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VISIT TO ROOSEVELT.
;iaas. w. Fairbanks, Republican Vice
Presidential Candidate Meets the
President in Conference.

oyster Bay, n. Y. July 13.-senatot
publican candidate for vice president.
is q guest at Sycamore HILL The SEN
ator arrived unaccompanied at Oyster
Bay. 1t had been expected that he
would arrive earlier, but he missed con-
nections at Long Island City and Was
delayed nearly an hour.
The vice presidential candidate came
directly from indianapolis and was ac-
corded cordial reception at the sta
ton as he alighted from the train.
He responded to greetings by lifting his
hat. Senator Fairbanks was conducted
to the presidents carriage, and was
driven to Sycamore Hill.
! AS the open carriage passed through
the village. Senator Fairbanks was
ception at Sycamore Hill was charac-
I terized by noticeable cordiality.
!; President and Mrs. Roosevelt and
George b. Cortelyou, who is guest of
the president, gave Senator Fairbanks
i hearty greeting. 1t was the first meet
ing of the president and Senator Fair
i banks since they We're nominated.
| Senator Fairbanks arrival was pre-
! ceded by an important conference con-
4 cerning the details of the campaign and
/ the presidents speech of acceptance of
| the nomination for the presidency. The
parties to it were the president. Mr..
Cortelyou and Cornelius N. Bliss OF
! New York, treasurer of the republican
national committee.
MIR. Cortelyou arrived from Washing
| ton early in the day, accompanied by
! his confidential secretary, H. o. Weav-
ecutive office, where he was Joined by
1 Secretary Loeb. Together they drove
to sasamofe Hill.
I Chairman Cortelyou declined to make
any comments. either on the candidates
i nominated by the democratic party. the
| action of the st. Louis convention, or
the platform. He was here, he said.
to confer With the president and Sem
ator Fairbanks.
An hour late. Mr.. Bliss arrived from
New York. and was taken to Sycamore
| Hill in one of the presidents carriages.
1T was expected that he would re-
main until today, but he was obliged
to return to New York last evening.
Mr. Bliss declined to discuss the de-
tails of the afternoons conference.
The president and Mrs. Roosevelt en-
tertained Senator Fairbanks and Chair
man Cortelyou at family dinner last
night. The only other guests We're Sec
retary and Mrs. Loeb.
After dinner the president. Senator
Fairbanks. Chairman Corteiyou and
Mr.. Loeb held a conference in the pres
ident's library 1t continued far into
tue IllSnl. All lHlOT1ndllOH concerning
it was withheld. 1t is known. however,
that in u general way. the CONDUCT of
the campaign. the presidents spe4.sh OF
acceptance of his nomination, the part
Senator Fairbanks is to take in the
campaign. and other details We're con-
Sidered.
Senator Fairbanks and Chairman
Cortelyou will leave for New York to.
day. During the morning President
Roosevelt and Senator Fairbanks and
Chairman Cortelyou will have some
photographs taken.
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INVESTIGATING CATTLE DISEASE
Question as to Its Origin Under Con-
sideration by Stock Men.

Rapid City, S. d.. July "a prominent
Denver cattle buying company and local
parties are having controversy over the
question of the origin of the cattle dis
ease, against which the government has
taken such strong rulings. The Denver
outfit contends that the disease has al
ways existed more or less in the northern
states, while the local parties affirm that
1t originally came across the border from
Texas. The Western South Dakota Stock
Growers association has issued state
ment giving sure cure for the dreaded
disease. 1t consists of a preparation OF
lime and sulphur made in the proportion
of eight pounds of unslacked lime. twenty
four pounds of flour of sulphur and lr
gallons of water. Make the lime into a
paste and sift into that the flour OF sui
phur. To make 100 gallons of the dip boil
the mixture with about thirty gallons o.
water for two hours. and then allow it 20
settle. Add enough water to make it 100
gallons 1t Is essential to prevent the
sediment from entering the dipping vats.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-07-15
FORESTRY WORK
IN The DAK0TAS
Government Sends Expeditions
to Collect Information Re-
garding Tree Growth.
is OF MUCH INTEREST
*h's +. Wide stretch of coun, With
Eut Little Natural Growth of
Timber Sc Reports Are
Eagerly Awaited.

Sioux Falls S d. july 12.-Impcrtant
work for the forestry division of the
United States department of agricul-
turc rs to be performed by two eNpe-
ditions which have Just started out of
this city for n tour through the eastern
third Of North and South Dakota, a
part OF Canada aud western Minnesota.
Ihe Two expeditions are sent into the
tiele for the purpose of gathering use
full Information in regard to the plant
ing and growth of forest trees in the
territory to be visited by the eNpedi-
tons.
The two parties will go north into
Canada after completing their work in
North and South Dakota. and will
then swing around and enter Mime
sofa. Those in charge of the parties
expect to return To Sioux Falls next
October after having inade the circuit
of The three states and il part of Can
ada during the summer With wagons.
The expeditions We're equipped in
Sioux Falls. They are under the direc-
tion of James Fetherolf, who, with one
ni the parties, started for fankton and
from there will proceed northward
through the James river valley. The
other party started directly nortllward
from Sioux Falls and is in charge of
j. l.. Venting. assistant. The parties
viii travel northward through the Da-
kotas i'm parallel lines. keeping about
forty miles apart. There are three
persons in each party. making six in
all with the two expeditions.
Many Artificial Groves.
Prior to departing from the city, Mr..
Fethcrolf. forestry assistant in charge
OF both expeditions. when asked in
reference to what they expected to ac-
compiish, said: There are many
groves planted about the farm houses
In this state for economic purposes and
for protection from sun and wind. The
early settlers naturally planted the ma
tive trees which they found along the
streams. Among these are green ash,
American elm, soft maple. box elder.
etc. Some have succeeded We'll in grow
ing these trees, While others have
failed, and some varieties have made
better progress than others.
We will make study OF the plan
tations for the purpose of finding what
trees are best suited for planting, the
conditions which are necessary to their
best growth and what can be expected
of the trees after planting. We will
make great many actual measure
meyts of growth in a given time, as
Indicated by the information which we
may obtain from the owners of planta- :
tions as to the time when the trees
We're planted.
Consequently there must be consid-
arable consultation with farmers as to
the history of their trees. AS the in
formation sought is for the benefit of
the farmers and is to be returned to
them in compiled and tabular reports
from the department of agriculture,
we hope they will be willing to assist
us as much as possible in our work.
We shall appreciate very much this in
formation from the farmers, on which
the government is relying for it's for
aStry statistics"
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Crop Condition Good.

Sioux Falls, S. D.. July 14.-From all
reports crops in this portion of the
state continue in very fine condition.
While the weather during the past six
weeks has not been very favorable for
corn, those who have examined the
crop say that at least ninety per cent.
OF the corn In Minnehaha county is as
far advanced as usual at this season
of the year. With late fall it is con-
servatively estimated that corn will
yield better than last year. The har-
vesting of barley is expected to COM
mence the latter part of the present
week. Oats promises to be the heaviest
crop In the history of this part of South
Dakota. In some instances oats are
lodging. but not to any serious extent
Wheat is excellent, and With ten days
of favorable weather will yield better
than ever before
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-07-15
TRIED TO KILL FAMILY.
Man Who Los. Position Undertook te
Exterminate His Former EN-
pioYer's Household

San Francisco. Cal. July 13.-Be
cause he was discharged from posi-
tion that netted him $3.50 per week
August Geber. alias Schell, tried to ex-
terminate the family of his former EN-.
ployer, George Hartman. ST.. painter
Geber was discharged for insulting
Charles Hartman, son of his employer
Geber who lived with the family wen,
up stairs, returning with revolver
and fired at Hartman, sr. The old mar
fed and his son George slammed the
door in Geber's face, and Geber firet
twice through the door, one bullet en-.
tering Georges arm. George staggered
back and Geber rushed through, knock.
ing the aged Mrs. Hartman down with
a blow in the face. He then ran to the
front yard, where he met young Charlie.
Hartman, whom he shot through tht
throat, causing almost instant death
Geber was then captured by the police
after a desperate fight.
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CROWDED AT YANKToN.
Two Thousand Registered at That City
on First QaY.

Yankton, S. d.. July S.-Regstration
for the Rosebud lands is on in full
force here, the exact number registered
here yesterday, opening day, was 19l7.
Hours before the opening of the gov
ernment booths two hundred people
We're in front of the Broadway booth.
while four hundred, by actual count,
waited patiently before the east side
booth on Capitol street. The Broadway
contingent procured u lot of chairs,
which We're placed clear across the
street in rows The eight government
clerks, from the general land office at
Washington are Captain H. Wahly, in
charge of the party: L. d. Pace, C. B.
Strong, F. I. Livings, w. F. Staley.
j. Fl. Thomas, w. S. Binley and w. c.
Mills. This force was kept busy all
day and had just succeeded in clearing
the doors of the registration booths
when the late afternoon and evening
trains brought in crowds to take the
places of those leaving.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-07-15
State Enworth LEAGUE off;cers

Canton, S. D., July l4.-The annual
convention of the state Epworth
league, held in this city simultaneously
with the Interstate Epworth assembly
now in session has adjourned, after
electing the following officers for the
ensuing year: DR.. N. A. Swickard of
Canton, president; Rev. G.. d. Brown
Of Washington Springs, first vice pres
ident; Rev. A. c. Shepherd of Yer
million, second vice president; Miss
Carrie Buttolph of Aberdeen, third
vice president; Miss Winefred Chap
pelle of Alexandria, fourth vice presi-
dent; Rev. S. II. Shurtleff of Harris
burg. recording secretary; l.. f. Grill
of Sioux Falls, corresponding secretary
and treasurer; Mrs. w. b. Stewart of
Centervlle. superintendent of Junior
league work. Dr.. N. a. Swickard was
also appointed fraternal delegate to
the state Epworth league convention of
Iowa, to be held at Oskaloosa COM
mencng November IL, 1904. H. S.
Wilkinson of Mitchell was appointed
fraternal delegate to the state conven-
tion of the Christian Endeavor con-
yentiOn
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Farmers Dipnina Cattle,

Huron. S. D.. July 12.-Cattle men in
this locality are very much Interested
in the matter of dipping cattle with a
view to preventing a disease known as
Texas itch, and to eradicate it where it
has already made it's appearance. A
conference of Beadle county farmers
and stockmen was held here and the
matter very thoroughly discussed A
committee named by the meeting pre-
sented the matter of the establishing
of d dipping vat at the expense of the
county, but there being no law by
which an appropriation of funds for
such purpose can be made, the board
will take no steps in that direction.
Clark & Nenablss have large vat and
facilities for dipping many hundred
head of cattle daily. and this will be
used for the presen,! There is really no
occasion for alarm lest the disease
spread and become very prevalent in
these parts; cattle dealers and farmers
are using every. possible precaution
and the dipping process as directed by
the government is likely to prevent the
spread of the disease.
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Were Victims of lllfated Norge.


Sioux Falls, S. D.. July 9.--It has been
learned that j. A. Jensen, a Sioux Falls
business man, had brother and niece
among the victims Of the Norge dis
aster. They We're Bernard Arneson and
Emma Peterson. Some weeks ago Jen-
sen sent three tickets to relatives in
Norway so they could come to Sioux
Falls. He wrote them to sail on June
80 and the first intimation he had
that his instructions had not been fol-
lowed was when he saw the list of
the victims of the disaster, in which
the names of his brother and niece APP
peared. Mr., Jensen is of the opinion
that his brother and niece, probably
With the intention of giving him a
pleasant surprise by appearing in Sioux
Falls a week before they We're expected,
sailed on the illfated Norge on June %,
instead of waiting until June 80, as he
had requested them to do.
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improvements at Fort Meade.

Fort Meade, s. d.. July 11.-ln add:-
ton to the building to be cone here
this summer. a complete new water
lnforced concrete reservoir are now in
the office of the constructing quarter
master. The reservoir will be located
on the hill across the road north of the
sawmill at an elevation of 3O5 feet
above the parade ground: There will
also be a complete new water distri-
button system in this part of and s
inch pipe, CARRYING Al fire hydrants.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-07-15
VISIT THE ROSEBUD.
Hundreds Left Chamberlain in Eueeies
This Morninu

Chamberlain. 5. D., july 1.-THE ruin
mas ceased, bui in spite of the heavy
coads hundreds have left this forenoon
In bugges to look over not only the
Rosebud lands. but the Sioux lands add
ioiuing. which are now subject to entry.
Steamers also have taken large num-
bers to the Rosebud lands. Registration
is progressing steadily, but the govern
ment officials DO not look for the
heaviest registration at Chamberlain
until the last week. owing to the fact
that the drawing takes place in this
city.
Aside from the Rosebud opening the
present influx of landseekers will mean
much to the entire country in this vi
cinity and thousands will make homes
on lands now vacant, for which filings
are already booming at the local United
States land office.
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Corn Growth Retarded by Cold.

Sioux Falls, S. d., July 9.-The rains
Of the past few days have again retard-
ed the growth of corn in eastern South
Dakota and added several inches to the
rainfall of the asst few weeks. Need
less to say, the recent rains We're not
needed. as the ground was i'm good con-
dition, but farmers say it was better
for it to come when it did than two or
three weeks from now. at a time when
small grain is ripening and prepara-
tions are being made for the commences
ment of harvest. Small grain promises
one of the largest yields in the history
of the state. Crops of all kinds con-
tinue In first-c!asS condition iii this part
of the state, corn alone being back
ward. due to the unusually coo! wealth
er of April and May.
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Survey for Irrigation Finished.

i.ele Fourche, S. D.. July 12-The
survey for the reclaiming of 100000 to
100000 acres of agricultural ground
near this city by irrigating, has been
inshed. f. H. Newell chief of the re-
clanation service of the United States
geological survey. has been over the
proposed ditch route and has returned
TO this city, convinced that the project
is feasible. He has advised the far
n2ers and ranchers to complete their
organization and to deed over the sur
pius ground. over $50 acres. so that
there will be no further hitch in the
proceedings. 1t is now believed. based
upon statements made by Mr.. Newell
hat work will be commenced on the
big bitches early in the fall. con-
stitIton and bylaws have been
adopted p the Farmers association
which wesa dictated by Nh Newell
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-07-15
SLOW AT CHAMBERLAIN
Only About 100 Names Added to the
Registration for Rosebud
Lands Today.

Chamberlain, S. D., July 7.-Snce the
closing of the registration places for the
Rosebud drawing yesterday evening more
than 600 arrivals have been recorded, and
yet to noon today but little more than 100
new names were added to the registration
roll. This is doubtless due in part to q
drenching rain that has been falling and
a tendency among the visitors to look
over the lands already on the market just
rorth of the Rosebud and subject to en-
try ct sl4 per quarter. Steamers this
morning took many down the river to look
at the Rosebud lands, but the mud is SO
heavy as to prevent much travel by team.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-07-15
HAND county DIVIDED.
Democrats Hold Two Conventions to
Elect DeIeoates

Miller, S. D.. July 12.-The democratic
eourty convention to select eleven del
-ga.es to the Aberdeen state conven-
lion caused a serious clash resulting
tl two conventions being held.
State Committeeman Pusey with
twelve others. held a convention first
Ne1t came the Healy-McCullen fac
tiof, with sorty-one persons, and held
llleirs. The latter indorsed c. F. Erich
sen for presidential elector.
i5otb conventions indorsed Parker
and the st. Louis platform.
The latter convention claimed that
the nusey faction called their conven-
ton ahead of the advertised hour.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-07-15
YANKTON WE'LL FILLED.
Registration for Three Days Totals APP
proximatelY 5.49Q.

Yankton, $. D.. July 1l.-Commission-
er Richards of the United States gem
cral land office arrived here yesterday
and was we'll satisfied with the way
in which the registrations We're being
conducted here. The official figures
for the first three days of registration
are as follows Tuesday, l,19I;
Wednesday, 1.7735; Thursday, 1888,
making total of o,l9O. or only ten
short of $500 people. The city has
never been called on before to entertain
so many people rs the Rosebud opening
has brought here. The registrations
do not show the total number here, as
many are here sightseeing, who accom-
pany relatives and cannot register for
one reason or another. 1t is expected
by the government officials that the
opening figures will be Very nearly
maintained throughout tne sixteen
iaya of registration. bringing total
Of from 25.oon 20 10000 people 10
Yankton in that period.
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QUIET AT BoNEsTEEL.
Sioux cityans Begin Going There and
Big Crowd is Promised
Mondav.

Bonesteel. S. ID, July 11.-Rain and
clouds continue to prevail and a gloom
rests on BOneSteel.
About 500 registered this morning.
The local agents are in receipt of infor-
nation to the effect that an immense
crowd will be in Bonesteel Mondav and
preparations are going forward to take
care of them. The best of order pre-
wallis and no violence has occurred.
Chief Melon and his assistants have the
situation we'll i'm hand. Ten additional
policemen have been put in. under the
chiefs orders. Carl Hamilton and a
number of other Sioux City men ar
rived here this morning.
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Third Victim Dead.

Sioux Falls, S. D.. July 1,-Arnia
Skogue. the 14-year-old daughter of
Lewis Skogue, is the third victim of
the disastrous accident enc and one
fourth miles east of Brandon, when a
westbound passenger train on the
Omaha railroad ran down Palmer and
Clifford Skogue and their sister Annie
instantly killing the two boys and in
juring the girl TO such an extent that
yhe has since died in the Sioux Falls
hospital. where she was brought after
ocf,il
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-07-15
Rauaaes hx Pine Beetle.

Custer, S. D., July 14.-The pine for
ests of Custer county, especially in the
vicinity of this city, are being devas-
tated extensively by the pine beetle,
which is making its appearance al
most for the first time in the southern
Hills. The damage has been confined
almost entirely to the northern portion
of the Hills. There seems to be no pre-
ventive to their destructive work.
The matter will be taken UP again
with the Washington department.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-07-15
BANK BURGLARS.
Believed to Be an Organized Gang in
the Black Hills.

Deadwood. S. D., July 9.-For the past
few days a gang of safe breakers has
been operating throughout the Black
Hills. The first attempt at robbery
at Edgemont, and the next showed up at
Rockford. where the safe of Lapp &
Billups was broken open and about $50
and number of checks taken Last
night in this city the grocery store of J.
Hattenbach was broken open and the safe
blown to pieces. A very small amount OF
money was taken The work is apparent-
ly being done by inexperienced men.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-07-15
S. E. Wilson for Judge in Seventh.

Rapid City, S. D.. July 14-The demo-
cratic convention in this city nominated
Hon. E. S. Wilson of Hot Springs, a
prominent attorney of that place, for
the position of judge of the Seventh ju-
dicial district. This district comprises
the three counties of Custer, Fall River
and Pennington, the majority of the
delegates being with the former two
counties.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-07-15
BURNED TO DEATH.
Little Richard Neamy Seriously i-iure;
by Gun Powder.

Lead. S. D., July 9.-Richard Neamy.
aged H. was seriously burned at this
place while playing with gun powder
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-07-15
WATER COMPANY WINS
Federal Court Says Sioux Falls Cannot
Operate Municipal Waterworks

Sioux Falls, S. D.. July 13.-Judge
Garland of the United States court. In
the ease of the South Dakota Water
company VS. the City of Sioux Falls.
Judge Sanborn. of St. Paul. having pre-
sided with him when the arguments
We're made last week. rendered de-
cision in favor of the water company
against the city. One of the grounds
was that the constitutional indebted
ness had been reached by the city. This
prevents the city company from oper-
ating municipal system of waters
works.
A special election was held in No
vember 1901, and bonds i'll the sum OF
s210,000 were voted for the construc-
ton or purchase OF municipal sys-
tenn of waterworks. After the voting
of the bonds. the city authorities de-
cded to construct Il plant. The various
steps We're constantly fought by the
water company. whose franchise OF
contract with the city terminated in
April of the present year. The city Won
out in much of the preliminary Skin
ntshing with the result that the muni
cipal system of waterworks was fast
nearing completion in January last
company, Judge Garland granted 4
temporary injunction, thus bringing
work on the municipal plant to a stop
Owing to the Importance of the case
Judge Garland, when the arguments
We're heard last week. invited Judge
Sanborn. the renowned federal iurist o.
St. Paul, to sit With him in the case
Property valued at upwards of $780,
600 was involved in the suit. The de-
cision rendered by the two judges after
careful consideration of the evidence
holds that the city has the right tc
construct a municipal plant, but that
it has not proceeded in accordance with
the law and hence a perpetual injunc-
tion is granted to restrain the city from
completing its plant and putting the
same in operation.
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