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PROSECUTOR is
GIVEN FREEDOM
LAW oFFICIAL CHARGED WITH
WIFE MURDER ACQUITTED
LAST NIGHT-SA1 EN-
ENilES KILLED. WOMAN.

st. Joseph Mo.-Oscar u. McDan-
iel, prosecuting attorney OF Buchan-
an county, was acquitted here last
night of the charge of having murder
ed Mrs. Harriet Moss Mcdaniel, his
wife. The jury deliberated for two
hours.
Mrs. Mcdaniel was found beaten
and dying in her bedroom here about
12 O'Clock the night of July IA. She
died within a few hours, without hav-
ing regained consciousness. Two TO
her three children, asleep in an adj
joining room, had not been awakened
by the murder of their mother
McDaniel's story OF the events on
the night of the murder was that he
was summoned uptown by a decoy
telephone call about 11:15 p. m. and
returned home al midnight He en-
gased in a pistol duel outside his resi-
ence with an unknown assailant, who
hid behind tree, he said, and then
going into the house TO obtain another
revolver with which to continue the
fight found his Wife on the bedroom
floor dying, her head in a pool of
blood
Enemies, occasioned by his work
as prosecutor, were accused by him
and his friends as being guilty of
the crime. A grand jury was called
and Mcdaniel was indicted for the
crime.
The election Nov. : resulted in Nc
Daniels defeat for reelection. al
though majority of the candidates
on the county ticket OF his party were
voted into office. His trial began
NnN L.
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NJ AOO0 CALLS
FINANCES SOUND
ANNUAL REPORy OF TREASURY
HOWEVER, INDICATES BIG
DEFICIT BY JUNE. 191S.-
U. S. POSITION SUPREME

Washington, d. c. Secretary Nc
Adoo's annual report of the govern
ment's finances. presented to Con-
gress today. estimates that the fiscal
year ending June so. 1917 will show
"a balance of $115 .000,0 900 in the
general fund but that the figures a
year June so, 1918. will show
IA deficit in the general fund of $751;
900, 900.
Preliminary estimates place the
cost of conducting the government
for the coming fiscal year 1918, ex-
expected to be self sustaining and
other deductions, at S1.27S,021, 900.
The ordinary receipts for the fiscal
wear 1918 he estimates at 995,55O,-
600, which is $2S2,471 600 less than
the estimated expense. Estimates OF
large expenditures for national de-
tense carry the estimated outlay be-
yond the estimated income.
For the fiscal year 1916 now
drawing to a close, the secretary re-
ports great prosperity and ex-
presses greatest confidence for the
future. During the past year" the
secretary says, ''the prosperity which
set in so strongly during the fiscal
year 1915 has grown in strength
and volume and is now widely Diff
fused throughout the United States
Fundamental economic conditions
have never been more sound. In all
lines of industry efficiency of organ
ization and production have reached
the highest point in the countly's
history. General confid ance in the
future, healthful enterprise and de-
Telopment have been marked char
acteristics OF the year.
Command the World.
"The financial strength of the
United States-the greatest in our
hitsory gives us a commanding
position in world finance. We have
been transformed from debtor into
a creditor nation. On November l !,
1916, the stock of gold coin and bull
lion in the United States was esti-
mated at $2,70O, ,97G. an increase
months. This is the largest stock of
gold ever held in the United States
or in any other country of the
world. Through the operations of
the federal reserve system and with
our abunudnI supply Oh gold as a.
basis. the credit resources of the
United States have become more
than sufficient for home demand
and we have been able to finance
our great domestic and foreign trade
without strain and to extend vast
amounts of credit to other nations
throughout the world.
In speaking of customs revenues,
which increased about $3,400.000
over the previous year, the secretary
says the European conflict is still in
terfering with such receipts.
Before the breaking of the Euro
pean war" says the report. 1.-THE
amount of the collections indicated
clearly that under normal condi-
tions the present tariff will produce
all the revenue it was estimated it
would produce at the time it was
drawn, and since the war the re-
ceipts under the tariff bill have been
all that could be expected under the
present conditions"
Mr.. McAdoo points out that for
the year the value of imports was
about s4S4, 100000 greater than
the previous year and those of ex-
ports $2,768, ,5S9,340 greater.
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SOUTH DAKOTA INDIANS
ARE GIVEN MUCH HELP

w dSiIIH StOIl, ~. H. E4StlliidtcS lOl
1918, as presented to congress
through the treasury department for
projects South Ihkota are as follows
Insane institution at Canton,
s. ID. 10000
Support of Sioux of Yankton
tribe. (South Dakota) :. $4,000
Education of Sioux nation
IS. d. including cree
ton and repair of build
ings ... 100000
Support of Indian school at
Flandrcau, S. d. .... s3,953
Support OF Indian school at
Pierre. S. D. Can increase
of 81. 900 over 1919 s2,o25
Support of Indian school at
Rapid City, S. ID. Ca de-
crease of $4,000 from
the 1917 appropriation 65,500
For public buildings in process of
erection:
Belle Fourche, S. D., for
continuation 25,0OO
Redfield, S. d.. postoffice
completion So. l3,0OO
Under the reclamation service:
For Belle Fourche project, $274,-
800. being $4,000 increase over
1917
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CONGRESS TACKLES
RAILWAY PROBLEM
BOTH BRANCHES TURN ATTEN-
TlON TO RECONIAIENDATIO
OF WILSON'S MESSAGE OF
YESTERDAY.

! Washington, ID. Congress, hay-
ling heard President Wilson outline
IN his annual address yesterday the
program of legislation he hopes TO
see enacted in the session, today
turned its attention to the legislation
which is ahead of it.
In both the House and the Senate
the presidents recommendations
particularly for railway legislation,
We're being closely scrutinized.
A bill embodying the presidents
suggestions for rail legislation is
being prepared by Chairman Adam
son of the House commerce commits
tee for submission as soon as Attor-
ney-General Gregory passes on its
constltutionality and Chairman New
lands, of the Senate commerce COM
mittee, has arranged to take up the
proposed legislation at the commit
tee meeting on Friday
Sults Get Militant.
President Wilson's S address to Con
gress yesterday was marked by wo-
man suffrage coup in the galleries
the first real show of organized mil
ltancy in the capitol.
After acknowledging the prolong-
ed cheers and applause which greet
cd his entry to the hall of the House
the president launched into his ad-
dress, reviewing recommendation for
railroad legislation, a corrupt prac-
tices act and had passed to his recon-
mendations for broader government
Tor Porto Rico. He was just about to
begin sentence: THE present law.
governing the island and regulating
the rights and privileges of its peo-
pie are not just when over the rail
OF the gallery, where sat party of
of woman suffrage leaders, there
1uttered down above the heads of the
amazed assemblage of senators and
representatives, a silken banner of
suffrage yellow. bearing in great
black letters the inscriptions:
president Wilson. what will you
do Tor woman suffrage?"
Sutrra9ct Protest.
.ae suffragists said afterward it
was their protest against the presi-
ueht plea with Congress for broad
er suffrage for men in Porto Rico
while he did not mention their cause
in his address.
AS the banner rippled down, the
suffragists sat smiling and unperturb-
ed, watching the effect. A diminutive
page. raised on the arms of men di-
rectly under the gallery grasped the
edge of the banner and snatched it
down. President Wilson, attracted
by the stir, looked up from his read
ing and, apparently taking in the sit
uation at a glance, smiled broadly and
without hesitation or interruption
turned his eyes back to his manu-
script and continued hisaddress to its
end, without further demonstration.
Policemen and gallery guards sour
ried to where the women We're seat
ed. but contented themselves with
watching the party, as if to prevent
a further outbreak
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Plight of Rumanian Capital Continues nes
perate- -Serbians Advance East of Mon.
astir Stronghold.
KING FERDINAND AN ALLIED CRISIS
And Forces lmperilled by
Drive of Teutons, Shut
ting Off Railways.

The plight of Rumania continue
acute. with no signs of relief by he
armies and those of I3umania's allies
Although reports from Turkish
sources last evening claimed tina
troops of the Central powers hat
driven to within less than eight mile.
OF Bucharest, the chief force of thu
Teutonic thrust seems at present tt
be eXerted northwest of the capital
with the apparent hope of reaching
Plocheti before the Rumanians cal
effectively retreat over the railway
through there to Bucharest.
The encircling movement spells the
greatest apparent peril of King Ferd.
lnand's forces as Plocheti affords the
only rail avenue of escape for them
towards the northwest. where theil
armies and the Russians so far have
held Moldavia fairly safe from the
Teutons.
The thrust developed by the Ser
hians in the Grunischte region east
of Monastir is being pressed and the
latest statement from the Serbian war
office announces Bulgar retreat
after they had lost strongly fortified
positions.
Advance Along Alt. :.
Berlin, Germany Wireless to
Sayville. H. I.)-Russian troops at
tackled yesterday in the Carpathians
forests north of Tartar pass and on
the Lubva. The war office reports to-
day that the new assaults of the Rus
slams brought them TO success.
Field Marshall Won Mackensen's s
troops advanced victoriously and APP
preached the railroad line north of
Sinia, south of Bucharest. The leu
tonic troops occupied other towns
along the river Alt and are advanc-
ing to the ltumanian capital
Retirement Admitted.
Petrograd, Russia. Further re-
tirement of the Rumanians in the Ter
govista-Plocheti sector northwest of
Bucharest and along the railroad
from Tirpu to Bucharest was an
nounced today in war office state
ment. Elsewhere the Teutonic forces
were beaten back.
Italy Will Stand Pat.
Rome, Italy-The Entente Allies
do not desire to force Greece into war
nor they support any anti-dynastic
movement in Greece, Premier Bossel-
Ii asserted in his report ON the war,
delivered today before the chamber
of deputies.
He reiterated the determination of
Italy to maintain the war with the
Allies until the restoration of Belgium
Serbia and Montenegro is accomplish
ed. He also protested against the
disintegration of Poland, confirmed,
he said by the action of the Central
powers in the deportation OF Belgians.
the bombardmeAt of opentowns and
the sinking of peaceful steamers
carrying unarmed passengers.
Ships May Dash Out.
Rio Janeiro, Brazil. S. A.-EXtra-
ordinary activity has been noted for
several weeks on the German ships
interned here, according to the jour
nal. Some of the vessels have been
receiving provisions and coal and
others have been clearing their
decks.
According to the Journal, there is
every indication that the vessels are
preparing to set out on a secret voy-
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article headed Peace Blind" throws
cold water on those who believe that
peace vs. near. The article says:
I'VE must be reconciled to the bit
ter truth that our enemies are too
deeply pledged to war aims TO see
else. They are peace blind. :"
Spanish Ship Sunk.
London, England THE Spanish
steamer uirivitare. 1855 tons gross,
is reported torpedoed. The crew has
been landed.
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The Government Forecast.

The Government Forecast.
South Dakota: Rain or snow and
colder tonight. Thursday partly
cloudy and colder. Strong shifting
winds.
The Temperatures.
BY The Republicans Recording
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WOMEN WIN AT POLLS.
Official

Umatilla, Oregon. Official
announcement was made today
that Mrs. f. f. Starcher was ell
ected mayor of Umatilla yester-
aay defeating her husband for
reelection. Women also We're
elected to all other offices in the
municipal government, including
four council seats, recorder and
city treasurer.
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French Claims Gains.
Paris. France-Further progress
was made by the Franco-Serbian for
:. i'm the Macedonian sector, the war
office announces. Artillery engage
ments are in progress north Oh MON
astir
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passage of a law authorizing coins
OF that denomination from copper
and nickel
when you consider that we have
no coin between the l-cent piece and
the scent piece and that many an
article worth more than cent and
less than 5 cents sells for the latter
price because of the lack of an inter
mediate monetary unit OF value,
says the director, "the economic i'm
portance Of it will be readily seen" :"
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DEMAND EXISTS
FOR 21/a CENT COIN

Washington, d. CA 2 1-2 cent
piece is demanded by the country, ac-
cording to the director of the mint,
whose annual report recommends
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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-02-12
synopsis.

On the day of the eruption of Mount
Pelee Capt. John Hardin Of the steamer
Princess rescues fve-year-old Annette
1ungton from an open boat, but Is forced
to leave behind her father and his COM
nandez and Ponto in vain attempt to
get papers which Ilington has managed
to send aboard the Princess with his
daughter, papers proving his title to and
telling the whereabouts of the lost island
Of Cinnabar. Ilington's injury causes his
mind to become a blank. Thirteen years
ger with Ponto, Inez, female accom-
plice. and the mindless brute that once
was Inngton, come to Seaport, where the
widow of Captain Hardin is living with
hfa+ son ta Meal and Annette Iington, and
by her father. Neal tries for admission
to the Naval academy but through the
treachery of Joey Welcher is defeated by
Joey and disgraced. Neal enlists in the
navy. Inez sets a trap for Joey and the
nette discovers that heat applied to the
map reveals the location of the lost is
iand. IN struggle for possession of the
map Hernandez, Annette and Neal each
secure portion. Annette sails on the
Coronado H, In search Of her father. The
Jackson. led by Neal. In Martinique An
nette and Neal are captured, but are res
cued by a sponge diver. 1nez FORCES iden-
tlhcat1on papers for herself as Annette.
again captured, carried to the sun City
and Annette is offered as a sacrifice to
the sun god. They are rescued by ma
rines from the Albany. Landed in Tortu-
ga Annette and Neal are captured and
the Albany.
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CHAPTER XIV.

Inez Shows Her Hand.
First and foremost, Miss Ilington," -!
said the captain of the Albany after,
Annettes party had boarded the
cruiser, now that you are once more
safe, permit me to return to you the
map of the Lost Isle, which have ex-
amined with interest. Following your
directions, subjected it to heat, and
l brought out the hidden latitude and
longitude-18 degrees 80 minutes north
and 1928 degrees and 40 minutes west"
He paused moment. DO you know"
he said, there's something about that
LOCATION that sticks in my mind-some
vague rumor."
"The isle contains quicksilver
mines," said Annette.
cts not that" returned the COM
mander, 1T was merly the locality.
traced it on our map. It was about
there that the government" He
broke off, checking himself quickly.
"Ah, yes, l remember now," he said,
well, never mind. But, here also is
your locket. Now you've got them,
have you-all safe"
Thanks for keeping them safe,"
said Annette, secreting them in the
bosom of her dress.
$50 far, so good" went on the cap
tain. II have to say further that the
officers quarters have been placed at
your disposal until we reach La Plaza.
There YOU can get a train.
Its a short ride on that road to
at Chantillo you can catch the boat
for most of the Lower California and
California ports
Across country Hernandez, Ponto
and the Brute were travelling hard
The indomitable will of Hernandez
kept them ever going on and on.
"You understand" cried he, I'VE
must make La Plaza before the AL,
bany gets there. We go cross-coun.
try-she goes by shore. I'll knife you
both if you fail me at this time."
Finally, on a moonlight night, Her,
nandez halted at forest opening that
looked down toward shore. He
glanced across the sea.
1T is she-the Albany" he cried;
"look, Ponto. She is at hand. It is a
matter Of hours now, one would say,
rather than days."
After q rest he reconnoitered. In
the valley he saw light or two, fl
tering through the foliage. Again
they mounted and descended the hill
into civilization. They knocked on
the door of an adobe hut. A native
opened and shambled out, gun in hand
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? Hernandez chuckled to himself. "A
telegraph instrument" he said to him
self. II thought so-that's the shack
we passed this morning. Now" he
commanded, come out here and clear
the track of these obstructions-no,
you do it" he commanded the Brute.
The Brute ran from his position in the
car, leaped to the ground, and, with q
twist or two of one hand tossed the
felled trees from the track.
"Now," said Hernandez, run US
down to that shed. don't know what
I'm going to do just yet, but I'll find
out there"
He whistled softly. A third figure
emerged from the forest, tripped
across the rails and entered the bag
gage car. This was Inez Castro. She
passed on into the passenger end of
the coach. She smiled gently at An
nette.
80, my charming friend" she said,
"at last you have seen fit to intrust
your treasures to Senorita Inez Cas-
tro. Good, my little one"
They reached the ancient shed. Over
it's closed doorway was an old sign.
'Montrada."
Hernandez broke open the door by
means of his usual agency-the Brute.
Hernandez darted to the keys-he
was a soldier of fortune and this learn
ing was one of his equipm ents. Bound
as she was in the car, Annette could
hear what the instrument said, for,
singularly enough, Hernandez, when
he first called, used the Spanish
tongue; later he clicked in English
words. It was clear that Ponto was
at the other end of the wire, and some
where near La Plaza.
What news, good Ponto?" he in.
quired over the keys. ANY danger of
pursuit."
And Ponto answered.: THAT" he
said, II cannot tell. But much activ.
ity. There is talk of war. There ie
talk of a detachment coming over
land"
by train?"
by train," said Ponto, telegraph
ically speaking.
"And the next train?"
days off" said Ponto.
Good"
wait" said Ponto, there Is more
news. l shall call you up again.
What news?"
II do not know. There is something
going on. shall find out in an hour.
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uhy a Anuric'' Is an
IN SUR ANC e
AGAINST Sudden Death.

Before an Insurance Company will
take risk on your life the examining
physician will test the urine and report
whether you are a good risk. When
your kidneys get sluggish and clog,
you suffer from backache, sick-head-
ache, dizzy spells, or the twinges and
pains of lumbago, rheumatism and
govt. The urine is often cloudy, full
of sediment; channels often get sore
and sleep is disturbed two or three
times night. This is the time you
should consult some physician of wide
experience-sucha as DR.. Pierce of the
Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute,
Buffalo, N. Y. Send him 10 cents for
sample package of his new discovery,
vAnuric." Write him your symptoms
and send a sample of urine for test.
Experience has taught DR.. Pierce that
"Anuric" is the most powerful agent
in dissolving uric acid, as hot water
melts sugar; besides being absolutely
harmless it is endowed with other
properties, for it preserves the kidneys
in 8 healthy condition by thoroughly
cleansing them. Being SO many times
more active than lithia, it clears the
heart valves of any sandy substances
which may clog them and checks the
degeneration of the blood vessels, as
well as regulating blood pressure:
"Anuric" is regular insurance and
life-saver for all big meateaters and those
who deposit lime-salts in their joints.
Ask the druggist for "Anuric" put up
by DR.. Pierce, in 50-cent packages
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take that one-horse train shere-weVl
escort you to the train. Over at
Chantillo lies the Missouri, first,
class battleship. I'LL give you a note
to her commander. He'll see you safe
on board the South California boat" "
Neal and small guard of marines
constituted Annette's escort.
Annette laughed when she saw the
station-laughed! more, when she saw
the train. It consisted of the sorriest
engine she had ever seen-also the
most diminutive and battered coach.
look here" said Neal to Annette.
''come inside the station. I want to
show you something"
Annette knew inside she
broke down and cried like child.
Its good-by now, Neal" she, said,
II don't know what I'm going to do
without you. feel like
almost going back :" =;
by George" said Neal Il wish
but no. You'll stick it out. I
know you will. I'm sure. But, if it's
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to meet them. Seeing the Brute, he
drew back in terror.
1T is nothing, FRIEND" said Herman
DEE, here is coin. Where lies. La
Plaza?"
But five miles farther on-close by
Shore" returned the native.
"A bagatelle," said Hernandez,
come on
Meantime Inez Castro, on board the
Albany, had become unusually active
She had ascertained the time of arr
val of the Albany at La Plaza-the
schedule time. .>
Joe Welaher bunked in with Neal
in the quarters of the warrant off,
GERS. It was nearly evening when
Inez Castro, using Joe as usual to do
her bidding, whispered in his ear. =
Joe, like a whipped dog, did, through
fear of her, what he otherwise would
have been afraid to do. He slipped
into Meals, quarters, and laid his
hands upon an object or two, twisted
them into little bundle and took
them back to lnez. Inez took them to
her cabin.