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The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1915-01-08
I ribune's Suggestion For
A City Zoo Is Approved By
+++++*
Horde Of Influential Men.

UNI, and lagoon for swans and
other waterfowl. Snakes, too,
should be included. The cost of
acquiring beasts, reptiles and
birds would be insignificant. The
zoo idea is a great proposition
and nothing could be more easily
DONE"
DR.. Paul r. Williams expressed
himself similar to Prof. Roberts.
There is no attraction that APP
peals more to the people than a
zoo. Wherever you find ZOOlOg-
ical garden, you will always fud
a crowd of interested people. In
cities of this size, amusements are
naturally limited, and if Cape
Girardeau establishes d zoo in the
Fairgrounds, the city will soon
find that it will not only appeal
to those who live here, but it will
attract people from the surround
ing neighborhoods."
'If Cape Girardeau will build
the houses, they will be filled
without expense to the city" said
John i. Miller. "If such an insti-
tuition is established, there ought
to be fish ponds. The lagoOns
should be re-arranged so that rain
water could not flow into them.
If they were fed exclusively by
the springs which abound in the
grounds, game fish could
thrive in these lagoons."
Judge William B. Schaefer,
President Of the First National
Bank, is an enthusiastic advocate
of a city zoo. at is a capital
idea" he said. "'The animals,
which are ninety per cent of
zoo, can be obtained without any
expense. There could not be a
more suitable site for geological
garden than the Fairgrounds. l
hope the suggestion is adopted by
the city. tt would be 81 attrac-
ton that would bring ge:ai1e JOY
to everyone, and especially the
children.
81 don't suppose :hcre is any
enc, whether little or big, old or
young, who does not find IalIghc
in watching animals. Almost
every large city i'll the United
States maintains a zoo, ard I have
never herd of one of them being
disbanded because of lack Of in
terest."
j. VI. Allison, President of the
Allison Toggery, last night madc
the following statement: "The
Tribune's zoo suggestion interest
cd RE immensely. We have bcen
in need Of such Il project for
many years, and I hope tle city
will take ADVANTAGE of is oppor-
tunity. 1t is certainly a live idea
and The Tribune is to b. con-
graduated.
"a zoo would bring people to
this city that arc now going else
where. A zoo, as has been stated,
is a stationary circus, and nothing
gets the crowds like Z circus. Cape
Girardeau is growing rapidly and
is destined to become q city, and
we ought to do everything posi-
bic to please our own people and
to attract others here. 4 zoo is
an advertisement and a splendid
one at that"
Walter d. Black, a member Of
the City Council, stated yesterday
that he would be heartily in favor
of the city establishing a zoo. "OS
course we can't take this matter
up until we learn whether the city
is going to buy the Fairgrounds.
But if the city buys the site, l
will do all 7 can to helm get a
zoo. A geological garden is al
ways popular and appeals to the
people of all classes and all ages"
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1915-01-08
TO THE PUBLIC.

The Tribune is in favor of the
city establishing zoo in the Fair
grounds, should the Fairgrounds
be purchased by the\ city. We
should like to have our readers ex-
press themselves, whether they are
in favor Of : zoo or opposed to it.
Write the Editor Of The Tribune a
letter, giving your opinion, and if
you want a zoo, state what kind
of animals you prefer to have in it.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1915-01-08

The suggestion made by The
Tribune to establish a zoo in the
Fairgrounds, should that tract of
ground become the property of
the city, has met with enthusiasts
tic approval by the substantial
business men of this city.
Charles w. Stehr, the we'll
known G5od Hope street mer-
chant, informed The Tribune yes
terday that he would personally
furnish some wild animals for
the zoo. Il am mighty glad the
suggestion has been made" he
said" 1t is an excellent one, and
believe the city will get behind
it. l will gladly contribute some
thing to it in the way Of animals.
''If zoo were to be created by
this city, the town would not have
to buy q single animal. They
would all be contributed. 1t would
be lust matter Of accommodate
ing all that would be donated"
William H. Bohnsack, Jr., presi-
dent Of Bohnsack's Store, said he
considered it the best idea that
had been brought forth in long
time. Il have heard a great many
people discuss the plan for a zoo
since The Tribune suggested it,"
said Mr.. Bohnsack, "and every
one seems to be enthusiastic over
it. It certainlyewould be a splen-
did thing for the city, and would
afford enjoyment to the men and
women as well a5 the children.
a customer who was in my
store today was particularly en-
Unused over the suggestion. He
said he would contribute a bear.
if the city established the animal
park. The only cost Of such Z
project would be the erection of
suitable houses for the animals.
These would be inexpensive, ard
the good that would result is
easily worth the money. | have
heard nothing but favorable COM
mont, and personally I should be
delighted to see The idea develop
into something tangible"
Pref. H. L. Roberts, Instructor
of Zoology in the Normal school,
yesterday expressed himself as
being heartily in favor of a city
zoo. Il was glad to see The
Tribune take up the matter" re
said Yesterday. at is something
that we have needed badly for 4
long, long time,
at is invaluable as an cduca-
tl0nai feature, and l sincerely
hope it will be approved by the
city officials who are empowered
to act upon it.
''Ehe Tribune's suggestion that
we install every animal that lives
in this section of the state, is
good, but ! favor more general
plan. | want the Missouri ami
mails first, but we should not stop
there. To make the zoo complete,
we should have as many animals
as we could possibly get. We
should not be limited to the ami
mails of any state.
''If the zoo is established, be-
lieve it should contain an aguari-
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1915-01-08

Geo. r. Kottmeier Of ST. Louis, a
sash and door salesman, is a business
visitor in this city.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1915-01-08

MIS- Taylor mao not let them INTO The
secret of her, coming marriage, the
shower had TO be after the wedding.
The Ladies Aid Society % the Evan
gcIical church will saect With Mrs. a.
kuellmer, Thursday Kat I::Gcn.
Mrs. Oliver Graef, who has been
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. II.
Poe, will return to her home in
Wythville, Va, tomorrow.
Mr.. Strong of West !ackson, is very
sick. Mr.. Strong has been an invalid
for years.
At the-Councii meeting last ni@at,
only the general routine business Wa
transacted.
The Circuit Court proceedings to-
day were rs follows:
State OF No. vs.. Gustave Goehmann
for wounding and killing others hogs;
plead guilty to malicious mischief and
the court fixed his punishment at s.
and costs.
; John S.idham VS.. DR.. Morgan on
account. The plaintiff is required to
make a deposit of SIS on or before
Friday, Jan. 8.
Manchester VS.. White; damage suit.
1t was dismissed by request and at the
cost of Harry Alexander.
State Of No. against +. A. Kahn for
assault. He plead guilty to common
assault and the couTf fixed his fine at
ST.
Zeller ct al. &s. Zeller ct al. A. IT.
Spradling was appointed guardian ad
Item for Walter Zellcr, mino~, aid
he accepts the appointment.
State of Mo. VS.. Ernest Foster for
making false affidavits; entered plea
of not guilty and Judgment for defend
ant. Defendant was discharged.
On motion of Ed b. Hays, it was or
dered by the court that Oscar A. kEc-
hans be enrolled rs q member of this
bar.
WcItcke VS.. Gladish; City Of Jack
son is granted leave to become u par
y defendant and file answer.
The divorce suit of Ben lowell
against tIyrtlC lowell was continued
By the plaintiff.
Richard vs. Merritt was dismissed
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resolutions of respecs to the memory
Of Judge ~. II, Miller. was givcp m
til the next term of court to report.
Horny, DeDool,o of TiIs;t Wn, Viz
man Of OrioIo ! q Davis of Frpit-
land. arc in town on business
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The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1915-01-08

this place and contaminate so many
innocent souls. will notify the War
der that you are pardoncd.' "
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1915-07-17
r. M. AYRES DEAD.

Francis NJ. Ayres departed this life on
Thursday, July 15, 1915, at his home in
Custer City, s. D., in the 73rd year of
his age surrounded by family and friends.
lie was born in Humansville, St. Clair
county, Mo-, on the 9th day of Deem
Der 1912. lie was married to Miss
Josephine Keller at Humansville, Mo,
of which union there were born six
children, three boys and three girls.
The first, Alice, died at the early age Of
two years, all the rest still survive and
are named as follows: Mrs Addie En-
dicott of Custer, age 40; Lon Ayres of
Fairburu, 5. d., age AZ Hnkrey Ayres
Of Custer, age 45; James Ayres of Gus
ter, age SO, and Mrs. T. B. Wilkins Of
Caldwell, Idaho, age IL.
Mr.. Ayres came to the Black Hills in
1888, settling on French creek, seven
miles below Fairburn in 1884. Moved
to the Limestone in 1892 where he was
engaged in raising and dealing in cattle,
and has made his residence in Custer
during the last year. He was soldier
in the union army for four years as a
member of the 8th Missouri Cavalry Nj.
S. NJ Mr. Ayres has one brother living
in California, two in Missouri and one
in Custer, Mr. i. w Ayres, who still
survives at the age Of 81 years.
Mr.. Ayres was not a member of any
religious denomination buS was "A Mason
in good standing in the Custer City
Lodge, and the funeral will take place
at the Congregational church this Satur-
day afternoon at o'clock under the
auspices of the Masonic fraternity and
he will be buried in the Custer ceme-
terry. Such in brief outline is the record
of the life and death Of good man
Once more the long procession winds
up the hill and bears to its last resting
place the mortal remains of one who
was loved and respected by all who
know him. He will rest beneath the
grassy mound where the birds will sing
above him, and the wild winds chant
his requiem The walls Of his previous
habitation re.echo the walls of those
who mourn the departure of Il much be-
loved father, husband and friend Pity
It's lis so, but the laws of nature are
fixed without the shadow of turning,
they oyershadow us all and soon we
must bow to its DEGREES and from its
mandate there is no escape Aud who
shall say that there is asy good reason
why We should wish to escape? lit is
true (aud We believe it is) that the less
of this world the more of better one
He who pens these lines is fully salts
fed that every decent man that dies
gains by the transition. And he who
lays aside his burden of cumbering flesh
is in better condition TO enjoy life in
that better land where he meets with
the loved ones gone before, to dwell
with them in JOY and gladness forever
c. w ROBBINS
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1915-07-17

Bonny Bee for coachman2 OF course
she went to the ball as Marguerite"
and was the envy of all the amazed
company. OF course she was honored
by the Prince and danced lightly till
her four o'clock closed and she fed,
leaving one tiny slipper in her haste.
How the Prince hunted her through the
greenwood at last finding the little field
daisy at her humble tasks. He secured
the mate to his slipper, crowned her his
Queen ''and they lived happily ever
after"
But hadn't you forgotten how very
spiteful the Proud Sisters were, until
Grace O'Connor and Gladys Eller play.
ed the parts 50 we'll that they were voted
among the stars Of the evening. Did
you ever hear professional sing more
perfectly than did Eva Wilson the
Moon Fairy? Weren't you reminded of
the Prince of your sometime youthful
fancies when Edwin Perrin led the ball
in court costume worn thirty years ago
by Mark Booth on a similar occasion?
Who could more perfectly have embod-
led your childhood dreams Of the beau
tiful and gracious Princess you would
one day be, than did Elizabeth Eevin as
she so sweetly played the regal lady in
her trailing white satin gown? No such
captivating sprite as Herbert Helm, the
Bonny Bee, ever flew His enthusiastic
buzzing kept the audience in ripple of
delight.
The tiny but courageous Sunbeams
shone in spite of Raindrops, and com
bined with them to form a summer rain
bow, and the entire effect from the
woodland setting to the acting of the last
tiny tot was perfect. The choruses were
good and the solo work Of the leading
characters and of Helene Mclaughlin,
Birdie Ayres and the blue butterfly, lit
tie Thelma Wilson, was especially fine
In fact the entire evening was one Of
complete pleasure and those attending
expressed amazement that such wee
folk could DO such sustained piece of
work The whole reflected great credit
on Miss Teresa Garlock, who trained
them, and on Miss Lucille, her able
accompanist.
Take me back to Fairy Land,
Aud please don't let me grow
Take me back where Elm Folk
Go winging to and fro
Toll again of Cinderella, and her Prince SO
grand,
Let me be q child once more,
Back in Fairy Land
II. F. BAILEY.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1915-07-17
-"CIN DHRHLLA
IN FLOWBRhAND |"
LEFT over from last week.

Ueft over from last week.
When Maeterlink sent his "Bue-
bird" out into delighted world he call
ed it Fairy Tale for Grown-up Peo-
ple," and could the author of 'Cinder-
ella" have been in Custer Thursday
night, July lst, he would surely have
been tempted to write his name only
Just below that Of the creator of Mytil,
Iyltil and the Fairy Berylune. Why ?
Because he should have found his little
cinderella" suddenly transformed into
the most beguiling of "grown-up" fairy
tales.
We who have passed over into Grown
up Realm are always apt to be looking
back a wee bit wistfuly 10 those Little
Folk Days when every flower held a
fairy and every tree sheltered an elf
But even we had nothing left to be de-
sired when the Woodland Fairy waved
her magic wand aud graciously sang the
charm that opened the misty gates to
Fairyland where we might wander and
froIic for an enchanted hour only too
brief
One blue bird cannot make a summer,
but what would summer sunshine be il
it found no flower faces upturned to
greet it2 We forgot that it was cold in
the mortal world we had left, and felt
only the silvery gleam of the witching
night as the Moonlight Fairy sang her
sweetest,
Some incredulous folk believe that
fairies dance only at night, but not so.
When the moon had melted away like a
wrath Of mist, into the full sunshine
hoped Robin Red with merry invita-
tion to all the flowers to attend a May
Day ball given by his lord, Prince Sun
shine. The flowers ioyfully accepted
all except one, modest, plain little
Cinderella field daisy knew she would
not be welcome among such a gay com
pany of violets, sweet peas, lilies and all
the stately blossoms including her own
naughty sisters hollyhock and tiger lily
She bravely helped them dress in their
gowns Of green which Sweet Brier
had sung would be exactly ZEN mode"
And now don't you remember the
story of how the Fairy Godmother
(Nature) rewarded her sweet unsefish-
ness by giving her gown fashioned Of
sea foam and star dust, aud chariot
with blue butterflies for steeds and a
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1915-07-17
HON MESTEAD RULING
Decision CT Much Importance Handed
Down by Judge Elicit in Favor
of Government

Sioux Falls, S. d., July l0:--A decision
of great Importance in its relation to
homestead properties of the west has
been handed down in the United States
district court by Judge James d. Elliott
of the federal court in this city
The decision is in favor of the United
States against Carl Pitan, prominent
resident of Lyman county, who was
charged with conspiracy in the alleged
fraudulent entry of homestead property.
The case is of great importance through
out the entire west, as many thousands
of similar cases are believed to exist
where the government has been power
less to secure redress against fraudulent
patentees or where innocent purchasers
have acquired land from them.
In the action brought by the federal
government against Carl Pitan, Pitan
and a woman named Bertha Henry were
alleged in the complaint to have con-
spired about May 10, 1902, to make a
fraudulent homestead entry. The de-
fendant, Bertha Henry, admitted hav-
ing taken up homestead under agree
ment with Pitan, to convey to him when
she obtained title After the patent was
secured, the Henry woman conveyed
the property to Pitan, who is a large
land owner in Lyman county. United
States Attorney Stewart instituted an ac-
tion for damages suffered by the United
States through the land having been
obtained through fraud by Ptan and
Bertha Henry. This course was neces-
sary because more than six years had
elapsed and the United States was barred
by the statute of limitations from bring
ing action to cancel the patent Through
his attorney, John G. Bartine, state SEN
ator from Lyman county, Pitan demur.
red to the complaint. Then attorneys
for both sides submitted briefs to Judge
Elliott.
The contention Of the defense was
that more than six years having elapsed,
the statute of Limitation barred any ac-
ton on the part Of the government.
Judge Elliott, in his decision just rem
dered, upholds the right of the United
States to bring such actions, This de-
cision opens up the avenue for the gov
ernment to recover large sums of money
from fraudulent patentees, where solv
ent, whether they have parted with
properties or not, and will
probably be followed by a number of
suits where otherwise the government
would be unable 70 secure any remedy.
This rule, it is believed, will apply to all
character OF land where fraud is found
in the requirement of title from the gov
ernment.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1915-07-17
PRODUCING TIN
A Small But Successful Beginning Mill
Treats About One Ton of Ore
An Hour.

McNish and Mills are again operating
the mill after the shutdown, caused by
inability to haul ore over the roads
which were made impossible for heavy
loads by the rain. Mnot Davis is haul
ing the ore and the mill is working from
eight to ten hours day threats about
one ton in one hour. Electric power is
running the mill The process through
which the ore passes is about as follows:
After being crushed it PASSES through an
elevator to ore bins, and from there is
elevated 10 the first rolls, where the
coarse mica is separated from the rock
After passing through the first rolls it
passes through second rolls, where the
finer mica is separated, leaving the tin
concentrates with but very little gangue
and the finest particles of mica The
product left then is practically all tin
concentrates, and these pass now to
Wihey concentrating table where fur
ther cleaning takes place. From this
table they are pumped back by means Of
a centrifugal pump to revolving from
mels for sizing; the heavy concentrates
passing on to the Frue Nanner table, and
the lighter stuff to Simplex slime table,
and are then ready for smelling.
Messrs. McNish and Mills are treating
about ten tons Of ore. Before it is sent
10 the mill, however, the ore is sorted
on the dump for the purpose Of getting
an average ore Of two per cent. The
mica which is separated from the rock
is saved as a by-product, and is entirely
clean and is ready to be sacked for ship
ment as soon as its separation from the
rock has taken place
Messrs McNish and Mills are doing
more than any other men in trying to
revive the tin industry and demonstrate
70 those who are constantly disputing
the existence Of tin-bearing ore veins in
the Hills, that they do exist and the
feasibility OF making commercial sue
cess Of it. The parties have no capital
to work with and are entirely depend
ing on returns Of the ore values. They
have the will to succeed, and while they
are handicapped and have to work IN
der disadvantages that ready funds
would eliminate, there is little doubt
but what they will succeed in this en-
terprise and place tin ore on the market
as an American product. Hill City
Nnma
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1915-07-17
TROUBLES OF AUTO

OWNERS MANY.
Pierre, July 9.-That the purchaser
and user of an automobile ia this state
prior to July lst is not only liable to a
license fee of So; but that be was Grim
inally Liable under the law if he operat-
ed his machine without compliance with
the law and that it is a misdemeanor
on his part TO make false statement as
to his use of the machine prior to July
lst, are the holdings of the state legal
department on query as to the holding
of the state automobile department that
the So license must he paid by auto own
ers who purchased prior to the first of
July, when the S3 rate went into effect
by the operations Of the new law. The
department holds that where it can be
specifically shown that the owner pur-
chased car before the hrst of July, and
stored it without any use ofthe same on
the public highways Of the state until
after the date of going into effect of the
new law, alloys him to get the SO privi.
ege. But that the license is for 'use on
the highways" and If there was such
use, there is no exemption.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1915-07-17
CARD OF THANH

Words cannot express the deep graft
tude we feel for the many friends and
ueighbors who came to us with kindness
and sympathy in the dark hours of sick.
ness and death that robbed our home of
our dear husband, father and brother.
We also wish to thank the kind friends
for the floral offerings, also to thank the
choir and Rev. Davis.
Mrs. II. ID. Pope,
Mr.. and Mrs. Engstrom & Family,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Pope,
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Pope,
Mr.. j. Z. Pope.