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Eastern Colorado times., 1913-07-25
Physicians Puzzled by Two
School Children.
Youngsters Reverse Every Letter and
Word on Paper-eoth Are Left.
Handed-RiddIe Difficult Of
Solution by Experts.

Cleevland.-Two true cases OF So
called mirror writing" have been
found among pupils Of the public
schools by physicians engaged in TAX
ing a census of left-handed children.
Cleveland medical men are puzzling.
Both pupils are left-handed. One is
boy, six years old. He entered the
first grade last September.
+ In writing, the boy holds the pencil
in his left hand. begins at the right
hand side of the paper and writes ey-
cry letter and word reversed.
The physician who discovered him
wrote the word "all" on a sheet of
paper, and the boy could not pro-
nounce it. The physician then wrote
'lla" on the sheet. reversing the let
ters SO that they would show properly
only in mirror. and the boy pro-
nounced it "all." The physician
learned the boys mother also Is left
handed.
Under the direction of the physician
the teacher is gradually instructing
the boy in putting letters and words
on paper in their proper position. The
task of teaching him to read sentences
printed from left to right is more diff.
ficult.
A less complicated case Is that Of a
girl, an eleven-year-old pupil in the
fifth grade. She entered the public
school three years ago, having spent
some time in parochial school. She
was left-handed. and wrote from right
to left, with words and letters re-
versed.
Under constant instruction she
learned to use her right hand in writ
ing, and at the same time was taught
to put the letters and words in proper
position, FROM left to right.
- The physician who discovered her
case said she is able to use either
hand in, writing now. When she uses
the right hand, her writing .is normal.
But when she uses the>left hand. the
old popularity assertse-itself. words
and letters are reversed and the SEN
tence can be read only by holding 1t
up to mirror.
1t was suggested that the cause of
Eastern Colorado times., 1913-07-25
Changed Current of Thoughts.

A sad-looking man went into
druggists. Can you give me-" he
asked, something that will drive
from my mind the thought OF sorrow
and bitter recollections?"
Then the druggist nodded, and put
him up little dose Of quinine and
wormwood and rhubarb and Epson
salts and dash of castor oil. and
gave 1t to him. and for six months
the man could not think Of anything
in the world except new schemes for
getting the taste out of his mouth.
Eastern Colorado times., 1913-07-25
Precept and Practice.

Literary Lady (writing)-The most
essential point in our intercourse with
children is to be truthful ourselves.
Every other interest ought to be sacri-
feed to that Of truth.
Tommy-Ma, Mrs. Caller is coming
in at the gate.
Literary Lady (angrily)-If she asks
for me tell her I'm out of town. (She
resumes writing.) When we in any
way deceive a child we not only set a
pernicious example, but also lose our
influence over him forever.
Eastern Colorado times., 1913-07-25
MONKS Want PANTS
cIerIcs Go on Big Strike to Get
"a Trousers.
Economics Of Head Of Russian Monas.
terry Provoke General Rebellion
"FIxed Ideas" Of Head Of In.
stitution Starts Trouble.

London.-A st. Petersburg dispatch
lays that the monks OF st. Michael.
near Maikop, In the Caucasus. are out
IN strike and demand more food,
more leisure and a supply Of trousers.
they are determined to enforce their
lights, and as long as justice Is de-
lied them services will not be held at
he monastery. The bells are silent.
ind the cloisters dark and forsaken.
The trouble has arisen owing to the
possession of fixed ideas" by Father
Ambrosio, who is the head of the
monastery. His ideas do not stop at
he ordinary fulfilment Of the monks
obligations to be devout. chaste and
temperate.
He has the impression that devo-
ions are the best substitute for daily
bread. and so the worthy father length
sned prayers and shortened rations.
In the intervals between the devo-
lions and the ever-decreasing meals
The monks are called upon to perform
hard work in the fields. This is found
very trying. because the Russian mon
lstery dweller generally possesses a
human leaning toward an abundance
Of food and drink and extended leisure
In which to play cards. Given these.
he occasionally contrives to find lit
tie time for the devotions that make
him complete monk.
But a denial even worse than those
already described was inflicted upon
the long-suffering monk of st. Mich.
ael. The supreme shock came
when Father Ambrosio refused to sup
ply trousers to the dwellers within the
convent walls. The ecclesiastical die
tator ruled that those articles of ap.
parel were luxury. The latest cur.
tailment caused much discomfort, and
In cold weather the parades were the
source Of considerable unpleasantness.
The sans culotte regime was en-.
dured for a month or SO, but particu'
larly cold day arrived and the strike
was resorted to. While working in
rem Of St. Michaers "downed their
TOOLS" The maneuver was skillfully
planned, for just at that time large
number of pilgrims had come to the
district and monastic services in the
chapel Of st. Michaers convent were
greatly in demand.
The strike was complete and was
keenly felt by those at whom 1t was
aimed. The monastery authorities
who, it is said, believe in frugality and
economy, are still holding out in the
matter of trousers. AS for the monks
they get plenty Of food from their sor
rowing friends and are going about
arousing indignation, sympathy and in
terest at the protest meetings which
they address.
Eastern Colorado times., 1913-07-25
Filler Scared a Cow to Death.

Paris.-The first aerial live stock
damage suit was brought when Brinde-
jon Moulinaise, the aviator, received
a communication demanding $50 for
killing a COW. He recently few from
Paris to Copenhagen and German
farmer near Coesfelt, where the flier
made landing, alleged that the aero
plane frightened his COW to death.
Eastern Colorado times., 1913-07-25
Book Referred to the Wrong City.

How very peculiar" exclaimed a
member of the Sunflower club. Il am
to prepare a historical paper for the
circle, and seeing book entitled 'Ro-
mans in the library while calling on
our minister's wife, I borrowed it.
thinking it would be just the thing to
help me out"
"Well?"
1t is all about St. Paul. don't you
know, the people of Rome are not men,
toned. d."-Kansas City Star.
Eastern Colorado times., 1913-07-25
/: Rich Land for Japanese!

stockton.-J. K. 'Oda and .rwyeka.
Japanese farmers of the delta region.
purchased 26o' acres of rich dSlta land
near Terminous, for which they paid
$25,100. In view of the anti-alien land
legislation this may be the last trans
action of this kind in the history of
the state.
Eastern Colorado times., 1913-07-25
No Fancy shaves for Him.

- The weather was warm, and Pat de-
cided to shave on the back porch. Mrs.
Casey. across the way, observed this.
Pat" she called. sure an OF see
ye air Shawn outside"
"Begorra," he responded, "and did
ye think OF was Observation-Disclosures.
Eastern Colorado times., 1913-07-25

For Aching, PerspIrlno Feet
use Tyree's Antiseptic Powder either
sprinkled into the shoes or used in
solution. Never fails to relieve. Csc.
at all druggists or sample sent free by
]. s. Tyree, Washington, D. C.-Adv.
Eastern Colorado times., 1913-07-25
Do MIRROR WRITING

this condition lies in the fact that
these pupils are unable to visualize
properly the images which strike the
eye.
All images. 1t was said. are really
seen inverted and are turned in the
proper position by an unconscious
mental process. This explanation.
physicians contend, would not explain
the case Of the girl who has learned
to see objects as other children see
them.
Eastern Colorado times., 1913-07-25
Mans Freedom Of Action.

Gods DEGREES do not just automatic
ally work out a certain program with
out human agency. 1t has pleased God
to commit his cause to the care and
devotion of men.
Eastern Colorado times., 1913-07-25
His Nerve Restored.

Hubbard "Simpkins has got over
his nervous prostration." Pease-"How
can you tell?" Hubbard-"Why. I met
him on the street last night, and he
wanted to borrow twenty dollars.
Puck.
Eastern Colorado times., 1913-07-25

Mrs. .winsow's Soothing Syrup for Childrss
teethng. softens the gums, reduces inhammar
ton allays pain cures wind collie .26c bottle.khv
Eastern Colorado times., 1913-07-25

Don't be misled Ask for Red Cross
Bag Blue. Makes beautiful white clothes.
At all good grocers. Adv.
Eastern Colorado times., 1913-07-25

In the game of love girl plays her
heart against diamond.
Eastern Colorado times., 1913-07-25

Greatness that is greatness is known
in it's shirt sleeves.
Eastern Colorado times., 1913-07-25

Even a fast young man can't catch
up with tomorrow.
Eastern Colorado times., 1913-07-25

Even light wine has been known
to produce a dark brown taste.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-07-10
MANY SALOONS GO.
SOME TOWNS HAVE GONE DRY IN
ROSEBUD COMPLIMENTARY
OLD LIQUOR MEN OUT.
HAPPENINGS OVER THESTATE
What is Going on Here and There
That Is of interest to the Read
ers Throughout South Da-
kota and Vicinity.

Dallas.-Because Of the new state
law allowing but n saloon to each
600 people or major fraction thereof,
numerous changes are being made in
the saloons in the Rosebud country.
In order to secure a license the appli-
cant must receive both the PERMISSION
of the city council of the city and the
county commissioners of the county
in which he wishes to do business.
Several towns went entirely dry be-
cause the county commissioners could
not decide who should have the IL
cense.
Bonesteel, in Gregory county,
known three years ago as a wide
open town, and which again went dry
a year ago, was again voted wet this
year. There we're four applicants,
and the population only admitted of
of two saloons. The city council grant.
the requests of Jack Davidson and
James Fox, but so vigorous was the
protest from the other two applicants
that the county commissioners sit
ting at Fairfax refused to grant either
a license, and as a result the town Is
dry.
At Fairfax licenses were regranted
to John Combo and Albert Schienost.
At Herrick, of the same county, ii.
censes were granted to Frank Peoples
and Chris Reichel. The former is
the owner of a saloon in Omaha.
At Burke only one license was
granted, that going to H. H. Coonen.
Licenses were refused to Frank Du-
Charme and Ben Lauderrnan, who
have had saloons at that place during
the vast year.
At Gregory, after a bitter fight, two
licenses were granted to Paul Miller
and to Tom Hopkins. Three other
applications were refused.
At Dallas three out of FIVE were re
fused. George Buchler and William
Carroll yer the lucky ones in this
case.
At Colome, in Trip county, James
Miller and Nick Stodden received Ii.
censes, while one other applicant was
refused.
At winner licenses were regranted
to F. c. Thomas and Joe Koch.
At Witten Lou Langworthy was
granted a license. There were two
saloons in the town.
At Carter /. T. Stone and Don Cam
eron were ~regranted licenses.
In Mellette county, also in the Rose
bud country, no saloons will be al
lowed for the next q years because
of the federal law.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-07-10

To prove that the people OF the
twentieth century need not be slaves
to civilized convention, Joseph.
Knowles, a Boston painter of outdoor
life. plans to plunge into the wilder
ness of northern Maine this month
without clothing. food. matches, fire.
arms or ammunition.
He promises to stay there until Oc-
tober /, to subsist on fish, game, ber-
ries and wild vegetables and to come
out fully clothed. He will live 80 or
60 miles away from any settlement,
and will accept no help from the out
side world.
Knowles will make his own fire by
friction; will build a log cabin from
material he finds In the woods, and
will make traps out Of what he dis
covers in the practically UNEMPLOYED
northern part of the Pine Tree state.
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Dry for Two Years,

Sioux Falls.-Judge Jones, of the
state circuit court, has rendered a de-
cision in the now famous saloon IL
case at Madison, whereby Mad
ison will remain dry for the coming
two years. At the recent election at
Madison on the question of issuing
licenses to saloons there were SIG
votes cast. OF this number, 400 votes
we're for license and 400 against Ii
cense. Seventeen votes were rejected
as defective or Improperly marked.
Judge Jones,( who heard arguments
in the case at his chambers in Sioux
Falls, holds that the law enacted by
the legislature last winter wipes out
that part of the old law which re-
CURED that a majority of all votes
cast must be secured if license is to
carry and that under the new law the
"wets," to secure license, must show
a clean majority of all votes cast on
the license question, including those
thrown out as illegal. While nothing
definite has yet been announced, II
is understood that those ~favoring II.
cense at Madison will take IN appeal
from Judge Jones' decision to the
state supreme court.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-07-10
Perch.Pike for Streams.

MISUNDERSTANDING from an I'm
spection of the fish hatcheries of Min
n~esota, State Game Warden Herbert
s. Hedrick visited WATERFOWL for the
purpose of inspecting proposed sites
for q South Dakota hatchery at Lake
Kampeska. AS a result of his trip,
the warden is convinced that perch
pike can be Matched successfully in
South Dakota, and in his opinion that
is the variety which the state should
undertake to provide for stocking it's
lakes. The warden has also investi-
gated the Illinois system of restock-
ing the fields with ringnecked pleas
ants, and expects to purchase a large
number of the birds to be placed in
South Dakota the coming fall.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-07-10
increase of Mail.

Aberdeen.-A marked increase in
the amount of mail handled out of the
Aberdeen ~postofhce was discovered
when the report Of the postmaster
covering the two months Of April and
May was compared with the report Of
six months ago covering the months
of October and November. The in.
crease in the last report shows 2,342
more sacks and pouches with an in
creased weight of 154,527 pounds, or
n tons. The increase in weight was
between Is and 20 tons per month.
This includes both incoming and out
going mail.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-07-10
ECZEMA BURNED AND ITCHED

203 Walnut ST., Hillsboro, Hl.-"My
child had a breaking out on the lower
limbs which developed into eczema.
The eczema began with pimples which
contained yellow corruption and from
the child's clothing they were greatly
irritated. They seemed to burn, which
made the child scratch them, resulting
in a mass of open places. They made
her SO cross and fretful that 1t was
impossible to keep her quiet. They
caused her to lose much sleep and she
was constantly tormented by severe
itching and burning.
Il tried several well-known RENE
dies, but got no relief until / got a
sample Of Cuticura Soap and Oint-
ment, which did SO much good that /
got a large quantity hat cured her in
ten days after she had been affected
for two months" {Signed) Mrs. Edith
Schwartz, Feb. 2S, 1913.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post.
card "Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston."-Adv.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-07-10
Farm Residence Burns.

Parker.-Fire destroyed the res.
idence Of w. H. King, with
a loss roughly estimated at
$500 to furniture and other
H. King, with a loss roughly estimated
at $500 to furniture and other
household goods, and about the same
to the house, which was owned by
Mrs. Joseph Meier. The origin of
the fire is unknown, as MI. King, for.
err secretary of the board of charities
and corrections, was in Sioux Falls.
and Mrs. King was sleeping in a tent
at n of the neighbours. The most
plausible theory is that it was struck
by lightning. as the blaze was dis
covered shortly after quite a sever
rain storm. The property was par
tally covered by insurance.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-07-10
CAPTAIN KNEW HIS VISITOR
Also Realized That Even Superdread-
noush Would Be Imperiled by
Presence of Idiot.

The brand-new battleship of the SUI
perdreadnought type had been thrown
open to visitors. Her captain stood
at the gangway receiving his guests,
pride and delight In his magnificent
vessel shining in every lineament.
Suddenly his gaze concentrated upon
an approaching figure. His face grew
pale to the lips; he shook in every
fiber. Controlling his terror by a
mighty effort, he turned hastily to his
executive officer.
Clear for action, Mr. Bloodlet," he
cried. Beat to quarters. Load with
grape. Order the marines to concen-
trate behind me, prepared to repel
boarders."
aye, aye, sir" responded the off,
Ger promptly, although thoroughly be-
wildered.
The blood returned to the captains
face and he regained his composure
as he remarked how quickly his or
der were carried out. and how they
were prepared to meet their formida'
BILE foe successfully. Then his eyes
again sought the object Of his festrs
He was close aboard. Hello, cap'n!'
he cried, a acuou smile playing
about his weak mouth,
Back" shouted the captain stern
ly. Back, or I'll blow you up"
Say, cap'n, that's what you seen
to be doin'." responded the enemy
giggling.
Don't you try to set foot on boart
my ship" continued the captain vehe
mently. I'm not going to jeopardiz'
boat, crew and visitors for your pleas
ure."
"Oh, say, cap'n," demonstrated the
enemy with another silly grin, don
you know me?"
You bet do. You're the idiot that
rocks the beat, and you shall not come
on board mine"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-07-10

Mr. William A. Radford will answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining to the
subject of building, for the readers of this
paper. On account of his wide experience
as Editor, Author and Manufactures, he
Is, without doubt, the hirhest authority
on all these subjects. Address all inquiries
TO William Radford. No. 17s West
Jackson boult Yard. Chicago, ILL.,, and only
enclose two-cent stamp for reply.
Sometimes it Is necessary to build
a long, narrow house in order to
make it fit the lot. You cannot hang
part of your house over your neigh
boris lot without making bad feel
ings, because neighbors are very apt
to be touchy on this point. Anyway, l
should rather build a 20-foot house
on a 35-foot lot, and have plenty of
light and air, with room on one side
of the house for a good cement walk
running back to the kitchen, and
have room on the other side for a
good lawn with a border of flowers
and s~hrubbery.
The tendency with a great many
men is to save none by buying a
narrow lot. Property is sold in most
places according to the frontage, and
is reckoned at so much per front
foot; SO the width of the lot has a
good deal to do with the price you
have to pay. A few square feet more
or less in the back, where you may
raise chickens OF vegetables if, your
taste inclines that way, cuts very lit.
tie figure. The fellow who has the
lot for sale Just good-naturedly makes
you a present of all that ~back-lying
territory, out he charges a good
round prize for the street frontage.
Because of this custom in selling
property, it is the fashion in some
places to crowd a house 80 feet wide
upon a 33-foot lot. The style of
house to place on village and city
lots receives too little attention.
Sometimes a whole block is spoiled
by the mean way in which one pig
headed man builds his home. 1t is
not absolutely necessary to build
houses with just one idea In regard
to width. Here is an example of a
house only 10 feet wide, yet 1t is
well arranged, contains all the neces-
sary conveniences, looks attractive,
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-07-10
careless with Rather.

White Owl.-Ben Stubsten, living
near Plainview, 16 miles east of here.
was taken to Faith, suffering from
the effects Of a rattlesnake bite in the
right hand. Prompt attention 1t that
place prevented any serious results,
however. and he returned home non.
the worse for his experience. He
found the rattler crawling into a hole.
and after pulling out the snake stood
ON him while endeavoring to cut him
with his pocket knife. The snake
managed to free his head and. before
stahstsa could eacase. struck hin
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-07-10
Rounties for Gophers.

Sioux Falls.-The boys and young
men of Edmunds county enjoyed a
rich harvest during the so days that
the county paid bounties for the kill.
ing of gophers. During the 6O-day
period an aggregate of 81, 1858 gophers
were killed for the county, which is
offered each year by the county com
m~issioners for the killing of the ami.
mails. On the closing day of the GO
pher shooting period $500 gopher tails
were turned In to the county auditor
by bounty seekers. Some of the best
marksmen among the boys and young
men received comfortable sums in
bounties. In some sections of the
county these destructive little ami
mails have been practically annihilated
Is the result of the active crusade
against them.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-07-10

architect to specify what kind of heat
ing apparatus you shall use in this
house. You might freeze to death,
and he would not squeal: SO it is up
to you to make yourself comfortable
In cold weather.
In regard to heating a small house,
bear this in mind: A good hot-air
furnace, with joints tight enough to
keep the poisonous gases in the right
1ue, comprises, in addition to the
necessary heat. a system whereby
you can distribute pure air directly
from outdoors to the different rooms
In every part of the house, and send
this life-giving ozone to the farthest
corner of the most remote bedroom.
And this fresh air is absolutely free:
1t does not cost a dollar. You just
hitch a supply pipe to the great air
reservoir outdoors, and draw on 1t all
winter long. But l want to give you
just a word of caution here:
Once In a great while nature has
constructed a furnace man on TIE
wrong plan, and IL you happen to
know this particular individual he
may advise you to put a cold-air
register in the front hall, and draw
the daily supply from this contaminat-
ed source. ! have known men sane
enough to keep out of the asylum for
a great many years who would risk
their reputation and freedom by adj
vocating just such nonsense. i do not
know Of any punishment to ft such
q crime.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-07-10

rooms, and he can outwit the others
when it comes to heating smaller
houses.
Hot-air furnaces are the most sani-
tary and the most economical for
small houses, in regard both to first
cost and to subsequent attendance,
because any woman a manage a
hot-air furnace when the men folks
are away, and the coal bill is little
of any greater than 1t is for the more
expensive hat-water heaters, and IT is
less when measured up against
steam. When you have a big house
to heat, it will stand you well in
hand to study the different systems,
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-07-10
Granted s22 a Month.

Watertown.-The first mothers
pension granted under the new South
Dakota law was granted to Mrs. Julia
Johnson Of this city. The order of
the county court directing the pay
ment of the pension was secured by
Representative ]. G. Mcfarland of
Codington county, who introduced the
bill in the house and had charge Of
Its passage. Mrs. johnson will be
paid by the county $22 a month. She
has two children, for the first Of
which she receives SIS a month and
for the second 81 a month. The first
order v a period Of six months.