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The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1916-10-13

military training camp, calls atten-
ton to chance which seems open
for Fort Meade being designated
as the site of one of the additional
training camps, which must eventu-
ally be established. Recent federal
legislation has so changed condi-
tions, that it is expected thousands
will apply for admission to military
training camps, where formerly
hundreds were scarce. The new
army bill providing for paying the
Expenses of these camps also pro-
vides for paying the transportation
of the men and their sustenance.
II SO changes qualifications for the
student officers. that in the future
all ablebodied men of certain desig-
mated ages will be eligible and such
positions will not be confined to
college graduates. The removal of
restrictions of this character, to-
gether with the assuming of the ex-
pense of transportation by the gov
ernment, cannot but have the effect
of drawing many more young men
to the military training camps and
making necessary the establishment
of similar camps in various parts of
the country.
This year there are 1900 men at
the Plattsburgh camp and between
that place and Salt Lake City, Utah,
there is no other camp in existence.
The fact that Fort Meade is admir-
ably equipped naturally for mili-
tary camp, will draw attention to it
when the time comes to provide ac-
commodations for the many who
will see K military training. Its
ample range for target practice and
the varied character of the country,
due to its proximity to the Black
Hills, makes it an ideal location
for army maneuvers. It's believed
that if the congressman and senat-
ors of South Dakota and others Of
influence in national affairs, make
united effort, Fort Meade will be
one of the first sites for future milf
tary training camps
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1916-10-13

Vermillion,-F'or failing to op.
crate his hotel in conformity with
the state hotel inspection law, G.
M. Bryant, Of Doland, was yester.
day fined SIS, including costs.
Thecomplaint was made by inspect.
or Prestwick of the state food and
drug department who made an itl-
spection of the hotel last week and
found it to be in very bad shape,
and. incidentally, the inspector un-
covered blind pig and quantity
of booze. An inspection of this
hotel shortly after Bryant took
charge some time ago showed it to
be in fair condition but evidently
conditions became worse rapidly
for the place last week was found
in very filthy condition and oc-
cupied by group of drunken men.
After entering the place and learn
ing the state of affairs, the inspect.
or enlisted the mayor, city marshall
and members of the city council to
assist in a thorough inspection.
This revealed suitcase containing
ffteen pints of whiskey, which
were seized by the marshall who
also arrested FIVE of the men found
in the hotel. The proprietor was
out of town at the time of this in
spection. Warrant for his arrest
was later issued and he was taken
in charge by the sheriff of Sphinx
county. He employed an attorney
aud pleaded not guilty. Several
witnesses were introduced for the
state and the justice found the de-
fendent guilty, assessing the fine
noted above.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1916-10-13
Constructive Workers Entitled To
Consideration.

The constructionists of any COM
munity are entitled to fnller COLI
sideration than the destructionists
or the fellows OH the fence. The
fellow who does nothing to help
his community ought to be count
ed cipher.
Constructionists may build in
various ways. A minister of the
gospel may be a constructionist by
building spiritual welfare. A ply
sician is builder of strong bodily
health. And the man who plants
All orchard or builds a house is
making bigger world.
A thought along this line is Civ
Ell in the following editorial, from
the Jordan (Minn., independent.
Those who build, those who
work forimprovement, those whose
labor is constructive, rather than
parasitic--they are the ones of val
tie to any community.
Give kindly encouragement to
the young man who has set about
the building of a home for himself.
Heis giving indications of becom-
ing substantial citizen. He has
signs of courage in his makeup.
For believe US, it takes some cour
age for a young chap nowadays to
build home unless ancestors left
him legacy wherein to pay the
bills.
When you behold businessman
of your town going ahead and i'm
proving his place of business, max
ing it bigger. better, and buster.
support him. Give him your trade.
! He needs it more than he ever did
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1916-10-13
NATION NOW HAS
COMP PULSORY Law
Can Draft Men in Time of
Peace.

The Suffragist, official organ of
the Congressional Union for Wo-
man Suffrage and the new Wo.
mans party. calls attention to a
provision of the recent national de-
fense act which has attracted a
little notice. The Suffragist asserts
that this provision gives the presi-
dent of the United States authority
without an actual declaration of
war to draft all able bodied male
citizens for the purpose of execut-
ing the laws of the union, suppress
sing insurrection and repelling In.
vasions.
Inquiry at the war department.
resulted i'll confirmation of the
view expressed by the Suffragist.
1t was said there that the provision
was to be interpreted in the literal
way in which it is constructed by
that publication. The clause in
question follows:
If for any reason there shall
not be enough volunteer enlist
ments to keep the reserve battal-
ions (of the organized militia) at
the prescribed strength a sufficient
number of the unorganized militia
shall be called into the service of
the United States to maintain each
of such battalions at the proper
strength. -
The suffragist calls the provision
of the national defense act a "pok-
er." The publication points to it
as introducing "a striking change
in our military regulations. I" 1t
Acknowledges that throughout the
American history congress has en-
powered the president to draft citi-
zens into the army after war has
been declared. but contends that
the enactment in the national de-
fense act is new departure IN
time of profound peace. "The
Suffragist takes the ground that
the action of congress was i'm
proper because no opportunity was
given the women of the country to
express themselves in the matter
and that it reveals to them their
pitiable political helplessness.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1916-10-13
Melvin Rise Die.

Melvin, the thirteen year old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. A. Rise, died
al the Sisseton Hospital Tuesday
morning at three O'Clock, after
a lingering illness of Bright's
Disease. Although tn e best
medical aid was secured, it
seemed, nothing could be done to
relieve him.
The death of Melvin is sad
blow to his devoted parents,
brothers, and sisters. He was
always bright and cheerful and
his departure leaves a vacant
place in a happy household which
never can be filled. The SYM
pathy of a wide circle of friends
is extended to Mr.. and Mrs. Rise
and the members of the family
in the sorrow that has come to
them.
Funeral services will take place
Friday at 3 o'clock from the
home.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1916-10-13
Will have fine
LYCEUM COURSE
High School Has Engaged
Six Good Numbers.


In accordance with the custom
of the last few years the Sisseton
high school has again undertaken
to arrange a good time for the pub
lie this winter.
Every person needs a chance for
recreation and enjoyment and they
will find it i'll the Lyceum Course
that has been provided for this
year. 1t is we'll balanced and offers
a variety for all tastes. The course
consists of three musicals, two
lecturers and reader, six big num-
bers in all.
The first number OH the course
is the Royal Welsh Male quar-
tette. This number is one of the
best on the course. They are sur
vivors of the Royal Gwent Welsh
Singers from the Lusitiana Disaster.
They were with us last year and it
is safe to say it is the best musical
entertainment that ever appeared
i'll Sisseton. The quartette con-
sists of George Lane. bass; Ben
Davis, tenor; Risca Williams, BARI
tone; j. Preston Smith, tenor and
Arthur Smith, pianist. Their pro-
grams are classy, standard and
popular. They give vocal solos,
duets, quartettes, readings, etc.
They will be with us Friday, Oct.
goth,
But this is only the first number
there are five more big attractions
TO follow, although we are not in-
formed of the exact date.
Hon. Frank ]. Cannon, the first
U. S. Senator from Utah-World
Observation-Disclosures is sure
to please you in his lecture The
Modern Mormon Kingdom
Then get ready to enjoy the
Beatrice Stephany Concert Com
pany, delightful little company
with big program featuring Bea-
trice Stephany, coloratura soprano
Dorothy Bible, violinste and Marie
McAdoo, harpiste.
Victoria Lynn will keep you
spellbound with her readings. She
is like fascinating story, now
numerous, now serious, she calls
forth bursts of spontaneous laugh.
ter, she makes you feel the pathos
or sorrow of a situation with
equal skill.
You will also be favored by
having chance to hear Albert
Edward Wiggam "'The Apostle OF
Efficiency" He has delighted
millions of people with his lectures
Dollars and Sense" Forty Kinds
of Fools" and Changing the
Leopard Spot" he cannot help
but delight you.
And last but not least you will
hear the Faust Opera Singers.
They are FIVE in number including
the pianist. The first part of their
program will be given over to
solos, duets and quartettes from the
best ir oratorio and secular music.
The latter part of the program is
devoted TO the opera Faust, with
the story of the opera presented in
narrative form. Their appearance
is certain to be an epoch in the
musical life of the community.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1916-10-13

Senator Marvick returned
Saturday from a business trip to
Grand Forks. While driving
along the road on the MINES ota
side about thirty miles north of
Moorehead, large wolf came
out of the field and ran along
ahead of the machine. Mr.. Mar
wick was going along at about
thirty miles an hour and gave the
machine little more JUICE, and
hitting the wolf with the wheel,
killed him instantly. We have
heard of various ways of killing
wolves, but believe this is the
first one ever killed by an auto.
mobile.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1916-10-13
Federal Court At Pierre

H. L. Spackman returned Sat
urday evening from Pierre where
he served on the Federal jury last
week. The October term of fed
eral court was adjourned Thurs
day afternoon by James D. Elliott
following the report of the grand
jury that IL indictments had been
found at this term.
Prisoners tried and found
guilty or pleading guilty to in
dictments filed against them,
were sentenced by the court as
follows:
Howard Ocobo, charged with
the crime of rape, sentenced to
two years in the Leavenworth
penitentiary.
James Thomas, fined SIS for
buying l. D. cattle.
Thomas Thunder Hawk, fined
SIS for selling I. D. cattle.
James Coughlin for introduc-
ing liquor on the reservation, 60
days in the county Jail at Sioux
Falls and a fine of 800.
j. Skunk for introducing liquor
on the reservation, go days in
Jail at Sioux Falls and a fine of
500.
David Shepherd for appearing
in the court room in an intoxfca
ted condition was given a good
strong lecture by the court and
as it was his first offense was ad-
monished to never do il again
and let off.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1916-10-13

The first foot ball game of the
season for the local high school
team was played at Webster last
Saturday afternoon when the lo-
cal team won from the high
school team of that place by a
score of ID to 6. The game was
rather one sided but interesting
as both teams put upa good
fight. No one was injured which
may be attributed to the good
physicalcondition of the players.
There was no iangling between
the teams which may be attri-
buted to the congenial spirit of
both teams. A good bunch Of
Sisseton rooters went along
which added much to the spirit
of the game.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1916-10-13

Mrs. Nelson and daughter of
Wilmot were guests at the VIM.
Swanson home several days the
first of the week.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1916-10-13

Deputy Pure Food Inspector An
ton Prestwick has resigned his posi-
ton with the Pure Food depart.
ment and accepted a position with
the Interstate Surety Company of
Redfield. The new position carries
with it very handsome salary.
Mr.. Prestwick will have practically
the same territory he has been maxi
ing for the Pure Food department
with the Black Hills added. The
work is much more pleasant and
the opportunity for advancement
much better. The Pure Food and
Drug department have lost a valu-
able assistant in MIR. Prestwick
He had peculiar aptitude for the
work and the .igid enforcement of
the law i'll this territory is due to
his activity. Mr.. Prestwick and
his family will of course continue
to reside in Summit. The Inter-
state Surety Company is growing
corporation and its management
has shown good judgement in Sc
curing the services of Mr.. Prest.
wick. k.-Summit independent.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thorson and Miss
Mabel Johnstad Of Ortley were
guests at the Hans Stavig home
Tuesday.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1916-10-13

The three small children of
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Doll, who
are employed with the dredge
crew, in the vicinity of Tenney,
were frightfully burned in fire
which destroyed the cook car on
Wednesday of this week. The
fire started from a gasoline stove
which exploded while the mother
OF the children had gone on an
errand to a farm house q short
distance away. When she re-
turned the car was a mass of
flames and the children we're
rescued with difficulty. The
children were taken to Brecken-
ridge hospital for medical atten.
ton, but with little hopes for
their recovery.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1916-10-13
Avoid Penalty and Pay Take. Now.

Ifyou have not paid your tax
es you should do so this month
or expect q call from the sheriff.
County Treasurer johnson has
completed the work of sending
out notices of delinquent per-
sonal property taxes for the
year 1915 and if they are not
paid before the first of Novem-
ber they will be placed in the
hands of the sheriff and pen.
atty of 81 attached.
At least half of the taxes must
be paid before April first, the
balance to be paid before Nov.
ember first. If this rule is not
complied with the whole amount
becomes Immediately delinquent
and a penalty of one per cent per
month is attached. Later MOTTO.
es are sent out and if no response
is received they are given over
to the sheriff with an additional
penalty of 81 attached and en-
forcing collection the sheriff adds
90 cents mile both coming and
going.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1916-10-13
Accident Near Diamond

An automobile accident which
could easily have had a very seri-
Gus termination occurred Sunday
forenoon near the home of Eu-
gene Jackson in Harmon town
ship.
While waiting for their parents
to get ready to go to church, the
Jackson children went for ride
in their fathers car. In going
down steep hill, Harriet. the
eldest who was driving, in some
way lost control of the machine
which turned turtle. The most
severe injuries of the three were
sustained by the baby which was
badly bruised. The daughter
Harriet was also somewhat in.
jnred, but not seriously.-White
Rock Journal.
The meeting of the Republican
Precinct Committeeman was held al
the Court House Tuesday p. nj.
Among other business transacted
the vacancies of two County Jnstic-
es. and Coroner were filled OH the
ticket, DR., Pearson of Peever for
Coroner, Vim. Swedlund of Sisse.
ton and B. F. Wilson of Summit
for Justices. The delegates all re-
port that Hughes and the republi
can ticket strong in all parts OF
the county, and looks like land.
slide and Wilson and his followers
are losing ground as election
draws nearer.
]. G. Knapp received a message
Monday morning, informing him
of the death of his cousin, Miss
Floy Parmeter, at Miner, N. ID.
She was thown from horse Sun
day afternoon and died at two
O'Clock Monday morning. Miss
Parmeter was we'll known here and
at one time was book keeper for
the Peever. Gorham Mercantile Co.
of Sisseton. MIR. Knapp left
Wednesday morning to attend the
funeral which took place at two
O'Clock Wednesday afternoon.
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The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1916-10-13
Federal Reserve Camp At Sturli.

Lieutenant L. o. shirly Of Hot
Springs. writing from Plattsburg,
N. Y. where he is attending the
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1916-10-13
Dies From Kick Of Horse.

Tom Waterhouse, who has
made his home with his brother
Dave for the past several years,
was kicked by a horse last Sat-
urday night ana probably fatally
injured. The horse's hoof struck
him in the chest. Several ribs
were broken and splinters from
the broken bones penetrated the
lungs. A Hankinson physician
was summoned and everything
possible was done for his relief.
The doctor gave itas his opinion
that on account of Mr.. Water
houses advanced age, there is
small hope for his recovery. The
injured man has many frieuds
who are hopeful that his vigor-
GUS constitution may survive the
shock. LATER-Thomas Water.
hOnSe, an account OF whose in
juaies are given on another page.
died Wednesday noon. He was
as years of age, unmarried, and
a man highly respected. He is
an old settler and is said to have
turned the first furrow in Gren-
dale township. The funeral will
be held at 12 O'Clock from the
house and o'clock from Tyson
church, on Saturday, Oct. q,
1916, conducted 10y Rev. Ira j..
Mcfarland of the M. e. church.
New Ellington Record.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1916-10-13

Mrs. Will Benson residing east
of Sisseton had narrow escape
from severe injuries Tuesday eve
ming at about seven O'Clock when
can of kerosene fell from shelf
onto the kitchen range and ex-
ploded. Mrs. Benson's cries call
ed to her assistance threshing
crew, working near the house, and
the fire was extinguished. Mrs.
Benson is suffering from severe
burns about her face and arms.
Dan Babb was passenger
from Wilmot Wednesday.
For Sale Childs folding bed.
Inquire of Mrs. r.. H. Christians.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-03
Say Privation and
Pestilence in Poland
Exceed Darkest Picture
BY associated Press

Berlin, Feb. 3. via London. - The
darkest pictures drawn by privation
and pestilence in Poland have failed
to portray the extent of misery of the
war sufferers there, it was said to-day
by two Americans who have made a
personal investigation. They are
Frederick &. Walcott, European rep
resentative of the Rockefeller Foun-
dation and Caspar Whitney. of the
American Commission for Relief in
Belgium. These men have Just re-
turned from a fortnight's trip through
Poland for investigation of the need
of relief.
They say there is virtually no food
left, except potatoes and small
amount of flour. Little fuel remains.
Typhus and other diseases prevail.
Thousands Of persons whose homes
were destroyed during the Russian
retreat are without shelter. Little
livestock is left and accordingly there
is no meat or fat food for the people.
The fact that they are living almost
exclusively on potatoes have resulted
in stomach diseases. Black typhus
has broken out. There are now 80
cases daily i'm Warsaw. The general
deathrate in Poland has risen from 10
to 30 per 1000.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-03
BY associated Press

st. Louis, Feb. 8. President Will
son told to-day an audience of $4,000
which swayed with a tumult of cheer
ing, that the United States should
have the greatest navy in the world.
Il believe the navy of the United
States should be unconquerable," he
said. The greatest in the world"
Th> President declared that sub
marine commanders abroad have in
structions which for the most part
conform with international law, but
that the act of one commander might
set the world afre. including America.
Upon the ocean there are hun
dreds of cargoes of American goods"
he said. Cotton, grain and all the
bountiful supplies America is sending
out TO the world-and any one of those
cargoes; any one of those ships may
be the point of contact that will bring
America into the war"
For the first time during the tour
the President told how one SET of
belligerents was cut off from the
world He said this kept the United
States from helping them as it would
like. He made the statement in try
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-03

ing to show that the United States
was really neutral.
He declared that he believed there
would never be another war like the
present and that the war will hasten
the time of general peace.
He spoke at a breakfast of the st.
Louis BUSINESS Mems League before
going to the Coliseum for his main
address.
Governor Major, of Missouri. sat
next to the President The room waS
decorated with American flags. En-
thusiastic applause greeted the Presi-
dent as he rose to speak.
'It's just as we'll to shed speeches
as you CO." he said. There are many
things I would like to speak. but now
] am talking of national defense. Not
only is it necessary to mobilize the
military forces of the nation but also
the economic forces of the nation.
81 am not looking forward to war
but 10 times of peace. Peoples do not
hate each other and therefore they
viii do business again together"
The President spoke of the neces-
sity of presenting the facts of busi-
ness as they really are. He said the
facts and the truth are mightier than
any other force.
Ready to Match Business
America has been shy at going out
in competition" he said. II am ready
CONTINUED on Page i'll
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-03
SCENES OF WILD
FRIGHT FOLLOW
ZEPPELIN RAIDS
Woman Missionary With Bible
in Her Hand Killed; Mother
With Babe Cut Down
BOMB KILLS FAMILY
Were Seated Around Fireside;
Death Overtakes Bride Walk
ing With Her Husband

London, Feb. 3.-The removal by the
government of most of the restrictions
of the publication of news about the
air raids has released a flood of ac-
counts of the latest visit of the raiders.
part of Staffordshire was the only
place in which much material damage
was done. The towns in this district
were fully lighted when the Zeppelins
approached and the light appears to
have been of considerable use to the
visitors, but the electricity could not
be shut off. The deaths and injuries
in this district We're in many cases at
tended by narrowing circumstances as
for instance the killing of a woman
with a Bible in her hand:
of baby in it's mothers arms as she
was nursing it: of whole family as il
sat around the fireplace, and the cut
ting off of a woman's legs in the street
while she stood watching the airship
Workmen's houses were blown TO
Continued on Page o.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-03
Suspected Murderer to
See His Dying Sister

Buffalo, n. Y, Feb. 3.--John Ed
ward Teipcr, who spent the night in
a cell at police headquarters after
attending the funeral OF his mother
and brother, may see the third vic
tim of the Orchard Park tragedy, his
dying sister, Grace.
Teiper clings to his original story
that the murders We're the work of
strange man. and is said to have
expressed a willingness to 20 to his
sisters bedside in the hope that his
presence may draw from her. during
possible moment of consciousness,
some word to confirm his story.
Unsatisfactory results have thus far
been obtained in getting a picture of
bloody finger print on the handle of
the revolver found near the scene of
the murder as the weapon had been
handled by several persons before it
reached the sheriff. Teiper has ad-
mitted that this revolver belonged to
him.