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The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-05-02
AGENTS ESPIONAGE
LeSiSlATVE MEMORIAL BEARS
FRUlT-LAND OFFICE IN
VESTIGATlON.
OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST
FROM the Capitol City, the Various
State Institutions and From
Many Different Parts OF
the Sunshine State.

Rapid City-O. w. LANCE. assistant
attorney for the interior department,
mas arrived from Washington and
started to investigate the work of spe-
clal agents of the LAND office with ref
erence to a system of espionage, which
1t is alleged has grown up and works
a detrlment to homesteaders in prov
ing up on land in western South Da-
kota.
Another matter which will come
under the investigation of attorney
LANCE is the Chamberlain-Gregory
Carter land office muddle. This is a
sectional quarrel which has grown up
IN political circles and has become so
fervent that the land department at
washington will adjust it on the re-
port OF a statement of facts as pre-
scented by Attorney LANCE upon his re-
turn to Washington.
Shortly before releasing the reins
of the executive office of president.
Mr.. Taft consolidated the Chamber
lain and Gregory land offices and re-
moved them to Carter. When Presi-
dent Wilson took up the reins of gov
eminent, he revoked the Taft order
and reapportioned the district. attach
ing a part to the Pierre office and a
part to the Gregory office. This ar
rangement is fully as unsatisfactory
as was Taft's attempt to please the
people and Attorney LANCE will now
attempt to adjust same.
The investigation by Attorney
LANCE grows out of a memorial sent
congress by the South Dakota legis-
lature, which in part follows:
There has grown up in the prac-
tice of the general land office Of the
federal government a system of es-
pionage that works extreme hardship
on many of our settlers upon home
stead lands. and this espionage per
mits the most serious abuses of the
recommendation power held by the
inspectors Of the general land office.
There has come under the notice
of many of our citizens cases in which
some men who had selfish purposes to
serve in getting rid of some home
steader who stood in their way, and
hv entering protest to the mai proof
of settlers who we're honestly hoping
10 make a good effort at establishing
themselves upon new farms, have
brought much hardship and needless
expense upon the settlers thus pro-
tested.
I'VE believe that the long DELAYS in
securing patents to lands that nave
been homesteaded have caused. in
some cases, large losses to the state
in tax ven
The uncertainty of obtaining IL
tie to homestead lands has caused this
land to be deemed a ~iuctuating Sc
curity, and rates of interest to be
high and losses small, thus hamper
ing the legitimate growth of the
state
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-05-02
BOYS to Reform School.

Deadwood-After hearing three
boys whose ages are 16. IA and II
whereby they robbed numerous local
stores and secured much plumber,
County Judge Russell sentenced all
three to the reform school at Plankin-
ton. The boys worked like expert
enced burglars and sold their booty
for spending money and We're only
caught by an accident, but each con
fessed his part on the witness stand.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-05-02
johnson CONSTITUTES Highway Law.

Pierre.-The townships which failed
to make levy in March, 1913, for
taxes for road purposes, under the pro-
visions of the new law which author.
lied this levy and provides that war
rants may be issued against the pro-
ceeds for the calendar year of 1913,
now have no money TO devote to road
purposes, is the opinion rendered by
Attorney General Johnson. Many
townships failed to levy a road tax
in September. 1912, because of the
road law being suspended in the coun-
ty and the new law was passed TO
cover such emergencies. The town
ships which failed to take advantage
of it in March are now without road
funds.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-05-02
NEW HEAD OF NAVIGATION BUREAU

Secretary Daniels has appointed
Commander Victor Blue of South
Carolina to be chief OF the bureau of
navigation. navy department, in place
Of Capt. Philip Andrews. resigned.
The incumbent of that office has the
rank and pay of a real admiral.
Before the navy personnel had
fairly recovered from the surprise
caused by the change in head OF the
navigation bureau, Secretary Daniels
issued a fresh order that will have
f~ar-reaching consequences. That
makes sea service an absolute condi-
ton for promotion. It took the form
Of an instruction to the naval exam
lining board, requiring;
That officers coming up for pro-
molten snail have had sufficient sea
services In the grade from which
they are to be promoted, to insure
beyond doubt hat they are fully
qualified and experienced at sea to
perform the sea duties Of the next
higher grade"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-05-02
VIII Gain Freedom After 80 Years.

W." Sdlh VTCCOOm AIlCI 81 Years.
Pierre.-The way to freedom has
been opened to Edward Davis, who
was sent to the penitentiary II years
ago from Stanley county on a charge
of murder. Davis, who was a boy at
that time, was found guilty of murder
ing a Wyoming horse dealer by the
name of Carlson, and disposing of his
horses. Davis claimed the death of
Carlson resulted from a fight, but he
was given a life sentence. He has
had an application before the state
board for Communication Of sentence
for many years, but this has been OPP
posed by residents of Stanley county.
But after this lapse of time the oppo-
sition to clemency has been with
drawn and the board committed the
sentence to 80 years, which. with good
time off. means that Davis will be
free in less thar a year.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-05-02
New Sstinn at Huron.

Huron-The official statement of
General Superintendent C. T. Dixie, of
the Chicago and Northwestern Rail.
way company, that a handsome new
passenger station and freight depot
will be built here this summer, as
sures considerable addition to HUI
ron's building activities for the year.
The Northwestern will spend about
$4,000 on the structure.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-05-02
No Important CHANCES.

Huron.-The state board of regents
for South Dakota has closed it's annual
meeting in this city after a two days
session. The board had for it's chief
business while here the election of the
faculty of the various state institu-
tons, and all Of the institutions
were settled for the coming year
by the reelection of the old officials,
excepting that the presidency of the
state college at Brookings and Of the
state university at Nermillion were
passed for the present. They will be
attended to in time, and there will
probably be no change. The board in
tends visiting the state experimental
farm at Highmore, but decided to wait
until the growing season had ad-
vanced somewhat.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-05-02
McADOO SUGGESTS USE OF MAIL

The United States mail Is sug
gested by Wilhm G.. McAdoo, secre-
tary Of the treasury, as the best
means Of applying for a job in his
department OF the federal govern
ment. Driven almost to distraction
by the rush Of the hungry to his pie
counter during the first days he was
in office, he slipped back the other
night to New York as a haven OF
refuge from the mob. Mr.. McAdoo
returned the next morning su Efficiently
rested and refreshed, but the army OF
job hunters also had a good est in
Washington during his absence, and
they swarmed about him thicker than
ever.
Mr.. McAdoo, in desperation, gave
out this statement:
Without any disposition to be
1~isobliging. | am compelled to discon-
tinue my efforts to receive personal
applications for Office. / have tried
It for ten days and / find that It
my entire time and leaves
public business. Besides, 1t is absolute]
could remember At the end Of a day g,
his ear.
Applications should be made In "
the treasury. They will be filed ~ re,
han II pressed IN peEson-"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-05-02
New Corporations.

Pierre.-The Sioux Falls Brewing
company, with lncorporators Charles
N. Noss, of Davenport, Ia; William
Ontjes. of Sioux Falls. and C.. O. Bailey,
Of Sioux Falls, has been incorporated
and authorized to issue stock 70 the
extent Of $500, 900.
The Willard Hotel company, Of Lem
mon, S. D., has been Incorporated with
capital stock of $40 900. The tncor
porators are Harry J.. Tremain, of Min.
neapolis; c. E.. Griffith, of ST. Paul,
and w. f. Eddy, of Lennon.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-05-02
SECRETARY BRYAN JOKES OF OFFICE

William Jennings Bryan is heartily
enjoying his new position as secretary
of state, according to the Impressions
he gave a number Of friends with
whom he c~onversed the other day.
Dixon Williams. president OF the
Southern club of Chicago, which enter
tanned the colonel, is telling a number
of anecdotes which the secretary
related.
This new position Of mine has put
me in a place where / can get back
at my critics." said Mr.. Bryan in the
course of a conversation. "All l have
to do is to appoint them to some
diplomatic post.
You see, there are a great varie-
ty of posts. If l want to get a man
out Of the country all / have to do is
to send him to some remote place.
The trouble is hal ] can send him
only 1880 miles at M time. If I
send him any farther he'd be coming
back.
I'm beginning to think" he contin-
"a a good thing To %apDoint only RapUh-
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-05-02
To Build $4,000 School.

Aberdeen.-The Catholics Of Sacred
Heart parish here will erect a $4,000
parochial school here this summer.
The building will be three stories high
and measure so by 120 on the exterior.
In the basement will be a gymnasium,
winter chapel and miscellaneous
rooms, the second floor will contain
ten modem class rooms and the third
will be occupied by an auditorium
seating 500 people.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-05-02
Need Care Of Home.

A Philadelphia physician who en-
joys a handsome practice and excel
lent hospital connections, told me an
interesting although terrible thing.
About 80 per cent out Of every 700 ba-
bies thai are sent to hospitals for
bringing up die. The death rate
among such unfortunates is seven
times as great as with infants who
have the immediate care of mothers.
Truly there is something needed in a
child's life besides food, shelter and
clothing Philadelphia Record.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-05-02
Eleven LAWYERS Admitted to Bar.

Pierre.-The supreme court on
Tuesday announced the admission OF
steven new lawyers on examination
,efore the court, three of whom are
women. The list is, Iva Taylor, Rapid
City; Alice Floy Rassett. Rapid City;
Alice A. Prince, Chicago; Hastings M.
Robertson. Allen; Thornton B. Owen,
Sioux Falls; Albert Williamson, Ken
aebec: julius M. Coon, Sioux Falls;
William A. Terrell, Aberdeen: Mayo
l.. PARCELS, Fort Pierre; Max C.
Stokes, Aberdeen: Hiram A. Rodee.
Nitcne..
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-05-02
Refuses Commission Government.

Sisseton.-Sisseton turned down the
commission form Of government here
at a special election called to vote
upon the subject. The vote was very
light, there being % votes in favor
of the icy form and 1873 against, a
total of 208 votes cast. as compared to
364 votes cast at the municipal cleo
ton held a week before.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-05-02
Oil Driliinu by Hand.

Oil exists in great quantities in
Siam, but the methods of securing it
are exceedingly crude. The wells are
not more than sixty feet deep and
are dug by hand. The oil secured is
that which is baled from the bottom
of the we'll by dippers OF long sticks
of bamboo. The oil is sold to the ma
tives who live within calling distance
of the wells.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-05-02
Disconcertino.

I'VE formed a club of girls sworn
to marry no man commanding less
than $4,000 q year" And what
broke it up" "A young fellow came
along who was earning $50 a week.
Buffalo Commercial.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-05-02
Acquitted by Jury.

Lead.-John White, who was arrest
ed here some time ago on the charge
of killing two elk that had strayed
fTca the Wyoming game preserve,
had his trial last week and was ac-
quilted. His defense was that he was
ious neighbor.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-05-02
BACK TO FARM IS PLAN OF MOORE

Willis L.. Moore, chief of the
weather bureau, whose resignation, Il
take effect July 81. has been accepted
by the president, broke winter camp
in the Powhatan hotel the other day
and supposedly started on a hike to
his Rockville home.
A large and profitable estate is
owned by the chief of the weather
bureau near Rockville, That he will
devote his attentions to this and his
Virginia place is generally expected.
Professor Moore is a native of
Scranton, Pa, where he was born
January IS, 1856. At the age OF eight
years, his father having joined
Grants army, and being unable to
bear the separation, Young Moore
joined the troops in the field, where
he supplied them with newspapers.
He was educated in the Bingham.
ton public schools. and science seem
ed to be his strong point. However,
he didn't take it up as soon as he
launched into manhood. as he be-
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-05-02
Natural Selection.

Madge-"I will leave you to name
my proper sacrifice. I'll give up what
ever you ask me to, my dear" Mer-
ritt-"Then give up all those other
fellows who come around here to see
yOu."-Judge.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-05-02
Nancy 10 for Rent.

In the window OF an uptown bird
store there is a sign that reads:
Nancy. our Angora cat, rented out
by the hour or day. Warranted to kill
every rat or mouse in your home"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-05-02
Keeping Mind in Condition.

No mind is first class that is not
continually reading books and con
versing with men that require an ef-
fort to be understood The novel
soaked intellect. gormandizing upon
easy reading. grows fabby.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-05-02
Appoints Two Deputies.

Pierre.-The executive accountant
has appointed under the new law w.
\. King of Pierre, and G.. J. Alexander
If Bonestee, as his deputies. The work
# these officers will be that of max.
ng examinations Of the accounts of
county. city, town and school district
officials.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-05-02
Main Idea.

Il suppose there are many problems
which the poor explorers seek to
solver" said the intrepid traveller; "a
great many" What is the most i'm
portant one?" Getting back"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-05-02

can a compoator and later reporter o Of the Binghamton papers. and
In 1886. al Closter. \. j, he married Miss Mary LoIer. Norwich Uni
yersty in 1896 ave him the degree Of LII and In tn same yea the Uni
veraty OF St. awrence made him a doctor of science. Before this W as done
however, he had joined the weather bureau forces, which we're then a part
OF the United States signal corps, n began watching the clouds and the
sur and other meteorological adJuncts Of the earth.
lie rose in the weather bureau to be local forecast official at Chicago
189194. Since 1895 he has been chief of the central bureau at Washington
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-05-02
Fire Puts Grocer Out Of Business.

Yankton.-A fire at the G.. C.. Wat
SIN grocery put him out of business
ar & few days. at least. and did sever
l, thousand dollars worth Of damage.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-05-02

The Catholics of Sacred Heart par
ish at Aberdeen will erect a $40. 900
parochial school there this summer.
The building will be three stories high
and measure S0x120 on the exterior.
In the basement will be a gymnasium.
winter chapel and miscellaneous
rooms, the second floor will contain
ten modern class rooms and the third
story will be occupied by an audito-
rum seating 500 people.
Groups 5. 10 and II of the state
bankers association, including about
$50 South Dakota bankers. opened a
convention in Aberdeen. Senator c..
A. Russell, president of the Aberdeen
Clearing House association, delivered
the address Of welcome.
Work is being started by the gov
eminent toward the extension of the
north main canal of the Belle Fourche
irrigation project. The canal will be
extended three and one-balf miles.
Twenty miles of laterals will also be
constructed.
While hunting along the Missouri
river lea Wheeler, John Evans killed
what is known as a bald eagle. which
was a monster in size. measuring sew
en- feet and two inches from tip to tip.
eagle will be mounted and pre-
served.
A petition is being circulated at Bal
tic asking the Milwaukee railway CON-
pany to move its depot to a more CEN
trail location in the business district.
The depot is now located in the north
ern portion of town.
The newly organized baseball asso-
at Harrisburg has leased de-
sirable grounds for three years and
will convert them into a fine baseball
park. The baseball season will open
there this week.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-05-02
Men Seek Positions.

Pierre.-Commissioner Deets has re.
ceived applications from three trained
college men for positions in South Da-
kota as farming experts. The coun.
ties of Brown, Sphinx, ~Coddington, Per
kins and M~innehaha now employ such
experts.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-05-02
had a conspicuous career

The new chief of the bureau OF navigation has ad a conspicuous career
the navy.
Iurlng the Spanish va Commander Blue vas promoted for heroism a a
of daring accommodating our around Santiago to locate the enemys
feet.
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1913-05-09
Heavy Loss by Fire.

The barn Of ". G. Stevenson, rcsid.
ing five miles north Of Oregon, and
the entire contents, 800 bushels OF
corn. 00o bushels Of oats, about y
tons Of hay, entirely destroyed by
fire, "Wednesday night Of this week
May :. Loss estimated at s3,OO0, with
only $500 insurance. The lire was dis.
covered about s:ao:p. M, and al that
time the llames We're coming out Of
the cupola Of the barn, above the hay
NOV. II was then too late to save
the barn, and efforts were put forth.
to save the residence, and 1t took he.
roic work by the crowd Of neigh bors
who had gathered to do this, but
they finally succeeded. No cause for
origin Of fire Is known. Fortunately
there was not any stock In the barn
or the loss would have been much
greater The loss falls heavily on Mr..
stevenson. and especially SO Just
now, the beginning Of the farming
season,
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1913-05-09
Her Final Summons.

After many years Of suffering. and
confinement to her bed as confirmed
invalid, "Aunt" Mary Meyer-Horn-
ecker answered her last and final
summons at the home Of her only
brother, Mr.. and Mrs. George Meyer,
In this city, Monday Of this week,
May 5th, 1913, IN the Goth year Of her
age. She was the only daughter OF
Andrew Meyer, ST., who came to this
county In 1874, and In her passing,
only one Of the nine children, now
survive Mr.. George Meyer
Mrs. llorneckcr came to this coun-
try with her parents, when a girl OF
only ten years, and has lived continu.
Dusty IN the county for the past ~
years. and has lived 10 see the county
grow to it, present proportions, and
ARRANGEMENTS in all that goes q make
ideal conditions
She was born IN baden. Germany,
January IL, l-2i. and the family on
coming 10 the United States. first 10.
Gated In Wayne county. Ohio, aud In
lsii came 10 this county. In $50 She
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1913-05-09
Killed by Live Wire.

bert Drake, aged - years, was
shocked to death In the power house
Of the street railway company In st,
Joseph, on Thursday, of last week
May !, 1913.
Drake was laborer IN the engine
room OF the plant, His duty was to
shovel coal into an automatic stoker
that carries the fuel into the fur
naces. The stoker l. operated by
electricity furnished by Il small mot or.
When the furnaces have been sui,i-
ciently stocked the power Is shut or
by means Of . switch, Ills duties
made II necessary for him to step
upon the motor. without assuring
his own safety by first shutting on
the current Drake stepped upon the
motor. He was knocked down and
his body thrown across the motor,
Another workman saw the accident
and rushing to the switch turned It.
brakes body was removed to the
Rock h Clark mOrgue,
The deceased was born In Atchison
county, Missouri, October II, 1873.
On December 81, 1908, he married
Bessie, daughter OF Daniel Thornton,
Of this city, who with three children,
survive. He Is also survived by his
mother, four sisters. and two broth
erS.
Tie body was brought to this city.
Sunday, 4th instant, and funeral ser
vices we're conducted from the Chris.
tiAn church, BY the pastor, Elder b,
II. Dawson. the tnteriMent being In
the Maple Grove cemetery.
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1913-05-09
which they ask judgment.

which they ask judgment.
Susetta Vandyke VS.. Walter Van.
dyke. Divorce. Decree for plaintiff.
Robert Wallace VS.. Leta Wallace.
Divorce. Decree for plaintiff.
j. W. Payne VS.. i. Is. Payne. Note.
Continued by defendant at his costs.
State VS.. Roscoe Blazer: Parole re.
voked and judgment ordered. De.
PENDANT was given six months In Jail
on first count and q fine Of SIS on sec.
ond count, at the August, 1912. term.
and paroled. The young man was q
passenger on the northbound Villisca
train, Wednesday, August 81, In com.
pany with Arthur Collins and became
quite hilarious. and broke some Of the
glass In the car windows. The frs,
tine was for disturbing the peace. and
the second for drinking on the train
State ". Arvetus Roberts, charged
With grand larceny: the court dis.
qualities himself, and names Hon.
Edward kClSu, of Grant City. to hear
the cause. and sets Tuesday, June
10th, To hear the cause.
state ". James Walker. unlawful
sale of liquor. Submitted TO jury
which disagrees. and was discharged,
and bond was liked at $500.
John llurnocker vs.. Jonas Watson,
attachment Continued: bill Of tx.
ccptions fled.
The shcrilf's sale of personal proper
y OF John Wise was approved.
Ezra Martin vs.. l.. J.. Fields. Gar.
nishment. Judgment against gar.
nisllce by default for Sli2.JO.
Clinton ". Sweet, doing business
under the firm name Of Sweet-Orr 4
Company, ". !. NJ. Austin, VIM. NJ.
Morris, garnishee. Garnishment. At.
tachment sustained: damages assessed
AT sl5,.j,.
Keith Bros. Company VS.. j. NJ. Aus.
tin, VIM. NJ. Morris, garnishee. Gar
nishment. Attachment sustained,
damages assessed ~ SjWi.:bi.
Ella NJ. Zachary vs.. Charles Pearson
and Eliza Ann Pearson ct al. Quiet
title. Decree rs prayed for.
The grand jury completed It's labors
Tuesday noon, having returned 81
true bills.
VIM. r.. Bissett, Of Mound City. a
graduate Of the State University Law
school, was enrolled rs q member of
the Holt county bar.
Court adjourned to convene Tues.
day, June 10th.
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1913-05-09

became the wife of Martin Hornecker,
who survives her and who Ii now 81
years Of aye, and by reason Of his In
tirmities, has been cared for by his
children at Lander, Wyoming
The loving care, watchfulness and
interest shown this sorely afflicted
woman by her only brother and his
wife, and their children, Is beautiful
lesson OF the Golden Rule, and Of the
Fatherhood Of God and the Brother.
hood Of Man.
Mrs. Hornecker, In her early life.
became member of the Presbyterian
church. and before the affections of
aye overlook her, was active In church
work. and often walked her two and
three miles, tina, she might attend
her church and drink into her soul
the gospel Of Him Cruciiied.
Funeral services were held from the
home of her brother, where size had
suffered 80 long. on Wednesday. May
eth. conducted 10y her pastor. Rev. II.
4. Clagctt OF the prcsbyterianchurch,
who was assisted by Rev ". l.. Meyer.
Of the German ". T.. clidrch.