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The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-08-27

general. The bill provides for the use
of automobiles or rural routes in all
states that have roads adapted to the
use of such vehicles. 1t provides for a
radical change in the rural free de-
livery system.
Under present conditions the length
of the standard route is "a miles, and
the maximum compensation paid the
carriers is $1,000 per year. The post
master general proposes to increase
the length of the route where condi-
tons are favorable, to fifty miles, and
on such routes carriers will be paid a
salary of $500 per year.
In planning the introduction OF au-
tomobiles, the postmaster general is
striving to effect economy. There are
at present about "A, 900 routes in opera
ton throughout the United States. 1t
costs approximately SAG, 900, 900 a year
to maintain them.
The use of automobiles would render
unnecessary the employment of n
carrier on practically every route. Just
how many carriers would be laid off
under the new system has not yet been
figured out.
There are now 1859 rural routes in
operation in Illinois. The automobile
system will undoubtedly be introduced
IN that state very early if the Burle-
son bill becomes a law. The same
thing is true of Iowa, Wisconsin and
other states in the middle and north
west.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-08-27

While putting up hay Thursday Mr..
Fleming had the misfortune to burn
up a hay stacker, wagon and two
large hay stacks. The morning being
so hot and the flying ants SO bad that
the boys couldn't be on the stack, a fire
was started about ten feet away and
covered with the damp green grass to
smoke the little pests away. At noon
the fire was put out with water Tor was
supposed to have been) but on return
ing to the field they found the stacks,
wagon and stacker on fire and beyond
control.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-08-27

associate editor is a Canadian, the
foreman and the ad setter are Ger
mans, the proofreader is French, the
machinist is a Swede, the ~stereotyper
is a Norwegian, the advertising solicit
tor is Irish, the collector is English,
the assistant mail clerk is a Dane, the
city editor is Scotch, and the business
manager is a Maylower Yankee. I'm
der these circumstances the editor has
found it necessary TO post a notice
Eliminating the war in Europe as a
matter for discussion during business
hours"
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-08-27

fully satisfactory results have been re-
ported from Arizona as the result OF
the policy of Governor Hunt, while
Illinois has also made satisfactory
tests of the more humanitarian meth
DDS of treatment for convicts, while
affording them privileges of out OF
door activities. The national govern
ment has gone on the scent with the
IDEA of encouraging the movement
providing it can be fully demonstrated
that the good roads movement a be
advanced in this manner
Among the advocates OF universal
peace is that splendid organization
known as the Boy Scouts. Mr.. James
E.. West, chief scout executive, proud
ly points to the fact that the scout
movement has been organized in each
of the countries now at war, with the
enrolment of $4,000 boys, and that
these boys, true to their scout oath and
Law, will be found in the midst OF the
strife. giving first aid, taking the place
of the men called to war in gathering
in the harvests and in protecting wo-
men and children. lie warns against
unreliable dispatches which may con.
found the scout activities with hostile
movements and advises scouts in this
country to do all they can in giving
publicity to the authorized dispatches
showing the scout engaged in humani-
tartan works made necessary by the
ravages OF war.
When the American fleet sailed for
the Gulf of Mexico most OF the metro
newspapers were represented
by special correspondents who, after
spending a week or two in the war
one were glad to find a boat return,
ing to the dear old United States. Cir
cumstances connected with the Europ-
val confirm the experiences of
metropolitan newspapers at the time
Of the Mexican trouble, showing that
he science of the war correspondent"
has become a lost art" Richard
Davis, John Reed, Jack Lon
Ion and a few other gentlemen wrote
'ery entertainingly of the affairs of
Vera Cruz. but the real stories the
American people looked for hungrily
7ere furnished by the Associated Press
nd other similar organizations. Fine
writing" will always be appreciated.
'ut in hours of excitement the dot
nd dash of the telegraph instrument,
rompted by live wire correspondents
I the scene of the trouble, interested
n telling I he exact news, is the mod
m and more satisfactory method de.
by the American newspaper
Besides this the scope of
perations in modern warfare covers
cores of miles, and long range guns
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-08-27
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL

Bookings Register Bureau, Washington. DC.
(By j. h JonesJ
While the capital itself has been try.
ing to get the number" of the Attor-
ney General of the United States, the
President has been so well satisfied
that be has elevated him to a position
in the supreme court, which is sup
posedly the greatest honor that can
befall d lawyer. McReynolds was
practically unknown to American poll
tics until President Wilson dug him
up. Another new man has been ele-
waited to the position, and this gentle
man, Thomas Watt Gregory of Texas,
Is as obscure so far as any knowledge
OF him by the American people is con
cerned, as a country postmaster. 1t is
understood that Mr. Gregory was ap-
pointed largely because Of the in
fluence exercised in his behalf by
Colonel T.. VI. House, who is another
man of mystery. Colonel House Is a
Texan, although he lives most of the
time in New York and Washington, in
the same manner as a good many SEN
atOrs who are supposed to be residents
OF particular states and only get back
home at election time. Thus Texas,
which already has the place Of post
master general in the cabinet, is given
a second portfolio in President Will
sons official family, Politically Texas,
in poiat of being conspicuous, ranks
next to New Jersey. II may even be,
come notorious in a short time, since
it Is probable that the senatorial con-
test will be enlivened by the demand
of the partisions OF former Senator
Bailey that he be returned to the
senate.
The increasing tendency on the part
of state governments to use convict
labor in works OF public improvement,
such as road construction, has caused
the office of public roads of the de
partment of agriculture TO get in touch
whit the situation as it has been
worked out in a number of states. The
purpose of the federal government is
to study the question with relation to
the practical results obtained in road
Improvements, and these studies will '
begin in Colorado this month, and {
thereafter will be carried into Utah,
lNunyninU Idaho nrnUnn anI Wash. ,
ington. Later the studies will extend g
TO Michigan. Illinois, New York, New 7
Jersey, Oklahoma, Texas. Arizona and a
New Mexico and a number of southern /
states. This road work has been car G
ried on by the states with an idea of I
demonstrating that the condition of r
the convict would improve by reason O
Of employment in the open. Wonder s
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-08-27
HEM BRICKS

From the Pioneer:
This section vas visited by a heavy
storm Monday night and early Tues
day morning. Considerable rain and
some hail fell, without damage, but in
many instances the wind took off por-
lions of grain stacks. From reports
the path of the storm was evidently
not wide as threshing operations we're
resumed in many places the next day.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-08-27
About the County
VOLGA

From the Tribune:
Miss Helen Christensen returned
from Aberdeen last Friday evening
where she had been attending the
pharmaceutical meeting. While there
Miss Helen enjoyed a very pleasant
reunion with two of her classmates.
the Misses Bernice Farnham, of Wau-
bay, and Ethel Leavitt, of Milbank.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-08-27

Loose Leaf System-For mercantile
to order. There's a big advantage in
buying loose leaf goods at home.
Register Publishing Co.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-08-27
TO CHANGE RURAL DELIVERY

A reorganization of the rural route
system is contemplated by Postmaster
General Burleson.
1t will be effective within the next
twelve months, if congress enacts a
bill recommended by the postmaster
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-08-27

Nir. and Mrs. S. A. Keck of Brook
ings, are visiting their cousins, Mr..
and Mrs. j. W. Doughty and Mr.. and
Mrs. Massey and Mr.. and Mrs. Hartley.
are told Mr.. and Mrs. Keck are
"newly-weds."
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-08-27
WHITE

From the Leader:
ings hospital Monday. We are glad to
report Mr.. Richards a little better.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-08-27

Rev. and Mrs. Henrik Voldal left
Wednesday night of this week for
Minneapolis and hen will 90 on to
Eau Claire, Wisconsin to attend the
annual convention of the General
Luther League. Rev. Voldal will take
a prominent part in the work of the
convention and is on the program for
n of the principal addresses. They
will visit at several points in Wiscon-
sin during their absence and expect to
be away from home for about a month.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-08-27

In the Argus-Leader office down at
Sioux Falls every one has to be as
careful as a Servian in Vienna, all be,
cause of the representatives of differ
ent nationalities employed on the
paper. The A~rgus-Leader says: "The
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-08-27
FEEDING BASKETS

Baskets-We have something new in
bushel, bushel and a half and two
bushel baskets. These baskets are
light, yet very strong and made in an
especial manner, they are especially
adapted for ensilage. or the handling
Of corn on the q
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-08-27
STOVES

Cast cook stoves, we have an ele-
CANT line with reservoirs all complete
for, $3.50, $1s.5o, $22.50
We also have a number of second
hand steel ranges, which seems to be
in perfect condition at which we can
offer you at very low prices.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-08-27

Scoop shovels-we have 6, s., 10, and
IL inch. also the regular furnace
scoop. 30 We can fit you out with
shovels in anything you want to get.
Prices ranging from $780,. ssc to SIPS
Evening star., 1914-04-14
Deaths Reported.

The following deaths have been re-
ported to the health department during
the past twentyfour hours:
Margaret A. Heck, II years, 80 Por-
ter street northeast
Andrew Dunlop, So years, Naval Hos
pital, Washington, D. C.
Robert Speiden, A. years. Providence
Hospital.
Martin B. Lichty, SO years, S247 F
street northwest.
William H Walker, 56 years, Provi-
dence Hospital.
Caroline B. Mcmahon, As years. the
Westmoreland.
Annie M Weber. As years, 558 14th
street southeast.
Lucy Miryman, IS years. Providence
Hospital.
William E. Mettler. month, 923 9Th
street southeast.
Infant of Isaac and Sadie Dinowitzer
2 hours, 2221 Georgia avenue.
Lille Ford, 35 years, Freedmen's
Hospital.
Emily Harris, 81 years. 1922 S street
northwest
Leon Robertson, s5 years. Washington
Asylum Hospital.
Evening star., 1914-04-14

THE WHITE HOUSE WEDDING
Rumor Still Says a May Date Has
Been Selected.

Although there has been no formal an
nouncement from the White House as
yet Of the date for the wedding of Sec
retary McAdoo and Miss Eleanor Ran
dolph Wilson. youngest daughter of the
President and Mrs. Wilson, friends who
are in position to know say Friday.
May s, has been tentatively selected.
The affair is expected to be private, Mr..
McAdoo's colleagues in the cabinet
being practically the only guests out
side of the two families.
During the last few days Washing
ton society has come to accept as set
tied that the wedding would take place
during the first week in May and also
tnat the invitation list would be very
small. 1t is taken for granted that
whatever preparations are made for the
event will not require the time and
Evening star., 1914-04-14
Births Reported.

The following births have been reported
to the health department during tn,
past twenty-four hours:
Leon and Rosie Wasserman, boy.
George A. and Mary A. Williams, girl
George and Sadie Thomas, girl.
Forest S. and Alice c. Thackers, girl.
Charles W. and Marie V. Sadtler, boy
Robert T. and Nettie J. Shelton, girl.
James H. and Mary H. Russell, girl.
Mace A. and LOWE E. Morris, girl
James P. and Mamie McCauley, girl
Errett A. and Beulah o. Lankford, boy
Palmer G. and Mary A. Lawler, boy.
Victor and Julia Kissal. boy.
Albert and Florence Greiner. boy.
James B. and Bertha E. Cox. boy.
James E. and Emily T. Burch, girl.
Louis and Nettie Toliver, boy.
William and Alverdia Sanders, girl.
John and Mary Savoy. boy.
Joseph and Amanda hewitt, boy
James H. and Sarah E Jenkins, boy
James and Mary Gordon. girl.
Evening star., 1914-04-14
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued tt
the following:
Beach H. Stockett of Shenandoah, Pa
and NJ. Margaret Worthington of this
city.
James E. Gleason Of Charlottesville
Va, and Amy E. Eggborn of Culpeper
Va.
Alexander wflbanks and Lottie Dick
erson.
Basileios Haralampopoulos and Ada
mantia A. Walton.
Harry F. Burkholder Of New Market
Va, and Clara NJ. Hess of Orange. Va.
Telephone Martin of Quebec, Canada
and Ida Rousseau of this city.
Raymond Altochul and Florence L
Sandford. both of Petersburg. Va
Russell J. Tinsley and Grace NJ. Dunn
both of Richmond, Va
Bernard Woodcock and Semoria Blan
kinship, both of Richmond, Va
Albert F. Johnson and Fannie F
Scrivener.
Louis H. Shoemaker and Carrie M
Jackson, both of Richmond, Va.
Stanford Thompson and Annie De
laney.
John W. Davenport and Nellie V
Pearman, both of Richmond. Va.
Marvin H Shelton and Virginia P
Lacey, both of Orchid, Va.
John +. Rock and Luray G. Hardin
both of Richmond, Va.
James A. Myers and Martha F
Healey.
William H Ballard of Portsmouth
Va. and Marie NJ Jackson Of Orangt
county. Va
Ira NJ. Shue and Addie L. Sterner. bot1
of Hanover, Pa
Richard A. Kearney and Edmonia M
Adams
Bernard G. Loveless and Ethel R
Griffith
Charles Richardson and Rosa E
Fritz, both of Prince Georges county
Md
James W. Buckles and valeria Lucas
both of Shepherdstown, w. Va.
Ulysses L. Berger and Olga c. Heit-
muller.
Evening star., 1914-04-14
Double Damage Statute Valid.

The double damage statute OF Arkan-
sas was upheld as constitutional yester-
day by the United States Supreme Court
This statute makes railroads who fail to
pay claims for damages within thirty
days after presentation of the claim
liable for twice the damages suffered.
Evening star., 1914-04-14

busy activity which preceded the VIII
son-Sayre wedding last November. Miss
Wilson's trousseau, it is said, is prac-
tically complete.
Evening star., 1914-04-14
NOT READY TO INDORSE
HALF-AND-HALF PLAN
Citizens Association Adopts Resolu-
tion Suggesting Inquiry Into
District System.

Not ready to indorse the half nalf
principle. the Piney Branch Citizens As
svciation last night at it's meeting in
the home of II. II. Butler, 1898 Emerson
street, compromised by adopting a reso-
luton declaring that the association
would view with favor an impartial
investigation to determine whether the
half -and-haf system is proper and
equitable arrangement between the
District and federal governments.
The question was brought up by Will
liam F. Peabody, who said that he
was very much impressed with Com
missioner Newman's statement in his
Commercial Club speech. and declared
that while all persons do not agree with
the sentiments expressed in the state
ment. he believed that some convincing
arguments had been given by the pres
ident of the board of Commissioners.
Favors an Investigation.
II. H. Butler said that the present
plan had been in force for some time
and he favored an investigation of the
question. He declared he believed that
the federal government should pay
more. and that the time is now ripe for
an investigation.
Efforts then were made to have a res
olution adopted commencing Mr.. New
man for his statement but protests
were made by several of the members.
who declared that they could not in
dorse the statement without giving ap-
proval to the sentiments expressed in it.
Objects to Single Tax Theory.
$. T. Cameron declared that the asso-
citation coul1 not commend one part of
Newman's stat, ment You can't sepa-
rate it, he said. He charged hat Mr..
Newman ar~ument was interviewer
with the single tax idea, and if the as
sociation undertook to commend Mr..
Newman it would be put in the light of
commencing the single *
l.. G. Julihn, chairman of the enter
talnment committee, re tentative
outline of plans for entertainments dur
ing the year, including a May day cele-
pration for the children May 80. a
Fourth of July celebration and a mardi
gras in the fall.
Evening star., 1914-04-14

Mr.. and Mrs. z. F. Andrews gave a
dance last night for their young daughter,
Miss Mary Andrews. who attends school
at the Cathedral School for Girls
Evening star., 1914-04-14

The Vice President and Mrs. Marshall
will leave next Tuesday, April p. for a
weeks stay in Florida. They will give
the last of their series of Monday recep-
tions at the Shoreham the evening pre-
vious
Evening star., 1914-04-14

Secretary and Mrs. Bryan will be ac-
companied to Florida by their son and
daughter-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. William
]. Bryan, jr.
Evening star., 1914-04-14

Mrs. Delos Blodgett entertained a party
of young people at dinner last night for
her schoolgirl daughter. Miss Helen Blod-
gett. taking them later to the ball at the
navy yard.
Evening star., 1914-04-14

Mr.. Benjamin S. Graves, the Misses
Graves and their niece, Charlotte Graves
Washburn, of Chevy Chase are at the
Traymore Hotel Atlantic City, during
Easter week.
Evening star., 1914-04-14
Objects to Single Tax Theory.
IN THE WORLD Of SOCIETY

Continued from Seventh Page.)
Evening star., 1914-04-14

Mrs. Swagar Sherley will entertain at a
small tea this afternoon. from till 6,
in compliment to Miss Hewlett of Louis
vile. Mrs. John Newbold, Mrs. Adolph
Miller. Mrs. Clarke Waggaman and Mrs.
Robelt Bulkley will assist, as will Miss
Edith Goode and Miss Critten.
Evening star., 1914-04-14

John R. Buchanan, returned yesterday
from Porto Rico. and is staying in
New York a short time before coming
back to his home in this city.
Mrs. Edward c. Petit of Norfolk. Va.
is the guest of her brother, DR.. H. W.
kearney. on Iowa circle
Evening star., 1914-04-14

Representative and Mrs. CulIop have
returned from a months stay at their
home in Indiana and are at Congress
Hall for the remainder of the season.
Evening star., 1914-04-14

Mrs. William Bailey Lamar will not re-
ceive tomorrow.
Evening star., 1914-04-14

The most beautiful Bower Of Flowers that
one instinctively wishes to smell Is to be
found on Third Floor. giving an entrance
to our Art Store which carries many more
delightful surprises in handicraft
Such Flowers as ROSES. ASTERS, POP
PIES. BUTTERCUPS. HYDRAN-
GEAS, and many more favorites -
to be found here. soc values. &C
Art Store-Third Floor
Evening star., 1914-04-14

Mrs. Thomas W. Stubbleaeld will be at
home tomorrow from 3 to g.
Evening star., 1914-04-14

The reception to follow the marriage of
Miss Anna V. Portner and Representa-
tive Henry D. Flood will be held at the
Pan-American building instead of at the
as originally intended. The
ceremony will be at All Souls Church at
3 o'clock next Saturday afternoon, and
the reception will Immediately follow
Evening star., 1914-04-14

The Secretary of Agriculture and Mrs.
Houston had the Secretary Of the In
terror and Mrs. Lane, DR.. and Mrs.
Adolph Miller and one or two other
guests at dinner last night.
Evening star., 1914-04-14

The Secretary of War and Mrs. Garri-
son have as guest Mrs. George Leary
of New York, who arrived yesterday for
a visit of several days. The Secretary
and Mrs. Garrison will leave at the end
of the week, to be absent for short
time
Evening star., 1914-04-14

Mrs. Walter Wells will give a dinner
at the Chevy Chase Club Saturday even
ing in honor of Miss Maitland Marshall
and Payma stcr John Harrison Knapp
Evening star., 1914-04-14

The Secretary of the Navy and Mrs.
Daniels will give dinners April % and "a.
They will leave Wednesday night or
Thursday morning for New York to at
tend the Navy League dinner, returning
here Immediately afterWard
The Washington herald., 1914-04-09
POPE PRAYS FOR PEACE
in HIS EASTER MESSAGE
Mexico and the Balkans Receive
Special Attention in Pontiff's
Statement to World.
cOMMENDS WORD TO RULERS

Rome. April s.-Pope Plus today issued
the following Easter message of peace to
the world:
The message of the Church to the
world at Easter is an eternal one. 1t is
this: Christ has risen. But. though the
message is an old one, 1t has its ap-
plication always to the. newest events;
hence. it is a message which always has
new force.
Christ rose TO bring peace to the world.
1t is thus the duty of his followers to
strive to bring about peace. I pray and
1 desire all should pray that this Easter
may bring peace to all the world. In
our minds there rises first of all the
thought of the regions of the earth which
most of all at the present time stand in
need of this blessing. the Balkans in the
Old World and Mexico in the new world.
May Easter bring them peace.
May all those who control the des-
TIMES of nations work to this end and
with this peace may there come the in
spiration into the minds of all men and
especially all rulers that their ideal,
which alone is the guaranty of universal
peace. should be fnstaturare omnia in
Christ'-let all things be founded in
Christ"