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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28
RICH OLD BANKER
J|LTS YOUNG GIRL
Manning, 80, and Worth $15,.
100000, Turns Down Hon.
ora O'Brien, %, on Very
Eve of Wedding.

New York. Dec. 23.-The marriage OF
John B. Manning, aged SO, and worth
$4,000, 900, and Miss Honora May
O'Brien, aged IS. whose chief posses
sions are youth and beauty, was con
again, off again this week.
According to the family of the
wealthy o~ctogenarian, it Is going to
stay off. And that is probably so, be
cause the Irish lass admitted tearfully
herself "there'll be no wedding. at least
for the present. To which testimony
may be added that of the authorities at
st. Patrick's Cathedral, who said yes
terday afternoon: The wedding has
been postponed indefinitely
But that probably won't be the end
of the affair, because there arrived in
town yesterday James S. O'Brien of
Newport, r. l., an outstanding brother
OF the neutrality-suspicious., and
he said he came here for the SPECIFIC
purpose of showing anybody and
everybody that the family bearing his
good old name was not to be trifled
with.
o'Brien Blood Is Stirred.
Neither he nor his sister would say
anything last night about a breach of
promise suit. but they made it quite
plain that an O'Brien couldn't be led
almost to the altar rail and then dis
missed by a mere phone call, which
was the case here. No. sir! The Man
nlngs will hear more of this.
The wedding was to have been eel
ebrated Wednesday morning by Card
inal Farley in the Archcpiscopal resi-
dence in Madison avenue All rrange-
ments had been completed. Even the
invitations to a small group of guests
had been sent. And then--the phone
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28
NEW FRENCH TAXES ARE
APPROVED BY DEPUTIES

Paris, Dec. 22.-The chamber of depu-
ties has approved a batch of new taxes.
among them a graduated tax on theater
and vaudeville tickets. Moving picture
establishments must pay 8 per cent on
monthly receipts under $4,000 francs. 10
per cent from $4,000 to $4,000 francs. 20
per cent from $4,000 to 100, 900 francs,
and % per. cent on receipts in excess Of
that.
Forty francs per 100 kilos is imposed
on refined sugar. The price of tobacco
is also raised as well as the rates on
letter and postal card postage, tele-
grams, telephone calls and money or
ders.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28
FIRST IOWA INFANTRY
BACK TO DIES MONIES

Des Moines, Ia. Dec. 22.-Delaycd
south Of Kansas City, in their travelling
yesterday, the first detachment OF the
First Iowa infantry viii not arrive in
Des Moines until late this afternoon.
The frs train, bearing the Second
battalion reached Kansas City before
midnight and left at 5 o'clocl; this morn
ing over the Great Western. 1t is due in
Des Moines about 4 O'Clock this after
noon.
The first train. bearing the Second
rive in Des MoiEes at $50 O'Clock las.
night. The troops will De conducted 10
Fort Des Moines, on street cars. i'm
mediately upon their arrival.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28
FOREIGN TRADE TO
BREAK ALL RECORDS
Now Believed Total For Year
1915 Will Reach $780,
600, 900, Report.

Washington. ID. c.. Dec. 23.-The
country's foreign trade this year prob
ably will reach a total of 81, 800, 000, 900.
A bureau of foreign and domestic COM
merce statement shows hat for the
II months ending with November ex-
ports and imports combined totelled
$7.148, 600. 900.
November exports of $751; 900, 900 set
a new monthly record. The highest
previous month was September, when
exports were 5000. 900 short of No
vember. Imports fell off slightly last
month.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28
RUMOREO LANSING
PLANS TO RESIGN
Report Not Sustained In Of.
fiCiaI ~CirCIes-CIaimed That
Statements Were ILL.,
Timed.

Washington. Dec. ga rumor
rotary of State Lansing would resign
because of the fact the president
thought mis- remarks yesterday about
the country drifting to the verge of war
inopportune M badly timed.
The report found no support what
ever in administration quarters.
In the same connection, h view was
pronounced in some quarters that the
force of the appeal OF the president
had been weakened by the statement OF
Secretary Lansing followed by his ex-
PLANTATION that this country contemplat.
ed no change in policy.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28

Washington, Dec. 2S-Standing in
he background of the assertions in the
peace appeal of the president and what
Secretary Lansing has said, that con-
ditions for the neutral United States
are becoming intolerable. is the fact
that the administration apprehends
that if the present German peace over
lures fail, the central powers will con-
duct the war with less regard for hui
mainly than before.
In other words. a relentless subna-
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28
BUFFALO BILL CODY is
IN CRITICAL CONDITION

Denver. Colo. Dec. 22.-Col. William
+. Cody Buffalo Bid is seriously ill
at the home of his daughter. Mrs. May
Decker, in Denver. He has been con-
fined within doors for 10 days, but not
until today did his condition cause
alarm. Colonel Cody is suffering from
a nervous breakdown complicated with
a severe cold. Despite his 70 years, he
has shown remarkable cooperative
powers, according to his physicians and
has a fighting chance" to recover.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28

He is taking s~oundings. If he finds
the waters still TOO deep, he will wait
until a more favorable opportunity"
The newspapers say the central
powers would accept the note eagerly
and. despite their arrogant tone, the
door should not be barred and bolted
in their face.
The Daily Chronicle says:
w ask our friends across the Allan
tic to believe US when we say no -AIne!-
lean state paper in our generation HAS
been calculated to cause so much pain,
not merely to I1nglishinen. but to liberal
opinion throughout southern aud west
ern Europe.
The note is in effect, however diff
ferent be its aim. an appendix TO tina
lately received from Berlin"
Saying that it Is not based on the
grounds of humanity or injury to the
United States, the Dally Chronicle
says:
we are bound to observe that with
only the recent exception in the matter
of the Belgian slave raids, President
Wilson never in the face of unparalleled
openings interviewed on The ground OF
humanity before
Recount German Wrongs.
The newspaper then rccounts a list OF
alleged German outrages in Belgium
and elsewhere, on which it says Presi
dent Wilson remained silent. 1t adds tina
he protested against the Lusitania
Ancona and Sussex :.massacres' no,
because they were inhumane, but be
cause Americans persisted by their in
humanity.
Wit his difference-that humanity
did not warrant intervention. but the
American interests did-we have never
quarreled," continues the Daily Chron
icle, but since he omitted to intervene
to stop crime is it consistent be inter
vene to hinder others from Furnishing
the crilninalS?"
The newspaper considers Presiden
Wilson's statement that the objects o.
both belligerents are virtually the sam
is most Painful for European liberals
and adds:
The president did not intend hi!
words as an insult. but they are deepl.
insulting none the less, and none Of tn
allied peoples can be expected to relisl
| I jap,, -
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28
Fear Resumption Of U-Boat
War if Peace Efforts Fail
Secretary Lansnng's Remarks Yesterday Revealed Admins.
tration Belief United States May Become Involved With
Teutons If All les Press War.

rine war is feared. Should this even
tuate, the United States would be in
danger of a break with Germany, if not
something more grave.
This apprehension. according to good
authority here, partly at least was re-
Sponsible for the tone of what the
president and Secretary Lansing have
recently given out. 1t is felt here that
Secretary Lansing. though his Ian
guage may not have been fortunate. in
fact spoke what is in the administra-
tons mind as to the danger to the
United States in the wars continuance.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28
SHIPPING BOARD is
NJ BY president

Washington, Dec. 22-President Will
son today nominated the following TO
be members of the government ship
ping board:
William Denm&n. San Francisco:
Bernard n. Baker. Baltimore: John a.
Donald. New York. John Barber White,
Kansas City. Mo, and Theodore Brent.
Of New Orleans.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28
SUCCEEDS ARcHRoLh.

New York, Dec. IA. g. Bedford
was today elected president OF the
Standard Oil company OF New Jersey.
to succeed the late John ID. Archhold.
Mr.. Bedford for some years has been
vice president and treasurer. Of the
COMPANY.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28
VILLA IS ATTACKING
TORREON CITY TODAY
Battle Begun This Morning
Was Still in Progress
at Noon.

El Paso. Tex. Dec. 22-Francisco
Villas forces began an attack on Tor
reon at A o'clock this morning, accord
ing to unconfirmed reports received
here today. The battle was said TO be
in progress at noon.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28

The greater part OF 1000. 90, tons of
herring caught yearly in Japanese wa
tiers are used to fertilize rice fields.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28

The c~onductivity of copper depends
on the purity of the metal.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28

English people use an average Of
eight matches each person a day.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28
0'kELLY, ADVENTURE
STATESMAN, IS DEAD
Member Of Parliament Who
Had Romantic Career, Dies
In London.

London, Dec. 23-Janes j. O'Kelly.
nationalist member OF the house of
commons, died in London this morning.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-04-27

Don't consign my team to last
place." is the advice of Connie Mack.
"Just because the main portion of it
will be composed of youngsters doesn't
mean that the 1916 Athletics will be
easy to beat. I've got enough veterans
to serve as the foundation for my new
machine, and among my new boys are
some rafting good players to replace
the missing parts. So watch us closely
this season. We may spring a sur
prise"
Connie, however, is almost alone in
his belief that the Athletics will finish
better than seventh or eighth. The
consensus of opinion is that the outfit
he will head in 1916 will be too green"
to make any real showing.
Looking over the roster of the Ath-
letics reveals many unknowns. In
keeping with his policy of other years,
Connie hasn't purchased the high
priced talent from the minors. In
stead he has gone into the highways
and byways and picked up youths from
sand lots and college diamonds.
II am confident that out of my pres
ent lot of youngsters 1 can develop a
few real stars" asserts Connie. May
be he can. He's genius in that way.
But the chances are that the develop
ment won't reach it's crest this year.
that it will be along in 1917 or 1918
before the Athletic team shall become
feared one.
The Mackian outfeld of 1916 will
be quite veteranish, with Strunk in
right, Oldring in center and Walsh in
left. Oldring has been fading and
isn't as good as he was in the bygone
days, but Connie feels that he is far
better than any of the youngsters
picked up since last season. Walsh,
Oldring and Strunk are good fielders,
but their batting eyes seem dim.
McInnis will be on first, with the
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-04-27
w. N. u, Minneapolis, No. 16--1916.
FROM GIRLHOOD TO OLD
ACE WOMEN ARE HELPED

At the first symptoms of any de-
rangement of the feminine organism
at any period of life the one safe, really
helpful remedy is DR.. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription for every conceivable all
ment and disease of womanly nature.
1t is woman's temperance medicine
and it's ingredients are published ON
wrapper
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is
a true friend to women in times OF
trial and at times Of pain when the
organs are not performing their func-
tions. For headache, backache. hot
flashes, catarrhal conditions, bearing
down sensations, mental depression.
dizziness, fainting spells, women
should never fail to take this tried and
true Women's medicine.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-04-27
DIAMOND
NOTES

Bill Killefer of the QuakerS believes
that his arm is rounding into shape
Cincinnati fans mostly are pro and
con for the Reds-mostly con, if the
Reds lose.
Catcher Lynn may resemble Schalk
in that both wear gloves, masks, shin
and chest protectors.
There are a few Fed parks about
the country that would look good
planted with early potatoes.
Fielder Jones has great hopes of
Bob Groom making good for the
Browns the coming season.
Jimmy Breton has signed with the
Fairbanks-M Morse nine of Beloit, Wis,
and will hold down third base.
Bob Veach has been troubled this
spring with a weak ankle, sustained
the first day he appeared in uniform.
Johnnie Evers says the Braves will
win the 1916 flag in the National. The
firecracker is not alone in this belief.
Andy Mcconnell, former White Sox
player, has been sold by Syracuse to
Utica, N. Y, which team he will man
age.
Jack Egan. former American league
umpire, will act as scout for the Provi-
dence International league club this
season.
Raw Morgan of the Senators, who is
inclined to be teGperamental, has con-
WINGED Manager Griffith that he will
try every minute this year.
Rankin Johnson, former Red Sox
pitcher, and last year with the Chifeds
and Terrapins, is to pitch for Fort
Worth, Tex, this year.
Connie Mack is said to have several
SURPRISES in store for the baseball fans
in 1916. The leader Of the Athletics
may have two new men on his infield
According to a statement in a Chi
cago paper, Joe Tinker says he ex-
uects to teach Mike Donlin lot Of
inside ball this year. Yes, Hugh Jen-
nings also may be able to show Ty
Cobb trick or two In stealing bases.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-04-27
Hire Woman detective.

A woman detective has received an
appointment from the Bristol authori-
ties. There is nothing amateurish
about the Bristol appointment. The
new officer has received special train.
ing in police work, and although her
duties will chiefly concern women and
children her services wilt be utilized
in solving all classes of crime and
mystery. Women" an authority ex-
planned, "are particularly adapted for
work which comes outside the scope
of the ordinary detective, but unfor.
tunately it is sometimes unsafe to
trust woman with an important in
vestigation where young men are con.
cerned. They are swayed by emotion.
They can't help it; it is their nature,
and they have been known to fall in
love with the man they have been set
to watch"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-04-27
UMPIRES ARE ABUSED
Standard of Sportsmanship in
Baseball Is Rated Low.
In No Other Sport Is Decision OF
Referee Questioned as on Diamond
Fans Believe in Hon.
esty of Players.

Is the standard of craftsmanship in
baseball lower than in any other line
of sport?
On the football field 20 PLAYER may
even question the decision of referee
or umpire. The captain is permitted
only to inquire politely if there may
not be a different Interpretation OF
the rule. The football coach or d.
rector who openly blames an official
for the loss of game loses caste there
by in the college world. In rowing,
tennis, polo, the ruling of an official
is accepted gracefully even if it is felt
to be wrong.
So far as recalled, no turf official
ever had to be escorted from the track
by a squad of police to save him from
rough handling. Not since the good
old days of milling in out-of-the-way
places to escape police, has boxing
referee had to be defended from fstic
fans who did not agree with his
choice of winner in the ring.
What would the average baseball
Tau IulIlh Oh players WHO SuTTOuHUSu
team-mate and berated him openly
for making an error which cost a
ball game? There was no throng of
irate New Workers besieging the
gates of Fenway park in Boston to
beat up Snodgrass after the world
series game which he lost by muffing
fly ball.
The fans believe in the honesty of
the players. But not one of the 16
major league umpires threatened to
Jump to the Federal league to boost
his salary. How many ball players
of today have not done that? Not
one of the umpires would try to jump
contract for increased salary. How
many players would not jump for
more money if they could?
There are not 16 ball players in
the major league today who live clean
er lives and keep themselves in better
condition mentally and physically to
do their work on the diamond than the
16 umpires do.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-04-27

aged Lajoie on second. Shortstop and
third base, however, are Mack's big
problems He has a bunch of candi-
dates for the positions, but none OF
them have shown anything marvellous.
Crane, however, has the call for the
shortstopping job, with Healy and Kit.
ter leading the others slightly in the
battle for the honor of being the regu7
lar third baseman. Malone, who was
with the Athletics last year, will con-
tinue as Lajoie's understudy
The pitching department will be the
weakest. It's makeup for regular
working purposes is uncertain just
now, but the tip-off is that the follow
ing five will carry the brunt of the
Athletic defensive burden:
Joe Bush, good pitcher, but not a
sensational performer.
Wyckoff who is improving right
along. IA xn MF
Bressler, young and erratic.
Majors, who has much to learn be-
fore he can become star.
Meyers, who owns good arm, but
still is subject to nervousness.
Connie has a flock of other pitching
youngsters, but none have shown signs
so far of pushing any of the above
quintet out of regular turns on the
mound.
Schang will do the bulk of the back
stopping, with McAvoy and Perkins, a
yOungSter. as first aids to the injured.
If the Athletics had great pitching
staff it might carry along the patched
up infield and the only ordinary out
field Or, if the outfield and the infield
were powerful, both extensively and
defensively, they might sweep the
pitching staff through to victory. But
there is too much weakness in every
department of the M9caian machine
for even the stanchest Athletic root
ers, to concede i better than seventh
place in the 1915 fracas.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-04-27
Frjuhtened by Cat.

Frightened by white cat he en-
countered in the cellar of New York
building, youth named Puttner, sup
posed to have been intent on arson,
dashed to the roof, pursued by a guilty
conscience, was apprehended because
of his queer conduct, and lodged in
Jail, where half an hour later he con-
fessed, meanwhile thinking assorted
meannesses about those who claim it
is the black cat that brings i'll fortune.
Fire authorities say 80 fires may be
traced to his activities.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-04-27

Pinkham's Vegetable Compound My
mother bought it and the next month /
was so well that worked all the month
without staying at home day. / am
in good health now and have told lots of
girls about it. miss CLARIcE NORM,
% Russell Street, Taunton, Mass.
Thousands of girls suffer in silence
every month rather than consult ply
stefan. If girls who are troubled with
painful or irregular periods, backache,
headache, dragging-down sensations,
fainting spells or indigestion would take
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, a safe and pure remedy made
from roots and herbs, much suffering
might be avoided.
Write to Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine
Co., Lynn, Mass. (confdentiaD for free
advice which will prove helpful
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-04-27
Women for Police puty.

4Spokane's civil service commission
after debating the type of woman that
would make the best police officer
seems to have reached no very narrow
definitions, the requirements being
between five feet and five feet ten
inches in height, between twenty-five
and thirty-five years in age, and be
tween 115 and 200 pounds in weight
timber line having been boosted to
the latter figure to satisfy Commits
sioner j. NJ Corbett, who admits q
preference for woman officers of the
large, queenly type"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-04-27
somers Has No Interest.

Charles Scmers. it is announced, re
tains no interest whatever in the
Cleveland club. Nor is he given the
option of repurchasing at any time.
Dunn and his associates declared that
they will place at Somers' disposal a
private box, this being in recognition
of his long connection and his hard
work and efforts in behalf of American
league baseball.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-04-27
CLOSER RACE is PREDICTED
President Ban Johnson Names ST,
Clubs Appearing to Have Chance
to Win 1916 Pennant.

"The American league race, in my
opinion, will be closer than last year, -
says President Ban Johnson. "The
Red Sox will have to play better base
ball to win another pennant. The
Tigers and White Sox are bound to
improve, while the Browns, Yankees
and Senators are expected to make a
lot of trouble. Here are six teams
that appear to have chances to take
part in the worlds series"
Johnson said that although the
Athletics and Indians might start
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-04-27
HANDY HUSBAND
Knew How to Get Part OF the Break
fast.

81 know one dish can prepare TOT
breakfast as we'll as any COOK on
earth said my husband one morning
when the cook was i'll and he had vol
mteered to help get breakfast. he
appeared with his dish and l dlscov-
cred it was Grape-Nuts which, OF
course, was easy to prepare for it was
perfectly cooked at the factory, but II
was good illustration of the conven-
fence of having Grape-Nuts about.
I'VE took up Grape-Nuts immedi'
ately after returning from five years
sojourn in a hot country. Our stom'
achs were in bad condition and we
were in poor health generally.
In a day or two we liked Grape
Nuts better than any other kind OF
food on the table. We both gaines
steadily in health and strength. and
this was caused by Grape-Nuts and
Postum.
a friend of ours had similar ex
perience. She was seriously i'll with
Indigestion and could find nothing tc
eat that would not give her heartburn
and palpitation, especially at night
''She found that small dish Of
Grape-Nuts with cream made her 8
satisfactory supper and gave her
comfortable nights rest. In short
tine she gained several pounds II
weight"
There's Reason" Name given by
Postum Co.. Battle Greek. Mich.
Ever read the above Ietterf A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine. true. and fan Of huMnny
Interest
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-04-27
943 is DEATH TOLL
FOR SPORT DECADE

Nine hundred and forty-three
persons have lost their lives in
sports, indoor and outdoor, in
ten years.
The highest toll was paid in
baseball, in which 284 were
killed. More persons take part
in baseball, and it is played over
a greater period than other
sports. Football, with fewer
persons playing and with a
short season, ranks second
; with 215 deaths.
The toll in boxing was 1885,.
; auto racing 12S, horse racing
"a, wrestling Is, cycling II, ten
mis- 1, basket ball 2, golf IA, field
games 8, bowling 8, polo 8, 9th
er sports "a.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-04-27
Foster places Hits.

Eddie Foster is constantly shifting
his feet at the plate He does not
want to lose the knack of hitting into
right center or left field. He ID the
best man In the business when IT
comes to placing Tie ball, and he has
won many a game through his skill