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The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1914-05-08
Trail Day. May 22nd

The officers of the Yellowstone
Trail have designated May 22nd
as Trail Day. They wish it to
be a memorable day for the
Trail. They wish a hundred
thousand men to turn out with
teams, picks, shovels, discs, har-
rows and road drags. Road
drags made of split logs, heavy
timbers, railroad rails, old binder
frames, old automobile frames,
hay-rock beds; mules, oxen,
autos or traction engines.
Let there be a squad Of men
on every mile Of the entire eleven
hundred miles of the trail. Let
the trail boosters of each town
see to it that some one man Is
responsible for the work to be
done on each mile tributary to
that town. Let that man get
all the help he can. Let him
prepare his mile for Trail Day
bv having it plowed, if need be,
graded if need be.
On Trail Day put the picks,
shoyels, discs, harrows and road
drags to work. Let all the
farmers within five or ten miles
help. Let it be a lesson in road
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1914-05-08

building. Let the women of the
country and city bring the pic
mic lunch. Let the automobile
men furnish an abundance of
cool, fresh water. Let it be a
day of labor and an equal amount
of good fellowship, and rejoic-
ing. Rejoicing because a hun
dred thousand men have joined
hands for the accomplishment
of a great public-spirited cause,
the like of which has never before
been undertaken by man.
Let your local photographer
be on hand to take pictures
before, after and during the
work. Forward some pictures
to the secretary at Hettinger,
N. Oak.
Let all business houses be
closed this day from 7 a. m. to
6 p. m.
In the evening let there be
patriotic music by bands, choirs
and orchestras. Let the school
children and the multitude sing
the National hymns. Let the
high school children read their
essays on good roads. Let the
ministers, lawyers and public
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1914-05-08

Of a road is there to town."
Mr.. Calvin replied that I'VE were
just a quarter of a mile from
the Yellowstone Trail, graveled
road all the way to town."
When on. the Trail the prospec-
tive purchaser said: This
makes the farm worth just ten
dollars per acre more. A dairy
man must travel the road four
times per day rain or shine"
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1914-05-08
Land Values Increase
On Yellowstone Trail

When Secretary O. T. Peter
SOh was at Miles City some time
aeo' two land seekers came to
'ae'alvln Ut Investment Company's
.i'iee' , wishing to buy a diary
la'm. They looked at several
e'a hnally found one that suited.
oiie OF them asked: What kind
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1914-05-08
FUNSTON AND BADGER BUSY
Vera Cruz Commander Strengthens
Defense Work.

Washington, May G-Overnight ad.
vices to the war department from
statement by Secretary Garrison:
"The latest message received from
General Funston came during the
night. He is arranging for a proper
defense Of the pumping station with.
out extending our lines.
Admiral Badger also reports that
he is forming special service squad
ron under Admiral Winslow."
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1914-05-08
DOMINICAN FORCES ROUTED
Laconte Vasquex, Leader Of Band.
Wounded During Engagement. :.

Washington, May 6.-Forces under
Leconte vasquez, which have been
fighting In the enyirons of La Vegas.
capital OF the state Of that name In
the Dominican republic. have been
routed and Vasques was wounded In
the engagement. according TO Z. rs-
port received at the navy department
Slight depredations upon sugar mills
near San Pedro Macorfs also ara re
ported.
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1914-05-08

spirited men speak to the assem-
bled people.
Let May 22nd be memorial in
the history of good roads, and
especially of the Twin Cities
Aberdeen Yellowstone Par *
Trail.
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1914-05-08
Verdict Makes
Serious Charge
COrOners Jury At Trinidad As
certain Origin OF Fire In
Tent Colony

Out at Trinidad. the fire
which destroyed the Ludlow
tent colony on the night of
April Goth. and caused the
deaths of l3 women and chill
dren. was started by militiamen
or mine guards or both, accord
ing to the virdict of the coroner's
jury on Monday. No res
possibility for the killing Of
Louis Tikas was fixed by the jury.
which found that Tikas, with
seven other men. were shot in
battle. 1t had been charged by
the strikers that Tikas received
a blow on the head which frac-
tured his skull.
Specifically the verdict finds in
part: The fire in the tents was
started by militiamen under
Major Hammock and Lieutenant
I Linderfelt. or mine guards or
BOTH" The jury was composed
of Casimiro Cruz, foreman;
George Stracy. M. w. Babcock.
A. M. Nash. +. J. Doveton and
| i w Rartlett
Perhaps the massacre of wo-
men and children at Ludlow.
was necessary Ito preserve law
and order" or to protect pro-
perty." If so it was a price
Outrageously too high. Neither
law and order" nor ''protec-
ton of property" was worth it.
Maddened by the slaughter of
their wives and children the
striking miners revoIted. Thru
friends they secured arms and
many hundred armed themselves
and but for the Intervention Of
of the regular troops, would
have given the mine guards and
militiamen more than a bargain.
AS it was many men on both
sides were killed. There can be
but one ending to such a situa-
ton. According to all prece-
dents there will be trials for
murder. Those on trial will not
be the guards guilty of the
massacre. but those who assisted
them or those who were mad
dened into acts of violence
against the constituted authori-
ties. Once again there will be
the cant about "vindicating the
majesty of the law" and an
indefinite postponement of con-
sideration of the law created
wrongs that brought the trouble
on. And then, if Governor
Ammons and his ilk can put it
over for the special interests"
the law will demand the death
OF a few more unfortunate
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1914-05-08
Underwriters Body Found.

Eccles. w. Va, May s.--The body Of
Freeman Lineville, an insurance
agent OF Charleston. w. Va, who went
into mine No 5 few minutes be-
fore the explosion that claimed 172
lives, has been recovered. Identificar
ton was made by q Masonic ring he
wore.
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1914-05-08
City So|oon
Plan Formed
Citizens Decide Upon Plan of
Organization In Case
Question Carries.

Ata largely attended and rep
,,sentative meeting of the citizens
ON Wednesday evening a definite
nI,n for the establishment OF a So
..npd municipal saloon in Lem
mor and for the submission OF the
,,ostiop to vote Of the electors
was adopted The plan, as adopt
ol has received the closest atten
tiau Of the committee appointed
.ome time ago to outline feasible
rIan and is now made public with
tho belief that it is the best one
that can be devised as it gives the
ntv tbe benefit of the saloon rev.
oOoe without making it legally
responsible for its conduct.
The plan that will be adopted.
# the question carries. is as fol
lows, An Individual will take out
tbe license and if no individual
desires to do so, then body OF
three or five men will organize
themselves into corporation for
tbe purpose of taking out the
license only. This individual or
corporate body will give to a men,
hrsbip association Of the citizens
of Lennon. similar to the Com.
mercial Club, power Of attorney
or authority to operate and con
duet the saloon. The name of
this association will be the Lem
mon Civic Improvement Assocla-
uon The officers of this member
ship will appoint the manager and
all the employees in the saloon,
to take the money each evening
and to make all rules to guide the
employees who are engaged in the
saloon, Ia fact the membership
association will have all control OF
the saloon. The individual or
corporation, who takes out the
license, viii have no key or any
thing to say concerning the run
nng of the saloon. The member
ship association will be composed
Of any resident taxpayer of lem
mon who wishes to join upon
payment Of one dollar member
ship fee. The proceeds of the
saloon will be used by the member
ship association in purchasing
city and school warrants in the
inverse order of their issue and for
public improvements, in the fol-
lowing proportions: Fifty percent
to retire city indebtedness, forty
percent to retire school indebted
ness and ten percent for road aud
street improvement. The associa-
ton will keep on hand $1,000 worth
Of warrants to protect itself from
any liability from any source.
The election will be held on
Tuesday May 18th, between the
hours Of 5 o'clock a. m and 5
O'clock p m. There will be but
one polling place, namely at the
city city fire hall The Judges will be
ohas, Hoehn, j. II. Westcott and
!, L. Williams, who are to select
two clerks and who are 10 be gov
erned as to the conduct of the
election and the qualifications of
Inc voters the same rs in any
Regular city election. The election
expense will be borne by popular
subscription, the amouat having
oeen practically y raised at the meet
ing on Wednesday evening.
Anyone desiring further lnfor-
ua'Ion can get the same from any
member Of the committee. ID +.
DDfaught, W ID. Hick 2. j.
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1914-05-08
GREAT BRITAIN TO EXHIBIT
Decides to Be Represented at Frisco
in Modified Form.

London, May 6-The British govern
ment will reconsider its decision not
to participate In the Panama Pacific
exposition at San Francisco and 1t
probably will decide that Great Bri.
tain shall be represented officially at
the fair in a distinctly modified form.
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1914-05-08
ROOSEVELT ON WAY NOME
Steamer Held TO Permit Colonel to
Start North,

New York, May s.--Colonel Theo-
dore Roosevelt Is due at Para on
he made the trip down the Amazon
from Manaos. The steamer Aidan
which was to have sailed northward
Saturday. was held 1t Pars for the
colonel and his party. 70 tAAt theFe
will be little delay n starting ne a.
plorers on the trip hoSae.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-11
EXPECTS THE DEAD
 TO RETURN TO LIFE
English Correspondent Says Many Mourned As Dead Will Turn Up Again.

London, Sept. 1.-The correspondent of the Daily Mail at Rouen has great hopes that many of the British num- bered in General Sir John French's 8 list of casualties will turn up again. He has every ground for expecting, he says, to see four thousand or more of these men scon back in the firing line.
 For the past two days" he says, s'I have been informed while on Journey towards Paris that the 11th Hussars no longer exist yet it is cer- tain that half of their 70 0win soon reappear.
 "At nightfal1, of September 2. the d4th Hussars, exhausted after four days fighting, slacked rein near Com piegne. d They had experienced i'll luck early in the day when taking 50 Uhlan prisoners. Through this they had expected tn get some remounts but the Germans were worse off than they.
 The 11th were to have a nights rest, screened by 10, 600 fresher troops, but at o'clock in the morning. without warning, shells burst over them and their horses stampeded; but to assert that the regiment was annihiIated is to stretch the imagination. The same applies to the Dorset regiment.
 Meanwhile. many hundreds of StTagSlers are SiFlng SOOo accounIS or themselves. At Chantilly, 60 of them, of all Regiments, laid a quick-hring trap for a. patrol of Germans The enemy was allowed to pass one Maxim concealed in a hedge and to ride. on to &he- muzzles of two others ahead. They were caught between the two fires and the British moved ztheHa- down. The survivors were taken 
 The correspondent quotes other in cidents to prove that stragglers are a force to be reekoned with.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-11
SEEKING SPOUSE
 WIFE IS STRANDED
Special to The Farmer.)

Fairfield, Sept. 1.--A pathetic story of desertion was told by Mrs. Jennie wisbord, of 121 F'orsythe street, New York, who accompanied hF her two children, Lena, IA Ineatlnsk Ma thaniel, months old, and also by her sister, Mrs. Sarah Rothman, of 2S1 Blake avenue, New York, when she ap- pealed to the authorities to make her husband support her.
 Mrs. wisbold, who is but little more than a, girl, being but 20 years old, came to Bridgeport late last night. She. had learned that her husband was liv- ing in Fairfield and thought that she could make him support her. Upon ar irving in Bridgeport the two women had run out of money and as a last resort applied at police headquarters in Bridgeport, and were given 1odg- ing at Lakeview farm.
 This morning she was sent to Fair field, where she old how she had mar ried more than two years ago. One child was born, and shortly before the birth of the second, the husband dis appeared. All trace of the man was lost until a few days ago. The Fair field authorities are powerless to do anything, as the desertion took place in New York. They have been unable to locate the man.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-11
COLLECT FUNDS
 FOR DESTITUTE GERMAN WIDOWS
Enthusiastic American Meeting Subscribes Neat Sum and Plans Worthy Campaign

For the care of the millions of wid- pws and orphans that are soon to be left as charges upon the people and the government of the Kaiser's empire, steps are being taken in every country of the world where Germans and Ger anan-Am orleans reside. to collect funds flor their relief
 Bridgeport is among the first cities In New England to step. gladly into The breach and begin the raising of khe enormous amount that will be nec- essarv to care for the widows and orphans fin the extensive area included In the German empire
 On Wednesday, evening, September B, a meeting of the German-Ame er-1- cans of Bridgeport was held under the auspices of the German-Anerican Al lance to consider ways and means IA society for the purpose was formed with the following officers elected President, Charles Keller: secretary. Rev. F. C1emen; financial secretary, Charles AxInan; treasurer, Louis Schverdt1e-
 The meeting was an enthusiastic one, $325 being subscribed to the cause before leaving. Plans for the collec- aion of funds include the distribution Df collection lists among all the Ger Hnan societies, lodges and churches of the city and vicinity, and 1t is be lieved that large amount of money will Immediately be raised here for HransTnission to Germany where the destitute will be cared for.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-11
IBHGIAh COMMISSION
 HERE ID SEE PRESIDENT
EE1Bring Autograph Letter From King AIber To MT. Wilson-To Complain
 or German Violation Of Neutrality.

New York Sept. 1.-The King of Belgium commission of protest against German violation of Belgian neutrality and alleged German atro- scities in Belgium. arrived here today enrotTte for Washington, where they will lay their case before President AVilson. They expected to reach Wash Engton today.
 The steamer Celtic, upon which the fcomnissfon made the transatlantic "trip, docked this morning Until Pres Fddent Wilson receives the protest no Ipart Of the text will be made public according to announcement by the Commissioners upen arrival today
 'tThefr diplomatic charges ob1ige tTten,'' reads the announcement, flor reasons Of high courtesy towards the government Of the United States, to observe this discretion
 An autograph letter from King AL bert of Belgium, to President Wilson is in the custody of the couraiss sion, to be presented by them to the President
 The personnel of the commission comprises M. Henry Carton De wiart, Belgian minister of justice who com as envoy extraordinary of the King; AIessrs. De SadeIeer, B. Hyams and Wan De welde, ministers of state; and Count Louis De IdchterveIde, secre- Barry.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-11
BELGIAN PATRIOT SHOT WITH ARMS IN HIS HANDS.
 
How German Troops Protect Themselves From Sniping
 By Civilians.
PLAYWRIGHT TELLS
 PITIFUL WAR STORY
Had to Think of Bright Eyes of Our Fall Fellows to
 Give Order.
Correspondence of the Associated
 Press0

Correspondence of the Associated
 Press.)
 London, Sept. 2.-One of the most vivid accounts of an episode of war comes from the Loka1 Anzeiger of Aug ust 24. It is a letter from Paul Oskar Hoecker a. Berlin playwright /rrow serving as a captain of the reserves. His play, "A Nation in Arms is be- ing given at te Berlin Opera house.
 He describes a. mission on which he was dispatched to search for arms in Belgium villages in which shots had been fired by civilians German troops. His instructions were to sum mon the villagers to deliver up their arms. and that those in whose pos session arms were found after they de- clared they had none, were to be in- stantly shot.
 Describing a, visit to Jungbusch, he says that in one house was found an old man, a, woman and a girl of 1s.
 ."Then a terrible thing happened. A sergeant and a private dragged a young fellow out of the house. They had found him hiding among the straw in the loft. He had in his hand 8 Belgian rifle loaded with five cart ridges. From an opening in the roof he may have aimed at many an hon est German. The wouth had to put his hands up. Stamnnering and dead ly pale he stands there.
 '' Who is this youth?' ask the old man. As if struck by lightning they all three fell on their knees wailing. The woman groaned, He is my son. For Gods sake, you are not going to kill him. and a little girl sobbed as if her heart would break. The prisoner tried to escape, but was put up against the wall by the men.
 had to picture to myself by force the German patrols riding through the night with the bullets of treacherous Francstfreurs whistIing round their helmets and think of the tall figures and bright eyes of our good German fellows, in order to master my nerves in face If this sorrow and fulfill my orders.
 ''' He has to be shot. Three men, ready The three men commanded who were fathers of families, two from Berlin and one a farmer, did not turn a hair. This is a just business We had got a ruaf1in who merited no com passion. The .volIey rang out The trembling body collapsed to the ground and did not move again. Three tiny holes were visible in the blue blouse The boys eyes are closed. His face has not changed it's expression. Death by our rifle is painless.
 We ought to burn the old man g house over his head said one of my men. Quick march, [ ordered. The three peasants are still knee1ing on the ground; the corpse lies up against the wau.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-11
WIDOW OF SLAIN
 CITY EMPL LOYEE GETS
 GIFTS COMPENSATION

a A check for S266 was drawn by the Icity clerk today in favor of Mrs. Gae- fino Comparato, widow of a former member of the street cleaning depart Iment Comparato was killed in Main street near State street, by a runaway horse It was on April 12, 1913 and he was engaged in his usual duties when he met his death. Compensation Com mission E. T. Buckingham and City Attorney William H. Com1ey, Jr., af- ter comforting on the matter decided that his widow was entitled to $6 per
 week for 312 days and $1oo for funeral expenses. The payments for 21 weeks and the S1O0 funeral expenses was
 made today. Hereafter payments will be made each week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-11
LOUIS LEONARD
 STROKE VICTIM,
 IN EMPTY HOUSE
Left Alone to Die On Bare Floor By People Who
 Are Moving

Louis Leonard, station agent at Botsford, was found this morning in vacant house on Steuben street, near Pembroke. suffering with a stroke of apoplexy. Police Surgeon Weldon finding the mans condition precartous ordered him removed to Bridgeport hospital. 4 azSa
 The abandonment of Leonard was brutal. He had boarded at the house for some time, and yesterday, when the family was about to move out they are allegedA to have found Leonard lying on the bed unconscious. Believ- ing him intoxicated they picked him up and placed him on the bare floor. Here he lay. throughout the night. This morning when he failed to make his appearance at the station, a search party was sent out, with the result that he was found lying on the floor in an unconscious condition.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-11
PROTESTS AGAINST
 INCREASED RATE 
 OF R. R. MILEAGE

Washington, Sept. 1.-The first gen eraI protest against the proposed in crease Of mileage tickets in eastern territory was made today to the in
 terstate commerce commission While the protest puts the new tariffs before the commission on the question of sus- pension, yet it was said that the com mission probably would initiate it's own inquiry into their reasonabIeness. They were filed to take effect Oct. 1 and would make approximately an in crease of 12 1-2 per cent. in the price of mileage books on practically all large eastern roads and their subsidia-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-11
NOT YET READY TO DECIDE ON SERMON
 CASE REOPENING

I. haver not made up my mind re- garding the Carl Siemon case" de- clared States Attorney Homer s. Cummings today. sfThe newspapers appear to think I have nothing else to do but dispose of that They for get that there were 90 cases on the criminal superior court docket, incl1d- ing, murders, manslaughter and burg lary charges. Seventy of these cases nave been disposed of, but I still have plenty of work ahead
 When asked regarding the sensa- t1onal aff1davits alleged to have been recently secured from important wit nesses in the Siemon affaffir, the states attorney replied, T have nothing to add to what has already been pub lished"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-11
BRITISH PRESS BUREAU SAYS RETIREMENT OF
 EKEMY IS CONTINUOUS

London, Sept 11.-s:2o D. m.-The official press bureau today gave out the following announcement:
 "Retirement of enemy is continuous The British forces yesterday captured ], 800 prisoners, including wounded and several guns and large quantities of transport
 'sThe enemy is retreating rapidly east of Soissons in some disorder.
 stIn a later telegram it is declared that from further information the cap lures of yesterday are higher than first reported Considerable bodies of in fantry are being fonud hiding in the woods having been left behind owing tc the rapid retirement of their forces. These surrender at sight
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-11
ARMY OF GROWN
 PRINCE IS BUSY

London, Sept 11-Telegraphing from Copenhagen. the correspondent of Reuters says |despatches received there from Berlin announce that the general headquarters of the German Crown Prince have been established in a fortified position to the westward of Verdun. Parts of the Crown Princes army have attacked forts south of Verdun,s which since yester- day has been sbombarded by, German heavy artillery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-11
FRENCH PRESIDENT
 PROTESTS TO WILSON

Washington, Sept. 11-President Poincare. of France, has calbIed to President Wilson a reply to the pro- test of Emperor William which charged that the allies had been using dum-dun bullets
 The French President declared in his message that Emperor William was attempting to shift the responsi- bi1ity for the use by Germany of dunn dunn bullets practically since the out break of the war.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-11
UHLANS SURPRISED HEARING FROM SPIES

Paris, Sept. 1.-The residents of a. small locality in the department Of Disc, informed the military author1- ties of strange doings in a house in that vicinity. A company of Zouaves was sent to the place and during their inquiry they were fired on from the house. Taking the house by assault. they found several Uh1ans inside who had been receiving the reports Of spies regarding the numbers and move ments of the French forces.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-11
'TILSON PICKED TO
 OPPOSE REILLY

New Haven, Sept a1.-Iohn o. Tfl- son. a, former member, was nominated for Congress from the Srd Connecti- cut district by the district convention held here eoday Charles L. Rockwell Of Meriden was chairman and Fred w orr Of this city placed MT TfIson's name before the delegates. The selec- tion was unanimously made and MT. TaIson made a speech of acceptance