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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-06-09

ings, all in the western counties OF
the district. These figures indicate
the rspidity with which the free
government lands in the western
part Of the state have been taken up
in the past two years.
These filings mean great total of
2,0S0DO0 acres of government land
has been taken out of the free list
and placed in the hands Of individ-
ual cwners. And besidese these
homestead filings a large number of
declalatory filings have been made
under the provisions of the act of
January 13, 1897, which provides
that to hold a quarter section under
its provisions requires the building
of a dim which will hold ,000
gallons of water. This work will
mean the spotting over the country
with ponds of water, which can
easily be obtained from the food
waters of snow and summer rains.
The Mitchell Capital-yes, a paper
published right in the city that is
making the false statements about
lands across the river to enhance her
chances to secure the state capital
in a recent issue had the following
say of the lands across the river:
with a constant streamof settlers
pouring into Lyman and Stanley
counties and promises OF railroad
extensions, the country west of the
Big Muddy is rapidly being con-
verted from a cattle country into a
farming district. OF course the
stockmen have put up a strenuous
fight to keep the land for grazing
purpose only, and have used every
argument to keep the settlers from
breaking ground, and until recently
have succeeded in checking the
sporadic invasionsons OF the farmers
from the east. They claimed, and
with justice too, that the land was
fit only for grazing purposes and
that attempts at farming would
result only in failure of crops and
then the soil, once broken, was ruined
for grazing, for the nutritious 'buf-
falo" grass, upon which the cattle
thrive, will not grow again after the
ground is broken. However, condi-
tions are changed. II has been
proved tibet crops can be raised west
of the river and the irresistible food
of settlers into the country has
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-05
RUSSIA GETS ONE
 SUBMARINE-BOAT

London, May 5.-tA parliamentary return issued this morning giving the number of warships built and build ing of the seven strongest navies in the world, credits Russia with only one completed submarine boat This is of 175 tons register and was launch ed in 1901. Russia is credited, how ever, with fourteen others in course of construction, but footnote points out that 1t is uncertain whether all of these have actually been commenced.
 The United States comes first in battleships building, with thirteen, in- cluding the Idaho and Mississippi in course of construction, followed by Great Britain with twelve.
 The latter is constructing seventeen armored cruisers against eleven for the United States, the third in order being Fronce with nine armored cruis- CTS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-05
REPUBLICANS WILL
 CLASH AGAIN TONIGHT

The delegates electe@ at the repnbs lican caucuses held last week wilt meet in convention this evening at 4 o'clock in the aldermen's room, to eiecti delegates to the state convention and| formulate a town committees Jude4' Peasley is secretary of the town cOnis| mittee and there is said to be stron8' from office. The judge and his best friend, "Ben'' Kelsey, are looked upon as the disturbing element in the party They won In the small wards at the caucuses, the third and fourth svartlS and there is every probability that they will go down this evening, which is in dicative of big row.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-05
CASHIERS
 MISDEEDS Cause for Closing
 Bank Doors. Indictment Found Against Him To-Day Ten Sep- crate Counts The Short age Was One Hundred and Ninety Thousand Dollars.

Manchester, N. H., May 5.-An in, dictment ill ten counts was reported by the grand jury to-day against John F. Goggin, former treasurer of the Nashua Trust Go, for alleged embezzle- ment of the funds of the institution. false entries and false statements to the bank commissioners, As the result of the alleged misdeeds of Goggins the trust company closed its doors Janu- ary 25, announcing total shortage of $19OOOO.
 Goggins was arrested, charged with embezzlement, on January 25, the day that the bank was closed by the saw ings bank commissioners. After five weeks of liberty, on bonds, Goggin was again arrested charged with having falsified the books of the bank to cover up shortage of 7S,433. The indict, ment found against him includes five counts for embezzlement, one for mis- application of funds, two for false en- tries, one for misappHcation of credits and one for making false statements with intent to deceive the bank com missioners. The bank has not been reopened, although efforts to reorgan- ize the institution and place 1t on a stable basis have been in progress for three months. It had deposits of $1,- 100000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-05
BLOW THE FIRE GONG.
Waterbury People Miss it and Want
 Old System Continued.

Almost every person you meet is finding fault about the discontinuance of the blowing of the fire gong at 9 o'clock and hope the practice will be resumed again. They claimed that 1t put visitors in mind that it was about time to prepare for the homeward trip, was the signal that prompted young sters of their parents warning not to be out after g, and had something to do with getting folks out of the center at an early hour. If people feel ag- grieved over this matter to the extent they claim they should bring their case to the attention of the board of safety, Or perhaps the end could be accom- plished by request to the trolley com pany to blow that whistle as usual for the accommodation of the people with out reference to fire matters It would be proper subject to bring before the aldermen, who, no doubt, would refer it to the whistling committee, the gentlemen who succeeded in get ting some of the shops to make lit tie noise at quarter to in the morn- ing and fifteen minutes of 1 in the af- ternOon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-05
CITY NEWS

The members Of the Gold and Blu6 whist club of St Mary's Alumni assoc citation will meet this evening at S:3a. Important business is to be transacted and 1t is expected that every membeu will attend.
 Superintendent Doran of the depaft- ment of charities said this afternoon that there was nothing new to repoft in the matter of charities in Water-| bury. The callers, he said, are mott above the usual number and no lcsery4. ing applicant, so far as he knew, eNer' had been turned away, and he hoped there never would Da.
 James Whitney and Miss Jennie. McNalIy were married this morning at the Immaculate Conception church. by the Rev Father O'Brien James, O'Reilly was best man and Miss' Katherine Fleming was maid of honors' The bride wore a gown of cream< crepe de chine and a picture hat. The maid of honor wore a gown of palo| blue nuns yelling and picture hata| Both carried bridal roses.
 City hall will undoubtedly be crowd~ ed to the doors tonight wheni the drama, "Pontia, the Daughter| of Pilate," will be presented by N number of the young people of Stl Patrick's parish. The drama has been in contemplation for several weeks, and all those taking part arH thoroughly drilled and well I'D in thein parts. The proceeds will be for th& benefit of St Patrick's church.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-05

union hodcarriers and laborers went to work at the plant.
 Forty carpenters left town today, twenty-five yesterday and few the day before, so that the number of cat- penters who haze already left town must be near eighty or ninety. If tne strike lasts very long Agent Smith of the Carpenters union says that nearly all the men will be working out oE town.
 The bluebirds and robins had scarcely ceased their matin songs fo. day when a strike occurred in Grey stone by four employees of the South ern New England Telephone Co Thn men were digging post holes and were paid $1.5O day. They thought they were entitled to twenty cents more and told their foreman so. He dis- agreed with them and informed them he could get all the men he wanted for the pay they were getting. On this point the men differed with the fore. man so that in their differences they were even. But they failed to con@ to an agreeable conclusion on the wage question, whereupon the men quit work. The foreman then sent out to prove what he said and in a short time he had four Italians aa work. The strikers say the men are striking hodcarriers and that it would be nice thing if they took the 5oba they had left If they do they Will profit by it, for the hodcarriers wer4 paid $2 day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-05
KNAPPs TO SUE.
Do Not Like the Statements Made by the Rev. Mr.
 Scott.

A rumor from a source most reIf- able had it this afternoon that George Knapp, proprietor of the saloon at the entrance to the Driving park, has consulted counsel with a view to bringing suit against the Rev Henry Scott in consequencb of statements made by him to the board of safety Thursday afternoon. Knapp, it seems is married and when his wife read MT Scott'S statement in the pa- pers Wednesday evening she was greatly shocked and ashamed to meet her friends. MT Scott stated to the board that one of his reasons for re- monstrating against baseball being played at the park Sundays was ow- ing to the saloon at the entrance to the park being used not only for H. legal purposes but for immoral pui.- poses as well. When Mrs Knapp read this she cried and spent the evening ill tears
 There Is said to be an obstacle in the way to bringing suit One lawyer said the statement made by MT Scott was made under circumstances which would probably make it a privileged statement. He was addressing a municipal body on q matter in which it seems large number of people were interested. He did not make the statement on his own responsibility. He said he made it merely because he believed 1t to contain what was true.
 However, the matter will be decided tomorrow. Knapp is very much worked up by the statement, and Mrs Knapp, it is said has not left her home since Wednesday on account of it, being ashamed to meet her ac- quaintances and friends
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-05
FOREMAN HELD UP
 AT BRIDGEPORT

Bridgeport, May 5.-Two foremen who are employed by the contractors in tearing down the old bridge across the Pequonnock river, reported to the police to-day that they were held up and assaulted last night while on their way from work. They were unable to identify their assailants. The police are inclined to the opinion that the af- fair can be connected with the labor troubles. Yesterday the New Haven members of the Bridgemen's s union are said to have protested against the em- ploying of non-union help in tearing down the bridge. The contractor, how ever, took the position that he was not violating any union agreement, as 1t did not require experienced men to 10 the work.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-05
MRS. POWELL'S CASE.
Defense Will Try to Prove Eztenuias-
 ina Circumstances.

Dover, Del, May 5.More than or dinary interest was displayed to-day in the trial of Mrs Mary A Powell for the murder of Estelle Albin, when it became known that the prisoner would take the stand in her own defense. The state rested its case soon after the opening of court and the accused wo- mans counsel began the presentation of evidence.
 The defense intimates that not half the story of the act which caused Mrs Powell to commit murder has been re- lated by the commonwealths witness es. Much of Mrs Powell's defense will depend on the final address of her law yers to the jury.
 Not many witnesses will be called for the defense. The crime is admitted and the efforts of the lawyers will be to prove the extenuating circumstances.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-05
FIRST BIG EVENT.
Metropolitan Handicap at Norris
 Park This Afternoon.

New York, May 5.-The first big event of the racing season in the east came to-day with the running of the Metropolitan handicap at Morris Park, on the grounds of the Westchester Rae ing association. Beautiful weather, a good card of starters and reports that the course was in fine condition, all gave promise of a record crowd. Early in the day it was estimated that no less than 50,00O people would be in the grand stands and crowded about the course when the horses were sent away soon after o'clock.
 The Metropolitan handicap field of to-day distinctly lacks class and quail ty. It is big field, but there are not more than four really known high class horses in it. Irish Lad stands out with Beldame, Stalwart, Pulsus and Highball next in order of excel, lence.
 Last year William c. Whitney's mare Gunnre scored a brilliant vic tory. This year Harry Payne Whit ney's Irish Lad, racing in the name and colors of his partner, Herman B.. Duryea, will go to the post fayorite in the great event.
 It was the uncertainty surrounding the newcomers which gave the real in terest to the event. While the talent picked Irish Lad winner of last years Brooklyn handicap, several others found strong backing Highball ranked we'll up among the dangerous contest ants, and Pulsus, 3-year-old, who will carry only 100 pounds of weight had strong support Another favorite with many followers was Mamie Worth, and Lux Casta, who was reported to be in better shape than ever before in her life, carried the hopes of many turf fol lor
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-05
BROKERS EXPELLED.
Said to be Irregular i'm Manner of
 Doing Business.

New York, May 5.-The suspension of two Consolidated stock exchange firms, Longley. Hale & Go, of Boston and New York, and T. H. Leary & Go, was announced to-day. During the morning T. IT. Leary and J. Frank Hale, exchange members Of those two firms, were expelled from the Consoli- dated exchange, on charges of irregu- larities in transactions. This action followed long session late yesterday of committee, which for nearly q year has been Investigating the busi- ness of members of the Consolidated exchange. J. F. Hale was before this committee and last night he was arr rested on charge of larceny of a customers securities. Thomas E. Mar tin, the complainant. charged Hale with having stolen stocks and bonds valued at S7, 500. However, President Randolph, of the Consolidated ex- change, declared to-day that the expul- sion of Hale was on an entirely differ ent charge. but he did not make pub lie what his charge was.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-05
DE FOREST ENDORSED.
No Objection nade to Him at the
 Committee Meeting.

Hartford, May 5.-When the demo cratic state central committee was called to order at 2:3O this afternoon, after the roll had been called a motion was passed that the committee go into executive session. The first business done was the endorsement of Judge De Forest as temporary chairman of the convention. The vote was unani- nous. Just before the meeting MT Phillips announced that he did not in tend to offer any objections to Mr De Forest notwithstanding reports to the contrary
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-05
CAUSE OF HALE'S ARREST
An Effort Made to Force Settlement
 of Honey Claims.

Boston, May 5.--With reference to broker in New York yesterday for the alleged larceny of bonds and certiii- cates of stock from. Thomas F. Mar tin, T. H. Whitney, assistant manager of Longley, Hale & Go, MT Hale,s firm, said today that the whole affair was in connection with matter of business. MT Whitney said: "The securities in question were held on margin account. There was dispute as to the balance due and the arrest has been made to force q settlement. The sum involved is Insignificant
 Arthur Longley, senior member of the firm, went to New York to-day in connection with the case.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-05
PROFESSOR PRAISES
 THE PRESIDENT

Chicago May 5.--Prestdent Roose- welt has been praised by James Fl. Henderson. president Of Morris Brown college, Atlanta, Ga. Addressing the conference of the African Methodist church at Quinn chapel, he said: We admire the stand which our president has taken toward us. and if he has the moral courage to continue in the course which he has adopted he will hold a place in the hearts of the ne gro along with that of Abraham Lin coln.'
 President Henderson's view of the race problem was:
 By education alone and not by ironing out the kinks and the use of bleaching powder can the negro rise to the standard of the white man"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-05
D AVS A WEEK.
Crompton Cotton Mills Has Made a Reduction i'm
 Time.

Providence, R. l.. May 5.-The Crompton Go to-day notified the TOO employees of its cotton mills at Cromp- ton that the plant would shut down to- night for the remainder of the week. Hereafter the concern will be in oper- atfon but four days each week until an improvement occurs in the market for finished goods.
 Other concerns in southern New England have decided to curtal pro- duction, including the American Thread Co, which has issued orders to run its mills at WilHmantic, with the exception of the finishing department, five days 8 week.
 About 10000 hands in this state and Connecticut are now affected by the short time movement.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-05
headquarters at Liao- Yang, which sim ply repeat the official news.
 A correspondent of the Novosti who was at the front was killed.

London, May 5.-A dispatch to the Central News, dated at Seoul Tuesday, says:
 Heavy cannonading was heard off Gensan lon the coast of Korea) Mon day and this morning. It is supposed that Rear Admiral Uri's fleet has suc- ceeded in engaging the Russian Vladivostok squadron"
 A rumor to the effect that the Japanese had succeeded in bringing the Russian Vladtvostok squadron (of four cruisers) to battle off Vladivos- tok was circulated in Paris yesterday but up to this morning no confrma- ton had been obtained Evidently the above dispatch refers to the same rumor.
 Chefoo, May 5-Chinese junks which have arrived here report that fleet of forty Japanese ships and transports was off Wei Hai Wei, Tuesday, steam ing northWard.
 London, May 5-A Tokio dispatch to the Central News states that after the steamers had been sunk at the entrance to Port Arthur harbor, the Japanese May 8. The bomb ardment was con- tinued on the morning of May 4. 
 St Petersburg, May 5, 2:16 D. m.-- There are persistent rumors here of a naval engagement between the Vladi- yostok and Vice Admiral Kamimura's s squadrons. but no confirmation of the reports had been received here up to l 1 o'clock this afternoon. The admir- ] atty says no further news has been re- ceiyed here from Port Arthur.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-05
Frigl,t killed Potter.

NEW YORK, May Civilian c. Potter of West Grove, while driving wagon in Asbury Park, was stricken with heart failure and died. For two blocks the horses continued on their way, with the reins clutched in the hands of the iifeless driver. While crossing the railroad tracks at First avenue, 1t is said. the wagon just miss ed being struck by passing train, and 1t is thought the shock caused by his narrow escape killed the man
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-05
FORMER PRIZEFIGHTER
 ARRESTED FOR SHOOTING

New York, May 5.--John. Comstock was fatally shot early to-day in sa- loon on Seventh avenue, and William Donlon, 26 years old, a bartender, Is under arrest charged with the crime. The police have also arrested "Con" McVey, a former prize fighter, and Mona Mack, 9 years old, i'll connection with the case.
 It is alleged that the shooting fol lowed a quarrel between Comstock and Donlon over the Mack woman!
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-05
BALDWIN STREET
 TROLLEY LINE STARTEn

Operations were commenced 0n fh0 Baldwin street <tolley. line this aftef noon, the starting point being made at the junction of Cole and East Main street by gang of men under tbe dl1 r1ction of MT Stark All aboard for Pearl lakes and way stations.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-05
INGOMAR ARRIVES.

London. May 5---The racing schoon- CT yacht Ingomar (uwned by Commo- dore Morton F. Plant of the Larch- mont Yacht club) arrived off the Lizard at 9:15 a. m. The mgomar, which is sailed by Captain Charles Barr. captain of the Reliance during the America's cup races last year, will take part in Fesggaftas in British and German waters EAis year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-05
FELL INTO BOILING METAL

Chicago, May 5.-Making misstep while walking on the edge of vast cauldron of boiling metal, Heiney An derson, an employe of the Illinois Steel Go, clung for life to the edge to-day while both feet were burned of. Then his strength gone, he slipped with a shriek into the seething mass below. In a few minutes his body was con sumed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-05
WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Connecticut; Fair and somewhat cooler tonight and Friday;
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-05

Port Arthur, May 5.-The Japanese displayed desperate courage in their hreship attack on the night of Tues day. The ships as they approached were divided into three groups, all heading straight for the entrance of he harbOr. While still far from he shore they ran on the Russian mines and they were under A murder
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in the settlements on the Verdigris
river because II Is believed the negro
was hanged and his body put into the
river. When found there was a rope
about the victims neck ana his feet
were tied with a rope. A telephone
MESSAGE from Ft Gibson tonigh-
states that what is believed to be q
trail Of the murderer has been found
and shere is posse int after the
murderer wnc is thoughi &c be max
ing across the hills towards Tahle-
quah