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The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1911-04-14
Arbor Day Proclamation
Governor vessey Issues The
Annual Arbor Day Procla-
nation for April 81.

Governor Vessey has issued the
following Arbor Day proclama-
tlon.
lin harmony with the custom
we'll established and now obtain
nng throughout the various states
OF the union, |, r. S. Vessey,
governor of the state of South
Oak ota, do hereby designate, set
apart and proclaim Friday, April
q, 1911, as Arbor Day, and re-
commend that the people of Sout
Dakota fittingly observe the same
by planting of trees, vines and
shrubs around their homes, along
the roads and highways, and
about the public cshool and state
buildings.
"The evident necessity for the
growth and protection of trees
should be AN incentive to all the
people of the state to take an in
terest In the subject and give ii
due consideration. "
''The press, pulpit and schools
be especially effective in bring
ing about the desired results. amd
i urge upon these several agents
the need for their cooperation in
establishing state wide propagan
da, tending to develop love OF
the beautiful i'm nature, and Great
ing amid fostering in the. minds OF
our boys and girls, a desire. foa
those things which make ou
homes more pleasant and attrac
tive.
in testimony whereof | have
hereunt.o set my hand and caused
to be affixed the great seal of tn
state ofSouth Dakota
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1911-04-14

Senator Gamble told the presi-
dent that he has no second choice
Federal judges usually come
under the head of patronage as
signed to senators, President
Taft has refused so far to be
limited in his catch for informa-
t.on as to thefitness of men for
the judiciary. For this reason Re
presentatives Burke and Martin
hava been called into consultation
in this case. Representative Burke
has indorsed Judge Gaffey of
Pierre. Representative Martin
has made no formal recommenda
ton.
There are a large number OF
people III thenorthwest corner OF
the state who would be pleased
to have A. W. Campbell, who wa
judge OF this judicial circuit fol
twelve years, appointed to this
position, and we are Informed
that Judge Campbell's name il
under consideration by the Presl
dent. Judge Campbell's friends
are certain that no better mar
could be selected for the posi-
ton
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1911-04-14
Two Interesting Lectures at the Opera House
Mrs. Zehner Lectured

The lectures, which were given
in the Opera House under the
auspices of the w. G. T. u, by
Mrs. Zehner, Of Dallas, Texas,
Sunday afternoon a,'; and a ming
were listened to by large and
appreciative audience.
Mrs. Zehner, finely finished
product of the southeran type of
gentle woman, alert, keen, witty
and vivacious with nome of the
antagonistic agressiveness which
affect many public speakers, by
her wonderful personality, the
power of her eloquence, the keen.
ness of her wit, the logic and rea
sonableness of her statements, the
total lack ofappeal to passion OF
prejudice, the undeniable honesty
and sincerity of her motives and
the clear concise and convincing
way in which she presented the
Liquor question from the stand.
point of the prohibitionist and
up-to-date progressive citizens od
this glorious republic, held hen
hearers and kept them in sym
pathy with her from start to finn
iah, when she. was cheered to the
echo.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1911-04-14
Municipal Court

On Monday the suit of Arthur
Greyclcrd VS.. Thomas Robertson
was tried, involving the owner
ship OF horse. Judge Andrews
being disqualified by reasons of
his having had some previous
knowledge of the fact i'm the
case, appointed J. j. Batterton,
judge protcmpore to try the suit.
1t was tried and submitted ON the
same day and taken under advise
mcnt. This was all of the work
done at the term except the dis
posing Of some cases where partie
were charged with offenses a.
gainst the ordinances of the city.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1911-04-14
RECALL PETITION IS STARTED
Mayor and Two Commissioners at
Pierre are Under Fire

Recall petitions for Mayor Nal.
lorv and Commissioners Newell
and Greenough are being crcul-
ated today. Some time ago the
mayor and the members of the
commission filled their resignation
which We're accepted to go into
effect of the election of their sue
cessors. A new ticket was nom
mated by petition, when the ma.
yor and two commissioners with
drew their designations. This ac
ton has been followed by the re-
call petitions.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1911-04-14
State News

The South Dakota Sunday
School Association will hold it's
annual meeting at Huron 25-27,
in the Baptist church.
Commercial club at Webster
has fulfilled its pledge to w. G.
Happe & Son. the projectors OF
the new 100000 theater proposed
for Webster, by disposing of 600
tickets for the opening night at
SIS a ticket, and the Happes are
preparing to proceed with the
construction of the building,
which will be one of the finest il
South Dakota in a town the slze
of Webster.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1911-04-14
Royal Neighbors Meet

The Woodmen hall was the
scene of a large meeting OF
Royal Neighbors Tuesday eve
ming, the occasion being the initia
ton Of Mrs. w. Larrabee into the
mysteries of the order. After
the regular business Of the camp
was completed the members ad-
journed to the dinning hall where
refreshments were served, and
every on voted it a most satis-
factory meeting and delightful
time.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1911-04-14
An Important Office

One OF the most important of
1lces to be filled at the city cleo
ton next Tuesday is that of
Municipal Judge. The, law pro-
vldling for this office has given
it am extensive Jurisdiction, when
compared with the powers hereto.
tore conferred ON police and city
justices.
flon. instance as to territory, tht
jurisdiction OF the municipal
court extends over the whole
county as we'll as the city. It
may tryand determine civil ac-
tions arriving ON contract for Sc
curing OF money only, when the
amount claimed shall not exceed
five hundred dollars which in fac
embraces a very large per cent
OF differences arriving ON con-
tracts in new country such as
ours. For example, very few
farming implements involve
greater sum than five hundred
dollars. 1t is very seldom that a
team of horses including wagon
and oeltfit is sold for more than
and outfit lis sold for more than
five hundred dollars.
This court may also try and de
termine all actions for damag
to person or property when t.
amount involved does not exceed
five hundred dollars.
The jurisdiction also includes
actions for penalties given by
statute not exceeding such sun
also actions of forceable entry
and detainer, whether INVOLVE
title OF boundaries or not. 1t
may also try and determine action
to foreclcse chattel mortgages
and other LIENS ON personal pro
perty, wherein the relief does n
exceed five hundred dollars.
The court shall have criminal
jurisdiction to try and determine
all eases of misdemeanor commit
ted within the county, concurrent
with county justices, where PEN
atty does. not exceed a fine of
one hundred dollars or mprisonr
ment not more than thirty days,
and concurrent with circuit court
where penalty does not exceed a
fine of five hundred dollars or
one year imprisonment in the
county Jail.
In view Of the extensive juris-
diction of this court it behoves
the voters to- evercise wisdom i'm
selecting a person for this place.
They should choose man not
only learned in the law but with
judicial qualities, experience and
Judgment. With such person,
exercising the functions Of such
office the circuit court will be re
lieved Of much business resulting
in a great saving to the county at
large, both i'm money and time
lost in waiting for trial.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1911-04-14
Dupree A County Seat

The special election in the new
ly created county of Ziebach was
held Tuesday and Dnpree was Sc
lected as the temporary county
seat.
Two hundred and forty-seven
votes were polled at Dupree and
the votes at the other four pol
ling places brought the total to
about 375.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1911-04-14

The Northeran South Dakota
educational association closed a
session at Aberdeen this week.
Webster was chosen as the meet
ing place for the association next
YEAR.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1911-04-14

DR.. Hill wishes to announce
that he is again in his Office after
being in Chicago for seven weeks
where he.has been taking special
Post Graduate work on the eye,
ear nose and throat.-41-&
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1911-04-14

We are informed that the su-
preme court OF this state, reversed
the conviction of John DeMarrias
in the circuit court Of this county
The principal question ON the tri;
was the age of the complaining
witness, the state claiming that
she was under the age Of ,eigh-
teen years at the time. of the com
mission Of the offense and the
defendant claiming that she was
over that age. There was ver-
dict and judgement Of conviction
and the defendant made a motion
for a new trial on the ground of
hewely discovered evidence, and
his motion was overruled, and the
defendant appealed from such
ruling OF the court, and the su-
prelne court now holds that the
circuit court should have grant
ed the motion for a new trial.
Judge Andrews was attorney for
the defendant
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1911-04-14
Court Notes

The U. S, Supreme Court has
rendered a decision which will
prevent manufacturers from fix
ing a minimum price upon their
products: 1t has heretofore been
the policy of large manufacturers
Of some of the advertised special
ties to fix price for the retail
merchant and insist that he main.
tain it under penalty Of refusing
to sell him more goods. The de
after the RETAILER who buys an
article of merchandise can sell it
at amy price he pleases.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1911-04-14

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Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-23
President Does More
Christmas Shopping

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21-President Taft,
who began his Christmas shopping in
New York yesterday, made trip through
the downtown section late today and
selected a number OF gifts.
The presidents objective point was a
bookstore, but en- route he spent some
time at a silversmith's, where he made
several purchases. His advent into the
shopping district was made in the quiet
way in which Mr.. Taft moves about the
streets OF the capital and hundreds among
whom he went missed seeing him al
together.
While in the store, a young army lieu
tenant, intent on his examination OF some
editions de luxe, pushed against the presi-
dent, oblivious of the fact that he was
jostling the commander-in-chief. Mr..
Taft was equally absorbed with Major
Butt in selecting some volumes and failed
to observe the officers presence.
The president confined his purchases to
standard works and let the best sellers'
go by.
He returned to the White House shortly
after 6 o'clock.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-23
BRIEF CITY NEWS
Have Root FHnt n.

Have Root Print n.
Omaha General Hospital, Doug. sBA
Egyptian chooolr tee 900. Myers-Dillon
Cas- ElsO. aixturos, RurYoss-Grandsn
AGoraaux is Much Better The condi-
ton Of John Moreaux. the Council Bluffs
cook, who was mysteriously shot over a
week ago, is reported to be somewhat
improved and he will be able to leave
the hospital some time next week. The
police, who are still looking for Moreaux's &
assailants, have not had any success.
may Lose His sight--It is thought
that the sight Of Michael Lopish, who
was injured at the power plant OF the
street railway company at Fifth and
Jones streets yesterday morning, is prao-
tlcally lost. DR.. Peppers, who has been
attending the man at st. Josephs his
pital has not much hope OF saving the
laborer's sight.
German Glass Gives Program-The
German club of the Omaha High school
Will present a Christmas program In the
lecture room at the public library on
Saturday afternoon, December 80. Miss
Abba Bowen, mead of the high school
German department, has charge Of the
program which will be rendered entirely
in the language of Der F'aterland
Ask New Trial for woloott-Argu.
ments on the motion for a new trial of
Orville G. Wolcott convicted Of uttering
a forgery, were begun before judge
George a. Day. before whom wolcott
was tried, Friday, Stanley NJ. Rosewater.
Wolcott's attorney, arguing for him and
County Attornev James y Tpulieh ran
resenting the state. Mr.. Rosewater spent
all morning and considerable part Of
the afternoon arguing that the over
whelming proof Of insanity precluded the
verdict of the jury.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-23

Twentieth and streets, tomorrow even
ing.
Policeman Charles Morton is on his
annual vacation.
Desk Sergeant William p. Corrigan has
returned from a visit at Atlantic, Ia.
Gilbert Bolen, who was slugged three
weeks ago, is still in a bad condition.
w. +. Ball of David City Is visiting
with friends in the city for a few days.
Lost-Gold watch, hunting case; finder
return to b. N. Rembl, 2S24 f St; re-
ward.
The condition of Frank Dolezal.
Twenty second and N streets, is reported
serious.
Amanda Johnson, 12-year-old daughter
Of Street Commissioner George Johnson,
is critically i'll with pleurisy.
Phone Bell South SGS-Ind F-1S6s for q
case of letter Gold Top. Prompt delivery
to any part of the city. William letter
st. Agnes court, Catholic Order of
Foresters, will hold a meeting this even
ing at the Workman temple and elect
officers.
A public installation of the officers
of South Omaha camp No. 21l Woodmen
of the World will be held on the night
Of January 3.
The Sunday school department OF the
First Baptist church will hold their
Xmas exercises this evening at the
church, Twenty-fifth and II streets.
Mrs. e. A. Dearle of Middlessex, Eng
land, who has been a guest OF her
months, has returned to her home.
SANTA CLAUS FOR MEN-A store
filled with gifts for men that they ap-
preciate most. Look for the lighted
Christmas tree at 430 N. oath st. M
CULKIN g. co.
The members of the United Presby.
terian Sunday school will give a Christ
mas cantata entitled "a Surprise foi
Santa Claus" at the church, Twenty.
third and streets, this evening.
At a meeting OF the school board helc
last night IT was determined to allow the
teachers pay for this month. The war
rants can be obtained and cashed thl,
morning at the Live Stock Nationa
bank
Eddie MCGEE, a negro charged witt
the theft of $50 from Sadie Mitchell o.
526 North Twenty-seventh street, wa
caught yesterday morning at Atchison
Kan, on information furnished by thC
local police. Eddie is charged with TAX
ing the money and French leave Wednes
day night.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-23
ATWOOD MAKES FLIGHT
IN HYDRO-AEROPLA LANE

PROVIDENCE, X. l., Dec. N.-A flight
OF more than $50 miles in q hydro-aero-
plane was completed when Harry n. At
wood, the Boston aviator who left Point
OF Pines, near Lynn, Mass, at lO:55 a, M,
ahghted easily on the waters OF Nara
gansett bay here at i:4O p. m. Atwood
claims his flight exceeds by fifteen miles
the best previous record in a machine OF
ihA stViA In which hA fiAsL
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-23
Diamonds Stolen
From Mans Pocket

CHICAGO Dec. 2-Report Of a theft
OF $4,000 worth OF unset diamonds from
the wallet OF a diamond broker was made
to the police today. Samuel Scott, the
broker, told the police that he lost the
jewels Tuesday and believed that they
were taken from his pocket while he
was playing pool in a downtown bill
Hard and pool hall.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-23
employees WILL GET S6OO,OOO
Crane Company Christmas Gift An
nounced by Officials,
ALL WORKERS WILL SHARE
Force of Employees includes Ship
ping Clerks, Packers, Book
keepers, stenographers
and Others.

Fifty Omaha employees of the Crane
company will receive as Christmas gifts
10 per cent of their annual salaries. An
nouncement of the gift. was made at the
Chicago offices yesterday, and 1t affects
1000 employees OF Chicago and the forty
one branch houses OF the company. In
all $5O0GOO will be distributed
The Omaha force includes shipping
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-23
Saturday Candy,

Saturday We sell Alegretti's genuine
5Oc candy at S9e. One pound boxes. Satur-
day only. Meleher Drug Co.. AIS N. 24th.
Historical Society Sc Meet.
Members OF the south Omaha Histori-
cal society are looking forward with in
terest TO a program OF development dur
ing the coming year. Al a recent meeting
it was determined TO hold the election
Of officers on the last Tuesday OF Janu-
airy. Early in February a banquet and
musicale is projected by the society.
Magic City Briefs.
The Young Mems Independent club
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-23

brother dead because OF silence of forty
years, Mrs. Rebecca Powers, wife of
truck gardener here. was surprised today
TO receive notice that by his death, which
occurred recently, she will receive the
larger part OF n fortune of s36,0O. Her
brother was George Bennett. a newsboy
OF Chicago. and his estate. she states,
will be divided between Mrs. Powers and
a half-brother. Charles Lovett OF Wooss
ter, o.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-23

Nevertheless It has and will be cheer
fully given"
The gift money will be paid In gold
coin and will be in container with an
engraved card OF appreciation by the
company. No conditions attach to the
distribution. Each employe can spend
or save the money as he pleases.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-23
What
" IT,
Theaters
Have to Offer
ATTRACTIONS IN OMAHA.

American; "Hello, BiIlw
Gayetys Burlesque.
6rug; BurlegQue.
Orpneumi Vaudeville.
Matinees at the Gayety, Krug ana Or
ph0um theaters.
HOse Eytinge Dead.
Rose Eytinge died at the Actors home
from an apoplectic stroke on wednesday.
She had been at the home for several
months. and was in good health up to
the time she was stricken. Miss Eytinge
was born in 1895, and spent many years
on the stage. She will be recalled as
playing with Booth and other leading
actors of his day, and also as a success
full star in serious and emotional roles.
In 1870 she went with her husband to
Egypt, where he was appointed as con-
sui general, and lived there for several
years. After returning to America she
returned to the stage, and was active in
connection with it till her accommodating
years rendered retirement imperative.
Many Of the older patrons OF the theater
will recall her as Jean in THE Heart of
Midlothian" and as the heroine in "Grif-
fifth Gaunt," roles she made her own.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-23
Gifta Given Annually.

From 1900 to 1912. inclusive, the yearly
presentation was fixed by the company
at per cent of annual pay. $4,000 being
given away the first year. Since then
the number OF employees has grown. Then
the amount was raised to 10 per cent
because the company found the gift pro
notes faithfulness. loyalty and efficiency
among employees ana at the same time re-
wards those qualities which promote and
insure the success Of the company" ac-
cording to a statement issued yesterday.
This years gift will bring the total
amount given to employees during the
thirteen years the plan has been In
operation to S,750OOO." said an official.
Last year and this year the profits Of
the company did not warrant the gift.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-23

clerks, packers. stenographers, book
keepers and other employees under Vice
President r. b. Busch. The treasurer Of
the company Is j. p. Fetter. other Off
GERS are lbcated In Chicago.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-23
Bacl. to the shubert..

The Columbia Amusement company
has turned. the ST., Paul shubert theater
back 10 the shuberts. and on Sunday
night "Ahas Jimmy Valentine" will open
there. After that the shubert attractions
will be presented at the theater. The
Eastern Wheel people are planning for a
''one-night' campaign to fill the week
between Minneapolis and Omaha, but the
local house will not be in any way in
volved in the deal. 1t was found at St.
Paul that the Shubert theater, while a
really beautiful house, is located too far
out of the way OF travel to be profitable
as a burlesque house.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-23
sothern Defends shakesDeare's Tit


In January number of Munseys mag
azine, e. II. Sothern, it is announced,
will grill the Shakespeare-Baco theo-
rists. Yet, the editor informs us that the
actor would not. as has been the custom
answer arguments by calling names-and
the usual name for a Baconian in some
quarters is a "bllthering idiot" 1t is
said that Mr.. sothern has presented the
Shakespeare side of the case In a new
light, else, indeed, there would be small
excuse for reviving a subject which has
occasioned so much heated passion and
bad language. 1t is not to be hoped that
Mr. Sothern will be able to lead any of
the rampant Baconians into the light,
and still their rawlings; but, If he is able
TO steer other. and mayhap younger, feet
away. from the noisy madhouse, he will
he entitled to the publics regard.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-23

Key to the situatlon-Bee Advertising.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-23
Locnl ssaEe Note..


Local skaEe Notes.
{ The story OF "a Romance OF the Under
world" the big dramatic production
which will be the headline attraction at
the Orpheum during Christmas week, is
simple enough. 1t has to do with the at
tempt to railroad an innocent man into
the penitennary. The three scenes
show sentencing day in the court of
Street in front OF "The Bridge of sighs''
and the Interior Of the Tombs. In
the opening scene a number of prisoners
appear before Judge Dorth TO receive
are the dope fiend," the amateur female
shoplifter. the Irishman, Slippery Jake,
Elliott, the man unjustly accused,
O'Leary, the ward boss. and McDsrmott,
the young lawyer. The plot is a strong
one and the twenty-three parts In the
cast are excellently portrayed. The love
element in the story is fun OF human in
terest.
As It may be imagined. II Is the aim
OF the theatrical manager 10 supply his
patrons with the very best the play
market offers as a Christmas Offering
The management of the Brandeis theater
feels confident that In securing George
NJ, Cohans famous comedy Get Rich
Quick Wallingford," as the Yuletide at
traction, 1t has obtained the very best
will be at the Brandeis theater four
nights beginning Sunday night, with
matinees Christmas ana Wednesday.
The seat sale at the Brandeis theater
for 1.-THE Spring Maid which opens its
engagement at that house on Thursday
December 2s, is a good indication how
much more generally the public is in
formed on the newest OF theatrical pro-
ductions than In past years. The seat
demand has kept pace with the reputa-
ton of THE Spring Maid" In New York
and its later furore in San Francisco. 1t
will be the first hearing here In opera
OF the much praised little Hungarian
p1me donna, Mizzi HajoA A matinee
win be given on Saturday.
santa Claus was busy at the American
yesterday afternoon handing out dolls
to little girls and toys to little boys who
were In attendance at the matinee per-
foTmanoe OF Hello, Billl' The COED old
saint wtll repeat the stunt on Saturday
afternoon when every youngster who at
tends viii be remembered On Sunday
afternoon the first performance OF the
Christmas week bill will be given, Sauce
for the Goose" a charming comedy that
has never been seen In Omaha although
vEyffh In Nfer.v
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-23

A line of very swell
neckwear for men,
worth SOC, here Satur-
day ...... zoe