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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-02
SYRUP Of FIGS FOR
A CH|LDS BOWELS
1t is cruel to force nauseating,
harsh physic into a
sick child.

Look back at your childhood days.
Remember the dose mother insisted
on-castor oil, calomel. %cathartics.
How you hated them, how you fought
against taking them.
With our children it's different.
Mothers who cling to the old form OF
physic simply don't realize what they
do. The children's revolt is well-found-
ed. Their tender little "insides" are
injured by them.
If your child's stomach, liver and
bowels need cleansing, give only deli
cious California Syrup of Figs" It's
action is positive, but gentle. Millions
of mothers keep this harmless fruit
laxative handy; they know children
love to take it; that it never fails to
clean the liver and bowels and sweet
en- the stomach, and that a teaspoonful
given today saves a sick child tomor-
row.
Ask at the store for a 50-cent bottle
of california Syrup of Figs" which
has full directions for babies, children
of all ages and for grown-ups plainly
on each bottle. Adv.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-02
|BH|0Us, HEAOACHY,
| SICK CASCARETS"
Gently cleanse your liver and:
!, sluggish bowels while
! you sleep.
Get a 1O-cent box.

H-0~
Sick headache, b%iliousness, dizzi-
ness, coated tongue. foul taste and foul
breath--always trace them to torpid
liver; delayed. ~fermenting food in the
bowels or sour. gassy stomach.
Poisonous matter clogged in the in
testines, instead of being cast out
Of the system is re-absorbed into the
blood. When this poison reaches the
delicate brain tissue it aus con
gestion and that dull, throbbing, sick
ening headache.
C~ascarets Immediately cleanse the
stomach, remove the sour, undigested
food and foul gases, take the excess
bile from the liver and carry out all
the constipated waste matter and
poisons IN the bowels.
A Cascaret tonight will surely
straighten you out by morning. They
work while you sleep-a 10-cent box
from your druggist mean your head
clear. stomach sweet and your liver
and bowels regular for months. Adv.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-02
Post Graduate Schools of Our Army.
Robert welles Richie. in Harper's
Magazine,

Since the foundation of The schools
in 1881 nearly 1000 officers Of the army
have been entered upon the Army
Register" as graduates, the institution
has grown roma single school Of APP
plicarion for infantry and cavalry. as
designated by Gen. William Tecumseh
Sherman. it's founder, to a group of
five colleges with power to command
the respectful interest of European war
specialists. BY the widening influence
of the army seryice schools the Colonel
Shellbacks Of the staff n line are be-
ing brought to appreciation Of the fact
tina the most competent to command,
whether q patrol or a division, is he
whose familiarity with theory matches
his experience in the practical, however
wide. In a word, the army service
schools are making the personnel of
the army's commissioned force truly
professional. The. better preparation
of the mobile army for war"-that is
the comprehensive motto of the Amer
lean army's graduate college. The gen
eral staff is thoroughly aware OF the
circumstance that no science is NOV
ing orward to more infinite compleXi-
ties than does the grim business of
war. none developing new problems
with greater swiftness. 1t looks to the
SERVICE schools to keep the nations de-
fensive arm abreast OF ADVANCING
knowledge.
Great has been the change n the
character Of the service schools and the
capacity Of their plant since Fort
Leayenworth's post headquarters
housed the first class in 1881. Then
Col. Elwell s.. Otis. c-ommandant OF. the
rost. found himself at the head OF a
teaching staff comprising five Officers
highest y rank Of the infantsy ah =
post. Student officers from IKE
branches Of h service through s.. sn the
country were attached TO the unlts STA
fioned at Leavenworth and We're ex-
pected to perform all their duties as
Company OFFICERS in addition to those
81 INSTRUCTION. Rank of uden offi-
GERS was not to exceed that Of iieuten-
ant. Correct reading aloud, with car ahe
Of instruction for the first
class.~Writing, 81 e 1 plain ha of'tn sae psrt e
re eaai,,9o@.. two essentials of an of
ficsr.s higher education Y days
when q raid BY restless imalans con
lem Against the horixon. Y witt
-cSrne expansion After the Span
49, ENA LN L1A K 20 AHAEN AAnG ~ 49, E
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-02

ish war, which, with the ensuing Phil
ippine campaigns, caused a cessation
of work at the Leavenworth schools for
four years., came the reorganization,
whereby the old infantry and cavalry
school became, first the general serv-
ice and staff college and, in 1911, the
present collection of five schools with
a roll of rs student officers, 80 instruc-
tors, and a curriculum embracing such
subjects as the mobilization Of ma
tional resources and the laying n re-
pairing of ocean cable.
The basic school of the five at Leav-
enworth, and the n considered Of
most value. is the army school Of the
line, designed to give in a years course
a general military education Of the
higher order to the student officer who
is willing to apply himself to the stern
eXactions Of the curriculum. Attend
ance upon this, as well as the four
other schools Of special character, is
purely voluntary: only men Of en-
thusiasm and virile regard for the ad-
yancement of their professional stand
ing IA survive the test of a year in
the school of the line; strikers who
think to evade the monotony of post
life by being detached for study in the
graduate school at ~Leavenworth soon
discover their grievous misjudgment.
Competition dictates the selection Of
candidates for attendance upon the
school of the line, and competition OF
the keenest sort attends their every
moment of application. One officer OF
grade not lower thar captain and OF
not less than five years commissioned
service is chosen from every regiment
not 'on duty in the Philippines: the
choice lying in the hands of the COM
handing officer Of each regiment, subs
ject to confirmation by the secretary
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-02

The popularity of birthstones is greater
today than ever before, and the Natlonal
Association OF jewelers. has adopted a new
list of them, as follows:
January, garnet; February, amethyst;
March, bloo.lstone or aquamarine; April.
diamond; May, emerald; June, pearl or
moonstone; July, ruby: August. sardonyx
or peridot; September, sapphire; October.
opal or ~tourmaline; November, topaz De-
cember, turquoise or lapis lazuli.
Not only are the various months repre-
scented by gems, but the year has been
divided into four parts with spring,
in It's fresh new mantle of green, asso-
ciated with the emerald: summer with all
it's brightness and warmth, is classed
with the ruby: autumn, blessed with the
depth of azure skies. the sapphire; and
winter, with a cold scintillating glitter.
the diamond.
Concerning nearly all the stones there
Is curious and fantastic lore-often mex
plicable, but interesting. They were worn
by the a~ncients mostly for talismanic
value; In other words. to avert misfort-
unes and bring happiness.
Gems as Medicine.
They were also employed for medical
purposes. The effect of the latter, though
was frequently obtained by reducing them
to a powder, which was SO far as possible,
dissolved in water, and then taken intern
ally.
The emerald was supposed to relieve dis
ease of the eyes. and have a beneficial
influence upon the sight. To this day
green is acknowledged to be restful to the
nerves.
The ruby was considered of more value
than any other stone by many nations
In fact, some people place it before the
! diamond today. The enen was that the
| wearer would live In peace and concord
| with all men. 1t would also guard his
fruit trees and vineyards from injury
by tempests.
TIL sapphire was claimed to be an anti
| dote against poison. 1t Is one of the
| most unique stones, as it Is said to eX
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-02
lump from Bed
in Morning and
Drink Hot Water
Tells why everyone should drink
hot water each morning
before breakfast.

Why is man and woman, half the
ime. feeling nervous, Respondent,
Worried; some days headachy, dull and
lnstrung; some days really incapaci7
sated by illness.
II we all would practice inside-bathi
ng, what a gratifying change would
AXE place. Instead of thousands of
lalf-sick, anaemic-looking souls with
3asty, muddy compilations we should
zee crowds of happy, healthy, 70
checked people everywhere. The
son Is that the human system does J
I'D itself each day of all the waste
which it ~accumulates under our pres.
snt mode Of living. For every
Of food and drink taken into the sys-
EN- nearly an Il of waste material
must be carried out. else it ferments
md forms ptomaine-like poisons which
are absorbed into the blood.
just as necessary as it is to clean
The ashes from the furnace each day,
before the fire will burn bright and
not, SO we must each morning clear
..he inside organs of the previous days
accumulation Of ~indigestible waste and
body toxins. Men and women, wheth-
br sick or we'll, are advised to drink
s?ach morning, before breakfast, a
glass of real hot water with a tea
spoonful of limestone phosphate in
54t, as a harmless mean of washing
put Of the stomach, liver, kidneys and
bowels the %indigestible material,
waste, sour bile and toxins; thus
cleansing, sweetening and purifying.
the entire alimentary canal before put
ting o food into the stomach.
Millions OF people who had their
sturn at constipation, bilious attacks
ssacid stomach, v days and Sleep
Jess nights have become real cranks
about the morning inside-bath. A quar-,
seter pound of limestone phosphate will
mot cost much from your druggist or
tat the store, but Is sufficient to dem
cconstrate to anyone, its cleansing
sssweetening and freshening effect upor
THE system.-Adv.
4 There are times when the corkscrew
BscH rn{ n1%i ~ t1,1 =, N k1, ~ 1xxrr;tnr
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-02
LEAT CLOGS KIDNEYS
THEN YOUR BACK HURTS
Take 1 Glass Of Salts to Flush Kid.
neys H. Bladder Bothers YOU
Drink Lots OF Water.

No man or woman who eats meat
regularly a make q mistake by flush
Ing the Kidneys occasionally, says a
well-known authority. Meat forms
uric acid which excites the kidneys.
they become overworked from the
strain, get sluggish and fail to filter,
the waste and poisons from the blood,
then we get sick. Nearly all rheu-
matism, headaches, liver trouble, ner-,
yousness, dizziness, sleeplessness and,
urinary disorders come from sluggish
kidneys.
The moment you feel dull ache m.
the kidneys or your back hurts or 80
the nTine is cloudy, offensive. full Of
sediment. irregular Of passage or at
tended by q sensation Of scalding. stop
eating meat and get about four ounces.
E0fs lad Salts from any pharmacy; take
i tablespoonful IN glass Of water
before breakfast and In q few days
yo0p kldneys will act fine. This fa-
iinl01 6Iaalts ID made from the acid OF
5ii;Sa and lemon juice, combined
sadlflhia, md has been used for
a18SSISItipu tos1ush and stimulate the
SfinsYn aiso III neutralize the acids
HI 10 Emo longer causes irrita.i
RnS ending bladder weakness.
sSeits 6inexpensiye and cannot
W kkes delightful efferves.
aiu46iasws tersdrink which everyone
Z and then 70 keep the
ia active and the blood
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-02
Gem Traditions Are Many.
Betsy NJ. Buell. In PHILADELPHIA Ledger.

Philadelphia Ledger.
ercise good influence over the first wear
err and even after 1t has passed into other
hands.
The amethyst is an interesting stone.
and In more superstitious times was en-
ployed to cure drunkenness, control evil
thoughts and make men wise in business
matters. There Is a legend that Bacchus
was offended. and declared that the first
person whom he met should suffer.
Birth of tho Amethyst.
Fate sent a beautiful maiden named
Amethyst on her way to the shrine Of
Diana. Bacchus had ferocious tigers at
tack her, but the maiden, seeking aid
from the gods, was turned into a pure
white stone. Repenting of his act,
Bacchus poured the juice of grapes over
the petrified body and thus the stone be-
came a beautiful violet hue that Is so
much admired today. The signet ring
of Cleopatra was amethyst engraved with
Mithras, deity of light and life. Amethysts
We're more highly priced in days gone by
than. now, however. on account OF the linn
tied supply. A necklace of Queen Char
lotte of England was valued at $4,000, but
it probably would not be worth $500 at
present.
The name of the turquoise has come
down from the Thirteenth century. 1t
was worn to protect the owner from fall
ing, especially il or horseback. 1t was
used exclusively by men at the beginning
OF the Seventeenth century. Women,
strange to say, rarely wore it. There Is
a general agreement that turquoise can
never be restored to it's original color after
once being turned.
Topaz as Plague Cure.
To the topaz, like the emerald, is attri-
buted the power to cure dinlness of Vi
sion. When retiring the eyes were rubbed
with a topaz which had been previously
left in wine for three days. In the Eff
teenth century topaz was said to cure
plague.
Apparently the diamond is unknown to
the ancients. so there are no traditions
! connected with 1t.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-02
Where Western Front Ends.
D,o~, the T orIop nhcaruar

The western boundary of the allied lines,
which protect a front of 500 miles with a
maze of more than 10000 miles OF trench
es, is a natural one, and it is easy to I'M
derstand how the trenches of either side
the Germans. no doubt, have heir 10000
miles of trenches as we'll as the allies
start from a line so clear and definite as
the coast of the North sea. 1t has been
said that a man could enter the great
ditch, which is the rampant OF civilization.
at the North sea and could make his
way along it-always below the level of
the ground-until after many days ne
came out on the Swiss frontier.
Strictly speaking, the feat is an impos-
sible one, as the continuity of the trench
es is broken in consequence of geograph-
ical conditions. but for practical purposes
it is a sufficiently accurate expression of
fact. The question then arises: What
would the adventurous person who at
| tempted to walk along the whole front
in the trenches find when he reached the
Swiss frontier, the extreme point of the
French right wing?
He would find a barbed wire fence no
more formidable than those which inclose
many English meadows. After the vast
which protect the trenches this fence
seems absurdly inadequate and artificial
to be the counterpart of the great eX-
panse of the North sea which cuts the
lines on the west. There are a few pieces
of red and white canvas tied to the wires
to show that at this point the neutral
territory of Switzerland begins. and a
single Swiss sentry stands, with bayonet
fixed, behind a movable barrier garnished
with barbed wire that is set across the
country road. This placid. unwarlike
scene seemed an impossibly tame conclu-
sion for 500 miles of complicated earth
works and Notifications.
The Chinese claim hat they bred
and domesticated hogs 1000 years be-
fore the Christian era. but in all that
time the n of the hogs have not
improved much.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-02

lars IN the hands of .he farmers. anu
the work of distribution rough tne
regular channels of trade has alreauy
begun. Millions of bushels OF gram
are still in the hands of the FARMERS
which means that there is a vast store
of realizable wealth that will be stead
lily going into circulation, benenttlng
the thousands who are dependent In
directly on the basic industry OF the
province for their livelihood.
THE mock prosperity that rested CT
the insecure foundation of inflated real
estate values has passed away, ana III
it's place the corner stone of the coun-
trv's sound financial future is helng
built.
The trust and mortgage companies
the large implement concerns and the
wholesale merchants all tell the same
story today OF marked Improvement
in their business. The farmers and
others are meeting their just dues n
paving off debts that in many cases
have been long overdue. Collections
are better today than they have been
since hi most prosperous days OF our
history, and obligations are being met
freely and promptly.
Now" | said, why should they
wait until the war is over?"
And he agreed with me.-Advertise-
ment.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-02

Congressman W. w. Venable, who
has just filled the chair in the house
Of representatives made vacant by
the death of Congressman "Sam"
Witherspoon Of Mississippi, recently
startled the house by a speech in
which he came out strongly for pre-
paredness. Venable's predecessor
was the leader Of the anti-prepared-
ness forces in the lower house until
hls death.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-02

For a really fine coffee at a mod
crate price, drink Denison's Seminole
Brand, 35c the h., in sealed cans.
Only one merchant in each town
sells Seminole. If your grocer isn't
the one, write the Denison Coffee Co.,
Chicago, for a souvenir and the name
of your Seminole dealer.
Buy the 3 lib. Canister Can for s1.00.
ADV.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-02

The largest cotton producing county
In the United States, Ellis county. Tex
40, yielded 143,714 bales last year. This
is more than six times the amount pro-
duced in the whole state Of Virginia.
and more than was raised In either
Missouri or FloriaA J.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-02

Throw Off Colds and Prevent Grip.
When you feel q cold coming on, take LAXA.
TIVE BROMO QUININE. 1t removes cause OF
Colds and Grip. Only One "BROMO QUININB."
Il. w. GROVES signature on box. Csc.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-02

Men who invest in watered stock
are apt to get soaked.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-02

No man can win c unless he
IN love with his work.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-02

1t is a sign Of rain when someone
hypothecates your umbrella.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-02

Oats originated in North America.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-02

Many a mans success at poker de-
ponds on the way he is raised,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-02

his brothers, Raoul and Carlos. Bottom. Alberto and Evaristo Madero.
Despite the fact that the principles and policies which Carranza stands
Tor are supposed to be the same IS those that actuated Francisco l. Madero,
J, in his fight for the overthrow of the Daz administration, all the men,
bers of the Madero family, with one exception, are prohibited from return
ing to Mexico. Carranza's reason for this is that the Maderos favored
Villa when the break came between the two ConsttutionaEst cheftains.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-02

There are times when the corkscrew
mightier than the typewriter.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-07-06
CHAPTER Viii.
l Defy cassion.

] Dery CaSSions
Our progress was slow against the
swift current of the st. Lawrence,
and we kept close to the overhanging
bank, following the guidance Of the
leading canoe. We were the second
in line, and no longer overcrowded, so
that had ample room to rest at ease
upon a pile of blankets, and gaze
about me with interest on the chang
ing scene.
Ahead of us, now sweeping around
the point like a wild bird, amid a
smother of spray, appeared the advance
canoe. AS it disappeared could dis
tinguish D'Artigny at the stern, his
coat off, his hands grasping paddle.
Above the point once more and in
smoother water, l was aware that he
turned and looked back, shading his
eyes from the sun. I could not but
wonder what he thought what posi-
BILE suspicion had come to him, 10
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-07-06
CHAPTER VII-Continued.

"You appear greatly concerned over
his safety"
"NOt at all; so far as / have ever
heard the Sieur d'Artigny has hereto
fore proven himself quite capable Of
sustaining his own part. IT'S more
like am concerned for you"
''FOr me? You fool! 'Why, 1 was
a swordsman when that lad was at
bis mothers knee" He laughed, but
with ugly CLEAN of teeth. "Sacre! 1
hate such play acting. But enough of
quarrel now; there Is sufficient time
ahead to bring you to your senses,
and q knowledge of who is your mas
ter. Hugo Chevet, come here"
My uncle climbed the bank, his rifle
IN hand, with face still bloated and
red from the drink of the night be-
fore. Behind him appeared the slen-
der black-robed figure of the Jesuit,
his eyes eager with curiosity. 1t was
eight of the latter which caused Cas-
sion to moderate his tone Of COM
mand.
"You will go with Chevet," he said,
pointing to the fire among the trees,
until can talk to you alone"
"A prisoner?"
mo; guest" sarcastically, "but do
not overstep the courtesy"
We left him in conversation with the
pere, and did not even glance back,
Chevet breathed heavily, and caught
the mutter Of his voice. "What mean
eth all this chatter?" he asked grufily.
Must you two quarrel so soon?"
''Why not?" l retorted. 1.-The man
bears me no love; it's but gold he
thinks about"
Gold" he stopped and slapped his
thighs. otis precious little of that
he will ever see then"
"And why not? Was not my father
n land ownerW
GAY! till the king took it,"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-07-06
SYNOPSIS.

Adele la Chesnayne. belle OF New
France, Is among conspiratOrs at her I'M
cte's house. Cassion the commissaire,
has enlisted her Uncle Chevets aid
against La Sale. D'Artigny. La Sales
friend, offers his services as guide 20 Cas-
sion's party on the journey TO the wilder
ness. The uncle informs Adele that he
has betrothed her to Casson and forbids
her TO see D'Artigny again. In Quebec
Adele visits her friend. Sister Celeste,
who brings D'Artigny TO her. She tells
him her story ard he vows to release her
from the bargain with Cassion. D'Artig-
ny leaves promising 10 see her at the
dance. CassiOn escorts Adele to the hail.
She meets the governor. La Barre, and
hears him warn the commissaire against
DsArtigny. D'Artigny's ticket to the bali
has been recalled, but he gains entrance
by the window Adele informs him Of the
governors words TO Cassion. For her
eavesdropping at the ball Adele Is ordered
by tho governor TO marry CassiOn at once
and 90 accompany him TO the Illinois
country. He summons Chevet and directs
that he attend them on the journey. They
leave in the boats, Adele's future depend
ing on the decision OF D'Artigny, whom
she now knows she loves. Cassion and
DArtigny have words. Uncle Chevet for
the FIRST time hears that his niece is an
heiress, and begins TO suspect Cassion's
motives
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-07-06
DEADLY" Weapons in Law.

The use to which an article is put
and not the nature of the article de-
termines whether such article is dam
gerous and deadly weapon under a
ruling by Judge Keogh of the city
court of Norwalk, Conn. In a recent
criminal action the defendant was
charged with having struck the COM
plainant with a cylindrical block of
wood six inches long and three inches
in diameter. The prosecution claimed
that such block was "a dangerous and
deadly weapon" within the meaning of
the Connecticut criminal code, but
Judge Keogh decided otherwise, de-
claring that If the prosecutions claim
was true a feather buster used "to
tickle a man to death" would also be
dangerous and deadly weapon.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-07-06

CTo BE coNTINUED1
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-07-06
Clean Sheet.

Portly Woman (pushing her way in
to a police statiOn)-I see you have
arrested a man whose mind is blank
Oflicer-We have, madam
Portly Woman-Then please bring
him out so 1 may have q look at him
My Henry didn't come home last night
and that's a fairly good description OF
him.--Puck.