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The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-03-07
CODY C~nOPSTICkS

Matt Richards hauled a load Of hay
last week. 80.
e, H. Hamilton was In Wood Of,
business Saturday.
Willie Wolf was at the post ONCE
Sunday for his mail. El
Got your seed .corn shelled ready
for spring plantingY .ta
Got the plow lays all SHARPE Get.
ting close to that time. =
w. j. Egleston and wife called at
Will Smiths Sunday afternoon.
Go to E. H.. Hamilton II you want
a petition drawn up to circulate.
The Cody School nomination last
Tuesday at the Paleck school house.
Gust Gunner has six dandy little
calves which makes his flock look
larger.
Harry burlington and Jas Paleck
tried to wind up the little ball Of
yarn again Tuesday.
One week Of real winter weather.
Today IL looks different. Spring ID
at the door. Are you readyf
What was the smattet, with every
bodys ears MondayP They went a.
round with their ear lapspulied down
and their hands over their nose.
Can't complain though. Amt had
much Of 1t this winter.
(Too late for last yssk.) ~
Will Smith vas trsdeing In Wood
Saturday. =
f. Clips called at Cody Sinnings last
Saturday evening.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-03-07

I'd the other day and the boys with
their respective fathers were on hand
The boys drew numbers, No. l hav-
ing firrt choice of the cattle, No. 2
took second choice and so on. This
gave tie boys a chance to exhibit
their skill In judging. The boys bpr-
rowed the money Of their banker CIV
ing a mortgage on the stock. Mellette
county can boast Of a fine club OF, lit
tie stockmen who will do their bit to
make this locality famous for fine cat
tie. . . t.E
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-03-07

~ FUR SALF-Nine three months
old pigs. Inquire at this Office. 5 3t
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-03-07

WAN led From 3 to \ Barred
Plymouth Rock Cockrels. l.. X.
Larsen, Wood, 5. ID. hltp
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-06
MOB DEMANDS NEGRO
CHARGED WY7HSHOOTZNG
DOWN DEPUTY SHERIFF
Cro,od Of More Than a Thous-
and Packs Public Square
in Washington, Ga.
LRy Associated Press. j

WASHINGTON. GA. Oct. 5.-More
than thousand persons were packed
into the courthouse square at 10 o'clock
tonight demanding that Jack Gordon,
a negro, who last night shot and killed
Deputy Sheriff Red Freeman. in Lin
coin County, be turned over to them.
The prisoner will be delivered to the
sheriff of Lincoln County. 1t was re-
ported. and the sheriff of Lincoln
County is said to be on the way here.
There are said to be many, Lincoln
County people in the crowd in the
courthouse square in this county.
One negro has been killed and two
others whipped because of their alleged
boastful talk of last nights killing of
the deputy.
Five negroes have been captured by
posse at the scene of the killing of
the deputy and are being held until
the prisoner (Gordon) can be taken
by the mob to the scene, it is reported.
1t is the plan of the mob to lynch six
negroes before daylight
Sheriff Kelly. OF Lincoln County. was
reported OH his way here from Camak
in an automobile. Sheriff Galloway.
of Wilkes County. is on plantation
and does not know of the situation
at the Jail
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-06
GERlMANYRECALLSARWY
IN BALTIC PROVINCES
TO AVOID BLOCKADE
InferAllied Commander Ad-
rised Demands of Council
viii Be Complied With.
IRy Associated Press.l

. PARIS, Oct. 5.-Germany has de-
livered to General Dupont, commander
Of the nter-allied mission at Berlin. a
memorandum declaring that it has re-
called General Won der GoltZ, COM
mander of the German troops in the
Baltic provinces and Lithuania; has
stopped pay, supplies and munitions
10 the German troops there and is
doing everything possible to bring
about the withdrawal of the Gcrma II
soldiers in accordance with the de-
mand OF the supreme council.
General Won Eberhard has been ap-
pointed in place of General Won der
Goltz to take charge of the evacuation.
The memorandum insists that Germany
has exhausted its means of coercion
and requests the appointment of an
allied commission to visit the Baltic
provinces and verify this fact
According to Basle advices to the
Journal, the German government has
further issued a proclamation TO the
German troops in the Baltic provinces
eXhorting them to withdraw from
former Russian territory in order /"
avert the blockade Of Germany and
other military measures threatened by
tho supreme council
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-06
SENATOR JOHNSON DECIDES
TO CONTINUE PACIFIC TOUR
Declares Receptions Accorded Him In
California Are beyond His
Fondest Expectations.
IBy Universal scrvice.l

WASHINGTON. Oct. s. Senator
Hiram Johnson. of California. who has
been on the Pacific Coast delivering
speeches against the league OF nations
covenant and the peace treaty, will not
return to Washington until he has
completed his tour it was definitely
announced here today.
Senator Johnson spent today at his
home in San Francisco. and tonight he
is en- route to Portland Ore, where he
will speak AT the auditorium Tuesday
night He will be the guest of honor
at a dinner given by the Republican
Club OF Portland Tuesday evening. and
at noon of that day he will address a
luncheon given by the Chamber Of
Commerce.
After leaving Portland the Senator'S
schedule will take him to Tacoma,
Wash. for noon meeting on Wednes-
day: Seattle. the same evening. and
Spokane the succeeding day. He Is
slated to make addresses at Ogden,
Utah; Salt Lake City and Denver, Col,
before he starts back to Washington
Senator Johnson declares that the size
and enthusiasm OF his audiences in
California and the warmth OF the re-
ceptions given him in his home State
exceeded his fondest expectations.
The common people" he said. will
settle this issue IL they are only given
an opportunity to hear both sides"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-06
CLAIM SENATOR HARDING
OUT OF PRESIDENTIAL RACE
Ohio Man Said 20 Have Advised Friends
lie PrcferS to BE In the
Senate.
INV Universal seryIce.1

CoLUMBUS. OHIO, Oct. 5.-Political
through a letter written by United
n friend that the Senator will not seek
the Republican nomination for the
presidency, but that he will ask renomi-
nation Senator.
The withdrawal OF Senator Harding
opens wide the field in Ohio and marks
incidentally: the first time since 1892,
aspirant for the presidency. In 1896
and 1900 1t was William Mex Kinley; in
1904 Mark Hanna had his eyes on the
Joseph r. Foraker and William Howard
Taft and in 1912 Taft again. In l01G
Ohio supported Theodore T. Burton.
eliminated. the second choice Of Ohio
Republicans at this time is probably
Brigadier-General Charles G. Dawes,
of Chicago. 80
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-06
REDS AND SOX REST
AS RAIN HALTS TILT
Postponed Game Slated for Sun
day to Be Played in
Chicago Today.
ELLER TO OPPOSE WILLIAMS
Gleason Still Confident His
American Leaguers Can
Come From Behind.
ELLER TO OPPOSE WILLIAMS

CHICAGO. Oct. 5.-Rain fell heavily
today and soaked Comiskey Park to
such an extent that 1t was impossible
to play the fifth game of the worlds
series between the Cincinnati Reds
and the Chicago White Sox
me sun came out in the afternoon
and the game will be played here to-
morrow unless there is further de-
luge
The postponement was of no ad-
Moran planned TO pitch Hod Eiler, VINO
mas not had his innings in the box.
,,,h oIt TO the bruised and battered Sox:
the games played SO far. it was a
W, who vas was beaten at Cincinnati las!
Manager Gleason had intended to send
him into the box today
Scored One Earned Run.
In the series TO date the ,sox have
earned" The hard hitting Reds on
the other hand, have accumulated ff-
teen teen runs runs; partly earned and partly
:; The "a atssndance ten for the four games
get, s2o7.5l6.6o; the clubs sl3S, ,3i4 80
and the National Commission S3S,-
AS most of the sox have homes here
the enforced idleness today found them
happily situated, but the Reds spent
4, rather restless day at their hotel,
playing cards and dining. For the most
part they planned 10 attend the
theater tonight.
-Four games remain to be played II
the full schedule is required but
Manager Moran and the Cincinnati fans
believe that the fun route will not
game lead they believe that they have
condition where the Chicasoans
I "a n Nnf h
| tory.
Gleason Still Hopeful.
| On the other hand, Manager Glea-
hearted.
we got best coming from behind :
said he. land you watch the Sox 20
| to it from now on. We have had the
worst of the breaks all along and
think. too. that we were conf
dent. That was natural for Cincin-
nat. supporters wanted odds, even after
the Reds had taken the first game.
Naturally, we were confident. we'!l
even up the series with the next two
games. Cicotte deserved TO win yes
terday"
The diamond was covered with can
vas last night and it protected the in
field from the rain. The umpires in
Spected the field this afternoon and
said that it would be in excellent con-
dition tomorrow If there was no moro
rain.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-06
STEEL COMPANIES PLAN
TO START IDLE PLANTS
Offer Special Inducements to Workers
to Return to Work This
Morning.
BIG SCARE SAYS FOSTEJ,
Labor Leader Asserts Strikers Are
Digging In and That Ranks VIII
Hold Firm as They Have Done i'm
Past Weeks.
LEY Aa,ociatnhpraa.n


PITTSBURGH, Oct. 5.-As tho stee,
strike entered upon its third week. the
union workers prepared to dig in" for
siege, while the steel companies ar.
ranged to make another attempt TO
start up idle plants tomorrow morn
ing. Through page newspaper adver-
tisements and personal appeals the
companies have put forth efforts to get
sufiicient men back to start up some
of the works that have been suspended
since the strike began.
Secretary William Z. Foster, OF the
national strike committee, said he was
| confident the companies would fail and
that. the ranks of the organized men
would hold firm. 1T is only another
he to addad oS ars bIek to the
ground"
Preparations to begin operations to-
Weirton. w Va; Donora. Monessen,
Braddock. Rankin, Sharon and in the
city of Pittsburgh. In some instances
start up until sufficient men indicate
their desire to return TO work to prop
erly operate plants.
The. Jones ani Laughlin works of
Pittsburgh, have been greatly crippled
by the strike, more SO than company
officials admit, according to strlk o
To-Day. union leaders
claim that only twelve cars of finished
steel are being turned out daily, while
the normal output Is l25 cars. This
information was obtained from reports
furnished headquarters by union train
men. 1t was stated. The company
claims that only part of its night shift
is seriously affected.
The strike zone in the Pittsburgh
district was quiet today. y few meet
ings were held. The largest was at
Homestead, where several thousand
strikers were addressed by union or
EnniZerS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-06
COLONEL HOUSE AND WIFE
LEAVE PARIS FOR BREST
VIII Sail for the United States Monday
On Steamer Northern
Pacific.
Inv Associated Press. !

PARIS. Oct. 5.-Colonel T.. NJ House,
of the American peace delegation. ac-
compa MED by Mrs. House, left Paris
for Brest tonight. They will sail for
the United states Monday on the
steamship Northern Paciac.
1t was announced by Colonel House
that his plans on arriving i'm the United
States were uncertain. He expects to
see President Wilson as soon as the
President is able to receive visitors,
and said lie was ready to return to
Europe or do anything else the Presi-
dent wishes him to do.
colonel House said the Supreme
Council probably would continue it's
sessions In Paris for an indefinite
period and that President Wilson. after
ratification OF the German treaty by
three. of the great powers. probably
would call meeting Of the league OF
nations executive council, to be held
In Paris. as 1t would be impossible for
the members to go to Washington
within two weeks. which is the period
the treaty allows the council after the
ratification of the treaty to Settle the
Saar Valley problem.
Colonel House added that this meet :
ing of the executive council likely
would deal only with the Saar Valley
problem. leaving other matters for 4
later meeting In Washington.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-06
LANGLEY FIELD AVIATOR
KILLED WHILE LANDING
Colonel Dodd's Body Wedged Be-
tween Tree and Engine, Chok-
ing Him to Death.
ANOTHER PLANE WRECKED
One Mans Life Saved When he Is
Hurled Into Branches OF Nearby
Trce-Mayor Davis Is Badly
Injured.
IBy Associated d Press. !

PHILADELPHIA. Oct. 5. Fifteen
minutes after Colonel Townsend Dodd.
commander OF Langley Field. Virginia,
had been killed in landing at the Bus
Teton aviation field near here today. a
second airplane made a bad landing
and three other army officers were in
tured. TWO OF tnem. Major NJ Davis
and second-Lieutenant Charles r. Colt
seriously
The two airplanes were on their way
10 Mineoia l.. l.. from where 1t was
planned 10 start eight army aviators
Wednesday. Major Davis. in a large
Martin bombing plane, was to have
Colonel Dodd. accompanied by Ser
geant q. Hess, was plotting a De Havi-
land fopr-type O machine from Lang
tie.d shortly before 80 O'Clock L. M.,
and in landing crashed into a tree. The
mashine naSa ne was wrecked and Colonel
the engine and the gasoline tank that
he literally was choked to death. Ser
geant Hess was pitched out OF the ma
escaped with slight bruises.
Colonel Dodds body had scarcely
been removed from the wreckage be-
Major Davis. who was plotting the ma
chine from Wash gton. apparentiy
ing where the surface was smooth. he
landed on rough ground. The plane
stuck its nose into the ground, topp! ed
over, smashing both wings and the
fusilage. Major Davis had his arm and
nose broken and Was injured inter
nally., while Lieutenant Colt suffered
broken leg. decorations and internal
injuries. Al the hospital, where they
were taken. Lieutenant Colts condi-
tion was said TO be grave: There were
ers being Captain Howard T. Douglass
Sergeant Harry r. kasaC and a private
whose name was not learned The last
three were only slightly bruised.
y large crowd which had assembled
to watch the Landing and departure of
q nj vii hot
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-06
OFFICIALS ARREST MAN
ONCHARGE OFSTEALWG
BONDS WORTH $I78, 600
Florida Bank Locales w. E..
Singleton and Warrant Is
SerceG on Him.
IRv Associated Press

OCALA. FLA. Oct. 5.-A man be-
lieved to be Ben Durkoutz. wanted on
the charge of taking S17S,000 in Lib
crty bonds belonging to the National
Surety Company of New York. was
arrested here last night at the insti-
cation of the Ocala National Bank.
The bonds were abstracted from a
messenger of Richard Whitney Il Co.
in New York on August ~ last.
as FL T. Singleton, but his handwrit-
ing is said to be similar to that OF
Durkoutz. 1t is claimed, too. that he
is very !1uch like photograph or
the latter III the hands of the local
authorities. When arrested the man
was riding II. an automobile which
was stolen, II Is asserted. He Is being
held for identification.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-06
ALL IN READINESS
FOR FAIR OPENING
Bustle and Confusion Marks
Final Preparations for
Annual Exposition.
GATES SWING OPEN AT 8
Heat of Sunday Causes Death of
Several Fine Animals
Brought as Exhibits.

Bustle and confusion. the din of
hammers and the lowing of herds of
priceless cattle as they were led TO
their stalls, marked the final prepara-
tions yesterday for the grand opening
OF the fourteenth annual State Fair.
which takes place this morning at
s o'clock.
Truck loads OF contcctions and sup
plies hurried hither and thithcr. Mag
nitic!ent race horses, swathed in
blankets. although the sun was pour
Ing down pi,iless. burning heat.
were worked out on the dust-proof
track. great city OF tents sp-ang
up throughout the day
Mem sweated until their clothing
was <,r!ng!ng wet pounding stakes
into the earth. Squads Of soldiers
made hnal preparations for the gov
erhment exhibit in the main building
CARRIER Pigeon Leaves.
One carrier pigeon. veteran of
here, slipped through its cage door.
Gossd hsh nso 9Ssrhsnd fSe s1 s and
swiftly back to Washington
brushes were administering the final
were carefully scraping the horns OF
their cattle to make them appear TO
the best advantage.
with pedigrees reaching back 2o0 or
500 years. painted with the heat as
their owners slicked their coats and
covered them with fly nets OF
blankets.
Strings of ribbons. some of them
eontait.!ng more than 100. were hung
by the farmers over their exhibits.
! $1,000 Hog IIent Victim.
| AS though in conspiracy to make II
/ as uncomfortable as possible the sur
shone pitilessly out OF cloudless sky
It's owners to save Ut.
Several prize chickens and a few OF
the smaller animals on exhibition also
of open ground was covered with
every known kind of farm machinery
Ssusa Ss there f1is WAS not e10qEh> room to
Poultry. pigeons and pet stock eS-
hibits already have filled the space
sTsfned ot to these exhbis GSs The Fed
The grounds W Where sirea Women aonsepy cam an
leave their babies while resting.
Proclamation by Mayor.
In view Of this fact Mayor Ainsiie
has assued the following proclama-
tion:
The directors of the Virginia state
mond Day. The Council Of Of II the city city
or Richmond. by Joint resolution, ap-
proved September 80 1919. has de-
clared Wednesday. October s, TO be a
holiday so far as all OF the city de-
nartments are concerned. in order
city government may be enabled TO
attend the state Fair on that day.
and has requested and authorized the
Mayor Of the city to issue a proclama-
ton accordingly.
f'The-eSore, in pursuance OF that
resolution. hereby give notice that
the municipal offices will be closed,
and that work in all the city depart
ments will be suspended during the
whole OF that day, except such work
as may be necessary. which will be
determined by the heads OF the re-
spective departments.
Furthermore. respectfully call
upon citizens generally to observe the
day day as holiday and I'd, attend attend the fair.
far as it may be done. their estab-
lishments be closed SO that their en-
Lloyees may join in making Richmond
Day a great success"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-06
Official Terms Relative
to Settlement Of Strike

LONDON, Oct. 5.-1'hc official
terms OF settlement OF the British
railway strike nrc:
"Ftrst-Work shall be resumed
Immediately.
"Sccond-NcGotintio will he re-
sumed on the understanding TINT
they shall be completed before the
end of the year.
"rhird-WnEes will be stabilized
mt the present level until Scptcm-
her 30, 1920, md Mt my time nftcr
August 1 they mny he renewed in
the light of circumstnnces then
existing.
"Fourth-No adult railway men In
Great britain shall receive less thnn
hfty-one shi1liugs per week while
the cost of living Is 10 per cent
u.sovc the prc-wnr level.
"Fifth-rhe railway union agrees
that their men will work hnr-
monlously with the men who re-
turned TO work, or who remained
ut work during the strike. Nor
shall there be amy victimizntfon OF
strikers.
"Sfxth-Arrenrs of wages will be
pnid ON resumption of work,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-06
KING AND QUEEN TRAVEL
BY MOTOR CAR TO LONDON
Royal Pair Could Have Had SpeciaI
Trnfn, But Ruler Preferred
Automobile.
[Ry Universal seryice.l

LONDON, Oct. 5-How King George
and Queen Mary tempted the speed law
to reach London was learned today
when details became known of their
remarkable journey from Balmoral to
buckingham Palace, ending last night
They motored 2i0 miles through the
Scotch mountainous region Friday
stopping that night at I<owther Castle,
as the guests of Lord Lonsdaie.
Yesterday they covered 301 miles in
ten and q half hours, the laws limit
being thirty miles an hour.
The royal couple could have had a
special train, but the King insisted on
a motor.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-06
TROOPS ARE CONCENTRATED
IN INDIANA STEEL DISTRICT
Authorities Mass Men to Prevent Riots
When Mills Omen Early This
Morning.

GARY, IND, Oct. 5.-The authorities
were prepared tonight to take a deter
mined stand If trouble develops to-
morrow when steel workers return to
hundred troops have been concentratc cd
at Indiana liarbor. where $500 men
are expected TO march into the plants
for work at o'clock tomorrow
morning.
Governor Goodrich today issued "A
proclamation of martial law. The
military authorities were empowered
to I'LL in the name OF any town or dis
trict where they considered martial
law necessary. AT the first sign of
trouble the proclamation Will be posted
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-06
OWNER OF RADIUM DEAD
Mrs. Kari KiIthiil' Snccumbs to Disease
Which Mineral Was Sup ~
posed to Cure. 49,
fRy Universal seryiee.l

hill, of Denver. colo, owner
of the only source OF radium In this
country. died tonight In a local safif-!
tarium OF cancer. the malady which
the mineral she controlled was sup-j
posed to cure. ~
Mrs, Kilthill came mere last year fora
treatment by specialists. The treAt.
ment appeared to be successful at ,firsks
but the Improvement was followed BY,
relapse. The remains will be cre4
mated and the ashes sent to herktoS.;
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-06
1RUCE IS DECLARED IN BRITISH RAILWAY STRIKE
PRESIDENT IS NOW BELIEVED ON ROAD TO RECOVERY
CONFERENCE OF CAPITAL AND LABOR OPENS IiODA
Atlanta Now Ready
to Receive Veterans
IBr Associated Press.I

ALTA MIA, Oct. 5-All prepnra-
tions hnre been made for the enter
tainmcnt OF the United Confederate
Veterans, who meet here In annual
reunion Tuesday. Atlanta In pre-
pnred to receive nll who come, the
local committee stated tonight.
In anticipation OF the event the
city In well decorated tonight with
bunting, there being practically no
building In the business section
thnt does not cnrry the Confederate
emblem. great ninny residences
also display nnSs. Along with tho
Confederate hnE. of course, tho
Stars md Stripes nre shown, and
mnny houscs carry the cOlors OF our
associates in the lnst vnr nS well.
The Inst tent of the big encamp-
mcnt In Piedmont Park, known n,
lamp JOscph T.. Johnson, Wns
pitched today and Il Is now ready
for the occupants.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-06
SYLVIA PAMKHURST SAILS
Quietly Leaves London and Starts for
America, Where She VIII
Lecture.
IBy Universal Service. ]

LONDON. Oct. 5.-Sylvia Pankhurst.
the famous militant" suffrage leader,
has just quietly sailed for America, It
was learned today. 1t is stated that
because Of her forthcoming lecture
tour In the United States she will
have some things to say that will not
please the British authorities. che
feared interference with her plans,
and, therefore, avoided all publicity In
connection with her trip,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-06
MISS GLASS TO WED
Wedding of Daughter of Secretary OF
the Treasury To Take Place
November I.

LYNCHBURG. VA, Oct 5.-Mr. and
Mrs. Carter Glass announced the en-
easement and approaching maria ge
Glass to John Guerrant Boatwright,
OF Danvilie. The wedding Is to take
place at the Church of the Covenant,
Washington, November I. following z
which there will be a reception at Mr..
Glass Washington residence,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-06
TROLLEY CAR KILLS FIVE
Entire Ohio Family Is Wiped Out In
| CrOssinE-Crnsh at
Springfield.
fRv Universal Service. !

family was killed today when an in
terurhan car near Donneilsvilie hit
an automobile killing $. c. CrOe, his
wife and three children. All met
death instantly. Carelessness on the
part OF tho driver OF the automobile
was given by the coroner as the
cause for the accident