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Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-12-03
GET READY FOR WINTER

ing the summer screen door. Tack on
both sides of the wire heavy sheets or
waterproof paper. If there Is a crack
between the 1oor and the bottom d
a weather stripping.
Many persons prefer weather strip
pings to double windows. They keep
out the cold at half the cost. Nor is
there the difficulty of keeping two sets
of glass clean. There are many kinds
of stripping that can be bought ready
to put up. This is much cheaper than
TO have Ii made to order. See that it
is in place early.
The cellar must not be overlooked in
the winter preparation. If you were
wise, in the slack times of summer
you a the furnace O~Verhauled, the
pipes and chimneys cleaned, and ev-
erything in readiness for the first cold
snap. If not, attend to II at once
Perhaps you had difficulty in heating
your house last winter. Now is the
time to prevent it for another season.
See that the furnace stands absolutely
fiat on its base. If off the level even
slightly the pipes will not draw. Per
haps it may be necessary to move the
furnace to some spot where the heat
will be more equaliEed. AS a rule it is
better to set it as near the north as
possible so that pipe will be the short
est. The trouble may be conquered by
changing the direction Of the heat
pipes. They require plenty Of eleva-
ton; that Is, the point where they
leave the furnace should be the lowest
point, extending up from there to
wherever attached. An elbow with a
pitch of so degrees lnsures good. heat.
Be sure lat you haV enough piping
for cold air. This should be only a
fourth less than the heating surface.
1t should be connected with the cellar
windows and it is a good idea to have
a damper in it for use in dusty days.
If the furnace does not draw. perhaps
the smoke pipe is too far within the
chimney; two inches beyond the brick
is enough.
Wrapping the pipes with asbestos
paper has often made a house conn.,
Portable with a furnace that formerly
did badly. It is also a good plan to
line the casing of the furnace with
pasted asbestos, then with a fiuting OF
tin an inch and a half in depth.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-12-03

"Do not wait until freezing weather
is upon you to get our house and
grounds ready for winter" is the time
ly counsel given in the Woman's
World for November in hints on Get
ting Ready for Winter" by Jane Bar
ton Mann. Now is the time to loo
after the many little things which Will
add to your comfort in bitter days.
See that all the cutters, pipes and
waterways are free from dead leaves
and other summer refuse. Delay DONG
this and freezing weather will make
work for the tinman and big bills Tor
you.
If the roof is in bad condition have
it repaired Immediately. A good time
to examine 1t is in the midst Of a hard,
driving, fall storm. You can tell in
this way where the leaks are.
On that same stormy day make II
your business to look at every window
In the house. See that they fit tightly,
especially in the direction of the pre-
vailing storms, or high winds will often
drive the water in. Any broken panes
should be repaired. Get the storm
doors and windows out of storage. Re-
pair broken glass, wherever putty is
loose replace 1t, and freshen up the
sash with a coat of new paint.
Unless your house is very much ex-
posed 1t is a mistake 10 use dOuDle
windows in this era of all the air one
can get. AT least do not screw them
In. The late torn windows are
hinged and easily moved. Any good
hardware dealer will tell 0 of the
latest ideas in inside hinges, catches
and f~astenings.
Where a front door opens directly
into a hall it is a wise plan to have a
small outside vestibule built for the
winter months. This can be made of
cheap lumber and painted the color Of
the house trimmings. Small windows
or oval glass openings should be put
high up on the sides to give light.
This vestibule is a protection not
only to the house but to callers who
must otherwise be exposed to bitter
winds and cold until the door bell is
answered.
A kitchen door or one that is not
especially prominent can be protected
and much cold air kept out by utiliz-
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-12-03

he feared death: and such an end TO
such ar enterprise was hard to bear.
rs there no alternative 2" he asked,
barely able to speak for the chargin
that took him by the throat.
'One, IL you prefer it," Colonel Sulli-
a answered suavely. You can take
your chance with the English authori-
ties. For myself, l lean to the course
| have suggested"
If money were paid down-now?
Now, sir?"
1T would not avail
Much money!"
The bishop glared at him for a few
seconds. Then his face relaxed, his
eyes grew mild, his chin sank on his
breast, His fingers drummed on the
table. His will be done!" he said
His will be donei twas not worthy"
His surrender seemed to sting Cam
mock. Perhaps in the course OF their
joint adventure he had come to know
and to respect his companion, and felt
more for him than for himself.
IF l had you on my quarterback for
only half an hour" he growled. Il
would learn who was the better mani
All, my man ! would!"
"The doubt fatters me-" Colonel John
answered. viewing them beth with
great respect; for he saw that, bad or
good, they were men,. Then, that be-
ing settled he continued. II shall ask
you. gentlemen. TO so on deck for a few
moments, that may say a word to my
kinsman."
III is net to go with us?"
THAT remains to be seem" Colonel
John replied, a note of sternness in his
voice. Still they hesitated and he
stood. but at last, IN obedience TO his
| courteous gesture. they bowed, turned
with a deep sigh on the bishops part
and clamored up the companion. The
!. SSSaiffSTs had already vanished al a word
from Augustin, who himself proceeded
TO follow his prisoners on deck
s. sssiitt town.. Goiorrf Sullivan said, the
same sternnoss in his voice. And he
| sat down ON his side of the table while
james McMurrough. with a sullen look
but q beating heart, Dol his seat ON the
Eother. The fear OF immediate death
had left the young man; he tried to
put on an air OF bravado. but with 50
little success that If his sister had seen
him thus she had been blind indeed IL
she had not discerned between these
two men seated opposite to one another
the difference that exists between the
great and small, the strong and the
infirm OF purpose.
III was significant OF tina difference
that the one was silent at VIII, while
the other spoke because he had not the
| force to be silent.
What are o wanting with meg'
the young man asked.
1T II not you.'' Colonel John an
swered with q piercing look. s.will be
wanting 10 know where O'Suilivan Os
i~s-O'6ul1ivan Og. whom you sent TO do
yonr bidding this morning1"
The young man turned q shade paleI
land his bravado fell from him. Hi
( broatn seepned 10 stop. Then, "where7'
where pray heaven" Colonel John
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-12-03
WILD GEESEA
~ BY Stanley j. Weyman.

way of saving innocent lives, from
sending you to the scaffold'-
"A thousand thanks to you'll! the
bishop said. But, brave man as h
was, the irony in his voice masked re-
lief: and not then. but a moment later.
he passed his hand across his brow.
Cammock said nothing, but the angry,
.bloodshot eyes, which he fixed on the
colonel lost a little OF their ferocity.
II say, I would not shrink from do
ing that" Colonel John continued
mildly, Were 1t necessary. Fortu-
nately for us all. 1t is not necessary.
l must provide against your imme-
date return. / must see that the
movement which will die In your alb
sence is not revived by any word from
you. To that end, gentlemen, l must
put you to the Inconvenience Of a pro-
longed sea voyage"
IF l could speak with you in pri-
vate2" the bishop said.
You will have every opportunity"
Colonel John answered, smiling, "of
speaking to Captain Augustin in pri-
vate."
"Still. sir. If 1 could see you alone /
think / could convince you
You shall have every opportunity of
convincing Captain Augustin." Colonel
III ANNhA AAL1g PAAiAAAhA6 5NAAA ~
broadly, land OF convincing him by the
same means which l venture to think,
reverend sir, you would employ with
To be plain, he will take you to
sea for a certain period and at the end
Of that time. II our arguments are
sufficiently weighty, he will land you
on the French shore. He will be at the
loss of his cargo. and that loss, / fear,
you will have to make good. Some
thing, too. he may charge by way of
interest. and for your passage" By
this time the sailors were on the broad
grin. "A trifie, perhaps, for landing
dues. But / have spoken with him to
be moderate and I doubt not that with
in a few weeks you, Admiral Cammock,
will be with your command, and the
reverend father will be pursuing his
calling in another place."
For a moment there was silence, save
for a litter from the group of seamen.
Then Cammock laughed curt, bark
ing laugh. "A bite!" he said. IF l can
ever repay 1t, sir, l wilt Be sure Of
that"
Colonel John bowed courteously.
The bishop took it otherwise. The
veins in his forehead swelled and he
had much ado to control himself. The
truth was he feared ridicule more than
he feared danger, perhaps more than
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-12-03

On the tholepins. A few moments
elapsed, the sound Of the oars ceased,
the BOAT bumped something. He was
raised to his feet, his hands were UNI
bound, he was set on a rope ladder,
and hidden to climb. Obeying with
shaking knees. he was led across h
he guessed to be a deck, and dow
from the sack. and, sweating, dis
1Ae@eIleA. pale ss!th exhaustion p
fear. he looked about him.
The fog was still thick otside. turn
ing day into twilight, and the cabin
lamp had been lit and swung Q
the narrow table, filling the low
browed, D~utch-liko interior with a
strong but shifting light. Behind the
table Colonel John n the skipper
leanf against a buikhead; before them,
on the nearer side of the table were
ranged the three captives. Behind
these, again, the dark. grinning faces
of the sailors. with their tarred pig
tails and flashing eyes, filed the door
way. and. beyond doubt, viewed under
the uncertain light Of the lamp, showed
q wild and savage crew. AS James
McATurrough looked, his hopes, which
had risen during the last few minutes,
sank. Escape, or nance OF escape,
there was none. He was helpless, and
what those into whose hands he had
fallen determined. ne must suffer. For
3 his heart stood still, his
mouth gaped, he swayed on his feet.
Then he clutched the table and stead
led himself.
II am-giddy,s he muttercd.
II am sorry that you have been put
TO so much Inconvenience" Coloael
John answered civiliy.
The words, the tone. might have
reassured him II ne had not suspected
q devilish irony. Even when Colonel
'Tohn proceeded to direct one OF the
men to open q portfolio and admit
more air lie derived IlO cOinIurt from
the attention. But steady! Colonel
John was speaking again.
arassing Cammock and the bishop. Il
= e..rru that / have been forced To mt
vo,, "a q much discomfort. But / saw
~ other way of ~effecting my pur-
nose And he went on with a smile,
~ YOU ask any warranty for acting
as [ have acted
III dof. the bishop said between his
teeth. The admiral said nothing, but
breathed hard.
eThen / can only youch." the colonel
an~,vered. the authority by virtue of
~~n3,'f, You seized me yesterday. I give
s,as credit. reverend father, and you
admiral. for a belief that In creating 9
rssinu here o were serving a cause
watch you think worthy Of sacrince--
fhe sacrifice Of others as We'll as your
s~n1,,es IS, 81 I tell you, as frankly. ]
go ~ nv duty TO prevent that rising
and for the moment fortune IS with
80 New / barely need say, Colonel
4@rn Continued. with an appearances Al
ns,~f bonhomie. that 4 do not wish g
~ f.,%fher than IS necessary: nigh
1890 vnu over to the English cuthori.
tfes. hut far be It from me 80 ~ tnak'
I would have no num- o!oou - S.H'
hands. And though : Z = 49,.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-12-03
SECRET WORKER.
The Plan Upon which Coffee oper-

The Plan Upon which Coffee Oper-
atSs.
Coffee is such a secret worker that
1t is not suspected as the cause OF
sickness or disease, but here is a very
sure way to find out the truth.
A lady in Memphis gives an inter-
esting experience her husband had
with coffee. 1t seems that he had
been using it for some time and was
an invalid.
The physician In charge shrewdly
suspected that coffee was the Worm
at tie loot of the tree" and ordered
It discontinued with instructions to
use Postum regularly in It's place.
The wife says: 1--WE found that
was the true remedy for his stomach
and heart trouble and we would have
gladly paid a hundred times the
amount of the doctors charge when
we found how wise his Judgment was.
The use OF Postum instead of cof-
fee was begun about a year ago, and
1t has made my husband a strong,
well man. He has gained thirty-fiye
pounds in that time and his stomach
and heart trouble have all disappear
ed.
"The first time | prepared 1t l did
not boil 1t long enough and he said
there was something wrong with 1t.
Sure enough, 1t did taste very fat, but
the next morning ! followed directions
carefully. boiling 1t for fifteen min
utes. and he remarked this is better
than any of the old coffee
We use Postum regularly and
tire of telling our friends Of
the benefit we have received from leav-
ing on coffee"
Look for the little book, "The Road
to MELVILLE" In pkgs. There's a
Reason
Ever read the above letter? A
mex one appears from time to time.
They are genuine. tru and full Of
human interest.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-12-03
Copyright, 1909. by Stanley ]. weyman.,
CHAPTER xIv-(Continued).

a.t5 '-- #M
with the third of the prisoners it
was otherwise. The courage OF the Irish
Is more conspicuous In the advance
than In the retreat; and even OF that
Joy in the conflict, which Is their birth
right and their fame. Flayia had taken
more than her woman's share. In
James McMurrough's mean nature
there was small room for the generous
passions. Unlike his sister, he would
q struck the face Of no man in
whose power he lay: nor was he one to
keep a stout heart when his hands
were bound, Conscience does not al
ways make towards. But he knew into
whose hands he had fallen, he knew
the fate to which he had himself con-
signed Colonel John, and his heart was
water, his hair rose as he pictured in
hvid hues the fate that now awaited
him.
AS he had meant to do to the other.
it would be done to him! He felt the
cruel pike rend his gasping throat. Or
would they throw him, bound and
blind as he was, into the sullen lake
yes, that was 1t! They were carrying
him h a way, they were taking him
to the lake.
And once or twice, In the insanity
OF fear. he fought with his bonds until
the blood anne, even throwing himself
down, until the men, out of patience
pricked him savagely, and drove him,
venting choking cries OF pain, to his
feet again. After the second attempt
he staggered on, beaten. hopeless.
He was aware that Colonel John was
not with them, and then, again, tina
ne was with them; and then-they
were on the wide track now between
the end OF the lake and the sea-that
they were proceeding with increased
caution. That might have given a
drawer man hope, the hope of rescue.
But rescue had itself terrors for The
McMurrough. His captors, If pressed.
might hasten the end, or his friends
might strike him in the melee. And so,
with every furlong OF the forced jour
ney, he died a fresh death. And the
furlongs seemed interminable. But at
las he heard the fall OF the waves on
the shore, the men about him spoke
louder, he caught a distant hail.
Laughter and EXPLANATIONS of triumph
reached him, and the voices or men
who had won In spite of odds.
Then a boat grated on the pebbles,
he was lifted into it and thrust down
In the bottom. He felt 1t fioat off, and
heard the measured sound of the oars
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-12-03
Continued Next Week.
Lost in Antiuuity.

From cassell's saturday Journal.
A little fellow who had just felt the
hard SIDE of the slipper turned to his
mother for consolation.
Mother" he asked. did grandpa thrash
father when he was a little boy"
~.
And did his father thrash him wher
he was little"
Yes
"And did his father thrash him?'
Yes"
A pause.
well. who started the thing -nyway p
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-12-03

Simply because Benjamin Franklin
and that most people are more or less
afraid of lightning, electricity is be-
lieved to be a dangerous factor in fire
hazards. This is not true, for it has
been proved time and again that cleo
tricity causes fewer fires than a num-
Der of the other things about the house
Or office
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-12-03

A"Coachman's" Cape and Rug Muf
are the very latest in fur novelties. Rug
Mufs were popular last season., but the
three headed one of skunk here illustrated,
is the last word in mufs.
The toque is of brown velvet, shirred,
and is relieved by a brim and bow of white
kid, quite the newest touch for walking
hats.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-12-03

The distribution of hot springs in
the United States comedies very
closely with that of the mountain up
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-12-03

1t will have been noticed that despon-
dency causes most of the suicides and
people continue to drop dead from joy
full surprise.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-12-03

But a small number of those who ex-
pect to startle the world with an act
OF heroisIn ever make good.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-02

PEKIN, May 1.-The body Of the
late Kwang Hsu, the emperor of China,
who died last November, today began
the long journey to the western tombs,
eighty miles away, for final lDterment.
The ceremony was one OF unusual
Oriental splendor and dignity. 1t was
witnessed by large number OF for
eiguers.
The dowager empress will not be in
tered until the fall. In the meantime
her body will remain in Pekin.
The procession started from the pre-.
cincts of the Forbidden City at II
o clock. The march to the tombs will
take four days. and the entire route
il to be over the great highway espc.
cially constructed for the passage of
the imperial coffin. The coffin ia mas.
sive and heavy. The inside is lined
with cypress wood; then comes a Gov
ering Of eatalph wood. which in turn is
encased in rhinoccrous hide, while the
whole is covered with a stout shield
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-02
SMALLPOX PRISONER
GIVES GUARD slip
H. W. Edwards, ShOpIifter,
Makes Escape From
PeSthOuse.

II. W. Edwards, serving a fifteen
months sentence in the city Jail, who
was taken to the pasthouse a week
ago suffering from welldeyeloped
case Of smallpox, made his escape from
that place Saturday night at IL clock
Patrolman Nicholas Gulbrapson was
guarding the prisoner at the pesthouse
Mr.. Gulbranson went into the kitchen
of the establishment and when he re-
turned to the room in which Edwards
had been confined the prisoner was not
there and search of the premises
failed to reveal him, and the sick man
is now running wild with well-devel-
oped case of the dread disease. The
police department will make every eff
fort to recapture him.
Edwards was arrested about a month
ago IN company with Irenc Edwards
and tho two were convicted in the police
court of shoplifting. The case was
worthy of note as the woman pleaded
guilty and attempted to shield Ed
wards from conviction by perjuring
herself. He pleaded not guilty, but his
testimony and that of his accompice
did not harmoniZe and he was found
guilty and given the limit for the Of
fenSe
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-02
.LULL IN FIGHT FOR
POSSESSION OF BOY
James F. Shaw and Wife Appear
in Mood to Await De-
vel0pments.

SANTA BARBARA, Cal, May l.
Matters are at a temporary standstill
IN the affairs of James T. Shaw, the
wealthy Boston railroad president and
state senator, and his wife, who arc
engaged IN sensational fight for pos
session of their -ycar-old son. The
boy is now in care Of the chief Of
police in this city and habeas corpus
proceedings instituted by Mrs Shaw
and directed against Shaw S detectives
for possession of the son have gone
over by mutual consent of the attorneys
for both sides until next Thursday.
A telegram from Shaw 10 his at
tornev. Lewis Smith Of Fresno, and the
detectives acting for him here, directs
them TO leave the boy in the custody
of the chief Of police until after the
arrival of the father of Mrs. Shaw. II.
Fisher Eldridgc, q millionaire of Ports
mouth, n. II. Mr.. EIdridgc left Ports
mouth for Santa Barbara yesterday as
soon as he received word of the trouble
next Wednesday, Shaw's represent
atives here believe that lie and Ed
ridge have reached some sort Of an
agreement.
Mrs. Shaw was at the ticket window
Of the moving picture show conducted
by herself and Marble, the former fam
lily chauffeur, last niRht, selling tick
cts as usual. She does not appear per
turbed over developments and refers
to what she calls her husband IS
'Fbluff' -
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-02
SHUBERT PEOPLE DEFY
THE THEATRICAL SYNDICATE

NEW YORK. May 1.-The Shuberts
today de6ed the combined forces of
Klaw s. Erlanger. David Belasco and
Harrison Grey Fiske in the interesting
fight which is promised for the the
atrical business next season, Regard
ing the agreement which Belasco and
Fiske reached with klaw & Erlanger,
Les Shubert had this to say:
Whatever Belasco, Flske and klaw
& Erlanger may do does not affect me,
as the matter is absolutely Indifferent
to us The Shuberts are strong enough
TO 90 il alone without any assistance
from any one and we certainly are 60
ing to do it. This move on the part
of the syndicate could not have found
us better prepared. With our New
York theaters and the ones we control
throughout the country, we Will be able
to book our own attractions without
the least difficulty,
'Our main strength, however, lies in
the large number Of attractions and
stars we control. These are the key
to the situation and the managers Of
the one.stand theaters throughout the
country use our attractions or close
their theatcrs, / admit that the move
was a complete surprise TO me, but J.
repeat that it will not have the least
effect on any Of our plays
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-02
SMITH AND WILLIAMS
ARRAIGNED: GIVE BOND

INDIA I,NDlAsNAPoLIS, Ind. May J.
Deieran Smith and Charles r. Williams
proprlctors of the Indianapolis News
indicted by the grand jury of the Dis,
Iflct OF Columbia, with the proprietors
OF the New York World, on the charge
OF having committed criminal libel In
publishing certain statements bearing
on the purchase of the Panama canal
9y the United States government, we're
formally arraigned late this afternoon
IN the United States district court
room before Judge Anderson. They
were released on $4,000 surety, each
giving 1t for the other.
Each OF the defendants took an oath
that he would appear in the United
States district court in Indianapolis
on May 81 To answer 10 the charge of
criminal libel Numerous prominent
business men, friends of Messrs Smith
ana Williams, were present ready TO
sign bonds for them. but Judge Ander.
son required only the surety of the de.
fendants for themselves.
The defendants will resist removal for
irlal IN the District of Columbia, and
the court here will hear evidence as
TO the merits OF the case