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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-03-25
AN EMINENT DIVINE
Whom it MAY Concern:

To Whom it May Concerns
This is to certify that | am ac-
quainted with Rev. f. A. Campbell
and have known him intimately for
twenty-five years or more. That he
is member of the Nebraska Confer
ence in good standing; that he is a
faithful minister of the gospel and
strong in evangelistic work, and that
he is very devoted to the cause of
Christ and breaches His truth with
great clearness and effectiveness.
Yours respectfully,
JOHN H. MICKEY, Governor.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-03-25

A farmer just over the line in North
Dakota, who came to thisssection of the
country rot SO very many years ago
without a penny, has just sold his farm
for $4,000 in cash. This is another
Illustration of the possibilities Dakota
otfes to the poor man. These possibili-
ties have not become exhausted. There
are still as many remaining as there
have been taken advantage of in the
mast
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-03-25

Down in the Wisconsin legislature
the committe is still investigating the
methods by which Senator Stephenson
secured his nomination in the primaries
In the meantime the senator has been
re- elected by tho joint session and has
gone to Washington. The committee
5mightas well adjourn for its investigat.
ion is all for nanght now.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-03-25

Not long since the electors of Sioux
City voted upon the question of adopt
ing the commission plan of city gov
eminent. At that election 6, 436 votes
were cast against adopting the elastic
plan; and SO in favor of it. And
Sioux City is metropolitan city, too
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-03-25

The Rapid City Stockmen's Celebra-.
ton with three days of exciting and an
tertaining events, April l2-14, is being
advertised in this section BY illumined
post cards. We suspect G. s. Donoho
is ditributor- general On the one we
have received his once familiar chior-
graphy was recognizable at the very
first glance.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-03-25
BONDS AT SOC +.

An old established mandatory Of
high class goods. desires to secure a
little more capital to meet the increas-
ing demand for their product. 1t
offers a small issue Of 6 per cent
coupon bonds at SOC on the ST. s25
bond for $50. 500 bond for $50. For
full particulars address, Drawer 50,
Galesburg, Ill. F25-My 20.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-03-25
= Ut y Z Vo F'SVOf VI J
JOHN H. MICKEY, Governor.

The first calendar Wednesday"
was improved by Champ Clark to get
in a speech of five hours on the tariff
question, 1t was necessary, however,
for the speaker to explain to the re-
publican insurgents that the tariff
bill was the only bill on any calendar.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-03-25
Hope FOR Light Vote

One of those seeking to displace
l every official in the city governm ent
and every officer holding q position
under it, and also to destroy the pre-
sent form, stated yesterday that there
was some show to substitute the COM
mission, provided a light vote was
polled. He declared that all his
crowd would be out.
It is The Most Important
The election to be held on Monday
is of like Importance to laboring men
and property owners; all should find
their way to the ballot box during the
hours which the polls are open.
Don't remain at home election day
and come down town the next morn
ing to inquire results.
Vote to sustain system Of govern
ment that has been tried and found
not wanting. The professional poll
tician is not a part Of it.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-03-25
COUNTY OFFICIAL PAPER
GRAB A ROOT.

Through the advance agency Of
DOane Robinson, a little knot of
greedy politicians have thought to
trick the electors of Pierre into vot-
ing upon themselves a form Of gov
eminent which the schemers are
pleased to call commission plan;
one that can be polished up and ar
ranged to ones liking. 1t is an UNI
tried plan, for the reason that it is
regarded by business men as being
unsafe. Generally speaking, when
ever the proposition to substitute the
commission plan of city government
has reached vote, it has died
abOrnin'.
Gave Voters No Time to Look Into Plan
The surface advocates of substitute
ing the commission plan in Pierre are
sharp, shrewd men. They delayed
the work Of securing the required
number Of petitioners until the fore
noon Of the last day within the time
permitted. In the afternoon of the
same day the city council was sum-
moned in extraordinary session to
submit the question to vote of the
electors to be held next Monday.
Why Some Advocate Change
1t is known that the chief advocates
of the commission plan in Pierre are
men who are planning for personal
gain. Foremost is one Mr.. Elliott,
representative Of the Keene Bond Co.;
this gentleman has large sum Of city
warrants, issued twenty years ago,
which he desires to exchange for
cash. Another, a resident, is anxious
to become the owner Of the water
works plant. And, there are others.
The chiefs have interested number
of honest men to assist in the work of
furthering the chances Of putting the
commission plan into effect in Pierre.
Hopes Blighted
Those who favor the commission
plan of city government had not pro-
ceeded far when their attention was
directed to an existing law which is a
positive bar to adopting the commits
sion plan at this time, if grading con-
tracts are to be completed and other
improvements made. The law was
enacted by the legislature of 1907, and
aimed directly at the commission.
Financiers Favor Present System
Men of ability and experience in
city affairs are for the continuation of
the present form of government. Such
splendid tinaneiers as Mayor Wad-
leigh, ex-Mayor Albright and b. A.
Cummings of the FIRST National Bank
together with other bankers in the
city, when asked, advise electors to
tc vote to continue the present admin
istration. These men have no axes
to grind, and their efforts are in the
interest Of the progress and the peo-
pie in all parts of the city.
Administration Cannot Be Attac ked
Confronted as they are by a popular
city government the commission plan
boomers find 1T difficult matter to
enlist voters in their cause. There is
no friction in council, nor among
men in charge Of the plants owned by
the city The revenues have all been
properly accounted for, and disburse-
ments Of funds have been in a man
ner that has brought to the property
interests of all the best possible re-
suits.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-19

herent, hysterical-I found scribbled line from
Nela.
AS l read it everything else even my affair,
momentarily of minor importance. 1t had been
written at o'clock of that morning-after her inter
view with her fatherl
81 must see you" it said "I've made discovery
that's SO despicable it ought to be funny But can't
laugh. I'm all feverish and parched and my head is
singing. Come me- Gipsy, you get this.
And don't let any it."
The note had been waiting for me since early aft
ernoon and it 5. AS l hurried down the
steps again l could hear the grandfathers clock in
the upper foyer striking like the tolling of bell
felt suddenly | had the night l dashed down the
corridor at Woodmar to find Nella half fainting on
the bed There wasn't doubt to what her dis
covery had been but dreaded to hear it from her.
miss Penning?" l asked hastily as the butler
admitted me-
His face as he turned toward me was white as
his powdered hair. Upstairs, Miss" he said 1acon-
icaly and looked after me as flew past him up the
steps
stopped at the entrance to Nela's apartments.
Voices came out to me, voices with strange, harsh
notes in them The door of the dainty empire sitting
open and | went in recalling, as so
often thinks of trivial things at tense moments, how
Rutherford Pennng had rallied against his step
daughters extravaganza when she planned the deco
ratons, and how finally Nella had settled for them
from Grant Haywood's monthly allowance to her.
The green and gold satin nest deserted save
where By's daily offering of American beauties
dropped whiting in their vases. / took step into
her boudoir-only the tick of the Dresden clock on
the mante greeted me- The voices from further
on--from Nellas bedroom
AS l hestated the door of the bedroom opened
and Jeanne, Nella's. maid, sped through it into my
arms. 'Mad'moiselle mon DieuF' She sprang out
of them and stood trembling. Madmoisele, she
have tor me not to wake er; she wish to Sleep she
say wait an wait-an' when go in
wave of terror swept | pushed her
aside so that she sank heap the floor caught
myself shaking on the threshold, then dashed into
the room beyond.
THE DEATH
The house keeper standing at the foot of the
bed the telephone clutched wildly in her hand Two
housenlaids were staring heplessy over the foot
board third crouched in frantically wiring
her hands 1t seemed centuries before crossed the
room and sank down beside the bed.
Nella her eyes closed in what appeared to be
peaceful rest was lying with one arm flung over the
lace coverlet, the other behind her head. Not a
movement stirred the bedclothes; the face against
the pillows was waxen-only the two lines at the
corners of the mouth were deeply furrowed as
though cut>with knife.
I'm trying to get Doctor the house keepers
thin voice walled miles away Jeanne only called us
FIVE minutes ago-I heard of such careessness
If Mrs. Penning only hereP
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-19

We've kept the baron for Gipsy's La Tosca' un-
less" she sang out with an accompanying litter,
shed rather have Jimmy Would you, my dear?'
in a confidential undertone.
But Gipsy, knowing that she was observed,
shrugged indfferently the while the baron's name
had flooded her brain with memories of the preceding
day For baron de Berenzig had since then ceased to
be considered in the light of unwecome suitor
in his recent role of disintcrested friend
He was merely link in the chain of crcums tances
that yesterdays revelation had pieced together He
had known Dolly ito his discomfort" Did that mean
that the domestic troubles of the De Berenzig family
had been not much due to the baron's overpower-
ing love for me, but rather because the little Nine.
la Baronne" had been unconventional enough at an
earlier date to rebel against the eternal triangle?
could only wonder, l answered Cissy that it didn't
matter whom was have the pleasure of "knihng" "
PLAYING AT LOVE
There were to be two scenes from the opera-one
Scarpia demanding of Tosca the price of her lovers
freedom the other the finale of the act with Scarpa
dead and the woman bending over him to place the
lighted candles at either side of his body.
When the Frenchman called to the stage went
feeling like mechanical doll, all CLASSY stare and
stiff joints that needed oiling Geraud danced about
as one pose tried after another and satisfied
him.
"Abandon-abandon; that is what we want,
friendsl" he cried. He turned beseechngly to the
baron: Forget that you you; forget everything
save that you who loves her and she is a
and hates you!"
Perry center table gave loud chuckle. Bet
take others, Geraud, who haven't any personal
feelings in the matter"
I laughed with him. my one thought being that it
the wisest thing to do. But baron Bercnzig
went vivid scarlet. His eyes drove themselves into
mine his teeth came together with sharp click
The mist vanished from my brain. I stared at him
in amazement noticing for the first time that his
eyes bloodshot and their expression not quite
clear.
Abandon monsieur" he muttered in French, you
shall have it" And suddenly he grasped my arms,
dragging me to the sofa near the center of the
stage, bending so that his face almost
touched mine. l shrank back all numbness gone
from my senses, recoling from the evident sug-
gestion of his breath my face. "You laugh" he
sent the words tingling into my ear, you think it
amusing to--rnake game Of You have played
with me- held me up for ridicule"-
"Be careful pleasel' begged IN Geraud"-
But the artist had not heard He was expressing
to group of onookers his delight at the success of
our efforts. Now we have i'll That is better. Once
again, my friendsl"
| had pushed baron de Berenzg from me and
sprang to my feet the whirng as caught
hold of the sofa to steady myself. Wasn't that
enough for afternoons I'm lttle-tred."
"Oh. come. Gipsy. you didn't tire easily the
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-19

night you danced with Carley' "Its confoundedly
pretty picture Let's have it again!" came from all
those the stage.
eff you will, mademoisel1e,' pleaded Geraud
laughed to hide my trembling. "Oh if it's as
important all that
But this time drew back instinctively. The
he leaned over me was transformed no longer the
suor pleading his cause, longer the friend he had
chosen to paint himself no longer the lover
demanding that hear him, but Scarpia, flushed with
wine, determined, reentless Nella's warning to be
careful came back to mel afraid of him. I
wanted to cry out as he came closer almost suocat-
ing me, and yet dared not l reached up my hands
to push him way He caught them, his pupils
dilated, and as a murnur of appreciation foated
toward US he laughed-and brought his lips down to
mine
THE BARoNS TRICK
1t had been only the fraction of second yet 1
realized with unequvocal drectness all it meant
that his declaration of friendship had been ruse a
trick to enable him to be seen about with me until
some occasion should arise to force affairs to a
climax
There was nothing left for me to do could only
accept the hints, the congratulations sacrifice what
reputation had left. 1 had defied the unwrtten law
of my world-that money or position made
eligible for matrimony and were the only adjuncts
had even made myself conspicuous after fashion
reserved exclusively for natrons. And it would
clamor for the penalty had to pay. An engage
ment was the only explanation of the scene just
enacted. had to smile dumbly when baron de Ber-
'enzig ntmated that it would be Accounted for in
the future"
felt shaky uncertain, all the fight gone out of
me The strain of yesterday and today had left me
too limp to combat the possibilities of tomorrow
tried to put aside the tragcs of the case as the baron
accompanying me as matter of course when l left
facing in the motor, begging me to believe it
love that carried him off his feet to give him the
opportunity to prove his sdevotion-n short hurnby
asking ME to marry him. when he knew there was
nothing else could do.
After all there were nunberless girls who had done
the same thing Why should not yield gracefully
now that the game was fairly lost? Even Nella had
eventually troddcn the beaten track and satisfied
1t was quite relief to have at last made up ones
mind even if the making up" had been involuntary
was destined, it seemed, to become Nine la Baronne
de Berenzig and had been from the very first Other
wise why would fate have made all her plays against
me? had dashed my head too often against the
stone wall of convention to know how hard it was
and it had been proved there wasn't even chance of
scaling it.
When reached home after leaving the baron at
his apartments with an agreement talk things over
more calmly the following day can't recall now
what said in the but it must have been inco-
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-19
AS TOLD TO RITA WEIMAN

NE is apt to look back upon riot Of events
very much as one sees a riot of color-con-
fused by details, yet never forgetting the
force Of the thing as a whole.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-21
Standard Oil Decision
Gx1:sl .ss Big Sensation

Washington, November 2o.--tspecial y
The decision of the United States cir
cult court at ST. Louis today in the suit
brought to dissolve the Standard OH
company of New Jersey, which, OF
course, is the ''granddaddy'' of ali the
lesser concerns being operated by the
giant corporation. created something OF
a sensation In government circles. The
news spread all over Washington within
a few minutes after 1t was received over
the wires. At first 1t could hardly be
credited, as the first information natur-
ally came in the shape of a bulletin. But
later the papars came out on the streets
and then it was known to a certainty that
the Rockefeller combination had received
what seemed to be body blow at last.
During the last two years of the Roose-
welt administration there was great
deal of talk as to what the government
was going to do to the trusts through
prosecution that could be pressed under
the Sherman antitrust law, but Mr.
Roosevelt's lawyers up In the department
of justice appeared to do mostly talk
ing and they brought few If any of the
much talked of public malefactors' to
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-21
United States Will Probably
Send Warships With Demands
IN IMPORTANT CONFERENCE
Statement Is Issued BY the Nicara-
guam Legation at Washington
Claiming That Americans Were
Given Fair Trial.

Washington, November 20.1That the
and Nicaragua has reached the acute
stage was evidenced tonight when Score
tary of State Knox sent for his colleagues
in the state department and for the as
sistant secretary Of the navy and his aids
to meet In conference in his home. For
over the situation. The result Of their de-
liberation was not made public, but 1t was
not denied that more warships are to be
despatched south at once.
when does she sail?" Acting Secretary
of the Navy winthrop asked Rear Ad-
of Secretary Knox's residence
Monday" responded the naval Of
fcer.
Neither would explain the meaning of
the question or answer.
The day was replete with conferences
on the Nicaraguan situation Acting Sec
retary winthrop in the morning held a
long session with Admiral Potter and his
assistant, Captain Chandler. Immediately
at the conclusion of the meeting Mr..
Baboock, private secretary to Knox, was
summoned to Mr.. Winthrops Office.
There was a rumor today that marines
from the canal zone are under orders.
A declaration from the state department
as to what course this government will
pursue with respect to the situation is ex-
pected before the close of tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-21

law. However this decision rendered at
st. Louis came as a sort of sumner,
and people are saying tonight that it
really begins to look as II the Standard
is going to have trouble even IL the COM
bination may not actually be broken up.
The case. besides Its intrinsic import
ance on account of the enormous extent
of the ramifications of the Standard COM
pany and connections" said Solicitor
General Bowers, the acting head of the
department Of Justice 'is of the great
est Importance from legal view, in
asmuch as it and the tobacco company
cases are the first attacks upon an ag-
gregation of several Industrial companies
into combination through stock proprie-
torship and stock agreements
The Addystone Pipe and Steel company
case which was decided in favor of the
United States by Judge (now PresidenD
Taft and which decision was affirmed
by the supreme court OF the United
States. related only to q combination be-
tween separate and independent COM
panies which had been formed by trade
agreement. parcelling out the territory
for the supply of the market and SO sup
pressing competition.
Wade II. Ellis. assistant to the Attor-
ney General, in charge of trust matters.
expressed qualification at the action of
the court.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-21
Men Given Full Hearing.

Washington. November .-(Special.)-A
statement was issued by the Nicaraguan
legation here this afternoon that informa-
tion had been received from the Me
araguan government to the effect that
Cannon and Groce had been given a full
hearing before a courtmartial previous
to their execution.
The statement follows:
1.-The Nicaraguan government informs
the legation that Leroy Cannon and
Leonard Groce two well-known adven-
turers, were taken prisoners at Rio San
Juan and pleaded guilty of locating mines
in order to blow up two vessels carrying
government troops. In fact, they were
found in flagrante. They were tried by
a military court, given a full hearing
and sentenced to death, in accordance
military laws.
This legation is waiting for the certi-
fled documents of the process which will
show that Cannon participated In several
revolutions against Honduras and Mic
aragua and proves that the men were
tried in legal way and that the sentence
was justified.
THE legation, while deploring this in
cident, feels confident that when the facts
are better known 1t will be seen that
the military court did not exceed its
powers and that the relations between the
two countries will not suffer"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-21
Movement of Rebels.

Bluehelds, Nicaragua. November 20
-Special)-It was reported here today
from the interior that the revolutionists
have entered the provinces of Segovia and
Matagalpa In the northern part of Mic
aragua, and are practically In control of
both
The residents of the provinces in many
cases have Joined the revolutionists, de-
posing the Zelayan officials, who here
tofore considered their positions safe.
Matagalpa and Segovia were considered
two of the strongest Zelayan provinces in
the republic and with them In the hands
of the rebels Zelayas position becomes
more precarious.
The revolutionists have occupied the
large cities in each province, including
Segovia and Matagalpa. There was sharp
fighting at both. according to reports re-
ceived here and the Zelayan officials made
a determined stand. They were unable
to hold out, however in the face of the
reinforcements that are constantly join
ing the revolutionists forces.
The government posts, Of which are
several among the mountains near Sego-
via, were captured with the stores OF
supplies and ammunition they contained.
The loss Of these will seriously hamper
Ze!aya's operations.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-21

-..any miners rescued alive.
Search for John Jacob Astor.
Standard OIL again knocked out.
Nicaragua must come to terms.
Washington excited over decision.
French Premier answers Pape.
ABesemer men entertained in Atlanta.
a-Alabama Normal is Livingston's pride.
White ribbons thrown into the dust.
Antis strong in North Alabama.
Pest bearing down on Alabama
EPresident Taft returns to his desk
Signed article Is omnibus sign.
E-Amenders now seem to have hopeless
task.
willett speaks at Hippodrome and
Cunningham at Bijou this afternoon.
Bessemer has $4,000 fire.
President Finley and party here for
few hours.
House blow up by dynamite at Brook
side.
Treble Clef to give three concerts.
6-Many miners are found living
7-Calhoun amenders on run.
S-Defenders active in home stretch.
8-Automobile news.
10--Alabama ties with Tulane.
Harvard defeated by Yale.
u-Basketball season opens soon.
14-Birningham social news.
15-The burning question.
17-Pioneer Days.
M-Passing of the Seminoles.
22-Wants niece to follow her lead.
23-LiQuor question viewed in England.
24-Nicholas Wall street letter.
25-Gossip about the amendment fight.
26-Guy Mannering, classic in page.
27-Missing limbs haunt owners.
2S-Editorial comment.
Ned Brace discusses conditions in Ala
bama.
2s-Notes and comments. by DIR. J. C.
Hiden.
Electing Speakers, No. /, by Saw
oyard.
The Misfortunes of Genius, by DR.. w.
e. Evans.
SO-vital statistics of France
S1-German women aid colonization.
82Heart to Heart Talks.
33-Man wins fame in his old age
s4-Literary Lights and Shadows
35-Slump in prices In stock market.
Wheat market shows weakness.
Cotton declines IA to II points
87-Mandy and the turkey.
3S-How shaving became popular.
Se-Amusements
40--Dolly Dalrymple's page.
A-Howard will speak at Ensley.
42-Story Of passion plays.
42-After 80 years he wins bride.
44-China's Iron Backbone. by Frank G..
Carpenter.
45-Great Thanksgiving football game.
Our Thanksgiving Proclamation.
46-Our Young Folks.
47-Mr. Batch's Thanksgiving.
Hoolingan's Thanksgiving dinner.
Thanksgiving with Buster.