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The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-07-09

o'FIannigan's Sorrow.
/. O'F1annigan came home ono night
With q deep band of black Grape
around his hat.
"Why, Mike" exclaimed his wife.
what are you wearing that mournful
thing for?"
I'm wearing 1t for your first hus-
band" replied Mike firmly; I'm sorry
he's dead"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-07-09

lines as minute as those of any city
mansion.
The ideal home for the COW would
contain no hayloft. The ceiling should
be lathed and plastered or the raft
ers should be few and cleaned fire.
quently.
The walls ought to be of cement
and glass-plenty of light being i'm
portant, and the foor of cement.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-07-09

This kind of construction makes it
possible to turn the hose on the walls
and floor daily, thus washing away
every particle of dirt into a drain
which carries it into a distant part Of
the premises.
Neither is there manger, an ac-
cumulation of hay dust laden with
bacilli would endanger the cows
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-07-09
PIayfully Speaking.

Piayfuliy Speaking.
Mrs. Wabash-She's had six we'd
dings in her life.
Mrs. Dearborn - What! Been q
bride six times?
"Yes: what do you think Of that?"
II think you might call her q we'll
groomed woman"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-07-09
DECISION HITS IOWA UNIONS,
Cities Must Not Discriminate Against
"open Shops" Decides Court

Des Moines, Iowa, July 3.-When a
city advertises for bids it must not
take into account the union label and
must not discriminate against any bid
der because it operates a non-union
shop. This decision by the state su-
preme court today is regarded az one
of the hardest blows ever dealt union.
ism in Iowa.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-07-09

Twenty million people day are help
ing their digestions with real mint
leaf favored Wrigley's Spearmint.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-07-09

In the matters of conscience, first
thoughts are best; in matters of pru-
dence last thoughts are best.-Versole.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-07-09

Overheard In the Coat Room.
''How's 1t going. Fred?'
Rotten! Only a few 'apence and
they've piuched the dscoy bob l put
In the plate"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-07-09

A household once supplied with Ham
Inns Wizard Oil is seldom allowed to be
without it. In case of sudden mshap or
accident Wizard Oil takes the place Of
the family doctor. Are you supplied?
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-07-09
Nobleman, Probably.

The best season of the year for a
girl to marry is in the fall. It's an
easy matter to teach man to build
fires when the honeymoon is on.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-07-09

There is more Or less moonshine in
the astrology business.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-07-09

II the man who has nothing to say
would only say It he would soon
acquire . reputation sor wisdom.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-07-09

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teethng, softens the gums reduces IN
damma ation aays pain, cures wind colio 26c bottAe
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-07-09

The night OF the highball isn't q
bad - tho morning aftsr
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-07-09

A doctor of divinity should believe
in the faith cure.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-07-09
ANNUAL Statement

ANNUAL Statement
For the Year Ending December 31st,
A. o. 1908,
or the condition and affairs Of the
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE COM.
PANY,
organized under the laws Of the State Of
California, made to the Commissioner
or Insurance of the State of South Da-
kota. pursuant to the laws thereof.
President, VIM. ]. Dutton. Secretary,
Louis Weinmann. Incorporated May s,
1868 Commenced business June Is,
1868 Home Office, 4O1 California street,
San Francisco, Cal.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1909-09-17

Continued Next Sunday.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1909-09-17

dered, you KNOW" she qualified hastily.
The next morning a messenger came
up from the town with letter direct
ed to Messrs. Britt and Saunders. 1t
was from the enemy and requested
them to meet him in private confer
ence at that afternoon. II think it
will be for the benefit of all concerned
if we can get together" wrote the en-
envy in conclusion.
The messenger carried back with
him a dignified response in which the
counselors for Mr.. Browne and Lady
Deppingham respectfully declined to
engage in any conference at this time.
At 2 o'clock that afternoon the entire
force of native servants picked up
their belongings and marched out of
the chateau The major domo. suave
and deferantial, gravely Informed Mr..
Britt that they We're leaving at the in
stigation of their legal adviser, who
had but that hour issued his instruc-
lions.
81 hope you are not forgetting what
1 said about the American gunboats, -
said Britt ponderously.
"Ah," said Baillo, with a cunning
smile, "our man is also great Ameri
can He can command the gunboats
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1909-09-17
Copyright. 1908. by Dodd. Mead
a Co.

1T would be great help. If we
can show that you and Mrs.-er-Lady
peppingham have queer spells occa-
sionally, it,
mot for all the islands in the world"
cried Lady Deppingham. 'The idea!
Queer spells! Please be good enough
to leave me out of the insanity dodge
as you Americans call it."
SIS it necessary to make my husband
insane III order to establish the fact
that his grandfather was not Of sound
mind?" queried pretty Mrs. Browne,
with her calmest Boston infection.
"It depends on your husband" said
Britt coolly. eff he sticks at anything
which may help us to break that will
he's certainly insane. That's all I've
got to say about it,
"Well, Pm hanged if I'll pose as an
insane man." roared Browne.
"Mr. Saunders hasn't asked me to
be insane, have you, Mr.. Saunders?'
asked Lady Agnes in her sweetest
scorn.
81 don't apprehend"- began Saun-
ueIS HSIN OuSly.
Saunders" said Britt calculatingly
and evenly, ''next thing We'll have to
begin hunting for insanity in YOU
family. We haven't heard anything
from you on this little point, Lord
Deppingham."
Il don't know anything about Mr.
Saunders family" said Deppinghan
stiff1y. Britt looked at him for a mo-
lnent, puzzled and uncertain. Ther
he gave short hopeless laugh anG
said under his breath:
'Holy smoker
When he finally called the confer
ence adjourned and prepared to de
part he calmly turned to the stenog
rapher.
did you get all this down, Miss Pei
ham?''
Eyes, Mr.. Britt"
J "Goodw Then he went away, leav
ing the quartet unconsciously de
, pressed by the emphasis he place,
upon that single word.
The next day but one it was an
nouuced that the enemy had move'
into the bungalow. From time to tim
his gray, blue or white clad fgur
: could be seen directing the operation
+ of the natives who were engaged il
rehabilitating Wycllholmes nest"
, The chateau was now under tn
very eye of the enemy.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1909-09-17

too, sahib. We have told him that you
have the great power. He shows us
that he can call upon the English ships
as well, for he comes last from Lon
don. He can have both, while you
have only one. Besides, he says you
cannot send a message in the air with
out the wire unless he give permits
sion. He have little machine that
catch all the lightning in the air and
hold it till he reads the message. Our
man is a great man-next to Moham-
med"
Britt passed his hand over his brow,
staggered by these statements.
Say, he's smoother than l thought.
Most men would have been -
fools enough to say that it was all
poppycock about me sending wireless
messages and calling out navies. but
not he! And that machine for tapping
the air! Say, we'd better go slow with
that fellow. Shall call him up op the
phone and head off the striker"
Anything, Mr.. Britt, to get back
our servants" said Lady Depp!ngham,
who had come up with Mrs. Browne.
When Britt reappeared after brief
stay in the telephone booth he was
perspiring freely, and his face was
redder, if possible, than ever before.
"He was very peremptory at first
and very agreeable in the end. l said
we'd come down at 4:30. He asked
me to bring some cigarettes. Say, he's
a strenuous chap. He wouldn't haggle
for a second"
Britt and Saunders found the enemy
waiting for them under the awning in
front of the bank. He looked a man
from the top of his head to the tips OF
his canvas shoes. Every line of~his
long body indicated power, vitality
health. Both men were surprised by
the eager, sincere manner in which be
greeted them.
"Glad to see you, gentlemen ht
said He was head taller than
either, coatless and hatless, a lean but
brawny figure in white crash trousers
Its very coed of you to come down
If you'll come to my shack I'll mix
you real American cocktail, a min
julep, brandy smash or anything yol
: like in season. There's a fine min
bed up my way, just back of thu
bungalow. It's more precious than ;
ruby mine, let me tell you. And We
I'll gladly exchange 800 carats o
mint, Mr.. Britt, for dozen boxes o
your cigarettes. Do you know, gen
tlemcn, ! made the greatest mistake
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1909-09-17
CHAPTER IN.
THE AMERICAN BAR.

x Yh)C'RE wanted at the phone,
Va Mr. Britt" said Miss Pei
ham. 1t was late in the even
- ing day or two afterward.
Britt went into the booth. He was
not in there long, but when he came
out he found that Miss Pelham had
disappeared. The coincidence was sig
niticant-Mr. Saunders was also miss
ing from his seat on the window sill
at the far end of the long corridor.
Britt looked his disgust and muttered
something characteristic. Having no
one near with whom he could COM
1nunicate, he boldly set off for the
hanging garden, where Deppingham
had installed the long idle roulette
paraphernalia.
cay" he said without ceremony,
telephoned. There's a lot of excite
ment in the town. don't know what
to make of it."
'Then why the devil are you break
ing in here with til" growled Doping
ham.
"This'll interest you, never fear.
There's been a row between Won Blitz
and the lawyer, and the lawyer has
numerically thrashed Won Blitz. Good
Lord, I'd like to have seen it, wouldn't
you, Browne? Say, he's all right,
isn't hep
"Wnat was it all about?" demanded
Browne.
hot Tn SO in I,o
habit of licking his wives" said Britt
Our friend the enemy met him this
evening and told him that no white
man could beat his wife, singular OIL
plural, while he was around. Vol
Blitz is big, ugly chap, and he nat
urally resented the interference will
his divine might. He told the lawyer
to go hang or something equivalent
The lawyer knocked him down. From
the way Bowles tells it he must have
knocked him down so necessarily il
the next FIVE minutes that Won Blitz'l
attempts to stand up were nothing
short Of a stutter. Moreover, h
wouldn't let Won Blitz stab him wortl
cent. Bowles says he's got Vol
Blitz cowed, and the whole town il
walking in circles, it's so dizzy. Well
to make it short, the lawyer has go
Won Blitz to hating him secretly, ant
the German has lot Of influence owe
the people. 1t may be uncomfortabl
for our good looking friend"
eff he should be in great DANCE
down there" said her ladyship firml
perhaps consciously-'we must offe
him a safe retreat in the chateau.
The others looked at her in surprise
eve can't stand off and see him mui
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1909-09-17
Little Bear Ridge

Mrs. John Benjamin made a flying
trip to American Ridge Tuesday.
Andrew Hawkinson has finished
threshing OF Little Bear Ridge, and
comparative reports show the yield Of
grain to be double that of previous
years.
Mrs. w. Kollenburn, who has been
u1weIl for some time. was taken to
Pullman for treatment Saturday.
Miss Thompson from Moscow has
been employed to teach the upper
Little Bear Ridge school.
Beans. beans, beans. GoodJpros.
poets for bumper crop ont Little
Bear Ridge.
The Ladies' Aid will hold business
meeting at the church Friday the 18th.
Arrangements will be made for a
bazar in the near future.
Mrs. Campbell is preparing to visit
her daughter, Mrs. Singer. in Arizona.
,Teamsters say the recent food did
more good than harm to the grade
IN the creek bottom, as much gravel
and dirt was left in the road which
was needed badly to cover the rocks.
Ten more pupils we're enrolled Mon.
day. This makes an enrolment Of
thirty-six.
Mr.. Hupp has been working like q
good fellow trying to get things II
shape so he can attend the fair a
Seattle, but has decided to pull ou
and 90 despite the work.
Mr.. Tetrick and family moved or
the Ridge last week. They have
rented the farm formerly rented by Ii
Roy Brooks. Mr.. Tetrick and family
are active church workers and will b.
great help in our Sunday School.
Church announcements: Sunda,
school, 1890 m; services are held b.
Rev. Taylor tine second and fourtl
Sundays of each month; services b.
Rev. Ulvestad the third Sunday o
leach month at 8 Is and s pm
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1909-09-17
Princess Flour contains all
the good part of the wheat
and none of the other part.
PEARY REPEATS ATTACK
Insists He Is Only White Man Who
Ever Reached the North Pole.

Battle Harbor, Lab, Sept. IA, via
wireless to Cape Ray. N. ST. am
the only white man who has ever
reached the North Pole and l am
prepared to prove 1t at the proper
time. | have said that DR.. Cooks
statement that he had reached the
Pole should not be taken seriously
and that | have him nailed by con-
crete proof to support my statement.
In six months you probably will get
the whole story. intend to wait
until DR.. Cook has issued his full.
authorized statements. UP to the
present time there have been only
newspaper accounts of DR.. Cooks
alleged Polar trip and they may or
may not be accurate. When DR..
Cook has time to publish complete
authorized version of his journey
will be the proper opportunity for
me to make public the information
which l have. After that the jury
/ in other words, the people and the
| scientific bodies of the world-will
/ pass judgment on the matter and
/ there will be nothing left of DR..
! Cooks capital but his own asser-
lions that he has reached the North
Pole. In the meanwhile it is my
determination not to deal with de-
bates for the reason already stated. ;
The above statement was made to
the representative of the Associated
Press by Commander Peary, in reply
to a question on the Peary-Cook con-
| trOYerSY.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1909-09-17

The enemy ptloted them statrdily through
the toaCn.
the back of his head some day soon.
He has no right to a single ruby, even
If he should see one and know what it,
was. Just tell him that, please, Mr..
Saunders"
81 shall, confound him." exploded
Saunders, shifting the table nightly.
Hes too uppish anyhow. He needs
taking down."
"Ah, Selim," interrupted the enemy
as the native boy entered, mo mail,
ehT'
mo, excellency, the ship is not Cue
to arrive for two weeks"
"Ah, but, Selim, you forget that I
am expecting letter from Won Blitz's
wives. They promised to let me know
how soon he is able to resume work at
the mines."
Il hear you polished him off neatly"
said Britt, with q grin.
"Just the rough edges, Mr.. Britt. He
is now a gem Of purest ray serene.
By the way, I hope you'll not take my
mild suggestions amiss."
There's nothing l object to except
your power to call strikes among our
servants That seems to me to be
rather high handed" said Britt good
naturally.
"No doubt you're right" agreed the
other, "but you must remember that I
needed the cigarettes"
my wordv' muttered Saunders ad-
miringly.
Look here, old man." said Britt, his
cheeks glowing; ''it's mighty good of
you to take this trouble for
Don't mention it. I'd only ask in
return that we three be a little more
sociable hereafter. We're not here to
cut each others throat you know,
and we've got deadly half year ahead
of us. What say?" D.
For answer the two lawyers aro&
and shook hands with the excellent
enemy. When they started for the
chateau at 7 o'clock, each with six
mint juleps about his person, they
were too mellow for analysis. The en-
envy, who had drunk but little, took
an arm Of each and piloted them stur-
Oily through the town.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1909-09-17
The Indian In Bronze.

If certain people have their way the
phrase 40, the poor Indian" must
Eoon go out of use. The Indian is to
be commemorated in bronze. Prac-
tically every influence that has been
potent in shaping the history of
this country has been signalized in
enduring bronze except the American
Indian, the original proprietor Of the
domain out of which the white man
carved the mightiest republic on earth.
1t seems needless to argue the In
dams fitness for treatment in a me-
mortal way When it comes to de-
tails, however, there may be room for
discrimination. One project is to COM
memorate the Mingo chief, Logan, on
the scene of the massacre of the 10
gan family, another to place a heroic
bronze figure of the American Indian
in New York harbor. The sentiment
which prompts these tributes to van,
ishing race is not personal or local
but national in it's reach, and if the
red man is to be immortaliZed at this
time it seems fitting that the govern
ment. as trustee for the remnant OF
the once noble people, should partici
pate and invest the ceremonies will
official dignity.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1909-09-17

Now Abdul Hamid is praised for his
unfailing courtesy, enthusiasm for cd
ucation and general benevolence and
kind heartedness even to those guilty
of attempts on his life. If he can
manage to relegate that harem story
to the Ananias club Abdul will stand
as a royal good fellow.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-02
PERSO AIS.

Miss Vivian Coulson left this morn
ing for st. Louis where she will visit
with her grandmother.
Latimer Goodrich arrived in the
city this morning for a visit with John
Irwn.
Miss Josephine Caldwell OF Hast
ings. Minnesota, is visiting at the
home of P. G. Hayden.
J. R. Watkins of Wenona, Minnesota.
Is visiting with c. r. Joy.
Alfred SAMSON of Kahoka, Mo-. re.
turned home after weeks visit with
his cousin, Luella SAMSON.
Mrs. Yolton of st. Joe. Mo-, visited
at the home OF Mrs. w H. SAMSON
this week.
Mrs. Keyser, of Denver, H., and
Mrs. Emrick Of Aledo, ILL.,, were visit
ors at the home Of Mrs. w. H. San
som.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-02
CARTHAGE, Ill.
) 5000 >~~ 80

DR.. Ellis Boston has returned from
Excelsior Springs. Mo.
Mr.. j. Mace is very Ill.
The funeral services Of Rev. ]. j.
Cramer of st. LIano, Texas, were held
At West Point, Thursday, and were
conducted by Hon. G. j. Scofield OF
this city.
A foundation for one OF the cannons
given the city by the government.
has been completed at the southwest
corner Of the court house, and the
cannon mounted.
Paul Califf srd Edith Egbers took
the carly morning train for Peoria
Wednesday and we.e married in thai
city the same afternoon. This young
couple took this pan Of avoiding theil
many friends and thus securing quie'
wedding. Their future plans have not
been outlined to their friends, as Il
was complete surprise to everyone
Paul is charter member Of the s. S
Fraternity and we predict that there /.
something in store for him from tina
honorable body upon his return to thu
city. The entire community join ii
wishing them much happiness ant
, prosperity.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-02

Minors Cannot Smoke Them and Deal
ers Must Not Sell
Them.

pers."
What papers 2"
Cigarette papers"
The situation was intense. as Ralph
Renshaw, the relentless constable,
faced Rufus Stogie, the cigar dealer.
With lowering look OF baffied rage,
Stogie grudeingly drew forth the
package of cigarette papers, while the
faithful constable snapped the wrist
lets on him and dragged him on to
the dungeon especially provided for
offenders against the anti-cigarette
law.
This scene is liable to be enacted in
any cigar store In Keokuk after the
Fourth Of July, when the anti-cigarette
law becomes effective because 1t is
some fierce statute.
The new law utterly proscribes the
sale Of cigarettes or cigarette papers
within the state OF Iowa. Il also for
bids minors smoking cigarettes in pub
lie places and the fresh school kid
who formerly gloried in the manliness
that he fancied cigarette poised in
his face impaired. had better look out
or the cops will get him.
! For the first offense Of dealers who
violate the anti-cigarette law q fine
Of not less than $25 and not more thar
| $1,000 is provided and IN addition (
this q tax Of 5000 leved against tn,
| property. For the second offense +,
fine Of $500 is provided or six month,
in the county jail and the $500 tax i
levied again.
. Another drastic feature of the law i
contained in the provision that IL
person even suspects cigarettes o
| cigarette papers are being sold in
certain building they can forthwith
secure search warrant to confirm
their suspicious.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-02
CITY NEWS.

pr. Colby. Dentist. over Younker's.
Just received q shipment Of white
waists at Central store.
Sutlive Brothers headquarters for
all kinds OF fireworks. wholesale and
retail.
A meeting Of the Judiciary com
mittee OF the city council has been
called for tllis evening.
There will be q meeting Of the fire
committee of hotels taoi taointaoinin
committee Of the city council this
evening.
The night OF all nights. nexs
Tuesday night. The Royal Neighbors
and woodmen moonlight excursion on
the steamer ]. S.
Mr.. and Mrs Herman Brinck OF
West Point will celebrate their gold.
en- wedding on Sunday. They have liv
ed in West Point all OF the fifty years
Of their married life.
Kendrick Carter has fled petit
ton with the city clerk asking SIS for
damages to his garden at 314 Blondeau
on or about June Is.
The Keokuk District Conference
OF the NJ. e. church will be held al
Eldon next Monday. Tuesday and
Wednesday. An unusually interest
Ing program has been prepared FOL
the three days session.
Cancel that other engagement and
go with the Royal Neighbors and
Woodmen next Tuesday evening on
the steamer j. s.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-02

sPEcIAl.
Palm leaf fans lie each, tomorrow
at the Central store.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-02
CITY NEWS.

There was considerable interest
in yesterdays election. The Gate
City gave out the retrns as fast as
they were received and accommodated
a great many people with the news,
the telephones being on a constant
tinkling up until after o'clock.
Mrs. Mary e. Mullikin has filed a
petition with the city clerk stating
that she does not want to construct
the fifteen foot side walk at Royal
Hotel, In view of the fact that she
has had considerable expense lately
and will have in the future If forced
to. comply with the new state law re
garding the equipment of hotels.