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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-03-07
THE SQUIRREL.
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He lives In the grove In sturdy oak tree,
From whose leafy branches he peeps out
to see
II any one wishes bit OF Irritation
While offering goodies for his delectation.
A nut? 1t is shiny, inviting and brown.
What could be more tempting? Shall he
venture down?
Yes. out from the shadows he's wistfully
peeping:
creeping.
For so many perils conflict with the Joys
OF squirrel-the dogs and the cats and
the boys
No wonder his poor little heart Is a-beat.
ing
While watching that nut which he longs
to be eating!
There now! In tremble he softly comes
Oh, bright little eye with flashing OF
Oh. bushy brown tail with its waving and
curling!
A rustle-and quick to his shelter he's
whirling!
But back he is cyeeping-ah, poor little
mite!-
Alert for sweet safety. all ready for flight,
Now nearer, now shrinking. now timidly
stealing.
With paws set so daintily. glances appeal
ing.
And now-hold your breath-he IL coming.
Hush Hush!
He seizes the treasures scurry and rushl
Far under the shades with scratch and
patter.
And there the little fellow viii nibble ana
chatter.
st. Paul Pioneer Press.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-03-07
Pointers on PRESSING,

The seams of Il garment require care
full pressing, as on this depends it's ap-
pearance and, to certain extent, the
fit. For thick material like cloth
coating the seams should be spread out
on an uncovered round wooden surface,
opened with the iron or finger and then
covered with a cloth wrung out of cold
water and ironed over this until dry.
In this pressing process the iron should
not be too hot, but strength and weight
should be put upon it, Lighter weight
materials should be pressed over soft
cloth laid over the pressing board, and
the opened seams should be slightly
dampened by dipping the finger tips in
water when necessary. Very delicate
materials do not require dampening.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-03-07
Sunday School Lesson For March 10
Senior Berean International Series

O'clock. "a solitary place." "a desert
ment of the previous day had not less
ened, rather increased, and it was
shared by the disciples, who had much
to learn concerning the ways Of their
new Master. Followed after him."
literally hunted him down" after
persistent search. "Simon" was al
ready showing his impulsive spirit. 1t
seemed to him and the three, others
that valuable opportunities were being
lost and that Jesus must return to his
ministry Of healing and helping the
people, but Jesus took different view
of this popular enthusiasm. LET US
go" (elsewhere) Unto the next towns"
His purpose was to spread his in
fuence over a large area within the
limited time which he knew was at
his disposal "For therefore C'to this
end") "came I forth" This does not
refer to his going out Of Capernaum,
which was for prayer, but to his mis-
sion, which he had received from his
Father Gohn wifi, AZ; xiii, 81, to pro-
claim the gospel of God. preached
in their synagogues.' "This short
verse contains the record of an ex-
tensive preaching tour Of which not
single discourse has been preserved"
Bruce).
Verses 40-45.-Healing Of leper.
This unfortunate individual may
have met Jesus on the outskirts Of the
city. He did not miss his opportunity
to appeal to the pity and power Of this
sympathizing Teacher. "If thou wilt"
He was confident Of his power and
humbly craved his grace. 81 will"
W:s ever any disappointed who had
petitioned this great and gracious
Teacher? None. Touched him"
This was contrary to the Leyitical law
l(Iev. xiii. As, 46), but this particular
touch brought cleansing, and so 1t was
above all law. "Straitly charged him"
Better, ''sfernly commanded him"
The instructions were to be promptly
carried out. Let him report first ito
the priest" and make the required
Offering "for a testimony unto Them"
that he might receive the official GER
tiicate pronouncing him to be levitt
cally clean Iev. XIV. Such course
would also make 1t quite clear that.
Jesus was an upholder Of the law.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-03-07
By KATHRYN M. AKIN

grieve, of course, but he would spare
her as long as possible.
However, as he was pushing his way
through the underground nearly oppo-
site the cabin he came upon her sud-
denly, carrying her rifle. AT sight of
him her face flushed, then paled
"Senor Sels!" she cried. "Oh, why
are you here? They are down in the
valley. l saw them not an hour ago
from the cliff. They will kill you.
Hurry! Hurry. You should not have
tried to see me now"
II did not" striving to keep his voice
steady. II tried to avoid you, Luisita.
l wanted to spare you all could. But
this is the only way to my cabin,
and
You are hurt" sharply.
Just tritle. But listen. Luisita
Whatever the charges against me, |
know that you believe me innocent.
But yesterday I was in the town and
obtained proof positive Of Steve's guilt
enough to hang him. Only 1 cannot
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-03-07

and his posse. What story he told I
can only guess. But where are you GO
ing, Luisita?"
ITO the bend round the cliff"-over
her shoulder. 1T is the only way into
the valley, and l shall hold the men
until you can get away. DO not go to
your cabin, but straight on over the
mountain. Hurry! The men will not
harm me- When you get to the wilder
rayines, hide. will see that the truth
Is known"
With shout of remonstrance he
hobbled in pursuit, but Luisita did not
even hear. She was already rods away.
plunging through the bushes with the
one thought of being at the bend in
advance of the sheritf's posse.
They were edging cautiously across
narrow shelf only few rods below
when she reached the desired point and
threw her rifle in position. It was too
good a chance to be lost.
Hands upw she ordered sternly.
Ten pairs OF eyes flashed at her in
CONSERVATION as the same number of
hands rose into the air. but as they
saw the face beyond the rifle barrel the
hands went down with simultaneous
relief. They had thought it Sells. Some
of the men began to laugh.
II said Hands up!'" Luisita rapeat-
ed slowly. II am not making words,
and most OF you know how can shoot.
Senior Sells is escaping from you now,
and l shall keep you here until he is
safe. STOP" as rifle barrel rose
little, cor shall fire! You may kill me,
but I can send half Of you from that
ledge before you do it, and / will. Now,
up! Quickv'
All the hands rose except Steve's.
With muttered imprecation he threw
his rifle into quick position, but before
| he could fire 1t slipped from his nerve
less fingers and he sank upon the shelf,
only saving himself from falling over
the precipice by desperate effort.
THAT Is only one" called the girl
coldly.
But look here, Luisita," expostu-
lated the sheriff angrily. "You can't
thwart the law like thisw
"You are not upholding the law"
contemptuously. You are merely
helping criminal. If Senior Sells were
here
"He is here" said quiet voice at her
side, and another rifle barrel Joined
hers in menacing the whitening faces
on the ledge below. "Now, sheriff.,
the voice suddenly ringing out clear
and stern, you will take your men and
hurry back to town. And would adj
wise you to take Steve FInter along.
The truth is known there now, as you
will find, and 1t may be that you and
your men will have to explain few
things. Hereafter, when you seek a
man, hear his story as well as his ac-
cuser's. have proof Of my innocence
and Steve's guilt. You and your men
will turn and retrace your steps, TAX
ing Steve along. You will find proof
of everything say in town. Now go!"
They stood side by side watching the
posse down the mountain. Then Sells
lowered his rifle.
IL think you'll have to help me to
the cabin, DEAR" he said weakly. I'm
| "a little used fIp"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-03-07
100 Mile. /. Minute.

With view to finding ont how
quickly message could be sent round
the world, the editor Of New York
paper recently carried out an ingen-
ious test. He wrote message Of nine
words addressed to the paper and
dispatched 1t eastward. TIE mes
sage completely girdled the northern
hemisphere, travelling through Homo
lulu to Manila, thence 70 Hongkong.
Singapore and Bombay, from which
point it sped onward to Sues thence
to Gibraltar, toward Fayal, and fnaliy
rearriyed at New York, distance of
28.613 miles. The message passed
through sixteen relay stations, ana
1917 minutes after 1t left New York 6
relentered that city, thus travelling %
an average speed Of 1.7o0 miles -
minute. 8
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-03-07

get word with the sheriff. ! have given
up thought Of it now. They are hot on
my trail and will be here in twenty
minutes. All can do is to try to reach
my cabin
"That will not save you," she expos
tulated
NO" grimly, II know it Will not
But 1t will help me to even up the
score little"
ut shall not be that way"' she cried,
her eyes flashing. "You shall be saved
and Senior Steve punished. And yet
do not understand. Why should he"-
"For plenty Of reasons, Luisita. You
promised to marry me after refusing
him, and then, only two hours before
ME left we found vein of silver, how
rich l do not dare to say, but it made
Steve try to kill me and, failing, to run
away. He came back with the sheriff
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-03-07
For Our Boy and Girl Readers
The Pathetic Story of Oliver Twist

Oliver Twist was a poor orphan boy
whom Charles Dickens, the great nov
elist, immortalized.
Surely. children, you know of this
boy and how he was abused in the
workhouse in which he was born and
where he passed his childhood and
about the life of crime into which he
was forced by the Artful Dodger and
Tagin in the training school for
thieves?
But how relieved we are when, not
withstanding the villainy of Fagin and
the rufflanism of Bill Skies and the
Indebtedness of his surroundings, the
little fellows way to deliverance Is
opened by the good soul Nancy, who,
as shining light, befriended and
rescued him from his evil environ
ment.
The girl representing Oliver in the
picture is an Englishwoman who
appeared at production in London
during the Dickens centenary celebra-
ton.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-03-07
The Weeks Illustrated Story
Resisting the Sheriff

Sells Pessner moved haltingly along
the face Of the cliff, crouching almost
to tire rock to obtain the slight con
cealment afforded by few stunted
bushes, until he arrived at a sharp
bend, where he rose cautiously to his
feet and gave quick glance down into
the valley and back over the way he
had come.
1t was wild, rocky way, ending In
this long climb up the face of the
mountain, but his glance flashed over
it in swift, comprehensive scrutiny.
All was desolation, solitude, save at
the base of the very slope up which he
was struggling, where a compact group
of men We're following his trail as sure
~ and unrelentingly as bloodhounds.
Even as his glance flashed down at
them there came the returning flash of
sunlight on leveled rifle barrel into
his eyes, and he ducked and slipped
around the bend. AS he did so a bullet
| fattened against the rock behind
where his head had been.
"Steve Finter," he thought grimly.
| mo other man can shoot like that He
must have seen my head up. If only l
can get up to my cabin l won't mind.
l can pick off Steve from there and
maybe some of the others before they
close in. IL hope Luisita amt to
home"
Well up on the face of the opposite
mountain was Sells Pessner's cabin.
Here he and Steve Finter had worked
together in seeming harmony until one
day Steve had slipped down to the
mining town below and accused his
partner of having robbed and attempt
ed to murder him and Of being horse
thief and contemplating other bold rob-
berries in the neighborhood. he had so
ingratiated himself with the sheriff as
to be sworn in as a deputy to aid in
| the capture.
The first intimation Sells had had Of
| the accusation was seeing the sheriff's
posse approach the cabin, and almost
at the same time he received bullet
in his shoulder. Other bullets had fol-
lowed, but in some way he had es-
capped. He had eluded his pursuers and
hurried to the mining town, slipping in
at night and comforting with some Of
his friends. The next day these men
had done little quiet investigating for
him while he remained in one of their
homes. That night, in spite of their
warnings and eXpostulations, he had
started back, his face stern and his
eyes full Of angry determination. But
when he saw the posse and threw up
his hands in token Of surrender with
paper held conspicuously in one hand,
bullet from Steve's rifle found lodg-
ment in his ankle, almost bringing him
TO the ground.
After that he skulked and lodged
and climbed for hours, using a piece Of
broken limb in place of the ankle that
was almost useless, suffering agony at
every step and with only the hope of
reaching his cabin and making the last
stand as retaliatory as possible.
| Now as he crossed into the small val
| ley he tried to keep within the screen
of foliage as much as he could. Luisita
lived in the cabin nearest with her
| Mexican father. She must know and
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-03-07
GOLDEN TEXT.
Himself took our infirnities
and bare our sicknesses (Matt.
viii, ~.
Verses 2o-34.-Divers diseases.

Verses 29-34.-Divers diseases.
The four disciples were with Jesus at
the service in the synagogue, and when
it was over they entered into the
house Of Simon and Andrew" Jesus
had no home Of his own and gladly re-
ceived the hospitality of his friends.
They were always the gamers by this
courtesy. "Simon's wifes mother"
She was suffering from malarial fe-
yer, which was common in the marshy
land by the lake. AS soon as Jesus
was told of her sickness he went to her
Grasped her firmly and lifted her
up" The virtue Of his healing was
Immediately" experienced by her, so
that without any delay, owing to con-
valescence, "she nninistered unto them"
waited on the guests. cat even,
when the sun did set" The people
waited till the close Of the Sabbath at
o'clock before they invaded the house
where Jesus was staying They were
yet to learn that it is lawful to do good
on the Sabbath day (Matt. xii, 12).
Cali that were diseased sick"
These were the only sorts of people
who were brought to him by their
friends and relatives. "He healed
many" This does not imply that some
had not been healed. 1t gives the i'm
preston of the numerous cases on
which Jesus operated with success.
Possessed with devils" like the de-
moniac whom he had cured in the syn
agogue. Suffered not the demons to
speak" The testimony Of these moral
and mental imbeciles would serve no
effectual purpose in advancing the
kingdom of God. Jesus guarded against
leaving confused impressions on the
people, who were only too ready to
make more of his miracles.
Verses 5-39.-Itinerant preaching.
The claims that were made on Jesus
were very exhausting, and he needed
solitude for prayer "a great while
before day." This was probably at the
morning watch, between 8 and 6
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-03-07
HIGH WAIST LINE is GOING.

Down the left side the round line of
mother-of-pearl buckle fastening tiny
velvet bow. The corsage had a fchu
Of creamy net and an over one of beige
silk trimmed with fiounces like those
on the skirt, only little narrower.
Attractive party frocks of sprigged
muslin with wreaths of roses and a
folded pink sash are also to be seen.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-03-07
Game Of the Trades,

A jolly little game for children to
participate in of evenings after study
hour is called 1.-The trades" and IS
played in the following manner:
Each participant chooses trade,
which he exercises according to the
style Of the trade. The shoemaker
mends shoes; the carpenter saws
boards; the painter paints portrait;
the laundress washes linen in tub;
the cook stirs cake; the locksmith
hammers lock; the spinner turns a
wheel.
One of the party is chosen as leader.
Then all get into a circle, either sit
ting or standing, and begin exercising
according to their individual vocations.
When the leader tires of his or her
trade he OF she quickly takes up that
of the boy O.: girl seated to the right,
and instantly all leave off their own
trade and begin initiating the move
ments of the right hand neighbor.
This throws the leadership to the play
er seated at the original leaders, left,
who takes up the trade abandoned by
the first leader. If one of the players
makes mistake he must pay for
felt
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-03-07

There are signs that the quite high
WASTED dress will soon be back num-
Der, but it is question II the really
full skirt will come back with any de-
gree of popularity.
One of the model gowns which fore
told fashions for the coming season
was in beige silk, made with lots of
narrow founces from feet to waist,
each founce edged with black velvet.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-03-07
Easily Made Cement.

A teaspoonful Of glycerin added to a
gill of glue makes cement that is a
great convenience in the kitchen and
is especially good for fastening leather,
paper or wood to metal.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-03-07

Washing co|ored Silks.
Cold water, with but little soap,
should be used for washing colored
silks. If the color runs vinegar should
be stirred into the water until the color
sets.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-03-07
Something to Remember.

Something to Remember.
Remember, though box in the plural is
boxes,
The plural of OK should be oxen, not oxes,
And remember, though fleece in the plural
is fleeces.
That the plural of goose is not gooses nor
geeses,
And remember that house in the plural is
houses;
The plural Of mouse should be mice. not
lnouses.
Mouse, it is true in the plural is mice,
But the plural of house should be houses.
not hice.
And foot it Is true. In the plural is feet.
But the plural Of root should be roots and
not rect,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-23
TEACHERS UNIONS ILLEGAL
French Cabinet Decides to Dis
solve All Such Syndicates.

Paris. Aug. o2-The French government
exploded q bombshcll IN educational cir
clcs by decision reached at to-day's
Cabinet council at Ramboulllet. the sum
,uer residence Of the President OF the re-
public when Il was determined to dissolve
all the teachers professional unions or
syndlcatos.
The action Of the French cabinet Is the
direct result Of the approval Of the action
Of the antl-mnitary group expressed at
the recent Congress OF the Federation Of
Teachers Societies held al Chambery.
Resolutions were then adopted approving
anti-milltarism. the apostles = which
have oven gone the length Of preaching
dosertion among the soldiers serving N
tbe army. thus causing much unrest
Tho condemnation of the teachers r"so-
Iution has been widespread among poll
ticians OF all parties. and when Gabriel
Cu,stbau. the Minister ~ Public Instruc-
tim brought the matter before his col
leagues to-day. he was authorized 10 take
immediate steps to dissolve the teachers
syudicatcs The opinion Of the Cabinet
was expressed as follows:
''Thc educators OF the youth OF France
I'm adhcring to the anti-patriotic move
mont have eravely impcrilled tine work OF
the national schools
Tho Cabinet decided not 10 tolerate this
for a moment longer. There are between
sixty and seventy teachers union or syn
dicatcs with a membership of about nifty
thousand
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-23
NEW TURKISH MINISTERS
Offer of Foreign Office Made to
Ali Danish.

Constantinople. Aug 22-All Danish.
who yesterday was appointed Vail Of
Salonica. is now offered the post OF MIN
lister Of Foreign Affairs. and Hahn Bey,
a member Of the Turkish Senate, is con-
sidering the offer Of the portfolio Of
Minister OF Justice. Hahn Bey is re-
ported to have accepted his appointment.
but IL is doubtful whether All Danish
will enter the Cabinet.
In political circles the ministerial ap-
pointments are considered mere stop
gaps. and the resignation of the Cabinet
is believed TO be only a question OF days,
when an effort will be made TO form a
more homogeneous ministry.
According to information which reached
here to-day the Montenegrin Cabinet has
threatened TO resign unless King Nicholas
sanctions certain military measures. It
is reported that Montenegro is continu-
ing to take offensive military prepare
lions. but the situation IL not regarded
serious. The Austrian Ambassador to
Turkey. Marquis de Pallavicini is pre-
paring 10 leave Constantinople FOR a va
cation, which he would not do II hosuli-
ties were probable.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-23
MAY CAUSE TARIFF WAR
U. S. Puts CountervaiIing Duty
on Split Peas from Germany.
RETALIATION NOT UNLIKELY
Macveagh's Decisive Step Said
To Be Fraught with Grave
Possibilities for Reprisals.

Washington, Aug. "a countervailin9
duty on importations Of wheat and rye
-four and split peas from Germany, was
ordered by Secretary MacVeash to-day,
because the commodities enjoy q bounty
from the German government. This de-
cisive step was necessary. ofiicials de-
clare, to protect the American split pea
industry which, IL is added, Is being de-
stroyed by German competition, grown
to formidable proportions by reason OF
the bounty.
While the move ID fraught with grave
possibilities Of retaliation and q conss-
Quent tariff war between the United
States and the German empire, ofncias
Of the Treasury Department were inclined
to take the hopeful view that Germany
would repeal the bounty, as II is said not
to be popular in that country.
The order, which becomes effective In
thirty days. affects split peas primarily.
as the importations Of German -four are
negligible. A great quantity Of German
peas enter tho United States yearly. Pro-
tests against the bounty have poured into
the Treasury Department from Michigan,
Minnesota and the Northwest, where peas
thrive. Germany. 1t is said, practically
has driven American split peas out of
the market in the Eastern states, and -
making inroads in the Central West and
other parts of the country
This action is taken under the Payne
tariff law. providing countervailing
duty equal to the bounty granted BY
foreign country on any expectation. Inc
German bounty on peas amounts 10
about SO cents on each ls5 pounds.
This bounty is the most peculiar ana
complex affair ever encountered by the
American government On expectations
OF wheat and rye -four and split peas.
whether the raw material is OF domestic
or foreign growth, Germany grants an
import certificate. This is negotiable
instrument emitting the holder TO import
into Germany -four. split peas and
group OF certain other commodities az
reduced tariff rates. In the Judgment or
the Treasury Department. this Is bounty
and amounts to a refunding OF part or
the import duties which are levied oy
foreign countries on flour and split peas
Even in the case of peas grown in other
countries than Germany, but split In ana
exported from that empire. the prlvllee1
OF the import certificate, treasury off1cials
say, cannot be regarded az draw
back. because the reduced duties allowed
re greater than the German import tax
a ton on the raw material.