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Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1903-05-28

ord, cutting 1t down to :l6 20 John
son, OF Brookings, changed the state
record in the hammer throw from ll2
feet, I inches, to 1913 feet, inches.
Boyd, of Brookings, changed the state
record in the broad jump event from
20 feet, 10 inches, to 81 feet ! inches.
There being no competition in the
pole vault prevented Mathews, Of
Brookings, making a new record for
that event as he could easily have
done.
The relay race was one-sided affair
and only served to show the superior
ity of the Brookings athletes over the
Mitchell team, which was distanced
from start to finish. Ralph Miller,
who had never been In race before
ran away from his competitor and
made one of the best runs In the
event. 1t is safe to say that Mitchell
learned something about relays at
Huron. Miller, OF Mitchell, who by
the way is q clean athlete, and has
many admirers In the S. d. A. G.
team had injured his back and was
unable to be 10 any OF the events, ex-
cepting the shot put, but here he
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1903-05-28

to Mitchell, captured the prize, and
brought 1t home for the first time.
At this time it was charged that
Brookings had an easy victory because
Of the fact that Vermillion, the home
of the state university boys, had with
drawn from the association.
At Huron, last year, Brookings again
captured the cup by an increased mum.
Der of points, demonstrating the wis.
dom of securing and retaining COM
petent trainer. This second victory
so encouraged the local association
that they again made preparations to
win and retain the trophy as the
property OF the association. How well
they succeeded is now matter OF his
tory. Their plans were well laid and
after much hard work to get In condi.
tion they met and defeated, success.
sively, the track teams of Ames and
Vermillion. advertised to be the crack
teams Of the states OF Iowa and South
Dakota.
The victory at Huron by an increased
number OF points over Mitchell, Yank-
ton, Redfeld and Huron, therefore
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1903-05-28
NO BETTER TEAM
IN THE NORTHWEST
TRACK RECORD EQUALS THAT
OF THE BEST FOR
1903.
THRICE WINNERS AT THE ANNUAL STATE
ATHI ETC CONTESTS.

places Brookings at the head of the
associations in the northwest and they
are now looking for more worlds to
conquer.
The honor OF these successes lies not
alone with the individual members OF
the track team whose brilliant achieve
ments have won for them gold and
silver medals by the score, but TO the
officers and members of the associ-
alton and the citizens OF Brookings
large mead of praise is due for the
encouragement given the boys on
every occasion, and all share alike In
the glory OF their achievements.
The intelligent and thorough work
OF the trainer, James Temple, is prob
ably the greatest element that entered
into the possibilities of success and to
him the greatest honor is due. This
fact is thoroughly appreciated by the
association who, we understand, have
engaged for his return another year.
Mr. Temple evidently knows an ath-
lete when he sees one and by intelli-
gent handling Is enabled to bring out
all there is In him. The successful
work OF the teams he has had In train
ing certainly demonstrate superior
ability, He has the friendship and con-
fidence OF every member of the team
and the respect of all those who have
contributed in any way toward main
talning IL.
Last but not least is TEDDY" Akin,
the boys mascot" From start to
finish TEDDY" has been promoter,
encourager, and all-'round hustler for
the track team and the most IN nterestsd
man among 'em. He has probably
spent more time and money than any
other individual In South Dakota Ia
his endeavor to see the boys win the
"prize" and now that they have 1t la
their possession his enthusiasm knows
no bounds.
The Base Ball Game.
Now! Now!l Now!! Here is where
we begin TO holer," said the Mitch
ell crowd when the game OF base ball
was called In the first inning they
had plenty OF opportunity, as their
side ran in four men In short order
and Brookings didn't know they were
playing ball, but the agriculturalists
took hitch in their suspenders and
from that time on 1t was a fine ex-
hibition. At the close of the eleventh
inning the score stood 7 to In favor
Of Brookings and Mitchell went home
without celebrating.
The oratorical contest was won by
Miss Anna Bagstad, of Yankton. Mr..
Smith, Of Brookings standing fourth
Ia final rank The orations were all
interesting and showed careful
thought and deep study.
In conclusion the REGISTER desires
to speak OF the splendid reputation
that the S. d. A. @. boys have gained
throughout the state. Their victories
have been won fairly. Fairness has heen
one OF their chief characteristics. AL
ways generous TO their opponents, and
gentlemen everywhere. We are prond
Of them and the tD,vis. tuition they
represent.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1903-05-28
points Tor BrO(
SUMMARY.
NOTES.

NOIhS.
Brookings won points in every event.
There was at least $500 people on
the grounds Friday afternoon.
The 8. d. A. G. band furnished
plaudit-winning music for the meet,
and at their concert and dance on
Friday evening they cleared over $50.
Someone said Mitchell had "some-
thing up their sleeve" They must
have squeezed it to death hugging
themselves over winning the tennis
games.
The Mitchell Republican saysif Mil
ler had been In shape he could have
won the hammer throw easily as he
had thrown Is 1876 feet. Well, 'he
might and then again he mightn't." I"
Albert Johnson might have had
something to say.
The state association voted another
cup at its meeting Friday morning 10
anticipation Of what did actually
occur on that day. Huron we under
stand, agrees to furnish handsome
new cup, provided the association
holds its next meet at that place.
The people of Huron are deserving
of compliments for the manner In
which they cared for the crowd pres.
ent. Not one word Of complaint was
heard and now that it has bee o
arranged to hold the next meet In
that city we hear many expressions Of
satisfaction.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1903-05-28

After hard fought contest extend
ing over period of six years the prize
cup has been safely landed in the
archives OF the South Dakota Agricul-
tural college, there TO remain as a
lasting memento to the pluck, perse-
verence, and physical endurance OF
the members OF the Athletic Associ-
alton belonging to that institution.
1t is surely great honor TO both
considering the very discouraging cir.
cumstances which b surrounded the
organization OF the association and
the result OF the first contest for the
cup, which was won by Vermillion
at Brookings In 1898.
The following year the cup was car
ried home by Yankton, and 10 1900 II
remained at Mitchell the temporary
property OF the Dakota University
The year following this, however, In
1901, the Brookings athletes went dowr
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1903-05-28

Brookings beat Mitchell In the
championship game Of base ball by a
score OF to 6, playing an eleven in
ming game.
Very few records we're broken owing
to track and weather conditions. The
strong wind Thursday caused the
racers TO lose time and, on Friday after
the rain, the track was rather soft. In
the 100 yard dash, Port, of Brookings,
equalled the time made by Johnson,
of Mitchell, last year on the same
track, being closely followed by
Seeger. The track at Mitchell, where
Hayter, of the S. d. A. c., made a
new record In 1891 for~tbe two mile
run was 10 feet short of regulation.
Taking this into account the recent
time at Huron would make new rec.
ord as Thompson ran the full distance
in l1:51 3-5. Ruth, Of Brookings,
broke the former l20 yard hurdle rec
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1903-05-28
3ROOKINGS WINS
THE PRIZE CUP
YHE STATE AGRICULTURAL
N COLLEGE SUPERB TRACK
TEAM
v w1NlPo5ENTs IN EVERY EVENT AT THE RE
GENT STATE MEET AT HURON.

The following! which lis the score
ade at Huron, will be Tread with
1uch interest:
High jump-Ruth, Brookings, first;
Perley, Brookings, second; Loomis,
Redfield, third. Height 5 feet 5
M inches. -
Nlle run-Thompson Brookings, first;
W Shaw, Brookings, second; Wilson,
& Brookings, Third. Time 5:32 2-5.
Nile bicycle-Brown, Mitchell, first:
Oathout, Mitchell, second; Smith,
q Brookings, third. Time 3:03 2-5.
Pole vault-Conceded to Brookings.
# Mathews, first: Mattice, second;
Boyd, third.
VI IIDiscus-J Johnson, Brookings, first,
St Binford, Brookings, second; Larkin,
n Redfield, third. Distance "a feet,
81 inches.
y Halt mile run-Kingsbury, Mitchell,
n first, Thompson, Brookings, second,
Wilson, Brookings, third. Time
2:l3 3-5.
Fifty yard dash-Seeger, Brookings,
first; Port, Brookings, second; Kings
bury, Mitchell, third. Time IS 2-5.
Broad jump--Boyd, Brookings, first;
Seeger, Brookings, second, Perley,
Brookings, third. Distance 2l feet,
% inches.
Hammer throw-Johnson, Brookings,
first; Durkee, Redfeld, second;
Reich, Brookings, third. Distance,
1913 feet, 4 inches.
One hundred and twenty yard hur-
dle-Ruth, Brookings, first; Kings
~aAAnry, Mitchell, second, Warner,
Yankton, third. Time :l6 2-5.
Two hundred and twenty yard hur-
dle-Seeger, Brookings, first; Kings
bury, Mitchell, second; Ruth,
Brookings, third. Time :25 3-5.
Half mile bicycle-Brown, Mitchell,
first; Smith, Brookings, second. Oat-
hout, Mitchell, third. Time lilo 4.5.
One hundred yard dash-Port, Brook
ings, first; Seeger, Brookings, Sec
Ouu, EtIblosC, obh"Oh, W. u'
Time 10 1-5.
Four hundred and forty yard run
Kingsbury, Mitchell first; Thomp'
son, Brookings, second; Sh aw,
Brookings, third. Time :53 1-5.
Two hundred and twenty yard dash
Seeger, Brookings, trst; Port:
Brookings, second; Eernisse, Yank-
ton, third. Time % 2-5.
Two mile bicycle-Brown, Mitchell,
first; Smith, Brookings, second; Oat-
hout, Mitchell, third. Time 5:39 1-5
Shot put-Miller, Mitchell, first;
Johnson, Brookings, second; Noyes,
Mitchell, third. Distance SO feet.
Two mile run-Thompson, Brookings,
first; Wilson, Brookings, second,
Faulkerson. Brookings. third.
Time 11:51 3-5.
The relay race was won by Brookings
with Seeger, Port, Shaw, Ruth, Mil
Ter, Wilson, Corbin, and Thompson,
who beat the state record on regula-
tion track. Mitchell their only COM
petitors, being no equal to the win
ming team.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1903-05-28
Couldn't Fool Hanson.

On Tuesday servant girl who had
been working for prominent citizen
of Brookings went into SINNERS store
and purchased bill Of dress goods
stating to the salesman that he could
charge 1T to her mistress. Mr.. Han.
son as soon as the woman left the
store 'phoned the mistress and found
that the servant had been paid off,
discharged and was about to leave
town. Mr.. Hanson grabbed his hat
and ran for the depot 10 time to catch
the servant and after parlying some
moments secured the goods, but not
until he had threatened arrest.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1903-05-28
Special Excursion Rates to Col
OradO, Utah and the Black
HilIa

Via the North Western Line. Begin
ming June lst excursion tickets will
be sold TO Denver, Colorado Springs,
Pueblo, Salt Lake City, Hot Springs,
Deadwood, Lead and Custer, s. ID
etc, good TO return until October 81.
A splendid opportunity is offered for
an enjoyable vacation trip. Several
fine trains via the North Western Line
daily. Apply to agents Chicago &
North Western R'y. cow aug
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1903-05-28

showed some of his old time energy
and skill, but he again hurt his lame
back; not however, until he won the
event. Kingsbury, Of Mitchell, who
has the respect OF the state athletes,
won the 440 yard ru4 for which he
had been so long working and Brook
ings is glad he did, for he is splen-
did fellow in every way.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1903-05-28
ROUSINGR ECEPTION.
The Citizens Give Track Team a
Hurrah.

The business men of Brookings,
headed by Jack Wilson, rendered the
superb track team Of the Agricultural
college a reception at the court house
Monday evening, at which time the
highest compliments were paid the
team and James Temple, their pop
ular trainer. The reception was in
formal and numerous good natured
speeches we're made by the citizens
and students. The city band and
male quintette were present aud
there Y music and singing galore
Refreshments and cigars were served
and a general iollification was had
until near midnight. There seems to
be bond Of union between the cit
izens and the athletic association
which cannot fail to bring forth good
fruit. When it was announced that
Mr.. Temple had been engaged for an
other year the applause resolved itself
into a cheer. The guests of the oc.
casion could not fail to be impressed
with the idea that the citizens were
with them and fully appreciated the
victory they had won for themselves
and for the institution.
REDFIELD REMEMBERED.
The chairman explained how the
students and friends from the Red.
field college had expressed vigorous
goodfellowship toward the Agricul-
tural college team and proposed nine
hurrahs for Redfield which was given
with zeal.
Mr.. Reynolds, Of Flandreau, was
also cheered because OF his friendli-
ness toward the Brookings team. Such
good will is appreciated.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1903-05-28
The Worlds Best and Most Pop.
ular Ofall Great Shows.

The Campbell Bros Consolidated
Railroad Shows, Menagerie, Museum,
Triple Circuses and Hippodrome will
give two exhibitions at BrookiDgs on
June /. A menagerie of the rarest
of wild beasts, birds and reptiles, the
largest geological collection Of the
earth's most curious creatures ever
gathered together at one time. A
museum of wierd and strange people
from far distant lands dressed In cos
tunes peculiar TO their nationality
and mode Of living, A grand galaxy
of arenic celebrities. who occupy the
two big rings simultaneously In mid
air and on the backs OF swift running
horses. A Hippodrome presenting
thoroughbred Kentucky racers, rid
den and driven by experienced jock
les, male and female, charioteers and
exponents OF the Roman style Of
racing in the middle ages, all in
friendly contests of trials OF speed and
daring, a grand free street parade. a
pageant Of glittering and shining
reality will take place at 10 o'clock in
the morning, the afternoon perform
ance will begin at two o'clock and the
night performance at eight o'clock.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1903-05-28
Get Your Ice.

We will deliver ice Thursdays and
Saturdays until the season opens.
/ Z. SHERwIN & Son.
The Press., 1903-04-02

Items OF local interest taken from the columns
OF The Press, thirty years ago.I
April .. 1873.


The bit mandatory of Horace Parker
near Gurleyville, Mansfield, was burned
last week.
At the school meeting 10 district No. 3
on Monday evening 1t was voted expedi-
ent to consolidate with district No 2 also
to postpone all contemplated repairs and
enlargemcnts Of their school house until
after town meeting which is to act on the
matter.
The following officers of the Ionic lodge.
f. A. NJ, for the ensuing year were
chosen by election and appointment on
Wednesday evening last Emory Pierce.
W. M; o. w. Sanford, s. W.; Anthony
Adams, j. W: w. d. Head, treasurer
w. r. Small, secretary; A. G. Eaton, s.
D.; w. A. Comins, j. D.; E. ID. Waleott,
s. s.; Henry Smith, ]. s.; s. ii. Hunt.
tyler; w. III. Cooley, marshal; A. Y.
chaplin; James Risley. G. j. Holmes, j.
X. Lord, committee OF finance.
School In district No. commences
next Monday. Scholars in the interme-
date department will go to s. Newton's
building on South street, lately occupied
by the Staff Ird Card Co. Miss Ella NJ.
Stone will teach the intermediate depart
ment, and Misses Lay and Cady will con-
tinue respectively in charge Of the gram
mer and primary departments. In dis
trict No. 8 schools also begin on Monday.
Two departments will be taught In this
district, Misses Watson and Beckwith be-
ing retained as teachers.
BORN Stafford Springs, March %, a
son John Clayton to ] Clayton Fuller
The Press., 1903-04-02

East Indian children from their ten
derest years are more carefully trained
in certain respects by their mothers
than the children Of the most civilized
peoples. The moment the youngest ba-
by ceases nursing it's lips are closed by
it's mother. If the baby does not keep
them closed. she uses mechanical means
rigidly and even cruelty. When the ba-
by is put to sleep, it is strapped on to
a board. it's head slightly raised and its
chin lowered. which tends to keep the
mouth shut The result is that when
the teeth are forming and making their
first appearance they meet and contin-
ually feel one another. Thus they take
their relative positions and that health
full and pleasing regularity that gives
to the American Indian as a race the
most manly and beautiful mouths In
the world.
The Press., 1903-04-02
A Wonderful Air city.

Many stories have been Written about
mirages and delusions, but none has
been more interestin.; and curious than
that of the Silent City mirage which
makes its appearance near the Pacific
glacier in Alaska. The discovery of this
wonderful mirage was made by the In
dams, who would tell of the city which
was built in the clouds. The mirage
can be seen in the early part of July
from to 6 p. IN. 1t rises from the side
Of the Pacific glacier. 1t first appears
like heavy mist and soon becomes
clearer, and one can distinctly see the
specter city, well defined streets and
trees, tall spires and huge and odd shap-
ed buildings which appear to be an
cient mosques or cathedrals. 1t is city
which would seem to contain at least
$4,000 or 10000 inhabitants.
AS yet no one has been able to iden-
tify it, although several have claimed
to recognize the place. There is no city
like it in Alaska, nor in any country
about it for thousands of miles, Some
claim it is city in Russia, others say
1t is city In England. but none can
tell where and what it is. The mirage
was given the name of Silent City, as it
appears to obc like dead city. There
Is nothing that would indicate that it
is inhabited.
The Press., 1903-04-02

"My word, Fitznoodle," said a war
office clerk, according to the London
Express, to a colleague who sat at the
next desk. lust look at that workman
on the roof of that building over the
way" e
whats the matter with himr In
quired Fitz, glancing through the win
dow at the individual indicated.
Matter" retorted the other, why,
rye been watching the lazy beggar for
the last twenty-five minutes, and he
hasn't done stroke Of work all the
time" Xxi.
At the precise moment at which the
above conversation occurred British
workingman was addressing his
"mate."
"Sy, Bill" he remarked in a tone Of
deep disgust, dye see that ere loaf1n'
war offs clurk in that room darn
there? S'elp me, If Hi amt bin
a-watchin' i'm fur nigh on arr hover,
an the boomers done nothin' but
stare bout O. the winder the ole bless
ed tyne. That's the sort O chap as we
pys taxes ter keep!
The Press., 1903-04-02

The most potent factor of good breed
ing, the prime element, the first prin-
ciple, is nothing more or less than a
condensation of the Golden Rule-un-
selfshness, kindness of heart Nothing
else can ever gain superiority over this
great and noble trait of character. and
without this no person can poss IS real
refinement, perfect dignity and truly
good breeding. Nothing can supply it's
loss, and nothing can buy it's possess
sion. Unselfishness is Inherent innate
and Unborn. 1t is mysterious some
thing that cannot we'll be defined and
yet may be found in the poorest and
humblest as we'll as in the loftiest and
noblest of all Gods creatures.
Good breeding is plainly matter of
instinct, an Unborn possession that is
one of the greatest of treasures. Many
possess it, but great many more fail
to attain it through lack of the neces-
sary qualities essential to it's acQuisi-
tion.-Memphis Commercial Appeal.
The Press., 1903-04-02

shot sarcastic look at the policeman
and raped out, cease dismissed"
George lost no time in putting the
police station behind him. He was
hustling along toward home when a
sharp faced, theatrical looking man
overlook him and briefly explained
that he had seen him dance and want
ed to engage him for his company of
MINISTRIES.
George had been in New York too
long to make an easy bargain, and at
last the theatrical manager reluctantly
came to his terms. George even got
an advance on the strict promise that
he would report that night for orders.
Then he few over the ground to the
Gusts fat.
He fell up the steps and burst into
the kitchen, where Mrs. Gusts was
cooking a meager supper.
Law, little mistiss," he calculated,
not forgetting to pull Off his hat,
"'deed de Lawd has fummuxed dat
brack cloud over, an dar's some o. de
silver linin' right dar." And he tri-
umphantly gave her SIS.
Then he told how he got the money.
The poor old lady's tears were stream
ing and he himself was. sobbing like a
child.
George" she said brokenly, ''the
ways of Providence are past finding
out"
And he answered humbly:
"Dat's SO, little mistiss; OATS So"
The Press., 1903-04-02
ATHLETICS in ENGLAND.
They Arouse Great Enthusiasm an0
Produce Strange Trophies.

They Arouse Great Enthusiasm am0
Produce Strange Trophies.
Athletics attract much more atten-
zion i'm England than in America. The
neople are more enthusiastic, and 1t Is
not unusual to see $4,000 or 10000 peo-
ple attending the games. There are
sports three and five times a week, 50
trophy room with any number OF suit
able prizes An American champion
has no idea Of the reception that awaits
him. The many sports committees at
tend him, and he Is shown the hospital
ity of the cities.
1t is no extraordinary thing to be In
vited to a dinner in your honor or to
stay few days with the lord mayor
of the city. All of these affairs, one
must admit, are a great handicap to
his training.
The prizes abroad a;e, as a general
rule, very valuable. much more SO than
In America. They are not wholly con-
fined to silverware. such as cups and
the like, but it is nothing extraordi-
nary to see an athlete departing from
the races with a sewing machine or
hatrack, and in some cases l have seen
orders for beds. The lucky competitor,
as a rule, can have any article he de-
sires, and, as many British athletes are
married. they generally take the most
seryiceable article.-Arthur F. Du6ey
In Outing.
The Press., 1903-04-02
CenfraI,a Yindication.

They had quarreled overnight, but
she had no sooner reached the studio
where she was preparing to threaten
the laurels of the old masters than she
was called to the reconciliatory tele
phone. The conversation began guard
eddy with the customary: els this Miss
E.? Oh, good morning. This is Mr..
F." But in a few seconds these per-
functory words gave place to others.
"Helen," he declared, II was beast"
And she replied contritely: You must
not call yourself names. l was horrid.
I was perfect little cat, Dick, and"-
But Mr.. F. could not stand her self
reproachings. He told her that he could
not and that he would not bear to hear
her SANDER the dearest, most generous,
most noble woman in the world.
"Hush, hush-sh, Dick" she entreat-
ed. "We're forgetting that a telephone
is not SO awfully secret. Suppose Gen.
trail should hear?"
Whereupon a strident voice took up
the tale. "Centralv' it sneered. Cen
trail listening! l like that! Centraps
got something else to do but listen to
the lovemaking Of pair of idiots. I
can tell you that I've got other fish to
fry besides paying attention to the like
of that truck!"-New York Herald.