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The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1910-07-28
A BAD SPILL.

While coming in from the country
Tuesday Frank Dull, S. B. Kelly and
F. S. LeFevre met with a bad accident
close to town. In turning a sharp
corner the buggy tipped over, throwing
the three men out with considerable
force. Mr.. Kelly broke his left arm
above the wrist, while Mr.. Dull was
badly bruised and shaken up. Mr. Lee
Fevre escaped without a scratch.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1910-07-28

WI. be located at one end OF the
building, with a room for the county
commissioners between. On the other
side will be the clerk of courts and
register of deeds, with the county
judges office between the two. Each
office will be 1Sx20, with a record
room and vault of equal size. These
record rooms will have as much light
as the Offices and it is intended to have
the officers do most of their work
there, using the outer rooms principal
ly to wait on the public. The record
rooms are absolutely fireproof and
burglar proof, closing at night with
steel roller shutters and a steel door.
Below each of these rooms, extending
down to the ground floor is another
vault. which will be used for storage
purposes.
On the second floor will be located
the court room, about 40X50, judges
room, two jury rooms, bailiff's room,
rooms for men and women witnesses,
county attorneys Office and court re-
porter's Don Separate entrances to
the court room will be provided for
the judge, jurymen and general pub
lie. Back of the court is a
small library and rOOm for the clerk,
which will connect with the Office
below by a dumb waiter.
On the ground floor will be located
the offices of the county superinten-
dent, sheriff and county surveyor, all
large, we'll lighted rooms and finished
the same as the other offices. This
floor of this story is on a level with
the ground and the ceilings are as
high as in the two upper stories. Be-
low this floor is a sub-basement, to
be used for a heating plant, coal, etc.
On this floor are located two rest
rooms for farmers and their wives,
fitted up with all co%nveinences and
in the best possible style. This is
one of the best features of the build
ing and should appeal to the farmers
their families can bring their dinners
and make themselves at home. Mr..
Bell stated that a large number of
court houses built in the last few
years have installed these rest rooms
and they have proven very popular.
Mr.. Bell stated that the building
built according to the above plans
could be constructed for 100000, in
Guiding the heating and plumbing. 1t
the city plant, but If necessary a
plant could be installed in the build
ing and also used to heat the Jail
and sheriff's residence. Mr.. Bell had
with him a large picture of the build
ing as it will look completed and it
certainly will be a beautiful structure.
We expect to run a cut Of the pro-
posed new building in our next issue
and this will give our readers a bet
ter idea of it's architectural beauties
than any amoun of description we
could give.
A good many present at the meet.
ing were in favor of facing the build
ing to the north, where it would show
to the best advantage, as Williams
street north Of the court house block
is one of the main travelled streets of
the city, much more so in fact thar,
Third street on the south or Sixth
avenue on the west. However, it will
be easy enough to decide these little
points after a favorable decision OF
the voters is secured.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1910-07-28
DISLOCATES SHOULDER.

Hugh Cassidy, the night watch at
the college, fell from a load of cind-
ers Tuesday, one of the wheels pass
ing over his body and dis!ocating his
shoulder. His face and head were
cut and bruised, but his injuries, while
painful are not serious. He was taken
to the hospital for treatment.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1910-07-28
ASSESSMENT
IS EQUALIZED
COUNTY BOARD REVIEWS ASSES
SORS RETURNS
REFUSE TO FINANCE COUNTY Elk.
HlBlTS TO THE STATE FAIR.

Following is a continuation of the
proceedings of the board of county
commissioners:
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-23
OFFICERS ELECTED
BY TREASURERS
M. j. Curtis Renamed President
and Sacramento Conven-
ton Closes
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

SACRAMENTO, Dec. 22-The county
treasurers' association brought its ses-
sion to close today by electing Of
ficers. M. j. Curtis of Sacramento was
renamed president, c. L. Neumiller of
San Joaquin county, vice president; and
6. e. Murdock of Sonoma county
treasurer and secretary.
During the session today steps to-
ward the further safeguarding of the
county funds were taken and the legis-
lature will be asked to make a number
OF changes in the laws. A committee
to look after the interests of the treas
urers at the next legislature was
named.
The state association of audi
tors. organized yesterday, met this
morning and elected the following Of
ficers:
President, L. P. Williams, auditor
sacramento county; vice president e.
f. Garrison, city auditor, Oakland
secretary treasurer, R. p. Wallace,
auditor Yolo county.
A legislative committee of five was
appointed to bring matters affecting
the auditors offices of the state before
the state legislature, which convenes
January 2, 1911. Fresno was chosen
as the next meeting place of the asso-
citation. Sessions will be held bien-
nially.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-23
Law BINDS STATE
TO EMPLOY "VETS''
Men Who Fought for Republic
Decide to Fight for
Their Jobs
Especial Dispatch TO The Call

SACRAMENTO, Dee. EFF a law
which M. V. Ashbrook, elevator
operator and old lawyer at the state
capitol, has dug up amounts to any
thing Secretary of State elect Frank
JORDAN may have to rearrange the dis
trlputlon of plums in his office. The
law is on the tatutes of 1891 on page
2S9, and provides that all civil war
veterans who are able to execute the
duties of their positions shall be al
lowed to hold jobs under the state or
county unless appointed for specified
term or removed for cause. Among
the positions which Jordan proposes to
NIL are those of George~W. Ficks of
sacramento, who draws down $1,000 as
clerk, and H. n. Fletcher of San
Diego, who receives $1,000 as watch
man. Both of these are civil war vet
Grams and apparently come under this
law. 1t is stated that there are other
veterans who hold jobs that are not
statutory and who can not be removed
without cause.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-23
In the JacraTnento and Jan Joaquin Valleys
AUTO SMASH KILLS
one, HURTS THREE
Chauffeur Meets Death Near
Tracy and Father and
Sons Are Injured
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

STOCKTON, Dec. 22.-Charles Mar
Shall chauffeur. is dead; Karl Gal
braith, aged years. has a fractured
skull; Byron Galbraith aged 7 years,
suffers concussion of the brain and
possible internal injuries, ani Leslie
Galbraith, father of the boys. is badly
bruised as the result of an automobile
accident that occurred at Tracy at
ll:2S o'clock last night.
me car was running at a high rate
or speed when one of the wheels gave
way and the machine turned turtle
The drivers neck was broken and
Galbraith found his son Karl pinned
under the car. He was stranglihg, and
IN order to save him from immediate
death the father breathed into his
mouth until respiration became nor
NAL
Harry T. Hammond, editor of the
Byron Times, engaged Marshall to
take him TO Byron about 8 o'clock last
night. Marshall invited Leslie CAL
bralth and his two sons, whom he met
on the street, to accompany them.
The party arrived at Byron at 10
o'clock, where Hammond remained. Gal
bralth states that on his way back he
noticed that Marshall was under the
influence Of liquor. The driver lost his
way and drove several miles off the
road into the foothills before he
learned he was on the wrong road.
When he finally started back he cut
loose at mad rate of speed. the lights
having been put out several times be-
cause of the jarring
When nearing Tracy, Marshall
crashed into the railroad grade and
the automobile leaped into the air.
Galbraith braced his feet and gath
cred his sons in each arm, prepared to
jump. but the car ,zig-zagged across
the road four times when the spokes
of one of the wheels flew loose and
locked against the brake. The car
turned a somersault in the air and
landed bottom up.
Marshall was found pinned beneath
the front of the car. When pulled out
he gasped and fell dead
The injured boys were removed to
the home of Adam Parker Doctor
Pennington, Moore and Morrell of
Tracy worked over them all night.
Drs. w w. Fitzgerald and w. ]. Young
were summoned from this city.
Galbraith has been a resident of
Tracy only a few months and owns a
large ranch in oregon.
The boys mother lives in San Fran
cisco at 1O4 Excelsior street. The boys
had been living with her. but were
permitted few days ago to visit their
father for the holidays.
Marshall was 3S years of age and
leaves a, sister, Charlotte, residing at
PIG West Third street, Davenport,
Iowa, and another sister, Mrs Kay
Duff, of Brookings, S. d.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-23
WOOL GROWERS VOTE TO
MEET IN SAN FRANCISCO
Association Chooses Officers at
Annual Convention

RED BLUFF, Dec. &c. A Kimban
was elected 10 the presidency of the
Wool Growers association today at the
convention Of the representatives of the
industry now being held in this city
i. N. Glide was chosen vice president,
Fred Ellinwood secretary and L. L. Nc
Coy treasurer. The next annual meet
ing viii be held in San Francisco
Following the address of Judge J. r.
Ellison and the reading of the report
Of +. A. EllinwOod on the tariff, a gen
eral discussion of the tariff was held.
instructions We're given the legislative
committee to gather data on the cost
Of raising sheep. to be furnished to the
tariff committee Of congress.
The following were selected as dele
gates to the convention of the National
Association Of Wool Growers:
Edward Bullard. c. C. Ward Louis Olcez.
J.. r. Mccoy, Harry Quinn. J. II. Glide. George
Hood c. A. kimbal. J. Bidegarre and G. B.
Wilcox.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-23
PRINTING PRESSMAN is
KILLED UNDER TRAIN
Edward Hoyt Is Believed to
Have Committed Suicide

TRACY, Dec. 22.-Out Of work and
money, Edward Hoyt. an expert press
mechanic, is supposed to have thrown
himself under the wheels Of a South
ern Pacific freight train here early
this morning. In his pockets Hovt
had 30 letters of recommendation from
various printing Offices throughout the
United States. SO far as known, Hoyt
had no relatives
Hoyt arrived here yesterday and Sc
cured work repairing the press of the
Tracy Press. He secured $5 for the
work at 6 o'clock At 10 o'clock he
walked into the Harry Ludwig saloon
and attempted TO bum" a drink
II is thought that Hoyt then became
despondent and determined to end his
life The body was discovered bv Car
Inspector Dewey as he was uncoupIiny
two cars at dawn
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-23
JURIST HINTS At
CONTRACT GRAFT
Yuba County Grand Jury Urged
to Investigate Transac=
tiOns of Officials
Especial Dispatch 10 The CALI

MARYSVILLE, Dec. 22.-The persis-
tency with which various county Of
ficials interest themselves in contracts
granted by the county supervisors will
be the subject of inqviry by the Yuba
county grand jury summoned yester-
day if the body carries out the wishes
of Judge Mcdaniel as expressed in his
instructions. He urged that the grand
jury employ an expert to go over the
county books and see that everything
is right.
You have a right to inquire into the
letting of public contracts both city
and county" Judge Mcdaniel told the
grand jurors and he suggested a thor
ough investigation.
Judge Mcdaniel in addressing the
grand jury discussed also the question
of saloon regulation and declared, that
II the reputable saloonmen did not take
1t upon themselves to see that the laws
were enforced they could expect county
prohibition. He disclaimed any desire
TO have the county dry but urged that
the laws be rigidly enforced regarding
selling to minors and to women.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-23
RAWHIDE COMPANY MUST
MAKE PAY CHECKS GOOD

SACRAMENTO. Dec 22.-The Raw
hide mining company must pay John G.
Davis $1,714.60, representing amounts
called for in 6S checks or drafts drawn
by the mining company, according to a
decision handed down by Judge Chip
man in the court of appeal today
The mining company issued checks
to its employees for labor. making them
payable by Charles Zany. 1t was agreed
that when Zany had paid out checks
amounting to $500 the company would
reimburse him.
After Zany had paid checks amount
ing to approximately $4,000 and was
unable to collect, he assigned his claim
to Davis.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-23
NAVY OFFICIALS MUST
WRITE LETTERS AT HOME
Commandant Osterhaus Forbids
Private Use of Clerical Force
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

VALLEJO, Dec. %. = Commandant
Osterhaus, in general order issued to
the officers of the local naval station
today, puts an end to the practice of
using the clerical force to do personal
correspondence, which has been in
vogue among the men in charge for
many years. The order is rather
sweeping, as it requires that all of the
personal documents written within the
last six months, having any connection
with the navy, must be turned in with
out delay to be fled. In the future
no officer or employe will be allowed
to use government time for personal
work, except when the same is of pro-
fessional or official interest In the
latter event permission from the de-
partment head concerned shall be first
obtained.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-23
CAPITALISTS COMPLETE
TOUR OF TIMBER LANDS
Declare Syndicate Will Market
Lumber
Especial Dispatch TO The Call

RED BLUFF, Dec. &c, H. Aldrich
and j. T. Cochran, Chicago capitalists,
representing the syndicate which re-
Gently purchased 102, 900 acres of land
in the Coast range in the western part
of Tehama and Glenn counties, wefe
here today They have just completed
a trip over portions of the land pur-
chased and are satisfied with their
investment. They declare the syndi-
cate purposes to market the timber,
but give no details. 1t will be impossi-
BILE to put the timber on the market,
however, without a railroad being con-
structed to the territory. The section
has several valuable power sites which
the syndicate probably will develop.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-23
BILL PROVIDES FOR
SAN JOAQUIN RIVER
Rivers and Harbors Measure
Explained by Needham
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

STOCKTON, Dec. 22.-Secretarv ]. NJ.
Eddy of the chamber of commerce re-
celved letter today from Congressman n
j. c. Needham relative to the rivers and
harbors bill
In addition to providing s25,000 for
the Improvement of Stockton and Nor
mon channels, it provides $3.50, ,000 for
the makinlg of surveys. etc, along the
San Joaquin river, with a view to its
Improvement up to a paint at or near
Herndon by means of locks and dams
and otherwise
gStockton and Mormon channels are
being dredged by the government un-
der last years appropriation. The har-
Dor lines have been fixed by local ship
pers and the chart will be forwarded to
San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-23
SONORA COUNTY JUDGE
PRESIDES AT STOCKTON
Regular Occupant of Bench Is
Plaintiff in Damage Suit
Especial Dispatch TO The CALI

STOCKTON, Dec. 22.-Superior Judge
Nicol of Sonora presided today in the
suits of NJ f. Angler. w. II. Davis and
c w. Norton against the Central Cali
fOrnia traction company, in which the
plaintiffs allege that by reason of an
embankment built by the interurban
railroad company flood waters accu-
mulated on their lands, destroying their
crops. The damages asked aggregate
SlS.995 Judge Nicol is trying the
cases. as Superior Judge c. w. Norton
Of this county is one of the plaintiffs in
the damage suits.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-23
OVERTIME LABOR AT
VALLEJO MUST CEASE
Commandant Stops Violation of
Eight Hour Custom
m,
[SpeoiaL Dispatch TO The Call

VALLEJO, Dec. 22.-Requiring me-
chanlcs and workmen to work more
than eight hours day and, in com
pehsatlon, eXcusing them from work
on another day for a corresponding
time, must cease, according to an order
posted by Commandant Osterhaus to-
day Authority for working any of the
men overtime must in the future be
obtained from the commandant and
Will not be given except in emergency
cases. The foremen violating this or
der Will be liable to a fine of $1,000
and Imprisonment for six months
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-23
MAN RESCUES GIRL
FROM DEATH IN FIRE
Cecil Rogers Saves Miss Maud
Robbins at CoIusa
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

COLUSA, Dec 22.-Bravery and pres
ence OF mind OF Cecil Rogers saved the
life of Miss Maud Robbins last night
A coal oil stove in the room of Miss
Robbins exploded, her clothing catch
ing fire. Rogers was in the vicinity
and rushing to the girls assistance
carried her from the building and put
out the blaze. Miss Robbins did not
recover consciousness for three hours
a1terWard. The room was gutted and
number of costly gowns were de-
stroyed
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-23
VALLEJO ODD FELLOWS
TO CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

VALLEJO, Dec. 22.-Mount Moriah
encampment of Odd Fellows will cele-
brate, tomorrow, its fortieth anniver-
sary and in honor of the occasion will
hold a big banquet in Golden State
hall. Numerous grand officers will be
in attendance.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-23
STATE FORESTER WANTS
TO MOVE HEADQUARTERS
HOmans Would Transfer Offce
TO San Francisco
SD Di.eaLeh q The CaIIl

SACRAMENTO. Dec 22.-State For
ester Homans is desirous Of having the
state forester's Office moved from Sac
ramento TO san Francisco. In his hi
ennial report he asserts that the real
work OF the Office lies with the private
timber lands Of the state. comprising
about 100000 acres. and that the head
offices OF the owners are in San Fran
efeoo
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-23
SACRAMENTANS WANT
STATE MARBLE USED
Supervisors Hear Plea for New
Courthouse
Especial Dispatch 10 The Cain

SACRAMENTO, Dec 22.-Representa-
tives of the state and local home in
dustry leagues today prevailed upon
the supervisors to reconsider their ac-
tion in selecting Vermont marble for
the new courthouse and to take UP the
matter OF installing California product.
As the contractor was in conference
with the marblemen in San Francisco
today, the meeting was postponed until
Tuesday.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-23
FRESNO COUNTY LEADS
IN DAIRY OUTPUT
10000 Cows, 45,o8o,I4I Pounds
of Butter in Year
[Spcciai Dispatch 10 The Call

SACRAMENTO, Dec. 22.-Fresno
county leads the other counties in the
number of milch cows and the output
OF butter, according to the report of
the state dairy bureau as filed with the
governor.
There aEe 10000 cows in Fresno and
the butter output for the year ending
September 21, 1910, was 45,9S9,141
pounds. The annual values of dairy
products as shown by the report are:
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-23
POSSESSION OF LAND
CAUSES DAMAGE SUIT
A. A. MerkeIey Sued for Seizing
TuIe Tract
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

WOODLAND. Dec. 22.-George
Holmes and J. Fonnesback have filed
sult Tor $1,000 damages against A A
Merkeley of Sacramento. alleging that
he took possession of land near here
by force of arms. They assert that
they were in possession of more than
900 acres of tuIe land, when Merkeley
forcibly took possession, and that he
has since retained possession They
ask possession of the land and $1,000
damages.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-23
SHERIFF SIBLEY SELLS
MORMON SLOUGH LAND
[Special Dispaich 10 The Call

STOCKTON, Dec 22.-Sheriff Walter
F. Sibley has sold 61s acres of his 800
acre ranch, six miles out on the Cop
peropolis road, to Valentine Braghetta.
The land is near Mormon slough.
Braghetta will plant the land in grapes.
The sheriff still has 500 acres of valu-
able land in this county.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-23
DO Yfrit san Franclsco

Without seeing A. Andrews Diamond
Palace would be like visiting Europe
without seeing Paris. 1t is the most
magnificent jewelry store IN the world
Visitors welcome. so Kearny st. Open
5 an 20 $50 pm. Established 1850.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-23
CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
FOR SAILORS PLANNED
BIuejaokets to Take Part in
Program at Vallejo
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

VALLEJO, Dec. 22.-To Uncle Sans
sailors Christmas means more than any
other holiday of the year, for they are
given complete liberty, none of the
ordinary duties aboard ship being
done. The naval Young Mems Chris
tian association here has arranged a
large Christmas tree and a program
which will consist chiefly of numbers
by the bluejackets themselves.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-23
SACRAMENTO ORPHANS
EACH TO HAVE A DUCK
Capital City Sportsmen Arrange
Welcome Christmas Gift
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call


SACRAMENTO, Dec. PA duck for
every orphan in Sacramento city is to
be the Christmas present of the sports
men of Sacramento. After 10 days of
hunting, enough ducks and geese have
been provided to furnish one for each
orphan in the charitable institutions.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-23
BURGLARS GET So
FROM NAPA SALOON
Especial Dispatch to The Coll1

NAPA, Dec. 22.-Two burglars robbed
P. McGlynn's saloon of So last night.
The burglars overlooked $50. They
were seen by two citizens coming out
of an alley in the rear of the saloon.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-23

Total .s2e, $50, ,1os s3e, ,o59, ,6os
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-05-25
SHELLS SWAMP
IN BAY; RACE
! CALLED OFF

(By United Press eLased Wire.)
4 SEATTLE, May 25.-Despite
= the high wind and rough water,
Washington and Stanford made
an attempt to row the scheduled
eight-oared race this afternoon.
Both shells swamped simultane-
ously in the heavy seas and the
crews were picked up by launches
following close behind.
Following the accident, the
race was called off. Washington
leaves tonight for Wisconsin, and
Stanford returns to California.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-05-25
PORTLAND TRANSFERS
TO STRIKE JUNE |

PORTLAND, Ore, May Us
-Four hundred Portland transfers
today announced their intention
to strike for higher wages June
/. The union which includes
these men as members numbers
95 per cent of the team drivers
employed in the city.
Both sides have announced
their determination not to yield
and a strike seems certain.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-05-25

/. CONVICTED
Of MURDER

(By United Press Leased Wire.)
SAN JOSE, Cal, May 25.--Fol-
lowing his conviction for having
killed George Wyback of Santa
Clara, Charles Chiften, who con-
fessed to many crimes today, Is
awaiting removal to the state
penitentiary. The verdict against
Chiften was returned by the Jury
last night.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-05-25
Miss Hartman
WEEDS Tomorrow

(By United Press Leased Wire.)
NEW YORK, May 25. - The
marriage of Miss Mary Hartman,
daughter of the late railway king,
TO Charles Cary Rumsey of Buff
falo, N. Y, an artist and sculptor,
will take place tomorrow at the
Episcopal church at Arden, the
country seat of Mrs. E. H. Harri-
man.
The family still is in mourning
dor Hartman and the wedding
will be a quiet one.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-05-25

75o-wn buy
tract A barga for
forso or
o
strac Easy ERIN
43d with cement sidewalk
ono an
of 18th and Mullen SITS North Springs
water
choice with fruit and garden
in NORTH
with and good lots with all street
rovemen
wit
S6X120, North End "A
Gunston e. Heath Co.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-05-25
$3.50 CASH

Five rooms, porcelain bath, 2 full
lots, concrete foundation and base
ment, plastered. tinted, etc. never
been lived in; near 9Th. ave. and
Cedar. Price $500: $3.50 cash.
We have other new bungalows in
the 9Th ave. district which can ba
bought for $1,000 to $1,000, on very
easy terms.