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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-05-25
FARMERS NOT ALARMED

Huron Husonite: North Dakota has
been'given hearing by the senate COM
mittee, but the logic of its (?) farmers
was somewhat damaged by the subse-
quent testimony of Professor Boyle, In
structor in economics and political
science in the North Dakota university.
The professor said that as long as
the United States produced surplus of
wheat, the tariff could have little, if
any, effect upon the price of wheat. 1t
was his opinion that the farmers of this
country would be benefited by the con-
summation of the proposed agreement
with Canada.
Notwithstanding the demonstration
made in the name of North Dakota,
Prof. Boyle said that the farmers of
that state, the real ones,. were but
slightly interested in the question, feel
ing assured that reciprocity would not
injure them and that it might do them
good in financial way
That is doubtless the prevailing SEN
timent in South Dakota, most of the
noise being made by habitual promo
tiers of political disturbances who are
trying to persuade the farmers to pull
their chestnuts out of the fire once more.
There was no noticeable movement of
real farmeIs in the direction of the Alb
erdeen convention and it did not repre-
sent outside of resolutions, the agricul-
turalists of the state. South Dakota
farmers were planting corn, instead of
sowing dragons teeth for the next crop
of politicians.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-05-25
NEW IRRIGATION PROJECT

One of the irrigation projects in the
northwestern part of the state which
has not been receiving the attention of
the big Belle Fourche project, but
which will be a work of considerable
magnitude in itself. is project on the
Little Missouri, in Harding county,
which will care for large acreage in
the valley Of that stream. The engin-
eering work is well along, and it is ex-
psstsdd ssh.;s. . ;;..~~;;, be FAR enough along
to allow the beginning Of actual con-
struction work by the first of August.
and within few years the valley of
the Little Missouri, made famous as
the location Of the Roosevelt ranch,
will be one Of the garden spots Of the
state through the use Of the water from
the stream.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-05-25

He2uquarGerS Sully FOSt,
Department of South Dakota,
Grand Army Of the Republic. }
GENERAL ORDER NO. ONE.
Pierre, May %, 1911 LIN compliance
with general orders from State and Ma
tional headquarters the Annual Memoir
ial Service will be held Sunday even
ing, May %, at s o'clock, at the Metho-
dist church; sermon by Rev. Robert T..
Kelley, Pastor Of the First Baptist
Church This will be union service,
and all citizens are cordially invited.
Membersof Sully Post, Wolnans, Re
lief Corps. Sons Of Veterans, Spanish
American War Veterans, Company A
South Dakota National Guard, and all
old soldiers and sailors Of any war or
service are reQuested to assemble in
uniform, il possible. IN the Post room,
~ the court house, at o'clock p. M,
and march to the church.
Fl es e r EAIafs
JAMES 8. SEBREEs CommAnder.
Adjutant. is
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-05-25
TWO NEW STATES

Washington, May 23.-The house
late today passed . viva voce vote
the resolution granting statehood to
Arizona and New Mexico. The reso-
luton requires Arizona to vote again
on the recall Of judges clause in the
constitution and New Mexico to vote
on propositions to make the constitu-
ton easier of future amendment. The
house voted down an amendment to q
resolution by Mann which would have
forced Arizona to abolish the recall
of judges clause in the constitution.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-05-25
WON'T STOP FIGHTING

Jaurez, Mex, May 24.-Rumors of
pending intervention by the United
States in Mexico, has added to the
difficulties of Madero. It is reported
that Japan is likely to ask the United
States to enforce the Monroe Doc
trine, because q Japanese was killed
at Torreon.
What puzzles Madero most, is what
to do with the Is 600 rebels in south
west Mexico, who persist in ignoring
his order to stop fighting.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-05-25
OFFICERS CHOSEN

The grand lodge officers of the De-
gree of Honor, elected at Deadwood
yesterday, who will serve during the
next two years, are as follows:
Past Grand Chief of Honor, Emma
L. Court, Spear6sh.
Grand Chief of Honor, Emma Thay-
er, Brookings.
Grand Lady of Honor, Eta B. Dore,
Milbank,
Grand Chief of Ceremonies, Celia S.
Cox, Sioux Falls.
Grand Recorder, Kate s. Holmes,
Verdon.
Grand Treasurer. Mary Noyes Farr,
Pierre.
Grand Usher, Mary Lippincott, Rapid
City.
Grand Outside Watch-Anna Black
burn, Deadwood.
Grand Inside Watch, Regina Fitzger-
aid, WATERFOWL.
First Representative to the Superior
Lodge, Emma L. Court, Spearfish; Sec
ond Representative. Maude Hyde, Web.
ster; Third Representative. Mary Griffe,
Faulkton.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-05-25
STRANGER is KILLED

Huron, May 24.-H. J. Finney,
man about 40 or As years of age, who
has been making his headquarters in
Huron for some time, was found in a
dying condition on the sidewalk in
front of the Windsor house in this
city last evening about 1890 O'Clock.
He lived only few minutes.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-05-25
EIGHTH GRADE EXAMINATION

EIGHTH GRADE EXAMINATION
The regular Eighth Grade final ex-
animation in the State for 1911 will
occur on May Is and 20, beginning
promptly ct o'clock each morning.
The examinationw will be held ct Har-
roId in the upper room Of the school
house, at Blunt in the high school
room, and at Pierre ct the County
Superintendent Office ct the Court
House. Paper and ink will be fur
nished. Bring your own pens.
Please be prompt and come pre-
pared to be in attendance the full
time Of both days.
WALLACE E. CALHooN,
County Superintendent.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-05-25
DolNcs OF CITY COMMISSION

The City Commission met in regu-
lar session Monday night, all men,
bers being present.
The minutes of the three previous
meetings were read and approved.
A petition, signed by SIS electors, was
presented, asking that Ordinance No.
179, relating to the limits for sale of
Intoxicating liquors, be amended.
The ordinance was given it's first
reading.
On motion the board decided to:em-
ploy a bookkeeper at salary of SIS
per month, applications to be receiv-,
ed by the city auditor.
Claims to the amount of $10s. 81
were allowed and paid by warrant.
On motion commissioners for the
several departments we appointed as
follows: L. A. Munson, police and
fire; j. R. Mcknight, finance com
missioner; Chas. q. Hanon, commits
sioner of sewer and water system;
j. G. Damn, commissioner of streets
and public property. The appoint
ments for the five appointive offices
was deferred until the next meeting.
On motion the petitions for saloon
licenses was deferred until the next
meeting. The request of g. E. Pick
EFT for extension of grading contract
was denied.
On motion an Office for the hearing
of complaints was established.
Notice of Application for Probate of Will
County = q si Hughes '''%' In County Court
ceased Notice Of time appointed for proving
will, etc. 80
The State of South Dakota sends greeting to
Lawrence Doyle John Doyle. Thomas ss Doyle,
Michael Doyle. Maggie Doyle, Patrick Doyle Ter
renee Doyle. Leo Doyle heirs nett of kin of Kate
Doyle. Deceased.
Pursuant to an order of said court made on the
2srd day Of May, A. D.. 1911 notice is hereby Civ
en- that Saturday. the 10th day of June. A. D..
Room of said Court at Pierre. in the County of
place for proving the VIII Of said Kate Doyle de-.
oi III AiS0AAA VI
Doyle for the issuance to him of letters testament
airy when and where any person interested may
appear and contest the same.
Witness the Hon. John II. McCord,
| Judge of the County Court, and
(SEALl the seal of said Court, this Oath
day of May, A. d. 1911. at his Of
fce in the City of Pierre. County
of Hughes State of South Dakota
LEW w. SANDYS,
Clerk of Court.
HORNER, MARTENS & GOLDSMITH,
Attorneys for Petitioner,
Pierre, South Dakota.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-05-25
PUBLISHED AT THE STATE CAPITAL
sl.60 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE.
COUNTY OFFICIAL PAPER
Entered at the Post-o Office at Pierre. South D.
kota. - mail matter Of the second class
THE ABERDEEN MEETING

= ~ . . Is
IN ! rloay 9. iast week .nlrty once.
noners' smal army OF once seekers
ano WE'VE farmers assembled IN AD-
erdeen and resolved themselves into
wnat tney were pleased TO term 9
a.tmets antl-reciproclty convention.
Inirteen counties only were represented
y eitner poiltlclans Or farmers.
2 aate @ me noldlng OF the meet
lnG Y aberdeen, ana the purpose there
81, was WIDELY advertised ASIDE from
me usual methods OF advertising, John
=. 1sacksan' private secretary to sena-
tor Crawford. was sent from Washing
ton, =. c.' 70 South Dakota, about May
J !, % 1sl arrange gu details for the meeting
g " farmers e Aberdeen, and also 70
see g y tnat tne deliDeratlons Thereon
we're y " harmony with the wishes Of
senators Gamble and Crawford. Mr.
tlr'ckson y z booster Of merit. and per-
,ofmeo sne ven tne work entrusted 20
n's cnarge; ne fell short only in the
mater @ interesting farmers to attend
we meeting and assist in passing reso-
io.ions N protest against reciprocity
WIN canada, as advocated by Presi-
dent Taft
= seemed 70 be the main purpose
\ g tne promoters Of the gathering TO
.saa : aeiegation N the name d the
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-05-25
ANNUAL MEMORIAL SERVICE.

Headquarters Sully Post, ]
Department of South Dakota, !
Grand Army of the Republic.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-04-01
PROGRAM.
Part |.

|. Dixie Dan-AIr. Everett Nelson and Company
2 The Jingaboo Man-Iittle Ether Singleton & Co
B. Recitation, Angelina johnson Mrs Carrie Lee Hamilton
4 Solo, Rosebud Mr.. Frank Harris
5 A Chinese Monoogue-Nr. Aphonso Gonzalzes
g. Pantomime, THE Famine Eight young ladies'
7. Solo-Miss Maude Underwood and Company
g. Silver Bels-Miss Mabel Jones and Company
g. Music.
10 Solo, Night and Day'-B1iss Mabel Jones
II. Porto Rico-Mrs. Leota Gonzalzes and Company.
II Goodnight, Dear-Mr Benz. Chinn and Company
Part II.
L Vioin--A1r Gordon Chapman.
g. Recitation, aux Itaien''-Nlrs Carrie Lee Hamilton.
g. Grand Opera from II Trovaore," by Verdi.
SynopsisPunishment act Manrico in the
Count rival for hand of LeonoraAphonso Gonzazes
Azucena, gypsy woman-Nss India Harris
Manrico the Troubador repued of with
Leonora-Everett Nelson.
The Duchess Lenora-Nrs Leota Gonzalzes
Buzz, the Guide--Bruce Ford
Followers of count and guards
4. Anvil chorus from IL Trovatore
Pianist Miss Mary Smith Mrs Carrie Lee Hamilton
ger Admission, 25 Program begins a 30
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-04-01
Seeley 8 Record Good.

Roy M. Seeley, the Republican
candidate for mayor, can eongrat-
ulate himself upon the fact that
not one word of criticism for dere-
LECTION or negligence in his official
duties for the past six years has
been given against him. 1t seems
that most of the daily papers are
opposing him, but they are like
Plate; they find no fault in him.
Mr. Seeley has been manly to-
wards his opponent and has car
ried on his campaign gentlemanly
and intelligently. His record as
city attorney is clean. He saved
the city many thousands of dollars
by his uprightness and honesty
We are disposed to be fair and
give every man due credit. We
are not fighting any one in this
campaign. We are glad to know
that there has been practically no
"mud singing" by candidates.
All we desire to say for Mr.. Seeley
is this, that we have known him
for the past eight or ten years and
supported him for city attorney
three times on his merits and
"good behavior. D
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-04-01
=. n. @. A. LARGE MEETING.
Program Best of Season.

The program rendered by the Y.
II. G. A. last Sunday was the best
We have had. The day was desig-
mated as ladies day and over 300
persons were present. The hall
On the second floor was crowded
Music was rendered by the or
shestra. Mr.. H. R. Alexander led
the song service, with "Illinois, I"
- good advantage.
The addresses of the day were
delivered by Mr. Benz. ii. Lucas
and Lieut.. Richard Ross. Mr.. Lu-
cas- took for his subject,
"Thought," and made one OF the
finest talks we have listened to
tnis year. He showed that he is
we'll versed in psychology and
philosophy, and a. student of no
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-04-01
Really Coming.

A high class play entitled, 1.-The
Penalty of Pride" will be pre-
sented at the Masonic Hall April
10th. The play is made up of De
catur's best talent, who have put
the same on twice in Decatur with
much satisfaction to an enthusias-
tic audience each time. Now they
are preparing to come to Spring
field, and we ought to show our
appreciation by giving them full
house. Carl Watkins has the man
agement of the entertainment, and
that of itself is assurance that il
is no fake. He is a playwright HIM
self, having presented one of his
productions here some years ago,
which pleased the Springfield peo-
pie. He will play leading part
in "The Penalty of Pride" The
moral of this play is very strong
The title suggests the lesson.
Don't forget the time and place,
Masonic EaiL Monday evening,
April 10, 1911.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-04-01
Grand Musicale.

One of the best and most enjoy
able entertainments of the season
was the musicale given by Miss
Grace Nelson, assisted by her Sis
ter, Miss Maude, and her music
pupils at Union Baptist church
March 23rd.
The large auditorium was filled
with an appreciative and repre-
sentative audience who manifested
their pleasure by salvos of ap-
plause. Excellent music was rem
dered by the Nix Hagen orchestra.
The affair was an artistic tri-
umph for Miss Nelson, who is rec
ognized as being exceptionally cul-
tured in music and the best in
structor of her race in the city.
The following program was rem
dered in splendid style:
Invocation, Rev. DIR. Cole; voice,
Willetta Watson; selection, or
chestra; voice, Mrs. T. w. War
rick trio, Messrs. Edwards, War
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-04-01

rick and LEVELS; duett, Miss Mel
son and Venie Williams voice,
Mrs. Retta Gibson; selection, or
chestra voice, Mr.. Silas Edwards /:
instrumental, Daisy bennington j;
selection, orchestra.
The program closed with a beau
tiful tableaux, 1.-THE Growing of
the May Queen"
Special mention is due to the
Nix-Hagen orchestra for their
splendid orchestration, also to
Mrs. Retta Gibson for her splen-
did rendition of the popular yet
most difficult "Zenda."
Messrs. Edwards and Harrick
were both in splendid voice, and
shared honors with Miss Watson
and Mrs. Yarrick. The remarka
BILE skill displayed by Miss Hen
nington and Miss Williams in their
renditions ON the piano was com
mented on by all and was a splen-
did testimonial to their ability and
to their instructor, Miss Grace
Nelson.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-04-01
Endorse Mr.. Anderson
To the Editor The Forum:

Dear Sir: Having seen an ar
ticle in the Illinois State journal
some time ago which called our
attention to the probable candi-
dacy of our employer, Mr.. Edward
Anderson, for the Board Of Edu-
cation, we desire to not only ex-
press our hearty endorsement of
the sentiment in that article, but
we desire to call your attention as
well as the colored people of this
city to an incident that occurred
during the time of the riots in
1908 and which affected us colored
people greatly.
During the riot and for several
weeks afterwards it was trying
time for us colored people and
it was hard to know where we
could find friends among the
white people. Many of the bust
ness men were afraid to keep col
ored people in their employ, as
there was so much danger of hav-
ing their property destroyed. Mr..
Anderson, who owned the Mer-
chants Transfer Company at that
time, and also at the present time,
had notices put on the barn doors
to the effect that his property
would be destroyed if all colored
people in his employ were not dis
charged at once.
Calling us colored boys about
him, he told us of the threats and
used something like the following
language: "Boys, they have
threatened to burn my property if
l do not discharge you boys, but
| you boys have not done ANYTHING
to deserve such treatment and l
want to say to you that if you
want to work | will stand by you
IT'LL the last ditch and if they burn
the property, let it burn. | will
not desert you"
We call your attention to this
incident not to show the qualifi-
cations of Mr.. Anderson, for hav-
ing been principal of the Trapp
school for twenty years and super
intendent of the city school dur
ing one administration, the people
of Springfield know he is well
qualified, but to show one of the
characteristics of a man who in
times of crisis is willing to stand
for the right.
Respectfully,
LAWRENCE PAYNE,
+. Il. BROWN,
EDW. BROWN,
PHOENIX ROBERT,
w. III. REED,
VIM. X. TURNER,
WILLIAM SMITH,
FORD MILLER,
ELYE MILLER.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-04-01

mean average. He brought out
some very vital points. Mr.. Ross
address was along the lines of the
culinary art and he was listened
to with rapt attention. His in
formation was very good. Mrs
e. II. Cottman read an excellent
paper. The solo by Miss Mabel
Jones was pleasing. Blind Harris
rendered good selection.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-04-01

ner Naylor on the club booth.
Those who donated to the shower
of "beans and potatoes for the
home were: Mrs. Page, Mrs. Ford,
Mrs. L. T. Brooks, Mrs. Jennie
Douglas, Mrs. Lenora Fisher and
Mrs. Hattie Glenn.
We, as members Of the Woman s
Club, wish to thank all for their
liberal donations.
Mrs. Julia Duncan,
Chairman.
Mrs. L. Grady,
Secretary.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-04-01
Club Notes.

The Philanthropic section of the
Woman s Club met Monday after
noon at the cold Folks and Or
phan's Home. After the general
routine of business the club joined
in a song and praise service with
the mothers of the home. Those
members who were absent missed
a glorious meeting. Mrs. Duncan
$1.00- donated by Mr.. Alb
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-04-01
Card of Thanks.

Mr.. and Mrs. Wiley Beverley, of
1920 E. Miller street, desire to
thank their friends and the public
for sympathy and aid given in the
death and burial of their child.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-04-01
A SUNSHINE SHOWER.

Vaudeville in Its Highest Eea Chapter No
g. o. E. S., Monday, April 8, 1911, at
Masonic Hall
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-14
VOTETOHOLDCOTTON
FOR FIFTEEN CENTS
Growers, Bankers, congressman and Business
Men>Meat in Montgom ry and lake Steps
to Force Price Up

be followed by similar convention in
every Southern State, to be called
by the Commissioner OF Agrlcul-
ture Of each State. BY these con-
ventions the action OF the congress Is
to be ratified and reinforced by further
steps toward securing u better price
for cotton
Among the speakers to-day were Sem
ator Smith, of South Carolina, who re-
ceived the thanks of the congress for
his attitude toward the government
cotton report; Congressman Helm and
Clayton, of Alabama. and Hughes, of
Georgia.
Smiths Speech Decides II.
1t was Senator Smith who made the
speech that decided the congress in its
| naming the price of cotton at Is cents,
for Congressman Helm wanted t.
make the price Is or II cents. with 1,
cents as the minimum. Congressman
Clayton declared his belief that with
In ten years the world would be using
25,ooo,ooo or 100000 bales of Ameri-
can cotton.
President C. S. Barrett. of tho Farm
ers' Educational and cooperative
| Union, denounced as baseless tho re.
ports of bumper cotton crop. denied
the charge that the Farmers Union
was a combine to hold up civilization
! and he asserted that there is a com.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-14

Montg Ala. September 10
Five hundred farmers end as many
bankers. Congressman, UnIteu States
Senators and business men, represent
ing every cotton-growing state. de-
clared in convention to-day that the
farmers cotton is worth Is cents a
pound. and resolved that the farmer
should hold his cotton for that price.
The resolution followed committee
report that the crop In America would
not exceed 12,5DO,O0o bales.
For financing the crop of this year.
a resolution was adopted to the ef-
ldect that the farmer should deposit his
cotton In a warehouse and use his re-
ceipt as collateral until he could sell
his product at not less than 10 cents.
There was also a resolution that the
several State Legislatures provide for
a system OF bonded warehouses.
Declaring that organization among
farmers anu cooperation among them
with the bankers and fnanciers was
the solution of the problem, the con-
vcntion resolved Itself into perma-
nent organization. to be known as the
southern Cotton Congress. and ad-
Journed to meet in Atlanta at the call
OF the president, e. j. Watson, Com
missioner OF Agriculture of South
| Carolina.
Tho meeting In Montgomery 10 to
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-14

A BEAUTIFUL CFIRISTY COLORED COVER

up with his respective Legislature the
question OF such department. at GER
tain periods Of each year tho hgurcs
are 10 be compiled by each State, and
then an average of crop conditions es-
Inmates. etc, OF all the States together
made for publication.
The Department of Agriculture WIS
severely criticized for It's Inaccurate
crop estimates and ginning reports ~
Commissioner of Agriculture watson
OF South Carolina, and Presidcn. Dahs.
Of the South Carolina Farmers Unlna.
The following resolution offered Nv
the committee on resolutions va
adopted:
That the Commissioner OF Agricui-
tnre in each State and each State
president and each State secretary oe
the Farmers Union shall constitute y
campaign committee for their Sta'a.
whose duty II shall be to employ iec-
turers and send out literature"
THAT the national president OF tile
Farmers Union and the chairman Of
this convention and one other maIrSer
elected by the convention shall COW
stitutc national commission t" az
sist in conducting this work.
The expenses are to be betrayed by
voluntary contributions"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-14
BABY TAKEN FROM
COLOREO NURSE

Alc%Indria, Va, September IA.
pretty. blond haired and biue-evcd girl
paby OF three years. whose Christia,
name Is Elizabeth, furnished the Cor
porauon Court OF Alexandria, Va, with
Il mystery to-day, when Judge Barley
interested himself enough in the child
10 order her turned over from the Gus
tody OF colorod woman, whose name
could not he learned. TO Mrs Mat
thcws, who also was reticcnt about
her own name and her connection'tand
interest in the affair
Judge Barley will not tell what ho
knows about the case \ colored wo-
man. VINO appeared very much inter
cstcd in the baby came to court carry
Ing Elizabeth, who was we'll dressed
and appeared TO be very we'll kent.
Mrs. Matthews, the Judge and the
colored woman had. a long talk to-
sethcF. Ihe judge wanted to know all
ABOUT the child, but the colored woman
was extremely reticent. She finally
consented to whisper the name of the
chiid's mother to the Judge, who after
ward suid the name was that of n
weli-known woman who is not now in
AlcXandria.
Thc woman left the baby with the
cciored nurse shortly after the child
WAS born. three years ago and has
sent a monthly allowance for tho
child's care. The allowance appears TO
nave been we'll spent. ms Elizabeth is
in Splendid condition.
The colored woman had grown fond
or the baby and was very much averse
10 giving her up The court, however
ordered that Mrs, Matthews should be
the custodian from now on