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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-08-03
Just Resentment.

You say your beard began to grow
when you were sixteen" remarked the
visitor at the dime museum. 'May |
ask how long it has taken you to bring
it to its present magnificent proper
tons ?"
Sir said the Bearded Lady, just
ly incensed, you are the first man
that has ever dared to ask my age."-
Chicago Tribune.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-08-03
Supplying the Demand.

First omposer-Well, old boy, you
look happy. What have you been do
ing-writing wedding march?
Second Composer-No, there are
wedding marches enough already. I've
got brand.new idea.
What's that?"
I'm composing divorce march, -
Translated for Tales From Meggen-
dorfer Batter
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-08-03
BODY HANGING FROM TREE.
Trainmen See eruesome object Hang.


ing Over Precipice..
La Crosse, Wis, July 30.-Dangling
from stunted pine tree, which stands
on barren rock at the mouth of Root
river, passing trainnien discovered the
corpse of an unknown man, supposed
to be farmer. The body was swing
ing in the wind as it hung suspended
twenty feet over the precipice. The
spot where the body was found is sew
eral miles from habitation. The case,
which, upon it's face, seems one OF
suicide, is being investigated. The
foul play theory is being looked up, as
the authorities believe it possible the
man was murdered by gypsies and the
crime hidden by hanging the body.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-08-03
Boys Body Whipped to shreds.

Minneapolis, July 30.-Albert Erick-
son, sixteen years of age, became en-.
tangled ins!t the gearing of shaft in
the G. a.. Smith lumber mill late
Thursday night and his body was
whipped to shreds before the ma
chinery could be stopped.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-08-03
THINK OIL FIELD IS FOUND.

Experts Tests Cause Excitement at
Lake koshkonong. Wis.
GAINESVILLE, Wis, July 30.-Great ex-
citement has been caused in the vicin-
ity of Lake Koshlonong by the arrival
on the A. o. Vincent farm of three ex-
perts who were sent for to examine
into the traces Of oil visible on the
water Whereabouts. These men have
stated that the indications are good
for striking oil in large quantities and
the work of drilling will soon be under
way.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-08-03
Bachelor 1. Sarcastic

1T is true said Rev. Cooley, that
women are more regular and devout
attendants at church than the men,
So sheyl should be" replied the say.
age bachelor; "if they have any graft.
tude. The church aids and abets them
in committing naatrimony. Chicago
journal.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-08-03
BIaine's Friend Was Still

Blaine had personal friend in the
custom house at Portland. Cleveland
had been elected and inaugurated, and
federal officeholders were hanging to
their jobs by their eyelids. Blaine
called at the custom house one. day,
and seemed surprised to meet his old
friend, saying, What, Bill; you here
still?" YES" whispered Bill, Cd
ill."-Boston Herald.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-08-03
DULUTH SHY ON ToILERs.
Agents Will Seek Laboring Men in the
East

Duluth, Mimi, July 30.-Duluth en-
ployment agents are preparing to in
wade Buffalo, Pittsburg and other
Eastern points to secure laboring men
for this section on basis of 81 a day
and 81 week for board. One agent
says he could place 5000 men within
a radius of $50 miles of Duluth. Du-
luth employment agents are advising
men to stay away from the harvest
country, declaring there are enough
men there now
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-08-03
Robbers in Fertile.

Fertile, Mimi, July 80. Robbers
entered DR.. Nelson's drug store last
night through rear window and took
jcwelry valued at 5000 No clew to the
perpetrators.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-08-03
They GET Il All.

Selfish people usually get the worst
of 1t in the end" observed Goodman
Eyes, that's so" unused shrewd,
land notice they usually get every
thing else up to that point, too. De
troit Free Press
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-08-03
TWO Definitions.

WilliePa, what is the difference
between peculation and speculation?
Pa Population is when man takes
other people money, invests it and
loses; speculation is when he does the
same thing and wins. Dallas News.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-08-03
HoBoEs ROBBED.
Robbers Hold Up a Crowd and Take
Their vhanee.

= 'ofe' r q 'ovs1 0t'0 INV
Their ohange.
Aberdeen, S. D., July 80. - Hoboes
who arrived in Aberdeen Wednesday
night were victims of hold-up artists
near Redfeld. The men covered the
crowd with revolvers while two others
went through their clothes. There was
$50 in the crowd besides several
watches, which the robbers took They
then slipped through the rear door of
the freight car in which the robbery
occurred and disappeared.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-08-03
Killed by Fall From Trolley

Kansas City, July 3O.-Dr. Edward
Rule, aged sixty-one years, and form.
erly Of Minneapolis, fell from trolley
car and was instantly killed on Grand
avenue.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-08-03
PLAN WAR ON "wHlTE PLAGUE
Several Hundred Delegates Attend
Iowa Meeting.

Des Moines, Iowa, July 30.-Several
hundred doctors and people interested
in fighting consumption are assembled
here to lay plans for waging a cam
paign for more stringent sanitary laws
before the legislature this winter The
meeting was called by DR.. E. Luther
Stevens of this city, and the call ex-
tended to all parts of the state. 1t is
claimed 1900 people are dying annual
ly in Iowa of tuberculosis
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-08-03

Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y,
For sale by all dealers Price, so
cents per hoy
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-08-03
the. PLAYWRleHT-sTAR.

Odctte Tyler, Famous Actress, Values
poan,s Kidney ri lls.
Miss Odette Tyler is not only one of
the best known dramatic stars in
America, but has written and pro
duced q successful play of her own.
Miss Tyler has written the following
grateful note, expressing her appre
citation of Doan's Kidney Pills:
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-08-03

FOSLef-MllOuTD
Co., Buffalo,
N. Y.
Gentlemen:
My experience
with your valu-
able r e m e d y
has been equal
ly gratifying to
both myself and
friends.
(Signed)
ODETTE
x-Nyr
The Washington times., 1905-06-11
FRANCES Bette NO|R
IS KA|SER'S HERALD
Presence Of Count Henkel Perturbs
Paris-He Threatens War in
Event Of Alliance.
Especial Copyright Cable.)

LONDON, June 10.-Count HenkeI
rlch German, who is a personal friend
and confidant OF William II. and who
through the imperial favor became. a
Few years ago. Prince of Donnesmark
Is at present In Paris
He has been the spokesman of an
arrogant master who has no secrets
which he does not know. and who al
ways sends him ahead as scout when
he meditates a blow to the peace Of
Europe Count Henkel has made no
bones about saying to every Frenchman
who would listen to him:
III France forms an alliance with
England We will make war against
her" and he added: This kind of thing
must be stopped -
Such messenger of woe can be
I; Gated with conte.npt, but his words
cannot pass unpere.ived He has been
sent to Paris on purpose to say them.
In 1870. at Versailles. Count Henkel
stood beside Bismarck when the latter
received Frances ransom. In 1870 he
was to be found with the Iron Chancel-
lor preparing another attempt against
this country.
He is connected with the history of
aggression. The presence of this man
III France at time when the relations
between the two countries is strained
IS disquieting sight for the rest of the
world
MARQUIS DE CAsTELLANE.
The Washington times., 1905-06-11
KING EDWARD EDWARD NOT
A ASUPERSTIT|OUS MAN
Tells Gypsies and Palmists He Does
Not Believe in Their
Arts.
Especial Copyright cable.)

LONDON. June 10.-King Edward is
not, like the Car of Russia, superstf-
tious man He has had his fortune told
ike most people by gypsies and palm
lists. but he always frankly told the for
tune tellers that he does not believe In
'sueh rubbish
There Is one place. however, which
the King would gladly avoid If he
could, and that place is Aldershot I;
was at Aldershot that, as the young
Prince Of Wales, he first felt the chill
which afterward developed into ty-
phoid fever, from the dangers OF which
he so narrowly escaped with his life
1t was at Aldershot, when still Prince
of Wales, some five years later, that he
injured his knee; and it was at the same
place where, in a. cold rain, he finally
collapsed just before his coronation
The other day when he was asked to
review troops at Aldershot and lunch in
the open field he turned to- an officer at
Buckingham Palace and said: mo.
even If / am called an infirm old woman
will L lunch outdoors at that place !
could do SO anywhere else with fmpuni-
ty, but not at Aldershot."
AS every one saw 1t was useless to
try and persuade the King. it was finally
arranged that he should lunch at one OF
the generals houses, a small establish
ment where very few servants were
kept. PAUL LAMBERT.
The Washington times., 1905-06-11
SPECULh1NG ON DEATH
OF USURER'S WIDOW
Hospital Fund, Entitled to Reversion
of Estate, Interested in Mrs.
Lewis-HilIs Health.
Especial Copyright Cabie.)

LONDON. June 10.-The dangerous Ill
ness of Mrs. Sam Lewis, now known as
Mrs Lewis-HiH who on the death of
that world-famous money lender. Sam
Lewis, narricdsLieutcnant Hill young
officer in the Guards. Is causing all
manner of rather callous speculation as
to the nature of her probable legacies
in case cf Death.
Sam Lewis left bis widow the sum of
four million sterling. She was, accord
ing to his will. to enjoy the interest of
this fortune during her lifetime, but on
her death million sterline was to go
to King Edwards Hospital Fund.
1t is only natural, perhaps. that the
hospital fund people should he taking
such an interest in Mrs. Lewis Hui's
Illness, for should she die no further
subscription toward the fund would be
asked from tho public. and all the Lon.
don hospitals would be placed on q
sound financial basis.
AS It is, Mrs. Hill has been giving out
side the terms OF the will ten thousand
l>ounds year to the hospital Her
young husband would undoubtedly be
left tho greater part of the three mil
lions. The couple have been very happy
together SO far. despite the fact thai
many OF tho husbands friends have be-
come very cool to him since the mar
rlage. PAUL LAMBERT.
The Washington times., 1905-06-11
MACkEY'S BRUSQUER|E
ASTONISHES LONDON
Has Little Regard for Convention and
His Frank Utterances Surprise
His Guests.
Especial copYr,gh, cahle.1

LONDON. June 10.-Lil,a many Ameri-
can husbands whose wires are devoted
to London life, Frank Jay Mackey, Of
Chicago and San Francisco, spends most
Of his time making money On the other
side, while his better half spends 1t
With gay freedom here.
1t does not. therefore, surprise people
who first met Mr.. Mackey in London
that he should show come contempt for
the ordinary social conventions
AT dinner given by Mrs. Mackey at
her house 10 meet her husband Mr.
Mackey. who sat between Nine. Melba
and Princess Hatzfeldt, amused the
guests Immensely by his outspoken ut
terances.
The climax came later In the evening,
when one Of the guests. a very pretty
young married woman whom MIR.
Mackey had imagined to be out Of the
house an hour before. came forward to
say goodnight.
Mr.. Mackey, did not conceal his sur
prise. All he said was: Good Lordi
You here still?' PAUL LAMBERT.
The Washington times., 1905-06-11
SCHOOL FOR MOTHERS
IS OPENED IN PARIS
Broader Ideas Prevail in France Re-
garding the Education of
Young Girls.
Especial Copyright cable.)

LONDON, June 10.-For long time 1t
was considered undignified and improper
in France to speak to young girls of
sensible country are being greatly modi-
fed, and today young girls are being
taught the importance of practical edu-
cation.
A splendid course of lessons has been
started for the preparation of women
for what must always be to a large ex-
tent their special duty. A school has
been opened in Paris for mothers. which
has been organized under the direction
of Madame Augusta Moll-Weiss.
In France, the child belongs as much
to the mother as to the father, and these
right relations have engendered a much
deeper maternal sense than exists among
English people.
The collection OF mothers IN the re-
cepticn rooms2of the Paris Lycess is a
wonderful sight.
The mothers usually conduct their
sons backward and forward to school, If
they 1--we at some little distance, and the
unaffected way in which the tall son
stoops te kiss his mother when she asks
the question, How do you stand? Are
you among the first ten? Show me your
note books" demonstrates the fact of
hog much the women live in their chill
dren's lives. What wonder, therefore,
that mother and grandmother are potent
factors IN the French family circle?
LADY SOMERSET
The Washington times., 1905-06-11
especial ceprrish, Cable,

PARIS, June 1e.-The recent attempt
to assassinate the young King of Spain
GLrirg bis visit 20 this city has aroused
the FreEch people TO such pitch of in
dignation that from ali parts of the
country ccmcs the demand that the
French government take steps to expel
from French territory every person sus-
pected to syEpathize with these assas-
sins.
The people of France. white having no
particular love for nsenarchs, have al
ways admired courage, and the Bravery
of King Alfonso, who, although mere
boy in years. showed remarkable cool
ness in a moment when he had esca ped
death by TIE nerest chance, won him
the respect and admiration of every
Frtnchnan.
As the King was the guest Of the ma
ton, those who enjoy the hospitality of
France after having been driven out of
the own country should have consider
ed his person sacred as long as he was
on French soil, is the argument OF the
French people, and now pressure IS be-
The Washington times., 1905-06-11
NEW WOMAN SCORED
FOR SOCIAL LIFE
New Zealand Bishop Says Emancipa-
tion Causes Her TO Spend Life
in Pleasure.
Especial Copyright Cab.e.)

LONDON. June 10.-A scathing ser
mon was delivered the other day by the
bishop Of Christ Church, New Zealand,
in condemnation of English social life
He had just returned TO New Zealand
from the old country. and he accused
US of having broken away from religion.
and from parental control. and q social
and moral code, and the question arises
Who is to blame? Many Will answer,
"The Women for the remedy of So
cial evils is in their hands
The bishop told his congregation that
women accepted the rights and privil-
eges of both sexes. and will have moth
ing 10 do with the responsibilities and
duties Of either, and that for the charity
which St Paul extoIled she has substi-
tuted a good-nature which is incornpa tt
BILE with conscientiousness. and ignores
everything that she does not want 10
know.
But the bishop was not contented with
putting the blame for all social Ills on
woman. He went further, and said that
the older nations were right in their
views about women. The one thing
that they strenuously insisted on was
that 1t was not wise to allow women
an entirely free hand
We are finding out this again. said
the reactlonary prelate. "Emancipated
woman deyotes herself to pleasure and
is bent wholly on having a good time. -
Surely the Raiserin would be after
this excellent mans heart, and to him
a model ladyi
The Washington times., 1905-06-11
EWS AND CHAT FROr1 THE LEADING CAPITALS OF ElN2)pE
Frenchn1en INDIGNANT
At Assault on King
City of Paris May Deport Ali Persons Sus-
peGted OF Being involved in Attempt
on AIfonso's Life

ing put on President Loubet to induce
him to invite representatives of all civ
iiizea4 powers to an International con-
sEess Tor the purpose OF adopting meas.
ures against anarchists and nihiiists
The police of this city have now in
their possession a list of all revolution
lists in Paris. ard it is expected that the
municipality will decide to deport the
whole gang no matter what measures
the government nay decide to take
The revolutionists Will be allowed to
choose whether they want to go to
Switzerland England or the United
States. and the government of each OF
these countries will be notified of the
departure Of each anarchist from here
and supplied with all the information
concerning him. now in the possession
of the Paris police
The people OF Paris desire that their
city in the future, as IN the past, shall
be haven Of refuge for the downtrod-
den and prosecuted, but they win no
longer allow common murderers to plan
and execute their bloody deeds here.
PAUL vILLIERA
The Washington times., 1905-06-11
GERMAN EMPRESS
ADVISES WOMEN
Special Copyright Cable,


+ BERLIN, June 10.-The German
Empress has given us an aphorism.
Women, she says, ought to confine
their attention to the four ks
Kinder. Kirche, Kucke, and Kieider-
Children, Church, Kitchen and Clothes.
Certainly, between her and the wom-
ans rights reformer great gulf
opens.
The housewife Empress is credited
with supervising the Emperor's meals
and keeping vigilant eye on the
tradesmen's accounts.
She enjoys unbounded popularity,
and her character is simplicity itself
The Emperor recognizes her sound
| common sense. and once described her
in a public speech as the Jewel which
sheds luster by my side"
Everyone will regret the unfortu-
nate accident which has befallen this
good lady. and many will be the wishes
for her conriete and speedy recovery
The Washington times., 1905-06-11
KING BITTERLY OPPOSES
EPISCOPAL CATHEDRAL
Alfonso's Letter to Cardinal Casanas
Dampens Ardor of Reception in
England.
Especial copyright Gable,

PARIS. June 1.-THE enthusiasm az
the English people tar King Alfonso
during his visit to England would have
been considerably greater had not q let
ter written by the King to Cardinal Cas-
anas. who tried to prevent the opening
of an Episcopal Cathedral at Barcelona,
become known in England shortly before
his arrival there
IR this letter, which the Spanish CEN
sor tried to keep secret, the King wrote:
LAS Catholic King and submissive and
believing son Of the only true Church, I
am deeply panied by this new attempt
against the faith OF our ancestors and
the religion OF the state whose destinies
Divine Providence has deemed right to
fntrust to me IN these moments. and I
do not hesitate TO assure you, Senior
Cardinal. that I shall do all in my pow
er, within the attributes of my consti.
tutional soverneignity. that the projects
which your eminence express may be
nullihed by my government.
PAUL VILL1ERS.
The Washington times., 1905-06-11
knowledge of Form.

In the second year the girls arc taught
to apply the accurate knowledge of the
human figure which they have acquired.
by modelling on dummy figures, start
ing with a straight strip OF canvas-EtSe
material and some pins and a pair of
The Washington times., 1905-06-11
Especial Copyright Cable.>


LONDON, Jdfic 10.-Has the woman
movement run its course?
There are many who hold progress to
be circle and not straight line Hav-
Ing served its turn, Is the great i'm
petus which gave new openings to
women slowing down?
That there is a new feeling with re-
CARDS to this question is undoubted,
and Lucas Malet, Charles Kingley' S
daughter, one of the most powerful
women writer's OF our day, has recog-
nized its existence. and says no serious
student OF contemporary affairs and
contemporary thought can deny it. The
next ten years. she says, will decide In
this as well as in much else of vital in
terest to the humaniSt whether the re-
action of which we have already
spoken is to be thing Of really funda-
mental and permanent force.
Waves of Sentiment.
There are times when wave of feel
ing passes over the nation. Everybody
Is conscious of a certain trend of
thought only one or two speak il. Is
the significant message to Congress of
President Roosevelt the outcome of
ideas which are unconsciously in the
air. or is 1t simply an expression of his
personal belief?
THE doors which women have
opened" says Lucas Malet, will remain
open, but it is to be seen whether as
time goes on, unless driven to 1t. say,
by the push of some exceptional talent,
or by the push of poverty. women will
continue to go forth through these
doors into the strain and stress of the
" GrkinY world -
Something Accomplished.
There is. of course. unquestionably
much truth in the thought that directly
The Washington times., 1905-06-11
LORRAINE YOUNG FOLK
MAKE FUN Of KAISER
Supposed National Costume Only a
Dress Made for Comic Opera
Tableaux.
Especial Copyright Cable }

BERLIN. June 10.--Dire punishment,
hangs over the head OF number oil
young people in Lorraine who have
dared to make fun Of the Kaiser.
During his last visit to that province
number Of young girls asked the
Kaiser to have his picture standing
among them clad in the national -garb
The Kaiser, who saw that the girls were
pretty and who felt dattered at this
proof Of loyalty in the former French
territory. consented and the picture
was taken. Now. It is found, how.
ever, that the costume worn by the
Kaiser and represented to him as be-
ing the national costume was 40 ma
uonal costume at ell. but was made
only for a comic opera tableaux
The kaiser's feelings may be imag-
ined.
The Washington times., 1905-06-11
TECH SCHOOL GIRLS
LEARN DRESSMAKING
Accurate Knowledge of the Human Form and How to Fit
It Inculcated in Classes of London Schools S

scissors. Each student learns to model
a well-dtting bodice In this way All
sorts of garments are mastered from
the simple walking dress to the tea
gown and the bailgown.
TO this training Is likely to be added
N the future the making out of re-
ceipts, the keening Of accounts and ele-
mentary bookkeeping. It Is probable
also that by-a1d-by the drawing les
pupil may In time be able to sketch the
dress or garment which she is about to
make. LADY SOMERSET
The Washington times., 1905-06-11
COUPLE WOULD ADOPT
TWO FOULKES GIRLS

William B. Hassenberg, and Elizabeth
Hassenberg have filed a petition in the
District Supreme cour.. asking to adopt
Nettie and Blanche Fouikes as their
own children and heirs-at-law.
1t is explained the children when quite
young were committed to the care of
the Board of Children's Guardians. of
Washington.
Brandenberg & Brandenberg are mans
I'd as counsel fOE the petitioners.
The Washington times., 1905-06-11
Especial Copyright cableo

LONDON, June 1o-The London coun-
ty council Is nothing il 1t Is not prac-
teal The new Development Of the
Technical Institute is class to initiate
girls into the mysteries of dressmak-
| ing ar, the most up-to-date and scien-
| tiAc Hnes.
The ssudents vary from fifteen to
| seventeen years Of age, and they are
all scholarship holders selected by the
! Londea county. council. The girls are
thoroughly trained IN domestic economy
! Each girl makes dress. an under
| garment and a shirt blouse, and is
thoroughly taught practical uaending.
| But all this is preliminary. Only when
| they arc able to make underwear salts
facsorily. to mend, to turn and to reno
yate a-- they passed on In their appren-
| ticeship as dressmakers.
No Expenses.
Here the girls have no expenses to de-
fray. The scholarship provides them
with all material, stationery. cotton, in
fact everything that they need for
| work.
During the first year the girls are
taught to study the human figure, and
| this necessitates freehand drawing
Each girl keeps a special record In a
| little book of her work, and to this she
pins carefully different materials appro-
pirate for that particular style Then
they are taught to adapt a tight-ftting
pattern to any style that may be chosen,
so as to enable them to have a quick
eye for different figures.
| Tbs great aim is not to teach the girls
onIy> what they learn in the business
| house, but rather TO train them scien-
| tifically to understand how 70 manipu-
| late their work.