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The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1912-02-29
LOOK BEFORE you LEAP.

At this period of the year, residents
of the Dakotas too often become dis
satisfied, and become inclined to look
with longing eyes upon the ~alluring
Pacific coast states. The newspapers
on the coast back up these advertise
ments Loyalty by never failing to
print every item rejecting in any
way upon the Dakotas, and playing
up" in darkest colors, any item com
ing from the Dakotas calculated to
discourage homeseekers from settling
in the two states, and encouraging Da-
kotans to move to the coast. The
News the other day printed an item
from a Salem, Ore, paper quoting a
former Edmunds county citizen who
had written a friend about the cold
winter here. Yesterday the News re-
ceived a copy of another coast news
paper, in which a dispatch under a
large headline stated that:
"Homesteaders of Meade county
have issued al appeal for aid, declar-
ing that many are in danger Of starv-
ing as the result of crop failurs the
three years. Clothing, fuel and
food are asked"
The advertising campaign Of the
coast papers and the coast real estate
dealers Is skillfully conducted, but
there is another side to the story. The
News today received through the mail
a copy of a communication addressed
TO Governor Robert S. Vessey, sent
out by the Central Labor Council OF
Portland and Vicinity, which reads as
follows:
The Central Labor Council OF Port
land and Vicinity herewith submits
for your consideration the evils caus-
ed in the state Of Oregon through
false advertisements which have
brought to the state Of Oregon many
thousands of men, women and chill
dren from the eastern and middle
western states.
Large numbers of these people are
now destitute, after having spent
their savings in railroad fares and in
vainly seeking work. Their suffering
at present is so intense that the city
council of Portland was forced to ap
propriate a large sum OF money to put
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1912-02-29
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT

To the Republican voters of Brook
ings County:
| hereby announce myself as a can
didate for nomination to the office OF
Treasurer of this county, subject to
The will of the electors to be expressed
at the primary election to be held
June 4th, 1912.
In view of the wide difference of
opinion held by leaders, l wish to fur
Their announce that believe in the
Republican doctrine as interpreted.
and SO ably advocated by La Toilette
and Roosevelt. I cannot follow such
leadership as that of Cannon, Aldrich
and Taft.
If my Republicanism and general
fitness for this Office meets your an.
proval, I would be pleased to have
your support. and pledge you that If
elected will render faithful service.
D. w. REEVES.
n~,n~
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1912-02-29
Y. M. C. A. MEETING

Beginning Friday, March 1, and
continuing over Sunday, there will
be held at Huron the annual state Y.
NJ. C. A. convention. 1t is expected
that delegates in large numbers will
be present from all parts Of the state
and the local organization and COM
mittees are planning to care for them
The program is one of much interest
and includes papers. addresses and
discussions by prominent Y. M. C. A.
workers in various parts of the coun-
try.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1912-02-29

some Of these actually starving peo-
pie to work on park and street work
at wages below the prevailing rate for
laborers. Private charity has and is
still being taxed to its utmost.
The fault for this lamentable con
dition of affairs lies with unscrupul
Gus employers of labor and a certain
type of real estate men. For years
false advertisements about land and
labor conditions in Oregon have been
placed in the eastern papers.
These advertisements lured to Ore
gon ~homeseekers, mechanics and la
borers. who on arrival here quickly
found they had been duped.
Oregon, comprises a territory of
$4,000 square miles with a population
Of about 700, 900 people, is in the main
\ great wilderness OF forests and
mountains. The forests are largely
held for speculation by the railroad
interests and other great corporations.
To clear an acre OF this forest land,
after it has been logged off, costs
from $50 to 500 per acre. Hence
these is little chance for paying farms
on such land, except for men with
considerable capital.
open country, suitable for farming,
has long ago been taken up and
prices for such farm land are very
high.
Railroad transportation throughout
the state is very poor.
The orchard lands are held for al
most fabulous prices, in the hope that
fasteners can be fooled to buy them.
The same trick that was played TWEEN
ty years ago in southern California,
when orange orchards sold for $1,000
an acre.
"The bottom Of these wildcat
schemes dropped out in California
and the Coxey army followed. The
bottom of Oregon's wildcat schemes
is 0 dropping out; hence idleness,
restitution and a general reign of
crime committed by misled and des-
perate men.
But up to date with no tangible re-
suits for retirement. Therefore the
Central Labor Council of Portland
and Vicinity appeals to you to give
this matter publicity in your state and
prevent great injustice and suffering
to men, women and children Of your
state who otherwise might fall vic
tins to false advertisements sent from
Oregon.
Especially dealing with labor condi-
in Oregon, we wish to state that
out of the population of 700, 900 there
are 207, 900 in Portland-our principal
city. This readily shows that the re-
naming 100000 are scattered over
5000 square miles. In the east when
work becomes scarce in one city or
state, mechanics and laborers can
easily move to another city and state
and seek for work. The great dis
tances in our state make such NOV
ing a great hardship and very expen-
sive.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1912-02-29
REGISTER
PUBLISHING CO.

stunt, which certainly was very anus
ing. The tables were decorated in the
w. II. G. %colors, red, white and blue,
and the daughters served the de-
luncheon.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1912-02-29

Typewriter paper at the Register or
nee 1t 76 and 81 cents per box Of $40
sheets.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1912-02-29

This department IL edited by
Mrs. Ria l.. Ziegler and anyone
having social news OF interest will
confer a favor on the Register by
phonins Mrs. Ziegler. 3I6.
New-York tribune., 1912-02-18
ITO Them That Hath
A SHORT SERMON TO
FAT FOLKS

TO them that hath shall be given ia a
sentence that applies 10 fat people very neatly.
II is common knowledge that once human
being begins to fatten up. to what they nave
already Is added more than they want until
finally q stage Is reached where reduction must
be made or decided disadvantage results.
Then comes forward the ages-oid query,
''Reducs--but how" To the uninformed moth
ing suggests itself but the 60 them) twin
svils--Iess eating-more activity. They con-
template more or less lengthy siege OF diet
ing and exercisins. go II may be said safely
that every man or woman In the land now
undergoing the fattssing-up process has his or
her mental eye fixed dubiousiy on that not far
distant day when he or she will have to don
the ashes and ssckoloth Ct reduction"
This IL nos enlivening prospect, and so II
10 with considerable satisfaction that we an
nounee the emancipation Of the fat, Nowadays
one may reduce much or little. pound day
II desired. or hold their fat IN check. sbso-
iutely stationary, without doing tap Of exer-
else. missing single meal, doing particle OF
harm or causing solitary wrinkle All that's
required, hundreds testify is the taking
after meals and at bedtime OF one Msrmola
Prescription Tablet, vhich tablets are sold by
the MaFnols Co. 1912 Farmer Bldg, Detroit,
Mich, or any good druggist a. ths uniform
price Of 10 cents this sum being accepted for
= case Of tablets 90 wen and generously hIled
that svsn ora produces desirable results
New-York tribune., 1912-02-18
SUCCEEDS ON PARIS STAGE
American Actress Acclaimed in
Difficult Male Part.
TBy Cable tc The Tribune. ]

Paris. Feb. 17.--"Bienca Capelo," a
four-act historical drama in blank verse,
by Camille 10 Senne and Guillot de
Saix, was produced tonight with much
success at the Theatre Femina.
Blanca Capello was one OF the most
tragic figures Of the Italian Renaissance.
The action Of the play passes at Venice
and Florence, and is superb presenta-
ton of that picturesque, ferocious and
voluptuous epoch. The drama bristles
with love intrisues, daggers swords and
goblets OF poisoned wine. The dialogue
is sparkling and witty.
The part of Blanca Capello was well
acted by Mile. ZoreIll.
The role Of Vendramine, a Venetian
poet, a diabolical patrician and a reck-
loss gallant. gave Mile. Myriam Deroxe.
talented girl from California. an op-
portunity to achieve brilliant success In
a difficult male part.
Mile. Deroxe In the only American ao-
tress who has in recent years graduated
with honors at the Paris National Con-
servatoire In comedy and tragedy, and
her success tonight was acclaimed by
French critics. She has an imposing
physique and a splendid dramatic voice.
New-York tribune., 1912-02-18
BOOMING TIMES IN PARIS
Bourse Cheerful All Around
Suez Rises S140 in Week.
~ Cahle 10 M TrIbune. ]

Paris, Feb. 1.-THE Paris Bourse
takes a more cheerful view Of Anglo
German relations. and increased activity
is noted In government bonds and indus
trials salient feature OF the week
has been an advance in Suez Canal
shares, to-day's closing price showing
$40 better than Mondays opening. In
creased trafric receipts. which. the d.
rectors point out, will become bigger
every time the scale of transit dues Is
made cheaper, as is the case at present,
form the basis for the increased valua-
tion.
French investors are turning toward
Japan, where q S4j,0O0.0OO city OF
Toxic loan Is impending, Twenty mill
ion dollars is allotted TO Paris and So
COO. 600 TO New York, and there Is al
ready a brisk demand
II Is believed that French constructors
will secure the lions share In the con-
tracts for supplying Toxic with auto
buses and streetcars.
There is considerable animation, too,
in Russian petroleum securities and in
dustrial5.
An easy money market helps in main
tanning firm prices
New-York tribune., 1912-02-18
EMPEROR SEES LAUNCHING
The Prinz Regent Luitpold Ger
manys Twelfth Dreadnought.

Kiel, Feb. 1.-THE new German battle
ship. the Prinz Regent Lultpoid, the twelfth
Dreadnought OF the imperial navy. was
launched to-day I'm the presence OF En-
peror William and Prince and Princess
Ludwig OF Bavaria, as we'll as other mem
bers of the royal family. The venerable
I3avarian Regent after whom the battle
ship is named was unable to attend the
ceremony.
The Prinz Regent Luitpold, which Is prac-
ically Identical with the battleships Kaiser.
Kalserin, Friedrich der Crosse and K0nig
Albert, the last OF which is to be launched
in March, has tonnage Of 24,5oo and is
armed with ten i2-inch and fourteen 6-inch
guns. She has a speed OF twenty-one knots
and her turbines are adapted for the con-
sumption OF either coal or oil fuel
The German naval authorities have aban-
doned In this class OF battleship the group
ing Of the turrets into port and starboard
batteries, which system they argued for a
long time was superior 10 the American
practice OF disposlng the turrets so that the
big guns could be fred from either side.
The new ships have Ave turrets, three of
which are on the centre line, fore and aft
and tie other two are eeheloned amid
shps. In this way two guns are saved
and the lighting value Of the ships remains
unimpaired by their absence.
The total cost Of construction Of the
Prinz Regent Luitpold was fl,ssa,75o. which
is practically the same amount as was ex-
pended on her predecessors Of the ost Fries
land class, although she Is much larger.
The battleships Kaiser and Friedrich der
Crosse arc 10 join the feet next autumn,
while the other three are TO be ready for
commission In 1918.
New-York tribune., 1912-02-18
KAISER STILL ANNOYED
Refuses to Receive Radical
Heads of New Reichstag.

Cologne, Feb. 17.-An inspired Berlin
dispatch to the "Koelnische zeltung"
says that the Emperor has refused TO re-
ceive the president and the second vice
president of the Reichstag. who had in
quired when they might announce to him
personally that the Reichstag had or
ganized. The president Of the Reichstag
is Johannes kaempf, Radical Deputy.
who succeeded DR.. SPAIN, Of the Clerical
Centre, the latter resigning the presi-
dency for the reason that he would not
act with the Socialist. Philip Schiede-
mann, who was elected first vice-presi-
dent. Heinrich Dove. also Radical, is
second ce-presldent, being elected in
place of the National Liberal, DR..
Paasche, who resigned.
First Vice-Presdent Schiedemann de-
clined TO take part In the proposed Off
cial visit to the court on account of his
socialistic politics.
New-York tribune., 1912-02-18
IN THE SADDLE
French Premier Pushing His
Proposals for Electoral Reform,
FOR AMBASSADOR IN VIENNA
Paul Deschanels Name Men
toned, but He May Not BE
Persona Grata.
nv Cable to The Tribune.

Paris Feb. 1.-THE Poincare Caoinet
is now firmly in the saddle and mas set
10 work with will to dispose or current
business. hut the governments legisla-
tive proposals on electoral reform mat
ter on which NJ. Poincare Is an enthusi-
astic partisan, are not progressing win
the success which the Prime Minister
expected.
His majority Of only 100 votes yester-
day Is regarded as merely halt victory
The real struggle remains still TO he set
lied by a fierce fight between proper
tionalists and the Republican majority.
The Opposition hopes that. no matter
what the final vote Of the Chamber may
be. the whole project ~ electoral reform
will eventually be rejected by the Sem
ate.
Diplomatic circles are eagerly discuss
ing the nomination of Philippe Crozier's
successor al the French Embassy at
Vienna. NJ. Crozier was nominated to
the Vienna post five years ago.
The favorte candidate is Paul De-
schanel. formerly President OF the Cham
Der of Deputies one OF the most brill
liant orators Of the French parliament,
member OF tho Academy and Presiden-
tial timber; but NJ. Deschanel not long
ago wrote a remarkable article about
the future of Austria Hungary and por-
trayed the grave European situation
that would be caused by the succession
to the throne of the Archduke Franz
Ferdinand.
This article was shown to the aged
Emperor Francis Joseph with the re-
mark that its author was likely TO be
appointed French Ambassador at his
court. The Emperor. after reading IL
attentively, exclaimed Good heavens!
The writer is continually discussing
my DEATH Why on earth do they want
10 send him here?"
Considerable efforts are nevertheless
being made so to arrange matters that
the choice Of Paul Deschanel, who Is one
Of the most talented and fascinating
men in French public life, may be finally
accepted at the Austrian court.
New-York tribune., 1912-02-18
REJANE IN NEW PLAY
"Aigrette" the Strongest Work
Yet Seen at Her Theatre.
TBy Cable 10 The Tribune


Paris, Feb. 17.-Mmc. Rejane regis
tered a great success tonight at the
Theatre Rejane in "Aigrette," three
act play by Dario Niccodemi. Nine
ReJane acts with marvellous force the
part of the wife OF rich Partisan
banker whom she ruins financially by
supplying funds 10 a venerable. proud
but unscrupulous countess OF the Fau-
bourg st. German. who Is the mother
of a young man whom she loves, despite
tie fact that she is married to the
banker. The young man Is all the while
ignorant Of these disgraceful money
transactions.
In spite OF obvious unpalatable ele-
ments, the play contains several superb
Iy dramatic situations that were ap-
plauded with the greatest enthusiasm.
Taken altogether "higrette' is the
strongest new drama produced at the
Theatre Rejane since. its foundation
some years ago. II is terrific in its irony
and in the sarcasm OF certain types of
the old French nobility.
New-York tribune., 1912-02-18
LONDON NIGHT LIFE GAYER
The Cabaret Show Arrives in
Chastened Form There.
fBy Gable 10 The Tribune !


London. Feb. 1.-THE work OF CONT
nentalizing London. especially In the
matter OF lighter forms OF amusement.
is proceeding apace. Modern life in Lon
dor, with its restaurants, clubs and
gay supper, parties, is more full and Is
far less narrow than the life of London
in the mid Victorian or even the late
Victorian period.
The prevailing atmosphere Of cigarette
and cognac, Of chanson and dance. is
mildly suggestive OF Paris, Vienna. Ber-
lin or Munich. and now the cabaret has
arrived. It comes, not with the freedom
Of Montmartre, but in a chastened form,
with certain Bohemianism on the sur
face and no harm beneath IL.
II has already been announced that an
American. Miss Floyd Ariston. will try
this Continental experiment by starting
what Is TO be called the Theatre Cabaret
at Clavier Hall on February %. 1t now
appears that similar entertainment, TO
be called the Moonshine Cabaret, will be
opened on Tuesday next at the Boudoir
Theatre for the pleasure of artistic Lon
don. The managing director is Herr
Richard Blondel. widely known poet
and singer from Vienna.
AS result of the action OF the censor
in banning Eden Phillpott's play, THE
Secret Woman" the theatregoing public
is manifesting the greatest interest in
the production of that play at series
OF matinees at the Kingsway Theatre.
No charge will be made and there has
been an extraordinary rush TO obtain tho
tree HpdIa
New-York tribune., 1912-02-18
HOME RULE DEMONSTRATION
Nearly 10000 People Assemble
in Trafalgar Square.

London, Feb. l7.-Home rulers were IN
high spirits this afternoon I'm Trafalgar
Square, where from 1900 TO 10000 people
assembled in support of the governments
proposed measure of self-government for
Ireland. Liberals and Nationalists com
biued in the demonstration, members OF the
House OF Commons occupying seven Of the
platforms.
Resolutions urging the necessity OF Civ
ing as generous a measure Of home rule
to ireland as is consistent with the main
tenance OF imperial supremacy, and sug-
gesting that the bill be so framed as to be
capable Of early application TO England
Scotland and Wales, were adopted with the
greatest enthusiasm.
William c. g. Gladstone. Liberal Member
of Parliament for Kllparnock Burghs, a
grandson of William Ewart Gladstone, the
Grand Old Man." who introduced the first
Home Rule bin In 1886, was among the
speakers He said that the democracy OF
this country made the cause of home rule
It's own
New-York tribune., 1912-02-18
THF TRIBUNF'S FOREIGN NEWS

campaigners like w. b. -Carpeh'e'
and +. Johnstone Porter.
A most troublesome complication for
ministers is the national strike of miners
for a minimum wage, now timed Tor the
last day of February. The unlonls'
press is declaring Historically that the
government must prevent this catas-
trophe at any cost. Arbitration now
ever, is not compulsory, and the re-
sources Of the conciliation act are re-
stricted TO good offices. Ministers are
warned that the government Will ne
blown out of office II the impending
strike comes on. Partisan hyperbole Tor
once does not exaggerate the gravity OF
the momentous labor struggle.
The acuteness Of the crisis is empha-
sized by the prohibltive rate of 941a per
cent asked by Loyds on insurances
against a national strike. Both sides are
making every preparation for war. Ihe
coIiery owners are insuring not only the
colleries against damage, but their pri-
vate residences as we'll The military
dulnOJllltS dlsc udNt bttu iho'NihS ~
ouiries in the coal mining districts as TO
the facilities for bileting soldiers in ad-
jacent residences. inns and hotels.
No fewer than eight hundred thousand
miners have already handed in their
notices to quit work in thirteen days
from to-day On March !. unless one
side or the other unexpectedly yields, the
country will face a national stoppage
which will paralyze every industry and
send the cost Of the necessaries OF life
up 10 famine prices.
The ,,athorlties estimate that only two
weeks supply Of coal is In stock nj
though. of course, the railroads, gas
companies and other big concerns with
storage facilities are better supplied.
The Federation of National Transport
Workers has pledged itself not to handle
"blackleg" coal, so that imported coal
will be landed only with great dtfhculty'
The government announces that 1t Will
take the crisis in hand early next week.
although there is as yet no indication OF
how it purposes to attempt to break the
deadlock.
New-York tribune., 1912-02-18
"MIND THE PAINT, Girl" "
New Pinero Play in London, with
Marie Lohr in Chief Role.
INV CabIe to The Tribune.

1.ondon. Feb. 17.-Sir A. ". Pinero
mind the Paint, Girl, produced To-
night at the Duke of York's Theatre, Is
brilliant comedy Of stage lie, hke
mTrelawny of the Wells II employs
thirty-four players, including the man
ager musical composer, actors ana
ACTRESSES of the Pandora Theatre and
many outsiders, from viscount ana
military officers TO the restaurant wait
ers and parlor- maids concerned IN the
fortunes Of the popular favorite imper-
sonated by Marie Lohr.
The action passes between Lilly far-
radelrs house in Bloomsbury ana the
fover Of the theatre and Is enlivened by
much yivacious pleasantly and con-
t;puous flow of witty dialogue. There is
sotire at the expense of the music halls
and the theatres occupied with musical
comedy. but it is mellow rather than bit
tor The play is conspicuous for its
doftness of construction and its spark
ling dialogue.
In the first act spoiled darling OF the
stage is revealed as she is holding her
court in Bloomsbury, playing with her
admirers and leading registering revel
in the foyer from sheer Joy In life. In
the remaining acts there is real drama
with genuine woman in the place OF an
actress. In choosing between the rivals
for her love the acting Of Marie Lohr is
excellent and the stage management is
without flaw.
The reception Of the play was marred
bv booing from people in the gallery
who did not understand IT. 1t was,
however, a fine piece Of work, without
the faintest indication that Pinero is
writing himself out