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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-03-10

An exceptional thing occurred this
week when the mayor of Vermillion,
by proclamation, requested the bust
ness houses closed during the funeral
services of Mrs. II. j. Austin. Respect
for prominent men is often thus shown
by city authorities and by people in gen.
eral, but by some peculiar and unac-
counted for code of social ethics it is
seldom that woman is paid the trib-
ute OF respect that was given the de-
ceased Mrs. Austin. Sho was little
known outside her home town, and for
that reason her life must be considered
the more noble and grand, for she was
content to minister to the poor and
needy in the little city where she had
spent life time, caring nothing for
the worldly praise that often comes to
those who devote their life to others.
Possessed of means which made it pos
sible, she has, in quiet and unassum-
ing way, done more for the bettermsnt
of humanity than many whose names
have been lauded to the skies. She in
tuitively knew where her missionary
aid was needed, and her solicitude for
all created for her in the hearts of all
q love that was always alive and will al
ways remain so. Her beautiful home
was always open and her hospitality
often extended to the young, and hav.
ing often enjoyed these privileges the
writer is fully able to appreciate the
loss the university city has sustained in
her death. BY her public benefactions
she has erected to herself monument
that will surpass in magnificence any
thing that the love and opulence of her
friends can conceive, and among these
benefactions none will be counted a
richer inheritance than the example of
her beautiful life.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-03-10

and here. Canst thou not realtze-dost
thou not see-that l. am no longer the
humble laundress of the washboard
and the f1atiron, but an actress who
has travelled and met up with the Art.
full Dodger? With one hand l grasp
thy coat collar and with the other thy
lifxuriant locks, and prithee, Mer-
curio''-
"And what do you want?"
"A1y oof, thou man of tricks
you shall have it this afternoon"
"Talk not to me of time, Mercurio,
but place the ducats in my hand with
out delay"
"And you'd sacrifice an engagement
at $3.50 per to get $4.S0?' he indignant
ly demanded as Mrs. Stubbins held him
with an iron grip.
II wouIdst Merculio, and therefore
let us waste no more time. Shouldst
| clutch my other hand in thy locks
thou mayst be numbered with the bald
heads"
The major paid. 1t took the last
cent he had, but he handed it over and
heaved a sigh of relief as Mrs. Stub
bins loosened her clutch.
"',ris well.' she said as she counted
the sum. "'Tis Well, Mercurio, and
now | go hence to my playfellows and
tell them that the Artful Dodger is
happy no more. Farewell-again fare
we'll"
The major stood and looked after her
with rueful countenance. When the
echo of her footsteps had died away he
said to himself:
"Mercurio was blamed fool, and I
am ditto.' M. QUAD.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-03-10
Capital Removal As Viewed From
Abroad.

Hawarden, Ia, Chronicle: With the
coming of spring the South Dakota
capital fight appears to be taking on.
some life. The Mitchell boomers have
started with the work of flooding the
v oters with literature, and the Pierre
fellows are letting the people know
something of their situation. From
the standpoint of disinterested look.
or on it would seem to be the best plan
to let the capital alone, and put the en-
ergy into helping the state. Mitchell's
only claim for the capital is that she is
now nearer the center of population
than Pierre. To ns that looks like q
very small argument in great state
that has received practically its whole
settlement in less than quarter Of q
century. II only the present is to be
taken into consideration Sioux Falls is
prominently the proper location. But
having seen northwestern Iowa grow
from . thinly settled desert into the
garden spot Of the country, with 4
greater population than the eastern
part Of the state fifty years after it was
settled, We have faith that history viii
repeat itself in our sister state. Il is
unquestionably the intention Of the
North Western system to build its
Bonesteel line on north across the res.
|ervation, and the purchase Of the old
Forest City y Sioux City line certainly
Indicates that they expect to have their
share Of the business west Of the river.
That it is the intention Of the Mfiwau.;
kee to build vast from Eyarts, ID Wal.
worth county, no we'll posted man
doubts. With thess lines built Pierre
will be far and away the most convsn.
isntly located city IL the whole state,
and 4 less than two decades the c,.un..
| ~ wet Of her viii hsys its full share
|of thu population and wealth Of the
wkois 6tkts. ~ ;se';:.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-03-10
Re GRAND
PROMOTER
His LAupdress Calls apd Makes
q Collection.

- ~ AJOR CROFOOT, grand pro-
O moter of all sorts and condi-
NA tons of schemes and enter
prises to better his financial
condition, entered his Office the other
morning, leaving the door open behind
him. He had scarcely hung up his
hat when woman stood before him.
Like a flash of lightning he recognized
his old time laundress-the old time
when she used to do up his shirts and
trust him for pay--and he realized that
she had hunted him down at last and
meant to collect a bill Of about So.
One thrill shot through him, and then
he was as cool as ice.
Madam, were you looking for the
photographer or the corset maker" he
Queried.
"No, sir" she replied; II am looking
for Major Crofoot, and have found
him at last. Don't you remember
me?"
Really, now-why, really
"Don't you remember me?"
as it-can it be-is it possible that
you are Mrs. Stubbins?"
II am Mrs. Stubbins. I am the wo-
man you beat out of $3.50 for doing
your laundry. l have been on your
trail over year, and have run you
to earth at last. I want my money"
"Well, well, well" exclaimed the
major as he held out his hand for
shake. "Mrs. Stubbins, 1 am thrice
glad to see you. Only yesterday I sent
out to Dakota to try to find where
you were located. You don't know
how often have thought of you and
your kindness to me. For months and
months you were like mother to me.
And have you just come on from the
west?"
"Blarney!" she answered as she drew
herself up and pointed a finger Mt
him. II am no longer trusting, con.
flding laundress, but have gone on
the stage and got my eyes opened. 1
am no longer Mrs. Nancy Stubbins,
but Miss Rosalie Cathcart. Caititf,
come down with the shekels or will
make 1t torrid for thee"
"And SO you have gone on the stage?
By George, what q coincidence-what
a coincidence! 1 have three act play
right here in my desk and was Won
dering where I could find a woman
to take the leading part. You have
just the right fgure-you look the
part-your fortune is made. Right
here, without going any further, offer
you 500 per week to take the role.
As I remarked before, what a coin
cidencev'
"Mercurio, thinkest not to deceive me
with honeyed speech" artfully replied
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-03-10
PIERRE FREE PRESS
OF CITY AND COUNTY
ir5BLIsHED AT THE STATE CAPITAL
f1.50 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE
Entered in the postofiice at Pierre, s. D
rs second class matter.

There. is considerable joshing
going on among the newspapers
about the Japan Russia war news
and the editorial comments there
on, but the fact remains that it
is struggle that is of vast in
terest and Importance to Ameri-
cans who can see beyond their
nose. Judging from history, it
requires war to develop a country,
or at least to start it on it's road
toward development. The luxu-
rant and productive isle of Cuba
received comparatively little at
tention from the people Of the
United States until their attention
was called to it by the Spanish
war, but now there are thousands
Of people from this soil who are
finding profitable occupation and
investment for their money in
that new field, the same as they
are doing in the Philippines. There
is no doubt that the United States
although merely silent onlooker,
will get into the present war in
a quiet commercial way that will
resound to her credit and profit.
II not her people will as individ-
uals. In any event, everyone will
know more about geography
than they did three months ago.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-03-10
A ASSESSMENT NOTICE.

Zubiate Mining Company, corporation,
with principal place of business ut Pierre
south Dakota. with branch office in the City
and County Of San Francisco State of calf
fornla. Location of works, Zubiate, state Of
SONORA, Mexico. -
Notice is hereby given that at a special
meeting OF the Board of Directors, regularly
called cadi and held on the LIST day Of February,
1874, an assessment mo. y Of Twenty Cents
per share was levied on the subscribed capital
stock OF the corporation. payable Immediate
~, In United States gold coin, to the Secre-
a. 5ary OF said Company. at its Office Room 9O7,
SanF francisco, California Y
Any stock upon which this assessment shall
remain unpaid on Saturday, the twelfth U2th
day of March. 1904 will be delinquent and
WI be advertised for sale at public auction.
and unless payment is made before, will be
sold on Saturday, the second (2nd) day Of
april, 1894, at2 O'Clock p: m to pay the deln-
qnent assessment, together with cost Of ad-
VertisinE and expenses OF sale.
BY order of the Board of Directors.
5S-4 T. r. KENNY Secrctarv
ohices-Rooms su5-9tS, ninth floor, Hayward
Building San Francisco, California.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-03-10
II AN LOOKING FOB MAJOR cRoroor.' y

I AN LOOKING FOR MAJOR CROFOOT.
Mrs. Stubbins as she balanced on one
foot. II am here for the oof. Produce
or get ready for dull thud."
'By George, but what talent-what
acting!" whispered the major as he
gazed in admiration. Sarah Bern
hardt isn't within forty rods Of you.
I've got $4,000 ready to put my play
on the road and make you the bright
est star in America. II you'll come in
this afternoon I'll have a contract
ready for you to sign. You'll carry
the country by storm"
"Mercurio, hast thou the rhino-my
little $4.807 call upon thee to hand
1t over, and If thou dcst not then may
the consequences be upon thine own
head.'
"You mean that little balance?
Yes I'll pay, Of course. but that will
come later. think can make your
salary. $125 per week, and I'd like to
begin the rehearsals at once. I'm also.
willing to advance you $500 for any
stage wardrobe you may need. Can
you come in at o'clock?"
At Of the clock Mercurio
wouldst engage me-" unused Mrs. Stub
bins, with her finger on her nose, "but
know the artfulness of man and
cannot be bamboozled Let him stand
forth like man and pay me that,
which he owest, and later on l will
answer him.
Perhaps could make It $3.50 per
week" said the major as he toyed
with his watch chain. 'You grow bet
ter and better. don't want to make
you egotistical. but Mary Anderson
couldn't hold candle to you. I'll have
your name from Kalamazoo to Handy,
within year. Your role Is tragedy,
and you want to stick to it. Shall we.
say o'clock7 want to get the con-
tract signed and hire a hall"
Ny answer to thee, Mercurio. 10
tilisr' hoarsely whispered Rosalia as
she Deached out and seized the majors
coat collar and almost broke his neck
% she gave sudden yank
sHefehold on! You are becoming
= little tho strenuous. As said be-
fore. the tr4ding balance between rs
will 10 paid but let u.s. Z 5
~H1gGuK1n. fAnW musx eoueA mn, nov
-.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-03-10
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of William Rowland, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned,
administration Of the estate of William Row
land, deceased, to the creditors of and all
persons having claims against the said de-
vouchers. within four months after the first
publication of this notice to the said admin
lstrator ut the clerks office of the county
court at the Court House in the city Of
Pierre. in the county of Hughes south On-
kota
Dated at Pierre, S. D., February %, 1904.
Burtis G.. Butler.
administrator of the estate of
81 William Rowland, deceased.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-03-10
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Estate Of Andrew Hanson. daco.ead
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned.
aamlnlstrator OF the estate of Andrew Han.
son, deceased, to the creditors OF and all per
sons having claims against the said deceased.
',: exhibit them, with the necessary vouchers
Win! four months after the first pubiica,
ton or this notice, to the said administrator
es, South Dakota VI mug IL
- Dated at Blunt, S. D., Feb 10, 1884,
,a.sAs {, =. Henry Klenschmidt.
Administrator of the estate or An
reoll-4 drew Hanson. deceased.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-03-10
Am Apt Description.

why do they call the camel the ship
Of the desert?"
Never could understand it myself
until I rode on one of en- said the
young man who had just been abroad.
Never was so seasick in my life."-
Washington Star.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-03-10
Poor Child!

II hear Jack Kandor was here to see
the baby" said Mr.. Hoamley.
eyes," his wife replied.
II suppose the first thing he said
was, He looks just like his father"
mo, the first thing he said was
Good heavensv Then he said that
Philadelphia Press.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-03-10
Parental Assistance.

Barnes-When l was young my moth
or always used to sing me to sleep.
Shedd-Yes, women are good at that
sort Of thing, but it takes the fathers
voice to wake fellow up in the morn
ing.-Boston Transcript.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-03-10
Boston Globe.
Not wil1ie,s FAINT

Mother-Willie, you must stop asking
papa questions. Don't you see they an
noy him?
Willie-No, ma'am; it amt my ques-
tons that annoy him.
Mother-Willie!
Willie-No, ma'am; it's the answers
he can't give that make him mad,
Philadelphia Record.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-03-10
A Matter of Pride.

why do you hesitate about accept
Ing the position Of king" asked the cit
lien of turbulent monarchy.
Il want to take time to consult q
phrenologist. I don't want to run the
risk of having derogatory remarks
made about my mental capacity after
the autopsy. '-Washington Star.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-03-10
FORTUNE TELLING

Does not take into consideration the one
essential to woman's happiness wom-
anly health. There 10 many woman
whose future seems absolutely unclouded
who Is marked by her own condition for
future disappointment and distress.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-03-10

then admit that Pierre's hotel ca
pacity is about three times as
great and a little better than Nit
chell s, there would be some truth
and sense to the statement.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-03-10
LEASE OF COMMON school,, AMI nm.
DOWMENT LANDS

Notice is hereby given that on March II, 1904
an a. - Jn i common school and endowment
i ,aa4n m hughes county will DO offered for
re lease at public auction between the hours Of
~ ~ o'clock u. m, and o'clock D. m. at the
front door of the court house in said countv
Dated at Pierre, s. d., January 9th, 1904.
CD. BACH,
S'-96 Commissioner of School and
Public Lands.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-03-10

Notice is given in this issue of the
the dissolution of partnership hereto
fore existing between G. E. Besancon
and j. w. Rash, publishers of the Free
Press, Mr.. Rash retiring. In negotia:
ting this change feeling of deep sem
timent rather than business occupied
the minds of the twu-a sentiment that
grows out from the fact that for sew
eral years the relations existing between
them have been of an exceptionally in
teresting nature-to them, at least1
Associations formed during college
days and closely continued afterward
are not easily broken, even when bust
ness interests makes such course ex-
pedient, and for that reason there is a
vacancy left in this Office by the with
drawal of Mr.. Rash chat the remaining
member does not expect to be able to
fill unless given the privilege Of select
ing a co-worker of an exceptionally
open hearted, generous nature, cultured
mind, and sterling worth that is not
easily found. Mr.. Rash will study law
"a profession to which his native and
acquired ability will easily adapt itself.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-03-10
He Was wise.

"Does your horse shy at motors?"
well, yes, he does rather. You see,
he's dragged SO many of 'em home he's
getting bit WISE
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-03-10
RnhhinS It In

Rejected Suitor-Oh, well, don't
mind. There's something l don't like
about Nell, anyhow.
Accepted Suitor-What is it, my
arm Toledo Blade.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-03-10
Driven to Drink,

What ales the porter?"
Ellis young daughter wines all the
time, and he is going home to liquor"
Princeton Tiger.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-03-10
[Fhst Publication Mar 8, 1ao4-31

[Fhst Publication Mar 8, 19o4-31
NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION FOR
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
state of South Dakota In County Court.
County of Hughes March Ierm, 1901
Ut, IN The matter of the estate of William s.
Wells. deceased ~
The state Of South Dakota sends greeting
70 Emma l. Wells. Glenn w. Wells. William
>. Wells (also known as William S. Wells. try
ana q, Emma !, Conner. heirs at law and next
OF KIN OF William S. Wells, deceased and to
al NOV 70 whom these presents may come.
mas MED with the Judge of this Court q peti-
tion praying for letters Of administrator
OF ne estate of William S Wells, deceased
at % t oeo satarday the Sts day Of
regular term of this Court, to-wit: of the
March 4Ed term, 1904, at the Office Of the County
Judge of said Hughes County, South Dakota.
IN the court house in the city of Pierre i'm the
SAD County of Hughes, South Dakota has
Deen set for hearing said petition, when and
Where any person interes ted may appear and
81 snow cause why the said petition should not
be granted. N AAo"
u Dated at Pierre, South Dakota, this srd day
VI r nIarch' l9O4. }. x. BREEDEN.
>lsEALI Judge of the County Court. !,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-03-10
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE ON FILING
PETITION TO SELL LAND.

State of South Dakota County OF Huuh.,
IN County Court, March term, 1904
Ta IN ,ne m Matler OF the Estate of Hiram N.
C Order to Show Cause on Filing Petition 10
On reading and fling the petition ne A.
drew O. Brink. Administrator herein settinr
forth the amount Of personal estate that hags
come et TO his hands, and the disposition there's
said ' deceased OF debts against
real estate OF which said deceased died sieynd
ana the condition and values of the resnactl
c e1 be- to- bi nhereod ana praying that il
west quarter of Section Twentv-Twn T.,
aI oP One Hundred Twelve north Ranraa
necesssrv ~ or 80 much thereof may be
, ,iesessary TO pay the expenses of fadmimStra.
uon, h q ~ appearing by said petition thar
mere is not gu fticient personal es tate in tbS
and that OF iaia u to pay said debts
same to sell all of said real estate: Pay sue
inter az therefore ordered That all persons
gay gay Of April A. .. 1904, at 10 O'Clock A. M st
t the o.e 9 OF the County Judge in said county
be- why cense sb shGT cause any
a i. Strator to sell said real estate accoMS
ihR 70 me n prayer OF said petition.
this order sh ul1h 6r ordered That copy of
t t p weeks prior to said day Of hearing. in
n nrH feTre Free Press. a weekly newspaper
eou n1ea ann ana NJ pntlshed at Pierre in said
anueres'ea IN said estate, residing in said
Gdo ol at least fourteen days before said
a cording to law. pei'os
Dated at Pierre, south Dakota the Ninth
day of March, A. d. 1904. WIG A,iu'n
by the Court;
]. X BREEDEN.
,s Judge of the County Court.
JAMES W. MORSE,
Clerk of Court
BY Daisy Nj Villains Danntr
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-03-10

The4wonnan who
glectsherhealth
d neglecting the
very founda ton Of
all good fortune.
Fox without health
love loses its lustre
and gold IS but
dross.
Wosnanly health
may retained Of
regained BY the
use Of II. Pierce'a
Fayosite Prescfip-
ton. Itestab lishes
regularity, @drie1
the drains which
weaken women,
-A : !.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-18
ashore Acres"

Seat sale opens tomorrow morning
at 3 o'clock at Fisher Bros Office, 109
Twelfth street. II makes one better to
see such play as Shore Acres" 1t is
an old play. and yet 1t is a new one
new in that one never tires OF seeing
II. and one finds something more to
admire In every presentation. This is
shore Acres" 18th season, and that
in itself is the greatest proof Of the
plays value. The scenes enacted in
the old Barry homestead, where dear
old Uncle Nat brings in a waole car
load of toys for the children, bought
with his last pension money that was
so sorely needed for a new overcoat,
Is one of those bits of human nature
that has helped to endear "Shore
Acres" to every lover of home life In
America. There are other scenes
equally as touching. No play now be-
fore the public has so honestly de-
served the success 1t has achieved, and
every lover OF refined stage art sin
cerely hopes that "Shore Acres" will
continue to be played for many years
to come. Don't fail to secure your
seats early.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-18
Church Notes.

German Lutheran church, Grand
avenue-Sunday school, 10 a. m. serv-
Ice IL q. m. Instruction In German
Saturday Q to 1880 a. m.
There will be regular services at the
First Lutheran church today. Morn
ing service at l0:40 in Swedish. Even
ing service at 7:45 in English. Sub
Ject. "The Certainty OF the Spiritual"
| The subjects OF sermons today
at the Baptist church will be "The
Duty and Reward Of Church Going"
and "The Goodness and Severity OF
God" Everybody is invited to at
tend.
First Congregational church, preach
Ing IL a. m. and 1880 p. m. by the
pastor. Luther d. Malone. Morning
subject. Following Christ" Evening,
"A Secret Power Sunday school.
1920 p. m. Christian Endeavor. $50
p. m.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-18
STORMY PASSAGE.
incoming Steamers Report Bar Yer
Rough.

incoming Steamers Report Bar Very
Rough.
The barkentine Fullerton left up the
river last night In tow of the M. r.
Henderson for Portland with cargo OF
oil. Captain Bailey was the pilot In
charge.
The steamer Elmore arrived from
Tillamook at S .. m. yesterday with a
full cargo Of freight and large pas
senger list. Captain schrader reports
that the bar il very rough.
The launch Ethel has been sold by
Captain Rich 10 Peter Anderson OF
Hunters island. Captain Rich expects
TO build new launch and he expects
to have II In the water by spring.
The steamship Elleric arrived down
the river last evening with a partial
cargo for the orient and left out this
morning for San Francisco. where she
will complete her cargo. On the way
down the river yesterday five stowa-
ways were found who wanted to make
cheap trips to the Bay City They
were put ashore here.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-18

A large number Of the logging camps
on the Columbia river are closed down
until after the holidays. Several have
been closed down temporarily in order
to raft the logs cut this summer, and
will resume operations as soon as the
logs are RATED. IT is expected that all
VIII start up early in January. The past
season has been very successful one,
a large number of logs have been cut
and the entire output has been sold at
good figures. The logging industry on
the lower Columbia is growing, and is
an important industry.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-18

NATL Johnson was examined yester-
day by the county board upon charge
OF insanity, His hallucionation seems
to be a mixture OF aqua fermenti and
polygamy. He imaglnes that he has
five or six wives and that he is still
a young man. These facts were sutii-
Client TO secure verdict OF guilty as
charged and he was committed to the
asylum. He Is native Of Finland, 81
years OF age. This will reduce the
anti prohibition vote In Uniontown by
one.