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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-02
Get. lin an CIR

Yankton.-Word has been received
1T Yankton college from Coe l. Crow-
ord attorney for the college. that the
lanes j. Hill heirs have withdrawn
Ill objections to the allowance OF a
sift OF $4,000 to Yankton college in
he First National bank of st. Paul
othe credit or Yankton college. The
sudden deash Of Mr.. Hill in May. 1916,
made It necessary for a careful scru-
inizing of the funds already raised
W Yankton college and their invest
nent. This having been satisfactorily
completed, the decision IL announced.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-02
Crushed by Horse,

Milesville.-Mrs. Custer Mauer,
whose home was on a homestead west
of Milesville, died from injuries re-
ceived when she was crushed under
meath a horse. One Of the animals
hitched to a stoneboat became entan.
gled in the harness and Mrs. Mauer
was striving to straighten up the har.
ness when the horse circled around
and knocked her over and then fell
upon her. The unfortunate woman
was injured internally. She is sur
vived by a husband and five small
children, the youngest being scarcely
three months old.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-02
Cream Sales sto a pay.

Alcester.-Asa Hall, a progressive
farser living six riles north of Alces-
ter, is one Of the farmers of this part
Of South Dakota who are making a
great success OF dairytng. He milks
33 cows, using a milking machine,
which makes the work speedy and
easy. His checks for cream marketed
in n month tstaled $216.49. His av-
erage cream sales are about $40 per
day
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-02
Found Dead In Bed.

Doland.-Herman Summerfield, aged
55, for the last three years a resident
of this section, was found dead in bed
at HIS home on a farm in Belle PLANE
township, where he lived alone.
Death resulted from an attack Of heart
failure. He was a bachelor. The eve
ming before being found dead he ap
parently was feeling as well as ever
and visited with a neighbor.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-02

mas q small req
light M o { e d
near Its base to
indicate to motor
lists approaching
In the dark that 1t
Is a substantial
support for the
lights above, and
that the latter r
not m 9 ell y a
hanging cluster
beneath hi h
they can drive In
safety.
The overhead
m ps include
four white lights
mounted on arms
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-02
Company 0 Tralnlna Hard.

Parker.-Company d, modified
here, is being put through strenuous
training preparatory to moving to the
state encampment or to Deming. N.
M. Strenuous efforts are being put
forth by South Dakota senators and
representatives to have the cavalry
and infantry regiments of this state
sent to Fort Meade, Black Hills, for
training for France instead OF being
sent to Deming.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-02
prun1ist Ia Convicted

Sioux Falls.-Russell Z. Foster, Of a
local drug store, arrested on the
charge of selling liquor without a pre-
scription in violation of the bone dry
statewide prohibition law, was found
guilty and sentenced to pay a fine OF
800 and serve a term OF thrifty DAYS
in jail. He was granted a stay Of ten
days in which TO perfect an appeal
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-02

at right angles to each other, sur
mounted on arms at right angles to
each other, surmonted by a large red
light indicating hat automobiles must
keep to the right in passing.-Popular
Mechanics Magazine.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-02
sIacker Serves sentenee.

Sioux Faiis.-Ernst Tschantre. ar
-ested while employed as a farm hand
lear Hartford because he failed to reg
!ster under the selective draft law on
June z, is the first person arrested
IN this charge to complete his term in
lail. He has just been released from
he county Jail in this city after serv-
ng a term Of thirty days.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-02
Good Crops Near Murdo.

UNDERSTANDING that a good rain
at this time would be a good thing.
nevertheless, none of the crops are
suffering, and, in fact, crops have
been more promising. The small
grain harvest Is now on and the larg-
est yield ever harvested Is assured.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-02
Appropriate Tones.

"That temperance speaker has such
a strident voice."
"You wouldn't have him use speak
easy methods would your"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-02
G0TH|C-ROOF BARN
HAS BIGGEST SPACE
This Type of Structure Also Most
Attractive for Many Farm
Buildings.
HELPS FOR SMALL FARMER
he Need Not Improve His Property
Haphazardly When Journals, Text
Books and Catalogues Show
Him How to Plan.

Mr., William A. Radford win answer
questions AND give advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining to the
subject of building work on the farm, for
the readers of this paper. On account Of
his wide experience as Editor, Author and
Manufacturer, he is, without doubt, the
highest authority on all these subjects.
Address all inquiries to William A. Rad
ford, No.. 1927 Prairie avenue, Chicago,
Ill, and only inclose two-cent stamp for
reply.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-02
10 Build elevation al nalla.

Detlas.-At a meeting of the Farm
ers' union composed OF GREGORY and
Trip county farmers in Dallas at
once in order to get q share OF the
immense 1917 crop.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-02
To Aid state Sanitary Board.

DR.. ]. E. Phelps. superintendent of
the live stock sanitary board. has re-
turned from Washington, d. c., and
while there he was able to induce the
government to locate a man at Pierre,
to assist the live stock sanitary board
in South Dakota in it's duties concern.
ing the welfare of the live stock of the
state. DR.. Phelps also secured the
promise Of the federal authorities to
furnish the serum needed for tests
and this will greatly aid the work of
the board over the state.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-02
State Obtains Ground.

The state has purchased the Fuller
property east OF Capitol lake, and will
purchase other bordering property, so
that tie drive around the lake can be
completed from the capitol grounds.
giving the state the privilege of all
the land adjoining the lake. which oc-
cupies the eastern END OF the capito;
grounds, in Q natural depression which
made a fine opportunity for the artes.
Ian lake. The recent legislature ap-
%propriated the fund necessary for the
purchase of the land east Of the lake
10 complete the grounds.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-02
Claims Exceed safes Fund.

1t is expected that wolf bounty OF
about 60 cents on the dollar will be
paid this year, for the fiscal year end
ing June 80, 1916. Already the claims
amount to over 1000, and this will
be issued pro rata from the ~appropria.
ton made by the legislature. Late
years it has never been sufficient to
pay full value on the dollar for bounty.
Bounty for coyotes is $3.50 each.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-02
New Building at Dakota A."

All bids on the new university build.
ing will be in by August Fl. according
to the statement issued from the office
Of President Robert L. Slagle. The
contracts will be let at cnce, and it il
planned to begin construction in Sep
TENDER on the engineering building
and the women's building. The last
legislature appropriated $4,000 for
an engineering building and $685. 600
for a womeD's building. which will
house the women's gymnasium, the
home economics department and will
furnish added dormitory accommoda-
tons.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-02
WARNING LAMP FOR AUTolSTS
Red Light Near Base Of Street Stand.
ard Keeps Motorists From strik-
ing the Support.

An electric-light standard In the
center of a busy street In Minneapolis
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-09
LEAN FLYE(S CONVOY
AT ZEPPELIN BURIAL
Fleet of German Aeroplanes to
Take Part in Berlin Dem
onstration
AMSTERDAM, March 2.

AMSTERDAM, Mafcn y.
The Funeral OF Count Zeppelin will be
made the occasion of a great demonstration
I'm Berlin, said dispatches from the German
capital today Arrangements have not been
completed. but the ceremonies will include
the conveying of the body by a feet Of
German aeroplanes.
LONDON. March ..
Z Count Zeppelin. says a dispatch from
Berlin. transmitted by Reuters Amsterdam
correspondent, is dead at Charlottenburg.
near Berlin. from Inflammation Of the lungs
He was seyenty-eight years old.
In the death OF Ferdinand Count Won
Zeppelin. aeronautics loses one of it's doml-
nant figures. while Germany is bereft OF
one of the geniuses on whom she had re-
lied to aid the Empire to win the war
against the Entente Powers. BY the
means of the huge airshlps that bear the
name OF their inventor Germany expected
to invade England to wipe out the obstacle
that overwhelmed Napoleon a century ago
the channel-and to bring Albion TO its
knees by the first invasion of the tight little
isle in centuries
The Zeppelin the instrument with
which the Fatherand expected 10 accom-
plish this master stroke, but the aircraft
failed in this destiny. Zeppelin raids over
Britain have continued from time to time.
but the mission OF the hostile aircraft has
been solely TO create terror among the peo-
PIE, at first and after that provide spec
tacle TO make a holiday for Brtons in the
midst Of wars sinister concDmitants.
Nineteen years ago Count Zeppelin
d hrought his first airshiD. with which ia
name has henceforth been associated
Count Zeppelin several months ago out
lined 10 a correspondent his consuming am
btion at that tiipe. 1t was to fly from Ger
many to America IN dirgible. To accom-
plsh this Count Zeppelin declared a balloon
1000 feet long would be required. or 200
feet longer than the greatest or mis- present
fleet
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-09
$4,000 WORTH OF DYES
DESTROYED BY FLAMES
Fire Races Building of General Proc
essing Company--Loss Esti- :
mated at $50, 1000

Firsmen battled vanly for several hours
against flames of an unknown origin that
completely destroyed the three-story brick
dyehouse OF the General Processing Com
pany, at Amber street and Allegheny ave-
nue., and $4,000 worth OF American dyes.
The entire loss is estimated al $4,000.
The fire, which began In the dryroom Of
the plant was discovered shortly after D
O'Clock last night by an empoye, who
warned his fellow workmen, The flames
spread rapidly owing to the many chem
zeal preparations in the establishment
when the firemen arrived on the scene they
were greeted with solid sheet Of flames
that pierced through the roof and roared
through the windows.
Twenty-four horses were rescued from
an adjoining stable. which was sli htly
damaged by the fire. william q. Foulds. Of
Church lane, Germantown president of the
General Processing Company, today said
that he could not account for the manner
in which the blaze started. lie said that
all the machinery, dyestuffs and the build
ing were rendered absolutely valueless by
the flames
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-09

Accused of Firing Pointblank at Man.
Latter Denies Her Charges

Mrs Marie Knowles, accused OF hring
three shots pointblsnk at Thomas Haney,
when she met him on the street was heid
in $1,000 bail today by Magistrate Costello
at the Eighth and Jefferson streets station
on charges Of assault and battery with at
tempt to kill.
Mrs. Knowles, who lives at 1910 North
Perth street, said she had suffered at
Haney's hands. The first Of the bullets
passed between Haney's upraised arm and
his ear as he was walking late yesterday
with his father, Michael Haney. OF 1929
North warnock street, near Tenth and JEFF
ferson streets, within two squares or the
police station. The woman has been sepa-
rated from her husband for several years.
AT the hearing the elder Haney declared
that Mrs Knowles had called at their home
and demanded his son. saying that she
would get him and no one else would"
Young Haney. who is thirty-two years old.
denied Mrs. Knowles's accusations
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-09
LINCOLN GODFREY LEFT
ESTATE OF 81, ,092,573
Account Filed by Executors Of Finan.
cier Shows Disbursements Aggre-
eating $26,067

Lincoln Godfrey, Philadelphia fnsncler,
who died in February 1915, left an estate
OF sl,Os2,b73. according to an account filed
today for adjudication by the executors.
Lincoln Godfrey, Jr, william S. Godfrey
and the Philadelphia Trust Company.
Disbursements made thus far in settling
affairs OF the estate total sas,06T, This
sum includes a beauest " $4,000, paid to
the Episcopal Hospital.
An audit will he made before the Or
phsns' Court next month OF the account
in the estate Of David p. Less. late mem
Der Of the firm Of Leas & sicvitty. leather
merchants. The account estimates the
worth Of the estate at sl.5s3.324
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-09
MONEY ROW IN GYPSY
CAMP HALTS EXODUS
King and His Assistant Quarrel
and Cohorts Stop at
Station

Fate seems to hold the fortune telling
gypsies IN Philadelphia
Thirty of them are marooned In Broad
street station because the King and assis-
tant King got in a squabble over dividends.
the police say
The southeast corner OF the station re-
sembles a Romany camp and the incoming
traveller at first glance IL made to believe
he has struck a; "A slice OF either Bohemia
~ Egypt.
Brilliantly colored shawls and emphatic
iewelry which clnked with every step made
bold contrast with the dead walls OF the
station. The constant chatter Of the women
and the prattling of their children showed
there was much discomfort in camp despite
the fact that big hsrvests were made during
their stay in this city.
The little olony has been In the station
since last night. They went there to depart
for Hopewell. Lynchburg and other points
and made every preparation to leave In
accordance with their promise to the au-
thorties
Trouble between the men leaders cropped
out abruptly. They came to blows and two
policemen took them to city Hall.
As the women could not leave without
the men there was nothing to do but await
the deliberations Of justice.
The Pennsylvania Railroad could not put
them out OF the station. for the reason that
the Gypsies had their tickets which com
pels the company to act as host while they
are here
Il is possible that the two leaders will
declare peace tonight and he discharged,
which would simplify matters considerably
and enable patient tribe to quit the station,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-09

Daniel La Mont. a seaman on the Eng
lsh steamship Covington, which is loading
grain for the Allies at Cambria street wharf,
was busy old bee assuming a personal load
around the gilded "ginneries' OF Port Rich
mond last night. and near midnight brought
up at the saloon OF James Mahoney, at
Richmond and Clearfeld streets, where he
shouted whisky In the deep, salty way
OF his kind
When the bartender showed forth the de-
canter Daniel put II in his pocket and
started for the door. singing out Justify.
The Americans-will they hght-l guess
not guess not how bout the suffering
Belgians"? The bartender, grievously
stunned by this unusual attitude, made no
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-09
MONEY AND PIES LAND
BOY OF ii IN PRISON
Two Bakery Women Managers Victims
of Harvey Zenne's Fraud
Plan

Fourteen-year-old Harvey Innell played
Mrs. Mary Cheswick against Mrs. Ella
DAILY for 81 and then turned around and
played Mrs, Ella DAILY against Mrs. Mary
Cheswick for six pies-and now he is in the
tolls of the law. accused Of obtaining money
and pie under false pretenses.
Iennell. who lives at $40 Walnut street.
Camden. wrote two notes according to the
police. one he presented to Mrs. DAILY. who
is manager of the Samuel W. fibbs bakery.
a Fifth and Benson streets, Camden, and
the other to Mrs, cheswiCk. manager Of the
Samuel w. Hibbs bakery. al AL Broadway.
Camden The one asked for 81 in small
change i'm the name Of Mrs Cheswick the
other asked for six assorted pies in the
name of Mrs. DAILY. When the two man
ayers checked up accounts today the fraud
was discovered. Xennell's case is being held
over for investigation by Recorder Stack
house.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-09
Burke'S BdrrOOm Held
Under AdUisement
Continued from Page One

lated and that the sanctity or the home had
been mperied." >"
At this point he was cautioned by Foss
not 10 reflect upon the court
He IL merely rejecting n reflect on"
interposed Judge Martin. smiling
High school girls, the Rev Mr.. Adamson
said. would be forced TO pass the saloon
on their way to and from the West Phila-
delpha High School, as the corner is an
intersection point for trolley lines.
Among the witnesses ca He'd by the remon-
strants was the Rev. Francis f. Hort. pas
tor of the Calvin Presbyterian Church Six
tieth and Master streets. lie said that the
official board of the church and its 975 men,
bers opposed the opening. Of Burkes salon
on the ground that it ran down" the char
scter of the neighborhood and interfered
with the work of the church
An analysis of the district in which the
saloon Is located was then given by Mr..
Taught He said that of 1885 houses can
vassed the occupants of 1862 were opposed
to the Burke saloon and that 10 out OF 3lS
voters within two blocks of the saloon were
also opposed to it.
TOO MANY SALOONS
In conclusion the remonstrance attorneys
called upon all persons protesting against
the saloon to stand up. About twenty-five
men and twenty women arose from their
seats.
Remonstrance against the application by
James Harrington for renewal of his license
at 16 North Tenth street was withdrawn
by Taught
John Featherstone was refused a license
TO open a saloon at Sixty-frst and Arch
streets ~hen Taught showed that there are
three saloons within a radius OF three
squares Featherstone, who said he was an
ex-carpenter. ffty-fve years old, furnished
as proof of his good character the fact
that he had worked as carpenter for one
frm for twenty-eight years.
DO you know anything about a saloon -
asked Judge. Martin
Yes, | was a bartender for two years
about 1871" replied Featherstone
THAT is pretty long ago." commented
Judge Finetter DO you think you could
mix a Bronx cocktail?"
Featherstone admitted that he could not
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-09
HOPE TO STRIKE OIL
ON DELAWARE BAY SHORE
Ohio Prospectors Obtaining Options on
Thousands of Acres With Pur-
pose of Drilling Wells

WILMINGTON. De'., March 9.-"Dela-
ware as an oil.producing state" This may
seem funny to the average Delawaresn. but
II 1t is a joke It will be an expensive one ia
NJ. $. Luther. OF Lancaster. o.. one OF the
largest oiI-well operators in the West. II he
succeeds in negotiations now being made
with Delaware landowners.
Acting in behalf OF Luther. James Hen
derson. Of Junction city. Perry County. o.,
is making an effort to lease 10000 acres
Of Delaware land for fifteen years with n
view to prospecting thereon. He has been
in Dover since January %. and has obtained
options on about 10000 acres OF land be
tween the b8yshore and the Delaware Rail
road. with the hope Of obtaining the re-
mainder OF the $4,000.
As soon as the weather permits they plan
to drill wells going to depth Of $500 feet
II necessary The cost OF the experiment
will be- between $4,000 and $4,000
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-09

OIIOSkISS OIGS&SI IIGIO
bill into Lalu!
On Monday, March IL, vitality important bill
is expected to come up for vote before the New
Jersey Assembly,
This bill affects DIRECTLY every business and
business man-every farmer-every manufac-
turer-EVERY CITIZEN in the entire State.
1t is sound, sensible, workable measure
give the Board of Public Utility Commissioners
authority determine how trains should be
manned. 1t empowers this Board to COMPEL
railroads to every train the Board shall
order
This neW Law WILL ACCOMPLISH the
uery things for wtich the "fuU crew" Zaw
was enacted-and in wl1ich it has failed:-
Make adequate, but not excessive crew
for every freight and passenger train;
Completely protect both trainrnen and public
Railroads exist to provide adequate and
safe transportation service both for pas
sengers and freight.
Public interest lies in getting such service.
The railroads must have facilities traffic
with regularity dspatoh-and do it with safety
and economy.
The Trustees of the State Chamber through the
Bureau of State Research made exhaustive
study of the workings of the "full crew. law
The proposed bill carries the recommends
tions of their report
1t is an adequate, effective and workable
Manufacturers, business organizations the
Grange, the press and the State Chamber of
Commerce ALL OPPOSE THE EXISTING
LAW AND FAVOR THIS NEW BILL!
Every legislator in this state .uiN feel the
responsibility that is placed squarely on
his shoulders when the time comes to vote!
He should be given the expressed wish-direct
of his constituents, each one
Write or telephone or otherwise con,n1uni-
cate Dith your representative in the State
Legislature and tell him that you feel that
this bill should be enacted.
He will appreciate your interest.
The time is short get in communication with
him TODAY.
The bill has the hearty Endorsement of Boards
of Trade and Chambers of Commerce in the
leading cities throughout the State it has the
strong support of intelligent, public spirited
citizens!
1t should be enacted.
It should pass the Assembly without delay
We urge YOU to let your Representative know
that, in supporting this BILL he is voting as YOU
would have him vote.
New Jersey State Chamber Of Commerce
Newark, New Jersey
k- --..- !. u az
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-09
TALKS ON THE NEW CIVICS
Business Science Club Hears Address
on School Methods

Prof. J. Lynn Bernard, OF the School of
Pedagogy. addressed the members of the
Business Science Club at the weekly lunch
con at the Hotel Adelphia today, taking
for his subject The New Civics"
Professor Barnard spoke OF the change
that has taken place in the matter OF in
structing the young. and said that under
the present system the child did not have
to wait until ii reached the eighth grade
before IL became acquainted with the things
IT should have been trained in from the
time II entered school.
The speaker said the system in vogue now
had been success and the children were
quick to grasp this line of instr ucton
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-09
BELLIGERENT BRITISH JACK TAR
FINDS AN AMERICAN WHO FIGHTS
Takes Cargo of Port Richmond Booze and Tries to Rule
Land Thereabout-Shows Sympathy for Allies by
~Chucking Belgian Block Into Saloon

move and when Daniel got outside he hurled
a Belgian block through the saloon window
by way OF protest
Policeman o'Conner. of the East Girard
avenue station, came up at this moment.
and seeing La Mont lying on the ground
after his effort. reproached him gently,
saying, Now look what you've done-come
on with me-"
You're an American and you won't
fght." exclaimed Daniel, rising up and
making a pass at OConner Look at the
Belg-"
O'Conner hit him on the jaw. knocking
him out and soon Daniel was at st. Mary s
Hospital being repaired. Magistrate Cos
tello today sentenced the seaman to thirty
days In prison.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-09
Hangs Child, Then Kills Herself

CEDAR RAPIDS. la. March 9.--Anua
Nelson. twenty.nine hanged her three-year.
old daughter TO a chandelier early today.
then went to an adjoining room and hanged
herself from another chandelier. It is
thought that the death of her husband
recently caused her TO lose her mind