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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-02-12
NOTES OF CURRENT EVENTS.

The Greenwich, England, observatory
,as succeeded in taking a photograph Of
the eighth moon of Jupiter.
No trace has been discovered of First
Lieut.. Edward Gottlieb. coast artillery
corps, o. S. A.. who disappeared while
his court martial was in progress at Ros-
ton, but the government will not abandon
the electrical inventions upon which he
was engaged.
The large glass case containing the
model of the old frigate Constitution and
the engrossed petition signed by more
than 10000 citizens asking the prcserva-
ton of the old warship, has been removed
from the Secretary of the Navy's recep-
ticn room to the museum at the Wash
ington navy yard. rts@
a woman of New Orleans has inform
ed the Mayor of ethat city that she knows
the whereabouts of the death masks of
Napoleon, which disappeared mysterious
ly from the city hall about 81 years ago.
Commander Jefferson Brown, engineer
corps. q. S. N, retired. who served during
the Civil War under Admiral Farrasut,
died of plenro-pneumonia at his home in
Brooklyn, n. Y, at the age Of 81 years.
Proceedings We're begun at Pittsburs
by the federal authorities to annul the
naturalization papers Of Councilman Ed
ward Shevlen or the ground that he per-
jured himself in taking out his FIRST pa.
Defs.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-02-12
OIL SUIT COSTLY.
Uncle Sam Spends $4,000, 900 to Kill
Oil Trust, but It Still Lives.

Oil Trust, u IL St1ll Lives.
An unprecedented record Of cost il
a single suit and a record of words
of testimony never before approached
in a case prosecuted by he Federal
Government were revealed when the
case of the object of which is to dis
solve the Standard Oil Company in
New Jersey ended in New York.
The testimony taken filled twenty
two printed books. The Standard Oil
Company spent more than $4.OOO.OOO
to defend itself and the Federal Gov
eminent spent about the same amount
in prosecuting. Sixty-nine companies
declared to be subsidiary to the Stand
ard Oil were involved in the suit.
Exactly 1872 witnesses were called
by the government and 40 by the
defendant. The testimony consists Of
100000 words, a greater number per
haps than any ever taken in a trial
by the United States Government of
any Individual or corporation. The
Bible contains only 1915 words.
If the tables Of the government and
the Standard Oil be added to the fig
ures mentioned the addition would be
about 1Q,OOO,O 600 words, submitted in
print but unspoken. If all the testi-
mony were printed and bound the vol
umes would be more than seven feet
high. The maps submitted by the com
pany are in four colors, thus entail
ing great expense.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-02-12
PANIC E L E
More Cash Sent Abroad in December,
1907, than Before or Since.

Although 1907 was the panic year
end the holidays came in the very
| darkest period Of the depression, the
Christmas gifts Of money sent to the
old country were larger than ever be-
fore. Those for 1906, which was the
banner year Of American prosperity,
did not reach them by half a million
dollars. while those for 1908 fell about
$225.OOO short.
When anybody in December buys a
postal order for a foreign country the
officials know that it is ntended as a
present for somebody in h country
to which it is sent, and the amount or
foreign orders issued that month IS
several times greater than for any 9TH
err month in the car
The following table shows the
amount Of foreign money orders issued
during the month of December for the
last four years:
1903 -. $G.OJ0, 1872 1907 -. $S.576,G22
1906 t.. 7,9j1,7o4 1908 . S,3'o,lo2
The total number Of foreign money
orders issued in 1908 was 3,1l1,64O, an
increase of 72,J0i FROM the previous
year. They represented a value of $751;
9~72.3SS.:31, an increase of $4,S9l.Gl7.2o
over the previous year and an average
Of S23.97 each. These money orders
represent the earnings Of immigrants
who have come to his country ana
are prosperous enough to send nearly
$50, OCO, 600 home to the old Folks OF
to other members Of their families.
Many immigrants, particularly the
Italian laborers, leave their families
in the old country and provide for
their support by sending a portion or
their wages to the ]postoflice. Large
sums are sent to Ireland, Germany and
the Scandinavian countries each month,
and especially at Christmas time.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-02-12

Mr.. Newley,", said the simple, grateful
fellow, as he touched his hat.
Don't say any, then. And do you like
the thought of being hereI"
He asked the girl this question in his
most genial tones, smiling straight Into
her eyes. She felt the charm Of the
smile. She appreciated the Wilderness of
the ringed hand which. a little bit rest
lessly, stroked back the soft brown whis-
kers. She understood the value of the
handsome clothes, and she courtesied IN
voluntarily as she uttered her thanks. and
told him, with the unconscious dawnins
of an unacknowledged truth, that she
would rather live there than anywhere,
she was sure.
Then it's all settled said the stew
ard, with a gay depreciation OF all thanks
70 himself "'Now 90 to the house Tor
breakfast ana. Andrew, as said before
do not mention this yet-let the offer
come direct from Miriam to Rhoda-but
call in at the Winterfcld Lodge at noon.
Good-dnY TO you
An odd. covert eagerness fingered IN
NewIey's eyes after he had turned away.
'"Tha is Trenham's one faithful, de-
voted servant" he muttered to himself,
as he walked on the man he persists
in taking with him the man who would
not serve another master for any off'f
and who loves with all his heart that
pretty, vain doll. Well. let it be-
(To be continued.)
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-02-12
aEKM;
7N4N

A project to organize a labor protective
league is on foot in Boston, Mass.
Union cigarmakers in Pennsylvania are
preparing to demand q n increase in
wages.
In 1884 a mechanics convention was
held in Utica, N. Y, to protest against
convict labor.
About 400 maltsters employed in Dub.
lin (Ireland) breweries have struck fol
increased wages.
A New England district council Of re
tail clerks union was formed at a con-
~vention of thirty-two of the unions.
The government of Hungary has order.
d the dissolution of the Union OF Rail.
way Workers and the confiscation of theil
funds.
A great victory is recorded in favor Of
industrial peace in England by the con
%stitution of a Cancellation board for iron
founders throughout Lancashire.
The proposed consolidation of the Cen
trail Labor Union and the Federation Of
Labor, of Brooklyn, N. Y, has the ap'
pearance Of an accomplished fact.
Cleveland (England) ironstone miners
have decided unanimously to use every
CuOedVOE " ODldll Il - pei SSAt oo'ohS
in wages on the present existing base rule
A railroad section laborer in Nortf
Carolina has patented a tie-tamping ma
chine, practical tests OF which have
shown that on both old and new road
beds it will do the work of fifty men.
The crying need for better trained in
dustrial workers and for the establish
ment OF more manual training courses
in schools and colleges is set forth by
the commission appointed to investigate
the industrial needs of New Jersey.
Under the provisions of a child labo,
bill formulated in Wheeling, w. Va. il
will be unlawful. in the event of it's adop
ton by the Legislature, to employ a chile
during the school period under any cir
cumstances. The age limit is Fixed al
fifteen years.
On account of the alleged practice Of
several garment manufacturers of plac
ing false labels on their product, the Gar
ment Workers Union is contemplating
prosecuting the manufacturers. They
claim tina their label is being infringed
upon, and think that the courts will up
hold them against the infringement.
4 resolution by the Shirt Workers
Union of the coast-that the garment
workers in the Shirt. Waist and Laun.
dry Workers Union, making cuffs, collars
and shirts. go over to the United Gar.
ment Workers of America in a body-is
now being widely discussed.
Local members of the trade unions in
Toronto, Canada. will shortly present
the government with figures as to the
number Of unemployed men in Toronto
union and %nonunion. Similar figures are
being collected in other towns in Cana.
da, and will be presented at Ottawa by q
deputation with a view to stopping immi.
grafton.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-02-12

A very ingenious contrivancs for
f%oretelling the weather Is the old-fash-
toned weather house" largely made
In Switzerland. 1t Is arranged In such
q way that two figures act in response
to the twisting Of a piece Of catRut.
The material, supported by a wire, con-
trolls the movements Of a little plat
form, on either end Of which is placed
q model. Excessive moisture in the air
causes the catgut to twist and turn the
platform round, SO that the man
energies from n Of the doors in tho
front of the house. reverse conditions
Of the atmosphere bring about the con-
traction Of the catgut. and the plat
form swings back, thus bringing the
figure of the m into prominence
at her particular door. The making of
q weather house is quite an easy mat.
ter.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-02-12
NO MEDICINE,

But . ChanEe of Food Gave Relief.
Many persons are learning that
drugs are not the thing to rebuild
WORKOUT nerves, but proper food is
required.
There Is a certain element in the
cereals, wheat, barley, etc., which Is
grown there BY nature for food to
brain and nerve tissue. This is tho
phosphate Of potash, of which Grape
Nuts food contains q large proportion.
In making this food all the food ele-
ments in the two cereals, wheat and
barley, are retained. That Is why SO
many heretofore nervous and rundown
people find in Grape-Nuts a true nerve
and brain food.
IT can say that tGrape-Nuts food has
done much for me as a nerve remover,
writes a Wis. BRIDE:
"A few years ago, before my mar
riage, I was a ~bookkeeper In a large
firm. I became so nervous toward the
end Of each week that it seemed I
must give up my position, which I could
not afford to do.
Mother purchased some Grape-Nuts
and we found it not only delicious, but
I noticed from day to day that I was
improving until ! finally realized I was
not nervous any more.
ri have recommended it to friends
as a brain and nerve food, never hav-
ing found its equal. 1 owe much to
Grape-Nuts, as it saved me from a
collapse, and enabled me to
retain my position"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Greek, Mich. Read 1.-The Road to Well
ville," in pkgs. There's a Reason
Ever read the above letter? A
new M appears from time to time.
They E genuine, trus and full OF
humaa interest.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-02-12
II, Had Another Nam. for 1t.

]. f. Johnston, the new United
States Senator from Alabama, IL an
ardent agriculturist. One day, shortly
after retiring from the governorship
and returning to his home In Birming-
ham, he donned his overalls, and wen
TO work in the garden.
A society lady, a newcomer, entered
the yard to coll on Mrs. Johnston. Her
ring Mt the door not being answered,
she walked into the garden.
How long have you worked for the
Johnstons?'' she inquired of the man
she found there.
"A good many years. madam"
do they pay you wellT'
about all l get out CT 1t is my
clothes and my keep"
why then, come and work for me-
she said. '.Ill do hat and pay you
so much a month besides"
Il thank you, madam" he replied,
but l signed up with Mrs. Johnston
for life.'
Why, no such contract is binding.
That is peonage."
II h;.ve always called it marriage
replied the Senator.-Success Maya
zine.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-02-12
Out OF order.

Champ Clark loves to tell of how IN
the heat Of a debate Congressman John
son Of Indiana called an Illinois repre-
sentative a jackass. The expression
was supplementary, and in retraction
Johnson said:
"White l withdraw the unfortunate
word, MI. Speaker, I must insist that
the gentleman from Illinois Is out OF
order"
"Hew am l out of or1er?" yelled the
nan from Illinois.
"Probably a veterinary surgeon could
tell ysu," answered Johnson, and that
was parliamentary enough to stay on
the record.-Success Magazine.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-02-12
Priority.

The wagons Of 1.-The greatest show
on earth" passed up the avenue at
daybreak. Their incessant rumble
soon awakened ten-year-old Billie and
his ~five-year-old brother Robert. Their
mother feigned sleep as the two white
robed figures crept past her bed into
the hall on the way to Investigate.
Robert struggled manfully with the I'M
accustomed task Of putting on his
clothes. "Wait for me, Billie" his
mother heard him beg. you'll get
ahead of me-"
Get mother to help you,' counseled
Billie, who was having roubles OF his
own.
Mother started to the rescue and
then paused as she heard the voice Of
her guarded, but anxious and
insistent:
you ask her, Billie. You've known
her longer than I Neutrality-suspicious..
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-02-12
4 Lock Ahead

n due process Of time the battIsshiI
lad reached the tmost limit Of its de-
yclopment.
Likewise the manufacturers Of deadly
explosives had perfected machines capa-
Ole Of blowing a whole fleet out Of water
At any imaginable distance.
In great haste the powers summoned .
conference.
Whats the use Of carrying this thing
any farther" they said. War has be-
come 70 appalling and ~expensivs that We
cant afford to indulge in IL any more"
Seeing that the Jig was mp they reluc-
<antly ~inaugurated the era Of universal
reace.-Chaieago Tribune. 7ssAs
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-02-12
U.acco.ata1le Ilistako,

I, All was quiet j n the sleeping car.
Suddenly the passenger in lower No
u parted the curtains, thrust ont . wealth
9 beat0 face, and hailed the sabls func-
tiooAfy Who was tiptoeing past.
Say" hs grumbled. where's the pill
slets FIR this bunk?
There are -FOUR pillows, sub" aid
the porter.
Them things !" exclaimed the passen.
ssr. -0mAsh my stoplightsl thought
fhsn was the life preservers !"--Chicaga
yrihune.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-02-12

l read of Doan's Kidney Pills and be-
gan using them. One box made me
stronger and freer from pain. l kept
on using them, and in three months
was able to get u on c%rutches, and
the kidneys were acting better. 1 i'm
proved rapidly, discarded the crutches
and to the wonder Of my friends was
soon completely cured"
Sold by all dealers. 30 cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo. N. Y.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-02-12
Practical Demonstration

Teacher-As to those old superstitions
we nave been talking about, they are all
exploded. Nobody believes now, for in
stance, that it brings bad luck to walk
under q ladder.
Shaggy Haired Pupil do, me'am. I
walked under a ladder once, and 1t fell
on me,
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-02-12
Too Cautious.

Mayme-You refused that handsome
young lawyer? Why, l thought you liked
him.
Maybelle-I did. but when he proposed
TO me he put it in the form of a hypo-
thetical question 400 words long.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-02-12

paralyZed me and
affected my kid.
neys. My back
hurt me terribly,
and the urine was
badly diSordered.
Doctors said nv
right kidney was
practically dead.
They said I could
never walk again,
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-02-12
The Latest Fad.

Anna D. Adams. Theatrical Beauty Pus-
rle. 10000 prizes to those who solve it.
Amuses young and old. Send 25c to-day.
Room 212. 80 State street, Chicago.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-02-12
fine for Trolley Cars.

A trolley company in Vermont
whose cars fail to come to a full stop
and display a signal at a grade rail-
road crossing is subject to q nne e
$25 for each omission
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-02-12

England spends $4O,OOO,OOO per year
for eggs and poultry for one-half of which
she is dependent on foreigners.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-02-12

1t is estimated that $4,000 persons n
New York City make their living by
their wits, which means the lack Of wit In
others.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-02-12
the cues, for simple Enxli.h.

The QueNt 1Of SImpI6 EnBIHUh.
"You say you read every word Of ths
advertisements in that magazineY"
yes answered Miss Cayenne. "It's
a relief to find something that isn't in
| Observation-Disclosures Star.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-02-12

only One "BRoM0 aUININE"
That Is LAXATIVE RoMO QUINISE. Look
fer the Signature Of q. w. GROVE. Used the
World ever to Cure q Cold in One Day. 25c.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-02-12
ONE KIDNEY GONE,

But Cured After Doctors Said There
Was No Hope.
Sylvanus o. Nerrill, Milford, Me,
SAYS: '"Five years ago a bad injury
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-02-12

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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-02-12

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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-02-12

Gould not something be done to make
the girl more comfortable" asked New
ley. his eyes leaving her face and stray
ing along the road. You are a good
fellow and she looks a good girl, and ]
should think something might be done
Let me see. old Miriam at the Winterfeld
Lodge is looking out for some one to help
her and take care of her. I will speak
about it,"
Il fear it will not do. sir" put in
Brent, un%willingly. "Of course. Miriam
could not pay, and. Rhoda dear. l feal
l don't earn enough for both Of us, anc
TO put away for our marriage and furni
ture and things. It's a kind thought
though. of yours. Mr.. Newley."
Miriam can afford to pay, or ] never
should have proposed it." said Neville,
composedly. .'She always intended t.
pay for help, and to pay well. I believe
Rhoda would like to live here. l dare say
and you would so away content yourself
Yourself to leave her here. BY the way
| would not mention this before l went i
We're YOU. Brent. as you can not pos
sibly wait to see it all settled. As soor
as YOU are gone. I will put it into Mi
RAMS hands. Then the servants here
at any rate, can not laugh at ithod'
i about her sweetheart.
'Ishoda dear, you would be so conten
with Miriam said her lover, with earn
est gladness "and it's such a comfort
able cottage. and Mrs. Trenham's house
keeper would be kind to you"
a shadow scarcely perceptible. and gon
in an instant. crossed Newley's face
"Yes. Mrs. Sheriff would be kind I
you.'' he said. THAT is one reason VIII.
l should like Brent to feel you are nea
here. The parting is hard enough TO
him. I dare say, without his having t
feel that YOU are uncomfortable and un
cared for
r don't know what thanks l can Say
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1909-06-16
Winthrop College Scholar
ship and Entrance Exami-
nation

Ehv examination Tor The av ard OF
vacant Scholarships IN Winthrop col
lcge and for he admission OF new stu
dents Viii be held at the County Court
House on Friday, July >, at a. nm.
Applicants must be not less than fifteen
years Of age When Scholarships are
vacant after July ? they viii bc award
ed To those making the highest average
NJ this examination, provided thev
meet the conditions governing the
award. Applicants for Scholarships
should write to President Johnson be
fore the examination for scholarship
examination blanks.
Scholarships are worth SlOo and free
tuition. The next session will open
September Is, 1909. For further infor-
instion and catalogue, address Pres. ID.
h. Johnson, Rock Hill, :. q. gO-td 8
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1909-06-16

ness ana gratincatlOn. de re.
viewed the career of General
Lee, who died, "leaving an un.
tarnished record, and memory
deservedly honored with admira-
ton and respect, because OF his
noble lite and character, of which
his surviving son and friends will
be ever proud, and which, all who
follow him, may emulate"
Continuing, General Grant
said; * myself, am especially
grateful, to have this opportunity
of speaking in honor of General
Stephen Lees memory, as less
than two years ago, he, my kind
friend and hospitaole host, took
me over these very historic
grounds at Vicksburg, and we
recalled together the incidents of
the fearful struggle which occurr.
ed here, in 1868, where he and
had both been wount ed, General
Lee serving during that struggle,
as a distinguished officer of the
Confederate army, and | being
with my father, who commanded
the forces OF the opposing Un-
ion army. We talked over the
battles of the past with no feel
ings OF bitterness, but only with
reJoicings, that peace had been
established and that harmony
patriotism and loyalty to one
flag, now exist throughout our
great land.
SIN the shadow of this beauti-
ful statue, built to the memory
of this knightly and chivalric sol
der, l am glad 10 recall the ear.
nest wish cherished constantly
by my own dear father, General
Ulysses 5. Grant, tor peace and
harmony among the American
people. This wish was shown
In the terms granted here at
Vicksburg, and also April 9 1865,
when at Appomattox, upon read
ing that the sidearms, horses and
private property of his officers
and enlisted men could be retain
ed by them, General Robert h.
Lee said to General Grant, These
terms will have, indeed, most
happy effect upon my army, and
upon the whole South.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1909-06-16
HaIley's Comet.

During the latter part OF the
year Hslley's comet, the most
remarkable in the history OF
such bodies, is expected to make
Its appearance. 1t will not be
seen to the best advantage, how
ever, till about May l, 1910.
This comet returns to us about
every seventy-five or seventy-six
years, and its return may be
traced back tor more than two
thousand years. 1t is certsin to
create a sensation throughout
the world, asit has always done
upon the occasions of its visits,
but as modern astronomy has
shown that its orbit does not In
tersect that of the earth, all feel
ings of danger or dread may be
dismissed, for il cannot strike
the earth, though it will be a
grand spectacle for several weeks.
Prof. Otis Ashmore in Atlanta
Journal.