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New-York tribune., 1909-06-27
Filling of the War Pipe

low him This did. leaving everything peiilil't
me He took me to the council lodge, where l
found assembled large circle Of the head men
of the tribe, seated cross legged round a sIIldH
fire All were quiet, and the war pipe was DeinS
filled.
The chief signaled for me to sit down; but as
they made no room tor me IN the clrGIe l re-
fused to obey. but told them | wished to Join
the circle. This was rather bold. but1t worked,
and stepping IN between two OF them by dl1it
of hard crowding made out to SIT down
When the war pipe came round l refused 70
take it. 1t went round three times, and each
time | refused. 1t was then lald aside dni d
long silence followed ,
Next the long stemmed red stone pipe OF
peace was filed, and they tried 10 pass II pF
me. but | insisted upon taking 1t Pointing II
first TO the sky, then to the earth, then to the
north. south. east. and west, took Whit for
each and passed 1t on. thus showed my peace
f,l intentions to the Great Spirit the earth, ana
all present to the Big Medicine Man IN the
north to the sunrise and to the sunset. peace
and good viii toward all
After this had been repeated three tunes ana
followed by the usual silence, was called upon
to explain whv was there | told them l had
been sent by the White Father to ask them TO
come into the agency, where they would be
treated kindly and become brothers OF the
The Old chief replied at first only. with a
qrunt: but finally asked me what proof could
give him that | was not talking crooked
| How, he asked could ne tell thdt Wlen IicE
| came there the White Father would not shoot
| them and also their wives and children.
| answered him, You see me. have no
| fear of YOU. I come here alone among YOU. and
! | am undrmed l am one and You are many
! You have nv arms and other property. and
! YOU shall keep them until YOU find out that
what | tell You Is true. | viii stay here whlie
YOU send your young men to the Nokonls. who
| are your friends. Ask them TO 60 to the agent
and hear what he SAYS; then let them come
| back 10 YOU and tell YOU. Then If | am not
! talking straight. You can do with me what You
please" With this l went back to the tePee.
| brought my arms, laid them down before the
| chief and walked away.
The Nokonis were a family belonging to the
! Comanche tribe. who | felt sure would stand by
| me It was a long time before they broke up
| the council: but it was evident that they had
| decided to accept my proposition. as several
| horses were brought IN from the herd and prep
| arations made for a Journey.
After their departure it was for me case OF
waiting. with nothing to do but eat and sleep
| for. though | had the freedom OF the camp, l
| was closely watched
New-York tribune., 1909-06-27
Completing the Country Home

No material offers the possibilities Of concrete for making
r fountains watering troughs pergoas, garden seats as
Iii :, The more PRACTICAL accessores Of poultry houses steps
inces hrchne posts and the Ike 1t Is plastic. durable
economical and beautiful.
Only one precauhon needed and that to get the nshj
Po1land Cement All concrete made from Portland
Cement but only that made from
New-York tribune., 1909-06-27
An Important Ration Day

ON one Ration Day prominent chief named
- -lsahaba failed 70 show up, and was re
ported sick. Two strange squaws applied tor
his amount Of ratiOnS. and on inquiry they
were found to be some new wives he had taken.
This continued for several weeks until one day
the old fellow appeared once more. but MS
movements were slow and feeble. and he never
cracked a smile while receiving congratulations
upon his recovery. but kept his blanket wrapped
closely round him and drawn across his face IN
such manner that only his eyes and nose could
be seen. Though so weak from his recent Ill
ness noticed that he still took great interest N
horse racing and had some tIne new horses with
HIM.
When a Captain of the 10th regiment (co,-
oredD offered to bet with him and run him a
race. ne took the bet and put up gold com TO
baCI, his horse.
When the horses came on the track the one
belonging to ASahaba was ridden by an Indian
boy with a big buffalo robe strapped about h,S
waist. The dapper little jockey beside HIM
made a very marked contrast. Al winch every
one smiled. As the horses came up 70 the line
together, and It was 60, the little Indian boy
reached forward and. catching his horse by the
name let his feet fly backward, leaving the
buffalo robe behind him, and started on the race
IN a fine, close fitting suit OF copper colored
tights
He won the race easily. all the time looking
back and smiling at the sleek little Jockey be-
hind him. The bystanders laughed and chcercd
the Indian boy; but the old chief never relaxed
his face. He only tool, his money and with a
satisfied grunt left for camp.
Shortly after the race | found out the cause
Of his illness and how he came bv the new horse.
He had taken with HIM some Of his young men
slipped over INTO Texas. stolen a lot of horses.
and consequently got into a fight IN which he
was severely wounded and left for dead. After
a number of days, however. he returned 20
camp creating great excitement.
HIS five squaws had cut of their HAIR and
otherwise mUtIatcd themselves III mourning
for HIM. At this display of grIcf ne fired the
whole lot and got himself a new bunch. telling
them never 20 believe that he could be killed.
or he would deal with them as he had with the
former ones.
The Indian chief is fond Of claiming for him
self supernatural powers, and 1t was ASahaba S
boast that nothing had power to kill him save
the Great Medicine Man.
4Hohter Of CaptIin Harfs stories u'iH apaeI,
SntiIr after rsrt
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-24
INDICT II FOR
CUSTOMS FRAUD
importers Involved in Sleeper
Trunk" Smuggling,

New York, Dec 22.-The federal
grand jury has returned twenty-seven
indictments against dressmakers. mil
liners and importers of laces and silks
who are charged with conspiracy to
defraud the government by smuggling
trunkfuls of fine fabrics United States
Marshal Henkel's men arrested thir-
teen dressmakers, or representatives
of dressmaking concerns, and a Gus
toms employe. who is alleged to have
been instrumental in slipping trunks
through without payment of duties.
Caroline Windmuller. held as being
one of the principal offenders, gave
bail for $4,000. The others gave surety
in smaller amounts.
II was said at the United States dis
trict attorne-'s Office that the sleeper
trunk conspiracy was so successful
for five years that it cost the govern
ment about $l,OOO0OO a year in stolen
duties. There was no trick. according
to the government prosecutor. that the
combination failed to work If it prom
ised well.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-24
Delaware is Wealthy.

A report just made bv the National
Monetary Commission; as the result ofsn
inquiry covering substantially every in
corporated bank, of any character, IN
the country. shows that the banking in
stitutioDs of the Middle Atlantic States
lead the United States with total resour'
ces of S45Ol9 per capita of population
New York with $675.O7 leads this section
of States. Delaware's per capita is S2O4.-
as, very good showing and the best IN
the history of this Commonwealth.
William q. Taylor, assistant secretary
and treasurer of the Equitable Guaraanl
tee & Trust Company, in discussing this
condition, said that the good showing ls
dne 10 the comparatively recent esta0-
Gshment Of numerous banks and trust
companies in lower Delaware. Within
the past decade Mr.. Taylor explained,
twenty or more banks have heen estab-
lished below Dover. All OF them are
prosperous. A large majority OF these
new institutions are located below George
town, their deposits aggIegating from
$40, 900 to 5000, 900 each.
Although banks and trust companies
are now numerous in Sussex county, the
business of two banks and one trust com
pany, in Georgetown, has if anything in
creased. This demonstrates that there is
wealth in Delaware that was not in evil
dence prior to the establishment of the
monetary institutions. That the cOndi-
tion is a healthy one there is no doubt.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-24
State Rouse Plans Accepted.

The capitol building commission met
in Dover on Tuesday, December l4th. and
toward evening, completed its prelimin.
ary work prior to the construction Of the
new State administration building and
library, at a cost of something over $50
600
The final drawings submitted by Arch
itect Edward L. Tilton of New York
were accepted and the architect was or
dered to advertise for proposals for build
ing the structure, the bids TO be opened
at noon on January II. in Dover.
The new building will have the appear
ance Of independence Hall, PHILADELPHIA.
when new or Massachusetts State House.
as, it follows strickly the old colonial de-
sign. It will extend from the present
State House building, a distance of lI9
feet along the building, to the Nicholson
property. The new building will Le two.
stories Of high ceilings, and will extend
in height almost TO the apex of the old
State House. 1t will contain a spacious
rotunda and staircase, a Supreme Court
room, offices for the insurance COMMITS
sioner and offices for the State Board Of
Agriculture on its second floor. The first
floor will be given over to the State treas
urer's offices and vaults, and the State
auditors Office, meeting room and recep-
tiOn room.
The new library, on the first floor will
have a spacious reading room and stock
room capable of holding in solid cases
and in freproot custody twice the num-
Der of book now in the Delaware State
Library.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-24

Lonsdale, who had been invited to
this meeting to answer some ques-
tions. brought with him a letter which
he had received from Cook. which bore
neither the place nor date of its writ
ing. The opened envelope, however,
bore the postmark "Marseilles, Dec.
IA. 1909" The same envelope contain
ed a letter addressed by Cook to the
former rector of the University of Co
penhagen, Professor Torp. The letter
to Torp was dated New York, Sept.
27. 1909
The letter Lonsdale produced before
the committee lends color to the re-
port that Cook sailed from New York
for a Mediterranean port.
Findings Of the Judges.
In his letter to Professor Torp DR..
Cook states that not only we're his in
struments left at Etah, as indicated
Ia his cable to the university of Oct.
%. but most Of his astronomical OBJ
servations were also left at that north
ern point. and he adds that without
these it seems unwise and impossible
to pass a final judgment upon his ex-
pedition. After obtaining all avail
able information. the committee finds
as follows:
First-The report Of the expedition
sent to the university by DR.. Cook is
the same as that printed in the New
York Herald during the months Of Sep
tember and October last.
Second-The copy Of Cooks note
books does not contain any origina
astronomical observations whatsoever
but only results.
Third-The documents presented
are inexcusably lacking in information
which would prove that the astronom-
ical observations therein referred to
were really made; and also contain
no details regarding the practical work
of the expedition and the sledge jour
ney which would enable the committee
to determine their reliability.
The committee, therefore, is Of the
opinion that the material transmitted
for examination contains no proof that
DR.. Cook reached the pole.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-24
WAGE INCREASE
Lehigh Valley Engineers to Get More
Paw

Lehigh Valley Engineers to Get More
Pay.
Wilkes Barre. Pa. Dec. %. r. Engi-
neers of the Lehigh Valley railroad
received notice here that the new
agreement to go into effect when the
existing agreement expires on Jan. 1.
will affect the entire system and give
them a general increase in wages. The
passenger engineers running between
Jersey City and Easton are to receive
an increase of go cents a trip, making
the pay for the trip $3.50. One dollar
is to be added to the pay of the engi
neers running between Easton and
Sayre making the pay SIS instead Of
$14 for the trip. The pusher engine
men will receive s3.75 for a ten-hour
day. instead of $3.50 for a day Of
twelce and a half hours.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-24
non MntlIates corpse.

When Mrs. Emma Scheuerman re-
turned to her fiat in New York she
found her pet bull terrier, Buster. Gov
cred with blood and crouched whining
under a table.
Passing to an adjoining room. she
was Mortified to find her brother. Carl
Limperi, a clerk. forty-three years old
stretched dead on the floor. the face
horribly mutilated by the dogs teeth
II is believed that Limperi. who was
subject to apoplexy. fell unconscious
and was attacked by the animal.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-24
Hinh Honor Eor RIInd eIrI.

Chicago. Dec. 22.-Born with defec-
tive sight. which became total blind
ness when she was eight years old,
Miss Theodore ] FTankson was elect
ed at the Unbkrsity of Chicago into
the Phi Beta)Kappa society for high
scholarship/ I Mss Frankson is the
first blind Jgirl TO receive such dis
tinction aTtbe university of Chicago,
and on, Of he few students to be so
rewarded at the end of three years
work
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-24
Morse Granted a stay.

New York. Dec. lin the United
States circuit court Judge Noyes
granted a stay of ten days to Charles
W. Morse. the convicted banker fac
In the United States circuit court
in New York Judge Noyes granted
a stay of ten days to Charles W.
Morse. the convicted banker, now rae
ing term of fifteen years in the fed
eral prison on conviction of misappro'
priation Of national bank funds. Ihe
court referred counsel's motion for a
new trial for Morse to Judge Hough'
who Originally tried the case
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-24
Nin. Eroren nodIes In soat.

With her nag flying at half mast,
the state fisheries boat, the Commo-
dore Perry, Captain Jerry Driscoll
commanding, brought to Erie, Pa,
the dead and frozen bodies of nine Of
the crew Of the Bessemer & Marquette
ferry. which left Conneaut, O., Tues
day, carrying thirty-two men, and that
has probably foundered in the middle
of Lake Erie.
When the lookout on the Commo-
dore Perry sighted the yawl orders
were given to steam down upon the
object. The use of glasses disclosed
the boat to be loaded with nine men.
AS the Perry came abreast Of the
drifting and half waterlOgged yawl the
men gathered at the side of the fish
boat saw that they had arrived too
late
The nine occupants Of the boat were
frozen stiff. Taking the yawl in tow,
the Perry made all steam for this port.
Lurton Named For Supreme Bench.
The nomination of Judge Horace H.
Lurton, of Nashville, Tenn, to be as
sociate justice Of the supreme court
Of the United States. in succession to
the late Justice Peckham, has been
sent to the senate.
Judge Lurton is a Tennessee man.
and was appointed judge of the Sixth
circuit by President Cleveland. March
q. 1893. He was a Democrat in poll
tics at that time. President Taft was
himself a Judge Of the Sixth circuit
at the time he was appointed governor
of the Philippines in 1898, and it was
his associations with Judge Lurton
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-24
WATCHES

The novelty in this line is the
locket watch, " intended as a sub
stitute or as a rival to the necklace,
worn around the neck by a chain,
the watch ursuping the place of a
locket or pendant. The back of the
watch is Of small Jewels or enamel
the latter often forming a lovely lit
tie picture, quite as beautiful as dia
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-24
FASHIONS for DECEMBER in NEW YORK
Evening Wraps Scas Evening Dresses Fashionable Jew
eITy; Chased bracelets; New watches; Jet Trimmings;
Hair Dressing.

By judicious selection, cape or
long coat will serve for day or ev-
ening wear, and when designed for
double duty, broadcloth is the most
useful material, ColOred wraps are
worn in the evening, such as rather
a dark blue, pale blue, green, crush
ed strawberry, Or old rose, often in
the coat shape, handsomely braided
or with velvet collars or cuffs; or in
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-24
NEW JEWELRY.

Among the novelties in Jewelry
displayed for the holidays, bracelets
are very prominent, shown in chased
or plain styles, some times with
only one jewel at the centre, then
again with several. The chain
bracelet is by no means out of date,
and apart from fashion, is really
prettier than the solid bracelet. Long
chains are just the same, and seem
destined to be a permanency. PEN
dant earrings have almost displaced
the screw earring, and the former in
pearl are particularly attractive.
The latest fancy in cluster brooches
is that each stone should be in a
setting, which, while it en-
hances the beauty Of the article
renders it more expensive.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-24

military cape form with
large, brass buttons on the
shoulders and down the
front. Satin capes for even
ing are in high repute, gen
orally broidered in fur, but
when in very light tints,
marabout is a lovely trim
ming. Cape collars are Of
ten in Oriental colors, in
combination with gilt, steel
or silver.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-24
Pirs at Lewes.

Catching fire supposedly from gaso-
line engine, the Hooker Manufacturing
Co. e tin box factory at Lewes was de-
strOyed last Sunday afternoon, rausing
a heav loss to the owners aud throwing
q number Of meb out o work.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-24
Kille, on way to Get wife and children

Toedo, O.. Dec. p. Mistaking
Morn Baltimore. a village near here.
fer Baltimore. Md. lJoseph thinner
ma. a Russian farmef. living in North
nsiota. left the train 6n which he was
gang east. He was onl his way to Co
brnia Russia. to geA his wife and
aildren and bring therh to their new
ONE. He went ; hotel for the
night In the e fell from a
Yas killed.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-24
SCARFs

While Egyptian scarfs
are still used, those of mar
quisette or crepe de Chine,
with small gilt or silver
beads sewed on in figures,
are the leaders; plain chif-
fon striped in gilt however.
is a pretty substitute; and
much less expensive Sim
pie evening dresses are now
sometimes made with the
long, full skirt and baby
waist. with wide soft satin
ribbon draped around the
waist and full rosette at the
back. A plated crepe de
Chine skirt had a full waist
with short sleeves, another
dress was of bordered ma
terial, the waist in surplice
style; yet another Of dotted
net had an overskirt edged
by lace hanging plain, with
wide pink satin ribbon out
lining a cuirass shape un-
der the overskirt, and a
mammouth bow of similar
ribbon was on the ontside
at the left.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-24

stantially made foot with the dain-
test possible upper part, beginning
at the instep; one can secure all the
desired fineness of texture without
sacrificing the wearing quality of
the stocking. These make what a
girl once called dandy presents
either plain or embroidered and are
stylish as they are sensible,
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-24

monds, pearls or rubies. Jet is in
especial favor, harmonizing with the
marked popularity Of JET trimmings
and jetted gowns.
HAIR DRESSING.
The hair is now worn fiat on the
top Of the head, parted at the CEN
tie. waved on the sides and brought
down l9,. over the ears. Gold
front to 2.75 te roll rising at
the back, 100 06 'cles o. PACK PACK
ground. Jet rings a 9sed eacn
side Of the forehead W PACK vel
vet run through them, Dperhaps
ribbons to match tH hSstume'
Coronet braids wound Vad1 the
head are stylish. VerN ~ 'arKe
D. Ross & Son, 2O6-2lD O tket
Street, Wilmington, Del.Bu0gne
exclusive agents for the Mcv q mn
terms and Publications, and evH IL
stock over 10, 900 dress patttammC
the latest Paris London arr q
York styles, from which the adlluS =
Of Milford and vicinity can s
their pattern wants immediateH -
popular prices, 1Oc and 15c.
orders given prompt and careful -
.antion.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-24
FAMILY BURNED TO DEATH
Man, Wife and Three Children Gre
mated In Their Home.

New York. Dec 22.--Five persons
were burned to death in a fire that
destroyed a frame dwelling house in
Sherwood Park. Yonkers. All the dead
were members of the family of Theo-
dore Fredericks. who lost his life in
the fire. together with his wife and
their three children.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-24

that gave him such a high opinion OF
the legal qualifications OF the Iennes'
see jurist.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-24
PRETTY HOSIERY.

Pretty hosiery is essen
tial if the foot is to appear
attractive and neat. With
the prevailing popularity of
black boots, slippers and
ties, fine sheer black stock
ings are correct. If one is
clever enough 70 select
=" Ethiopian Double-foOt y
hosiery, which has a sub
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1909-12-02

command equal attention. In regard
to grain growing, it Is unne -essary to
speak, for the Red River Valley has
long been known for it's rich wheat
yields, but the dairy industry is fast
coming TO the front as next in I'M
portance. The excellent system of
cooperative crea,ner.es he.c in vogue
has secured for the farmers market,
giving them up to 3 cents per FOUND
above the New York price for our
high grade butter. Owing to the low
price of land and the abundant crops
of clover, grasses. and ccrn 70 der, as
well as coarse grain, it makes dairy
ing here profitable, as the co t of keep
ing mich cows here, is less than in
other localities, whe. e land is higher
and produces less per acre." IS
To give an idea Of whit can be ex-
pected in this line of farming, will
give a few staten ent of results on
the farm ON which the writer lives,
which consists of $50 acres. I'VE
have for the Hast six years kept SO
COWS and delivered the cream to our
local Cooperative Creamery, and the
average returns have been figured out
so as to see what each COW on THE
farm has produced. In 1907 the av.
Ierage value of butter fat from each
COW in the herd was $66.72;; in 1908
| it was s69.72 AMI figuring from Sep.
TENDER 1908 to Sept. l, 1909, it was
$75.21 per COW. The cost of keep.
ing has varied according to the mar.
ket value of the grain fed, but usually
lit has been from $4,000 to $500 pei
COW. In 1908 the cost Of producing
butter fat on our farm was 1877 cent!
per pound, and the average price
paid by the creamery was 24.4 cents
From September /, 1908 to Sept. /,
1903, the average cost of producing
one pound Of butter fat on our farm
was 49, cents, and the price raid by
the creamery was t28 cents.
been profitable here. This year we
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1909-12-02
S.. Dec. 2-Dec 16.
Citation for Hearing on Petition for
Administration.

Citation for Hearing on Petition for
Administration. -s:
Estate of James H. McNeely.
State of Minnesota, County of Mar
shall, in Probate Court.
; In Matter of the Estate of James
H. Nc Nicely, Decedent.
The state of Minnesota, to Anna J.
McNeely of Seattle, Washington. and
all persons interested in the granting
of administration of the estate Of
said decedent: The petition OF Anna
j. McNeely having been filed in this
court, representing that James HI: Nc
Nicely, then resident of the County
of Cass, State of North Dakota, died
intestate on the 26th day Of Noyem-
Der 1907; and praying that letters of
administration of his estate be grant
ed to Albert Johnson; and the court,
having fixed the time and place for
hearing said petition; Therefore, You,
and Each Of You, are hereby cited
and required to show cause, if any
you have before this court at the Pro.
bate Court Rooms in the City of War
rem, in, the County of Marshall, State
Of Minnesota, on the 9th day of De-.
cember, 1909. at ten o'clock "a. M.
why said petition should not be grant
ed. si 5s,S5
Witness, the Judge of said Court,
and the Seal of said Court, this 29th
day of November, 1909. Sd .3s:#
PETER H. HOLM
+, !, Probate Judge.
tCourt Seal)
A. N. Eckstrom,
Warren, Minnesota.