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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-22

Hiram w. Johnson will soon cease
to be governor of the great state of
California, he having resigned recent
ly to become United States senator
from that state. Governor johnson
made a fine record for himself as gov.
arnor, but it was his independent
stand, his open hostility to Mr..
Hughes, republican candidate for
president. which attracted most atten-
ton to him. He won and Hughes
lost. Much is being expected of him
in the United States senate, probably
more than he will be able to deliver,
but he will probably be heard from
and In manner that will shatter some
Of the time onored customs of that
august body.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-22
THE END NOT FAR OFF

The eastern press is driving the
country into war. If we could only
hold off sixty or ninety days the prob
ability is this war will be over. What
is the use Of getting into it now?
The note comes to US from one of
the best Informed representatives in
Washington. 1t would indicate a
prevailing opinion in Washington
that the war is on Its last legs.
The ending of all wars is sudden
when it comes. The ending of this
war may be much nearer than we
have been led to suppose. Germany
may be much nearer the discovery
that the case is more hopeless than
we nave any surface indication of.
La ancient times, when defeat was
invariably followed by decapitatlon,
men fought until they could fight nc
longer. But in these days the mo.
ment it becomes plain the fight is lost
the loser begins to look for the best
terms Of surrender, knowing that i,
has more to lose by fighting than by
contrasting defeat.
Nobody has dared to suggest sixty
or ninety days. But much may be
known in Washington to justify this
confident statement. In any event
the statement comes from one who
should know as much as anybody car
know of the prevailing opinion at the
national capital.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-22

A representative of the Indian de
partment has notified the state com
mission that he desires to be heard
on the matter of Indian taxation at
the meeting of state tax officers the
Dist of this month. There has been
friction for years between the Indians
living on allotments in %organizad
counties as to the rights of taxation
of the personal property of Indians
living upon allotments.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-22
THE LATE AMERICAN LOSS

New York, March 10. Eighty
five Americans, comprising a large
majority of the crews, we're aboard
the three American steamers Vigil
lancia, City of Memphis, and Him
OILS sunk by German submarines on
Saturday and Sunday in the block
ade zone. The latest information
here is that fourteen men are miss
ing from the Vigilancia and eight
from the City of Mexico. The crew
of the Illinois was landed safely.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-22
Wouldn't Need Ii.

Ethel was going to a party at a
neighbours house where she had al
ready caught tantalizing glimpses Of
unlimited quantities of cake. fruit and
Ices. At the last mother inconsiderate-
ly held her back for final instructions.
Now, remember, darling, to say
Yes, please and No, thank you"
"Oh, yes, mother" Ethel said. 81
shall always say Yes, please but l
don't think l shall have to say No,
thank you New York Times.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-22

g diversified reports OF a new revolu-
tionary movement in Mexico headed
by General Oregon, Fcliy Diaz and
with Villa included in the alliance
have been received. The Yaqui In
dams from Sonora who we're sent to
chihuahua City are reported to have
revolted in favor of Obregon and So
nora is reported about to join in the
new movement.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-22
SOLDIERS STICK TO WILSON

Old Soldiers of this city have offer
ed their services TO their country,
They have sent word to Governor
Norbeck that they are ready for what
ever service they may be fitted for
whenever the president wants them.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-22

Senator Stone continues to fight as
.viciously as tagging strength will al
low, while Missouri adjusts the rollers
to his political career and is about
ready to announce a definite date for
launching on the toboggan.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-22
The Hague Convention Of 1917 D,

The Hague Convention Of 1917 pro-
vides that powers not concerned in a
dispute (war) have the right to offer
mediation and that the offer cannot
be regarded as unfrieEdly. But it
has bean suggested that if the United
states should suggsst such 9 thing in
the present European war II would
81: contidered an unfrispdly act.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-22

Our ancestors who wrote the constit-
ution of the United States We're pretty
wise, but even they could not have
been far-secing enough to realize how
truly they were in making the presi-
dent, and not congress, commander in
chief Of the army and navy.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-22
Woman.

A woman may be a fool-a sleepy
fool, an agitated fool, a too awfully
noxious fool-and she may even be
simply stupid. But she is never dense.
never made of wood through and
through, as SOME men are. There is In
woman, always somewhere, a spring.
Whatever men don't know about wo,
men land 1t may be q lot or it may be
very lttle), men and even fathers do
know that much. And that ts why so
monv mon are afraid Of them. 80
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-22

Now if the people of several other
countries of Europe-no need OF
specifying what countries-would
only take things into their own hands
like the people of Russia have done
the war cloud would probably quick
ly disappear. Everything at present
indicates that the days of monarchies
are numbered.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-22

Ed. s. johnson, United States sena-
tor from South Dakota, has been in
Washington. d. c., continuously since
the adjournment of congress, March A,
lending assistance to the administra-
ton. Mr.. johnson can be likened to a
man behind a gun-present when the
call to action comes.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-22
coUNrY OFFICIAL PAPER
MEETING OF CONGRESS
IS ADVANCED

Washington, March 81 = President
Wilson today called congress in extra
session on April 2
The purpose of the extra session is
to take action on the state of war which
admittedly exists between the United
States and Germany.
Congress probably will be asked to
declare that a state of wal has existed
since some recent date when German
submarines began conducting their
most warlike operations against Amer
Jean Ommerce.
In his proclamation the president
states that the session is for the pur-
pose of receiving from him concerning
grave questions of national policy.
The proclamation does not state
specifically that the president considers
a state OF var exists, but leaves the
question for discussion in his address
and for action by congress.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-22

Senator Kenyon, who SO voted on a
bill before the senate, as to show that
he favored an increase in newspaper
postage, must now feel like doubling
the increase-since reading what the
press has had to say of his refusal to
sustain the president in the national
crisis of last week.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-22

Three million men, is a gieat many;
yet, that is the number of Americans
now asking this government for the
privilege to enlist. Should war be de-
clared Reconciliation will be swift.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-22

1t is claimed the revolution in Russia
gives greater strength to the entente
allies and lessons the prospect of that
country declaring a separate peace
with Germany. That may all he very
true, but it is hard to conceive how a
divided Russia can give greater sup
port than a united Russia.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-22

Building material is still gong up,
but in these unparalleled prosperous
times the high prices do not check
buildings from going up also.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-22

Any submarine which comes within
the vision and range of United States
naval gunners will Immediately cease
TO be a menace to commerce.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-22
The Proclamation

The presidents proclamation follows:
Whereas, public interest requires
that the congress of the United States
should be convened in extra session at
IL o'clock noon, on the second day of
April, 1917, to receive a communication
by the executive on grave questions of
national policy.
Now, therefore, l, Woodrow Wilson,
president of the United States of Am
erica do hereby proclaim and declare
that an extraordinary occasion requires
the congress of the United States to
convene in extra session at the capitol
in the city of Washington on the second
day of April, 1917, at IL O'Clock noon,
of which all persons who shall at that
time be entitled to act as members
thereof are hereby required to take
notice.
"Giyen under my hand and the seal
of the United States" etc.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-22

Defendants.
SUMMONS
The State of South Dakota to the Above Named
Defendants.

The State of South Dakota to the Above Named
Defendants:
You are hereby summoned and required to an
swer the complaint of the plaintiff which was
filed in the office of the Clerk of said Court at
Pierre in Hughes county. South Dakota. on De-
cember l4th. 1916. and which prays for a judg
ment quoting the title to, and the determination
of all adverse claims against the premises de-
scribed in the complaint. which are situated in
said Hughes County. and described as follows,
to-wit:
Commencing at the Southwest corner of Lot
Nineteen t19], in Block Seven [7l, of the
Original Plat of Pierre; thence in a Norther-
or less, to the North line of Lot Twenty -four
l24I. in said Block; thence Easterly along the
North line of said Lot Twenty-four [24l, a
distance of rs feet: thence Southerly and
parallel with Fort Street a distance of $50
feet, more or less. to Dakota Avenue; thence
Westerly to the place Of beginning said prem
ises being also described as the Westerly Is
feet of Lots 10. 90. 81. %. % and "a. Block
Seven I'll. of the Original Plat of Pierre. ac-
cording to the plat thereof on file and of
record in the Office of the Register of Deeds
of said County.
And to serve a copy of your answer to said COM
plant on the undersigned at his office in Sioux
completed service of this summons upon you,
exclusive of the day of such service, and if you
fail to answer said complaint within that time
the plaintiff will apply to the court for the relief
demanded in the complaint.
BoYcE, WARREN & FAIRBANK,
Attorneys for Plaintiff,
Boyce Building,
Sioux Falls, SD.
OBkIEN, Young & STONE.
Attorneys for Plaintiff,
ga Endicott Building,
St Paul. Minnesota.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-22

State of South Dakota In the Circuit Court.
County of Hughes Sixth Judicial Circuit
George C. Taylor. as President and Trustee
of and for American Express Company, a
Joint Stock Association,
Plaintiff.
VS.
Benjamin Goodwin. James C. Fargo, Will
liam C. Fargo, Helen s.. Fargo, James F.
Fargo. Jane l.. Fargo. Stuart D.. Preston,
Madeleine o. Preston. William Preston Far
go. Helen Fargo Arnold. Grace Fargo Cur
tbs. James Stanley Fargo. Gwendolyn M.
Fargo. Clara l.. Fargo Thomas, James c.
Fargo End. the unknown heirs at law, de-
vicees. legatees and the Executor or Adj
ministrator of James G. Fargo, deceased,
The Creditors of James C. Fargo, deceased,
and all persons unknown who have or claim
to have any estate or interest in or lien or
incumbrance upon the premises described
in the complaint,
New Britain herald., 1917-03-30
ODOTH FOR LEATHER.
Italian Shoe Dealing Public Badly Im-
 posed Upon.

Italian Shoe Dealing Public Badly Im-
 posed Upon.
 Rome, March 3O.-An investigation Of the shoe industry has revealed that the retail stores have been flooded with footwear made of vanished cloth, paper soles, sold to women and children at prices varying from $5 to $1O.
 One dissatisfied customer lodged a complaint of fraud against the seller of ''shoes," whereupon the association of shoe dealers voted to close up their shops and not sell any more cloth and paper until the public had digest ed their wrath.
 The newspaper comment has been to the effect that. since sole leather Is lacking for the making of sandals 0e the old Roman type. tho public must either wear old shoes bought before the war and made of real leather. or else return to the wooden shoe of the peasant until such time as the shoe dealers lower their prices for real leather.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-30
u STREET MAN TELLS SENSATIONAL ssSIOKY THAT WILL SURPRIIE MANY
 OF NEW BRITAIN'S RESIDENTS
&GR. STREET,
  |& NAsa4asss KNOW WAS .s Ht q CLOSE E


 could get no relief until tried Lax .a-Tone. and can truthfully say that this remedy gave me the first relief II have had from heartburn in ten years, and that fact alone should prove to the public that 1t is a re- markable remedy, and am glad to endorseSit. T .s- MI x Now don't be discouraged if you have tried all kinds of ways and meth ods to get we'll. It is just these people that we want to take Lax-a-Tone and Lax-a-Tone will not disappoint them, either.
 The Lax-a-Tone man is at the Econ- omy New England Drug Co., 365 Main street. where he is introducing this remedy to the New Britain public.
 He will remain until 10 ?. m. Sat- urday evening for those unable to see him during the week.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-30

The testimonials that count are the s from people that have suffered A. years. It is those long-standing |bubles that 1t takes remedies that I've the real worth to master. Lax Zone. tn purely herbal. remedy that being introduced in New Britain Is remedy that invites these chronic 4erers to try 1t. Do not be afraid. vill do tho work and do it quickly d.furthermore, 1t has not a harmful
 kedient in it. So you that are suf- IAig from constipation, sour, acid |inach, gas. bloat, dizzy spells and run down. weak and nervous. give ls tonic a. trial and see the differ fe in one weeks time.
 MT. Taylor says:
 II:I have been a great sufferer with
 xtburn and sour. acid stomach and
New Britain herald., 1917-03-30
EXPECT NO EARLY PEACE.
Austro- -Hungarians Are Laboring Un
 der No DelusiOns.

Austro. ro.Hungarians Are IabOring Un-
 der No Delusions.
 Budapest, March 30.-The Austro- Hungarian armies fighting in the Car pathians have no delusions or hopes of an early peace, says General Kovess in an interview with the correspond ent of Pester Lloyd.
 ''The forces received the news that we had made our enemies a peace of- fer with gratitude" says General Ko- vess. '.The soldiers said they regard ed the offer as sign of a desire on the part of the young ruler of Austria Hungary to realize by word and deed the longing of his people for peace. At the same time, they were skeptical of the sucesse of the move from the first.
 What made them skeptical? Con- tact with the enemy. Many psycho- logical reasons may be given in sup port of the theory that the enemy in front of us does not desire a speedy peace. .sss
 ,sWheri newa came to our troops that the Entente had refused the peace offer. it was received with per- feet indifference, and caused no sur prise. One cannot speak of disheart-s enment of disappointment because the enemy is constantly attacking, and in the incessant struggle the feeling of peace cannot enter our mems minds. We shall fight on until victory is won. Although the snow in some places is three meters deep the troops are in-' defatigable and show no sign of inn paired morale.''
New Britain herald., 1917-03-30
The New Silk Petticoat Section
& CHURCH STREET.

8S CHURCH STREET.
 A display of Spring beauty it will well repay you to come and enjoy. Nothing worth while has been omitted-and without doubt your Silk Petticoat is awaiting you here among the charming ones.
 There are all jersey and jersey top with silk flounces in satin taf- feta, foulard. paisley and society satin evening shades and street shades, @1.08 to $23.5O.
 Extra sizes are here in just as attractive models as the regular sizes. $2.08 to 5000.
 Cottons and Washable Skirts, soc to $2.OO. ,%#
 One small lot of Silk Petticoats in Spring shades, hounced and ruf- fled; regular prices up to $500. Sale price 42.00.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-30
FASTENER VESSELS
 OFF MEDITERRANEAN.
All Either Requisit sitioned, lnterne
 or Sunk by Submarines

Aboard Ss. Montenegro. Ionian Seq, March S0.-Not 8 dozen passenger
 boats are now plying tho Mediter- l ranean whereas before the war there ! were hundreds; the rest have been requisitioned for war purposes. or in | the cas6 of Austrian and German vessels. interned; many have been
 sunk by submarines, and some re- moved to other services where navi- Eatton Is less dangerous.
 | v The Montenegro Is the first pas- eenger-carrying ship of any nation- aIfty to leave The Piraeus since the frst of last December. the practical beginning of the allied blockade of Greece, though the blockade was of flcially declared only December 9th. No passengers were accepted even on her without special permits Decem- Der 8th. No passenger were accept ed even on her without special per- mits from the allied governments, as the bioclade is still in effect at this writing II is itd that the Greek
 passenger stea11eta tfmerly rum
 ming from the aeusS 6 New York,
 Naples, Marseiil~ or Barcelona will
 be taken over by the British govern
 ment. According to the Greek own
 CTS the British offer to lease the ships at so much per ton carries with 1t the alternative that if the offer is not acceped no coal will be available to run the boats. The second largest Greek transatlantic ship. the Patris, has been held at Gibraltar now for two months and until the Greek ship owners agree to the British proposals.
 As may be judged from the number cf vessels sunk by submarines in the an officer on pas senger ship now has no enviable re- Scarcely one has not in, or at least witnessed the sinking of some vessel. Aboard the Montenegro two of the minor officers have been on ships subma- rined; one was on the Scilla sunk on the way from Syracuse to Alexandria.
 On the present trip, from Saioniki to The Ptraeus, gale forced the to take refuge in the port of volo, where she arrived bad self having leg broken and one arm in sling as a result of. the rough On the previous trip the same captain had fire in the coal bunkers of his vessel and was only able to save his ship by half swamp ing 1t with water.
 All the Mediterranean passenger ships flying flags of the allied powers carry at least one gun aft. as a dis to pursuing submarines. As these guns are generally only one inchers, while many of the modern carry three-inch guns. the latter, while out of range of the passenger vessel can safely cannonade her at will until the passenger ships. superior speed pulls her out of range
 All the merchantmen officers of Mediterranean passenger ships are and are expected to put up a fight whenever a submarine appears. It is rare, however. that an expert gunner is furnished to do the shoot ing. a fact to which the merchant cap- tains attribute the small number of damaged by fire from merchant vessels.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-30
Novelty W Wool Suits
SIZES ' TO 10.

SIZES TO 1s.
 Serges. checks and rnixturs. showing the new Middt and RnAs' sian effects. Prices 4S.SO to 48.H4
New Britain herald., 1917-03-30
Colored Voile:i< and OtlherWa ash
 Goods

IF TALCOTT. STREET.
 Printed colored Voiles, 36 inches wide, a large assortment of Spring patterns in all shades; regular price 25c. Sale price 10c.
 Dress Ginghams, 32 inches wide, large line of stripes, checks and plaids; washable colors: regular price 17c. Special for Saturday 1215c,
New Britain herald., 1917-03-30
Boys Wash Suits
SIZES 2k TO 6.

Boys Wash Suits in Spring and Summer assortments. Many nov cities are among these Suits re- cent creations which we ares the first in Hartford to show. The Fre- mier and G. Fox brands are very popular ones and confined exclu- sively to this store @1.OO to 45.00
New Britain herald., 1917-03-30

2 F! .! ls F.! 5l.

M X I T 11 ! E. x iIs # S yelcps Ul ' n M < ~ k1lF s S.ll4 to III, gDeEIal 11.s N N0nG aces and HaIn-
New Britain herald., 1917-03-30
The Easter Display of 'oys' Suits, Topcoats and Furnishings

in ~ here b1
  ghung 0 he b is tn her u su ueaes pt~ are down here & aim " kep them come may Every b1ss to byN n the spaned drhyh is nay new. x
New Britain herald., 1917-03-30
Boys Topcoats and ReeferS

Sizes 21h to 10, in black and white check serges, fancy mixturea, gray and tan homespuns and covert cloths; snappy. styles that t1t we'll and wear without wearing out. Every Coat worth $1.0O to $2.00 more. $1.98 tO 90.SO.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-30
Dolnestics.

AT f2 TALCOTT STREET.
 Pillow Cases, embroidered and scalloped edge and initialed; size 45x3e; regular, price 39c. Special sale price 20c each.
 Bleached Twilled Toweling, good weight, full selvedge; regular price 7c. Sale price Sc yard.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-30
Boys Shirts |||| ;
 Blouse <

An assortment eqaAl n ones we had in tho olA dsg ' ! " msnt which was eonc1 lll1 ~ 4SI < tho best ins towh in0ly an s 2
 of the popuiar na - s as| and s6c s'ss s'ssss ,,I A \ K x one extria { ' IT IT $ lls \ s. < Blouses. ma of III(I g g woven madfAs, n IT III 5 5 s TT 9 5 dark IT ! & M \ '; M ;3 r TT ' '
New Britain herald., 1917-03-30
Norfolk Suits

Bought g month ago and held for us. by the manufacturer at the old prices until we were ready to accept them; they consist of the finest serges, fancy cashmeres. cheviots and mixtures; made by expert Fifth avenue tailors; the last word in boy styles. Notwith- standing the high price of woolens today. we continue to give our cus- toners with most suits two pairs of trousers at the economical fg- ure. Mothers appreciate this, as it means double life to a boys suit. Sizes { to IS. $500 to 915.e8.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-30
LADll BIO IlD
 AND All
83 C.aURCsl eI!l IlI |I| i

Bontlet TT sebsoidered sorne
 
 heanstitching; smart 43eo srads . Ss White eith colored stripe cddar peach ngh blue and nesh s10 lk Alonss
Arizona republican., 1917-02-11

will be- and they changes which in the ordinary processes of evolution would have been brought about in centuries
 In contemplating the horror of war, and it could not be more horrible, apt consider the beneficent results of it upon future generations We apt not to consider that it is hastenng many reforms Such consideration would not be very consoing to the friends and relatives of the millions whose blood has been poured out. but those gen. eration or two generations hence will trace back to this great struggle the beginning of the happier times they will enjoy At this time those who have victims war would passed peacefully away if there had been
 There will remain only the story of it. and per haps for generations the burden of debt it is inn posing But debts have always been bur densome in contemplation than in effect.