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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-01-21
ARKANSAS CLAIMANTS
BATTLE WITH SOUTH
DAKOTA FOR ESTATE
Other Contestants In Mcclellan
Case Eliminated-Property
Increased In Value.

Sioux Falls, S. D., Jan. is. - Judge
ments in the celebrated case involving
the estate of John Mcclellan, q Sioux
Falls pioneer, who. about Is years ago.
was killed in an elevator accident. The
estate originally was worth about $40
GOO. Although there have been heavy
drains on the estate because of the liti-
cation between opposing sets Of heirs,
the property has increased in valua
during the Is years it has been in liti-
CATION to such an extent that the es-
tate now must be worth not less than
$50. 900.
The opposing sets of claimants reside
in Ireland. in Canada and In Arkansas.
The state of South Dakota, some years
ago.. interviewed in the case. alleging
that one of the claimants were the
true heirs and that the estate rightfully
belonged to the state of South Dako.
TIA. The state secured d court decision
awarding 1T the estate or his ground.
Since that time the fight for the estate
has been reopened on several occasions,
and the case. in which the arguments
have lust been concluded. is another OF
the instances in which the fight was
reopened on the ground of new evil
dence.
WI XIV ullIISditlCS tNpeI lClittu ~
ascertaining the rightful heirs of the
estate is the fact that Mcclellan was
a very secretive man. He never talked
about the past. and If he had ii wife
during the years following his arrival
i'll Sioux Falls. when Sioux Falls was
a mere village, he never admitted it or
referred to her.
The disposition of the estate is now
a question to he decided favorably for
the state of South Dakota or the Ar
kansas claimants. all the other claim-
ants having been eliminated by the
latest litigation.
MITCHELT-Three state conventions
will be held at Mitchell during the last
week of January. Extensive. preparations
are now being mad by the Commercial
clu for their Entertainment. IT Is ex-
pected that Mitchell will receive nearly
1000 guests The conventions are those
of the Improved Live Stock and Poultry
Breeders. January %, q, q and 2S; State
Poultry association, January 25-30: Corn
and Grain Growers association. January
1929.
PLANKINTON-S. Fl. Blackwell, promi-
nent In republican politics in South Da-
kota for many years, and a member Of
the state board of charities and cnrrec-
lions. died at his home In %Plankinton
early this morning. The funeral will be
held Sunday.
MITCHELL - Clinton Anderson, of
Mitchelle last night won the right to rep
resent Dakota Wesleyan In the state in
terc2llegiate oratorical contest at Sioux
Falls on March 5 by winning the local for
ensic contest.
PIERRE-Fffty- six candidates are run
ming for office in the new county Of
Haakon in the election which occurs on
the 18th of this month. Philip, Midland
and Nowlin are asking for the county
seat.
PIERRE-The state conservation con-
gress will meet for this year at Aberdeen.
February II, II and 10. in connection with
the state land and alfalfa convention for
the state.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-01-21
EMPEROR ASKS THAT
FEASTS Be DROPPED
Has Sufficient Evidence Of Peo-
pies Love, He Says-Cere-
mony Money For Charity.

Berlin. (via The Hague and London).
Jan. 1G.-The R~eichanzeiger, has pub
lished Il decree signed by Emperor
William, according to which his maj
esty. in view of the seriousness of the
present situation, asks that all the ,fes-
tivities formerly held on the occasion
of his birthday be omitted this year.
An exception is made, however. Of the
celebrations usually held in churches
md schools.
The empero asks even that the
ANY letters and kilograms generally
sent to him on his birthday by So
cieties and private individuals although
always highly appreciated, be dis
penscd with. His majesty says he
fears these communication might in
terrupt the Geographic and postal sys-
TENS and interfere with his work at
general headquarters.
For this reason. the decree goes on. !
sions of good wishes be omitted. Nor
are these needed, for in these days of
fatherland, am often aware. with the
greatest satisfaction. of the strong bond
of love and confidence which unites& me
with the : Ger,nan people. ! thank n ad-
ton will, on my birthday, be made to
the throne of the highest, as well as every
one who will think of me in a friendly
spirit.
l am one with the whole German peo-
pie. and their princes. The one prayer
land: that God will g%raciously grant us
further victories over our enemies and
after that a peace with honor. a happy
future for our country.
Emperor Williams birthday is jan
uary q. It is understood here that
the customary court balls viii lie
t abandoned. The money usually deUot-
eI to these entertainments will this
:esr be applied to charitable purposes.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-01-21
HANEY SAYS
LEGISLATURE MAKES
TROUBLE FORLAWYER
Courts Bear Much Blame That
Should Be Visited on Law
makers.

Pierre. S. D.. Jan. left the Judges
Of the state We're to become as careless
In the discharge of their duties as our
legislators have been in the enactment
of statutes, social conditions would be-
come in%tolerable in less thar 80 days"
was the statement of former supreme
court Judge Haney. of Mitchell, before
the Bar association. Indeed, the pres
state in large measure, is responsible
the courts.
Much of u statute law is amblgu-
ous. conflicting and confusing to
lawyers as well as laymen."
Judge Haney was of the opinion that
when the legislator begins to be OF
some real value to his constituents II
the state, he is replaced by another,
who, in due curse of rotation of office
retires when his usefulness as a legls-
(ator is about to begin. The judge said
further that it is enough to suggest
that no private business could be sue
cessfully~ conducted by the discharge Of
employees as rapidly as they became ac-
customed to their duties.
After touching upon the subject OF
initiative n referendum and the pres
ent possibility that because of it South
Dakota is likely to vote upon two
similar measures at the next general
election, Judge Haney recommended
immediate codification of the laws be
longing TO the political code, and that
the initiative be eliminated from he
state constitution, without removing
the veto provided by the referendum.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-01-21
LIFE OF Shame OR
STARVATION which?
In New York $4,000 Are job
less and In Dire Need, Re
port Shows.

New York. Jan. 1S.-"There are 125.-
900 jobless women in New York city
who have the alternative of starva-
ton or accepting a life of shame.
The vital question confronting the
city is whether New York is going to
stand idly by and see this great army
of innocent women and girls forced
into the vortex of immortality, while
the charitable organization are inves-
tigating to determine whether they
are really deserving of aid or not"
The statement WAS made today by
pleted a count of the unemployed in
New York for the Public Forum.
In his report which he will submit to
the city chamberlain. probably Mon
day, Stodel will urge the establishment
Of Il municipal loan bureau, exclusive
ly for women, until this period of
what he terms economic disease" Is
passed.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-01-21
MAY FORCE COMMISSIONERS
TO HIRE CHEAPER PHYSICIAN


Aberdeen. s. D.. Jan. 16.-Late yes
terday a notice was served on the
board Of county commissioners that the
states attorney, Fred G.. Huntington,
on petition of a number of taxpayers,
had asked the state circuit o to
review the action of the board in APP
pointing DR.. +. w. Freyberg county
physician at SIS "a month and 80 cents
mileage n way. when DR.. j. O.. r.
Kraushaar nae offered to do the work
for $40 a month and Is cents mileage
one way, both physicians to furnish
their own medicines and supplies. The
matter has caused much discussion To-
cally, and it was reported at one time
that the three commissioners who
voted for Freybers would rescind the
action taken, but they are standing
pat and state hat abundant reason
for their course will be given when the
entire matter is aired in circuit court.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-01-21
COMMISSION PLAN MOVE
RECEIVES SETBACK IN ARMOUR

Armour. S. D.. Jan. l6.-The petit
ton was presented and read to the
city council last night praying for a
change from the present municipal
form of government to a commission
form. The petition was signed by so
voters. A retraction of 20 sisners Of
the petition was read, stating that they
had signed the petition under mis-
representation. and praying that they
be allowed to withdraw their sigma
lures. Deducting 10 signatures from
so left the original petition without the
requisite number of voters necessary
to bring the question before the pub
lic-i5 per cent of the voters being
necessary. The petition was accord
ingly denied.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-01-21
KNIFE, RATCHET, SKELETON
MAY MARK SCENE OF TRAGEDY

Rapid City. S. D., Jan. l6.-While
prospecting on the head waters of
Spring creek, in the western section
of Pennington county. Edward Park
inson found an interesting relic of
pioneer days in the Black Hills, in the
form of an old scalping knife. which
was sticking in a tree. The bark of the
tree had grown around the blade I'M
til 1t covered it for several inches,
showing that the weapon must have
been driven into the tree many years
ago. 1t is believed the old Weapon
was driven into the tree by some of
the warlike Sioux Indians, who in the
early days We're accustomed to waylay
and attack the few whites who had
entered the Black Hills In search of
gold. Parkinson also found near the
tree al old hand-forged iron hammer,
probably lost by some prospector in
h early days. or it may have been
made Use of by some Sioux warrior as
as weapon Some years & a human
skeleton was found in the same local
ity, which, together with the two
weapons just found. may mark the
scene of one of the old tragedies which
were frequent during the early days
Of the Black Hills. The old knife and
hammer will be preserved,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-01-21
TWO SHIPS SAIL WITH
FOOD FOR THE BELGlAMS

New York. Jan. I6.-With the depart
ture of the steamship John Hardie from
Norfolk. Va, and the steamer Kassala
from Baltimore, the commission for re-
to feed the Belgians for nearly three
weeks. the commission announced.
The Kassala carries q cargo OF wheat
valued at $500, coo or more. The sailing
of the John Hardie, which went
aground at the Virginia capes last Sat
Roads ON Monday, has been delayed by
the necessity of a survey to determine
her seaworthiness.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-01-21
FIGHT FOR LIGHT AND
POWER BUSINESS IMMINENT

Aberdeen. S. D.. Jan. 16.-A lively
fight between two rival light and
power companies is possible in Aber-
deem if the directors Of the Aberdeen
Railway company, owners of the street
car line, follow their expressed pur-
pose, decided upon at their annual
meeting, Of asking the voters of Aber-
deem for a franchise to sell light and
power. At present the railway COM
pany is buying its power from the
Aberdeen Light & Power company, but
it claims the rates charged by the COM
pany are so high that they are prac-
tically c~onfiscatory. Accordingly, the
company will put in a power plant Of
it's own and will ask a franchise to sell
power to customers.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-01-21
SUPREME COURT REFUSES
TO ALLOW SEPARATION

Henry. S. d.. IAN. 16.-It is not often
that the supreme court of a state de-
cides that a man and wife must live
together, but a decision just rendered
by the supreme court of South Da-
kota in the cas- of Enice p. Hopkins
VS.. Hollice L. Hopkins, residents of
Codington county, is intended to have
this result.
Mrs. Hopkins instituted an action
for divorce against her husband. The
suit was first tried about a year ago
before Judge McNulty, who rendered
an oral decision indicating that he did
not believe the evidence sufficient to
warrant a decree of divorce and then
took the case under advisement. AT
the end Of three months, Judge Nc
Nulty rendered a decision, in which the
divorce was granted Mrs. Hopkins.
The husband appealed the case to
the state supreme court, which has just
rendered a decision reversing the lower
court, on the ground that the plaintiff
had no grounds for divorce. Whether
or not the case will be retired in the
lower court has not been announced.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-01-21
CUTS THROAT IN PRESENCE
OF NURSES AND OTHERS

Lead, S. d.. Jan. 16.-Laboring under
the delusion hat his malady was con-
sumption that the doctors were de-
ceiving him, Louis Peterson, a miner,
cut his throat in a room in the Home
stake hospital here, and died a few
minutes later.
The suicide occurred in the presence
of a nurse and other patients who We're
unable to prevent Peterson from serv-
Ing his Jugular vein. He used a water
bottle, which he broke into jagged
pieces and then ripped the wound with
his fingers.
Peterson was suffering from an at
tack of pleurisy, vas Al years old AMI
leaves a wife and five small children
IN a homestead near Redig, Harding
county.
MlLLER-On account of pool hall re-
strictions that prohibit boys from fire.
quenting these places, a boys club room
has been fitted up here under supervision
of the city marshal where boys may con-
gregate at night and play games and have
social companionship the same as men
have in their club rooms. Boys who fail
In their studies at school on account of
putting In their time at this club room
at night are then prohibited from patron
izing 1t until they catch up in their school
work.
YANKToN-The asth annual meeting OF
l. the South DdhQld SldtSH IIOTllCUiLurl So
ciety will be held in this city january
1921 with an interesting program, and
many well known nurserymen are down
for talks. Preparations are now on foot
here for the event,
ABERDEEN-Capt. ]. L. Babcock, desk
sergeant at the Aberdeen police station
for the past five years. celebrated his roth
birthday on Thursday. He is one OF the
most active members Of the local police
force and received numerous congratula-
lions on his anniversary. Captain Bah
crs who arrived In Aberdeen 50 years ago
next New Years day, and has resided
here ever since.
HENRY-The county commissioners
have designated the Henry Independent.
the South Shore Republican and the Wa
tettown Herald a. the official papers Of
Codington county for the coming year.
-
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-01-21
COUNTY ENJOlNED FROM
SEEING INDIAN CATTLE

Aberdeen. 5. D.. Jan. 16.-Judge
James ID. Elliott. OF the United States
district court. has SSued q restraining
order prohibiting the county of Dewey
from Selling Il. D." live stock and it's
increase for nonpayment of taxes. Il.
d." is the government brand on live
stock owned by Indians and the gov
claims this property is exempt
from taxation. South Dakota counties
in the Indian country, including D.w-
ey, nellette. Bennett, Corson, Ilebach,
Perkins and Roberts, contend that the
increase from the Il. D." cattle is tax
able, unless it is branded, and in some
instances such property has been
seized for taxes. The action taken
promises to settle the question def
nitely.
sALEM-The Dakota State bank. Sa.
LENS third banking institution. opened
its doors to the public on Tuesday, the
18th, Deputy Bank Examiner Dudley be-
ing in the city Monday and checking the
bank over and certifying to it's readiness
to start. w. II. Hart has charge of the
new Institution as cashier and Chas. Gift
ford as assistant cashier.
WAGNER-The Wagner Post says the
trial of Robert f. Brooks. for the MUIR
der of William Menzie and Miss Blanche
Signal, will cost Charles Mix county sl0,-
N0Rs ~ ~ 80 49, y 1AatAS NAt1 'S' -
attorney, Morgan. of Wagner, will not
press the case against Brooks on the
charge of murder of Miss Signal
ABERDEEN-The program committee
of the South Dakota State Educational as
ISOLATION will meet in Aberdeen on Janu-
airy 29 for the purpose of arranging the
program for the annual meetings of the
association, which will assemble at Aber-
deem next November. probably during
Thanksgiving week.
BRITTON-In the state circuit court
here Elmer McBain. charged with selling
liquor without q license at Amherst, was
convicted and fined $50 ard sentenced to a
term of so days in jail.
TRANSPORTATION a single dis
senting vote the voters of Frankfort, at a
special election. authorized the Issuance of
bonds in the sum of 10000 for the pu1'-
pose of %refunding the on tstanding boDded
and warrant indebtedness of the own.
DELL RAPIDS-The member of the 10
cal Grand Army post have elected the fol-
lowing officers for the coming year: Gem
nlander, John Coutts: senior vice comman-
der. J. III. Bishop; Junior vice commander,
f. w. Drake: adjutant, A. c. Hewling.
IpSWICH-The board of county commits
sioners has designated the Ipswich 1'rib-
une. the Edmounds county Democrat and
the Bowdle Pioneer as official papers of
EdInGnds county during the coming year.
Sections of reinforced concrete pipe,
Zach weighing 61 tons, recently were
made in New Jersey for a sewer.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-01-21
HAITI REBELS SEIZE
CITY WITHOUT FIGHT

Cape Haitien, Jan. 1.-THE Haitien
r~evolutionists today entered and took
possession of Cape Haitien. This fol-
lowed an understanding between the
tepels aid the sOcai garrison.
There was no disorder. Gen. VIII
brun Guiilaume, a candidate for the
presidency, is in command Of the local
forces.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-01-21

Miss Olivia p. Tescott. of Espy, Pa,
is believed to be the only bride in
America in whose wedding cake only
ostrich eggs were used. Employees Of
the African Ostrich Farm & Feather
company, which has it's farm near Els
py, furnished the eggs and hired a ba-
ker to made the unusual Wedding con-
lection.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-01-21
TRANSFER OF SHIP is
QUESTIONED BY BRITAIN

London Jan. 1s.-Referring to the
statement published here today that
the American treasury department has
refused to insure the steamer Dacia
formerly a German vessel. but now UNI
der American register. the Westmin-
lister Gazette this afternoon in an edi-
torial article says:
we may fairly take this as evidence
that the United States recognizes the
transfer Of the Dacia as one which can
not be accepted silently by our gov
eminent. This is much more than q
question whether Germany IS to get the
cotton which naturally enough the
United States wants to sell her. If
t h sDacta transfer were permitted,
similar transfers might be made on ali
German ships in America. The result
of this would be to deprive us Of one,
of the advantages OF sea power to
which we believe we. are legitimately
entitled.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-01-21
Miidew Removed.

soarsuds. lay in sun; spread with a
paste OF softsoap and powdered chalk
and sun II; soak in buttsrmilk and sun,
or put a spoonful of chloride of lime
into a quart of water, strain and dip
the widowed cloth into 1t: Repeat II
necessary,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-01-21

w. L. George finds himself In an UNI
Y position. Having British parents
md having lived for the last 10 years
or SO In England, he is practically q
British subject, and hence naturally an
eligible candidate for the British army.
On h other hand, he was born and
brought up in France and served his
time In the French army.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-01-21

At the present time the United States
~ Mexico's. ony customer on o OF
the suspension of transatlantic steam
er services. Many large export firms
which formerly, traded with Europe are
now beginning to ship their products
TO h markets of the United states.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-01-21

The odor of cloves has been known to
destroy microbes in So minutes; Gin
will kill some species in 12
minutes. thyme in So minutes. In 45
mute common wild verbena is found
effective, while the odor of some geran-
ium flowers has destroyed various
forms OF microbes in SO minutes.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-01-21

A pulp and paper course has been
instituted at the University of Maine.
It gives four years training in chem
9istry and engineering to fulfill the de-
mand for specialists in paper manufac-
ture.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-01-21

Recent experiments indicate that
timber Of all the pines. of En-
eiman spruce. Douglas fir. tamarack
and western larch, can be readily treat
ed with personalities, but that the frs.
nem!ocks, red wood and Sitaka spruce,
IN the round. do not taxi treatment
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-01-21
The Mississippi river had more than

The Mississippi river had more thar
q dozen natiye names. different desig-
nations being given at different points
In its curse. The AIgonquins called
IL the Meehe Sebe. other tribes termed,
It Chucagus. Mico, Tumalasen. Ia
spala RI and other names. The Al
the whites for the whole river. The
meaning Ii father 81 waters,' or the
sNhole river Twenty-seven spellings
:nre noted Al the writings or early !
plorers;
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-01-21

The authorities In London ara ah,a 10
speak by telephone direct to General
French. Messages are being received al
most from the battlefield itself without
delay n with us much ease as from
GLASGOW to London.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-01-21

The French prisoners OF war at Zos-
sen, Prussia. have started a weekly pa
per entitled lie Heraut. The Journal
~ produced entirely within the concen-
tration camp, and is sold at 1 penny
g the prisoners of all nationalities con-
fined there.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-01-21

Among other sacrifices which the war
imposes on us, says the London Tit
Bits. is the loss of h~orseradish with our
roast beef. Horseradish is an ''alien
Enemy vegetable, and most Of Covent
Gardens supplies come from Germany.
The root does not take kindly to Brit
ish soil. and hardly pays for cultivation.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-01-21

Cola nuts, which had been exported
from the gold coast of Africa to the
value OF about $3.50, 900 annually for
several years. advanced in 1912 to $780,
00O worth. Exports from southern
Nigeria increased to nearly the same
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-01-21

This country now owns 5000 islands
importing q population of 1o.OoO.0oo.
Inc commerce Of these islands exceed
$500, LOOT GOO, .or more than that Of the
United states In Any year prior to 1856.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-01-21

The dowager grand duchess of Neck
ish royal family. who. by marriage
became a German subject, has had her
annuity of $4,000 suspended by tho
SRrifiSh frnveranant 49,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-01-21

Russia is 20 times larger than France
and Germany put together (s,4Oo. 900
square milesl. n her population is
ssoMp g number les. COO, 900, 100, 0O0,-
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-01-21

The last siege OF Vienna was made
by; the Alistrians themselves. This was
IN lS4S, when, during the Hungarian
revolution. Vienna fell into the hands
q the insurgents, who were dislodged
oniy after two days bombardment.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-01-21

"A hematite ore discovery on the
Kleena river has been acquired by a
company. 1t is stated thai
q large body of ore has been removed
by a glacier and deposited over an
area one mile square.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-01-21

On McMasters farm in Richmond.
Ne, There are Two families Of tame
1oxes. numbering IS in all, They wero
up on bottle and have ht-
che pets Of the family.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-01-21

s,Among g batch " prisoners that ar
lived in FParis recently one stood out
conspicuonslxSbXX the hrifliance of his
chief Of the Sssesrnlan army.