Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-05-19
CITY News.

til the next day the rain that descend
ed surpassed in force and quantity any
thing ever witnessed by the oldest inhab-
liant. 1t was torrent, and almost
cloud-burst equal to that of 1883. which
Hooded the city several feet deep. All the
draws leading down from the bluffs sent
roaring streams through the streets, and
the flats were soon covered by a foot or
more of water IN some places, especially
near the park. Hilger's gulch was sea
OF water upon which boats could have
been navigated. Many of the streets
have been badly damaged. especially
along the cuts and fills of Decatur and
Retreat streets over the gulch, where
there are washouts that render further
running of the street cars impossible until
repairs are made.
Judge Fuller listened to arguments by
II. E. Dewey and l.. E. Gaffy on the mat
ter of the release from Jail of the two In
dian school students, Chas. Cooke and
TRULY Iron Moccasin, TUESDAY night.
They were sentenced to thirty days in Jail
by Justice Sweetland for an insurrection
they attempted. Dewey appeared for the
boys and Gaffy for the state, the judge
taking the case under advisement uatil
yesterday, when he decided to release
them upon technical error in their COM
mitment. They were Immediately rear
rested and brought before Justice Yarnel.
who convicted them upon the same charge
of assault. but suspended sentence during
their good behavior. The boys will re-
turn home.
Alta meeting Of the citizens held in the
council chamber Saturday evening to ar
range for Decoration day. Mayor Kehr
was chosen as chairman and +. l.. Fuller
secretary. On motion the chair was re-
engagements to consist of five from the cit
liens outside of the Grand Army ranks.
and also an executive committee: said
committees to cooperate with the commit
tees from the G.. A. r.. Sons Of Veterans
and w. Il. c. The chairman appointed
w. II, Checker. y. W. Johnston. f. NJ.
March, Mrs. l.. T. Farr and Mrs. c. NJ.
Orr a joint meeting OF these committees
was held Tuesday at 3 o'clock y. m, in
the council chamber.
Arrangements are being made to furnish
the people of the city a full weeks enter
,ainment for the closing exercises of the
public schools. The Sutherland prize con-
test will occur on Friday evening. June 3.
Rev. c. Il. Clark, the poet preacher of the
state. will deliver the annual sermon on
June 5, and on June 6 his popular lecture.
'On the March," which has been 50 COR
daily welcomed by every audience who
have been favored with it, The societies
of the high school will give public enter
tainment June S, and the class exercises
will occur. II is to be hoped that the pco-
will continuc their liberal patronage.
which has been SO heartily extended here
torore.
a petition now being circulated asks the
city council to build sidewalk connect
ing with walks in East Pierre, and rum
ming from Fifth street along the southerly
side of Decatur street to First street at
the Lutheran church corner. and thence
crossing over and running along the
northery side of Decatur and Retreat
streets to the state house. This would
give the only walk connecting the resi-
dence portions of the TWO ends of the city.
Pierre people generally are awakening
to the fact that our city stands good
show OF getting congressional appropr-
ton Of 100000 for public building, and
are properly testirring themselves. 1t
would be good plan to have P. f. Nc
Clure, Tracy Pratt or some other energet-
ic and influential man go down to the
national capital and look after the matter
at once.
Fort Pierre papers announce that Hiram
Hatch will move his hardware store to
Fort Pierre. and will go there with his
family to reside. Mr.. Hatch informs us
this is partly mistake. He expects to
establish branch store there, but will
remain personally in charge of the bust
ness in this city. still retaining his resi-
dence here.
The indictment found against Henry
Samules for selling liquor contrary to law
was set aside by the court. for the reason
that the foreman of the grand jury, John
l4atta, was the party to whom it was sold
Another indictment was found to which
he will have to answer. Bnrchard gave
bonds to appear before the next term of
court
Little Skunk, the brother of Black Tom
ahuwk, received a sentence of five DAYS in
jail for assault on Fred Pettigrew's sur
veying party. His brother. to best ex-
press sympathy and coincidence, gave him
the use OF Prince Albert coat during his
stay in the dungeon keep. which Went far
to mitigate the effects of the penalty
GerShom Jones has retired from the
management of the Journal and accepted
Il position as travelling solicitor for the
subscription department of the Sioux City
Journal. This will keep him on the road
almos; constantly. Paul Goddard has
taken charge OF the Journal for the time
being, and possibly permanently.
The river shows signs, by continued
fluctuations, OF getting ready for the an
nual June rise. 1t promises to have big
Hood this year. Its lower course is al