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The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-07-13
ITALIANS IN THE SOUTH.
They Are a Success and Are BEGINNING
20 Drive Out the Negroes.

they Are n Success and Are beginning
20 Drive Out the Negroes.
How the Italian 10 supplanting the
negro In the south In thus told ~ @.
l. Buck. a leading citizen OF indie
Dendence. La, where Italians estab
ished a settlement a half score years
ago. Twenty years ago, he says, lands
could be bought IN aud around In
dependence for 81 tp IS an acre thai
are now selling readily NJ SIS to 500
an acre. One tract Of l.6o0 acres sold
twenty-five years ago for Sl.eoo, and
only few weeks ago the purchaser
old 700 us.cs Tor S,2,.c0. The c2s"s .
ed value OF lands In this parish has
been doubled In the last four years,
one will ask what was the principal
cause OF the development The an
swer must be the Italian immigration
that has come here and improved the
conditions In respect b production.
The majority OF farmers have done
away with negro labor. Whyf Be-
cause the negroes are shiftless,
worthless lot whereas the Italian Ia
borer Is a successA His sole object 10
to make money. and because he knows
Il must come out Of the ground he 10
always at work when his work 10
needed.
The quesesou Of his dssirsbility as a
citizen IL oftso asked can say that
thus far In our experience with Ital-
ians they have given no trouble To any
one. They are prompt TO pay their
debts at the stores. meet their paper
at the banks when due and often be-
fore. do not think there n case
on record In This parish where the
State has had % prosecute them for a
crime or misdemeanor. aud that is say
ing a great deal when we consider
that there are 100 or no families lly-
ing here. ana every berry season there
are probably 30 more who come 10
assist in harvesting the crops.
can speak from experience, and
say that thus far ! have found them
good nclghbrs and good tenants. They
are frugal and Industrious and when
working as tenants are always ready
to do their part. and find them a
great Improvement and cheaper than
the negro labor Of to-day. that wants
n dollar day for half q dollars worth
of work. As tenants they never take
up more at the store than Will be real
tied from their crops. as is often the
case with the negro. After they ars
here n while they become more or less
AmericaniEed and I've betterand spend
more money as their means justify
They are. generally speaking. cleanly
| about their houses
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-07-13

Owing to the mad dog scare
which prevails in town. the man
who shoots an unmuzzled canine
becomes the hero OF the day.
Such distinction bcfell the lot OF
Jno. Matuska list Friday night.
The dog had been running around
town for about two weeks. but no
one paid much attention to him
until he made al attack upon John
IN the bowling alley in the rear OF
his barber shop When the cur
snapped at him John gave him a
stiff kick which sent him sprawl
ing clean. out of the place. The
dog after this sought shelter un-
der the bowling alley. John then
borrowed gun aud accompanied
by some of the more daring with
a lantern looked for the dog. As
soon as they bend down and peep
ed under the bowling alley a
growing sound came, forth, and at
once, with the aid of the lantern
the canine was located in a corner
his eyes sparkling like two,,hery
Goals. This grind spectacle last
cd but a second before johns
deadly weapon spoke. A thun.
derous report clowd oil smoke
and all was over. Under the bowl
ing alley laytthe mangled anat.
omy OF the slain beast with Grim
son red dripping freely from a
terrible wound. breathing its las,
quantity of oxygen. And along.
side the walls Of the edi6ce stoo d
the herculean physique, amid a
circle of admirers; the immortal
lied hero of the day.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-07-13
Rezac Nine Again Victorious.

A game of ball was played al
Jos. Rezac's farm = miles south OF
town last Sunday between the
Rczlc and Lakeport teams which
resulted in a victory for the for.
mer. That both teams were well
matched can be judged from the
score which was : to ~.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-07-13
Bosluu l,,ooIners W on.

Those from here who witnessed
the ball game at Tyndall Monday
between the lady nine and the
Tyndalls say that the Bost on
Boomers are all good players
and that they could have defeated
the Tyndalls very easily. This
goes to say that they arc good
players. as the Tyndall nine has
excellent men. The score was It
to ~.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-07-13

Mr..and Mrs. ]. Pctrik and Mrs
w. ], Dvorak drove over to Vod'
many Sunday for a visit with
friends at that place. A slight
accident bcfcll them when or
their way home Monday about s
miles north Of town. They APP
preached a bad road and the
wheels of the buggy sank deep
into the mud the result being that
the straps broke and Mr.. Petrik
hanging unto the lines was drag
ged about fifty feet after the hors-
es through the mud, but received
no injury aside of soiling his gar
ments. He luckily succeeded in
getting the occupants out OF the
buggy and landing them in a dry
place and with the aid of a nearby
farmer pulled the buggy out OF
the mud and then proceede d
homeward.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-07-13
For Stockmen.

We haye made arrangemc nts
with a Chicago stock firm to sup.
ply VS. with a weekly report OF
the standing of the market On
the first page of this paper every
week, hereafter will appear re,
port which, we believe, will NEE,
the approval of our readers who
are interested in stock raising.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-07-13

The best place TO bring your
butter and eggs IS at the store OF
Ant. ]. Novak who pays the high
est cash price for your product.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-07-13
ABOUT TOWN
Subscribe now.

FIR. Sisler of Tyndall was doing
business in town Monday.
X. r. Mkt is painting the fence
around his residence.
Judge Jezewski was in Yankton
Saturday on business.
Anton Wagner is painting red
the barn of Jos. Hruska this week
Farmers Natl Congress: Richmond
Va. Sept IL 10 lind lone fare for
round trip.
Anything In the printing line Is
done In an attractive manner at the
independent.
DR.. Lee, our, veterinary surgeon
made trip to springfield by the
way of tyndall Tuesday /.
Mrs Rysavy of Nebraska is
visiting with the family of. Vsclav
Rysavy this week. !
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Mart.
Homer a baby girl Saturday.
Mother and child are doing well.
Nav Land to rent. We have over
900 acres of good meadow to rent
near Tabor. Wagner Bros.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph
Rehurek. a baby boy last Sunday.
All concerned are doing well.
los. Melichar lost the mouth
piece from his cornet and re.
quests the finder Of same to re-
turn il.
The Musilek building is oceu-
pied by Marshall, Bros. of Tyndall
who are running therein a first
class restaurant and lunchroom.
Sale bills are done at the In
dependent in both English and
Bohemian languages with neat
ness and dispatch and at low
price.
For Photographs of yourself, Ia
mily, farm or cattle go to the Ia
Dor Studio. Best pictures at low
est prices. Lewis Welt Photogra-
pher.
For the medicine chest or side
board, /. w. HARPER whiskey is
pre-eminently the family whiskey
none better. Sold by Hruska &
Trunec.
Tom. Wagner. AL Soukup and
Justice Jezewski were at Tyndall
Monday to witness the game bet
ween the Boston Bloomers and
the Tyndall nine.
Ant. Novak, Fr. Novak, Pete
Emmons, James Bouska, Mike
Welt, Fred and Earnest Ander-
son, were at 1yndall Monday and
took in the ball game.
James A. Wagner, our hustling
real estate man. returned home
Wednesday from his White Lake
trip where he had been after real
estate business. James says that
the crops in Aurora Co. are excel
lent, to which samples he brought
with him will testify,
The popular firm Of Novak &
hostel broke the record in the
month of June IN the line Of sell
ing buggies. They nave sold 81
elegant and costly vehicles dur.
ing that month which speaks well
for them and the high-grade
goods they handle.
Owing to the general rush and
confusion in writing up the occur
ances on 4th OF July, we ommitted
to mention the float of Welt sis
tiers which also was included in
the grand parade. This float re-
presented their dressmaking bust
ness and in every respect was
worthy of the occasion.
Several families from here made
an excursion to the Mennonite
colony near the Missouri river
last Sunday. They carefully
looked through the different en-
terprises and buildings Of the col
onists which certainly are noveI.
O., - h;,, uho has never seen
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-07-13

The swimming pond west of
town Is becoming quite handy
thing during the hot summer
months. Every day boys and
men gather at the pond and enjoy
a good bath and swim.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-12
MUST ANSWER SERIOUS CHARGES
Two Illinois Men Charged With Ir-
regularities

CHICAGO. November li.-Charges are
made that Supreme Secretary Charles NJ.
Choates and Supreme Treasurer Charles K.
Coriett OF the Yeomen OF America. n fra
ternal Insurance organization, went into
the organizations building at Aurora. III
and carried OF the plumbing. lead pipe.
bath tubs and fixtures and used the ma
terial TO put into the house of one OF the
accused officials a bin containing many
accusations of irrsgui&rity on the part OF
the officers and demanding that the ac-
cused produce the books OF the organ "a
ton was flied In the circuit court OF Kane
county yesterday.
Among the additional charges contained
in the bill are:
That the two officials sold the sand and
gravel out of lots owned by the organize
ton and that the accused officials pocketed
the money.
That the defendants bought property with
the sOcietys funds. charging the society
much more than the defendants paid.
That the defendants loaned money for
and per cent and only paid per cent
for the sums to the society.
total OF $4,000 is alleged to have been
misappropriated by the officials. The
petition for an accounting IL made In be-
half OF the policyholders by ]. I. Walker,
&. ID. Judd and w. Shambo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-12
RANKS WITH ALSO RAM
Filtration Plant Works Changes
Which Mystify St. Louis Man.

While the average Washingtonian would
deny that there is anything in common with
his city and mine" said Elmer J. Bassford
of ST. Louis to a Star man in an
uptown hotel, there was formerly a
welcome similarity in the liquid that came
from the hydrants. much so that on my
previous visits to the capital felt quite at
home when l drank it unmixed with the red
coloring fluid that cheers.
Il have been in lodgings on X street until
recently. When l took my morning bath
observed that the water was clear. Later
noted that the drinking water in my room
was also clear and sparkling. | felt that /
missed something, so l spoke to the land
lady.
Madam, said I, don't you find it rather
expensive TO put III a HIJering plant for the
whole house,
There is no private fltering plant in the
house, sir she answered.
d" 1t makes me feel rather lonely not to
find sweet companionship IN the water as
of yore / returned. You know how it is
yourself when away from home. From
force OF habit l was about to stir the con-
tents of the goblet, so that all of the mud
wouldn't go down with the last swallow.
What's happened?
% oh, that's because you are a stranger
she laughed. We have clear filtered water
right from the pipes now. Still, If it seems
unnatural I'll have the maid place a few
pounds of earth In the water we serve you
SO you won't get homesick. We try to be
accomn dating in Washington
"Of course, | declined, and as she was so
very amiable in my behalf forgave her joke.
Then | heard that the muddy water of
Washington is a thing of memory; that the
dream of its citizens has at last been real
lied. and that the percentage of ailments
which are traceable to unfiltered water has
been lowered to an astonishing degree. II
seems to me that this fact, which is, of
course, well known locally, should be as
thoroughly advertised and disseminated
possible throughout the country. Not that
ordinary acceptation of the term, but as is
still the ease in st. Louis, so it was former
ly with Washington as regards the quality
of the water served. Clear. pure drinking
water is deservedly a great drawing card to
any city, no matter how attractive 1t may
otherwise be. Washington now evidently
has such a card and it should not be kept
ND her sleeve"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-12
SENSATION AT CHARLOTTE.
Cotton Mill Directors Offer Reward for
Return of Books.

CHARLOTTE, n. c., November 1.-THE
directors of the recognized Union and
Buffalo cotton mills at Union, S. c., held
a long session today. Those present in
cuded William Winchester of Baltimore
II. G. Fleitman Of New York, 7. H. Roonie
Graniteville. S. c: e. W. Robertson. Column
bia; Emslie Nicholson and I. G. Duncan,
Union.
Somewhat of a sensation was created by
the action of the directors in offering a
reward of 81 $50 for the return of several
important books belonging 10 the Union cot
ton mills, with evidence to convict the
party who made away with them. One
thousand will be paid merely for the re-
turn of The books.
II was announced at the close of the meet
ing that all the mills future contracts for
cotton had been closed cut.
These contracts were for 5000 bales
bought by former President Duncan in
July for the Union mills, more than
seven years supply, the average price be-
ing 11lh cents. The price received for the
contracts was from $50 to 9.96.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-12
DIsTILLING COMPANY TRIAL.
Result of Action by Government Elk
pected Monday.

GREENSBORO, n. c., November 11.-An
agreement made by the attorneys in the
case of the United States against the old
Nick Williams Distilling Company yester-
day in the federal court will shorten the
trial by at least four or five days. Instead
of requiring the witness for the prosecution.
Railroad Agent q. II. Cotner of CIemmons,
to readsthe name of the consignee, place of
shipment and other information, he is now
asked to read only the character Of the
package and the weight.
Agent Cotner was on the stand during the
morning and q part of the afternoon ses-
sion. Considerable progress was made by
the witness in the reading of the records
yesterday and II is thought he can finish
on Monday or Tuesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-12
SUED FOR DIVORCE.
Civil War Veteran Defendant in Suit
at Baltimore.
speclal Dispatch TO The Star.

Special Dispatch 10 The Star.
BALTIMORE. Nd. November 1l.-John
d. Martin. who. according to papers sign
ed by War Department officials. is the sole
survivor of the Custer massacre. was to-
day made defendant In a divorce bill filed
by his wife. Julia Martin.
In her bill Mrs. Martin charges her hu.-
band with acts OF great cruelty during the
last three years, and alleges that he has
assaulted and beaten her to such an ex-
tent that she has reasonable apprehension
of danger TO her life.
Furthermore. the plaintiff charges that
Mr.. Martin has been guilty of infdelity
and names correspondent. The defendant
keeps store, she says. at the entrance to
Fort McHenry, on Fort avenue. He IL also
G. A. r. veteran of the civil war, and
draws a pension from the government OF
so. IS month.
The couple were married October ], 1879.
and have eight children living.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-12
RACING AT NEW ORLEANS.
The Coming Meeting Promises to Be
the Best Ever Held.

NEW ORLEANS, November 1.-THE win
ter meeting of the Crescent City Jockey
Club, which will be inaugurated on Thanks
giving day, gives promise of being one of
the grandest ever held In New Orleans. Al
though the meeting is over two weeks off
400 horses are quartered at the fair grounds
Fully a thousand nominations have been
received for the different stake events that
will be he decided over the Crescent City
Jockey Club course this winter. The Off
Gals of the club this season will be:
Clarence Mcdowell presiding judge: f
]. Bryan, assistant Judge; Alexander Brew
ster, patrol judge; A. b. Dade, starter
Martin Williamson, secretary. p. A Re-
maud will officiate as the general manager
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-12
AUToIsT FINED AT CUMBERLAND
Hotly Contested Suit Was Transferred
From HageIstown.

Special Dispatch TO TIE Star.
CUMBERLAND, Md, November 1.-THE
Jury today, in the removed suit from Ha-
gerstown Of Mrs. Elizabeth eastman agt
George f. Roulette, for $4,000 damages
for the death of her husband from having
been run down by Mr.. Rouiette's automo-
bile in the public square at Hagerstown,
today rendered a verdict in favor of the
plaintiff for $500
1t was shown that the machine was driven
at an immoderate rate. The case was holly
contested, forty witnesses being brought
here
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-12
Route of Proposed Road Changed.

TRENTON, N. j., November 1.-THE
Hudson and Manhattan railway. OF which
w. G. McAdoo is president, filed with the
secretary Of state today a certificate max
ing some slight changes in the route of the
proposed road between Newark and Jersey
City. This road will connect with the tun-
mel which the company proposes building
under the Hudson river. making a direct
road from Newark to New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-12
FOURTH TERM IN SERVICE
Survivor of the Maine Horror Re
Enlisted in the NAVY.

Special Dispatch to The Star
BALTIMORE. Nd, November 11.-Wil-
liam NJ. Gartrell, one of the two firemen
who survived the explosion of the battle
ship Maine In Havana harbor, today en-
listed at the local naval recruiting office
Gartrell is entering his fourth term
In the service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-12
Struck hv a Street Car.

While crossing the street in front of No.
SO II street northwest last night about o
o'clock, George Johnson colored, living at
IS jackson street northeast walked against
a street car and was knocked senseless. He
was picked up and taken to the Casualty
Hospital where the physicians found he
had not received any serious injury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-12
French Pianist Arrived.

NEW YORK. November 11-Raoul Pug
no. the French pianist, arrived today on
the La Eavoie. from Havre. accompanied
by his daughter and wife, who are making
their first visit to America Pugno will
open his tour in Boston on Wednesday
next. and will make his temperance in
this city on Saturday evening next.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-12
NONELIKE STAR MARY
UNIQUE NEWS DEALER WITHOUT
A SUCCESSOR.
Other Women Sell Papers, but They
Lack Old Irishwoman's
Wit.

A new Star Mary is said to have made
her appearance among the newspaper
vendors of Washington to take the place OF
the original who blind demented and all
ing, was sent to the Government Hospital
for the Insane several days ago, as told at
the time In The Star. Star Mary had
long been a familiar figure on the busy
thoroughfares of Washington, as she hus-
tied along with her bundle of Stars. crying
loudly and frequently, Here's yer Star
paper
The new star Mary is described as
rather prepossessng woman, about forty
five years Of age. whose clothing and gem
eral appearance shows signs of better days
She is not quite as brisk. nor as pugna-
cious as the old Irish woman was, put she
appears to be equally as good sa'es-
woman.
Still another woman "newsboy' rs n small
female with a shriu voice, who generally
carries with her on her ROUNDS SINAI
American flag and n general air or parrot
ism and who is sometimes reIerfei 10 az
.the yiyaDdere" or the daughter of the
regiment" But the real newsboys. with
their begrimed faces. their torn uoC3eI1
and their many pranks, aIss the OF
star Mary whose mind became aHectcu
soon after she had lost her eycsight, some
months ago.
Bossed the NeWsies.
Many were the God bless yeZ' anu
Good luck to yeZ,' that the aged "o'hau
gave to her customers, for with every sale
of copy of The S;ar one of these NiiiuiS
and fer,vent expressions was thrown III. she
was pugnacious, too, when occasion "e
,nanded. and many street urchin has
distinct recollection of the power VI iei
muscular right arm.
Nov begore wild yez.' she would say
when some strange newsooy haa lHNtucu
her news-selling bailiwick. onIy sfallsS
bows who did not know star Mary W"utu
enter her sacred precincts. Those VINO
knew her recalled how she had soundi!
boxed their sars when they were SLOW III
obeying her order to move on now nc
''disciulinc" as she called il, had whole
some effect IN causing them to OBEY ana
that promptly.
star Mary boasted of having had many
distinguished men on her list. President
Garfield was her favorite OF all. He Sc
dom gave Mary less than a quarter ior a
copy of The star, she said. and he always
appeared highly pleased when the woman,
in an eXuberance of spirits, exclaimed:
'Shure ye're a gintelman Bird an born,
so yez are Gud luck TO yez an God bless
yez
Always on Hand.
During the gay holiday season Mary
trudged to her post of duty joyously
through ice and slush and snow, and she re-
ceived many presents of cash and other
things from her customers giving in eN-
change a CHEEKY:
"A merry Chris mas to yez and gud luck
to ye an all of We kind
Mary was asked why she did not re-
main under the kindly care of the Little
Sisters of the Poor at their comfortable
home She replied in the richest Irish
hr0oIle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-12
Able to Make Distance in Time.

From the New York Tribune.
Jack the Giant Killer donned his seven
league boots.
II bought a suburban home only five min
utes walk from the station" he explained.
Herewith his feliow-commuters gaxed en-
vtously at his seQuipment.t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-12
RamGne Eliphlamds.

Take Capital Traction Cars, on Pennsylvania ave-
marked and g, and the new electric line
free transfers. and buy lot from which you get
a grand view of tine city. These beautiful Highlano
lots within twelve minutes ride of The capitol
and the lots can he had easy monthly payments
You can double your money. L. $. REALTY CO,
18th st. and Pa. and La. ayes. NV. II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-12
Auxiliary Formed.

It is said an auxiliary, to take the place
OF the mems and women's bands, has been
formed, to be known THE Workers
Union" with Mr.. o. B. Brown in charge
One of the former members of the Wom-
ans Band said to The Star reporter that a
member of the mission board of directors
had stated he was glad the Mems Band
and the Women's Band had withdrawn as
they tried TO control the working OF the
mission, and that now the board would be
given free rein to conduct It's affairs with
out being hampered
The ladies also intimated that interesting
developments may be looked for In the near
future.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-12
j. jaw Gould,

TOYS: Cotulon. Birthday and Euchre Favors;
scrap Pictures, Tissue, Gold and Silver .faper'
nr.lS -NMIsn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-12
Mr.. Steele Confident of Future.

When Rev ]. w. Steele was seen he at
first referred the reporter to Mr.. o. b.
Brown, president OF the board. Later he
said the mission was the eve of the
beginning of brighter history"
This matter" he added, would have
long ago adjusted itself amicably had per-
sons who have no business to attend to
but other peoples let matters alone. Should
one person withdraw, or one dozen, for that
matter, this grand old mission is going to
stand. AS our Master said of His church.
so we can say of this mission. Even the
gates of he'll shall not prevail against it, a.