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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1912-10-19
IMPORTANT POLITICAL MOVE
Plans Formulating to solidify Repub-
hcan Party in South Dakota
to Defeat Wilson.

Sioux Falls, s. D., Oct. 13.-An inn
portant political move which isexpected
to take South Dakota out of the list oi
states in which Woodrow Wilson has q
fighting chance, and place 1t safely in
the republican column, according to good
authority, is about to be made in South
Dakota in connection with the presi.
dental elector mix-up on the republican
side of the fence.
1t is learned that for several days cor
respondence has been passing between
the leaders of that faction of the repub-
lican party which is in control of the
machinery of the party in the State, and
which placed five Roosevelt men on the
regular republican ticket for presidential
electors. with view to perfecting plan
to satisfy the demands of the anti Roose-
welt republicans of South Dakota, so all
the republicans of the State can unite
upon a single electoral ticket. AS q re-
suit of the correspondence it is stated
that within few days the FIVE Roose-
velt men placed on the ticket as electors
will unite in public statement and
pledge to all republicans in South Da-
kota, that, if elected, and Roosevelt is
found to be out of the race when the
balloting at the November election is
announced, they will vote solidly for
the reelection of President Taft, whom
they will say they favor rather than take
the chances of having a democratic
president.
1t is not admitted by the Roosevelt
republicans, who are behind the move
ment to have the FIVE nominees for elec-
tor thus announce themselves, that the
threat of the anti Roosevelt republicans
in South Dakota to vote for Wilson had
anything to do with this plan being de.
cided upon, but they say that above
everything else they arerepublicans and
do not wish to directly or indirectly aid
in the defeat of republican for presi-
dent of the United States.
In furtherance of this end II. G. Pres
ton, of Mitchell, Roosevelt elector, has
written a letter for publication, part of
which is as follows:
1.-TWO or three weeks ago." says Mr..
Preston, II publicly stated that if elected
one of the presidential electors, should
vote for Theodore Roosevelt in prefer
ence to William Howard Taft, and / am
still of that opinion.
However, if Roosevelt cannot be
elected, and it should become a contest
between Mr.. Taft and Woodrow Will
son, and my vote would elect Taft and
thereby defeat democratic principles an d
free trade policies 1 will vote for Mr..
Taft"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1912-10-19

From Alfred Gerling, who came up
from Fairburn yesterday, it was learned
that Mrs. McDermond, of Fairburn, died
there yesterday morning, after an ex-
tended illness. Mrs. McDermond has
run the hotel at Fairburn for the past
twenty years. She lost her husband
many years ago, and since that she has
taken care of her family of children, and
accumulated some property, by hard
work and frugality. Her son, Fred, was
in town yesterday and took a casket
down with him last evening. Rapid
City Journal, 18th.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1912-10-19
SOUTH DAKoTANS LET
THE PEOPLE RULEP

In the interest of the State, vote "YES"
for the proposed Party Primary Law in
November. 1t cleans up the official
spoils system. 1t makes principles in
stead of persons the issue. 1t provides
heavy penalties for buying votes. 1t
gives you popular vote on party en-.
dorsement ofPost Masters. 1t makes for
majority rule. Itlimits the use ofmoney
by the candidates. 1t gives the poor
man show. I. provides conservative
party recall. 1t establishes represent
ative and popular party government
Don't fail to vote eyes" It will appear
first on the ballot.-Adv.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1912-10-19

Voters who expect to cast their bal
lots at the general election November
9th must register before election day to
be sure that they will be permitted to
vote. The law requires that registra-
tion day be held before the general
election and all voters must have their
names on the registration books before
election. Their votes may be sworn in
later but that will cause much trouble
and delay both for the judges and the
yoters
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1912-10-19
PERSONAL MENTION.

Ed. N. Davis went over to Keystone
Monday.
DR.. Martin Long was in Rapid City on
business the forepart of the week.
VIM. Lovett made business trip to
Deadwood the last end of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Montgomery
were in from Pass Creek Tuesday after
supplies.
Mrs. A. ]. Jones left Sunday evening
for Utica, Neb., where she was called by
the illness of brother.
J. R. Lang. of Litchfeld, Neb., was q
business visitor in Custer Wednesday
He was here after lumber.
Mrs. Charles Reder, of the Golden
Gables ranch, near Bakerville, was in
Custer Monday, shopping.
Chas. Snyder, we'll to do stockman
of Red Canyon, was transacting business
at the county seat Saturday.
State Senator Denis Henault came
down from Deadwood Tuesday evening
to look after his political fences.
Miss Hylda Miller, who is teaching
the Otis school. spent Saturday and Sun
day with her parents in this city.
w. W. Graham and family, of Capa
S. D., were pleasant callers at the home
of Rev. E. ]. Fish and family Tuesday.
Ira McFadden, democratic candidate
for Register of Deeds, is in the east end
of the County, looking after his political
fences.
H. o. Alexander and Banks Stewart,
two prominent travelling men of Dead
wood, we're transacting business in Gus
ter Wednesday.
NJ. ]. Bailey and e. A. Dickson are in
Montrose, Colo, this week looking after
their irrigation project and land inter
ests near that town.
L. G. Dunn, representing the Peregory
& Moore Cigar company, of Counci
Bluffs, Iowa, was transacting business ir
Custer Wednesday.
VIM. Wiehe, connected with the Blacl
Hills National Forest, with headquar
ters at Deadwood, spent Sunday in Gus
ter with relatives and friends.
T. w. Delicate left Tuesday mornin,
for Sioux Falls to serve on the peti
jury, summoned to meet during tn,
term of the United States court ther,
this week.
Miss Don Lane, who has been spend
ing the past week visiting with Mrs. ]
r. Cruson and Mrs. w. J. Reynick, de
parted for her home at Deadwood Tues
day morning.
Mrs. Pink Ayres and children cam
up from Hot Springs Wednesday morn
ing, where they have been for the pas
several months for the benefit of th
formers health.
F. B. Smith, who has been spendin
the summer with his daughter nea
Boulder, Colo, returned Thursday G
last week to spend the winter with hi
son, Walter. Mr.. Smith is looking a
hale and hearty as ever.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1912-10-19
i. F. Parks. Republican candidate

]. F. Parks, Republican candidate for
State Senator of the 42nd district, COM
prising the counties of Custer and Fall
River, is a prominent business man Of
Hot Springs, who stands for the best
progressive principles Of his party. He
is man who could be relied upon to
use his utmost endeavors for the best
interests OF his constituents. One of his
pet wishes is to secure an appropri
alton for the tuberculosis hospital at
Custer, an act which will be credit to
the State. Years Of experience qualify
him admirably for this Office.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1912-10-19

Miss Laura Lindley, state secretary of
the Anti-Saloon League, was in Custer
Sunday, delivering two addresses, one
in the morning at the M. E. church, and
another at the Congregational church In
the evening. Miss Lindley is a pleas
ing speaker, and was greeted by good
audiences.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1912-10-19

The farmers of the country have in
creased their income this year over last
by nearly quarter billion of dollars.
Every section of our country reports
bigger crops than were expected month
or two ago.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1912-10-19

Mrs. 7. A. Town, l07 9th ST., Water.
town, 8. D., writes: "My four children
are subject to hard colds and I always
use Foley's Honey and Tar Compound
with splendid results. Some time ago ]
had a severe attack of la grippe and the
doctor prescribed Foley's Honey and
Tar Compound and am sure of good re.
suits" A. ]. Jones.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1912-10-19

The Buffalogap Gazette of last week
states that j. G. Carr, former resident
of this place, went to Hot Springs Sat-
urday and entered the National Home
for disabled soldiers. Mr.. Carr had been
quite poorly for some time and hoped
the care, and good rest at the Home
would put him on his feet again.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1912-10-19

d. V. Coe, who has been at Neigh,
Neb., visiting his daughters for the past
three months, returned to Custer Sun.
day. After short visit here with his
son, Sam, Mr.. Coe intends to 60 to Cali.
fornia to spend the winter.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1912-10-19

Geo. T. Craddock, Rubie, Ark, says
II was bothered with lumbago for seven
years 80 bad could not work. tried
several kinds of kidney medicine which
gave me little or no relief. Two bottles
of Foley Kidney Fills cured me and now
l can do any kind ofwork. cheerfully
recommend them to my friends" A. J,
Jones.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1912-10-19

Forest Ranger VIM. Poe informs the
News that he finished the construction
of the telephone line from here to the
Lookout station on Harney Peak, last
Tuesday. This gives him direct COM
munication with Forest headquarters at
Custer, which will expedite business
matters to great extent.-Hill City
Nawa
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1912-10-19

Congregational Church = Services for
Sunday. Sunday School at 10 O'Clock a.
m. Preaching at ii o'clock a. rn. and
7:30 o'clock p. m. Young Peoples meet
ing at 6:30 o'clock p. m. Everyone cor
daily invited to these services.
Rev. K. w. Powell, Pastor.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1912-10-19

The Quartermaster from Fort Keogh
remount station will be at Fort Meade
October Oath and 25th to purchase ac-
ceptable three and four-year-old horses.
He will also purchase few matured
cavalry and artillery horses. If any oi
our local horse raisers are interested
they should meet the Quartermaster al
either Fort Meade or Hermosa on the
dates named.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1912-10-19

County Auditor Coe has mailed out
the registration blanks to the various
precincts of the County. The registra-
tion boards will sit on Tuesday, October
29th, one week before election day.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1912-10-19

John Conway, nominee for county
treasurer; John Putnam, nominee for
sheriff; Register of Deeds McFadden,
and Senator Henault left Wednesday in
Lovett's auto for campaigning tour in
the eastern part of the County. They
are all candidates on the Democratic
N iakat
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1912-10-19
JTH DAKOTA. SATURDAY. OCTOBER I9. 1871.
In THE INTERBsT OF
SUGAR BEET INDUSTRY.

L
In THE INTERB5T OF
| SUGAR BEET INDUSTRY.
The following reply has been received
by Will Courtney, in answer to letter
addressed to the South Dakota State
College and Experiment Station at
Brookings:
BRooKINas, 8. D., Oct. Is, 1912.
MY DEAR Mr.. COURTNEY:
Your esteemed favor In re-testing of
sugar beets has been handed to me for
reply.
I will analyze oil your samples for
you free Of charge. All the expense to
you will be the express on the samples
TO this station. You are to prepay that.
In taking samples select beets from
the middle of the row. Do not send
extreme either way, large or small.
Send about eight pound samples so as !
can make composite tests. As soon as
the sample is taken wrap each beet
in paper. Then place them in cloth
sack and send on Immediately before
they wilt or change in any way.
Very large beets growing at end of
rows are low in sugar content. Very
small ones may be unripe. If you want
an expert opinion on each sample, 1t
would be well to send with each one
cultivation data, such as kind of soil,
how seed bed was prepared, time of
sowing, width of rows, how cultivated
and date of harvest.
With the kindest regards,
JAS. II. SHEPARD.
Persons who have raised sugar beets
in this locality are requested to bring in
fair sample and leave it either at the
First National or Custer County banks
and they will send same in for testing.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1912-10-19

w. A. Nevin, Republican candidate
for County Treasurer, was in Custer q
day or two the latter part of last week.
He speaks very hopeful of his prospects
in the coming election.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1912-10-19

Methodist church services for Sunday,
October 20th.--Sunday School 10 a. m.
Preaching at IL a. m. Epworth League
meeting at $50 p. m. Preaching at
Mayo at 2:S0 p. M, and Pringle at 7:30
i. j. Fish, Pastor.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1912-10-19

The bank at Owanka, in the eastern
part of Pennington county, was blown
up on the night of October 1lth and re-
lieYed of 81 10000.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1912-10-19

Mrs. d. W. Webster has been confined
to her home for the past two weeks with
illness. At this writing she is slowly
improving.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1912-10-19
REPUBLICAN TICKET.
Republican County Ticket.

Big crops solve more problems than
all of the campaign orators.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1912-10-19

Speaking of worshiping the Golden
Calf, have you tried to buy any veal
outlets lately?
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1912-10-19

The town board met in regular month.
ly session Monday evening.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1912-10-19

A Farmers Institute will be held al
Pringle next Wednesday, Oct. 23rd.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1912-10-19

The Grand Worthy Matron of the
Order Eastern Star arrived in the city
Thursday morning, and in the evening
officially visited the local chapter.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1912-10-19

Threshing goes merrily on although
up to week ago it has been PROPOSE
tion to move from one job to another,
but the work was done between show
ers. However, straw stacks are looming
up in every direction. Some fields are
yielding as high as 70 and so bushels
per acre. VIM. Hoy threshed over 8, ,00C
bushels of oats last week, some averag'
ing 65 bushels per acre.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1912-10-19

Two weeks from next Tuesday is cleo
ton day.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1912-10-19
He says that he is "feeling bully"

E. E. Quiggle has gone to Mystic to
superintend the removal of big mill
located there, to Spokane, where it will
be set up and operated by a Chicago
company, which is represented by F. H.
Long, who is here looking up the inter
ests of his company. The mill was orig
inally erected at Mystic, was an electri-
cal proposition designed to treat ore by
a new method, but did not prove sue
cess. When rebuilt at Spokane it will
be stamp mill.--Rapid City Journal.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-08-10
EXTRA SESSION OF THE GENERAL
ASSEMBLY CALLED.

Gov. Hall has issued call for an
extra session of the general assem-
bly, to consider the report Of the tax
commission and the submission to
the people Of such constitutional
amendments as may be necessary
to bring about the reforms and
changes in the assessment and tax
system of the state recommended
by the commission.
The date set for the convening of
the extra session is Monday, August
IL, and the duration Of the sitting
is fixed at fifteen days.
No other object is specified in
the call than consideration Of the
tax commissions report. Mayor Mar.
tin Behrman of New Orleans tele-
graphed from French Lick Springs,
Ind, where he is sojourning for rest
and recuperation, requesting the
governor to include in the call au-
thority for the Introduction Of neces-
sary legislation to reduce the fees
| of the district attorney of Orleans
parish. To this request Gov Fla
responded as follows:
Replying to your telegr9~ re
greet to say that on consi taation ]
do not deem it expedieYag 4 the cir
oumstances to include 6ieonr<he call FOR
extraordinary session,5rd one Of its
objects, legislation rdeafve to a re
ductiop of the fees the district
isattorney for Orleat isparish, as re
quested BY you. I .jthis connection
| it may be said pat the proposed
Legislation is local in character, af-
fecting only the city of New Or
leans An opportunity was but re
Gently afforded at the regular SEES
sion of the general assembly to have
| it passed. A bill was introduced, but
although the legislation seemed quite
desirable, it was defeated, largely
if not entirely, in consequence of
tie opposition, with but few excep-
tons, of the representatives from the
city. | am not advised that there
has been any change of view in
that regard on their part. But, at
iall events, the situation IS not such
as to justify the exercise of the ex-
! traordinaIy power invoked. =
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-08-10
SUGGESTION TO THE NEW IL
FOURCHE LEVEE BOARD.

The appointment of an entirely new
set Of commissioners; for the La
fourche basin leyee district, as an
nounced by Governor Hall on the Bird
instant. is noted elsewhere in today's
Chief, and in that connection we nave
taken occasion to republish the rec
ord as given in our issue of June ~
relative to the election OF Donald
sonville as the legal domicile of the
board. We feel confident that when
the new commissioners examine THIS
record and assure themselves of its
accuracy there will be no difference
of opinion among them concerning
the absolute justice and legality OF
Donaldsonvilles title, Or the proprle-
ty of holding their meetings in this
city.
It is unnecessary to expatiate up
on the motives and influences that
brought about the Illegal change OF
domicile to Gretna, for these have
been well understood. It is safe to
assume that these influences will be
nil under the new dispensation, and
that Governor Halls appointees, like
| Governor Hall himself, will be guided
| by law and equity rather than per-
sonal convenience or partisan expedi-
ency.
| Taking it for granted, therefore,
that Donaldsonvil1e will henceforth
4 be reinstated in her rights as dom
/ icile Of the Lafourche leVee board,
/ we suggest to the members of that
body the propriety of selecting their
Z Ascension colleague, Ferdinand B.
Lemann, as president of the board.
Not only is Mr.. Lemann fully and
admirably qualified for the post, but
the fact that he is a resident OF
Donaldsonyille will greatly facilitate
the transaction of the boards bust
ness and the performance of the
presidents important duties. Econ
omy and despatch will be insured By
such a selection.
/ Mr.. Lemann's father, the late la
mented Bernard lLemann, was the
first president Of the Lafourche ba
sin levee board, and it is a high ye'
merited compliment to the son t
n express confidence that he has the
ability to emulate the efficient ane
distinguished service his estimabl'
father rendered in that position.
Without knowing whether Commits
sioner Lemann or his friends have
any idea of pressing his claims t.
the presidency, The Chief has NJ
hesitation in advocating his election
as appropriate and judicious iron
every point Of view.
E4t
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-08-10
CHARLES T. WORKMAN.
To the Democrats Of Ascension, a
a,,ryntian and ST lanes.

To the Democrats Of Ascension, AS
sumption and St. James:
At the personal solicitation of nu-
merous friends, and to crafty what
I hope will be deemed a pardonable
ambition, i announce myself can
didate for judge of this judicial dis
trict to succeed Hon. Paul Leche.
My candidacy is subject to the ac-
ton of the Democratic primary. !
realize the responsibility of this i'm
portant position. and if you honor
me with election, I will endeayor to
discharge, diligently, faithfully and
conscientiously, all the duties of the
office.
CHAs. II. WORKMAN.
NapoleonvilIe, La, Mar. 20, 1912.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-08-10
VOLUME XLII-NUMBER /.

With last weeks issue The Chief
completed its forty-first year of pub
LEGATION, and today marks the COM
mencement Of volume forty-tWo. The
paper is SO well established and its
character and career are SO intimate
ly related to those of the community
in which it has been a fixture for
so many years, that it is unnecessary
to consume time and space in review
ing its past or outlining its future.
Suffice it. to say that we are
thankful to all who have given us
their patronage; that we ask a con-
tinuance of their faVors and solicit
the advertising, subscription and job
printing orders of such Of our peo-
pie as have not heretofore been NUM-
=bered among our patrons. We be-
lieYe it to be to the interest OF
everybody concerned in the welfare
of the town and parish that the pa
per be literally sustained, because
the condition and enterprise Of
community are generally gagged By
and reflected in the local press.
Therefore 1t is that both civic pride
and self-interest should impel every
business man and firm to advertise
in "a Wide-AWake Home NeWspa:
per" like The Chief, and every read
ing citizen to be numbered among its
subscribers.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-08-10
FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
PHILIP II. GILBERT

hereby announces himself as a candi-
date for reelection to the office of
district attorney OF the Twenty
Seventh Judicial District, comprising
the parishes Of Ascension, Assump-
tion and ST.. James, and solieits the
support Of the Democratic voters of
the district in the Democratic pri-
mary election.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-08-10
10 the voters Of Ascension Parish:

To the Voters Of Ascension Parish:
+ hereby announce that am can
didate for the office of associate Jus
tice of the Supreme Court of the state,
from the fourth supreme court dis
trict, of which the parish Of Ascen-
sion forms part, at the Democratic
primary election to be held for the
nomination OF a candidate for that
office, In the latter part of August
or the early part of September next
I can only say that, If nominated
and elected to that office, ! will en-
deayor to discharge the responsive
duties Of it to the best of my ability
WALTER GUION.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-08-10
FOR CIRCUIT JUDGE
JUDGE PAUL LECHE

of Ascension hereby announces his
candidacy for Judge of the Court OF
Appeals, Second District Of the First
Circuit, and solicits the kind sup
port of the Democratic voters of said
district in the Democratic primary
election to be held the latter part
of August or the beginning Of Sep
tember next.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-08-10
NICHOLS PUGH

hereby announces himself as can
didate for the office of associate
iustice OF the supreme court OF Lou
isiana. from the fourth supreme
court district, subject to the ACTON
Of the Democratic primary election TO
10 held for the nomination of can
didate for that office in August or
September next.