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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1899-08-04
WEEKS HAPPENINGS
SOUTH DAKOTA EVENTS IN A
CONDENSED FORM.
Writ of Habeas Corpus Applied for
by Capt. Grant HI. Tod Is Denied
and His Attorneys Have Given
Notice OF Appeal-Other Items.
Appeal to the Supreme Court,

AppCStA W Juc supreme SOurC.
The writ of habeas corpus was denied in
Deadwood Tuesday in the case of the
State of Nebraska against Grant II.
Tod and notice was Immediately given of
an appeal to the Supreme Court by T0d's
attorneys Capt. Tod was released under
$500 bonds, a stay of proceedings for ten
days having been granted. In the trial
several queer legal proceedings were
brought out on the part of the plaintiff.
1t was shown that the complaint had been
issued irregularly at York, Neb., the error
being sufficient to throw the case out
of the South Dakota court. Sheriff
Lancaster of York County stated
that he did not see Gov. Lee at Pierre
when he got the requisitioh papers
to take Tod to Nebraska, but that the pa
pers were delivered by the Governors pri-
vate secretary. 1t is alleged that the Gov
ernor had a number of papers signed
ahead and that the issuing of them is often
given over to his secretary. On this spe-
cial occasion Gov, Lee, it is stated, was at
his home in Verrlillion and knew nothing
of the transaction. The defense will make
strong plea that the action in granting
the papers of eXtradition for Capt. Tod
was not according to the statute, since it
is necessary for the Governor to satisfy
himself thoroughly before issuing such
papers that the complaint is sufficient.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1899-08-04
WAR HEROES ON LAND
FIRST NEBRASKA ENCAMPED AT
THE PRESIDE.
Marched from the Transport to the
Camping Grounds Through Im-
mcnse Throngs of Cheering Peo-
plc--Other Items.
Nebraskans Land.


San Francisco: The Nebraska regiment
came ashore Monday morning and went
Sinto camp at the Presidio, preparatory to
'being mustered out. Immense crowds
lined the streets and cheered the war worn
veterans.
Flags and bunting streamed from nearly
every building and many people along the
line of march carried American flags
which waved constantly as the veterans
marched toward the Preside. Whistles
verse constantly blown from the time the
men started on the march till they passed
from the business section of the city into
the fashionable residence quarter along
Vanness Avenue and out to the Presido.
Added to the noise of the whistles was
that of the changing of bells, firing of can
non and the explosion Of fireworks. Mar
ket Street had been cleared of all traffic
and it was near 10 o'clock before the head
of the procession turned into that thor
oughfare. Gen. Sbafter had provided an
escort of artillery, and this body of SOL
'diers, with band, headed the procession.
AS the regimental officers Of the Nebras-
kans turned into Market Street a mighty
cheer was given. The band came next,
playing lively airs, then followed the men,
'attired in campaign uniforms. The SOL
diers looked very we'll as they marched
along, and their soldierly appearance
brought forth much favorable comment.
The men were cheered to the echo as
hey proceeded along the lire of march,
but the sight of the battle flag of the Ne
'braskans seemed to arouse all the enthusi-
.asm the spectators could muster. The
hospital corps brought up the rear Of the
Nebraska Regiment, and seated in wagons
were several wounded men.
Then came the Utah Light Artillery,
headed by Maj. Grant. A band followed,
then came the diminutive mascot of the
Utah boys, a little chap of perhaps 13 years,
-attired in the uniform of the regiment and
carrying silver fagon. Bringing up the
rear of the procession was Troop F, Sixth
Cavalry, and the Third Artillery.
In the reviewing stand on Van Ness Az
.enue was Gen. Shafter, Gov. Poynter of
Nebraska and several members of his staff,
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson and their
friends and ladies. AS the Nebraska and
Utah boys passed the stand they cheered
for Shafter and Gov. Poynter, and the gen.
tlemen and ladies returned the compli-
ment by saluting and waving handker-
chiefs and flags.
Everything was in readiness for the re-
ception of the soldiers at the Presidio. The
camp had been pertially prepared for them
and by night they were comfortably quar-
tered. They will remain in camp until
mustered out the exact date not having
been determined.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1899-08-04
CHAMBERS in UNITED STATES
Chief Justice Leaves Samoa and
Arrives in San Erancisco

Chief Justice Leaves Samoa and
Arrives in San Francisco.
San Francsco Chief Justice w. L.
Chambers of~Samoa, arrived here July 2S.
He is on four months leave, but says
that his business in the United States is of
such nature that he will probably not re-
turn to Apia.
In an interview Mr.. Chambers said
"All is now quiet in Samoa, but cannot
answer for the future. Both Mataafa and
N1alietoa affect to be satisfied with the
present arrangement. l am sure Malietoa
is sincere. He has never been ambitious
for the kingship, while Mataafa has many
years thirsted for power and will not be
easily satisfied. With respect to the future,
l can say little. The commission has en-
deavored to eliminate from the original
arrangement all of the features that have
appeared faulty or weak. Those sections
have simply been struck out, leaving moth
ing in their places. What will rob the
whole document of proper, effectiveness is
the tripartite treaty under which it will
have to operate. l am sure that no gov
ernment in Samoa will succeed under such
an arrangement. The sooner the powers
see this and formulate some correction the
better for all concerned
The chief justice left the island because
the high commission would not guarantee
the enforcement of his DEGREES.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1899-08-04
AN UNFORTUNATE AFFAIR.
Arrest of John Ecklund for Acct
dental Killing of q Boy.

dental Killing of Boy.
John Ecklund of Lead has been arrested
on papers gotten out by Michael Rasmus-
sen, for the killing of his 13-year-old son
last winter. The circumstances about the
case are rather peculiar. Ecklund is an
employe of the Homestake Company and
is the father of large family. Last No
vember he went out for a hunt on Box
Elder, and when near the home of Ras-
mussen, he saw something move in a
clump of bushes and fired at the OBJ
ject. 1t proved to be the son of Ras-
mussen, who was struck by the bullet in
the chest and was instantly killed. The
father threatened arrest at the time, but
the matter was fixed up by Eclllund agree
ing to pay certain amount of money from
his monthly wages. The coroner's jury
exonerated him from any blame in the
shooting. The unfortunate affair seemed
to be the starting point for series of
calamties which have befallen Ecklund
and his family. He has had continued
sickness in his family and sustained an in
jury to his hand which laid him up for
some time from working in the mine. He
has been unable to meet his agreement Of
money with Rasmussen. Ecklund tried to
commit suicide once, and he feels terribly
over the matter. The sympathy of the
people is with him.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1899-08-04
FEVER AT NEWPORT NEWS.
Yellow Jack Appears in the National
Soldiers Home,

Soldiers Home.
Newport News: There arc thirty cases
of what is believed to be yellow fever at
the National Soldiers Home at Hampton.
and three deaths from the disease were re-
ported Sunday. Newport News and
Hampton will quarantine against the Sol
ders' Home. The Government authorities
at Old Point have already adopted this
step and no strangers are allowed to enter
the reservation. Quarantine Officer Hob
son, of this port, went to the Soldiers
Home and verified the statement that there
are now thirty cases of the disease at the
the home and that there were three deaths
from the malady Sunday. While no one
outside of the Soldiers Home knew any
thing about the existence of yellow fever
until Saturday, it is said the disease made
its appearance three days before. The
most rigid quarantine regulations will be
enforced to prevent the spread of the mall
ady. The news has created great excite
ment in Newport News, Old Point and
Hampton. There are 1000 old veterans at
the home.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1899-08-04
Charged with Election Fraud.

Fred Brooks and James Finn, two
farmers living in the northwestern part of
Codington County, were held to the Cir
cult Court, charged with election fraud.
The case is a novel one. 1t appears
school election was held in District No 2S
fer the election of clerk; there We're two
candidates, Fred Brooks and Joseph
Ronde; in the count of votes James Finn
acted as teller, and announced the vote as
Is for Brooks and 6 for Ronde. Nothing
more was thought of the matter till several
days after, neighbors of Ronde expressed
surprise at the result stating they had
voted for him. So far there have been
thirteen voters who testified they voted for
Ronde. Finn and Brooks waived examin.
alton
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1899-08-04
Cannot Get EQUIPMENT.

At the Governors Office it is claimeu
that there is misstatement of facts in a
recent special from Deadwood, as the
reason that no militia organizations are
being formed in the State. The article
gives as the reason that the Governor re-
fuses to authorize any such organization.
The real fact, as stated by Secretary
Ayres, is that when the South Dakota
troops were sent to the front the equip
ment of the old Guard We're taken along,
with the exception of few old and useless
guns, and that while the Governor has
made several applications to the War De-
partment for new equipments for the or
ganization of a National Guard in the State
he has been nable to obtain them.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1899-08-04
WRECK ON THE ERIE.
Proves Not as Serious as Was at
First Expected.

First Expected.
Point Jervis, N. Y: The accident on
the Erie road growing out of the landslide
mile east of LackaweXen was not as seri-
Dus as at first reported. Only the fireman
and engineer of the derailed engine of the
westbound Chicago express, which turned
over on the track, were killed, though
number of the passengers on the vestibule
passenger train for Buffalo and Cleveland
were injured, none, however, fatally.
There were twenty on the injured list.
The wreck, which occurred shortly before
midnight Sunday. was preceded by
cioudburst and storm which lasted two
hours. A section of the bank fell on the
eastbound track directly in front of the
freight train. Several trees went down
with the rocks and earth, and the freight
cars and engine were turned over directly
road, just as the Chicago express put in an
appearance, running at the rate of fifty miles
an hour. The engine of the express train
crashed into the wreck and the baggage
car, combination buffet car and two Pull
man sleepers were piled up on the tracks
Immediately in front of the wrecked freight
cars. The first sleeper was split into two
parts as result of the accident, and the
passengers were thrown thirty feet down
bank. Fire at once broke out and four
cars of the express train and nine of the
freight cars were burned. All the passen-
gers were clad only in their night clothing,
and they were shivering with the cold.
Some were bleeding and moaning, but all
were dazed. Word was telegraphed to
Port Jervis. A relief train was at once
arranged for and three doctors and several
trained nurses returned FOR the purpose
of caring for those needing immediate as
distance. After several hours search the
bodies of Engineer Outwater and Fireman
Sells, were found under their engine. Both
bodies had been burned to the waist.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1899-08-04
A MYSTERY NO MORE.
Killing of Charles A. Brant in ST
T,oI,is n Wear Aro Solved

Killing OF Charles "A. Brant in ST.
Louis a Year Ago Solved.
st. Louis: The murder of Charles A.
Brant, a stenographer in the employ of the
Wagner Electric Company of st. Louis,
more than year ago is no longer mys-
terry. AS coolly as though he was relating
the most trivial occurrence, James O'Con-
nor, % years old, his hair black as coal,
eyes boodshot and with the general de-
meanor of a typical tough, sat in the office
of Chief of Police Campbell and told the
story of the holdup and murder of Brant
He confessed his own part in the crime,
but declared that the shots which caused
Brant's death were fired by Edward He'll
man and Harry Morris. Not detail of the
holdup and tragedy were left untold.
O'Connor was apparently as calm as any
of his listeners. O'Connor was arrested in
Cincinnati and brought here by Detective
Sheylin of st. Louis. Helman and Nor
ris are now in the State Prison at jefferson
Citv
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1899-08-04
Chamberlain Bow Gets It.

Thirty-three young men made applica-
ton to Congressman Burke to take ex-
animation for. entrance into West Point
Academy, but there were only seventeen
who made their appearance at Mitchell.
OF this number but seven were able to pass
the physical examination. Oscar E.
Stuart of Chamberlain stood first in the
examination, his markings in the branches
aggregating oil points. He was notified
by Mr.. Burke of his appointment. He will
present himself at West Point Aug. %
for admission. Emil Lawson of Mitchell
alternate should he decide to accept.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1899-08-04
Surveyors Burned Out.

Surveyor General Morris of Huron has
received letter from w. F. Pettigrew,
deputy United States Surveyor, now on the
Sioux Indian Reservation completing sur
vey contracts, saying that their camp was
destroyed by fire a few days since, himself
and men being absent at the time and only
saving such clothing as they had with
them. The loss to Mr.. Pettigrew is very
severe, as all his field notes, memoranda,
instructions from the department. etc., to-
gether with one instrument, wagons, tents,
camp equipments, clothing, supplies, etc.,
were destroyed.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1899-08-04
PROTESTED HIS INNOCENCE.
Children of Luetgert Proclaim 1t to
the Last.

Children of Luetgert Proclaim 1t to
the Last.
Chcago: Thousands of persons Sunday
attended the funeral of Adolph L. Luet-
CERT, the wife murderer, who died at Joliet
Penitentary. Prominent in the group
about the bier at the Northwest Turner
Hall were Luetgert's three children, near
a floral pillow with the inscription "Our
fathers words: Il am innocent Law
renee Harmon, former counsel for Luet-
CERT, delivered an address, at the close of
which he said: ''He is dead, but his wife
lives. call upon Louisa Luetgert, the
missing woman for whom he suffered
without ever utteriug an unkind word re-
garding her, to come forth and remove the
unmerited stain from the name of the father
and her innocent Children
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1899-08-04
OWNERSHIP OF WIND CAVE
Belongs to the Government Accord

Belongs to the Government Accord
ing to Latest Decision.
The Commissioner of the General Land
Office at Washington has forwarded to the
Deadwood Land Office copy of his decs-
ison in the wind Cave case" 1t holds.
that neither party in the case is entitled to
the cave. The ground is not mineralized
for mineral location, which throws out
the South Dakota Mining Company, and
according to the decision Mcdonald, the
defendant, has not acted in good faith in
his homestead entry and his location is
Cancelled. The Commissioner recommends
that the cave be taken charge of by the
Government and converted into public
resort. The case vii! be appealed by both
contestants to the Secretary of the Intefior
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1899-08-04
MARKET QUOTATIONS.

ChIcngo-Cattle, common to prime,
$500 to 5000; hogs, shipping grades,
$500 to $4.15; sheep, fair to choice, $500
to So.25; wheat, No. red, Toe to Tic;
corn. No. 2, &c to 33c; oats. No. 2, 23c
to 25c; rye, No. 2, SIC to 53c; butter,
choice creamery, 16c to 1Sc; eggs, fresh.
lie to l3c; potatoes choice new, 25c to
Soc per bushel
lndIanapolis-Cattle, shipping, $500 to
$5.15; hogs. choice light, $2.75 to $4.75;
sheep. common to prime $3.25 to $4.75;
wheat, No. red, 66c to Csc; corn, No. 2
white, 33c to 34c; oats, No. 2 white. PIE
to 29c
ST. Louis-Cattle. $3.50 to 5000; hogs,
$500 to $4.75; sheep. $500 to $4.75;
wheat, No. ?. Tic to 73c, corn, No. 2
yellow, 3lc to 33c; oats, No 2, Pie to 23c:
rye. No. 2. 53c to 55c.
Cincinnati-Catte s.. 80 to Sc. so; hogs,
$500 to $780, sheep, $3.50 to $4.5U;
wheat, No. 2, G9c to 7Oc; corn. No. 2
mixed. 35c to Soc; oats, No mixed, 26c
to 2Sc; rye. No. ., 5Sc to GOc
Detroit-Cattle, $3.50 to $500; hogs,
$500 to $3.50; sheep, $3.50 to $4.7o;
wheat, No. =. Tic to 73c; corn. No.
yellow. 3ic to 3Gc; oats, No. 2 white, 2Sc
to 3Oc; rye. :,5c to SIC.
ToIedu-Wheat, No. 2 mixed, 72c to
73c; corn. No. 2 mixed, 33c to 35c; oats,
No. mixed. 24c to 2Gc; rye, No. ., 52c
to 53c; clover seed new. $3.95 to $4.O5.
Observation-Disclosures, No. 2 spring, Tic
to 73c; corn, No. 3, 32c to 33c; oats, No.
white, 24c to &c; rye. No. l, SIC to 53c;
barley, No. 2, 39c to 41c; pork, mess,
$S.75 to 1925.
Buffalo--Cattle, good shipping steers,
$500 to $5.75; hogs, common to choice,
So. 3.25 to $500; sheep, fair to choice weth-
ers. $3.50 to $5.25; lambs, common to
extra, $3.50 to $3.50
New York-Cattle. S325 to $5.75; hogs,
$500 to $5.25; sheep, $500 to $5.25;
wheat, No. red, tic to 7Sc; corn, No. 2,
3Sc to 39c; oats, No. 2, 27c to 29c; butter,
creamery. 15c to 10c; eggs. Western, lac
| to 16c.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1899-08-04
Paris aomes for Girl stunents.

There are "a Paris four British and
American homes" largely supported by
private subscriptions and under the
supervision of ladies, most of whom,
being wealthy, give their services free
of charge. Young women students and
workers can obtain at low prices the
comforts Of home and that kindly in
terest, supervision and advice so much
needed by those who seek to make
their way in art, music or other pur-
suits.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1899-08-04
Otis and MCKINLEY.

Washington: About ten days ago Sec
retary Alger cabled Otis, saying there was
some criticism in the American press, but
assuring him he had the entire confidence
of the Secretary of War and the Admins
tration. AS far as known at the War De-
partment the only messages sent by Nc
Kinley to Otis were those which have been
made public, and consisted of commenda-
tory words Of the General and the troops in
the field for what they had accomplished.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1899-08-04
Only a Baby Is Left,

There was a sad death at Black Hawk,
in Pennington County, on July %. John
Anderson died of eryspelas after suffering
some time. His wife died five days pre-
vious with the same disease. Two of the
four children died a year ago. A baby 4
months old is left.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1899-08-04
Insulted a Girl.

A gambler named Burns made insulting
proposals to Miss Minnie Bailey at Aber-
deem one evening recently. He was fol-
lowed by Ed Hall, her brother-in-la
who overlook Burns near the postoffce.
A big crowd gathered instantly and cries
of Lynch him!" were heard. Several
men struck Burns. but he escaped and ran
into the Sherman House, nearby. Hastily
the police interviewed and kept back the
crowd until Burns escaped or he would
have suffered severe injuries, perhaps
death, at the hands of the infuriated citi-
ZenS
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1899-08-04
Wilder Monument Completed.

Chattanooga, Tenn: The Wilder mon
ument in Chickamauga Park has been
completed and the Wilder Brigade Associ-
alton, composed Of old Federal soldiers in
Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee,
will dedicate the monument on Sept. 20
Gov. Mount of Indiana has accepted an in
YitatiOn to deliver an address
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1899-08-04
Chamberlain's Harvest Carnival.

Chamberlain will have harvest home
festival. The committee was appointed to
solicit funds for the purpose of carrying out
an elaborate program for the entertain
ment of the city's guests. 1t is the inten-
tion to arrange good purses for all sorts of
races and games, and the harvest of sports
will occupy the entire time of Sept 2, 3
and 4, for which $1,000 will be subscribed
by the local business men. Among the
events will be chariot race.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1899-08-04
Successful Teachers, Institute.

The joint teachers institute at Hot
Springs was one of the most successful
normal institutes ever conducted in the
State, and was largely attended and much
enjoyed by the teachers. About $50 teach
erS, were present all of whom had planned
on remaining to attend the State Educa-
tional Association. 1t is the first time that
the State association has net in the Hills,
hence it is an opportunity that they do not
want to miss.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1899-08-04
Laborers Deceived in Guatemala.

San Francisco: j. j. Noel, colored
man from New Orleans, who arrived here
on the steamer Colon, says that he and $50
others went to Guatemala to work ON the
Northern Railway under the belief that
they were to receive Sc per day. Instead,
they were given S1.50 day and their food
was insufficient.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1899-08-04
Fire Causes Great Loss,

Joliet, ILL.,: Fire destroyed the great fan
room of the converter i'll the Federal Steel
Company's plant. The destruction of the
fan room, which supplies the air for the
plant, will necessitate the closing of the
mills for two weeks and $500 men will
be idle. The loss on the building and ma
chinery is $4,000, but the loss to the COM
pany will be many times this amount, on
account of the delay in getting out the
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1899-08-04
Census of Porto Rico.

Washington: 1t is expected that CEN
sus of Porto Rico will be taken about the
same time census of Cuba is made. The
basis may be very complete census taken
by the Spanish Government about year
before the war, which the United States
authorities have found very reliable,
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1899-08-04
MONSTER TEXAS ROUNDUP.
Six Hundred Thousand Head to Be
Handled by One Company.

Hahu1cu by One Cofnpahy.
Chicago: John V. Farwell, who owns
immense tracts of land in the Panhandle
in Texas, verfes the report that he is in
terested in the proposed combination deal
by which the promoters Of the consolidated
Cattle Company expect to round up 100000
head of cattle on the big ranches of West
.ern Texas and Eastern New Mexico for
breeding, fattening and marketing. Swift
& Co., Chicago packers, who some time
ago were reported as having invested $780,
900 in Texas cattle, are credited with pre-
pairing to invest Sl,Oo0,OOO in a similar
Enannor
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1899-08-04
Fatal Gas Explosion.

Hazleton, Pa: By an explosion of gas
at the coliery of Cox Bros. & Co., at Der
ringer, ten miles from here, Morris Slough
of Weston was killed and six other men
seriously injured
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1899-08-04
Cattle Burned to Death.

The first shipment of beef cattle from
Pierre started for st. Paul July %. Two
cars were sent out and fifteen miles east of
Pierre one of the ears was discovered to be
ablaZe. Part of the cattle were got out
but twelve head were burned. After the
living cattle had been got out the burning
car was ditched.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1899-08-04
Killed by a Wire Fence.

Jonas Anderson, a prosperous farmer
living in Kingsbury County, met death by
accident. While loosening a barbed wire
fence surrounding his pasture one of the
wires snapped, and striking Mr.. Anderson
on the wrist cut deep cash and parted
the large arteries. Before he could free
himself from the wires he became faint
from loss of blood and died soon after
wards, the remains being found by a
neighbOr.