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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-11
ARMOUR BUSINESS MAN
PAYS $3.50 For ONE RASS

Armour, S. D.. May Cd. H. Raben.
president of the Raben Lumber COM
pany, of this city. was arrested by
Deputy Game Warden L.. p. Johnson
for illegal fishing on Lake Andes,
Charles Mix county. Parties on the
opposite side of the lake with binocu-
lars were watching for law breakers
and saw Mr.. Raben land a bass thai
weighed just one and a quarter pounds.
He was given a hearing before Justice
OF the Peace e. Harry Best, who i'm
posed a fine of $40 and costs, making
a total of $3.50.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-11
WEBB DlSBARMENT CASE
CONTINUED TO NAV II

Pierre, S. d.. May 6.-Attorneys for
H. o. Webb, of Doland. who was cited
by the supreme court to appear before
that body and show cause why he
should not be disbarred from practice
Of law in South Dakota, appeared and
asked for a continuance of the hearing
for Mr.. Webb until May II, which the
court granted.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-11

Miners Of Cripple Creek, Leadville
and other Colorado towns on the
Fourth of July and other holidays hold
contests in stone drilling. There is
great rivalry a'Hong the miners to see
who can pound u drill through a gran
lite block in the ukest time.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-11

Modern physics explains a comets
tau as a swiftly moving stream of
atom fragments carried away from
the nucleus by the similar emanations
lfom the sun. Thus the tail always
points away from the sun and the or
bital motion of the nucleus causes the
III to curve like a stream of water
com a moving nozzle.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-11

Assyria, history tells us, was a pure
ly destructive nation, a Hun of the an
clent world, existing merely to ravage
and contributing nothing to civiliza-
t1on, being therein quite the opposite
or the ~Babylonians. Isaiah described
Assyria as Gods ak and saw to do the
rough hewing that providence needed
for the shaping of the race.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-11

Al a meeting of the council of the
Yorkshire Agricultural society. held in
ofk, on February 8. it was decided not
TO mold the annual Yorkshire show this
year. The decision was brought ow-
ing to the inability of the associated
Runway companies to undertake the ad-
ditional work involved.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-11

CALIFORNIA; lemon crop in 1915 was
t5Z per cent more than was raised
there during the previous wear. no
prevent n complete waste of that part
o. the crop not needed in the markets.
.he inferior grades of fruit will be used
IN making lemon oil, citrate of lime and
other such odu
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-11

lhree-quarte OF the $50, 900, 900 or
SO acres owned by Car Nicholas of
Russia is rich timberland, Welding
large rentals, and the rest mining prop
ertles, an of which net him some 500,-
600 cold ollar a day, the worlds
greatest individual income.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-11

John H.. Brister and Miss Ermine
Medford. of Central City, KY, were
married a short time ago by the Rev. J,
j. Pogue, who is a blacksmith and was
so busy when this couple came to him
that he would not leave his work; ac-
cofdlnSly they We're welded in the
bonds of matrimony in the blacksmith's
shop.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-11

Small gasoline engines for starting
larger engines on sea planes and air
shlps are now being tried in England.
h engine weighs only % pounds. de-
Velops more than four horse power, and
operates at more han 1000 revolutions
a minute. A few years ago it would
nave been thought impossible to make
a motor of n kind so powerful for it's
weight.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-11

Inc worlds largest plate mill will
room be in operation at Co%atesville pa
where the rolls made use of will be
from 200 to 204 inches long, capable Of
rolling a finished plate 16 feet in width.
Inc largest mill of this character at
the present time is in Witkowitz. Hun
gary, which has rolls ITS inches long.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-11

A prize for the best code of morals
Tor teachers and parents in the char
alter education of children in the
school and the home has been offered
by the National Institution for Moral
instruction. BY invitation of the insti-
tntlon, educators from various states
are preparing codes and they will all
re printed in pamphlet form.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-11

The Iowa department that buys sup
pnes Tor state institutions has come
to the decision that rice is the cheap
est food of high nutritive value on the
market today, and consequently has
bought $4,000 pounds of it. Twenty-Five
thousand pounds of cheese will be
bought during the year at 1875 cents a
pound, l cent a pound more than a
year ago.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-11

Deep and tr~eacherous peat beds en-
Gou'tered IN the construction Of Ber-
Inns new subway system have been
pildsed by heavy underground spans
OIL concrete and steel, seemingly bridges
oVer the SOLID earth, though ~actuall
bridges over the earth where it is not
sufficiently solid.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-11

The latest plan for draining Hollands
Zuyder Zee contemplates the construc-
ton OF an embankment 1872 miles long
II work that will take 33 years to
complete. "
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-11

By hydraulic mining gravel is OBJ
tanned from a bank in Michigan.
screened, washed n loaded on wagons
ready 1or road building without the use
of hand labor.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-11

English tests with radium' to aid plant
growth have shown that it is most eff
fectlve when used in the proportion of
one seven hundredth of a gram to a
AOn of soil.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-11
SOUTH DAKOTA

A simple method for ~analyzing lime
stone for relative purity, together with
an apparatus for making the tests, has
been designed by DR.. Cyril G. Hopkins,
OF the college of agriculture Of the
University of Illinois. The method is
not patented, but is designed and of
Tered to the public for the service it
may render in helping to place Ameri-
can agriculture on a more scientific
and profitable basis.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-11

The college of mines at the Univer-
slty of Washington is to cooperate
with the department of chemical engi-
neerlng to determine the efficiency of
wood tar and oils in flotation work.
Inc experiments will correlate the work
of the chemists in the investigation of
wood products and the miners in the
use of the flotation nrocesS-
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-11

An Ohio mans racing automobile has
a hood SO high that a driver cannot
see over 1t and is equipped with a Sc
the road ahead.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-11

About 10 per cent of he area of
France is under forest, which is man
aged by the government to prevent
timber production.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-11

For drying towels or clothing there
has been invented a band to be clamped
round a hot water boiler, carrying
hooks on which to hang the articles to
be dried.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-11

Sailors in the British navy now ,,ti-
lie their spare time in making NUM-
tons, for which they receive no remu-
marathon.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-11

Cyprus has revived it's former native
tobacco industry, producing tobaccos
suitable for cigarets of Turkish and
Egyptian types.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-11

Harness that holds chickens wings
down and prevents them flying away
from home has been patented by a
Missouri woman
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-11

In an Illinois inventors double ac.-
ing churn, turning the handle revolyes
the paddles in one direction and the
barrel in the other.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-11
NEWSPAPER RIVALRY EVEN
EXTENDS TO OPERATIONS

Waubay. S. D., May 5.-Newspaper
rivalry is keen at Waubay, and while
Rome Walker, editor of the Advocate,
was at Minneapolis letting the doctors
tinker with his nervous system, which
was out of keller, c.. F.. Black, editor
Of the Clipper, got busy and had an
operation performed for appendicitis.
Both newspaper men are recovering.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-11
PARDON RECOMMENDED FOR
j.. r. MAXWELL, FALL RIVER

Pierre. S. D., May 6.-The state board
of pardons recommended to Governor
Byrne the pardon of j. r. Maxwell, SEN
fenced for murder from FAN River
county, on condition that he supply
certain records and recommendations
which We're asked of him.
The application of pardon of Alv
R~randenberg, sentenced from Hutch
inson county, on charge OF statutory
rape. was considered. and laid aside for
one year at which time it is to be again
considered. and taken up then without
further request from Brandeberg's rep
resentatives.
NERMILION-Several weeks ago there
was held in Sioux City the Y. NJ. c. A..
Older Boys conference to which the V.
II. s. club, of Vermilion, S. D., sent II
high school delegates. That this confer
ence is bearing fruit is shown by the no
smoke campaign put on by the Vermilion
boys. During this campaign over so
pledges to abstain from the use of tobacco
in any form were secured.
YANKTON-Roy Cook, for several
months past night clerk at the Portland
hotel Of this city, was arrested for enter
ing the John Benin saloon and taking i
quantity of liquor. In Justice R.chey's
court the young man pleaded guilty and
was given a Jail sentence of 30 days and
fined SIS. The jail sentence was suspend
ed, provided Cook leaves the city.
ABERDEEN--No indictments have yet
neen reported by the federal grand jury
sitting at this term of United States court
In Aberdeen. The court is trying the case
Of James Agard, ar allotment Indian,
who is charged with having shot his faith
err. Louis Agard. in the leg.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-11

The worlds production Of whale oil
In 1914 amounted to $50. O0e barrels.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-11

SIOUX FALLS-The citizens of Sioux
Falls have just completed the contribu-
ton of $4,000 toward a fund Tor the erec-
ton of new buildings and the enlarginp
IF the scope OF Sioux Falls college. The
supporters of the institution now will
;aise an additional $751; 900 In the state out
side Of Sioux Falls.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-11
TABLET ERROR FATAL
TO POLLOCK FARMER
Ole Lovo Dies From Effects of
Taking Bichloride of Mer-
curry BY Mistake.

Aberdeen. S. D.. May Cole LoNo, a
farmer near Pollok, who recently
swallowed a bichloride of mercury tab
let in mistake for a laxative. died at a
local hospital last night. The tablet
had been left at the Lovo home to be
used in dressing an injured leg.
3
BISHOP LAWLER TALKS
ON FORMER LEAD TROUBLES
Lead, S. D., May G.-ln an address
here last night Ri. Rev. John T.. Law
Ter. installed yesterday as Catholic
bishop for western South Dakota, dis
cussed the roubles of this diocese
which attracted wide attention two
years ago His remarks We're quite
conciliatory and we'll calculated to
smooth over the previous difficulties.
He announced that his policy would
be directed toward the betterment of
city, state n nation from a spiritual,
moral and social viewpoint, and that
he stood for the strict enforcement of
law and order and obedience to author
ity.
Touching briefly on militarism, he
declared it is more difficult and useful
TO live rightly for ones country than
to die fighting for it, which he granted
was sometimes necessary.
Rt. Rev. John j. Lawler, of ST. Paul,
was installed yesterday morning by
Archbishop keane, of Dubuque. The
ceremony was imposing and was wit
messed by prominent Catholics from
this n adjoining states. over 60 pre-
lates and priests of the church We're
present in ST. Patrick's cathedral.
Archbishop keane preached the sermon.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-11
MURDO BUSINESS MAN
AND BABY DEAD FROM
EARLY MORNING FIRE
Charles Eaton Uses Kerosene
In the Kitchen Stove-Mrs.
Eaton Severely Burned.

Murdo. S. D., May 6.-Charles Eaton
and baby lost their lives here yester-
day morning in a fire which destroyed
The Eaton home.
Mr.. Eaton started a fire in the stove
early in the morning and stepped out
side for a short time to do some CHOIR
ing. When he returned and found the
IRE smouldering he attempted to slim
nlate 1t with kerosene. Ar explosion
followed. setting fire to the house II
20 Mr.. Eaton's clothing.
He rushed out of the house, followed
by his wife, who vainly tried to smother
the flames. MI. Eaton was so badly
burned that he died within a few hours.
MIS-. Eaton also We're severely burned
but is expected to recover.
Two children, aged 4 and 2, were
rescued through a window by neigh
boris. The baby, which was sleeping in
a crib, was taken out later but died
soon after from burns and suf%focation.
Mr.. Eaton was prominent in local
business circles, as a member of the
firm of Eaton Bros, owners of an ele-
Tator and dray line.
The fire occurred at such an early
hour that neighbors did not reach the
scene until the house was we'll en-
yeloped in flames.
Mrs. Eaton's clothing became ignited
in trying to reenter the house after
trying to save her husband. Only the
timely arrival of neighbors kept her
from rushing into the burning build
ing. regardless of personal risks.
BRookINGs STUDENTS HAVE
ISSUED 1917 "JACk RABBIT"
Bookings, S. d.. May 6.-The 1917
Jack Rabbit student annual Of the
Junior class at State college, is being
distributed this week. The book con-
tains 800 pages in review of college life
of the past year.
The editorial staff is: Harmon Kop-
perud, Lake Preston, editor in chief;
Charles Rudd, Orient, associate editor;
Ralph Johnson, Hetland, assistant edi-
tor; Omer Mills, Wall. business man.
ager;; A. H. Sherwood, DeSmet, as
sociate business manager; C. H. Karl
stead, Dempster, assistant; and Harry
Smith, Miller, artist. Committee chair
men are: Faculty, Ray Cunningham,
Condo; athletics, Axel Peterson, Sioux
rails; classes, Colman Wagner, Selby;
literary, Eva Gregory, Mitchell; activ-
tiles, Donald Watson, Chamberlain;
humor, Lenore Browning, Brookings;
snaps. Aubrey Sherwood. DeSmet; and
art, Harry Smith, Miller.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-28
X REAT WILSON VICTORY.

VI country Germany
assured published
regarding abandon
shall
still adhrs his position
carry guns solely fighting
government
prizes sinking
class will
such protection they of
Gemans that British
will be obliged withdraw
order and
president ground
peace country Germany
will clearly
foreign world
ognzed greatest achievements American history.
there o.
slightest mp
ble power prevented Rooevet's election
adjustment satisfactory basis Of submarine
Q neutraby that he is
national and International politics
reelection be certain of anything
appeared pathway prob
him the dstrusted
liability of the president because of his mastery handling of them
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-28
Obregon Denies Break.

chihuahua City, Mexico, April 28.--
General AIviro Obregon, minister OF
war CT the de facUo government, VII
submit his assurances to Major Cen
erals Scott and Funston at a coming
conference at El Paso or Juarez that
Carranza forces are now fully able to
cope with Villa bandits that are op-
Grating in Southern Chihuahua. The
minister of war said that he hoped
10 arrange for early retirement Of
American troops from Mexican soil.
In denouneing the report which he
said had been circulated in the Unit
ed States that he had broken with his
first chief, General Obregon said:
Il wish to deny emphatica,ly the
invention Of the American yellow
press which has insinuated there is
friction between myself and General
Carranza. l wish to state further
that there is harmony among all the
chiefs Of the constituticnalist cause
General Obregon left Chihuahua on
bis special train last night, accom-
panied by General Cevino.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-28

Get your Ladies Home Journal, Sat-
urday Evening Post and Country Gen
ueman at Brad's Smoke Shop.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-28
ROAD PROVIDES
r SOME FINE SCENERY

Calexico Chronicle: Two hours and
one-half of easy riding in an auto
mobile will take tourists from CaleX-
leo to Tecate, Baja California, over
the new road which is being con-
structed by Colonel Esteban Cantu
overnor of Lower California.
Authorities in Mexico hope to see
tourists take advantage Of this great
new highway which is being rapidly
completed under the direction of Gov
ernor Cantu. The head of the Mex
lean government over the line is TAX
ing keen interest in the progress
of the roadway and makes frequent
inspection trips along the route in his
new Packard "siX.' A big force OF
men is pushing road work now as rap
IDLY as possible.
The road will offer some choice
scenic attraction, and it is pointed
out that tourists can leave here in a
machine Saturday and have two
lights at Tecate, returning Monday
rorning. The road will be in fine
condition for motor travelling when
It is completed and it promises to
become a choios scenic route for peo-
rle passing through this section of
Southern California.
The Mexican federal telephone line
being built between Tia Juana and
Ensenada by Governor Cantu will be
completed this week. David Gold
taum, receiver for the Mexican Land
and Colonization Company and in
charge of the road construction work
for Governor Cantu in Lower Califor-
MIA, states that the line will be ready
for operation within a few days and
that the automobile road being built
by the Mexican government between
Tia Juana and Ensenada is more thar
half completed by the last of May
He has about 100 men working OF
the road, the most difficult part oi
which is built now, including the San
Antonio grade.
Goldbaum has gone from San Die
20 to Ensenada to complete the road
building.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-28
VENICE RESORT
PLANS BIG SEASON

The charm of Venice of America as
{ summer resort has become irresis-
tible and the contrast this popular re-
sort offers when compared with the
average inland city gives every pleas
ure seeking person an impulsive de-
sire to spend the entire summer there.
While it is a seaside resort, situated
just Il miles from Los Angeles, and
abourding in amusement, it is also a
city of homes. Named after Venice
Of Italy, it partakes of the Italian style
Of architecture and its winding canals,
dotted with gandclas, propelled by
Italian gondoliers, 90 not place much
Ct tax on the imagination of visitor
to recognize in the California resort
q reproduction of the famous Italian
city.
A thousand and one attractions and
recreations to both divert and amuse
ale found there. All manner of inter
esting attractions occupy the great
PIER, among which are included the
aquarium, which contains the most
wonderful collection Of sea life in the
world, ostrich and wild animal farm,
and scores of concessions.
The fine dance pavilion is popu-
lar rendezvous for both young and old.
The services of La Monaca's famous
Land by artist musicians have been
secured and will give concerts twice
daily during the summer months. The
great auditorium Of Venice has a seat
ing capacity of over $500 people.
On the broad beach promenade COM
Portable electric chairs have been pro-
vided for visitors and they can ride
in these conveyances in perfect ease
for over two miles.
Fishing also enjoys its full share
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-28
EDGEWAY INN
Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Ca

Open June IS. 1916.
delightful health and rest resort
quiet and comfortable. Cool sea
breezes. The best of home cooking.
Rates, SO per week. For further in
formation address :.
MRS. RUTH COOPER FISH
aardiff-by by-the-sea. san Diego Co, Cal
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-28

Of popularity at Venice, and anglers
have sport aplenty, casting their lines
from the surf, pier or boat.
The salt water plunge situated there
'is the largest on the coast and since
its erection there has net been one
single case of drowning. The entire
lunge has been refined with proclaim
and various other improvements have
ieen made. Every Saturday afternoon
the plunge is devoted to children, ana
competent instructors are maintained
to teach the little tots the healthful
sport of swimming. 1t has 1,500 dress
ihg rooms and an average Of over
5000 bathers a day. BatherS can go
direct from the plunge to the surf.
Venice is a modern city. Its edu-
oational facilities are unsurpassed, the
city government has made it city to
be followed by others. even more ma
tired. and. notwithstanding that it is
less than ten years old, it has built
high school at cost of S250,000.
Last year the Congregational church
erected a new house of worship at an
expenditure Of $4,000, and every dol
lar of this amount was paid in be-
fore the erection of the edifice was
commenced Its fire departemnt ranks
among the very best in the state and
is one of the few cities that has es-
tabliShed the salt watersystem.
There are no slums. no bad environ
ment or other detrimental factors at
Venice. 1t is said to be the clean
est and most sanitary city in Califor-
nia.
The beach resort is exceptionally
fortunate in being so well equipped
with hotels, etc.
The inducements offered transient
visitors to make temporary home
in Venice are such as appeal to all.
The many semi-hotels, apartment
houses. furnished bungalows ard cot
tages are modern, the retals Within
the reach of all.
A few of the splendid stopping
Places are included: Hotel Waldorf,
Hotel St. Mark, Ellison Apartments,
Fremont Apartments, Southern Apart
ments. Reed Apartments, Westminster
apartments, Yarmouth Apartments,
Potter Apartments, Castle Apart
ments, Dudley Apartments, etc. The
well known Villa City, situated along
the banks of the canals, is also
popular home spot and is the most
modern villa in the world.
Among the leading cafes Of South
ern California are included the fol-
lowing. situated at Venice: Snip Cafe,
Strand Cafe, Ocean Inn Cafe, Venice
Cafe and Grotto Cafe.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-28
Los Angeles Produce Market.

Los Angeles, April 28.-New hot
house cucumbers we're placed on safe
At 1.5O@2.50 a dozen on the local
wholesale produce market today, while
the outdoor cUcumbers were lowered
to L25 box. Beans Of all varie-
ties were also decidedly loewr, the wax
yariety dropping off to 6D7 a pound,
the flat green beans to 7@8 and the
Kentucky Wonder beans to 9Ml0 a
round. Trading in the balance of the
leading vegetables and fruits contin-
ued active and prices in most instan-
COS remained firm and unchanged.
Local ranch eggs, per dozcn-Se-
!ected, Il; candled, 25; case count,
23.
California creamery butte, 2oe
pound-Fresh extras, 26; fresh first,
%.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-28

San Francisco, April 28.-Butter-
Fresh extras %
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-28
Notice.

Until May 1st, 1916, we will clean
and lubricate, without charge, any
electric fan delivered at our store.
room, 601 Main street, El Centre.
Adv. HOLTON POWER co.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-28
San Francisco Grain.

San Francisco, April 28.-Wheat-
Easy; no trading.
Barley-Steady; December, 1852
high, 1853 low; May, 1884, bid, 1885
asked
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-28

Endorsed by United Republicans of
California. Stand for the nomination
at Chicago Of some outstanding Amer
lean On whom all former elements Of
Republican Party can unite, thus in
suring VICTORY for the Republican
Party in November.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-28
Butter, Eggs and Cheese.

New York, April 28.-Butter-
Weaker; receipts, 1882; creamery ex-
tras, 3312@34h; firsts, 32a @33;
seconds, 3112 @32.
Eggs-Firm and unchanged; re-
ceipts, 32,50O.
Cheese-Irregular and unchanged;
-eceipts, 861.
Chicago, April 28.-Butter-Lower;
creamery, 30@33K.
Eggs-Unchanged; receipts, 2797O
cases.
San Francisco, April 2S.-Butter-
Fresh extras, "A.
Eggs-Fresh firsts, 1872.