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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-15

The number Of Cambridge university
men on war service is now 14,500. The
list Of killed has reached 1875 and the
wounded and missing 2.e25. Honors won
by Cambridge men number 1925, in
cludinE eight Victoria crosses.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-15
LABOR LEADERS CONFER.

Buffalo, N. Y, Nov. 12.-The execu-
tive council of the American Fedora
ton of Labor met today TO take final
action on the annual report to be
submitted to the delegates attending
the 37th annual convention here on
Monday. Charles s.. Whitman,
will speak at the opening session. AT a
meeting of the building trades depart
ment today the application of the In
ternational Boiler Makers and Ship
builders union to be affiliated with the
building trades department was re-
1ected. 1t was held that it would not
be in accord with the departments
constitution to admit a union not uni
versally employed in building con-
struCtiOn.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-15
Wakes IS SENTENCED
TO LIFE IMPRISONMENT

Avon, 8. D., Nov. 12.-Life imprison-
ment In the Sioux Falls p%enitentiary
was the sentence imposed by Judge
Tripp. OF the state circuit court. in the
case of Herman Wakes an Avon man,
who was convicted by q Bon Homme
county Jury of wife murder. He vas
found guilty of causing the death OF
his wife by arsenic poisoning. Attor-
neys representing the convicted man
nave filed q motion for a new trial.
Wakes left the state soon after the
to have been from natural causes. There
were Suspicious circumstances, how
ever. and her body was exhnmed and
an autopsy made. which revealed the
presence OF arsenic in her stomach.
Wakes was traced to Arkansas and
arrested there and brought back to
oouth Dakota. They had resided in
Avon many years and were highly re.
spected.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-15

BY systematic reforestation Java is
constantly increasing Its teak forests,
which now cover more than ], 48O, 900
acres. despite the great amount OF tim
Der cut every year.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-15

There two classes OF guns, naval
guns and army or land guns. because
b can be manipulated more easily
those OF = ship. land gums are the
heavier
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-15

A recently patented eyeshade Is sup
ported from the nose like eyeglasses
and is reinforced by a malleable metal
band that permits 1t to be fitted 10
heads OF all shapes.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-15

The body OF Tina, a pet canary be-
longing to Colonel William Glassford.
commandment Of the aviation school at
North Island, Cal. was cremated and
taken up 5000 feet In an army aero
plane. whence the ashes were scattered
to the air.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-15

Mechanism consisting Of q series Of
5Ointed strips Of metal has been In
vented In Germany for raising or lower
ang several ventilators at once by
manipulating q single lever.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-15

An Austrian engineer has invented
apparatus for taking photographs made
by 2 number of camera at different
them into . single correct view.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-15
RosEDALE AuTERiscAE MEN
HOME ON BURROUGHS

Alexandria. S. D.. Nov. 10.-Andrew
Hotter and Zucharias Hofer. two mem
bers Of the Rosedale Huterische society,
who were drafted for military service,
same home from Camp Funston last
week on q 10 days furlough. The for
max was called home on account of the
illness of his child. and the latter's wife
was sick.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-15

The pea tres" botanically known as
Caragenus arborescens, Ia described as
. shrub worthy Of place In any garden.
yet it, foliage 10 rood for browsing.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-15

COLCMEIAmong the men from this
section who were required to serve in
the army under the selective draft was
William Hauf, a prominent homesteader.
He had grounds for exemption, but re-
fused to claim any. He was compelled
to leave his corn crop unharvested and
1t would have been ruined had not the
%netghbors turned out in aid Of his wife.
PIERRE-The personal memoirs of
Maj. Robert Dollard have been sent to the
state museum by his wife, VINO now lives
In Santa Monica, Cal. Major Dollard was
tho first attorney general Of South Da-
kota, and was later a member Of both
the senate and the house Of representa-
tives Of the state legislature, beside hold
ing other minor political offices.
BLUNT-Regular Indian summer wealth
err is prevailing in this part of the state
and the farmers are making best use of
it by putting up for hay the large crop
of buffalo grass which is nicely cured
and in prime condition. Many carloads
of this hay are now piled along the rail-
road right of way ready for Shipment az
soon as cars can be ecured.
SIOUX FALLs-Mrs. Henry odde.
aged %, of Brandon, who was a bride Of
only about a year, died in a Sioux Falls
hospital from injuries resulting from
burns received when a kerosene IAN ex-
ploded while she was starting a fire in
her home. She lived As hours after re-
ceiving the burns and suffered terribly
during that entire period.
ABERDEEN-The authorities are look
ing for r. Snyder, station agent for the
Minneapolis & st. Louis railroad at
Stratford, % miles from Aberdeen. Sny-
der disappeared several days ago and he
is charged with being short 81, 200 in his
railroad accounts and $500 with the Adams
Express company.
BRIDGEWATER-At a Red Cross bas-
ket social here the sum of $3.50 was real
tied. As high as SIS was paid for a single
basket while numerous sales were made at
SO each. Judge G. e. Todd acted as auc-
tioneer. A program Of instrumental ana
vocal music was Tsndered preceding the
sale.
SCOTLAND-The farmers of This terri
tory are receiving large sums for poultry
which they are marketing now. In one
day recently a single local buyer purchased
and shipped six tons of poultry which
wal purchased from the farmers Of this
vicinity.
LEAD-Dode Wilson. a veteran employee
Of the Homestake mine. died while seated
In a chair at his station on the 60O-foot
had worked overtime and were about to
go to the surface for the purpose Of re-
turning to their homes.
LAKE ACKNOWLEDGMENT, it - be.
lieved, because he some mcr,ths sold his
farm, and regretting the sale of the cd
place, Charles A. Kiel, for many years
n OF the most prominent farmers OF
this section, went to the upper floor Of his
home n fired a charge from a shotgun
| through the lower part Of his heart. Death
was instantaneous. His wife was In 4
lower room at the time. He is SURVIVED
by the widow and four small children.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-15

Mrss George Macomber, OF UnderhilL.
vt.. = q geraniuin II years old. which
IA q feet,6 inches tail and has is large
scarlet hl0ssOma and 10 buds.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-15
MOTHER kIDNAPS CHILD
FROM FOSTER

Pierre. S. D., Nov. IA woman
came to n of the local garages a few
days ago. hired a closed car and q
driver. with instructions to take her ia
Little Bend, up on the Missouri about
40 miles or 30 above Pierre: The woman
sNunty school house, where she called
for a little boy. She then ordered the
driver to hasten back to Pierre so that
could make the afternoon east train
ceiling him she was the child's mother
Vhe Instructions We're followed and the
woman was seen to depart on the east
train with the child. The child, known
here as Darrell Smith. a very handsome
part youngster, has resided with
MT. Mrs. William Smith. who for
several sessions have operated a res
taurant in the capitol during the legis.
lative terms. These we'll known and
highly respected colored people took
the child when a baby from his mother.
VINO was a relative of theirs, but who
was left a widow with several children
N unable to support all Of them.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-15

II only n reference IN the
bible TO ebony. lt occurs only Ii Ezra
xxvit. ~, ass0n of the most Important
ssc0mmodltlo0 imported into Tyre.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-15
ESTATE MATTERS ARE
TANGLED BY WIDOW

Madison, s. d., Nov. IA great deal
OF valuable property Is involved in an
Interesting will contest case which is
before the Lake county circuit court.
The property involved is that of William
T. Baker, who was one Of the early
lomesteaders on the. shores Of Lake
wife has since sold much Of the prop
erty, a part of it to the Lake Madison
Chatauqua association. Mrs. Baker died
about a year & n 1t only recently
was discovered that the original will Of
her husband vested the property in her
only for life. giving her no right, 1t is
alleged, to transfer it. so it could go to
the children after her death. The chill
dren instituted the contest for the pur-
pose Of securing possession of the prop
erty.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-15
DEATH CAME TO HIM
in FATHERS STORE

Sioux Falls, S. D.. Nov. 9.-Homer
Smith. son of Mr.. n Mrs. E. B. Smith,
prominent pioneer residents of Sioux
Falls, dropped dead in the large retail
furniture establishment of his father in
TINS city. Death resulted from a sudden
attack of heart failure. He was AZ wears
rf age and was unmarried. The dead
man was reared to manhood in Sioux
Fails M had a wide acquaintance.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-15
sHRlNERs PREPARE
FOR A BIG MEETING

Aberdeen, s. D., Nov. 1O.-Next Sun
day VIII be the big day Of preparation
among the Shriners of Yelduz temple Of
this city for the ceremonial to take
place Thursday, November 10.
At a o'clock in the afternoon at the
Masonic temple the divan of officers,
the patrol and the band will hold a
complete rehearsal.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-15
HERMAN Wakes IS
GUILTY OF MURDER
Former South Dakota Legisla.
tor Shown to Have Killed
Wife to Take Another.

Tyndall, s. d, Nov. 10.-The jury IN
the Herman Wakes murder ase re-
turned a verdict of guilty after "a
hours of elaboration. The trial Of the
case consumed one week and was bit
terly fought.
charged that he murdered his wife by
arsenic poisoning.
Ills marriage to a woman In Arkan-
sas a few weeks after his first wife's
death was given as the motive for the
crime.
The defense was thai the medicine
prescribed by the physician during her
last illness was impure n contained
arsenic.
Attorneys for the defendant have
moved for a new trial and execution
has been stayed for so days by Judge
Trip to give attorneys TIME to pre-
pare for argument Of the motion.
Herman Wakes was a pioneer Of Dor
Homme county. he having filed on a
homestead near Avon nearly 40 years
ago. During that time he has held
many positions OF trust and honor,
among them being elected to he legis-
!ature IN 1906. He was a staunch mem
Der OF his church and influential in the
community.
The trial Of the case caused great in
terest. the court room being filled to
overlooking each day and many were
unable to get into the room or within
hearing distance,
PRo-GERMAN PoIsoNER
PAYS FULL PENALTY
Lead. 8. D., Nov. l0.-A former resi-
dent Of Lead. who enlisted in the mill
fery service n now is stationed at
vancouver, Wash, has written a letter
TO Sout Dakota friends in which he
tells OF summary punishment which
was meted out to a poison fiend, who
found his way into the barracks in
which N Lead man and his comrades
v and attempted to poison the men
and Kill their horses. The poison fiend
was detected by a guard, according to
the letter from the former Lead man,
while he was striving to make his es-
cape and was shot and instantly killed.
An investigation disclosed that he
had poisoned the water supply and had
placed poison in 500 loaves Of bread
which had been baked for the men. A
number or the men partook Of the bread
before all the poisoned loaves could be
gathered up and became violently i'll,
but fortunately mono died. The intruder
also had gained access to the stables Of
the troops, and, according to the Lead
mans letter, stabbed and killed six of
the horses belonging to the men.
INSANE STRANGER GOES
ABOUT LIGHTLY CLAD
Aberdeen, S. D., Nov. 1O.-Hans Peter
son. aged 80, an itinerant, was taken
into custody by Sheriff Wycoff and
Deputy Richmond when he was found
wandering in a demented condition east
. of Bath.
Peterson seemed to have a mania for
removing his clothes and when found he
had on only an undershirt, his overalls
and his socks. He told the officers he
had burned his nat and shoes and that
he had thrown away his sweater east
Of Bath.
He was brought to Aberdeen and
placed in the padded cell in the court
house, where he will be held until some
arrangement for removing him to the
asylum can be made. He said he had
come from the state of Iowa to South
Dakota,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-15
HUTCHINSON COUNTY
MEN ARE WEALTHY

States Marshal William Hickey, of
Yankton, vas a business visitor in
Dallas recently. Mr.. Hickey made the
arrests and had charge in court of the
20 citizens Of Hutchinson county, South
Dakota, who were recently convicted
for hindering the draft and espionage
laws in the federal court at Sioux Falls.
He said that these men were the own
ers of more than 81, 900, 900 worth of
property, real n personal, in Hutchin-
son county and that in his opinion what
might have been serious trouble had
been averted.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-15
CITY RECEIVERS MORE
oE lrS MISSING FUNDS

Watertown. s. D.. Nov. 10.-Settle-
ment Of the last big case started by
the city in the effort to recover funds
found to be missing from the city treas
ulent warrants by O. NJ. Lane, former
city auditor. has been brought about
BY the payment to the city of $4,000
by h. A. Wagner. former mayor of
WATERFOWL. according to announcement
made by City Attorney AL. Sherin.
OF the residents of this place n vicinity
preliminary steps were taken to- organize
I local branch Of the Red Cross. Hereto
Tore tho Terry workers have been affili-
ated with he Lead Red Cross.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-15
BIG DAY FOR RED CROSS
STAGED AT ARTESlAN

Artesian. S. D., Nov 1o.-The artesian
branch OF the Red Cross had a gala day
beginning with a grand parade in the
morning, dinner at noon, and a big sale
bitter dinner, ending the day with a
Show at this opera house in the evening.
Ihe articlts sold at the sale were
donated by the farmers and business
men and brought around 5000, the
total receipts Of the day amounting to
hearty 81, 500.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-15
NEW JUDGE HAS BUSY
COURT SESSION TO START

Watertown, S. D., Nov. 10.-The hear
Ing of a case against a Brooklyn man
for having in his possession intoxicat-
Ing liquors, together with the trial Of
three suits for divorce, were among the
things which occupied Judge w. N.
Skinner when he held court for the
first time since his appointment to the
bench of the Third judicial circuit of
the state in Watertoun
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-19
COST OF PLACING
ARMY SELECTIVES
ON TRAIN IS LOW

It cost 80 cents TO place each Sc
lectiye army man on the train bound
for Camp Dodge, according to a re-
port made by the Rock Island exemp-
ton board today.
This is a record figure, costs in
other places in Illinois and in other
states being exceptionally high. The
amount does not include railroad fare,
but merely the expenses of taking
care of the men and feeding them
from the time that they reported to
the board until placed on the train
Costs in various states are as fol-
lows:
Under $S-Nevada, Oklahoma, Con-
necticut and North Dakota
Under $4-Kansas, Idaho, Kentucky
Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana and
Nebraska.
Under Missouri and New Jer-
Under s6-ohio, Florida and Colo
RADIO.
Under $7-Illinois, Utah, West Vir-
ginia and Wyoming.
Under $S-Arizona and Massachu-
sets.
Under s9-Arkansas, California
Georgia. Michigan and Washington
Under $10-Maryland, Texas and
New Mexico.
Under $11-Oregon and Tennessee.
Under $14-Eermont.
Under Wisconsin and Maine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-19
EAGLES BANQUET
OCCURS TONIGHT
Everything Is In Readiness Tor Big
Get-to-gether Sapper To Be Held
at LEGAL Club Rooms.

The Rock Island aerie of Eagles Will
hold its annual banquet tonight Com .
mittees have been working for the last
week 10 decorate the hail and to com
plete all minor details which are nee
essary to make the banquet a success.
Grand Worthy President Carl Win.
ters OF indianapolis, Ind, arrived this
afternoon. He viii be the main speak
er Of the evening. Music and many
other addresses will help make the
evening a very enjoyable one for all
present The program follows;
Benedictfon-Re F. J. Rolf.
"The Star Spangled Banner"-By as
semblage.
Master of ceremonies-John Gun
daker Of Davenport.
Address Frank j. Sullivan, state
president, of Garfield Park, Chicago.
Address-John erik, president Mo-
line aerie.
Song-John Naab
Address r. Halligan, president
Davenport aerie.
address,. Wilson, president East
Moline aerie.
William McQuinn.
Address - Carl Winters, grand
worthy president. Indianapolis, Ind.
Song-Fred Ehmke.
Address-Rev. F. j. Rolf.
Address John E. Shank, editor
Labor Review.
| "America"-By all present
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-19
HELEN BLAIR OUT
!. AGAIN THIS WEEK
White Collar Line Boat Placed in Com
mission Here for Service in the
South.
ENGINES AND HULL ARE REBUILT
Vessel VIII Go in Trade on Tributary
of Ohio River Moving Grain
and Produce.

The Helen Blair, White Collar line
boat, which was placed out Of commits
sion several weeks before the river
season at this port was scheduled to
close, has been completely repaired
and will leave the Kahlke boat yards
in the west end of the city on Wednes-
day.
The Blair will tow two barges Of
coal to Cairo on its way to Padueah,
KY, where it will enter service this
winter on one Of the tributaries OF the
Ohio river, either the Cumberland or
the Tennessee. The coal is to be
towed for Henry Hath of Muscatine.
The Blair will assist in moving
grain and produce from the south,
where there has been bumper crop.
1t will return here again next spring
| for service out of the tri-cities. A
breakdown to one OF the engines
necessitated the boat to go into dry
dock and while the machinery was be-
| ing placed in commission again, prac-
tically a new hull was built for the
boat. It will be launched Wednesday
In Winter HarbOr.
The Keokuk Saturday withdrew
from the trade between Quincy and
Burlington and will remain in Quincy
bay during the winter Ordinarily this
Keokuk went into winter harbor a
Davenport but this year remained a
the port further south so as to be abl'
to get out earlier in the spring Thu
Morning Star of the White Collar Lint
and the Quincy. Dubuque and St Pau
Of the Streckfus line have been PLACED
in the Davenport harbor. The Blacl
Hawk of the White Collar line vii
remain in service on the river durini
the winter, operating between New
Madrid, Mo, and Cairo, Ill, three trip
week.
The Arctic, a small tow boat. wa
today awaiting cargoes of lumber TO b
shipped by the Mueller Lumber com
pany to a point on the Illinois shor
below Museatine. The lumber is to b
used for the erection of a handsom
home on the farm Of William Mueller
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-19
BLAINE MORRISON
CALLED BY DEATH
Prominent Young Man OF This City
Passes to Reward at st. An
thongs Hospital.
FUNERAL TOMORROW MORNING
Suecumbs to an Operation Performed
Two Weeks Ago--Was Noble
Character.

In the death of Milton Blaine Nor
rison. 1726 Twenty-frst street. at 7
o'clock on Saturday evening at st.
Anthony's hospital, one of Rock Is
lands most prominent and popular
young men was called to his reward.
Death came after an illness of lit
tie more than a week, following an
operation for appendicitis.
His demise came as a great shock
to his many friends, for during his
illness, because of his remarkably
strong physical makeup, hope had
been held out for his ultimate re-
coyery Mr. Morrison underwent an
operation at St. Anthony's hospital a
week ago last Monday and his con-
dition from the first was considered
serious.
When it became known that slight
hopes were entertained for his recov-
cry he continued the fight for life
Although in a very critical condition
he greeted his many friends at the
hospital and cheerfully and calmly
discussed his serious condition.
Milton Blaine Morrison was borr
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-19
TERM OF PROBATION
IN CASES rs ENDED

Terms Of probation granted in the
county court by Judge N. A. Larson in
the cases Of selling liquor In anti-sa-
loon territory. in which informations
were fled after the raid OF numerous
soft drink establishments in Moline
in October, 1916, have expired in the
cases Of all Of the defendants except
four, Henry Huyvaert, Ed Welyaert.
Emil Bogaert and Adolph Staes. In
each Of these cases the defendants
have been cited TO show cause why
their terms of probation should not be
terminated by the court and sentence
served, and in none has final disposi-
ton been reached. The last of the
other orders of probation, which were
to be in effect one year, expired Satur-
day, and all OF those who adhered to
the terms have been discharged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-19

at Stuart. Iowa. June Is. 1884. the son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Morrison
His parents moved to Davenport when
he was a small Lad and later come
to Rock Island. where he had resided
since. He received his education in
the public schools OF this city and
was graduated from the local high
school with honors in 1904. During
his high school days he was one Of
the most popular members OF the
school and was a star football player
on the local school eleven. He was
captain of the high school eleven in
1903. After leaving school he became
employed by the Peoples Power com
pany in the Moline Office and later
was promoted to higher post in the
Rock Island Office. At the time Of his
death he held the position of cashier
in the Davenport office, which position
was obtained. through the merits Of
his work in other places with the
company.
He was a deVoHt member of the St
Joseph's Catholic church. He never
let pleasures interfere with his Telig-
lou5 uUiAtS anu NdS always 9NOAA O.
his regular place in church on Sun
day mornings. He was popular among
his fellow workers.
Besides his parents he is survived
by. three sisters, Florence, Helen and
Mrs. Mary Whistler, all of this city.
Funeral Tomorrow.
The funeral services will be held al
- o'clock tomorrow morning at st
Josephs Catholic church, with serv-
ices conducted by Dean ]. J. Quinn
pastor of the church. Interment vii
be in Calvary cemetery. The csrtegt
will be by motor. Members OF Rocf
Island lodge No $50. B. P. Q. Elks
an order to which Mr. Morrison be
longed, will attend the funeral in {
body.
All the news all the time-The Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-19
r.. p. O. r. NOTICE,

All members OF Rock Island lodge
B. P. o. e. No. $50, are requested to
meet at St Joseph's church, corner
Fourteenth street and Second avenue,
on Tuesday, Nov u, at S;45 g. m, to
attend the funeral OF Brother NJ Blaine
Morrison.
L. nj. Titterington, Exalted Ruler,
c. N, Isaacson, Secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-19
Registered Called
DENOMINATIONS Classinea.

The following is a classification Of
the occupations represented:
Registered Called
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-19
BOYS ARE TAKEN TO
ST. CHARLES SCHOOL

Lewis Paterson and Rene Cato left
yesterday in charge of deputies of the
sheriff's Office for St Charles where
they have been committed as delin-
quents. Judge N. A. Larson has been
advised by Charles II. Thorne, d.
rector Of public welfare, that the Lin
coin state school and colony is now
filled TO capacity and that it will be
impossible to receive any further
commitments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-19

All the news all the time-The
Argus.