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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-11

The recount of the New York City
republican primary resulted in over
turning Mayor Mitchell's official ma
jority of 1856 and nominating William
Bennett by a majority of Gil. The
recount disclosed rrors in every AS.
sembly district, by which on the first
count Mitchell's vote had been made
too large and Benefits too small.
In addition ballots were found in
most of the precincts from which the
cross marx had been erased and one
opposite Mitchell's substituted. These
should have been thrown out IS de-
~fective under the law. Mayor Mitchell
has conceded the nomination to Ben
nett and will run for re election as an
independent.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-11
MAN AND THE APES.
And the Anatomical Flaws In the
Theory of Evolution.

And the Anatomical Flaws In the
Theory of Evolution.
DR.. Nation Nj. Curtis, professor of
philosophy in Western Reserve univer-
sity, protests in a letter to Science
against the assertion, still common in
current scientific literature, that man
is a descendant of the a%nthropoid apes.
He quotes Professor Duckworth. the
leading authority in this field, who
wrote in his "Morphology and Anthro-
pology:"
I'VE must conclude that the exist
ing %anthropoid apes, constituted as
they now are, did not figure in the
ancestral history of man"
And he points out some OF the fun
damental differences between man and
the apes, differences which defy any
theory of evolution to explain. Among
these differences are those in the form
OF the skulls, the shape of the most
ancient skulls that have been found
being substantially the same as the
shape of the skulls of today.
Professor Curtis pleads that sound
science and sound education be based
upon actual facts and such theories as
grow out of them rather than upon
mere speculations.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-11

Secretary McAdoo's political asso-
ciates, according to a Washington
dispatch, "branded as ridiculous the
story that Mr.. McAdoo is engaged in
a campaign for the democratic nom
nation" MI. McAdoo's political
associates may delude the general
public but they cannot hope to fool
the men who are interested in presi-
Dental possibilities this far away
from election day.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-11
FARMERS ASKED TO SHIP NOW

=
An appeal to farmers to ship their
wheat now Is made by Fairfax Harrl-
son. chairman of the Railroads War
Board, who says:
We are assured that the price OF
wheat determined by the President
will be maintained throughout the
year by the food administration aud
that there can. be no objective IN hold
ing wheat. In fact, the farmer saves
interest and deterioration by market
ing early.
At the present time the railways
san handle more wheat to storage
points for ready distribution n to
mills TO be manufactured into
flour for domestic consumption n
a%xportation to our allies where 1t ia
mnch needed and for which ships are
available at ports.
The railways wish to appeal to the
farmers to bring their wheat to mar
ket now. Later in the fall the hand
ling of many more products VIII
cause congestion and delays.
The railways are now being operat-
ed In common to serve the entire com
munity. The demands of movement
for military and supplies will be an
increasing burden. Therefore the
railways must have the cooperation
Of the entire community.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-11
Notice That Tax Deed Will Issue

To Emil Christensen, the record owner. to pos
sible possessor unknown, and to Chas. Ripp-
this notice is taxed.
Take notice that at a sale of lands and town
lots made by the county treasurer of Hughes
county, South Dakota, for the delinquent taxes
Of the year 1910. and which sale was so made
upon the 18th day of November, 1911, the follow
ing described property situated in the said coun-
ty to-wit:
The North Half of the Southwest Quarter of
the Northwest Quarter OF Section Thirteen,
Township III. Range 10. E. 9TH T. M. was sold to
Chas. L.. Hyde for taxes thereon delinquent for
the year 1910 and tax sale certificate 1866 was duly
issued to Chas. l.. HYDE by j. G. Damn, treasurer
OF said county. and Chas. L. Hyde is now the law
tGi holder and owner thereof and that the right
OF redemption will expire and a tax deed for said
real estate will be made upon the expiration of
the sixty days from the completed service of this
notice.
Dated at Pierre, South Dakota, October l0th,
iSif. Chas. l.. Hyde.
Owner Of Certificate.
Ohas. l.. Hyde. Jr.. Attorney.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-11

The United States now has 45S ships
of 2,ST1, $50 tons. 1t also has III ships
OF German and Austrian origin. The
United States Shipping Board Emerg-
ency Fleet Corporation has comman-
deered nearly 400 ships, and has con-
tracted for 636. 1t is expected that
near the end of 1918 there will be a
merchant fleet of 1000 ships, aggre-
eating 5000, 900 tons. This is exclu-
sive of inland tonnage and small YES
sells on the coast.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-11

Before America entered the Wharf.-The
advocates of preparedness entreated
congress to make provision for arm
ing the nation. Our woeful lack OF
rifles was reiterated again and again.
Today, with men in the training
camps waiting for weapons with
which to begin training, there are
not half enough rifles to supply them
Merely another instance of Americas
luck in having Britaih and France
standing between as and the enemy,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-11
DO YOUR TWO BITS

Twas "Somewhere in France that
a Sammy so true
Had run GU. of smokes and he felt
pretty blue.
SO he went to his comrades the
smakin's" to borrow.
But they were out. too, much to
everyone's sorrow.
And allthat he got was sturdy French
blend
That had checked all the boys from
beginning to end
1t made him SO sick that he raved
and he cussed,
And threw it away with . shrug of
disgust.
Then he sat down to figure this
s.smokes,' question out; /
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-11
Notice that Tax Deed Will Issue

To E; B. obersheiner, record owner, Chaa L.
hyde possessor, and Il. b. Obersheinerin whose
name the real property in this notice is taxed:
Take notice, That at a sale of town lots and
lands made by the county treasurer of Hughes
county. State of South Dakota, for the delin-
quent taxes for the year 1912 and which sale was
so made upon December Sth, 1913. the following
described property, situated in the said county,
in the said State, to-wit:
The North West quarter of the North West
quarter of the Northwest quarter of section
twenty. Township Ill. Range 79. was
sold to the Richards Trust company for
the taxes thereon delinquent for the year 1912,
and tax sale certificate number l6l was duly is
sued to the said Richards Trust Company by j.
Laughlin, said county treasurer and same was
duly assigned to Chas. l.. Hyde by the Richards
Trust Company and said Chas. l.. Hyde is now
the lawful holder and owner of said certificate;
and that the right of redemption will expire and
the tax deed for said real property will be made
upon the expiration of sixty days from the com.
pletion of service of this notice.
Dated at Pierre, South Dakota, October 10th,
1917.
Cha L. HYDE,
Owner of Certificate.
Chas. L. Hyde, Jr.. his attorney.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-11

At the risk Of being called icono-
elastic we must take this occasion to
protest the ecstatic e%loquence which
is wasted every year at the approach
of cold weather over the prospect of
buckwheat cakes. just because James
w nitcomb Riley wrote a poem about
frost on the pumpkins it has become
the fashion to euiogize buckwheat
cakes as something sublimely palat-
able.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-11

Editor E. l.. Sem, who made him
self famous in an effort to clean up
Deadwood, Is now making himself
infamous by calling the Governor an
anarchist because he will not permit
the peace council to hold q meeting
In this state. Sem declares that the
lack Of funds is all that keeps hin
from going to Sioux Fails and fore
ing a meeting Reconsideration
Republican.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-11
WARTIME SIGNALS.

A Clever Device That Was Used by
the Ancient Romans.
In view of the varied and scientific
signal methods used in modern war
fare a description of the ancient sig
mailing methods found in the writings
of Polybius will prove of interest.
This writer had observed the opera
lions OF the Roman generals before the
fall of Carthage in 146 3. C. and says
they provided their signal stations with
earthenware vessels, exactly equal in
all respects and fitted with cocks which
allowed the water to escape at the
same rate. They were carefully test
ed to make sure of the last require
ment. Corks of smaller diameter than
the vessel were tioated in them, bear
ing rods, upon which were marked at
q distance of three fingers apart the
simplest and most urgent military mes
sages. They were used as follows:
The sending station raised a torch.
The receiving station, seeing it, did
likewise. This was "a signal for both
stations to open the corks of their wa
ter jars. When the rod at the sending
station had sunk so thai the desired
message appeared at the edge of the
jar another torch was raised, and the
receiving station shut off its cork and
read the message on the rod, marked
id~entically with that at the sending
station.-Detroit Free Press.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-11

How could they get smokes" that
were not quite so stout?
American Smokes" there were none
10 be had,
SO Sammy wrote home an appeal to
his Dad.
Now father was cleaver, and soon got
a notion
The u. S. tobacco could float DER
the ocean,
In barrels sealed tight with the U. S.
y. seal,
Sent by friends, chums and brothers
that proved themselves "rea.l"
| guess that is ali-no, there's just
n thing more,
Dull aches in your heart may be
softened a score,
When you think that your loved ones
so far Ger the sea
Can have what they want, sent by
you and by me.
You say that it's wrong for our Sam
mics to smoke?
They're not gentlemen if-but say.
this is no joke
If you were just Somewhere in
France" you'd agree
That a smoke habit was just as
nice as could be.
| do not call Smokes for our Sam
mics" q vice,
And a smoke to a soldier is just twice
as nice
AS the joy that you get from your
pipefull or two,
SO it's up to you, reader, I'll leave it
to you.
A small contribution to Sammy in
France"
Will help win the war and make
KAISER Bill dance;
A SMALL thing oft helps to make big
things come true;
Our "Sammies" must smoke, and the
smokes are on you.
E. LeFors.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-11
Notice that Tax Deed Will Issue

To F. NJ. Davis. the record owner. to Chas. l..
Hyde possessor and to t. NJ. Davis in whose
name the real property in this notice is taxed
Take notice, That at a sale of lands and town
lots made by the county treasurer of Hughes
county. state of South Dakota, for the delinquent
taxes of the year 1915, and which sale was so
made upon December 18th. 1911, the following de-
scribed property situated in the said county in
the said state. to-wit:
One-sixteenth interest in the southeast quarter
of Section Fifteen. Township Ill, Range 70, east
OIL 9th p. NJ, was sold to Chas. L. Hyde for the
taxes thereon delinqnent for the year 1913 and
said Chas. L.. Hyde by j. A. Laughlin. the then
county treasurer of said county, and Chas. l..
Hyde is now the lawful owner and holder thereof
and that the right of redemption will expire and
a tax deed for said real property will be made
upon the expiration of sixty days from the com.
pleted service of this notice.
1917.
Chas. l.. Hyde,
Owner OF Certificate.
BY Chas. L. Hyde, Jr.. Attorney.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-11
The Modern Woodmen of America at

The Modern Woodmen of America at
their grand lodge meeting passed q res
ointion that each member be assessed
20 cents on the $1,000 for the protec-
ton of the soldier boy members who
are called to service. This resolution
Of the grand lodge was subject to APP
prevail of the local lodges. The Pierre
lodge, on Wednesday of last week met
and endorsed the action of the Grand
Lodge.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-11

President Wilson having pledged
''to the last man, to the last dollar,
the whole force of the United States
is at youg service" George Bernard
Shaw may now revise his famous cpl
gram to England will fight to the
last Frenchmen-and the last Ameri.
can dollar"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-11

Fred Fairchild, a former socialist
candidate for governor of South Da-
kota, under federal indictment for
violation of the espionage act, has
been taken into custody by the feder-
al authorities.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-11

II Ex.Gov. Byrne has been looking
over the editorial columns of the
newspapers throughout the state he
will get wise and rescue his hat from
the senatorial ring before it is bat
tered beyond recognltlon.-WateI
town Public Opinion.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-11

II . few more nations array them
selves against Germany, the kaiser's
delegates to the peace conference
must have good voices to make them
selves heard by their opponents in
the rear Of the hall and in the BAL
COny.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-11

An English soldier at the front wrote
home that he has ''sent seven Germans
70 b. The censor did not permit
the letter to be mailed because it is
contrary to rule to mention the head
quarters Of the enemy.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-11

The allies are now throwing gas
liquid lre more effectively than ever
did the Germans. Naturally, the
H0henzollerns want II prohibited at
once. ~ contrary TO the rules Of civ
ilixed warfare.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-11

They tell US that the planet Venus
will be pretty close to old Mother
Earth in q few weeks. lnasmuch as it
gets within Il 1000, 900 miles of the
earth we may get a chance to visit her
unless the war puts a stop to popular
excursions.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-11

McAdoo and Norbeck are to be the
guests of Sioux Falls tonight, and a
man by the name of Draper has been
named on the decorating committee.
No doubt the draperies will be COM
plete. -Vermillion Plain Talk.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-11

I4tM.419 YrSNavU 5000. aalp1 t4NH a41naaGsNl I-tsM .#e4-
The governments crop report says
that onr corn and potato crops are
To largest eyer produced In the
United States. hesgathering Of po-
latoeS q we'll under way and corn 10
bQins hnsked.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-11

A st. Louis man who sold a drink
on Sunday "to cure a stomach ache''
freed by the court. Missouri
will now suddenly be swept by an
epidemic of stomach aches, which are
much easier to acquire than snake
bites.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-11

When you loan money to Uncle
Sam you never need be afraid he'll
without leaving his new ad
dress.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-11

8 i1sannonnced from Washington
that coalS price will fail. This may
= srue, bot. justine same. don't lat
~ hin get empty. There is wheel
llll1 ItnEaNhee inths coal problem.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-11
COUNTY OFFICIAL PAPER

Entered at the Post-ofice atPierre. South Da.
kota. A. mailmatter of the second class.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-11

BY chas. L. Hyde. Jr.. Attorney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-06
MEMS STYLES
Suits to Follow Outlines
Closely
Trench Style" Overcoats Made
Only by U. S. Uniform Makers

Chicago, July 5.-Fat men will look
fatter and thin men thinner. If they
conform to the styles forecasted for
the coming season by garment author-
tiles here for the convention of the
National Association of Clothing De-
signers which opened today. The scant
English STYLES are to be resumed, they
say, and suits will be patterned with
sharp, form defining lines.
1t is predicted also that spring suits
in 1918 will be without belts, cuffs or
pockets.
The production of trench style
overcoats will he restricted to Uncle
Sans uniform makers.
Scarcity of wool is credited with
much Of the responsibility for these
radical changes in style and govern
ment orders for cloth conservation
have prompted economy in coats and
suits. The contemplated elimination
of excess cloth from mems clothing
will save approximately $1,000, 900 yards
during the year, according to Freder-
lex A. keiff of Chicago, who presided
at the convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-06
DIFFERENCES
Among Chinese Army
Leaders
Gen. Chang May Have Over.
played His Hand

Washington. July 5.-The, revolu-
tionary movement restoring the Man
chu dynasty to the throne of China, is
not being supported by all the mill
tary leaders of the north, according
to dispatches from Minister Heinsch,
received today at the State Depart
ment. Today's dispatches are not spe-
cific, but intimate that General Chang
Hsun, head of the movement, has not
met with wholehearted support among
the leaders whose support is absolute
ly essential. With the whole south
and part of the north solidly against
the Imperial restoration the situation
has begun to clarity to a certain de-
gree and cautious feeling is express
ed that General Hsun may have over.
played his hand,
1t is thought possible that C rrman
gold long ago withdrawn from indus
try into banks may have some inf1u-
ence in keeping the situation in con-
fusion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-06
NATIONAL HOME

Oficer Of the day, Capt Stephen L.
Watson.
Miss Betty Temple celebrated her
seventh birthday anniversary Thurs
day afternoon and entertained all the
children at the Branch Games were
played and ice cream and cakes were
served and a grand good time was had
by all.
The moving picture program for
Friday will be Miss Marguerite Clark
in Snow White" five part Para
mount feature, a comedy, His Ivory
Dome
Isaac L. Cannon has returned from
a pass to visit relatives In Brunswick.
Timothy Brennan Of the Northwest
ern Branch and William Short and
John L. Chambers If the Southern
Branch have reported for admission t.
the Home.
Burroughs were granted Thursday
to Ernest L. ellis Thomas P. Roche.
Simon Lewis and Charles H. Roberts
to Boston, and Robert Elms to Show
hogan
The returns from furloughs Thurs
day were: John Daily from Rochester,
n. Y; Edward A. McMann from
Plymouth; Mitchell Neddo from Ban
cor: John NJ. Tyler from Chelsea,
Mass; Patrick sullivan from Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-06
KEY WEST IMMORTALITY
Charges Involve Aviation Base
Governor Acts

Tampa, Fla, July 5.-Charges OF
immoral influences about the naval
aviation base at Key West resulted to-
day in request from Gov. Cats that
the county judge. solicitor and sheriff
and the city constable there come to
Tallahassee Saturday for a conference.
Navy department officials who some
time ago complained to the Rhode
Island authorities about conditions
near the Newport training station are
reported to have informed Gov. Cats
that they have evidence Of illegal sales
Of liquor and other undesirable prac-
tees at Key West.
At the governors instigation the re-
stricted district at Key West was
abolished recently. Today he intimat-
ed that unless there is additional i'm
provement some local officials may be
removed from ONCE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-06
US. Work. Against Spies
Would Amaze World
Officials Who Cannot Be Quoted Say if Govern
ment Activities Against Germans Were Pub
lished the World Would Be Startled Europe
an Allies Have Not Been Able to NJ e Situa
ton Satisfactorily

great problem that must be met in stamp
ing out the spy evil
While it was said today that opera
tives of the state, war, navy and JUS
tice departments are cooperating With
good results in running down active
alien enemies, il was strongly indlcat-
ed sthat much remained 10 be accom-
plished in relationships with the SER
vices Of foreign countries. Representa-
tives of the Allies already are in this
country, it is understood, and are
working to bring about the desired CO.
operative action.
Many schemes set on foot by enemy
plotters have been thwarted, and it is
said that the archieves Of the depart
ments contain records Of activities
which would if made known be start
ling.
That the attacks upon American
transports were the result of the work
of spies is accepted generally in Wash
ington without surprise. The sailing
of the transports, although not men
toned by the newspapers, was known
to a large number of persons who wit
messed the transfer of troops from mo-
Utilization points in the United States
or their departure aboard the ships.
The ease Of transmission Of infor-
nation to the enemy is apparent in
the fact that commercial messages to
neutral nations have suffered little
curtailment from federal supervision.
An innocent looking cable to Dutch
merchant might easily carry news of
invaluable Importance to the Ger
mans.
Officials are inclined to discount the
cries of spies working in the govern
ment departments. Information Of di-
rect value is known to only few
trusted officials. Suspected individuals
have been subjected to strict surveil-
lance and discharges from the public
service among this class have been
frequent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-06
BANGOR NURSES LEAVE
First Group Go Friday on First
Step Towards France

Bangor, Me, July 5.-Bangor has
seen departure of nearly 1900 men for
the font but local women have been
in the background thus far in that
line, combining their activities to home
work for the Red Cross. On Friday,
however the first group Of Red Cross
nurses will leave the city for Illinois,
their ultimate destination being the
battleflelds of France. where they Will
bind the wounds Of American soldiers
and otherwise take the traditional part
of the gentle sex in the war drama.
Though no celebration has been ar
ranged for their departure, it will be a
solemn occasion and doubtless many
will be at the station TO do honor to
those who are prepared to risk their
lives for the boys in olive drab-the
Sammies who are going forth to do
the work Of mercy that the Red Cross
stands for.
The party will be headed by Bernice
Mansfield, assistant superintendent OF
the Eastern Maine General hospital.
The other IL are: Miss Ada Drinkwa-
ter, Bangor; Miss Mildred Crane, Oro-
no; Miss Mabel Creighton. Milo; Miss
Carrie Monks. Dexter; Miss Robena
Riley. Bangor; Miss Carolyn Spofford.
Bangor: Miss Eugene Virgie. Orono;
Miss Agnes Clayton. Bangor; Miss Eva
Penney. Miss Eva Perham.
They are going to Great Lakes, Ills.
where they will receive the special
training that will At them for war re-
lief work Their train will leave at
e.45 A. NJ.