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

M. E. Felty has become landlord at
the Dickover House, closing up the
Eagle only as needed for extra dodgers
1t is said he vii enlarge the Eagle the
coming spring.
The new fire company is to have a
grant ball on the evening of thu 18th
The license question has been sub.
mltted by the trustees and will be vot.
ed upon at the charter election next
ruesda, for the hrst time in several
years. Conditions have been unsatis.
factory and it has been freely asserted
that the no license vote of some years
ago will be reversed, bnt this is not GER
tain. A full vote will likely be polled
and whatever the result business men
are determined there must be an i'm
provement.
A call for a meeting of Central Da.
kota Presbytery has been made by the
Rev. Mr.. Stewart Of this place who is
the Moderator. It will be held at Mad
ison tho 22nd, to grant certain men,
bers letters of removal.
Rev. Ravens Of tho state anti-saloon
league held stirring meeting here the
other evening and raised over $50 for
the cause. School children also took a
part with song and drill, and a quar-.
tette led by Miss Hitchcock discoursed
temperance songs
The Degree of Honor district con.
vention Tuesday was a red letter day
in the history Of the local lodge. Mrs.
Ida Nelson of Pierre, chief of ceremo.
MES, was present, also Mrs. Sherwood.
of De Smet, past grand chief of honor.
Delegates were here from various iodg.
es'of the district, as far east as StLaw-
renee. In the afternoon papers were
read and discussed. In the evening q
class was initiated, a fine literary and
musical program rendered, and deli
cious supper served.
j.. S. Irwin has sold his lumber and
grain business to j. II. Downing, and
will engage wholly in real estate.
Jno. L. Cogan came UP this week
from Sioux Falls returnieg next day,
He expects to reopen his real estate Of.
fee here again soon.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-03-10
Map Of the World.

A beautiful map, valuable for refer
ence, printed on heavy paper, 42x64
inches, mounted on rollers; with edges
bouno in cloth, showing our new island
possessions, the Trans Siberian Rail-
way, Pacific Ocean cables, railway lines
and other features of japan, China,
Manchuria, Korea and the Far East.
Sent on receipt of Is cents in stamps
by W. Il. Kniskern, Z. L. NJ, Chicago
6 North Western R'y.. Chicago, I'll.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-03-10
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION.

Notice is hereby given that the
partnership heretofore existing be-
tween G. Il: Besancon and j. w. Rash,
under the firm name of Besancon s.
Rash, Publishers of the PIERRE FREE
PRESS, has this day been dissolved by
mutual consent, j. w. Rash retiring.
The business will in future be con.
Quoted by G. +. Besancon who assumes
all Indebtedness of the firm, and to
whom all bills due the firm are to be
paid.
Dated at Pierre, 8. D., March 8, 1904.
G. E. BEsANcoN,
], W.kAisz.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-03-10

The next regular examination for list
second, and Third Grade, and five-yeal
State Certificates will be held in the
Court House at Pierre, March Is, and
10. 9'4. Applicants will please be o.
na9j read +" begin work at eigh'
&c lork Friday morning, bringing their
eus, ink AID scratch, paper.
Applicants for First and >eco
Trade Certificates must have had a.
east tx months successful espereaos
IA teacaing,
!he county superintendent will con.
.sisieri favor if those intending tc
take tHe examination will inform hel
ut once.
Co supt of Schools.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-03-10
PrusSian
Stock Food
is GUARANTEED

By the makers to do as repre-
scented. IF your horses COWS
eheep-colts or calves are out of
condition-do not seem to do
we'll
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-03-10
Nearly Forfetts Eais Life

A runaway almost ending fatally,
started horrible ulcer Oh the leg Of J.
b. Orner of franklin Grove, Ill. For
four years it detied all doctors and all
remedies. But Bucklen's Arnica Salve
had no trouble to cure him. Equally
good tor burns bruises, skin eruptions
and piles. Is cents at Schubert's drug
store.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-03-10
Waterfalls Of Japan.

The waterfalls of Japan are almost
countless. Where there was not ono
In the beginning the Japanese have
made one. Every little garden has q
fall or two, without which it would
not be considered a garden. Many
beautiful ones in various parts Of the
country are visited by thousands OF
pilgrims each year.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-03-10

1t isn't how much cold cream won
an puts on her face but how much
Rocky Mountain Tea she takes inside
that brings out real beauty. HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea compilations
stay IS cents. Tea or tablets. M. j.
Schubert.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-03-10
EGGS FOR SETTING.

Choice Barred Plymouth Rock eggs
from matured stock, so cts for Is eggs
Will make special terms to incubator
men for quantities.
f. &. KING.
Phone IS f. Pierre, s. D.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-03-10

Birds work for man from tho first glim-
msr Of light;
Rocky Mountain tea works for man
kind both day and night.
That's why it is famous the world Ger
and DER,
1t will not lot you turn over and take
another snore.
ao M. j. Schubert.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-03-10
Homeseekers Excursions to the Northwes
West and Southwest, aad Co1onist
Low Rats Wet.

Via the North Western Line. Excur-
sion tickets at greatly reduced rates are
on sale to the territory indicated above
Standard and Tourist Sleeping Cars,
Free reclining Chair cars, and "The
Best OF Everything" For dates OF sale
and full particulars apply to Agents
Chicago & North Western Ry.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-03-10
TRY A SACK

You will be surprised and pleased
with the great improvement you
will notice in few days.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-03-10

To Curs q Cold In one nay
Take Laxative Bromo Quinins Tab.
let's All druggists refund the money
if it fails to ours. e. w. Grover Gig
nature on sach box 80.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-03-10
prnssian Poultry Food

If you wish to get 3o-cent eggs
now, feed it to your fowls with
your other feed. This food is
also guaranteed to do as recon-
mended. For further particulars
and the food 60 to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-25
ACTORS RECEIVE GIFTS
KIa1o s ErIanger and Weber s Zieg
field Stock Christmas Trees.

Theatrical people and especially stage children.
enjoyed Christmas Eve celebrations last night.
At the New Amsterdam Theatre, Immediately al
ter the performance of "Humpty Dumpty,' klaw
& Granger gave their usual entertainment and
Christmas tree festival for the children employed
in the pantomme, 4 custom they have foHowe}t
since the production Of The Sleeping Beauty ana
the Beast" three years ago There are fifty chill
dren appearing in "Humpty Dumpty' and each
one was generously remembered
Immediately after the audience had dispersed the
curtain raised the scene The Four Sea-
sons OF Wedlock." The mammoth wedding cake
used in the scene, which represents great toy
shop. had been decorated with evergreen and holly.
forming most attractive background 10 two large
Christmas trees decorated with gifts and lighted
by electricity
The orchestra struck up lively air while the
children gathered on the stage Miss Maude Lillian
BeTi recited a Christmas poem. while Frank
Moulan, dressed Santa Claus. and william c..
Schrode. in his "Humpty Dumpty' makeup. each
took charge OF tree. Then. amid shouts Of happi-
from the children. the presents were dis
tributed.
Each child received Il package from Mr. schrode $
tree. containing a two-pound bow of candy. pair
Of Of mG[ino stoekinsa and pair Of mttens; From
Mr. Moulan's tree each child received an attractive
older ones received toilet sets dress patterns and
gifts likely to prove OF substantial use.
,;s notae ShEstnss 1aeG was Unveiled az the an
It has been Il feature for eight years As soon as
the audience vas out OF The house Johnny Miller
green TO the centre or the stage. 1t was loaded
with gifts Tor each member OF the Weber a
tr. had chosen the presents and his partner, Joe
Weber. made Santa Claus Distributed tbnn,
The twelve stars and the members of the chorus
took hands forming ring about the tree which
draped with a huge winding sheet and dauca5
for Il moment. while Mr. Weber was Fastening ON
his white whskers. Some OF the gifts were. Mr.
Weber. a pair of stills: Mr.. ZIegfed. n bottla -
antl-fat'; Manager Mcbride, a lightning calcI-
latorS guide BOB" Stone, chest protcrtor- Mice
Held a channels bag big as she is to carry her
diamonds in; Marie Dressler punching bag:
Bouclcault a nose guard Bonnie" Marinn M,
Whiteley exerciser; Edna Chase. u bottle OF hair
dye
The Christmas dinner, another annual affair
will be given this year on Monday. between the
close of the Christmas matinee ana the eveninS
performance on the stage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-25
LAID TO CAsTRo'S ENEMIES.
Anonymous Attacks Intended to Embroil
United States and Venezuela, It Is Said

u vas learned yesterday on investigation by a
Tribune reporter that the enemies Of President
Cdstro Of Venezuela in this country have begun a
vigorous newspaper campaign against him to ere
ate trouble between the United States and Venez-
uela. For about week there have been published
IN different parts of the country articles attacking
President Castro and holding him up TO ridicule
All Of these We're anonymous
An American Of high standing who has tust re-
turned to this city from Venezuela said yesterde =
regarding affairs in the republic:
IN the matter of the seizure OF the asphalt de-
posts, the courts moving in strict accordance
with the Spanish law, which most exact and
regular in its court proceedings II would be din
suit either extend shorten the time necessary
for the same and it is wrong to charge il with viii
tGI delay in disposng of the case. 1t is now ex-
pected that the judicial proceedings taken for the
cancellation the Hamilton concession because Of
failure on the part Of The New-York and Bermudez
company TO perform all OF its OBLIGATIONS under
that contract will be completed early in the year
The proceedings taken against the NeW-York and
BeTnudez company, under the charge of promoting
and aiding the Matos revolution, may be finished
earlier later, depending the amount of time
required take the testimony OF the large number
OF Witnesses familiar with the facts, some of whom
live In the United States.
so far as the payments under the award of the
Hague Tribunal are concerned, Minister Bowen re
Gently official letter to the State Depart
that President Castro was not only meetng
his obligations promptly but was even anticipating
them, and was more than likely 70 pay the foreign
claims several years earlier than was expected
when the awards Wero made
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-25
PRESIDENT GREETs NEIGHB0RS.
Sends Christmas Check to Cove Schoolhouse
Others Dispense Cheer

1Ien,pstead Long Island, Dec. d (SpeC.aD.-Many
of the well known New Workers are still holding
bouee rarties at their country homes about Hemp
stead Garden City Westbury Wheatley Hills.
Roslvn Glen Cove, Oyster Bay. Locust Valley and
anon, the members of the Rockaway Hunt Club
A. Cedarhurst. Lawrence and Woodmere. Several
members of the Meadow Brook Hunt have also
come down here and Will remain until the usherng
In OF tho year
Mrs James L. hernochan. Mrs. Sidney Dillon
Rip,ev and Mrs. Oliver II. p Belmont again played
the GOOD fairy to many uniortunates who otherwise
could not have enjoyed Christmas dinner. They
sent wagoaloads provisions TO all the poor of the
countryside and the unfortun at the Hemp
stead AImshouse. Each of the men received a large
pockaRa Of tobacco and u pipe. and other articles
and the women received new dresses and packages
of candies Mrs Belmont also gave Christmas
dinner for many of the employees Of the Long ISL
and Railroad connected with the Hampstead sta
tior The rorlen Of ST. Georges Church took part
IN the giving Presents given by Mrs. Oliver
w bird Mrs ] X Cooke Mrs. Russell Mrs c w
Buckh olz Mrs IL Van ReEsselaar Kennedy Mrs
Sidney Dillon Ripley and a number OF other mem
beers OF the Meadow Brook colony who are members
pre e and Mrs. Roosevelt did not forget the
chfidren OF the little Cove Schooihouse the one
story frame building where The Roosevelt children
attended school for a number OF years when their
father was Governor. Both Mr.. and Mrs Roosevelt
had a check sent to the Instructor In charge and
evCry pupil enabled 70 receive gift from the
President a result William X; Vanderbilt tr
nIaVed santa Claus To the public schools in the
yyicfnity Of their country homes.
rarmers OF Nassau County over whose lands the
Meadow Brook hounds have passed in the autumn
10 the farmers number OF district schools OF the
| townships OF North Henpstead and oyster Bay
| OF encyclopedias ana other educational books by
Mr.. Collier.
T,e little advertisements In the parro,v columns looI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-25
JAPANESE TAKE HEIGHTS.
Tuo Russian Generals Reported
Killed and One FOUNDED.

Toxic. Dec 24-The Japanese forces besieging
Port Arthur yesterday stormed and now holc th'
heights east Of Houyangshukou- prisoners
captured by the Japanese report that the Rus
sian generals Kondratchenko and Irman nave
been killed and General Fock wounded
A dispatch from the army before Port Arthur
Gays:
On December % the Russian defence works on
the heights east of Houyangshukou, sung -Shu
Mountain. Rihlrng Mountain and the n forts
were bombarded by the japanese with heaVy
guns, which inflicted considerable damage. AS
a result of the bombardmeDt detachment or
the Japanese right wing at dawn on December
3 attacked the enemy on the felghts east OF
Recommendation, and captured the ridge ana
heights at G:40 o'clock in the morning. Aiter-
ward the enemy concentrated his fire from sew
eral forts at Taiyangkou and Yahutsui upon
our newly occupied position. following this VIVA
q determined counter attack, during when manu-
grsnades were thrown. but our force hnalIy re-
pulsed the enemy Later, as the enemy pom
lsrdnnent abated. constructed some de-
fensive works. go that our occupation became
more assured As a result of our heavy sguns
bombardnlent during and before the attack the
fort west. of Taiyangkou was set on IRE. one
15-eentimetre gun in each Of The forts was qs-
stroyed. The covers were also considerably
damaged.
According TO the statement OF prisoners capt
ured at Kikwan Mountain on December Is. and
of Russians who surrendered in the vicinity OF
Else Mountain December -. during the bat
lie Of 03-Metre Hill. General Kondratchenko.
commander of the Seventh East Siberian Rines
Division, and General IrInan. commander OF the
Fourth Artillery Brigade. were killed, and Cen
eral Fock commanding the Fourth East Siberian
Division, wounded
Washington. Dec 24-The Japanese Legation
to-day received the following cable dispatch
from Toxic. dated to-day:
Port Arthur army reports that the right de-
tachment occupied hill on the east or HouyanS-
shukou. Thereupon the enemy made fierce
counter attack, but repulsed. Our occupa-
ton is nov nearly assured. This hill is situated
one mile and q half south OF 203-Metre Hill.
The bornbardrnent Of our heavy guns caused a
great coufiagration the north fort Of Hsta-
yanghao.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-25
RUSSIf'S DEFENCE.
Presence Of Japanese Torpedo Boats
in North Sea Maintained.

Paris. Dec. 24-The Russian defence before
The International commission which IS to in
qulre into the North Sea incident is practically
completed The main features are as follows:
Frst-That the firing by the Russian squad
ron was justified IS defence against attack.
This entails proving the presence OF japanese
torpedo boats. The Russian delegates say they
possess this proof In The most positive and over
Whelming form
Second-Thar even Il the Russians were NOT
fore The defensive measures taken were IN atso-
lutte good faith.
Thirc-At most. i was an accident a., can
where the dangers and risks are extreme and
analogous 70 the British DattleshiD Carnnerdox,,,
famning and sinking the British battleshin
Victoria and the recent firing by a British ,yer
eai2 OF g cossting vessel AZ target practice
l. has been clearly shown that the British
. 1hile the Russians DO not object to delay
Therefo-s. the postponement OF the opening OF
tie sessions Of the commission owing 10 the
nor-arriEal of Rear Admiral Charles H. Davis.
the American representative. brought out en- in
cident showing the rather significant grouping
Of the delegates. the Russians sharing the Amer
lean view that Admiral Davis YVES entitled TO
ample time. while the British and French senti
'nent CID not approve the pc3tponement II
oeTelops mat Ambassador Choste sent n wire
less telegraph message to the Finland inform
ing Admiral Davis that the sessions OF the com
Inission would begin December o. This rrob-
ably YES the Arst use OF tie wireless system In
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-25

cautions noted the garrison died fighting TO the
last man with wonderful determination
The final rushes Of the Japanese were irresisti-
bic Their wounded refused TO retire. and IN
sisted On continuing the fighting. saying that
tAsy had vowed to take the fort and that they
ruust succeed
-Four fieao guns and three machine guns
we're captured. snd over 300 Russians were
Killed.
The sSilrul manner in which the second as
sauit was executed prevented heavy losses ana
insured the capture of the fort, which. though
not the largest. is one OF the strongest Of the
eastern fortified ridges.
The fort is important 70 che Japsnsse, as IT
opens a way up the gorge between IT and the
sestsrz, part OF Kikwen Hill. and is the easiest
point at which to pierce the principal line OF
Notifications for the purpose Of gaining FOOT
hold on the hjghs- Hills OF the ridge.
The stubborn resistance made by the Russians
was due to the fact that the captured fort was
the key of the position at this point of their
western flank.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-25
SNOW PROMISED FOR TO-DAY

The recent rise in temperature and the tbaw
which followed it left the city yesterday In
condition for the advent OF Christmas I'm 70 moo,
it seemed as If the snowy mantle Of winter had
deserted the Christmas OF 1914 AT p. m a light
fell and lasted Ions enough to make miserable
the tostlIn, shoppers in the retail district
Late last night Forecaster Emery reported that
the thermometer would take n drop today and thai
there would be a regular Christmas snow T,h,
greater part OF to-day's snow will fall before 4
o'clock and a clearing is predicted for the NIGHT
The weather condition wl then be ideal for sieigh
ing In Central Bronx and Prospect parks. There is
sufficient moisture and hall HeIteu snow already IN
the park rosdways make a soou foundation FOR
the smooth running of cutters
yesterday was Is degrees. taken at 10 a, NJ The
the snowfall and clearing for to-day the f orerss az
predicts brisk northeast winds. which viii shtft
later in the afternoon to bltins hoi'hwest winds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-25
SAKE WILL AVOID CONFERENCES
State Senator-elect Says He Will Abide by
Caucus Action on Senatorshin

SenatoE-eIect Martin SAKE. who succeeds George
W Piunkitt. sent word yesterday 10 the friends OF
Senator Depew and Ex-Governor Black that he
would not attend any conferences looking 10 the
selection Of candidate for Senator in advance
OF the caucus at Albany January u.
i am not beholden so any one outside my dis
trict for my election" said Mr.. Sake Yesterday
and told the gentlemen interested IN the Sen
atorshp that had decided not 10 attend any CON
feFeEces shall attend the official caucus and
shau abide by the action OF the caucus l shall
that time" "
MI sake went TO Albany last week and took the
oain OF Office as Senator.
Nhrh senator hepeW seen yesterday he said
he had no news OF any kind
1 wish all nay friends who desire my return 70
ne senate merry Christmas, and assure
theI" t"at never have had moro cheerful
thaH sam am expecting To enjoy tomorrow" said
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-25
SEND $4,000 FOR JAPANESE RELIEF.

The work of the Perry Memorial Relief Fund in
collecting subscriptions for the relief OF the families
of soldiers and sailors in Japan left destitute or in
needy circumstances by the death disablement of
their natural protectors has been taken up by
the Japanese Relief Fund. organization formed
under the presidency OF Dr. Seth Low, and COM
prising well known bishops clergymen and Iaity
Of all churches. The executive committee Of the
Perry Memorial Relief Fund, in surrendering It's
functions to more competent hands, would most
earnestly second the appeal made by the commit
tee Of the Japanese Relief Fund to the Christian
public Of the United States Six thousand dollars
have already been sent to Toxic to be disbursed
under the direction of the Emperor of Japan The
balance of $1.42O will be at once RENTED without
any deduction for working expenses. The list OF
subscriptions follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-25
FIGHTS SMOKE NUISANCE
THE PRESIDENT AROUSED
Recommends Criminal Prosecution
of Lazcbreakers in Washington.

Washington Dec. 24,-Drastic action has been
recommended by the President looking to the
suppression of the smoke nuisance in the city
Of Washington. A letter was sent by his direc-
ton to the District Commissioners on November
30, nquring if il not possible 10 proceed
crimnaly against the officers of an electric light
company He denounced the violation of the
smoke law by the company, at the very doors Of
the White House. as an outrage. and urged that
the managers OF the company be arrested again
and again at short intervals. in an effort to
abate the nuisance.
No satisfactory response having been received.
the President authorized to-day the publication
OF the letter TO the District Commissioners 1t
follows:
White House, Washington. Nov. 80 1904.
To the District Commissioners;
The President has again taken UP with his
Cabinet the smoke nuisance, so far as the pub
lie buildings concerned. He would like es-
peCiaIy to call your attention, however, to the
sance by the electric light company. Is 1t not
possible to proceed criminally against the man
ayers OF this company? II not. drastic legisia-
ton should be recommended.
1t IS outrage on the city that such q null
sance should be permitted 10 exist right by the
White House. At almost every hour Of the day
this great chimney be seen emitting dense
clouds of black smoke. 1t would seem to be
arrest the head of the company. those high
est up In the company, again and again at the
shortest possible intervals, in order to put a
stop to this nuisance, for the conduct on their
part amounts to a fragrant defiance of the law
and of respect for public opinion, and is fraught
ington. WILLIAM LOEB, Jr.
Secretary to the President.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-25
Kills Inside Germs.

Liquozone is not made by compromising drugs
nor is there alcohol in it, Its virtues are de-
rived solely from gas-largely oxygen gas-by
Il process requiring immense apparatus and II
days time. This process has, for more than
20 years, been the constant subject Of scien-
tifc and chemical research.
The result is liquid that does what oxygen
does 1t is a nerve food and blood food-the
most helpful thing in the world to you. Its
effects are exhilaratng vltalzing, purifying.
Yet 1t is a germcide so certain that we publish
ON every bottle an offer of ST 600 for a disease
germ that it cannot kill. The reason is that
germs are vegetables and LiquozOne-llke an
excess of oxygen-ls deadly TO vegetal matter.