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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-08-02
HOW PARTIES ARE BORN
John C. Fremont's Campaign Car
ried on Under Many Different
Organizations, 1856-1o12.

(From the Philadelphia N. American.) J
Mr.. Roosevelt's contention now is
entirely consistent with his course at
Chicago standing sqHarely upon the
proposition that fraud vitiated for
Mr.. Taft all moral and legal claim to
the nomination.
That being the case, the colonel
contends, Mr.. Taft's stolen status
must not, under any contingency, be
recognized. Colonel Roosevelt believ-
es that, if this rule is adhered to in
Pennsyl vania, he will not receive a
considerable number Of electoral
votes, which under another plan
would almost certainly be cast for
him.
Since the colonel has presented this
view with such great force, conviction
and undoubted justice, unless some
new plan can be devised, it will be
impossible for him to receive the full
electoral vote from this state. What
ever plan may be adopted ultimately
by the progressives it can, under no
circumstances, aid President Taft.
For whatever electoral votes of Penn
sylvania Colonel Roosevelt may lose
will, by the inevitable force Of the
situation, go to Wilson.
When Fremont was nominated for
the presidency in 1856, there were
several distinct parties In Pennsyl-
vania which fundamentally rested on
the same principle. The Pennsylvania
delegates who voted for Fremont in
the republican convention we're sent
there by the peoples party, and not
by the republican party.
The Fremont campaign was carried
on through scores of different party
organizations throughout the country,
with wide diversity Of party names.
Not until 1860, four years later, was
it generally believed that the title,
national republican" would be the
name under which the diversity OF
parties working for the same END
would be gathered. And it was not
until 1864 that all these forces were
united in uniform party organiza-
tion and under the same party name.
History is bound to repeat itself
with relation to the present move
ment. Mo- one can predict with any
certainty under what title the pro-
gressive forces will ultimately make
their decisive fight. And 1t is really
the least important question before
the progessives. 1t Is important, how
ever, that in states where the pro-
gressives have gained control by
years of unceasing battle, there should
be every effort made consistent with
moral principle to conserve for the
progressive cause the power that has
already been won.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-08-02
sl.5o PER ANNuk.

maintained. He requested that out
RACES committed by Federal soldiers
should be promptly reported It soon
became known that large portion OF
the population was literally starving.
An attempt was made to hurry for
ward provisions from Mobile and other
cities. but there was still n shortage.
However. there was IA large amount
of beef and sugar stored in the city
which had been gathered for the Con-
federate troops in the field. Butler
on the 9th Of May had ordered 1,OOO
barrels of these commodities to be dis.
tributed among the poor women and
children of the city even though their
husbands and fathers were In the army
fighting against the United States. The
business men of the city co-operated
with the Federals to establish order,
although they had little faith in But
ler's ability to subdue the turbulent
element which remained.
A notable exception to this spirit OF
submission was the conduct of q por-
tion of the female population who
availed themselves of the privilege OF
their sex to offer insults In various
ways to Federal soldiers. Butler deter
mined to make an example Of this, and
on May 18th promulgated general or
der No. % and sent his name ringing
throughout the civilized world. 1t read,
"As officers and soldiers Of the United
States have been subject to repeated
insults from women. calling themselves
ladies'. of New Orleans, In return for
the most scrupulous noninterference,
md courtesies on our part, it Is ordered
hereafter when any female shall by
mere gesture OF movement insult or
show contempt for any officers or sol
diers of the United States she shall
be regarded and held liable to be treat
ed as woman about town plying her
vocation"
Butler Proclaimed an Outlaw.
The mayor Of the city wrote to Cen
eral Butler vigorous protest against
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-08-02
The Griegs Celebrate.

Last Sunday the Grieg Sangforen-
ing, their families and friends, took
automobiles and journeyed north Of
Canton to Gus HanSon's farm and
helped Mr.. Hanson and his wife cele-
brate their twenty-tifth wedding ami
versary. The day was ideal for an
outing and with music by che Griegs,
coffee and lunch was served by the
handy women, and the pleasant fellow
ship amongst all there gathered, it
was indeed happy day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hanson have lived for
many years in Canton and last spring
moved on their farm and have since
been there.
Just before the big lunch was to be
served Attorney "A, b. Carlson mount
ed the largest au utomobile and made a
few remarks at the end of which Mr.
Hanson was presented with a purse
of twenty five silver dollars with
which he was instructed by Mr.. Carl
son Gust like he instructs a jury to
buy some useful article by which to
remember the Grieg boys. Mr. Carlson
aid in eloquent words that he did mt
care what Gus bought just so it wasn't
an automobile. You see Carlson
broke down with his machine going
up there, hence his inspiration.
1t was a most delightful day for
everybody and Mr. and Mrs. Hanson
were heartily congratulated and the
LEADER hopes that they will live to
celebrate their tiftieth anniversary.
On account of being out Of the city
Mr. Hanson will retire as an active
member of the Grieg and it is with
genuine regret that this society loses
their friend as he is a splend id singer
and an able instructor.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-08-02

this order, and Butler imprisoned him
in Fort Jackson until he apologized in
writing This apology, together with
an explanation by General Butler Of
the meaning and intent Of the order,
was published In the daily papers or
May 16. The explanation read as fol
lows: "There can be, there has been no
misunderstanding of general order No.
2S No lady will take any notice Of
strange gentleman in such form as to
attract attention. Common women do.
Therefore, whatever woman, lady
or mistress, gentle or simple, who by
gesture, look or word insults, shows
contempt for, thus attracting to her
self the notice Of my officers and sol
diers, will be deemed to act AZ be-
comes her vocation as a common wo-
man and will be liable to be treated ac-
cordingly. j shall not as l have not
abated a single word of that order. 1t
was well considered; IL obeyed, will
protect the true and modest woman
from all possible insult. The others
will take care of themselves"
The furor created by the publica-
ton of order % was not confined to
New Orleans ner the southern states.
It was read to the Confederate soldiers
to incite them to renewed ardor In re-
sisting northern enemies. The most
conservative In the north criticised It
and the radical opponents OF the war
denounced it In unscathing terms.
President Lincoln tolerated the Or
der. Some weeks later Butler himself
in private letter said that unless the
rampant element was held down there
would have been riots and 1t would
have been necessary to clear the
streets with artillery. He could not
arrest the women, SO he issaed an or
der which executed itself. In tho
same spirit shortly afterward Butler
hanged Mumford for hauling down the
United States flag. Calls for Buffers
assassination appeared in southern pa
pers, and President Davis proclaimed
him an outlaw. European statesmen
were slow to believe that the Federal
government would sanction order No.
%. It was bitterly denounced In the
British parliament Prime Ministee
Lord Russell declared that It was In
defensible as an act Of war and calcu-
lated to incite the soldier to vt0lsncA
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-08-02

Monroe and Washington via York rlv-
er, the Chesapeake and the Potomac.
A railroad ran in the center of the
peninsula from West Point at the
mouth of the Pamunkey to Richmond.
The track was repaired as the army
advanced, and engines and cars were
brought from Washington to equip it.
Ironclads Attack Richmond Defenses
The James river was closed to Fed
eral ships at Drewry's Bluff, fifteen
miles below Richmond. McClellan's
favorite plan was to advance along the
James river, and Johnston believed
that he would do this. In fact. he
thought that the Federals would cross
the James river to the south bank, as
they did in 1864. He planned to at
tack them while crossing IL not before.
To meet an expected attack at Drew
ry's Bluff the Confederates mounted
five big guns on the hills and sunk
several ships in the river channel to
obstruct the Federal navy Captain
Josiah Tatnall and the crew OF the old
ram Merrimac handled the batteries.
On May Is the Federal ironclad Moni-
tor and the ironclad Galena, supported
by three wooden gunboats, sailed up
and attacked the Confederate defenses.
The Galena was small corvette
plated with three inch iron. She car
ried six guns. The Monitor carried
two guns The Galena ran to within
600 yards Of TatnalI's guns, the Monl-
tor going a little nearer. The Moni-
tors fire was too low, and she soon
dropped out Of the fight unharmed.
The shots of the ironclads dismounted
two of Tatnall's guns and killed sew
eral Of his men. But the Confederates'
fire was still more effectual on the
ironclads The Monitor was struck
squarely on her turret by an eight
inch shell and hit twice on her side
armor.
Slaughter on Board the Galena.
1t was hopeless battle from the
start for the fronclads. Commander
John Rodgers of the Galena determfn-
ed to test his ship and remained under
fire four hours. One ten inch shell
broke through and shattered the hull.
The Confederates concentrated their
fire upon the Galena and converted the
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-08-02
By Captain GEORGE L. KILr1ER. Late
.HIS time fifty years ago the
Federal Army of the Potomac,
under General George B. Nc

NlllS lllhC bltS sSa'S ASo 'i'>
Federal Army of the Potomac,
under General George B. Nc
Clelan, was marching through
sloughs of sticky Virginia mud toward
Richmond. The Confederate army,
which had abandoned it's fortltications
at Yorktown on May 4, was retiring
toward Richmond. Its commander,
General Joseph %. Johnston, believed
that Richmond could best be defended
from McClellan's attacks by an army
In the open His backward march
was over the same roads which the
Federals followed.
He kept near enough to his foe to be
ready to strike quickly If he saw that
he had the advantage. McClellan's
line of advance was between two riv-
ers. the Pamunkey on the northwest
and the James on the southeast. The
Pamunkey is nayiGable to within
twenty miles of Richmond and the
James the whole distance.
Mcclellan established his base OF
supplies on the Pamunkey. This gave
water communication with Fortress
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-08-02
When The Honeymoon Is Over.

Some one once fiippantly observed
that the ''honey moon" is over when
the bride begins to eat onions.
Married people soon find in order to
make success OF life and protract
Jne honeymoon period over thirty
years, they must adopt policy OF
give and take. The husband who
wants to take an evening off occas-
sionally, or some other domestic liber-
ty, must be willing to give once in
awhile.
If you want to find out the rest go
and see "a Bachelors Honeymoon at
the Lyric on August oath.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-08-02
City Commissioners Proceedings
June IS, 1912

Board of Commissioners met in re-
gular session with the following
members present, Pickett, Heckmast'
er, Knowlton, Brandhagen, and Mayor
Tank.
Minutes of the previous meeting
read and approved.
Moved by Heckmaster and seconded
by Knowlton that all bids be rejected
In regard to letting the contract for
digging, filling, and laying nine blocks
of water mains. Motion carried.
Moved by Brandhagen and seconded
by Knowlton that the construction OF
the water mains be referred to Com
missioner Heckmaster to secure some
one to complete the construction OF
same. Motion carried.
Moved by Heckmaster and seconded
by Pickett that the smoke stack for
the water works station be purchased
from Juel Bros. at cost of $4,000.
Motion carried.
On motion board adjourned.
Attest: Carl f. Tank
Geo, Hokenstad Mayor.
City Auditor.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-08-02

Lovers of high class am sement will
be afforded rare treat in the form
of a high class Farce Comedy "a
Bachelors Honeymoon, which will
appear here on August Oath at the
Lyric. The play is replete of witty
lines and sayings, and abundant with
side splitting situations. The cast is
composed of recognized performers,
fully capable of portraying their
respective roles. The specialties and
musical numbers are Of pure clean
nature that it is sure to gain the
hearty approval of all who witness it..
All in all the play is one that will
amuse, minus anything that might
tend to offend the most fastidious.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-08-02

East of him part of the troops, General
Buells army of the Ohio, had crossed
the lines from Tennessee into northern
Alabama. On the Goth General Mitchell
occupied Bridgeport after driving the
Confederates out
General Ben Butler In New Orleans.
On the Goth also the stars and stripes
were hoisted over the custom house at
New Orleans by the detachment OF sail
ors whom Farragut had sent on this
errand with a couple OF his staff Off
GERS. The Confederate troops had
evacuated New Orleans. The mayor of
the city had refused to surrender the
place. There was considerable parley-
ing over the civil surrender, nearly all
the citizens opposing 1t. This was cut
short on May 1 by the arrival of Gen
eral B. f. Butler with body OF Fed
eral soldiers. He inaugurated Wig
Gus military rule.
Butler came In contact with unruly
elements in New Orleans soon after
he took control as military governor.
The Confederate soldiers had left the
city, but among the citizens there were
many troublesome ones who seized
upon very incident which smacked of
oppression TO show their hostility. The
first United States flag hoisted in New
Orleans was raised over the United
States mint This was done as soon
as Farragut's ships appeared in the
harbor on April 26. 1t was promptly
hauled down by man named Num-
ford, respectable citizen. The city
had not been formally surrendered,
and the citizens believed that the flag
raising was premature Farragut re-
ported the hauling down of the flag to
General Butler who promptly replied.
II will make an example of this fellow
by hanging him. Farragut smiled
and said. You will have to catch him
before you can hang him." Butler
said, II know that, but will catch
him and then hang him." Mumford
was caught
Buffers War on Women.
Buffers first act of discipline in the
captured city was the proclamation OF
martial law. Well disposed persons
were assured that they and their prop
erty would be preserved and the laws
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-08-02
The War Fifty Years Ago

The Federal Army of the Potomac Approaching Rich
mond - Plan to Advance Along the James River
Confederates Obstruct the Channel and Mount Big
Guns---Galant Attack of Federal Ironclads - Gen
eral B. F. Butler Becomes Military Governor of the
Captured City of New Orleans---His Famous Order
Aimed Against Women---Hangs Prominent Citizen
For Hauling Down the United States Flag.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-08-02
July 9th. 1912.

Board met In regular session with
the following members present, Heck
master. Knowlton BranChagen and
Mayor Tank. absent Puckett
The petition asking for the con-
struction of a sewer comm encing at
the manhole as now constructed at
the intersection of Cedar and Fourth
street, In said City of Canton. Thence
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-08-02
An Neutrality-suspicious. Miss
Amy Marston


l wish to express my sincere appre.
citation for the token l received from
the individuals whose names appear
below.
l received this gift because | die
that which seemed to be my duty.
am glad that duty is so highly esti
mated by these appreciative persons
Mr.. G. B. Kennedy
DR.. Eneboe
Kinsey X. Fobes
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Opperud
Mr.. and Mrs. Hammitt
DR.. Lewison
Mr.. Wilkison
Mr.. and Mrs. III. @. Wolfe
DR.. Jennings
Mr. and Mrs. w. @. Gemmill
Mr.. F. A. Overseth
Mr.. Jacobson
Mr.. Helgerson
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-08-02

extending WeSU Two BLOCKS 10 uile
intersection of Johnson and Fourth
streets in said City; said sewer to be
constructed In the center lines OF the
streets mentioned was presented to
the board of commissioners.
Moved by Heckmaster that the
City Engineer be authorized to make
a profile of the proposed extension of
sewer, to be filed with the City Audi
tor, and that notice Of the filing OF
same be given as required by ordin-
ance and notice of the time and the
place for hearing on the proposed ex-
tension be given, when and where any
person interested may appear and
show cause why the proposed extern
tion should not be constructed; that
Tuesday the 23rd day Of July A. D.,
1912, at O'Clock p. m. at the city
hall be set for the time and place Of
said hearing. Seconded by Knowlton,
Roll Call: Ayes, Heckmaster, Knowl-
ton, Brandhagen, and Mayor Tank.
Nays, O. absent Pickett.
Time having expired for construct
ing sidewalk by the G. M. & st. p.
r. R. Co., as advertised for, and same
not having been done. Brandhagen
moved that the Auditor be instructed
to advertise for bids for the conStruc-
tion of same. Bids to be opened on
July 23rd, 1912. at s o'clock, Sc
conded by Knowlton. Motion carried.
There being no further business
board ad journed.
Attest: Carl f. Tank,
Geo. Hokenstad, Mayor.
City Auditor.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-08-02
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our thanks and
appreciation to all who gave us their
help and sympathy during the sick
ness and burial of our beloved daught-
er, also for the beautiful floral offer
ings and special thanks to those who
decorated the church at Fairview.
OLAF X. ECKLY AND FAMILY.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-08-02
Daughter of Olaf Eckly Dead.

Miss Alma Eckly age IL years pass
ed into the great beyond Tuesday
morning. The funeral services were
held at the Norwegian church at
Fairview, Wednesday, July 17th.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-08-02
July 10th. 1912.

July lOUl1, l9ll.
Board of mmisSioners met in
regular session with the following
members present, Heckmaster, Brand
hagen, and Mayor Tank. absent Puc-
kett and Knowlton.
Minutes Of the previous meetings
read and approved.
A petition signed by Jacob Nelson
and others asking for the alley on the
west side of Block II in Fitzgerald
and Benedicts add, II feet wide be
opened up to the public, was received.
And on motion the same was tabled
for further consideration.
Moved by Heckmaster and seconded
by Brandhagen that the Fire Chief
be instructed to have a fire gong
placed at the Electric Light Plant, to
be connected with the telephone.
Motion carried.
On motion board adjourned.
Attest: Carl r.. Tank,
Geo Hokenstad, Layor.
City Auditor.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-08-02
Postlude
Free will collection.

P. S. Pickett and wife are visiting
at the home of DR.. and Mrs. O'Nefl,
formerly of Canton this week. Mr..
and Mrs. Pickett have been enjoying
a visit at different points in the west
this past month.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-08-02

I. M Jacobson painting signs rs
VIM. Corson salary SO 90
Math Lien salary 65 90
AL Payne salary so 90
Geo. Hokenstad salary 25 90
Farmers Leader printing and
publishing 10 40
Frank Weach labor 600
Tysland Bros. repair IL so
Roy Cornell labor ! so
N. G. Rogers steward 90
o. T. Brandhagen labor 90
H. N. Cooper prem. on policy
No. 224225 76S
Canton Fire Dept. an nnual allow
ance 5000 90
M. Herman labor 90
VIM. A bbott labor % As
A. T. Sigrud flash light 80
Canton Gen. Elec Co. lights
for June al 20
Geo. w. Engle CRATES 83 IS
VIM. Graves labor 600
J. P. Cooke Co. dog license 3 90
Chas. Kundert meals 700
N. c. Nashs Sons publishing
notices 500
D. Frame labor 300
r. Bean special police 200
J. G. Solem justice fees 22O
Math Lien burying dog l 90
Richie Simpson rip rack 13 26
Harvey Happen salary Is 90
;.,t O.
freight 232 OS
Eli Rynes labor 1875
Graneng Bros. labor 300
Crane CO supplies 2lO 45
The Atlantic Refining Co. oil % 90
B. S, Summerwill lbr. coal 1l6 25
c.. II. Hemstock drawing 16 25
Claude Robinson drawing 25
Moved by Heckmaster and seconded
by Knowlton that the monthly report
of the City Treasurer, Auditor, Street
Commissioner, and Weighmaster, and
Quarterly report of justice j. G. Solem
be approved. Motion carried.
City of Canton vs. John Newton.
Action intoxication. Found guilty
and fined $500. All costs paid.
City of Canton VS. Harry Nesbit
Action intoxication. Found guilty
and fined sc. 90 & costs s4 40 Commit
ed.
City of Can ton VS. Halvor Helgerson.
Action intoxication. Found guilty
and fined $500 and costs $40 All
costs paid.
City of Canton VS.. Herman Mason.
Action intoxication. Found guilty
and fined SIS 90 and costs $40 All
costs paiQ.
A committee from The Canton Fire
Dept. met with the commissioners in
regard to having chart made with
all the fire hydrants marked, and the
comm issioners instructed them to
purchase the same from II. N. Cooper
for Sc. 90 and charge to the City.
A contract having been made with
Carl Thorstenson for the digging and
filling nine blocks of water mains at
81 So per rod, with certified check
of $4,000 was received and placed on
file.
On motion board adjourned.
Attest: Carl F. Tank,
Geo. Hokenstad, Mayor.
City Auditor.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-08-02

Your money back If you don't like
"a Bachelors Honeymoon at the
Lyric on August oath.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-08-02
June 25th, 1912

June 25th, 1912
Board of commissioners met this
date. Not being a quorum present
board adjourned.
Geo. Hokenstad
City Auditor.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-08-02
Luther League Song Service at Moe.

Luther League Song Service at Moe.
1.-THE Luther League will give a
song service in Lands church at Moe,
S. D. Sunday evening, August fourth
at eight O'Clock. Every one Is well
come and is cordially invited to attend
The Following program will be
rendered.
Prelude
Kirken Den Er Et Gammelt Hus
Choir
Address of Welcome
Zions Vegter
Male Choir
Instrument tai Solo. Drifting" Friml
Miss Laura Nummedal
Choir
Vocal Solo
Welt Allie Dine Veie
Choir
Sp eech
Rev. j. A. Quello
Jesus Du Som Har Mig Kjer
"a. Haug, soloist) Male Choir
Know that My Redeemer Liveth
Choir
Vocal Solo
Mr.. Alden Haug
Postlude
Free will collection.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-08-02
July End, 1912.

Board of city commissioners met in
regular session with the following
members, present, Heckmaster,
Knowlton. and Mayor Tank, absent
Pickett and Brandhagen.
Minutes of the previous meeting
read and approved.
Moved by Knowlton and seconded
by Heckmaster that the following
bills be allowed. Motion carried.