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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-10-27


Frank Blair of Rapid City. was
7ititor Friday.
A. F. Dotson returned Sunday
from Chicago.
Thos. Crawford was down from
Okobojo yesterday.
II. G. Obershaw left yesterday for
a trip to Nebraska.
c. K. Howard came down from
Rapid City Monday.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Perry Knapp
Tuesday, a baby boy.
Mrs. A. D. Thibodeau has returned
from visit at Madison.
G. E. Madden returned yesterday
to the Cheyenne Agency.
John Latta returned yesterday
from visit at Harold.
Atty. F. d. Bangs was a business
caller in the city yesterday.
Miss Maude Williams returned
Tuesday from visit at Blunt.
Adolph Tillman returned Friday
from visit at the Twin Cities.
Harry Andrew of Phillip was an
over Sunday visitor at the Teuber
home.
S. V. Christ, shrewd limb of the
law, was in the city yesterday from
Miller.
Geo. II. Bronte returned yesterday
from trip through the eastern part
of the state.
Emil Branch of Hurley, was in
Pierre Friday, enroute home from
the Black Hills.
/ Sam Foster left Friday for Chicago
| having spent some time on his farm
near Fort Pierre.
Mrs Harriet Fentress returned
yesterday from visit with her
daughter at Duluth.
| Ell. d. Jennings left Tuesday for
Dickinson, N. D., where he will
make his future home.
p. S. Peterson of Ada, S. D., was
admitted to the bar of the state on
certificate from Iowa.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. W. Ewert and
Mr.. and Mrs. j. P. Erickson depart
ed yesterday for Minneapolis.
The tax lists are appearing in the
favored papers. They are small now
as compared with former years.
State Engineer S. H. Lea left yes
terday for Aberdeen where he will
attend the Good Roads Convention OF
Oct. 1921.
The debris is being cleaned up il
front of the new st. Charles hotel sc
the cutters can be put in and new
walks laid.
Mrs. j. 81. Johnson of Ft. Pierre
came in from Miller yesterday, a
which place she made an equal sui
frage address.
Word was received yesterday of th
death of Mrs. Arthur Young. at thei
home in Stanley county. Death wa
due TO 1on5un ption.
Miss Fay Harding was throw,
from a horse Friday and rendere
unconscious for some time. Mis-
, Harding sustained several ba
bruises.
Harold Pioneer, 81: A. w. Ever
, and John l. Newell Of Pierre wer
inspecting the old Davy ranch Tues
day and saying hello to their Harrol
friends.
Henry James paid the mortgage O
his fathers farm last week. A bus
mess course at the Mankato (Minn
Commercial College few years az
enabled him to do this.
, Bert Foster, who was charged wit
perjury in a horse rustling case i
Stanley county, was found guilty b
the jury and has been sentenced to
term in the penitentiary.
, Rapid City Journal, %: Mrs. {
, F. Woodland in enjoying visit fror
her son, j S. Woodland, and family
of Pierre, who are on their way I
Crawford, where they are going on
farm.
In the supreme court yesterday
> an opinion handed down by Whiting
the case of Will O. Ferguson ct a
VS.. Northern Assurance Company
al. from Fall River county, was r,
versed.
The superintendent of the Wester
: Union Telegraph line for this distri,
q passed through to the Black Hill
. Wednesday. That section has bee
:o% 4.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-10-27
THE LOCAL NEWS

THE LOCAL NEWS
IN. Wickham was in from Philip
Monday.
w. A. Quinn came in from Midland
Monday.
Mrs. Carl Raiston returned Sunday
from Mitchell.
s John Stainer came up from Har-
rold Tuesday. =
Mrs. G. J. Rolston arrived from
Mitchell Sunday.
J. ohm P. Erickson returned Friday
from Minneapolis.
Chas. Elrod returned Friday from
y visit in Illinois.
s Ben Nelson was p business caller
from Onida Friday.
5s Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Grove came up
from Blunt Monday.
Editor Burden of Lead, was cap
itol city visitor Tuesday.
s Ira Squirting is receiving visit
from his mother of Leslie.
s Mrs. Ray Scott went to Huron
MONDAY for visit with relatives.
5 w. H. Cole of Miller, was looking
after business matters here Tuesday.
g# Miss Hazel Armestead Of Wasta,
was guest at the Cox home Sunday
@ Mrs. Chas. Rohrer and children re-
turned Friday from visit at Clark.
S. Miss Zelda Benedict and Miss Rosa
Sothma arrived from Midland Mon
day.
M Mrs. J. D. Henley went to Rapid
City Tuesday for visit with daugh-
St ter.
S Chas. Metzgar of Canning, is re-
ceiving treatment at St. Mary's hos
pital.
S. The Methodists recently dedicated
q new church, free from debt, at
7 Capa.
A birthday surprise was given S.
H. Lea on Saturday by his many
friends.
J. w. Week and wife of Des Moines
La. are guests at the home of G.. B.
Patrick.
A. d. Hengel left Tuesday for Chi
! cago, where he will make a purchase
of clothing.
Mrs. Baker of Ramona arrived in
the city last week, for visit with
. relatives.
The State Board Of Pa1dons and the
State Brand Commission are in ses-
sion today.
Mrs. G. w. Lumley and son, Harry,
returned Tuesday from a trip to
Minneapolis.
Miss Gladys Bennett entertained a
number of friends last week at a
Dutch lunch.
Glenn w. Martens has been at Fort
Pierre this week, representing clients
in the circuit.
LIB. Albright, and l.. L. Albright
returned Monday from hunting trip
at Lake Thompson.
Miss Maude Williams went tc
Blunt Friday, for few days visit
with her sister.
Mrs. Cbas. Sullivan and family ar
rived Tuesday from short visit al
Ottumwa, Iowa.
He. Moore and wife left Saturday
/ for Chicago, where they will spene
the winter months.
G. c. Carpenter returned to Siou,
City the latter part of last week, af
ter visit in the city.
4 Ed. Bell, who met with fire loss
at Angus ten days ago, has begun
the work of rebuilding.
The state treasurer has received
1 34,7s5 as the receipts of the stat,
Irvine plant for September.
Arthur Livingstone of Onida, hal
been in the city the past few days
the guest of his brother, G.. M.
4 7. M. Rim left Monday for hi
home at Covington, Ind, after look
h ing after property interests here.
81 The foot ball game, Monday, be
q tween the high school team resulte,
in tie game, the score being 0 to 0
81 James Robinson arrived from
Il Omaha Monday and is the guest o
n of his niece, Miss Katherine Robin
81 son.
E. +. Lyon, formerly of this rlace
" is manager of the Woodland Empor
@ ium, large dry goods store at Wood
land, Cal.
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JERK disconsoately on the top rail of the east
ID meadow fence and gazed at marvelously spotted
Western pony. The skewba1d stood stock still,
except for occasional tail whisk and twitch of his
loose hung lip. Oh, to think that that beautiful
marked all like the maps of the world in the
schoolroom, had been offered to him, to little Berk
ironically offered him by cruel Uncle condition
that he would ride it!
Ride the spotted terror of the plains? Neither
Buffalo Bill nor Bronco Bub could do that, Berk
in spite of the wonders they accomplished in The
Cowpuncher's Fortune
Uncle Bens attempt had resulted in a flying header
and Bender, the head groom, not more fortunate
When the pony had been turned loose the paddock
with ten fifteen green horses the result such
kicking. squeang, and general bullying by his Spotted
Higines that he christened 1.-The Boss and
turned out by himself in the east field There the
adoring Berkeley had followed and sat covetousy
gazing Of course Uncle Ben had said, you ride him
and you have him just in fun his poor
little nephew, as he always delighted to dol
But, oh! if he could only win the prze He fancied
himself triumphantly prancing up to his crestfalen
relatives and claiming the reward. His imagination
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pictured many ways of sbduing the savage BEAST but
the reality in the meadow made him pause. For the
first time in his life Berkeley afraid of horse He
used to their society; but heretofore his equine
friends had been selected for him, like his good little
boy playfelows He had never dreamed of such 6end-
ish exultng wickedness The Boss evinced on the
slightest provocaton provocation at ALL He held
in awe those flying heels and sudden hunchngs; yet
his heart went out in admiration of the sleek, strong
limbs and circus pony hide
He didn't really believe in fairies; but Grimm's
heroes had such comfortable way of getting
difficulties with their help that he began imagining
how it would be en would suddenly rise
before him and offer to crafty wish how quickly he
be lifted to that spotted back and 60 amably gaoping
up the slope to show off to Uncle Ben and lord
Blenders, who was always ordering him away from the
beloved stables But it of no use to wish and
dream, no at all! Cousin Geraldine had said that
fairies were all rubbish anyway but it too bad
The boy sighed heavily.
A SOUND beside him made him start. young
woman in a brown walking suit looking up at
him, her arms spread upon the top rail- and her head
turned sidewse like the cherub pictures in his mothers
room. f.
what do you sigh for, little boy?" she asked in
sweet foreign voice with unfamiliar accent.
Berk looked at her hard She couldn't be fairy he
Thought Fairies appeared like Cousin Geraldine,
who had yellow curls and wore dresses all white and
pink and fluffy. This woman, though she came so sud-
denly. was brown haired and warm with walking; be-
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Sides he could fine tracery of lines her mouth
and eyes. She was certainly not witch, being too
young and pretty.
She laughed at his close unblushing scrutiny. "Do
you like little man. would you prefer the Princess
Rataplan?"
"Are you fairy?" he asked gravely, hoping against
fear.
Sometimes, she answered, looking at him with
clear, coffee colored eyes.
"Only sometimes? Can't you give wishes now?"
cit depends the wish. What would you ask for
candy bicycle. or story3"
Berk shook his head. 'No; want to ride that"
He pointed at the bronco.
The brown woman laughed. "How funny! That
easy! Why not?"
ooh, he's wicked!but he's so beautiful
ut happens sometimes so" she sighed.
"Hes terribly bad. Uncle bought lot of new horses
for polo ponies, you know But this is dreadful
he'll just sell him again; he bucks and kicks and he's
to the other horses He squeas and shakes his
head. and he's thrown Uncle Ben, and Blenders too.
Berkeley paused disconsoately 1t really too big
task to set any fairy.
To his SURPRISE the little laughed and laughed
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Nothing avaiied The little brown woman always out
witted him, and the merciless cowhde scored his back
and shoulders like storm.
At last, with squeal, he rose and struck at her,
he reared high and struck hard but she eluded him.
leaped aside, and jerked the strap up and up One
aching instant he stood erect, then with wrench he
fell backward, turning little he went down. The
blow caught him sidewse but the less violent
He lay painting The stranglng nose net gagged him.
He could not recover The Stubble meadow reeled his
mouth full of dust, he beginning sweat and
lather- and that dreadful little woman sure to
recognize the signs of nervousness and distress
Then he felt her hand his head, patting him; he
heard her voice in caressng tones, calling him ignoini-
pet names, such children fat ponies that
pull disgracefu basket wagons He could have cried
of chagrin With last effort he scrambled his feet
and bindly madly, began the fight again. He too
furious to watch his chances now he conscious only
of desire to kill The dust whred about him; he
red; and with all his strength he bucked and bucked.
Oh If she only his back! But she wasn't. She
was everywhere around him and never within reach.
Oh the net the awful nose net! He could hear the
painful hiss OF his own restricted breathing, and it
frightened him.
Again he went down with crash, and scrambled up
sore and exhausted He spread his legs far apart for
better support. The sensation of having the ground
lerked from under him was and awful. He gasped
His head was straight out before him in effort for
air. He could feel the sweat tricking down his hide
and even could hear the drops that fell to the ground
beneath his belly. He feared at every moment to be
thrown again. But the little stood looking at
him with kindly brown eyes. just the color of water
that has through forest country and dead leaves
She did not hit him with the whip; she did not do that
unaccountable thing with the ground; she let him
Standard he was grateful.
SLOWLY his tanks ceased to CULVER; he dared
~ straighten himself. But some subtle change had
taken place, something had happened to his proud
rebellous spirit. He did not want to fight; for he
knew what would be the result. On the contrary, he
wondered how she would treat him If he obeyed her.
He almost longed to hear her say those absurd atpony
pet again. AS if she OWNED his of mind she
began cooling to him in her strange voice. He
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Why not?"
wicked!but he's so beautiful"
sometimes SC" she sighed.
ly bad. Uncle bought a lot of new horses
!, you know. But this one is so dreadful
lin again; he bucks and kicks and he's
other horses. He squeals and shakes his
thrown Uncle Ben, and Blenders too"
d disconsolately. 1t was really too big
ny fairy.
Sc, the little woman laughed and laughed,
and the coffee colored eyes twinkled
with merriment. He resented it.
"You don't understand" he said.
"Uncle said could have him if l
could ride him. l know he didn't
really truly mean it; but he'd keep his
word. Why do you laugh so?"
1t ees what you call 'providential'
in your country. Come! will help
you. Let me see-can you find for me
one whip and one headstall and
piece of rope-oh, SO long-and, yes
it is near your Fourth of July-have
you any firecrackers? Yes? Well,
bring me all these things quietly so
no one will see you, and come back
to me-"
AS if in a dream the boy climbed
down from his perch, and with
many backward glance-for he feared
to see his new found friend disappear
into thin air-he made his way across
the fields in the direction of the stables.
Once out of sight, he ran with feverish
haste, and after moments recon-
noitering, Apache fashion, slipped I'M
observed into the harness room. The
headstall and whip were easily OBJ
tanned; but the rope was another ques-
ton. At last, with trepidation, he
secured heavy tie strap and a piece
of clothesline. Concealing his booty,
he went to the house and found his
precious store of firecrackers and a
piece of punk. With these in his
pocket he few to his cache and returned
across the meadows.
She turned her head as she heard his
uncertain and troubled footsteps, and
burst again into irrepressible laughter.
lightly, she relieved him of his burden,
turning grave, tested the strength of
strap and looked over the buckles of
She seemed to have forgotten Berk's
he was absolutely absorbed in hers.
ppear like Sir Guy preparing to slay a
,e firm and her eyes dark and shining.
ling loops in the cord and snapped the
ring of the bit.
quick quiet movements, she climbed
nd approached The Boss, who eyed her
d not deign to turn his heavy '1ncom-
Without hesitation the brown woman
adstall over. his ears and forced the bit
uctant teeth. Except for puff of con-
n, he made no resistance, confident of
e complete triumph.
cred her to slip an unusual harness over
t when she took from her pocket strong
,ught it time to object. He squealed,
i his hind legs, and reared, preparatory
: strap from her hand by vigorous buck.
cached his full power, just at the instant
nething happened,-a quick push, his
j sidewise close to his shoulder, and his
denly curled up. Down he went on his
ID. Before he had time to recover, and
led by the shock and surprise, this little
lis head and her nimble fingers fastened
net. Then she jumped up.
hame, The Boss thrust out his fore legs
nself to his feet. Before him stood his
one hand she grasped both strap and
er she held green hide quirt. He tried
breath the nose net bound his nostrils.
with modification, he few into a tan.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-08
RATTLE LEADS TO IDENTIFICATION
 OF JOHN GRAHAM

Ticket "0304' of a shot gun raff1e held in Terryville month ago, led to the Identification today of the unknown man whose death occurred at St. Vim cents hospital early Tuesday morning. few hours after the man had been removed in critical condition from police headquarters. Mystery sur rounds the events preceding the mans death.
 Through the activity of the police. in tracing the sale of the tickets on the shot gun raffle. it was learned that ticket "0304" had been sold to John Graham, an employe of Terryville lock shop. and one of large family.
 Graham disappeared from Terryville about Thanksgiving time. and had not been heard from since.' Late Monday he entered the carriage shop of Lewis C.. Hit. in Bulls Head. apparently with the desire to get warm, but act ing most peculiarly. He could not answer any questions except with un- ineligible mutterings.
 From Bulls Head he was taken to police headquarters in the patrol wag- on. Dr. Krause of the Emergency hospital examined the man and took him to St. Vincent's in the ambulance His death occurred shortly after mid night.
 Relatives of Graham are expected at Rourke & Rourke's undertaking par lors late today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-08
BRUTAL NEGRO LIKE A PEND
 TO WHITE WIFE
Kept Her in Chains-Beat Her so Fearfully That Slightest
 Touch Caused Agony
Especial from United Press.)

Boston. Dec.S-When James H. Tay- Tor. a negro. was arraigned in police court. today. a story of the most re- volting cruelty and brutality ever heard by the local police. which was practiced on a young white woman whom the police said once had been comedy, was unfolded When the man was arrested. on a charge of being present in place where cocaine was found. he was in filthy dive in Mid dlesex street. in the East Dedham sec- tion. and in the same room with him, chained to tumbled and dirty couch. was his wife. her body a mass of bruises.
 The police also applied for a warrant for Taylor's arrest. charging assault and battery on his wife. The man is known to the police. as he was ar rested some time ago. in connection with the shooting of another negro. He also was suspected by agents of the Watch and Ward Society. of sell Ing cocaine to women of the under world. His wife was Margaret Jack son. of Amherst. N s. Although she admits she had lived as other women customers of Taylor. she insisted on 8 legal marriage. The man abused her, she said.
 When found. last night. she was chained to the cot by a chain three or four feet long. attached around her neck and she had been beaten so that she screamed in agony when touched. She said that. while chained. Taylor beat her with the heel of 8 shoe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-08
MRS. SHONTS MUST
 ANSWER CHARGE OF SMUGGLING JEWELS
Wife of Millionaire Traction Magnate Gets Into Trouble
 Mistake, Says Husband
Special from United Press.)

New York, Dec. 8-Mrs. Theodore P. Shonts. wife of the President of New York's great Inter Borough Traction system, was, today, ordered to appear before the surveyor of the port to explain the presence in her baggage. of s2o.oo0 worth of jewels seized as she stepped from the liner Kaiser Wilhelm Der Crosse.
 Her husband claims Mrs. Shonts failure to declare her vaIuables was due simply to her ignorance of the law. Shonts, arriving at the dock somewhat late, explained that, if he had been there a few moments soon- CT. there would have been no Ques- tion about the baggage. The jewels, consisting of a magnificent pearl necklace. string of diamonds and a pendant, are now in the appraisers store. Mrs Shonts told inspectors she had taken jewels valued at s2O,- 900 with her, to France, exchanging them. in Paris, for more fashionable gems. She did not think the exchange called for a declara ton. she said.
 A hearing probably will be held to- morrow. This is not the first time Mrs Shonts has been in trouble with customs officials. Tn 1908 shortly be- fore the marriage of her daughter to the Duke De Chaulnes, it was charg- ed. by a former dressmaker, that there was s19.000 worth of smuggled goods in the Shonts home Shonts satisfied President Roosevelt there was no cause for confiscation of the gowns and the case dropped.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-08
OBITUARY

The funeral of Mrs. Martha Mccoy was held this morning from her late home. 306 Hamilton street. at 9:30. and St. Marys church at 10 o'clock. Rev. Father Murphy officiated at the funeral services. Mrs. Frank Munich rem dered Beautiful Land on High. The pail bearers were Nicholas Malone, John Cody Joseph Carroll, J. D. Cum ningham, John Reilly and Henry Gull len. Interment was in St. Michaels cemetery.
 The obsequies of Daniel R. Healey took place this morning at the home of his son-in-law. Frank c. Baker. 196 East Main street. at g. and St. Mary S church half an hour later. Rev. Fa- ther Murphy. the pastor. offfciated The pail bearers were F. O'Rourke Charles Freeman. Thomas McGuire. F. Haydon. w. Ramsey and W. Russell. Interment was at St. Michaefs ceme- tery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-08
MEXICAN REBELS
 CAPTURE A TOWN
Especial from United Press

Fl Paso. Tex. Dec. S-The renort that the town of Guerrero has fallen into the hands of the Mexican rebels. is so persistent that it Is generally credited here although no confirmation has been received. The Diaz govern north from Chihuahua and it is i'm possible to get any news of the re- ported capture of the town owing to the strict censorship
 Reports are that a concerted attack was made by all the revolutionary forces in the vicinity. the Federal troops surrendering after a brief resist ance. The municipal officials of Guerrero have been deposed in favor of rebel officers. it is reported.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-08
WALL STREET TO-DAY

Especial from United Press.)
 New York, Dec. 8-Opening-Mod. crate strength was shown in the stock market at the open ng, today, prices generally ranging sl ghtly above yes terday's close. A wavering tendency quickly developed, however, and the gains were lost.
 Noon-Only trifling changes occur red in the last half of the forenoon with prices, at midday, ranging slightly under yesterdays close.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-08
COSTS $500 TO MAKE
 ROOSTER OF MAUDE ADAMS
Especial from United Press )

Paris. Dec. S-The $500 rooster cos tune that Maud Adams will wear in M Rostand's play, "Chantecler,' as we'll as about 70 other costumes for the American production are now completed and will be shipped within a few days. The costumes will be made by the firm that made those for the St. Martin production. but are said to be much finer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-08
GOLDFISHES

From the sunny south neat little aquariums cons sting of two gold fishes, glass globe. pebbles and plants are selling at The Cyrus Pharmacy. Fairfield Ave. and Courtland St. for only 10c. Full directions how to care for these little pets are furnish cd The little acquariums are very pretty and ornamental and make aplendid g1ttA.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-08
RIVERS AND HARBORS
 CONVENTION

Especial from United Press.
 Washington, Dec. S-Governcr Harmon, of Ohio, and Brigadier Gen. eral Bixbey, chief engineer, were the attractions at the National Rivers and Harbors convention, today. Both speakers praised the work of the committee and favored its purposes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-08
AEROPLANE FLIES 16
 MILES IN 10 MINUTES

Memphis, Tenn, Dec S-An aero- plane speed record of 16 miles in ten minutes will never stand as a worlds mark. according to John B. Mois- sant. who, today, will endeavor to lower that record set here. by Rene Barrier, yesterday. Barriers speed averaged s7e3 miles an hour, when he out-winged Moissant for a S5,00O prize. This lowers the record of Leon Morane, established at Rheims, when 65 miles an hour was attained.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-08
PUBLIC LIBRARY
 LECTURE TONIGHT

The first of Dr. Frederic Poole's lectures on China will be given in the Library lecture course this evening at eight o'clock. The subject will be 'Pekin and the Great Wall" Doors open at seven