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CONVENTION TO Be
Hello IN ST. LOUIS
Democratic National Commit.
tee Selects That City After
Two Ballots.
TO CHICAGO
Thought Newspaper Influence Would
Be Welded for Some particular
candidate"-Bryan Visits
Committee.

Washington, Jar. 14.-The democrat
lc national committee furnished a sur
prise. selecting st. Louis as the place
for holding the national convention of
1904. The date fixed for the ave
ton was Wednesday, July 6, 1904, at II
o'clock.
Previous to the meeting of the COM
mittee it seemed a foregone conclusion
that Chicago would be selected as the
place of meeting, but political eSigen-
ctes entered into the situation and a
majority Of the committee voted for
st. Louis.
For some hours previous to the meet
ingo of the committee there was talk in
the corridors and among democratic
leaders that the convention In Chicago
might be subject to the influence of a
strong movement and a strong news
paper influence in favor of some par
ticular candidate. Mr.. Knapp, of the
ST. Louis Republic. limited at his in
his speech by saying that the conven-'
ton, if held at ST. Louis, would be.
welcomed by an absolutely fair press.
The committee meeting INDUCED in
considerable discussion of politics, and
the claims of various candidates We're
advocated by their p%artisans, but Moth
ing like favoring any candidate APP
peared in the committee proceedings.
Two ballots We're aiken for the place
of holding the convention, resulting as
follows: !
First Ballot-New York. 6: Chicago.
20; ST. Louis, %. /.
Second Ballot-St. Louis, IS; Chi
cago, 81.
Chairman Jones appointed j. T. Nc
Graw, West Virginia.; j. l.. Ellyston,
Virginia; w. b. Bourley, New Jersey;i
j. M. Guffey, Pennsylvania, n Nor-t
mar Z. Mack, New York, as a commit
tee to consider the disputed committee
membership from the District of CO.
lombia. To this committee a also
referred the request of the democratic
central committee from Hawaii asking
that a Mr.. Wood be made a member
from Hawaii, and also a request from
a democratic central committee of
Porto Rico, requesting permission to-
send six delegates to the national con-
vention.
A resolution commencing the ST.
Louis exposition and the proposed ex-
position at Portland, Ore, to commem-
crate the Lewis and Clark expedition
to the Pacific coast, was agreed to.
The committee adjourned at Sis p. m.
to meet at the call of the chair.
Bryan Called on Committee.
William j. Bryan, when the commit
tee a concluded it's labors, appeared,
but his visit vas without any appar-i
ent political significance. He did not
Sonie W tie nolel ulltll aileI tne COM,
lnittee had about concluded it's bust,
ness. He was warmly greeted by the.
members of h committee and invited
a number of them to call on him at hisl
hotel in the evening, and held a confer-
nee with Chairman Jones at the Shore
ham. Asked what he thought of the
Panama situation, Mr.. Bryan said that
he (Bryan) moved with elaboration,
and events occurred too rapidly I'M
some quarters for him to keep pace
with them. In answer to another ques-,
ton he replied that it was yet too early
to outline the issues for the coming
campaign.
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OUTLOOK wARLlKE.
Colombia is Massins soldiery, Evident.
Iy Getting Ready to Fight

Colon, Jan. 14.-Unlted States naval
authorities here appear to be convinced
from the tenor of the reports which
are continually brought in that Cololn-
lbia is determined to send an army to
attack Panama.
If1cial confirmation of the fact that the
Colombian troops at Titulmati number
at least 1000 men, under the COM
tmand of Generals Ortiz, Uri5e-Cribe,
Bustamente and Novo. These troops
are we'll armed and supplied with am
lmunition, and have four guns. three
steam launches and a large supply of
%lcattle. The district is an un%productive
zone, and the provisions and other sup
plies which the troops possess have
been brought to them from other
places. The government learned these
facts from a reliable source at Titu-
matt, who contrives to send news of
events from that distance to Colon by
means OF signals and trustworthy mes
lseagers.
News has also been received thai the
Indian chief. %Inanaquina. returned yes
Iterday to Cartagena. to interview the
Colombian officials regarding a re-
quest made by them for 300 Indian
boats to be used by the army at Titu-
matt in crossing rivers.
Colonel Nillamil, who is now stationed
lat Rio Maidingi. at the mouth of the
San Bias bay, in command OF 100 Pan
aman soldiers, in a report sent yester-
day said hat he had no need of more
troops. The colonel said he had al
ready sent out scouts as far as Concep-.
,tion to the east inc Culeora to the.
west who have confirmed the belief.
that the mountain trails are so difficult,
that 1T would be an easy matter for the
,colonel's command to stop an army at,
tempting to pass over them.
1t is expected that all the warShipS,
will leave Color today for the purpose
of making a demonstration along the
San Bias coast. The vessels will land
ian attacking force the momen inTor-'
mation reaches them that Colombian
troops have crossed into Panama terri,
tory. 4
There are no signs of a Colombianl
army in the vicinity of Panaman terri
tory on the Pacific. The outlook is app
lparently warlike.
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WON'T CHI COLOMBIA.
Secretary Root Denies Stories Of Prep.
a rations for War.

rations for War.
Washington, Jan. l4.-Atter the cab
met meeting today Secretary Root Isl
sued the following statement:
The publication in various quarters
of news indicating that this govern.
ment Is preparing to send troops 10
Isthmus to carry on military operationa
against Colombia has been u source
!or considerable annoyance to the eXecu-
tive and Val departments. No state Of
WAR exists between the two countries;
INC Inauguration of hostilities is con-
'tenlplated by this government. No
preparation for war is being made II
Is not believed by the president. nor by
h secretary OF state, that any occa-
sion tor employment of troops on the
isthmus is likely to arise. They have
used their utmost efforts to convinced
General Reyes and the Bogota oticials
of the friendly intentions of this govj
eminent towards Colombia, and OF their
readiness to use their good offices in
,nc selliement OF any questions in dis-
pute between Colombia and Panama.
lit is difficult for them to believe
the authorities in Bogota can be SO
blinded by passion and prejudice as
to declare war against the United
States. and even if this ruinous step
should be taken by Colombia this gov
would be in no haste to res
spond to her challenge
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-01-15
WILLIAM ]. BRYAN
GUEST OF HONOR
a Banquet and Reception by
Democrats at New Haven,
Conn.
CELEBRATE x DAY
Tho Result, Il 4. Declared by Some, /,
Prelude to she Opening Of Prssi-
Dental Campaign in New Eng
land Statea

New Haven. Conn, Jan. 1s.-Wiliam
J. Bryan was the guest Of honor at q
banquet in Warmers hall, at which
about l5O democrats were present.
Governor Garyin of Rhode Island and
Congressman De Almond of Missouri
were among the guests from other
states.
The occasion took the form of a cele-
bration of jackson day. and was also
declared by some OF its promoters to be
intended as q sort of prelude to the
opening Of the presidential campaign
in New England. w. F. S. Hewitt was
POSTMASTER.
MI. Bryan's topic was. "a Conscience
Campaign"
He said in part:
The word campaign suggests war
fare. 1t is good tactics to strike the
enemy where he is weakest, and to use
the weapons which are most effective.
The weak point OF every bad policy Is
that it sacrifices human rights to sell
fish interests. and today to prove q
system evil we only have to show that
it violates that sense of justice that is
satisfied with nothing less than equal
rights to all and special privileges to
none. The only appeal that is perma-
nent In its effectiveness and enduring
In its usefulness is the appeal to con-
science. and while it may seem weak
ness to the brutal and folly to the sor-
did, 1t ous a response that is at
least irresistible.
If we woul touch the conscience Of
others we must give evidence that
our consciences have been Quickened.
The great issue at this time is the issue
etWeen man and mammon; between
piutocracy and democracy. All surface
results of policy OF taxation and Of reg
ulation and of finance are but phases
of that century long. that worldwide
struggle between the common people
and organized wealth. To say hat 1t
does not pay for a nation to violate
the rights of the people of another ma
ton involves so much of addition, sub
traction, multiplication and division
that many get lost in a maze of math-
ematcs. But to say that "the wages
Of sin is death" is to give an epitome OF
history that accords with each PERSONS
experience. In dealing with the trusts,
with finance, with labor problems and
with all the other questions at issue we
must view them from a moral stand
point and arraign every evil at the bar
OF the public conscience.
Will 1t win? Nothing else will give
permanent success. AS the martyrs
who, 1880 years ago, kneeling in pray
er while hungry beasts devoured them,
invoked a power mightier than the
legions of Rome, so today 1t is not only
possible but necessary to appeal to
that moral sentiment which, when
aroused, will prove more potent than
the purse,
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Stockholders Elected.

Salem. s. D., Jan. 14.-The annua
meeting Of the Salem Milling, Lighting
Ind Heating company was held at. its
expressed confidence in last years
management by re-electing the old
BOARD of directors: l.. ". Schneider.
2. F. Westfall, j. Sweetheart. H. Mel
son and Anton Loe. The directors
elected the old officers as follows: T..
V. Schneider. president; E. T. Westfall.
airy and manager, and l.. s.. Tyler.
treasurer. The company has declared
40 dividend the past year, but the
stockholders have really had a divi-
lend, however, as the profits have been
ased to pay up debts, there not being
enough stock taken at the organiza-
ion a little over a year ago to start
he company out even.
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MAKE CHARGES OF FRAUD
Several consulates in China Are to Be.
Investigated.

Washington, Jan. M.-The president has
ordered the state department to make a
thorough Investigation Of United States
consulates at Shanghai, Canton and
Annoy. For a year past charges have
been flying backward and forward af-
fecting the conduct of the basiness at
those consulates, and the consuls them
selves have INDUCED in mutual recrimi-
nations and charges that have made it
evident to the state department officials
that there is need for a thorough inves-
tigation. which will form the basis for a
complete change of consulates in the orr
ent. The system now prevailing is said to
be a~ntiquated.
The charges referred to are not new,
but as described relate to charges for
manifests, for certification Of commercial
papers and the issue Of Identification pa-
pers to Chinese who have been going into
the Philippines. Governor Taft long ago
complained to Washington Of the practice
of loose methods of regulating the admis-
sion Of Chinese to the Philippines and of
the opportunities for fraud allowed.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-01-15
TROUBLE WITH SCHOOL BOARD
Ex-senator Gunderson Claims Trans
portation for His Children.

eAsSO6aNVC ~NSuHQ0DSOu St0ttUo 81 u OSs
portation for HE Children.
vermiilion, s. D., Jan. 14.-The cit,
school board and ex-senator Charles
versy a. to what is right or wrong In
the way OF furnishing transportation
for the latter's children. From present
appearances the difficulty Is likely to
go to the circuit court. The case is not
merely n of local Importance. as 1t
might in times to come involve other
school districts of the state.
School District No. 5 embraces the
city of Vermillion for the most part,
but also includes farm lands owned by
Mr.. GundersOn A couple of years ago
he petitioned the school board to trans
fer him to the Fairview district. This
application was turned down. AT that
time the decision rested with the presi-
dents Of h two district school boards
land the county superintendent. In the
meantime the law has been amended so
that Mr.. Gunderson can take his trou-
bles into court. and this he probably
will do.
A few weeks ago Mr.. Gunderson
asked the board of District No. S to
furnish transportation for his children
to and from school-this in lieu of the
law section which says such shall be
done In case of unreasonable distance.
IA committee Of the board was appoint
ed to ook up the matter, and decided
to grant the demands of the ex-state
senator. But the people went right up
fn the air, and last week at a meeting
pr the board h appropriation for
transportation was cut off.
In n way MI. Gunderson certainly
has a grievance, but it seems he went
after the matter in the wrong way. In
stead of following up his desire to get
out OF n district by going into court.
ne asked the school board to transport
his children back and forth. Notwith-
standing that the district already has
pts III full in meeting expenses, this
was granted. And ,aen the taxpayers,
or q great many of them. howled. They
Were willing that he should get out of
She district. il he could, but for a man
so we'll situated, financially, to ask a
donation, was considered an imposition,
n their influence resulted in the
board resembling its action.
There is little doubt but that there
are other farm lands surrounding Ver-
mlllion that ought to be in this district.
BUT unless the owners ask to come into
1t, there is no way to force them SO to
do. The question which the board has
10 contend with is whether or not it is
wise to let Mr.. Gunderson out, or take
chance In some day %persuading others
10 come In. The members are Of the
opinion that so long as the land was in
tne district hen Mr.. Gunderson pur-
chased 1t. he ought to be satisfied.
A revision OF the district, If it were
possible, would be a nice thing, as No.
3 would then include the farms of
Messrs. Thompson, Wilcox, Ely, Lee &
RENTS 3. "; and Egbert Collar, An
drew Seller, r. o. Ellis. Will Collar, N.
Y. Ross. w. ]. Simons and A. A. Part
This would increase the school
und nearly $1,000 per year.
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STANDING BY HOAR.
New Haven People Want Our Relations
With Colombia and Panama
Fully Investigated.

New Haven. Conn, Jan. 13.-Twenty
prominent citizens Of New Haven.
headed by Professor Theodore S. Wool
sey. professor of international Law at
Yale, nave signed and forwarded to
Senator Hoara petition asking the SEN
ate to defer formal ratification OF the
Hay-Bunau-Varilla treaty, and that
this governments action in Panama be
subjected to careful and deliberate in
vestigation.
The petition says the belief has arisen
in the minds of many in this country
and abroad that in our dealings with
Colombia we have violated and are
about to violate the rules of in%terna-
tional law, and that we are adopting a
j of conduct toward that country
which we would not have taken against
a powern
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IS NOW RICH MAN.
M. 3. Moser, a Blacksmith, Gets s25,
600 for q Patent.

tOII 6ASGuSs ~
Yankton, S. D, IAN. An. B. Moser,
son of J. j. Moser of Tyndall, who is at
present working on the new city we'll
now going down, was today offered
by the Otto Engine company of Chi
cago. $4,000 for his recently patented
reversible gasoline engine. He has in
structed his attorney, j. d. Elliott of
Tyndall, to accept the offer, relinuuish-
Ing all patent rights on his invention.
Moser has been working at odd mo-
ments for four years on his invention.
He Is a blacksmith by trade and while
giving the news of his good fortune to
a press reporter, could hardly talk ow-
ing to his excitement. The engine,
which is entirely practicable, can be
made to reverse its. stroke without
shutting down, and runs with gas in
the same that steam operates
In a steam engine. +.
A Bold Robbery.
A daring burglary that must have
been perpetrated last Friday night has
lust been discovered here. The CITY
apartments OF Sam Kaucher, a wealthy
u man.. and owner of the Elizabeth
fruit farm, have been broken into and
valuables to the extent of about $500
taken. The family was moving to their
town residence and had most of their
goods in, which had all been ransacked
and clothes. costly laces and old silver.
much Of 1t family heirlooms dating
srom 1904, and other articles that could
hieves in their hurry had overlooked
numerous things of great value, and
we're evidently amateurs. There is no
clue to their identity. The rooms en-
tered face on Broadway, one of the
eadtng streets OF the city.
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WILL NOT EXTEND
!. Line TO BONESTeEl
Officials d Northwestern Say
Few improvements Will
5. Be Made.
TRIED TO SWALLOW NOTE
Mrs. Catherine Direen, in an Attempt
to Avoid Payment Of a $4,000
Note, chewed and Nearly
Swallowed Paper.

Bonesteel, s. D., Jan. A.-General
Manager George F. Bidwell OF Chi
cago, G. H. Reynolds. superintendent,
of Omaha, n C.. c. Hughes, general
superintendent, of Norfolk, all of the
lC. & N. w. railway, arrived
Nm the city this evening on Mr.. Bid
twelFs private car and were interviewed
lby your reporter Mr.. Bidwell, when
asked II the Northwestern would ex-
tend Its line west from Bonesteel dur
q h present year, said most en-
phatically No. Mr.. Bidwell said in
substance: I'VE have no plans for the
extension of the o during the pres
ent year; neither do I think there will
be any railroad building this season.
When asked as to the truth OF the
statement published in the Omaha
Daily News OF January 8, stating that
the Northwestern officials had been in
terviewed and hat the road would
build or west early In the spring, Mr..
Bidwell said: There is absolutely no
foundation for the article. None of the
officials of the Northwestern have been
interviewed by a reporter for the News.
we have no plans whatever for
the extension of this road from Bone
steel westsduIing the present year. Mr..
Bidwell expressed himself as being
pleased with the substantial growth of
our town since his last visit here. The
gentlemen were here on a our of In
spection and seeing what, If any, i'm
provements were needed to further the
interests of their company.
That portion of the Rosebud reserva-
ton lying in Gregory county which es-
capped the destructive fire last fall has
been burning for the past three days.
There has been about three inches of
snow here during the entire winter up
to this date and the ground has been
bare for the past month, consequently
the fire is. travelling at a terrific rate
and destroying all the range In its path.
This fire, with what territory was
burned over last fall, Will practically
hestroy all the range west OF here for
distance of twenty-five miles. and
should any great depth OF SNOW fall
between now and spring there will be
great number of cattle die OF star
walton unless the owners can find range
farther west.
News received here from Washington
Indicates that there is practically no
Opposition to the Rosebud reservation
bill. mi that its passage during the
present session of congress Is almost
IN assured fact. This and the assur-
hnce that the Northwestern will not
extend Its line makes the Ronestell
citizens feel jubilant.
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TWO EXPLOSIONS.
Two Men instantly Killed by Blowing
Up of Part Of a Powder

Peoria, ILL.,, Jan. IA message from
Edwards station announces the blow
Ing up of n building Of the Buckeye
Powder company. William Justis and
Leonard Smaller were instantly killed.
the plant of the Wyoming Coal COM
pany. at Wyoming, ILL.,, are received.
In a powder explosion a man named
Westerfeld was instantly killed and,
his brother fatally injured.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-01-15
House Members Ask What Has Been
Done With the Sherman Law
Enforcement Funds.

Washington, Jan. 13.-The legisla-
nent's appropriations bill was today
reported to the house. The bill carries
s28,258,S95, an increase of $94,680 over
the last fiscal year. A resolution re-
questing the attorney general to fur
nish information as to what none had
been expended under the act providing
tor enforcement Of the Sherman anti
rust law was adopted without division.
A resolution OF respect to the mem-
Dry Of the late Mr.. Skiles of Ohio was
adopted and the house adjourned until
k0nQrrnNN
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-01-15
OMAHA CELEBRATION.
Half Centennial of the Signing of the
kansas-Nebraska Act May Be
Observed.

Washington, Jan. l3.-Editor Rose
water of Omaha is here 10 attend the
International arbitration conference,
and will take up with the president the
matter of a celebration of the 5Oth an
niversary of the signing of the Kansas
Nebraska act, May 80, 1854. He hopes
to have the president attend the cele-
bration in Omaha.
Mr.. Rosewater after a conference
with h president said the removal of
Mr.. Summers as United States attorney
for Nebraska would soon be made. He
said 1t was assured. He considers the
selection of Chairman Lindsay as his
successor probable.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-01-15
REYES GIVES 1T UP.
After a Last Consultation With Score.
tary Hay He Leaves Washington
for Last Time,

Washington, Jan. 13.-General Reyes
had an hours conference with Secre-
tary Hay today respecting the Panama
situation. He announced at the con
clusion of the interview hat he prob
ably would cave for New York today,
not expecting to return.
Mr.. Hay endeavored to show Reyes
the futility of Colombia's efforts to re-
gain Panama. but regards the matter
as still open to further efforts toward a
peaceful adjustment.
Secretary Hay, after being confined
to his home for several weeks, APP
peared at the White House today and
had a long conference with the presi-
dent regarding the Colombian situa-
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-01-15
BUCHANAN CONFIRMED.
Motion TO Reconsider Previous Vote of
Confirmation Tabled in Senate
by Party Vote.

Washington. Jan. 1a,-The executive
session OF the senate today was for the
purpose OF considering the nomination
of w. 1. Buchanan to be minister to
Panama. Senator Morgan presented a
protest against the confirmation, COW
erlng the points which he has made
against the recognition of Panama as a
nation.
Lodge moved to lay on the table Nor
gan's resolution to reconsider the con-
tirmation of Buchanan. The motion
carried by a strict party vote.
This has the effect of confirming the
nomination..
The senate confirmed the nomination
OF William H. Taft to be secretary Of
war.
H. G. Ide of Vermont was confirmed
as vice governor of the Philippines.
Luke E. Wright of Tennessee was
confirmed as civil governor Of the Phil
ippines.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-01-15
IOWA EDITORS HoNoREp
cyrenus Cole and George D.. Perkins
Appointed on Commission.

Washington, Jan. 14.-The president
has announced the appointment of the
assay commission for 1904, which will
test the weight n ~fineness of coins
produced at the minis of the United
State during the year. The list includes
Representative William Alden Smith,
Michigan; Geo. D.. Perkins, editor
Sioux City. Ia: Cyrenus Cole, editor
Cedar Rapids, Ia; Ludwig Loevinger.
banker, White Lake, S. D.
EX-officio members. are: II. G.. Tor
rev., assayer, New York assay Office.
w. B. Ridgely, comptroller of the m
rency, Washington; United States Dis
Judge ]. B. Mcpherson, Philadelphia;
George b.. Roberts, director of the mint.
Washington.
The commission will meet in Phila-
delphia February 10.