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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-04-13
TO PENETRATE COAL FIELDS.
Missouri g. Northwestern to Extend
West of Mystic.

Circulars have been received iii
Rapid City from Cleveland, Ohio, con
tanning maps Of the proposed Missouri
& Northwestern railroad between that
city and Mystic. This map gives an
extension of this line from Mystic
westward into the coal fields, which is
a surprise to Rapid City people. The
circular states that the $1,000,0O0
bonds have been underwritten, which
will furnish sufficient money for the
thirty-six miles Of road between Rapid
and Mystic, and also for the extension
into the Wyoming country
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-04-13
Girl Wants DAMAGES,

Worthington, MINI, April 9.-Miss
Della Swift YESTERDAY brought suit
against Henry J. Blume. through her
attorneys, for $4,000, alleging breach
Of promise as the cause of action.
Both are prominent society young PEG
Dle
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-04-13
Frosted Wheat Good for Seed.

Frazee. Mimi, April Capt. Well
man says that from test made with
wheat from the l. j. Collins farm he
can testify that frosted wheat viii
terminate at the rate of 100 per cent
OF 100 seeds sown. all terminated.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-04-13

Another bank was added to those IN
the Rosebud country by the incorpora-
ton Of the Rosebud bank at Herrick,
with capital of $4,000. Incorporators,
James E. Russell, Herrick; William r.
Russell, Edwin ]. Russell. Fullerton,
Neb.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-04-13
Burns to Death in Box Car.

Dubuque, Iowa, April AN uniden-
tilted tramp was burned to death in a
box car on the Milwaukee road at
Green Island. He lighted match and
a quantity of shingles caught fire. His
cries attracted score of workmen,
but they were unable to rescue him.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-04-13
Find Rich Gold Deposits.

Cheyenne, Wyo., April 8. A. J
Parshall of the United States geolog
zeal survey, who arrived here yester
day, confirms the report Of the discov
cry Of rich gold deposits near Ken
dali. Unitah county. Wyo.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-04-13

It is likely that DR.. R. l.. Siagle
and Prof. Charles H. Fulton Of the
school of mines at Rapid City will take
their new positions at the close of the
present school year instead of waiting
until the first of next year. DR.. Sla-
gle will go to Brookings college as
president and Prof Futon has accept
ed the deanship of the school of mines.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-04-13
Children crematsd In Bed.

Marshalltown, Iowa, April 9.-Two
children of Byron Sweeney, farmer
burned to death in bed yesterday. The
house caught fire while the parents
were at the barn.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-04-13

Peter Rogen, one of the earliest of
Yankton county's pioneers, died from
the effects of kick by horse. Mr..
Rogen was 70 years of age and had
not strength to recover.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-04-13
Creamery Burned.

Swea City, Iowa, April 9.-About 10
o'clock yesterday morning the cream
cry in Irvington township took fire and
in less than an hour was burned to
the ground.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-04-13
Calumet
Baking
Powder
Is due to it's
Perfect Quality
and
M oderate Price
Used in Millions Of Homes
Used in Millions Of Homes
n the Cashiers Drawer

In the Cashiers Drawer.
The Quarter-Old man, you seem 10
be somewhat battered.
The Nickel-Yes; you see, I've been
knocked down good deal.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-04-13
.Prevaricatinu Proficiency.

II want TO become press agent
How would you advise me to make my
self efficient?"
Associate with fishermen. "-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-04-13

The postmaster and other officials of
Bonesteel have also received hundreds
of inquiries
The letters come from men of every
age and in every walk in life, from
plumbers to engineers and clergymen.
With the exception Of Arizona, Maine,
New Mexico and Nevada, every state
in the Union is represented in the in
quiries. The bulk of the letters. how
ever, come from New York, Maryland.
Connecticut and Pennsylvania.
One of the wife-seeking bachelors
is former Yale student; two are
University of Virginia men, and one a
Deland (Fla.) graduate.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-04-13
MEN TO SPARE.
All Anxious to Have Happy Homes on
Newly Opened Rosebud Reserva-

Thousands of letters from candi-
dates for matrimony in all parts of the
United States and Canada are coming
to United States Land Commissioner
j. D. Keller Of Bonesteel, S. D. The
writer's wish photographs, names, adj
dresses and other information con-
corning the 121 young women who
drew fine farming homesteads in the
recent opening of the government
lands in the Rosebud Indian reserya-
ton in Gregory county, S. d.
The avalanche of letters now pour
ing in on Commissioner Keller is the
result Of a recently published inter-
view in which Mr.. Keller, in speaking
of the newly opened South Dakota
lands, mentioned that more than
hundred of the lucky homesteaders are
young women, and intimated that
| many Of them want husbands to help
take care of the farms
A sample of more than a thousand
similar letters received by Mr.. Keller
in the last three days is the following,
the writer being young Virginian:
y. D. Keller, Bonesteel, S. D.
Dear Sir: l would be pleased to cor
| respond direct with the ladies in ques-
ton. | am widower, aged 80; am
mechanical, electrical and steam en-
gineer; height feet 10h inches;
| weight, 1853 pounds; American by
birth. three wears at West Point acad-
envy.
Hoping to interest those concerned
I am, very respectfully,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-04-13

Funny.
Zones thinks he is great writer Of
pathos."
That's funny, isn't it?'
Hello; read some of it, have you?"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-04-13

Il Summit, G.. E. Riley was elected
,Eman. B. F. Wilson and G. R. Jor-
abn trustees, Ole Mo clerk, William
4 assessor, Burt Cloves treasurer,
Watkins marshal. No license car
16 majority.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1905-02-17
PROSPERITY-NO!

Prosperous this country? Comparatively, yes In fact
For FIVE weeks the entire has been fast the
cold spell almost unprecedented severity During
million people
the Vanderblts held balls
played millions of dollars worth of diamonds.
Right Nebraska
the cold because they had fuel although they had
In Virginia
though they had plenty of coal keep them Yet the building
of huge public libraries goes mely while people freeze and
in hopeless misery
In Gods name, fellow citizens, what's wrong?
Don't with miserable oppor-
tunitcs mprovdencc of the poor That's the
There's something somewhere Thousands sver with
sufficient clothing northern
planters are burning cotton because the low will
the Of production they seek
living Great shut
thousands
things produced these factories Shoe factories close
because there market for their and thousands
and walk through the with their almost bare feet upon the
ground The spends 900
and and thinks nothing but with pride
fact that spend $oOOO00O within
irrigation projects that will make homes
The 1850 $500 the in
$4,000 The
and the largest income $35,OOO,OOO
Prosperity Yes, for the very but what
mutable many?
Get your thinking caps you wage Wipe
out of your and look the future little further
next pay day.
Steady this week. with
three meals day this week. with of anything
week the of the shop whistle this
that the music will week-thats
long
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1905-02-17
RECONSIDERATION

IT am opposed to this so-called bill for
the relief of the people," exclaimed the
pompOus congressman. 1.-The people
are too ignorant e know what is best
for their interests. shall exercise
my superior judgment in their behalf
and save them from the consequences
of their own folly by opposing this
vicious bill"
But your constituents have petit
toned you to support it, we ventured,
modestly and tremblingly.
THAT, sir, as l said before, is be-
cause my constituents do not know
what they want"
But 5000 farmers in the south end
OF your district !. met yesterday and
burned you in effigy, while 1000 farm
ers and merchants met day before
yesterday and unanimously voted to
oppose your reelection. The chairman
of your congressional committee has
resigned, and seven of the nine mem
bers of that committee are out actively
fighting your denomination"
What's that?" gasped the congress-
man. Framing it up to beat me be-
cause oppose their wishes. What's
this country coming to? BY the way,
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1905-02-17
HOW 1T WORKED.

English South Africa concluded that they
Aicanswork for less than
they paying them The kas refused to
and English smiling their superior smile said to them
selves, "We will starve the niggers into submission
But they did not And why?
The which by
proceeded
a couldn't for the
above
standard offer better Then the kafrs
the
Here's another few with family
Lincoln and secured employment with the Lincoln Dstra
company He owned eighty OF land Bennett but
Lincoln because of the school facilities offered He
worked for the without his
and then went to the office and asked for He was told
that he would the he would have
take small reduction when he protested he told that the
could and who six weeks
could do the work as well and do it for less
Put him on, the reply. ." will go back the farm
He did the farm Why? Because he owned the farm
wealth, should privately than
breathe tn sunlight enjoy should be privately
As long the land ownership system
long will onopost privilege prevail and the be
subject to its caprces
Just think it for little while Then think
Then keep thinking until begin gmme of the real
truth Here something from the of Tom Iawden editor
"Clr Commonwealth" Read digest leisure:
Labor monopostic privilege instead of produc
capital open opportunities
natural communal privileges, order equaize this
terribly unequal distribution of material progress
When organized labor begins think few ahead Of
Saturday nights envelope will have
solving the problems confronting
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1905-02-17
THE WAY TO HELP.

The Wageworker is under obligations
for help along line that easily
have secured advertisements for this from
they trade and have done by calling attention the class
pie whom The Wageworker circuaes showing
vantages n advertising medium.
This the kind OF help that counts And the publisher
aes much than he tell Every mention The
Wagewoker when buying of OF its advertisers help
and help the And the much
is the publishers If the editor and publisher of The Wageworke
dependent for his living would
against good and hard Up to date the receipts would
the work he has
companng-on we'll
for The Wageworker. He believes that growing
IS circulation and he right ahead
long the bills the and the
The Wagcvorker although very
it. The has appeared regularly week oyve
wceka record that beats anything before
labor and there
The Wagewoker has upwards of 1000
books and that
to whom the paper is by friend and paid for.
If will stand by The Wageworker
that The Wageworker will stand by you.
The corporations get what congress
by electng who will do bidding
labor does what from
corporations corporation
tives. See? =ES==
Wall spccuaor sells what got
gets and makes million in day-hats The
poraton elects the United States represent
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1905-02-17
SPEAKING OF BABIES


"Are babies worth what they cost? ?"
asks an exchange.
The man or woman who would ask
that question is to be pitied.
Are babies worth what they cost %
Bless their little hearts, the divi-
dends they pay each day exceed their
cost" by as many thousand per cent as
there are dimples in their faces and
smiles on their lips.
The slightest touch of a baby's hand
is ample compensation for all the pain
and tears and heartaches and financial
investment it brings. The men or wo-
men who would stop to consider what
the baby cost while looking into it's
eyes or listening to it's cooling, would
talk through their noses to save wear
and tear on their teeth, or tip-toe down
the street to save the wear on shoe
heels
Are babies worth what they cos? ~
The sight of babys smiling face at
the window can make bright and glor-
icus the finish of day begun in men
tai anguish and loaded to the Plimsoll
line with financial difficulties and
dread The prattling welcome at the
door could no mere be measured in
dollars and cents than the love of God
could be measured by finite minds.
Are babies worth what they cost?'
Ask the mother and father who are
weeping by the side of the little coffin
that holds the mortal remains of the
little one that frightened their home
for a brief span, and catch the answer
in their broken sobs and means. All
that they have, ana all that they ex-
pect ever to have in this world, would
they give just to call back to life for
one brief day the little one too soon
to be consigned to the bosom of Mother
Earth.
Worth what they cost? AS an in
vestment they cost few dollars in
money and a few hours eof pain and
tears, but they return dividends OF
hope and love and light every day
| through the span of eternity.
Are babies worth what they cost?'
We'd pity the babe given into the
keeping of a husband and wife who
could quit looking into its eyes and
fondling its chubby little form long
enough to ask themselves that ques-
ton.
| AS a matter of fact, we can not be-
lieve that any zeal father or mother
ever asked such fool question.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1905-02-17
NOT AN EASY JOB ri rrr '

NOT AN EASY JOB To T'f 7,
When Samuel Gompers, president Of
the American Federation Of Labor
finished speech of thirty minutes tc
the national convention of tailors
Delegate Herman Nehaus of Pittsbure
"a socialist) arose and said that there
was some doubt as to whether Mr.
Gompers was wearing clothes with the
union label, and moved that commit
tee be appointed to investigate.
The motion caused storm OF pro:
test. but Mr.. Gompers quoted the dele
gates and suggested to the convention
that Nehaus be appointed committee
of one to investigate. ex
The convention shouted Its ap-
prevail and Gompers advanced to the
front of the platform and, pointing to
Eehaus, urged him to come forward.
at the same time opening his coat as
ii to display the label. Nehaus re.
manned in his seat and the delegates
yelled in derision.
Being the labor leader president OF
the American Federation OF Labor is
not the "snap" some people seem to
think. He must keep his temper while
dealing with d--n fools, and worse,
who have no sympathy. whatever with
the labor movement.-San Francisco
Star.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1905-02-17
About as long with Schwab;
They'd quickly do HIM up for fair
And Jolt him from his Job,

IT'S well for General Washington and
for his wondrous fame
He lived a century ago, for were he
with us now
And tried to, beat the system" at it's
own peculiar game
Instead of saying II can't lie," he'd
go to learning how.
For ''gentlemen's agreements" and all
such financial tricks,
The rebates" and the mileage
we'll, rather think you know
The man who tried the truthful game
with such mess to mix
Would quickly get it in the neck and
stand no earthly show.
He couldn't form a brass trust
Or dabble long in steel.
He couldn't run glass trust
Or corner -four and meal.
Truth is not on Wall streets roll,
And falsehood's above par;
SO George, think upon the whole
You're better whore you are.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1905-02-17
Property Labeled
THEN AND NOW


They say of General Washington He
could not tell lie.'
Which fact is put in history and oft
embalmed in ryhme.
And if it's so-of course it is-as days
go feeting by
We see how sadly things have
changed since Georges day and
time
For Washington achieved success in
finance and in war,
Despite the fact he struck to
truth through thick and thin with
vim.
But just suppose a little case-the
thought gives enc jar
If George lived now and tried 1t on,
pray what would happen him?
Ii he should go to Wall street
To deal with bulls and bears;
Or trade in puts and calls neat,
Or buy and sell some shares
In deep blue sky or bricks of gold
Pray tell me if you please,
How soon would George, if truth he
told,
Be brought down on hissknees?
We have heard the Ratchet story some
three thousand times or more;
We've had the picture held before our
weak and sinful eyes.
In dreams we've seen his papa come
with angry mien and roar
And heard George Tess, Il chopped
it, pa; l cannot tell ie!'
IcOnOclasts are telling US the story is
untrue
But true or false twas good enough
to point a moral clear.
But what, ask. could Washington in
''frenzied finance" do
II he should try the truthful dodge in
this particular year?
He couldn't run a beef trust
Or corner coal and wheat;
'Twould make his heart with grief bust
To tackle sugar sweet.
He'd last round with Mr.. Baer.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1905-02-17

Thirsty Tanks-Maine4s nutty ole
state, amt it?
Prayed Fagan-Well, mebbe dere's
method in it's nuttiness. Mebbe dey
wanter discourage tourists like up.
Thirsty Tanks-Well, dey're doin' it;
cuttin' out booze an namin' one o.
deir towns Bath"
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1905-02-17

There upwards of so 900 voters in Nebraska who work
of $4,000 elect
entitled and
of The Wageworker waiting for
the of their nothing
of the three-tenlls.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1905-02-17

The of the millionaire bowling drunk and the
cab sends him homehats sowing
oats latoring gets drunk because he
few hours and the policeman yanks him
the bull pen and gives him
that's preserving the dignity of the law.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1905-02-17

c. w. Post offered his Result of Boycott advertisement
large number of weekes and they refused print it. Then
got patent nsides and the weekes
roasting him FRAGILE. Every Post his mouth he
his foot in far that his nstep his epglottis
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1905-02-17

adesnan makes an average SIS daythas industry
siooooooo s Worth diamonds society
face another cherries day-thats
late big stock coal Then they force the miners to strike Then
an s 1 h
And they'll keep until Americans learn enough take charge
d is Oh ali No
nonsense
M son pn,s @ ea and sss 3 s
wild oats abong man gets on drunk because ne wants to
bull pen and the court him S. and ten days jail
that's preserving the dignity of the law
There upwards who work
By entitled congressman and
one give t6e of their to say Nothing
of the three-tenas.
c. w Post offered his Boycott
got patent country weekles
his foot in it SO far that his insep jams his epigois
The printers of onehaf of
@ s ON m M % ua5H an s Hn
there isn't union printer the who making kick
about the assessment, either.
lawyers DOCTORS dentists farmers merchants
ngmen members body Wageworker
their track Yet there 5000 union in Omaha and
newspapers telling million people
suffer horribly because OF the same and eo ana the
attention.
Perhaps why do not put Their ears to
ing their stepped
waiting what Sadie Mcguire of Omaha has
say reply Secretary Brentwood Of the International Typo
graphical Union Whatever may be it quite to be Hot
Stuff.
cold meeting last week. eh? WE'LL
cold the benefits that by
it?
If it hasn't got the union label on it you may
to
the label
If union card anything at all it should that the
bearer willing do fair days work fair days
whole than card in the pocket and
union button the coat to make union
you Wageworker advertiser helping
three of us-The Wageworker yourself and the advertiser
If the union ALL into clear to
eyebrows The halfway unionst is two-fourths "scab
Here is little consider The blue union
will his delivered by
chewing tobacco, chewing.
Better anyhow.
popular aboring right
its n
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1905-02-17

and the people the bshat politics The skilled
daythas industry The
give spend for flowers and display
S1OoOOooO worth OF damonds-hats society \ hall million peo
to wake the
cheeress day-thats hell.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1905-02-17

miners work i'll the spring and
of COAL Then they force the strike Then
the plea of of product
addition
keep up until Americans take charge
God Almighty for the equal
and benefit of all -just
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1905-02-17

on second thoughts believe there are
some merits to this proposed law, and
rather think | should give it my sup
mort -
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1905-02-17
NOT WHOLLY BAD

John Lawrence Sullivan, ferstwhile
champion of the fistic world, who is
now on the lecture platform and deliv-
ering temperance addresses, points
with pride to the fact that he never
smoked cigarette. This calls to mind
the story of the serene and benevolent
old lady who was noted for her grac-
iOuS habit of always having a kind
word for everybody One day while
group of girls near her was discussing
some absent acquaintance and indulg
ing in lot of gossip, the good old
lady spoke up and let drop few words
of praise in the absent ones behalf.
well, I do believe grandma. you
would have good work for Satan him
self" exclaimed one of the group.
WELL observed grandma with
benevolent smile. Il have always be-
lieved that Satan paid strict attention
to his own business"
And John L. Sullivan never smoked
cigarette.
CARDS
Self-help does not mean selfshness.
Sacrifice does not mean giving up
something you do not want.
Some men never learn the difference
between license and liberty.
The man who minds his own business
usually has a successful one.
You can not stand up for your own
rights by trampling on the rights Of
others.
Life is vastly more than mere living.
For every tongue of gossip there are
sure to be at least two ears.
The me- who owns nothing but
money may never be in danger of the
almshouse, but he is usually the in
mate of poor house.
Great reforms are not wrought in a
minute, but many would-be reformers
become discouraged if they do not see
results in thirty seconds.
The man who locks up may stumble
occasionally, but he sees more that is
beautiful and wholesome and good
than the man whose eyes are always
turned towards the muck and mire of
Fthe street.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1905-02-17

The OF one-ha OF
month their earnings for the of raising shor
Will approximate by January 1906 An
there isn't in the who is making kic
he either.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1905-02-17

Perhaps why do their
the catch public sentiment that they afraid OF
ing their stepped
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1905-02-17

IS whole lot than a union card in the pocket
ton on the coat to make a union man.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1905-02-17

lawyers, DOCTORS dentists farmers merchants
druggists the Nebraska legislature If teeare work
body The Wagewoker has been unable
upon track. Yet there 5000 Omaha
union Lincoln.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1905-02-17

blockade railroad the daily
newspapers telling all about million people
horribly because of cold and the
newspapers word Moral: Be corporation if
attention.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1905-02-17

you patronize Wageworker advertiser you
The Wageworker, yourself and the advertiser.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1905-02-17

lion card means anything at all it should mean t
illing to do fair days work for fair days pay.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1905-02-17

waiting Sadie Mcguire of Omaha has
Secretary Brentwood of the International Typo
graphical Union Whatever may be is quite be Hot
C4,A