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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-12-01
TRAMP STARTED FIRE
Hobo Confesses to Starting Big Fire
at Mansfield

Aberdeen--Casper Rymann, aged 81,
a tramp, has confessed to State Fire
Marshal f A. Craft and States At
torney l.. T. Van Slyke, that he is re-
sponsible for the fire at Mansfield
which destroyed $4,000 worth of p OPP
erty in the heart of the business sec?
ton of the little town. Rymann de-
MES, however, that he started the
fire Intentionally, but claims it was
purely accidental.
He had been working in Mansfield
and in the country nearby for some
time. sleeping wherever the opportun-
ity occurred On the night of the
fire nc slept il, !. frame building which
had been a long time vacant and
which contained nothing but an iron
cot and a mattress About 5 O'Clock
in the morning Rymann says he awoke
and rolled cigarette and smoked it.
He then fell asleep and was awaken
ed later to find the room mass OF
flames He escaped and fearing de-
lection, fled block away and sought
refuge in a barn, A little later he
Joined the fire fighters, but his evident
nervousness aroused suspicion and he
was watched and his arrest followed
when he bought a ticket for Aber-
deem and prepared to leave the town
He was brought here and after vigor-
Gus cross-examining by Fire Marshal
Craft and States Attorney Van Slyke
owned to setting fire to the building
with his cigarette, which he claims
fell from his mouth and ignited the
old building as he fell asleep afte1
| lighting ii
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-12-01
Hardly a Commitment.

In the excitement of the moment
public speakers often say the opposite
OF what they mean to convey, and
when Henry Irving gave reading in
the Ulster hall, in 1873" says Bran
Stoker, in Personal "reminiscences
II Henry Irving" lone speaker made
as pretty an Irish bull as could be
found, though the bull is generally sup
posed to belong to other provinces
than the hard-headed Ulster. In des-
canting on the many virtues of the
guest of the evening he mentioned the
excellence of his moral nature and rect
itude of his private life in these
terms: Mr.. Irving, sir, is gentle.
man what leads life of ugbroken
blemsh'
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-12-01
Bachelors Heirs Found

Madison-After a diligent search
extending over year or more,
the heirs Of Theodore Petersen
former wealthy resident of Lake coun-
ty, who died some time ago have
been found The deceased was a
bachelor and failed to leave will,
Nothing could be found among his
papers regarding his relatives. and it
became necessary for the county au-
thorities to commence a search for
them. One of the chief actors in this
search was Hans Urdahl, We'll
known Madison attorney who some
time after the death of Peterson, was
appointed administrator of the rart
OF his estate in South Dakota. One of
the relatives of the dead man proves
to be Ellert Peterson, of Brooklyn,
N. Y, who is a brother. There also
are other brothers and several SIS
tiers. Three Of the heirs live in the
United States and seven in Norway.
Peterson, at the time OF his death,
was owner of a large amount Of Lake
county farm land, viii now COM
mands high price and had also &C
cumulated great deal of other prop
erty.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-12-01

Nit hell-Governor Vessey mas re-
tired from the business lie of his
home town, washington Springs, by
selling his store of general merchan-
disc to other parties, the store having
been under the management of his
brother, Ernest. while the COVE nor
has hee:::. ct Pierre. Governor Vessey
started the store at washington
Springs twenty-seven years ago and
in that time has had four Or five diff
ferent partners. but it has been sue
cessful enterprise during all the years,
ard he governors retirement from the
business circles will generally be re-
GREETED
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-12-01
Costly Talent.

"You are sure that airships will
make war SO expensive as to be ut
terly impracticable?" said one mill
tary expert.
quite sure" replied the other.
THE flying machines won't cost so
much, but we won: be able to pay
the sums required by ayiators for
going up in them"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-12-01
TRY MURINE EYE REMEDY

for Red, Weak, Weary, Watery Eyes
and Granulated Eyelids. Murine Doesn't
Smart--Sootles Eye Pain. Druggists
Sell Murine Eye Remedy. Liquid, 25c
soc, $1.00. Urine Eye Salve in
Aseptic Tubes, Csc, s100. Eye Books
and Eye Advice Free by Mail.
Murine Eye Remedy Co.. Chicago.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-12-01
MReer" in Kansas.

A certain Kansas editor always puts
the word beer" when printed in his
paper, in quotation marks.
why do you do that?" subscriber
asked him.
ut is for the same reason" he re-
piled, that we put quotation marks
around the word ghost We don't be-
lieve there are any ghosts. kansas
City Journal.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-12-01

could not work Without intense suf-
fsrins. Through, he suTa OF Deans
Kidney Pills, was practically given a
new pair of kidneys ] cannot eNag-
gerate their virtues"
Remember the name-Doa','s
For sale By all dealers. SO cents a
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-12-01

Aberdeen-Palmer d. Sheldon a
prominent Aberdeen young man,
will leave next Sataroay for ~
Paso, Texas, where he hopes 70
enlist in the Mexican war. MI Snei-
den served through the Philippine
insurrection as member CT the 40
erdeen company of the South DAKOTA
regiment. and made an ev'ellent rec
ord for bravery, rising to the rank Oh
lieutenant.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-12-01

a dull ache through
the small of my
back and l had rheu-
matte pains in every
joint. The kidney
secretions passed
too freely and / was
annoyed by having
to arise at night. I
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-12-01

Aherdeen-Captain William w.
Hubbard, formerly prominent in
South Dakota militia affairs, amt
engaged in business here as agent
for Wholesale liquor house has
filed a suit in circuit court against
his wife, Lydia Hubbard, TO- divorce,
and against DR.. E. B. Jackson: vel,
known bachelor physician of the city,
for $4,000 for alienation of his wife's
affections. Mrs. Hubbard has filed a
counter-suit for divorce, alleged cruel
ty and non-support. The Hubbar DIS
are prominently connected, and the
suits have caused something of q sefi-
sation.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-12-01
END STOMACH TROUBLE NOW
Dyspepsia, Gas, sourness or lndigcs-
ton Go Five Minutes After Taking
Little Diapepsin.

If your meals don't fit comfortably,
or you feel hloated after eating, and
you believe it is the food which fills
you; If what little you eat lies like
lead on your stomach; if there is diff
ficulty in breathing, eructations of
sour, undigested food and acid, heart
burn, brash or a belching of gas, you
can make up your mind that you need
something to stop food fermentation
and cure Indigestion.
A large case Of Pape's Diapepsin
costs only fifty cents at any drug
store here in town, and will convince
any stomach sufferer five minutes after
taking a single dose that Fermenta-
ton and Sour Stomach is causing the
misery Of Indigestion.
No matter il you call your trouble
Catarrh OF the Stomach, Dyspepsia,
Nervousness or Gastritis, or by any
other name always remember that q
certain cure Is waiting at your drug
store the moment you decide to begin
it's use.
Pape's Diapepsin will regulate any
ouC-Ol -ofder Stomach Wlth1n llVe mill
utes, and digest promptly. without any
fuss or discomfort, all Of any kind Of
food you eat.
These large 50-cent cases contain
:ae-e4 than s;iGGscciie Glen: &c thoroughly
cure any chronic case of Dyspepsia,
Indigestion, Gastritis or any other
Stomach trouble.
Should you at this moment be suf-
! ferins tce:: Indigestion, Gag Sour
ness or any stomach disorder. you can
surely get relief within five minutes
The Simple Life.
Mrs. Knicker-You will have to get
up to light the fire.
knicker-Un Unnecessary my dear;
never smoke before breakfast,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-12-01
SUFFERED so YEARS.
But Chronic Kidney Trouble Was
Finally Cured.

Charles Won soehnen, 2o1 A ST.,
Colfax, Wash, says: For 80 years
suffered from kidney trouble and was
laid up fer days at time. There was
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-12-01

grew stronger, ana within three months
/ was perfectly well woman.
81 want this letter made public to
show the benefit women may derive
from Lydia +. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. Mrs. JoHNG. MoLDAN.
2115 Second ST., North, minneapolis.
MINI.
Thousands of unsolicited and genu-
inc testimonials like the above prove
the efficiency Of Lydia 3. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, which is made
exclusively from roots and herbs.
Women who suffer from those dis
tressing ills peculiar to their sex should
not lose sight of these facts or doubt
the ability of Lydia E. Pinkham'a
Vegetable Compound to restore their
health.
Ifyou want special advice write
to Mrs. Pinkham, at Lynn, Mass.
Shewill treatyour1ette strictly
confidential. For 20 years sho
has been helping sick women In
this way, free of charge. Don't
hesitate = write at once.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-12-01

Rheumatism, Neuralgia and Sore
Throat will not live under the same roof
with Hamlns Wizard Oil, the best Of
all remedies for the relief of all pain.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-12-01
WANTS HER
LETTER
PUBLISHED
For Benefit of Women who
Suffer frorrl Female Ills
Minneapolis. Mimi was great
s.;ffarer fra., female troubles which

caused a weakness
and broken down
condition Of the
system. Tread SO
much ofwhatLyGa
e. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound
had done for other
suffering women ]
felt sure it would
help me, andI must
say it did help me
wonderfully. My
pains all left me, /
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-12-01

The charm of the unattainable is
long drawn out.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-12-01

DR.. Emdee-You should eat meat
very sparingly.
Mr.. JoaX-I avoid it altogether.
eat nothing but lunchroom ham sand
| WicheS
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-12-01

Too often piano stool is the seat
of discord.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-12-01

Mrs. F,nsiow's Soothing syrup.
For chlurpn teeuhiIg softens gums reduces
ION lay main cures wind colo. 2c d bottle.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-12-01
A Sure Cure.

A Sure Cure.
Randall-How did she cure her
daughter of that disagreable habit of
crossing her knees,
Rogers-Bought her a hobble skirt.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-12-01

Important to Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle of
CASTORIA, safe and sure remedy for
infants and children. and see that it
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-12-01
The Simple Life.

HV 0TT1PIC s-USs
Mrs. Knicker-You will have to get
up to light the fire.
knicker Unnecessary my dear;
never smoke before breakfast.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-08-26
Spoiled the Trick.

A New York official who had gone
through n political campaign, speaking
Of thickness. said: '"The tricky man
usually winds up by being too tricky,
like Brown.
Brown. who lives in Fifth avenue,
suspected his English butler of drink
ing his wine. So one night he drugged
a couple of bottles Of four or five dol
lar Chateau Yquem and left them In
the dining room.
unfortunately that night Browns
wife returned late from the opera.
She saw the rare wine and had It put
down IN the wine cellar along with the
twelve dozen other bottles of Chateau
Yquem that Brown had laid in.
Brown is wondering TO this day
which two bottles are the drugged
ones. He has stopped drinking Cha.
teau Yquem. In fact, l understand his
whole stock of it is for sale at rea,
sonable price. ."--Exchange.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-08-26
CouIdn't Stand Satire.

A burglar while attempting to rob a
bloated bondholder of Maryville by
mistake got into the humble residence
of an editor next door. After unsuc'
cessfully fumbling about for suitable
assets for some time he was disguised
to observe the tenant Of the house sit
ting up in bed and laughing at him.
"Arn't you old Skindersen. the capi
tallst?" inquired the housebreaker.
mary time" chuckled the journalist
I'm the editor Of the Screaming Ea'
gle"
Jerusalem said the burglar, look
ing at his stemwinder. And here I've
been wasting four precious hours on
this branch almshouse. say, old
quill driver, you never poke fun al
your subscribers, do youE"
mot the cash ones"
Exactly" said the burglar, taking
ont his wallet. Here's six months
subscription to call this thing square
II there's one thing on earth | cam
stand, it's tire."-London Tit-Bits.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-08-26
Self Restraint,

Ellen stopped scrubbing the veranda
steps long enough to cast an admiring
eye on her employers garden. Sure
they are fine posies ye have, doctor"
she said. i've a neat little house
bought with the money I'd put by, and
an elegant garden il had last year, too,
but now there's neither stick nor stalk
in It,"
"What was it, hens or dogs? asked
The doctor sympathetically mentioning
his own aversions.
Sure, me neighbor-bad luck to her
had ditch dug in her land, and the
water ran down into me garden and
washed all me seeds away"
And what did you do about it,"
what could poor lone body like
me do"
"Well, didn't you at least say some
thing to the woman, complain or tell
her that you wouldn't stand itY'
"Now, doctor, dear. hard words just
leads TO bad feelings among neighbors.
and that We know as we'll as do. and
it's not me that would be using them.
So / only said to her. 4 hope Ill live
to see the floods flowing over your
grave as your ditch waters have flowed
over me garden, aud let it go at
that. ."-Youth's Companion.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-08-26
Savino Time.

GLOW much is that" asked the man
who was in Il hurry.
dollar ninety-eight," replied the
saleslady,
Would you mind calling It SO evenT'
"I'm sorry, but it's against the
rules"
would you consent as favor to
retain the changer
Certainly not! do not receive
tips"
He turned sadly away. Then a
bright idea struck him. lie went to
the door, called passing newsboy and
took him to the counter He reached
for the article desired and regardless
OF protest showed 1t into his pocket
Laying down two dollar BILL he said
TO the ncwsboy:
"Now. son, YOU wait for that . cents
change. no matter how long 1t takes
and here's half dollar for your trou
Washington Star.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-08-26
MONEY MONEY LOANED
On + urniture, Pianos,
Hor ses, Etc.
Cheape Rates. Easy Payments
MARION GHATTEL LOAN co.
12616 s, MAIN ST.
"A Piu Tale.


The southern negro who Is not nos
sessed of a pig considers himself pool
INDEED. This is well known to the
white people. so that when an ancien,
darky approached white neighbor
with the request that he "gib him eli
half er dollar ter help buy er pig. case
dat yuther pig Ah had is done daid.'
the desired amount was promptly
Forthcoming.
A few days later the white man met
the old negro and inquired:
did you get another pig. uncle?"
,'"'Deed Ah did, sab. an hit am n
hne shoat an All sholy am much
obleeged to you fer helpln' me, Mars
Tom"
well, take better care of this one,"
Mars Tom suggested. by the way"
he added idly, what did the other pig
die of-cholera?
The old man pulled his forelock and
smiled depreciatingly.
"Now, Mars Tom, what for yo' all
wanter ak datT" he said. "Foh a
matter er fac, dat yuther pig died
case Ah hit him on de haid wild er
ak, he bein' fat an dc wedder Jest
right, an me bein' honsry for fresh
meat"-New York Times.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-08-26
Riuht or Wronul

Professed politicians who have re-
duced officeholding TO an exact science
find the independent voter a sad STUN
bling block, fact which is amusing.
ly disclosed by story found in the
life of the late George Monro Grant.
the eminent Canadian educator and
clergyman.
Toward the end of Sir John Macdon-
AIDS life he aud Principal Grant, then
the head of Queens college, met at
dinner at the house OF the premier's
brother.ln-law, Professor Williamson.
"How | wish," the premier said to
the principal, that you would be a
steady friend of mine"
my dear Sir John" the principal
replied. 81 have always supported you
when you were right"
The premler's eyes twinkled, and he
laid his hand upon the shoulder of tho
principal.
= "My dear man." said he. 81 have nc
use for that species Of friendship"
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-08-26

When the postoilice was first opened
at Kai Feng, China the clerks had u
fight with some men who bought
stamps and refused to go away until
tho stamps were licked and stuck on
their envelopes for them. The foreign
postoflices in Palestine are usually con-
yulsed by spirit of keen competition.
II a parcel exceeding the regulation
weight or size is taken TO an office
and refused the traveller in the ma
jority of cases has only TO threaten TO
take it to rival office, and it is
straightway received without a mur-
mur. So keen Is the rivalry between
some of these offices that residents In
Palestine possess free post within
certain districts. Between jana and
the surrounding colonies and also with
in Jerusalem the German aud Aus
trian offices make no charge for the
delivery Of local letters. - Chicago
News.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-08-26
Miscellaneous
FLAG ETIQUETTE.
Displaying the National Ensign at Hal
Mast.

Displaying the National Ensign at Half
Mast.
There have been many mistakes
made about the etiquette Of the flag
When President William Mckinley
was assassinated thousands OF loyal
Americans raised flags at half mast
over their places of business and let
them fly by night and by day until
they wore out. They undoubtedly
thought they were showing respect to
McKinlcy's memory. But they were
not showing proper respect to the 1ag
The United states government display
cd at that time its flags at half mast
from sunrise to sunset from the presi-
dents death until his burial. The gov
crnment regulations provide that on
the death of a president in Office its
flag shall be displayed at half mast
only one day.
In memory of the 100000 Union sol.
diers who lost their lives d6rlng the
civil war May 80. Memorial day, each
year the United States displays its flag
at half mast at all army posts, stations
and national cemeteries from sunrise
to midday. Immediately before noon
n dirge is played by the band or field
music, and the national salute of TWEEN
ty-onc guns is fired. At the conclu-
sion OF this memorial tribute at noon
the flag is hoisted to the top of the
staff and remains there until sunset
The idea is that the national ensign is
too sacred an object TO be long In
mourning for any man or number OF
men, no matter how exalted their rank
The flag reversed. with the union
down, indicates distress. The flag Oh
anything but fort actually bcsieged
should never be displayed between
sunset and sunrise.
When the Gag is TO be displayed al
half mast il is lowered to that posi-
ton from the top Of the staff. 1t is
hoisted to the top before It is finally
lowered Washington Post,
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-08-26
THE OLD 0AKEN BUCKET.
A Drink From the Well That Was Not
Appreciated.


Appreciated.
The girl accepted the glass of ice
water with a feIvor In her words that
went away beyond the manner of or
dinary politeness.
"Yes." she confessed. 81 am deeply
grateful You don't know what a bless
ing 1t is to he able to get drink out
of n refrigcrator-just open the door
aud take II out. You see, Ivc been
visiting at one of those houses in the
country where the poetic old oaken
bucket still is on the job, Every time
| wanted drisk | had to get knife
ana weight and rope and bucket
and a cup. dug the lid of the well
up with the knife. Then | adjusted
the weight on one side Of the bucket
so II would tip over ana take in water
when It hit the bottom. Then ] drew
up the bucket, took cupful of water,
coiled the rope, shut down the lid and
put the knife away again. All that for
just one little drink!
"Once we went out driving, We
found ono well where we couldn't get
the lid up. We found another where
the rope was too short. ! was just
dying for n drink by that time. so one
of the boys held another upside down
in the well-by the legs, you know
aud we dipped out a drink that way
Thank you, rm very comfortable
where | am. No oaken buckets for
me, except in songs. "-kansas City
Star.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-08-26
Orioin Of White Race.

The discussion Of the precise locality
where the primitive man developed
into the white race is by no means
settled as yet. The old theory that the
Aryau or white race began In Asia
is still held by many high authorities,
but other authorities equally high
maintain that the original white
mans country" was Europe and that
from Europe the race spread to other
parts of the world. 1t is safe to say
that the last word upon the subject
has not yet been spoken. The debate
is still open and will probably remain
so for very long time TO come.-New
York American.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-08-26
A Creepy Experience.

The Rev. Clarence Godfrey on retlr
ing one. night determined that he
would try to "teeDath" a phantasn
OF himself to lady living in another
part Of the city, tells II. Addington
Bruce in Success Magazine. For about
ten minutes he endeavored IN thought
to appear 10 her. At the end Of that
time he fell asleep.
About -four hours later the lady on
whom he had been "cxertlng his wilr'
awoke with an impression that she
had heard a curious sound. She felt
nervous and uneasy and thought that
IL she went downstairs and took q
drink Of soda water IL might have n
quieting effect
Coming back, she was nstnundcd 10
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-08-26
COURTESlES AT SEA.
Dipping tho Flag Ranks Before the
Booming Of the Guns.

Booming Of the Guns.
In the days before cannon and in
deed until comparatively recent times
vessel made its salutatiou 10y lower
ing or dipping" It's fag This is the
oldest and most honorable greeting
which ship can give. 1t ranks before
the booming of guns. however many.
This salute has always been demand
I'd by English speaking seamcn. and its
exactloh has burned the hearts and the
powder of generations of naval com
mnnders. For foreign ship, whether
merchant or martial, TO enter an Eng
lish port without yelling topsails or
dipping its national flag was to court
the chances of war, although the pro-
foundest peace existed. Without warn
ING or argument the shore defenses or
a man-of-war would send Il round of
shot across the bows or between the
masts OF the insolent intruder, aud II
the offending 1ag came not down in
stautly the foreigner was brought to
her senses by being raked through and
through. Such was the reception ac.
corded by Sir John Hawkins in the
sixteenth century to the Spanish ad'
miral who in time of peace sailed into
Portsmouth sound without yelling his
topsails or lowering his flag.
Salutes are essential matters of naval
etiquette and are exchanged under an
elaborate code arranged between the
nnunrs frha numbnr nf ,runG tn bp
fired under all conceivable circum'
stances is minutely stlpulated.-New
York Press.