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Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-03-14
ELEcT OFFICERS.

Mexico Royal Arch Chapter elect
ed F. r. Jesse, King. At Its regular
meeting Tuesday evening.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-03-14

III. T. Sheets, who has been llv-
ing on n. F. d. Q, Mexico, Mo,
has moved 70 Piggott, ARK.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-03-14

DR.. W. l. Reed is able to be al
his Office after & short Illness.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-03-14

Hear Webster. The ~mOnoaoguist al
Hardin College. March 18th.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-03-14

Mrs. P. r. Bartlett, of Fulton,
passed through Mexico en- route TO
his home this week
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-03-14

FOR sALE-2 Doz. young Hym
ouah Rock Hens. James. 1918 NJ
CLARK. dN1
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-03-14

Judge John Gatson attended a
session OF the County Court On
"Wednesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-03-14

Miss LILY DObyns is home from
q visit at High HH-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-03-14

PanI Atchison was over from Full
ton on business this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-03-14

rroa Rssa.. q vAndaliA was sn.
thIs 1sy Tuesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-03-14

the bedside Of her brother ee'I
Robinson. who is quite sick
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-02-08
IRRIGATION BOOMs

State Engineer Lea, since the first
of July, has issued or received applica-
tions for permits to water 81 ,O9l acres
from the inland streams in western
South Dakota. This does not include
several thousands acres along the Mis-
souri, for which the government issues
permits Water is taken from the diff
ferent streams as follows:
White, 2.296; Cheyenne, 4.477; Bad.
| /, 772; Grand, 478; Moreau, 339; Castle
creek, IS, 200; Rapid creek, 4,453; other
Black Hills streams, $40; rninor creeks
and draws, 1, 1886.
The new area irrigated in the several
counties is:
Butte, 345; Perkins, 752; Fall river,
SAT-; Lyman, 442; Pennington, 40.470;
Harding, 2s2; Meade, 1893; Custer,
1858; Trip, 242; Stanley, 4.943; Shan
non, 40.
The state engineers report for 1910.
plus the new rights issued by his de-
partment since that time, showed an
irrigated area of about 10000 acres
the first of November. A large part OF
the above has been added since that
time, as well as several thousand acres
along the Missouri not included in any
official report. Added together these
records show that the total prospecting
irrigated area for South Dakota the
coming season closely approaches $780,
600 acres.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-02-08
HARVESTING THE SUCKER CROP

Lincoln Journal: Besides selling to
settlers for nearly half million dollars
land to which it had no title, this Wash
ington land company appears to have
fioated more than four millions of bonds
with investors throughout the country.
The receiver finds now that it did not
own 50 much as its Office furniture.
Thus more and more the wonder grows
that anybody could have either anything
or netting in this country of ours. With
people crowding to pour their money
into such rat holes as this Washington
land company digged, it is past under
standing that anybody should have a
cent unlost. With people waiting SO
anxiously to throw their money away,
it seems inexcusable neglect for any
body to be without as much money as
he can carry.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-02-08
~ ~ Q. SATTEKLEE.
tNUNTY OFFICIAL PAPER
TAFT TALKS TO OHIO PEOPLE

washington, d. G. Feb. 2. =" Brace
up the linei" was the command given
By President Taft this week to his
political generals, and .brace up the
elinel Was in turn communicated to
the rank and die of the grand old
party everywhere with the result
that tho Taft sentiment has been con:
siderably on the increase since the
presidents trip to Ohio where he
struck sturdy blows in defense of his
Standardization. And to further the
Taft sentiment headquarters will be
opened In few days in this city to
be Ia charge of one of the presidents
trusted lieutenants from Ohio. when
renewed impetus to the Taft candi-
dAcy may be looked for.
Harmon and Wilson headquarters
are also in full swing to say nothing
Of Speaker Clark's headquarters
which are to be found on the second
floor Of the capitol wing occupied by
the house Of representatives. Then
there is the Underwood boom, while
not 90 formidable as these others. is
still decidedly healthy. BY February
Is. the leading candidates OF both
great parties will be found in Wash
ington. either in person or by proxy.
angling for delegates to the national
conventions and a hot time in the
old town may be looked for.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-02-08

a the 70 years between the 1900 and
1910 census, there was larger in
crease in the number Of small farms
than Of any other sort. Farms Of from
three to nine ocres increased 28.l per
cent, while an increase Of 80 per cent
was made in farms Of from 10 to 10
acres. Back to-the-1and evangelists
may extract some satisfaction from
these figures; for, If they show any
thing, they indicate that more people
ars taking up farming in . small way.
The fact that the number Of farms
operated by tenants increased slightly
n the same decade is another indication
that there are more beginners in agri-
culture.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-02-08
UNDIVIDED 100 AcREsF FAVORED

The allotment Of full 100 acre
tract to each homesteader was favor
ed today by the forestry supervisors
Of district No. 2 in conference here.
The district comprises 20 forest re-
serves in Colorado, Wyoming, South
Dakota. Nebraska and Kansas.
The resolutions adopted today de-
clared that when there are several
applicants for the same tract of land
better results are obtained it an al
.lotment of 100 acres is made to one
person that If the tract is divided.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-02-08

-
The remark, q greater South Dako
g. must seem absurd to those who
have watched the development and
growth Of the state during the past
i've years. The application Of horse
sense to the problems now confront
ing the people Of South Dakota is 60
ing to solve ill their troubles and
make them soverigns OF one Of the
most profitable and largest agricul-
tuEal kingdoms in all this land OF
OURS. Talk about Rockefeller. and
other monopolists, Why, the South
Dakota farmer OF ten years from now
will be able to buy any Of them and
have something left over for auto.
mobiles.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-02-08
EAR NEAR 10 The GROUND

New York, Feb. 7.-Col. Roose-
velt's candidacy will be announced
soon by his friends in the same man.
ner as the withdrawal of LaFollette
was announced by LaFollette's
friends.
Many of the progressive leaders
who have united to bring about La
Follette's withdrawal from the race,
are united in the effort to force the
colonel in.
1t is understood that the leaders OF
the movement have assurances that
Colonel Roosevelt will accept the
nomination If he is drafted.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-02-08
BANKERS TO MEET IN JUNE

At a meeting at Huron Tuesday
the executive committee of the South
Dakota Bankers association, with
President N. M. Broms of sturgis,
and Secretary j. r. Platt of Clark
June 20 and ~ were chosen as dates
and Belle Fourche the place for hold
ing the next annual convention.
Bankers and fnanciers of national
reputation will be in attendance AMI
address the conv., on.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-02-08
TAFT COMMITTEE MEETS

Huron, Fhb. s. The State Taft
Committee met this afternoon, with
nearly every county in the state rep
resented.
The following were suggested as
candidates for alternate delegates:
I. w. Lane, SMitchell; l.. L. Davis,
Geddes; S. M. Gilbert, Salem; NJ. M.
Eide, Howard; r. II. Guetz, Selby;
w. j. Agnew, Bancroft; G. w. Mar
tens, Pierre; Odin Ramsland, Faith;
I. p. Jordan, White River.
The following were named as choice
for electors: - $50. So; y.ssslE
4Jacob { Heb. = Marion; Peter B.
Dirks, Oacoma; A. M. Moore, Faulk-
ton; Geo. e. Lennon, Lennon.
One elector is yet to be selected.
Robert Bagby drove to Pierre today
from Okobojo. He came for load
of goods for the McGannon store at
the latter place. Ralph says range
stock are looking fine.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-02-08

The fourth assistant postmaster
general has made ! report showing
.that the receipts from the rural mail
Ioutes tho LIST year we're 1870. 600
while the expenditures run up to
e87 l3o, 600. making ! deficit Of about
se8o, 100. 0oo. There are & present
more than ! million miles Of rural
Imetl routes and the average mileage
mr. day Tor each i "A. IN miles. Dur
lre The past year 577 routes were
Aaded making the present total
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-02-08

Ina way the House Of Governors
seems 10 bea house devided against
sitself; and, then again, IN . way IL
does not ssen 90. There are Har-
mon. and Wilson. and Foss, and
Folk. and Marshall. and Baldwin.
and LaFollettee. and Hughes, and
Cnmmins. TO say nothing Of Roose.
volt. al Of whom are, or have been.
81 tho head Of states. Prehaps II ID
Just 90 vol that they are not all to.
,gether shout everything
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-02-08
The only Baking Powder made
from Royal Grape Cream of Tartar
TO GET $4,000 ACRES

The department of school and pub.
lie lands has received official notice
from the government land depart
ment giving it the right to file on the
lands taken in lieu of those lost by
Indian allotments in Mellette county.
Thirty thousand, four hundred ard
eighty-five acres were thus lost in
Mellette and 27, 26O in Bennett.
Officers of the department made
tentative selections for these lieu
lands in the early fall.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-02-08
ROOSEVELT SENTIMENT
WAY DOWN IN FLORIDA

Palatka, Fla, Feb. 6.-The republi-
can state convention split into two
factions soon after being called to
order here today, one body gong to
another hall where delegates to the
national convention were instructed
to vote for the nomination of Theo-
dore Roosevelt for president.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-02-08

The Kansas City Star 10 conducting
poll that goes to show there are
only few democrats In Kansas and
Missouri. tits too much to expect
that the elections next fall will verb
fy this straw.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-02-08
CURIOUS BITS
OF HISTORY
THE HUNkERs AND THE
BARNRuRNERs.
BY A. W. MACY.

AZ one time II looked az
though there were going to be
two new national political par
ties In this country, one called
the "Hunkers," the other the
"1arnburners." In 1874 the
southern Democrats were de.
termIned to prevent the nomi-
nation of Martin Van Buren, for
the presidency. To accomplish
this they adopted the two-thirds
rule In the convention, which
destroyed Van Buren's chances.
This caused a split In the DEM
ocratic party, especially In Van
suren's own state, New York.
The Van Buren, faction became
known az "earnburners," TAX
Ing their name, It is said, from
the story Of the man whose
barn was infested with rats
and who burned the barn In
order to get rid Of them. Tho
other faction was called "Hun-
kers," but why 10 not known.
The split spread TO other states,
conservative Democrats being
known 40 "Hunkers," while the
progressives were called BARN
burners" In 1s4s both factions
sent delegates from New York
state 70 The national convsn-.
tlon. The convention satisfied
nobody BY giving half the vote
o. the state to each faction. E
The "earnburners" nominated
i ticket Of thsir own, later on.
Thsir vote was not stroha
enough 70 carry any state, but
y Wae suficlently large TO
threw the elsctlon 20 the
wings.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-02-08

Governor Wilson insists that there
is a difference between talking poll
tics and discussing public questions.
There is, if it makes any difference
to the person who is talking or dis
cussing them. The person who is
listening, however. may view 1T in
another light. especially in presi-
Dental year.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-02-08

ton are highly
pleased over an
addition which
they have just
made to their col
lection, and which
they regard as
one of their choic-
est treasures. This
acquisition COM
prises four sacred
bundles or packs
of the Usage In
dams, very few of
which have ever
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-02-08

Judge William Williamson of Ca
coma, who was chosen as one of the
delegates to the national republican
convention. says that he is progress
i've, and that he is steadfast in his sup
port Of La Toilette for president.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-02-08
CURIOUS BITS
OF HISTORY
HOW THE DOCTOR CURED
COL. PRESCOTT.
~ w. A. MACY.

HOW THE DOCTOR CURED
COL. PRESCOTT.
Col. Prescott, the hero Of Bum
ker Hill, was a man Of strong
character. He had a compelling
way about him that made him a
natural leader Of men. He also
had temper that could make IT.
self felt upon occasion. At ono
time he was Frustrated by des-
perate fever while In camp, and
was attended by an army sur
geon who grossly neglected him.
He grew worse Instead Of bet
ter each day, and chafed soreIy
under the doctors neglect. Fin
ally, on one Of the Iatter's infre-
quent visits, Prescott upbraided
him for his negligence, and told
him plainly what he thought Of
such conduct. The doctor ac-
knowIedged his negligence, but
frankly and brutally told the
sick man that he thought Il
proper and best to give most Of
his time and attention to those
patients there was some hope Of
saving. This made Prescott 90
mad that no ieaped from his
bed, seized hls sword and made
for tho doctor. The latter did
not stay to argue the case, but
fled precipitately, thereby saw
ing his life. Incidentally. also;
no saved the life of ais patient,
for the violent passion and sud-
den exertien seemed to break
the fever, and from that hour
Col. Prescott continued to Inn
prove.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-02-08

The Illinois insurgents held "a State
conference Saturday at Springfield and
failed to endorse any candidate for
president. The attendants were so
nearly equally divided over Roosevelt
and La Toilette that both factions fear.
ed the results of a showdown.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-02-08

Senator LaFollette has promptly
stepped on the report that he was go
ing to withdraw from the presidential
contest. He declares in no unmistak-
able terms that he Is in the fight to
stay, and that he will not permit his
boom to be killed off.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-02-08

It's about this time Of year that the
man who has attained some prominence
Ein politics must decide whether he will
next summer give his talents to the
Chautauqua lecture course or This UNI
divided time 70 his country.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-02-08

@Governor Wilson Of New jersey has
urged the legislature of that state to
ratify the income tax amendment.
Last year he sent two special messages
to the legislature and the amendment
was ratified in the house but was de-
feated in the senate. IL
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-02-08
Wa, Soldier Flfty-slx Years.

Thirty years service is required In
the army for retirement, with double
time allowed for foreign service. Near.
~ twice the required period. not count.
ing foreign double time, was served by
David Robertson, who continued in
the service Sc years.
Three-Quarters pay and allowances
are awarded to enlisted men on retire
ment, but In the case Of Robertson, he
was retired on full pay and allowances
OF . hospital steward. $113.56 month.
This was accomplished BY special
bill passed near the close Of congress-.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-02-08

The postoffice department reports
that the promoters Of fraudulent
schemes who were driven out of busi-
ness by it in the last fiscal year chad
obtained approximately $77,000.000
from the public" The cost of living
seems to get higher and higher every
year.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-02-08

Ths cruiser Colorado rammed BY !
passenger steamer and badly hurt. No
use talkiug our Armord warships have
rot to stay out 81 the way Of ferries
canal boat and ferocious craft Of that
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-02-08

Louisville Courier Journal: When
we reach the point at which no bad
man can give candidate money and
no good man need spend money to
prosecute 8 campaign. politics will
be satisfactorily clean-and perhaps
foxes will have white wings and live
upon wild honey.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-02-08
MAKES DOLLARS GROW.

Scenic Observer: Have you made up
your mind to a small plot of alfalfa, in
the spring? There is likely to be an
abundance of moisture to start the
plants and when you get a patch of
alfalfa we'll started you can almost see
the dollars grow.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-02-08

A great many advocates of the
square deal think it involves an ob-
legation to let the public know where
the original square dealer stands.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-02-08
GETS INDIAN RELICS
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTE Sc.
CURES COLLECTION.
Four Sacred Packs From Graves Of
osags Indians Secured Through
Dipiomacy-scalps Attached
to Hawks Mummy.

Omcials of the bureau Of American
ethnology OF the Smithsonian Institu-
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-02-08

copyright. 1911. by Joseph B. Bowles.)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-04
='11=--'''117'''4''-s'sAAAA
SENATOR BnANDEGEE.

Havcmeyer there is a rich catch in
the person OF Young Raymond, bach
clor who will this year reach the
twenty mark. He is the
grandson of William Frederick, FIRST,
founder of the fortune. and the son of
William Frederick. second.
lIeirn to Princcly Fortunes.
Other promising catches in the great
multi-millionaire families are:
Pierre Loriliard, third, Harva rtl
graduate. and his brother, Griswold
who VIII reach thirty and twenty.
seven this year. They are both SONG
Of Pierre. second.
Raymond Belmont, nearly twenty
four, and his brother, Morgan. almost
twerty-sons of August Belmont, and
each heir to one-third OF his fortune
Marshall Field. third grandson of
the merchant prince and son OF the
late Marshall Field, second. He is the
male head of the house and will be
nineteen In few months.
Philip y. Armour. third. grandson
of the beef baron. and one of the two
sons of the late Philip D.. second He
is making ready to celebrate his eigh-
tcenth birthday.
Few young gentlemen upon this
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-04

has received royal sanction we recon-
mend that used by Prince Ferdinand
Of SAKE Coburg Gotha when he ac-
ccpted the fair Queen Maria ia Gloria
of Portugal.
Tho sole honor ana delight prize,
said he, lis to be yours-thc most
loyal as we'll as the hlumblcst OF your
suhjccts-sincc you can find In your
heart some affection for me"
For ladies of the middle class a
form of proposal which John Baldwin
Blackstone put INTO the mouth OF the
heroine of his snringtly drama, Leap
Year, or the Ladies' Privilege" might
be recommended. This runs as fol-
lows:
One of us must advance will be
that one. Friends. circumstances, in
tercst, passion. all urge mo to take
this step 1t is Il bold one, but !
Will take 1t. confess. and now with
out shame or fear, that my heart Is
yours my fortune yours. VIII you
takc them?"
And now. concluding word to the
women of our realm, who exercise n
vote in six sovereign States and y
subtle power nj persuasion in all OF
the other Commonwealths. Why MOI
combine on the proposition to pass
through each Legisla turc a statute
based upon the following. which was
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-04

multi millionaire list will suffer from
last leap year chance at them. young
ladies of fortune and position should
propose early and avoid the spring and
summer rush. Men of their class in
variahly marry young. Old bachelors
among them arc an unknown quantity.
AS the reader has perceived. 10 wild
overs have been included in this cata-
losnc. Why? Because they are sc
much more aggressive than bachelors,
romantically and matrimonially. that
TO advertise them would only further
their unfair advantage. More widows
marry than single women" was the
elder Weller's warning to the immortal
Sam; and we are inclined TO tho be-
lief that the prepondcrance in the
matrimonial activities of widowers
over bachelors is proportionatc to that
of widows over spinsters.
The Complete Proposcr.
Some presidents for the guidance OF
feminine leap year proposcrs were
promised at the beginning of this learn
ed discourse. While originality in such
negotiations should by no means be
suppressed. there is a considerable Gle
mcnt of ladies found. especially in our
ways hesitate to adopt any form OF
any manner of doing things unless
some titled parsonage has already set
the pace, this imitativcncss being
shown not alone in their choice of APP
parel, victuals and tone OF voice, but
even in such small matters as the tilt
OF the shoulders, the shake of the hand
and the use of slang. So to he alb
solutely upon the safe side with this
bn
ands who in turn depend upon it for
suidaEce--the very fountain head OF
our polite nsagcs will be drawn upon
for precedent for feminine propose Is
or course. ! refer to the court of st.
James without which all of our
'smnrt' institutions would fall.
Taking the virgin Queen Victoria as
model, the polite feminine proposer,
after summoning the object of her af-
gections, should--to comply strictly
with preccdent-await him in a salon
overlooking the gardens" Hche, FOR n
few interminable minutes, courage
must absolutely fail her to say that
which her heart has been whispering
for so many. many weeks" Quota
tion historically exact. save as TO
tensc)
The victim-elect having entered. the
wooer now takes several steps forward
and 'murmurs'.
You must be aware why I wished
to see you-adone-."
Lorg pause should here intervene.
woocl and wooed facing each other
with unreasonable embarrassment
the icrnier with u painful blush and
downcast eyes. trembling from head Ia
foot.")
Wooer should then proceed, "whis-
pcring. little breathlessly":
1T would make me. too. too, happy
il you would consent to marry mel
who am SO unworthy of you ! will
strive TO make YOU feel as little as
possible the great sacrifice YOU arc
making, if you accept. my lord ana my
joy"
(Wooed. upon Blended knee, here
should kiss tbs. proffered hand. then
rise. She next courtcsies very low
Embraces. Finis.)
Etiquette Of Accepting.
Unfortunately history does not ap.
pear to give precedent for tho woned
ones part in this romantic dialogue
but to smart" gentlemen who demand
form OF leap year acceptance which