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Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-03-24
S STILL IN SUSPENSE
Private Leahy Questions Sergeant
Donahue Regarding q Point In
Military Law.

Private Donahue and Private Leahy
were the best of friends, but when
Private Donahue became Sergeant
Donahue, Private Leahy saw the fail
ings of his former companion with
amazing clearness.
Sergeant" he said one day, after
long, fixed gazing at his superior in
rank, III a private stepped up to .
sergeant and called him consated
little monkey, phwat wud happen?"
He'd be put in the gyard-house."
said the sergeant.
HE wud?"
HE wud."
but If the private only knew the
sergeant was cohsated little mon
key, and said niver a wurrd, wud he
be put in the gyard-house for that?"
"Av coorse he wud not" said the
sergeant, loftily.
well. thin, for the present wen
Fave it go at that" said Private
Leahy.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-03-24
The States Finances

Pierre-The report OF the treasurer
for the end of the month of February
showed a total OF SLEEPS in all funds,
Of which $109,995 was in the general
fund. The receipts Of the month
were $142S19. principally coming az
insurance taxes. At the present time
the debt Of the state is 100000 OF
revenue warrants which will become
due the first of April; 100000 Of
outstanding general warrants; and
100000 borrowed from the Irvine
plant fund. The receipts for this
month will be heavy, bringing in the
first installment of taxes for this year
which were paid prior to March 1.
This will no doubt bring enough
to wipe out the outstanding revenue
warrants, and leave a small balance
to apply on the outstanding general
fund warrants. While the debt at
the frs. of this month was a mill
lion dollars, by the middle Of April
this will be reduced over half, and
the financial showing will be diff
ferent one after the present call of
taxes has come in and been applied
on the outstanding accounts.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-03-24

amounts to b used in two years, car
ries $4,000, 900. The same levy as that
Of the past two years. four mills per
year will bring larger revenues to
the state and enable the reducing OF
the floating debt Of South Dakota. All
the state institutions required large
appropriations for maintenance. In
new buildings 1000 was ordered ex-
pended and III providing . needed
heating system. $4,000 moro.
The bill providing for q change in
the number Of commissioners in COM
mission governed cities Of the state
and providing also for special cleo
tion to decide upon that change, is
optional with the cities Of the state
and they can expend the money neces-
sary for conducting such an election
II they see At.
The bill providing for the leasing
OF school lands, dealt also with the
question Of the investment of the sink
ing fund Of the county also. It also
permits the investment Of sinking
funds in warrants of the school dis
trict, provided, when SO invested, 1t
shall earn 4 per cent. The employ
ers' liability law was re-enacted. 1t
had been declared unconstitutional
by the federal court Of appeals, but
it has now been reenacted to conform
to and follow the federal law.
The headlight law was re-enacted
with the same provisions as it formerly
had, and with 60 days given as the
time when it shall be complied with
by the railroads.
Gemmill's caboose law, which was
enacted, requires uniformity in ca
bosses, as to size and equipment ana
prohibits the use of box cars as ca
booses, on railroads in this state.
The legislature created an immi-
grafton or publicity department for
the state and appropriated $4,000 for
the maintenance of that department
for two years.
The new bridge law provides that
county commissioners must advertise
for bids for every bridge which 1t
is desired to erect in any county In
the state, which will prohibit the
awarding of contract for all bridge
work by the year or period OF years
to one bridge company.
The new law az to the placing OF
the names Of candidates for Office upon
the ballots was changed 80 that the
law determines the location and the
name Of each candidate appears In
first place, In his respective division,
upon an equal number Of tickets.
l think that after the people Of the
state have seen the new laws in opera
ton, they will feel that the legislature
did its best with all the important
questions which came before it."
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-03-24

"A good turkey dinner and mince
pie" said Simeon Ford, always puts
us in lethargic mood-makes us feel.
in fact, like the natives Of Nola
Chunky.
I'm Nola Chunky one day l said to
q man:
"'What is the principal occupation
Of this town?
avail, boss the man answered.
yawning, in winter they mostly sets
on the east side Of the house and fol-
lers the sun around to the west, and
in summer they sets on the west side
and follers the shade around to the
east"
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-03-24
PROFIT IN OSTRICH FARMING
Industry In United states Only In IT,
infancy, but Promises to Be
Successful.

Flagstaff. Arix.-"Does ostrich farm
ing pay?" This question u asked BY
almost everyone who visits m ostrich
fnrm. When an acre Of alfalfa will
fufnish home for four birds, with
food enough to maintain them: when
an ostrich will yield annually one and
onshalf pounds Of feathers, with an
average vAlue Of go = pound. and
from thirtysix to ninety eggs, which
may be used for Incubation. or may
furnish food It the rate Of three and
one-half pounds each II the owner
doesn't wish to increase his troop. one
may be left to Judge ~ to the profit
ableness Of the industry.
Ostrich farming in the United States
II only in its infancy. It has been
only twenty-three years since the FIRST
American ostrich farm was started.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-03-24

Lead-Arrangements are being rush
ed by the the Homestake Mining
company to fill in the hole 100 by
rs feet at the top and 200 feet deep,
which was caused by the cavern of the
No. 4 SLOPE in the old Rather work
ings. The aanger district is all rop-
ed off and surrounded by high board
fence and the ground continues to
work a little but the most of the cav
ing is done the officials believe. The
hole is now partly under the Clark
fats and the Campbell house annex
and caused part of the Clark building
to fall into the stope. The front part
OF the annex also fell.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-03-24
Pierre--The different railway COM

Pierre--The different railway COM
panies which are operating IN the
western part of the state decline
to accept the new freight sched-
ules which were prepared by the state
railway commission after hearing
complaints from shippers as to heavy
charges. The roads have served notice
upon the commission that they Will
ask the United States court to. enjoin
the putting into effect of the rates
provided, and will ask a temporary
Injunction at Sioux Falls. This will
mean another long drawn out suit
over the situation. and the people
will have to await the outcome.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-03-24
Rapid City-Agent Brents, who is

Rapid City-Agent Brents, who Is
connected with the government In
dian service, says that his depart
ment, which looks after the suppress
sion of the liquor traffic among In
dams, has announced 1t has temper
arily abandoned operations in this
county and will work in other fields.
For the last several months, Brents
who is directly under Chief Special
Officer w. E. PUSSY Foot" johnson,
has been conducting an active cam
paign. Thirty-two liquor dealers In
this part of the state was held to the
federal court.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-03-24
Settlers Coming In

Huron-Large numbers Of new set
tiers are already arriving. During the
past week from one to five carloads OF
desirable citizens" have arrived at
stations on the Chicago & Northwest
ern line in this immediate vicinity.
Besides household goods, many OF
the new corners have brought with
them, horses, cattle and other live
stock, together with farm implements
In almost every instance settlement
is made on improved farms purchased
last season.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-03-24

The attorney general holds that the
game law" is not law, regardless OF
the fact that it received the signatures
of the omcers of both houses, and was
approved by the governor. This bill
shows what might easily occur to any
measure in the closing hours Of a SEES
sion, when laws are being made as
fast as the clerks can call the roll;
when members are voting on measures
of which they have not the slightest
knowledge, and the officers Of the two
houses are hurriedly signing the bills
which are being constantly pushed be-
fore them by the chiefs Of the ENROLL
ing departments Of the two houses
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-03-24
THE CHAMPION CORN GRoWEF
An indiana Boy Who Sold Ten Ears
Of the PrIze-vvinnin0 Grain
for $3.50.

Franklin. 1nd.-Roy Clore. son Of
Leonard B. Ciore. johnson county's
member Of the Indiana legislature. has
sold the ten ears Of corn with which
he won the grand sweepstakes at the
national corn show in Columbus, for
$36 an ear. Young Clore has received
q check from w. N. Scarf Of New
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-03-24

Doubling His Word.
Two Irishmen occupied beds In the
same room. BY and by one of them
woke up.
Mike" said he, did you put out
the cat?"
II did," said Mike.
An hour later Patrick woke up
again.
Mike" said he. Mike. did you put
out the catr'
''Snre l did" said Mike, sleepily.
ION me word Of honor"
Some time later Patrick again
walked up.
Mike" said he, Mike. ye divvle;
70 did not put out the cat"
WELL" said Mike angrily. III 70
win not take tho word Of honor Of q
gintleman get up and put her out
yerself."
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-03-24
Huron-Many farmers in this ~

Huron-Many farmers in this ~
cailty are in the fields preparing for
seeding. The ground in most places
is in good condition and while there
has been little rain and snow since
last fall, there is, apparently ample
moisture, and farm work will be ad-
vanced as much this season as last
year at this date.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-03-24

Samuel g. Huntington has been ap-
pointed registrar Of the land ONCE
at Lennon, in place Of Clay c. Car
penter. Mr.. Huntington was indorseo
by Senator's Gamble and Crawford.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-03-24

Onida-The citizens have donated
to Walter Spencer tract Of land in
a fine location, the consideration being
that he will erect thereon brick
hotel costing $4,000.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-03-24

The attempt to change the manner
Of listing personal property has added
several new classes, but has jumbled
the live stock schedules 50 badly that
there will be no Glasses Of such
stock this year. all being under one
head.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-03-24

Governor Wesley will appoint ]. IA
Truran executive accountant for the
state departments, new position Gre
ated by the last legislature. Mr.. Trur-
an has for years been a bookkeeper
and deputy in the state land depart
ment.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-03-24

Carlisle, O.. for $3.50 in payment for
the corn. Mr.. Clore is exhibiting with
pride the $1,000 cup he brought back
to Johnson county. after 1t had beer
away one year. Two years ago the
cup was awarded to l. B. Clore. aud
now his son has won the same cum
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-03-24

The annual meeting of county audi
tors, which occurs the last week in
March, will convene in this city on
the goth of this month, to consider
assessment matters along with the
state board. While the state law pro-
vides for such meetings, the legisla-
ture has with the exception Of one
year, refused to defray the expenses
Of the auditors at such meetings, but
the counties generally appear to think
1t a good business proposition to have
their auditors present to see that they
get as many favors as possible for
such q session, and are willing to
pay the expense.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-03-24

In the new compilation Of the rail-
way laws, the first attempt was to
require railways to grant free trans
portation to the members of the COM
mission, their secretary, and to such
experts, and assistants as the commits
sion might need In their work. But
some one objected to this and the
word mot" was inserted after shall,
but the rest of the section was left as
drawn. and it says the experts and
assistants shall be carried free, but
the commission and secretary must
pay fare.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-03-24

Governor Wesley has appointed Will
liam c. Williamson OF Oacoma, Judge
Of the new Eleventh circuit William
son is a young man who has spent
most Of his years in South Dakota and
whose success in his profession quite
justifies his appointment to the bench.
The law of the hte session cut
ting out the provision of "free range"
from any portion OF the state is caus-
ing great deal Of protest from cat
tlemen in some of the Black Hills
counties, in which they claim it will
be impossible for them to Craze cattle
law.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-03-24

The South Dakota state board OF
railroad commissioners have conclud-
ed their hearing on telephone rates
in Aberdeen, but will probably take up
the hearing at other towns before an
nouncing a decision. Much evidence
was taken regarding the cost of equip
ment, maintenance, etc.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-03-24

An important looking amendment
to the articles Of Incorporation Of the
Chicago, Sioux Falls and Pacific Rail-
way company was filed in the office
Of the secretary Of state today, in
creasing the capital stock Of the COM
pany from $4,000. 900 to 360, 1000 .000 The
proposed track Of this road in the
state is from Sioux Falls west to
Wheeler in Charles Mix county. The
Significance OF this move has not yet
become known.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-01
BLAZE CAUSED BY
CROSSED W|RE
Blame for Fire Which Threat
ened City Hall Is
Placed.

Fayor d. c. Richardson, Building
INSPECTOR Beck and Superintendent
Thompson. of the Fire Alarm De-
partment. with Chief Joynes, of the
Fire Department. held conference
yesterday TO fix the blame for the
fire that occurred Wednesday morn
ing In the quarters OF the school
Board in the City Hall.
Mr.. Beck and Mr.. Thompson agreed
that the fire was the result OF the
crossing of the School Board teleph one
wires with those of the municipal
plant, and that there had been n VIC
lation OF the ordinance, In that tho
wires were not hung eighteen inches
apart. Statements OF the electrical
inspectors were 10 the effect that In
this case as well as in others, the
provisions of the ordinance had not
been lived UP to. Consulting Engi-
neer Trafford. who Is in charge OF
the new electric plant. did not attend
the meeting.
After the consultation. Mayor Rich
ardson decided to communicate with
the Committee on Electricity with the
purpose OF avoiding such accidents in
future and later Mr.. Traford dts
cussed tho matter with Mr.. Beck and
Mr. Thompson. Meanwhile. men are
Mt work on the damaged rooms OF the
School Board, and It IS expected that
they vii be in shape within sh prt
while. The business OF the board
now is being carried on IN the offices
Of superintendent Chandler and Sec
rotary Walford. which were no. dam
aged
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-01
BUILDERS t.!
TOO MUCIu \
Hereafter. Their Use o9H
and Sidewalks Will y
Restricted.

The Council Subcommittee on Ordi-
nance. Charter and Reform. which met:
last night in conference with Chieti
Joynes. OF the Fire Department. and
two members OF the Board OF Fire,
Commissioners, recommended the
adoption of an ordinance limiting the
use of streets and sidewalks by build
ers After long session. it\ was de-
eloed that the matter be placed .4in-
the hands of Building Inspector Beck
10 enforce the ordinance as he thought
best
The ordinance provides that builders
may use one-third of tho street and
sidewalk adjacent TO the work On
which they are engaged, unless there
is another job In progress directly across
inc street. when theyare TO take tip bur
one-Quartcr OF the street and sidewalk.
Tho Building Inspector Is authorized
to issue permit OF ninety days for
tho occupancy OF the streets. and can
renew II II he sees fit He also has
the authority to force contractors TO
place as much material and other
things ne possible inside the building
under construction.
Chairman Charles F. Taylor, of the
Fire Board. and Chief Joynes OF the
department, told the subcommittee OF
the difficulties that the Fire Depart
mont had to encounter on account Of
distractions IN the streets At several
corners some Of which they mention
cd. II was said that It would be al
most Impossible for frc-Aghting APP
paratus TO make the turns without ac-
cidents. They had looked over the
situation carefully and thought that
In most cases. the piles OF brick and
other material entirely unnecessary.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-01
REACH FARMERS
IN MANY COUNTIES
Month Will Be Consumed in
Cross-Country Institute
Work.

institute Director ]. j Owen. OF
the Department of Agriculture, yestcr-
day announced the dates and places
which will be begun on September s.
and which Will continue for thirty
days. AS already announced these
meetings are intended to in large
measure reach farmers who would
not otherwise be able to attend in
stitutes along lines of railroads No
special trains Will be employed, and
regular schedules Will be used. sup
plemented by conveyances for the
various ss-country Journeys. About
the usual course of instruction Will ue
given by lecturers who have had ex-
psrience with Virginia needs and con-
ditic;.s.
The schedule is as follows, all meet
ings being held at 1890 a. NJ:
GalaX, Grayson county. September $
Hillsville, Carroll county, September
Willis. Floyd county. September H.
Floyd Courthouse, September II.
Rocky Mount. Franklin county, Sep
TENDER Is.
Ridgeway, Henry county. September
Stuart. Patrick county, September
10.
Chatham. Pittsylvania county. Sep
TENDER 10.
Nathalie, Halifax county. September
u.s.
Scottsburs Halifax county. septem-
Der 49,
Charlotte Courthouse September 20.
South Hill. Mecklenburg county.
September 21.
Lawrenceville. Brunswick county.
September %.
DInwiddie Courtho use. September "a.
Prince George Courthouse. Septcm-
Der rs.
Chesterfield courthoupe. September
&c.
fredericksburg. September 81.
Orange Courthouse, September %.
Culpeper. September 90.
.--'Syarrenton, Fauquier county. Sep
tember so.
woodv.llo. Roppahannock county,
October 2.
Madison Courthouse. October ,
Standardsville. Greene county. Oc-
,tober 4.
FREQ Union. Aloemarle county. oc-
toser g
= Levingston. Nelson county. October
Amherst Courthouse. October I.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-01
TOBACCO IS STILL
20 PER CENT. OFF
Mr.. Owen Thinks Rains Will
Help Late Plants and Also
Late Corn.

Adhering to his estimate of August
l. D. j. owen, of the Department of
Agriculture still expresses the con-
viction that the tobacco crop of the
state will be about 25 per cent. below
normal. The continued hot and dry
weather OF the carly part of the
month did much damage after his
former statement was made public. but
the rains of the past few days have
helped matters to some extent, so that
now the outlook Is for about n 40 per
cent crop. This Is not calculated, as
is fruit, on the basis of 10 per cent of
the maximum. but at rs per cent of
the normal.
Careful inquiry among farmers
throughout both the bright and dark
tobacco belts only confirms Mr.. Owens
opinion in this respect. He feels quite
sure that when the crop has been
marketed 1t will be found that his
figures rs to tho extent or tho loss
will be rather conservative than other
wise. Cutting will begin almost at
once. and will last until frost time.
That part of the tobacco which is to
be late Will be helped to a consider
able extent by rains.
a great deal OF this years shortage
is caused by the fact that growers
could not set out their plants
Late corn, thinks Mr.. owen. will
show marked Improvement because of
recent weather conditions He has not
made careful n study OF the condi-
lions in regard 10 this crop. but Is
informed from many sources that the
late crops will be fair. He does not,
however, expect n normal yield.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-01
PLAN MEETINGS
FOR MONDAY NIGHT
Jones and Glass to Address
Two Audiences Here
Alternately.
THOMPSON is HEARD FROM
Question OF Vcracity Between
Railroad Man ard Jones.
Progress OF Campaign.

Two meetings in the interest OF
Representatives w. ~. Jones and
Carter Glass are planned for Richmond
on Monday night. one OF these will be
in Liberty Hall. at Twenty nfth and
Broad Streets. ANA the other in the
auditorium of the Jefferson Hotel 1t
is intended to have these meetings
addressed alternately by Mr.. Jones and
Air. Glass. so that those who attend
may have an opportunity to hear
speeches by each in one evening.
John Garland Pollard Is chairman or
the committee having these proposed
meetings in charge. his intention being
20 give citizens of widely separated
sections of the city an opportunity 10
hear the candidates once more. Mr.
Glass had been advertised 70 speak
in Petersburg Monday night. but IL
tic speaks here this meeting will have
to be abandoned.
Question of vcrncIty.
Another direct conflict In assertion
has now arisen between Mr. Jones ano
J. S. Barbour Thompson, whose letters
have played such an important part
In the campaign. In an interview
given out by Representative II. l..
Flood, the latter asserted that MI.
Joncs had been 10 Mr.. Thompson. then
railroad attorney. Oh a Sunday after
noon and solicited campaign funds
from him. Mr.. Jones wired from Roe-
nolte last night that this statement
was absolutely false. Mr. Flood there
upon called Mr.. Thompson in Atlanta.
and the latter stated just as emphati-
cally that every word OF the assertion
was absolutely true.
Mr.. Flood will speak tonight in
Fredericksburg and IL is stated that
he will there read certain letter
ago, bearing upon ca mnnT Funds eaFS
Speaker r. E. Byrd Will speak at
Emporia on Monday, Labor Day.
Nothing From Martin.
No comment had been received UP
TO last night from Senator Martin re-
garding the Glasgow letters read by
Mr. Jones In his speech in Petersburg
Headquarters heard nothing from him
yesterday. and in fact did not know
Just where he was. although 1t was
supposed he was on Chincoteague ISL
and. No reply was received from tho
following telegram sent b. The Times
Dispatch to Senator Martin:
Please wire us any statement you
at Petersburg by Mr.. Jones. giving us
your Interpretation OF them"
At Lceshurg To-Day.
The senior Senator is due at Lees
speech to-day. 1t is not known If his
throat is yet in condition 10 permit
mis- speaking. He had the same trou-
Die following his first speech In his
campaign of six years ago having
been incapacltated for n week
Interest in the campaign continues
70 grow. visitors thronging the respec-
tive headquarters at all hours of the
day and night Organization is being
completed rapidly. and the respective
forces fore viii soon be ready for the final
day.
Mr. Glass speaks to-day at Purcell
vile, Loudoun county: Mr.. Jones to-
night at Winchester; Governor Mon
tague this afternoon at South Boston:
X. Lindsay Gordon to-day at Crozet'
and John Garland Pollard Tonight al
Dendron Surry county
Senator Swanson speaks Tonight az
Portsmouth.