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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-09-30
Annual Meeting w. G. r. U.

Brookings-The annual state con-
vention of the w. G.. Il. u, just closed
was largely attended and in all re-
spects was a grand ucces Several
speakers of national reputation were
present, amongst them being Mrs.
Beauchamp Of Lexington, Ky. who de-
livered the address at both the norm
ing n efening meetings on Sunday,
The officers elected for the coming
year are as follows
President-Mrs. Anna Simmons OF
Faulkton.
VicePresident-Mrs. e. c. Lundquist
of Sioux Falls.
The balance of the officers were re.
elected.
The delegates to the national con
vention which meets at Omaha in Oc-
tober are as follows:
Mrs. Luclla Ramsey of Woonsocket,
Mrs. Stacy Cochran, Mrs. Quincy Lee
Morrow OF Brookings, Mrs. p. T..
Johnson of Highmore, and Mrs. Car
sen of Mitchell.
The delegates selected to represent
South Dakota at the worlds conven
ton of the w. G. T. u. which meets In
Scotland In 1910 are Mrs. Simmons
the state president, and Mrs. 8. A.
Bidwell of Mitchell.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-09-30
Poet OF S|ERRAs'
Famous Old Joaquin Miller Busy
Compiling His Works.
Patriarch Explains Why He Has Re-
fused Tempting Offers to Lecture
Lives on Mountain Top over
looking Frisco Bay.

San Francisco.-Sitting on the door
step of his cabin home, The Hites.
1000 feet up in the mountains behind
Oakland, Joaquin Miller, the Poet of
the Sierras,' explained the other day
why he had refused an offer to tour
The United States and England as a
lecturer.
1t was neither because the patriarch
poet is averse to revisiting the scenes
Of his first triumphs as an exponent
Of the native wonders of the country
TO the west Of the Rockies, nor be-
cause a money inducement was lack
Ing. The nature lover won't come
he has finished his work of compil-
Ing a combination autobiography, his
tory and all his poems he believes are
worth perpetuating. There are to be
six volumes, and proofs of the first
volume have just been delivered to
the author.
For many years, how many no one
on the mountain side or in Oakland is
able to say, Joaquin Miller has mad
his headquarters on the big sweepiL
table land on the very top of the noun
tain overlooking San Francisco bay,
and as far back as the Oldest inhabit-
ants memory goes he has always sup
ported one or more youthful, aspiring
artists and poets. To house these pro-
teges the poet has built from time to
time replicas of his own cabin, until
to-day there are a dozen little, odd
shaped buildings, each one containing
only N room and all with high
peaked roofs anu stained glass win
dows.
On one of the two peaks rising above
the table land, 1000 acres in extent,
and all of it the property of the ven-
cradle poet, is a great stone monu-
ment, erected by Joaquin Miller him
self, and marking, so he declares with
apparent sincerity, "the grave Of
Moses
IF Moses isn't buried here, where
Is he buried?" is the poets never fail
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-09-30
TWO-CENT RATE CASE
Evidence Will be Taken Before Mas
ter October 20

On Oct. 20, before Special Master III.
N. Gates of this city, will begin the
taking OF evidence in the injunction
suits brought by the railroad COM
panies of South Dakota to prevent the
enforcement of either a two-cent or a
two and a half cent fare in the state.
The legislature of 1907 authorized the
railroad commission to order a two and
a half cent passenger rate If the board
found by inquiry that 1t would be reas-
enable. The board issued such an or
der but the railroad companies at once
secured an injunction against the or
der. Before this case could be heard
the last legislature passed an unQuali-
fled two-cent fare law, but this also
was enjoined by the railroad COM
panies and, by order OF Judge Garland
of the federal court, this case was COM
bined with That for a two and a half
cent fare. III. N. Gates was chosen
special master to hear the testimony
and report his findings to the court.
EXPERT is READY.
The delay on the part of the state
was made necessary in order to obtain
a report OF the South Dakota business
OF the railroads involved. For this
purpose an expert was employed who
has served in the same capacity in a
number of other states. including Min
nesota. 1t is understood this account
ants examination on behalf of the
South Dakota authorities has been fin
ished. 1t was a big task, involving
the preparation of some 1000 sheets
Of figures, each several feet square.
There will be nc dispute of the states
figures, as they have been taken from
the books of the railroads themselves.
The question will be one Of interpreta-
ton of these figures and the distribu-
ton of expenses and receipts. The
railroad companies will rely upon the
United States supreme courts decision
in the Ames case, wherein the court
held that only traffic originating n
terminating within the state could be
taken into consideration in determin-
ing whether a rate ordered by the
state Is conflscatory. A large part of
the travel in South Dakota is inter-
state business and the state will on
tend that hat portion of 1t within
the state should be considered in pass
ing upon the proposed rate. The same
question is involved in the Missouri
rate case decided by Judge Mcpherson
and Attorney General Clark hopes the
point will be passed upon and the
former ruling Of the court reversed,
before the South Dakota case 10 finally
decided by Judge Garland.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-09-30
WILL FOLLOW Up
JOHNSON POLICIES
NEW STATE EXECUTIVE AN.
NoUNcEs coURsE-APPoIN-
TEES TO REMAIN.
WHILE STATE AND NATION MOURN
Thousands Pass the Bier Of Dead
Chieftain and Drop a Tear for
the MAN They Dearly
Loved.

Gov. Eberhart will continue the poll
cies of John A. Johnson. He will re-
move none of the Johnson appointees
from office, and even those members
Of Cow Johnson's official family whose
relations, political beliefs and person
al relations with the former governor
suggest their designations, will stay
with the new governor until Nov. l.
After a conference with Frank "A.
Day, Governor Johnson's private sec
rotary, Governor Eberhart announced
that Mr.. Day would remain as
his private secretary until Nov. 1.
Mr.. Day, who had intended resigning
at once, will remain at Governor Eber-
harris personal request. His success
sor will not be named at this time.
1T would, of course, be impossible
for me to remain Governor Eberhart's
secretary" said Mr.. Day.
In speaking of the situation Govern
Tor Eberhart said:
at will be my aim to continue so
far as is possible the policies of Gov
lernor Johnson. He was elected for a
Itwo-year term, and / am governor by
accident"
The death of Governor Johnson puts
an end to the democratic regime in
the state of Minnesota and already the
republican leaders of the state are
planning to retain the s~trategetic posi-
ton t~hey'havc regained. There is a
steady stream of callers on Governor
Eberhart and there have already been
applications for the positions which
must be filled by the new governor.
Grimmer Likely to Remain.
Harvey Grimmer, executive clerk for
Governor Johnson, may be retained by
Governor Eberhart. Mr.. Grimmer is a
newspaper man. He was a republican
when he took Office under Governor
Johnson. He was, Of course, a John
ION supporter. but many of the state
knicials believe that Governor Eber-
hart would make a good political move
retaining him.
Legislation Would Help Widow.
II the probating Of Governor John
|. Johnson's estate shows that the late
Iovernor's property is not sufficient to
eep Mrs. Johnson in comfortable cir
instances, the Minnesota legislature
hay make IN appropriation for her
|eneft. Senator A. ID. Stephens, Of
Vrookston, suggested that it would be
appropriate for the legislature to take
be necessary steps to provide for a
ulitable income for Mrs. Johnson.
Fred B. Lynch. democratic national
Bmmitteeman, and Judge T. ID.
RBrien, of the supreme court OF Min
uesota, are to be appointed admins
Vators Of the estate of John A. John
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-09-30
Rino Of Chinese "orafters."

Prince Ching. head of the foreign
department of the Chinese govern
ment, is pictured aS an eminent orr
entail CRATER by the Picking CORE
ST ondent of the London Times, who
writes: "Since the downfall of Yuan
Shih-kai the Waiwu-pu Ooreign Of
fice) has relapsed into its former state
of incapacity, and for this Prince
Ching is to blame. Amiable but cor
rupt, he has stood for a generation for
all that is worst in Chinese Off cial-
dom. All stories of his ~rapacity, his
greed, his INSCRIPTIONS sales of office.
his Indifference to the affairs Of state.
His wealth is enormous, yet no gen.
erous or charitable action has ever
been recorded in his favor. Every new
minister in every office of emolument
has to pay him toll"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-09-30
Claim Smallest Tax Levy

Characteristic residents OF this
place claim for their town the disIinc-
ton of having levied less taxes for
the coming year than any other town
of its size in the state. The levy just
made by the town council for municip-
al expenses during the coming year
will bring in only 5000 in taxes, and IL
is figured that this will be ample for
the purpose for which the levy is made,
The low amount of taxation is due to
the fact that Chancellor has not a dol
lar of outstanding bonded indebted
ness. Other towns in this vicinity OF
about the size Of Chancellor have
levied not less than in the neighbor-
hood Of 5000 in taxes for conduct
ing the affairs of the towns for the
coming year.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-09-30

to the vacancy in the office and to the
fact that the position upon the presi-
dent pro tenn of the senate, but Sen.
ator Smith stated that he had decided
not to take the oath of Office at this
item, and Chief Justice Start indicated
that this would be entirely satisfac.
tory, so long as no other official duties
were to be performed.
Mr.. Smith, the new lieutenant gov.
ernor, is 4S years old and is Il native
Of Minnesota. He has represented the
forty-third district in the senate for
three terms and vas a representative
in the legislature of 1896 and 1897.
Mr.. Smith vas one of the leaders Of
the senate and his name has been
mentioned in connection with the
United States s~enatorship. He IL
married.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-09-30

Governor Johnson's body left Ro-
chester on a special train over the
Great Western railway for st. Paul,
accompanied by Mrs. Johnson, Fred
Johnson, the governors brother, Miss
Margaret Sullivan, Frank A. Day,
Fred B. Lynch, w. R. Wylie, of Min
neapolis, colonel on the governors
staff, and Mayor Thompson, of Ro-
chester, together with a committee
of citizens of that city.
Many Thousands View the Body.
The scenes at the state capitol while
the body lay in state were beyond de-
scription. The governors body was
removed from the private offices to
the rotunda about $50, and the doors
were opened to the public at 1000
o'clock. From that time until 5:45,
when the building was cleared for the
coming of Mrs. Johnson, $4,000 people
had taken a last look at the dead exc
cutive. At Z o'clock the doors were
opened again and before the building
could be closed it is estimated that
another $4,000 had gazed on the gov.
errors countenance.
Mrs. Johnson cam to the capitol at
6:35 o'clock. The clearing of the
building began at 5:45 o'clock, and
before 6 it was empty except for the
handful of militiamen who composed
the guard of honor. Mrs. Johnson
came with her brother-in-law, Fred w.
Johnson; Miss Margaret Sullivan, the
friend who has been constantly at her
side for days; her friend, Miss Reddy
OF Chicago; Mr.. and Mrs. Hoke Nc
Call and Mr.. and Mrs. Briggs.
The body was taken from the Uni
versity emu entrance Of the build
ing. Preceded by the First regiment
and the three batteries of artillery,
a band formed from st. Paul Musi-
clans union, and numbering nearly 100
led the procession.
The order of march was as follows:
Band, military escort, st. Thomas
Cadets, honorary pallbearers. hearse
and active pallbearers, governors
staff, state officers, regents of
the State university, members of
the legislature, former state officials
and legislative members, state employ
es, delegations, societies.
The committee appointed by Speak
er Rockne yesterday to represent the
house of representatives, is composed
of the following: George N. Buck, Du-
luth; John Dalzell, Morton; F. j. John
son, Fergus Falls; James Carley,
Plainview; l.. H. Johnson, Minneapo-
lis; James landau, st. Paul; Elmer
King, Little Falls; Ole Peterson, st.
Peter; DR.. j. A. Gates, Kenyon; c. j.
Swendsen, st. James.
The honorary ~pallbearers were Gov
ernor Eberhart, former Governors
Hubbard, Lind, Nelson and Van SAINT,
Governor Burke of North Dakota,
President Cyrus Northrop and Chief
Justice Start. The active p~allbearers
were Fred B. Lynch, Frank A. Day.
Justice Thomas ID. O'Brien, Edward
T. Young, A. C.. Weiss of Duluth and
John 8. Wise Of Mankato.
Eberhart Takes Oath.
A. o. Eberhart, of Mankato, has TAX
en- the oath of office as governor of
the state of Minnesota. The oath was
administered by Chief Justice Start
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-09-30

ing query of all who suggest that the
idea is absurd.
On the other peak is the cemetery
In which are buried the poets mother.
his daughter, several old friends Of
the days of 40, whose dying wish was
that they lie in the little brush,
fence plot watched over by joaquin
Miller. Also In the cemetery are many
cats and dogs.
Towering up beside the cemetery,
and a landmark that can be seen
20 miles off down in the valley,
is the great funeral pyre of rough
stone Joaquin Miller fashioned with
his own hands. II is hollow and the
top is covered with iron grill work.
Inside this hollow space is piled sew.
eral cords of oii-soaked wood. At his
death the poets body will be placed
on top Of the pyre and the ashes that
remain will be scattered to the ou,
winds"
In dedicating his autobiography to
the memory of his parents, Joaquin
Miller asks permission to introduce
himself, "for it really seems to me
that from the day | was suddenly
discovered and pointed out in Lon.
don / have been an entire stranger
I'm my own land; the land | have
loved, lived for, battled for from
the first. AS for that red-shirted
and hairy man bearing my name
abroad, and standing before kings
I never saw him, never heard of
him until on returning to my W
country | found that this unpleasant
and entirely impossible figure ever at.
tended and even overshadowed nv
most earnest work"
So much doubt has shrouded Joaouip
Miller's parentage that his own state.
ment of his early history has peculiar
interest. my cradle was a covered
wagon, pointed west" he writes. 81
was born in a covered wagon. I am
told, at or about the time It crossed
the line dividing indiana from Ohio
wherein my mother was born. NV
mothers people were Dutch, not Ger.
mans. as has been so often said and
they were the oldest Dutch in the land
My grandfather Miller. of Scotch
stock, from Kentucky, fell at Fort
Meigs on the Maumee river. have
read ne was an officer, but hope and
believe he was of the ranks. Please
let the dead patriot acknowledgement
cucon Of idiots seeking an ancestry
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-09-30

Pond camps with the bodies OF two
eagles which he found in the Ten Mile
Shanty road about five miles from
here. The head of n of them had
been clawed terribly and the throat
of the other had been torn open.
That they both met their death at
the hand of tho cat there can be no
AdSss&s.s~HU$rhow" she managed to des-
patch them without herself sustaining
serious injury, is a complete mystery
which even Bill Mcbride, the Houston
mountain bee fancier doesn't attsnpt
to unravel.-Kennebso Journal
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-09-30
Crack Corn Cutter

Mellette-John ]. Muloony, employ.
ed rs al expert corn cutter on the
farm OF Z. Poison, near here, has is.
sued a challenge to other corn cutters
in South Dakota. stating that he viii
forfeit $50 to the man who can cui
more corn 10 hills square In a given
time than he. Muloony states that M
won the championship Of Wisconsir
IN fs6t, cutting 122 sssIn 10 iUrrs-
and the championship Of Iowa at Ma.
son City In 1902 by cutting 1872 shock;
He states that he Is willing to give
$50 to the man who can beat him II
South Dakota for 1903.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-09-30
Didn't EVEN LOSE ONE LIFE

Mrs. Ryder's window apparently but
little the worse for her experience.
Some of the long fur about her
throat was missing and there were
several scratches on her back, but
she was purring c~ontentediy and has
taken her cpstcUaSx al1RxapcA-.~A1
milk and sardines to-day without the
slightest difficulty.
The final act in the drama was I'M
folded this afternoon when Dave Hut
Crimson arrived here from his Bee
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-09-30

son. Both were personal friends of
the governor and they will perform
their duties as a last tribute to their
friend.
All of Governor Johnson's private
papers are locked in a metal box in
the vault in the governors Office in
st. Paul. Until this vault is opened
the value of the estate will not be
known.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-09-30

procured Doan's Kidney Pills and
began using them. This remedy helped
me at once, strengthened my kidneys
and corrected the disordered condi-
ton"
Remember the name-Doan's. Sold
by all dealers. SO cents = box. Foster
Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-09-30
hrrled on by Eagles, Cat Kills Both
Birds and Gets Home Compar-
ativelv Unhurt.

Some days ago two large eagles de-
upon the town Of Milo and
-: \ US fsfsiah CAT
klonging to Mrs. l.. H. Ryder at the
liver lake hotel. No n ever ex-
to see her again. but Monday
brning she reappeared outside Of
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-09-30

"
condition of the kid
neys, some backache
and irregular pass
ages of secretions. At
times l was obliged
to get up out of bed
at night. and the
urine was unnatural
in appearance. On the
advice of a friend /
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-09-30

Don't hang your harp on the will.
lows, no matter what happens. Keep
1t tuned and going.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-09-30

Palm tree prosperity does not de-
pend upon weather or climate.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-09-30

AS the rose breatheth sweetness
from its own nature, so the heart of
a benevolent man %produceth good
works.-Dodsley.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-09-30
Kidney Disease Shows Many Painful
and Unpleasant Symptoms.

George S. Crowell, 1109 Broadway.
Helena, Mont, says: Il was troubled
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-09-30

n Fight Must BE Made.
Garibaldi: A bold onset is halt thu
battle.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-09-30
II Your Ewes Bother You

get a box of PETTIT'S EYE SALvE, old
reliable, most successful eye remedy made.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-05-14
MEETING IS CALLED
TO CONSIDER THE
MAURY COUNTY FAIR
STOCKMEN AND FARMERS URGED
TO BE PRESENT ON NEXT
MONDAY.
CARD ISSUED BY JNO. ". FRY
HOPES to Put Enterprise on a Footing
Where Even More Good Can Be
Accomplished Than in the Past.
Need New Blood.

Shall the Maury County Fair con-
tinue under the former management,
or shall new blood be taken In ana
an effort made to interest greater
number of breeders, farmers and bus
mess men in the enterprise? This
question will be answered at a meet
ing of stockmen and farmers called by
Col. John w. Fry for next Monday in
the County Court room at Columbia.
The present managers wish to DO
whatever is for the best interest OF the
county, it's breeding and agricultural
advancement. They have used their
hest efforts in the past to give first
class fair and it is our belief that they
have succeeded. They are not now
trying to shift the burden of the under
taking to other shoulders, but are will
ing to try again and if possible TO 90
even better It has been suggested,
however. that not enough people are
interested in the fair. That with new
blood it could be placed on oroadeF
and more useful plane, and the meet
ing Monday is to decide whether stock
men and farmers want to come and
help in the management.
Mr.. Fry's card is as follows:
The owners of South Side Park
have indicated their willingness TO
divide profits with any number OF fVe
or more citizens who will join in run
ming the Fair this year; or they Will
sell part or all, provided 1t Is bought
for the purpose of keeping up Fair
in this county. Therefore, l ask all
who may be interested In perpetuating
good Fair in this County to meet IN
the County Court room next Monday
at ten o'clock so that we may have
your advice and counsel upon the
best plan to pursue.
Respectfully,
JNO. w. FRY.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-05-14

stay. On Thursday of last week he
was complimented with an elegant
dining given by Mr.. and Mrs. Spence
McFall. The table was prettily deco
rated with spring flowers. Covers
were laid for eight and a seven-course
menu served. Friday evening Miss
Sarah Cochran entertained at cards In
honor of Miss Emma McFall and Mr..
Archibald. Tie parlors were artis-
tically decorated with profusion OF
snow balls and at the conclusion OF
the game a dainty ice course was
served. Sunday Mrs. Emma McFaH
gave an elegant dining complimentary
to her guest and Monday evening
Misses Mary and Emma McFall gave
a progressive euchre party for MT.
Archibald. The five tables were ar
ranged in the parlors which were
beautifully decorated with masses OF
crimson roses and handsome house
plants. At the close of the game a
delicious two-course luncheon was en-
joyed.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-05-14
NEW CONCRETE
COMPANY HERE
r. HARDY AND HORACE RAiNEN
FORM A NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
STONE DUST.

Another concrete company has been
launched in Columbia.
The new enterprise is known as
The Columbia Concrete Co. and is
composed of Messrs. Horace Ralney
and +. Hardy. The new company ad-
vertises in this issue of The Herald
that they are prepared to undertake
all forms of concrete work. Tney
nronose to use stone dust instead OF
sand in all concrete work, which Is
claimed to give much better results IN
concrete manufacture. The new com
nanv has not established headquar-
tiers yet, but are already engaged III
the construction of several jobs.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-05-14
WILL CLOSE DOWN
FOR SUMMER REPAIRS

The Columbia Mill & Elevator mas
closed down its Touring mill and ele-
vator for the usual summer repairs,
which repairs are now in course OF
nrogress and will amount to consld-
cradle Several new machines VIII
he installed in the -four mill which
will add greatly to the mills capacity
and quality There is not grain OF
wheat in the mill, all having been
ground before closing down, but the
ware house is stored full of -four. The
mill will hardly start before the new
crop Of wheat comes in.
The City Grain & Feed Co.'S. plant
is also closed down for repairs. Each
year this mill closes and makes ex-
tensive repairs. on both the feed mill
and elevator preparing for the new
crop.