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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10
CHAIN LlGHTNiNev EDITOR
is ON TRIAL AT ARERDEEN

Aberdeen. S. D., May 5.-The regular
term of federal opened here yes
,terday with the arrival of Judge j. d.
Elliott. The case of A. L. Lockhart, of
Milbank, charged with sending obscene
matter through the mails, was taken
up. The latter pertains to his publica-
ton of Chain Lightning Counsel for
the defense made a motion for the re-
moyal of the United States attorney, r.
z. Stewart, on the ground that Mr..
Stewart was prejudiced against the de-
PENDANT because Mr.. Stewart had been
mentioned ! n the publication. The court
~overruled the motion. Following are the
grand jurors: Fred Dickinson, Rapid
City; Frank James, Hitchcock; George
Leonard, Junius:. r. D. Smith, Dead
wood: Charles Crew, Pierre; Patrick
Daley. Aberdeen; John Younker. Hecla;
D. 7. Lane, Hecla; ]. w. Fitzgerald.
Lead; G. r. Fox. Sioux Falls; C. E.
Coyne, Fort Pierre: James Steele, Cen
trail City; Walter A. Scott, Storla:
Harold S. Black. D~eadwood; w. s.
Hough. Sturgis; D. E. Lloyd, Yankton;
George Ritter, Sioux Falls: Patrick
Feeiey, Aberdeen; w. j.. Hickey, Elk
Point; Ben Wiseman, Pierre; j.. L. Nc
Cullen, Miller; F. D. Medley, Sioux
Falls.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10
NEW DIRECTION SIGNS TO {.
BE PI ACEn I'M al Ack LII &

Pierre, S: d., May Anew road direc,
ton signs will be put in place within
the Black Hills national forest as soou
as weather conditions will permit, Dur
ing the past winter a large number OF
new signs have been painted and are
now ready for placing. Several years
ago the forest service undertook the
placing of signs all along the impor.
tam roads. The approval of this work
was SO general that the forest service
has continued it ever since. The new
signs have a white background, with
the name of the town and distance in
lark green. The direction is indicated
by a eonventionalized tree in place OF
the usual hand or arrow. In one corner
IS place a forest service shield as a
mark of identification.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10
STATE ELks' CONVENTION FOR
1917 MAY BE ABANDONED

Lead, S. d., May lit practically has
been determined that the big conven-
ton of South Dakota Elks, which was
to have been held in Lead during the
week beginning June A. will be aban-
doned because of conditions resulting
from the war. In Illinois the Elks
abandoned their annual convention and
turned over the convention fun to the
Red Cross: and similar action may be
taken by the South Dakota slIlks. AT
the time which was fixed for the an
nual convention, a few representatives
of the various Elk lodges of South Da-
kota will meet in Lead strictly for the
purpose of ~transacting necessary busl-
ness in connection with the state lodges.
All proposed features of celebration
and entertainment will be eliminated.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10
BOOKINGS COLLEGE NEEDS
MORE SEED For DISTRIBUTION

Bookings, SD, May 4.-The agrono-
M department at the state college is
serving as a clearing house for the dis
Of seed, and an elnergency.list
IF available seed is being prepared'
Farmers who have corn, flax, potatoes.
Afalfa, etc, h a are satisfactory for
planting are. urged to send this infor-
nation at once. giving name, variety
md price. 1t appears that the enormous
demand for seed this spring will tap all
valuable The experiment as
exhausted. The main concern
now is to plant seed to insure the pro-
auction of foodstuffs.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10
GERMAN TROOPS IN
US. IN YEAR, He SAYS
Lurpee Declares Invasion Viii
Come Unless America Mobi-
Lies AL Her Forces Quickly.

Hartford. Conn. May 7-sUnless thu.
United States marshals all her re-
sources, both military and industrial,
n does it Immediately, there is a
great probability that we shall see Ger
man troops in this country within a
year. said Judge Lucien f. Burpce,
chairman of the state military emer-
gency board, on his return with Cover
nor Holcomb from the conferences of
the national council of defense at Wash
ington.
Il had never believed this probable
or even possible" he continued, but
the facts presented by government Of
ficials were convincing and those from
the English and French officials visit
ing this country make it plain that the
situation in England and France is
desperate. Germany has a strangle
hold on England,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10
GUARD AND NEW ARMY
TRAINING N CHOSEN

Washington, ID. c., May THE war
department, according to officials this
afternoon, will mt be ready for some
days to the headquarters OF;
for training men and the officials.
Iowa probably will be in the district
with Nebraska, the Dakotas and Min
nesota, just as has beer ordered with
respect to training officers.
As to Fort .Des Moines they say
without giving details that it will play
an important part and be utilized to
fullest capacity for training troops.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10
ALL ROSEBUD JOINS
HUGE WINNER RALLY
Great Patriotic Demonstration
Staged by Loyal South
Dakotans.

Winner. S. d., May 1.-THE Rosebud
will devote itself to patriotism today.
Every town in this district Will send
representatives to Winner; every
country district Will furnish its quota OF
celebrants and every public school VIII
be represented in the parade which rs
to be held here today, one feature OF
Rosebud Patriotic day. Extensive plans
have been made to make this the most
notable demonstration in the history OF
the state and men OF prominence from
all parts of South Dakota have ssgni-
fled their intentions of being present.
Arrangements make with the Chicago
& Northwestern railroad brought a
special train from Bonesteel which ar
rived in Winner at noon. invitations
have been extended to owners OF auto
mobiles in the Rosebud To participate
in a monster parade which will CON
clude with a number of patflotlc
speeches and other demonstrations OF
patriotism.
Business houses will remain closed
throughout the celebration.
Among those who are 70
speak are. The Rt. Rev. Bishop D.. ..
Lawler. Lead, S. d.; Congressman
Harry L.. Candy; Professor Hansen, OF
State agricultural college,
j. r. Cash, Bonesteel; Opie
Dallas.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10
EQUITY COMPANY TO BUILD
$4,000 CREAMERY PLANT

Aberdeen, S, d, May 5.-The Equity
Union Creamery Company of Brown
County. which has several branch sta
lions in this city. has purchased a site
near the Milwaukee railway tracks n
house will be moved off. The new site
comprises a quarter of a block. Owing
to the wal and the high cost OF mate
rial the building probably will not be
erected until next year.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10
ARTILLERY BUSY AGAIN,

With the British Armies in France,
May 4, (eVening).-(From a staff cor
respondent of the Associated Press).-
Infantry attacks and counter attacks
having subsidized for the time being
there comes from the battle front only
the dull roar of the never ending ar
tillery duel.
1t is possible from the heights to look
upon pretty little French villages far
back of the shell area, and to see cities
like Douai. Cambria and even Lille.
From the high ground it is possible
nowadays to see also another phase OF
the war-the devotion to duty of the
Red Cross stretcher bearers. They car,
be seen from time to time emerging
from the smoke of the firing line and
carrying the wounded back to the first
aid stations. They can be seer deposit
ing their s%tretchers, and, without a mo-
ment's hesitation, go trudging back
into the very thick OF the battle with
shells bursting all about them.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10
M'CAFFREE WILL OPERATE
FREE FARM LABOR BUREAU

Pierre, S. D., May THE immigra-
ton commissioner has a list of names
of men who with their wives wish to
do farm workcthis year. in some cases
there are also ehildren-and the names
and addresses of these persons avail
able for farm work can be secured by
writing to Immigration Commissioner
McCaffree at Pierre. Many farmers are
looking for just such opportunities as
these, to secure reliable help which will
stay Throughout the season. and the
immigration commissioner will do
everything possible to get the two fac
tors into communication with each
other, farmer and laborer.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10
FARMERS ASSURED PLENTY
OF HELP TO HANDLE CROPS

Pierre, S. d.. May 5.-The following
report Is made by the immigration
commissioner concerning the labor
question here:
A report from nearly all towns of
the state has been received by the
South Dakota industrial commissioner.
1t shows a general need of farm labor
which cannot be supplied from outside
at present. A report from the schools
shows hat practically all the boys are
needed in the home communities.
many farm hands are coming but
llkely no more than are going out for
military service. The cities are send
ing some and promising considerable
numbers soon though how many or how
Efficient canno be told. The selectiVe
CONSUMPTION passed by congress is go
ing to help. The government depart
ments and voluntary organizations give
UP promises.
sufficient help in harvesting all crops
theS q get in no matter how much
they stretch, their acreage and even
alteT hot sun has wilted the
town mans bouyant spring enthusiasm.
or course timing the work ma be
made to help like following re regular
grains with grain and sweet sorghums,
hllllets, beans. potatoes, sweet corn,
root crops, etc. In event of short wheat
some rye, sorphums and millet might
help corn to substitute for it. Some
sorghum will look mighty good if sugar
cannot be secured in our market.
PerHaps this year is h time for our
farmers to consider some of the smaller
things as European farmers have al
ways done. Any food for man g. meat
animals viii find a keen demand.
Furthermore the all year round system
of farming with productive work for
every day Will benefit some sections
of our state greatly.
Charles McCaffree,
Industrial commissioner.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10
TRAVELLING MAN CLAIMS HE
WAS RORRED AT YANkTOk

Yankton, S. d., May 5.--A sensation
has been caused here by the arrest of
James Thorson, Of Irene. we'll Known
as q student and seller Of washing ma
chimes. Thorson, who is well connect
ed. is charged with completely in the
robbery at the Portland hotel of a
tra7eling man named I.ipscomb. The
last named claims several young men.
employed In the hotel robbed him of
several hundred dollars, q gold watch
and a valuable diamond ring while en-,
cared In a crap game in his Don
After robbing their victim Lipscomh
gWassSfS3nsa ride In Thdurson's and
visa etched at Gayyille. ~ miles away.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10
FINE NEW BANK BUILDING
TO BE BUILT AT ARTESiANi

Artesian, S. d.. May 5--Work has
commenced on the new bank building
which is to be erected this summer by
the Artesian State bank. The old bank
building is being removed, the west
half being moved to the back of the
lot and the other half is to be moved
into the street, where # will be occu-
pied by the bank during the construc-
ticn of the new building. As soon as the
old building has been removed the
work will commence on the foundation
for the Few building.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10
LockHART FOUND GUILTY
OF VIOLATING POSTAL LAW

federal court yesterday afternoon, after
being out about half an hour, returned
q verdict of guilty in the Ease of An
drew j. Loclhart, publisher of Chain
lightning, a monthly, at Milbank. Sen
tence has not yet been imposed. Lock-
hart was charged with sending obscene
matter through the mails. He had at
tackled the character Of a number of
prominent, South Dakotans, accusing
them OF immoral or dishonest acts,
clothing his article in language which
brought him into conflict with the post
al regu) lions.
LEAD-It has been learned that John
Tomiyonovitch, who made his escape
frem the sheriff at Deadwood several
years ago. after he had, been arrested on
the charge OF shooting and woundlng
Police Officer Keffeler and Ed Hines. both
of Lead, Is serving a term in prison in
British Columbia. He was sentenced at
Greenwood, b. c., the charge against him
being the attempted murder of his wife.
1t has been determined by the authorities
of this county to bring the prisoner back
to the, United States II South Dakota
for trial when he completes his term in
Canada, and the Canadian authorities
have agreed to turn him over to the Off
Gers fFoMsthis county when his term ex-
ptres. At. the time he made his escape
from this county he was under q mi Of
81, 600.
VERMTLION-The commercial club ID
making arrangements for q big get
together picnic and celebration, which is
to be held In this city June s. A good
roads convention will be held in connec-
ton with the picnic n celebration, and
1t is expected hundreds OF persons from
will be present. The f~et-together meet
ing is for the purpose OF boosting YER
million and Clay county and deciding up
IN projects. for the upbuiIding OF this
part of the state.
pIERRE-If any towns, commercial
clubs, etc, are Interested in having slide
and lectures pertaining TO the Black
Hills put on. such can be arranged for by
writing to Supervisor Paul D. Kelleter,
Of the Forest service at Deadwocd. In
Formation has been received that arrange
11ents have been made whereby 1t vii
De possible to put OF illustrated lectures
covering the Black Hills. the slides having
been mad by the forest service and they
cover all phases OF activities of the
4 region.
RAPID ClTY-After several months
effort Father Fitzgerald, In charge OF thu
Rapid City parish OF the Catholic church
tstlon OF Observation-Disclosures In this city
land this week the work OF erecting tn,
Eschool commenced. The school III he.nt
HaAfected on land near the local Catholis
Echufch. n viii have = capacity for 81
Ipupils nj viii be In charge Of sisters
the nav structure will be two stories Ii
EheAght. With full basement.
FI.ANpREAU- The conmsrcial clul
which hk1ss.juAt been organized In TIM
isEEhAs commenced work on several project
the advancement OF tho comrntinfty
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10
WITH BULLET IN BRAIN,
DRIVEN INSANE RY DRUGS

Deadwood, S. d.. May Taken be-
fore the Lawrence county board OF IN,
sanity and declared of unsound mind
and ordered committed to the state
hospital for the insane at Yankton vas
the action taken in the case OF Dr. y:
M. Naulteus, a pioneer physician OF
Deadwood, who recently attempted sui
eide by firing a bullet into his brain.
With the bullet still embedded two
inches in his brain near the base OF
the skull, he appears to suffer no great
physical .ein. For years he has been
addicted to the excessive use of drugs
n his mental condition is due to TINS.
Twenty-Five years & DR.. Naulteus
was tried in Deadwood on h charge
of killing a barber named Mitchell,
known as Slim, the Barber The kill
ing was the result Of an alteration
following a dispute over h use OF a
hose at a fire which destroyed a Bap--
fist church. DIR. Naulteus was acquitted
on h ground of self defense. The or
deal of the trial caused him to become
q drug fiend.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10
CASUALTY cohcERh FAILS.

e York. Aayb-An order. hassbean
Jesse g. Philips. state superintendent
OF Insurance. TO take possession OF the
assets and property Of the Casualty
Of America for the purpose OF
si~iQufdating ifs business and winding ups
It's affairs. The premium income 0f the
for thu first nine nientis %
1916 waB unfortunately ~$3,e41NOoo.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10

Paris. May Heavy ounte at
tacks launched by the Germans with
fresh divisions last night on the posi-
tons captured by the French yester-
day along the front from Craonne to
Mont Carnillet. We're repulsed. the wal
office announced today. In addition
the French made progress east of Mont
Carnillet. More than 1000 prisoners
have been taken by the French.
Northwest of Rheims, French troops
Friday took the first German line on a
front of about two and a half miles.
On the eastern end of the Vauclera
plateau the village of Craonne has been
captured by the French. Several points
of support east and north of Craonne
also fell into the hands of General Nj.
velle's forces.
London, May 5.-The number of Ger.
mans captured Thurday exceeds 900,
including IS officers.
During the day the British strength
aned their positions in the sectors of
the Hindenburg line captured Thursday
and have progressed eastward along
the German trenches killing many Ger
mans n taking several prisoners.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10

Sah.. John Seavey, of Lewiston. n
y ~ saaihes best known fishermen, was
s .lt the mackerel for only six months
mas ma year, but5in thar time earned san
4 ~ - VIII hls boat which is the best ne
s IS Nef done, The share of each Of
me alt crew amounted to Si.I2a1a
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10

N order to demonstrate the practical
biIify Of the wireless system for the
transmission OF the human voice a
general invitation was sem out to all
smateur wireless telegraph operators in
hearing dissance OF the DeForest labor
atories. at Highbridge, N. Y, to listen
70 e nightly program Of music and news
Dulletins sent out from the laboratories.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10

q permit for the building OF a new
union station has just been issued by
largest building ever approved by that
department.. The total cost OF the struc-
sure Will be $3.400,0e0, and work on the
man building and east wing will pro-
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10

IN az cases where the word esteel"
,,sa 3 N the authorized version OF the
nltlie TIE true rendering of the Hebrew
s ~ ns copper. Whether the an
s.sai IlenfeWs We're acquainted with
pave been known to the Egyptians
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10

the most valuable collection
n 81 lamp ever made is that OF Count
I.nliiy be- FerIsarEs OF Paris, which Vas
ssuppose &c have cost $500, 900. The
1 gn1, , were contained in 5000 great
selves said to have cost s65.00n- -.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10

2 Is the most suitable wood for
carving on account Of its durability
Chestnut, American walnut. mahogany
ana teak are also desirable. while for
tine work Italian walnut, lime. v
more apple. pear and plum are gem
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10
BRITISH ADVANCE:
CRAONkE FALLS.
Germans Launch Heavy Counter
Attacks Against Newly
Won Allied Po-
sitions.

Berlin. May French troops pene-
trated German positions east of Neu-
vile yesterday, but were subsequently
driven out, the war office
The Germans captured 500 French. The
number Of British prisoners. the state
ment says, has been increased to 1925.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10
FEAR PLOT TO BURN
DAKOTA ELEVATORS
Scotland Citizens Aroused by
Belief Incendiaries May
Be at Work.

Scotland, S. D., May 5.-The fact that
a suspicious character was seen In
Scotland apparently making an inspec-
ton from a distance Of the grain ele-
vators OF the city has given rise to the
belief in some quarters that German
spies or others are about to i~naugurate
a campaign having for its purpose the
destruction OF grain elevators through
out South Dakota 3to prevent the grain
falling into the hands OF the allies in
the European 1t is known that
many of the elevators of South Dakota
are filled to the brim with grain be-
cause OF a shortage Of grain ears in
which to ship it to market and because
OF this conditions it is feared by some
persons TAI unless grain elevators gem
orally are guarded they are liable to be
destroyed by fires of incendiary origin.
The destruction Of elevators and flour
ing mills in other states has added to
the belief that South Dakota may come
within the field of operations OF the
in~cendiaries. Many of the elevator men
of the state accordingly will take pre-
cautions to AVE their elevators
guarded.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10
FOOD COMMISSIONER RULES
BAKERS MUST wRAp apEA1

Vermilion. s. D, May 4.-on account
of prevailing hign prices of paper, some
bread bakers in the state are asking
ne state food department to,rescind for
:. time the ruling which reouirrs hresd
20 be wrapped before leaving the bak.
cry for resale in grocery and other
stores. With prices of flour. g lard
md all other materials used in bread
making steadily advancing to unheard
Of figures. the bakers feel they should
pc relieved OF the expense OF wrapping
heir products.
Food Commissioners Frary maintains.
however, that the loaves must be
wrapped.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10
couNTER ATTAcks FAiL

London, May BIN the Arras section,
where the Germans and British are
having a hand to hand encounter. three
German counter attacks were repuised,
according to General Haig.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10
|7oNEsTEEL MAN is HELD
ON EMREZtEMENr cLApne

Bonesteel, s. D., May ARRESTED on
ihe charge OF embezzlement I'M grand
arceny. Richard Knight, for some
.lme manager of a lumber and imple-
ment business in Bonesteel, as the re-
sult of his preliminary hearing was
acid for trial at the next term OF the
regory comfy circuit court. He is ac-
FUSED of appropriating money belong
:ng 10 the firm to his own use and also
y taking a quantity of alfalfa seed.
ESTELLINE-Nysteyy surrounds what
evidently wa an attempt to wreck 4 pas.
Itenger train near Estelline. Unknown
persons INSTRUCTED sthe tracks Of the
IWAtertown q Sioux FallssfAtway BIZ
slAcing9a railroad dump car near the rails.
Tom which heayy ties extended over the
ttfaek. The obstruction was discovered
sO'ConnoF while walking along
me track and he Tagged an approaching
xreck. Ofacers now age ~endeavorinx to
tiocate tho person or persons who. placed
obstruction on the track.
COTTONWOOD - Preliminary stens
werestaksn 4tsa mass meeting held here
20 organize . farmers Telephone company
and Construct eeverAl rural liness connect
ling with the Cottonwood system. Al an
other meeting 70 he held this week 1t is
.xpected final RrrAngementsaw viii he made
Tor the or~gan.zation of i Company and tho
so~tserncfson OF the proposed lines.
GoLoME-Henry Mackay. Of colome.
HE'D this morning after ! lingering az
ness. Some time OIL he WA taken iii
18th the xrfp. while on his ~ Sioux
Eity;$SWhich developed Into 6nessm0n.n
Mr.. Nackay with his wife were makinr
arrangement 10 take possession 81 tho
Aoselt a. GAstaiaa IA. which he recently
purchased
RAPID GITrAAn order of states al.
totney Mtntener places han o. punch
boerds, SLOT snachines and other alieved
yanibltnE devtces.s and c~ornEnencinx NV
ID eerh deslces N.lly,hay&a7 w IL Kent
cut ~ syacai business Sixcea Ihe rans-
" MwsSSsMtll IN fIsrre Ae strictly a.
Norstd IA Kapid
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10

London, May 1.-THE British have
made further progress north of Hav-
r%incourt wood and near Fresnoy, ac-
cording to an official statement issued
by the war office his morning.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-05-10
SOUTH DAKOTA BANKS ARE
NOW FILLED WITH MONEY

Pierre, S. D., May THE report Of
the national treasury, just out, shows
that South Dakota had in its national
banks q total deposit of $6l,S55.O00 on
the state banks of South Dakota on
that date amounted to $92.839.234, it is,
therefore shown that the total deposits
In all South Dakota banks at that date
was $i54, 694.234. This figure is re-
markably high. especially considering
the fact that in the spring months de-
Iosits have been somewhat depleted
through the winter-thc fall with crops
just sold being the high tide OF deposit
figures.