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The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1912-09-27

LHtSAA aS he SlfOlleu INTO The room:
I1.S...as~J IL have been thinking il
owes Mrs. Barrington-now, If my
brother at home gets angry because
didn't succeed in buying Nildhre
want you to-
The ringing of the telephone bell in,
terrupted him. 'Oh, shall | answer
it, he questioned.
Its some person named Duffy on
the phone he reported.
"Oh, Duffy she faltered. Tense,
alert. she stood listening to Berries
reply, ~endeayoring to grasp the full
purport of the conversation.
BERTHE, with many stops and eiacu-
latIons. resumed his conversation with
Duffy. All the widow could hear was:
"Nes-are YOU there? tSlight pause,
What's that: How could YOU answer
If YOU weren't there: You couldn't.
That's the reason | asked if YOU were
there slight pausel. Do | still want TO
buy Wildtire: OF curse | do tslight
pause. You'll tell me the name of the
owner? Thanks, aWfully..'
Hes going to tell him." gasped the
widow in the lu,l of Berries talk.
while Duffy told him the name of the
owner.
"Who:' asked BERTHE. He repeated
the query. Who"
ME information BERTHE received did
not affect him seriously. He turned
toward the widow, who was burning
with Impotence. and laughed drolly.
However, he made no comment. but.
resuming his talk with Duffy, said:
"Of curse | don't believe it. and if
there wasn't a lady here Id jolly well
give YOU Il piece of my mind tslight
panse)-yes, a lady. a message for the
doctor" Was his next remark II
can't say whether I'll deliver it or not.
Oh, tommyrot.." he replied in disgust.
NO. do not wan to kiss you goodbv
and | won't deliver your message
either" Eertie hung up the receiver
with a bang, crying:
The i~npertinence Of the man. The
imrertinence of the man. | beg your
pardon. but he made me very anyry-
very" he finished. recalling the pres.
ence Of Mrs. Darlington.
Just Il moment, Mr.. Ainsworth."
begged the widow, concealing her INK
iety with a smiling face.
BERTHE stopped.
Did he say who owns the horse?"
she asked, all innocence.
Yes. but its-oh. it's preposterous,'
chuckled BERTHE. He said YOU owned
Wildtre,"
THE message Mr.. Duffy had for the
lady-is it worth repeatingy'
We'll this Duffy person said that he
was just about to telephone to DR..
Woodhurst for the purpose OF inform
Ing the doctor that you own a racing
stable"
"Oh. Mr., Duny Is going tc telephone
DIR. Woodhurst that | " a racing
stable" replied tho thoroughly startled
widow.
"Yes. yes, Duty also said that you
would liz able to appreciate the infor.
nation ii liz fui, value"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1912-09-27
A Queer EIopement.

ANGLING his monocle from
the cord Bert Ainsworth said
as he strolled into the room:
II have been thinking it
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1912-09-27

noticed the move and
smiled in self flattery.
You're right answered
DUFFY, turning his head TO
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-02-02
West Porter

Robert Stearns departed for Illinois
on Monday to attend school.
Mr.. Dooley of Dayton is visiting at
the home of his uncle, Mr.. S. Dooley.
Celia Bradley of Evansville is spend
ing few days with her cousin, Celia
Riley.
Charles and Leo Murray spent last
week at the home of their uncle, Mr..
Con Murray.
Mr.. and Mrs. Judd Mccarthy and
Mrs. Nora Mann spent Sunday at Mr..
Walkers in Evansville.
Misses Nora Condor and Genevieve
McDonough of Edgerton spent Satur-
day and Sunday at G. w. McCarthy's.
Saturday night was an ideal night
for sleigh riding and the young people
took advantage of the fine weather and
bright moonlight and came in sleigh
loads to the home of Mr.. Rich Stearns.
Music was furnished by Messrs. Ons
gard and Ford and the time was spent
in dancing. At midnight dainty re-
freshments were served and to the
happy crowd of dancers the hours
seemed but a few moments and all de-
parted for their homes we'll pleased
with the most successful and enjoyable
social event of the new years list of
entertainments.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-02-02

Miss Mae Nichols spent last week in
Edgerton.
A pleasant card party was held at P.
Kealy's on Friday evening. Miss Gene
We've Kealy and James Mccarthy won
the honors.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Nichols enter
tanned at a card party on Wednesday
evening of last week. Mrs. j. Collins
won first lady's prize, Mr.. M. Ford the
gentleman's and Miss Murphy received
the consolation A delicious supper
was served at midnight and a jolly
good time was enjoyed by all.
Mr.. and Mrs. O. Fessenden opened
their home to large number of friends
on Monday night. Thirteen tables of
progressive cinch were played. Mrs.
J. Barrett and Mr.. S. Pope won first
honors and Forest Fessenden the con-
ISOLATION A grand time was enjoyed
by all.
The C. K. OF Wis. branch perpetrat-
ed surprise on their brother member,
Mr.. Stephen Dooley, on Tuesday even
ing at his home here. The members
with their wives and invited friends to
the number of 65 were present. Cards
and dancing formed the evenings en-
ioyment. A bountiful and delicious
supper was served at midnight, the
tables being beautifully decorated with
smilax and carnations. Rev. j. E.
Harlin in few we'll chosen words and
in behalf of the society presented Mr..
Dooley with a gold handled umbrella as
a slight token of remembrance. Mr..
Dooley is one of their oldest and most
esteemed charter members. A grand
time was enjoyed by all.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-02-02
Albion Prairie

December statement of the Hillside
Cooperative Creamery Co.: No. lbs.
milk received, 81, 1877; No. lbs. cream
received, 28,O24; No. lbs. butter fat re-
ceived, 821, 1893; No. lbs. butter made,
10, 1902; amount money reed, So, 720. 48;
cost of making butter, .0261; average
oil test of milk, 1863; average oil test of
cream, 2125; actual yield of butter,
462; average price received for butter,
36.11; price of butter fat, AZ; average
price paid for milk, $1.54; price of a
per cent milk, $1.68; total expense,
$268. 20.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-02-02
Bracelets and lunatics.

Bracelets have been worn from time
immemorial. but few wearers of the
golden bands of the present day know
that they were once used to distin-
guish the insane Before lunatics were
confined to asylums they wore an
armlet for Acknowledgements.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-02-02
Odious Comparison.

Drill Sergeant say. Smith, have
you any idea how slow and stupid
you are? Private Smith, don't
don't, but let me tell you that an Egyp-
tan mummy is frisky compared with
you.--London Tit-Bits.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-02-02
Here Is a Bargain.

A 40 acre farm, miles from Neills-
vile, Clark county, and half mile from
Christy; Is acres cleared, fenced, with
house. barn and well; 10 acres hard
maple timber. Located in best grass
country of the state. For sale at $3.50
if taken at once. Inquire at this office
for particulars.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-02-02
Pleasant For Him.

His Better Half-I think it's time we
got Lizzie married and settled down,
Alfred. She will be twenty-eight next
week, you know. Her Lesser Ealf-
Oh, don't hurry, my dear. Better wait
till the right sort of man comes along.
His Better Half-But why wait?
didn't.-Exchange
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-02-02
Interesting Local Hints

WANTED Married man to raise to-
bacco. Inquire of ]. M. Sweeney. 9t2
Don't fail to attend our special
clearing sale which continues for 20
days from Feb. 1st.--T. P. Burns,
GAINESVILLE.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-02-02

Read carefully all the circular we
are distributing and note the low prices.
If you haven't received one of those
write for one. IT. P. Burns, GAINESVILLE,
Wis.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-02-02
Kokomo.

Kokomo, in the language of the In
dams who at one time inhabited that
section of Indiana, signifies "a young
grandmother"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-02-02
Fulton

Lawrence Kramer returned to James
vile Saturday.
Thos. Biggar of VAUDEVILLE, Ontario,
is visiting with Fulton relatives.
Miss Emma Berg spent few days
this week with Miss Hortense Ely.
John Berg has been laying new floors
in his residence in the Calker block this
week.
Rev. Coggins is spending this week
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Pearson.
The Y. P. S. C. E. will not hold a
meeting during the month of February
unless otherwise mentioned.
o. P. Murwin, Frank Pease Jr., Leon
Pratt, Thos. Biggar and VIM. Ely Sr.
attended the ski tournament in Slough
ton last week.
There is to be sacred concert in the
Fulton church Sunday evening, Feb. 4.
Everyone invited. This will be a good
time to hear the new organ.
Rev. A. G.. Coggins will speak on
.'The Man Who Is Too Cautious" Sun
day morning, Feb. 4th. Communion
service will be held at the close of the
sermon.
The fourth and last number of the
Fulton lecture course will be held on
Monday evening, Feb. 9Th. Mrs. Will
liam Calvin Chiffon will recite 'Polly
of the Circus" assisted with music
furnished by the university. Mrs.
Chiffon comes very highly recommend
ed, so do not fail to come out and hear
her. Monday evening, Feb. 9Th.
On Sunday evening, Feb. 4th, pop
ular Sunday evening concert will be
given at the Fulton Congregational
church at 7:45 o'clock. An offering will
be taken in aid of the choir fund and
be used in the buying of new music.
The following program has been ar
ranged:
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-02-02
WifeIy Ideal Too HIGH.

The man who is as good as his wife
thinks he ought to be is ripe for
heaven
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-26
WHITE WAY OPENING
To Be BIC AFFAIR
Three Miles of Super-Lighted
Streets viii Be Ready
in June.

Three miles Of Salt Lakes White
Way" will be opened by a big night pa
rade on the evening OF Saturday June ],
according to the plans of the projectors.
This super-lightcd course. which will
extend from the Denver & Rio Grande
passenger station east along Third South
street to Fifth East street, and from
First South street down State street TO
Ninth South street and the Salt Palace.
Is to be made brilliant for the 1rst time
on that night. Orson n. Hewlett is NOV
ing to get all the automobiles in town
together In "A monster parade 10 cele-
bra,e the opening. There will also be a
band Of music, In all likelihood, together
with other features that win be worked
out between now and that time.
MIR Hewlett anticipates that the por-
ton OF the White Way. extending
down State street from Fifth South street
To Ninth South street will be ready In a
little more than thirty days. and that the
remainder OF the route Will be prepared
In another thirty days.
II is promised that the opening shall be
one OF the spectacular events of the pres
cnt year.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-26
FOREIGN SECRETARY
SEEKS INFORMATION

Dr. e. Mcqueen GRAY Of albuquerque
y. NJ, has written a letter To Secretary
Arthur Hooker of the National Jrrigs
ton congress board OF control asking
certain Information which inc desires ic
utilize in his correspondence looking tc
securing attendance upon the meeting IN
Salt Lake by representatives OF foreign
countries.
DIR. Gray is foreign secretary Of the
congress. He desires a list OF names ot
members OF the local board of control
together with 4 statement OF their at
titude regarding the activities OF the for
eign secretary. Mr. Gray also wants In
formation In respect of irrigation prof.
ects, government and private agricul-
tural work and other particular objects
OF interest In Utah which may be use
tul TO him In his department OF the con-
gress.
Invitations are sent to foreign coup-
tries by DR.. Gray. urging them to send
representatives 70 the congress. lie hopes
to have q large delegation OF the session
In Salt Lake. July 22 10 q. These !nvi
tations, while sent out by the executive
board OF the National Irrigation congress.
are transmitted through the office OF the
secretary OF state at Washington. this
courtesy being extended to the congress
by the governments diplomats service.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-26
No Entrance Fees.

There are absolutely no strings on this
contest 1t is free TO all No entrance
fec is required no purchase of samples
or any other catch penny device. The
picture OF your baby will be returned TO
you providing postage accompanies II
when it is sent I'm TO The Tribune.
For the next thirty days the contest
will be on and the public Will be kept
advised through the columns of The
Tribune on such all-importsnt points as
TO who will he the Judges, how the
contest IL progressing and which state
tops the list, for the contest will en-
brace Utah, Nevada, Wyoming and
Idaho.
II is realized that the country dis
tricts will undoubtedly be responsible for
many dark horses and that owing 70 the
distance from town posing before the
camera is not often lndulgcd in.
With the object In view OF securing
90 finest aggregation of embryo states
men, with future president or two.
to saw nothing Of splendid collection
of baby pictures. arrangements are be
ing made TO take free photographs for
baby st various points IN The states in
dicated. A few names are set forth in
the full page advertisement in this is
sue These will he added TO from day
to day until the entire territory IS COW
cred Up To last night arrangements
we're concluded with FIRMS in Salt Lake.
Eureka, Logan. and Rlackfoot and Rex
br,rp Idaho.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-26
GOVERNOR TO OPEN
UTAH PRODUCTS WEEK
Formal Opening of the Big
Event Will Be on Evening
of April 4.

Gov. William Spry will formally open
exhibition hall In the Vermont building
at 5 O'Clock on the evening OF Monday.
April /. the initial day OF Utah Products
week
Al meeting OF the executive commit
tee OF the manufacturers association.
which was held at the headquarters last
night. 1t was decided that the exhibits
at the Vermont building should be
opened TO inspection by the public at >
o'clock in the afternoon Of April j. The
formal opening, however. will be had
at O'clock In the evening, with Gov
ernor Spry as the chief speaker. Mayor
Park also will be invited TO speak at
the opening and there will be music by
an orchestra
From scvcnty-fve to one hundred
prizes are to be given away each even
Ing 10 those who attend. AS the people
enter the hall they win be given each a
ticket OF two coupons. one to be depos-
tied In box for the purpose and the
other TO be retained. About . O'Clock
each night these coupons Will be placed
In q wheel and the numbers drawn
therefrom announced. together with the
prize TO be given To the persons hold
ing corresponding numbers,
More than 100 windows along Main
street viii contain displays of Utah prod
ucts, while there Will be numerous other
exhibits along other business streets to
attract public attention.
There also is To be an opportunity for
the Drettiest girl in town TO win Il hand
some handbag. This special prize Is TO
be given out on one evening of the hiS
week to be named later.
1t was decided To award the prize for
the best set OF menus OF Utah products
on the last night Of the week These
menus are TO be submitted in writing
and to cover three meals day for one
week None but Utah food products are
to be designated in them, The prize is
to be $50 worth OF homc-produced goods.
Last nights meeting of the executive
committee was attended by committee
chairmcn also All OF these reported ex-
cellent progress, and there is every evil
deuce that the week will be made a
hummer
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-26
BOARD NOT AGREED
ON BEST MATERIAL

Bids Will he asked by the board Of cdu-
cation on both brick and stone and terra
Gotta as the material To be used In the
construction Of the new high school build
ing The board spent more than two
hours In session yesterday To determine
which OF the two sets OF material should
he used and. falling to reach an agree
ment instructed the architect To prepare
two sets of specifications on which bids
Will he asked
The item of cost OF construction was
the important detail. and the material Ia
be used will depend largely on the bids
TO be submitted. according 10 the rela-
tive cost of the two materials
Chesebro & F.ldredgc, architects Of the
building will begin at once tho two sets
Of specifications. which viii be ready for
the contractors in short time.
The sub committee OF the board on
buildings and grounds submitted Its re-
port on investigation OF the plans for the
high school building. and this was dis
cussrd by members of the board.
Plans FOR heating the new building will
nc discussed bv the board at Il special
meeting this morning
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-26
CITIZENS URGING
PAVING EXTENSION

Al yesterdays meeting Of the Com
mercia club committee on public im-
provements and parks. J. +. Bowman,
representing Fifth East street residents.
presented a petition asking the club 70
use it's influence with the city commits
sion to bring about the paving OF Firth
East street from Ninth 10 Twelfth South:
a petition for this work was presented
TO the old city council some time ago.
but was temporarily tabled In the
meantime. other applications came In
and have been favorsbly acted upon.
Fifth East street residents declare this
unfair and urge the commission TO grant
the petition.
Duncan MacVichie. w. ". Folland and
j. A. HeadlUnd were appointed sub
committee 10 investigate the proposition
and confer with the members OF the city
commission. Mr.. Folland. Mr. Headund
and Earl Dunshee We're appointed Ia
frame a tentative measure relative 10 the
apportionment Of cost for the paving or
street intersections.
subcommittee OF the clubs com
mittee on public service and utilities con-
fcrred with r. :. Richards. attorney for
the Saltair road. relative 10 the changes
the company asks in the franchise grant
ed IL TO operate electric cars over certain
streets Of the city. The committee
asked further time for investigation.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-26
Ranches Pillaged.

In Durangoa Siuaioa and Guerrero
ranches are being pillagcd and burned .
bandits and rebels alike arc holding up
and robbing travellers a small force Of
federal soldiers, all that can he spared
in The emergency. Is being hurried to the
town of Mapmi 10 protect the nercan-
tile and mining interests Of Americans.
For the purpose Of barring all rcvolu-
tiouary juntas from operation in the
United States. Senator Root has intro
duced An amendment To the immigration
laws II provides for the deportation OF
"any alien who shall take advantage Of
his residence in tn" United States 70
couspre with others FOR the violent over
throw OF a foreign government recognized
by the United States
As this amendment will have the prac-
teal effect of handing such conspiratorS
over 10 the particular government they
are Attempting to destroy Senator Foot
believes that IL viii at least make them
more cautious in their movements.
ct is a notorious fact" said Senator
Root today. that the Meyicans engaged
in iomcnt!ng revolution in their own
country conduct their operations from
san Antonio. New orleans is the head
quarters OF those men who make a busi-
ness OF organizing disturbances In Cen.
trail American states. n Is this sort of
thing that my amendment seeks TO pre-
vent
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-26
SALT LAKERS READY
FOR EUROPEAN TRIP

At noon on Thursday of this week a
party Of Salt Jakers. consisting ol M
and Mrs James II. Moyle, Mr.. and Mrs.
John G, Sharp and Mr.. and Mrs, Oscar
w MoyIc, will leave here TO tour Eu-
rope.
Health. pleasure and recreation are the
Chief objects had In view by the mem
bers OF the party, Mrs. Moyle's health
has not been OF the best for some time
past, and ii is thought that the change
of air and scene will improve her condi-
ton Although nothing serious afflicts
the lady, IL was concluded that an eT-
tended rest would prove OF great bene-
fit
The gentlemen OF the party desire to
make the trip as 4 good way In which
TO spend a vacation after long season
of close application to business affairs,
They look forward 10 the tour as pros
pectively containing for them the rest
and pleasure that they require
From Salt Lake tho party VIII go di-
rcctly to New York, setting sail from
there To Naples. After a visit Of some
duration al and about that beautiful and
renowned city they will proceed 10 tour
the continent OF Europe and some ot
the islands Of the Mediterranean sea
The return Will be made by way OF the
British isles. and several months VIII be
consume ed In the entire trip.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-26
COPPER METAL MARKET
is RISING RAPlDLl \

Special To The Tribune.
BOSTON. Mass, March 25.-The cop
per metal market has assumed runaway
proportions. with producing and selling
interests unable TO stem the tide OF Or
ders flooding In upon them from all
quarters. Nc Lake copper could be OBJ
taned today at less than I53 cents. Last
summers accumulation of 10000. 000
pounds on Michigan docks has been dis
posed OF and good forwarded, sales have
been made among copper sellers and eX-
portcrs. There have been dubious minds.
The Hamburg metal exchange has been
taking quantities Of copper and some eH-
portcrs believe that this will be met In
competition later, The majority opinion.
however, is that the exports viii go into
actual consumption In the nesr future.
Wire prices have been advanced again
g. some Instances to l52-ceDt basis.
Prices for sheet copper nave been ad-
Nnnc cd a CPul.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-26
SCHEME To BOOST
UTAH'S BEST CROP
Biggest Baby Contest Ever
Launched in the Intermoun-
tain Region.
NO COST is ATTACHED
To Settle the Controversy. as
to Which Family in State
Has Most Beautiful Baby.

Utah's Best Crop is due To come into
its own and incidentally 'the simple
child that lightly draws its breath and
feels it's life in every limb" as Words
worth puts il. whose habitat Is In con-
tiguous states. VIII not be overlooked. In
brief, the biggest baby contest that has
ever been launched in this intermountain
region starts tomorrow.
The rules, regulations and conditions
generally that govern this undertaking
are set forth in a full page OF adver-
using matter in this issue, and the first
picture OF a baby under years Of age
to reach the office of The Tribune will
be reproduced. SO that those fond par
ents who read The Tribune may gee for
themselves, draw comparisons, take
heart and proceed to show the world
at large That they. too have some babe. -
The conspirators responsible for the
precipitation of this contest unblushing.
Is admit that there is some advertising
connected with the scheme, but they
magnanimousy throw down the bars. SO
under the age OF years may be en-
tered whether ii is a Borden-fed In
FAINT or not. No lactcal fluid is barred.
The infant may have been reared on
goats milk. any OF the special foods that
are advertised or not advertised, rubber
teething rings or porterhouse steaks-it
makes no difference
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-26
No Discrimination.

From time TO time pictures Of babies
from the different states Will be printed
in The Tribune Selections Will be made
III random and under no circumstances
VIII any photograph be published by re-
quest
However the requests OF parents that
the picture OF their child shall not be
published will be strictly adhered To.
Special stress is laid on securing
the photographs of as many twins and
tripets as possible and in this regard
Lincoln avenue. this city, which boasts
OF five sets Of twins on one block, Is
expected to come 10 the front nobly and
uphold the honor OF the an;i-race suicide
cOterie, while Murray already has signl~
fed It's intention to lay claim 10 fame
with its trlpetS.