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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-29
Crimes and Criminals.

Miss Florence Bruner committed sui
eide at Chicago because Clarence o.
steele refused to marry her because
she was eight years older than he was.
Two bodies, presumably those Of a
mother and her child, We're found in
the Monongahela river at Mex eesport.
Pa. 1t is believed they sought death
together
Louis Beller, teller of the st. Cune-
CONNIE branch of the Provincial bank
at Montreal, is missing and warrant
has been issued charging him with the
theft Of $1,000.
BY special permission. Frank Rains
barger. a convict in the penitentiary
at Ananosa, Iowa, has. been allowed
permission to keep dog in his cell.
This is the first case of the kind on
record.
Policeman Ault, who killed Kid
English at Bonesteel. S. D., during last
summers rush to that place, has been
convicted of manslaughter and SEN
fenced to two years at hard labor in
the Sioux Falls penitentiary.
" i IS 4 Z - & Z
Otis Bolts, 81 years old, was exc
8cuted in the county jail at Peoria. NJ.
( Tor the murder of his wife on Jan. S
last. The trap was sprung at sos.
Bolts spent the night laughing and
Joking and telling lewd stories. He in
yited everybody to attend his funeral.
Bolts strangled his girl wife to death
Jan Jan 5, by tying hair ribbon around
her neck.
Samuel Greason. colored. Of Read
ing, Pa, was acquitted of the murder
Of John Edwards. Mrs.sKate Edwards.
wife Of the murdered man, whose ties.
atimony convicted Greason over three
years ago, completely exonerated
him. Greason' s death warrant WAS
issued ten times. and his case has de.
svelopea into one of the most remark.
able murder trials in Pennsylvania
sadrs. Edwards, the mother of Greason's
child, is under sentence Of death.
&c. II. Hartman llas been H1nnd s,,;lt !,
OF fraud in hilaaelphia in connection
with an application for "a passport
having sworn that he was born in MI
yankee, when in fact he was not. The
con iction is the first OF its kind IL
this country
tier holding y, 600 persons 81 la,
fors Two hours IA Eddy street san Fra 4
cisco. shcotin x nine paonlle and tiefy
Nstag THE I1li0e bb, q maniac
hit1lS Iohb carpenfer
hTrived there Tuesday night from
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-29
GRAFT CHARGES eaow IN SCOPE.
Declared That Twenty-Three Super
+ visors Were Fixed.

Y viSorS Were Fixeu.
! Milwaukee, June 25. - Il heard OIL
one deal in which twenty-three mem
bers of the county board were 'hxed'
This statement is said to have been
made to the question of the grand jury
by Former Register of Deeds QUO
Seidel, Jr., who is also an eX-super-
visor. 1t is said that Seidel gave the
names of the party or parties from
whom he received this bit OF sensa-
tional information. 1t is expected
that they will be called before the
grand jury. Seidel was the only Wit
ness before the grand jury which IS
now investigating graft in city and
county affairs except Anton Danlelskl,
a member of the present county board,
who was called in while Seidel was on
the stand. The jury adjourned until
Monday. The same secrecy concern
ing the testimony of Seidel is giving
still obtains, and there is no means OF
learning who is likely to suffer from
his testimony.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-29
RoUViER ADOPTS FIRM.
Err ATTITUDE TOWARD GER.
MANY.
FRENCH NOTE DIsAPPOINTS
POINTS OVER WHICH TWO MA
TIoNs DISAGREED ARE NOT
REMOVED.

London, June 25.-It is significant of
the acuteness of the crisis still exist
ing between France and Germany that
the French government refused to-
transmit a telegram from news
agency correspondent at Paris, in
which it was stated that Premier Rou-
vier was adopting firmer attitude to-
ward Germany, based upon a promise
of English support.
This statement is quite true and al
ready has had the effect of making
the situation more critical than ever
This is the first time since Paul De-
roulede's plot against the republic, on
the day of the funeral of President
Faure, that the government has inter-
fered with kilograms.
Status Not Changed.
A news agency dispatch from Berlin
says that the French governments
note on the proposed international
conference about Moroccan affairs was
delivered to the German foreign office
yesterday morning, having been
mailed instead of wired, on account of
its great length 1t is stated that the
points over which France and Ger
many disagreed have not been re-
moved.
Uneasiness on the Paris bourse, in
French legislative circles and among
the public at large has been accentu-
ated by a strongly worded intimation
from German sources that Germany
will positively decline to accede to-
Frances request for details of the pro-
posed Moroccan conference. The con-
dition of French popular sentiment
closely borders on panic.
Berlin Is Disappointed.
Berlin, June 25. = The newspapers
frankly express their disappointment
with the French note. Much had been
staked upon Premier Rouvier's osten-
sible wish to come to an understand
ing with Germany. but the Vossische
Zeitung says M. Rouvier is continuing.
M. Delcasse's policy without NJ Del
casse. The newspapers all emphasize
the fact that the French note leaves
the differences where they were be-
fore.
The National Zeitung, in an evident
ly inspired statement, calls attention
to the Warlike aspect which the Brit
lsh press attempts to give to the stu
alton. whereas Germany does not be-
lieve that the present complications
are such as to justify fears of war.
The German press, while firm, is
calm. There is no threat, an dnothing
is said likely to wound Frances sus-
capabilities.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-29
UNCLE SAM KEEPS SITE.

Ingram Loses Suit and in Meantime
United States Marshal Acts.
Eau Claire Wis, June 25-ln mu-
nicipal court yesterday afternoon the
jury in the suit of Ingram VS. Church
i'll ct al. brought in verdict for the
defendant. Ingram had sued to recov-
er possession of the portion OF the
federal building site on which he had
a tax deed. If Ingram had won his
case it would have done him no good
as Deputy United States Marshal
Pugh had arrived here in the mean
time and, taking possession of the
disputed corner, had posted a notice
that it was held by the United States
by virtue of judgment of condemna-
ton. Ingram's attorneys, however,
will appeal to the circuit court.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-29
Otherwise,

Andrew Onderdonk, engineer and
contractor, well known throughout the
country, died at his home in New
YORK from overwork and general
breakdown
The Pacific liner Dakota has ar
rived at San Francisco from the East
ern coast, and after her cargo is nm
loaded will go into dry dock for a gen
eral overhauling. I,
Frightened by the gathering of cy-
clone clouds, N. r. Roosa, the Oldest
postmaster in Iowa, dropped dead of
heart disease at Des Moines. He had
been postmaster fifty-six years.
At the instance of the department of
justice, United States Attorney Nave
OF Phoenix, Ariz, will proceed against
several Mormons residing in Apache
county on the charge of polygamy.
Paul Morton, chairman of the Euui-
table directors, has announced that he
mas accepted the resignation of James
w. Alexander as president, and James
Hazen Hyde as first vice president.
President William R. Harper of the
University OF Chicago returned from
his short stay in the East, refreshed.
enthusiastic, and ready to begin a
strenuous summer as president and in
structor.
Tufts college at Medford Mass, cele-
brated the fiftieth anniversary and be-
slowed the honorary degree of doctor
OF laws upon Kogora Takahira. the
japanese minister, and Gov. w. L.
Douglas.
The Massachusetts supreme court
has handed down a decision holding
that the attempt to force all laborers
to combine in unions is against the
policy OF the law. because it aims at
monopoly.
Two women and a boy discovered
five blacksnakes in b school house at
Logan, Ohio. and after battle lasting
half an hour succeeded in killing the
snakes with clubs. One was eight
feet long.
The steamer Ventura arrived at San
Francisco from the Antipodes. and res
ports finding the skull of DR.. O. F.
Tnompkins of New Guinea, who was.
with Rev. James Chalmers, who was
killed and eaten by savages in 1901.
~ 4 s soon Is. 1 he Sac City eeIeaa
sstitute receives $4,000 it will be fa-
vored by large gift by John D. Rock
efeller. He has promised that if the
Institution can raise this amount by
September he will give $4,000.
The ministers Of Colfax Iowa, have
given up the attempt to conduct mod
el Fourth of July there On account Of
lack Of support. The negroes nave
now AIKEN up the celebration and will
conduct AZ according to their ideas az
how to observe the day.
Ben jaMafnS Jones, sexton v as llea Az.
| ~ fined in court at Jackson. Miss, for.
the unusual crime of cursing corpse.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-29

Foreign.

Foreign.
struck rock during the maneuvers
but she was feffoated.
The statement and, report of the op-
Grafton OF tramways in Glasgow has
been issued and shows a net profit of
$466,3S5.
A riot of 200 prisoners broke out in
prison at Reval, Russia, and was only
quelled by the aid of troops. The Of
tenders were flogged.
The Spanish cabinet has decided to
begin at cnce to erect strong defenses
on the Balearic and Canary islands and
along the Galician coast.
The chamber has approved the ar
bitration treaties entered into with
Russia, Denmark, Sweden, Spain Swift
erlapd, Greece and Roumania.
Two factories for the manufacture
OF bombs have been discovered at
Odessa. Seventeen men charged with
being in the plot have been arrested.
European and American firms which
Port Arthur, it is reported, have been
ordered to leave town by the japanese.
Four goods depots belonging to the
army were destroyed by fire at Mos
COW Great quantities of stores in
tended for the Far East were de-
stroyed.
An explosion has occurred in the
coll1ery at Khartsik, belonging to the
Russian Donetz company. 1t is report
ed that five hundred persons persisted
by the accident.
Apolonio Samson, notorious out
law OF the Philippines, ha sheen killed
by spy under Gen. Tecson. The SPY
was searching for thieves. Samson
was general under Aguinaldo.
Mount Vesuvius has entered upon a
new phase of activity which has result
ed IN Widening the recently made OPEN
ing next to the crater. From these
openings an abundant quantity of burn
ing material is constantly elected.
The American embassy at Paris has
delegated Capt. Smith naval attache
70 take charge and arrange details for
the removal OF the body Of John Paul
Jones to America. M. Mollard will
act IN the same capacity for France
Mgr. Ravona apostolic delegate at
Lima, Peru, has received a papel letter
10 be forwarded to the episcopacy of
Ecuador, complaining of the persecu-
ton OF the church and of the action of
the government of Ecuador in prevent
ing the appointment of bishops.
q The Carleton club of London has ac-
copied the offer of John Wanamaker,
former postmaster general of the Unit
cd States, to present a portrait of
president Roosevelt to the club in ap
probation OF the honor conferred uhs5n
Mr.. Wanamaker in electing him an
honorary member. The portrait will
be painted by Sargent.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-29
In the Capital.

81 VIC S00tSoi'
Reports from the Philippines show
that nearly 100000 pupils attended the
public day schools on the islands last
year. The attendance was nearly dou-
bled in a year.
Postmaster General Cortelyou has
ordered the State of Iowa detached
from the st. Louis division and made
part of the Omaha division rural free
delivery service to take effect July IL.
Orders have been given by the navy
department to place the cruiser May
flower in commission by Aug. i, SO
that she may be available for use in
the entertainment of the peace COM
mission.
Bids will be opened in the office of
the supervising architect on July "A
for the work of building an improve
,lent to the Fargo, N. D., federal build
ing. Congress appropriated $4,000
for the purpose.
List of Casualties.
The wholesale grocery house of
Brinkmeyer, Kuhn & Co., at Indianap-
oils was Quilted by fire. Loss, $780,
600.
Magdalene Ashley, aged 10, was
killed and Madeline Adams was prob
ably fatally injured by skyrocket at
Cayuga, Ind.
Through the explosion of a cask of
oil at the plant of the National Tube
company at McKeesport, Pa, four men
were fatally burned E
Edna Inhelder, nine-year-old Da-
venport Iowa, girl, was drowned in a.
West Davenport slough while trying to
pick lilies from floating log.
In sight of hundreds of pleasure
seekers at ?riester's Park lake. at
Belleville, H., two unknown men fell
out of a rowboat and were drowned. 3
Fire at Fort Francis, Ont, reduced
seventeen business houses to heaps of
ashes, leaving but three business con-
Germs in the town, and involving loss.
of more than 100000.
An automobile containing four per-
sons crashed into a wood wagon
twelve miles east Of Portland, Ore,
and two women were probably fatally
hurt. The machine was demolished.
George Devoe, thirteen years old,
and Frank Anderson, aged sixteen,
were drowned in Green Bay at Menom-
onie, Mich, by the sinking of row.
boat. Two others may die from ex-
posture.
After period of Inconsistencies
lasting 100 hours Patrick Dougherty
OF Sioux City Iowa, died from the eff
fects Of fall from the upper deck of q
government steamboat which he was
engaged in dismantling there.
Bert Ballard, brakeman on the.
Chicago & Northwestern road, was
killed while coupling cars at Alton,
Iowa. He was caught between the
dead bumpers of two stock cars and
life was crushed out instantly.
The Hawthorn Glove company's
plant at Iowa City, Iowa, was damaged
by fire to an extent variously esti-
mated fyom $4,000 to $4,000. The fire
is thorsilt to have had it's origin in
lightning striking electric wires.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-29
CASHIER ON WITNESS STAND.
Testifies in the Trial of Thomas 8.
Clement

st. Paul, June 25.-Charles M. Whit
ney, cashier of the First National
Bank of Faribault at the time of its
collapse, testified yesterday that he
had changed the figures relating to
the mount of cash on hand reported
to the controller of the currency I'M
dent, Thomas B. Clement. who is now
on trial in the United States district
court before Judge Page Morris on a
charge Of embezzling and misapplying
the banks funds. This testimony was
given under the fourth count in the
indictment, which charges Mr.. Glen.
ent with having made a false return to
the controller
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-29
CAUSE OF WRECK A MYSTERY.
Several Clues Secured and Arrest Is
Predicted.

Cleveland, June 25. = The cause of
the wreck of the Twentieth Century
Limited is still wrapped in mystery
notwithstanding vigorous investiga-
lions made By the state railroad off
Gals as we'll as the Lake Shore Off
clals. In the hope of aiding in the
running down of the person or persons
who committed the crime the Lake
Shore company has offered reward
OF $4,000 to any one who could furnish
information leading to the arrest of
the guilty party. General Superntend-
ent Storrs said last night that he be-
lieved he knew the man who threw
the switch, and that an arrest might
be made to-day
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-29
DEFENSE GETS ITS TURN.
Plaintiff in Breach of Promise Suit
Rests

st. Paul, June 25. = The plaintiff
rested yesterday afternoon in the S25,-
600 breach of promise suit of Mrs
Eleanor M. Toomey against Dr. Joseph
w. Bettingen, on trial before Judge
Bum in the district court, and the de-
tense was outlined by E. S. Durment,
Dr. Bettingens attorney. Court ad-
journed to 10 o'clock Monday The de.
tense, according to the opening ad,
dress, will be not only that there was
no promise of marriage, but that the
suit was not brought for the purpose
Of getting balm for wounded heart.
but that primarily it is means to Sc
cure advertising for career on the
stage.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-29
New Consuls Named

washington, June %. The state
department Yesterday announced the
following appointments: Winfield S.
B!yrton Colorado, consul at George
town, Guinea, and Herbert r. Wright.
Iowa Iowa, consul at Utilla. Honduras.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-29
Prison Roll at 1inh Ein,,re.

Saltwater, June %. The prison
population is 6s2, equal to that Of any
period in the history Of the institution
II is expected to grow before the
courts take the usual summer vaca.
ton. Cots in corridors are in use
and the female ward has fourteen
women in ten cells.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-29

Dr. Weir Mitchell says the presence
I OF cats has been known to cause bad
dreams. And the dreamer is not sur
priseds at It either when he wakes and
hears the feline inferno going on ID
! the back yard.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-29

It IS to be feared that Philadelphia
got good too quick to remain good
very long. A more extended expert
ence at the 'mor:ners bench prob,
ably would have been better.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-29

Nan Patterson's fame is not Of the
lucrative sort. She was offered large
pay to- 80 on the stage: at least, It
was reported that way; but the peo.,
pie didn't come out. Hercareer is not
fascinating.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-29

According to Henry Clews, there are
four men in this country who are
worth one thousand million dollars.
That is to say, they have one thou
sand million dollars.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-29

Count Boni De Castellane is report
ed to be anxious to become President
OF France. We take it for granted
that he has no intention of running on
the labor ticket.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-29
Three Girls Drowned.

Petoskey, Mich. June Us Three.
girls We're drowned in Pine lake yes
terday. They were inemers of a picnic
party and had gone out with two men.
In q boat which sprung a1eak The men
were rescued AZ
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-29
Held for Murder.

Aberdeen, s. D., June Is. The coro
ners inquest found W. D. Marvin's
death was caused by a fractured skull:
from q blow with a cuspidor by JACK
Purcell. Ed Block, with whom Purcell
fought. is held for completely.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-29

King Peter of Serviais probably the
only monarch who isn't paying close
attention to King Oscars troubles.
King Peter. as everybody knows, has
troubles of his own.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-29

Nine. PATHS castle in Wales is an
nounced to be sold at a price regard
less of cost or of associations That's
the way the ordinary man usually has
to sell his house.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-29
DAM is DYNAMITED.
Malicious Attempt to Flood Mason
City Fails.

Mason City, Iowa, June 25.-An. at
tempt was made to blow out the dam
at the outlet of Clear lake with c:yna
mite. The explosion was terrific and
was felt in the town, a mile away
Rocks were thrown quarter of mile
and big one demolished farmers
henhouse. Only small breach was
made in the dam, and no damage from
overflow resulted. If the attempt had
been successful large area of farm
lands and a portion Of Mason City
would have been inundated.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-29
Poorhouse rs urned.

Muskegon, Mich, June Is, The
Muskegon county poorhouse burned
last night as the result of the explo.
sion of q gasoline tank, Loss, SIS 5000.
Most of the one hundred inmates were
rescued without injury 70. y @
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-29

The San Francisco Chronicle re-
joices that the untitled American can
1 30 to Parts without the risk of being
blown up BY bomb. Hardly. 1t is
usually the innocent bystander who
gets hurt. #s "a
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-29

Pittsburg man has sent Togo a
box of stogies as a token of friend
ship and admiration. 1t may be a
lucky thing for Japan that Togo has
already done his duty.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-29

Grating has always been risky
business, particularly when accompa-
MED by lying. from the days of Ana
Mas and Sapphire down to the pres
ent time.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-29

It seems there is a dispute between
Canada and Uruguay. A clash between
these powers might shake this plan
cts trolley of, and it is hoped serious
trouble will be averted.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-29

Princess Cecilia wore a train four
teen feet long when she was married,
but although there was a large crowd
present everybody was careful not to
step on it.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-29
"BAD MAN" ELuDEs SHERIFF.
Horse RustIer Being Sought by Posses
in Mountains.

In Mountains.
Helena, Mont, June 25 = "Kid"
Royal notorious Northern Montana
character who had just completed a
three-year term in the penitentiary
for horse stealing and was being taken
to Glasgow, Valley county, to be tried
on another charge. gave Sheriff Crit
fifth the Slip when the Great Northern
train stopped at Silver, small place
few miles north of Helena last night.
Royal was lnfettered. He jumped
from the train and plunged into the
darkness. successfully GLIDING the of
fcer, who gave chase. Posses are try
ing to locate him.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-29

II Robert Fulton had known Skip
per Barr he probably would rot have
considered 1t worth while to invent
the steamboat
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-29
sVesuvius Causes Scare

E Naples. June So. The protect has
sordered the population in the vicinity
OF Mount Vesuyius to prepare ia leave
their houses owing to an alarming in
crease g in the discharges from the
crater.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-29

Eight of the nine Carnegie medals
were awarded for rescues Of drowning
persons. Those who aspire to be rec
ognized as heroes should learn to
swim.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-29

a Cincinnati man has married the
Princess Pickhoff American heiresses
will regard it as unfortunate that he
must remain plain MIR"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-29

Somebody in France has found out
how to make cloth out of wood. Still,
the wooden overcoat has been heard
OF for ages.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-29
GOVERNOR OF HAWAII RESIGNS.
Carter Thinks He Can Serve Territory
Best Out of Office.

Varter thinks He Can Serve Territory
Best Out Of Office.
Honolulu, June rs. Gov Carter
mailed his resignation to President
Roosevelt on Wednesday. He will
leave on June % for Washington to
discuss the matter of his retirement
from the goyernorship. He has been
in cable communication with the pres
ident regarding it, and has received
permission to go to the capital for
personal Interview. The resignation
was the elimination of long series
OF events which led Carter to the con-
ciusion that he could be Of more SER
vice to the Territory of Hawaii outside
OF the gubernatorial chair than in that
position
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-29

The scientists have accomplished a
good deal, but they have not produced
an onion with the fragrance of a bed
of mint.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-29

The Boston Globe wants to know
when the great American novel will
be written. Great James! Isn't Bos-
ton going to write it?
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-29

The man who denies that woman
spells angel doesn't deserve the hap
piness of being married.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-29

The Boston Transcript is offering
Good Advice to Graduates" For cold
blooded presumption this wins the
prize.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-29

M. Alfred Austin says there arc no
great women poets, but saying
You're another" is no argument
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-29

Two of the Carnegie medal winners
were of the fair sex. Can lady prop
erly be spoken of as a hero?