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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-05-04
CORN IS TO Be KING IN SOUTH DAKOTA
o"hers ALIVE to the Possibilities Before ThemVaues Fast
i- Increasing as Farming System Develops

John TT. King of Huron, who is in
4 the farm loan business, loaning only
to actual farmers in Beadle, Sphinx,
4 Sanborn, and the country west to the
h river, says that in farm loan applica-
tons he is now receiving there are
from five to ten times as many hogs
v shown as owned by the farmers as
4 there We're four years ago. The farm
ers OF this section of the state are fast
learning that the hog and corn propo-
sition is the best money maker within
their reach.
An interesting fact which the gov
Il eminent reports show is seen in sta
tistics on corn. The United States
produces 2,224,0O0,O0O bushels. while
the entire corn crop produced in the
remainder Of the world, including Eu-
rope, Asia, Africa, South America.
! Mexico and Canada, is only $4,000
900 bushels.
A Corn Producer.
Another interesting fact is that Iowa
produces about 300,00O,OO0 bushels of
corn annually, or one-tenth of the corn
of the world, and that South Dakota is
getting close to Iowa on the general
average. 1t will not be many wears
before South Dakota will take its place
u as one of the great corn producing
q states of the Union. Last year we
Al produced according to the best esti-
4 mates made, about S0,00O,OOO bushels
Sof corn, and of this large yield Beadle
81 county produced nearly 100000 bush
8els.
a These statistics taken from the gov
q eminent reports should convince any
n one that if land selling at our low
b prices will produce such crops, it is
4 below its true value and must certain
go higher.
n Cattle raising in South Dakota can
II properly be divided into two classes,
the exclusive cattle raiser and the
II farmer who follows mixed farming,
sending his milk to the creamery and
4 raising his calves.
In the former class are the large
cattlemen who have made or are now
accommodating fortunes in the business.
.Ehey are side by side with the small
owner, and west of the Missouri river
their cattle mingle until the annual
roundup, or the shipping season. In
such locality all owners are protected
fully by the brand of each owner. 1t
Is exclusive property granted by a
state brand commission, and then it
is recorded. Losses are exceedingly
small and profits good.
1t is from this section that the choic-
est beef is produced without care or
feed. winter or summer, except as ma
ture has provided the cattle grazing
all winter on the famous buffalo grass.
They are taken from feed and placed
on the fat stock market in competition
with the corn-fed article. and it is a
wonder, with SO little care and ex-
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-05-04
The matter OF having a special cleo

The matter of having special cleo
ton at washington for the purpose of
permitting the people Of that place
to vote upon the question of incorpor-
ating the town is again being agitated
by the residents. Heretofore there
has been opposition to incorporating
the town, but this has now been re-
moved, so there is little doubt the
question will carry.
The farm dwelling of Oscar Ecker,
five miles southeast OF Bradley, burn
ed, together with all the household
furniture. Loss. $1,000; no insurance.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-05-04

A large rock fell from the roof of a
stope in the Homestake mine at Lead,
killing John Peretti, miner. Peretti
had been working in this place all day
and was preparing to go off shift.
when without warning a part of the
roof fell, pinning him to the ground.
The rock was removed by other min
ers and Peretti was taken to the hos
pital. where he died in about an hour.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-05-04
THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA.
L 4 IN AnIt IoI L


company Certificate Of Authority.
Whereas, The Traders Insurance Com
pany. corporation organized under
the laws of Illinois, has filed
in this office sworn statement exhibit
ing its condition and business for the
year ending December 81. 1904 conform
able to the rcQuilcmentS of the laws Of
this state, regulating the business of in
Surancc: and.
Whereas The said company has filed
IN this office duly certified copy of its
charter, with certificate OF organization,
In compliance with the requirements of
the insurance law aforesaid.
Now. Therefore, L. John C. Perkins
Commissioners Of Insurance Of the State
of South Dakota. pursuant to the pro-
visions of said laws, do hereby certify
that the above named company is fully
empowered through its authorized, agents
to transact its appropriate business Of
Fire Insurance in this state. according to
laws thereof. until the 3lSt day of De-
cembor. A. ID. 1905
In Testimony Whereof have hereunto
set my hand and official seal at Pierre
this 9th day OF February. A. D. 1909
tSeal) JOHN c. PERKINS,
Commissioner of insurance.,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-05-04
l.NNUAL STATEMENT
for the year ending December ~, A D.
i9oi, OF the condition and a--sIirS of the
TRADERS INSURANCE COM
PANY,

FAN Y
organized under the laws OF the State
OF Illinois made TO the Com
State of South Dakota. in pursuance
OF the laws of said state. Attorneys
i Ir service OF process in the State of
South Dakota Information furnished
by Commissioner of n-nranceD lncor-
porated February, 1So5 Commenced
business May, 1872.
CAPITAL
capital stock actually paid in
cash Observation-Disclosures. Soooooo.oV
PROPERTY OR ASSETS OF THE COM
PANY.
Book value of real estate. S25,399.S4
Cash in office .,..... 1886. As
Cash on deposit ............. III 20I So
Agents balances ............ 21294i.IO
tate Observation-Disclosures. 249966.67
Book value of bonds and
stocks owned by the COM
pany Observation-Disclosures. 2,l7a664.Go
the company ............... 12ol7.36
Interest and rents due and
accrued ..........,....... 1o135.32
Total assets .......,....... s., SoS322.IS
Deduct assets not admitted;
agents balances and depre
citation OF stocks and bonds 34IS.SO
s2S54 s43.9s
LIABILITIES
Losses yet unpaid met ...... S1394l %
Amount of unearned premi
risks Observation-Disclosures. 1,174719.91
due agents .........a.'....' 3,7lS.o2
Total $1,3lo379.1 6
Capital stock ,,........,. 500 coo. 90
Surplus i,O4i AGA 50
Total liabilities ...,........ S2,Sol, Sl3.9S
INCOME OF THE COMPANY DURING
THE EAR.
Total premiums for the year. S1,52l Gl3.99
Receipts from rents and in
tercSl ...........,.. 1O', i4o.p1
Receipts not included in
ABOVE 4,opS.oo
Total receipts ..........Sl ,t:;..} 02S.54
EXPENDITURES OF THE COMPANY
DURING THE YEAR.
Losses paid meD ......... 500. S19.a6
Dividends paid .............. Jo0ooO.OO
Commissions or brokerage
paid TO agents ..,......... 36l 3S2.l A
Salaries paid to officers and
employees Observation-Disclosures. 81 go. 40
estate 933 90
Rents Observation-Disclosures. $4,000
departments ............... 5O59694
Supplies and postage ....... 13,3l5.i'
Other expenditures .......... A, 1850
Taxes on real estate. ....... 2o9.2l
Total expenditures ........ S1,5T3, 1870
RISKS
Risks outstanding at the
dat" of preceding state
ment .............4....... .S175,121.2 74.o0
Risks written since preced-
H ing statement ............ 16J, $50, 10000
Total risks ....:........S 34o, III. 677.O0
Risks Cancelled, and expired
during the year ........... li2,3ol $4,000
$l9S, 800, 6S4.oO
Risks rninSlrcd during the
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-05-04
THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
I)enllI mnn1 IRA nnn


company Certificate of Authority
Whereas, The L. 5. Branch, Norwich
Union Fire Insurance Society, Il corpora
ton organized under the laws of Great
Britain has filed in this Office a sworn
statement exhibiting its condition and
business :or the year ending December 81
1904 cOnformable to the requirements Of
the laws of this state regulating the busl-
ness of insurance: and
Whereas, The said company has filed in
this office Il duly certified copy of its
charter. with certificate of Organization
in compliance with the requirements OF
the Insurance law aforesaid:
Now. Therefore, |. John G. Perkins.
Commissioned of Insurance of the State
of South Dakota. pursuant to the pro-
visions Of said laws, do hereby certify
that the above named company is fully
empowered through its authorized agents
to transact its appropriate business OF
Fire Insurance in this state according to
laws thereof. unt!7 the 3lst day of De-
ccmber A d. 1903.
In Testimony Whereof. ! have hereunto
set my hand and official seal at Pierre,
this 18th day Of February, A. d. 1908
(SeaL) JOHN G. PERKINS,
Commissioner of Insurance.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-05-04

of Hartford organized under the laws
OF the State OF Connecticut made to
the Commissioner OF Insurance of
the State of South Dakota in pursuance
of the laws of said state. Attorneys for
service of process in the State of South
Dakota Information furnished by Com
missioner OF insurance. Incorporated
June l. 1869 Commenced business De-
ccmber l. 1871.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-05-04
ANNUAL STATEMENT
NORWICH UNION FIRE INSUR.
ANCE SOCIETY

OF England. organized under the laws OF
me Kingdom of Great Britain, made TO
the the CommiSs Toner of Insurance of
the State of South Dakota, in pursuance
OF ihe laws of said state. Attorneys for
service of process in the State of South
Dakota Information furnished by Com
missioner of lnsuranceD Organized or
Incorporated, 1897. Commenced business
In s., 1877.
The Washington times., 1905-02-03
COMMISSION FILES REPORT;
ATTORNEY GENERAL MUST ACT
Printed Rates for Favored Concern lnclud-
ed Price of Coal Which Was Repaid
Out of Tariffs Collected.
OFFENsES OF THE SANTA FE ROAD.

The regulate which requires carriers to publish
violated
by the Railway during
five in following respects:
shipments OF coal mines
Colorado the tariffs applied only the
Colorado Fuel and Com
include
tariff rates interstate shipments Of
coal by shippers region involved
but in coal field
The transportation involved in this
violated Ac
son Company the Colorado Fuel and
Iron Company November A 1904
IN all
the railway has, in suit
of
sie4 published
sched O
The Washington times., 1905-02-03
Troops Entirely Deepen
dent on Stores Ship
ped From Russia.
MANCHURIA EXHAUSTED
Strong Temptation for Sol
diers to Invade Fer
tile China.

PARIS. Feb S.-Infornation reaches
me that anxiety prevails III those quar-
tiers responsible for supplying the Rus
sian army in Manehuria as to the pro-
gisioning OF the troops in April ana
May.
The fact is that the whole resources
of Manchuria will be exhausted. There
will be no harvest this year, and none
of last years crops viii be lett. Neftiier
will there be any cattle.
Dependent on Railway.
Three months stores were burned at
Idao-Yang and Mukden and half mil
lion troops will be dependent on the
supplies forwarded by the Manchur1an
railway.
The army, it is said, is already living
from hand TO mouth.
Some apprehension is felt lest the
temptation to cross the Lao river into
the fertile region of China Immediately
on the other side of It should prove ir-
resistibie to Kuropatkin's army.
Thirteen Degrees Below Zero.
ST. PETERSBURG. Feb. 3.-The No
voc Vremya says that the suffering of
the Russian soldiers from the wounds re-
ceived in the last battle on the Hun
River was terrible.
The temperature was thirteen degrees
below zero Fahrenheit. and the blood
eongealed the moment it began 10 now
from d wound. The sufferers died unless
they were picked up and received Sufgl-
cal attention at once.
The Washington times., 1905-02-03

The area Of high pressure that has oc-
cEpied the Northwest for several days
past IS slowly drif ing eastward and
diminishing in intensity.
The maximum intensity CT the cold
wave was reached Thursday morning.
although zero temperatures still prevail
from the upper Ohio valley westward to
the Rocky mountains
An area OF low pressure of great ex-
tent is apparently central off the Cali
fornia coast. Pressure is also low over
all districts west of the Rocky noun
tains.
Snow has fallen ia the Rocky noun
tain region and thence eastward over
Kansas. Nebraska, Oklahoma, Arkan-
sas. in the middle Mississippi valley. the
lower Ohio valley. and Tennessee, and
rain over Texas and the Pacific Coast
and Plateau region
The temperature has risen somewhat
in the Missouri valley. 1t is colder IT
Atlantic coast districts.
Snow is indicated for the Ohio valley.
and lower lake region tonight and Sat{
lrday, and rain in he east Gulf and
south Atlantic States. Snow is probable
in the middle Atlantic States Saturday.
The temperatures will rise slowly.
The Washington times., 1905-02-03
HAVE NO AUTHORITY
TO WITHHOLD LICENSE
Commissioners May Not Refuse Permit
for Wrestling With Proviso
of "No Smoking"

If the District officials wish t. prevent
smoking in the Washington Light In
fantTy hall, rs recommended BY Fire
Chief Belt, they must do II in some
ether way than by refusing to issue the
necessary license for the entertainments
III that hall
This is the opinion of Corporation
Counsel DuvaH. He holds that the Com
missioners are without authority TO re-
fuse licenses until assurance IS given
that smoking will be prohibited.
The recommendation was made be-
cause. the cicaF smoke from large gath
erines at wrestling matches. etc, in the
hall finds its way into the auditorium OF
Chase's theater- above and 80 causes
fear of a possible panic in the theater
The Washington times., 1905-02-03
Bonaparte Denounces
Attack on Catholicism

BALTIMORE, Md. Feb. 3-Char1es J
Bonaparte, upon being shown the dis
patch from Washington which attribut-
ed to his influence with the President
the order permitting the Commissioner
Of Indian Affairs to make contracts
with Catholic schools, said:
II am ready and perfectly willing to
tell the Senate committee all / know
about this matter, or any other proper
" under investigation by 1t whenever
/ am summoned for the purpose.
Il do not know Prof. Scharf. and, ac-
CONTINUED on Third Page.)
The Washington times., 1905-02-03
COMMITTEE DID NOT
WAIT FOR COMMISSIONERS

The District Of Columbia Committee
OF the House did not wait for the Dis
trict commissioners TO make report on
the pending bill! providing for conduit
qcrass Seventh street northW est, to be
construrfed for cold storage purposes at
fhe center market by the Washington
Market Com Dany.
ffhe commissioners report on the bill
,.r,s . dav late for it was not transmit
led tn Congress until today. whereas the
8Gusf. committee authorized q favorable
report on the measure yesterday
'rhe Commissioners decided to report
fayora biz.
The Washington times., 1905-02-03
CHANGE IN INCORPORATION
LAW NOT DESIRABLE

The suggestion made by II, A Busch
or of the East Washington Heights
Citizens Association. concerning changes
in the District incorporation laws. has
been considered by the Commissioners
ana by Corporation Counsel Duvail, who
has renorted TO the Commissioners that
tbe nronosed change in the law, re
ouiring only one director or incorporation
fo be = resident Of the District. is no,
desirable.
already been satisfactorily provided for
by an act of Congress.
The Washington times., 1905-02-03
MORE VOLUNTEER NURSES
FOR iSTHMUS OF PANAMA

A large force OF volunteer nurses has
been sent to Panama by the lsthn1lan
Canal Commission. The number has
been recently increased on account OF
the yellow fever there
The Washington times., 1905-02-03
TALK Of ANOTHER
CABINET OFFIC[
Head of Colonial Depart
ment Again Proposed.
Is SERIOUSLY CONSIDERED
Responsibilities of Secretary of Wa1
Have Gotten Far Away From
Army Affairs.
IS SERIOUSLY CONSIDERED

Shall we have q new Cabinet officer TO
look after our insular possessions and
TO be the directing head of the Panama
Canal work?
Men high in the Administration have
seriously considered this question lately.
The talk about creating a new minis
terial position fer our colonial posses
sions which has been going on more
OF less ever since we acquired the Phil
ippiaes has been given an added impetus
by the .ueent address OF Senator Hale
in the Scclte attacking the Administra-
ton of tn. War Department which he
said rnaic of Secretary Taft a mere
figurehead,'
Senator Hale alluded to the fact well
known to men in the Administration
that the present duties OF the Cabinet
officer VINO holds the way portfolio are
far less related to army affairs than
they are to transacting the business Of
cur colonies and TO colonizing work on
the Isthmus of Panama.
Criticised Organization.
He criticised the organization of the
War Department on the ground that a
military staff had taken over the active
control which properly belonged to d
civilian.
Senator TIale's remarks have resulted
/ in focusing attention on the crganiza-
ton of the War Department. The fact
has been developed that the business
of supervising the Isthmian Canal zone
! government has grown to considerable
| proportions. and might properly form
! the wor.z of one man, especially if ii
/ should be decided to do away with the
| Isthmian Canal Commission. The Phil
IDpints work has always required q tre-
mcndous amount of attention.
| A Severe Tax
| No complaint has been made on the
score that the work of the War De-
partment has been held up, but the
strain of attending to so many diverse
interests has undoubtedly been severe
tax on Secretary Taft, and il is doubt
Tul if a man with less robust health on
energy would have been able to under
take il. The detail work of the depart
| ment in the matter of personal super
! vision of the movements of army Of
! fcers and their assignments has I'M
/ doubtedIy in 4 large measure slipped
! ont of the hands of the Secretary Of
| War II has been q physical impOSsi-
! bilit1- for the head OF the department &C
| give each of these matters his persona
consideration.
An active field of discussion has beer
opened on the subject of appointing {
! Colonial Secretary.
The Washington times., 1905-02-03
Czar Now In Favor
OF Pronounced Reform

ST PETERSBURG. Feb S.-The story
sent TO the London Telegraph to the
effect that the Car had signed a ukase
granting a constitution. was telegraph
ed back TO this city. 1t has elected a
semi-official statement declaring that
the report is inaccurate.
Semi-Qhcial Statement.
The statement adds:
1T was probably based on the follow
Ing circumstances:
THE council of ministers, as already
announced had rejected motion made
By NJ. de Witte that it should record
its opinion in regard 20 the incidents Of
January -, and should adopt measures
to prevent the recurrence OF such
events. on the ground that it would
exceed its powers in so doing.
'.Thereupon NJ. de Witte. whose spe-
ciaI opinion was entered upon the min
utes Of the council, submitted to the
Emperor memorandum. which his
majesty approved.
THE council of ministers held an ex-
traordinary sitting on January 81 to dis
cuss this memorandum when the ques-
tiol Of an inquiry into the events was
discussed and the minister of finance
was empowered to prepare a scheme OF
social legislative reform with special
reference TO the question of labor"
Fear Another Change in Policy.
This official notice of a foreign CORE
spondent' S announcement is a novel de-
parture 1t viii be seen that it confirms
partially the information on which the
correspondent placed his Utopian inter
pretatlon OF Magma Charta and con
stitution, and makes d formal admission
OF the Emperor's s new attitude in favor
OF important reforms.
would signify a complete change in the
fContfn.1ed on Second PapeA
The Washington times., 1905-02-03
DAVIS SHACKLE[)
By DAlIA'S ORDER
Gen. Miles Makes Explana-
tion of His Action.
NO PAIN CAUSED PRISONER
Davis, Says Miles, Intended to Make
His Escape and to Continue
Fighting.

BOSTON, Feb. 3.-After forty years Of
silence, Lieut.. Gen. Nelson y. Miles,
acting inspector general on the staff
of Governor Douglas, has told his rea-
sons for shackling jefferson Davis, an
act which was made the subject of re-
s4ntfIIf comment by Representative john
Sharp Williams of Mississippi III the
course of debate on the army approprla-
ton bin in the House recently.
Jefferson Davis did not surrender
when the capital of the Confederacy at
Richmond was captured, Sald Genefat
Miles He did not surrender with his
principal armies when fi-hy suffenoeTed
under Lee and Johnson, but 1t WAS his
intention-and he admits 1t IN his own
book. The Rise and FAN of the Con
federacy'-to try, 10 eSca pc across the %
Confederate army in that section and
continue the war lie was sent 70
Fort Monroe to await trial Tor com
plicity in the assassination OF Mr.. LIN
Directed by Dana.
ION May %. 1865. Charles a Dana.
Assistant Secretary of War, authorized
and directed me in a special order to
pIace rnanacIes ard fetters upon the
hands and feet of jefferson Davis and
Clement {. Clay whenever it might be
thougbt advisable in order to make
tneir Imprisonment safer.
Davis. IN his book, acmlts he intend
escap,. with his mount Daily notices
of plots which We're formed to effect the
csraDe or rescue of Davis were sent me
with directions to take every precaution
TO prevent it. Light anklets were placed
on Davis He knocked over strong
man VINO was helping 50 do il. The
1nJSIpts gave Davis no pain and did rot
prevent him from walking. They were
designed to prevent him from attempt
insr to escape or to do himself or anyone
else in Jury There was not the least de-
sire ON the part o. anyone to place in
dignfties upon Mr. Davis or in any way
humiliate him.
Thanked for Courtesies.
Letters to me from Mrs Davis and
! Mrs. Clay thanking me for my courte-
sizes to their husbands. statements un-
! der oath from army officers as to my
! humane and considcrate trcatmen OF
! Mr. Davis and other statements in my
| possession, prove that / treated Mr.
| Davis with all the kindness that could
ne shown him under the circumstances
| AN the changes made from time tC
| time nv which MIR. Davis obtained great
/ or f;bSrfv and additional comforts -ir
! fact llIxuyies-were made by me or uEoT
! nv racoT7ulenda ton. and i also recon-
| mended that he be either brought &c
! trial or rt leaSed. Statements that he
! was maItreated or his health impaired
! AS = result of his imprisonment are ut
| terIy untrue.
The Washington times., 1905-02-03

s1.s5 to Baltimore and Return, sr.zs.
Pennsylvania Railroad. Saturday and
sunday. tickets good on all traius ex-
cent Congressional Limited, and good
Sor return until Sunday night.-Ads.
The Washington times., 1905-02-03

Don't Forget to Order in Advance
Next Sundays Times.
The Washington times., 1905-02-03

Great Surprises in Next Sundays Times
The Washington times., 1905-02-03

Increasing cloudinesS and
continued cold tonight. To-
morrow snow.
The Washington times., 1905-02-03
TIE WEATHER REPORT.

CONTINUED on Second PageD
The Washington times., 1905-02-03
TEMPERATURE.
DOWNTOWN TEMPERATURE.
(Registered Afheck' Standard Thermometel
THE SUN.
TIDE TABLE.

sun sets today. ...-... ....,...r-,r..-..--o . :
Sun rises tomorrow W........,,,.,--.--,.-4
The Washington times., 1905-02-03

CONTINUED on Third Page.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1905-08-10
WITHDREW THEIR
SUBSCRIPTIONS
Miners Abandon Labor Day Cele.
bration and New Arrangements
Will Be Attempted.

About a dozen people respond
ed To the call for the Labor Day
meeting at Riepetown last Mon
day evening. After the meeting
had been called To order by Act
ing President j. Slattery. j. j.
Logan. assaycr at Pilot Knob,
announced that the miners at the
Knob recognized that they would
not be able to handle the crowd
on Labor day, and that they
would not give the celebration
for that reason He stated that
lack of accommodations inl1u-
enced the miners considerably in
taking this action. About $500
had been subscribed and all the
subscriptions were Withdrawn.
The different committees were
notified that they would have no
more work To perform. All the
former arrangements We're rem.
dered null and void by the work
of the meeting.
If Labor Day is observed in
The district this Year, it. will be
necessary for the people of Ely
to supervise the arrangement s
With this end in view a mass
meeting will be held in Ely this
evening for the purpose of cele-
brating the day set aside for the
tOilerS of the land.