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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-12-23
Cardinal Who Surprised Clerk

lish without an accent and as fault
lessly as the colonel himself.
but the best illustration that / can
give you of the cardinals diversity, OF
his practical nature. Of his learning
and of his keen sense of humor is to
tell you of an incident that occurred
during his American visit.
Some little time after he had been
here he mentioned one day that he
had become an expert in manipulating
the keys Of a typewriter, went, on to
say that no foreign typewriter ma
chine could be compared with those of
American make, and finally expressed
a desire to be taken where he could
purchase a Yankee-made machine. He
was shown to a warehouse. where he
would have a wide range Of choice.
CARRIED simply as a priest Of the
church, and with no n ~suspecting
his identity. nor even that he was e.
foreigner, because of his proficiency in
English, the cardinal took his seat be-
fore the first machine showed him and
clicked off a few sentences in English.
The clerk toIerant1y smiled his ap-
proval. Then, as though casually, but
with a perceptible twinkle in his eye.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-12-23
On Horace's Sabine Farm

Of the icenza and wander on by road
-as you must. and there is no reilwa.
you will come, some few miles fur
Their, to . great rock that springs alb
ruptly from the lower slopes and tits
over them at q melodramatic angle.
This IL "the citadel Horace. had to
scale" to reach his house, and it marks
the boundaries OF the farm. The only
difference IL that the little brown vii
iage Of Roccaglovine rises on top.
where OF old stood the Temple Of
vacuna, already In ruins when Horace
sat under its shadow to write to his
friend In Rome. Tho little village has
done its best to meet It's classical re-
spons1bilitiss, and has given the name
Of the temple to its piaasa.
Here stu are the olives that nay the
Sabine farmer best, and the vines that
y4e!6ash Tie rough iiiittie Sabine wine that
Horace has made more renowned than
many . rarer vintage; here are the
hills where he wandered. and the
woods that gave acorns to his nocks
aAA le1ss shade to him; hsre - ,.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-12-23
How E. m. Bannister, an Unknown
Artist, Let John Duff Have Now
Fanc.s Picture After Meda;
Had Been Awarded.

Some time before the Centennial
exposition, held in Philadelphia In
1875. was opened with appropriate Ger.
emonies, the late John Duff, one of the
great railroad capitalists of Boston of
years a powerful voice in Union Pa
cifc affairs when hat railroad was
governed largely by Boston men. en-
tered the picture gallery of Dow &
! Co. In Boston,. r
Mr.. Duff, who had made a large and
important collection of pictures upon
his own judgment as to their merits
much after the fashion OF James ].
Hill and John G.. johnson of Philadel-
phia today-wandered about the gal
lery for several minutes, ct last stop
ped in front OF a large landscape paint
ing that showed some sheep grouped
under a cluster of oaks. For a long
time the millionaire collector of art
gazed silently at the canvas. Then,
' his study of It vel, he called to Mr..
Dow: rs this picture for sale?"
YES" was the reply, although no
price has been set upon It."
The sheep are not very good" crit.
icised Mr.. Dun, but the landscape
is superb. l have never seen finer
trees. They remind me of the work
of jacques. Who is the artist?"
He is IL the next room. His name
Is Bannister. Step in and see him,
If you Ike" said Mr.. Dow.
Observation-Disclosures" 11used Mr..
Dun. Il don't recall that as the
name Of any artist l have aver heard
Of before" And he a,tepped into the
adjoining to make the painters
acquaintance.
But in a moment he was back
again.
II don't see any painter in that
room," he protested.
We'll, the mar who painted that
picture is in that room, nevertheless
said Mr.. Dow. Il will go in with you
and introduce you to him."
When they entered the room the
only person Mr.. Dun saw there was a
colored mar. Him Mr.. Dow called to
them. "Bannister." he said, this Il
Mr.. John DUH. He has been looking
ut your picture. and wants to know ii
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-12-23
Negro Painted Prize Winner

It Is for SALE"
For several seconds, as he stood fac
ing the very dark skinned man, Mr..
D.c was too astonished to speak, but
finally he managed to ask: did you
paint that picture?"
yes, sir, l did," was tho respect
full reply.
"Where?"
In my little studio in Providence,
R. L."
DO o mea to tell me-" insisted
Mr.. Dun, that you, alone and unaid-
ed. painted that piGture?"
Yes. sir. l certainly did," was the
reply.
will you sell me the painting for
q thousand dollars?"
We'll, sir" replied Bannister. II
should like to send 1t to the Centen-
NAL exposition in Philadelphia first.
l once lived in Philadelphia, and I
would feel mighty proud If a picture
of mine were exhibited at the ex-
position"
"All right. Bannister," said Mr..
Duff, "hrst send your picture to the
exposition. and then let me have it for
a thousand dollars. But I'll tell O
this right now: If your picture is ex-
hibited at the Centennial it will take
a medal of honor. If it doesn't. then
l will give you $3.50 more than a thou
sand for the picture"
Eyes, sir. thank you, SIR" respond
ed the negro, and SO the bargain was
made. And In due course the picture
accepted and hung by the art commit.
tee Of the Centennial exposition, re-
ceived q first award medal. Then
from several quarters the artist was
offered much more than a thousand
dollars for the painting, but he remem-
bered his word to Mr.. Duff and "Un.
der the Oaks became one Of the most
highly priced pictures in MI. Duff's
private collection. Today. in the world
of art, It Is a famous American land.
scape, though Its whereabouts has
long been something Of a mystery. few
persons knowing that 1t is in the pri.
vate. collection of Mr.. Du1s son-in.
law, DR.. William c. Billiard of New
York city.
As for the black man who painted
this prise picture. e. M. Bannister.
death claimed him several years later
before he had produced another paint.
ing worthy to be placed in the com.
pany Of Under the Oaks"
Copyright, 1910. by q. J. Edwards. Al
Rights Reserved.)
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-12-23
Verses Written 1000 Years Ago Have
Made Spot in valley Of the
Licenxa Famous.

A few verses written 1000 years ago
have made the little Valley Of the LII
cenza one of the most famous places
within easy reach of Rome, says the
London News. Had Maccenas been
less generous . patron, had he never
given the Sabine farm to Horace, had
Horace never told the world. and his
friends how his days there wsre spent,
few would now make the classical ex-
curaion into the Sabine hills, though
time has not marred their beauty.
The villa Of Horace has disappeared.
to the joy nf scholars and archaeolo-
gists. who. ~ It II, can 60 on arguing
indefinitely w its exact sits.s But
tho narrnw valley. the ssns!Sx
through II and the enclosinS hills arc
- Horace left them, and % lovely.
Now, ~ n his day. II you 90 from
Rome to Ttvoli, and from T7vol -
vtoovsro. aud here turn up tAe vausy
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-12-23

Hume tells of a miser who, on his
deathbed, summoned the magistrates
and said he would leave them one
hundred pounds for charitable pur-
poses. No ooner had they gone than
be had them recalled to know II they
would take five pounds on for ready.
money. Another miser meant to dis.
appoint his natural heirs and leave his
menesy 70 Aosrr..tas Dut the hospital
had to pay Tor the drawing.up Of the
viii, Is he would have died intestate
sooner thaA face the expense himssie.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-12-23

many broad, grinnins
like the head of st.
Georges dragon. It's
jaws opened cavernous-
ly when proper levers
were put in operation at
the back, and from its
eyes and throat issued
flames and gusts Of
smoke, from braziers
filled with pitch and
blown upon with bellows.
Through this smoke sal
lied out the devil and
his aides, to drag in the
souls of the lost; and
the agonized screams of
the damned, punctuated
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-12-23
john a. Carlisle Found Recreation In
Frothy Literature Q! the Summer
Boy and Girl and in De-
tectlVe Stories.

Shortly after the late John g. Car
Isle had made before the United
States supreme court the brilliant ar
gument by which the territorial rela-
tons Of Porto Rico to the United
States were interpreted by the court,
I saw in the far end of a smoking car
in which I was riding, a tall. white
felt beaver hat, of a style which was
In fashion about a generation ago,
and l knew at once that its wearer
was Mr.. Carlisle:
l had known Mr.. Carlisle for a num-
Der of years and, going up to his seat.
I spoke to him. He greeted me cor
daily and asked me to be seated be-
side him, and as I did so l saw that
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-12-23

quite unnecessary and that he was not
much hurt. So he made an arrange
ment with the doctor. The doctor was
tt take one leg and treat It AZ he
liked. ELVES would take the other
and do nothing to 1t. And he would
bet the doctor the amount OF his bill
that the INTENDED leg got well first.
Hs used to boast afterward that he
beat the doctor by q fortnight. The
curious old miaer had q good deal Of
the gambler In him as well, and in one
night he lost three thousand pounds
et card
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-12-23

lepce and the peace, and the fresh
wind blowing from the mountains, and
here the babbling spring and the
banks upon which he rested in the
cool grass during the hours he count
ed his hapr;est; the Bandusian spring
to which he promised immortality in
his song.
And ~ he promised so he gave.
Not merely the spring. but all that
vast estate, which the satirists Of
his time would have had men believe
was but . lizards hole" he has made
immortal.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-12-23
Hard Rhine

a Hard Time.
Il hope" said the clock, these
labor troubles will never come my
way"
Why not?" asked the table.
Bscauss how could I keep In bust.
ness with my hands wanting only an
eight-hour day."
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-12-23
A Domestic Hero.

That man snifkins il a wonder
How"
I have known him In one day In
defy the cook, hat1y disobsy his vie
s1A ea22J tie lcs msa
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-12-23

Queerest OF all was the manner In which these
various personages were accoutered. Balaam
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-12-23

or 81. Maclou was thronged. and every window threatened to
@-x6J burst outward hon the press of heads an shoulders seeking a
s Z snns 81 W. aas. =, the streets the royal archers had difficulty in keeping
: Hue way clear. and were forced ofen to threaten and sometimes 10 prod
toward. ~
Il promptly at eight O'Clock a herald stepped from the arch Of the cathedral
= mi n loudly OF his trumpet For son moments he remained
handing there. as though waiting for a signal from behind. Then h began
owl TO ace forward. With a grotesque caper another figure sprang into
ne rom darkness Of the archway. On It's head were horns,i in its hand
2 carried . horid spear. In the girde at It's waist. hung smoking frebrands,
~ sharp implements like the tools of a tnsnhth, while It's entire body was
severed with nj hair, In hfdeous taons armed its long black fingers. No
aCnn. Oh Hs ldehsns could o eft: 1t as Luc!er, Rapidly others Of his band
snerged and surrounded him. merry devils playing pranks, raging devils with
xerk tongtes, serene devils disguised AZ yintagers al artisans as magis-
trates, yet all displaying In ome fashion the cloven hoo or spiked tail Close
pressing OF tn heels OF this boisterous crew car a long bearded patriarch,
mounted on an ass. From time to time a celestial figure clothed in white,
BEARING shining long sword, stepped from beside him and blocked the way
~ rontcle Of the time fail to mention whether the ass spoke or not, but
tho spectacle made 1T plain beyond peradventure o every onlooker that this
va BALKAN who a riding in review before them.
After Balaam can other Of the prophets. David, Isaiah, Jeremiah. Ezekiel
Daniel n the Stby1. These were they who had foretold the coming of HI
Messiah. Shepherds followed them. playing upon bagpipes and singing
1ustly:
81 "Dounef from heaven from heaven SO ha
49, OF angela here came a great onpanlo ! ~
%& With mrtho m joy and great sIemntye
They ::aSe seHy, tarow.&
- hIom .1N "eppNN@ 80 p"" En1nu1IMI ~E
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-02
To be Thoroughly Inquired Into by House of
 Representatives Committee
PROFIT RATES TO BE INVESTIGATED
Hearings of the Committee be May Sit Anywhere in this Country and Summon and Swear Witnesses-Any Alleged Increase in Cost of Necessaries of Life to be Probed.

Washington, Feb. 1-The cost of thoroughly inquired into by the house powerful c0mmitfee-the ways and Payne of New York. chairman of that committee. and majority leader in the hTzse. introduced his resolution, pro vidinS for an investigation along the H-oadest lines.
 Mfr Payne conferred with Representa- <fEe Champ Clark, the minority lead CT. who had been designated with him nE the committee to draft the instru- nent authorizing the investigation.
 Scope of the Committee.
 The committee is to inquire into any alleged increase in the cost of the nec- es<aries of life some of which. such as clothing, fuel furniture meats and 10odstuffs. are enumerated Whole sale and retail prices and rates of rroft are to be investigated The question whether the tarin is respon- sEble for the alleged high cost of Ev- ing is covered in a general provision as to whether prices are affected, in creased or otherwise by any laws of the United States
 The hearings or the committee will be open to the public. The committee may sit any where in the United States and summon and swear witnesses BiH for F=r-Reaehing Investigation of
 Alleged Beef Trust.
 A Thorough and far-reaching inves-
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-02
22,587, ,o7e CATHOLICS
 UNDER THE U. S. FLAG. 4,865 Parochial Schools in the United States With 1,237, ,251 Pupils.

Milwaukee, Wis. Feb. 1.-There are 22,5S7,079 Catholics under the United States flag, according to advance sheets of the official Catholic directory, pub lished in Milwaukee. The count in- cludes the Catholics of the United States proper, Alaska, the Philippines. Porto Rico and the Hawaiian Islands. The Catholic population under the British flag, according to the same di- rectory, Is 12,053,41S.
 In the United States proper there are 14,347,027 Catholics, showing a gain of -111.576 over a year ago.
 The directory shows 4.S65 parochial schools in the United States with an attendance of 1,237,251.
 The Catholic population of the lead ing states in the Union is as follows: New York. 2.722,64s; Pennsylvania, 1.494,766; Illinois 9rops from second to third place with ,443,752: Massachu- sets is next with 7,373.772; Ohio has 619,265; Louisiana, 557.4s1; Wisconsin, 532, PIT; New Jersey, 496 900; Michigan 4S9,451; Missouri, 452, ,7O3; Minnesota, 427,627: California; ss1, 300; Conneeti- cut, 37O,00o; Texas, 2s3,917; Iowa, 242,- 0O9; Rhode Island, 2,00o; Indiana, 21S,75S; Kentucky, 194,2e6.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-02
NOT AUTHORIZED TO MAKE
 WAGE SCHEDULE TERMS. Conference Between N. Y. C. Officials and Trainmen Committee.

New York, Feb. IA conference to- day between New York Central rail- road officers and a committee of train- men and conductors of the road devel- oped the fact that the employees were not authorized to negotiate at this time terms for a wage schedule. It had been expected, especially by the railroad companies. that the New York Central employees would suggest some basis on which an agreement might be req ched.
 General Superintendent Bradfield said after the conference that the com- mIttee informed him that they had no authority to negotiate terms and could not suggest a compromise T told the men," he said, that the Central was willing to deal with them any time they asked fos 8 conference.'
 It was understood that the grand lodge, at Cleveland, will submit amend ed demands on the railroads east of the Mississippi and north of the Ohio and Potomac before the week is over, and that replies will be expected three weeks after the demands are served.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-02
SON OF SENATOR ALDRIcH
 MARRiES MILLINERY DESIGNER.
Bride Has Rec r' Been Employed in
 zk York Store.

Washington. Feb. Edward Bur ress Atdrich. son of the senior multi : rui1ffcnzire senator from Rhode Island, was married last Saturday to Miss Dora Lawson The young couple are s11E enjoying their honeymoon in New Hampshire At the Aldrich residence ahe utmost reticence was displayed No member Of the Aidrfch family would discuss the event further than to con- firm the fact of the wedding.
 Senator Aldrzch- who has been spending the past fortnight at Miami, Ela-. returned 10 Washington yeSrer-- day He refused to be interviewed re- rardine the step his son had taken
 Providence. Feb Edward Aldrich and 11iss Lawson were married at Troy. N E.. according to a statement sast night by Stuart A1drich- of Boston, Hrooher of the bridegroom Miss Law son has recently been employed as millinery designer in New York She es said 10 be a member of an old New H&npshirs family
 Edward A1drich was divorced here fn July last on the ground Of non-sup- rorL His wife was formerly Mary Lnrred Dorrznce, to whom was award ec the custody of their small daughter, Euman-
 1Fr. AIdrich-s sister is the wife of roi1n D. Rockefeller, Jr. The former millinery designer is consequently now fhe G1ster-in-iaw of the prospective heir Co John ID. Rockefeller's untold E1fr1ionS.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-02
BODIES OF FORTY VICTIMS
 IN TEMPORARY MORGUE.
Seventy Nine Miners Perished in Col orado Fuel and Iron Go. Disaster.


 Primero. Col, Feb. 1.-The lives of seventy mine miners were snuffed out yesterday by an explosion in the main slope of the Colorado Fuel and Iron company's mine, and tonight the bodies of forty victims lie in the temporary morgue installed in the machine shop.
 A large force of men still is engaged in restoring ventilation throughout the mine and hundreds of people are lin- gering about the mouth of the shaff, waiting the recovery of more bodies.
 ~ Leonardo Virgen. Mexican and the only surviving miner, who is supposed to have been working a short distance from where the explosion originated, is unable to make clear statement.
 Immediately following the report of the explosion column of dust, and smoke poured out the main entrance. Large pieces of timber were thrown from the entrance more than a hun dred feet and with such terrific force that q string of cars in the mine mouth was blown from the track.
 It was not until the relief party reached entry AT on the main slope that they found the first evidences of the destruction wrought by the explo- sion. Here a dozen bodies were en- countered. but the rescuers pushed on in the hope of finding signs of life A little further they came across Leon ardo Virgen. As if waking from 9 deet sleep Virgen opened his eyes and saidt
 Please may.f go home now ?"
 He was hurried to the temporary hospital. Today he had sufficiently re- covered to join the ranks Of watchers around the mine entrance
 Encouraged by the finding of Vir- gen, rescuers worked with renewed energy, hoping to find others alive within the recesses of the mine. but failing in this up to this evening those still missing were given up as lost.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-02
MIR. RULKELEY MIsouorED.
Connecticut Senator Takes Occasion
 to Correct Wrong Impression.
Special to The Bulletin.) }

Washington, Feb 1.-Senator Bulk eley today, in conversation with sev- erai newspaper men, took occasion to correct the impression that has gone out that the senator spoke up in be- half of Speaker Cannon at the re- cent meeting of the republican con- SreSsional committed Senator Rulke- ley's remarks. were not intended to convey the impression that Connecti- cut backed up the methods of the present speaker. but what he said was that. he thought it would be well to elect republican majority in the SiXty-second congress before trying to kill off anybody.
 Senator Bulkeley has seen a num- Der of editorials in Connecticut papers i'll regard to this matter. all taking exception to the senator's alleged re- marks, but he still remains of the opinion that the republicans should get together and present a solid front against the democrats. After the cleo tion of the next congress will be time enough to talk of the speakership Whether Speaker Cannon will be an issue at the next election or not is another matter. but those who are to conduct the campaign for the repubIi- can party will no doubt try to keep such an issue Tn the background. That is what I believe" said Senator Bu1keley, and I see no reason to change my opinions on that point"
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-02
sUFFAoETTEs RoUT
 A NEW YORK ALDERMAN
They. Had Visited AIdermanio Cham
 ber-TaIk on Cold Storage Food.

New York, Feb. I.--Joseph Schloss. 8 New York alderman and Il butcher, was routed by band of militant suf- tragedies who visited the aldermanic chamber Of the City hall this after noon to urge the passage of an ordi- nance requiring all foodstuffs placed in cold storage to be labelled. Schioss, mentally collided with the suffragette delegation in a committee room.
 "Go home and mind your homes and ba bieS. What are you putting in on the aldermen forT' he shouted. You can't make fool out Of me. [ know what I am talking about. These wom- en ought to be at their homes. They ing to, tell what to do. The trouble with you women is that you think us butchers are lot of fools.'
 Judging by your language" said Mrs. Sophie Loebinger, you have not done much to change our opinion. You are very far from being gentle man."
 at this point and the women departed.
 Aside from the tiff with Mir. Sehloss, the suffra gettes had it out with the sergeant at arms for refusing to let them go on the floor. President Mitch ell of the board of aldermen had given them permission to express their views on the proposed meat ordinance, and this was construed as an invitation to go on the floor of the chamber words failed to move the sergeant at arms. and the delegation was forced to stand in the rear of the chamber or in the gallery.
 The meat ordinance was referred to a committee for further action.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-02

tigation of the so-ca11ed Beef trust is provided for in a resolution intro duced today by Representative Cou- drey. a republican member from Mis- souri, The resolution is drawn in drastic terms and appropriates 30,00O to be used in getting at the facts Fines of 5000 and Imprisonment for five years is provided for witnesses who decline to reveal information to the committee.
 The bill provides for a thorough and complete investigation of The present unrea sonable and unnecessary advancing prices made by meat pack CTS and of the reported hoarding of livestock in western yards; of the re- fusing of large orders and the holding of supplies in freezers to create the impression of a shortage
 Committee of Six Senators ana Six
 Representatives.
 The committee, which is to consist of six senators and six members cf The house, is empowered to call witnesses and administer oabhs. to sit anywhere and compel the attendance O. those from whom they desire testimony It is authorized to call upon any court in the United States to enforce the orders of the committee and compel replies to questions put to witnesses.
 4 provision of the bill is that the house shall elect it's six melnbtr.s. The six members from the senate are to be named by the president of the sen ate. The committee is to repOr. to the present congress.