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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-04
INSANE MANS ESTATE
MUST PAY S16,510.97
Court Upholds Promissory Notes
Given For Stock of Alleged
Blue Sky Company.

Sioux Falls, S. d., May In
United States court in this city the
Mitchell Street State bank, of Miiwau-
kee, Wis, was awarded a verdict of
$16,510.97 in a suit instituted by the
bank against Joseph L.. Walter as
guardian for Michael Wollman, Of
Freeman, s. ID. The action was brought
to recover on promissory notes said to
have been given by Wollman to r. A.
Brachvogel, promoter, in exchange for
stock in an alleged blue sky" land
company.
Wollman has been declared insane
by the courts of Hutchinson county,
and it was contended that the notes
given by him were worthless because
of his mental condition.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-04

Beriln, May /. (Nla lAofdon(-
The capture of Russian positions,
south of Lake Narocz between
Stanarocze and Stachowce. by
German troops, together with more
than $500 prisoners, was an
unc by the war office today.
London. MAY l. Major General
Charles Townshend, commander of the
10000 British forces be sieged at Kut-
el-Amara, Mesopotamia. by Turkish
rendered. This information was cocn-
tained In a British official statement
ssued this afternoon.
The official statement added that
General T%ownshend destroyed all his
gun and munitions before surrender
ing.
The following statement was made:
After a resistance pr~otracted for
143 days and conducted with gallantry
and fortitude that will be forever mem
orable, General T~ownshend has been
compelled by the final exhaustion of his
supplies to surrender.
Before doing so he destroyed his
guns and munitions.
1.-The force under him consists of
2,970 British troops of all ranks and
services. ana some b.UO0 indian troops
and their followers"
An Ill Fated Venture.
General Townshend probably was
driven to surrender to avoid starvation
of his forces. A recent official Turk
ish communication that the position of
the British at Kut-El-Amara was crit
ical and hat they We're expecting to
receive small supplies of food by aero
plane. An official statement received
here yesterday showed that a last eff
fort to send Supplies to the garrison
had failed.
1t was announced that a ship laden
with supplies had been sent up the
Tisris, that it had been grounded about
-Four miles east of the city.
Less than Il score of miles away on
the banks of the Tigris before the city
is a relief army that for months had
been attempting to reach the besieged
forces of General Townshend. OF late
the Turk forces have been reinforced
and aided by Hoods they have been
able to hold the British in check.
No official figures nave beer given
out as to the number of troops which
set forth from the Persian gulf in No
Vember of 1914 OF the expedition which
has now ended in surrender. Officially
the number has been estimated as high
as $4,000, but it was probably consid-
erably smaller han this. This force
has suffered heavy losses in severe bat
ties with the Turks.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-04

DR.. Masatoru Sawayanagi, the new
President Of the Japanese Imperial So
Nety of Education, was formerly presi-
sent of the Toxic higher commercial
sshool and the Imperial university Of
%syoto. There has been much rivalry
Setween the supporters of the new
PRESIDENT and the education depart
Slent authorities. DR.. Sawayanagi
ssaught at Waseda many years ago,
gut he was very unpopular with the
students. Since those days he has
sa~aintained an antagonistic attitude
Soward Waseda, hence his unpopular
nv with the present administration,
yhich is mainly composed of Waseda
sr Count Okuma's men.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-04

The Japanese have many curious SUI
a~rstitutions about animals, the chief
enong which is their belief in the SUI
P%rnatural power OF foxes. There are
amberless shrines dedicated to foxes
Japan. The badger is another ami
al feared by the superstitious Japan
ge mind. 1t is believed to have power
annoy people, and to be able to turn
ito a priset at will. The crying Of
Ieasles and the baying of dogs are re-
hrded as evil omens, n such insig-
tgficant happenings send a shudder
yer the believers. In Japan a light
5lored mouse in the house is a sign
Z happiness. If a spider falls from the
bling at night, it is thought to be UNI
@cky. To see a centipede at night
seans happiness in Japan.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-04
JURY DENIES VERDICT TO
BOY INJURED BY TRAIN

Sioux Falls, S. D., April 2S.-After
less than three hours elaboration a
jury in the United States court re-
turne a verdict in favor of the Great
Northern Railway company. in the suit
of Jay Billings, the 1~2-year-old son of
a Sioux Falls man, who sought to re-
cover $4,000 damages for a broken leg,
alleged to ave been sustained when
he was struck by the pilot OF a Great
Northern engine while taking a short
cut through the railway company's
yards on his way home from school in
February, 1915.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-04
c. o. LISTMAN, PRINTER AT
LEAD, HAS NARROW ESCAPE

Lead, S. D. April 2S.-Whirled around
on a pulley attached to the main power
shaft in the press room Of the Lead
Daily Call, his clothes torn completely
from him, c. O.. Listman, a. printer Of
Rapid City, had a narrow escape from
death while other employees stood par
alyzed with fear. Listman was picked
up for dead, but an examination showed
nc bones broken and beyond bruises
and scratches he is none the worse for
his experience, although he had been
squeezed between an 1S-inch space be-
tween the ceiling and the shaft.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-04
BANKS TO GET COPIES
OF EXAMINERS REPORTS

Washington. April 27.-The comp
troller Of the currency today announced
that, beginning June l. each national
bank examined by national bank exam
liners would be furnished a copy of the
report OF its condition made to his Of
flee by the examiners.
For so years such reports always
have been regarded as confidential and
while many banks a v asked for cor.
les. they have always been refused.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-04
NEW TRADING CONCERN
BUYS MERCHANT FLEET

New York, April 27.-Control of the
International Mercantile Marine com
pany, commonly known at the time of
its formation by j. P. Morgan & Co.,
almost Is years ago, as the shipping
trust and now in the hands Of a re-
ceiver, has been acquired by the Ameri-
can International corporation. a $780,
900. 00G organization. it was learned to-
day.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-04

Except perhaps for the old slave
Enarket at Milledgeville. tho city Of
gsavannah has, in the foundation OF the
pulaski hotel. one Of Georgia's most
Aotable mementoes Of the day when
non were sold. The basement of this
ancient hosiery is honeycombed with
ericked up cells used before the war
ny shave owners for the safe keeping Of
heir slaves.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-04
SECTION WEST OF RIVER
SEES FINE CROP PROSPECT

Rapid City, S. D., April 2s.-Crop
conditions in the prairie country east
and south of Rapid City are more
promising even than one year ago when
the biggest crop ever raised in this
country was harvested and marketed.
Copious rains and SHOWS since the mid
die of February have put the ground
In fine condition and there is every as
surance that another bumper crop will
be harvested next fall.
There is but little spring wheat in
this section, so that the condition along
that line does not affect this section,
reports from the government survey
telling that it Is below average over all
OF The country this year. Practically
all OF the spring seeding is in and up
and is looking exceedingly good. AL
falfa. OF which there is a very extern.
much better than usual.
~Bridgewater, S. D., April 28.-Farm
operations have been greatly delayed
by rains and u~nfavorahle weather. In
limited localities blowing for corn is
greatly hindered by water standing III
the low places. The early sown grain
Ia showing we'll above the surface, and
with the advent Of warm weather will
make rapid growth. Grass is well adj
vanced and will oon afford pasture
Tor stock.
EGAN-Edward E.. Leavenworth, a pio-
neer resident of this place, died very sud-
denly at the family residence. He had
been i'll only q short time. He Is sur
vtved bv the widow n several children
'aLMn8. .N -
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-04

SIOUX FALLS-At the family resi-
dence in this city ccurred the death of
Charles NJ. Thayer. aged 70, one of the
veteran railroad men of the northwest.
Had he lived until next Monday himself
and wife would nave been able to cele-
brate their golden wedding anniversary.
When 20 years of age he was pensioned
and retired by the Illinois Central Rail-
way company and shortly afterward
came to Sioux Falls to make this city his
permanent residence. He is survived by a
widow and two married daughters.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-04
DEFEAT OF BRANDEIS
GENERALLY FORECAST
Doubt That Senate Judiciary
Committee Will Favor His
Confirmation.

Washington, D. c., May THAT
the nomination of Louis D. Brandeis
for justice of supreme court is more
likely to be defeated in the Senate
than at any time since it was made
was disclosed here today. Not only is
the judiciary committee likely to refuse
a favorable report, but a number of
southern democratic senators are
showing strong signs of opposition.
Supporters of Brandeis are much con-
cerned over the outlook.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-04

The marimba, Guatemala's national
musical instrument, is a huge affair on
Che zylophone principle, played by
igtriking Its yari-sized keys with pad
ded drumsticks. Guatemalan Indians,
svho have quite as much power and en-
E1urance as the average truck horse,
larry these from town to town on their
backs. although they look nearly as
.5lngainly and weigh probably half as
smuch. :"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-04
HAMILTON WINS EASTERN
DEBATING CHAMPIONSHIP

Yankton, S. D., May LIN the high
school debate for the championship OF
eastern South Dakota, held here last
night, the Yankton team, composed of
Caroline Burgess, Neva Underlill and
Harry Hawkins. defeated the Clark
team by a unanimous decision. The
winners will debate with Sturgis,
champions of western South Dakota.
YANKTON-on next Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday evenings, May / to 3. will
be held the annual May festival under the
auspices of the Yankton Choral union.
with Leslie r.. Putnam as director and
Miss Jennie Stafford as for
the choral numbers. The festival program
Is of a very popular and attractive char
acter this year, including among other
features a number of selection by the
Yankton College Glee club.
BRIDGEWATER-Local baseball fans
have decided that Bridgewater will not
belong to the Corn Belt baseball league
this season. Accordingly there will be
but six teams Observation-Disclosures, Sa-
lem. Alexandria, Emery. Canistota and
Spencer. The seasons schedule will be
prepared by May Is, n likely will pro-
vide for the playing of 80 games by Zach
team.
PARKSrON-Myron Brink, a former
Parkston boy and whose parents reside
mere, mas received word from Washington
that he has passed the civil service eX-
animation and has been appointed to the
position of teacher In the Philippines. For
the past four years he has been attending
Dakota Wesleyan at Mitchell. He expects
to sail from Vancouver on May Is.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. are being
made for the Decoration day exercises to
be held In Bradley. One of the features
will be a parade OF school children, ac-
companied by members of various fratern-
al organizations and citizens IL general.
and headed by local members OF the Grand
Army.
YANKTON-Herman Peterson, Of St.
Paul, master painter on the new high
school building. fell from the third floor,
where he was painting windows, to the
ground, and sustained w broken wrists.
BuTLER-Local business men have
commenced an agitation for the organ
ixation OF a commercial club. and it is ex-
pected q mass meeting OF citizens soon
win b called for that purpose.
DOLAND-The city council, for the pur-
pose Of Improving the FIRE fighting facili-
Ties, is arranging for the erection Of a
steel water tank with q capacity of O.Ooo
gallons
GEDDES-Members of the local Grand
Army post have secured Fred r. Smith. Of
Platte, to maks-the Decoration day adj
dress here.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-04

Russia is said to be the only war
ring nation whose people are actually
more prosperous during the
conflict, prohibition answering for part
of the change and the forced develop
rest OF 1t. way
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-04

Y Mrs. Mary Harris enjoys the rare
SGeminine distinction Of being a full
pledged blacksmith. She works with
her husband, John Harris, in Grant.
Mich, n Is not ashamed Of her trade
rather shoe a horse or set a wagon
tire than mend a garment or do an
lrOning," she said,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-04

Henry ]. Halls, of Danville. ILL.,, re-
performed a wedding in which
the bridegroom Is a grandson Of the
first couple he married when he opened
his Office in February, 1878, and his
records show that he also performed
the wedding ceremony for the father
and mother OF the bridegroom.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-04

Goods at the University of Minne-
sofa, answering a recent question. de-
clared themselves willing to marry men
salaries ranged from $500 to
4I0.VOO, the variation depending, not on
b man as some might think, but On
the ideals Of the girl who answered.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-04

a portable electric radiator, in ap-
pearance like a steam radiator, which
has been invented, is composed Of a
2ntgh resistance coil. submerged in an
insulating, nonfreezing liquid which
circulates when electricity is turned
Into and heats the coil.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-04

The optical device. recently invented.
designed g help women choose dresses
without installing the colors, could
we'll be abetted by a tiny automatic
monograph, trained to repeat, inces-
sanity, the exact numerals of hubby's
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-04

After Is years of experimenting .
Dresden engineer has succeeded in ner-
1ecttng q rocket carrying a camera to
photograph objects and places over
which " passes 1t is returned tic the
ground by q parachute.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-04

aluminium production in 1915 in this
country is estimated by several author
tttAsaat about 10000. 900 pounds, a rec
ord achievement. comparing with about
Il6s000.000 pounds In 1914.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-04
FIVE CARS OF FREIGHT
DITCHED ON PLATTE LINE

Tyndall, S. D., May 1.-THE east
bound Platte line freight 1Sain was
wrecked in the Tyndall yards Thursday
night, five cars going into the ditch.
Two of the wrecked cars were loaded
with hogs. The wreck was caused by
a switch being left unlocked. The en-
CINE and four box cars passed safely
over when the switch opened and the
rest of the train started down d side
track,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-04

Scarletina is difficult to control, as
Its cause is unknown, and mild cases
may occur which are almost impos-
stble OF detection. but which serve as
focus for further spread OF the dis
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-04

WAGNER-A number of Indians on the
Yankton reservation near here are secur-
ing their deeds to lands from the Indian
bureau at Washington, and are becoming
citizens instead of wards of the govern
ment. Many of them arc greatly inter-
ested in automobiles, and a large number
of machines will be sold to the redskins
as soon as they are in position to pur-
chase them, after receiving deeds to their
lands. Many of the Indians on the rese1-
walton are progressive farmers.
STURGIS-At the annual convention of
the Black Hills Presbyterian Missionary
society, held in this city. the following
officers were elected: President. Mrs. S.
r. Glattly, Hot Springs: vice president,
Mrs. A. l.. Ozmun. Lead; corresponding
secretary, Mrs. c. d. Ersk:ne, Sturgis;
recording secretary, Mrs. o. L. Black.
Whitewood: young peoples secretary,
Mrs. Rex Joyce. Hot Springs; treasurer,
Mrs. A. H. Spayde, Rapid City.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-04

There Is an extraordinary echo in he
cathedral al Pisa. IL you sing two
notes there is no reverberation. but IL
sing three, they are taken IN.
sswelled and prolonged into a beautiful
harmony.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-04

Parkston. S. D., May 1.-The local
morning freight from the north was de-
rallied near Kaylor Thursday afternoon
and 16 cars were thrown from the
track. One man was reported some
what hurt. Quit a stretch Of rack
was torn up.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-04

THE cpmmon skunk Is fond OF yellow
3a1xckots.I II catches these insects by
111Gar1nkz ita tail with q sticky saliva.
mich makes the bnshy tail serve as
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-04
MAYOR HALL DEFEATED
IN ABERDEEN ELECTION

Aberdeen, S. d, April 28.-In a most
holly and bitterly contested secondary
election for mayor, Alvan Aldrich, for
mer mayor under the aldermanic plan,
was elected yesterday over the incum-
bent, Ed NJ. Hall, for a five-year term
under the commission form by a ma
jority of 1923. Hall carried two of six
wards. All wards ran very close with
the exception of the Third, whict. gave
Aldrich 121 majority. The total vote
was: A,drich, 1,43O; Hall, 1901.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-04

Andrew Fisher, the new high COM
missioner for Australia, began life as u
pit hand IN q Scotland coal mine.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-04

ssSS fIS amm1lllion asaembled ID q
sS1 WITH due allowance for three.
Gi@S StstoSapers0 would cover
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-04
ACCUSED FMPLOYE HAD
$500 SEWED IN SHIRT

Lead, S. D., April 2S.-Arrested in his
room at a hotel here with $1,000 in
bills sewed inside his shirt, Felix Oro-
coma, of Butte, Mont, will be taken
back there to face an embezzlement
charge. Butte authorities wired the
local police that Orocona had skipped
with $1,000 belonging to his employers
there. When arrested and the money
was found he denied that he had taken
that much and that domestic troubles
at home We're partly responsible for his
action.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-04

In early Italian playing cards cups
the place of hearts, swords of spades.
and coins Of diamonds.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-04

Class paving blocks used in an ex-
perimental way in q French city street
lest than two years.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-04
PNEUMONIA RANKS HIGH
IN SOUTH DAKOTA DEATHS

The death list shows that there was
not a single death from smallpox, but
thai measles, considered as a mild dis
ease, took rs in the state for the year.
The causes Of the greatest number of
deaths We're: Typhoid, SO; whooping
cough, 21; diphtheria and Group, %;
influenza and grip, IL: pellagra, 1;
tuberculosis, 800: pneumonia, 393;
heart disease, 352; cancer, 254; infan-
tile paralysis, Z. There were SIS suici-
des nj II homicides for the year.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-04

Every square mile of the sea is esti-
mated to contain about 100, 600. 600 fsh.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-04

Rapid City, S. D., April 26.-In a sec
ondary election here John D.. Newcom-
er, incumbent, was chosen the com
missioner for the five-year term over
l.. T. C%rittenden by a majority of 95.
A week ago Newcomer ran second. led
by C~rittenden by 81 votes.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-04

Yankton, S. D., April 2s.-In a sec
ondary election to elect a city comrlis-
sioner. the election of a week G not
deciding the election, M. p. Gilman,
jr., won over Norman Rapalee by a
majority of 1872.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-04
General Townshend, Besieged
Since Last December. Sur
renders to Turks With
Command of 10000.
DESTROYS WAR MATERIALS
AL Efforts to Relieve Belea-
guered Troops Fail-Guns
and Ammunition Blown
Up Before Yielding.

Berlin, May /. tria London)-
The capture of Russian positions,
south of Lake NaroCZ between
S~tanarocze and S~tachowce. by
German troops, together with more
than $500 prisoners, was an
nounced by the war office today.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-22
COUNTY
NEWS EVENTS |
ARE REPORTED
Correspondent Keeps Tab Of
That Section for Readers of
| the telegram.

WESTON, May 22.-The Daughters
Of the American Revolution met at the
home Of Mrs. Cecil Orr in the McGary
addition Friday night. After the pro-
gram had been given election OF ofic-
ers followed with the result that Mrs.
James Ralston was elected regent, Mrs.
Earle Jackson vice regent, Miss Mar
lama Barnes registrar and Miss Ger
trude Warner treasurer.
Minter Jackson was here on business
Friday.
Frank Means. Of Fink, is in the city
on business.
]. NJ n. Downs, OF Buckhannon, is
In Weston on business.
Lewis Bennett has been in Pittsburg
during the last week on business.
o. L. Showalter, OF Clarksburg, Wis
tied Weston friends Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. ]. Hall have re-
turned from their wedding trip.
Mrs. Dana Young returned from
Clarksburg Friday where she had at
tended the funeral of Marcellus Gar
rett.
Senator George G. Cole and niece,
Miss Gertrude, have returned from q
two weeks visit to the national capital
W. E Hill, state inspector Of the
public service commission, has been
in the city for several days on bust
ness connected with his ONCE.
John s. Darst, Republican candidate
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-22
NORWOOD Nine
TRIMS kEYSER
Martins Ferry, o., Team Here
for Two Games This
Week.

The Norwood park baseball team de-
feated the fast Keyser Independents
team in poorly played game on the
Norwood park diamond Sunday after
noon by score Of 10 to s.
Although the score was large and
the game loosely played many fast
plays were pulled by both teams which
kept the large crowd which was out
to see the game in good humor, and
as first one team and then the other
would be leading it kept interest in
the game until the last man was out
in the ninth.
The Norwood team drew first blood
on a walk. a bunt which rolled safe,
en- error and single in which two
runs were scored. In the third the
locals added another on two singles
and stolen base. The Keyser boys
hit their stride in the fourth and
scored two runs on a couple of hits
and several wild throws by the local
team.
The lucky seventh was the big in
ming OF the game. In this inning the
Key ser team scored three runs and
took the lead by one score. In the
last half Of the inning the locals had
a batting rally and FIVE runs were
scored before the side was retired,
giving the home team four run lead.
The last score Of the game was made
in the eighth by the locals.
Gregory's saxaphone orchestra gave
delightful program of music during
the afternoon which was greatly en-
joyed by all attending the game.