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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1912-12-18
CHANCE TO ENTER
CIVIL SERVICE
EXAMINATION Is TO BE HELD
IN ARKANSAS ON JANUARY
II FOR LETTER CARRIERS
Competitive Examination For Ra;lwa,
Mail Clerks Also Announced For
Same Date.

The United STATES Civil Service
Commission announces an open COM
petitive exam nation, January IL,
1918, at all places in the State of Ark
ansas, where city delivery has been
established.
Persons desiring to take this eX-
animation must measure at least feet
five inches in height without boots or
shoes, weigh at ldast one hundred
and thirty pounds in ordinary cloth
ing, without oveIcoat and hat and
be between eighteen and thirty-five
years of age. The examination con-
sists of the following subjects, spell
ing, arithmetic, penmanship, report
writing, copying and correcting man
uscript, and geography and civil gov
ernment. The entrance salary is
5000.
Persons desiring to take this ex-
animation must apply at once for
Forms 3O4 and 1407. to U. S. Civil
Service Commission, Washington, D.
c., CIR Secretary, Board of Examiners,
Old Custom House. st. Louis, Mo.
The United States Civil Service
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1912-12-18
BOX OF GOODS IS
RETURNED-LIGHTERi
Some os the Ara'cles We're Missing
When II Got Rack-C. 4. john
son MOI Here to Explain

The box that was shipped away
from Seawell's Pharmacy several
Gays ago and that led to the arrest
# G.. A. Johnson, pharmacist en-
alcyea there, on a charge of Grand
; larceny, IVES returned 20 IS owner
ycsteg lay, after having been opened
at the other end, and, 1t IS claimed,
/ syeral articles removed The BOX
was opened by Mr.. Seawell in the
presence Of District Attorney Nixon,
Constable Stewart, A. H. RoWell,
COUNCIL fer Johnson and several
others. 1t is claimed that the box
wss two pounds lighter when it came
back than when It was sent from
! the loo II express office.
The contents OF the hex did not
ceres 1cnl to the list Of articles pre-
pared hv Johnson, and it is claimed
by Mr.. S-awell and tie officers that
number of articles were missn g
from the express package, which
johnson has not yet accounted FOR.
De.s,9it9 Ibis fact Attorney Rowell
still claims that Johnson is innocent
of the charge dccked against MIN.
Johnson was released from custody
Monday and left the city. Els wife
also left the city Monday afternoon,
accomnalied by her brother, a
wealthy resident of Oklahoma. 1t
was stated dlat Mr.. Stewell had
nothing whatever to do with his release
as District Attorney Nixon, realizing
that there was only circums1antial
evidence against Johnson with a
doub; as to The conviction in the
case, consented to postpone the case
Indefinitely if johnson would leave
she city. The diamond ring
that disappe AIRED from MI. Sea-
wells safe several days ago, but the
hof. Of which was not charged tt
Johnson, has not been recovered BY
| MIR. 92awen
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1912-12-18

Commission also announces an open
competitive examination for railway
mail clerk, for men only, on January
II, 1913, at all places at which city
delivery service has been established
in the States of Alabama, Arkansas,
Delaware, Georgia, Louisiana, Maine,
Minnesota, New Hampshire, North
Carolina, Rhode Island, and South
Carolina From the register of elig-
bles resulting from this examination
ceTtiflcatiOn will be made to fill
vacancies as they may occur in this
position in the States named above at
5000 per annum, unless it is found to
be in the .nteres. of the service to
fill any vacancy by reinstatement,
transfer, or promotion.
Only Lsrsons who are actual bona
fide residents of the states named
above will be admitted 10 this exami-
nation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1912-12-18
THE. SECRET TERROR

The hunting fear of sickness and
helplessness is the secret terror of
the working man. Health is his
capital. Kidney diseases sap mans
strength and vitality. They lessen
his earning capacity. Foley Kidney
Pills bring back health and strength
by healing the disease. They are the
best medicine made for kidney and
bladder troubles. The genuine are
in the yellow package. Refuse any
substitute. w. l.. Dewoody & Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1912-12-18
Persian Dry Cleaning ane
Dye Works.
202 IL Main St. over J. B. Simon Co
Pine Bluff, Ark.

White Serges and Flannels made as
white as snow without shrinkage by a
new process without the use of wat
er.
WE clean, press and repair all kinds
of ladies' or gents clothing, clean kid
gloves, put new Innings in coats, put
in new sleeve Innings, put on velvet
collars, make button holes, make any
kind of alteration on ladies or gents
clothing.
We call for and deliver our work to
any part of the city.
Out of town customers send us
your package by express with instruc-
tions and we will return it in good
shape. Ring us up early and often
Phone 1926 Early morning or night
phone 1893.
FRANK DIETRICH. Prop.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1912-12-18
HE THINKS ELECTRICITY
is ELECEROCUTlNG HIN

William Townsend, a white man 60
years old, who has been a resident OF
jefferson county for many years, was
brough,. to Pine Bluff from Tucker
yesterday ana placed in the county
jail on lunacy charge. Dr.. Brun-
son. the county qhys clan, pronounced
Townsend suffering with sfnile' in
sanity. Townsend is labaring under
the impression hat his nervous sys-
tenn in innoculated with electric ~
taat is burning him up. On any
other subject he appears perfectly
rational. He will probably be sent
to The insane asylum today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1912-12-18

S. ate veternar an, states that he will
be glad to attend the meeting on
Dsnuary IS. He will talk on tick
eradication and hog cholera. He sug-
gests that DR.. A. E. Wight, in
charge of tick eradication in Arkan-
sas and Louisiana also be requested
to attend
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1912-12-18
FOILS A FOUL PLOT

When a shameful plot exists be
tween liver and bowels to cause dis
tress by refusing to act, take DIR.
Kings New Life Pills, and end such
abuse of your system. They gently
compel right act on of stomach
liver and bowels, and restore your
health and all good feelings. "a
cents at all druggists.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1912-12-18

While down town shopping don't
forget to drop in to Reap e Craw-
ford's and look at the line of club
rugs now on display. Guaranteed
$500 quality. Club plan $500 down
and s1,OO a week-Reap & Crawford
E>urn Co u
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1912-12-18

"A Rochester Nickeled Chatting or
Serving Dish make a nice Chr stmas
gift. Sold by = CLEVEL AND-MAT-
THEWS HARDWARE co. If
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-15
IRRIGATION PLoJEcT SURVEY

The state engineers department
will soon send out a party for the
purpose of running survey over the
lines of the proposed irrigation pro-
ject which, if found to be feasible,
is to supply large part of western
Stanley county with water.
The proposed plan is to tap the
south fork of Cheyenne river in the
vicinity of Cheyenne Falls and carry
the water out into the Bad Lands,
where a large natural reservoir is
located, and which is to be used for
storage of the water which would be
carried along the divide between Bad
river and Cheyenne river to irrigate
a large extent Of country. S. S. Wis
cher of the geological department OF
the state university, while in Pierre
a few days ago. thought it possible
that representative of that depart
ment might be able to accompany the
engineering party for the purpose Of
q soil survey of the proposed terri
tory to be covered.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-15
WRECK INQUIRY BEGUN

The coroner's hearing Tuesday on
the wreck on the Northwestern road
which caused the death of Fireman
George Parsons developed before the
adjournment that there was careless
ness on the part of some one. The
wash out of the track occurred early
in the evening within few yards of
the home of Anderson, and he sent
his boys to notify the Rousseau sec
tion foreman. They notified the wife
of the foreman and went to bed.
Anderson and another man went to
bed after sending word. The fore
man was out on his section, away
from home, looking after other wash
outs, and did not get home until the
west train was due. AS the telephone
wires were down no notice could be
sent out by the wife of the foreman.
Anderson and his friends apparent
Sly thought they had done all required
of them when they sent word to the
section house. The conditions were
such that no word could be sent out
from there until too late to stop the
wreck. The hearing is being con-
cluded to-day.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-15
GOING AWAY

Pierre is soon to lose q pastor it
can lily afford to lose. Rev. A. d.
Thtbodeau, who became pastor of the
M. E. church in 1909, is going away.
He has accepted the passionate of
Sheridan Road church, Chicago, and
will begin pastorate duties there on
September 1. He will bid adieu to
his congregation here one week from
next Sunday. Rev. Thibodeau and
wife are strong workers in religious
fields and the growth of the society
since they came to Pieare is the best
evidence of the good and successful
efforts put forth by them. Their go
ing away is decidedly against the
wishes Of all.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-15
WIND, HAIL AND RAIN

The section of country to the north
and east of Pierre was storm swept late
Sunday afternoon. In localities the
down pour was tremendous; it could be
safely likened to cloudburst. All
growing crops in the track of the storm
we're completely destroyed by hail of
unusually large dimensions, and much
damage was done to roads and wagon
bridges throughout the county by the
floods which were everywhere to be
seen as soon as the storm had passed.
Settlers, who have resided in this coun-
ty for upwards of thirty years, can re-
member no storm that approached the
severity as that which had the right of
way in the locality on Sunday last.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-15


In the United States the promis-
sorry notes discounted by banks are
Investments. They are practically a
dead asset in the hands of the holding
bank until their maturity. In Europe
commercial obligations take the form
Of bills of exchange. They are q live
asset, quickly convertible into cash
by the system Of rediscount. If an
American bank seeks to rediscount
commercial paper, it is viewed with
suspicion and distrust. A European
bank sells bill Of exchange as q
commodity for which there Is Con-
slant and ready market. Bank Re-
form.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-15

A Sioux Falls man, in q communi.
cation to the Argus-Leader, offers
the following rhymed suggestion fol
the proper designation Of the female
supporters Of the Bull Moose:
I" II the men Of the party are bull
mOOsers
And the ladies have been suffra
gettes,
Then Why not adopt the cognomer
A And call them bullmooserettes
Or II that title don't suit you
Or designate just what 1t means,
Suppose we try out another
And call them bullmooserinesp"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-15
PASSENGER TRAIN WRECKED

A cloudburst in the vicinity of kous-
.seau, fifteen miles east of Pierre, Sum
day night, swept away and otherwise
brought damage to the North w estern
track in the locality mentioned. The
west bound passenger train, due to ar
rive in Pierre at ESQ ran onto culvert
two miles east of Rousseau which had
all the piling washed from under it, to-
gether with much grade swept away,
and there was disastrous pile up of
railroad property.
The engine turned over as it went
down and was nearly buried in the mud.
Engineer Ike Jones was seriously scald-
ed but was thrown entirely away from
the wreck, Fireman George L. Parsons
was pinioned between the tender and
engine and crushed; he expired fifty five
minutes after the accident and before
his body could be released.
Dick Hobson, who was baggage man
on the wrecked train, sustained slight
thJuAASo, AoNAA6 1OOG JlACIlCu. Lie
railway postal clerk escaped all injury.
Conductor O'Brien of the train that
wrecked, together with Conductor Mad
den of the Gettysburg line, occupied
seats in the front end of the smoker,
feeling a jar which served as warn
ing that something was wrong, pulled
the air cord forcing the emergency APP
planes but apparently just at that
moment the smoker struck the tender
of the engine, and the front of the car
was torn out, both conductors were
thrown from the wreck and bruised.
| Madden came to Pierre as soon as pos
sible and wrecking train was started
out
A number of passengers sustained
injuries, but none serious in charac-
ter. Physicians were hastily dis
patched to the wreck.
George l.. Parsons was a married
man, and is survived by his wife and
three children, aged Z, 9 and 10 years.
The remains were taken to Spring
held, Mimi, yesterday for burial.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-15
CONFESSED HER IGNORANCE.

Willie Radcliffe OF Eighteenth street,
near Oxford, went to school for the
first time this week and his first Inn
pressions were not at all favorable to
educational methods and the teachers.
When he came home at noon his moth
er was full of questions and Willie was
full of disgust
We'll, boy. how did you like
school?"
Jaw didn't like It."
Why, Willie, you must not say that.
You have to learn If you ever wish to
be successful man."
Well. that's just 1t. 1 can't learn
anything in that school. The teacher
don't know anything"
What makes you say that. How dc
you know she doesn't?"
We'll. l know, all rightie, she gave
herself away. She can't even spell
little words. Why she had to ask me
how to spell cat, when she wrote a
sentence on the blackboard. "-Phila
delphia Times.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-15

The governor Of Texas Is becoming
impatient Of tho apathy of the gov
ernment at Washington. He chas
photographed the war department that.
unless federal troops are at once sent
70 the boundary line for protective
service. he will call out tho state
troops to repel the invasion Of Mexi-
cans and prevent the footing Of Texan
ranches. Texas alone could whip
the whole bunch Of greasers that are
msnacing the territory Of the, United
States
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-15

Less than two months hence the
eyes Of the nation will be turned to.
ward Vermont, which state holds its
biennial election the first Tuesday In
September, leading Maine BY six
days Both states vote for congress.
mon - we'll q for state office, 80 the
tional significance will be apparent
~ the returns, At least to those who
still hold To the old tradition that
Vsrmont and Maine are harometric.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-15

Never In history have our people
beonSa 90 intelligent and wide awake
% they are today. What they want
80 results and not names. They are
much more concerned over the estab
lishment Of certain reforms. in our
economic system and in honest ad,
mintstration Of government than
they are IN names and traditions and
organization OF either side. They
have borne meaningless platforms
u their hearts for score Of years.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-15
His Tender Heart.

Lomster docking over Culmire's
lawn)-What has become of your big
sweet apple tree?
Culmire-I had it cut down.
Lomster-Why in the world did you
do that?
Culmire-To save myself from hav-
Ing any more heartaches. You have
no idea how dreadful it used to make
me feel when little boys whom l had
arrested for stealing apples, were sent
to the reform school,"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-15
His Afterthouqht.

In an idle moment Edwin Markham
the poet. was amusing himself by try.
Ing to do bit of verse in the Martin
Dooley dialect:
Bowed be tn weight Nv cinch'ries
I he leans
Upon is hoe an gazes on the
gr-round-"
Then he stopped
by jove!" he exclaimed, his eye
flashing with sudden inspiration;
III turn that into serious poem!
It'll make a hit!"
1t did.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-15

One of Hearst's Pacific coast report
ers has demonstrated that he can live
on so cents day in spite Of the high
cost of living. Most any reporter could
do it where alfalfa yields five crops a
year.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-15

{: ::s:s -ss:<
Panama canal administration bill IN
ahich provision Il made for the free
paesaSe through the canal Of Ameri-
cAn ships and railroad owned ships
~ denied the use 81 the canal. The
sereAt light was made on the latter
sptovtaion. the Interests opposing the
pIOhib hilton ~ to the LAST.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-15

s taovernor Marshall has taken oc-
~ ten4 y IL y vAnce of any pos
ISst q r. T. notice cf his assessment, thst
poor man This will not hurt
q in III III stimAtion 81 tho country.
6 0nld not Ii the estimstion Of
IA Tot. there a : general
tng III ths m sarance of honor.
M llent ~ politics. V
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-15

New York Tribune: Senator Cur.
It's defeat for denomination in Kan
sas adds one more name to the list of
Lorimer fatalities. The senator was
with Lorimer in 1911. though last
month he voted against him. The
man who voted for Lorimer will soon
be an extinct specimen in the United
States senate.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-15

Last Friday the Giddings Ladies Aid
went to Jones grove at DeGrey for a
picnic as guests of the Home Interest
Club. A splsndid dinner was served and
the day was passed in true picnic
style.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-15

II has transpired that the women
members Of the Bull Moose party are
not to be called that. the colonel hav-
ing decided that 'moosette' is q
more endearing term. Don't mention
II, but he came very near making a
mistake when he chose the nickname
for his party Huron Huronite.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-15

As early as 1912. just century ago,
the federalist platform declared:
The same person shall not be elected
president Of the United States q
second time" The progressive"
platform Of the democratic party of
1919 has now caught up with that.
II says: w favor a single presi-
EJienIiai + term.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-15
ARE HIGH PRICES HELPFUL


Leslie's: This is the whole story in
= nutshell The farmer wants high
prices, the wage Garner wants high
wages. the storekeeper wants high
profits. President Harrison once said
that cheap coat marks cheap man.
He was right. Things are cheapest
when business is depressed. The bar
gain counter always opens during a
panic. In times Of prosperity, when
wages are highest, when the factories
are busy, the farmer sets aside sur
plus. Yet everyone wanta to buy the
other mans products at the lowest
price and sell his own at the highest.
How selfish human nature is!
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-15

Z The present year 80 far has COM
Iplstsly upset tho tradition regarding
businsss dullness IL presidentia,
,yeAIS, and II the fact Of The fact. too,
THU this ~ been, II anything, the
most presid Dental year the United
States ~ experienced for some time.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-15
After the Holiday.

Il reckon you didn't think Of your
poor old dad all the while you were
away"
Yes, we did. dad. When ma heard
. man grumbling about his meals at
the hotel she said, That's Just IKE
papa! Comic Cuts.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-15
Glasse. All RIGHT.

| Glasses All Right.
Near-sighted Old Lady-T Tommy,
these new glasses Of mine magnify
strangely. That dog of yours looks to
me more than yard long.
Tommy There's nothing the matter
with your glasses. grandma. This is.
q dachshund.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-15

We'll, Harry, did Santa Claus bring
you everything you expected for Christ
mas?"
No"
We'll, you seem to be bearing up
cheerfully You look as happy as pos
sible.''
4 am happy. expected he'd bring
me little brother or sister, or some
thing like that, and what do you
s'pose? got pup"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-15
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA, y
County of Hughes. \
o. D. Warne. Plaintiff,
In Circuit Court,
! Sixth Judicial Circuit


uriah Anderson. Lenora Anderson.
Martin Jacobson. Ethel jacobson,
Mile NJ Uhrig. Ella B. Jeffries, Z. r.
Locke. George Keller as executor of
the last Win and Testament of Will
liam Stoddard. deceased; Mrs. George
Harrison. Mrs Clara Ellis, Lucy P
Cole. Emma S, Holdgate, Eunice M.
Johnson John P. Stoddard. Fred G.
Stoddard. Mary S. Baggs Carrie S
Gibbs Rena S. Parmelee, Emma Nc
Grath, Jay Silsby. Frank Silsby.
Elizabeth Courtney. Mark Courtney.
Anna Courtney Bates Fred Courtney.
George Harrison; the unknown heirs,
devisees. legatees. and the executor
and administrator, and the creditors
OF the following deceased persons:
Ella Stoddard. William Stoddard, E.
h. Locke. and Stevens S. Cough; also
all persons unknown who have or
claim to have any estate or interest in.
or lien or ncumbrance upon the prem
ises described in the complaint,
Defendants
AMENDED SUMMONS
THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA SENDS
GREETING:
To The Above Named Defendants:
You, AND EACH OF YOU, are hereby summoned
and required to answer the amended complaint
of the plaintiff which was filed in the office of
the Clerk of this County. at Pierre. in Hughes
County. South Dakota. on the 1st day of August
A. ID. 1912. and which prays for judgment quiet
ing the title to and the determination of all adj
verse claims against the premises described in
the complaint, situate in said County, to-wit
Lots "a and Is in Block IL, of the town, now city
of Pierre. as said lots are laid down and plated
upon plat on file and of record in the Office of
the Register of Deeds of said Hughes County,
subdividing Blocks IL. l3 and IA of the Original
Plat of the town of Pierre and to serve copy of
your answer to said complaint on the undersigned
at their Office in the National Bank of Commerce
Building. at Pierre. South Dokota, within thirty
days after the completed service of this summons
upon you. exclusive of the day Of such service;
and if you fail to answer said complaint within
that time, the plaintiff will apply to the Court for
the relief demanded in the complaint.
SUTHERLAND & PAYNE,
1876 Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-15
No Chance There.

mo Vndhce IheTe.
K4nd-Hearted Woman Tin country
vilfage)-A man as strong as you are
ought to be able to find work. Haven't
you any regular occupation?
Wayfarer with his mouth fully
Yes'm; wash tn winders O. sky.
scrapers.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-15
A Club Scandal.

A Club Scandal.
Hear about the row at our club?"
NO"
spoon"
"Scandalous!"
Isn't 1t. though. Both were under
the influence of ginger pop"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-15
A Little Lesson.

The golden harbor Of content
By him is soonest won,
Who feels for every day that's spent
A sense of duty DONE
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-15
Rnnhla llnlisl.x

Doubis Holiday.
'sIf two sheads are better han one.
ought not this coming ono. too. IS !
voSy wise one 81
.lzeWsof
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-15
PUBLIsHED AT THE STATE CAPITAL
$3.50 PHR YEAR, ADVANCE.
CpUnTY oFFIClAL PAPER

Entared 1t the Post-O Office at Pierre. South Da-
ko<a. u mall matter Of the second class.