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The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-01-29

If the holding of the secretary of
state on n of the provisions of Sec
ton so of the Richards primary act is
not contested, the effect will be to
practically select all judicial officers at
the March primary, unless there
should be Independent candidates at
the November election, the holding be-
ing that under the provisions of that
section the names of all petition can
didates must go upon all the ballots as
Independents. This would make the
candidates securing the greatest num-
Der of votes at the primary, regardless
of party, the only legal candidate
whose name could go upon the general
ballot in November.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-01-29

at the home of the former. A dainty
bououet of violets, forget-me-nots n
carnations graced each table. The
delicious luncheon was served in four
courses. A very pleasant social hour
followed.
Complimentary-On Thursday even
ing Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Larson enter
tanned most delightfully."- the Methodist
choir in honor of Miss Christianson
who left for her home last Saturday.
Games and music passed the time all
too rapidly, and was followed by light
refreshments.
Complimentary Dinner-Dr. and
Mrs. Slagle were the honored guests at
a six o'clock dinner given by Mr.. and
Mrs. r. A. Larson on Friday. A bou-
quet of freesias beautified the table,
and covers were laid for eleven. The
elaborate repast was served in three
courses. A pleasant social evening
was then enjoyed.
Sunday School Class-Mrs. r. Cook
entertained most delightfully."- her Sun
day school class last Saturday after
noon. A merry season Of games was
INDUCED in ending in a fine lunch.
Auction Bridge-A delightful event
of the past week was the party given
Tuesday evening by MI. and Mrs. Van
Fishback. Four tables were arranged
for the players, and the ever-engross-
ing game of Auction Bridge was enjoy
ed. A fine ~two-course luncheon was
served later.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-01-29

up to $4,000 or $4,000 for the state.
That expense, large as II Is, would not
be prohibitive providing there was OBJ
tanned for ii advantages enough to
warrant the cost. The Republican is
unable to find sufficient value re-
ceived" for the cost of the proposal
committees. What do the voters or
the taxpayers gain by these proposals
that would make them worth $4,000
or such a matter? Can anyone tell?
No one has, and it Is believed that no
one can. The voters will do all of the
nominating, after all. The proposals
decide nothing, except to give oppor-
tunity for slatemaking. And, even If
that is done in the open, it is a doubt
full political device. 1t is a method by
which men of inferior qualifications
may be carried into office by associa-
ton with their superiors.
ut never has been made entirely
clear why the author of this system
believed that each party should be di-
vided into a majority and a minority
The effect of it is to require factional-
ism by law and certainly there is no
special virtue in f~actionalism. 1t tends
to break down, rather than support
party government, and it is party gov,
eminent that Mr.. Richards processes
to desire. States and factions seem
the only certain o~utgrowth of the
proposal system" and certainly they
are not worth $4,000 at each biennial
election to the people of South Dakota.
I'm this connection, it is a note
worthy fact that a law passed at the
last session of the legislature, subse-
quent to the popular adoption of the
Richards primary which is likely to
do a good deal to offset the advantage
to any candidate of being On any ticket
proposed by any faction. This refers
to the act of 1918 abolishing the circle
that always heretofore has been used
upon the ballot. hereafter every
voter must make his mark beside the
name of every candidate for whom he
desires to cast his ballot. That means
that he will look over all the candi-
dates of any one party before doing
his voting. AS a result the chances
are that very few will vote the entire
ticket of any faction. The effect of
this law removing the circle from the
ballot Is largely to Offset the apparent
purpose of the Richards primary in
arranging for states or tickets to be
presented at the primary election. 1t
is an added reason why the proposals
committee are not worth the price"
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-01-29

makes the total Of $4.4 which the
$l.O0 tax man pays towards the run
ming expenses of the state, a portion
OF which is returned to the locality in
which he lives.
Analysing the county tax it will be
found that 1892 goes for county gen.
eral. such as election, court expenses,
ETC.; 1914 to the bridge fund; $1.95
for the new court house; $1.28 into the
salary fund and II cents into the in
sane fund. Total 5000. The large
remainder, $84.86, he gets the direct
benefit of in the way of city schools
and city government and improve
ments.
Now about the taxes in the country
districts. In Richland township, for
instance, there is a property hat has
an assessed valuation of 1854, on
which the owner will have to pay a
tax of $50.52, about half of what the
city man will pay On his $4,740 worth
of property. The state tax of course
will be $3.50, but he has nearly half
as much more property as the man in
Bookings and will have to contribute
towards the states expenses in pro-
portion to his wealth. His county tax
is $16.73; school tax, $11.46; township,
S.. 5S and road fay go 90
The whole question of the new taxa
ton resolves itself into this: 1t is
the proposition of adjusting the levies
to fit the new valuations. If the in
creased amount of money raised by
taxation is not needed the levy can
be reduced accordingly by the proper
officers. However much money is
raised by taxation a way will be found
to spend it, for it is safe to say that
there will always be demands for
funds to meet emergencies.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-01-29

The railroads are claiming a victory
as a result of Judge Wizards decision
in the rate cases, but we fail to see
where they "a claim anything better
than a draw. The judge decided that
the two-cent rate was unconstitutional
all right, but he also decided that the
two and one-half cent rate was consti.
tutional and he furthermore ordered
II put into effect at once. AS the peo-
pie Of this state have always paid
three cents the half cen reduction
will help some.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-01-29

Mrs. Margaret Ross. former editor
Of the 500 Critic, seems to be having
almost as much trouble out In her
new home In Washington as she did
at Sioux Falls. One night last week
at her homestead In that state she and
her two son were set upon by sixteen
masked men and placed on a train and
shipped out Of the country. She has
appealed to the governor Of the state
for protection that she may return to
her home.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-01-29

The passing of the last day for the
filing Of petitions for independent can
didates finds only a legislative and
county commissioner ticket lined up
for the fray with the regular majority
republican ticket. The minority con-
vention failed to nominate candidates
for county ofices and no Independent
candidates tossed their hats into the
ring.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-01-29

President Wilson's trust message
seems to have been received with gen.
eral favor by the country. AS a mat
ter of fact 1t also seems to be evident
that the American people believe they
have a real president in Woodrow
Wilson, and 1t will take some sized
man to beat him for reelection.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-01-29

shows sudden and uncalled for in.
flations. However, If Friend Murphy
put the money in an old sock and hid
1t in the stove pipe the jury will be up
against 1t. The chances are good, too,
that as an old politician he was too
wise to leave any discriminating evil
dence laying around.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-01-29
WHAT THEY SAY

n. {. Hley-When I was down in
Minnesota last week I made a short
stop at thl little town of Sleepy Eye.
AS soon az landed the town made a
good impression on me and the prin.
cipal reasd for this was the splendid
system of~Istreet lights which they
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-01-29

The liquor dealers have organized
an association to fight the anti-saloon
league, but being a dry town We are
likely to get only a long distance view
Of the fray.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-01-29
SOCIETY NEWS

Luncheon-A very enjoyable social
event was the one o'clock luncheon
Wednesday of last week given by
Mesdames Horace and Van Fishback
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-01-29

The prohibition candidate for con
gress In this district rejoices In the
name Of ". d. Jump. The newspaper
brethren are likely to have some fun
with MI. Jumps name before the cam
paign IL over.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-01-29

Boss Murphy o. Tammany Hall is
under investigation by the grand jury
and inquiry into his bank account is
being made to determine whether 1t
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-12
"POWerGa
Does What No Other
Lubricant Can DO

MOWER Gas j. added to the Gasoline and ubr itin- oil.
~ small quantity needed 1t l. used in any gasoline motor
motorcycles moorhoa> Gasoline tractors, stationary
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-06-18
Picture illustrates the Bond street
Panama, s15.)


plantations or the date Of estimate
March ]. 1914. To my surprise the
total the treasurer reported was
slightly over thirty million dollars.
II Is financially = strong country
that could experience such losses
without notable disaster.
Misplaced capital Is waste.
Chamber a Conservative Force.
Gentlemen Of the Chamber Of Com
merce, as now organized you should
and believe will be the great con-
seryatiye influence IN the affairs 81
this territory.
Conservatism in these days does
not mean lack Of keen foresight, lnck
OF progress, lack Of enterprise or lack
OF bold, vigorous prosecution Of pub
lie and private works, but Il does
mean sound and safe purpose and or
ganizalion.
Your chamber and membership con-
tain the elements necessary for form.
ing unbiased public opinion.
The Chamber Of Commerce.. now
that the territory Of Hawaii ID enter.
ing into new relations with defense.
commerce and travel. and new phases
of business, public improvements and
society. has duty in q degree over
shadowing that of local governments
for administrations are but temporary
and the power that will ultimately
prevail must be that power you and
all good citizens develop through
sound. unselfish public conscience and
purpose consolidated into command
Ing public opinion
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| 8. 81, q z ! ~. ~. 3 ~
Following STATISTICS, taken from elaD-
crate tables:
Production Distilled spirits, year
1890, e3,zO2,062 gallons.
fToductlon distilled spirits, year
1873 146,7lL0l3 gallons:
Consumption per capita, year slSVo,
l.26 gallons.
Consumption per capita, yearssl9lu'
LIZ gallons
Fefmented liquors tpeef, etc-t,
1900, 1,2lS,256,3lS gallons.
Fermented liquors lDeer etc.l,
year 1913, 2.025, O71,l56 gallons.
Consumption per capita, year lyOVr
1873 gallons.
Consumption per capita, year lslV,
1914 gallons.
Wine fnereased rom II.I00 gall 70
20a00 gal per capita. J.
The production OF beer In Hawaii
Increased from 1881 barrels in 1901
to 25sS45 In 1913.
II prohibition would prohibit, II
might solve the problem. / would be
thankful If ii would, but fear that ii
viii rather bring a disregard for law.
/ do not care to enlarge on the sub.
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a2 sa.077.be 81 1900

0z O0,U11soo 81 III ,SlIsOZ
Under the laws existing the Terri.
torial government can be forced TO
part with its lands even at an econo-
mic sacrifice OF its income.
This fact would not be so pertinent
or serious were those seeking these
lands able TO make as good or better
use OF them than the government Is
now making.
The government earnestly desires
Its agricultural lands to be homestead
ed where conditions and circum-
stances are such that the homesfeader
may reap the material and social ben
elts intended by the principles and
laws governing such transfers OF land.
Against Land Speculation.
The government Is unalterably op.
posed to land speculation by design.
ing homesteaders.
The government, however, believes
the limited areas OF public lands un.
der its control should not bo careless.
" parceied out In q way TO injure the
public at large without corresponding
dement's to the homesteader. IS
For instance, on the island of Maui
2.4S6,50 acres of government cane
land now bring In rental OF si2, SSf.-
"a. The rainfall on these lands does
not exceed five inches per annunl.
They are now partly cultivated by
hand, with an implement called a
mattock. as the lower area is too
rocky for cultivation by larger and
usual implements. NJ
These lands are Irrigated by pri.
vately owned water brought from a
distance. =
Some twenty-six people have, under
the law, demanded portion OF these
lands be opened for demonstrating.
On recent visit TO Maui / viewed
these lands with committee repre-.
senting the above people. n. I.
The Lahaina water works could fur
nish water for their domestic use
only. e. ... -. ~
| inquired what they. proposed to
substitute for cane.
Plans Of Doubtful Wisdom. p
They informed me that they pro-
posed to let the land grow up to al
garoba and sell wood, beans and
honey therefrom. 81.
The largest dealer In wood, beans
and honey, and planter Of algareba
informs me that with but five inches
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and those furnished me we're mislead-
ing.
1 found, being circulated by the Pro
motion Committee, a pamphlet. writ
ten by a presumably well informed sg-
ricultuEal Official, that contained
striking Instrumentation as TO our
agricultural lands.
From such literature, and q, state
ments made by certain agitators. a
false conception Of our arabic agricul-
tural areas of public lands obtains in
Washington, abroad. locally and in
promotion and political literature and
discussion. -u.s. -. s..,a .. + ~.
al once directed the three depart.
ments to work overtime. coordinate
and check each other, with the result
that jointly certified detailed list OF
the public lands OF the Territory or
Hawaii as Of March Is, 1914, was pre-
scented. 1ess,asz ~ r. III. 20
> A condensed classification and a
clear analysis of areas have been
made, that the public may have an
accurate conception OF the entire pub
lie land situation.
These facts are now placed in your
hands in the two simple tables as pre-
scented. - +
The Promotion Committee and its
mainland representatives were
promptly advised TO cease sending
ont misleading literature. l. & 49,.
Mhat the Territory Owns.
These records disclose the fact that
the Territory of Hawaii owns only
69y0l4.45-100 acres of arabic agricui-
tural land, now divided into 1S5 pieces
of which but "A exceed 1000 acres
each In area. ii
We have heard much concerning
central sugar mills and the advan-
tages Of such mills when wholly sup.
piled with cane by associated in1iyid-
ual growers, under agreements where
by the growers receive a proper per.
centage OF the sugar produced and the
mill fair per cent, thus bringing
about more desirable economic and
social conditions.
We find that the territory owns but
three locations where II could exert
pressure to bring about such condi-
tons, to-wit, at Waiakea. Hawaii,
$500 acres rainfall sugar land at
!Waimea. Kauai, 1929 acres of irrigat.
ed land, and at Hawaiian, Kauai,
4,621 acres, also irrigated land.
Leased Lands and Income.
The leased cane lands and income
therefrom are by islands as follows: 8
I. far,6 10
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area of them situated on the island
OF Hawaii. -.,
Pastoral Lands on Hawaii.
The greater part are in ten hold
ings, which l give in areas, but not
by name.
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BIGPROBLEMSO TERRITORY ARE
OUIuNEDBY GOVERNOR P|NKHAM

CONTINUED from page one1
The Lamar register., 1914-01-07

large American flag to the officials
OF the company in behalf of the
Lamar business men. Hon. G. z.
Goodale Tor Lamar wound up the
speech making with q short but ell
oQuent dedicatory speech. The
crowd then adjourned to the lunch
room.
Here the big free lunch prepared
and served by the hustunS young
men of the Y. M. b. A. WAS the at
traction and everyone did ample
Justice. twenty-five white uni
formed members OF the association
served the crowd in the most per
iect order with the regularity oil
well managed machine aud without
d single hitch IN the proceedings.
The management OF this feature OF
the program was the most akilliuI
vi all the perfect work OF the day.
A. soon as the crowd thInhed
Out 80 that it was possible dancing
uegan ON the big SECOND floor OF
NE factory and lasted until late
In the morning. The door was in
good condition and the music was
splendid, but the room wa4 too
crow ded for u successful dance. Es
eryone however was in good humox
and the Inconvenience was overtooA
ed so. o.they had a good time even IL
tney could not dance much.
This was the greatest event aud
the greatest celebration in Lamar
nisuory. and the grand success u
the affair Il due TO the most unit
ed and harmonious work on the
part OF all our people that has ever
been Witnessed. The good feeling
and spirit Of harmoay that has
oeen engendsred alone IL worth
.Iau, tln.s tue cost Of the cele-
bration. To give Just credit for
the big success would be To 20
back to the very beginning several
In ago when the idsa fiEss en-
tered tho fertile mind OF D. H. Bans
and give All the committees and
men who have worked ON the var.
Ious matters that have come up.
those that subscribed the large
expense accounts, and the surety
pond. and finally AL the members
Of the Commercial Club and Y. n.
b. A. The enthusiasm OF the
young men backed by the willing
meas OF the older ones to finance
the affair would make q success OF
any undertaking that Lamar would
attempt
Now turn It loose on the Bent
Prowers canal.
The Lamar register., 1914-01-07

The Lamar plant OF the Helve.
tia Condensing Co. began receiving
milk on Tuesday, the 9Th and the
iirst days run was fair. While 1t
was not what the citizens OF La
mar had hoped to make 1t, still IL
was almost four times as much as
the first day receipts at the Null
vane factory Of the company on it's
opening day and larger than sever.
al OF the bigger factories Of the
company received on their opening
day. z. J. Wagner made the prize
delivery OF 1900 pounds, several
hundred more than the total first
day receipts at Mulvane. W. N.
Briskey OF Prosperity Lane deliver
ed $50 pounds at Q o'clock and
this delivery brought the total at
that hour over the Mulvane figure.
and 1t was hoped that the 5000
pound mark which our citizens had
figured on would be reached. Tho
factory however IL open quite . lit
tie ahead Of the time most of our
people had expected,and the amount
of milk will be rapidly increased.
Adam Maj and w. 8. Strain made
the first deliveries OF milk on the
evening Of the 9Th. and the first
on Tuesday was the shipment on
A. v. train from the east. Just af-
ter 9 O'Clock there were nineteen
wagons in front of the factory
making deliveries at one time.
The Lamar register., 1914-01-07
BIG RAMAL FESTIVAL
Governor Ammons and Officials of the Helveta Company
and Several Thousands of Others Are Guests of
Lamar for the Day. Biggest Celebration
in History of the Valley

It was q glorious winter day.
big crowd and a grand celebration
of the opening OF . great industry
that Is what Monday. January 5th,
in Lamar, was. It was q splendid
combination Of Lamar Commercial
Club and Young Mems Business As
sociation enterprise and public spir-
it that would hesitate at NO Difficult
ties and would make succebs Of
anything. -. 49,
No section Of Colorado but the
Arkansas valley could have afford
ed to take chances On advsrtistng
such . celebration ir midwinter
and none here but Lamar could
do it and get away with It. The
same beautiful weather We have
been having for months kept right
ON and is stin with US. The breezes
coming from the snowbanks to the
west of u gave an invigOrating
freshness to the air that added vim
to all the sports and zest to the
celebration of the day.
Early In the day the Arkansas
Valley train from the east came in
with over a hundred visitors and
the oth-r early morning trains
brought in othe-s. The farmers
from all the surrounding territory
came In crowds and the hotels OF
me town had already been filled
up over Sunday ty the visitors who
were anxious to get in ahead OF the
rush. The noon train from the
west brought large delegations from
all along the line. Altogether 1t
Is estimated that over seven thous-
and took part in the big celebration
The business section of Lamar
and many OF the residences had
been previously decorated by fred
Burch for the occasion with a pro-
fusion of blu ting and national col
ors. and the streets were strung
with many colored e'~ctric lights
to give a gala appearance at night
as well as day. The visitors saw
splendid streets in fine condition
something many OF them had not
seen in their home cities for sew
eral weeks.
President Latter. Director Mar
dine and Architect Helfensteller OF
the Helvetia company. who were
the special guests OF homer of the
city. arrived on sunday and were
delighted not only with the cordi-
tons at the new factory, but with
the welcome of the city and tie
beautiful weather. Governor Am
mons the next guest OF honor. ar
rived on No. 8 at 1:o6 and Wa