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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-02-27
THE CABINET SELECTIONS

Washington. D. c., Feb. 26. Five
members of President Elect Wilson's
cabinet are definitely secured. Two
men to whom places were offered de-
clined.
Representative "A. Mitchell Palmer
refused to be Secretary of War, on the
ground that he. is a Quaker, his relig-
ious scruples making it impossible.
Mayor Newton d. Baker of Cleve-
land, Ohio. refused because he said he
anted to stay in Cleveland and work
out progressive reforms.
The five men definitely chosen are:
William j. Bryan, of Nebraska. fol
secretary Of state.
William G. McAdoo, of New York,
secretary Of treasury.
Louis g. Brandies, of Washington
state. for attorney general.
Representative Burleson. of Texas,
postmaster general.
Josephus Daniel, of North Carolina
secretary Of navy.
/ 81 ~ 81
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-02-27
ONE 10 SIX HUNDRED

The anti-saloon lobby lost their
fight in the legislature, by failing to
get through their thousand to onesra-
ito governing the number Of saloons.
Their bill passed the house Tuesday.
cut to one in six hundred. They were
unable to muster enough strength to
pass the bill with the emergency
clause attached. and on the: first roll
callthe bill was declared lost, but the
emergency being stricken off 1t re-
|ceived the constitutional majority.
Prior to the Anal vote motion for
indefinite postponement failed Of pas.
sage BY only few votes. AZ cut
down by the house amendment, the
senate will have take action upon Il I
bill and it is expected to go down Il
defeat In the upper house.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-02-27
first proposed in the state.

first proposed in the state.
If Mr.. johnson had been progress
sive-if he were patriotic democrat
rather than politician of the Murphy
Taggart-Sullivan order, he would have
used his influence at Pierre in favor of
reform measures; but he has not, Not
one of his henchmen in the legislature
has fathered single piece of meritor-
ious progressive legislation. Senator
Daley introduced the "Oregon Plan"
of electing senators, Senator Smith in
troduced bill which will compel boards
of County Commissioners to recognize
democratic papers in selecting official
county papers, the law of 1897 re-enact-
ed. Representative Huntley introduc-
ed a peoples school book bill and bill
for state insurance, such as Wiscon-
sin has. Senator Hale introduced 4
bank guarantee bill. None of these men
affiliate with the johnson machine. The
Johnson machine has done nothing but
concern itself with matters affecting
plumber. But the johnson machine does
not represent the democratic party Of
the state.
Insconclusion: If Coffey had been half
as Industrious in organizing to carry the
State for Wilson at the fall election as
he is to control the postoffi ces, the $2l,-
| 600 which he worse than wasted might
have been expended to some advant-
age.
TOM AYREs.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-02-27
UPPER RIVER FUNDS

Washington, D. c., Feb. 25.-The
river and harbor bill which has pass
ed the senate carries an appropria-
ton of $S75,0o0 for improving the
Missouri river between Kansas City
and Fort Benton. OF this $50, 900 is
to be used between Kansas City and
Sioux City and the balance is tosbe
used from Sioux CITY to Fort Benton,
with the provision that $25. 600 of this
sum is to be used in Improvement
work at Elk Point, and is to be i'm
mediately available.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-02-27
MADERO,S ASSASSINATION

3kAO6NV.0sx A00kAON31N AxxVC
Mexico City, Feb. % Francisco I.
Madero and Jost Pine Suarez, in a
Sunday midnight ride under guard
from the national palace to the gent
Tertiary, were killed.
The circumstances surrounding the
death Of the deposed president and
vice president of the republic are un-
known except AZ given in official &C.
couDts, which do not conform in all
cases. The only witnesses we're those
actually concerned in the killing.
The provisional president, Gen.
Victoriano Huerta, says the killing of
the two men was incidental to fight
between their guard and q party at
tempting to liberate them. The min
lister of foreign relations, Francisco
De la Barra, adds that the prisoners
attempted to escape. Neither makes
q definite statement as to which side
fred the fatal shots. 1t is not impos-
sible that neither knows.
An investigation has been ordered
to determine the responsibility, and
solemn promise has been made that
the guilty will be punished.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-02-27
REPEATING THE PRIMARY

To the Editor;
The johnson machine with johnson
at the wheel seems determined to
ditch itself if given enough juice Some
days since Coffey-acting on Johnson's
advice-sent a primary bill to Pierre to
be introduced 1t was practically the
same law that we have operated under
since 1909. The purpose in reviving
this old law was and is to do away with
the postmaster primary and other feat
ures of the Richards primary which
standin the way of the Johnson machine
handling all the federal patronage of
the state
A democratic legislative caucus was
called Thursday night to take up this
new primary bill, but the members did
not feel that they cared to oppose law
only just adopted by 25, 900 votes. They
seem to feel that the Richards law
should be given fair trial; and that
| it is to be repealed it should be done
after the people themselves have found
it defective and unsatisfactory, and not
because the law is in the way of Mr..
johnson 8 federal patronage schemes.
| The next morning after the caucus,
Senator Mather, acting for the johnson
machine, introduced bill to Repeal the
Richards Primary Law by Legislative en-
actment. Senator Mather is not dis
erect. During the session 80 far he has
been right several times-by accident
only. He does not regard himself as a
servant of Brown county and in that
respect he is greatly out of place in
Pierre. He is trying to serve the
johnson machine in it's effort to over
throw the primary law, SO that johnson
may dictate all the postoffice and other
federal appointments. Senator Mather
is therefore the representative, not OF
the people of Brown county. who elect.
ed him, but of a discreditable little cabaI
of bosses who seek to use the democra-
tic party for their own selfish purposes.
l The johnson machine is circulating q
petition throughout the State to repeal
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-02-27
ierre Free r ess
I'm II rrsHEp AT TIE STATE CAPITAL
II. 10 rER YEAR IN ADvANUE
x,c 81 oFFICIAE PAPER
Z. u 4he Poet-O Office ct Pierre. South ia
- foea. s mail matte Of the second class.
By a. g. s 4 T 4

On -
The proposAl to require an atiidavlt
81 signature to IN initiative or refer
g1ndum petition In this state is 70
eifsct i prpposal to do away with the
.initiatiye, and referendum entirely.
/ e wonid s. Impossible to get afadsv-
III 81 /. 900 voters TO the signature 81
such petitions. The consultation of
che state gives the right Of popular
ysto 10 the people and the legislature
should So slow about taking 1t away
lbys hedging Il with impossible condl
'tions. Direct legislation is not 50
/. popular % II once was. but II IT Is
"a bs abolished, It should be done by
Sthe amendment Of the constitution,
and not BY ! mere act Of the legisia.
5tufe.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-02-27

The old soldiers drawing pensions
received their drafts direct from
washington last week and the in
crease provided TOR in the bill passed
by congress last year Is now in force
ana ~ received for the first time.
Tho veterans around here certainly
|sppteciate the hard fight made for
thsm ~ Senator Kern, Of Indiana
and they have no fear Of . backward
stop 81 President Wilson and 4 demo
craticA ministration w4en ~ comes
rs dcln1 Justice Tor che veterans OF
the civil war.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-02-27
TROOPS HAVE ASSEMBLED

Early Monday an order Was made
IL washington for the mobilizing Of
the regular army near the Mexican
border, TO be ready for Mexican In
vasion. A call for thirty Thousand
volunteers was also issued.
The United States government has
not vet interviewed in Mexico as
might be inferred from the present
hasty movement of troops. Wash
ington has preserved its attitude Of
strict neutrality up to the present
moment, although certain strong
hints. the meaning Of which cannot
be misunderstood, have been deliver
ed from the White House.
President Taft is paving the way
for his successor and in 80 doing. he
is earning the gratitude OF Mr.. Will
son. When the next president as
sumes control Of the affairs of the
government, he will find an army
alert and ready to act when ne says
the word. Events may SO shape
themselves that no order to cross the
Rio Grande will be necessary. But
at this time it looks like movements
of American troops into the anarchy
infested country are inevitable.
Taft has wisely put the military
resources of tho United States in q
state Of preparedness and in readi-
ness for an emergency. BE may have
to use them himself before the last
week of his administration has ex-
pired, although he is doing every
thing in his power, apparently. to
avoid an inheritance to war for Mr.
Wilson.
All northern Mexico has joined il
bloody revolt against Hureta.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-02-27
OUR REPROACH

Chicago Evening Post: The murder
Of Francisco l. Madero, the oily COR
stitutionally elected president Of Mexi-
co in modern times. and Jose Pine
Suarez, his vice president. must be re-
garded as . reproach to the government
Of the United States.
From Washington again comes the
cFy We shall not intervene. Which
Is an improbable position and one thai
represents the earnest wish Of the PEG.
pie Of the United States. But, as we
have said all through this crisis, it does
not represent our whole duty or our.
whole feeling toward Mexico.
There Is in this country, BY virtue of
the tradition upon which It ID founded,
= sympathy for democratic movements
saifoyer the world. With that sympthy
our present state department has been
notoriously out Of key. In Portugal is
did not lend its support to the new re-
public till long after recognition had
come from old and conservation mon
arches. IN China il is under worldwide
[criticism for failing to take the lead in
strengthening the new republic BY re-
cognition.
We do not know that the cool aloof.
meas with which our diplomats ct Wash
|ington have regarded the losing fight Of
Madero. the popular cham niol1. haa been
due 70 this inherent liking tor the old
regime. But We do know that : vigor--
ous president, thoroughly instilled with
ths democratic ideal. would not have
allowed Madero 70 - murdered in the
skreets q his capital. Nor would he
l6ave interviewed. either. He would
hays cent y the the Migrate Huerta 90
stern ! message that eyensthis advent
slrsr would not have dared lay hands
upon III deposed pre- ecessor.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-02-27

The sugar beet experiments carried
on at the State college have attracted
worldwide attention. Professor J..
H. Shepard has just received re-
quest for some of his fancy seed
from q Russian who gives his address
as, Mr.. K. Buszczynki. Niemiercze,
q ov. Podolia, Russia. The gentle
man wishes to use South Dakota q
world record seed for comparison in
special series of experiments which
he is conducting.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-02-27
ON THE LAST LEG

Baltimore. Feb. 2e.-On the last
leg of their journey to Washington,
the "army of Hudson" started from
here promptly at Q O'Clock this morn
ing. By noon they had reached Elk
Ridge for luncheon. Six Baltimore
women joined the marchers today.
The regulars seemed fresh and eager.
The army is due to reach Washington
TODAY.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-02-27
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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-02-27

AS it appears from the presidents
viewpoint, no doubt, the 4th of March
approaches slowly, and events move
rapidly in Mexico.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-02-27

a bill is pending to give the bull
moose party a place on the ballot in
the next primary election.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-02-27
FOR RENT

$50 acres, fenced land, 5 miles.east Of
Pierre: $50 acres broken. 100 acre
pasture fenced. a. ]. Kendall, Brook.
sings. S. D.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-02-27
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Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-07
NO TERMINAL CONTRACTS
 IN MONTH YET Steamship Wharves at New London Some Way Off Yet.

Chairman Edward H. Warner of the commission on steamship terminals at New London, said Tuesday it would be over month before even the con- tract for the new piers in East New London would be let.
 Today or tomorrow" said MT. Warner we expect to get the an- swers to our propositions from the Central Vermont, Grand Trunk and New London Northern They will pro- pose to do that which the commission may or may not see fit to do. Even if the commission and the railroads agree. which will take several days to formulate. we cannot do anything for 30 days, because that much time must be allowed contractors in which to compile estimates on the specified tions of our engineers. Then these specifications the commission may see fit to change.
 "So you see." continued Chairman Warner, i've cannot tell when the actual construction will begin. We don't know. It cannot begin within the comparatively few days which per- sistent reports say it will"
 Mr. Warner said he was just as anxious as anybody for the work to begin, but there is a good deal of legal work to accompany the decisions of the railroads and the commission and this would take time that could not be numbered in days. Several constructing companies are waiting for specifications on which to base esti- mates, said the chairman.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-07
FOR HARTFORD TURNPIKE. Tokn SeIeotnen of Road Through Sa- lem Will Ask for Appropriation.

The seleetmen of the town through which the New London Hartford turn pike Suns are all agreed that the towns shoulh bear their share of the expense of improving and developing the high way as suggested by State Highway Commissioner Charles J. Bennett at the get-together luncheon of the New London Business Mems association Monday afternoon, at which the se- lectmen were among the guests. Mr. Bennett suggested that in view of the imperative need for improving the highway, which he could not help but concede was in a very poor condition, the solution would be that the various towns appropriate money to meet an appropriation to be made by the state highway department for the purpose and thereby cooperate in the project.
 After the get-together meeting the seIectmen of the different towns, in cluding Salem, New London and Wa terford had an informal discussion of the matter at which several points on which they were not familiar were ex- plained to each other and the suggeS- ton of the state highway commission CT was talked over. They were unanf- nous that the suggestion of the high way commissioner was the wise and businesslike course to pursue and that next year they will all work together with the idea of securing the appro- priations for this purpose from their reSpectiVe towns.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-07
Next Convention in Norwich.

John Fitzgerald and T. A. Carey were the Norwich delegates attending the New England iron holders con ference boards annual convention in Worcester last week The board voted to divide itself in o@diyisions, to be known as the western and eastern boards, the former being made up of the unions in Maine. New Hampshire, Rhode Island and these west of Wor cester in Massachusetts. The eastern division to which William R, A. Haupt of Hartford was elected presi- dent, will be composed of all the un-. ions east of Worcester and including Vermont and Connecticut
 It was voted to hold the next con- vention of the eastern division in Nor wich, while Lowell was chosen as the 1914 meeting place of the western section
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-07
SUMMoNlNG MORE JURORS
 FOR SUPERIOR COURT Several Were Excused and More Are Drawn for April Additional Session.

For the April additional session of the superior court which came in here on Tuesday, it Is necessary to fill out the jury panel because seven of the twenty three. summoned were excused for various reasons.
 / The following were the jurors sum moned in. for the session:
 Norwich, Gustave D. Andrews, Pat rick J. Hayes. George H. Loring, George s. Powers; Preston, Louis Con- rad, N. B. Prinflle, William Kinney, W.. $. Palmer; Colchester, Jeremiah J.. Sullivan. Frank E: Adams; Griswold, Edwin M Gray. Samuel F. Palmer; Lebanon, Harold J. Cummings, Frank K. Moves; North Stonington, George w Miner, Charles c. Gray; Bozrah, Jeremiah P. Allyn; Franklinf Addison M. Redwood: Sprague. William s. Lee, Henry German; Lisbon, Charles F. Johnsoh Salem, Gilbert J. Murray; Voluntown. John N. Lewis
 When the court came in at 10.30 o'clock, with Judge William H. Will Hams on the bench, George s. Powers Gilbert J. Murray and John N. Lewis conferred with the judge and were ex- cused for the term. N. B. Prindle and Harold J. Cummings were found to be out of the state, Frank K. Moves is in the legislature and George w. Miner Is i'll.
 To fill out the list additional jurors were drawn to be summoned in.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-07
coNslsToRY OFFICERS.
Election Held at Special Meeting at
 Masonic Temple.

At a special rendezvous of Connect icut Consistory, 5. R. E., held at the Masonic temple on Friday evening to fill vacancies caused by resignar tions, officers were elected as follows:
 Commander-in- chief, William F.. Loomis, 38rd degree. Hartford; first lieutenant commander, James c. Mac pherson; second lieutenant command CT, Charles B. Chapman; orator, s. Alpheus Gilbert; chancellor Carey Congdon, New London; treasurer, Frederick W. Lester; secretary, John c. Averill, 33rd degree; master of cer- emonies, E. Allen Bidwell, 33rd de- gree; hospitaler. Charles H. Phelps; ensign and sentinel, George E. Par sons. standard bearer, c. Leslie Hop- kins; guard, George A. Sturdy. New London; music director, J. Frank Corey; organist, Frederick w. Lester; sentinel. George E. Zimmerman.
 The attendance numbered about 60. Those whose resignations had caused vacancies were Albert $. Comstock, 33rd degree, commander in chief, and William l., Withey, S3rd degree. of New London. The date, May 26, is that upon which it is now expected to work Hartford day.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-07
NORWICH TOWN
Slightly Modern House for Mir. and Mrs. C. B. EccIeston-Odors from Slaughterhouse Unpleasant.

The six room house being erected for MT. and Mrs. c. B. Eccleston on the New London turnpike is well un- der way. The windows are in and the clapboarding is being done. A deep piazza extends across the front and around one side. From the hall double doors will lead into the living room whoch has bay window fac ing the street. Back Of the living room is the dining room from the windows of which are fine views across the meadows to East Town street and the hills beyond. Opposite is a large kitchen with windows on three sides and opening from this convenient pantry. Three large rooms are up- stairs, their windows having a still wider view than from those on the first floor, The rooms are high and with the attic will insure coolness in summer,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-07
SETTLING DAMAGE SUITS. Cunningham vs. Harris and Shea vs. City of Norwich Off Docket.

Tn two suits which were assigned for trial before the superior court on Tuesday settlements have either been agreed upon or will probably be ar rived at The first was in Michael Cunningham vs. Leonard E. Harris, both of Norwich. and was for $2,5O0 damages on a claim for injuries re- ceived about two years ago by the late Michael Cunningham. an expressman who was knocked off his team by the Harris autotruck on West Thames street, near Durham street. Mir. Cum ninghams wrist was broken in the accident. Thayer and James were at- torneys for the plaintiff. Brown & Per lxins for the defendant Since the suit was begun MT. Cunningham has died, but his administrator, John A. Cum ningham, entered to prosecute.
 Tn the suit brought by Mrs. Sarah Shea of Greeneville Vs. city of Nor wich for S5.00O damages for injuries received in fall, Corporation Counsel Tanning is negotiating for a settle ment. Mrs. Shea's leg was broken when she fell on Otis street at the convent crossing on Dec. 31, 1909, which. it is claimed was icy and in unsafe condition at the time.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-07
WHITE RfBBoNERs SEND
 s1o TO FLOOD SUFFERERS. Practical Aggression of Sympathy for
 M c. T. U. Sisters.

The w. c. T. U. held their regular monthly meeting Monday afternoon. and unusual interest was shown by the free discussion in the different subjects which were brought up. The president, Miss Harriet G. Cross, presided, and instead of the usual Scripture reading each one read verses of comfort ana encouragement from the Bible.
 Mrs William O. Tarbox requested any one who desired the use or the Purity library to telephone her, as she has the books at her home Mrs, La throp, vice president of the missionary society of the First Baptist church. re- quested the ladies to reserve June 5 as the date to visit her church mls- sionary meeting.
 Much sympathy was expressed for the flood sufferers in the west, espe- ciany the White Ribbon sisters and their families. It was voted to send them a $10 check.
 Mrs S. Howard Mead read very interesting report of the recent wine less dinner given by Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan. Miss Cross read a poem composed by Miss Ella Tanning uphoiding MT. Bryan for his courage in standing for his principles, which made fitting close for the meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-07
WEDDING.
Langlois-ProuIx.

Tuesday morning at s30 o'clock Euder Langlois, son of Mir and Mrs. Charles Langlois of Taftville was united in marriage with Miss Odila Proulx of Danielson in the Danielson Catholic church by Rev. Father Gey- net Miss Rose Langlois was brides maid and Edmund Proulx was best man. The bride was handsomely goWned in white satin and carried a, large shower bouquet of bridal roses. Following the ceremony wedding breakfast was served in the home of the bride in Danielson. There were numerous handsome gifts. Among the large attendance. including relatives from Canada and other places were MT. and Mrs. Charles Langlois and Wilfred Langlois of Taftville
 MT. and Mrs. Langlois will make their home in Montello, Mass