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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-08-04
Caught Them By Hand.

Monday at the noon hour ID. Q.
Hull proved himself to be some hunt
er by running down and catching a
prairie chicken with his hands. Geo.
Hokenstad succeeded In going Mr..
Hull one better by standing still and
a prairie chicken walked into his
hands. 1t Is needless to say that the
above named gentlemen are In class
by themselves when it comes to
prairie chickens.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-08-04

will open It's homes to enable every
one to be properly taken care of. No
advance In prices.
Our expense was all contracted for
by the lst Of April In order to obtain
the best there Is for the people of
this state, and we sincerely hope for
and urge the attendance from every
section of the state.
For Daily program, which will be
announced later; for premium list or
any information, address the Score
tary.
G. N. MCILvAINE.
Huron, So. Oak.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-08-04

The Luther League Social gather
Ing" at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. j.
J. Chraft last Friday evening, was a
very pleasant affair with music and
refreshments, and brief address was
delivered by Rev. Martin Hegland,
who is at present filling the pulpit Of
the Lutheran church during Pastor
Tetlie's summer vacation.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-08-04
Send Ticket to Canton. !.

We find the following item In the
New Orleans Picayune Of July IS, and
it seems Bro. Carter has the hot
weather laugh on his old dakota
friends. The New Orleans paper quot
es from Huron Herald as follows:
"a. L. Carter, formerly Of this city,
but for the past haif-dozen years .
resident of New Orleans. writes .
Huron friend in his usual jolly vein
and gives weather comparisons, inclos-
ing the official report of the govern
ment observer at New Orleans with
that of the Huron office. These 6gur-
es show that while the temperature
at Huron was 100, it was only S6 at
New Orleans. Mr.. Carter suggests
that instead of taking his usual North
ern trip in August, he will send the
price of a ticket to some Huron friend
to visit New Orleans and enjoy real
cool spell.
Hudsonite:-C County Commissioner
Perry Juel and his son, M. p, Of
Canton motored down from Canton
on Tuesday afternoon. Mr.. Juel has
proven himself a splendid official on
the board, being level headed and .
man of good, sound Judgement. He Is
an old resident who knows the needs
of the county and he applies this
knowledge practically to the needs Of
his office.
Misses Bertha and Belle Wilson re-
turned last Saturday from visit
with their sister at Henry.
DR.. C. w. Okey the Hudson dentist
passed through here last Sunday on
his way home from Chester, s. D.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Benz and s0n
Carl returned from Lake Ok0boji
Monday evening.
Mrs. Goldy went out 70 Mitcholl
last Friday to visit her brother, Char
les Alexander, and family.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-08-04
How He Proposed.

A young man, recently married at
Elk Point was asked by close friend
who had matrimony in view:
Did you get on. your knees when
you proposed? mo, my girl was
using them,' and the young man
blushed.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-08-04

When E. n. Thayer, David and
John Brenner are pitching quoits
there Is no show for any ''greenhorns"
as Ed and John and Dave are "ring-
ers" every time they throw the "good
luck" irons.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-08-04
Important to Water Users.

Notice is hereby given that all p er-
sons may use all water necessary dur
ing the day and up to O'Clock at
night, but those who use city water
after o'clock, will do so at the risk
Of having their water shut of. This
order will be strictly enforced.
T. J. Knowlton,
2tf Water Com missioner
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-08-04

Geo. Byers arrived from the west
Tuesday.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-08-04
T. J. Knowltor

Water Commissioner.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-04
WILLIAMS { SON
FIND NEW OFFICES
Rtt, BANKING HOUSE TO MOVE
To EIGHTH AND MAIN
STREET

In few days all e the occupants
81 the Chamber Of Commerce build
lnk Will have vacated the premises
and the handsome structure that for
many years has adorned the corner
Of Ninth and Main streets will he
RACED To make place for the most
modern and up-to- date office build
ing in the South
The Offices of the Richmond Cham
Dor OF Comerce win be rluYed to the
third floor In the Mutual building and
tho work OF transferring the records
ana furniture of the department VIII
begin Monday With the exception
Of the john l.. Williams q Son
banking house al the tenants have
moved to other quarters
Offices were scared ia the Mutual
building Tor the Williams Company.
bat ttsg clSi7tI-s7; was not satisfactory
ard the big banking house will move.
1t Is said. To the corner of Eighth
ana Main streets, in the oitica now
used ny the Thesaj1ease ana Ohio
passenger department This will give
THIS Williams firm a convenient luca-
tion and excellent office room.
The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
company passenger department VIII
move from the corner of Eighth and
Main streets 10 the house vacated by
Burke q Company. cIothors, on Main
street between Eighth and Ninth.
This move was made to aecdnY, otiate
the Williams firm. So that no OBJ
stacle could get In the way of the
erection of the giant skvscraper build
ing NJ Ninth and Main. by the First
National Bank Building Corporation.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-04
PEOPLES FORUM
Another "Markcd Conx IS

To the Editor or The Richmond Virginian;
My Dear Sir.i have received tfr0,un~ tra
mail marked copy of the Richmond Evening
Journal OF the 18th instant directing nav 81
tention TO an editorial, Preachers AS Newspa>
news columns or The Nirginian. think tha
object of the one sending me the journal Is tn
call my attention to the report of our exacu
tive committee in reference to the ''wat" ,au~,
papers, and also what they consider the grave
Inconsistencies of DR.. Cannon and the manager
of The Virgnian. wish to say in tho frst
place to my friend that | had the pleasure az
being present at the meeting of the Anti Saloon
League at Newport News and voted for m
resolutions referred to, and have not regretted
doing I feel that did no one an iniustice
In the second place l wish say that i do
not regard anything said against Dr. Cannon
by the wet newspapers Intended for him,
personality. In my opinion. it is his position
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-04
The Judge and the Jury.

The public is not greatly interested in the
merits of the damage action before supreme
Court Justice Erlanger. in which the court cut
verdict Of $4,000 to of $4,000. the
ground that the counsel for the plaintiff Gre
sted atmosphere OF hostility against the de-
PENDANT in his summing UP. the effect OF which
intlamed the minds of the jury" But the pub
lie is properly concerned with the bearing of
this and of similar expressions by judges re-
tecting the intelligence the poise and the
seriousness Of citizens who servo Jurors in
our courts. The jury is a part Of the court. not
inf erIor ti1oush distinct FROM the presiding
Judge in ts functions. 1t is theoretically sl-
prcmc oVex questions Of fact The Judge is
nra&.a4 IF Guastlans *ff@ laN. ,Ad4 the.snoAnt
of damage done by given act seems to he
as much a question OF fact the determna-
ton OF the issue. whether the act was done
or not by the defendant. ON the other hand.
the nature of the act Is for the court to pass
on. Whether 1t lawful unlawful is a
question of law. pure and simple. And the I'M
laWfulness Of an act is just we'll established
by verdict for 81, 600 by for $4,000
damages.
These distinctions have been lost sight of In
permitting a Judge 10 threaten to- rot aside n
verdict entirely unless o. smaller sum than the
jary has awarded is pted.-Brooklyn Eagle.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-04

Alderman will be no less decided In their action
when this matter comes before that body.
The transfer of the residence of the distin-
gaished jurst and Democratic resident of Rich
mond means the settlement of all doubt as to its
future Shrouded in historic lore OF century,
now stands, the home of the father of the Su-
preme Court of the tinted States W.T. be devel
oped into of the foremost museums among
Firginias many. The Association for the Pres
ervation of Virginia Antiquities vii; work won
ders at the home of John Marshall. restoring 1t
to its original condition On the inside and max
ing such repairs outside as to reinforce it against
the ravages OF weather and time
In the name of the Association for the preser-
walton of Virginia Antiquities. LieutenantGoy-
ernor J. TAYLOR Eliyson thanked the members of
Council for having voted In favor Of the trans
fer, and pledging that C~erything possible to
convert the residence into the same tastefuly
yet quantity appointed home which Chief Justice
John Marshall left. would be done ey the Asso
citation. The people of Richmond and Virginia
are no less grateful for the saving OF this land
mark, and when the tender, patriotic hands of
the Association for the Preservation Of Virginia
Antiquities have done their work this historic
dwelling, which was threatened by tic march OF
progress. will be made me shrine for all who
revere the memory OF a great and good Virgin
Ian.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-04
FIDELITY BRANCH
IS RE-ORGAN|zED
TEMPERANCE IEAGTERS MEET
AND ELECT OFFICERS TO
FIGHT LIQUOR.

Fidelity branch OF the Woman s
Temperance League Of America was
reorganized Monday night in the homo
Of Mrs. w jackson. 12oo North
twentieth street. The following oia-
GERS Were elected: Mrs. w. \. jack
son. president: Mrs. Matte Tucker,
corresponding secretary; Miss iIor-
tense Watkins. recording secretary;
Mrs. H. {. Hechier. treasurer
Reorganization OF the branch MAS
necessary. Il is declared. because Of
the Illness Of Mrs. Florence Beadles,
the former president.
Mrs, ]. Tyler Jobaon. founder or The
league. was present and offeiated as
director of affairs.
Tuesday morning Mrs Jobson an
nnunced that everything VAS practi-
caliy In readiness for the institute to
De held under the auspices of her
league at Union Station Methodist
church Friday morning and evening.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-04
SOCIETY AWAITING
ALDERMEN sACT|ON
MEANTIME, 1T is LAYING PLANS
TO FIT OUT JOHN MAR
SHALL HOME.

Members Of the Association for thd
Preservation of Virginia Antiquities
feel confident that the board Of all
dermen when 1t meets mex. Monday
night will concur with the common
council in adopting the resolution
transferring the John Marshall home
at Ninth and Marshall streets to the
custody OF the association. The mat
ter will then have to be referred to tho
city attorney who will put 1t in propeS
legal shape for final action.
The association plans to fix the
home out with photographs, relics
and furnishings of the Marshall fam
lily and to make it as nearly as pog-
sible Ike the residence when IL was
occupied by the distinguished Virginia
Jurist. AT present the home Is being
used as kindergarten by the city
school board. No effort will be made
To dispossess the school authorities
until after the session closes in June,
The Marshall home Is a two-story
brick structure OF plain old-fashion-
ed design and was built under the
personal supervision of the former
chief justice of the United States
supreme court.
Officers OF the A. =. V. A. are al
follows, Mrs. J. Taylor Ellyson, presi-
dent; Mrs. +. Y. Valentine, Mrs.
William Rufiln Cox. Mrs. Il. r. Ball.
Mrs. Joseph f.. Willard. vice-presi.
dents; Mrs. A. NJ. Palmer. recording
secretary; Mrs. ]. Finders Robinson.
corresponding secretary: Mrs. Wil~
liams e. Bentley, treasurer. Mrs. VII.
liam q. Stanard. historian.
The association has branch chaps
ters tn New York, Philadelphia. Wash.
ington, Nashville, Norfolk Williams.
burg. Smithfield, Hampton. Fred-
ericksburg and other points.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-04
An Editors Invoice.

North Carolina editor has kept track of his
profit and LOGS during the year, and gives an
invoice Of his business Mt the end OF twelve
months OF ups and downs.
Seen broke 3Gi times.
Had money 4 times.
Praised the public times.
Told lies 1.T2s times
Told the truth | time.
Missed prayer meeting SO times,
Been roasted 43l times
Roasted others SO times
Washed office towel 3 times.
Missed meal o,
Mistaken for preacher II times.
~ Mistaken for capitalist o.
Found money 0,
Took bath times.
Delinquents who paid "a.
Those who dfd NOT pay 1856.
Paid in conscience 0.
Got whipped 0.
Whipped others 81 times,
Cash on hand at beginning STAT
Cash on hand ending is cents.-Davie Re-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-04
LOOKING FOR SITE
FOR SUMNER HOTEL

Especial to The Richmond T'ireinian
WARRENTON. VA. April 4.-On
SATURDAY party OF Washington cap
italists were in Warrenton looking
over several sites in and near War
renton for the purpose of erecting a
summer hotel, Two locations were Ia
vorably considered 1t Ia understood
and the outcome 81 the visit is being
watched with great interest
Battalion Adjutant f. H. Barten-
stein has offered to the he contested
for by the members OF the Warrenton
FfHes handsome bronze medal to
be awarded to the man making the
highest score in a gallery target prac-
tfce The medal viii be presented the
l5thFof the month.
Narrenton ts embodied in 4 heavy
sleet storm. which began with snow
at an early hour Monday morning.
The temperature was very low
throughout the entire day
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-04

10 me Editor OF The Firginian
nope | am not asking too much space in
your paper To say few words concerning the
running of sunday freight trains II was at
the last session OF the Legislature the bill was
introduced To allow railroads to operate freight
trains IN Virginia after sunrise and before sun
set AS wen as ! remember there We're quite
a number of railroad men in favor of this bill.
ana very few If any any, opposed 1t. 1t now
appears that the passage of this bill is working
a hardship upon Il certain class of railroad EN-
ployes-~namely, the agents and telegraph OPP
orators who forced 10 remain on duty longer
hours since this bill became law. | in
FORMED some days ago by railroad man that
a certain division superintendent had recently
issued a circular advising telegraph operators
mat 1t would be necessary for them to remain
on duty two extra hours Sunday in order to
handle signals Thus YOU viii that this law
deprives these men of being with their fami-
lies on Sunday. and doubt forces them TO
remain away from church and destroys what
recreation they might have Sunday after
noon. l am reliably informed that the agents
and operators will present a strong petition to
the next Legislature TO have this law repealed
unless sonle of the Sunday duties they are now
required to perform are abolished. ] was for
number of Years In the railroad business and
/ know something of the close confinement and
that is what prompts me TO write this article.
Danville. Va. ZEN RAILROA DER"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-04

as an officer OF the anti-lquor forces at which
THESE threats are intended. If he should leate
" sinia> tas the safoonkeeper in Norfolk
me work OF temperance. you would hear moth
ing more said against him. 1t is the Ant-Sa-
.pon league the wet papers are after and not
lne man. and II pr. Cannon would just get
oE we. on the liquor side he would be hailed as
,'batH' would say to my friend that In my
opinion items of news are very different To
pau ADVERTISEMENTS and 1t reveals desperate
cohuition or cause when such weak methods
nave 10 be resorted to the article to which
my attention has been directed. I wish to ex-
press my appreciation for The Virgnian and
us management And also my confidence
~. Games cannon as Christian gentleman.
Long i've the Richmond Nirginan,
FREDERIC bsbufg, Va. d. L.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-04
W. p Bridge7uan.

ESPECIAL TO The Richmond Virginign.1
MCKENNY, VA. April AFR. w.
Is Bridgeman, a prominent farmer Of
Mckenny died suddenly OF heart fall
ure Saturday night. while on his way
home. He was about thirty-fve years
old, AIR. Hridgenaan WIS at McKenny
Saturday evening In his usual health.
Started home. stopped on his way. took
supper with a neighbor. left his house
about 10 o'clock. and seemed to havo
Taiien about une-uaii mile from tha
house across his lighted lantern, which
caused his clothing to catch and burn
ed the body severely. He leavea a.
large concourse Of friends. and family
70 mourn their loss
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-04

most important 1t should be conducted with
the utmost economy. II there be business man
in either branch of Richmonds City Council who
opposes the reduction of the fees of these two of
fcas. we should like to know If he has in his
establishment men who are remunerated accord
ing to the business done, and whether he has in
his employ sAbordnates who receive several
times as much as his business manager?
This is denteally the situation presented In
the City Hall The mayor is the executive head
OF Richmond. Under his direction are many Of
fcers charged with the duty of economically
transacting the citys business Is it good bust
ness to pay the business manager of communi-
~ $4,000 year, and Of less responsible
position $4,000 Year,.
The fee system is a relic of bygone ages. Each
and every city official and employee should be
compensated for his labors with definite. fixed
stipend. for there should be no more guesswork
and speculation his part as to what his re-
enumeration is to be than on the part of the city
which employs him. Happily for the feed officer.
the city grows. and the more businesslike its adj
minstration should become, the larger the fees
increase, and consequently the harder the fight
by the man paid by fees to retain the old system.
The dmtnution OF the rate OF pay to the two
feed officers in Richmond Is exactly one and one
fourth mills on the dollar. or reduction of one
eighth Of one per cent. Even this slight de-
crease wiz amount TO several thousand dollars
annually In the compensation of the officials,
This gives a slight indication as to what the
compensation of these officials is. The more
money saved to the city the more there will be
in the common treasury, and consequently the
smaller will become the drain on the individual
taxpayer.
There is general activity throughout the coun-
try for the abolition of fee offices, and cutting
down OF the rate of compensation of those who
are still pail by this antiquated and unbusuess-
like system. Richmond is too large, progressive
and enlightened community to much longer
continue the operation of this scheme of ancient
days of feudalism. and the trend is toward the
total abolition Of feed officers in the capital city
The positions OF City Collector and Commits
sioner Of the Revenue are places of dignity and
men who have been honored with the Offices be-
canse Of their business ability faithfulness and
popularity. The compensation. however, should
be commensurate with the duties and responsl-
bilites and a businesslike administration de-
mands that the pay be no more
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-04
JOHN MARsHALL,s HOME s.vrn

sigh Of relief will be breathsd by the patri-
ntie people of Richmond and Virginia over the
uansfer OF John Marsha'is home, for this action
practically marks the c,cse Of long and hard
struggle for the preservation OF a most historic
has unanimously voted 10 commit the home of
the first Chief Justice OF the Supreme Court Of
ne United States and a native virginian and
achmonder. into the ks~ning OF society famed
scr it, noble and patriotic work. The Board OF
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-04
VANDAL ATTEMPTS
TO WRECK bUILD|NC
Uses DYNAMITE ON TOWER OLE
MAGNIFICENT MUNICIPAL
~ STRUCTURE AT
SPRINGFIELD.

SPRINGFIELD. MASS. April A.
Il bold attempt was made early to-
day to destroy the tower OF the new
million dollar group of municipal
buildings, A charge Of dynamite CT
gun cotton was exploded at the base
of the structure. tearing a hole
through brick wall three feet thick
and shattering windows In every
building for blocks. No one was hurt
and the actual damage is insigaif-
cant.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-04

he BahEl4Ie Es EAsteF OF March 3Oth saws.
The monthly report Of !. r. Bell chief of no
lice, Tor the month ending March 2Sth shows
the total number Of arrests for the month to he
2G7, of which 24l were found guilty and o sent
on to the grand jury. The fines inposed
amounted to s9Ss30. OF which sG3750 was col.
lected The amount RENTED by the MAYOR was
$40: jailed In default. s2S44o: appealed to the
Corporation Court. 81. uncollected and carried
forward, $3.50
The following were the causes OF arrest. As.
saut, 2G bad fame and character +; carving
concealed weapons. 2: disturbance II. drunt.
enness. 1876: felony. IL: fugitives from Justice.
8; fast driving, |; gaming. II: gambling house.
,: larceny, is; doing business without license I .
nuisance. 10. speeding automobile >. sboottpp
in corporate limits. ?, trespass. IA; vagrancy.
g.
DRINKS In March. 1910 were Sc
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-04
A PROGRESSIVE STEP.

Although the reduction made in the fees of the
City Collector and Commissioner OF the Revenue
by the City Council ia small. and the Board OF
Aldermen has yet to pass upon the decrease in
the rate OF compensation for these officials, the
action already taken is step In the right direc-
tion.
Or all business enterprises in community,
the city's business 10 by far the largest and the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-04
An Uney.s, Distribution of Churches.

In Colorado. within seventy miles OF Denver.
there is n promising village of twelve hundred
inha bitants. says Charles Samuel Tator in an
article in Success Magazine entitled The Mad
Race for Souls" In that village there eight
churches Round about in the mountains "a
communities that have from thirty ninety
pupils in the public school. and muster one
hundred and fifty adults at an ali-nght dance.
This population is scattered, the pupils go to
school on burros and horseback. For some
reason these people have no church nor Sun
day school. Bishop Anderson. Of the Episcopal
Diocese of Chicago, says that there forty
towns in Illinois, ranging from two hundred to
eight hundred in population, without any
church Yet the three examples given from
Massachusetts could easily have been found in
tho State Of Illinois. IT rather looks if soma
of the lean churches should be cut out of the
herd and led to pastures new.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-04
Killed BY Dynamite.

FL. PAso April 4.--Bespatohes re-
cefved to-day from San Luis Potosi,
Mexico, say that d. {. Meeker, OF
Ithaca, n. y, station agent OF the
National Railways OF Mexico at Jus
tine. twenty miles from there, was
killed ana two Mexican laborexs
seriously hurt. when a box OF dyna-
mite they were unloading exploded,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-04
NEGRO M0RTALLY
WOUNDS ANOTHER

Especial to fire Richmond VYrEifiIn.
EMPDRLA. VA. April 4.---Riehard
Atkins, a negro. shot with a shotgun
and mortally wounded James Easter.
colored. in Greenville county, this
morning at tho home Of Atkins At
kins Is married. Easter Is single.
Whiskey and women were the cause
OF the shooting. Atkins surrendered
to the authorities.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-04

The funeral of Miss Bertha Rtddeif.
who died Sunday night at the home OF
Mrs. r q. Williams, was held from
the residence, 1905 Hanover avenue,
Tuesday afternoon. at O'Clock. Miss
Riddell was thirtytwo years old. and
Is survived by two brothers, II. S. Rid
dell, Of Richmond. and Fleming Riddeli,
OF Louisa. ard one sister, Mrs. Earl
Anderson. Of Louisa