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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-09-24
First Day

The fair opened Tuesday with
the weather man dead agin" IT..
Sweltering-will do for the want of
a better description.
Two large tents were used for eX-
hibits, one for a splendid agricultur-
al display, and one for the women S
display of fancy articles, flowers,
cooking, etc. These tents were filled
with products of the farm and home
creditable to progressive and culti-
waited people.
Especially can the Press, commend
the ladies for their share of the
work. They are ever and always
ready to do a great deal for their
community. Is it any wonder that
empires have tumbled, kings been
dethroned. and the map of the world
changed by woman's smile? The
blessed women What would we
do without them-to do the work
The display of horses was especial
ly good, also good but small displays
of cattle, hogs, sheep and poultry.
Next year there should be more Of
it. Barnard Bros. of Wolsey, ex-
hibited a fine bunch of Herefords as
an advertisement of their stock.
The grounds were filled with stands
merry-go-rounds. games and like
attractions, and Two bands furnished
the music.
The day was mainly devoted to
getting things ready, and the attend
ance was light. The weather was
very hot Track attractions were
the Morrow pacing mare against
the Coquillette auto, won by horse.
A mile relay between two teams of
four men each was a good race.
A ball game between Highmore's S
professional team and Duncan was
uninteresting. Highmore won 20 to
2, entirely out-classing the amateurs.
A Big Second Day.
Wednesday was a great day for
the new fair. A cool breeze brought
down the temperature to just the
right degree. The people came,
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-09-24
Mrs M. A. ParmeIY Dead

Pleasant Valley, Sept. 23.-Death
claimed another pioneer yesterday
in the person of Mrs Parmely, be-
loved wife of M. A Parmely. She
was about 65 years of age, and came
to this locality with her family in
the early eighties. The husband
and all her children. except one Son.
Edward, were at her bedside. Fu-
neral services were conducted today
at the Pleasant Valley church, and
the remains buried at Miller.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-09-24

looked it over and said it was good
1000 of them, happy, well dressed,
and with plenty of money to spend.
The big grand stand was filled, the
track lined with people and carriages
and many others scattered about the
grounds.
The loop-the-loop man did a stunt
in a hollow ball.
DR.. Wilson's auto and the Morrow
PAGER made a good race with the
auto going a mile to the horse three
quarters, the horse winning by about
a length.
A Shetland pony race of quarter
went to the Magness pony 1st, Os-
trander End, Dick VanLoon 3rd.
The PIT pace was won by Collins
Bess, and McGlinchy's Henrietta I'd.
Best time 2:214.
Roger Mason won ihe 2:24 trot,
Jim swift second. Time 2:29.
The motorcycle two mile dash was
new feature to many. Hunt won
over Burke in 4:30.
An excellent game of ball was put
up between Rec Heights and Dun
can. won by the latter to 3. Walt
Haefs umpire
An Indian teepee race furnished
considerable amusement.
Arizona Pete gave an exhibition
of broncho busting
Plenty of music Was furnished by
the city band and the Lewis theatri-
cal band, and the great crowd ex-
pressed its appreciation.
In the evening the visitors were
entertained in town by street attrac-
tions, band concert, an Indian dance,
theatre at the opera house., and a
dance at the Mccoy hall.
Third Day.
A strong south wind, with clouds
of dust spoiled another big day for
the third and last day But some
800 people braved the disagreeable
weather and went to the fair.
Today's horse racing was not
very exciting, and the wind prevent
ed good time.
DR.. Wright, of Huron, won the
800 pace or trot, Wiser End.
The 2;30 pace went to Henrietta,
and Huron horse second.
Cranston's Charley captured the
half mile dash from Rowen's horse.
Burke won the motorcycle race
over Hunt
An interesting feature was an
automobile race between two Huron
cars, also an exhibition mile in 1:41
by Buick runabout
The great race expected between
Dolly Mix and Mark Hanna had to
be called off because both horses are
sick, and have retired from racing
perhaps for this season
1t was a good fair, and the work
ers are to be congratulated on the
first annual meet. Next year it can
be made a great county event.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-09-24
TAFT AT MITCHELL
SEPTEMBER %

Secretary Taft, republican candi-
date for president, will be at the
Mitchell corn palace Sept. 10Th and
make a speech to the people of
South Dakota. Mitchell is especial
fortunate in her big gun attractions
Bryan being there Sept. %, Taft
Sept. 20. and Chaffin. prohibition
candidate, on Sept. 80.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-09-24

Iroquois Chief. Among the land
seekers that were looking the coun-
try over under the direction of A.
Johnson last week, eleven of them
were from Illinois and everyone of
these gentlemen stated tat the corn
crop of this vicinity is better than
the corn crop of their home state,
and all of them took samples of our
corn back with them to show ths
natives. It's going some when the
corn crop of Central South Dakots
is of better quality and farther ad
vanced than that of the great corr
growing state of Illinois.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-09-24
New Through Sleeping Car to
Chicago
Via the North Western Line

Effective Sunday, Sept. 9th. daily
through sleeping car service be-
tween Rapid City, S. d., and Chica-
go, via Pierre anu Huron. on train
No. 5l4, leaving Rapid City 1892 p.
M. Pierre 4:10 a. m, Huron 8:35 a.
M. arriving Chicago ITO a. m.
Westbound, leave Chicago 8:04 p.
M, arrive Huron $50 p. M, Pierre
lao a. m. Rapid City 7:3O a. m.
Direct Route. Fast time. Service
unequalled. For sleeping car reser-
vations, schedules and full particu-
lars. apply to any Ticket Agent,
The North Western Line. 41t2
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-09-24
New Train Service Between Oakes
Aberdeen, Huron, Sioux
CITY and Omaha

Pullman standard sleeping car
daily via the Chicago & North West
ern Ry. between Aberdeen and
Omaha, and Sioux City. Two
trains per day between Oakes, Aber-
deem, Huron, Sioux City and Omaha
making direct connections with
trains to and from points in North
Dakota. northern Minnesota and the
Canadian northwest. For particu-
lars apply to any agent. Chi
cago & North Western Ry. 42t3
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-09-24
Coionist Rates To Pacific Coast
Via Chicago & North Western Py.

Special low, one way, colonist
second class rates to Pacific Coast
points during September and Octo-
Der. Tourist sleeping cars through
to the coast from Mankato, Alton,
Sioux City and other points. For
particulars inquire of any ticket
agent, The North Western Line.
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How to Get Votes

The weather bureau report for
last week states that the maximum
temperature was reached at Philip,
the thermometer there registering
l03 degrees on Sept. 7.
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The ballot box will be at the PRESS
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in and also record made Of them
in poll book.
On the closing day, the ballot box
will be placed in the hands of the
County Treasurer, Auditor, and
Register of Deeds to count and de-
clare the result.
The rings to be presented TO the
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diamond set. purchased of the city
dealers, Wilson Jewelry Co., and
may be seen on exhibition at their
store.
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Hand county has an equal chance
and right in this contest. and to win
one of these beautiful rings, all il
takes is little nerve and persistence
1t is yours for the effort.
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WHO IS YOUR GIRL in
DIAMOND RING CONTEST
Look over the list of Handsome and Clever
Girls and Select your Fav0rite
Press Subscribers and Business Patrons Can Vote
for any Girl in any District.
Girls Who Try Get the Votes.

CEVEA interesting for the Press Diamond
- Rings The active girls their friends easily
the PRESS because everybody the paper
worth the ST. Old subscribers have $50 for each ST. subrcrb
have 200 Blank ballots will be
application Press office easy to
get votes.
How to Get Votes
Ask friends to subscribe for the Press if they
scrbers ask them ahead and give the Girls
and business
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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-09-24

IN Georgia tie efestors must have a
nassritH aria wftA Watson, Hisgen and
1chsap puhhg sYp5 frsn them t..
1SyAiites are DsoSfkH apprehensivs !,
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Conditions

Any young lady residing in Hand
county on August 10th, 1908, is eli
gible. The one receiving the most
votes in her district will receive a
diamond ring. Any person may vote
for any candidate regardless of
where the voter resides.
The prlce of subscription to the
PRESS is $l.O0 per year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-14
MISSION BOARD MEETS.
Interesting Reports Are Submitted By
 the Officers.

New York, October 13.-Reading of re- ports showing the work done at home and abroad during the year and the appoint ment of committees and nominations and business took up the first day of the 99th annual convention of the American board of commissioners for foreign missions in Brooklyn. The, session was opened by an address of welcome delivered by the Rev. Albert J. Lyman, to which Samuel B. Capen president of the board, made response.
 The review of the work done in dis tant lands was summarized in a report read by James T. Barton. D. D.
 Frank H. Wiggin treasurer of the board. submitted a report showing the financial condition at the close of the fiscal year The general maintenance os missions, 1t appears from the report, in voved an expenditure of 1881 ,254 or S2o15 more than during the previous year. The income of the board during the same period was sss7 .sss. Mir. Wlggin's figures showed that the indebtAa---s was s79. .s9l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-14
SOUTHERN MAKES
 ANNUAL REPORT
CAMPAIGN OF ECONOMY CARRIED
 TO EVERY DEPARTMENT IN oP- ERATioN OF THE RAILWAY SYS- TEM-RATE ADVANCE WANTED.

Richmond, Va, October 13--At the an- nual meeting of the, stockholders of the Southern Railway company, held here today, H. c. Fahnstock, w. w Finley, E. H. Gary and Charles Steele were elected directors of the third class to serve for a term of three years.
 The annual report of the directors in discussing the business conditions dur ing the year reviews it's campaign of retrenchment and says that of the total decrease of $S,21S,s25 in operating ex- penses, almost 59 per cent, was in trans portation expenses. There were substan- tial economies in maintenance charges, although none at the expense of con servative upkeep of the property.
 The roadbed has been materially placed. The book value of all equip ment on July 30 last was s1,62S,794 above it's capital value, after $l0,013,52O had been written off for depreciation. The report says the average level of rates now in effect should be reasonably advanced and it is hoped that when general bus mess has somewhat revived, it will be generally recognized that existing condi- tions are unfair and that railroad is entitled to the same consideratios of equal justice at the hands of the business pub lie which the business public has so clamorousy demanded from the rail roads,
 The earnings already have been an nounced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-14
OGDEN ENYERTAINS
 SUPERINTENDENTS
THE ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN STATES SUPERINTENDENT OF
 EDUCATION VISITS NORTHERN
 INSTITUTIONS-GUNNELS GOES.

New York October 13.-Robert c. Ogden, chairman of the Southern Edu- cational board, entertained at an in formal dinner at the City club tonight the Association of Southern State Su- perintendents of Education, who are visiting north ern educational and other institutions.
 The superintendents during the day visited a large number of city schools located in Manhattan and Brooklyn, starting from the Girls Normal school After the dinner MT. ogden left the club with his guests to start for Bos ton, where Harvard university will be visited tomorrow.
 The party comprises the following: J. G. Crabbe, Frankfort Ky; E. D. Cameron, Guthrie, Okla; J. B. Ash well. Baton Rouge, La. R. l.. Jones, Nashville, Tenn; J. Y. Joyner, Raleigh, N. G.; O. B. Martin Columbia, $. C.; J. M. Pound. Atlanta George B. Cook, Little Rock, Ark; J. N. Powers, Jack son, Miss; H. c. Gunnells, Montgom- cry. Ala; w. M. Holloway, Tallahassee, Fla; k. B. Cousins, Austin, Tex; T. c. Miller, Charleston, w. Va; J. D. Eggles- ton, Jr., Richmond, Va.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-14
Brothers Found Dead.

Oswego, N. r., October 1s.--When Charles Ward, surprised at getting no response to his rapping at the house of his neghbors, John and Peter Bohli, at Ingalls Crossing, broke in the door today he found the two brothers dead They lay on the floor, both with several bullet wounds in their bodies and their heads battered, evidently with axe, which lay beside them. The rifed pockets of the two farmers, an empty wallet on the table, and the ransacked trunk upstairs indicated that robbery had been the mo- tive, but there was every evidence also that it was not accomplished until after a fierce fight. The crime Is laid at the door of tramps and is believed to have been committed last Sunday night. Both of the murdered men were past 50 years of age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-14
RAILROADS MUST
 GIVE BIG BONDS

Atlanta, Ga., October 13.-While refus- ing to set aside United States Judge Par dee's supersedeas of Judge Speer's ruling in the Georgia freight rate case, the United States circuit court of appeals to- day issued an order requiring the de- fendant railroad companies to give bond in the sum of $1O0,0O0 each to repay the complaining merchants the advance in rates should this advance ultimately be proved unlawful. The court also ordered that all other shippers who may come in by intervention shall be repaid should the advance be proved unlawful
 Today's decision was on an appeal from the supersedeas granted by Judge Speer. restraining the Southern and other rail ways from putting into effect increased freight rates from western to southeast ern points.
 The court set the hearing on the su- persedeas for November II at New Or leans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-14
BANK GUARANTY
 CASE HURRIED TO TRIAL

Washington. October 13.--Representng the attorneys for both the plaintiff and the defendant, Attorney 4. B. Browne of this city today presented a motion in the supreme court of the United States for the advancement on the docket of the case of Noble State bank of Oklahoma against Gov c. N. Haskell and other off cers of that state, involving the validity of the bank guaranty law or the state. In presenting the motion MT. Browne filed a brief signed by attorneys for both parties to the suit, in which they set forth the reasons for urging early action, and in which they say
 Said parties respectfully show to the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-14
INDEX OF ToDAY'S NEWS
Pace i.

Page 1. Mir Bryan makes triumphal tour through home state Women lay siege to parliament Two disasters in balloon races. Keefe charged with deserting labor leader. Want bank guaranty case hurried to trial.
 Page 2. Bessemer holds big meeting to pro- test Birminghams opposition to new county.
 Page 3. Brandon to ride with MT. Bryan.
 Page 4. Editorial comment.
 Page 5. Postmasters elect officers for com ing year Everyone pronounces fair a big suc- cess. Citiziens still discuss new county amendment.
 Page 6. Court admits 21 new members. Page 2. Society. Feminine fancies and foibles.
 Page 8. Negro killed by bar of steel at Ems ley.
 Page g. Bonnet to succeed Dupont. Awards at poultry show.
 Page 10. Speakers at fair urge good roads. Sheriff creates consternation in club rooms
 Page 11. Strong parties are in control of stocks. rroit taking causes weakness in wheat. Cotton market recoyes loss.
 Page 12. Chicago wins from Detroit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-14
Throws Influence to Tat on Promise of Reward from
 the President
Is ID SUCCEED SARGENT
 IS ALLEGED PROGRAMME
Daniel J. keefe Comes Forward With Prompt Denial and President Roose- welt Is Said To Be Prmina
 for Statement Today.

New York, October 1S.-The democratic national committee, through John l.. Gordon, assistant and acting chief of the press bureau, at headquarters tonight made public the following statement:
 Tt was stated at the national demo- cratic headquarters tonight that Presi- dent Roosevelt, by promise of office, has succeeded in having one of the big ! en of the American Federation of Labor 8.,- sert President Gompers in his advoescY uf the election of MT. Bryan for the presi- dency
 "The labor leader in question is Daniel sJ. Keefe of Detroit, president of the Inter- national Association of Longshoremen, and one of the vice presidents of the American Federation of Labor.
 'The democratic committee allegts that Keefe and the President were cs0seted for several hours in Washington on Sat urday October 3, and the offer of being named commissioner general of immigra- tion, made vacant by the death of Con- missioner Sargent, was made. in consider ation of Keefe repudiating Mr Gompers and the executive council of the federa- ton.
 NSele' on odtuiNay iast, lSSueo d Stdte- ment in which he said: " I am going to vote for William H. Taft
 .It is pointed out that on September -2S last the executive council of the Amer ican Federation of Labor issued a cir eular calling on organizations of labor to work for the defeat of MT, Taft and re- publican congressman seeking reelection, and MT. Keefe authorized his signature to be attached to it.
 '"The source of the democratic commit tees information was not divulged to- night, but the information was offered that if Mr Keefe or President Roosevelt deny the charge, another big labor leader, now in New York, will come forward !. facts to prove that the offer was made and MT. Keefe accepted it, and has com menced to make good his part of the deal ii
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-14
ATTORNEY MAKES
 TERRIBLE THREAT
WILL CLOSE EVERY COURT IN QUEENS COUNTY UNLESS THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN GIVES HIM MORE EXPENSE MONEY.

New York, October 1S.-After q wig orous but intellectual effort to persuade the board of aldermen to pass a bill appropriating $20 900 for use in the ad- ministration of his office, District At torney Ira G. Darrin of Queens county declared today that he would close court in his county at once, the funds pended.
 Asked what effect the failure of the board to provide him with funds would have on the trial of the Hains brothers for the killing of William E. Annis, MT. Darrin replied that it would halt its prosecution. The Haines cases come up before the grand jury tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-14
keefe Denies Charge.

Detroit Mich, October 13.-President Daniel J. Keefe of the International Long shoremen, Marine and Transportation Workers union when informed tonight of the statement made at democratic headquarters In New York that he had been promised the position of commis- sioner general in return for his advocacy of the presidential candidacy of w. H. Taft, entered vigorous denial. After having the statement read to him MT. Keefe said: 1
 T was not closeted with the President at all. I did see him October g. but it was only a four or five minutes audi ence at which several others were pres ent These included P. H. Morrissey, head of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, and I think one of the others was Gen. Powell Clayton. There were others that 1 did not know. I am of tho opinion that every word that was said to me at that time was overheard.
 "The President did not offer me the position directly or indirectly then or at any other time.
 ''The executive council of the Amer- can Federation of Labor did not to my knowledge, send out any circulars as Is referred to in the dispatch from New York, consequently l could not have in- dorsed it.
 "On August 15. more than six weeks before I saw President Roosevelt, l made identically the same statement which made a few days ago in regard to the candidacy of MT. Taft. My statement appears in the Detroit Free Press of August 16. I was asked then by rep resentative of the Free Press if had signed or seen letter sent out by Pres ident Gompers of the American Fedora ton of Labor. denouncing the republican platform and urging labor to support Bryan and the democratic ticket. re- piled: I do not believe MT. Gompers has issued any such letter and if he has it does not meet my indorsement If such q letter has been issued I have not seen it. l will neither support nor vote for Mir Bryan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-14

Washington, October 13-(Special.) )- Senator Martin of Virginia, who has been making speeches for the democratic ticket, is well satisfied with the political situ- ation and believes Bryan will be elected. The senator today said:
 From all the information obtained from the press, from correspondence, and from daily contact with public men, 1t is apparent that the hope and spirit of the democrats is growing since the nom- ination of Mr Bryan. The republican
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-14
NEWS STRAW VOTE
 PANS OUT BADLY

Washington. October l3.- Special )-The Baltimore News, which is supporting Taft, last night went into the straw vote" business by distributing postal cards in the Baltimore theatres. The News says:
 Tt is giving MT. Taft little the best of 1t to say that on the basis of last nights poll he will have three-tenths of this vote, or, in round numbers, 2S ,000 votes to MT. Bryan's 6S,0O0, giving MT. Bryan a majority in the city of 10000"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-14
PRESIDENT CASTRO
 IS NOT SICK MAN

New York, October 13.--Maj. Carmelo Castro, brother of President Castro of Venezuela, arrived from that country to- day on the steamer Zulia. He said he is here on a pleasure trip only.
 Major Castro denied the report that his distinguished brother is sick man, as re- cent reports of Dutch origin. made him out to be. At no time was there any cause, Major Castro declared, for contem- plating turning over the reins of govern ment to the vice president.
 President Castro" his brother averred, lis not an enemy of this country He merely has been defending the interests of his own country as he sees them, and as it has been his duty to do.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-14

court that there are about 800 banks in the state of Oklahoma subject to the oper- ation of the law, and that all Of said banks, sas we'll as all of their depostors and the public generally in the state of Oklahoma, are vitally interested in the decision of the court.
 Said parties further respectfully show to the court that one of the candidates for President of the United States is now running on platform advocating an act of Congress similar to that passed by the legislature of the state of Oklahoma, and that the subject of a guaranty of bank deposits is one which has become of interest not only to the people of Okla homa, but to the people of the entire United States"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-14
LOT IS PURCHASED.
Work on Pythian Temple Will Begin
 Next Year.

Montgomery, October S-(Speeial.) .)-The locating committee for temple for the Alabama Knights of Pythias today bought a lot here for sl9ooo. Building will begin next year. Grand Chancellor Black of Mobile regards the trade as good one. The let purchased is the Gaston home placA.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-14
Motion To Advance.

Washington, October 13.-A motion to advance the case of Knop and Rock, coal gauges of Louisiana, versus the Monon- gahela River Coal and Coke company, involving the Louisiana law regulating the gauging of coal imported by the barge load from other states, was entered today in behalf of both parties in the supreme court of the United States. It was taken under advisement.