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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-08-10
The House of Mystery"

structure into shape. hoping that some
builder. Eagerly they awaited the
completion of the structure, being con-
fident that some one would take up
their residence there and thus put an
end to the speculation. 1t was the
general belief that the builder planned
the home for a bride and that a
wedding would follow the completion
of the structure.
With the departure of the carpen-
tiers and decorators, came the furnish
ers. Expense was not spared to fit
up the home in palatial style. The
rugs were Oriental; the curtains i'm
ported; the china of the highest grade
and everything was sumptuous and
artistic. Neither money nor time was
spared to secure handsome and COM
Portable results. From parlor to
kitchen. from garnet to cellar, the
house was completed in every detail.
The whole was enough to make a
woman gasp with delight and admira-
ton. There was nothing lacking but
occupants. Strange to relate. they
never came.
With the completion of the beauti-
fully furnished home, the shades were
dropped, the keys were turned in the
lock and the house commenced it's
long career of idleness. AS the years
went by, the lawn was trimmed, the
shade trees given attention, the ex-
terror and interior painted as made
necessary, and everything kept in
shape as if the occupants might arrive
any day.
With the flight Of the years, the
people of Chrisman fixed the owner
shin upon one or the other of two
well-to-do young bachelors, but they
would never confirm an Interrogation.
1t was the general opinion that they
had charge of the building and occa-
sional attention and that some day,
one or the other would marry and
bring a bride to the vacant home, but
the wedding bells were still and the
bride came not.
fouI years ago sume miscreanI
made an attempt to destroy the house
by fire and heavy loss was inflicted.
The mechanics came promptly and re-
built the damaged section and re
placed everything. Within a few
weeks, all marks of the fire was
erased.
To add to the mystery, number of
attempts have been made to purchase
the house and some have sought to
rent it. but all without avail. Set
amidst the dark green foliage of the
surrounding trees, the wide windows
seem to stare back systematically at
the people as they pass by and gaze
curiously at the curtained windows
shading this inanimate thing of mys.
terry which battles solution.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-08-10
PIMPLES COVERED HIS BACK

MY troubles began along in the
summer in the hottest weather and
took the form of small eruptions and
itching and a kind of smarting pain.
1t took me mostly all over my back
and kept getting worse until finally
my back was covered with mass of
pimples which would burn and itch at
night so that could hardly stand it.
This condition kept getting worse and
worse until my back was a solid mass
of big sores which would break open
ana run. My underclothing would be
clot of blood.
Il tried various remedies and salves
for nearly three years and / was not
getting any benefit. 1t seemed | was
IN eternal misery and could not sleep
on my back or lean on a chair. | was
finally given set of the Cuticura
Remedies end inside OF two weeks i
could see and feel a great relief. L
kept on using Cuticura Soap, Ointment
and also the Resolvent, and in about
three or four months time my back
was nearly cured and l felt like a new
being. Now am in good health and
no sign of any skin diseases and
am fully satisfied that Cuticura Rene
dies are the best ever made for skin
diseases. l would not be without
them" (Signed) w. A. Armstrong,
Corbin, Kan, May &c, 1911. Although
Cuticura Soap and Ointment are sold
by druggists and dealers everywhere,
a. sample of each, with 32-page book,
will be mailed free on application to
"Cuticura," Dept. ~ K. Boston.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-08-10
STRONGER THAN MEAT
A Judges Opinion of Grape-Nuts.

A gentleman who has acquired a ju-
dicial turn Of mind from experience
on the bench out in the Sunflower
State writes a carefully considered
opinion as to the value of Grape Nuts
as food. He says:
For the past years Grape Nuts
has been a prominent feature IN our
bill Of fare.
1.-THE crisp food with the delicious,
nutty favor has become an indis-
pensable necessity in my family 8
everyday life.
1t mas proved to be most nealtnIul
and beneficial, and has enabled us to
practically abolish pastry and pies
from our table, for the children prefer
Grape-Nuts, and do not crave rich and
unwholesome food.
"Grape-Nuts keeps us all in perfect
physical condition-as a preventive of
disease 1t is beyond value. l have been
particularly impressed by the benefi-
cial effects of Grape-Nuts when used
by ladies who are troubled with face
blemishes, skin eruptions, etc. 1t
clears up the complexion wonderfully.
"As to its nutritive qualities, my ex-
perience is that one small dish Of
Grape-Nuts is superior to a pound Of
meat for breakfast, which is I'D impor-
tant consideration for anyone. 1t sat
isles the appetite and strengthens the
power Of resisting fatigue, while Its
use involves none of the disagreeable
consequences that sometimes follow
meat breakfast" Name given by
Postum Co., Battle Creek. Mich.
Read the little book, THE Road to
Wellville." in pkgs. There's reason. 7 =
Ever read the above lettest A sew
one appears FROM time to time. They
are genuSnes tFue, and full 81 human
interest
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-08-10
INCREASE OF HEMP CULTURE
All Fiber Produced in This Country Is
Used in American MiIIs-Good
Market for More.

The blue grass regions of Ken
lucky, in the center of which lies
Lexington, raises about twenty thou
sand acres of fax from which hemp
is procured.
The acreage devoted to hemp in
other parts of the United States is
very small-perhaps six hundred acres
around Lincoln, Neb., and an equal
number In the lower Sacramento .aa!-
ley, California, with small experiment.
al paintings In Indiana, Pennsylvania,
Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota. Iowa
and Arkansas.
All the hemp fiber produced in this
country is used in the American mills,
and, as increasing quantities are be-
Ing imported a market for larger
production Is offered.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-08-10
In the Church Militant.

Henry N. Cary, the secretary of the
Chicago Publishers association, has a
negro cook he took with him to Chi
cago from st. Louis. The cook II
very religious and Immediately joined
church in Chicago.
Cary saw the cook going out of the
house one evening with large cary
ing knife in her hand
Where are you going, Mary?" he
asked
Use gwine t. church."
well, what are you doing with that
knife?''
"They's a religious dispute goin' on
down there" said Mary, IAN wanter
see my side gifts de best of it."-Sat.
urday Evening Post.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-08-10
HOUSE OF MYSTERY
illinois Dwelling Which Has Had
No Occupants.
Building Was Erected Fifteen Years
Ago, But, With Its Elaborate
Furnishings, Remains In
used to This Day.

Chrisman, 1lli.-The years glide By.
terry house" of Chrisman remains
unsolved. For fifteen years the res
idents of this city have sought to
penetrate the atmosphere of uncer-
tainty that always surrounds the
premises. but all in vain. The cur
tains are always down, no one ap-
pears to take any interest in the flu
ture occupation and the identity of
the builder or owner remains secret
to this day. There may be material
here for Sherlock Holmes or per-
haps Dickens, and some day, when
the story becomes public, there may
be abundant food for the gossips.
For the present, those who knew,
keep their counsel and whether they
will ever satisfy the inquisitive pub
lie, or not, is matter for specula-
ton.
1t was fifteen years ago that the
mystery house" sprang into being at
Chrisman. One spring morning, exca-
vators and bricklayers appeared upon
the scene and prepared cellar and
foundation walls for house. Carpen-
tiers followed and later came decora-
tors and furnishers. Every workman
was pledged to secrecy and would
give the curious villagers no hint of
the owner. Crowds would stand
around as the mechanics welded their
hammers and saws and fashioned the
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-08-10
COLLIE PUP is VERY USEFUL
of Small Chores for Ohio Man
Afraid of Thunder

A full-blooded Scotch collie puppie
belonging to c. M. Everingham of Ohio
does most of the small chores about
the place. 1t carries in the stove
wood, one stick at time, carries the
milk pals to the stable and the slop
buckets back to the house after they
have been emptied. He carries a
small dinner bucketful of water to his
master when working At the far end
of the farm. He saves many steps by
carrying notes from the house to the
field and bringing back the written re-
plies. He never fails to deliver any
object given to him to the person
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-08-10
Disking kills many weeds.
Set out celery plants now.

Disking kills many weeds.
Set out celery plants now.
There are various kinds of dodder.
Gravelly land will not hold manure
Any good corn soil is good for sor-
ghum.
Weeds rob the soil of food elements
required by other plants.
Potatoes require considerable nitro
gen and large amount of potash.
The man %~hsc se!!s h:s corn, cats
and hay is selling his farm out from
under him.
Pinch off the end of the squash and
melon vines so the fruit will get more
nourishment.
Weeds sometimes injure by killing
farm stock or by rendering their prod
uct unstable.
Old grass and clover pastures are
much benefited by dressing Of plas-
ter and ashes.
The oat crop as money maker on
She farm is liable not to receive the
attention 1t deserves.
A little nitrate Of soda worked ii
well with the soil around the roots
will keep things going.
The man who grows the foods,
which supply the country, needs no
apology for mis- occupation.
Rich horse manure and urine from
granted cattle are far superior to fer
tilizers and much cheaper.
II your plants are tall and spina,:.,
thin them out. DO not be afraid to cut
go at them courageously.
The soil on cultivated fields on
hilly or rolling land will wash less u
Flowed well and extra deep.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-08-10
WELL KNOWN PASTURE GRASS
Found In Most Parts of North Ameri.
ca and Thrives Best In Moist
SoiIs-ValuabIe as Hay.

Red top is a we'll known grass and
is found in most parts of North
America. 1t was introduced into cul.
tivation from Europe, but was prob
ably native in the northern areas of
this country as WELL 1t thrives best
in moist soils, and while valuable as a
hay grass, it's greatest usefulness is as
pasture grass, especially when
grown with other kinds. 1t yields an
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-08-10
346-Pound Woman FastaI

Nrksville, Mo.-Mrs. Sarah Powell
of this city has completed 30-day
fast by which she has reduced he,
weight from 346 pounds to 300. She
will begin another fast soon In an eff
ort to further reduce her weight. sh,
ropes ultimately, without impairinl
or health to reducs to 200 pounds
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-08-10

abundance of smooth, soft stems and
leaves which give rather light
weight hay. In rich, moist soils 1t
becomes two to three feet high, but
in dry situations it is much shorter.
The open, spreading head is usually
reddish or purplish in color when
young, but becomes green or pale
when older.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-08-10
The ultimate Limit.

First Dentist-My work is so pain
less that my patients often fall
asleep while I am at their teeth.
Second Dentist-Thats nothing.
Mine all want to have their pictures
taken to catch the expression of de-
light on their faces.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-08-10

Coles Carnolisalve quickly relieves and
diseases. 1t instantly stops the pSin of
burns. Cures without scars. 25c and Soc
by druggists. For free sample write to
j. W. Cole & Co., Black River Falls, Wis.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-08-10

named as the one to receive it. He
meets the mail carrier with letters to
mail and receives the mail for his
master and is afraid OF nothing but
thunder storm.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-08-10

Mrs. Wtnsiow's Soothing syrup for Childrey.
teething, softens the gums, reduces inf1amma-
ton. allays pam. cures winu collie, 25c bottle.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-08-10

To every man is given the oppor.
tunity to do something worth while.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-08-10

A wise man may forgive, but only /;
fool will forget.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-08-10
usE A1IEN,s FooT-EAsn

USE ALIENS FOoT-EAsE
the Antiscptic powder to be shaken into the shoes
for tired aching feet 1t takes the sting of
and bunons and makes walking delight. Sold
everywhere, Csc. Refuse substitutes. For FREE
trial package address A. s. Olmstcd Le Roy, NY.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-08-10
Consolation.

Knicker-My wife is always prais-
ing the men she rejected for me.
Bocker--Never mind; she will praise
you to her second husband.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-11-04

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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-11-04
Police Reach End Of Rope
in Investigating Myster.
iOuS Deaths
Officials Think Woman Res.
Do0Sib|e for Series Of
Sudden Deaths
lRy Associated Press.l

CHICAGO, Nov. 4.-The police ad-
mitted today they had practically
reached the end of their rope in their
investigation into the death of Pa
trolman Arthur Bisonnette, and the
deaths of eight others, all of whom.
had been close associates of Mrs.,
Louis Vermillya. although Coroner
Hoffman has satisfied himself that
Bissonette died by arsenic poisoning,
and warrant charging the murder
has been issued for the woman. The
evidence against her thus far is pure
ly circumstantial Arthur Bissonnette.
Sr.. father of the dead policeman, to-
day described Mrs. Vermillya's effort
to obtain his sons body for burial
after his death. An undertaken
named c. c. Boyson was making
ready to move the body five minutes
after death. He said: II protested
at the hurry and she insisted that it
would be better to move the body at
once. l finally forbade them to touch
it, The contents of nine bottles of
medicine taken from Mrs. Vermillya's
home by the coroner are being an
alyzed.
Dr. Van Arsdale, who has been at
tending Miss Vermilya constantly
since she became i'll, reported this af-
ternoon that her condition had be-
come dangerous and that she had been
attacked by severe spell of nausea
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-11-04
KELLOGG SAYS
TAFT Will HAVE
EASY VICTORY
Trust Buster Of St. Paul Is
Enthusiastic Over the
Outlook
Can See No Reason foI
Apprehension at the
RreSent Time
(Bv Associated Press.)

DULUTH, Nov. Al do not believe
| that the outlook is black for the re-
publican party. l believe the pary's S
chances are better at the present time
that they have been at any period IN
the past four years." said Frank B.
Kellogg. the "trust BUSTER of st. Paul.
and who has been mentioned as pos
sibility for the supreme court. i
think the president must have either
been misquoted or else misunderstood
at Chicago, can see no reason for
misapprehension at present. There
is much talk regarding the existence
of business depression. That is all
rot. Conditions are normal. be-
lieve that Taft's transcontinental trip
has done him a world of good pollt-
ically. He is remarkable man and
has handled exceptional and trying in
cidents which have occurred during
his administra ton in an exceptional
manner. l believe that he stands as
good a chance as anyone of receiving
the republican nomination and that
means certain election"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-11-04
PR0GRESSIVES
IN SESSION
At VALLEY CITY
fSnecial to the Tribune)

VALLEY CITY, n. D., Nov. 4.-The
meeting of the executive committee
of the State Progressive league was
attended by about 100 prominent can
didates and politicians and held an all
night meeting in the city last night.
The result was the location of the
headquarters of the campaign com.
mittee in Fargo. LaFollette was en-
dorsed and plans laid for effective
campaign to secure delegation for him.
tt the March preliminary. Many speak
ers are coming into the state during
the next four months, and funds will
be raised to make an organized fight
for the Wisconsin man in every pre-.
cinct.
No action was taken relative to
state candidates and the matter will
be again taken up at Fargo on Mon
day. Sentiment of those present
seemed to be divided between Buchan-
an and Bendeke for governor with a
preference for the former.
Baker was present and consented
to become a candidate for lieutenant
governor if the demand was for him
in that position, and withdraw from
the gubernatorial race.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-11-04
Saws He was Loaned Money
When He was on Trial
for Bribery
Name Of Another ChiCdqOdn
IS Also Mentioned on
the Stand
(By Associated Press.)

CHICAGO, Nov. 4.-Lee ONeil
Browne, former minority leader in the
Illinois legislature, testified today be
fore the committee of the United
States senators Investigating the Lor
inner election, that Senator Lorimer
personally bore portion Of the ex'
pense of the Browne defense at two
bribery trials wherein Browne was
the defendant. Senator Lorimer vol.
UNFAIRLY offered to aid me-" said
Browne, land l accepted his aid
gave him no note or other security
and expect to pay him back as soon
as I am able"
Browne did not state how much Sen
ator Lorimer loaned him, but he said
another Chicagoan, whose name was
not divulged, loaned him $500 to as
sist in the former minority leaders
defense Brownies examination was
concluded at the morning session of
the committee.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-11-04
Greatest Interest CeDters in
Chicago'N Minnesota
Struggle
Michigan and Syracuse VIII
Engage IN Gfldifon
Conflict
(By Associated Press.)

CHICAGO, Nov. 4-Nearly all the
leading university football teams o1
the middle-west, were scheduled to
play today and it was expected that
those eligible to the big Eight" con
ference championship might be mar
rowed by the results. The most in
terest among the conference universi
ties was displayed in the game be-
tween Chicago and Minnesota at Min
nea2olis. -,,
Minnesota's superior weight, pres
tige of last years championship, and
abundance Of good substitutes, inspired
confidence In the Gopher adherents.
The Chicagoans based their hopes on
the variety of brilliant new plays
paid to have been evolved by coach
Stage and learned to perfection by
the fast team, which has plenty of
kicking talents.
Wisconsin, victorious last year over
Northwestern, who is the only con-
ference team idle today, felt conf
dent of further victory in its game
with Iowa, at Madison.
Another game between the confer
ence elevens, that of Illinois and Pur-
due, at Urbana, was expected to show
Just how Illinois stands. West Of the
conference belt, the main interest Gen.
tered on the games between Missouri
and Oklahoma, while eastwardthelead-
ing game was that bringing together
Michigan and Syracuse. Other games
scheduled for the midle-west are:
Case and Ohio, at Columbus.
Iowa State and Nebraska, at Ames.
Northwestern College and Lawrence
at WatertOwn.
Marquette and Villa Nova at NIL
waukee. lG:I}
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-11-04
Joseph zahursky Arrested on
Complaint Of Humane
Officer Blake
Faces Trial for Statutory
Crime, Complainant Being
His Daughter
Especial to the Tribune)

MAX, N. D., Nov. 4.-Joseph "a
hursky, homesteader, residing near
this city, faces long term in prison
as result of charges which have been
preferred against him by State Hu-
name Officer William Blake, who has
been here investigating complaints
which have been made.
Zahursky faces three separate pris-
on sentences, if the various charges
are prosecuted against him. He was
arrested first for alleged wife beat
ing. He was found guilty and fined
$85 and sentenced to serve As days in
Jail. At the expiration of this term
Humane Officer Blake has a second
charge Of wilful neglect of nonsupport
of his family to prefer against him; a
third crime hangs over his head which
bears pententiary sentence. This is
a statutory crime, and the complain
ing witness is the defendants 14.year-
old daughter.
The conditions in the Zahursky
home as found by tho humane officer
were most deplorable The $85 fine
which was assessed against him on
the first charge was used to purchase
clothing for the four children who
have been neglected. They are Paul,
aged 2; William, aged 5; Sylvester,
aged 7. and Jack, aged s. In addition
there is daughter Rudy, aged IA.
Mrs. Zahursky will retain the GUS
tody of the children until she has
proven up on her homestead after
which it. is expected that they will be
taken in charge by the humane off,
Ger who will endeavor. to secure
homes for them.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-11-04
indiana BANK IS
SHORT OF FUNDS
(Ry Associated Press;

ROCHESTER,, Ind, Nov. 4-After
the state bank examiners had closed
the Citizens Bank at Akron, Ind. ten
miles east of this city, and had an
nounced that its funds were short
about thirty-five thousand dollars, to-
day, Howard Harter, the banks cash
ier, came here and obtained the sher-
IFS permission to stay in the county
Jail until an inquiry into the institu-
tions affairs had proceeded further.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-11-04
CRIMSON Will
Meet TIGERS
lRy Associated Rress,l

PRINCETON, N. j., Nov. 4-Prince-
ton and Harvard play football for the
first time in ten years. In all, Har-
ward has met Princeton sixteen times
on the gridiron and of these games
has won only three, Princeton captur-
ing twelve, while one was a tie.
Princeton is anxious to maintain her
old supremacy while the Cambridge
team has come to town confident that
it will reap ample revenge for past de-
feats.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-11-04
0oIy Five Men Of the Venire
Asked TO be Excused
from the Jury
Son-in.LaW Of General Otis
is Among Those Who
We're EmpaneIIed
(By Associated Press.)

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 4.-Only five
men out of the fuorth venire drawn
in the Mcnamara trial presented an
excuse today, pleasing Judge Walter
Bordwell in his primary examination.
ne of them, Harry Chandler, SON.
in.law of Gen. Harrison Gray Otis,
proprietor of the Los Angeles Times,
was EXCUSED only temporarily. Fiji
teen men in the venire of 40 were not
found so that 20 veniremen remained
for service. This is about the usual
proportion.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-11-04
Feared that Many Foreigners
Nav Have PeriSbed in
the Flames
Red Cross Relief Ship /
Driven sack by Wither-
log VoIley
(ay Associated Press.)

HANKOW, China, Nov. 4-via WI
Hu-Almost the whole native city OF
Hankow is afire this morning and it
is feared that the Wesleyan mission
near the Han river, in which are fifty
blind boys and $50 wounded persons,
who, with the staff of the mission,
make up total of three hundred
persons, was destroyed.
DR.. Booth, head of the mission,
asked the imperialists to grant an ar
mistice of two hours to permit the
|Continued an na1e A.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-11-04
GOES TO MONTANA.

Miss Emma Scott of Glenview town.
ship has resigned her position at Win.
bleton and gone to Dillon, Mont,
where she will teach physical 11lture
{ in the state normal school. The young
lady is a graduate of the Valley City
normal and formerly resided in Bis
marck