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Evening star., 1909-09-04
DASHED INTO PASSENGERS.
Fast Trains Failure to Stop at Sta
tion Probably Fatal.

HAMMOND, Ind, September 4-George
7. jerks of Detroit, Mich, was fatally
injured and a score of others narrowly
escaped death late yesterday at Valpa-
raiso when the second section of the
westbound Pennsylvania train ran
mast the station at fifty miles an hour
while the eastbound flyer was at the
station discharging passengers. Sew
eraI passengers were saved by being
jerked from impending death by Station
Agent c. NJ McCay and other bystanders.
jerks WITS struck by flying pieces OF iron.
The flyer was stopped, and Engineer
Patrick Malone and Conductor Kimmel
were held. pending investigation.
Evening star., 1909-09-04
COOK TO MEET sHACKLEToN.
Two Explorers to Be Guests o
Geographic Society.

DIR. Frederick A. Cook and Lieut..
Shackleton, the two famous explorers,
will be invited to attend the annual din
ner Of the National Geographic Society
in this city next December.
The society proposes to present hand
some medals to DIR. Cook and Lieut.
Shackleton In commemoration OF their
remarkable achievements. President Taft
will be asked to make the presentation.
Prof Willis L. Moore, chief OF the
weather bureau. president of the society,
said that 1t is the intention to make the
banquet one of the notable events In the
history OF the organization.
Evening star., 1909-09-04
COOL WAVE COMING.
Starts In Montana and Heads To-
ward Washington.

A well developed cool wave, with freez-
ing temperature, out in Montana, has or
ganized an ION to Washington" move
ment. Reports received at the weather
bureau today state that the mercury at
stations in Montana has reached 80 de-
grees. the freezing point.
THE GOODNESS will move across the
country Prof. Garriott said. land may
be expected to reach this vicinity about
next Tuesday
The forecaster also said rain will pre-
vail at intervals today and possibly a
part OF tomorrow
Evening star., 1909-09-04
CAGNI coNCEEDs COOK EXPLOIT
Entire italian Press Convinced and
Extends Felicities.

ROME, September 4.-The entire Italian
press Is extending an enthusiastic well
come to Dr. Frederick A. Cook, the Amer
lean explorer. who reached Copenhagen
today.
Even Capt. Umberto Cagni, who accom-
panied the Duke of the Abruzzi to the po-
lar regions in 1900, now that fuller re-
ports have been received OF the time IL
took DIR. Cook to travel from the eighty
second parallel to the pole admits that
DR.. Cook is the first human being TO
reach the north pole.
Evening star., 1909-09-04
tridges. and as a result secured two or
the walruses Our lives were saved.
Hunted With Bows and Arrows.

1--WE then broke up our only sledge and
made bows and arrows of the wood, as
do the Eskimos. We secured game with
these arms.
Again near Cape York, we were vir-
tualIy on the point Of starvation when we
found young seal sleeping on the Ice
At Cape York itself we found traces OF
musk oxen. which we tracked and killed
From Tpernavik to Eeedesminde l
sailed on the same ship that carried the
MacClntock and Franklin relief expeoi-
tionS."
Evening star., 1909-09-04
Electric Chair for Rife.

EATON, Ohio, September 4.-Harry
Rife, slayer of Ida Gilmore, was today
sentenced by Judge Fisher to be electro
cuted January 10. 1910. The jury delib-
Grated OH the case fourteen hours. Mrs.
Ida Gilmore. widow, was the public
of Eaton. She was highly re-
spected. Rife, it is supposed. was
enamored of Mrs. Gilmore.
Evening star., 1909-09-04
Relief Work in Monterey.

Special Dispatch to The Star
Ell PASO, September 4.-Gen. Reyes.
Governor of Neuvo Leon, Mexico. has re-
turned from his mountain retreat and Is
helping to relieve the flood distress in
Monterey.
Evening star., 1909-09-04
Reception by Geographers.

Reception by Geographers.
.Johan Hansen, minister of commerce,
and committee of the Geographical So
ciety gave a reception to DR.. Cook at
the hotel. The minister made a speech
of welcome, in which he said:
Before retiring to your much-needed
rest. Or. Cook, hope you will give US
an opportunity of bidding you welcome
to Denmark l thank you on behalf OF
my countrymen for the noble deeds which
YOU SO successfully have performed
The minister then invited DIR. COOK on
behalf of the government. the nunici-
pality and the Geographical Society, as
our bonored guest" to banquet to-
night at the town hall.
DR.. Cook thanked the minister orieny
for the very kind reception you already
have granted me in Denmark, and with
which | feel most delighted
Minister Hansen, over q bottle OF
champagne. then led in three cheers
and long life for DR.. Cook.
The members of the reception commit
tee withdrew and were succeeded by a
numerous delegation of tailors boot
makers and BARRIERS. The explorer placed
himself in their hands. Several trades
men were at work on MN at the same
time.
At the end of an hour DR.. Cook
emerged with his hair neatly trimmed
his mustache cropped close and in new
suit. hat and boots.
He then went to the American legation
and had luncheon with Minister Egan
King Receives Explorer.
King Frederick received DR.. Cook in
private audience at 800 o'clock this aft
ernoon The audience lasted for half an
hour. The queen and her three daugh-
ters. Princesses Ingeborg, Thyra and
Dagmar. were present.
Dr. Cook was presented by Maurice r.
Egan, the American minister.
DR. Cook will stay in Copenhagen for
a few days as the guest OF the govern
ment awaiting the arrival of his wife.
He will then go to Belgium.
Minister Hansen talked freely with the
representative of the Associated Press
regarding the authenticity of DR.. Cook 8
exploit. He said:
Our two foremost Danish arctic ex-
plorers, Amundsen and Rasmussen, know
Dr. Cook personally. They have assured
us that they believe implicitly every word
he says about his achievement.
Their word is as good as gold with
us on such questions.
Immediately after he landed DR.. Cook
made the following reply to his critics:
Il have found the north pole. Scien-
lists must decide for themselves whether
] speak the truth or not. We shall
submit our evidence to them in absolute
assurance that they will find our claims
justified.
Dr. Cook is the most silent of explor-
ers He has had a reception of the wild
we'll nigh as speechless as the SphynX.
Mr.. Egan was naturally the first Amer
lean to shake Dr. Cook by the hand.
After him came W. Gould Brokaw.
Evening star., 1909-09-04
JAPAN susPENDs JUDGMENT.
Skepticisln Of London Causes Scien'
lists to Withhold Credence.

TOXIC, September 4.-The Japanese
papers publish long special dispatches
regarding the reaching of the north
pole by DR.. Cook.
Much popular interest has been
aroused. Owing to statements emanat-
ing from London showing lack Of cre-
dence in the story. Japanese scientists
are reluctant to express their opinions
on the subject.
Evening star., 1909-09-04

/ solemnly swear that the above
statement represents only the
number Of copies of THE EVEN
ING and SUNDAY STAR circu-
lated during the seven days
ended Setember 3, 19O3-that is,
the number of copies actually
sold. delivered. furnished or
mailed, for valuable considera-
tion, TO bona fide purchasers or
subscribers-and that the copies
so counted are not returnable to
or remain in the Office unsold, ex-
cept in the case Of Sunday papers
sent to out-of-town agents only.
from whom a few returns of
unsold papers have not yet been
received.
FLEMING NEwBOLD,
Assistant Business Manager.
The Evening Star Newspaper
Company.
Subscribed and sworn to before
me this fourth day OF September,
A. D. 1909.
E. E. RAMEY,
tSeaI) Notary Public.
Evening star., 1909-09-04
Bona Eide Circulation Of The Even
ing and Sunday Star.

The sworn statement below
shows that the circulation of
THE STAR is what 1t is claimed
TO be. The circulation of THE
STAR for the week, including
and combining its evening and
Sunday morning issues, is the
largest, the best and the only
day. covering all issues, in the
District of Columbia.
In both its evening and Sunday
morning issues it has larger
carrier delivery circulation into
the homes of Washington than
any other two local papers COM
bined.
THE SUNDAY STAR, viewed
separately, has the largest, the
best and the only sworn circula-
tion in the District of Columbia.
Fifteen thousand of THE
STARS regular subscribers take
no other Washington paper
whatever in their homes, depend
ing upon THE STAR alone for
news and advertising.
THE STAR, daily and Sunday.
thoroughly covers the local ad-
vertising field, reaching all
classes of Washington purchas-
ers, rich and poor alike, in their
homes. on every day in the week,
at an hour when they have the
time and inclination to read
newspaper.
Evening star., 1909-09-04

an honor to be able to put my foot hrst
on Danish SOIL
After more cheering Commodore Hove
paard took DR.. Cook in a carriage and
drove with him through the crowded
streets 10 the Phoenix Hotel. where ne
will be the guest of the Geographical
Society The Railways OF the hotel We're
decorated with American flags and masses
of flowers
Evening star., 1909-09-04
Improvements Desired by the
BrightWood Association.
STREET AND SEWER WORK
Eight Room Schoolhouse for Saurs
Subdivision.
OUTLINE OF PARK PROGRAM
Suggestion That Rock Creek Sub
division Should Be Made More
Accessible to Public.

At the direction OF the executive COM
mittee. the Brightwood Citizens Asso-
citation has forwarded 10 the District
Commissioners recommendations and sug-
gestions for improvements In the section
over which the association exercises
jurisdiction. The report is signed by the
following: Louis p. Shoemaker. president
OF the Brightwood Citizens Association:
Wilton J. Lambert. chairman OF execu-
tive committee; Jacob Xander, w. Nc
Kay Clayton. Francis S. Williams. Charles
r. Newman, John Saul. William Ramsey.
Charles w. Ray, Thomas Blagden, Col.
Ben w. Holman, DR.. g. b. Heinecke.
Horace 8. Jones, c. C. Lancaster and
William w. Mathewson.
Evening star., 1909-09-04

1--WE have heretofore advocated rapid
transit facilities to the park so that the
general public could reach it. and that
and other features should bs
established therein. We ask that the
Continued on Third Page.)
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1909-04-02
Jas. Click
Blacksmith, Horseshoeing,
General Repairing

No town is complete without a
blacksmith, horseshoelng ard
general repair shop. and Wagner
is favored with one Of the best.
II will pay you To consider mat
teis, and when you want horse
shoeing. plow sharpening, wag
on. <buggie or farm machinery
repairing done, take it to some
one who knows how to do it
right. Mr.. Jas. Ciszek is an
expert and skilled hand at the
business, employing only exper-
fenced assistants and is prepared
to execute any job entrusted to
him in a satisfactory manner at
a reasonable price. Mr.. Click
began business here four years
ago. His shop is equipped with
all the necessary machinery
All those who patronize him
lave never regretted having
done SO for he is p~ainstaking in
|all his dealings, and he has a
wide reputation as an honorable
business man. He does all kinds
lof repairing in both iron and
land wood. Mr.. Click believes
IN having the latest and mos,
convenient devices To accommo-
date large trade and has install.
led one of the Brooks Cold Tire
Setter machines which keeps
the fslloes from shrinking and
preserves the paint and wood
work and gives absolute salts.
faction. MIR. Click has installed
q power hammer for drawing
out lays and he has in connection
with the shop an automobile
garage.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1909-04-02
G.. G.. James
Blacksmith, Horseshoeing &
Wagon Shop

Charles Mix equity possesses
a number of horseshoein & and
blacksmith shops conducted by
skilled mechanics and first-class
euuipu ent. One that ranks
high i that If MIR. &. &. James
of Wagner. which is one OF the
busiest shops in the city. This
condition has not been brought
about by accident, but is the re
suit of first class workmanship
com bined with honest methods
in all business transactions. 1t
Is net surprising that Mr.. James
has been successful. When we
state that he Is Il thorough ne
chanic, Well versed ia horse
shoeing, pillow work, machinery
repairing. and wood work aud
general blacksmithln-. wagon
and buggie repairing, all Of
which / ssdone at a reasonable
price. Mr.. James is an enter
prising and progressive business
man OF creditable record and it
pieases us To note his success.
Mr.. James mas recently installed
a cold tire setter and d Skow' 5
Rotary Disc Sharpener which is
the only scientific ways to set
tires and sharpen discs. This
is one of the best equipped
blacksmith. horseshoeing and
wagon shops in Charles Mix
county and the proprietor is
worthy Of your patronage.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1909-04-02
L. Uken & Sons
Livery

Few towns the size Of Wagner
can boast of a better livery, Iced
and sale stable than that OF l..
Uken e. Son. They have every
thing needed in the livery line
and their horses are well cared
for and render sp endid service,
They have all the necessary
turnouts in both single and
double rigs. which are Furnished
on short notice, with Or without
drivers, at d reasonable price.
Horses are boarded by the day,
week or month. Both gentle
men are good judges Of a horse
and they buy and sell horses.
This is the only livery IN the
county having automobile ser
vice. l.. Uken x Son eaioy a
very liberal patronage due tc
their pleasant aud agreeable
business methods, and their eX
celIent livery and automobile
service and reasonable charges,
And you are invited to call when
in need Of anything in their line
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1909-04-02
IF. Janda
General Merchandise

One ef tine most attractive OF
the puuerou. places ~ business
az Wagner is the neat and ciean
IL premises Ut j. Il. Jauna. Ie
established this business IN
1905. aud now owns one OF the
largest stocks OF general inef-
chandise to be found III Charlie,
Mix county. the store room,
which is 25x6O in size, is filed
from floor TO celilug ana his
stock consists Of dry goods,
shoes, cloaks. skirts, notions,
working mems clothing, hats,
caps aud groceries, ia ali OF the
highest grades. and a specially
: made of Mystic flour. Mr..
/ Janda tranaacts a heavy bust
ness which has been built Up
by reason OF a thorough aud
practical knowledge OF the bus
mess in its minutest particular.
He exercises excellent Judge
ment IN buying and never loses
an opportunity To secure bar
gains which will result in benefit
Ia his customers. lie and hls
clerks are courteous aud pleas
ant to all callers. whether you
wish TO buy or not, and he de
serves success. Mr.. Janda Is
u a position TO sell goods foi
cash as cheap as catalog ano
mail order houses, when the
quality of his goods Is taken IA
10 consideration.
You are envited TO cl- IL
pays the highest market prlc'
for country produce.
Premium tickets given witt
evary cash DprchpSp
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1909-04-02
cent years reveals the fact that

cent years reveals the fact that
Am er,can inventive genius and
mechanical skill r. quite a.
successful in this line as they
have been in any other. A.
proof Of this we refer 10 the Is
Laoiishnent OF Cole II kirkpat
rick. whose stock gives tile most
convincing argument.
'I'hi, house bear, tine marks
of enterprise aud judiclons iaan
agemenl. The stock Is replete
with everything that can be de-
sired i'm fine and modern designs,
including parlor suits, chamber
! sets. DINING room and library
furniture, carpets, rugs and
window shades.
In the undertaking depart.
ment they perform all the duties
incidental thereto in the mos
careful manner, and carry a full
line Of cotins, baskets and fun
eral furnishings, and they are
licensed embalmers aud funeral
directors. They carry every
thing IN the furniture and enu-
dertaking Inc, all sold at prices
that defy the competition Of
mail order houses, when quality
is taken into consideration.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1909-04-02
LOUISE WEPKINC
Millinery

This = one Of the most popu
lar and neetest millinery stores
III CnnrleS Nix county. Nothing
but The very best goods are car
RED and the latest and most
popular styles Of millinery will
always b found here. The
stock carried By Miss Louise
Wspking embraces everything
usually found in 6rst class stores
q this kind. including hats, bon
nsta. lowers. feathers, plumes,
tipe, ribbons, frames and MILL
nary Of 81 descriptions. All
hats and bonnsts trimmed here
are models Of taste and work
nanship. The colors are always
blsnded - . - give the most
handsome effect. Miss Wepking
smpaoys nothing but a6rst class
and experienced assistance and
The opaning On April first will
h ono which must surely make
cOmpefitor's eavious. The New
Err IN it, home patronage edi.
ton = plsassd 70 make special
mention Of this establishment.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1909-04-02
WAGNER e TR4RR

Waener 4 ona 81 the most prosperous little cities on the Chi
caeo. AilWaakee 4 St. Paul railway in South Dakota. located u
nv centsr of the east half Of Charles Mix county. and IN the
heart 81 10 great corn belt OF the state aud is noted for the sich
asricnltnral country surrounding, and the prosperity Of its eitl
sens and The farming community thereto. 1t has churches OF
several dissemination. N excellent public school, two banks, SIX
elevators AAs electric light and water works plant, ice. manu-
fncturing plant two weekly newspapers, aud the usual number
81 special and general stores found in towns OF this size.
Her 1000 live, energetic citizens spare no efforts to advance
~ Interests Of their t~wn. surrounded by n section of farming
coantry that has few and no superior. with u class Of farmers who
always succeed. Particular favored a, she is In the matter of
Rrain and stock buyers. this bright. prosperous town cannot fail
- increase rapidly in population and wealth. Tne business men
81 Wagner ara > wide awake class and ever ready to meet any
conpeNtion. and for cash and in quantity can aud 10 quote prices
ocual % any catalogue house In existence when the quality of
their eoods Ii taken into consideration. A good article always
demands : good price and Wagner merchants have no shoddy,
cheap John racket store goods to sell, and they are eyery ready
~ serve their customers. Without the support of the people they
must nscsssarily quit business and as the market point gradually
Disappears, % must the value Of farm lands gradually d.preciate.
II Tho people Of this locality will stick TO TIM Home Patronage pol
lev Wagner will assume Z lveHer air, business viii be better.
he home stores will increase in value, and city property will IN
Creas4 In value, and TO bring about this condition the least any
one can do toward the be te rment of the community and his own
interest II 70 trade with your home merchan, and keep your
money in circulation At home.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1909-04-02
SALE AND LEASE NOTICE

Notice Is hereby given that on May ; 1908
. sale OF common school lands willbe held IN
Charles Mix county. The laud selected viii
be offered for sale at public auction between
be hours % ten O'Clock "a nj and hVeo'eloek
,. M . at the front door of the court house 10
said county. and on May 1. 1919, all OF the
unsold school lands not under lease will be
offered for lease at public auction between
tie hours 81 ten O'Clock a III and five o'clock
p. nj, at the front door of the court house Ia
said county Dated at Pierre. ;. D.. feoru-
AIRY sd. 1899. q. G. DOkkEN. COMMISSIONS
OF school and Public Lands. 3-5-9
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1909-04-02

and integrity which is 50 pro
fuseiy accorded the Gate City
Laundry. The people Of Wag.
ner have no need to send their
laundry work 10 other towns
while X A. Ehrismann executes
such excellent work at such
reasonable prices. Special at
tention Is given 10 family wash
ings and satisfaction is guaran
teed on lace curtains. Tie New
Era is pleased to make special
mention of this up-to date
laundry:
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1909-04-02

every cash purchase.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1909-04-02
w. c. Kirkpatrick
Real Estate, Loans and In
surancc
surance

The rapid growth and devel-
opment of this locality may be
attributed i'm a great measure tn
the energy, sagacity and liberal.
ity of the real estate dealers.
Among the foremost who are
engaged in the business OF buy
ing, selling and exchanging
property, the renting OF farm
and town property, making loans
and collections may oe mention
ed the above named gentleman.
Nh. Kirkpatrick has been en-
gagged In this business for the
past three years. He is known
as being conservative, yet liberal
in all his dealing and is well
postad on real estate values in
this section and be has some
ine bargains in both farm and
city property. Me-. Kirkpatrick
pays taxes for non residents and
looks after estates and furnishes
abstracts. Anyone wishing t.
buy or sell property OF any kind
are requested 10 call Or write
and you are referred TO any
bank or business house in Wag.
ncr a. tn his standing
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1909-04-02
Cole & Kirkpatrick
Furniture Dealers, Under
takers and Embalmers

A. r. COLE w. G. KIRKPATRICK
The attention that has becn
devoted to the production of fine
furniture In this country in re-
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1909-04-02
GATE
"a. Ehrieman

- roviewing the leading bust
nass hoosos Of Wagner We can
not rsfrain from giving more
than passing mention Of the
Cate City Laundry. This laun
dry = ven supplied with oil the
1n1ost and noderIa machinery
~ sQuipnsnt Tor doing perfect
work Al work entrusted a
tahiS hnndry II done promptly
~ aGpogisncsd and expert help
= III bsst possible manner
withoat ths slightest injury to
To clothes. Special care is
takan - give satisfaction, and
special care u taken with col
lars, cuAs. ine shirts, lace
goods, ladies' wear. ETC., which
aso always done up in IN excel
lo0t manner. 3. A. Ehrismann,
he proprietor, il very obiiKing
- ~ and deserving Of the coni
dence and esteem Of the public
ard To reputation for relia billty
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1909-04-02
BERNARD. BONNEM :: ::
YANKTON'S LEADING TAILOR

Sokc;es pour order for your Fall and Winter SUIT
Ovsrcoat Pants or ancy Vests. Prices reasonable.
AmrinW asnsr about every three weeks at the
Actsl vsra.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1909-04-02

WIN \ PRIZE-ln these sketches are a number of pur-
pose1y m~isspeled words, and to the first correct answer
rscsivsd from the citizens Of Wagner, a prize will be given,
md . the fISt two correct answers receive from the
eounlzy Oder pdzss viii Be given. Prizes will be awarded
- woek from date Of this issue. Prizes can be seen at
III ofice
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-11-29
TAFT PAYS TRIBUTE
TO GOVERNOR
JOHNSON

New York. Nov 2s-Tribute To
the memory of John A johnson,
late democratic governor of Mime
sofa. was paid by President Taft.
by Governor Hughes of this state,
by Charles A. Towne. former United
States senator from Minnesota. and
others. at memorial meeting held
today at the Broadway tabernacle
here under the auspices of the
American Scandinavian society. Mr..
Tafts tribute came in the form of a
letter. regretting his inability To at
tend. The letter said in part.
knew Governor johnson.
valued him highly as a friend and
regarded his promotion to the gov
ernorship of a great state and ma
tlpnal prominents as a statesman
and a citizen as one of the hest
evidences Of the equality of oppor-
tunity that We have in this coun-
try and of the fact that high char
acter. earnest endeavOr and great
ability and intelligence will enable
man TO raise himself from the
humhlest position in society to a
leader among us"