Sioux City Journal from Sioux City, Iowa • 4

THE SIOUX CITY JOURNAL: MORNING, MAY 17, 1916. i crease of excess baggage rates by rca made for a street carnival to run during the three days. Chamberlain Girl Wins. -r ii 1SL Snecial In'the tion of a larger the scope of the alliance will be enlarged and the working girls of the city benefited In a corresponding degree. -The citizens are contributing liberally to the building fund.

RETAILERS CONVENE. annual declamation contest for the youngJ Ing about" $300,000 of real estate in this state, from which a large tax will be due. Over $40,000 already has been paid In to the state treasury since Mr. Preston took charge of the work last July. Of this, $30,000 came from the Tripp estate, of Prairie-du-Sac, Wis.

The willed about $400,000 to the University of Wisconsin, but the attorney general of that state advised the university regents that South Dakota was entitled to the amount of the tax given above. Other large nonresident estates are being Investigated, with a view-to determining the amount of inheritance taxes due South Dakota. 1 DAKOTA KNIGHTS OF GRIP. women of Dakota Wesleyan, iiiss auw Schair, of Chamberlain, was awarded first place with a total score of 2S3 points and Miss Lillian Kunkle. of Nowlln, was given second with a score of SSL This is the second annual contest.

Miss Helen Gross, of White. S. winning first honors a year Dentists to Meet. Sioux Falls, S. May IS.

Special: At the annual convention of the South Dakota Dental association the followinr officers were elected: President. Dr. F. T. Armstrong; vice president.

Ir. Harry Dona hoe; secretary. Dr. EL W. Elmen; treasurer, 'Dr.

C. C. Fleischer. All the new officers are residents of Sioux EXCESS BAGGAGE RATES. Nebraska Commission Will Not Sanction Rock Island's Plan.

Lincoln. May 16. The Nebraska state railway commission today informed the Rock Island Railroad company that thd commission cannot acquiesce in an in rSSSs'S ui icoiviauuii vt LiJc -cerii ir- that road and the application of a centage basis to the increase. misfkrn aska the road to amend its ti, baggage tariff to a bais not tict.j the baggage rate of and url'-ce" company does this the sue an order requiring the com par 'j-show why it does not do so. Over an Inch of Rain.

Ainsworth. May 3C jr; -i Inch and a quarter of rain has fallen i since Saturday. All of this moisture gone into the ground and the soaked for about five inches. CALL FOE LIVE STOCK ME27 Conference to Be Held in Chi on June 6. Denver, May 1.

A call f. meeting of live stock interests in June to consider recommendations by the interstate commerce cowBiiwi'ii betterment of shipping conditions. L-by the uniform live rtock votniri was received here today. Tlr- is composed of live stv-k s-h; throughout the country. The signed by S.

11. Cowan, chairman. Worth, and E. F. Keener, secretary, cago.

a I mind now to wear CHALMERSiUNDERWAR AKE up your Chalmers FORMER CONGRESSMAN DEAD. mr-ifi rYsin Benjamin P. Birdsall. Dubuque, la. May 16.

Judge B. P. Bird-sail, who succeeded the. late 3avid B. Henderson, speaker of- the national house of representatives, as congressman from the Third Iowa district, died at his home at Clarion, today.

Judge Benjamin P. Birdsall was born ta "Weyauwega, Waupaca county, Wisconsin, October 6, 1S8. If is, father was fn the lumber business in Wisconsin. The family moved" to Iowa in 1S70, to Alden, Hardin There the father lived on a farm. Young Benjamin had attended the publie schools in Wisconsin, and on coming: to Iowa went to the district school for a time.

Ho went to the state university at Iowa City in 1S74. and finished a course iii the academical department in 1S77. He then read law with C. M. Kagel, of Alden.

He was admitted to the bar in 1S78 at Hampton. He practiced for a number of years- In partnership with Mr. NageL -In ISM moved to Clarion, Wright county, where he had since lived. He was elected to the bench of the Eleventh Judicial district in He remained on the bench until 3900, when he resigned, in part on account of ill health. He then resumed the practice of Jle was nominated by the republicans of the Third district for congress in September, 1902, and was elected to succeed Congressman Henderson, who had retired.

Judge Birdsall leaves a family consisting of his -wife and five children. He had been twice married, the first time in 187S, and the second time in'lSSS. His first wife died, and thereafter he married Miss Belle Johnson, of Clarion. tracts- were let yesterday to Zach Eyres, of this city, for the erection of two new fine fireproof bank buildings, one at Crais and one at Struble. The building at Craig: Is to replace the bank building destroyed by fire last winter.

for the Moosers. Chicago, May IS. The committee in charge of arrangements for the progressive national convention to be held here in June is planning to fill waits between speeches and committee reports at the convention with -music. It was made known today. Fifty musicians from the Chicago Symphony orchestra and the Chicago-Opera band have been-engaged or orchestral duty and a number of grand -opera stars are under consideration, It Is said.

"Porosknit" Underwear and get into the coolest thing there is. a ir Mitchell Preparing to Entertain tha State Meeting. Mitchell, 3. May Special: South Dakota knights of the grip -will be welcomed to Mitchell the first two days in June, the occasion of the annual grand council session of the United Commercial Travelers. The entertaining lodge will be Fenimore council, is'o.

219. Upon the opening of the grand council on Thursday, June. George A. Sils-by, of Mitchell, will welcome the visiting traveling. men and Edward W.

Lee-han, of Fenimore council, will extend the felicitations of the Grand Counselor Darby, will make the response. In the afternoon will be band concerts, baseball games and the parade, for which prizes will be awarded to the councils making the best showings. On Thursday evening the visiting wives of the members will be banqueted and degree work will be staged at the Elks club, where the sessions-will he held. On Friday there will be further grand council sessions, baseball games and sightseeing trips and the presentation of a loving cup to the council whose club wins the baseball tournament. The grand council will conclude with a ball cn Friday evening at the Elks club.

1 FOR ATTACKING WOMAN. Two Men Are Held in the Jail at Wessington. Wessington, S. May 16. Special; One of two men who are alleged to have, attacked a woman on the railroad track near Wessington has been lodged in jail here, the other having succeeded in making his The woman also was brought to Wessington.

Her home is near St, Lawrence and she is of feeble intellect. While experiencing one of her "spells' she left home and started to walk to Cavour, Where it is said she has relatives. "Upon reaching Wessington she told a pitiful story and residents contributed sufficient funds to pay her railroad fare to Cavour. Arriving at Cavour she discovered that the people she was looking for. no longer, resided- there, and- then she started to walk back to Wessington, following the "railroad track.

To make the journey oa foot she walked all night and until afternoon of the next day, andwhen In a very wearied condition and approaching the outskirts of Wessington she was seized and attacked by the two men. She now is being looked after by residents of Wessington. HOME FOR GIRLS. Sioux Falls "Women's Alliance Is to Raise Funds. Sioux Falls, S.

May 15: Special: The Women's Alliance of Sioux Falls. Is engaged in the task of raising- a fund of from $30,000 to $25,000 for the-erection of a permanent home for the alliance on a lot owned by the organization a central location near the business district. The alliance has since its organization two or three years ago occupied leased quarters. The alliance looks 'after the -comfort of the working girls -of Sicux Falls and provides such of them as desire it with a home and board at cost. Since the alliance came into existence hundreds of girls have been benefited.

With the erec Chalmers "Porosknit" Underwear lets the body breathe the fine, light, elastic fabric absorbs the perspiration, while the openings in the fabric let in the cooC fresh air and evaporate the moisture. Your skin feels refreshed in Chalmers "Porosknit" Underwear. You get 100 comfort in Chalmer3 "Porosknit" Union Suits. With full elasticity in the fabric; there is ample room for every move and twist the fabric is cut full and xm, ffi: 5 i i 1 i I i i 5 i i i I 4 I loose your body always has that cooL free and easy feeling. Look for the labeL Your satisfaction is guaranteed unconditionally.

Fe Mel Ait SMe l7t 25c 50c Cn. ShutiaadDn UNION SUITS Anr 5t) i Also Makmru of Chalmcrm Sprint Ntdlm Rikbd Utuir-marr for fall and Winter Cf-tiVJLMKILtSi i i This Laid cn Etry Ccrmrnt CliiWin thximt Cm. N.Y. tSSifc.liWVk klliWIt v. FOUR DAY RAIN BENEFICIAL DAKOTA IANDS IN FINE SHAPE FOR CROPS.

WIND DRYING SURFACE 1 SOIL Com Planting Can Be Resumed in Few Days Total Precipitation Throughout State of to 3 Inches Big Yields Looked For. Sioux Falls, S. May. 16. Special: The mercury last night -dropped to.

the freezing point, but because of a high northwest wind no damage was done to vege-: tables, fruit trees and flower gardens. The total precipitation during the rainy weather, which -commenced last Friday and extended to yesterday, was about two inches, giving the ground a thorough soaking. Clear weather today and a stiff northwest wind is drying the sur-faco of the ground rapidly, and in a day or two corn planting can be resumed and pushed to completion throughout the state. Lyman County Moisture. Murdo.

S. D.i May 16. Special: At the most opportune time of the spring, western Lyman county has been favored with one of the most drenching soaklngs it has ever About three inches of water fell. Lyman county expects a bumper erop of small grain and corn. Country "Well Soaked.

Pierre, S. May 16. Special: While the storm of Sunday brought a general covering of snow to this part of the Missouri valley, it also brought almost three inches of precipitation, and gave the country the best soaking it has had since last spring. While the sub-soil was in good shape the heavy winds of the spring had dried the surface and the rain was badly needed to. assure the holding of the moisture deeper down.

West Biver Country Soaked. Philip, S. May IS. Special: A steady rain has been falling In the country west of the river for the past three days and the ground is thoroughly soaked. Grass and small grain has an excellent start and farmers are" highly elated.

It Is estimated that there is 50 per cent more small grain; seeded this year than last year, and many farmers are also planting much of their ground to alfalfa, The prospect for big yield of winter wheat is very bright, in fact, almost assured unless damaged by hail. INHERITANCE TAXES. To Bring $150,000 Into the Dakota State Treasury. Mitchell, S. May Approximately $150,000 will be brought into the state treasury of South Dakota in the collection of inheritance taxes by the state tax commission, according to H.

C. Preston, of this city, the member of the commission who this special work in charge. The last regular legislative 'session passed a law placing- the responsibility; of '-collecting inheritance taxes with the- commission. Proceedings were started last1 week In the Lincoln county court at; to determine -and collect an' inheritance tax of $90,000 from the" estate- of WiUiam Dee ring, of Rock Island. 111.

Mr. Preston stated that the Deerlng estate had approximately $3,000,000 Invested in South Dakota real estate mortgages! Attempts-also will be made" to collect an inheritance tax from the estate of Richard Sears, founder of the firm' of Sears, Roebuck of Chicago. Mr. Sears owned about $60,000 of South Dakota municipal bonds. Elmore W.v Hurst, of Rock Island.

died last July, leav- i i -i 30x3 30 x'3 32 3 33x4 34x4 36 AH 37x5 38x5 JList "70IJ actual Mileage You Ruin, the into Extravagance, And, Extravagant Goodrich one-tenth more Cling, Now, Then Goodrich BLACK Gov. Byrne Delivers a Short Welcoming Address. Pierre, S. May The meeting of the retail dealers here today nrnw a hliainMS Session. With short address of welcome by Gov.

Byrne, and a response by W. L. Ware, president of the A talk by E. Kelly on the relations of the farmer and thn retailer devoted largely to the grain handling problem. The only candi date so far for the next meeting is dwu Falls.

Thi nnHAriakir8 held their first session, opening with an address of welcome by Javnes nresldent of the commer cial club, and a lecture by Prof. Clement Williams, of Kansas City. K. OF INITIATION. Fifty Candidates Are Admitted by the Mitchell Council.

mt 16. SDecial: Fifty lUlltUCii, new candidates were initiated Into Ma-her council. No. Knights of Colum bus, making the memoersmp oi iuo ell one of the largest In the state. The owned when the members and candidates attended high mass at the Holy Family datnouc cnurcn In the forenoon.

The initiatory cere-nncriAH nt 1 o'clock in the after noon and continued until evening, when banquet was served by the v-atnonc women of the State Deputy P. F. of Alexandria, officiated as toastmaster. 1 Body Found in River. Sissetori, S.

May 16. Special After a search extending over a number of days, the body of M. X. prominent farmer who disappeared' some days ago from hia home near here, was found floating In the Little Minnesota river, some miles from his farm. He was last seen alive Easter Sunday, when he left his home for the ostensible purpose of taking a walk over his farm.

A coroner's jury investigated the death of Stair who was 62 years of and returned a verdict -that he camo to his death through causes unknown. He is survived by a widow, four sons and three daughter Davenport to -Cornell. -Sioux S. May" 1. Special; Information has reached Sioux Falls relatives that Dr.

Herbert J. Davenport, formerly of Sioux Falls, and later connected with; the state university at -Vermillion, has resigned his-position as -dean-of the school of. commerce, In the University of Missouri; at Columbia, and will go next to to become a member of the faculty of Cornell university at a material increase in" salary. Swine Breeders to Meet. Mitchell, S.

May 16. Special: Swine breeders of Dakota will, meet In Mitchell, June 1 and 2, for their annual session. On the program will be papers and addresses by Robert Burns, of Mitchell: Fred Drey, of Beresford, H. Col. Kraschel, of Harlan, Robert Evans, of Chicago, secretary American Duroc Record association, and W.

M. Mc-Fadden, of Chicago, secretary American Poland-China Record association. Haakon County Fair Dates. S. May 16.

Speclar: The Haakon County Fair association "has set September 7 and 8 as the date'' for the next county fair to be held at this place. The old settlers' picnic, aa organization made up of residents of Stanley, Haakon and Jackson counties, will be held here on the 6th; of September, the day preceding the fair. Arrangements have also been 13.40 $15.45 $22.00 $22.40 $31.60 $37.35 $50.60 THB.B. F. GOODRICH' KCIiBER CO, Arkon, Ohio.

LOCAL ADDRESS 5.06 Jackson St. PARTY LEADERS OH GROUND CEDAR RAPIDS A MECCA TOB IOWA REPUBLICANS. CONVENTION TO OPEN TODAY Bepeal of Statewide Primary "Will Be Proposed by Some Delegate Candidates for Governor Itook-in'g After Their Fences. Cedar Xlapids, May 18. Special: The rieal of the statewide which proved so unsatisfactory to the" recent election, wilL be "asked In -resolutions to be adopted by the republican state convention tomorrow If some, of the active party -workers who already have -arrived have their way.

it was learned tonight that such' a plank has; been prepared and that strenuous efforts, will be made to have it Incorporated in whatever platform Is adopted: Although Carl Keunhle. George Cosson and Joe Allen were on hand early today looking after their gubernatorial fences, Lieut. Gov. Harding', of Sioux -City, bad not arrived up to a late hour tonight. However, those In charge of his headquarters declared he would make things hum when he did get here.

Several prominent leaders have expressed their confidence in Harding's ability, to win the nomination, despite the fact that Senator Allen today admitted the likelihood of the nomination going to a convention. Chairman Charles A. Rawson is expected early tomorrow, morning from Ore ROTir where he has been looking: after Cummins interests. Mr. Rawson will call the convention to -order at II o'clock tomorrow morning and Howard J.

Clark, of Moines, will deliver-the "keynote" snpech. It has been agreed that Charles E. Pickett, of will be permanent chairman, The orKanization of the Iowa delegation to the national convention will be effected at a banquet here tomorrow night. Senator Kenyon is slated for chairman of the Iowa delegation. A total of 1,136 delegates have been chosen to attend the convention rand an examination of the lists shows that many of the old war horses of the party have been included tn the delegations.

Candidates for state offices have engaged quarters at the Montrose to further their interests before the test of strength In Ithe primaries June' 5. i- District caucuses will be held in the city: auditorium at 10 o'clock Wednesday -morning an hour before the convention la to be called to order. BABY MYSTEEY CLE ABED. Mrs. Allie Haradon Confesses to Abandoning the Infant.

Mcines May 15. Special: Mrs. 'Jdie Haradon, 25 years old. today con-fesstd that she abandoned the baby girl swhose body was found on the citjr, dump ihere six weeks ago. i JThe confession oX Mrs.

Haradon clears up the mystery, which commenced when 3lr. and Mrs. Ben Dudi were arrested in Paul and brought back here on tba -suspicion that' the babe was theirs. 'inidisf accompanied by the coroner, went to St. Paul and disinterred the body of their own baby.

Mrs. Haradon took the baby to raise from Mrs. Erbest Ohrtman, Tetter, via. Mrs. Haradon kept the babe one night and left it In the back, yard of the Salvation army home.

It was taken to the city dump along with other NEW MEMBERS INITIATED. Daughters jf Isabella Enjoy-ay -Social Lf Session." XeMars. JaC'May 16. Forty new members were received rmto Santa Maria court No. 179, Daughters of Isa bella.

About 300 attended the ceremonies and- enjoyed a banquet which followed In the evening'. Miss Mabel Murray was toaetmistress, and toasts were responded to by nev. Father C. P. Cob way of Maurice, Rev.

Father Thomssen" of Remsen, Baron of Rock Rapids. Miss Anna O'Con nor of Sioux City and Miss Anna Donahue of Cherokee. Musical numbers were given by Mrs. Henry Hodapp, Miss Ver- gune Weidenf eller, Miss Aloysia Wasmer "and Raymond Duster, and a reading by Miss Bride McDonnell. f-rnm Ttsali Hospers, May" Special: Mike -Herzog, a farmer residing east of town, had a narrow escape from what might have been a fatal accident while prepar Ing to do plowing.

with a power tractor Mr. Herzog was trying to start 5. the oil engine. After priming it with high test gasoline he gave the fiy-r wheel a boost, thinking he would have to spin it a3 before. Instead, the engine started on the first compression and as the wheel flew around, Mr.

Herzogs clothing got caught In some manner and he was hurled around with the heavy and would have been killed before -help arrived had not, fortunately, his Nothing tore, thus liberating him and fllnsrinjr him free from the wheeL The i clothing was torn from his body to the waist, and he suffered a scalp wound, cne '-broken arm and one shoulder dislocated, besides other minorT bruises. 'After get-Cting free from the machine Mr. Herzog stopped the engine and walked the house, when a doctor was summoned. Iowa Boy Promoted." Marshftlltown, May 16. Special: Promotion of a former Iowa boy, and na-j.

tlve of Des Moines, Is announced from by Secretary Redfield, of the department of commerce, who has pointed iJr. WV Chapin Huntington, of Chicago, as commercial attache to the United States embassy at Petrograd. riua-i ml Dr. Huntington has been head of tbe federal bureau of foreign and doraes-I Mc commerce at Chicago. Young Hunt- nnstcn ii a swr of Vice President and General Manager W.

Huntington, of 5 the Minneapolis and St. Louis railroad. is 32 years old. Manufacturers Meet Today. Marshalltown, May Special: The fourteenth annual convention of the Iowa Manufacturers association bft-r gin a two days session tomorrow.

Des Moines, Dubuque, Davenport, Cedar Jlapid3 and Clinton are all going to bid tor the convention next Plymouth. Sunday Schools. I.eMars, Ia May 16. Special: The an-. nual convention of the Plymouth County Sunday School association will be held at Merrill on Saturday and Sunday, May 80 and 21.

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