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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-06-03

l633-Champlain appointed governor OF
Canada for the second time.
1706-lGnglish and Allies under Duke
of Marlborough defeated the
French at Families.
175S--Henry Ellis made g~overnor-in-
chief OF the colony of Georgia..
1774-Thc subject of a general congress
was acted upon at a town meeting
of the inhabitants of Providence,
INSTRUMENTATION of Independence
adopted at Mecklenburg, N. c.
1776-The Pennsylvania Provincial AS
semhly protested to
against it's interference in provin-
cial matters.
17SO-The Dark Day" caused conster-
nation throughout New England.
1791-George Washington, President Of
the United States, visited Augusta,
1S03-Patent granted for the first con-
t%rivance for reaping machines.
1S04-Napoleon Bonaparte proclaimed
Emperor of the French.
1S14-The N~orwegians declared their
independence.
1S37-Taverns of Boston closed against
the sale of liquor on the Sabbath.
1S41-Thirty-two persons killed in
landslide from the Citadel rock.
Quebec. E"'..
1S47-Brig Carrick wrecked in a gale
in the ST. Lawrence, and ITO emf
grants persisted.
1S57-Cornerstone laid for the new
Christ Church cathedral in Mon
treal.
1S59-First sod of the Georgian Bay
Canal was turned near Toronto.
...French and Sardinians defeat
ed the Austrians at Montebello.
1S6O-The Prince of Wales (King Ed
ward VIZ concluded his visit to-
canada.
1S61-North Carolina secession ordi-
nance adopted -. Confederate
troops commenced terrifying Har-
per's Ferry.
1S63-Investment of Vicksburg by the
Federals under Gen. Grant and Ad-
miral Porter.
1S64-Nathaniel Hawthorne buried in
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Concord,
Mass.
1S67-First meeting of the Missouri
Press Association held at st. Louis
1S71-The New Brunswick Legislature
passed a Free School bill.
1S76-The British Columbia Legislature
passed an act to organize it's edu-
cational system. ..Greenback Ma
tional convention, at indianapolis,
nominated Peter Cooper Of New
York for President of the United
States.
lS77-Don Carlos, pretender to the
Spanish throne, expelled from
France.
1SS0-Prince Leopold arrived at Quebec
and vas received by the governor :
general and Princess Louise.
1SS1-Steamer Victoria upset on the
Thames River, Canada, with loss
Of several hundred lives.
1882. J. Fraser retired from the pre-
miership of New Brunswick.
1S94-The Manchester ship canal open
ed.
1S97-Monument to Stephen Girard
unveiled in Philadelphia.
l902-Tomas Estrada Palma inaugural
ed first President of the Republic
of Cuba. Coronation Of King AL
fonso XIII. of Spain.
!. l9O9-The French Chamber of Depu-
ties voted to sustain the Clemen.
ceau cabinet.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-06-03

did it into Calmuck. There IS a copy
of the "Mazarin bible the first book
printed from movable metal types in
two volumes, which appeared about the
year 1855 and the first recognized copy
of which was discovered in tn. library
of Cardinal Mazarin-hence the title.
It is called the Gutenberg bible
from the name of the printer. II
again termed the "Forty-two-llne
bible" from the number of lines in
each column of its pages. Copies of
the several editions Of the Gutenberg
bible have been sold for sums which
would procure nearly 100000 bibles
now printed by the American society.
There are also copies of the Douay
version of the bible used by Roman
Catholic of the translations from the
Latin vulgate made by the English col
lege al Rheims, OF the English version
of the scriptures now in common use
and Of the revised edition. the work of
English and American scholars, which
appeared in 1885. According to the
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-06-03
BEAR TEARS KEEPER.

With his body badly torn and man
gled by teeth and claws and his left
arm almost torn from it's socket, Rich
ard Spicer, a keeper at the Bronx
Park Zoo, New York, was unconscious
when rescued from the bear pit after
bear. He was removed to a hospital
in a critical condition. Elwyn Sanborn.
a photographer, escaped from the pit
with minor hurts after a hard fight
with the animal. Patcha, a huge brown
Russian bear, who had always been
considered mild-tempered, became an
gered when Spicer attempted to make
her sit up with her cubs and pose for
a photograph. First dealing him a
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-06-03
BIBLES IN $50 TONGUES
Stream Starting from Door of a
Million Bibles That Cir
cIes Globe.
INTEREST IN THE SCRIPTURES.
Ninety Million Copies Printed in
Various Languages and at Prices
to Suit Every Purse.

There is a door in a 4th venue
building in New York City which has
all the hallmarks of shipping depart
ment doors in Seneral-battered side
posts, polished iron chutes, boXes on
the sidewalk marked with names that
seem to have been taken ~haphaZard
from a gazetteer, the New York Sun
says. There is a special name at
tached 10 his particular door. This
is the door of a million bibles. Out of
this door each year 1000 900 bibles
pass TO be distributed through the
world.
The runOr that a conditional gift Of
$500, 900 from Mrs. Russell Sage awaits
the action of the bible society in rails
ing a similar amount is confirmed.
Already large sums have been received
from the various agencies about the
country to be added to the fund which
is being raised. 1t takes approximate
~ $500, 900 to pay the expenses OF the
society eacn vear and the $1,000, O0O
that the officials expect to receive
through Mrs. Sage's gift will be con.
s.idered in the light of a nest egg
something to depend on in financial
depressions and stacking up of con
tributionS.
1t was Sir Walter Scott who in his
last illness, after asking a friend tc
read aloud to him and hearing the in
~terrogation as to the book desired
said, There is only one" As to this
only one" there is, according to the
e}aticticc Of the American Bible Sc
ciety, no evidence that the interest o
the human family has lapsed into in
difference. A record of approximate,
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-06-03

NAHA~ or theories as to the cause Of American supremacy must re
cast aside and thrown ito the winds-to the east wind, preferably. Prefer
ably to the east wind, because that is the opposite Of the west wind,
Washingtons weather wonder-worker announces that it is to tn west
wind that Americans W today what they proudly POSES SIS 1t is because
the west wind carries nc disease, is highly electrified, bears ozone, as a
downward component" and in all respects is as virtuous and feslvns IS
its opposite, the east wind, is pernicious n IfedestroyinS, that we are TO-
day a great nation and commercial leader.
1T is well known to mHnooogists that eastery winds either hug h
earth or have q II upward component Off notion ne says "Ihey, therefore,,
gather the humidity, dust, disease, and other bacterial and, as a rule, ley
are warm and humid. All of theso conditions make them fou winds Under
which animal He. is nervate and rendered susceptible to the germs which
the winds themselves AIRY and disseminate. The onv1sc is true Oft n
northwest winds They cone from above, with a downward component OF
motion that bears a direct relation to the velocity. They come from the
regions where the air is dry, pure, and highly electrified. and whl" ozone
exists in comparatively large quantities. n DOL, pure air OF the north
wst wind is, therefore, an invsOMing air'
Seekers after health and restored Vigor need only to pursue the ives
wind. The more constantly they ire bathed in its ozonc, electricity, and
downward component" the more speedy and complete will be theirs cure
In hospitals and sick rooms, when anxious friends are in agonies o suS-
pense a. to whether the patient will survive, or be pushed across tn dlVld-
ing line into other regions, doctors will be quite nonNssential All one
needs is q Weatherv anc. If the win bOWcth from the vest. all is well
The sick on will recover. But if the wind is from The east abandon hope
OF course, if the letters O the weather al be misplaced, accurate fore
casts are impossible.
Summer visitors to the Atlantic coast would Indignantly deny Prof
AOOres indictment of the east wind as foul and humid, while the motel
propriNors would be willing to maxi ahidaVits to he contrary. Science
rs 10 to be sneered at, though. n it must be a mere delusion that a Vaca-
ton o n our Eastern coast-saiing, bathing, and lying in the and n the face
of the east wind-s a aid to health and happiness. Henceforth eastern
shore seems doomed to lose its friends; its winds are" foul' Japan. where
east ne southeast winds prevail for more han six mOnths n the year,
cannot be a progressive nation; the Moore theory forblds it The onans.
who lived in Italy, which on tn windc charts is dotted with arrows pointing
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-06-03
HINTS.

A plain salt gargle is very good tol
sore throat.
Gasoline is good to clean soft white
leather shoes.
All frozen buildings are improved
by being served with whipped cream
Milk is good to wash white paint;
cold tea equally good to wash coioreo
paint.
In buying potatoes pick those that
are Arm and hard and have the few
est eyes"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-06-03
Revolution Oak Destroyed.

A recent storm caused the destruc-
ton Of the historic Blunston oak at
Darby, Pa, which had grown to Inn
mense size during the 400 years 1t has
stood. Under its spreading branches
Washington and many of his raggc.A
army OF $4,000 Continental soldiers ara
said to have rested one hot Sunday IN
August, 1777, while they were on their
way to meet the British at q
ford. Several years ago philanthropic
women Of the borough had the hollow
part of the tree filed in with cement
for the purpose of saving It.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-06-03
industrial Accidents Problem.

A committee appointed by the Ma
tional Association of Manufacturers
has gathered statistics from $4,000 en-
ployers, and from, $50 organizations OF
employers, which indicate an annual
disablement of 500. 900 workmen and q
cash loss of s25O,O0O,0 900 to manufac-
turers on account of industrial acct
dents, most of which are p~reventable.
President Kirby of the association says
that the question'of safety appliances
and accident indemnity are receiving
more attention from employers than
any other in the field of industry.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-06-03
BIRD CHAT.

Birds shun pestilent places and all
places infected with plaques.
The hens of America lay $50, 900 900
eggs annually.
The swiftest animal is the ostrich,
which can do a mile a minute.
A pigeon has been known to fly a
Thousand miles in two days, six hours
and seventeen minutes. $50
Game cocks and ducks sometimes
take to catching mice, which they de-
vour greedily. .ETf F--E
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-06-03

The friends who flatter us are the
ones we say understand US.
Gee whiz. but how a busy nan hates
the idle people who bother him!
The trouble with the hen that lays
the golden egg is that she is not very
busy.
When a woman says Of a man, "He
amt no angel it's a sign she thinks
she is.
A man occasionally makes what he
thinks is a concession, which after.
wards turns out sixty Or SEVENTY bush
J els to the acre
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-06-03

A Voice Over the Phone-Is this
Mrs. Tingler's residence?
The Maid-Yes.
The Voice-Is Mrs. Biddle there
Mrs. Atherton Biddle?
The Maid-Yes, she's playing bridge
with her club. I'm sure she can't
come to the phone.
The Voice-Well, just say to her
right away, please, hat her residence
is burning.
The Maid-Thank you. I'll let her
know as soon as they finish the set. l
know she wouldn't want me to disturb
her now. Good-by.-St. Paul Dispatch.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-06-03
ATCHIsoN GLOBE SIGHTS.

1t is always better to throw a bou-
quet han a pickle.
We all throw a little more cold wa
ter than is necessary.
Every mother is easy" and her
-anildren soon find it out.
An old man becomes "stove up"
..ne same as an old horse.
No one admires a preacher, or a
m who is easily fooled.
The suckers are rapidly crowdinG
aepsible people OIL the earth
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-06-03

ri believe" said the blunt individ-
ual, Gin speaking my mind and calling
a spade a spade"
Yes" replied Miss Cayenne. MANY
are that way. The tendency is what
corrupts the v~ocabularies of so many
parrots."-Washington Star.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-06-03

ing for his degree at Colgate Univer-
sity. He is a member of the Phi Beta
Kappa honorary society. He has been
preaching in Chicago nearly three
years, having come from New York
city, and has been one of the city's
most able and widely known minis
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-06-03

terrific blow with her paw, she next
seized him by the arm and dragged
him into the den, clawing and mauling
him. Sanborn grabbed an iron bar and
rushed to the rescue of Spicer, who by
that time had been rendered uncon
scious. Patcha turned on him, but the
photographer managed to fight her off.
His screams and the cries of a hun
dred spectators brought other attend
ants, who rescued the imperiled men,
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-06-03
Mature.

nature.
Lottie-Do you have fine sunsets at
your country place?
Hattte-Oh, glorious! Last night
there was a regular Tiffany setting
Puck. 4
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-06-03
Concenls Her Age; Indicted

Because she refused recently to give
her age to the census taker, Miss Sa-
rah e. Peck, head of the normal de-
partment of Union College, at Lincoln,
Neb.. was indicted by he grand jury
in the United States District Court
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-06-03

She-I wonder why Methusaleh lived
to such a great old age?
He-Perhaps some young woman
married him for his money.-Boston
Ev. Transcript.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-06-03

Il inherited my fathers brains,
Otherwise I am completely bust"
But he turned quite red when the lady
said:
Who's holding your inheritance in
trust?"
Tow Topics,
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-06-03

So you lost your money gambling
in stocks?" said the severe friend.
NO. I merely took a flyer when
something was wrong with the steer
ing gear."-Washington Star.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-06-03

is while travelling. and he did answer the cat OF the blood TO d. Tee. but
he began life as a laborer and earned his Way through High School ad the
University of Michigan by selling papers and waiting o Il table during as
school DAYS n in he summer vacations he worked o Western railroads
as a section hand or il the harvest fields Of the Northwest. He got his
idea of a trip around the world while he ws traching French in tne Central
High School If Detroit. When he was . he started his tramp around the
world. working his way from city % city. He left Detlot worked his
WAY to Glasgow tending cattle. He vas a sailor from MarsaIles to Egypt,
and at Port Said he worked at pounding beans lie va errand boy at
Cairo in Egvpt circus clown at Colombo, street car inspector at Madras,
and laborera at Yokohama. Now he is doing literary work With his own
experiences a. a basis from which to draw.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-06-03

AIRY A. FRANCK, has followed in the footsteps OF WyckOtf,
the socioIogist of Princeton University, and the !are Josiah
Flint in leading the life OF a tramp Unlike WyCkof, he did not
undertake this for the study Of mankind. and unlike Flint
he was not a tramp because ne felt in his blood the call OF the
road. Mr.. Francks experience was a compromise between
those of Wyckof and Flint. He did not make sociological stud
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-06-03

h ROF. WILLIS L. MOORE, chief of the weather bureau, believes
that the state Of the wind is a factor in our daily health,
knowledge of which should no more be neglected than whether
we ate mushrooms or toadstools for dinner, or whether We
blow out the gas at night or turn off the cock. II W t are 10
accept Prof. Moore's declaration of independence, all Ietjches
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-25
UNUSUAL NEWS
Dogs as Bridesmaids

New York, October 24.-Just the min ute the Rev. E. L. Copefield started the wedding service, making Mrs. Mary Schley Bowen, a wealthy San Francisco society woman and Percy w. Evans, head of a big Seattle shipping concern, man and wife today, the three brides maids began to frisk and caper about. It took all the soothing efforts Of the best man, Arthur Delroy, and Mrs. B. E. V. Caldwell of San Francisco, a matron of honor. to keep them fairly quiet so that the ceremony could proceed
 The bridesmaids were Kondo-San, PinkaSan and Otoyo Geish, and wore gorgeousiy embroidered gowns with tiny lace. They are high pedigreed Japanese spaniels from the Mikado's imperial ken nels and simply glad to see their mis- tress who held them by leash.
 The couple met while travelling in Japan a year ago. After the ceremony the dog -bradesmaids were given a dog dinner by Mrs. Eugene Clark, wife of the opera singer, at which Miss Lillian Russers toy spaniel was also a guest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-25
News of Gafisden

Gadsden, October 24.-tSpecial. )--The last two nights have been decidedly cool in this section and on both yesterday and this morning a light frost was apparent in many exposed localities. However, it seems somewhat milder today and the danger of frost that would work serious injury is probably passed at this time.
 George Fry, white man, was fined s10O and given 30 days In jail in Mayor Bel lengers court this morning for carrying a concealed weapon. The new chief ex- ecutive evidently intends to discourage the pistol toters in a practical way In the very outset of his administration. Fines this morning amounted to $150
 Monroe Goolsby, who was wanted in this county on a charge of assault and battery, but who had left the state, was arrested in Bremen, Ga, and returned here yesterday. Goolsby had made bond in the sum of $500 for his appearance and it was through the efforts of his bondsmen that he was apprehended.
 A number of Gadsden residents attend eo district Sunday school meeting at Mt Psgah, on Sand mountain, yester- day and report a fine gathering. They report crowd of seven to eight hundred present. This meeting was a convention of the district in an effort to show re- suits that will entitle the county to a gold star It was a thorough success and is the second district to meet the requirements Other conventions are to be held soon and the county leaders in Sunday school work are confident that the gold star will be won.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-25
OPENING ARGUMENT
 IN BRIBERY CASE.
Illinois Legislators on Trial
 at Springfield
OFFICIALS DENOUNCED
ing Arraignment of Lawmakers Who Betray Trust Belonging
 to the People

Springfield, H., October 24-Opening arguments were made and the introduce ton of testimony commenced today in the Sangamon county circuit court in the case of the people versus Senator Stanton C. Pemberton of Oakland and Represen- tatives Joseph c. Clark of Vadalia, charged with conspiracy to obtain a bribe in the awarding of contract for desks and chairs for the senate and house of representatives,
 In the opening arguments States Att torney Edmund Burke declared the state would prove conclusively to the jury that the defendants are guilty of the crime with which they are charged in the in- dictment and this could be done without the testimony of Senator D. ". Holstaw. whose confession to MT. Burke was the wedge which resulted in several indict- ments in this county of members of the state legislature.
 Mir. Burke spoke for nearly an hour and delivered a scathing denunciation of public officials who betray the trust re- posed in them by the people and entered into corruption deals.
 Following the argument of States Att
 
 made an address in behalf of Senator Pemberton and Attorney c. F. Mortimer spoke for Representative Clark.
 Secretary of State James A. Rose who was chairman of the committee which awarded the furniture contract and who entered his protest at the time of the award, was the first witness called by the state.
 Rose produced the records of the furni- ture commission. which showed that he (Rose) was recorded as not voting be- cause he was not satisfied either with the quality of the furniture offered or the prices submitted. Senator Pember- ton moved to accept the bid of the Ford & Johnson Co.,, offered through John son. Hatcher Co. of Springfield. The bond. contract and specifications entered into between the successful bidders and the commission were then offered in evi- dence over the objection of the defense. The trial will be resumed tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-25
Roosevelt Takes Back Seat

New York. October 24-"Delay my we'd ding for Theodore Roosevelt? NeverI' This is what Anna Fried of the Browns vile section of Brooklyn told Reuben c. Haskell, republican leader of Browns vile, today, when he tried to persuade her to waive her right to the Metropolitan Saengerbund, the largest hall in the neighborhood, in order that Colonel Roosevelt might deliver an address as scheduled October 29.
 Haskell had counted on holding the ral- ly in the Metropolitan Saengerbund to- day but 1t had been engaged for the nuptials of Miss Fried and Abraham A. Zaks He hurried to the girls home with the suggestion that she postpone or hasten the wedding but she was obdurate and 1t was necessary to engage another hall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-25

mingham spent Sunday at the home of his mother on Arlington avenue.
 Mrs. Harry Webb has been transferred to her home from the Robinson ir- firmary, where she was operated on for appendicitis.
 Dr. J. w. Carter, who was recently stricken with paralysis, left Sunday for Hot Springs. Ark, where he will spend month.
 Miss Claudia Davis, who was summoned to the bedside of a relative in Hopkins vile, Ky, has returned home.
 Complimentary to Miss Lillian Upshaw. who is a bride-to-be of next week, her sister, Mrs. l.. B. Bradley, will give a linen shower on Tuesday afternoon.
 Miss Kathleen Hard of Birmingham Is the guest of Miss Lora Gum on Seven teenth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-25
Bessener News

Bessemer, October 24.-(Special)-Lou Cook. negro charged with dynamiting a house occupied by negro named liar ris at Fossil mines, was given pre- liminary hearing before Judge Lopez this morning. The negroes are said to be rivals for the affections of dusky dam- sel, and it is alleged that Cook sought to eliminate Harris by the means above stated. Cook -stoutly proclaims his inno- canca and denies all knowledge of the
 outrage.
 The case was continued until Wednes- day morning for further investigations. Plate MiII Installed The Bessemer rolling mill, after install ing a new plate mill with a capacity for rolling plates s7 inches wide, weighing 4 pounds per square foot, is now able to nut out the first product of this kind in the south It is said that the large plates are being taken as fast as manu- factured. The steel mill at Ensley furn- | ishes Che steel billets which are rolled l at the Bessemer plant. The increased capacity of the Bessemer plant will
 necessitate a large number or men TOT
 its operation. l HintOn-Parris l MT John Robert Paris. connected witr
 the spivy- Moore Jewelry company oi
 Bessemer, was married to Miss Claytis
 Minestra Hinton of Madison station al
 1o o'clock. Sunday morning by Justice oi
 the Peace w. D. Lanier. They vii
 make their future home at Madison sta | ton.
 l Judge Gum Misquoted Judge w P Gum was misauoted IT | the interview which appeared in the
 mornings issue of The Age-Herald 1T
 reference to the rate of interest on de
 posits with the postal savings bank whici
 has been established at the Bessemel
 postoffice. He stated the rate was pel
 cent, and not per cent, as was pub llished. The rate is uniform in all posta
 savings banks.
 Local Items
 The advisabilityxHt appointing a mill land meat inspH H, which the counc'