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The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1909-11-05

movement. this afternoon made ad.
dresses full OF hopeful enthusiasm.
kavanaugh Opens Convention.
William X Kavanaugh OF Missouri.
president of the association. called the
convention to order Saturday morning
and set forth briefly the aims and
plans OF the organization. He said the
deep waterway work is now In this
condition:
/. The sanitary district OF Chicago
has built the deep waterway. practi-
cally to Joliet, nearly 40 miles. and
on the work.
9 The entire route of the lakesto-
the-gulf deep waterway from Joliet TO
New Orleans. th- -ough the Des PLANES
river, the Illinois river and the Mis-
sissippi river, has been surveyed un
der direction OF congress by United
States engineers, who have officially
reported TO congress that the building
OF the deep waterway is feasible.
3. The people of the state OF Hi
nois have adopted constitutional
amendment providing for \ bond is
sue of $20,000,O00, the money to be
spent in constructing the deep water
way southward from Joliet.
4. A bill introduced by United States
Representative Richard Bartholdt Of
Missouri is now pending in congress-
providing for the issuance by the
Tyvit %
the amount of $500, 900 900, thu money
to be spent in constructing this deep
waterway from the lakes to the gulf
and other meritorieus projected river
improvements.
5. 1t is intended to ask the Sixty
hrst congress to pass = bill providing
definitely that the United States gov
ernment undertake the construction
Of the deep waterway from the point
where the Illinois work will end, to
the Gulf of Mexico.
In the afternoon, following the ad
dress of President Taft. Clifford Pin
chot, head of the government forestry
department. made an address on the
conservation Of the nations natural
resources.
In the evening the delegates to the
convention were entertained at stag
smoker by the Progressive union of
New Orleans. This evening all the
delegates and the ladies accompany
ing them were the guests of the Pro-
greSsive union at the New Orleans
Opera house. where La Juive" was
given by the French Opera Com
pany.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1909-11-05
His Politics at Home

political canvasser called at a
home the other day and inquired as
to the political Affiliations OF the man
Of the house.
"Oh, WELL" said the housewife.
hes everything. He's nice when he's
away. and he's not SO nice at other
times
But about politics." said the can
vasser rs he a Democrat or q Re.
publcan?"
Well. it depends on who he is
with" said the lady. IF it's policy
to be Democrat when he's with Dem.
ocrats. he's Democrat and wheH
he's with Republicans he's RspuL
lican."
Il understand" persisted the can
vasser. but between ourselves. wha.
is he at home?"
"Oh, at home he's a perfect terror.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1909-11-05

$See. .ooc. 900 Or S1.sss, ,oeo,o0e. and cut
It up and parcel the msney cut in this
and that section of the country. I
am opposed to any such proposition.
because it not only suells Of the
pork barrel but would bs 'psrk
barrel"
Sherman, Tee. 10 fer u.
Vice e-Presideat James .. Sherman
has brought to tho people Of Ne nid.
1le west the message Of the east.
promising eathvsiasGe support ei the
waterway program. We people Of
tho east depend 81 yevr people sf the
vest" said he When Vs help ysu.
We help ourselves. 50 there y every
reason why We shsull ls all n sur
power for yeu, as soon ~ we realize
what you want and why yev want it."
Speaker Cannon and Secretary Of
War Dickinson are no less outspoken
in their assurances Of support, and
many senators and representatives.,
among them Senator Lorinsr Of ILL
Iois. the father OF the deep waterway
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1909-11-05
Professor Griffin Dead

Naturalization j. Griffin, profes-
sor Of Modern Languages in Dakota
Wesleyan University and the oldest
member Of the faculty, died here at
his residence near the university Mon
day orenOon Of a complication cf dis
cases. His health has ben poorly for
several months, but his death came
after only few days Of illness as he
did not quit his class room until
Thursday. Professor Griffin was a
gentleman of considerable culture and
courteous bearing and had been iden-
titled with the university for the past
Z years. coming from Hamline Uni
versity at st. Paul where he was pro-
fessor Of modern languages He was
graduate Of Syracuse University,
student at the University OF Leipsic,
Germany, and member of the Phi
Beta Kappa society. Professor Crif-
fin leaves a wife, a daughter who is
practicing medicine in Mitchell and a
son whi is a teacher in the philippine
Islands. The funeral was held We'd
DesGay at the ethodist Episcopal
church in this city.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1909-11-05
DEEP WATERWAY IS
DEMANDED BY ALL
Great River Convention Is Held
in New Orleans.
PRESIDENT FAVORS PROJECT
Promises tho Present Administration
Will Support Issuance of Federal
Bonds If Fourteen-Foot Pro-
gram Proves Feasible.

New Orleans. Nov. l. Ringing
demands for IA feet through the val
Icy and elaborate argument in sup
pert Of the program TO-. the creation
Of . deep waterway from tho lakes to
the gulf have marked the great con
veHtion of tho Deep Waterway asss-
siatisn that opened here Saturday.
President Taft, Vice-President Sher-
nan, Speaker Cannon, governors OF
tn Mississippi valley states. innumer-
able senators and representatives and
a mighty throng of private citizens
whs believe in the big river project
are here and all urge that it be un-
dsrtaken and carried to speedy cen
clusisn.
President Taft Premises Support.
President Taft. who arrived in New
orleans escorted by = great Aotilla.
after an Illuminating trip down tho
Mississippi river from st. Louis. land
I'd from the lighthouse tender Olean.
der about eight o'clock Saturday
morning, and was driven to his no.
tel through streets that were cano.
pied with magnolia branches, palmet.
tees and southern moss, and every.
whore entwined in the decorations
were the notices Fourteen Feet
Through the. e.Valley" and River Rate
Regulation Is Rate Regulation" At
the Athenaeun in the afternoon the
president aroused a storm of cheers
by promising that if the l4-feet project
proved feasible and advisable, the
present administration would favor
the issuance of government bonds to
defray the cost
Not for "Pork Barrel"
At the same time Mr.. Taft made 1t
plain that he would not stand for any
plan to make a pork barrel OF the
project. He said he opposed any
such general bond issue of $500. .0o0,.
600 or $l000.O 100000 for waterways
improvement, the money TO be cut
up and parceled out to different sec
tions. He declared that the improve
ment of waterways had been carried
forward in haphaZard fashion in
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1909-11-05
SETTLERS IN FEUD
THREE SETTLERS ON ROSEBUD
RESERVATION MIX UP IN
GUN FIGHT
ATTACKING PARTY KILLED
SLAYER SURRENOERS TO THE
SHERIFF CLAIMING SELF.
DEFENSE

ROseland-As climaX to battle
between settlers ON the Rosebud res
ervation, fought three miles south pt
here. Albert A. Woods formerly Of
Fort Dodge. Iowa, is dead and John
IIangan is under arrest, having admit
ted that he committed the crime and
asserting il was in self-defense. Woods
and I.angan owned and occupied ad-
Joining claims, and the day OF the
killing John Langan and his sons.
Frank and Leo. were erecting house
In the fathers land. According to the
story told by witnesses, Woods wanted
the land for a brother who was to
come on from Fort Dodge and file a
contest against Langan. The morning
when John Langan commenced the
erection OF his house. Woods, angered
because settlement was being made
upon the land, took down his rifle and,
leaving home. started toward where
the Langans were at work. AS he
came on top of a hill 2>0 yards away,
he opened fire with a magazine fun,
the bullets flying in close proximity
to the workers. The Langan boys got
behind a pile OF lumber, but John
Langan. the father seized his rifle.
advanced toward Woods and returned
the fire dozen or more shots were
exchanged at a distance OF $50 yards
both men lying flat on the ground and
secreting themselves as much as pos
sible behind hillocks and tufts Of
grass Finally Langan got bead on
Woods head and sent bullet into his
brain. causing instant death. Langan
walked over to the body, realizing that
Woods was dead, he saddled his horse
and rode TO Lamro. fifteen miles away
where he surrendered To the sheriff.
waived examination and gave bonds In
he sum OF $4,000 to appear at the
next term Of court Langan and his
sons will claim that the shooting was
n self-defense and that If it had not
oren done all OF them would have
been killed.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1909-11-05
KILL REV0LUT|ON|ST
Execution of Ferrer Causes Trou-
BILE in Europe.
lno u Alfonso Of Spain Placed IN
Greater Danger by Shoot
inn Of Rebel at
Barcelona.

Barcelona-The execution Of Prof.
tor and convicted revolutionist. has
thrown many of the countries Of Eu-
reps into state bordering on civii
war and made more dangerous the
lives Of the msnarchs. Especially Is
il an added menace to King Alfonso
Of Spain.
Prof Ferrer was shot October IL at
the fortress Of Aontjuich. In which he
had been since his condemnation By
eourt-martial The doomed man faced
the firing squad without ninching and
fell dead at the first vOliey. Except
fer a nomentary expression OF emo
tion Immediately preceding his death
Fsrrer retained his composure to the
last. His attorney, NJ. Galceran, who
had defended the prisoner so Loyalty
as to bring about his own arrest for
Improperly addressing the court, had
obtained permission for 4 brief talk
with the revOlutiOnist before he was
led to the ditch in whic. he was to
die
After Ferrer's arrest his family was
dependent on his daughter. who at
once found employment in biscuit
factory. When her father had been
sentenced TO death the daughter made
q personal appeal to King Alfonso.
calling upon him In the name Of his
generosity and chivalry to spare her
fathers life When these facts were
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1909-11-05
Johns Vindication.

Who" asked his wife. directing a
suspicious look at him. was that
woman who just bowed to you?"
Il don't know. She must have bowed
to you. can't remember ever having
seen her before"
John. don't lie! You have a guilty
look. You and that woman"
II beg your pardon" the woman
said. after having hurried back, IL just
want to tell you. Mrs. Widgekin, that
will not have your dress ready to
try on until next Monday"
AS soon as he could decently break
away John hurried into a convenient
place and treated himself four times
In rapid succession.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1909-11-05
FINE RECIPE FOR COLDS.

Any druggist can supply these I'm
gradients or will get then frsA his
Wholesale house.
Nix half ptnt Of gsed whisksy. two
ounces Of slycerine: half ounce of
Concentrated pine compound. Shake
the bottle we'll each time aAl use -
doses Of a teaspo0nful 70 q tablespoon
ful fsur times . day" This prsssrip-
uon 10 said - wsrk wonders.
The Concentrated pine 10 q special
pine product aAl comes snly in half
ounce bottles. each enclosed II a. air
tight case. bat - sure it II labeled
Concentrated"
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1909-11-05

to Elkhart, Ind. Now he has a fast
run from Chicago to Toledo
He has acquired a modest fortune
through industry and economy. Out.
side of working hours he INDUCES in
horseback riding.
Mr.. Punches married Miss Seville
Kreider and they have two children
A daughter is the wife OF Charles
Clark of Elkhart.
Mr.. Punches is a member of the
Order OF Railway Conductors
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1909-11-05

thf past, and that new method
S hAould be adopted.
81 believe in the deep waterway"
sCaid the president II am for it. and
II shall use all the power that | pos
sess in doing what may be accom-
plished to give you citizens of this
great valley what you SO earnestly de-
sire. 1t is all part of a still great
er movement inausurated by Theo-
dore Roosevelt, and properly called
by him the conservation of our ma
tional resources
The projects for irrigation and for
the improvement of waterways in the
future are not to be for the purpose
of distributing pork to every part of
the country. Every measure is to be
adopted on the ground that it will be
useful to the whole country. They
are not to be adopted for sending
certain congressman back to Wash
ington or for making certain parts Of
the country profitable during the ex-
penditure of the money.
I'VE should take up every cOmpre-
henSive project on its merits and de-
termne whether the country where
the project is TO be carried out has so
far deevloped as to justify the enor-
nous expenditure of money and if it
will be useful when done. When we
decide in favor Of a project, | believe
in issuing bonds to carry it to com
pletion as rapidly as possible. 1t has
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1909-11-05
LEAVES TOWN FIVE MAYORS
viii Hold National Job After
Unusual Tangle.

Columbus. O.-Carl Carey Ander-
sen. who was twice elected mayor OF
Fostoria. o.. and once congressman
and followed this by attempting to
hold down both jobs at once. evetu-
ally giving tho town five mayors
puzzle. has decided to keep his con-
gressional job and let the other one
60. without waiting for the decision
Of the Ohio supreme court.
Anderson, who was Democrat In
Republican town. didn't want to
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1909-11-05

Webster.-The twentJ fifth ami
versanry 81 the elevation TO the priest.
hood OF RI. Rev. Monsignore II. Men
sing. pastor OF the Catholic church
OF the Mehster parish was appro-
priately observed. The anniversary
fell on Tuesday OF this week. at which
time the celebration took place. Dur
ing the quarter Of century interven-
ing since the elevation Father Men,
sing has been in charge of the cathO-
lie church here. The anniversary
services opened at ten o'clock in the
forenoon with solemn high mass.
Between thirty and forty priests from
South Dakota, Wisconsin and Iowa
were present to aid In the exercises.
In the afternoon public meeting
which addresses were made hY tha
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1909-11-05
TRAVELLED 100000 MILES
Railroad Conductor in 81 Years Serv
ice Rides Distance 80 Times
Around Earth.

Chicago.-L. j. Punches. who began
his railroad career 81 years ago at
Elkhart Ind has travelled more than
100000 miles. He was born in Ak
ron. O., and began railroad work as a
wiper in the shops. Later he became
a brakeman and freight conductor
In 1886 he was made passenger con.
ductor and given run from Chicago
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1909-11-05
The Russian Dynasty.

The present dynasty of Russia Is
the house of Romanoff. founded by
Car Michael Fedoroyite ROmanoh,
who ascended the throne in 1913
The Romanoffs are descended from
Andrew Kobyla. who came from Prus
sia to Moscow In 1914.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1909-11-05
Fortunes Whime,

Where did you git dc hand full O
changer" asked Meandering Mike. 1t
was forced on me-" answered Plodding
Pete "A lady up de road sicked de
dog on me. had to steal de pup an
sell i'm In self.defense."
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1909-11-05

Rough on Rats fools the rats and mice,
but never fools the buyer. The secret is,
you mot the maker) do the mixing. Take
q hint, do your own mixing; pay fer poi
sen only, then you get results. It's the un-
house. l5c, 25e, 76c.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1909-11-05

prison philanthropy. abolishing stripes
and convict uniforms generally. they
will soOA introduce dress suits fer the
well-behaved prisoners in eur penal
institutions"
We'll, you know. they already give
convicts watches and chains"
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1909-11-05
Mistaken Identity.

Il always did enjoy that scene n
which Hamlet comes cut and sslile.
auizes," said Mr.. Cumrox.
My dear" replied his wife, you
are confused again. You have gotten
Hamlet mixed up with that vaudeville
person wAe comes out and tArsws his
voice.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1909-11-05
Found!

Knieker-What 10 yeur definition of
4 gentleman?
Bocker-He was evidently ny wife's
first husband
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1909-11-05
Appreciatjon.

i was strongly tempted when we
were in the conservatory alone TO take
you in my arms and kiss you Would
you have been very angry with mo Ii
had done so?" "Yes-very. But
thank you for the compliment"
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1909-11-05

An Office seekers love for his coun-
try Is a good deal like that Of titled
foreigner for an American heiress.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1909-11-05
Inaratitude.

A Missouri farmer was nearly
kicked to death by a mule that he
had rescued from a burning barn. A
mule may be a. ungrateful as .
thOughtless son.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1909-11-05

Or Pierce's Pellets, small. SUI: rcoatsl. easy to
take as candy, regulate and lnvigorats stomach
liver and bowels and sufe constipation.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1909-11-05
Birth Of Biblical Art

The frst Biblical illustrative art
consisted in the symbolic frescoes OF
the CatacOmbs
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1909-11-05

When the end of your work is cut
Of sight. look aloft.--De Lesseps.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1909-11-05
y PAJNKILLER

PERRY DAVIS PAINKILLER
has NO substitute. No other remedy IL - ef-
fective for rhcumsti sm lumbago. stiffness neuralgia
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1909-11-05

Some family skeletons are padded
bevond recognition
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1909-12-24

cause Ia admiration dc rplu> pucs
mmca ci6 -eiiales dc tcncr I'm dc,en
lacc ialaI. illnra qle csta lnuerto So
cree qtc yiyi1 tauto dclirI" : IL lies
pejada fucgza dr ~ mrnralidad.
Los hmcr.il"s fcndrin lusar RI
micreulc- pfulinn cn Ia lelc,ia lc
Santa GpIfIa, IL pafrpua ,Ie Bruse
la. III rrl cEpm-;t eu ~ testunento
. el ,Ie-cp,ir qlc lp- uIns en su> fune
ralc- .ean dc T., mas silnplc-. pcro
20 salr qIc scri cficrrulo con h
ponipa dc-ple4e,,ia ou ol cntierrp dc
~ pa.ir Loopllaio /. >cra cuierratlo
ri !a,t,f'i" "a e,pn>a r dc ipa'irc en-
Ii crifia ,ie Santa Nqfia.
A ia- ruatro dc lltar,lc RI piblico
fG1 aimifi,ip cn J. cimara mortuo
ria don ic c>tavD ri cqdiver cn capi
III, ~ liente ht-'a ias ,cis NJ IA tarle
que IN. conIi-llp al palacio DC Bru
,e.is. Ni!r- 'ie pcrspna< pasar0n iren
tc "a ciiiver riyos iadps cs,aban
dc PIE to-, p!if-iaI'-, y 10, nonja>.
Dos v-lis v1cilan,e5 dcrranal,an
una liz iu-cg9ra ,pire IN semilaate
tan amarillo como Ia ccra. pcro al
que L. mucrtc 40 L. ilaIia l...cily Dcr
Ter uaia '!e ~ aus'eriisd.
>e h. heeho piioIico cI sig,iicnte
ex'r4cfD aiel te>.amert0 tel rcv.
-Dsio Il mis- s5i,.s b. tres raiiIo1es
pee, ne neras.@ IL. M pasire.
kgpzY y.e nj cn'iero sra Senr!IIg
: q.e ten-a l.-ar 5 IA zictc ,le IA
-aa5 as
~ ahsa he-Ee r,.il.lic,.s la L.
ril- aft..ils- .Iol t..i....a..lto zero
- presume El- le-a ! Ia baroness lie
-@n .t D'mg1art,o; esposGJ
{. E--.5 ~ - yasta io.t4aa.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1909-12-24
El principe Alberto Leopoldo de Belica.

la vida del reycuya vida privada
Sc crltica generalmente micntras s,l
grandeza intellectual cs unanime-
monte glorifieada, La ''Eioile Rel9;'
vel "Pet,t Blue" cnsalzan su obra en-
Belglca y el Congo.
La princesa Luisa, de Relgica, la
mayor dc srls tres hijas, lego hoy
Il Brusclas. La segunda de sus hijas.
Estefanla, condesa de Ionvav csta
ba aquf cuando mlrio sll padre, pc
70 no lc fuc permtido vcrlo en- slls
poslrcros momentos. Dcsprts dc
mlerto fue admitida en- la camara
mortuorla Y Sc lanz6 sobre el cuer
20 en- I'm cstado de incontcnibIc do
lor. FL principe, Alberto Ia nucva "a
beza suprcma de los dcstinos de
l3clglca, tomo la mano dc su angus
ta prlma Y Sc postraron dc rodillas
junto al cadivcr del monarra.
A una hora muy tenprana cl pre-
sidcntc del conseio de ministro Sc
nor Schollaer, ftt d palacio y baio
su direction Sc puhlic6 I'M nrimero
de " NonteW Of,cai' anunciando
Ia fornacl6n de una regcncia com
puesta del eonselo dc minister's. Ia
que nomlnalmente manclara las
rcnlas del gobicrno, hasta que ri
heredero del trono, cl principe Al
herto, presto iuramcnto, cercmonia
que tcndra lIgar dcspucs del cntic
rro.
FL minlstro americana seiior vii
! son tan proniO como 80 cntcro G!c ia
muertc del rev prescnt6 su condolcn
cia a la familia real y Ia expression
de duelo al ministro dc estado 49,
nomhrc de los E.stahos EnidoS.
La mIcrtc del rcv no cause d.
turbio alenn en- los ncgocios. Ia
bolsa ha cslado flrmc. Adcmas dc
Sls olros valones aneriranos. a
rev tcnia mIcha- accinne5 dc tran
vlas elcctfico-, espcciallncnte dc
Indiana.
In cable dc Londrcs dirc que alli
50 cree que Ia mucrte dc Lcopoldo
ca'isara POGO cfccto cn Ia situaciGn
poliilca DE Europa. que ha hecho
de,aparccer tIc Ia c>cen1 al lionbrc
que saba los sccnctoS mis in,inos
dc eaIa pals Y cIvos talerrrs inte
lcctnales y practices cspcci'.lmentc
en- amos ant1fipres, fucrpn utiliza
dos con frecuereia por als coleea-
sG3eranos.
Iodos los comenfarios en- Lon
dns acusan i Leopoldo como re-
pon.ahlc dc las barbandaies come
tidas Ell Fl Congo ) So cree que con 81
muerte caFnblaran los mitOdos al
nlnlstraiiyDs en- aqIella cOIVnia.
Se cree que 81 s'icesor Sc approve
che mucho he 81 reciente yaJe al
Africa, ' que seri mas liberal en-
cuan;o ! Ia CONCESSION de rc:ormas.