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The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-01-06
Torrens Registration system.

This Is a system of registration Of
titles to real estate introduced by Sir
Robert TOrrens In Australia, and
bears his name. This system Of Off
cial examination and registration Of
titles has been adopted in Australia,
England, New Zealand, British Column
bia and parts of Canada. In a modi.
fled form 1t is used in several states Of
the Union, In Hawaii and in the Phil.
ippines.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-01-06
Peculiarities Of Hair

Examined through a microscope, the
hair may show certain peculiarities;
the hairs of different people vary con-
siderably: Apart from color, they may
be coarse. medium, or fine; in shape
they may be round or oval in struc.
ture they may be made up of large or
small rings. Certain races, too, have
hair Of a very distinctive type. ,
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-01-06

NuluIuliy, L nau II quiet little lauSl
over this screed Of Percy's, taking i
for a joke; a poor joke and in rathei
bad taste, | thought. In that mood
handed the letter to Lisette for her t
read. She didn't laugh, but she die
look a bit Scornful and put about, il
you know what | mean.
81 don't suppose the blue-eyed cir
would appeal to YOU" she said
though the horse and the dog might
When do you start?"
We discovered that Meridian TO-
west of Greenwich split the state OF
Colorado just beyond Denver, Colorado
Springs and Pueblo, and the hunting.
ground plotted out for me took In
three-fOurthS of the remainder of the
state, a slice of Utah, q good bit bigger
slice Of New Mexico, with a bite out
Of the northeastern corner Of Arizona,
just for good measure.
Me for the wild and woOlly ="
braycd. Don't you see me rugged out
in Il nice, hairy pair of Snaps and
riding hell-bent-for-leather-I believe
hA'At - IL bAll bN1ONCI Tie SlliDh-
capped peaks or the boundless prairies.
rs the case may be? But just imagine
Percy the immaculate pulling a bone
head Joke like this!
You are taking it for a joker" she
questioned.
"Sure am; and it's a rather rotten
one at that, | should say-considering
the sOutce."
you won't go to look for the
blue-eyed girl with nut-brown hair and
the cunning little mole? Think of what
you may be missing"
For just one crazy minute I had a
bunch, or a p~remOnition, or whatever
you like TO call it, that the letter might
not be a joke. Grandfather Jasper had
always been n bit eccentric-a rich
mans privilege and a rich old mans
incontestable right. What If he had
actually done this thing to me?-a
thing scarcely less devastating than
cutting me off without a penny? On
the spur Of the moment l said:
IF should go, would you wait for
me, Lisette?"
She took her time about answering
"a good and sufficient plenty of it.
6" think perhaps I'd better not
change the ring back, %Stannie," she
said, sort of wintrily. "If there is any
money and you should happen to find
it, you would probably fling 4 all
away before you could get back to Bos-
ton. Besides, there is the blue-eyed
girl; If she should bring you a fortune,
you'd have TO marry her, wouldn't you?
You are big and strong, and-Well--er
-nice in a good many ways, Stannie,
and much too good-looklng for your
own good; but when you marry-if
you do marry-yOu'd better be sure
that the girl has money enough to buy
her own hats. / haven't enough, as
you know"
- know only too well that the love
~in-a-cOttage idea has never appealed
TO YOU" I said, with the regretful stop
pulled all the way out in Difference to
the sentimental decencies.
mot in the least, Stannie, dear not
in the littlest least"
This appeared to be the end Of u
rather lukewarm love-dream, and to
be really honest and aboveboard about
1t, / am obliged to confess that 1t
didn't break as many bones for me as
| suppose it should have. Anyway, u
half-hour or SO after / had said good
by to Lisette l met Jack Downing:
and when he asked me If I didn't want
to go with him and a bunch of the
fellows for a little spin down the coast
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-01-06

of Maine in his motor cruiser, l fell
for the invitation so suddenly that he
hadn't a ghost Of a chance to back out,
If he had wanted TO.
So, a few hours beyond that touch
ing little scene at 'The Rockerie." you
may figure rue, IL you please. spinning
the wheel of n of the nattiest little
boats on the North shore, with a fresh
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-09
CAME WARDENs TO MEET
here TUESDAY MORNING
Governor TrinNe and Com.
missioner Lee Among Speak.
crs on Program.

An OF tho regular gamo wardcns OF
the State will meet for joint con-
florence ana discussion this week
Tho meeting in Richmond will he
held In tho hall OF the House OF Dele
gates tomorrow and Wednesday. The
meeting OF tho wardens of the Blue
Ridge division will follow tho ono at
Richmond and will DO held at Roa-
noke Friday and Saturday. Tho Blue
Ridge division Is under the super
vision of Clarence w. Williams.
Tho meeting In Richmond, which
opens at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning.
Will attract a large attendance owing
TO tho development OF tho work OF the
Gamo Department undcr w. Nc
Donald Lee. the now commissioner,
and the vital subjects scheduled for
discussion. The subjects OF these
discussions have all been assigned
and cover every phase of the dog
| laws. as we'll as game and fish laws.
Governor Tr!nklc will address the
wardens and officials Tuesday morn
ing. He will be followed by Commits
Sloner Lee and Secretary Hart. The
wardcns will follow Immediately In
tho various discussions. every county
I'm tho State being represented by tho
game wardcns. who como In actual
| daily contact with those who supper,
the department., the huntsmen and
| tho farmer
On "Wednesday. addresses Will he
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-09
FAULTY STORING OF COAL
IS SUBJECT OF WARNING
Danger of Spontaneous Com.
buslion Discussed by Fire
Prevention Bureau Chief.

In connection with the observance
of Fire Prevention Week" beginning
today, Chief l.. : Jones. OF the Bu
reau OF Fire Prevention. issues a warn
ins against the faulty storing of soft
coal The danger of spcn,ancous
combustion in this respect is con
sidcrcd q serious fire hazard when
large quantities of soft coal are
stored ~ the open" he says. ut
should lie in separate piles" When
the coal is stored in Easements Chico.
Jones recc mmends thut the following
rules be observed:
Coal the size Of walnut or larger
Is well adapted for storage Mine
run, slack or screenings. on accoun,
OF the fine coal and dust. arc not suit
'u Tor storage in "a basement: never
P'"'' c'ai near Il hot pipe, against
a no; iurnac" on any other hot sur
face; do no; mix ashes with III. coal
az there may be live Goals i'm tn.
ashes: II coal must be wet down. yv.,
only The portion that is to be used
immediately: II is very important
'iiat pieces OF waste. OILY rags stick.
paper and other rubbish should not il.
mixed or come in contact with tn.
coal; special attention should be
paid 10 the proper cleaning Of flucs
and chimncys regularly"
me FIRE Prevention Bureau will All
THIS week distribute Qucstionnair.s 10
the pupils in the public schools, d..
signed 70 teach the children to az
Why's use precautions where the n, -
Sipility OF fire is apparent .p,.
paTcdhess ~ the best of all things =,
aald Mr.. Jones. III ono is prenar,t,
10 night the flames at any ana All
times. there Will be no confederation, :.
Mayor +iinslic urges household.rs
10 cooperate with the Street-C.lean-
ihS ana Fire Prevention Departments
oN piacinE all their leftover stuff
ana accumulated debris ut the bacI,
gate or the side. or the front =,
'ht occasion may be. SO il may h.,
c"r'ed away ut once. 4 regula,
schedule has been printed. which the
people arc requested to follow out.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-09
REAL ESTATE EXCHANGE
HOLDS SESSION TONIGHT
"cmbcrs OF Civic Organization. In
richmond Arc Invited to H~nr
Ihret Prominent Spenkcrs

hrec speakers of national i'm
nortance have been secured hv ,bc
Richmond Real Estate E:xch,nro -
>peak to the men and women nj
N'chmond belonging to civic organi.
@a'ons tonight at $50 o'clock in
the Hotel Richmond, l.. w Nc.
NelEh' PRESIDENT Of the exchange
announced yesterday.
william L. Heron. field seer.
t"fE OF tho National Association o,
'ee' estate boards. Chicago. viii
speak on The Relation Of the Real.
,"r 10 the Community" He viii ha
followed by J. w. Work. national
trustee OF The kiwanis Club. Evans.
'oh' Ill. who Will Talk on "a Real
tieal,or richmond Homes viii
DE- tn" subject OF II $ McCowan
lecturer and author, OF Occur d Alano'
Idaho
The meetings is expected 20 be az
unusual interest. \ large number of
Hichm"nd'Ts have already made prc.
pArHt!"ns To attend tho meeting
several local speakers are expected
:" make q few remarks also.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-09
HAIL UkRAINIAN CHORDS
AS MUSIC SENSATION
''rrnt Russian Singers VIII he Heard
IN richmond Mt CITY Audito-
riutm Octnher 20.

+" nat is there about the singing Of
IN" tkrdinian National Chorus nm
"'T i'S wizard of conductor Alex
"h"cr hnchc;H, that has made all Eu.
rope say tina; il has discovered now
paths IN choral singiury With i;s
wonderful! material and Interesting
.'t'ratur" from wha; was formerly
IAtt!c luSSiaJ this chorus has for
IN" past three years been a s.usa-
ron IN tho music world of Eurnn,
or ITS vigorous. fresh art, which
'N'rN"hcr' has been hailed az a
music event
Au'"c;iNcs do not help much I'm,
'"c VISIONS that these singers evoke
- 'h, minds OF seasoned critics nt
ne reading capitals OF Europe prove
maj something unusual. sometime
az "n'" finally artistic and vi,ally
,cmpcram"n;al has come out of tho
ana OF tho great White Bear.
Alexander kochc;z is an artis,
ne treats his voices with tho subtle
""!'ea"y that an orchestral lead.
uses tor his Instruments. so -, ali
times inc exquisite beauty oc sound
'N''t'S mrs. wonder and then en-
thuSiiSm from his hearers. Tone
color Of the perfection OF instru.
'H'h'S has been mastered by these
singers $50 that tho voices are INC
'"ii'c instrument. Their vital pro-
grams touch the very heart OF life.
me lkr"in!au National Chorus t.,
L" Il" heard once only i'm Richmond
~ inc city Auditorium ON October 90.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-09
BISHOP CANNON MAKES PLEA
FOR AID TO SMYRNA PEOPLE
Distinguished Virginia Churchman Adds His Voice in
Behalf of Refugees-Says Virginia and America
Must Help the Unforsunates Quickly.

Adding his appeal to that of scores
OF other diSn!tarics OF tho churches
OF the world. Bishop James Cannon.
Jr.. OF the Methodist Episcopal
Church. South. last night forwarded
an appeal to tho people OF Virginia
in behalf OF the thousands upon thou
sands of refugees OF tho Smyrna Incl
dent His appeal was sent to State
Near East Relief Chairman Oliver J.
Sands. The telegram reads:
More outrages. more lootins. more
deportations. mere separation OF
families. more refugees. moro misery,
more orphans, moro death. Greek and
Armenian patriarchs have made heart
rending personal appeals for help for
their helpless, dcspairing suffering,
dying people. Have assured them
Christian Virginia, and America, for
that matter, will help. Freely. VIC
have received Freely. quickly wa
mus; give. OutraEes. dcportations.
inassacres. will continue interlnit-
tcntly while Turks rule ever Chris
iians. If America justified in rcscu-
ing Cuba from spain. she has great
reason 10 rescue Christians from Tur-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-09
Labor Conditions
Reported Better
Adjustment of Rail and
Coal Strikes Has
Good Effect.

Adjustment OF rail and coal la
Dor controversies has resulted in a
decided increase In employment for
Richmond. the Department OF La
Dor Employment Service reports.
This is especially true In tho work
for the making Of food and kindred
products. iron and steel. lumber.
paper printing and miscellaneous
industries. \ slight increase is re-
ported in the leather and metal
products, although there is c0rre-
spending slight decrease in tobacco
employment. Common labor is
short and all craftsmen are pro-
vided for In the building construc-
ton trades.
Throughout the state there Is "A
demand for farm labor. tho report
shows. 4 decrease in employment.
for industries dealing in vehicles Is
shown, although an Increase In en-
p!oymcnt throughout the state IS
reported as the general situation i'll
all industries.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-09
BRIDGE ADUTMENT PLAN
BEFORE COUNCIL BODY
Committee on Streets Will
Take Up Important Docket
This Afternoon.

The Committee on Streets OF City
Council will meet in regular session
at o'clock this afternoon with one
OF the longest and most important
dockcts OF tho year.
Included in tho list OF papers to
be considered will be an ordinance
permitting the Boulevard Bridge
Corporation to construct the northern
abutment OF proposed bridr. across
James River at Byrd Park: a rcso-
luton In relation TO tho erection OF
signs at intersecting streets, giving
names of streets; a resolution to I'm
provo roadway and sidewalks on the
south side OF Grove Avenue. between
Gilmour street and Roscneath Road:
10 acquire land to extend Belmont
Avenue between Monument Avenue
ana Grace Street: an ordinance 20
close for three years Moore street
between Altamont and Summit Ave
nue boulevard Ball Park): for the
extension OF Thirtieth Street from
Nine Mile Road to V Street: for
extension OF Y Street from Twenty
eighth To Twcnty-ninth Street: to
grade and gravel Chambcrlaync Ave
nue. north Of Mapicwood Avenue; 10
authorize Myrtle Grove Ccmctcry
company to construct and maintain
roadway through city farm property,
To acquire property to relocate TWEEN
ty-ioot alley between Clay and Leigh
Streets. Boulevard and sheppard
street; 10 grade. curb. gutter and
gravel Twcnty-iifth street from I
1" L street; TO grade, curb. gutter
ana gravel Carolina Avenue from
Highland street to Young Street; 70
acquire land for opening West stree,
from Grace Street to Monument Ave.
nue.; TO vncate and abandon crock
street. between Cabcll and Eoauc
Streets.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-09
key by whatever methods are ncces-
JAMES CANNON. w.

key by whatever methods are ncces-
sary.
JAMES CANNON, IN"
With this announcement comes that
OF the Pope OF Rome that large
contribution has been made by him
for the relief of Smyrna.
Religious denominations through
out the state have Endorsed the Near
East Relief in its great work OF
rcscuing the thousands OF mon and
women overseas whose misfortunes
have been the greatest in the his
tory OF the world Presbyterians OF
Virginia. at the annual meeting OF
tho state Synod mere, heartily in
dorscd the work OF the Near East
Relief and pledged itself and Its
people TO aid in tho great work OF
raising 100000 in Virginia during
the coming year for the support OF
5000 orphans overseas and the re-
lief of Christian refugees fleeing be
fore the Turks.
Thursday at Newport News the Viz
ginia Methodist Conference will he
asked 10 indorsc the great cause OF
the Near East Relief by prominent
Richmond ministers. Several rcIir.
ious and frHternal organizations here
have already Endorsed the cause and
pledged their support for il during
the coming year.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-09
RECREATION WORKERS
GO TO ATLANTIC CITY
Convention of tho National Congress
Begins DEMONSTRATIONS of All
Kinds TO he Discussed.

The members OF tho board of di-
rcctors OF the Community Rccrea
tion Association. who are panning
10 attend the National Recreation
Congress, at Atlantic City. begin
ming Today. are: r Elwood Tragic,
president: Mrs. ". u. Harrison.
secretary: l.. Mex. Judkins. treas
ur"r, Mrs. II. j. Myers. Jr., State
S"uHtrr Morgan l.. Mills. Miss Mary
Ellen Hartman. Mrs Stuart Mich
aux. and Glenn G. James. director.
Tho Playground and Recreation
Association OF America Is In CO.
operation with Community Service
is holding the Congress. The meet
nGs Will be held At Chalfonte- Had
don Hall. which will he the head
quarters OF the Congress.
All phases Of community rccrca-
ton will he discussed. There will
hc practical and inspirational ad-
dresses. general meetings and see.
tion gatherings. at which leisure
time problems of all kinds Will be
considered and opportunities given
Tor an exchange OF experiences.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-09
shirley to Address y. ". !. CHM.

Henry G. Shirley. chairman of tho
Virginia state Highway Commission
VIII be the principal speaker at :,
meeting OF the Richmond V. NJ l.
cub at the University Club tomor-
row night at $3.50 o'clock
Mr.. Shirley, Il graduate Of tho IN
Stitute in 1S9S. Will outline plans for
the Improvement and building of IN.
state highways. Final arranpcmeut.
Tor the attendance of the Richmond
alumni of the institution at tho Uni
vcrsity OF Nirginia-V. NJ. T. football
game in Charlottesville will he com
pictcd at the meeting
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-09
Lie Cnder.yrifers Hfccf.

\ meeting OF tho Richmond. Vir.
GINA. Assc citation OF Lifs Under
writers VIII he held this afternoon
~ O'Clock In tho auditorium OF tho
"hhE Womcn's Christian Associa-
i"h' FIfth street. near Main. An AZ.
tractiro program has been arranged
selling ideas emphasized at the i'm
tcrhationtl convention OF the ia
tional association. recently held I'm
Toronto. VIII he discussed. Tho name.
OF six applicants for membership will
be passed on ut this meeting.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-09
Under Hawaiian skies,

Among the outside or Island nos
SESSIONS Of the L. :. y. none arc 60
wonderful as the Hawaiian croun
An atmosphere Of sunshine. eli
mate that Is as perfect a. any OF
'"Tth. a native population that have
made FOR themselves a place as. pos
sessIne a style OF music that has
had most wonderful appeal. alsr
as expert ana daring boatmcn and
winners
The ne" p,ay. Under Hawaiian
~hi"s' tale ~ ,hrnl and mystery
deals with these island people. ri,
Play IS from the pen OF David G.
FISHER and IS ono of mystery. TIL,
play IL rT",cntious as To size. 10,
ne cast IS larS" besidcs troupc q,
u"i.'" Hawaiian musicians Tn,
tory. o: The play is love story O,
rosl compelling proportions. Tn,
'Nd!lnS of the theme is done In Z
very clever manner Of all the pre.
MI season plays this one is surcl,
rclicf from sex plays galore. "Un,
Ger Hawaiian SKIES" Will be seer
~ the academy Thursday. Friday
Hturday and saturday matinee.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-09
COMPTROLLER SALARY
IS DISCUSSED TOMORROW
Aldermen Will Take Up Num-
Der Of Important Papers
at Session.

Among number of papers or
Importance 10 be- taken up by the
BOARD OF Aldermen tomorrow night
VIII be ordinances FIXING the salary
of the City Comptroller at $4,000.
and the Justice OF tho Juvenile and
Domestic Relations Court at $4,000.
Ordinances authorizing the Director
OF Public Safety to purchase APP
paratus for rehabilitation Of the Fire
Department and for the construction
Of an engine house i'm North Rich
mond, adopted by Common Council.
and resolution appropriating SIS
G5".2' to the expense account OF tho
department Of Public Welfare for
memorial Hospital maintenance
fund. will also be up for concur
renee
Proposed amendments TO the 81
n"E ordinance permitting jitncys to
turn At Allen Avenue when loaded
instead Of going to the boulevard
aud fixing the starting hour at
y. NJ. instead OF $40 A. NJ, will Il,
considered, as will the ordinance
permitting tho Virginia Railway and
rover Company to continne 70,
three months iis G-ccnt fare priv.
iieGfx
Other measures before the BODY
Tor concurrence are: closing portion
"f alley between Addison. Elm
streets and stuart and Hanover Ave.
aucsi 10 accept dedication OF strir
II land for opening and extending
'"lhware Avenue; approprlating
$1,000 for survey of charitable or.
s"niaations operating in the city.
In addition to these = numhn- =,
measures viii bc reported To III,
body FOR adoption by the streets
Committee following it's meeting
this afternoon
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-09
Today and Tonight
in Richmond

Foster Advertisers Association.
committee meeting. Jefferson Ho-
tel. 10 A NJ
Richmond Chapter, American
Association OF Engineers, Rue
gers Hotel P. NJ
Woman's Auxiliary. Howitzers'
Armory. $3.50 u. NJ.
Women's Missionary Society No.
!. Broad Stroet Church. 1880 p. NJ.
Streets Committee, City Council,
City Hall. g. =. NJ.
Kiwanis Club. Murphy's Hotel,
6 Il. NJ.
Automobile races, State Fair
Grounds. start at 2 o'clock.
Midway attractions state Fair
Grounds all day.
For Thcater Calendar. see page
four.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-09

delivered hero by H. +. Kennedy,
Washington, y, C., secretary OF the
Potomac Anglers Associations: by L.
ginia Game and Fish Protecting AS
sociation, and by e C. Martz. ilarri-
sonburR. president OF tho Shouan-
doah Valley and Allied Game rrotcc-
1.-Two Associations
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-09
NEWPORT NEWS CLUB
TO ATTEND CONCERTS
Enthusfnsm for wiIson-Greene Ar
fists Course High In Ship
nufIdinr


30 keen In tho interest In New
port News In the artists course OF
hvo concerts to co presented in thi,
city by Mrs. Wilson Greene that a
large group from the local music
club Ia planning TO come here for
tho events. although II means spend
ing the night in Richmond. Mrs. w
3 Copeland was In town "a few days
ago To make inquiries. and she stated
that enthusiasm is high in her city.
The first or these prograns Will
tako place the night Of October ~
when Mary Garden. tho soprano Of
the Chicago Opera Company. will he
heard here for the FIRST tIne in al
most decade. She VIII he followed
on November II W tho great Rach-
maninoc- 1oreDnra OF AL planiq;s
while tho charming concert singer
lfulda Lashauska. whom Scmbri"h
loved and trained. VIII be tho at
traction for December II, and Hell
ietz. tho violinist. Is to mako hip
initial visit January . The course
VIII close March IL, with n concert
by the Boston symphony Orchestra.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-09
MIniStcrs NIcct To-Day.

The I,ichmond Ministerial Union
will hold 1t. first weekly meeting
since the vacation period when 1t
convcncs IN tho Central Y. NJ. =. 4.
this morning at II o'clock. Justice
i. iioEc Kicks. OF tho Juvenile and
Domestic Relations Court. Will ad-
dress tho ministers on the problems
that arise in his court