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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-09-15
GULL A GAMBLE MAN.
The Following Deadwood Cores
pondence Clearly Indicates
Where L. S. Gull Stands.
DeaGwood, S. D., Sept. llth I

DeaGWOO0, >. D., SepU. LII H.
Editor LEADER: Just received your
paper containing my article on Judge
Gull. | read with interest your ed
itorial: Editor Linn'S Dream. " Per
NIT me to say you hit the nail on the
head as usual.
On the 22nd of last June Bishop
Busch had a reception, and Judge
Gull made a speech at that reception.
1t was understood then 10y one OF
the priests present that the Judge
was to be the candidate for governor.
Not more than two weeks ago | was
told that Bishop Busch was support
ing the Judge, and my information
was no other than the editor OF the
Lead City Call and postmaster under
Candles appointment. There is all
kinds Of circumStantiat evidence to
show that there is a Gam blc-Cull
com bination All Gamble men are
for Gull. The big mine men are for
Gamble and Gull, and when they had
their big labor day picnic, it was un-
der the auspices Of Bishop Busch and
his church. or course this was per-
fectly legitimate but it had its poll
tical significance.
Dean Sterling is not in on the com
bination. If he thiui; he is, he must
diSaDuSe himself Of the deluSiOn. The
Dean is a splendid fellow and would
be a great improvement over Gamble,
but he cannot win, because he was
put forward by the shoddy ''imita-
LiOu" prOgresSiVeS and they absolute
" have no chance. What | mean by
a shOddy progressive is one who says
election Of Taft. | think they are en-
titled to the least respect OF any OF
the factions. They are worse than a
stand patter, in that they are trying
to deceive some one. | have no time
for the man who tries to ride two
horses at the same time and the men
who do it lose the confidence Of their
friends, the respect of their enemies
aud the prom iSed rewards for their
treachery. AS far as Congressman
vi dTIlI Is COiCcluGu llc 10 SuIcly IL
Standpatter. When the La Toilette
wool bill was about to pass over the
veto of the president in the house,
Mr.. Martin hasLened TO Washington.
Every body knew what he went for
but the Deadwoo Pioneer Times
stated in the next issue after his de-
parture that he was going down to
Washington to ''lOOk after the inter
ests of the drouth stricken settlers up
in MOntana.' The dope didn't fool
anyone however.
The PiOneer-TimeS is not an open
medium for the discussion of politics
and policies. No com municatiOn un
favorable to Taft, Martin or Gull will
be accepted.
AS to the sentiment of voters among
the laboring people, about one repub-
lican in twenty are favorable to Taft,
the nineteen are for La Toilette.
ETHAN b. MINER
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-09-15

dier was his especial care. Many of
the men stationed in and about Wash
ington at this time recall some kindly
word or deed from the tall, big heart
ed president. whom even then the sol.
diers We're learning to love as father.
General William T. Sherman, who
then had a subordinate command un-
der Mcclellan, recalls that one day
Mr.. Lincoln drove about the camp and
made one of the neatest and happiest
little speeches to the men that he
(Shcrmam had ever heard. He regret
ted afterward that this talk had not
been preserved. 1t was Lincoln's habit
to greet the men in the ranks and
shake hands with them, making some
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-09-15
Nv JAMES a. EDCERTON.
copyright by American Press Associa-
tiOn, 1911

ICopyright by American Press Associa-
tion, 1911
- n Aug. 90, 1861, was issued the
Il ID order creating the Army of the
~ Potomac and giving General
George b. Mcclellan command
of all the Union forces along the river
and as far TO the rear as Baltimore
and Fort Delaware. This was new
departure in American military organ
ization Heretofore there had been
geographical departments with ma
jor general over each, but no attempt
to create armies on the European
model. The new plan of organization
into corps and divisions was brought
forward by Mcclellan and was op-
posed by General Scott, who contend
ed that the old methods of brigades
and geographical departments were
good enough. Finally Mcclellan had
his way, and eventually his method
was adopted by all the armies of the
north. He also had new plan OF
staff organization which was adopted.
1t is not without interest that he APP
pointed as his chief of staff his father
in-Iaw, Colonel Il. b. Marcy.
While organizing his troops McClel-
Ian had also been fortifying Washing
ton. The man at the head of the en-
eineers was Major ]. G.. Barnard, fter-
ward brigadier general. This depart
ment was reorganiZed, and Barnard
was given charge of completing the
defenseS of the capital.
One of the earliest orders issued by
the new commander of the Army of
the Potomac was that no more gray
uniforms should be purchased for
northern soldiers. Hardly fight had
occurred up to this time but that the
similarity in the uniforms worn in the
two armies had created confusion.
Many times Union troops had fired at
each other. At Wilson's Creek the
mistaking of Confederate troops for
Federals had caused the defeat Of
Sigers column and possibly changed
the outcome Of the whole fight.
Danger From Beauregard Past.
On Aug. 20 Mcclellan wrote to
his wife: "If Beauregard does not at
tack this week he is foolish. He has
given me infinite advantages, and you
may be sure | have not neglected the
opportunity. Every day adds to the
strength of my defenScS, to the per-
fection of the organization and some
little to our forces. | am gaining rap
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-09-15

HAMILTON r. GAMBLE, LOYAL WAR COVER
NOR OF MISSOURI, NAMED BY CoNvEN-
TIoN THAT DEPOsED GOVERNOR JACKSON,
AND ELECTED LATER. HE DIED IN 1864
humorous, kindly or admonitory re-
mark to each. Perhaps it was only Il
fervent God bless your but it lin
gered in the soldiers mind in the long
marches and fierce fighting that fol
lowed.
Throughout the terrible weeks fol-
lowing Bull Run Lincoln remained ex-
ternalIy calm and serene. Despite his
burden of undivided responsibility,
"greater than that of Washington
his faith in the final outcome seemed
never disturbed. 1t was almost as
though in the deep and mystical ma
ture of the man he had comfort and
assurances that others never knew.
Lincoln Visits Virginia Camps.
On Aug. 21 Lincoln and three mem
bers of his cabinet, Seward, Chase
and Cameron, accompanied by Gen
eral Mcclellan. visited all the camps
on the Virginia side of the Potomac.
At this time the relations between the
president and General Mcclellan were
cordial, and in his "Own Story" Nc
Cielian wrote, referring 70 later
period, my relations with Mr.. Lincoln
were generally very pleasant, and |
seldom had trouble with him when we
could meet face to face" so far as
L can discover, this is about the only
good word General Mcclellan ever had
to say of any Of bis superiors. Scott,
Stanton and EIalleck he scored un-
mercifully. But. outside of Scott, all
this came later, possibly for the reason
that Stanton had not yet become sec
retary of war and HalIcck had not yet
been placed in chief command of the
army.
Second to Mcclellan, perhaps the
most popular major general appointed
by Lincoln up to this time was John
c. Fremont the "Pathfinder' across
the Rockies and the first Republican
candidate for president. Yet com
plants against Fremont had begun al
most as soon as he took command at
St Louis One of the most serious
charges against him was that he had
refused to re-enfOrce Lyon and had
therefore been the indirect cause Of
the death of that brave and capable
general Other criticisms were that
he overreached his authority, that he
was personally inaccessible, that he
was impractical and showed a lack
of military experience and capacity.
On Aug. 80 FremOnt's acts raised a
much more serious question. That
was the date of his famous proclama
ton declaring the entire state of Mis-
souri, under martial law, fixing pen
alties of those in rebellion against the
Union, confiscating their property and
freeing their slaves. This at once
raised n storm in the border states
and representations were made to Lin
coin that unless Fremont's action i'll
freeing the slaves was disavowed it
might lose Kentucky to the Union.
Famous Proclamation Disavowed.
Lincoln wrote n kindly letter to
Fremont pointing out that his procia-
nation was not III harmony with the
act of congress relating to the slaves
of those in rebellion and asking him
to modify his pronunciamento to con-
form to the law. This Fremont re-
fused to do and invited the president
himself to disavow the proclamation
if he did not approve ii.
The president had no choice but to
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-09-15

CLAIBORNE +. JACKSON, GOVERNOR OF
MISSOURI DEPOSED BY LOYAL CONvEN-
TION EARLY IN 1861 CAMP JACKSON AT
ST. LOUIS, CAPTURED BY GENERAL LYON,
WAS NAMED FOR HIM.
idly in every way. | can now defend
Washington with almost perfect GER
tainty.'' On the 23d he said in an
other letter: "Beauregard has missed
his chance, and | have gained what |
most ncedcd-time! | do not live at
all, merely exist, worked and worried
half to death ! have no privacy, no
leisure, no relaxation, except in read
ing your letters and writing to you"
On the 20th he added: This morning
telegram from other side announcing
enemy advancing in force. Started off
aids and put the wires at work. When
fairly started alarm proved false.
Friend Beauregard has allowed the
chance to escape him. | have now
some $1,000 effective men; will have
$4,000 by end of week. Last week he
certainly had double our force. | feel
sure that the dangerous moment has
passed"
The troops ordered by the president
from New England, New York and
the other states had now begun to ar
rive by almost every train They were
raw for the most part, but with the
efficient discipline in force they were
soon put in condition The north at
last had an army.
General Mcclellan was not the only
one who was engaged in improving the
morale and efficiency of the Union
troops President Lincoln in his quiet
way was encouraging and inspiriting
the army. Almost every day he drove
to some of the camps. The private sol
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-09-15
Thomas Thcrson Back From Europe.

Thomas ThOrSOn returned Sunday
from his European trip, leaving Mrs.
ThorsOn at the home Of her parents,
Judge and Mrs. Hunt, at Dodge Cen
ter, Mimi. Mr.. ThurSon said Canton
never looked so good TO him before
and he saw no country in his travels
that looked quite so nice as Lincoln
county. Europe beats us on roads and
roadside ornamentation, but don't
compare wish us in anything else.
Mr.. ThOrson was glad to get home
and found by experience that the
American tourist in Europe finds
much that is pleasant as we'll as un-
pleasant. Their hotels are managed
in a way that is unsatisfactory to the
average American. You have to take
what they offer, and Mr.. ThorSun said
he never saw breakfast cakes on any
bill of fare but once, and the cakes
consisted of -four and eggs rolled to-
gether. The first class hotels in Eur
ope outside of London, don't compare
with American hotels, and in most
places there is no hotel clerks a man
has general supervision Of the hotel
and you pay all bills to the head wait
er, and their service is abOminable
compared with American dining room
service. Tips are the rule and that
includes everybody from the house
manager to the chamDermaidS. Mr..
i,,lT riNar fIh1p1nS
some distinct from London, and the
far famed Avon, around which the
memories Of Shak kespcare linger, are
not any more attractive than our own
Sioux river. although lie enjoyed his
trip through England much better
than on the continent.
Grand old Norway and Sweden was
disappointment TO him. wonder
fully energetic, industrious people
without opportunity, because of the
rugged barren nature Of the country,
people that have carried civilization
and christianity into Eng and, Ire
land and Scotland, Iceland and Green
land and from Denmark along the
COdSJS dllNi ONSI bllC oCto, "''- SiiNJ
look upon free America as the home
of peace and plenty.
Mr.. ThorSon says that a trip thro-
ugh the British Isles, Germany, Den
mark and the Scandinavian peninsula
gives one a fair opportunity to com
pare conditions there and here. The
energetic, Industrious nature Of the
Scand inavians is better understood
when one sees them in their fine
homes, and we'll titled farms in this
country where opportunity is given
them III competition with Americans
and men of other countries Norway
is progressive but the opportunity is
not in the homeland.
Mr.. ThOrson met John TOllefson
and party in England and John said
he would like to have money enough
to bring every Norwegian to the
United States, which expresses Johns
view of the old home conditions. Mr..
Thorson further remarked that we
of the broad and glorious west will
never be able to fully realize the
blessings and joys that surround US
unless we could see the hampered,
poverty stricken condition Of the
agriculture classes of northern Eur
Ope.
The prosperous, christian masses of
the United States need not envy the
crowned heads or titled snObS Of
Europe, for they enjoy better, purer,
and more independent life than
those who ape at royalty and pass as
SnObs.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-09-15
La Follette's Picture of Taft.

1t is not strange that Taft ShOu Id
"tyranny of popular majOrty,' in
view OF the reception given 10y the
people TO his "beSt ever" tariff speech.
his alliance with Cannon and Aldrich,
his friendlineSS for the IIammondS
and the GuggenheimS, his consider
alton for Morgan and the Money
Trust, his attempt to fOiSt upon the
country a railroad regulation law
written in the interest of the trans
pOrtatiOn trust, his secret order in
Controller Bay affairs, his repudia-
tiOn of sincere and honest efforts to
relieve the consumers from the in
iquitouS burdens Of the Payne-A ldrich
tariff law and all those other acts so
nagrantly against the public interest.
President Taft S experience with the
tyranny Of Public Opinion may ac-
count for his fear of the tyranny Of
popular majority" His leaningS
are autocratic; not democratic. He
has many times indicated that by Of
fetal deeds now he has put it into
enduring words.
Arizona is forced to go through the
throes Of amending her constitution
to secure what lawfully and morally
should have been left in her funda-
mental law. Her right to self gov
ernment is still intact despite the as
sault of the President. Meanwhile,
and for all time, will his veto message
remain a Denial of the Right of the
People of this Free Country to Com
plete Self Government.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-09-15

A Hudson party composed OF Geo.
Millett, Frank Millett, wife and son,
and Mrs. Forrest MiIett left Canton
Monday morning for the state fair by
auto. Joseph Millet went up to Hur-
on last week with a collection Of Lin
coin county products for exhibition,
and the LEADER is Of the opinion
UnaU MIR. Millett has display that
will surprise everybody.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-09-15
New Population.

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. G. II. Tangen
of this city, a daughter, September II.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. John d. Enc
Doe of Highland township, a son
September 10.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Cru Sc
of Dayton township, a daughter,
September 9.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. John Lura OF
Ia Valley township, q daughter Sept.
ember 5.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-09-15
The War Fifty Years Ago

Mcclellan Organizes Army of the PotomacNo More
Gray Uniforms For Union Soldiers - Beauregard
Loses Chance of Taking Washington Lin
coin Visits Army Camps In Virginia --- Fremont's
Proclamation Freeing Missouri Slaves Disavowed by
Presidential Hamilton r. Gamble Becomes Loyal Gov
ernor of Missouri. Succeeding Claiborne F. Jackson
Deposed---Skirmshne In Virginia.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-09-15

Mss Alice Conklin Beebe of Ips-
wich, is guest at the home of J udge
and Mrs Conklin.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-09-15

GENERAL JOHN E. WOOL, MEXICAN WAR
VETERAN, WHO SUCCEEDED GENERAL
BUTLER IN COMMAND OF TROOPS AT
FORTRESS MONROE IN AUGUST, 1861.
and prisoners. There were no reports
of the Confederate loss, but it was
known to have been heavy.
To understand the situation in west
ern Virginia at this time it should be
explained that General Robert e. Lee
was In command of the Confederates
in western Virginia and had sent Cen
eral John B. Floyd late secretary of
war. into the Gauley valley with
considerable force, a portion of which
it was that attacked Tyler. All of
this was leading up to the battle Of
Carnifex Ferry, fought in the same
vicinity sixteen days later.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-01-21

We recommend that the Court
House be painted and renovated
where deteriOrations appear. In
some places the plaster is n men
ace to the safety Of human life
We urge the Court that should
the Police Jury fail to heed these
recommendations that the Court
order them to be done at the pub
lie expenses.
We beg leave to report that we
have found the City Jail in good
and cleanly condition.
In conclusion we desire to con
gratulate the people Of iberia Par
ish upon the peaceful condition of
the Parish We find that crimes
are on the decrease, and We heart
lily commend the officers Of the
Parish upon their alertness.
Respectfully submitted.
LEON J. LANDRY,
Foreman.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-01-21
ORGANIZATION OF BOARD

On Wednesday evening the old
Board met and finished up the last
of the business of their term Of
office. The reorganization Of
the Board, as the new Board OF Di-
rectors for 1911, then followed by
re-electing all the officers to the
same positions they held last year,
resulting as follows:
f. +. MiIlard, President;
J. A. Fagot, Vice-President
G. c. Laughlin, Pres. Pro. Tenn;
w. g. Weeks, Secretary;
G. c. Laughlin, Expert;
Appraisement Committee:
G. c. Laughlin,
w. j. Bernard,
A. Daigre.
G. A. Modinger, Auditor;
Edward r. Weeks, Attorney;
w. &. Weeks, Notary;
Official Insurance Agent:
Geo. NJ. Robertson with Ger
man Ins. Co. Of Peoria.
DepOsitaries:
Peoples National Bank OF New
Iberia.
Citizens Bank OF Jeanerette.
Interest on Paid Up Stock fixed
at s per cent.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-01-21
Eat Smiths Hot Bread,
Ready 1000 a. m. daily.
SMITHS BAk Err
new R. R. GETS BUSY
Securing Tonnage Data for
Berwick S New Line.

Mr.. II. +. IIogsett of New 1be-
ria spent Thursday and part Of
Friday in town IN the interest Of
the iberia st. Mary Il Eastern
Railroad, securing data concern
ing the amount Of tonnage availa
BILE throughout the territory it will
traverse. While we are rot in
position to state the exact amount
Of various commodities that are
handled in this territory,we can say
that to o1e who bad never given
it thought, the bulk would he as
tOnishing Indeed 1t il safe to
say that it could be divided be.
tween at least two railroads with,
out causing either 70 go into bank
rupcy. The promoters OF this
road are working hard 70 give this
territory another railroad and de
serve the liberal support OF every
one living between New Iberia
and Berwick, for we cannot posi-
bly appreciate the advantages OF
such additional transportation Ia
cllity till it is a reality En- pas
SAINT, it is refreshing to have heard
Mr.. Hogsett express his surprise
at the amount of hustle and enter
prise he found in our little town.
Let not our own citizens be less
quick and ready to stand up and
praise our town.-Berwick Prog
res.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-01-21

the decrease of assets on account oi
the large matating series aud tapid
liquidation OF Serial stock and Serial
loans. The profits declared for the
year 100? was six per cent compounded Il
semi-annually, while the profit for the
year 1910 was seven per cent com
pounded seRi annually. The decrease
of assets at this time, due to the large
maturing series and the rapid liqulda-
ton Of the serial stock and loans, was
fOreseen by your officers. And here
let us say, that so long as the matur
ing Ol the large series and liquidation
Of serial stock and loans continue
ther will probably be a still further
decrease in the assets of the AasoeIa
ton, though its earning power will
hardly be affected thereby.
The item of interest on property
loans IS larger, while that On stock
loans IL smaller than for the past year
The percentage Of stock borrowed on
is greater than at any time during the
existence of the Association. OF The
serial stock in force, over forty per
cent IL borrowed on, while the DAYTON
stock the ratio IS fifty four aud 4 hat
per cent.
The expense account Of the Assoc q
ton shows little change, being but
(Sl3 52) Forty three and % 100 Dollars
in excess of 1909
In conclusion it is gratifying to state
that the results OF last years business
are most satisfactory; that the change
from the Serial to the Dayton Plan Is
working out as was hoped for and ex
pected by your Board; that the Serial
Stock will probably be liquidatcd
without materially affecting the af
fairs OF the Association, while fair
of Dayton Stock arc being
subscribed for; and that the share
holders and borrowers are enjoying
the benefits of a plan IA satisfactory.
while less complex, than the old SERIAL
Association.
The old Board OF Directors was
then reelected without opposi-
ton, after which the meeting ad-
journed.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-01-21
ANOTHER LA. RAILROAD.

Another Louisiana railroad,
which ls believed in transporta
tion circles to be part Of the
Frisco system, in the same mann or
az the New iberia and Northe' n
line is 80 connected. il being pro
jected by f NJ. Wplch, formerly
of this city, where he was imml-
grant agent for the Gould lines.
Mr.. Welch promoted the New he
ria road and put it through in a
remarkable short" time. He al
ways denied that his work was
done in the interest Of the Frisco
lines, but his competitors were not
backw in saying that he was
the agent for the Hill Yoakum
combination. At the time the
New Iberia line was completed it
was SAID to be the purpose Of the
Frisco lines to put through a Sc
ries Of roads in Louisiana so as to
make it a network Of branch lines
much the same as those allied
with the Hartman system.
That this is being proved is the
belief of railroad men from the an
nOuncement made yesterday that
Mr.. Welch is promoting a line 15O
miles in length from Donaldson
vile to Leesville. Whether this
is for the Frisco or the Kansas
City Southern is not known, but j
is stated that 1t IS probably for
the former. In fact 1t is now be
lieved here that the Hawley lines
and the Hill Yoakum lines are in
the same combination, so that it
would not be strange if Mr..
Welch we're working in the inter
est Of both.
MIR. Welch Is announced as the
president of the Lafourche Valley
and Gulf road, which is to be the
name Of the new line. 1t Is be.
lieved by many that the object OF
the road will be to connect the
Kansas City Southern with the
Texas and Pacific, which - the
only road into DonaIdsODvil'e.
This also gives color to the Hill
Yoakum interests being behind
the deal, for it is known that the
Gould lines are about to become
the property Of the allied systems
The construction Of the new line
will be commenced az soon as pos
sible, and it is expected that with
IN q year it will be we'll towards
completion. The line will give
the Hill Y0sknm Hawley interests
a direct road from Kansas City t.
New Orleans, something which
has been coveted for long time