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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27
JOHN BOUCHER SAFE AFTER
FIERCE FIGHTING AT YPRE,

Aberdeen, s. D.. May 22.-"I am
safe" II am WE'LL" were the two lines
on a wal correspondence card re-
ceived by Judge T.. T. Boucher from
his son, John Boucher, who is before
Ypres as a member of machine gun
battery A, Fourteenth battalion, First
Manitoba Highlanders. The caro- was
dated April u, two days after the con-
%clusion of the four days battle at
fpres. during which the Thirteenth
and Fourteenth battalions of the High
landers were almost entirely wiped
out.
Since the battle Judge Boucher, who
is In partnership with Congressman
Royal G.. johnson here, has been eager
ly scanning all of the large eastern
and the Canadian papers for word from
his boy, but not until he received a
card from him this week did he know
the lads fate.
Boucher served an enlistment with
the United States navy as gunner, and
when the war broke out. decided that
he wanted to get some practical ex-
perience in the war game, so went to
Montreal. where, he enlisted with the
H~ighlanders.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27
MITCHELL MAN NAMED
f. q. @. + MASTER

Mitchell, S. d.. May 22.-In the an
nual election of the odd Fellows grand
lodge of South Dakota. in session in
Mitchell, S. w. Rowley, of Mitchell,
was named as grand master.
Other officers chosen were: A. l..
Larson, Aberdeen. deputy grand mas
ter; Henry Robertson, Dell Rapids,
grand warden; j. Rice, Huron. grand
secretary; George W.. Snow. Spring
field, grand treasurer; A. +. Clough.
Madison, and Charles Barrett, Water
town. grand representatives.
Over 500 Odd Fellows and Rebekah
are In attendance. Indictment weather
has cut the attendance heavily.
h grand lodge session will close
with the minus ball this evening.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27
PRINTED AMENDMENTS
TO CONSTITUTION NOT
ABSOLUTELY CORRECT
Justice Gates, in Preparing An
notations, Finds Some Ma
terial Errors.

Pierre, S. D., May 22.-Judgs J..
Howard Gates of the supreme court, has
completely annotated the state consti-
tuition, showing all judicial ~interpreta-
tons affecting each section as we'll as
much historical material illustrative Of
its meaning.
Under the initiative and referendum
section he has given a list of all acts
initiated referred with the vote up
on each. A complete list of all amend
ments 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, rs found
IN the secretary of states office and
discovered that the printed editions In
common use contain many errors, some
of which are very material and en-
tirely change the meaning of the docu-
ment.
This annexation will appear in the
session laws of 1915.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27
NEW CHURCH AT MlLBANk
FORMALLY DEDICATED

Milbank, S. D., May 21.-Rt. Rev.
Thomas O'Gorman, of Sioux Falls,
bishop of the eastern diocese of South
Dakota presided at the dedication of
the new st. Lawrence Catholic church
and school in Milbank today. AT 1890
this morning the dedication of the
church took place, and this afternoon
at 1880 the new Catholic school was
dedicated with appropriate exercises.
The sacrament of confirmation also
was conferred on a large class of new
members of the church by Bishop
OGorman at the afternoon exercises.
In addition to Bishop O'Gorman, more
imam a score of Catholic clergymen
from points in South Dakota n Min
neSOta were present.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27
v DAKOTA

Sentiments with house flies recent
aade abroad seem to indicate that
tend to travel either against or
~ the wind. This direction may be
lily determined by the action of
Find. or indirectly, owing to the
bbeing attracted by odors borne by
wind. Fine weather and warmth
n. dispersal, and flies travel farther
ie open country than in towns
,.ably because the houses offer food
,nnshelter. In thickly housed locali-
,ethe usual maximum flight is about
Narter Of a mile. but in one case a
lie fly was recovered at a distance
20 yards-partly over open fenland!
IN set free In the afternoon flies do
ttscatter as in the morning. Liber-
3 flies often mount almost vertical
- a height of As feet or more.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27
COLONEL FARR HAS PLAN TO
BOOST G, A. r. MONUMENT

Pierre, $. D., May 21.-Col. Edward
P. Farr. chairman of the committee of
the state G.. A. R.. having in charge
the proposed monument in
Grafton of the soldiers of the civil war
to be erected upon the capitol grounds,
will take to the state encampment a
proposition to apportion the cost to the
several counties on the basis of a penny
for zach citizen. That basis would
provide, emitting the Indians, about
500. and would be but q very slight
tax upon any county; less han 5000
to the largest county in the state. The
legislature appropriated $1,000 to aid
the project. available when the G.. A. r.
has produced $4,000 additional.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27
CUSTER WOLF HUNTER HAS
LARGE ANNUAL INCOME

Custer, S. D., May 22.-Fred Hansen,
n of h few professional wolf hunt
ers of h west. yesterday was before
the county auditor Of Custer county
and received the bounty for the wolves
and coyotes killed by him during the
past lew months. His bag consisted
OF nine gray wolves and % coyotes. In
addition to the state bounty on the
gray wolves. the ranchers of the region
where. he operated pay him $50 each
for the killing of this class Of wolves,
which are a terror to cattle and sheer,
herds. He also will receive good sums
for the hides of the animals, So the
wolf will be about SIG. The best DAYS
work during the time he was cut was
the capture of a large female wolf and
nine little wolves.
He makes an attractive annual in
come from the business.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27
MITCHELL MAN DRAGGED
FROM CAR BY BARRED WIRE

M1tche1l, s.. D., MAY 24.-Dragged
from the steering wheel of his auto
mobile BY the barbed wire of a pasture
fence, Elmer Stage, IS years old. mar
roWly escaped death when driving to
the home of his parents on a farm west
Of Mitchell. The youth lost control of
his machine and IT crashed from the
roa into the fence.
The barbed wire caught. young Stage
by the throat and threw him into the
rear seat the machine. The automo-
bile ran on to plowed ground and then
stopped. Although bleeding badly at
the neck, h youth managed to grasp
the wheel and drive to q neisiibors u
few rods distant. There he tainted
when he drove into the yard. 1t was
found that his injuries, although pain
full, were not fatal, Surgeons ex-
pressed their surprise that his neck
was not broken nor the arteries in his
throat severed in the accident.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27

lillian f.. Linglebach. professor Of
hern European history at the Uni
rity Of Pennsylvania since 1908, be-
t;s that the election Of the Turk
81 Europe will not settle the near
fern question, and that 1t may be
the beginning of greater troubles
YIhe Balkans. Ills opinion has at
1ited considerable editorial attention
Fate. He Is a native OF Ontario,
ada After graduating from the
nyersity OF Toronto, he went to Eu-
~. deyoting a year to study at the
tEyersity OF Leipsic. For the last IL
lis he has been q member of the
nversity Of Pennsylvania faculty.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27
GROUP 10 BANKERS HOLD
RECORD SESSION AT BY

Selby. $. D., May 22.-The largest
attended meeting of the bankers of
group 10. South Dakota State Bank
ers' association, ever held in this dis
trict was held here yesterday. 81 dele
gates being present, representing &c
of the Al banks holding membership in
this group.
w. e. Briggs. vice president of the
Northwestern National bank. OF Min
neapolis. was present and addressed
the meeting on the subject 1.-The Re
lation of the Banker to the Live Stock
Development of His Community"
Senator G. S. Amsden, of Milbank,
Grant county, discussed the new guar
antee of deposits banking law passed
at the last session of the legislature.
The following officers We're elected
for the ensuing year: President, w.
f. Maitland. Mobridge: secretary. M.
j. S~chirber, Mound City. Mobridge
was selected as the place foi- the next
meeting.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27

Is announced In the Bulgarian
ss that the name of the late Rev. DIR.
iarge Washburn is to be commemor-
"a In a tangible and permanent man
iE as that of a great benefactor of the
1ikan kingdom. He is practically re-
Afnbered for his part in informing the
Is1rld of the massacres of 1875. an act
n defective publicity which had much
do with Bulgaria's subsequent indie
sNldence. DR.. Washburn, who was for
my years president of Robert college,
1fastantinople, was the most noted Of
2nherst graduate to have died recent
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27
DISTRICT FEDERATION in
SESSION AT SIOUX EAI, 6

Sioux Falls, S. D.. May 20.-The first
nnual convention of the State Fedora
lion of Wonen's clubs of the Fourth
district is in session in Sioux Falls.
with a good attendance.
Delegates are present from Yankton.
Wakonda. Nermilion, Salem. Parker,
Dell Rapids. Centerville, Beresford,
Canton and other cities and towns in
she district Local members of the state
and district federation made elaborate
plans for the entertainment of the visit
Drs.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27
new RULING REDUCES
OFFICIAL PRIVILEGE ON
ABATEMENT OF TAXES
Members of County Boards Are
Personally Liable When
Exceeding Right.

Pierre. S. d. MAY GA general up
heaVal over the state of South Dakota
In taxation matters Will result from
the opinion of the attorney general to
the tax commission in relation to the
abatement of taxes. The attorney gen.
eral holds that only for three definite
reasons may taxes be refunded, not
withstanding the general practice to
refund In cases where it is claimed
they have been Enormously. charged
The recognized causes are: First,
when ii appea that the full amount of
taxes assessed against real property
cannot ,be realized by a sale of the
property; second where it appears that
real estate has been offered for sale
two successive. years and received no
voucher on account of depreciation of
he value of the property; and. third,
where it appears that the property
assessed has been destroyed by fire,
cyclone or other unavoidable casualty.
If they are abated in any othsr cir
cunstances whatever, the members of
he boards become personally liable to
he county for the taxes unlawfully
abated or r~efunded,' says the attorney
general. Any statutory provision, in
any way legalizing the common prac-
tlce over the state of oun commits
s1oners ~refunding taxes claimed to
have been enormously assessed is lack
Ing, except in the instances mentioned.
On Church Exemptions.
Exemption from taxation for relig-
ious property depends upon whether it
is used for that purpose. Attorney
general Caldwell rules TO tie tax COM
mission that the portion of section
pose of the political code, relating to
taxation exemption of property belong
ing to religious and benevolent soci-
cites is unconstitutional and void, and
operative only to the extent that it ex-
empts property that is used exclu-
sively for charitable : or religious
purposes"
The constitution provides exemption
of taxation on property used eXclu-
sively for such purposes, and expressly
forbids more than that. The supreme
court has held that the use to which
the property is put determines it's en-
emption from taxation, so that the
statute. more broadly exempting it il it
is owned by religious and charitable
societies. does not hold
Therefore. ~parsonages and the land
they are upo are not exempt. and the
same rule applies to vacant lots owned
by the churches or charitable societies.
or to other buildings owned by such
societies, if the buildings are not used
Tor religious purposes.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27
SHORT COURSE AT COLLEGE
FOR AUTOMOBILE OWNERS

Bookings. S. p. May 2O.-The third
annual short curse in automobile OPP
GRAFTON will be held at State college.
May ~ to June 4. This course is de-
signed for farmers. business men or,
garage owners who desire to study the
construction, care and operation OF the
automobile, so as to insure safety ia
the mechanism as we'll as econonysin
general running expenses. The course
Will include goth lecture and practical
A~boratOry work with automobiles.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27
That spectal medical attention should

That special medical attention should
given to children in the four or five
Afly years before school begins is as
Scted by Dr.. David Forsyth, an Eng
phlh physician. whose views are pub,
lhed n q bulletin Just issued by the
lifted States bureau of education. DR..
eYrsyth declares that medical inspec-
Jpn OF elementary school children
.llseints to q widespread physical deteri-'
during the first four or five
= = OF life. which leaves the major
w OF children with serious but pre-
stfntable defects.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27
TURKS DEFEATED IN
BATTLE IN CAUCASUS

Petrograd. {via I.ondon, Nav "a
There has been issued from the head
quarters staff of the Russian army in
Attempts of the Turks to ASSUME
the offensive along the coast of the
Black sea have been repulsed. In the
OitZ region there has been rifle firing
between %outposts and our troops have
occupied Saraivan nj Bashkaleh. The
Turks fled toward Bytlis and the
south.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27
"sTUNG" ON DEAL:
WANTS NOTES CANCELLED

Des Moines. Ia. May pa. p. Callison
of Dallas Center. Ia. filed suit in fed
cral court today for Cancellation of
notes OF sSl.o0O which he said were Civ
en- for 1900 acres of land in jefferson
county, Nebraska. known as the Car
Ter f:tncn. which he says was mis-
represented. The defendants ara .Ioi,,,
w. Mcdonnell and Jacob Conrad Ban
jers- OF Jefferson county
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27
DIES OF BROKEN HEART ON
WlFE'S GRAVE NEAR GREGOR'

Gregory. S. D.. MAY 22.-Despondent
cause of the death of his wife a little
more than a year ago. Joseph Nav-
ruska, a homesteader, living near here,
died OF a broken heart on his wife's
grave in the local cemetery.
He mourned the death of his wife
deeply and always imagined that she
was calling him to come to her. Al
FREQUENT Intervals, he was accustomed
to visit his wife's grave aeld would re-
main there for hours, weeping. There
IS no doubt in the Mods of his friends
that his excessive grief affected his
mental faculties.
When found dead IN his wife's grave,
he was lying face downward with his
head resting on his arms. and it was
evident that when overtaken by death
ne was weeping. He was 65 years of
age, and is survived by three grown
children. all of HON reside in this
vicinity.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27
KING ADMITS ROBBERY OF
PoSTOEElCE A1aEDGEMONT

Deadwood. S. d.. May 21.-When
federal court opened this morning j.
b. King. indicted for robbing the Edge
mont postoffice last fall. sprung a sur
prise by pleading guilty. completely
generating his companion. David Mil
Ter, p the latter was discharged.
King. who has numerous aliases.
holds a long prison record for burg
laries in Kansas and Nebraska.
MILLER-Fariners are rejoicing be-
cause the late frost killed all the thistles
and weeds inssthc grain. fields while not
particularly damaging the grain
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27

Madison is in Monroe county MIS-
s0uri. n IN Madison live 1000 persons.
Thirty three Of the 1000 persons have
fiready passed athe age OF SO n at
$500 = is l02 years old. Another is
~ interrelated. "1A
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27

ID On the basis OF vessels completes and
wvessels under construction. the rank Of
.DHns nations in naval standing is: Great
ssii ss rlrst; Germany. second; United
third, France, fourth; japan
fSoofifth; Russia. sixth; Italy. seventh
q Austria. eighth; Greece. ninth.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27
BIG GUNS FOR MANILA
FASS THROUGH ABERDEEN

Aberdeen. S. D.. May 22.-Two IA
inch guns, bound from eastern factories
to Manila, where they will be used in
coast defense work, passed through
Aberdeen owe the Milwaukee road, and
laid over here for part of a day. Great
crowds visited the freight yards to
view the mammoth guns Possibly in
connection with the guns. a mysterious
stranger, going by the name of H. B.
Walker, spent a day in the city. Mr..
Walkers mysteriousness consisted in
the fact that he refused to diyulge the
purpose of his stay in Aberdeen. and
that he received numerous kilograms
from Washington. D. c.. from which
place he registered, all of the kilograms
being IN cipher Local war strategists
think the mysterious Mr.. Walker may
have been looking after the guns while
they We're en- route to the Philippines.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27

During the calendar year Of 1919
were !. 7S5 men killed in and about
tine z mines OF u country. Based or
an y, OUTPUT OF 670.04S. 125 short tons In
4 !vlSs men were killed for every
I 100000 tons. The number does MOI
seem to be materially lessening.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27

Canada has a stamp tax in fc-sa
gaoW. Inc first lot OF stamps was seat
g toronto the other day. and proved
many times too small. as was the case
ON this country when the new stamp
sax recently went into effect. That CITY
cgot 10000 stamps. and says Il needed
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27

Waiters ct one ven knorvn
restaurant ARE being instructed II tha
Aakyench iapng1aage at the expense 81 Their
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27

sAaa switzerland really has a navy. as l.
8enown by the fact that she has ms,
nonsht ~ = motor boats, armed
~ quick firing guns. to patrol Lake
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27

Fig iron is produced In greater ounn-
Icy ya by the United States than by n
other country: Germany and Luxem-
HI. tank second Tor supply. and the
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27
SUPREME couRT EpIc7s

Pierre, S. D.. May 21.-In the supreme
court opinions We're handed down in the
following cases:
CHRIS by Mms Mason Of ;, N !. T d1h1,,zH. Us: n n.
By W~hiting-John c. Noziska ct al VS..
A. *. Aten, jr., Tripp; affirmed.
.. .. Armstrong VS.. Chicago. Milwau-
affirmed.
BY Smith-Frederick Barnard ct al VS..
G. ID. Tidrick, Brule; affirmed.
ARLINGTON-At the local Lutheran
church occurred ti1e funeral OF Albert
Dahl, son of Mr.. and Mrs. l.. j. Dahl,
prominent residents of Arlington. Albert
Dahl, who was 81 years of age, was
killed by lightning while returning home
from work on a farm neaf Driscoll. N.
ID. He was riding one horse and leading
three others when the bolt killed him and
the horse. He spent the greater part of
his life in Arlington and vicinity.
BR1DGEWATER-Prograrns nave been
issued for the old settlers picnic for Nc
Cook county, to be held June u, at the
George Van Wosrt grove. three miles
northwest OF Canistota. r. w. Dwight,
Of Sioux Falls, will deliver the prinei-
pal address. Joshua Watson, of River
side, is president of the association.
ROSLYN = The Observation-Disclosures
from a wide scope of country attended an
elaborate celebration OF the Norwegian
Independence day. which was held here.
A fine program of sports is prepared for
the event.
PARKER-parker is preparing for a
c~hautauqua next month. Congressman
Lenroot; OF wisconsin, and other noted
men and women. are on the program.
The officers of the local c~hautauqua ASSOC
riofip, "a pa. pYoSidopf Charles n HocL-
EFT; vice presidents. W. F.. Clark and A.
Ia Grebel; treasurer. He. Pfeiffer: Sec
rotary. A. NJ. Fisher.
PIERRE-Horse buyers are securing
this part of the state for export horses
at the present time, and are accepting
animals which would not begin to pass
the inspection for such horses last fall.
Horses which were ctllad out at that time
are readily accepted now.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27

xheAN eWRSYorkssspta legislature de-
se ElasNel sto scc sn Z g ply to permit WON
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27

5snakse are1aidto de 80 short sfeht.
#6A gNtllAt they essunah1e to nee more
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27

Goionel Sherman Marvill. who wa,
sWor IN AZ mayor OF Laurel, Del. re-
ssaenfiy. ts only ~ years old. and the
M9niy ever elected mayor
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27

sOvers 1000 women are e,on,o,.a, !,
MISUNDERSTANDING shells ~ one 81 tha
siargestS en4gtnssring works at Newcas0
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27

Since q heir discovery. III 1870 Al.
gt0ladSlnin6Sssa tsKimberley hive viesaa.,
Sn5AySEaEelrst aOf $2o.0Oo, 900 per an.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27
MISSION HILL NORWAY DAY
DRAWS IMMENSE CROWD

1ankton, S. D.. May 21.-Norwegian
independence day was celebrated at
Mission Hill with an immense crowd
present. The affair was in the hands
OF the Young Peoples association and
the South Dakota Lutheran Choral
union. Among the churches that had
choirs present were Sioux Fails Nor
mai Lutheran, Baltic, West Nidaros.
st. Jacobs, Gayville, Vermilion and
Cotton. A Sioux Falls Normal Con-
cert band of 20 peices was also in at
tendance. The immense gathering tool
place in a large tent. On Sunday,
rellglous services We're held. and on
Monday the patriotic program in com
memoration of Norwegian %indepen-
Qence.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27
MCAFFREE GOES TO
SAN FRANCISCO WITH
GRAIN and MINERALS
Forwards South Dakota Exhibit
for Exposition-Kearney
Chief Decorator.

Pierre, S. D., May 19.-Immigration
COMMISSIONS McCaffree left yesterday
for San Francisco, to be in charge of
the South Dakota exhibit at the expo
sltlon during the month of June. Miss
GLADYS Kramer, of the immigration de-
partment. will leave next week to as
sist in taking charge of the exhibit for
several weeks. After June some other
person will be chosen by the immigra-
to commission, as MI. McCaffree
nus return to the office at tina time.
The material was shipped last week
and will arrive by fast freight about
the time the persons in charge reach
San Francisco.
South Dakota has a space 60x3o
feet between the two east entrances
in the Palace of Agriculture. There
VIII be writing tables and chairs for
the convenience of South Dakotans.
who are invited to make it their head
quarters, and they may have their mail
addressed in care OF the exhibit If they
so desire.
The exhibit consists principally of
corn and grain. Grains will be shown
in the bundle as Well as threshed. The
main decorations are by Will kearney,
one of the artists who made the corn
palace at Mitchell attractive. There
is also quite a showing of minerals
from the Black Hills.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-05-27
TWO MURDER CASES ON
DOCKET IN PERKINS COUNTY

Bison, S. D.. May 21.-Two murder
cases and a number of other cases of
importance are TO be disposed of dur
ing a term of state circuit court for
Perkins county. which convened in
Bison yesterday.
One of the murder cases is that in
which James OlHara is charged with
killing Michael Pendergrass, at Strool.
last June. Several eypsies, who would
have been important witnesses in the
case, have disappeared, but, neverthe-
less, the prosecution expects to make
a strong showing with the testimony
of other witnesses who will be present.
Almor r. Phebus is the defendant in
he other murder case. He has de-
cided to enter a plea of guilty to a
charge of manslaughter in connection
with the tragic killing of Fred Harvey,
at Bixby, two or three weeks ago. The
killing resulted from a drunken QUAR-
rel betWeen the two men. who for
some time had been partners.