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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-26
SOUP is FATAL

KANSAS CITY. Kan. Dec. &c --
stephen Brown. negro cook. Was
scalded 20 death when he poured
over himself kettle Of soup
Brown was seized with an epileptio
attack while stirring tho soup. His
hand ciutched the kettle and over
turned H.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-26
CHAPTER xExV.

When arrived nj the house they
were all at dinner except Dick.
Hasn't Dick returned YETI" |
asked anxiously.
Yes" answered his mother. but
no has such dreadful cold and neu-
ralgla headache that he decided not
to come down 10 dinner.
found Dick lying on the bed
with his clothes on His eyes were
red and one side OF his face was
all swelled up. POOR OLD CHAP.
HE WAS A SIGHT.
I'm awfully sorry, Dick. IL l
had known you we're coming home
sick would have tried to get home
sooner. Shall help You get to
bed7" ] asked.
Don't disturb me. for heaven's
sake. Madge This is the first
time this blamed tooth has stop
ned aching today" and then poor
Dick commenced to sneeze.
you had better come to. dinner,
Margie." called Mollie from the
foot of the stairs.
II didn't seem right to leave
Dick. but, to tell the truth. was
hungry. so got him another hand
kerchief. fixed his pillows. took off
his shoes aud threw a quilt over
his feet. then hurried downstairs.
4 thought you had concluded
not to eat any dinner" said Mrs.
Waverly
Il had to fix Dick up n little |
answered as seated myself and
Mrs. Waverly rang the bell and
told tho maid to bring Mrs. Rich
ard (as she calls me when speak
ing to othersD some dinner,
Tho maid went ont sullenly and
Mrs. Waverly remarked that Ellen
always RESENTED ANYONE
COMING LATE TO DINNER
/ felt like an interloter, hut
Molle smiled at me across the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-26
HOW ABOUT 1T?

PITTSBURG, Dec 3s.-An occa-
sional Jag. discriminatory employed.
Is of benefit 10 the human system
OF some people. DR.. Carl III. HON.
berg. who has had among his pa
tients railroad presidents and other
men who often work under nervous
strain SO informed the Swedish
club.
81 have found" said the doctor.
that with certain kinds OF men
professional mostly-an evening Of
relaxation In the company Of good
liquor and reasonable men has been
OF benefit to the bodies and has re-
lieved them OF strain.
But II must not become spree.
or that foe to human progress, the
hancover. will assert ITSELF
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-26
KISSING IS o. K.

NEW YORK. Dec. kissing
does not cause the spread OF germs,
Love males natural immunity for
all germs"
The germ maniacs" were utter
" routed by this statement made
by Miss Lind of Hageby. the noted
Norwegian scientist and anti-vivi.
scctionist. when she addressed the
conference OF the church OF the
Holy Trinity In Brooklyn.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-26
MONKEY GETS
DOPE HABIT

PARIS, Dec. 28.-Dr. Marcel Bri-
and showed an interesting case at
meeting OF the clinical society OF
mental medicine-a monkey suffer
Ing from a drug habit. The monkey
was the pet OF woman cocaine
victim. and the extraordinary fea-
ture OF the case is that the monkey
acquired the habit spontaneously
and not by imitation OF his mistress.
The animal searches ceaselessly for
the drug and shifts II up his nose.
II appears TO experience the sensa-
tions and all the Authorizations of
sight and touch OF human beings
addicted to the habit.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-26
FINGERS CROW
INTO HIS HAND

LYONS, Kan, Dec. 26.-J. w.
McNeely. a salt factory employee. is
suffering from a peculiar ailment.
The fingers Of his right hand are
doubled into the palm and the nails
are cutting their way into the flesh.
Last month So0-pound lump OF
salt fell on McNeely, breaking the
bone OF his right wrist. so that the
tendons pulled the fingers into the
palm. Surgeons declare that he
will be unable 10 use the hand for
three years.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-26
MARSHAL DEAD

SALEM. Dec. ga charge OF
homicide has been placed against
Ray Carroll as the result OF the
death OF John Zello. marshal OF
Gervais. dead from wounds received
in pistol duel with two men ho
was trying 10 arrest several weeks
age
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-26
OLD-TIME DOCS
HAD TROUBLES

LONDON. Dec. 26.-Prufessor
Elliott Smith. famous Egyptologist,
today formally announced tho dis
eovery OF what he believes TO be
the first prescription ever written
BY a doctor. The date Is about
2. 900 b. c.
Written on Egyptian papyrus. Il
throws an amusing light on the Of.
forts OF the ancient medical men
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-26
PLENTY OF buds

Discovered ranAhcklnE a room IT
tho snoqualmio hotel Any Pike 81.
last night. Joe Carrasco. II. Mex
lean shed various articles OF olotn-
Ing as the chase after him grew hot
When arrested by Sorgt Hedges
and Patrolman Phillips. he s,ill had
on enough TO keep him warm lie
wore four coats when searched az
tho station.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-26

Many folks say Max Asher Is the
funniest man In the Western
movies" Anyway. he IL IN me
laugh business and tarnH out com.
cdy each sunshlny day OF the
year
He claims being funny comes 10
be a habit. Just like anything else
And he AYERS that nmlling orco
makea & easier FOR your face TO
take the same shape the next time.
and 80 on till you are always smll
ing.
Asher does the queer. side-sp'it
ting acts with the Joker COMPANY
OF movie" players
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-26
Complete Report
of Market Today

Conditions are normal on West
ern Avenue today. following the
big Christmas rush. Tho holiday
has been . vory profitable one for
tho majority Of the commission
men along THO avenue. Tho big
poultry demand In expected To con
tlnue until after tho New Var
Egg quotations remain unchanged
today. The farmers are still get.
ting ~ cents per dozen for 'the
fresh stock.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-26

10 deal with acute mania Some
IL ingredients are mentioned az
the formula for an ointment de-
signed 10 weaken husky sufferer
who evidently proved too strong
for his medical advisers
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-26
Get FURS BACK

Detectives Giles w. Humphrey
and Ralph Jones made VIM DcnE =
happy Indian yesterday. when they
returned 20 him n stolen suit case
filled with $4,000 worth % Alaskan
rurs A Ryan. &c. and A. C. Prasil.
%. were found with tho farH They
arc In jail.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-26
PHOTO PLAYS

Anna Held IA Juliet and Julian
Eltingo as Romeo. IL the latest for
tho motion pictures Eltlngc has
SIGNED a contract for $4,000 To NJ
pear IN Romeo and Juliet with Miss
Held as Juliet. and then, TO ehou
hts versatility. he will play Juliet
90 Dustin Farnums Romeo, El.
tingo will also show the American
women. through tho pictures. how
he transforms himself from
husky man To the charming Mrs
Monty In The Fascinating
Widow %
Jack Noble is a now director with
the Mutual Film company, Seven
years Ia the Rrmy'as lieutenant fits
him well fot the direction OF mill
tary plays.
George Pattullo. the saturday
Evenins Post writer. has signed
with the Mutual Film Co To furnish
one photuplny a month. His mag
afine stories are said to be easily
adaptable for motion pictures.
Class a Until Saturday Night
The Brakeman Santa Claus,
drama: From Rail Splitter to Pres
ident." two part Gold Seal feature
"Frechles' Fight for His Bride.
comedy
ciemmer Until Saturday Night
Kissing Cup" racing drama,
"A Masked MiNup." comedy: when
tho Well Went Dry" comedy
Fashions IN Bathing Suits.
Scenes on Lake Garda." Italy kline.
macolor: "PRthe's Weekly" worlds
news.
Melbourne Until Saturday Nigh,
Paul Rainoy WIND Animal Pic.
lures. six reels
Dream Until Saturday Night
The Finger OF Fate Pathe two.
part drama. a Christmas Story"
viiagraph drama. n Dip In the
Briny." Essanay comedy.
Colonial Until Saturday Nipht
Tho Spirit OF Christmas" Vita
graph drama. Their FRS, Christ.
mas" Edison drama: DECEPTION.
Vitagraph comedy. AT the old
Maids Call. Essanay comedy and
Scenic Rio de Ianeiro"
The Grand Until Saturday Nigh,
-Four 500 Bills" Reliance
drama. His Sisters Kid" Key.
stone comedy. Mutual Weekly No
81" Her Legacy" X n drama
The Circuit Until Saturday Might
Devotion" tworcal Domino
drama. Trapped in n Forest Fire.
American drama. The Rival
Pitcher" Majestic comedy; Two
Girls OF the Hills." Reliance drama.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-26

The Circuit Until Saturday Night
Devotion" tworeal Domino
drama. Trapped In n Forest Fire. ="
American drama. The Rival
Pitcher" Majestic comedy: Two
Girls OF tho Hills." Reliance drama.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-26

The Grand Until Saturday Nigh,
-Four 800 Bills" Reliance
drama. His Sisters Kid" Key.
stone comedy. Mutual Weekly No
81" Her Legacy" X. II, drama
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-26
Colonial Until Saturday Nloht

The Spirit OF Christmas" Vita
graph drama Their First Christ.
mas. Edison drama: DECEPTION.
Vitagraph comedy. AT the Old
Maids Call. Fssanay comedy and
Scenic Rio dc Janelro
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-26

Dream Until Saturday Night
The Finger OF Fate Pathe two
part drama: a Christmas Story.
drama; a Dip In the
Brlny." Essanay comedy.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-26

Class a Until Saturday Night
The Craftsman Santa Claus,
drama, From Rail Splitter to Pres.
ident." two part Gold Seal feature,
"Freckles' Fight for His Bride,
comedy
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clemmer Until Saturday Nigh,

Melbourne Until Saturday Night
Paul Rainoy Wild Animal Pic.
ures. six reels
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1913-04-14

O orators, Dakota Wesleyan, washington
Springs seminary, Sioux Falls college,
Aug ustana college and State college.
Prizes in the oratorical contest are f45
and $50 for winners of FIRST aud second
places. The winner OF the contest
will represent South Dakota in an in
terstate contest. The winner of the
interstate contest will represent his
section in the biennial national pro
hibition contest, to be held this year
at Jersey City,
misunderstanding to a letter re-
cieved here today by Ben Shields, a
Sioux Indian serving time in a local
jail, a quintuple tragedy was enacted
April 8 OF the Pine Ridge agency.
Jacob Underback. In resisting arrest
on q larceny charge, is declared to
have shot and killed the marshal. He
then fed on horseback to his home,
where he shot and wounded Standing
Elk. another Indian, who tried to ar
rest him. He is then alleged to have
shot and killed both his wife aud
mother and blown his brains out. The
letter purports to be- authentic and is
credited by the authorities here.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1913-04-14

first time a legislature has taken a
hand.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1913-04-14
AGED COUPLE
Allege Attempt to Defraud
Them of Their Inheritance

Sioux Falls. April 4.-Charging
that their attorney. g. W. Egan, had
attempted to defraud them of 20. 900 of
their inheritance. Theodore kickland
and his wife, Mary Kicklsnd an aged
couple. have started an action in the
circuit court to enjoin him from FL
ing the papers wherein they assigned
their interest in the Inheritance to
him and the court has granted them
al order restricting Egan from filing
the papers. Kickland states in his
complaint that he is n years old and
that his wife is 83 and that they cannot
read OF write and therefore placed
utmost confidence in their attorney.
The complaint states that the aged
plaintiffs were to receig We 30 acres of
land near Cleveland, which was a por
ton of the estate of Lafayette Kick
land of Cyahoga county, Ohio, Theodore
Kickland being named as residuary
legatee by the will. 1t is contended
that the couple, Lot knowing what
course to pursue when they were mott
fed of their good fortune, went to
Egan and engaged him to attend to
their interests. He told them, the
complaint states. that he would have
to go to Cleveland to see the property
10 order to ascertain what the estate
was worth and when be returned he
told them, it is alleged, that it was
worth about So, 900 and that he would
give them that much for it provided
they would give him a deed to the
land and assign to him their interest in
the estate. 1t was later discovered,
according to the complaint, that the
property is worth 80. 900.
The complaint asserts that they agreed
to do this and signed a warranty deed
and assignment Of their interest and
that they also signed a contract of
which they do not know the contents,
but which was supposed to be an
agreement regarding the fees and ex-
penses of Egan as attorney for the
plaintiffs. 1t also states that Egan has
started an action against them under
this contract and the plaintiff offers to
pay to his former attorney any fees and
expenses which the court may deem
reasonable.
1t is contended that the aged couple
were advised later that the property
they had inherited was worth 80, 600
aud they then went to another attor-
ney for advice and he brought this ac-
tion for them. A restraining order
has been issued, prohibiting Egsn from
filing the deed and assignment. pend
ing the arguments on the issuance of a
temporary injunction. The arguments
will be made at 2 o'clock in the after
noon of April Ia.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1913-04-14
APPROVES PLAN
Grouping of All State Buildings
Approved by Engineer Derr

Pierre, April Ia. - State Engineer
Derr has returned from Redfeld where
Re consulted with the board of chart.
ties and corrections in relation to
plans for the dam to be constructed
at the Institution for feeble minded
this summer, which will enable the
sewage from the institution to be car
ried away and rendered harmless by
dissolution. At present the methods
employed are claimed TO be a menace
TO the health of the community.
Work will not be commenced unit
tue first of July, however. MS the APP
preparation is not available until that
time for the purpose. In connection
with the building of the dam, the en-
gineer proposes to have a roadway
constructed over 1t, which will change
the location of the present roadway to
Red6eld, and will be in harmony with
the extensive handspring plans made
by eastern architects for the Red6eld
institution and its final completion as
buildings are gradually added, and
other new features developed there.
If the roadway were left as ii now ex-
lists leading TO Red6eld, the cost would
be about $40, 900. bat with the change,
making 1t enter the grounds on the
north and leading over the dam the
cost will be but about SO. 900 for the
dam.
Engineer Derr is particularly in favor
of all state institutions have a large,
complete and thoroughly approved plan
for the grounds, buildings. and other
features connected with them, toward
the completion of which each ~institu-
tion should gradually work. as money
for buildings necessity for new de-
v~elopments and their growing de-
mands. If each changing board Of re-
gents, board of charities and correc-
tions, and other persons in charge of
institutions change the plans, as new
buildings go up or new developments
are projected, the fnal result will be
a conglomeration of unsystematically
placed structures, and inharmopious
final result. Other states, California,
Minnesota, New York, ETC.. have
adopted methods of making large
enough plans for their universities,
public institutions, etc., so that as the
money is gradually expended for new
buildings, roads, landscaping. ETC., the
state is building what will finally and
lastly be a perfect whole. Such plans
as these are not allowed to be changed
for the whims or personal tastes of
changing boards in control and it IL
this policy which has so successfully
been followed ia the large universities,
and older states than South Dakota,
which is only now beginning such
work, that the engineer is an enthusi-
astic believer in. and hopes that South
Dakota may follow.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1913-04-14
SECRETARY LANE
Will Stop the Sport of DIGGING
Homestead Settlers.

Washington, April 14.-Tne home
stead sections of South Dakota will
learn with gratitude of the proposed
investigation of the special agent nuts
ance by the department of the interior,
This may result in a decided lesseninp
of the dockets of the federal courts OF
the state, where homesteaders are In
constant danger of being made dc.
PENDANTS under criminal charges be.
cause either by accident or ignorance
they have been guilty of some techni,
cal irregularity uncovered by the
agent in his desire to make the de.
partment believe he Is earning his sal.
any. These department sleuths have
been the curse OF the homestead coun
try, due to the industry with which they
prosecute settlers who are trying t.
work themselves up from poverty, az
we'll as for their blindness to all
species of graft IN a large scale.
The investigation Of The protest oil
the South Dakota Legislature against
the abuses OF the special agent plan
In homestead cases, will be conducted
by a personal representative OF Secre.
tary Lane. The inquiry may be ex-
tended to include other western states.
Secretary Lane wrote to Secretary
of State Glasner, Of South Dakota, to-
day, notifying him the personal repre-.
sentative would be sent and asking
that he ''be given such aid as would
enable the department to find a remedy
for evils that exist"
MIR. Lane said he had read with
much interest the resolution of the
South Dakota legislature, but that n
it referred to no detail he would sug.
gest that the data on which Ii was
based be put into the hands of his
representative.
II would make this inquiry in per
son in your state" wrote the secre-
tary, 'if it were practicable. I wish
to make our service one under which
all the rights of the homesteaders will
be protected by reasonable and Just
regulations and to support the govern
msnt's representatives strongly in do
ing their duty. But, OF course, arbi-
trary acts or malicious acts must be
condemned"
Discussing the latter. Secretary Lane
said complaints against special agents
often came from persons who were
evading the law, but that this il the
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1913-04-14
STATE NEWS

Pierre-Tke state library commission
today selected Miss Lillian Robson,
of Two Harbors, Mimi, as librarian
in charge of the new state circula.
tion library plan. provided for by tine
last Legislative session.
Pierre-A. X. Saunders, an artist,
who has been spending the winter in
Pierre. has just finished a portrait of
Senator Kittredge which is pronounced
an excellent likeness. Saunders has
painted pictures of Governors Elrod
and Crawford, which now hang In the
corr idor of the capitol. 1t Is not an
nounced what disposal is to be made of
the portrait.
Custer As soon as the snow melts
all the forest rangers ON the Harvey
peak forest reserve. near here, will re-
sumo the work of seeding with pine
cone seeds about 700 acres of the re-
serve which was burned over by forest
fires. which destroyed all standing tim
bers. The rangers will run a gang of
about 20 men.
Pierre-The report of the condition
of the state treasury at the close of
business, Marcn 81, showed cash In
all funds of 1888, 8l5, of which the
general fund carried $3.50, 377. The
interest and income fund for distribu
tion to the schools of the state In June
is up to 1894, 503, while the Irvine plan
fund shows $13S, 1858, which will be
drawn on for expenses with the open
ing of another operating season. The
game fund is up to $42. $40, and the
forest reserve fund $40, 56h. The dis
bursements for March were $310. 732.
vermillion-Circuit court, which
closed yesterday, had for its principal
business that of taking care of the
products of nearly a dozen kangaroo
courts held here during the early spring
or late winter months. There were six
criminal cases on the docket, five of
which were booze cases. The other
was dismissed. Six of the seven men
indicted for selling whisky and allied
products pleaded guilty and paid fines
to the amount Of 81, OPS. The other
defendant, Robert Roem, . drug clerk,
was regularly tried and found not
guilty.
Aberdeen Goodness ON the part of
Engineer Arthur Lyons on the Milwau
kee eastbound ayer, The Colombian,
possibly saved the loss of many lives
early this morning. when the block
was closed against him at the Min
neapolis and st. Louis crossing to give
the right Of way to the st. Louis
freight train. Two cars Of fresh fish.
the baggage car and express car went
into a ditch, but Lyons stayed with
his engine. bringing it to a stop on
the ties before the coaches ere tipped
OF. Blame has not been officially
fixed as yet. Traffic was DELAYED
eleven hours.
Bookings The state collegiate pro-
hibition convention and olatorical
contest will be held at Bookings April
Is and 10. under the direction of the
executive committee. Five colleges
viii - representsdss..by delegates and
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1913-04-14
RATE MAKING
State Railway Commission Gives
Out an Order to Companies.

Pierre, April i4.-The state railway
commission, taking advantage of new
legislation both state and national, is
taking a long step forward, or at
least attempting to so do. Some time
ago the commission issued Order No.
o, relating to commodity rates with
this state; No. 2, relating to carload
rates on grain and mill stuffs, and
No. s, relating Ca coal in car loads
within this state. All of these orders
have been held up by court procedure
pending the decision OF the United
States supreme court on the Minnesota
rate case Now the commission sends
out it's order ~csnceling all the rates
fixed in the previous orders, and, to get
down to a basi is for rates asking which
may be expected to stand any test, they
have issued an order to all railway
companies operating within this state
to within sixty days after the receipt
of the order supply the commission
with:
The .riginal cost of construction of
all their lines of railway within this
state.
A comrlete detailed statement of all
stocks issued by such roads, giving
date of Issue and amount of same, and
purpose for which issued, with amount
realized from same If sold. or dis.
posal of same If not sold.
A detailed statement of all out
standing bonds, with the amount
realized from the same if sold, or
disposal of same if not cold.
A detailed statement Of operating ex-
penses for the years ending June 80,
1909, 1910, 1911 and 1919.
A complete detailed statement of ali
earnings from all sources for the same
years.
A detailed statement showing the
segregation of operating expenses and
the assignments to South Dakota as
between state and interstate traffic,
according to methods commonly used
by said companies In their own bust
ness.
A like statement in regard to earn
ings of such companies.
a uothiicu 6IaIou6DI SHOWING II
division OF earnings and operating ex-
penses between freight and passenger
business.
A detailed statement showing annual
salaries paid all general officers and
heads Of departments, including super
intendents and assistants, chief engi-
neeis and assistants, directors and as
~sistants; in fact. salaries of all officers
of such companies.
After such information has been re.
ceived. fled and analysed, a date will
be fixed for a hearing on rates, ar
which each company operating in the
state will be required to be represented
and furnish the commission with full
information touching upon the freight
rate situation in South Dakota.
Under the recent act Of congress re.
quiring railway companies to secure
their test Of state legislation and
board orders through the state courts