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The Washington herald., 1911-10-16
POlicemen's and Firemen's Pensions

Commissioner Rudolph very properly
calls attention to the lesson of the dis
aster in this city whereby two fremen
lost their lives in the performance of
duty. If Washington is to have a
brave and efficient fre-fghting force,
adequate provision must be made for
the families of those who risk their
lives in the service, should duty end in
death.
AS the case now stands. the pension
fund is so low that the men and women
who are its benehciaries are compelled
to accept only meager proportion of
the amounts to which they are entitled
Congress has been asked more than
once to enact legislation which will
insure revenue for this fund, but moth
ing has been done The result is that
much distress is occasioned, and it falls
upon those whose circumstances are al
ready straitened. 1t cannot be said,
either, that there is extravaganza or
favoritism in the allotment of the fund,
for at stated periods, under the law,
the Commissioners make a thorough in
vestigation OF the condition of the PEN
sionerS, and the list is carefully revised,
both as to personnel and amount
The men who go upon the police
and fire force should not be the victims
OF false pretenseS If Congress does
not propose to continue the pension
fund, it ought to make its position plain,
SO that the men who enter upon the
hazardous service may do so with the
knowledge that no support awaits their
families if they suffer death. We know.
however, that this is not the intention
Of Congress. especially as all OF the
cities in the country recognize pensions
for frcmcn and policemen as a just
duty upon the part of the municipality.
1t is to be hoped, therefore, that at
the approaching session the rcconlmen-
dations which have been repeatedly
made by the Commissioners will result
in legislation which will place the pen
sion fund upon a satisfactory founda-
lion.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-16
When Prices Were High.
y Richmood (KyD OimaI.

From the Richmond (Ky.) Gilman.
While tearing away part OF the build
ing on Main street, occupied by Taylor
& Oldham. the workmen found a portion
of an old daybook which was dated 1922,
but the name Of the proprietor of the
store was missing. 1t is imOossible to
tell just who was in business at that
time, as no citizen living at present is
old enough to recall the name of the
owner. The building was erected in 1890
On the book It was shown that high
prices prevailed for commodities. Sugar
retailed at 3 cents a pound. nails Is
cents a pound, salt N.75 per bushel, cot
ton 20 cents per yard. Whisky was the
only cheap thing in those days, as the
book showed it sold for Is cents per
gallon.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-16
CURIOUS BITS OF HISTORY.
by A. w. MACY.
A QUEER LITTLE ENGLISH
KING.


KING.
When Sir Robert walpolc awak-
ened George Augustus, Prince of
Wales, out of a sound sleep to
inform him that his father, George
]. was dead, the prince exclaimed:
dot is Won pig lIe." or all the
monarchs who have sat upon the
throne Of England, George II was
perhaps the most ridiculous. He
was a fat little Dutchman with q
slender intellect and an overpow-
ering sense of his own import
ance. Had he been a private in
dividual he would have been
looked upon with contempt. His
morals were very loose-"a dull
little man with low tastes"
Thackeray calls him. But he had
an excellent wife, who was far
superior to him in every way. He
did not know it, but in most
things he yielded her absolute
obedience. These lines were
often quoted in those days:
You may strut. dapper George.
but twill all be in vain;
We know 'tis Queen Caroline,
not you. that reign"
He had little sympathy with
the English people. and was all
ways going back to Hanover. At
one time he remained away from
England two whole years, but
was not greatly missed.
Copyright. 1911, By Joseph B. Bowles)
The Washington herald., 1911-10-16
4 LINCOLN Statement.

From the Youths Companion.
Lincoln was no sticker for formalities
either in dress or in manners. But he
knew the etiquette Of correspondence and
knew how to teach It to others.
At a lodge in Philadelphia a group Of
very old men. some with empty sleeves
and some with empty trouser legs, were
telling stories about Lincoln.
Ny wife collected autographs" said
enc. "she once wrote to Lincoln for a
sentiment and his autograph. and she got
In reply a note that ran:
Dear Madam: When you ask from q
stranger that which is OF interest only
to yourself. always inclose a stamp,
There's your sentiment. and here's your
aptograph.-A. Lincoln.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-16
Only One Man Worrted.

From Answers.
The doctor had just concluded his daily
examination, and the gouty old gentle.
man felt none too pleased.
Well" he asked, in the manner Of
one who demands an uItimatum, e'how dc
you hnd me to-day, eh? Better oil
worse?"
''oh, better, much better" said the
medico, and rubbed his hands You're
improving rapidly. The only thing that's
really wrong now is the fact that your
legs still remain swollen. But that
doesn't worry me in the least"
The iraseible old invalid drew in a
quick, sharp breath.
mo. OF course 1t doesn't" he bIurted
out. And Il your legs were swollen II
wouldn't worry mel"
The Washington herald., 1911-10-16
STUDY INFANT MORTALITY.
American Association to Meet Mex
Month.

DR.. J. W. Schereschewsky, Of the
United States Public Health and Marine
Hospital Service. has been detailed to
represent the service at the second an
nual meeting OF the American Association
for Study and Prevention OF Infant Nor
tality. which will be held in Chicago No
vember 1s to IS. The association was Or
ganized In 1909. DR.. Cressy L. Wilbur.
chief statistician OF the division Of vital
statistics Of the Bureau of the Census.
is president-elect for 1912. DR.. John S.
Fulton, secretary general of the inter-
national congress on hygiene and de-
biography, is a member of the executive
committee Of the association. DR.. Charles
Ford Langworthy, Of the Department Of
Agriculture, also is q director
The Washington herald., 1911-10-16
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
roo MUCH rRoNUNcIATIoN.

TOO MUCH PRONUNCIATION.
About its name had no doubt
When I arrived in Terra Haute.
But soon ! met a gay galoot
Who said the town was Terra Hoot.
1 might have had plain sailing. but
Another called 1t Terra Hut.
And others, I was panied to note,
Were please to call 1t Terra Hote.
And then I gave it up, you know,
And moved away to Kokomo.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-16
BEAUT1FY THE CAPITOL.
Condemnation Proceedings ON PIaks
scheme Open This Week,

Condemnation Proceedings ON Plaza
Scheme Open This Week.
To-day is the last day for Ming in the
District Supreme Court objections TO the
proposed condemnation by the govern.
ment of the two squares north of the
Capitol. between New Jersey and Della.
ware avenues. from B to C streets.
1t is expected that Justice Barnard will
this week appoint the five appraisement
commissioners and order the appearance
Of property owners in the condemnation
proceedings.
An appropriation Of $4,000 is avaIlable
for condemnation OF the two squares
Ten other squares adjoining these will
be acquired by the government in the
general scheme for enlargement and
Identification of the Capitol reservation
south OF the Union Station plaza and on
all sides of the Capitol.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-16
MunicipaI Dance I'm school.

Hoboken. N. J.. Oct. 15.-An expert
ment by which the public is to be al
lowed free use Of Public School No. has
been adopted by the Hoboixen board OF
education. The first entertainment was
held last night. and ended with a dance.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-16
NEW RETIREMENT BILL.
Would Establish Ten Years. serv
Ice a. Sufficient.

The Baltimore branch Of the United
states Civil Service Retirement Associa.
ton has brought forward a bill In COM
petition with the Gillett bill. which
Charles F. Hanna, president OF the Mary
land branch, says is inadequate.
The proposed measure provides for re-
trement on the grounds Of disability OF
all who have served under the civil
service ten years, and abolishes all saIa-
rtes below $780, It also establishes the
minimum per diem salary at $50
The Washington herald., 1911-10-16

Indiana, ever in the van Of progress,
has ordered the authorities to see that
the forks on free-lunch counters are al
ways clean. Why not compel every pat
ron to carry his own fork and individual
cup?
The Washington herald., 1911-10-16

Our police might learn something from
London. The police commissioners there
are studying means for reducing the noise
Of automobiles, and have issued a circu-
lar warning chsuffeurs to be more care
full about the footing of horns.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-16
Fea on oIIve on ana eip.

London. Oct. 15--It was stated at an
inquest at Chatham yesterday on baby
who. according to the medical evidences,
died from starvation. that the child was
fed-on condemned milk, olive OF, and Sin.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-16
Not . FIeetinr show.

From the Detroit Ftse Frea
A Chicago architect says that the CapI-
tcl at Washington viii not last longer
than 500 years. Even at tnat we shall in
sist on calling Il a permanent tructure.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-16

What might be legitimately described
as a quiet wedding took place at Gin
cinnati the other day, when bride, BRIDE
groom, and best man were deaf and
dumb.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-16
Trurta that Won,t DIE.

From the Kansas oity Star.
Nor is the Presidents plan to kill the
trusts with Kindness entirely new. 1t
has been tried before. and they. didn't
die worth a cent :
The Washington herald., 1911-10-16
The pulee,. Preference,

From the 81. Louis Republic
The Duke de Abruzzi is brilliantly en-
gaged-in the Mediterranean. Doubtless
he would prefer an engagement on this
side Of the Atlantic.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-16
SILVER BAY VEsPERs.
Addresses and Music at Exercise,
of Y. w. c. A.

of y. w. c. A.
Several hundred members of the Y. W.
c. A. attended the annual Silver Bay
vesper services in the hall at Twelfth and
streets yesterday afternoon at 4:3O
o'clock. An elaborate programme of sa-
cred music and addresses was given
Miss Elizabeth F. Pierce presided, Miss
Elsie Bunting spoke on THE spirit
of Silver Bay Miss Lillian Krause fol-
lowed with a talk on The leaders; -
Miss Aileen Barr, The sport" and Miss
Florence Mentzer. The Acquaintance
The Washington herald., 1911-10-16

Standing wheat has been transformed
into bread in thirty minutes in Kansas.
reduction of the cost just now is of
far greater Importance than the time Of
the process.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-16
Uncle Pennywise Says,

Diogenes was a man who spent most
of his time in the tub. Every boarding
house has II Diogenes.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-16
A Few Changes.

We'll, Welt" said the man who had
wandered back 70 the old village. 80
the Eagle House is still the Eagle House.
No change after twenty years.
There have been a few changes" re-
sponded the Oldest inhabitant. "Since
you've been gone the hotel has been re-
spectively the Grand Central. the Grand
Union, the Grand Junction, the Great
Northern. the Great Southern, the I'm
perial. the Regal. the Empire, the Re-
gent, and the Mansion House. She's Just
starting around the circuit for the sec
ond time
The Washington herald., 1911-10-16
The Only WaJ.

It's tough upon a bard to find there's
no demand for verse; his life becomes a
sOrdid grind; he goes from bad to worse.
The thing for him to do. 1 wis. when
thus the market goes is to disguise his
verse like this and work it of as prose.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-16

MIR. Taft will not be renominated." :"
says Senator Cummins. But suppose he
is. where will the Iowa Senator hide dur
ing the campaign?
The Washington herald., 1911-10-16
Had to Stop,

You don't call your wife 'Toets any
more"
NO; 1t reminds her that she wants an
automobile
The Washington herald., 1911-10-16
A Popular Dtvorce.

EtOn the Philadelphia rssninE rslerspA.
II Fowler flies from Frisco 70 Reno
without misllap he win have divorced
Chavez from the Alpine aero record,
The Washington herald., 1911-10-16

Mrs. Sinclair still maintains that her
search for a soul-mate was not mscon-
duct. No one supposed she would ad-
mit il
The Washington herald., 1911-10-16
Truly to he Enviea.

Ffum the Columbia State
The man who has reserved seat TO
all the games Of the worlds series Is
more to be envisd than ]. p. and John d.
cpmbRsd- -. .-~.- -
The Washington herald., 1911-10-16

Everything connected with the disap-
pearance of the Mona Lisa has been
discovered by this time but the picture.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-16
Requires Grace.

1t takes a girl with lots OF grace
To shovel food into her face
And not disgust the incest beau
Just a wee trifie, don't you know.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-16

A Western paper asks what kind Of
mail will be carried in a sky wagon"
Light reading, of course.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-16

One hanging to more than 600 murders
and homicides is the manner in which
the law IS enforced in Chicago.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-16
NEW RECTOR AT TRINITY.
Rev. G. w. Van Fossen Preaches
His First Sermon.

hls rlrst sermon.
The new rector OF Trinity Episcopal
Church, Rev. DIR. George W. Van Fossen,
preached his first sermon in Washington
yesterday morning, after celebrating holy
communion at 7:3o o'clock.
Rev. DR.. Fossen was called to Trinity
from South Bethlehem, Pa, where he
was head master of Leonard Hall, an
Episcopal school for boys. He is a ma
tive of Pennsylvania. and was graduated
from the Philadelphia Divinity School in
1892.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-16
He Didn't Say.

Togo says he likes our honorable coun-
try and our honorable literature"
How about our venerable jokes
The Washington herald., 1911-10-16
From the Macon News.

Mary Johnston. the Virginia novelist
is writing a new war romance under
the title, Cease Firing" 1t is a good
thing to know when to cease firing. u
The Washington herald., 1911-10-16
Uncle Walt Says To-day:

Aunt Sarah is suffrage DAME and she has more than local
fame She walks like grenader her bonnet on
ear. She paws around like everything and
LIE lWO makes the weary welkin ring. When she
AUNTS comes near give a whoop and adroity
jump the coop, for she is wearing the
can't appreciate her She only has thought
dream for her there's but vital theme subject that
will hit the spoand that's her suffrage tommyro She may
great and good and wise but when making pies
mixing up Charlotte Russo my good Aunt Sarah goose.
Aunt Jenny at home makes the finest pies the smootst
cakel She she understood the ranng, shrng sis
eood She has pleasant gentle face; she makes her home
lovely place. And when she looks eyes, and the love
that them lies she banker for those rights which the
up at nights while all the folks home love me Ive
all the rights want says she. War Mason
b Aan.l
The Washington herald., 1911-10-16

DR.. Cook is going to Europe to lecture.
He will not visit Copenhagen.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-16

From the Topeka Capital.
Women defeated" says a newspaper
headline. The women may have been
repulsed. They never are defeated
The Washington herald., 1911-10-16
From the Springfield Union.

From the Springfield Union.
We hate to suspect that the New Jer-
sey minister who says tie second mar
riage is always the happiest has formed
a silent partnership with a divorce law
yer.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-16
PEPPERY PARAGRAPHS.

From the Birmingham NeES
That term Terrible Turk" is fearful
misnomer.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-16
Frvm the New York World.

1t is cheering to learn from Brad
streets reports that as a scientific fact
living is little cheaper than it was last
month. Still the difference is not visible
to the naked eye of the average house.
keeper.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-16
Not q washInEton.

That kid of mine chopped down a
cherry tree the other day"
'Ah. he will make a President"
Il fear not. He lied about it."
The Washington herald., 1911-10-16
From the Boston Herald.

homeless. 1t might look around sharp
for a fiat.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-16

From the Baltimore Evening Sun.
China and Baltimore are fighting 70
a representative form OF government
The Washington herald., 1911-10-16
From the Detroit Free PresA

From the Uetrolt Free FIesA
An enterprising newspaper in the
Southwest announces among new books,
"a most interesting story, entitled The
Scarlet Letter. by man named Haw-
thorne." Well, the world do move
Story sounds good, too.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-01-20

Mrs. George Cosper is quite i'll
with the grippe.
Mrs. Edward Abbott is in a very
critical condition.
j. A. Benz is visiting relatives and
friends in Milwaukee,
Martin Odegaard left for DesMoines,
Iowa, where he will undergo an oper-
alton for a rupture.
Hon. A. j. Wimple Of Brooklyn
township, is attending the big Corn
Show at Mitchell.
G. Loman and wife and G.. S.. Han
son and wife went up to Sioux Falls
Monday to attend the concert given
by the WEIGH singers.
Roy Nugen of st. Paul has accepted
a position with the State Mutual Fire
Association and will make Canton his
place Of residence.
Ben Willard OF AfteSian, was a guest
of DR.. A.. e Jennings and wife this
week. Mr.. Willard is a brother Of
Mrs. Jennings.
E. w. Moore left for Sioux Falls,
Monday where he will close his con-
tract for the year with a prominent
life insurance company.
Senator Gemmill came down from
Pierre Thursday during the Legisla-
| tive recess. Mr.. Gemmill is we'll wor-
| thy of the faith that the Lincoln
| county voters had in him.
Martin Peterson, Of Lincoln
County's progressive farmers was a
Canton visitor Wednesday and called
at the LEADER office to renew his
subscription,
Albert Johnson of Los Angeles, Cal
ifornia was in Canton between trains
visiting his uncle, Alec AmundSon.
MIR. johnson is travelling for a large
western automobile concern.
A. M. Nelson of Inwood, Iowa. was
in Canton "Wednesday visiting with
friends and relatives. He also drop
ped into the LEADER office to renew
his subscription for another year.
DR.. f. A. Field of Sioux Falls, spent
Sunday In Canton, visiting with Thos.
Thorson. Mrs. Field who has been
visiting at the Thorson home for a
few days has been quite i'll with the
grippe, but is now better.
The revivals now in progress at the
M. E. church are meeting with much
favor. The question of christianity
and a christian life is discussed by
Pastor Buriff in such on open hearted
way, showing that the individual
must face the responsibility for his
short comings. The book of life will
be open when the day Of Judgment
comes and the author must face what
his daily life has written. None can
escape responsibility for their sins.
A christian life Is the better life and
christianity is the life and light of
the world. Christianity helps one to
enjoy the blessings of life, and the
meetings now in progress are awaken
ing a new spirit under the powerful
preaching of Rev. i'urif. The chorus
choir under the direction of Prof. Gill
more of Chicago is a magnificent test
imonial of the love of Christ and the
power Of music. There will be no SER
vices Saturday evening Of this week.
There will be special music Friday
evening. Sunday night the pastor
will speak on Gan Ante-Mortem Fun
eral Sermon" Next week the pastor
will be assisted by Rev. A.. G. Shop
herd. Evening services at 7:30.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-01-20

Alpha Nordseth left Saturday for
a visit with friends in Sioux City.
Martin Odegaard returned from
Sioux City Friday where he went to
%consult--a medical expert.
Mrs. DR.. Fields Of Sioux Falls is
visiting with her friend, Mrs. Thomas
Thorson Of this city.
John Anderson has been suffering
with the grippe the last two weeks
and is unable to be about the store.
It is with pleasure that many OF
Mrs. G. A. Berry's friends hear of her
great improvement in her present
illness.
Selmer Hanson who is taking
Pharmacy at the Northwestern I'm
versity in Chicago, is getting some OF
the best marks in his class.
John A. Ulberg came down from
Mott, North Dakota, last week and
on Friday made the LEADER a visit
to renew his subscription. John re,
ports his brother Martin, Bert
Thompson, J. B. Slosson and other
Lincoln countyites well and happy
and when John and Martin Ulberg
went up into Hettinger county there
was nothing there but a few home
steaders. The town Of Mott was 10.
Gated and the Ulberg brothers, first
class carpenters. began building and
have built between three and four
hundred houses in Mott and in the
country round about. Mott now has
two railroads and a $40, 600 hotel built
by Mr.. Brown of Chicago. The town
is f1ourishing and the country it pros
porous. Mr.. Ulberg has been visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. P. A. Serum, Mr.. and
Mrs. Paul Juel, Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ.
VAIL and his brother Ole near Len
nox and expects to leave for his home
next Sunday.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-01-20

quent visits to our city have kept
him in close touch with his friends
here who almost claim him as a Da-
kotan.
His bride Is a brilliant, cultured
lady who has travelled and studied
abroad and has exceptional musical
ability. She will always be lovingly
remembered here as Nellie Keep and
her hosts of friends have hearts full
of good wishes for her future happi-
ness and prosperity. To. Mr.. Pidcoe
we extend congratulations. Mr.. and
Mrs. Pidcoe will make their home at
the Plaza Hotel. Chicago.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-01-20

Miss Ellen Campbell returned tc
her school work the last of the week.
Dan Thompson and wife spent a
few days with Mrs. Thompson's
mother.
Cecil Neighbors and wife came uI
from Sioux City Saturday night tc
spend a few days with friends.
Clyde Kinsley was an over Sunday
visitor with his parents, returning to
his work in Sioux Falls Monday
morning.
Ernest Rudolph left Saturday fol
a few days visit with Art Goetz at
Vermillion before returning to his
school work at Ames.
Arndt Syverud left Monday with
S. O. Sorenson for an extended trip
in Texas. They will find a warmer
climate than South Dakota during
the winter months.
Mrs. Dora Muhs and daughter,
Miss Edith, of Camanche, Iowa, aunt
and COUSIN OF postmaster L. L. Smith,
are guests at the Smith home. Miss
Edith Muhs is a trained nurse, grad
uating from New York's famous
Bellevue hospital, and recently
resigning as superintendent of
Hanneman hospital in Chicago, and
was formerly connected with the
Presbyterian hospital of Chicago.
She is now enjoying a much needed
rest.
WOONsOCKET HERALD: Matt Lein
OF Canton. arrived in the city one
day last week and is familiarizing
himself with the work in the office OF
the j. #. Anderson Lumber Co. He
has been assigned by the company to
succeed John Kinsberg, Jr., in the
management of the yard here, MI.
Kinsberg being the ingoing county
auditor March 1st.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-01-20

That Medicine cold wave stuck to
us all last week.
Ole Homandberg was among our
renewal subscribers last Saturday.
The Editor of the LEADER has gone
to Pierre to attend a meeting of the
Soldiers Home board of commissioners.
Tom Berry of Joplin, Missouri, and
Fred Berry of Chamberlain, brothers
of G. A. Berry of this city are guests
Of the Canton brother.
Horace R~ingheim left for Ames,
Iowa, to take up his studies after a
three weeks vacation with his parents
Horace is one of Ames best athletes
and will make a name for himself
and Canton as we'll.
Mr.. F. L. Owens, a half brother of
w. J. Byrnes, accompanied by two
children arrived at the Byrnes home
Saturday evening from Dixon, Gre
cory county, and left for Brookings
county Monday to visit other rela-
tiveS.
Arthur Ingebretson of Fairview
township, was a LEADER visitor last
Saturday, calling to e how his sub
scription stood, but found he va six
months ahead. Arthur is one Of the
most industrious young farmers in
the county for, at the age Of 81, he is
successfully managing his fathers 4SO
acre farm, and his father is mighty
proud of the young gentleman.
Fred Keidle writes from Clarinda,
Iowa, that his wife could not stand
the Hot Springs altitude and they
moved back to Clarinda, and will
spend the winter with their daughter,
Mrs. A. E. Moulton. MI. Moulton
went to Hot Springs and helped Mr..
Keidle move. Mr.. and Mrs. Keidle
liked the Springs very much but the
| altitude made her sick.