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Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1915-10-14
THE COMMERCIAL DRUMMER"

In former times the travelling salesman was denominated the
commercial drummer-becauseh he went about drumming" up trade
for his house. But whatever name he may be called today, the
travelling salesman has become an important factor in our CONNER
cml life.
The successful travelling salesman is one of the brightest and
keenest of men. He is not only a good talker when he finds talking
essential, but he knows how and when to maintain silence.
The travelling salesman, to be successful, must be a reader Of
human nature. lie must know instincively the psychological mo-
nent for ATTACKING and he must understand equally as we'll the
propitous moment for masterful retreat.
But the travelling salesman has obviously added to the cost Of
living. True, the house finds it profitable to keep him, but neces-
sarly it must add the cost Of maintaining him and his department
to the price of the goods sold.
From the standpoint of the newspaper and the job printing
establishment, this matter of craftsmanship through the travelling man
has been brought to special attention.
Travelling solicitors for stationery and printing invade the
larger towns practically in droves. They "infest'-if the word
may be here employed in an inofensive sense-the offices and the.
business houses in throngs, fgurativey speaking.
We happened to be lettering in a bank the other day-bankers.
have come to recognize that our presence usually implies the asking
for accommodations - But that's beside the story.
The banker had just gotten rid Of a solicitor. "Ilave been
pestered half to death today, - said he, addressing his remarks to us
The fellows wanting to sell me printed stationery and stuff Of that
sort have been here Ill swarms this week. Have you ever noticed
that that's about the way they Gomez
Yes, we had noticed it. And to meet the competition the job
printing establishments IN the larger towns have to have solicitors
whereas in former times the mar desiring a job of printing done
either went to the office n person Or sent the order by messenger
The average travelling salesman, if good for much (and no other
kind is kept on the road, as a rule) must get about five dollars a day
as salary besides expenses, such as hotel bills and railroad fare. The
cost of maintaining the salesman must be added to the cost of goods
There ism t any getting around it. e..
Well, what are you going to do about it? Why, we're going to
grin and bear it, of course. There ISM anything else to do under
the present system Of transacting business, for the travelling man
has become indispensable.
But what an impetus would be given to local business every
where-we have no particular locality in mind as conditions are
pretty much the same in this regard in all progressive communities
if all of us would cease to place orders with outsiders for goods that
could be bought at home!
The farmers who buy from catalogue houses are not the only
cschewers of the 'huy at home slogan!
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1915-10-14
THE EDITOR.

He might have been a millionaire
And won financial fame
Or sat in a directors chair
Had money been his aim;
He chose instead to spend his years
In service poorly paid
And with the paste pot and the shear
A humble living made.
He chronicled the towns events;
s The local goings-on;
His fellow townsmen's hopes and
bents
Inspired his lexicon;
He felt the public pulse that beat
Around him, and he tried
To make his little country sheet
A thing of. local pride.
Unselishly, with all his heart
He 1strove but to upbuild
His town, of which he was a part,
With great ambition filled
He spoke well of his fellow men;
He praised when praise was due;
He welded but a kindly pen
And no reward he drew. j
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1915-10-14
THE EUROPEAN SITUATION.

1t is difficult for the average man, without means for ascertain
ing knowledge in detail concerning conditions prevailing through
out the nations engaged in the titanic struggle, to form a opinion
at all satisfying, even to himself, with respect to the outcome OF the
conflict.
Of-hand, it seems on the surface to be a case Of money making
the mare go; in other words, the likelihood Of the triumph OF the
longer purse.
Were the war to cease at its present stage, Germany must be
conceded to be the victor, within limitations. Her armies have ac-
quilted themselves with credit. They have invaded Russia, driving
the cars hordes before them. No inconslderable part OF France IS
off the map.
Excepting Germanyis effort to capture the French capital, assum-
ing that it was the kaiser's intention to do so, German arms have
triumphed practically everywhere within the fighting zone.
German forces have shown superior organizations. This may be
due in part to better equipment and an ample supply of munitions.
But, whatever the cause, Germany, in the main, has evinced super
iorty in the field.
True, neither England nor Russia POSSIBLY France may be in
eIuded, although events indicate that the French republic was fairly
well equppedl was prepared for warm fact, was wholly unpre-
pared for war upon such a gigantic scale a Germany has Waged 1t.
But whether Germany is able to hold out for another year seems
to depend somewhat upon its food supply. 1T is mtlmated-and a
correspondent Of the Associated Press is direct authority therefor
that the Germans are even now skimped in the matter of food,
Whether there is foundation for the suggestion that the kaisers
people may be starved out, if the allies find means for continuing
the struggle for another year, is conjectural. From the standpoint
of a mere lookeron, Gerrnanys endurance seems to be equal to that
of its foes.
Lord Kitchener, it will be recalled, at the beginning of the great
conflict, said that the war would be prolonged for three years, and
that it would terminate when Germany shall have been worn out.
Outward Indications at present tend to confirm the Enghshmans
prediction with respect to the wars duration, but they do not bear
out the latter part of the statement.
But the war has reached its most critical stage. If the allies
have finally become prepared, having the means for supplying them
selves with an ample quantity of munitions and men for prosecuting
the conflict for a year or eighteen months longer, Lord Ltcheners
words may prove to have been well founded.
Nevertheless, surface indications warrant the suggestion that
the best that the allies can now hope for is a draw"
that sugar goes on the free list have probably got a smack coming
on the other side of the mouth.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1915-10-14
o MUCH.
Federal Court Thinks This Mans
Affections Below Par.

Sioux Falls S. D.-Judge James D.
Elliott of the federal court has set
aside a judgment of $4,000 awarded
by a jury to Mrs. Clara F. Armour of
Cherokee Iowa against Mabel H. Nc,
Gowan a widow of Milbank S. D., for
alternating the affections Of her hus,
band and has ordered the case to be
retired.
Judge Elliott held that the amount
granted the plaintiff by the jury vas
excessive. The verdict was returned
at the trial of the case in Sioux Falls,
"a few months ago.
Before ordering a new trial, Judge
Elliott declared that the size"of the
judgment awarded had, under the
circumstances, shocked him, and that
he was convinced then and now that
the jury was influenced by other than
the evidence and law applicable to
the case.
The plaintiff introduced testimony
intended to show that her husband,
who frequently visited South Dakota
on business, had met the defendant
while in Milbank and had become in
fatuated with her.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1915-10-14

We don't know as we blame the supreme court much for trying
10 keep the lawyers in the straight and narrow path. The court
seemingly goes upon the theory that the limbs of the law have been
so busy trying to keep other people straight that perhaps they
haven't had time to look at themselves.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1915-10-14

Those of us who have been smacking our lips against the time
that sugar goes on the free list have probably got a smack coming
on the other side of the mouth.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1915-10-14
1t Was Success

A Scottish minister, taking his walk
early in the morning, found n OF
his parishioners recumbent in a ditch
Where haze ye been the NIGHT, An,
drew" asked the minister
"Weel, ! dinna RIGHTLY KEN" ans
wered the PROSTATE one, whether il
was a wedding or a funeral, but what
ever it was it was a most e%xtraor,
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1915-10-14
Plenty of Quail.

ANY quail about this neighbor-
inquired a tourist as he was
about to register at a Lake George
hotel.
Quail" said the proprietor, with
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1915-10-14
WHEN BABY HAS THE GROUP.

When a mother is awakened from
sound sleep to find her child who has
gone to bed apparently in the best
of health struggling for breath, she is
naturally alarmed. Yet if she can
keep her presence of mind and give
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy every
ten minutes until vomiting is pro-
duced, quick relief will follow and
the child will drop to sleep to awaken
in the morning as well as ever. This
remedy has been in use for many
years with uniform success Obtain
able everywhere. adv. 1920
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1915-10-14

an indulgent smile; "they have got to
be a nuisance. The cook complains
that he can't throw a piece OF refuse
toast out of the back window but
that four or five fat quail fight to see
which n shall lie down on it."
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1915-10-14
Visit California
Expeditions This
Fall N;Hs7
via laV

Now Is the really delightful season
Of he year to visit the Golden West.
Neither too coOl-nor too ~warm-esery-z
thing is at its best.
h expositions are a wonderful sue
cess. There is a gayety. q life thai
appeals to everyone and best of all you
can see Colorado and the wonderful
Rockies, the Pixies Pea Region, Salt
Lake, the historic Southwest, California,
the Pacific Coast, both Expositions for
. nominal sum.
A low fare round trip ticket Is on sale
daily to Nov. 80 with return limit Of
3 months tnot to exceed Dec. 81. 1875.
You have achoice OF 40 tours every day..
every one offering the maximum In I'M
Bteresttng scenery delightful journey
during the best season Of the year
every travel comfort-distinctive service.
Rock Island Lines have issued a small
folder describing In detail the different
tours. Each route Is Illustrated by d
r1ap-telling at a glance just what Sec
tions the tour covers. If you are plan
folder.
Beth Exposifions fneiudsd ii one sicksf az no
3HgWEH&e45a& ayfru G~Ss
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-10-12
AT THE GRAND TONIGHT

In the Shadow of the Mosque, i two reel drama dealing with u; middle ages of this far eastern couf try with an old Mohammedian chur as the principal scene for the frs part of this picture. Then ,v.,.vs d. bridal party travelling on camel bacl across the desert country to tE church wheret he wedding ceremonici proceed according to custom; br the wedding never takes place the bridegroom is cast into pris' for his meanness, but this is not | end as the worst is yet to come |, this wicked old Mohammed.
 The Fox, a two reel drama little closer to home, dealing " the mounted police in the Canadi Northwest, and featuring Bod Lc. nard and Hazel Buchanan.
 A Universal Ike comedy, closes tn show.
 Wednesday night a Warner featur' in three parts entitled, A Fight t' Death, Q gripping plot woven abou the theft of secret treaty, and ab sorbing story of International Poli tics. Massive stage settings and : wonderful cast of artists. Adv.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-10-12
FATHER DONNELLY'S
 SECOND LECTURE
4 LARGE AUDIENCE HEARS HIM DISCUSS IMPORTANT
 SUBJECTS

The Catholic Church was crowded to the doors last night when Dr. Donnelly continued his course Of lec- tures on religious subjects. He spoke on the Chrueh and the Bible. The address was listened to with great attention and every point was closely followed. The historical foun- dation of the church by Christ was the first part of the sermon; and q graphic description of the conlpila. tion of the Bible was the second part He proved conclusively that the bases of belief of the early christains was the authority of the teaching Church: and urged it should be the foundation of our faith today. The lecture was illustrate by a wealth of scholarly illustrations.
 Many non-catholics were among the audience and were impressed by the breadth of view and charity of the reverend speaker.
 The subject of the lecture tonight is ''The Christian Marriage"
 The lecture begins at 8 o'clock prompt
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-10-12
ID
 MEET TODAY To Ratify Action of Ameri- can Loan Commission SIR GREY TO EXPLAIN
Secret Diplomacy, Sort of Spy System
 To be Sha ken Down
fBv Wireless)

LONDON, Oct. 12-For the pur- pose of ratifying the actions of the commissioners who were author ized to negotiate half billion loan in the United States, parliament met today. Aside Sfrom this. there are many other matters that demand the attention of the members, among which is the discussion that is broad ly agitated to supersede the old sys- tenn of diplomacy, sort of spy sys- tenn for the new manner of doing business above board.
 Another matter of great impor- tance and which is expected will create somewhat of a sensation, is that Sir Edward Grey. who has been of late greatly criticised. will at. tempt to explain his actions, that his critics may more. fully understand the charges that have been made g. gainst him. This, is is said Sir Grey has LIomised to do.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-10-12
LIQUOR DEALERS
 TO FIGHT
WIG. T. U. To Spend Forty
 Thousand Dollars
(By Wirlesss

SEATTLE, Oct. 12-The National convention of the w. c. T. U. that is in session here is being attended by large and enthusiastic crowd of supporters who are, apparently determined to wage war upon the liquor dealers. It was said yester- day that forty thousand dollors would be spent by the association in car rying out their program at the next election. This was made known to the Wholesale Liquor Dealers Assoc iation, who replied that fifty million was abailible to fight prohibition throughout the country, and that no stone would be left unturned to ~ain their point.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-10-12
BULGARIA STILL
 HOLDING OFF Although Hostile Action is Monentarily Expected GERMANS PRESS LINE
British Newspapers Urging Allie. To Send Large Army to
 Help Serbia
(By Wireless)

LONDON, Oct 12-Advices just received convey the information that Bulgaria is still holding off her at tack against Serbia, although it is known that all preparations are be- ing hurried for a conflict which may be momentarily expected.
 The same adviees say that the Ger mans are pressing strongly the Serb ian lines which appear to be kept on she defensive.
 This morning, all newspapers are in accord in urging the Allies to send a large army to the relief of Serbia One says, "It will never do to let Serbia fight for her very ex- is;ence without exerting our utmost in her behalf"
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-10-12
ST. JOHNS MISSION
 IS APPRECIATlVE
Lyceum's Generous Gift Is
 Publicly Acknowledged

The St. Johns Mission is in re- ceipt if eighty-six (s86.6o1 dollars and sixty cents, for the hospital fund, the proceeds from "Queen Esther"
 The workers of the Mission wish to thank MT. Robinson, the Music ians, the members of the Ketchi- kan Lyceum and all who. attended the peneT1r.
 Although the nurses salaries and hospital linen are furnished by the domestic foreign missions of the Episcopal Church; the hospital is ex- pected to pay its own running ex- penses.
 The above sum therefore is great ly appreciated and thankfully ac- cepted.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-10-12
FOREIGN GOLD Is
 COMING IN FAST

SEATTLE, Oct 11-Last Satur- day, completing her last voyage in the transparific trade, the steamer Minnesota, of the Great Northern Steamship Company arrived in Se- attle from China, Japan and the Siberian coast, bringing s1 ,0O0. .000 in Japanese gold from Yokahonna, con signed to the International Banking Corporation, San Francisco, to be used in the purchase of war sup plies for the Allies
 4 few days ago. over seventeen million in gold bullion was received from China and Australia This was the heaviest receipts in one month since the mint was establish cd in San Francisco, in 1854
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-10-12
.RUMAN|A SHOWS
 NERVOUSNESS
Indications Seem to Point
 Her Joining the Allies
IF SERBIA ATTACKED
Many Military Observers Believe
 Her Peace Will Soon End
(By wieless)

PARIS, Oct. 12-The swirl of war ring events that are taking place on her very borders, is causing 2 great deal of nervousness through out Rumania these days. Despite her assurance that she will remain
 neutral, d:n:osnatic observers ton
 tend that 1t Is only matter of a few days before she is compelled to take q stand, and while thus far her inclination has been to fall in with the Allies. none can say with any degree of accuracy what her next step will lead her into. How ever. it is held by some that the moment Bulgaria attacks Serbia, Rumania will not be found wanting.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-10-12
DISTRICT COURT
 HAS ADJOURNED
Harry kusnick Gets Four Years at McNeil Island

Yesterday afternoon, aud jus. be- fore the ,or1t adjos ~lei for this term, Harry kushnick, who on his third trial on statutory charge was found guilty by tine jury, was brought before the court for sen tence. He was given four years at MeNeils Island. Deputy Marshal Sharpe will leave tomorrow with the prisoner.
 A. Jiver and R. Gomez, sho were given 25O days each in the federal jail. and o. Sheehan, six months. by Commissioner Stackpole. were taken to Juneau where they will serve their time
 Four more prisoners were taken 10 Juneau, they were George Rush nick tbrother of Harry Kushnick who received four yearslfor taking T shoi at Stanpolia on Pennock Isl and not long ago, and was reported in the Progressive-Miner at the time; ]. Gartiraea, for booze peddling and L. Acebedo, for assault with dan gerous weapon. were taken and their case will be brought before the next grand jury at Juneau. The fourth, s. Stampolio. is held as q witness a gainst Kushnick-
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-10-12
MARRIAGE OF WILSON NOT
 LIKELY TO OCCUR IN MONTH
Secretary McAdoo and Wife Left
 For Panama-Pacific Exposition
(By WirlessS


 WASHINGTON, Oct. 12-Rumol that President Wilson's marriage would take place within a mont' from the date of the announcement was disproved today by the fac
 hat Secretary McAdoo and wife daughter of the President, left today for months visit to the west dur ing which they intend to visit the Panama-Pacific Exposition, and the other places of interest, which it is said, will require over a month. This has had the effect to dispel the idea that the marriage would take place the first part of November.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-10-12
COME AND GET i PAPER.
 BUT DON'T STEAL THEM

Many have complained tha last few days that their pasers had dis appeared There Is no need foI anybody to take ar1iher's paper The Progressive-Miner prints nearIs 800 copies every evening, twenty five or thirty are, as a general rule left over. Why not come and get one instead Of stealins; one occasio.l- ally? Everybody siloni.i remember that it is extremely annoying to bt annoyed.
 The Progresive7Miner will lse ssiv- en for three months free to any-on7 giving information that may lead tc the arrest and conviction of any eul- prit found stealing the paper, Editor
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-10-12
QUEEN SOFIA PERSONALLY
 HOLDING REFJTt

ATHENS, Oct. 11-W. H. Hamil- ton, of New York, representing the American Mercy and Relief Commit tee, met and talked with Queen Sofie concerning the relief of Greek refugees from Asia Minor and other Turkish territories, some 30,000 have found asylum in Greece. Mir. Ham ilton reports that the Queen is per sonally directing the work of feeding and clothing the fugitives.
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The daily progressive-miner., 1915-10-12
BULGARIA TO DEMAND
 MACEDONIA oF oEHDIa

MILAN, Oct. 11--Assuring that he has good authority, the Petro- grad correspondent of the Della Sera, a morning paper of wide cir culation, says that he has learned that Bulgaria will send an ultima tum to Serbia demanding the cession of Macedonia as a preliminary to a declaration of war.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-10-12
SALMON EGGS FOR OREGON

Wm. Trubacn, aeart for the Ore on State Fish Commission, arrived on the stelmer Spokane this morn ing and will go out to the Yes Bay Hatchery win Supt. Hancock His purpose is to get 3,000,000 sock eye salmon eggs which he will take down to the Orc9tn State Hatchery on the Columbia River Mr Trublch hopes to get back to Ketchikan in time to catch the Spokane on her down trip.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-10-12
POSTMASTER GENERAL
 ISSUES AN ORDER
Prohibits The Use of Mail For
 Objectionable Matter

WASHINGTON. Oct. 12-Post- master General Burleson today caus- ed an order to be issued prohibiting the use of the Uniter States mail to send cards bearing the inscription ..Gotto Strate, England" or pictures of German escutcheon with a red blot lablad @'Lusitania- and inscrib- cd @Blot That Won't Come Off"
 The order has been sent throuhout the country.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-10-12
BACK TO THE OLD HOME

4 L. Spaeth, bookkeeper for J F. Hickman 6 Co. will be a south bound passenger on the s. S. City of Seattle today. He will be joined in Seattle by Mrs. Spaeth and they will continue their journey via San Francisco and Nevada to their old home in Sanny Kansas where they will visit numerous friends and rel atives for 9 few weeks.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-10-12
MARIPOSA WILL NEVER
 SAIL AGAIN

It is the opinion of Capt. McGreg or of the Al-Ki that the Mariposa is a total wreck. He reports pass ing her at low tide yesterday, and when asked as to the condition of the boat, he said, q have advised Jimmy Sayles not to buy her" and expressed it as his opinion that we would never see her in Ketchikan a. gain.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-10-12
GERMANS RE-
 PULSE ATTACK Gains Reported At Several Points on Eastern Front HINDENBERG IS BUSY
Dvinsk Is Held Firmly Says German
 Commander in Report
(By Wirlesss

BERLIN, Oct. 12-Official advic- es received at the war department say that General von Hindenberg, commander of the armies at Dvinsk, repulsed a Russian attack yester- lay with enormous loss to the en- amy. Aside from that, the report says that the Austro- German forces operating on the eastern frontiers ave made considerable progress, not however, without meeting serious assistance.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-10-12
SLAUGHTER IF
 L|VESFR|CHTFUL Eight Thousand Dead Left
 On The Battlefield ALLIES HOLDING FAST
Attempt to Capture Loos Was
 Disastrous to The Enemy
(By wirlesss

LONDON, Oct. 12-French advices state today that at the recent at tack by the Germans to capture Loos, they were repulsed leaving eight thousand of their dead on the battle field
 The report yesterday that the fight ing on the west front was principal ly an artillery duel. was confirmed today. IL is said that the slaughter Is frightful.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-10-12

The Canadian steamer, Princess Alice arrived in Ketchikan early last evening. Getting off here were Miss c. M. Wally, D. Broderius, Miss 2. Cox, ard Hans Burnstad.
 Agent Ryus reports that there were 13 round trippers oboard and that he thinks this the record fol the month of ctober.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-10-12

Anyone can carry his burden how ever heavy, till nightfall. Anyone can do his work, however hard for one day. Anyonec an live sweetly, patiently. lovingly. purely, till the sun goes down And that is all that life ever really means.-Robert Louis Stevenson.