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CITY AND COUNTY day; not much change in tomPAPER LEAD DAILY CALL. THE WEATHER Partly cloudy tonight and Tues- THE BLACK HILLS EVENING NEWSPAPER. ASSOCIATED PRESS SERVICE ASSOCIATED PRESS SERVICE TWENTY THIRD YEAR. LEAD, SOUTH DAKOTA, MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1916. PRICE FIVE CENTE WAR CABINET CONSTITUTED New English Premier, Lloyd George, in a Statement the House of Commons Says the Predominant Task Before the Government is a Vigorous Prosecution of the War to a Successful Conclusion LONDON, Dec.

was officially announced last night that a go ernment had been formed and a we cabinet, constituted as follows: Premter, Lloyd George; president of the council, Earl Curzon, who will be governor leader of the house of lords; ministers without portfolio, Arthur Henderson, and Lord Milner chancellor of the exchequer. Bonar has been asked also to lead the government in the house of commons. Premier Lloyd George has sent to the house of commonse the following, it was announced: "The king entrusted me with the task of forming a government and I have IN JAIL AT EVANSTON SUSPECTED OF MURDER Man Was Arrested on Forged Cheel Charge OGDEN, UTAH, Dec. Fauster of Evanston, Wyoming, in jail here charged with forging a check is held, suspected of complicity in the murder of Cris C. Cannon, near Wasatch, Utah, Wednesday.

CHADRON EXPECTING BOOM I Mid-West Oil Company Starts Operations in That District. There is an undercurrent of excitement in Chadron on account of the prospective operations of the Mid- West Oil company in that distriet. Several years ago the company secured options on certain lands lying from twelve to fourteen miles from the town and engaged in drilling, to some extent. Their work was suddenly terminated and at that time it was thought they had failed to encounter the desired results. However, this belief was shaken when it became known that the Mid- West company kept the options alive and the fact that they have returned and are again becoming active in the way, of preparing for development, leads to the opinion that their first quest was not without satisfactory results.

Certain monied interests of the Chadron country seem to have ceived a tip that the Mid- West people intended to further prosecute their work, and they got into action selves to the extent of picking up options on various tracts of land in or close to the district in which the oil people are interested. As a there is said to be a sharp advance in land values in that district. SUPERINTENDENT SAAM INVITED To Assist in Survey of Sturgis Schools. At the meeting of the Lead board of education Friday night, the following communication from W. Franklin Jones, head of the ment of education, of the University of South Dakota, was read and the request therein contained, was granted by the board: "I am to begin the ground work of a survey of the Sturgis schools on the 11th day of the present month.

I am pleased to know toat you have a man at the head of youreity schools in whom I have confidence that leads me to ask nis ass stance ir this expert service. Since educators monly work without pay in their own state surveys, at least in the pioneer stages of the work. you will stand this formal overture to you. asking one day of Supt. Saam's time.

Necessary expenses are met by the Board of Education at Sturgis." DEFENDER OF VERDUM GIVEN PROMOTION Petain Will Have Supreme Command on Western Front. WASHINGTON, D. Dec. Private advices from Paris confirm the previous reports that General Petain, the defender of Verdun, is to succeed General Joffre in the supreme command of the allied ces on the western front to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to KANSAS SEEK CONGRESS' AID Must Have Cheaper White Paper or Quit Business. KANSAS CITY, Dec.

Owners of 25 Kansas daily newspa pers, who said they were confronted with an immediate danger of being unable to secure print paper on which publish their newspapers, met here and steps to meet the alleged crisis if possible, delegating Geo W. Marble, of the Fort Scott TribuneMonitor to present their necessities to the federal trade commission at Washington, D. next week and to present to the Kansas delegation in congress the facts of their extremity Reports submitted showed, according to Mr. Marble, president of the Kansas Daily league, that Kansas publishers are unable to buy print paper for less than 5 1-2 to 6 1-2 cents per pound, while some are pay ing as high as 10 cents. PLAINTIFF LOSES IN LIBEL SUIT State Senator Charged With Complicity in Axe Murders.

REDOAK, Dec. jury in the case of Former State Senator Jones, against J. E. Wilkerson, a Kansas City detective, charged with libel in connection with the circulation of alleged rumors connecting Jones with the eight axe murders at Villisca, Iowa, in 1912, returned a verdict for the defendant yesterday. Jones sued for $60.000 damages.

COUNTY VISITING NURSE New Plan for Education Along Health Lines in State. HURON, S. Dec. 11---South Dakota can now boast of having a county visiting nurs-. Beadle county, claims the distinction of leading in this progressive work.

Nowadays it is considered that prevention of disease and education along health lines is as important as any other social work. Miss Margaret Ferguson arrived on the field recently to begin the new work. As this is a new work, definite plans for carrying it on have not been made. However, it is expected that each school in the county will be visited and each child given a careful amination. Careful records will be kept of all visits and examinations.

which will be compared with records of later date. It is hoped in this way to arrive at valuable information with regard to health conditions in Beadle county. Visits will be made if possible to homes near each school where it is thought that the gospel of pervention and education can be lodged. In cases of contagious diseases, it is the plan of the nurse to spend a day in the home giving some practical instructions for caring for the sick and preventing the spread of the disease to other members of the family or the community. Considerable interest is being shown in this work.

and without a doubt within a few months some valuable information will be gathered and improvements made that will convince the people of Beadle County that a visiting nurse is worth while. Already rumors are coming to the Huron Comercial Club for information with regard to 'how It is put In other counties they are making plans for an organization similar to the one In Beadle County. OATS PLANT DESTROYED Explosion Occurs in Quaker Company in Ontario. PETERBORO, ONTARIO, Dec. 11.

--An explosion and fire destroyed the Quaker Oats Company building here today, with an estimated loss of eight lives. Ten were injured. The property damage will be $1,000,000. Campaign Expense for Governor PIERRE. Dec.

Norbeck has filed his axpense account as a candidate for governor at the late election, showing that the campaign cost him $1424. 2. Frank Wells the newly elected railway sioner shows expenditure of $260 in his campaign. PLEDGES VIOLATED IN MARINA TORPEDOING State Department has Full Information at Hand. WASHINGTON, D.

Dec. Announcement was made at the state department today that complete information is at hand covering the case of the Marina, torpedoed with the loss of six American lives. It makes it appear to be a clear-cut riolation of Germany's pledges. perature. THERE WAS NOREAL COAL SHORTAGE Government Prosecutor Finds No Warrant for High Prices Charged For Anthracite NOW YORK, Dec.

fedoral government's inquiry into the high cost of living, began with preparations for a grand jury investigation of the coal business. According to the special prosecutor, the sovernment already has discovered there was no real shortage in anthraetie coal here, and no warrants lo1 the high prices charged. EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS North Dakota are Asking for Large Appropriations BISMARCK, N. Dec. and most important meeting of the North Dakota board of regents for the curent year will be held at the capitol here Dec.

15-16, when final approval is to be given the appropriations asked by the various state stitutions under the board's supervision. All the heads of the state ienal institutions are expected to tend the session, including President MoVey of the state university, Presldent Ladd of the Agricultural lege, President McFarlan of the Valley City Normal, President Crane of the Minot Normal, President Black of the Ellendale Normal Industrial, President Smith of the Wahpeton Sohool of Science, President Smith of Bottineau and Mrs. M. C. Budlong secretary of the North Dakota Public Library Commission.

The board members are President Lewis Crawford of Sentinel Butte, Frank White of Valley City, Dr. J. D. Taylor of Grand Forks, Emily Scow of Bowman and J. A.

Power of Leonard. All the institutions have reported important requirements in the form of new buildings or repairs for the ensuing two years. The university asks $114,500 for general ion, the agricultural college for $185- 000; the Normal industrial for 000; the school of forestry for 000; the Minot Normal for the Valley City Normal for the Mayville Normal for and the Dickinson for $185,000, a total of $899,800. DEUTSCHLAND IS AT JOURNEY'S END Reported off Mouth of Wesser Yesterday BERLIN, Dec. commercial submarine, Deutschland, returning from the United States, arrived of the mouth of the Wesser yesterday.

STATE FIRE OFFICIALS MAKING INSPECTION Also Sound Warning Against Foolish Holiday Decorations SIOUX FALLS, Dec. E. Crans, state fire marshal, and G. H. Henry, have been in the city the, last day or two and while here made an Inspection of the penitentiary, deaf mute school, Sioux Falls college and Lutheran Normal school.

While here they sounded the annual warning against holiday decorations of cotton and other inflammable materlal. 'People may have forgotten" said Deputy G. H. Henry, 'that 12 school children and two teachers were burned to death in a holiday disaster last year caused by inflammable deeorations. One of the largest fires in Sioux City was caused in the same way.

These things pass quickly out of mind, seemingly. It is well for reminders to be thrown out and we hope to have the aid of the press as usual." Last year a near disaster in one of the local churches was averted only by the presence of mind of a few among the many present. Cotton and lighted tapers started a conflagration. The officers of the state fire department said that while buildings here were in fair shape, there was some old fashioned work in the matter of electric wiring that would not be permitted in new construction. JUDGMENT RENDERED FOR MINING COMPANY Government Fails to Secure Cancellation of Mining Patents SIOUX FALLS, S.

Dec. James Elliott yesterday found in favor of the defendants in the case of United States vs Safe Investment Gold Mining comany and Frank Steiskal, trustee. The action was brought by the government to cancel certain mining secured in 1910, and held by the comany in the Black Hills district which involved about 1000 acres. It was the contention of the plaintiff that the land was being held not for the mining possibilities but for the timber which stood upon it. In handing down his decision Judge Elliott stated that it was his opinion that there was a misappre hension of the law by both the defendant and the officers of the law but that they were both acting in the best of good faith.

FRED L. CLARK PASSES AWAY County Commissioner Succumbs to Attack of Pneumonia. The news of the death this morning of County Commissioner Fred L. Clark brought marked and widespread sorrow to the people of this community. He passed away at his home on May street, a half hour after midnight.

Two weeks ago he was taken with an attack of tonsilitis, but apparently passed through that illness without the prospect of serious consequences. His recovery, however, was slow and although he was able to get to his place of business early last week, his system remained weakened and he was not able to successfully resist the attack of pneumonia which overcame him five days ago. The passing of Fred L. Clark removes one of the most active of the men of public affairs in the Black Hills. To the discharge of his duties as county commissioner and chairman of the board, he brought an unusual amount of energy and initiative.

It was he who first suggested the plan of holding annual ing of the county commissioners of the state and at the time of his death he was engaged in formulating legislation designed to secure state aid in furthering this project. As chairman of the republican county committee, a position which he held during the last campaign he displayed ability to organize and carry out effective political work, In his private business affairs he was entering a succesful career when death claimed him. His ranch operations in the Englewood district were bringing results when he entered the business life of Lead through the organization of the Belt Garage and Auto company of which he was the principal owner. This business wtthin a year had increased to such an extent that it was found necessary to provide additional quarters to those originally established at the corner of Main and Siever street and several months ago another piece of Main street property was secured, on which a second building is now in course of erection. Fred L.

Clark was born in Washington, D. in November 1866 and consequently was about a month past 50 years of age. When he was a boy of seven years, the family moved to near Ashland, the father re maining in Washington. Later they moved into the town of Ashland where, when he was 14 years old. his mother died.

When he was 17 hr went to Oregon and later returning to Nebraska, was married twenty years ago to Miss Alice Ormisher, of Valentine, Neb. Before that ho had entered the Black Hills and afte his marriage returned here and took up his residence. Practically all of his life here was spent in the Englewood district, until he entered into business in Lead. He is survived by his wife and three sons; they are Edward, aged 16. Frank aged 11 and Maurice.

aged 6 years. He leaves also three brothers and one sister. The brothers are William A. Clark of Lead, Dr. 0.

H. Clark of Newel and Walter H. Clark, a resident of Arkansas Tho sister is Mrs. Robert J. Van Dyke of Pittsburgh, Pa.

He was a member of Odd Fellow lodge of Deadwood, of the Elks of Lead and of the M. B. A. of Englewood. No announcement of the time of the funeral will be made until his sister, living in Pittsburgh, has been heard from.

Rev. Mackintosh motored to Vale this morning. Miss Lenora Markham returned to Nahant yesterday after having spent the week end with her folks in Lead. ENLIST HOUSE WIVES Grocers' Association Asks Them to Sign Petition for Embargo on Certain Foods carried out his command. I had hoped to make a statement to the house Tuesday, but I now find it impossible to do so.

Mr. Bonar Law, as leader in the house, will move adjournment until Thursday. The predominate task before the government is a vigorous prosecution of the war to a triumphant conclusion. I feel confident the government can rely on your support, AS long as they devote their energies toward that end." The premier is ill and was unable to go to Buckingham palace this morning to receive the seals of office from the king. The members of the cablnet who are not required to seek reelection, received their seals.

IMMUNITY BATH ALLOWED TO STAND Another Echo From New Haven Case. WASHINGTON, D. Dec. The apeals from the New York federal court ruling, granting immunity, to John Billard, William Skinner and James Elton in the New Haven railroad prosecution, were dismissed today. The government contended they were not entitled to immunity, by having testified.

NO COPPER WIRE. For Extension of Consolidated Company Line Into Newell District. It is feared that some slight delay may be occasioned in the construetion of the extension of the Consolidated Power and Light company's lines from Belle Fourche into the Newell district, by reason of the shortage of the copper wire supply. Advices to local officers of the company from the General Electric comstate that at present it is im- pany possible to make any deliveries of copper suitable for the purpose and no future date is set when such de- livery will be possible. Under these circumstances and in order not to delay the construction indefinitely, it is probable that iron wire, copper covered.

will be used While not as satisfactory as the solid copper wire, it will do in an emer, gency. If it is decided to use this kind of wire, the constructon will be commenced at once. The line will extend from Belle Fourche to Newell, taking in Fruitdale and Nisland. following the railroad throughout the entire dis, tance. Vale will not be included until the rairoad is extended to that point.

Provision will be made for a few short spurs from the main line, to furnish power to several establishments, located not far distant. WAITING FOR MOTOR Ready to Turn Water Into Ball Park For Ice Rink. The building of the clay bank around the ball park has been completed and the ground is now ready for the turning in of the water. Delay is now caused by the which non-arrival of the electric motor, was ordered some time ago and is expected to get here any day. The pump is in place and the two-inch water line has been laid.

It will probably not require more than a day to install the motor, so that it is likely that the park will be flooded before the end of the present week. COLD, THEN WARMER Weather is Government Prediction For the Coming Week. WASHINGTON, D. Dec. Weather predictions for the week heSunday were announced by Finning, bureau today as follows.

Plains States and Upper Middle Mississippi Valleys--Generally fair except snow or rain Tuesday or Wednesday. Cold first part of week, warmer after Tuesday. Rocky Mountain and Plateau Regions--Generally fair except local snows are probable Tuesday and Wednesday; temperature below normal. CHICAGO, Dec. demanding an embargo be placed on flour, sugar, canned milk, tomatoes and wheat will be placed in every grocery in forty-one states for housewives' signatures, it a resolution today presented to the executive beard of the Retail Grocers association, carries.

NATIONAL FOREST GRAZING Marked Increase in Demand For Privileges During Past Year. The local office of the U. S. Forest Service reports a marked increase in the demand for grazing privileges within the Black Hills National forest for 1917. Homesteaders have made great inroads into the prairie range formerly used by the large stockmen, and as a result they are beginning to look elsewhere for summer range.

A number of the large stock owners have made application for range allotments within the forest for 1917. The demands for range from stockmen living within the forest is also on the Increase. The high market for beef has acted as a stimulus to the stock industry resulting in an crease in the breeding herds throughout the forest. Practically every ranchman within the forest is now in the stock business and the number of stock raised is rapidly increasing. In former years the range within the Black Hills forest was not completely utilized and: there were areas of unused range.

The indications are that this condition will not continue to exist, although at present there is still considerable room for more stock. The north end of the Bearlodge division is the only area which is at present stocked to capacity. During the past grazing season there were approximately 15,000 cattle and horses ranged within the Black Hills forest. The indications are that next year this number will be increased to 20,000. POWER PROJECT GETS SETBACK Supreme Court Sustains Annulment of Franchise.

WASHINGTON, D. Dec. The ruling of the New York courts, annulling the state franchise given the Long Sault Development company for an immense power project on the St. Lawrence river, was put in force today by the supreme court, which dismissed the corporation's appeal. CONSTANTINE SENT MESSAGES TO BERLIN Revolution Breaks Out in Greek lands of Cyclendes.

LONDON Dec. from Athens say a revolution has broken out in the Cycledes group of Greek islands in the Aegean sea. The Greek battleship Hydra, which under control of the entente, has intercepted, Greek advices contained in messages from King Constantine, addressed to Berlin. LONDON, Dec. foreign office today stated that the British government is consulting with the allies in an effort to reach a very radical solution of the Greek problem.

WEATHER CONDITIONS Reported by the Nebraska Telephone Company at 8 a. Today Lead 7 Partly Cloudy Deadwood. 12 Clear Rapid Partly Cloudy Presho. 6 Cloudy Partly Cloudy Philip. 8 Cloudy Sturgis.

Cloudy Spearfish. Cloudy Belle Clear Hill Partly Cloudy Hot Clear 6 Snowing.