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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-10-14

actor, in order to inherit her estate. had
to remain a bachelor for five years
after her death. Miss Cameron was a
member Of his company during these
years and, 1t is believed, consented to
wait for the actor until the time was
up and he was permitted to marry.
After their marriage Mr.. Mansfield
persuaded her to give up the stage.
Mrs. Mansfield was once asked on
what occasion her nerves had been
put to the greatest strain when before
the footlights. She replied that per-
haps she had never found it more diff
dcult to control herself than on one
evening when she was playing with
Mr.. Mansfield and a valuable emerald
dropped from the setting of ring he
had given her, To have stopped and
picked 1t up would have spoiled the
most important scene Of the play.
Meantime members Of the company
were walking over the place where it
had fallen. She could scarcely wait
until the end of the scene was reached
and the curtain dropped. When that
time came she was lucky enough to
recover the stone.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-10-14
HER "PLATONIC SALUTE"
Mrs. May Pepper Vanderbilt and Her
"Little BRIGHT Eyes"

The much talked of artist, Ferdinand
Pinney Earle, made an important con-
tribution to the phraseology Of the day
when he told the public of his poetic
relations with his "souls affinity" and
now another contribution to the collec-
ton has been made in Mrs. May Pep
per-Vanderbilt's description of the kiss
es she gave certain Of her male friends
as "platonic salutes." Mrs. Pepper
Vanderbilt used to be head Of the re-
Gently disbanded society In Brooklyn
borough, New York, known as the
"First Spiritualistic church." She came
into special prominence not long ago
through her marriage to a wealthy
New Yorker, Edward Vanderbilt, and
the subsequent application of his
daughter for committee to take
charge Of his estate on the ground that
he was incompetent to have control Of
1t. In the course of the testimony Mr..
Vanderbilt said he had been directed
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-10-14

Over 1000 persons
have re q u G S t q d
quarters on the
great fleet of steam
boats which will
carry the escort Of
the chief magis-
trate.
The deep waterway
convention, which
Is the goal Of this
unusual pilgrimage,
will be in session
at Memphis on Oct.
4 and 5. Its OBJ
jects are in the
main uniform with
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-10-14

some of the most important features Of
the public lands policy of the presi-
dent. The subject of improved water
ways is broad one. 1t is related not
only to commerce. but to agriculture,
to the timber industry and to many
phases of national development. Close
~ associated with it are the subject of
irrigation, Of forest preservation, OF
the Panama canal and of the general
development of the country especially
the states of the middle west and
southwest A 'Hakes to gulf deep wa
terway" means control of the trade of
western South America after the Pan
anna canal is opened by the states Of
the west and southwest instead Of by
Germany, England and Japan. The
control Of this trade has an intimate
relation to the general development Of
the forest and prairie and mining re-
gions of this country, located largely
west of the Mississippi or in its valley.
The public land policy of the admin
1stratlon embraces the improvement
Of inland waterways, the preservation
Of the nations timber supply, the rec
lamation of arid lands, the control by
the government of the grazing areas
Instead Of their mOnopolization by in
dividuals and syndicates and public
control Of the public mineral lands in
stead Of their seizure, as in the past,
by corporations. For the improvement
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-10-14


N'no'' subject with view
to preparing for the use of congress
scheme whereby the waterways, large
and small, may be made most useful
to the people. The administrations
public land policy is warmly support
ed by Congressman Burton, now the
Republican candidate for mayor Of
Cleveland, and by James r. Garfield,
secretary OF the interior. who has just
returned from an 1000 mile trip In
the west undertaken In the interest Of
cooperation between the people and
the government in the execution Of
the latter's policies. The Improvement
OF waterways and reclamation of arid
lands are subjects intimately associ-
Ated with preservation of forests, and
1t Is expected that the governments
next big battle viii be with the timber
thieves and the 40 called lumber trust
1t is understood that in the course
OF his recent trip the head of the in
terror department obtained considera-
BILE ammunition for this fight.
Herbert Knox Smith, commissioner
Of corporations, and Clifford Pinchot,
chief forester. will also be prominent
h this contest. Both are members Of
the inland waterways commission.
Other members are Senator Francis G.
Newlands of Nevada. Senator William
Warner OF Missouri, Senator John II.
Bankbead o. Alabama, W. ]. MCGEE,
formerly o. The chronological bureau;
General Alexander Mckenzie, chief Of
the engineer corps. and DR.. f. II. Nsw-
ell. head Of the reclamation service.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-10-14
MRS. RICHARD MANSFIELD.
4 Great Actors Wife and Noted Her.
self In the Theatrical World.

Mrs. Richard Mansfield has Inherited
the estate left by her HUSBAND. and 1t
transpires that before his death he had
transferred to her the most Of his
property, SO that there was not great
deal to be the subject of proceedings
in the surrogates court.
Mrs. Mansfield was Miss Hagerman
of Troy, N. y, and was an actress OF
much ability, her stage name being
Beatrice Cameron. She and Mr.. Mans
field were married in 1899. and for
twelve years previous to that time she
had been his leading woman. BY rea-
son of Il clause in his mothers will the
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-10-14

EON tIHOIS llOll
Neoliuk, Ia. to Memphis, Tenn, where
the convention of the Lakes to the
Gulf Deep Waterway association is to
be held.
The presidents swing through the
southwest after his participation in
the dedication of the Mckinley me-
mortal at Canton is not simply in the
nature OF pleasure tour, although in
cidentally he may indulge in some Of
his favorlte forms of sport and recrea-
ton while on the trip. 1t will be the
occasion for delivery Of public adj
dresses bearing upon the general poll
cies Of his administration and for aid
ing movements that have for their aim
the agricultural and industrial develop
ment of the country in accordance with
fines laid down by his administration.
This is the reason he is going to the
deep waterway convention, attended
by perhaps the largest escort Of state
executives ever assembled for a SINH
lar purpose. I he list of governors in
cludes executives of eighteen western
and southern states.
Besides The governors there will be
more than fifty United States senators
and congressman In the presidents es-
cort One old soldiers society Of Bos-
ton which will accompany him has
asked for Il boat of its own, with its
historic battlehag at the masthead.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-10-14

Of the waterways
n commission has
been appointed by
the president, with
Representative The
odore e. Burton,
ch q irman Of the
house rivers and
harbors committee,
at its head, and this
commission is now
in ves tiga ting the
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-10-14
Down the
Mississippi.
X II Il Il + i Il Il = Is i y Is 4 y

MOT in a long
~ time has the
Missi is sippi
riv er hoated so
many solid pounds
Craftsmanship as
it will bear on its
broad bosom from
Oct. l to 1 on the
occasion of the trip
of President Roose-
welt and eighteen
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1907-03-14
Wins IN THREE COURTS
Aubrey Lawrence Wins Great Vic
tory Against Liquor Interests

Aubrey Lawrence received a telegram
Monday from the clerk of the L. s..
Supreme court at Washington, ID. c.,
conveying the news that the Supreme
court had affirmed the decision of the
supreme court of this state in the case
of j. Delameter VS.. the State of South
Dakota. This case was first brought
up in Potter county, Delameter being
arrested and fined for violating the
state liquor license law. The whole
sale liquor house for which he was
agent, carried the case to the state su-
preme court and then to the supreme
court at Washington, both tribunals
affirming the decision of the lower
court. While Mr.. Lawrence was assist
ant attorney general he had entire
charge of this case, and argued it be-
fore the Supreme court at Washington
a couple OF months ago. That he
fought it to such a successful issue
against the big liquor interests of the
country is great tribute to his ability
as an attorney, and highly pleasing to
his friends here.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1907-03-14
SkOvqaard, the Danish ole Bull

Axel SkOygaard, the greatest living
Danish violiOnist will give a concert
in the ). ID. A. G.. chapel, April, 18th
at,S:45 p. m. He will be assisted by
his company consisting OF ElenOra
Olson, Mezzo Soprano and Christine
Nilsson, Pianiste.
Skovgaard possesses a fine Stradi-
varius violin valued at $l3 200. This
instrument was made in l712. He is
known as the Danish Ole Bull.
The Madison wis Democrat speaks
as follows of SkOvgaard: "GOv. David
son, OF Wisconsin, gave reception in
honor of the Skovgaard Concert Com
pany after the company had entertain
ed over three thousand OF Madison s
people at two public concerts. The
reception at the executive mansion
proved to be one of the social events of
the season. The governors house
was the home of the great viOlinist,
Ole Bull, and is consequently one of
the Historical houses" Of Madison.
Much OF the interesting history Of Ole
Bull is connected with this house.
At the governors reception which was
attended by about one hundred promi-
nent Wisconsin people, Skovgaard
was asked to play on his Stradivarius.
Selecting the very spot on which Ole
Bull had stood and captivated hundreds
OF his friends with his wonderful play
ing, SkOvgaard played Ole Bulls
masterpiece, Saeterjentens Sondag-
The Chalet Girls Sunday. 1t seemed
as though the spirit of the old master
himself was present-it was like being
back again in the days Of Ole Bull.
The same house-the same room-the
same melody-the same magic touch
the same exquisite tone-the same
imposing personality. But it was
Skovgaard, the Danish Ole BULL"
This company has been secured by
the S. D.. A. C.. music department on
a percentage basis and the money
made from this concert will be given
to the May Festival Association to
help in securing suitable imported or
foreign artists to assist in giving the
May Music Festival. AS the Music
Festival is Of interest to all residents
of Brookings there is reason to expect
them to literally patronize this concert.
Reserved seats will be sold for SOC.
General admission 35c. Tickets can
be secured at the College Secretary's
office.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1907-03-14
Tells of Ed Erickson

The Sunday St. Paul Dispatch had
a picture of Ed. Erickson, who was a
member of the Brookings Reds last
year, together with the following write
up: Edward Erickson, the latest
addition to the Newark n. j. pitch
ing staff of the Eastern League, is a
resident of Delano, Mimi. He is six
feet one inch high and weighs 1877
pounds. He was the mainstay of the
Delano Millers in 1904, who were the
fastest amateur team in the state. In
the spring of 1905 he was signed with
the keokuk club OF the Iowa State
League, and afterwards loaned to
Duluth OF the northern League, which
won the championship, Erickson winn-
ing u out OF 28 games. He also play.
ed Az games in the outfield, batting
.2i4.
Last season he Joined the Brookings
Red, OF Brookings, S. ID. This club
was recognized as the fastest of all
independent clubs playing Iowa,
Minnesota, Wisconsin and North and
South Dakota. Erickson was the
star pitcher for this club, and the big
right-hander with his terrific speed
and good control won victory after vic
tory. When the Brookings team dis
banded for the season August q
Erickson went to Forsyth, Mont, anC
while with that club pitched the hes
game OF his career against Butte, Mont
OF the Northwestern League, in which
game not man reached first base
allowed no hit and struck out fifteeI
men,"
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1907-03-14
SENATOR JOHN c. JENKINS
Is Given ROusing Reception on
His Return From Pierre

Senator John G. Jenkins arrived
home Friday night from Pierre, the
legislature having adjourned at noon
Friday. In spite Of the late hour and
inclement weather, a crowd of about
four hundred college students, headed
by the college band, were at the
station to welcome him, and they
escorted him to his home on Eighth
street. When they arrived there Pres.
Slagle of the college, in a few words
voiced the appreciation OF the college
people and the citizens OF Brookings
generally for Mr.. Jenkins efforts at
Pierre in behalf OF the college. When
Mr.. Jenkins arose to respond he was
given an enthusiastic reception and
it was some moments before he could
speak. Senator Jenkins thanked the
students very feelingly for the recep-
ton given him, and Introduced Sena-
tor Lathrop of Charles Mix county,
who accompanied him home. Senator
Lathrop expressed lively interest in
the welfare OF the college, and said he
believed that it was nearer the hearts
OF the people than any other state in
stitution. He further stated that The
liberal treatment accorded the college
by the legislature was largely due to
the influence of Senator Jenkins.
The students then dispersed, after
giving hearty yells for Senator Lathrop
and Brookings county legislative
delegation.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1907-03-14
BASKET BALL TEAM WINS
From the Aberdeen Normal Team
Monday Evening

The college basket ball team de-
feated the Aberdeen Normal team at
college gymnasium Monday evening
in the fastest and best game OF the
season. The score was ~ to 16. By
winning this game the college team
placed itself on par with Aberdeen
Tor the state championship, and
another game will have to be PLAYED
to decide which team are the real
champs. A. j. Schunk, state organ
izer OF the Improved Order OF Redmen,
and recognized as an authority on
basketball, refereed the game, and his
decisions were accepted without ques-
tion by both teams. The home boys'
team work showed to better advantage
than that OF the visitors, but they
seemed over anxious in negotiating
baskets, and large number of easy
chances to score were thrown away.
1t is very probable that a return game
will be arranged between the teams.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1907-03-14
G. A. =. Camp Fire

Brookings &. A. K. Post No. "A
gave camp fire at their hall Satur-
day afternoon, March 9th at 1:30 TO
w. K. G. and sons of veterans, Is
responded to the invitations after
being ordered by the Post we were
escorted to the dining room where a
sumptuous dinner was spread. the
menu consisting of oysters, sand
wiches, pickles, cheese, assorted pies,
ginger cake, the kind mother used to
make, and coffee with genuine cream
1t can truly be said the dinner was a
success and enjoyed by ell present.
Dinner over we went to the hall
where the members were heartily
applauded and enjoyed by all. We
all Joined in singing the closing song,
America" AS we babe goodnight
we felt the afternoon had been pleas
sanity spent and the sentiment OF one
and all were the "Boys in Blue" are
certainly royal entertainers. ~
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1907-03-14
BOYS WILL GROW CORN
For Prizes Offered by the County
Institute Association

The directors of the Brookings
County Farmers Institute Association
have decided to hold a boys corn
growing contest again this year, and
the following cash prizes are offered
Series A, best ten ears from seed pro-
vided-First prize, $40; second prize,
$5; third prize, So; 4th, 5th and 9th
prizes, $3.50 each; 7th, Sth, 9th and
10th prizes, 81 each. Series b, best
single ear-First prize, S.; second
prize, So; third prize, 81. Series G,
largest yield in pounds from two rows,
being together, each rod long-First
prize, S.; second prize, So; third prize,
81. Total amount of premiums, $ll so.
The cash prizes will be awarded at the
time of the annual farmers institute
next winter. The corn entered for the
prizes in Series G will be weighed
during the institute and after the
premiums have been awarded will
become the property OF the association
and sold to the highest bidder Tor
cash,
The boys Of Brookings county under
twenty-one years of age, wishing to
enter the contest will please notify
the secretary, Geo. n. kennard,
Brookings, by post card as soon as
possible. This is necessary from the
TACT that good native seed corn is ex-
tremeIy scarce and expensive and the
association does not wish to procure
any more than is needed. One pound
of corn will be furnished each boy.
Now boys, this is the time to establish
a reputation as corn growers and make
a good sum Of money besides. Mr..
Kennard would like very much to
hear from two hundred boys of Brook
ings county within the next ten days.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1907-03-14
MAY MUSICAL FESTIVAL
Holds First Regular Meeting and
Elects Officers

The Brookings May Music Festival
Association held its first regular
meeting last Tuesday evening at the
Assembly room Of the Central school
building. After the adoption OF a
constitution the following officers
were elected: President, Robert l..
Slagle; 1st vice president, Mr.. j. l..
Jarvis; End vice president, Mr.. G. f.
Brown; Secretary and Treasurer, Mr..
X. A. Larson; Musical Director, Prof.
II. ii. Loundenback.
There was very good attendance,
much enthusiasm, and thorough dis
cussion of plans for the coming Festi-
val, which it was decided to hold dur
ing the last week Of May.
No definite action was taken as to
the p lace, the majority seemed to favor
the Grand Opera House.
The next meeting will be held at
the call OF the executive committee, Of
which due notice will be given later,
and 1t is hoped that very large
attendance may be had. Membership
Is open to any and every one, there
being no requirements other than
signing the constitution.
This organization is for the plan
ming and carrying out OF all the details
OF the festival, and is not singing
society, that part OF the work will be
taken up by chorus which it is
expected will be organized as a separate
force little later.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1907-03-14
A New Feature

In another column we this week
establish new feature entitled "FOlks
We Know" In this column it Is our
purpose to each week publish a pic
ture Of one of your neighbOrs, together
with a biographical sketch, to the end
that we may better know each other
and further that some credit may be
given for things done while yet the
doer is among the living. There is
too much of laying on of flowers and
saving of kind words after the heart
they might have pleased has ceased
its natural functions.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1907-03-14

time; make places where illegal sales
occur common nuisances, limits
number OF saloons to one for three
hundred people in towns where license
is granted; prohibits sale within 800 It.
ofchurch or orschooi or one-third ola mile
of a college; memoralizing congress to
refuse liquor tax licenses in prohibit
ion communities; and provides for
instruction regarding physiological
effects OF alcohol on human system.
Sale OF cigaretts to minors absolutely
prohibited. Looking to good MORALS,
anti gambling laws are greatly 81 9Th
ened every one connected with gambl-
ing joint from proprietor down is
liable in five fold damages for all
losses; Sunday theaters and sports are
prohibited; age of consent raised to
eighteen years; and divorce law
amended to require one year bonatide
residence before beginning action and
requiring trial In open court. The
educational law was revised.
The following new positions were
created:
Hotel inspector, Salary $500 payable
from fees.
Fire marshal, fees.
immigration commissioner, Salary
$500
Expert on telephone commission,
$500
Secretary to charities and corrections,
$1,000
Deputy state engineer, $500
Second assistant state superintendent
$1,000
New Buildings:
State Capitol $500 900
Main Building Aberdeen, GO 600
Girls dOrmitory BrOOkings sc, 900
Law Building, Vermillion so, 900
Main Building Speartish 80 600
Laboratory, Rapid City 10000
lntirmary, Gankton 46, 600
Buildings and additions to Soldiers
home 81 900
Girls ,'OrmitOry, Sioux Falls 5000
Buildings on State Fair Ground
Huron 50 600
Each Of the other institutions were
given liberal sums for additions and
repairs.
The general appropriations bill
, carriers 81 $4,000 against 81 1916 600
last session, and the total appropriate
ions are ~, l25, 900 against 81 ,756, 600
two years ago.
MunlClpal government was affected
by several acts extending powers Of
city councils but the most important
;mng is adoption OF Galveston plan
with Los Angeles recall feature, which
Is made optional with all cities.
Numerous enaCtments affect county
government and court practice but not
in a material way.
The important measures killed were
good roads, additional Judges supreme
court, one mill fixed levy for support
educational institutions; Standard life
policy; arbitrary maximum telephone
rates; bulk sales Of merchandise bill:
state depository and requiring treasur-
er to account for interest on funds;
uniform text books and maximum
prices for text books.
Time only can demonstrate practic-
ability OF work done. The legis lature
has acted with sincere desire to better
conditions, placing righteousness
above material progress and looking
to future ojustify conduct
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1907-03-14
Congressman Returns

Hon. Philo Hall arrived home Mon
day evening from Washington, ID. c.,
where on March 4th he was sworn in
as congressman for South Dakota.
He will take up his active duties when
congress convenes in December.
Congressman Hall has appointed
Thomas G. Madden OF this city, as
his private secretary. Tom has been
in Mr.. Halls law Office for several
years past, and has earned the posi-
tion by his ability and faithful atten.
ton to his duties.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1907-03-14
Bob" Phelps at Rochester

Robert f. Phelps, who has been on
the sick list for a month, went to the
Rochester hospital Thursday night and
Saturday morning was operated upon
for an abcess of the kidney. lie stood
the operation very we'll, and a report
from the hospital yesterday brought
the information that he was getting
along nicely and expected to be able
tc be up by Saturday. DR.. F. r. Boy
den accompanied him to Rochester,
returning home Saturday morning
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1907-03-14
Some New POStmdSterS

Congressman Hall received a tele-
gram yesterday announcing the
appointment of the following post
masters for South Dakota;
Mitchell, J. +. Wells.
Parker, }. ID. Cotton.
Edmonton, J. r. Calder.
Deadwood, a. Shaw.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1907-03-14
Buy Some Land

A. J. Kendall and his son, G. d.
Kendall, were out to Pierre last week
and purchased a 200 acre tract OF
land in Hughes county. The deal
was closed by Geo. F. Thayer and
G.. w. Goodman for the Brookings
Land & Trust company. Land in
that country is advancing rapidly in
price, and large amount is chang
ing hands.