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The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-02-09
Hotplate Has Lasted Lono.

A man in Washington state is said
TO own the Oldest electric hotplate in
existence. He has had it twenty years,
during which time he estimates it has
been used 10000 hours and has con-
sumed $1GI of electrical energy.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-02-09
Father Was a Black Man.

AS the new coiOred preacher Of the
negro church vas passing II morn
ing he leaned over the fence to admire
Sam Hills flowers.
SAM" he said, Il understand you
have a white poppy"
Sam became indignant.
mo, sah," he said, emphatically.
"you been hearing bout Samuel John
son. My daddy's black as de ace o
spades."-LOndOn Tit-Bits.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-02-09
NEWS FROM THE
So. OAK. CAPITAL
0OlNGS OF THE LAWMAKERS
AND GOSSIP AROUND THE
CAPITOL AT PIERRE.
Western Newspaper Union News Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Facing the problem Of carrying on
the business of the state and making
a showing of progress, and the
economy" slogan with which the
present legislative session began,
members of the South Dakota legis-
iature returned to work after a
recess of a week. When the present
session recessed OIL January Is, only
81 new bills had been introduced.
This showing of economy in legisia-
ton has led to the belief that the
work Of the entire session would
prove as economical in every way. Re
Numbering their prediction cam
paigns, which were based upon the
promise Of economy, legislators have
been and are struggling TO bring
about a reconciliation between the
demands of the people Of the state
and what are considered the necess-
tiles of the state government. With
an increase of % per cent in the
funds allowed state institutions by
the budget board, which recommend
ed that a total Of $9,315,343 be
appropriated for state institutions for
the biennium ending June 30, 1925,
and the prospect Of a forced increase
in the tax assessment levy, the law
makers are haressed by fears Of cen
sur from the voters. Consequently,
defending the proposed increases, it
is pointed out that the tax levy at
present is low compared to that of
former years.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-02-09

Strong sentiment in favor Of a re-
vival Of the K%utnewsky investigation
at Redfield prevails among mem
bers Of both houses Of the legislature.
Supporters Of the concurrent reso-
luton which was killed in the house
said they expected to bring it up in
some other form 10 get the house to
approve. If this failed Senator Frs.
kline, Of Meade, ~introducer OF the
original resolution, said he would put
in another measure for an investi-
CATION by the senate, independent Of
the house. This would be in the
nature Of an investigation preliminary
to confirmation or refusal to con
firm the appointment of Jacob Tsc-
hetter, Of Bridgewater, and Tom
Burns. of Mitchell, two members OF
the board whose confirmation was
postponed before the legislative re.
cess.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-02-09
The Boycott.

The word boycott means to combine
10 refuse TO work for, deal, or as
s0ciatC with or assist Il person; n
species Of accommodation; t. place
merchandise under a ban to prevent
its sale. 1t waS u. method Of intimi-
dation adopted by the Irish Land
league in 1880, an6 Captain Boycott
was one of its first victims.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-02-09
Shave With Cuticura Soap

And double your razor efficiency as
we'll as promote skin purity, skin COM
fort and skin health. No mug, no
Shiny soap, no germs, no waste, no irri-
tation even when shaved twice daily.
one soap for all uses-shaying, bath
ing and Observation-Disclosures
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-02-09
A Tooter.

"A man dat brags about h~iseslf,'
said Uncle Eben. lis generally like a
flivver wher' muffin ain workin' but
de horn. "-Washington Star.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-02-09

A 100000 900 limit on rural credit
bonds would be set in a bill intro
duced in the legislature by Senator
Crawford, Of Readle. Some s42, 600, 900
are sold now he says, and by the
time the remaining SIS, 900, 900 al
lowed under this act would be out
he p~rOphesies that money will be
coming in again, and there should be
a $4,000, 900 a year revolving fund.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-02-09

The interstate commits
sion has initiated investigation into
the minimum weight on hogs in single
deck cars interstate throughout this
territory and the board of railroad
commissioners contemplates a sim
iliar investigation respecting the in
trastate phase of the question. The
present tariffs require a minimum
weight of 1900 pounds on standard
single deck of hogs. The shippers
claim that this weight cannot ordinar-
lily be loaded with safety and have
requested a reduction to 5000 or
$1,000 pounds. The board Of railroad
commissioners will intervene in the
interstate investigation for the pur-
pose Of protecting the interests of
South Dakota shippers.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-02-09

The senate slaughtered the bill pro.
viding for two supreme court com.
m%issioners, or judges. 1t got 10 votes
after it was amended to four-year
instead of $4,000. They killed an
$81 900 deficiency bill from the pen
itentiary. and a small one from the
state training school. They probably
will come up later in the session and
pass.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-02-09
The Worst Feature.

Running into debt would not ae SO
bad If one did not frequently run into
ones creditors Boston Evening Tran
s"rirt.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-02-09
Decidedly MOI.

Mr.. Howell-"Hpalth is better than
wealth" Mrs. Powell-"NOt for your
prospective heirs"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-02-09
Not GUILTY.

COnductor-Shamokin. Shamokin!
Irish Passenger-No, playing cards.
State FrOth.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-02-09
v

Leonore-"What is the cause Of so
many divorces?" Elizabeth-"Mar-
riages."-Corneli Widow.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-02-09

"This day / will beat my own rec,
ard"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-02-09

Being satisfactOr.' to everybody 10
n genuine hardship.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-02-09

Abolition Of the present soldiers
bonus board organization in South
Dakota is proposed as an economy
move, in a bill to be introduced in the
house by Representative Allen, OF
S%anborn, a. former service man. He
would replace the present board with
one made up Of other existing officials
without extra pay. The governor and
state treasurer would continue to be
eX-officio chairman and treasurer OF
the board, with the state auditor made
secretary, and the attorney general,
executive officer. The auditor, as
secretary of the board. would have
authority to employ assistants at
salaries in no case exceeding $3.50 a
month to complete the work Of com.
pensation distribution.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-02-09

Authority was given the secretary
Of the state cement commission to
purchase a site for a state plant at
Rapid City, at a meeting of the COM
mission here. A resolution was
adopted approving the acts Of the
secretary in negotiations SO far made.
The purchase involves an expenditure
of $24, 900, and is to be completed
upon approval Of abstracts by the
attorney general.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-02-09

There was a flood OF new bills in
the senate, including a truth in
fabric bill, provisions for registration
for primary elections, the establish
ment OF a 500, 900. 900 limit on rural
credit bonds, and a drastic law to
meet the growing traffic in stolen
automobiles.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-02-09

A demand for a farmer on the
state board OF regents Of education
was presented to Governor McMaster
by members of the agriculture com
mittee of the two houses.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-02-09

Petitions have been received by the
South Dakota legislators asking that
.hc twine plant at the state %peniten-
.!ayy be abolished, and the prisoners
30 given outdoor work entirely. Other
citizens request that vocational edu-
catiCn b. given more emphasis in the
~Denitent,ary. One member said that
one OF his constituents wanted es.
tabl.3hed a school OF music there.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-02-09

Going on a rampage" the house of
representatives nullified the work of
the senate on two important measures.
They killed the Alseth resolution
which instructed the appropriations
committee to cut the estimates of the
state budget board by $1,000, 900 to
$1,500,0 0 and also reconsidered its
action calling for an investigation Of
the Home for the Feeble Minded at
Redfield and voted against this.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-02-09

The senate passed one bill which
would require sleighs to be Of stand.
ard gauge as a means OF making il
easier TO open roads during the winter
ioy other vehicles.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-02-09

Recognition OF the present govern.
ment OF Mexico was the biggest sub.
jet taken up and decided upon at the
opening session OF the legislature
after it's recess. An Ambassador"
, member Of the Arizona state senate.
presented the case and the South Da.
<ota senate adopted a resolution
recommending taat the United States
government do all in its power to
bring about more friendly and cordial
relations TO the end that the republic
# Mexico will again take her place
.mong the foremost nations of the
world"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-02-09

Givernor McMaster has sen to the
senate for confirmation the name of
Mrs. James Saben Of Charles Mix
county as the fifth member Of the
board Of regents. She has lived on a
farm 20 years and the governor hopes
that the appointment will suit those
who asked for a farmer member. She
is a University woman and community
leader and is expected to satisfy the
women, also a nonpartisan Lacquer,
satisfying the legal provision that she
shall be a member of a minority party.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-02-09

Rev. c. ID. Erskine, senator from
Meade, has Il bill in the senate max.
ing the distribution or exhibition of
Fatty" Arbuckle films in the state
a misdemeanor.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-02-09

The first deficiency appropriation
bills will come up for a vote shortly
and will be subject to a strong attack.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-02-09

The senate adopted, with so sup
porting votes, a resolution offered by
Alseth recommending that the APP
preparations committee cut the $1,000
900 budget board schedule 81, 900, 900
or ST. 500, 900. No flat reductions
were asked, but Mr.. Alseth said he
had checked 81 600 900 he would class
as luXuries, and people were not in
dulging in Injuries today. The vote
of the senate was in effect Of one of
lack of confidence in the budget
board.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-02-09

The c., NJ. & st. p. Ry. and other
South Dakota lines will not make an
effort at thine to increase the rate
Of 80 cents per hundred on corr II eff
ducing district in South Dakota TO the
north Pacific coast territory includ-
ing stations in Washington, Idaho,
OREGON, Montana and Dcitish Column
bia. the Board OF Railroad commits
SiOnGvs
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-02-09

Members OF the senate prophesied
that notice would be served on the
appropriations committee Of that
house to cut the general ~approprla-
tons bill to the sum appropriated
last year, $1,750,00 under the $4,000.
900 recommendation Of the budget
board to the present legislature. The
house, on the other hand, was inclined
10 favor requests Of various schools,
notably Northern normal at Aber.
deem, for slight increases in their al.
lotments. Another week is expected
TO show some compromise between
he two houses on the subject.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-02-09

State bridge boosters call attention
to an article in Engineering and Con-
structing," an engineering journal,
showing cost Of four wagon bridges
across the Missouri river in the state
of Missouri and under the direction
Of the highway commission of that
state, to verify and back up the esti.
mates Of J. L. Kirkham, state bridge
engineer, on the cost Of proposed
structures in South Dakota.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-17
STUDY OF CRIMINALS

The present day interest in crimin- als is impressive. There is a discus sion now of the unfairness of sending persons to prison, all guilty of the same ofense committed under like circumstances, but compelled to serve sentences of differing degrees of sever ity. It is urged that the judge im- posing the sentence should be inform ed of all the influences which had surrounded the criminal. his mental and physical condition and other facts regarding him before imposing the sentence. The end sought is justice; the hope is the possibility of correct ing the influences that have produced the criminal.
 In Cincinnati there is to be a Psychiatric Clinic, its aim being to re- duce the number Of criminals through treatment and correction of social in fluences in the individual lives of the young. The clinic is to cooperate with the courts, social agencies, public schools, board of health, vocational
New Britain herald., 1923-01-17

bureaus and ether agencies la touch with deficient persons iR eraeF that, through treatment % ht the lndiFtar usls. the young ef the city may be given the greatest chance fer normal development,
 These movements arc calculated 10 meet the menace complained of by people who see ultimate disaster to the country in the increasing number of "nRlil" children coming into the world, These movements seek to ward off that predicted disaster by fundamentally sound treatment of the disease rather than by drastic action in making pewerless Of propagation those who are unfit to bring children into the world, IT the country may be considered a person afflieted by diseass, the treatment" movement described might be compared to per, sisteni, patient use of medicine as ops posed 10 the easier method or opefatz ing advocated hy those who would stamp out the disease Of crime without attempt to save the criminal te life of power and usefulness, IL is far bet- ter for patient and community it a sufferers affected arm is treated and cured and the arm saved than il would be 10 have the arm cut on and the wealth of the community lessened by just the amount of constructive work that arm would be able 10 do,
 Alarmists and pessimists have little 10 encourage them in their unhappy preaehings when they view the inter- est taken in this country in these movements looking 10 the salyaging Of the criminal and the reduction Of the number Of his kind.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-17

Inability 10 advise wisely would he most expensive, The salary should De placed al a figure that wiil allow of the employment of lawyer oi the highest ability,
 The Prosecuting Attorneys duties have increased tremendously since the abolition of the office Of RFohlr hilton prosecuting agent Expert legal knowledge is required here, also, but not t0 the degree necessary in inc offiee 0l the eity's adviser, The sugH gesled raise of this salary Is entirely proper,
 The hazard connected with the post of Chief of the Fire department is nal alone that coming at the time Of a fire, The mental strain is great and the sense Of responsibility deen' Ability and special knewledge in this line are worth q great deal ia the people Of the city whose property is source ef anxiety to the Chief of the Fire department day and night These three positions, al least, should be recognized as positions of such importance that their ineumhents should be adequately paid
New Britain herald., 1923-01-17
25 Fears Ago To-day
 (Taken from Herald of that date)

A. r. Marsh who had 2S chickens killed by dogs owned by Fred Jost and Louis F. C. Teiche, has presented q bill for $50 damages to the select men. Some of the board seem to think that the bill is high and hear ing will be held on the matter soon.
 James E. Cooper has passed the eX- animation for admission to the Hart ford County Bar. He is now associ- ated with Mir. Hungerford.
 w. w. Hanna is in New York on business and is expected to return to this city some time next week.
 John F. Meehan is said to be pre- pairing to open a stone yard on North Main street. a
 Frank J. Porter, who has just re- turned from a trip to the West, said the the furniture business in Michi- gan is experiencing a decided boom.
 The state convention of the Knights of Columbus will be held in Willi- mantle, February 1. The delegates from New Britain will be Thomas Curtin and Thomas w. Pagan from Ferdinand council and John R. Calf ney and M. J. Kinney from Carmo ody council.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-17
CHARTER CHANGES.


 Those who favored the original plan to extend the second taxing dis trict will favor also the new plan o' the charter revision committee to sx. tend 1t so that il will take in all oi the first district with the result that the city would have but one taxing district The same arguments show ing the advantage of such extension apply to this new plan and the only point raised against it is that some farm land would be included, ordi- nary common sense In the assessment of such farm lands, the assessment being made with due reference 10 the fact that they are included with resi- dental property would equalizc the taxes to be paid and furnish no argu- ment against the advantages that would come from simplifying the tax arrangements. As previously pointed out the plan will eventually benefit owners of property in the Belvidere section. and is step forward.
 The plan to appoint some local bank agent for keeping and investing the city's sinking fund would be merely making use of expert advice and service where expert advice and service are needed While r. S. Chamberlain served the city it had the benefit of that advice and bene- fited by it. It is a wise provision to see to it that the city will not lose the good of similar advice even though it must regretfully give up the splendid service of MT. Chamber lain. Possibly some plan may be made whereby there will be impar- tiality shown in this matter.
 Civil service requirements. at pres ent, embarrass the authorities in se- curing the best available men for cer- tain places in the fire and police de- partments. It would be unfortunate if the civil service were to be aban- doned permanently in these depart ments, but it's temporary abandon ment, at least, may be necessary in order to avoid these embarrassment There is a present agitation to alter the civil service laws of the state. Pending some change to meet condi- tions in these departments it may be necessary to take these departments hoped that general modification of the law, however, will so change the requirements that the civil service may be restored to both departments.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-17
CLEARING THE STREETS.

Admitting the sincerity of the Cham Der of Commerce in it's desire to expe- dite the clearing away of snow from the city's streets, it's wisdom in sug- gesting the purchase of additional equipment is questionable.
 Getting the snow away depends on man power, and labor looks with doubting eye on an invitation to shovel snow. Under present condi- tions, factories might be likened to a gigantic magnet. and labor to the atoms which fly toward it. Factories offer steady employment in warm surroundings. The best the city can offer to snow shovelers is temporary employment under conditions which are not conducive to personal com fort.
 It would not be of great benefit for the city to buy more equipment. Fair progress has been made against the snow, compared with many other cities. The big problem is to get men to shovel it into trucks after the mechanical equipment of the depart ment of public works has plowed it away from the center of the streets and has made a path for vehicular traffic.
 It is unfortunate for all concerned that we cannot see into the future and learn whether we will have many more storms this winter, and in fu- ture winters. The vagaries of New England's climate are such that balmy spring may pay us an early visit, and we may not have any snow for the next few years. In such case the investment for new street equipment would be an undesirable burden on the taxpayers.
 Men, not machinery, is what the city needs.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-17
THE END NOT YET

The confirmed motorist looks back to the day when he first drove his first ear. The joy of it; the wonderful sense of power. the feeling of super lority over poor pedestrians that filled him. Thus he drove In happiness and shiny ear. Then came the first little trouble. Perhaps his vehicle stopped. gradually, unwillingly, and would not proceed, Perhaps he work cd for hours over 1t and then, at last, discovered that he was out Of gas. Or perhaps he found out that something was actually the matter with the en- zine.
 Since that day the motorist, n sea- soned veteran now fully acknowledg- ing his debt to his car and the pleas ure and profit 1t has given him despite occasional troubles. has been through everything with his more or less faith full car. He imagined that there was no automobile trouble with which he was not familiar. Possibly he has owned every make on the market. They are all good, of course, but trouble happens in the best of auto- mobile families. Yes, he fancied he had learned all about motor troubles and the worries attendant upon own ing car.
 This was his fancy until the other day, and then--and then new one burst upon his wise horizon. He had guarded against fire, against theft: he had taken every precaution against trouble; he had foreseen everything, he thought-everything except the caving in of a garage roof where his car was resting.
 All of which goes to prove that, even for motorist wise in all things, there is, after all, something new un- der the sun.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-17
THRIFT WEEK.

Again comes week during which the wisdom of cultivating the habit of thrift is being emphasized. AL though it is an old message to most people. it is one that will bear repe- tition And it must be remembered that it is, each year, a new message to many children just growing into ability to understand what thrift" means. To those children, hearing the message of thrift for the first time, it should be made especially clear.
 But there are many older people who, understanding thoroughly that thrift" means care and economy and saving in regard to money, do not grasp the bigger idea that the spirit of the broader meaning of the word suggests habits having nothing to do with actual money. If thrift week will emphasize for them the value of foresight, thought for the future, wise saving of energy for worth while things, efficiency, gain through viz orous growth in every way, mentally, morally, spiritually as well as finan- cially, then thrift week will be de- cidedly valuable to them and to the community. And there should be no over-emphasizing of the value of money above the other, intangible riches of life. even in thrift week.