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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-12
Danes COMPLAIN
ABOUT US. POLICY
Say They Must Suffer Fate Of
Belgium, or Join Germany
and Starve.

Copenha gen, July The Eisst,a-
biadet and the government organ, Poll
tiken, commenting on the proposals to
limit supplies to Scandinavia and Eol-
land. complain that the entente powers,
with America at the head, lach appre-
ciation of the difficult position OF small
neutrals and that proposed measures
of the great powers fighting In the
name of liberty, justice NATURALIZATION
IRE calculated to n. crush these smaH
states whose whole desire is to main
tain true neutrality toward both camps.
The Politikea says, that a~rticIea from
Influential American papers INDICATED
the United states intends to force Den
mark either to join Germany and
starve. or join the entente and share
the fate OF Belgium.
The American policy. which from the
outbreak of the war until the. breac.1
with Germany was never neutral, the
paper continues, but English, and now
has become American, is to be still
more ruthless toward neutrlls Tina was
the English.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-12
WARNEDO OF
PLOT CROPS
ArIEy Officers Claim to Have
Proof Of /. w. w. In
tentions.

Sioux Falls. s. d., July s.e-Regular
army officers in South Dakota have re-
liable information that Industrial
Workers OF the World leaders in the
state are in possession OF map OF the
principal agricultural districts OF the
state and have men stationed through
out the state who will make simnltan-
eous attemptH to burn this seasons
crops, II was made known here today.
Federal officers have been apprlsed
of the plot and every effort Will ne
made to a%pprehend those
with it, it was said.
The revelations were made pubic as
a warning to the farmers of the state
to guard against h activities oI.tne
plotters. At the office OF the United
States district attorney here, 1T Was
stated that the warning could not be
made too strong.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-12
INSANE TRAVELLING MAN
GIVES EAIRVIEW SCARE

Fairview, S. D.. July 7.-Suddenly be-
coming violently insane, W. w. Am
brose, aStraveling salesman, created a
panic In Fairyiew. Jumping from a
window ofshis room on the second floor
of q hotel. he ran about town, shouting
that someone was after him.
he tried to force his way into several
places. evidently for the purpose Of
seeking refuge from his supposed pnr-
suers. He finally ran into the base
ment OF a residence and. failing to
break through to the upper floor vas
utter ~ struggle. o~verpowered by the
city marshal. who had taken his trail
At the first alarm.
Immediately after being captured he
asked that ne be taken to q telephone
10 ne could. telephone his folks that he
expected to die the next evening at 8
o'clock. After being lodged In the
county Jail he attempted to commit sui
eide by plunsing headlong from his
bunk to the floor OF his cell, striking
the floor with such force that his skull
fractured
His condition Is critical.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-12
Two SIOUX CITYANS
HELD AT VERM|LION
Lads to Be Arraigned Tomor-
row on Theft Charge-Stole
Canoes, Claim.

yermiifon. S. D., July Two Sioux
City youths, George Mckever, ITO West
Seventh street. n Lee Howard, First
and Water streets, will be arraigned
before Judge A. L. Copeland, OF the
county court tomorrow on a charge Of
:heft. 1t is expected they will waive
examination and be bound over to the
sircnit court for hearing AT the octo-
per term.
1t is charged the two boys came to
Vermilion last week, loaded two
canoes which they found at the boat
landing with purloined articles and
started for Sioux City via the Mis-
souri, river. Charges were preferred
gains the lads by "A. Mentzer, of To-
edo. Ohio. who is spending the sum
mer here. The boys were arrested in
sioux City and brought back by Sheriff
Vaughn and States Attorney Bauman.
Re.iuisitlon papers were not required.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-12
eERNHARDT MAKES spEEcH.

New York. July 5.-Supported by her
Musician n her secretary, Sarah
Bernha.dt, who had been driving from
her sumn1e home on Long Island to
2aseEsAsspect park. Brooklyn. for the INouEth-
sfSJuly celebration. suddenly arose Sas
Miss Margaret George was singing the
MArseillatse. and enthusiastically Joined
kith her. The crowd of so. 900 or more.
people cheered the French actress and
demanded q speech. Madame Bern
-arit responded Ia French.
s. THANK the people OF BROOKLYN. she
said. for having allowed me % come ID
IBIS great celebration Of your independ-
.nce. NJ 9 French woman r atha
America Tor what she haa doae, fhe most
glorious act OF the war, in raising her
Tag IN the center Of the f1axs az tho nj.
Ties, America has nothing material Is
g0an IN the war. She will, however, win
inmortal glory for having defended
liberty, Justice and Independence. yivc
America! Vtve allies: Viye La
ErAncel"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-12
RANCH HAND is KILLED
IN PECULIAR ACCIDENT

Newell, S. d., July 7.-Andrew Karl
men, a young man who for some time
had been employed on the c. Henry
Wendt ranch lear Castle Rock, Butte
county, died from injuries received in
an unusual accident while performing
his duties about the ranch. He was on
the outside of the corral while sane
helpers We're ''wrangling'' horses in the
corral. One of the horses made a lunge
the fence where he was sta
toned, and n of the boards flew off,
striking Karinen in the head with such
force that his skull was fractured. He
died without regaining consciousness.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-12
BURKE WINNER IN
COUNTY SEAT CASE

Pierre, s. D.. July s.-The
county seat contest in Gregory
county has at last been settled
in favor of Burke. The lower
court had decided in Burke's ia
vor. instead Of Fairfax, but
when the case came to the u
preme court, Judge Smith. be-
cause OF former technicalities did
not sit In the case, and the de-
cision was therefore 2 and 2,
thus not reversing the trial
court. Finally Judge Smith
still not sitting in the case and
the remaining members of the
court being divided. on questions
Of law in the case, the order
appealed from is affirmed by a
divided court. and that finally
concludes the matter by leav-
ing Burke the county seat.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-12
ANTl-DRAFT AGiTAToR
TO BE HELD PRISONER

Mitchell, S. D.. July 5.-W. ID. Head,
held here since Saturday afternoon on
he charge of circulating a petition
against federal draft law, was taken
sY United States Marshal Tom Taub-
RAN, 10 Sioux Falls, where he will be
government establishes u concentration
camp elsewhere for like offenders. No
nearing was held here as the matter
will be handled by c. j. Conway at
Sioux Fails.
While the papers found on Head are
not rabidly anarchistic, they are suf-
ficieEt to warrant arrest and detention,
say officials. He is thought to be a
fanatic with anarchistic opinions which
might have an evil influence on a Ger
eain, class of citizens who are ready to
follow the lead of radicals.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-12
new SOUTH DAKOTA
BOARDS BEGIN WORK
Laws Passed by Last State As
sembly Are Now in
Operation.

Pierre. s. D., July 5.-All new lawn
esacted by the legislature of 1917 vent
into effect July / in South Dakota I'M
less they were passed with an emer-
gency and thus became effective at
once when passed. Thus n number of
changes are taking place, not only in
legal affairs throughout the state, but
i'm departments of state at the capitol.
The rural credits board, with c. NJ.
Henry of Redfield as chairman, which,
though in actual force and effect for
some weeks, begins its active labors
now, and affords the citizens of the
state the chance to borrow money on
lands-and this opens UP the biggest
phase Of development for South Dako-
ia yet attempted. 1T means c"sdit TO
the man of small means, and gives him
the chance to stock his farm. n in
every way increase South Dakota's
wealth through agricultural pursuit.
The other members of the commission
are A. w. Ewert of Pierre, Alfred Zoske
and j. T.. Ziebach.
The code commission has begun work
On revision of all the laws of the state
up to date. Dick Haney, of Mitchell,
formerly judge of the supreme court,
who has been appointed head of this
commission, is on hand, with office as
sistants, and the other members of the
commission, John Hanten of Water
town and George Williamson of Aber-
deem, will come at once. 1t will prob
ably take a year or ever to make this
rode.
The market commissioner opened Off
Ice the LIST of July, with Don Livingston
Of Watertown as commissioner. and o.
simonson of Nermilion, deputy. the lat
ter being in the office now.
South k now has a workmen's
compensation law, and that department
sloner is Industrial commissioner, and
has S. A. Travis as deputy to have this
actual work in charge.
me nurses registration board has
also begun work. Mrs. Elizabeth Dry
borough, of Rapid City; Clara Ings-
baldson. of Flandreau, and Johanna
1egdahl, of Redfield. are Ine members.
together with one member of the board
of health, and hereafter all graduate
nurses will be properly registered and
given credit for such standing.
Although the state Sheriff's office was
created to so into effect at once. Begin
ming with July /, the liquor law will be
thoroughly enforced. and he also has
power to enforce other laws. And with
ihls officer the sheriffs of all the coun-
ties of the state become the state con-
stabulary for the preservation OF peace
IN the state, n the enforcement of all
laws.
The official edition of the laws of
South Dakota are now received from
the printer and car be secured from
any county auditor in the state for 81
by any citizen interested in knowing
what is new in the way of South Da-
hota law.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-12
FINE LARGE COLISEUM is
ASSURED SIOUX FALLS

Sioux Falls, S. D., July THE city
commissioners have opened bids and
awarded the contract for the erection
N this city Of what will be the finest,
largest and most costly coliseum il the
state. The contract prices for the cree
ion of the structure is $91, S5T. The
contract requires that the work of con-
Struction be commenced at once and
That the structure be completed ready
,'or occupancy not later than October
Is next.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-12
HURON MAKES BID FOR
FARMERS PACKING PLANT

Huron, July 5.-After two closed con
ferences the directors of the Huron
Commercial club, together with other
prominent business men. have decided
upon an offer to advance to the officers
Of the new proposed $1,000, 900 packing
plant which is seeking a site in eastern
South Dakota. The details of the offer
have not been made known, but it is
certain that an ideal location for the
packing plant on the James river near
the city have been secured. The site of
the proposed plant will be chosen at a
meeting OF the directors in Aberdeen on
July g.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-12
VALUES OF EXPLOSIVES
MADE IN u. S. JUMP

Washington, Juiy 9.-The remarkable
growth of the countrN's explosives
manufacturing industry since the E,,-
-opean wal started III shown in figures
made public by the federal bureau OF
mines today. showing a production Of
explosives last year, exclusive OF ex-
ports. totailing more than 800, 900. 900
pounds.
Exports of explosives which, In 1914.
he first year of h MAR, We're valued
at SlO.037.581. reached ]. total value in
1916 of S7I1.l44.6a9.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-12
PLANNING TO DEVELOP
LAKE BYRON AT HURON

iinTNn. S. D., July 7.-Another effort
IS fei-.g. made to give Huron and neigh
borirg towns Il pleasure resort at Lake
Byron, IS miles north of this city. There
are n.s.ny natural advantages at the
Ike for making it a popular and pleas
1t place for city folks tos spend their
.eek-ends or outings. Many Huronites
already have cottages on the AXE
;nore at the southern part where it is
presumed Il live pleasure resort VIII
;oan be begun.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-12
LITTLE GIRL is BADLY
BURNED BY EIRECRACkER

Aberdeen, S. D., July $50 far as is
tnown the only accident resulting from
ms city's safe and san Fourth, oc-
cured this morning when 9-year-old
'uanita Fossum. daughter of a promi-
lent dentist, was badly burned about
he eyes when a fire cracker exploded
.hree inches from her face. The chill
iren of n%eighbors had brought the
irecrackers to the Fossum yard. Her
sight will not be permanently injured.
toctors say.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-12
;LAY COUNTY SPuD CROP
BREAKING ALL RECORDS

Veriniiion. S. D., July 1.-THE potao
,rop ia Clay county promises to break
al records this season. The acreage is
anger than ever and with the absence
u bugs and other harmful insects and
With the excellent growing weather of
he past few week supplemented by
;opious rains the crops has attained a
'henomsnal growth. Tubers are selling
IN the local market at s. per bushel.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-12

TWpsyOung men st BeIview. KY. have
6esigned and2constructed a type Of mo-
sH0r boat which they call q .hydroglide."
The boat 81 built along the lines OF a
lhydroplalle. Unlike the hydroplane,
however, II dOes not have wings. It
rests on two wooden giides. The rear
glide ineAsufes SIX feet square. and the
ront One, four by five feet. The hydro
hide Itself u ~ feet long and though
IIpoesessin9 only an old automobile no.
'eor md steering wheel, makes q speed
~ S30 miles An hour. The propeller.
which pushes instead of pulls. makes
1s300 revolutions q minute.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-12
MEcHANiciAN KILLED BY
aDuESEMRERG RACING CAR

Mitchell, S. D.. July {. - Columbus
Williams. aged %. a ~mechanician was
instantly killed here yesterday after
lO0n when he was struck by a Dusen-
,erg racing car going 65 miles an hour.
h driver, James, of Davenport, Ia,
a uninjured.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-12
HURON SALOON PROPERTY
AL TAKEN RY STORES

Huron, s. D.. July 1.-THE business.
places on HulsonssTInain streets. which
we're vocated by outgoing saloons are
Ill filled with other concerns. One
company, a printing concern, desired a
sirst floor location, but was forced to
Dcate in a basement. Six of the IL
plnces formerly occupied by saloons are
being continued as soft drink parlors,
while h others are occupied by new
tewelry. grocery, n confectionery
stores.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-12
HoMEsTAkE COMPANY TO.
PENSION OLD EMPLOYEES

Mining company is the first of the great
corporations of South Dakota 20 pro-
vide pensions for veteran and other
employees of the company who nave be-
come incapacitated because of cid age
ST physical disability and no longer are
fitted for the proper discharge If their
duties. The new pension plan of The
company went into effect July /.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-12
PIONEER SIOUX FALLS
= WOMAN. AGED 90. DIES

Sioux Falls. s. d. July AT the.
family nome In this city occurred the
death OF Mrs. George H. Brace, one OF
The best known OF the pioneer women
Of Sioux Falls. She was 80 years OF
age and had been n resident Of Sioux
Falls for about atthird of n century,
With her husband h came to the
city in the carly sos. Mr.. Brace was
president OF the Dakota National hank,
and was a prominent financier of those
days. He died several years ago.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-12
ABERDEEN RAISES LARGE
SUM FOR the RED CROSS

Aberdeen, s. D.. July z. - Whole
hearted response to tho needs Of the
Red Cross marked the Fourth OF July
eeaebFationsAtAged In this city, the net
|eroce0da Ut Nhi04Es amounted stdsgySsSO0
and will be given to the Red Cross.
sStr3A attractive III Red Cr0es costumes
S0ads HoWUrss nefttng $3.50; the kangaroo
SQUIRT melted 500. ans Red Cross nurses
Eoetted $i60 by holding q big American
EeAGstAt0 which pedestrians flung their
BIZ This g06 play melted over $50, and
other feAtMrAes came In for skeir share
4 1eassrS 81 ths c~slsbretion was u
~ lAissDalft * the northwest.
ESENAD-A, nuyabcr az gt gGin scouts
efStlfip city md vicinity frequently go into
EEA1npsEon 3peeS1tsh creek q resnair
thefo several dayG al ! tiulc FOR the vur.
ENon4sef bBcp1nang sNtad 10 Outdoor life AMI
sesAatns shsnaeivss a n phssicAl cons
yRnMIILON-Atsthe frst rs.nlar meet
NA6 ~ hcardscf xdmeafson he'd since
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. the boana ORGANISED
~ GheEcomtne nehoo5 yeer The officers
Entn:gCs@1. 0undcfaon. prxet6snt: Mrs. X.
Ns&SHfo01utAns ytee rwc1kaent Charles
1e&oockoEa8y.$ThIy6 otsd Of The new
EkseAasa1ESsr. In at6yl wsikef. was APP
knnlA-corp ii. Il cam.
npth pekpkenatlonai guard,
A8E9t1lsa spSndtnk fsW days Aess Pre-,
@&31elStMst d1jtn8kIf nns4Sssfhe Saer6-
regtsRSE1ts heinE calaei ont tor
gkyxeNAeey3cesR&pdstA That sNoun-
1See4xyfo9sHd AZ rs vxluhtsSsr
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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-12
YEGG AND HIS VICTIM
EXPEcrEH rn

Aberdeen, S. d., July 5.-The sheriff
pf SPHINX county at Redfield this morn
ing reports Frank Mcbride, the Condo
bank robber who was wounded late
Tuesday evening in a fight with a posse
as doing well with every prospect for
recovery. lie Is in the county Jail at
..scdficld with Louis Miles. his partner.
The sheriff gives full credit for the ap-
grehension of the yeggemen to c. A..
Foster. editor of the Condo News. and
deputy sheriff at Condo. who mustered
the posse which unprecedented the rob
bers. Clifford who was as a
alelnber of the posse in the fight with
the robbers and brought to an Aber-
Teen hospital Is doing nicely.
LEAD-James McQuillan, aged 70, who
snjoyed the distinction OF being the oldest
.mp!eye OF the famous Homcstake Mining
fompany. of this city. died at a local
hospital. About six months ago he suf-
erred an attack Of ptomaine poisoning
rom which he never recovered. He came
% the Black Hills In 1876 and the follow-
sng year entered the employ of he Home
take company, remaining on the pay
.oll OF the company continuously from
hat time until his death.
MENNO-The sheep ra1sers Of this VI
entity shrdlu shrdlu cmfwyp shrdlu ua
Unity are profiting greatly from the pres
5.nt high prices being paid for wool.
William A~isenbrey marketed the wool
from IL sheep for $4S.6. or an averag 90 of
6.93 each. Chris F. Mettler marketed q
sounds OF wool clipped from one sheep.
sIr which he received $ll.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-12

1natSessuppleinentary budget estimate
MhiCh as to be- introduced in the COM
ln8 special session OF the diet Is an
slteu1S0f 3.000s000 ven or $500, 900 as ex-
Etenditnre Tor the establishment of an
sA-xxnyaexaenal In Koren. This is a new
necessitated by the crea-
Alton sof two army divisions In Korea
Mhich authorized In 1915. II case
AZ emergency In the future, the Korean
divisions and the garrisons in Man
.churtaS Will De enabled TO have Il quick
:nupp1y Of guns and munitions and
either ordnance without relying upon!
supplies from Japan.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-12
NORTHWESTERN SHOP HANDS
BUY AND RAISE HUGE Ella

Chicago & Northwestern yards here
have recently purchased a large Ameri-
an flag which was hoisted this after
noon with appropriate exercises. A
short program. including addresses by
Attorney A. X Gardner and Postmaster
T. M. Simmons was given.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-12
PEANUT IN TRHoAr Is
FATAL 70 YOUNG scHtIn

HtLA~aR
Huron, July 5-Evelyns IoAgland. 2
iNear-old daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. E.
IEOngland. OF washington Springs died
It a local hospital after physicians had
made fruitiess efforts to dislodge a
peanut which stuck in the child's
throat.
8PENCER-Wilard Duke. a local wen
arilier. has Just completed a wen for
Maurice Hasnaker. 81 miles north Of
Spencer. that flows a little OUT OF the or
1inary. II more than fills = 1-inch pipe
ind flows over 30 barrels Of water q
day,
\ VERMILfON-After = sojourn Of IA
years In yermilion. during which time he
been dean OF the college of musicsat
the University of South I akota, g w.
E3sahili, accompanied by hin wife. DEPART
"a Yesterday afternoon by auto for his
suture home near Ruhl. Id. near which
psece 4 dean owns consieera bile prop
Ht S4s
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-12
MOTOR CAR TURNS OVER;
NONE OF EAMtIX HuR-

Nernilion, SD. July 5.-August Mil
Ter. q farmer residing near Meckling,
while returning home from. a trip to
Wakonda. met with Al peculiar accident.
The a skidded and slid into a ditch.
airning over. but the occupants were
nnlnjured. He was accompanied by his
wife and four children.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1917-03-23
ELECTION OFFICERS

Notice Is heerby given that the fol
lowing named officers, judges AND
clerks are appointed to open and hold
the special election for Justice OF the
Peace in the Fourth Civil district
heretofore called for Saturday, March
81. 1917:
ROCK Springs-Judges, Geo Furger.
son, Jno. Whitworth, Jno. Hunter:
clerks, Ussery Barker. Ed Hunter. Off.
ficer, Chas. Gordon; receiver. d. K
Minor.
Caidwell's-Judges. J. Ripley Steele
10 Allen, Tom Sharp; clerks, Ernest
Farris, J. L. Minor; officer. walter
Estes; receiver, Frank Evans.
Leftwieh Bridge-Jxdges, Andrew
King, Marck Lisgett, Nimrod Cbe.r.
clerks, Houston Liggett, w. E. Cheek.
receiver, A. J. Hardison. Geo. Harris
Parks Station--Judges, Jno Whits
A. J. Roberts. Tom Harmon; clerk.
Willis White, Sam Denham: offcar
". H. Diilehay: receiver, CLAY r
Hight.
This March 20. 1917.
N. e. ALLEN. Chairman
JN0. NJ. BURNS.
R. s. HOPKINS, Secretary
'"n commissioners OF Election
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1917-03-23
INTEREST ATT WASHINGTON.
Changes In The Worlds Progress May
Have a Great Effect Upon
This Country.

Special to The Herald.
WASHINGTON. March 16.-Ka
leidoscopic changes in the world prog
ress may yet effect the United States
Developments in the Russian situation
engaged the first attention of officials
It is believed that the change in the
government means the speedy resump.
ton OF a general offensive against
Germany.
The gravest situation confronts the
government as the result Of the strike
situation. II the strike order Is per-
mitted to go into effect it will seri-
ously hamper preparedness plans.
The threat of Germany that naval
officers and men who act as gunners
OF merchantmen will be shot for re-
sisting submarine attacks have served
to intensity the situation.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1917-03-23

those who buy to use the heavy varie.
ty of birds.
We are especially anxious to have
all breeders Of good poultry present
on the first Monday in April. Let
everyone, even those who have only
small flock Of pure bred poultry be
present and wear feather OF your
ravorite variety. that your introduction
Will as poultry breeder be evident.
You may have no birds or eggs for
sale, but it will help you and the work
70 make an exhibit and advertise your
preference in the poultry world.
"ARTIE w. BRYAN,
County Home Demonstration Agent"