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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-06-02
Nauies Of the World.

A report issued by the British navy
department on the navies Of the world
gives Great Britain tonnage, built
and being built, Of 1,871,OO0; France.
sO1 900; the United States, 10000;
Germany, 693,OOO; Japan. $4,000;
Russia, 100000; Italy. 2S4,0O0, and
Austria. 143. 900. The navy department
excludes all vessels over twenty years
old unless they have been rearmed
and reconstructed since 1900 and also
vessels authorized, but not actually
begun. Great Britain is credited with
having SO battleships built and being
built Of "a tonnage Of $4,000, the Unit
ed States with 20 of a tonnage Of 4O6,-
600. France with "a Of a tonnage of
337 900. Germany with % Of ton
mage Of $4,000 and Japan with Is Of
q tonnage of 10000.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-06-02
SAID OF CANDIDATES
JNHN P. ERICKSON

John P. Erickson was born in Pope
county, Minnesota, in 1872. He attend
ded common schools there and al the
age of fourteen graduated from local
high school and then for two years
attended the University of Minnesota
At the early age of sixteen he accepted
a position with the American Express
Company as arailway express messen-
ger, being at that time the youngest
express messenger in the service of the
company in the Northwest. He served
Express Company for nine years and
in June, 1868, began business In Pierre
and by his careful management and
painstaking effort has won for himself a
reputation as successful business man
and a man of affairs.
In 1904 he was appinted as one of the
county commissioners of Hughes
County and in 1906 was re elected with
out opposition, and has served as such
commissioner down to the present.time.
He was faithfully and well represented
not only his district, but entire county,
giving careful personal attention to
every detail of the courtv's business.
Mr.. Erickson is well qualified in every
respect to serve the people in the Leg
islature and it is certain that he will
prove his worth to the people as their
representative.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-06-02
For County Commissioner.

First and Second Ward electors who
want to see the business of the coun-
ty attended to in careful, rainstak-
ing, honest manner, can secure this
by electing e. E. Hanon. Mr.. Hanon,
by virtue of his business experience
and ability, is a good man for the
position. To the electors he says:
To the voters of the First and Sec
ond wards of Pierre: wish to say I
am a candidate for county commits
sioner at the June primaries. Give
me your vote. and l will give you a
square deal as public official.
G. e. HANoN.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-06-02
JOHN l. NEWELL

candidate for state senator from this
the Gath districN is perhaps one of
the best and most favorably known
men in central South Dakota, having
spent his boyhood days in Hand coun-
ty, his early business life in Sully
county. For the past twelve years he
he has resided in Pierre. Mr.. Newell
is gentleman of high ideals, sound
Judgment, unusual initiative and I'M
firing energy. He has left his impress
for good upon the affairs of this por-
ton of the state from the beginning
of his active career.
He served Hughes county in the last
session of the legislature and made
there a splendid record. AS "a sue
cessful manager of good legis lation he
was not surpassed upon the floor of
either house. A lucid and persuasive
speaker, he won and held the respect
of every member, regardless of poll
tics, throughout the session. Particu-
larly was he charged with the man
agement of the legislation affecting
the new capitol end the provision for
the marble interior, mural paintings
and magnificent park plan is due his
work. Every act for better citizen
ship and state development had his
positive support.
In the city of Pierre he has long
been regarded as one Of the substan-
tial and dependable citizens, and the
burdensome work Of the community
has been loaded increasingly upon his
sturdy shoulders. He has served for
several years on the city council and
at the last election was chosen one of
five members Of the new city commits
sion, without opposition, being first
unanimously nominated for the posi-
ton by the business mems club of
this city.
Few men are SO splendidly qualified
for effective work for his constituents
in the state senate as Mr.. Newell and
every Indication points to his over
whelming choice.
4
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-06-02

Tho United States department of
agriculture has on hand for free
distributor q number of copies of
Bulletin No. 210, entitled "Irriga-
ton in South Dakota" This bulletin
WAS prepare by State Engineer Lea,
of this state, and it contains valuable
information concerning South Dakota
people. All who are interested in the
subject, and who wish to obtain
authentic information concerning the
irrigation work in the state, from an
of1cialsource, can secure such infor-
nation by applying for copy of
this bulletin to the division of pub
lications, department of agriculture,
Washington.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-06-02
SPIDER AlRSHlPs.
Now the Young lnsects Sail Away
s5S With tho Wind.


55$ With the Wind.
In early autumn the spider families
separate. Hundreds Of thousands OF
stnfantile spiders on a warm sunny
morning scale the low bushes, cling to
the tips Of the leaves and project slen-
der silken threads from the spinnerets
ct the ends OF their bodies. Before
very long the air near the ground, be-
coming heated, ascends and carries up
1he silken threads with 1t. Still the
little creatures hold on and pour ont
siIk till each has some eight or ten
6eet Of line rising almost perpendicu.
hrly Into the air above It
AZ last they let 50 and rise into the
I Or themselves. each at the extremity
q LTD own thrssd IN this way they
m carried upward. perhaps for many
hundra11 Ct feet, TIL 1t last they $500
I curreak se III moving slowly 49,
~
many miles, while they can alwayl
descend 1T Vim ~ the simple sxps
6isnt q rolling up their supporting
xhgeAt ssss
& On warm Z autumn morning the Ail
h "a 0lied With Is sss baby spiders
aeh sailtng slrelJ ~ ~ eFn It'll.
aescena
q IS
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-06-02

Albert Wheelon is candidate for
nomination for member of the board
Of county commissioners from the
district composed of the Third and
Fourth wards of the city of Pierre.
Mr.. Wheelon is a sharp shrewd bust
ness man, having acceptably filled
many important positions, both fed
oral and otherwise, and is one of the
heaviest Taxpayers in the city. He
has been resident of Pierre for more
thar twenty years, and hiss many firm
friends who would like to see him
thus honored.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-06-02
The grant of full municipal suffrage

The grant of full municipal suffrage
to women in Norway. without any
property qualification, comes after a
trial OF three wears with equal suffrage
On limited basis. The law of 1907
allowed women to vote on same terms
% the men only when they, or their
husbands, In case property was held
In common, paid an income tax of
4l08 in the tcities and s81 in the
country districts. In sweeping away
this limitation, the Norwegian Par
lament now places municipal suf-
frage on truly democratic basis.
Tho country will be no worse for it.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-06-02
For States Attorney.

j r. 2. Brown, candidate for states
attorney is man OF wide experience
well versed in the law, and has a gem
eral knowledge Of somewhat of an ex-
traordiuary extent. not usually found
IN the many diversified minds Of In
8telligent and practical people. It
s would be well for all voters Of the
comfy TO elect such a man as y r. r.
Brown 20 such an officeS where
ski and Practical experience ii need
led Just ~ this time.
@ a. u 81 Il Brown u y graduate 81 the
Inv department. of the Cincinnati
AxIs Vorxn
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-06-02
II LOOKS GOOD.

While the supporters of Sheriff J.
w. Laughlin, in Pierre and through
out Hughes county are making no
claims, reports of his ranks filling up
warrant the belief that he will be
given = handsome majority vote on
Tuesday next. The city of Pierre
will certainly give him vote that
cannot be overcome elsewhere. Mr..
Laughlin has been prompt acting,
and faithful servant during the term
which will end with the year, and he
ID entitled to the honor of renomina-
tion and reelection.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-06-02

The Blunt Advocate is pleased to
charge Sheriff Laughlin with being a
chronic office seeker. During his 80
years residence in Hughes county
NJ. Langhlin has been candidate
for no Office other than sheriff. If all
this milk Of human kindness was
aqneezed out Of the Advocate cuss,
and churned, the product would be
5limburger cheese.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-06-02
FACTS IN FEW LINES

women of Italy.
The first stone Of st. Petersburg
was laid in 1903.
Tientsin has medical college for
women. the only one in China.
Germany produces 100000 bottles
of champagne year. She imports
100000 from France.
The density of population in Guate-
mala is greater than 1t is in Louisiana.
1t now has nearly 100000 inhab-
itants.
When completed the new White
Star liners will be the largest vessels
afloat, being 800 feet long over all by
81 feet beam.
Women OF British birth residing in
this country have recently organized
q society to be known as the Daugh.
tiers Of the Empire.
Milk costs at least 10 cents a quart
in Mexico ana butter so cents pound.
The demand for poultry is always
greater than the supply.
The first electric smelling plant In
the world in which pig iron will be
produced on commercial scale is
about to be installed in Norway.
One of New York city's old churches,
built 119 years ago and known as 1.-THE
Rock of Methodism," is now vaude
vile theater. 1t is at 6 Forsyth street
Very thin cuttings of manganese
steel are not lifted by a strong magnet,
but if these cuttings are hammered
into very thin foil the magnet will lift
them.
Professor Herkomer maintains that
the leading trait among modern paint
ers is no longer love Of their art, but
pride at the price paid for their pic.
lures.
In Egypt the telephone operators are
all men, and they are required to be
expert linguists, speaking English
French, Italian. modern Greek and
Arabic.
If the number of people daily enter
ing London were to be dispatched
from any given station by rail 1877
trains, each conveying 600 persons.
would be required.
Because of the scarcity of wood in
Manitoba the farmers are welcoming
the invention of Winnipeg man who
manufactures fenceposts of stamped
iron with concrete filing.
The dirt in American grain shipped
abroad seldom amounts to more than
] per cent. In grain from Caucasian
districts the foreign substances often
amount to 10 or IL per cent.
The Oberammergau Passion plays
will be given next year from May II
to Sept. %, and the burgomaster has
issued a notice reminding the men that
they must now let their hair grow
long.
Baccarat is now prohibited in Rus
STA, even in private houses, by a
ukase Of the car, For first offense
the punishment will be heavy fine,
for q second long term of imprison.
ment.
More than 100000 fruit trees will
be planted in the Yakima valley, In
central Washington, west of Spokane,
this fall and next spring, according to
estimates made by expert horticul-
turlsts.
In the new prison that is being built
In Buenos Aires each cell will be well
ventilated and lighted by electricity
and will contain bed, a table. chair,
two wooden shelves and wash basin
of white porcelain.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-06-02
For County Commissio

To the voters of the Third and
Fourth Wards Of the City Of Pierre,
South Dakota:
I wish to announce that / am a
candidate for the office of County
Commissioners for the Fourth Dist
.trict, composed OF the Third and
Fourth Wards, in Pierre. So. Dakota;
subject to the decision of the voters
at the primary election to be held
June7, 1910.
ALBERT WHEELoN.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-06-02

Freeman Knowles, editor of the
Lantern. published at Deedwood, died
on Monday. Of mental exhaustion. He
enlisted 1t the beginning of the civil
war and served Throughout. In 1895
he was elected to congress from this
state, and filled many important posi-.
tions during his lifetime. He was a
brilliant, bnt in some matters, 8
nisguided man,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-06-02

The admfn istration movement to
prevent the railroad irate increares
ought to be popular. but Of course IL
= possi bic 70 argue that Wickersham
didn't W 4. 70 DO ~ and was only
Hdriyen tosit by The prod ings 81 the
adble Insurgents
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-06-02

After the issue of Monday next,
Editor Billinghurst will turn the Da-
kotan over to purchasers. So, he
struck blow at neighbor Laughlin
and passed on He is bitter; half
dozen like souls could hop about on
. copper cent Tor half day and no
one Of them would discover another
was there.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-06-02

Lew ". Sandys, candidate for clerk
ofacourts, should receive . majority
vote ~ the: primaries next Tuesday,
and the Free Press believes that he
wtllget the vote. Mr. Sandys is
ndantIy qualified to discharge the
duties of the Office, and will do SO If
nominated and elected.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-18
NEW TEMPERANCE MOVE
is SUCCESS IN IRELAND
Armagh Clergyman Starts "catch-My-
Pal" Society, and Since Then
Many Public Houses Close

LONDON, Feb. 17.-Among the many
temperance societies one OF the most
remarkable and, according to its
founder, the Rev. r. J. Patterson,
prominent Presbyterian clergyman in
Armagh, the most successful. is that
known widely throughout Ulster as
the "Catch- My-Pal" movement.
About seven months ago Mr.. Patter-
son became convinced that all the
temperance cards had been played and
that something entirely novel was
needed to bring the public nearer to
total abstinence. He evolved quite a
new scheme last July, and from that
time it has achieved marvellous sue
cess.
A meeting was held and a number
of men signed the pledge, making a
promise at the same time to bring in
a friend-in other words, to "catchs a
pal" The pal" on consenting to be-
come teetotaler, also became mis-
sionary for temperance and at once
proceeded to catch his particular pal"
The movement speedily spread to
other towns. 1t is said that at the
end of three months the public houses
in many of the smaller towns in Ulster
were absolutely deserted, and it is an
undeniable fact that many publicans
have been compelled to sell out and
leave the trade entirely.
Many thousand men and women now
belong to the new movement, which is
supported by public men, not only in
Ulster, but throughout the south and
west of Ireland. Although started
under Protestant auspices the move
ment has appealed to Roman Catho-
lies and many priests have helped to
enlarge its operations.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-18
SEVEN UNITE TO LIVE
APART IN FLAT HOMES
Nine-Story Structure on Lake Shore
Drive Will Cost More Than
Quarter of Million

CHICAGO, Feb. 17-Seven prominent
Chicagoans, for the purpose of estab-
fishing permanent winter homes, have
banded together and are to have erect
ed, each contributing his share of the
total cost, an apartment building which
will at once take rank as among the
finest of its kind in Chicago, If not the
finest.
The building will stand at the Lake
Shore drive and Elm street, the site
being the northwest corner of those two
thoroughfares. 1t will cost all told
something more than a quarter of a
million dollars. Final plans for the
erection Of the building have not yet
been perfected, but it has been decided
to have it nine stories in height.
Here is the list of those who will own
the site and whose families will occupy
the building during the winter months:
A. A. Sprague II, Alfred Baker A. A.
Carpenter, jr., T. A Shaw, Clyde Carr,
Howard Shaw, Alfred Cowles.
To this list there probably will be
added one more, as the plans now de-
cided upon provide for eight apart
ments.
Announcement of the project was
made by Howard Shaw, an architect,
who is to own one Of the flats. In
building circles, the idea agreed upon
by the seven builders is known as the
New York idea. This means that each
occupant owns and pays taxes on his
individual section of the structure.
Practically all the men identified with
the project are residents of north shore
suburbs in the summer months, some
of them taking one town house and
then another during the winter seasons.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-18
SMALLER PEOPLE
FIGHT FORDIALECT
WRITER SAYS THIS is DAY OF
NATlONALISM
Provinces Cling to Patois and ola Gus"
toms and Refuse to Give up
Ancient Attach
nnents

BERLIN, Feb. 17-"This is pre-
eminentIy the day of nationalism,"
saws a writer in the Noue Rundschaud
He shows with much detail how per-
sistent is the fight of smaller peoples
against the absorbative tendency OF the
bigger. Russia has within its greater
unity the struggle for life of Lithuan-
ians, Poles, Jews and Germans-all
fighting for language, nationalist edu-
cation and many minor distinctions
and helps to distinction. France, pc
sides it's well known local PATRIOTISM
clinging to patois and old customs has
the greater movements of the Proven
calls. the Bretons, the BasqueS and the
Corsicans, who will not give up their
old attachments, their "ancient other
ness" Spain has its Catalonians and
its Castilians, strongly set against each
other. Belgium is the battle-ground OF
Walloon against Flemish-with lam
guage. custom and law involved.
Germany has its French of Lorraine
and Alsace, unwilling to forget lie
doux pays" and it has reluctant sub
iect in Danes and of course Poles, and
in Mzurs and Lithuanisns. In Austria
and Hungary questions of race and
language dominance make ceaseless
ground of victory and defeat, conces-
sion and compromise. Even In ltaly
there is a perpetual question of dla-
lects insisting on official recognition
and refusing to merge themselves III
| the official Roman Switzerland ol
course is a three-color print-German,
French, Italian; but there the question
| is long since settled, and it is honors
| equal all round. 1t is remarkable that
the scandinavian countries, all small
and not unlike In temperament and ms
tory. have preserved and show no signs
of dropping four very jealousy sepa-
rated national types-Dane and SWeoe;
and Norwegion and lcelandic; az a.
waking a point of honor of dialectic
|
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-18
AFRICAN TRADE
BRINGS ON WAR
BRITISH AND GERMAN FIRMS
IN RATE FIGHT
Companies Offer Exceptionally Low
Tonnage Charges and Are
Ready to Enter Into
Contracts

LONDON, Feb. 17.-Rivalry between
the British and German firms engaged
in the South African shipping trade
has eliminated in the immediate pros
pect of fierce rate war. Four of the
German firms which at present take
part in the carrying trade between Eur
ope and German East and southwest
Africa have associated themselves in an
effort to capture share of the carrying
trade with the British South African
colonies, which at present is practically
exclusively in British hands.
The attack, which took the South
African trade by surprise towards the
end of last week, was made with char
acteristic thoroughness. An immediate
reduction of SIPS per ton on general
cargo freights was announced, ana the
German combine notified shippers that
they We're prepared to deal with South
Afican cargo wherever offered. The
ports of Glasgow and Liverpool were
specified in connection with this point;
hitherto South African cargo has been
shipped from Southampton and London,
but the Germans apparently intend to
use the four ports If 1T is worth their
while. They will also apply the point
to-point system to cargoes, undertaking
to deliver under one charge goods con-
signed to any of the South African
ports or to any center in the hinterland.
This last is feature of great i'm
portance to shippers, as it would enable
them to effect economics in their coast
agencies. 1t is significant that the
prepared to enter into contracts OF
seven years duration. They are pre-
pared also to quote specially low rates
for large shipments of particular
classes of goods which are in regular
demand. Galvanized iron has already
been classified on exceptionally low
terms. and 1t is understood that many
staple articles will be similarly treat
ed. Cement is said to be next on the
list for preferential treatment. The
wisdom of singing out these special
lines will be apparent when it is men
toned that johannesburg is enjoying
something like a building boom just
now.
Inquiries show that the British ship
ping companies concerned are fully
alive to the seriousness of this new
competition, but that steps they will
take to meet 1t have not yet been an
nounced. The Conference lines (the
term used to designate those British
companies at present engaged in the
trade, from the fact that they work on
a basis of charges agreed upon by
conference of owners) are unanimous
in their resolve that British shippers
shall be protected" against the Ger
man combine. 1t is difficult to see
haW this can be done except by reduc-
ing rates to level with, or even un-
der, those of the German shippers.
Meantime the latter claim to have
booked many thousands tons of cargo
and to have secured several contracts.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-18
POSTAL BANKS
BILL ASSURED
LAWMAKERS PROMISE TAFT
TO GET BUSY
Conference Held by Leaders in White
House Results in Compromise
Eliminating Roots Objec-
tlonable Amendments
TAssociated Pressl

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17-Assur-
ance of the passage through the SEN
ate of the postal savings bank bill
practically was given President Taft
tonight at a conference at the White
House.
The house was represented at the
conference by Representative Weeks,
chairman of the committee on postof-
fees. Others who took part were SEN
ator Penrose, chairman of the senate
committee on postoffices, and Senators
Aldrich, Root, Crane and Carter, the
last named beine in charge of the bill.
1t is understood on good authority
that the amendments offered and
pressed by Senators Root and Smoot
will be withdrawn. That offered by the
New York senator provides for the in
vestment of postal bank funds in gov
ernment bonds, while Senator Smoot's
amendment is diametrically opposed
to this plan, prohibiting the with
drawal of such funds from local banks
in which they may have been de-
posted.
The agreement of both senators to
recall their amendments in the inter-
est of harmony clears the way for
quick consideration of the bill.
Tonight's amicable solution of the
snarl into which. the bill was forced
is interpreted b-r the majority in con-
gress as indicating that practically all
the so-called administration measures
will be advanced by similar methods.
The postal bill will be taken up to-
morrow.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-18

frowned on the match when the son
first told him of his intention to marry
Miss Gallagher The wedding had
then been set for day in December
and was put off on account of these
objections. Since then negotiations
seem to have made some headway
toward a better understanding, for
two of the bridegroom's brothers were
witnesses of the ceremony today, as
was sister of the bride.
Young Gray is engaged in the me-
chanical department of the Pennsyl-
vania railroad at Pittsburg. He met
Miss Gallagher while she was in the
service of millinery firm of New York
and Buffalo.