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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-09-17

The Woman Suffrage society will meet
Wednesday at p. m. In the Brandeis
club room to discuss the possibility Of
bringing Mrs. Emmeline Pankhurst to
speak in Omaha and 10 finish plans for
street meetings during Ak-Sar-Ben week
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-09-17

The first special meeting of the music
department OF the Woman's club 10 be helC
IN last week in September will be opeI
20 the public. Tea will be served follow
hng a business session to discuss the com
ing seasons work and a musical program
Mrs. Edith Wagner, leader of the depart
ment, will have charge of the meeting.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-09-17


G. Of the season Wednesday.
For the Douglas county convention Sep
TENDER 10 were elected: Delegates-Mrs.
c. ]. Roberts, Mrs. II. N. Craig, Mrs.
Albert n. Eaton. Mrs. c. J. Burden, Mrs.
Clara z. Burbank Mrs T. r. Ward, Mrs.
Frank Butts, Mrs. A. c. Anderson, Mrs.
r. L. Jenkins Mrs. George Ticknor, Mrs.
Frances T.. Snyder, Mrs. Laura A. Taggart-
Mrs Samuel Maxwell; alternates-Mrs.
Carrie ID. Scott, Mrs S. X. spalding. Mrs.
Amos Snyder. Mrs. Ida Baum, Mrs ].
NJ Talaferro, Mrs. c. w. Newell, Mrs.
w. NJ. Anderson. Mrs II. A. Hobbs, Mrs.
Beatty.
To represent the union at the state con-
vention at McCook october % to p were
chosen: delegates-Mrs. Carrie d. Scott
Mrs. Frank Butts, Mrs. c. W. ogle; al
terantes-Mrs. c. ]. Burden, Mrs. H. N.
Craig. Mrs. Ida Baum
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-05-12
RA|LR0AD|NG|
RoADMAsTER BURKE HAS sERv.
Ed FOR FoRTY-sEvEN CON.
TlNUoUs YEARS.
BEGAN WORK WHEN A BOY
At Seventeen Mr.. Burke Began Work
as Brakeman, Advancing Steadily,
Until Occupying Position Of Road.
master for Fourteen Years.

Huron.-Folloving a period of forty
seven years continuous service, John
H. Burke has resigned from the en-
ploy of the Chicago and Northwestern
y Railway company. Mr.. Burke came to
Huron with his family on the compile
ton of the North Western line from
Tracy to this city, he having charge
OF the construction, and making this
city his home since that time. He en-
tered the employ of the company when
II years old, as a brakeman. Later
he was assigned to other work, and for
a number Of years was roadmaster for
the Minnesota division, formerly the
Winoua-St. Peter division. Before
coming here he was a conductor, and
later assistant division superintendent,
but for more than fourteen years Mr..
Burke has. been roadmaster of the Da-
kota division, and at the time of his
resignation was the oldest man in con-
tinuous service in the employ of the
Northwestern company. His retire
ment is at his personal request. After
a trip with his wife to eastern and
southern localities Mr.. Burke will re-
turn to Huron and enjoy a w~ellearned
rest.
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-05-12

the practice of his profession. Here
he remained and built up an enviable
practice. He also became active in
politics. and was very popular with the
Republicans Of South Dakota.
On July II, 1901, Mr.. Kittredge was
appointed United States senator to fill
the vacancy caused by the death of
Senator James HI. Kyle. He served
until March 4. 1903. The legislature
which convened in January, 1908, elect
ed him to the United States senate
for a full term, he serving until March
4,1909. when he was succeeded by Sen
ator Coe I. Crawford. Mr.. Kittredge
occupied a commanding position in
the United States. being a member of
the judiciary and interoceanic canal
committees. and taking a prominent
part in inaugurating the work of con
structing the Panama canal.
1t is said of Senator Kittredge that
he came in closer and more personal
contact and was more universally loved
than any public man in South Dakota.
Mothers revered him for the interest
he took in their sons, and he has been
known to go out of his way many q
time, call a young man aside who had
been drinking and bring him to the
realization of what he was doing and
where he would ultimately end. Many
and many a boy has he started on the
road to success
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-05-12
ALFRED BEARD KiTTREDGE PASS
Es PEACEFULLY AWAY AT
HOT SPRINGS, ARK.
BIG LOSS TO SOUTH DAKOTA
Born in New England so Years Ago,
Coming to Sioux Falls in 1885-Ap-
pointed to Y. s. Senate In 19O1-Re-
mains inferred at keene, N. II.

Hot Springs, Ark.-A great man has
passed through the valley of the shad-
DIV of death" and South Dakota has
lost a distinguished son.
Alfred Beard Kittredge, former Unit
ed States senator, of Sioux Falls, after
a lingering illness, passed peacefully
away Thursday night at 9:03 o'clock
in his apartments in the Majestic ho-
tel, where he has been since February
21st.
No man ever made a gamer fight for
life than did the ex-senator. Even
when local physicians had reluctantly
admitted that there was no hope for
him, in response to inquiries from his
friends he would tell them that he was
getting better and feeling fine. For
the last sixty hours before death came
he was unconscious. Thursday it was
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-05-12
A New Dormitory,

Washington, D. C.-Plans have
been perfected for a new dormitory
to be constructed at the Pierre In
dian schools at a cost of $685. The
appropriation was made in the last
Indian bill. The Indian commissioner
has directed that the new building
shall be known as Burke Hall" out
of respect to Charles H. Burke, form
er chairman of the house committee
on Indian affairs.
An appropriation of about $3.50 Is
also available to install an irrigation
system at the Pierre school. 1t will
be unique in that it contemplates IT.
rigation by pumping water from the
Missouri river. the power to be furn-
ished by natural gas from an artesian
well.
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-05-12
The Impossible.

Andrew Carnegie. at q recent din.
ner In New York. said OF . certain
labor trouble:
1T IL silly Of employers to pretend
in these troubles that they are always
In the right Employers are often
In the wrong; often Unreasonable.
They often-like Mrs. Smith-Jones-
ask impossible things:
MRS. 6mith-Jones. taking . vilh
at Palm Beach, engaged for butler Z
stately old colored deacon.
Nov, Clay she said to the old
fellow. there are two things I must
insist upon-truthfulness and obsdi
ence.'
"sYes. madam the venerable serv
ant answered, and when 20 bids MI
tell 20 guests yo's out when yo's In
which shall It be. madam"
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-05-12
Now What Did she MeanY

At q recent wedding q baby had
shrieked without intermission to the
great annoyance OF the guests, etc.
AS the bridal party was leaving the
church q slight delay occurred. One
OF the guests seized the opportunity
to say to the first bridesmaid:
What q nuisance babies are at q
wedding!"
"Yes, indeed!" answered the brides
maid. angrily. when / send out In
vftations to my wedding / shall have
printed in the corner. No babies ex-
pected. Judge.
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-05-12

seen that the end was only a question
ed strong almost until the last, he
could take nc n~ourishr1ent, and it was
only when this state of affairs became
known to his brother that he gave up
hope, for in spite of the reports to the
contrary H. w. Kittredge believed that
his distinguished brother would regain
consciousness and ultimately ecover.
Only his nurse was with him when he
passed away, for his vitality had been
SO remarkably strong that neither his
brother or sister, who had been in the
room an hour previous, believed that
death would come so The nurse
stated that he seemed to take just one
long breath and it was all over. Both
brother and sister were in the hotel
and were hurriedly summoned to the
deathbed, but arrived too late.
The remains were taken to his old
home at Keene, N. H., for interment.
While a member of he United
States senate Mr.. Kittridge was on
many important committees and for his
state accomplished many things. His
most notable achievement was that of
writing the report on the title to the
property in the Panama canal zone
which the best attorneys in the country
could not find a flaw in. and which
has been read and reread by the dip
lomats of the world. Not a single
word of that report has EVER been
changed. In secret societies he held
many high offices, being prominent
as a Mason, ,Shriner. Elk. Woodman Of
the World, Red Men and others.
Alfred B. Kittredge was distinctly
a self-made man. He was born March
%, 1861, in Cheshire county, N. H.
His early education was obtained in
The public school and by private tutor.
When II years Of age he entered Yale
university, graduating from that fam
Gus institution in 1882. He then COM
menced the study of law in the office
of Judge Veasey, at Rutland, VT, af-
forwards studying in the law office Of
Bachelor & Faulkner, of the same
place.
The study of law was continued In
til 1884. when he entered the Yale law
school, from which he graduated in
the spring of 1886. In June of the same
year he was admitted to the bar by
the supreme court of Connecticut.
After reaching his goal he decided to
follow the advice of Horace Greeley
and come west.
He arrived in Sioux Falls In 1885
and looked about for an opening for
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-05-12
Auto Trade Good.

Pferre.-The automobile bill of the
people of this state does not show any
indication of a reduction on account
OF the talk of quiet business. The re-
cord for new machines In April is SGT,
or over seventeen for each day of the
month. This puts the total number Of
machines registered with the secretary
OF state up to May at 1885, which
shows that the South Dakota prairies
are being well supplied with this
method of travel and the people can at.
ford it.
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-05-12

Gresham college In 1719 was the
scene OF a famous serio-comic duel be-
tween two celebrated doctors. Doctor
Mead and Doctor Woodward. both Of
whom were lecturers at the college.
While walking down Bishopsgate
street one morning they Q~uarreled
over some medical question and adj
journed to the square Of the college
to fight 1t out with swords. Woodward
fell. wounded in several places. where
upon Mead magnanimously said Take
thy life." Anything but your physic."
Kissed back the chagrined Woodward
ere he swooned away.-L0ndon Chron-
tcle.
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-05-12
325,ooo IN ONE YEAR
THE IMMIGRATION TO CANADA
SURPRISES ALL RECORD.

The returns recently issued by the
Canadian immigration Branch shows
that upwards of 1926, 900 persons ar
rived in Canada during the past
twelve months, declaring their inten-
ton of becoming settlers in that coun-
try. OF this number about 100, 900
were from the United States, the bal
ance being from the British Isles and
Northern Europe. 1t will thus be seen
that the sturdy farming element that
has gone forward from the United
States is being splendidly supplement-
ed by an equally sturdy settlement
from across the Q a The lure Of
Canadian wheat, oats, barley and fax
grown on the rich prairie of Western
Canada is constantly attracting more
and more. and year by year the tide
OF immigrants to the Western Canada
plains increases; there Is no ebb to
this tide. The Canadian authorities
are not surprised at the number from
the United States being as large as 1t
II but they did not look for 90 large an
immigration from the old countries.
Still, they will not be found UMPIRE
pared. Reception halls are In readi-
ness at all important points In Mani
toba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, sur
veyors were at work during the past
season opening up new districts on
which to place those seeking free
homesteads Of 160 acres each, rail-
ways have been projecting laterals
from their main lines, and every pro
vision has been taken to accommo-
date the newcomer. A recent dis
patch from Antwerp reads: THE d.
version Of European emigration from
the United States to Canada is said
to be seriously affecting the Atlantic
steamship lines. The Red Star today
gives up to the America Canada line
two Of the best special emigrant
steamers afloat, the Gothland and the
Samland. These vessels heretofore
In the AntwerpNew York service are
now to be operated from Rotterdam to
Canadian ports"
On the date of the above dispatch
word came to the immigration branch
that the Vanguard Of the 1911 army
Of United States settlers reached Win
nipeg at 1880 o'clock this morning.
There was q solid train load Of Of
fects, comprising II carloads and two
colonist sieepers attached to the train,
which contained the members Of Is
families. Every man Jack In the
party is q skilled farmer, and all have
come north prepared to 60 right on
the land. which was purchased last
year. They are equipped with every
thing that experience has shown IL
necessary to make q start on virgin
prairie. In addition to machinery and
household effects there were q large
number of horses and cattle. Some Of
the farmers had also brought along
gas tractors, which viii be put right
to work on ground breaking"
One Of the agents Of the Canadian
government advises that 1t would APP
pear as II each month OF the present
year would show a large increase over
the past year. The demand for the
literature of the department, describ-
ing the country and its resources, il
greater than it ever has been
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-05-12
CAPITAL CHAT
Want Many Loans.

Want Many Loans.
While the recent sale of state school
lands has brought about 100000 to
the permanent school fund which is
available for loaning, this sum will not
by any mean fill the applications
which are on file in the department for
loans from that fund. Just at present
the applications are near $700, 900, and
for a number of years the applications
have always been far in excess Of the
fund. Before the rate of interest was
reduced, which also included the time
before the business expansion in the
state for the past ten years, the fund
grew to such proportions that the
state department, under the authority
granted 1t by law, forced the money
out each year upon the counties, to get
some return upon the cash on hand,
and just as soon as the counties upon
which it vas forced could legally get
1t back into the state treasury, they
hurried it back and stopped the inter
est charge which was made against the
county while the money laid In the
different county treasures. But now
instead of forcing out the money. the
question is to apportion the fund on
hand equitably between the counties
which are calling for it instead of
lodging 1t.
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-05-12

Driving Association at 3ritton.
What will be known as the Britton
Driving association has been organ
lied. The association has joined the
Corn Belt circuit, and will pull on a
three days race meeting on June q,
% and 20.
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-05-12
Hot Springs Hotel Refurnished.

Hot Springs.-The new Midwest Ho-
tel company, which recently took owe
the Evans hotel property, is rapidly
getting the building refitted and refur-
nished-almost completely changing
the interior from its former condition.
1t is now intended to open the hotel
May 20, at which time the special
train service W the Northwestern
will be put on.
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-05-12
Mitchell Wants More Water.

Mitchell.-At a meeting of the city
council steps were taken to provide
the city with an adequate water sup
ply, the source of which has been four
artesian wells. An expert water en-
gineer will be secured to come here
and make a thorough investigation of
the conditions which are in force, and
make it possible to put the supply on
a permanent basis.
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-05-12
The Ballot Box.

The ballot box seems sacred to me,
and ! never voted without removing
my hat. The men In the voting booths
are always amused at this attitude.
but to me the voting privilege will be
always treated with great respect "A
man should pray as he votes and vote
as he prays.-Rev. r. 8. Macarthur.
Baptist New York City.
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-05-12
For County Fair.

TUT OOuUSy AIT.
Bridgewater.-The McCook county
commissioners have recently appro-
priated $500 to the McCook County
Fair association, In addition to which
500 has been donated to be distrib-
uted as premiums of school exhibits.
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-05-12
plsTEMPER

In all its forms among all ages Of horses,
- well a. dogs, cured and others in same
stable prevented from having the disease
With SPOHN'S DISTEMPER CURE.
bottles sold last year $50 and 800. Any
GOOD druggist, or send to manufacturers.
Agents wanted. Spohn Medical Co. Spec.
Contagious Diseases. Goshen, Ind
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-05-12
Erect Capitol Gas Tank.

The state capitol commission has let
the contract for the erection of the
gas tank of the artesian well on the
capitol grounds at Pierre. the work to
be completed by the middle of June,
and the contractor is getting ready to
begin the work. This will mean that
the state will secure enough gas from
its well to supply the wants Of the
state building, and will also be able to
dispose OF the surplus to the city at a
figure which will materially help re.
duce the cost of the well.
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-05-12

The sunset of your life will not BIZ
beautiful unless your home life waa
pleasant during your day Of work
Colonel Hunter.
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-05-12

II thou ~considerest what thou art In
myself thou wilt not care what men
say Of thee.-Thomas q Kempis.
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-05-12
Clark Gets More Carriers.

Clark.-Notice has been received at
the postoffce that on July / the de-
partment will establish eleven new
rural routes in Clark county. This
will make 20 routes in the county. In
spector John 4. Boylan spent a month
here last fall routing the whole county
and all OF Clark county will be served.
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-05-12
R5S%'
A Monopoly.

Urbanite-What did you come Il
the city fort
Country Boy-To earn an hones'
living.
Urbanite-That's all right You'll
6nd no competition.
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-05-12

Aberdeen Has Municipal Court.
Aberdeen.-A municipal court es-
tablished here by vote of the people
Of the city at a recent election, has
been opened with Attorney George w.
Crane on the bench.
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-05-12

Stranger-Hadn't you better. put .
danger sign on the thin icsf The
girls from the college are coming here
to skate this afternoon.
Pondkeeper-No danger Of them
falling In this this afternoon. There
are no handsome young men around
TO rescue them.
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-05-12
y Her Mother.

Her Mother-T feel. Mr.. Owens
that I can trust my daughter TO you.
Owens-You can indeed, madam;
everybody trusts mi.
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-05-12

If a dose Of Hamlins Wizard OIL taker
at night viii prevent your having . bat
cold in the morning. isn't IL . good ideu
to have it ready to take the moment ycr
feel the cold coming?
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-05-12
Goes to Norway.

Goes to Norway.
Former Secretary Of State Thorson
and his wife have left for Stavanger,
Norway. where they will spend the
summer with relatives.
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-05-12
To Sell Capitol Building Land.

1t is likely that the state will soon
dispose of a large tract of capitol
building land in the western part of
the state as there r inquiries coming
which indicate that the land is be
ing sought. 1t is more than likely that
enough of he capitol building lands
will be disposed Of this year to not
only cover the appropriations made for
the grounds at the last legislative ses-
sion but also take care of other ex-
penses, and pay back to the general
fund a portion of the loan which was
made under authority of past legisla.
ton.
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-05-12
Crop Outlook Good.

Hot springs.-The farmers in this
part OF the state are IN excellent spir-
Ito over The prone1a1s ~ the season.
wEA~AkAGnp $3.50
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-05-12

Farms for ssnt Or sale on Drop ) ]. Nh
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-05-12

The only proof against disAppoint
ment Il to expect the unexpected.
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-05-12
BAD Record q Baltic See.

The Baltic lei has the greatest
wreck record Of any body OF water
IN the world Il averages q q day
I'll the year round.
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-05-12
Two Counties Buy Seeds.

Perkins and Harding counties ap.
pear to be the only ones in the state
which are making a general applica.
ton of the seed grain" law of last
winter. On account of the dry weather
of last season many of the settlers in
those counties came through the year
in poor shape financially, and the
counties are now purchasing seed
grain and loaning 1t to such farmers
who make proper application and
showing to entitle them to such relief.
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-05-12
An Error.

First Anarchist-Don't you think
It would be . good idea to throw
bombs all the time to terroriss the
public?
Second Ditto-No: throwing bombs
Il an exploded theory.
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-05-12
Danger 81 preakaae.

Mrs. Leeder whose comparatively
well preserved face had just received
another coat Of enamel, regarded hor-
self critically In the mirror.
Il can SEQ well enough" she said.
that won't dare to crack : smile.
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-05-12

All the rules that glitter are no
golden rules.
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-05-12
Drowned In a Barrel.

Epiphany.-The 6-year-old son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Winger fell into a
barrel which was half filed with wa
ter and drowned.
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-05-12
Mcintyre TO K o

Mcintyre TO Dakota.
Winona, Minn.-Bishdp Robert Nc.
fntyre has been assigned to the Min
nesota and Dakota conference by the
Methodist college Of bishops here.
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-05-12
Governor Can't Co.

Circumstances are such that Gov,
Wesley cannot attend the development
meeting at Helena, Mont, next month,
and A. E. Chamberlain, head of the
state farmers institute work, will rep.
resent the governor at that confer.
ence