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Federal Agents Hunt for Man Who Shot One Redfield, S. D., May 12.—Special: Officers of a large number of cities have been asked to keep close watch for Walter Chrissman, alleged bootlegger, who shot Federal Prohibition Officer R. V. Labrie, of Huron, S. D. Latest reports from hospital say the officer will recover. One of his arms has been amputated as a result of the wound. Chrissman's height is 5 feet 6 inches, and he weighs about 165 and is 40 years old. His eyes are dark blue, his nose slightly deflected to the right side of his face, hair thin, he has cauliflower ears and there is a red spot on the left side of his face near the lower part of his ear. Hot Springs chapter was organized in 1918. FAMOUS "OUTLAW" HORSES TO APPEAR AT FAITH FAIR Faith, S. D., May 12.—Special: The famous string of "outlaw" horses that appeared in England two years ago and since then in many parts of the United States, belonging to F. E. Carter, of Dalzell, Meade county, has been contracted to appear at the Faith fair this year. The people here are interested in knowing what will be the result of the combination of Meade county broncos, internationally noted for their bucking prowess, and Meade county riders, only locally known. Mr. Carter also will furnish the steers for roping and riding. MOBRIDGE BAPTISTS PLAN TO BUILD A NEW CHURCH Mobridge, S. D., May 12.—Special: Baptists are completing plans for the erection of a new church to take care of their steadily increasing membership. It is planned to have the work of construction commence in the fall and have the foundation and basement completed before winter sets in, so that work on the main part of the building can be carried on during the winter. The church will be constructed in such a manner that additions can be built to it when necessary. BUSINESS WOMEN'S CLUB CONVENTION PLANS LAID Sioux Falls, S. D., May 12.—Special: Plans for the annual convention of the Business and Professional Women's clubs of South Dakota, to be held in Sioux Falls June 5, 6 and 7, were completed at a meeting of members of the club here. The chief speaker at the opening session will be Miss Lena Madesin Phillips, of New York city. A number of other speakers from Sioux Falls and other parts of the state are scheduled to make addresses. POTTER FARM BUREAU IS LAYING PLANS FOR PICNIC Gettysburg, S. D., May 12.—Special: The Potter County Farm bureau will hold a picnic on the rodeo grounds, 18 miles west of Gettysburg, on the Missouri river, June 6. Gov. W. J. Bulow will deliver an address and there will be races, games, other sports and a dance at night. The executive committee, appointed by the bureau to supervise the events, consists of: A. L. Thelin, A. V. Maddy, J. C. Schiessl, and Carl Entorf, of Gettysburg. SAWMILL WORKER'S LIVER IS RUPTURED BY BIT OF BOARD Hot Springs, S. D., May 12.—Special: A peculiar accident brought Glen Measel, a sawmill worker of Pringle, to the sisters' hospital here and came near costing him his life. Measel's side was pierced by a piece of board and his liver ruptured. The liver being a copiously bleeding organ when cut, the man's abdomen was found filled with blood when surgeons operated. While Measel is still very ill, there are hopes for his recovery. LAKE COUNTY BIRTH RATE SHOWS HEAVY DECREASE Madison, S. D., May 12.—Special: Investigation of the records of the clerk of courts of Lake county shows that the birth rate in Lake county has steadily been decreasing during the past five years. The figures follow: 1922—435 births, 18 infant deaths. 1923—313 births, 7 infant deaths. 1924—302 births, 10 infant deaths. 1925—299 births, 19 infant deaths. 1926—284 births, 19 infant deaths. nounced the sale of their hardware and drug store to W. H. Rowbotham. George H. Carr started the business in 1908 and was joined in partnership about five years ago by Mr. Bingham. Leslie I. Bingham. Mr. Bingham died about a year later but Mrs. Bingham continued as the other member of the partnership. Mr. Carr, owner of the land upon which Bison was built, is know as the father of the town. Volin Commerce Club Elects. Volin, S. D., May 12.—Special: Various projects for the advancement of Volin and surrounding farming district were discussed at the annual meeting of members of the commercial club. The club elected the following officers for the coming year: President, C. A. Birnham; vice president, Hardy Carlson; secretary, O. W. Pederson; treasurer, O. A. Hart. The next meeting of the commercial club will be held in the city park. Much Rain at Plankinton. Plankinton, S. D., May 12.—Special: Four days of intermittent showers and drizzling rains here netted two and a half inches of moisture, which makes a total of over 11 inches since the beginning of the year, according to Erland Johnson, government recorder. The ground is well soaked and travel on dirt roads extremely difficult, necessitating rural mail delivery by horse instead of car. Wool Meetings Are Called. Gettysburg, S. D., May 12.—Special: Two wool meetings will be held in Potter county May 17. An afternoon meeting will be held at the courthouse in Gettysburg, and an evening meeting at the town hall in Hoven. W. F. Schnaidt, marketing specialist from Brookings, will conduct both the meetings. Wool grading, preparation of fleeces for market, and marketing are some of the subjects to be covered. Closed Bank Will Pay. Lake Norden, S. D., May 12.—Special: Before the close of May it is expected depositors of the failed First National bank in this city will receive a 15 per cent dividend, which will aggregate $33,000. The bank suspended business last September. The dividend checks are now being signed in Washington, and will be mailed to depositors as soon as the receiver of the bank receives them from Washington. Zoning Commission Endorsed. Watertown, S. D., May 12.—Special: The city council has given its endorsement to the appointment of a zoning commission for Watertown, to operate under a new state law authorizing and enabling cities of South Dakota to regulate the character of buildings in the business, residential and industrial districts. Mayor Bruns will select the commission outside the city council, and the names will be submitted at the next meeting of the council. Sheriff Has Bride Role. De Smet, S. D., May 12.—Special: H. Kruse, the 265-pound sheriff of Kingsbury county, is to be the blushing bride in the production of "The Womanless Wedding" here next Monday and Tuesday nights. Fifty men of the community reported for the first gathering of the cast at the legion clubhouse. Say Flood Menaces Bridge. Geddes, S. D., May 12.—Special: The oldest residents living on the Wheeler bottom lands along the Missouri river say that stream is the highest since 1882. It is feared that the approach to the Rosebud bridge will be endangered by the high water, as the fill is made of river silt and is not protected by retaining walls. Former Dakota Woman Dies. Hot Springs, S. D., May 12.—Special: Word has been received here of the death of Mrs. Sidney Tomlin at her home near West Plains, Mo., after a prolonged illness. Mrs. Tomlin had been a resident of Hot Springs for thirty years before going with her husband to West Plains, six years ago. Fire Officers Selected. De Smet, S. D., May 12.—Special: William Domonske was chosen chief of the fire company at De Smet, and Arthur Christianson assistant chief, to take the places of Frank Miller and Jerry Keller, recently resigned. The city commission has approved the selection. Bryant School Heads Resign. Bryant, S. D., May 12.—Special: Prof. and Mrs. K. E. Mundt have tendered their resignations as superintendent and principal respectively of the Bryant schools, the resignations to be effective at the close of the present term. They came to Bryant in 1923, just after Mr. Mundt graduated from Carleton college, Northfield, Minn. Old Iowa Pastor Expires. Hot Springs, S. D., May 12.—Special: Rev. Eugene S. Daly, a minister for many years in the Methodist Episcopal conference of Iowa and father-in-law of Dr. J. A. Barker, governor of Battle Mountain national sanitarium at this place, died at the Barker residence after a long period of ill health. The body was taken to Deep River, Ia., for burial. Veteran Miner Is Dead. Custer, S. D., May 12.—Special: John A. Sanford, 71, for more than 40 years engaged in mining in the Black Hills, died of pneumonia after a short illness. He is survived by a widow and one son. Three Pig Litters Large. Hill City, S. D., May 12.—Special: Three brood sows presented Ford Brothers with 13, 14 and 15 little pigs, respectively, or a total of 42. More settlers in this vicinity are going into the hog raising business year by year. ROADS ROUGH, REPORT SAYS Nebraska Dirt Highways, However, Smoother Than Some. (By the Associated Press.) Lincoln, Neb., May 12.—There are 27 detours on Nebraska highways this week and dirt roads are generally very rough, the Lincoln Automobile club's weekly road report, prepared exclusively for the Associated Press, revealed today. The detours are regularly maintained, however, and are in good condition. There has been very little tourist travel through Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, Missouri and Kansas, due to the disagreeable weather and the condition of roads after heavy rains. Nebraska roads, as a whole, however, are in better condition now than those of any of the surrounding states. Tourist travel during the month of April and up to and including May 1 was 20 per cent lower than last year, the report disclosed. The report follows: U. S. No. 38, Omaha to Lincoln and west to Hastings, Holdrege and Atlanta, good gravel. Several rough stretches on the dirt roads to the state line west, with no detours reported. Good through Colorado. U. S. No. 77, Sioux City to Walthill, graveled. Dirt road to Hopper, with a detour one-half mile east of Lyons. Detour three and one-half miles and then west to the highway. Graveled into Fremont, to Lincoln, south to Beatrice and Wymore. Yankton-Norfolk Road Good. U. S. No. 30, Omaha to Fremont, paved. Fremont to Grand Island, dirt stretches fair. Grand Island to North Platte, good. Rough in spots west and one detour three miles east of Roscoe. Detour on north side of highway for one mile. Snow has been reported through Wyoming and subsequent thawing has made dirt roads slippery. Long trips are not advised at this time. No. 2 Potash highway, generally fair to good. Three small detours, one out of Linscott, one west to Mullen and the other three miles east of Hyannis. U. S. No. 81, Yankton to Norfolk, dirt road good. Norfolk to Columbus, graveled. Dirt road to Shelby and then graveled to York. Short stretch between York and Fairmont ungraveled but in fair condition. Graveled from Fairmont to Hebron. Dirt to Belleville in good condition. Nebraska No. 19, Sidney, north to Bridgeport, good. Graveled short distance north. Three detours remain on U. S. No. 26 to Scottsbluff. No. 19 north to Bridgeport, Alliance and