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The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1916-12-08
Niles BOY
SENTENCED
Herman Niles Sent to Re
from School.

from School.
Herman Niles, who plead guilty to
manslaughter in the first degree at
the opening of the recent term of
circuit court, in connection with
the shooting of his father as Sc
quel to family troubles, accompa-
MED bv his attorney. c. X. Jorgen-
son. of Sisseton, appeared before
Judge Bouck last Thursday fore
noon and was sentenced to All indie
terminite term in the state reform
school. The duration of his term
of service at that institution rests
with Jugde Bouck and will no
doubt be largely determined by the
behavior and gene raj conduct of
the boy.
The Miles boy has been anxious
to attend school and the belief is
held by friends of the family that
he will apply himself and take adj
vantage of the educational oppor-
tunities offered by the institution.
He is not believed to be bad
at heart. His rash act is .thot to
have been prompted by a desire to
protect his mother, and it is hoped
and expected that the training and
education he will receive will
make of him capable and useful
man and member of society and
far greater results be obtaine d
than would be possible under more
severe methods. Milbank Review
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Official announcement is made
that the Homestake Mining COM
pany of Leads, following its Gus.
tom of the past several years, will
give each employee on the Decem
ber payroll, as a Christmas present
an additional amount equal to
seven per cent Of all wages earned
during the past year.
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The F. v. section crew in burn
ing off the north side of the right
-of-way between Victor and Ros-
holt allowed the fire to get across
the track where it soon got beyond
their control. 1t worked south and
east from the starting point and
cleared out the entire slough in
that direction. Many farmers lost
all of their hay. 1t is estimated
that about 400 tons were burned
i'll all. The chef loses were Jacob
Haugen, Steve Paulson, Nels Ed
lund. John Hendrickson and Gus,
Peterson.
That kindly tip to thirst,
friend seeking blind pig is now a
crime in North Dakota. That S
the verdict of the people who voted
for the adoption of the so-called
bootlegger act, passed by the last
Legislature and referred to the
people for vote. With the Of
fetal returns from thirty counties
the amendment has majority oi
4.O55. The law carries a broad
definition of the crime of bootleg
ging, and even applies to the mar
who befriends another in guiding
him to a blindpig.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1916-12-08

from their hale aud hearty appear
ance. They are the parents of tif-
teen children, six OF whom are liv
ing-Robert, Otto, Mrs. Geo.
Jahnke, F. w., Mrs. Alfred Wet
zig and August, all of whom re-
side i'll the neighbol hood except
Mrs. Jahnke whose home is at
Belfield, N. ID. There are also
% grandchildren and two great
grandchildren.
The family came to the United
States from Germany in 1884,
settling in Minnesota. Ten years
later they moved into the newly
opened Sisseton Indian reservation
and took up homestead i'll what
is now Minnesota township, just
over i'll South Dakota. Here they
are spending their declining years
in peace and comfort, surrounded
by nearly all the members of the
family. - Haukinson News.
Just now, following the election
the matter of taxation in South
Dakota is receiving lot of discus
sion, which, had it been set out be.
fore the election would very likely
have MADE a different record OH the
proposed tax amendment.
A large amount of the discussion
is aimed at the state tax commits
sion, with demands that if they
attempt to comply with the exist
ing laws they should be forced to
resign or that the legislature should
abolish the commission. In fact
the laws of the state have been
framed to fit the provision of the
constitution which the tax com.
mission attempted to have chang
ed by the amendment which they
presented but which was voted
down.
The law as it exists is such that
any individual in the state may, if
he desires, start the machinery in
motion to compel taxation of all
moneys and credits whether tax
commission exists or does not
exist. The constitution and law.
reQuire the assessment of all mon
eys and credits.
The rest of the plan of action is
contained in different sections oi
the compiled laws. which do nct
really follow in logical sequence.
Section 2O7l provides that whei
oath has been administered by the
assessor the penalty for refusal to
answer any and all questions is a
fine of not less than $40, and moi
more than $500. to which may b.
added Imprisonment in the count,
1 Jail MOTTO exceed ten days.
1 This applies not only to the
property of the person himself
but as we'll wnen hei interrogatet
to his knowledge of property o
others. Section 2O7O provides tina
a penalty of SO per cent of the val
ue of property withheld shall bt
added when the same is discovered
from any source, and section 2O7!
gives the person who discovers ant
brings tolight hidden property 81
per cent of the additional tax S,
procured.
That is. as it stands, the law fix
es penalty on the assessor is h,
fails to put the person assessed un
der oath. It fixes penalty for re
fusal to list all property and give
a premium to the mae who can dil
up hidden property. which open
the way for any man to start some
thing if he feels in any way in
clined.
A wedding of more than usus
i, interest occurred in Watertown las
Tuesday afternoon when two full
blooded Indians of the ancier
, Sioux tribe were married wit
. simple ceremony in the Office {
the county judge, John Nicholson
. The bride was Rose Lightning
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The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1916-12-08

We are informed that relatives
will make no further attempt to
recover the body of p. Ritzke, the
engineer who was drowned in
Traverse lake last fall. until next
spring. We are inclined to believe
that u suitable reward offered tor
the recovery Of the body would
lead to activity on the part oe local
parties with good prospects Of
success, as it should not BE . diff.
6cult matter to survey the bottom
in that vicinity thru holes in the
ice with the aid Of a fish house.
Wheaton Gazette Reporter.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1916-12-08

One ReR. Polan China STOCK
hog for sale. Phone 2s1l ia
W. A. .Vsrlaud, Sisoeton, 8. D
Route /
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-06-22

Woodrow Wilson and Thomas Riley
Marshall were renominated as the
standard-bearers Of the party by &C.
by the Democratic National
Convention in st Louis. The Presidewt
was placed in nomination by Attorney
General Wescott, Of New Jersey, and
the delegates staged a demonstration
lasting forty minutes after the
nomination speech had been concluded.
Only two seconding speeches We're made.
Senator Kern nominated Vice President
Marshall
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-06-22
HAS BAD LUCK With
TRACTION ENGINE

Mr.. Joshua Hurt, who operates two
threshing outfits, started one of his
large traction engines from Lancaster
to take another engine to Mr.. Leslie
Bradshaws Mills in Madison county.
When near Testersville the engine
went through bridge; this occurred
on Mondai and two days was consumed
in raising the engine. On the return
trip to the home of MIR. Hurt on Back
Creek near Point Leavel', the engine
went through the bridge near the West
place on the Kirksville pike, again re-
quiring two days to extricate it.
Luckily no one was injured by either
accident. and the engine was not suf-
ficiently damaged to prevent its taking
out threshihg outfit with the opening
of the season. The county sustained
considerably expense by the destruction
of two culvert bridges.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-06-22
MEETING OF THE STATE
DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE

j. E. Robinson. a member of the
State Executive Committee, is in Louis
VILE this week attending a meeting of
the committee called for the purpose of
organizing the campaign for the Nov
ember election. 1t is the purpose of
the party to make one of the most ag-
gressive fights ever made in Kentucky
with the view of getting President Will
son pronounced majority from Ken
lucky. 1t is the hope of the leader of
the party that this State set the pace
for the other States of the Union in or
ganization. which can easily be done on
account of the party being so thorough
ly united in its desire for the reelection
of President Wilson. Work will be
begun at once to perfect the organize
ton of the party in the State.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-06-22
BUILDING and RUMORS
OF BUILDING.

Lancaster for the past several years
has experienced a steady growth, both
in population and in the building line.
Every year number of new residences
go up in and about the town. This
year is no exception to the rule as sew
eral neat and more or less pretentious
houses are under course of construction
However there may be expected hb-
eral increase along the building line in
the near future, as the builder follows
closely upon the heels Of Cupid as a
usual thing; several of the recently
welded couples have already purchased
lots, while others are busy seeking
locations. and we may expect to see
them all comfortably located IN new
homes before the snow flies again.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-06-22
lack SIMPSON OF SPOON
WILLIE KILLED BY HIS
NEIGHBOR, ASBIE
SEBASTIAN.

As the result Of a quarrel between
lack Simpson and Asbie Sebastian, who
owns adjoining farms in the Eastern
section of Garrard County Ky. near
the Madison County line, Asbie Sebas-
tian last Saturday morning about IL
o'clock. shot and Instantly killed lack
Simpson with shot gun and Sebastian
was severely beaten and bruised at the
hands of simpsons two sons, nineteen
and twenty-one wears Of age respective
ly. Simpson was shot one time in the
bowels and lived only few minutes.
Sebastian surrendered to the officers
but was unable to be brought to town
by Sheriff Ballard until late in the
afternoon on account Of his condition.
He was allowed a guard and placed IN
the care Of DR.. J. A. Anon. Ii was
stated to Judge Arnold by DIR. Anon
that the defendant will be able to be in
Court on Thursday morning at which
time the day will be set for holding an
examining trial. The defendant has
retained J. Z. Robinson and L. l..
Walker 10 defend him in the case.
Both the deceased man and Sebastian
have large family connections and are
among the most prominent people in
the county.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-06-22
WOMANS CLUB LIBRARY.

Our library is constantly and steadily
growing. sixteen books have been re-
ceived recently which were sent by
former Lancaster girls and boys now
living in other states. In the list are
James Lane Aliens latest book "Csthe-
dral Singers" and Elenor Porter's
Just DAVID and other books Of equal
interest. We extend cordial invita-
ton to all friends here to visit our
library and bring their guests.
The reading of one good took is worth
the price of membership ticket.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-06-22
GOOD MASONIC WORK.

Some of the most interesting work
ever seen IN the local Masonic lodge
was seen here on last Thursday night,
the 10Th. when a team came down from
Carlisle, Ky and conferred the NJ. NJ.
degree on Rev. F. M. finder, Rev. A..
j. Clere and DR.. Pryor. The team was
headed by Past Grand Master. Sam X.
Vestch and carried with il several
splendid voices, which being added to
by some of our local talent, made the
music one of the most interesting
features of the work.
Carlisle is Bro. finders old home,
and several of the crowd came especially
on his account, TO use their own Ian
guage. Bro. finder having performed
the marris.e ceremony for them years
ago. they wanted to get even with
him.
The crowd was composed of the fol-
lowing gentlemen; p. G. M. Sam
X. Veatch. DIR. G. B. Spenser. G. II.
Fisher. T. Z. Hutchings. Dudley Spen-
Ger. Taylor Mathers. !. b. Ross. l.. A.
Martin, Perry McClannahsn. VIM.
Roberts. II. r. Ewing, John +. Nor
gan and Harvey Norton.
The crowd came through in auto
mobiles. and was composed Of the lend
ing business and professional men Of
Carlisle. The work was put on in a
most beautiful and impressive manner.
some OF the number being members Of
tbe best degree teams of the Masons in
the state.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-06-22
INDIANA STILL IN
DOUBT" TO Be REVIVED

Many years ago Indiana was one Of
several states which formed pivot up
on which presidential elections hinged.
This year with both vice presidential
candidates to her credit, the hoosier
state again bids fair to become the
battle ground. Both Marshall and
Fairbanks are from Indiana. and with
two United States Senators to be
elected. the fight will be fast and
furious. and with the coming Novem-
Der election the old time election cry Of
Indiana still in doubt" will probably
once again be literally interspersed
with the election returns.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-06-22
OFFICERS OF c. W.
B. N. ELECTED

The following efficient and conscien-
tious officers have been elected by the
C. W. B. NJ. to serve the ensuing year.
President, Mrs. Emma Higginbotham;
Vice-President Mrs. Lula johnson,
Secretary Mrs. Johnston Price, Treas
urer Mrs. j. X. Mount.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-06-22

Baseball is having one of the worst
seasons in many years. Summer cloth
ing sales have also had set back,
palm beaches and straw hats don't look
well in a cold rain. The only thing
that seems to be looking up is that adj
vocate Of preparedness the umbrella.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-06-22
HOUSE.

Much sympathy has been extended
Mrs. Tom Mcmillan in the loss of her
mother, Mrs. Willie House. She was
a most estimable christian woman.
whose loss is not only felt by her chill
dren but q large circle of friends and
relatives.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-06-22

1hreshing machines are already tun-
ing up preparatory to the seasons work.
and between them and the automobile
the horse that is shy is going to see a
hard time in the near future.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-06-22

Tell your grocer. heres a dime,
Let me have feast sublime"
You'll get Stones Cake" every time.
Zoe at Curreys grocery.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-06-22
THE REASON why.

Why Is it that BATS0N & WEST
are selling
GOODS so CHEAP?
BECAUSE they buy for CASH and sell
for CASH.
BECAUSE they take all discounts.
BECAUSE they have the lowest rent.
BECAUSE they have no clerks to pay.
they do their own work.
THAT is THE REASON.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-06-22

The spring chicken crop is little
back. they are scarce and the price as
yet Is prohibitive.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-06-22

Rain accompanied by wind did con.
siderable damage to fencing and trees
near Bryantsvile last week.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-06-22

Most Of our people have had beans
out Of their garden" and roasting ears
are coming on rapidly.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-06-22

Make the street loafer go to work or
leave town; thers is no excuse for idle
ness when labor is in such sharp de-
mand.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-06-22

Many Of our citizens are complaining
Of the ravages Of stray stock on their
lawns at night Where is the STRAY
pen" law.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-06-22

Keeping pace with other products of
the county, we have fine prospects for
good crop of turkeys.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-06-22

An abundance Of white clover insures
a fine crop Of honey this year.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-06-22

The Sunday school attendance at
Manse last Sunday week was So and
the attendance at the Presby terian here
was TO-
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-06-22
PRESIDENT WOODROW WILSON.

sterling and unconusab ticket has been named to lead the
Wilson the Standard
Honor by Peace by War Must Relieving and be-
President Wilson
During his administration the
HIS
devoted the stimulation of
agriculture.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-06-22

Blackberries next week, and bum
per crop.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-06-22
Hand Us That 5.
An unusually cool June.

Found-Gold Watch. o. II. Hendren.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-06-22

Cut your weeds. clean up and white
wash.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-04-13

FAV0RS PLANT
Fifteen Millions Asked for Gov
ernment Hydro Electrician
Nitrogen.

Washington, April 12.-Favorable
action by the senate on the proposal
to construct huge hydro-electric-air
nitrogen plant for the manufacture Of
war munitions in war time and fertil-
izer in times of peace was forecast
today, when motion by Senator
Hardwick to strike out the fertilizer
feature of the pending amendment to
the army bill was defeated. Al to "a.
The amendment introduced by SEN
ator Smith of South Carolina was un-
der discussion all day. 1t provides
for a plant with an ultimate cost of
over what may be needed for powder
to go into fertilizer to be sold di-
rectly to the farmers by the secretary
of agriculture.
Senator Hardwick declared the
plan socialistic and repugnant to the
spirit of democracy. Senator Suther-
land questioned the constitutionality
OF the fertilizer proposal, although he
said there could be no question as
to the government to manufacture
chemicals for it's own military needs.
Senator Hardwick's motion was de-
feated by the votes of 3S democrats
and nine republicans, among the lat
ter being Senators Clapp, Grohna, Nc
Cumber, Norris, Poindexter, Sherman,
Kenyon, Cummins and LaFollette.
The democrats who voted for it
were: Senators Hardwick, Overman,
Pomerene, Smith of Georgia and
Stone.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-04-13
TREMENDOUS =.
EFFORTS MADE
NEAR YERDUN
BY German Contingent in an At
tempt to Secure Key to
Fortress.
ITALIANS MAKE
SUBSTANTIAL GAINS

London, April 12.-The Germans
northwest of Verdun evidently are
holding in leash their infantry at
tacks in their endeavors to capture
!, Hill No. ,3O4 and Lemort Homme, key
points which are tenaciously barring
their way to the fortress. Compare
tive quiet prevails to the east of the
Meuse around Douaumont and VauX,
where there has been such vicious
fighting. 4 Mining operations and gren'
ade fighting has taken place in the
forests, during which the Germans
|captured two craters near Les COur.
ties Chaussees.
canadians Good Fighters.
The Germans along the Plikelm-
j !, ,YAnEes road, aftgr three SttasIs, inva,lr
ssiEd Erit1Sh trenches but were quickly
expelled from them, while British sue
Ecessfullyi raided trenches near Richie
sourg LrAvoue. The British official
communication says the Canadians, in
their gallant fighting during the past
week. have inflicted heavy losses on
the Germans near Ste. Loix
sItaIians Make ~ains.
InSthe Russian theatres there have
been artillery and infantry attacks at
various places. On the Austro-ltalian
front, the Italians have taken the
heights north of Iorponale, and strong
lines of trenches ana redoubts on the
southern slope of Monte Pari, and Gin
nadoro, and on the rocks of Monte
Sperone, the Austrians suffering
heavy casualties. Elsewhere, along
the lines, the artillery duels continue.
Artillery DueIs Continue.
Dispatches from Saloniki report a
recrudescence of the artillery fighting
on the Greek front between Gievgdi
and Doirras.
In Asiatic Turkey, Petrograd re-
ports continuation Of the Russian
advance west of ErZerum.
Although the Turks report SER
ious defeat near relahie Of the Brit
ish advancing to the relief of Gen.
Townsend S force, besieged in kut-El-
Amara dispatch is said to have been
received in South Africa saying he
was well ana expected relief shortly
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-04-13
TO INCREASE
FORCES SENT To
CATCH VILLA
Pershing's Line of Communica.
ton Is Said to Be En-
dangered.
CONCERNED OVER
CARRANZA'S ATTITUDE
Permission to Use Mexican Rail-
roads Has Just Been
Granted.

Washington, April 12.-Further in
crease Of the United States forces In
Mexico is again prominent in official
consideration. 1t was learned tonight
that upon the return here tomorrow
of Secretary Baker from Cleveland
there might be important develop
ments. a
InI this connection, il was pliGiallY
,-statIdaitiiat Gen. l'efsiling's futilre
movements in the hunt for Villa
would include adequate preparation
for any eventuality. Strengthening Of
the lines Of communication for which
troops are needed, principally has
proceeded with that view in end. Late
today confidential advices were re-
ceived from Gen. Funston, and it is
understood they refer to the question
of the line of communication
Army Officials Nervous.
Concern of army officials on the
border regarding movements of Car
rama troops toward Casas Grandes
was reflected to some extent in Off
cial quarters here tonight. 1t was
officially stated that Gen. Funston
had complete authority for any move.
ment of troops on the border to safe
guard the United States advance COL
umns and their lines.
Won't Call Guard Vet.
Persistent reports that the use of
the National Guard was contemplated
drew a. statement on high authority
that there was no consideration of
such step, and lnat only in the
event of more widespread military
operations than the mere chase of
Villa and his outlaws, would the reg
ulars need support Neither the state
nor war departments had any further
information regarding Villas death.
The report was doubted in all official
quarters as 2 futile hoax to gain time
for Villa. |...
Use Railroads. .
1t was stated that the use of Mexi.
can Central or National railway from
Juarez, as we'll as the Mexican North
western lines, might largely solve the
transportation problem. The first use
of the Mexican Central was made yes
terday. 49,.
Officials asserted that use of the
Mexican Central railroad was not for.
mally requested by this government
from the de .facto government. It
was explained, however. that objec.
ton by Carranza to this CONNER.
cial" use Of the Mexican Central was
not anticipated or even indicated in
the negotiations.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-04-13
PROPERTY TO
REVERT BACK
TO RAILROAD
Northern Pacific Gave 800 Acres
for Permanent Site for
Capitol.
CAN USE CONVICT
LABOR ON BUILDING
Just a Few More Reasons Why
New Rockford's Bubble Should
Be Punctured.

II New Rockford succeeds in cap
turing the state capital, property now
owned by the state and valued at
81, 900, 900, would revert back to the
Northern Pacific. Parties interested
looked up the original deed of the
capitol grounds, which runs from the
Northern Pacific to the state. 1t is
specifically provided that this proper
ty is to be used only as permanent
site for the state capital.
DO the voters Of this state want to
return $1,OOO,OOO worth of property
back to the Northern Pacific? If
they do they should sign the New
Rockford petitions. On the other
hand, if they desire title to remain
in the state, they should promptly
refuse to aid the proposition landing
on the ballot.
building. The law provides that con-
vict labor can be used in the con-
struction of a capitol building. Con-
tractors estimate that labor and ma
terial in building amount to about
the same figure.
The penitentiary is located at Bis
marck, which makes available con-
vict labor both for the erection and
care of state buildings at Bismarck.
If the capital were located at New
Rockford, this labor would not be
available and the state would have to
impose more taxes both for the erec-
ton and maintenance of the new
buildings.
Just think this over before signing
a%capitsli " s.is4e sslA petis iol,,s