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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-05-07
Health,in South Dakota.

South Dakota is SO disgracefully
healthful that DR.. Cressy L. Wilbur,
Chief OF the Vital Statistics bureau of
the national census is astonished at the
showing and is lead to express some
doubt of the accuracy of the returns.
However he has been regularly check
ing the South Dakota newspapers,
which are sent to him for the purpose,
by the department of history here and
he is compelled to conclude that we are
getting as fair proportion OF all deaths
as are other registration states. This
is what he says in his report for 1906
just out.
call of the rates for all of the states
are so low, that only a comparatively
few years ago they would have been
regarded as quite below the limit of
reasonably possible rates consistent
with complete registration of deaths.
AT the present time, however, it is only
when such remarkably low death rates
as that OF South Dakota are seen that
this attention of the critic is arrested by
the figures themselves and doubt is ex-
pressed in regard to the completeness
of registration Nevertheless the rate
of South Dakota for the year (S.S) is not
much lower than that of New Zealand
(9.3) for 1905, or in fact than most OF
the Australian rates. M The limit has
not been determined below which it is
certain that, in the absence of other
evidence, the death rate of a state OF
city is not worthy Of credence,'
The death rate shown by the returns
in South Dakota is borne out by COM
mon experience here. We have numerI
Gus concrete examples of its approx
mate accuracy. Take any of the villages
of one thousand inhabitants More
than nine deaths in a year in such a
village would be noteworthy. The fact
is we have comparatively new com.
monwealth, peopled in the main BY
young and vigorous people. The vital
statistics law has been administered
with vigor and there can be no reason.
able doubt of the appro ximate accuracy
'#of the returns, giving us the distinction
OF being the healthiest of any registra-
ton area on earth Pierre Daily Da.
/ kotan.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-05-07
THIS AND THAT

From the South Dakota State Review:
The Aberdeen News of the 9th, con-
tains the following good news for
South Dakota:
State Senator Isaac Lincoln returned
this morning from Washington, o. c..
and other points south, where he has
been for several weeks Mr. Lincoln has
spent good deal of time in the nation
al capital urging the opening of the
Standing Rock and Cheyenne reserva
tIons to settlement, being one of a com
mittse appointed by the Commercial
club to go to Washington for that pur
pose
Mr.. Lincoln today assured the News
chat unless unforeseen obstacles arise,
the bill providing for the opening of
the reservations will pass both houses.
Mr.. Lincoln has received the very best
assurances of this and the most inhuen.
tial members of both houses have prom
ised their hearty support. La speaking
of the matter today, Mr.. Lincoln said
that few realize its magnitude. Said
he:
"The territory to be opened comprises
the western half of both reservations
and a strip eighteen miles wide from
the river through the eastern half, The
boundaries of this strip begin a few
miles north of Evarts and few miles
south Of LeBeau, There are approx
mately 100000 acres Of land in this
part to be opened up and this will fur
nsh homes for thousands, all of which
will be of incalcuable value to Aber-
deem. 1t will be also OF wonderful
benefit to the state as whole, for it
will place 100000 acres of land on the
taxable list, and will furnish settlers in
a splendid country heretofore untitled
When you come to think of it, that
new country is one of the best in the
west Its land is rich and will be
among the best farming sections in the
world, believe. L feel that there is no
doubt that the reservations will be
opened and every business man of this
section should rejoice. If the bill
passes, the opening of the reservation
will take place some time during the
early part of 1909"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-05-07

far; confidence has been restored in all
portions of the country, and nowhere
do conditions appear more promising
and brighter than right here in our own
state, the state Of sunshine, happiness
contentment and prosperity. We have
been making history and progress, all
portions of the state are being rapidly
developed, anu ssttled by a progressive
class of citizens, and the future looks
very bright indeed. Advancement is
the order of the day in South Dakota"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-05-07
Ewert and Lockhart.

Aberdeen American: The battle for
the state !senatorship in this senatorial
district promises to be warm one, with
j. l.. Lockhart as the stalwart candi-
date and A. w. Ewert has been promi
nent in the affairs Of this city for several
years, holding the office of Mayor for
four years, and being one of the state
delegation which has been selected to
the republican national convention.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-05-07
FOR COUNTY, SUPERINTENDENT.

CVT ooCNA 'oI i HI = Gay i,iS-N -
Lake this opportunity Of bringing
my name before the voters of this
county as a candidate Tor the nomi
nation of County Superintendent of
Schools, subject to the decision Of the
Republican voters in the primaries of
June 9th. I have spent four years as
teacher in rural schools, and six years
In village and city schools, being en-
ployed at present as teacher of mathe-
matics in the Pierre High School. II
nominated, and later elected, l shall
put forth my best efforts, and devote
my time diligently towards the ad-
vancement OF the public schools of
Hughes County. 4. L. SMITH.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-05-07
FOR CLERK or oOURTs.

TO the Republican Voters of Hughes
County, South Dakota:
I hereby announce that am can,
=didate for the Republican nomination
for the office Of clerk Of courts Of
Hughes county, subject to your deci
sion at the primary election to be held
Tuesday June 9th, 1908 :
Yours Respectfully, #
III. r. TARBELL.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-05-07
FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS.

j am 9 candidate for the office Of reg
lister Of deeds, and respectfully solicit
the support Of the electors at the June
primaries. II elected 1 will give the
Office duties my personal attention.
CHAs. A. METZGAR.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-05-07
FOR COUNTY AUDITOR.

i respectfully solicit the support Of
the Republican voters at the June pri
maries for the nomination Of county
auditor for Hughes county on the re.
publican ticket. will give the office
my entire time and attention, and all
support given me will be greatly APP
preciated by yours truly.
JOSEPH HILL.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-05-07

In all sections of the state Governor
Crawford is growing in strength, and
the confidence the people of our state
have in him cannot be shaken. The
vote given him will be surprisingly
large
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-05-07
caurTy OFFICIAL PAPER
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

To the electors of Hughes county:
am Z candidate for tho Office Of
treasurer Of Haghss county, subject to
the decision Of voters ct the June
primaries / have been a resident Of
South Dakota since 1876, and Of Hughes
county since 1883. respectfully solicit
the support of electors throughout the
county. NOAH NEWBANks.
".
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-05-07
FOR sHERIFFs

am a candidate for the nomination
Of Sheriff of Hughes county, subject to
the result of the Republican primaries
to be held in June. Support given by
my old and new friends will be appre-
ciated, j W,LAUGHLIN.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-05-07
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.

TO the Republican Voters of Hughes
County:
I desire to announce my candidacy
for the nomination as candidate of the
Republican party for the office of Coun..
ty Treasurer Of Hughes county, subject
tosthe action Of the voters at the Re-
publican Primaries to be held on June
8, 1908. u. G. DAMN.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-05-07
5Fo ii STATES ATTORNEY

FoR STATES ATTORNEY.
respectfully desire to announce that
u am ! cand idate for the office of States
Attorney for Hughes county, on the
Republican ticket, and solicit the
support and operation Of the electors
o. this county ct and before the June
Primary which will determine nomi-
nations.
GLENN W.. MARTENS.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-05-07
FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS.

John w. Latta of Harold is a candi-
date for register Of deeds, subject to the
decision of electors at primaries in June
next. He respectfully solicits the sup
port of electors throughout the county.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-05-07
FoR,,sHER1FF.

thereby announce myself a candidate
for Sheriff, Hughes County, subject to
Republican primaries, June, 1908.
G. w RoHRER.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-05-07
FOR STATES ATToRNEY

i FOR STATES ATTORNEY ss
desire to announce that am q
candidate 81 the June primary elestions
Tor the nomination By the republican
party foI5 states attorney Of Hughes
county The support Of pulican
vstsrs ~ such primary is respe tfuily
solicited. K
ssYRoN s: PAYNE
lsOIk sTATHsH SENATOR
sierre, s.. ~, Nay 1903
"a The otsrs Is Hughes, u yde and
q nlly gonnt iss: sll
'8iss the eqnest of many prominent
81 y, 1nd DAY IA this Ssna torial
G dissflct finally consented to
tant end dats torl ne nomina
e tor from this distfict,
~ IS NJ Repn blican
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-26
RUSSIA DROPS
 DEATH PENALTY

Paris, July 25.-The publication in the New York American of July 16 of Count Tolstoys arraignment of the Russian gov ernments massaeres on the seaffold re calls the fact that Russia, of all countries in the world, was the first to abolish the death penalty for civil crime. The grea- Catharine was moved to this step by read ing Becearia's celebrated work. "Crifni- Eals and Punishments." The bullet and the rope are exclusively for political of lenders and suspects.
 Catharines example was followed, in 176s, by petty Italian prince. A year later Emperor Joseph IL, of Germany End Austria, abolished the death penalty. It was, however. re-established in 1795 by Francis IL In 1S4S the German Revolu- tionary government abolished the death penalty and France followed suit. The German rulers, however, re-establshed the death penalty and so did France in 1858, after Orsinfs attempt upon Napo- leon III.
 To this day the law recognizes the death penalty in France, but President Fal- Heres has never signed a death warrant and has repeatedly declared that he will never do so.
 T Not a single execution has taken place in Belgium since 1863, though the law permits executions. The new criminal code of Norway makes no mention of the death penalty; it is therefore considered abolished Neither does the Prince or Monaco permit executions in his tiny ter- rltory, for which reason the Goulds es- oaped the death penalty in the sensational Monte Carlo murder and robbery case some months ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-26
BY PAUL vILLlERS.

Paris. July 25.-A drama Of infatuated love and hopeless search has ended at Madrid by the suicide of Pedro Teixeira. a handsome and highly educated Portu- guese of great wealth. Last September when staying at Mentone, Senhor Teix- eira saw and fell in love with beautl- full English girl, who. in company with her father, sat at table next to his In the hotel dining room.
 He discovered the lady's name, and by paying slight attentions to her father tried to get an introduction; but the naughty Englshman refused his ao- vances For three days the young Portu- guese had the bliss of gazing at the fairest face he had ever seen. some times he foundly imagined that the blue eyes looked at him with sympathy, but they were quickly averted under the fa- ther,s stern gaze.
 Suddenly both parent and child 'disap- peared. Inconsolable, but not without hope, Senhor Teixeira set to work to track the only woman he had ever loved. He traced the pair to Paris, but 1oupd that they had left for London. In Lon don the forlorn Portuguese sought his be- loved in vain. He searched for her sur name in books of reference, patrolled the parks and fashionable streets, and even employed private inquiry agent. Whiie in the depths of despair, he discovered the girls address, but on inquiry at the house learned that she and her 1ather had left for Canada the day before
 Ten days later the still hopeful lover arrived at Quebec. The pair had left TOT Montreal. At an hotel in that city ne missed them again by few hours. Through a clerks blunder he was put upon a wrong scent and followed mar ried couple of similar name over the Canadian Pacific Railway to vancouver, 1T,
 Despairing of ever gaining a rewaIo for his devotion, Teixeira returned .o Portugal. But love knows no despair' and three months later he was in Lon don again. His mind was made up He resolved to go to his beloved's mousse force his way in if necessary ana oe- niand her hand
 The morning after his arrival ne orovs [, to the Mayfair house where the siri lived. As he alighted from hanson an unexpected sight met his eyes. cer raige was drawn up, and gaping crowu stood with their eyes fixed on the open
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-26
Making Uncle Sam's Word Good.

From Success Magazine.
 Gen. Tom Edgar, the first white child born on Galveston island (his birthday vas in June 1S3T. was returning to Gal weston from Houston, where he had been an honored guest at the dedication of u tablet placed on the site of the first cap itoi of Texas, at Houston. We were seat mates in the smoking car. He told many amusing stories of the early days. Among others, he narrated his experience as d juror in the case of a negro on trial for stealing a mule. It was in 1865, while United States soldiers were still in charge guilty, but the testimony was pretty clear against him. His lawyer, ignoring the testimony, based his defense upon the assertion that the negro could not pos sibly be guilty.
 .Is it not a fact" he said, 'that the federal government promised to every freedman two mules and 60 acres of land? No man can deny it, because it is a fact. My client has not received his promised 60 acres of land.> He has not received h.s rromised span of mules. He has, indeed, got but one mule, as these witnesses have testified, and the United States still owes him another mule and 60 acres of land. leave it to you, gentlemen, he said, turn Ing to the jury, If the facts do not prove conclusively that my client is not guilty cf stealing this mule and can not. under the circumstances, have been guilty"
 "That argument" said General Edgar. "tickled us so that we actually returned verdict of not guilty don't believe the darky ever did get the other mule ond the 50 acres, but we did all we could 10 make Uncle Sam's word good"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-26
DRAMA OF HOPELESS TONE
 ENDS IN TRAGIC SUICIDE

door The lovers heart sank, and not without cause. moment later, leaning upon her fathers arm, decked in bridal array and orange blossoms, vision of loveliness, there came from the hall the maiden whom he had sought so long and lost at last. For a second their eyes met. The girl turned pale, and ap- peared to stagger. But with a proud look she recovered herself and entered the carriage.
 After long investigation the police have just laid their hands on the thieves who committed the daylight robberies at the Louvre some IS months ago.
 During quarrel between man and a woman, one of them made remark about the robberies which was overheard by a detective. They were promptly taken into custody, and so surprised was the man by the suddenness of his arrest that he made confession. His name IS Julian Creau.
 He said that the first robbery from the Louvre had taken place in October, 1soo, when, with an accomplice named Vas seur. he purloined one of the statuettes. Both men were dressed in long over coats, with capes over their shoulders. They passed out with the statuettes hid den beneath their coats, and without arousing suspicion
 A few days later the two men stole another statuette, and the following day one of the mans accomplices stole a number of jewels
 Several accomplices have been arrested
 Sir John Tollemache Sinclair has of fered the French nation, through M. Yves Guyot, IS a testimony of his at- tachment to the entente cordiale, a su- perb work of art, consisting of painting of Christ with the crown of thorns, by Murillo.
 In letter to M. Guyot Sir John states that the picture which is in an excellent to the celebrated Beresford Hope coiiec- tion. from which it was acquired at cost of between three and four thousand
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-26
Keep Your
 Bowels Clean
Use a Gentle Herb Laxative-Don't
 Take Pills.

Take Pills.
 The bowels must be in perfect working order and regularly remove the waste part of the food or the stomach and di- gestiye glands cannot do their work. The mere cleaning out of the bowels with pills or some other violent cathartie is not enough. It is often dangerous, as this violent method may inJure the delicate lin- Ing of the stomach and bowels.
 What is needed is gentle tonic laxa- tive and digestive that will aid digestion, strengthen these organs and expel the waste from the bowels in an easy natural manner and restore them to regular daily movements.
 Dr. Cadwells Syrup Pepsin produces immediate results without pain gripe in obstinate cases of constipation, and It cures indigestion and stomach troubles. Mothers give it to their children. Old yeople use it when doctors have failed Rev A. J. Fletcher Rutherford Tenn. says: 'I am 80 years old. I suffered 50 years with dyspepsia and stomach trou- bic and Dr. Caldwells Syrup Pepsin cured me" Mrs. H. H. Crea. Decatur, Bl., says: Twelve years use in my fam fly has convinced me 1t Is the best rem edy for the many stomach troubles of childhood and it is just as good for grown people" All druggists sell it at 50c and s1 .o0 per bottle.
 Pepsin Syrup Co.,. S2s Caldwell Bldg, Monticello, H., will send a free sample flo any who has never used it and will give it a fair trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-26
The Adventurous Feline.

From Success Magazine.
 Hello, is this the electric-light com pany? Do you take cats down?-yes, cats-she is on a pole, and crying just terribly. She must have been up there a week. for she's just as thinl-What?-Oh this is Fifty-ninth avenue. A big dog is barking at her, too, and she-what street? Why. I don't know; don't live on this street. do I?-Oh, yes, of course!-Bristoi street. the druggist says.-Oh, will you?- You are so good And a man just said she is playing with the transformer and might short-circuit herself, or something We'll thank you very much. I am So glad.-Good-by!'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-26
Hope of Catholics.

Vienna, July 25.-There will be a second St. Clement, if the hopes of Vienna Cath olics are fulfilled. The Vatican authorities have promised to take up the case of the fate Father Clement Maria Hofbaner, a native of Vienna and long a saint in the estimation of his contemporaries.
 As preliminary the remains of Father Clement have been examined by Bishop Marschall and a commission Of prelates. The body was placed in 1920 in a niche of the Redemptorist church in an oaken coffin, sealed by the church author- tles. The seals have been broken by Monsignor Marsehall and an inventory Of the remains taken
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-26
Wash Goods

46-inch Lingerie Cloth, soft sheer finish, for Waists and Children's Dresses. Regular 35c value. Monday and 0Eo Tuesday .................... AJC
 32-inch Persian Lawn, sheer silk finish. Sells regularly for 15c yard flo Monday and Tuesday .l1V
 48-inch French Suit Linen, in white, ivory and natural shades. Regular $100 EQ0 values Monday and Tuesday JOV
 33-inch French Organdies of sheer, smooth quality. Beautiful floral patterns. Regular 25c and 35c values. Special 101N Monday and Tuesday at 1A2V
 A table ladened with 100 pieces of brand new Dress Ginghams, all fast colors, includ- ing all the standard makes. A good time to lay in your supply for childrens school dresses while the patterns are complete. 121ac and 15c values. Monday and 10o Tuesday ..................... .1VV
 A table filled with neat patterns in figured Lawns, Organdies and Batistes for cool dresses Regular 10c 1212c and 15c values. All reduced for busy Monday 71O and Tuesday to instrumentation. ....i2O
 40-inch black India Linon, sheer, smooth quality Warranted Simpsons best black. Regular 2Oc values. Monday and 101c Tuesday special .AHZN
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-26

pounds. Sir John adds that he hopes it will be hung in the Louvre.
 M. Guyot has reported the offer to M. Dujardin Beaumetz. minister of fine arts.
 So far as Paris theatres are concerned the Merry Widow hat and other hats of huge dimensions are doomed from today. No hat which shuts off the view of those sitting behind may in future be worn in the stalls or dress circle.
 This momentous decision was arrived at by the theatres commission at their afternoon session, when, in consequence of numerous scenes in theatres d~.ing the past season, caused by the refusal of ladies wearing large hats to remove them when requested it was decided to prohibit under penalty of a fine, the wearing of hats of excessive dimensions in all theatres.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-26

Back and Side Combs, made of shell and amber, very strong and durable. 25c and 35c values. Mon day and Tuesday =. .18c
 Pearl Pins, in white and colors, with sharp points. Regular 10c values. Mon day and Tuesday ---.-6c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-26
Dutch Collars

Ladies' Dutch Collars, the Fad in neck wear They are in all sizes, solid white, white with colored border, stripes and floral de- signs. Beautiful Wash Ties to match. 06O They are dandy good values for ..-. 2ON
 Ladies Purses and Hand Bags in Walrus, Morocco and Seal. Genuine leather that will give you long service. Their regular price was $2.OO. To make the department busy, QQD Monday, they are only ...--VON
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-26

Ladies' Linen Embroid- cred Handkechiefs, 6 in a box of assorted patterns. Sells regularly for $2.0O box. Special for Monday and Tuesday only --$1.O5
 10 yard bolt of English Twilled Tape, in all sizes. The price was 15c. Mon- day and Tuesday. -s..-. 1Oc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-26

Clinton Safety Pints in all sizes. Regular 1Oc val ue, Monday and
 Tuesday .... ........ DC
 Fresh Water Pearl But tons. in natural colors. Monda wand Tuesday, dozen for ............4 .4c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-26

Stockinet Dress Shields, precipitation proof. Sells regularly for 15c pair Monday and Tuesday. .9c
 Finest quality Pearl Buttons, plain and carved in all sizes. 15c values. Monday and Tuesday,
 dozen :. .. .1Oc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-26

1Oc Jap Fans in all col ors and sizes. They are good and windy. Monday and Tuesday ..6c
 25c Dressing Combs, in black and amber; good quality. Monday and
 Tuesday .. .-..---... .l8c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-26
Al Cute parIInq.

From the Chicago Tribune.
 The girl with the picture hat was looking at the baby hippopotamus.
 "Isn't he a cute little darling?" she said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-26
MORPHINE

and other drug habits are positively cured by Sample sent to any drug hsbitue by Freq mail Regular price 800 PCT bottle ,n as -rsnnsr
 Delta Oh mica Co., et. Louiss Mo