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Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-08-12
FORGER AGAIN CAUGHT.
J. n. Wilson. Noted Criminal Landed
by Officer at Dell Rapids.

Sioux Falls, S. ID, Aug. Al. H.. Wilson.
also known as Fox. one OF the most noted
and dangerous forgers who ever operated
IN the west, who made a sensational es-
cape from a deputy sheriff In this city on
Sunday, July ~, by jumping from a fourth
story window OF the Cataract hotel, was
recaptured last night at Dell Rapids.
north of Sioux Falls. Wilson appeared at
a Dell Rapids livery barn TO engage a rig.
The barn Is conducted by Deputy Sheriff
Richardson, who recognized Wilson.
When informed that he was under ar
rest the forger made a break for liberty,
After an exciting and lively chase for a
distance or about five blocks, during
which the officer fred FIVE shots at the
heeing man, none OF which took effect.
the fugitive stopped and surrendered. He
has since confessed that he is wanted for
passing forged checks in Sioux Falls,
Sioux CITY and other places.
Sheriff Huston and his force have reason
to feel elatcd over the. capture, as the au-
thorities were very anxious TO ~apprehend
Wilson.
The woman who accompanied him TO
Sioux Falls about ten days ago was
turned over to the Mankato, Mimi, au-
thorities last week, When Wilson was
frs. arrested and made his escape he
abandoned a satchel In which n complete
set of burglars tools and a large number
of forged checks were found. He and his
female companion doubtless intended
passing forged checks by the wholesale.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-08-12
GAME LAW
Arrests for Shooting Prairie Chickens
IN Aurora County.

Sioux Falls. S. D.. Aug. 3.-The first
arrests for violating the state game
law by shooting prairie chickens out
OF season are reported from Aurora
county. Game Warden Redecke and
Deputy r.. w. Mick, OF that county,
while securing the country for vioIators
OF the law, arrested the young son OF
a farmer and the farmers hired man
on the charge OF shooting chickens out
OF season. They were afterwards taken
before a justice, who fined them s 2.50
each, the warden and his deputy, in
view OF this being the first arrest Of the
season, not taxing up their costs. which
amounted to S1s.60. While the warden
and his deputy were en- route to Plank
inton with their prisoners. Mark Fuller,
q farmer. put in an appearance and
took possession OF the guns belonging
to the prisoners. which had been seized
by the two officers. Fuller refused to
surrender the weapons to the game
warden. who upon arriving in town
swore out q warrant for the arrest OF
Fuller On thell charge OF interfering
with an officer IN the discharge OF his
! duty. Fuller,s preliminary hearing hes
mot yet been held. The authorities will
! vigorously push the case against him.
and Ii is probable his action Will cost
him q nea UNI.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-08-12
Weekly Crop Bulletin.

Huron. S. d., Aug. 4.--~The weather
during the week averaged about nor
NAL so far as warmth is concerned
and beneficial showers We're fairly gen.
eral on the 2Sth and goth, but some 10.
calities need rain.
In some northern counties the rain
fall was heavy and caused some grair
to lodge.
There are many complaints tina,
wheat Is not filing as we'll as expected
Rust is quite prevalent, and In many
fields in the James River valley the
damage from this cause has been seri-
Gus both to yield and quality. partic-
uIarly to the late sown; elsewhere ths
injury has not, as yet. been generally
serious. Harvest has commenced In
a number of southeastern and middle
eastern counties.
The harvesting OF rye. barley and
early oats Is nearing completion In thu
southern portion OF the state and /.
we'll under way elsewhere; these crop!
generally promise good yields. tn,
damage to oats by rust being gencr'
ally slight.
Corn advanced rapidly and consider.
able OF the carly is silking. In tn,
southern part OF h state some OF tn,
earliest is forming airs.
Flax, potatoes and millet have made
! rood growth and some millet has beer
| cut I'M the extreme southern counties
giving good yields.
Haying has advanced rapidly an
the yields have been excellent.
Live stock on the range continue
In good condition.
Fruits have done well, and som,
early aples are ripenirtg.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-08-12
OUTLOOK Is BAD.
The Danger of a Coal Strike tncrases.
Though Operators Insist Men
Are Bluffinu.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Aug. 6.-There viii
be a strike of so, 900 anthracite coal min
ers in this region unless the operators
agree to hire check weighmen or check
docking hesses when requested by a
majority of the men, and assess the
pcs &c these checkers sss.:.s. /. 9 :@Ses
of all the men.
The mine workers executive board
decided hat the order of the Pittston.
convention directing a strike at all coli
lieries where Umpire Carroll d.
sWright's decision on the fifth award OK
the strike commission is not enforced,
must be obeyed.
AT the same time the board sustained
the action of the miners representa-
itives on the Cancellation board In re-
fusing to allow the decision to be re-
considered as the operators demanded.
This decision of the executive board
is tantamount TO an order for a series
OF strikes which may be declared at
any time the executive committee de-
icides.
Officers Will Investigate.
1t has been arranged that the officers
of the committee shall make an investi-
cation and discover at which of the
'colleries the award is not being en-
forced; then a meeting of the board will
be held at the call of President Il. d.
Nichols. As comparatively few collier
les In the region are observing the
award, practically all of the $1,000
workmen employed are affected.
7 The operators say they are willing
to collect money TO pay checkers from
those who vote for II, but refuse 10 de-
duct ii from all the miners. Umpire
lWright's decision was that all the
miners should participate in the pay
lment.
The decision of the board, although
practically a strike order, gives great
leeway TO President Nichols and the
officers. who could refrain for IN i'm
definite period from calling q strike.
The operators are not impressed by
the action of the miners and continue
to declare that, while they will not
recede from the position they have
taken. the mine workers are blutiing.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-08-12
LATEST FROM Port ARTHUR.
People Leaving City Say Japs Havs
Been Rep uised Thus Far.

Chefoo. Aug. 1.-THE steamer Wu4
chow, which has just arrived here
from Newchwang, brings further de-
halls OF the latest Japanese assault on
Port Arthur. When nearing Chefoo.
the Wuchow came upon a junk carry
Ing seven men, four women and a boy,
who left Port Arthur yesterday. They
reported that the lighting north OF the
city of Port Arthur continued at WOLF
hill and was s~anguinary, resulting II,
the repulse of the Japanese. This hill
Is situated nea the railroad. and eight
trains We're kept busy bringing the
wounded soldiers into h city. The
wounded me from the east forts
reached Port Arthur IN all kinds Of
vehicles. many, however, coming afoot,
dragging shattered limbs.
The Russians united In declaring
that the fortress will never fall, but
they expect that scarcely a building
will be left in the city, where there is
now scarcely q whole pane OF glass.
The Wuchow confirms the statement
that the fighting abated during the
night OF July %. bur had not completes
~ subsidized when the refugees left.
The Russian fleet from it's anchorage
shelled the advancing Japanese after
returning from what seems to have
been a accommodating maneuver.
Japs Get Two Forts.
The Chinese arriving here say that
the Japanese actually captured two
light garrisoned forts on the east shore,
but abandoned them when their COM
rades Were repulsed from other posi-
tons. The Russians, however, insist
that this is untrue.
The forts at Port Arthur bristle with
guns. including many of eight inch
caliber, but the naval artillery men
lest loss on the Japanese.
The present exodus from Port
Arthur is due to The granting of
permission to leave the besieged city,
which heretofore the Russian officials
have withheld. In most instances the
refugees are people of the better class,
who are compelled to pay exorbitant
prices for junks, which are scarce.
The japanese, while repulsed, have
by no means been beaten, and a re-
newal OF h fighting was expected
when the junk departed yesterday from
Port Arthur.
among the prisoners captured during
the engagement on Wolf mountain was
y Japanese lieutenant carrying a fresh
~ written letter stating that the fight
ing had been sever and the Japanese
losses We're heavy.
The Japanese are now occupying the
outpost trenches which they captured
from the Russians. Both the Japanese
and the Russian fleets are reported
70 be in excellent condition.
C~ontraband goods for the Japanese
continue TO leave Chefoo via Wei Hal
Wei.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-08-12
SOUTH DAKoTl

Almost everywhere IN the far east
The old days OF cheap living are passing
away. cleaners, railways, telegraphs.
newspapers, 1abor-saving machinery
and the production OF western ideas
are slowly but surely revoiutionizins
the orient. Shantung wheat. which for.
merly had no market beyond a radius
OF a few dozen miles from the wheat
and steamship 10 any part OF the world,
and la consequence every Chinese buy
er has TO pay more for II. In like man
ner new facilities for export have
doubled. trebled. and IN some places
~quAdrupled the price of rice in China,
Siam and Japan.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-08-12

IN 1915. the earliest rear for which
exact figures ares obtainable, Our FIX
ports were valued at $f06. 040,11l and orr
imports were $i13, 1&4. 322. our exports
jassed the $500, 600. 900 mark IN 1858, the
$500, 900. 600 in 1860, and did not exceed
$500, 600, 600 until 1871. During All the
years from 1916 to 1876 our imports ex-
ceeded our exports In value, except
four. Since then our exports have eN.
ceeded our imports every year except
III 1898 and 1889. We now frequently ex-
port goods OF as much value IN a single
month as were exported IN the year
Ig4b.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-08-12
THE NAVAL CONTROVERSIES.
Britain and Russia Seem Certain 4.
Reach Amieable Settlement.

London. Aug. 6.-The controversy
owe the sinking of the British steamer
Knight Commander is not expected
either in British governmental or Rus
sian diplomatic circles here to reach an
acute stage, both governments having
adopted a conciliatory attitude. The
Associated Press learns that the Rus
sian ambassador had an extended on
serence yesterday with Foreign Sec
rotary Lansdowne. which brought the
TWO governments appreciably nearer a
settlement.
gard to the exchange of communica-
tons which have passed between
Count Benckendorff and Lord Lans-
downe, but beyond the question OF the
sinking of the knight Commander the
diplomats, 1t is learned. discussed In
a friendly spirit the general princi-
pies involved in the act. Lord Lans-
downe. however, did not modify his
previously expressed view thai Ad-
miral lessen acted contrary to in
ternational law.
There is talk of a modification OF the
Russian nava regulations, which will
prevent the recurrence of incidents
such as the sinking of the Knight
Commander; but whether they are
modified or not, the Associated Press
has reason to believe an understand
ing has been reached to the effect that
only under the most extraordinary cir
cumstances will neutral vessels be
sunk hereafter. 1t Is learned that Rus
STA took exception to the use of the
word outrage" by Lord Lansdowne
in his speech in the house OF lords, and
that the foreign secretary explained
that he had no intention Of unneces.
sarily offending the Russian govern
ment; but the intensity of feeling in
Great Britain could only b. satisfied
by the use of plain language. I
The foreign office continues anxious
that the United States should make
a declaration To the world OF its views
Regarding III - slets 81 IsatTais, par
ticularly the question of c~ontraband.
as 1t believes the principles of the two
countries are identical.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-08-12
A PIONEER
Story of a Settlement Of Germans in
Faux County.

Faulkton, S. D.. Aug. A young
farmer from Washington was in Faulk
county last week, looking for the loca-
ton of his mothers grave.
Twenty years ago the northwest part
or this county was settled by n colony
of Germans. A church and a school
house accommodating forty pupils were
erected in the midst of the village of
sod houses. Today in the very center
of the townsite the ficker-tail gopher
digs his hole undisturbed by anything
but the tramp Of cattle and the passing
of an occasional carriage. 1T was mere-
ly the old story of hot winds and wheat
failures. The people became deeper
in debt each season. The gentleman
from washington says; ''One morning
my mother sent me to IN nearest
neighbors, and behold. we had no
neighbor. / went TO the next. They,
too, were gone Twelve families had
moved out in the night. In less than
two months the rest followed. The lack
of water was our greatest trouble"
Artesian wells have made this sec
ton of the country one of the finest
ranching districts In the state, but
three Ion graves still keep guard over
the buried hopes OF the once prosperous
villagers.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-08-12
FAST TRAINS COLLIDE
Thirty Six People Are Injured in /.
Wreck on a kentucky Railroad
Engineers Blamed.

Louisville KY. Aug. Ga south
bound passenger train on the Louisville
and Nashville collided with a north
bound passenger near Horse Cave, KY,
at 2 O'clock this morning. Thirty-two.
passengers and four trainmen were i'm
jured.
ern states, and none, 1t is believed, was
Fatally hurt. According to information
here, Engineer Rehm, who was the
most seriously hurt, either disregarded
his orders or was sound asleep, as his
train was going at q 40-mile clip when
1T struck the northbound passenger.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-08-12
Hush TO DEvILs A K


Devils Lake, NJ d.. Aug. 6.-Nearly
1000. persons arrived to await the be-
ginning OF registration for the reserva-
ton lands. Among those I arrive were
thirty iowtl men. most OF whom
were Registered IN h Rosebud reser-
walton, bur failed TO draw a farm.
The lrst big rush Is expected an
Monday, when q special excursion over
the Great Northern Will arrive from
the east.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-08-12

OF birds now In existence, probably
ife one mIth the greatest expafse OF
wing Ia proportion to the body. and
with the greatest power OF flight. is the
frigate or man-o'-war bird. This bird
apparently flies more by skill than by
strength, for 1t has no great carrying
powers. The wandering albatross, the
largest OF all sea birds. is also q of
our strongest flyers. One bird vas
known to fly at least $3.50 miles IN
fvgelye DAYS.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-08-12
WANT TROOPS NOW.
Sheriff Asks Governor to Send Them
20 Bonsskeei.

Pierre. $. ID. Aug 4.-Sheriff Taylor.
OF Gregory county, made formal sp-
plication TO Governor Herreid Tor
troons 10 be kent at Bonesteel during
the time that filings are To be made
at that place for the Rosebud lands.
Governor Herreid will, within a Few
days. go to Bonesteel and look into me
situation before taking any action. inc
probabilities are hat no action VIII
be taken so long as the town continues
it's gambling concessions.
Reports that II has already been de-
cided to send troops are incorrect,
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-08-12

In 1876 II was communicated 10 the
British government that the khedive
Ishmall Pasha, being in desperate need
or money, was willing to sell his 1860
shares Of stock in the Suez Canal COM,
pany az 4 fair price. Disraeii was then
premier and he didn't hesitate a min
ute. England paid $50. 600. 600 for the
khedive's holdings. or at h rate or
Stfs.60 per share. Since then the diVi-
bends on it's purchase have aggregated
SEA 600. 900, and today the shares are
selling at $500 each. This shows a profit
on the transaction OF sos, 500. 600.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-08-12
DISORDERS In HAYTL
City of Port Al Prince Scene of Riot
and Americans Seek Lesa-
tons Shelter.

Port au Price. Aug. 6.-The city IS
in a state OF great disorder. Bands OF
soldiers are throwing tones to pre-
vent the Syrians reopening their stores.
The American citizens nave hoisted the
stars and stripes over their residences
and a number sought refuge In the
American legation. their carriages be-
ing pursued by the populace. throwing
stones. Strong patrols of police have
been sent TO protect the, stores.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-08-12

The coal for Japan's navy comes
from Kakodaate and Otaru, on the
island OF Jezo. which lies directly north
81 Nippon. upon which Toxic is sss-
uAted. They are two Of the gryasest
coal shipping ports In the world. The
island lis about five hundred miles, or
two days steaming for q man Of war
from vIadivost0k.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-08-12
MANY FOREST FIRES.
Great Area Of Timber Is Being Burned
in Montana With Serious

Kalispell. Mont, Aug. 6.-Fourteen
distinct forest fires are raging In this
vicinity n property valued ut thou
sands of dollars Is heing eaten up by
the flames. which have spread To sew
eral small towns along the Great
Northern railroad.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-08-12
Americans PROTECTING Turks.

Washington, Aug. At is a curious
fact that while Minister Leishman, at
Constantinople, is seeking to secure
from the Turkish government certain
rights for American citizens resident
there, Minister Powell should be en-
gagged in protecting Turkish subjects In
the Haytien republic. This is done on
the request Of the Turkish govern
mont
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-08-12

In the academic Department. at Yak
the cost OF instruction has increased IL
twenty-nine years from $6I, AZ to $2GS,
121, while the number OF students has
risen from 5S2 TO 1850. In the nineteen
years that the elective system has been
In operation the cost OF instruction has
risen 1875 per cent. while the number of
students has Increased only 122 per
cent
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-08-12

Experiments are being made by the
German army with d newly discov-
cred method OF wireless t~elegranhy BY
means or Kftes. me Kites are raised
10 great heights-r10,0 600 TO $4,000 feet
attached 10 copper wires. and II IL
said messages can be sent to the great
est distances without affecting any
wireless telegraph station.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-08-12

A European inventor has converted
the spolxes OF an automobile ints
whistles, which are operated by the aii
action. The whistles are controlled %
Il series OF small rubber balls In con-
necti0n with the seat. their releases
opening the valve In the spoKes and
producing O peculiar whistling noise
easily heard above the sound OF traffic.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-08-12

Al correspondent IN the london Times
says that the Chinese are nothing for
the provinces OF Manchurie. They form
no part OF the eighteen provinces which
Oil the Chinese conception Of hts native
land. though they gave birth so the
ruling dynasty. This Indifference may
be real and may accousit for the ease
with which the Russians haze oyefrun
tie country; yet Manchuria Is morSa
lighting for.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-08-12

According 70 the report OF the attor-
rev general of south Carolina TO the
e~llesal assembly OF that state. the cir
cut solicitors have tried since 1883 Isl
cases for murder. During the last five
years 93S murder trials have been held.
and ia 492 OF these the verdict was mo-
guilty. The murder record for the
state last year was 22g. or nearly FIVE q
week. or these 102 were convicted, but
the sentences tn many instances We're
riiiculously inadequate.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-08-12

III is said that marble quarries as rich
as those OF Italy or Vermont have been
discovered III the hills of Stevens coun-
ty. Washington. The entire region liz
covered with q dense growth OF lofty
pines. The display Oh marble that
Washington will make ait the ST. Louis
exposition will astonish the world.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-08-12

The noted Japanese gardens, famous
for their beauty. much OF their
charm TO the quaint lanterns which are
used in great profuslon. The best OF
their garden lanterns are made OF
bronze after quaint native designs.
some of them are richly carved and are
OF great intrinsic value. Many OF these
lanterns are OF great antiquity, and the
best examples are seen at Nikkho. IA
NOUS for its exquisite bronzes.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-08-12

Cleanliness is M understood IN Tibet
What serves as clothing by day serves
as bedding by night: the bathrobe,
which constitutes a mans suit of
clothes. Is simply ungirded whe he
Hes down TO sleep. IT is neither changed
nor washed until II goes TO pieces. The
man inside bathrobe fares no better,
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-08-12
Am Indian T~erritory Wreck.

vinita, I. r.. Aug. 1.-THE Meteor fast
passenger train on the st. Louis and
San Francisco railway for st. Louis.
was derailed nea here today. Several
persons We're injured. but no n was
killed,
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-08-12
Tried for VIOLATING Game Laws.

Canton, s.. D., Aug. 4.-H. w. Case,
who was arrested here several weeks
ago for violating the state fish and
game law, was brought to trial in Jus
tice belongs court here yesterday.
States Attorney Benedict prosecuted
and Cuthbert q Carlson defended. The
ease was dismissed on motion of de-
PENDANTS counsel on tAe grounds OF
incomplete information, but Case was
at once arrested again and will this
time be tried on the merits of the case.
His attorneys are attacking the on
s~titutionality of the law, and If he is
convicted they propose TO test the law
In the higher courts, where they be-
lieve their position will be sustained.
M. M. Hunter. companion of Case, was
arrested on similar charges. Their
hearing will come off the 18th inst.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-08-12

Knowles, of Deadwood, ex-congresss
man from South Dakota. who at he
socialist state convention held In this
city March 15 last, was nominated for
the office of governor of South Dakota,
is making a series Of speeches in the
eastern part OF the state. Next sum
day he will address the residents OF
L2s:l.:c SsEa vicinity a. Baltic, siIi isioIl-
day afternoon he will address the peo~
pie of Sioux Falls at the auditorium liz
this city. Although the majority 81
the voters of Sioux Falls do not agree
with MI. Knowles politically, he Is
known as an interesting speaker and
will doubtless be greeted by a large
audience on the occasion OF his visit
to the city.