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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-10-22
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS.

That Section 1, Of Article VII, Of the
Constitution of the State Of South Da-
kota be amended so as to read as follows:
Section 1. Every person resident OF this
state who shall be of the age of twenty
one years and upwards, not otherwise
lowing classes, who shall nave resided In
the United States one year, in this state
six months. In the county thirty days, and
In the election precinct where u per-
son offers his vote, ten days next proceed
ing any election. shall be a qualified cleo
tor at such election.
First. Citizens Of the United States.
Second. Persons of foreign birth who
come citizens conformably to the avs of
the United States upon the subject OF
naturalization
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-10-22

NO. 4.
Section 5. No land shall be sold for
less than the appraised value and In no
case for less han ten dollars an acre.
The purchaser shall pay one-fourth Of
the purchase price in cash, and the re-
naming three-fourths as follows. one
fourth in five years, one-fourth In ten
years, one-fourth in fifteen years, with
interest thereon at the rate of not less
than Ave per centum per annum, payable
annually; and all such subdiyided lands
may be sold for cash; provided further
that the purchaser or purchasers shall
have the right n option of paying the
balance of the purchase price. or any in
stallment thereof at any time. All sales
shall B, at public auction to the highest
bidder. after sixty days advertisement of
the same in at least two newspapers OF
general circulation in the vicinity Of the
lands to be sold, and one at the seat of
government. Sue lands as shall not
have been specially subdivided shall be
offered in tracts Of not more than eighty
acres, and these subdivided in the small
est subdivision Of lands designated for
sale and not sold within two years after
their appraisal shall be re-appraised by
the board OF appraisal as h~ereinbefors
provided before they are sold.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-10-22
No.. 4.

Section /. The legislative power shall
be vested In a legislature, which h
consist Of a. senate and house Of repre-
sentatfves. Except that the people ex-
pressly reserve to themselves the right to
propose measures, which measures the
legislature shall enact and submit to a
vote Of the electors Of the state, and also
the right to require that any laws which
the legislature may have enacted shall
be submitted to a vote of the electors of
the state before going into effect Except
such laws as may be necessary for the
immediate preservation of the public
peace, health or safety, support Of the
state government and Its existing public
tn~stitutions).
Provided, that not more than Eve per
centum Of the qualified electors Of the
state shall be required to invoke either
the initiative or the referendum.
This section shall not be construed SO
as to deprive the legislature or any MEM
Der thereof of the right to propose any
measure. The veto power of the execu-
tive shall not be exercised as to meas
ures referred tC q vote of the people.
This section h apply to munfcfpali-
ties; except that In the case Of munich
palities the legislature shall by law AZ
the percentage Of the qualified electors
OF the municipality hat shall be required
to invoke either the initiative or the
referendum. The enacting clause Of an
laws approved by vote Of the electors of
the state shall be: he II enacted nv
the people of South Dakota" The leeis-
lature shall make suitable provisions FOR
carrying into effect the provisions of this
section.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-10-22

Section 2. The state institutions pro-
yided for In the preceding section. and
the soldiers home, shall be under the
jurisdiction, supervision and control of a
state board of control. under such rules
and restrictions as the legislature shall
provide. Such board shaI consist Of
three members. to be appointed by the
governor and confirmed by the senate.
and those compensation shall b fxed
by law.
Sec. 8. The State University, the Aer,-
cultural College, the normal schools. and
all other educational institutions that
may be sustained either wholly or in
part by the state. as to their purely ed,,-
c~ational features and the direction of
educational policies, the selection OF pure
fy educational supplies and Equipment
and the employment OF executive offlcers
and instructors, shall be under the iuris-
diction. supervision and control OF 4
board Of regents composed of three fsS
members, to be appointed by the govern
or and confirmed by the senate. under
such rules and restrictions as the iecis-
lature shall provide: Provided, however.
that the general financial management OF
all the Institutions mentioned in this sec
ton, and the care OF all property, huild-
ings and grounds, and the purchase OF
all general supplies in the way Of fuel.
furniture and general equipment, shall DO
under the ~exclurive juris ~iiction. supervi-
sion and control of the state board OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-12
MOLINE COUNCIL
HERE FOR A VISIT
Inspect Local Auto Fire Truck
as It Is Put Through Various
Tests for Efficiency.

Mayor NJ. r. Carlson and city COM
missioners of Moline came to Rock Is
land this afternoon where they in
spected the new auto fire truck INSTALL
ed by this city last fall.
Under the direction OF Fire Chief
George Newberry and ]. r. Johnston
OF the American LaFrance Auto COM
pany, of New York, which concern
sold the local truck to Rock Island, the
commissioners and mayor of Moline
were shown the various workings OF
the device.
The tests included hill climbing,
both on pavement and dirt streets,
and ended with test of the pump Of
the engine, at the corner of Eleventh
street and Second avenue.
The Moline commissioners are plan
ming the purchase of an auto fire truck
and have visited many cities, where
they inspected devices. The one to
Rock Island today concludes the SER
les.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-12

ed and when; whether the pupil ha
been vaccinated and when; and ply
steal defects of any kind. In explain
ing why he drew up the census card
Superintendent Morton says: Com
ing into a new field here last fall,
found it a very difficult task to be
come acquainted with between 400 and
500 enrolled pupils, their parents, and
the conditions under which they lived
Hence the census card The teachers
have filed out one OF these for each
pupil in the supervisory district. With
these cards filed alphabetically in my
office, l have immediate access TO q
very large amount of information
which is at times almost indispensable
The first thing 1 did was to ascertain
the percentage of retarded pupils and
then proceed to investigate individual
cases. These cards together with the
teachers monthly reports, make it pos
sible for me to talk intelligently with
any parent who may drop into the OF
fee concerning his children. their pro-
gress In school, or any other school
and home problem.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-12

months. He was born in Warsaw, Ind,
Jan. %, 1876, where he was reared
and educated. He came to Davenport
in 1872 and was united in marriage
one year later to Miss Jennie Mcbride,
who preceded him in death in 1908.
One year and half ago Mr.. Boydston
left Davenport, going to Pensacola,
Fla, to make his rome with his daugh-
ter. He is survived by three daughters,
Mrs. A. c. Marsh, Mrs. S. Yam and
Mrs. Harry Hickman; also by one
son, Ernest Boydston.
William Frahm, SO years old, died
at the hospital in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa,
after lingering illness. He was born
in Davenport, Jan. 20. 1861, where he
received his education in the public
schools, having lived here all his life
He is survived by three brothers,
Henry, John and Hugo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-12
MANY PRESENT TO
HEAR YECC TRIAL
Throngs at Police Court Attract
ed by Power Company Safe
Burglary Case.

The police court this morning was
crowded with both colored and white
people, who were attracted there by
the prospects of listening to the pre-
limniary hearing of Brooks johnson,
colored, and Louis Sanford, who are
charged with attempting to burglarize
the vault of the Peoples Power COM
pany in the Safety building Tuesday
night.
The people who gathered there were
disappointed. however, as the state
asked for a continuance, Assistant
States Attorney Edwards desiring
more time to prepare the case.
Both the colored man and Sanford
appeared in court. Relatives of both
were present, but neither of the two
men held on the charge, in any way
showed that they recognized any one
in the throng.
The case will be heard at 8 o'clock
Tuesday morning before Police Mag
istrate Smith.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-12

the telephone and when a physician
arrived Mr.. Lppton was dead. Coroner
Rudolf was summoned, and after eX-
aiming the body, stated that the con-
tractor had suffered a paralytic stroke.
For the past IL years Mr.. Lupton had
been active in Davenport as a con-
tractor and builder and had apparently
been in the best of health. He was
born in southern Iowa, May 81, 1856,
and came to Davenport in later life
He is survived by his widow and three
sons, Lawrence, Clyde and Harry.
Mrs. Richard S. McKeague passed
away after a brief illness which be-
came critical only last Saturday. De-
! ceased, whose maiden name was Sarah
McLeaney, was born March z, 1878,
and was So years of age at the time
OF death. She was united in marriage
to Richard S. McKeague, foreman of
the ad-setting department of The
Democrat, on June 6, 1911. Mrs. Nc
Keague was a woman of charming
personality and lovely character and
was greatly beloved by all who knew
her. She was a faithful member of the
Sacred Heart cathedral and of the
Ladies' Altar and Rosary society Of
the church. Surviving in addition to
the bereaved husband are three broth
ers and two sisters. These are Frank
- Davenport, James of Council Bluffs.
Eugene of Omaha, Mrs. William Nc
Keague of Omaha and Mrs Nellie
Toulon of Fall River, Mass.
Annie Baurose, 81 years old, died at
the home, 1915 w. Eighth street, after
a lingering illness of three years. She
was born Dec. 20, 1856, in Davenport,
where she received her education in
the public schools. She leaves besides
her husband Charles, five children, !
Mrs. Conrad Frey, Mrs. George Muir |
field, Mrs. Paul Reubsam and Elsie |
and Fred at home. She is also sur
vived by two brothers, John and
Frank OFT of Davenport.
News of the sudden death OF Rev.
r. A. Evans. well known in Daven.
port, was received in a telegram to
Mrs. L. W. McKown. Rev. Evans
death followed a stroke OF apoplexy
which he received while visiting at
the home of his uncle in Kentucky. He
had been attending the meeting of the
general assembly at New Castle, Pa,
and went to Kentucky on his return.
Mrs. Evans was not with him at the
lime. He was about AZ years of age
The body Will be sent TO Sterling, Kan,
or burial.
Word was received here of the death
" Delof Boydston which occurred yes
erday at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. A. C. Marsh, at Pensacola. Fla,
-fter lingering illness OF several
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-12
POslam Heals
Every All of
Skin or Scalp

Use Poslam for any skin trouble
which may be causing you distress
You will be amazed at its results-it
takes hold 80 readily and accomplishes
SO much and so quickly.
All itching stops. Overnight red
noses. infiamed compilations and minor
biemishes are cleared
Poslam Is safest and most speedy for
eczema. acne. salt rheum. letter. scalp
scale. BARRIERS and all forms OF itcn,
rashes and all surface disorders.
Your druggist sells Poslam. For free
sample, write TO Emergency Labora~
tories. 80 West Twenty-ffth street.
New York.
Posiam Soap is best for the skin.
Large size. 25 cents: Toilet size. Is
cents.-(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-12
W00DMEN ON WAY
TO TOLEDO CAMP
Majority of Head officer Will
Be in Ohio in Time for
Clerks Convention.
WILCHER is ALREADY GONE
Leader Of County Insurgents VIII Be
Followed by a Large Number Of
Others on a Special Car.

BY noon Saturday the last OF the
Rock Island Woodmen who are to at
tend the head camp meeting az Toledo
will have departed. Already many
have gone.
F. NJ. Burt and others. who are TO
attend the convention OF the Local
Camp Clerks association, departed
last evening. so that they would ar
rive in the Ohio metropolis in time for
the meeting tomorrow.
The majority of the head officers will
depart this evening. They will not
take a special car. but expect to get
into Toledo Saturday.
The degree team OF Foresters Of In
dependence camp No. 20 expects to
land first prize. and under the direc-
ton OF Captain Johnson have complet-
ed rehearsals for the big event The
team will leave tomorrow morning and
will number about thirty.
Special for Insurgents.
Phil S. wilcher OF this city. head Of
the county insurgents organization de-
parted last evening for Toledo so that
he would be at the scene of the head
camp early. He will be followed by a
large delegation from Rock Island
county and other places nearby. who
viii depart from Rock Island on a spe-
ciaI car on the Burlington tomorrow
morning. arriving in Toledo Sunday.
The executive council OF the society
adjourned its sessions which have been
in progress for the past four days, this
afternoon, so that the members could
leave tonight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-12

wards. on complaint of stones 11-year-
old step-daughter. Hazel Ham. with
having committed rape. will be an
alibi.
This information was gained this
morning. when George McCaskrin, at
torney for the defendant and Attorney
Edwards appeared before Magistrate
Smith. a continuance was taken I'M
I'll 8 o'clock Tuesday morning.
Attorney Edwards stated that he
had explained to Stone that the date
of the warrant. April IS, was fixed hur-
riedly. Attorney McCaskrin asked for
the exact date. stating that the defense
OF Stone would be an alibi-
Attorney Edwards stated that the
state would fix a date either in the
latter part OF December or the first
week in January.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-12
DESIRE ASPHALT
STREET REPAIRED
Residents of Fifteenth Street
Complain of Cracking of
the Pavement.

The asphalt paving on Fifteenth
street between Sixteenth and Eigh-
teenth avenues, has cracked in sew
eral places and Frank Yerbury, 1904
Fifteenth street, representing the
property owners along the street. Wis
tied the city hall this morning where
he explained to the commissioners
and City Engineer Treichler the condi-
ton of the pavement.
The property owners desire that the
cracks be repaired and as soon as pos
sible as during the rains, the water
fills in and increases the damage to
the street.
The matter is under the advisement
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-12
MUST HAVE VACS
To WORK ON ROCK
Only Two Men in County Jail
at Present Time Who Can
Legally Be Put to Work.

IF the rock pile at the county Jail
is to be worked according to the plans
of the members of the board of super
visors, I'll have to have more vags,"
declared Sheriff o. L. Bruner this
morning, in discussing the. resolution
which was recently passed by the
board.
81 have but two prisoners in the
county jail at the present time who
can legally be put to work." continued
the official. '.Disorderlies and bind
overs are exempt and vags are the
only ones who can be made to break
rock. A special deputy will be re-
quired to guard the men,"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-12
INSULTS ALL WHO
REFUSE HIM HELP
.'Moocher" Cursed Pedestrians
on Second Avenue Who
Rejected Him.

Insults and curses were heaped upon
pedestrians on Seconld avenue near
Nineteenth street early last evening
by Fred Brown. aged. 40 years, after
they had refused TO respond TO his pc
tition for aid.
Brown accosted men and women
alike, asking them for money. In most
cases the "moocher" was refused and
il was then that he would insult and
curse those to whom he asked for help.
He was picked up by Officer Fitzsim-
mons and lodged in the city Jail over
night This morning. he was arraigned
before Police Magistrate c. ]. Smith.
Its a sweet tongue that you have.
isn't it," asked the magistrate of the
cripple before him
Browns reply was weak and he was
ordered to leave town at once. a coun-
ty jail sentence Is being held over him
and If he returns to Rock Island he
will be sent to the county bastile.
Brown has been arrested by Rock
Island police many times before on
similar charges.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-12

Accuse Boy with Blocking Rails
The 15-year-old son OF Henry Poestel
Of Buffalo is facing the charge of hav-
ing laid bolts on the railroad track
near his home. and county authorities
are investigating the case. Assistant
County Attorney Waldo Becker went
to Buffalo TO inquire into the case and
report TO the prosecutor. One witness
against the youth has been secured,
although he stolidly maintains his in
nocence. He has retained William
Hurst to defend him.
Plaster DeIuse Ruins Good Meal
The family in the downstairs fat at
S22 West Fifth street was grouped
about the festive board partaking of
the evening meal. They had heard
sounds OF a wild celebration upstairs,
but had not paid much attention to
the matter. Suddenly there was a min
iature earthquake. accompanied by
shrieks Of laughter and maudlin
shouts. The diners gazed upwards
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-12
RURAL SCHOOL NOTES.

A school census for rural districts
has been put into successful operation.
by Superintendent Morton of Concord
township schools, Frankfort. Ohio. The
census card used gives more facts
than the usual registration card. 1t
shows whether glasses are worn or
not; whether eyes have been examin-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-12

aid. He said he had just got out of a
seige of illness in Michigan and got
this far but would be unable to pro-
coed for few days. He wanted Scott
county to give him assistance for few
days. While the aged traveller appear
ed to be alert he was under severe
mental and physical depression and
walked with considerable effort. He
claim against Scott county as any 9TH
er in America. He left the office of the
overseer with considerable dignity.
%
Gets 8 Days for Mischief - Henry
Brondel, aged 10, was sentenced to
three days in Jail for defacing a park
bench at Washington Square. The boy
was doing some artistic wood cary
ing with a jack knife when Mrs. A.
Baker happened by and called the po-
lice.
More Smoke COMMUNICATIONS driv-
ers of smoky autos were arraigned in
police court in line with the crusade
inaugurated by Chief Schramm. Matt
Pohler, Henry T. Hahn and Walter
Wendt were the offenders, each of
them paying 81 and costs.
Fight Over Naturalization to the
report of the final report in the last
will and testament of the late Chris
tina Lanes estate has been made in
district court by the heirs. The legal
fight over the admission of the report
was concluded after a day and a half
of wrangling- The largest item was
S156 for a tombstone, the heirs claim
ing that one had already been provid-
ed. Mrs. Mary Morrison of st. Paul,
Mimi. daughter was executrix 9th
er heirs are Alvina Mark OF Elton and
Gus Lanes, a son, of Dysart, Iowa |
Decedent was a resident of lie Claire |
The estate is valued at $500.
Licensed to Wed-Rudolph Schleu- |
ter and Ella Sachau, both of Daven-
port.
Obituary Record-William .Lupton,
we'll known contractor of Davenport,
after rising yesterday morning sudden
" fell to the floor in his home at 1912
Western avenue. His wife rushed to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-12

A fan has been patented by Mis-
sourian which can be fastened by
slips TO the brim of stiff hat 10 give
additional shade TO the face OF
wearer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-12

of proper officials and IL is likely that
II will be attended to at once. A new
concrete foundation in parts OF II Will
presumably be laid. 1t has been laid
eight years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-12
Political Announcement.

/ hereby announce myself as a can
didate for county superintendent of
schools. subject TO the decision of the
republican primaries.
(Ady.) MISS LOU NJ. HARRIS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-12
STONES DEFENSE
TO Be AN ALIBI
Attorney for Man Held on Rape
Charge so States When De-
fendent Is Arraigned.

The defense of Joe Stone, charged
by Assistant States Attorney A c. Ed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-12

incorporate New Company in City
Articles OF incorporation have been
filed for new concern to be known as
the Tri-City Chemical company. The
capital stock is $4,000 and the com
pany will start business in the near fu-
ture. The papers were filed by At.
torney Carl Lambach, II. L. Pope and
E. r. Potter. formerly owners of the
Great Western Remedy company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-12

Refuses 70 be Ward of JaiI-.If am
going to die 1 hope l die on the streets
OF Davenport SO your county Will have
to pay the funeral expenses" said F.
NJ. Saxby. aged man OF 76 who de-
clined 10 go TO the hospital ward of
the county Jail after he had applied for
aid. Saxby claimed to be SUFFERING
with cancer He said he had been ALI
over America. Mexico and into parts
or South America. where he had
worked as a railroad conductor. Forty
years ago-when in roblst health-he
was a conductor on one OF the rail-
roads and passed through Dayennort
ne said. He claimed that he had gone
TO Rochester Mimi. where he under
went an examination of the Mayo
brothers. They told him, he said that
he had cancer and tumor of the stom.
ach and bowels. He went TO the office
of the oyerseer OF the poor and ap-
Piled TO County Physician Ficke for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-12
DAY IN DAVENPORT

Just in time to receive the full benefit
of plaster deluge, a five-foot section
being Jared loose from the ceiling.
The head of the household wildly claw
ed the stun out of his eyes and ears
and rushed outdoors TO call the police.
The meal itself was a wreck Officers
Sanford and LAGRANGE made the run
and the jewellers were bundled into the
patrol wagon. They had been indulg-
ing in a marathon beer-drinking con-
test.
Seventeen Graduate at Academy
With appropriate exercises, a beauti-
full march and excellent program, II
girl students were graduated from the
Immaculate Conception academy in
the commencement held in st. Cecilia
auditorium at that institution yester-
day forenoon. II was the 55th annual
commencement of the school and
Bishop James Davis in his remarks
previous to introducing the speaker of
the occasion, commended the sisters for
the splendid work done during that
long period. Very Rev. F. Y. McCabe,
c. NJ, president of DePauw university,
Chicago, was the speaker and during
the course of his remarks he paid
glowing tribute to the class, the sis
ters OF the academy and the church
for its work in its long history.
Bishop Davis conferred the honors |
On the class, assisted by Rev. STAMINA
han, president OF st. Ambrose college. |
Bishop Davis then introduced Rev. |
McCabe for the address.
The graduating class and students |
in from the back CT the |
stage in pairs on either side. Each |
graduate was accompanied by a flower
girl. The white rose for amiability
vas awarded to Marie Victorine Arm
'uld OF Davenport for the day class
md TO Miss Catherine Meintz of Dix
m, Iowa, OF the boarding class. The L
was filled to the doors for
he exercises and each number was
iven hearty response. Previous to ,
he exercises a number OF people went
o the art department in the new build
ng, where they viewed the work of
he art class. done in oils and pastelle.
his is a beautiful collection
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-12

Obituary Record-William .Lupton,
well known contractor of Davenport,
after rising yesterday morning sudden
ly fell to the floor in his home at 1912
Western avenue. His wife rushed to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-12

Licensed to Wed-Rudolph Schleu
ter and Ella Sachau, both of Daven-
port.