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BUILT FOR STRATEGIC VALUE
C'rcumcentinenta Line in Australia
Avowedly Has That fer lts Chief
Purpose-To Be Standard
Gauge,

The Australian CircumcOntinentar
railroad. which is eventually to run
from k%algoorlie. in western Australia
lat which point it connects with a rail-
road already built to the western coast
at Perth to Port Augusta, on the
southern coast in South Australia. is
now under construction. This line.
says the Engineering News, has been
under discussion in Australia for many
years. The road was started during
1912, and the rails have now been laid
for a distance of some ten miles from
each end. Construction had. however,
beer delayed by the nondelivery of
rolilng stock. 1t is intended to use
track laying machines and other labor
saving devices in the construction OF
the line, as considerable difficulty is
anticipated in obtaining suitable labor.
what there is. is very expensive. Ow-
ing to the poor nature of the country.
little local traffic is expected. but there
Will be a large passenger and mail
frame betWeen the eastern and west
ern states. From the point of view of
defense. the railroad is essential. as
at present all communication between
eastern and western Australia would
De cut of ii command of the sea were
lost. The total length Of the Trans
continental railroad will be 1.063 miles.
The gauge is to be standard, four
feet eight and one-half inches.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-04-17

An Observation-Disclosures locomotive
IF a novel type, which is designed to
use n%aphthalene rs a fuel, has been
brought out in France. Since naph.
melted and vaporized. provision is
made for starting the locomotive with
gasoline, benzol or some other volatile
liquid, separate carburetors being in
stalled for the different fuels. The
tank in which the naphthalene is car
ried is inclosed In a water jacket, and
the arrangement is such that the water
a constant temperature is provided
which is more than sufficient for melt
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-04-17
Huron Debaters Win.

Iiuron.--Huron college debating
teams won two debates, both with
State college, one debate being held in
Huron and one in Brookings. Charles
J. Lundberg of Alcester, C. Everand
Reeves Of st. Lawrence and Francis
w. Ice OF Vayland were the Huron
men who took part in the debate at
home. Floyd w. Reeves of st. Law
renee, Clement Thomas of Middle
brough, Eng. and Deibert Ccruby or
Huron composed the Huron college
team who won at Bookings. Last year
Huron Won at Huron and lost at
Bookings.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-04-17
Quickly Stamped Out Mutinv.

One hundred years ago a mutiny
took place among the American troops
stationed at Sandy Hook. With the
exception of one company OF artillery
the troops. one and all, refused to
obey the orders OF their officers to ap-
pear on parade. They stated as their
reason that the government had not
fulfilled its contract with them, as they
had received only part Of the bounty,
promised, and some of tham had been,
seven months in service without pay.
The authorities quickly suppressed the
mutiny by %arresting the ~Ting-leaders
and combining them in the battery on
Manhattan island.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-04-17
Tie Up Hunting Dogs.

Pierre.-Game Warden Hedrick has
called attention Of owners Of hunting
dogs to the provisions Of the game
laws in regard to their liberties for
spring months, and has instructed his
field forces to watch for violations OF
the law in this respect. 1t is unlawful
for hunting dogs to be allowed to run
in the fields in the months Of April,
May and June of each year. Owners
Of dogs which are allowed to SO run
may be given a fine of from $40 to $50
or a 30-day Jail sentence. 1t is alleged
that hunting dogs running at large in
the nesting season destroy more eggs
and young birds than from any other
source, and it is to protect the birds
in the nesting season that this act was
passed.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-04-17
Offering Prizes to Bridal Couples.

Wakonda.-Keen competition exists
between two justices of the peace In
Spirit Mound township, near here, as
to which shall perform the greatest
number Of marriage ceremonies. One
OF the justices, in order to stimulate
business. not only agrees to perform
ceremonies freeof charge, but also is
willing to present the %newlyweds with
a dozen thoroughbred chickens. The
other justice, not to be outdone by his
competitor, now is making the same
offer, to which he has added a dozen
eGss for good measure. The clergy
men Of the region now are wondering
what they must do to regain their lost
prestige.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-04-17
Russia's Railroads.

Russia's railroad building program.
as set forth in a recent report, consists
OF 1905 miles of government lines and
1883 miles of private lines under con-
struction, at estimated costs of $751;
$4,000 and 1922. 729,O0o. respectively:
1872 miles Of government lines and q
94S miles OF private lires authorized.
at respective estimated costs OF $4O.-
100000 and $163, SCI ,00D. and 1866
miles Of projected lines at an esti-
mated cost Of 1882, $40. OOe. From 1908
to September /. 1913. the government
spent $255, 10000 for railroad con
structiOn.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-04-17
Clash Over Farm Names,

Pierre.-Chapter 153 OF the laws Of
1911, which provides for the register.
ing Of farm names, is being quite gen.
orally used over the state, but will
nave to be more carefully followed,
according ct a ruling OF the attorney
general. The naine Of one farm was
given as Lake View Grain and Stock
farm" ard q %neighbor, without inteil
t!onal infringement, named his farm
Lake View farm" and wished to SO
register it with the clerk Of courts.
The law is specific in saying that
that any other person or persons
shall not have the right to use the
name for any other farm in ranch Il
the same county, except by prefxins
or adding thereto designating or 9th.
er identifying words" The similarity
Of the above names. for example, Is
too great to be used in the same coun
ty.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-04-17
DECISION ON DRY LAKE BEDS.
Ruling Of interest to Several Dakota
Counties.

Ruling Of interest to Several Dakota
Counties.
Chamberlafn.-A decision Of inter.
est to many counties in South Dakota
vas filed in the office Of the clerk Of
the circuit court Of this (Brule) county
by Judge Frank B. Smith, of the
Fourth judicial circuit. The decision
bears upon the ownership and control
of areas within the boundaries Of me.
andered lakes in South Dakota, Of
which there are many in the state, that
have gone dry, or partially SO, and the
owners of abutting lands have claim.
ed title to the relicted land.
The decision is the result of a case
brought in the circuit court of Brule
county. At the last general election
a proposition was carried by a majori.
ty vote empowering the county com.
missioners to sink four artesian wells
on the banks OF red lake, a large lake
bed within the county, which was Of.
fcially m~eandered as a lake by the
United States government in 1868, but
which has since become nearly dry
The purpose of the wells was designed
to again fill the lake to it's norma
stage and make of it a permanent body
OF water. The commissioners proceed
ed to make contracts for sinking the
wells, but were restrained by an in
junction obtained by owners of land
abutting the lake, who not only claim.
ed the refilling of the lake would dam.
age their land, but also claimed owner.
ship Of the lake itself, or a portion OF
it, by right Of %accretion or reelection.
The restraining order was issued In
April, 1913, and the case came up for
trial at the June, 1913, term of circuit
court. Judge Smith has just reached
a decision in the matter as noted. He
holds: THAT the title of all relicted
lands within mcandered lines Of said
Red Lake district is in the state OF
South Dakota subject to disposal by
proper legislation. That the expend-
iture of money in sinking and con.
%Structing said proposed artesian wells
is lawful and within the power and au.
thority Of said county commissioners.
That plaintiffs, by virtue Of the owner
ship OF surrounding and bordering
lands, are not the owners of, and dc
not Rave title to accretion caused by
the reelection of water to the center
of the lake beyond the original mean.
der line of said lake"
The temporary injunction was set
aside, and the costs OF the action as
sessed to the land owners who were
the plaintiffs.
1t is probable that the county com.
missioners will proceed with the work
and Eli the lake, which comprises an
area OF about 800 acres.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-04-17

be tried out In Aberdeen this year IN
der the direction of Prof. Geo. Carpen.
ter. recently of the agricultural depart.
men Of the Minnesota State universi.
ty. Already 200 school boys and school
girls have enrolled in the garden class.
es. Several parcels Of land in the city
have been secured for this work.
The Imperial Lumber company has
disposed Of its yards at Cresbard and
Tolstoy to the Central Lumber com.
pany and has taken over the Central
line to LeBeau. The consolidation ID
made to cut down expenses on the part
at the two compante&
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-04-17
Or. Melvin Dead.

Parker.-Dr. Ransom d. Melvin,
aged 50. died at his home in this city
after lingering illness. He was a lead
Ing physician of this state and prac-
ticed for twenty-five years at Spring
field, s. D., and Centeryille, S. D., be-
fore coming here. He vas a premi-
nent Knight Templar and knight of
Pythias. He leaves a wife and three
children.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-04-17
"Reavy" Literary Men.

Connection between feeding and
literary genius is commented on by
Robert Sherard in his Modern Paris
lola, he says, wrote best when he was
very stout, and that when his bulk
dwindled so did his talent. Theophile
Gautiar, himself enormous, maintained
that a man of genius should be fat,
and for proof pointed to that more
barrel than man. Balzac, to Alexan-
Dire Dumas, always fat and jolly" to
the "hippopotamus in breeches,' Ros.
SIM, and the plump and we'll fed ap-
pearance of Victor Hugo and Sainte,
Beuye.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-04-17

ing the naphthalene, which, as fast n
1t Is melted. Is lifted to the fuel tank
by a pump operated by the engine. Tho
shift from gasoline or benzol to naph-
thalene is readily made by meal OF .
three-way valve. The motor is q four
cylinder 7O-horse power engine Of the
ordinary automobile type, which can
De run at varying speeds of from two
hundred and fifty to one thousand rev
olutions per minute. A speed of about
twelve and one-half miles an hour with
a drawbar pull of 200 pounds has
been obtained with this locomotive.
the fuel consumption being one-half
pound per horse power hour.-Frons
Popular Mechanics.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-04-17
Butterfly.

In Germany there is a large moth
that infests dairies and subsistA upon
butter and milk. In Germany and Hol-
land it is called the butterfliege (fliege.
fy). Other names heard In Germany
for the dairy moth are buttervoxel.
butter bird. molkendieb. whey thief
and milchdieb, milk thief. Butterfly
has become the general name for thu
whole ace. though some people hold
that the name - > corrupticS OF ~.
English phrase. .0utter n.y. :
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-04-17
New Poultry Rates.

Pierre.-The railroads operating IN
this state have announced a change
OF poultry classification to go into ef-
feet May /. changing from fourth class
to third class. This would mean an in-
crease OF practically SO per cent on
some shipments, and the state railway
commission has requested the inter.
state commission to suspend this pro-
posed increase pending an investiga,
ton of its reasonableness.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-04-17

Deadwood.-C. ]. Spencer, one OF the
early day settlers here. has just dis
posed OF his extensive ranch holdings
on Beaver Creek, Wyo., near Newcas.
tie, to Ohio men for $125,0OO. The
new owners will stock 1t with cattle
and horses on an extensive scale. OIl.
recently Mr.. Spencer. who Is the owner
OF Sylvan lake. a well known resort
in the Black Hills. sold his coal lands
in Wyoming for $4,000.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-04-17
BUILDING Boom at Bookings.

Drookings.-The building boom that
started in March when it was an
nounced that four new brick stores
would be erected in the business dis
trict of Brookings is proving to be a
lively enc. Within the last week 1t
has been difficult to keep track Of the
new buildings and enterprises that are
being reported.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-04-17
An important Victory.

Sioux Falls.-After litigation extend
ting over several months, State Attor-
ney Bergh OF this, (Minnehaha) coun-
t., has won an important suit insti-
tuted in accordance with the provi-
sions Of the state inheritance tax law.
After losing in the county court In this
city the administrator Of the estate
of Jason Lee Rankin has decided, upon
the advice Of attorneys for the state,
to pay the inheritance tax Of $752.50
levied on the estate and not to con.
.tinue the litigation.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-04-17
Child Kicked by a Horse.

Rapid City.-The little ~10-year-old
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Stark,
Of Bend, was kicked In the head by
4 horse and seriously hurt. She was
removed to the hospital in this city
and operated on for the removal OF
some splinters Of bone.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-04-17
Goinq Home Nights.

Mr.. Crimsonbeak-I see an ostrich
never goes straight to Its nest, but
always approaches it with many wind
ings and detours. in order, II possible,
to conceal the locality from observa-
ton.
Mrs. Crimsonbeak-Do you know.
js.hn. you remind me Of an ostrich
when you're coming home.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-04-17
Socialist Vote.

Pierre.-The official returns on the
socialist candidates at the primary
show: State chairman, 1. M. Burnside.
T59: national committeeman, O. S.
Iceland, 743; United States senator.
r. p. Johnson, 757; governor. John S.
Knapp, 74S: secretary of state, Ole
Venjum, 743: secretary Of state, TAI;
treasurer, w. A. Williams, 749; state
land commissioner, Fred b. Huok,
IA; superintendent of instruction.
Clara Strohme.er. TAO.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-04-17
eoard Of Agriculture.

Pierre.-Byrne has appointed as
members Of the state board CT agri-
culture TO succeed themselves: w. S..
Hill of Mitchell, w. G.. Faulkner Of
Burkmere. He has appointed as dele.
gates to the National Irrigation con.
ference at Denver, 7. G. Orr, F. E.
Walker, j. G. Birdsell, Il. II. Gurrell,
K. Fl. Ely.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-04-17
Can Discontinue School.

Pierre.-The attorney general holds
that the electors of a school district
may discontinue a school by a vote,
SO long as they provide for the oduca-
tion of pupils Of the district by tut
ton in and transportation to another
district.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-04-17
Bushnell to Have Team.

Bushnell.-The baseball fans OF this
place and vicinity have taken steps
to place a team in the field for the
coming season. 1t is expected to be
III OF the best amateur teams ia this
part Of the state.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-04-17
Er,phanev Catholic School.

Eptphaney Catholic School.
are being prepared for a new Catholic
parochial school which Is to be erect
ed here. The structure will be a fine
one and will cost manv thousands OF
dollars.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-04-17

Baseball fans at Wolsey are talking
Of putting a semi-professional baseball
term Ia the field this season.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-04-17
Cancellation Asked.

Misunderstanding as counsel for
certain specified Rosebud Indians, Roy
NJ. Harrup of Witen and Thomas L.
Sloan Of this city, have filed a letter
with the Indian commissioner in which
they strongly urge the cancellation OF
the right Of way granted the North
western road between Winner and Car
ter. They contend that the North
western has forfeited all rights by its
failure to construct the proposed line.
The matter will be carried to Secretary
Lane and unless something is done
the senate committee on Indian af-
fairs may order an Investigation.
Gross injustice to the public and to
the Indians in order to benefit ~specula-
tors is alleged. 1t IS charged that III
chasers of lots at Witten were misled
and deceived into paying big money
Q property or expectation that the
railroad would be extended through
chat government townsite. This hope
was badly Jared later by a survey
made to a private townsite, and pur-
chase of right Of way through some of
the Indian lands. The survey has been
held open for five years, without con
struction work, and the complainants
think it's time for a show down.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-04-17
PASS RESOLUTIONS
STATE EXPERIMENT ASSOclA.
TON PRAISES WORK OF
STATE COLLEGE.
OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST
from the Capital City. the Various
State institutions and From
Many Different Parts Of
the Sunshine State.
Western Newspaper Union News Service.

~ cotSt I>CWSpdDNI CuAOu views W.
Brokings.-At the annual meeting
Of the South Dakota Experiment as
sociation, recently held at state col
iege, the following resolutions We're
adopted which should be of interest
to every farmer and stock raiser in
South Dakota:
Resolved, That we express our ap-
probation of the efforts of our officers,
who have done much to make The work
OF this association the success that it
has been. We further express appre-
citation Of cooperation given by the
agricultural department OF the state
college and experiment station name
ly: Horticulture, Animal Husbandry,
Agronomy, Dairy Husbandry, and Vet.
Urinary, also of the Better Farming
association of this state.
Resolved, That we approve the poll
cy Of doing educational and expert
mental work of the state, through the
medium of the state college and eX-
pertinent station, and by the farmers
institutes and short courses of this
state; and that we favor increased
appropriations by the legislature for
such special purposes as a statewide
soil survey, COW testing. beef cattle
and poultry culture, and the study and
control of hog cholera. We will urge
our legislators personally to make ap-
preparations for these purposes and
further to SO enlarge the college and
a Nnrir M ant ctnYion nr,3innooy $hnt
such work "a be rapidly carried on.
Resolved, That the idea of holding
m annual meeting at this place at the
time Of graduation exercises OF the
school of agriculture meets our ap-
prevail, and that the plan be continued.
Resolved, That it continue to be the
especial work OF this association to
determine the most productive and
most profitable varieties and strains of
grain for the various sections of South
Dakota and to disseminate these pure
strains; to study the crop rotations
and soil treatments that will lead to
permanently profitable farming; to
produce only the best live stock, and
III all possible ways to improve the
standards Of farming and CT life in our
community.
Resolved. That We as members OF
this association will take an active
mart in opportunities that present
themselves in our respective localities
for the organization Of farmers clubs,
oranges, or any other organizations
that tend to promote the betterment
Of rural life conditions.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-19
Peace Movement Stops

Washington, Sept 19.-The peace
movement begun fortnight ago was
today at standstill President Will
son had not forwarded to any Ameri-
can ambassadors abroad the message
received from Ambassador Gerard, CIV
ing the record of his conversation with
the German imperial chancellor.
While Ambassador Gerard reported
the imperial chancellor as having said
"it was up to the United States to
obtain statement of peace from the
allies" the president does not con-
strue the suggestion as requiring the
United States to undertake such a
task. Until specific request comes
in formal way, 1t is unlikely that
the American government will en-.
deavor to sound the allies on peace
terms.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-19
NATIONAL BANKS WILL
BE ASKED To ASSIST
PLAN FOR IMMENSE GOLD POOL
MEETS RESERVE BOARDS
APPROVAL

Washington, Sept. 19.-The bankers
plan for a $1OO,OOO,OOO gold fund to
meet American obligations to Europe
was approved today by the federal re-
serve board.
Banks in central reserve and re
serve cities will be asked to contrib
ute to the fund but country banks
are not expected to participate. Al
though syndicate of New York bank
ers are already asked to care for $780,.
100000 of that citys European obliBg,al;
will be counted on for contributions
to the additional $1OO.OOOOOO fund
The gold will be deposited in the
branch of the Bank of England in OF
tawa, Canada.
The first call on banks probably
will be designed to bring out from
$2O,O0OOOO to $25.OOO,OOO. Details of
the plan, however. were not worked
out today at a conference between
the bankers and the board. They will
be considered next week.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-19
The SUPREME COURT

Santa Fe, Sept. 19-In the state SUI
preme court today the case of Louis
Trauer, appellee, VS.. Ernest Meyers,
appellant. was argued and submitted.
Isaac Barth represented Trauer, the
appellee, and H. G. Miller, the appel
liant, Meyers. Meyers bought a house
and lot at Estancia from the New
Mexico Fuel and Iron company and
then sold it to Trauer, who paid one
half the purchase price, agreeing to
pay the other half when the deed was
delivered. 1t was then discovered
that the property was so involved In
the Indebtedness of the New Mexico
Fuel and Iron company that clear
deed could not be delivered. Meyers
nevertheless. demanded the remainder
of the purchase price. while Trauel
demanded the return of the money he
had paid. Meyers set up that he had
bought the property in partnership
With Trauer, which Trauer denied. The
lower court decided IN favor of Trauel
and Meyers appealed.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-19
German Officer Killed

Peking, Sept. 19.-According to in
formation received here the first Ger
man officer to be killed before Using
Tau was Baron Won Eisenbach, who,
previous to going to Kiao Chow. was
second secretary of the German le-
cation at Peking He met his death
in skirmish September 16 between
advance guards at Liuting.
The government has instituted Sc
we're measures designating martial
law in several provinces and many
important cities. The discovery that
rebels weEe ere greparing to take bfejat aaHta4f IT
nancial and diplomatic difficulties is
causing scores of arrests and many
executions, according to Chinese re-
ports.
Postal communication with Using
Tau was terminated by the Japanese
yesterday. From information derived
from Chinese and other sources in
the region of Kiao Chow it appears
that Japanese infantry and cavalry
are proceeding from Lung Kow to in
vest Using Tau before landing siege
artillery at some near harbor The
Japanese legation states that roads
must be constructed before heavy
guns can be transported to positions
near the German stronghold.
Germans in the Kiao Chow distric
report that an aeroplane in the SIX!
dropped bombs on the Japanese troops
north of Using Tau, killing so ant
woundfng 80.
The correspondence from Tsini
Tau have been silenced. A CORE
spondent at Che Foo reports tha
members of the Chinese Red Gross t.
the number of A have arrived ther
4 from Shanghai and established hos
pital in a hotel.