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The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-11-05

A GENERAL cleanup of the records
xAof the p%ostofice department in
Washington recently brought to light
a list of postal routes existing in the
United States in 1909. together with a
schedule Of the time in which those
routes should be covered. The pam.
phlets were issued by Gideon Granger.
who was postmaster general under
Jefferson in 1901 and continued under
Madison in 1909. They are the earli-
est records of their kind now in the
possession Of the department.
In front of each pamphlet is a list
Of the rules and regulations which
governed the distribution of the mails
just 100 years ago. They were brief
and to the point, and contained some
curious st%ipulations. In addition, the
pamphlet contained fines levied upon
mail carriers for delivering wet mails
and for other shortcomings.
The general rules were as follows:
Il. The postmaster general may ex-
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-11-05
Gossip Of Washington
! What IL Going On at the
! National Capital.
Machine Counts Uncle Sans Money

pour the silver stream into the hop
pers are of the female sex.
But there is one place in the life Of
the coin where it must be counted by
hand, and that is when 1t comes back
to the treasury for redemption.
The money then must be gone over
by hand to separate the foreign. mu-
tilated, worn out and counterfeit
pieces, a work that requires very
quick precision, and women have been
found to do it exceedingly WEI. Usu-
ally they can detect a counterfeit coin
ers on the table, but if not then, the
operator captures it when she losses
it from one hand to another, for there
is a false ring in it's chink as it leaps
into her palm. 1T is remarkable" said
a treasury employe recently, how
many counterfeit copper cents come
in, especially when one calls to mind
how little profit there Is in making
them. OF course, as they are of such
small denomination, they can be
passed without much chance of sus-
picion being aroused, as few people
trouble themselves to examine a
penny. 1t has been found that most
of the. counterfeit pennies are made
by Italians in New York city, and they
put them into circulation to a great
extent through peddlers and small
store keepers.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-11-05
Chickens Adopted by a Police Cat

From time to time their pitiful chirps
could be heard, and as night came on
these increased in frequency and
plaintiveness. The chirps came from
under a stable in the rear of the sta
ton, where the two little foundlings
had sought shelter.
Members of the precinct command
say that during the evening the cat
appeared to be acting strangely. In
stead of roaming about the squad
room, as was her usual custom, she
wandered about the rooms on the
lower floor Of the station, and occa.
sionally made visits to the basement.
No significance was given her queer
actions. but many Of the policemen
wondered why their feline mascot did
not visit them and get her usual even
ing pettings.
The next morning the cause Of the
cats strange actions was explained.
when the strange little bundles Of
feathers were discovered, but within
q few minutes she put in her appear
ance.
She Immediately started to attend
to her motherly duties. The little fell
lows were true to their adopted moth.
er from the very first.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-11-05
RESTORES HARVARD HOUSE
Edward Morris Of Chicago Provides
Free Resort for Americans Visit.
ing Shakespeare's Birthplace.

London.-Harvard house, which was
opened at Standardization by Am
bassador Whitelaw Reid in the pres
ence of a large and distinguished audi
ence, is a historic building which has
been bought and restored by Edward
Morris of Chicago, the work being d.
rected by Marie Corelli. the novelist.
In this house, which was built in
1896, Robert Harvard, the father of
John Harvard, for whom Harvard col
lege was named. married Katherine
Rogers in 1905. Robert Harvard and
his wife removed to London, where
John Harvard was born in 1907. The
house will be the property Of Harvard
university and a free resort for Amer
leans visiting Shakespeare's birth
place.
In restoring it some exceptionally
fine carved woodwork was discovered.
and the structure is considered a fine
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-11-05

THE police of the tenth precinct In
j Washington have as a mascot a
cat that is destined to disturb the rest
of the enemies of the so-called ma
ture takers. This cat, a large, we'll.
trained animal, and the pride of ev-
cry member of the command. has
adopted two founding chickens of
tender age. Strage though it may
seem, she cares for them with an eye
as guarding as a mother hen ever pos
sessed, and is apparently determined
that no harm shall befall them.
The two little bundles of feathers
are supposed to have been brought
into the station house one exceedingly
rainy night. At the time they were
but a few days old. During the after.
noon before they were seen In the VI
cinity OF the station house. but when
+ started to rain they disappeared.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-11-05
u. S. CONGRESS WILL BE AP'
PREACHED BY A MONSTER
DELEGATION.
TO HAVE 500 MEMBERS
New Orleans Convention Decides Up
on Future Course Of Action
David Francis, Of Missouri,
Is Moving Spirit.

New Orleans, La.-Adopting Presi-
dent Taft's suggestions that the time
for oratory was past, the Lakes-to-tne-
Gulf Deep Waterways 10
the accompaniment of cheers, decided
to send 500 lobbyists to Washington
to demand that congress deepen the
Mississippi river.
Charles Scott, of Mississippi, chair
man of the committee on resolutions
had Just completed the reading OF MS
report and p%erfunctory applause was
dying away, when former Governor
David Francis, Of Missouri, sought rec
ognition from the chair.
Francis stirs Convention.
In a voice tense with suppressed feel
ing, the former executive n capl-
net officer declared: I'm one thing at
least, | agree with President Taft and
that is the time for speeches has
passed.
"The way to dig this channel is to
dig it. And the people who must dig
it are the federal officers. The MIS-
sissippi river is under the control or
the federal government. We, or the
states, cannot improve it if we would.
Therefore, sir. l w the adoption
of the following resolution:
Resolved hat the president OF the
Lakes-to-the-Gulf Deep Waterways as
sociation be requested to appoint 50o
delegates from our organization 10
visit Washington and to present TO the
proper committees of congress and to
the heads of our government the reso-
! buttons adopted by this convention,
and at the time to act as delegates TO
the Rivers and Harbors congress to be
| held in that city Dec. 8, 9 and TO-
There was silence for a moment in
the big hall, where thre dusk of nlgnt-
fall was but lightly dispelled by the
illumination. But it was only for a
moment. Then someone turned loose
an old fashioned rebel yell and the
resolution was adopted with a whoop.
Governor Eberhart Speaks.
Governor Eberhart, of Minnesota.
in his speech, said in part:
1.-THE earning capacity of internal
waterway improvements lCoto oh IAS
same basis as that of any other trans
portation proposition; it depends up
| on the tonnage that can be developed
| and secured for traffic revenue.
"One of the propositions advanced
by this association Is the construction
| of a ~six-foot channel from st. Louis
to st. Anthony Falls, Minneapolis, at
a cost of 500, 900 600.
will the tonnage of the upper Mis-
| sissippi make the enterprise pay?
"The freight tonnage already han
died at the Twin Cities of st. Paul and
Minneapolis alone amounts to 100000
600 tons annually.
"If improved water facilities would
work an economy Of | cent per hun
bred on this present tonnage, without
developing any lev tonnage, it would
save 5000, 900 a year, which would
pay 5 per cent on an investment of
$3.50, O0O, 900, or eight times the esti-
mated cost"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-11-05
THE Pig AND THE POLITICIAN
Philadelphia Man Tells Remarkable
Story Of Queer Attachment
Formed.

Joseph M. Donahue, a downtown
resident who is known in political cir.
cles, is a travelling salesman for a firm
interested In chu.c oh fixtures. He tells
a good one on himself that happened
up at Shenandoah a few days ago..
A l came into town." said Dona.
hue, Il noticed In the distance a large
black and white pig. It seemed to be
watching me continually for q half
mile before I got into the station.
When the train stopped the Dig
was opposite the station looking up
In my face. alighted and started
through the town. the pig following
Inc every step.
I went into a drug store to buy a
soda. The pig stayed outside, and
when l came out to continue my Jour-
neg the pig was ready and followed.
l was SGD at the church door and
waited the arrival of the sexton. When
he came l walked in the open door
and the pig made an attempt to 60,
too, but was soon chased by the gruff
orders and a kick from the janitor.
when l came out noticed the
pig vending its way toward the sta
ton. a quarter of a mile ahead of me,
seemingly downhearted because 1t had
not been able to follow me to the
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Times.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-11-05
MARKETS.
Twin City Markets.

Minneapolis, Nov. Wheat, No.
northern, $l04B; No. 2 northern
$1.02B; Dec, $1.01B; May, s1.04k
durum, No. /, S7k cents. Corn-No
8, 5Skc. No. 8 white oats, 37Rc
Barley-59c. Rye-No. 2, 69Ac. Flax
No. 1, $170B.
Duluth, Nov. mo. ] northern
$1.04; Dec, s1.00&; May, S1.00.
South St. Paul, Nov. 2.-Cattle-
steers, $5.O0G6.75; COWS. fair, $3.25
q $3.50; calves, $3.50M$5 so. Hogs
$7.55M$7.6O sheep, yearlings, 5000
1925; lambs, $1,000 $500.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-11-05
FINE RECIPE FOR COLDS

Any druggist can supply thess m
gradients or will get them from His
wholesale house.
Mix half pint Of good whiskey. two
ounces of %glycerine; half ounce q
Concentrated pine compound. Shake
the bottle we'll each time and use In
doses Of a teaspoonful to a tablespoon
full four times a day." This prescrip-
ton Is said to work wonders.
The Concentrated pine Is q special
pine product and comes only in half
ounce bottles. each enclosed in an air.
tight case, but be sure 1t is labeled
Concentrated"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-11-05
CHICAGO Live Stock.

Chicago, Nov. 2.-Cattle-Market
strong; steers, $500 1910; cows
s3.50M$5.O0; heifers, $3.25@$6.O0;
bulls, 50. 0OMS4.75; calves, $3.OO@85O;
stockers and feeders, $3.75@$5.50.
Choice heavy, $7.95M$S.05; butchers
81 .90M$8.O5; light mixed, $7.40@$7.6O
choice light, $7.70M$7.S5; pigs, $500
$3.50; bulk of sales, $7.75@$7.90.
Sheep-Market Is cents higher
sheep, 3.O0m$5.25; lambs, $6.O0@7.OO
yearlings, $4.5O@$5.25.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-11-05
Switchboard at the Resort.

Gunner-Isn't it monotonous at
these summer hotels?
Guyer-Not at all. You should see
our exciting games of Switchboard.
Unconstitutional Why. they
play that on ships.
Guyer-I know. and they play It &C
our summer hotel. If you don't shufae
pretty lively you don't get any board
ct all.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-11-05
Harvard House..

example of late sixteenth century con-
struction.
Lately it has been used as a bust
ness place of a firm of auctioneers,
and is said to have cost Mr.. Morris
$6,750. with az much more expended
for restoration.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-11-05
COUNTESS SENT TO PRISON
Lady Constance Lytton Placed In jail
Tor Taking Part In s~uffraestts
.'' Demohstration.

Newcastle. England.-Lady Con.
stance Lytton and Mrs. H. N. Brails-
ford, arrested following a s~uffragette
demonstration against David Lloyd
George, chancellor of the exchequer,
were sentenced to a months imprison-
ment.
Mrs. Brailsford is the wife of a for
mel leading writer on the London
Daily News, who resigned his editorial
position a week ago as a protest
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-11-05
Mistaken Identify.

II always did enjoy that scene In
which Hamlet comes out and solilo-
quizes," said MIR. Cumrox.
my dear" replied his wife, you
are confused again. You have gotten
Hamlet mixed up with that vaudeville
person who comes out and throws his
voice."
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-11-05

against the governments treatment
of suffragette prisoners.
The demonstration took the form OF
a rush on the chancellor as he was
making his way to his motor car from
the Palace theater. in which he had
addressed an audience on the subject
of the budget.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-11-05

Madison, S. D.-The postoftice at
Wentworth, eight miles east of here,
was ROBBED. Robbers cracked the safe
and secured $500 in currency, but over
looked stamps to the same amount.
This is the third village p%ostcffice in
this equity robbed in quick succession.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-11-05
Two items.

Il suppose with all this modern
prison philanthropy. abolishing stripes
and convict uniforms generally. they
will soon introduce dress suits for the
well-behaved prisoners in u penal
institutions"
We'll you know, they already give
convicts watches and chains"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-11-05
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA.
ha1a AVN nf ~nrann

Company's Certificate of Authority.
Whereas, The London and Lancashire
Insurance COMPANY, a corporation or
ganized under the laws Of Great Brit
ain, has filed IN this Office a sworn
statement exhibiting its condition and
business for the year ending Deem
Der 81, 1908. conformabe to the re-
uuirements of the laws of this state
regulating the business of insurance;
and.
Whereas, The said has filed
in this office a duly certified copy Of it's
charter, with certificate of organiza-
ton in compliance with the require
ments of the insurance law aforesaid;
Now, therefore,, |. O.. 8. Basford, Com
missioner of Insurance Of the State Of
South Dakota, pursuant to the provis-
ions of said laws. do hereby certify
that the above named company is fully
empowered, through it's authorized ag-
ents, to transact its appropriate bust
ness of Fire and Tornado Insurance in
this state, according to tho laws there
of, until the thirty-frst day of Decem-
Der. A. D. 1909.
In Testimony whereof, I have here
unto set my hand and official seal at
Pierre, this 9Th day Of April A. d. 1909.
o. s. BASFORD.
(Seal.D Comoeieeioner of Insurance.
BY l. A. schulz. Chief Clerk.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-11-05
YOUNG MAN ACCIDENTALLY SHOT
Gun Goes OFF in Boat and He Dies
of Injuries.

Cumberland.-Oscar, the 2~0-year-old
son of Charles Helbig, a wealthy farm
er residing southwest Of this city, died
of a gunshot wound. Young Helbig
was out in a boat on Pipe lake near
his home and when STOPPING to row
the boat his gun discharged, filling his
right leg full of shot. death resulting
from the shock and loss of blood.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-11-05

Rough on Rats fools the rats and mics.
but never fools the buyer. The secret il,
you mot the maker) do the mixing. Take
a hint, do your own mixing; pay for poi
son only, then you get results. It's the UNI
beatable exterminator. Don't die in the
house. l5c, Csc, 75c.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-11-05

An Office seekers love for his
try is a good deal like that of a titled
foreigner for an American heiress.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-11-05

When the end of your work is out
of sight, look aloft.-De Lesseps.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-11-05
Foundl

Knicker-What Is your definition Of
a gentleman?
Bocker-He was evidently my wife's
first husband.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-11-05

pr. Pierce's Pellets, small, sue. located, easy e
take IS candy, regulate and lnvigOrat0 stOmA0A,
liver and bowels and cure constipation.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-11-05

PERRY DAVIS PAINKILLER
has no substitute. No other remedy Is 60 Of
fective for rheumatism lumbago, stiffness. neuralgia
or cold OF any sort. Put up in 25c, 35c and Soc bottles.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-11-05

Some family skeletons are padded
beyond recognition.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-11-05
ANNUAL STATEMENT.

FER the Year EnAang Deeenber slst.
A. ID. 1905.
OF the Conditions and Affairs Of the
LONDON and LANCASHIRE INSUR-
ANCE COMPANY,
Organized under the laws of Great
Britain, made to the Commissioner
of Insurance of the State of South
Dakota pursuant to the laws there
Of. Mgr., Archibald G. McIllwaine;
Incorporated, Dec. 10, 1851; Common
ced business in Y. s., 1879: Home Of
fee in U. S, $3.50 VIM. ST.. New York.
The Ordway new era., 1909-04-23

Ink Tablets at bargain at Martins
The Ordway new era., 1909-04-23
King Center B'eezes
Perry Behymer was an olney visitor
between trains Tuesday,

Perry Behymer was an Olney 'lsitof
between trains Tuesday.
Now is the time to plant fruit trees
and shrubs and We would recomihehu
that land owners who desire increase
In rent get move on them ana pro-
vide fruit for their tenants ana make
their homes more attractive. \ pet
ter class of renters would be the result
Have you ever tried to raise pota'
toe, t,umc call them 'NpudND IN TINS
country? II 50, let u hear oi your
results. We think this country Is
surely a freak on potatoes. We plant
ed some, or rather the "uld w'm III
did, aud by Jimmy crackers, We mar
vested peas.
Oats certainly look fine and 50 does
all small grain. We look for bumper
crop so, Brother Farmer, you had
better get some granary room so you
can at least save your seed cats ana
not have to pay twice the price you
receive for IL when you sell II from
the machine.
A fine snow we had Wednesday
Surely that will make the nat market
come down some and the wheat mar.
kct, too. 1t seems We can only use
bread aS an ornament on our table
since Hour has reached such a tigurc.
but we can't Keep the rich from howl
ing for IL and guess the "uld man
will have 10 pay the prices.
We still hope King Center will be a
town some day, aud we don't see why
IL can't. IL has as huc a piece ui
farming country around 1t a. Ordway.
beats Sugar City good ride, and has
OIney Springs beaten on three sides,
for Olucy is only one-sidcd. You know
the other sides are cactus and sage
brush. Which side Is it? Guess, and
| will give you chrome.
Some fellows always lOgk sad and
have long face on them, kick at
everything that is progressive and
up-tO-date, hard times, no suitable
job, the boss is cranky. But look
about you, lit yourself out OF the rut,
wear a smile and sec how soon every
thing will loom up more pleasantly
about you, and above all, II you can't
tell the truth about anything, keep
your mouth shut
What about the old SOW and the old
COW, Brother Farmer? Have you Civ.
en- them the proper care: think
not. Remember they have made
Illinois, Iowa, Missouri and Mime
sofa and good many other states
famous, and are ready to do as much
for this young agricultural state.
Keep four or five cows and twelve or
fifteen pigs as a mortgage litter. !
have tried it and I'll bet my hat il
you do, your mortgage will disappear
faster than when you are raising sugar
beets.
The Ordway new era., 1909-04-23
"The Devil ard the penn Sen

Hazlitts English Proverbs" gives
the proverb as "Betw!xt the devil and
the Dead sea" and quotes 1t from
Clarke's "Paroemiologia," 1899 and
adds this note of explanation: ON the
horns OF dilemma. In Cornwall they
say deep sea, which may be right. !"
ReddalIs Fact. Fancy and Fable"
gives the following explanation of the
proverb: This expression is used bv
Col. Monroe in his Expedition with
hackay's Regiment printed in Lon.
don in 1881 The regiment was with
the army OF Gustavus Adolphus and
was engaged in battle with the Aus.
trians. The Swedish gunners did not
elevate their guns sufficiently, and
their shot fell smong this Scottish
regiment, so that we were between
the devil and the deep sea-"
The Ordway new era., 1909-04-23
Swept Over Njaeara

This terrible calamity often happens
because a careless boatman ignores
the rivers warnings-growlng rIpples
and faster current. Natures warn.
lngs are kind. That dull pain or ache
in the back warns you the Kidnavs
need attention if you would escape
fatal maladies-Dropsy, Diabetes or
.brlghts disease. Take Electric Bit
ters at once and see Backache fly and
all your best feelings return. "After
long suffering from weak kidneys and
lame back, one Sl.OO bottle wholly
cured me-" writes J. r. Blankensbin.
OF Belk, Tenn. Only soc. at Eduar
Bros. drug store.
The Ordway new era., 1909-04-23

The advent OF the third year Of THE
NEW ERA under the present manage
ment was announced by most boun-
tiful fall OF snow. The total fall can
be safely estimated at twelve inches
and seven OF these could be measured
on Thursday morning when 1t was
still coming down but melting as fast
as 1t touched the ground. BY the
following morning nothing but mud
remained and the quantity was almost
equivalent to the amount of snow it
displaced. The moisture is most well
come to farmers fortunate enough to
have their crops in, but the freeze Of
Thursday night was probably not
appreciated by the fruit growers of
the valley.
The Ordway new era., 1909-04-23
Just tie Opposite.

The motor.st came out OF the gar
age all bedecked In bearskIn and gog
giles.
I'm out for fast spin" he re
marked. AS he pulled on his gloves
They say speed OF 10 miles an hour
is tonic for the nerves when they
are run down"
Il haven't noticed H." said the
stranger who was passing
That's queer. And you own q
carr"
No. I'm a pedestrian. Chicago
ally News.
The Ordway new era., 1909-04-23
Evangelical Church Services

Services over Sunday as follows:
German services at 900 a. m.
Sunday School, English aud German
at 10 a. m.
English sermon at 1l:OO a. m.
Young Peoples Alliance at $50 p. m.
Sermon at 500 p. m.
Revival meeting in progress. song
services at 7:30, sermon at 500 p. ID.
Rev. Walter Wilson and wife from
Eldorado, Kansas, have charge.
Special songs every evening. Come
and hear them.
c. S. STEINMETZ
The Ordway new era., 1909-04-23

The Missouri Pacific has opened a
station at the gravel pit and placed
two operators in charge. Large gangs
OF workmen will be put to work get
ting out ballast for the road and the
Pits will be a lively place henceforth
As the roadbed on the entire division
will be ballasted with gravel from
that place.
The Ordway new era., 1909-04-23
"Pd Rather Die, Doctor.

than have my feet cut off," said NJ. L..
Bingham, of Princeville, III. "But
you'll die from gangrene (Which had
eaten away eight toes) II you DON'T"
said all doctors. Instead, he used
Bucklen's Arnica Salve till wholly
cured. Its cures Of Eczema, Fever
Sores, Boils, Burns and Piles astound
the world. Csc at Edgars'.
The Ordway new era., 1909-04-23
Baptist Church Services.

Sunday School at 10 a. IN.
Sermon at 1l:00 a. m. Subject
"Follow the Leader"
Young Peoples Meeting 6:3O p. m.
Leader, w. A. Kane.
Preaching at Sugar City. $3.50 p. m.
Prayer meeting, 1880 p. m. Wednes.
day evening.
We extend to all cordial invitation
to attend these services.
A. NJ. CRAVEN, Pastor.
The Ordway new era., 1909-04-23

We haven't heard much talk OF the
school election as yet. No candidates
have been announced. Perhaps no
one Is anxious for the honor.
The Ordway new era., 1909-04-23
NOTICE

All dead animals must be properly
disposed OF within IA reasonable time.
Parties violating the law with regard
to the above will be summarily dealt
with. by order OF
J. f. BELL, County Health Onicer
The Ordway new era., 1909-04-23
ROOMS TO RENT

For light housekeeping or singl
furnished rooms. Inquire at tn
residence.
MRS. Z. NJ. DAVIS.
The Ordway new era., 1909-04-23

DR.. c. o. Metzler, Dentist. Ofiic,
west OF Hotel Berendo, west terrace
Phone Blue 5ll.
The Ordway new era., 1909-04-23

Genuine Kentucky bluegrass seed
for sale, by the
Ordway Hardware g. Furniture On
The Ordway new era., 1909-04-23
FOR RENT

One room and one i-room house
Inquire at this Office. tf6