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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-02-13
NUMBER 20.

ground is frozen very solid, and holes
are drilled in to a certain depth and
then an explosive is inserted. Great
chunks of dirt are thus removed and
hauled off. AS soon as the men reach
below the frost line they expect to
make good Roadway. The basement
will be 32x100 feet and it will take
a great deal Of work to complete it
for cementing. 1t would seem that
it would oe rather costly to dig the
basement at this time of the year,
but, in reality, it is much cheaper
than if the company waited until
spring, as labor is not so scarce as
it will be then and the men are
willing to work for a little less to
give them something to do until
warmer weather opens up. Mr..
Dickson, who is at the head Of the
enterprise, said that the building
was to be completed and ready for
occupancy by the 1st of April. The
Milwaukee road will doubtless build
a sidetrack to the wholesale house
for the easier handling Of the mer-
chandise.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-02-13
The Journals Account.

Sioux City Journal, 6: Confronted
with the evidences OF his guilt,
Charles N. Tenney, chief mailing
clerk in the Sioux City postof1ce,
and secretary Of the local examining
board of the civil service commission,
last night made a clear confession to
his guilt on the charge of embezzling
and rihing letters in the United
States mails, and was bound oyer to
the United States court by United
States Commissioner T. G. Hender-
son in a bond of so, 500. In default
Of the payment of the bond he is now
a prisoner in the Woodbury. county
Jail.
The detection of the theft and the
Apprehension of the criminal resulted
from the shrewd detective work of
Postoffice Inspector E.. P. Craig, as
sisted by Inspectors W. L. Reid and
E. S. Leland, of St. Louis. Within
one week the three government ex-
perts sized up the whole case and Sc
cured their man without a single flaw
in their work.
DecOy letters containing marked
currency of different amounts, mailed
by the inspectors in the Sioux City
p%ostotfice. were found in the posses
sion or the suspected man, who,
when he found how complete was the
evidence against him. at once frankly
confessed that b. had been taking
money out Of letters mailed in the
Sioux City postofice.
Last evening Inspectors Reid anC
Leland followed Tenney when he left
the %postoftice a little before 7 O'Clock,
and saw him open letters right on
the street, and after showing their
contents in one pocket crush up the
envelope in another pocket. This was
the last link in their chain OF evil
dence, and they promptly took him
into custody.
When seen --at the county Jail last
evening the self-confessed embezzle1
refused to make any statement and
showed no signs Of emotion. For
some time complaints have been COM
ing into the Sioux City %rostofice of
letters containing money which are
mailed here but never reached their
destination. These complaints were
received even before Postmaster Bad
gerow took charge Of the office six
months ago. The complaints were
communicated to the department at
Washington, and Inspector E. P.
Craig, Of this postal district, was de-
tailed upon the case.
After making a thorough investi-
CATION of the situation, Inspecto,
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-02-13
HAVE SECURED SITE
Odd Fellows and WOrkmen Have PraC-
llcally Accepted Site fore Their
Building.
Legislators adjourn Five Days on &C.
count Of Death OF Son Of Coy.
HerFie6.
arDsnterS Of the City Organized a
Union Last Week for Advantage Of
Labor.
THE CARPENTERS ORGANIZE
Another Union Was Promulgated in
the City by the Carpenters
Forming One.

The carpenters OF this city have
organized themselves into a union,
and it is known as the United
Brotherhood of Carpenters and
Joiners of America.
The following officers were elected
for the first year: President, j. r.
S%tif1er; vice president, w. T. Cross
financial secretary, G. A. Anderson ;
recording secretary, M. P. Bates
conductor, Bert Kings; warden, G.
Turneaure; trustees, F. M. Rush
more, F. Shepherd, J. Soper. Presi-
dent Stiffler has labored to make the
starting Of the union a success and
his long work in the line of organic
ing has shown good results.
AS a starter t%hirty-five members
were enrolled at the meeting, and a
tire ~urer's.fund of $50 was raised.
This enables the union to meet all
the obligations and leaves ample
funds to pay sick benefits. The OBJ
ject of the union, as stated by Mr..
Stifier, is to better the conditions OF
the carpenters by establishing an
apprenticeship rule, thereby putting
a more skilled class Of mechanics in.
to the field, and they will be able tc
command better wages. Another O.
the objects he said was to reduce the
hours Of labor, and during the com
ing season nine hours would consti'
tute a days work in Mitchell, which
will give the carpenters a few hour!
for recreation. Mr.. Stifler says tina
an invitation is extended to thu
carpenters Of this vicinity and tn
surrounding towns to join the uniol
Of this city.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-02-13
THE LEGISLATURE ADJOURNS
Death of Governor Herried's Little
Son Prompted the Legisla-
tors to Adjourn.

The intelligence was received at
Pierre Thursday afternoon Of the
death of Governor Herreid's son,
which occurred the night before at
Rochester, Mimi, where he had been
taken to have a surgical operation
performed a second time for APP
pendicitis. The legislature adjourned
out Of respect to the death in the
governors family, and the members
will assemble again at Pierre on
Tuesday of next week. The funeral
was held ct Pierre Saturday after
noon.
A large number of the members
of the legislature passed through the
city Friday morning on their waYhome
to remain the few days that the adj
jourDment lasts. Senator RoWleY,
of Sanborn, came to Mitchell to re-
main with Mrs. Rowley, who is
stopping with her parents in the
city during the legislative session.
Representative Mark Belts passed
through and went to Sioux Falls to
look after some business matters.
Senator Branson did not come home,
as lie was made a member Of the
senate committee which repre-
sented the legislature at the funeral
of Governor Herreid's son Saturday
! afternoon.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-02-13
HAVE CLOSED THE DEAL
The Logan Proposition Accepted by
Odd Fellows for e. Building
Site for Hall.

At the meeting Of the Odd Fellows
held Thursday evening the members
decided to accept the proposition
made by Geo. E. Logan, Of Waterloo,
Iowa, for the lot on west Second
street, adjoining the Gazette office.
Mr.. Logan was informed by the COM
mittee Of its acceptance. 1t is on
this site that the Workmen and Odd
Fellows will erect their joint build
ing for lodge purposes. While the
plans have not been drawn as yet,
still the members are discussing
what they will in all probability do
in thesUay of erecting the building.
The building will likely be 100 feet
long and a basement will be placed
under the entire structure. 1t is
figured that the first floor will be
made about five feet above ground,
which give a good height for the
basement and not 60 so deep in the
ground. The first floor will be used
strictly for lodge purposes, while the
basement will be finished off in good
shape for banqnets and dancing
parties.
Stock is being subscribed in liber-
al quantities for the erection Of the
building and there seems to be no
question among the members of the
two orders but what a sufficient
amount will be raised SO that work
can be commenced shortly after the
opening Of spring.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-02-13
TOOK SOME MONEY
Charles Tennsy Arrested in Sioux City
Last Week Under a Serious
Charge.
Inspector Caught Him With Marked
Money in His Possession Sent as
reCoy.
Claimed That When Caught He Con
ieSSed to the Crime Of Robbing
the Mails.
He ROBBED THE MAILS
Chas. Tenney, Formerly OF Mitchell
Confessed to Robbing Mail in
Sioux City PostOffice

From Fridays Daily.
The Sioux City Journal of this
morning contains a sensation that
will be startling to the--people of this
city who are acquainted with Charles
Tenney. The Journal states that last
night Mr.. Tenney was caught in the
act Of robbing the United States
mails in the postoffice in Sioux City.
Money that was sent in decoy letters
was marked and found on his person..
Mr.. Tenney was the chief clerk OF the
Sioux City postoffice and had the full
confidence OF the postmaster and of
the employees. He has been connected
with the postotfice down there for the
past twelve Or thirteen years. He
confessed to the crime on being con-
fronted by the postal inspector with
the evidence OF his guilt. He was
taken before the United States com
missioner last night and was bound
over in the sum Of So, 500 to the May
term of the federal court. The pen
alty for his crime is from n to five
years in the p%enitentiary. The Jour.
nal stated that Mrs. Tenney was out
Of town, having lert on an early
morning train yesterday.
MI. Tenney was a former resident
of Mitchell and was employed in the
postofice here for several years before
going to Sioux City. The announce.
menJ will be received with great SUI.
prise by his friends, who have hai
every possible confidence in his honor
and integrity.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-02-13
COM MENCED ON EMIT
Work Has Begun on the Basement
OF The Mitchell Fruit Co.
Plaut-WIl he Hurried.

Work is under way on the whole
sale establishment Of the Mitchell
Fruit Co. The site is located at the
extreme south end of Kimball street,
in the vicinity Of the coal sheds.
Quite a number of men and several
teams are employed irsrremoving the
dirt for the basement. In removing
the dirt an ingenious method is en-
plOyed. just at the present time the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-21
ENTERS DIES MONIES BANK.
Eagle Grove Banker to Taks Charge Of
Important Interests.

special 10 Observation-Disclosures.
Eagle Grove, Dec. 21.-Eagle Grove
is now to lose another of her promi-
nent citizens who will enter a new and
larger field of business. This time it is
Mr. Adam NJ. Odenneirner. who for
many years has been identified with
Eag,e Groves banking interests. Mr.
Odenheimer was last Friday elected
vice president of the Marquette Saw
ings Bank of Des MONIES, Where he
will take up the thread of his new
work Oh Jan. 1, 1904. He and the
present cashier of that bank. Mr.. G. ID.
Ellyson, wild have the direct business
management of the Marquette Savings
Bank. Mr. Odenhetiher became asso-
e.ated with Mr.. Homer A. Miller in ths
hanfling business at Eagle Grove Ia
1883 and was cashier of the bank with
which these two men were associated
till 1899. when Homer A. Miller re-
signed to become cashier of the Des
Moines Savings bank. At this juno
ture ME- Odenheimer became president
of the Citizens State Bank of Eagele
Grove, which office he has held con-
tinuously It'll his rement election al.
Des Moines, since which time he has
resigned. and George Wright, the for
mer cashier. became president and E.
C. Piatt, became cashier.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-21
Indications of a Warm Politi-
cal Contest in the Seventh
District
sERRYHILL MAY ENTER RACE
Judge Prouty Has Been Carrying On
His Campaign Quietly for Some
Time, but Whether Hull or Berry
hill Opposes the Fight Promises to
Be Interesting.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, Dec. 21.-Just before the
election last fall the rumor was cir
culated about Des Moines that Con-
gresham j. A. L. Hull had about de-
cided that he would not again be a
candidate for congress in the district.
1t was stated that he would accept
an appointment TO position in the
army or elsewhere and retire from
congress. 1t was suggested he might
take a place in the paymasters de-
partment or elsewhere If the admin
istration could make one for him. AT
any rate, the rumor became common
that Captain Hull had decided that 1t
was not worth his while to be making
fight every two years for nomna-
ton. At that time Captain Hull de-
MED that there was anything definite
in 1t. He has said that he will again be
a candidate for congress. The past
week the assertion was made positive
~ that Captain Hull had written his
friend James G. Berryhill giving him
be a candidate and suggesting to Mr..
Berryhil that If he wished to enter
the arena the way was open for him.
Two years ago Mr.. Berryhill was one
of the hardest workers for Captain
Hull. About six years ago Mr.. Berry
hill made fight to defeat Hull and is
said to have put large amount OF
money into the campaign, but he fail
ed. Then he became a strong follower
of Captain HuL. 1t Is certain that If
Hull should get out of the race Mr..
Berryhill woul dmaks a fight for the
delegation from Polk county. and con-
test with Judge Prouty. The latter
has been quietly carrying on a cam
paign for many weeks. He has head
quarters and frequent general con-
ferences with his men. He Is devot-
ing his whole time to the matter. His
friends claim that he has been re-
ceiving accessions from many sources
recently and that the outlook is bright.
They claim that they would much pre-
fer that Hull would remain in the race.
But no matter who is in the race,
hard fight is in sight for the immediate
future. Just when the caucuses will
be called will depend entirely on the
wishes Of Judge Prouty. whose friends
now control the county committee. Mr..
Berryhill has just returned to the
city from the west and stated today
that there is nothing in the rumors
as they relate to him and that he has
no such letter from Captain Hull. The
latter is expected home today from
Washington.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-21
LEGISLATORS ARE INVITED.
Commercial Club of Council Bluffs to
Give Them Banquet.

Special to Times-Republican.
Council Bluffs Dec. PA number o.
replies have been received to the in
yitatlons extended by the Commercial
Clue to the state senators and repre-
sentatiyes in the western section of the
state to be the guests of the club al
a banquet at the Grand hotel Monday
evening, January 4. Those who have
sent replies accepting the invitation
are. Lieutenant Governor John Her
riot, of Stuart, Senators r. A, Hasse'-
quist of Charlton. d. w. Turner II
Corning, ]. e. Bruce of Anita, c. j. A
Ericsson of Boone j. l.. Blakely of Ida
Grove and Representatives +. f. Jones
of Nillisca. r. II. Gregory of Nevin-
VILE. l.. l.. DeIano OF Atlantic, r. j
Martin of Hancock, H. B. King OF
Woodlbine, d. c. Mott of Audubon, c
M. Jepson of Sioux City and r. NJ
Wright of Fort Dodge.
Those who, owing to other arrange
ments for that day will be unable to
attend and have sent their regrets al
being unable to accept the invitations
are. Senator'S l.. W. Lewis of Clarinda
J. II. Jamison OF Osceola, j. j. Cross
ley of Winterset. f. NJ. Hopkins 81
Guthrie Center. Warren Garst of Ceda.
Rapids and Representatives William
Cobb of Bedford, Eli Manning of Char
iton and G.. w. Clark of Abel.
In all forty four invitations were sent
out and from the replies 50 far received
IT is expected there will be larg
gathering of legislators i'll this city or
January 4.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-21
Peculiar Trouble Between the
City Government and Rapid
Transit Company
FINED FOR WARNING PEOPLE
Station Agent Ryan, While Running
Car Used for Hauling Freight Cars
and Switching, Blew Whistle and
Thu. Avoided a Collision - Was
Then Arrested and Fined.
Special to Times-Republlcan,

Cedar Falls. Dec. 21-A clash has
occurred between the city government,
ana the Rapid Transit Company. The
company operates an electric motor cal
for hauling freight cars and switching
II Is provided with a gong and a
whistle. Z. A. Ryan. the station agent
for the company was running the mo-
tor up Main street when man drove
his team into the street ana the WINS tie
was blown. warning the man of the
approach of the car. He turned away
and collision was avoided. Marshal
Eniow was near at the time and placed
the agent under arrest and took him
before the mayor, who fined him 81 and
costs, amounting to $4S5. w. r. Gray,
q young conductor for the company.
poSed fun at the office Saturday by
calling foot! toot!" at him and he was
arrested and taken before the mayor.
who dismissed him. The company says
they are obliged to warn people of the
approach of the car and If SO doing
will cause fine they are at loss to
know how to avoid the infiiction OF in
juries to persons and the destruction of
property.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-21
TEACHERS AND DIRECTORS MET
Plans for Improvement of Township
Schools Held at Thor.

Special to Times Republican.
Thor, Dec. PA teachers and di-
rectors' meeting was held in Thor hall
Friday when all the teachers and d.
rectors OF Norway township me: to
discuss plans for the improvement of
the schools in this township. The
was lead BY County Superintendent
Messer and was a success. Nearly ev-
every teacher and director responded
with few remarks of how the present
conditions OF their school could be
improved The principal speakers
were p. Larson, Stewart Olson. G. G..
Christopher, and Mayor Christopher
son, with papers by Ole Halgrims and
II. f. F'lansburg. Many others Joined
in the discussion. Principal j. V. Star
rett brought out many points of in
terest to parents.
1t is hoped that these meetings will
be held annually. Meetings OF this
kind should he adopted turnout the
state by each township as 1t will GER
tainly result In improvements of our
schools.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-21
Hubbard.

Special to Times Republican.
Hubbard, Dec. 21.-Mr. b. B. Boyian
of Edmonds, Oklahoma, Is home for the
holidays.
Professor w. O. Reed and wife will
visit during their two weeks vacation
with relatives at Whitten and state
Center
Miss Maggie Cable is home from
Morningside College. to spend the hoii-
day vacation.
Mrs. John Meisel, of Highmore. S.
D.. died at her mothers home near
Cottage Friday night. Her former
name was Ellingson. She leaves a
husband and one child and host Of
friends who will mourn her loss.
Mr.. " s. Wilson is closing out his
store. having held an auction Satu,-
day
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-21
oNAwA,s MAYOR IN TROUBLE.
Council lnquirins into His Connection
With Gambling Element.


Onawa, Dec. 21.-Mayor w. ID.
Brown is now under Investigation by
the finance committee of the city
council. which Will inquire into his
connection with the gambling interests
here Two gambling houses are said
to have been running steadily all fall
and the utmost efforts to dislodge the
gamesters proved unavailing. The
mayor and the city council finally lock-
ed horns over the proposition. and re-
Gently the council passed resolution
demanding that Marshal Jividen seize
upon four money paying slot machines,
owned by Henry Brodsky. of Sioux
City, who succeeded to the business
formerly conducted by II. j. Bigalow,
of that town.
The raid was made and four good
sized machines filled with nickeis
seized. They were locked in the city
Jail. Immediately there was hasty
consultation between Brodsky and
the business men in whose places the
machines were run. 1t was arranged
that they were to call on Brodsky the
following morning and the money IN
the machines was to he divided propor-
tionately.
That evening the jail was entered
the machines opened, and all the mon
ey distracted. 1t is alleged that no
one but the mayor or the marshal could
have furnished the key to the jail, and
sensational charges and counter
charges were made when Brodsky APP
peared with the merchants to make the
division The merchants accused Brod-
sky of taking the money, Brodsky de-
MED 1t vehemently, and Marshal Ji-
widen and the mayor We're indignant
because suspicioned of being in the
deal. Nevertheless the merchants
were left holding the sack. Later the
four machines were released to Brod-
sky who Immediately shipped them
away. Where they were taken is not
known.
The finance committee of the council
is composed of Alderman Robinson, n.
b. Fessenden and Edward Cody. To
them has been entrusted the task of
investigating the mayor Mayor
Brown formerly lived in Sioux City.
He came here about six years ago and
about two years ago was elected mayor
on the republican ticket.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-21
cH,NAMAN TRIED sLAckMAlL.
Demanded $40 of Charles Fons, o,
Threat Of Starting Laundry.

Sioux Rapids. Dec. 21.-Charles
Fong, proprietor of the Chinese laun-
dry here. has been receiving letters
for the last month from a Chinaman
by the name of Ben F. Lee. of Sheldon,
Iowa, demanding SIS, or he would start
another laundry here and ruin Fong's
business. AT the advice of a friend
Fong wrote him to come and get his
money. Lee. who belongs to society
known as the High Rollers. arrived in
town Wednesday night and told Fong
that he must have $50 and his expenses
down here, and making threats against
FongS life and business If the money
was not paid.
Lee was arrested and after consul
tation over the telephone with his at
torney, pleaded guilty to the charge.
and was let off with the least fine un-
der the circumstances, $50 and costs
Lee IL known as bad Chinaman.'
who makes 1t business of bleeding
the Chinese laundries of this part of
the state.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-21

public library and the sum of $4,000
was set aside for the construction OF
Il building. Several things have hap
pened since the death of Mr. Young
that have a bearing on this provision
of the Will Labor and material have
advanced considerably since then and
the trustees are of the opinion that a
fire proof building such as 1T was evil
IDENTIFY the wish of the donor to have
erected can not be built for the amount
set aside.
The accumulated income is sufficient
however. TO swell the $4,000 enough
to enable the trustees to erect the sort
of library tbuilding they wish. Ac
cording to the will they could not use
any of this accumulated income with
out having different construction put
upon the will by the court and this has
Just been accomplished.