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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-12-15
To the Vast Resources Of the COun-
try That is Tributary to This
City.
Pierre Printers Awarded the Large
State Contracts on Very Low
Bids.
Notes of General Interest From the
News.

We are near the close of another year,
and all indications pon, to the beginning
of an unexampled era of growth for our
state during the year that will soon be
ushered in, and the ones Immediately lol-
lowing
In view of this condition is it not the
part of wisdom for us TO prepare. as state,
county and city, to receive our share
of the good things that are coming to-
wards the northwest early next year.
With yield of 5o,oooooo bushels OF
wheat. and corresponding yield OF corn
and other crops, we cannot help but at
tract the attention OF the world, and es
pccially Of those who are looking for
new homes and new opportunities.
1t is of this particular section OF the
state tina, we intended to write AT this
time; of Pierre. Hughes county and the
tributary conntIy. The impression seems
to prevail to some extent that tins Is not
an agricultural district but this impress
sion is not borne ont by the facts. for
wheat, corn. other grains and vegetables
have generally been quite rcmuneratlve
crops where properly cultivated and cared
for, and as our farmers become better ac-
uuainted with the conditions more ave
nues for profit are being opened on our
farms.
The real facts are that grain and root
crops are as sure and profitable in the
counties of the Missouri valley as in any
portion of the west. Some of these coun-
ties have been settled longer and cult
waited more vigorously and intelligen,ly
than others. and have reached much
higher state of cultivation, but they all
possess the same soil. same climate and
same general natural conditions.
The grasses Of the Missouri valley and
beyond are so nutritious that few places
can be found anywhere where the condi
tions are so favorable for stock raising
and this industry is taking on mammoth
propcr1ions. The ranges of South Dako-
TIA are already noted for the profits which
they yield to cattle and horse ral>ers. and
the business is yet in its infancy. SHEEP
raising is now attracting much attention
in this locality and ranches are spring
ing up in every direction. The grass
condition of the atmosphere and othel
surrounding conditions make TINS an Is
pecially healthy country for sheep, FOL
they are subject to none of those disease
which are SO fatal to tlocks in many 9th
er places.
The opportunities for making money
here are better than most places and II L
much easier to get start with little o.
no capital than in old settled countries o
places where years of labor must be oN
pended on clearing ground for cnl,iva
ton.
The climate is healthful the atmoS
pherc invigoratin- the people strong, in
lelligcnt and social.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-12-15
The Legislative Printing.

Last Friday afternoon was the time set
for opening bids for printing the bills and
Journals Of the coming legislature. BIDS
were received on one 0: both classes of
printing from the following firms: Daily
Capital Co.. Carter Publishing Co, Me-
Mamma, Yates Il Dewell and the Pierre
Publishing Co.. of Pierre, and II. c. Shob-
er, of the llighmorc Bulletin. Some of
the bids were rdiculously low, and it is
hard to see wherein the glory OF doing the
work will compensate for the loss. or at
least loss of profit in doing the work. AS
this matter has become so noted it might
be in order to say that the secretary was
we'll satisfied with the result of his ac-
ton in rejecting former bids and readver-
Using. as the present bids are probably
not far from $1,000 lower than the celc-
brated joint bid. The publishers of the
FREE Press were bidders on a portion of
the work, but were not ''in it SO far as
prices bid are concerned. as they believe
that a state as well as an individual
should pay fair, renumerative prices for
work received. 1t is a matter of regret
that any of our printers should do the
state printing at price which will not
pay them for the trouble and responsible
ity, if indeed they do not lose money on
the work, but they are all supposed to UNI
derstand their business and know how to
figure on work. The FREE Press has
heretofore stated that the maximum
prices allowed by law for state printing is
lower than is paid for similar work in
most states, and when it comes to doing
the work for less than two-thirds of the
price fixed by law, 1t looks like cheap
work. The secretary OF state rejected
the former joint bid because he though,
he was justified in doing so, and because
he believed he could save the state con-
siderable sum of money, and the result,
has indicated him in every particular
The Daily Capital Co. and the Carter
Publishing Co. were the lowest bidders
and their bids were not far apart.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-12-15
State House Notes.

Governor Mellette has been delayed in
his biennial message by his sickness.
but is devoting all the time to it now that
health will permit. 1t is a laboriouS
task, as it is necessary to review all the
different departments of the state, and
set forth the condition OF all the different
state institutions. and is difficult and
trying task even for we'll man.
The secretary's Office was lively place
J on Friday afternoon when the bids were
being opened for the legislative printing,
as about all the shops In town were we'll
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-12-15
represented, as we'll as some from the

represented, as we'll as some from the
outside.
1t lis probable that II. B. Gillette will
remain as assistant secretary of state,
and, without attempting to interfere, we
would suggest to the incoming secretary
that he might have to search long time
before finding man to fill his place salts
factorily.
Private Secretary Crane of the COVER
past week.
Capt. Hill is dcvOting his spare hours
these days in renovating and getting the
state house in order for the legislature.
The Office the commissioner of lands
has been beaut. eddy the addition of the
large immigrant, Lpainting which has
created so much in crest.
1t is said that VIII. A. burlington. of
the auditors Office, WI succeed Terrell
Pattison as deputy treasurer. thus trans
fcrring good man across the hall into a
more responsible position.
Deputy Chapman will remain with And
itor Nipple for few weeks, or possibly
through the session of the legislature, af-
| ter which he will return to his farm in
Hanson county, having had al! the official
life he cares for at present.
Hon. j. L. llippIc spent a portion OF las,
week in Pierre looking over the duties OF
his Office. He will return about Christ
mas and remain.
G. II. Anderson will remain in the state
| auditors Office aS deputy in the insurance
department. Charley is not only cfiicicn,
but is we'll liked personally, and our peo-
pie generally are glad he will remain.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-12-15

Wanted.
A competent girl. Will pay good
wages. Mrs. CHAS. BURKE
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-12-15
Notice TO Republican Clubs.

We have concluded to call a meeting OF
the State Republican League at Pierre,
January >, 1898. for the purpose OF clos
ing up the Leagues business for lS92.
Each club is entitled to three delegates.
a full attendance is desired.
JOHN WEsTDAIIL.
A j ALLEN. President.
Secretary.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-12-15
Republican papers please copy.

People who have tried it say that there
is no better medicine for dyspepsia than
Ayers Sarsaparilla II may not give one
the stomach of an ostrich, but it so
Strengthens the alimentary organs that
digestion of ordinary food becomes easy
and natural.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-12-15

Halls Hair Remover contains the natu-
raj food and color matter for the hair, and
medicinal herbs for the scalp, curing gray
ness. badness, dandrutf and scalp sores.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-12-15

When looking for a Christmas present
call at Lindquist's, the jeweler, who
will show you the finest stock in the city.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-01-02

An acceptable Christmas present.
"bnnncing boy" to Mr.. and Mrs.
Fink Mason on Boyd Avenue.
Mr.. Nj. l.. Dorm, ST., still continues
weak.
Miss Alice Hardy, of Orleans, was
the guest of Miss Emma kearns dur
ing the holidays.
Mr.. Ckas. Phillips, of Washington,
spent few days of the holidays with
his father on Burke St.
Some of the school hoard manifested
their apr citation of the services of
the ID Ward teachers by sending
them something sweet for Christmas.
We hope the liherality Of the donors
NAV not prove detrimental to the
health of the recipients.
Rev. DIR. Hank. If Washington,
spent Christmas with Mr.. Lea NJ.
Bender ami family also Mrs. Blake
and Mrs. Gla-scork, of Washington,
ARE spending few weeks with Mrs.
Lee NJ. Bend,r.
Mr.. Harry Chapman, of Washing
ton. is whiting his parents at the LIST
NJ. E. Parsonage.
MIR. John Bowers, of Radfnrd. Va,
is visiting his home on Raleigh St.
Mr.. Johns old friends were glad to
see him.
Mr.. John E. Braithwait and son,
BriStor, of Harrisonhurg, Va, are the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. John S.
Mathews. on Martin ST.
MIR. Jacob V. Lashnrn, of Washing
ton, WAS the guest of his old friend,
Mrs. Gibson, on Maple Ave. He was
delighted with the Improvement of
the Old town. H.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-01-02

A portrait of Gounod, the celebra.
ted French composer, forms the front
ispiece of the January Century. and
along with the portrait Is a charming
paper of "Reminiscences of he early life
of the musician. His experience as n
student of music in Rome and hi,
later acquaintance with MendelSsohu
are delightfully."- narrated. The first Of
the series on "The Jews in New
York" by the Rev. DR.. Wheatly. is
given with numerous illustrations.
Another timely subject il treated il,
an essay by MIR. J. II. Dodge, of the
Agricultural Department, on "The
Discomfort of the Farmer" in which
an attempt is made e. give the various
causes which have led to the more re-
cent exhibitions of discomfort. The
+" feature of this number is an arii-
Gle by Capt. E. S. Godfrey, one Of
General Clusters troop commanders,
On the massacre of the Little Big
Horn, Coasters Last Battle" DIR. j.
NJ. Buckley, editor Of The Christian
Adrocate," prints very full AID in
teresiiug essay on The subject of
+" Wiichcraft in general. and the Sd
lem wiichcraft in particular, in which
he makes the startling statement that
:" witrhcraft il, al the present time, be-
lieved in by the majority of citizens
of the United States"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-01-02
MARRIAGES.

Dec. Is, at the parsonage. by Rev.
a. Nj. Cackley. Mr.. Martin Greenfield
and Miss Julia c. Lucas.
Dec. 23d. at the residence of The
bride, by Rev. A. NJ. Cackley, Joseph
b. Grubh, of loudon Co., to Miss
Cora E. Vanmetre, Of Berkeley.
Dec. 24th, 1891. at the brides fathers
near town, by Rev. j Il. Ridennur.
Mr.. A. H. Weidman and Miss Amy
E. V. Ruhle, eldest daughter OF
Matthias Rubie.
Dec. %. by Rev. A. NJ. Cackley. al
the NJ. +. Church, South, parsonage.
Mr.. Charles Chapman and Miss Lille
b. Roberts, the latter Of Jefferson.
Dec. 20, Mr.. Godfrey Felty, of
Oaktnn, Md, aud Miss Florence V.
Shipley, of this place.
Mr.. Harry Scharff, ofthis place, and
Miss Ada Jackson, of Rumney, were
married at Cumberland last week.
ANNoUNcED.-the marriage of Mr..
NJ. u. Tahler and Miss Minnie Hawk,
in st. Johns Lutheran Church, Jan. 7,
at 1880 p. In.
Dec. 22d, by Rev. VIM. III. Chap
man, of the LIST NJ. E. Church, Charles
p. Martin 10 Miss Viola Flora, all OF
this city.
At Hagerstown, Wednesday morn
ing, MIR. E. B. Fulk of this place. wa
married TO Miss Roda +. Braithwait,
OF Gerardstown.
Dec. Goth. by Rev. w. H. Chapman.
Charles j. Kitchen to Miss Amanda
V. kees, both of this county.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-01-02
Shepherdstown News.

While making repairs to the old
stone building belonging to Mr.. j. G.
Lambert, on Main street, the work.
men found two very old copper coins.
One was of the reign Of George ii and
was made in 1881. and the other was
of George Ill, dated l773.
A jefferson county man was the first
to pay the fare upon the street cars Of
Martinsburg. Jacob Reinhart, of
Muler's. was the man. Old jefferson
is always to the front. She raises
more wheat, pays more taxes and has
more pretty women than any count,
in the State. The next time oui
friend Jacob goes TO the city of pro-
gresS--" Mariinshurg we believe
President Wilson will hand him a
ticket.-Rtgister.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-01-02

EDITOR HERALD.--Christm is
here, but what sort of Christmas is
it here in New England, without snow
or ice? and such Christmas it is this
year, not even any frost nihe ground;
for the last two days it has rained and
is cloudy and muddy to-day. The
boys have long faces because there Il
no skating, aud the young people are
as equally disappointed to have no
sleighing. There has been the usual
amount of preparation and show for
Christmas in The stores; the Brass
City Waterbury, looked fine dressed
out in its holiday attire; it is astani,h-
ing where all the fine things and toys
come from and more astonishing still
where they all go To but lei one stand
for IA few minutes III any of the large
stores of the city just before Christmas
and SIZE the constant rush in aud eni
ami then consider That that is hut !" ii
drop in the bucket ~ to all that - go.
ing on in this country of ours. They
will then begin to realize that the
/" Mckinley Bill "has not quite ruined
the country yet. Speaking of the
{" Mckinley Bill" reminds me of what
an Irish Republican said tn me last
fall he said. "a good suit of clothes
for ten dollars, a barrel of -four for five
dollars, twenty-five pounds of sugar
for dollar, aud then call it hard times
that is what call Democratic logic
for you" | thought he had got it as
nearly correct as he majority of" our
friends the enemy do when they en-
deavor To make out that all our ills at
the present time are derived from that
i.fumous Mckinley Bill" even To
the Grippe that /. all over the country
at the present tiMip.
Dairymen are beginning to worry
about getting ice for next summer, rs
they generally do if there is no ice on
the ponds during the holidays; hut
the old saying that Winter never rots
in the sky hollis good in these days of
improvements, as well AS in the good
old days that we hear the" oldest resi-
dents" tell of 30 often.
Wishing you and all the readers of
THE HERALD Merry Christmas and
u Happy New Year, l am,
Truly Yours,
FRED STuCKMAN.
East Morris, Litchfield Co.. Conn.
Dec. 25.-@9l.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-01-02
coxsuMPTIoN CURED.

An old physician. retired from practice. hav-
ing had placed IN his hands by an East India
III issionary the formula OF a simple v.getsbie
remedy for the speedy and permanent cure OF
Bronchitis. Catarrh. Asthma
and all threat and Lang Alice ions. also a p4ss-
tive aud radical cure for Nervous Debility
aud all Nervous Complaints. after having
tested Its wonderful curative powers in
thousands Of cases. has felt u higduty 20 make
II known to his suffering fellows. Aefusfed
by this motive and a desire 70 relieve human
will send free Of charge, 20 ailwio
desire II. This recipe. IN German French or
English. with fall directions for repairing and
using. sent by mail hv addressing with Sfemp
naming this paper. w. A. No1 Ks, $40 Poscey :
RI1cE Hoeheafef. ~. u.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-01-02

ST. NICHOLAS FOR JANUARY.-The
January 50. Nicholas hpgius with a
charming frontispiece described by a
no less excellent poem written 10y
Helen Gray Cone: The Little Maid
"f Spain va little lady, every inch ut
her. The number, 10y the way, is rich
in verse, a. there are poems by Celia
ThaXter, Edith NJ. Thomas, Anna NJ.
Pratt, Mrs. Bunletead, jack Bennett,
and others. The " Animals Cara
van " is continued, and should be
quite a. popular as the same authors
Davy and the Goblin" being equally
clever and even more humorous. A H.
other excellent serial is Lieutenant
Fletcher's 1.-Two Girls and Boy"
successful attempt To write for young
readers what is known as a "stury of
character" A long "short" story
hich girls especially will enjoy is
Mary Davey's 1.-THE Pink Gown"
supposed to be told by good old
grandmother who has long since re-
pented the little fit of vanity and ex-
travagance of which the pink gown
was the comparatively harmless out
come.
There are, besides, Brander Mat.
thewS's serial, which will earn its own
praise from young folk, and the cheer
f ii aud inspiring departments, pie
lures, and other attractive features
which your boys and girls will no
doubt bring to yonr attention, provid-
ing you take 50. NichOiuS-as, no
doubt, you do.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-01-02

WHAT A HORSE KNOWS, WHAT A
MAN DoFs?-A horse gets nothing
but heating for heing Intelligent.
Every day horses that are Use d to stop
at the Post Office, make Turn and II
stop there, and instead of being Kind
ly treated and guided away by superior
intelligence, they are jerked and beaten
for not knowing that their master
does not want to stop there this time.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-01-02
Personal nEhTIoN.

ing a short holiday vacation at his
home in Barbour Co. His friends are
divided in opinion. Some think he
is on a still political hunt for guber-
Material friend, while others fear some
maiden fair doth take him there.
Mr.. j. H. Whitson came up from
the Valley to spend the holidays, and
will work at Chamhersburg hereafter.
Mayor McSherry made the little
girls happy Christmas morning by a
free distribution of doll babies. They'll
all vote for DIR, Jim for Congress.
MIR. Harry Scharff. a pri, ter at
Romney, was home for the holidays.
Messrs. j. 7. Connors and Will Con
nors, of the Va, were home for Christ
mas also Mr.. f. d. Hesse, of Penn
sylvania College, and many others.
Mr.. w. A. Kimerling, of Roanoke,
paid flying visit home over Christ
mas.
Mr.. NJ. +. Sprinkle, of Johnstown,
Pa, is spending the holidays at his
home in this county.
Miss Nellie Hensell, of Winchester,
is on visit to relatives in this city.
VIsIToRs.-The holidays brought
home many Martinsburg people,
among them: Miss Adah Dojd
teaching in Grant Co; Philip Mulh,
Washington; Ray Swartz, Of Roanok, !;
a. F. WEAVING and family, of
Chambershurg Clayton anu Wilson
Chr .sman, from school; G. p. Faulk-
ner, of Washington MIR. and Mrs.
Davis, of Phila., at MIR. Dolls; Wm.
Kogleschaiz, Of Pnila.; d. s. Eichel-
berger and Robert Keller, of Clifton
Forge; Samn Aler, of Altoona; John
Marstella, of Richmond; E. A. Darby
of Altoona Edw. Wild, OF Washing
ton.
Miss Lula Moler, of this city, is
visiting friends and relatives in Mill
vile.
Mr.. Harry Webster, of this city, has
removed his family to Berkeley
Springs.
Mr.. j. A. Brown and daughter, of
Winchester, spent Christmas in this
city.
Mr.. Harry Wood, of The HERALD
Office, is on a two weeks visit III
Frederick.
Mr.. Joe Watson, we are sorry to
say, is on the sick list.
Miss Lula Hill. of Baltimore, is Wis
itng Mrs. VIM. NJ. Smith, of this city.
Mr.. Lantie Hickman and brother,
of Braxton county, are visiting friends
in this city.
Mr.. Vim. Austin was visiting frien' s
in Cumberland.
Mr.. II. n. Deatrick still continues
in suffering condition, yet all hope
he may keep up strength and couras e
and spend many more useful and
happy years among his people.
Miss Sadie Longhaugh, accompani.
ed 10y Miss Rose Scheley, of Hagers
town, spent their Christmas with the
family of Mr.. Danl Mullen on W.
John st.
Messrs. Harry Nimond and Emmert
Wetzell, of Hagerstown, spent Xmas
with Mr.. Geo. Morris.
Mrs. Wesley Kaufman, of this city,
is visiting relatives in Ere derrick.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. S. Shook, of Wheel
ing, are visiting Mr.. Ii. n. Deatrich
aud family.
Mr.. w. A. yesterday and family,
of " ashington, are visiting Mr.. IL.
Wileu's.
MIR. Frank Gatrell and mother, of
Hagerstown, are visiting relatives in
this city.
Mr.. Geo. d. Howbert, of Roanoke,
is visiting MIR. c. E. Kimmerling Oh
W. Race ST.
Mr.. II. A. Kimmerling, of Roanoke,
spent Xmas with his mother, ON Race
st.
We are glad to see Mrs. Lucy Brit
uer able to walk out again.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-01-02

THE TRAIN WENT OVER Hmm
a freight wreck at Little Carapon yes
terday morning at 1920 O'Clock, w. j.
Troplis, a brakeman, had both legs
cut off and was instantly killed. The
train he was on, drawn by engine No.
1913, ran into the hind end of another
freight train at Little Cacapon, TWEEN
ty-two miles east of Cumberland. The
caboose and several cars of the train
that was run into, were derailed aud
the caboOse thrown down al eubank-
ment. Troplis was on his train just
before the accident occurred and his
engineer seeing that run.in was una
vuidable, whistled "down brakes"
Troplis ran toward the rear end ofthe
train, and while doing so his head
came in contact with the Little Caca-
pom bridge which is low one. He
was thrown witt terrific force TO the
ground beneath the wheels of the
train. The train passed over him cut
ting off both legs. He was badly
bruised over the body aud when
picked up was dead. His body was
brought to Cumberland aud delivered
TO Undertaken Butler who prepared it
for burial. He was an Englishman
and had no relatives in this country.
He lived at Martinshurg, where news
of his death WAS telegraphed.
| b. & O. engineer Bob " Zeiler, fa-
miIiar to nearly every one in Cumber-
land, met with an accident yesterday
that while not serious, might have
cost him his life. He was coming east
with IA load of freight and when at the
Georges Greek and Cumberland Rail
road crossing, freight train on that
road barked down towards his train.
A gondola struck the engine on the
side on which he was sitting and
smashed it to pieces. Mr.. Zeiler was
thrown underneath the gGndola which
was wrecked. He laid there until
pulled out by Mr.. Barney Fahey, who
lives nearby. DR.. Carr was sent for
and found Zeiler suffering with a
bruised foot and leg, his jaw seraped
aud his left thigh bruised. After fix
ing him up the doctor sent him to his
home in Martinsburg. Zriler has been
on the road for twenty years and he
said this was his first accident Cum,
berid,ld Neios, Dec. "a.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-01-02
TOWN NEWS.

Business men had big trade ovel
the holidays.
Rev. j. F. Rush, of Falling Waters,
will preach in the Baptist Church
next Sunday morning an / | O'Clock.
the usual place for Little Trixie."
The Hannis Dlstilling Co. through
its genial agent, Col. Nadenbousch,
remembered the officers and employees
very kindly on Christmas. When the
turkeys ran short the cash was made
acceptable.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-01-02
A NEW HEAD.-that's what the

A NEW HEAD.-that's what the
Harper's Ferry Sentinel man sports
for his paper. It's beauty-spread
out.-giving a fine view Of the Ferry,
three sides. Md, Va. and w. Va.
the river. the bridge, and even Old
John Browns Fort that j. 10 more IN
that country. The Sentinel is a credit
to its town, and shows life, energy
and enierpri-e.