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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-07-27

While the president is making it as
plain as he can that he does not intend
to fight in Mexico, the soldier boys
are still being Alshed toward that
border. We are glad the boys are 60
ing to have the outing and gam the
experience.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-07-27

1t is apparent that the new republi
can standard bearer thinks it more i'm
portant to appease the Wall Street in
terest in Mexico than to pursue broad
and humane policy that will bind to the
United States all the republics of Latin
America.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-07-27

The prohlbitionists have many times
proved that they have all that goes to
make a political party, except the
votes.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-07-27

1t now appears Carranza at last
fully appreciates what United States
proposes for that country and is offer
inga measure of CO. operation not be-
fore evidenced. If he shall continue
to exercise this kind of Judgment his
people will be the ones to profit.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-07-27

Henry Ford told the Prohibition
ists that he couldn't be their candi-
daH, because he could not run against
his, friend Woodrow
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-07-27

Villa now has rheumatism and
walks on crutches. which is pretty
good for man who was first killed
and then had his legs shot off.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-07-27

A soldier likes the bolder chance.
He'd rather march and drill thar
dance.
And his appearance makes a hit
Though his hablliments don't fit.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-07-27

Mr.. Castro cant quite understand
why he is not wanted in the United
States or any of its possessions. He
will learn after while that this coun-
try is no longer harbor for trouble
makers.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-07-27

In answer to arguments against
swapping horses while crossing a
stream the democrats will no doubt
protest that the Rio Grande is not
much of a stream.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-07-27

International law has not been shot
to pieces after all. There is enough of
it left on which to claim measure of
protection for visiting submarine.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-07-27

Belgium in discussing the reorganiza-
yion of it's government There was a
time when it was feared that there
would not be enough of Belgium left
even to reorganize.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-07-27

Captain Koenig. peaceful sailor
man has won an iron cross, according
to the universal verdict of the world.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-07-27

lis better to have mobilized and
dlsbanded than never to have mob
| lllzed at all.
The next thing we know England
will be telling us from whom we may
buy our groceries and meat.
Mexico has had only three hundred
revolutions in the past hundred years
No wonder its head swimsl
Ihe prohlbitionists have many times
proved that they have all that goes tc
make political party, except the
votes.
international law has not been shot
to pieces after all. There is enough of
it left on which to claim measure OF
protection for visiting submarine.
Henry Ford told the Prohibition.
lsta that he couldn't be their candi.
daH, because be could not run against
his, friend Woodrow
Villa now has rheumatism and
walks on crutches. which is pretty
good for man who was first killed
and then had his legs shot off.
Belgium in discussing the reorganiza-
zion of it's government. There was a
TIME when it was feared that there
would not be enough of Belgium left
even to reorganize.
In answer to arguments against
swapping horses while crossing a
stream the democrats wilt no doubt
protest that the Rio Grande is not
much of stream.
were complaining because our govern
ment made no military demonstra-
tion against Mexico, are now demand
ing that National guard be sent home.
The suggestion that Hiram Johnson
be sent to the United States senate is
not acceptable to the people of the
middle west who hoped that Californ
ians would keep Hiram 4 to them
selves out home
Every holder of Mexican concessions,
whether American or European, be-
lleves that any policy short ofi armed
intervention iii Mexico is weak and
wavering." How much bravery and
''Americanism" is there behind a pro-
gram to crush Mexico?
Deserted by their leaders, the 4,000,-
900 progressives of 1912 have the chance
to endorse in November the Wilson ad-
ministration which has put into law a
score of the principal measures demand
ed by the progressive platform.
why he is not wanted in the United
States or any of it's possessions. He
will learn after while that this coun-
try is no longer harbor for trouble
makers.
A soldier likes the bolder chance
He'd rather march and drill thar
dance.
And his appearance makes hit
Though his hablliments don't fit.
While the president is making it as
plain as he can that he does not intend
to fight in Mexico, the soldier boys
are still being A1shed toward thai
border. We are glad the boys are go.
ing to have the outing and gam the
experience.
Judge G. H. Clark, who succeeds
Justice Hughes on the Supreme bench
may be notable man in Ohio. but
he is not we'll advertised. His con
firmation may be expected shortly.
Justice Brandeis paid dearly for be
ing national figure.
| 1t is apparent that the new republi
can standard bearer thinks it more i'm
| fx.
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-27
WIFE SET A TRAP FOR HUBBY
Suspicious Helpmeet Most Effectually Cures Him of the Traditional Fail
 ing of Husbands.

The wife of a Dorchester man who had the traditional failing-he forgot to mail letters-has cured him. The mail is deliverd at their home before the breakfast hour-which is compara- lively late One morning she said to her husband:
 Did you have any mail this morn ing, dear?'
 "Only circular" he answered, as he bit into fine brown slice of toast.
 "Hm," said wife By the way, did you mail the letters gave you yes terday?"
 "Sure I did was the righteously in- dignant reply.
 Well answered wifey with an elo- quent smile, its funny, then. you had no letters this morning, because one of those I gave you to mail was ad- dressed to Nou-just as a sort of key" Boston Herald
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-27
Traininq Children.

Do not be afraid of letting your chil. dren enjoy themselves Make then just as happy as you possibly can, even if they do break piece of furniture or q little bric-a-brac once in a while. II is infinitely more important to train ament, to try to establish in them the hopeful, cheerful, optimistic habit, thar to give them college education oi leave them fortune. It is infinitely more important to show them how to face life heroieally. eheerfully, serene ly, than how to make money or to at tain fame.-The Mothers Magazine
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-27
WILL INVESTIGATE
 BRITISH BLACKLIST
BRITISH EMBASSY AT WASHING TON IS ASKED FOR IN
 FORMATION.
DUTCH MINISTER IS BUSY
Discusses Trading With the Enemy Act" With Secretary PoIk-Nether- lands Interests Identical With
 Those of the United States.

Washington.-An informal inquiry has been made by the State Depart ment to the British embassy for in formation concerning the application of Great Britains trading with the enemy act to American business firms and corporations
 Facts also are being sought from the nearly 100 concerns in the United States which have been placed on the so-ealled blacklist under the act It was stated officially at the department that the government was preparing to act in defense of American interests and that the next step would be to in- struet Ambassador Page to request further information from the British Foreign Office
 Minister Van Rappard Of the Meth erlands discussed with Acting Seere- tary Polk Great Britain,s so-called blacklist under the trading with the enemy act It is understood he was informed that the United States had come to no definite conclusion as to the form of action to be taken as the result of the appearance of nearly 100 American firms on the list
 The Netherlands considers that it's interests are identical with those of the United States and is anxious 10 determine what steps the American government will take. It is said the Dutch government has made frequent representations to Great Britain on this subject in the past, without ia vorable results.
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-27

Russell place They ventured into the eHergrown garden and finally upon the broken-down porch.
 '.Why, the door is of it's hinges" dis covered Constance. "I would like to have peep inside Sylvia, there's some furniture and pictures on the wall"
 So there is, quavered her compan- ion. If if wasn't so ghouliSh, all the story, I'd like to see what the Russell folks left behind them. And I wonder why."
 A step at a time the timid two ad- vaneed. Finally. trembling quite they stood within room off the hall. A warped and moldY rug lay on the floor. The furniture was mildewed and dusty. Some pictures on the wall still re- mained
 That is Albion Russell, spoke Con stances companion, indicating n framed photograph That is just as he looked the last time l saw him.
 The picture appealed to Constance. The face WIS distinctly good and hand some She experienced sudden access of pity for the young man. his life spoiled ny the miSdoings of his father.
 II was month later when the old spell of witchery. attaching the mind of Constance to the old ruined home. led her steps irresistibly in its direc- tion. She ended casual stroll at it's broken gate Then she walked around the house. There was something sad and forlorn in the long gar den oYergrown with weeds yet here and there q rose or Il honeySuckle piercing the heavy blanket of noxious eumbrous greenerg.
 Constance was about to leave the gruesome wreck of a home when she started halted and turned in d flash A creepy awesome sensation held her in momentary thrall. A strange thing had happened.
 Gang
 A bell had sounded forth two cracked somber notes. Whence? Sure ly near at hand for the air quivered By whose hands? No human beina was in sight.
 Clang-clang
 She paused, about to hasten iron
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-27
The Eeriie Call
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By Augustus Goodrich Sherwin
Copyright. 1916. by W. c. cAapman.)

Copyright. l9lO, by N. G- G4apman.l
 How eerle!" shuddered Constance Merrill.
 Worse than that" grow1ed her fa- ther We would be doing something else beside srubbing along as we are, if the man who owns, or owned that rickety old place played me square
 T have heard mother hint at some thing of that sort" said Constance, but she never went into details"
 No. if is tabooed subject re- spondcd her father. Sorry it has come up now You ought to know as much US we do. though so you can join us in hating the Russell family"
 .Oh, papa It is wicked to hate anybody
 Not old Jim Russell !f' declared her father volubly You must know that the specions old scoundrel got into my confidence. I had just inherited ten thousand dollars. He induced me to trust the funds with him. He said he had twenty thousand dollars to put with if and buy piece of ely property If q great bargain that he could later turn for fifty. trusted him. was daz- Zled. Within a week he and his fam fly. son and wife, disappeared, bag and baggage and have never been heard of since We found out later that his old house here was mortgaged to the limit, so much SO that the mortgagee has just let it stand there and rot away. for no one would buy it
 "fhey say it is haunted, suggested Constance.
 John Russell ought to be, if he has any conscience :" retorted Mr Merrill bitterly. He spoiled my life!"
 RusSell's place had stood unoccupied for five years. It was on q side road and out of the regular course of travel. Constance had not seen it half a dozen times in her life Now. having heard it's story, she was interested. She took occasion to ask an older friend about it.
 There WAS a mystery the latter in formed her "I felt sorry for Mrs Rus sell. She was q lovely woman. Her husband was q reserved sort of man, but had m anxious hunted look about him. not the shrewd cunning look some people tell of. l felt sorry for the son. He was just about your age and was doing well in college when the break cane I've often wondered what the rights of the affair was-their leaving so suddenly"
 Romance. mystery. perhaps tragedy Constance dreamed over the intri- cate situation. One day she and q friend strolled in the direction of the
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-27
wRAckINe AN ARTISTS SOUL.

q understand the noted pianist you engaged to play at your reception left your house in huff"
 50 he did replied MT. Dubwaite' q can't imagine what was the matter with the fellow"
 "Perhaps he was offended in some 1.ay.
 Nonsense! While he was resting from his labors at the piano l thought q good idea to entertain the guests y,ith few ragtime selections on the phonograph l had hardly started the first one when he ripped out some sort of foreign oath, clapped his hands to his ears and fed"
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-27

the first stone lion in front of the library and pope like as not  about
  q Mendessohn ti
 wishing and wishing that they to onici
 Under the rules a posurng ehandw Il model
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-27

For shipping poultry crate has been invented that folds to a quarter of it's extended size when empty for convenience in handling.
 Earthquakes cause electrical waves and an Italian has invented apparatus which has registered them several min- utes before seismographs have shown earth movements.
 A cork extractor patented in Eng land comprises an awl-like stem with q loose crossbar, which is passed through cork with the stem, turn ing against the cork as 1t is withdrawn. l Fish. rice and vegetables are the
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-27

"There is no place like home" But it takes the rent to make you realize it.
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-27

acquired by make S6 SID lj
 
 learning English at the puts  anything
 really good "Ihree proud particular which the stockc tier S calle O
 with masculine heads be of of
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-27

of child the medical world this contest Application of child of grooming the babes for the December examinations Advice of of children in established the of the hands of 90
  during the six the be officially, still perfect
 will qualify candidates n proposed
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-27

To lmrtN-fOuftn street, IudklnB ilofe than three miles in all and never faster than two minutes to block. Honest, as the models say themselves, showing off the new duds these days is about as eXacting q profession as doing studio work for the movies. and with all that is expected it does get on Il girls nerves something awful, no mat ter what people may think.
 Imagine model, all fixed up just as the pattern book says, and 0-k'd by the designer. promenading up Us far
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-27
Strike Vote Being Taken.

St Louis.-The Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees are taking strike vote against the Mis- souri Pacific railroad following the announcement of John j. keegan, a representative of the United States labor commissioner. that he had failed in his efforts to mediate the differ enees between the brotherhood and the railroad
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-27
Made the Most of Her Time.

Ossip Gabrilowitsch, the pianist, used to tell the story of pupil who came to Harold Bauer and asked his terms for lessons. After the fourth lesson he said to her: Why, madame, do you always bring rhapsodies, etudes, swift music? Why not quiet number, something that shows your phrasing = some Andante?" MT Bauer" replied the pupil. your les sons are too expensiye-I can't afford to play the slow music"
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-27
Hc=Had Been Stunq

'sfhe old way to cure yourself of an attack of love said the married man, "is to run away"
 'ANhy didn't you do that when you were eourting the girl you married?' asked the old bachelor.
 T did replied the other, but l made the mistake of taking the girl with me"
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-27

While constltnting only a single sectlon of the aquarium, doubtless will be for all time one of the greatest attractions. The huge fish tanks are built on such Il liberal scale that 10 fill one of them re quires 30oo gallons, or nearly l5 tons. of sea water, and the sea water is brought to Philadelphia in barges from the Atlantic ocean. r. miles off The shores of New Jersey.
 Marine hall is already store house of fish lore, with the fishes, ar raEged in family groups. swimming in
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-27
Reserve Bank Statement.

Washington-The total reserve of the federal reserve system showed falling off of over $23,000.000 in the week ending July II, and the total re- sources were nearly $S.000.000 less than the previous week \ statement by the Federal Reserve Board today showed total reserve of $400,4S2, GOO. teal resources of $639, ,649000 and to- tai earning assets of S1S9.657. O00.
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-27
TAKEN FROM EXCHANGES

A tiny watch is set in the handle of new lorgnette.
 Synthetic milk is being produced from peanuts by European chemists.
 Waste water is purified by process employing collodial clay and milk of lime that has been invented by q French scientist.
 The United States marketed 1,131 short tons of asbestos of domestic pro duction last year, gain of 39 per cent from the year before.
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-27
Canadians Imprisoned.

Ottawa. Ont-Canadian prisoners in Germany were sentenced to a year in jail by the Germans for refusing to make war munitions, according 10 a letter received from Corporal Daniel A. Simons, formerly prisoner in internment camp in Switzerland.
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-27
Many Return to Mexico

Laredo, Tex.-The tide of travel across the international bridge here again has turned southward and for every American refugee reaching the border from interior Mexico, three are entering Mexico 10 re-engage in pursuits hastily abandoned recently when war appeared imminent
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-27
Many Check. .Protested

Washington.-Out of nearly 10,000,- GOO depositors who have maintained checking accounts in national banks. there has been an average of 1,O39 pro tested cheeks received daily for the last three months. an average daily total of S141,5O0, according to figures by the comptroller of the currency. Overdrafts in all national banks amounted to s6,e94, ,000 on May F.
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-27


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  facts. etc. op
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-27

IIaly. Today there nre m NeW 4ork eity--in the Bronx Italian eolony-50 or 60 men whose trade it is to cut landscapes or heads" upon shells.
 All of these men work at home in the old-world style small bench and chair, four or five engraving tools, Il few files and some polishing brushes making up the necessary parapher- nalia. except for the pencll-like sticks CT holders" upon whieh the cameos- to-be are cemented with Il brownish sealing Nax. With this simple eauln-
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-27
4 Customer Lost.

But, madam your account is al- ready overdrawn."
 Cant you let me have the money, anyway"
 I'm afraid not"
 T once deposited fifty dollars in this old bank. I'll never patronize 1t again"
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-27
Change in Style.

Mrs. Tlatbush-How do you like my new dress9
 AIr Flatbush-Why, is that a new dress?
 .Gertainly it is"
 Looks like same material as your last one"
 oh. it's the same material. but it's four inches shorter :"
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-27
Thouqht Stimulation.

My speech is going to set a lot of people thinking" remarked the orator.
 'YeS, rejoined Senator Sorghum :; but are they going to think the way you are trying to make them think they ought to think"
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-27
Pojse in Plenty,

Its rather unfortunate that poor Dubwaite lacks self-possession."
 "Oh, that can be overcome"
 Do you really think so?"
 "Yes I would advise him to study the easy and confident bearing of a railroad president being cross-exam- ined by a government attorney"
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-27
Out Shoppino

What have you been buying girlie?" Some silk, chiffon and tulle. From them I'll concoct dream. But what have you been purchasing downtown 2,'
 Some cheese, eggs and ale: the in. gradients of nightmare, I spose.n
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-27
Officer Commits Suicide.

San Antonio.-capt Christian Bri- and of the Twelfth Cavalry committed suicide at Hichita, \. NJ. shooting himself in the head. The report of the incident to departmental head quarters indicated that the officer was menally deranged. He was ap- pointed from Kansas.
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-27
Woman's Party Conference

Washington.-The National Execu tive Committee of the National Wom. ans party called a conference at Colo. rado Springs August 10 to F. "to de. eide on measures to be adopted by the womans party in the coming cleo tion to win national suffrage for wo. men"
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-27
No References. S.

Willfs-The new cook is I jewel, dear
 Mrs. Willis-Yes, but I'm afraid that I must discharge her.
 Whats the matter?
 Mrs. Wilis-Tm suspicious of her. I went to the library this afternoon and spent three hours in the reference room and couldn't find any of hers.- Judge.
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-27
Hopeless Ga SC.

What's that thing, doc?"
 That's medicine ball brought you"
 "Then I'm afraid tA're is no hope for me
 "Why not?'
 ''I never can swallow that oungs- town Telegram.
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-27
Unsuited.

T don't suppose the submarine will eyer become popular with the authors of hest sellers"
 Hardly. You see. for obvious req sons. the opportunities for loye-mak- ing on the deck of q submarine are limited"
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-27
Just Like Woman.

Parker Speaking of secretive people, your friend Hazel is certainly the limit.
 Aimie-What's the explanation?
 Parker-She mailed a souvenir post card this morning marked Personal" "
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-27
T he Limit.

Redd-Having spent about five hundred thousand dollars for road inn protement and equipment Swiss company will carry passengers over the Alps in electric automobiles.
 Greene-Some dsheartening. should say to see those taxi-meters climb up there
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-27
Rural EDicures

Customer-But isn't two dollars an awful price for chicken?
 Dealer-Not for suburban chicken sir. Why. everyone of these fowls was raised on flower seeds that cost fifty cents per package.
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-27
Committeeman unseated.

Indianapolis. Holton Dye, Progressive national committeeman from Indiana has been unseated by the Indiana State Progressive Com. mittee because he endorsed the can. didacy of Charles E. Hughes.
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-27
In Dancing Circles.

.Is that youthful-looking man really your father?"
 ''Why, yes" yelled the debutante. He doesn't look as old as the man who had the last dance with you, Mercy. no! That was grandfather P
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-27
General Mcintyre Nominated

Washington, President Wilson nominated Brig Gen. Frank Mcintyre to sceed himself as chief of the War 9epartmeHt Bureau of Insular Af. fairs.
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-27
VIII Try 10 Aid Poles.

Washington.-Pres Wilson told a large delegation of representatives of Polish organizations that he will make efforts to get relief to the starv. ing in Poland.
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-27
His Lack.

The new fellow in the bookkeep- ing department is quite an amateur juggler"
 Don't believe it. Why, he can't even balance an account"
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-27
Praetlce Shin On Cruise

Norfolk. Va The battleship Louis. jana, designated as practice ship sailed for 10 days cruise. manned by an enlisted skeleton crew and na val militia from Louisiana, Texas N,~th Carolina and Florida.
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-27
Anal The Secret Comes Out

Little Lemuel-Say, paw. why do people say that talk is cheap?
 Paw-Probably because the trusts can't control the output, son.