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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-09-03
CITY MOVING TRACKS
Of STREET CAR LINE
Trouble Long Brewing At Sioux
Falls eliminates In Radical
Action BY Officials.

Sioux Falls. S. D.. Aug. 2s.-Trouble
between the traction company and
city officials eliminated this noon,
when the city put a gang Of men at
work removing a switch Of the trac-
ton company SO that the main line
on Phillips avenue could be placed in
the center of the The city
several days ago gave the traction
company notice to change the track.
The company failed to comply and the
city now is doing the work.
At 2 o'clock this afternoon the at
torney for the traction company was
looking for Judge Jones, of the cir
cult court, to secure an injunction
against the city. Hundreds of people
gathered at the point to watch the
fun. The attorney for the traction
company ordered the workmen to dis
continue, notifying them that the in
junction was being procured, but they
refused to stop. The local business
men are unanimously with the city
officials.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-09-03
SIOUX CITY WEDDING Is
PHASE OF ALIENATION SUIT

Mitchell. s. D.. Aug. 31.-The marriage
at Sioux City, Ia. of James E. Boyd
and Mrs. Mary Maiden, both of Mitchell
comes as q sequel to a hard fought case
in the circuit court of Dawson county.
band of the bride. was awarded dam
ages of $4,000 against Boyd for alien
alton Of his wife's affections.
Evidence in the trial, which was held
two years ago, disclosed that Boyd had
been divorced twice while living at
Anamossa. Ia. He first became ac-
quair.ed with the Maiden family in
Jones county, Iowa. and came to South
Dakota at the same time with them.
In his suit for damages Maiden alleged
that Royd's fondness for his wife had
resulted in numerous indiscretons.
The final issue OF the case Is now pend
ing in the state supreme court. Mrs.
Maiden divorced her husband after the
alienation suit had been instituted. ~
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-09-03

system into operation by October /,
but the objections raised by bankers
to this are strong. In the first place
they say his is not a good time for
the banks to ave to meet the assess
ment on them for the capital of the
reserve banks. Further they hold the
shifting of the reserves at this time is
%inopportune and they point out that
it would not be easy to replace the
emergency circulation which Is out I'M
der the Aldrich- Vreeland act and
which is doing good service. 1t is i'm
possible to predict whether the putting
into operation of the federal reserve
act will be delayed as the result Of the
conference,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-09-03
BANKERS OBJECT TO
RESERVE BANK OCT, |
Assert Scheduled Time For
Opening New System Is
Inopportune.

Washington, D. c., Aug. 31.-The
important question of when the feder-
al reserve system is to be put into
operation is involved in the Septem-
Der 4 conference. called by Secretary
McAdoo and to be attended by mem
bers Of the federal reserve board and
bankers from leading centers. The
conference grows out OF the fact the
treasury has received many letters
from national bankers Directing to the
effort to put the reserve bank plan
into operation October /.
1t has been the purpose II Secretary
McAdoo and a majority of the federal
reserve board to get the federal reserve
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-09-03
DOMESTIC TROUBLE CAUSES
HECLA FARMERS SUICIDE

Aberdeen, s. D.. Aug. 29.-Chrisof
Meyer, a German-American farmer,
%livngsix miles west of Hecla, commit
ted suicide last night by hanging. De-
spondency over domestic trouble is be-
lieyed to be the cause. 1t is said tina
Mrs. Meyer left her husband a month
ago and had started suit for a divorce.
Meyer was SO years Old. He was
married only last December and do
nestle troubles began soon afterward.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-09-03
RICHARDS PROGRESSIVE BUREAU
MAKES TWO NOMINATIONS

HurOn, s. D., Aug. T.-WOrk Still IS
in progress here by a portion of the
progressive party executive committee,
working in conjunction with the r.. o.
Richards bureau. for the formation Of
q complete ticket, to be filed In the in
dependent column this fall. The latest
announcement is the nomination Of
Louis j. Johnson. a GARNER at Groton.
as candidate for railroad commissioners,
and j.. M. Russell. Of Mayti as candidate
for attorney general. A. i. Kaech Of
Salem has been requested to stand as
candidate for state superintendent, but
has not given a definite reply. No Sc
date for congress in the Third district.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-09-03
FANCY PRICES FOR LAND
IN RERESFORD VICINITY

Beresford, S. D., Aug. 31.-Prices OF
$165 and $205 We're received in recent
sales of farm land near Beresford,
which are close to the record for the
highest prices paid for land in South
Dakota. One Of the pieces, consisting
Of 80 acres of a farm belonging to
Charles Carlson, sold for $165. The
other bringing $205 an acre, consisting
Of 81 acres and was improved. Exclu-
sive Of the improvements. 1t was esti-
mated that thel land itself sold for APP
proximately $185 an acre.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-09-03
AUTO TOPPLES INTO DITCH
NEAR MITCHELL, TWO HURT

Mitchell. S.. D., Aug. 31.--Losing con
troll Of his automobile as he started up
70 steep grade just north of Mitchell,
Ray Eller, OF Artesian, S. D., was
pinned beneath the car as it backed of
q small bridge and turned over on the
escaped With minor iniuries. but his his
motherinlaw, Mrs. W. Fl. Smith, was
seriously hurt and brought to a Mitch
ell hospital. The mans wife and little
boy, who were thrown frossiSthe ma
chine, were not hurt.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-09-03
ANNUAL INDIAN FAIR TO
BE HELD AT GOOSE CREEK

Gettysburg. S. d.. Aug. 29.-Sioux In
dians, of the Cheyenne River agency
and throughout the Indian reservation
west of Forest City n Gettysburg,
have set September &c for the annual
fair. This year the fair will be at Goose
creek, a few miles from Eagle Butte, in
the heart Of the reservation. Prizes
are Offered for field crops, vegetables
and took. Sioux women have prepared
much fine needle and beaded work for
the fair, which promises 10 be the lar
gest in the history OF the reservation.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-09-03
ENGLISH SOLDIERS ARE
PLEDGED TO SECRECY

London, Aug. 31.-"They were on us
like pea emptied from a sack"
This was the phrase used by a Brit
ish officer Who arrived at Folkstone
whelming force Of the German attack
in the recent fighting. Further he re-
fused 10 discuss the battle.
I'VE have been pledged he said,
mot to recount even our own personal
experiences to our own friends until
IA days have elapsed"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-09-03
$4,000 BUSHELS OF WHEAT
FROM 600-ACRE TRACT

Aberdeen, S. D., Aug. 29.-Joseph
Lorber, a farmer e Wetonka, in this
county, had nearly 600 acres in wheat
this year, and has just completed the
thrashing of 10000 bushels Of grain
from the farm, the average yield per
acre being nearly % bushels per acre.
After threshing, the wheat was hauled
Immediately to the cars and shipped
to market. The threshing bill was ST.
O70 for the $4,000 bushels.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-09-03
UNSEEN ASSAILANT
KILLS CANADIAN

Montreal, Aug. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Gordon Bettes, private in the Fifth
Royal. H~ighlanders, was shot in he
eye and killed today by an unseen as
~sailant, while on sentry duty at he
canal at Soulanges. Soldiers at Sou
langes. guarding the canal. have been
fred on repeatedly during the last few
days,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-09-03
SENATE CONFIRMS
WILSON'S CHOICE

Washington. Aug. S1.-The Senate
today confirmed the nomination OF At
.torney General McReynoids to be an
associate justice OF h supreme our
Senators said the vote was very do
cidedly' In favor OF the confirmation.
FOIL call the nomination Of Thomas w.
Gregory. q Texas. to be attorney gen-
erll.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-09-03
KILLED AT PlTTSBURG
IN PEREEC-jNG PATENT

Pierre. S. D.. Aug. SI,-While at work
In p~erfecting an Important invention
for the Westinghouse company, Donald.
Rose, 25 years OF age, and the son OF
aPterre.s city auditor. was electrocuted
yesterday In the Westinghouse plant
ut Pittsburgh. Pa. The body viii be
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-09-03
ANTI SALOON MAN
SUES MILWAUKEE
Employe Of Woodbury. County
Reform Organization Fights
Etiquet. p.

Des Moines, Ia. Aug. 31.-John B.
Hammond. reformer and prohibition
worker, today sued the Milwaukee rail-
road for $4,000, alleging that HI suf-
fered damages to that extent when he
was elected from a dining car because
he sought to eat in his shirt sleeves and
with suspenders exposed. The affair
happened between Des Moines and
Sioux City.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-09-03
SWEDE ARMY HAS
BEEN CALLED OUT

New York. Aug. 29.-The Swedish
army has been ordered mobiltzed. &C
cording to the Evening World, which
gives aS Its authority "a leading paper
house IN New York. This house, ac-
cording to the Evening World received
the following message today from its
agent In London:
Grave political moveaneute feared
In Sweden. Mobilization ordered"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-09-03

The Russian ministry OF agriculture
80 planning to construct q new town, to
- called Amu-D arjinsk. In the Hunger
5efeppe OF Central Asia, which has now
been made available for agriculture by
IN Irrigation system OF the Romanoy
and will ultimately become the prop
Serty of the tenants. More than 1000
applications for the land have already
been received.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-09-03

A1ter eight years work, MISS Irlna
Coke has completed the task at copying
10000 diagrams OF real estate surveys
which were partly Destroyed By fire in
Ste06. thereby giving q complete history
~ original surveys q every lot in San
found ii necessary to split every aneet
pf paper by hand ard to mount each
beparate sheet on q linen slate so 1t
could be handled,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-09-03
HIDDEN MINES;
FIVE MEN MISSING

London. Aug. 2a-The official bu-
reaup OF Information has announced
that two trawiers sweeping for mines
have been Junk by mines.
Five members Of the crews at the
trAwlers are missing and eight others
received injuries.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-09-03
TAKE TEAM FROM YOUTH
ON COUNTRY HIGHWAY

Aberdeen. S. D., Aug. 29.-As the son
of Ed Quinn. a farmer. was driving
homeward late last night. he was held
up by W armed men, about two miles
from town. The bandits took posses
sion Of the team and drove away. A
sherin's posse is searching of rthem.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-09-03

An amusing repartee is recorded Of a
student sentry In a military school.
Hearing g noise while on night guard,
called: Halt! Who goes there?" 1t
was another student in sportive mood,
who answered. Moses" This brought
the retort from the sentry, Advance,
Moses, and give the 10 command
lnentsl"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-09-03
Children OF a Larger Growth.
From the National Mnntblv

Little Marion M her. next door
neighbor. Donald. were engaged in an
absorbing conversation
Who + these anarchist peopae?,
asked Ma<ion.
Why returned the boy, .they waxss
everything everybody else has got ana
they never wash ~theirBeiyea.s
tOh. i see. replied the little maz q
great light dawning, they ID the IT.
tie boys growed up!"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-09-03

ssTriplex" glass, consisting of two
sheets OF ordinary glass interleaved
with a. e Of celluloid and amalga-
mated under heavy pressure, may play
an important part In automobile
Afacture In the future. This glass will
not fly about when shattered but mere
sly breaks up into adhering pieces. and
hence will not cause injuries in case Of
accident, !.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-09-03

The bark Platina, one OF the last Of
hi old New Bedford whalers. was re-
Gently broken up for firewood. She
vas according to Shipping Illustrated,
the only vessel that ever captured a
white whale. Other sperm whales OF
treat 8 have been taken that were
spotted with white. but the Platina's
whale was pure white from head to
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-09-03

Tho Philippine islands az a market
Tor athletic goods give great promise.
4 noteworthy feature Of the trade Is
the number OF orders local dealers are
1eceiving from China and Japan. Tho
tar eastern Olympic games. in which
China "a Japan are taking part. orig
mated In the Philippines, and the ath-
lettes Of China and Japan are looking
20 Manila largely for athletic supplies.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-09-03
DOUGLAS COUNTY WOMAN
KILLED nv LIGHTNING

Corsica, s.. d.. Augf 31.-While sit
ting on a couch directly under a CHM
ney. Mrs. William Mullenberg, wife Of
q Douglas county farmer, was struck
by a bolt Of lightning and instantly
killed.
When the storm came up the mern-
bers of the family arose from their
his wife when the bolt of lightning
struck and he was severely shocked. A
child, who was sitting near them on
the couch, was not injured in the least.
The other children. who also were in
the ROOM. escaped INJURY. Mrs. Mullen
berg was % years of age and the moth
er of seven children.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-09-03

Reuben Chapman. OF Biddeford, Me,
when near Cape Elizabeth In his boat,
was starteled by a cry like that Of a
human being. and found 1t to come
from 81 baby seal. He took 1t aboard,
Ted 1t and put 1t back into the water.
But when It returned twice, wailing
spitifully and climbing on MI. Chap
mans lap, he decided to keep 1t.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-09-03
PROF. MAsARYk EXECUTED
BY AUSTRIAN OFFICIALS

Yankton, s. D., Aug. 31.-Yankton
Bohemia, that Professor Masaryk
Bohemia, thai Professor Massaryk,
holding the chair of philosophy in the
University of Prague. has been execut-
ed by the Austrians. Professor
Masaryk was well known in this coun-
try as a public lecturer and married
an American girl. He was a member
of parliament and a leader for home
rule amongst the Bohemian people. He
had many friends in this city and coun-
ty. and was widely known over the
United States.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-09-03

The petitions presented to the
Swedish diet asking for political sui
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-09-03

ST. Pierre, Martinique, which was de-
stroyed by the eruption Of Mt. Pelee In
1902, has W been rebuilt, but 1t Is
said that even yet the ruins are being
searched for valuables, The place Is
under police control, and two or three
streets have been excavated. but 1t 10
still city OF desolation.-
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-09-03
TRACTION Pillow OPERATOR
BADLY HURT NEAR YANkTON

Yankton, S. d., Aug. 31.-Barthol
Thompson, residing nine miles north
east of Yankton, had a narrow escape
from death yesterday while operating
a traction gang pillow. One of the plows
struck a rock, flew up m hit Thomp-
scious and hurting him to the ground
in the path OF the other plows. His
brother. Tom, who was handling the
engine, stopped the tractor just in time
to keep his brothers body from being
cut to pieces by the rolling coulters.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-09-03
SENTENCED TO STATE
PRISONFOR STEALING
AUTO AT CENTERvILLE
Thieves Overhauled At Lawson,
Mo-, and Car Recovered
Men Confessed.

Parker, S. d., Aug. 31.-Judge Trip.
Of the circuit court. sitting in cham
bers here. last evening. sentenced
George Dart and Alfred johnson, aged
81 and Is. to the state p%enitentiary for
three ear each. for stealing Robert
P~etersen's $4,000 auto at Centerville
two weeks ago. The thieves and car
were traced to Lawson, Mo. the Off
GERS there getting 5000 reward. The
thieves pleaded guilty n asked for
leniency. Johnson said his home was
IN Orion, ILL.,. and Dart CAV Sedalia.
Mo-. as his home.
John Dallas, a Greek. who robbed Pc
ter Laun. a track repairer. near here.
recently, pleaded guilty to grand lar
ceny and got a six months sentence in
the penitentiary.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-09-03

Mrs. Burton p. Gray. of Nevton,
Mass. 10 credited with being the best
woman archeS In the world.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-09-03

Women are gradually assuming the
high position connected with the Paris
newspapers.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-09-03
Tragedy of Other Wars in Figures.
Cost
- MNnAv

Cost
in Money.
$6,25O,OOO.OOO
l,525,OOO,OOO
3,7O0,OOO,OOO
l,5SO,OOO,OOO
95O,OOO.OOO
*l65,OOO.OOO
l,OOO,lOO,OOO
2,25O,OOO.0OO
2OO,OOO,OOO
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-09-03

Greece Is starting extensive citrus
fruit growing.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-12-17

her courage by General Grippenbeg
Early in the present war she re-en-
listed. and fought In South Poland,
and II was not until after the battle
OF Lublin- -Krasnick that her sex wa
discovered and she was discharged.
A girl named Liuba Uglickl was
present at four engagements In East
Prussia and West Poland. and was
wounded slightly. She says that dur
ing long range fighting she had no
fear, but had horror OF crossing
bayonets with the enemy
Two daughters OF a land proprie-
tor at Kursk have been arrested on
their way TO join the colors. one of
them posing as prince Adrianoff, 80
and the other as her servant.
A peasant woman who was killed
at Cumbinnen. had donned her hus-
bands clothes and impersonated him
when he shirked the summons She
did not want her family to be
ashamed.
Two school girls of the capital.
aged IA. wrote the Grand Duke Mich
olas begging 60 be accepted as vol
unteers. The Grand Duke wrote
them personally praising their pa
triotism. but recommending that they
find scope for their services in caring
for the wounded, adding: Il am con-
yinced II ever you had the occasion
YOU would uphold the glory and
might Of the Emperor and the honor
OF your country"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-12-17

WASCO. Or. Dec. 17.-Mr. and
Mrs. Harry Van Glider. who reside
three miles east OF wasco. were struck
by an automobile driven by william
Andrews last Saturday. Both were
thrown from their vehicle. Mrs. Van
Glider suffered a double fracture in
the leg below the knee. Mr.. Van Gil
der was scratched about the face.
The accident occurred two miles
west Of Wasco while Mr.. and Mrs.
Van Glider were on their way to
pass Sunday with a relative. The hor-
Sc was carried about 90 yards.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-12-17
DRY Victories scontah

LOUISVILLE, KY, Dec. 17.-Pro-
hibition victories OF the year. said
President Gilmore. OF Louisville. just
reelected in his report TO the Nation
al Model License League at Is meet
ing here were due to the fact that
the public was not properly informed
as TO what a farce so-called prohibit
tion is to the states that previously
had voted IT,"
Il think. he continued I'VE should
months before each election place be-
fore the voters all the facts showing
the failure Of prohibition and the in
creased consumption OF wine. beer
and whisky in so-called prohibition
localities"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-12-17

The girls of ST Jude's School,
Herne-Hill. have sacrificed their
prizes in order to buy wool TO knit
garments for the soldiers. They have
already knitted $50 pairs OF socks,
100 helmets. 25 belts. and IL scarves
and hemmed 100 handkerchiefs.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-12-17
Hres Reat Renlerin Writ

WALLA WALLA. Dec. ia de-
termined boarding-house keeper with
plenty Of fuel kept Deputy Sheriff
sam Bryan from taking two stoves
Davis Kaser company sued Mrs. ".
Z. Chaffie on an account and secured
a writ OF replevin for $3.50 worth Of
furniture. including two stoves
Bryan got the other articles but
such hot fires were kept in the stoves
that Bryan was forced 10 leave them,
Temporarily at least.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-12-17
MINISTER
FAVORS PART IN WAR

PARIS. Dec. 15.-'Any nation keep
ing out OF the present struggle com
mits moral political and economic
suicide" Take Jonescue. Roumanian
Minister Of the Interior, is thus quot
ed in a dispatch published by the
Matin. The quotation continued.
The Roumanian nation. democra-
tic and liberal in its culture. must
not commit such a crime. The pre-
sent war offers an unique opportunity
for it to realize its program without
endangering the independence or the
liberties OF the kindom"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-12-17
THE WHOLE BODY
NEEDS PURE BLOOD

The bones, the muscles, and all
the organs Of the body depend for
their strength and tone and healthy
action on pure blood.
Hoods Sarsaparilla makes pure
blood. 1t is positively unequaled in
the treatment Of scrofula, catarrh.
rheumatism, dyspepsia, loss Of sp-
petite, that tired feeling. There is
no other medicine ike it. Be sure
10 get Hoods and get it today. 1t
is sold by all druggists.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-12-17
Normal school Roll Now ESQ,

MONMOUTH. Ore. Dec. 1.-Two
hundred and fifty students are en-
rolled at the oregon Normal school
The student body is made up OF
teachers having considerable expert
once and those with only a few short
summer terms. Many high school
graduates are among the number. The
normal school requires two years
work above the completion OF a high
school course for graduation
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-12-17
KnIser Torces TaIr PIay

ZEYEENAAR. Holland, via Lon
don. Dec. 1.-TWO German Officers
who had been war prisoners here
and who had violated their parole by
escaping across the border into Ger
rnanY returned under orders Of their
government 20 do so.
re officers reported 20 the com
manding officer NJ the interment
camp al Bergen. where they will be
interned until the end of the war Be-
fore The violation of their parole they
bad the privilege Of free movement.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-12-17
ARE We PREPARED TO
FIGHT?" THIS IS BIG
QUESTION AT CAPITAL
ANTI-MIIITARISTS SAY FURTHER
ARMAMENT WOULD BE
UNDESIRABLE

Advocates OF Bigger and Better Ar
my and Navy Declare United states
Would he In No Position to Strike
Back II Attacked by One OF the
Bigger Powers OF the World
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-12-17

ed as a cabin boy on the warship
State OF Georgia. commanded b. hls
father. and participated in the block
ade OF Wilmington. Hts last Sea duty
was as commander OF the ABiatie
fleet.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-12-17
Rear-Admiral Nicholson Retires.

WASHINGTON. Dec. ls.-Rear-Ad-
miral Il. G.. Nicholson closed his ac-
tive career in the navy and goes on
the retired list, having reached the
age limit. when ~ years old he sign