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The Huttig news., 1909-05-22
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There are more than 9 900 dis tinct operations in the work of as sembling watch.
 The worlds oceans cen'ain c. 100000 cubic miles of salt.
 The wholesale price of a male canary is about 70 cents in Germa- ny, while a female costs only 1z cents.
 Only 10 per cent of Japans pop- ulation may be eiassed as illiterate.
 The coal bill of the United States navy during 1908 amounted to $5, ,545, ,OOO.
 Eight times as much energy is expended in walking upstairs as on the level.
 According to a recent consular report. the telegraph offices in Ja- pan numbered at the beginning of this year 3.3O8, and the lines were 5,38z miles long, with a total length of wire 92,22z miles. Nearly 100000 telegrams were handled during the year.
 Galveston has not only displaced all but one of her American com pettors in the volume and the value of her foreign commerce. thereby felegating Boston to the fourth place in the column, but was the only port in the United States to show gain in her exports and imports during 1908, all the oth- CTS, including New York, suffering declines, as compared with the business of 9Oz.
 Germany, with 21O,OOO square miles, is about the combined size of Nevada and Colorado.
The Huttig news., 1909-05-22
BUSINESS METHODS NffOfD ON FARM.

The greatest aim in all lines of human activities is reduction of cost and increase of efficiency This is just as true on the farm as elsewhere. Reduce the cost of energy or effort and then direct 1t in the lines of greatest possible re- suits and thereby increase it's ef-
 ficiency in production of that for which there is demand and which will satisfy human wants and needs should be the first aim in rendering more profitable our great Southerl
 business, that of farming. That means that agriculture must be re- dvced to a business basis just as much as is any other undertaking
 Before a manufacturer declares dividend he must know what 1t has cost him to maintain and operate his plant since the previous divl- dena was declared. and also what the goods produced have sold for. He don't try to recall the items of cost nor the selling prices without some aid. Records have been kept and it is to these he refers for the information. He gets it first hand and he uses it to the advant
 az of parties interested in the factory. In addition to the daily records of work done, goods pro- duced and the sales made and goods delivered, and annual inven- tory of the entire establishment is made and filed in order that defin- ite knowledge of exact conditions of the business may be available. Tie factory that fails to keep such records has a rough time in secur- ing additional capital for operating expenses or to enlarge the plant
 The same business methods should be given a place on the farm. If it is to she advantage of the manufacturer to know just what it cost him to operate his plant to make one million yards of cloth or a single yard, it certainly should be to the interest of the farmer to know what it costs in labor. fertilizers. time and capital to make one hundred bales of cot ton or one pound. Applied busi- ness methods is one of the greatest needs of our agricultural system.
The Huttig news., 1909-05-22
Sadie, La.

We had a nice little rain here Saturday evening which was need- ed very much.
The Huttig news., 1909-05-22

We had nice little rain here Saturday evening which was need- ed very much.
 The w. o. w. of Red Oak Camp 423, failed to fill their appointment Saturday night on account of bad weather, but will have call meet ing fourth Saturday night. All members are invited to be present
 The Misses Brasher of near Tucker were the guests of Misses Cobb Sunday.
 Some of the Sadie people at tended the cream supper at MT. md Mrs. Walter Smiths Saturday evening.
 Misses Eula and Sula Brasher visited with Misses Ellie and Sadie Smith Thursday.
 
 R. L. Jones of Lapile was here Sunday afternoon.
 w. H. Brasher, who has been very sick the past week, is slowly improving.
 Mrs. Etta Byers is visiting with relatives near Tucker this week.
 Gordon Sehon attended church at Harper Springs Sunday.
 Mrs. Alice Downs of Decatur is visiting with friends here this week.
 Misses Myrtle Wheelis and Fran cis Lawrence visited the Misses Adams Thursday.
 J. L. Stripling and J. N. Cobb of Lapeer attended the Sunday School here Sunday and took an active part in the singing, which was very much appreciated by the Sadie people.
 Miss Rosalee Smith of Cecil vis- tied Miss Omega Wise Sunday.
 J. P. Adams and son. J. K. made a business trip to Huttig Monday
 F. M. Byers and Ernest went to Litroe Monday.
 Willie Crow and Linsey Cox of Tucker was here Sunday.
 Paul Smith of Litroe visited Sadie Sunday afternoon.
 w. T. Sehon attended court at Farmerville the first of this week.
 Dr. Hudson and L. E. Smith of Litroe were in Sadie Monday.
 We like to do job printing of all kinds.
The Huttig news., 1909-05-22

We like to do job printing of all kinds.
The Huttig news., 1909-05-22
TOWN OFFICIALS.

The following are the duly elected of- fcials of the incorporated town of Hut tig:
 Mayor-Dr. R. E. Rowland.
 Recorder-W. H. Moore.
 Marshal-E. Nj. Cabiness.
 Aldermen-J U. Brown, c. T. Thomp- son. H. w. Baskin, T. c. Rowland, and F w. Scott.
 Board of Education-A. E. Culbreath Df. R. E. Rowland, J. U. Brown, F. w Scott and A. w. Corkins.
The Huttig news., 1909-05-22
Colored Column
R. B. CovINoTon, Editor.

1 years cd, one of the Wealthlest and best known negro ministers and educators in Arkansas, died at his home. No. 1918 Pullen street. Pine Bluff, Saturday afternoon at Ills o'clock, after an illness of several months. He is survived by his wife. He was well known here and his death is blow to the negro race in this state. Matte Wiley, who came here from Okalona, Ark, died Monday at 7:5o, aged 20 years. She was buried here at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon.
 A number of the boys went to Monroe Sunday to see the ball game between Hot Springs and Monroe. Lon Watts and w H. Davis being among the ones who did not return home until Monday. Mrs. Theresa Sheperd is visiting at Bastrop, La.
 Frank Francis of Bastrop is vis- iting his brother, James, here this week.
 F. w. Moore and bride. who were married at Aurelle on May 18th, arrived in Huttig Monday and will make this their home.
 Rev. Lee Mitchell. presiding el- der of the Magnolia district of the A. M. E. church, held his quarterly conference in Huttig May IS and l 6 and preached a wonderful ser mon at the morning service.
 Rev. B. F. Bank of Strong preached here last Sunday night. An enjoyable surprise party was given at the home of MT. and Mrs Brooks Thursday night by Prof R. w. Dyer and others.
 Rev.R. Lilly of Lawson preached to crowded house at the churcf Monday night.
 Amos Lawson was sm ng tn Monroe visitors Sunday.
 The News $l .OO per year. The Young Peoples Lyoeum organizec at the Union High school under the auspices of their teacher, Mrs. Cailie l.. Watson. meets every first and third Fri. Jay at 5:30 Jessie Davis. president. Eddie Davis. vice president; Luler Oiv- sr, secretary; Willie Smith, assistant; Marie Simms, treasurer; Ben Oliver, critic. If you want to cultivate your voice tt singing and enjoy yourself, attend thf singing at the First Baptist church every Sunday afternoon at 53O o'clock.
 ADAM LEWIS, Pres. JuLIous JONES. Asst. Baptist Church.
 Servlce every week, Sunday School at o'clock p. m. Midweek service ev- cry week w. P. HARRINGTON, Pastor. E. R. SIMMsr Supt.
 The B. Y. P. U. meets every Sunday afternoon at 4:30.
 SANDERS SIMMONS, Pres. Miss LULA ALvER. Secy
 J. B. FRANCIS. Lecturer. Colored Methodist Episcopal church ef Camden district, preaching 4th Sunday.
 J. s. McFADDEN. P, c. E. L. WELL. Supt. R. FAIRcHILp,R ,R.S. African Methodist Episcopal church preaching every 5rd Sunday in each month. Sunday School every Sunday at TAO D. m. J. H. BoHANoN, Pastor. w. A. HIGH. Supt. w. I. HENRY, ,Secy. Huttig Colored Reading Cicle, business meetings eveey 5rd Wednesday night in each month E. R. SIMS, Pres. E. L. WELLS. Secy.
 lodge Directory.
 GOOD LUCK LODGE No. 259 F. 6 A. M meets Second and Fourth Tuesday,
 FRED HusToH. w. M. w. H. DAVIS, Sec.
 BLUE LIGHT LODGE No 53 K. ofP meets First and Third Tuesday in each month. ADAM LEWIS, c. c. M. B. WESLEY. K. R. s.
 EAST LAKE LODGE No. 6562 G. U. 0. of 0. F. meets First and Third Thursday in each month.
 E. L. WELL, N. G. M. B. WESLEY. P. s.
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The Huttig news., 1909-05-22

Were the proprietors able to say positively that a thing did or did not pay, failure in many cases would be avoided. Cotton Journal.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-06
YOUNG HEIRESS CLEARED
OF NUMBERING A MAN

Neosho, Mo-, May 4.-Miss johnny
Davidson, the young heiress on trial
here charged with the murder Of Roy
Ramsour, her sisters sutton, was ac-
quilted here this morning.
The jury was out II hours, having
been given the case at 4 o'clock Friday
afternoon, after a sensational trial.
Miss Davidson is wealthy in her own
right and her family is prominent. The
Ramsour family also is well to do and
because OF the prominence Of the prin-
cipals the case has caused intense feel
ing. The prosecution was vigorous,
while the defense spared nothing In it's
efforts to free the young oma
Yesterday Miss Davidson showed the
strain of the trial for the first lime.
She broke down and cried, as many
other women in the court room did
when her attorney concluded his plea
for her life. She also gave way to
her feelings when the prosecutor con-
demned her as a cold blooded muir
dercss." .
A dramatic scene marked the clos
ing arguments when Mrs. Samuel Rey-
nolds, aunt of the slain man, became
wildly hysterical during the arguments
of the prosecutor. She screamed aloud
that the defendant be convicted and
then collapsed completely. .'.' o.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-06
FEDERAL COURT
SUSTAlNS new
LIABILITY Law
Railroad Mans Widow Wins
Verdict for $4,000 Under
Recent Statute.

Sioux Falls, s. D., April 30.-In the
first case brought under the South Da-
kota employers liability law, passed by
the 1907 legislature, the act stood the
test of the federal court and resulted
in a verdict Of $4,000 for the widow Of
Martin Westby, yard master for the
Milwaukee & st. Paul railroad, al
Madison. He was run over and killed
In The Madison yards because of the
negligence Of other employees Of the
company.
1t is not unlikely that this will be
made h basis of a test cas- in the
United States supreme court to de-
termine the validity Of a law denying
the railroad companies the right to set
up the negligence OF a fellow servant
an q defense against claims for dam
ages. The United States supreme
court has never passed upon this act
as q state law, the federal statute hay
ing been declared unconstitutional be-
cause, while passed under the inter-
state commerce clause Of the constitu-
ton, II undertook to govern cases aris-
ing wholly within q state. The NIL
waukee & st. Paul railroad, In this
case, 1t is stated, will appeal to the
circuit court OF appeals and, IL neces-
sary, to the highest court.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-06
NAVIGATION CONGRESS
HOLDS ORIGINAL DATES

Yankton, s. d., May Alt has been
decided mere, in committee meeting, not
to postpone the dates of July 2, 3, 3,
for the Missouri River Navigation con-
gress, on learning from Senator Gam
bic that President Taft's western
dates were too indefinite to allow OF
giving any date for a Yankton :isit.
Numerous letters of acceptance for the
meeting are arriving and President
Taft may yet be able to be here. James
j. Hill of the Northern, n Governor.
Burke of North Dakota, will both be
here, as will Chief Clifford Pinchot OF
the United States forestry bureau.
Others who have accepted Invitations
are Mayor Kuyer Of Kansas City, Kas.,t
Captain r. H. Schultz, engineer in
charge OF Missouri river Improvements,
and Colonel ]. l.. Vance, president OF
the Ohio Valley congress, Columbus.
Ohio. The local committee Is now re-
Stunning it's activity in preparation for
the congress, now that the dates are
known.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-06
LIZ BEAU TO HAVE
f.. -. THE LAND OFFICE

LeBeau, S. D., May 1.-THE feasible
fly Of the route now being selected by
surveyors in the field west of the river
for the Minneapolis & st. Louis rail-
way will without question determine
the removal of the United States land
office from Aberdeen to this place be-
fore the time set for the opening of
the Standing Rock and Cheyenne In
dian reservations.
The extension OF the road which will
cross the river at LeBeau, will follow
the valley Of the Moreau river practic-
ally to the western extremity Of the two
reservations, extending westward also
through the center of Butte county.
This route will make all points of both
reservations nearer to LeBeau by nearly
100 miles than Aberdeen, which is that
distance east of the river. The valley
route followed by the st. Louis also
gives much easier access to all points in
both reservations.
The Minneapolis & st. Louis Is first
in the new field with it's survey and
will also be first in construction which
wilt begin within a very short time so
that the line may be pushed well toward
the interior of the reservation country
during the summer
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-06
CROOK SELLS And
GIVES TITLE TO
AkOTHER'S FARM
Cousin of Owner Has Same
Name and Uses It to His
Financial Advantage.

Huron, S. D., May 1.-Two mem
both known as William H. Permission,
cousins, and both residing in Lafayette
county, Wisconsin, furnished excellent
opportunity for the transfer OF a
quarter section of Beadle county land,
by Of a forged deed. 1t lis alleged
that Permission No. / received a letter
from a Salem, s. D., party Offering TO
purchase a quarter section of a n IN
Beadle county, and owned by Permission
No. 2. A deal was contaminated and the
first party received $4,000 for h land,
giving a deed therefor. 1t transpires,
by examination of records, h a he was
not the owner of the land, n ii Is
alleged not only received letters be-
longing to his cousin, but also nego-
tiated the sale and pocketed the money
without comforting with Permission No.
2. The facts were brought to light by
a letter sent by the tenant on the farm
here to Mr.. Permission asking IL he
could retain possession of the land
since it's conveyance to the Salem
party. Investigation followed and Pen
niston No. / was arrested, parties
going from this city to Lafayette
county, Wisconsin, to- attend the ex-
animation. .#.t"'
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-06
"PENITENTIARY
REACHED AHEAD
or COMMITMENT
Highmore Criminal Demanda
Admittance and Is Delayed
Until Sheriff Arrives.

Sioux Falls, s. D.. May 3.-Milton
McIver is the name of a young man,
aged 20 or %, who made an unsuc-
cessful attempt to break into the Sioux
Falls penitentiary. 1t came about in
this way.
At a term of state circuit court, held
In Hyde ~county-where McIver has
made his home-some months g he
was convicted on h charge of having
resisted and attacked an officer, In the
person of a deputy sheriff, who q
visited the nome OF himself and father
for the purpose Of attaching some OF
their property. Young McIver was
sentenced to a term Of Two years and
ing the result OF a motion for a new
trial, he was released on bonds or
$1,5O0.
He left the state and vas elsewhere
when the motion for a new trial re-
Gently was denied. The authorities OF
Hyde county were about to institute
an action with the purpose of having
his bond declared forfeited when Me-
yer heard of the action relating to
the nfw trial and Immediately came
to Sioux Falls. Going to the peniten-
tiary, he asked to be locked up. x
planning that he was under sentene,
but as he did not have a commitment
the prison authorities had to deny his
request that he be assigned Quarters
in the prison.
Later the sheriff OF Hyde county sp-
pearea In the city with the necessary
commitment, and now McIver IS at last
in the penitcntiary, He has engaged a
local attorr ey, who will make another
eff ort to secure "A new trial. and, failing
in this, doubtless will take an apperT
to the state supreme court.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-06
ALsEN RAISES MONEY
FOR RAILROAD PROJECT

Vermiilion, s. D., May 4.-Another en-
thusiastic meeting Of the railroad pro-
meters of Alsen and vicinity vas held
in the Garfield town hall last Wednes-
filed with interested citizens. Steps
were taken to make a complete inves-
tigation Of the survey of the proposed
line and roadbed and a large sum of
money was subscribed for furthering
the project. BY assessing each quarter
section Of land along the route IS, a
sufficient sum was raised to carry on
the work. AS was stated, the survey
will be set so mat active work can be
carried on as soon as the road has been
laid out. To put 1t in the language Of
one Of the farmers of this district, the
farmers mean business, which means a
railroad fully equipped with modern
improvements, in the IA future"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-06
COUNTIES DISAGREE
OVER BOUNDARY

Pierre, S. D., May 1.-The failure
on the Iart Of the Legislature to clearly
establish the boundary line between
Lyman and Stanley counties has Gre
ated a situation which will no doubt
end with a review of the situation by
ths supreme court. According to the
Black Hills survey, the line goes to the
center OF the Missouri river: the sec
ond survey goes to range 70, west, and
then turns north and then east, which
includes several sections to the credit
of Lyman county. When it ONE to
,hc assessment OF lands, Stanley coun-
ty wants the Black Hills survey, Ly-
man county will insist or the second
survey. A meeting OF the county com
missioners, together with the states
attorneys of the two counties will be
called and an effort to fix the line so
that 1t will be satisfactory to both
counties will he made. 1t is thought,
however, that the matter will even
tually be cared to the supreme court.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-06
CONCRETE RESERVOIRS FOR
WATER CONSERVATION

Pierre, S. D., May 1.-The PROPOSE
ton of constructing reservoirs OF con-
crete in the western part Of the state
for the conservation of water supply,
has been followed with much interest
by the technical magazines, and by
the citizens of the state who are more
vitality interested, as owners Of land.
There was constructed at Fort Meade,
s. D., a large reservoir of concrete,
State Engineer Lea being the superin-
tendent OF construction. The reservoir
recently underwent and successfully
stood an exhaustive test. On october
Is, 1908. it was entirely filled with water
and the valve to the west compartment
closed. On April 10, after a period of
seven months, the valve was opened,
and 1t was found that the compartment
contained the same amount of water
as it held at the date of closing the
valve.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-06
DISTRICT TOURNAMENT 3d.. lib
OF FIREMEN AT ARMOUR

Armour, s. D., May A meeting OF
the executive board of the Southern
South Dakota Firemen's Picnic associa-
ton, comprising the towns in the coun-
ties OF Douglas, Charles Mix, Bon
Homme, Hutchinson and Yankton, met
in this city last night for the purpose
of perfecting plans for h celebration
Of their annual picnic. Geo. III. Henry,
of Platte, vice president Of the associa-
ton, presided at the meeting during
the absence Of the president. 1t was
decided to hold the annual tournament
in this city on the LIST, I'd and Sd of
June, 1909. The various committees
were appointed and the movement
started for the proper observation of
the event. ...g
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-06
LIE BEAU GAS WELL
A RICH PRODUCER

LeBeau, s. D., April 30.-A test made Of
the Minneapolis & st. Louis roads two
inch artesian N gas well at this place by
C. w. Andring, superintendent OF the
Pierre Water and Gas works, shows that
under closed pressure the well, which Is
l,4S6 feet deep, has a, fiow of 60 gallons
a minute and 100 cubic feet Of gas an hour.
The gas will assimilate for combustion
seven parts OF air to one Of gas. is al
most odorless n is Of the best quality
for heating purposes, and Is the best
known for internal construction engines.
1t is slightly deficient for Illuminating
purposes, but owing to the practical alb
sence of carbon 1t requires a burner Of
different kind than that In use for artih-
cial gas.
The analyst estimates that one six-inch
well win furnish light, heat and power
for all purposes for q population OF 1900
people.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-06
ANTHRAX DEVELOPS IN
HUTCHINSON COUNTY

Scotland. s. D., April 30.-Dr. Arner
reports anthrax Is spreading among
horses in Hutchinson county, having
been called to several places where
horses died of the disease during the
asst few days. This is supposed to be
a continuation of the epidemic that
caused devastation in this part OF the
state last spring, spreading from the
north part of Clay county. Last year
the disease was most prevalent among
cattle, but this spring in it's recurrence
1t Is attacking horses exclusively. I'm
less stopped by vigorous measures, it
will o ASSUME threatening proper
tions, because Of the virulence of the
disease.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-06
BRIDGE AT LIZ BEAU
WILL COST $1,000 600

LeBeau, S.. D., May 5.-The building
of the Minneapolis & st. Louis LIND
west from this point will necessitat4
the construction of a bridge across thd
river here. Already soundings have
been made and 1t is found that perfect
foundations for h piers can be Sc
cured at a depth of go feet which Is a
little less than for the Northwestern
bridge at Pierre, and about the same as
for the Milwaukee bridge at Bobridge.
The estimated cost Of the structure
is 81, 900, 900. A temporary structure will
span the river while the permanent
bridge is building, and work on the
temporary bridge will begin as soop
as materials can be secured. .
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-06
HAWAIIAN APPOINTMENTS MADE

Washington, April 30.-The president
today sent to the Senate the Hawaiian.
judgship nominations which have been
under consideration aver since his in
a~uguration and which brought up the
question as to the policy Of appointing
residents Of the island or non-residents
to the bench. AS United States district
Judge of the territory OF Hawaii Presi-
dent Taft named George w. Woodruff,
OF Pennsylvania. To be associate jus
tice OF the supreme court OF Hawaii,
Antonio Perry. OF Hawaii Is named,
and as second Judge OF the circuit
court OF the first circuit OF Hawaii,
William T.. whitney, of Hawaii.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-06
COMMITS SUICIDE
ON PLATFORM AT
MIDLAND STATION
Despondent Over Lack of EN-
ployment, Man Drinks
Carbolic Acid.

Midland, S. D., May Sat daylight
this morning the dead body OF a mar
was found on the depot platform here.
1t proved to be Otto Harmon, 80 years
old, a claim holder living four miles
south Of Nowlin. the first station west
of Midland.
He had taken carbolic acid. In his
pocket was found a letter which he
had written to his wife which shows
dependency to have been the cause of
the act. Harmon had been around
town Saturday afternoon, but had not
been drinking. In Jones and stewards
saloon he applied for a position as bar
tender. but there was no vacancy.