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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-02-24
FEDERATION AND POLITICS.

New York, Feb. 20. America
Federation of Labor will this year
take a more active part in politics
than ever before. Plans for active
political labor campaigns in practi-
cally every state were made public
today by the executive council of the
federation. which has adopted q reso..
luton reading in part:
Resolved, That the American Fed.
Grafton of Labor most frmly and un-
equivocally favors independent, use
of the ballot by trades nnianist :.:s.s &c
workmen, united regardless OF party !,
that we may elect men from our own
ranks to make new laws and adminis-
ter Zen. aian lines Ia id IN In
Legislative of american Federation
OF Labor, and at same time secure an
impartial Judiciary that will not
govern us by arbitrary injunclions o1l
courts nor as to the pliapt tool az
eOYDOKnka ylr<sa lklas ~
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-02-24
TO PHOTOGRAPH HALLEY'S COMET

An expedition to observe and photo
graph Halley's comet from the Hawai-
ian Islands is to be sent out by the AS
Economical and Astrophysical Society,
America. In view of the possible per-
turbations arising from the close ap-
proach OF the comet to the earth on
May lst and to Venus on May 10th to
18th, meridian observations are especi-
ally desired during the period IN which
the comet is sufficiently bright for that
purpose. The close approach of the
comet to the earth will afford an unusu-
al opportunity for study of the physi-
cal conditions of comets The comet S
proximity to the sun at the time of
maximum brilliancy imposes serious IL
mutations upon the Society program.
Widely extended cooperation will be
required throughout the whole world
if continuous Photographic record
is to be remotely realized.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-02-24
GOLD STRIKE AT HOT SPRINGS

The Star: w. M. Sauer, living sew
en- miles south of this city on the Chey-
.enne rive Il. has opened up ledge of ore
bearing rock on his sons farm that may
prove to be one of the richest mines in
the Hills. Mr.. Sauer is an old miner,
sent samples to the School of Mines at
Rapid City last week and received the
following assay; Light sulphide, with
81 ounces gold, value Sl323 per ton;
silver running 2l8.90 ounces per ton,
value Sl09. As; total valuation Sl22. .68
per ton.
This ledge is found about one mile
north of the Cheyenne river bridge
near the bank Of the river. 1t is about
ten feet from upper to lower wall and
has downward tendency which is very
good indication Other samples have
been sent to Denver but returns Of them
have not been received as yet
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-02-24
ACTIVE BUILDING SOON.

Work has been temporarily suspend
ed on the Belle Fourche dam owing, to
the cold weather, but about so men and
81 teams are engaged on the cut below
the tunnel IN the South Canal, and it is
expected this work will be finished bv
the end of the month,
A large force of men are employed
by contractors on the Belle Fourche val
ley railroad, building bridges across
Red Water and Belle Fourche rivers.
Owl Creek and the Indian Creek later
ais. This work is so well advanced
that there will be no delay in laying the
rails through the Government townsite
as soon as grading is completed early in
the summer. A large quantity of ma
terial and supplies has been assembled
at Belle fourche and preparations are
beng made to build a roundhouse
there.
model hotel is also being built at
Belle Fourche and arrangements are
beng made for establishing many busi-
ness houses on the new railroad town
which Is named Nisand, after Mis- Sor-
enson, one of the old settlers. Already
there are two general stores. two hard
ware stores, two banks. three lumber
yards one drug store and one hotel,
These business houses are in tenpor-
airy quarters just off the townsite so
they can be moved on as soon as town
lots are sold. Around the government
townsite like settlement has been
and several lumber yards, one bank,
two general stores, and are building a
drug store and other institutions are
only waiting for the sale of lots before
locating. q
Lands which sold for s., per acre when
the project was started now bring $50
an acre in good demand. Farm units
for the second lateral district have been
improved and there are about one hun
dred vacant farm units. 1t is anticipa-
ted there will be rush for these farms
as soon as they are open to entryes
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-02-24
DESTROYED BY FIRE

The main building of CoIum bus
college, the Catholic institution es-
tablished at Chamberlain last fall at
the former Indian school was des :
troyed by fire Sunday morning, en-
failing loss Of $35 900, no part of
which was insured. 1t is supposed
that the fire came from defective
furnace. It was discovered by stud
ent fooming in the building, but no
effective effort could be made against
the progress of the flames, as the loc
al water service was frozen up and
the buildings are out of the district
covered by the city water works.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-02-24
THE COUNTRY TOWN.

Denver Republican: He who has
never called a country town his home
has missed much. He who has his first
look out uponathe world from some little
village which at the dawn Of conscious
ness spelled all the world to him ard
held in its bounds all the people, will
always lack something in his sense of
his proper adjustment to creation. 1t
ISM them that the truest friendships
are formed, the closest student of hu-
man nature provided, the most lasting
hold given on the eternal truths. ONLY
as little child can the kingdom be en-
tered, and that is as true Of the king
dom of earth as of that one of which
1t was first said. Go closer into the re-
cord OF these boys off the farms and
you will find that it was from the coun-
try towns, rather than the farms, they
came; that it was some country village
that inspired the dreams, fired the
hopes and prepared for that flight to
broader fields. And they go back load
en- with gifts, not to the farms. but to
the country towns to which they feel
they owe SO much.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-02-24
THE HOG.

Omaha World Herald: The great
American Incorporating Eterally-has
reached an eminence that he has
equaled only once since the DAYS Of
the civil war. The price of 1920 per.
hundred pounds was paid for him in
Chicago the other day, and the con.
sumer merely looked on and won =
dered
AS the news dispatches explain,
the high price is attributed by the
meat masters Of the country to mat
nral conditions Of supply and de-
mand. = There is a shortage of pro-
ductlon IN hogs. aud we are warned.
that the shortage will continue
through the season.
Further than that, one of the pack
ing magnates opines that the price la
not yet done climbing. The market
conditions of supply and demand are
expected to become still more acutelv
natural. The hog is almost sacred
animal
The great America hog--speaktne.
fguratively as well as literally-ap-
pears to have come into his own. all
right.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-02-24
MARTIN is A CANDIDATE.

In response to petition signed by
foremost leaders and all the republi
can state committeeman and county
chairmen representing the six Black
Hills counties, Representative Eben
W. Martin has announced his candid :
acy for denomination to congress.
This Endorsement OF Mr.. Martins
service in the house of representa-
tives was received by him several
days ago. 1t reads as follows, being
signed by the foremost republicans
Of the Black Hills, as named:
We take great pride in the ability
and craftsmanship you have display
ed as representative in congress
from South. Dakota, and are satisfied
that you have faithfully and correctly
represented the sentiment of your
constituents upon the varied and
gravely important questions that have
been in the public mind and before
congress for consideration. We have.
therefore, the utmost confidence IN
you, and it will give us further plea
sure as representatives Of the repnbli-
can party of the Black Hills counties
to carry out the details necessary for
the proper placing of your name be-
fore the people as a republican candi-
date for congress at the June prS-
maries
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-02-24
WHERE THE MISSING ARE.

Sioux Falls Argus Leader: Iowa
is beginning to worry over the pros
pect that the next census may show
an actual decrease Of population in
the last ten years If the good peo-
pie Of Iowa find themselves fewer in
1910 than they were in 1900 ohey can
no doubt find part of the reason in
South Dakota, which has during the
past decade secured thousands Of for
mer Iowa citizens.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-02-24
UP IN SMOKE AND FLAME

Early Tuesday morning the tow n
Of Murdo, in Lyman county, was al
most totally destroyed by fire. A
high wind famed the flames and the
business portion Of that place was
licked up by flames within three
hours.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-02-24

Ok.obojo Times: j. C. Groseclose
and his crew of lumber jacks left
for the woods of Lit!lebend the first
OF the week. They rigged up a snow
plow TO break the road for their en-
gine and wagons, and reached the
Bend Tuesday evening
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-02-24
WILL ESTABLISH TRAINING scHcol

Steps have been taken to establish
a teachers training school at Mid
land, and thus TO do away with the
necessity of those from this part Of
western South Dokota who intend to
become teachers going to cities else
where in the state. or adjoining states
to receive the Hecessary education.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-02-24

Joseph Henry Hill, of Rapid City,
has been nominated by Senatar Gamble
as cadet at West Point. Mr.. Hill has
reported for examination.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-02-24

The executive committee of the South
Dakota Travelling Mems association
has decided upon Huron as the site for
their annual convention June IL and lS.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-02-24

Booker 7. Washington, in a Lin
coin address at Springfield, Ill.,, de-
clared that in the days since the gre at
emancipator, the negro race has ac-
quired and pays taxes on $3.50, 900 900
worth OF property. including 200 900
and 100000 homes. In the days since
the war. he said, over 81 per cent of
the colored race had learned to read
and write. Mr.. Washington de-
clared that he considered this to
be a good showing, especially with
European countries, where the per-
centage of educated people is much
less.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-02-24

Congress il about to care the postal
deficit by letting loose $500 900 worth
of free seeds to compete with Iigiti-
mate seed growers, the postage on
which will be Sl44, 900 Congress s
a merry old fellow, isn't he?-Minne-
apolis Journal.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-02-24

After sharp debate Thursday, the
Senate reached conclusion directly
opposite to tina: of the house concern
Ing the right Of Justice Wright of the
District of Columbia to summon
members OF Congress on the Printing
Committee into court. The senate
instructed its members Of that com.
mitee to ignore the summons as un-
lawful. in vasion of the privileges Of
the senate. The house directed the
members Of the committee to obey
the eonrt.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-02-24

The auto license record shows that
the last license number issued in this
state was 1850. The record shows that
S23 license were taken out for the year
1908 and that 2, lG4 licenses were called
for in 1909. These figures show the re-
suit of some of the South Dakota pros
perity.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-02-24

If the weather was only little
more balmy we might see one or m ore
OF the four comets that are reported
to be splitting up the atmosphere in
the Heavens. If Haley had kept his
old comet in cold storage until June
we might then have joined the
Romeos and Juliets in their star gaz-
ing stunts. Watertown Herald.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-02-24

Annual township elections should
be held this year in all organized
townships Of the state on Tuesday
the first day of March. Notice of the
town clerk, who under the statute
post notices in at least three Of the
most public places of the township
stating that the time, place, and pur-
pose of such election.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-02-24

Throughout the country conferences
are being held between labor and CAPT.
tai in an effort to settle differences with
regard to hours of labor and wages.
The railroad brotherhoods will probablv
arbltrate with the companies, and while
no definite steps in that direction have
yet been taken it is likely that the min
ers of the country will submit their
claims to the board of arbitration.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-02-24

If the weather man has it right, snow
is due today. 1t will not be the soft,
mushy variety that makes good snow
balls. The weather will be too cold ror
that. The snow will come from the
Rocky mountain and plateau region
where barometric depression is evid-
ent
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-02-24

New placer gold districts have been
discovered III Alaska which promise
very heavy returns. This TERRITORY
was purchased from Russia in 1867
for the sum Of $1,000, 900 and since
that time over si6o, 600 900 worth Of
gold alone has been yielded from
that territory. There still remains
a susply of gold. "copper". coal and
other minerals almost beyond esti-
nation.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-02-24

Easter Sunday this year falls on
March n, the earliest, with one excep-
tion, for the last rs years, This year
will also be exceptional for double holi-
days-Memorial Day, Fourth Of July,
and Labor Day all fall on Monday and
Christmas falling on Sunday will be OBJ
served on Monday.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-02-24

The continued severity of the win
ter is driving the COYOTES in nearer
to Deadwood and many nearby
rancherS now report nightly losses of
chickens and small stock, due to the
raids Of the hungry animals. MANY
instances of their boldness there told
by the ranchers, evidence is offered
in the increased number of hides that
are being brought to town to receive
the county bounty.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-02-24

The contractors for placing floor
coverings i'll the new state building
report that the coverings have been
shipped from the factories direct, and
are now on the read. They will be
placed as fast as the different rooms
are ready for them, and the company
will have men here in a few days to
begin the work.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-02-24

The state auditor reports fewer
wolf bounty claims filed up to the
present date this year than for the
same date last year. Up to February
Is last year the total claims filed had
reached S4.9Sl; while up to the same
date this year, they have only reach
ed S4 ,022.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-28

the Misses Whiting. daughters Of Or.
and Mrs. Guy Fairfax Whiting. at their
cottage.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. W. Blair are visiting
in New York. guests at the Hotel La
than.
Senator Charles A. Culbers0n. OF Tex
as. and Mrs. Culberson are at Clifton
Springs, y. y, and VIII probably spend
the summer there.
Mrs Thomas II. Anderson. wife Of
Judge Anderson. is visiting Mrs. John
JOY Edison at their country home, near
Rockville. Nd.
Mrs G. c. Pratt and her daughter
left yesterday for their home in PennsyI-
yania.
Miss Ethel Frederick, whose wedding
20 Mr.. Lewis c. Wilson takes place next
month. is In Washington for a short
visit
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STUDENTS SCORE SUCCESS.

THE EIopement OF Ellen" comedy in
three acts. was presented last night by
students Of Eastern High school in the
assembly hall Of the school for the bene-
1T Of the athletic and school fund. A
large audience greeted the young per-
formers
The hall and the stage was decorated
with flowers and Eastern High School
coIors. The play was bright and spark
ling. Mr. Guy. Of the class OF II. playel
the principal roll and showed his ability
for honors. The acting Of Miss G. Friz-
zell and Miss. F. Guide was excellent.
Others worthe OF mention were Mr.. stan
ley Smith and Nj Simpson. Much OF the
scenery for the play was by the art de-
partment OF the school
The play was produced under directions
OF Miss Anna McColm. OF the English de-
partment. and Miss Prince. of the art
department Dancing in the drill hall fol-
lowed the play. The same programme
will be repeated this evening.
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AMATEURS GIVE PLAY.
Junior Glass of Washington Normal
school in "Cranford."

ScnOOl In '1rnnIOrd.'
What was IN reality a dress rehearsal.
but which had all the features Of a regu-
lar performance, including a capacity au-
dience, was given last night IN the hall
or the Western High School. by the Junior
class Of the Washington Normal School
The play chosen was Crawford" by
Marguerite Merington. an even more am
bilious undertaking than Pandora. or
tho Box Of Mischief" which was tho Of
fering Of last years junior, which is. Of
course. this years senior class.
These annual dramatic offerings by the
Junior class are complimentary TO the
class above. and the girls enter into them
with all the spirit and love Of doing that
amateurs everywhere have
There is talent. too. among these fu-
ture teachers. both in the art of acting
and IN the matter OF producing their
plays The moving spirit of the perform
ance Of Crawford" is Miss Alberta
Walker, who not only Old the staging.
but drilled the girls In their parts. An
immense amount OF credit is due Miss
Walker. who has an undoubted genius
FOR stage management and effects.
Crawford" is a play Of quaint types.
and the girls IN their early Victorian
gowns and the artistically antique set
ting made a charming picture Miss Mar
garet Williamson, rs Miss Pole, is an
excellent actress. and cleverly hit Off the
airs and graces Of the affected maiden
lady Miss Miriam Kramer was very
funny as Martha and Miss Elizabeth
Lacy as Miss Matty had the sympathies
OF the audience at all times. Most OF
the roles were amusing types. not pre-
cisely caricatures. but certainly exagger-
ated examples of femininity OF the early
days OF the nineteenth century.
Tonight Crawford" will be given again
IN the hall OF Western, when the per-
formance will be a sure enough" one
and not a rehearsal.
The presentation Is under the supervls-
Ton Of Miss Anna VI. Cooling. PRINCIPAL
OF the washington Normal school. The
cast:
Miss Matilda JENKINS Mis- Nafty)
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Victor Murdoch. IN addressing the 1910
graduating class OF the Fairmont Semi
nary last night impressed upon the
young women the importance OF the love
OF nature and preservation OF the racial
instincts as the mainsprinSs Of human
progress. He said the conditions Of
modern life tend 20 atrophy OF nature
and degeneration Of Instincts.
be warned them against feeding their
minds on the sensational columns Of
newspapers. on the modern drama. and
modern fiction. He did not urge them
10 abstain entirely from all these, but
insisted on their d!s5elieviug all they saw
on the stage. characterizing the modern
drama as q perverted rejection OF life.
And. above all, he urged simplicity OF
lie and Unfauing consciousness Of its
responsibilities. which becomes more and
more submerged IN the increasing pros
Perousness and complexity Of the present
day social structure.
The programme opened with prayer by
Rev Henry \. Coude1. The fifteen fair
graduates were seated in semicircle
on dais. with bouquets Of white and
Lavender sweet peas in their hands Ar
ter the address Of the evening and some
selections by the orchestra. three Of the
graduates. Misses Harriette Richardson.
Ethel Foster, and Ada Mcconnell. en-
tered the hall with the national fas, and
presented the college with the portrait OF
MaUde Adams as the hero Of class 10
following ADMIRAL Dewey. OF class '05;
Edward Everett Hale. Of 20, Theodore
Roosevelt, Of '0S. and Julia Ward Howe,
Of 90.
The presentation Of the certificates by
DR.. Arthur Ramsay then took place, the
following being the recipients:
Lillian Beatty. Ohio; Dorothy Marie
Borland. Pennsylvania. Ethel Louise
Foster, District Of Columbia, Virginia
Guitar, Texas. Hazel Herr. Pennsylva-
MIA. Mabel Elizabeth Holloway. Kansas;
Sara Frances Hancock, Texas; Eliza
Watts KilHan, South Carolina: Katha-
rine Lauck. Pennsylvania; Mildred Mann,
Missouri. Ada Ro-iclJ Mcconnell. Mich
igan; Grace Marie McCleHand. PennsyI-
vauia. Mabel Clair Payne. Arkansas:
Harriette Richardson, Texas. and Matte
Lee Yokley. Tennessee.
Miss Katharine Brown was the only
recipient Of the seminary diploma, con-
ferred for the successful passing OF the
fun four-year SEMINARY course.
Miss Steele, the associate principal. then
called upon the three undergraduates. 10
whom honorary badges for brilliant ac-
complishment during the year were
awarded by the seminary. Miss Cecilia
Todd. OF Washington, being unable 20
attend. Misses Maggie Foote. OF Atlanta.
Ca. and Fannie Hunt Of Texas. ascend
ed the platform and were presented with
the badges. amid applause
DR.. Samuel II. Woodrow pronounced the
benediction and then presented each OF
the graduates with Scriptural verses, as
mementos OF their graduation
The class officers or 10 were: President,
Mabel Clair Payne. vice president. Ethel
Foster; secretary. Frances Hancock:
treasurer. Mildred Mann.
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Women'S and 'Children'S Hats
For Decoration Day Outing.
WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE UPHELD.
Affirmative Wins Debate Mt North
Capitol VI. Il. Churcb

Affirmative Wins Debate Mt North
Capitol VI. E. Church.
Dissolved. That women should be al
lowed to vote on the same terms as men. d"
was the subject Of a spirited debate at
North Capitol NJ. E. Church last nigh.
in which the affirmative team was de-
cided the winner
The affirmative, supported By Thomas
f. Bennett, Robert c. Huston. w. R
Cade. and, f. P. Jenkins, contended that
women in politics would purify the bal
lot and tend toward the advancement of
the best government
Frank B. Davis. Charles A. Swami
l. p. Heisten. and J. T. Fort opposed
the question, and declared the ballot
placed in women's hand would mean a
corruption Of the home and finally re-
suit in national decadence.
The judges were Or. James Mckee
DIT. A. A. Cheyne. and J. R. McCoacb
William A. Morris presided.
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From tho Houston rect
L certainly admire that man"
What in the world for7"
His will power"
He has no win power at all"
why he told me that he Just made up
MS mind TO quit smoking. and he quit"
He's lying; his wife made up her rlind
and he quit"