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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-13
BY HERBERT QUICK

nc teTinhNe arc AhIftlS III
thoroughness.
Any other staff OF strategists
would have been satisfied with the
Qualifications OF their own territory:
but the German general staff has
built military posts In the territory
Of it's sister nations In time OF peace.
Reports from the front advise us
that all through France, at strategic
points. are found concrete emplace-
mcnts for the huge guns OF Ger
many.
Along the Aisne river are many
old stone quarries which have been
controlled by German capitalists
Just as they might have been In the
United States.
When the allies drove back the
Germans from the gates OF Paris,
they retired TO this line OF quarries
and there they are today.
Germany's capitalists had made
forts in the heart of France under
the guise of dealers In stone.
DIR. Karl Armraard Graves will
pardon me. feel sure. II ! say that
| have regarded him as the DR.. Cook
of miliiarisrn.
He has been writing for Golfers
Weekly a series OF articles on the
German war system and spy system
which were too good reading to be
true.
And yet. I may have done DR..
Graves an iniustice-if so. ! with.
draw the remarks made In the heat
OF debate.
A few weeks ago, in one OF DR.,
Graves articles. he told OF his do
Ings at Edinburgh. Scotland. as a
German spy. and he dropped the re-
mark, Il viii give the British tip
look out for the bridge across the
Firth OF Forth"
Believing as did in the inherent
Cookism OF Graves. simply remem-
bered this "tip"-I attached no i'm.
posance TO Il.
But few days ago II was discov-
cred that n Germany company. I'M
der the pretense that II was about
to begin the installation OF some
very heavy machinery in factory.
had built enormous emplacements
quite available for the howitzers
that smashed the forts at Antwerp
Mt n point where such guns would
enable their owners to crush the
Forth bridge at single discharge.
This is not the only instance of
German foresight In Great Britain.
other imitation factories" with
concrete floors many feet thick
have been found and their owner.
ship traced to Germany.
Such preparedness is admirable.
Whatever is worth doing. is worth
doing well.
The world should take off its hat
to the German general staff.
They are wizards and marvels.
Nothing too laudatory can be said
of their military qualities.
| wonder II there are any OF those
emplacements In this country or In
Canda2
There are some enormous stone
quarries owned by the Schmidtmapn
syndicate in the phosphate regions
of the United States.
The German phosphate concerns
own many factories and warehouses.
So do their potash companies.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-13
That Majority Pared OFT

TO congressional results, the election will lead to an
"A improved condition. The house majority was too great
and the senate majority rather small.
In all the affairs OF life strong minority IS desirable
Kickers have their IL j. the dead eneh that usually
leads to nustices Opposition stronger endeavor and
more enlightenment.
The fellow who sparks girl and finds no other fellow
game doesn't do his best spaker and has right
TO suspicion o the worth OF the girl
The corporation that's without competition always be
comes arrogant and oppressive
The family in which ma or pa says yes to everything
without protest becomes an arrangement OF henpeck
roosterpeck.
The big reduction in the democratic majority in the house
ought show the dominant party that the people will not
put up with anything and everything and that remain in
power the democracy has got walk straight and be moved
by Justice and patriotism rather than partisanism.
The democracy still has the power but it has the knowl
edge that the popular Of its possessions and
also has tremendous demonstration OF the fact that 1t
hasn't quit claim deed 70 the power.
The minority entitled respectful hearing but the
minority in the last small that it couldn't
get off decent squeak 1t will be different in the COM
ing congress.
There be less secrecy and fewer vlaines and
the country will hear both sides of all questions.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-13
Ma, Son and Football

FOND mother with in high school Chrisiy
"A Mathewson asking if he would advise her let the lad
. go in for football
q against it, she said for fear he may be seriously
injured"
Chrsy foxy lie refused advise concerning boy
he had But he ventured general
value
Il maintain that every boy should take part sort
. OF athletics 1t tends toward clean living"
We wonder the boys mother thought Of the dan
ger would be in if he kept away outdoor sports
and provided wholesome outlet bubbng spirits
OF youth
in the shins, a punch in the Jaw even a broken
bone an injury that will easily heal leaving III effects
Indeed OF mauing rather good
!. for growing boys
darng being denied the chance join with his pals open
play, may learn be tricky and sneaky and
There's escaping risks in this world Better bruised
'sanatomy than dislocated soul.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-13
HAS GERMAN GENERAL STAFF
PLANTED Gun FOUNDATIONS
IN is. TOO? AUTHOR WONDERS

wonder how many Of them. right
in the heart of our maritime cities.
have concrete floors ten feet deep
and concrete roofs four feet in thick.
ness.
You see. superhuman prepared
ness has It's drawbacks.
That OF the German general staff
Is likely to raise the question OF the
safety OF allowing German concerns
10 conduct building operations near
wharves. docks and landing places.
and within cannon.shot of railway
tunnels. stations. government build
ings and navy yards.
While We must admire such eff
cheney, the super-efficient have
themselves TO blame II others not
quite so forehanded are a little sus-
picious OF II.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-13
ST. LOUIS WILL
SPARE THE ROD
IN HER SCHOOLS

ST. LOUIS. Mo. Nov. 13.-Cor-
poral punishment has been abol.
ished In the public schools here.
except for extraordinary cases. as
result OF the petition OF George
+. Dieckmann. chairman OF the
Humane society executive commit
tee.
The new regulation adopted by
the board OF education provides
that corporal punishment may be
administered only in incorriglble
cases. with the consent OF the par.
ent and In the presence OF the
principal. A thin rattan II TO be
used. Shaping. shaking and box
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-13
Folks, We're Going TO Get Christmas Present

BY The railroads say the commission has invited
them to raise fares. This is not exact. The CON-
mission said that if the railroads income too
low they should not try to put all the burden Of
increasing them freight rates
The commission also suggested various means
by which the railroads could increase their income
without charging more for carrying either passen-
gers freight.
The railroads have not acted upon all Of the
commissions suggestions. They still trying to
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-13
DEAD DOG TAKES A
TRIP IN A COFFIN

NEW YORK, Nov 13.-In n little
plush lined coffin in the undertake.
ing shop Of G. +. Remsen at RIOS.
lyn. l.. l.. lies the body OF Betty
T. She was only two and one.half
years old. Her death followed a
long Illness. however. They win
take her TO Hickory Valley. Tenn.
for burial In a little graveyard ON
the estate OF Herman y. Duryea.
Mr.. Duryea wouldn't have taken
$4,000 for Betty r. He thought
much OF her. and when she was
taken III he called the best medical
advice money could bring. She was
a Pomeranlan. She had scampered
about the Duryea home at West.
bury since she was old enough to
seamper Mr.. Duryea will inter her
where another of his pet dogs lies.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-13
HORSE GETS PEEvE;
KICKS over AUTO

OTTAWA. Kan, Nov. 1s.-Re-
senting being passed on the road
by a motor car. horse being led
behind buggy near here SHE'D and
kicked the front wheel off the car.
The machine overturned, pinning fits
occupants beneath II. ID, T. Osborn.
farmer. was dangerously injured.
Mrs Osborn. three children and J.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-13
KILLING MEN BUT
CAN'T SHOOT GAME

PARIS, France, Nov. a.
The government authorities
having In charge the preserva-
tlon Of game animals have no.
titled the armies that the shoot.
ing Of game Of any kind within
the zone which includes the
battle lines 10 strictly forbidden,
as II 10 out Of season. In the
battle zone. just as In other
parts OF France, infraetlons Of
the game laws will be severely
punished.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-13
coin water into gold.

coin water into gold.
II the fare raise goes through and you have
to pay from dime to So extra every railroad
ticket you buy, ask yourself what will happen. You
will travel less, won't you?
In that event you will lose and the railroads
will lose and not soul earth will be the gamer
Our railroads ought to be serving the public
They never will, adequately, until the public
owns them.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-13
A DISTINGUISHED BLAZE

During the rain Sunday lightning
struck Tonk Colvert's meadow and
fired the grass. burning a large spot.
Quick action in distinguishing the
fire was all that saved Mr. Colvert's
barn from Observation-Disclosures
Ark, Express
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-13

A S A CHRISTMAS present for the nation, the
"A railroads are planning a hoist in passenger
fares.
Instead of coaxins many persons to travel
more frequently, as would be the if rates were
lowered they think it wise to reduce the volume OF
traffic by making il difficult for the average
person to travel
This plan will have to be approved by the
interstate commerce commission before II can get
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-13
Why They Smiled

Enter with the open street cars
the end seaters of porcine traits. A
little story apropos. The other day
man leaped on the running board
of n car and said to n seated pas.
senger: Il see, sir, you have the
hog seat"
oh, excuse me, was the quick
reply. Il was not aware had your
seat. yield II to YOU" and he slid
along and made room The new
occupant OF the hog" seat blushed
and the passengers smiled audibly.
Boston Transcript
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-13
Indispensable

An egotist is a man who thinks
II he hadn't been born people would
have wanted to know why not.
II takes n sensible woman to gen.
crate silence.
A false friend IL a brass link In
the golden chain.
A boys first love is usually old
enough to DO his mother.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-13

vlrrinis NJ. ana Hshth Az. Seattle.
USE any cars via Wsssiaks av Modern.
elegantly furnished rooms. with the bes,
in cleanliness, comfort and courtesy for
tbs least money. Transisat sso 70 VA
weekly. t1.se 70 ~
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-13

What's yours?"
Coffee and rolls. my girl"
One OF those iron-hesvy. quarter.
inch-thlck mugs OF coffee uss push.
ed over the counter. The fastidi-
Gus person seemed dazed. He look
ed under the mug and over II.
But where's the saucer?" he in.
quired.
we don't give no saucers here.
II we did. some lowbrow'd come
pllin' in an drink out OF his saucer.
an we'd lose a lot of our SWEETEST
trade"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-13

Ing the child's ears are all abso.
lutely prohibited.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-13
ProfIsina By a Lesson


Young Tommy returned from
school In tears and nursing a black
eye
Fletcher ri pay Billy Bobbs OFF
for this In the morning" he walled
TO his mother.
NO. no" she said. you must re.
turn good for evil. III make you
n nice Jam tart and you must take
II to Billy and say: Mother says
I must return good for evil. so
here's n tart for you"
Tommy dcmurred, but finally
consented. The next evening he re.
turned in a worse plight and sob.
bed
Il gave Billy the tart and told
him what you said ~ then he
blacked my other eye and says to
send him another tart tomorrow. :"
He Dissented
Askitt-Do you believe In the sur.
vival OF the fittestg
Dlgwell-I don't believe in the
survival OF anybody. | am an un.
dertakcr.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-13
Why Shouldn't He BeY

Why Shouldn't He Bef
Dat baby Oh you's." said Mrs
Jackson. am de puffcci image OBJ
his faihah."
Vas" answered Mrs. Johnson.
he am a regular carbon copy"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-13

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Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1914-12-18
CLUB MEETING

Stockholders and Directors Meeting Of the
Local Commercial Club Held Monday
The regular meeting Of the stock
holders of the local Commercial Club
was held In their club rooms Monday
evening. Those present we're: Prssi-
dent E. R. Juokett, J. H. Gillespie, G
Warner. y. T. c. Lollich, !. ]. March,
Henry Marty, F. J. Dudley, ]. A. CLARK,
Rex A. Joyce, w. N. Hunter, B. ].
Glattly.
Minutes of previous meeting vas
read and approved. Communication
from Automobile Blue Book relative to
mapping and logging route on the
Omaha. Rosebud Black Hills Scenic
Highway and also from Rapid City to
Hot Syringe was read It was decided
by the Club to take one page ad in the
Blue Book for the year 1915.
Bills as presented we're allowed. It
was decided to hold the annual banquet
of the Club on the first Monday in Jan.
usry 1915. Arrangements for same
we're turned over to the entertainment
committee.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1914-12-18
HANDLING OF CHRISTMAS MAIL

This being practically the .e.s, pnb-
lication vi the local paper circulating
in this vicinity, before Christmas de-
sire to again call the attention of the
public OF the deslrability of early mail
ing Of Christmas packages.
Every persru who sends Christmas
gifts th' ou:h the mails is Vi.a!ly in
teresled i'll having came deIivered a;
their destiDhtlcn uu or before Curist-
mas day. It's likewise the eernes;
desire OF the postoffice department
that every package or parcel sent
through the mails rs Christmas pift,
or token reach its destination in time
for distribution and delivery on or be.
fore Christmas day.
In order to accomplish this end 1t ie
impm talt tL..t oneTe oe 10 necessary
congo stion or sas Hl!;. eis:.er in tbe
local poas uIuocs or ln the .ailway post
offices.
To ms"e ;"'..Inls. gift a.,..vp,:ats
lad an7r~e"';a..s' ~ surh, l.uands ..,,
the TIM, ,'l-.s :: 5ir i.ceip.; ., .n.1.
beli9 r1De.'cu uu or before .nrls-mas
day. iyar', mailing VIII Insure .A,s,
whereas, ~" .'rsct'ce oi mating prnk-
agas laF@ in tno boy. that tn: m.y
reach tholr destination on Christmas
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1914-12-18
Hot Springs, South Dakota Friday, l8th 1914

d.y Is likely 70 dsfea: lbs own object
through unavoidable delay due TO CON
sequent congestion Of the mails both
N 'ne local post office and in tn. rail
road postal service
80 that your parcels ard packages
intended for Christmas gifts, may be
known as such and may not be opened
before the desired time, they may bear
The words, Not to be opened until
Chrlstmas" or similar inscriptions
We therefore ask you to co operate
With Us to the end that any unnecess-
sry congestion Of the mails may be
avoided and your gifts reach their de..
tmafl'n within the time desired tu
III Sc tbsm il, evary Way ia fast Christ.
.-a" g'tfs. speotfuily,
Chas $. Eastman, Postmaster
hot Springs, South Dakota.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1914-12-18
OBITUARY

John O'Banion, was born on March
l4th, 1887. near Lexington. Kentucky
At the age of twenty one he located in
Madison county, Indiana. On January
10Th 1898 he was united in marriage to
Arey Delila Marsh, Of Iudel.nden
Ind. To this union thirteen children
we're born, nile OF whom survive him.
In 1865 he moved to Washington Couu.
y Nebraska, aud the following year he
moved to Burt county. In 1869 hs
moved to Madison county, Nsorasks,
locating upon homestead near Nor.
folk. And in 1885 be moved into the
city of Norfolk. He was q man that
epjoyey the confidence and respect of
his neighbors, and has filled many DO
sitions OF trust and responsibility. He
was the first sheriff Of Madison county
when organized. also Chief of Police
OF Norfolk for many years
He has lived in this communitv for
the past twelve years, making his home
with his sons, William and Bert. Last
March he became afflicted with cancer
of the throat and was hsstened to
Omaha, where he was operated on by
Dr. Jonas. one of the most able surge
ons OF the west He recovered splend.
idly from the operation, and returned
home hopeful of regaining his health.
but the dreaded dlseaee soon reap
p-ared he was placed in the HsrRsus
Sanstarium at Hot Springs, and re-
celved such care as loving hands and
medical care can administer being IN
der the direct care of his own daughter,
Mrs. Richardson In 1860 he united
with the Christian church, and on De-
cember 2nd, 1914, peacefully passed
away, being u years, 8 months and
l9 days old.
those OF his Immediate family left
I" mourn his loss, are wife, SIX sons
and three daughters, Arey Della
lOBanion, VIM. O'Bsnion. A P. O'Bsn-
ion. Q. A. O'Bsnion, and Mrs. Walter
Pate, OF this community; Mrs. Lucv
Richardson, of Hot Springs. soutl.
Dakota, Mrs. H. E. Vauburen, Of Chad
ron, Nebraska. A. E. O'Banion, of Los
Angles, California, Jay O'Banion, OF
Seattle. Washington, T. A O'Banion
of Selling, Oklahoma.
Brief, ou. impressive services were
given Ut The Baptist church last Frida,
afternoon, Rev johnson having chsrR :
lhe remains were laid to rest in tn.
buffalo Gap cemetery.-Buffalo Gat
iiazette.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1914-12-18

one OF the three highest In points she
Will get one of the automobiles. Only
q Few days to secure points after the
nomination ballot Ia sent in.
First, by collecting subscriptions on
any OF the publications., chat will be
announced later in the papers) interest
Second, by selling Panama. Pacific
eouvenirs. The schedule of points will
De two points for cent. Candidate
entering the contest shall sell as MANY
souvenirs as they take subscriptions
Tor An example, II you collect sub
soription for six months you are com
PEELED to sell one souvenir in order to
get proper credit in points, and il you
sell subscription for ten years you
are to sell one souvenir.
Candidates will be supplied with re.
ceipt books and souvenirs from the
office they are nominated as csndi-
date. and you are to turn what money
you collect In to the papers in which
you are nominated, regardless of the
publication collected for. Iu case of
tie vote between two or more candi-
dates, the premium SO tied for. will bc
sold and the money equally divided.
Any paper that is embraced in this
campaign will not be responsible for
the typographical errors, except to
make corrections In the next issue.
The closing date will be February
l6. 1915. We reserve the right to post.
pone the campaign for short time
only. This will be done in case of
sickness only or any just cause and to
make rules to the mutual benefits of
oil concerned as occasion may require.
Votes cannot be transferred from one
candidate to another during this CAM
paigD. All questions or controversial
that may arise during this campaign
are to be decided by the campaign
manager.
In accepting nominations the oandi.
dates agree to abide by these rules.
Campaign Manager, O. r. Brady,
Headquarters, Mitchell, South Dakota.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1914-12-18
FOR CHARITY
Benefit Program Nets Nice Sum For Suffer
ing Belgium

Benefit Program Nets Nice Sum For Suffer.
ing Belgium
Morris Grand Theatre was comfort.
ably filled Tuesday night when q mum.
Der of Hot Springs young people pre-.
sented the roaring farce comedy. .The
Quiet Family"
Belle Stewart as the wife Of Benjamin
Bibbs, domineering husband. scted
her part we'll, aud Immediately oapti.
waited her listeners with her ohsrmino
manner and gracious ways.
Leslie Jensen, her lord and maatsr
was ell that could be expected for be
had hi. part letter perfect. aud bic de-
livery wan fns.
Chet Walker and Mrs. Glsttley a,
snHrley and Grumpy respectively
servants In the home of the two
Bibosss. played their parts to perfect
ION, and won q lasting place in th.
hearte Of Hot Springs theatre eosrs. a,
we'll As in the homes in which thew var,
employed.
Tom Eastman ~ Is usual carried of
his part with honors. aud held hi
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1914-12-18
GAINED S2l,452,Oo0 OVER 1913
SHOWING
CORN BEST MONEY CROP
RAILROADS GET LARGE EARNINGS
FROM SURPLUS CROP-BlC
MONEY IN CORN

Pierre, 8. D., December 18-The value
of the entire farm crop Of South Ds.
kota fol 1914 shows an increase Of S2l,-
452, 600 over 1918. The 1914 total vslu-
alton Of crops i. e2l2, ,423,OOO. The de.
partment Of history has just sent to the
printer its annual review of the pro.
gress OF the stste for 1914. and makes
these estimates. Further, q detailed re.
port OF the products hauled by all rail-
rosds, operating in the state to points
outside the state, shows South Dakota
furnished in money value to the out
side world el4l, ,286 600, which 10 On in.
crease of Gil 1862 over 1913 business OF
the railroads, this being for the fiscal
year.
The products Of the state, based on q
joint report Of the department OF sgri-
culture and estimate of the department
OF history for the past six years shove
money value of crops produced, ss
follows:
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1914-12-18
CUSTER-FALL RIVER IRRIGA-
TlON ASSOCIATION MEETING
E. ". MARTIN PRESIDENT
MEETING HELD AT BUFFALO GAP
PROGRESS HAS BEEN MADE
DURING PAST YEAR

Following is report of the annual
county Irrigation Association meetiug 3
furnished by the Secretary, Chas. A
Nystcom. Of Buffalo Gap.
"The annual meeting of the Gu .tes
Fsll River ~. Irrigation Association
of Buffalo t'au was held here last SAT-
urday. The following officers we're
elected for the ensuing year: Hon.
Eben w. .lartin, president; w. n.
Palmer. vice president; Chas A. Ny
strom. secretary; Chas. E. Thurston,
Treasurer. The above officers together
with the following three elected at
large constitute the Executive Commit.
tee: Dan Mosier, Ben Miller and Tom
Wilson.
Congressmsn-eleot Harry l.. Candy,
was called to Washington, and could
not be present rs mad been expected.
While in Washington he expects to
have conferences with the officials of
the Reclamation Service relative to
the needs of this western country.
Since our proposed irrigation amend
ment failed of passage at the recent
election. he has been in communication
with the legal department. at Washing
ton relative to the drafting of some
bill that would be constitutional in
this state auu vt the same time meet
hn e1l.
Government, such blll to be introduced
at the nex5 session Ut our state legis
lstufe. lhis Mat,er will probably ocme
to head duIing this visit to Washing
ton.
The Secretary, reviewed the years
work, ard Stated that conditions we're
about AS favorable As could be expect
ed. NG;iesHle progress had been made
in the year siaoe be various irrigation
associations vera organized. L. is true
that "" ara y ct a long way from rhe
goal, bnt persistent effort is sure to
win.
At the Denver Irrigation Conference
last Aprtl resolution was unanimous.
ly passed that each Governor in the
seventeen wastern states interested in
'rr.g.... III 20 "ppnint ia. ee efficient men
c1ANelsant with iiIiga ION to serve es
msM''er9 Of an inter- ate irliaaS; q
crnm.t1ee ,.y.ns FER tt opjse. the
consideratlul. Z: problems of irrixa.ion
and Nhe p.ssak- or uuilorm legislation
Dotb state ana natlona, in aid of req
iamstion projects. TO this commission
Gov. Byrn- has appointed State Enxin.
eer Homer M Derr and At.orney 8.
E. Wilson, Of Hot Springs. This Com
missioI recently held meeting in
Helena, Montana. A set of reso!utiene
Of far-reachins 4mpur;ance was adopt
ed, and congress will oe asked to pas.
legislation III line with these reso.
lutions at the present session. We mar
look for important changes in lrrixat-
Ion law during tue next few years
changes which will revolutiouiz. con.
ditions Ia much OF the territory west
of the Mississippi.