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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-05-20
THE FOREST SERVICE.

Denver, Colo, May l7.--That the
country may have the most complete
compilation of data on forest fires,
the Forest Service has invited the CO.
operation of the members of the state
conservation and forest commissions
with forest officers, and in a letter to
the District Forester in this city CON
corning this years work in his Dis
trict, Forester Pinchot says:
Last fall the Forest Service at
tempted to collect from the Washing
ton office data upon forest fires
throughout the United States. We
got excellent reports from few
states, but no information whatever
from many of them. This was due,
in some cases, to the failure of the
proper officers to make careful reports
and in other cases to the utter
lack Of any state organization to han
die forest fires and the complete alb
sence of any record of them.
The fire problem is such a funda-
mental one that the Service desires to
get as complete statement as posi-
BILE this coming season and we feel
that time and money are we'll spent
for this purpose. The best results
will doubtless be secured by localizing
the work as far as possible and max
ing large number of officers and or
CARNATIONS each responsible for re-
ports upon small territory.
'"There are now conservation COM
missions in thirty eight states and
territories. These commissions are
anxious to promote forest conserva
ton in any way they can, and in
the states which do not contain
National Forest states better results
will, / think, be secured if the Dis
trict Foresters gather data from every
possible source, and also cooperate
with the state conservation commits
sions.
The members of the South Dakota
Commission are: Hon. Robert j
Gamble, Chairman, Yankton, S. Oak
Hon. Doane Robinson, Secretary
Pierre, S. D. Hon. Samuel H. Lea
State Engineer, Pierre, S. D. Hon
E. W. Martin, Deadwood S. D. Hon
O. G. Dokken, Commissioners Of
School and Public Lands, Pierre, ). D
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-05-20
PUT MORE ACRES IN CEREALS.

There is no danger Of overproduc-
tion of breadstutfs and meat and dairy
products in this country. Extension
of the area Of cultivation approaches
the limit more and more, and it does
not keep pace with increase Of popu-
lation. The demands of the domestic
market for consumption advance out
of proportion to production, and the
surplus for export is relatively dimin-
ishing while the worlds requirements
increase. The export Of farm pro-
ducts is still our mainstay for paying
for imported merchandise and will
continue to be so while the cost of
manufacturing is artifcially kept up,
for exports necessarily come into
competition with foreign products of
the same kind. We not only need to
extend the area OF land cultivated for
the staple crops, but to improve
methods of cultivation and reduce
cost of production 80 far as practical
! BILE
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-05-20
PUSHING ON TO PIERRE
A Great Trunk Line Has Engineers in
the Field Locating Line to Pierre.

George w. Sewers, general coun-
sci of the Minneapolis and st. Louis
Railroad company and L. G. Scott,
general auditor of said road, were in
Pierre for the purpose Of comforting
with the officers of the Duluth, Pierre
y Black Hills Railroad company,
says the Pierre Daily Dakotan.
1t is understood that the Minneapo-
lis & st. Louis people have been Civ
Ell an option on the property Of the
Duluth, Pierre & Black Hills Rail-
road company, covering the grade be-
tween Aberdeen and Pierre and that
they will Immediately undertake an
investigation of the line, with the
view, that if found feasible and justi-
fable, they will complete and put in
operation the proposed road. A care
full investigation will be undertaken
at the earliest practicable moment
and it will no doubt soon be definitely
known what the results are.
Absolute control of the grade, rs
well as control of the corporate or
ganization, has been turned over and
the stockholders elected the follow
ing persons as directors: j.. F. Day,
w. w. Cole, George w. Sewers
George f. Piper, l.. G. Scott, all of
Minneapolis, Minnesota, and j. c..
Eager and A. w. Ewert Of Pierre.
fHla h.,n rI 80 IL
following officers: Geo. w. Sewers,
president; A. w. Ewert, vice presi-
dent; l.. q. Scott, secretary; John I.
Newell, assistant secretary; w. w.
Cole, treasurer.
Much will depend OH the cordial CO.
operation of the citizens of Pierre
and the towns along the proposed
line, as to the ultimate conclusion
that will be reached and action taken
iby the Minneapolis 4 st. Louis peo-
| pie.
| The fact that Il. +. Day, vice-presi-
dent of the Minneapolis s, st. Louis
Railroad company, and president Of
| the Minnesota, Dakota & Pacific Rail
| way company, company having re-
Gently constructed and put into
Operation about $50 miles Of railroad
in this state, and Mr.. Sewers, Mr.
Scott and Mr.. Cole also being general
officers af the same lines, is assurance
of the good faith of the undertaking
Oh the part of these gentlemen, and
of the careful consideration Of the
project undertaken. and if undertake
en- that the construction and operation
| of the road is III the hands and under
the control of men amply able to
| prosecute the work to completion and
give to the city Of Pierre location
upon what is known as the Hawley
lines Of railroad in the United States.
1T is considered by prominent citi-
zens of Pierre that this is the best
new railroad connection for Pierre
that could be made, and we are conf :
dent that sufficient encouragement
may be found for the building of the
line as now being considered.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-05-20
WAS SHOT TO DEATH
Murderer Lansing Fired Upon Pursuing
Officers and Was Killed.

Presho, $. D., May ls.-The body
of the wife of William L. Lansing, a
blacksmith, was found in the cellar
of their home last night with the head
crushed by hammer. The husband
was missing at the time and was sns-
pected of the crime. A sheriff and
posse Immediately began search for
the man. After securing the country
all night they discovered him twenty
two miles north of Presho in a claim
shack on the Brule reservation. He
began fight against capture and was
shot through the chest, two bullets
taking effect. He lived but short
time.
Positive proof is at hand to warrant
the statement that Lansing's crime
was premeditated. He had threaten
ed his wife and her brother because
OF divorce proceedings which she had
started on account OF cruelty.
The crime occurred about 2 o clock
Wednesday afternoon. The three
children were at school. The victim
was evidently stunned by a blow OF
the fist, carried into the cellar, her
skull crushed by hammer, the body
hidden under the floor, covered over
and partly buried. Lansing remained
at the house six hours after his crime
He worked about the yard waiting
for darkness, when it was planned to
Kill the children. He ate supper with
the children over the cellar door.
The little girl noticed blood stains
She suspected him and reported to the
authorities. A searching party made
the discovery of the body seven hours
after the crime. Lansing started
north at dark after failing in an at
tempt to kill the children.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-05-20
THIS is THE SPOT.

Where the suns little brighter and the skies
are more serene.
Where the blooms little sweeter and the grass
bit more green.
Where Nature isn't just loving mother but q;
And queen of perfect beauty That's South
Dakota!
Where kindness is proverbial and honestys the
same
Where hearty hospitality has the region
fame
Where right down meanness'' ism even known,
except by name.
And friends friends TO count on-That's South
Dakota!
Where big hearts. true and tender ant, yet brave
and stanch abound
Where God so gives his blessings that the proofs
of them are found
In the glory of the harvests in people hale and
sound
In contentment, peace and plenty,That's South
Dakota!
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-05-20
BURkE's GOOD PLAN.

Washington, May l7.--Representa-
tive Burke introduced bill for the
opening of a half million acres of
land in the Rosebud reservation and
Senator Gamble offered a bill for
opening Pine Ridge reservation. The
Burke bill includes all the Rosebud
reservation in Meyer and Washa-
baugh counties north of the tenth
parallel and south Of the Big White
river, except Indian allotments.
MI. Burke has included as new
feature of his bill the provision that
toWnsites shall be chosen by the gov
eminent before the state makes it's
selection of lands, and that ten acres
of each TOWNSHIP shall be reserved for
school, park and public purposes
He also provides that 20 per cent of
the net proceeds from the sale of land
shall be set aside for school houses
and other public buildings or in the
improvement of townsites. Another
new provision of the Burke bill re-
selections in the same township il
the original selections are let by al
lotment. The Burke bill has the ap-
prevail of the Indians, and it is believ-
ed the interior department will favor.
it, as 1t is acceptable to Major Nc.
Laughlin.
Mr.. Burke has Just been advised by
the geological survey that it expects
the report from the three biologists
now looking into the mineral lands in
Standing Rock and Cheyenne River
reservations to be filed by July i. BY
the early withdrawal of mineral lands
from settlement it is certain these
two reservations will be open for
registration in the fall and for filing
next spring,
The steel trust won its demand for
a tariff ON ironoore. 1t was not q
creditahle day for consuming public
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-05-20

Que battalion of regulars from Fort
Smelling, Mimi, near Minneapolis,
comprising about 1926 men and Off
GERS, will be in camp with the South
Dakota National guard at Watertown
at the regular annual assembly for
field instruction and target practice
from July to July IA.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-05-20

It's worth living until 1920 to see
what the headline man will do to the
title "World' s Tercentennial EXPOSE
ton to Commemorate the Three Hun
dredth Anniversary of the Landing of
the Pilgrim Fathers and the Found
ing Of New England when the press
committees copy comes in.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-05-20

The state school land department
was the successful bidder for bonds
recently authorized to be issued for
the extension of the improvement Of
the municipal waterworks system at
Iroquois. The money is furnished
from the permanent school fund and
draws per cent interest.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-05-20

A grading contractor is authority
for the statement that the Chicago i,
Milwaukee & ST. Paul Railway
company has awarded the con-
tract for extending two Of its
lines. One from Orient to Stickney,
the other, from Presho to a point in
North Dakota.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-05-20

If sight signals fail we might prize
off some campaign spellbinder with a
megaphone voice to call up Mars.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-05-20

The proposed tax on incomes over
S., 600 a year doesn't seem to worry
"the man in the street..
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-05-20

Tariff for protection ought not to
mean tariff for revenue which the
other fellow must pay.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-05-20

The commission appointed to in
quire into the matter found that Mrs.
Nette G. Whitcher of Highmore, an
inmate of the state insane asylum at
Yankton, should be retained in that
institution. Mrs. Whitcher claim ed
that she was perfectly sane, and that
she was confined in the asylum at the
behest of relatives who had designs
on her property.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-05-20

Over eighty steam rigs are at work
between Huron and Pierre turning
over the sod. Most of the new acre
age broken will be sown to flax.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-05-20

The a. O. U. w. grand lodge will
convene in Pierre on May %. n
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-05-20

One of the most interesting features
of the Dakota homecoming celebra-
ton to be held in Aberdeen June H.
l7-lS will be a band of 500 Sioux In
dams the earliest settlers" of the
Dakotas--who will come from off the
reservations for the occasion.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-05-20

A United States detective has been
at Pollock, hunting for some horses
stolen from the Cheyenne River reser-
walton two years ago. He has dis
covered several head in Campbell
county, which are in the possession
of innocent purchasers.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-05-20

A great many catfish are daily being
taken from the Missouri river. A kiC
holds the high hook, having dragged
ashore one which brought up thu
beam of 26 pounds.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-05-20

Bishop Hare is reported to be crit
ically i'll, and but slight hopes are
held out for his recovery. Few men
have won for themselves so large a
place in the hearts of the people as
has Bishop Hare, in his generation of
work in this state. He is a great
man, and his labors have been crown
ed with success that place him in a
niche in our states history to be en-
Wed. All, irrespective Of religious
creed, will join in the hope that he
may be spared for future years Of
usefulness and the enjoyment of the
realization Of his life work. Airing
ton San
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-05-20

Opportunity is ripe for South Da-
Dota With wheat around the 81 .25
mark, with present indications of even
a higher price, the vast unsettled re-
gions in the wheat land of the state
are calling the homeseeker and the
investor. Already the roads are
crowded to the limit of present facili-
ties. With this present tendency and
with all the native good that the state
possesses, together with the fact that
her soil is the best to add wealth
and population, better population
and then wealth unto itself
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-05-20

Vegetation, which has been held
back by dry and unreasonable wealth
er throughout the state, was given
impetus Sunday night by rainfall
and crop prospects are up to the
average.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-10-25
CAPT. FRED slMoNps DEAD.
Passed Away Friday Afternoon in Aus
tin After LONG illness.

tin After Long illness.
The death OF Capt. Fred Simonds In
Austin Friday afternoon at $50
brought genuine sorrow to many
hearts In this city where he was well
known and had many friends. b
He had been In very bad health for
a long time. and for the past month
was critically III and his friehSs knew
his life was wavering In the balance
but as long as there Is life there is
hope. and they continued 70 cherish
the hope. slight as It was. that there
yet may be a turn, in the tide of life
which would bring back to him health
and strength. Their hopes however,
were vain, and day by day the spark
grew fainter. and finally went out at
the hour stated.
Capt, Simonds was IS years Of age
was educated at the A. and NJ. college.
was q general ~favosite among the stu
dents while there. and was captain Of
his company. the Houston Rifles. II
was while in school at the A. and NJ.
college that he. met Miss Mabel Rob
inson OF this city. TO whom he was
united in marriage in April 1904. Capt
and Mrs. Simonds made their homo
In Austin aud be was connected with
the general land office until his health
failed some months ago. Since then
he has spent the time In West Texas
and recently made a trip 10 the Phil
ippines In. search OF health. but with
ouB avail. " 80, - ~
besides his b>extbroken wife. two
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-10-25
MOVING pscrvss o

The moving picture show Is deilsh'.
ing large crowds nightly with some OF
the finest pictures ever shown here
and splendid illustrated songs. and
music by HolIck's orchestra, The man
agement has made a change In the
hours. opening the doors now ut '''o
and giving a continuous performance.
The bill for tonight Is fine
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-10-25
"'f56l!l!I! =
4. and N .b!ssss.s sssk.l'. Allen
Academy Defeated Houston
Al u sAHsAsPs'- Nes

saturday was a great day In foot
ball circles. Both the A. and Nj. col
lege and Allen Academy had games
with exceptionally strong teams and
Bryan, whose rsople are loyal to both
these institution. was all anxiety over
the result OF both games. A. and NJ.
MAYED the Haskell Indians at College
and Allen Academy played Houston
Heiehts nj Houston. Both games were
o BY the home teams In the finest
exhibition Of football ever e e In
Texas. The Eagle only regrets that u
has not the space to give both games
In detail.
The A. and NJ. boys defeated Has
kelI BY the staggering o OF 10 to
o. in a brilliant game which was wilt
messed by the entire corps and campus.
and many from Bryan. The indians
played a fine game. but A. and Ms
team since the addition OF Kelly and
Bolante is simply invincible The
line was like a stone wall. and in kicks
end runs. forward passes, and line
bucks. they far outclassed the Indians.
Only the Saturday before the Has
keli team defeated the State uniyer'
ssty ct Dallas by the score OF IL TO o.
and now that A. and NJ. has defeated
the Indians by even a higher score
IL looks like A. and N. has the better
of the University. The people are go
ing to Houston on Nov. sth. confident
OF seeing A. and NJ. win the victory.
Allen Academy had a hard game
with Houston Heights, but won out by
the score Of i6 to .. At times II look
ed dark for Allen. the first half end
ing . TO 5 In favor Of Houston. In the
second half however. the Aliens rallied
and played fine ball. bringing victory
out OF defeat. and came home that
night covered with glory. the undis'
puted preparatory school champions OF
Texas.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-10-25

Rev. and Mrs.s q. a. Fbster Of HAr.
vey. left today for Waco and win re.
side there. Rev. Foster viii attend the
Southwestern Theological Seminary.
He will make regular trips back 20 this
county to preach to some Of the
churches OF which he Is pastor.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-10-25

Lost-one black and white spotted
Walker hound gip. about o year old
My name on collar. Notify me and
will pay for trouble. J. NJ. Caldwell
W. N
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-10-25

mourn the loss Of husband and father.
They have the tenderest sympathy
of-their many friends here and in Aus.
I'm. a.
+, The funeral was conducted in Austin
yesterday afternoon at 3 O'Clock.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-10-25

You need not be a Tailor or Clothier and yet you will
instantly recognize the difference between our clothes and other
clothes. They are made for us by the Master Tailors and Design.
ers. The young man who wants to be original had better see this
showine-the world lovessWinners-and you'll look every inch a
Winner with one of our Suits or Overcoats. Business men who
are particular about their clothes will appreciate our extraordinary
collection Of Ready to- Wear Hand Tailored Clothes" priced so
reasonable that il is within the reach Of every gentleman TO dress
becominsy at little cost. Economical. too, for while our prices
are as low as others. our Clothes are better.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-10-25
are all blended, welded and wrought into
these Mastered Tailored Clothes for
Men and Young Men

Your clothes have so much to do with your
business and social standing that you canno
afford to be contented with ordinary kinds.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-05-16
Corset Covers
TheLargeSt and Most Complete
Line n the City
If you attend the sale Monday, you'll be
surprised at the bargains offered

One lot lace trimmed Corset Covers ~
Corset Covers lace trimmed ribbon run 90
May Sale Special ZOc
soc Corset Cover made quality muslin trimmed with
Val lace insertion to form yoke. ribbon 90
Corset Covers with lace and
embroidery insertion, also ribbon May 40
Corset very fine cambria trimmed with lace
and embroidery and ribbon Special May 20
Corset Covers material yoke formed Of Val lace and
insertion, also ribbon Especially priced 20
Corset Covers made Of fine
orodery insertion and ribbon Especially 90.
pIlCeu at CVN
Corset Covers made lace and
embroidery medalions edged with ribbon c1 10
run May sale Special B4'4V
Corset Covers. quality
and trimmed Swi embroidery q
Special this May 9II5
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-05-16
GOWnS

Zoe Night Dresses, trimmed and enbroderv
seruon button and sipovers May Sale ...... DOC
S"Vo nt dresses trimmed with lace embroidery 20
and tucks button and sipovers May sale Special - oSc
Night Dresses trimmed with embroidery.
edgng and ribbon sipovers only ........... nc
S9 night Dresses trimmed with embroidery. insertion 90
ana eosns button down front May Sale Special. CSc
20 Night Gown trimmed with insertion embroi5ev and
rbpon run finished with tucks. slpover Ct "a
~ NiaS Ss'e FIlce special PI'0|
S0g GoWn beautiful fussy affair trimmed erbroicry
ace ana tVcks, very button and G. 70
p'Fe S'Sies' Nay sale special PA'tJ
3ZI6 Gown dainty affair extra fine material trimmed
with linen tochon and very embroidery also ribbon rn
stpover style only, all sizes May e. Oo
>SUO Gown made with yoke embroidery
aol a charming dainty garment sipover only co 90
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-05-16
May PdTdsOL Specialize
Regular So. 90 PdrGSOL for
$500

And beauty. Made Of an extra good quality
linen. daintily embroidered. natural wood handle
and non-rust white enamel steel frame. These par
asols at this price viii not last long. An early call
will be necessary.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-05-16
50. 25 White Duck Skirt
$500

We defy competition. Never before in our his
tory have We offered such a value as this. The
skirt is gored model, four yards around bottom
finished with two folds Of self-same material A
good range OF sizes.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-05-16

This will be the last chance. There ara lust "a
suits IN all, and Monday they will go out With a
rush; so come early They are the latest new spring
models a good assortment Of coIors and si IN,
Be represented iii
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-05-16
So. so Princess Dresses
1896

Made Of an excellent quality of the fine white
lingerie lawn, daintily trimmed with fine lace in
Serton AMI spplique-they are fashionabiy fash
Toned in the Empire Princess effect-have the stun
ming new long sleeves-skrt trimmed with deep
1ounce and cluster tucks and insertion All sizes.
An early call for these yill be necessary.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-05-16
$3.50 White Serge Coat
81. IS

4 iaunty affair in womens and misses sizes.
semi-fttiug model, nicely trimmed with buttons.
Just the kind of a garment for all kind Of wear.
While they last Monday at the above quoted price.
Come i'm a good range of sizes.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-05-16

4 beautiful skirt, of the newest midsummer
models, gore effect. handsomely trimmed with mar
row silk bands. buttons and cluster tucks. Either
cream or white shades. \ good range of sizes
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-05-16

This slip Is about as necessary as a dress. II IS
used q separate lining, can be adopted to use
for any color dress. They are made with deep
hounce trimmed with tucks and fine lace and inser-
ton goSd showing Of the plain white. as well as
pink blue and black Sizes from s. to 90