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The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-06
ELECTRIC SUPPLIES
ARRIVE THIS WEEK

The electric supplies which
have been expected for some
time and which were needed for
installing the 24-hour electric
service, have arrived and work
men are now busy getting the
apparatus in shape for turning
on a continuous stream of
Juice
The Herald will be the first
place in the city that will take
advantage of the 24-hour cur
rent for power purposes and on
Monday the motors will be driv-
ing the machinery in the Herald
plant.
Owing to the fact that it is
hard to secure the motors want
ed in a short time the Herald
will use temporary motors for
driving and use the same shaft
ing that has served during the
gas engine period. After the
other motors arrive, each ma
chine will be equipped with a
separate motor.
When this new addition to the
Herald plant is in, our readers
will probably believe that we
have reached our limit in the
needs of our office, but we are
already planning on a new four
page combined press and folder
to handle our large circulation.
Our business has grown to such
an extent that even with the
added facilities for handling our
business and the increased ef-
ficiency of our office, it is neccs-
sary to put in 18 to 20 hours a
day in order to keep up with the
orders.
Probably no institution in the
city or surrounding country has
made as rapid advances during
the past two years as has the
Herald. The circulation has
been doubled, the equipment
trebled and the office force
largely increased and the paper
immensely improved and it is
the intention of the Herald to
still further improve the equip
ment and news qualities OF the
paper during the coming year.
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-06
EQUITY EXCHANGE
CONVENTION OPENS

st. Paul. Dec. 4.-The annual
convention of the Equity Coop
erative Exhange will open in
st. Paul tomorrow at 10 a. m.
With more than 800 delegates
already in the city it was pre-
iicted by Fred E. Osborne.
convention manager, that the
opening session would be at
tended by 1900 farmers and
elevator men from all points in
the northwest.
While approximately 5000 at
tended last years convention,
on the eve of the meeting, there
were less than 100 farmers,
mostly from Minnesota. in the
city and with the large number
already here officials are confl-
dent that all attendance records
will be broken.
THE new national thought
will be the subject of the princl-
pal address tomorrow to be de-
livered by w. C. Crow of Pull
man, Wash, at the afternoon
session
Music by the Minnesota state
band at 10 a. m. will open the
meeting and will be followed by
an address of welcome by Mayor
v. R. Irwin. President j. M An
derson of the Equity Co-opera-
tive exchange will respond. Gov
ernor ]. A. Burquist vii wei
come the visitors to Minnesota
and former Congressman }. f.
Kelly of South Dakota vii re-
spond
Governor-elect Lynn J. Fra
zier of North Dakota will dellv-
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The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-06
ANOTHER LETTER
FROM THE BORDER
San Benito, Tex,
Nov. 20, 1916.

ANoN. 80, AcAV,
Mr.. Lew Fein,
Lennon, s. d.
Dear Sir
| will take the pleasure to
write you few lines to let you
know that we are all alive yet
and still in the land of the we'll
The Mexicans have not got us
yet, so we still have some hope
of getting home before Xmas.
We have just finished a Is
day maneuver, and about $4,000
soldiers took part in it. We
marched in review on the old
battlefield of Resca De La Pal
ma, where General Taylor licked
the Mexicans in 1866. To wind
the ching up we had to march
rs miles the last night. We
were so nearly all in that nearly
all the boys just fell on their
beds and did not wake up for
several hours. We outclassed
the regulars in nearly all the
maneuvers and none of them
could keep up with us on the
march. One day we captured
six troops of the regulars and
General Parker said in speech
that we were all trained troops
and were in better condition
than the regular army.
South Dakota has won out in
nearly everything here on the
border. We have all made a
good name for our dear old
state.
We are all getting as fat as
we can get. / have gained about
fifteen pounds in weight since
we left Redfield, in August, and
Bob is getting to look like Ed
Schall.
Roy Daniels sends his regards
to you all and wishes he were
there for Thanksgiving.
We are sure going to have
some feed for Thanksgiving
all we can eat and maybe all we
can drink, too.
Give my regards to all the
boys.
Respectively,
Will N. Thompson
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-06
TAXATION Is
MUCH DISCUSSED

Pierre.--Just now, following
the election. the matter of tax
alton in South Dakota is receiv-
lot Of discussion, which, had it
been set out before the election
would very likely have made a
different record on the propos.
ed tax amendment.
"A large amount of the discus
sion is aimed at the state tax
commission, with demands that
If they attempt to comply with
the existing laws they should be
forced to resign, or that the leg
lslature should abolish the COM
mission. In fact the laws of the
state have been framed to fit
the provision of the constitu-
tlon which the tax commission
attempted to have changed by
the amendment which they pre-
sented, but which was voted
down.
The law as it exists is such
that any individual in the state
may, if he desires, start the ma
chinery in motion to compel tax
alton of all moneys and credits,
whether tax commission exists
or does not exist. The constitu-
tion and laws require the as
scssment of all moneys and
credits.
The rest of the plan of action
is contained in different sections
of the complied laws, which do
not really follow in logical Sc
quence.
Section 2071 provides that
when oath has been administer
ed by the assessor the penalty
for refusal to answer any and
all question is fine of not less
than $40, and not more than
$500, to which may be added inn
prisonment in the county Jail
not to exceed ten days.
This applies not only to the
property of the person himself
but as well when he is interrog-
ated to his knowledge of proper
ty of others. Section 2070 pro-
vides that a penalty of SO per
cent of the value of property
shall be added when the same is
discovered from any source. and
section POTS gives the person
who brings to light hidden prop
erty so per cent of the addition
al tax so procured.
That is, as it stands, the law
fixes a penalty on the assessor
if he fails to put the person as
sessed under oath. 1t fixes a
penalty for refusal to list all
property and gives a premium
to the man who can dig up hid
den property which opens the
way for any man to start some
thing if he feels in any way in
clined.
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-06

Continued on Last Page.)
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-29
SCANDINAVIANS WILL
Join IN PEACE MOVE
Northern Nations of Europe
VIII Send Joint Note to
All BelEigerents

London, Dee. 29.-The Scandinavian
nations have forwarded peace notes to
European belligeTeuts, according 10 a
Copenhagen dispatch today to the Tx
change Telegraph company.
Although Swedish dispatches yester-
day said that government had denied
sending a peace note, all information
available in London today tended to
confirm the authenticity Of the report
that such a series of notes had actually
been sent to all belligerents.
According to the Exchange Telegraph
company, Denmark, Sweden and Nor
way, following an interchange of nego-
tiations, have "instructed their respee-
tive legations to deliver peace notes to
belligerents similar to that despatched
by President Wilson, stating those ma
tions would betray their duty to man
kind if they did not express warm sym
pathy in all efforts conducive to put
ting an end to the sufferings and losses,
moral as wen as material, which are
constantly increasing"
The Copenhagen dispatch declared the
notes will express the hope that Presi-
dent Wilson S initiative win lead to a
result worth the sublime idea dominat-
ing.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-29
COLUMN
MAY Be WITHDRAWN
Government Is Considering
Change Of Policy Regard
ing Mexico
BY Carl d. Groat.

Omitted Press staff correspondent
Washington, Dee. 29.-That this gov
ernment-is about 10 relax its position in
the Mexican situation and even may
make some concessions to General Car
rama, including withdrawal of the
Pershing column was the growing belief
in official circles here today.
From congressional circles in close
touch with President Wilson and See
retary Lansing, the suggestion came
this afternoon that when pershing' 5
column ought TO be withdrawn it would
or whatever regardless Of the protocol
situation.
Army men, upon being informed of
this, said there is no mhtary reason
for keeping Pershing where he is.
The American government today
found itself in a diplomatic quandary
over Mexican matters.
1t had to decide whether TO stay by
its guns and tell Carranza that the Am
eriean- Mexican peace commission is
ended, in view of his failure TO sign the
troop withdrawal protocol, or whether to
relax from recently firm position and
yield to his further importunite appeal
for modification of the agreement.
The last word before he answered de-
mands for signing was substantially
this:
"We have put in three months franz
ing this protocal. 1t represents our best
efforts. We cannot alter it. You must
answer by December 26."
In substance, Carpanza has failed
wholly to live up to these demands. His
answer is SO framed that its words are
intended TO mollify the American gov
ernment and it appeals for a little more
change.
The American members of the Amer
lean Mexican joint commission will
meet Tuesday morning in the office of
Secretary Lane in Washington, Lane
announced today. Then there will be a
joint session at which their answer will
be presented and if the temper of the
American side has not cooled, the ans
wer, some here believe, win be "We
are done with peace negotiations.
Officials handling the Mexican mat
ter kept their own counsel. Whether
they would decide to stand pat or strain
a point and modify the protocol and
continue deliberations was an unanswer-
ed question.
Mexican Ambassador Designate Are
dondo fingers in town, apparently influ
enced in not taking his scheduled de-
parture because he did not want it to
apepar that his leave taking was linked
with Carranza S failure to comply with
the American demands.
The linking of the two would tend to
take a belligerent tone, whereas, Car
rama is thought in many quarters to be
desirous really of having the American
expedition stay in Mexico while Villa is
active
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-29

notes themselves and the subsequent ex
plantations it is said briefly that it is
now wholly up to Germany whether this
government will remain neutral or east
its lot with the allies.
Whether there be secret diplomacy or
not, there is frankly and admittedly
the deepest kind of secrecy over devel-
opments at this stage. Both Secretary
of State Lansing and President Wilson
have agreed between themselves not
to talk peace matters-at least not the
portions thereof that will be in any way
embarrassing to them from an admins
tration standpoint.
The state department has let it be
known officially that thus far it has
received no secret terms from Germany,
but it has laid down the rule OF not
saying "yesh or "no' to queries on
that subject hereafter. This led to the
belief that this government may expect
just such terms.
It was frankly admitted in admins
tration circles today that there would
be for the time being, at least, right
about face in the matter of "secret
councils.''
1t is the administration s view, how
ever, that the government "should be
willing to bear criticism for its course
in the hope that results will justify the
policy"
On May 27 last the president, address
ing the League to Enforce Peace, de-
clared the present war would have come
"only out of secret counsels.' The
great lesson the struggle has taught, -
he added, "is that the peace of the
world must heneeforth depend upon a
new and more wholesome diplomacy
To this end he has determined that
when peace does come the terms, future
guarantee, etc, shall be guided by, or
at least impaired in full TO neutral coun-
tries. To that extent, "open air diplo-
macy" viii be insisted upon.
But apparently no such rigid rule will
be followed in negotiations of this gov
ernment while starting the ball rolling
| toward peace.
The administration, at tbs time at
least, feels that, international policies
are to considerable extent, under the
surface "
/ For this reason it holds that at times
"it would be inadvisable to disclose
certain knowledge or to give every
cause why certain policies may be adopt
| ed, " officials declared
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-29
Austria Preparing For
Coronation of Kaiser

Budapest, via Berlin, Dec. 29.-Hun-
gary is in gala array for the coronation
of Kaiser Karl as emperor of Hungary.
An enthusiastic reception was accord
ed the young ruler and his wife yester-
day. Crowds massed in the streets from
the railway station to the palace gave
the couple continuous ovation. The
city is gaily decorated with flags.
The ceremony of the coronation is to
take place tomorrow. Today Cardinal
Ezernoeh, with a number of the leading
members of the Hungarian parliament,
presented the new emperor with cor
onaton diploma, which both the king
and queen stoned.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-29
BELL:ANS
Absolutely. Removes
Indigestion. Onepackage
provesit. 25c at all druggists.

admitted that the garrison at Saltillo
had evacuated the town last week. leav-
ing il unprotected. while the garrison at
Monterey is weak aud unless reinforced
viii make no stand against the VII
listas
In United States official quarters
here doubt was expressed that Villa
had evacuated TorreoH. as little in
formation tending 10 confirm this re-
port has reached the forder Earlier re-
ports indicated that the bandit chief
tain intended to hold the city and make
it his base of operations as its location
controlled the railroad situation in
northern Mexico.
During last night heavy patrol Of
American troops was posted opposite
the point where sniping from the Mex
lean side of the border started yester-
day morning.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-29

visiting them, Rev. and Mrs. Charles
7. Mcpherson of Portland. Rev. Me-
Pherson is assistant pastor of the Sun
nyside Methodist church. Mrs. Me-
Pherson is a sister of Mrs. Lee S and
formerly was Miss Annabelle Atwood
of this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. A. Elliott and son,
John Elliott, have returned from Port
land, where they passed Christmas as
the guests of relatives.
DR.. and Mrs. Ray L. Pomeroy, whose
wedding was an event of Christmas day
left today for a short sojourn in Eu-
gene. On their return they will be at
home to their friends at the Stelwyn
Apartments in Portland.
Miss Alice Lupton will leave tomor-
row night for Seattle, where she will
be the guest of Mrs. Hollister Chamber
lin (oliye Metcalf) until after the New
Year.
L. Prunk, who has been visiting at
the home of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. Il. Prunk, for few days, has re-
turned to The Dalles.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-29
1loyd-Georg Receives Page.

London, Dee. %. Premier David
Lloyd-George received the American
ambassador, Walter Hines Page, at his
official residence, 10 Downing street, at
Il o o'clock today.
There was a great deal of specula-
tion as to the possibility that Page
called to discuss the American peace
note, until it was announced later that
the ambassador s call was merely to paw
his respects. 1t was Pages first visit
on Lloyd.George since the "little Welsh
man. became premier.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-29
VILLA LEAVES TORREoN
By Webb Miller,

Omitted Press staff correspondent
FL Paso, Texas Dee. 29.-After levy
ing a war loan of 100000 pesos on the
city, Villa has evacuated Torreon and
is now on the march toward Saltillo,
according to reports given out by Car
ranza military officials at Juarez. The
Coahula metropolis has been reoccupied
by government troops under General
Murguia, it was announced.
While in Torreon, Villa was careful
not to harm any foreigners or their
property.
Mexican government officials today
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-29
FRENCH TRENCHES


ed by fierce battles east of the Scs-
meze was reported in today's official
statement.
The statement said the Rumanians
were forced back about $500 feet in
the Kasino river section.
''ln the region of Kioshdeni and
Kostowsra battles are proceeding" the
statement continued s'The Rumanian
and Russian forces occupying positions
on the left bank of the Remnik repuls-
ed all enemy assaults with counter at
tacks.
Along the Moldavian frontier. in
the valley of the Oituz, the enemy S
advance continues. At several points
there are battles in progress for domi-
nation of the heights east of Sesmeze, "
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-29
s O C LE T Y
By ALrNE THOMPSON

Honoring Mrs. T. G. Hopkins of Al
bany, Mrs. George J. Pearce and her
mother, Mrs. T.. c. Small, entertained
with a delightful Kensington Thurs
day afternoon.
The Pesrce residence was attractive
~ adorned with foliage and novelties
suggestive of the season and the hos
tesses were assisted by Mrs. A. J.
RAIN and the Misses Helen and Doro
thy Pearee.
About 20 matrons were asked to meet
the visitor.
Mr. and Mrs. w. Melvin Plimpton
will be hosts tonight for a charming
sdinner party.
Their guests will be group of the
married folk and will number II.
Salem friends of Miss Mary Schultz
and Miss Nannelle Bloom, who are
studying music in Chicago this win
ter will be interested to know that
the girls recently appeared on pro-
gramme given at Abraham Lincoln
Center.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. b. Webb have had
as their guests during the holidays,
Mrs. Webb parents and brother-in-
law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh FL
lott of Medford and Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Busk of Portland.
Mrs James Godfrey has returned
from Portland where she has been Wis
iting her daughter, Mrs. Frances
Campbell Accompanying her were her
grandchildren, Richard and Genevieve
Campbell.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Lee have had
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-29
scandinavians for Peace.

Copenhagen, Dee. 29.-Norway, Swed.
en- and Denmark are either sending, or
soon viii send, peace notes to belliger-
ent European powers, according to the
newspaper Po1itiken.
The majority of the Scandinavian
newspapers approve of the peace move
by the Scandinavians.
Some newspapers, however, have
sharply criticised the move, alleging it
is useless in view of Germany's re-
ply to President Wilson s note
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-29

Fl Paso, Texas, Dee. 29.-Villa s
forces have severed two railway lines
leading neFth and east from San Luis
Potosi, isolating TampicO, Saltillo and
Monterey from any railway communica-
tion with the south according to authen-
tic reports reaching United States auth
critics here today Federal authorities
state that the cutting of the railway
lines presages an immediate movement
upon Saltillo and Monterey by Villa.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-29
Russians Bear Brunt

London, Dec, 9.-Reforming of Ru-
mania s forces, reinforced by Russian
troops, along a new line marked by
the rivers Sereth and Danube, and
stoppage of the German offensive along
this almost impregnable front, is the
next development in the far eastern
fighting looked for here.
The enemy's Dobrudja advance is
now practically at a standstill 1t is
pointed out the Germans have now all
most reached the marshy lake terri
tory about the Danube and their ad-
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-29
CAR BARNS BURNED

Toronto, Ont, Dee. 29-The King
Street barns of the Toronto Street Rail
way were destroyed by fire early to-
day. The loss is estimated at nearly
a million dollars. Three hundred ears
were totally destroyed. The fire start
ed in the repair shop.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-29
CANADIAN OFFICIAL DEAD

Ottawa, Ont. Dee. 29.-Hon. T.,
Chase Casgrain, postmaster general,
died here today after a brief illness.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-29

Wedding invitations, announcements,
and calling cards printed at the Journal
lob Department-Priees right.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-29

The Quinine that Does not Affect Head
Because of its TOMS and laxative ef.
feet, Lexative Bromo Quinine can be
taken by anyone without causing nery.
BUSINESS nor ringing in the head There
is only one "Bromo Quinine" f. W.
GROVES signature is on box. 25e.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-29

vance here will be so impeded by nat
ural obstacles that defense by the Rus
slams will be easy. Along the line of
the river Screth, to which poinG it is
assumed here the scattered Rumanian
army was sent for reforming, natural
advantages also favor the defenders.
Prisoners Are Taken
Berlin, via Sayyille wireless, Dec.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-29

29-Capture of 400 Russian and kn-
manian prisoners, IS machine guns and
three cannon CT the Transylvanian
front was announced in the German Of
ticial statement today.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-29

Journal Want Ads do the trick quick.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-29
UNITED STATES

Continued from page one.)
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-29

Another Town Captured
Berlin, Dee. 29.-Capture of tho
town of Rachel, in Dobrudja, was an
nounccd in today's official statement.
The sun., 1916-10-14
LATONIA

VI, Race Ono mite. Jim Wak-lry. 20,
,''syen' $50; $50 sAd ,,3S, won: }.
.hird. Time. 1" 80. Joe Walsh. PAM.
\" Alberta Ttn., James oski,y. DIX
amt southern League also ran.
Second Race Five and - hait flrlru:-:
N.'in. NJ oi"ose,. $50 sac. a.i s. -.
81. second; cynthia Dnycr, ils ,'6oi ~,
$50, Third. f.me-!;0al-5. IaIF ;l'i .
erine. Carrie Louise. II lm,ts Daughter.
kagura. Our N"t;a, Bel Cow, Elisabeth
Thompson and Bird Lore also ran.
Third Eace-Siv fur oEes: GlanCh!,s.
lo2 'nuStonl. $50, - and s. 20. won,
Bil,y Ioe; ~ Mott. $50 and .: 20. zoe.
Time. l:l3 - Rolata, Worlds Wonder,
E"qu.ram, Eddie pc'l!ng. orange ana
Burt Thurman also ran.
ward Mio,rcpo,e mo;Si ssaiHs: hSannil, aaPp:
P Par 500 200 oHS ma. and ,q,i"Es -Ei2,6i
place $3.50, out 20 show. first: syrian, lOd
Time, Isl -, Solid Rock also ran.
Fifth Rac"-Three.year-olds parse $500
straight $40. place s. %. show 8 90. hrs,
Arch f."tt"r, loh tt,kysrl. place 81. show
$40, SECOND. sun God, 1o7 ,BgN'ouN. how
Niliy and Mission B-.le also ran.
sixth Racc-Iursc. $500, For Tw"-Ycar-
ulds, ON" Nile spring wheat, 100 IBuN.
tom 81 40, $50. $40. Won; Lucille T.,
los connolly, sac, third. Tim,.
40 -; Rutland Arms. Ml.brey and
seventh ~Rec"-rurse. $500: For Three.
lcsr,Oids, MI" aud seventy Yards
Rapids, loi 'laver>, sl?.lo, 81 so, $3.50.
won fair orient lO4 dyke. s. 30. s. va,
,hird, Tim ~ 50 Rineshooter'
Nelse. Tur'o ana Lynn also ran.