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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-03-18
BIG ICE GORGE.
Many Head of Stock Drowned as Re
suit of Backwater.

Sturgis, S. D., March Ia. News
comes of a most peculiar and disas-
trous occurrence at George Minturn's
place.. on the Belle Fourche river, about
a mile below the big iron bridge. Min
turn had quite a number of cattle in
his pasture, some of which belonged
to Lee Forbes and j. A. Hale, but Min
turn had the largest number. An ice
gorge formed In the Belle Fourche riv-
er below the ranch. The volume of
water was so great that 1t backed up
to a depth of twenty feet or more over
the pasture and drowned seventy-fiye
head of cattle M a horse, besides de-
.stroying a number of sheds. Some of
the cattle We're found in the trees aft
err the Org had gone out. The big
Iron bridge near there is also said to
be in danger, and there are great fears
of future damage down along the river.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-03-18
MARTIN GETS BUSY.
South Dakota Congressman Has a
Large Bunch of Trouble Started

~. Large OuEiCIi
for Meat Trust.
Washington, March 11.-There is tob.
a government investigation of the So
called beef trust. The house of repre-
sentatives yesterday passed, without
opposition, the resolution introduced by
Mr.. Martin of South Dakota. request
ing Secretary Cortelyou, of the depart
ment of and labor. to inves-
tigate the causes of the low prices OF
beef cattle in the United States since
July l, 1903. and the alleged unusually
large margins etween the prices OF
beef cattle and the selling price of fresh
beef
When Mr.. Martin called up his reso-
luton he asked for unanimous consent
to it's immediate consideration. MIR.
Mann of Chicago q had some
thoughts of entering an objection, but
unimportant changes in the wording
Of the resolution. such as the insertion
of the word alleged" before unusually
large margins"
Secretary Cortelyou already has told
Mr.. Martin and others intereS Led in this
movement that he will proceed as soon
as possible to a thorough investigation
of the alleged manipulation of the prices
of live and dressed beef by the Chicago
and other packers, and that he will
make the investigation as thorough and
searching as the circumstances will adj
nit. He will endeayor to learn all the
facts.
Will Be Expensive.
But before starting his investigation,
Cortelyou will probably ask congress to
max an appropriation for the pay and
expenses of an ample staff of special
agents to go into the field to make the
inquiry. The secretary says he has not
now a large enough force for such an
important undertaking. MIR. Martin has
the assurance of the speaker and the
leaders of the house that whatever
within reason Secretary Cortelyou asks
for h house promptly will give him,
so there should be no great delay in
starting the investigation.
This is the first request congress has
made of the new department for a trust
investigation, and Secretary. Cortelyou
naturally Is anxious to respond in such
manner as to justify the wisdom of con-
gress in establishing his department
and its bureau of corporations. The
work will fall directly under the juris-
diction of that bureau, whose head Is
james r. Garfield, son of former Presi-
dent Garfield.
Mr.. Martin says since he introduced
his resolution he has received many let
tiers from western cattle %raisers, Offer
ing to give evidence to the special
agents who may be sent out to make
this investigation. Some of the writer's
are afraid to nave their names used, as
they believe the packers will discrirni-
nate against them in the buying of
cattle at the various stock yards.
The South Dakota representative has
been congratulated warmly by his fell
low members upon his success in get
ting this investigation under way.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-03-18
FROM q a
Most of the Locals Vote Against +,
Strike.


Altoona. Pa. March 1.-THE miners
of the central PENNSYLVANIA bituminous
field yesterday voted on The referendum
submitted by the indianapolis "
ton, and cast their ballots almost
unanimously for peace. Secretary Pat
rick Gilday said last night he was
reasonably certain that so per cent. of
the men cast their allot against the
strike.
Carbondale, H., March 16.-The
miners of southern Illinois were idle
yesterday. Reports received from
practically the entire field, except the
counties of Hamilton and Johnson, in
dictate that the rank n file of he
men are against the strike. The locals
at C~arterville, Herren, Marion, Du-
quoin, Murphysbcro, jefferson City and
Equality cast nearly a unanimous vote
for the operators scale. From Percy.
Couletervilie and 1ilden the vote was
nearly equal. while it is believed that
in at least two towns the men voted
Observation-Disclosures and Willisville. A
summary of the vote will show that on
the question of the acceptance of the
new scale so per cent. of the men voted
to accept the operators ultimatum.
The miners leaders and operators are
greatly elated over the outcome. The
fight has been n of the hardest ever
fought, as the men We're nearly unani-
NOUS at ilTSl lOT u Slllhe.
Wheeling, w. Va, March 16.-The
best information obtainable last night
indicated that co. 900 of the 95, coo miners
within a radius of twenty-five miles of
Wheeling, voted to accept the COM
promise proposition.
st. Louis, March 16.-Returns from a
number of southern Illinois coal towns
late tonight give the following results
of today's vote: Breeze. Moawequa,
Sandoval. New Baden n Germantown
against the reduction; P~inckneyville,
Marissa and Trenton for it.
Danville, ILL.,, March 16.-Returns
from the miners voting today on the
strike proposition are coming in slow
ly. Westville voted for a strike by 1897
to s51.
Fairmont voted by n majority of
three against a strike. The big local
has not yet been counted. There are
thirty-three locals in the district, and
all can not be heard from tonight. Lo-
cal mine leaders think it will be an
even break in this suSdistrict on the
strike question.
Marion, Ill, March 16.-The votes of
the local unions in Williamson county
today on the proposition made at the
indianapolis miners convention result
ed in acceptance of the proposition by
a large majority.
Pittsburg, Pa, March 16.-The
OIllleu Nllle NotheiS VI <AIIleIlCd voted
on the question of accepting a reduc-
ton offered by the operators or calling
a general strike, and it is estimated
that about 21,000 of the $4,000 miners
in No. s district. which includes Pitts
burg and vicinity. voted in favor Of ac-
cepting the reduction.
Cleveland, O., March 16.-Specials
from the Massilon, Coshocton. and Ath-
ems, O.. coal fields show an overwhelm-
ing vote in favor of accepting the pro-
posed reduction in pay and against a
strike.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-03-18
coy FOR A SACRIFICE.
Sheriff Prevents Maine Holiness COL
ony From Doing Fanatic Deed.

CRy IIoIu COlI1S FdIIdSIC CSSQ.
Bangor, Me, March IA massacre of
children by fanatic member of the Holt
ness society is believed to have been pre-
vented on Beal's island by the prompt ac-
ton OF Washington ounty and Jonesport
city authorities in breaking up revival
services and forbidding certain weird rites.
Word reached here yesterday that prep
a~rations We're under way to offer up two
children today as human sacrifices, and
that other children were in peril. This
extraordinary situation is the result of a
protracted revival" during which scores
Of domestic animals have been slain for
burnt offerings.
The alarming state of affairs did not be-
come known until John a. Beal, a lead
Ing citizen of the island, complained to
the Jonesport authorities. His warning
was Followed by stories, related by fisher
men who nave visited Bcars island, that
men ana women leaders of the revival
We're terrorizing the children ard others
of the five hundred residents of the island
with warnings of approaching death.
Sheriff Just in Time.
Deputy Sheriff French hurried from
Jonesport, and arrived at the island just
in time to rescue young Frank Beal from
a frenzied mob of disciples, who had
bound and b!indfolded the lad, and were
subjectlng him to a nerciless beating Ito
cast Il devil out of him"
Beal himself is not a member of the so
ciety, but his wife Is a firm believer. She
is said to have agreed that her child
should be slain as a sacrifice demanded
by the Lord. The sheriff found the Beal
residence bolted and barred while a noisy
ceremony was going on within.
He burst open the door to find the boy
surrounded by a score of fanatics and
was forced TO draw his revolver.
Then while the inmates huddled in q
corner of the room he unbound the child.
AS soon as he was free the lad ran to his
father and the sheriff screaming:
Save me, save me! They are going to
kill me tonight
While the sheriff was busy untying the
victim the other members of the Holiness
society entered the house and attacked
him. Women scratched and men pum-
meled him until he backed against the
wall and fired over the head of the mob.
Mrs. Beal was arrested and sent to
Jonesport. where she was pronounced in
sane and committed to the asylum. Sher-
If Beal has sent word that with a few ex-
ceptions all the islanders rave professed
the new religion. He has been reinforced
by q big squad of deputies.
Tho Holiness creed demands that its
converts impoverish and humiliate them
selves, giving all their worldly wealth to
the ministers as inspired representatives
of God. The leaders seem to exercise a
hypnotic influence over the islanders.
most of whom are ignored and supersti-
tious fishermen and their families.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-03-18
DRANK QUANTITY
NITRO
Patrick o'connor a Section
Man Mistook 1t for a
Bottle OF Liquor.
DIED in a FEW MINUTES
Safe Blowing Had Been Attempted Re
Gently a Number of Times and It Is
Presumed the Dangerous Stuff
Had Been Forgotten.

Hill City. S. D., March 14.-Patrick
O'Connor, a Burlington section man, is
dead as a result of drinking Il quantity
of nitro-glycerin, supposing it a
whisky. A bottle containing the liquid
explosive had been left by burglars in
the rear OF Robert McNish's saloon,
after blowing the safe. O'Connor, who
was intoxicated at the time, swallowed
part Of the liquid. walked u OF the sa-
loon and sat Q the steps, where he died
q few minutes later. Those who first
discovered the partially filled bottle did
not know Its contents. 1t was yellow
ish In color and without odor, and vas
thought to be whisky. A coroner's in
quest was held over the remains Of
O'Connor.
The safe ii the saloon had been blown
twice apparently, without enabling the
burglars to reach it's interior, although
a few minutes more would have deliv-
cred to them several hundred dollars
in money and a quantity Of jewelry de-
posted there. They contented them
selves with riding the cash register,
from which they obtained $50 in cur
rency and change. No arrests have
been made, and the officers have but
small clue on which to work.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-03-18
EARTHQUAKES RECORD
seismosraph of John Hopkins Univer
sity Writes Signature of Great
Earth's Disturbances.

Baltimore, March 14.-The seismo-
shows the effect of the earthquake at
Lima, Peru, March 4, In a more pro-
nounced record than that of the dyna-
mite shock in connection with the Bal
timore fire.
The records show a continuous earth
quake disturbance from midnight,
March 8. to Z o'clock of the morning of
March 4, the time Of the great earth
quake at Lima. Although this earth
quaKc was reported around the world
as being of sc great violence, the rec
ords show hat on January 90, at 10
o'clock in the morning. there was a
much more violent earthquake some
where in the earth, Of which the world
knew nothing, because it was beneath
the sea or earth and could o make
itself felt,
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-03-18
Meetino of Aberdeen Medics.

Aberdeen, S. D., March lathe an
nual meeting of the Aberdeen District
Medical society will take place at the
Alexander Mitchell Library building on
the evening Of March Is. AT the same
time a conference of the officers of the
various district societies and the state
society has been invited by the secre-
tary of the state society to take place
In the library building. After the meet
ings an Informal lunch will be served.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-03-18
Riotins at Prague.

Vienna, March 11.-Serious rioting be-
tween German and Czech students oc-
CURED today in front of the university.
The Germans by sheer force of numbers
nnally ~overpowered their assailants.
whom they pitched down the steps and
over the balustrades. Forty students
were wounded. The police had diff
Guilty In restoring order. Reports from
Prague say the police stations there are
Nlled with students n other rioters.
The ultimate proclamation OF martial
1aw et Prague y threatened
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-03-18
Death of Joseph steckman.

Elk Point. S. D., March 14.-Joseph
Steckman, an old and respected citi-
zen, died Tuesday evening, March 8, at
the home of his daughter. Mrs. j.. w.
Ellis, at the age of %. Mr.. Steckman's
illness was brought on by a fall which
The funeral was held from the Con-
gregational church yesterday afternoon
at Q o'clock. Mr.. Steckman leaves four
children. Mrs. Denia Kennedy of Bow
die, S. d.; Mrs. j. w. Ellis of his city,
Jim Of Sioux City and John Of Avon.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-03-18
improvements at Yankton.

Yankton, s. D., March 12.-Mr. Plank
linton of Milwaukee, president of the
Western Portland Cement Works COM
pany, Is here with a crew of workmen
and an expert engineer. Active work has
begun on the immense Improvements the
ompan intends putting in here this sea-
son, by which the plant will be increased
to double Its capacity. The alterations
will cost many thousands of dollars.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-03-18
Two Dsrina Buralars.

Aberdeen, S. D., March 1.-two bur.
glaries We're committee in Aberdeen
last night, both cases being meat mar
kets. In Lockington's place the robbers
smashed the cash register to pieces n
finding less than So they upturned about
everything in the market. In Stowell
& Yeoman's place the register yielded
several dollars and no damage was
done. In both the places entrance was
gained through rear doors Il windows.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-03-18
MYSTERIOUS DEATHS.
Bodies of a Man and Woman. the Lat.
ter Headless, Found in Waters
of Delaware BAY.

Bridgeton. N. j., March lathe po-
lice authorities here are e%ndeavoring
to unravel the mystery surrounding the
finding Of the bodies of a mar and
woman yesterday in Delaware bay OPP
posite Bayside. The woman's body
either body by which they can be iden-
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-03-18
EMHEzzLER CAUGHT.
J. Lotus, Former Roadmaster for
Omaha Railway, Arrested,

Salem, s.. D., March IA. j. LOTUS,
once roadmaster on the line between
Mitchell and Sioux Falls, was arrested
at Spencer, charged with ENFORCEMENT
by the Omaha railroad company. The
preliminary hearing was held before
Justice w. r. Holly at Salem, and re-
suited in Lotus being held to the cir
cult court, the bonds being fixed at
5000. Lotus refused to put up the
bonds and was taken to the Jail at
Sioux Falls.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-03-18
Salem Marriaae.

Salem, S. D., March 14.-Carl j. Peter
son of Salem was united in marriage to
Miss Augusta M, Peterson of Sioux
Falls at the home OF the groom, north
Of Salem. Rev. Norlander of Sioux
Falls ct1iciated.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-03-18
Brewer and Brown: the minority of
Justices White, Field, Gray and Shiras.
hIill Wiu SAN Nothinn.

New York, March III. J.. Hill,
president of the Northern Securities
company, received the news of the de-
cision in this city. He declined to dis
cuss the matter. The stock market was
not generally affected by the decision.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-03-18
All Boats Saved.

Brisbane. Queensland, March 15.-An
the boats Of the British steamer Aramac.
which was wrecked Sunday off Queens
land, are safe. The last boat found con-
tained between twenty and thirty per-
sons
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-03-18
is NO OPPOSITION.
President Roosevelt Now Has tho
Financial Interests Lined Up
for Hin

Washington, March 16.-Pres.den.
Roosevelt has been informed that the
Eockefellers and the hnanciers associated
With them will not oppose his election.
.:"!eed. they are confidently expected to,
constitute in a fitting manner to his cam,.
IS!Xn fund.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-03-18

Washington Star: d you think she
loves you for yourself alone7" asked the
romantic person.
Certainly not" answered the titled for
eigner. she loves me for my ancestor"
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1904-04-27

The capital question is
one that needs settling to
stay settled, The agitation
Of removal on the argument
that a great area OF the
state is bad is an unpardon-
able insult to the thousands
of settlers who have built
homes in the abused section
and who know the country
has a great future ahead.
The Mitchell cry against
the western movement is
against the governments
policy Of opening reserya-
tions and new country that
the rapidly increasing pop
ulatioa Of the west may
have homes, and against
the plan Of the government
in spending millions of dol
lars to maket the still farther
western section of the west
blossom as the rose. The
great Salvetion Army soci-
ETY. sess prosperity and haR-
piness for thousands gifts
people on lands farther west
than the maligned and
abused seetion.that Mitchell
claims is unproductive, or
nearly 50. The spirit of the
age is to push out and take
the land. There is no sec
tion of the state but what
will ere long be settled
upon, and made productive,
if it is not so now. The
town or persons who claim
otherwise lack courage or
are talking for selfish pur-
}poses.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1904-04-27

4r. and Mrs. Metzenberg
desire to thank the many
friends and neighbors for
help, kindness and sympa-
ting shown them during
their recent great sorrow.
Bert Clousc- and wife and
Art Palmer and wife wiz
go overland shortly to St.
Louis. George Fenton will
go along. The boys will
exhibit their solid man, trick
wolf etc, enYoute.
While many parts of the
country are suffering from
floods the only complaint
this section night offer to
nature would be a kick at
Jack Frost. But the balmy
zephyrs that Slew in yester-
DAY from the south, mixing
with q warm mellow sun,
which are increasing in ten
derness aud warmth, bid
fair to remain with US. SO
IN our own happiness there
is nothing to do but extend
sympathy to those sections
less favored by nature.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1904-04-27
Taken Up.
One mare; owner can have
same by describ. marks and
color. John III. Carl Hand
City, S. d. Secs 21-115-67.

A beautiful map, valuable for refer
.ence, printed on heavy paper, 42x64
inches. mounted on rollers; ges
bound in cloth showing our new island
possessions, the Trans-Siberian Rail-
way, Pacific Ocean cables, railwa y
lines and other features of Japan,
China, Manchuria, Keria and the far
East. Sent on receipt of % cents in
stamps to w. B. KNISKERN, PIT.
NJ, Chicago & North Western BY,
Chicago, III.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1904-04-27
TOWN AND COUNTY.

| The union meetings closed
last night.
A change tx ayl md new
ones will appear next
week.
May Redmond gave o
party to her classmates in
honor of her 10th birthday.
I Renewals. s. Il. Eaton,
Miller; John Jenson, Hand
City; new subscriber Girls
R,Metzenberg, Miller.
/ The inability to get farm
help is a great hindrance in
many sections to get in the
crops quickly Let TIE I'M
employ ed of the cities
Elstrike- for the land.
"A person standing near
the First National bank
about nine o'clock last night
might have heard the voice
OF the orator Of the evening
at the Odd Fellows recep-
tionsin the opera house, the
singing OF tile choir at the
/ Christian church, the awak-
ening mixed music Of the
Eserenaders wess of the
Fcourthouse, and the we'll
| timed music Of the Miller
band near the opera
house..
/ Mrs. Warke sent in suffi-
Acient subscriptions to the
Minneapolis Journal the
first Off the week to, place
Miss Winnie ahead IN that
voting contest, and she has
secured 1900 or 5000 since
which may keepsher ahead.
The contest is quite an adj
yertisement for thu. town.
Miss Warke's picture APP
peared in the, Journal a few
days ago. Those who will
continue to- take the Jour
nal could advance. their
subscription now, before
Saturday, and help a worthy
girl get a free trip to the
Worlds fair, all expenses
paid Some might pay for
a couple years ahead, il they
wish, as it makes little diff
ference, so long as You ex-
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1904-04-27

The editor of, the Aber-
deem American has been
sued for all Of his money
$40, 0O0) by Mr.. Mcleod,
another Aberdeen editor.
IF an editor is Keene
enough to make a brother
editor thai mad, he is prob
ably sharp enough to Keep
the enraged editor from
getting the $4,000.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1904-04-27

Coe I. Crawford is mSk-
ing a wonderful race for
governor. He has the peo-
pie with him, but this is a
busy seasons for the pro-
ducing class
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1904-04-27
Corrected Wednesday noon.
Live Stock Elsewhere.
Chicago. Anvil 27.

Chicago, April p.
Good to prime steers S515(d$5. SO:
poor to medium $50. @s5.o0; stoekers
and feeders s3.oo(a4.4o; cows sL-504. :
35;canners 81 .75(02. so.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1904-04-27
RENEW

--MNEW'----
four Subscriptions ~ the
xar before Mar L and get
n PrsmiuiR thar you WOULD
mt be- without. at almost.
zay gairr.- A aundrad re-,
aewsls ara expected before
Nay 4 Il
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VI
The Weiser semi-weekly signal. (Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho) 1904-1911, 1904-09-14
REPUBLICAN ECONOMY.

The last Idaho legislature increased
the state house salaries as follows, be-
ginning with the administration to
be elected this fall: Governor from
$4,000 to $4,000 per annum; secretary
of state from $500 to s2400; audi
tor from 1900 to s2400; attorney
general from $4,000 to $4,000; treas
urer from $1,000 to $4,000; school
superintendent from $500 to $1,000 !;
mining inspector from $1,000 to
$500; supreme justice from $4,000
to $4,000. The total annual salaries
are increased from SIS, 800 to s25, :
600 or total increase of SO, 400
for the two-year term, besides va
riety of allowances to be made by the
next legislature that will bring the
gross earnings of the officials up to a
tidy sum. There are only eight
states in the union that pays a
higher salary to their governor than
Idaho, these being California, Illi-
nois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, New
Jersey, New York, Ohio and Pennsyl-
vania. There are twelve states that
pay the same and twenty-five that pay
less than Idaho.
The Weiser semi-weekly signal. (Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho) 1904-1911, 1904-09-14
Died.

DR.. j. w. Easter received the sad
news Saturday morning announcing
the death of his mother, Mrs. j. w.
Easter, ST., in San Francisco, which
occurred on that date. Deceased was
over II years of age. Death resulted
from prolonged illness caused by
a stroke of appoplexy which occurred
about year ago. y
Besides the doctor, she leaves six
children. Four unmarried daughters
in San Francisco; one son, George
W., nurseryman in Humboldt coun-
ty, CAL, and another son, Sherman,
jeweler in Southern Oregon. Her
husband preceded her some time ago.
The Signal joins in extending sym
pathy to the Borrowing children and
other relatives.