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The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1912-12-20
Albee

VIM. Bunting was a Milbank caller
one day last week.
Jim Lockhardt OF Milbank is down
here on business this week looking
after delinquent taxes
The l.. Halverson family visited
with the J. e. Cahill family last Sun
day.
Mrs. Chas. Polfus spent several
days with her son Henry on the farm
south of Revillo last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. N. Seine and Mrs,
c., NJ. Engebretson were passengers to
Watertown Tuesday evening.
Christmas trees for your home at
VIM. Bunting X Sons Come and
get your choice early.
A number OF the AIbee boys went to
La Bolt Saturday night to take in the
roller skating rink.
j. c. Cahill the stock buyer will
ship his next car OF live : ocn after
New Years. Bring in your stock
January 4th 1913.
Mrs. Fl. S. Bragg is expected to
arrive home this week.
Bert Knatterud is visiting relatives
and friends in North Dakota this
weeh.
John koelle Of Revillo went to
Canada taking the g.. n. train here.
and expects to be gone several weeks
looking after MS business interests
mp there and will also visit O. g..
T. Reetz who resides at Radvllle
Sask. Can.
The business men of Albee expect to
organize a Commercial Club IN the
near future. also a Pinochle Club.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1912-12-20
Subscription One Dollar a Year
Subscription s$l.5O

The South Dakota Horticultural
society will hold it's annual meeting in
Redteld on Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday, Jan. u, %, and %. A fine
program of papers, discussions and
Illustrated lectures has been provided.
and a school of practical instruction
in fruit tree propagation and prunin g
will be part Of the daily program.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1912-12-20

In School Girls Sewing COntes'

In School Girls Sewing Contest.
The sewing contest among the
girl pupils of the rural schools
was held last Saturday, and a
number Of exhibits mace.
Miss Nellie McCown, of ,heAber
deem Normal, aud Miss lnez
Johnson, domestic science IN
structor in the city schools, &C
ed as judges. Awards were
made as follows, the exhibits be
ing made at the city school:
STITCHES
Glass A
/ Irene Short.
Class 3
/ Mary Van Erem
2-Nellie Van Erem
3 Mary Van Erem
Clara Bihrle
) Ida Ri>lOv.
BUTTONHoLEs
Class A
1-Alice Van Erem
> Edna Lindquist.
Glass Is
Florence Schmidt
> Clara Peterson
, Dena Tucholke
/ Mildred Williams
. christina Stromme.
DARNED STOCKING
Glass \.
Augusta Swanson
, Clara Clevidence.
KITCHEN APRON
Class A
u Edna LiudquiSt
, Augusta Swanson
Alice Harder
i Lille BoXeth
) Stella Van Erem.
Class 3
L Doris Spanton
> Agnes Berhner
) Elsie Berhner
/ Mamie Boerger
> Sack apron tOWnef Ull-
knOWn.)
PLAIN WAIST
Glass A
Olga Olson
2-Augusta Swanson
) Esther Dahl
4-Dagna Dahl
) Esther Olson.
CENTER PIECE
Glass A
1-AuguSta Swanson
, Mollie Thompson
3-Lillie Westlund
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1912-12-20

We wish to extend our sincere
thanks to the many friends and neigh
bors who SO kindly assisted US in the
illness and dea tn OF our beloved hus-
band and father, and also to the Con-
gregational church and choir.
Mrs. VIM. Redman and family.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1912-12-20

On every hand is seen preparations
for Christmas, The gladdest time OF
all the year. Even Mother Nature
responded with q generous downfail
Of sparkling snow, without "hlch
Christmas would hardly seem real.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1912-12-20

Alic Johnson
) Mile Eclov.
Glass 3
/ Judith Hedman
? Emma England
3-Ethel Lofquist
4 Ruth Fritz
j Minnie Stetfenson.
EMBROIDERY
Glass 4
1-Laura Schwartz
Edna Anderson
) Augusta Swanson
Il Helen Lindquist
Sadie Ahre.
Glass 3
FLORENCE Burr
Herta Schwartz
3 Mamie Boerger
Haze Berkner
5-Agnes Berkner.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1912-12-20

Next
peace .
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which c,
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will be nc
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The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1912-12-20

Vital Statistics Of United Kingdom.
Taking the United Kingdom as a
whole, the marriage rate is about 1O.5,
the birth rate 25.3, and the death rate
1873 q thousand.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1912-12-20

Gift novelties. handpaiuted.
from 25c TO 81 50 at the studio e
Miss Rodgers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-20
Morgan Before The Committee.

J. Pierpont Morgan, of the firm OF
J. P. Morgan & Co., leading figure
in the American financial world, com
pleted his testimony yesterday before
the Pujo Money Trust Investigating
Committee. From start to finish 1t
proved to be a thrilling duel of keen
intellect between the witness and At
torney Samuel Untermayer. who had
absolute charge Of the Interrogation
of the witness. Mr.. Morgan proved
to be frank witness from the start.
and his testimony was most absorb
ing. Money by the millions was ban
tered about as nonchalantly as if the
witness were talking about trading
stamps.
Mr.. Morgan declared that "all the
money in Christendom and all the
banks in Christendom" could not form
monopoly that would control money.
He disclaimed any knowledge that
he welded a vast power in modern
finance and declared emphatically that
he sought no such power. He insisted
that he did not mind competition
but thet he preferred Combination"
in his operations. He was emphatic IN
his declaration that there is no way
one man can get monopoly of money.
He startled the committee by the state
ment that he had known a man to
come into his Office and he had given
him a check for S1,00o,OOO, when he
knew that the man had not a cent in
the world. Although some directors
may be common to several corpora
| tons, he declared there was no actual
control. He disagreed with 4 torney
Untermeyer in that concentration was
an injury to the country
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-20
CHRIS MA5 SPIRIT
NOW IN THE AIR
Only Five Days. Remain
Before Festive
Event.
PLANS FOR CHARITIES
Poor of City Will be Well Taken Care
of by Organizations Which Have
Planned Help.
PLANS FOR CHARITIES :.

The holiday season rs now in the
air. The beautiful displays in the
store windows and the exuberent spirit
manifested by old and young alike is
gradually expanding, and in few
days will have become epidemic.
The season, long anticipated, espec-
tally by the younger generation, is
time when all feel disposed to lay
aside the cares of life and vie n
Christmas joys.
The public schools will close tomor-
row, and most private institutions will
do likewise.
AS has been previously stated, GER
tain brficial and social organizations
of the ~ have made preparations
for the usual seasonable surprises to
those persons in our midst whom kriss
Kringle generally passes by in his an
,nual visits.
Many substantiabs, with a sprinkllng
of the seasons delicacies will go \
baskets to the worthy ones whose
penury is no fault of thei rown.
Christmas: is the greatest of all
holidays of the Christian era. At
tempts have been made by misguided
people in by-gone years to oblitera:e
it from the calendar, but, like rock
in the angry pillows, it has withstood
the fanaticism of religious wars, and
has been hailed with delight by gene
ration after generation.
That some people abuse the day Is
admitted, but this can be said of every
blessing of heaven. It is hoped that
everything will be decently and IN or
der, and that no one will so far forget
himself as to mar the pleasures @!
the occasion in any way.
The churches have prepared excel
lent music for the occasion, some OF
which will be used next Sunday. Ma!
the spirit of the angelic choir, Peace
on earth, good will to men," which err
tranced the shepherd of Judea, ina d
response in the souls of all.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-20
FIVE VNRGtN|ANS
BEING DISCUSSED
Good Positions Under Viii
son Almost Certain to
Come Their Way.
"BIG FIVE" LEADING.
Colonel Willard Grateful to Friends
Who Are Urging His Claims-
Others Mentioned.

Washington, Dec. 20.-"You may
say for me that am very grateful to
my friends in Virginia, who have been
so good as to urge my claims for a
post in the diplomatic service but real
ly the time is not opportune to discuss
the matter Please understand that
while appreciate thoroughly all the
good things that are being said about
me and efforts that are being made
to have me serve the United States
aboard it is too early 10 say any
thing"
This was the statement made tonight
by Colonel Joseph E. Willard, who
reached Washington on belated train
Colonel Willard was not averSe to
talking over the situation but made it
quite plain that ina:muc has it will be
be some time yet, in all probability,
before President-elect Wilson makes
any announcement regarding his ap-
pointments, there is nothing of a def
mite nature which could be given the
public.
There are five Virginia names being
discussed here with reference to dip
lomatic and other high presidential ap-
pointments-Harry St.George Tucker,
Richard Evelyn Byrd, Ex-Governor An
drew J. Montague, Dr.. Edwin A. Al
derman and Colonel Willard, Any of
these, the friends point out, is of
ambassadorial size and capability,
and Presdnet- elect Wilson could not
so wrong in appointing airy Of them to
any post he might desire.
|, While there are other Virginans
talked Of for White House appoint
ments, those just mentioned may be
called the Big Five" standing well to
the foreground in every way.
So far as the appointing of Colonel
Willard to a foreign post is concerned,
his friends point out that he would be
able to live in maner entirely &C
ccptable to himself and to this govern
ment, and, having been abroad cons!d-
erably,is no stranger to foreign coun-
tries. Of course, no one know: yet
what Governor Wilson will do when
The becomes President, but it is prac-
tically certain that among the mem
bers of the Big Five" just mentioned
some exceptionally good place will be
distributed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-20
Desperate Killed.
After probably fatally woun

After probably fatally woundlng
Policeman Jesse Wotten, woundlng
Officer Charles Davis, and holding
practically the entire police depart
ment at bay for over nine hours, Adj
am J. Boehler, an alleged wife mur-
derer was shot to death in Mem
phis, Tenn, yesterday after having
been overcome by ammonia hurled
into his barricaded room.
When the officers looked through a
hole torn in the ceiling Of Boehlers
stronghold he was stretched on the
bed. apparently paralyzed by the drug
fumes. They say, however, that they
saw him move, and volley was fired
at him, fully a dozen bullets pene-
trating his body.
Previous to the killing Of BoehleT,
Spalding /. Parsons "a drug clerk,
was fatally shot by Police Sergeant
julius Brett in the belief that he was
the man the officers were seeking.
Boehler's young wife was found
decapitated in their room "Wednesday
night. and Boehler was located early
Yesterday. Wotten and Davis were
shot when the posse of officers flrst
attempted to enter the room. The po-
lice then went to the floor below and
tried to kill Boehler by shooting
through the floor of his room. Ihls
proving Intellectual, formaldehyde was
dashed into Boehler's room.
While a hole was being MADE
through a door, however, Boehler
succeeded in wrestling one of the axes
from the officers and, after firing a
volley gained access to another room
by breaking down the door with the
axe. Here he was enabled to lower
a window. letting in fresh and and es-
Gaping the deadly fumes Of the drug.
His final stand was made in this room.
The officers then went to the room
above, laid boiler plate on the floor
and drilled holes through the ceiling.
Ammonia was poured. through these
holes, while officers in building oppo-
site fired volleys of buckshot into the
room. When Boehler stopped firing q
hole was torn in the ceiling through
which he was shot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-20
NOTICE TO THE LADIES OF
ALEXANDRIA.

Christmas buying is now occupying
your minds and it is no doubt difficult
for you to make up your minds as to
the present you must purchase for
your housband, brother or sweetheart.
Cigars will no doubt be one of the
things that will suggest themselves to
your mind and they make most ac-
ceptable gift to most men. But We
want you TO remember that in buying
cigars pick out the brand that is the
favorite of the man you intend to
favor. Nine out Of every ten men in
Alexandria smoke either the Choice or
Plantation cigar which is manufactrl-
red by US and you can make no mis-
take if you purchase either of these
DELIGHTFUL smokes. Our holiday box,
containing % cigars of either Choice
or Plantation are on SAFE in all the
stores in Alexandria at S1r00 and Will
be appreciated by any man who re-
ceives a box. Boxes containing SO Gig
ars can also be purchased. If you
can not secure them from your dealer
we will be glad to fill your order di-
rect.
HAMILTON AND COMPANY.
323 KING STREET.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-20
SAVE THE DISCOUNT

Attention is directed to the notice
of J. B. Waller, clerk of gas. A dis
count of 80 cents per thousand fee!
will be allowed upon all gas bills PAID
before January l, 1918. After that
date full payment Of S1.30 per 1000
feet will be required upon all bills
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-20

stamps have already been prepared
for this class OF mail as required
by the law creating the parcel posi-
system. Consignments of these have
already been received by the Alexan;
dria postoffice.
The postoffice department has giver
instruction to every postmaster r
the country to enlighten his patrons
as much as possible on the genera,
subject Of the parcel post and espec-
tally on the use of the special stamps
and the necessary attachment Of the
return card. The law requires that al
/! fourth matter mailed after Jan
uary l, 1918 without parcel post
stamps attached shall be treated as
"Held for postage" matter. Parcel
post packages will be mailable only
at postofices, branch postoffices, let.
tered and local named stations, and
such numbered stations as may be
designated by the postmasters.
1t has been announced by Postmas-
ter General Hitchcock that nearly TO-.
900 scales will be required for use il
the parcel post system which is 10 gc
! into effect January list. He has &C
cordingly authorized the issuance OF
bids for that number. Two hundred
of the largest postoffices and theil
branches will be supplied with auto.
matte springless scales. The next
class Ct Offices, numbering about To-
900, will be given high grade beam
scale, while the fourth class offices
numbering about $4,000 will be fu:.
ished with the best spring balances
obtanable, each having capacity fol-
twenty pounds. These scales will be
used by postmasters to determine the
amount of postage required on parce
post packages.
Butter, lard and perishables article;
such as fish, fresh meats dresset
fowls, vegetables, fruits, berries ans
articles of similar nature that decay
quickly, when so packed or wrappc'
as to prevent damage to other mai
matter, will be accepted for local de
livery either at the office of mailing
on any rural route starting herefron
When inclosed in an inner cover ant
a strong outer cover of wood, met
al, heavy corrugated pasteboard {
other. suitable material and wrappa:
so that nothing can escape iron
THE package, they will be accepted 10
mailing to any Offices within the frs
zone or within a radius of 80 miles
Butter, lard and any greasy or oil.
substance intended for delivery at OH
ces beyond the first zone must be sui
Itably packed. Vegetables and frrl
that do not d ecay quickly will be &C
cepted for mailing to any zone as 9th
; or mail matter. Eggs will be accepte'
for local delivery when securely pack
ed in basket or other container. Egg
will be accepted for mailing regardles
of distance when each egg is wrappe
separately and packed in containe1
There is no restriction on salte
dried, smoked or cured meats an
other meats products, but fresh meat
in any form will be transported on!
within the first zone.
Parcels containing perishable anti
Giles must be ked"PER1SHABLE.
and articles likely to spoil within tn
time reasonably required for tran:
6 portation and delivery will not be a
Il copied for mailing.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-20

Admiral HALL Pasha, formerly min
ister of marine in the Turkish caOI-
net, was killed in the naval engage
ment between the Greeks and Turks
off the Dardanelles December 10.
4 wireless message was received Iii
London from Port Said saying that
part of the Turkish fleet was forced
to run ashore near the Dardanelles,
owing to damage done by the Greek
warships in the recent engagement.
According to Port Said dispatch a
wireless message from the Greek gov
eminent vessel Macedonia says that
the Turks have massacred the Chris
tians in Mitylene.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-20

President Taft yesterday approved
of a note to President Madero of Mex
leo. in the nature of an ultimatum, the
only thing lacking in this respect be-
inr the omission of time limit. 1t
is known, however, that the United
s. ate,5 will give Madero only unit!
January l to come to time. If Madero
has not made satisfactory reply BY
the time Taft returns from Panama,
message willsbe sent to Congress
laying the whole Mexican situation b.
fore that body, and asking permission
TO proceed against that government to
bring it to terms.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-20

Irene Justin, pretty 11-year-oif
girl, daughter of Frank Justin. cab
met maker, of Kansas, Mo-, has been
kidnapped and is being held by ne
oroes for ransom, according to THE be-
lief of the police. lrene's mother last
Sunday took her to Holmes Square, a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-20

Legs of Lamb, II 1-2c to 15c pound.
Lamb Chops, 15c pound. Breast Lamb,
loo pound. Stew Lamb, Sc ID. At
Schuler's King Street Market.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-20
HAMILTON AND COMPANY.
323 KING STREET.
CORNERSTONE d.

Adjutant General W. W. Sale, of
the Virginia militia, has commissioned
H. Noel Garner to be first lieutenant
of Company G, the Alexandria Light
Infantry, and Conrad Johnson to be-
second lieutenant ,quartermaster ard
commissary of the Second battalion.
First regiment Of Virginia Infantry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-20

Neglect is a dangerous word. 1t
not only causes wrecks on railroads,
but il wrecks health. Now that you
expect bad weather, why not make the
members of your family present Of
the Gold Medal Rubber boots and
shoes such as are sold by Marshall?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-20

Congress adjourned for the Christ
mas holidays yesterday after some live
" maneuvers to gat President Tafts
message into the record, secure &C
ton on the Presidents recent appoint
nents and bring proceedings in the
Archibald impeachment trial to point
where they may be disposed of ear Y
n January. The House was unable TO
get quorum and adjourned after q
17-nainute session, without even hay
ing received the Presidents message.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-20

Victoria and Celia Myrick, aged
fourteen and sixteen, died early yes
ierday in Wilkesbarre, Pa, from burns
sustained in the explosion of a kero-
sene lamp. One of the girls was a
somnambulist, and while walking
around tbs room in her sleep upset
q table on which the lamp was burn
ing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-20
new BUILDINGS FOR
EP|SC0PALsCHO0L
Fifteen Thousand Dollars
Already Secured in Cash
or Promises.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
Well Known Men Are Named on
Committee to Assist in Raising
Funds For Old Institution.

Splendid progress is being made by
fhe friends of the Episcopal Higl
School, three miles west of Alexan
dria, and one of the oldest schools fol-
boys in the United States, in raising
funds for the magnificent new build
ings which are to be erected on the
campus as soon as the necessary fnud:
are collected.
Announcement is made that already
$4,000 has been secured either in
cash or promises and chat many adci-
tional promises Of help have been
made.
The new buildings, plans for which
have already been drawn and accept
ed by the building, committee OF the
school will cost, to enter with. the new
equipment, approximately 100000 of
this amount $4,000 has been guaran-
teed by the trustees of the school.
Mr.. Archibald r. Hoxton, the asso-
,ciate principal, has been commission
ed to raise this sum of $500, 900 among
the alumni and friends of the lnstl-
tuition before December 1913 But
$4,000 must be in hand December 81,
1912, so that the work can be under
taken Immediately under the guara =
tee above mentioned. While it is i'm
perative that the amount should be
subscribed before the time specified,
payments can he deferred, if necessary
for six months or even until Decem-
Der, 1913.
Should Mr.. Hoxton succeed in the
effort, the old High School will enter
upon new era with buildings suffic-
lent to accommodate $50 boys ana
with an equipment in all respects such
as is demanded by first class boys
school.
The charges for board and tuition
have never been high and are now $500.
It is the purpose of those in authority
to maintain the present low prices In
order that the unusual advantages Of
fered at the institution may be with
in the reach of those of moderate
means. A reduction of 2S per cent is
allowed sons of clergymen.
The following advisory committee
has been appointed to assist in the COL
lection of funds.
The Bishop of Virginia.
The Bishops of Southern Virginia.
The Bishops of West Virginia.
The Bishop of Southern Brazil.
Rev. Randolph H. McKim, D. D.
Rev. Ernest M. Stires, D. D.
Rv. C. Braxton Bryan, D. D.
Rev. A. B. Kinsolving, D. D.
Rev. J. Thompson Cole.
Rev. John Long Jackson.
Pres. Edwin A. Alderman.
Peter H. Mayo.
Col. Arthur Herbert.
Judge 7. S. Garrett.
Richard S. Whaley.
Judge Jasc. M. Amber.
Hon. Newton D. Baker.
Julian 7. Burke.
Joseph Packard.
Murray A. Cobb.
Gov. Phillips L. Goldsborough.
DR.. Robert Taylor Wilson.
DR.. Chas. L. Minor.
F. R. Pemberton.
Thomas Nelson Page.
DR.. William H. Wilmer.
j. Stewart Bryan.
R. Walton Moore.
Mayo C. Brown.
VIM. Winder Laird.
DeCourcy w. Thorn.
Henry c. Rely.
Col. Chas. P. Echols.
Robert E. Lee, jr.
H on. Chas. P. Maggill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-20

There will be public euchre given
by the st. Mary's Alumnae January
30th at Lyceum Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-20

President Taft left Washington last
night on his last inspection trip to the
canal zone. He was accompanied by
Mrs. Taft, Mr.. and Mrs. c. P. Taft,
Miss Louise Taft. Assistant Secretary
Of the Nary, Beekman Winthrop, mad
Mrs. Winthrop, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
D. Hilles, Maj. Thomas L. Rhoades,
a military aid, and Lieut.. Commander
John w. Timmons, naval aid. The
members of the party Travelled in spe-
cial train. The President will make
several speeches today on his way
to Key West, where he will board the
new dreadnaught, Arkansas tomor-
row. The battleship Delaware will
act as convoy. The President vii!
arrive at Colon on December "a, and
will leave on December 26, returning
by the same route. He will reach
Washington on December 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-20

downtown playground for childre :?
The mother left the square for a few
minutes. Irene remained, playing with
other children in the swings. Whch
Mrs. Justin returned the child was
gone 1rene's playmates said negro
man and woman had told Irene her
mother was i'll and wanted her at one
and that she had walked away with
them willingly.
Leo. Temple, II, the negro charged
with attempting to criminally assault
the seven-year-old daughter of Hrs en-
ployer, T. F. Queen, in Shelby count
Tenn, was hanged at the slate prison
at Nashville yesterday. The negro
died without making confession.
By margin of 16 votes at Warren
town, Ore. elected Miss Olora Nuns IN
its mayor Wednesday Miss AIun:oa
has the distinction Of being the first
woman mayor elected in Oregon. She
headed the citizens