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The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1914-03-20

A few things to remember whea you
goto vote next Tuesday: Be sure
and mark cross in the square to the
left Of every candidate for whom you
wish to vote. You can vote for but
one state proposal committeeman, az
the ballot is arranged there will pro-
badly be more ballots spoiled by the
voter voting for both majority and
minority state proposal committeeman
than in any other way. If you have
not been properly registered you will
not tie permitted to vote. If you are
not registered you cannot swear your
vote in Tuesday.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1914-03-20
Now Digging K. r. Well On The
Cottonwood.

The Editor was down at Wistsn,
Winner, Jordan and Carter Friday
and Saturday taking orders for Gallon
dsrs for 1915, and I'VE we're quite sue
cessfuliin landing some very nice or
dsrs. We did not learn anything par
ticularly'new regarding the railroad
extension. 1t seems to6be'the gener-
al impression everywhere that the
road will surely be extended this
sprisg. The people of Jordan are
working hard on the water PROPOSE
tion, and we inspected the two big
wells they recently dug there. These
wells do not furnish quite enough
water for what the railroads will re-
quire, and Saturday the people of Jor
dan and Carter wero busy with
large force of men, teams and scrap
ers sinking very large we'll in the
bottom of Cottonwood creek. The
water is not very deep there, and it is
thought that a good and sufficient
supply will be found there. When
we were there they had just struck
the gravel bearing strata. and ths
railroad people were there ready to
make the test with their big pump.
We hope that this new wsll,will fur
nish An abundant water supply as
that will interest the railroad people
more than anything else just at pres
ent, and be big inducsment for
them to make the extension at once.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1914-03-20

Nine games were supposed to be
played by all the participants in the
tournament, but only Hooking played
the full number OF games. Utz got
776 balls out Of possible 800, while
Hooking came second with S42 balls
out of q possible 800, and Gao. Cor.
don got 56S balls out of \ possisle
500
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1914-03-20

Draper Mercantile Co. Changes Hands
t. G. McGilvera, of the Draper
Mercantile Company, who have been
conducting y general merchandise
business here for the past eighteen
months, on Monday closed deal
with J. B. Brown, who is homestead
ing northeast of town, and his broth
or, D. A. Brown Of jennings, Kansas
The Draper Mercantile Co. traded
their stock for quarter section of
Decatur county, Kansas land, and
the new proprietors took charge of
the business Tuesday morning, and
the Draper Mercantile Company went
out of business and the Brown Mer-
camille, came into being. J. B Brown
will have immediate charge of the
business and his brother D. A. will
move hero and hslp him conduct the
business las soon as he can arrange
his affairs in Kansas. The new firm
are bright young men who we predict
will make success of the mercantile
business here in Wood. Mr.. McGil-
vera and Miss Dickinson will remain
with tbe new firm for short time to
help them get started off right and
get acquainted with the trade. Mack
says h- expects to remain in this
country, dividing his time between
here and Draper for the next year,
but expects to eventually move to
the state of Oregon. The new firm
will be glad to see you and will en-
deavor to treat the trade in court
eous manner
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1914-03-20

Quick Bear
Judges: P. n. Putnam, Supt,;
James G.. Evans; H. A. Hanson.
Clerks: Silas Standing. Bear; Henry
Big Grow.
Farley
Judges: John J. Ellwein, snpt.;
W. @. Farley; Joe P. Guthrey.
Clerks: j. V.Jcrgenson; Joe Blaha.
Ruhl:-
Judges: John p. Ruhl, Sups.; Eeah
limerick, Henry Sclfwison.
Clerks; \. A.'Withrow; Chas Shs-
uldio.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1914-03-20
The Pool Tournament.

The Pool Tournament thet was be-
ing played at the Monarch Billiard
Parlor in this city last week, come to
close last Saturday night. Carl Utz
won the tournament and was awarded
the billiard que. The following is
the standing of the participants:
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1914-03-20

Vote for J. l.. Brown for State Sen
>ator. You'll find his name In the
independent column on the Republi-
can ticket. adyt
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1914-03-20

Just make X In the square to the
left of J. L. Browns name i'm the inde
pendent column on the Republican
ticket next Tuesday. advt
Evening star., 1914-10-27
Fairgrounds for adults.

In his annual report Playground Su-
pervisor Martin urges the equipment
of the outdoor recreation centers of
the city with facilities for their enjoy
ment by the adult population. This is
an important matter which calls for
earnest consideration. 1t is, OF course,
mainly desirable to give the children
Of the city facilities for safe playing
where they will be immune from street
perils and under some direction ana
discipline in their sports. The play
grounds are primarily for them, but
their elders should have consideration
also. There is no practical reason why
the public Fairgrounds should not be
opened to the adults after working
hours, for indulgence in such athletic
exercises as they afford. A very large
percentage Of the population cannot
afford to join gymnasiums. even at the
low fees which prevail, and these out
1oor athletic fields would unquestion-
ably be well patronized if they were
80 fitted as to be available after dinner
n truth. 1t would not be necessary ia
pend much on artificial illumination,
or during the summer, the season OF
-reatest use, the natural light is suf-
,cient until a late hour.
While most of the working popula-
lion get plenty of physical exercise in
he course of ordinary labor. there is
till need of opportunities and induce
tents for them to engage in games
.hich afford entertainment as we'll as
| Muscular employment. In other words
he play spirit prevails sufficiently to
1ake most men, however hard they
sork physically, look with pleasure
upon any opportunity for game in
Evening star., 1914-10-27
Citizenship Of Italians.
From the Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph.
The war situation has deuelnn,

From the Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph.
The war situation has developed a
state Of affairs in the. relations of Italy
and the United States that suggests
amendment at the earliest favorable op-
portunity. Italy is not at war. but as
it may be at almost any moment-es-
pecially now that the Marquis di San
Giuliano is dead. the minister for foreign
affairs. who was a strong influence for
peace-it is keeping watch on its men
subject to military duty who have not
been modified. In this connection 1t is
learned that not only are Italians nat
uralized in the United States held to be
liable to call for military service. but that
children born in this country Of Italian
parents are held to be Italian subjects
and also liable. OF course while they
remain here they cannot be taken, but
If they should be found in Italy they
might be and probably would be called
upon to serve in the army and compelled
to do so. AS the United States has no
treaty with Italy covering this matter it
would have no right to interfere. Any
representation that might be made could
be met by the Italian government point
ing out that its own doctrine is not
peculiar, as it is American doctrine that
children born abroad of American par
ents are Americans. A treaty covering
this matter could not be negotiated at
a time like the present, but 1t should be
borne in mind.
Evening star., 1914-10-27
Why Germany Seeks the Coast.

An indication Of the German plan to
follow the occupation of Dunkirk and
Calais and perhaps other points on the
English channel. if the advance can be
carried that far. is afforded by dis
patch today which gives the tentative
outlines Of the purpose to which these
..,ast positions are to be put. The de-
sign evidently Is to use these points
as bases for German torpedo boat de-
stroyers. submarines and mine layers
in order to gain control of the English
channel. There can be obviously no
cross s-channel bombardment of Eng
land. despite stories that have been
told of tremendously long-range artil-
lery capable of firing further than the
distance between Calais and Dover
Such a bombardment, If possible, which
mas be doubted. would be abso-
lute'y futile as affects the land posi-
tions Of the British and would be heav-
lily expensive. OF vital Importance
however. is the question of channe
control by the British feet. and this
it is suggested. Is to be menaced by
means of smaller craft and mines, ir
conjunction with siege guns capable o:
holding the British fleet at a distance
from shore.
If the English channel should b'
made impossible or unsafe for Britis
warships they would be placed some
what at a disadvantage in maintain
NJ the sea patrol, and particularly the
Evening star., 1914-10-27
Rough Foot Ball,

A boy of sixteen years suffered a
nroken neck in a foot ball game the
other day. and he is now in very
Srave condition. This is the first Sc
rious injury resulting from the game
IN this city during the present season.
II does not reflect upon the rules OF
the game as they are now enforced that
youngsters are badly hurt The fact
is. the game is a rough one neces-
sa-iiy and unframed youths engaging
in it run a serious risk. They do not
know now to receive a shock in a
tackle or a scrimmage or how to pro-
tect themselves. 1t is almost the in
variable rule every season that the vic
tins of fatalities are younger players.
Parents who allow their boys to play
this game without thorough training
are taking a serious risk. There is
small compensation in the sport itself
and the exercise that it yields for the
hurts that are inflicted, sometimes in
volvin- permanent disablement and
even death.
Evening star., 1914-10-27

blockade of the German coast. They
could not use the great channel naval
base at Southampton with as good ef-
feet as now. although they would. Of
course, have safe range of action
from the eastern coast of England.
One Immediate effect of the weaken
ing of the British sea control over the
English channel would he a considerable
lengthening of the line of communica-
ton between the English supply bases
and the fighting front on the continent
At present transports and supply ships
are plying across the narrows of the
channel with freedom and maintain
ing a short and direct line of COM
munication. To the extent that the
French port of entry is moved farther
west or possibly south the problem of
keeping up the supplies%ecomes more
difficult.
There is. however. according to the
latest dispatches. no immediate pros
pect of a secure German lodgment at
Dunkirk or Calais. The German force
which crossed the river User has not
progressed. Indeed, some of the dis
patches indicate that the Germans
have in fact crossed the User on sew
eral occasions only to be driven back
later with heavy slaughter. Apparently
there is no hesitation at the German
headquarters about sacrificing men in
the desperate effort to secure a Iodg-
ment between the User and the sea,
and the fighting of the last few days
in this neighborhood is described as
the deadlfest of the war. Such tactics
are necessarily exhausting. even
though the resources of men are i'm
mense. But in view of the urgent Ger
man necessity to advance the lines to
the coast before winter arrives it is
evident that this maneuver must be
persisted In until it succeeds unless the
German campaign in northern France
is to fail
Evening star., 1914-10-27
The Republicans and 1916.

Speaker Clark entertains a high opin-
ion of the minority leader of the House
and expressed it last night in a speech
delivered at St Charles. Mo. He has
seen him in action. He has felt his
steel; and one strong man. in politics
as elsewhere. appreciates another.
Several months ago. The Star. as Mr.
Clark did last night. mentioned Mr..
Mann in connection with the republi-
can nomination for President. and point
cd out, not only his services in the
House and the ability they demon
Strated. but his geographical position
and it's value in the republican equa-
ton. Illinois is the greatest of the
middle states, and for many years was
a republican stronghold. Why should
not that party again control it? And
what would make that accomplishment
more certain than the nomination of
the states most distinguished republic
can i'll Office to either the highest or
next highest Office in the gift of the
country The suggestion since first
made has been under consideration in
many quarters.
Likewise has it led to sort of stock
taking of republican national material.
FOR several years and is somewhat dis
figured. but is still in the ring. Con-
sidering. indeed. its experience, it is to
be congratulated on what remains of a
one-time powerful equipment.
Take a look around. In the east
there is Mr.. Root, who. though declin-
ing reelection to the Senate and any
of his name in presidential specula-
i H. l.
made. an ideal Secretary of State. Mr..
Whitman has chance for national
consideration, and Mr.. Justice Hughes
of the Supreme Court is not barred by
his black silk gown.
In New England there are Senators
Lodge and Weeks still on deck, while
If Samuel W. Mccall Is elected Gov
ernor of Massachusetts he will become.
as his talents and merits should long
since have made him, a national figure
of the first class.
In the middle states. in addition to
Mr. Mann. there are Mr.. Fairbanks in
Indiana, Mr.. Burton and Mr.. Herrick in
Ohio. and Gov. Hadley in Missouri. all
men of popularity and proved ability,
while in the west Senator Borah holds
a high place among the young leaders
of quality.
A capital ticket for 1916 on firm
platform is within reach of the repub-
licans. They can yoke a good eastern
man with a good middle state or west
ern man. or vice versa, getting the
benefit of the geographical arrange
ment which is almost a law in both
parties. Maybe Tuesdays election re-
turns will give them pointer as to
what they should do and how to do it.
And they will have eighteen months in
which to mature their nominating pro-
gram.
Evening star., 1914-10-27
Hitting School "Frats. -
From the Boston Herald

What state laws and school board
regulations have not been able to ac-
complish in killing ort the school Sc
cret societies that have f1ourished in
many cities. in childish imitation OF
the college fraternity system, may be
accomplished by the attitude that the
college fraternities and sororities are
taking. At the pan-Hellenic congress
held in New York last week the dele
gates of the college sororities, that in
clude 10000 American college women
on their membership rolls, voted to bar
from their organizations in the future
any college girl who has been a mem
ber of school society This cannot
fail to prove a telling blow. 1t is in
line with the action already taken by
several leading mems fraternities and
likely to be taken by others in the near
future. 1t NAV not kill out the school
societies in all cases. for many girls
and boys do not go to college. though
it has been mainly those preparing for
college who hove been the life Of these
school societies that have made SC
much trouble for parents and school
authorities.
Evening star., 1914-10-27
Renewed Foreign Demand.
From the Pittsburgh chronicle-Te'esranh

fofn tHe fIttsrOTSu CHr"HIcIF' IteTrHhH
What is termed in a Washington dis
patch "a rapid growth of the American
export trade during the month of Sep
temher would be more accurately de-
scribed ss partial recovery from the ap-
proclamation of stagnation in August
caused by the sudden outbreak of war
in Europe. The gain has been for the
most part in foodstuffs of one sort or
another. with cons derable improve
ment in the outward movement of
petroleum and petroleum products and
cotton. The figures ARE far from COM
plete but their indication is that foreign
trade Is slowly mounting toward nor
NAL in products of the soil Minerals ex-
cept petroleum and manufactures have
yet to feel the impetus of foreign
demand. The nation is in position to
be grateful for almost any sign of gain.
and some satisfaction will be felt that
some of our surpluses are again finding
markets.
Evening star., 1914-10-27
Reconciliations.

They used to glare in solemn wrath
At mention of each others name,
For they had jostled in the path
That leads to glory and to fame.
But like two kittens now are they
That lap the self-same pan of mil
Melodiously they purr away.
Their manners are as fine as silk.
No more they bring the cynic sneer
To greet each others eloquence,
For, as election day draws near,
Each needs the others influence.
And when election day is done,
And all their mutual need Is o'er,
The odds are II to !
They'll hate each other as before.
Evening star., 1914-10-27
Bryan and Sullivan.

Postmaster General BurIeson is offer
described as the best politician in tn,
| cabinet" Certain ii is that he hat
great success in politics before enter
ing the cabinet, and that as a member
of that body he is frequently consulted
by his chief about matters in general
He is an able and altogether frank
man.
In a speech delivered at Peoria, Ill.
Saturday night, Mr.. Burleson said
IF you want to help Woodrow Will
son vote for Roger c. Sullivan for SEN
ator. The administration wants him
because 1t believes that he will keer
his word and sustain the President
Roger Sullivan bears the party
stamp of approval. 1t is the duty OF
every democrat to sacrifice his fndivid-
ual views to the concrete wisdom OF
his party.
This is sound party doctrine, and
commits the administration fully. 1t
renders unnecessary a letter from the
President to Roger Sullivan, the alb
sence of which has caused some COM
ment. The administration desires Mr.
Sullivans presence in the Senate for
the reason Mr.. Burleson gives. If elect
ed he will do in that body what he did
in the Baltimore convention-stand by
Mr.. Wilson firmly.
Mr.. Bryan could not get his consent
to visit Illinois. His nose was put out
of joint by Mr.. Sullivan's nomination
He tried to prevent it, writing a letter
in which, as he had done before in q
public speech, he pronounced against
both the man and the politician. He
doubts Mr.. Sullivan's democracy, and
4 a nf &c
democrats should have signified a will
lingness in the primary to accept such
leadership.
livan appeals for votes On the very
ground occupied by Mr.. Bryan himself
in his appeal for votes in the presi-
Dental campaign of 1896. Many demo-
crats-an the Cleveland men-doubted
Mr.. Bryan's democracy, and wondered
at the action of the Chicago convention
in accepting such leadership.
In reply Mr.. Bryan pointed to the fact
that his candidacy was properly stamp
ed. and declared that it was the duty OF
all democrats to accept the decision OF
the party regularly rendered. But
large numbers refused, and Mr. Bryan
was beaten.
If Mr.. Sullivan is beaten it will be by
the refusal of democrats to accept the
argument advanced by him. and which
Mr.. Bryan advanced in his own behalf
eighteen years ago. AS the republicans
are divided, the democ5ats can secure
the senatorship by st/nding together
If MIR. Sullivan wins he will have put
one over on Mr.. Bryan; and, as moth
ing succeeds like success. the two men
may be brought together 'fn the bonds
of peace" for future partisan endeavor
Evening star., 1914-10-27

volving muscular skill. 1t would be
distinctly a moral gain for the COM
munity to establish half a hundred play
centers for the grown-ups in various
neighborhoods. easily reached and well
equipped for all sorts of athletic exer-
cises, and it is to be hoped that the
suggestion of Supervisor Martin will
be taken seriously into consideration
and that it may lead to wide enlarge
ment of the citys recreation facilities
to include all ages.
Evening star., 1914-10-27
Depressing Contrast.

DO you find that set of books you
bought Interestingly"
Not very" confessed the man who
tries to improve himself.
DO you regret your bargain?'
"A little. I'd feel better about it il
the man who comes around to collect
were as good an entertainer as the one
who sold me the books"
Evening star., 1914-10-27
Curious Coincidence

There are two things that make me
hesitate about buying farm" said the
city man.
What are they?" inquired the expert
performer in real estate.
"All the people I know who want to
buy farms don't know a thing about
farming, and all those who want to
sell them have had whole lot Of ex-
perience."
Evening star., 1914-10-27

Better results might doubtless be at
tanned by securing trained journalists
as news censors- The conscience and
knowledge which enable a man to
avoid saying the wrong thing are es-
sentials to the success of the modern
newspaper worker.
Evening star., 1914-10-27

Announcements of attacks on Eng
land are met by announcements of full
preparations to meet them. SO that In
this respect, as in others. no announce
1nent of decisive advantage can be
made.
Evening star., 1914-10-27

No complete solution has been found
by the Department of Agriculture for
the problems which confront man
who has raised a big crop only to find
that there is no market.
Evening star., 1914-10-27

The discontinuance of the custom of
embracing and kissing among royal
cousins suggests that the plain Ameri-
can handshake is a sufficient saluta-
tion for all the purposes of courtesy.
Evening star., 1914-10-27
Anticipating THANKSGIVING.

Although grim disappointment brings
Its shadow to your lot,
Be thankful for unpleasant things
That might be and are not.
Evening star., 1914-10-27

Ireland and England Loyalty united
give notice that in some quarters at
least hopes Of peaceful adjustment of
differences are being realized
Evening star., 1914-10-27

Assurances that have passed should
be sufficient to prevent apprehension
that future historians will refer to the
Monroe doctrine as "unmade in Ger
many.
Evening star., 1914-10-27
SHOOTING STARS,
By PH1LANDER JOHNSON.
His Auto Alias.

w hats s your name:?' asked the mag
iStrate.
ell, replied the man who keeps
getting arrested for speeding his auto
my right name is Lemuel Chuggins
But I'm known to the police as u. C
1921"
Evening star., 1914-10-27

The transaction between a country
which, having gold, desires cotton, and
one which, having cotton, desires gold,
seems. at a superficial glance, COM
paratively easy.
Evening star., 1914-10-27

Art lovers are beginning to wonder if
the Mona Lisa would not be safer if it
had not been discovered and removed
from Italy.
Evening star., 1914-10-27
A Popular idea.

From the Pittsburgh t;a,ettp-Times.
A st. Louis evangelist suggests that
the payment of all debts be postponed
until the day of Judgment. The mora
torium craze is spreading.
Evening star., 1914-10-27

New dangers have been made avail
able to aviators which make looping
the loop seem more than ever an idle
form of peril.
Evening star., 1914-10-27

1t is feared that Villa may favor a
policy of peace at any price, with the
understanding that his relation to the
price shall be that of collector
Evening star., 1914-10-27

references to the barbarities of war
fare lead to the humble hope that
America will never again be twitted
for it's lack of culture
Evening star., 1914-10-27

Comparisons of battleship activities
leave the Pacific ocean still entitled to
it's name.
Evening star., 1914-10-27

Col. Watterson may yet make Ken
lucky, once the land of the feud, the
home of the dove of peace.
Evening star., 1914-10-27

Payable in advanre-by mail. postage prepaid:
DAILY Sunday included month 80 cents.
Daily. Sunday excepted. month. 70 cents.
saturday Stnr. 81 year: Sunday Star. 81. 10 year.
Evening star., 1914-10-27

It is too late to suggest a prohibi.
tive tax on the freak election bet.
Evening star., 1914-10-27

BE patient said Uncle Eben, but
don't NOPE around an magine you're
a Job when you're only a Jonah"