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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-10-22
SUDDEN CALL
OF AGED CITIZEN
James E. CroIl Passes Away FRI
day

James +. Croll died at his home
on East Sixth Street. early Friday
morning. Mr. and Mrs CrolI arose
early, the latter getting ready to
make a visit to relatives back east
Mr. Croll was about apparently as
usual, but later when looked for,
was found to have quietly and quick
ly passed away. He was a pioneer
farmer, of Holden twp, a genial.
conscientious man, the soul of honor,
and very highly respected by all
who knew him for his many sterling
qualities. A few years ago he NOV
ed TO the city.
Mr. Croll was born Oct. 27, 1912,
in Penn. He came with his parents
to OHIO, later they moved to Iowa.
He was married to Jane Howard.
Seven children were born to them of
which four survive, two sons and
two daughters: Mrs Chas. Roth, Mrs
John Andrews, j. T. and l. B..
all residing in Hand Co. Also
the children of Mrs Cyrus Wharton,
deceased.
His wife died May %, 1879. He
was married to Mrs Rachel Biddle,
Oct. End, 1884, she having three
%chillren: Henry A. Biddie, of Miller
Mrs Geo, w Wright, of Huron, and
Mrs F. II. Simpson, of Canton, Ohio
The family moved to Hand county
IN 1884, and he died in this city Oct.
18th, aged II years.
Services were conducted at the
Christian church Sunday by Rev. J.
H. Kearton, pastor of the M. f.
church, and the remains buried in
the g. A. R cemete nv.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-10-22
HAND COUNTY
CORRESPONDENCE
Interesting Items From Various
Twps.
HOWELL

We are having ideal October
weather.
Miss Anna Movers, of Ethan, S.
D., is visiting home folks.
Chas. Moore and Jos. Strut were
in Miller Wednesday.
Guy Walton is working for Jos.
Strut
Mrs Shaw is visiting her daughter,
Mrs Carpenter, in Alpha twp.
Mrs John Craigh and children
visited her sister, Mrs Strut, last
Sunday.
The young people enjoyed a dance
in Anton Hsrdis' new barn last
Tuesday evening.
Henry Hunker, of West Point,
Nebraska, in COMPANY with Mr.
Strut, of MiIl:r, were callers in this
vicinity Friday.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-10-22
MORE AUTOS
IN THE STATE
1000 Licenses Taken Out Dur
ing Year

AS rejecting the condition Of
prosperity in South Dakota the re-
cord of ownership Of automobiles is
worth considering. From the office
of the Secretary of State at Pierre
comes the report that auto licenses
to the number Of Q,6O0 have been
taken out this year, an increase Of
5000 over the number in this state
last wear.
While the motor car is to a certain
extent of practical necessary use, it
is largely a luxury as used by South
Dakotans. 1t is therefore evident
from the number in use that the
people Of this state have money to
buy Injuries. 1t is a fact that there
are more automobiles in South Da-
kota than any other state according
to population.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-10-22
WHEATON
60 late for last week.

~ ." ioSN WYNN
The rains are a big help to fall
blowing but a great hindrance to
threshing.
The S. S. convention held at the
Carlton church Sunday was well at
tended and a fine program was en-
jeyed by all
Little William Selke had a very
serious accident Saturday being
kicked on the head by a horse, which
cut the scalp. DR.. Seeman from
Rockham was called and few up the
wound.
Born to Mrs Ray Parish, Sept. %,
a girl.
Mr. and Mrs VIM. Randolph, of
Garrison, S. D., are here visiting
friends in and around Wheaton.
Stanley Rysley was quite badly
hurt Tuesday last, being thrown
from a horse, but is getting along
nicely at this writing.
A. w. Kobe made a trip to Aber-
deem last Friday.
Mrs jim Villa MS is at the Red
field hospital receiving treatment.
Her many friends wish her a speedy
recovery.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-10-22

Will be at Scott's barn in Miller
Monday, Oct. &c, until noon to buy
cavalry horses. Must stand from Is
to 1913 hands, weight from 1909 to
1900, from 5 to 9 years old. Must
be solid colors and be s~erviceably
sound. Will pay from SIS to 500
per head. d. Tribby.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-10-22
War Atlas Free

All subscribers of the Press who
pay one year in advance will receive
free a complete atlas of the great
European war, giving rnaps of coun-
tries. cities. rivers, railroads, ETC.,
armies and navles of all the coun-
tries at war. Every intelligent Am
erican should have this illustrated
atlas and keep hack Of the war.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-10-22
He Refused Chicken GRAVY

Johnny, out to dinner, thrice re-
fused chicken gravy, of which he
was very fond. His hostess, who
had added macaroni to the gravy,
fnallv asked:
why, ! thought you liked chick
en- gravy?"
Il do sometimes" replied Johnny.
but my mama never puts the
windpipes in"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-10-22
Normal Ii, Huron 6

The Aberdeen Normal defeated
Huron College Monday in a game of
football played at Aberdeen by a
score of IA to 6. Alfred Schroeder,
of this city, played right half for
Huron and made substantial gains
throughout the play.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-10-22

Congressman Burke arrived home
from Washington last week and be
gins his campaign for United States
Senator. SO far as he is concerned
the only question involved is the
size of his majority. To a Sioux
Falls Argus representative. Mr.
Burke explains his personal cOnnec-
ton with the state campaign thus:
The house has practically con-
cluded its work." said Mr. Burke.
land | have no expectation Of re
turning to the capital before the
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-10-22
Methodist Church Services.

Methodist Church Services.
Preaching next Sunday, by the
pastor at HOO a m.
S. S. at 1000.
Epworth League devotional meet.
ing at 700 p. m.
Evening service at 500 D m
Prayer meeting every Thursday
evening
All are invited to attend.
j. Fl. Kearton, Pastor.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-10-22
CITY CHURCH
ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESBYTERIAN Church
A. p. Cooper, pastor

A. 2. Cooper, pastor
1870 a m. Sermon:
HAS a m Sabbath school
The lessons are interesting. come
and join a class.
S:00P M sermon.
We want you to come.
We aim to begin all services at
the minute appointed. Be on time
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-10-22

adjournment of congress unless
something unexpected should devel,
op. | am paired with Congressman
Hammond. of Minnesota, III Of the
democratic members of the ways
and means committee, who Is absent
in his campaign for governor in
Minnesota. expect to go into the
republican. ticket on Monday and to
remain in it until election day. The
reports | have received from every
part of the state are most encourag,
ing?''
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-10-22
81 IL Blu. PER ACRE
WINS CORN PRIZE
Eight Hand County Boys in Con-
test

The second annual boys corn con-
test of Hand county held by the
Miller Commercial Club was decid-
ed Saturday before d large number
of citizens. The product of each
acre was hauled tc town in wagnos,
and lined up IN front of the club
building, making nine wagon loads
of splendid looking dent corn.
The committee in charge of the
contest vas F. d. Greene, K. F.
Waite, H. K. Greeves They select
ed as judges on the largest Weld for
one acre: w. j. Halloween, A. E.
Common, ). L. Wyland.
The yields were as follows:
Blu.
Robt. LLOYD. Gilbert twp. ..,....5 29
Dewey Manning. Logan twp 60. .343
Glenn Skinner, St. Law twp. .34B
Lyle Noble, York twp ..... SO
Roy Morrow, RockdaIe twp 1923
Iowa Burton, Greenleaf twp -. 1873
Geo. Isabel, Glendale twp 81
Elvin hammil, Rockdale ...... .283
This contest gave first prize of $40
to kobt Llayd, Dewey Manning and
Glenn Skinner tied for second, divid-
ing second and third equally, SIS
each. The other five contestants
received S. each. The corr was
then sold at public auction by James
Magness, bringing from 80 to so cts
per bushel.
The best 10 ears contest was de-
cided on points by judges w. w.
Cotton, Fl. w. Woodruff, c. F. Hal
big. Seven boys entered this con-
test, 100 points being a perfect score.
The result follows:
L. Noble, York. ............:... 903
ID. Manning, Logan. .85
r. Morrow, Rockdale ....... 828
R. Lloyd, Gilbert ................79 8
J Burton, Greenleaf .......... rs
G.. Skinner, st. Lawrence .....7 lb
G. Isabel, Glendale. .644
The n prize for most profitable
acre goes to Robt Llovd, who had
the largest yield by several bushels.
This contest shows what can be
done by Hand county boys-and yet,
they have barely scratched the sur
face of possibilities in corn growing.
That fact, dear reader, is one of
the very greatest Importance on the
South Dakota farm. You may raise
ten or twelve bushels of wheat
per acre, but no work of yours
will increase an average weld of
around nine or ten bushels per acre.
But in the production Of corn the
possibilities are many times greater
by your own efforts. The people Of
South Dakota can and will double
their production of corr on the
same acreage, just as Iowa did, after
Prof. Holden told her farmers how.
That is why corn experience and
knowledge is necessary, and that is
why corn growing beats any small
grain production.
The boys improved this year con-
slider ably over last year, and they
should study the question and make
a determined effort to increase the
Weld. They are helping the future
of their county.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-10-22
ST. Ann's Church


Services on 1st, 3rd, and 9Th Sun.
days.
Masses at $50 and 1920 a. m.
Evening services 1880 p. IN. sun
days.
Week days, Mass at s o'clock.
Holy DAYS. Masses at 6 and $50
a. m.
Confessions, Saturday evening at
p. m.
Those desiring instruction in the
Catholic Doctrine will call at Priests
residence on Monday and Thursday
evenings. Father Duguay. Pastor.
Christian Church
Lords Day School at 10 o'clock a.
m
Communion service at ii o'clock
a., m.
Christian Endeavor at $50 o.. m.
Evening star., 1914-07-15
DEFENDS ADMINISTRATION.
Representative Heflin Declares Pol
icy Is Benefit to Business.

The administration business policy was
vigorously defended and the condition
of the country's business declared to be
better than ever before. in a speech ir
the House yesterday by Representative
Hef1in of Alabama.
Mr.. Hefin called Representative
who has made several speeches picturine
business depression. a calamity howl
er." He placed in the record letters
from business men in various states say
ing business was in good condition and
the outlook cheerful.
Representative Humphrey replied, re-
iterating his statements.
My investigation shows" he said
that business in this country today is
worse than it has been at any time
in the past twenty years."
Evening star., 1914-07-15
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to
the following:
Eugene B. welborne and Susie Perry.
Paul Schureman and Lillian V.
Hamann.
Ferdinand Dews, jr., and Mary Coles
Philip H. Maus and Mary A. Jones.
George w. Mcpherson and Marie b.
Bohn.
Joseph Kober and Philomena A.
Bartusek, both of Baltimore. Md.
Frederic E. Gisler and Agnes Brunner.
Carl A. Hellmann and Gladys A.
Strong.
Roland B. Herbert and Mary A.
Braund
Laurence w. Clarke. United States
Navy, and Frances L. Pace of this city.
jeremiah A. Hawkins and Martina M.
Emeric R. Leonard and Edith I.
Pigeon.
John II. Cox and Della Richardson.
Samuel A. Ward and Rebecca Free
man.
Joseph H. Rose of this city and Lillian
R. Dake of Chicago, Ill.
Henry Saunders and Dora johnson.
Jesse Brock and Viola B. Collins.
Eugene Carrado and Ruth f. Kendrick
William ]. Covington of Richmond. Va,
and Mary f. Hackett of Baltimore, Md.
Evening star., 1914-07-15
SHEEP-KILLING DOGS,
A Plea for Federal Aid in Their
determination.

To the Editor of The Star:
The article in your issue of July tell
Ing of raid made by dogs on sheep at
federal experimental station. Bethesda,
Md, Is of interest, especially as the
sheep were protected by a six-foot fence,
with wire spreader at top, which is
something beyond the means of the aver
age farmer. We love and are proud of
Uncle Sam. but to tell the truth, some
of his farmer nephews and nieces at
times feel that he does not consider their
rights as he should. So long as these
raids are constantly being made, we can't
help being just a little bit glad that oc-
casionally he gets whiff of the trouble
which we are experiencing all the while.
only last week, In an adjoining county,
two raids were made, resulting in the
complete destruction of one flock, with
the loss of forty-five in the other.
Because of these ever-recurring losses
We feel that the government is more than
indifferent on this subject. Illicit whisky
and other evils have been wiped out, and
why not hope that the seriousness of
this situation will be realized, and ef-
fective measures taken to give protection
from sheep and game killing dogs.
l wish more of those having power in
high places could, or would, have at
tended the recent sheep conference held
in Washington. They could not fail to
have been impressed by both discussions
predatory animals in the west and dogs
in the east.
Think of it, People must have meat
to eat and warm clothes to wear, and
why should not the federal government
be actively interested in subject which
concerns each individual.
Maryland and Virginia farmers, who
have suffered from such stringent regu-
lations as to their dairy business around
the District of Columbia, often wonder
why the dogs are left entirely to their
own devices. Please draw comparisons
(Which may be odious from more than
one standpoint. Here is the COW, about
which such severe regulations have been
thrown by Washington health officials
aided. If not instigated, by federal De-
partment of Agriculture, as to render
traffic almost prohibitory. And not one
case of tuberculosis in the District has
ever been traced to said cows.
Yet. on the other hand dogs, which ad-
mittedly carry nearly all diseases COM
to run without let or hindrance.
We hope the time will soon come when,
beginning at headquarters-Washi
health certificates (at cost of owner will
De required before moving canine inter-
state traffic. hydrophobia be stamped out,
and such sentiment, backed by law, Gre
ated that wandering mongrels and their
lawless owners will no longer be permit
ted to make raids and trespass upon the
shepherd and his flock.
Mrs. W. B. DOAK,
Clifton Station, Va.
Evening star., 1914-07-15
Daniel P. whalen. a years. Tubercu-

Daniel P. whalen. "A years. Tubercu-
Benjamin B. Baker So years. ss5 Cd
street southwest.
Glacoma Negro A years. Naval Hos
pital.
Martin Gering. 70 years. 25O1 Hall
place northwest
c. Anderson, 40 years. Government
Hospital for the Insane.
William A. Peet. l year. Sibley Hos
pital
William Mulhall. II years, George
town University Hospital.
Frank S. Hoban, 81 years. III Euclid
street northwest
William F. Bergman. 4s years, Emer
gency Hospital.
Susan r. Spring. "A years. 5o7 B
street southeast
Paul Isemann, months, 516 18th
street southeast
Lizzie Stewart. II years. Freedmens
Hospital.
Albert johnson. years. Childrens
James Stewart, 20 years, Providence
Hospital
Mary Butler. 81 years, u E street
southwest
John Monroe. So years, Douglas road
southeast
Evening star., 1914-07-15
FAIL TO PAY ALIMONY.
One Husband Sentenced to Occoquan
and Another Threatened.

One husband was adjudged in contempt
or court yesterday for failure to pay ali
mony, and another was summoned to
answer contempt rule for the same rea-
son. Justice Anderson declared that John
Ready had willfully violated the courts $
order to pay his wife. Anna S. Ready.
S2o due for arrears of alimony. He di-
rected that the husband should serve
thirty days at Occoquan, or until he
should sooner pay the money.
Justice Gould signed an order on Will
liam J. Lee, a policeman, to show cause
Friday why he should not be similarly
treated for failing to obey an order of
the court to pay his wife. Annie NJ. Lee,
temporary alimony pending her suit for
separate maintenance.
Evening star., 1914-07-15
RAIN FOR FORTY DAYss
Superstitious Folk Recall That This
Is St. Swithin's Day.

Superstitious folk of Washington are
today anxiously keeping their weather
eye" on the skies, fearful Of rain. For If
it rains today it will rain for forty days.
At least that is what the legend of St.
Swithin says, and st. Swithin's day is
today
II, on the other hand. the day is dry
So runs the legend-the next forty days
will also be dry. The legend doesn't say
what it would do if it showed. but even
the superstitious folk are not looking for
snow-not today: and. of course. those
who are not superstitious are not even
thinking about the various effects of the
weather in conjunction with this par
ticular, peculiar day.
Evening star., 1914-07-15
NEW HAVEN ISSUE
UP TO DIRECTORS
Whether Criminal Indictments
Shall Be Sought Said to De-
pend on Their Action.

Whether criminal indictments will be
sought by the Department of Justice
against directors of the New Haven rail-
road is said to depend largely upon the
action of the New Haven board at a
meeting scheduled to be held in New
York tomorrow This will decide whether
peaceful solution is possible
New Haven directors cannot be reached
for financial transactions which brought
down upon their heads the condemna-
ton of the interstate commerce COM
mission The Department Of Justice
can act only through the antitrust act,
which has a section making it criminal
offense to enter into conspiracy in
restraint of trade.
Experience with this section of the
act has not encouraged law officials
of the government to ask indictments
for directors or other officials of al
legged combinations which it sought to
dissolve. Juries have been loath to
render verdicts of guilty; judges have
not been disposed to impose prison SEN
tences.
However, the widespread publicity
given to the New Haven case and the
unqualified assertion of the interstate
commerce commission that the directors
of the New Haven knew they were ac-
quiring and combining competing proper
ties may put different aspect on this
case.
Evening star., 1914-07-15
Couch Hammock and Stand
Complete, Special at 81. .95

Both the hammock and the stand have
been economically bought at every point,
with the result that you get value far in ex
cess of the moderate price.
THE HAMMOCK-Made of good, du-
rable khaki canvas with windshield of same
quality.
THE MATTRESS AND SPRING
Good mattress covered with khaki, supported
by the best diamond link metal spring.
THE STAND-Of the proper height
and strength; Green Pipe Iron, which is ex-
ceptionally durable; we'll constructed.
Am unusual value at S7.95.
Fourth door.F
Evening star., 1914-07-15
May Enforce Rule in Labor Troubles

NEW HAVEN. Conn, July 15.-The
right Of the Associated Hat Manufac-
turers to compel. under the bylaws of
the organization, its members to stand
together during labor troubles and in
effect to live up to an "open shop"
agreement, If the organization votes in
favor of such. is upheld by the su-
in a decision filed yesterday.
Evening star., 1914-07-15
Dainty Lingerie Pettic0ats
Are Much Needed Now.

For wear with the sheer summer dresses,
white skirts or lightweight frocks of any
kind the white petticoat is essential We
show many styles, and direct especial atten-
tion to our ST 90 values.
Pique Petticoats scalloped plain: deep 81 90
Sateen Petticoats, with double panels and seal
~
Muslin Petticoats, double panels and embroidery
Hounce $1O0
Nainsook Petticoats. trimmed with lace and n
sertion. and some with beading and ribbon. 800
Nainsook Petticoats. simply elaborately
trimmed with good laces, embroideres, bead
ing ana rlppon. .$1O0
Combinations and Chemises are also rn-
dergarments of a very practical and desirable
kind for summer; many good styles are
shown at SI.oo.
floor,
Evening star., 1914-07-15
Statements in Conflict.

The commissions statements are not
evidence. but its conclusions may raise
the question of how this Information will
appeal to grand jury. 1t has beer
known for months that the Department
of Justice is in possession of a vast
amount of information concerning the
New Haven, much of which is in accord
with the information secured by the COM
mission, but some of which is said to
contradict testimony given by promi-
nent witnesses before the commissions
New Haven investigation.
This contradictory evidence, offered to
the commission at the time of the in
veStigation, was not accepted. If in
dictments are sought it might be laid
before a grand jury for the purpose of
settling the question of whether i'm
munity has been given witnesses who
helped the commission If a eontradic-
tiOn is shown clearly, some officials be-
lieve that immunity might not be
granted
1t is recalled that at the time the COM
mission proposed to subpoena Charles
S. Mellen and other directors of the
New Haven, Attorney General McRey-
nolds made public letter to the COM
mission in which he discussed the eff
feet of their appearance upon any
criminal prosecution which the govern
ment may desire hereafter to Institute
Mr.. McReynolds said he had noticed
that the commission intended to sum
mon Charles S. Mellen, William Rookie
teller, George McCulloch Miller, Charles
F. Brooker. Edward Miner, Lewis Cass
Ledyard. George F. Baker and Edward
D. Robbins.
Averse to Indicating His Purpose.
Before this letter was made public the
Attorney General was in conference
with Senators Kern and Norris,
Commissioner McChord and Chief
Counsel Folk of the interstate
commerce commission. and refused
to say whether he contemplated
criminal prosecutions of these men OF
other New Haven directors. 1t was un-
derstood that he did not care to take the
slightest chance of having his plans made
public.
1t has been we'll understood in admins
Justice is anxious to get the civil dis
solution of the New Haven out of the
way before it takes up any other phase
of the case. According to the department
theory of the matter the New Haven
grip on the transportation of New Eng
land is absolute. and it is more imperative
that it be broken than that few in.
dictments be asked for which would not
in any way restore competition.
In the negotiations with New Haven of
hcials and lawyers for peaceful dissolu
| tion it has been thoroughly understood
that the question of criminal indictments
was not involved and the way is open fol-
| the department to proceed if it is deemed
wise and it is believed there is evidence
| to obtain convictions.
Evening star., 1914-07-15
A Special Purchase of
Mems Pure Silk Shirts,
$2.85 each; 3 for $8.25.

A dozen different patterns to select from;
all first grade and cut with view to fit and
dress distinction, not skimpiy made to cheap
en- the price.
They are shirts that are brand new;
fresh and clean, and as excellent as we would
want for our regular assortments We never
accept anything at any price that falls below
our standard.
These shirts were made to sell for $500,
but the maker had an overproduction left
on his hands, and that is why the price is
$2.85 each, or 3 for $685.
Main foor
Evening star., 1914-07-15
IN THE WORLD Of SOCIETY
Continued from Seventh Pasc.)

will take place late this afternoon in the
Church of the Heavenly Rest, New York
city. The engagement was Informally
announced recently to relatives and init
mate friends only. Only members OF the
families will be present at the wedding.
The bride has been a frequent visitor to
this city to her sister.