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The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1904-12-28
OUR GREATEST FARM INDUSTRY.
Live Stock Business Leads Any Other
by More than 81 100000, 600.

1t may be news TO the average small
farmer that the live stock farms of the
United States, considering all the farm
property in and on the farms, exceeds
in value any other one class of farm
Investment by more than 81 ,000,0O0,o0O.
One billion in itself is a phrase OF tfe-
mendous import. When it is considered
as . mere excess of figures marking the
size of one farming industry over an
other, the reader begins to appreciate
just what the farming industry III this
country may mean.
Hay and grain are tremendous fac
tors in the welfare of the country. TAX
ing the census returns of 1900 as a con-
sentative and accurate basis for COM
PARSONS, the value of the farm property
invested in the 1.319,S56 hay and grain
farms of the United States was S6,319,-
54S,5 But on the other hand the l..
56i, ia farms devoted TO live stock show.
ed a total valuation of 81, sos, 2S4,273.
ranking the one great classification by
SLIPS, 735s730, and exceeding the valua-
ton of king cotton" and its lands by
more than $6,000,000, 900. And to lend
still greater emphasis to these figures
for live stock in the United States, the
hay and grain lands average S30.34 to
the acre, the live stock farms show
S21.14, and the cotton lands $12.36 to the
acre. The average stock farm had 226.9
acres, the hay and grain farm had 1898
acres, and the cotton farm had 1916
acres. Aside from the specific classi-
fications mentioned above, only the dairy
farm interests of the country passed the
billion mark in valuation, exceeding the
cotton industry by $50O,000,000.
In a strict sense the dairy interests
of the country belong to the live stock
totals of the United States. If these
farms and valuations should be taken to-
gether their totals would show 1,922,392
farms, valued at {, lbs, 751 ,5T5, and pro-
ducing in the year of 1899 a total Of ST.
O39,0S9 500, of which tie strictly live
stock farms produced the overwhelming
proportion of 81, 654, 1882. Compared
to this strictly live stock production for
that year, the hay and grain farms of the
country fell short of it by $4,000, 900.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1904-12-28
MANY IMPURE DRUGS SOLD.
Chicago Association Approves War on
Adulterated

Adulterated Products
Adulterated drugs for five years have
been sold to retail druggists in unlimited
quantities, according to d report by Chas.
Ill. Avery, president of the Chicago Re-
tail Druggists Association, and Thomas
V. Wooten, secretary of the national as
ISOLATION, to United States Commissioner
Mason. OF 10000 druggists in the Unit
ed States, it is said 5000 are known to
have bought and sold impure drugs.
Disclosures were made following an in
v~estigation of charges that a combine of
wholesale dealers was trying to put the
mail-order drug houses out of business"
The report asserts: "We came away
burdened with humiliation that such a
condition Of affairs could be possible in
a city where so many competent pharm-
acists are employed in dispensing medi-
cine, because the fraudulent character Of
the article dispensed could have been
proved by the simplest test.
1T is our desire publicly to commend
the investigation that is being made Of
the frauds to which druggists have fallen
victims, because these Investigations can.
not result otherwise than advantageous
~ to honest pharmacists"
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1904-12-28

The official returns in Vermont show a
Republican plurality of 30,6S2.
The official canvass in South Dakota
shows: Roosevelt, 72,0S3; Parker. 22,0O2;
Debs. 3,13S; Watson, 1,24S; Swallow,
1906.
The total vote for President in Texas
gives Parker 167, 220 and Roosevelt 50,-
30S; Watson, S,062; Swallow, 4,244;
Debs, 2,2S7.
The Colorado Supreme Court took un-
der consideration a motion made by Re
publican attorneys to throw out the vote
Of four Denver precincts in which fraud
has been shown. This would give the
Republican three additional Senator's and
make the vote in the State Senate a tie,
with the Republican Lieutenant Gov
ernos holding the deciding vote.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1904-12-28

Adjt. Gen. Conklin would like to rel
tain his position as the head of the ma
tional guard, and is strongly backed by
tsAnany members Of that organization. But
it looks as il he would have others in
the field to contend with, as Capt. Dud-
ley, OF Canistota, has announced his
candidacy for the place aud is securi ;
Endorsements.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1904-12-28
READY TO WRECK THE FAIR.
Contract for Exposition Property In
Signed by Chicago Concern.

NIbHNU " ~HfNuhV
The contract for the sale of the prop
erty offered by the st. Louis Worlds
Fair Company to a Chicago wrecking
company for $450,O00 was signed the 9th
er day and the first payment of 100000
made. The remaining $350,O00 is to be
paid in installments. The wrecking of
the buildings will begin Immediately. The
horticultural palace will be the first.
A few of the statistics of what the
wreckage contains will give an idea Of
what the ruins are, reduced to details.
Here are some samples:
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1904-12-28
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The wreckage also includes S1,000,000
worth of electrical apparatus, 100000
worth of copper wire, the $150,000 Ferris
wheel, three complete greenhouses, a
complete street railway system, fire de-
partment, two hospitals, State buildings
and furnishings, while the equipment of
the Jefferson guards is complete enough
to fit out a South American revolution.
1t will take many years to scatter this
stuff.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1904-12-28

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Secretary Doan Robinson, of the South
Dakota State Historical Society, has just
issued his fourth annual review of the
progress Of the State Of South Dakota
for 1904. His review this year is of
great interest, and it also shows that
South Dakota has maintained the pro-
g~ressive stride that has distinguished it
for the past few years.
The earlier estimate of the wheat yield
at 24,O70,0O0, of IA bushels to the acre,
ZAyith a total valuation of $15,SS6,00O, is
Weaffirmed, being the poorest crop and
the smallest return received for ten
years. The durum (macaron) did not
suffer so much from the rust as the
standard variety, and the yield was ex-
, ceptionally good, although no estimate
of the total yield is given. The acreage
of corn is given at 2,1S5,000 acres, the
yield being fair and the quality good.
The following summary of the total
products OF the farms of the state n
the amounts received for them is given
In the review:
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The Monticellonian., 1904-01-21
Meeting of Horticuiturists.

The annual meeting of the State Horticultural Society was held at Van Buren last week Tho attendance was the largest and enthusiasm of the delegates the greatest in the history of the society An address by A. T. Atwood of Springfield, Mo, on Pos abilities and Responsibilities re ceiYed marked attention, as did "Ob. servations of Five Years in Commer- cial Peach Orchards of Arkansas" by F. M. Paris. president of the Arkan- sas Fruit Shippers Association The election of officers resulted as foll- ows: President, John P Logan of Siloam Springs; first vice president, F. NJ. H. Smeltzer. Van Buren; second vice president. Geo. r Lincoln, Ben tonyiIle; third vice president. A W. St. John, Mena; secretary. Prof E. Walker, Fayetteville; treasurer, A w. Nestal, Little Rock. Executive com mittee. w. H. Shibley Van Buren, chairman; J. Hamilton. Bentonviiie; Prof. D. Compton, Gentry: J E. Key holds, Green Forest; s. E. Wear, Fay etteville.
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-21
To oped Lands to Settlement.

Representative Macon has intro dueed a bill in congress providing for the survey, location and plating of the islands in the St Francis river in Arkansas and Missouri. It is pro vided that the commissioner of the general land office be directed upon the application G. any actual settler or owner of any lasting and valuable improvements upon any of said islands. to cause the same to be sur veyed, located and plated as is now prescribed by law for surveying, locat- ing and plating any of the public lands belonging 10 the United States. and that when any of said islands shall be so surveyed, located and plated, the said settler and owner of such improvements thereon shall have such preference rights to acquire title to the same as is now allowed to set tiers on any other public and unsur yeyed lands of the United States
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-21
Former Congressman Gunter of
 Fayetteville Passes Away.
EVENTS OF AWEEK BRIEFLY CHRORICLED
Over Forty Thousand Dollars Worth
 of Property at Ozark Destroyed by Fire-5asis of Representation at Next Democratic Convention Fixed.
Big Blaze at Ozark.

On the 18th inst fire destroyed prop erty at Ozark valued at $40 900 It was the most disastrous eonaagration in the towns history. Three fine brick buildings were destroyed Two were owned by NJ. B. Conatser and were valued at S12,000, insured for $3,000 The other was owned by E. D. Hill x Son, and was valued at $3,000; no insurance. The Ozark Dry Goods Company's building was dam aged to the extent of $2.000 Other losses were: Mrs. Matt.e Smiths res idence was destroyed, loss 5000 no insurance. w w. Mansfields law of flee and small business house; loss, $500; no insurance. k. H. Strong, hardware dealer; loss. s4000; no in suranee C. W Russell. clothing; loss. $13,000; insurance, $2,000. O.. Hill. barber, fixtures; loss, $300; no in- surance. c. w. Mclaughlin. saddler and harness dealer; loss, 5000; no insurance. Dr. F. w Blackburn. drugs, damaged s250; no insurance. W. c. Bill. jeweler. s100; no insur- dHce. w. |. hlcHdId5oH, SFocef, ddul- aged s200; no insurance. c. W. Rus sell, grocery store. damaged s6O0; no insurance w A Carter & Son drug gists; damage. 5000 insurance S1,- 800 Total estimated loss. $40 $50; insurance, s10,000. C. B. Adcoek. a telegraph operator. fell twenty-five feet from a building while assisting to cxtinguish the fire. He was seriously iniurad
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-21
 Ex.ConQresSman Dead.

Hon Tom NJ. Gunter former con gressman died at his home in Fay etteyille on the 18th inst He was one of the oldest citizens of the state and began the practice of law at Fay etteyilel in 1853 He was a delegate from Washington county in the Ar kansas state convention of May, 1SG1 and served in the Confederate army as colonel of the Thirteenth Arkansas volunteers Col. Gunter was elected prosecuting attorney for the fourth judicial circuit in 1866 and held the office until his official position was terminated by the reconstruction of the state in 1868 He was elected to the Forty-third congress after a heat ed contest, June 16, 1874, and was re elected to the Forty-fourth. Forty fifth. Forty-sixth and Forty-seyenth congresses as a democrat
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-21
Turrentine Iurns Up.

John Turrentine, formerly an em- ploye of the Albhin-Lake Cotton Com pany at Fl Dorado and who mysteri- ousy disappeared about the time the above firm failed, returned to this fstate last week. It will be recalled that the above firms failure caused a |. big sensation in business and railroad n roles, it being alleged that over sz05, ,000 in bogus bills of lading for cotton issued by the Alphin-Lake com pany were used in securing advances from Little Rock banks. Turrentine who was bookkeeper and confidential man for the firm at Fl Dorado, and who, it is alleged, alone can give tes- timony as to certain transactions of the firm, makes no explanation of his sudden disappearance or why he re- turned
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-21
Christians United,

A unique religious service was re. gently held in the Jewish synagogue at Texarkana. The occasion was a joint farewell between the Jewish congregation and that of the First Methodist Episcopal Church, South. The latter was organized a little more than year ago, with Rev. James Thomas as pastor The new church at that time was without any house of worship. and Rev Dr. Jo- seph Bogen rendered the use of the synagogue until such time as the newly-organized Methodist body could build itself a church The offer was accepted and for more than twelve months the congregation of the Meth odist church held services in the synagogue. The two congregations. Jewish and Methodist, came to like and admire each other very much during the time. The new house of worship built by the Methodists hay ing been completed, by a pre-arrang- ed plan, the two pastors brought their focks together for a farewell service Dr. Thomas and Rabbi Bogen sat side by side in the pulpit while the two choirs alternately rem dered choice selections of sacred mu- sic. Dr. Bogen delivered a broad, scholarly address, which was follow ed by one from Dr. Thomas of like character. Both speeches breath ed spirit of broad liberality and toleration, and were greatly enjoyed by the large audience present Suit able resolutions of thanks were of fered, and unanimously adopted by the Methodist people, and a suitable response to these was made by the Jewish congregation. The rabbi pray ed for Gods richest blessings to rest upon the Methodists and Dr. Thomas in turn invoked heavens constant care and benediction upon the Jew ish flock. The service ended wita all uniting in singing Nearer, My God, tn rThan
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-21
INTERESTING FEATURES.S
The New York Weekly Bank StatS- ment Presents Some Inter-
 estinG Features.

New York, Jan. 1.-The weekly bank statement presents several inter- esting features. Not only Is the cash gain by the banks, about $17 400, 900. in excess of all estimates but the gain of $35, ,555, 300 in deposits comes as a surprise. and is close to the high rec ord for this item. This Is the first tima since February of last year that de- posits have exceeded loans. There is 8 well-deflned notion in financial circles that the unexpectedly large increase of deposits reflects the winding up of a big loan of long standing.
 The weeks gain of over s15 ,000, 900 in specie is the second high record for that item.
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-21
BOOT AND SHOE VCPEER
Convention of the Boot and Shoe
 Workers International Union.
Consideration Resumed of the St. Louis Cnse. Which Represents op-
 position to the General Officers.

Cincinnati, Jan. 17.-In the conven- ti6n of the boot and shoe workers in ternational union consideration was re- sumed of the St. Louis case, which rep resented the opposition to the general officers as well as the interests of those identified with the Knights of Labor and the Western Labor union in all sections. As the union was affiliated With the American Federation of La Dor, the question was one that con- eerned all labor organizations and Oth- CT union men were watching the pro- ceedings
 A. J. Lawrence opened the discussion denouncing the general officers for re- yoking eight St Louis charters before this convention met He said they did 1t so that they would have nine friend ly delegates from the new locals here from St Louis instead of 19 from the old locals, difference of 28 in favor of the present general officers. He said the referendum was not effective un- der the present management which he charged with misuse of the stamp. col fusion with bosses, discrimination and many other things.
 Lawrence reviewed conditions at all the St Louis factories and the proceed ings of the locals and council at St. Louis in his claim that the general of ficers were fayoring +. NJ Eaton now superintendent of Hamilton & Brown at St. Louis and formerly secretary treasurer of the Boot and Shoe Work CTS union in their general offices at Boston.
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-21
BRIEF MENTION.

Fred Bowers was killed by freight train on the Frisco track between Will liford and Ravenden. He was sitting on the rail.
 Bud Galloway. a negro, shot and killed his wife at Clarendon The cause of the murder was jealousy on the part of Galloway
 The fourteenth annual state con vention of the Young Mems Christian Association will be held at Fayette- vile. February 5, 6 and '.
 Chas Benke and Al Lewis, young white men of Colegeville, Saline county, are dead as a result of drink ing a preparation called lemon ex- tract which contained wood alcohol.
 G. T. Irwin, who lived near Carlisle was found dead in the woods a short distance from his home He was 79 years of age, and his death was due to Bright's disease.
 Rt. Rev Edward Fitzgerald, D. D., bishop of Little Rock has made a gift of $500 10 the fund for the enlarge ment of St, Bernards hospital and St Agnes academy at Jonesboro.
 In familey row Tom Carouthers colored, of Malvern. shot his wife and beat his sister-in-law into un- consciousness. Both women are se- riously injured and Carouthers is in jail.
 John and Irwin Fulton, eolored, are in the Pulaski county jail, charged with setting fire to the barn of R. F. Arlington near Jacksonville It is al- legged the barn was burned out of re- venge.
 Judge Trieber in the united States circuit court of the Eastern district. recently handed down decision de- claring the St. Francis levee act nf 1893, as amended by the act of 1885. valid law.
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-21
Saloon Men Indicted.

The Pulaski county grand jury has returned indictments against a num- Der of saloonkeepers. charging them with exhibiting gaming devices in the second story of their place of business. This action by the grand jury is said to be the outcome of the long fight waged by the Anti-Gambling Associa- tion against gambling in Little Rock The first step was the filing of inform ation with the circuit court against certain saloon-keepers, alleging that they operated gaming devices, on which an order of seizure was issued to the sheriff A number of tables were secured and they are now piled in the rear of Judge Lea's courtroom, pending the decision of the supreme court in the case against R. A Furth which was appealed as a test case Since then another seizure has been made and twelve tables were publicly burned
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-21
Hot Springs Gets the Convention.

At a meeting of the democratic state central committee held at Little Rock last week Hot Springs was se- lected as the place of holding the state convention and June IA the date named On motion or John H. Page the basis of representation was placed at one delegate for each 175 votes cast for Governor Davis in 1902. It was decided that each county assess candidates for state offices the sum of 90 cents to help defray expense of the primary. There will be 40 delegates in the convention.
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-21
OTHERWISE UNNOTICED.

The national prohibition convention will be held in Indianapolis, Ind, June 29.
 The death of William Smith, at St. Louis, Friday followed that of his part ner, George Tinker. within three days.
 Steam has been turned into the first of the big St Louis Worlds fair en- zines furnishing power for the expo sition.
 The Texas Worlds fair commission has asked for ground surrounding it's state pavilion to be converted in.o a deer park.
 Seven highwaymen and saloon rob bers have been conyictel in St. Louis within two weeks, and all have been given stiff sentences.
 The Massachusetts committee on re- lations between employer and employe reports compulsory industrial profit sharing impraetieable.
 Chief Musham of the Chicago fire de- partment planes the building commits sioner's office for conditions that eX- isted at the Iroquois theater.
 A jury at Edwardsyillc, H., assessed Valentine Rapp, wealthy farmer, S. 015 for putting 90 bird shot into Arthur Jennings, or about $33 50 6 shot.
 German Consul Rieloh of St. Louis. and q party of friends, lad narrow escape from suffocation in clubhouse fire at Lake Minnetonka, Minn
 Duke Philip of Orleans is seeking di- vorce and has pehtionci the curia, at Rome, for a dispensation 10 wed the daughter of an Austrian nobleman.
 An inventory of the late Isaac Mor- ton estate, exclusive of 23 pieces of realty. in St. Louis, shows personal property valued at over Sl .300,0 ,000
 The carriage, baggage and parcel driv- CTS of the St. Louis Transfer Go. Lave reached an agreement with their em- ployers and resumed work Saturday.
 Premier Combes was accorded vote of confidence by the French chamber ol deputies, where a discussion of labor riots brought about exciting scenes.
 France has presented an ultimatum to the vatican regarding the appoint ment of French bishops. and may re- quest the withdrawal of the papal nun. cio.
 Benjamin Saekman, workman. fell so feet from Eads bridge, St Louls, in. to tEe Mississippi river and was drowned before assistance could reach him.
 Tammany Leader Murphy declares he did not, while in Washington. de- clare for any one for president He predicts that New York will go demo. cratic
 The livery drivers strike in Chicago has been settled, the employees secur- ing ''closed shop" agreement and ar bitration of the issue as to an advance in wages,
 The cattlemens convention at Port land, Ore, adjourned, Friday, after electing r. J. Hagenbarth, of Utah president The next session will be held at Denver
 Indictments are expected to follow the presentation of evidence to the St Louis grand jury that the present house of delegates combine has been soliciting bribes.
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-21
Proposed LegisIation.

The emperor, at the conclusion of the reading of the speech, placed his helmet on his head and waited a mo- ment for the customary three cheers for the king. which it is the privilege of Herr Schaffner, the oldest member of the diet to propose. Her Schaffner. however. forgot to do so, and, after an awkward pause, the emperor walked toward the door, followed by the princess and ministers. Someone there upon prompted Herr Seaaffner, and he proposed the cheers, which were then heartily given.
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-21
A Brutal Murder.

George Heide, an industrious farmer of Garland county, was bru- tally murdered near his home a few miles from Hot Springs The object of the murder was robbery Heide had been to town and disposed of a load of farm truck When within a quarter of a mile of his home, a man stepped from behind a tree and dealt Heide a muderous blow on the back of his head, which crushed the skull. tore one side of his head almost off and knocked the eyes from their sockets. After striking his victim down, the murderer is supposed to have gone through the victims pock- cts, taking a pocketbook and other yaluabes. There was a large pool of blood at the foot of a hill, where the murder was committed. The body was left in the wagon, and the team continued to Heide's home
 where his wife. who went to the gate to assist in unhitching. discovered the muilated body of her husband
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-21
INJURIES PROVED FATAL.
Death of Miss Ethel F.. Gould at De- troit, Mich, From Injuries Re
 ceivcd Friday Night.

Detroit, Mich, Jan. 17.-Miss Ethel F. Gould died Saturday. at St. Mary's hospital, from the injuries she received, Friday night, in a collision between a Grand Trunk passenger train and an outbound Michigan line trolley car at the Dequndre street crossing. on Gratiot avenue. Gateman A. I. Butler, who had charge of the crossing gates, and Conductor William Cowan, of the trolley car, are detained by the police, pending the result of the examination to determine the responsibility for the accident.