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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-12-23
Worthing Enterprise Briefs.

Mrs. H. G. Gerber was a Canton
visitor Thursday.
Frank Virgins loaded a car of farm
machinery, household goods and other
effects in Worthing Thursday, and
left for Montana where he has filed on
a homestead.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Bradshaw left
Thursday for Hot Springs. Arkansas.
where Mr.. Bradshaw will take treat
ment for rheumatism. They will re-
main in Hot Springs for some time
after which they will make an extend
ed trip through the Southern States.
j. M. Iverson and family spent
Sunday with relatives at Hudson.
Miss Verna Jones of Canton was
visiting relatives In Worthing Thurs
day.
Mrs. John Huseboe and children
spent Sunday with relatives at the
Gate City Sunday
Miss Halpin of Des Mnines, Iowa, is
visiting at the home of Mrs. E. Nor
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Sherman, Mrs.
Tom Brady, Mrs. Chas. Voorhees,,
Miss Ida Haas, Mr.. and Mrs. II. f.
Gerber, H. G. Gerber and Mrs. VIM.
Warren were Canton visitors Monday.
VIM Noel and Enander Scion left
Wednesday for Hot Springs. S. d.
where they will take treatment for a
few weeks. Ben Thorson is taking
care of Mr.. Noel's chores during his
absence.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-12-23
~Perry--Beck Nuptials.

The LEADER received last week a
wedding announcement from Harris
burg which conveys information OF
the marriage Of Mr.. Jesse d. Perry TO
Miss Estella Louise Beck, the daugh-
ter of our old friend Z. S. Beck, until
recently Editor Of the Harrisburg
Journal. Mrs. Perry Is a royal Da-
kota girl. born in Dayton township,
and a young lady of strong personality
charming and accomplished, and hei
husband Jesse Perry Is the o OF a
Springdale pioneer and a young gentle
man worthy OF his Dakota queen
The bride and groom Will be at home
after January 10. at 80 north Clin
avenue, Sioux Falls.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-12-23

t'The farmers OF Minnesota, Neb-
raska and Iowa Show increasing In
5terest In the deep water ways move
ment." said j. B. Haynes, who visited
Canton q few days ago In the inter.
est Of the New Orleans Exposition.
1.-THE success OF the Exposition will
open up larger markets in Central
and South America for the grain and
other staple products of South Dako-
~ and other upper valley states,
which will make still more urgent
the demand for river improvements
10 order that large lines may be
placed upon the Missouri and Missip-
pi rivers, atlording low transportation
rates 60 the gRlf and Increasing the
price OF products" said Mr.. Haynes.
I'VE have raised over eight millions
for building the Exposition which
will celebrate the completion Of the
Panama Canal and do not ask an APP
at the hands Of congress.
All We aak Is that congress shall !des-
ignate New Orleans N the place OF
holding the celebration and authorize
che state department to invite foreign
nations
1T would be unfair" continued
Haynes,s' TO plaes the celebration
either the Pacific OF the Atlantic
COASTS remote from the center OF pop.
ulatlOn. New Orleans Il only 500
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-12-23

James Kennedy came down from
Sioux Falls this week for a visit with
Canton friends.
The Canton Milling Co.'S new flour
Is called THE Pride of Sioux Valley
and from what We hear of it, it Is in
deed the Pride of Sioux Valley.
Frank Arnold came up from Vermil.
lion Monday on business and con-
clubed to remain over and attend the
silver wedding of his brother Wednes-
day evening.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-12-23

Gilbert E. Moen, who has been ap-
pointed administrator OF the estate of
John Skorheim, deceased, was in town
Monday, consulting with his attorney
G. O. Knudson, with reference to the
condition OF the real estate against
which a bank at Alcester seems to
hold a mortgage for money advanced.
The banks claim will be examined
and the claims settled through the
sale OF the Skorheim farm, Of the
finest in Norway township.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-12-23

The Grays Harbor Post, Washing
ton, OF Dec. 10th, contains a fine half
tone Of K. c. Berg and report of his
election to the school board for a term
vote cast In the sixth ward, the ward
he lives in. That would indicate that
K. G. Is just as popular out on the
coast as ne was in Canton. Mrs. Berg
& Hansen's store, and Kris was a pop
ular member OF the Griegs when a
resident OF Canton. There isn't any
thing In Washington too good for
Kris and the LEADER congratulates
him over his victory.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-12-23
You must read this if you want
heAatit.

J. w. Greer, Green wood, La, suff-
cred with a sever case OF lumbago.
1.-THE pains were so intense l was
forced to hypodermic injections for
relief. These attacks started with a
pain in the small of my back which
gradually became fairly p~aralyzing.
My attention was attracted to Foley's
Kidney Remedy and I am glad to say
after using this wonderful medicine l
am no longer bothered in any way by
my old enemy lumbago!'
Sold by SHERMAN & ROCHE.
Mr.. Obey Thompson and daughter,
Nora, left last Friday for Platteville,
Wisconsin, Mr, Thompson to visit his
Oldest sister, Mrs. HITLER, who has
been a resident of P%latteville fol-
something like So years. Mr.. Thomp'
son expects to meet another sister
there, Mrs. Alexander from Wyoming,
and after a visit with his sisters, will
visit relatives and old friends at Mt.
Horeb, Monroe and Madison. Mr..
ThOm pSOn and Miss Nora are OH on
a pleasure trip and WI trust they will
enjoy it to the fullest.
A Simple Safeguard tor Mothers.
Mrs. d. Gilkeson, 1876 Ingles Ave-,
Youngstown, Ohio, gained wisdom by
experience. My little girl had a
Sc vere cold and coughed almost con
tinuously. My sister recommended
Foley's Honey and Tar, The first
dose / gave her relieved the inftamma-
ton in her throat and after using
only one bottle her throat ano lungs
were entirely free from Inflammation.
Since then l always keep a bottle 81
Foley's Honey and Tar in the house
Accept no substitutes.
Sold by SHERMAN &RoCHE.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-12-23
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
Department. of insurance.

Department of Insurance.
CAnDany's Certificate Of Authority.
Mhereas. he Sons Of Norway; :
q Minnesota, has filed In this ONCE
sworn statement exhibiting its con-
Abtlon and business for the year end
~ December 81, 1909 conformable e
e1ete regulating the business OF in-
o1IAnce: and.
Whereas, The said has dlsa
this omce a duly certified copy Of
ne charter, with certificate of organl.
ration. In compliance with the require
mePts OF h Insurance law aforesails
Sow. Therefore.l o. S. Basford. Com.
Hieefonerof Insurance OF the state
~ South Dakota. pursuant to the pro.
y4oaons OF said laws. do hereby certify
kAat the shove named corr any Is fully
empowered. through It's authorized ae-
ease= te4 Dasi-
this state. according to laws. thereof.
until the 2sth day OF February, A. D.
6 Testimony whereof. I have here
NAto Get my hand and oflctal seal 1t
this list day OF March. A. D.
o. 8 DAaFoRD,
tQAn3l Comnisstone1 q In1urance.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-12-23
Ladies' Black Fur Found.

Found a ladies black neck fur on
the Ed Zinner hill early In the month
1t can be fonnd at the home OF Jas
per Keith. 27-29,
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-12-23

Miss Berntce Oliver who is teaching
at Huron, is expected home Saturday
for the holidays.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-12-23

Adolph Nelson OF Fremont, Neb.,
Is a new subscriber this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson Ralston left
for Jackson county, Iowa, last week
on a visit to relatives.
Lost a pair OF ladies red kid gloves
on Monday night OF last week. Find
or please leave at LEADER office.
E. B. Watts, the busiest man in
| Alcester or Union county, was In
Canton on business last week.
Sid Decarvllle and wife we're at
Sioux Fails last week and Sid played
for a big dancing party there.
Severt Alness one OF the youngest
old pioneers OF the county, was a
visitor and q renewal subscriber Satur-
day.
There Is nothing that seems to
bring more JOY to the household from
grandma down than to find baby's
first tooth.
The LEADER wishes It's big family
of readers and the public az large a
very enjoyable Christmas and a happy
New Year.
Miss Maude Warner, Miss Hattie
and Frank Beck, and Verne Kennedy,
| Wesleyan College students are home
from Mitchell for the holidays.
Mrs. Nettie Iverson Morgan OF Deer
Park, Washington remembered the
LEADER with a renewal subscription
this week. She is a daughter OF
Math Iverson OF Lynn township. Mr..
Morgan was formerly Station agent
at Worthing and is still In the rail-
road and telegraph business.
Register of Deeds Wolff vas among
our renewal subscribers last week.
Roy will retire from office In January
and probably quit politics entirely, as
he and his father expect to engage In
the banking business 0 Roy
Wolf is popular here as we'll as at
Lennox, and his friends will watch
his business career with interest.
Asa Hall of Norway township, was
a LEADER visitor Saturday and had
with him two photographs showing
his daughters standing outside Of one
of their Pennington county claim
"shanties," and their claims join and
there houses are only q little way
apart. Nellie is standing close to q
bunch OF little pigs, while Hattie has
q young mule In charge, with their
big shepherd dog looking on and
around them are many chickens,
everything indicating that the young
ladies are prospering. They are dress
ed In white aud look like prairie
qneens In the midst OF pioneer sur-
There was 3 Silver wedding party
out at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Arnold Wednesday evening,
aud from those who were there we
learn that the bride of rs years look
Ing charmingly sweet and the groom
about as happy as he was when he led
his ASs.:!sa bride to the altar in
Wisconsin. A goodly company Of
friends we're present and the bride
aud groom were very generously
rememb ered by their friends. A grand
silver wedding supper was one Of the
features Of the evening and the guests
|enjoyed the event immensely, and
the LEADER family extends congratu-
lations, as Mrs. Arnold is n Of the
LEADER staff correspondents, and
twenty-five years hence We hope to
help them celebrate their golden
anniversary.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-12-23
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
Aapa xt n, ON Of Il n i 1.ap "a

department of Insurance.
COmpAny's Certificate Of Authority
Whereas. The Standard Accident ms.
CO., q corporation organized d
the laws of Michigan, has filed in
this office a sworn statement exhib-
iting its condition and business for
the year ending December 81, 1908,
cnnformable to the requirements of the
laws of this state regulating the BUSH
ness Of Insurance.: and,
Whereas, The sale company has filed
in this office a duly certified copy Of
its charter, with certificate of organf-
~zation, in compliance with the require
ments of the insurance law aforesaid;
Now. Therefore. I. o. S. Basford,
Commissioned eff Insurance of the State
of South Dakota. pursuant to the pro-
visions of said laws. do hereby certify
that the above named company Is fully
empowered. through its authorized
agents. to transact It's appropriate hns-
mess of Accident Insurance in this
state, according to the laws thereof,
until the 2sth day OF February. A. D.,
1911.
In testimony whereof. I have heres
unto set my hand n of1cfaf seal at
Pierre, this 2srd day OF February. a. D.
o.SS 22A 1870.
tesa1) Commissioner OF Insurance.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-12-23

Sioux City Tribune Logic.
You can fill a child with delight
Christmas morning for half what 1t
costs to disappoint a grown person.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-12-23
T. CAPITAL STOCK.
Amount Of capital paid up

l.. CAPITAL SlOCh.
Amount of capital paid up
Amount Of ledger assets as
per balances December 81
ii. INCOME.
Total premium income ... $2.459.945.44
Consideration for supple
nentary contracts not in
volving life contingent
cies policy fees {. 80. 36.96s.0O
Total interest 80. 80. . 136,377.S7
Of ledger assets :. 49,. 1.277.33
Total income -. 80. ...s 2,634.o6s.74
III. DISBURSEMENTS.
Net amount paid for losses 5 S23,2OO.13
Policy fees retained by ag-
ment Of claims =. -. = 12s,s7s.A
Paid stockholders for inter-
est or dividends -. {. 57,50o.0o
Commissions to agents i. 5S1.53O.SO
TRAVELLING and all other ag-
ency expenses and Salar-
Inspection of risks =. 1s,ss2.l0
Salaries and all other com
pensation of officers and
home office employees 80. 117.34S.S0
Rent. including amount for
company's own occupan-
cy ....... %. 80. s.6s5.oo
stationery, and postage 51.270.5s
Furniture and fixtures q. 4.327.72
Insurance, taxes. licenses
and department fees . . 67.S79.S5
Taxes, repairs and eXpen-
SEES on real estate p . #. S7.43
Loss on book value OF led
All other disbursements 1O.741.se
fetal disbursements IS 2,0S2.92s.5s
Balance . . s.. ...ss.4ss.54s.o1
Book value Of real estate 5 5.20O.0o
Mortgage loans on real es-
tate first liens . .... 3S6,GS7.o0
Book value of bonds 80. z,555.400.0j
Deposited in trust cnnna-
MES and banks on inter-
Cash in %company's office 4,231.1o
Cash in banks :. -. -. 99.176.S3
Premiums in course of col
lectlon -. -. ooi'eo''oS
Total N leSEfl o5Isfs Assists SIS i's'0'''s'ol
Interest due and 1ccrued IS 2S,917.SO
Market value CT bonds and
stocks over book value 55.764S7
Gross assets . ......s s,55l.2s0.4s
DEDUCT ASSETS NOT ADMITTED.
lection -. -. 80. -. 25.171.71
Total admitted assets .ss.52s.o5s.H
". LIABILITIES.
Unpaid claims -. ..."..$ 676.230.55
Premiums unearned :. S46 ,633.30
Commissions due agents -. 9S,SSS.s5
Salaries. rents. office ex-
penses, taxes, bills. ac-
counts. fees due or ac-
Rs ernea premiums iis.Sss:ess
Rein surance -. :. .... 2,207.A
Advance premiums $500. 4,10S.vS
Reserve for contingencies $50. 000.o %
| Capital stock -. -. :. SOC, 000.o 10
Unassigned funds tsur-
pluS) !. -. -. :. 1,l19,SoV.V1
Total liabilities . ...3s.52s,o6s.77
VI. EXHIBIT OF CERTIFICATES.
81, 1908 /. -. ...s1,so4,1s5.5s
Policies issued during the
year 1909 -. !. 49,. 2,537.511.sl
Total :. .....s i,141,767.ts
ing the year and REIN
sured in 1909 /. :. ;. 2,4S9.S2A9l
Policies in force Deem
Der 81, 1909 -. .-...$ 1852, SS2.1
Losses and claims unpaid
December 81, 500 64S,6S1.l6
during the year 1908 -. sso.727.s7
Total =. -. ..s1.s2s.4os.12
Losses and claims settled
during the year 1909 -. 953,17S.S7
Losses and claims unpaid
during the year 1909 -. 676,236.56
BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF SOUTH
DURING TIE YEAR 1905.
Losses and claims settled
during the year 1909 4.b42.24
Premiums collected . 5,5S1.lo
Expenses in South Dakota
during the year !. .. 1869
HaH -. -
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-12-23
ANNUAL STATEMENT
FSF the YEAR Ending December 3lOA,
A.. D.. 1907

OF the condition Of the
OF NORW Az INSURANCE. 90.
Organized under the laws OF the State
OF Minnesota, made to tho Com.
missioner of Insurance of the State
or south Dakota. pursuant to the
Serumgaard; Secretary, L. Stavn.
hsiIn;@t.cc:porated. October 2s. 1888;
commenced business. jar. 16. 1885,
Principal office, Minneapolis, MINI.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-12-23

o@5S b ~
t1oA1) Commissioner OF Insurance.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-12-23
ANNUAL

ANNUAL STATEMENT
FER the Year Ending December 3Ist,
A. d.. 1909.
OF the conditions and affairs Of the
STANDARD ACCIDENT ms. CON-
PANY
under the laws OF the State
of Michigan, made to the Insurance
Department of the State OF South
Dakota pursuant to the laws thereof.
President, Lem w. Bowen; Secre-
tary, f. A. Leonard; Incorporated
May %, 1884; Commenced business.
August l.. 1884; Home office, Detroit,
Michigan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-13
FIVE IN FAMILY
BURNED I'm HOME
Faribault, Mimi, Man Returns to
Bed After Lighting Fire and
Flames Take House.

Faribault, Mimi, May Is. - Bert
Sperry, his three children and their
grandmother burned to death in a fire
which destroyed their home in this
city today. Mrs. Sperry and two chill
dren were saved. An overheated stove
set fire to the building while the fam
lily were asleep.
The dead are:
BERT SPERRY. aged 35.
MRS. A. n. KELLOGG. the grand
mother, aged 65
EDWARD SPERRY, aged 7.
CLARENCE SPERRY, aged S.
GRACE SPERRY, aged 8.
Sperry started a fire in the kitchen
stove and returned to bed. Shortly
afterwards the neighbors saw the en-
tire interior Of the house in flames.
The family were in the second story
and escape by the stairway was cut off.
The eldest girl jumped from a window.
Mrs. Sperry and baby were rescued by
a neighbor and while Sperry was try
ing to save the other children the
floor collapsed. His body and those
of the other children were found in
the basement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-13
PUBLIC PROSECUTOR
DEFENDS HIMSELF
Conkling Justifies Use of Special
Counsel for State in Closing
Trial of Hyde.

Kansas City, May 13-Prosecutor
Virgil Conkling argued for the state in
the Swope case today. This speech
was a defense of himself for employ
ing special prosecutors and a scathing
arraignment of DR.. Hyde.
Kansas City, May 13.-For' almost
seven hours yesterday Attorney Frank
p Walsh addressed the jury which is
sitting in judgment upon Dr. B. Clark
Hyde here. Mr.. Walsh closed his ad-
dress shortly before o'clock last
night, and at night session Attorney
John H. Atwood spoke for the state.
Not phase of the Swope mystery
was left untouched by Mr. Walsh.
Frequently during the speech jurors
wept. At one time four of them were
crying. Every charge made by the
state against the physician, averred
Mr.. Walsh, lacked a connecting link
to make proof of the allegation posi-
tive. The states chemists were ex-
coriated by the attorney as "hired
of DR.. Hyde"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-13
THE SHAKESPEARE
SOCIETY TAKES 7. r.
Ex-President Kept Busy With Lunch
cons and Receptions at
Berlin. ..-----...--.

Berlin, May 13.-Roosevelt and
Burgomaster Kirchner motored this
morning to Buch, a suburb where
1900 worn workers are maintained
at the expense of the city of Berlin.
The subject of public dependents is
being pursued by Roosevelt, who,
while in Denmark, investigated sim
liar institutions. This morning
Roosevelt was a guest at a luncheon
by Ambassador Hill at the American
embassy.
A reception followed the luncheon,
Roosevelt receiving a delegation from
the Interparliamentary union and he
replied to an address presented by the
delegates. Roosevelt was today made
an honorary member OF the Shake
speare society. This afternoon Roose-
welt held a reception at the home of
Lieutenant Commander Belknap,
American naval attache at Berlin.
where he met many high officers Of the
German navy and military.
Denies Political Letter.
Berlin, May 13.-Roosevelb today au-
thorized an unqualified denial of the
recently published report he had writ
ten letters expressing his attitude to-
wards the Taft administration and
favoring a certain candidate for gov
ernor of New York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-13
JEWS DRIVEN OUT AS
ILLEGAL" RESIDENTS
Various Cities in Russia Engaged in
Chasing Hebrews from Their
Borders.

Tashkent, Asiatic Russia, May 13.
The police have given 40 Jewish
families declared to be residing illeg-
ally here three days in which to
leave town.
View, Russia. May 13.-The expul-
sion of Jews residing Illegally in
Kiev will be resumed tomorrow. In
some instances delay has been grant
ted to permit settlement of their af-
fairs, but all those marked for ex-
pulsion must leave the city before
June IA. The Kiev commission con-
sidered about thousand cases of
which $50 have been found to be
subject to expulsion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-13
RAISE Maine?
DOUBTED THAT
IT is POSSIBLE

Washington, May 13.-The state de-
partment has begun negotiations with
the government of Cuba to secure per
mission for the raising of the wreck of
the battleship Maine. Recognizing
public sentiment which demanded the
Maine be raised, engineers are entire
ly doubtful of their ability to do any
thing of the kind, many of them be-
lieving the hulk has gone to pieces and
the most that can be done will be to
recover the bones of some of the vic
Tins of the explosion that lie buried
under the rusting steel plates of the
ship.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-13
tied in capacity and there is frequently
fierce congestion upon them.
Keep Eye ON Terminals.


I'VE should watch water terminals
with eagle eyes. In many localities
they are owned and controlled by rail-
roads in their selfish interests with
scant regard for the rights of their
rivals or the public. Terminals on
naVigable waters should be public
property, and all transportation agen-
cies by land and water should use
them on equal terms. 1t is certainly
very unjust for the government to inn
prove navigable waters unless they
can be used by all the people, and in
my opinion congress should require
as condition precedent to an appro-
priation for the improvement OF any
river or harbor that the state or com
munity in interest should acquire and
hold for common use sufficient water
front and provide thereon modern,
convenient terminals. In cases where
the waterfront has already been ac-
quired by private parties, ! would sug-
gest that the public resume owner
ship through condemnation proceed
ings under the power of eminent do
main, for surely the good of the COM
munity is superior to the right of any
private person or corporation"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-13
Congressman RansdeII
Pleads for Better Wat
erWays.
POINTS OUT BENEFITS
Tells Club Convention at Cincin-
natl 1t Will Cheaper Cost
of Living.

Cincinnati, Ohio, May 13-Speaking
before several thousand women at the
General Federation of Women's Clubs
here today, Representative ]. E. Rams
dell of Louisiana, president of the Ma
tional Rivers and Harbors congress,
urged every woman in her interest as
home maker to work for develop
ment of the natural waterways of the
nation
To reduce the cost of transportation
of the common necessaries of life,
would be to reduce the cost of living.
Mr.. Ransdell argued. and to develop
the waterways would be to destroy all
monepolies of transportation.
Doubles the Cost.
In the cases of many common COM
modities, he illustrated, the cost of
carrying them from the point of origin
to the ultimate consumer was nearly
equal to the original cost of the article.
Not one of the necessaries of life, he
declared, was unaffected by the mo-
nopolies and cost of transportation.
I'VE are struggling hard in congress
just now" said Mr.. Ransdell, ito enact
a bill to regulate and control railroads
in their multifarious relations with
our people. The object sought is very
desirable and some of the means pro-
posed are excellent, but it is almost
impossible to prevent monopolies and
there is always uncertainty about the
enforcement of human law
No Chance for Monopoly.
IF we could improve and use the
waterways-natural highways provided
by the Creator-and insure the public
use of terminals upon them, no man
could monopolize them. They are free
for the use of all the people.
for competition are perfect
and no commission is needed to fix
freight rates on improved water
courses. Railroads are monouolistic
owned, operated and con-
-rolled for private gain. They are linn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-13
RAKE OWN YARD FIRST, ADVICE OF
HOUSE CHAPLAIN TO MUCKRAKERS

Washington, May 13.-Rev. Henry N.
Couden, the blind chaplain of the
house, astonished the members of that
body today by praying for divine guild
ance to lead the muck rakers to rake
before their own doors before attend
ing to the litter in front of their neigh
bors' homes After expressing graft
tude for every upward tendency in the
individual toward a life of justice,
truth and righteousness. the chaplain.
casting his sightless eyes over the
house, continued;
Since the purity of home depends