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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-12-26
WILL o'BRIEN TO BE MADE
DEPUTY STATE TREASllnEn

7 DeadWood. S. D., Dec. 2O.--Will 8.
O'Brien, Jr., nephew of the general
foreman of the Homestake mine at
Lead, and son of former Alderman
Burke. O'Brien, Of Minneapolis, has
been appointed to the position Of dsp-
uty state treasurer of South Dakota.
by Treasurer-elect A. W. Ewert, and
will enter upon the duties Of his posi-
ton, at Pierre, January S. Mr. O'Brien
and this appointment comes as a rec
ognition of the good work done BY the
.progressives of that community. when
the Hon1estake Mining company sup
ported Wilson for president and John
son for; governor. Mr.. O'Brien was
formerly deputy county treasurer of
this county. Il
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-12-26
AWARDS OF INTER COUNTY
CORN AND CROP sInM

Yankton, s. D, Dec. 21.-The third
annual corn show of Yankton. Cedar
and Knox counties closed Wednes-
day night and was great success.
Miss Shirley Coulson won the honor Of
being the best girl seamstress In the
county, while Clara Nervig. Lena
johnson and Fay tanning where three
girls who tied for flrst place ia bread
making, for as fine loves OF bread IN
any one ever saw. IN the boys, corn
contest War Gustad, Of Violin, and Law
renee Brown, Of Yankton won first
place Amongst the farmers to win
]: sfirstsy were Art Branaugh, Yankton:s
Fred Dralle, Mission Hill; II. ".
Brown, Yankton: Norman Nelson
Mission Hill. The Nebraska prizes went
70 Il. Doering and John Mischke, both
OF Crofton, s M
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-12-26
SENTENCED TO TWO YEARS,
ESTABLISHED sElF nEEEMae

Mitchell 8 ID. Dec. 49, The Rnn-
dolph Mackay murder case came IL
a sudden termination In circuit conrt
in Roberts county. When the 81 e
was allied, Randolph agreed 10 MEAD
guilty to manslaughter in the second i
degree. and the states attorney a !.
squjesced. Judge Sherwood rave him
two years IN the penitentiary. The de-
tense was able to show that Mncksx
was the aEEressor in d qnarrel ia which
he was killed at Ortley last fali. ana ma.
that Aando lpli acted. in measure is
sell dsfsnse Judge Sherwood wasS On
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The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1912-06-07

The elimination bout for the municipal admins
ation history Tuesday June IS will the final grapp
polls 1t light matter this choosing Of city
the commission form OF For the years
men viii have absolute the municipal affairs
The election Of the right kind of vitality important to the
people of Eyeretnore important than election of president
OF the United States because it affects them directly While
that essential that
OF all three commissioners principally interested the contest
Tor commissioner Of public safety The public safety
viii have charge OF the fire. police and health departments Expert
cnce has that in nearly all cities in which
have arisen the head of the police department been potent
factor IN the dispute If he experience in labor
troubles how to handle and understood their
alton kept we'll in hand and very little DEVELOPED If
on the contrary has viewpoint that of the employer
his environment that of the mOned element that might have
been avoided often nsued Mr. de business man
him whatever He would make admirable public
safety. The Labor Journal however chooses R.
candidate and Is willing tell its readers why Mr. Onger
but old head that shoulders of his
We have known him and worked with him years labor
movement We have him several critical
atoms and him with them successfully He
his head in crisis He has decided will of his own The belief
somewhat prevalent that he would if elected dictated to bv
We believe Olinger
to that he would convictions of right and
in matter that might arise in his department. If Jay
Ginger anything, he IS conscientious The
not with Onger. If the city next fall he
will to it that they made conform law and if they
do that they will not be disturbed If the city to continue with
out saloons he will that Everett made dry
human being make it. That's fair and square declaration ism
1t? But the great and compelling why Onger
because he understands the labor years actual
contact with It, He knows conditions under which
causes hat drive to revolt He is Of the rme
rough house tactics viii help the of would
never encourage whether employers employees resort to
violence to GAIN their ends In nutshell Oinger would remember
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1912-06-07
SUMMONS.

SUMMONS.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE
STATE OF WASHINGTON, IN AND
FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY.
A. J. Childs and J. Christianson, CO.
partners under the name of Childs and
Christianson, plaintiffs, VS.. Ole S.
kanikkeberg, defendant.
The State of Washington to the said
Ole S. Kanikkeberg, defendants:
You are hereby summoned to appear
within sixty (60) days after the first
publication of this summons, to-wit,
within sivty (60) days after the Goth
day of April, 1912, and defend the above
entitled action in the court aforesaid,
and answer the complaint of the plain
tiff, and serve copy of your answer
upon the undersigned attorney for the
plaintiffs, at his office below stated;
and in case of your failure so to do
Judgment will be rendered against you,
according to the demand of the com
plant which has been filed with the
clerk of the above entitled court.
The object of this action is to recover
for goods, wares and merchandise sold
and delivered to the defendant by the
plaintiffs herein.
The plaintiffs have attached for the
purpose of enforcing any judgment that
may be recovered in the above entitled
cause, the following described real estate,
situated in Snohomish county, Washing
ton, to-wit: SEA of NWH and Ne
of NEA of SWA of section 3, town
ship 2S, north range 5, east w. M.
ANDREW JOHNSON,
Attorney for Plaintiffs.
Office and postoffice address, %
Fobes Bldg, Everett, Washington.
Date of first publication, April 26,
1912 IT
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1912-06-07

Mayor Ferguson Of Hoquam painfully conscious of the fact
that there recall provision in the charter having been re-
turned to private life by the mfeelng voters Of the arbor city
We confess feeling that the aforesaid (nfeelng voters
have made sad mistake in their preference and that they will live
to regret their action but that is their business not The cleo
ton despite the serious issues involved had its humorous side The
Rev Harry Ferguson according press reports preached
in Aberdeen shortly before election declared that he had been
"caled by the Lord redeem Oquam from wckednes When
the IIoquam turned Holy Writ and
delivered himself of the following Biblical quotations The Lord
gveh and the Lord take away blessed be the Of the Lord
The editor of the Hoquam Daily Washngtonan Albert John
candidate for congremanatarge and is receiving very
Of the weekly that derives its inspiration from the sandpa
"skndicate Mr. Johnson blant newspaperman and knows
the state of Washington like book Unfortunately he views politics
through the smoked glasses twenty years
AGNES the political unrest of today ament that be cured
by afe sane poutces and energetic waving the
and Stripes If Mr. johnson in he could the
senator from Massachusetts that Washington, though
Mississippi still part of the United States of America
inform the from Tennessee that Washington raised
products than fir timber and w. W. surmse that Mr.
johnson would have other remedy
than the constitution of the United States Starry Banner
We cannot imagine Mr. Johnson estmabe gentleman good citizen
though he is emg the action Of Senator Poindexter during the
Lawrence strike in anang the industrial conditions which bred
revolt the workers in the textile industry
prevalent among the working people 1t will explain somewhat
their antagonSn to Mr. JonsOn candidacy while
gentemans brIIance of mind and journalistic ability.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1912-06-07

that it is the duty of the police department keep the peace NOT
TO BREAK believe that Onger young though
he be is well balanced fearless and familiar with all phases
the economic for him in this campaign
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-08-02
German Court Balls.

In the German court balls not all
those who are invited are permitted to
take part in the dances which the
Kaiser witnesses.
The Kaiser has no love for ''the
quick and sloVenly." Many months
before the ball the selected couples
rehearse the dances under the direc-
ton Of Fraulein Gasperni. mistress Of
the court ballet The Kaiserin criti-
cises freely the ladies' and gentlemen
who show any shortcomings. The Or
binary rehearsals take place in one
Of the chambers of the palace, but the
final rehearsal Is held on the eve Of
the ball. at the residence Of one of the
invited
The Princesses royal carry trains
held by two pages. but the other la
dies have to manage their own. For
married ladies the length prescribed
is about II feet 8 inches. the trains
of the other ladies being rather more
than half a yard less
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-08-02

they belong 70 Kids who DID what you
did to my pitching two years ago. |
rather expected you'd take up the
game when you left college"
Scores OF curious fans we're staring
at the Iron Man and the boys. The
grating voice OF Joe Mc0innity car
ried long distance, and II there was
anyone within twenty yards who
hadn't heard him that person must
have been stone deaf from childhood.
Brockett, nervous and agitated at this
loud announcement OF his name. yet
secretly pleased at the patronage OF
the great old warrior, flushed and
stammered. while Solauo's eyes be-
spoke chagrin and apprehension.
Tell you something. Brockett." the
Iron Man went on, Il know a ball
player when see one, and II you want
to take up the game you don't have
10 start with any Glass y leagues. I'll
take you on tomorrow. If you want
Come see me in Newark during the
day. will your"
solano's eyes telegraphed mes
sage. and Brockett understood Speak
ing in a voice loud enough to be
heard halfway to the grandstand, he
answered: "Yes. Two o'clock be all
right? I'll be there" and then, shak
ing the Iron Mans hand, retreated
once more to the shelter Of the crowd
Annoying luck. that" remarked
solano. "If anyone was hunting us in
that ball park it's a certainty that Mr.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-08-02
LMNR

McGinnity tipped US off in grand style.
You made the proper play. though, by
making an appointment-which we
will be unable to keep. It may lead
some one of our faithful followers
astray."
Baseball luck is a queer thing"
said Brockett, half angrily. Il was
lucky enough to hit McGinnity for
two singles and a three-bagger the
afternoon we played the Newark team
and he didn't forget it. If he had
struck me out three times he'd never
have remembered me. l wish he had
famed me three trips on nine pitched
balls"
The youngsters wandered around
Jersey City for a brief period, doub-
ling on their tracks several times.
They glanced behind and around them
ever and anon, and were unable to
discover any trailers or pursuers. but
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-08-02

a vague sense OF worry and uneasi'
ness. an indednable dread. seemed 70
bo uppormost In their minds, Finally.
when II had grown amply dark. they
hurried 10 the row OF ferries that
fringe the shore OF the North river,
and slipped aboard IN the swarm OF
Jerseyites seeking Manhattan for their
evenings pleasure.
As the boys trailed along In the
crowd which hocked TO the front OF
the boat as It approached the eastern
side, Brockett imagined that he felt
a hand touch lightly against his left
hip. OF IN his pocket. He turned In
stantly, but could not detect the prob
able pickpocket in the jostling crowd.
Thrushing his hand In his coat pocket
he felt the outlines OF an envelope, and
clutched II tightly A moment later
he stepped ashore and walked rapidly
away.
i've something with me that
didn't have when we went on the
ferry" spoke Brockett in an under
tone, continuing TO pace along
whats that? An enlightened m
tellect?" the Cuban bantered Brocketi
drew out the envelope, noted that II
was innocent of address or mark Of
any kind. and returned 1t to bis
pocket.
Subway train might be good place
to look at that. whatever II is" said
Ramon, and they walked sturdily
across town till the kosks OF a sub
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-08-02

waistcoat. Baron ZoIlern, smiling
broadly, stood by with extended hand.
and the officer dropped his paw from
the eaptive's shoulder. Brockett delved
through his vest pockets for a mo
ment. brought up his empty hand. and
then, with the speed of a pouncing
leopard, flung himself to his knees.
seized Baron Zollern's ankles. and
pulled savagely
The huge German. with roar OF
surprise and helpless rage. toppled
backward. landing on the base OF his
spine with a crash that fairly shook
the street Brokett. regaining his feet
at once. made a half turn. and darted
on. while the astbunded policeman.
making one wild clutch in the air.
managed to catch his toe against the
prostrate form Of the baron and fell
heavily upon him The grunt with
which the baron hailed the advent OF
The officer upon his stomach was a
fitting anti-climax to the thud OF his
earlier fall
Solano dashed after his friend Dut
the second policeman spraug eagerly
70 intercept him Brockett giancing
back IN fun flight. saw the pTecica-
ment OF the Cuban. ana palting for an
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-08-02
cHApTFR vII.-tcontInued.l

The baron's hand shot lightning
fast into Brockett's inside pocket, and
emerged clutching a small, thin wal
let. Baron Zollern was not only a
Hercules and an able general, but
something of a master in the art OF
legerdemain.
'Dere iss my bocketbook. officer.
also taken from me some bapers-an
enfelope. vich contains documents Of
much inheritance. VIII you hold him,
und look oudt for his trent, vile
recover my bapers?"
Solano was already moving for
ward, with vague notion of an at
tack upon the policeman, when there
was another clatter of feet from the
rear. A second policeman was com
ing up. Hating about twenty feet
away, this officer took stock of the
conditions and, grinntng cheerfully.
awaited the call of his partner.
Brockett had to do the fastest
thinking of h.s life. An explanation
to the policem en--who seemed a zeal
GUS but particularly thick-headed pair
would be wLrse than useless. They
would simply arrest the boys and, un-
doubtedly, perrlit the baron to go up
on his way vita whatever plunder he
could find upon his captives. The
baron's searching hand was again
thrusting eagerly into his inside coat
pocket--which. as it chanced, con-
tanned nothing but a few letters and
wholly worthless objects He would
find notaing there. but his search,
aided by the policeman at his side,
would be a thorough one.
''Pl give you your papers. SIR"
spoke up the prisoner. "Will you let
me of If | hand them over?"
The baron smiled benevolently. 81
fear dot l would be gombounding a
felony" he purred. still, l would be
easy NIT you if de case efer game to
a drial We're iss my bapers?"
Brockett began fumbling in his
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-08-02
TEXT WAS NEW TO HEARERS
Germans Struggle With the English
Language Praiseworthy, but Some
what Mlrth Provoking.

Prince Henry Of Reuss. who spean
superb English, laughed good-natursd
ly at a dinner in New York, over thG
account Of certain officers Of the Ger
man feet
"One Of our chaplains," said thl
prince, "had the hardihood to preach
in English at one Of your Lutheran
chapels the other day. He astonished
his congregation by saying, as be
rose, that he would choose for his text
the words:
"'And he tore his shirt
"A quite audible snicker went round
The chaplain noticed 1t, flushed and
repeated the text in a louder, slower,
more distinct and impressive voice:
"'And he tore his shirt
"'The snicker became a laugh, an4
the pastor rose and said:
"'Our good brother Is quoting, d
course, the familiar words:
land the door is shut
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-08-02

way station met their view. AS they
descended the stairs the clangor OF an
approaching train was heard. Putting
on a burst of speed they scurried for
ward, slapped their coins upon the
ticket-window. and leaped upon a car
without the fraction of a second to
spare.
Once seated and their breath recov-
cred, they bent over the strangely de-
Iivered letter. Inside the envelope
was one small sheet of note-paper.
and across the sheet was written. in
Brockett's own cipher:
"WP TIC Fin Pos w .SH ABB SH
2BH HR e E HR z 2BH BIB SH PO
PO Pc TIC TIC BA sB TIC w BA sH
PO PO WP"
which reads" translated Brockett.
"You are beginning well-look out for
Kelly"
CTO BE CONTINUED)
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-08-02
Novel Use for Aviation

schoolroom where pupils slight the
work they most need because they
like it least Having shirked the
studies which would have done most
to balance their mentalities. they pro.
ceed to emphasize this lopsidedness
by refraining from every line of en-
deavor which is not to their liking
They find a hundred excuses for do
ing so, but nearly always their excuses
are not reasons. They do only what
they like until finally they do not like
doing that. Then they drift and re-
gret that the ravens of today are not
as active in their charities as in the
days of Elijah.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-08-02
(o94s1E N60Asesx os90oZ oae1Aeeal
instant, shouted. "slldo, Ramon

instant, shouted. "slide, Ramon.
slide!"
Solano went to the pavement in a
compact, moving mass. and shot along
the stones. feet first. The oncomins
shoes caught the policeman on the
legs. He rose like some light and Joy
Gus bird, shot through the air with a
howl of dismay, and joined the popu-
lar assembly on the stony ground, Be
fore any of the three fallen men could
pull his senses together or even strug-
gle to his feet, Brockett and Solano
had turned the nearest corner. lodged
up an alley, and headed down a side
street. AS they ran they heard hoarse
bellowings, the shrilling of whistles.
and the thudding Of clubs upon the
pavement, but the sounds grew faint
er. fainter, faded to a whisper and
died away. The boys pulled up in the
shadow of a fiat-building, and regained
their wind.
I'm sorry for the big German" re-
marked Brockett. That bump will
keep him in bed week. If 1t doesn't
cripple him for life. It's a vicious
trick, a DEVILS own bit Of work. but
couldn't see any other chance. What
on earth was the idea in that big fel'
lows head. I'd like to know?"
IF your top-piece isn't solid ivory,
returned Solano, you know well
enough. It's a dollar to a crushed
lemon that our Japanese friend was
waiting round the next corner to grab
the papers, and I'd risk little some
thing that those policemen were
planted ahead OF time where they
could come forward in hurry"
''You slid beautifully, Ramon,
laughed Brockett as they resumed
their march, jogging along at fairly
rapid gait. IF you had only slil home
that way when we needed 1t OIL about
ten afternoons | could mention, we
could have saved flock of games"
The Cuban flushed. and then laughed
back at his friend.
This was a different occasion. Har
ry. felt more as If | were sliding
at an umpire llAAb AllAlGs CbAAShAaW Va
other never could bear the idea ol
spiking an inaelder. and that's why
slowed up 81 often when | should
have hit the grit"
This tins. though" Brockett
ehuckled, you slid for keeps | Stud
der to think ghat would have hap
pened to that policeman If you had
only had your spikes on"
SoIano stopped. and lifted one foot
Something flashed keeDly, venomous
ly, from the sole G1d heel.
II had them Or confessed the Gu
ban, 'and that oIcoer must have the
worst-looking pair of shins that were
ever taken to a hospital. Honestly
Harry, I'd feel like brute II it WASN'T
for the circumstances and for the
value of the work that we have sci
ourselves to do"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-08-02
To Preteet the FIowera.

Edelweiss and other Characteristic
Swiss flowers are said to be in dan
ger Of total extinction because Of the
craze of tourists for collecting them.
Women tourists especially are always
anxious to take away souvenirs in
the way Of a plant, and do not simply
pull the flowers, but dig up the plant,
It is proposed to introduce law that
will prevent the buying, selling or dig
ging of edelweiss, fire lily, Siberian
spring crocus, Alpine columbine, the
Daphne, Alpine violet or other ma
donal flowers.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-08-02
CHAPTER VII.

The journey north was made with
out special incident. and the time was
spent in figuring out as complex and
ramified a route as possible. With
railroad maps and time tables. the
BOYS outlined a tour that would twist
and turn like a collection Of SIS. and
vet even with due allowance for de-
layed trains and possible intervals on
foot OF on horseback. would land them
at Rancho Nogal within the time
limit set by their superiors. Neither
OF the youngsters was SO optimistic
as to expect smooth, uninterrupted
journey. and each. as ne speculated
upon the chance of trouble. was men
tally thankful for the presence OF the
strong. nervy. capable youth beside
him
BrocRett. with good-sized map In
hand. drew out a pencil. and began
marking down a few lines Of connec-
ton. when the Cuban. with one quick
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-08-02

Probably Darius Green never had a
dream that his flying machine would
be used in a scheme to prove to wild
hunters in the Philippine islands that
they were inferior to white men. This
political project, however, was tried
by Aviator L. Hammond, who at the
request Of the governor of the Islands,
gave to the chief Of a tribe OF Igorotte
hunters his first aerial ascension. The
tribesmen were very apprehensiVe
regarding the result, and even the
chief himself took bis seat in the car
with ill-concealed trepidation, but aft
er making a lofty flight over the leper
colony and the surrounding country.
be was brought back safely to the
starting point, fully convinced Of the
absolute supremacy Of the paleface.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-08-02
MIsinterpreted.

William Shaw, the secretary Of the
famous Christian Endeavor society.
said in a witty after-dinner address In
Boston:
There is a little Back Bay girl who
Is much interested in her auntie's
Christian Endeavor work. The little
girl was writing letter to her broth
er at Yale one day, and In the midst
Of the epistle she looked up and said:
"'Auntie, how do you spell devil?
"Devil!' cried her aunt, with a
shocked smile. Why, child, don't you
know you mustn't use such a word as
devil?'
"'But, auntie,' protested the little
girl, 4 want to tell brother about
your Christian and devil meetings! "
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-08-02

At a recent congress OF neurology a
paper was read in which the move
ment by which the growing young
man caresses the first shoots on his
upper lip was labeled moustachiOstrep-
somania; the habit Of twirling the
cane seen In old drum majors. strep-
sorhabdomania; that of putting the lit
tie finger into the ear. otodactylo-
mania Then we have 'stomatodactyl-
omaniacs" who put the finger into the
mouth. "onychophagomaniacs" who
bite their nails, "harmoniomaniacs
who drum with their fingers on win
dow panes or tables and "trepodO-
maniacs" who nervously move their
legs.