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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-29
TRAMPING AS A
DODGE

So soon as the result of primary bal
loting in March last became known,
Governor Byrne began tramping about
the state, returning to Pierre about
the first day of each month to draw his
monthly salary allowance; along with
his salary voucher it was his custom to
file a robust, yet itemized expense &C
count, in which the state was charged
with meals at So so each, sleeping car
and passenger fare, and the like; this
expense was run up during the times
he was abroad building political fences.
The governor AYERS that he seldom
talked politics only at such times that
''the cars were late" The old ring
rooster has showed renewed activity
the past year in attempting to
further his candidacy. During the
fiscal year. beginning June 30, 1918. and
ending June 80, 1914, Governor Byrne
drew from the state treasury the sum
OF S554.OO for travelling expenses, as is
indicated below:
TRAVELLING EXPENSES
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-29
Z SPLENDID ENDORSEMENT

when ! candidate for governor two
lJsGts ago. Ed. S. johnson received a
~najority of 697 more votes in Yankton
county oyer Governor Byrne and in Au-
rp1a county, where he is also well nown
~ received . majority of GIL. When
th0speople ii. q mans home community
have such faith in him, he is a safe man
~ tie 20. Vote for him for United
0tAtes senator on November 3.-Grant
County Review, republican.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-29

j. F. Thomas is q candidate for mem
Der of the county board of commission
ers from the Second district = First
and Second wards--and he should be
given the majority vote. His opponent
is a member of the city commission
which. in the minds of many. is quite
sufficient for him. The election of MI.
Thomas would give us a better admin
tration of county affairs
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-29

Aside from the fact that the navy
AZ Is 600 men short and twelve bait
lleships aren't manned, and there Is
an insuficiency Of torpedoes and
scout cruisers and anxiliaries, and
the feet hasn't had manelvers or
battle practice fortWo years-aside
lfrcm these little deficiencies the navy
y saidstobesin really excellent CON
9dition.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-29

For member board of county commits
sioners from the Third district, the
name of Henry German is presented.
He is a farmer whose private business
affairs are offered as evidence that the
official duties expected of him will be
transacted in a manner entirely salts
factory to the people of the county.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-29
THE DEMOCRATIC TICKET

1anFH{ -
For United States Senator
Edwin s. Johnson, of Yankton.
For Representative in Congress
lst District, Theodore M. Bailey. Sioux Falls.
sud District. John N. King. st Lawrence.
srd District, Harry Candy. Wasta-
For Governor
James w. McCarter. of Bowdle.
For Lieuteuant- Governor
John T. Heffron. of Deadwood.
For Secretary of State
J.E. Bird, Of Watertown.
For Attorney General
Louis w. Bicknell. Webster.
For State Auditor
Chas. B. Fousek, of Pukwana.
For State Treasurer
Jacob Fergan. of Parkston.
FOR Commissioner School and Public Lands
w. J. Toner, of Stool.
For Superintendent of Public Instruction.
viii Chamberlain. of Utica.
For Railway Commissioner. End District.
Orson Clark, of Mobridge.
ntats Chairman H. ]. Rock, Aberdeen
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-29

Springfield (Mass,) Republican: The
elections will determine whether the
people prefer another congress controll-
ed by President Wilson for the balance
of the term, o. a congress that would
not be able even to control itself, much
less the president.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-29

AS sheriff. &. M. Quinn has served
the people faithful and well-has ever
been on the job. In the discharge of
official duties he has given to all equal
privileges. All should consider his
claims for reelection, and if this is
done the majority vote will hang heavi-
ly upon his side.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-29

The fact that the emissary of the
Carranza faction in Mexico under
took the assassination of Villa does
not speak loudly in favor of the bur-
ial of the the Ratchet and the amalga-
nation of the two interests. The en-
issary was executed after he had con-
fessed his mission.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-29

Nothing can be urged against Char
ley Sullivan, candidate for register of
deeds, and a comparison of the qualif-
cations of the two candidates is alto
gether in his favor. as he possesses all
the business qualifications of his oppo-
nent, and many more.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-29

If this country were at war with
Mexico, the cost would probably exceed
$500, 900, 900. If we were drawn into
war with another first class power, con
gress would be compelled to give at
least a billion as a starter. AS it is, a
light tax on beer and whisky foots the
hill.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-29
COUNTY

For State Senator
Edward Sutton, OF Sully county.
For Representative
N...B. Gcarhart. Of Pierre.
For Treasurer
A. G. Latta. of Harold,
For Auditor
Z. ]. Hartnett, of Pierre.
For Register Of Deeds
c. ". Sullivan, of Pierre.
For Sheriff
E. NJ. Quinn. Of Pierre.
TorSuperintendentlof Schools
Margaret M. Linden.
For Assessor
George Coates. of Canning.
For Surveyor
U. s. Grisgs. of Pierre.
For Coroner
Dr. G. N. Hollister. of Pierre.
For Party State Proposalman
Frank Kantowski. of Pierre.
For State Central Committeema
James Holm. Of Pierre.
ID Mamber Board of County Commissioner
srdiDiatrict. Henry-1Gorma Harold.
1nd District. J. E. Thomas.
Ath Distrlct. J.. scholtz.
For Constables
0epAss K3ss. Breton: John o'Dowd. Canning:
David Exc. Byron.
Yor justices Of the Peace
10 1surks. Canning; J. J. Scott. Harold;
Anos Wiley. Raber.
0~1Chaanman : : l.. E. Cummings. Pierr
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-29

James w. McCarter was born in Cam
daa, u 1872, is of Scotch-Irish decent;
N religion, Presbyterian. Up toI897
snd four years prior to that year he
taught school in Minnesota. Took up
the study Of law in Indiana in 1897 and
after completing course opened law
offices in Bowdle, this state, in 1900.
he has served as states attorney and
county Judge; ii the present county Judge
ofsEdmunds county. and also city attor-
ney Of Bowdle. He was united III mar
5riagein 1902 70 Matilda ]. jacobson Of
EdmundsscountY
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-29
a. G. ~sATTEKLEE.
,.caUNTy OFFICIAL PAPEH

9ntered & the Post-O Office at Pierre. South Da'
kota. = mail matter Of the second class.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-04
ALLEGED LOOTERS
OF NEW HAVEN
AGAIN SUED
Stockholders Demand Funds
Wasted
IN BUYING TROLLEY LINES
Plaintiffs Also Seek to Stop Payment
Of Deficits on Sub
sidsry Lines

New York, Aug. "A stakeholder S
suit was filed in the United States
District Court yesterday asking that
the estate of j. p. Morgan and the re.
ceivers and officers as we'll as some
of the former receivers of the New
Haven Railroad be forced to make an
accounting for the many millions OF
dollars alleged to have been misap-
propriated by the New Haven in ac-
quiring subsidiary railroads, steam
ship lines and trolley lines.
The complaint asks that receiver
be appointed, not for the New Haven
corporation, but 10 take charge of the
disbursement to stockholders of any
moneys that may be recovered by the
New Haven stockholders through the
suit. The action is virtually design
ed to hold the directors responsible
according TO the suggestion of the In
terstate Commerce Commission in its
report on the New Haven road re-
Gently.
The directors, the complaint alleg-
es, were well aware of the signif-
canoe of all the acts by which they
permitted the Interpretations. I'm
less restrained by a court injunction,
the complaint says, the directors are
now likely TO authorize the further
diversion of $3,64S,OO0 of the funds of
the road in order to make up a de-
ficit in the fixed charges and operat
ing expenses OF the New York, West
chester and Boston Railroad and the
Connecticut and Rhode Island troll
ley lines. The complaint alleges that
these corporations are now insolvent
and that the disbursements will be a
total loss to the road
In addition the complaint asks that
all stock issues floated in the ABSORB.
ton of other transportation compan-
les be declared null and void.
The complaint lays the financial
difficulties Of the road to the door OF
what it styles the "triumvirate,' con
sisting of the late j. =. Morgan. Char
les S. Mellen and VIM. Rockefeller
who, according to the complaint con
spircd in violation of the Sherman
law TO secure a monopoly of transpor
tation facilities in New England to
the dctrimcnt of the New Haven
stockholders whose money was used
in tho consequent purchases.
Tho firm of j. p. Morgan. during
the life of its founder. the complaint
says, profited to the extent of at
least s75.4OO,O0O in the misappropria-
ton of New Haven moneys. This
money was 'set off, TO the estate of
the late J. 2. Morgan after the latter
died the complaint says. For this
reason the present ]. p. Morgan
Lewis Herbert c. Satterlee, executors
under the will of the late j. Z. Nor
gan, are named as defendants.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-04
MEXICAN AFFAIRS
ARE AGAIN ON
VERGE OF WAR
Carranza Refuses To Deal With
CarbajaI
VILLA FAvoRS cARBAJaL
carranza's Arrogant Demands Have
Turned Sentiment of Capital
Against Him

Mexico City, Aug. 3.--Another out
break of general fighting seems to
have been made almost certain by
the refusal Of Gen. Carranza to ne
gotiate with the delegates represent
ing provisional President Carbajal
and the report that Villa is dssatis-
fed with the attitude of the Constitu.
tionalist leader and may join Carba-
lal against him,
Ills delegates having been rebufiod
by Carranza. President Carbajal APP
piled to the United States Govern
ment which advised him to surren.
dered unconditionally. Carbajal pro-
tested and the United States Govern
ment sent a still longer despatch also
urging what amounts to uncondition-
al surrender.
The result is that Carbajal will
probably decide to fight He has at
bis back 10000 regulars upon whom
he can depend because their officers
face only death if surrender is
made ON Carranzas terms.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-04

BENNlNeToNlANs ABROAD
Principal F. 3. Mabrey and Howard
BIackmer Stranded in England

The difficulties that American
tourists are experiencing abroad be
cause oil the war complications thai
are becoming more formidable every
hour were brought home TO residents
OF this village today when Mrs. S. NJ
Blackmer received a cabegram from
Principal +. b. Mabrey of the Ben
nington high school stating that he
and Mrs. Blackmers young son How
ard were stranded at Norwich, Eng,
without funds and with no apparent
possibility of obtaining money on
their letters of credit.
1t was impossible for Mrs. Black
mer to cable funds TO England and
she was at a loss to know how the
condition of her son and his tutor
could be relieved. After discussing
the situation with her friends, she
finally reached an arrangement
which it is expected will lift the in
structor and his pupil out of their
immediate difficulties. Through Mrs,
Robert Kendall of Winchester, Eng.
who is visiting her brother, Robert
S. Drysdale, cablegram was sent to
Mrs Rendall's bankers instfucting
them TO provide the stranded pair
with funds. Mrs Randall also COM
municated with friends in England
living a short distance from Norwich
requesting them to look up the Ben
ningtonians.
DR.. Cedric Sibley, son of Il. L..
Sibley, is in the city of Vienna where
he went some time ago for the purr
pose of taking Il special course at one
of the medical schools. Late last
week he exchanged cablegrams with
his father to the effect that he had
made arrangements whereby there
should be no anxiety on the part OF.
his friends regarding his safety.
Mrs. w. S c. Russell, wife of the
former principal of the Bennington
high school now residing in Spring
field, and Mr.. Russell's son, e. Stan
ton Russell, are in Paris and the hus.
band and father has had no word
from them since the international
trouble began. He had letter from
Mrs. Russell last Friday but it con
tanned no mention of war aud on
Friday he sent her cable message.
Mrs. Russell and the boy are
stopping with a private family II
Paris, she speaks French huently
and rs she is an experienced traveller
her husband his confident that she
will be able to extricate herself from
whatever difficulties she may Ell.
counter with less trouble than the
majority OF Americans who are
stranded on the continent.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-04
ENGLAND'S ULTIMATUM
German Navy Must Not Attack
French Coast Cities

London, Aug 4.-Sfr Edward Grey
told the House of Commons yester-
day that he had given France the as
surance that if the German fleet came
into the English channel or through
the North sea to undertake hostile
operations against the French coast
or shipping the British feet would
give all the protection in its power"
Toward the close of his speech, Sir
Edward Grey said, I'VE must be pre-
pared, and we are prepared to face
tho consequences OF using all our
strength at any moment, We know not
when, in order to defend ourselves.
Sir Edward Grey announced in the
House of Commons yesterday that a
telegram from the king of the Bel
gians made a supreme appeal to
Great Britain to safeguard the intes-
rity of Belgium.
Sir Edward Grey, British foreign sec
rotary. stated in the House of Com
mons yesterday that the House was
free TO decide what the British atti-
tude in the present European conflict
should be. Sir Edward added that
Great Britain had not committed her
self TO anything but diplomatic sup.
port. Sir Edward Grey requested the
House of Commons TO approach the
consideration of the European crisis
from the point of view Of British in
terests. British honor and British
obligations.
Sir Edward again requested the
House to deal with the issue before
II without passion, and he added:
when the documents are made pub
lie. it will be- seen how genuinely and
whole heartedly we have made ef-
forts To preserve the peace
Dealiag with the question of Great
Rritain's obligations, Sir Edward said
"Up to yesterday we had given no
promise of more than diplomatic sup
port. was asked at the time OF the
Algeciras crisis IL we would give arm
ed support and ! said | could promise
nothing 10 any foreign power unless
il received tho whole hearted sup
port of public opinion. | gave no
promise. hut told both the French
and German ambassadors that If wa
was forced on France public opinion
In the British isles would rally to
France" This part of the speech
was received with loud cheering.
Sir Edward stated that the British
feet had been modified and the
mobilization of the British army was
taking place. but that no engagement
had yet been made by the British gov
ernment to send an expedition
abroad. lie continued;
THE French feet is in the Mcditer-
ranean and the northern coasts OF
France arc defcnscless. II foreign
fleet engaged In war against those dc
fenseless coasts we could not stand
aside. We felt strongly that France
was entitled to know at once wheth-
G. in the event of an attack ON her
UNPROTECTED coasts. she could rely on
our support
Il gave the engagement 10 the
French ambassador last night that If
the German fleet goes into the Eng
lish channel o. into the North sea tn
attack French shipping or the French
coast the British fleet will give her
all the protection in its power That
answer is subject to the approval Of
Parliament. Il is not declaration of
war.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-04
FIRE AT THE STONE cRUsHER
Portion Of the Building Burned with
Loss Of About $500

Loss OF About 5000
The building which covered the
boiler, engine and crusher and the
new quarry on the Pownal road was
destroyed by fire Monday night caus-
ing a loss of between $500 and $500.
There is insurance of $25 on the
building and $4,000 boiler insurance
on the boiler, but the latter sum is
not available as fire protection.
The fire must have started about s
o'clock as it was shortly after this
hour that the news was conveyed TO
the village by telephone from the
farm house of Moses Wilson. Street
Commissioner Edgar S. Buss and
several men at once hurried to the
quarry. Trustee J. p Morrissey was
also quickly on the scene and
through the efforts of these early ar
rivals some of the property that
would have otherwise been destroyed
was saved.
The buildings burned were those
which covered the engine and boiler.
The building known as the elevator
and which housed the crusher was
not burned. Some of the parts of
the engine we're ruined and will have
to be replaced. The large belt run
ming from the engine to the crusher
was damaged beyond repair. How
much damage was sustained by the
boiler. If any. will not be known un-
til after an examination by a boiler
inspector. The trustees have al
ready telegraphed the insurance com.
pany to send an inspector at once.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-04
BRING AMERICANS HOME

Washington, Aug. 4.-Plans are
well under way today to bring home
all the Americans in Europe who de
sire to come.
FriscoI agents will be appointed in
each country involved in the war TO
supply money or credit for the
American visitors and President Will
son will be authorized TO use as much
money as is needed for the purpose.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-04
GAR ISSUES MANIFESTO
ssys All Russia VIII Rise As One TO
Fiqht

Fight
ST. Petersburg, Aug. 3.-Emperor
Nicholas today issued manifesto in
which his majesty outlines the events
leading up 10 the declaration of war
by Germany and then says that Rus
SLAMS viii rise like one man and will
repulso TIE insolent attack of the en-
envy
The text follows.
by the grace of God, we. Nicholas
III emperor and autocrat of all the
Russians, king Of Poland and grand
duke of Finland, etc, to all our faith.
ful subjects make known that Russia
related by faith and blood TO the Slay
peoples and faithful TO her historical
traditions has never regarded their
faio with Indifference.
But the fraternal sentiments of
tho Russian people for the Slavs have
been awakened with perfect unanim.
iiN and extraordinary force in these
last few days when Austria.Hungary
knowingly addressed 10 Scrpia claims
unacceptable for an independent state
Having paid no attention to the
pacific and conciliatory reply OF the
Servian government and having re-
jected the benevolent Intervention of
Russia, Austria-llungary made haste
to proceed to an armed attack and he
gan TO lombard Belgrade. an open
place.
Forced by the situation thus ere
ated TO take necessary measures OF
precaution we ordered the army and
the navy put on war footing. AT the
same time using every cndeavor TO
obtain a peaceful solution. Pourpar.
le IS were begun amid friendly rcla-
tons with Germany and her ally, Aus
tria, for the blood and the property OF
our subjects were dear TO us
Contrary to our hopes in our good
ncighborly relations of long date
and, disregardmg our assurances that
the mobilization measures taken were
IN pursuance of no object hostile t.
he: Germany demanded their mime
''tt'' NNf'f"ti'A i'iiNH AtNNAfN W
this demand. Germany suddenly dc
clared war OF Russia.
To-day it is not only the proicc
ton OF a coua;ry related TO us and
unjustly attacked that must be ac,
corded. but We must safeguard The
honor, the dignity and the integrity
OF Russia ana her position amcng the
eat powers
we believe unshakably that all
our faithful subjects viii rise with
unamimity and devotion for The de
Tense Of Russian soil. that Internal
discord Will be forgotten in tins
threatening hour. tha- the unity Of
the emperor with his people wiz be-
come still more close and that Iius-
sia. rising like enc man. viii repaleo
the insolent attack Of the enemy
With a profound faith in the JUS
tice OF our work and with agmnle
hope in omnipotent providence, IN
PRAYER We call Gods blessing on holy
Russia and her valian; troops.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-04
PLANS RELIEF MEASURES
Federal Reserve Board May Give Aid
to Leading Bankers

New York. Aug 2.-Secretary OF
the Treasury McAdoo with members
of the Federal Reserve board held a
long meeting to discuss relief meas.
ures for leading bankers. and il was
regarded as the most momentous con.
ference OF the kind ever held in this
country recently.
The clearing house called meet
ing to arrange for the immediate issu
ance. OF clearing house certificates.
Banks in many of the large cities
have completed arrangements to
take out many millions OF dollars OF
emergency currency tomorrow.
Recommendation have been made
TO savings banks and private banks.
of the state to enforce the 60.day
clause.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-04
FOX WAS a PET
When Caught Was Found to Be Wear
ing a Collar

\ small fox created some excite
ment Friday afternoon by putting in
an appearance in the center of VIII.
Jamestown. The fox ran across Main
street and down Water street. RUM.
ing into the lot of Charles s. Cole and
stating TO cross the river. Several
men rushed after it, some on one side
OF the bank and some on the other,
and the animal was unable to make a
landing and kept in the stream. FL
nally one man, motor cyclist. wad.
ed into the stream and caught him.
When he got him out of the water
he found that he had a collar and part
of chain attached TO II, and had
been in captivity. Inquiries were
made and it was ascertained that the
fox belonged to boy of Charles
Prindle on SOuihworth street. from
where it had escaped Consequently
the cyclist took il back to its owner
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-04
GERMANY DECLARES WAR ON BELGIUM
WHICH WILL INVOLVE GREAT BRITAIN
TO DEFEND GERMAN HONOR
Emperor William Made Speech to the
Relchstae

Berlin, Aug. emperor William
today made speech before the
Reichstag In which he declared that
Germany is prepared to fight the en-
tire world if necessary in defense OF
German honor.
He said that this war has been
forced on Germany by the scheming
of France and Russia to bring about
the ruin of Germany
News from Posen on the eastern
frontier tells of defeat of the Cos.
sacks by German force on the
banks of the Vstula river
The German took Al Russian pris-
oners and found Is dead on the field
while the German loss was only two.
The German force was hidden in a
dense forest and ambushed the Rus
sian advance The main body of
the Russians retreated.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-04
LOCAL OVERFLOW

Mr. and Mrs Henry +. Boardman
OF Old Bennington. who have been
on a trip to Europe are now in Ger
many.
Mrs. Altman r. Sweet OF School St.
left today for Revere Beach where
she will spend the month OF August
with her daughter. Mrs. L. L. Rick
ert.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-04
-
vlNoR c. EDGERToN
Former Resident Cies in Proctor
Hospital

Hospital
News was received this afternoon
of the death at the Proctor hospital
in Proctor yesterday Of Vinor c. Ed
gerton of South Wallingford. a for
mer well known resident OF Bcnning.
ton, following an operation for APP
penditicis. lie was &c years old.
Mr.. Edgcrton entered the hospital
n few days ago. lie had been in poor
health for several years. Mr.. Edger-
ton was formerly employed as book
keeper and stcnographer at the Of
flee of n. C. White company of North
Bennington which position he held
seven years.
lie left here last March for South
Wallingford where he had since re-
sided. lie was born in South Wall
ingford. Besides his parents. his
widow survives.
The funeral will be held from his
home Wednesday morning.