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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-08-26

Washington. Aug. 23.-General Obre-
CONS reply to the Pan-American APP
peal for peace in Mexico, received here
today. politely refers the Pan-Ameri-
cnn confcrees to General Carrapza, for
their answer.
You may answer in my name 10 the
above mentioned gentlemen" said Cen
eral Ohregon, that I am transmitting
their Eote to Citizen Venustiano Car
rama. The communication denotes
clearly that the honorable gentlemen
who have signed it We're absolutely in
ignorance Of the solidarity of our move
nient and of the perfect control which
the first chief exercises over the whole
constitutionalist army. My opinion Is
thai if our sister republics are, as
believe them to be. animated by lofty
principles Of morality and sincerely de-
..rc for our beloved Mexico a future of
peace n prosperity and are ready to
lend their aid to accomplishing it, they
could do so by the mere act Of not
allowing themselves to be misguided by
false information or interruptions in
sluences and allow the constitutional
ist administration to end it's work OF
pacification and to establish a really
democratic government. In this case the
Mexican people would look upon The
brother country with profound graft.
tEde and sympathy"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-08-26
DEAD IN
ST. LOUIS FLOOD
Lives of Thousands Endangered
BY Tropical Storms North
ward SWeep-ToWns In
illinois Suffer Greatly.

storm which Yesterday swept
northward, crossing illinois and
touching Chicago, was central over
Indiana today II movirs east, ac-
cording TO the local weather
bureau. 1t was somewhat de-
creased in energy today. but high
winds and heavy rains still fol-
lowed in its path.
st. Louis. Mo. Aug. 23.--Ileven per
sons. 20 of whom We're negroes, are
known to have persisted in the flood
that swept the west and southern
parts of ST. Louis and some OF
yesterday. and two persons are miss
ing. Nine bodies were found today,
one that OF n white woman and eight
those OF negroes. The missing are
negroes.
The wind and rain storm vas an off
shoot of tl,e storm which swept Texas
earlier in the week. 1t did damage
estimated at several million dollars to
crops and other property. seriously i'm
paired transportation and wire facil!-
ties and endangered thousands of lives.
st. Louis, its suburbs and neighbour
ing Illinois towns, suffered most from
the flood waters which followed the
storm. Seven to nine inches of rain
fell in "a hours.
Al East Alton, a 100-foot section OF
the new levee gave way and a wall of
water from the Wood river rushed to-
ward ,ae towns of Woodriver. Ben
bow n East Alton, but w horse
men who had stood watch at the levee,
raced leo yards ahead of the oncoming
water calling right and left: Run for
your liyeS!"
In less thar ar hour the three towns
were covered with 10 feet of water, but
not a soul had fingered. The popula-
ton of Woodriver and Benbow City
raced for West Wood river, While resi-
dents of East Alton took refuge in
Alton.
Springfield. Mo-. reported that the
damage to the Ozark peach crop would
exceed $500, 600; the damage to corn is
estimated at near $1,000, 900; real estate
men believe the aggregate property
damage to st. Louis buildings will be
III the vicinity of 1000, 600.
The flood waters receded rapidly to-
day and. as the waters Went down, po-
licemen, firemen and national guards
meH searched The houses for missing.
City sewers, with the cessation OF
rain. drained Off rapidly the waters
that had flooded streets in the west
part of town.
BY far the greater part of st. Louis
was not affected by the storm, other
than by the Inconvenience the heavy
downpour caused, n the flood dam
age was limited on the west side of the
Mississippi river to a long and narrow
strip along the southern, through the
southwestern and along the western
parts of the city. Suburbs adjoining
this section were damaged and resi-
dents of other suburbs were ~inconveni-
enced ny the discontinuance of subur-
ban trains and traction service.
Transportation service was rapidly
rcsuming q normal condition today.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-08-26
.IFrom Tho Tribune Bureau.l

Washington. Aug. 23.-Unless extern
uating circumstances which are not
yet revealed are shown to exist in the
case Of the sinking OF the Arabic, the
administration will soon have to de-
eide what action it must take in sat
isfaction for a German act which was
deliberately unfriendly."
The question most freely discussed
in Washington today is this: will
the United States break diplomatic
relations with Germany?"
A deep seated feeling prevails here
that things are headed for rapid de-
velopments in that direction.
No are public men here blind to
the obvious fact that If diplomatic re-
lations are broker the consequence of
such a course one or later will prob
ably be a state of open war with Ger
many.
Moreover, to a greater extent than
at any time except the days following
soon after the sinking Of the Lusitania
there is a revived discussion Of wheth-
er Germany is really seeking to drag
this nation into the European con
flict, thinking that thus munitions will
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-08-26

known deaths from the hurricane, both
for Galveston island and the main
land Of southeast Texas today stand
at 200.
Washington, d. c., Aug. 2s.-Gov-
ernor Ferguson, of Texas. today tele-
graphed President Wilson that the loss
of life from the tropical storm along
the Texas coast will not exceed 300,
and hat estimates Of the damage have
been greatly exaggerated. He said
the situation was under control. The
message was in reply to a message
from President Wilson Offering sym
pathy and assistance.
Galveston, Tex, Aug. 21.-Mayor
Fisher, of Galveston, today said 1t was
probable that the citizens there WOULD
e an appeal to the Texas legislature
asking that they be given an extension
upo their taxes in order to meet the
big financial drain caused by Mondays
storm.
The people, according to the mayor,
already are discussing additional grade
raising and filling to meet the new
problems which the latest storm
brought to light. A wall inclosing the
inner arb has been suggested as a
protection in case Of further storms.
Work continued at increased speed
, upon the cleaning up of he city, ev-
cry available man being put to work
by the authorities. II was promised
that before night water in fair supply
would be coming into the city through
the big main from Alta Iona.
Galveston. Tex, Aug. 21.-The fourth
day after the cessation of che Of the
most severe storms Galveston has ever
experienced. found this city gradually
but steadily approaching normal. Last
night the city still showed plainly the
distressing effects Of storm and d
waves, but the worst Of the damage
had been more or less remedied. n
putting OF the city in order was pro-
crossing as rapidly as possible. Fear
apparently had been eliminated of a
food shortage and communication with
the outside world by wire had been es-
tablished. Two Western Union wires
n a Southwestern telephone company
wire were working via the submarine
cables to Virginia Point and overhead
to Houston. Wireless communication
had been established between this army
transport Buford and other ships in the
harbor with the radio station at Port
Arthur.
Need For Water Worst.
One disappointment was the failure
to bring water from the municipal res
ervoir to he city. Early in the day Of
ficials expressed the belief that before
night the great main between here and
Alta Iona would be repaired and
fresh water would be available to aug
ment the limited water supply which
had been allowed for drinking and
cooking, that clothing could be washed
and bath tubs be used. but the water
did not arrive. Gas was in use last
night in part Of the business district,
but the plant had not resumed full OPP
erations. There was no power for
operating the city electric plant.
The Evening Tribune, which since
Tuesday has been issuing a sheet 12x1S
inches, yesterday afternoon issued -four
pages of seven columns Of regular size,
printed on presses operated by power
from motor trucks.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-08-26

London. Aug. 23.-Thc Russian field
armies are fighting desperately, but
vainly, to check the crush Of the Ger
mans n Anstrians. Novogeorgievsk,
the last Polish fortress to hold out, has
fallen. Ossowetz. to the north OF Po-
land, has resisted the invaders thus far
only because OF the marshy nature OF
the surrounding country, which pre-
vents the Germans from employing
their heavy guns effectively.
South CT Brest-Litovak. Field Mar
shall Won Mackensen's forces have pen
etrated far beyond the Bug. Other Ger
man armies east OF that river -ender
Blalystok-B rest-Litovsk line virtually
impossible.
Gulf Battle RACES.
The mysterious naval battle in the
Gulf Of Riga was still in progress at
the time O. the latest report from Pc
trograd, which, however, gave no de-
tails as to the magnitude Of the ac-
ton.
Along the other fronts no important
changes are recorded, with the exoep-
ton Of the French admission of .nabil-
ity to hold the Lens-Arras cross roads,
recently captured.
Diplomatic Progress.
The diplomatic problem in the near
east has been brought appreciably near
er a solution by the formation of q
Greek ministry under tho premiership
of M. VeniZelos and the indications
that the uncompromising attitude OF
the military faction in Serbia against
Bulgaria's claims are being broken
down.
After 4S hours of unusual activity,
resulting In a heavy toll of merchant
men traversing the naval war zoro
German submarines apparently have
been withdrawn to their bases. Re-
lief is expressed that the White Star
liner Bow is safely in port. 1t is now
definitely established that only two
Americans, who We're passengers on
the Arabic, are missing.
Paris, Aug. 21.-The Italian ambas-
dispatch to the Matin, a been in
structed to hand to the porte 8 note
asking for a formal categoric state
| men as to the departure of the Italians
for the Turkish possessions. The note
Is couched in terms admitting of no
evasion. Without being an ultinatum,
it calls upon the Turkish government
to declare yes or no whether Italians
will be permitted to leave, and when.
Berlin, (via London), Aug. 21.-Thn
Germans have captured the Russian
town Of Bielsk. % miles south of
Bialystok and nave driven the Rus
slams over the Biala river, according
to an official announcement given oct
today by the German army head
quarters staff.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-08-26
ANDE| !: RS0N IS
E:LCIN WINNER
illinois Two-Day Motor Event
Sees Faster Time Than That
of Yesterday In 300
Mile Run.

EISLH, liz, Aug. A1.-Ill AuueiSOIl
rode into first money in this after
noon's auto race at Elgin, Ill. Ander-
BON yesterday won second money,
Cooper taking first in the Elgin race
program.
Elgin, Ill, Aug. 21.-Before the start
the Withdrawals of Alley and Patrick
were announced, leaving IL starters.
The contestants were sent away at ii
o'clock. 80 seconds apart in the follow
Ing orders; Jones, De Palma, Hender-
son. Anderson. O'Donneli, Cooper, Old
field, Chandler. Robillard. Burt, Hen
ming and Ruzane
At so miles the leaders with their
elapsed time. ranked as follows: Coop
er, :39:11; Anderson, :39:40; De Palma,
:40:07; O'Donnell, :40:36; Chandler,
:41:19. Buzane's car broke a crank
shaft on the back stretch.
BY making the fastest lap Of the meet
:06:24. Anderson at 100 miles. attained
this stage the leaders ranked: Ander-
son, 1:1S:25; Cooper, 1:1S:27; De
Palma, 1:19:5S; O'Donnell, 1:20:3 80;
Oldfield. 1:23:37.
On the 18th lap by prearrangement,
Brown relieved Jones as a driver. 1t
later and drive the last 100 miles of the
race. Standing at 100 miles: Chand-
Ter, 1885; Henning, 1:29:42: Hender-
son, 1926. Buzane appeared to be
out Of the race. Robillard was disqual-
flied on the 10th lap because of the
dangerous condition Of one Of his
wheels.
Anderson Ahead at $50.
Standing at $50 miles: Anderson,
1:56:49: Cooper. 1:57:32; O'Donnell.
2:0O:OS; DePalnia. 2:00:23. None Of
the leaders had stopped at the pits up
to this time, but at 176 miles Anderson
used 80 seconds taking on gasoline and
oil.
No Change at 200 Miles.
The leaders did not change
positions in the next 81 miles. At 201
miles the leaders were:
Anderson. 2:35:56: Cooper. 2:37:38;
O'Donnell, 2:39:58; De Palma. 2:40:5s.
Anderson's average IA 77.42 miles per
hour.
Henderson dropped out at $50 miles
with a broken time gear.
Standing of the leaders at 251 miles:
Anderson. 3:14:5l; Cooper, 3:l7:4s;
O'Donnell. 3:1S:51; de Palma, 3:21:11.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-08-26
NO GRAPE JUICE FoRLANs,Nc

Washington. d. c.. Aug. 21.-
AT the first official dinner Of the
new secretary Of state, Robert
Lansing, to be given Monday
night for Cardoso, Brazilian
minister at Mexico City now
visiting here, the grape juice is
sue raised by Bryan will be In
volyed. The new secretary will
serve wines and revert 70 the old
custom,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-08-26
GIVE SKIPPER LOVING CUP.

Washington. Aug. 21.-A silver low
ing cup has been sen here by the
British government for Capt. Charles
E.. Blackler, master Of the American
steamship Ruby, of Philadelphia,
which picked up officers and men OF
the British ship Harpalyce, sunk in
the North sea by a German submarine
IN April 10.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-08-26
TWO IRISH ROMANCES
BECOME ARABIC TRAGEDIES

Salt Lake City. Utah, Aug. 21.-Miss
Mary English, whose name appears In
the Arabic list OF missing, was a youEg
Irish girl on her way to Salt Lake to
marry 7. J. Kavanangil, of this city.
Patrick Fitzgerald, also in the list OF
missing, was a young Irishman ac-
companying her to Salt Lake. where
he planned to establish a home preiim-
mary to marrying her sister. who re-
manned In Ireland.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-08-26
CONVICT POLICE AssAILANTs.

Boston, Aug. 21.-Jail sentences
varying In length from three to Is
months were imposed today on four
men convicted of assau,ting policemen
and rioting in connection with the do
parture Of several hundred Italian re-
seryists for Italy last Sunday.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-08-26
COTTON pEcLARATloNYTo-
MORROW.

Paris. Aug. 21.-The foreign
office announces that the Jour
male official tomorrow will con-
tain an announcement by the
French anil British governments
declaring cotton absolute con-
traband of war.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-08-26

Washington. Aug. 2a.-It was
announced at the state department.
today that Ambassador Gerard
probably will be directed to call
the German governments atten-
ton to the sinking Of the White
Star liner Arabic and to invite
an explanation.
This was the first indication
from any official sourc that Ger
many would have an opportunity
to give the reasons for the attack
apparently in disregard of Pres
ident Wilson'S solemn warning that
such al act would be regarded as
deliberately unfriendly.
The state departments attitude
is that If the German government
has any facts which in its opinion
go to mitigate the circumstances
of the attack the Berlin foreign Of
flee should have opportunity to
present them.
Today's announcement moreover
indicates that before President
Wilson takes any action there may
be some exchange of diplomatic
communications.
1t is understood that the state
departments policy is to show the
utmost elaboration consistent
with the delicate question and to
omit no opportunity OF avoiding
a severance of relations with Ger
many SO long as there is a reas-
enable expectation that a suffi-
oient excuse can be given for the
sinking of the Arabic.
London. Aug. 23.-The British
government today authorized the
statement that the steamer Arabic
was not being conveyed when she
was torpedoed by a German sub
marine.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-08-26
RUSSIANS GET AVIATOR.

London, Aug. 21.-Russian gunner
have brought down a Zeppelin that was
approaching wilma, according t O a dis
patch to the Reuter- Telegram company
from Petrograd today.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-08-26
RUSSIANS BATTLE
VA|NLY TO STEM
TEUTON|C ONRUSH
All Along Great Line German
Armies Forge Ahead Despite
Desperate Resistance of
Slavic Forces.
NAVAL BATTLE MYSTERIOUS
Italy Issues Near Ultimatum to
Turkey Requiring Immediate
Advice Concerning Ital-
ians In Porte.
NAVAL BATTLE MYSTERIOUS

London. AUG. 25.-:hree Russian
warships and one German wsrship, all
small vessels, have been sunk in the
battle in tho Gulf Of Riga. Announce
ment to this effect was mace today.
Two other German warships were put
out of commission during the engage
ment. One ran ashore and the other
was damaged.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-08-26

Naples. (via Par!s). Aug. "a
dispatch to the Mattino from SALON.
Xxi said that Bulgaria has c
trated 100000 troops on the Turk
iSh frontier.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-08-26
MEX|CANS FIRE ON
i. S. CAVALRYNEN
Army of 5000 Gathers al
Santa Cruz Near Border
Oregon Refers Peace Ap-
peal to Carranza.

Washington. Aug. ga detach-
ment Of American cavalry was fired
upon yesterday while on a practice
march between Ranch 80 and Lo-
chiel, Ariz., by Mexicans over the
border line. General Funston, in
reporting the incident to the war
department today, said 1000 Mexi-
cans, under General Gales, were at
Eanta Cruz, near Lochiel.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-08-26
EXPECT PRESIDENT Will STRIKE SUDDENLY

State of War Would Likely Follow Dismissal Of Ambassador
Won Bernstorff-FeW Believe Failure of LANSING to Strike
Effective Note Will Be Followed BY Complete Surrender
of Principle Involved.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-08-26
WASHINGTON FEARS ARABIC
CASE WILL DRIVE U.S.. TO
SEVERANCE OF RELATIONS

Won Tirpltz Element of German Navy In Favor Of Kaiser Who
Has Offered Thanks For Effective Work In Blockade.
Interests of America Appear to Have No Place In Ragard
of German Government.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-08-26
200 KNOWN DEAD
ON TEXAS COAST
Governor Ferguson Advises the
President Storm Toll Will Not
Exceed 3OO-Damage Es-
Inmates Exaggerated.

Galveston. Tex. Aug. 23.-Total
known deaths from the hurricane, both
for Galveston island and the main
land OF southeast Texas today stand
at 200.
The Detroit times., 1915-05-06
By Ethel
Lloyd
Patterson

chance to live in my own way and
mould my own destiny. So l
turned with the best smile | could
muster and opened my pocketbook
and gave Mrs. Brown the six dol
lars and fifty cents board in ad.
vance. and asked her what time she
would have dinner.
As / spoke, / shiyered involun-
tarily. and my landlady explained
TO me that this hall room was a
little cold at times: but only when
the wind was from this side OF the
house. which almost never hap
pened. At other times | would be
quite comfortable. was too tired
10 question her explanation--too
weary TO want to do anything but
rest; and so she left me and closed
the door, sank down alone upon
the bumpy straw mattress OF my
bed. and fixed my eyes upon my
horrible green painted walls. was
trying in my imagination, to see
past them; to divine, II l could.
what the future held for me.
The Detroit times., 1915-05-06
.F.b. H|bbLER
IN new ROLE
Asks Permission to
Adopt Three-Year-
Old Boy

Frank B. Hibbler, politician. al
legged gambler and proprietor OF the
Harrington hotel, appeared in new
role, Wednesday morning. in the OF
fee OF the probate court.
Hibbler. arrested Saturday night
and mysteriously released; Hibbler
who is recognized as ruler of the big
green craps" table in the rear room
OF the basement in the Harrington.
Acame into the Office leading a gol-
den-haired, blue-eyed boy of three by
the hand. With Hibbler and the lad
were Mrs. Hibbler and Mrs. Leah
Fletcher, mother Of the child.
Il want to adopt him." said the
proprietor OF the Harrington. And
Willie. the red-cheeked lad In the
neat Norfolk, seemed to clutch Hib-
bler's hand little tighter, and en-
JOY the whole procedure immensely.
Hibbler filed papers, petitioning the
probate court to name him and his
wife, Emma, as legal guardians of
the boy. The papers are only for
NAL. They tell nothing OF the story
OF the alleged gamblers affection
for a lad OF three.
What about it," asked Hibbier.
when approached by Times report
er. Nothing, just now, because the
court hasn't given the boy to us yet
What's more, you fellows have writ
The Detroit times., 1915-05-06

The worlds production OF artifi-
cial silk is about 2O,oOO,ooo pounds
year.
The Detroit times., 1915-05-06
for sheriff oakman.

received for Sheriff Oakman.
This In Mr.. Churchill. OF the Chi
cago Pneumatic Tube Co.." said the
voice. send those Ave men out to
our plant Wei take care OF them. 3"
A Mrs. Heitt. OF No. 4i9 Second
ave-. also offered 20 do what she
could 10 aid the men. Capt. Patrick
Burnes and Charles BROMLEY. whose
addresses were not taken at the jail.
also volunteered TO stand by the
men who wanted 70 go straight
More than a dozen persons called at
the sheriff's once Wednesday TO Of
fer assistance.
Two OF the Ave men had served
four years for grand larceny. One
had been In the reformatory three
years. after having been convicted
OF criminal negligence In connection
With an automobile accident. A
fourth had done" two years for lar
ceny. while the NTH. the youngest
OF the party. had served two years
for forgery.
One OF the four.year men was 80
years old when he entered the
prison.
THAT mans showing from now on
will be a valuable study for those In
terested In criminology." commented
Sheriff Oakman. "A man OF that
age naturally has habits that are
well formed and deep-set He asso-
ciated with convicts for four years.
What will he do. now that he has
chance? II you had seen the look
In his eyes this morning. there could
be only one answer. He'll make
good.
Take the youngest one--the for
ger. lie was 20 years old when he
was convicted. He came from a
good family. lie passed about 80
bad checks, I am told. and despite
all his family could do to make a
settlement. he went TO prison. IL l
never do another days work. I'll
keep tab on that chap. just TO see
how he turns out"
Charlie Daniel chugged away 10
the Ford plant with the fve who
won their chance OF redemption be-
cause they showed an inclination 10
abide by law and righteousness In
an hour when other men--even
those who had never tasted OF the
bitterness OF prison life--might have
fallen into evil ways. They went
to work at once these men with
black marks chalked against their
life records. II they remain at
Fords six months under the profit
sharing plan, they will earn IS a
day.
II they do
That leads to the conjecture:
What will the Times have 10 say.
when II prints chapter three7
The Detroit times., 1915-05-06
Beth; The Girl
Who Went Right
No. 2l-OUT IN THE WORLD.

AS long as youth has an INFINITE
FUND Of courage TO draw upon II need
not be pitiod when It's bank account
runs low.
The Detroit times., 1915-05-06
MAN ACCUSED
OF CHOKING AND
ROBBING SISTER

Charged with choking his sister.
and robbing her OF s34.20. with
which to buy liquor. Clyde George,
35 years old. OF No. 2l4 Brainard-
St, was locked up in the central
station by Patrolman John BONNER
scheim. early Wednesday morning.
George came here from the south.
in January, 10 make his home with
his sister. Mrs. Hugh Hunter, the
police say. and he had been on a
spree most OF the time since. It is
said When he arrived he had be-
tween $500 and $1,000. but had
squandered all OF the money.
When Mrs. Hunters husband ar
rived home at $50 o'clock. Wednes-
day morning. from his work as night
Waterman. his wife. Nettie, told him
that George had choked her, and
robbed her OF 1920.
Hunter set out in quest OF his
brother-in.law, and found him on
the Michigan Central docks, badly
intoxicated. Hunter took him to
police headquarters and turned him
over to Patroiman' Bommerscheim.
Detectives were later sent out to
investigate, and found $50 OF the
money hidden in the house.
They are not certain whether
he overlooked that amount In the
robbery.