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The Delta independent., 1916-03-03
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At the request OF attorneys for the
desired time to familiarize themselves
with the law, the state industrial COM
mission postponed its investigation OF
the controversy between the men and
their employers until yesterday when
the matter was fully discussed.
hung for the murder of Manager Nicko-
demus of the Savoy hotel about year
ago, has just been granted another
stay OF execution to the week of May
81, by the Colorado supreme court.
The court will now consider an appeal
for review OF sanity in the proceed
ings.
The General Ordinance company. an
organization Of Denver steel and iron
manufacturers, has received an order
for approximately 100000 worth of
lathes to be shipped to Russia to be
uBeu Ill uldhihb lOi tuc
calibre guns. This is the third order
OF like magnitude which has been re-
ceived recently by the Denver firm.
Twenty members of the Denver Bar
association are sponsoring a movement
already started to separate the crimi-
nal division OF the district court form
the civil division. A bill has been pre-
pared for introduction in the next legis.
lature providing for this result. Under
the present system the Judges take
turns sitting in the criminal court. The
Judge for the criminal division is to be
elected for a six year tenn under pro.
visions OF the new bill.
Charges Of murder we're filed by
District Attorney Rush OF Denver last
Friday against DR.. Noble o. Hamilton
in connection with the death OF Mrs
Ada Williams. A coroners jury re.
turned a verdict that the woman's
death was due to septic poisoning
Following an operation said to have
been performed by Dr. Hamilton.
The Delta independent., 1916-03-03

The last one unloaded yesterday
contained check from Mr.. w. T. Nc
Murray, Eckert. for years subscrip-
tion to Independent.
The Delta independent., 1916-03-03

SEED POTATOES OF all kinds: also
garden seeds that are new. Sold for
less at the Pure Food Grocery. Both
phones.
The Delta independent., 1916-03-03

Tourists who go to Europe after the
war will have the privilege of seeing
the biggest thing in the world-the
debt
The Delta independent., 1916-03-03
Pea Fowls For Sale

Have three pair at $6 per pair. Very
beautiful. good to eat and useful
against hawks. Mrs. J. II. Hussey,
Austin. Coop phone AL.
The Delta independent., 1916-03-03

1t should be easy sailing from now
on for Judge Ferrill, editor of the
Rocky Mountain Herald. He has labor
ed year, in season and out of season
to nominate republican ticket. That
labor has been completed. All he now
has to do is to elect it.-Steamboat
Pilot.
The Delta independent., 1916-03-03

FOR RENT-sO acre farm on Cali
'fornia mesa. See II. r. Mcmillan
Delta.
The Delta independent., 1916-03-03

FOR SALE-Thoroughb Buff
Orpington cockrels; also Buff Orping-
ton eggs. Owens strain. Phone 1861.
Mrs. !. d. Raichart. s
The Delta independent., 1916-03-03
, HOT FROM THE STATE PRESS I
; . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,

Are we civilized?" inquiries Den
yer publication. We are-but can't
say as to Bon ct Tam.-Ignacio Chief
tain.
The Delta independent., 1916-03-03

FOR sALE-New tent, 10 IA, at 300
Third street.
The Delta independent., 1916-03-03

An exchange says "the Democrats
will vainly hunt for a tax as easy to
pay as the tariff" Isn't that true?
The Delta independent., 1916-03-03

There Is a promise that seats will
be sold to the next one.
The Delta independent., 1916-03-03
BUSINESS LOCALS
, . 90 . - . .

Gold Band Butter is pure.
The Delta independent., 1916-03-03

Good ranch for rent. Inquire OF
Gets & Gets.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-03-09

At this rate If one should go on an
extensive shopping tour a servant
would be needed to carry the pocket
book.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-03-09
GROWING IN INTEREST
By Carlton w. Miles

Everywhere there are signs of bet
ter conditions in the motion picture
field. Acting today is 100 per cent
cent better than it was a year ago. Di-
rection is clearer, more human, less
sensational. The problem of artistic
lighting is being conquered by men
improved both in the structures and in
the accessories. Little has been said,
however, of the change in the au-
diences. Nevertheless it has gone
hand in hand with the other improve
ments in this newest of the arts.
Motion pictures always have drawn
large audiences. At first, however,
they drew patrons who formerly filled
the real of the balconies and the gal
leries at houses where Charles Blan-
ey's or A. II. Woods melodramas held
forth. Within the last two years.
however, all this has been changed.
With the lettering of general condi-
tons the caliber of the audiences has
advanced. Intelligent %photoplays are
witnessed by keenly intelligent people.
If you watch any of the large down
town motion picture theaters or any Of
the better class of the family theaters
in the residence districts, you will
End n~,tpnnahilac 1innI mn in fron+ %
the houses every night. If hat is not
an indication of prosperity nothing is.
Motion picture patrons today are the
same patrons who buy orchestra seats
for the legitimate attraction. Do you
remember the frantic rush to see "The
Birth of a Nation?" People gladly
paid 50 apiece to see a film production
when they could have heard our great
est living actors for the same amount.
1t is a tribute and a test of the films
that patrons are willing to pay this
price. "The Birth of a Nation" re-
warded them, however, for one found
as much enjoyment in the three hours
of spectacle as in any play of the
speaking stage.
A year ago it was noticeable that
audiences had no continuity Of inter
est in the %photoplay. 1t was a fire.
quent sight to see people leave long
before the film was ended. That has
been changed to a great extent. With
improvement in the plots of photo
plays has come greater interest. The
majority of spectators never think of
leaving before the denoument, whether
the play is three, four or five reels in
length.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-03-09
A JIMMY AND TWO DOLLARS

With the usual sweeping bow of
embryonic newspapers the Pleasant
Hour Reel made its appearance last
week under the guiding hand of John
Murphy.
1t is a neat little sheet and will
doubtless blossom into fruit and grow
TO larger proportions as John says,
THE Reel expects to establish a joke
column a little later. However, we
hereby serve notice that no slams on
the Irish and Scandinavians will be
permitted in the column"
If the truth of the matter was known
it would, doubtless, reveal the fact that
the Reel was started for the purpose
of filing a lonesomness in Johns heart
for the old game.
The following little poem just about
takes Mr.. Murphy's measure:
Real Affection
| love to see the scribes at work,
1t fills my soul with joy;
| love to hear the operator shout
Hey You there! More Copy"
| love to see a speedy man
Turn out a corking head:
/ love to see the Linotype
Turn words into lead.
| love to hear the presses roar
Away down underground.
| love to watch the big white rolls
AS swiftly they're unwound.
| love the smell of printers ink
| love the game l do.
And once a week, Oh! happy day,
love the cashier, too!
Editor and Publisher.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-03-09
DOLLAR FOR BLOODY NOSE

Evidence of the resourcefulness de-
manded of motion picture producers in
the making of their films has just come
to light at Universal City when JAG
ques Jaccard, producer of Western fea-
lures, employed a new, novel and, it
must be admitted, successful method
of making players get the spirit of a
cen and carry it through at all costs,
regardless of bruised members and
black and blue spots scattered inn
partially over their bodies.
In the making of "Accross the Rio
Grande," a three-reel film featuring
Harry Carey, Jaccard had occasion to
picture a fight between Carey and sew
eral Mexican outlaws. The scene was
rehearsed to Jaccard's huge disgust.
Carey vas willing to fight, but the
Mexicans who had been employed for
the scene, somehow seemed to lack the
proper ardor, without which the scene
would be too tame to suit that rough
riding company.
In vain did he rehearse it. Also N
vain did he urge the Mexicans on to
greater and still greater efforts. Moth
ing doing" They did not like the idea
of coming in too close proximity to
Carey's healthy fists. 1t seemed hope
less for a time and then Jaccard had a
brilliant idea.
Calling the Mexicans to one side, he
addressed them somewhat as follows:
"You ginks don't seem to have
enough pep for two-yearolds. Now
what I want is a fight. What do you
care If you get raped on the jaw? Just
to show you I'm a~ppreciative. I'll give
a dollar to every man that comes out
of that scene with a black eye; a sim,
liar amount to the mar that brings
forth a bloody nose; fifty cents fol
every evidence Of blood on the coun'
tenance Of any Of you. and a sliding
scale for minor bruises. Are you onT'
They were. and what Harry Carey
ran into when the scene vas made was
no Sunday school picnic.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-03-09
OUR PROGRAM

Thursday, March 9th-"The Tene-
ment House EyiI'-being the 2nd cpl
sode of our series-serial Graft" Each
episode is a complete story-Hobart,
Henley and Jane Novak in leading
parts. con The Level"-two reel
drama with Herbert Rawlinson, the
hero of the "Black Box" serial.
Friday, March 10th-'The Alaskan
Duo"-a novelty vaudeville act from
Alaska. Be sure to see this display of
curios in our lobby. This act comes
guaranteed good. "The Millionaire
Paupers"-3 reel comedy drama.
Saturday, March 11th-"The Alaskan
Duo"-in vaudeville and THE Measure
of Leon Dubray"-strong 8 reel drama.
Monday, March 13th-"The Lure of
New York; reels. Disguised but
Discovered,"-1 reel comedy.
Tuesday, March 14th-"Dodging the
Law"-No. 8 of the Red Circle serial,
Also "The Northwest Weekly" and an
ertra 2 reel drama.
Wednesday, March 15th-Trianglc
Program. "The Iron Strain"-5 reel
Western drama with Dustin Farnum
and Enid Mackey-produced by Ince.
"a Game Old Knight reel Key
stone. The Fad.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-03-09
BIRD AND ARBOR DAY

The culture and growth of trees,
shrubs, flowers and all life is both
interesting and profitable. Out of the
interest in a~rborculture in its various
forms has grown the custom of devot-
ing a particular day of each year to its
promotion.
So, also, the protection of song and
insectivorous birds is of interest and
practical value to all of US. While we
appreciate the charm of the birds and
their minstrelsy, we are prone to over
look their services in destroying in
sects and small animals that prey on
farm crops, and too seldom take
thought for their preservation.
The cultivation of trees is in har-
mOny with the protection of bird lie,
and the two should go hand in hand.
Trees and shrubbery attract birds and
encourage them to tarry and rear their
young in the shelter so afforded. On
the other hand, birds are the great
destroyers Of the enemies Of tree and
plant life.
To encourage the planting of trees,
shrubs, plants and flowers, and the
protection and development of bird
life, /, Frank NJ. Byrne, Governor of
South Dakota, do hereby designate
and proclaim Friday, the 14th day Of
April, 1916, to be
ARBOR AND BIRD DAY
and urge the people of the state to OBJ
serve the day by making it the oc-
casion for nurturing a sentiment in
favor of tree and plant culture and
bird protection, and by the actual
planting of trees, shrubs, vines, and
flowers about their homes, along the
highways and on the grounds of school
houses and other public buildings.
On farms and about country homes
where tree culture and bird protec-
ton can be most effective and of great
est interest-do | particularly recon-
mend such planting and bird protec-
ton, with a view to enhancing the
beauty and comfort of these homes.
call upon the schools and all educa-
tional institutions in the state to OBJ
serve the day in spirit and in fact by
such appropriate ceremonies and ex-
ercises as will fttingly recognize it's
practical, historic and aesthetic signi-
~ficance, and by actual planting in all
convenient places.
Witness my hand and the Great Seal
of the State of South Dakota affixed
hereto, this third day of March, 1916.
(Seal) Frank M. Byrne,
By the Governor: Governor.
Frank NJ. Rood,
Secretary of State.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-03-09
"MOVIEDOM


This section has been set aside in
the Register to chronicle things and
events Of interest to movie fans"
From time to time stories of interest
will appear touching upon all phases
of the motion picture business and it's
development as an amusement as well
as an educational feature. Spicy little
items will appear with the idea of in
teresting everyone. To visit a picture
show is ample evidence of the interest
taken in it. The movie is a useful AID
economical outlet for the great Ameri-
can desire for thrillers as well as for
the desire for the delineation Of the
higher art Of acting.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-03-09
TO HAPPY HUNTING GROUND

An important page in the history OF
the Northwest pioneer days was turned
recently when Job Ninayppte, Indian
chief and government scout, always a
friend of the white man, died at Big
Coulee, south of Peever, S. D., of old
age, says a special dispatch in the
Minneapolis Tribune.
Born at Mendoza, how long ago he
would never tell. Jobs life story was
from post to post until finally corraled
on the reservation under government
agents. His quaint personal reminis-
.~censes, which he never tired of the tell
ing, would have furnished valuable &C
QUESTIONS to the history annals of Min
nesota and the Dakotas.
Saves Whites and Halfbreeds
At the beginning of the Indian out
break of 1862, Job was out on the war
path against the Chippewas. Upon
reaching the village which marks the
present location of Big Stone, S. D.,
he heard of the uprising and hurried to
the Yellow Medicine agency in Mime
sofa, where he found the Indians in
their war paint about to massacre the
whites and mixed bloods because they
would not assist in the a Quietly,
by night, Job smuggled these whites
and halfbreeds from the cabin in which
they were held prisoners, and hurried
them down the river in the boats he
had collected.
A few days later Little Crow and his
band of Sioux reached the agency and
went into a council of war over the
fate of other mixed bloods who had
come into the camp, but who refused
to participate in the uprising. Hearing
that the willy chief and his friends
breeds, Job put his gun under his
blanket and stalked to the council
meeting.
Helps the Whites Again
Entering Little Crows tepee, Job
demanded il it was true that he pro-
posed killing the mixed bloods. Little
Grow denied that this was his inten-
ton. However. Job went back to his
tepee. threw up breastworks that night,
gathered the breeds behind them, and
stood guard himself all night.
The next morning Little Crow and
his band left, and a couple Of days
la.er the entire band surrendered to
General Sibley.
It is generally known that 3S Indians
were tried and hung for participation
In the uprising. but few people know
that over 400 warriors were imprisoned
at Mankato. Mimi, for four years.
Among these were Job and his band.
Shortly after being released from
this prison. Job walked from Water,
town. 8. D.. to Santee, Neb.. whittier
an Indian woman with whom he was
lin love had gone. They were married
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-03-09

shortly afterwards. At the birth of
their son, Jacob, the mother died, and
Job walked back from Santee to Fort
Sisseton, S. D., where he entered the
government service as a scout. The
son was in the government service for
% years.
Surveyed for NJ. p. in Montana
In 1871 Job was attached to an expe-
diLion which surveyed for the Northern
Pacific road, going with the surveying
crews as far as the Yellowstone river
in Montana. In this capacity as scout,
he was in numerous skirmishes with
the Hunkpapa Sioux, who were hostile
to the expedition.
In 1876 Job was honorably discharg-
ed from scout service for the United
states and returned TO the Sisseton
agency where he was appointed cap
tain of the agency police, which posi-
ton he filled for 20 years, when he re-
signed because of his age.
TO meet this smiling old Sioux chief
tain in the latter days, after his work
was done, and see him spending his
time with his grandchildren, while car
rylng one of them around on his back,
while the youngster belabored him
with a stick, one would hardly recog,
nize in him the iron man he was in
his youth.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-03-09

Charlie Chaplin, the idol of the
movie audiences, and also of the movie
managers, has closed a contract for a
years service at the m%unifcent salary
of 100000 per year.
The report was current a few weeks
ago that Chaplin was denied an in
crease in salary and as a consequence
he and his brother were to --orm their
own company. Doubtless, the free and
easy $500, 900 looked easier than being
the whole actor and company too.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-03-09

William N. Selig, president of the
Selig Polyscope Co, believes that with
in the next few years the motion pic
ture machine and camera will have
been installed in every school house.
"Films teaching natural history, bot.
any, science, etc, can impress the
pupil, and give the future generations
thorough and comprehensive know.
ledge of arts and sciences" says Mr..
SClig. The method of motion picture
instruction can also be made most
entertaining and there will be no more
urchins reluctant to start forth when
the school bell rings. Methods of hor-
ticulture, the birth of a flower, the
haunts and the habits of wild animals,
agriculture and many other subjects
can be laugh as well, if not better,
through the medium of motion pic
lures. Many Of our universities and
schools are already utilizing the mo-
ton picture camera and | believe the
custom will become universal before
many years. And in higher courses of
instruction. such surgery and medi-
cine, the motion picture films can well
be used"
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-03-09

The strong man, Eddie Polo, who
created so much interest in the "Brok-
en- Coin" viii take one OF the leading
parts in the third installment Of
Graft" This native Italian is recog-
nized as one Of the worlds foremost
acrobats and all-around athletes. For
the past seventeen years Polo has been
numbered as one Of Barnum & Bailey's
best performers. He was the first
man to catch a fellow acrobat after a
triple somersault in the air. The
first time he tried the catch he lost
fourteen teeth. Swimming comes sec
ond nature to him and at the present
he holds the worlds record for under
water swimming, having covered a dis
lance of 1926 feet without coming to the
surface.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-03-09

a 2 reel comedy, which is the work OF
these worlds greatest producers. Re-
serve your Wednesday dates for some
thing we an, without hesitation, re-
commend to you as the best in motion
pictures. The admission price will be
10c and 15c every Wednesday. Bring
the little ones as nothing will be
shown that can possibly offend.
The Fad.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-03-09
ANNOUNCER EMIT

David w. Griffith! Thomas II. Ince!
Mack Sennett!-Names to conjure
with. In short they are the head pro-
ducers for the Triangle Film Corpora
ton and We wish to that be-
ginning Wednesday, March 18th, and
every Wednesday after there will be
shown at The Fad. a 5 reel drama and
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-03-09

Several men prominent in motion
pictures have recently drawn compari-
sons between the film and the news
paper. Some of them have gone so far
as to predict that the picture eyentu-
ally will supplant the newspaper, and
have pointed out the growth of the
weeklies and news pictures as indlca-
items. But nothing more strikingly in
dicative of the popular trend in this
direction has occurred than Henry
Ford's association of the newspaper
and the picture. Without comment, as
though it were a matter of course, Mr..
Ford invited all the big newspapers
and motion picture producers to send
representatives along with his peace
ship" when it sailed for Europe.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-03-09
BOWL OF SOUP COSTS $500

Some idea of the high cost of living
and the financial conditions in Mexico
may be gained from a p~erusal of the
prices charged on a Pullman buffet.
The prices are in Mexican currency
but they are rather startling, neverthe-
less. Here are some of the items:
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-11-24
HELD A BOX SUPPER

Prof Gordon, G. Easteriy, princi-
pal of the Pleasant Valley school. was
in Liberal Saturday and called at the
Office long enough to report excel
lent results from the box supper held
at his school house the night before.
Only nineteen boxes were offered for
sale but they brought $3.50, so you
can figure the average price paid for
each box yourself. The evening was
spent in holding an old fashioned
spelling bee, contests, and other
amusements. The people living out
in the district are all live ones and
good times are the rule when they
get together.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-11-24
A HOME TALENT PLAY

A three-act comedy play, entitled
THE Flower of the Mountain" will
be given by homie talent under the
auspices Of the Loyal Order of Moose
lodge at the Majestic theatre on
Thanksgiving night. Ernest Wald-
burn, who is directing the cast, comes
highly recommended and If the word
of the performers is to be taken this
is going to be one of the best treats
of the season. In the cast will be
several of Liberals best amateur per-
formers, and the affair promises to
be one that will be worth attending.
There will also be specialties be-
tween acts. Among those who are
taking part are: Ray Kennedy,
Ruby Alexander, Gene Stoufer, Har-
old Sutton, Ruth Alexander, Dan
Murphy and Ernest Walburn. On
page 5 you will find large ad, tell
ing about the play. Read it.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-11-24
A BIG HOG SALE

In this issue you will find a large
ad. telling of sale of pure-bred
Duroc-Jersey swine, to be held at the
Palace Feed Barn on December 8, by
Lusk & Lusk The Lusks held sale
of similar stock in Liberal last year
and we have heard no complaint
from the farmers regarding their
purchases. These hogs come from
stock that has taken blue ribbons at
the state fairs of Kansas, Oklahoma
and Arkansas, besides numerous
prizes at county fairs. Mr.. Lusk in
' forms us this will be even a better
bunch of porkers than the ones Of
fered at last years sale. Hog rails
ing is becoming more important in
dustry in the Southwest every year
and it pays to have good stock to
start with. Look up the ad. and at
tend the sale If you are needing some
hogs on the farm at this time.