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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-07-10
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GOES FOUR YEARS WITH
NOT A DROP OF WATER

The Lord having destroyed.
the world once by means OF
water, Charles r. Reickhoff, Of
81 Orange City. Ia, has vowed
Z never again to. let water pass
his lips and has for four years
4 kept that vow. Neither has he
used liquor Of any kind. All
the nourishment he has had is
fruit juice and nuts. During
the four years since he began
this method of nourishment he
+ has eaten not a morse1 of cooked
+ food of any kind. This idea Of
abstinence from food is a
health cure Of his own inven-
= ton.
Mr.. Reickhoff is member of
a wealthy family Of Orange
City. His father is reported
to be millionaire, and his
brother, w. F.. Reickhoff, is
owner Of the building occupied
Z by the Author Style Shop in
4 this city.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-07-10
SUSPECTED female
RAFFLES TURNS OUT
TO Be WIFE'S DEC0Y
Partisan Finds "Apache's Vic
TIM Plotting With Helpmate
to Compromise Him.
HE SHOOTS; SHE FA1NTs
a. conspirator Whom Hus-
band UnwittinaIy Pro-
tected.
HE SHOOTS; SHE FA1NTs

Paris. Special: M. Favelle, a wealthy
merchant of this city. has received
practically gratis an insight into fe-
minnie duplicity which he is never like
ly to forget.
The education began by his seeing
at very late hour at night, light in
his wife's bedroom. AS Nine. Favelle
was out of town nj. Favelle got mis-
automatic pistol and attempted to en-
ter the room.
Immediately he crossed the threshold
out went the electric light. Convinced
that the person in the room was there
for no good purpose, M. Favelle fired
into the air. Simultaneously with the
second sharp crack of the pistol came
q females screams, which was followed
by dull thud.
Cautiously advancing, the household
er made towards the electric light but
ton and switched on the light. The first
rays displayed q charming young Wo-
man clad In Nine. Favelle's latest eve
ming gown, lying unconscious upon the
carpet.
M. Favelle applied restoratives with
such good effect that Is minutes later
the woman was sitting upon q settee
and unfolding a hair raising tale
Briefly, she was the tool Of gang
OF the worst Apaches in all the -four
quarters of the City of Light. The gang
she said. had made her enter the house
and had, through fear of death, com
PEELED her to throw valuables to them
to the grounds below.
Tells Of Temptation.
At length, said the fair raconteur
madame's bedchamber was reached
and the first thing that the openins
OF the wardrobe disclosed was the
beautiful creation which the speaker
K was now wearing.
IT was Irresistible, m'sieu,'' she said
to M. Favelle. The Apaches outside
threatened to come and shoot me IL ]
did not hurry, but, m'sieu. was raw
( whether I was killed or not 1 had to
put 1t on. Then I added some OF mad
Z sme's jewels--th are exquisite M sieu
and then, ali me! heard footsteps
The dread Apaches were coming "a
kill me, thought, but, m'sieu 1t was
you Then-well, doesn't m'sieu know
+ M. Favelle was touched to the heart,
50 with few choice compliments M
|. Favelle gave his charming burglar her
+ liberty
But she did not want it what use
Is It to me, m 'sieu, !" she asked, sssince
+ once I'm outside / shall in all proba-
oility taste death M. Favelle said
what she had said was correct and
eventually decided to let her remain
upon the premises until daybreal.s
Detectives and Police Arrive.
Two hours later came the great de-
saouement. There was loud hammer
ing upon the door, accompanied by a
pattering Of gravel upon the upper win
lows. Reloading his pistol, M. Favelle
{ went to- window ana upon reconnoi-
tering fhe vicinity Of the front door
y Saw q posse OF detectives and uni
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-07-10

"A lucky day for all who beware of en-
trance to i. quarrel. The sun, Venus and
Jupiter are all in friendly aspect and Mars
alone frowns upon the affairs of men.
Astrology finds it fortunate time for
new undertakings OF every sort. The rule
of Jupiter is read as encouraging to VEN
lures which demand business acumen and
commercial ability.
Women are under y fav0rabis rule. They
should make the best OF the conditions.
which are supposed to impart grace and
charm to personality and to increase the
natural power to please.
Weddings are under q favorable augury.
Those who marry today are supposed to!
possess the key to happiness and pros
perity.
Hotelkeepers and restaurant managers
have good omen. There Ii promise Of
gain to those who conduct places where
summer tourists congregate.
Nurses are said to be especially favored
under this configuration. They benefit
professionally and have hazard OF fair
luck In marriage.
There is a. influence today which tends
TO impart loyalty, sincerity, ambition and
will power Brightness and good cheer
are felt by all who are sensitive to plane
tary Influences.
Tins day, which begins the summer
quarter. shows Mars in q rising position.
SO evilly aspected. that astrologers. pre-
dict strikes and riots and much distress,
Mercury and Neptune are in an aspect
read as indicating diplomatic difficulties
with foreign countries. Duplicity son the
part OF European powers Is Indicated,
High winds on the Atlantic are threat
ened and tourists are warned to expect
rough voyages X
Persons whose birthdate 1t is have an
ailRlfry OF Disturbed G,ndffiona hnfl, i3ro ~
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-07-10

IOr Al years. These lessons are for
mulated In six year courses. one les.
son q week. by an International com,
mittee representing the leading de-
nominations and chosen by the Inter
national convention
81 he lessons are the basis OF an UNI
measured amount of literature in the
form OF books. and Sunday school
period icals. Thousands OF tons of
printed matters . are issued every
these lessons. No other subject is
considered simultaneously by so many
persons as the International lesson,
which lis used in remote communities
In Asia as Well as in the nrctropolises
OF Europe and America. Il
The strengt ening OF the spirit OF unity
in the various denoEs snat ions has been
in good rass attr,.ss table to this course
OF In se:s:la t;onaI lessons. The Al years
OF its history have shown q STEADY de-
crease in the opposition to it, OF late
there has grown u b a desire for graded
lessons which with certain ages take
the place OF uni form lessons. These
nre issued more particularly under de-
AZ =: ina tional supervision.
The recent convention OF southern
Eaptis Cts took action looking toward an
increase of denOminational control and
OF doctrinal teaching, but the press dis
patches reported that the denomination
Ind withdrawn from the international
lessons. This was mistake. Last
week there met IN Indi ia com
I1ittee Of conferences looking toward
the next cycle OF Internal ional lessons,
and expressing the opinions OF the de-
nominatiOpal leaders upon this point.
he present tendency Is FOR g better
grading Of the Sunday school lessons,
to suit the Inherent ages, and q clearer
IstresSiRg OF distinctly dOctrinal teach.
T1,tt "a 4 = l ur,v, :.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-07-10
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-13
Preparing for Wedding

The Marchioness of Salisbury and her
daughter, Lady Beatric Cecil, are up to
their eyes in preparations for the latters
wedding to the Hon. William Ormsby.
Gore, which is TO take place early next
rlonth in Westminster Abbey. Lady
Beatrice herself is a mouse-iilSe. creature
who has made no mark whatever upon
society, but, of course, her father and
mother are among the high nobility. =
The little bride one day VIII be Lady
Harlech. and a Westminster Abbey we'd
ding always excites a certain amount
Of interest. very few people being able
to obtain the privilege of getting ''spliced"
in the ancient pile. Three bishops, Lon
don, Oxford and st. David's are to assist
the archbishop of Canterbury to tie the
knot, SO it ought to be a fairly secure
one. Lord Harlech is a Welsh peer. and
a strong pillar of the Welsh church
hence the presence of his grace of St
David's at the ceremony,
Lord Harlech has presented the young
couple with town house in Mansfield
street, and they have been very busy
buying furniture for IT. No startling
scheme OF decoration or anything very
novel will be found here; they are neither
of them particularly artistic and though
oil course, everything will be very good
il viii be rather of the solid order The
Marquis and Marchoness Of Salisbury
NAAp itpiSTthi Tire llioSl tNtluSNe, Dul
rather stodgy set in society, have pre-
sented their daughter with the Inevitable
tiara of diamonds. and the equally in
evitable gift or more or less ugly plate
will be presented TO the couple by the
tenantry of their respective parents al
fairfield and Brogyntyn.
After their return from rhe honey
moon, the bride and bridegroom will re.
side for time at the Salisbury's towr
house in Arlington street. This is II
keeping with the patriarchal customs oi
the family, rooms having been kept from
time immemorial for the children ever
after they married. so that sometime.
as many as three generations were living
under the same roof at Hatfield and Ar.
lington street. But, Of course, the March.
ioness of Salisbury is one of the mos
'"custom hide-bound" of all the grandes
DANES of English society Every ole
ieudal custom is kept up in her house
as It Is also in that of the Duchess OF
Deyonshre. The marchoness never ad.
dresses a servant himself il she wishe.
10 say ANYTHING to one of them, the stew.
ard is called who transmits her ladv.
ships wishes to the menial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-13
NEW VS. AND GOSSIP
OF LONDON SOCIETY
Prince of Wales Inspecting
Marriageable Princesses
ROYALTY AT LONDON
Several Crowned Heads to Visit Eng
lish Capital This Year-"Little
Entertainments" to Be the
Rage This Season
BY LADY MARY

London, April l2.-(Special y Everybody
was much amused at the reason given
out for the visit of the Prince of Wales
to Germany. lie will be away, at the
most, for a few weeks. and It is stated
that the object of his tour is to Improve
his knowledge of the German language. =
Anybody who has the slightest knowledge
Of the tongue of the fatherand knows
that stay of few weeks in the coun-
try is worse than useless. Now. although
the unfortunate student of the German
tongue Is but 49, it is a sort of ''prize-ox
expedition on which he has set out. All
the little German princesses have donned
their most becoming frocks and put on
their best smiles for his inspection hop
ing that he will take fancy to make one
of them the future Queen of England
any time in the next few years.
At the court of .Wurtemberg the young
Pragger Wager as he is called at OK
ford, will enjoy the company of his six
young cousins very much. There are
three of each sort and the eldest
duchess, Marie Amelie, Is quite a good
looking girl, taking more after her Aus
trian mother than after her German
father. They are the children of the
Duke of Wurtemburg and cousins of the
Ricscht iNihS VI w WufteinpuTB. Inc hlnS,
too, is less stolidly Teuton than many
OF those lesser German royalties, and is
enormously keen on aviation and every.
thing to do with modern machinery. His
young cousins live free and simple
life. which was bit of an eye opener
to young Wales" whose existence has
been much hedged in. The great draw
back to the girls from a matrimonial
point of view is that they are Roman
Catholics. and. of course Nrol1I1 ha va
to change their religion to become the
Wife of an English prince-a contingency
that would not be entertained for mo-
ment by the pope.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-13
Changed Names

From the Detroit Free Press
Jeremiah Jones Colbrath was the orig
inal name of Henry Wilson, who was
elected vice president with Grant in 1S72
and who had served long in the House
and Senate. How would Grant and Col
brath have sounded as campaign cry
Why Wilson made the change is not ex-
plained by his biographer.
Grant had his name changed from Hi
ram Ulysses. The representative who
appointed him TO West Point got the
name Ulysses simpson. the latter being
the maiden name Of his mother. Sc
Grant let it remain as the government
had made him Officially
Grover Cleveland was Stephen Grover
the late Whitelaw Reid was Jacob White
law Reid. and Speaker Clark was christ
ened James Reauchamp Clark. Former
Senator Dicks fun name is Charles Wi
liam Frederick. but he dropped all bur
the Charles when he got In high politics
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-13
And Still the Rug
Sale Goes On

Even after such tremen-
dous sales, stocks are COM
plete and selection good as
ever.
S24.50 9x12 Axinster Rugs
IN a beautiful assortment of
fine oriental patterns and
floral effects, special, S19.75.
$3.50 -6x9 foot Seamless
Tapestry BRUSSELS Rugs, in
Oriental patterns only, three
patterns to select from at
$685..
$3.50 -12X12 Mating
Rugs, Oriental and floral ef-
fects, extra good quality,
1895.
$3.50 9x12 Seamless
Tapestry Brussels Rugs
in good assortment Of Orien-
tai patterns, extra heavy
quality, S14.50.
(Rues-Third Floor.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-13
ROYALTY to Visit London

Ihere are rumors of. visits from severa
crowned heads over here this summer
rumors which are hailed with great de.
iisht by society folk. for royal visits
mean gay season. Big hostesses. s,lct
as the Duchess of Devonshre, the March
icness of Salisbury. the Marchioness OF
londonderry the Countess of Derby and
the Marchioness of Lansdowne, are then
almost obliged to give big dinner parties
receptions or royal balls
The visit of the King and Queen O,
Denmark has got beyond the rumor sta sc
suite of rooms at buckingham Palace
HOW being prepared for them. They will
be here about the middle Of Nav and
will occupy the Belgian suite. the mos,
handsome in the whole palace 1t is on
the ground floor giving on TO the garden
ana <as separate entrance 1t is 81
called because it was originally prenar d
by the Prince Consort for The reception
Of the late King Leopold Of Belgium
and is never used except by royalties Of
the highest Importance. The whole suite
was redecorated soon after King Ed
ward came TO the throne. it being die
covered that such a primitive necessity
as bath room was wanting. Close nv
are rooms for the attendants of the row
atty who occupy the Belgian suite.
King George and Queen Mary will dire
or dance with several hostess of high de-
c
Of gay season are particularly bright
The Earl ana Countess of Granahd win
entertain their majesties to dinner ana
the Duchess of Roxburghe will give a bis.
ball
Little Entertainments" to Be Rape
There is some sign that litti. entertain
ments are to be among the novelties of
the season. Don't be delut@d into think
irg that the little entertainment is easier
to manage than the big one because II
Is not so. This particular form of frivol-
1ty to be successful must be original ana
1t isn't every one who can be thai Al
present 1t is the little tea dance that is
all the so. You are invited to tea. ana
YOU find a band--or rather Won don,,
find IL, because it is hidden away R,,t
all the time it plays the most insidious
rag-tlme.' and your cup Of tea once
disposed of. it absolutely obIiges yo,, tn
get on your feet and dance But yol
don't dance all the time: you lust cet
up and 'one-step" whenever YOU feel
inclined.
Lady Angela Forbes, too. introduced !,
novelty recently at one Of her dance |
that appealed TO the men especially and
was at once voted top hole bv tie
masculine guests. She had an oyster Var
put up. with real beer going for those
who liked it. and il was Tremendous
success.
This season should prove a great chance
1or the American hostess in this respec'
They are always full of original ideas.
and they will have plenty Of scope fol
Airing them this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-13
In The Store
On The Third Floor

Long kImonos of good quality
lawn comes in many pretty new
styles $l.25 and s1.50 values, eSc.
Chiidren's Dresses in all colors,
made OF linen and other washable
materials. neat styles, special SOC
each
Corsefs-all good brands in mp
to-date STYLES, boned with whalon
bonlng, lot that we are closing
out-s3 models. $2.95. Another lot
Of good models-values up 10 50, at
csc.
combination Suits. of gine crepe
ana nalllisook-'$l, - and SO values,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-13
|Embroideries
and LaceS
IA Clearance of
Odd Lots /!
Odd Lots !!

75c yard instead of $3.50 for
Swiss Flouncing As inches wide in
neat designs.
15c a yard instead of 25c and SOC
for Cambria Edges, in beautiful
open elaborate patterns, a fast edge
and Is inches wide.
o2 1-2c yard instead of 3oc to
4oc for Real Cluny Edges and lnser-
tions to match, 2 IL to inches
wide.
25c yard instead of 35c to SOC
for Lace Allovers in shadow effects
IS inches wide. (First FIoor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-13
$3.50 Dresses 1895

Women's and misses sizes. They
are of navy or copenhagen blue;
also bla elk and white check. The
skirts are prettily draped, the
sleeves long and the collars of
satin or embroidered ratine.
Also in this lot are some pretty
charmeuse gowns in taupe, CO.
penhagen blue, navy blue or
black.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-13
Other Well Known Brands

red
pink beautiful quality weght-23s
high sphced heels Regular price Sf--this
eandan lsle
pn.
double
g.
Mems Dub wear Socks black tan and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-13
Ready Hemmed
Table Cloth $l

Regular price $3.50. Only a linz
tied number of these fine mercer
lied Damask Table Cloths in this
sale, SO be early. Sixty inches wide,
two and one-half yards long.
(First Floor.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-13
The Best That's to Be Had
At The Least to Be Paid
Tomorrow A Sale of 25c
Neckwear Novelties

Ladies Robespierre and Dutch collars, black colored
Isan collars with lace abots white lace stocks embroidered
lcoar and cuff SETS net abots Bulgarian collars and cuff
SETS net abots Bulgarian COLLARS Bulgarian bows kddo sets
for chdrens dresses and other novelties formerly priced
l50c and 75c Tomorrow, each h................ .25c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-13
Alkahn's Woven
Names

Red letters woven on white tape,
absolutely guaranteed fast colors.
Any given names.
zoe package. containiDg one dozen
names. list F1OOr)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-13
Onyx Hosiery Anniversary Sale
Also Other Well Known Brands Included


of
SILK yarns all well known
wen
mosts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-13
S. Table Cloths $3.45

4 special purchase of 40 of these fine
scailoped and hemstitched satin da-
mask tablecloths. The scallops
come in two sizes, IS inches, round
and square. The hemstitched comes
IN os inch, square and Sx10. Beau
tiful designs in all newest effects
Gst Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-13
$1,000 Goats $l4.95

Women's and misses sizes,
more than fiftenn styles In
serviceable navy blue and
black serges; also eponges,
diagonals and Bedford cords,
In a range of fashionable col
ors.
Styles begin with the very
smart and effective mannish
models of seven eighth length
and include many fashions
up 20 dressy afternoon affairs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-13

Illustration shows one. Women's
and misses dozen different,
beautiful styles, in French serges
and Bedford cords. in the fash
ionable dark or light colorings.
Cutaway and dressy semi empire
effects, trimmed with buttons or
fancy stitchings. Also plain ele-
CANT mannish suits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-13

The right kind at these savings:
AT 93c-36 inch tub silk, in white gro
ors and a s1.25 value.
AT 49c-19 inch taffeta messaline and
ian figures, 75c value.
AT 53c-27 inch messalines and foular
values.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-13

Our department is complete with
signs for stamping any kind of materia
loping, initials or sprays. All work g
fused, none too large or too hard to do.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-13

High heeled pumps of dull black calfsl
and black satin.
Low heeled pumps Of duh black calfskr
New gray and brown suede button oxfol
To look at the trim build of these shoe
them you would never guess they were onl
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-07-27
Heat is Quick to
49,. Affect the B0zVels
NEIL KNOWN FACT THAT EN-
TKEME HEAT CONDUCES TO
CHRONIC CONSTIPATION.

So many people are in the habit OF
eating cold food in hot weather that
constipation is very common during
summer II is best to vary the food
and have some hot things, as for OK
ample. SOUPS and hot fish and meats,
If that is to be the diet Iced water
should he drunk sparnsly
In spite of all care, people will
become constipated. and If you find
yourself In that condition you can get
immo diate relief by the use of DR..
Caldwells syrup Pepsin. here is no
time of the year when YOU should be
more careful of constipation than In
the summer, for many OF the serious
Illnesses as well as the fatalities re
suit from a clOsging up of the bowels.
You also need general good health to
withstand the heat, and hence Syrup
Pepsin is best to take because II con-
tains tonic ingredients that help TO
build up the entire system.
Numerous users throughout the
yand will verify these facts, among
them Mr.. George G. Allen. 40s North
Main St., Reading, Mass, who re-
c0Iorcd his health completely after
using only two bottles; and Miss Anna
Schoff. 249 $. Washington St, Bal
IGNORE, Nd, who uses It for constipa-
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-07-27
STATE BOARD HIS
ABUNDANT RAISE
IN ONLY FEW CASES WILL KAIS
LIS IN ASSESSED NALUA.
"a TION BE MADE.
TENTATIVE RAISESCUT DOWN
-Four Years of Crop Failure Cause IA
deduction by The Board OF
Major County.

OKLAHOMA CITY July 26.--
(Special) With only one or two ex-
ceptions the state board OF equaliZa-
ton has abandoned tentative increas-
es made In the valuation OF taxable
property IN the state and left II as
returned 10y the various county
boards This was done after hear
ing given representatives Of the coun-
ties In the state whore increases had
been made by the state board and
objected TO by the counties.
In Love county, whore the state
board had made 10 per cent in
crease IN the real estate after being
informed OF the fact that only about
80 per cent Of the land In the county
was taxable and that only 10 per
cent Of the property was improved,
the state board reduced the tentative
increase to 3 per cent,
In Major County a flat increase Of
400, GOO on all taxable property was
made by the state board. -Four years
OF crop failures In this county APP
pealed to the state board and the in
crease was cancelled.
McClain county returns were only
submitted to the board Wednesday,
'hcs p'IHb "Hiolb 'l' inSt w N'i''' 49,
After considering conditions In that
county the board accepted the re
turns AS made.
In Pawnee county 10 per cent in
crease on lands, made by the board,
was taken off, and a 10 per cent in
crease made in Nowata county on
personal property was reduced to 3
per cent.
10 per cent Increase had been
made on both lands and personal
property in Pottawatomie county one
Of the best counties in the state for
good land. Not wishing to discrlmi-
nate against this county and In line
with the policy extended to other
counties, the board took off the 10
per cent Increase on land hut left the
Increase on personal property remain.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-07-27

ton and now has her mother and
friends also using It. They now
avoid drastic remedies like cathartics,
tablets, purgatives, salt waters. pills
and such things. DR.. Caldwelrs Syrup
Pepsn is mild and pleasant and chill
dren like it. You can obtain it Of
any druggist at fifty cents and one
dollar a large bottle. Each bottle
must do what Is claimed or your
money will be refunded
Families wishing to try a free sam
pie bottle can obtain it, postpaid, by
addressing DR. w. h. caldwell, AIS
Washington St. Monticello, Ill.