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The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1912-01-25


a three days session in this city was
the largest affair of it's kind yet held
in South Dakota. Besides it was the
most successful and the most import
ant gathering of citizens interested IN
the cause of agriculture ever held in
the state. The intense interest taken
in the addresses Of all the speakers
shows that it was a mistake that the
congress had not been arranged for
an entire week since many were dis
appointed that SO many OF the speak
ers had TO limit their talks to 20 and
30 minutes so as TO make room for
others on the program.
Much good is sure to come from
these great discussions Of improved
methods in farming. Lessons were
learned and they will be put into use
by every farmer who attended the
congress. The farmers were told
that they have been careless in the
matter of collecting their seed corn
and they know it is true. 1t was
plainly made clear to them what a
mistake is has been and this will not
be repeated as in the past. Too much
care can not be given to the matter Of
selecting the seed. And it is equally
important that the same amount of
care must be exercised in having the
seed dean and free from inferior va
rieties. And next comes the prepare
ton of the soil, the knowing how to
make the most of u~nfavorable condi-
tons whether the season is too wet
or too dry. The farmers present at
the series Of discussions on these
subjects were fully convinced that
there is more in it than they thought
on the first day Of the congress. The
applause given the speakers showed
that the farmers were in sympathy
with the purposes Of the congress and
We're pleased with the doctrines ad-
vanced.
The good roads subject was treated
a serious matter and no longer is
charged with being the scheme Of
the city fellows wanting the farmers
to build good roads for them to drive
with their automobiles" The
city nan realizes that good roads are
necessary for pleasure riding and if
good roads serve that purpose they
certainly mean more to the farmer
who uses those roads for hauling his
grain and live stock to the markets.
Besides this it has been demonstrated
in other states which are spending
vast sums for good roads improve
mentS, that il means enhanced value
to the farms everywhere that good
highways are built. The old time
method of working out the poll tax
in most any way and most any place
n order to get them worked out, is
lbout done. Better methods, improv-
d methods, modern ideas have TAX
IN hold Of country life, at last, and
With 1t comes the greatest uplift to
he cause OF agriculture of anything
hat has yet been put into real &C
ion.-Sioux Falls Press.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1912-01-25
STREET ACCIDENTS DURING 1911

The report of the National High
ways Protective Association shows
that during the year 1911 there were
423 persons killed and 1904 injured
by vehicles in the streets OF New
York. This is an increase of Is per
cent over the fatalities Of 1910, when
$40 persons were killed and $50 in.
jured. Automobiles we're responsible
for 142 deaths and 1901 injuries, an
Increase OF 3S per cen over 1910
Wagons killed 172 persons. Public
taxicabs caused the death of only
four persons during the year. OF
those killed in 1910, 1872 were chill
dren under 16 years Of age, while fol
1911 there was a decrease of Z pei
cent In the number OF children killed
The report also shows that there were
80 persons killed and 108 injured al
grade crossings in New York during
1911. In New Jersey z3 persons were
killed and 11S injured at grade cross,
ings. The crossings of highways al
grade result in 129 deaths and 22e
injuries. The association will try tc
have a constitutional measure passed
by the Legislature fixing the respon,
sibility OF chauffeurs and drivers, and
they will endeavor to hasten the work
Of eliminating grade grossings.-Medi
cal Record.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1912-01-25
NOTICE TO CLUB MEMBERS.

Will all men who have applied for
membership in the Commercial Club
of ~Brookings," and have not paid their
membership fee and dues, please call
at the First National bank and pay
same to the treasurer of the Com
mercial club, Van d. Fishback and
oblige.
All members who are back on the
payment of their dues will also please
call and pay the treasurer what they
owe. Van d. Fishback, Treasurer,
Commercial Club of Brookings.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1912-01-25
THE SAME OLD GAME.

Indications are that Its the same
old game in the same old way" The
Mitchell Republican says: "As an in
dication Of the way the lines are tan
gled in South Dakota politics, the La
toilette resolutions at Sioux Falls
condemned the reciprocity treaty.
Yet Governor Wesley and C. L. Dot
son, editor of the Sioux Falls Press,
both proposed for delegates to the ma
tional convention at this La Toilette
meeting. went on record in favor OF
this treaty. On the other hand. q
large part Of those who took part in
the Taft rally at Huron we're opposed
70 this reciprocity plan. yet pledged
tbsrr loyalty to the man who forced
II through congress."
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1912-01-25

The chief reason for the latest
Comic Opera surprise, "The Toy
makers Dream" which comes to the
Grand tonight, January 25th, is Mr..
William C. Cushman and his comedy
part Archie" that Is SO ~productice
OF real side-aching fun. Mr.. Cushman
will be supported by a well selected
company, such as Mr.. Burleigh Cash,
baritone, Miss Louise st. Claire. So
prano. Miss Dthyle Macdonald. con-
tralto. and others. The music is
catchy. and the production is staged
with nothing lacking In the way OF
scenery. costumes and stage effects.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1912-01-25

Some time ago our genial and cor
pulent high school professor, Mr..
Steele, tasted for three weeks to re-
duce his weight and improve his
health. Since demonstrating that he
is able to go that length OF time with
out eating. he Is now recommended
by some as one very capable of filing
a position as pastor of our church
here.-Madison Outlook.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1912-01-25

The live boosters down at Sioux
Falls have secured another packing
plant for that city. which bids fair
TO become the packing center OF the
Northwest. Every South Dakotan
will rejoice with Sioux Falls in this
lev evidence of prosperity and
growth OF the states metropolis.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1912-01-25

At the annual meeting OF the Com
mercial Club Of Brookings Friday ev-
ening 1t was brought out that the
club is now one of the strongest
clubs in the state numerically. hav-
ing 21O members, and as a boosting
organization we do not believe there
is anything in South Dakota to com
pare with 1t.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1912-01-25

Between beet sugar and alfalfa
syrup South Dakota promises to be
come more than ever the best pro-
Queer OF the sweets Of life.-Public
Opinion.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1912-01-25

We hope the visiting horticultur-
lists did not carry away the impress
sion that Brookings weather is al
ways like the brand displayed last
week, because We want them to come
and see us again some time.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1912-01-25

The coming year promises to be
a prosperous n for Brookings in
a building way. One or two business
blocks and many new residences are
promised, and the 100000 building
al the State college and the $4,000
federal building will be started.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1912-01-25

The advent OF Senator Cummins
into the presidential race seems to
have put La Toilette to the bad, tenn
porarily at least, but a lot of things
can happen between now and June.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1912-01-25

Postmaster General Hitchcock's so
statistic view of government owner
ship OF telephone and telegraph lines
is causing considerable stir and is
meeting with much favor and not a
little opposition. The question is a
big one and not likely to be settled
very soon.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1912-01-25

With a change upward OF about
fifty degrees in temperature, South
Dakota is once more a fit place for
human h~abitation.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1912-01-25

The long expected tariff fight
opened in congress this week and
looks good to hold on for several
months. The average reader Of the
dailies Is likely to be thoroughly sick
of the word tariff" before the long
winded debate Is ended.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1912-01-25

The democrats of South Dakota
will meet in convention at Pierre
next week to discuss the campaign
outlook for the year.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1912-01-25

The Register knows of a number
~hereabouts that will be pleased at
the entrance of Senator Cummins In
the presidential race
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1912-01-25
ynE coNsERvArloN coNoREss.

- Conservation. Good Roads and
~ VAsming oousrsas which closed
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1912-01-25

piacssds-"For Sale" and "For
Rent cards ut the Register once.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1912-01-25
The CALL FOR HELP

1t is no new thing to say that the man who
wants work today can usually get it. There are
few exceptions; for one must be unusually situated,
indeed, not to be within grasp of many oppor.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-19
FIRST SESSION
BATTLE ROYAL
FOR SUPR EMACY
Nv Internatlonal NeMs Service

By international News Service,
CHICAGO, June ls.-The dove of
peace. put into commission by no less
a peace expert than Theodore Roose
welt, the winner of the Nobel peace
prize, left the Congress hotel at 10
o clock this morning along with eleven
wealth and fashion of Chicago, and
took up his abode in the Coliseum,
After that, everybody stopped being
afraid
There was a general paling of checks
when a flashlight explosion shook the
hall, but from the time the feeble gayel
of Chairman Rosewater fell, the war
drums throbbed no longer and the bat
tie flags were furled, The word had
gone out that the colonel had ceased
firing, and that the expected and hoped
for scrimmage was not coming off
The Roosevelt crowd got into the
game early with their scheme to sub
stitute the temporary roll containing
their steam roller delegates for those
given tickets Of admission by the ma
tional committee. They did not get
away with it, and they didn't expect
to.
What was more depressing still, from
the point Of view OF the sport fans
| in the audience, was that they didn t
| hind McGovern of Wisconsin and be-
gan boosting him against Root, to the
| intense disgust of Walter Houser, La
| Toilette IS campaign manager, and John
Hannah, his secretary.
Let us, however not get ahead OF
| our story.
Sergeaut-at-Arms Stone was the first
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-19

"Besides these instructed Roosevelt
delegates from the primary states
there are delegates from at least SIX
other states who voted for Mr.. Root
today who are openly avowed Roose'
welt delegates. and who will vote Tor
his nomination.
"The above figures take no account
of the fact that commencing tomorrow
morning we will present the cases or
the delegates fraudulently seated by
the national committee from Califor-
MIA, Washington, Texas, Alabama, Ken
lucky, Indiana and other states, aggre-
eating upwards of seventy-hve dele
gates, to a new court in the shape of a
credentials committee that must be
passed on by the convention itself >"
The action of the Wisconsin delega-
tion in splitting on the temporary
chairmanship was regarded as ominous
by some of the Roosevelt leaders. Some
of the delegates are said to be consid-
erably aroused because Senator La Fol
lette urged the delegation to take no
action on the temporary organization
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-19

out some of the contested delegates
seated by the national committee.
'EIn Maryland where the entire del
egation of sixteen were instructed for
Roosevelt in the primary, eight
delegates today voted for MI. Root for
temporary chairman the senator in
sisted.
''Iu Oregon where the entire ten
votes are instructed for Roosevelt for
president, three delegates today voted
for Root In Pennsylvania four dele"
gates instructed in the primaries for
Mr.. Roosevelt voted for Mr.. Root for
temporary chairman, feeling that the
primary instructions did not bind
them in the matter Of temporary chair
man. This makes total of twenty
two delegates from the primary states
who have openly announced that they
will vote for Mr.. Roosevelt.
"These % votes, deducted from the
sos votes cast for Mr.. Root for tenn
porary chairman, leaves only $50 votes
for Mr.. Taft, being four short of a
majority
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-19
Negro Stirs Laughter.

But the governor went on hotly to de-
clare no moribund national committee
could MeXlcanize the Republican party,
and he left behind him an atmosphere so
surcharged with fight lightning" that 1t
took a negro orator and his talk of .'popu-
lism' to get the laughter going around
again.
Evidently Johnson had served notice OF
a bolt n Callforn!a's integrity was tam
pered with, and Bill Finn Of Pennsyl-
vania also served notice. stumblingly, that
Pennsylvania woud not go Republican for
nominee had $40 untainted votes,
And soon came Francis J Heuey and
everybody knew the sparks would ny.
He was at his raspiest IN voice and man
ner and matter. He declared that at
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-19
Dreary SpeechmaAng

Governor Francis P. McGovern Of Wis
consin was placed in nomination in oppo-
stion to Root by Henry f. Cochems,
the speech making went on and on and
on, Just as stupidity as It does at all
other conventions. Once in a while there
was a little heat. but for the most part
II was drear, very drear.
1t was Governor Johnson who showed
the first fight He was given a generous
cheer when he took the platform and be-
gan with the gesture Of careless saluta-
ton with which all Californians are so
famous. He had his war note wild with
him and he started trouble almost in
Stantly
From the free state OF California,
second the nomination OF Governor Nc
Govern Of Wisconsin," he said almost
flercely. land I want to say that Cali
fornla. on rollcal will cast her twenty
six votes for him. Here and now 7
serve notice that -"
Whoop! Wow! Whee, Whatever that
notice was it is doubtful II anybody but
the stenoerapher standing at the gov
ernor's elbow heard what that notice was
about The moil and tumble of jeers and
cheers and catcalls was instant.
"tle may have served notice. but he
didn't deliver 1t thus far said the man
from Alabama who sat next to me
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-19

dozen votes at most between the TAFT
total and the oppositions This would be
too close for comfort.
The surprise OF the Taft men today
came In the vote OF Hawaii Last night
the Taft forces had the Hawaiian vote
sewed up. Hawaii made complete hop
today. It's entire vote being cast for Nc
Govern. Tonight Taft scouts are out
using their best efforts TO bring the
Hawaiians back Into the fold.
New York's vote will show further de-
fections from Taft Oh the rollcall for
president. Frederick C. Stevens. OF the
Thirty ninth, Frank O.. Anderson of the
Forty third, and Francis M. Hugo of the
Thirty second will vote for Charles e.
Hughes on the first ballot
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majority.

the case. The moral effect OF the vote
is noticeable In the streets and Hobbies
tonight where there is much enthusiasm
for Taft.
The only thing which will prevent a
bolt OF the Roosevelt faction from the
convention tomorrow Is the fact that
Colonel Roosevelt is unable to induce
spect.
According to those in close touch with
the situation. many OF the delegates from
Ohio. Illinois, New Jersey Pennsylvania,
Maine, Minnesota and other western
states refuse absolutely TO consider the
question OF bolting. and In this stand
they have the support of Senators Borah
At midnight the conference OF the
Roosevelt delegates was stin in session In
the Florentine room OF the Congress
hotel.
The consensus OF opinion among the
Taft men tonight Is that they have
Roosevelt beaten absolutely. Their only
concern now is whether they can nomi-
nate Taft They have fair degree OF
confidence that they can
Whether or not they can nominate
Taft they have made up their minds TO
stick to him. II there is to be any dis
integraton of the Taft forces II will
have to be accomplished by Roosevelt
welt can deliver his vote TO third cam
| didate. II he. could fey admit that the
situation would be extremely dangerous
to their candidate.
| One OF the FIRST things to be considered
| by the convention tomorrow will be the
motion OF Governor Hadley to substitute
| for the present roll Of the convention the
| testants, numbering eighty Of the un-
| seated Roosevelt delegates
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-19
Roosevelt People Amazed.

Four hours after the adjournment OF
the convention the Roosevelt people, af-
ter analyzIng the vote on temporary
chairman confidently acknowledge that
their hopes were dashed by the southern
delegates failing 70 stay put 1t seems
that the Taft machine had undone much
OF the fine work the Roosevelt con-
tinsent thought IL had done in the south.
The Roosevelt people acknowledged that
they were astonished at the result of the
vote for temporary chairman. and. while
admitting that IL was a black eye for
the colonel, do not agree with the asser-
tions Of the Taft people that it was
fatal.
The managers Of the colonel are stick
ing 10 the old fraud cry and are de-
ter1nined TO make the fight of their lives
tomorrow 10 throw out the delegates
credited By the steamroller. While they
will not admit that their failure to ac-
is confidently expected that such will be
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-19
First Cheer for Fairbanks.

The first cheer Of the gathering in the
hour preceding noon was for former Vice
President Fairbanks. when he came In
with the Indiana delegation. The man
who put the cherry in his cocktail likes
that sort OF thing and eats 1t with better
heart than whole boughful OF cherries
or a platter OF cocktails. And so he made
the most Of a wee cheer, shaking hands
as he made his progress along the aisles.
Then the next cheer came for the Call
fornla delegation as 1t marched in with
its two banners Of blue and gold, the
states typical colors No other states
brought banners They seem to have
gone out of political fashion with the
marching club and the torchlight process
sion.
The Caifornians had a college yell to
stir Roosevelt enthusiasm, but they let
II off when the band was playing and 1t
was drowned in the general din. Later
Assemblyman Young led the yell and
managed to get II over with some zip.
There really was little more Of note In
the assembling OF the throng. and far
less scandal than usual in the selling OF
tickets. Then. too. the call to order was
on time. which Is unusual and real order
had been secured, even by Wee Willie
Wrinkle Rosewater, In about fifteen min
nj
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-19
STRIKING WATERS
BOMBARD ST. REGIS
BY international News Service.

NEW YORK, June lS,--While the fash
iondble guests We're assembled at we'd
ding breakfast In the Hotel st. Regis
today. 200 striking walters marched upon
the building from the Fifth avenue side
and bombarded the windows with old
iron. bricks and vegetables.
The besiegers failed to locate the we'd
ding party. which was the cause OF the
attack, but MONDAY patrons OF the
ground floor dining room were startled
when n horseshoe crashedgthrough win
dow In the dining room Fortunately the
lace curtains caught the missile and it
did no damage except TO smash the win
dow and frighten the guests.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-19
Stampede Bugaboo Ends.

On the Taft side il is said that Mr..
Roosevelt's full strength Is now known.
There can be no more fears that the
worst is yet 10 come. They have all the
Roosevelt cards on the table and they
can play the game In the open. the
stampede bugaboo having gone glimmer
ing this afternoon.
II they go 10 a second ballot they ex-
pect at least twenty-five votes In I'LL
nois and others Of Roosevelt instructed
men who have come to Chicago reluct-
sntly bringing Taft pledges with them.
Tonight the town Is full OF the yells OF
delegates the olare OF bands and NOV
ing crowds that block every street
Massachusetts, meetings for one or the
other candidate are held on nearly every
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-19
See a Hadley Error.

Governor Hadley's motion provides for
the substitution OF the entire eighty dele
gates The parllamentarians among the
Taft people asserted tonight that Hadley
made a grievous parliamentary mistake
in not dividing his motion. They thought
that he would have stood a much better
chance OF gaining his object to change
the control OF the convention II he had
asked the convention to vote on each
contest separately. Their expectation is
that he will realize this before the con-
vention assemblies tomorrow.
The Taft men say that 1t would be I'm
possible for the Roosevelt forces to get
enough votes 10 carry the substitute mo-
ton as II now stands. But IL the motion
were divided. and each contest were
voted upon separately and the delegates
affected In each state Were not permit
ted 10 vote upon the contests Of that
state, the Roosevelt mon would be in a
better situation.
For instance. there are thirty delegates
from Texas. II the Texas delegates now
haging seats In the convention We're not
permitted TO vote upon the Texas con :
tests there would not be more than a
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-19
Fireworks a Fizzle.

Then we expected fireworks and per-
haps bomb throwing But the fireworks
were merely wet squlbobs and the bombs
turned out 10 be paper bags blown up
with oratorical wind and popped on SEMI
vehement palms.
Governor Hadley OF Missouri, backed
by former Governor Fort OF New Jersey,
made his motion tending to a purglng Of
tine roll. and Serene p. Payne OF New
York and James F. Watson of Indiana
opposed. Hadley showed to far the best
advantage in the debate. with Fort bon
bastIc, Payne wheeling like Falstaff. and
Watson turning a few spangled somer-
saults OF rhetoric after a fair beginning
But after Rosewater had ruled Hadley
down-poof, Here was where something
was to start. But nothing started. There
was to be violence-but a Methodist So
ciable could hardly be more peaceful.
There had been some interruptlng az
insulting of the speakers. particularly
Fort and Payne. who are fumblers al
oratory But when the critical time
came. Rosewater just put in the noni-
nation OF Elihu Root for temporary chair
man. and there was not wink OF pro-
test.