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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-08
HARD ON NEBOGATOFF.
Correspondent Says Surrender Was
DiSqraceful


London, June 4-The Toxic cores
ponodent of the Telegraph says:
ut is understood that Admiral Ne
bogatoff, who is grateful for the kind
treatment given him by order of the
m!kado will be allowed to proceed
home within few days. His surren-
der was disgraceful and unacconnta
BILE. An examination of his ships
shows that, though the guns were
rusty and the bottoms of the vessels
covered with seaweed there was no
lack of fighting resources. There
were heaps of ammunition and no
trace of damage by japanese shells"
Another correspondent Of the Daily
telegraph says that the captain of the
arnlored cruiser Dmitri Donskoi, when
interviewed, admitted the foolishness
of trying to force the Tsu straits. He
said:
"The japanese navy is the finest in
the world. The crews were so cool
and brave as to appear almost like de-
mons and not humans
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-08
is LAST SUPPER TABLE.
Cardinal Respighi Says Catholic
Church Has It, ...

Rome, June 4. - Cardinal Respighi,
vicar general of the pope, yesterday
inaugurated the Eucharestic congress,
which was attended by 5000 members
In SO doing the cardinal delivered 3.
speech saying that in the basilica of
st. John Lateran is preserved the
table at which Christ was seated at
the last supper, which originated the
EuchareStic sacrament. Continuing
the cardinal said it was proposed to
collect money throughout the world
to provide funds sufficient to defray
the expenses of inclosing the table III
rich setting. Father David Fleming.
3 FRANCISCAN, spoke for the English
speaking countries. He proposed that
the next congress be held in London
This being the pope's seventeen birth
day, he received greetings from ALI
over the world, but according to his,
own assertion, what he enjoyed the
most was a lunch with his sisters, who
presented him with some beautiful
flowers.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-08
STRIKES BLOW
FOR PEACE
PRESIDENT HOLDS CONFERENCE
WITH THE RUSSIAN AM
BASSADOR.
RUSSIA CANNOT HOPE TO WIN
ROOSEVELT SPEAKS AS FRIEND
OF RUSSIA AND JAPAN AND
FOR HUMANITY.
WOULD SHOOT NEBoGAToFF
FEELING RUNS HIGH AGAINST
THE ADMIRAL WHO SUR
RENDERED.

Washington, June 4.-The president
the Far East. In conference at the
White House with Count Cassini, the
Russian ambassador, he expressed the
earnest hope that Russia would forth
with conclude peace with Japan. Pro
longatOn of the war he believes will
arms and can only serve to increase
Japans demands and render more diff
ficult the drafting of a treaty of peace
which the car as well as the mikado
can sign. The president spoke, he
said, as friend of Russia no less than
Japan, and On behalf not only of the
Washington government but in the
Interest of Humanity.
Until his words have reached Tsars-
koe Selo and have been communicated
to Emperor Nicholas in the friend Y
spirit in which they were ute, 4
their effect cannot be estimated. Soon
after he reached his embassy Count
Cassini began the preparation of a dis
PolSA " JlS SOFSiilHSlll. 4NSituSI dl
the White House nor at the Russian
embassy could formal statement re-
garding the conference be obtained.
Throughout the diplomatic corps there
is a strong hope that yesterdays con
ference marked the first step toward
peace, but the general opinion is
that weeks may elapse before even
preliminary negotiations can be begun
Diplomats hope that Emperor Nichol-
as will receive the presidents words
as the Counsel of that government
which for years has been Russa's ira
ditional friend and will weigh it ac-
cordingly."
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-08
From Other Lands.

Scotch contractors have received or
ders for 100 locomotives from Japan.
The Americans bid, but were too high.
The Japanese minister to the Meth
erlands, O. Okoticsanyi, is dead. He
had oeen suffering from bronchitis for
some days.
The attorney general has petitioned
for a receiver for the American bank
at Manila, which recently was closed
for the protection of depositors.
ence the Most Rev. Patrick j. Ryan,
archbishop OF Philadelphia, and the
Right Rev. John Jansen, bishop of
Belleville, Ill.
The fighting between Mussulmans
and Christians in the villages of Ba-
rite and Krupisce and kossova, Al
bania, has ended, and there Is no prob
ability Of further trouble.
The eruption Of Mount vesuvius,
near Naples, continues, the volcano
showing four new openings through
which lava flows, while the immediate
surrounding country is covered with
ashes.
The Paris police have taken extreme
measures to prevent the proposed So
cialist demonstration against King Al
fonso. Trades councils have adopted
resolutions to hiss the king along the
routes he will follow. The anarchists
are distributing circulars warning the
public Of the danger involved in wit
Messing the royal procession.
The Chilean cruiser Presidente PIN
ito has foundered in the Gulf of Ancud,
north OF the Island of Chloe, of the
southern part of the coast of Chile.
According to one report her command
er, Capt. Whiteside, committed suicide
In despair. Another version says he
was drowned. The Presidente Pinto
carried crew Of Il Il officers and men.
Count Stefan Kegleyitch was killed
by Karl Hencz of the peoples party in
q duel fought with swords at Buda-
/ pesth. The meeting was the outcome
OF heated dispute in the chamber OF
deputies. Kegfavitcl1 who was wound
ed in the region Of the heart, died al.
most Immediately.
Emperor William has bestowed the
|aorder 81 the Black Eagle On Prince
Artsngawa. who will represent the en-
s perez Of y 1t the wedding OF
Crown Prince Frederick and conferred
the Red Cross medal on Princess Arr.
ssiugawA.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-08
SECRETARY HAY LOOKS, BETTER.
But Is Still Far From WeIl-SaiIs for
Home June 7.

London, June 4.-Secretary Hay ar
rived in London from Paris last even
ing, looking better than when he left
New York, but still far from we'll He
said he had benefited by the Bad
Nauheim cure, but remained under
the strict orders of his physicians,
who insist on absolute rest. Acting on
this advice, Mr.. Hay will not partic
pate in any social or official functions
during his stay in London; will not
receive anybody and will not make
any calls. The secretary will sail for
New York on the White Star liner
Baltic, leaving Liverpool June T.
Should he benefit by the sea voyage
Mr.. Hay will go to Washington and
see President Roosevelt. Otherwise
he will go direct to his country place
at Lake Sunapee, N. H. In any case
the secretary will 60 to his country
residence after seeing the president.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-08
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From the Capital,

While the inquiry inte the Bowen
Loomis controversy is net concluded,
it can be announced with authority
that it will result iii the retirement of
Bowen.
1t is officially announced that the
presidents Southern trip will begin
on Oct. II and will take twelve days.
The extra session of congress, there
fore, will not he called for Oct. 16, as
| had been expected.
| Postmaster General Cortlyou has or
dered the removal of Mrs. Kate A. Nc
Neil, postmistress at Dayton, Henne-
pin county MINI. 1t is alleged that
she permitted her husband, the former
postmaster, to assist in management
of the office when he was recently re
moved for cause.
President Roosevelt has authorized
the announcement that Charles j. Bon
aparte of Baltimore would be appoint
ed secretary of the navy to succeed
Paul Morton, who earlier in the day,
stated he would retire July l to take
ton of the New York subway system.
Capt. ]. ]. McCardy returned &c
Washington from a four weeks trip
abroad. When asked concerning the
rumor that he will soon resign, Capt
McCardy said that he had NO idea OF
taking such action at this time. He
refused to discuss the repeated gossip
that there is trouble between Secretary
Shaw and the auditor for the postffice
department.
The postal deficit for the current
fiscal year will be approximately $15,-
100000, the largest in the history of
the country. Only twice before has
the deficit of the postal service even
approached this amount, in 1860 and
1895, when it was in excess of $4,000.
GOO. To the extension Of rural free de.
livery and other branches, but partic,
ularly the former, is the increased de.
felt attributed
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-08
WILL BUILD ISLAND ROADS.
J. F. Stevens in Absolute Control OF
Filipino Construction.

Chicago, June 4.-John F. Stevens,
formerly second vice president of the
Rock Island railway, has been ap-
pointed railway expert for the Philip.
pine railway commission. Mr.. Stevens,
who will have complete control of rail.
way construction in the islands, will
accompany Secretary Taft on July 8,
returning in October. Subject to the
authority of the commission, he will
be in absolute control of the 1880
miles Of railway that are to be built
on the islands.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-08
Grimes and Criminals.

John Head, bank cashier Of Jeffer-
son, Iowa, has been found dead, having
taken morphine with suicidal intent.
Charles Kuehn, bank messenger Of
the Yorkville bank in New York, was
nearly choked to death On crowded
street by holdup men and robbed of an
empty bag.
Charles Patterson, former editor Of
the Democrat News of Marshall, Mo-,
shot and probably fatally wounded D..
D. Martin, exstate senator. III feeling
has existed for some time
Walter Shiveiy Of Chicago twenty
four years old, was captured at Craw-
louisville, Ind, after an exciting auto
mobile chase of forty-four miles. He
was in large touring car which he
had stolen.
Joseph c. Francis, who is charged
with attempting to blackmail Jacob
Feldner, wealthy farmer living near
Holly Springs, Iowa, was indicted by
the United States grand jury. Francis,
who is Is years Of age, it is alleged,
notifying him to deposit 81 500 in cash
in rural mail box near Holly Springs
or lose his property and perhaps his
life.
A disagreement was reported in New
York by the jury in the case of Henry
Lundberg, the former inspector of
steamboats,, charged with having fail
ed to properly inspect the steamer
Gen. Slocum prior to the burning of
that vessel, entailing the loss CT more
than 1000 lives. This is the third time
jury has disagreed, and it is said
now that Lundberg has been released
on his own recognizance.
William Crawford, charged with muir
dering on infant last January, was
convicted of murder in the first de-
gree in the circuit court at Prairie du
Chen. Wis, before Judge Clementson,
life. His sister-in-law, who was charg-
ed with the same offense, was releas-
ed. During the trial the woman turn
ed states evidence and maintained
that she had no part in the murder.
George E. Lorenz Of Toledo, Ohio,
who was convicted with August w.
Machen and Samuel and Diller R.
Croft on charges of conspiracy to de-
fraud the government IN connection
with contracts for furnishing supplies
to the postoffice department, has
turned states evidence in the trial of
William G. Crawford, who is charged
with conspiracy. 1t is generally cred
tied that Lorenz is testifying for the
government under an agreement that
he shall not be prosecuted
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-08
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LIGHTNING KILLS BOYS.
Brothers Are Stricken by Deadly Bolt
From Clouds.

Wentatcbee, Wash. June 4.-Chas-
Cooper, aged years, and Harry Coop,
er, aged IA, only children of Rev. Fred
Cooper, were struck to death by light
ming last evening at 4:30 o'clock.
while working in the orchard of their
uncle, Charles Cooper. The boys were
cutting weeds from around small
fruit trees, and when found, about
TWO hours after the storm, were lying
twenty-eight feet apart. The ground
was not disturbed, neither did the
trees Or the shrubbery show any indi-
cations of the deadly bolt which ex-.
tinguished the two young lives.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-08
BIG FIRE IN PITTSBURG.
Avenue Theater Destroyed and Grand
Opera House Wrecked.

Pittshurg. Pa. June 4.-One of the
most exciting and spectacular fires
that has visited Pittsburg in recent
years broke out in the Avenue theater
shortly before o'clock yesterday af-
ternoon, and before it was subdued
had completely destroyed the Avenue
md practically wrecked the Grand
opera house adjoining, but fortunate
ly no panic resulted and no lives were
lost. The loss will reach $15000O;
fully insured The cause of the fire
is believed to be traceable to crossed
wires.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-08
RUSS TROOPS MUTINY.
Ger Linevitch Is Forced to Adopt
Summary Measures

London, June 4-The st. Petersburg
CORRESPONDENT of the Standard claims
to have received confirmation from a
good source that the government sus-
poets the temper Of tie troops in Man
churia and at home. According to
private letters from Manchuria, Gen.
Linevitch recently had twenty five
mutinous officers shot and $50 men
hanged. The officers were accused of
distributing proclamations that were
found in possession Of the men.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-08
WOULD HAVE NERoGAToFF SHOT
Feeling Against Admiral Very Strong
at ST. Petersburo

Feeling Against Admiral Very Strong
at ST. Petersburg.
st. Petersburg, June 4.-Feeling in
the admiralty against Rear Admiral
Nebogatoff continues to run high. the
majority Of the naval authorities be.
ing deaf to the appeals Of the few who
insist that the admiral's action in
surrendering his warships should not
be condemned until the circumstances
become fully known. The majority
say tLey could forgive anything but
surrender, and point to the precedent
set in the case of the Russian warship
Raphael, which in 1929, during the
Russo Turkish war. struck its colors
to three Turkish ships which sur
rounded it.
Terrible Punishment.
Nicholas l. melted out terrible mn.
ishment to the officers and crew of the
Raphael, ordering thai all of them
should be shot after their exchange.
and directing that if the ship should
ever be recaptured its Infamous his.
tory should be blotted out by the total
destruction of the vessel. The Raph.
ael. strange to say, was recaptured
thirty-four years later at Sinope. dur
ing the Crimean war, a son of the
captain who surrendered her taking
part in the battle. and to this son fell
the task of executing the dead emper.
or,s orders to destroy her. Many
naval authorities declare that the EN-.
peror should reserve the same fate for
Admiral Nebogatof.
Cruisers May Have Escaped. IS
While hope for the safety of the
protected cruisers Oleg and Aurora
has been generally abandoned, some
OF the naval authorities believe it pos
sible that their commanders. realizing
that the feet had been practically de.
stroyed and that Vladivostok as a
5harbor Of refuge would only prove a
death trap in the end, laid their course
either for Nicholaieff. at the mouth Of
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-08
Liahtnino starts Ere

Denver, June 4.-During an eleetris.
cal storm yesterday afternoon light
ming struck the fermenting plant. Of
the Tivoli-Union Brewing company,
practically destroying the building and
contents. Loss, 100000.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-08
coNGRATuLATEs ALFONSO.
German Emperor Sends MESSAGE ia
the Spanish kinu.

Berlin. June T. = Emperor William
telegraphed to King Alfonso immedi-
ia!t .ly after he heard Of the attempt on
the kings life in Paris, Wednesday
night, and congratulated him on his
escape. The emperor also telegraphed
to the queen mother expressing his
sympathy The semi-oficial North
German Gazette expresses horror at
the attempt on the Spanish kings life.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-08
STEAMER is WRECKED.
Several Lives Said to Be Lost, but
This Cannot Be Confirmed.

This Cannot Be Confirmed.
New Orleans, June 4.-The steamer
H. M. Carter struck the bridge of the
Louisiana Railway and Navigation
company at Alexandria, La, about II
O'Clock last night and was wrecked.
The boat, it is said. broke in two and
is a complete loss. 1t is reported that
several lives were lost but this can
not be confirmed The long distance
telephone operator at Alexandria says
all the passengers and crew escaped
and that no lives were lost A railroad
operator mile and half from the
wreck claims that sixteen persons
We're drowned.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-08

the Amur> river. or for Petropav1ovsk,
in Kamtchatka. There is plenty OF
coal at both places to replenish the
bunkers of the cruisers. The ships
could then escape across the Pacific
and either be interned IN the United
States or return by way of Cape Horn.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-08

Note from the diary of the amateur
gardener: May 27.-Not up yet; per
haps planted them too deep. The
good book, however, said two inches.
But am pretty heavy
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-08

Panama mosquitoes are represented
as being unusually fierce and vorac-
ious. 1t will be waste of time to try
the effect of benevolent assimilation
on them
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-08

Secretary Taft" says the New
York Tribune, lean take his ease now
In a hammock" 1t is to be hoped that
the man who puts it up will be care
full about the ropes.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-08

Minnesota's census bureau warns it's
enumerators that women cannot be
compelled to give their age. Does the
bureau think it has discovered some
thing new?
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-08

A New York court has decided that
q marriage contract entered into three
years ago by an opera singer and a
lawyer is null and void. Now they
will not have to get divorced.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-08

Poverty says Mr.. Carnegie. 'fs
priceless heritage" Yes. and it is
within reach of nearly everybody,
even though it is not marked down
from anything
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-08
Fastest Train in the world.,

Philadelphia. June 44.-The Pennsyl-
vania Railroad company soon will es-
tablish the fastest long distance train
In the world. 1t will run between,
New York and Chicago in eighteen,
hours
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-08

The ocean claimed it's own when
Miss Jennie Croker accidentally
dropped $4,000 worth OF pearls into
the Atlantic.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-08

Says the observant Boston Globe,
The grass is coming up fresh and
green this spring" Unusual, but not
alarming.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-08

An eminent neurologist having
declared that men are being killed by
wine, women and worry" lot o:
men will promptly try to cut out the
worry.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-08
Domestic.

James Xavier O'Brien, Nationalist
member of parliament for Cork, is
/ dead at London, aged IA
Representative of the largest con-
densed milk manufacturing concerns
in the country have protested against
the standard OF quality proposed for
evapcrated cream. For twenty years
tic term "evaporated cream" has been
the trade name used for condensed
milk.
At the soldiers home near Dodge
City, Kan, Daniel Truax shot and kill
ed Herman LutZ and John Lee because
the latter had taken supply of whis-
Ky which Truax had brought from the
city. Iruax, who was intoxicated at
the time of the shooting, was arrested
All three were old soldiers.
A big illicit distillery, together with
400 gallons o. wine, liquor, etc, has
been unearthed on George w. Wander
pitts estate at Asheville, N. C. The
ind was made by deputy collector E..
r Roland and Deputy Marshal Israel.
The still was located in secluded spot
In the famous pink bed section, where
Mr.. Vanderbilt's Pisgah hunting lodge
is situated.
Arthur F. Mcintyre, convicted in the
United States court on charges of
fraud in connection with a so-called
Sel-rich-quick" concern, and who fed
to England while out on bond, volun-
tarlly surrendered to the federal au-
thorltles at ST. Louis and was sent to
jefferson City to serve an eighteen
months term in the state penitenti-
airy.
Chief Justice Rowell of the Vermont
supreme court has refused to grant a
writ of error in the case of Mrs. Mary
M. Rogers, condemned to death for the
murder of her husband. Gov. Bell
however, has announced that he would
grant the woman another reprieve that
her attorneys might have an oppor-
tunity to bring the matter before one
of the justices of the United States su-
preme court.
A sensation was caused at Winches-
ter, KY, by the arrest of Judge James
Hargis of Breathitt county and Sena-
tor A. H. Hargis and B. F. French of
Winchester on a charge of completely
in the murder Of James B. Marcum
several years ago. The warrant
charges these men and Sheriff Ed Cal
lahan of Breathitt county with con-
spiracy, aiding and abetting Tom
White and Curtis Jet, who, it is al,
legged, did the actual killing.
John Williams was sentenced ia
death at Cullam. Ala, for the murder
OF State Senator Robert L, Eipp. Will.
Jams son Frank, aged 20, begged the
court to Permit him to be hanged in
his fathers stead. Williams was a
farmer and shot Hipp while he and a
deputy sheriff were attempting 10 lew
upon some Of Williams property. An
appeal will be taken.
The grave of the French admiral
PC feTnay, who was sent by the
lutionary war to aid the colonists. was.
decorated by the Sons 81 the Reyoln.
ton at Newport, R. /.
n 100 -
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-08
HANLoN DEFEATS coRsErT.

Gets decision at End of Twenty
Rounds Of Hard Fighting.
San Francisco. June 4.-Eddie Han
lon fought Young Corbett to stand
still during the last few rounds of a
tWenty.rouni contest last night and
was awarded hard-earned decision
by Referee Holman. The fight was an
exciting one from start to finish. The
decision was popular one with the
crowd, as Hanlon in the last few
rounds clearly out-fought Corbett.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-08

1t is not believed that an injunction
printed in the largest type would have
the slightest effect on determined
tornado.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-08

Nine out of every ten servant girls
lin Germany have money in the banks.
We might say in passing that the SER
want girl has the only sure get-rich-
quick scheme on earth.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-08

1t is thought that the latest racing
automobile, now in New York, may
be able to go mile in thirty seconds
bat not on the public roads, we
hope.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-08

A scientific analysis has shown that
Chicago restaurant keepers make
lemons, butter or eggs How ingeni-
Gus!
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-08

Jim Jeffries bequeaths the cham
pionship to Fitzsimmons, and the
usual attempt will be made to break
the will.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-08

- New Jersey rnilkmaa wan
crowned N his well. A horrible ex.
w TO the trade.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-08
TO SEE FRENCH MANEuvEas.
Generals chaffee, crossier and Bell
Designated by War Department.

Washington. June A. 1t is an
nounced at the war department that
Lieut.. Sen Chaffee, chief of staff, and
Brigadier Generals William G. Cross
ierand j. Franklin Bell, will represent
the United States in the maneuvers OF
French troops. The invitation to send
United States army officers to that
country was extended to Secretary
Taft by the French ambassador.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-08

It is a waste of time to argue with
an angry tornado. Avoid it entirely.
Let it have its own way.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-08

There must be money in private
life. Russell Sage has announced his
intention Of retiring to private life
Atlanta Journal.
There will be when Russell Sage
retires.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-06-08

"An honest man." says Tammany
organ, is the noblest work of Cod"
1t prints the item in it's joke column.