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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-04-26
Entrance Inio World
Court Urged By Harding

--ew York, April 24.--(By the As
sociated Press)--Participation by the
United States in the world court as
proposed by the administration, Pres
ident Harding today declared at the
annual luncheon of members of the
Associated Press, would be i'm harm
ony with party platform pledges, can
didatorial promises and American as
p~irations" and would no be an en-
try into the league of nations by the
side door, the back door or the cellar
door.
Excessive friends of the league"
the president declared, have becloud-
ed the situation by an unwarranted as
sumption that the proposal is a move
toward membership in the league
while, he added, the irreconcilable OPP
p%onents of the league have also be-
clouded the question with the assump-
ton that entanglements with Europe
would unavcidably follow.
The fear of entanglements, the pres
ident dismissed with the blunt declar-
alton that IL the senate were to cOn
sent to any, his administration would
not complete ratification Of such a
proposal and would thereby prevent it
from becoming effective.
Reiterating his conviction that the
United States could participate in the
world court without assuming the
risks which it's opponents point out.
President Harding reviewed the repub-
lican party platforms since 1904, all Of
which, he pointed out, spoke for a
world court of arbitral justice, and adj
ded:
IL believe in keeping the faith. IL
political parties do not mean what
they say and candidates do not mean
what they say then our form of pop
ular government is based on fraud and
cannot hope to endure"
But the president left no doubt that
he has no intention of moving toward
the league of nations by his support
| of the world court.
"In compliance with its pledges"
ne said, "thc administration definately
| and decisively put aside all thought OF
1.-THE United States entering the league
| of nations. 1t doesn't propose to en-
F, ter now by the side door, the back
door or the cellar door. have no
u~nseeing comment to offer on the lea
que. If 1t is serving the Old World
/ helpfully, more power to it. But II
is not for us. The senate has so de-
| clared, the executive has so declared
the people have so declared. Nothing
could be more decisively stamped with
finality."
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-04-26
new PASTOR
TAKES CHARGE
! Rev. Gardner, New NJ, II. Pastor. Rev.
and Mrs. MacLean rendered Fare.
well Reception.

Rev. and Mrs. A. C. MacLean. we're
rendered a farewell reception on the
v of their departure for their new
home at Beresford. A goodly number
of friends were present at the recep-
ton, which was held at the j. B. Ross
home and a most enjoyable evening
was spent. Dainty refreshment were
served by a committee of ladies. Mrs.
MacLean was presented with a set OF
silver spoons as a token OF high es-
TEEN from the Ladies Aid.
Friends of Mr.. and Mrs. MacLean
keenly regret their leaving the CON-
munity where they have made their
home for the past two and a half
years and where they have SO consis-
tently and faithfully worked for the
betteIment OF. the church, but their
best wishes go with them for success
in their new p~astorate. There is 10
question but that Rev. MacLean will
be able to fill the pulpit at Beresford
in a most capable manner
Rev. Paul Gardner, appointed to fill
the vacancy here, preached his first
sermon Sunday morning to a goodly
number. Mr.. Gardner appeared a very
capable man and we are SUR will be
a helpful addition to the community
and church which welcome him.
The following article relating to MIR.
Gardner was taken from the Howard
Message:
A goodly number Of friends and
members of the Methodist church
gathered at the parsonage Wednesday
evening for a farewell reception for
Rev. Mr.. Gardner and his wife, who
are leaving this week for their work at
Miller. 1t was a complete surprise to
these good people, but a most pleasant
one for an enjoyable time was spent
renewing old associations together.
The ladies had prepared and brought a
delicious lunch which was served at a
late hour. Mr.. c. A.. Laurson then
made a most fitting speech, reviewing
the splendid work of the pastor and
his wife and voicing the deep regret
of the congregation in losing e
good people from our midst. He then
presented Mr.. and Mrs. Gardner with
a purse of money as a X or thei
high esteem. Mr.. and Mrs. Gardner
both responded in a pleasing manner.
After singing together, "Blest be the
tie that binds the crowd departed
wishing Mr.. Gardner and his famiIy
success In their new field of labor.
Rev. Mr.. Gardner preached his fare
we'll sermon last Sunday and closed a
most successful p~astcrate here he.
leaves the last part OF the week Tor
Miller to be there for nexs sunday.
Pauline will finish this years school
work. With the going Of MIR. Gardner,
Howard is losing a citizen OF high
ideals and one VINO is not afraid to
take his stand for the right. Besides
his hard work for the betterment OF
the church, he has always been enthu-
siastic in community affairs. III was
through his earnest efforts that a sue
cessful lyceum cours was put on this
winter, that the people might have
good clean entertainment. We feel as
sured that Miller will find him a help
full addition to their community and
we wish him great success.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-04-26
MILLER HI WINS
In Defamation
Silver Loving Cup Presented To High
School As Winner In State Contest

To Miller High goes the honor OF
being winner in the State Declamatory
contest, Miss Genevieve Dunn being
awarded first place in the rendition OF
n difficult reading Madame But
terhy'. In the contest which was held
at Huron last Friday evening.
A silver loving cup was presented to
the Miller High School as a trophy. II
the cup is won three years in success
sion II will become the property of
the school. II Is on display In the
window OF the Johnson Jewelry Co.
Miss Dunn vas also presented with a
gold medal by Huron College.
n Is the second time in the his
tory OF the school that il has been a
warded first place in the state. Mrs.
Miles Sellers formerly Marion Tarle-
ton, winning first in 1917.
Second place in the declamatory was
awarded to Ida Bivermasn OF Mitchell,
Miss Livermash receiving a silver
medal. Miller can be doubly proud of
Miss Dunn, as the competition was
very keen.
Clarence Johnson, OF Sioux Falls,
with the Grafton THE Fifth Horse
man" was awarded first place in the
oratorical contest. Geo. Yates of
Lead was announced winner of second
place.
Judges of the contest were Miss Bees
sic Hatch Of Huron College, c. G.
Schillerstrom of Huron High School
and /. A. Churchill. Huron Attorney.
Miller High School students are
hoping to make the loving cup their
permanent property.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-04-26
OUR FAITH

Looking unto Jesus the author and
p%erfector of OUR FAITH, who for the
JOY that vas set before him endured
The cross, despiting the shame, and
hath sat down at the right hand of the
throne of God" Heb. 1872.
The term faith is herein used in
the sense Of a religion or religious be-
lief.
Every faith has it's author and some
elements of that authors character are
strongly reflected in the tenants of
that religion which he found and pro-
pogates as a study of religions would
show. In other words. any religion Is
but the elements Of its founders per-
sonal character projected into immen-
sity.
The content of OUR FAITH show it's
Author to be divine for only One of
divine nature could found such a faith.
In these days of changing founda-
lions and testings of religious beliefs
the question Is asked, as the Chris
tian faith adequate to human need?'
II is a fair question and should be
fairly answered. To be adequate to
human need a religious faith must Of
fer at least six cardinal and practical
articles CT belief, namely: LIST. IL must
give a right and helpful conception of
God. End, It must give a true and in
spring conception Of ones self. Bird.
il must afford a right basis for the re-
lation OF man to man. 4th, II must af-
ford satisfaction for ones conscience.
5th, 1t must offer redemption from
temporal evil, and, 9Th, II must offer
certainty regarding the future. Each
tenant offers a theme for a sermon but
we shall take them up In order offer
ing an outline for thought only.
l.. Most religious vageries, OF what
ever nature, are due TO a bad concep-
ton of God. That God is not but the
fool denies lin his heart, but man ev-
erywhere feels a sense OF dependence
upon and longs for fellowship with a
supreme and absolute being. Such
absolute must be absolute, not only in
authority, knowledge and power, else
| would he be feared only, but absolute
in his personality OF mercy. goodness
and love for only on such and ont
can man feel dependence and yet en-.
icy such relation and have fellowship
Such does the Author Of O6UR FAITH
reveal God to be.
RI. What is a true and inspiring
conception OF ones self? To my MIND
there Is but one. "In him (God) WI
live and move and have our being.
Not only is he our Maker. We are hi
offspring, he is our Father and tn
privileges OF worship are ours. No
only so, we are colaborers with him
This puts the perpendicular In man
lcharges him with nobility. the nobilit,
of labor and progress. 1t makes tn
Pauls, the kugustlnes. the Wilberfor
SEES, the Gladstones, the Lincolns, tn
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-04-26
PRAIRIE FIRES
TAKE BIG TOLL
Village Of Virgil Threatened BY Fire.
Railroad Bridge Burned Out

Driven by a fifty mile gale, a prairie
fire Thursday evening threatened the
town of Virgil with destruction and
burned ove a broad stretch in Jerauld
county, destroying farm buildings and
hay stacks in it's path. The fire start
ed from a straw stack and burned UNI
til 1880 Friday morning, when it was
finally extinguished at the very edge
of the village, burning the barn of G..
II. Descomboz, with the loss of a cow
and chickens. The family was forced
to flee in their night clothes. The fire
was checked within ten feet of the
church and about 100 feet from the
lumber yards.
The ONE and children OF the lit
tie village were rushed from the town
to a point of safety a mile southeast,
where a fire last fall had burned off
the ground. Every man and boy was
pressed into service fighting the flames
with wet sacks and by %backfring.
The burning of a bridge on the Mil
waukee just north of Virgil caused the
north and south trains to exchange
passengers between Wolsey and Vir-
gil. the north train backing up to Red
field.
Two prairie fires burning over the
best part of country around Messing
ton Springs did a large amount of
damage to hayland and groves. One
man, Fred Boughten, was overcome
with smoke and severely burned about
the face. 1t is thought he will recov-
er. A decreasing wind and a slight
rainfall helped e~xtinguish the fire.
Fires eleven miles south of Wessing-
ton burned up considerable hayland
and also farm buildings on the Zan
De Walla farm, with a loss of chickens
and hogs.
While a good number of farmers i'm
this vicinity We're burning stubble and
straw stacks Thursday, all the fires
were kept under control.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-04-26
BURDETTE ITEMS

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Bottum, Jr. and
Mrs. Alice Mcdonald were visitors at
the Sheldon Bottum home Sunday.
Mrs. Ernest Peterson had the mis-
fortune of running a nail in her foot
Sunday morning.
Mrs. Anna ,Bushong and Mr.. Guy
Rose returned from Delta, Iowa last
Tuesday morning.
The Bultman school has been closed
for two days on account of no fuel to
burn.
Mrs. John McDermott, Sr. is spend
ing a few days visiting at the Bush
ang home.
Mrs. Adolph Shelter and little DON
aid and Dorothy returned to their
home In Gettysburg last Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Lawyar Of near
Redfield were Sunday callers at the
Byron Dempster home.
Harry Christian was a washington
business caller Saturday.
Rev. and Mrs. Walker spent Sunday
and part of Monday visiting with
friends at Carleton.
Rev. Walker called on Billie Peerce
Saturday. Mr.. Peerce fas been laid up
all winter with rheumatism.
Mrs. Byron Dempster and Marion,
Clifford and Doris were visitors at the
Geo. Brown home Sunday.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-04-26
Onida Citizen Held
Early Dancing Record

Marathon dancing is nothing new
under the sun, as can be Judged from
the following article taken from the
Onida Waterman:
Now that the papers are full of
stories OF heroes who have danced
sixty hours straight without once
stopping to sleep OF getting in step
recalls to some of the older citizens
an endurance dancing record which
was made here, back in the year
Imply Steen. The one step had not
been invented, but the manager OF a
dancing pavilion in the then thriving
city of Evarts offered a prize for the
one who could waltz the longest.
Our fellow townsman William Ger
ZACH. then young and foolish, entered
the race and won the laurels by some
thirteen hours Of steady dancing.
The record still holds good here. but
Bill does not are to compete with
these modern dancers. And Bills re-
cord is long enough to suit most OF US
anyway.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-04-26
National Economic League
Vote On National Issues

The National Economic League an
nounces the result of a referendum
to its national council on eight of the
moSt important questions concern
ing our International Relations.
The significance of this vote, the
League states, is due to the fact that
the 5000 members of its National
Council are directly nominated and
elected by preferential ballot from
each state, solely with the view to
their standing or qualification as lea
ders of public opinion. Among the
members of the Council elected to rep
resent this city are J.. III. Cole and
Chas. Thomson.
The questions submitted, together
with the result of the vote, are as
follows:
J.. Should the United States enter the
League Of Nations with such reserva-
tons as may be acceptable to the
Government of the United States? Yes,
$50, (71 per cent? No, 1927, (26 per
cent? Blank or with qualifications, Al
g per cent?. y
2. Should the United States join in
supporting the Permanent Court of
International Justice? Yes. 1173. 1913
per cent? No, 81, a per cent? Blank
or with qualifications, 81, 3 (per cent.
3. Should the United States particip-
ate in the work Of the international
Labor Organizations? Yes, 754, SO
per cent; No, 367. 80 per cent. Blank
or with qualifications, 1877, IL per cent.
4. Should the United States promote
the holding Of an international econ
omic conference to consider repara-
tions and Inter-AllieG debts? Yes, 937
"a per cent; No, 237, 10 per cent.
Blank or with qualifications. 81, Z per
cent
). Should the United States negotiate
with the Allied Powers for a scaling
down of the wal debt owed to the
United States, as a part of a general
program of international economic ad-
justment? Yes, CPS, 40 per cent; No,
ATT, 80 per cent; Blank or with quail
i%fications, 1876, IL per cent.
6. Should Congress authorize the
World War Foreign Debt Commission
to conclude the arrangements for re-
funding the British war debt to the
United States on the terms proposed
by President Harding in his address
of February 7th? Yes, 1867, "a per
cents; No, 25, 2 per cent; Blank or
with qualifications, t76, IA per cent.
7. Should the rate of interest on war
debts owed to the United States be
fixed at not more than three per cent?
Yes, $50, SO per cent; No, 303, "a per
cent; Blank or with qualifications,
295, 90 per cent.
8. Do the measures recently taken
under the lead of France in the Ruhr
constitute a justiiable attempt tor col
lect r~eparations from Germany? Yes
713, 81 per cent; No, 326, 26 per cent
Blank or with qualifications, 219, IL
per cent.
The members of the Executive Coun'
| Gil of the National Economic League
are: Frank A. Vanderbilt, Roger W
| Babson, John Hays Hammond, A
Lawrence Lowell, Nicholas Murray
Butler. George B. Cortelyou, Frank U
Lowden, Lindley M. Garrison, Edward
A. Filene and George w. Wickersham
it's purpose Is ito create an informal
and disi~nterested leadership for pub
lie opinicn---a leadership that Is ire
from partisan bias or class interest
| and that will be accepted as represent
ing the best thought Of this country
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-04-26
MOMAN,S CLUB

God in his providence has seen hit
to remove from our circle, Gertrude s.
Briggs, one of our most cherished fell
lOw-workers. She was one of the ear
Hest leaders in Club work, as we'll as
in all intellectual activities. and espec-
tally in things musical.
Her painstaking work in awakening
the musical sense and her influence in
inspiring in the children a love for
what is best in music, can not be
to the community.
As chairman of our Lecture Course
Committee. her aim was always to Sc
lect what was best for the younger
generation and she spared neither
time, strength nor thought to reach
that end, in all the twenty years in
which she served.
In tender remembrance of her whom
we all SO loved and respected.
Resolved, That although she has
been taken away from US. we shall
never forget the lovely traits OF char
acter and Christian graces which en-
.deared her to all who knew her.
Remembering her consistent life,
her self-forgetfulness for others, we
deeply lament her loss, realizing that
in her death we are bereft Of a dear
sister and this society OF n Of its
most faithful and devoted members.
Resolved. That we tender to her hus-
band our sincere and heartfelt sym
pathy in his sudden bereavement.
Resolved that these resolutions be
placed upon orr records and that a
copy be sent to her husband.
Respectfully submitted
Levantia Band,
Mabelle Greene
Matte III. Woodruff,
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-04-26
Three Year Old Girl
Burned To Death

Pierre, April 19.-Rose, three year
old daughter Of Rudolph Schmidt, of
this city, was fatally. burned here yes
terday when a dog house in which she
was playing with her brother, Heine,
four, caught fire. The lad escaped from
the dog house, but in some manner
the baby girl was unable to leave.
The children had been playing with
matches and ignited straw on the
floor Of the place. The girl was liv-
ing when rescued but died as a result
OF the burns she received.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-04-26
BUILDINGS ON MAIN
STREET TO BE IMPROVED

Two transfers in business property
were reported last week. Dan Healey
purchased the A. +. Churchill proper
ty in which his Office Is located and
s. w. Murphy the old Citizens Bank
building on the corner of Broadway
and Third. Mr.. Murphy will move
the present building off the lot and
erect a modern business building dur
ing the summer.
Other buildings contemplated this
year. including the 6Ox140 city auditor
ium, improvements on the store build
ing of Scofield's Cash Merchantile Co,
and Greeves and Rudd with brick and
plateglass fronts will make a consider
able activity in the building trades in
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-04-26
Presbyterian Church
Rev. Thomas j, Simons, Minis

Rev. Thomas j, SimOns, Minister
We will worship next Sunday ac-
cording to the regular schedule. In
the morning will be the. sessions of
the two Schools of the church, before
and after the morning preaching SER
vice, the latter being at eleven. The
same reliable organization will con-
duct them.
In the evening the Christian En-
deavor will hold its meeting at seven
o'clock. and the evening preaching
services will follow. At this latter
service the minister will preach on the
Follies of a Mighty Man. The young
ladies as usual will sing.
The whole universe is invited to
Worship with as.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-04-26
METHODIST CHURCH NOTICES
Pnnl Gardner. Pastor.

The new pastor was greeted by good
congregations last Sunday and cordial
reception at these services was by him
appreciated. The choir, the music and
flowers were fine. The pastor comes
to Miller with but one desire, to- be
the servant of all. Hence, wherever
or whenever his Services are desired
lot all be free to call upon him.
Remember the Ladies Aid Society
bazaar sale at the Mccoy hall next
Saturday AFTERNOON.
All the usual services OF tho church
will be held next Sunday and the pub
lie is cordially invited to attend.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-04-26
COUNTY AUDITORS HAVE
IMPORTANT MEET At ABERDEEN

County Auditors representing Clark,
Day, Grant, Hand, Hyde, Roberts.
Sphinx, Walworth, and Brown counties
met at Aberdeen last week at the call
of J. p. Wolff, auditor of Sphinx county
The meeting was one of a series of
district conferences for auditors, 9TH
ers to be held at Sioux Falls and
Pierre.
Counties not represented were Bea-
die, Campbell, Due1l, Dewey. Edmunds,
Faux, Hamlin, Marshall and Potter.
The object OF the meeting was to
discuss the matters of assessment as
applied to personal property. in order
to secure a more uniform result than
in previous years.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-04-26
FOR SALE

The American Legion offers for sale
the bowery or the lumber on west
Third st. II contains the following
lumber. None of the dimension lum-
Der has been sawed and is 16 and Is
foot lengths.
500 It. 2x12; 7s2 II. 2x4; 1894 IT.
2x8; 100 n. 2x6; $50 It. Ike; 306 II.
1x3; So II. AKA: $40 II. 1x12; liz It.
1xs; 800 II. pine boards; $500 II. a.
fr flooring.
Bids will be received up to May list.
at which time II will be sold. This Is
a chance to get over $1,000 feet of
lumber at your WI price. Mail or
leave all bids with A. c. Schroeder,
Chairman. 20
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-04-26
Ballet Removed After
Being In Body A Year

Aberdeen, s. d., April 24.-The
Schermerhorm tragedy at Redfield just
a year ago is recalled by an operation
performed recently on J. K. Schermer-
horn to remove a bullet fired by his
son, Elmer, after the youth had killed
his mother with the same % rife.
DIR. r. l.. Murdy of this city went to
Redfield to assist in the operation.
The strange feature of the case is
that the bullet went into the left side
of the check and was extracted from
q point half an inch to the right of
the back bone. Being SO close to a
vital part it was a delicate operation
to remove it. A year & ii was
thought the removal of the bullet
might never be necessary, but of late
Mr.. Schermerhorn had experienced
considerable pain in his right arm and
the usefulness of the arm threatened.
The location of the bullet was found
with an X-ray and after 1t was re-
moved the patient felt much relieved.
The Schermerhorm tragedy occurred
on April 20, 1922. j. E. Schermerhorn,
the father, returned to the farm home
six miles out of Redfeld, after doing
the evening chores, and found his wife
on the kitchen floor with blood gush-
ing FROM wounds. The 16-year old
son. Elmer. who was a heavy boy and
mentally bright. was standing in
tho corner with a rife in his hands.
As the father entered the door the
boy shot at him, the bullet hitting the
jaw. Mr.. Schermerhorn ~retreated to
the yard. the youth shooting at him
again. hut the second shot going wild.
With an older son, the father return
ed and this time had no trouble in
overpowering the lad, who by that
time was much in grief over his act,
and maintained the shooting Of his
mother was an accident.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-04-26
Mother Asks Parcel Post
Rates For Shipping Baby

Aberdeen, S. D., Apr. 2~1.--Inquiry
at the Aberdeen postoffice' for regu-
lations of parcel post shipment OF a
three months old baby from Eoundup.
Mont, to Aberdeen has TO be met by
the response that the limit on live
shipments was three-year-old chicks
Feeding and watering the baby en-
route were obstacles the postal de-
partment could not overcome.