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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1913-12-05
NEW FIRM in
REAL ESTATE
C. &. HARMON AND RIDDLE RA-
GAN HAVE FORMED A
PARTNERSHIP.

With offices in the Bethel Block
the firm of Harmon and Ragon have
opened for business They will han
die real estate and have accepted the
agency of the Herslds of Liberty, an
insurance corporation.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-02-13
LEGISLATURE DoINcS


VNVNNNYY7yYYvy
February I.
Capitol commission proposed. :
! Justice Policy on stand in (
\ state printing probe.
! February 3.
: Printing investigation makes I
: display of lax methods.
: Vasectomy measure in course I
: of preparation. I
! Crawford's interview subject (
: of excited lobby talk.
= Richards primary "nomina- X
: ting committee" scheme.
\ February q.
: Messages from bankers pour
: ing in asking house to defeat tax
commission bill.
Printing investigation not in
tended to get" anybody.
February S.
: Governor Byrne appears be- :
: fore house committee and in :
\ dramatic address fays the lobby
= seeking defeat of tax commits :
sion bill.
: Richards leads fight on adj :
Z ADMINISTRATION measure.
Lieutenant Governor Abel
; gives up chair and accompanies
sick wife to Florida.
February 6.
! Bunny hug" bill passes house
after much horse play
! Anti-combination law applies
) to printers. :
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-02-13
MEASURE
MEETS ENCOURAGEMENT

Pierre. S. D.. Feb. 7.-An effort to
reduce the number of criminals and
imbec1les obtained through the chan
nels of heredity is involved in meas
ure now in preparation, and which will
be introduced in the house. The bill
Is patterned after recommendation
submitted by George III. sFulford and
A. w. Hyde, acting as committee for
the State Medical association.
1t is prescribed to be the duty Of
the officials Of every state institution
to examine carefully into the condition
of every confirmed criminal, idiot,
rapist and imbecile and ascertain
whether such condition is incurable. II
the condition is decided to be perma-
nent the officials are charged with the
duty OF an operation.
Such a proposal was before the house
four years ago and one OF the members
sought to have the bill considered in
executive session. 1t was discovered
that the senate only had the power to
hold these star chamber "doings" and
the right was even denied Of having
the galleries cleared.
There was a large number of women
in the galleries and all Of them sat
through the discussion, in spite of the
notice involved In the attempt to make
the hearing secret. Although the jus"
tice and propriety of the measure was
advocated by many physicians and lay
men, the house voted down the bill
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-02-13

Probably one reason why no echo OF
the high cost OF living alarm has
reached this country from Australia
nay ~ found A = para9 graph printed In
8 prodno Journal which says: "A
traveller S4ys that In China eggs can
~ pllrch1sed all year round &C from:
4 % 3 SCENTS ! dozen. The bulk Of the
supply ~ GentS % Australia Packing at
H0ng Kong costs about 81 and the
1FeaghES TO Sidney u IA ton. These
se931 - sofa ~ . to 7s cents q Dozen
which allows II good profit,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-02-13
BEE INSPECTION sTlRs
LEGISLATIVE TORNADO


question of bee inspection, and COM
pensation thereof. consumed about
three hours OF time on the house side.
largely because this was one Of the
subjects that had been used as a CAM
paign .'bugaboo'' last fall AT the con-
cluaion of the discussion many menu
bers had learned that the state is not
paying out vast sums of money for
bee inspection. but that this is only q
small special fund created by an as
6esSment of 10 cents a hive against the
bee owners. 1t also developed that the
inspection Is desired by the bee own
ers and that they want the system
continued.
Several OF the members had their
ears strained and when a bill came up
to pay the bee Inspector about $40 fos
work performed. the fireworks started
At least dozen orations We're pre-
scented on the subject. pro and con.
| when someone discovered that mary.
members were laboring UNDER a ms
apprehension. Detailed explanation
followed and the payment allowed.
It developed through the explanation
that no money can be expended for
this inspection service above what is
created In fees and that the special
fund still holds an unexpended ball
ance The same condition exists in
many other departments which are
maintained from fees received.
In the course of the discussion the
point was brought out that lots of am
munition had been misdirected during
the recent campaigns on the question
OF special bureaus. The platform eff
forts were mostly directed in trying to
fix the responstb Utility on the state adj
ministration, when all of these special
bureaus were actually created by leg
tslative enactments.
An Expert On Jags.
4 III. \
there may be need OF an expert to de-
termine when a man may be classed
as intoxicated il the legislature passes
a bill which has been presented by
Senator Smith. His measure is in-
tended to prohibit intoxicated persons
from operating automobiles. Any po-
lice or peace officer as obligated to ar
rest any intoxicated person attempting
to operate such a vehicle.
Many of the senators expressed
themselves in hearty sympathy with
the spirit of the bill. but the possibility
was suggested of Implications and OF
differences OF opinion. as to when a
ton as to make him subject to the re-
strictions. The measure was sent to
the judiciary committee for an effort at
legal adjustment.
Gettysburg Veterans.
Assurances are said to have been
given that the house committee on APP
|propriatiOns will make q favorable res
port today on the senate bill which
makes an appropriation OF $4,000 for
this states observance In thes 50th an
ntversary reunion Of Gettysburg sur
|ytvofe. to- be held on the famous battle-
Held I'm JNly. According to present sta
ttstics there are about III union and
|lconfederate veterans In this state who
| participated IN the ba tile Of Gettysburg
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-02-13
MORAL STANDARDS" FOR
OLD SOL DlERs, HOME


standards will be established as basis
for admission to the Soldiers home
In this state il the senate adopts q
measure passed by the house. in which
restrictions. Wheat is practically the
the real features seemed to escape at
tention. The superintendent OF the
home is vested with special power in
the matter OF passing on applications
and good moral character is made q
necessary qualification. Another new
feature read into the existing law on
the subject is that the superintendent
Is given power to expel any inmate
who uses intoxicating liquor in any
form.
similar measure is pending as a
senate bill but when it came up for ac-
ton some discussion was precipitated
and the measure was referred back to
the committee. Senator Howe. Of
Minnehaha county, voiced the senti-
ment Of many members when he de-
clared that ANY old soldier who has an
honorable discharge and who may need
the benefits of the home should be eligi-
l3hle to admission without regard to the
personal prejudices of the superintend-
ent of the institution
The senate committee eliminated the
restrictions as to good moral charac-
ter and Intoxicating liquors, but the
author of the bill, Senator j. w. Harris,
expressed his intention to make a fight
on the floor to have these provisions
reinstated.
Standard Of Weights.
A measure gilmore than ordinary
to the farmers of the state
is one adopted by the senate fixing a
standard of weights and measures and
providing a penalty for diviation from
the established schedule. On account
of the absence Of strict provisions on
this point the grain dealers in South
Dakota have taken various liberties
with the accepted standards and thus,
would amount to an actual reduction
in the prices paid for products.
Senator Daley. who introduced the
bill and who explained its import when
the measure was up for action, cited
market conditions in various parts of
the state to show the necessity Of such
only grain on which grade tests have
been employed to fix the market value,
and the elevator men, as rule, have
been taking extra weight on corn,
oats, barley and other grains Just on
general principles, so Mr.. DALEY states.
1t was something of an accurate po-
litical lineup that was presented in the
I to reconsider the killing Of the Rus
sell resolution, which provided for an
investigation as to the cause of in
creased expenditures in state affairs.
The vote by which the motion to re-
consider failed was 6S to So. the minor
lily showing being a combination of
democrats and so called stalwarts. The
alignment was very close to the one
that appeared in the house on the first
vote for United States senator.
After refusing to reconsider the Rus
sell resolution, on the theory that it
was merely q political move. the house
adopted the Anderson resolution, cali
ling for a similar investigation. but re-
quiring report to be made not later
than the 50th day of the session.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-02-13
POPULAR CITIZEN
DROPS OUT OF SIGHT

Rapid City, S. D.. Feb SC. "A. Mes
bit. manager for the Washer Fruit
company has left for parts unknown
and Sheriff William Baken is packing
three warrants for his arrest, In which
it is alleged that he has embezzled
several hundred dollars from his en-
ployers. T. B. Washer, OF Deadwood,
head OF the fruit company, is in the
city going over the affairs of the
branch, but is unable to state definitely
how much the young man hlched. Last
Saturday being the first Of the month
he collected bills due as closely as pos
sible. drew all the cash deposit in the
several banks and got away.
He leaves a wife behind who is pros
trated by her husbands conduct. Both
were popular in the exclusive younger
set OF Rapid City, Mrs. Neshit being
remarkably handsome woman, while
her husband was hail fellow we'll met
with all. owned n cultivated voice and
was one Of the best army shots in the
Black Hills. He had one Of the lead
ing parts in the minstrel show which
the Rapid City lodge of Elks will pres
ent Saturday
Nesbit was favorably mentioned as
a candidate for one of the commission
erships at the election called for
March H.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-02-13
.13r DOMINANT FIGURES
Assl .ssS NJ pARTY,e lTiNERAn N

Rapid City, 8. D., Feb. 1O-Like
Presidas1t. Elect woodrow Wilson.
\ President James HALEY, OF the First
national bank. declares that 13 is his
lucky number. Mr.. and Mrs. HALEY
and their three daughters and two
soss. Erances, Lotte. Sarah. James w.
Mrs. Charles J.. Buell. and their two
sons, illiam Gardner. Charles j.. ir..
and DAUGHTER Alecia, and son James
left TO-DAY on g trip to Europe. Africa
The personnel OF the party makes the
number r,sl "a. They sail from New. York
~ inc1uG s.lnong several IL rs5 8 TIA >
steamship which hns been engaged to
/ some member Of the party 81 Ia The
part y scheduled to be away about
lS weeks and expects to land in New
York Tuesday Nav is. II, s \ i a
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-02-13
PRELIMINARY PLANS
TO MAKE 1918 CORN
PALACE !! / ! J BEST EVER
Brick Building and Auditorium
to Be Erected Money In
Bank.

Mitchell, $. D.. Feb. 10.--More than
200 business men and citlzens partic!-
pated In the recent Commercial club
banquet held for the purpose Of hear
Ing the report OF the corn palace COM
mittee and to select members of the
board Of directors for the 1913 corn
palace.
The report of the treasurer, NJ. n.
Patton. indicated financial success,
notwithstanding the three days Of ex-
EXCEPTIONALLY bad weather, during one Of
which 1t showed. The palace paid all
expenses and permitted the placing OF
$500 In a permanent building fund
to increase what has already been set
aside 1t la the intention by next year
TO erect a brick building OF large pro-
portions to be used for the corn palace
and also an auditorium for the biggest
gathering of the state. The commit
tee selected IT.. II. Winsor, w. A.
Wheeler, M. r. Patton, John Michels,
y. y. WEIGH and N. III. Jensen to serve
on the corn palace committee.
Secretary Silsby made q partial re-
port Of what the club had in store for
the city this year. one. is a big MILL
ing project and ne also reported a
strong probability of securing branch
line Of the Great Northern railroad
Arrangements We're made for financ-
ing the Commercial club for the year
50 that there would be no embarrass-
ments In attempting to handle the en-
tertainment enterprises which are to
come to the city during 1912. "A per-
manent site Will be selected for the
corn palace building and will be bought
this year.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-02-13
SCHOOL FUNDS DUE FROM
SOUTH DAKOTA COUNTIES

Pierre, S. d., Feb. S.-The depart
ment of school and public lands is
sending out statements to the counties
of the interest earnings to January 1,
on the permanent school funds. This
amounts to $156. 1O9.2S in all being
gain of $10,425 over the amount for the
period ending July l. 1912. This inter-
est is on an investment in the counties
s61 is drawing 6 per cent and the bal
ance is loaned at 5 per cent OF the
total amount about $4,000 will go to
the endowment fund and the balance
of about $i5O,O00 to the common school
fund. The following amounts are due
from tba several committee.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-02-13
CONGREGATION STANDS
BY VENERABLE PASTOR

Canton, S. D.. Feb. 8.-The climax
in the struggle Of the younger mem
bers of the local Lutheran church to
obtain an English speaking pastor,
which has been of absorbing interest,
was reached today when by a vote OF
the total church membership of about
3OO the pastor, the Rev. p. H. Tetlie,
was sustained by majority of -
Each side claims n victory.
Rev. Tetlie has been pastor of the
church for is years. When he took
the pastorate there were two local
Lutheran congregations, which some
Years ago We're consolidated making
this one of the largest and strongest
congregations of United Lutheran
church in the United States. Two
years ago one of the most elaborate
and we'll appointed churches in this
state was erected at a completed cost
OF upwards of $4,000, and which is
free from debt
Rev Tetlie conducts services in Nor
wegian only. Ee rendered his resigna-
ton to meet the demands of those de-
string an English speaking pastor. and
on the vote to accept or reject the
resignation was upheld by the above
ma ority.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-02-13
FARMERS INSTITUTE AND
CORN JUDGING CONTEST

Madison. 8. D.. Feb. S.-The annual
Farmers institute, which closed here
Thursday. was by far the best ever
held in this county. In matter of ex-
hibits, attendance and program no in
istitute ever held in this section can
either equal or approach it. In spite
of the inclement weather conditions
large numbers of farmers turned out
and materially aided the success of
the meeting. Perhaps no feature Of
the institute held as much interest as
the boys corn contest Large num-
pers OF exhibits as well as fine grade
of corn was seen at this contest.
Arthur Mueller, an 1s-year-old lad.
took the first prize with 10 ears Of
white dent corn All exhibits of corn
ranked high, but the 10 ears submitted
by Mueller were trifle better than
any others. The success of this CON
test is credited to Prof. Loren q
Atherton, graduate of the University
OF Nebraska, who Is now dean Of
agriculture in the Madison State Nor
NAL school and is one Of the best corn
authorities in the northwest.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-02-13
DANCE HEREAFTER WILL
BE SUBJECT TO CENSOR

loITS.s .. ~, req. i.-FTlenQIy COM
ment and unfriendly ridicu1e failed to
beat down the Notifications of the
bunny hug" bill. and the measure
passed the house Wednesday after
noon by vote of 20 to 80. Several
amendments We're presented and de-
clared lost on viva voice vote, in which
all members voted both ways. Some
of the offerings got SO raw in nature
that the period Of recreation was
brought to halt on a motion for the
previous question.
The bill mentions several of the pop
ular numbers which are under the ban
in some cities. and extends the provi-
sion to a prohibition against all sug-
gestive and immoral dances. The gen
eral belief is that the measure will pass
the senate without much opposition.
Second Finished Work.
The first legislative enactment to
acquire the dignity of a completed law
aside from the woman suffrage resolu-
ton is senate bill number 81 introduced
by Amsden. This measure Is an Inn
pprtant one in relation to the saloon
question of the state as 1t practically
prevents any figures except those of
the federal census to apply on the
question of population in any city.
Attorney General Johnson has been
asked for an opinion as to whether the
laws of 1.-the state prohibiting combina-
lions among bidders on state work can
be invoked with reference to the print
ing situation. He contends that the
meaning of the statute Is very plain
and that If combination could be
proven the penalty clause would apply,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-02-13
PRESS ASSOCIATION
PASSES RES0l iiri0N

Sioux Falls, S. D.. Feb. 1O.-The fol-
lowing resolution was passed by the
South Dakota Press association in ses-
sion IN Sioux Falls yesterday. just be-
fore adjournment:
whereas, 1T is the unanimous opin-
ION OF the members OF the Press as
sociatton OF South Dakota that the at =
tempt to pass law excmpting insur-
ance companies doing business from
publication In the newspapers of this
state Is against public policy and an
injustice to. the citizens OF the state,
who are entitled to the publicity at
forded by publication under our pres :
Tent emcient law. and
Whereas, 1t Ia the opinion OF the
members OF this association that such
change y being urged by and through
the representatives OF companies
whose business transactions and COM
mercial standing are such as would not
stand the publicity given under the
present law,
Therefore, be it resolved. that we
!aturc to continue the present publicity
lature to continue the presnt publicity
and enlarge, rather than curtail pub
iicity, regarding all corporations seek
ing TO do business within our borders
Be 1t further IA
Resolved, That a copy Of these reso-
iuttons be forwarded to each of the fol-
Lowing; The president and secretary
oI the senate and the speaker and clerk
~ the house, with, the earnest request
mat ne same be read in open session.
The Keota news., 1913-03-21

more inches, and with 4 heavy wind
some instances to depth of more than
twenty feet.
As the Burlington and other main
lines were blocked all the snow plows
were kept busy on them. and no effort
was made to open the Sterling Chey-
enne branch until Monday. On Mon
day passenger and mail train came
from Cheyenne to Keota and returned
Immediately, as the track was blocked
between here and Buckingham.
On Tuesday rotary plow was sent
out from Sterling, but the thaw of
Sunday and Monday had compactsd the
snow in the cuts to such an extent that
progress was very slow, the machine
choking up every little while. Wednes-
day. shovel plow was sent out, clear
ing the track into Willard. Keota had
another mail and train from Cheyenne
this day, the train going on, and reach
ing Raymer by night. All the section
men between Cheyenne and Sterling,
and some extras, in two gangs of about
forty each, were put to work Wsdnes-
day shoveling snow, and by Thursday
evening had cleared the track except
for couple of miles between Stone
ham and Willard. These two miles of
track were cleared during the night, and
today Keota has train service from both
One train crew came thru
from Sterling with passengers, mail and
express, at about schedule time, and re-
turned from Cheyenne in the evening
The other crew followed from Sterling
with freight, 80 the usual schedule may
be resumed tomorrow.
The Burlington High Line" be-
tween Sterling and Holdrege, Neb. !,
was blockaded for several days. 1t
was while bucking snow on this line
Sunday, that Charley Pfeger, an en-
ginesr formerly of the Cheyenne -Stsrl-
ing run, was killed. A drift Of wet
snow smashed the snow plow and tipped
over the engine, crushing him under
meath.
Locally. the damage has not been
great, altho reports are coming in of
heavy stock losses among homestsaders
and stockmen to the northeast of here.
The stock loss came during Fridays
gale. BY Saturday the weather had
moderated greatly, and Sunday was
bright and clear. Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday witnessed the paradox
Of brisk farm work.. blowing, disking
and planting, in community snow
bound. but snowless.
The Keota news., 1913-03-21
TALC MINE NEAR KEOTA
Deposit May Bring Riches to Fitch
and Associates


Talcum powder, for men, women and
children. Talcum powder by the BUSH
el, the barrel or the ton, yes acres of
talcum powder have been discovered in
Weld county which now promises to be-
come the Mecca for talcum loving wom-
en- and babies all because . big tale
mine has been discovered on Monte
Fitch's ranch twelve miles northeast of
Keota.
To be exact four mining claims have
been filed on eighty acres Of land on the
Fitch farm in section "a, township 10,
range SO, by Surveyor C. C. Washing
ton for company consisting of Monte
Fitch, 0. M. McElroy, John Locke and
S. C. Oliver. The last named is from
Denver and the company has already
started to develop the mine, the only
one of its kind discovered so far in the
west. Each claim contains twenty
acres and they have been named the
Katherine, the Maryette, the Woodrow
and the Margaret.
For years Fitch has wondered what
the big deposit of white earth was,
which stands out as q landmark for
miles on his ranch. His knowledge Of
minerals led him to think that it was no
ordinary earth deposit and he decided
to have sample of the earth analyzed.
This was done and the deposit found to
be that of tale and 80 per cent pure
tale
Those who examined the samples told
Mr.. Fitch that he has something valu-
able for the more common commercial
names Of talcum are fullers' earth and
French chalk and every housekeeper
knows the value of French chalk for
taking grease out of clothing and for
other cleaning purposes. The Fitch tale
also is excellent for polishing silver and
has been found not to scratch the face
of q watch, neither irritate the most
delicate skin, but rather to prove un-
usually soothing in allaying irritation of
the skin.
C. C. Washington, who also made an
analysis Of the powder, says it is the
purest and best specimen of the kind he
has ever seen. He is enthusiastic over
the prospects Of the mine and predicts
it will become one of the best paying
propositions in the county,
The four men will organize a COM
pany soon for the development of the
tale mine which can be done at no great
expense. Itis probable that talcum
powder factory will be built on the site
of the mine and the powder shipped in
attractive boxes to all parts of the
world. The company has already gone
to considerable expense in locating its
mining claims and having analyses made
and are ready to invest more money in
Republican, March Is.
The Keota news., 1913-03-21
Coming Events

SATURDAY, March Meeting Schoohouse All inter-
ested in development ofco community
SATURDAY, College
Burlne Track Keota. tandle