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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-08
COLLINS CLOSING DANCE
 AT FAIRFIELD PAVILION

The final Wednesday evening recep- ton of the summer season which closes very successful series of dances under the direction of c. J.. Collins, will be held tomorrow even ing at the Fairfield pavilion. The oc- casfon will be a gala one and every effort will be made to provide the best time of the season. Excellent musical program has been arranged for the final night and a large crowd will doubtlessly be present to enjoy the last of the summer season dances.- Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-08

The American Consul at Prague in- 6ormed the state department that the Maaar9k oR the Austrian Parliament, 9s false-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-08
Chinese Lily Bulbs, for 25c
 JOHN RICK & SON

ADVERTISE IN THE FARMER.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-08

Farmer Want Ads. One Cent word.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-08

w. M Ha1facre, Dexter, Mo-, Halfacre, who was down on her back with kidneys so sore he had to help her move. He says: "She would cry with pain across her kidneys, but af- ter she took the second bottle of Fo- ley Kidney Pills, she was as well and strong as ever." Hindle Drug Store. Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-08

Don't endure the needless pain and torment of rheumatism, aggravated as it is by the hot weather. w.. T. Hutch ems, Nicholson, Ga, says: 'sI suffered the aches and pains of rheu- matisln, swollen feet, irregular pain full bladder action, but Foley Kidney Pills fixed me up quickly'' Foley's are the best. Hind1es Drug Store Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-08
WILLIAM WILSON, ONCE
 WITH BARNUM, IS DEAD

r1boznpsouvtIe, Sept. s.-w1llfam l.. fNTfso1a, 6S years old;s died at his home aT, Esn4Beid. Sunday. He was born in Enfield He enlisted in the civil war in 1881 and served four years From 1887 to 1886 he was with the P. T. Barnum circus as assistant superin- tendanE of canvas. He then went to New York, but returned here about one year ago and bought a farm in Enfield. He leaves a wife, four sons and one daughter.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-15
DR.. WARD ADDED TO
FACULTY OF UNIVERSITY

VNermilion. S. D.. Oct. 12.-The APP
pointnent OF DR.. Freeman Ward, of
New Haven, Conn, as professor OF
geology in the University of South Da-
kota and state geologist, has Just been
announced. He is at present assist
ant professor in geology in Yale. uni
yersity and will probably mmen his
new duties about the first of next Feb
quarry.
DR.. Ward received the degree of doc
tor of philosophy from Yale university
In 1902. and his rise since that time as
a teacher of geology has beer very
rapid. Beginning as an assistant in
structor of geology and n1ineralogy at
al shortly after his graduation. he
in 1900T was made instructor OF these
subjects and in 1912 was appointed as
sistant professor of geology in the same
university. n which capacity he has
served until the present time. His
work has led him into Utah and Colo
RADIO, where he assisted the United
States geological survey in field work,
and for two years he was with the state
geological survey of Connecticut. Last
years he has a class of students from
Yale university made extensive geolog-
teal studies of the Black Hills of South
Dakota.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-15
N. E. MINISTER'S MAY
ASSIST SUFFRAGE CAUSE

washington Springs. S. d.. Oct. 12.-
AT the Methodist Episcopal conference
session here yesterday special interest
was created by the address of Mrs.
Ihomas president of the
South Dakota w. c. r. u, who declared
That the adoption of woman suffrage
this fall will sound the kneI OF the IL
aensed saloon in this state. Mrs. Sim
mons quoted a liquor agent as making
the statement at Aberdeen: THE LIQUOR
interests have $1,000 to defeat woman
suffrage in South Dakota this fall, and
we can get thousands more If we need
It," Bishop Luecock interjected: They
Will need all they can get"
Mrs. simmons asked every preacher
70 be at the polls in November to see
that the liquor interests gave the
women fair play. She asked all preach
ers to set aside November 1, or the first
Sunday in November, for suffrage day
IN the church, and every preacher
must be sure and vote for suffrage"
she SAID.
Think of a state which gives the In
ulan the right to Vote and then denies
intelligent mothers and sisters that in
herent right" she energetically de-
clared.
Rev. r. N. H%olsaple, superintendent
of theA Anti saloon league was loudly an
plauded when Bishop Luccock intro
duced him to the conference members,
He said that one of the most vicious
laws ever submitted to the voters of
South Dakota is the liquor license law
to be voted on November 3. This law
was initiated by the Brewers associa-
ton and will be on the ballot of refer
red lNws.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-15
SOUTH DAkOTAN OWNS
COMMISSION GRANTED
HIS ANCESTOR, 175e
Rare Official Document Of OLD
Colonial Wars--Fitch Named
AS Colonel.

Spearfish. s. d., Oct. 12.-M. u
Edgerton. a well known Lawrence
county man., is he possessor of a
rare and valuable document, which ~
a family heirloom and has beer handed
down from father to son in his fam
lily for a number of generations. The
document is the appointment OF John
Griswold to the position of sergeant
major in the Fourth regiment raised
by he colony of Connecticut in 1865
for invading Canada and carrying
war into the heart of the enemies
possession" under command of
Major General Amherst. The John
GrlsWold to whom this document was
issued was Mr.. Edgerton's great grand
rather. The unique document reads us
follows:
"Eleazer Fitch, Esq. colonel of the
Fourth regiment, raised by the COLONY
of Connecticut for invading Canada
and carrying war n the heart Of the
enemies possession, under the COM
mand of Major General Amherst. To
John Griswold, greeting: BY virtue of
the power and authority to me given. /
40 py these presents, reposing special
alusl anu confidence in your loyalty.
courage and good conduct, constitute
ana appoint you, the said John Girls
VOID, to be sergeant major Of the regi-
ment whereof | am colonel. You are.
therefore, carefully and diligently to
dlscharge the duty of sergeant major
IN the regiment aforesaid, and to obey
such orders as you shall from time to
tlme receive from me or the com
mander in chief of this regiment or
other of your superior officers, accord
ing TO the rules and discipline OF war,
Tor which this shall be your sufficient
warrant.
Given under my hand and seal at
crown Point this 4th day of November,
1859. n Iritch
The document is written on a heavy
parchment, watermarked with a crown
and the letters &C. r." The writing is
old fashioned bold hand, with the old
dime letter IS which resembled an
r The ink must have been of ex-
ceptlonal quality, for the document is
as clear and legible today as when the
writing was first placed on the paper
IS4 years ago. While the document
shows age in many respects, it is re-
markably well preserved considering
its age and the number of times it has
been handled during the intervening
years.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-15
CONVICT WAS SOLE SUPPORT
OF WIFE AND MOTHER

Sioux Falls, S. D. Oct. 10.-CompelleG
to leave behind him a wife and mother
who were dependent upon him for sup
port, Samuel Cults, of Dawson county,
has been lodged in the Sioux Falls
penitentiary to serve a term of two
years. In the state circuit court of
Dawson county he entered a plea Of
guilty to the charge of rohbing Will
liam Daley, Of Sanboln, Ia, of the
sum Of SIS.
Cults was brought to Sioux Falls by
Sheriff John Berry, of Dawson county,
and Deputy William Darling. The
prisoner broke down several times dur
ing the journey TO Sioux Falls and
wept. The crime for which Cults will
serve the two-year term was commit
ted Friday evening. September &c, last,
at the Milwaukee railroad depot in
Mitchell. Daley went to sleep and
Cults cut a hole in his pocket and
robbed him of his purse. containing the
amount stated. Cuts was placed un-
der arrest the following day. His wife
and mother are reported to be almost
heart broken owe the p~redicament in
which he finds himself as the result
of his slip from the path of rectitude.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-15
DR.. CARSON MODERATOR
OF PRESBYTERIAN SYNOD

Mitchell. S. D.. Oct. 12.-Dr. ii. p.
Carson. of Huron, one of South Da-
kota's veteran Presbyterian clergymen,
was elected moderator of the S1st an
nual state synod, in session here.
Thirty years ago DR.. Carson; was
elected to- the same office, and his cleo
ton was s~ignalized by the presentation
of q gavei made from a seat from the
old church at Huron. where the first
synod met.
The new moderator also holds the dis
tinction OF being stated clerk Of the
South Dakota synod for 80 years, a
record not approached in this country.
Rev. 81. Nv. Graham, OF DellsRapids,
and Rev. G. +. Kearns, of Watertown,
We're elected clerks of the synod. Rev.
Nv. g.. McCauley. of Bridgewater. was
named as vice moderator.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-15
SIOUX FALLS TO VOTE ON
WATER WORKS EXTENSION

Sioux Falls. S. d. Oct. 10.-One of the
most important bond elections ever
held in the city or state will be held
in Sioux Falls on Tuesday. October
20. when the proposition of issuing
water works bonds to the amount Of
S135.000 will be submitted to the voters.
1t is expected the bonds will be au-
tkorized to be issued, as the money IS
needed to extend the municipal water
works system to sections of the city
which have built up rapidly and which
are without adequate supplies of water
for fire protection and domestic pur-
poses. The municipal water works
system already is the most extensive
in South Dakota. but it has been diff
ficult to make it keep pace with the
rapid growth of Sioux Falls.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-15
Armies Burrow IN Trenches
And IN Subterrareun Cauer71s

Paris, Oct. 12.-In contrast to the RAJ
pidity with which the Germans have
conducted their campaign against Ant
werp, the tide of battle is flowing slow
ly in certain parts of France. The en-
gagements in the Woevre district, ac-
cording to the statements of wounded
soldiers, who have been brought from
this territory. continue in the form of
a slow and steady siege. The trenches
in the Woevre have been constructed
in two lines. one behind the other. The
outermost is furnished with quick-fir-
ing guns, with %outposts constantly on
guard.
The larger detachments shelter them
selves from the second line. These
trenches are large and comparatively
comfortable. and, at intervals, they
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-15
COMMISSION ENLARGEs
MOUNTAIN RATES ZONE

Washington, d. c., Oct. 1o.-Much of
South Dakota, North Dakota and Min
nesota is included in an order of the
Interstate Commerce commission.
which has the effect of boosting rates
10 the intermountain country Z per
cent. The commissions order en-
larges the zone on which the roads are
allowed to charge Z per cent more to
the interinountain country than to the
Pacific coast terminals. A great share
of the two Dakotas and Minnesota is
included in the region where higher
rates are allowed.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-15
BOY, IN THRILLING RIDE,
RESCUES YOUNG NEPHEW

Olivet. S. d.. Oct. 1O.-Harvey Bar
dell, the young son of d Hutchinson
county farmer. proved himself a hero
when he dashed on horseback in pur-
suit OF Il runaway team, overhauled
and stopped them at imminent risk Of
his own life. and saved the life of his
little nephew.
George Bardell was hauling a load
of wheat with the little son on the
load. and jumped to the ground to open
a gate. Before he could get back on
h lad the horses became frightened
and ran away.
Harvey Bardell CHANGED TIC be near
at hand on horseback. being engaged
in driving cattle when the runaway
team dashed by. He put spurs to his
horse, and after an exciting chase Of
more than half a mile succeeded in
overhauling the runaways. Driving
his horse to a faster gait he inch by
inch approached the heads of the run
Always, leaned from his saddle, grasped
the reins of the runaways and finally
stopped them.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-15
DAKOTA CONFERENCE NOW
ORGANIZED FOR BUSINESS

washington Springs. S. D., Oct. S.
At the opening session here yesterday
of the South Dakota Methodist Episco-
pal conference the following officers
were elected: Secretary, G. D. Brown,
Madison; statistical secretary, F. L.
Bromaghim, Cresbard; treasurer, J. NJ.
Hunter. Webster: first assistant secre-
tary, II. r. Eberhart, Parker; second
assistant. H. E. Anderson. Statisti-
clans. F. G. Page. E. r. Lovett. w. o.
Redfield, w. NJ. Deller. r. Gu Minkler.
P.sJ. Lawsoit. Treasurers. y. H. Ebert,
"A. E. Hooking, n. e. Rice. B.sW. Mo
Eldowney. J. w. Hartley.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-15

the region of st. Mihiel we have made
material progress.
AS 10 Belgium, it is that
AhtWerp was taken yesterday. The
conditions under which this place was
occupied by the enemy. are, however.
not yet known.
IN Russia very spirited fighting
continues on the frontier of east Prus-
sia where Russian troops have had par
tai successes. They have occupied
the town of Lyck Tin east Prussia.)
The siege of Przemysl continues
under conditions favorable for the
Russians who a taken by assault
one OF the forts of the main line of
defcnSes."
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-15
SIOUX COUNTY RESIDENT
KILLED EN- AUTO NEAR HUDSON

Hudson, s.. D.. Oct. 10.-While oscar
Yunker and Nellie Wegner, of Sioux
county. Iowa, were autoing southeast
throwing Miss Wegner through the
wire fence and pinning Yunker beneath
the car. the front door crushing his
chest Miss Wegner was not seriously
injured md was able to go TO the
Will Heuer home for assistance. The
car was lifted from Yunker,t but he wa
SO badly injured he died. He was So
Mrs. Alexander Yunker.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-15

ana even London. The distance from
antwerp to the English coast is less
han 100 miles.
Antwerp is on the River Scheldt.
This river, before it enters the North
sea, floWs through the Netherlands ter
tltory. Under existing conditions it
would he impossible for Germany to
use Antwerp for a naval base without
violating the neutrality of the Neither
lands.
London. oct. 10.-A dispatch to the
Daily Mail. from Ostend,, says that
the Germans have blown up all the
osldGes between Client and Inglemeun-
stcr and have destroyed the railroad
station at Nive Steeloi. In~glemeunster
and Nive Steeloi are on the railway
l.te between Ghent and Courtrai.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-15
Germany VIII Push War Against
England, Using Belgium AS Base

Rome, Wia Parisl. Oct. 1.-THE war
against Great Britain. according to
German newspapers received here will
commence at the end of October after
Antwerp has fallen.
Belgium then will become the base
of operations against Great Britain, the
newspapers say. They d that Adj
miral Won Tirpitz, the minister of the
navy, who is now at general h%eadquar-
tiers, with Emperor William, has an
that he will go aboard the
flagship of the German feet and direct
the operations of the navy.
AS Antwerp is $50 miles from Lon
don, in England the fear has beer,
expressed that with this city as a Ger
man base. Zeppelin airships could be
used to attack the English coast line
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-15
YOUNG GREGORY BOYS IN
JOY RIDE ON ICE WAGON

Gregory, S. d., Oct. 1o.-Robert Rus
sci, 4-year-old son of Mr.. anad Mrs.
Mike Russell, and Roscoe Miller, 81
year-old son OF Bert Miller, boarded
the Clark ice wagon while Mr.. Clark
was delivering at a residence, whipped
up the team, and took a fast clip
down the street. They wound up by
running into a telephone pole. which
threw young Miller several feet from
the wagon, but outside of a few
scratches he was not hurt. Robert
did not fare so we'll. He was in the
box Of the wagon and when the
wagon struck the pole the ice damned
him up against the dashboard and
found he had suffered a broken leg
several minor bruises about the
body.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-15
French Report Progress In
Operations Against Germans

Paris. Oct. 12.-The following official
announcement was given out in Paris
this afternoon.
The fighting continues under sat
isfactory conditions. Our entire bat
tie front has been maintained in spite
of violent attacks of the army at sew
eral points.
ON u left wing in the region in
cluded by La Basse, Armentieres and
Cassel the fighting between the oppos-
ing forces of cavalry has beer con-
fused because of the nature of Terrain.
ITO the north of the Disc our troops
have attained real advantages at sew
eral places in their zone of action. In
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-15
TWO AUTO ACCIDENTS
IN VICINITY OF LEAD

Lead. S. D.. Oct. 10.-Two more Sc
rious automobile accidents have been
added to the list Of tragedies tina have
occurred in this section the past two
weeks.
w. B. Perkins, an old time resident
and business man of this city, went
over an embankment in his car at Ele-
mer yesterday and met instant death.
James Cotton, a we'll known liquor
dealer here, vas seriously hurt near
the city by the o%verturning Of a car in
which he was riding.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-15

wooden-legged man was arrested
at OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, near Dusseldorf. on
suspicion Of espionage for France, and
Important military documents and in
sianlry bullets which, 1t is alleged, he
had stolen from barracks were found
hidden in his wooden leg.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-15
ORGANIZER FOR w. o. w.
KILLS HIMSELF AT TERRY

Deadwooa, S. D.. Oct. 10.-Brooding
over the loss of his wife and home in
the Omaha tornado two years ago, s..
A.. Baughman, ar organizer for the
Wcodman of the World of Omaha, blew
his brains out at Terry, near here,
some time Tuesday. The act occurred
in a vacant building and scores of peo-
pie saw the corpse in a sitting position
and thought it q man asleep until We'd
nesday evening, when the suicide was
discovered. Baughlnan was 40 years
old.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-15

Two Frenchmen have invented a
piano in which the notes are produced
by the wires being set in vibration by
an electro magnet instead of being
struck by a hammer. The mechanism
~ operated in the usual way by a key
board, but. instead Of dying gradually
away as they do with ordinary piano
notes, maintain their volume as long
as the key is pressed. The effect pro-
duced Is. similar to that of an organ.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-15

IA beautifully Illuminated book. con-
tanning 22,GD0 names, a roll Of the dead
AZ the South African war, Is on view at
the Royal United Service institution. 1t
VIII be placed In Cape Town cathedral
part of q ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Tit
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-15

The Paris courts have refused an ex-
~raordtnar claim for damages. M.
run over by a taxicab last December,
sued the taxicab company for damages
on account OF THE uin of his political
career" THE shock of the accident
diminished my ~oratorial powers" he
declared, and was the cause Of the
loss OF my seat
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-15

Six years & Mrs. George Hide
prandt, Of Washington. N. j., commit
ted suicide by drinking half d bottle Of
Her husband saved the re-
anaihaef or the poison until n few days
g when he swallowed it. Because Of
us 9 the styrchnine did not kill him.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-15

Mrs. Helen II, LIE Fevre, Of New
YORK. made q gift to New York univer-.
SHY OF 10000. recently in memory OF
her husband the late Dean Egbert LIE
feVre Tn Income will be another to-
ward the salary of the dean of tha
medical college of the university.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-15

a native OF Liverpool. Peter Adair,
81 ina since he was 14-he is now
From Lands End to John o. Greats he
q walked on three occasions. and he
has also since he reached the "allotted-
performed an extensive tour of
Great Britain and ireland
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-15

The largest private hord I. tie world
Of Bokhara. the Russian vassal state
" central Asia. According to the Turke-
stanskiye Kraf. the ameer possesses in
nus stronghold, u vault BIS feet long.
40 feet wide and 20 feet high, filled with
gold bars of coined gold.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-15
EWs BECOME OFFICERS
IN ARMY OF NJ

Rome, (via Paris), Oct. 1o.-Hereto-
fore, although there is no law prohib-
ting Jews from entering, no Israelite
oilcer existed in the German army,
news received here. more than ,s Z
Jewish officers have joined the Car
man army.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-15

Records IN the Chinese language for
use In Photographs nave greatly In
creased the sales in a music store in
China. The natives do not understand
the foreign music and prefer their W
Language on records
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-15

l1le Persian crown Is made of pure
gold, incrusted with precious stones,
n in accordance with custom q new
emerald OF great size has been added to
1t. The Pcrsian,s declare the crown is
1000 years old and belonged to Saladin.
As new stone is added at each corona
ton. It vas formerly the custom for
the crown to be suspended by a chain,
and for the shah to stand under it. but
now two sttstesmen place it upon the
Srufer's head.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-15

Church OF the Holy Ghost. at
Heidelberg. Is the only one in the world
N which both Protestant and Roman
Catholic services are held at the same
time. a partition wall in the center
don Tit-Eits.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-15

w blind crews with coxswains with
sight took part recently ina boat race
on h River Severn, England. They
were composed OF past and present stu
dents Of h College for the Higher
Education Of The Blind. Worcester.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-15

In Scituate a fox which had been re-
leased as game for the hunters proved
too il refused to run from the
dog that was released against it. but
a up 70 one OF the hunters. who tool
pity on it n picked it up.-BostoT
Globe.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-15

S#aSa d france fari1ers are experimenting
SMtthsSasHprOlidcgpo potato from Uruguay.
sSsK MISUNDERSTANDING itself with roots left
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-15

BY pumping a film of air between the
hull OF vessels and the water to reduces
u rtction.Sthe Belgian government hopes
tpsave its channel steamers - her
cent OF their coal consumption,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-15

As IA dairy business of the Neither
sslards: mas been transferred from the
farm toathe factory there has come a
tendency to- adulterate the cheese ana
butter With foreign substances.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-15
GERMAN PRESS ANNOUNCES
KAISER PLANS AN ACTIVE
CAMPAIGN TO DEAL DEATH
BLOW TO FORMIDABLE FOE

Information Received at Rome is to Effect That Emperor, Real
izing Strength of Great Brit ain, Intends to ~lnalgurate Ac
tive Measures Before English Can Get Full Forces In Op-
eraton-AdmiraI Won %Tirpitzs impending Departure to
Join Fleet In KieI Canal Pr esages Naval Battle.