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After the number had been placed on the scoreboard Mir Me-
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-23
TAXATION IS Theme
OF OPENING ADDRESS
FOR COMMISSIONERS
Mitchell Mayor Urges Need For
Better Equalization Before
County Managers.

Mitchell. S. D.. Dec. 17.-"The future
hero Of our country will be the man
who formulates q practicable method
Of equalizing taxation" declared A. e.
Hitchcock, mayor Of Mitchell, and for
mer member of the state board of re-
gents, in an address last evening to the
county commissioners of South Dakota,
assembled here in their first annual
convention.
In speaking on The legislative
Needs of the County Commissioners
Association" Mayor Hitchcock as
serted that the most urgent problem
facing the county boards of the state
today is the reimbursement of present
taxation inequalities. The commits
sioners powers in this direction should
be extended, he believed. h law
should give them power, at present not
granted. to correct mistakes of assess
ment. The only legal remedy under
present law is for the individual to
pay the assessment, even though it is
admittedly wrong, file a protest with
the county treasurer and then sue the
county for the recovery of the amount
in question.
About rs commissioners from over
the state We're present yesterday after
the address OF welcome. William Braz-
zill, of Charles Mix county, president
of the association, made the response:
The commissioners were guests of the
Mitchell Commercial club in the eve
ming at a dinner in the city auditorium.
One Of the chief addresses was that OF
Lauritz Miller, states attorney for
banking department, who spoke on
What Is Expected OF a county Com,
missioner" The convention will
adjourn late his afternoon.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-23
GILLESPIE HOTEL IN
HOT SPRINGS BURNED
EARLY THIS MORNING
Department Store, Lower Floor,
Also Total Loss-Al Guests
Out In Safety.

Hot Springs, S. D., Dec. 20.-Many
hotel guests had narrow escapes and
thrilling experiences early this morn
ing when the Gillespie hotel here a
destroyed by fire. The blaze started
in the furnace room shortly after mid
night, spread rapidly to the elevator
shaft and to the upper part of the
building, soon getting beyond control.
On account of the elevator being
out of commission, the guests on the
upper floors had TO come down the
stairway and the ream of men and
women added to the excitement. Spe-
cial couriers fastened to all parts of
the hotel, making sure that all guests
were aroused and removed from the
building.
The Gillespie was "A four-story struc-
ture, stone finished exterior, with 90
rooms, and was built about rs years
age. 1t has been operated for he past
10 years by C. G.. Fargo, who is at
present in Idaho. His wife and son
We're in charge Of the property at the
time of the fire.
1t is estimated that the loss on the
hotel property is about 100000, with
$4,000 of insurance. "A number of
guests lost all OF their baggage.
On the ground floor of the hotel
building a large department store was
operated and h stock and fixtures
of this establishment were q total loss.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-23
SETTLERS ORGANIZE TO
COMBAT WITH RuSTLERS

Pierre, S. D., Dec. 15.-Live stock
rustling in the western part of the
state has resulted in the organization
of protective associations at a number
Of places, to take active steps toward
putting a stop to the thefts. The
rustlers at present are showing ac-
tivity ove that section from the Mis-
souri, river to the western part Of the
Black Hills, and from Nebraska. into
North Dakota.
YANKTON-The death occurred here.
very suddenly of Mrs. George D. Brown.
wife Of the manager OF the Queal Lum-
her company. Mrs. Brown was prominent
socially, a member OF the Eastern Star.
n was well known at Armour and
Irene. this state, and at Hawarden and
other Iowa points. A husband and four
children survive.
CLEAR LAKErA Deuel. county farmer.
hear this city has a COW that has made q
record since coming INTO his possession.
Soon after her purchase she gave birth t.,
a heifer calf, ana less than a year after.
wards to a second one. The next In
crease was twin ~neifers. making four fine
heifer calves witkiE y months.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-23
FORGER TAKES NAME OF
SALMER, MILLIONAIRE KID

Tyndall, S. D.. Dec. IA mar Civ
ing the name of Theodore Salmer''
was sentenced by Judge Trip to one
yea in the penitentiary for forgery.
When first arrested, he CAV the name
of Sam Mann, but later confided to the
authorities that he was in reality
Sioux City's Millionaire Kid, Theo-
dore Salmer." Thinking that there
might be something to the story, the
authorities called in persons who are
acquainted with Salmer. 1t took but
look to convince them that the
nan in custody was not the real Sal
mer. Seeing that his game had failed,
the forger decided to plead guilty and
receive his sentence, but did not di-
vulge his real name, and is now serv-
ing his term in the Sioux Falls peni-
tertiary under the name of Theodore
Salmer.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-23
MANY INDIANS ADHERE TO
TRIBAL STYLE IN NAMES

Crow Creek Indian Agency. S. d.,
A. Eastman, the Sioux Indian hus-
band of Elaine Goodale, the famous
New England poetess. visited this and
other Sioux agencies in South Dakota
for h purpose of giving the Indians
white mans" names, in accordance
with the policy Of the Indian bureau
at that time.
That the Indians yet retain their
old-time names is Indicated by a list
now being published by the superin-
tendent of this agency enumerating
allotments of Indian and which is Of
Tered for sale at an appraised price
fixed by the federal government.
The list contains many unique
names: Hair-in-Lodge, Fat Tongue.
Left-Hand-Rull. Middle-Tent, Smoke
Maker. Joe Grease. jr., Gray Owl,
Bertha Two-Teeth, Thomas Rattle
snake, Arrow. They-Iike-Him, Swift
Bear, Jeanette Long-Bull-Blue. La
Vinia Strong-Blanket. James Bold,
Emma Four-Cloud, Eunice Grease. Vic
toria Shield, Harry Last-Bear, Win
ME Short-Bear, Cordelia Gall.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-23
STUDENTS SKATE INTO OPEN
WATER AS RESULT OF DARE

Nermilion, S. d.. Dec. 1S.-Dared to
skate from the ice into the open water
Of the river. two university students,
Ferdinand Duncan and Francis Roehm,
took a plunge into the chilly waters
Of the Vermilion. Duncan made the
first venture, after he had extracted
all his v%aluables from his pockets and
placed them in care Of protesting
friends. His plan to dive was foiled
hit the water IN his face. Roehm fol-
lowed. The two were fished out by
the spectators no worse for the shock.
RAPID CITY-A. r. Welles has severed
his connection with the Rapid City Daily
Journal and departed with his family for
Duluth. MINI. MIR. Welles has been city
editor of the Journal for the past four
years and was well known in the west
ern part OF the state. His successor on
the Journal staff has not been
as yet.
HURON-The South Dakota Abstract
ors. association concluded Its annual con-
vention here with the election of the fol.
lowing officers for the ensuing year: %
B. Getty. Sioux Falls. president: A. II.
Labrie, Redfieid. vice president, G. IL.
Noel, Hfghmore. secretary and irchsusrr
lre-electedl: H. L Giesen. Aberdeen
y. Ciisby. Parker. and ]. C. Southw,e;
Watertown. members OF the executive
committee Sioux Falls was chosen as tho
place for holding the next convention
acknowledgements Bysne has pardoae,,
F. II. Morse. who was sentenced from s:on
aHomme cOunty..on u charge OF assam,
With 2 dsndly YEAR,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-23
MINOR FILMS ERROR
HAS Been UNEARTHED
IN new PRIMARY LAW
Nomination Requests Filed
With Auditor, But Secretary
of State Reports.

been found that "a special primary cleo
tlon Will have to be held in April in
ordef to select national convention
delegates in time for South Dakota to
pc represented at the republican con-
yei ~ TO pc held in Chicago on June
Z, IL also develops that the new pri-
mary law, in making provision for this
speclal primary in April, has said that
the nominating requests =
snail be filed with the state auditor 30
lays before the primary to be held on
the Ilrst Tuesday in APRIL And, a
rev INES later, the section says: 1.-THE
secretary of state shall report the fill
ing or requests of candidates to the
county auditors" 1t is evident the
law should have provided for requests
or om1nation to be filed with the Sec
rotary of state, instead of with the
state auditor.
however, examination of the old pri-
mary statute of 1909, from which the
present primary election law is mod
eled, says the very same thing, but
under h 1909 law there never hap
pened to be held a special primary.
and consequently no one aver discov-
cred the mistake.
or course the secretary of state can
report the filing of UGH requests of
nomination, as made to the state audi
the proceeding perfectly legal, but it
has been suggested here by some Of
1lc1als that to carry out the letter of
the law. as well as what was probably
the intention of it, that such nomina-
ton requests of presidential delegates
be filed both with the state auditor
n the secretary Of state, thus leaving
no loophole open for contesting the
elections or in any way causing ques-
lions of legality.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-23
MANY TEACHERS FAIL IN
FIRST GRADE EXAMINATION

Pierre. S. d., Dec. 17.-In the last
examination for teachers certificates,
there were 125 who failed. Three were
applying to state certificates and first
grade, the failures We're unusually
numerous. Superintendent Lugg states
that a large number who failed to get
the lower grade certificates in the July
examinations though the examination
for state and first grade We're not any
more difficult, and tried for the higher
grades, accounting for the large num-
Der of failures. Out of 1919 applicants,
given state certificates, and 20 were
given first grade certificates. OF the
remainder, who did not qualify for
either state or first, q were given sec
ond grade and ID, third grade. One
is held for further credits.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-23
YOUNG MAN BADLY HURT IN
ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE OF GUN

Huron, S. D.. Dec. 17.-Harry Ham
mers, age 16 years, living on a farm
near Esmond, was brought to a local
hospital suffering from shotgun
wounds, and is still in serious con-
dition, having almost bled to death be-
fore reaching home. He was hauling
hay and had a shotgun on the wagon
with him. The gun started to slide
off the load, and when young Ham
mers caught it and pulled it toward
him 1t was accidentally discharged.
His left a M was nearly shot off, sew
eral shots penetrated the left eye, the
left ear was badly torn and his face
was filled with shot. The eye had
to be removed and he will have part
of a hand, the surgeon believes. After
the accident young Hammers drove on
alone to his home. a distance of three
miles.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-23
SPECIAL STATE SURVEYS TO
GET LINE ON OPPORTUNITIES

Verm1lion, S. d.. Dec. 1S.-The or
ganization of information regarding
the physical Of South Da-
kota with a view toward assisting in
the more. rapid development Of the
state is the plan. the preliminary steps
of which are being taken by DR.. Free
man Ward, state g%eologist, and the
head Of the department of geology at
the University Of South Dakota. Four
lines of work are contemplated and
will be carried out as funds for the
purpose become available; a state
geological survey, soil survey. biolog-
ical survey and map making. The pur-
pose Of these surveys is the gathering
of data regarding the states
the quantity in which they are found,
their quality and accessibility.
Last summer DR.. Ward made a gen.
eral or re-cognizance survey of the
state. He says that he found a wide
spread lack of information in regard
to the quality and quantity Of the
states The work of the
commercial clubs could well be linked
with hat of the scientific investfga-
tor to put South Dakota's great re-
sources before the prospective settlers
and investors.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-23
BURKE WOULD COMPROMISE
ON CONVENTION DELEGATES

Washington. d. c.. Dec. 1S.-In dis
cussing the action of the republican
national committee, in relation to the
South Dakota primary date, National
Committeeman Burke, of South Da-
kota, stated that he has plans for the
selection of a compromise delegation
or which the factions can agree. He
plainly intimated the belief that the
South Dakota primary can be held on
June 6, one day in advance of the re-
publican national convention. if his
compromise plan is adopted. He did
not enlarge upon the suggestion, but
the idea evidently is to have only one
slate of delegates, thus giving advance
assurance as to the persons who will
be elected,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-23
TRACING OLD HAT LEADS
TO ARREST OF TWO THIEVES

Dell Rapids, s.. D., Dec. 20.-Follow-
ing the trail of an old hat resulted in
the arrest Of Bert Mckenzie and anoth-
er young man, claiming to be Albert
charge Of burglary. The accused are
charged with having burglarized the
store Of r. F. Dresch, at Huntimer, a
small town near Dell Rapids.
Following the robbery of the store.
Soren Olson, living on a farm near
near his house. On investigation the
package was found to contain among
other articles a ham, part of a box OF
cigars, some broken pastebOard boxes,
some old clothes and an old hat.
Parties in the neighborhood at first
traced the old hat to a man at Madison,
u this proved a wrong scent and q
new trail vas followed. A hired man!
employed by Dresch. who is of keen OBJ
servation, expressed the belief to his
employer that he had seen the old hat
on the head of a young man employed
on a farm in the neighborhood. Acting
on this theory an Investigation was
made, with the result that a lot more.
Of the goods stolen from the Dresch,
store were found concealed behind
some machinery in a shed on a farm a
mile and one-half west of Huntimer.
It was remembered by those at the;
farm that the package had been placed
there by a man who was employed
picking corn on the farm.
This man proved to be Bert Nc,
kinzie, who was arrested while at
work in a cornfield. His pal. whom he
claimed was his brother, was arrested
Immediately afterward. When taken
before Justice Lund. of Dell Rapids,
they entered pleas of guilty, and then
were lodged in the county Jail in Sioux
Falls. pending their appearance before
Judge Jones. of the circuit court, for
sentence.
The defendants are only about 20
years of age and claim to hail from
Trip county,, in the Rosebud country.
They had been working around
Huntimer since last spring.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-23
USES THREsHER ENGINE TO
TIDE OVER HEATING TROUBLE

Watertown, S. D.. Dec. 1S.-A thresh-
ing engine as a steam heating plant is
not an ideal arrangement, but it is
tiding over a passing situation for
Jim kiley, proprietor Of the Grand
hotel. Had the mattresses gone on a
strike at a meal hour, the chef cut off
his thumb or the grocer failed to de-
liver the sugar on time. Mr.. Kiley
would not have been more disturbed
than he was when the heating plant
baked. A hurried inspection revealed
that new flues must be installed in the
boiler. Now he could not think of
turning over his guests to the tender
mercie5 of the other hotel men of the
town, n he could not let them freeze.
Calling up the Hanten Machine COM
pany he ordered "one threshing ma
chine engine right away" with no
more concern than he would order a
case of "catch-up." The firm was not
accustomed to receiving hurry up
phone calls for threshing engines. but
when the case was explained the en-
CINE soon was at the side door of the
hotel.
BY connecting the engine with The
heating plant the radiators are kept
supplied with steam through this tenn
porary eXpedient, while the plumbers
are hastily installing new flues in the
boiler. The firemen are the ones most
Inconvenience, as they are compelled
to remain out in a cold back alley and
keep the engine steamed up.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-23
NEW OFFICERS CHOSEN FOR
MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

Sioux Falls. S. D.. Dec. l6.-The
members of the Seventh District Med
ical association at a business session
OF their annual convention held In
this city, elected the following Off
.ers for the coming year: President.
IL. L.. Perkins, Sioux Falls; vice pres
ident, H. r. Hummer. Canton: secre-
tary-treasurer. G.. Zimmerman. Sioux
Falls. DR.. G. G.. Cotton. of Sioux Falls.
citation. The convention closed with
= banquet.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-23
BABY GIRL ON FARM NEAR
BELMONT BURNED TO DEATH

belmont. S. d., Dec. 1.-THE 4-year-
old daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Harm
Batterman, residing on a farm 10 miles
northwest CT belmont, was burned to
death. She was playing with matches
when her clothing caught fire. The
father was at work on his farm and
the mother had gone to the barn for
fuel for her cook stove when the acct
dent happened. When the mother re-
entered the house a cloud Of smoke
poured out. Rushing into h building
she snatched a baby from it's cradle
and called to the little girl, but re-
ceived no answer. The father was
summoned and. making his way into
the house, found the dead body of the
little girl in front of the kitchen stove
Huron. S. D.. Dec. 17.-Rose, the s.
year-old daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Bauman, of this city, is in a
critical condition from burns. She was
reading a comic supplement early in
the morning, having arisen chead of
other members of the family and, in
stead of turning On the lights, was US
ing matches to see by. One of the
matches set fire to her night dress,
burning one arm. her side and back.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-23
COMMISSIONERS MEET AT
WATERFOWL NEXT YEAF

Mitchell. S. D.. Dec. 1S.-Watertown
was unanimously chosen for the 1916
convention Of the South Dakota as
ISOLATION Of county commissioners at
the close of its first annual session
here today. The second annual con-
vention will meet on the second Tues,
day Of December. Officers elected for
the coming rear are: William Braz-
zill, of Charles Mix county, president;
f. L.. Clark, Of Lawrence county, vice
president; C. T. Charnock. OF Mime
haha county, secretary-treasurer. Each
was reelected from the previous meet
ing.
The convention was a very success
full one and a great deal of enthusiasm
shown for it's continuance. A request
was made by the Black Hills delega-
ton for a special meeting in June to
he held at Deadwood. The executive
committee has the matter under adj
YiSenent
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-23
NORTHWESTERN AGENT is
CHOICE FOR POSTMASTER

Huron, S. D., Dec. 18.-The postof-
flee primary held here among the
democratic patrons of the local post
office to give them an opportunity to
signify their choice for postmaster,
was won by w. F. Schmidt, who re-
ceived a majority of 40 votes. MI.
Schmidt is the c. &. N. w. agent here.
The only other candidate in the pri-
mary was j. L.. Sankey, though it is
understood that T. M. Simmons and
John 7. Breen are also candidates for
the office.
While it is held that the election is
not a legal one, those who called it
contend that it is the best means to
secure an expression of the sentiment
Of the democratic patrons of the Huron
~postoffice as to the mex postmaster.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-23
w. w. ROLAND TO MANAGE
MADISON COMMERCIAL CLUB

Madison. S. D.. Dec. 1S.-William w.
Rowland was elected secretary of the
Madison Merchants association, sue
ceeding r. D. Hickman. who left For
Grand Forks, N. D., to accept a similar
position at an increase in salary. The
local association was organized last
spring and has a membership Of 55. 1t
has beer instrumental in securing a
modern street lighting system and IN
promoting the paving proposition to 4
point where it is practically assured
that at least IA blocks on Egan avenue
will be paved in the spring.
BROOKINGS-The delinquent tax list
of his Brookings) county is one of the
smallest in the history of the county.
filling only about two newspaper columns
as originally published. Many OF these
listed d~elinquents settled their taxes be-
fore the date of the sale.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-23

German army surgeons have to have
gold for nan Jobs Of jaw patching.
Among the. articles being melted down
the material are old wedding rings,
English coins and even filings from the
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-23

william Frederick Allen, who diee
recently at his home In Orange, N. j.
at the age OF 10 years, was the inven.
tor Of the present method Of computing
time in this country. which
system has b. ted In practically
every ciyilizc
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-23

King George the recruiting
figures very caletally. In q CONVERSE
ton little while ago with the secre-
tary OF wal, the king was able to give
the precise recruiting figures in q
certain district offhand, without having
to consult any reference papers.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-23

BY reason Of the lack OF fast colors.
fray has become very fashionable in
England. and the large quantities Of
dark brown colora on hand before thu
wal are responsible for the present
voguGsof browns there. Scarlets, pinks
and blues are very scarce.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-23

Cincinnati owns a real railway-not
q municipal subway or trolley line. but
ia steam railway running to Chattanoo-
ga. The building Of the road was auth
orized by a referendum as far back as
the sos. The railway Is at present
operated under a lease by a privately
owned company.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-23

a Fresno (Cal.) judge is eager to
beer check he has in his possession.
The money was recovered from a
thief, and before it could be returned
to Its rightful owner he was killed in
an automobile accident, leaving 40
SrnlativnS.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-23

Cream colored horses were always
bred to draw the royal Hanoverian
carriage until Napoleon captured Han
over and appropriated all the animals
Of this color. q proceeding which made
George III, OF England, SO wrathy that
he would drive behind one u black
steeds' until the Little Corporal was
safely put away on that island.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-23

Philadelphia surgeon is combating
diseases peculiar to certain races by
#transflHing to patients blood from
members Of other races that seem inn
muile to the maladies.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-23

The statement that 1.-The Old Oaken
Bucket" was inspired by a terrifcally
arouse any weird gestures or lurid
scream Of indignant denial, especially
since the author. Samuel Woodwork,
son Of a Massachusetts farmer, was
born in 1885. and can scarcely be in
"a position to state his views Of the
case.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-23
MUNICIPAL SALOON PAVING
OFF CITY OBLIGATIONS

Lennon. S. D, Dec. 20.-The munic-
ipal saloon here had a big run in No
vember, taking up a total of s2,904.4S
worth OF school and city warrants. be-
sides having a balance left in the
treasury Of S360.12. The total receipts
of the month were. $6.513.05.
The following is the report Of h
disbursements for the month:
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-23

ssss%SAu1tratias has prohibited the impor-
St&kton @#Df belts; alleged 70 produce q
Sa4helr1aeuttc effect by electric or mag
1SkSffc#fnfl1ences.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-23

The Ottawa (Canada) Electric Rail-
way company has maintained clocks
In Its street cars for "a years. These
are small wall clocks OF Connecticut
manufacture. They are regulated
twice day. and the Ottawa public
finds them q great convenience.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-23

GSAftaS RhgnnxEsxaAYin device Tor making
fsHss MI ri 1t61 fOniE c0ttot1seed oil has been
GlgeiG6d ~ Tho United States bureau