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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10
WILSON AND GERMANY

DR.. Johannes Kaempf, pres dent of
the German reichstag which resumed
It's session in Berlin recently, in ad-
dressing the chamber at its opening
meeting bitterly assailed President
wilson for his part in bringing Amer
lca INTO the struggle against Ger
many. The recent rumors ofanother
peace proposal to be made in the
relchstag by Won Bethmann- Hollweg
German chancellor, tend to make
more interesting the outbarst of the
reichstag leader. The speech of DR..
kaempf is just opposite the one Won
Hollweg was expected to deliver and
the sudden change of attitude
strengthens the belief that Germany
is ready to sacrifice everything in
gaining the upper hand in the world.
DIR. kaempf deliberately misrepre-
sents the spirit in which President
Wilson acted when he rejected the
German proposal that American ships
and lives would be safeguarded un.
der certain conditions by keeping to
certain specified ocean routes aud
carrying no contriband of war. In
this respect the reichstag leader holds
the president responsible for expos
ing his own compatriots to danger
and death. President Wilson in re-.
jecting the German suggestion,
sought to secure the unquestionable
rights OF American ships and citizens
on the high seas and to protect them
from illegal methods of attack, and
warned the Berlin government of his
intention TO use every available in
strement to enforce these rights if
the practice were continued. The
president, therefore, NOT only acted
in q spirit of righteousness toward
his own. citizens, but st the same
time gave opportunity for Germany
to retain the friendship of America.
AS to the president s reference to
the conditions in Germany which
D'ooShe tSoOhO tbG Wal. LII. hdtinDl
laid stress on the assertion that Ger.
many's enemies recently expressed
their intention to destroy her. The
president, in his address to congress,
emphasized the statement that this
nation entertains only sympathy for
the German people and that the ef-
forta Of this country in the war would
be directly solely against the anti
democratic government there. De-
struction of the German nation would
not accomplish the object of the pres
ent war. Only the overthrow of the
autocratic power whose efforts to at
tain its selfish aims brings untold
suffering to world at peace can sat,
isfy America. 1t is not q war against
the German people; it is war against
the German kaiserdom.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10
WILLARD JOINS CIRCUS
INSTEAD OF THE ARMY

New York, May l. Champion Jess
Willard has arrived, accompanied by
a tribe of Indians, herd or two of
horses. cows, buffaloes, bulls, and
Tom Jones, his manager. He began
an engagement with the Buffalo Bill
circus in Brooklyn Monday. He will
perform cowboy feats and, if ap-
preached properly spar several rounds
with his trainer for the edification Of
those who first visit the ticket sellers
window.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10
DREW THREE YEARS

The trial Of a. +. Lockllart. editor
|of Chain-Lightning, . Sensational
publication issued at Milbank. Wasi
concluded in federal court II Ahsr-
deem last Friday The Jury fonpdI
the accused guilty Of sending obsssileI
and laschivius matter through thS
q. 5. mails. after 4 brisf copst tdesass'
tion Of the evidencs. He aS Sen.I
tenced by Jndse Elicit ~ ssk ~ q
three and half " M III th
peltt ntiAfy ri n So .aIsi iysnwS5 81 Y
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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10
CROP OUTLOOK IS GOOD

Washington, d. c., May Crop re-
gathered by the chamber of COM
merce of the United States indicate
that the winter wheat yield may be
slightly greater than that of last year
if future weather is favorable, and that
chances are for bigger production of
spring wheat than last year.
Corn, oats and potatoes, the report
says, seem likely to break all previous
records.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10
AMERICAN EXPERTS TO RUSSIA

The government willsend TO Russia
soon q commission Of four railroad
experts TO help reorganize the Rus
ian transportation systems. Tie
members are: John G. Greiner, Of
Baltimore, a consulting engineer;
Henry Miller, former president of the
Wabash, and some officials. of the Bur
lington road. This body will be in
addition to the political commission.
headed by Elihu Root, to be sent to
Russia.
Belgium will shortly receive loan
from the United States the amount Of
which it is said will be determined at
another conference between Secreta-
McAdoo and Baron De Cartier, Bel
gian minister. The loan is unofficial
ily estimattd at about $3.50, ,000, 600.
Tentatiyes estimates of Belgium's 8
needs were laid bsfore Secretary Nc
Adoo BY Bar0n De Cartier.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10
HOW THE VETERANS FEEL

a Nebraska farmer, a veteran of
the Civil war now past 73 years old
and crippled with rheumatism con-
tsacted in that great civil struggle,
writing to his son in Dubuque few
days ago, said:
You know l have always been a
republican, that have been but lit
tie in sympathy with the manner In
which the present administration has
handled things during the last two
and half years, but now am who'll
ly in sympathy and accord with it.
1 believe we should send troops to
France and at the earliest moment
possible. Their presence there, tho
they be no more than a mere hand
full, will be great stimulant to the
troops of our allies. The knowledge
that our boys are fighting shoulder
to shoulder with our allies for the
common cause of democracy will do
more in this country to promote the
cause of patriotism and unity Of pur-
pose among our people than any other
thing that could be done. If it were
possible | would be among the first
to go and would be just as enthusi-
astic as | was in the COS for be-
lieye this war is as much for the
preservation of our union and rights
now as was that war;
Another Nebraskan, Civil war
veteran. too, feels about the same
way about it. The Omaha Nebraskan
tells of this other Nebraskan in the
following manner:
'ln his speech before the Patriotic
league of Nebraska. Judge Matt Mil
Ter of David City. Neb., who served
through the Civil war, said that from
what he knew of war he could not be
persuaded to enlist If every acre of
land and every dollar of money in all
the United States were offered as an.
inducement. Yet added Judge
Miller. Il would serve for the very
love l bear my country. IL so old
that could not be 100 per cent sol.
dier. then | would be 40 per cent
soldier or a so per cent or an so per
cent soldier. For the love of my
country | would do my best and give
my all, where all the wealth of the
land would not induce me to serve. !"
And SO it is with nine hundred
ninety nine out Of every thousand
veterans OF the Civil war. 1t is true
OF the Spanish American war veter-
ans. Those men know what service
is and they know, too, what the pro-
lection of the American flag means.
rs they come to appreciate the SER
lousness of our present trouble with
Germany tens of thousands, yes hum
dreds OF thousands Of younger Amer
leans are volunteering their services
for the defense of the same flag these
other and older men defended and It
is evident the spirit OF Americanism
is not largely changed from what 1t
has beer in trying times. Of the past
and that there will be found plenty
of defenders for Americanism which
ls but another name for democracy,
whether 1t be in America or some
other and distant part of the earth.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10

Whether the colonel gets to 90 or
not, there is one comforting feature 4
Anybody who wanted to serve with
the colonel will not be denied
chance to serve his country in some
capacity-in the army or in the in &
dustrial field.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10
HIGH PRICES

~ s
There is a wide difference Of opinion
as to the cause Of soaring costs. Con-
gress is inflamed and while both
senator's and members OF the house
of representatives are eager to take
up the administrations bill to etn-
power the secretary of agriculture to
stop the activities of food speculators
and manipulators, the public, In q
position of absolute helplessness,
pays the price. And as the public
pays there is no assurance that the
prices will not go still higher. The
situation is really serious and unless
something is done quickly to halt the
upward trend of costs the govern.
ment will face a situation. that will
call for more drastic measures than
are now contemplated.
Congress has the authority to re-
lieve the situation. It can. by grant.
ing the power sought by the secre-
tary of agriculture, make the busi-
ness Of the speculator unlawful; 1t
can force the price manipulator out,
and can legislate high prices out of
existence. Besides this, congress can,
by mer6 suggestion of Its intention
to act, send the speculators to shelter.
1t is highly desirable, however, that.
congress act quickly. The senate
recently debated the food situation.
but outside the fact that a few mem
bers denounced the spectators and
suggested that the best way to deaf
with them was to string them TO
lamp-posts or put them behind prison
bars, nothing definite. was accom-
plished.
The lynching of food specnlators in
civilized America will never be toll
Grated, and 1t la a waste Of time for
senator's to talk in that strain. What
the nation needs is q law that will
make speculation unprofitable a law
that will insure eqnal distribution at
prices fair tothe producer. Hoard
ing should be punished by lmprison-
ment and the man who attempts to
force up the price of the necessaries
of life by unfair methods, or by any
method. should not be allowed to 20
unpunished by merely exacting fine,.
The yawning gates Of q prison would
undoubtedly be an unpleasant vision
to theiayerage.fo food specnlator, whose
present operations are protected by
law.
Congress can also save much valu-
able time by not going into a discus.
sion at this time of the causes Of the
present high prices. It's efforts now
should be centered on methods of
forcing them down, leaving the less
important question to be decided
later If necessary. Some members OF
congress believe there is real short
age of food. but recent disclosures
Indicate that the. supply is ample.
Tons and tons of foodstuffs are tied
up in storage plants over the coun.
try, held by spectators waiting for
still higher profits, according to re-
ports from various localities. Other
evidence also indicates that ths ma
tion is not suffering from shortage.
The answer, therefore. appears to be
spectators. But the cause just now
fs not the question. Suffering is In
creasing daily and 1T is up to congress
to bring immediate and effective re-
lief. The public demands it.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10

The tactful Japanese may be de-
pended upon to send their military mis-
sion to America by the northern route.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10

Luthe, Burbank is Offering nothing
to offer the food supply. Why not at.
tach the dandelion root to the navy bear
t,pC
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10

The press hasn't yet been informed
as to the date and location of the annual
national saengerfest.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10

A recruiting officer says the married
slackers cannot hope to escape from
fighting, 1t is evident that the officer
is a married man.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10

Brazil has discovered that it's disaf
fected German population is not nearly
as large as has been reported. Same
on this hemisphere.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10

SOUTH DAKQT A. I
The press hasn't yet been informed
as to the date and location of the annual
national saengerfest.
The tactful Japanese may be de-
pended upon to send their military mis-
sion to America by the northern route.
Luther Burbank Is Offering nothing
to offer the food supply. Why not at
tach the dandelion root to the navy bean
top?
A recruiting officer says the married
slackers cannot hope to escape from
fighting. 1t is evident that the officer
is married man.
Brazil has discovered that it's disaf
fected German population is not nearly
as large as has been reported. Same
on this hemisphere.
When General Haige tries to ad-
vance three miles and only advances
two, that seems to be Berlin's Idea of
q British defeat"
Turks report they have taken the city
of Mush from the Russians. The value
of the capture depends largely on how
much corn went with it.
For while Nevada led all other
states in percentage of enlistments.
but it may have been due to a general
desire to get away from Nevada.
Ten Americans have been killed by
a German U-boat. This is the first
toll since the declaration of war. The
future will have to tell it's own story !.
This year more than any other a loafer
is an eyesore and disgrace to the com
munity. The authorities should make
losfing harder to endure than hard
work.
Somebody suggested that we use
sharks for food Well, there are lot
OF sharks among US that we could spare
but we don't exactly banker for. the
canibal stunt.
A married man who in this time of
necessity is, unable to find steady
emyloyment" is quite likely to have
it furnished him by the selective con,
scription process.
Topeka Journal: Wheat is selling
at approximately $3 bushel, yet
Uncle Sam has established string
of banks for the purpose of lending
money to farmers.
The people of America are urged to
oS VI OIL iOOuOluu0s 1uclt = 10
hardly the necessity for this urging.
Prevailing prices are quite enough to
prompt to such action.
Having supposed US completely ens
crossed in dollar chasing, Germany
doubtless observes with surprise our
readiness to chare also submarines
and, if need be, Germans.
Don't let yourself worry SO much
about the weather. 1t will not be
many weeks before you will be COM
planning about the hot weather and
wondering if it will ever end.
No one is heard to complain now
that there is not enough moisture in
the ground. Warm sunshine is what
is needed and what every one in the
great corn belt is praying for.
Yankton Press and Dakotan: Hon
est, now, doesn't it give you sort of
pleasant feeling to find the United
States so in harmony in its ideals
with n1ne-tenths of the world?
1t is too bad that the distinguished
Frenchmep, having taken that little
run from Washington to the Missouri
river, could not have found time to
go west and see the country.
Carranza, having taken the constitu-
tional oath as president of Mexico, is
now entitled to have his name formally
entered on the payroll and to claim a
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10

When General Haige tries to ad-
vance three miles and only advances
two, that seems to be Berlin's Idea OF
q British defeat
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10

Yankton Press and Dakotan: Hon
est, now, doesn't it give you a sort of
pleasant feeling to find the United
States so in harmony in its ideals
with nlne-tenths of the world?
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10

No one is heard to complain now
that there is not enough moisture in
the ground. Warm sunshine is what
is needed and what every one in the
great corn belt is praying for.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10

Don't let yourself worry SO much
about the weather. 1t will not be
many weeks before you will be CON-
planning about the hot weather and
wondering if it will ever end.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10

Turks report they have taken the city
of Mush from the Russians. The value
of the capture depends largely on how
much corn went with it.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10

The people of America are urged te
be saving of all foodstuffs. There is
hardly the necessity for this urging.
Prevailing prices are quite enough Ia
prompt to such action.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10

Having supposed US completely en-,
crossed in dollar chasing, Germany
doubtless observes with surprise our
readiness to chare also snbmarines
and, if need be, Germans.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10

Topeka journal: Wheat is selling
at approximately $3 a bushel, ye.
Uncle Sam has established string
of banks for the purpose of lending
money to farmers.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10

1t is too bad that the distinguished
Frenchmep, having taken that little
run from Washington to the Missouri
river, could not have found time to
go west and see the country.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10

A married man who in this time of
necessity is, unable to find steady
employment is quite likely to have
it furnished him by the selective con.
scription process.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10

Carranza, having taken the constitu-
tional oath as president of Mexico, is
now entitled to have his name formally
entered on the payroll and to claim a
certain chair and special napkin at his
boarding house.
France received the 500. 900, 900 the
United States decided to lend her to
meet her. expenses in this country
during May The amount was trans
feIred by Secretary McAdoo to Am
bassador Jusserand by trearury war
rant,
One evidence Of the patriotism Of
American people is the announce
ment few hours sitter subscriptions
had been asked for that subscriptions
to The Liberty Loan" will probably
be more than double the amount re-
qnired. It's probable this would be
true If the sum asked for we're ten
times - great.
y
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10

For a while Nevada led all other
states in percentage of enlistments
but it may have been due to general
desire to get away from Nevada.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10

Somebody suggested that we use
sharks for food Well, there are lot
OF sharks among US that we could spare
but we don't exactly banker for. the
canibal stunt.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-09-18
HA|Gs ARMIES ARE
HAMMER|NG AWAY
ALL QUIET ALTHOUGH THOU.
SANDS OF TONS OF METAL
HOURLY.
my Associated Press.)

lily Associated HresssJ
WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES IN
FRANCE AND BELGIUM. Sept. IS.
There must always be periods of
comparative" quiet, when big spec
tacular offensiyes are lacking on
the great fighting fronts. The re-
cent days have constituted one OF
these periods along the British lines
lin the eastern theater and to the
outside world, reading the com
mander-in-chiefs laconic there is
nothing Of Importance to report,
or abrief account of seemingly in
consequential raids. it may appear
that hostillties virtually have ceased
But this conclusion is far from
right. for the grim business of war
continues perpetually. Hourly the
big British guns hurl their thousands
of tons of metal, carrying death and
destruction into the German forces
day and night great squadrons OF
aviators guide the machines over the
German lines and dump their cargoes
OF high explosives on important posi-
tions. and continually small bodies Of
British infantry are reaching out into
the German tren he and snatchinE
back prisoners after playing havoc
with bombs, the dugouts and mortar'
emplacements.
or course, there is retaliation b.
The enemy. but the advantage rest
with the Entente allies in this cor
stant hammering process. It
the steady dropping OF water whie
is wearing away the stone.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-09-18
GIRL BABY 5RlGHTENs
HOME OF THE GILFoYLES

James ]. Degan of the Tonopah Ex-
tension force is walking around look
ing quite chesty today over news OF
the arrival OF an Sh-pound girl at
the st. Helena sanitarium, California.
where the mother, Mrs. Joseph NJ.
Gilfoyle is resting. This makes Mr..
Degan a grandcaddy and he is as
proud OF the newly acquired honor
as the father who wired the boys Of
Tonopah to have one on him In
honor Of the event. Mrs Gilfoyle
VIII be remembered as Miss Anita
Degan, one OF the leading members
Of the choir of st. Patrick's church.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-09-18

tby Associated Press.I
WASHINGTON, Sept 1S-How
Adiutant Maurice Medacts of the
Belgian Flying Corps tricked a mon
ster German twO-man aeroplane into
a fight at an altitude OF 10000 feet.
riddled it with machine gun fire
and sent 1t crashing to earth behind
the Belgian lines, killing the pilot
and observer, was told in a message
to the Belgian legation.
Medacts, in a swift Neiuport, was
cruising above Divmude on Septem.
ber IL. when he saw a German ma
chine with two men trying TO escape
gunfire and gave chase, but could
not oyertake his enemy.
Finding that the German either
would not fight or was endeavoring
to lead him into a trap" the lega.
tions statement says, "the Belgian
decided to try ruse. Medacts
started slowly toward the Belgian
trenches at an altitude of 10000 feet
He saw the German turn and follow
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-09-18
ENGINEER SLEEPS
AND KILLS SEVEN
JURY BRINGS IN A VERDICT OF
MANsLAucHTER AGAINST
cULPRlT.

AURORA, H.. Sept 1S.-A. c.
Carlson, engineer on Burlington
freight train which killed seven
when 1t crashed into a stock train
at sarlville, Ill.,. admitted to p. R.
Norton. coroner of Kane county, that
he was asleep at the time of the ac-
cident. He had been sick for sew.
eral days and dropped asleep on his
run ten miles before reaching Earl
Vile, he declared in a statement ia
the coroner. The Kane county grand
jury brought in report holding
Carlson responsible for the accident
Carlson will be charged with man
slaughter, according TO States At
tOrney Wiley.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-09-18
Iron Trades Council Willing Submit Differences Arbitration
GIANT GERMANpLHNE
TRAPPED BY BEL LGIAN

him. Keeping above his adversary.
Medacts continued to watch him
until they were over Dixmude, then.
turning quickly. opened fire with his
machine gun. He could see that the
German observer, severely wounded.
had sunk down in his seat and that
the German machine was evidently
out of control.
The Belgian machine was ap-
preaching the enemy at such a rate
of speed that Medacts had only time
to fire few shots pointblank and
to make a perilous loop to avoid
collision, before the German plane.
riddled by bullets, crashed down
within the Belgian lines.
THE German aeroplane was found
to be an enormous 'rumpler' of the
latest model, put4 to service at
Johnannisthal on August 8, pro-
PEELED by a 200 horsepower Mercedes
motor and armed with two machine
guns"
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-09-18
TEACHER IS MURDERED
BY REJECTED SWAIN
NEBRASKA scHooLMA'AM SHOT
TO DEATH ON STEPS OF
scHooLHoUsE.

HARRINGTON, Neb.. Sept. 1S.-
Miss Cora Huntz, teacher in a rural
school seven miles from here, was
murdered by Frank Faust on the
steps OF the schoolhouse yesterday,
Faust firing four shot into her head.
Faust then fled to cornfield and
killed himself with the revolver.
Faust, who had been employed
on the farm of the girls father, had
tried to force his attentions on Miss
Huntz, but she had repulsed him.