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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-04-07

nNE of the last acts Of the last con-
~ gress was to make provisions for
two of the most powerful fighting ma
chimes in the United States navy. The
limit of cost and time Of completion
of the dreadnought Florida was X
tended and additional funds were vot-
ed for the new New York and the
Texas, the keel Of which will be laid
in a few months. Each vessel will
cost Sc, 4O0, 900 and 5000 skilled work
men will be employed in the New
York navy yard for the next three
years in the work Of construction.
The dreadnought type is one Of
very recent date. Through her ALI
ance with Japan Great Britain was
the first to learn the lesson Of the all
big-gun ship, and Immediately set
about solidifying it in steel. Some of
our own progressive navy officers had
earlier read the lesson in the war
with Spain and plans of the U. 8. s.
Feasible and the U. S. s. Possible had
been drawn and pigeon-holed. Then
when the British D~readnought went
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-04-07

broad river Menam, followed by the
purple-and-gold state barges Of the
king, the queen, and the whole court.
Numberless Buddhist priests clad in
yellow garments followed in long fan
tastic boats singing to the ~curiously
beautiful sounds of the Siamese mu-
steal Instruments; then came hun
dreds of little boats filled with the
populace, who ended the strange fleet.
The front Of the temple was left
open to receive the statue of the new
Buddha, whose golden body glittered
in the sunlight. 1t was conducted into
the temple to the sound of the STA
mese national hymn, the festive ring
ing Of gongs, and the singing of the
BONES. Suddenly there came a great
silence, during which the king with a
ringing voice bestowed upon Buddha
the name, "Phra Chinerai."
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-04-07
SAM HAS NEW GOD
E~2at Bronze Buddha Built at
Kings Order.
HoGthen Idol Is Cast From Capturel
Cannon and Erected in the Mag
nificent Royal Temple at
Bangkok.

Bangkok, Siam.-Siam. the country
Of the white elephants, was a short
time ago the scene of a very brilliant
event, one of the most interesting that
has taken place in the history of the
country. King C~hulalongkorn, the
late king of Siam, while touring in the
northern part of his kingdom at the
end of last year visited the ancient
town Of Pitsanuloke, which contained
within its walls a celebrated many
Centuries-old figure of Buddha.
The king was so filled with enthuS
iasm by this statue that he made vow
to place a similar figure in the royal
temple, Wat Suan Dust" in the CAPT,
tai of his kingdom. He sent off some
Buddhist priests Immediately to Bang
kOk, ordering them to bring back six
old brOnze cannon captured during a
war with Burma to PitsanulOke. In
the meantime the king so pushed on
the work that by the time the cannon
arrived the process OF casting could
be begun, Faithful BuddhiStS stream
ed from far and near and threw gold
and silver into the glowing mass.
SN'S o. ~ SfA ''~'A >SSN'J J~'
els and offered them as a sacrifice;
whole families would gladly have Civ
en- their all. In order that the sane
tity of the ancient statue should be
conveyed to the new two c~onsecrated
silver cords were fastened to the a r
of the old statue and given into the
charge Of the highest BONES, who
watched day and night and sang and
offered prayers necessarily.
During the casting the king himself
held the other end Of the cord, while
from him outpoured the cord in the
form of the new-cast figure. At last,
amid the endless rejoicings of the peo-
pie, the casting was finished and the
statue, under the guidance of the
king, was conveyed in solemn process
sion down the river to Bangkok, where
h work of art was to be completed.
1t is said that hundreds of chisels
were broken during the work. King
Chulalongkorn gilded the face himself
and placed in the forehead an enor
nous precious stone. Then the Whole
figure was gilded and adorned with
Buddhistic rosaries of fiery brilliants
lIOul Tic hluS > treasury Al last Ile
great day came when the new Buddha
was to be brought to the royal temple,
Wat Suan Dusit."
The scene under a glowing tropical
sun was SO wonderful, SO gorgeous in
color, that it will remain unforgettable
by all who witnessed it. The gor-
geous statue of Buddha, as if carried
by an invisible power, moved majes-
tically on the glittering waves of the
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-04-07
indians in Maine LEGISLATURE.

Augusta, Me.-In the state legisla.
ture of Maine there are two Indians
who form a picturesque feature when
the assembly is in session. They are
members of the lower house, but they
have no voice in the deliberations of
that body. The work of the pair of
redskins is confined mostly to their ap-
before the committee on In
dian affairs. They go to the legislature
some weeks after the session ~convenes
and after stating the needs Of their re-
spective tribes return to their homes.
One of the men is Lola Colby, a
rugged and hearty brave 70 years old.
He represents the Penobscot tribe. He
Is a Civil war veteran. Levy Mitchell
is the name of the other Indian repre-
sentative. He is of the Passamaquoddy
tribe and is Ga years old.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-04-07

Vegetable Compound has done for me
during this trying period. Complete
restoration to health means so much
to me that for the sake Of other suffer
ing women I am willing to make my
trouble public so you may publish
this letter. CHAs. BARCLAY,
RED, G~raniteville, VT.
No other medicine for woman's Ills
has received such widespread and I'M
qualified endorsement. No other med
icine we know Of has such a record
of cures as has Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.
For more than 80 years it has been
curing woman's ills such as inlamma-
ton, liberation, fbroid tumors, irreg-
ularities, periodic pains and nervous
prostration, and it is unequalled for
carrying women safely through the
period of change Of life.
Mrs. Pinkham, at Lynn, Mass,
invites all sick women to write
her for advice. Her advice is free,
and always helpful
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-04-07
ROMANCE OF COLD WEATHER
Man Saves TWO Lives but Subsequent
Lionizing Is Much to His
Disadvantage.

Two lovers were stroIling along a
canal bank on the outskirts of Paris
the other day when the woman sud
denly ran from her companion and
threw herself into the water. Though
but a bad swimmer, her companion at
once jumped in to rescue her, but he
was unable to do so, and both were
in peril of drowning. At his mo-
ment a stranger came along, and see
Ing the struggling couple, braVely
Jumped in and succeeded in bringing
both the man and the woman to the
bank, where they were Don revived.
A cheering crowd assembled to con
graduate the resCuer, who. however.
showed great reluctance to be lion
ized. He was quickly walking away
when two policemen came on the
scene and insisted that the name n
address OF SO brave a man should be
taken. Their surprise was great
when they found hat the gallant
rescuer was a burglar for whom the
police were a~nxiously searching. He
was taken into custody and will be
brought up for sentence. 1t is expect
ed that the gallant rescue will lead
to his dismissal, or at least to a re-
duction of any sentence that might
otherwise have been passed on him
for his less heroic deeds.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-04-07
Uncle Sam Has a Great Golden Hoard

is partly in the vaults of the treas
ury here in Washington, some of 1t
is in the vaults of the s~ubtreasuries
and some Of it is in the minis of Phil
adelphia and Denver.
AS a matter of fact the greater
part Of it is at the two minis named.
About $685., 900, 900 of the total coin
is held in trust to redeem outstand-
ing gold certificates.
Three years ago the government
transferred $275,OOO 900 in gold coin
from San Francisco to Denver. That
task was accomplished at a cost Of
$275,OOO.
Kaiser Wilhelm and the German
government have stored away a part
of the indemnity from France, which
can be used for war purposes at a
moments notice, if need be. But the
with Uncle Sans hoard of gold.
Never before in the history of the
world was there anything like it.
If all the gold DIN n gold bull
lion of the government convert
ed into 500 gold pieces and laid on
the ground side by side they would
form a string Of gold pieces reaching
almost half across the United States.
The string of gold would reach from
New York to Chicago and a good dis
lance beyond.
At the same time all this gold could
be housed in one room Of dimensions
not very great. 1t could easily be
put into a room SO feet long, 20 feet
wide and 20 feet high. This would
leave considerable space to spare.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-04-07
To Revise Ten Commandments

LONDONDERRY. Mordaunt Ferneaux,
dean of Winchester, England, has beer
i~ntrusted by the convScation of Canter.
bury with the task of preparing an
abridgment of the Ten Commandments
to be submitted for consideration at a
meeting of the convocation. AS a sam
ple of the form which the abridgment
will take the dean said that probably
be would suggest that the tenth COM
mandment be abbreviated to read SIM
ply. Thou shalt not covet."
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-04-07
How He Averted a Duel.

The following Is told Of former Sen
ator Joe Blackburn of Kentucky:
In the days of his youth the Ken
tuckian was asked by a friend to sec
ond him in a duel. He consented, and
at sunrise the parties met at the ap-
pointed place. Now, 1t was this Ken,
tuckian's duty to say the last words
touching the terms Of the duel. But,
although he faithfully performed this
duty, the duel never took place.
A murmur Of why not?" invariably
goes around whenever this story is
told, w~hereupon the answer Is as fol,
lows:
For a very simple reason. When
Joe finished speaking it was too dark
TOR a duel."-Harper's Magazine.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-04-07

The late John B. Moissant was a
genial as well as a skillful airman."
said a Chicago editor.
Il remember well a visit he once
made me, with drawings of an aero
plane of his own invention under his
arm. l joked him a little about the
machine-it certainly had a heavy,
awkward look. But he said with a
laugh:
"'Oh, don't judge even IN aeroplane
by its outside. What if the mar who
discovered the oyster hadn't stopped
to pry open the SHE'LL"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-04-07
is EPILEPSY CONQUERED
New York Physicians Have Many
Cures to Their Credit.

New York, April 4.-Advices from
every direction fully confirm previous
reports that the remarkable treatment
for epilepsy being administered by the
consulting physicians of the Dr.. Water
man Institute is achieving wonderful
results. Old and stubborn cases have
been greatly benefited and many pa
tients claim to have been entirely
cured.
Persons suffering from epilepsy
should write at once to DR.. Waterman
Institute, 1922 East 25th St, Branch GO.
New York, for a supply of the remedy,
which is being distributed gratuitously.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-04-07
Dies a Maid, AGED 1O6.

Duluth, Minn.-Miss Victoria Kus-
chura, aged JOG years, died Of old
age at the residence of her niece, Mrs.
John Marshall. She was born in Po-
land in 1904. She was the oldest citi-
zen in Duluth and probably the oldest
maiden lady in America She retain
ed her faculties to the last.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-04-07

What do you think Of the idea OF
an extra session Of congress?"
Well" replied Farmer Corntossel,
some extry sessions is like some ex-
try newspapers. They amt enough in
EN- to justify the hollerin'."
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-04-07
PoDuiar Publicity,

That tall waiter seems to be very
much in demand
Yes; he never opens a bottle Of
champagne without attracting the at
tention of everybody in the room"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-04-07

The heart is a. small thing. but de-
sireth great matters; it is not sufh-
cient for a kites dinner, yet the world
Is not sufi cient for it.-Hugo.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-04-07

Occasionally or oftener people lead
a man to believe they admire him
when in reality they are only trying
to work him.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-04-07

the Antiseptic powder to be shaken into the shoe:
for tired, aching feet. 1t axes the sting ont of corn.
and bunions and makes walking n delight. Sold
everywhere, &c. Refuse substttutes. For FREE
trial package, address A. s. OlmSed, Lie Roy, NY
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-04-07

I I IN nervousness
and other annoying
symptoms, and I
can truly say that
Lydia E. Pinkham's
V t a Bile Com
pound has proved
mountains Of
to me, as it
restored my health
and strength. I
never forget to tell
my friends what
|Iydia f.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-04-07

Remember Trask's Ointment, If in need
of a uniform, reliable household remedy
for infammatorv or catarrhal ailments. It
will not disappoint you.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-04-07

Mrs. wfnslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
tccthing, softens the gums, reduces inhamma-
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie, 25c a bottle.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-04-07

Better general health is sure to follow
the use of the natural Herb laxative, Gar
field Tea. 1t corrects constipation.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-04-07
r

There are two monuments to Han.
nah Dustin. a heroine OF early colo
NAL New England. One is Concord.
N. H., and the other at Haverhill.
Mass.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-04-07

1t Is a great thing to be trusted, but
it Is a far higher thing to be worthy
of trust--Henry Lee.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-04-07

What is passing in the heart of an
other rarely escapes the observation
of one who Is a strict anatomist OF
his own.-Shelley.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-04-07

Household troubles; Headache, Tooth
ache, Earache. Stomach ache. Hamlins
Wizard Oil cures these aches and pains
so why don't you keep a bottle in the
house.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-04-07

To restore a normal action to liver, kid.
neys, stomach and bowels, take Garfield
Tea, the mild Herb laxative. All druggists,
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-04-07

Go to sleep without supper, but rise
without debt.-Talmud.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-04-07

greater force than what we are say
ing.-Royston.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-04-07

It's no use a church advertising the
Bible when it is lodging its bills.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-04-07

Garfield Tea purifies the blood, eradi-
Gates rheumatism, govt and other diseases
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-04-07
CHANGE
IN W0MAN'S
LIFE
Made Safe by Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.

Graniteville, VII was passing
through the Change Of Life and suffered
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-04-07

Keeps Horseshoers Busy.
There are used in the British army
2S, 500 ~horseshoes every month.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-04-07

Men astonish themselves far more
thar they astonish their friends
John Oliver Hobbies.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-04-07

Some sermons come near being dem
onstrations of eternal punishment.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-04-07
for It.,

Wedderly-They say that a man
and his wife grow to look alike after
they have been married a few years.
Now, my wife and l have been mar
ried ten years; do you think we look
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-04-07

Singleton-Yes, indeed. You both
seem to have the same sad expression.
STRAY Stories.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-08-04
Get Ticket or Pay Extra,

After August 18th, when the new law
becomes effective, which exacts an extra
ten cents from ticketless passengers,
cash fares on Wisconsin trains will
dwindle greatly, while the station re-
ceipts from tickets will be swelled ac-
cOrdingly. 1t has long been practice
on the part Of many people to neglect to
get tickets before boarding their trains.
and especially at times when circuses or
other attractions create heavy traffic is
there large number who fail to pur-
chase tickets, causing great inconyen-
ience and loss of time to conductors. A
circular to conductors and agents has
been issued by the st. Paul road, calling
attention to the new law and directing
conductors to collect the excess fare
and the ICON" will probably not pay any
attention to the order as it might cut off
a source of revenue of which the COM
pany will know nothing, as the passenger
will never tell.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-08-04
BOLD ROBBERS BUSY
IN CITY RECENTLY
COLUMBUS MAN RELIEVED OF
WALLET LAST SUNDAY.
$500 i'm Checks and S45 in Cur
renCy Taken From ViCtim-COn-
duCtOr on Interurbdn Misses His
Grip Containing VdludbleS-Ex-
press Package Also Taken.

Louis Becker of Columbus, was the
victim Of bold robbery at the junction
at $50 o'clock Sunday morning, evident
Iy the work of some miscreant who came
here to ply his vocation on the occasion
of the state skat tournament, when
large crowds were in the city. As
result of the theft, Mr.. Becker is minus
800 in checks and $45 in currency. In
the rush of boarding train and assist
ing a lady with valise Becker's wallet
was taken by man who was evidently
assisted by fleshy man. who came to
his assistance. Becker caught the thief
but released his hold when the fieshy
individual came to his assistance Of his
pal. Both thief and pal ran toward the
city and one Of them attempted to hide
on the west side. By a misunderstand-
ing of telephone message from the
junction, the thieves were able to make
their getaway. Becker had just come
from Columbus.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-08-04

With the knowledge that in Wis
consin there are thousands of names
Illegally registered on voting lists,
the legislature at it's session just
closed has made a sweeping change
in registry methods. In April, 1913,
in all cities of the second, third and
fourth classes, and villages and towns
in which registry i required, there
must he . new registry Of electors.
No old polling lists will be used in
whole or in part and no person S
name will be placed upon the list I'M
less the elector appears personally
before the inspectors and requests
that his name be registered. One ad-
ditional registration day is to be al
lowed.
In the passing of this law the mu-
inequalities Of the state have been
placed on a footing with Milwaukee,
where it is required that all prospec-
tive electors shall register in person.
The new voting statute will bar a
large number of aliens who have
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-08-04
Agents Wanted.

A young man or woman who can de-
vote all or part of his or her time div
ing through the country and taking or,
ders for an article of value to every
farmer. No investment required. Posi-
ton permanent with an assured good
income. Applicants will please give the
names of three responsible business men
for references as to ability and character
and at the same time state whether You
can devote all or part of your time tt
the work and what territory you ca1
cover. P. O. box 907, Des MOines, Iowa.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-08-04
DYNAMITE PLACED ON
BUSINESS MANS DESK
Arthur Runydn Superintendent for
the Prudential Life. Evidently the
Intended ViCtim-NO Clue as Yet
as to PerpetrdtOr-NOte With an
Order to Leave Town."

The laconic message, leave town"
laid beside a stick of dynamite was
what Arthur F. Runyan, superintend.
ent of the Prudential Insurance COM
pany, discovered on his desk in his
office in the Merchants National
Bank annex Thursday when he visit
ed the office for some papers before
leaving for Fort Atkinson. Upon his
return in the afternoon he reported
the matter to the police, who are now
investigating the matter.
SO far as Mr.. Runyan is aware he
has not an enemy in the city and the
cause for the leaving Of the dynamite
and note where found is a mystery
to him and the police as we'll. The
wrapper of the dynamite had been
torn at the spot which indicates it's
strength, but it was examined and
was found to be the regulation ar
ticle usually sold. The man who
left the dynamite must have visited
the office, which is upstairs, between
$3.50 and 10:30 o'clock as Mr.. Runyan
was in the office at the hours named.
DR.. Haney, who is also in the build
ing, says he heard someone,
stranger he believes, go up the stairs
and enter the office, but he remained
but a short while.
1t seems hardly likely it was per-
petrated as joke, as it was left
where the roll top of the desk would
strike it when being closed. The af-
fair is certainly a mystery.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-08-04
Capture of the Taylor Gang.

Every issue of Sports Afeld possesses
notable features, and the August number
is no exception to the rule. Continuing
his experiences with the Texas Rangers,
Capt. Miller tells of the capture of the
desperate Taylor Gang; By Grace OF
Santa Anna is typical tale of our Mex
ican border; under the title, Circus Day,
Edwin Sabin writes in style that can
not fail to thrill young and old alike;
The Yuma Game will delight every base
ball fan; while Life at a Navajo Trading
Post will interest all lovers of our rapid
ly passing frontier. In Back to the Old
Trails, Dennis Robertson RECEIVERS from
a nasty bullet wound, and the Colonel
has an encounter with a cOrnered She
wolf that came near having fatal results.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-08-04
LAW NOW DEMANDS REGISTRATION IN PERSON

been voting. Lax requirements have
permitted the registry of thousands
of men of foreign parentage who have
not fully naturalized and who in
many cases taken only their first pa
pers.
1t is provided in the law that any
person whose name is not on the
registry, but who is qualified voter
therein, shall nevertheless be en-
titled to vote at the April election,
1913, upon the making of an affida-
Wit in the usual form, one requirement
in which is the declaration OF citizen
ship.
Another law requires the clerks OF
all election districts in the state to
forward to the secretary of state be
fore the general election, copies or
all the new registry lists, to be used
by the secretary of state for mailing
lists for the state political pamphlet
authorized in the new corrupt prac-
tices act.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-08-04
Tortured For Is Years

by cure-defying stomach trouble that
baffied doctors, and resisted all remedies
he tried, John ". Modders, of Modders-
Vile, Mich, seemed doomed He had to
sell his farm and give up work. His
neighbOrs said, "he can't live much
longer" whatever [ ate distressed
me-" he wrote, till | tried Electric Bit
ters, which worked such wonders for me
that can now eat things | could not
take for years. It's surely grand RENE
dy for stomach trouble" just as good
for the liver and kidneys. Every bottle
guaranteed. Only SOC at the Gamm Drug
Go