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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-09-01

get the pulveriZing effect OF any freez'
ing during the winter.
summer begins in early May, con
tinueS till October, though heat is
never excessive, about 70. Then comes
the delightful fall and Indian summer
till about December Is.
The young people all anticipate
with longing a glimpse Of the tleecy
at Christmas, though often disap-
pointed.
Trucking is very profitable, but
dairying gives surest and most salts
factory results generally.
A magnificent automobile road to
Washington has just been completed
at a cost Of only $3.50. 90 per mile, on
this peninsula owing to perfect drain
age, said to be cheapest in the state.
don't wish to worry you but would
certainly appreciate reply to my first
letter. Mere ma is not accorded the
last word. Very truly yours,
w. l.. Jones.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-09-01
Letter From Old Virginia.

Williamsburg, August ..
Dear Sir: ENCOURAGED by your
kindness in giving the readers Of ynur
excellent paper the former letter from
the Old Dominion, | want to tell
them more Of conditions on this Pen
insuIa where 50 many Of their friends
now live.
The writer was born more than
three score years ago, in sight Of the
first English settlement OF this Nigh
ty republic.
Before the great civil conflict in
lS6I-65, this section was divided into
large plantations 500 to 1000 acres,
which produced from 25 to 40 bushels
Of wheat, 40 to 90 of corn, per acre.
With the return Of peace, conditions
Of labor we're such that it was neceS-
sary to cut up these immense estates
into small farms, which are now the
homes OF a large number Of your peO-
pie. This process is still going on
which accounts for many farms for
sale.
Newcomers we're attracted by mild
ness OF climate, nearneSS to markets,
fertility and cheapneSS Of lands. We
are within II hours by rail or water
Of 20 millions hungry consumers.
Though elevation exceeds 100 feet,
this was once the bed of the ocean, as
shown by immense deposits Of marine
shells underlying large tracts.
The soil, alluvial formation, as
smooth as your prairies, needs only an
occasional dressing from these beds OF
natural fertilizer easily accessible, to
retain original fertility and with ro-
tatiOn to increase it's richness.
The natural home OF The red clover
and grasses to these has recently been
added German clover and the Soy
bean, the q growing luxuriantly all
winter, the other a summer crop.
The latter cut when beans are half
matured, makes from two to three
tons of the most nutritious hay, far
superior to alfalfa, though that grows
finely. All small grain, wheat, oats,
rye and barley, is seeded in the fall.
Flowing for spring crops begins as
soon as possible after corn Is harvest
cd In November, that the soil may
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-09-01
HON. 0. L. BRANSON
Outlines Platform In a Mitchell
Interview.

A Mitchell Associated Press tele-
gram tells Of Mr.. Branson's opinion
Of what a congressman should repre-
sent and of his determination to run
for congress. We quote as follows:
II am a candidate for the nomina-
ton for congress in the first congress
SiOnal district.
The congressional apportiOnment
law gives South Dakota three con-
gressmen, my home city Of Mitchell
being in the first district. Congress
nan Burke lives in the second district
and Congressman Martin in the third.
Some time ago when it was appar-
ent congress would give US three rep
reSentativeS, friends OF mine suggest
ed hat | make the race for the nom
nation and with this end in view |
have looked over the situation care
fully and because of the assurance Of
support which | have received from
all parts of the district, | have decid-
ed to become a candidate, and | am
encouraged in the belief that l can
win.
II am firm in the belief that a COn
gresham, under our form Of govern
ment, should be the peoples repre-
sentative and should stand for those
things most beneficial to his constitu-
ency, having just regard for the ma
tiOnal welfare.
Il believe in the republican party
| because it is the party of accomplish
ment; because its record and tradi-
tiOns have led good men to turn in
stinCtively to it in their desire to eS-
tablish a just and responsive govern
ment. 1 believe the republican party
does and must recognize the runda-
mental principle that men are not
only born equal, but must be guaran-
teed equality or opportunity through
out life. 1 believe the republican
party is and must be dedicated to the
durable task OF distributing the bur-
dens Of taxation according to ability
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-09-01
Great Concert.

The Luther college band composed
of about so members and glee club
give a concert at the New Theater in
Sioux Falls Friday evening, Septem-
Der 9Th.
The band is one of the best In the
United States and On its present con-
cert tour through Minnesota, North
Dakota, Montana and the Pacific
coast has met with very fattering
comment and favorably compared
with such bands as S%ousa's, Phinney's,
etc.
Prof Carlo Speratti, the director,
is known both abroad and in this
country as an eminently qualified
and successful musician.
Lovers Of music should not miss
this rare opportunity. There several
in Canton who have heard the Luther
college band and they say they will be
there if they have to walk to Sioux
Falls that evening. Price of admis-
sion IS, so and %.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-09-01

Lieutenant Governor Byrue was in
Canton MGuday looking over the pu-
litIcal situation.
G0oda.e & SHAFT have opened the
Chicago House and liked it up in good
shape for the accommodation Of
guests. They will serve regular meals
and lunches at all hours, ana have
good sleeping rooms, and all at a
moderate cost.
Henry p. Getterspn Of Fairview,
was among our renewal subscribers
last Friday. Henry was One Of the
Perkins county pioneers and own d
tine farm at Coal Springs. He is now
clerk in the post Office store at Fair
view and a very popular young gentle
man.
Mrs. Montgomery has Just returned
from eastern cities where she pur-
chased her fall millinery and is a.
ready showing some nobby things in
early fall hats. Miss Nearhaugen,
after a years absence, will again have
charge of the trimming department,
which IS a guarantee OF stylish and
pretty hats for all. II
Andrew TObiasen returned from
Rochester, Minnesota, last week
where be had been with his brother
Tobias who vas In the hospital at
that city for an operation.
Mrs. l.. B. Richardson and son, De-
lancey Of Minneapolis, are guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Cooper. Delaney
is a bright boy and is proud of his
sailor uniform, and his present am
bition might lead him to the naval
academy at Annapolis.
Alexander Beck who Is farming the
G. B. Kennedy 40 acres near town
sold his 40 acres OF corn in the field
Tuesday to G. W. Marston for 800 an
acre, clearing 5000 for his two months
work in raising that corn. Not bad
wages.
The business men Of Canton met at
the fair grounds Tuesday and had a
good old fashioned game Of ball. Two
of them chose up as they used to
when kids and went at it. We failed
to near the score but from all reports
the game was a hot one.
Hon. Willis Benedict OF Belle
FOurche and his brother Edward Of
Wardner, B. c., who came to Canton
on a sad mission, have returned home.
Willis Is a prominent lawyer and Ed
is now engaged in hydraulic mining
in the Bull River country.
Henry Hanson and Lewis Larson OF
Grant, were in Canton Monday on
business, and the gentlemen favored
the LEADER with a visit, Mr.. Hanson
to renew his subscription and Mr.,
Larson to explain the absence Of fish
stories this season.
Charles w. Boyles who Is running
the Gus Linderman farm, has 10 acres
of corn, of which he left a sample at
the LEADER office. His corn is fine
and judges estimate the yield between
40 and so bushels to the acre. He
worked his corn on the dry farming
principle and has demonstrated the
value Of such cultivation.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-09-01

to bear them and of protecting the
weak and unfortunate from encrOaCh-
ment by the strong and greedy. A
more detailed statement Of what |
conceive the republican party to mean
may be more appropriately made be-
fore the people of South Dakota at a
later date.
III | should receive the nomination
and be elected to congress the best
there is in me will be devoted to the
conscientious discharge of public
duty"
That Mr.. B%ranson'S candidacy has
been received not only in a very
friendly but in an enthusiastic man
ner all over the district is atteSted by
numerous reports that have come to
his friends in this city.
O. l.. Branson or "Ole.' as he is
more Familiarity known by his friends,
was born Feb. 3, 1861, near Morrison.
ILL.,, and moved with his parents in
1867 to La Noble, Iowa. In 1876 he
and his parents went to a farm neal
Arcadia. Carroll county, Iowa, where
the young man spent his youth and
early manhood in farm work. Later
be taught school to secure funds upon
which to attend the state normal
school at Cedar Falls, Iowa. He fin
ished his teaching career as principal
OF the Arcadia schools. Later he re-
moved to Atwood, Kan, where he
took a presumption and became cashier
Of the RawlinS county bank. On Jan.
l, 1897, he came to Mitchell as cashier
of the First National bank. Here his
integrity and fair dealing brought
him continued success and he was
made president of this bank on Jan.
|, 1903, which position he still holds.
He has served as mayor of Mitchell
and as state senator.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-09-01
Odd Fellows Picnic.

On next Monday, September 4th,
which is Labor Day, the Odd Fellows
and Rebekahs of this locality will
hold a good old fashioned picnic in
Dobson Park in this city. Dinner
will be served about l o'clock and all
are expected to bring we'll filled lunch
baskets. During The day various
kinds Of amusement will be provided
and some interesting contests for
prizes will take place. A brief pro-
gram will be given in the afternoon.
All Odd Fellows, RebekahS and their
families are urged to be present,
whether you are affiliated with any Of
the lodges Of this locality or not.
Come and get acquainted and help
make this picnic a grand success.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-09-01

Misses Grace Hanson and Evelyn
Berg returned from Sioux CIV Tues
day after visit with frIeudn III that
city.
Ben Kennedy drove his fathers big
auto to Hills, Minnesota, last Satur-
day and Vas caught in the rain the
other side Of InWuOd
Miss Josie Nearhaugen arrived Mon
day evening from St. Paul to take her
position as trimmer in rs. Mont
gomery's millinery store
Elmer Schubert has accepted a posi-
ton with a well known hardware
firm in Sioux Falls and it is with
regret that his friends see him lave
Canton.
Dan Bragstad was a Sioux City
visitor the first OF the week.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-09-01

Jake kehm and wife and Ed Ken
yOn and wife were among those who
cam. down from Harrisburg t. at
ter q the funeral of Mrs. SchmaiZ.
Edward Moscrip, Edgar WardweIi,
Thee. Dempwolt, Frank Van Ness
and James StOnebaCk came down
from Harrisburg to attend the funer-
al If Mrs. Charles Schmalz.
Federal Attorney L. f. Wagner
was in town last Friday on his way to
Sioux Falls and favored the LEADER
with a call. Mr.. Wagner discharges
the duty Of his office with great abil-
ity, and is one Of the most cOnscien-
tious and popular officials in the ser
vice Of the government.
Will EllingSOn of Harrisburg, was
a Sunday visitor at the home of his
parents in this city.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-09-01

Ed MOscrip was among u renewal
subscribers this week. He recently
made an auto trip up the valley as
far as Lake Preston and returned Via
MOntrOse. Talk about crops, why,
everywhere | saw abundant evidence
Of good crops and some poor ones,
will a tine stand Of corn almost every
where. Then we saw plenty of horses,
hogs, cattle and sheep and orchards
full Of fruit. 1t was a splendid trip
and the evidence of wealth was decid-
edIy cheering in the face Of the false
reports about our state.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-09-01
w. R. C.. Notice.

AL members Of the W. r. c.. will
please take notice that our vacation
has expired and all members are urged
to be U at Jul regular meeting next
Saturday Septemb Der ,, at 2:30 p. II.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-26
WILKINS MIcAwBER.-
Something Turns Up at Last

Something IurnS Up at Last Greatly to the astonishment of their acqdaintances, but not at all to the as- tonishment of MT. and Mrs. Micawber,
 the gauntlet which he had thrown down
 to the world in the form of an advertise ment (as the result of a little bin sue
 cessfully. not to say miraculously. pego-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-26

NN the day when David Copperfield
 began his duties in the wine
 warehouse of Murdstone X Grin by in London, he was introduced to a stoutish, middle aged person in a brown surtout and black tights and shoes, with no more hair upon his head (which was large one and very shining) than there Is upon an egg. His face was very ex- tensive and bore a certain indescribable expression as of being about to say some- thing very genteel. This was Mir. Nieav- ber.
 He carried jaunty stick with a larg. pair of rusty tassels on it, and on the outside of his coat hung a large eye glass, purely for effect. as he looked through it very rarely and could not possibly see anything when he did.
 Though his clothes were vastly shah by he wore a magnificent shirt collar that made an overpowering effect on the beholder, especially when he settled his chin on 1t, as he did whenever he had something more than usually conde- soending or impressive to announce.
 MT. Micawber explained that he was willing to receive the young beginner who he now had the pleasure to be- hold as an inmate of his domicile. in short, as a lodger.
 MT. Micawber's house in Windsor Terrace, shabby like himself and like himself, making all the show it couId had the blinds down on the first floor in order to delude the neighbors that floor being entirely unfurnished Mrs. Micaw- ber thin and faded lady, was sitting in the parlor with a baby at her breast. This baby was one of twins; and nobody ever saw bot hthe twins detached from Mrs Micawber at the same time One of them always was taking refreshment Two other children, Master and Miss Micawber, completed the establishment with dark young woman who had a habit of snorting and acted as servant to 'orflfng" from St Lukes Work House the family. being, as she explained. an close by''
 Mrs. Micawber welcomed Master Gov perfield with the sorrowful statement tb., when she lived with papa and mamma she never expected to take a lodeer but" she said bravely, MT. Micawber being in difficulties. all considerations of 8 private character must give way
 Poor Mrs. Micawber had tried to ex. ert herself. The center of the street door was quite covered by a great brass plate on which was engraved: Mrs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-26
TST2 2~Feb.T -fgf2

When Charles Dickens began '"The Per- sonal History of David Copperfield, !" which was issued first in monthly num- bers from 1S49 to 1850, there grew under his wonderful hand enough characters to make many books. To say that the figure of Wilkins Micawber towers far above the rest is a story that contains the Peggottys, Little Emily, Dora, Uriah Heep, Hteerforth, Traddes and Betsey Trotwood, is a suggestion of the great ness of this extraordinary creation. As the novel progresses, Mr. Micawber grows until 1t is at last, not as if Charles Dick ems were inventing MT Mieawber, but as If MT. Micawber were challenging Charles Dickens to depict him. Hopelessly hope ful contemplating his own moral and men tai grandeur with innocent, delightful worship, dissipated, borrowing, beamng he stands. eternally alive, an eternally magnicent cavalier of smiling misfortune; and Mrs. Micawber stands by his side, hardly as a second character, but as hls complement The two are one. Old in sordid things, they are splendidly young with hope. They are children, wonderful great children, to whom everything is real the moment it is conceived. And so. as we live with them and laugh at their audacious absurdity, we grow to love them, hardly knowing why, till we realize that it is thls that they possess that
 iiuitoou immortality that most of us lose with it's years
 MT. Micawber long has been a favorite citation for those who hold that Dickens characters are extravagant. If there is any extravaganza in Wilkins Nicawher 1t seems to the writer that the extrava gance is only in the extravaganza of gen. 'us that he lavished on him. Micawber is a marvellous object, reared imperishable Tn market place of perishing things. to astound and delight us, as it astounded and delighted those who saw it reared ana as it will astound and delight those who come after us
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-26
"Beggared Outcast, WILKINS MICAWBER.

David hastened to the hotel, but half
 way there was met by the London coach with Mir and Mrs. Micawber on the top. MT. Micawber smiling in tran quil enjoyment at Mrs. Micawber's con-
 versation and eating walnuts out of
 paper bag, while a bottle stuck opti-
 mistically out of his breast pocket.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-05-10
GREENE NOT SENDING
ALL HIS CATTLE OUT
Wells Fargo Co. Will Accept
No Money for Mexico :.
Through NogaIes.

Cananea. Son. Mexico. May 10.-The
report sent out from Noga1es TO the
effect that Col VIM c. Greene is to
move his herd OF cattle to Arizona pas
lures on account of his fear of losses
at the hands OF the insurgents, is IN
true It is, how true that large
number OF cattle are being shipped
across the line. but these are only the
cattle which have been sold.
The Wells Fargo express company
has notified its agents to accept no
consignments OF money TO be sent into
Mexico by way of Nogales. This Is
done on account Of the insurrectos go
ing through the trains almost daily
which are running between Noga1es
and Guaymas However, it seems per-
fectly safe to ship money overland, as
when the insurrectos do discover its
presence. as has been done upon several
occasions recently, they do not modest
it, but see that it gets to its destina-
tion.
l. Macmanus, formerly cashier OF the
Banco de Cananea, which liouidated on
April 1, arrived in the city from Los
Angeles on Sunday to spend a short
time here on business
Marion L. Williams returned from his
ranch near BacOachi on Saturday and
went to Douglas. He reports that
there are very few insurrectos now in
the Arizpe district. all seeming to have
gone north
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-05-10
rs BURNED WHILE
VULCANIZING RUBBER
Chas. Fowser Is Badly In
jured In South Ell Pase
Street Fire

While vuicanizing rubber at the Ell
FL Paso Rubber company. South FL
Paso street at 1880 o'clock Tuesday.
Charles Fowser. 1s years old. Of III
Chihuahua street was burned about
the arms and the right leg His
clothes were burned from his body and
his shirt and one leg OF his drawers
We're the only articles OF wearing an
parel that ne had on. when he ram
ont into the street and back into San
brano's pawnshop.
Fowser was engaged in vulcanizinx
rubber tires when gasoline which he
was using exploded and caught fire.
He was attended by assistant CITY
health officer A. H Butler and later
taken TO his home fer further treat
ment
Several rubber tires were burned.
the rear window OF the store was
shattered and considerable damage
done in the rear part OF the establish
ment-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-05-10

troll But only two weeks later the
political tide swept the other way and
they were high and dry upon the
rocks OF defeat At the election held
last year the wide open town people
polled very large vote IN the pre-
hminary contest. while in the final
election the conlmissicn.~5Ian FORCES
yessed things by electing their can
-utdate for mayor and two OF the four
councilmen.
The mayor and the four commits
sioners. at their first meeting after
election, divide the duties OF the city
among themselves, each heading one
OF the departments. They elect all
the subordinates necessary to the
conduct Of the government The chief
OF police. police judge. city clerk. city
engineer. city treasurer. city auditor,
and other prominent officials are
ers, except day 1aporers, are selected
by the civil service commission. They
may be removed by the vote of the
commission The commission has the
right TO switch its members from one
department to the other whenever il
reels that better administration viii
follow the change. IN this way. II
member does not seem fitted for
one department he may be tried in
another The mayor receives a salary
or $500 and the councilmen $4,000
each A petition OF 25 per cent Of the
voters can force them to face a recall.
and while there have been such re-
calls threatened. none of the city off,
Gals has yet had his acts so severely
questioned
Must State Expenses.
Candidates must make a public
statement Of their campaign expenses.
there can be no secret meetings of
the city council. every ordinance ap-
propriating city funds must be on
file seven days before It becomes ef-
fectfve, all franchises must be sub
mftted to referendum vote OF the
people before they can become opera
tive, no official is permitted to have
secret obligations to a public service
corporation, such as a street car pass.
special rates. or free service and 9TH
er precautions are taken that throw
protection around honest administra-
ton
The Des Noines plan. embodying every
principle which gives the Will OF the
people direct and immediate control
is perhaps the most studied Of all the
plans in force today Students of
municipal affairs from everywhere go
to Des Moines to study the practical
workings OF the system. Those who
are the most careful observers declare
that there can be little doubt that
the plan has worked well But they
say 1t still is too early to make final
decisions The plan seems nearly
perfect. but q 10 year trial win en-
able them to render better judg--
ment- That Il inevitably win. be bet
tSr than the old aldermanic system
is conceded. but that the innovations
viii a1i work out in way that viii
put it ahead Of the Galveston and the
Houston plans. time alone can dem
onstrate.
in Memphis
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-05-10
TO EXTEND SYSTEM
OF ELECTRIC LIGHTS

Tucumcari. N NJ. May 10-The Tu-
cumcari Electric Light company, the
plant OF which was recently acquired
by I. G. Latte, OF Denver Colo. is
having a sketch Of the city made in
order that proposed improvements IN
the system may be made at once Ex-
tensions IN the lines will be made south
on Second street and including prac-
tically all of the suburbs of the city
This Will .necessitate more machinery
ard dynamos. The changes viii cost
approximately $4,000
r. c. Stubbins. of the Tucumcari Sun.
has purchased the set of abstracting
books from w. w. Mayes who has re-
moved to Colorado. A company will be
ing under bond This is the oldest SET
OF abstract books in the county and
goes back through the old Guadalupe
and San Miguel county records
A new light arch has been added to
the front of the Evans opera house,
exit lights placed in the interior and
a large number of fans arran ged to
prepare the house for the summon.
Other improvements win be made later
on, new scenery being added
A special program has been arranged
by the Sunday school of the First
Presbyterian church, for Mothers day
May IA. DR.. John r. Gass Of Albuquer-
que. will fill the pulpit both morning
and evening.
J. HUMPHREYS, of BrownviIle, Texas.
has been appointed by the Tucumcari
Lumber company, TO fill the place made
vacant through the resignation Of Lee
G. Pearson, who was appointed county
treasurer last " eek. s Baker, or Hous-
ton, Texas. general manager Of the
company, was here checking Mr.. Pear
son out of the management
The special number of the Tucumcari
High School Echoes of 50 pages. was
printed on the closing OF the school for
the summer vacation The publica-
ton will be continued the coming
year The journal contains a number
of original sketches in prose by mem
bers Of the classes