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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28
NEBRASKA FARMERS
ON EOUITY-UNION BOARD

Omaha, Neb., Dec. "a. Declaring
against the wheat embargo, asking
the municipal ownership of railroads,
and favoring Omaha for Land Bank
the National Farmers Equity Union,
meeting in Omaha this week took de-
dided stands Oh important questions.
The meeting was the most success
full since the organization was born,
more than 500 delegates coming from
Iowa, Missouri, Indiana, Illinois,
Ohio, North and South Dakota, Kan
sas, Nebraska, Colorado, Oklahoma
and Wyoming. Nebraska took first
honors in the development of the Or
ganization for the year, the secre-
tary' report showing 1172 new mem
bers from the state. Two Nebrask
ans, Edwin L. Reed of Haigler, and
H. Z. Baker Of Orleans, were elected
members of the board of,dIrectOrs.
G. 0. Drayton of Greenville, ILL.,, was
reelected president, and A. Hoffman
OF North Dakota vice. president.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28
AN ACTIVE MAN

William Jennings Bryan is the most
versatile man in'public life today, or that
the country ever held. He has been at
the head of more issues than any other
American. He has been beaten more
than any other American, yet he always
comes back with as much vigor as ever.
1t has been grist to his mill so the ques
ton of few dollars is of no consequence.
His taking the head of the national pro-
hibition movement is another EXAMPLE
and it is his belief that he has at last
found an issue that will live and finally
make him president. There are going to
be some lively times during the next four
years and Mr.. Bryan will be heard from
quite often
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28
VOLUNTEER SYSTEM
is INADEQUATE

Major General Hugh l.. Scott,
chief of staff, states no new thing
and makes no new declaration, the
accuracy of which will be questioned,
when he says, in his official report,
that the volunteer system has proved
to be inadequate for the needs of an
enlarged army.
The matter devolves simply about
the proposition: DO the American
people desire larger army, con-
stantly available mirtary force com
parable with the establishments OF
European nations and Japan.
The question is one that should be
decided by the Americans after un.
biased consideration, and having
reached decision they should as
sumo the responsibility, abide the
consequences and refrain from at.
tempts to fix the burden on the presi-
dent or on any political party, espec.
tally on any party they do not them.
selves support.
If there could be large army and
if each voter could be assured that
neither himself, his relativer nor his
friends would be called against his
will to serve with the colors, the
larger army would be authorized
The average individual cares little
in personal way for the man he does
not know. His selfshness is natural
and it is intense. A large army
composed of strangers and enemies
would be satisfactory, but it is not d
possibility.
When an armed force is to be main.
tanned at given strength-when the
organization is to be positiye-it
must be supported by positive meas
ures. The advocate OF a large army
faces some modified form of con-
scription as matter of course II
the United States must have the ment
it must be authorized to take them
The proposition admits of no doubt
full policy. The case is a plain one OF
yes or no. Do we or do we not de
sire the larger army? Having made
the decision the determination to
abide by it should be unalterabIe.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28
March S.

Tammany, in force, with Leader
Murphy leading, is coming to Wash
ington in March to give Mr.. Wilson
his second send-off. Why, of course.
For all the world. like Tammany.
And the organization will be very
welcome Tammany is no stranger.
IN this town. 1t has been seen in in
auRural professions, and its appear
ance applauded. 1t had had it's tiffs
with Mr.. Cleveland and fought them
ont, but when Inauguration time
came it took its place in like on both
occasions when he had won. So now
in the case of Mr. Wilson. 1t aas had
Its ti1fs with him; but, for a time at
least, a truce is on, and while til &
truce lasts Tammany will be regular
and be good. Which is sound phil-
osophy and excellent politics.
This is the course all should take.
The Nelson signal is flying. Wash.
ington expects every man to do his
duty. March is the day. Be hea
democrat, republican, bull mooser,
prohibitionist, socialist, what not,s
and if he live anywhere near rail-
road, let him pack his grip and start,
in time for the capital of his beloved
country. There will be, something.
doing here worth his while. He will .
never regret the trip. 1t will be-
something for him to remember while
he lives. Washington Star.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28
SOARING PRICES

With the country in prosperous
condition, it would seem that food
stuffs should decline in price and not
keep soaring. The prevailing excuses
that the European war is to be blam-
ed for the enormous advance in every
thing, will not stand q strict examin-
alton. Dinner pals are getting emp
| ty ali over the land and the people
are suffering everywhere. If the
present state of affairs keeps up,
there will be bread riots as there were
in the days of the French revolution,
when the common people took matters
into their own hands. The farmer is
holding his wheat for a still higher
market and something must soon be
done to relieve the situation. The
trouble is thatthose who sell food,
stutfs have unjustly boosted prices,
putting the blame on the foreign war
In order to fatten their pocket books
| There seems to be no let-up in the
rise of everything and there must be
an embargo on the importation of GER
tain foodstuffs or the strain will be-
come unendurable. In fact, it has
reached that stage now and the coun-
try is on the verge of rebellion over
the situation.
| What is to become of the poor and
moderate classes this winter is ques-
tion frightful to contemplate. The
Government promises Investigations
looking to an adjustment of food
prices, but ltsmoves with a slowness
compared to which snail's pace is
lightning speed. Men are today max
ing millions out OF the rise in food
stulfs and nothing is done to control
their rapacity. In no other country
in the world would this condition OF
affairs be permitted to exist. We are
a long suffering people. One Of the
great political parties which four
years ago promised to lower the cost
Of living, has been returned to power,
and in all probability nothing will be
done TO carry out it's promises.
The simplest :. necessities of life
have scared to a heighth that will ere
long render them almost unobtainable
by the laboring classes. The rich con.
tlnue to live in luxury, spending for
tuned yearly, while the poor are has
tened to the door of want. The WON
an who few days ago was robbed Of
a $4,000 diamond neck lace, probably
never thinks of the hungry children
within a few blocks of her mansion
The turn of the wheel to really low
er prices is exasperating. In thous
ands of instances there is not the
shadow of excuse for the presen
price of the necessities of life. Some
thing must be done and that! quickly
to relieve the tension If nothing
better, let it be an embargo that will
bring the guilty to terms. We art
even feeding a part of starving Eur
ope, sending our products away Whel
our own people are actually suffering
Charity is alright, but now seems t
be time when it should begin a
home. 1t is evident that if the Gov
ernment does not take hand in low
erlng the hlghcost of living, the peo
pie Will and then Well, it is useles
to try to forecast the future,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28
THE PRESIDENTS PEACE MOVE

Although disclaiming any inspira,
tlon from or connection with the Ger
man peace proposal just communi-
Gated to the entente powers, Presi-
dent Wilson'S identic note to the bel
ligerents will necessarily be read in
the light of that move and of the
expressions of objection already
made by Germany's enemies. OBJ
viously, President Wilson could not
have moved as proponent of peace
before one of the beIligerent powers
had started the suggestion that peace
would be acceptable, and so the note
inevitably stands with relation to the
discussion now in progress in foreign
capitals precipitated by the German
proposal.
Broadly viewed, this plea to the
warning nations to consider the pos
sibilty of peace adjustment Should
work no harm to anybody, and il
may be benefit. Germany has sug.
gested peace on the basis of German
victory in the war. The aliessare, in
effect, proposing peace on terms OF
virtual victory for them. Apparent.
ly the sides are as far apart as the
poles on the matter of the suspension
of hostilties. Y ct eventually, wheth
er by some change in the military
situation or by virtue of mutual ex-
haustion, the two sides must come
| together in peace agreement. The
present question is, When and on
| what terms and whose initiative?
! In these circumstances the Presi-
dents note may be regarded as max.
| ing it more likely that the warrine
groups of nations will listen to each
other. The time for peace may not
| have come, the time of assured vic.
| tory for one side or of such exhaus.
| ton on both sides as to make further
warfare impossible. But the Presi
dents note, by impresslng the peace
thought upon the world, may tend tc
| hasten that time.
| That the mass of the people OF
the people of England, France, Ger.
many, Russia, Austria, Serbia, Ru.
mania, Montenegro, Turkey, Italy
Bulgaria, Belgium and Portugal want
peace it is to be assumed. That the
majority of them want it on terms Of
victory is also to be assumed. The
governments, speaking as for the peo
pie, have declared themselves i1
| terms that are at present widely sep
arated. The President of the United
States in effect suggests that way
be sought whereby the exact objects
of each side may be defined 1.-THE exact
situation realized and the possible
basis of peace outlined. The sugges.
tion may fall.upon deaf ears. But in
any event it should do no harm, and
it may do good by keeping the sub
ject open and by possibly leading to
a definition by both sides of the terms
on which they will respectfully con-
ent to a preliminary conference.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28

Mexico is entitled to look with en-
w on presidential election that
really decides something.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28

Peace terms are quoted a little
higher in Berlin today than they
were month ago.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28
England passes back the buck,

Mr.. Bryan now offers his good
offices iii bringing about the end of
the waI?
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28

An inauguration day as pleasant as
election day will be regarded with
great popular approval.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28

Between civil war, ultimatums and
blockades, Greece as a neutral is en-
Joying all the blessings of peace.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28

The inaugural committee is enthu-
siastically preparing for the 4th OF
March The District of Colum bia
has record for achievement in this
connection which invites the best en-
deavors of every patriotic citizen.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28

This office is in receipt of the pre-
MUM list of the Central South Da-
kota Poultry Association which will
hold their third annual exhibition at
Pierre on JBn. 9-l3. The book offers
many valuable prizes.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28

A noted British diplomat is credit.
ed with the statement that the Ger
man peace proposal would shorter
the war year. Considering what 6
year OF war means, that is no small
accomplishment.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28

Nineteen seventeen promises to be
one OF the greatest years for investi
CATION that the country has known.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28

There are $50 men to every 100
women in Montana and Congresswo
man Jeanette Rankin is red headed
Let's see what two years in Washing
ton will bring
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28

1t begins to look a little like some
of those fellows in congress might get
to that prohibition job before 1920
and thus rob w. j. b. of an issue on
which to make campaign for the
presidency "There's always some
one taking the joys out of life.'
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28

The Investigations of the high cost
of living have been taking The lid off
but nobody has noticed the button
drop out of the market.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28

Students home from school over
holidays have found an unusual num-
ber Of dances and social affairs
planned for their enjoyment during
the short time they will be here.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-12-28

The days are getting longer and
summer is closer than it was yester-
day, but real winter weather has
scarcely started if the weather man
carries out his usual routine.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-27
Higher BIDS OFFERED
FOR ALL NEWSPAPERS
School Children May Receive Increased
Rates for Collections.

Several bids for the newspapers and
magazines collected by the local
school children which exceed the
prices they have been receiving have
reached Franklin School. stephen e
Kramer, assistant superintendent OF
schools. who has been directing the
collection and sale of the materials
said last night that the matter OF
selling to another dealer would be
discussed at the next meeting of the
Board of Education.
Already after only five days of col
lection $317.3S has been realized for
extension of school activities. Col
leCtions were made yesterday ir
twenty-five schools and large guam
titles Of paper were gathered. As the
results will not be known until the
receipts given to the school princi-
pals by the collectors are received
at the Franklin School this morning
for compilation. it will not be known
whether any records were broken by
yesterdays collections.
Collections were made yesterday at
the following schools: Webster
Franklin, Thompson, Abbot, Seaton
Gales. Blake. Arthur, Peabody, Hill
ton. Carbery, Edmonds, Lovejoy,
Cranch, Tyler KetCham, Van Buren,
and Birney schools.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-27
"'LL PRAISE DRECO
The LONGEST DAYI
LIVE" " SAYS LADY
Relieved of Constipation, Head
aches, Nervousness, Gastritis,
Adds Her Words of Praise
for Dreco.

Since taking Dreco I simply feel fine"
said Miss J. Ranke, of 2OS9 wilkins ave
nue., Baltimore.
It suffered with stomach trouble in its
worst from for years" continued Miss
Ranke. IT was unable to eat any solid
food at all on account Of the weakened
condition of my stomach. Even the
lightest things disagreed with me, and
after eating I would feel like a big lump
had lodged in my chest and nothing I
could do would remove it. l would have
awful attacks of acute Indigestion and 1t
seemed like could not live through one
of these spells. Gas would gather about
my heart and I would have smothering
spells and could hardly breath Then my
nerves would give way my muscles would
draw up and I would have a general col
4 lapse. I was so nervous I couldn't bear
the least unusual noise and couldn't get
any rest or sound sleep at all. I was so
weak from loss of flesh and strength the
least exertion would almost completely
exhaust me and when I wasn't down in
bed I was too weak to properly see after
my household duties. I had tried so long
and used so many different medicines
without getting any real benefit, I had
about despaired of getting anything that
would help me.
ut certainly was a lucky day for me
when l bought Dreco. 1 began feeling
better right from the start, and since
taking three bottles of the medicine
haven't symptom of my troubles. I can
eat most anything 1 want now and all
l eat agrees with me. Those awful at
tacks of acute indigestion have stopped
and have no more smothering spells or
shortness of breath. I'm not nervous
now and 1 can stand any kind of noise
and my sleep and rest at night is fine.
Yes, sir, I have gained in weight and
what I have gained in health and
strength can't be measured. I'm never
troubled with constipation now. This is
truly a wonderful medicine"
Dreco is sold by all the O'Donnell Drug
Stores, by Aliens Drug Store in Alexan-
dria; Bury's Drug Store in Anacos-
tia.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-27
BREAD PURCHASES DROP
AS Price RISES CENT
Sales Fall Off Fully 50 Per Cent, Due
to Increase in Cost.

Bread purchases under the new Scent
rate fell off yesterday approximately 50
per cent. Whether this was due to pa
tronage Of bakers who have not yet
raised their prices or to housewives max
ing their own bread is uncertain.
The foregoing information was gath
cred through inquiries among several Of
the grocery stores Of this city c. G.
Dade, who is proprietor Of a store at 4O3
z. Capitol street, said his sales on bread
yesterday dropped off exactly 60 per
cent.
II handle bread" said Dade, land I
suppose my trade went to some one else
who was selling at the old rate Of five
cents"
Bread dealers say that as long as the
bakers maintained the scent rate, there
were no complaints even though in many
cases the size of the loaf was curtailed
to more than offset the difference, but as
soon as an actual rise in the price oc-
Curred, every one complained.
The same thing happened several years
ago, the dealers say, when the bakers in
the city agreed to raise the price to G
cents, but to keep the weight OF a loaf
to sixteen ounces. 1t was found, how
ever. that the public would rather pay
The Washington herald., 1916-10-27
SAYS Wife HIT PASTOR
With FRIED MACKEREL
Servant Girl. at Divorce Trial, Declares
Glasses Fell Into Gravy.
ial to Thc Waahington Herald,

Special to The Washington Herald
Philadelphia, Oct. 26.-There were many
storm scenes in the life OF Rev. John and
Dorothy Triplett, of Woodbury., N ].
One Of the liveliest took place In the
Triplett home when Mrs. Triplett, It Is
said, struck her husband in the face
with a fried mackerel, thereby causing
his glasses to plungs into a bowl of
gravy.
This is a sample Of the testimony which
was introduced at the airing OF the suit
for divorce which the clergyman brought
against his wife. The Court of Chancery
was crowded and Advisory Master c. v.
d. Joline was patient.
The mackerel episode was mentioned by
Carrie Schaaf, a former servant. She said
Mrs. Trlplett threw the fish at her hus-
band when he demanded some for his
mother and sister, who were visiting
them. Later, according to the witness,
Mrs. Triplett stood before the door of
the room occupied by the visitors and
called them "spongers."
Carrie Schaafe said Mrs. Triplett was
often in bad humor.
"She called him a fool" said the wit
ness, land encouraged their daughter
Doris to make fun Of Mr.. Triplett when
he said grace. She also objected to his
being alone in his study. One time she
threatened to break the door down with
an AK"
The Washington herald., 1916-10-27
HoLD-UP MEN SCORN
VICTIMS 40 CENTS

While walking home on Twelfth street
southwest last night about 9 O'Clock
Frank T. Hayes a butcher, Of Z2s Four
teenth street northwest, was held up al
the point OF a revolver by two white men
The men searched his pockets and when
IT was found he had nothing OF value on
his person, they allowed him 20 pro
ceed.
Hayes declares he was about half way
between B and c streets when the two
men come up. One OF them pointed a
revolver at him and told him 20 hold up
his hands. After they had gone through
his clothes and found only 20 cents in his
pockets they decided they did not want
TO take that and told him 70 step along
about his business.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-27
CLAN GREGOR MEMBERS
IN WARS DEATH TOLL

War has played havoc with the ranks
of the Clan Gregor in Scotland" de-
ciared Dr. Edward May Magruder, chief
tain Of the American clan, addressing last
nights session Of the American Clan
Gregor Society. "One hundred and twen-
ty-two OF our clan have died for Eng
land, 2SS have been wounded, 81 are miss
ing and 10 are prisoners of war"
Caleb Clark Magruder discussed the an
cestry, life and descendants Of Nathaniel
Magruder, of Dublane.
A sword dance was given by Janeiro
V. Brooks. a recitation by Sarah Bow
cock Thrift and songs by Mr.. and Mrs.
John c. Bowie.
The American Clan GTegor Society wa
organized in 1909 and is composed OF
lineal descendants OF the Clan Gregor,
with an auxiliary membership Of wives or
husbands Of lineal descendants.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-27
MILLER BROTHERS. AUTO
FORCE GIVEN BANQUET

Claude e. Miller, Of the Miller Broth
ers' Garage, gave the first Of a series of
banquets and a short lecture on scIen-
tific craftsmanship for his salesforce last
night at the Commercial Club. The din
ner was followed by informal talks and
the exchange Of ideas among the men.
''The majority of people are salesmen,' .
said Mr.. Miller, and the better they un-
derstand the science of salesmanship,
which is the science Of service, the more
they will get out Of life"
Those present were: Mr.. Cunningham,
H. V. Alexander. f. II. Handy. J. A.
Bishop, c. Babcock e. c. White, ].
Mammalian, ]. Taylor. d. Richmond, ].
w. Evans, Clarence Barnard, G. S. Her
furth, Charles Osborn, Howard Fisk,
Roger Williams, and John NJ. Cherry.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-27
WOMAN rides GOAT"
Mock Masonic Initiation Staged Mt
Ladies' Night"

mock Masonic initiation of a woman
was the feature of the ladies' night and
Halloween entertainment Of New Jerusa-
lem Lodge, No. 9. F. A. A. NJ, in the
banquet hall OF Masonic Temple last
night The initiation was conducted by
1sadore Goldsmith and Charles Stevens
The mixed quartet Of st. Andrews
Church sang. Comic songs were rem
dered by Arthur Pierce.
Roger J. Whiteford, junior warden OF
the lodge, was in charge.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-27

5 cents for an eleven-ounce loaf than 8
cents for a slxteen-ounce oneA
Local bakers believe that instead OF a
remedy for the increased price which now
exists, the price of raw materials will
force an even higher rate per loaf i
The Washington herald., 1916-10-27
Child Hit BY Street Car.

YasiIigp Colivas. years old, was struck
by street car No. Ia, Of the Capital
Traction Company, while crossing the
street in front of his home, I'll Eighth
street southeast, yesterday morning. He
was treated for confusion above his
eye by DR.. Butz, Of 42S Eighth street
southeast.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-27

Queens County Jail yesterday on charge
Of grand larceny. W. Addison Field, of
Rockville Center, Long Island, says Payn-
tar disposed Of $4,000 in bonds belonging
to the estate of the late Charles NJ.
Davidson, OF Rockville Center, of which
they were joint executors, and failed TO
make an accounting.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-27
Anacostia Renublicans Meet.

The Hughes and Fairbanks Republican
Club of Anacostia met last night in
Douglass Hall Addresses were made by
prominent citizens. Another meeting will
be held next Thursday night at the same
place. officers of the club are: President,
Richard II. Lewis; secretary, P. u. Pen
dleton; treasurer, DR.. r. II. Shipley.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-27
$4,000 THEFT CHARGED.

New York, Oct. 26.-W. Elmer Payntar,
80 years old, of Long Island City, one OF
the best known real estate and insurance
brokers in Queens, was locked up in the