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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-02-24
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I train at Kildare?" demanded Ard
more. And why did you send your
brother to try to scare me to death al
Raleigh"
THAT is not of the slightest impor
tance," interrupted Jerry, gently play
ing with the tether which held Mr..
Appleweight; MOI does it matter that
papa and this gentleman are friends
II this is indeed the famous outlaw,
Mr.. William Appleweight, then, papa
or no papa friend or no friend, he is
q prisoner of the state of North Caro-
lima"
"Pris'ner!" bawled Applewefght-
AN you the guv'nor's gal-
"You have hit the situation exactly,
Mr.. Appleweight; and as far as the
office of governor is concerned. it is
capably filled by the young gentleman
on your left, Mr.. Thomas Ardmore.
Let us now adjourn to his house.
where, II / am not mistaken, a bit OF
cold fowl is usually to be found on
the sideboard at this hour. But hold"
and Jerry checked her horse
where can we lodge this gentleman,
his further fate?"
I'VE might put him in the wine eel
lar, suggested Ardmore.
He shall be treated with the great
est consideration" said Jerry. and
thereafter. no further adventure be-
falling them, they reached Ardsley,
where their arrival occasioned the
| greatest excitement.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-02-24
MIGHT HAVE COME EARLIER
Admirer Of Musician Must Have Felt
Truth Of the Answer He
Received.

Signor Puccini, although celebrated
all over the world for his operas, Is
still a young man. On the subject OF
his early Gee the Italian composer
said recently in New York:
II have been very lucky. Recogni-
ton for artistic work comes so often
after one Is too old to enjoy 1t.
II remember one OF my country
men, a centenarian. who, had he died
before seventy, would never have seen
any of his operas produced. Luckily
he lived to so great an age that he re-
ceived for many years the admiration
he deserved. Naturally enough,
though, this splendid artist regretted
his years of %obscurity and neglect,
and he frequently spoke bitterly OF
his bad fortune.
Once, at the very end Of his long
life, an Englishman entered his box
at the opera in Rome, and said re
spectfully:
81 have travelled all the way from
London to see the author of my ia
vorite opera.
The veteran composer, with a ma
licious smile, replied:
"'Well, my friend. l have given you
plenty Of time to get here"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-02-24

cred around him at different times,
while he would tell them his story,
substantially as follows:
When l was seventeen years ola,
a recruiting sergeant calling for vol
unteers for the American army under
General Washington, at b siege OF
Boston. came along. l wished to go
and join my country's army, and al
though my mother and sister tried to
dissuade me, and wept and begged l
would not go. l enlisted for three
months. When measured to e II l
was tall enough to answer the law,
stretched myself up all thatswas posi-
Bile, and then was lust able to pass.
'In March, 1875, it was determined
by General Washington to build
breastworks upon Dorchester heights
l was in a company from Eastman,
commanded by Capt. Solomon Hig-
gins. and assisted in the work.
I'VE were prepared with spades,
crowbars, shovels, picks, etc. and
when the evening of the fourth OF
March came, none thought of sleep
ing. The working party consisted OF
1900, with a covering party OF SUo.
We reached the place unobserved by
the enemy, and set to work with all
possible dispatch, and before morn
ing we had thrown up a breastwork
SUFFICIENT to shelter us; but still kept
at work, relieving each other only to
eat. 1t was expected that the Eng
fish would leave Boston with troops,
and proceed to drive us from the new
fort, If they could no knock 1t down
with cannon balls. We prepared to
meet them by drawing up and placing
all around the fort large trees with
limbs attached. laying them bush END
out. so that they must stop and cut
their way through them before reach
ing the fort. Before this. men a
been employed In Dorchester woods
filling barrels with clay and stone
and heading them up strong. These
barrels were had in. readiness the
first day, to roll down the hill and
thus break and cut up the rank OF
the enemy should they attempt to
come upon us. II was told afterward,
that in the morning the English com
mander, after looking with his spy
glass at our works. dashed the glass
to the, ground, and exclaimed: All
the fishes of the sea rave turned to
men and are swarming the hills at
the same time ordering the cannon TO
| fire upon our works, which they did
all day. but with little damage TO
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-02-24
WASHINGTON LETTER

lN8N- ".
plain the Importance of their objects
ervation. What l have here said Is
in the superstition that the danger
to the salt works, which induced you
to go down that way, is not SO great
as to require the whole force you may
be able to get together to guard
against 1t.
II do not mean to neglect the pre-
cautions necessary for their security;
they are too much important, but as
the defense OF Red Bank is an object
of the greatest moment / wish you
would do as much as you possibly
can toward. 1t consistent with a prop
or degree of attention to the salt
works. If circumstances are not such
RI to make your presence essentially
necessary there. I would wish you t
command the body Of militia you may
be able to spare for Red Bank"
BY order of General Howe. the
british commander, Count Donop.
with about $500 picked Hessian sol
Giers, attacked Fort Mercer. at Red
Bank, N. j., the day after this letter
of Washington's was written. The
fort was defended by Col. Christopher
Greene with 600 men. Donop threat
ened that unless the fort was instant
~ surrendered no quarter would be
given. Colonel Greene's reply was:
I'VE ask no quarter, nor will we give
any" The Hessians we're defeated
with a loss of 200 men. The Ameri-
cans lost 81 killed and wounded.
Donop himself was wounded and died
three days after the battle. He is re-
ported to have declared: Il die a vic
tim 10 my ambition and the avarica
OF my sovereign
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-02-24
Written While .commander-ln-chief
Directing the Defense OF Red
M H 2 aank 4raA

- <lME.H
The following important historical
letter OF George Washington. written
while he was commander-in-chief OF
the continental army, dated headquar-
ters. near White Marsh, october q,
1777. and addressed to Brisadier Cen
eral Foreman, was recentiy sold AZ
auction in Philadelphia.
The enemy yesterday morning
threw a body Of troops across the
Delaware. with intentions no doubt
either to storm or invest Red Bank.
AS the works there are strong, 1t is
impossible they will hazard the loss
Of men, that would be likely TO at
tend an assault, but VIII, I imagine.
endeavor by a blockade, TO obltxe the
garrison to surrender. On this sup
.,osition, I am to request, In the
n manner, that you will use
,our utmost exertions, Immediately to
collect as large a body of militia as
ou possibly can, and hasten them to
the relief Of that post 1t is to be
apprehended its supply of stores and
provisions may not be as ample as
could be wished, this makes 1t neces-
sary you should lose not a moments
time to give 1t all the eco you
can. I have written to General New
comb on the same subject You need
rot be told that should that post fall
INTO the enemy's hands we not only
Wffer, the Immediate loss Of the gar
ssan, Its cannon and stores, but all
~ endeavors, after that should hap
On, to defend the distractions on the
yer would be fruitless, TO you no
arguments need - used either to ex-
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-02-24
SUCCESSFUL TREATMENT OF
PIMPLES AND BLACKHEAOS

A speedy and economical treatment
for disfiguring pimples is the follow
ing: Gently smear the face with Cuti.
cura Ointment, but do not rub. Wash
off the ointment in five minutes with
Cuticura Soap and hot water and
battle freely for some minutes. Re-
peat morning and evening. At other
times use hot water and Cutfcura
Soap for bathing the face as often as
agreeable. Cuticura soap and oint-
ment are equally successful for itch
ing, burning, scaly and crusted hui
mors Of the skin and scalp, with loss
of hair, from infancy to age, usually
affording instant relief, when all else
fails. Send to Potter Drug & Chem.
Corp, Boston, Mass, for the latest
Cuticura book on the care and treat
ment Of the skin and scalp.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-02-24

After serving my time out, which
was three months, l returned home,
strongly in love of my country's cause.
| so much so that l soon enlisted again
for nine months in a company from
Eastman. under Capt. Isaiah Higgins,
and again went to Boston, and was
employed some time building fortifi-
cations in Boston harbor.
The ship Defence, of IS guns, want
ing a crew., myself and some others
from the cape and from Boston, en-
gagged to make up the complement OF
men. Soon all was ready, and the
ship put to sea under command OF
Captain Samuel Smedley, to cruise
for a prize, hoping soon to meet with
an English vessel. On the third day
out a quartermaster broke out with
smallpox, when 1t was decided by the
officers that all the crew should be
Notwithstanding made sickness
enough, and we feared the result
should we meet an enemy But in a
few days a sail was seen, which
proved to be a large English letter-of-
marque, and our captain determined
to engage her, although 80 of our crew
were sick of smallpox, ARC a number
not able to sit up to take a seat on
the hencoop and use small arms. |
could sit up and walk some, so l tool
a gun and sat upon the hencoop till
the action commenced, when l forgot
my sickness, sprang to my feet and
loaded and fred my piece as fast as
possible-and as the powder monkey
brought up the cartridges to distribute
them among us, l took a handful and
threw them into the bosom of my
shirt, which hung bagging down
enough to receive them, and SO con-
tinued to fire away, not thinking Twas
in danger of lighting the contents OF
my bosom with my own frelock. The
battle went on; I now had only a pair
of canvas trousers and a tow shirt,
and fred till my CUR was very hot.
and then changed it for another.
The engagement lasted three glasses
(three half hours, when she struck
her colors to us. When we boarded
her We found b was from Liverpool
bound to Jamaica, and had on board
a governor for that island and other
passengers of some note, with many
valuable articles, a quantity of plate
belonging to passengers, besides a car
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-02-24

done more for me than all the doctors.
I feel it my duty to tell you these
facts. My heart is full of gratitude to
you for my cure."-Mrs. HARRIET r..
WAMPLER, 524 S. Ransom Street,
Ottumwa, Iowa.
Consider This Advfce.
No woman should submit to a surgt-
cal operation, which may mean death.
until she has given Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound a fair trial.
This famous medicine, made only
from roots and herbs, has for thirty
years proved to be the most valuable
tonic and invigorator Of the female
organism. Women residing in almost
every city and town in the United
States bear willing testimony to the
wonderful virtue of Lydia q. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound.
Mrs. Pinkham, at Lynn, Mass,
invites all sick women to- writo
for advice. Her advice is free,
confidential and always helpful.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-02-24
xiv.
4 Meeting o. Old Friends.

Habersham's men had proved ex-
ceedingly timid when It came to the
business Of threshing the woods for
Appleweight, whom they regarded
with q new awe, now that he had van
ished SO mysteriously. They had
searched the woods guardedly, but the
narrow paths that led away into the
dim Businesses of Ardsley were for
bidding, and these men were not with
out their superstitions. They had
awaited for years an opportunity to
strike at the Appleweight faction;
they had at last taken their shot, and
had seemingly brought down their
bird; but their lack of spirit in re-
irteying the game had been their un-
doing. They had only aroused their
most formidable enemy, who would
undoubtedly lose no time in seeking
revenge. They were q d%olorous band
who, after warily beating the woods.
dispersed In the small hours Of the
morning, having found nothing but
AppteWeight's wool hat, which only
added 70 their mystihcation.
I'VE ought to have taken him away
on the rum" said Habersham bitterly,
a. he and Griswold discussed the mat
ter on the veranda Of the prosecutors
house and watched the coming of the
dawn. II didn't realize that those fell
lows lived In such mortal terror Of the
old man; but they refused to make on
with him until the last Of his friends
had got we'll out Of the way. I ought
to have had nor sense myself than
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-02-24

aDie, as was tHdl
of almost all OF
those who lived
in the stirring
times of the Rev
olution; and he
appeared to take
pleasure in re-
lating his perils
a n d hardships.
Not a few of the
youth of this gen.
Grafton have gath
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-02-24

True pleasure consists in clear
thoughts, sedate affections, sweet re
flections; a mind even and stayed. and
true t o itseIf.-Hopkins.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-02-24

go-quite a val
liable prize, We
took out part OF
her e and put
a prize master on
board of her and
sent her to Bos-
ton, where we ar
rived safely our
selves with the
prize. When we
settled up and
there was a divi-
sion of the prize
money and a dis
charge of the
crew, some of the
officers received
$500 or more
prize money.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-02-24
Hard Luck.

The big stone had rolled to the bot
tom of the hill again. and the bystand-
ers were jeering at Sfsyphus.
Boys he groaned, tacklfng it once
more, IF you can't boost, don't
knock!"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-02-24

We know nothing better for Piles than
Trask's Ointment. It almost invariably
gives quick relief and often effects cures
in obstinate cases. Ask your druggist.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-02-24

DR.. Pierce's Pellets, small, sugar-eoated
easy to take as candy. regulate. and invig
crate stomach, liver and bowels and curt
constipation,
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-02-24

A man may go up when you kic
him. but you cannot claim credit for
kindness.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-02-24
OTTUMWA
WOMAN
CURED
BY Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound
Ottumwa, Iowa.-'For years l was
a lmnst q constant sufferer from female

trouble in all its
dreadful forms;
shooting pains aQ
over my body, sick
headache, spinal
weakness, dizziness
d epres sion, and
everything that was
horrid. Itried many
in different
parts of the United
States, but Lydia E.
Vegeta-
|h1e has
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-02-24
Domestic

Father-I think the baby looks like
you.
Mother-Yes, it shuts its eye to an
awful lot.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-02-24

Garfield Tea cannot but commend itself
mild, potent and health-giving.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-02-24

one size smaller after using Aliens Foot-Ease,
tho antiseptic powder to be shaken into the
shoes. It makes tight or new shoes feel easy.
R<tusr subsfttxt<s. For Free trial package, I'D
dress Allen s.. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-02-24

The personal history of Isaac Snow
has always been regarded as remark
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-02-24

Love does not depend for Its
strength on concentration.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-02-24
ALL GAY

First Tramp-The, doctor as order
ed me a bath.
Second Tramp-You do look pleas
ed about 1t.
First Tramp-'E's ordered me a
mud bath.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1911-04-28
ASSOCIATION Of CHARITIES
AND CORRECTIONS MEETS
Nnita is Hostess to Hundreds of Delegates to
State Conference Session Began at
O'clock Thursday Afternoon = Coluille
Responds to Address of Welcome---
Presidents Annual Address.

With considerable pomp and cere-
mony the State Association of Chari-
ties and Corrections began its fourth
annual conference. at 2 o'clock this
afternoon at the Auditorium building
in this city.
The meeting was called to order by
President Huson, of Hobart. The in
pastor of the Presbyterian church of
this city. The address of welcome on
behalf of the city, was made by Mayor
county by Judge S. F. Parks of the
county court, and on behalf of Craig
County Association of Charities and
Corrections, by Judge Joseph A. Gill
The response was made by Senator
Frank NJ. Colville, of Edmond.
After these addresses and the min,
utes of the previous meeting were read
President Huson began his annual ad
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1911-04-28
MRS. NETT|E BROWN IS
GRANTED A new TRIAL

Oklahoma City, April 26-Nettie "
Brown, convicted of the murder of r.
H. Brown in Usage county, is to gain
a new trial through reversal of her
case by the criminal court of appeals
yesterday. The grounds Of the rever-
sal were technical, the court holding
that the trial of the woman upon an
information not signed by the county
attorney was illegal and her conviction
void.
The killing of T. II. Brown attract
ed considerable attention at the time.
He was the husband of Nettie V.
Brown and the father of A. T. Brown,
who, with Cora Brumfleld and Bert
Brumfield, were also charged jointly
with the murder. It was claimed by
the state that the Brown woman was
infatuated with her step-son, A. T.
Brown, and that she plotted with the
other three defendants to remove her
husband so that she could marry the
son. +. H. Brown was killed with an
axe and upon investigation his wife
and the others were arrested.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1911-04-28

dress. Following this will come the
report of the delegates to the national
conference at st. Louis, and the ap-
pointment of committees.
The second general meeting will be-
sectional meetings will hold sway to-
morrow morning.
Delegates for the conference began
arriving last night and continued all
today. When the conference was call
ed to order there were about 100 dele
gates present, which number prob
ably will be tripled by this evening.
1t is interesting to note in connection
with the assembly here today that
Charles Dewey Hilles, the new secre
tery to President Taft, who was quite
honorably mentioned in this weeks
Saturday Evening Post, is member
of the national conference of Charities
and Corrections.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1911-04-28
REINFORCEMENT
BILL IS TAKEN UP
Representative James Replies to
Mann's Attack on Measure And
criticises Protection.

Washington, d. c., April 27.-The
Houston bill to increase the house of
representatives to membership of
4S3 and apportion the members
throughout the states on the basis of
the recent federal census will be taken
up in the house today. This announce
ment was made at the close of yes
terday's debate ON the free-list bill.
and it is intimated the house will dis
pose of the apportionment bill before
the close of tomorrow's session.
The tariff debate covered broad
lines. Mr., Norris of Nebraska attack
ed the combination controlling the
Brazilian coffee output. and urged
changes in the existing tariff laws
which will permit the United States
government to break up the control
now exercised by the Brazilian com
bination over the wholesale price and
the supply of coffee in the United
States market.
Mr.. James of Kentucky delivered the
most stirring democratic speech in sup
port of the free-list measure replying
to the criticisms Of the bill made yes
terday by Minority Leader Mann and
attacking the republican policy of pro-
lection.
Mr.. Hobson of Alabama also spoke
in favor of the measure, pleading for
greater consideration for the cotton
growing industry, and the development
at home of the trade in cotton fabrics
now partially monopolized by foreign
countries.
Mr.. Hamlin of Missouri favored the
bill. Mr.. Sterling of Illinois opposed
it in a speech in which the merits of
the reciprocity bill were again brought
in by questions and debate on the
floor.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1911-04-28
MAJORITY FOR AMENDMENT
BEING RAPIDLY REDUCED

Oklahoma City, April 27.-With prac-
tically complete returns from forty
three of Oklahoma's seventy-seven
counties, the majority vote favoring
the amendment to article 8, section g.,
of the state constitution, which pro-
hibits the sale to, or consolidation of
domestic railroad lines with foreign
lines, has been cut down to 1882. The
amendment makes it possible for roads
outside the state to buy, lease and
operate lines within the state. The
vote now stands 25,0S4 for to 22.S32
against the amendment.
The full returns from the twenty
two precincts in Craig county give a
majority of 38 against the amendment
to article 9, section 9, of the constitu-
ton. The following is the vote in full
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1911-04-28

and will not be in before tomorrow.
An ordinance permitting places of
amusement to run on Sunday which
was referred to the people on refer
endum vote in special election today
aroused as much interest as a presi-
Dental election. Incomplete returns
at o'clock indicate the ordinance car
ried by large majority.
McAlester, Okla, April 25.-Sixteen
out of fifty precincts voting on rail
way amendment, including cities OF
McAlester and Krebs, give 504 votes
for amendment and 226 against. Very
light vote. Polls not opened in eight
country precincts. Railway employees
here and at HaileyvilIe voted against
amendment.
Okmulgee, Okla, April 25.-But lit.
tie interest was manifested today in
the special election held authorizing
changes in the state constitution in re-
lation to railroads more especially sec
ton 8. The towns voted strong foI
the change The country vote was
light and will probably be recorded
against the proposition. 1t is safe tc
sey the county as a whole voted fol
the change.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1911-04-28
SAFE Of CENTRAL|A
BANK DYNAM|TED
Failure of Charge to Open Inner stron!
Box Prevents Bandits From
Securing Booty.

The safe and building of the Farm
ers & Merchants bank, at Centralia,
were completely wrecked by dyna-
mite explosion at an early hour this
morning, in an attempt by four men
to rob the bank.
The men who are said to have come
into Centralia were discovered trying
to enter the bank by a citizen, who
was forced back into his home by the
robbers and told to stay there. How
ever, he slipped out the back door and
hurried to the home of Constable Ed
Hall and aroused an officer. While
the officer was gathering the posse
the bandits blew the safe. The safe
was modern burglar proof affair
and the strong safety box was not
opened by the charge, and the bandits
left without having secured any money.
However, they took some valuable
papers belonging to e. e. Conkright.
Deputy Holland Clark left here in
an automobile this morning for the
scene of the robbery and with a posse
took up the chase of the bandits The
men are said to have gone toward
Welch, where it is supposed they would
attempt to catch train.