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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-08-03
THE LAST STATES.
tri>ona md New MEXICO WIN Conn
piete Uncle sans Family.

Since the thirteen colonies became the
nation in 1888, thirtv-1vc States have
been added to the union The United
States have multiplied at the handsome
rate Of one State for every three and a
!alf wears Of national existence Do
cidedly there is a shock In tho suGges-
ton that We now have como Ia the end
of GUY tether. For the end, If end it
prove, closes an epoch
Congress has passed the act enabling
Arizona and New Mexico to form State
governments ana become equal share
holders in the Union. Thus, the last Of
the contiguous territories are hidden into
the great American federation
Many questions arise: Shall we forever
remain a close. compact brotherhood Of
fortN-eirht mutually dependent and ra-
specuvelv independent States? There Is
no such design; Yet further changes are
evidently far off IN time Doubtless one
or more states will he founded I'm Alaska
Some say the Jams, Chinese and spineless
natives Of Hawaii even now aspire -
be voters ~ mid-PaclNc State Om
brown charges IN tho Philippines arc OK
pcrimcntinE, under surveillance, with a
toylikc gift of sefEovornmout Porto
Rico, really ambitions for Statehood al
ready has a territorial government grant
ed by Congress and boasts voteless
delegate in the House OF Representatives
in Washington.
II is only too certain that the next
state will represent an important de-.
parturc in American history. involving
difficulties akin to the negro problem
But we shall as the politicians are fond
OF saying, cross that bridge when We
come to it--From Enter Arizona and
New Mexico" in the August Metropoli-
tn Magazine
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-08-03
THE PULPIT 'PHONE

IeaVcnWorth pulpit has a telephone
attached to it. 50 that members of the
congregation who are unable to attend
the service can hear the sermon.
This seems like an exemplary provis-
ion for the stay-at-homes. 1t may be,
in spots, a helpful Arrangement for those
who are troubled with insomnia, and It
Will afford some amusement. no doubt
for the listeners who enjoy the comments
OF other listeners
Yes, Mary" voice may be expect
ed to say, "the parson Is Just tuning up.
He's talking about the virtue OF con-
trolling ones temper. You ought to hear
this Mary, It's good stuff. He says we
should be gentle and loving and always
temperate in word and deed. Say, get off
the line, there, you loafer! What do You
mean by buttnG in when ecntleman's
listening? Yes, | mean You, you ding
blistered germ. at Off III line, You
foo2le- headed Jack donkey Back away
Somebody on the line, GEORGE"
"Oh. no. What put that In your wood
en- head IFS only a gay gazoolin walk
ing a tight rope Confound him. he's
made me miss the best part of the pas
tors sermon"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-08-03
WOMAN S WORLD.
Various Matters Of Special Iutcrc,, IN
tcmtpiDc Readers
From the New York sun,

'Fiuhl NHt New y Ork sun
Uncle Sans housekeeping plan Is the
most impressive thing on tho Canal
zone according TO a representative Of
the Smithsonian Institution Of yvashtra-
ton. who visited Panama recently II.
SAYS 'Tl'ink II IrCIc Sans establish
Ing a colony Of more than 30. Ooo peonle
II a country that cannot supplv any one
article toward the housing or mainten-
ance OF his alien population. More than
o'"" Oh theSe aliens are American citi-
A'hs VINO brought their wives and fami-
les with them So Uncle Sam buys
FURNITURE and carpets and rugs with a
shrewd Yankee estimate of good value.
Tut always impressed by the Idea that
HcN must also he of the latest STYLE TO
please his daughter-the American WON
aH-"ho Is bringing her family to the
anal Zone and stays while her husband
oversees or drills or shovels or docs
E'neihluE c'So equally valuable in this
'aS' enterprise. Uncle Sam must scour
Vie wholesale emporiums OF the world
10 stock his Canal Zone commissurcs
with table and bed linens. towels, eing-
hams, ribbons. shawls, corsets. ready
made clothing and even dainty millinery.
II must all be of good quality and up to
cate. For the purpose oil government
the Canal Zone Is divided into 10 villages,
each one complete in itself having It's
! ostofce hotel for employees, commits
sarv. church. social hall, lodge room,
school building and police station, The
families of employees are housed ON a
basis Of position aud salary. A certain
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-08-03

You know that fellow Jim McGroit-
artN. the Lad that's a. ways comm un an
humpin sc ON the chest al ysllin GLOW
are yc"''
- know him."
I'm bet hos am1ehed twiny cigars for
me-somc o thin cleur HavAnnys-but
I'm get even with him nov %
How viii We do IT."
"lN ten Ec. jim always hits me over
che vc.t rocLc; whore ! carry me oiGars
he'N hit me jrfI once mere. There's no
cigar In me vest pocket this morniu',
Instead of it there's a stick of dynamite,
dye nind"'-Cleveland Plain Dealer
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-08-03

authorities for stealing a revolver, a dia-
mond ring aud silyorware from the resi-
donco az Henry Brooks Of Stockbridse
whore ho had been cmpolyed. has been
sentenced to spend tdrcc months I'm tho
county Jail at Woodstock.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-08-03

tAltlN YEARS ACTIVE.
colonel WalhridFc Is a native Of the
town in which he is passing his declin
ms wears. having been born in the uttra
L anufactur.nS hamlet Of Hinsdilviuc
about two miles from his present home.
His ta'hor Stcnhins = Walhridgo. was a
farmer and wooden mill operator Even
In bis hoyhood YOUNG Walorideo showed
evidence Of that reckless energy that
dur hreo years Of service resulted in
his rapid promotion from a capta.ncy to
tho bead Of a regiment. which had a roc
CDR ~ - engagements and which in the
number Of men killed in action stood 9it1
in over 1000 enrolled in the federal army
durus the four wears Of tho war When
but IS years old he left homo and be-
came one Of the crew Of a mackercl
schooner which cruised off the Massacnu-
setts coast and worked at the business
for two summers. being employed in tho
winter at his fathers wooden mill. At
the age of 70 he located In Springfield,
Mass, where he worked for three years
In the paper mills In April, 1852. he left
New York for California by the way Of
the Istbmus of Panama. After his a--l-
val at San Francisco he worked for some
little time in the placer mines but re-
turned TO the city and went into the
printing business. For a time he was
established a Sacramento where he was
engaged In state printing Int found san
Francisco more couccnial and went back
10 that city Here he va Joined by his
brother, who died here about three years
ago
Colonel Wa'hridcc became a member
Of the vigilance committee in May. 1876.
when that law and ordr1 body WAS re
organized following the aesassination of
James King. Of William cAitor of The
San Francisco Evening Bulletin Together
with his brother. Edward he marched
musket on shoulder from the committee,
headquarters to the Jail whero the muir
derer James Casey, also newspaner
man, had sought a refuge. and assisted
in taking the man out Of the hands of
the authorities He was also on duty four
days later when Casey and another r,1ur-
derer. after a trial BY the vigilance court.
were hanCei from the second story win
dow of the large store building IN which
the committee held its meetings
Returning from California in r>--
Colonel WalNridEe purchased the farm
at Bennington Falls originally settled h,
his great--ra ndf9ther and was there ro-
siding when he Joined the federal ARM. +,
1851. He served from the first battle ON
Bull Run until April, lsGi when he vas
discharged for disability having contract
ed a spinal difficulty from which he
never fully recovered For II wears fol-
lowing his return from the war no b.,d
the position Of assistant assessor and do
partment collector Of internal revenue
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-08-03
AK OLD GAME

Ginning Monday morning. About nine
O'clock that morning n nico-lookinr mid
d;c-apcd man kuortol at ,n, door Of
Mrs. Minnie + Paige. hojse a, - White
street. Whom Mr.. Paige roynondod to
tie knock the nico-Iooliiur stranger gal
,;ntIy removed hi. hat. and INQUIRED If
i, might hire a room, there He did NOT
want room To sIcco in: inst ouiot
face wncre be coId attend Ia some
correspondcnoo. Mr.. paie. Thought she
could accommodate him all right. and
the bargain was made The stranger
took the room and was 10 pay 80 cents a
day for the use of it, Then he went
away
At eight O'Clock Wednesday, morning the
stranger came again and took possession
About $50 Mr.. Schcrmcrhorn started out
after breakfast TO take a morning walk.
He went in the direction Of Oakland
street crossing two vacant lots. Half
way across he met nlce-appcping
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-08-03

washington, July 2S.-John Paul
Freeman, "a years old was Instantly
killed to-day by a hotted ball in Il
game with some sailors. convalcscents
in tho navy medical school hospital
The lad was pitching for them
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-08-03

TO WATCH THE WANT ADS is TO
be in" when opportunity knocks
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-08-03
HAS SEEN MANY
STIRRING DAYS
Colonel James H. Walbridge of
Bennington, Relates Tales of
Activity-Is 85 Now.
Bennington, July &c. In the home which

Bennington, July 30 Tn the home which
he built at North bennington during ...e
year preceding the opening OF the civil
War col James n. Wahridge. one Of
the few survivors of the II officers who
commanded Vermont volunteer rc-i-
mcntS observed his S5th birthday ami
versary yesterday. Few men are able to
look back upon life crowned with
greater activity. California gold pros
pector. pioneer printer. member of the
vigilance committee that restored order
IN San Francisco. organizer of one
Of the first companies of Vermont volun-
teers that responded to Lncoln's call to
arms, and railroad man on tho Isthmus
of Panama at tho time De Lessons was
taking the preliminary steps in the CON
struction of the Atlantic-Pacifc canal
now being completed by the United states
government.
Hanging on the walls Of the living
room at his home are a number Of
reasurcd memcntocs Of the stirring
days of his carly life. Lie viii point
out to the visitor who manifcsts an
interest in an oil painting depicting
one of the winter camps Of his reei-
ment and will incidentally call atten-
ton to the figure Of an officer on
large white horse. His framed com
mission as colonel OF the Second Yer
mont adorns an opposite wall but tho
most conspicuous position has been
given to his certificate of member
ship in the Home Guard" which drove
the lawess element out Of the city OF the
Golden Gate IN 1886. Members of his
company. which was largely recruited
IN Remington county. Frequently remarl.
that tho "ol1 colonel seems TO 30 prouior
of the part be-" took in banging the nllr-
dr.er. u california than he doee Of hi.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-09-21
Woods Estate in Court

What promises to be case of much
interest will come before the probate
court Sept. q, when Judge C. l..
Lewis in Rapid City, will be called
upon to decide the validity of an
alleged assignment made by the late
Chauncey l.. Wood, democratic candi-
date for governor at the last election
as he lay on has deathbed in Seattle
last winter.
The assignment was made to his
wife, Bessie Wood, and covers all rents
and moneys due him in Rapid City,
involving .ahout $25, ZOO. 1t is con-
tested by Mr.. Woods two sons by
another wife. Ben Wood, of Rapid
City, and Buell. Wood, of Lennon, on
the ground that their father was not
in fit mental condition to make any
transfer, and also that the alleged
assignment is not acknowledged, Ben
Wood is in Seattle taking dispositions
in the case.
The fight between the sons and the
widow of Mr.. Wood for the right to
bury the body is still pending in the
Seattle courts and the new fight for
the estate promises to be warmly con-
tested.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-09-21
Saves Time For His Wife.

They were discussing their husbands,
neither Of whom was distinguished for
his domesticity.
MY husband amuses me-" said the
hostess, 'by the excuses he he's for
being detained downtown of evenings.
Sometimes can almost hear his brain
working out an excuse as he tiptoes
up the stairs"
"My husband" said the caller, as
different. He is very systematic
man, you know, and some time ago he
wrote out a list of various excuses
and numbered them. Now, when he
comes in be just calls up the stairs,
NO. d. or No. co. or whatever the
number may be."-Judge.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-09-21
Want Sioux Falls To Pay

Austin Iverson, John and Oscar Egge,
the three men who drove into an open
ing on the Tenth street bridge at Sioux
Falls some two weeks ago when the
same was being prepared for paving
of creosote blocks, have filed claims
with the city for heavy damages.
1t will be remembered that the three
men started to leave Sioux Falls about
midnight, one night some two weeks
ago. They drove east on Tenth street
and not knowing that the planking on
the Tenth street bridge had been
removed attempted TO drive across the
bridge with the result that the team
of horses fel! through the bridge
between the stringers, the buggy was
damaged and the men somewhat
bruised by being thrown from the
wagon.
There was no light at either end of
the bridge, but a barricade had been
placed across each end, which the men
claim could not be seen in the dark.
Austin lverson asks for $4,000 per-
sonal damages for injuries received and
$25 damages to his clothes.
John Egge, asks for $500 damages
for injuries to his horses, $50 for loss
of net and harness, 81 for loss of
machinery and $50 for veterinary. SER
vices for horse.
Oscar Egge demands 5000 for injuries
to a horse, $62. so for damages to the
buggy, $751; for clothes ruined, so
for automobile hire and $50 for the SER
wees of veterinary surgeon.
The total amount of damages asked
for by the three men aggregates S., 675.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-09-21
Pioneer Association Formed

AT large gathering of pioneers from
every section of the state Thursday
afternoon at the state fair grounds. the
Territorial Pioneer association was
formed. All persons coming to South
Dakota before statehood are entitled to
membership. The purpose of the
organization is to preserve as fully as
possible all matters Of early history
pertaining to Dakota territory, and
particularly to what is now South
Dakota. Among old settlers present
and addressing the meeting were State
Historian Doane Robinson, r. f. Keer,
Brookings; A. L. Van Osdel, Mission
Hill; Col. E. p. Farr, Pierre; Senator
Weaver, Heckley; Joseph Parmley,
Ipswich; 7. Sterling, Redfeld, and
Ezra Meeker, Of the Original trail. !"
At the conclusion Of the addresses.
which touched upon pioneer days IN
Dakota territory, the following officers
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-09-21
SOUTH DAKOTA NEWS
Items of Interest From All Parts of the State.
More Land For Settlers

Following the opening to settlement
next month of large areas of ceded
Indian lands in Mellette and Bennett
counties, in the extreme south-central
part of the state, the next big opening
of Indian land in South Dakota will
embrace surplus tracts in Todd and
Washabaugh counties, the FORMER now
being included in the Rosebud reserva-
ton and the latter in the Pine Ridge
reservation.
1t is not generally known that for
some time Major John II. Scriven,
United States allotting agent, and
number of assistants have been hard at
work allotting lands to Indians in the
two counties preliminary to the surplus
Indian land in the two counties being
opened to white settlement when all
arrangements have been concluded and
the consent of the Indians has been
secured.
1t is believed that congress, at its
session during the coming winter will
authorize treaty being negotiated
with the Indians for the surrender of
their surplus lands in the two counties.
Should this action be taken, as
expected, and the consent of the Indians
be secured the land could be opened to
settlement some time next summer or
next fall
Major Scriven has informed acquaint-
ances that the field work of himself
and assistants in Todd county will be
completed about October l, of this
year, when they will be ready to take
up the work of making allottments in
Washabaugh county.
Both counties contain much good
farm land and it is probable that home
steaders, when given an opportunity,
will engage in quite a rush to secure
them.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-09-21
Injured at School

Wesley Hoscheid, an 11-yearold boy,
met with severe accident while at
play on the school grounds at Castle
wood Friday. An empty airpressure
water tank which was on the grounds
for installation was being rolled about
by group of boys, several Of them
attempting to stand on the top of the
rolling tank. Young Hoscheid was
unable to keep his footing and
attempted to jump off, but fell in such
a manner that bolt projecting from
the tank caught his head, breaking his
skull and the ragged edges of the bone
piercing the brain as large as a half
dollar. The attending physician states
that the lad had good chances of
recovering.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-09-21
Too Heavy To Jump

While hunting prairie chickens in
company with Mr.. and Mrs. G. D..
Monroe, all of Renner, Minnehaha
county, Ed. J. Flamoe had leg broken
in a runaway accident. While he and
Mrs. Monroe and the driver were sitting
in the wagon the team took fright at
the click of Mr.. Monroe's repeater as
he was standing on the ground remov-
ing the shells. In jumping, the team
broke a singletree, which FRIGHTENED
them more, and they ran away with
the wagon and occupants. Mr.. Flamoe,
who weighs 31S pounds, jumped the
driver and Mrs. Monroe were thrown
out later, when the wagon upset. They
were badly bruised, but not seriously
injured.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-09-21
Fair A Big Success

South Dakato state fair closed last
week. 1t was the most successful in
the history of the state board, both in
exhibits and attendance.
While some departments were not as
complete as last year the exhibits were
of better quality and more generally
distributed. This was especially true
of agricultural and horticultural dis
plays. County exhibits were better
than ever and that of Kingsbury
county will be sent to the corn palace
at Mitchell and from there to Chicago
for exhibition by the Chicago & North
western railway.
The total attendance for the five days
was a little over $4,000, exceeding the
attendance af last year by nearly 5000.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-09-21
Charged With Abduction

Sheriff Kelley, of Tyndall, has in
custody man named Silverdeeds, who
is charged with abducting the young
daughter of farmer living near Avon.
The absence of the girl was discovered
by the father in time for him to pursue
and overtake the clippers. The girl
was returned to her home, but Silver
deeds escaped. A few days ago he
was located and arrested at Bozeman,
Mont. About year ago he was in the
Bon Homme county Jail for attempt
ing to shoot farmer who objected to
him marrying one of his daughters.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-09-21
Brutal Murder at Huron

Walter w. O'Brien, formerly of
Dawson, Neb., is in Jail at Huron
charged with the murder of his infant
child. The tradegy occurred early Sun
day.
O'Brien had been drinking and
became quarrelsome AMI was arrested
and taken to jail. His wife succeeded
in securing his liberty and they went to
their rooms and retired, Mr.. O'Brien
seemingly being in the best of humor.
According to Mrs. 0'Brien's story she
was awakened by her husband soon
after o'clock a. M, and directed to
close all the windows and doors, he
telling her he feared something would
happen. Half an hour later he became
boisterous and began throwing the
furniture and other articles about the
sleeping room.
Mrs. O'Brien took her baby boy and
started downstairs, O'Brien Their
sprang upon her ard, tearing the child
from her arms, beat its brains out by
pounding it against the wall, upon the
floor and against the furniture, finally
throwing it into a corner. He then
caught his wife and attempted to
choke her to death. Mrs. Barley, az
occupant of the house, went to her
rescue and succeeded in getting
0'Brien by the throat and choking him
until he loosencd his grip upon his
wife. Bert Ingalls, then appeared and
with a rope, succeeded in tying
O'Brien and holding him until an
officer arrived.
O'Brien came to Huron two years
ago and married Florence Mcfarland,
of Falls City, Neb., there in July.-of
last year.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-09-21
Profit In Canning Factories

The Parkston canning factory is
proving big success. The output is
from $4,000 to $4,000 cans per day.
This year it is working chiefly upon
corn. Though the corn is not more
than half the usual crop, the farmers
are finding the factory a very profit
able market for the crop. For green
corn snapped from the stalks the fac
tory pays 81 per ton and the fields this
year are yielding about three tons per
acre. A large force of men and women
find employment during the season and
the cannery is unable to fill all of its
orders. Next year it is proposed to
enlarge the business and can all sorts
of vegetables. A similar report comes
from the Big Stone cannery.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-09-21
Will Run For Congress

State Senator Ira o. Curtis, of Aber
deem, the author of the bill causing
constitutional amendments and refer
ended laws to be printed in pamphlet
form, instead of in the newspapers, has
formally announced his candidacy for
the republican nomination for congress
in the Second district. His platform
includes La Toilette for president,
economy in public affairs and strict
adherence to party platforms. Curtis
announcement makes two Aberdeen
men candidates for the nomination, the
other being Judge Frank McNulty.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-09-21
Grows Some Melons

G. w. Smith. bearing the sobriquet
of Watermelon" Smith, is the cham
pion producer of melons in the state.
He has reputation of having heart
as big as his watermelons. On two
Sundays he invited the people of Nit
chell and surrounding country to call
at his farm and eat all the melons
they wanted. About two thousand
persons drove out on each Sunday and
he hauled the melons from the field
and turned the crowd loose on them.
He has thirty-five acres of melons and
will harvest fully $4,000 and net 500
per acre.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-09-21
Wicks Goes To Oregon

w. ]. Wicks, superintendent of the
government school for Indian girls,
located at Springfield, has resigned
owing to i'll health. Mr.. and Mrs.
Wicks came to Springfield twenty-four
years ago and have resided there since,
with the exception of two years, which
they spent in Wisconsin. During all
that time Mr.. Wicks was superintend-
ent of the school, which was founded
by Bishop Hare and later turned over
to the government. AS soon as the
vacancy can be filled Mr.. Wicks and
family expect to remove to Oregon.