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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-08-03
A DEPARTMENT UNDER FIRE

Suit to recover $2,856.87 alleged to
have been lost through misrepresen-
tations made by John l.. Jones, bank
examiner for South Dakota, has been
brought by the State Bank of Chel-
sea and the examiner and the bank
ing department of South Dakota.
An attachment against a fund of
$4,000, now in possession of the ex-
amiper, and held for the benefit of
the creditors of the old defunct State
Bank of Chelsea, has been issued to
tie up the fund until the litigation is
settled.
1t is charged by the new owners of
the bank that Examiner Jones, 1T the
time he sold to them the wrecked
business, withheld certain knowledge
then in his possession concerning the
worthless character of several notes
which they bought on the represen-
tation that they were valuable assets,
The complaint sets forth that one
note purported to have been signed
by James A. Blevin was never signed
by Blevin at all. Further charges
are made that several notes turned
over as assets of the bank, and paid
for by the purchasers, haye turned
out to be the property of the Dakota
Town Lot company.
After the failure of the old bank
and during the time it was in the
hands of the banking department,
charges were made that Jones was
not acting in good faith toward the
creditors. The allegation in the law
suit just started has caused renewal
of these charges. Should the allega-
ton in the suit be sustained, it is ex-
pected that probe of the banking
department will be ordered by the
| governor
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-08-03

Somewhere between the assertions
of the optimist and those of the pes
slmist will the truth about South Da-
kota' 8 crops this year be found. Con
ditions generally are not as bad as
they have been made to appear by
those who live in the driest parts of
the state, nor are they as good gen
orally as they appear to the eye of
the dweller in more favored spots.
AS whole South Dakota will expert
ence a brief check in her progress. 1t
will not cease but it will be retarded
for a time Conditions will he no
wolse than the pioneers of Nebraska
or Iowa saw them in portions of those
states where land is now worth from
$4,000 to Sl5o.oc per acre.-R Rapid
City Journal.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-08-03
FREE LIST WINNER IN SENATE

Washington, Aug. 1.-The same pro-
gressive republicans and democrats that
last last week forced the passage by
the senate of the democratic wool revis-
ion bill triumphed for the second time
today in the senate when the farmers
free list bill passed by vote of 4o to
30 The bill was put through after it
was once defeated Following mo-
ton by LaFollett to reconsider the bill,
it was amended on motion of Kern,
democrat, of Indiana, providing for
free meats from all countries giving the
same concessions. 1t is expected the
bill will be accepted by the house.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-08-03

Watertown Opinion: A petition to
place the name of George W. Egan
upon the primary ballot next year as
a candidate for governor has made
its appearance in Watertown. Out
side of the evidence furnished by the
newspapers, this is the first indica-
ton discovered hereabouts indicat-
ing that there is going to be real
political fight on ii, 1912
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-08-03
TYPE OF THE EARLY DAYS GONE

Aberdeen American: In the passing
of Scotty Philip. one of the famous
characters of the pioneer days went
from his beloved prairies out beyond
the horizon. And yet though he was
known far and wide no man ever really
knew Scotty.
He was type of the men who were
numerous throughout the state in the
early day. Men who came, whence no
one knew, to make the wilderness Of
the new world their home Such was
Scotty, brave, hardy and imbued with
spirit OF adventure. Yet no one ever
knew his past, whence he sprang and
why he sought the frontier. It was
quality upon which he prided himself
that no man had ever heard him speak
OF his past, and try as they might and
as many did, no word was ever wrung
from hin.p
Not that he had anything to hide, but
he simply wouldn't talk. His life was
devoted to the present and in that he
found his delight. His claim to fame
uip2on his sffoT IS t. pre-
AMI, he i,osss
sed OF the largest herd in this country.
1t may be seen on his farm near Pierre.
and with one or two exceptions COM
prises all the living specimens Of the
buffalo Of the plains ia this country. 81
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-08-03
MORE THAN A CHANCE

The Huron Huronite thinks the
Richards primary bill has a chance OF
ratification at the polls next year.
Judging from it's length, the voters
may rather vote for it than attempt
to read it. Mitchell Republican.
Bnt the voters are reading it, per.
haps not the voters of Mitchell. Out
side of Mitchell it is becoming quite
popular as the plan unfolds itself,
and it does take some time TO find the
kernel Of so intricate a measure
Now that the voters are ascertain
ing that principles cannot be sub
merged under the operation of the
Richards bill and that the only ma
chine that can be constructed is the
peoples machine, they are looking
upon it with extreme favor.
The bill has more than a chance
There is almost q certainty that it
will be adopted and that certainty
exists more than year ahead Of it's
submission.
There is something stronger than
faint suspicion that the Mitchell
paper is not now in favor of it, but
Will become converted to it's support
in the due process of time. The Re-
publican is maturing as the months
and the years pass in review. Huron
Huronite.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-08-03
GOOD OLD STATE

Mitchell Republicans: South Dako-
TIA corn is almost ready to be eaten
for roasting ears, in the third week
of July. Next thing South Dakota
will be advertised as winter resort.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-08-03

The lumber trust is now trying to
convince the Canadian farmer that it
VIII be ruin Tor him to compete with
the underpaid and oyerworked farm
ers of the northwest. The trust is
versatile and energetic but somehow
not so awfully convincing.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-08-03

Sioux Falls has been selected as the
place for holding the next meeting of
the South Dakota commercial clubs
when they will form permanent
organization and get together for the
purpose of boosting the state.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-08-03
KEEP SMILING

1t takes Man to Smile when things
seem to be going wrong. ANY old
kind OF frog can croak and little
hammer can make big knock.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-08-03

The trade in baseball players has
become so important business that
the major leagues now issue regular
market reports concerning it.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-08-03

Denver Republican: At least it is to
be admitted that Texas came nearer to
refusing to take drine than anybody
seriously thought it would.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-08-03
England Is marking time in war scare

If there is anything congress hasn't
investigated. the oversight has not
been Intentional
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-08-03

Corn throughout this section is do
ing we'll. With no untoward circum-
stance occurring the yield Will be at
least normal. Late planted corn will
produce much better than the early
variety, the drought and hot winds
having occurred at a stage of its de-
yeiopment which precluded serious
injury.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-08-03

Prairie fires, famed by high winds,
in the vicinity of Estherville, To-, reduc-
ed to ashes much property on Monday.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-08-03
LAID WASTE BY FLAMES

An alarm of fire, at o'clock Monday
morning, called many people of the city
from their slumbers, and few minutes
later tiremen could have been seen hur-
rying to the building occupied by j. S.
Baker, restauranteur, and owned sby
Mrs Hugh Neary. The firemen soon
had streams OF water playing upon the
flames, which threated the destruction
of the building and adjoining properties.
! The strong effort of firemen confined
the flames, in greater part, to the res
taurant building, which was ruined.
The furnishings were damaged to con-
siderable extent. The loss on building
is covered by insurance, and the loss
of furnishings is partially covered by
insurance.
Louis Nickel, merchant tailor, who
occupies the adjoining building on the
east, hurriedly moved his stock to the
opposite side of the street, avoiding
damage from water, His building was
damaged only by water.
G. l.. Powell, owner of the Candy
Kitchen, adjoining on the west, did not
fare so well. His stock was damaged
to the extent of several hundred dollars.
Good stored in the basement of the
building he occupies were ruined by
smoke and water.
The fire had its origin in the kitchen
of the restaurant, where it is said it
was the custom to have a lighted lamp
during the nighttime.
The property loss by both fire and
water is partially covered by insurance.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-08-03

Delegate Wickersham of Alaska,
appeared before the house committee
on Judiciary Monday and reiterated
his charge "that Attorney General
WickeTsham shielded criminals in
Alaska. !" He said the Guggenheim-
Alaska syndicate controlled the APP
pointing of officials and controlled
them in office and that the situation
is getting worse.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-08-03

Morocco, you know OF the country.
It's land of some prone promise in
mineral and commercial way, COM
pletely surrounded by Germany, Spain,
England and France. And if anybody
who lives in that country has any thing
LETT after those enterprising nations get
through protecting" it he may have
our hat.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-08-03

1t is to be hoped that many of the
improvements and industries advocated
by Congressman Martin may be carried
out. The cleaning up of the forest res
ervation would be a splendid thing, and
public improvements wherever possible
should be made. When workingmen
find employment then times are good.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-08-03

The state game law allows the kill
ing Of prairie chickens this year from
September 10 until October 10, this
being the first year of open season for
two years.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-08-03

1t is now said that alfalfa can be
made into nutritious and palatable
breakfast food. Now all that is lack
ing is the name-and the advertising.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-08-03

Maine will have prohibition refer
endum in September, but it is not at
all sure prohibition will be repealed
Having found the issue good one TO
get in on, the democrats may decide
it will be a good one to stay in on.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-08-03

September 18th to 18th are the dates
for the coming South Dakota fair,
and assurance is given by the secre-
tary that it will be bigger and better
than ever before.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-08-03

The Sioux City Tribune points out
the fact that the president cannot
consistently veto the LaFolette-
Democratic wool bill on the ground
that he wants to defer tariff tinker
ing until the new tariff board is ready
to report, because the president him
self Ignored the new tariff board
when he negotiated the reciprocity
treaty and forced congress to endorse
it.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-26
Consolidated Aug. 2. 1881
'FlSRCO DyHAMITERS CAUGHT
CHICAGO DETECTIVE CLAIMS To
HAVE BLOODY STORY.
Confession OF One Prisoner Sent To
Los Angeles--Alleged Admission Of
Guilt Said To- Detail Movements of
Several Men Wanted There.

Chicago. April 2S.-Capt. Stephen
Wood. chief of the Chicago detective
bureau. said tonight that a full con-
fession had been obtained from one
OF the men arrested I'm Detroit In con-
nection with the dynamiting OF the
Los Angeles Times building.
The alleged confession is said to
make 90 typewritten pages and to
cover the movements of the men now
under arrest and others who are be-
mg sought by detectives.
According to Capt. Wood. II de-
sr'!bes In detail the dynamiting OF
buildings. railroad trains. bull iings
and factories where conflicts between
union and non-union labor existed.
The loss of many lives AMI the de-
struction OF property valued at al
most $4,000, 900 Is said TO be detailed.
The chief OF the Chicago detective
department said the confession was
placed In the possession OF attorneys
representing the National Erectors'
association and has been sent to Los
Angeles to be used in the trial of the
cases against the men under arrest.
The confession was made at the
home OF Detective Reid. OF the Chi
cago police department. In South Chi
cago," said Capt. Wood. More ar
rests In the case are expected and any
disclosures OF the details Of the con-
fesston at this time would make them
almost impossible.
while here the men under arrest
were never In communication with
each other and neither knew that his
companion was a prisoner in the same
house. They were questioned inces-
sanity and finally confession was OBJ
tained from one OF the men.
Then the California authorities
were notified at once and after in
dictments had been returned there the
c1srsditicn papers were rushed here,
Not until these papers were received
was any move made to place others
wanted In the case under Arrest.
THE plants OF dynamite found
since the Indianapolis arrests were
told In the confession and the names
and whereabouts OF others now be-
ing sought are known to the detec-
tivss In the case"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-26
TROOPS TO STAY IN TEXAS.
THERE is NO MONEY TO BRING
THEM BACK.
For Past Few Weeks Economy Has
Been Rule With Manoeuvre Di-
vision in South.

San Antonio, Tex, April 23.-De-
spite heavy rain early this morning,
the manoevures camp was filled with
the usual Sunday visitors this af-
ternoon. 1t was a day of rest for
all troops except the Is bands. Each
Of these gave concerts at one time or
another during the afternoon. There
was the usual guard mounting.
Whatever the outcome of the latest
peace negotiations, it Is probable the
division will remain in San Antonio
until July /. The deficiency appropri. /.
alton has been exhausted and there is
no money to move the troops even
If it were desirable to do so.
For the last few weeks, accord
ing to army officers, a brake has been
put on regimental acquisitions, and
the army is now living with a maxi
mum Of economy and a minimum Of
equipment 1t has but 60 per cent Of
the wagon train required by the field
service regulations.
An extraordinary record is being es-
tablished at the manoevures camp in
the matter Of health conditions.
While the number Of sick cases
are on an average of six per cent. Of
the garrison in the home posts, those
on the drill ground amount to only
1;60 per cent.
Some Of the cavalry recruits and
others have a tendency to fall off
the mounts and not few run amuck
Of the hind legs Of playful mules and
horses.
Although many recruits have been
received by the division, it is reaching
war strength but slowly. The entire
division now numbers not quite 49,
600 men and at the present rate OF
enlistment, several weeks If not
months will be needed to bring the
force to field standards. The. en-
listed men whose terms have ex-
pired fail to reenlist because spend
ing the entire summer on the drill
ground does not appeal to them.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-26
WHY SETTLERS SHOULD COME.
Interesting Pamphlet Showing Ad-
vantagcs OF South Carolina Sent
Out by The Southern.

Washington ID. c., April 22.-For
the purpose of putting the attract
ions and advantages Of South Caro-
lima before prospective settlers a
well prepared and handsomely H.
lustrated booklet has just been is
sued by the Southern Railway Com
pany. This booklet which is one Of
a series dealing with the different
States covered by the Southern Rail-
way and affiliated lines presented in
brief but comprehensive manner
the many reasons why South Caro-
INA should prove alluring to the far
mer or business man of the North or
West, desiring a home in a more at
tractive climate where greater profits
can be made and work continued
throughout the year.
Detailed inforfation is given as to
the character Of soils to be found in
South Carolina, the sections of the
State best adapted to different crops.
and the yields which have rewarded
Intelligent effort. Attention is called
to the great increase in corn produc-
tlon, but cotton, tobacco. rice. and
small grains are fully treated while
especial stress is laid on the success
that has been made by truckers.
fruit growers. and stockmen and the
opportunities that await thosa wish
ing to engage in these industries.
Thousands Of copies Of this book
let will be placed in the hands of
thrifty farmers who are seeking a
more cOngcnial home and its circu-
lation should prove if great benefit
to South Carolina. It's purpose be-
ing To attract settlers from outside
the south to South Carolina this
booklet will not be distributed IN the
South but the Southern Railway will
appreciate cooperation Of the peo-
pie of South Carolina i'm advertising
the resources of the state and will
gladly Forward copy of this book
let to any person in the North or
west whose name and address is fur-
ni"h"d to NJ. V. richards. Land and
Industrial Agent Southern Halfway
Washington, -. G.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-26
COTTON MARKET CONDITIONS.
IMPORTANT TRADING AND WIDE
FLUCTUATIONS POSSIBLE.
Difference Between New and Old PO-
sitiOns Will be More Marked Than
Before

New Orleans, April 23.-If the
signs at the end Of last week were
anything to go by, this coming week
in the cotton market will see soma
important trading and possibly wide
fluctuations. The statistical position
thing that will probably happen this
week will be the drawing of a sharp
line between the two crops. Hence
forth they will be more Independent
Of each other than they have yet
been. This is bound to be very ap-
parent if statistics on the one hand
grow stronger, and the weather on the
other hand becomes more favorable.
The main happening in connection
with the old crop that can now be
seen is The first notice day for May.
1t is not cause for any large amount
of cotton to be rendered on contracts
in this market, for the simple reason
that it is not here to tender, but there
is much uncertainty over tenders in
the New York market. The first no.
tice day for May in that market will
be Friday. To threats of large ten
ders, the bulls have replied that they
will stop all notices issued
The English situation will be
watched very closely, for it is the life
of the market. Should reports from
Manchester and Liverpool continue as
bullish as they have been for some
time past it is probable that the spot
demand on this side will be stimu-
lated.
Any falling off in business among
tho Lancashire mills will cause low
prices on this side and stimulate the
bears into fresh activity.
The new crop deliveries will be en-
tirely weather proposition. The
weather promised to be fair over Sun
day. and if fair weather continues in
TO the new week it will be hard for
the new crop months to advance, no
matter how strong the old crops may
be. There is a large short interest
in the new crop. However, anything
that would produce crbp scare
would cause heavy covering oper-
ations.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-26
HURRYING PRISONER TO TRIAL
Three Men Arrested ON Charge of
Completely I'm Times Disaster en-
Route TO California.

Los Angeles. Cal. April 23.-On
separate trains and hidden away In
locked Pullman compartments, under
the surveillance OF armed guards,
John j. Mcnamara. secretary OF the
International Structural Iron Work
ers' association. and his two alleged
confederates. James Mcnamara and
ortte McManigal. are being hurried
here to answer to the charge OF hav-
ing dynamited the Los Angeles Times
building October 1. 1910. and caus-
ing the death OF 21 men.
BY what routes they are being
brought Is secret. When they will
arrive Is also unknown.
The police here and the detectives
who brought about the arrests are
taking no chances. Elaborate pre-
cautions are said To have been taken
TO prevent an attempt at rescue. The
chief OF police said today ne feared
publicity regarding the movements of
the prisoners might result i'm more
dynamiting and the loss OF lives and
railroad property.
Secrecy also Is regarded as nsces-
sary to avoid legal complications. At
Labor temple. Los Angeles union
headquarters. there were bitter d.
nunciations OF the way In which the
Mcnamara brothers and Mechanical
had been arrested. but these came
only from the rank and file.
Every man in the temple agree 4
the arrest Of the iron worker official
and his two alleged accomplicas had
brought 90 "A climax the long labor
battle In Los Angeles. and though
preparations admittedly were being
made for the defense Of the prisoners
II was maintained that no technical
ties would bc interpreted To- prevent
an early trial
IL is not known how many lndict-
mcnts the McNamaras and McMani-
gal will have 20 face. but II Is re-
garled as probable that more arrests
are To- come. The chief Of police said
today that the States case would
stand without need Of seeking to per-
suaje any of the prisoners To turn
States evidence.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-26
JUDGE DIBBLE COMMISSIONED.
ConStitutionality of OrangcburS Act
for Courts, Says BIcase.

Columbia, April 22.-By signing
the commission Il Maj. Andrew c.
Dihhle, of Orangcburg, as Judge Of
Probate for thai county this after
noon, Governor BIoase ended tn, sus-
penSe of the Orangebuygers over the
outcome of the unsigned constitutions
al argument he received some time
AGO. asking him not to commission
the Judge of Probate, as the Office
was combined with that Of Master bv
am Act Of the General Assembly.
which the Governors ANONYMOUS
correspondent deemed mconst tuition
al.
The Governors commission 10 Mr..
Pihhle is for Judge Of Probate only.
Governor Blease leaves the question
as to whether or not the duties Of
TWO offices shall be exercised To the
Court With the commission is ap-
pended statement to the effect that
this question is for the Courts and
not for the Chief Executive.