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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-31
HoRTiCULTURlSTS WILL
MEET AT SIOUX FALLS

Aberdeen, S. ID. Jan. 26.-Sioax Falls
was selected as the 1919 meeting place
of the South Dakota horticulture: SO
ciety ct its closing session here yes.
terday. At the business meeting of the
society a change i'm the representation
before the state legislature was mad"
by appointing three members Of lhe
society for such a rpo instead of
having Prof. N. f. Hanson, the secre
tarE, act alone. Professor Hanson be
l1eNed the fund secured from the leg
stature should be administered by the
board OF regents OF education. as hero
tofore. as a part of the educational pol
icy OF the state. Others, however, be
lleVed d department of horticulture
should be organized to handle the
funds. Independently OF the regents.
The latter arrangement was agreed to
ana the following committee was
chosen to represent the society before
me legislature: f. A. Hassold, presi-
dent of the society; n. e. Hanson, sec
retary, and Chas. A. Howard, o. All
erdeen. Officers were elected by the
society as follows: President. Rev. f.
a. Hassold, OF Parkston. vice presi
dent, John Robertson, of Hot Springs:
secretary. N. Il. Hanson, of Brookings:
treasurer. II. N. Dybvig. of Cotton;
librarian, E. d. Cowles. of Nermilion.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-31
NAME COMMITTEE TO
END LABOR DISPUTE
Packing House Wage contro-
versy Is Now Said to Ar
pear Brighter.

WASHINGTON, u. G.. Jan. 26.-At thsp
first conference to-day with the presS.
dents mediation commission in an eff
fort to settle differences regarding naE
hours OF labor and other questions, rep
resentatiNes of the packers and thelr
employees appointed a Joint committee
of four to consider the whole problem.
The committee was instructed to re.
fer to the mediation commission any
questions on which they could not
reach al agreement. The commission
will name III outside mediator to con-
slider such questions.
Both the packers and employees said
after the meeting that progress had
been made, while Secretary Wilson,
chairman of the commission. said:
The situation is Very much brighter
and is in a fair way to a speedy add
juStment"
The cnnferecs named We're Carl Mey-
er and James G., Condor. for the pack
ers, and Frank p. Walsh and John Fitz.
patrick for the employees.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-31
TWO MEXEChNS SLAIN
IN CLASH ON BORDER
American Patrols Answer Shots
With Fatal Volleys in Scrap
Near Juarez.

JuareH, Mex, .'an. 2E.-TWo Mexican
soldiers were Killed last niSht during
the exchange of shots between Anleri-
can and Mexican patrols guarding the
~und according to Il statement OF
y Eendarme who was on duty last
night. He said The MeNicans were
killed when the first volley Was fired
across the river from the American
side.
FL Paso. Tex, Jan. 2s.-Four Mexi-
can sm;isgisrS and one American in
fantry man were wounded last night
when the Mexican and American river
patrols on opposite sides of the Rio
Gfande fired volley after volley at each
oth:r across the narrow ribbon of water
according to the official reports made
10 military headquarters on the Amer
lean and Mexican sides of the boundary
today.
Sugar smugglers attempting to carry
to Mexico a quantity of c~ontraband
sugar started the shooting affair. which
was continued for more than an hour
Just before midnight. The American
river patrol challenged the smugglers
who refused to halt. but continued to
wade the river. The patl oil fired several
shots al the sniugglers as they fled to
the Mexican side in the darkness.
Private Harry Lynn, of the infantry
company stationed at the international
bridge was the American soldier wound
ed. He will recover.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-31
MAJORITY OF men ARE
FIT FOR SERVICE
Per Cent of Those in
Glass One Accepted-S.
Dakota Takes Lead.

Watertown. s. D.. Jan. 2s.-Sixty per
cent of the men registered for military
service in C%odington county and
placed in Glass ! for the next draft are
being accepted for general military
service ON their physical examination.
according to statistics given out today
ny the chief clerk of the local exenp-
tloh board, bearing out d recent state
ment of Provost Marshal Genera!
that a greater percentage of
me called for the army IN South Da-
knta are physically fit than in any
other state.
ABOUT 10 per cent Of all registrants in
I"diieton county are placed in the first
Class, although some of these have
agricultural claims referred to the dis
triCt board
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-31
TELLS OF DISPOSITION
OF WAR LIBRARY FUND

Pierre, s. d., Jan. 25.-Subscribers tic
the war library fund throughout the
northwest have been somewhat curious
to know what disposition had been
made of the more thar 81, 100000 fund
contributed. DR.. Herbert Putnam, Ii
brarian of congress, as general direc-
tor of the American Library association
war service, under date of January 10
reports:
"Thirty-four buildings have been
erected at ~cantonments by a grant of
S32O,0O0 made from the Carnegie cor
poration. These buildings are 40 feet
wide and vary from 80 to 100 feet in
length. They are simple in design, but
usually more attractive both inside ana
out than any other camp buildings.
They are equipped with comfortable
chairs. This ecomes The central IL
blary. while every Y. NJ. G. \. hut,
knights Of Columbus building, Y. w. G.
A. house and base hospital is an Of
ficial branch Of tie ann library. over
i0o,00 volumes have thus far been pur-
chased from the war library fun and
more than 400,0 600 other volumes, do
mated by the public
1t is expected that at least 1000, 900
books will ultimately be purchased. DR..
Putnam reports the work now Well sys-
tematized and progressing satisfac-
toriiy.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-31
STATE COLLEGE STOCK
WINS MANY PRIZES

Brookings, S. D.. Jan. 26.-~State col
lese won first, second. third and fourth
prizes on Aberdeen Angus cattle in the
recent state improved live stock show
at Mitchell. Polo Boy, winner of first
place. a son Of the famous Black Poe,
was auctioned to j.. r. Spiers, of Rec
Heights, for 81, 1000, the largest amount
ever paid for an Angus bull at the
state sale. Judge Kennedy aid at
Mitchell that Polo Boy is the best bull
of his breed in the United States. Other
sons Of Black Poe We're also sold to
South Dakota buyers. Prof. j. w Will
son. head Of he animal husbandry de-
partment at state college, believes the
institution performs a real service for
the state in thus distributing high class
breeding stock among the farmers.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-31
coNVlcTS NOT WANTED
I'M AMERICAN ARMY

Aberdeen, S. D.. Jan. 26.--On Wed.
lesday two men appeared from water.
town and enlisted in the United States
army at the recruiting office for the
pakotas. here. On Thursday Lieuten-
ant Anshelm, in charge of the recruit
ing work, learned from a newsparel
tipping that a judge at WATERFOWL, be
iofe whom the men had been convicted
or s,eaiifis automobile tires, a given
mem the alternative of a term in the
state prison at Sioux Falls, or enlist
faent IN the army. and they had chosen
enlistment. The men had been sup
pled with transportation and had gone
10 Mllbank for 4 days visit with rela-
llVes before departing for jefferson
barracks. The army of the United
states is no place for criminals de
clared Lieutenant Anshelm, and he took
steps TO have the mems tickets and en-
i'st'nent papers cancelled. Army resu-
ia!lons prohibit acceptance of convicted
criminals for service in the army.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-31
SOUTH DAKOTA LIVE
STOCK is INCREASED

Pierre, s. d. Jan 2l.-According /
the assessors reports, South Dakota
not Included in the list that ale ;illu2
ing he production Of meat ANIMALS |
decrease. The reports show that dur
ing 1917 1,Sl9,C3S cattle were raised, an
Increase of 34S.O0o over the number
raised during 1916, while GlG.531 hogs
with an increase of 22,S39 over the pie
N1ous year, is recorded. Spurred by the
increasing demand and hisn prices cat
tie and hog producers over the state
have made every effort to increase their
production of these animals. Sheep
show the only reduction in production
Of meat animals in this state.
Despite the fact that a large number
OF the horses raised in this state have
been sent to the war front and also the
increasing use by farmers of The auto
mobile II the tractor. the reports
show an increase of 1921 horses over
the year of 1916.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-31
ATE RAW MEAT AND
BECAME SERIOUSLY III

Madison, S. d., Jan. 2%6.--From eating
sausage made from raw pork and beef
and mo- cooked thoroughly, but merely
smoked, six persons of h samily OF IN
B. Boyer, north of Madison, and several
neighbors who partook OF tho meat, are
suffering serious attacks of trichinosis.
None OF the cages are regarded as being
fatal, though all of them are considered
as serious ana will require six weeks or
more for their recovery. A child member
OF the family who was in a hospital for
appendicitis developed the disease, and
the mother, who was caring for her.
also was SICK. They We're removed to
their home, however. and all are under
the care OF a physician and trained
nurse.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-31
WATERFOWL FARMERS
PLAN TO GROW BETS

Watertown, S. D., IAN. 26.-Farmers
IN the vicinity of Watertown have
signed up contracts with the Minnesota
Sugar company for the planting and
cultivation of over 1000 acres of sugar
beets next summer. with the object of
demonstrating to capital known to be
seeking q new field ~for.tlle manufacture
Of sugar. that the northeastern part of
inc state has the climatic and soil re-
quirements and it's farmers the willing.
ness to support a beet sugar ractorv.
The company set the limit at 1000.
Success of the experiment fields near
here last summer has aroused the wide
spread interest in sugar beet produc-
ton.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-31
WANT LEGISLATURE TO
MEET IN SPECIAL

Aberdeen. s. u, Jaui. %. -Men,oers
of the Aberdeen Commercial club UNI
animously adopted a resolution recon-
mending u special session of the state
legislature for tae purpose of enacting
adequate legislation to meet wartime
eyigencies.
l.. Y. Van Slyke, chairman of the
legislative committee. presented the
proposition to the members OF the club,
and outlined the needs of such legisla-
sion.
The suggestion was embodied i'll the
following resolution:
BE it resolved, That whereas u
entrance in the worlds war found US
without adequate state laws fer the
preservation of foodstuffs. the police
protection of property o. adequate
control over the distribution of sup
plies; and whereas, the ~
this state beyond the necessities {
acme consumption should be applied l.
the successful prosecution OF the wal:
Therefore we recommend a special
session OF the legislature convened for
the purpose Of enacting adequate legls-
lation TO meet existing ~eXigcncies.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-31
GAS COMPANY SEEKS
INCREASE IN RATES

Watertown, S. d., Jan. 26.-Deve,op-
ment of Il hot fight between the CITY
council and the Watertown Gas COM
pany is promised in the Gas COMPANIES
request. now in the hands of the public
utilities committee for a 33 1-3 per cent
increase IN the rates for gas now being
charged the consumer. If the franchise
Were amended to allow the increase
asked, So per 1000 cubic feet would be
charged for gas.
The Gas company bfames the RISING
price OF supplies due to the war. Shut
ting Town of the plant was limited by
lhe president OF the company If the
request for a raise in rates is denied
An offer was made to sell to the city
but no price fixed. A special meetinc
of the council has been called 10 con-
slider the claims of the company.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-31
WIDOW TO RECEIVE
FULL SHARE OF ESTATE

Sioux Falls, s.. D.. Jan. 25.-Mrs.
Henrietta Var Gerpen, widow of Frank
X. Van Gerpen, will receive her full
interest in the estate. according to a
decision of the supreme cour of south
Dakota, just rendered. The estate is
estimated at $25. 00O. and the Widows
share will be 40 per cent of this, or
about $4,000.
When Van Gerpen died, after having
retired from his farm near Lennox, hts
widow is said to have been induced by
other heirs to sign a contract by which
she can give up her rights in the estate.
the homestead and a claim for $4,000,
which she had loaned Van Gerpen. upon
payment to her by the heirs of tina
amount. 1t was afterward charged in
her behalf that advantage had been
taken of her grief, age. inexperience and
similar conditions. to deprive her of her
portion OF the estate. Her guardian
brought suit which resulted in the
lower court setting aside the contract
and restoring to the widow her prop
erty.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-31
TWO MEN ARE CHARGED
WITH BEING DESERTERS

Parker, S. D., Jan. 25.-Henry Rang
and Dan Lunning, two Turner county
soldiers who lave been in training at
camp Funston. were arrested on .i.are
es OF being absent from their duties
without leave. The arrests were made
upon receipt of Il telegram from the
commanding officer at Camp Funston.
Members OF the military police took
them back. where they viii face the
charge.
The young men evidently were I'M
aware of the seriousness of their Of
Tense. They explained that they wanted
to see the folks at home and had no
inteation of permanently leaving the
army.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-31

The well known Bodleian library at
Oxford was augmented by Sir Thomas
Rodiey. While there had been a uni
versity library, 1t was meager until
1898. when Sir Thomas started to in
terest many in his project and by 1902
1T contained about 1000 Volumes, and
on his death he Dsqueathed most OF
his fortune to maintain It,. Among
others who contributed was Lord Fair
fax. Bodley was knighted by James /.
Its oriental manuscripts are unsur-
passed In the world
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-31
DIRECTOR OF
PUBLICITY FOR DAN

Washington, D.. c.. Jan. 2s.-Frank
r. Wilson, former Sioux City newspa.
per man. has been named by secretary
McAdoo, director OF publicity for the
new Liberty loan. Mr.. Wilson's ad-
vancement is due in part to friendship
of Herbert Quick, OF the farm loan
board, another Iowa man: also E.. T.
Meredith, Of Des Aofn.s.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-31
NEWSPAPER MEN TO
MEET AT MITCHELL

Mitchell, S. D., Jan. 26.-Word was
received here today of the choice of
Mitchell as the scene of the next con-
vention of the South Dakota Press as
ISOLATION, to be held February IA and
Is. The present officers of the asso-
citation, who ordered the meeting here,
-are: NJ. NJ. Bennett, Yankton, presi-
dent; Fl. A.. Sturgiss, Beresford, first
vice president; Dean Trippler, Canova,
second vice president; j. f. Halliday,
Iroauois, secretary.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-31
FIND SHARKS TEETH
WHILE DIGGING WELL

Mitchell. S. D., Jan. 2$.--Sharks
teeth. the remains OF the glacial age,
we're pumped out of the trial well being
sunk to the sandstone level for the city
by r. j. Jamison. Six or eight of them
were found in the sane pumped from
the 1853 foot level.
This is added proof of the govern
ment geological assertion that South
Dakota was at one time covered by a
glacier which Travelled from the north
covering what Is known as the great
plains.
Some of the teeth are in perfect eon-
dition and some of them seem to have
a small part of the jawbone still on
the teeth.
"Thi is the fourth we'll in which !
have found sharks teeth said Mr..
Jamison. One of these is In McCook
county, two in Miner. county but this IS
The first sandstone that | know of TO
contain sharks teeth. The other wells
in which they were found We're 2ao to
300 feet deep and in loose, coarse sea
r .an1 ~
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-31
BANKER LOSES CASE
IN THE SUPREME COURT
Convicted Of Irregular Banking
Practices He Faces Term
in Penitentiary.

T2tertown, s. D.. Jan. 25.-Emil \.
syverson, formerly president OF the
Commercial bank of Watertown and OK
the State Bank OF Bancroft. has lost III
his appeal to the supreme court OF
South Dakota to have set aside the
serdict of the circuit court in kinesbarE
county holding Inn guilty efillegal
practices as president OF the Bancroft
bank for which he was sentenced 10
serve two and d half years in Ii penl-
Tertiary. The decision of h lower
court was upheld.
Syverson was found guilty on the
charge of receiving deposits after the
State Bank of Bancroft was insolVent
at the July term of court in DeSmet
as a result of actions begun by the
state after the institution was taken
over by the state banking department
Syverson appealed and his case has
been before the supreme court since
that time. Pending the decision he has
been engaged in the insurance business
in this city. .
Attorneys for Mr.. Syverson stated
they would move for a %rehearing Of
the appeal before the supreme court
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-31

-Four hundred and twenty-three
buildings. valued at sci. 100, 1000. have
been acquired by the Young Mem's
Christian association of North Amer
lea during the last l6 years. The or
g~anizatton 10Y has 7s2 buildings,
valued at S3.3o0.000. In 1915 1t opened
23 new buildings, valued at SO, 900. 900.
IN the United States.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-31
FORBADE HIS CHILDREN
TO JOIN RED CROSS

Pierre, S. D.. Jan. 2S.-Yellow paint
and 'anti-kaiser mottoS greeted Fred
Rhoda, Il farmer near peGrey, this
county, when he walked out of his
home. and among The statements left
sor him was a warning that the party
would come again If he did not soon see
he error of his way. The refusal of
Rhoda to do anything in the way of
helping along war activities was COM
non neishborhood talk. but was al
lowed to stop at talk, until II is alleged,
ne compelled three OF his children who
attended "A Red Cross social, and who
Joined the organization. to go back and
demand HI return OF the money they
paid in. and have their names stricken
from the roll
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-31
THREATEN
WAR ON RUSSIA
Demand That BoIshevists
Cease Supplying Arms and
Aiding Rioters in
Finland.

senate has sent an %ultilnatun TO the
Russian government demanding that
Russia cease supplying arms to Finnish
rioters who assisted by Russian SOL
diers are committing acts of violence
every day. or otherwise wal will be pro-
claimed Immediately. The Russian an
sWer Just published contains a promise
to demand that the arms he returned.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-31
Ricr,Nc IN 4

Madrid. Jan. 26.-Eumors Of disorders
In Barcelona are confirmed by reports
reaching here which state that groups.
of women started riots demanding
cheaper food prices. The government
has suspended constitutional guaran.
tees in the province of Barcelona.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-31

European manufacturers Of small fire
arms nave placed an order In Memphis
Ior chartered red gum blocks for the
making Of gunstocks. This is To he a
substitute for walnut. which leaped into
such demand when the wan broke out.
Among gun manufacturers there has
been the belief that walnut alone was
suitable for gunstocks. which required
tensile strength and sm~oothness.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-31
keep SOUTH DAKOTA
TROOPS IN ONE BODY
Senator Johnson Secures Order
From War Department =
Camp Cody Boys Notified.

Washington. Jan. Ex-senator John
son, after 4 conference with the wal
department, has sent a message TO
certain members OF the First South
Dakota cavalry at Camp Cody that
the part of the regiment which has
heen unassigned would he assigned to
one of the new regiments now being
organized. This VIII serve TO keep to-
gether those troops which haze been
on detached duty and assigned.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-31
RAILROAD BRIDGE
DESTROYED BY FIRE

Woonsocket, 8. d.. Jan. 2S.-A fire
If unknown origin partly destroyed "A
bridge across Sand creek on the Mil
waukee railroad about eight miles
north OF this city Thursday night.
The Sioux City-Aberdeen passenger
No. 1903 passed through here at 1854
i. m.. and when 1t reached the site
Of the bridge the fire was under good
Roadway. The fire was e~xtinguished
by the train crew, but the bridge was
too badly damaged to be crossed, n
the train returned to this city. The
bridge was repaired sufficiently to be
crossed and altar q wait OF eight hours
the weary Aberdeen passengers were
again on their way.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-31
REMPFER BELIEVES He
IS MUCH ABUSED MAN
70 Prosecute Men Who Drove
Him Out of Mitchell-Gets
Threatening Letter.

Mitchell. S. d.. Jan. 2S.-Wiiliam G.
Rempfer. Parllston attorney M execu-
tive secretary OF the South Dakota
branch of the Peoples Society for
Democracy and Terms OF peace. is a
much. he believes. mistieated man. A
threat against his life, made in an
anonymous letter, has caused him to
SELF.
The letter. which Rempfer says came
from Mitchell. aid
The treatment which YOU received
during your recent visit TO Mitchell
meets our hearty approval. Take fair
warning. Walk the straight and narrow
path. Don't try to start anything. You
nave already started enough. One more
peep from you and your light goes out.
"(Signed) n. X
Following the receipt OF the letter
Rempfer issued "A long statement in
which he says that he has been called
a traitor. a prO-Germhn and a peace
at-any- price man. when nothing is
farther from the truth. The letter, he
says. is the result OF character ass
nation misrepresentation by news
papers which seek to ruin him.
Rempfer denies that he has in my
way interfered with the prosecution
of the war or that he is al obstruction
list. lie says his only crime has been
the PRONUNCIATION and agitation OF
terms finally accepted by President
Wilson as those OF the nation.
Following the receipt OF the letter
threatening his life Rempfer sent sew
eral friends here 10 trace 1t down and
to find The names OF his abductors who
carried him out OF Mitchell Wednes-
day. He has also engaged a lawyer here
to prosecute the men for him and
claims that he is going to fight to a
finish, denying that he can "Ku kluk
Klanlike' he carried away and made
to stay away from here.
Hearing of his determination to fight
the matter, friends have urged him TO
stay away from Mitchell, as there has
beer considerable talk of mob law in
case he is found In the city. Disinclina-
ton on the part of the police to mix IN
the affair has caused some apprehen-
sion for his life in case he appears mere.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-31
MODERN WooDMEN TO
HOME MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

WATERFOWL, >. ~. Jan.
We're mace Ior q D's class adoftlon IN
hera On March n ri = conference of
200 delegates from 80 WoodTaen camps
in the northeastern part of South Da-
kotr Practically every town in this
part OF ts;a state is launching an ener-
eetic membership drive i'm an effort to
secure over 800 applicants. Arrange
officers here for the initiation. A. l..
snerin or THIS cry, was made chalr-
it"n "
sAoN MAsEo
REFUSED THESE PAPERS
Sioux Falls, S. D., Jan. 2S.-At the
meeting here of county and state sher-
ifs. members Of the state council of
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-31

Mr.. aud Mrs. Young. Of Carrollton.
tsa., have four children who have only
Two birthdays; the elder two are twins
and the Younger two, though born
four Years apart, have their birthday
on the same day OF the year and we're
born even at the same hour.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-31

Japan's ambitious plan for making
~ railways broad Eauged win take un-
III 1913 for completion. 1t IL estimated,
snd will Q = something Ike 500, u0o.-