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The Washington herald., 1909-10-10
INGERSOLL BOOKS BURNED.
Revival Il Brought TO Close with
Bonfire.

Big Stone Gap. Va. Oct 9.-The pub
lie burning Of books written by Rob
ert Ingersoll and other publications
pertaining to inhdellty marked the
closing Of a series Of revival services
under the auspices Of the Methodist
Episcopal Church at Pennington Gap
Thursday night.
Several volumes had been gathered
from the homes Of a number OF the
converts. and amid song and prayer the
congregation made a bonfire and re-
joiced as they witnessed the fires
progress as one by one the books
were torn from their covers and cast
into the fire.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10
TOURNAMENT ENDS FAIR,
knight of Langley Boy Captures
First HOnOrs in~Xirginia.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Richmond Va. Oct. 9.-In a field Of
thirty-fve horses, Henry d. Hurst. Of
Langley, Va. riding as the Knight Of
Langley Boy" captured first prize in the
Virginia State Fair tournament to-day.
In the competition were contestants from
Maryland. virginia, and the District Of
Columbia. A purse OF SIS was offered for
the most expert rider with the lance
The event took the place of the regular
races, and closed the feature of the
fair.
Herbert Crook. Of Sykesville. Nd. and
L. D. Love. of Beltsvnle. Nd were close
runners for the prize.
Summary:
First prize. Henry D. Hurst. Of Langley. Va.
knight Of Langley Boy: second. Herbert Crook. Of
Sykesville Nd. knight Of Manila Boy; third. l..
d. Love. Of Beltsyille Nd Knight Of Maryland;
fourth. J. +. Love Of Beltsyille Ma. knight Of
Prince George: fifth J. S Blsnford OF Washing.
ton. Knight Of District Of Columbia.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10
WASHINGTON YOUTH
DIES IN new YORK
Maurice Chains, After Gay
Evening, Shoots Self.
GOES TO WITNESS PAGEANTs
After Close of Celebration, boy De-
cided TO Remain i'm New York and
Studs StenOEraphy - washington
Address Given by Relatives Not
Correct-Name Not I'm Directory.

New York. Oc, s-Maurice Claims. a
Eixteen-year-old boy. shot and killed him
self tonight at the home OF his grand
mother. Mrs. Rose Chains, , East lO9th
street. At the house the boys home was
given as Washington, d. c.. at 1870 Penn
sylvanla avenue. For the last four weeks
he has been in this city, and liked It so
well that few days ago he wrote his
mother, saying that he had decided 10
stay here. His father has spent the last
two weeks with him. and they had been
together nearly every evening until to-
night.
Maurice. his grandmother. and a boy
cousin. about fifteen years old were in
TIE house tonight. and the two boys
were playing cards together up to about
$50 o'clock. when Mrs Chains went out
20 DO some marketing Shortly after
ward the boys cousin left. and Maurice
Went Immediately to the front room. the
Office of his uncle. DR. Maurice Chains
opened a drawer in the desk, and took
from It his uneles revolver. Then he
went back into the living room and wrote
tho following letter:
bear Friends: was Just tired Ct this dTeary and
unpleasant ifc. That's all Good-by.
MAURICE CHAINS.
Grandmother Heard shot.
he went into the bedroom and locked
the door. and as his grandmother started
to open the outside door on her return
she heard a shot. She opened the door
and seeing no one in the room where she
he'd left the two boys. She ran out into
the street. There she found a policeman,
who helped her force the door Of the bed
room. Her grandson was lying In bed
With a bullet hole behind his ear. BY the
time the doctor arrived from the Harlem
Hospital he was dad.
None OF the boys family could give
any reason for his suicide. He came TO
New York four weeks ago IN anticipation
OF the Hudson Fulton celebration. Two
weeks later he was Joined by his father
and they had seen the sights together
He had decided that he would have an
opportunity tc make something OF his
life by staying IN New York. and had so
written 70 his mother only a few days
ago.
Interested 1E Sociology.
In accordance with this plan ne recent
~ obtained work as a stenographer and
put in his spare time in studying. He
was especially interested in sociology and
economies. and a book OF stenographic
notes, which was found in his pocket was
filed with entries from various books on
these subjects. His cousin with whom
he was playing cards half an hour be-
fore his death. said that Maurice had
been telling him OF his hopes FOR the
future. and how he expected to study and
equip himself for life in the institutions
Of this city.
1t seemed to his cousin that he was
even more optimistic than usual tonight,
and he laughingly bantered him about
his soaring ambitions before he left
The Washington city directory contains
no such name as Chains, and inquiry at
the address given in the dispatch revealed
that no person of this name lived there
or was known TO the nelghborhood.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10
POET BURNS WRITINGS.
Many Unpublished Poems Destroyed
by c. w. Stoddnrd on Deathbed.

San Francisco. Oct. Sit IS discov-
cred to-day by Publisher A NJ Rob
ertson. 'Tn a Cool Hearth" that the
poet. Charles Warren Stoddard. author
OF South Sea Idyls." has destroyed
on his deathbed a number Of unpub-
lished poems, written a short time be-
fore his death.
Robertson expected TO publish the
collected poems OF Stoddard, who died
recently in Monterey. but when ne
sent for the manuscript none could be
found. Then the poets housekeeper
was questioned, and she said that on
the day before he died Stoddard had
her make a fire in the fireplace and
then he threw into Il many manu-
scripts. Among these were unpublish-
ed poems and the originals Of many
which were printed.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10

If the present plans are carried out,
the National Gallery OF Art in the new
National Museum Building win be thrown
open to the public within the next two
weeks. Workmen are now employed in
making absolutely fireproof the rooms OF
the first floor Of the new building. and
as soon as this work is completed the
pictures now in the old National Museum
building win be transferred 70 their new
quarters
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10
Horses In Belgium.

Horse fairs, held almost continuously,
have helped to make Belgium the greatest
horse breeding country OF its size in the
world. The fairs are largely attended BY
foreign buyers, especially Germans, who
purchase 5000 horses a year at these
exhibitions. II is estimated that there
are now 10000 horses in Belgium. q cOun-
try not quite as large as the State OF
Maryland. which has just about half that
number of horses.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10
Deposed HeaIers May Act.

The drastic action of the church au-
thorities has "set the local church mem
bers by the ears" and to-day they are
considering what action they will take
While some OF the deposed healers say
they will accept the edict from Boston.
others decline to talk. but show by their
actions that they believe. it viii become
necessary to fight 1t is reported that
several OF them have already consulted
eminent legal authorities. The official
explanation OF the mother church Is as
follows:
THE reason for admonishing these six
teen persons was that their testimony
showed that they were not practicinS
Christian Science according 20 the state
ment in its textbook. Science and
Health. with Key to the Scriptures
THE bylaws require that such ad-
monition be given before discipline can
ensue. The removal OF cards from the
Journal is not considered 10 be discipline,
but rather a step toward the protection Of
the public against what might be called
irregular or ignorant practice
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10
GOMPERS GETS HOME
Wants to Be in City to Hear
Court Decision.
GREETED AT PIER BY FATHER
Discussing Conditions ia Europe, He
Declares the Masses show lack OF
Interest I'm Their Own Welfare.
Strikes Are Called n Natural Con-
sequence of Higher Civilization.

New York, Oct 9.-Presldent Samuel
Gompers. Of the American Federation OF
Labor, landed to-day from the French
liner La Savoie, expressing surprise that
the ship had been laden at Havre by non
union men. He was greeted at the pier
Dy his father. who is eighty-twO. and
delegations from labor organizations.
He said he had hurried back to be IN
Washington on Monday so he might be
on hand when the decision on his appeal
in the case OF the Bucks stove and Range
Company is to~be. made by the Court OF
Appeals OF the District Of Columbia.
In regard to this. Mr.. Gompers said:
II am ready 10 go 20 prison anywhere
IN the defense Of American speech"
Mr.. Gompers said he had found condi-
lions on the other side, so far as the
masses were concerned. not 30 good as
they should be. Curiously enough, he
says, the most contented people seem 70
be the poorest. except. perhaps. IN the
case OF France. The French were nat
urally con1ented. They were a frugal peo-
pie, and content was a characteristic OF
the frugal Frenehman.
Wants Healthy Discomfort.
Mr. Gompers said he believed IN a
healthy discomfort with existing condi-
tons. The discomfort however. should
be we'll organized and conducted. Under
such circumstances discomfort made for
social Improvement and was for the good
OF all people
Mr.. Gompers said the result OF the va
rious international labor conferences was
to bring the workers OF the world into
closer touch. and that the working people
OF the Continent and England had come
70 understand each other better: also tina
working folk OF America had benefited
by the conferences. They tended 10 Gre
ate a constructive trade movement OF in
ternstional scope.
silent on Politics.
Mr.. Gompers lodged the question OF his
preference in the local political situation.
On the subject OF strikes. Mr.. Gompers
said that there were no strikes in Egypt,
where people walked around in sacks
and lived in novels. and declared that
strikes were a natural consequence OF
I higher civilization
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10
GOV. TOM CAMPBELL YIELDS.
Texan VIII Go 20 Ell Paso 10 Meet
President TAFT.

Fl Paso. Oct. 9.-After personally
refusing to come 20 El Paso to meet
President TAFT because the President
had declined to VISIT Austin. the capl-
tai. on his Texas tour. Gov. Tom Camp
bell has wired that he will be present
in FL Paso at the meeting OF Presidents
Taft and Diaz.
When Mr. Taft reaches Prescott.
Ariz., he will be greeted by Mrs. Mary
B. Cullumber. his teacher IN Cincin-
natl forty years ago. now an invalid
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10
AUTO TURNS TURTLE.
Ralph de Palma Injured at DanBury
Races.


Danbury, Conn, Oct e.--Driving atty
miles an hour In the sixth event OF the
automobile races here this afternoon,
Ralph de Palma. the well-hnown driver,
in his Flat-Cyclone. was thrown from his
car against the embankment at one OF
the turns on the track and received in
juries which are likely 20 cripple him
for life.
The accident occurred on the home
stretch Of the five-mile handicap. De
Palma was driving at tremendous speed
in an effort to overtake Wagner, the
winner. when one OF his rear tires eX-
ploded and the Cyclone turned turtle
ninging De Palma az least thirty feet
forward against a rail fence surrounding
the embankment at the turn In the track.
The machine turned completely over
twice and was wrecked.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10
PROGRESS.

Progress IS ne law Of nations
Moving on through heat and cold,
Human beings ever searching
For the potent power Of gold.
And the wise ard brave still conquer
In the great eternal fight
That we daily must encounter.
Where often right is ruled by might.
Blood has been the binding morter
OF this glorious Union land,
Where fair Freedom reigns In beauty
And all obey her great command.
That the law must BE- generic.
Equal FOR the rich and poor.
II we last as one Republic
And a thousand years endured
Then, World Power, our banner
Shall prevail from sea 70 sea,
Love and law forever reigning,
Onward 70 eternity
JOHN A JOYCE
Vashinrtnn u q
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10
Chicago. 81, Indiana. 0.

Chicago Oct. 9-Despite the bear
Stories" for which Coach Stage IS IA
nous. Chicago had little difficulty to-day
in defeating Indiana p TO O. Chicago
made all her points in the first half, the
Hoosiers playing the Maroons TO a
stand-still In the final half
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10
Another Lincoln Barber Die.

Bloomington. H.. oct. 81. c. Frickey.
eighty-two years old. who died yesterday
at Petersburg. was said to be the Oldest
barber in Illinois actively engaged in his
trade. He shaved Abraham Lincoln for
several years while Lincoln resided Ia
this vicinity
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10

Special 10 The Washington Herald
Boyds. Md. Oct. 9.-The Presbyterian
Church has extended call to Rev. o. A
Gnlingham. former pastor Of the First
Presbyterian Church at jamestown. Pa.
Rev Mr.. Glllingham has also been called
TO serve the Jamestown Presbyterian
Church at DarnestOwn, which pulpit he
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10
R1eriot Capture. More PrI,e..

Frankfort, Oct 9--Bleriot won the
first prize at the aviation meet here,
covering n round OF the course in one
minute and seventeen seconds. He
also won the first prize for distance.
covering eighteen kilometers In sew
enteen minutes and twenty-three sec
onds.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10
CUBAN FINANCES IMPROVING.
Report Published shows Gain in
Government Receipts and Assets.

Havana, Oct. 9-Cuba's financial con-
dition has materially improved since the
beginning OF its second experiment at
self-government, according to figures
made public to-day.
The end OF the third quarter Of the
new government shows $lOO0,O0O in the
treasury and obligations OF S5.0O0.0OO a
net gain of $2000.000.
An Improvement in the country's busi-
ness is indicated by an increase OF 81, 800 =
COO IN the governments receipts for the
first eight months. the total being ST.
nnO0O0
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10
ON RooSEvELT'S TRAIL.
Leslie Ogden to Shoot Lions Which
May BE Left.

Berlin, Oct. 9.-Leslie ogden, OF Chi
eago. is about TO start on hunting trip
in British East Africa. He intends TO
follow President Roosevelt's tracks. ane
shoot any lions which may be left
Prof Frielander. at the invitation Of
the Germanic Society OF New York, sailed
for New York on Thursday to deliver a
~erIes OF lectures in the large towns OF
the United States. The lectures will
deal with the great composers, particu-
larly Beethoven.
The American Women's Club IS about
TO start a winter season of a series OF
lectures and a lace sale.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10
The Explanation.

From the Chicago News
Charlie. dear" queried the fair maid
at the ball park. why does that man be-
hind the hitter wear such a big bib?'
That" explained Charlie, SIS to keep
him shirt front from getting mussed
when the ball knocks his teeth out"
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10
HARVARD ADMITS PRODIGY.
Eleven boy Enrolled as
Special Student.

NNA 1919 NY -"
Special Student.
Cambridge. Mass. Oct 9-An records
at Harvard for the age Of students were
broken to-day, when a boy named sidis,
eleven years old. was admitted 90 stand
ing In the university as a special stu
dent. Sldls comes to Harvard after
spending one year at Tufts, and was
therefore admitted without the usual en-
trance examinations.
For years sidis has been known not
only In Boston, his native city, but also
throughout all New England as g prodigy
in mathematics, and it Is IN this de-
partment that he viii specialize at Har-
ward. Not IN the history Of the institu-
ton has a boy of such years been allowed
to register as q member of the univer-
sity.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10

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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-01-01

Red DurOCS F'Or Sale
Red Duroc boars for sale, n mile
east of Beloit. @. P. VILAND.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-01-01
II Cents a Day
BUYS an Oliver

This amazing ofrer-the New Model Oliver
Typewriter No. 5 at IL cents a days open to
everybody, everywhere. 1t Is our new and i'm
mensely popular plan of selling Oliver Type
writer's on little easy payments: The aban-
donment of long hand in favor OF clean. legible,
beautiful typewriting is the next great step in
human progress. :,
Already-in all lines Of business and in all
professions-the use of pen and ink Is largely
restricted to the writing Of signatures.
Business Colleges and High Schools. watch
full Of the trend Of public sentiment, are train.
ing q vast army OF young people IN the use OF
Oliver Typewriters.
a The promp and gen.
I'M erous response Of the
A~AM1b> Oliver Typewriter COM
pany to the world wide
VzaRIN3 ESfSgaNME2 demand for universal
~@HASE8 ~ typewriting. gives ire
~ WoYviTSYgTIG mendouS impetus to
kEa ACKNOWLEDGEMENT the movement.
N4g (%gNY d The Oliver, with the
d. Jlargest sale OF any
-@ typewriter in exist
ence. was the logical machine to take the In
itiative in bringing about the universal use OF
typewriters. 1t always leads!
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-01-01
DIR. J. NJ. EVELETH, successor
to DR.. jennings, makes a specially
of Crown and Bridge Work.

- - OtAo6o
Ed. Moscrip and Joe Gopher were
Canton visitors Tuesday.
Theodore Torberson was among our
renewal subscribers this week.
Miss Lillian Cloud went over to
Parker Wednesday as a guest of Mrs.
Cotton.
A. G. Romereim of Chance, Butte
county, was among our new sub
scribers this week.
A. J. Kuhns and son Forrest left
for Grunda Center. Iowa, last Satur-
day where they expect to see the New
Year come in.
Berry Bros. are selling ladies and
children's coats and furs at wholesale
prices.
Judge Kennedy has some additional
items Of interest in his column. Read
what he has to say.
w. M. Abbott, one Of the prominent
farmers in Dayton township, was a
new subscriber this week.
There will be Night Watch services
at the Methodist Episcopal Church
this Thursday evening, commencing
at 10 O'Clock.
Mrs. DR.. Geo. M. Dott of Salem,
after a Christmas visit with her
mother, Mrs. Gapp, and her brothers
and sisters Of this city, returned
home Monday.
Mrs. Libbie Abbott FAIRIES came
down from Hitchcock Tuesday to
spend a couple of weeks with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Abbott. Mrs.
FAIRIES has many friends in Canton
who will be pleased to meet her.
Ernest Axelsson was a visitor Tues
day. He called to learn the date Of
the County Institute, but the date is
not fixed yet, as there Is a desire to
fix a date that will agree with the
State Institute date, and that is not
fixed, but the County Institute will
be held in February.
George Brynjulson started for his
North Dakota home Monday, after a
very happy visit with relatives and
old friends. He had a continuous
round of pleasure from the time he
arrived in Canton until he left. A
grand dinner party in his honor was
given at Ole Steensland's last Sunday,
and he was kept busy until the train
pulled out.
Postmaster Sam Max was over from
Inwood Tuesday and found time to
look in upon the LIE ADER. Sam is a
very genial gentleman, and is happy
over the final outcome of the political
scrap in Iowa. He believes Senator
Cummins will make a record second
to none of the brilliant men that
have honored Iowa in the senate be-
fore him. Samis a prominent citizen
of Inwood and one of the political
leaders of Lyon county.
At the Methodist Episcopal Church
next Sunday morning the pastors SER
mon will be the Motto Sermon for
1909, the text being the Year Text,
I. Thess. $40, 20. The evening ser
mon will be especially for young peo-
pie, particularly for young men, the
subject being taking Sides" and
the text being L. Kings 1921. Sun
day School at II NJ; Junior League at
$3.50 P. NJ; Epworth League at $50 P,
M. Morning preaching at 1880; eve.
ming at 100. A most cordial invita-
ton is extended to you to worship
J here.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-01-01
Tribes OF Jacob and Ernest.

The tribe Of Jacob sat around the
festal board at the home Of Patriarch
Jacob enjoying Christmas cheer. At
the fourth hour after noon the
modern electric bell sounded a call,
and between the spluttering dashes
Of electric energy Jacob heard: &C.
year,-year, oh, year, yes, year-con-
found-new-yes year," then the wire
unkinked and this message came:
"Patriarch Ernest sends greeting to
the tribe of Jacob and the Patriarch
thereof: Thee and thy household are
hidden hence on the first day of the
New Year to sit with us in the en-
joyment Of a feast that the tribe Of
Ernest will serve unto thee and thine
in the glory of peace and good will.
Amen" Patriarch Jacob will sit
with Patriarch Ernest as commanded
and the tribes will dwell in harmony.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-01-01
The Oliver Typewriter Co.,

Subscribe for the LEADER, only Sl.5O
per year.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Thorson took
their Christmas dinner with Mr.. n
Mrs. c. e. Goetz in Sioux City, re-
turning home Saturday.
Mems fine buckled over shoes
others get $3.50 and S1.60. Our price IS
sl.4O. The Dollar Saving Store.
Colds contracted at this season OF
the zeal are quickly relieved with
Bees Laxative Cough Syrup. Its lax
alive quality rids the system OF the
cold. Pleasant to take. Best 1or
children for coughs, colds, Group and
whooping cough. Sold by Sherman q
Roche.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-01-01
Advertised Letters.

The following letters remain un'
called for in the Canton post-office on
Saturday, Dec. 26, 1908.
Miss Annie Anderson.
P. H. Cosel.
Kasper Furebotten (foreign)
Mrs. Riley.
9. D. Russell.
Frank Sparks (3).
Carl Svirkhart.
Orville Vorice.
In calling for the above list please
say advertised.
II. II. SMITH, P. M.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-01-01
Taken Up.

Taken up on the Ole Steensland
farm in Highland township, by the
undersigned, one red yearling steer,
on or about October 18th. The owner
can have the same by paying costs
and for publication Of this notice.
$3.50 ERNEST AXELssON.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-01-01
Service Possibilities
Advantages

The Oliver is the The Oliver Typewrit-
most highly perfected er turns out more
on the mar Work-o1 Detter quar-
~ket-hence its 100 per iy and greater variety
cent edaciency. than any other writ
Among it's scores OF ing machine. Sim
conyeniences are: plicity, strength, ease
~. p.,o,,o ch;r OF operation and visi-
D"nnn 49, bility are the corner
the Double Release nromncr IN
the Locomotive Base SUPREMACY
the Automatic Spacer Correspondence
the Automatic Tabu- Card index WORK
the Disappearing In -Follow,uP system
dfcator -Man11old1ng service
the Adjustable Paper Addressing EnVel'
Fingers opes .,
the Scientific Con- Working on Ruled
densed KEYBOARD. Forms
Cutting Monograph Stencils
Can you spend ! z cents a day to better
ADVANTAGE than In the purchase Of this
wonderful machine
Write for Special Easy Payment PROPOSE
ton or see the nearest oliver Agent.
The Oliver Typewriter Co.,
11e South Fifteenth Street,
OMAHA, NEBRASKA.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-01-01
Basket Ball.

The Akron and Canton boys bas-
ket ball teams will play a game in
Armory Hall on Friday Evening,
January lst. 1909. The teams are
salu TO be evenly matched ana a req
hot game is looked for.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-01-01

We have purchased the New Bak-
cry. Please call on us for all kinds Of
baked goods. We have a complete
stock of candies, nuts and cigars. We
deliver bread. Phone 2l5.
WEBB & WRIGHT,
1929. Canton, S. Oak.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-01-01
Save Your Pennies and Own
OLIVER
Typewriter
THE STANDARD VISIBLE WRITER

This "l7-Cents-a-Day''g selling plan makes
the Oliver as easy to own as to rent. 1t places
the machine within easy reach of every home
every individual. A mans Cigar money
o woman's pin money" will buy 1t.
Clerks on small salaries can now AFFORD to
own divers. BY utilizing spare moments for
practice they may fit themselves for more i'm
portant positions.
School boys and school girls can buy divers
by saving their pennies.
You can buy an Oliver on this plan at the
regular catalog price 800. A small first pay
ment brings the machine. Then yon save II
cents a day and pay monthly.
And the possession Of an Oliver Typewriter
enables you to earn money to finish paying for
tho r,achipa
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-01-01
a Up.

A red barrow pig weight about $50
pounds at my place ] mile east Of
ROmSdal church. Owner call and
get same and pay charges.
27-2w pd. SAM SwENsON.