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The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1909-10-29

FOURTEEN FEET IN THE VALLEY
Slogan of the National
Desp Waterway Conven-
ton lii New Orleans to
Be Attended by Presi-
dent Taft. - -
S$<%<~<v~e>>>> s>s>~s.-
By JAMES A. EperRToN.


EF the dikeS hold. President Taft
will z" ly boat from ST. Louis to
Il the deep waterway convention at
New Orleans. II will be crucia.
test ana Will show whether ali the
money spent by the government on the
Father OF Matters has been in vain.
Should the president succeed in max
ing the Whole trip without the banks
giving Way congress may be encuur-
aged to spend few more hundred
millions OH the great river. This WAS
doubtless the idea OF the deep water
way people when they invited the
president to take the steamboat trip
1t the Mississippi is strong enough t.
Withstand the extra strain it is {. y
tainly strong enough to be made into
ship canal. 1t was a great scheme.
Tor it would work either way. If the
dikes did not hold. congress would
have to vote money to re-enforce them
Thus the appropriation was safe what
ever happened. They had it coming
and going. Whoever suggested the
presidential trip down the Mississippi
Is a genius.
The shin canal from the great lakes
to the gulf is bound to come. Roose-
Welt favored it. Taft favors it. Uncle
Joe Cannon favors it. and all it now
lacks is the consent of Senator Aid
ri b. AS 1t Is not located in Rhode Is
land, Aldrich has not become wildly
enthusiastic in its favor. But Aldrich
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1909-10-29
An Elevated River.

Most rivers run in a trough. but the
Mississippi runs on ridge. 1t is
higher than the surrounding country.
This elevation it has built up itself
through the vast amounts of sediment
that 1t tears out Of the landscape and
carries downstream. A man may not
be able to lift himself by the boot
straps. but the Mississippi has done
something like that. 1t is not only a
restless but an aspiring stream that
wants to climb.
Dikes on the Mississippi are as nee
essary as the dikes Of Holland. II it
were not for them the lower river
would wander all over the scenery
New Orleans would be another Venice.
Some Of the Louisiana and Mississippi
plantations would have to be cuitivat.
ed by submarines. That is the reason
Mississippi floods cause seven differ.
ent kinds Of CONSERVATION in the lower
valley. The dikes do not always hold.
and it is hard to repair them with sew.
eral million tons Of water pressing
through. 1t is hoped. however, that
there will be low water when Taft
makes his trip. so that the unusual
weight will not cause an inundation.
Perhaps the original idea In having
Mark Twain pilot the presidents boat
was to relieve the strain. Mark has a
way Of tightening things up. He was
afraid to tackle the Job. however. Per
haps he reflected that the congressman
in the follow up boRts might have q
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1909-10-29

ries such Il volume OF water That 1t is
hurd to discipline it,
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1909-10-29

II + the dikeS hold. President Taft
will z" I'S h'at from ST. Louis to
II the deep waterway convention at
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-26
OPENING SHOW
 PLEASING SUCCESS

As vivacious Contrary Mary. the title of her delightful comedy at the Elks Theater last night. Miss Adelaide ThHrstOn is delicious, refined and en- nobled with purity and dignity. T It gives this clever actress ample op- portunity to display her charming personality and talents to excellent advantage. She is well fitted for the part. The play itself by Edith Ellis. is straight comedy, intermingline an occasional love scene. with pictur- esque settings and an interesting plot The supporting company is well bal anced, every individual member of the cast being fitted for his respec- tie part. Teresa Murphy, the privil- e@ed cock, impersonated by Miss May Domaine, shares the honors with the star. Her comedy is rich. her dialect perfect and her mannerisms excellent In the character part of June Jer- gerson. the Swedish servant.M Miss Eva Thurston also does some good work The male support is all that is ex- pected of them. Miss Thurston ap- peared to two large audiences here yesterday, matinee and night Her $ was the initial performance of the sea son and Manager Philpot will have occasion to feel proud of the remaia- der of the shows of the coming sea son are so pleasing
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-26
D. ". DEAN IS
 NOW IN CHARGE
Local Plant of Bunch and Company Will Be Operated Under Receiver ship.

Hon. C. C. kayanaugh of little Rock, one of the receivers for the T. H. Bunch Company, spent Saturday in the city looking after the affairs of the local plant of that company. D. W. Dean, the local manager, is op- erating the plant under the advice of the receivers. The local business of the Bunch company is in fine con dition and the local institutions arg all we'll protected in the recent tinan- cial embarrassment of the company Mir. Cavanaugh Was the guest of May or Toney and M. E. Bloom while in the city. He was surrounded by friends everywhere he appeared who were anxious to ascertain if he would be in the next gubernatorial race. MT. Cavanough would not discuss the mat ter, stating that he came here on bus mess and not on political mission In the event Mr. Cavanaugh runs he will receive a liberal support in this county. where he is exceedingly pop ular.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-26
STATE SUNDAY
 SCHOOL MEETING

The Executive Committee of the Ar kansas Sunday School Association decided that the next State Conven- tion of the Association should be held in Pine Bluff on April 21-233, and the l'ible Institute should be held at the same time At the same meeting, which was held in the Southern Trust Building. in Little Rock, the report from State Secretary H. A. Bowling was heard and he reported that Sum day School Associations had been or ganized in sixty counties of the state and the work was progressing we'll. Another decision was also made in that fifteen days bible work in each month in each county should be car ;ied on until the convention is held
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-26
RESIGNS BECAUSE
 OF ILL HEAL III
Blake ". Fuqua and Family to Move to San Antonio, Texas.-Thomas Keith. of Mississippi. to
 Succeed Him.

Blake w. f'uqua, who has been business manager for the Adams Printing Company for more than q year and a half, has resigned his position on account of i'll health and will leave October 1 for San Antonio, Texas, where he will take the busi ness management of the Passing Show. prominent publication in that city. MT. Fuquas family will join him. later Thomas Keith, practi cal business man and who has had much experience in job printing and newspaper advertising departments, will succeed Mir. Fuqua as business manager here. Mir. Keith comes from Decatur, Miss, and comes to Pine Bluff highly recommended as gen tleman, thorough business man. Mr. Fuqua and family have made many friends in this city and who will re- sret to learn of their departure. He served the Adams Printing Company faithfully and well and the best wishes of his employers accompAny him in his new field
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-26
FUNERAL OF
 MRS. SMITH TODAY

The funeral of Mrs. Cora May Smith, the beloved wife of Harry R Smith, of this city, who died at her home in this city Saturday morning {" 10 o'clock. will be conducted from tue Lakeside Methodist church at 8 o'clock this afternoon. Rev. r. O. Owen, the pastor of that church. will conduct the services The pail bear CTS will be T. R. Craig. R.C. Thompson, Russell Hollis, R. M. Ro- derrick, J. C. Hightower and Bart Cavanaugh. Mrs. Smith was mos. estlmable woman and had many al- mirers and friends in this city. She is survived bv her devoted husband. father. Isaiah Duke, of Vienna, Mo, and sister. Mrs. William Bailey. of Grand Prairie, Texas, who was with er when the end came
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-26

tie Rock-St. Louis passenger train is put into service as appears to be prob able. the running time will be cut to the point that there will be but little difference in the arrival in St
 Louis of passengers from Little Rock using this line and those using ether lines. The Cotton Belt right eff way in Arkansas is said to be among the best ill the southwest and reports of running time on special occasions Cn that system are up in the figures It is argued by those who say they know something of the intention of the system to operate a Little Rock St Louis train that this train will be considered as q regular special oc- casion and that extraordinary time will be maintained
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-26
HUBBARD SAYS
 HE HAS SURPRISE Says Data in Whitney's Hands Will Not Injure
 Peary's Claims.
ESKIMOS WELL KNOWN
Declares That Pear! knc" Cooks companions Since The! We're
 Babies.

Bar Harbor, Sept. 2:5.-"Proofs which Harvey Whitney may have, will in no way effect the data of Comma,- der Peary that Dr. Cook never reach ed the Pole, said Thomas HubbaraA president of the Peary Arctic Club when informed of the arrival of Wtit- nev at Labrador. ''Peary knew the two Eskimos Cook says he took to the Pole, since they were babies. His proof against Cock is being pu iH form for publication and will be a s.: prise to the worId'
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-26
TAFT SETTLES BIG DISPUTE Us, $ Diplomacy in Discuss ing the Ballinger- Pin
 chot Troubles.
NEITHER IS OFFENDED
Pinchot i',eplie> at Salt Lake and Con, .nceS President of Good
 1ntpBtiOns.

Salt Lack City, Sept. 25,-President Ta { today settled the Ballinser-Pin- chot controversy by issuing state ment made in his previous letter eX- pressing confidence in Secretary Bal finger in no way as a reflection upon Forester pipchot. whose work for conservation was warmly commended by the president. Pinchot replied and convinced Taft that he was endeav- bring to carry out the conservation ideas of Roosevelt. He said he would remain in the service. Both Pinchot and Ballinger have avoided each oth- CT since being here.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-26
BIC INCREASE
 IN ASSESSMENTS Board of Equalization Adj Half Million Dollars
 to List.
SOME WERE REDUCED.
Million Dollars Had Pre,iouI>, Rec,
 Added by Assessor Sall,t.

\ million aud half dollar increase in assessments of real and personal property of property owners in this county was recorded yesterday after noon in the office of County Clerk |. H. Shelby when l. D. Milner. !. A. Clement and E. r.. Hooker. members of the Jefferson County Equalization Board. filed their final report. having completed their work. Some reduc- tions were made but the increases are far in excess of tine reductions list ed by the Board The members of the Board made increases aggregat- sessor l.. T. Sallee had previously re- corded nearly a million dollars in en- larSing various assessments in tue city and county.
 Deputy County Clerk Alex VI. Bar TOW, ,lr.. is busily engaged copy ing the assessments listed by the Board and is also sending out notices to property owners whose aSSe Ss ments were raised. Many of them, it is stat ed, will appeal to ,Jud"e Jame. Gould for relief as in some instances the property owners claim that the ;4s5- easements are unj just
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-26
FIVE TAX SUITS
 ARE SETTLED Senator H. K. Toney, Spec lal Counsel For State, Col lects From Estates.
OTHER SUITS FOLLOW
Nearl! Two Thousand Dollars to he Turned Into State Trcasur,
 From This County.

State Senator II. K. ToneY. Gf this cltS' special counsel for the state, Sat : urday effected the settlement of five suits brought in the Jefferson circult court to collect inheritance tax on es- tates in this county and secured S1.- S00.oO, which will be forwarded to the state treasurer immediately. The set : clement of these suits will be follow ed by others within the next few weeks, winch will net the state to- tai of more than 5000 revenue from the inheritance tax in this connt Y alGne. \ number of other estates are being investigated by Senator Toney at this time and more suits will be filed against them the coming week The following settlements have been recorded in this county up to date:
 By Attorneys Bridges. Wooldrid., and Cant on the estate of F. r. Will kins, $25.
 By Attorneys Bridges. Wooldrid,.a and Can't on the estate of w. $ ,Ieter, $640
 By Attorneys Crawford and Hooker. on the wi Davis estate J. $. Nc Donnell and l. W. Crawford. eXecu- tors, $550
 Ky Attorneys Crawford and Hooker, on estate of Charles E. Tucker. Cot ton Belt Savings and Trust Company eNecutor. $60.50.
 By Attorneys Crawford and Hooker. on estate of Virginia B Gillespie, w L, Hadson, J. w., Crawford and Har- veN l1ogg, executors, $550.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-26
TOM KIPPUR WAS
 OBSERVED HERE
Beautiful Services at the Temple Throughout Saturday Was Attractive Feature oi Days Pro- gram.

The Tom kippur services al the Temple yesterday were most beauti- ful and impressive. The lecture of Dr. E. F'risch at the morning ser- vice on Hear o Israel was one of the best eyer heard in that house e worship and was most elcquentlH pre- sented. The music during the day was especially attractive Mrs F. l.. Dilley rendered d solo at the morE- ing service and several numbers were offered during the day by Mrs. jes Se R. Core and Miss Lucy Hearn Broad street Messrs Ernest Walker and John Gillespie were the other mem bers of the choir The violin solo dt the memorial service in the afternoon by Professor Mueller was most beau tifu. Sol klarberg assisted pr. Frisch in conducting the regular scr vices during the afternoon. The la, was generally observed in this city by both the Reformed and Orthodox Jews and all the stores of Jewish merchants were closed throughout the day Rev 1. GlicksberG conducted the Orthodox services at the Knights of Pythias hall, which were also inn pressive and largely attended.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-26
AURORA BOREALIS
 CRIPPLES WIRE

Washington, Sept. 25-Scientists say the manifestation of Aurora Ro- realis. through electrical currents which crippled wires throughout the regular decennial happening but more severe now than formerly A electro magnetic energy which strike earth in two, fields
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-26
MIR. PARKER WILL
 BE HERE MONDAY

T. M. Parker, president and gen eral manager of the Arkansas, Louis iana and Gulf railroad, which is to be extended to this city from Ham, burg and North from Pine Bluff to the Rock Island road, either at Mesa or DuValls Buff, did not reach this city yesterday as expected, being detained at Monroe on official business. He will arrive Monday and confer with his local surve. OTIS, who are survey ing several routes in this city and county
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-26

Henry R. Chandler, who has been in charge of the job department of the Adams Printing Company for sey- eral months, left last night for Padu- cah, Ky, where he accepts similar position with the Sun Printing Con- pany. MT. Chandler's family will join him later. He is an expert printer and designer and during his brief res- idence here made many friends.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-26
Lakeside Methodist Calendar.
school at go a. m.

Sunday school at go a. m.
 The regular II d. m. and go D. m. preaching services. ta which all are most cordially welcome
 The Junior Epworth League will meet at D. m.
 The Senior Epworth League will meet at , D. m Misses Marie Ballard and Elleine Harrison. leaders.
 The Woman's Missionary SGcietN will meet with Mrs. Watkins Monday at ' D. m.
 Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7: D. m.. subject. The First Four Beat tudes.
 The public is invited to all these services
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-26
LITTLE ROCK MAY
 GET NEW TRAIN
Ramon That Cotton Belt Will Put on {. Train From Little Rock to St.
 Louis, via Altheimer. Which Will {. Compete With Other Lines Into st. sAs.a.t. . .Ouis.

Little Rock. Ark. Sept. 25.-Al- though local officials declare they know nothing of the matter, it is re- s'ported upon what appears to be ex- #cellent authority that the Cotton Belt will in the near future inaugurate a through ' n from Little Rock to St Louis, via Altheimer
 This information follows the an nouncement of the ballasting of the Altheimer branch of the Cotton Belt after it has been laid with the heav- jest steel on the system If this Lit
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-26

rolled for graduation. After the dis
 course the enrolment and organiza- lI"n will take place The choir wit render special music on both of thes' occasions. The roll book of tlt church will be completed anl lr1- warded to the Centennial Convenpop meeting at Pittsburg October Il-l9
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-26
The Christian Church. tCor. Sixth and Beech Street.
 Cline. Minister

Declaration Day
 l.5OO,O0O Christians will observe sunday as the Centennial of the day Elder Thomas CamDo.!l announce q the basis of Christian Union to De. Where the Bible speaks We speak: Where the Bible is silent, we are si-
 lent"
 This will be the morning subject or '33l ministers. At night 100000 Graduates in Bible Training will be the subject. Already l61 92O have on
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-26
Notice to the Public.

The annual conference rally of tn. Colored M. k. church, at Twelfth ave nue and Georgia street, will be held all day Sunday, September 2G. Rev. Scott, of Allen Temple; A. A. Elem ing, of St. ,John's: A. D. Rowan, J. IT. D. McCollum, Joe Singleton and Davis. pastor
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-26
Ohio Street Baptist Churcl..

Sixth Avenue and Ohio S,ree1D
 Sunday school 9:i5 a. III. Preach. Ing by the pastor at II a. ". ard at D. m. E. Y. P. l.. | o'clock Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at o'clock. You are invited to attend all these services. Strangers in the city are especially welcome to wor- ship with us
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-26
First Methodist Church.

Rev. T. Y Ramsey. Pastor.l
 Sunday school 9.3o a. m. C. o. Huber, superintendent Service II a, m and 1:30 D. m. by the pastor Good music and a cordial welcome. Public invited to all services.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-26
DR. THOMPSON
 GETS ENDORSEMENT
County Central Committee Met Here Yesterday and Made Some Reccm- mendatiOn>.

Dr. k. C-~Thcmps0ns~ chairman of the Jefferson county Republican Gen. tral l>Committee, was endorsAl for the Pine Bluff postmastership bytthe Gen. tral Committee at a meetingE held for that purpose in this city Saturday morning. A resolution was Also adop- ted recommending the appointment of W. J. Craig for the debuty United States marshalship infhis district. The~aame of Dr.--Ptompson will be sent to the state committee and the appointment of Craig urged by United States Marshal H L. Remmel, of Lit tie Rock. Thirty-one committeeman attended the meeting only few of whom were white. Major F. C.. Furth, the present postmaster. is also an ap- plleant for reappointment and has the endorsement of practically all of the business interests of the city Dr.. Thompson was an applicant for the place on former occasions, but Major Furth was named notwithstanding the fact that he did not ask the endorse ment of the county committee.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-26

Mrs. Ed Saunders and sons. Robert and Edward, who have been visiting MT. and Mrs. J. W. Wilkins for q short while, will return to their home in Memphis this afternoon
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-26
Carr Memorial Methodist.

Service at II a. m. and go D. m. Sunday school 9:45 a. m M C. Frank, superint endent Take East Sixth ear. Everybody welcome
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-26
AT CHURCHES.
' = . < < <
First Presbyterian Church

(f1fth Avenue and Walnut Street
 Sunday school 9.30 a. m. Sermon II a. m. and p. m Rev Fred Jan- cock, of Chin kiang. Chin,t. will cea- duct both services.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-26

You Had Better Buy that lot for your future home before prices get out of your reach. We have them at all prices and some of the most de- sirable in town. Easy terms if you haven't all the cash. Cotton Belt Sav- ing & Trust Co. 9-21d6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-26

BOY WANTED-RespOnsible position for boy, must be 16 years of age or older. Apply only in writing. no others considered
 a-2i dSt Isaac Dreyius Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-26
The EpMorth Leagnc Program for
 Sunday at ; D. m.

Sunday at 3 D. m. Topic. Faith ParalyZed by Fear. Leaders, Misses Marie Ballard an, Elleine Harrison. instrumental Voluntary by Pianist SonG
 Prayer closing with the Lord : Prayer.
 Psalm Ill, read responsively. Song.
 Scripture Lesson (Matt 14:22-33) and Topic given by leaders. Gods Cure for little Faith by five Leaguers.
 Faith Illustrated. Song.
 Open Meeting: "Why l Do Not Have Mere Faith. / Prayer: 'Lord Increase Ohr Faith
 Announcements Song
 Renediction.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-26
First Church oi Christ Scientist.
(l0S Pine Street

Services d. m. Subject, 'Itn- alltN, Wedne sdaN- evening meeting \ 0 clock. Reading room open from 2::32 to o'clock daily, except Sunday Public cordially invited
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-26
Lutheran hurch.

East Sixth Avenue and Florida St.)
 English Sunday school 9s30 Il. m German service 1o:45 a. nj. All are cordially invited ta attend
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-26

4 large residence for rent in fashionable neighborhood on West Fifth. In first class condition. Cotton Belt Savings & Trust Co.
 9-24dGt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-22
New York Stocks.

New York, Jan. 22.-Following are
the quotations on the stock market
today:
Gas 1O4, U. P. 1873, U. S. Steel pre-
ferred .1141s. u. S. Steel common 54h,
Reading 1871. Rock Island preferred
611s, Rock Island common 24A, North
western 17SA, Southern Pacific 129ls,
N. Y. Central 1885, Missouri Pacific
II, Great Northern IA, Northern Pa
cific 140A, L. & n. 123A, Snelters
S6B. c. F. l. 415s, Canadian Pacific
174%, Illinois Central 145As, Penna
1875, Erie 31A.. Lead S01s, C. & o.
61h, B. R. r. 20. B. & O. 112, Atchi-
son 9954, Locomotive 57A, Sugar 1898
st. Paul 1875, Copper TS7s, Republic
Steel preferred s71s, Republic Steel
common 25h, Southern Ry. 261s.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-22
LOCAL MARKET CONDITIONS.
Todays' Quotations on Provisions, Live
Stock, Feed and Fuel.

Todays' Quotations on Provisions, Live
Stock, Feed and Fuel.
Rock Island, Jan. 22.-Following are
the wholesale prices on the local mar
ket today:
Provisions and Produce.
Eggs-Fresh, SIC; packed, %.
Live Poultry-Hens. per pound, SC;
springs, lie pound.
Butter-Dairy, 26c.
Lard-11c.
Vegetables-Potatoes, 75c.
Feed and Fuel.
Grain-Corn. Gle; oats, SIC; wheat,
85c to GOO.
Forage-Timothy hay. So; prairie.
s Sto So; clover, IS; straw. Sc.
Coal-Lump. per bushel, 14c; slack,
per bushel, &c to SC.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-22
QUAKE VICTIMS ARE MANY
Cost of Caring for 100000 Homeless
Estimated at 100000 a Day.

Rome. jan 22.-Italy is confronted
with grave problem, the caring for
the 100000 persons made homeless by
the earthquake of last month in Sicily
and Calabria, and who have dispersed
not only to the interior of their native
provinces, but have gone in great
numbers to Naples and other of the
large cities of the country. At pres
ent, it is estimated. it is costing $780,
600 day to meet the simplest necessi-
ties of the poor, sum which neither
international charity nor the state can
long continue to bear. Furthermore,
the bestowal of charity is having an
i'll effect upon the lower classes AMI
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-22
THE MARKETS.

Chicago, Jan. 22.-Following are the
market quotations today:
Wheat.
May. 1O71a, 107%. 1879, 1O7A.
July, 97A. 97B, 975s, 97%.
September, 94M, 94A, 94R, 94k.
Corn.
May. 62A, 62B, 62h, 62$.
July, 62ss. GIN, 62as, CPS.
September, G2A, G2%. 625s. GIN.
Oats.
May. SO, 521s. So, So.
July, 46ss. 461k. 46A, 46as.
September, 391z. 3s1s, 1875, 1895.
Pork.
January, 1850, 1900, 17.25, 17.25.
May, 1927, 1870, 17.15, 17.15.