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Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-09-01
FEWER FARMS IN
S. D. IRRIGATED
THE ACREAGE, HOWEVER, IN 1909 WAS
63,24S AGAINST 1856 IN
1899.

Washington, Aug. 28.-Census
| Director Durand has issued the
first official statement from the
census bureau relative to the sta
tistics of irrigation in the state OF
South Dakota.
| The total number of farms irri-
gated in 1900 was 500 against Coz
in 1890 decrease of 100 or ~
per cent. Within the same period
the number of farms in the state in
creased 47.6 per cent.
The total Acreage irrigated in
1900 was 63,248 acres, against 49,
676 acres in. 1890, an increase of
1852, acres, or 44.8 per cent.
During the same period the i'm
proved area on farms increased
400 per cent, showing a very
slight increase in the per cent of
improved land irrigated-from {. 80
per cent in 1900 to o.4o per cent
in 1909.
The total acreage which all en-
terprises were capable of irrigating
in 1910 was I28, 48I acres, an ex-
cess bf 65.233 over the area irriga-
ted in 1909, showing that the pres
ent irrigated acreage can be doubl-
ed without the construction of new
works. The acreage included in
projects now completed or under
construction is 2oI.6 OBS acres, an
excess of I38.437 acres over the
area irrigated in 1900. This indi-
Gates in general way the acreage
which will be available for settle
ment within the next few years.
The number of independent eu-
terprises reported in 1900 was 3o5,
against 1873 in 1890, an increase OF
2O7, or ,IIO.I per cent. This per
cent is much higher than the per
cent of increase in the acreage irri-
gated, indicating that the newer
enterprises are smaller than the old
er ones. The length of main ditch
es in 1900 was 63I miles. against
223 miles in 1899, an increase of
1873 per cent.
The total cost of irrigation sys-
TENS as reported for 1910 was 3d.
DAB, 186, against $27o.oI8 in 1890,
an increase of $2,773,1o8, or I,o27
per cent. The average cost an
acre in 1910 was $4,000, as COM
pared with $6.I8 in 1890.
The acreage irrigated in 1890 has
been classified according to the
state and federal laws under which
the works are being built or are be-
ing operated, as follows: United
States reclamation service (act OF
congress, June II. Ioo2), 5,6I3
acres; United States Indian service
various acts of congress), SO acres;
cooperative enterprises, 1861
acres; enterprises supplying water
for hire, $500 acres; independent
and partnership enterprises, 1864
acres. No land was irrigated by
Carey act enterprises or irrigation
districts. Under the act of June
II, 1902, the works built by the
United States reclamation service
are to be turned over to the water
users. Including these 90 per cent
of the land irrigated is served by
works controlled by the water us
ers.
Streams supply 47,662 acres,
lakes supply 200 acres, we'll supply
1886 acres. springs supply 3o5
acres, and reservoirs supply 49,
SIS acres.
For Sale-Half or whole interest
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-09-01

For Sale-Half or whole interest
in blacksmith shop. Good estab-
lished business. For full particu-
lars call upon G. A. Youmans.
FOR SALE A number of
mich COWS with calves, also two
blooded bulls. Call upon or write
E. H. Stafford.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-05-25
PLANS BRINGING
10000 SETTLERS
President Louis W. Hill Has
Scheme for Making Popu-
lation Increase

SEATTLE, May 24.-Louis W. Hill,
president of the Great Northern rail
road asserts that an average of 10,-
900 settlers per year or $4,000 in
the next five years can be added to
the residents of Washington by a
cooperative scheme of advertising
which his system intends to inaugu-
rate.
Mr.. Hill outlined his plan to a
number of officials, who will later
take up the matter with the CONNER
cial bodies of the state 1t is a sim
pie scheme and means only a little
individual work on the part, not only
of the commercial bodies, but on the
part of the present residents of the
state
The plan outlined by Mr.. Hill is
that the commercial bodies in each
city are to be supplied with blanks
giving space for the names and ad-
dresses of men and women in the
Middle Western or Eastern states who
might be induced to come West The
commercial clubs will scatter these
blanks among the residents of their
city and among the farmers urging
the present residents to fill them out,
giving only the names of those who
they think might be induced to come
If properly approached.
Railroad to Garry on Campaign
The commercial clubs are to keep
copies of these lists and the original
is to be forwarded to the advertising
and immigration departments of the
road. From the railroad Offices in st.
Paul the persons whose names are
sent in will receive literature and
numerous pictures of the West, with
all the postage paid by the road.
The persons who give the name
will be kept in touch with and will
be asked to write personal letters
concerning the West as they have
found it, to the prospective immigrant
and a complete follow up system
of advertising will be maintained.
The campaign will be introduced dur
ing the coming season. the railroad
company at the present time being
busy getting ready the necessary
forms for caring for the addresses
and information to be gathered
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-05-25
NEW UTILITIES
LAW EXPLAINED
Water Carriers Prepare To
Obey New Measure in
Effect June 9

SEATTLE, May 24.-Mempers of
the state railroad commission, which
will become the public service COM
mission when the public utilities law,
passed by the last legislature be-
comes effective June 9, held an extend
ed meeting here today explaining the
provisions of the new measure to
owners and agents representing prac-
tically every steamship and barge
line, dock company or terminal prop
erty on Puget Sound.
The gathering was held in the Of
fees of the Puget Sound Navigation
company and was largely for the pur-
pose of considering the law in detail
and making arrangements for putting
it into effect.
On the date mentioned all passes
on water lines will be abolished eX-
cept to owners and employees and
their families. The commission will
assume jurisdiction over every form
of water craft, conveying property or
passengers for hire, except row or
sailboats under 20 tons gross or craft
propelled by gas, fluid, naphtha or
electrical motor under five tons gross
and open steam launches or five gross
tons or less.
Tariffs Must Be Made Public
Steamship companies include cor
pOratiOns, associations, joint stock
companies, partnerships or lesees I'm
der the provisions of the new law
each company either owning or op-
Grating water craft or operating ter
minal property must file public tariffs
or rates for freight classification,
passenger fares and terminal and stor-
age charges.
Notice of 80 days must be given the
commission and the public before
either rates or schedules may be
changed. The law is very sweeping
in it's provisions and those present
concluded that it will require careful
study before they will become fami-
liar with the more important details.
To some steamship owners the law
is distasteful but those present exhibit
ed great interest in the matter and
many questions were asked the COM
missioners who have made a thor
ough study of the measure.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-05-25
FOUR BIG TOPICS
FOR DEVELOPERS
Chehalis Prepares for South
west Washington Associa-
tons Convention

CHEHALIS Wash, May 24.-From
present indications the quarterly
meeting of the Southwest Washington
Development association to be held
in Chehalis on Thursday, Friday and
Saturday of next week, June 1, 2 and
3, promises to surpass any session
of the kind yet held. 1t is certain
to attract the largest attendance yet
seen at one of these meetings, judg-
ing from the great interest already
manifest throughout southwest Wash
ington and in Tacoma, Seattle and
Portland. From the standpoint of dis
guished men who will be present to
address the association on various
subjects, also, the Chehalis meeting
will surpass past sessions.
Four very great subjects will be
Good Roads" Coal" THE Land
der named
Suggestion to Visitors.
AS noted in the summary of the
program sent out last week all pre-
liminares incident to the meeting will
have been disposed of during Thurs
day. An active committee has made
a complete canvass of Chehalis hO-
tel facilities, and also listed the de-
sirable rooms in private houses over
the city, so that it is fully believed
there will be ample accommodations
for all. All who come to Chehalis are
urged to Immediately go to the Citi-
zens' Club rooms. The committee on
hospitality and assignments, of which
J. A. Gabel is chairman, will be as
signed to place the visitors. They
will be assigned to the hotels as long
as the rooms hold out; then to pri-
vate homes. Messengers will escort
them to their lodgings. 1t is hoped
to carry out a system that will avoid
all confusion.
Tom Richardson Coming
Tom Richardson of Oregon, the
most renowned publicity manager in
the United States. will deliver an ad-
dress; and the most representative
publicity men in the northwest cities
will be present
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-05-25
THE NEW DIRECTORY
New Directory Of Cities Of Chehalis
County Improvement Over Form.
er issues; More Information

The new directory of Grays Har.
Dor issued by r. l.. Polk & Co., is
being delivered to subscribers this
week, and the book is generally be-
ing commented upon as the best yet
published. Some Of the Improvements
are a most complete street guide.
and list OF real estate additions that
will be of value to all concerned.
1t contains an alphabetical list OF
business firms and private citizens
of the cities of Aberdeen, Hoquiam,
CosmOpOlis, Elma and Montesano, and
list Of all business firms in the town
and villages of Chehals County sup.
plemented by list of all residents
paying taxes or receiving mail through
the Rural Free Delivery Routes
throughout the county; and a com.
plete business directory of Chehalis
County compiled by business or pro-
fessiOn
Population is shown to be 1915.
which gives us credit for 2055 more
than the Government Census taken
year ago. The Government Census OF
1910 gave this city population of
1860, and in 1900-3,757 r. L. Polk
& Co. claim that this estimate has been
most carefully made with an inclina.
tion to be conservative and to under.
rather than over state it, or rather
to claim no more than the facts fury
warrants
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-05-25
Sixty Per Cent. Of Property
Must Be Represented to
Get Attention
QUIET COUNCIL MEETING
Ordinance Passed Regulating
Blasting in City Limits.
Routine Business Only

AT the meeting of the city council
last night, it was decided, on motion
OF McCaW, to pay no attention to Pc
tltlons Tor or protests against local
improvements unless the same be
signed by at least so per cent of the
property owners affected 1t was ex-
planned that owing to the limited
publicity obtained by official publica-
tons. numerous improvements are
projected and under way before those
interested know of them.
On the recommendation of the
street committee, $25 was appropriate
ed for printing bridge tickets.
Thirty days extension of time was
granted the contractor for the sew
ers in Districts c and d.
petition for 16-foot roadway on
Scott street, and another for a light
al Third and Fl streets, were referred
to the committees.
The protest against the improve
ment OF West Sixth street was laid
on the table.
A warrant was ordered drawn for
S33 for John Stanford, in lieu of one
lost, he filing proper bond
A petition of Davidson Bros, ask
ing permission to make a slight raise
In the sidewalk on the spur track of
the West & Slade Grocery Co. Re-
ferred to the street committee.
An invitation from Company G..
Second Infantry, n. G. W., for the
mayor and council to attend their
smoker, next Wednesday night was
accepted with thanks.
Resolutions We're adopted for the
improvement of Gushing and Front
streets.
The following ordinances We're pass.
ed: To issue bonds for portion OF
the tideland fill; to improve the alley
in Block 46, Original plat Extending
the time for the o. G. w. Ry to enter
Aberdeen to October L. Regulating
blasting in the city limits. This or
dinance requires permit to be OBJ.
tanned from the city engineer, and a
bond for $4,000 filed. Its violation is
punishable by fine and imprisonment.
On recommendation of the commit
tee, it was decided not to purchase
blue printing machine at this time.
The work of grading Hume street
was formerly accepted.
John Hegdale was awarded the con.
tract to build a 16-foot roadway on
Mill street
But one bid being received for the
dismantling Of the North Aberdeen
bridge, it was rejected, and the street
commissioner ordered to have the
work done.
Councilman Smith complained that
the street commissioner permitted
piles of rubbish to remain on the
street, in front of the Crescent hotel.
Councilman Newell was granted a
leave OF absence for 30 days
Elder, McCaw and Stalding We're ap-
pointed committee to examine the
personal property rolls of the city, at
a per diem of $500.
The clerk was directed to notify
William butcher and his bondsmen
that unless his contract work was
proceeded with at once, or the bonds
would be declared forfeited.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-05-25
TO HELP
MANUFACTURERS
Freight Rate on Sash and
Doors Made Here to Be
Readjusted

SEATTLE, May 24.-Railways lead.
ing from the Pacific Northwest will
make an effort to encourage the sash
and door manufacturing concerns of
this section to develop trade in the
Middle West by reducing the freight
rates on these commodities, when
transported in carload lots.
Hold Joint Meeting.
The first step was taken yesterday
when officials of the Great Northern,
Northern Pacific. Chicago, Milwaukee
e Puget Sound and the o. w. r. &
NJ held a joint meeting, at which
their rate clerks were present, and
out a line Of procedure for
the readjustment and reduction of
the freight rates on sash and doors
shipped from Northwestern points.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-05-25
sUccUMRs TO CONSUMPTION
Albert Stevens, Adopted Son Of r.
HiIts Surrenders to White Plague
-Funeral Today

Albert Stevens, the 19-year-old
adopted son of Councilman and Mrs.
r. J. Hits, died at 1 o'clock Tuesday
morning from consumption.
Albert Stevens was taken by Mr.
Hits in Juneau, Alaska, after the
death of Mrs. Stevens in that city,
of consumption. The father died
later in London. while touring Europe
II was then that Mr.. Hits adopted AL
bert Stevens legally. Subsequently,
he contracted consumption, and since
that time Mr.. Hits has spent a great
deal of money and consulted every
great physician whom he could reach
in a vain effort to benefit his foster
sons health.
Albert Stevens came of an excel
lent family, his grandfather having
been a professor at Gills college,
Montreal. The funeral took place this
afternoon.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-05-25

ism or indictment have been Mat
thews and his supporters, who have
raked the city for two months in an
endeavor to find something of tang
ible nature to declare against the edi-
tor of the Times.
"To my friends everywhere l de-
sire to say that this is simply the
outcome of a political fight and that
the cases will never be brought to
trial, the sole purpose being to dis
credit this publication during the trial
of the cases now pending before the
criminal court"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-05-25
SAWOUST TO PARIS

Daniel Rogan, of the Independent
Sand & Gravel Co.. shipped one hun
dred pounds of sawdust to Paris,
France, on Tuesday. the freight on
which amounted to $50. The ship
ment was made at the request of a
scientific friend of Mr.. Rogan resid-
ing in Paris, but for what purpose the
latter is in darkness.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-05-25

While the rates as yet have not
been definitely determined to all re-
ceiving points, this detail has been
turned over to the rate clerks and
definite announcement probably will
be made shortly to the manufactur.
ers. 1t is stated by officials, however,
that in some instances the reduction
will be substantial one. For in
stance, 1t is understood the rate to
Colorado points probably will be cut
20 per cent.
Industry Limited Here.
Up to the present time the sash
and door industry in the state of
Washington has been limited. Man
ager O. B. Littel, of the Western Mill
Factory, said yesterday that the mills
of this state have manufactured prac-
tically nothing for the trade outside
the boundaries of this commonwealth.
The reason for it's restriction, he said.
is largely due to the fact that the
freight rates have been virtually pro-
hibitive, enabling the mills of the
East and South to sell their product
at prices in the Middle West that
Northwestern firms cannot meet be
cause of the large shipping cost.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-05-25
NEW TELEPHONE BUILDING

Work will be started June l, on a
three-story building to be erected by
the Pacific Telephone & Telegraph
company to cost about 100000. The
company erected building four years
ago, but increased business demand
ed a much larger structure.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-05-25

Snla all diamond stick pin. Finder
will please return to the Herald Office
and receive reward II
Evening journal., 1911-01-28
Why tho Wind Waits.

In his book on The Picturesque st.
Lawrence" Clifton johnson tells Of
the curious superstition Of Montreal
which explains why the wind Is al
ways blowing at the point where st.
Sulpice and Notre Dame streets meet.
close by the towering cathedral
1t seems that one day. while the
church was In process OF building. the
Wind and the Devil were walking
down Nore Dame street. and the
Devil after regarding with a frown
Of disapproval the graceful outlines Of
the new edihce rising before him ex-
claimed:
what Is thlsf / never saw it be-
fore"
VERY likely not" responded the
Wind. "and dare you 10 go in there"
you dare me TO do that. do your
cried the Devil. with n Snaar We'll
] Will go in II you VIII promise to wait
here until come out"
Agreed" said the Wind.
SO bls satanic majesty went In But
he hAs not come out yet. aud the Wind
Is still waiting for him sr the corner.
Evening journal., 1911-01-28
MRS. RFTTS RECEIVES.

Mrs. Edward n. Belts entertained a
company of friends at a buffet lunch
eou yesterday AT her home, No. 1909
Gilpin avenue Among Mrs Belts
guestG we're number from out Of
the city. Among those We're: Mrs..
James Tatnall and Miss Tatnall, Of
Haverford: Mrs. TaXson and Miss
Taxson, of Overlook; Mrs. Henry
Tamall. MIS- Gayley and Mrs. Earn
shaw, of Bryn Mawr; MS. Price and
Miss Ferris. Of Baltimore, and Miss
Pickering, of Philadelphia.
Assisting Mrs. Belts in receiving
and entertaining were Mrs. Mary
Sparks. MS. George w Sparks. Mrs.
William Belts. Mrs. Horace Belts,
Mrs. John r. Moore. Mrs. E. r. Can
by. Mrs. Charles Elliott. Mrs. Peter
T. Wright, Mrs w. c. Spruance, IT,,
and Mrs. Alter Megear. of Philadel-
phia. The young women assisting
were: Miss Mildred Belts Miss Alice
Belts. Miss Josephine Bush. Miss
Anne Parrish. Miss Margaret BAN
nard. Miss Margaret Miller Miss
Louise Nowland Miss Mildred Hopes
and Miss Eunice Sehoft, of Philadel-
phia.
Evening journal., 1911-01-28
SHOE MERCHANT
HELD FOR COURT
State Alleges SatanOV Deceived
the Public in His
Advertisements

4. Satanov, proprietor of the Peary
Sample Shoe Companys store, in the
Garrick Theatre building, was yester-
day afternoon held by Magistrate
Robertson I'm $500 bail for court, to
answer the charge of deceiving the
public by misleading advertising Suit
against the dealer was brought by
Deputy Attorney General Wolcott on a
warrant Issued at the suggestion of
the Local Shoe Retailers Association.
Satanov, after buying the stock Of
Gallaher and Company at a receivers
sale, advertised. according to the
States allegation, certain special lines
Of shoes which Gallaher and Com
pany are said to have never carried,
and advertised them in such a manner
as to lead the buying public to think
that the shoes all formed part of the
stock Of the firm which went into the
hands Of the receiver for the com
pany.
A second suit brought against the
dealer on the charge of having
violated the law requiring the names
Of all members Of firms or companies
to be;registered with the prothonotary
was dropped, as it was found that
Satanov had fully complied with the
law in this respect Satanov had his
bondsman with him and returned to
his place of business at the close OF
the hearing before the magistrate. Al
the hearing he was represented by
Frank Ball.
Evening journal., 1911-01-28
M. snirit nf Iih.r.v

II was IN the town that modern de-
mocracy had it's rise. Despite all the
efforts OF the kings and barons to pre-
vent Il. the spirit OF liberty began to
assert itself in the larger towns In the
shape OF the charters which guarantee
to the people certain commercial and
political rights-rights which. once OBJ
tanned. were never 10 be surrendered.
Before the middle OF the eleventh CEN
tury there were many OF these "char-
tered" towns which possessed the
right Of electing their own magis-
trates. sheriffs and judges and regulat-
ing their own taxes. The wretched serfs
from the country we're welcomed by
the townspeople and aided TO larger
freedom. These free towns we're FIRST
known in Spain. from which country
they slowly spread over Europe. The
burgesses naturally offered protection
and freedom to all who would fee TO
them from the feudal estates. and thus
slowly. but surely. the good work went
on until the ancient despousms were
destroyed--Arena.