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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-08-07
he KILLED
BROTHER and PUT
BODY ON TRACK
Authorities Claim Accident Was
Impossible at Place Of
Finding Body.

Mcintosh. S. D., Aug. 4.--Lars Moe,
Rhose brother. Ole Moe, immigrant,
vas recently run over by a Milwaukee
rain lear Keldron, is now in the Cor
ION county jail here, charged with the
murder of his brother. At the time
Df Ole Noes death. he and his brother,
Lars, were in an immigrant car at
Keldron. Later Ole's body was found
on the Milwaukee tracks. his head hav-
Ing been severed by the train. AS the
was visible for miles In either
direction. and the approaching train
easily be seen, the accident the
Dry was secuted by the authorities, and
Sheriff Ralph Fl. Haywood suspected
the mar had been murdered and the
body then placed on the track.
Ole Moe had filed on a claim near
Keldron. and when he shipped his
household goods and farm implements
there, his brother went along. ostensi-
bly, as assist In getting him settled.
After the tragic death of the immi-
grant, his brother left for their old
home at Granite Falls. Sheriff Hay
wood. after investigating all the cir
became convinced that the
brother had committed the murder.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-08-07
MINING MEN ON TOES
AWAITING TEST DRILL

Deadwood, S. D., Aug. 1.-If the dia-
mond drill work now in progress at
the Elliptic mining property, northwest
OF Deadwood, confirms an exhibit, be-
lieved by many mining men to be bona
tide, 1T will mean the greatest gold ex-
element in the Black mountains since
1876. 1t will demonstrate the continuity
OF the great Homestake lodges into
the region north of the present Home
stake workings and will prove that
these Lodges grow richer as depth is
reached on them. 1t will, mean that
that entire stretch of country from
the Homestake holdings north to the
Elliptic n beyond that point. will be-
come alive with development com
panies.
The question is simply this: Did
the core which was shown in Dead
wood and which was seen by a dozen
reputable citizens. come from the drill
hole sunk in the Elliptic property 7?
There is no question of the honesty of
Mr.. Lemming. who was the superin-
tendent of the work then and one Of
the principal owners of Elliptic stock.
1t is only a question of whether any
deception was worked on him.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-08-07
GETTING GOOD RESULTS
IN STARTING GROVES

Summit. S. D., Aug. 1.-Roberts
county who have experimental
with growing Norway pine on their
farms report splendid success. There
are two very large groves of this pine
near Summit, and in each instance the
growers are we'll pleased with their
investment. When the townships of
Pennington. Lura. Summit, Ortley and
Blooming Valley We're settled 20 years
ago, there was not a tree in any one
of the five townships. n doubt was
expressed of the possibility Of making
trees grow here. Others were more
optimistic, however, and fine groves are
now furnishing on many farms. C. X.
Mogen, of Blooming Prairie township
now has over 5000 trees of Norway pine
on his farm, some of which are over 10
feet high, at an age of but . years. Ole
Nelson. In the same township, ha sew
eral thousand trees of this variety. In
10 years more, the trees will furnish
lumber of merchantable quality. The
success of Messrs. Mogen and Nelson
has caused many other farmers to plant
Norway pine, with excellent success.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-08-07
.rvs fRucToR OF NOTE FOR
NEW UNIVERSITY COURAE

Vermilion, S. D.. Aug. 4.-The regents
OF education have added a new de-
partrnent. that of home economics, to
the courses of study at the state uni
versity for he coming year.
Miss Eva B. Robinson, of Chicago,
Will be in charge of this work. Miss
Robinson was originally a South Da-
kcta woman After receiving her de-
gree of bachelor of science from the
state School Of Mines at Rapid City.
she taught for a number of years.
Later she entered Armour institute of
Technology OF Chicago, graduating
from the domestic science department
of that institution.
While at the University of Chicago,
Miss Robinson has had charge of he
social life of the women students who
ilved OFT h campus, organizing them
into neighborhood groups. She also
a correspondence course for
the American School Of Home Econom-
les les entitled Teaching Cooking
,Ihrough the Preparation of Meals"
RMS course, published In book form
is widely used as a text book
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-08-07
CLERKS NOT REQUIRED
TO MAKE CANVASS

Huron, S. d. Aug. County Audi
tor E. c. Alderman of Beadle county
has received the following opinion from
Attorney General Royal C. Johnson on
the question of the enrolment of vot-
ers in the various townships under the
new law, Mr. Ackerman's query being
as to whether or not township clerks
should make anc vas sof their respec-
tive districts to secure all names:
You inquire to township clerks are
required to canvass their township TIC
enroll h electors under the provisions
of section % of chapter POI of the SEES.
sion laws of 1911. Replying thereto, ]
will state that in my opinion the town.
ship clerks are not required to canvass
a township, and no provision is made
for their compensation or mileage
should they do so.
LAS this law is drawn, it is neces-
sary for the voter to go to the clerE
or officer in charge of the enrolment
book and register"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-08-07
DAMAGE FROM HAIL IN
VICINITY OF MITCHELL

Mitchell, S. D., Aug. IA hall
storm which covered the north end of
this county did Considerable damage
to the grain in shock and to corn. The
hail storm started In Aurora county
and passed north to Letcher, leaving
ruin in its pathway. In some places
when it reached the southern part OF.
Sanborn and the northern part of
Hanson counties it covered a space
six miles wide. In the vicinity Of
Farmer the hail seemed to be the
worst. and many farms were denuded
OF every growing thing. The hail
small pigs were killed. One farmer
living north Of Fulton stated that his
entire crop was ruined and Some of
his stock was killed. The damage in
the western part Of the county was.
not SO great as in the north end.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-08-07
THIsTLEs SAID TO
MAKE GOOD GREENS

Bison, S. D., Aug. 4-The BIZ
son Courier claims that South
Dakotans are overlooking a very
useful plant In the Russian
thistle, which is generally con-
demned az being a great nuis-
ance and of no use to anyone.
This editor claims the Russian
thistle in It's green state. makes
one Of the most savory dishes Of
greens that Is known to the
housewife" and suggests that
some canning company could
make q fortune by putting up
Russian thistles for mercantile
purposes.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-08-07
DIES FROM ACCIDENT
after LIFE FILLED
WITH HAIR RAISERS
Had Been Tried for Murder,
Shot From Ambush and
Wrecked in Automobile.

Alexandria. S. D., Aug. 1.-The death
Of Gust A. Tusha from injuries re-
ceiVed by being struck on the head
by a timber While himself and other
men employed by a contractor We're
engaged in tearing down an old build
Ing, removes from life's activities a
man who, although only about SO years
of age had an unusual list of excit-
Ing adventures and experiences crowd
ed into his life.
FOL many years he was a resident
OF South Dakota. coming to this state
from the family home at Verdigre,
Neb. Some years ago he went to Stan
ley county AND made entry of a home
stead near the town of Stamford. A
n~eighboring homesteader named Whit
ing was blown to death by an explo-
sion IN his shack" one day, n Tusha
was placed under arrest, charged with
having planted the alleged bomb which
caused the death of Whiting. Tusha
was tried at Fort Pierre. and after a
memorable legal battle, extending over
a period of about two weeks was ac-
luitted, the evidence against him be-
sng purely circumstanttAl.
In early days, upon taking up his
residence in South DAKOTA, Tusha To-
gated at Emery, whate he acted rs
marshal and night watch when that
village was not as peNceful and quiet
Us it is now. One might he detected
burglars in the act of breaking into
The village bank and was discovered
by the robbers as he was making his
way between two buildings to attack
hem. When a space of only a few
|eet separated the officer and the
burglars. the burglars opened fire on
PIN, n bullet passing through his
lat n another clipping some hair
rom his head. Notwithstanding that
t was one against several, he chased
he craftsmen out of town, shooting
1t them as they ran, but was unable
o capture them.
A few years ~ Tusha purchased an
automobile. paying s1.50o for the car.
lie was driving to Mitchell and was
toing down a steep hill when the steer
ng gear broke. The car was travelling
1T q terrific speed at the time and
urned over twice, throwing Tusha a
distance of about 80 feet. The ma
chine caught fire and was totally de-
'trCNed, Tusha's 1,500 investment be-
ng in 81 few minutes reduced to a mass
II scraps. He escaped without seri-
Jus injury.
During the time Tusha resided IN
stanley county there were some bad"
men IN that part of the state, and they
evidently believed Tusha was in their
way or knew too much about their un-
awful activities. At any rate, he was
;hot through the body one night by an
unknown person, who sneaked up to
MS lonely claim Shanty. The wound in
Hicted by the bullet was a bad one,
and 1T required a number of weeks
treatment in & hospital at Pierre to
nurse MN back to health n strength.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-08-07
PLEASURE PARTY DISCOVERS
TRESTLE BRIDGE ON FIRE

WATERFOWL, S. d., Aug. 2.-While
driving through the county on an in
spection tour, Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Kranz. their son, Edward, and Burdette
Christensen came to a trestle of the
Rock Island about Jour miles out of
the city and found that the Whole north
side was on fire. The fire had been
started by weed burners who had not
taken the precaution to keep the fire
from getting near the bridge.
Shortly after the bridge caught fire a
section crew passed over 1t on a hand
a but did not notice anything wrong
as the blaze had not yet attained suf-
ficient Roadway to make any heat. The
party in the car Immediately drove to
the nearest farm house and telephoned
to the Rock Island depot that the
bridge was on fire, thereby preventing
serious consequences.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-08-07
TREASURER Is AUTHORITY
ON PLACING TAX LIST


Pierre, s. d. eAug. 4.-The attorney
general holds that a county treasurer
may publish the delinquent tax lists in
newspaper In the county, it being
immaterial whether or not such news
paper is an official newspaper Of the
county. Brule county makes the in
curry, but it applies to all counties OF
the state. 1t appears the statute on
the subject is not quite clear in its
reading.
A sheriff. being already a regular
officer. nay not collect extra fees for
collecting taxes by distress, notwith-
standing the wording of the statute
which provides, Tin addition to the
compensation now provided by law"
The attorney general holds tina this
does not apply either to the
sheriff or county treasurer, and only
authorizes persons. other than those,
to receive compensation"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-08-07
JUDGE HOLDS YANkToN
SALOON PERMITS ILLEGAL

Yankton, S. D., Aug. 4.-Judge Trip,
in an opinion made public this morn
Ing. finds for the "drys'' in the spring
saloon election contest and declares the
saloon petition insufficient and illegal.
The vets will appeal to the supreme
court n 1t is believed the Yankton
saloons may in the meantime continue
to operate.
on the ground that those petitioning
for the submission of the question were
not bona fide freeholders, under the
terms OF the new law defining the
qualifications of freeholders.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-08-07
ESTIMATE OF DAMAGES IN
STORM NEAR ABERDEEN

Aberdeen, S. D., Aug. 1.-The losses
IN the storm of Tuesday evening three
miles south and west of Aberdeen will
aggregate $500 900 or s25. 5000, according
to late reports. H. L. Lindsey had a
big silo demolished. causing a loss OF
$3.50. A. d. Browns big barn and silo
the latter one of the first built ir
Brown county, We're destroyed, causing
a Loss of $4,000. John Fox lost a valu.
able horse, which was struck by light.
ming during the storm. Much damage
was done to the Aberdeen sewage dis.
posal plant. now in course of construc.
ton, and to the baseball grounds at
Wylie park. Joe Waller, a 15-year-olt
boy, who was driving a header When
the storm came up was blown so feet
and painfully injured
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-08-07
WAGON JARS RIFLE AND
KILLS ISABEL RESIDENT

Isabel. 8. d., Aug. Al. K. Murrey,
q well known resident OF this section
OF the state. was shot and killed by
the accidental discharge of a rifle which
he was carrying in a spring wagon.
Murrey, with his wife n stepson, was
making hay abou. six miles southwest
of Isabel, and while his wife was rak-
Ing one piece OF hay, Murrey took the
team and wagon Inc drove over to look
at another piece. in a draw. Soon
afterward Mrs. Murrey heard a shot,
n saw the team running toward her.
As the buggy neared her, her husband
fell out Of IL. dead. Murrey was carry
ing the rifle between his knees, and
the jolting Of the wagon discharged
IT, the bullet entering his side just be-
low the heart. Murrey had been here
but o months. The body was taken
back to Brodhead, Wis, his former
home. for burial.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-08-07
RULES INTEREST MONEY
GOES TO SPECIAL EuNr

money upon school and endowment;
lands. which has always up to date
been paid into the general fund of thu
state treasury, will henceforth be paid
into the department of the state Iant
commissioner, n kept intact with the
original school and endowment land
funds. The attorney general holds that
section Is, chapter 229, laws of 1903, as
amended by section 49,. chapter 234,
laws of 1911. providing that all interest
paid by depositaries shall be made a
partsof the general fund of the state. is
unconstitutional, at least so far as
these special funds at least are con-
cerned.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-08-07
ANOTHER MORRISON coy
SUFFERS AN ACClNEN7'

Viborg, S. D., Aug. 1.-The old
theory of trouble coming in threes'
has been indicated in the case Of the
Morrison boys. Frank Morrison, a
brother of the two young men who
drove an automobile into the Missouri
river and were drowned on the night
of July 4, was badly burned about the
face and body by acids from Jars at
the Viborg electric light plant. He
has been acting as superintendent Of
that institution since the death of hls
brother, Who formerly acted as city
marshall and city engineer.
The acids burned deeply into his
face and body, but it is thought his
eyes will be saved and other perma-
nent injury prevented.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-08-07
INDIAN CATTLE ISSUE
is INTERESTING EVENT

Eagle Butte, S. D., Aug. 1.-The in
coming shipments of cattle for issue tc
the Indians on the Standing Rock and
Cheyenne River reservations, We're
somewhat slow in arriving. but the
cattle have now been distributed, and
the Indians are departing for theil
homes. The gathering at LaPlant
where the issue took place, was large
nearly all the young Indians on the
reservations being present, and in many
instances they were accompanied by
the older Indians. Several thousand
head of cattle were distributed. The
cattle We're all inspected upon their ar
rival by train. and if found up to speci-
fications, were branded II d" ano
turned loose With the other cattle, from
which the Indians selected the number
to which they We're entitled.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-08-07
ARRESTED ON CHARGE
OF KIDNAPPING BOY

Huron, s. D., Aug. 4.-Sheriff Whalen
Of K%ingsbury county has returned
from Stratton with A. s.. Bryant, form
erly proprietor OF a moving picture
show at Lake Preston, who is accused
of kidnapping the young SON of Thomas
Coulson Of Lake Preston. The boy was
found with Bryant in Colorado and was
brought back and turned over to his
parents. His father made the COM
plant.
AS a result of the preliminary hear
ing, Bryant has been bound over to the
circuit court under bonds Of $1,000, in
default OF which he has been placed in
jail to be held until the term is called
next December.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-08-07
LOSS OF $4,000 FROM
BIG BLAZE AT MONROE

Monroe. S. D., Aug. Flight build
ings burned, with an estimated loss
of $50, 900, in a fire here this morning,
which originated in the Pat Janette
saloon building. The buildings burned
were:
Queeps lumber office n a large
amount of lumber, the Monroe News
office, the Jeanette saloon building,
pool hall, cream station, ice house, j.
Deubhr's barn, S. Stohr's carpenter
shop. Practically the entire contents
of all buildings will be a total loss.
The fire was discovered about 2
o'clock this morning by Mel Wierenga.
The flames at hat time issuing from
the rear of the Jenette saloon, the
building of which is owned by Hoffman
Of Bridgewater.
A large crowd of citizens responded
to the fire alarm, but they We're handi-
capped by lack of facilities. The blaze
finally was checked at the Henry
Sweeters implement house, which was
on fire several times and seemed
doomed.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-08-07
EIGHT ADDITIONS TO
LIST OF STATE DENTISTS

ing to announcement made by, the
state board of dental eighi
men who passed the examinations are
given the right to practice dentistry in
the state of South Dakota. The exam
nations We're held in this city July s
and 8. Among the IS candidates who
took the tests, eight We're granted
licenses.
They we're: w. T. Burrows, Cen
terville; w. E. Headly, C~enterville; G
G.. Bicknell, Yankton; A. j. Munson
Elk Point; G. L. Farrell, Bellevue; c.
r. Stewart. Huron; P. j. Wumkee
|LennoX, and G. A. Randolph, Sioux
Falls.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-08-07
FATALLY INJURED sY
RAILROAD MoTORCAR

Philip, g. D.. Aug. t4.-Ed Peterson,
a bridge carpenter, employed on the
Northwestern road. was probably ia
tally injured at moor yesterday by
falling under a motor car while riding
into Powell. q village 10 miles east Of
here, for dinner. A physician fastened
to the injured man on q motorcar sent
from Powell. Peterson was Injured
Internally and his back probably
broken n he is not expected to live.
The way freight leaving here at 1 p.
m. was annulled here, all loads set out
and run as an extra. and the injured
man, with his wife, who got on at
Philip. was rushed to the hospital, at
Pierre, for treatment. Peterson resides
in Philip and is highly respected here.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-08-07
APPoRHoNMENTs MADE
FOR SALES OF TIMBER

Deadwood. S. D., Aug. 2.-Lawrenc>
county's portion of the proceeds of sales
of timber in the Black Hills national
forest for the past year has been re-
ceived by the county treasurer. It
amounts to $2,s42.Ss, nine-tenths Of
which goes Into the road fund of the
county and one-tenth into the school
fund.
The total amount realized by the
black Hills forest service during the
year was $4,000 and Is per cent Of this
among the counties in which the ma
ttonai forest is located, in proportion
to the forest area of each county.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-08-07
MAN rs KILLED IN
FIRE At DELL RAPIDS

Dell Rapids, S. D., July 2s.-Marion
Maule superintendent, lost his life in
an explosion n fire which damaged
the municipal gas and water worka
plant Saturday. Maule was the only
man at the plant at tho time, the other
employees being to dinner.
About 1910 IAN explosion occurred
and Immediately the building was In
flames. All the windows were blown
out.
Maule was found lying besidc5one OF
tkts. pumps. his body being very badly
burned. He was about so years ola
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-08-07
PRICE OF $1ti AN ACRE
FOR DELL RAPIDS FARM

Sioux Fails, s. %, July a.-one OF
this best farm land sales ever made in
this section has just recently taken
place. The half section farm OF VIM.
Neville, three and half miles north
of Dell Rapids, was sold to Minnesota.
parties for $3T, 900 spot CASH Mr.. Ne
vile purchased this land u years &
for So pei acre. 1T Is true he has
made some good improvements. but ne
received q nice profit ct the priceRfor
which ne sold. nearly Slll%perS acre.
a6cne farms neal by are held at $l2s
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-08-07
WATER USERS SUE
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

Belle Fourche. S. D., Aug. 4.-smart-
ing under what they claim is rank in
Justice on the part of the government
officials. the Belle Fourche Valley Wa
ter Users association has commenced
suit in the state circuit court here
against the government, and secured
a temporary injunction restraining the
officials IN the Belle Fourche irriga-
ton project from refusing water to
water charges. The injunction Is re-
turnable here August 4. before Judge
MCGEE.
The suit follows a mass meeting Of
water users In this section. For nearly
a3year trouble has been brewing with
h government as the water users
have alleged harsh treatment at the
hands OF the government officials.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-08-07
FIRE DESTROYS PHOTO
GALLERY AT MITCHELL

Mitchell, s.. D., Aug. Resulting
from a chemical explosion in the photo
studio of I. S. Stout, fire broke out
at l o'clock this morning, and COM
pletely destroyed the stock and fixtures
of that institution, on which there was
an insurance of So, 800, which will prac-
tically cover the loss.
The studio was over the Diehl-Brown
drug store. and the drug stock vas
badly damaged by water, a large
amount of wallpaper in the basement
being practically destroyed.
L~overin-Slade company, %clothiers, and
McGovern & Sons, dry goods, also suf-
fered loss by water and smoke.
The fire was confined to the one
building. The damage cannot be ac-
curately estimated at present.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-08-07
II. N. GAGE NAMED AS
HEAD OF HURON colIEcE

Huron. s. D., Aug. 1.-At a meeting
OF the board Of trustees of Huron coll
lege, the resignation Of Dr.. G.. III.
French as president OF the institution.
was accepted and Prof. n. M. Gage.
present dean Of of the faculty, war
chosen unanimously to succeed him.
Dean Gage is young man. he began
his teaching = IN Huron college
2 number o years ago. For ven
2 he was dear Of Parsons college
Fairfield. Ia A year agu SO came ~
Huron - dean.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-08-07

Long ago interruptions people used
20 taxi q cat tied in q bag to market,
whore they tried to sell it for a pig.
6, however. a purchaser opened the
bag before buying, the cat, of course,
Jumped out, displaying the fraud.
Hence the term letting the cat out Of
the bag,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-08-07
THREE SUSPECTS TAKEN
FOR YANkToM Anl MIN

Yankton, {. Ds Ang. clyde
sBraushman, Lee and Nels Blair, all
xankton men. are gnder arrest here.
cha1Eed with robbing George Morten.
scn, = stranger from Omaha, 81 49,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-08-07
NEGRO AUTHOR PLANS
TO SUE FATHERlNLAw

Dallas. s. D., Aug. Oscar Mis-
the - author OF the recent
book purpofting to describe life on the
Rosebud reservation and entitled. aThe
announcedstha he has In
stituted q suit for $4,000 damages
against his fatheiinlaw for alternating
ms wiie's affections. The defendant In
syne action ts prominent minister ii
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-08-07

The hobby Of the late king Of Greece,
II an assassin, was door handles, ord
mary and other. He boosted Of hav-
ing 2 sample. OF every maxi known to
civilization. When he visited England
asst he left behind him a trail Of
kandleiess doors.