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The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-02-13
How 10 Make Tea,

Mrs. Wickersham had advertised for
an experienced cook. The first appll-
cant who came in answer to the ad-
vertisement was stout, redhaired
young woman. Mrs. Wickersham pro-
pounded several questions which she
answered In a fairly satisfactory man
ner. Then she asked her:
How long do You boil tea?"
q We'll. mem" said the young woman,
Some folks biles 1t longer and some
shorter. It's all matter O. taste
But you do boil 1t, don't you?"
"Oh. yes. cert'nly; but I've allus
thought that two hours was long
enough to bile any tea. You can git
all the stren'th out of It in that time. "
Youths Companion.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-02-13
store Carries Old Hotel Name.

Away up in Harlem is sign which
reads: The Old Astor House Store"
In reply to an inquiry the proprietor
said: The business was established
IN the vicinity of the old Aator house
when the latter was the big hotel Of
New York. Later on 1t moved up to
Fourteenth street and carried the
nams of the old hotel with it. Some
years after II moved up to Forty-sec-
ond street and the name went with It.
Then 1t jumped all the way to Har-
lem and. as the name had become one
OF the fixtures OF the business. 1t was
maintained. The business now is in
the hands or the third generation OF
the family that established it. Just a
bit OF sentiment"-New York Press.
Best to Conceal Sorrows.
Those who want friends to whom
to open their griefs, are cannibals OF
their own hearts-Bacon.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-02-13

the new s2o.OOO.OOO passenger station
for the Chicago & Northwestern rail-
road. 1t was discovered that part OF
the land desired was owned appar-
emily by one Tim" Sullivan, who
could not be found AS lack OF Il
clear title would have proved seri-
Gus obstacle TO the construction OF
the new building, search was made
for Sullivan all over the country.
Recently 1t was learned that Sulli-
van had died at Lynn, Mass, and ef-
forts were made TO locate his heirs.
Now. a woman who says she Is Sui
Iivans widow, announces at Lynn
that she will claim the property,
which is valued Mt $250.000.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-02-13
In Mixed Company.

The sort of people travelling and
staying at good hotels has become
very mixed, All classes and conditions
OF men are now sufficiently we'll of to
frequent the more expensive places.
A lady found herself recently placed
at table d'hote beside her dress.
maker and the owner of shop where
she bought her perfumery, while a
gentleman, recognizing his haIrdresser
in the smoking room. was accosted by
him with the polite request: Il hope.
sir. you will kindly keep my secret,
but | am staying here. as | usually do
at hotels. not in my own name. but as
Maj. S."-London Graphic.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-02-13
Curious Mexican Indians.

Buried in the heart Of civilized,
powerful and progressive foreign peo,
pie, little handful OF Indians have
lived for 300 years and have con-
trived to keep during all that time
their national characteristics, their
traditions and their individuality. II
you seek them you will find them In
Amatlan de los Reyes, village In the
state of Vera Cruz. Mexico, They are
the Amatecas.. The Amatecas are per
haps the only people in the republic
who have succeeded in retaining for
themselves what Is practically self
government.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-02-13
Mammoth eeets of New Mexico.

From Mora comes story OF sugar
beets more than two feet long and
pounds. There are said to be two Of
these monster tubers there. and II is
claimed they were grown on the farm
of native who lives several miles up
the valley from the town Of Mora. 1t
Is the intention OF the Mora county
grange to send these monster beets
to the irrigation congress.-Las Vegas
Optic.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-02-13
IF you ARE A TRIFLE SENSITIVE

About the size OF your shoes it's some
satisfaction TO know that many people
can wear shoes a size smaller by
sprinkling Aliens FootEase into
them Just the thing for Dancing Par
ties. Patent Leather Shoes, and for
breaking in New Shoes. When rubbers
OF overshoes become necessary and
Your shoes pinch. Aliens Foot-Ease
gives instant relief. Sold Everywhere,
25c, Sample FREE Address. Allen S
Oimsted. lie Roy n. Y. Don't accept
any substitute.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-02-13
Hopeful.

'I understand your wife has joined
the suffragettes?'
Yes" answered Mr.. Meekton; and
I'm glad of it."
Then you approve Of the suf
fragettes?'
mo. One OF these days they'll do
something that Henrietta disapproyes
Of, and then she'll give them the talk
Ing to that they deserve. Washing
ton Star.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-02-13
Willing to ObIIae.

when you feels any temptations
comm along said the friend and ad.
wiser, you mus say: Get thee benin
me, Satan"
''Da's what I done said" answered
Mr. Erastus Pinkley. AN den l
'magines [ hyuhs Satan answer me
back: Da's all right. We's both gwine
de same way, nohow, an 1t don make
DO diff'unce to me which leads do
puhcession.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-02-13
When Graft VIII Die.

The human race will not be abso-
lutely perfect until a man can edu-
cate himself to walk by a twodollar
bill on the sidewalk and not pick 1t
up. Then. indeed, would graft be
dead in m-Manchester Union.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-02-13
Study.

Histories make men wise; poets,
witty; the mathematics. subtitle; ma.
tural philosophy. deep, moral. grave;
logic and rhetoric. able to contend.-
Francis Bacon.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-02-13
HIa Chief Concern

The average man worries very little
about his character as long as his
reputation is in good repair.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-02-13

Farming on tho Increase.
Argentinas area under cultivation Is
now 36,0oo.oo0 acres, comparing With
l2,00o0oe III 1905.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-02-13
WIDOW OF tim" SULLIVAN
READY TO CLAIM FORTUNE

Chicago. Feb. 12.-During the nego-
iiasions for the purchase of a site for
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-02-13

Diligence Above All.
All things are subseryient to dill.
gence,-Antiphonus.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-04-09
LAST RAIL Is LAID
ON NEW COAST LINE

Chicago, April SIT was announced
today from the offices OF the Chicago
Milwaukee a st. Paul railroad in this
city, that without any golden spike
without the presence of any Of the prin-
cipal officers of the company, the last
rail on the Pacific coast extension OF
the Chicago, Milwaukee a. St. Pau
railway, now known as the Chicago
Milwaukee & Puget Sound railway. has
been laid at a point I'VE miles east OF
Missoula.
There was no celebration OF any kind
and the completion of the sixth trans
continental railroad was simply a part
OF the days work The length of the
extension just completed from the Mis-
souri, river to Seattle n Tacoma, is a
trine over 1,400 miles.
The completion OF the new transcon-
tinental line creates a worlds record
for rapidity of railway construction
The first shovelful of earth on the new
line was turned April 10, 1906. Since
then 60, 900, 900 cubic yards of material
has been excavated, $50. 900 yards OF
tunnel driven, 20 miles OF bridges erect
ed and 200. 900 tons OF S5-pound rails
laid at a cost OF $S5. 900, 600. The bal
lasting OF the new transcontinental
line will be completed about June. 1909
and regular freight and local passenger
service will be established thereafter
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-04-09
ARBITRATION TO END
TROUBLES OF MINERS

Terre Haute, Ind. April Hos
tilities between the Hungarians and the
American coal miners at Jasonvhle
were not renewed this morning, and IL
is said arbitration will probably be
brought about.
The Hungarians have greatly out
numbered the Americans at Jasonville
and there have been repeated fights.
Last night the Americans held a meet
ing and appointed a committee TO call
on the Hungarians n order them to
leave the field. The COMMITTEES was
fired on as ii approached the house in
which many of the Hungarian miners
were gathered.
Six Americans were wounded. The
Americans retired to shelter. and
opened fire on the Hungarian fort. 1t
is not known whether any Of the Hun
garians were hit.
Hostilities between the American and
Hungarian miners started yesterday
morning when the Hungarians refused
to allow the Americans to go to work
in the mines. asst night the American
miners met at ~Jasonville n decided
TO warn the foreigners TO leave the
mine. An armed posse started for the
mine to serve the warning. They found
The Hungarians barricaded in one of
their houses and when the Americans
approached the foreigners opened fire.
The fire was returned, and ii is be-
lieved several of she H~ungarians, as
well as five Americans were wounded.
The Hungarians are reported TO have
sent their wives and children away
from the mining camp in preparation
for a hattie. 1t is believed, however,
their ammunition is almost exhausted.
about 1000 rounds. il is said, having
been fred last night.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-04-09
INDIAN LAND SALE
DRAWS MULTITUDE
Lands Sell at $3.50 to So an
Acre With 1900 Bidders
Present,

Gregory, $. d., March 29.-The rush
Of the AND hungry has begun In earn
est. More than 1900 men and women
from all parts OF the west are here to
buy the rough lands along the Missouri
which the Indians and the homestead
ers had left. They have been gather
ing for q week.
Judge Written arrived Tuesday and
arranged by special authority TO grant
the acceptance OF drafts In lieu Of cash,
but issued no receipt till they were
paid. One hundred tracts were sold
yesterday. The sale viii last five days
The first tract went at 81 al acre, but
as there was q dispute among the bid
ders as to who had bought II. 1t was
put up again and sold to ]. II. Scissors.
Bonesteel. S. d., for $50 an acre. The
lowest priced piece was SO. 30 and the
highest went to SO. The great crowd
is being cared for In good shape and
the best of order is maintained. inter
est will be at high pitch all througn-
Judge Written Is pleasing all with ms
evident fairness in the sale. the pro
ceeds goes to the Sioux Indians. rome
stead winners in Trip are coming thlch
and next week win see another great
rush here.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-04-09
NULL PROSECUTES
KAUFMAN CASE
Huron Attorney Engaged pv
Minnehaha County to Handle
States Case.

sioux Falls, s. d., March Sa-Ihat
Thomas II. Null, a prominent attorney
of Huron, has been engaged by MN
as special counsel in the case of Mrs
Emma Kaufman when the latter mas
the new trial which was granted her
nv the state supreme court, as the re-
suit Of an appeal, is the announcement
which has Just been made by George
J. Danforth, OF this city, states attor-
new OF Minnehaha county.
The selection OF Mr.. Null TO assist
States Attorney Danforth will be sat
igfactory TO the people of Parkston'
who have vigorously pushed he prose,
cution Of Mrs. Kaufman, Mr.. Nun
having been engaged by the people OK
Parkston to represent the prosecution
when the case was taken TO the state
supreme court on appeal.
The new trial will tax place In June,
the term of circuit court for Moody
county, to which the defense took a
change Of venue for the first trial, hav-
ing been adjourned until June l. The
first trial Of Mrs. Kaufman took place
IN June, 1907, so ii Will b. two years
almost TO a day when her case again Is
called for trial
Owing to the wide publicity given
the first trial, it is a matter of consid-
cradle conjecture as to whether or not
it will be possible 10 secure a jury TO
again try the case in Moody county.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-04-09
AuREL|US BOWEN
FOUND GUILTY OF
KILLING TEACHER
Convicted of Manslaughter and
Gets Eight Years in the
Penitentiary.

Bighmore, S. D., March 29.-Aurelius
Bowen was found guilty OF manslaugh-
ter in the first degree In the district
court here and sentenced to eight years
in the penitentiary for the killing OF
Katherine Kille on her claim over In
Stanley county nearly two years ago
The case was tried in Stanley county
last summer and resulted in a disagree
ment. after which II was transferred to
HYDE county on n change Of venue.
il was brought out In the trial that
Bowen had tried to a court to the
girl and had on several occasions been
repulsed. He had boasted that he
would win her and that IL he was not
successful he would see that no one
else got her. These boasts were con
sidered meaningless until the victim
was found in her shanty one night aft
err a party with q bullet hole In the
back of her head. Suspicion was natur-
ally fastened on Bowen and ne was
arrested and charged with the crime
for which he has finally been convicted
The mild character OF the verdict Is a.
disappointment to those who firmly be
lieved in his guilt.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-04-09
BUILD MONUMENT FOR
fool SOL DER" BAND

Aberdeen $. D., March 29.-While in
Aberdeen today Colonel Thomas G..
Orr, Of Brookings, president Of the
South Dakota Old Settlers association.
received a letter from Doane Robinson.
secretary of the South Dakota State
Historical society, stating that work
had been commenced on a granite mon
ument to the memory OF the Fool Sol
der band OF Sioux Indians, IL in mum
Der, who in November, 1852. rescued
two white women M -four children
who had beer stolen from their homes
at Lake Chetek, MINI, and taken I"
what is now WalWOrth coGnty, this
state, where the rescue was effected
The monument win be erected at the
scene OF the rescue, on a farm now
owned by Simon Olson, n mile from
Mobridge, $. ID. Mr.. Robinson has con
sented TO deliver the d~edicatory ad-
dress. The monument win consist OF
a plain granite shaft, our feet high
set on top OF two huge native boulders-
1t will be inscribed:
"Chetek ~captiyes rescued here, No
vember, 1862, by Fool Soldier band"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-04-09
BISON PROVIDES A
NEW COURT HOUSE

Bison, S. D., March 30.-To meet the
objections OF partisans OF lennon,
whose town vas defeated by Bison in
the contest, both at the polls and in
the courts, for county seat honors OF
the new county of Perkins, the resi-
dents Of this place are having q fine
new court house building erected. Sew
eral of the county officers are partisans
Of Lennon and they have refused to
open offices here on the ground that
Bison is without the necessary facili-
ties for county purposes. To meet
these objections the new court house
is being erected by the e%nterprising
people OF Bison. The new building will
be 30x50 feet in size on the ground, and
will contain six large Office rooms on
the first floor. and the court room, jury
oOm and witness room on the second
floor. The people Of Bison proudly
boast that g number OF the older coun-
ties in h state are without 30 good
a county building. Work on the struc-
ture will be pushed SO il will b. com
pleted by or % after April 5, at which
time Judge Rice, of the state circuit
court will hear arguments upon man
damus proceedings instituted by Bison
TO compel all the county officers to
maintain their offices in Bison.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-04-09
THESE ARE DESIGNATED
AS DEPOSlTARY BANKS

Pierre, s. D., March 30.-The state
board of finance met Thursday and the
following banks were designated as
depositaries: The First National,
American Exchange, Pierre National
and Bank of Commerce, all of Pierre;
the First National, of ~Brookings; the
First National and Hudson State bank,
OF Hudson; the Exchange bank, of
Lenox: Peoples Exchange, of Worth
Ing: State Banking and Trust company,
of Sioux Falls; First National, Of Alex
andria; the Bank of Harrisburg, Har-
rishurg; the Cotton State bank. Of Col
ton; the Dakota National, Of Aber-
deem, Gregory State bank, Gregory;
Farmers State bank, of Canton; the
First National, of C~enterville; the Ctti-
zens' Bank, OF Parker; the Granite City
bank, OF Dell Rapids; Dakota State
bank, OF Baltic; Farmers State bank,
Of Thomas; First National, of Parxston:
washington Springs State bank, Wes-
sington Springs; the State bank, OF
Florence; the Beresford State bank, Sc
curity State bank, Beresford; Lincoln
County bank, of Canton: Sioux Falls
National bank; the Mitchell National
bank; First National bank, OF Canton;
Sioux Falls Savings bank; Commercial
state bank, of Platte; Security State
bank, Of Clark; the Farmers bank,
Milbank; Bank of Bowdle; belmont
State bank: Hutchinson State bank
OF Parkston.
The minimum rate Of interest was
fixed at 3 per cent per annum on GER
tifcates of deposit, n 2 per cent per
annum on the average daily balance on
active accounts. All banks which
made application for funds, and which
came up TO the requirements OF the
surety bonds were accepted.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-04-09
RAILROADS RACE TO
ENTER RESERVATION

Aberdeen, S. D., April 3.-Reports
from an undoubtedly authoritative
source are In circulation here to the
effect that three railroads will at once
begin q race to see which shall frs
pass through the rich Cheyenne river
reservation country west OF the Mis-
souri, river In northern South Dakota
which will be opened for white settle.
ment next ALL. The roads concerned
are the Chicago, Milwaukee e. st. Paul,
the Minneapolis & st. Louis and the
Chicago & Northwestern.
All three roads have decided, 70 9
certain extent, the routes they will fol-
low. The Milwaukee will build in q
southwesterly direction from Mobridge
across the reservation. The NJ. Il st
l.. will also build In a direction a little
south of west, from it's Missouri river
terminus at LeBeau. The Northwest
ern will extend from Phillip northwest
into the Belle Fourche country.
The three extensions will open up q
rich country, full of possibilities foi
the farmer, and the roads expect &c
have the ears running on the extension
by the time the homesteaders move on
their land. less than a year from now.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-04-09
THE WIRELESS AIDS
SHIP IN DISTRESS

Newport, r. l., March 30.-With
the greater part OF her thousand pas
sengers any accident had hap.
pened, the steamer Providence was
tGwed into Newport today, from the
vicinity of Point Judith, where during
the night the steamer had become dis.
abled through the breaking of her port
p~addlewheel.
When the Providence became dis.
abled, wireless telegraphy was EN-.
ployed to cali the steamer Common.
wealth, which was In the vicinity. She
stood by the Providence until a tug
put in appearance, and took the Provi,
dence IN tow.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-04-09
CONFERENCE OF
CHARITIES Will
HOLD A Meeting
Speaking Talent of National
Reputation Will Address
the Gathering.

Parker, S. D., April 2.-The state
conference OF charities and correction
meets April IA and 10 In Sioux Fails
The committee has prepared an excel
lent program and the conference meet
ing, win be, without doubt, the best
ever held in the state.
The meeting opens at 10 o'clock the
morning Of the 14th with prayer by
Bishop Hare. Mayor w. t. Doolttle
will give the address OF welcome, to
which George w. Nash viii respond,
DR.. Frank Fox. of Sioux Falls, Will ad-
dress h conference on The Mar
without a Character" which Will be
followed by a discussion led by Rev.
James NJ. Brown, Of the same city j.
@. Parsons, NJ. d., will talk ON Tn
Prevention OF Blindness and Deafness,
and the discussion Of this subject VIII
be led by Dora Donald Humbert, OF
Gary.
In the afternoon there will be ad-
dresses by DIR. N, G. Hirschy, president
of Redield college on THE Place of
Religious Education in Social Better
ment:' THE Saving OF Girls by Miss
Emma G. Cook; THE Delinquent Boy,
by a. j. Hutton, superintendent WIS
consin Industrial school for boys; The
Chief American Industry" by Miss
FranCeS Mckinney; "Ine Inspection VI
County Jails and Almshouses," by DIR.
n. *. Warren, Yankton.
John l.. Gillin, Pm. D., of n iowa
State university, will give an address,
and the Queen City quartet will fur
nish music in the evening.
Thursday morning exhibits from the
schools at Gary and Redfeld will be
inspected, an informal discussion on
THE States Duty to Her Unfortun-
ates," will be held, and a visit made TO
the p~enitentiary.
In the afternoon addresses will be
given by Dear Sterling, of the state
university; Bishop O'Gorman, DR.. c.. b.
Mallery, Aberdeen; DR.. A. G. Rogers,
superintendent Minnesota state school
for feeble minded and colony for epilep-
tics. and greetings from Governor Rob
ert S. Vessey.
Hastings n. Hart, of Russell Sage
foundation, New York city, will be
present and deliver an address in the
evening. There will be drills and songs
by classes from the school for deaf and
other special music.
A business session will be held Fri
day morning, electing officers, etc.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-04-09

Gregory, S. D., April 3,-Splitting
two quarter sections of land in TWAIN
to exercise her right OF choice OF lb'
acres OF the choicest land in IrlpE
county, May Melser,, OF kennepec.
holder OF No. / in the famous TrlpE
county drawing of October 10, 1908
Med promptly this morning az . O'Clock
She chose the west half OF the south
east quarter, and the east half OF the
southwest quarter of section II, town
ship 100, range rs. The tract lies just
south of the government townsite OF
Jordan or Witten in the northwestern
Dart OF the county, where the new PR
waite townsite Of Redhill has just been
located a short distance TO the north
of the Melser claim.
The question Of Mrs. Melser's right
10 file had been previously passed upon
by Judge Witten and did not come up
at the time OF the hing when she APP
peared with her locator, Chester
Slaughter, Of Dallas, paid her filing
fee, took her receipt and left the office
soon after. The map in the fling room
was Immediately marked to show that
the tract in question had passed out OF
the list of lands eligible TO entry.
Peter Swift, of Ponca, Neh., who
responded with number 2, chose the
southwest quarter OF section 10, town
ship 81, range "a. which lies a half
AlAAAN " ~ ~ "a FAAAAA"h %Aa~ ~
surrounded by Indian allotments.
L. Hammer, OF Meadow Grove, Neb..
holding No. 3, filed on the west half of
the northeast quarter and the east half
OF the northwest quarter OF section 10,
township 100. range rs, lying a half mile
west OF Jordan, n but little over a
mile from May Melser's claim.
Otto Schneider, OF Mitchell, s. d,
as number 4, made choice of the south
west quarter of section 2, township 81,
range rs, being a half mile from the
government TOWNSHIP Of Colome, sit
uated 10 miles from the present ter
minus of the Northwestern road
Jacob Echert, OF Wichita, Kan, made
the fifth filing on the south half of the
southeast quarter Of section "a, town
ship 9S, rang "A, and lot l and the
southeast quarter OF the northeast
quarter Of section 3, township 81, range
"a.
Samuel Anderson. or Albert City, la,
was the sixth to file and his choice was
the southwest quarter of section 3.
township 100, range az. just north of the
new townsite of Redhill. and only q
short distance from the Melser ano
Hammer claims.
There will be so filings made during
the day If all the holders of lucky
numbers are on hand TO exercise their
right.
At q large public meeting In the audi
forum last evening at which there
were hundreds of the holders of num-
bers, Judge Witten made a lengthy ad
dress and gave full instructions as &c
the filing as we'll as paying a high com
plilnent TO the qualities of the country
to be entered.