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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-10-13

bridge was on fire, and many of the
cavalry had to ride through the smoke
and blaze to escape.
The sharpshooters kept the enemy
away from the bridge while our pi
oneers crossed over to the fire and
extlnguished 1T. Only charred
stringer was left of the burnt span
connecting with the shore abutment
When the pioneers returned and the
sharpshooters stopped firing, line
of infantry formed on the opposite
bank of the river and commenced fir
ing on orr men. Then we were or
dered to deploy the sharpshooters
along our shore and drive the enemy
from their position. Our rifles did
good execution, and the enemy retired
out of range. At dusk they again
moved down to the river and brisk
fire was kept up from both sides til
near midnight, when it slackened te
only an occasional shot from either
side.
About l o'clock we heard the report
of one of our Windsor rifles at OF neal
the farther end Of the bridge, and this
report kept up as fast as lively sol
der could load and fire. Our men
recognized the gun and, as the en-
envy had commenced brisk fire. ou1
entire line opened Ere on the opposite
shore, avoiding sending their bullets
too near the bridge.
Here follows young Hardy's mod
est narrative of his midnight trip into
the enemy's lines.
Il walked over to about the middle
of the bridge: then crouched down
and went forward very quietly, keep
ing in the shadow Of the railing, till
reached the end of the bridge |
could not see any one right near the
bridge, but l could plainly see the
enemy lined up at the waters edge
down the river, and l thought it would
be fine to get flank fire on them.
Il discovered a single stringer that
connected the bridge with the land,
and l crawled along this until
reached the abutment on the shore
Here l found place to sit astride
come cross-timbers, where, by leaning
over to one side. / mad a good view
of the rebs, and they were not likely
to see me.
LAS soon as l commenced firing. at
them they opened fire pretty lively
on the bridge and at the abutment
where was, but the timbers protected
me. The place was much hotter than
expected, but / kept on firing at
them as fast as / could could hear
our sharpshooters' bullets strike the
bank.
ut was not long till they fell back
to higher ground, and from there di.
rected their fire across the road that
led from the bridge. l still had a
good range on them and kept on fir,
ing. They pretty soon moved back
diagonally to the road, and stopped
firing. Then could not see them, anu
l got out on the road. and there they
were just disappearing into the dark.
ness. l fired at them and they fred
back at me. They were soon out Of
sight. l guess that Is the last we VIII
see Of these Johnnies."
y .alH
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-10-13
Meat Toast.

Chop finely six to eight ounces of
cooked cold meat. Melt one heaping
tablespoonful of butter in the chatting
dish, and fry in it one chopped onion.
add one tablespoonful of -four and stir
until brown, then put in the meat, sea
son with salt, pepper and red pepper,
and stir till hot through Add three
tahlespoonfuls of stock or water and
ture over hot buttered toast Serve
hot
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-10-13
To Remove odor From Hands.

1t is not generally known that dry
mustard rubbed on the hands will re-
move any odor, even those clinging
ones of iodoform or onion. Articles
that have been cleaned with gasoline
or any other pungent fluid can also
be sweetened by this same method.
only it should be busted lightly on
the article, and not rubbed, and then
a gentle shaking should be given until
the whole surface has been deodor-
lied
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-10-13
Halibut Steaks.

Have the steaks one inch thick.
sprinkle on each steak salt, pepper,
5paprika, dip in bread crumbs, then in
beaten egg, and then in crumbs again.
Put three heaping tab'espoonfuls of
butter in the blazer of the chafng dish
and when smoking hot put in the hall
but and fry till it is nicely Drowned
on both sides. Garnish with thin
slices of leman and sprinkle over with
finely chopped parsley.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-10-13
Puff Balls.

One egg, one-half cup sugar. beaten
together, one-half pint of sweet milk
added and about one pint of flour in
which is sifted one teaspoonful b.
king powder and little cinnamon.
Eutmeg and salt 1t will be thick
batter. Drop small! spoonful into hot
fat and fry like doughnuts Drain on
brown paper and roll in sugar.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-10-13
Mileage OF Blood Circulation

New York. The mileage Of the
blood circulation reveals some aston.
fishing facts. It has just been caicu.
lated for instance that assuming the
heart to beat So times minute Il
ordinary pressure the blood goes al
the rate Of 206 yards in 8 minute. or
nine miles an hour. 22i miles 3 0aY
and 10000 miles a year.
II 9 man eighty four years old could
have but one single blood corpascle
eating HIS blood On Als Il.
would have ss:..ss
- Z. o00. 900 railos.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-10-13
IS THIS THE OLDEST MANI
Henry porman Of Missouri says He
Can Prove He's III Years
Of Age.

ST. Louisa few miles north 81
Minden. In Barton county, Mo, Hives
possibly the Oldest man in America.
Henry Dorman is the man and his
years number Ill. Uncle Henry, a.
he is called. was born January 10, 1893.
He first saw the light OF day In Steu-
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-10-13
Proposed Amendment to the COnstftu-
ton of the State of South Dakota

Dakota:
The eleventh legislative assembly of
held at Pierre, the capital, on the fifth
day of January, 1909; and concluded
posed the following amendment to the
constitution of the state, viz:
THAT section of "a art1cle - Of tn the
kota be amended to read as follows:
Article XIII
| Section 4. The debt of any county
city. town., school district, civil town.
ship or other subdivision, shall never
| assessed valuation of the taxable pro
party therein for the year preceding
that in which said Indebtedness is in
Cured.
In estimating the amount of the in
debtedness which a municipality or
nror o t
adoption Of the constitution shall be
| included
pa eopo4at oat a AMY 9 toWayb ast
riot, or other subdivision may incur an
additional indebtedness not exceeding
ten per centum upon the assessed
therein for the year preceding that in
Which yon 1e said f is
and sewerage for irrigation, domestic
| uses, sewerage and other purposes;
and
Provided further, that Independent
| school corporations may for the pGr-
pose of ereeeeting, school buildings, in
eHr an add nen} ndebtedness of five
therein for the Year preceding that in
| which said indebtedness is incurred;
and
Provided further, that in a city
where the population is 5000 or more,
not exceeding eight per centum upon
the assessed valuation of the taxable
property therein for the year next
| i,o11 4
ness is incurred for the purpose of
| constructing street railways, electric
lights or other lighting plants,
municipal corporation, civil township,
district or subdivision shall be in
cluded within such district or subdi-
vision without majority vote in favor
thereof of the electors of the county,
municipal corporation, civil township,
district. or subdivision as the case may
be, which is proposed to be included
therein, and no such debt shall ever be
| Incurred. for any. of the, purposes in
bx yoe N FAVOR unless tn
| majority of the electors of such coun-
ty, municipal corporation. civil town
ship, district or subdivision mourning
voted !, upon ,pe by the people at the gem
on Tuesday, the sth day Of November Der
be printed upon the ballot followed BY
ment to the CONSTITUTED, In relation
to the amount of debt of counties
cities, etc, be approved and ratified p
hmm diately to the left of which shall
be printed the words 'Yes' and mo-.
each preceded by a square in which
the elector can place cross to indi-
cate his vote. Electors desiring tc
vote Eyes" will place a cross before
the word Yes" and those desiring to
vote No" place cross before the
Dated at Pierre, the capital this
18th day OF July, a. D. 1910
+ SAMUEL C. POLICY,
Secretary of State.
Proposed Amendment to the Cs.stitr-
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-10-13

IN m case OF sale and shall be offered In
tracts not greater than one section
AL rents shall be payable annually in
exceed five years, no. shall any lease
oe valid until it receives the approval
OF the governor.
voted upon by the people at the gen
On 1a,o Tuesday M1 the sth day of Novembe
be printed upon the ballot followed b" by
the words: Shall the above amend
ment to the constitution in relation to
ana M :, Of public lends be approved
ana ratlned: Immediately to the left
q 81 which VI shall be printed the words.
Yes. and No" each preceded by a
square oapes IN which the eiector ca, place
cross. before the word yes" and those
esoss beft to Y tbs word M9 Mn place
25th day Of july. K. B. 1915 iap''a TINS
SAMUEL c. POLICY,
Secretary of State.
Proposed Amendment to the Constitu-
To the people of the state of South
The eleventh legislative assembly of
the the, state ia e, of South Dakota, begun and
day of January, 1909, and concluded
on the fifth day of March, 1909, pro-
posed the following amendment to the
constitution of the state, viz:
That article twenty nine of the con-
stitution of South Dakota be added to
the constitution and shall read as fol-
lows:
Article xxx
The salary of the attorney general
of the state of South Dakota shall be
fixed by the legislature at it's biennial
sessions.
The proposed amendment will be
voted upon by the people at the gem
eral election to be held in this state
on Tuesday, the Sth day of November
1910. The proposed amendment will be
printed upon the ballot followed by
the words Shall the above amend
ment to the constitution in relation
to the salary of the attorney general
of the state of South Dakota be fixed
by the legislature at its biennial SEES
sion be approved and ratified?" I'm
mediately to the left of which shall be
printed the words Yes" and No"
each preceded by. a square in which
the elector can place a cross to indi-
vote Yes will place a cross before
the word yes" and those desiring to
vote e, Nc Ne viii place cross before the
Dated at Pierre, the capital, this
25th day of July, A. d. 1910.
SAMUEL, c. POLICY
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-10-13
| YES.
| NO
CHAPTER So.
Oh. B. 27S.)

(t1. Is. ztS,)
An Act to Divide the State into Con-
gressional Districts.
Be 1t Enacted by the Legislature of
the State of South Dakota:
Il. That the state of South Da-
kota be and is hereby divided into two
congressional districts to be known
and designated as District Number
One and District Number Two, and one
representative in the congress of the
United States shall be elected from
and by each district, which congress
man shall be a resident of the district
from which he shall be elected. Dist
riot Number One shall consist of and
comprise the counties of aurora, Bea-
die Bon Homme, Brookings. Brule,
Douglas Hand, Hanson, Hughes, Hut
Lake, Lincoln, McCook, Miner, Mime
haha, Moody, Sanborn, Turner, Union,
and Yankton, and all the other coun-
ties of the state. both organized and
unorganized, shall comprise and con-
stitute District Number Two. In case
there shall be apportioned to South
Dakota additional congressman after
the next federal census, said congress
man or congressman shall be elected
at large from the entire state until
such time as the legislature shall re-
district the state.
Approved March s, 1909.
Shall the above law become law
Of this state?'
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-10-13
Care Of Silver.

Put silverware into an aluminium
kettle with enough boiling water to
cover It. Boil until silver is bright.
sory thoroughly.
another Way.-Use one quart OF
lukewarm water with one teaspoonful
u baking soda dissolved in it. Put
IN the siiverware and let stand sey-
eral hours until bright
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-10-13
Proposed Amendment to the Constitu-
ton of the State of South Dakota

1On OF the state of south Dakota
To the people of the state of South
The eleventh legislative assembly of
the state of South Dakota. begun and
held at Pierre, the capital, on the, fifth
on the fifth day of March, 1909, pro-
POS The Il ii following amendment to
constitution of the state of South Da-
kota be added to the constitution and
shall read as follows:
Article XIV
Dakota SHAH not have we f the power 90 eput to
establish any charitable. penal, educa-
tional or other institution as a state
duly authorized by majority vote of
the people of the state, voting to es-
tablish said institution, at any regu-
ature shall not make any appropria-
ton to any institution except those
now established by. law, unless ex-
jority vote of the people of this state
at regular general election upon a
proposition duly submitted to the cleo
tors OF the state as provided by law
The proposed amendment will be
eral election to be held in this state
on 9a,o Tues Tba the stn day Of Novern Der;
be printed ppon the I bailoa. Followed Wed
by the words: Shall the above amend
ment to the constitution in relation
to establishment of new state institu-
lions be approved and ratified" In
mediately to the left Of which shall
each preceded by square in which
the elector can place cross to ind1-'
cate his vote Electors desiring to
vote Yes" will place cross before
the word Yes" and those desiring to
vote No" viii place cross before the
25th day Of July, a, d 1910. a
SAMUEL G. POLICY,
Secretary of State.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-10-13

Proposed Amendment to the Cs.stit,-
tlon Of the State Of South Dakota
To the people OF the state Of South
Dakota: - - -
The eleventh legislative assembly Of
the state Of oout6 Dakota, begun and
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-10-13
Proposed Amendment to the COnstitu-
tion of the State Of South Dakota

Proposed Amendment to the COnstitu-
tion of the State Of South Dakota
To the people OF the state Of South
Dakota:
The eleventh legislative assembly of
the state Of South Dakota, begun and
day Of January, 1909. and concluded
on the fifth day OF March, 1903, pro-
posed the following mentioned amend
ment to the constitution of the state,
Wig:
That section nine of article eight
OF the constitution OF the state of
read AZ follows:
Section .. The lands mentioned In
this article shall be leased for pastur-
Are, meadow, farming, the growing
ct cross Of grain ana general agrtcul-
tural purpeGes. and at public auction,
after netiss o. hersinbsfors provided
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-10-13
Proposed Amendment to the Constitu-
ton of the State of South Dakota

Dakota:
the state of South Dakota, begun and
held at Pierre, the capital. on the fifth
day of January, 1903 and concluded
on the fifth day of March, 1909, pro-
posed the following amendment to the
cons tituton of the state, viz:
That section nine, article seven of
the constitution of South Dakota be
amended so as to read as follows:
Article VII
Section 10 Any woman having the
qualifications enumerated in section
of article VII of the constitution of
the state of South Dakota, as to age,
deemed a qualified elector. of this state
and shall have all the rights, powers
and privileges as a qualified elector
thereof as fully as if she We're a male
person.
The proposed amendment will be
voted upon by the people at the gem
eral election to be held in this state
1910. The proposed amendment will
be printed upon the ballot followed by
the words: "ShaN the above amend
ment to the constitution in relation to
woman suffrage be approved and rati-
fied?" Immediately to the left of which
shall be printed the words Yes" and
No" each preceded by a square in
indicate his vote. Electors desiring to
vote Yes" viii! place, a cross before
vote, No" will place a cross before the
Dated at Pierre, the capital, this
25th day of Ju lyf,4 A p 1919 $40 nv,
of to{
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-15
CHRISTMAS POINTERS.
Things That Will Surely Interest H0l-
iday Buyers.


Hay, straw and wood for sale. In
quire of e. T. Goodrich.
Go to H. C. Judkins' for Xmas
Handkerchiefs and Aprons.
S. Russakoff's is the place to buy
Christmas Jewelry at knock down
prices.
A speciality of Slippers for Christ
mas, from soc to $3.50 at Lewia Shoe
Store.
The usual choice Holiday stock is
on sale at Sampson & Azores, Cor
ner Druggists.
S. Russakoff will give 10 per cent
discount from regular prices on ey-
cry thing bought.
A beautiful Calendar given with
every $1.00 purchase or over at Bull
Moose Cigar Store.
Eaton-H -Hurlburt's high grade sta
tionery in Christmas boxes, at Samp-
son & Azores only.
Special Stock of Christmas Fruit
and Confectionery at Skowhegan Fruit
Co., ]. P. Merrill block.
The popular IN. & M" and Som
erset" Cigars in Christmas packages
at Provencals Cigar Store.
. Engraved and Gravic glass is fast
supplanting the cut variety. You
should see it at Walter F. Robbins Co.
Christmas joy lasts the whole year
round when Kodak heads the list See
the line at Sampson & Azores, sole
agents.
Rings! Rings for everybody set with
Diamonds, Pearls, Emeralds, Sap
phires, Rubies, Opals etc, etc, at
Philbrick's.
Call and see the fine line of new
sleighs, robes and street and stable
blankets. These blankets and robes
would make a fine Christmas present
J. H. Lancaster.
Smith & Bussey are selling Boys
$4.00, $500 and $500 velvet collar
Overcoats for $298. These are all
good style Coats and it will pay you
to investigate. See them in their
Russell street window
Holiday shoppers should not fail OF
seeing those Synthetic Rubies, Sap
phires and Emeralds at Walter F
Robbins Co. Cannot be detected from
the real article. are lasting in quality
and the price is about per cent oi
the real article.
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-15

B. F. Bigelow left this week for st.
Cloud Fla where he will spend the
winter.
Miss Annie L. Russell of Washing
ton, D. c., Is a guest in the home OF
B F. Eaton for the Christmas holi-
days
Mrs. Abel Patten returned Saturday
from Manchester, N H., where she
spent several days visiting old
friends.
Enoch Markham has been appointed
official dairy tester by State Instruc-
tor R. W. Redman. He Is at present
! in Oxford county.
Miss Ethel Merriam of Colby col
lege will spend the Xmas vacation al
her home here and next week will
be employed at II. C. Judkins' Dry
Goods Store.
Tinsel post cards are prohibited In
the mails unless placed within sealed
envelopes. Those wishing to send
these cards will be obliged to send
them at letter rates.
Harry Washburn and L. e. Perkins
of Bath, were In town Tuesday. Mr.
Perkins purchased an Elmore cal
and Mr. Washburn was appointed
agent for the car for SagadahoC
county.
The December term of the Somerset
Probate court convened Tuesday witt
Judge Augustine Simmons of NORTH
Anson presiding. There were a mum
ber of attorneys from out of towr
present.
Mrs. Fanny w. Fletcher, matron II
the Betsey Moody cottage at Eas
Northfield, Mass, Is expected tonigh
to spend the Christmas vacation will
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Converse
L. Webb.
Harry Tibbals, who lives abou
three miles south of the village or
the Waterville road. discovered ths
tracks Of large moose in the or
chard back of his house Friday. Thii
is the first time one of these animals
has been known to visit Skowhegar
for quite number of years.
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-15

Stamped and Embroidered articles
also Hand Painted China, at Miss
Towne's.
Kodak" solves the Christmas prob
lem for that boy of yours. Sampson
& Avore, sole agents. Prices 81 to
1890
Lots of good things on the job LOT
table at Philbrick's. Odds and ends to
be closed out. Come early and get
the pick.
The Free Coupons" given by the
Blunt Hardware Co., emitting some
body to q Xmas present are creating
, considerable interest.
Plenty of domestic ham at Coburn
Market.
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-15
Holiday Gifts for Smokers.

II there is a smoker" in your fam
lily and you are in doubt what to buy
him for a Christmas remembrance
you can save time and worry by going
direct to Proyencal's Cigar Store
where you will find a choice selection
of gifts useful to him, any of which
would be appreciated.
Men are very particular what they
smoke but Provencals stock is COM
plete and he would be able to give you
valuable suggestions. 1t Is always
easy to find just what you seek in
this line there.
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-15
Don't miss fur sale at Curtis.

Typography sets and wood for burn
ing at Bucknam's.
Plenty of domestic ham now at
Jewett & Parkman's.
Leave orders for piano tuning at
Smiths Music Store.
Complete line of Diaries for 1911 at
Fogg's Drug Store.
Philbricks Stock OF Cut Glass is al
ways the largest and best In town.
Two tenements of five sunny warm
rooms, up and down stairs, 35 Sum-
mer street.
One single runner pung; Just the
thing for stage, creamery collector
or for carrying school children; also
one Jumper pung. J. H. Lancaster.
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-15
Desirable Goods for the Holidays.

G. R. Fogg's Drug Store has taken
on a holiday garb and he is showing
a choice selected stock of holiday
goods of many kinds for the moderate
sized purse, the possession of any OF
which would please. His fine line oi
fancy and toilet articles is complete
and up-to-date in every particular
This store has long been headquar-
ters for the correct thing in perfum-
cry, toilet articles and high grade
box stationery
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-15
NOTICE.
The Second National Bank.

HHV E'VVV"u N"uV""I D"h'
The annual meeting OF the stock
holders of the Second National Bank OF
Skowhegan, will be held at it's office In
the town of Skowhegan, State OF
Maine. on Tuesday, the 10th day o
election OF Directors for the ensuing
year and for the transaction of such
other business as may properly come
before the meeting.
Skowhegan, Me-, Dec. Sth, 1910.
JAMES FELLOWS, Cashier.
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-15
| Have for Sac

Broadcast Seed and Fertilizer Sow
er, Cost $40 will sell for 81.
Edison Monograph. Cost SIG, will
sell for $S
Hectograph Copying Device Price
$225
Very fine set Light Driving Harness.
Cost $50 will sell for s35.
Corn Shelter. Cost $12 will sell for
S.
Cheese or Wine Press. Cost IS, will
sell for IS.
Can take your orders fer Apple
Trees and other nursery stock.
2w-50
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-15
Wanted !!

limited numher OF ambitious men oil
character and ability to II positions as So
Iicitors and Held managers. Compensation
References required. Apply To,
W. {. Co., LOCK Rox s36
swi3s Bangor, Me.
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-15
| Want to Buy

10 Cows, Shoats. Driving Sleigh.
Pung. Manure Spreader Land Roller,
Dump Cart, Jigger. Hay Rake. Hay
Loader Moving Machine Driving
Wagon, Weeder, Grubbing Plow. Black
smith Tools. Carpenter Tools. Riding
Saddle, Household Furniture, Set of
Storage Shelves or Drawers Wood
Saving OUTFIT. h. p. Gasolene Engine,
power Hoist, Stove Water Tank, PEN
ell Sharpener for Office Desk MIX
Scales, Platform Scales Horse Hoe.
also a few loads of Straw and Hay.
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-15
XMAs SUGGESTIONS

Every about this time know you wondering
what to buy your friends for Christmas.
Now make this suggestion take pencil and mark IN
the squares below after each article this
reminder while you doing your Christmas shopping