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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-11
An Excellent Reason

rs there any good reason why |
should give you a penny asked the
weli-dressed elderly gentleman of the
youngster who had accosted him.
Well said the boy as he retired
from the danger zone. III had nice
top hat like yours wouldn't want il
smashed with SNOWFALL"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-11

paratery to the united evangelical cam
pa,gn is to be attended to and all who
can are urged to attend.
DIR. strtbllnG to Speak.
Rev. Charles r. Stribling, pastor "
the Tabb-Street Presbyterian church
will address the mems meeting at the
Young Mems Christian association this
afternoon on The bankrupt" DR..
Stribling is an able speaker and one
Of Petersburg's most popular pastors.
He will doubtless have a large crowd
to hear him. The service commences
at 3:30 o'clock
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-11

Arrangements are being considered
by Post &C" Travellers Protective assoc
citation, for the entertainment of the
tate convention, which will meet here
in May. large number of visitors
will be attracted to the city from every
section of the state. among them, many
leading business men. Preparations
viii be made to give them an ella borate
reception.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26
Presiding officer Of the Mexi-
can Chamber of Deputies
Calls Officer to Stop Oya-
ton to Won ECkhardt.
KISSES GREET FLETCHER
Feeble Applause Soon Drowned
Out-Deputies Form Vol
unteer Guard for Dip
lomat of Kaiser.

Ell Paso. Tex, April .3-American
Ambassador Henry Fletcher was Kissed
m the chamber of deputies Sunday
hen he appeared for the opening Of
the Mexican congress-, according to a
report received here from Mexico City
Today by government agents.
The report stated that German Min
ster Won Eckhardt was escorted to his
seat by a delegation of six deputies
and that the German minister was
given an ovation when he appeared.
which lasted more than 80 minutes, and
another when he left.
Ambassador Fletcher's appearance
greeted with feeble applause which
was drowned by many Kisses. the re-
port read.
Efforts were made by Gen. Eduardo
Hay, president of the house OF deputies,
to restore order when the galleries
started the demonstration for the Ger
man minister. The report stated that
it was not until he had called for the
sergeant at arms did the. cheering
After Won Eckhardt left the chamber
ST deputies. crowds formed themselves
into a volunteer guard and cheered
him to his hotel, the report added.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26
WESTERN SOUTH DAKOTA TO
RAISE ENTIRE BATTALION

Murdo, S. D., April l9-A military
movement is on foot and the prelim-
mary arrangements we'll under way
Tor the organizing of a volunteer bat
talon of infantry west of the Missouri
eiver in South Dakota and also taking
in the territory between Chamberlain
and Mitchell. The movement was start
ed west of the river. however, where it
is expected to take on rather large pro-
portions i'll the very near future, ac-
cording to the large amount of enthu-
slasm shown toward it during its prim-
Tive stage, and NOSE Of this territory
will De thoroughly covered. West OF
the river territory designated is that
portion tributary to the Milwaukee,
railway west to Rapid City and al!
south of that line to the Nebraska line
including especially Trip and Gregory
counties.
The location of three of the respect
I've companies as at present outlined is
about as follows: One company COW
ering the territory between Mitchell
and Chamberlain, with headquarters al
Chamberlain: one company taking il
the territory from Reliance west tt
Presho and south to the Nebraska line
taking in the counties as above men.
toned; and another company to bt
raised west of Presho with one platoon
at Presho and n at Murdo, a lieuten,
mt from each town to be in charge
his last company also to take in thu
territory to the south. -Four companie
nre necessary for a battalion. and an.
other company is expected to be. RAISED
elsewhere-West of the river. II pos,
Sible.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26
FORMER FLANDREAu CITIZEN
TAKES OWN LIFE IN OREGON

Flandreau. S. D., April 23-W. E.
Williamson. formerly assistant post
master at Portland, Ore, who a few
days ago committed suicide at Portland,
was raised to manhood in Flandreau
and is we'll remembered by many resi-
dents OF this part OF South Dakota His
father, II. M. Williamson. was the pio-
neer editor of the Flandreau Enter
prise. Ill health was the cause of the
suicide. he having suffered a v
breakdown some months ago. He is
survived by "a widow and two children,
Oliver. aged 10. and Dorothy. aged 16,
who are residents Of Holbrook. Ore.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26
ONCE uNRECENERATE,
He SEEKS TO ATONE
Law May Not Prosecute Bill
Buck for Crime of Tough :
Boy Days.

Aberdeen. S. D.. April PA few
years ago, Young "Biil' Buck. son OF
highly respectable parents. was n of
the tough boys of Aberdeen. Every
little while the police reporters OF the
Aberdeen papers ran in a story about
come new escapade of "Bin" Buck. to
the sorrow OF his aged parents, and his
brother, a we'll behaved citizen.
A few years ago, however, Bill att
tended a Salvation Army meeting and
experienced a change OF heart. He
turned over a new leaf, but TO be en-
away from Aberdeen, going to some
point in the south, where he studied
theology, and upon his return to his
home town, had taken an active part
in the local organization of the Sal
walton army.
But the conscience of William II.
Buck, as he came to be called, was not
at rest. After thinking things over
very seriously for a number of months.
he sat down and wrote a letter to the
state fire marshal at. Lead.
In that letter he told the fire marshal
of having set fire to a farmers barn
near Aberdeen about four years ago,
while intoxicated, and said he was
ready to take the consequences OF his
crime. The fire marshal came to Aber-
deem n investigated matters. taking
up the question with the states at
torney.
While the matter is still in allegiance,
1t is entirely likely that the fire mar
hal and the states attorney, taking
into consideration William H. Bucks
present good behavior. will not prose-
cute Bill" Buck for this crime during
his unregenerate days. But Buck is
willing to take whatever is coming to
him, and in a letter to a local paper
says:
Fol the past two years or more it
has been my earnest desire to be square
before God and man, whatever the cost,
I communicated with the man
I wronged and this man in a Christian
spirit forgave me freely. for which I am
deeply thankful. Later, I found 1t
necessary to communicate with the au-
thorities, which I did. I feel that 1
have done what was right in the eyes
OF the Lord"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26
SMALL CASH DEMAND FOR
DAKOTA SCHOOL PROPERTY

Fairfax. S. d., April 23-Of the 1900
acres OF school lands offered at public
auction here Tuesday by the county
auditor, assisted by a representative
OF the commissioner OF school and pub
lie lands office. Of Pierre. but a little
over 700 acres were sold and at prices
ranging from $3.50 to $35 per acre,
with one tract selling at $50 per acre.
Nearly all the lands sold were grazing
land only, hence the apparent low
prices.
Nearly all the unsold portions, about
10000 acres. were leased yesterday,
mostly for grazing rpose only a few
instances of any being bid in for agri-
cultural purnoseS
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26
BROADENS SCOPE OF
SCHOOL FUND LOANS
Attorney General Rules Appli-
cant Need Not Live in County
Where Land Is Located.

Pierre. S. D.. April 21-An applicant
for a school fund loan in n county of
this state need not be a resident OF such
county, according to a ruling OF the
attorney general. The ruling is that
there is nothing in the provisions Of
h law or constitution limiting such
loans to residents OF the county in
which application is made or prohibit
ing such loans to nonresidents of the
county where same are secured by first
mortgages upon good improved farm
lands within the limits OF the county.
The opinion further states: ANY
action upon the part of the county Of
ficials in rejecting applications by non
residents OF the county where the pro-
posed loan would be secured by first
mortgage upon good improved farm
lands within the limits of such county
must necessarily END to prevent the
continuous investment of the permanent
school fund and deprive the public
schools of the benefit and maintenance
secured to them by the constitution"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26
STUDENTS AT VERMlLioN
GIVEN ARMY DRILL DAILY

Yermilion, S. D., April 21-Patriot-
ism and preparedness are the main
springs behind new courses and new
schedules adopted at the University of
South Dakota this week.
Military drill from 1850 to $3.50 a.
m. was instituted Tuesday for the first
time in nine years. Students have
neither guns nor uniforms. Military
minutes daily by Prof. j. B. Shouse,
who is a West Pointer, and then Direc-
tor of Athletics Blaine McKusick leads
the cadets in exercises which are to
put them in physical condition to serve
Uncle Sam more efficiently as soldiers
II called to the colors.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26
CANTON PHONE OPERATORS
STRIKE FOR SHORTER HOURS

Canton. S. d. April 23-The girl en-
ployes OF the Canton Cooperative Tele-
phone company have gone OF strike,
this being M of the first strikes of the
kind ever staged in South Dakota. The
girls are demanding an increase in
pay and shorter hours OF duty. Recent
~, in response to their demands, they
were granted a slight increase in wages,
but their hours on duty were extended.
The girls therefore decided to GO on
strike until their full demands were
complied with. They demand an in
crease in wages to $40 per month and
the working day changed to eight
hours. 1t is expected an adjustment
Of the difficulty will soon be reached,
SO the girls can return to work.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26
Semi. ARDENT pRo-GERMAN,
TO SUSPEND HIS NEWSPAPER

Deadwood, S. d.. April 19--F. l..
Sem. editor of the Deadwood Telegram,
whose antivice campaign in this city
1as attracted statewide attention. an
the suspension of his publ
alton. Mr.. Sem has been a warm
tdvocate Of the cause of Germany and
Austria since the war began. He has
consistently criticised the attitude Of
he American government both before
and since the break with Germany.
of his criticism, he says in his
announcement, he has a%lienated many
Of his erstWhile friends n supporters
He therefore has decided, he says, TIC
suspend publication until such time
as the people realize the folly into
which they have been led and are will.
ing to hear a nan plead for humanity
and peace without branding him as q
coward n 'traitorious.'"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26
DAKOTA BOY INvENTS
|ARmORED ARMY MOTOR
Son Of Belle Fourche Man De.
ised D. s. Car-Inventor,
British Aviator, Wounded.

Belle Fourche. S. d.. April 23-The
light armorcd motor car adopted by the
government and now being shown in
pictures in the daily papers is the in
vention of a South Dakota boy. Waldo
A. Ross. now known as Capt. w. A..
Ross. for he rose to a c~aptaincy in the
English aviation corps and was injured
in a fall. He is a brother OF Detective
John G. Ross, of Sioux Falls, who re-
Gently figured in prosecution Of Sioux
City thieves captured in Sioux Falls,
and a son of j. A. Ross, register of the
United States land office, Of this city.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26
SAFE CONDUCT READY
FOR TARMOWSKI PARTY

Washington. D. G., April 23--The
British government has formally noti-
fled Ambassador Page in London, that
it is prepared to grant safe conduct to
Count Tarnowski, Austrian minister
designate, from the United States to
Austria. Arrangements for his depart
ure will begin at once.
Ambassador Page added that the
British government had taken similar
action with reference to German Off
Gals stationed in China, who are to re-
turn to Germany, passing through the
United States.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26
RARE PRESENCE OF MIND |
OF MOTHER SAVES CHILD;

Salem.s s.. D., April 23-Presence Of
mind on the part Of the mother saved
the life OF Beverly Barnhart, the A.
year-old daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. w.
A. Barnhart. OF Salem, when the little
girls clothing caught fire from a bon
Are. The first the mother knew Of the
accident was when she heard her
daughter scream. Rushing into The
yard the mother smothered the flames
in the little girls clothing by wrapping
her own clothing around her. The lit
tie girl was badly burned, but will re-,
cover.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26
TERRAvILLE MAN HELD FOR
ALLEGED ASSAULT ON GIRL

Terraville, S. D., April 21-As the
result Of his preliminary hearing, JohI
Vladimar, aged 80, of Terraville, ha:
been held for trial in h Lawrenct
county circuit court on the charge OF
tent to commit a statutory offense
Bonds in his case were fixed at 1850,
A friend, Michael Yakich, furnished s
cash bond for the release of the de-
PENDANT pending his trial, stacking ul
in the office OF the clerk OF courts n
$50 gold pieces. 1t is charged that the
alleged attack took place in the Terra
Vile tunnel while the girl was return
ing home from school to her home for
the noon hour. The girl made a des-
perate fight and succeeded in making
her escape from her. assailant. before
she had been seriously injured.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26
CONGRESSMAN JOHNSON SCORED
BY ABERDEEN CONSTITUENTS

Aberdeen. S. D.,April 21-Loyalty
day was observed here by about 5000
who marched in the Monster parade all
carrying flags. The rainy weather in
no wise dampened the ardor OF those
who demonstrated their patriotism
The exercises we're held in Aldrich
park. Senator Lawson gave the prin-
cipal address. Other speakers were
Adjt. Gen. w. A. Morris, Senator j. l.
Browns, Attorney l.. T.. Van Slyke, Rev,
Richard Bunge and Rev. Father O'Neill
The raising of a big flag or a 64-foot
flag pole, and the community singing
OF national anthems from thousands OF
Threats under the direction Of A. w
Voedisch, together with BAN music
were features never to be forgotten.
At the meeting Attorney Van Slyke
introduced the following resolutions
c%ensuring Congressman Royal G.. john
son for his vote against the declaration
United States and Germany and 1T was
adopted unanimously:
The people of Aberdeen and surround
ing country on this loyalty day in mass
meeting duly assembled, profoundly con-
scious of our nations defensive wal for
the sacred rights of our own people and
the rights of humanity, hereby solemnly
pledge our loyalty to our flag, our devo-
ton to our country, and our support TO
our government.
We stand with the president for the
protection of life and liberty Of American
citizens; for the freedom OF the seas; for
the abolition of imperialism; for the
blessings of fundamental democracy as
proclaimed by the founders of our repub
lie and fearlessly maintained by a liberty
loving and God fearing people throughout
all of American history, and deplore and
condemn the action OF Congressman \,
g. johnson in refusing to uphold the
president. who on Thursday, April 3,
1917, appealed to congress to meet the
cruel war against the government ano
the people Of the United States"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26
NEW OFFICERS NAMED BY
DAKOTA MASTER BAKERS

Aberdeen, S. D.. April e1-At the
second annual meeting of h Master
Bakers association held here two days.
the following officers were elected:
President, j. F. Runchy, of Madison;
vice president, George c.. Slater, OF
Aberdeen; secretary and treasurer. c.
w. Anthony, I Sioux Falls. The board
Of directors -: "A. w. Hopkins, Of
Huron; Sid Drew. OF Sioux Falls, and
f. p. Drew. TX Chamberlain, the latter
being elected o5fill the vacancy Of Mr..
Runchy. TM name Of the organization
was changed by vote to the South Da-
kotA Association of the Baking Indus
try.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26
MANY SCHOOLS WILL SEND
DELEGATES TO ABERDEEN

Aberdeen. S. D., April 21-Fourteen
schools and colleges Of h two Dakotas
will be represented here at the North
ern Normal and Industrial school. when
the X. NJ. G. A. officers training con-
ference for the two states will be held
on April 81. Paul A. Reichel, travelling
secretary for the student volunteer
movement, will be here. He has been
recently elected as student secretary OF
the University OF South Dakota.
MARION-C. E. olstad, q prominent
banker OF Madison, has been elected pres
dent of the Marion State bank. The CASH
Ter of the local bank is e. f. Olstad, q
brother of the new president. With his
election as president OF the Marion bank,
&c. q. Olstad nov lis president of seven
banking institutions Of South Dakota.
Of Madison. which has of more
than $s60,SsA.
MADISON 80 Members of the local
Knights Templar lodge have elected the
following officers for the coming year:
Commander. Hans Hanson; generalfs-
siinp. J. w. Heston; captain, jas. Robert
ron senior warden, C. n. Kennedy: junior
warden. Marcnes Als /; preiate, C. A, Trim
MGR recorder. wiinAsxs Rae; treasurer.
&c Smith.
GREGoRY-The residents of Gregory
sounty have rallied to the call Of the
nation and viii do their share in the
work OF increasing the crop acreage md
the foodstuffs production Of the state. IT
Ii asserted that not less than 6,Oco acres
aot new land will he devoted 10 crops in
the county@fofsthegAsst time This season.
HEDORA-A number az the boys and
ycaang men Of this, pisces have orRanixed
u boy scouts troop. n will At once
.conanasnce the york 81 drillinK. The
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26
MOTHER PERSONALLY OFFERS
HER TWO SONS TO UNCLE SAM

Watertown. S. D., April 21-Mrs. A.
J. Phipps, a farmers wife, residing
north of Henry, accompanied her two
sons, William H. and Howard J..
Trenholm, to the calvary recruiting
offices while the boys enlisted. Al
though the boys are needed on he
Iarm, Mrs. Phipps a she was glad
to have them offer to fight for thei1.
country. She is the first mother to
offer, in person, the services of her
sons in the army through a local re-
cruiting station.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26
CAVALRY TROOP FORMING
in WESTERN SOUTH DAKOTA

belle Fourche, s. D.. April 23-Capt.
j. L. Pyle, of this city. has received
word that his application to raise a
troop of cavalry In tlis city for war use
will be accepted and 1t will be but a few
days before the equipment will be here
and drilling will begin. This section of
the former cattle country will send
to the field one OF the best troops Uncle
Sam will he able to get.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26
COUNTY SEAT REMOVAL
is ORDERED HELD UF

Burke. S. D., April l9--The remova;
of the county records from Fairfax tc
Burke has been held up by applica-
ton of Fairfax citizens for a rehearing
of the county seat removal contest by
the supreme court. The county com
missioners had arranged for housing
the county officials in Burke until per-
n quarters could be provided.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26
TWO RELIEF SHIPS
SUNK, DESPITE PLEDGE
Ringhorn and Kongsli Reported
Blown Up, One Of Them
in Safety Zone.

London, April 23-Officials on the
commission for relief in Belgium have
been advised that the steamship Ring
horn. outward bound from Rotterdam,
with a safe conduct, has been sunk.
The relief ship kongsli was also re-
ported sunk today. whether by mine or
torpedo being unknown.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26
MoTHER-DAUGHTER CLUBS
FORMED IN SOIlTA nAk0rA

Bookings, S. D., April 71-Mother-
Daughter clubs are being organized in
South Dakota by the extension division
OF the state college for the purpose of
bringing about a closer fellowship be-
tween girls and their mothers in the
work of the ho1ne in both its social and
economic activities. Girls from 10 to IS
years OF age are eligible to member
ship, and all mothers, regardless Of age,
who are interested in girls and home
canning.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26
BIG PATRIOTIC CELEBRATION
WILL BE HELD AT NANkr0i

WILL BE hGIO ~ AM ON
Yankton, s. D., April 19-Yankton
day afternoon next and all organiza-
lions have been requested to be in
line at 3 O'Clock in the afternoon for a
big parade. Governor Norbeck has been
asked to be present and make one of
the speeches of the day. The bands Of
the city and county have been engaged
and the afternoon will be devoted to
patriotic speeches and public pledges
OF loyalty to III country and the ma
tionai war policy.
+ BROOKINGS - Extensive good road
work has commenced in different sections
OF Rrookings county and will be pushed
until the public highways of the county
are among the best in the state. The
county commissioners last fall made a
levy of $4,000 for the construction OF
good roads and the county has purchased
fly large grading machines with which
to, aid in the work.
MADIS0N-iTnder the direction of Sergt.
Joy Wethe a troop of cavalry which will
be a part of the new cavalry regiment
which is being organized in South Dakota,
is being organized in this city. A nu1rSer
of young men already have enlisted and
1t is believed there will be no difficulty
In recruiting the troop up. to its. quota Of
100.
BROOKINGS-The contract has been
awarded for the construction in this city
Of . new Baptist church building, which
VIII! cost about $4,000. The structure will
be Of brick, with fun basement. The work
Df construction will omlnen At once
and win be pushed to completion as speed
lily NJ possible.
RAPID CITY-Clarence Wood. Of Rock
eryflIe, as the result Nof Ills preliminary
hearing Ia this city. has been held for
trial n the circuit court On tho charge
Of killing 4 deer II Of season. He fur
nisi1sd a bono for his appearances at the
proper time.
YANETON-Peter ]. NyheYg, 4 widely
known business mar for 80 years. died at
MS homo here last night. He leaves one
son and q daughter.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26

to be established in Florida is now be-
ing constructed at Jacksonville. THE
mill will have a capacity of $50 barrels a
day. In addition to flour, quantities Of
stock feed will be turned out.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26
n az HARDING.

Des Moines, Ia. April 1S.-Goycrnor
w. &. Harding today announced ap-
pointFaent of Charles Falkeuhainer. Of
Dubuque, AZ 4 member of the state
board ofspharmacy. 70 succeed the late
A.NNCtsNiisOn. OF OelWein,s
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26
ONLY PART Of FUND
REQUIRED FOR ARMY
Sum Due Troops Amounts to
SCI, Legislature
Provided $4,000.

Pierre, S. d., April 19-Under the
ACT appropriating money for the boys
who served on the Mexican border.
each who had been there the full time
was to receive s75-and others serving
less time to be apportioned accordingly.
Consequently it is found that the sum
OF $61.323A AS will be paid out-as not
all served the full eight months. A
total of $4,000 had been appropriated
to coNer the item.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26
BROWN COUNTY FARMERS TO
EXPERIMENT WITH HEMP CROPS

Aberdeen, S. D., April 21-Farmers
OF Brown county will raise about 200
acres OF hemp this year, assisted by
the International Harvester
j. o: Haney, OF Grand Forks, will di-
rect the seeding. o. L. Kemper will
put in 100 acres. ". #. Clarke, 20 acres,
and Fred Kageran, 20 acres. on their
farms near Bath n their crops will be
worked by the same machines. The
crop is expected to run 1000 pounds to
the acre.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26

ASliftle thing fiks tripping the gears 81
III the forsrard apeeds IN HIS Canvas not
Buing t0 stopSAbfahsrn Tanbe, who had
90t@AA#f4raaAa Necdlea. cal. ina trans
opntlDentAt automobile trip with his fam
NY from Rortl2nd, Nc. SO he threw In
genr and for nine days backed
s. aoMly Until ne reAchedsI1 Los Angeles