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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1907-12-12
FIVE RAFFLERs CAUGHT.
Pittsburg Men Would Have Cleared
Over $4,000.

Pittsburg, Dec 8.-Arthur Ireland
Winiam=A. Shaw. and Harry. l.. Fuller,
labor leaders, and two employees of a
local paper, were arrested yesterday.
charged with using the United States
mails for the purpose of fraud in the
operation of lottery scheme.
1t was proposed, it is alleged, to-
rattle off $4,000 automobile. About
100000 tickets were alleged to have
been printed, and it is said these be-
ing sold at prices ranging from cent
to SO cents.
Had all been sold $4,000. 1t is said.
would have been cleaned up by the
transaction. The accused gave bail
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1907-12-12
{ SAVE STATE $4,000 a DAY.

Louisiana Legislators Adjourn After
Doing Good Work.
: . 5 s
reduced the expenses Of the state
nearly $4,000 q day. the extra session
OF the Louisiana legislature adjourned
last night at II O'clock Savings have
been effected by reducing the fees of
state tax collectors, Of county treas
urers and sheriffs and Of the secre-
tary of state.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1907-12-12
CRIME RIFE IN ST. JOSEPH.

Twenty Hold-ups, One Murder and
Three Suicides in Short Time. G
@ st Joseph, Mo-, Dec s. There have
been twenty hold-ups by masked 1acn,
one man has been killed and three
persons have committed suicide i'll ST..
Joseph during the last twenty four
hours. Half of the police force hiss
been put III citizens clothes and or
ders have been issued to arrest all
suspicious persons found on the
streets after midnight, and the police
station is being filled with suspects.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1907-12-12
LABOR LEADER is DEAD.

b. Is . .
Man Shot in Massachusetts, capitos
Succumbs to Wounds.
Boston, Dec. S.-Edward Cohen OF
Lynn, president of the Massachusetts,
state branch of the American Fedora
ton of Labor, who was one Of the,
three prominent labor leaders shot by
an insane man in the state house,
Thursday, died yesterday Dennis
q Driscoll secretary of the branch
whose condition is considered critical,
was reported in a slightly improved
condition.
John A. Steele, who did the shoot
ing, was arraigned before Judge Ely
of the municipal court, and at the re-
quest of the states attorneys his case
was continued for one week.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1907-12-12
Takahira Selected.

Toxic, Dec. 8. The government has
chosen Kogoro Takahira to succeed
Viscount Aoki as ambassador at
Washington, as it desires to send its
pest 'e' man. The Hochi states that the
government recalled Aoki for pledging
Japan to restrictive legislation as to
emigration.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1907-12-12
ACTRESS KILLS HERSELF.

Clara Bloodoood Commits suic,a. -,
Shooting at Baltimore.
baltimore, Dec. Z. Clara Blood
good, the actress, who has been play
ing ct the Academy Of Music in this
city committed suicide by shooting,
IN t5l her room at the Hotel STAFFORD last
evening. Those who had talked with
her earlier in the day had noticed
nothing unusual in her demeanor. Il
ls thought she feared an attack Of
nervous prostration.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1907-12-12
KING u OSCAR NOT SO WELL.

Pain ls Less, but Strength Is Not
Maintained. 80:
. stoc kholm, Dec. The following
bulletin concerning the health Of King
Oscar was issued at II O'Clock lash
evening: .
The king had some sleep DUNG the
day, but this evening his strength Was
not 50 well maintained, although the
pain was somewhat diminished.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1907-12-12
Woman 10 Murderer

Knoxville, Tenn Dec. Near I'm.
tner Tenn, little mountain hamlet
IN Hancock county, Mrs. Ruth Mills
was shot and killed BY an unknou,n
person who fred at her through 4
window with q shotgun while she was
clearing away the supper dishes
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1907-12-12
Mauretania Break. Recora

Queenstown, Dec. - The Cnna =
inner Mauritania passed Daunts Rock
at 6:44 p. M. Yesterday establishing
g new east. bound atlantic record
Her Iit time for the voyage from SANDY
HOOK. 4 DAYS % hours and 90 MIR.
utes, beats the best time Of her sister
snip. the Lusitania, by twenty.one
minutes. 49, - = Eo 't1
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1907-12-12
BATTLEsHIP RUNS AMuck.
Ends With Collision Which Slaves a
Hole in Her Side.

Hole in Her Side.
Portsmouth, England, Dec 8.
There was an exciting scene in this
harbor last night when the battleship
Prince George broke away from her
moorfngs Rnd went adrift. She was
finally brought under control, but was
SO badly damaged in the meantime
that she will have to be locked.
The Prince George grazed number
OF Warships anchored in the harbor
and then collided with such force with
]. the new cruiser Shannon. which had
Just arrived in from her trials, that a
pig mole was pierced in the battle
ships side.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1907-12-12
Gamblers Lose Quite.

Houghton, Mich. Dec. Sheriff |
August Beck yesterday raided a num-
Der OF local gambling joints, Selling
gambling apparatus In the way ct rou-
llette wheels, cards, chips, faro layouts.s
etc. up to- a late hour no arrests HAIL
been made.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1907-12-12
5sjsucceed Aoki.

Rome. Dec III the newspapers
here have announced that ii Id most
likely that Baron Kogoro Takarhfra
will succeed viscount Aoki as Jana.
neae ambassador at Washington.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1907-12-12
CROWN PRINCE TAKES REGENCY
King Oscar Gives Government over to
Gustave,

King Oscar Gives Government Over to
Gustave.
Stockholm, Dec. 6. - The health Of
King Oscar again is unsatisfactory,
and on the advice of physicians he has
handed over the reins Of government
to Grown Prince Gustave, who yester.
day was formally appointed regent.
King Oscar. who is seventy-eight
years old, had a serious illness last
December, from which he recovered
slowly. It is his custom when not
well to turn over the government to
the crown prince, and it has been re-
ported that he intends Indicating in
favor OF his son.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1907-12-12

a;;iis;I1 y - secretary 81
The Society sof American Florists, com.
mitted suicide in Chicago BY shooting
himself through the heart.
While suffering intense. pain. John
Ziegler. . pioneer Of Iowa City, lows,
aged ffty-eight, drank carbolic acid,
and died after sixteen hours Of tor
ture. .3
Anthony r.. Hatch, ranchman.
|spleaded guilty ID the United States
court at Omaha to the charge Of con-
spiracy to defraud the government OF
public lands and was fined 5000.
Charles Heath, a prominent farmer
Of Mcdonald county, Missouri. was
convicted OF the murder Of Clarence
Mosier, school teacher. His pun,
ishment was fixed at forty years in the
state prison, r.,
Leaning back In a.rocking chair, his
feet propped against the fender sur
rounding glowing CRATE, julius Keel
liker OF New York, an inventor Of silk;
Sdyeing processes, shot and killed HIM
self in his room in boarding house.
William Mcintosh of International
Falls, formerly Of Brainerd, Mimi,
committed suicide at Winnipeg by
shooting himself through the head
with a revolver. He was subject to
melancholy spells.
An east-bound passenger train on
the Southern railway turned over
when 1t struck a broken rail nea1 Ma
rioh, Ala, and Engineer Frank Little
was caught under the engine and
killed. His fireman was fatally in
1ured. No passengers were hurt.
There were evidences of train wreck
ers, and bioodhounds have been put
on the trail
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1907-12-12
.Tll.AksAllIRA FoR Aokl,ss JOB,
May BE Called From italy to, BE Am
bassaeior al Washinnton

- u 5ttdIy TO Be AIMS
bassador at Washington.
Toxic Dec. s. The recall Of Wis
count Aoh. Japanese ambassador at
Washington. is the result Of his own
expression Of 9 desire to- resign, and
no official nouncement is expected
until after his arrival In Toxic.
M. Takahira, at present Japanese
ambassador to italy and formerly min
lister Of Japan at washington, is most
prominently ntioned as his success.
3sor.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1907-12-12
KilIed by ! T[.ra,in..

st. Paul, Dec 8. Charles Bergstrom
was struck by a Chicago Great West,
ern passenger train yesterday morn,
ing and instantly killed.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1907-12-12
Accidental llappe n,ne :.

~ = 2.
An automobile driven by "A. g. Hon
ore, brother OF Mrs. Potter Palmer,
ran into q wagon in Chicago, killing
John Kaish. a peddler.
Three men were seriously injured in
an explosion which destroyed small
building OF the vesusins Dynamite
works at Hampton Lake, N. j.
Fire swept the Northport Camp
Grounds, summer resort near Bel
fast, Me-, destroying hotel and sew
eral cottages. Loss about $4,000.
/ Ephraim Banning, senior partner In
the law firm OF Banning & Banning
and one Of Chicago's leading attor-
neys, died from injuries suffered in a
fall from street car.
a IRE at sIseay enworth, J. y KAN, which
10 supposed to have originated from
defective electric wiring. destroyed the
west wing Of the barracks occupied by
Company u, Thirteenth infantry, en-.
failing loss Of about $4,000.
More than score OF persons, mostly
women from Xenia, were more or less
seriously injured when Dayton &
Xenia traction car got beyond control
OF the motorman on q steep hill near
Dayton, Ohio. and overturned, turning
: curve. The injuries OF five may
prove fatal.
Fire broke out In the Seventh regi-
ment armory at Chicago. in a portion
OF which the annual automobile exhi-
bition was In progress. Thousands OF
dollars worth Of automobiles were for
a time in jeopardy, but were removed
In time to escape damage. The IRE
was soon under control.
4 Herman steigert, an employee Of a
bakery, WAS killed; Lieut.. w. Al. KEEL.
ley, a fireman, was seriously injured
by falling down flight Of stairs and
three other fremen were overcome by
back drafts In a fire which caused
loss Of $4,000 to a building in Bleeck-
er street, in New York.
II. Mclaughlin has arrived at Van
sccuyer, 3. G., after thrilling expert
ence In the upper falls Of the Frazer
river, where with a number OF men he
was at work on the Grand Trunk Pa
cific railway. "A party OF eight left
with him to come down the stream.
Their boat upset at one Of the fails,
and SIX men were drowned. Their
names are not known.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1907-12-12
Icsl'l1,ss.

q rs 4. Hun seed thirty 81
1dpo lent because her husband desert
I'D Iher, committ sd auicide by inhalirr
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1907-12-12

Edward Cohen is one Of the best
known labor leaders in Massachusetts
Imperial Valley press., 1907-11-09
EscondidO to Fight

The people of Escondido do not intend to give up the strug- gle for a new county without a big fight. Perley E. Kent has filed a complaint in the Superior Court, in which he alleges that the supervisors acted illegally in striking out his and other names from the former petition for the forming of the new county of Palomar and that the action of the board in denying the petition on the ground that there were not enough signatures was also illegal. He asks for a writ of mandate, compelling the board to restore the names to the peti- tion.
Imperial Valley press., 1907-11-09

George A. Carter were in Fl Centro this week and made final and definite arrangements to op- en the First National bank of Fl Centro in temporary quarters about December 1. The charter for this bank was secured some time ago and everything is now arranged for transacting busi- ness. The bank will start with a capitalization of S25,000, but MT. Lathrop says that this amount will be increased just as soon as the volume of business is suffici- ent to warrant it.
 MT. Carter, who will have the management of the bank, was formerly cashier of the First Ma tional bank of Imperial and was one of the pioneers of Imperial Valley. He has not only had ex- 'tensive experience in the banking business in general but is in a position to understand the speci- al needs of Imperial county.
Imperial Valley press., 1907-11-09
HoItviIIe Land Offers

In another column of this paper will be found an interesting an- nouncement by White and Brid- enstine regarding some choice lands in and near Holtville. It is we'll known throughout the valley that Holtville soil is par ticularly soft and rich and admir- ably adapted for the raising of almost any kind of crop with a minimum of labor. Men who contemplate buying land in that vicinity should consult White and Bridenstine for they have some especially desirable tracts listed for sale. The company also con ducts a general insurance business
Imperial Valley press., 1907-11-09

 COMMISSION
Organization Effected and Officers Elected. Special Meeting
 Thursday

A board of horticultural com- missioners for Imperial county was organized at El Centro, Thurs day with D. G. Aplin as chair man and w. B. Wilsie as secre- tary. The board is formed for the purpose of enforcing the or dinance recently passed by the supervisors prohibiting the inn portation into the county of in- fected cuttings or plants. It will work along scientific and up-to- date lines and will insist that the county be absolutely clean and free from insect pests so far as is possible. A special meeting will be held next Thursday, Nov. IA, at 10 o'clock a. m., in the su- pervisors' room. The regular meetings will be held on the first Thursday of each month, but for the present so many matters will some up for consideration that several special meetings are like ly to be called.
 The board has called on the chambers of commerce at Holt vile and Calexico to suggest the names of persons for inspectors at those points and the commits sioners will themselves serve as inspectors at Imperial, Brawley and Ell Centro.
Imperial Valley press., 1907-11-09
OFFICIAL PAPER
Imperial Valley Press is Declared
 Official County Organ

On motion of Supervisor Fer guson it was unanimously voted that the Imperial Valley Press be made the official organ of Imper- ial county and that it be given all publishing of the county.
 Letters were ordered sent to architects to prepare plans for a temporary court house.
 TUESDAYS SESSION
 At the opening of Tuesdays session Chairman Webster was authorized to see w. F. Holt in regard to the use of the opera house temporarily for the pur- poses of a superior court room. MT. Webster later reported that such an arrangement had been made.
 Supervisor Clark was instruct ed to accept proposition for cells for the new jail.
 A motion was carried asking that plans and specifications be furnished for a building made of terra cotta hollow bricks, equal to a sample previously shown and reinforced by wire.
 A resolution was passed declar- ing the population of Brawley, Imperial, Holtville, El Centro and Calexico over 600 and under 2500 and the populations of the towns of Silsbee, Hanlon, Lagu- na, Picacho, Old Beach and Palo Verde under 600. This action was necessary to determine the status and salaries of town officers
 WEDNESDAYS SESSION
 The district attorney was au- thOrized to employ special coun- sel to assist in the matter of a tax suit.
 It was voted that the road ease ment in the third district be ac- cepted; that the road be accept ed and be known as the Farr road
 A petition to order all pool rooms in the valley closed was present. ed and ordered tabled.
 The superior court judge was authorized to purchase furniture needed for his court room.
 Wednesday night it was voted to adjourn until Monday morning at which time the matter of a court house will receive further consideration. At that time plans and estimates will be fur nished.
 E..oI MoG:OoI Q.L Lo 0.
Imperial Valley press., 1907-11-09
MEMBERSHIP
 IS INCREASED Augmented Chamber of Commerce Enters
 on New Year RESOLUTIONS LOST Body Refuses to Endorse Plan to Secure Decision on Status of
 Lands

With largely increased mem- bership, added interest and en- thusiasm and the full support of the people, the El Centro cham Der of commerce entered this week upon a rev year. At the annual meeting held last week there was a gratifying attend ance and eighteen new members were enrolled. The following di- rectors were elected: J. Stanley Brown, c. B. Paris, True Ven- cill, F. G. Ravens, w. B. Wilsie, V. Rapp, Ira Aten, R. H. Clark, J, M. Eshleman, w. o. Hamilton and J. c. Blackinton. At a meeting of the directors Satur- day night the following officers were elected: J. Stanley Brown. president; F. G. Havens, secre- tary; R. H. Clark, vice-president; True Vencill, treasurer; w. F. Holt, honorary president. It was voted to reduce the admis- sion fee for the present to $1. The dues of $1.25 per quarter will remain as before.
 SPECIAL SESSION
 On Tuesday night a special meeting was held in the school house. President Brown was in the chair and about forty mem bers were present. A set of resolutions were presented by D. H. Chaplin of Los Angeles who in behalf of the land owners of the valley urged their adoption. These resolutions stated that con- tests are being filed against lands in the valley on the ground that the original entries were specu- lative and were made by people who had agreed to assign the land to other parties before mak- ing the entry; that it is impossi- ble to determine by any record that the Los Angeles land office has, which entries are of this class and that this being the case all the lands in the valley are je- opardized inasmuch as buyers, being unable to tell what lands are in the class that might be contested on these grounds hesi- tate to buy. The chamber of commerce for these seasons was requested to ask the secretary of the interior to take up the matter of the contested lands out of it's regular turn and render a legal opinion on the status of contest ed lands in the valley and listen to the law as explained by the counsel who should represent the people of the valley in the pres entation of the matter, and in common with the other public or ganizations, chambers of com merce, water companies and Set tiers Protective association unite
Imperial Valley press., 1907-11-09
Brick or Stone Building for Present Use Likely to Be Erected on Main Street at Cost of
 About $1O,OOO
THREE DAY SESSION HELD THIS WEEK
Imperial Valley Press Declared the Official Newspaper of Imperial County. Live Stock Inspector Appointed Bills Allowed
 and Other Important Matters Considered

The Board of Supervisors for Imperial county held three days session this week and con- sidered many matters of import ance to the new county. Chief among these was the matter of providing a temporary court house to serve until such time as the county is able to erect more elaborate and permanent struc- ture. No definite action was taken at any of the meetings this week, but arrangements were made to have plans drawn and estimates of cost made for a suit able building of brick or stone on Main street where the jail is be- ing erected. These plans and estimates will be submitted at a meeting of the Board called for next Monday. At that time it is practically certain that the imme- diate erection of a building to cost $1O,0OO or $12,000 will be authorized, provided the plans and estimates are satisfactory.
 The present quarters occupied by the county officials are entire ly inadequate and as the county and it's business grow the situa- tion will be even worse. So, the best interests of the county will be conserved by providing suit able quarters at a minimum of cost until the growth of the coun- ty warrants the erection of a large and permanent court house. It is the idea of the supervisors to have the temporary building so constructed and so located that when it is discarded in favor of a permanent building it can be readily sold to advantage as a business building.
 MONDAYS SESSION
 Monday mOrnino'S session was called to order by Chairman Web ster, Supervisors Clark, McHarg and Ferguson being present. Dr. Morrison, Deputy Live Stock In- spector was introduced and heard on matters relating to live stock and the necessity of appointing a county live stock inspector. Dr. Patton, health officer of Inn perial reported on conditions in general after which T. J. Stover was elected County Live Stock Inspector.
 It was voted to endorse reso- lutions recommending the secre- tary of the interior be requested to take up the matter of land contests in Imperial county out of fhe regular order and as soon as possible. Supervisor Wade was appointed a committee of one to secure the use of Masonic hall as a temporary court room. '--44
Imperial Valley press., 1907-11-09

Tn giving more support to the att torneys through which the reso- lutions are to be presented.
 In a discussion which followed, Mr. Chaplin in explaining the resolutions and urging the neces- sity for their adoption made the statement that the real estate business in the valley was at a standstill as a result of these contests and the uncertainty en- gendered by them. MT. Aten took issue with this statement, saying the real estate business was very good, so far as he knew and also that the question of con- tests had never been raised by anyone to whom he had shown lands.
 MT, Rapp took issue with MT. Chaplin on the law and also on the improbability of the secre- tary of the interior taking up any question out of it's turn ol making a decision or rendering an opin- ion on any matter not properly before his department. He call ed attention to the fact that the land office rules on every matter presented to it on the merits of the individual case and not in accordance with any precedents. MT. Blackinton asked MT. Chap lin how many contests there were in the valley of the character of which he complained. MT. Chap lin said that he thought there were about twenty and possibly there might be fifty but he main tained that these fifty were a menace to the real estate busi- ness and prevented capital from seeking investment in the valley. MT. Chaplin stated that the at torneys who are to present these matters to the secretary of the interior had already been select ed and the matter would be pre- sented regardless of the action the chamber of commerce might take. MT. Forester inquired who the attotneys were and was told that they were Shirley c. Ward and Edwin A. Meserve of Los Angeles; also that the par ties whose cases they would rep resent had already arranged for their fees. A general discussion in relation to the legal phases of the matter followed in which Messrs. Conkling, Chaplin, Rapp and Ravens participated, the last two named gentlemen contend ing that the resolutions were pre- sumptuous and not likely to re- ceive favorable consideration and that the chamber of commerce had no business to consider such a matter. When the question of the resolutions was put to a vote it was defeated by large major ity, only two votes being record ed in it's favor.
 No further business coming up the meeting adjourned. It is ex- pected that another meeting will be called for next week.
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Imperial Valley press., 1907-11-09
First National Bank to Open

President c. A. LathrOp of the Pomona National Bank and
Imperial Valley press., 1907-11-09

Real estate agents all over the valley report a gratifying in- crease in business. Conditions in Imperial Valley are so good thot they more than offset the stringency elsewhere. Acreage and town lots are finding ready buyers.