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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27
ITALY'S ARMY is LARGE

If Italy has l,zO0,o 600 soldiers mo-
bilized and fighting, as now claimed,
and ls9 fighting ships. her entrance
into the war on the side of the allies
is military asset of incalculabe
value to the enemies of Germany and
Austria.
The New York Times thinks that
the Italian army is not so large, but
none put it at less than a million
which even at the lesser figures means
a tremendous force Ii must now be
clear that the English and French
armies have been waiting for the
Italian decision, confident that it
would come their way before starting
the grand drive of which Lord Kitch-
ener has said so much. May is ahou1
over. Months ago, Kitchener said
the war would begin in May" If
the seven countries now lined up in
the war against the German allioe
can not during the coming summer
accomplish a more definite victory
than has yet been achieved, il would
seem to be clear that some sort OF
compromis6 must be worked out to
end the war which Is hurling Europe
towards bankruptcy to say nothing
of the burden OF sorrow it is putting
upon the homes of Europe.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27
SHEARING HAS BEGUN

Belle Fourche, May 81. The spring
lambiug season is we'll under way
through this section and shearing
season is on. Local growers report
a big percentage of lambs this season
and the weather has been very salts
factory for the work. 1t is believed
that the biggest and best crop of wool
ever turned out Of this section will be
marketed next month. Continuous
snow throughout the winter has left
the wool in clean condition and an
abundance Of feed brought the sheep
through without a break in the clip.
1t is estimated that two to two and
one-half million pounds will be
marketed from this point.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27
A SHORT CROP EAST

There has been an unusual lack of
rainfall all over New England and
the middle States, and in some sec
tions even in the western states.
This means a great deal to our
farmers IN those sections who depend
on the hay crop for the bulk of their
profits. 1t means great deal to the
dairymen who are dependent on their
pastures for the milk supply in the
season of the year when there is some
profit in milking.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27
THE FoURH UNIT, JUNE 8

public notice issued by the Secre-
tary of the Interior announces the OPEN
ing of the fourth Unit of the Belle
fourehe irrigation project, South Da-
kota, According to the notice the
lands wall be available for homestead
entry on and after June s. This unit
contains 10, 1876 acres of public land di-
Vided INTO l56 farms, ranging in size
| from 10 to SO acres of irrigable land.
The Belle Fourche irrigation project
embraces about 100. 900 acres of land in
Butte and Meade counties, this state.
lhe irrigabIe farms have general ell
ovation of 2, 500 feet above the sea level
and are surrounded by vast area of
grazing couutry affording some of the
finest live stock range in the west. In
the irrigated portion of the valley the
soils range from sandy loan to clay
loan. Practically all the crops of the
north temperate zone are grown here.
including apples, cherries, plums, and
small fruits, and the vegetables and
cereals OF the northern latitude. The
main crop. however, is alfalfa, and the
most profitable industries are dairyinp
and stock raising.
To secure one of the farms the entry-
man must proceed as follows: After
making choice of the farm unit he de-
si1es he will make formal homestead
entry at the land Office at Belle Fourche
accompanying same by certificate
from the project manager showing that
water right application has been made
and the proper water right charges de-
posted. lie will be required to pay
down five per cent of the construction
charge of $40 per acre of irrigable land
his initial payment will be $50. The re-
mainder of the, construction charge, $38
per acre, may be paid in fifteen annual
| installments, the first of which does
not become due for five years after fill
ing. The first five of these payments
| shall be S2 per acre each, and ttse re-
naming instal!ments 81 80 eachper acre.
| No interest is charged on deferred pay-
ments. There is an annual operation
and maintenance charge. For 1915 this
charge is Is cents per acre, which al
lows the settler one acre foot Of water.
Further quantities will be furnished at
the rate Of 60 cents per acre foot, This
operation and maintenance charge is
not due until March next.
Included in the Belle Fourche project
are number of large ranches, the own
ers of which have obligated themselves
to subdivide their holdings into small
| farms. These lands offer excellent op-
portunities for homeseekers of means
who are qualified to take up homeateads
on government land. The lands are for
sale at prices ranging from $25 to S75
| per acre on easy terms.
This unit has many advantages to the
home seeker. It is located in the vicin.
ity of the rapidly growing town of New
ell on the Chicago & North Western
railway.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27
REFER LIQUOR STATUTE

A referendum petition from Dead
wood, carrying some 5000 names, has
been filed with the secretary of state.
referring house bin No. IS Of the late
session, which corrected mistakes in
the Berch bill of 1918 so that now
saloons must get majority of all
votes cast on any subject to secure a
license. The Berch bill for the same
provisions was correctly considered,
but a mistake crept in and it became
law i'll the liquor interests favor.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27
LUMBERMEN ARE HIT

By the supreme court of the state the
state law that prohibits comtiaati tions
in restraint of trade has been sustain
ed.
The matter came before the supreme
court in an action by the state of South
Dakota against the Fullerton Lumber
Co., of Mitchell, appealed by the de-
PENDANTS, who were found guilty in the
circuit court for Turner county. The
j. H. Queal Lumber Co., was also a
defendant.
The court below fixed fines of 81, 1923
on each of the defendants and $3.50 or
each agent of the companies and these
fms are affirmed by the supreme court
and viii be paid unless the ease il ap
lpealed tnthe federal snpEeme court
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27
NOT A GUTTER

Argus-Leader: 1t is manifest that
Congressman Dillon likes his work in
Washington so well that he will seek
a denomination at the hands of the
voters of the first district. There Is
plenty of good congressional timber
in the first district but all the aspir-
ants for Mr. billions place should
not fail to realize the fact that the
direct primary, other things being
about equal. works in favor Of the
man who is in.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27
COMPLETES FINE LEGAL WORK

Judge j. Howard Gates of the su-
preme court, has rendered fine SER
vice in completely annotating the
state constitution, showing ali judi
cial interpretations affecting each
section as we'll as much historical
illustrative of it's meaning.
Under the initiative and referen-
dunn section he has given a list of all
acts initiated and referred with the
vote upon each.
A complete list Of all amendments
to the constitution with the vote upon
each is shown in the proper place
and each attempt to amend is noted
Judge Gates compared the proofs
with the original, official text, as
found in the secretary of state S
Office, and discovered that the print
ed editions in common use contained
many errors, some of which are very
material and entirely change the
meaning of the document. This an.
nexation will appear in the session
laws of 1915.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27
PLEA FOR A HEARING

Not long since minstrel company
was starting parade in Egan, this
state, when a. big gander waddled to
the middle of the street and began to
hiss.
One Of the double-in-brass actors
turned toward the fowl and angrily
exclaimed: sss.
Don't be SO quick - isnp = c.
.efusians Wait Till yosA - thasA0sl. ]. 6.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27
MERCHANT SHIPS SEIZED

Eighty Austrian and German vessels
new on Italian ports and valued at S.,0,-
100000 were seized Monday. Some of
them are among the finest ships in the
German merchant marine. They were
ordered interned at Genoa at the out
break of hostilities in Italy.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27
BALANCE OF TRADE BIG

Washington, d. c., May 25. Secre.
tary Redfeld told the cabinet tha t
America favorable trade balance from
August l until May 26 would exceed
5000, 900, ,0o0 beating all records. For
April there was completed balance of
sl23, S94, 093 For ten months com
plete, ending April 80, the balance is
1851 1853, ,319.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27
MlsTOoK THE TARGET

Philadelphia North American: Ger
man aeroplanes yesterday dropped
Possibly mistook them for orphans
homes or retreats for aged widows.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27
MILD BY COMPARISON

Wayne Herald: To people who
follow the events OF the European
war, the barbarities of the middle
ages will seem tame and void of
excitement.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27

"Make England neutraliZe the sea "
Alse make the military powers neu,
traliZe the land A free land is as
important as free sea, and more.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27

John Lockhart left Saturday for
the east, ticketed to Watertown.
Roosevelt did not libel Barnes.
Jury did not saw whether he could or
not. - Huron Huronite.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27

Nothing is more welcome in South
Dakota than the bright sunlight
which has been absent to an extra
ordinary degree this spring.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27

The Panama Canal seems to be deep
thing out those warships which we're
promised for an exposition demon
stration.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27

Secretary Daniels should feel more
than delighted with the speech of the
president while reviewing the navy.
1t was eulogistic Endorsement of
everything done by the head of the
intended as a reply to all hostile
criticisms.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27

Odd Fellows of the state will meet
next year at Hot Springs.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27

The poulation of Sioux City has in
reality passed the 10000 mark and is
destined to reach 81 900. The enumer-
ators have 10 days yet to complete
the census, and it is believed by
many that the population will now
go above the 81, 900 mark.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27

Holland is said to be buying ma
chine guns, fixed ammunition and
aeroplanes and other munitions of
war. Roumania is also preparing
for eventualities and Serbia has re-
covered it's second breath and is
ready TO go in again. The United
States is not needed to make the war
in Europe we'll patronized affair.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27

Lassen peak, in California, had a
special eruption Saturday night that
frightened the people for miles
around. 1t is throwing out rivers of
mud along with rivers of lava.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27

That is certainly good rule of the
Federation of Woman's clubs which
provides that while speakers can go
even beyond the truth in saying nice
things about their candidates they
must refrain from saying unpleasant
things about the rival aspirants.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27

The soldiers of england, France
and Germany all are reported to be
anxious for the war to end. The
soldiers of Italy, having less expert
enca, are clamoring for it TO begin.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27


The soldiers of Eng gland, France
and Germany all are reported to be
anxious for the war to end. The
soldiers of Italy, having less expert
ence, are clamoring for it TO begin.
Spain is the one European country |
that seems to be attending strictly to
her own affairs in relation to the
present war. Spain has been at war
recently enough to avoid repetition
OF the disagreeable experience.
Efforts are being made by those
interested in the matter to have the
tive-siXtbs jury law passed at the last
session, of the legislature referred to
the state at the next general election.
The cool weather and the rain is
giving the small grain chance to
grow long roots and many stools in
preparation for the general advance
in the early weeks of June. 1t has
been period of fortifying position.
e. B. heonard has purchased the
Cresbard Beacon of F. o. Mark and
has assumed charge of the paper.
Mr.. Leonard has announced the sus
pension of the Claremont Recorder,
which he published for number of
years.
That is certainly good rule of the
Federation of Woman's clubs which
provides that while speakers can 90
even beyond the truth in saying nice
| things about their candidates they
must refrain from saying unpleasant
things about the rival aspirants.
The poulation of Sioux City has in
reality passed the 10000 mark and is
destined to reach 81 900. The enumer-
ators have 10 days yet to complete
the census, and it is believed by
many that the population will now
go above the 81 900 mark.
Secretary Daniels should feel more
than delighted with the speech of the
president while reviewing the navy.
1t was a eulogistic Endorsement of
everything done by the head of the
navy department, and was doubtless
intended as a reply to all hostile
| criticisms.
| Holland is said to be buying ma
chine guns, fixed ammunition and
aeroplanes and other munitions of
war. Roumania is also preparing
| for eventuahties and Serbia has re-
covered it's second breath and is
ready TO go in again. The United
States is not needed to make the war
in Europe a we'll patronized affair.
/ Now comes Bolivia to the United
States for the request of million
dollar loan to tide her over the pinch
of the war. Bolivia's credit IN the
United States is good because she
has borrowed before and has paid
promptly. Gradually, the United
States is making herself solid with
South America.
Finally the Mexican capital has
been reduced to condition of out
lawry. A German diplomatic repre-
sentative has been assaulted and the
lives of other foreigners are under
threats. There is practically no
government in Mexico City. 1t is a
good opportunity for some enterprls-
ing nation to take hold.
j. B. Townsley, publisher of the
Gettysburg Courier News, has pur.
chased the subscription list and good
will of the Gettysburg Herald from
q. E. BacklaDd, and consolidated the
two papers. Mr.. Backland retained
the Herald plant, which he will move
to new location. This leaves Get
ktysburg with hut Ono naner.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27

Now comes Bolivia to the United
States for the request of million
dollar loan to tide her over the pinch
of the war. Bolivia's credit IN the
United States is good because she
has borrowed before and has paid
promptly. Gradually, the United
States is making herself solid with
South America.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27

Spain is the one European country
that seems to be attending strictly to
her own affairs in relation to the
present war. Spain has been at war
recently enough to avoid repetition
OF the disagreeable experience.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27

j. B. Townsley, publisher of the
Gettysburg Courier-News, has pur-
chased the subscription list and good
will of the Gettysburg Herald from
q. E. BacklaDd, and consolidated the
two papers. Mr.. Backland retained
the Herald plant, which he will move
to a new location. This leaves Get.
tYsburg with hut ono paper.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27

Finally the Mexican capital has
been reduced to condition of out
lawry. A German diplomatic repre-
sentative has been assaulted and the
lives of other foreigners are under
threats. There is practically no
government in Mexico City. 1t is a
good opportunity for some enterprls-
ing nation to take hold.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-06-11
Notice.!

IJFaT @IsffTs.
We wish n call vour attention % the
tenth annual session Of the Wess Virginia
Baptist WOman's District Convent,on
which viii be held with the Rock Hin
bsPtist church. June HIS, Rev. q. w.
Woody, pastor, Gary, w. Va.
Mn N. A Brown. Pres
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-06-11
Favors Colored Lawyer
Florida Senate Committee SAYS
They Should Be Allowed 10
Practice in This and Any Other
Professions.

Tampa. Nav 81 Although
the lower house of the Fold =
legislature voted bv a big una
joity TO disbar all colored lawyers
in the State, the Senate Judici
airy Committee reported unfavor-
ably on the bill. 1t ia expected
that the Senate will stand by the
com mittee and kill the bill.
The colored lawyers have the
support of the Tama Tribune. a
white paper which says:
There is no valid reason why
an honest cOlored man should
not be allowed to practice law or
any other profession in Florida.
and there is every reason why
be should be encouraged to de-
velop bis talents along profess
sional and other lines"
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-06-11
C0ALW00D
G[EAHI!IIn!!GGss

Mr.. Wade Brown has returned
from East K afford where he has
been visiting his sister.
Mr. Gales has returned from
Virginia where he was called on
the account OF the illness of his
father.
Mr.. David Brown left for Rad
ford where he will oe married.
lie was accompanied by Trig
Barnett.
Thursday evening about 800
O'Clock the death angle visited
the home of Mr.. John McClond
taking away his beloved wife.
Mrs. McClond was a mem Der OF
hhe St. Lukes and has lived here
a huber of year She leaves to
mourn their loss husband, one
sister and host of friends.
A precious one from US is gone.
A voice We loved is still;
A place is vanca in our qome.
Which can never more be filled
We are sorry to note that Mrs.
Nj. Cheatham has moved away
from here. she will be greatly
missed in the chpSeh work.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Haskins
fine BABY girl. Mother and
daughter are getting aleng fine.
Mr.. Wm. Robertson is expect
ing TO leave soon for his home,
East Radford.
You should worry" abou,
hard times. Men can olways
lind steady work here.
DR.. Shinall of Keystone was in
Town Sunday.
Sunday was our regular
preaching day. Rev. Gle mons
preached two able sermons.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-06-11

What the Negro in this coun-
try wants and the only thing he
rxpects of his white brother is
more just, fair and conservative
treatment. The black man of
today only wants to be given an
O dual chance on the market of
lie and business. They want
o be let alone and not driven out
of their homes and communities
necause some disappointed Of
tee seekers happened To have
resorted TO such unhallOwed
tactlcts out of pure cussedness
and political revenge. Colored
men. obey the law. attend to
your own business. Teach your
DOliteness and the beau
" of being industrious, then you
can demand fair treatmen from
all men.
Pay your honest debts. Don't
: pend more than you make, but
live within the bounds of your
means. Stop grumbling and
complaining. Live in peace and
contentment with your neigh
DOrs. Don't lock for nor EXPECT
any body TO worship you. VII
fol extravigance is both a sin and
a disgrace.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-06-11

State
1t has been the understanding
here that the County and City
authorities segregated that dis
trict in order TO minimize the
evil Influence Of the class of PEG
pie who are supposed to cUns.-.
mate society, that they should be
kept C1 the principal streets OF
the City and not modest respect
able people.
Whether it is best TO drive
that class OF people out Of the
City or segregate them is not
under discussion at this time,
we are dealing with condition
and since the highest officials in
he county anu q majority of the
c items of the city have agreed
u permit the cOnditiOntO exist so
long as il is kept within certain
bounds We ask Is it not better
that such places Of business as
restaurants, grocery stores. soft
drink stands. etc, be licensed in
that district than TO have the wo-
men who live there come out up
on the principal streets of the
city at all times to get what they
want Why even deny license
TO pool room keepers in that dis
trict when some OF the petition
ers themselves conduct pool
rooms on the principal streets?
These places To not harbor Grim
lnals nor obstruct the enforce
ment Of the law.
There is no more disorder in
the places OF Cinder Bottom than
m any other part of the city and
II is very seldom an arrest &C
ours there for any infrac:ion of
of the law-why then this sudden
virturOus wave that is causing
certain fro quent participants in
the pleasure of the district To
CAL upon the County Court to
deny license to men doing clean,
legitimate business.
The whole thing has the ear
marks of political spleen aud the
Court should Lot lend it's self in
its high and sOlem functions 10
the renting of it. IL any irregu.
la:itieS have occurred, they
should be investigated and al
sides given the opportunity To
be heard. But disappointed
politicians should not be permit
ted To close up any legitimate
business.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-06-11

spring company than the fellowship
OF the giant intellects that constrrcted
this marvellous industry and a Journey
along the pathway OF its DEVELOPMENT
Illuminated at every mile-post OF its
progress by the lightning flashes ~
brilliant minds. will be taken at a very
early date
A brief statistical review OF the in
dustry brings out its growth and mag
nitude In a most convincing and un-
forgetable manner.
Inc telephone service OF the United
States Is the most popular and efficient
and its rates are the cheapest OF the
telephone systems Of the world.
We are the greatest takers on earth
We send so per cent OF our communal
cations over the telephone. The world
has about 100000 telephones and ~
this number the United States has an
proximateiy $4,000 Europe 4oao 400
and other countries 300. 900 Acco-d-
ing 10 the latest world teIephone cen
sus. the total telephone investment is
N.SO6.0O0.OOO and OF this amount a
OS5.OO0OOO was credited to the Irni,ed
states. $636.0O0.OOO in Europe ana
sl4S.OOOOOo in other countries. The
annual telephone conversations total
2f.600.000.O00 divided as follows: IrnIt-
cd States 1850. 100000: Europe s 500
100000. and other countries 200 .OOO.-
600 The total world wire telephone
mileage Is 33,2G2.000 miles divided as
follows; United States 2O.24s.O 900. Eu-
rope l0.5S5.000. and other countries
$4,000. About six per cent OF
the worlds population and sixty-one
per cent OF the telephone wire mile
age IL IA the United States.