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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-06-22
STATE MEDICAL MEET is HELD

The State Medical association was
held in this city Friday. at which
time the auxiliary corps which was
organized at Hot Springs last year,
elected it's officers for the ensuing
year. They are:
President, Mrs. 81. NJ Finerud, of
Watertown.
First vice president, M. K. T. Rae
mer, of Mitchell.
Second vice president, Mrs. n. j .
Hoob, OF Scotland.
Third vice president, Mrs. G. E..
,lMcCauley. of Aberdeen.
Secretary-treasurer, Mrs. B. A..
Boss, of Mitchell.
Mrs. r.. ID. Jennings, of Hot
Springs, honorary president.
Drs. McCauley, Away and Murdy
were among the doctors in attendance
from Aberdeen.
The socialopart of the meeting was
not the least, by any means, one of
the features being the banquet ten
dered the visiting physicians and
their wives by the people of Pierre.
at the Locke hotel on Thursday even
ing.
The physicians and other business
men took the party about in antes,
pointing out to them the principle in
teresting buildings, etc.
The auxiliary corps was entertain
ed at q reception given in their honor
ct the st. Charlas hotel.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-06-22
THE GOLDEN JUBILEE.

The long heralded golden anniver-
sary edition of the Yankton Press
Dakotan was published last week,
and it was magnificent as we'll as
mammoth number. 1t consisted of
sixty pages, all crowded to the brim
with a history of past events and due
consideration Of present efforts with
not a few forecasts OF what future en-
terprise might accomplish for the ac-
tive and aspiring descendants of the
hardy al! heroic pioneers who first
located g and once deemed part
of an aid AID undesirable prairie
area but now, thanks to their preoc-
cupation, recognized and realized as
paradise. The managers of the
good old Press Dakotan are clearly
entitled to many and sincere congrat-
ulations by reason of this noteworthy
product of theirs, an achievement
which involved much thought, labor
and expense The edition will be a
valuable one to file away for refer
ence; also for sending abroad for the
diffusion of intelligence concerning
the rapid and remarkable develop
ment of the garden spot of this great
aud goodly country in which we are
glad to dwell.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-06-22
LA TOILETTE is FOR OFFICE

Minneapolis, June II. The Robert
M. La Toilette boom for president
was launched here tonight at meet
ing of the executive committee of the
Minnesota progressive league. A
resolution endorsing La Toilette as
the progressives candidate was
adopted. This action is looked upon
as the opening gun for republican
delegation in Minnesota, in opposi-
ton to President Taft.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-06-22
ALL CANDIDATES THINK ALIKE

Sioux Falls Argus Leader: We
wonder how Senator LaFollett got it
into his head that he could be elected
president, if nominated. but that Taft
could not. We think we see LaFol-
lett carrying the necessary states of
New York, New Jersey, and Indiana.
LaFollett would make good show
ing in some of the western states but
his fight against reciprocity and tariff
revision has put an end to any real
chance he might have had for the
Presidency. That WAS one time when
Taft was just little bit too cute for
the political schemes of the progress
sive" party.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-06-22
PLANS RACE AGAINST GAMBLE

Sioux City Journal: The South Da-
kota sentiment is against Canadian
reciprocity, in the belief of Thomas
Sterling, candidate for United States
senator from that state. Mr.. Sterling
was in Sioux City to address the Society
of the Buckeyes yesterday. He had
little to say regarding his candidacy
when seen at the West hotel.
What do you think of the recipro-
city measured" was asked.
well, I'm studying it, he said with
roiicoI1iiIii itt smile am OF the
opinion, however, that South Dakota
sentiment is against it.
Mr.. Sterling said there was little
political activity in his state at this
time. He has done practically no active
campaign work, he said:
will you align yourself with the pro-
gressives or the stalwarts?" was asked.
II will make the race as republ-
cam Mr.. Sterling replied, without re-
ference to party factions. may favor
certain lines of progressive thought
without entering into any radicalism
mir. Sterling recently resigned as dean
of the law school of the University of
South Dakota to enter the senatorial
race agains tSenator Robert j. Gam
BILE,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-06-22
AGAINST RECIPROCITY

Before four thousand people, r. d.
Borden began his campaign against
reciprocity at Winnipeg on Monday.
He made strong plea sgainst the
adoption of the present agreements
saying that it would lead to a politi-
cal union with the United States.
He advocated appointment of tar
III commission to study the question.
He also came out strongly for govern
ment ownership Of terminal eleya-
tors and government ownership and
operation of the railway to Hudson
Bay. The sentiments expressed were
endorsed by the audience with few
dissenting voices.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-06-22

The Parker New Era thinks that
an editor should be made governor.
No doubt several Of the boys could
get INTO the race at good clip. The
progressive bunch has no use for the
average newspaper man; not later
than the second week sitter Coz +
CRAWFORD became governor the fight
against publishers began, and it ha.
been continued down to today.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-06-22
SOUTH DAKOTA AND TAFT

Sioux Falls August Leader: The
Gregory County News says there is
not much doubt but that South Dako-
ia will be in the Taft column next
year. The LaFollette people are bus
lily at work in South Dakota this year
and they might be able to get the del
egation from South Dakota. But if
SO, South Dakota will be very ione-
some in the national convention, be-
cause Taft's denomination is scarcely
in doubt. the real fight is going I'd
be in the election. The democrats
are well united, and the republicans
are divided, with no apparent pros
pect of reconciliation. There is Moth
ing that will bring peace and even
temper to the republicans like few
years Of retirement,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-06-22
MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

The South Dakota Medical associa-
ton closed it's session here last Thurs
day and selected Mitchell as the place
for holding the meeting next year.
The officers for thu ensuing year are
as follows: President, w. j. Smith,
of Sidney; first vice president, C. E.
McCaulley, of Aberdeen; secretary F.
A. Spafford, of Flandreau; treasurer,
R. D. Away, of Aberdeen; counsel,
second district, j. B Vaughan of Cas-
tlewood: Eighth district. James Roam,
of Yankton.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-06-22
Z -a.ll7-l-9l-l
MOTOR STAGE IN WEST

A motor stage and transfer line has
been put on between Belle Fourehe
and Camp Crook, . distance Of sixty
miles, two Of the new wagons being
used, one to start from each end Of
the line each morning and make thu.
trip in one day. The motors secured
will each carry : dozen passengers
and large amount Of express. ana
take the place OF the horss-drawn
rigs which have been used on that
line. They give much quicker or
vice. and one which can Do operated
more cheaply than On hosso dxAWn
yehieleg.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-06-22
FIRE LOSS AT CHERRY CREEK

The traders store at Cherry Creek,
owned by H. 7. Robinson and John M.
Robb, was destroyed by fire on Friday
last. The firm carried stock of about
$40, 600, which is partially covered by
insurance, H. E. Cutting of this city
wrote the risk.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-06-22
WHEN CORN is WAVING

Washington, June Although be
declined an invitation TO visit Huron, S.
d., early in September, on account of
previous engagements, President Taft
today told Senators Gamble and Craw-
ford and Representatives Burke that
he hoped to visit Mitchell to look over
the Corn Palace exhibition on Sept, Is.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-06-22

Huron Huronite: Newspapers are
saying that George Rice does not want
to succeed himself as member Of the
board of railroad commissioners for
South Dakota and will not be candi-.
date for reelection. That is to be re-
GREETED, for he is of the kind of timber
that makes an excellent railroad COM
missioner. But he has yet a year and
half to serve and may in that time
experience change of intentions.
Railroad commissioners of states have
been seriously crippled by federal
courts and it can be imagined that a
man of the convictions of Mr.. Rice
would not enjoy the Sanbornizing pro-
cess.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-06-22

On recommendation of navy depart
ment examining board the mentor Pur.
itan, sunk in Hampton roads by high
explosive test and subsequently raised,
is to be sold for junk. a minimum valu-
alton of sI2, 200 being fixed in the re-
port. The Puritan cost the government
49, SO 33995 , ass, and twenty years ago was
regarded as one of the most powerful
coast defense vessels in the world.
Still foremost nations that claim to be
enlightened continue to pour out their
millions for such result ~ this.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-06-22

The Old Settlers and Old Soldiers
association OF Lyman county will
hold joint reunion at Kennebec
tomorrow and Saturday.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-06-22

The weather man is having lots of
fun with those near rains, but near
rains save no crops.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-06-22

Cole Younger is lecturing in South
Dakota towns. We hope the bold old
boy will not pass US up.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-06-22
noMEsTEADERs FAVORED AGAIN.


In the matter of new and revised
legislation passed by the last congress
was one small item Of very specific i'm.
portance to those who relinquished
homestead filings prior to February
5, 1911. The enactment was . prac-
tical duplicate of previous regula-
tion applying to entries cancelled
prior to 1893 and the new effect is to
bring the new entry privileges down
to date.
The act approved February s, 1911,
provides that person who made en-
try before that date and who has lost,
forfeited or abandoned same without
receiving any consideration other
than the filing fee, and whose entry
was not cancelled for fraud, may
make another homestead entry. The
person applying to make such entry
must make q showing as to facts
which must be corroborated by at
least one witness familiar with ctr
cumstances.
On the face of this enactment, it il
not intended to apply to those who
may have sold their relinquishments.
but the real effect is not quite go
general in application. Tie fact Of
consideration !. &c. mattel; assisstttssso ii
record In REIMBURSEMENT deal and
the opportunity of 2 new homestead
right will occasionally influence peo-
pie to strain few points in the mat
ter OF making y showing that no ma
terial consideration was received in
the cancellation Of the former entry.
In discussing the effect of the law
existing on the subject at the time Of
the Trip county opening, Judge J.
w Witten explained that consider
alton not in excess of the actual cost
of entry and value of improvements
did not act as bar to another entry,
Under this construction many affida-
Wits were filed as the basis for new
entries at the Gregory lsnd Office.
most of them applying to filings that
had been made and relinquished ct
points in Nebraska.
The new regulation will cover ali
relinquishments, abandOnments and
forfeitures in Trip county prior to
February 8, 1911, and will result in
the practical restoration of q great
meny homestead rights in this sec
tien. Sc fer IS advioos hsve been
given out on the subject, there Is
nothing in the act to give any new
privileges to those who commuted
prior to that date.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-06-22

Even New York city has been in a
panic over threatened water famine
but pinch rain over the area of the
city's water supply has put an end to
present fears. We mention this to
show that people IN other states also
have their troubles.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-06-22

A year ago Halley's comet was more
or less on the nerves of every one.
This year the world is worrying about
other things, but they will probably
pass off about as Halley's comet did.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-06-22

A South Dakota minister to small
church has made $1,000 on two land
deals, and then some in the way of
crops; and he is able to say to his
soul that it take it's ease. regardless
of any dilatoriness on the part of the
trustees to fork over the commission
agreed upon for preaching.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-06-22

The conclusion seems to be warrant
ed that the natural products of the
country to the north of us do not enter
into direct competition with the pro-
ducts of the states to the south of us.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-06-22

The United States officially recog-
nized the republic of Portugal last
Monday. This followed the opening
of the new constituent assembly at
which the president of the chamber
read the decree proclaiming the abol-
ition Of the monarchy and the ban
ishment from Portugal Of the Royal
family was approved.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-06-22

The Missouri river is higher than it
has been for several years, showing
over nine feet today, and slowly rising,
practically covering the sandbars.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-06-22

1t is all right that the newspapers
should be a thorn in the side of crook
ed politicians, but the thorn should
not be crooked.
If You are bored by all this talk OF
Canadian reciprocity, don't risk a
glance at the Congressional Record for
the next six weeks.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-06-22

The Nebraska papers think it is not
fair to extract license of one dollar
from fisherman unless there is some
guarantee that he is going to catch fish.
We would recommend this new state
guaranty to some aspiring candidate
for governor in South Dakota. The
state guaranty of bank deposits in Ok
lahoma is pre-empted but state guaran-
~ of fsherman's catch is new and
alluring. Argus Leader.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-06-22

An Oklahoma City man has left his
parrot $4,000 by will because he
taught the bril- not to swear. The
relatives are doing the cussing now.
Sioux City Journal: South Dakota
can hold much bigger centenary
celebration fifty years hence, al
though the fact may not be of vast
interest to you personally.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-06-22

A Texas paper makes mention of a
four-legged animal covered with green
feathers. Texas will vote on state
wide prohibition July 90.
Evening journal., 1911-12-19
OBITUARY.

The funeral of Elizabeth r. Byron
who died on Saturday. in her Sls'
year. will take place from her late
residence No $50 Poplar street Sn
"Wednesday afternoon.
Evening journal., 1911-12-19
CHRISTMAS TIME
In POSTOFFICE

Childish faith in the existence of
that resourceful and jovial person
age, variously known as Santa Claus,
Kris Kingle and St. Nicholas. is the
same in this twentieth century Of
hustle and hustle. electric lights and
all the other wonders that have
wrought changes in the world as it
was in the days when the grand
mother and grandfather Of the pres
ent were, as children, tucked into bed
on that mysterious night before
Christmas to dream Of the coming.
with reindeer and sled, OF the fur
coated gift-laden friend OF little
ones.
Some few folks With a leaning to-
ward skepticism. may be disposed TO
doubt this. but a glimpse at the huge
piles OF letters addressed to Santa i'm
the postoffice will suffice TO make
them change their views. Thousands
Of Christmas letters. some pathetic
in their optimism, and all breathing
a spirit Of Santa TO supply their
wants. have been received, and more
arc coming in daily.
Many of the childish senders will
be led TO think on Christmas morning
that Santa didn't get their letters, but
many others will be made happy by
finding the gifts sought when they
rub the sleep from their eyes at dawn
aud hurry down stairs to examine
their stockings. The happiness Of the
latter will be made possible by re-
cent order Of Postmaster-Gene
Hitchcock, directing Postmastors to
distribute the Santa Claus letters
among charitable organizations and
others desiring them.
Postmaster JcsteS said today the
Associated Charities would get the
letters for Santa in the local postofice
unless some individual philanthropest
calls for them.
Evening journal., 1911-12-19
SING CAROLS
ON CHRISTMAS
City Sunday Schools and
Church ChOlrS are PraCtlC-
ing for CantataS
CHILDREN REHEARSE
FOR ENTERTAINMENTS

Never before, in the history OF the
city have the churches Of all denomi'
nations been engaged IN making such
elaborate preparations for the obserV-
arco of Christmas Especially is TINS
,~,.a of the Catholic and Protestant
F,piscopal congregations, poth Oh wnlen
have for centuries made the celeuIa-
tion of the birth of the saviour 'uo
bie event of the church year Nall-
tatas and other entertainments "a, a. .
heing rehoarsed in AL parts OF WI,
mington. while the number o, muslsa, '',
rroerams to be presented VIII eNceou
those of past years
Crowds of young men anu Moll,n,
members of the different Suhuas
schools of the city. may be seen
dsilv vending their way conntryWairu
40 search for cvcrgreens WIN 'NNiSn
10 decorate the churches LOT w
christmas season. Wagonloaps vi
,a,,rcl and holly crowfoot and terms
arc being brought to the cl'y eN,,y
IN. md sold on tho streets, bul h.N'i-
,boloes many of the denominations
..-.eor A. nathcr their own eVergre''s
n.,,, ,.ecorations this year arc eNp-'i-
- a. e,rnass anything that mas ever
hsforo been attempted IN Nlih'"s'
ton. o instances
o-oellv. rehcarsals arc being hau
~ church choirs. Inc ~, ,'a'''',,'
music is being practiccd TOT 'ue o., a.
,.,cos c'hristmas morning ana eN,hne
M r,usic this year rs beautllul % anu
-, ,,.,nv cases is along dinefeh, ~, Nv
.,.n heretofore. Many church cnoll5
-, occurred outside assistance a"'
ha,c augmented their organization py
49, ,ddjt,on of singers from o'he'
cities. Several are seeking nls" .;at
low for good soloists Whom ,n,s "''
10 interpret the Christmas mua'. .,i.
The children are not aloho III M n''
nreparaiion for the anniversary vi w w
birih of the Savioas, either, LOT wv
older folks as well are taking pay
and helping to make the occasion on
long TO be remembered oniy on'
moro sunday remains before CHRIST
mas day and at each the services WI
no suggestive of the season ~
e,bristmas day falls ON Monday th'
chorists will have little difficulty geu
tinq full rehearsals on the day prev
IONS Sunday before Christmas VII
be one long day OF practice IN man,
churches. the leaders desiring to nav
tbeir singers in good voice Tor IN
exercises TO be held on Monday
Christmas day.
The activities Of the musical or
eanizations have been reverted TO th'
sunday schools and in pracucall
every church some special entertain
neni is being planned. Music is be
ing rehearsed and gayly dressed boy
ana eirls i'm tableau roles are busy &c
ine over their parts. A majority &
- she church and Sunday school entei
taiments will be held ON christina
night
Evening journal., 1911-12-19
AT WORK ON
HOME FOR VETS
P. PR. Veterans Organize to
Complete the Job
Soon
COMMITTEES NAMED
To CARRY CUT PROJECT

At meeting of the committees ap-
pointed by the seven Veteran En-
ployes Associations of the Pennsyl-
vania railroad, held in Philadelphia
last week, for the purpose of consid-
ering ways and means for establish
ing a permanent home for retired
railroad employees Of the company in
advanced years who arc without the
comforts of home or relatives, a
permanent organization was effected,
resulting in the election of officers
and the appointment of an executive
committee. Tho officers are:
G. II. Brown. Of the Schuykill di-
vision. president; II. J. Babb, Of the
Philadelphia division, first vice pres
idont: G. w. Irwin. OF the New Jersey
division, second vice-president; Frank
Lutz. OF the Schuylkill division, sec
retary. and NJ. B. Mishey. Of the
Philadelphia division. treasurer.
The executive committee consists
OF W. b. Moore, chairman; J. r. Balls
ley, ]. r. Layfeld, E. o. Van Houten.
w. p. Mineer. r. r. Picrson and w.
d. Gormley.
II will be recalled that Secretary
Babb. Of the Philadelphia Division
Veterans. predicted such a movement
while attending the annual banquet
of the association of the Philadelphia
Terminal division at Philadelphia
last October.
The present membership Of the sew
en- associations is 5,7O0-all Of whom
have been in service for twenty-one
years or more
Evening journal., 1911-12-19
MaryIand's Governor TO Don
"CufaWay Coat" at Inauguration

BALTIMORE. Dec. 19.-Phillips
Lee Goldsborough will likely disre-
gard precedent in one respect when
he is inaugurated Governor Of Mary
land on January 10. He will wear a
cutaway coat that is now under con-
struction by fashionable Baltimore
tailor
The majority, IL not all. Of Mary
lands Governors since Colonial days
we're inaugurated in Prince Albert
coats. until the latter were succeeded
by the more modern "Irock' coat,
built somewhat on the same general
lines and Of kindred materials for
such occasions. The late Elihu r.
Jackson was. perhaps. the last Gov
ernor to stand by the traditional
Prince Albert for his Inauguration.
BY the time Governor Frank Brown
came along the rock" was tho sub
stitute for the Prince Albert in polite
society. except in cases Of strong
family traditions and with the kind
Of man who wanted TO wear the kind
OF coat his grandfather wore. The
late Governor Lloyd LOwndes was in
augurated in a "frock' coat. Cover
nor John Walter Smith spoke his
piece" in ono. and so did his success
sors in the Office of chief magistrate
Edwin Warfield and Austin Lane
Crothcrs.
Governor-clect Goldsborough is
quite strong on tradition and prece-
dent. too. for that matter. His senti-
ments have not changed. but the
styles have. The cutaway coat. once
relegated to the rear. has come back
into its own again. No public man,
whether he be President. Senator,
Governor or Mayor. can defy tho mod
orn tailor in the matter Of correct
attire. So. whatever the shock may
be in some quarters. January 10 at
Annapolis promises TO be "cutaway
day.
Evening journal., 1911-12-19
GETs HANDSOME RESOLUTIONS.

Employees of the Joseph Bancroft
and Sons Company have presented
William ]. Gibbons with a set Of
resolutions. Mr. Gibbons recently re-
tired as ono OF the superintendents of
the works and l4S names were at
tached to the resolutions of regret.
Joseph Bancroft heads the list The
resolutions are bound in red morocco
with red silk lining and secured with
red silk cords The inscriptions are
all done with pen and ink. and are
from the pen of J. b. Pierce. Every
page Is of a different design, with
different colors interviewer aud the
entire booklet. the resolutions being
in this form. is said to be a work of
art in pen and ink design.