Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-06-02

Richard c. Lake, reported to the stock
holders that the company had during the
first year Of It's existence surveyed, locat-
ed and pla tied 165 miles Of its road, be-
sides securing valuable terminal facilities
at Rapid City and Fort Pierre; that the
company had forty miles of its road cross
sectioned and considerable portion of
that graded" The report Is exceedingly
nxttering to the company and shows it
was organized with the intention of con-
structing and operating railroad between
the Hills and eastern Dakota.
Decoration day was observed in good
shape In the city Monday, under the aus
pieces of the &. A. r., S. OF V. and w. r.
c.. the program as printed last week being
followed out. The people of the city gen.
orally turned out to do honor to the vet
Grams, and there was no half way style
about il. The rink was thronged to its
best capacity to hear the exercises, which
passed off in the best manner, and large
procession went to Riverside ccmetry to
strcw the dead soldiers graves with
flowers. The day was all that could be
desired for the event.
The FREE PRESS feels completely
crushed by the smart references made to
us in last Fridays Capital. Ireland has
again demonstrated that as u journalist
he is way up, from exposing an opnm
joint to touching" the gambling frater-
nifty at so much head to prevent telling
al. I,,, Il Il, Il
tion on the Arizona Kicker He works
the field here for all there is in it. but it is
not expansive enough.
Royal b. S,earns has received word
from Hon. j. S. Clarkson, chairman
OF the National Republican committee,
that his presence is requested in Mime
apolis to consult regarding the work of
the league in this state. of which he is
secretary, and accordingly left for that
scene of interest this morning.
The school board has employed Miss
Emma Wells to teach in the Pierre public
schools. Miss Wells, who has success
fully filled a position in the Brookings
schools for year past. will return to the
which she will go to Huntsville. Ala, to
spend the vacation.
Mrs. Cora Ernest and Miss Edna Carter
have been engaged to assist in the pro-
gram al the Chautauqua meeting al Lake
Madison, and have been assigned the date
of July j. Their presence there will un-
doubtedly prove one of the best features
ei the gathering. to ChautauquanS.
The Blunt Advocate prints two aitida-
wits from RevS. Clatworthy and Carpen
ter, which shows another side to that ho-
tel bill controversy. When it comes TO a
question of veraciry the verdict OF the
public will certainly be with the ministers
as against Lawyer Hoffman.
The Democrat went out of existence
last week, at leaSu temporarily. The
plant and good will may ultimately be
merged into the new democratic weekly
which will appear this week under the
propric,orship of Steve Travis, who pro-
poses TO name il the Times.
Memorial services Of the *. p order
will be held in the Episcopal church one
week from next Sunday morning. Chap
lain Barry delivering the address. The
lodge will meet at their hail at $50 in the
regalia, to the church.
Frank Lillibridge's papers to establish
him "a agent at Cheyenne nave not been
returned yet-that is, they have been re-
turned several times, someone having
failed to cross IT OF dot an IL 50 very
particular are the government authori-
ties on such matters.
Hon. Harry Sheets has received an APP
poiitmcnt as deputy warden OF the state
pemitentiary and with his wife departed
for Sioux Falls Wednesday. They rave
made hosts of friends during their stay
here. who will regret their absence.
W. A. Shaw. the weather observer. has
been directed to try his hand Il, making
loca! forecasts. Mr.. Shaw is thoroughly
familiar with the intricate duties of that
business aud will Very likely give some
good forecasts from this time on.
The Indian Schoo. nine and the city
q
the grounds near the park. which resulted
in heavy score. There was bad playing
on both sides. but the redskins Won the
game by a big majority Of runs.
j. II. Owen went to Washington ycS,er-
day. He has contracted to stock a COM
plete lumber yard for the postmaster of
that town. Alger. jim is noted for his
huStlins qualities and generally captures
everything he goes after.
Mrs. Rivers. wife of Joe Rivers. who
covered the island with Indian allotmentS
when the land was thrown open to settle
ment. has been al owed torelinquish. thus
givin; MessrS Proudfoot and Goddard n
chance to perfect title.
The contest in reading for the prize
offered TO the best reader in each grade OF
the Pierre public schools by Mr. Suther-
land. president of the board of education,
will occur at the Methodist church on
Friday evening. June ,.
John Widlon and wife had their Joy
turned to sorrow Saturday when IL WAS