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Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-01-05
cA|NA'sSTROAG.MAN
Both Factions Offer Leadership
to Yuan Shi Kai.
Crafty Oriental Turned Tide In. Boxer
Revolt by Shooting Man Pro
tscted by "euIlet Proof Oath"
Friend Of the People.

Shanghai. Yuan Shi Kali, called
'sthe strong man Of China" towards
whom the eyes Of all the world today
are turned. has been offered the
premiership by the throne and the
presidency by the Republicans. It is
pointed out that at the time Of the
Boxer war, Yuan was the one man In
China who could command the respect
Of foreigners. and at the same time
unite the warning Chinese.
Yuan accepted the premiership, con-
sidering it the best opportunity to
bring about peace. A few days after
he had assumed these duties he told
his friends that he had thought the
situation over carefully and con-
cluded that there is no hope Of saw
ing the Manchu dynasty and that a
change Of government is inevitable.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-01-05

was mayor Of small town in the
Province Of shantung. The Boxer
movement was strong and many Of
the most reputable Chinese were on
the verge Of Joining 1t, when Yuan de-
cided that he must take an impressive
stand against the fanatical ascendency
Of this secret order.
One Of the tenets of the Boxer faith
was that participation in the rites Of
tho order rendered person immune
to the effects Of bullets. They be-
lieved the foreign devils" could not
hurt them with their guns.
When Yuan was invited to join the
Boxers he did not dare refuse. and
he did not Wish to accept. because he
saw defeat ahead for them.
II win Join with you," no said,
upon one condition-that you prove
to me you cannot be harmed by for
eign bullets"
The Boxer committee agreed to the
test, and one enthusiastic Boxer stood
against the wall Of the mayors gar
den to be shot at by Yuan himself
with q new model Martini-Henry rife.
Yuan smiling explained that this test
would settle for all time in the minds
Of the citizens how unimportant was
this boosted power Of the foreign
devils.
The Boxer leader was reverentially
entombed at YuaA's expense and
prayers were said over his grave for
100 days.
This Is the man of nerve, cunning
and diplomacy who is being called
upon in China today.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-01-05
The 1ackterioloaist.

A Richmond darby CHANGED to meet
on the street a friend who complain
ed Of much "mis'ry" Indeed, the at
f1icted one was in despair, SO tuck
cred out" was he.
''Wot seems to be de matter?" ask
ed the first negro.
"Jim," said the other with moan
and gesture indicating the portion
of his anatomy that was giving him So
much trouble, Use got sech awful
pain in NAH back heah!"
Jim assumed an air Of great solem-
nifty and wisdom. In that case" said
he, "dere's only one thing TO- 70 to do.
q 20 put yo'sef in de hands o. dat
Doctah Blank. hears dat he's do
finest backteriologist in de whole
souf." -
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-01-05

z ssui0l1d
~ the natural seen.
efy1s fairly divided with
the feeling one has for the
people, SO matchless in
their simplicity, so untir-
ing in their tolls, SO frugal
IN their aYnonsaa -
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-01-05

Ing textiles and 10 600 at Matchmaking The
Swiss pay $S4.516,646 for cotton and manufactures
tnereof ana reexport these at nearly 100 per cent
profit They pay about an equal amount for silk
and manufactures of that fiber, and export the
products OF both at nearly as great a gain. The
watches sold abroad bring In $28,374,291 In q
single year. and that is almost all profit. The
people Of the United States pay the Swiss ST.
32OO25 for silks, $14505,420 for embroideries, ST.
S96,S14 for watches and $2674.S80 for cheese. In
1901 we paid the Swiss total Of $16,741677 for
work they did for us. and in 1909 we paid them
$27 65S,97
Zurich, place Of about 100000 population has
eighty-six mills working on silk and cotton goods.
In all Switzerland there are $4,000 looms. and U.s.
900 persons are engaged in weaving. They are
mostly women and they earn three to six francs
a day-pretty good wages as things go In Europe.
st. Gall is as famous for embroideries as Zurich
for weaving or Geneva for watches. Sxty-three
mills spin cotton, with 1.49S.609 spindles. and
twenty-three mills make cotton thread with 9.564
spindles. Sixty-nve mills weave cotton. and these
have 1880 looms in all.
Those who prescribe fashion In wOmen's dress
work great havoc at times to Swiss industries.
The year 1910 was bad ono in this respect.
Those who dictate styles decreed in favor Of light
Japanese and Chinese silks. and the Swiss looms
were stopped in thousands It was also made
law of fashion that dresses werc to be trimmed
with strips of silk and not with ribbons, and SO
the ribbon factories were obliged to curtail out
put With the cutting of of the embroidery ex-
ports to the United States the year bad
one. But the people get along with little closer
economy. Their garments are as decent. their
smiles as bright If any housewife can show a
dining.room table at all cleaner than the floors
in the Swiss hotels she is crown of glory to
her husband and worth the good old English cpl
thet of notable" Not speck Of dirt can be
found in any nook or corner Of Swiss bedroom
at even a hotel or pension.
So there is no fault to be found with Switzer-
land and none with its people? Alas. there Is
nothing perfect. Tie Swiss truly peculiar
people, and although as a rule peculiarly admir-
able there are flies In their ointment. too. Swift
zerlandi is the oldest republic in the world 1t is
also THO one where the government is conducted
on the most popular plan. 1t is what we call in
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-01-05
TIED DOWN..
20 Years SIaverz-How She Got Free.
dom.


A dyspepsia veteran who writes
from one Of England's charming rural
homes to tell how she won victory in
her 20 years fight, naturally exults In
her triumph over the tea and coffee
habit:
Il feel it duty to tell you." she
says, how much good Postum has
done me. am grateful. but also de-
sire to let others who may be suffering
as did, know Of the delightful meth
cd by which was relieved.
Il had suffered for 20 years from
dyspepsia, and the giddiness that usu-
ally accompanies that painful ailment.
and which frequently Frustrated me.
I never drank much coffee, and cocoa
and even milk did not agree with my
impaired digestion, SO used tea. az
clusively. till about . year ago. when
l found in package Of Grape-Nuts the
little book. The Road to Wellville.'
after careful reading Of the book
let was curious to try Postum and
sent for . package. ! enjoyed it from
the first, and at once gave up tea In
its favor.
II began to feel better very soon.
Ny giddiness left me after the first
few days use Of Postum. and my stom-
Ach became stronger 20 rapidly that 1t
was not long till I was able Gas still
ami to take milk and many other ar.
ticles Of food Of which / was formerly
compelled to deny myself. / have
proved the truth Of your statement
that Postum makes good, red blood.
II have become very enthusiastic over
the merits Of my now table beverage.
and during the past few months. have
conducted a Postum propaganda among
my neighbors which has brought bene-
At to many, and shall continue to tell
my friends Of the better way In which
! rejoice" Name given by Postum
Co., Battle Creek Mich.
Read the little book. "The Road to
SON."
Ever read the aheve letters A new
one appears from ttme - time. They
are genuines true, an4 1ull Of hu1pan
Interest.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-01-05
Wolf Kills Eleven cats,

San Antonio, Texan animal. be-
Aeved to be lobo wolf, passed along
the fourth block of San Pedro avenue
one night, and at daylight eleven dead
cats were found in yards and under
houses. In practically every sastance
the cat came to its death from single
stab or tusk wound in the breast.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-01-05
How He Found Out.

"Mr. Chairman" shouted one Of tho
delegates to the convention. Il move
that the nominating speeches be linn
tied to one minute each!"
Second the motion!" yelled dozen
others.
A storm Of protest arose, but the
chairman put tbs motion.
It was lost by 3 vote Of AZ to As.
Il merely wished to find out. Mr..
Chairman" explained the delegate
who had made the motion, how many
ambitious orators there are in this
convention. There are forty-seven."
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-01-05

Squilbob- Don't know how to court
the girl? Well. my boy, you just tell
her that you know she despises 'jol-
lying" and is the one woman in the
world who can't be fattered.
Squilligan-Well?
'That sort Of gun will flatter. her!"
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-01-05
ram IN. mr. kNGzzs1zx. JH>zzx1zAnD

that can be made to pro
duce a head Of cabbage.
a peck of potatoes or q
plum tree. Besides doing
all the farm work, 100000
persons are engaged in
home industries. OF all
who work at textiles 80
per cent. are these home
workers. So of all other
Industries from 10 to 40
per cent. are those who
do their work at home
when the weather is too
severe to permit them to
work in the fields, or at
night when 1t is dark out
OF doors. Ten per cent.
Of all the work done in all
industries is performed
by these toilers. There
are $4,000 Of them produc-
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-01-19
ALMOST FRANTIC WITH
ITCHING ECZEMA

Eight years ago I got eczema all
over my hands. My fingers fairly bled
and it itched until 1t almost drove me
frantic. The eruption began with
itching under the skin. 1t spread fast
from between tho fingers around the
nails and all over the whole hands. I
got a pair of rubber gloves in order to
wash dishes. Then 1t spread all over
the left side of my chest. A fine doc
tor treated the trouble two weeks, but
did me no good. / cried night and
day Then l decided to try Cuticura
Soap and Ointment but without much
hope as l had gone SO long. There
was a marked change the second day,
and so on until | was entirely cured.
The Cuticura Soap we have always
kept in our home, and we decided
after that lesson that 1t is a cheap
soap in price and the very best in
quality. My husband will use no other
soap in his shaving mug" (Signed)
Mrs. G. A. Selby, Redonda Beach,
Cal. Jan. 10, 1911. Although Cuticura
Soap and Ointment are sold by drug
gists and dealers everywhere, sam
pie of each, with 32-page book, will
be mailed free on application to
"Cuticura," Dept. "a X, Boston.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-01-19
KING OF DETECTIVES
William J. Burns the Worlds
Greatest Sleuth.
Common Sense 10 the Secret Of His
Success The McNamara Case
Has Made Him Famous
the World Over.

Los Angeles, Cal. = Common
sense the most uncommon thing
In the world, is the secret by
which William J. Burns, whose work
In connection with the Mcnamara
cases made his name worldwide, has
risen to be crowned king of American
detectives. Although he has dealt with
some Of the most hardened criminals
In the country he has never fred a
shot at human being.
Burns Is the essence of the ordi-
nary. A man about middle height,
broad shouldered, with prominent fea-
lures and pair Of gray eyes that bore
through you and the wall beyond,
reddish brown hair, untouched by
age; his mustache tinged with gray,
attired probably a bit more carefully
and up to date than the average bust
ness man, and with a manner alert
and positive, he presents not the ap-
pearance of detective, but to the
unknowing passes off for prosperous
citizen of fastidious taste regarding
dress.
LUMP was W tue SONtIh-
ment secret service In 1890 and was
located in the west, working in Indian
territory Texas, Arkansas and the
south. He was soon placed in charge
of that district, and in 1894 was trans
ferred to Washington, where he was
promoted for good work, and got q
rowing commission, going wherever
there was an unusually important
case.
One of the biggest feats in those
days was the running down of the
principles in the neutrality-suspicious.
Courtney gang of counterfeiters.
When this gang was run to earth and
cornered in a building in West Ho-
boken, N j., they had in their posses
sion more than 100000 in gold GER
tificates and lot of Canadian coun-
terfeit notes. So accurate were the
gold certificates the government had
already accepted $4,000 worth Of
them, and in order to pick the bogus
from the genuine 1t was necessary to
summon one of the counterfeiters to
Washington.
Another brilliant piece Of detective
work by Burns was in connection with
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-01-19
A HEALTHY,
HAPPY OLD ACE

May be promoted BY Aose who
gently cleanse the system. now and
then, when in need Of a laxa...ve
remedy. by taking desertspoonful
of the ever refreshing. wholesome
and truly beneficial Syrup Of Figs
and Elixir Of SIENNA. which is the
only family laxative generally APP
proved by the most eminent ply
sicians. because it acts in a natural.
Strengthening way and warns and
tones up the internal organs without
weakening them. tits equally bene6-
6cialfor the very young and the mid
die aged, as tits always efficient and
free from all harmful ingredients. To
get its beneficial effects it is always
necessary to buy the genuine. bear
ing the name Of the Company
California Fig Syrup Co.-plainly
printed on the frontof everypackage.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-01-19
APPROPRIATE FOR THE NECK
Pretty Things That Have Been Given
the Sanction of Rest-Dressed
Partisan Women.

The jabots, plisses and rabats are
more important than ever in the
decoration of separate blouses and
bodies of one-piece frocks. Here are
some notes taken at showing in one
of the well-known lingerie shops not
far from Paquin's.
The larger the better. This seems
to be the rule for fashioning frills
of either lace or linen.
One-sided effects predominant. A
central strip OF lace, tucked material
or embroidery is fianked on one side
by an immense frill Beading, eyelet
embroidery, lace, heavy and fine, may
be used at the line of junction, and
ball fringe has made its appearance
on some novelties.
Pleatings of net are edged with lace
motifs in heavy Oriental weaves or
fine valenciennes. Sometimes a
pleated frill will be edged with two
or three other frills of pleated lace.
The possibilities Of variety are unlim.
tied.
Jabots or plisses are extremely wide
and long. In the majority of cases
they extend to the waistline and over
as far az the shoulder. The shape is
generally broader at the top than at
the bottom.
Black buttons OF satin or velvet are
introduced on lace.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-01-19
METHOD OF KEEPING YOUNG
Remarkably Sound Advice for the
Woman Who Has Some Years
Of Life to Her Credit.

The way to ward of old age is not
to fear it, not to allow ones self to
be oppressed by the dread Of advan-
cling years. Use only legitimate pre-
ventives and avoid trying experiments
with preparations not Endorsed by
physicians. Do not wear toilettes in
tended for young girls, they only add
years to the appearance. Keep up
your interest in the young. but do not
envy them. Retire with dignity from
the struggle, do not pose as your
daughters rival. Above all, surround
your life with sweet, true affections
which prevent the heart from growing
bitter. Do not lose interest in the
growing events of the day; do not fall
behind the times and do not harp on
other and better days. To those who
come to you for advice. be always kind
and sympathetic. AS you advance in
years preserve carefully your personal
appearance, for once lost 1t may not
be regained save by strenuous effort.
Your costumes should be simple and
unpretentious, vat graceful. These
rules, carefully and sensibly followed,
will keep you young and attractive
Exchange.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-01-19
BEST COLOR FOR CURTAINS
Strange That Gray. So EninentIy
Appropriate, Has Not Been More
Largely Made Use OF.

In one of the popular plays OF the
day the woman who is artistic will
get an idea well worth following as to
house decoration. In one of the
scenes a room is decorated with gray
curtains.
Why, says the artistic woman, has
she not thought of gray curtains be-
fore? Why adhere to blue and brown,
rose and white. when gray makes a
frame for the outside world that is
inimitable? 1t softens the garish
brightness OF an azure sky, and Grapes
the sad day with sympathetic har-
mony. Moreover. a gray tone with
any room is never obtrusive, does not
weary the senses. Is dignified, charm
Ing and picturesque. It is, in short, a
perfect choice.
Gray curtains made of chintz,
China silk and sheeting, or the
sumptuous brocade and satin. are the
Ideal accompaniment of the house
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-01-19
TIED DOWN.
20 Years Slavery-How She Got Free
dom.

A dyspepsia veteran who writes
from one of England's charming rural
homes to tell how she won victory in
her 20 years fight, naturally exults in
her triumph over the tea and coffee
habit:
IT feel 1t duty to tell you," she
says, how much good Postum has
done me. l am grateful, but also de-
sire to let others who may be suffering
as 1 did, know of the delightful meth
cd by which was relieved.
81 had suffered for 20 years from
dyspepsia, and the giddiness that usu-
ally accompanies that painful ailment,
and which frequently Frustrated me.
never drank much coffee, and cocoa
and even milk did not agree with my
impaired digestion, SO / used tea, ex-
clusively, till about year ago. when
found in a package of Grape-Nuts the
little book, The Road to Wellville.'
After a careful reading of the book
let was curious to try Postum and
sent for package. I enjoyed 1t from
the first, and at once gave up tea In
its favor.
II began to feel better very soon.
My giddiness left me after the first
few days use of Postum, and my stom-
ach became stronger SO rapidly that 1t
was not long till was able Gas still
ami to take milk and many other ar
ticles of food of which was formerly
compelled to deny myself. I have
proved the truth of your statement
that Postum makes good, red blood.
"I have become very enthusiastic over
the merits of my new table beverage,
and during the past few months. have
conducted Postum propaganda among
my neighbors which has brought bene
1T TO many, and shall continue to tell
my friends of the better way in which
/ rejoice Name given by Postum
Co., Battle Creek, Mich.
Read the. little book. THE Road 70
WellviIle," in pkgs. There's q rea
SON."
Ever read the above IetterR new
one appears from time TO tiHne. They
are genuine, true, and full of human
taterest.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-01-19
The sackterioIoqlst.

A Richmond darby CHANGED to meet
on the street friend who complain
ed of much misty" Indeed, the af-
fiicted one was in despair, SO tucker
cred OUT was he.
"Wot seems to be de matter?" asked
the first negro.
"Jim," said the other with a moan
and gesture indicating the portion
of his anatomy that was giving him so
much trouble. Use got sech awful
pains in nah back heah!"
Jim assumed an air of great solem-
atty and wisdom. I'm dat case" said
ae, "dere's only one thing TO- yo to do.
Jes' yo' put yo'se'f in de hands O. dat
Ooctah Blank. l hears dat he's de
inest bakteriologist in de whole souf. -
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-01-19
Sentenced Six Times to Die.

Wahachie, Tex.-One Of the most
remarkable criminal cases In the his.
tory OF this state is that of Burrell
Oates, a negro. who has just been sen.
fenced for the sixth time to be hang
ed. Oates has been tried seven
times for the murder Of a man In DIAL
las In 1904 and was convicted five
times, the jury In one instance failing
10 agree. His case after each convic
ton was appealed and new trials were
ordered because Of errors. It Il prob.
able that another appeal win be taken
from the sixth and last conviction.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-01-19

Black and white is the color combi-
nation of this becoming turban. with
touch of gilt to enliven it. The hat
is covered with black velvet draped
on the left side and knotted in irregu-
lar loops and one long end Around
the crown scarf of white satin is
draped. the ends Of this also knotted
and mingling with knotted velvet on
the left. Along the bottom edge of the
scarf is sewed narrow white silk
fringe and around the top a narrow
strip of gilt lace. This is hat which
could be worn with many costumes
and be equally pretty with all. owing
to Its neutrality of color.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-01-19
Her RESIGNATION.

Papa" she said, Il am very angry
with Geraldine"
What's Geraldine done?' asked her
father.
Why, told her a secret last sum-
mer," said the little girl. Indignantly,
land she has just told me she's go
ing to tell it."
That's very wrong OF Geraldine.
Has she any excuse?"
why, / told her 1t was wicked to tell
a secret, and what do you think she
said? She said: oh, know, but I've
resigned from that secretr
Papa" she concluded. earnestly,
you can't resign from a secret, can
you?"
The mental processes of children are
past finding out.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-01-19
Jones Admitted II.

Jones and Brown argued as they al
ways did when they had time enough.
They had dined together, and as Jones
lived at distance and it was very
late Brown offered to put him up for
the night.
On the way home they fell to dis
cussing the strategy of the Civil war
as indicated by the campaigns of Lee
and Grant. The topic was elastic
enough TO keep them going for half
an hour, and reached its height as
they neared the Brown house.
Then Brown lost his temper.
JONES'" said he. 'if you don't admit
that Grant was a greater general than
Lee, you can't sleep here
1t was then two o'clock in the morn
ing, and Jones was eight miles from
home. Post
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-01-19
Young, but oh. Myl

The lawyer was sitting at his desk
absorbed in the preparation of brief
So bent was he on his work that he
did not hear the door as 1t was push.
ed gently open, nor see the curly head
that was thrust into his Office A lit.
tie sob attracted his notice, and turn
ing, he saw his face that was streaked
with tears, and told plainly that his
feelings had been hurt
We'll. my little man, did you want
to see me?"
Are you lawyer"
Yes. What is 1t you want?'
Il want" and there was resoiute
ring In his voice-'1 want a divorce
from my papa and mammal"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-01-19
How He Found Out.

"Mr. Chairman shouted one OF the
delegates to the convention, Il move
that the nominating speeches be linn
tied to one minute each!"
Second the motion!" yelled dozen
others.
storm OF protest arose. but the
chairman put the motion.
1t was lost by vote of AZ to As.
II merely wished to find out, Mr.
Chairman" explained the delegate
who had made the motion. how many
ambitious orators there are in this
convention. There are forty-seven.''
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-01-19
Extensive Possession.

A small applicant for Christmas
cheer was being interviewed by the
charity worker
What is your father?" asked the
latter.
''E's me father"
Yes, but what is he?"
"Oh! Els me stepfather."
Yes, yes, but what does he do?
Does he sweep chimneys or drive
buses, or what?"
"O-o-w!" exclaims the small appli'
cant, with dawning light of compre-
hension. mo, e amt done nothin'
since we've 'ad i'm. London An.
swers.