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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-23
STRONG POLITICAL GROUP
BACKS TIRPITZ' POLIcII

oASNo IhfIiZ fOEiCIES
Berlin, (via London), March 1S.-The
retirement of Admiral Won Tirpitz as
minister of marine occasioned a much
smaller sensation than might have
been expected in view of the long ser
wee of the creator of the German navy.
A great majority of the Germans OBJ
Vlously nave full confidence in the gov
erhments course despite the fact that
no reasons have. been made public for
the grand admizal's resignation and no
mention was even made of his illness in
the official announcement. The ONLY
crltlclsm comes from the small but in
1luentla group whose adherents are
mainly found in the conservative, free
conservative and national liberal par-
ties.
Ihe national liberals n conserva-
t1ves in the ~reichstag both sent tele-
Grams of coincidence to Admiral Won
Tirpitz, as also did the conservatives
IN the lower house of the Saxon par
lament. The Saxons in their telegram
expressed the hope that Von Tirnitz
might again take part in the leader
ship of Germany's forces after the
present g%rievous state of affairs has
been done away with
Praise Won Tirpitz.
The Taglische Rundischau regrets its
inability to comment on the ~resigna-
ton Of the grand admiral, but saws
Gt9 a oiiiS pe possible after the war.
Count Won Reventlow, in the Tages
a aen speaks OF the tendency here
and there to deal out to the DEPART
ing minister the well known kick of
the not unbroken gray ANIMAL" He
defends Admiral Won Tirpitz against
the charge of neglecting the subma-
rines and declares that Won Tirpitz was
the first to see that Germany's indie
pIendence of Great Britain depended on
her sea power. Count Reventlow finds
comfort in the reflection that even
without Won Tirpitz. this-his great
ldea-is still alive in the German peonIe
and will remain so.
Die Post publishes a review Of the
ne or Ihemistocles, his creation of
tne Armenian fleet and his Punishment
after he had saved the country. The
article does not mention Won Tirpitz's
name nor Germany. but the implicas
ton is plain.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-23

6F6seh yaclno automobile has been
snd piEsvsnt skiddinE.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-23

lockwood is used in India for gen
eial purposes in house and ship build
Ing, for bridges, railway %sleepers, fur
niture and shingles. 1t Is also used
much for carving, the Burmese carved
teak being especially noted. Teak is
strongly n Enthusiastically scent
ed, Is of oily texture. and the surface
feels greasy to the touch. Teak logs
when first cut will not float. The wood
with age, and after a number
of years becomes almost black.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-23

DR.. Jeremiah w. jerks, head of the
division OF public affairs at New York
university, has left for the far east. He
will spend some time In the Philip
pines for the purpose of studying con-
ditions in the islands. On his way
home he will visit China and Japan. In
all OF these countries he will deliver
lectures. DR.. jerks work in the uni
verstty will be handled by Prof. Will
lard c. Fisher, recently Of Wesleyan
university and in 1914 progressive can
0idata for governor In Connecticut.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-23
Admonltlon Anp.i.a

Young man. don't you know tina.
It's better to be alone than In bad
company"
Yes. Sir. oood-by. sir"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-23

The Inhabitants Of China are counted
every year in a curious manner The
oldest master Of every 10 houses has to
count the families and make a list,
which is sent to the imperial tax
house.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-23
EAGLES' CLUB ROOM AT
MADISON RAJDED nv poi nc

Madison, s. D., March 1S.-Sheriff
Butts and Chief Of Police Winesburg
and a force of deputies raided the
club rooms of the Eagles lodge Tues
day and confiscated four barrels of
bottled beer.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-23

The cd mar is survived by his
widow and three small children.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-02-27

So-inch White Dress Dini-
ties, In a large assortment OF
checks, pisids and stripes,
for women's and Childneu'E
waists and dresses.
Sth St Annex.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-12-15
Bolo Will Appeal

John Bolo, he of the slithering cog
nomen, who it will be remembered
was captured by Marshal Best while
transporting mixed cargo of booze
through Clio. several weeks ago, was
convicted of violation of the local option
law in the circuit court last week Thurs
day.
Boio clsined he was taking the stuff
home agsinst, the holding Of birth
day party aid he sure must have beer
calculating on some celebration if the
quantity OF the liquid refreshment is to
be taken as any indication, as when
it was taken into court and placed in
evidence the bottled beer filled several
large tables arid there were eight gallons
of whiskey.
1t was an discriminating display, very
and after being ont ten minutes the
jury reached verdict Bolo asked a
stay of sentence while bill of excep
tions was being prepared looking to the
appeal of the case to the supreme court,
which was granted by Judge Stevens
and the prisoner was released on $500
bail.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-12-15
Xmas Mail Suggestions

A little cooperation on the part OF
the patrons of the Clio postoffice would
relieve the congested condition sure to
prevail until after Christmas. Rural
patrons will please patronize the car
riers as far as possible. Village patrons
are requested to mail packages and
send money orders between a. m. and
p. m. to 8 p. m. 1t is impossible to
give immediate service any other hour
of the day. Please wrap and tie pack
ages securely. If of value insure same
and mail early to be sure of delivery
before Christmas. The purchase of
more than one stamp at time would
be appreciated. We wish to give good
service. but it cannot be done unless
the public lends assistance. The post
office will remain open until g p. m.
next week to receive parcels for mail
ing. Please note.
j. j. Jones, p. M.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-12-15

August Swartz, resident of Thet-
ford, died in Pontiac, Wednesday, to
which place he had been taken about
three weeks ago, as result of tenn
porary insanity superinduced by erysip-
elias Mr.. Swartz and family moved to
this locality from Ohio about two years
ago. Deceased was 81 years old and
leaves a wife and five children. also
two sisters and two brothers. The fun
eral will be held from the Mt. Morris
Methodist Church on Sunday Afternoon
at 2 o'clock Burial will be made ir
tina Mt. Morris cemetery
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-12-15

A Christmas tree and program are
being planned for by the M. P. Sunday
school. The exercises will be held at
the church on Saturday evening, Decem-
Der "a.
Mrs o. F. Pratt of Mayville is the
guest of her daughter, Mrs. Alvin Fuller.
The Waldo school plans on Christ
mas tree and program at the school
house on the evening of Friday, Deem
Der %.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-12-15
w. r. c.

Clio Womah's Relief Corps will hold
its annual inspection at G. A. r. Hall
next Saturday afternooa, Dec. 16. The
attendance of all members is specially
requested.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-12-15

r. J. Curtain representing the Det-
roit Fire and Marine Insurance Com
pany, which company is represent
cd locally by l.. B. Fuller, was in town
Tuesday and adjusted the loss on the
DAILY reetaurant. Mn. Days claim of
$4,000 was allowed promptly and in
full
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-12-15
State OF Ohio. City of Toledo. / O..

State OF Ohio. City OF Toledo. a.,
Lucas County, o.
frank J. Cheney makes oath that he Is
senior partner of the firm of F. ]. Cheney
81 Co. doing business in the City of To-
lcdo. County and State aforesaid, and
that said firm will pay the sum of ONE
HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and ev-
cry case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured
by the use OF HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed In
my presence, this 9Th day OF December,
A. ID. 1886.
(SeaD A. w. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally
and acts directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. Send for
testimonials, free.
F. ]. CHENEY & co. Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-12-15

For good job work try The Messen-
ger job department.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-11-16

REINFORCED by such sums as Laura
could forward to him from her salary.
Laura was jubilant. Her life-dream
had at last come true.
IT'S for Tom! It's all for him! II
will be his success as well as mine"
As for Tom- ono having made up
his mind, he said not a word to indi-
cate the heartbreak that was his.
From the outset the concert tour
scored a genuine success. And the
success piled UP as the tour con-
tfnued and as its fame preceded it
from city to city.
The bulk Of the honors went to the
hitherto unknown young lyric soprano,
Laura Price.
Before the tour was half ended, she
was overwhelmed by offers from man
ayers and agents. Her name and fame
and fortune were made.
Owing to her personal Gee the
tours receipts swelled beyond Lee
grand's most airy hopes. Laura's
percentage Of the profits assumed a
size that dwarfed the memory OF all
the money she and Tom had ever
possessed.
Throughout she did not let victory
go to her brain or make her other
than tho charmingly girlish and sim
pie woman she had always been. Her
daily home letters to Tom were full
Of i~nnocently vain accounts Of her
triumphs, but they were also full OF
the almost maternal love she bore the
invalid. and of her longing to be with
him once more.
One cloud alone-apart from alb
enc from Tom-marred the sun
shine Of the trip. From the outset
Legrand had assumed toward her an
air of half-protectivs tenderness. that
was % subtle 90 to render It diff
ficult to prevent and still more difi-
cult to resent.
Legrand's manner toward her was
wholly ~deferential. but 1t was propri-
etory, too. Laura felt that the other
singers and the manager must certain
ly draw n conclusions from
it. Yet she could do or say nothing
10 deter her admirer.
LeErsna was a shrewd student OF
~womankind. and a postmaster in the
art OF i~ova-s~AkinE
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-11-16

all .his s2Iag Gld-tsshioaed ,slE LD0ui
4 Effe's place BEING in the home may
DO correct enough, as long q her hus-
band has a fairly comfortable home
to give her. But you can't give her
anything. Sargent says she has even
had 10 sell her piano to keep you from
starving. IL you were a musician
you'd understand what that means TO
her. It's like giving up her right
hand. You can't give her anything.
She'll starve to death with you. Yet
you refuse her a chance to make q
living and a reputation"
you r mistaken" said Tom, cold
ly, Il am giving her q chance to keep
her reputation. AS for my not being
able to provide for her, that 10 no con-
cern Of yours"
Toni" protested Laura, troubled
at her husbands rudeness to their
guest.
Prices eye met hers. He saw, in
her face, the sharp disappointment
involved by his refusal. lie recalled
all she had done for hirl-all she had
suffered and sacrificed on his account
all that this chance" meant to her.
How long Is the tour?" hs asked.
hesitatingly.
"Ten weeks" replied Legrand,
with sudden eagerness. I'VE open
next Monday night in Galveston. We
close in New York just ten weeks
later"
TONI" cried Laura, joyous mere
dulity bringing a flush to her cheeks
and a new light to her eyes, as she
read Prices expression. Tom! Do you
mean you are really going to let me
go?"
Tom nodded, in silent Indebtedness.
Good for you, old mani" applauded
Sargent.
Three days later Laura Price set
forth from home to Join the Legranl
Concert company at Galveston.
Tom could hobble painfully around
the fat by this time. The funds from
the pianos sale would provide for
him, for the present, and for the
wages OF an elderly woman who had
been hired to keep house for him in
his wife's absence.
Before the ready money should be
gone the family exchequer would be
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-11-16

most popular music composers In
America. The concert tour is to OK
plot my songs: sung as / intended
them to be sung. !, myself, shall be
at the piano. That, by itself, insures
the success of the tour. I am offer
ing your wife an opportunity for
which many lyric sopranos OF estab-
lished reputation would be humbly
grateful. / am comforting q high honor
on your wife by asking"
'"rhe highest honor . man can con-
fer on another mans wife," interposed
Tom, els to let her alone. At least,
that In the way / regard such things.
I may he hopelessly old-fashioned.
But,
"You arc" Legrand assured him,
quite untouched by the snub, land, let
me tell you, IL she sings in these o n
certs OF mine and il she scores a
success in them. her fortune is made.
She will be besieged by offers from
managers. She"
"That is true, Mr.. Price" said Pro
icSSOT OdFbcul IL II oNhlCu IdtuCi
less modestly than you may care to
hear 1t But II is entirely true. Mrs.
Price will not only receive far higher
terms for the tour than eve / have
known an untried singer to get. but
she will also have q chance to make
a name for herself. A name that she
can coin into money. With . voice
like hers"
"She has already made q name for
herself, sir" retorted Tom. she made
Il at the altar. The name Of Price
Not an exalted name. perhaps. But
I believe and hope she Is quite con-
tent with It. She needs no other"
You misunderstood me-" answered
Sargent, II meant to say"
But Lesrand cut him short. by In
terrupting:
Look hero, Mr.. Price. let's speak
plainly. I've made inquiries about
you. learn that you're fiat broke.
that you've got nothing laid by--in
short that you're up against It. and
with no hope OF going out to make a
living for some months to come. L."
"That is my arair!" snapped Tom.
1T isn't" contrsdicted Legrand.
its your wire's. It's she who suffers
by 1t. > long shot worse than you.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-11-16

Tom goped duly at him, scarce COM
pretending. Legrand, raising his voice
a little, as though addressing a deaf
@ continued impstiently:
"WM you set her free? Or are you
cur enough to go on for life, living on
her earnings? We are willing to pen
sion you If you insist on such black.
mail. But" .
He got no further. With a word.
less yell OF fury Tom Price leaped for.
ward. His left fist caught Legrand
~squarely on the point OF the jaw.
The composer crashed to the floor
like a felIed OK, and lay Quivering and
senseless ne Prices feet.
With scarcely a glance at his foe.
Tom strobe from the suite. Along the
corridor he reeled. his brain afre.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-11-16

e., was Her cneesy reply, "an4 by
getting well again as soon az you can.
The doctor says you will be able to
walk in another month or two. ISM
that splendid"
In n month or two" he supplement.
ed, Il shall have to go limping around
In search OF work. For, Doctor
Sprague tells me, the Stuytoff Con
%struction company went, last week,
into the hands OF q receiver, and the
Lord alone knows when I'll get any
money on what they owe me for de-
signing that miserable building for
them"
A ring at the doorbell interrupted
her. She answered the IN ad-
hitting two men.
Tom recognized the older of the
two visitors as Professor Sargent, his
wife's singing teacher. The younger
was a strikingly handsome man,
scarcely thirty years old; and with a
graceful, self-assured manner which
Jared on Price.
A"uie ~HSiIOuicu tho newcomers
cordially. Professor Sargent was
warmly sympathetic In his greeting
OF the invalid. Laura introduced the
stranger to Tom, as Mr.. Paul Lee
grand"
Professor Sargent came at once to
the object of the visit.
Mrs. Price" he began, this IS prob
ably no sort Of time to come here
talking business. But Lograpd badg-
cred me until l consented to. His
tour starts in a week. He still de-
clares that no soprano but yourself
can do justice to those songs Of his.
And he seems to think / have enough
influence ove you to make you change
your mind, He also authorizes me
to add twenty-five per cent to the
terms he offered you, before, and to
promise you, as o bonus, a percentage
on the receipts"
I'm afraid it's no use, professor"
said Laura, her sweet voice vibrant
with a regret that did not escape Tom.
MY husband does not"
Mr.. Price!" broke in Legrand. I'M
p~ulsively, perhaps you don't realize
what this means to your wife. AS a
nero business man, you nay not
know that | am just now one OF the
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-11-16
NINTH STORY
The Weaker Strain

When Tom Price asked Laura Bel
den to marry him, he set forth to
her the following account Of his for,
tune:
In two things" no said, II am a
multimillionaire-in love and hope. AS
far as actual cash goes, I've nearly
seven hundred dollars. AS for pros
pects--a fairly efficient young archi.
tect ought to be able to pick up a liv-
ing, even IN a small upstate town
like this. All | ask is a chance. And,
some day or other, that chance is
bound to come"
Perhaps = m~ercenary Girl
than Laura would have hesitated a
long time before linking her life to q
man OF such meager prospects. But
Laura Belden was anything but mer-
cenary.
SO they were married.
They set up light housekeeping in
q tiny house that Laura made very
pretty and homelike. And Tom spent
eight hours a day Tin his cheap little
ONCE with its glaringly new sign
waiting for the big orders that were
to make him rich and famous.
Meantime, Laura went on with the
study OF music which she had taken
up long before her marriage. She had
a really unusual lyric soprano voice.
And Professor Sargent, her teacher,
prophesied a great career for her.
At last came Toms longed-for
chance" A small ONCE building
was going up at the corner of Tenn
pie and Maple streets. And, among
fifteen architects bids for the job,
Tom Prices was chosen.
He was radiant with delight.
One morning as the Prices sat at
the breakfast table, Laura said, rather
wistfully:
you aren't the only member Of this
family who has a chance Tom. Only,
you can take advantage of yours. And
have to reject mine"
What do you mean?" asked Tom,
looking up, curiously, from some notes
he was scribbllng on the back OF an
CifSApUo.
Yesterday, when / went to Profess
sor Sargent for my lesson" said
Laura, he made me a splendid offer.
He wants me to go on a concert
tour"
Concert tour?" echoed Tom, frown-
ing. "Nonsense!"
~ was afraid you'd say So" she
sighed. Il told him you wouldn't al
low me to. He was ever so .disap-
pointed. He said 1t was one oppor-
tunity in a thousand.N You know Paul
Legrand, the composer"
mo-" snapped Tom. "and I don't
want to. He has the name Of max
ing love to every woman under fifty
and over fifteen. I've no use for lady
killers"
Il mean," she corrected, you know
his work. You like his songs, too.
Professor Sargent has given me doz-
4 OF them TO learn. He says they
ft my voice bette than any others
and that I sing them better than any
other soprano"
you sing everything better than
anyone else can. little GIRL" put In
Tom, And"
And yesterday" continued Laura,
"Mr. Legrand happened to be at tho
Sargent studio when l was taking my
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-11-16

Around a corner he went blindly.
aimlessly, then around another. Pres
emily he found himself at a stair-head.
Without waiting for the elevator, he
lurched down the two flights of stairs
to the lobby. There he sank into a
chair and tried to think clearly.
1t was a long time before his brain
could be forced into normal reason.
ing.
None of Prices memories Of Laura
bore out Legrand's vile hints. She
loved her husband. She had solemnly
promised to be true. She would not
break her pledged word. For some
purpose of his own, Legrand had tried
to blacken her i'll Toms eyes.
THAT man needs q good deal worse
thrashing than l gave him." muttered
Price at last, getting to his feet. And
I'm going back to give it to him. I'll
hammer him into confessing the truth
about Laura, even If l so to Jail for
it."
He retraced his steps toward Lee
grand's third-foor suite.
The composer in the meantime had
gradually recovered from the knock.
out blow.
A tap at the door aroused him, and
cleared his muddled brain. For he
recognized Laura's voice, calling fol
admittance.
Come in" he answered.
where is he?" queried Laura,
eagerly looking about her.
Where is-who?" he evaded.
"Wbore is Tom? 1 met the man.
q the hall just now. He says
- Iere and that he came to your
.. ~ find me-"
Without answering Legrand caught
her in his arms. and held her there
despite her struggles.
Her outfung hand fell by chance
upon the hilt OF the dagger that lay
on the piano. Her fingers closed con.
vulsiyely about 1t.
Scarcely realizing what she did, and
thinking only to fend of the hate
full face that pressed 80 fercely to-
ward her own, the frantic woman
struck out wildly at the man who had
seized her.
Legrand's grip relaxed. He gave q
coughing gasp, then collapsed in a life
less heap at her feet.
Laura still holding the dagger
whose keen edge had severed LIE.
grand's carotid artery looked down
blankly at the dying man. Seeing
the blood IN the blade she shrieked-
again and again. until the whole cor.
ridor re-echoed with her cries.
Tom Price. nearing the suite door,
was first Of fifty running people to
reach the spot. AS he entered the
room Laura dropped the dagger. and
ran toward him with arms out.
stretched.
Toni" she walled Historically,
"Oh. Tom! have come back to you
at last. You were right when you
said this was no life for me. Take
mo home!"
"Here!" rasped the house detective
rushing into the room at the head Of
a dozen guests and servants, what's
the trouble!"
He caught sight Of Legrand and Of
the dagger at his side.
who did thisf" he demanded,
whirling about to face Tom. WAS It
your"
YES" answered Tom evenly, II
did It. I'm ready to pay. Il 90
worth
He did mott" screamed Laura, 1T
was I! killed him."
Come along. both OF you" ordered
the house detective. pulling handouts
from his pocket. ITS up to the court
to decide which Of you IL going 10 the
chair. All I've got to do is to turn
you over to the cops. Come alougi-
lend or NINTH STORYJ
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-11-16

lesson. Professor Sargent made me
ang several of his songs. And Mr..
Iesrand went Wild over me way /
sang tAem-s
THE puppy!- srunted Tom. @of
course. he'd"
Then he called Professor SARGENT
Asids,- went On Laura. and they xhis-
persd together for . loEE time. Then
&s>ses>@ Safgszt came back 10 me
- ~ taAt kNr. Iegrard u planning
Omaha daily bee., 1916-06-29
Daily Bible School to
Be Held at Dietz Church

A daily vacation Bible school will
be established by the Woman's Mis-
sionary Federation of Omaha, headed
by Mrs. F. J. Birss, at Dletz Memo,
rial Methodist church, Tenth and
Pierce streets, beginning July 10. The
school will be in session six weeks,
with morning classes from 9 to II
each and afternoon classes in play
and athletics.
Rev. Mr.. Carmen of Peru will SUI
perintcnd the work with the assist
ance OF Mrs. Z. 2, Quivcy and Mrs.
Walter Halsey OF the missionary fed
Grafton committee. If the school is a
success Others will be established next
summer. One similar to the proposed
Bible school is being conducted at
the Calvary Baptist church now,
A meeting to discuss the details
was held Tuesday afternoon at the
City Mission. Forty-eight churches
are represented in the missionary fed
Grafton.