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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-02-04
AURORA COUNTY
CENTRAL SCHOOL
p.ATTEN TOWNSHIP HAS ERUCA-
TloN.AL sTRJG rGEE THAT
II MODERN

White Lake. S. Done OF the
most successful centralized schools IN
South Dakota is that in Patten down
ship, Aurora county. in which all the
school children OF the township are
students. The consolidation OF tho
various schools OF the township in9o
Ole central school was due to the eli
forts OF Prof. ID. e. %Baughman, who
q few days ago retired from the Of
flee OF superintendent o. schools O.
Aurora county. He inaugurated the
movement and pushed it 10 its pres
ent successful conclusion, the move
ment now being far beyond the ey-
perimental stage.
At a central point in the township
was erected. ~ a cost OF $10.o6t.
I; school building of modern char
acter, which will compare favorablv
with school structures of similar
cost in any of the cities or towns cl
The state. The students are trans
ported back and forth from tne,s
MONIES to the school, and everytling
Is working in a satisfactory manner.
The success OF the moyemcnt in Pat
ten township has solved the problem
CT school Capitalization in the country
districts OF South Dakota.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-02-04
HOUSE COMMITTEE
TO PuT LID Upon
NEW LEGISLATION
judiciary Body Turns
Down Six of Eight
N WINS
House Votes Down Bill To
Prevent The Employment
OF Relatives.
N EPOTISM WINS
House Votes Down Bill To

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records through the 9t"'e Depart
ment Tor all the counties OF the state
is the latest idea Of county economy
nth, }.,,. 49,.
""''" 80 'e 'p'u''7' "ii' ''i"8
prepared Tor both houses on ihal
!subject.
Nepotisin rs IA ne me issue in the
senarA tbis aftarnoon and a warn
feht is nromise6 since the deefat
lcf tbo ba,,eo h:tl 20 ari,,fr.,a i in
gastaraa ~ sosstan
p;an.a 9 ~ NJ ;,a+u.
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- "''l'1 80 eic 81 -
Birch. Swanson. Stredonsky, Ander-
son OF CLARK, Gudahl and Sanborn
being in the discussion, and after the
bill was amended in the price for
road labor With u twenty per cent
increase, it was passed.
Relatives May Take state Votes
House Bin 81. the Swanson nepo-
tism bill, came into Tie open, and
WAS supported by Swanson, who was
opposed by Rucknian, his colleague
from the state OF Brown" ana the
real muss was on. huckiaan deciar-
ed his opposition to The bill could
have no personal bearing as he had
no relative in the state, and no i'm
mediate prospect OF having one.
Weller wanted TO amend to include
the heads OF state institutions as
well as state officers, but his was
voted down. However, the amend
mont by Tscharner prohibiting an
OFFICER from employing his Wifes
relatives as we'll as his oNtn, was ac-.
copied. johnson Of Sphinx was OPP
posed, as he thought ii was an IN
~fringemeHt OF rights. A bin Tues
day Cine eugene bid. sought 10 pro
hibit the pursuit OF happiness, he
said, and the present bill and the
multiplicity OF investigating o
mittees sought 10 deprive many CT
lie and liberty, and he was opposed
TO this or any like measure; Kine-
hardt said that 50 long as the state
officers are yet compelled to accept
. salary based on living conditions
OF thirty years ago with expenses
more than doubled, he is not in ia
vor OF taking from them any oppor-
trinity Ia "ninpn ont" fh, rfftar4a
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-02-04

Have you examined your FIRE in
uranc policies recently? Have you
all the insurance o ought to carry?
Ii not. see j. c. Bryan.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-16
BvSY RAILROAD v. NJ. {. A.
SpeciaI Attractions for Sundays Meet
ing.

Special Attractions for Sundays Meet
These are busy times at the Railroad
Y. NJ. G. A. building. The clerical force
has duly enrolled the 1892 new names
secured in the record membership cam :
paign and the pretty membership cards
have been duly made out and mailed.
In all the various departments of work,
new members have actively enlisted
and the signs are suspicious for
winters work OF magnitude.
The mems meeting Sunday afternoon
at 800 o'clock will be addressed by
Rev. r. H Melton and his theme will
be Secrets of Power There will be
orchestral music and illuminated songs
in the dark solos. etc. Mr.. J. s. Rem
ner has kindly consented to serve as
chorister for the association. These
Sunday meetings last only one hour
and there is n snap and go about them
that is refreshing.
The Tuesday Clubs" membership
continues TO increase. On next Tuesday
the speaker will be DR. f. G. Caldwell,
who will deliver the third Of his series
of lectures on "a Study of the Book of
James Or. Caldwelrs lectures have
been greatly enjoyed, Other speakers
engaged for the Tuesday Club during
the winter are DIR. S. Alphouse Smith.
of the University of Virginia: S. d.
Gordon. the well-known author and
lecturer; Rev. DIR. Thomas A. Smoot
DR. Edward S. Mack Rev. w Russell
Bowie and Rev. e. r. Hutchinson and
Gypsie Smith. Jr,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-16
WITH THE GTsTT PRESS.
Getting q HUMP on.

At a recent meeting Of the State
Board Of Education it was brought 70
the attention nf the meeting the uni
versal complaint that has been filed
with the board Of the inability OF
country schools 10 secure textbooks.
The schools have been opened for
three weeks and many have been nm
able to secure any books. while others
have only A part of what they need.
The books are distributed by the pub
fishers through repositories, and the
demand was so unprecedented and
unexpected this year that they have
been unable to meet 1t,
So the excuse runs But We have
seen no explanations as yet why a
Richmond publishing house, working
a scant force, would not increase Just
because It did not pay. This state
meut was made by school trustee
and recently reported in these col
umns Virginia Citizen
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-16
LYNCHBURC PETITIONERS
GIVEN WRIT OF ERROR
Supreme Court Sends Back Cases IN
yolving Debt and Aileg ed
Usnrious Interest.

Writ Of error and supersedeas in
two cases. tried Jointly in the Lynch
burg Corporation Court and appealed
from that court. was granted In the
state Supreme Court of Appeals yes
terday. The cases were of the Lynch
burg National Bank against E: Nj.
Baker, D. W. Baker NJ, G. Baker
W. C. Pearce II. r. stlverthorn and
the Henry Silverthorn Jewelry Com
pany. against the Lynchhurg Ma
tionaI Bank Bond required was fixed
at $4,000 in the first case and $50
in the second.
The Bakers. Silverthorn and the
Henry SiIverthorn Jewelry Company
petitioners. declare they are asgriev-
ed by two judgments Of the Corpo-
ration Court of Lynchburg, rendered
June s, 1915; one in an action OF
debt instituted by the Lynchburg Ma
tional Bank against petitioners. and
the other in an action of debt
brought by the Henry Silverthorn
Jewe1ry Company against the bank.
The first action was instituted to
recover certain sums due the Lynch
burg National Rank. evidenced by
NtSpLl8btt FVttS % Nfttii iittlti'tt'' ~
were makers and endorserS. while the
second was instituted to recover from
the bank usurious payments Of inter
est in accordance with provisions of
section 519S United States Revised
Statutes The cases We're tried to-
sether without jury. being submit
ted. on call questions, by attorneys.
The court found for the plaintiff
bank and fer the defendant hank
Petitioners motion to set aside was
overruled ny the court without the
hearing of argument on the motion.
The cases grew out of the bank
ruptey of the H. Silverthorn Com
pany inc. and the later bankruptcy
Of the Henry silverthorn Jewelry
Company, reorganized by r. II. Ba-
ker Baker borrowed 81 $40 from the
Z Lynchhurg National Bank TO purchase
the assets OF the defunct Silverthorn
/ Company. Inc. and reorganize the
concern For the loan. in addition
7 to the legal rate of interest. he pafd
bonus of Sq30.11 which the bank
rupt company owed the back.
! The case arose Immediately out or
! the troubles confronting the com pany
+ In It's second bankruptcy when the
Lyncl1burg bank instituted suit Pc
titioners entered suit against the
/ bank TO recover on account sof bonus
given the hank TO get the loan.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-16
REPLIES TO sisAD0o.


New Inv.
New York, Oct 15.---Tuiius Krutt-
schnitt. president Of the Pacific Mail
Steamship Company. TODAY gave out
lengthy prepared statement to an
swer 70 the attack made upon the com
pany by Secretary OF the Treasury Nc
Adoo in an address in Indianapolis
Wednesday. He reviews at length the
efforts made by the Pacific Mail through
many wears, to prevent legislation.
y. h!ch would drive American shipping
from the Pacific and reviews in detail
the objectionable feature Of the LaFot-
lette seamen's bill, which forced the
company to sell its five biggest vessels
and retire shipping trade
We quit simply because we could
not obey the law and live said Mr.,
Kruttschuitt. IN giving ont his state
nlent. He charged the government Of
hcial with IAN attempt 10 shift respon~
sitilitv for n burden too grievous 10
he borne, from those who imposed the
burden to those who were unable to
bear tt
The criticism that the company failed
70 give adequate notice of it's Intention
to discontinue its service lis refuted.
In discussing this charge verbally,
while handing out his statement. the
Pacific Mail president said
Appealed Eleven Years.
We went before congressional com
mittees every year for eleven consecu-
tive years and told them that the enact
ment Of such law as this would force
the discontinuance of American opera
tions In the Pacific. We cited facts
to show that this would be the inevit.
able result of such legislation"
Regarding the statement that the
company should have appealed instead
Of waiting to see in what manner the
secretary of commerce would enforce
the law. which goes into effect Novem-
Der a. Mr.. Kruittschnitt says in his
signed document;
1T (The Pacific Mail) had 70 assume
that he would obey the law as writ
ten"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-16
A SANE DEFENSE PROGRAM.

Secretaries Garrison and Daniele
have WORKED out a conservative pro-
gran looking - -he placing Of t'1e
csg " in a reasonable state Of prep
~ Il TO defend itself from foreign
foes.
We are not preparing for war. We
love peace We have no hate in our
hearts fer any nation, striving only
70 serve humanity wherever men cry
out for snccor.
But there are rufisns among ma
tions yet, as well AZ among individuals,
and should they attempt to invade our
country. desecrate our flag, or injure
our citizens. we should be in a poet
don to mania ndle the situation
We use fignting talk on occasion,
and seem 10 be able 10 put II over all
right bit we can't always expect to
~ able 10 accomplish very proper IN
.tegnstional purposes by means OF p
\ gpod vocabulary at long range.
q The country not only is willing 10
Gurpors the President and sais adviser
q Al proper. sane ana reasonable
ppArations for defense, bnt the peo-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-16

tCpcClal 10 the hithHloIlb NIIkiHiGN-t
Woodstock. Va. Oct, 15.--The fourth
semi annual convention of the Shenan-
doah Valley Dental Association, which
has been In session this week in the
courthouse, adjourned yesterday after
having been In session for two DAYS.
Clinics were conducted by brs. J. n.
Hughs of Richmond: j. S. Earman, OF
Covington: x. F. J.. Stricken, of Bridge
water ID. NJ Switzer. OF Harrisonburg;
B. F. Maphis. of Strasburg: A II Sprin-
kle and +. A. Laisley. Of stanton
W. A. Jones, of Waynesboro f. c.
Yost. and r. M. Knight. of Winchester.
w b. Fahrney of Timberville and
Vernon Strickler, of Shenandoah, Va.
The officers are President. w b.
Fahrney. OF Timberville, first vice pres-
ident, o. Van Dusen. OF Front Royal:
secoHd vice president. c, II Green. of
Lexington secretary,lC G, f. Nicholas. OF
Harris0nburE: treasurer, F. W. McClue.
OF Lexington.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-16

Kinston. oct 15-George Albert
Jones. Jr.. Of Snow Hill. almost kill
ed himself by hanging, according TO
an account by his father, George Al
bert Jones Sr.. an editor Of that
town. here today.
Young Jones was the guest Of an
auto owner who took him for a ride.
While the machine was stopped and
the host was momentarily engaged at
something else, the youths wandering
gaze fastened upon n limb overhead.
from which was suspended rope
with its'end in n halter. He put the
halter over his head Just to see how
IL would feel" having TO pull down
the branch for the purpose. The
moose adjusted comfortable" the
Young man turned the branch loose
and was jerked six or eight feet into
the air His predicamenr was discoy-
cred in the nick of time and he was
cut down, unconscious It took some
time to reSuscitate him.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-16
w. E. ENNIS.

In the death OF William f. Ennis
Caroline County has lost n painstak-
ing. conscientious public official and
the State a citizen who was always
found on the side OF right and right
have been elected to the House of
Delegates from his county TO aid in
formulating the laws making State
wide prohibition effective. We join
with his people In mourning his loss
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-16

Under t1e caption. What's the Mat
ter With Richmond ." the FarmvIll'
Herald has the following to say:
"Riehnaond seems to he having
troubles of her eNH AND then
some The preae'gers ard polite
clans professional men ana lnen
who l3s2e jheIr bread Ivy the
sweat ~ their faces ali classes
'scept the suffragettes' are meet
ing, Grating. resolving criticizing,
cnndemulng Police Beard Cam
Gil ADM strat.on folks etid
Masba eae dogs Of war viii be
called off for the fair week and
.cease firing TIRE command,
There's no need that Rid1-
Ynond should have w6r for the req
son that. ike Rome. it's seated un
seven hills Richmond has "A
goody heritage, the linee 'aave
fallen TO her IN pleasant places
and TO wrangle is unseemly while
to a.ng stones is dangerous and
eost1y. SkVscrapers are monu-
merits ts5-a44:st7 ers:sss
scraps tell no please ut story Let
Us have peace in the capital city
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-16

Wilmington Oct. 1h.-~-Following
vigorous complaint registered before
Council yesterday morning by num-
her of citizens against skating on the
sidewalks by children. saying that
the children had abused the privilege
granted TO them, the police de-
partment formulated regulations
which went into effect last night and
to continue in effect until the new
meeting of Council. when new or
dinance will he adopted. Skating
must stop at 7 o'clock in the even
ing; no skating viii be allowed in
front of a business house or for sew
eral feet on either side; no skating
will he. allowed in the block where
there is sickness; no skating in front
of any church
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-16
TO FEED
TWO MILLION BElG|Ahs
German Onacinis Conclude Arrange
meats With ConnmissiOn To Care
For Needy People.

The Hague. via London, Oct. 15.--The
chief Of the German army stan In tho
East and West Flanders zone or opera
ations announces that an arrangement
for the provisioning of about two mil
lion Belgian civilians in that district
has been concluded with the American
Relief Commission.
The German authorities have redui-
sitioned at fixed prices the cereal and
root crops over a stated allowances
for the family and animals OF each
grower. The whole of these crops, ex-
cept oats and rye, will be handed over
to the commission for distribution. In
the place of oats and rye the Germans
will furnish the commission with
wheat.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-16
EP|SCOPAl|ANS PLAN
BIG SUMMER RESORT
VIII Erect Splendid Auditorium
and Other improvements.

Asheville. ". c., Oct. 15.--Develop-
nnents along extensive lines near Black
Mountain are planned by the Episco-
palians of the Southern States. ac-
CordinE to announced plans of G.
Weatherhrook. who has opened an Of
fee here 10 prepare for the big
scheme which has been undertaken.
Hotels. summer cottages. golf links,
lakes and auditoriums are to be con-
strueted on tract of land short
distance from Ashevtlie, on the banks
OF the Swannanoa River, in connec-
ton with the assembly grounds Of
the members of the church, and thou
sands of dollars will be spent in the
project The land was given to the
church by Mrs Mary Weatherly, of
Birmingham. and is regarded as ideal
for the purpose for which 1t viii be
used.
Bishop Julius NJ. Horner will be
active in the new movement and
through the clergy of the denomina =
ton, interest will be aroused among
all of the Episcopalians Of the South
in the movement to develop in the
Land of the Sky project TO af-
ford ample facilities for study, re-
creation ana pleasure among the
thousands Of Southern Eplscopalians.
Members of the various churches
have taken portions OF the property
with q view to constructing summer
homes there and the plans for the
buildings will call fer the outlay Of
thousands Of dollars between now
and the consummation of the project.
II Is planned now to begin active
work in the spring, and the near fu-
ture viii witness the beginning of an
active campaign throughout the Epis-
copal Church circles of the South in
arousng interest in tho immense
church development
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-16
Dew Tell"


friend thoughtfully forwards us
a copy Of the Niagara Falls IN. \ }
Gazette. IN which the leading editorial
Is a frotbing academic effusion, Ia
Chicago Tribune, against the south
forsool'a recause one Blease, of south
Carolina. made a partial defense OF
lynchinR The whole South 1s said
by this nut-hea5 editor to still wal
low in the DARK Ages. 1t will readi-
ny I've Inferred that this effete pencil
pusher has seen nothing hat Niagara :
NAT he has not visited the dark places
or even read accounts of bribery muir
der and the whole &amut OF crimes
daily occurring IN his own state OF
New york.
In sizing up this shallow pate
scribe we were more than impressed
with his assumed knowledge and fair
ness by observing on his editorial
page, under Good Old-Time Songs,
distorted and corrupted cory Of
Maryland, Ny Maryland plugar-
ized end CARRIED TO tune in. with mis-
Yankee feelings Virginia Citizen.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-16
Wins Presidents Cnp.

Jacksonville Fla. Oct. 15.~-Gunner
Sergeant A. Hagen, r. S. NJ. corps,
won the Tresifent's Cup in the rifle
matches Of the National Rife Asso-
citation here today Corporal j.
Granny Second United states Cav
airy was second and Color Sergeant
J. r Iawless guard of Massachu-
sets. was third Grandy made 247
points out OF a possible $50.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-16
Carolina sunday school Convention.

Salisbury oct l5.--The COMMITTEES
having the matter in charge have de-
cided that TIE state Sunday School
convention win he held in Salisbury
November 20 % ana "a. An earlier
date had been set. but was aban-
doned because no speaker of national
note could 10 secured. 1t is now
announced that the date named
above has been finally decided upon
and that a very interesting program
is being arranged.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-16


IS small THAT that seeks seeks IT its n own
And grea-that
Then my handm most gracious God
And let be a' my my if s'.ne ens ss, aim
To know and do Thy WILL
There is tendency to
something T have 9 n er n an na that unless DO
eh renemnsr that even cup Of cold water given
we ss Of Us ors than we can but He
and for the good OF others ~ 49,
be emphasized more s tina. our
service whether small
our dealings with and for others would
asmo sh @n " rh eesf h Ms a
footsteps. - ~ ~ 'y IN fnis
s IN ssnsan, s M with His Father He
yd Na nm We have the
to Goo unless he e' nno ons
VS. na 81 m M n wants him do He will LEAD
will-for the simple asking
The duties perform stua-
asy ss good ha GODS rs
them rhe ss talent which tn each % e ian
desire d n ony n pride and which fds him
required OF ~
PAYING as BANK Of & a ~s ,s ass NJ, III
m ans 81 the clerks Presses button this door quietly
forss .l hss
ing because the bank could very
orr very faces our conences inner souls
lam. When going hsou coal mine nda safety
stumble ground the
Gods IS R sss vi 2, s ;
knew he eouid never r reas
@ le IL sns
promises - ~ 80 psp''
Christian Church 1915
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-16

Syracuse, N. Y, Oct 1s.--Counsel for
William Barnes filed yesterday in the
onondaga County clerks once an order
signed by Justice William s Andrews
denying their motion for a new trial
in the libel action brought against
Colonel Roosevelt. 1t was announced
that an appeal would be prosecuted.
The judgment In favor of Colonel
Roosevelt has not yet been filed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-16
PRAISE FOR FAIR OFFICIALS

ter another year to have the shows
carefully censored. SO that the I'M
worthy would not be able 10 even open
up on the grounds.
This is the last day Of the fair. We
trust ali Of those who have not yet
seen the big show will go out today
1t is well worth anyones time ant
money just to see the good things t.,c
farmers of virginia and the boys ant
girls clubs have on exhibition.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-16
Plan Methodist Endowment.

Baltimore, Nd. Oct. 15,--Ihe Bal
timore East District Convention in
the interest Of the Conference Claim
ants Endowment Fund of the Balt-
more Annual Conference OF the
Methodist EpiscopaI Church yester-
day held three sessions Madison
Square Church 1t was part of the
campaign to raise 100000 to add to
the endowment fund for aged and
retired ministers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-16

According TO a recent side-swipe at
Richmond by the Petersburg Index
Appeal. If r1e President wants a nice.
quiet place in which to spend his
honeymoon. he should come to Rich
mord.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-16

pie viii promptly retire any dema-
gogue who tries TO make political ca pi-
tai out or any financial stringency such
defensive measures may occasion In
our public treasury.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-16

In taking summary action 10 close
the indecent shows at the fair, the
offlcials Of the Fair Association have
merited the thanks Of the public.
It was the understanding from the
outset that no questionable perform
ances We're to he allowed and, we
understand, prompt warning was given
tAaose places which transcribed the
bounds OF proprlety. 1t might he bet
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-16

Montgomery, Ala. Oct 15.-Cotton
seed for the first time in Ala hansaas
history sold YESTERDAY for $40 ton.
This price was offered and paid by
several concerns. but prospects for
further record prices Kept most Of
the planters from offering their seed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-16

Sir Edward Grey is getting the
blame for being the guy who put the
balk In balkans
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-16
THAT ROAD TO CALAIS.

forcements 20 threatened points.
TAe time seems n have arrived
when the absolute need for action has
SO impressed Itself upon the British
military authorities that they are
pushing the attack. We regard this az
the only means in their power 10
tighten the pressure on Russia 10
sucn an extent as viii enable that
country to be of any service in the
BALKANS Unless Rumanta strikes
hard and at once. there Is no possi-
si',y u stoppins the Teutans on their
drive n me nardaneiles
Urie4s tee there can be better
teamwork among the allies In the
future than Their. has been. they might
uss IS well sue fer terms now. They
have right IN their side. We firmly be
Fave, }rt they seem to he sadly lack
tne tn Organizing ability, This Iach
must be remedied or me ruin OF their
hopes now threatened will become tr-
retricyable,