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The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-05-03
LODGES MISPLACED CONFIDENCE.

A paragraph taken from the
speech delivered by Senator Henry
Cabot Lodge Immediately after his
selection as presiding officer of the
republican national convention,
held in Chicago in 1908, is of pecu-
liar interest at this time. 1t will
be remembered that Senator Lodge
probably stood closer, personally,
to the former president during his
term than any other man now in
public life. so warm was their
friendship and SO intimate their
personal relations, it is not sur
prising that the colonel selected
the senator to review the achieve
ments of his last presidential term
in the speech before that conven-
ton. The colonel not onh read
the speech in manuscript, but
thoroughly approved it before it
was heard in the convention hall.
the paragraph referred to follows:
Nothing has added SO much to
President Roosevelt's just fame as
his persistent and irrevocable re.
fusal to break the unwritten law
of the republic by accepting a
nomination for a third term. By
this act of self-abnegatiop he
places his name and fame in the
secure keeping of history by the
side of that of tie immortal Wash
iugton.n
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-05-03
CITY COUNCIL
PROCEEDINGS

Moblidge, South Dakota, April
20, 1912.
Mobridge City Council met as
per adjournment of April -, 1917.
Present: i. =. StoltZman. mayor;
ID. c. Johns. JOIN Feeney. IaEes
Wrigley and j. ". Harris.
The minutes Of the previous
meeting we've duly read and APP
proved.
On motion of James Wrigley
seconded by John Feeney the fol
lowing bills were audited and al
lowed and the auditor directed to
issue warrants on the water main
fund therefor:
Deane Steam Pump Co.,
pump as per bid therefor $j61 90
w. j. Perry, pipe and fit
ing for pGmp.......... 69j "
Z. f. Pfanstiehl, labor at
taching pump to water
nam - 10
Bond and oath of Office of Mayor
elect F. Nj. Goodman was presented
and upon examination thereof it
was moved and seconded that the
same be approved. Carried.
Bond and oath of Office OF NJ. T..
Woods, city treasurer elect, was
presented and upon examination
thereof it was moved and seconded
that the same be approved. Car
lied.
Oath of Office of aldermen elect
as follows: Horace l.. McCaughey,
first ward; Fred j. Mast, second
ward; j. f. Glendy, third ward;
were duly presented and upon eX-
animation thereof it was moved
and seconded that each of said
oaths of Office be approved. Car
ried.
Moved to adjourn.
p. Z. STOLTZMAN,
Attest: Mayor.
NJ. r.. WOODS, City Auditor.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-05-03

With its utter disregard for the
truth, the Aberdeen American says
that The News last week attemp'-
ed to give Robert Eigheagle, of
Mclaughlin, he lie. The article
did not mention Mr.. Higheagle's
name, hut merely stated that the
American published a statement to
the effect that Congressman Burke
refused ID consider "A proposition
to pay the Indians for reservation
lands heretofore sold to homestead
ers. Mr.. Burke was not nor is he
now opposed to giving the Indians
what is coming to them under the
terms o. the treaty between them
and congress, and there was no
occasion for the American making
the assertion that the News does
UCt believe Mr.. H~lgheagle. 1t
was stated in unmistakabie lam
guage that the American was con
sidered as the falsifieY. and that
statement is re-iterated-or to be
more explicit, the statement is APP
piled to the present political editor
personally. The News does not
believe that Mr.. HigEeagIe made
the statement, bat that at least the
statements made by Mr.. High
eagle were garbled sufficiently to
answer the purpose for which it
vas intended-to place Mr.. Burke
in a wrong position before the peo-
pie of this part of the second con-
gIeSsional district.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-05-03

in the politics of our country. has
come to stay.
Edmunds county, by right Of
established precedent, is entitled
to the senatorial candidate at the
coming election.
If nominated and elected it will
be my privilege as we'll as duty to
represent the interests of all the
people of the district to the best of
my ability, and | pledge myself so
to do.
| have been a resident of Ed
munds county for nearly thirty
years and if by reason Of long resi-
de..ce, wide acquaintance through
out the district and record as a cit
izen, my candidacy meets with your
approval | shall be pleased to have
your support. X. F. Finch.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-05-03

From R~OOsevelt's New York
headquarters a statement was re-
Gently issued to the effect that the
colonel would rest his case with
the people on the issues he raised
in his Columbus Speech Inas-
much as the only issues" raised
by the colonel in his Columbus
speech were the 'recall' of Judges
and judicial decisions, there is apt
to be great disappointment among
his followers, for they have had
their ears to the ground, endeavor-
ing to hear some word from him
on the tariff issue in this campaign
but thus far not a word has he ut
tered on the vexed question.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-05-03
Is THIS A SQUARE DEAL?

The announcement Of the man
ayers of the campaign Of Theodore
Roosevelt for denomination that
they propose 10 contest every
southern delegate elected or 10 be
elected to the Chicago convention
Is a matter OF interest 10 republi-
cans all over the United States.
AS an evidence Of good faith the
Chicago Tribune, one of the lead
ing Roosevelt organs in the west,
Is printing a table of delegates to
the republican national convention
10 which nearly 100 delegates, in
structed for President Taft by con-
ventions regularly held by states
and congressional districts, under
the call of the republican national
committee, are set down as con
tested by Roosevelt" In it's issue
OF March 2lst, the Tribune fur
Their says:
The Roosevelt adherents in
this southern state (Mississippi)
are displaying activity, and if they
fail to obtain instructions for their
candidate, or an uninstructed dele
cation, a contest will undoubtedly
be made"
Republicans throughout the
country cannot forget that many
OF the delegates to the Chicago
convention from the south were
elected weeks ago in the same
manner as the delegates which
nominated Theodore Roosevelt in
1904 and, in fact, every other re-
publican president from Lincoln
to Taft. Roosevelt men partici
pated in those conventions, were
defeated and satisfied and offered
no protest or contest of their own
free will or volition.
Who is it that now announces
for them, weeks %afterward, that
they are ~contesting Mr.. Taft's
right to the delegates thus duly
electedf
What is the purpose of such an
announcement
Is it for the good Of the partyf
Is it q square deale
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-05-03
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
For State Senator.

Upon the solicitation Of many
friends in Walworth, Edmunds
and Corson counties, | hereby an
nounce myself as a candidate for
state senator from this district.
subject to the will Of the republi-
can voters at the June primaries.
if nominated and elected, | pledge
myself to look after the interests
Of all parts Of the district to the
best of my ability and to east my
vote for the candidate for United
States senator receiving the high
est number Of votes at the June
primaries. j. w. HARRIS.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-05-03
NOTICE TO BIDDERS.

Notice is hereby given that seal
ed bids will be received at the Of
flee of the City Auditor of Mo-
bridge, South Dakota, up to 8
O'Clock p. m. May 10, 1912, for
the laying of Waterman along
Montana Avenue and Grand Cross
ing Avenue in Mobridge, South
Dakota, five blocks of Waterman
and four fire MIGRANTS, in accord
ance with the plans and sneciica-
tons in the hands Of the City Au-
ditOr.
The City Council reserves the
right to reject any and all bids.
M. T. WOODS, City Auditor.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-05-03

Every farmer should learn ali
he could from observation and the
best ways of farming, but he
should not be a blind imitator,
and try to farm without any
thought or planning for himself.
He needs to study into the quality
OF his land, and what are the best
crops. he should do a good deal of
thinking and be original about his
work, not initiate someone else,
unless that is the best way. He
was given his brains to do some
thinking, and he should use them
to a good purpose.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-05-03

The pOstoffice department gave
out a statement or the postal saw
Jugs banks in South Dakota. 1t
says that January 31st there were
81 postal savings repositories with
over $50, 900 deposits, about 500
depOsitOrs or an average of ga per
depositOr. Since postal savings
banks opened in the state, about
600 accounts have been opened
and over 1900 deposits made, OF
an average of over two deposits
per depositor and about 400 with.
drawals. South Dakota ranks 43rd
in the number of depositors and
amount on deposit and And in
the total amount remaining on de-
post.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-05-03
For State Senator.

| wish to announce to the re-
publican voters of the counties of
Edmunds, Walworth and Corson,
that | am a progressive republi-
can candidate for the Office of state
senator in this district, subject to
the will of the republican voters,
at the June primaries.
The principle of the square
which | heartily approve,
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-05-03

and clerks alike, and when he goes
after something for his South Da.
kota constituents he gets results
in a hurry. The people cannot al
forl to lose him this year, and no
consideration should be given to
the campaign of a man who is try
ing to defeat Nh. Burke on a local
issue in South Dakota.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-05-03

New representatives in congress
and representatives from new
states never have the influence that
experienced members have. There
are nearly 400 men in the body
and it takes a long time to make q
working acquaintance with these
men. Congressman Burke from
this state is, now recognized by
both parties in congress as one Of
the leaders, and in all the different
departments where public bust
ness usually goes by red tape Mr.
Burke is known to the principal
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-05-03
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS,

Sealed proposals will be received
at the Office of the City Clerk of
dObridge, Walworth County,
South Dakota, up to twelve C2)
o'clock noon Monday the 9th day
May, 1912, for furnishing and
erecting a steel tower and tank of
100 900 gallons capacity, all of
such capacity to be at an elevation
Of not less than 100 feet above top
of foundation. All of the above
material and work to be furnished
and constructed in accordance with
the plans and specifications on file
in the Office of the City Auditor.
Certified check ST., 900. 90.
The City reserves the right tC
reject any and all bids.
M. T. WOODS,
City Auditor.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-05-03
For County Representative.

| am a candidate for the nomi-
nation of representative from Wal
worth county at the republican
primaries on June 18th. Expecting
to meet a great many Of the voters
of Mobridge and vicinity personal
ly within the near future and ask
ing for a square deal at their
hands, | am, Respectfully yours,
CARL +. CLEMENT.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-05-03
For County Auditor.

l hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the republican nomi
nation for county auditor Of Wal
worth county at the primaries to
be held next June. If nominated
and elected to the office, I pledge
myself to devote my entire time
to the discharge of its duties.
Soliciting your support, | am, ,e-
spectfully, FRED KRAUsE.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-05-03
For Sheriff.

l hereby announce that | am a
candidate for denomination for
sheriff Of Walworth county on the
republican ticket, at the primaries
to be held June 4th next. Having
served One term, | would kindly
ask the voters of the county to ex-
anime my record and if the same
merits their approval, | would So
licit their support.
III. l.. HUGHES.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-05-03
For County Auditor.

| hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the Office of county
auditor, subject to the decision Of
the republican. voters of the conn
ty at the June primaries. Re-
spectfully. III. Il. DEMALIGNON.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-05-03
For Representative.

To the Republican Voters Of Wal.
worth County:
| desire to announce that | am
candidate for the republican nomi-
nation as representative in the leg
islature. | will abide by the result
of the primaries in every respect
and if nominated and elected.
pledge myself to serve the best in
terests of the county and to this
end respectfully ask your support
and endorsement at the primaries
on June 4th. Yours very respect
fully, DIR. SIG. ROSENTHAL.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-05-03

eminent. If nominated and elect
ed, | pledge myself to further the
interests of the people of this
county at the state capital to the
best of my ability. Soliciting
your support, | am, respectfully,
w. Nj. PORTS.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-05-03
For County Treasurer.

hereby announce myself a cam
dldate for denomination for the Of
flee OF county treasurer, subject to
the will of the republican voters at
the primaries June 18th. | respect
fully solicit your support.
|. &. PRATTON.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-05-03
For Representative.

To the Voters of Walworth County:
At the request of friends, | am
a candidate for nomination to the
office Of representative from this
county on the republican ticket at
the primary election to be held on
June 4th. | believe in clean gov
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-05-03

have purchased 800 tons of ice
from Thompson Bros, ard will be
prepared to deliver same to the
people of Mobridge at any time in
any quantity desired. $500 and
$1,000 coupon books. Phone 30 g..
Thos. banner.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-05-03

State OF south Dakota. County of Walworth, IS,
LA. w. Rowlee. cashier of the above named
bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement
Is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
A. w. Rowlee, Cashier.
Of April, 1912.
(Seal) w. NJ. Potts. Notarv pubIic
My Commission expires Aug. II, 1918.
Correct Attest: j.. w. Harris
1.-TWO d~irectorsl l.. T.. Harris.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-05-03

Leases of lands adjoining town
IN 40, so or 100 acre facts. See
Goodman.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-05-03

Already the opposition to Hop.
Chas. II. Burke as a candidate for
congress are spreading the story
that he used his frank as a con-
gresham to send out his political
literature and has made some peo-
pie believe it because there were
no stamps upon the envelopes.
Pretty cheap politics and only used
to catch the unwary and most
credulous. The matter was not
sent from Washington at all but
from Pierre, and was mailed in
Congressman Burke's return en-
velope, but upon each one was
plainly printed lie paid Pierre,
SO. Oak. Permit No. 3" show
ing conclusively that the postage
was paid in Pierre. Peanut poll
ties never got anybody anything.
Webster Reporter.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-03
. a WONDERFUL SNAKE.
Il pefied the Attacks Of the Serpent
Killing iquana.

8 Il pefied the Attacks Of the Serpent
5;z.. Killing lquana.
Snakes on the pami,as Of South
America have many enemies. Burrow-
ing owls feed on them, and SO do herons
and storks, which kill them with u
blow Of their javelin beaks. The ty-
rant bird picks Up the young snake by
the tail and, flying to. branch or
stone, uses the reptile as q fail until
its life is. battered out. The large liz
4 ard OF the pampas, the iguana, IS q In
nous snake Killer. It smites the snake
!. to death with Its powerful tail. Mr..
/ Hudson in his Naturalist In La Pla-
tar tells this story:
One day friend Of mine was riding
4 out looking after his cattle. One end
Of Ills lasso was attached to his saddle,
ana the remainder of the forty foot
line was allowed to trail on the ground.
The rider noticed large iguana lying
apparently asleep. and. although he
rode within a few inches. It did not
4 stir. But no sooner had the rider pass
" ed than the trailing lasso attracted
4 the lizards attention, 1t dashed after
the slowly moving rope and dealt 1t
Z a succession Of violent blows with Its
TAIL When the whole of the lasso.
several yards Of whichhad been pound
ed In vain. haG passed by. the iGuana,
with uplifted head, gazed after 1t with
establishment. Never had such Won
derful snake crosseza IT'S path before.
f t ~ Is
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-03
. GAVE ALL He HAD.
The Romantic Story Of m Old Call

The Romantic Story Of IN Old Call
fornia Miner.
1.-THE finest gentleman I ever knew"
said. Mark Twain once. was an old
California miner who could barely
write his own uame. he was a forty
miner. and ne and his partner mad
struck 1t ricb IN the early days. The
old man mad neither chick nor child.
and be had worked hard all his life.
apd when he did get his money he
hardly knew what to do with it.
HE did not try to jump into society
or to push his way with the big fei-
lows there. Re continued to live with
the people whom he had associated
with all his life. and many an act Of
kindness was done. many wandering
SOD and father saved. many o sorrow
ing womun's burden lightened aud her
home frightened by an unknown o.
nor. whose Identity With the old man
was only known to a few.
1T was different with the partner.
He had II wife and two daughters with
social aspirations. and after whole
lot OF pushing aud hauling and SHOW
ing they landed In society. The ex-
pense was too much OF u drain on the
husbands purse. and he speculated.
With the inevitable outcome. He Host
his entire fortune and then shot him
SELF Then 1t was that the true gen.
tleness Of the old man showed Itself.
The. widow and her daughters had no
one, to turn to- hut him. aDd he did not
tdisappoint them. &c saved thelr home
for them when everything, else went
under the hummer. and ne maintained
them in all the regal style TO- which
they were accustomed. although he
stili lived in his old lodgings. he lived
long enough to see both Of the girls
we'll married and the mother carefully
settled In life. Then he died 10 a
charity hospital in San Francisco. BE
had spent every penny he owned on
the family OF his partner"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-03
a Traaic WeGdina Einc,

a tragic. story Ut Il forgotten wed.
ding ring is told in the Lives Ut the
<Lindsays." He should have been at
church when Colin Lindsay, the young
Earl OF Kalcarras. was quietly eat
ing bis breakfast in nightgown and
slippers. Reminded that Mnuritia ut
Nassau was waiting for hin, at the al
lar. he hurried to church, hut forgot
the ring. A friend present give him
one. which he. without looking at
placed on the brides finger. After the
ceremony was over the countess gnnc-
pd at her hand and beheld a grin
ming deaths head on her, ring. She
fninted away. and the omen made such
an Impression on her thar on recover
Ing she declared she was destined 10
die within u year. presentimpnt thn,
probably brought about its own .ful
tillment, for In few months the care.
less Colin was widOwer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-03
The Old. WAY Of PASSING Bills

A document found among the Duke
OF Rutiand's papers at RelvUir castle
throws d curious light upon the mode
ut getting private bills through tn.
English house OF commons III the days
Of King Charles IL. The c',se IN hand
was the divorce bill OF John Lord d,
Roos. an affair that caused grpnt
deal of gossip in its day. One Of his
siordship's agents wrote IN Jantiar,
1867: ION Wednesday, last ! got six
and forty of the house of commons t"
the Dog tavern. In the railce ynrd ut
West minister. when were present MIR.
Attorney General and Mr.. George
Montagu. AS soon as they had dinea
we, carried them all to the house of
commons. and they passed the bill. as
the committee. without any amend
;nents. ana ordered it to b. reported
the next day"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-03
GERMAN CUSTOMS LAW
is May Not Always Be Expensive, but
7 .0ooe Taka Tina - "

Il May Not Always Be Expensive, but
It Does Take Time.
.lf you travel In Germany you want
to be careful to declare all dutiable
goods ut the border. even down to q
toothpick," said former attacbe. III
may not save you much money, bur
It will save you vexatious delays;
with u friend came over from St
Petersburg by way Of Stockholm 10
I<iel on our way to Berlin. n had
bought in Russia half dozen @gufi
metal holders for tea glasses, not worth
over 10 cents apiece, and had packed
them in Russian helmet. The latter
had II spike on top of it.
THE customs officer at kiel asked
whether had anything dutiable. and
as tue holders were of insignificant
value l said No
THAT did not satisfy him. He
thrust his hand down into the bag
roughly. and the first thing he came
into contact with was the spike OF
that helmet. He jumped back, with
German oath. and then he reached
NOWu uOIe SduIAOuo'Js 6ANoOSo aSeAS
spike and pulled the helmet up. the
contents dropping out.
".Aha. So! he exclaimed in tri-
umph, .transfxing me with look.
/. ."Then he charged me with evading
the law and with smuggling. He left
us under guard, and there we stayed
while we saw our train pull out. Final
" the Herr Oberinspektor. in brilliant
uniform and with sword clankins. came
along back with him.. He pompously
inquired who we were. We explained.
~ believe you. gentlemen. he re-
piled after some questioning and con-
siderable deliberation. but you are
amenabie to the law and will. have to
pay the duty and fine equal to the
amount Of duty Then he hurried
away to get the articles appraised:
1--WE felt we had got into a mixup.
We counted over the German money
we had between us. and 1t amounted
to less than So. We had nothing be-
sides but drafts ON Berlin. and If the
duty and tiuc amounted to much we
were in for all sorts Of trouble.
"Tinally the Herr Oberinspektor
came back with a bundle Of papers in
his hands. He informed us that we
could be liberated upon the. payment
Of 60 pfennigs. which Is about IL cents.
For this we had lost three hours
New York Sun,