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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-12-04

that the newspapers Of the Mexican
capital published any intimation that
Victoria had been taken. Rabago was
credited with having evacuated the
city.
The private message fails to give
details of his death. Among the in
cidents connected with the capture OF
Victoria by the rebels one relates the
execution of Capt. Thomas Jamez. He
was told that his life would be spared
If he foreswore the government. He
refused and was given an hour for
meditation. When the hour had
elapsed and his guards had come fol
him, he asked to be taken before the
man who ordered his execution. He
embraced the military judge. assuring
him that he cherished no resentment
and then marched to the place desig-
mated for his death. There he dis
tributed among the firing squad all but
one Of a package OF cigarets. This he
lighted himself and signaled the of
ficer in command to give the order
to fire,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-12-04
BRITISH ADMIRAL WILL
IGNORE SENIOR RIGHTS

Washington. Nov. 2s.-Although
Rear Admiral Craddock. commanding
the British ships in Mexican waters,
ranks Rear Admiral Fletcher by
virtue of seniority the British COM
mander has notified the American adj
miral that he wishes to subordinate
himself in cooperating with the
United States forces. This fresh evil
dence Of friendly feeling and hearty
cooperation between the two govern
ments was received here today with
manifest satisfaction.
Many developments in the Mexican
situation seemed to be moving under
the surface. There appeared to be no
change in the diplomatic situation and
no indication that the American gov
eminent was deviating its attitude Of
careful watching and patient waiting
for the elimination of Huerta.
All officials in immediate charge of
the situation were away from the cap
|ital. President Wilson and Secretaries
Garrison and Daniels were in New
York to attend the Army and Navy
football game and Secretary Bryan
wss speaking in Pottstown, Pa.
Rear Admiral Cradock has been
advised by Rear Admiral Fletcher OF
the extent of the plans adopted by the
American commander to safeguard
British as well as American inter-
ests at Tampico and at Tuxpam. The
action Of the British admiral in sailing
away from Tampico is taken as evil
dence that he was satisfied with the
adequacy of these plans.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-12-04
wine KILLS BEFORE
INHERITANCE COMES
Polish Heir, Of New York Man,
Dies Victim of High Liv-
ing, It Is Said.

st. Petersburg, Dec. 1.-The courts
Oh wilma are occupied with some ex-
traordinary litigation growing out OF
an American Inheritance. A Pole by
the name of Yatzevitch, who was a
native of that province, died last year
IN New York n left a fortune Of
100000. His only known relative was
a brother, a man over 70, who still
llVed In Wilma and had been all his life
a poor mechanic. His succession as
SOL heir seems to have been undis-
puted. but much time has been oc-
cupied in establishing positively the
wilma origin of the New York Yatz-
keyitch.
However, when the circumstances
We're known, man acquaintance in
Wilma advanced substantial sums to
The poor brother and received his bills
In exchange. In spite of his great age
he launched out into a festive life, and
the result Of this was that he died Of
too much wine before his inheritance
had actually been transferred.
The holders Of his bills are now
suing his estate on the contention that
the American money was legally at
his disposal at the time Of the dates
on the bills they hold
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-12-04

New York, Dec. Internationally
from London and New York there came
to light today two curious items Of
Americans, both concerning souvenirs
OF George Washington's administration
as first president of the United States.
1t appears that the famous generals
hair is declining in price, while some OF
his letters are selling at q high figure.
The hair, q lock which Is asserted on.
oath to be one clipped from the head of
Washington by Of the ~pallbearers
at his funeral n which sold last year
at auction for $3.50, was disposed OF at
. sale here for 500.
At the game time in London q letter
written by Washington on the day aft
ter his election as the first president Of
this country was sold for 5000. The
letter is one to Samuel Powell. dated
February s, 1889. The letter was v
published. In that Washington referred
to George HIS first attack Of madness.
saying b the cause OF the British
kings instantly what 1t may his
situation. II alive, merit commisera-
ton"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-12-04
SHEET MUSIC MEN
TO FORM COMBINE

New York. Dec. IA $15, 000. 900
music syndicate is organizing. Its aim
is said to be to control the publication,
sale and price of sheet music, ragtime
and otherwise, in the United States.
according to the American.
Many big firms have Joined, or have
been invited In. Contamination OF the
scheme has been halted temporarily
by the declination of F. w. Woolworth
& Co. to Join. Should that firm refuse
to come in the syndicate aims to estab-
fish branch stores everywhere to retail
music at 10 cents less.
Work has been conducted secretly
for months. The project is said to
have originated with George r. Tur-
ner. who interested a Wall street COM
bination. According to information.
given to the American he has induces
these firms, among others. to CO.
| operate:
The Shapiro company, II. witmark
& Sons, jerome H. Remick, Leo Feist,
Harry Won Tilzer- Watson-Snyder conn
pany.
From those who have seen the doc
uments in the deal 1t was learned the
firms named and others have sub
scribed to stock in h new corporation
up to at least half the $15, 600. 900.
Financial reasons are given for the
proposed combination. 1t is asserted
that ON 10-cent music. publishers
make only i cent, selling 1t to the re-
taller for Z cents. The retailer makes
3 cents.
Again, the cost OF popularizing music
is enormous. Publishers are compelled
to pay singers to- get their songs be-
for the public. In some cases. singers
exact 500 Il week for rendering q se-
lection only once.
Those interested plan to do away
with the expense of popularization,
and cut out the army who nightly are
employed to boost new songs with
their claque.
None of the men interested would
discuss the project today.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-12-04
FAV0RS PRIMARY FOR
ELECTING PRESIDENTS
Norris Would Abolish Conyen.
tons and Let Candidates
Write Platforms.

Washington, d. c., Dec. SENATOR
Norris today in a statement came out
lor more direct participation by the
people in the government. Though he
is for the reorganization OF the repub-
iiGan party. he is also for legislation
when would practically reorganize all
parties. A national presidential pri-
mary law amendment of the constitu-
.,oh TO abolish the electoral college and
lhe election of presidents by direct
vote are advocated by Senator Norris.
a Norris believes sentiment for
a presidential primary is growing
rapidly and that such a law will be
passed before 1916, demanding the talk
ing of the nomination and election Of
the president out of the hands of the
posses. Senator Norris says it ought
TO be possible under the law for a man
70 become a candidate for president in
dependent of all political parties.
Practical adjustment of national con-
yentions allowing candidates for presi-
dent to promulgate their own platforms
IS among the series Of reforms Senator
Norris advocated.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-12-04
METCHNIKOFF LEAVES
HIS BODY TO SCIENCE

Paris, Dec. 1.-Prof. Eli Metchni-
Soff, the worlds leading psychologists,
director of the Pasteur institute in
Paris, has willed his body, when he
dies, to scientists, whom he gives per-
mission to do what they like with it.
This was admitted by Metchnikoff to-
day.
Il insist, however, he added, that
my remains must be inferred in the
cemetery nearest to the Pasteur insti-
tute. 1 expressly %stipulate in my will
that my body must not be carried n
farther from my horne than the Mont
parnasse cemetery, which is q short
distance from here"
Metchnikoff said he was continually
receiving offers of important appoint
ments in the United States, England
and Germany, but that he was deter
mined h only change he would ever
make would be from the institute to
the grave.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-12-04
SUN CULT PRIEST is
CONVICTED BY JURY

Chicago, Dec. Ottoman Ear
Adusht Hanish, high priest OF MAJ
daznaa" n leader OF the Mazdaznan
cult OF sun worshipers. said to number
about $4,000 in different cities, was
found guilty by a federal jury here OF
sending Objectionable literature by ex-
press in violation of the interstate COM
merce laws. He may be sentenced to
five years imprisonment. to pay a $5,-
600 fine, or both.
The verdict brands as unfit for cir
culation the textbook Of the cult. Tho
book was e to the jury and almost
no other evidence was offered by
either side. The book prescribed sun
baths and herb remedies. but It's strik-
ing feature n that objected to by
the government was a frank and
lengthy treatise on sex relations.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-12-04
ALLEGED TIN CAN
TRUST DEFENDANT
IN FEDERAL SUIT

Baltimore. Md. Dec. 1.-Suit vas
In Its complaint the government al
ieges practices in restraint of trade.
agreements by absorbed concerns not
to re-enter the field, contracts by con-
sumers to buy from the trust" ex-
clusively n arbitrary fixing of prices.
Attorney General McReynolds asked in
the bill for a dissolution other than on
pro rata basis by asking for a separa-
ton into units Of different ownership
to insure the restoration Of competi-
ton.
The governments bill was filed by
William L. Chantland. special assist
ant to the attorney general, and was
signed by w. c. Todd, the assistant to
the attorney general in charge of trust
prosecutions.
Bought Up Competitors.
1t declares that the alleged con-
spiracy and combination in restraint
of rad was entered into in 1901. J..
Hobart Moore, Daniel G. Reid, Fred s..
Wheeler. Henry w. Phelps, William 7.
Graham and George G. McMurty are
named as active in it's formation. The
American Can company, the principal
defendant, was incorporated in New
Jersey With a capital Of $SS,000,O00 and
within a few months, h government
can manufacturing plants which for
merly had been independent.
The government hopes to prove that
for some time after organization, the
American company controlled about So
per cent Of the trade. While that
quantity is admitted to have dimin-
ished, it is now said to be close to SO
cent cent and the American company
is declared to be the dominating factor
in the business. In agreements made
with the American company by the
concerns it absorbed, they were not
to engage in tin can manufacture
within a radius Of 5000 miles Of Chi
cago for Is years subsequent to their
acquisition.
The government alleges that the
combination has at times increased the
price Of cans n that it's domination
Of h market is so absolute that such
independents as have come into being
have been forced to follow it's prices.
1t has compelled customers, the gov
eminent charges, to make long term
contracts to purchase cans exclusively
from 1t and used other methods Of
getting trade familiar to such colnbi-
nations.
Under the new rules of the court,
the defendants must appear and
answer within 20 days after the service
of the subpoenas and bill Of complaint.
The documents will be issued next
Monday.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-12-04
SOLDIERS BATTLE
WITH TOWNSFOLK

Iabern. Alsace. Germany, Dec. L.
scores OF t~ownspeople, including sew
eral civilian officials. were under ar
rest here today as the result of a night
OF rioting. The disturbances were so
violent at times that the German troops
of the bayonet.
The demonstrations We're designed to
express the indignation of the towns
people at certain insulting remarks re-
Gently made by German army officers.
h trouble started at the conclusion
OF the classes of the evening continual
tlon school, when the pupils met and
denounced the army officers. Troops
We're summoned to dispense the meet.
Ing and everybody who failed to move
on was arrested.
Prodded With Bayonets.
The townspeople, excited by the re-
prcssive measures of the military
gathered in the principal square. Soon
afterward an officer with a party of 50
officer ordered his men to load their
rifles and the front nj to kneel.
When the detachment was ready to fire,
the officer stepped forward and COM
manded the crowd to disperse. The
people at once scattered, but the SOL
diers pursued them at double quick and
prodded them with their bayonets and
the butts of their rifles. Several citi-
zens were injured.
Detachments Of troops. with fixed
bayonets patrolled the streets through
out the night and continued on duty
today.
The mayor criticised the action of the
military authorities. ut seems as
though Col. Won Kulner, the commando,
OF the Ninety-ninth regiment, has pro-
claimed martial law in Zabern on hts
own initiative" said the mayor.
Forty persons were arrested. They
are confined in the military barracks.
1t is understood they are to be tried
by a military court and not a civil
tribunal. Lieut.. Baron Forester, whose
remarks started the trouble between
the army and the citizens, went shop
ping yesterday in the own accom-
panied by four soldiers who guarded
the entrances while he was inside.
A number Of young lieutenants Of
the Ninety-ninth infantry were seen
today pursuing with drawn swords a
youth who had shouted an insulting
epithet at a man who was singing the
German national anthem.
Disorder continued in various parts
Of the town thrOughOut the morning
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-12-04
RUSSELL HEIR DIES;
BIG ESTkTEDIWDED.
Fresno DAN" Who Recently
Won Court Fight, Loses
New Found Brother.

Melrose. Mass. Dec. 1.-Willism G.
Russell. son of the late Daniel Russell
and one of the central figures in the
famous Russell will case. died at the
family homestead today. He was 65
years old.
Mr.. Russell supposed himself to be
the sole heir to the $780, 900 estate Of
his father until about a year g when
a man from Dickinson, N. D., known
as Dakota Dan" claimed half the
property on the allegation h a he was
Daniel Blake Russell, long lost son OF
the t~estator. Later a man from Fres-
no, Cal, called Fresno Dan," was
recognized by the Russell family as
the missing heir and the courts sus-
tanned his claim after three years Of
litigation.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-12-04
HUERTA SEEKING LOAN
TO PAY RAILWAY DEBT

Mexico City, Nov. 29.-Provisional
President Huerta summoned the man
ayers of the Bank of London and Mex
leo and the National bank before him
yesterday afternoon n explained to
them the necessity of their financial
assistance to meet the obligation Of the
National railways on December /. In
terest payments of the railways, due
December /, aggregate $4,000 pesos,
gold. 1t was to raise this amoun and
the interest payments maturing Janu-
airy 1 that e. N. Brown, president OF
the National railways, went to New
York recently.
The gross earnings Of the railways
since December, 1912. show a decrease
of practically 5000, 900 pesos gold.
Losses on fixed charges mi on prop
erty, track and equipment aggregate
many millions additional.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-12-04
SEEKS SLAYER SUSPECT
AMONG LUMBER JACKS

Attleboro. Mass, Dec. Following
ton, Chief of Police Charles T.. Wilbur
will start west tomorrow in the hope
Of securing the arrest OF Finton
Thompson, wanted here on q murder
charge.
Thompson is accused of the murder
OF Mrs. Eugene Colbaert and the at
tempted murder of Joseph Powers and
Miss Mary Powers in South Attleboro
last April. Letters from Thompson to
a Rhode Island woman. 1t is said, gave
the clue which led Chief Wilbur to be-
iieve that he will be able to locate the
man in a Washington lumber camp.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-12-04
MEXICAN CAPITAL
UNDER FIRE SOON

Washington. D. c., Dec. Army
officers are watching with keen in
terest the progress Of the fighting in
Mexico and express the belief that
Huerta Is about to be overthrown.
They base their belief On the apparent
inability Of the federal forces to with
stand the constitutionalists and the
indications that it will not be long be-
fore the constitutionalists are batter
ing at the doors of Mexico City.
General Villas army has began the
movement Of Chihuahua. II this place
can be taken and the federal forces
there defeated it Is not unlikely 1t will
be the last important stand north of
Mexico City. Moreover the con-
st1tutionalists are active on the eastern
coast of Mexico and are drawing
closer to Vera Cruz. That Huerta re-
allies the Importance of defending
Chihuahua is indicated by the advices
here that he has largely stripped Mex
leo City Of defenders to hurry troops
north to check the victorious Villa.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-12-04
BELGlANS REFUSE TO LOAN
MONEY TO HUERTA AGENTS

Brussels, Nov. 29.-Mexican agents
are seeking loans here. 1t is under
stood h a Luis De La Barra, the fin
ancial agent in London of the Mexican
government, has entered into negotia-
tons for advances, but has not been
very successful.
The Philippson bank. which is behind
the secondary railroads company whose
concession for 1920 miles of railroads
is pending before the Mexican congress,
is considered as the concern most likely
to make a loan to Provisional Presi-
dent Huerta's administration F. M.
Philippson, however. told the Associated
Press today Ia a Mexican loan could
not now be floated in Belgium as the
situation was too uncertain.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-12-04
THREE TRAIN LOADS OF
TROOPS OFF FOR BORDER

Salt Lake City. Utah, Nov. 29.-To
the tune Of The Girl Left Behind
fantry marched through the city from
Fort Douglas this morning and en-
trained for Ell Paso. Despite the early
hour, many citizens lined South Tenn
pie street and cheered their departure.
Three special trains a half an hour
apart transported the troops, the first
leaving st, $50 O'Clock over the Salt
Lake route. Connections Will be made
with the Southern Pacilc railway at
Cotton, Cal. Although 1t is expected
the regiment will be assigned to. gar
rison duty. it is completely equipped
for field service.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-12-04
OPTIMISM PREVAILS IN
GENERAL ELECTRIC STRIKE

Schenectady, N. Y, Nov. 29-Conferees
reached an official agreement for
settlement of the strike at the General
Electric company plant today. A copy
of the agreement was sent to the
trades alliance for approval.
The agreement contemplates the re-
opening of the shops next Monday on
either part or full time as the con-
ditions permit.
The tentative settlement agreed on
between Mayor Lunn, representative
of the company and a labor commit
tee was hat the strikers should re-
turn to work on part time and that
their leaders, Frank Dujay and Miss
Mabel Leslie, would be reinstated I'M
less it could be proved that their work
was DOR
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-12-04
GENERAL RABAGo SAID TO
HAVE COMMITTED SUICIDE

Mexico City. Nov. 29.--Like Gen.
Jose Gonzalez Salas, after the battle
of Rellano in March, 1912, Gen. An
tonic Rabago, military governor Of
the state of Tamaulipas, killed him
self after losing Victoria. the capital.
The suicide OF General Rabago is not
admitted by the government. but the
news is contained in a private tele-
gram to his relatives here, who do
not question its authenticity.
General Rabago, as military gov
ernor, was responsible when Victoria
was attacked by the rebels on Novem-
Der II. 1t was not until Yesterday
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-12-04
FEW PERFECT STUDENTS.

Philadelphia. Pa, Nov. 27.-There are
only 81 physically perfect men among
the 1926 students in the freshmen class
of h college department OF the Uni
versity OF Pennsylvania, according to
statistics compiled by DR.. r. Taft Nc
Kenzie the director of physical educa-
ton. DIR. Mckenzie said today that
although the percentage:of physical de-
fectives is large The number is smaller
this yessr than in any previous fr.sh-
men class,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-12-04

on strike. They refused to meet union
men. Also, the operators insisted on
having the right to veto the name of
any mar on the committee from the
strikers. They we're not accorded this
right.
The operators have assumed an at
titudc of the utmost arrogance" said
Mr.. Heating. They seem to me to be
intent on a fight and to have no real
wish to bring about a settlement. They
are arrogant in the extreme"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-12-04
TWO TO CONFESS,

Albany, N. T., Dec. John A. Hem
messy, who was former Governor Sui
zer's graft investigator, is authority
for the statement that two men will
make a confession in the John Doe pro-
ceedings in New York next Monday
which will involve a high state Of
ficial," and possibly others.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-12-04
r S LOVELORN
MARRY IN DROVES
Eleven Couples Are United
By Two Ceremonies In
One Little Church.

Atterbury. N. J.. Dec. Five bridal
parties stood within the altar rail In
the Church Of Our Lady Of Lourdes
this morning n the one ceremony
completed five marriages, the grooms
responding in unison, W. do" as the
pastor asked: do you take these
women for your lawful wives?"
Six couples were married at one cere-
mony at the same altar rail last night
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-12-04
U MS PoLIrlcs.

Washington. ID. c., Dec. 1.-Presi-
dent Wilson's nomination of Winfred
T. Denison, to be secretary Of the in
terror for the Philippines. was held up
today by a democrat of a Senate COM
mittee who wants to look into
Denison's politics. Denison was an as
sistant attorney general under the Taft
administration, accredited to the pro-
gressiNe republicans.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-12-04
TWENTY CHINESE DROWN.

Hong Kong. China. Nov. 27.-Twenty
Chinese We're drowned in the harbor
today when a launch in which they
were being conveyed from tie wharf to
a steamer was run own and sunk by
the Japanese steamship Sashu.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-12-04
100000 ERE LOSS.

Decatur. ILL.,. Dec. 1.-THE Decatur
mill OF the American Hominy
was burned to h ground early today.
The loss amounted to over 500, 900.
The fire started in the dryer room at
the top of the mill and burned down.
wards. This mill is said to have
ground more corn than any other mill
Of it's size in the world. 1t will be
rah,,ilt
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-12-04
XII s. MAN HE FINDS
BEATING OWN WIFE

Wilton, Wis, Nov. 2s.-James wor-
den. with a blow from his fist, in
stantly killed his %neighbor, Fred EZEKIEL
berg, near here last night. Worden was
attracted to the Eckelberg home by the
scream of Mrs. Eckeibelg, and on en-
tering found her being beaten by her
husband. Wordel was attacked by
Eckelberg, whom he felled with fatal
results. Sheriff Vietll ~exonerated Wor-
den.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-12-04
co AFTER MAYOR SHANK.

Indianapolis, md, Nov. 27.-Mayor
s. L. Shank announced late today that
he would resign in the event of an
other strike being called in Indianap-
oils. The mayor, 1t became known to-
day, was threatened last nisn oy a
committee Of business men with i'm
parchment proceedings unless he
quoted labor troubles IN the future.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-12-04
SLAIN WITH c

Muskogee, Okla, Dec. 1.-Charles
Everett. a grocer. was hacked to death
with a hatchet while alone In his store
last night. His body was. found lying
on the floor with the head chopped to
pieces. Robbery evidently was the mo-
tive of Everett's assassin.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-12-04
HUGE SUM RAISED.

New York, Nov. N.-The campaign
for a $4,000 600 fund for the Y. NJ. c.. A.;
which has been in progress for the past
fortnight, closed successfully last night,
when it was announced a total OF s4,-
e63.0 0 had been donated.