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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-10-26
RELEASE THREE PITcHERs.

Philadelphia, Oct. 21.-George Chal-
mers, George McQuillan and Chief
Bender, veteran pitchers Of the PhFla-
delphia Nationals baseball club will
be released next season, according to a
statement of Mgr. Pat Moran today.
They will be replaced by younger
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-10-26

q new disinfectant, a ~by-product in
tho manufacturer Of turpentine, is
more than four times al powerful as
carbolic acid for disinfecting purposes,
yet nontoxic and without harmful ef-
Iects on delicate membranes or with
8abr1cH OF metals.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-10-26
II coLLIM DEAD.

Paris, Oct. 21.-Raphael Collin, art
list, is dead. He was Sc years old, an
officer OF the Legion Of Honor, and q
member or the academic Des Beaux
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-10-26
PIERRE FORMS ASSOCIATION
TO MARKET ALFALFA SEED

Pierre. S. D.. Oct. 19.-The Central
South Dakota Seed Growers associa-
ton completed it's organization at this
city yesterday, principally to organize
for the marketing of alfalfa seed grown
In this section OF the state. Growers
IF alfalfa Seed to the number of about
20, controlling about 1000 bushels OF
seed, were present to assist in the or
E~anization, which will establish a ware
house in this city for the marketing Of
alfalfa SEED and other forage crop seeds,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-10-26

Figures recently gathered by VII.
United States geological survey show
that the worlds production Of petro-
leum last year was the greatest on rec
orc. amounting to 426, 892,673 barrels. 4
OF Z per cent over 1914.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-10-26

There % . precedent for the curious
OF tho ships papers Of the Marie
Quesada thrown overheard by the cap
tain and found by some Brazilians In
the stomach Of a shark, reported = short
time ago. A case occurred in 1899, re-
corded by the Dictionary Of National
Biography, In the article on Michael
Hrttton, Elton, while in command of
the Ferret In the West Indies. caught
. shark and found in its stomach the
papers Of the American brig Nancy.
Acting on the information Of the papers.
the brig was captured by Fttton's sub
ordinate, Whylie, in command Of the
sparrow cutter. The papers are still
preserved, In the Museum Of the Royal
United Service institution.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-10-26

Bean milk il said to be a favorite
article Of Chinese diet. the oriental
being, Il would seem, an expert in the
gentle rite-uf milking beans, though one
imagines the famed Mexican jumping
article might present a problem even
70 the expert manipulator.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-10-26

Bread Is made from chestnuts by the
mountain peasantry In Italy and
France. After the nuts have been
blanched they are dried and ground
From this flour q sweet and heavy
cake IA made which resembles the oaten
meal cakes so popular In Scotland.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-10-26

About 100000 tons Of herrinps a..
caught In Japan every wear. This
enormous quantity is not used only for
human consumption; about four-f1fths
@ # 10 used az a fertilizer for the Ysso
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-10-26
GOVERNOR eYRNE ASKS FOR
PROHIBITION IN SOUTH DAKOTA

Lead, S. D.. Oct. 19.-Before an au-
dience of over 1000 people, a majority
OF them men. Governor Byrne. in thu
Homestake theater here last night
pleaded for the adoption Of the prohibit
ton amendment in South Dakota. EIe
left ut midnight by auto for Rapid City
en- route to. Mitchell to meet Charles L.
Hughes today.
BUFFALO GAP-The farms OF this ter
ritory have become so thtckly populated
because OF the good crops OF last year
end this year that 1t has become neces-
sary to provide additional mail facilities.
The first rural MAJ delivery route out of
Buffalo Gap has just been placed In oper-
ation and will provide three times a week
service to over 100 families in the south
eastern section OF Custer county. With
the establishment of this service the Mob
Ter postoffice. established in 1909. passed
out Of existence.
CIiARK-The farmers OF Clark county
who are engaged in raising pure bred live
stock will hold a meeting in this city On
Saturday of: this week for the purpose of
discussing the advisabillty of organizing
an association.
PARksToN-At the family home on a
farm near Parkston occurred the death of
John Geidel. ore Of the pioneer settlers
OF this part OF the state. He was about
90 years or age. He had been in poor
health for some time, as the result OF boz
ing the victim OF rheumatism.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-10-26

Henry g., Better. Of Pittsburgh, Pa,
bought the George Mcclure farm,
which Was cleared by Captain Michael
MCGUIRE, . veteran Of the revolutionary
war and . pioneer Of the Allegheny
mountains, and this Is the first time In
l34 years the property has passed from
tho possession Of members of the Nc
CURE family.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-10-26
e5 AERIAL BATTLES.

Paris. Oct. T.-French and German
Sa~eroplanes yesterday fought 65 ems
g1gements in the region Of the River
Somine, a Y today,s French officia,
statement. Five German machines were
brought down.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-10-26

An English street railway Is ex-
perimenting with q car that takes cur
rent from an overhead wire and runs
on rails as far al they are laid. tllen
completes it's journey over ordinary
roadWays. using storage batteries 70
power.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-10-26
FARMER NEAR EXTINCTION
KILLED BY KICK OF HORST

New Ellington. 8. D.. Oct. 20
Thomas Warehouse. aged 76. a pio-
neer resident Of the New Ellington
territory. died from injuries received
when he was kicked by q horse. He
was caring for the horses on his broth
er's farm. where he made his home.
when n OF the animals became en-
ragged and kicked him in the chest. Sew
eral ribs were broken and sp1inters
from the broken bones penetrated the
lungs. The unfortunate man was un-
married and was highly respected in
this community. He is said to have
turned the first furrow with a pillow
IN the Roberts county township where
he spent the greater part Of his long
life.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-10-26

wooden cup with rubber feet to
prevent It slipping has been invented
by an Englishman to help one 1.r,ned
persons int eggs. -
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-10-26

With Q view to improving the quality
OF Philippine tobacco the insular row
ernInent has put In force a law eouir-
ms the inspection Of all that is export
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-10-26

An inventor has combined an auto.
mobile horn and headlight, the sound
being produced back OF the lamp and
issuing around It.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-10-26

a scientific instrument named the
.turpidineter" has been invented for
tne purpose OF measuring the turbidity
oI spinal fluids, with a view to aiding
the diagnosis of mental diseases
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-10-26
FARMER NEAR HARTFORD
KILLED IN AUTO WRECK

Sioux Falls. s. D.. Oct. 23.-As the
result OF the automobile in which he
was riding turning turtle, Albert Han
son, aged about So. single, was Instant
~ killed hear Hartford. He made his
home with his brother on a farm six
miles southwest Of Cotton. He was
driving with his brothers family when
the automobile turned over. The. ma
chine fell on his neck breaking it. His
sisterinlaw, Mrs. Julia Hanson, sus-
tained a broken arm, her daughter, re-
ceived slight bruises. while a baby was
wholly uninjured. Hanson was turning
up his coat collar with one hand and
was guiding the automobile with the
other when the machine swerved vio-
lently and In an instant turned over.
C1ESTER-The case of August Abra-
ham. a farmer living near this place,
against the South Dakota Central railway.
damages. now Is being tried at a term OF
circuit court for Lake county which Is In
session. The plaintiff claims that "a a ra-
suit of the railway company changing its
right OF way at the time of unusually high.
water In Brant lake In May, 1915. his land
wa flooded and damage of 3fs0o0 caused
to growing crops. He seeks to recover
damages In this sum for the railway com.
pany.
MADIsoN-The 7-year-oid daughter Of
Mr.sand Mrs. Jacob Herasster. OF this city.
had . remarkably narrow escape from be-
Ing electricuted when she took hold of
the end Of = Hive wlre without realizing the
danger. The wire was lying on the
ground. Two large holes were burned in
the palm OF nor right hand and she re-
ceived such q shock that 1t stopped all
fespiration.44h received medical atten-
ton just In time to save her life. az tho
color Wa asleaving her fare when physi-
clans arrived.
WATERTowN-rhs annual conventions
OF the state association OF county commits.
sioners viii be held In watertown about
the middle Of December.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-10-26

10 insure hospital patients having
warm meals an electrically heated
wagon to hold several food trays has
been invented.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-10-26

Some language students maints,n
that Irish brogue Is the ancient way Of
pronouncing English, preserved in It's
purity by residents Of the Emerald Isle.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-10-26

steering wheel. adjustable to Sew
eral positions. has been invented to re-
place the handle bars Of a. bicycle or
motorcycle.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-10-26

Tobacco 40 now being raised IN the
province Of Quebec. The area devoted
70 its cultivation in 1915 amounted to
5000 acres. which was slightly
more than 1914, and the yield an acre
was about 1000 pounds.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-10-26

zsag Nxpselfinaents with cooling buildinss
s6X@s&0T4lng Atr through h0llouaWaiis
aN5thSAe9crtr3c fans i being tried IN
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-10-26

SAdepace called detectature n.
se4en Invented 70 permit Ii man In 3
Ste watch q cash register in=ar-
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-10-26
TEST CASE ON VACANCIES
FILED IN YANkTON COUNTY

Yankton, s. D.. Oct. 23.-Suit has
been brought in circuit court in Parker
In which T. e.. Lux, of Yankton, will
seek to secure an order upon w. o.
after to put the nane of r. e. Lux upon
the republican ballots Of Yankton coun-
ly as candidate for sheriff. This suit
will try out the principle of whether va
cancies that nay accur on a ticket
through non-elections at the primary
nay later be filled by petition. A. l..
Wyman. states attorney, held tina va
cancies only could occur where the Of
flee had been filled at the primary and
the candidate removed from the state.
er vacancy occurred through death or
some other legal cause.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-10-26
NEW ARTICLES FILED FOR
BELLE FOURCHE RAILROAD LINE

Pierre. S. D., Oct. 19.-The corpora
ton formed to build a railroad line
west from Belle Fourche, a project at
tracing much interest in the state, has
filed a change in It's articles with the
secretary of state. 1t is not designated
as the Belle Fourche and Northwestern
Railroad company, with some change
in the list Of incorporators. The capt.
tai stock has been increased to 81, 0O0,-
coo. m umo in circulation is that
the Northwestern Railroad company IL
planning to make a connection with
the Northern Pacific and thus secure
an outlet to northern Pacific coast
points. If this is the program it may
eventually involve the extension Of the
Rosebud line to Belle Fourche, thus
giving a through route from Omaha or
Sioux City.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-10-26

sazskB III enAble y man 10 cut his
nslles xsthatSpf other men without
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-10-26

Salt wAter Is q better fire extiu-
guisher than fresh water.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-10-26
THREE MEN t.uRT WHEN
AUTO GOES INTO DITCH

Mitchell. S. D.. Oct. 19.-AttemrIng
to urn out for an automobile N-.2en
appeared suddenly behind another ma
chine, Charles Rademer, Ole Anderson
an;i .Tohn Shanahan are in q local hos
p III suffering from serious injuries,
sustained when their car went into the
ditch.
In the accident their machine struck
a buggy and completely demolished it,
although none OF its occupants was
hurt. 1t is feared that Rademer is ia
tally hurt.
Shanahan had just recovered from
injuries received in the recent explo-
sion in the railroad shops here when
three men were killed.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-10-26

ii Russia there are shout SO DubliA.
lolidayls u : pear.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-10-26
MAN WHO AIDED IN CAPTURE
OF JEFF DAVIS DIES AT AlPENA

Mitchell. S. D., Oct. 20.-Charles C..
Fetterly. old soldier and pioneer resi-
dent Of Beadle county, died at his home
rhage Of the lungs is given as the
cause. Mr.. Fetterly is probably the
last Of the group Of union soldiers who
participated In the capture Of Jeffer-
son Davis, president Of the southern
republic. He had in his possession
some very interesting souvenirs cap
tured in that famous raid.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-10-26
HUGHES COUNTY CANDIDATE
DIES OF BLOOD POISONING

Pierre, s. D.. Oct. 20.-Haakon Pier
son, republican candidate for treasurer
Of Hughes county, died here last night
from blood poison.
OWANKA-Notwithstanding the late.
ness Of the season this place is enjoying
a building boom of midsummer proper
lions. Several new business houses and a
number of dwellings are in course Of con-
struction, and more are being planned for.
In addition to the buildings now under
way, the officers of the Owanka State
bank are planning the erection of a fine
new brick structure for q permanent
acme for the institution. The farmers Of
the surrounding territory also are making
extensive improvements to their present
dwelling houses and barns, and MANI
new farm residences and barns are being
erected.
PARKSTON-In the case Of the state VS..
c. J. Heb. OF this place. a verdict Of
guilty was returned in a local court, the
defendant being charged with operating
an automobile while. In an Intoxicated con-
dition. The complaining witness was DR..
]. II. Davis, who had his car badly dam
aged as n result of 1t being run into by the
car driven by Heb. The justice who found
Heb guilty imposed a fine of 500. The de-
PENDANT Immediately gave notice Of an ap-
peal to the state circuit court.
SPENCER-J. 3. tileS, q thf0Sher who
makes his headquarters In this city, has
completed his threshing for the season,
and finds that he made a good record in
the threshing line. He has three thresh-
ing outfits, and during the comparatively
brief threshing season tt.feened out an
aggregate Of a little more than 200 600
bushels.
VERMILION--At the annual convention
of the members of the First District Dem
tai society. held at .Yankton, vermilion
was selected as the place for holding the
next annual convention. DR.. L. w. Krem-
or, of this place, was elected president Of
the society for the coming year., and DR..
G. w. Collins, also Of Vermilion, was
elected Observation-Disclosures.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-10-26
EVERETTE ARRESTED FOR
THREAT TO BURN TOWYl

Yankton. S. D., Oct. 20.-Steve Ever
cite, arrested at Trip, awaits trial
here for sending a threatening letter to
Lesterville officers, declaring he would
burn the town up unless a fine of SIP
he had paid for disturbing the peace
Yves returned to him.. Everette may be
arraigned on a federal charge.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-10-26
NIGHTMARE PROVES FATAL
To OEI RICES VOTING MAI

Deadwood, S. D., Oct. 19.-Frank
Fink, the young Oelricils boy who i'll q
nightmare jumped from the second
story window of a lodging house herr
n fractured his skull on the pave
ment, died. Fink, who was 81 years
old and of exemplary character, was a
and was called TO testify against Brown,
who was a close friend. 1t is believed
that this so weighed on his mind that it
caused him to walk in his sleep and
spring through the window in fear.
Evening star., 1916-11-06
A Decade With Mrs. Barry.

Mrs. Edmund Barry. 1914 Columbia
road. has applied for certificate for
Lucy Swailes. who has just completed
her tenth year with her.
Gertrude NJ. Johnston. 1434 Webster
street, has sent in an unusually en-
thusiastic Endorsement of the campaign
and submitted the names of two maids
who have been in her home for thirty
years-Mary Ringgold. whose good
cooking and genial smiles have been a
family comfort" and Lizzie Thurston,
who has been doing general housework
for the same period.
Mrs. Henry S. Verne, 2013 O street,
says that Jane Brooks Farris has serv-
ed her with unfailing faithfulness for
thirty-five years"
Mrs c. T. Caldwell has entered the
name of Mary K. Smith. faithful in
service since 1885. who is now living
with Mrs G. I. Row4ey. Woodside
Mrs Rudolph Kaufman, who had
previously entered a maid who has
been with her more than thirty years,
has sent in the names Of Mildred Nell
son, who has completed twenty years
service. and Robert Nelson. the chauf-
feur. who has been doing faithful work
for thirteen years.
the lineal book. Memorial Continental
Hall. and who Is prominent In many
organizations. has a maid named Sally,
who besides being a good servant is "a
florist. She has travelled all over the
world and has refused to leave Mrs.
Johnson. though offered much more sal
ary elsewhere. She has been with her
twenty-one years.
Il trust many others win emulate har
Evening star., 1916-11-06
HIGH PRICES RESPONSIBLE.
Rise in Foodstuffs Causes Pittsburgh
Boarding Houses to Close,

PITTSBURGH. Pa. November g.
High cost of eggs, butter, meats, pota-
toes and other foods has driven a score
Of boarding houses in this city, includ-
ing some Of the largest and more ex-
elusive. out of business within the lant
few days. and announcement was made
today that probably dozen more will
follow suit this week.
TT is impossible to continue in busi-
ness even with an increase in the price
of meal tickets" one proprietor said.
"If we charged more there would be
little or no profit, and SO we are going
to close" Others made similar state
ments.
But the boarders' side of the case was
stated thus:
pittsburgh is prosperous, but we can
not eat war contracts and announce
ments of big dividends. We have got to
have food at prices we can afford"
All restaurants have increased the
price of pie from to 10 cents a cut.
Evening star., 1916-11-06

good example" says Mrs. ]. Eakin
Gadsby, in sending in an Endorsement
of Maggie T~ylor, her cook for eight
cen years. She speaks of her as "one
of the best cooks Virginia ever pro-
duced."
H. NJ Van Devanter. matron at
Kendall Green, thinks that Grace
Washington, a cook who has been In
her present position for six years,
should receive special honors because
sons each day
Two Servants Long With Family.
Miss A. e. Wright, so4 East Capitol
street, has entered two maids-the
laundress, Happie Moore, with her and
her family for fifteen years. and her
cook and housemaid, Fannic Boston,
who has been in her service for twenty
three years.
Mrs. John \. Phillips, 1860 Irving
street, recommends for honors Patsy
Wood, who has been in her service for
nearly twenty-five years.
Mrs. j. Il. Schroth, 1415 Longfellow
street. says Mamie Carlton has been
devotion itself in her interests for
seventeen years.
Mrs. J. H. B.. 2232 N street. sends in
the name of Kate Reeder, fourteen years
In service
Mrs C. Hartmann. 31s East Capitol
street, has paid Il strong Endorsement
to Theresa Jordan for thirty-two years
service.
Mrs. F. Shaw. 11S Sd street. says
Mary H. Garner has been more like
one of the family than servant dur
ing the more than quarter of century
she has been with her.
Mrs. Edith c. Paul. 1850 Park road,
says no servant could be more faith
full than Annie Specs has been for
twenty-four years
Mrs. L. Bernie Gallahar. the Portner.
commends the efficienc, of Sophia
Parker for twenty-five years
Miss Annie c. Higgins, lis 9TH street
northeast, has entered for certificate
Sarah l.. Brooks. with her for fifteen
years.
Evening star., 1916-11-06

Letters entering, in the long -time-faith-
ful-servant contest started by The Star
veteran employees of old Washington faml-
lies, have literally swamped the home
economics committee of the District Fed
Grafton of Womens Clubs. which is taking
charge of this competition.
Very many Of the leading families OF
the National Capital have entered their
domestics in this competition All of these
entrants are being listed. their addresses
verified and each is given classified
rating.
The number of contestants is already so
large that it has been found impossible
to publish in The Star all of those. whose
mistresses have sent in their names Eacn
day, however, many of these will be men,
toned in articles telling of the progress
of the contest
Evening star., 1916-11-06
Peru Prefers q. S. Hardware.

Peru is the one country of this hemis-
phere where American hardware out
sells all its rivals. the Department Of
Comerce announced today as the result
of an investigation of hardware mar
kets- Peru's total imports of hardware in
the normal year of 1913 were valued at
32.S1 7,007, of which the United States
furnished Sl.040.749. The nearest rivals
were England. ss52 s57, and Germany,
Si79 sS4- Since the European war
started American manufacturers have
had decided advantage over their old
competitors. although Peru's consume
tive capacity has been nrtailed
Evening star., 1916-11-06
Injured When Car Hits Steam Roller

A steam roller owned by the Gran
ford Paving Company was struck by
a street car at Connecticut avenue and
Huntin gton street about 1920 O'Clock
this morning and overturned Frank
Martin, 1856 9Th street, engineer in
charge of the roller, received an injury
to his right knee and his left foot was
scalded by escaping steam. He was
taken to Georgetown University Hos
pital. where IL was said his injuries
were slight The roller was working
on the car tracks. the police reported.
and II was partly OFF the tracks when
a northbound car struck II and toppied
II over. 1t was quickly righted and
restored to work.
Evening star., 1916-11-06
RUNAWAY TRAIN CRASHES
INTO FOUR LOCOMOTIVES
Dashes Down Ten-Mile Grade Near
Altoona, Pa.-Four Killed, Three
Other Trainmen Missing.

ALTOONA Pa, November 6-Dash-
grade of the New Portage branch of the
Pennsylvania railroad. near Holidays
burg. today. a coal train of sixty cars
crashed into four light engines standing
near New Portage Junction. with the re-
suit that four railroad men were killed,
two are missing and three were injured,
one of them seriously. The dead:
A. L. Reising, engineman, Derry, Pa
r. ], Schrum. conductor. Conemaugh,
Pa.
Frank Fry, brakeman, Conemaugh, Pa
w. H. Thompson, fireman, East Juniata,
Pa
Missing:
r. C. Jackson, engineman, Altoona.
J. II. Gorton. fireman, Juniata
W. A. Baker. an engineman. Juniata,
seriously injured.
The train. COMPOSED of an engine and
sixty cars. was coming down the grade
ten miles from the scene of the acct
dent when the engineer lost control.
Gaining momentum at every moment.
the long train soon attained an un-
heard-of speed. but kept to the rails.
Civic Hall, fagman, and Oliver
Baumgardner, brakeman, Were in the
caboose, but kent their saats and we're
not hurt. while the fireman leaped from
the train at Muleshoe curve and es-
caped with slight injuries.
The four light engines were standing
at New Portage Junction and direc,l ,ly
in the path of the onrushing freight.
There was nothing to stop the run
away and before the men on the en-
gines were aware the IMPACT came.
Forty-seven of the loaded coal cars
followed the eneine in its mad plunge
and were reduced to a mass of twisted
steel
A few minutes later fire broke out in
the coal and firemen were hurried from
towns.