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The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-02-20
STILL ANOTHER COMPANY.

In those old volunteer days, the
fire department was in a vigorous
condition, and the increase of mem
bership finally led to the organiza-
ton of another Engine company
Big Six, the old double decker hand
engine had been replaced by a smaller
engine now in use, and it stood I'M
used in the engine house. These
facts led on the 27th day of April
1881 to the organization of Big Six
Engine Company, number 2 with
the following original officers: J. H.
Lewis, president; J. R. Baldwin,
vice president; S. E. Belknap, fore
man; N. B. Avery, first assistant;
B. G. White, second assistant; F.
H. Sawtelle, recording secretary;
w. H. Goldson, financial secretary
B. 7. Taylor, treasurer; Lewis Will
son, A. J. Y Young and 7. ].
Blair, delegates to the department,
The original membership was:
S. E. Belknap John H. Simpscr
A. drew Eneric J. c. Hutton.
L P. Manning M. 7. Bayley.
John Mensinger N. B. Avery.
7. J. Blair John Lewis.
Afterward the Big Six Engine
Company number was transformed
into Monumental Hose Company
Number 2.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-02-20
IN CORVALLIS NOW.
A Blooded Stallion out of Great Fam
ilY-W. o. Trine's Guycisca..

One of the best bred horses ever
on the Coast is now owned in Cor
wallis. He is the property of W.
o. Trine, and arrived via Wednes
days boat from Salem, where he
has been kept all winter. He is a
handsome dark bay, II years old,
of remarkably fine disposition and
is altogether a notable horse. He is
distinct addition to the fine poul-
try, fine cattle, fine sheep and other
fancy breeds Of livestock for which
Benton is becoming notable.
Guycisca, 1o,6oo, has race record
Of 2.26 and a matinee mark of 2. IS.
He was sired by the great Guy
Wilkes, a:15A, the sire of Fred
Kohl, 2:o7H, Holdy, 2:os1z, Sey-
mour Wilkes, 2:oS, and sire of IS
horses in the 2:15 list, 60 in the
2:3o. Twenty one sons have IS
colts in the 2:3o list and II daugh-
ters have~I6 in the same list.
The first dam is Francisco, 2:1S,
by Almont 80, sire of Altamont,
$500, sire of Chehalis, 2:o4A, Del
Norte, 2:oS, A1tao, 2:oeA, Path
mont. 2:oe34, A1meda, 2:oe4 ALA
7, 2:o8, Doc Sperry, 2:o7, making
one of the greatest families of ex-
IRENE speed on earth.
Francisco, 2:1S is the dam Q
ofGuycisca, 2:2o, I Direct 2:12,
Sable Francis, 2:I44, She is also
the dam of Earl Medium, e,eI5 by
Happy Medium. Earl Medium is
fhe sire of Goneril :244, Lucy
Stokes, 2:18A and Tom Martin,
2:14A. She also has colt that is
considered one of the best PROSPECTS
in California.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-02-20
GROUP

Begins with the symptoms of common
cold; there is chilliness, sneezing. sore
throat. hot skin, quick pulse, hoarseness
and impeded respiration. Give frequent
small doses of Ballard's Horehound Syr-
up, (the child will cry for it) and at the
first sign of a croupy cough, apply fire.
quently Billiards. Snow Liniment to the
throat.
Mrs. A. Vlist, New Castle, Colo,
writes, March Ie, 1901: Il think Bal.
lard's Horegouud Syrup wonderful
remedy, and SO pleasant" 25c, 5ocand
$500. Sold by Graham & Worthsm.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-02-20
OTTO F. L. HERSE, Corvalli
ITCH-RINGWORM.

E. T. Lucas, Wingo, KY, writes. April
25th, 1902: "For 10 to II years had
been afflicted with a nalady known as
the itch The itching was most unbear-
able; 1 had tried for years to find relief,
having tried all remedies could hear of,
besides number of doctors. I wish to
state that one single application of Bal
lard's Snow Liniment cured me COM
pletely and permanently. Since then I
have used the liuimeut on two separate
occasions for ringwerm and it cured COM
pletely. 25c, soc and sI.oo. Sold by
Graham & Workman.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-02-20
GOT HOME ArTER MIDNIGHT.
And the Doors Were Locked-He Tried
a Ladder and the Second Story
Window, and

It is the inexorable rule at his
house for the doors to be finally
locked at midnight. If any mem.
Der of the household is out that
time, he or she must stay out. The
old gentleman himself had been out
with the boys this particular night.
and it was away after twelve when
he got home. He knew the rule,
however, and made no bid for the
door to be opened. He knew bet
ter. 1t fact, he had tried it before.
and had always. after parley been
compelled to retire to the barn and
bide the morning.
On this particular night, how
ever, he was other minded. He
had as above related been out with
the boys and was impressed with
the idea that he knew a thing or
two. He smiled as he thought oi
how he was ''a-goin' ter fool 'em. "
He fetched the long ladder from
the barn, and raised it so he could
reach a second story window. He
chuckled to himself as he started up
the rounds. chuck1ed to think how
the joke all would be on them.
1t all happened three or four
weeks ago. They heard him fall,
and then heard his groans. He
has been in the house ever since,
waiting for all the repairs to be
completed. 1.-The tarnation, old
ladder wasn't steady on its feet, ye
see, and it auked on the old gent
at the critical moment"
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-02-20
DRUMMER'S OPINION.
OF Corvallis-Things it Needs and
Doesn't Need Says it is a Good
ToOkpr

DUCon 4NCC0 IL 40 q 0ooo
LOCKER.
A commercial traveller who often
makes Corvallis, expressed his op-
inion of the place yesterday. ut
is good town." he said. 'Its
natural site is one of beauty, and
its public buildings. including those
at the college are attractive. 1t is
one of the most pleasant and L
think one of the most thriving
towns I visit, There are, howev-
er, few minor things that might
be done,to add to its appearance.
1t would cost comparatively moth
ing to do it. The old awnings on
Main street ought to be torn down.
They are a sign of antiquity. They
are never seen in modern towns
Then there are too many light and
and telephone poles on the business
street. The public and the city
is being imposed upon in this par
ticular. Most OF those poles should
be in the alleys. and for the balance
the light and phone people should be
made to use the same poles On Main
street. Otherwise the main street
of the town is slightly and excel
lent. With these improvements
and a removal of the weeds where
they are excessively abundant in
public places and the use of a little
paint here and there where it is
needed, Corvallis would be a hard
one to beat in point of appear
ance."
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-02-20
HEALTH

Means the ability to do a good days
work, without undue fatigue and to Ind
life WORTH living. You cannot have iad1-
gestion or constipation without its upset
ting the liver and po1luting the blood.
Such condition may be best and quick
est obtained by Herbine, the best liver
regulator that the world has ever known.
Mrs. D. w. Smith writes, April 8, 1902:
ST use Herbine, and find it the best
for constipation and regulating the liver
I ever used, Price so cents. Sold by
Graham & Workman.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-02-20
Wanted-Bids for Keeping County

Wanted-Bids for Keeping County
Poor. .
Notice is hereby given that sealed bids
will be received at the Office of the Coun-
ty Clerk of Benton County, Oregon,
up to o'clock p. m. Wednesday, March
2nd, 1904, for the care and keeping of
the poor of Benton County, Oregon, for
term of two years from May IS. 1904.
The County Court reserving the right to
reject any and all bids.
Dated Feb. 8, 1904.
Victor P. Moses,
County Clerk.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-02-20

For White Plymouth Rock Eggs
Call on or address, w. A. Bates, at
Corvallis FIGURING Mills, Corvallis, Or.
One setting, rs cents; 2 settings, $I.25
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-02-20

Reserved seats for the Fisk Ju-
bilee Singers on sale at Graham &
Wortham's. Better get a seat to-
day.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-02-20
White Leghorns.

have full blooded White Leg
horn eggs for sale at so cents per
setting of IS eggs.
Mrs. J. P. Durno.
Information at J. H. Harris
sstore.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-02-20
For Exchange.

A fine residence in Los Angeles,
good location, will rent for $50 per
month, value $4,000, for improved
farm about same value.
J. G. Simpson,
266o n. Sichel st.
Los Angeles, Cal.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-02-20
ORGANIZED H. & L. Co.

After three years of effective
service, the necessity of a Hook &
Ladder adjunct to the young de-
partment began to be discussed,
and on the 10th day of June, 1885,
Corvallis H. & L. Company was
organized. The original officers
were, William Groves, president;
E. Holgate, secretary: J. A. Davis,
treasurer; Gilbert Gaylord, fore
man; Hale Backensto, first assist
ant; J. R. Shepard, second assist
ant. The original members numb.
cred 22, and were as follows:
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-02-20
For Sale.

Bright cheat and rye grass hay, vetch,
spelts, timothy, and rye grass seeds,
Poland China hogs, Shropshire rams,
Good, bright vetch straw, fresh from
the barn, for sale at reasonable prices.
LII Brooks,
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-02-20
Upholstering.

Upholstering.
Lounges, Couches, Desks, Folding
Beds, ETC., made to order. Particular
attention given to special orders and re-
pairing. All work guaranteed. One
door south of R. M. Wade's, Main street.
w. W. Holgate,
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-02-20
Notice for Publication,
Timber Land Act June 8, 1873,
United States Land Office,


January, 18th 1904.
No.ic. is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act of Congress June
1878, entitled ,'An act for the sale OF timber
lands in the states of California. Oregon, Ne
vada and Washington Territory" as extended
to all the Public Land States by act OF August
A, 1892, Barney l. Carey Of Falls City, county of
Polk, state Of Oregon, has this day filed in this
office his sworn statement No 63l7, for the pur-
chase of the Lots l OF Section No in Town
ship No 13 s, Range No West, and will offer
proof to show that the land sought is more val
liable for its timber or stone than for agricul.
tural purposes, and to establish his claim t2
said land before Victor P. Moses. Clerk Of Benz
ton County, at Corvallis, Oregon, on Wedneday,
the 3Oth day of March, 1904.
jacob !, Henkie Of Philomath, Oregon.
John W, Hyde 9.
Frank Spencer
Michael Flynn
Any and ali persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested to nle
their claims in this office on or before said 30th
day of March 1904
Algernon 8. Dresser.
Register
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-02-20
FAMILIAR NAMES.
That Answered Fireman's Roll Call
Thirty Years ago in Corvallis.
How all is Changed.

The late reorganization of the
Corvallis Fire Department has set
the boys to talking about the old
volunteer days of years agone in
Corvallis. The discussion makes
interesting this brief glimpse at the
early history of the. department. 1t
will be particularly interesting to
old time residents because of the
familiar names that it recalls many
of whom are no longer on the rolls
ST volunteer departments, but have
answered to the last great roll call
that comes to men.
Young America Engine Com
pany Number I was organized June
IS, 1872 under the name of Corval-
lis Engine Company Number I,
with 50 members and the following
officers: ]. R. Bayley, president;
W. B. Carter, secretary; Otto Fox,
treasurer; George P Wrenn, fore
man; B. w. Wilson, first assistant;
F. E. Robinson, second assistant. On
the 2Ist day OF the following Sept
e1nber however, the name was chan
ged to Young America Engine
Company Number I.
THE OLD ROLL CALL.
On the date mentioned, the
names below were signed to the
constitution and bylaws. Each
of the names carries with it a story
which old timers will recall. Be
ginning with that of George P.
Wrenn, who lost his life in the
great fire in which the W. A.
Wells warehouse near the present
S. P. station, was burned, Feb
ruary II, 1882, the list shows a
heavy mortality, all of the original
officers having passed away. The
original membership was as fol-
lows:
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-02-20

Don't forget to try Alden's fresh taffy
aud pinoche at Halls,
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-02-20

Remember Washington's birth
day and the Fisk Jubilee Singers
at the Opera House. Both come
Feb. 22nd.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-02-20

Just arrived at Halls full line of AL
den's~cadies and taffy. Try them,
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-02-20
K1ine's,

It will pay you big to buy an over
coat now for next winter at
K1ine's.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-02-20
BROWN LEGHORNS.
BLACK nINORCAS.

My hens laid more eggs during the seven
winter months than any equal number of hens
in Oregon. If you desire to fill the egg basket,
I've got the chickens that were bred for this pur-
pose They are layers and that's what you
want Get rid of your scrubs and obtain tho
roughbreds-it costs no more for feed. Order
81 90 per Is, at residence on North Nfuth st.
nrro EI E4ERSE Corvallis Or
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-02-20
FOR SALE.

veteh seed at Corvallis Flour Mill.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-01-28

The Afternoon Ware on. The house
/ was very silent, save when now and
! then the tramp Of feet or murmur oil
hustled voices Jared the stiffness
| But beneath that outward calm thrilled
! and vibrated an excitement tragical
] and intense.
In the library, Mr.. Bowers paced the
| floor, prey to dozen conflicting and
agitating emotions.
Mr.. Lynn had returned to town, leav.
Ing his men numerous and minute in
s."uctions.
Mr. Stack had vanished, no one
knew whittier.
Cyril Carrirstcn had gone up TO Lon
don, to lay the whole matter before
the chief Of police.
IN her room UP stairs lay my lady.
mentally and physically Frustrated.
in the big, cheerful morning room,
where they had passed so many pleas
ant hours, Della and Will and Baby
sat and talked in awed whispers. And
aiding, advising, directing, calm, COM
posed and thoughtful as Of old, Gym
thia went from place to place.
Once she paused by the great hall
window in the upper corridor and
looked far away over the snow-clad
ground cnd leat!ess trnes tn where a
cloud was breaking in the west and a
bit OF blue was broadening slowly.
as it an omen?" she murmured,
softly. God grant it."
She drew out her handkerchief to
wipe away the tears which had sprung,
hot and full to her weary eyes.
"A scrap of paper fluttered from her
pocket to the floor. She stopped and
picked it up.
1t was the note Laurie Lisle had left
behind her.
""T.ust met" she read.
She crushed the letter in her ner
vous fingers.
81 do trust you! You are worthy
the love of my-of Give, poor, little,
lonely thing!"
f. For some moments she stood so,
lost in dreamy reyerie, those sad
tears dimming the somber splendor OF
her eyes, that faint and tender smile
still lingering on her lips.
"Hark! what was that-who was
that?
Down the long hall behind her came
the sound of swiftly flying feet, over
the polished boards TIE ripping lutter
OF woman's draperies, borne on the
solemn air the painting cadence OF a
woman's voice!
"Cynthia!"
Miss Lennox wheeler sharply round,
with a low. quick cry.
'You!" she said-Laurence "Lisle!"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-01-28
TALKING IT OVER.

Words Meant Volumes to the News.
boys.
Two newsboys were standing at the
entrance of the bridge, engaged in a
talking match.
"You amt SO very hot" said one.
II cont think you'd scorch nothin'."
well, I don't feel no heat comm
from you"
81 guess Tine warm enough to beat
you out every day"
is that SO? don't see no medals
on you"
Don't you? Well, I got as many
medals as you got buttons"
You'd better go sleep it off"
Eyes, an I'll be wearin' medals when
you amt got no buttons"
rs that so? 1 wish I could spend
talk as easy as you can"
We'll, I've got talk that's never
been spent"
eff you were as strong on coin as
you ere on talk, you'd be good"
I'm good enough to call you down
as it stands"
you're talllin' in your sleep"
Am l? Well, can talk in my sleep
and make you look foolish"
you just keep on thinllin that till
you wake up. Then you go and ask
somebody how you stand"
And then they sneered pityingly at
each other.-New York Press.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-01-28
Another Fish Story.


This one is told by eX-President
Cleveland about a shopkeeper in a
town visited by the ex-president last
summer on fishing excursion:
For the purpose of advertising fish
ing rods which he had for sale, the
shopteeper had a large rod hanging
OUTSIDE his shop with an artificial fish
at the end of it. Late one night a
townsman who had been dining bit
too well happened to see this fish. He
looked at it. then went cautiously to
the door and knocked gently.
Who's there?" demanded the shop.
kee@er from an upper window.
"Shh! Don't make a noise. but
come down as quietly as you can" was
tie reply.
Thinking something serious was the
= Or 80 man dressed and stole
down stairs,
Now, what's the matter?" he in
CURED.
'l1lst! Pull your line in quick:
you've got a bite!" admonished the
bibulols one.-New York Times.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-01-28

For one second the detective laid his
hand lightly on her arm, that nerved,
steady hand at the touch of which SO
many criminals had faltered.
II am very sorry" he said, and for
perhaps the first time in his curio'is.
sleuth-hcund life he was, but am
OBLIGED to hold you, until further in
vestigation reveals the exact truth, for
the murder of Cuthbert Bracken! In
the name Of the queen, you are my
prisoner!"
ITO Be Continued.)
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-01-28
RoNoRs WERE DIVIDED.
Office Boy Knew More of Story Than
the Reporter.
ITO Be continued.3


Before coming to Philadelphia a Ger.
tain newspaper man was employed on
Baltimore paper, whose city editor
was a stickler for facts and breyity.
He also believed in encouraging his
men, and each week a $40 gold piece
was given the man who wrote the
best story that week.
On one occasion this reporter got in
a police station police report of an
accident to young woman, who had
been injured in storm by falling
tres. TIE report was most compre-
hensive. The next day the report, just
as it was written. was pasted on the
blpetin board in the reporters room.
Accompanying it was note from the
city editor, saying it was a master
piece of accuracy and brevity, and that
the writer would draw down the week
ly prize
The reporters Joy was short.lived,
however, A rat-eyed little office boy
called him aside and IN a stage whis-
per demanded:
"Where did you git dat pipe dream?"
Somewhat surprised, the prizewin-
ncr told him, to which he replied:
well, she lives next door to me,
see, YCuse is got her sisters name
instead of hers in your story; the ad-
dress is wrong, and in the second
place the doctor is me brother, and
his name and address is also wrong;
and then again, she didn't break her
arm. but a leg. Now, you give me half
Of dat prize money or I'll pipe the
chief off,"
He got the five.-Philadelphia Pub.
lie Ledger.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-01-28
LASTING RELIEF.

my nightly rest was broken, owing
to Irregularities Of the Kidneys. I
suffered intensely from severe pains
il the small of my back and through
the kidneys and was annoyed by pain.
full passages Of abnormal secretions.
Doctors failed to relieve me. began
taking Doan's Kidney Pills and | ex.
perienced quick and lasting relief.
Doan's Kidney Pills will prove bless.
ing to all sufferers from kidney disor
ders who will give them a fair trial I"
FosterMilburn Co., Buffalo, N Y.
proprietors. For sale by all druggists,
price so cents per box.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-01-28
CHAPTER XxxIv.
al Arrest You.

Ave. Laurence Lisle! But not the
girl Cynthia Lennox had known-list-
less, dispirited and pale-this bright,
smiling eager vision! There was the
same graceful, childish figure, the
same finely chiseled face, the same ex-
quisite and delicate pride Of carriage
and motion.
But now the blue eyes were lightful
and gladstone. the rosy mouth was
dinlpling to laughter, the whole young
face was revivifed, beautiied, glorifed
by a love and a JOY at once passionate
and supreme.
Eyes, it is r." she cried, rapidly and
little incoherently in her strange ex-
element. 81 have come back, and l
have brought you such good news!
You know l went away the night be-
fore last-Christmas eve it was! left
here to go to the place where I had
passed several years of my life, where
my father lay buried, and where
should surely find some one who would
clear from my name the blot with
which he had stained it. So I asked
my way. l had no money, and re-
solved to walk. BY yesterday after
| noon was many miles from Black
castle. | paused to rest awhile on a
little bridge which hangs above a
brook. While there train rushed
~. III, NV ho IL hnl>
window his face looked out. He saw
Re! He sprang from his seat, he
dashed to the door, he tried to leap
out; they held him back
II felt he was coming home. turned,
too. Once before had seen him, you
remember? But you all said l was de-
Understanding Now l forgot the
insult had endured, forgot the mis-
sion | had undertaken / forgot my
vowed revenge. my bitter scorn, my
| feeble hate-forgot ALL save that
should see him once.again should feel
the strong shelter ofshts arm about me,
the warm, firm c..sass.sp Of his hand on
mine; should see above me the light
OF his loving eyes! He is here! Where
is he-oh, Where is he?"
She flung out her hands in earnest
| pleading. There was a soft. blight
/ fish on either cheek, flashing brill
lance nthe azure eyes. She had
spoken in feverish, painting taste, and
1 Cynthia had stood and listened in
/ blank, half-terrifled amazement.
Whom do you mean?" she ques-
toned. slowly. &
Was the girl mad? she was asking
/ kerself-was she mad?
Whom do I mea1?" she Te-echoed,
and fell back a step and stared at Miss
I Lennox, as though doubling she had
heard Alright. Why, whom should
i mean but--Clive?"
"Cllve?"
Is he not here? Oh, don't tell me
4 he is no. here! He is not dead. He is
not buried beneath the cruel waves Oh
the Atlantic! He has not broRea his
j tender vow! He said he would come
4 back to me--he Willie will! / re
member 1T all so iwell! The sun was
SO hot that day. and the roses were ii
). bloom millions Of them!
ssAnd down the broad white road We
4 could see the soldiers coming. witt
q their scarlet coats, and snowy belts
and b-azen buttons, and leathern KNAPP
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-01-28
SalZer's
Attended Too Much.

"The disguise of that woman pick,
pocket who wore a masculine attire
was absolutely perfect How did the
detectives happen to spot herr"
Il believe they noticed certain
awiwardness in her attempt to strike
a match man fashion. Chicago Trib,
une.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-01-28
The First step.

Il hear you hope to make a great
musician Of yoar SON Whom have YOU
selected to teach him?"
oh, he hasn't got as far as the
music yet. He's just being treated by
a scalp specialist to make his hair lux.
uriant. Philadelphia Public Ledger.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-01-28
A Rare Good Thin

"Am using ALIENS FOOT-EASE, and
can truly say lwonld not have been without
1t so long, had i known the relief it would
give my aching feet. I think il u rare good
Inlhg Tor anyone having sore or tired feet.
Mrs. Matilda Holtwert Providence r. l."
Sold by all Druggists. 25c. Ask: to-tI1au.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-01-28
Observed z Goodness.

Count Boylon de Bakkoviisnek Ito
his rich American bride)-How does
madam like re climate of my coun-
tree?
His Bride-So far as your relatives
represent 1t, count, find it decidedly
frigid.-Chicago Tribune.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-01-28
Evidence,

"Whah is Nistah Pinkley gwine tor"
Didn't you see him buyin' dat jug
an dem dice an dat pack O. cyahds?
What's de use O. askin' foolish ques-
tons? Hes gwine fishin'." Washing
ton Star.