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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-04

the cannery situation in this state,
with an attempt to standardize wages
and fix payment for overtime. The
canneries are tremendous problem.
''In the rural communities the can
neries, the whole fruit, vegetable and
hop industry is menace. Wheatland
demonstrated that. Wheatland has
forced on us lesson which the COM
munity should have learned in less
terrible way. l never go into rural
town to speak that do not say to the
women: This problem can be solved
by you; it is really up to you. You
have no tenement, no factory, in
short, no industrial problem as the
cities have; but you have this problem
that is akin. Women everywhere can
change the conditions under which
migratory labor tolls"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-04

Seattle, WASH, March Al
though complete returns are not yet
in today, it is known that Hiram C.
Gill, two years ago recalled from the
mayors chair, has been elected to the
same Office by a plurality of $4,000.
James D. Trenholme, business mems
candidate, did not run as strongly as
has been expected.
Gill declared today he regarded the
result of the election as vindication
and promised to bring about strict
enforcement of the city ordinances
regarding liquor selling and vice.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-04

ton was expressed by officials today.
The announcement, regarded by
officials as backing up the United
States even more than had been ex-
pected, distinctly relieved the inten-0
sity of the present Mexican crisis.
The most acute problem now remains
in Gen. Carranza, no reply having
been received from him to the Sec
ond communication from this gov
eminent asking him to modify his re-
fusal to deal with the United States
in the Benton case.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-04
ONE OF COMMITTEE OF FIFTEEN
TAKEN FOR ABANDONMENT

1t has been said by it's promoters
that the Committee of Fifteen was
organized to fulfill a Cody mission,
that of purifying Chicago.
And it's quite possible that men
should sacrifice everything to follow
on when they hear the call of the
committee. And in the case of one
member of the committee it is evil
IDENTIFY SO.
From the detective bureau yester-
day the news leaked out that Charles
Bates, the secretary of the commit
tee, had been taken into custody and
sent back to st. Louis, Mich
There he must face a charge of
abandoning his wife and-two little
tots.
1t is charged that he left one child
suffering from infantile paralysis
when he deserted the quiet little town
to take up the "Godly" work of clean
ing Chicago's morals.
GREY BACKS UP AMERICAS
MEXICAN ACTION
: Washington, March 4.-Great sat
isfaction over Sir Edward Grey's en-
dorsement of Americans. govern
ment's efforts in the Mexican situa-
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-12-17
THE SERVIAN TURN

Huronite: When, but a few days
ago, it was announced by the Aus
trians that they had completed the
destruction of the defenders of little
Servia, the sympathies of the major
portion of the world were given to
the people who were fighting against
overwhelming numbers.
Suddenly the other side of the pic
ture is brought into view and it shows
the Austrians retreating in confus.
ion before the armed SerYian host.
After encountering enormous losses
the Austrians are being driven north
ward. Four days of battle gave vic
tory to the force that was reported
to have been OH verge of annihilation
and to clihch their victory they have
twenty odd thousand Austrian pris-
oners.
They are wonderful fighters those
Servians. They started world. wide
war and in its transactions they have
proved themselves to be no inconsid-
cradle factor.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-12-17
PROPOSE MOVEMENT OF
RAILWAY COMMISSION

Sioux Falls Press: Moving of the
headquarters of the state railway com
mission from Pierre, where they are
now located in the capitol building. to
Sioux Falls, is the purpose of move
ment which it is expected will be start
ed by Sioux Fails business men in or
der that the shipping interests of the
state, most of which are located in the
eastern portion, may be within easy
reach of the railway commission and
have better access to it's records.
1t is probable that a bill will be intro
duced to authorize the removal of the
commission headquarters to this city
with the provision that the board re-
main in continual session here except
when holding meetings at the larger
cities of the state once month.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-12-17
SHIPS FOR PANAMA

Washington, Dec. IA The sccre-
taries Of state, war and navy, are
conferring this morning to decide
whether to send war ships to the
Panama canal to enforce neutrality
in response to Colonel Goethal's re-
quest. They have asked Goethal's
for details. The activity of belliger-
ent warships in the vicinity Of the
canal it is believed has led that Off
ciai to consider a naval neutrality
guard desirable. The canal is iso-
lated from United States authority
and is now furnishing coal with a
probability of neutrality violations.
The British embassy statement says
b 9 British are not guilty.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-12-17
THE COST OF VICTORY

After four years of bitter conflict
the Colorado mine strike has been
settled, the main feature of the
settlement being 10 per cent reduc-
ton in wages.
1t is a victory for the operate re-,
their gunmen, their murderOus mill
tia and their gang politics, although
the unionists were probably wise in
calling off the strike.
But isn't this victory good deal
like the victory of the British at
Bunker Hill? Surely, it leaves in
the hearts of thousands of men more
hatred Of the law, more envy of the
rich, more scorn of society, more de-
termination to combat force with
force when a better opportunity
arises.
Society does not strengthen itself
by crushing men. Mems friendship
is not won by triumph of brute force.
Patriotism is not prompted by VIC
tory over justice.
Colorado has earned repute as a
commonwealth that cheapens men.
1t is not good for state that is
young and wants to grow.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-12-17
THE PIE COUNTER RUSH

The latest speakership story comes
down from Watertown, with the
statement that Representative
Mcfarland of Codington is "just
waiting" and if a fight develops far
enough to indicate trouble on that
proposition, he will have a starting
point as the compromise candidate,
or in other words if there is row he
has got enough secondary backing to
give him show in for the fight.
Peter Peters of Brown county is.
out as candidate for the position of
second assistant chief clerk of the
house, and is going after endorse
ments, with the backing of the Brown
county delegation for the place.
o. p. Sweet of Rapid City will take
the position of assistant attorney
general as the active attorney for the
railway commission, the position now
held by 2. w. Daugherty, who has
been elected as railway commissions
er for the Second district. Byron s.
Payne of Pierre will be assistant to
succeed M. Harry O'Brien, and For
est Auldredge will remain in that de-
partment as brief clerk.
There will be no change In the de-
partment of state, Secretary Rood re-
tanning the force which has been built
up by Secretary Glasner.
A summary of the membership of
the legislature gives in the house 81
Republican majority members, and
81 minority, with two Republicans
not classed, who, with 19 Democrats,
form the list of 1o3 members. In the
senate there are 23 Republican ma
iority members, 10 minority members
and one Republican not classed, with
II Democrats for the membership of
that body.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-12-17
FARMERS HAD BIG MEETING

st. Paul, Dec. 10.-One of the great.
est gatherings OF farmers in the
Northwest was witnessed in this city
last week at the three days conven-
tion of the Equity COOPERATIVE Ex.
change, which recently moved to this
city. Farmers came from all parts
of the Northwest, about 5000 being
in attendance. Although organized
for five years, the association is Just
getting its growth, and to make sure
of its stability beyond question, bust
ness men of st. Paul and the North
west are subscribing literally to the
stock. Many addresses were deliver.
ed and ideas exchanged and the con-
ventlon was an undoubted success.
More than 300 farmers from several
states subscribed to 372 shares of
stock of the exchange, valued at S18,-
600, at the close of one of the sessions.
There now remains only SIS 200 un-
subscribed of the capital stock of
100000, and it is understood that the
disposition of that amount has been
arranged for.
During the convention, the Nation
al Union of the American Society of
Equity held its annual meeting and
elected the following officers: Ira M .
j. Chryst, Hudson, Wis, president;
s. b. Robertson, Calhoun, KY, vice.
president; HI. H. Williams, Cumber-
land, Wis, director for three years.
The board of directors will elect the
secretary and determine the place for
holding the next convention.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-12-17
BRING THE STATES TO TIME

Huron Huronite: Ex- -PresidentTaft,
| in an address at Somerville, Massa-
chusetts. let some light in upon a
subject that is of the highest impor-
tance to the future of the United
States.
Speaking, probably with the legal
and judicial side of his mind upper
most, he said that congress was cloth
ed with authority to prevent the sew
eral states Of the union from so leg
lslatlng as to destroy the effect of
treaties entered into by the United
States with foreign countries.
His information covered the point
of difference between the United
States and California, and more re-
Gently Arizona, regarding the status
OF Japanese and Italian residents Of
those states.
California has insisted Oh legislat-
ing against treaty declarations,
though it was personally appealed to
by the secretary of state to desist, as
its course was exciting dangerous
situation with Japan.
Mr.. Taft said that congress should
at once assume authority for the ma
tlonal government to see that it can
not be dragged into international diff
ticultles through blind selfshness,
and this step would be quite as eff
fectlve as improving our military de-
fenses."
Now that Mr., Taft has pointed out
the way, it seems SO easy that con-
gress will be blamed if it longer neg.
lects the safeguard, Our only chance
for trouble with foreign governments
is through the free exercise of state
racial preJudices that are not shared
by the nation at large.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-12-17
SCHOOL FUNDS GIVEN OUT

The state land department. has ap-
portioned accumulated funds to the
public schools of the state, sending
ont as the second apportionment for
the year 1912 ,01s 90, which is 81 .24 for
each school pupil in the state. This
is an increase of S22, 1867 80 over the
December apportionment of last year,
This apportionment with that of June
makes the total amount turned into
the school fund for the calendar year
1914 of 1890. .477.64 or at the rate Of
sa.SG for each pupil registered i'll the
state.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-12-17
FUNDS OF THE STATE

The state treasurer report on con-
ditions Of funds at the close of busi-
ness November 30, showed in all
funds SAT- PITTS. OF this the income
for common schools amounted to
$lS3, T5S, which will be given out for
distribution before the close of the
month. The game fund shows bal
ance of $34,436 and the twine plant
fund 500, Sll. There is $12, ,075 in the
treasury which has been collected
from the various counties as their
share OF the fund for distribution of
the Curtis publicity pamphlets, which
cannot be used for any other purpose
until the Legislature specially appro-
PIRATES it.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-12-17
TO PROMOTE LABOR

Huronite: In the report of the
United States commission on indus
trial relations, just issued, it is stat
ed that nothing comes so clear to
the commission as the imperative
necessity of organizing market for
labor on modern business basis, so
that there will be no vacant jobs and
idle workers in the same community
at the same time, or within dis
tance where transportation is prac-
ticable.
The commission proposes nation
al bureau of employment that will
Co operate with state bureaus and
with municipal employment Offices,
one that will establish clearing
houses for distributing information
relative to places for working men
and working men for places.
The commission has found out
through it's Investigations that the
existing lack of systsm in the labor
department is the cause of much of
the yagrancy that is a growing men
ace TO industry that from casual
and infrequent labor it is but a step
to practical vagrancy Y
In other words the lack of a compre-
hensive system of employment is re-
sponsible for the vast and growing
army Of tramps that infests the coun-
try. Occasional, haphazard labor be-.
gets idleness that soon becomes chronic.
South Dakota has comprehensive
employment law that is not used and
has been greatly derided BY the thought
less chattercrs Of the newspaper press.
| It will fit exactly into the plans for y
national emplo loyment system and its will
be given vitality ~ IL operations 81
J the U3ted Siatne enl 4 =
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-12-17
BOUGHT LARGE TRACTS

Gettysburg News: According to re
ports which have reached Gettysburg
through apparently reliable sources,
company of eastern capitalists are
buying a large tract of land south
and east of Faulkton, most of the
land lying i'll three townships. 1t is
said that they have already arranged
for the purchase of 100 quarters and
are still buying. They promise to
pay spot cash, and say that they in
tend to colonize the land with set
tiers. 1t is rumored that they are
planning to bring over large mum
Der of Belgian refugees to place on
the land.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-12-17
COST is EXCESSIVE

The tax commission finds that the
net amount of state taxes secured
from unorganized counties for the
fiscal years 1912 and 1914 is 1854.
That in some of the counties of the
state the officers are paid more for
making the assessment and collecting
the taxes, than the amount of tax Sc
cured from that source. The appro-
priation of two years ago for the pur-
pose of assessment and collection in
unorganized counJies, was $4,000 for
the biennial period, with an addi
tional $500 to pay for previous work
done in that line.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-12-17
BRIDGE DECLARED UNSAFE

On account of the swift current in
the Missouri river at amberlain
and the vast amount of floating ice,
the Milwaukee has abandoned the
use of the bridge and travellers are
experiencing great deal of trouble.
Some were willing to chance max
ing the crossing in launches, but no
owner can be found who would at
tempt to cross. The towns between
Pierre and Rapid City must depend
upon getting their supplies via Pierre
and transferred At Rapid City and
again loadad On the Milwaukee.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-12-17
CUTTING DOWN EXPENSES

Washington, ID. c., Dec. l4.-Fol-
lowing the president s economy die
tum, the house appropriations COM
mittee reported the extra legislative
judicial appropriations bill with
slashing cuts. 1t carries cuts of 3d.
S22, 200. The time honored custom
of twenty cents mileage for congress
men is cut to FIVE cents. Automobiles
for speaker and vice president are
denied.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-12-17

There is something in the way of
trouble in the Panama canal zone
and there is an impression that it is
a product of the European war,
which is capable of producing all
sorts of complications. Col. Goethals
has telegraphed Washington to send
destroyers Immediately to the 18th
mus. 1t is presuD ned that violations
of neutrality have been brought to
his attention and that he needs some
swift chasera for patrol duty.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-12-17

To feed. clothe and keep one hund-
red million souls comfortybly ali
this country must have commerce. If
we must have commerce, there must
be railroads. Railroads produce
nothing. Therefore, they should
serve commerce to the last penny and
the last spike, but stockholders not
at all.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-12-17

A philosopher offers this table for
the revised arithmetic: "Three smiles
make one grin; three grins make one
laugh; three laughs make one happy.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-12-17

The German cruiser Dresden, which
is putting up a heroic attempt to es-
cape from its flock of enemies, has been
located in the straits of Magellan. The
world that is watching the chase will
hope that good luck may attend her, for
the sporting sentiment is aroused as
the chase goes on.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-12-17

If it is true, as is reported, that the
Seryians have retaken their capital
from their big Austrian enemy, the
world will take off its hat to little Ser
via. A few days ago, it was utterly
PROSTATE under the victories that had
been scored against its armies. They
are great fighters, those Servians.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-12-17

An automob and trade show is to
be held at Huron January IS to %.
Practically all of the available space
in the auditorium, the largest hall in
the city, already has been reserved
by automobile dealers, jobbers of
auto accessories and pure food exhi-
bitors.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-12-17

The mid winter session of the South
Dakota Press association will be held
in Sioux Falls February As.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-12-17

RRE. SOUTH DAKOTA. I
The mid winter session of the South
Dakota Press association will be held
in Sioux Falls February AS.
| American boy scouts have promised
to sell million Red Cross stamps
before Christmas. Real soldiers of
the cross
Tie county judges of South Dako ota
in session at Mitchell adopted resolu-
tions asking the legislature to change
the mothers pension law.
The trouble with the fellow who
says "Lemme Have a Couple of
Bones Till Tomorrow is that there
aint no such animal as tomorrow.
The ownership of the Lead Daily
Call has passed to John A. Stanley of
| Hot Springs, this state, who has TAX
en- possession of his new purchase.
The third squadron of the Twelfth
cavalry, troop /, L and M, which
| have been in the Colorado strike dis
| trict, have returned to Fort Meade.
A careful examination of the brand
new styles shows no change in the
Christmas stocking. Large foot and
extreme width in calf continues fash
ionable.
They are now complaining because
Germany is going to work prisoners
of war in the mines, la Siberia. But
don't forget America had it's Libby
prison.
Russia takes beating and at once
orders up fresh million of men.
Gee whiz! What wouldn't Emperor
| William do if he had population of
$50, OoO. 900?
Edward S. Hyde, rs years old, of
Gettysburg, an old time South Dako-
ia printer is dead. Hyde was vet
eran of the civil war, enlisting with
the union army.
According to the reports from Col.
orado, the coal strike there has been
called off, but the striking miners
have not been called back to their
jobs by the operators.
Italy is preparing for war, so as to
be ready when the smashup in Eur
ope takes place. Italy is placing
enormous orders for supplies in the
United States and it will soon have
over two million men ready for
defense
Now that the long drawn out coal
miners strike in Colorado has been
declared off. there is no work for the
strikers, the employers saying that
they have all the men they need. The
employers seemed to be pleased that
such is the situation.
An automobile and trade show is to
be held at Huron January IS to %.
Practically all of the available space
in the auditorium, the largest hall in
the city, already has been reserved
by automobile dealers, jobbers of
auto accessories and pure food exhi-
bitors.
The German cruiser Dresden, which
is putting up a heroic attempt to es-
cape from its flock of enemies, has been
located in the straits of Magellan The
world that is watching the chase will
hope that good luck may attend her, for
| the sporting sentiment is aroused as
the chase goes on.
To feed, clothe and keep one hund-
red million souls comfortybly ali
this country must have commerce. If
we must have commerce, there must
be railroads. Railroads produce
nothing Therefore, they should
serve commerce to the last penny and
the last spike, but stockholders not
at all
If it is true, as is reported, that the
Seryians have retaken their capital
from their big Austrian enemy, the
world will take off its hat to little Ser
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-12-17

American boy scouts have promised
to sell a million Red Cross stamps
before Christmas. Real soldiers of
the cross!
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-12-17

Now that the long drawn out coal
miners strike in Colorado has been
declared off, there is no work for the
strikers, the employers saying that
they have all the men they need The
employers seemed to be pleased that
such is the situation.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-12-17

Tie county judges of South Dakota
in session at Mitchell adopted resolu-
tions asking the legislature to change
the mothers pension law.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-12-17

The ownership of the Lead Daily
Call has passed to John A. Stanley of
Hot Springs, this state, who has TAX
en- possession of his new purchase.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-12-17

Italy is preparing for war, so as to
be ready when the smashup in Eur
ope takes place. Italy is placing
enormous orders for supplies in the
United States and it will soon have
over two million men ready for
defense.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-12-17

The trouble with the fellow who
says "Lemme Have a Couple of
Bones Till Tomorrow" is that there
aint no such animal as tomorrow.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-12-17

According to the reports from Col
orado, the coal strike there has beer
called off, but the striking miners
have not been called back to theil
jobs by the operators.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-12-17

Russia takes a beating and at once
orders up fresh million of men.
Gee whizl What wouldn't Emperor
William do if he had population of
$50, 900, 900?
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-12-17

Edward S. Hyde, rs years old, o
Gettysburg, an old time South Dako
ia printer is dead. Hyde was vet.
eran of the civil war, enlisting with
the union army.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-12-17

The third squadron of the Twelfth
cavalry, troop /, L and M, which
have been in the Colorado strike dis
trict, have returned to Fort Meade.
A careful examination of the brand
new styles shows no change in the
Christmas stocking. Large foot and
extreme width in calf continues fash
ionable.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-12-17

They are now complaining because
Germany is going to work prisoners
of war in the mines. a la Siberia. But
don't forget America had its Libby
prison.