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The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1904-02-11
THE SHAKESPEARE CLUB
Enjoys a Social Evening With a
Special Program

On last Thursday evening the
Shakespeare class enjoyed very
pleasant evening together in the
Domestic Science rooms Of the college;
for in addition to the study of one Of
Shakespeare's plays there was held
what the members Of the class called
a college spread. At previous meet
ing OF the class, a committee had been
appointed for the purpose of making
all necessary arrangements for this
pleasant social affair. This commit
tee consisted of Mrs. Emma P. Han
sen, chairman; Mrs. Grace Olander,
Miss Louise Phillips, Miss Mabel
Hegeman, Mayor John G. Jenkins,
Supt. NJ. O. Hill and John Nelson.
The class met at 100 o'clock and were
served by this committee with an ex-
cellent supper which seemed to be
thoroughly enjoyed by all present.
After supper the play Of the evening,
King John, was studied by the class,
Mrs. Nora Hoy reading the essay and
Professor A. S. Harding leading in
the discussion. At the conclusion Of
the literary program unique and
very interesting contest in guessing
the names Of ShakespeaTean charac-
ters was introduced by the committee
and engaged in by all present. The
leading places in this contest were
won by Mrs. Anna Murphy and Stacy
Cochrane. Mrs. Murphy finally van
quished her chief competitor and
carried Of the honors Of the evening
in a beautiful vase of potted flowers,
presented by the committee as prize
to the winner. The evening was
thoroughly enjoyed by all present and
the class is looking forward to another
evening OF the kind in the spring in
celebration Of Shakespeare's birthday.
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His Ideas Valuable

In giving its report Of the recent
Buttermaker's Convention at Mitchell
the Daily Republican says: "One of
the most interesting and practical
papers that was presented to the
buttermakers was that read by Prof.
A. Fl. Wheaton, instructor in dairy
ing BroOkings Agricultural college.
His subject was: "Problems Which
the Buttermaker Who Receives Both
Milk and Cream Has to Solve" Mr..
Wheaton is competent to discuss the
proposition with the buttermakers and
the points he brought out on this line
will be Of vast help to the delegates
when they return home. AS one of the
buttermakers expressed it: "The one
paper read by Prof. Wheaton will
more than pay my expenses to the
convention for several years to come,
as the ideas he gave US will become
valuable every day Irun a creamery"
Prof. Wheaton's paper will be pub
llshed in the leading diary journals. "
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Meeting Commercial Club
Work Laid Our for Year
Every Business Man in Brookngs Should Give Aid the Club
Which is Working tor the Interest of All

buttons, and counsel will be held in
greatful remembrance.
Resolved, that the sudden removal
OF such a life from our midst leaves
vacancy and a shadow that will
be deeply realized by all the mem
bers and friends OF this organization,
and will prove serious loss to the
community and the public.
Resolved, that with deep sympathy
for the bereaved relatives Of the
deceased we express our hope that
even so great a loss to US all may be
overruled for good by Him who doeth
all things we'll.
Resolved, that copy Of these res
olutions be spread upon the records Of
our organization, copy printed in
the local papers, and a copy forwarded
to the bereaved family.
Signed
Fl. G. MoFFATT,
j. S. SMITH,
Committee.
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THE BIG STOCK SALE
Improved Live Stock Association
Hold Successful Meeting

feature Of the meeting Of the
South Dakota Improved Live Stock
and Poultry Breeders Association was
an auction sale of registered swine
and cattle. The Poland China sales
were good, the high mark 500 being
made by Mr.. Brown, OF Memo.
The poultry exhibit was the best
the association ever brought together,
which is saying much for it as previous
displays have brought high COM
mendation.
The stock sale brought together a
fine lot of cattle which attracted
great attention from outside buyers.
There was an interesting rivalry be-
tween the Hereford and Shorthorn
breeders. The Herefords presented
superior stuff, that is the cattle were
in better trim and showed off to bet
ter advantage. The highest price paid
for any animal was SlI5 for ll.months
old Shorthorn bull from the South
Dakota Agricultural College. The
other bull, a Hereford, offered for
sale by the same institution, brought
$3.50 and was sold to HattOn & Son, of
Groton. The 1S head of Herefords
brought an average Of 800, Al; 13 head
of Shorthorns averaged 800 and 5
Aberdeen Angus, $l0f per head.
The swine sale was very satisfactory
and contained a number of animals
from the herd of Frank Sherwin s.
Son, of this city, which averaged in
the neighborhood of S25 per head.
The annual election Of officers was
held, with the following results:
PRESIDENT. NJ. Erion of Mitchell.
Vice President, cattle-George Nc
Eathron, Huron.
Vice President, swine-P. j. Peter
son. Of Vermillion.
Vice President, horses-J. NJ. Dun
mire, Scotland.
Vice President, Sheep. c. Hall
Ordway.
Vice President, poultry-T. T.
White, Mitchell.
Secretary and Treasurer-Prof. Jas.
w. Wilson, Brookings.
The association numbers at this
time 200 or more and the successful
meeting and gratifying results of the
sale are largely due to the efforts of
Director Jas. w. Wilson of the South
Dakota experiment station.
E. L, Squirting Of this county re-
sponded, on behalf Of the association,
TO the address of welcome made by
Mayor Geo. A. Silsby at Mitchell.
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church urged to attend bringing thin
bles, and material for work, as at last
meeting
The w. c. II. U. will hold memorial
services for Frances E. Willard and
Mrs. j. w. Middleton next Wednesday
afternoon at three o'clock at the home
of Mrs Eva Wright. All are cordially
invited to attend. A free-will offer
ing for the cause will be taken.
Owing to the absence Of the pastor
the pulpit Of the Presbyterian church
will be occupied next Sunday by DR..
Chalmers. In the morning his sub
ject will be, "The Worlds Most Per-
feet Gentleman" and in the evening,
Joan of Arc, or Woman Inspired"
The Ladies Aid Society Of the First
Baptist church will be entertained at
the home of Mrs. l.. G.. Borst assisted
by Mrs. e. II. Beatty Thursday after
noon Feb. 18th. A Washington pro-
gram will be rendered at 3 o'clock.
Refreshments served at o'clock the
members are requested to respond to
roll call by patriotic quotation. An
invitation to all friends of the society.
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Resolutions of Coincidence

Whereas, the Great and Supreme
ruler of the universe has in His infinite
wisdom removed from among us one
of our worthy and esteemed comrade,
Geo. M. Holiday, and
Whereas. the long and intimate
relation held with him in the faithful
discharge Of his duties In this society
makes it eminently befitting that we
record our appreciation of him; there
fore be it
Resolved, that the wisdom and abll.
ity which he has exercised in the aid
of our organization by service, contri-
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THE STATE BAND
Organization is Completed With
FOrtY-FiYe Pieces

Prof. A. II. Ireland, leader of the
Woonsocket band, who was appoin-
ted by the state exposition board to
organize state band to attend the
exposition, has about completed the
organization. The band will be COM
posed of forty-five members, selected
from the very best musicians of the
state. Sioux Falls, Aberdeen, Red
field, Watertown, Pierre, Huron,
Madison, Woonsocket, Brookings,
Mitchell, Armour Yankton, Nermil-
lion and the Black Hills and one or
two other places will furnish members.
The band will meet early in the sum-
mer for rehearsal, and after a thorough
drilling Will give few concerts in
some of the larger cities and then
leave for st. Louis.
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The Japan-Russian War
laps Win Two Victories
The Busy Bees of Japan Singing the Russian Bear at Many
Pon's-BaHIe Ships Disabled and Troops Captured

Japan makes attack Port Arthur. disabling
three battle ships and two cruisers.
Another Japanese naval victory. This time off
Chemu pho. port Of Seoul.
Entrance to Port Arthur blocked by Russian dis
abled ships on beach.
Japan is practically in control Of YelloW Sea.
Japanese troops land at Korea Land engagement
certain.
Russian fleet imprisoned by ice
Three Russian troop ships and 1000 men cap
tured off Korea.
Russia's coal supply limited, making her position
critical.
japanese use American torpedoes and will try
American automobiles.
Detailed report OH page two Of Register.
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An adjourned meeting Of the Com
mercial club was held at their rooms
in the New Century block Tuesday
evening, at which time the annual
election of officers took place as fol-
lows:
President-W. Fl. Rodile.
lst Vice-PreS.-R. +. Kerr.
md Vice Pres Geo. N. Breed.
Secretary-Jack Wilson.
Treasurer-C. A. Skinner.
Directors,-C. A. Skinner, j. G. Jen.
kins, II. b. Mathews, Geo. P. SeXauer.
Prior to and following the election
of officers there were many questions
presented by different members look
ing to the betterment Of the city. 1t
was decided to empower the president
and secretary to appoint committees
of three whose duty it would be to keep
on the lookout for new enterprises
such as railroads, factories, public
Improvements, parks and the like.
The question Of auditorium was
freely discussed and it was voted that
the president and secretary should at
once appoint committee to act in
harmony with the Philharmonic soci.
ETY. in every possible way to secure
suitable public building Of some
kind which would accommodate the
masses.
Sentiment pointed toward the belief
that Brookings would take another
bound forward this year If proper an3
combined effort was made.
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JOHN NJ. SIMMONS.

John M. Simmons died at his home
in this city suddenly Sunday evening,
February Z, 1904. Deceased was born
in Columbia county, N. Y, Nov. %,
1925. He was, at the time OF his death,
7S years, 2 mos, and 10 days old. He
He was married to Lydia A. Snyder
Feb. 16, 1863. Three children, A. ID.
Simmons, r. L. Simmons, and Mrs.
W. j. Gentle, with the widow, survive
father and husband and mourn his
loss. In early life Mr.. Simmons was
converted and joined the Free Meth
odist church. On coming to Brook
ings II years ago he united with the
M. E. church, from which the funeral
services were held at 9 O'Clock p. m.
and were conducted by the pastor,
Rev. Geo. f. Hopkins.
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MAY LOSE HIS ARM
Ed Plocker Bitten by a Stallion
and Goes to MINNEAPOLIS

Week ago last Thursday Ed Plocker
while taking care Of his stallion at
Bancroft was bitten on his right arm
by the animal. The forearm was torn
and the bones were broken. After be-
ing treated by local surgeons and as
the member kept growing worse he
came TO Brookings. 1t was decided
that heroic measures must be taken
if the arm was saved and Dr. Ten
nant accompanied Mr.. Plocker to
Minneapolis Sunday night. DR.. Ten
nant returned Tuesday evening and
reports that it was found there was a
compound comminuted fracture of the
forearm. The bones were bound to-
gether by the operating surgeons and
it is hoped the member may be saved.
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DEATHS.
THOMAS MATHEW GETTY.

IHOMAS MATHEW GETTY.
Thomas Mathew Getty, son OF Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Getty, OF this city,
died Sunday morning at 6 O'Clock,
aged l3 yrs and months. The little
boy had been suffering from an attack
OF lagrippe which caused brain fever,
this was followed by pneumonia and
and his frail body soon succumbed to
the disease. The funeral services
were held at the residence Monday
afternoon and were conducted by Rev.
w. M. Jennings, pastor OF the First
Presbyterian church. The remains
are at rest in Greenwood cemetery.
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ALBERT E. THROOp.

Albert Eugene Throop was born in
Montcalm county, Mich, in.lS56. He
was married to Charlotte Miller Jan.
], 1880. To this union three children
were born. These with the widow
survive the husband and father and
mourn his loss as do many intimate
friends. The family moved to Brook
ings county in 1886, where they re-
sided near Arlington until two years
ago when they came to Brookings and
had arranged to take life easy, Mr..
ThrOop having accumulated enough
property to provide for his loved ones.
The deceased was taken suddenly i'll
Tuesday night with severe attack Of
pneumonia and died Friday night,
Feb. 5, 1904. Brief services were held
at the home Monday afternoon and
on Tuesday the remains were taken
TO Arlington where services were held
before large assembly of sympathiz-
ing friends and neighbors. Rev. w.
M. Jennings, pastor cf the First
church Of this city,
preached the funeral sermon. The
remains were taken to the Arlington
cemetery for burial.
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VALENTINE PARTY
Daughters of Rebekah Entertain
Saturday Evening

The Rebekahs Of this city will hold
a Valentine social at the /. Q. O. +.
hall Saturday evening, this week, and
are arranging for jolly time, to which
all are invited. Refreshments will be
served. Valentines will be sold and a
temporary postonice will be estab-
lished so that the "blllydoughs" may
be posted and received with lightning
dispatch. The fortune teller will also
reveal your future as an "open book"
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THE CITY CHURCHES
Special Meetings at the First Bap-
tist Church


The Evangelistic Service at the
Baptist church began with prospect
of wide success. Meetings began with
enthusiasm and the sentiment .gener-
ally expressed is that Mr.. Vreeland is
the right man as helper in this
great work. He spoke Tuesday MORN
ing, to the college students, and one
would judge from the laughter and
applause that they were not slow in
appreciatiDg a man who is in SYM
pathy with the noblest impulses of
humanity, and one who can teach
such truths with force, wit and humor.
Following is a list Of subjects which
will interest all:
Thursday night
"Acting on the Stage of Life"
Friday night
''The Most Profitable Investment"
Saturday night
''Son, Remember"
Sunday, a. m.--
THE Alchemy of Life'S Atmosphere
Sunday, p.m.--
"The Drama Of Life Qn acts and
scenes.)
Monday
"Will 1t Pay?"
Tuesday
"The Tragedy Of Calvary" In acts
and scenes)
Wednesday,
"Where viii You SpendEEternity.?'
The pastor will preach morning and
evening in the M. e. church. Special
music at evening service.
The young ladies Of the M. +.
church will meet with Miss May Hop
kins at the parsonage next Saturday
afternoon Feb l3, at o'clock.
Miss Mabel Hegeman will give a
social at her home Friday evening,
Feb. 10. All young people of the Pres.
byterian congregation are cordially in
yited.
A valentine party will be gwen in
the M. f. church this Thursday eve
ming. A program and various other
entertainments will be given during
the evening. Everybody come.
st. Paul's church, the Sunday next
before Lent, Feb. 18th. Morning
service and sermon l0:45 evening SER
vice and sermon 7:30 p. N. Sunday
school at IL IN. All are cordially in.
vited.
There will be Lenten services in st.
Pauls church every Wednesday eve.
ming during Lent at s p. m. A course
OF sermons will be preached upon
"The Church in the New Testament"
All are cordially invited.
The Ladies Aid Society Of the
Presbyterian Church will be enter
tanned at the home of Mrs. Harold
Haroldson, on Thursday afternoon,
Feb. Is. Mrs. n. Schouweiler and
Mrs. Joe Murphy will assist in enter
tanning.
The NJ. r.. Aid Society will be enter.
tanned by Mrs. Miller, assisted by Mrs.
Weaver, Thursday Feb 18th at resi-
dence OF DR.. Miller. The ladies of
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prominent features Of the new blouscs.
The new stocks and belts possess
the distinction OF being novel.-From
The Delineator for March.
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These observations are taken at 100
p. m., each day and represent the
lowest or minimum temperature for
the last twenty-four hours up to that
time. >.
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Comparative Temperature

The following is comparative table
Of the temperature as registered by
the government thermometer at the
U. S. Experiment station for the years
1902 and 1903 and furnished REGISTER
readers by Prof. e. G. Chilcott for the
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Auditorium! Auditorium!
Auditorium! Auditorium!
Let Everybody Talk Auditorium, Push Auditorium and We will
Have Auditorium

Now is the period Of our discomfort
in fact we have had several-all be-
cause the city has no place suitable
for holding public gatherings of any
sort.
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AUDITORIUM, A


formed for the express purpose of
shouting auditorium until every citi-
zen would join in the refrain. The
object has been successful but the
society officers do not propose to stop
with shouting and singing
AUDITORIUM
They are now prepared to receive con-
tribuGions and the Commercial Club
has arranged to have a special com.
mittec assist Messrs. Holbein and
Laird in pushing the project with
vigor. Brookings needs and must
have an
AUDITORIUM
We must have it this year. The
Grand lodge A. O. U. w. meets here
this year-the national campaign is
here upon us and we can just as we'll
have 5000 or $500 put into the audi
torium from the latter source as to
pay it out for tent as was done four
years ago. Nothing must come in the
way of the
AUDITORIUM
Mower County transcript., 1904-11-30

that if these rates were lowered it
would not let in foreign made goods
and materials to the ruin of our own
manufacturers but would simply regu-
late the price to us fellows that con-
sumo and are payin' more for goods
made right in our own shops than
folks livin' abroad. Why shouldn't the
people have relief in iron and Steel,
lumber, glass, laces, leather, sugar,
hemp, oil and paint, wood pulp, and
big bunch of other things that they are
now charged two prices for because the
monopolies get behind too high tariff
wall and keep out all influence of COM
petin'. .prices?. I believe in a fair shake
for both sides. The people ought to
get goods for a price which includes a
reasonable profit and not be swind|ed
because of extortionate tariff protec-
tion where it amt needed but just piles
up millions more for the trusts and
monopolies.
FARMER BEN.
Mower County transcript., 1904-11-30
Rural Pupils Learn Use
full Things.

The pupils of the rural schools of
Olmstead County were called together
at Rochester Saturday to decide con-
tests which have been waged during the
year among them for prizes for the best
industrial work done in the county. The
boys have been competing for prize
to be awarded to the pupil who raises
the best corn. Competition among the
girls was confined to needlework and
proficiency in domestic science.
This rally is the first result in indus
trial work begun in connection with
some OF the rural schools of the state.
The corn has been grown in most in
stances in school gardens or in lots
cared for by the pupils under the in:
struction of their teachers. The girls
have been as busy in industrial work as
the boys. Through the rural schools
OF the county classes in needlework
and phases of domestic science have
been held and some very excellent
work has been done. T. ~
Olmstead county has been active in
introducing industrial work into the
rural school ever since the law was
passed by the state legislature placing
with the department. Of agriculture of
the state university the work of help.
Mower County transcript., 1904-11-30
Mr.. Dunn'S Statement.

The following statement from r. c..
Dunn, republican candidate for COVER
nor, appears in his paper, The Prince
ton Union.
To My Friends: Election is over
and I have gone down to defeat. 1
made the best fight l could under the
most adverse circumstances and against
tremendous odds. Never before in the
history of the state was such an out
rageously unfair and unjust warefare
waged against any candidate for office
as was waged against me-from start
to finish it was campaign of villifica-
tion and Misrepresentation on the part
of my opponents. Personally, I con-
Quoted clean, manly fight, spoke no
word in public or private derogatory Of
the character of my opponent or any
Of his family, and have no regrets on
that score. yly@ >5 s@ ~
If the traitorous ingrates of my own
party, who, under the leadership Of S.
r. Van SAINT and i. w. Collins, SO
brutally and SO unjnstly assailed my
public and private character, can de.
Mower County transcript., 1904-11-30

rive any comfort or consolation from
my defeat, they are welcome to it.
Perhaps a majority of the people can
be fooled all the time, but l doubt it.
TO the gallant friends who stood by
me so loyalty and so deyotedly, from
the innermost recesses of my heart
return my sincere thanks. Especially
do I wish to express my gratitude to
the thousands of thinking and in:e|li-
gent democrats who honored me with
their sutfrages. My chief regret is
that am not in a position to reward
the devotion of my friends.
l leave it to the people of this CON-
monWealth to discover in the course Of
time the true causes which brought
about the election of democratic gov
ernOr.
I accept the verdict of the people no
matter what may be my opinion as to
how that verdict Was obtained.
r. G. Dunn.
Mower County transcript., 1904-11-30

ing to introduce the subjects of agri-
culture and household economics into
the rural schools. Special instructors
have been at work in many of the
counties encouraging the work, and
literature has been sent out to many Of
the rural schools. .
The practical results Of this work, be-
gun year ago, were shown at the ex-
hibition at Rochester Saturday. O.J.
Kern of Rockford, ILL.,, who has done
much to place the proper emphasis up.
on the work in this and other states,
was present and delivered an address
to the pupils. State Superintendent o.
sen also addressed the rally. Speci-
mems of the industrial work were plac-
ed on exhibition and number of
judges were selected to pass upon
them.
at will he only matter of time"
says Supt. Olsen, ''when each rural
school will have its garden of vege-
tables anu plants, Where the boys can
be taught the simple elements of agri-
culture. For the girls additional equip
ment in time will be added to the
schools so that domestic economy may
be taught.
Many Of the pupils attending rural
schools do not go any higher, so that
there is great need for this xii of
work. The idea is to connect with the
rural school the natural and practical
things of the farm and home"
While Olmsted is the first county in
the state to hold a rally and show the
practical results Of the work, there are
many counties whose rural schools are
carrying on the work.