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Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-05
THE PLANET MERCURY.
1t le Difficult to Weigh. and It's Orbit
 Ia Very Eccentric,

Is Very Eccentric.
 Though Mercury Is one of the small. est of the planets. it is perhaps the most troublesome of all to the astron- omer
 It lies so close to the sun that it is seen but seldom in comparison with the other great planets. It's orbit is very eccentric, and it experiences dis turbances by the attraction of other bodies ill way not yet fully under stood
 A special difficulty has also been found in the attempt to place Mercury in the weighing scales. We can weigh the whole earth. we can weigh the sun, the moon and even Jupiter and other planets. but Mercur presents difficult ties of a peculiar character. Le Yer rier, however, succeeded in devising a method of weighing it.
 He demonstrated that our earth is attracted by this planet, and he showed how the amount of attraction may be disclosed by observations of the sun, so that from an examination of the observations he made an approximate determination of the mass of Mercury
 Le Verrier's result indicated that the weight of the planet was about the If. teenth part of the weight of the earth. In other worlds if our earth was placed in balance and fifteen globes. each equal to Mercury. were laid in the h,, Story of the Heavens
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-05
SEEK THE BRIGHT SPOTS.
Don't Crouch In the Gloom, but Look
 Up and Be an Optimist.


 Up and Be an Optimist.
 He who thinks the world is full of good people and kindly blessings is much richer than he who thinks the contrary. Each mans imagination largely peoples the world for himself Some live in a world peopled with princes of the royal blood; some in a world of paupers and privntion You have your choice.
 This is a big, busy world. It cares precious little what you think of it or what faults or troubles you find in it. It is choice that concerns yourself more than all others combined. wheth CT you grouch in the gloom, the com panion of hateful gobins. or stride in the sunshine, seeing smiles and catch ing shreds of song.
 Men and women in Gods image were not made as whining. groveling beings They were made to stand erect, men tally as well as physically: to labor well and joyously; to take the gifts of providence. whether they be joy or sor row. and bear them cheerfully and with courage: to add ever something to the worlds store of happiness. if it be only a smile
 Look up. See how flooded with sun shine this beautiful world Is when faced with smiling eyes.
 If you would win anything, do any thing, be anything, don't whine.- Christian Herald.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-05
Spain's Arbitration Court.

"The most unique and interesting in stitution for the settlement of civil suits in Spain." writes Thomas w. Pal mer. Jr, in Case and Comment. "is the arbitration court. All contentious or disputes before or after the commence ment of litigation. no matter how far advanced can be submitted to an arbl' tration tribunal by agreement of all the interested parties The exceptions to this are those suits involving roilt- iral and civil rights. etc. or those mat ters in which the state is especially concerned The arbitratorS. whose number must not exceed five. are law, yers Of twenty five or more years of age and in fnil enjoyment of civil rights In some instances the arbItra tors may be laymen 'anieables comp"- nedores, Appeal is made from the ar bitration direct to thes territorial sapPeal court. This method of deciding cIalms has proved successful and is employed considerably"
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-05
aNCIENJ unEEK TRAINING.
What It Did For the Boy Physically
 and IntellectuaIlY.

What It Did For the Boy Physically
 and Intellectually.
 The manner in which the Athenians brought up their children Is worth re- membering.
 At seven years of age the AthenlaD ,ad entered the paestra. which was essentially playground. All the first and better half of the day was spent in gymnastics. dancing, games and play. In the afternoon there were singing, some writing, some reading, all in the open air, and then came q long period of play again. Such was the schooling of the Greek lad up to the age of ten or eleven. and it did not differ essentially up to the age of sixteen, except ill the severity of the exercises.
 And yet the world has not ceased to marvel at the results of the Greek education. It produced the highest type of man, physically and intcl!ectu- ally. that the world has ever seen. which Galton says was as far in ad' vance of the modern Englishman as the modern Englishman is in advance of the native African.
 In physical beauty. courage and pa triotism, in philosophy. literature. architecture and art the Greeks have been the unsurpassed models of the ages and are still the inspiratio of our schools today But they placed the emphasis upon hygiene. exercise, games and play, which are too mnt neg ected in these days. Kansas City Star
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-05
-mysDE TnUrESSUn.
He Didn't Know Very Much, but His
 Bluff Won the Appointment.


 In one of the Japanese papers are some "reminiscences of the war with Russia, and among them is the follow ing:
 When peace was concluded between Japan and Russia the study of the Japanese language became something like craze among Russians. At Har- bin, for instance. Japanese were in great demand as teachers of their mother tongue. Many Japanese bar bers and laundrymen shut up their shops and became instructors of Japa- neSe
 As in most cases the instruction was not conducted on q systematic method. many Russian students of Japanese only succeeded ill acquiring smatter ing of the language
 Then one day Japanese interpreter who taught Japanese to Russian rail way men at Harbin received letter from one of his whilom pupils asking for certificate of his proficiency. As a matter of fact, his knowledge of Jap anese does not extend beyond what may be called pidgin Japanese, but a certificate was forwarded to him as requested
 A few weeks later the interpreter was surprised to receive a letter from the Russian informing him that he had been engaged by the government as professor of Japanese at q monthly salary of 800 roubles. Chron iplp
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-05
Sandy's Advice.

At time when the Scots had con siderably less love for their southern neighbors than In these days a father, taking leave of his son. said: Sandy. ma bairn. ye're aboot tae gang np tae London Tax a tn siller ye can frae the English-ta' everything ye can frae them. But mind ye. Sandy, they're a braw fechtin' people. so be careful wi them Never fecht n bald mon, fer ye canna catch, him by tn .hair."-Ar
 gonaut ....uy 5...,. -
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-05
flo Knew.

The professor of the class in English history was telling his young men of the impressiona ble age about the Eliza bethan era when. suddenly turning to one of the young men, who seemed to be in a dream. with a faraway gaze. he said: ,,i .,,s... .o r'' :
 "And how old was Elizabeth. Mir. CaseT
 Eighteen last birthday" came the instant reply. 70.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-05
it Make. . Difference. e,n

In Levers Charles O'Mahey" the hero's boast while on his way to a duel. "l can break the stem, Of alwiDe glass at fifteen Daces.'' was met by hts friend and mentor, with the comment Yes. but the wineglass hasn't a pistol In It's hand" eersc saooH
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-05
BIooded Dogs TOT Sale.

Two airedale terrier puppies, breeG. ing unsurpassed. Fine bead, ear. eyo and coat. Pedigrees furnished. Eight champions in three generations. En- quire at Prospector. tf
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-05
rheLaroest ReptiIe,

The largest existent reptile Is the man eating salt water crocodile of southern Asia and Australia. which. when full grown. measures thirty feet in length from end ofe nose to tip of tail. One man makes hardly more than a mouthful for this fearsome creature,
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-05

Chinese noodles and chop suey at Valdez Cafe after D. m. if
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-05

Sensible men show thsir senss, by saying much h few words. T Franklin.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-05

Weekly News at the Orpheum to- night.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-05
AhSKnSw tk.

oRe--D Didn't 1t ever occur to you that ]
 was In love with youi he-Csrtainly;
 haven't, you, svsr7 noticed me lhvshing to myselt!-Tonska Journal ra ,.d,>s
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-05

If you want all ths news all tAs time, read the Prospscssr.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-05

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The Kadoka press and Kadoka reporter. [volume] (Kadoka, S.D.) 1910-1923, 1915-01-08
MIR. JAMES DWIGHT DALEY

Mr.. James Dwight Daley, who
will assist Miss Peak. is a musician
of considerable ability. He was
connected for several wears with
the Yankton Conservatory of Mus
ic. as a student, and is graduate
of that institution. He has toured
the state great deal with different
organizations and has never failed
to please his audiences.
The Yankton papers has TIE fol-
lowingto say of Mr.. Daley's singing:
Mr.. Daley. whose excellent and
well-trained tenor voiced is fully
appreciated by Yankton music
lovers, had a difficult evenings s
work before him. but was in splen-
did voice and thoroughly pleased
all who heard him. Mr.. Daley
was uniformly good throughout.
with . true appreciation and inter
The Kadoka press and Kadoka reporter. [volume] (Kadoka, S.D.) 1910-1923, 1915-01-08

Miss Hazel Belle Peak, though
still & college student, being a SEN
Tor in Huron College, has had
splendid success as reader in her
work in South Dakota. She is a
leader in college activities and is
this year the editor of the College
paper. She has taken training in
elocution and dramatic reading un-
der Elias Day, who is one OF the
finest entertainers in the country.
People who have heard Miss
Peak have pronounced her finer
reader than the average Redpath
Lvceum Bureau reader, Read in
the Press of last week what Law
renee l.. Lewis, of the Redpath
Lyceum Bureau, says concerning
hen work.
Miss Peak is so perfectly natural
that you forget that you are listen
ing to a reader. II you like to
laugh. if you like to listen also to
The Kadoka press and Kadoka reporter. [volume] (Kadoka, S.D.) 1910-1923, 1915-01-08

the pathetic, If you want entertain.
ment which you do not like to see
come to a close, then do not
miss hearing her this evening. He,
readings will be equally entertain
ing to both old and Young.
The following are comments on
Miss Peaks reading:
Those who attended the recital
given by Miss Hazel Belle Peak
were favored by one of the best
numbers in the line of entertain
ment ever presented in the city.
Miss Peak is an artist in her line.
The audience at all times showed
its appreciation of each number as
offered. ."-Broadland News.
Miss Peak, bv her excellent
rendition OF humorous selections
both American and Swedish, caus.
ed everyone present to be convuls
ed with laughter. Huron Alph
omega.
The Kadoka press and Kadoka reporter. [volume] (Kadoka, S.D.) 1910-1923, 1915-01-08
Election Supervisors

Gov. Byrne has appointed as
supervisors of election for the new
counties of Jackson and Haakon,
the following gentlemen:
For Jackson County: c. b. Pow
ers, Chamberlain, at Kadoka; Nj.
Q. Sharpe, Oacoma, at Lone Star
school house; S. E. Burns, Okaton,
at Stamford;L. b. Laughlin, Cham
berlain, at Belvidere; E. B. Town
send, MuIdo, at Interior; John w.
Jackson, Oacoma, at Weta; j. j.
Mertens, Gettysburg at Cottonwood
For Haakon county: j. L. Lock
hart, Pierre at Philip; w. B. Fon-
cannon, Faulkton at Moenville;
Zell Guthrie, Pierre at Alleman's
ranch; w. c. Notmeyer, Pierre at
Marietta; J. H. Brewer, Pierre at
Ferguson school house: Henry
Stenger, Pierre at Old Trail; Wal
ter Brandhuber, Pierre at Ottum-
wa; @. ID. Buss, Faulkton at Pow
|ell; j. Fl. McKeeyer, Aberdeen at
Midland; Albert Wheelon, Pierre
at Nowlin; ]. ]. Jackley, Pierre at
Milesville; l., M. Haason, High
more at Manila; Walter Dawson,
Rapid City at Grindstone; James
Ruchan,. Alton at Topbar; J. c.
Eager. Pierre at Hilland; Frank
Stewart, Rapid City at Ash Creek;
L. NJ. ullery, Pierre at Elbon,
Alex Brewer, Faulkton at Elwood.
The Kadoka press and Kadoka reporter. [volume] (Kadoka, S.D.) 1910-1923, 1915-01-08

For the reasons stated above
Kadoka cannot make known to the
voters the concessions she will offer
if she is favored with the county
seat, but suffice to say that it will
not cost the people of Jackson
county one red cent more to locate
the county seat at Kadoka than at
any other town in Jackson county.
Write the name "Kadoka" on
the county seat ballot and you will
be voting for your own interests
and for the interests of every resi-
dent and taxpayer in Jackson
county.
The Kadoka press and Kadoka reporter. [volume] (Kadoka, S.D.) 1910-1923, 1915-01-08
FIRST NUMBER OF LECTURE COURSE
AT THE OPERA HOUSE TONIGHT

probation of Campbell Upton S
Spirit Flower" showing fine con-
trasts of tonal effects with clear
enunciation remarkable even in
finest pianissimo. A comparative
ly small share falls to the lot of the
tenor in the cycle, but mis- one solo.
the Water Nymphs was a distinct
ly telling effect in the whole. 80
Yankton Press.
The Kadoka press and Kadoka reporter. [volume] (Kadoka, S.D.) 1910-1923, 1915-01-08
TO THE VOTERS OF
JACKSON COUNTY:

The press of our pet towns are
engaged in singing he swan songs
of their respective groups of mer
chants. Thev sing of marvellous
water works, scenic lakes and rail-
road fish ponds, each in turn offer
ing US tempting concessions, if we
will but flv TO their standard and
let them deliver us from the burden
of taxation.
Mr.. Taxpayer, one offers YOU the
advantage of muddy shower bath.
the other string of fish. In re.
turn the winner hopes to profit bv
the transient trade that the county
seat will bring il. Has it occurred
to YOU that when these songs are
sung, YOU are to paw the fiddle, /?
Have YOU considered that thev are
asking vou to help build a spite
fence that we will forever have to
keep in repair?
The east candidlv tells us that
she is in for a good clean fight,
hoping against hope that she NAV
be the white horse to carry off the
prize. The West camly throws
mud in her sisters water supply,
forgetting that her own is just q
little rilev. The one regrets her
geographical location, the other
will oblipingly annex tier of Pen
nington's townships in order to
cover up the fact that she is on the
ragged edge OF our border.
A few months ago when the ques-
tion of division was decided for the
last time, the press, and the men
brhind the press sang the swan
song in a different kew. 1t was
then we were told of the advan
tages of a centrally located county
seat, of the mileage graft, of the
loss OF time and the inconvenience
of transacting county business, and
last but not least the trials of the
poor chap who couldn't get married.
Whv not get together and sing the
same old song in the same old
wav1 Is the press consistent or
are thev catering to certain groups
of grafters who put personal gain
above the best interests of the peo
pie.
whats time and distance to
hog" No object whatever. But
YOU, Mr.. Taxpayer. how about
YOU. Did YOU not vote for division
for the convenience of centrally
located county seat ana for the
purpose of cutting down this mile
age graft due to border court
house.
Mr.. TAXPAYER, there is one town
that nature has favored more than
her sisters. She has splendid hotel
Accommodations. She is a railroad
town nearest the geographical CEN
ter OF Jackson County. She has a
gift, not bait. to offer YOU. 1t is
what vou asked for in your county
division campaign---a central loca-
ton. All ros9s lead to her fireside
and she welcomes YOU in the name
Of KADOKA.
A. T. EICHELSDOERFER
The Kadoka press and Kadoka reporter. [volume] (Kadoka, S.D.) 1910-1923, 1915-01-08

good to any person or persons any
money expended for any of said
purposes; or any p rson who shall
directly or Indirectly give or pro-
cure to be given or promise to give
any money, gilt or reward, or any
Office, place or employment upon
any engagement, contract, agree
ment, or understanding, that the
person to whom o. tor whose bene-
mt such gitt or promise shall be
made, shall, by himself or any other
person procure, or endeavor to pro-
cure or work for, the election of any
person to any public Office at any
election, shall be punished by fine
of not less than One Hundred Dol
lars or more than One Thousand
Dollars, or by Imprisonment in the
penitentiary for not more than two
years, or both.
Section 2. 1t shall be unlawful
to hire, or to lend or pay or piom-
ise to pay any money or to give or
pr omise to give anything of value
to any person to work at the polls
on any lection day 10 the interest
of any party, or any ticket, or any
candidate or candidates. 1t shall
be unlawful to lend or pay or prom
ise to pay any money, or to give
or promise to give anything
of value to any person for work or
services on election day, in endeav-
oring to influence or procure any
other person or petso to come TO
or remain away from the p olls. 1t
shall be unlawful to lend or pay or
promise to pay any money, or to
give or promise to give anythi & of
value to any person for work or
services on election day in endeav-
orine to influence or procure any
other person or persons to vote or
refrain from voting for any candi-
date or candidates.
Section s. All acts forbidden to
BE- done by any candidate shall BE-
equally unlawful If done by any
member or officer of any state, dis
t ct, county. city, ward, or town
ship committee, or OF any club, or
ganization, or association, designed
to promote or engaged in promot-
ing the success or defeat of any
party, or the election or defeat OF
any candidate to political office ;
and any member OF such commit
tee, club, or other organization,
who shall pay or personally author
ize the payment of any money to
to any person for any purposes
tor biddt n in this act, shall be pun
ished by fine not exceeding Five
Hundred Dollars.
Kadoka wished to make known
to the voters of the county what
concessions she would make to the
voters of Jackson county, but also
wants to comply with the law oi
our great state. This matter has
been submitted to competent attor.
neys and they have all held that q
candidate for county seat honors
comes under the provisions of this
laws and therefore cannot make an
offer of concessions to the voters
and still comply with the law.
The Kadoka press and Kadoka reporter. [volume] (Kadoka, S.D.) 1910-1923, 1915-01-08

kadoka people have the taste
to appreciate what is really good
in music and entertainment and
thew may be assured that they will
be highly pleased with the opening
number of the Lecture Course this
(Fridav) evening. This number
will be given in the Kadoka Op-
era House and will begin at 800
The Kadoka press and Kadoka reporter. [volume] (Kadoka, S.D.) 1910-1923, 1915-01-08
Location Of Town And Ad-
Vanta8es Offered Should
Be Factors to Decide

In asking the voters of Jackson
County to locate their county seat
at Kadoka the people here do so
knowing that it means fairness to
the citizens of every part of the
county, and savings to the tax
payers of the county both in taxes
and in personal expense in getting
too and from the county seat.
Kadoka is centrally located in
the county both as to distance and
population, and centrally located
county seat means greater efficiency
and economy in conducting the af-
fairs OF the county.
Besides its central location Ka-
doka has every other advantage TO
offer and has the town and the i'm
provements and Accommodations so
essentially necessary in county
seat town. Three of the very best
hotels west of the Missouri river
are located here, with ample accom-
modations for crowds no matter
how large or small. Then there
are livery barns and garages in
which to house the teams or autos
of those who visit the county seat
by those methods.
Kadoka asks you, Mr.. Voter, to
locate your county seat at this town
wholly on the grounds of her GEN.
trail location and her ability to
properly house and serve you when
ever you visit the county seat
either on business or pleasure; and
is asking for no further favors from
Jackson county.
.Kadoka is not asking for bridge
across White river, as some oppon-
ents of this town would have you
believe, and will heartily and to
the best of her ability oppose the
building of any county bridges ac-
ross this river. The people of this
town and vicinity have but one de-
sire and that is for an economical
and efficient administration of the
county affairs so that the reason
for the success of the county divi-
sion campaign-lower taxes-may
be accomplished.
Kadoka has been asked as to
what she expected to do in regard
to free rent and other concessions
to the county if the county seat is
located here. In reply to that
question we print below Sections 1,
and 6 of Chaper 2o3 of the Ses.
sion Laws of IoI3-this law being
known as the Corrupt Practice
Law:
Section /. ANY person or cor
poration who shall lend or give any
money or other valuable thing to
any person to induce him to cas-,
his vote either for or against any
candidate for public Office; or any
person who shall lend or give any
money or other valuable thing to
any other person to induce him to
refrain from voting or to remain
away from the polls; or any person
who shall lend or furnish any mon
ey or security therefor to any Other
person or persons to be used fol
any Of said purposes; or any person
who small knowingly refund or make
The Kadoka press and Kadoka reporter. [volume] (Kadoka, S.D.) 1910-1923, 1915-01-08

Kadoka is the logical point at
which to locate the county seat of
jackson County, with its central
location and numerous advantages
that no other to gn in the county
can offer.
The Kadoka press and Kadoka reporter. [volume] (Kadoka, S.D.) 1910-1923, 1915-01-08

o'clock.
The entertainment will be given
by Miss Hazel Belle Peak, Reader,
assisted bv Mr.. James Dwight
Daley, tenor soloist; Miss Isabel
Craven, contralto soloist and &C.
companist for Mr.. Daley; and Mrs.
L. S. Dubois, accompanist for
Miss Craven.
The Kadoka press and Kadoka reporter. [volume] (Kadoka, S.D.) 1910-1923, 1915-01-08
MISS ISABEL CRAVEN

Miss Isabel Craven will also as
sist Miss Peak, as a soloist and as
Mr.. Daley's accompanist. Miss
Craven needs no introduction mus
ically or otherwise TO the people Of
kadoka. Her training at Yankton
and Sioux Citv has tempered her
unusual abilities and has given her
the name OF being one ot the best
contraltos in the state. She was
member of the Yankton College
Quintette which toured the state
last spring with considerable sue,
cess.
A comment upon her singing
during the tour follows:
Miss Craven is the possessor of
a most promising cont-al,o voice
OF growing richness wholly eniov-
able in the quieter solo which was
her part in the cycle and blending
pleasantly in the duet with the
soprano. "---Yaakton Dakotan.
L
The Kadoka press and Kadoka reporter. [volume] (Kadoka, S.D.) 1910-1923, 1915-01-08

A vote for Kadoka for County
Seat is vote for your own interests.
The Kadoka press and Kadoka reporter. [volume] (Kadoka, S.D.) 1910-1923, 1915-01-08

There are six numbers on this
course. Three of these are lectures
and three are entertainment num-
bers. The lectures will be given
by President O'Harra of the State
School of Mines. Judge McGee of
Rapid CITY, and President Gage
of Huron College. One entertain
ment number will be bv the Dakota
WESLEYAN Entertainers and another
bv home talent.
Admission to single numbers
will be IS cents for adults and 40
cents for school children. Season
tickets 81. so and IS cents. Fam
lily season tickets $500.
The expenses of the course are
not yet guaranteed. II YOU like to
encourage this kind of entertain
ment purchase a season ticket if
possible. Tickets NAV be purch-
ased from the committee, at the
Kadoka Drug Store, or at the door
this (Fridav) evening.