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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-09-14

from the dairymen who produce the milk
supply Of Philadelphia is a good move.
Flies in an infected farm house might
easily psllute the milk, which in turn
would directly or through the agency Of
other flies, again infect individuals to
whom the milk was served. Moreover,
since the famous European specialist,
Professor Meter, of Paris, advocates that
the streets be watered frequently and
protusely" in cities in an effort to reduce
cases in an epidemic, it is n pity that our
street cleaning bureau seems to have
taken no drastic steps to meet the situa-
ton. A more extended congeries of dusty,
dirty highways in the congested area OF
the city has never before been seen.
In the presence of the hot wave it Is
perhaps too optimistic to say that with
the advent of cooler weather the disease
Will decline ct once. But its record as
"a hot weather affection is beyond dispute.
And, however the present conditions may
seem unfavorablc to its early stamping
out, it is clear, from the splendid coopera-
ton among ali the officials of the state
and city, that no epidemic has ever been
50 intelligently handled.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-09-14
signature pssss { ., &MzZzZzw
In Use for Over 80 Years.
Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria
His Reaimen.

"ItegimcnS. ltcgimens!' said Prof.
Hilary McNIasters before the Harvard
Medical school.
There are too many ~noilScnSical
regimens, young gentlemen. | prefer
the regimen of Mark Twain to all such
rubbish.
Marx had II very strict regimen,
you know. He never smoked but one
cigar ut II time. and never smoked
while sleeping.
"lle never ate meat except Will,
his meals, and he never drank except
ct meals and between meals.
Ellis father took n drug store for
n bad debt in Marks hoyhood, and
among the stores were nine barrels of
cod liver oil. These lasted Mark seven
years. The rest of the family had to
get along with the ipecac and nuy
vomica. Mark being the pet. He was.
in fact, the first oil trust. He got il
ALL"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-09-14
SUPPLY OF SEALS ASSURED
Action by United States, II Is Be-
lieved, Has Done Away With All
Danger Of Their Extinction.

For the first time in the history of
rhe United States this country is han
ding its s%ealskins, a condition
THAT should have been brought about
long ago, but was not, largely owing
to trade secrets connected with the
dressing and dyeing of the furs, which
were possessed exclusively in Eng
land.
Seal furs are used more extensively
in America than in any other country
on the globe and the United States
government has done more to prevent
seals from becoming extinct than all
the other nations put together. 1t is
due entirely to our initiative that
there is now a growing supply of
seals from which to draw.
The total number in the Alaskan
herd is o estimated at 100000, and
it is believed that 100000 will be
added this summer, after which, un.
der moderate regulation, there will
be little danger of extinction, such as
faced the fur-bearing seals only a few
years go.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-09-14
Society Of WASHINGTON.

ments are stopped up in steam shoveis.
The precedent OF her success In choos-
Ing the right moment to Join in the Bal
kan imhroglio of 1913 would seem to have
had considerable influence in prompting
Rumania's waiting policy In the present
instance. This country remained aloof In
the first Balkan war O9l2p. During the
second war. when Bulgaria. Serbia and
Greece Were fighting over the spoiis which
had been wrested from the Turks In the
previous struggle, Rumania again re-
mained an interested bystander until the
closing day of the conflict: then she
threw her weight with Greece and Serbia
In time to demand as her reward the val
liable strip OF Bulgarian territory lying
north and east of a line drawn between,
TuTtukai and Baltchik. in the Dobrudia
region, between the Danube and the Black
sea. This prize added some 200 square
miles to her area.
IF, as is reported, Russia has promised
the big Balkan state the important prov
ince of Bessarabia, which adioins it on
the northeast, 1900 square miles Will be
added to Rumanian domains. together
with ESQ, CA kindred people. In addition
to this tempting spoil of diplomacy, it is
highly probable that the Rumanians Will
expect Bukowina as their share of the
'parings' in the event the central powers
uie ueleateN, loF thlS Austrian crown
land was a part of the Rumanian prov
ince of Mohdavia up to iii at which time
it was appropriated by the larger nation.
Runlantars sim comprise a large percen-
tase of Bukowira's population.
The Rumanian war budget for the fis-
cal year ending just prior to the outbreak
OF the war was $50, 000, eco. The infantry of
the standing army is equipped with Mann
licher magazine rifle Owe caltridscs)
named after the Austrian inventor and
much used in both Austria and Germany.
The horse and field batteries are armed
with Krupp quick firing 10 millimetre
guns.
I'm the transportation OF Russian troops
as well as in handling her own forces to
the Austro-T1ungarian and Bulgarian bor-
ders Rumania's 2,500-mile railway system,
nearly IS per cent of which is state owned,
viii play an extremely important role,
as win also that great water highway,
the Danube, which flows out OF Austria
Hungary at the Kazan Pass and In it's
eastward course to the Black sea forms
the navigablc southern boundary OF Ru-
mania for nearly $50 miles. The 1885, 600
miles OF national roads criss-crossing the
country would elso greatly facilitate the
despatch of troops"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-09-14
Resources of Rumania.
The National Geoaraeh.


Washington, D. C.-The weight RuInaaia
IAN throw into the scales of war in be-
lalf OF the entente allies Is suggested in
he following war geography bulletin is
1ed today by the National Geographic So
,iety on the resources of this. the largest
81 the Balkan nations:
With a field army of 10000 men. thor
,ushly trained and fully equipped, and
NTH a reserve force of at least 900, %%S adj
litional fighting men, Rumania's late en-
rance upon the great BATH sfield OF europe
VIII inevitably have great weight. But OF
Equal or perhaps even greater Importance
% the allies will be the fa,t that with
his country's declaration OF war against
he central powers her highways and her
railway systems can be used IN moving an
unlimited number of Russi~a soldiers to
he northern frontier of Bulgaria and the
| southeastern gateways into Hungary.
I'm the present struggle it has been
EASIER on many occasions to secure men
for the firing line than to control the IA
2ilities for transporting them and to find
The necessary food for them after their
arrival in the trenches. Rumania pos
sesses the means to solve in part both
these problems.
with an area about equal to that OF
the state Of Arkansas, but with a popula-
ton nearly five times as great, Rumania is
essentially an agricultural country, pro-
ducing vastly more wheat in 1915 than Bull
garia, Serbia, Greece and Montenegro
combined. Its crop last year IS, 600, 900
bushels equalled the joint production OF
our two fertile wheat states, Minnesota
and Iowa. The yield Of barley, corn, oats
and rye is also large, and during the two
years of war the country has waXed rich
playing the role of an Egyptian Joseph 10
starving brother nations-the we'll paying
central powers.
Before the war the value of Rumania's
grain exports exceeded 500, 600, 600 annual
ly, and second in the list OF her interna-
tional sales was petroleum. valued at near
ly S., 100000 a year. Her forests, too, are
a source &C revenue. for the well-wooded
slopes OF the Carpathians, which form the
western boundary between Rumania and
Hungary, yield excellent oak beech, pine
and fir, the exports being valued at 5000
900.
"Rumania is famous for It's salt mines
and could supply all Europe with this
commodity for hundreds of years. In
some mines the beds are from GEO to ESQ
feet thick and ct Sarat there is a salt
mountain whose sides are quarried with
electric machines which cut out blocks
each q cubic yard In size, while the trag-
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-09-14
land of Sure Content.
From the Baltimore American.
human kind his drna med n

Always human kind has dreamed OF
q Utopia-of a region to be found
somewhere free from trouble and
worry, where life moves along with II
charmful zest. There isn't much of
the earth that hasn't beer explored
and mapped, but, none the less. the
hunt for the land of gilt edge oppor-
tunity is not abandoned. just at pres
ent Alasl-a seems TO be the land Of big
Eronlise. Cold? Oh, not so cold that
wheat, oats, potatoes, flax, hay, straw
berries, apples, pigs sheep, reindeer,
Shorthorn cattle and a few other things
cannot be grown there.
In an article in Leslie's Magazine, A.
Burton Hepburn tells us once again
hat there are 10000 square miles Of
land III the southern valleys of Alaska
that are as good, as to soil and climate,
az the best lands of Denmark, Nor
way, Sweden and Finland. In other
words, these valleys, having about five
times tho area of Maryland, would, il
settled as densely as the Scandinavian
countries, sustain a population of 80
00o, 900. But there is an additional
100, eco TAI miles of Alaska suitable
for sheep mt cattle grazing and an
other 100, 600 square miles thai can be
USE as reindeer range.
And the mineral and fishery wealth,
as the advance agents are so constant
" remin2ing us, are of wonderful pro-
portions. Alaska, they are telling us.
is capable of sustaining a population
of over $4,000, 900. If piped heat is
necessary for man and beast in winter
time-there is the coal to make the
steam that heats the pipes.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-09-14
When Hogan TeIephoned.

Hogan, the elder, was doing useful
work in the stables. since most of the
younger men in the nearby little mar.
ket town had enlisted.
One day he was sent by his employer
to telephone 10 n dealer for various
loads of hay. straw and oats. After
many struggles with that terrible in.
strument which is supposed to save
time, he got into communication With
the dealers Mt last.
81 say, we're waitin' fer that lnsl
order fer hay, straw and oats. We
want it at once. Hay, straw and
oats.''
Back came the answer:
Very good. But who's it for?"
carr, now. Would We try to be
funny with an onld man what's doing
his bit? It's fer the horses ay
coorse."-London Mail.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-09-14

ITO hold ':its place in the sum- is the avowed purpose
L Of a great nations conflict. To hold "its place in
the sun. is the object of every business in the great
fight for industrial and commercial supremacy.
To be able to hold cts place in the sum- is the supreme
test Of an asphalt roof. It is the sun, not rain or snow,
that plays havoc with a roof. If it can resist the drying
out process of the sun beating down upon it, day after
day, the rain or snow will not affect it except to wash
it clean and keep it sanitary.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-09-14
BABY's ITCHING SKIN
Quickly soothed and Healed by
Cuticura. Trial Free.

Battle with hot water and Cuticura
Soap. If there is any irritation anoint
gently with Cuticura Ointment on end
of finger. Refreshing slumber for rest
less, fretful babies usually follows the
use Of these super-creamy emollients.
They are a boon to tired mothers.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. l..
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-09-14
Field for Him.

you don't get much expression into
your portraits"
"Then you think l can't make Il liv-
ing at artY"
II don't say that. You'd be just the
man to design kings. queens and
knaves for playing cards."-Louisville
Cnurier-.Innrnal
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-09-14
GETTING over Distinctions.

BiIl-They say he's great in a hur-
die race.
Jiil-That's right: he is.
"Where did he learn?'
"Why, his people used to do house
cleaning stunts four times a year,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-09-14
CerfEuir1-teed
Roofing

takes its place in the sun" and holds it longer
than other similar roofing, because it is made
OF the very best quality roofing felt, thoroughly
saturated with the correct blend of soft asphalts,
and coated with a blend of harder asphalss.
This outer coating keeps the inner saturauon
soft, and prevents the drying out process SO
destructive to the ordinary roof.
The blend of asphalts used by The General"
is the result of long experience. 1t produces
a roofing more pliable than those which have
less saturation, and which are, therefore,
harder and drier.
At each of the Generals big mills, expert
chemists are constantly employed to refine,
ties, and blend the asphalts used; also to expert
mentf for possible Improvements. Their constant
endeavor is 70 make the best roofing still better.
The quality of CERTAIN-TEED is such that
it is guaranteed for 5, 10 or IS years, according
to thickness Il, or Ply. Experience proves
that it lasts longer. Behind this guarantee is the
responsibility of the worlds largest manufac-
turer of r%oofngs and building papers.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-09-14
A Cautious Girl.

There's a mouse in the corner"
poke him out. Vanessa. Here's q
foot rule
Not for me. 1 want a yardstick
when I nGke at a mousse
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-09-14

The government of India will ex-
tend it's wireless system until every
army post has n station in the charge
OF IL trained officer.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-09-14
StRGiIS:Is a.. iGs5Ends Rails. Mice, BuES
dss Vi2tifalS Die outdoors. l6c and IL.
SIOUX CITY PIG. CO., NO. ss--1s1e.
Like a Man,.

Like a WdN.
Two bankers were talking about q
tinnncier who had failed.
and die pcor Joe accept his fall
ure like n man?" asked the first.
'~Exactly like a man." the second
answered. "Hc blamed 1T on his ex-
t|ravagnnt wife"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-09-14

important to mothers
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that It
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-09-14

Siam has no paper or pulp mills.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-09-14

The General makes
one third Of Ameri-
cas- supply of as
phalt rollroofng,s His
facilities are unequal
ed, and he is able to
produce the highest
quality roofing at The
lowest m%anufactur-
ing cost.
CERTAIN-TEED
is made in rolls; also
in slate covered shin
gles.T There il Of
CERTAIN-TEED
for every kind of
building, with fiat o,
pitched roofs, from
the largestsky-scrap
Ell to the smallest
residence or out.
building.
CE RTAIN TEED is
sold by responsible
dealers all over the
world, at
prices. Investigate It
before you decide on
any type Of roof
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-24
SAY HAY BILL
 $ INADEQUATE STAFF OFFICERS DIssATis'P1BR. :--..-,- - -" -. -. ..-----s 2 Declare Bill Does Not Provide fof a- Sufficient Force of Trained Troops e.:
 to Prevent FPe, From Gaini1g a Foothold in Country.

WASHINGTON. D. C.. March a. The Hay army bill passed by the House yesterday does not meet with the approval of the staff officers of tha- army. They declare it is wholly In adequate to meet the requirements of the country, and that the nation will be in no better shape for repelling an attack by a foreign foe under the new lew than it is at present. The in crease in the army. they declare Is but trifiing matter when compared with the number of men that would, be required ill time of war to makee an adequate defense. and that the time which would so necessarily be. required to raise volunteer army would permit foreign foe to gain a foothold from which it would he difficult to drive them.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-24
NEUTRAL POWERS WORK. FOR PEACE
ASK COOPERATION OF WILSON
Request Is Refused and Neutral Eu- ropean Powers Will Attempt to Bring About the End of the War Without Help of United States.

LONDON, March 24.--A dis patch from Stockholm, received to- day, says that 1t is stated in Swedish political circles that the Swedish gov- ernment, on two separate occasions. has requested President Wilson of the United States to cooperate with the Scandinavian countries in con- certed action toward securing peace in Europe.
 President Wilson, it is said. who al ready at an early stage of the war had his offer rejected, declined to join the movements unless requested to do so by the belligerents.
 H is said that in Stockholm and other neutral capitals of Europe the question is being discussed of form ing a mediation conference without the cooperation of the United States.
 it Is certain .aat representatives. of Norway, Sweden and Holland have met, at the request of the King of Sweden, to discuss plans for bringing the European war to an end, but what action will be taken to this end has not been made known, if any plan has been arrived at
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-24
SUPPLY SHIPS E. t::
 suBMAR|NEO F. :.; =: '. .,. TURKISH FLEET IS TORPEDOED Russian Submarines Send to Bottom
 Turco.German Fleet of Merchant men Loaded with Ammunition for Troops in Asiatic Turkey.
TURKISH FLEET IS TORPEDOED

LONDON, March 24.-Advices re- ceived here today state that the Rus sian Black Sea fleet of submarines played havoc with fleet of Turco- German merchant ships today, sink ing practically all of the vessels
 The Turkish ships were bound from Constantinople to Asiatic Turkey with stores and ammunition for the Turk ish troops there. and the entire fleet was sent to the bottom.
 The Russian authorities state that the loss will prove a serious blow to the Turkish troops operating in Asi- atie Turkey. as their stock sf 'emm ', hilton is running; yer2 rlers4+ "
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-24
TURKS AWAIT
 vERDuh RESULTS
ARE READY FOR PEACE TERMS
Grand Vizier Favors Making In,me- diate Peace with Allied Powers, But Action Is Deferred Until Re- suit of the Verdun Battle.

ATHENS, March 24.---It is said that just before the attempted assas- sination of Envers Pasha. and it is reported in some quarters that the "Young Turk leader has since died, the whole new Turkish commission met with all the ministers present. The Grand vizier. it is said, upheld the contention that immediate peace should be concluded with the Allied Powers, but in the end the commit tee decided to await the result of the present fighting on the French front
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-24
INCREASE CADETS
 AT WEST POINT
WIRE NUMBER WILL BE DOUBLED
KHussxe Passes Measure Providing for Tsrning Out Officers for the In- creased Number of Soldiers PrO- posed Under Legislative Acts.

WASHINGTON, D. C., March 24-- rhg Senate today passed tAe. bill doubling the, number of cadets at West Point, the United States mili- azxy academy for the training of off ~ers; By the terms of the bill the ancuease does not take place at once in its entirety, but will be extended Syer period of i've years, at the end
 Which time the. maximum number &f cadets will have been reached. The Increase thus provided for is in line with the preparedness program of the administration, and is intended to Rxvvlde officers for the large number ~f reserve troops which will be ere 1sed under the proposed legislative Rexx
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-24
TO BAR: LIQUOR
 FROM AlASkANS REP. SMITH WANTS PROHIBITION Idaho Representative in Washington Introduces 8 Bill Prohibiting Sale of Booze in Alaska, Hawaii and District of Columbia.
REP. SMITH WANTS PROHIBITION
Idaho Representative in Washington

WASHINGTON. D. C., March 24- Representative Addison P. Smith. re- publican, of Idaho, today introduced a bill providing for prohibition in the territories and insular possessions of the United States.
 Under the provisions of the bill the manufacture and sale of alcoholic li- quors in the Territories of Hawaii, Alaska, the District of Columbia and the other possessions of the United States will be prohibited, The imPor- tation of liquors into these terr4eo- ries is also forbidden. .. The measure, if passed, does not become operative until one year after the passage of the act.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-24
Department Asks for Funds.


 WASHINGTON, D. C., March 24- The war department has asked Con- gress for an emergency appropria- tion of $S.65O.00O for the use of the department in carrying out the pro gram in Mexico. It is believed that the department will send a large body of troops to the border and 1t is not at all improbable that troopa from the various state militias will be called upon for service.
 There remains little doubt in the minds of a large majority of the leg islators that the Mexican situation Is critical, and that there is 8 long cam paign promised in the South. The appropriation asked for by the ds- partment will probably be rushed through at once.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-24
Americans Amaze Mexicsns.

COLUMBUS, N M, March 24.-- The rapid progress of the American expedition in Mexico in pursuit of Villa has been a surprise to both the officers of the army and the Carran- ga troops, and completely amazed the outlaws, who had not counted on the ability of the soldiers to make such rapid progress over the arid country through which they travelled The Americans, in forced march, cover ed a distance of one hundred and ten miles in twenty-two, hours, and 1t was this progress it is believed, that was the most important factor in the reported penning up and defeat of Villa ..-..
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-24
HOUSE PASSES : ." .. THE ARMY BILL TWO DISSENTING VOTES CAST Increases Strength of Army to t4O,-
 GOO Men-SOlCliefs May Enter Re- II serve at End of Two Year<---Rill
 for :s.O, ,OOO Men Killed
TWO DISSENTING VOTES CAST

WASHINGTON. March 24.-The The Hay army bill. which for the past two days has been under debate for the past two, days, was brought un for a vote in the House last evening, and was passed almost without oppo. sition.
 The measure was approved by the Representatives of all political faiths. and the vote. .pn the bill revealed but two dfssshttnes vat@!'l
 |. The bill provides for increasing the strength ofss the army to 14A. 0Q9- -hnd under it's terms it is estimated that there will be provided 50o.0oo men trained in arms within five years aft
 er the bill goes into effect. The amendment to the bill offered by Representative Kahn, of Califor- mia, whereby the strength of the army would be increased to 22O,000 was
 killed. Another amendment to the
 bill. providing that enlisted men may
 be retired on furlough, subject to a
 call to arms when necessary, at the expiration of two years. was adopted.
 The bill will go to the Senate,
 where it is expected, it will pass with
 out opposition practically in its pres
 ent form. .'
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-24
Sherman Resolution Tabled.

WASHINGTON, D. C., March 24-- Senator Sherman. republican. of Hi. nois, who announced that he would introduce a resolution authorizing the President to call for 5OO.000 vol unteers for service in Mexico, was un- able to get his resolution before the Senate, press of other business pre- venting the measure from coming up The Senator declares he will push the resolution through to a hearing and vote at the earliest possible mo, ment
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-24
GERMANS eAM
 ..... VERDuN: FRONT
FRENOH ARE DRIVEN BACK
rsztons Capture Important HiAl Near Deadman's Hill. and Now Hold French Positions a Mile Deep and More Than Five Miles Long.

PARIS, March 24.-After a severe hombardment lasting for two days. zhe Germans stormed and captured an important hill near Deadman's hill, north of Verdun, and now hold a front a mile deep and five miles Boug
 The French troops were driven back and have taken up new posi- asons, where they have reformed the ta1tle line The French artillery is pouring terrific fire on the German } iSositiOn with telling effect and is heang answered by all equally heavy hombardment from the German guns.