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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-10-21

Up to date twenty-siN states have
spoken through their legislatures in
favor Of an amendment to the feder-
al constitution providing for the cleo
ton Of senator's by direct vote. The
states that have taken this action
are New Jersey, Oklahoma, Nebras-
ka, Utah, Arkansas, Minnesota,
Kansas, Texas, Illinois, Indiana,
South Dakota, Idaho. Washington,
North Carolina, Tennessee, Montana,
Pennsy lyania, Kentucky, Colorado,
Louisiana, Oregon, Michigan, Iowa,
Missouri, w iscons in and Nevada.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-10-21
lie Pierre Free Press
COUNTY, OFFICIAL PAPER
4 Entered In the postoftice at Pierre, s. d
B as second class matter.
oRNcRoP ESTIMATE;
By "a ID. SA.TTERLEE.

The state census department. has
prepared its estimate on the corn
crop Of this state for this year, but
they are subject to slight revision, as
they have been prepared somewhat
hurriedly, that the data may be used
by Gov. Yessey in his southern and
eastern trip. The showing is 2, 5000
acres planted to corn this year, a gain
OF 1856 900 acres over last year. The
total yield is placed at s6,33s, 900
bushels, q gain of 1o, 1856, 200 bushels
over the yield Of last year. Bon
homme county stands at the head OF
the corn counties Of the state with a
yield this year Of 1850, 900 bushels,
Outside Of the record, Joseph Pit
lick, of Sully county, today said that
his corn crop this year of yellow
Minnesota corn is husking 40 bushels
to the acre; that he tried seed of a
larger variety Of corn which he
brought from Iowa, when he farmed
before coming here, and that thusks
10 bushels to the acre and that it
matured as well as the same variety
OF corn ever did for him in Iowa.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-10-21

Old Yorktown, down in Virginia,
is celebrating the 12sth anniversary
of the surrender of CORVALLIS, which
practically ended British rule in this
country. The celebration is under
the direction of defendants of the
signers of the declaration of independ-
ence and the Yorktown Historical.
Society. There are fifteen historical
spots at Yorktown, each of which
had something to do with the CAPT
:tulation Of CORVALLIS, and each one
OF these is preserved for their histori-
cal value. The occasion is always
one Of the greatest in that section of
the country and thousands of people
have hocked there is witness the ex-
ercises, which will be concluded to-
day. .s }
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-10-21

Although the former great cattle
range between the Missouri river and
and the Black Hills, has been occn-
pied w homesteaders, cattle ship
ments from the state at large promise
to keep up with their past great vol
ume. AS an instance Of what the
small ranchers Off rmers are doing,
John Summerside, who owns large
tract Of. land near Harold, has just
sold from his farma solid trainlosd
OF thirteen carloads of cattle. for
which he received more than So, 900
in cash
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-10-21

The preliminary figures of the state
census department on the yeild Of
oats and barley for this year are
ready. They show a yield Of 44,s41,-
QUO bushels Of oats, q gain of SIC, ooO.-
600 bushels over last year g yield, due
largely to increased acreage. The
barley crop is 10. 1854 900 bushels, a
loss OF 1850, zoo, on q slightly ihcreas-
ed acreage. the yield to the acre this
pear being but 2O.7 bashsas against
28.2 last year.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-10-21

The following is q very truthful re.
mark: ssThe man who grows up in
hts native townis regarded as a boy
BY his elders until he is well started
down the declivity Of life that ends in
ID hole. The stranger who comes in.
to i place is more often pushed to the
front than the young man who has
grown up with the town. Thissis the
reason why 30 many young men be-
come dissatisfied with their home sur.
roundings and long to cast their LOT
In other quarters. -
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-10-21
EGAN TAKES THE STUMP.

Centerville, S. d., Oct. 20. George
w. Egan opened his campaign for gov
ernor here on Saturday by making two
speeches to crowded houses. Many per
sons were unable to find standing room
inside the building. Mr.. Egan spoke at
length on the progressive features Of
his platform 81 am straight repub-
lican, said he, "and make my appeal
directly to the people for the peoples
cause. expect to make about BOO
speeches by January IL
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-10-21

Cannonism il the issue in Iowa.
SIn that state II partakes Of the broad
5erssense Of opposition to the leagued
political interests that dominate the
Legislation of congress to the detri-
ment Of the Welfare of the plain peo-
and in the interests Of the hnan-
|cial leaders, who care naught for
party but work 70 secure vested rights
regardl less Of the party through which
they accomplish their ends Water
town Opinion.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-10-21

While the new state capitol is yet
some time from final completion, the
representatives of different state
boards, which have been allowed Office
rent at other places for lack of room
in the old capitol, are now beginning to
wonder what amountsof room they are
to be granted, and how they will be
located.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-10-21

The Iowa supreme court has upheld
the Iowa inderterminate sentence law
which provides that judges of the dis
tnct court in all cases except murder in
the first degree, shall sentence prison
;ers for an indeterminate sentence, the
length of time to be determined by the
state board of parole. The supreme
court declares the statute lis constitu-
tional.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-10-21

lie Beau ma be sdisap pointed in the
matter OF registr ration. hut inspite Of
this the future pparently has il.
store for that town some excellent
things insthe MA az commercial de-
Iyelopme mt Ie Beau had the livest
set of boosters IA SCOUT ~ Dakota, and
that alone IS 3 aplendid assest when
If comes ~ city bull ding
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-10-21

The State Educational association
meets al Lead, November 1, 2 and 8.
The railroads have granted fare Of
one and one-third from any point in
the state on the certificate plan and q
large number Of the teachers Of the
state are expected to take this oppor-
;tunity to visit the Hills,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-10-21

mn sapt lund senE IS going ia . polar
MINI fth bears 10 draw his sleds.
scheme ne bears could make
/ sllort ssoIlr 81 any rival ex plorefs en-
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-10-21

Eastern newspaper note q raise in
the price Of collins and burial easkets.
Surely that reaches the ultimate CON
sumner. The GO ffin and the cas- ket#a
about III ltimat u \, al anything can
4 bo.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-10-21

The aurora boreali sswas III evidence
Monday evening The northern
lights & were tlrst seen about q o'clock
aud they were 10 evid ence for some
tdme, continning until we'll after mid
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-10-21
EXAMINATION NOTICE.

The next regular Teachers Exam
ination in Hughes county will be
held at the Superintendent Office at
the court house in Pierre, Nov. II
and -, beginning at $50 O'Clock
each morning.
WALLACE e. CALHooN,
Co. Supt.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-10-21

Method dist pastor down at .Tren-
ton - III disfayor because Of his
socialism. HsI II probably taking
the Sermon on the Mount and the
] golden rule too seriously
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-10-21
HOUSE OF A THOUSAND CANDLES

1t is estimated that nearly 100000
people in New Y ork saw The House
of Thousand Candles" during its
run at Days and the Hackett
theatres and 10000 people witnessed
the performance at the Garrick
theatres in Chicago.
The original production of this
famous play will be seen at the Grand
opera house on Tuesday, Oct. 26, and
if local interest is any criterion it is
safe to say that there will not be g
vacant seat at the opera house when
the curtain rises.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-10-21
Just Before The Drawing, Sweetheart


Just before the drawing. Sweetheart.
am waiting for claim:
Way out here in Dewey County :
Way out here upon the plains;
As gaze across the praries,
And this promised land view;
Just before the drawing, sweetheart,
l am thinking most of you.
CHORUS:
Way out here in Dewey County,
Way out here upon the plains: 81
Way out here upon my homestead,
Where they say it never rains.
just before the drawing sweetheart.
Many they are coming here:
They have left their homes and families:
They have left their sweethearts, dear;
They are coming for the drawings
They are waiting for a claim:
Where they can take their own dear loved ones
And no more will ever roam.
Now my darling watch the papers,
And if you should see my name
You will know we have a homestead
You will know we have a claim;
Then my sweetheart YOU get ready.
And to Pierre you may come;
Well go in prairie schooner l
To our Dewey County home.
CHoRus
Way out here in Dewey County.
Where they say it never rains:
You will find us boys awaiting
Just to prove UP on our claims
i i Is 4 1 80 . !
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-10-21

South Dakota No. 4 hard spring
wheat, milled in a special manner, by
experts in milling, make the famous
Golden Rod -four an exclusive pro-
duct, a really high-class flour, just a
head of the front rank of hours.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-10-21
HOUSE OF A THOUSAND CANDLES

With Hugo Koch as Bates. ''It
made an undesirably pleasant impress
sion. Globe Democrat, st. Louis,
Mo. Hugo Koch, appears as Bates
giving a capital performance of role
so pivatal as to make or kill the sue
cess of the play Republic, St.
Louis, Mo.
viii be seen here at Pierre opera
house, Nov. 26.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-10-21
COMING
THE GREAT AMERICAN PLAY
PAID IN FULL,

with brilliant cast Of players. which
will soon appear at the Pierre opera
house, This attraction we personally
guarantee Watch for date.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-26
TROOPERS BACK FROM MANILA.
Bodies Of Col. Anger and 90 Others
for 1nterment at Arlington.

The remains of Col. Jacob A. Anger.
Z. S. A.. and those of sixty-two members
OF his regiment. the 10th Regular Cavalry,
will be brought to this city for interment
in Arlington. The regiment and its dead
reached New York yesterday on the army
transport Fitzpatrick.
The bodies are those of colored soldiers
who died while the regiment was serving
in the Philippines. Many of them had
been buried for months. Col. Anger, who
commanded the 10th Regiment. died in
Manila April Is.
Lieut.. Col. H. G.. Gale has been in COM
mand of the regiment. and he brought 1t
home. Actual command was vested in
Cunliffe II. Murray of the 4th Cavalry,
who gave way later to Col. Levi P. Hunt,
now on duty In Washington. Col Hunt
will retire August and will he succee ded
by Lieut.. Col. Thaddeus w. Jones. I'd
Cavalry, now acting as chief of cavalry in
Washington.
There are two colored officers in the
10th Cavalry, Lieut.. Benjamin 0. Davis
and Chaplain William T. Anderson. There
are 634 colored troopers in the 10th. The
regiment gained distinction in many In
dian campaigns and at Santiago during
the war with Spain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-26
FIRE VICTIM DIES OF BURNS
SECOND WOMAN BURNED IN
CRITICAL CONDITION.
Police Say Mabel Owens Set Bed on
Fire While Smoking
Cigarettes.

Miss Mabel Owens. one of the victims
Of the fire Saturday night DIT 1887 9th
street. died at Frecdmen's Hospital early
yesterday morning. Coroner hewitt gave
a certificate of accidental death. Arthur
Owens. brother OF the deceased had the
body removed to an undertaking cstab-
lishnent and prepared for burial. The
body will be taken TO Upper Marlboro
tomorrow for interment.
An investigation OF the fire made by
the police of the eighth precinct con-
WINGED Capt Doyle that the fire was
caused by a lighted cigarette having
been dropped or carelessly left on the
bed by Miss Owens. They were told that
the young woman had been in the habit
of smoking cigarettes at night. and that
the bedding in her room several days
ago showed where cigarettes had
scorched and made holes in 1t. The
young woman had. been under the care
of a physician since she was arrested
in Baltimore two months ago and held
for trial charged with violations OF the
law against the sale of cocaine.
The police were told that Miss Owens
had been addicted to the use Of morphine.
She was alone in her room when the fire
started, and Mrs. Emma Coppersmith,
an adjoining room. The latter was able
yesterday to tell Of the fire. although she
is in & critical condition. She said she
left her room and went To the assistance
of Miss Owens. and when she opened the
door of the latter's room the flames COM
pletely covered her. She fell and was
unable to assist herself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-26
FINE BUILDING IS PROPOSED
SUBSCRIPTIONS SOUGHT FOR A
$500, 900 CHURCH.
Rev. George S. Sexton Has Already
Raised $4,000 Among the
Southern Methodists.

Although, no official report has been
made by Rev. George s. Sexton. who wa
recently appointed to raise 100000 Tor
the proposed large Southern Methodist
church in this city. it is understood that
over $4,000 has been subscribed to the
work. Prominent members of the church
throughout the southland have taken
much interest in the effort, it is said.
and are planning to bring II TO a sue
cessful conclusion, thereby establishing a
memorial church of the denomination in
this city.
In the past month, it is averred. Mr..
Sexton has aroused much interest In
many parts of the southern states which
he has visited, and it is believed that a
steady stream OF contributions will cone
tinue until the desired amount is finally
raised
Murray Carleton, capitalist of ST.
Louis. several days ago contributed So
900. Other large contributions are eX-
pected from wealthy Methodists in the
southland in the near future.
Work on the proposed structure. which
is to be located at 9th street and Mas
sachusetts avenue, will begin. according
TO expectations, i'll about eighteen months.
The building will serve as a home for
the Mount Vernon Place Church con-
gregation, which will contribute about
$4,000 to the work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-26
Personal to River Men.

In consequence Of the serious illness OF
his infant son. Capt. S. G. Slye. master
of the steamer Capital City. is off for a
trip or two. Capt. jeff Posey is In COM
mand of the steamer, with Philander
George AS pilot
w. A. Swami, who has been spending a
week at his summer home at Riverside
Md. was passenger aboard the steamer
Capital City to this city yesterday even
ing.
Capt. Keith Davis, master of tho fishing
schooner SC. Kibble, was at Lower Ce-
dar poin, yesterday with Ills vessel. Capt
Davis reports having had excellent luck
with his net recently.
Capt. r. G. Williams, mate of the
schooner Helen Thomas, now at Balti-
more, died in the marine hospital at that
city last week after an operation for an
intestinal disease. Capt. Williams was
last here in the Thomas about year ago
and had been frequently in port here
aboard big coasting vessels with Ice and
other cargoes. The deceased was fifty
five years of age and had been following
the sea since boy. He leaves his wife
and several children, who reside in Rock
land, Me.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-26
NEW JEWELRY FIRM.
Stock Of Lewis S. Kann Purchased
by Edwards & Tanner.

Capt. c. Eugene Edwards and Charles
A. Tanner, who for the past twenty
years were associated with the firm of
r. Harris & Co., have purchased the
jewelry establishment of Lewis S. kann,
49, 7th street northwest. The proprietors
of the new firm are young men who
have resided In this city all their lives
and have grown up in the jewelry bust
ness. Each one has many friends In
Washington.
The stock of jewelry, silverware and
watches carried by Mr.. kann, who had
been in business for about one year, is
said to be of the best and the new firm
intends to carry nothing but superior
grades.
Capt. Edwards. after many years of
experience In the manufacturing depart
ment of the Harris firm. had charge of
the diamond and jewelry department.
while Mr.. Tanner. who Is a matchmaker
and started from the bottom round of
the ladder, was In charge Of the silver
ware, watch and clock department.
The firm occupies the entire building.
and In connection with the sales depart
ment has established a manufacturing
department where 1t says 1t can furnish
everything in the jewelry line to satisfy
the wants Of customers.
A general clearance sale is in progress
at deep-cut reductions. the intention
being to make way for new stock
chosen by the Edwards & Tanner Com
pany.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-26
COLUMBIA TURNER'S OUTING.
Program of Athletic Events for Day
at Chesapeake Beach.

Several hundred excursionists went to
Chesapeake Beach today on the annual
outing of the Columbia Turnverein. Many
of the members of the organization with
their families. carrying large baskets of
edibles. went to the Beach on the first
train this morning, intending to spend
the entire day at the resort. while others
left on the early afternoon train.
In connection with the members OF the
Columbia Turnverein many representa-
tives of German singing societies and
other organizations In the District attend
ed the outing. 1t Is expected the affair
today will surpass any previous outing OF
the organization. The committee In
charge of the outing had previously ar
ranged program OF athletic events for
the excursionists, and as soon as the
early crowd had assembled at the shore
the program was started.
There were aquatic games, for which
many of the active turner's have been In
training. and various other sports. 1t is
expected that many members of the or
ganization and their friends will take the
trip to the bay shore this evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-26
WILLING TO RETURN.
Lansdale Doesn't Know Why He
Ran Away From Hospital

William q. Lansdale, who escaped
from the Washington Asylum Hospital
and WAS recaptured a day or so ago,
was recommitted TO that Institution by
Judge Kimball of the Police Court this
morning. Lansdale, whose home Is at
704 G street. told the court he got
away from the asylum about a week
or ten days ago. he could not remem-
Der the date exactly, and was anxious
to return for further treatment
They let me go out on the lawn
to smoke" said Lansdale, land some
hing. l don't know what it was. i'm
PEELED me to climb over the fence and
run away. i didn't have a hat or a
coat or anything on, except shirt.
trousers and shoes. I think if i go
back they'll straighten me up"
Lansdale was committed TO the in
tuition d short while ago because Of
decisions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-26
HELD FOR ALLEGED THEFTS.
Young Man Charged With Purloin
ing Horse, Buggy and Harness.

Harry Brown, tho nineteen year-old
youth who. 1t is declared, helped himself
10 horse. buggy and harness from as
many different citizens and drove off into
southern Maryland two weeks ago. was
before Acting Judge Aukam of the Police
Court this morning upon one grand lar
ceny charge and one of petit larceny. He
was held In $1,000 bond for the action of
the grand jury in the first case, and COM
mitted to Jail for six months in the other
The grand larceny charge was pre-
ferred for the theft of the buggy. which
was removed from the stable of James
Condor of No. 23i7 Sherman avenue July
H. The petit larceny charges alleged the
theft of two sets Of harness about the
same time from Harry Butler.
1t is likely third charge will be filed
against the defendant In the near future
for the theft OF the horse, which be-
longed TO a 18th street merchant All of
the property was discovered in the pos
session of an aged colored man about
three miles east of Fort Washington by
detectives and recovered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-26
PREACH GOSPEL IN OPEN AIR
MANY CHURCHES HOLD SERV-
ICES IN PARKS.
Five Meetings Under Auspices of the
Epworth League-Dr. helms
on Israel.

A number of open-air services supple
menting the regular services at the
churches yesterday morning were held in
various places throughout the city dur
ing the afternoon.
Under the auspices of the Young Mems
Christian Association services were held
at 4 o'clock In Franklin Park, where Rev.
J. Henning helms delivered an address: in
Lincoln Park, where Rev. L. w. John
son, pastor of Grace Baptist Church.
spoke, and at 8 o'clock at the. Rosedale
Fairgrounds. where Rev. George A. Mil
Ter, pastor of the Ninth Street Christian
Church, was the chief speaker.
Five open-air services were held under
the auspices of the Epworth League OF
Hamline Methodist Episcopal Church. as
follows: AT Iowa Circle, in charge of
". H. Proctor, with w. E. Rochester as
house on r street between 9th and 10Th
streets northwest, with E. I. Booraem in
charge, and II. II. Moulton the speaker
at Rhode Island avenue and 9Th street,
with George w. Acorn in charge and Rev.
&c. f. Guthrie the speaker: at 9th and
. streets northwest. with j. 6. Wilson
in charge. and William Noodle and Mil
ton NJ. Thorne speakers. and at the mis-
sion on Bladensburs road. with Rev Ira
O. Tweedale in charge and the chief
speaker
Rev. Charles T.. Guthrie also delivered a
sermon on Gods Pledge to Man at the
evening service on the lawn at Hamline
Church, 9th and P streets northwest.
| where a song service preceded the SER
mon. The evening service in the church
conducted by DR. Guthrie followed.
In his address at the services IN Frank
lin Park, Rev. j. Henning Nelms said.
1T is important to note how Christian
ity has stood the test of time in Jewish
thought. Harris Weinstock. a leading
Jewish philosopher Of America. said. Let
the Christian continue to worship Jesus
as the divine man, and let the Jews learn
to reverence Him as the human who lived
divinely. Jesus Of Nazareth is the link
between the old mother church of the
Jews and Christianity Israel Zangwill
said, When all Christians shall truly
follow the teachings Of Jesus. the Jewish,
religion will have completed its work.
"A little more practice said DR.. Nelms,
''of the Christian charity which we
preach Of toward the Jews would break
down the thin veil which separates them
from Christianity
Rev. Charles C. Pierce. chaplain. United
States Army. retired, preached at the
open air services yesterday afternoon at
Mount st. Alban. Massachusetts and
Wisconsin avenues. his subject being
"Trindtytide.' A full vested choir, ac-
companied by a section of the United
States Marine Band. furnished the music.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-26
BUOY for Pools Island,

The lighthouse tender Holly last week
established at Pools Island, in upper
Chesapeake bay. gas buoy, which will
be known as Pools Island flats buoy No.
l. The establishment is Of Importance to
navigators. as 1t marks a shoal said to be
troublesome In uncertain weather to To-
cate The new channel mark Is a black
conicaI buoy. surmounted by a pyramidal
lattice work frame supporting lens Ian
tern and showing fixed rcd light during
periods of ten seconds. separated by
cclIpSes of ten seconds duration. about
ten feet above the water, in eighteen feet
of water. in the place of Pools Island
fats buoy I. spar. to mark the south
erly extremity of shoa extending about
three-quarters of Il mile from the south
ern point Of Pools Island.