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valued n no dealers will be given.

Ilumn prevents a detailed account OF
the entertainments given the Presl-
dent on his tour, but an interesting
report OF them can be found In Wash
ington's diary, Issued by the virginia
Historical Society in 1851,
On his way South he crossed tho
Roanoke River very near Halifax. We
are unable to learn where he crossed
the Stnunton River on his return.
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used In speaking to his son. The
farmer denied with oaths the truth
of the boys statement and cursed the
minister. This was more than the
good man could stand, and he smote
him hip and thigh, until Tneter "crled
out 4 have had enough and tho min
lister Of God let him alone" Ordi-
narlly, that would have ended the
difficulty, but the farmer did not APP
pear to be wholly subdued. and again
abused and cursed the minister, who
again, and for the third time,
knocked him down and pummelled
him about the head and body
We are told the occurrence caused
the greatest interest In Newell and
was talked until late into the
night. The Divine is a man of ire
proachable character. honest. sincere
and adorcd by his congregation and
by those who meet him in daily life.
The people of Newell who are con-
versant with the affair of yesterday
afternoon give their entire sympathy
to the preacher, and feel that he has
acted only as n man could have done
under the circumstances" Both farmer
and minister were arrested, charged
with an nffray: the minister being
placed under a bond of S25 to appear
for trial on August II.
The minister was equal to the occa-
sion and his opportunity and was so
effective in the handling of his dukes
that Teeter and some OF his friends
declared that he used deadly weapon
in striking him; a piece of iron about
a foot and one-half in length, 1t is
alleged. having been used by the
minister when he struck the first
blow. This is immaterial, however
the same number of knock-outs that
ohnson made at Reno, Nevada. We
wish there had been moving picture
outfit present at the time of this
famous engagement at Newell, N. C.
There would be no objection in any
civilized community to the display of
these pictures. We know that the old
rule used to be when a man smites
you on one check. turn the other also.
but as this formula was not followed
by farmer Teeter, who is also the
local Constable at Newell, the min
lister was fully justified in giving him
all that was coming to him, and he
did 1T like the true Presbyterian
preacher that he was.
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Prohibition OF "rhe Clnnsmnnv Per-
atH fOriunnce

Was 1t the present Mayor Of Phila-
delpha or his predecessor who pro-
hibited the production of "rhe Clans
man" In that city,
We are informed by the secretary to
the Mayor OF Philadelphia that the
performance of The Clansman' was
prohibited In Philadelphia on two oc-
caslons--the first time during the adj
ministration of Mayor Weaver and the
second time during the administration
OF Mayor Reyburn," the present Mayor.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-15
rhc Largest FLOATING Docks.

What are tho largest floating docksY
That in Hamburg, with d lifting
power of $4,000 tons. This port has
seventeen other iron and steel float.
ing docks. ranging from $40 feet TO
sos feet, two having aflifting power
OF 1900 tons. The floating dock at
Manila has lifting capacity OF To-
nm tong. ----
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Panama Trade.
OF Panama with the United States IN
l90s2 K IS. H.
siS,24T155, including both Imports
and eXportg
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Haley. Comet nnd Wine,

/ have heard that wines made in the
years that Halley's comet has been
seen are better than the vintages OK
other years. Is II true?
We cannot say but there is certainly
a widespread belief to this effect.
Wines OF the comet years have been
reputed to have an unusually fine
flavor
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-15

1t Is only eleven days before Cone
johnson will come into his own. in
Texas, thanks to the vigorous support
he has had from that great stay of the
Peepuls hopes-the Houston Pest
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-15

threatening Letters.
Is 1t against the law to SEND y
threatening letter through the mailss
Yes. This is Il Federal ofense.
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Certified Checks.
What Is the difference between an
ordinary check and a certified check

When n check is certified by a bank,
the bank becomes primarily liable to
pay 1t without notice of It's nonpay-
ment, and when the holder OF a check
thus obtains it's certification by the
bank the drawer Of the check and
previous indorsers are released from
liability, md the holder looks to tha
hank for pnyment.
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How much better off arc TIE brokers
in Baltimore since the negro amend
ment to tho Maryland Constitution
was defeated for the benefit OF their
.buslnassa I,
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Wnshinston,s Virginia Tour.

When President Washington made
his tour or the South in his carriage
in the '00's were the roads. bridges
and tavcrns prepared previously for his
safe travel and proper entertainment?
Where did he cross Roanoke River on
his way South and at what point did
he cross Staunton River returning?
T. p. JOHNSON.
Considering the Accommodations OF
that day, It seems that President
Washington's Southern tour In 1890
was safe, and that he was properly
entertained. In his diary. he staten
that he was given appropriate recep-
tions in several places. among them
Richmond, Petersburg and Fredericks-
burg, and 1T seems that such prcpara-
lions as could be made were made.
The limited space afforded by this cot
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they do all this at the expense OF the
people. and then they go to the peo-
say, Have l forgotten you? Behold, In
all the strenuous work of guarding
your interests at the National Capital, 1
have supplied your Libraries with
books, your schools with education and
your fields with garden seeds But
1t is the law made by these sefsame
Congressman themselves, and Of
course, this is law-abiding country.
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LYNcnBunG IN THE LEAD, so rAr,

LYNCHBUKG IN THE LEAD, SO FAR.
The Census returns are coming in.
Lynchburg makes a proud showing,
and we congratulate the people of
that progressive town that they have
turned the corner In 1890 the pop :
ulation of Lynchburg was 1900. Dur
ing the 1900 decade there was a fall
ing off Of Az per cent. in populations;
but this decrease evidently did not in
dicate that the place was falling be-
hind really, but that it was only TAX
ing running start for 1910. The
population OF Lynchburg now is "a
49i. an increase of 1O,6o3 over the
population of 1890, or 51.1 per cent.
We are glad of 1T and proud of 1T.
1t all means well for the state.
Lynchburg so far has taken the lead.
Hooray for Lynchburg
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-27
SEN. CRAWFORD
AT MILLER
Gives Vigorous Support to
State Ticket

Senator Coe |. Crawford sand
wiched in a date at Miller Tuesday
by days notice, arriving on the
noon train, and spent the afternoon
visiting old friends.
In the evening a fair sized audi
ence listened to one Of the most
f~orceful and vigorous speeches he
has ever made in Mlller-and that is
going some.
The Senator is a little more portly,
enjoys good health and appears to
like the life Of continued politics all
jewellers in the national capital
lead.
Glenn Waters made his bow to the
public bv introducing the Senator in
a brief speech. Mr. Crawford be-
gan with the statement that if there
was any particular dissatisfaction
with affairs in this state under its
present Management that dissatisfac-
ton would manifest itself in excite
ment, discussion, and the usual
manifestations of interest in a ques-
ton that stirred up the people.
Nothing of the kind IS evident, hence
the people of South Dakota are sat-
isied with the present administra-
ton of affairs, and acknowledge and
accept a 20, 0 to 1000 republican
majority as a settled result. He
easily established the republican
position that the proposed state
amendments were not party issues,
but asked the democrats to frankly
oppose if they wanted to.
And that's about all there is to
this campaign.
The Senator discussed the PAYNE
tariff law, and pointed out It's SUI
periority to the old law. He was
not fully satisfied with it, but ex-
planned that the selfish interests of
localities influenced members of
congress in their votes regardless of
party or party platforms. He closed
a little early because some one made
a request to let Mrs Johnson, a suff-
ragist of FIT. Pierre, talk to the
audience.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-27
Kisses at SlSO Per

Tydall, Oct. 20.-Kisses. especially
when they are taken by force, come
high in this part of the state, as a
young man named Edward Burnt
discovered to his sorrow. While at
Avon he attempted to kiss n of
the bellies of the town against her
wishes and in the attempt used the
girl rather roughly. warrant was
sworn out for his arrest. In the
meantime he had left Avon. but was
located and arrested at Trip and
brought bach to Bon Homme county
by the sheriff. The defendant was
taken before Justice Wood Of Tyn-
dali, who after hearing the evidence
IN the case, assessed the too ardent
Young man a fine and cost amount
ing $50.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-27

The following books were recently
added to the library.
In Closed Territory, TIP, Bronson
Simon, The Jester, T3, Locke
Somehow Good, TIA, De Morgan
A Modern Chronicle, 7l5, Church.
ill.
Freckles, TIC, Stratton Porter
The Rosary, Tic. Barclay
A Life for a life, 7l8, Herrick
The Wild Olive, 7l9, by the auth.
or of The Inner Shrine
Flawstead Quarries, 720, Waller
Abbie Ann. 721, Martin
The One Woman, 722, Dixon
The Beloved Vagabond, 723. Locke
Lady Merton Colonist. 724, Ward
Master of the Vineyard, 725, Reed
The Doctors Lass, 726, Booth
The Way of all Flesh, 727, Butler
The Varmint, 72S, Johnson
At the Sign of the Jack-o-lal tern
729, Reed
Leith of the Border, 73O, Parrish
Down TO the Sea, 73l, Grenfell
Lady Good-for-nothing, $50. Quill.
err Couch
A Splendid Hazard, 1873, MacGrath
The History of the Telephone, 734
Casson
SilaS Mariner, TAI, Eliot
JUVENILE
Faith G%artney's Girlhood, 1876,
Whitney
John and Betty's History Visit,
1876, Williamson
The Homecomers, 737, Kirkland
A Little Heroine of Illinois, 1873,
Curtis
Juan and Juawita, 739, BAYLOR
Two Little Pilgrims Progress,
TAO, Burnett
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-27

to discover or develop more hardy,
d Trout h-resistant, early-maturing
varieties. Special efforts are being
directed along these lines by practi-
cally every scientific investigator
dealing with plants and operating
within the semi-arld districts of the
west. Until such discoveries are
made and their practicability de-
monstrated farmers would do well
in western Kansas to summer fallow
or summer till their. land at least
once in three years. There would
be absolutely no doubt, if such a
system were practiced, that more
farmers would be producing larger
quantities of grain from one-half
their land each year than they are
now producing from their whole
farm"
Prof. F. d. Farrell, Idaho Sub
Station, Caldwell, Down in Oneida
county. a few miles south and east
of Oxford station, James and
Robert Geddes, Carl Nelson,
Daniel Taylor and some other
energetic farmers are reopening
some land that was abandoned as
hopeless about ten years ago. That
was before the experiment station.
and private citizen began to pro
mulgate extensively the principle!
upon which the success of dry
farming rest. The farmers came
worked hard for a few years, faileC
to make the crops succeed, and lef'
in encouragement and poverty
Some of them managed to get $2O'
to $500 for their quarter-sections
to be used as pastures. but man.
abandoned their claims outright
They were hard-w orking men, bu
thew didn't know how"
Just now, that once abandone'
land is producin g from ~ to 3
bushels of whea t. per acre, ever
other year, and the owners ar
rapidly getting a head. Their pillow
ing is from 8 to ]: . inches deep; the
cultivate their fail low soil; they rails
only winter grain S. as a rule, an
they plant at the ! proper time in tn
fall
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-27
CITIZENS
PROVE ALIBI
For HOmeSteader. Arrested For
Murder In Arkansas

Gregory, S. d., Oct. 22.-Several
residents of Gregory and Trip
counties, including Postmaster Hus-
ton of Gregory and county officials
and business men, are at Walnut
Ridge, Ark, where they went as
witness in behalf of J. C. Langston,
a Trip county ho~mesteader, who
was arrested last spring by detec-
tives from Arkansas on the charge
of having murdered A. w. Shirley
near Walnut Ridge on March 8.
The case appears to be n of mis-
taken identify, for the South Dako-
tans will testify that at the time of
the murder Langston was in South
Dakota. Shirley was killed in a store.
the shot being fired through the
open front door, the murderer, es-
Gaping in the darkness.
The South DakOtans who have in
terested themselves in Langston's
behalf charge that there was a de-
liberate intention on the part of GER
tain persons interested in the prose-
cution, to railroad" Langston to
prison or to the gallows. Although
he was arrested in South Dakota
last spring and taken to Arkansas,
no steps were taken to try him until
a few weeks ago, when his South
Dakota friends interested Governor
Wesley in the case.
Governor Wesley wrote to the gov
ernor of Arkansas, who in turn urg-
ed the authorities at Walnut Ridge
to fix the time for the trail Of Lang
ston, so there would be no further
delay. Since being arrested and
taken back to Arkansas, Langston
has been compelled to lie in jail.
The South Dakotans say that the
detectives, being unable TO run down
the murderer, in order to secure the
reward which had keen offered,
traced LangstOn, who had formerly
resided IN that part of Arkansas
where the crime was committed, to
South Dakota and arrested him on
the charge.
The South Dakota friends OF
Langston are confident he will be
acquitted.
LATER-T This mornings papers re.
port that he was acquitted.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-27
MILLER, SOUTH DAKOTA, THURSDAY OCTOBER a. 1910.
AlRSHIP FACTORY
AT MITCHELL
Company Organized to Test a
New Aeroplane

Mitchell. S. D.. Oct. 12--The Aero.
plane and Automatic Balancing
Machine company is the title Of a
corporation which has been organized
in this city under the state laws for
the purpose of building an a~eroplane
to test out a balancing device which
has been invented by George M.
Ellis. of Mitchell. A dozen men
have interested themselves in the
company and have put up enough
money with which to purchase all
the parts of an aeroplane, which
will be shipped here within two
months and the machine assembled
by Mr. Ellis, The balancing device
is on the order of a gyroscope, which
prevents the aeroplane from being
turned in every direction by the
currents of the air, keeping it at all
times in an upright position. Mech
chanical engineers have investiga-
ted the invention Of Mr. Ellis and
they declare the plans and specifica-
tons seem feasible. A large build
ing is to be erected out on the old
fair grounds, where the machine is
to be assembled anC where a trial
flight is to be made with the compile
ton of the machine. A. w. Gaines
is the president Of the company; f.
Irving Kiser, vice-president and
general manager; W. A. Heimber-
ger, secretary w. T. Mcconnell,
treasurer; G. +. lynn, attorney, and
George M. Ellis, superintendent of
construction The company has
beeen Incorporated with a capital of
$50, 900, and aside from the above
officials. w. f. Turner and DR.. B.
A. Bobb are interested in the COM
panv as directors.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-27
Rec HEIGHTS

MI and Mrs Wulf, of Sabula,
Iowa are visiting their daughter,
Mrs Jos Gage.
Mrs Thomas Leyson's parents and
grandparents visited her over Sun
day.
Mrs Wathdurft, of Harold, is
visiting her daughter. Mrs Suhn.
Fred Camp is doing good work in
the photo line.
The eight months old baby of MIR
and Mrs Ed Gibson is quite i'll.
Sunday was Mrs O'Neil birthday,
and Mon. JOS Courts, so Mrs O'Neil
planned a party for the young people
at the parsonage Monday evening,
the surprise was on Joe. each guest
represented a state, and all had a
merry time.
Mr. Freeman is building a four
room cottege for Aug Marston and
wife, it will be ~pleasenter for these
old people to live in town.
Mrs John Stevens invalid mother
has returned to Mo
Where was the proof reader last
week? We said why don't some OF
the monied men build a hall. Every
| one knows that after a married man
has paid for one of the large hats
| the ladies wear. he would have no
money to build a hall, and we know
we put capital letters at New Eng
land.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-27
Equal Suffrage

The women of Hand county and
Miller. request the voters, for the
sake of the mothers. wives, daugh-
ters and sisters to vote yes on the
following amendment:
ARTICLE VII.
Section 10. ANY woman having
the qualifications enumerated IN Sec
ton ! of article VII of the constitu-
ton of the state of South Dakota,
as to age, residence. and citizenship,
shall be deemed a qualified elector
of this state and shall have all the
rights, powers and privileges as a
qualified elector thereof as fully as
if she were a male person.
Lizzie Trythall, Daughters of
Rebecca.
Mrs B. F. Barnes, Christian Aid
Society.
Maud Preston Miller. L.O.T.M.'
Mrs r. w. Barnes, w. Z. T. u.
Mrs c. l.. Ostrander, O. f. S.,
Presbyterian Aid.
Mrs S. V. Christ, Civic Improve
ment League.
Mrs D. c. Peterson. M. E. Aid
Mrs Chas. Corcoran, Alter Soc.
Mrs. w. H. Waters, Jackson
Club.
This list comprises the names of
the presiding officers of most of the
women's organizations OF Miller.
Next week we will have a more
complete list of the people interest
ed.
Mrs Waters
Mrs Woodruff
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-27
The Christian Church

Four Strategic Points in the Ulti-
mate religion of America and the
World:
An Inspired Bible, or no Script
ures. A Divine Christ or no Saviour.
Scriptural Baptism, or no Baptism.
A United Church, or no Christianity.
Sunday School at 1000 A NJ, Mrs
Allie Butler.
Christian Endeavor Al 700 D. m.
Prayer. meeting and Teacher-train-
ing Class on Thursday at 8 p. m.
This church invites all to its mem
bership who believe that Jesus Christ
is the divine Son of the living God, and
who purpose for themselves lives of
service according to the pattern His
life and teachings. John 15:l-5; IL:
1921; Cor. 1:10-l3; 3:c-5; Eph. q:
So; Rom. GAS; Col. 2:l2-l3; | Pet.
3:20-2I; Acts 2:41-42: 20:7.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-27
New Opera House For Huron

Huron, Oct, "a. Misrepresentation
of the Shuberts of New York city,
have been in Huron for several
days for the purpose of obtaining q
location for an opera house. A
tract has been secured and arrange
ment are cnder way for the erection
of a new playhouse, 75xl20 feet.
1t will be a brick structure. modern
in every particular, and especially
adapted tc the purpose for which it
is to be used.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-27

Your attention is called to the
Introductory course of the Cart
wright Concert Co., of Chicago.
under the auspices Y. P. S. G. +.
This is a High Grade Company and
you will be greatly pleased with
their splendid program of imperson-
lions, songs, violin and piano solos
troubador songs with guitar, and
German, Irish and Scotch songs.
Not a dull moment from start to
finish. Four people. At the Opera
House, Monday Oct. 3lst. Seats
reserved at Crabtrees' Store. No,
charge.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-27

There will be a meeting of the
Civic Improvement League at the
Commercial Club rooms Friday p.
m. at three o'clock. Every woman
in town is cordially invited to be
present, and join in a discussion of
the equal suffrage question.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-27
Methodist Oh urch Services.

Preaching next Sunday, by the
pastor at HOO a. m.
S. S. at 1900.
Epworth League devotional meet
ing at $50 p. m.
Evening service at 1880 pm
Prayer meeting every Thursday
evening
All are invited to attend.
j. E. Lombard, Pastor.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-27
Wrestling Match At Washington

A wrestling match will be pulled
off in Washington next Saturday
evening in fuckers Hall, between
Ed Olsen, Of Harold. and Paul
Dumpke, of Pipestone, Mimi, which
promises to be a very interesting
affair. These men have met once
before, at Blunt, where they wrest-
led one hour and forty minutes to a
draw.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-27
PRESBYTERIAN Church

Sunday Bible School at 1870 in st
Lawrence and at 9:45 m. in Miller.
Christian Endeavor at Miller
every Sunday evening at 700.
Church prayer meeting ever
Thursday evening at Miller at 800
The Wonen's Home and Foreign
Missionary society meets the last
Wednesday of each month at 2;30 in
the church.
All are cordially invited to attend
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-27
CONG. BURKE
AT ST. LAWRENCE

Wednesday evening, Nov. End
Congressman c. H. Burke and Har-
Ian Bushfield will speak at the hall in
St. Lawrence on the issues IF the
day. You are invited.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-10-27

Republican Press Bureau While
the democratic party of South Da-
kOta has been expanding its energy
in viewing with alarm" and de
ploring'' this and that. the republic
an party. which at all times keeps
abreast of the times. has been Sc
curing practical results for the great
body of common people.
The republican party of South
Dakota keeps its platform pledges,
as is shown by what has been ac-
complished in the way Of reform
legislation during the past four or
five years. The reform legislation
enacted during that period by the
republican party Of South Dakota is
as follows:
An anti-pass law.
An anthology law.
A 2-cent rate law.
A law to reduce express and
freight rates.
A reciprocal demurrage law.
A law requiring railroads to pay
taxes on terminals.
A law requiring standard forms
of assurances policies.
A primary election law.
A law prohibiting the corrupting
of voters.
A law prohibiting railroads and
other corporations from contribut-
ing to campaign funds.
A law requiring railroads to make
track connections at junction points.
A law requiring the ascertalning
of the physical valuation Of the rail-
roads of the state as a basis for
making freight and passenger rates.
A law placing the burden of proof
on railroads in actions based on
orders of the state board of railroad
commissioners.
An anti-Giscrimination law.
An antitrust law,
A law requiring the state treas
urer to turn interest or state funds
into the state treasury. During the
years 1909 and 1910 this will result
in a saving of fully $4,000 to the
taxpayers of the state.
A rigid, divorce law.
The strongest banking law in the
United States.
A law providing for the commits
sion system of municipal govern
ment.
A pure food law,
A fire protection law.
A law to establish juvenile courts.
A railway liability law.
A law cutting down Legislative
expenses.
A law regulating express COM
panies.
In addition to the above, the re-
publican party of the state favors
additional reforms. and these will
be enacted in law at the earliest
opportunity.
Standing as it does for the best
interests of the plain people, the re-
publican party Of South Dakota is
entitled to the support Of every
voter who believes that laws should
be enacted in the interest of the
great body of common people and
not for the snecial interests.