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The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1905-06-21

Mountains Of coal yet undeveloped or penetrated by
railroads exists in the country some 200 miles west Of
Bismark, continuing on south and west hundreds Of
the Indians there in the early sixties. One CANYON that
the soldiers passed through had lodges Of solid coal on
each side OF from 10 to % feet thick. This was followed
troops to pass out. The lodges of coal were visible On
down the canyon as far as the eye could see. On the
rivers and streams in many places much coal was seen.
its mouth, great banks of coal was visible. The soldiers
used TINS coal for fuel and he says it was a good article
That i extended into South Dakota was the opinion Of
the troops at that time, although it has not been locat-
who hiye investigated claim to have seen lodges Of coal
In the Mlssour7s banks far into this state a shaft pss
sunk nto q vein OF coal 40 miles northwest Of here in
the eighties by a ministerial colony that locatod ~ III ~
with god results for a time, but d shortage 81 finds md
the closing of the mine. : mus
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1905-06-21

invited, and all had a nice
time.
Any one stepping into
town Saturday would have
thought thewhole countywas
going into houses and
barns, to have seen the loads
of lumber going in different
directions. Gardner Bros.
report over $4,000 feet of
lumber went out Saturday.
Austin Connolly, Henry
Scott, John Rameyand sew
eral other prominent farm
ers were in town Saturday
witnessing the ball game
which was a bad defeat fol
the home team. The boys
attention was somewhere
else but in the bali game;
ha! ha! boys, don't let them
get the best of you that
way.
Scott Berry just received a new
double seated carriage.
There we're rs tubs of butter shipped
from here last Tuesday--S700 worth.
Miss NJ. Sheldon from Highmore
spent Sunday at the home OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Schermerhorn.
An ice cream social will be given in
the church on Wed. evening, June Is,
by the base ball club. All are invited.
25c and l5c at the door.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1905-06-21
For Sale.

AS | am moving to Cali
fornia ] offer for sale the
following:
One warehouse, up town,
40x40, shingled; one French
burr mill, corn shelter, pull
leys, shafting and belts, all
run by a 2O-foot double
headed Challenge windmill.
Building is suitable for feed
store and buying wheat.
One new building, 16x16,
shingled, drop siding with
6x8 sills, built last fall.
One cattle shed, 16x4O,
board roof and battened.
One feed lot on edge OF
town 250x65 feet, fenced
with three wires.
Six lots in town suitable
for residences.
One mile Of fence, posts
two rods apart, situated one
mile south of town, in first
class condition, with lease
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1905-06-21
Rec Heights and Vicinity.

Mike Prostrollo bought
some COWS and heifers of
M. DUDE.
Fred and Peter Suhn
went to Huron Friday to
take in the show.
+. T.. Smith and O. Now
bray spent Sunday at the
home of j. +. Ramey.
J.. f. Meppen from the
north was in town one day
last week for provisions.
Geo. Elfrink purchased a
newFuller and 10 hnson top
buggy of Gardner Bros.
w. Ell Maxwell and K.
Robbins were out laying the
foundation for w. e..
Sharp's house.
Messers G.. III. Carroll, p.
Andersen and Mr.. Park
hurst were the parties dip
ping cattle here last week.
Margaret and Julia
Moore returned last Friday
night from Miller where
they had been attending in
stitute.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Ste
vens and Mrs. r. w. Speirs
and little daughter Ruth
made a business trip to
Miller the other day.
w. Camp and son Harry
went out one day last week
to build w. G.. Sharp's
house. Mr.. Sharp has been
hauling lumber for the past
week.
Quite a number from
here and vicinity attended
the eighth grade exercises
in Miller last Thursday al
though it was a stormy
night.
A party was given last
Tuesday at the home d
t cter atkins . A AfaTggi
Davis. just the young
girls that went to her schoo'
when she taught here were
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1905-06-21

William ii. Bennett, the
music teacher, who de-
camped from V. b. Led
mans, sight unseen with
some forty dollars worth of
valuables, was brought back
from lroquois by Sheriff
Abbott last Saturday and
placed in Jail; Mond'y morn
ing before Justice Heltibri-
die he waived examination
and was bound over to the
next term of court In $500.
He is in jail, and will prob
ably not give bonds. He
had gone straight to lro-
quois from here where he
had secured a music class
of eight and more promised.
In the absence of j. H.. Cole
Acting States Attorney
Charles Carroll had the
prosecution in charge, sue
c~es8fully conducting his
first case.
Henry Poppel has leased
the Wilcox hotel Of Daniel
Walsh and will take pos
session in short time. Mr..
Walsh will move his family
to the Lauzon cottage. The
saloon will be moved from
the hotel to the Pussy build
ing next to the Warren
Hurst saloon.
Little Gladys Livingston
now walks quite nimbly.
She is about 6 years oldand
her delay in walking has
been caused by shriveled
cords in the ankles. Her
parents and friends are to
be congratulated in the
little ones regaining the use
of her feet.
This is a sporty season,
and were there not a long
winter coming with bills to
pay and a living to make in
the meantime, this shop
would close with the rest
and the fun properly watch
ed. Don't condemn the
busy absent ''rooters."
Attorney Chas. Carroll
was admitted to practice by
the supreme Court on June
10. He promises to be one
of the Minneapolis law
schools most brilliant grad
yates. Charley is strictly
honest and not afraid of
hard work.
L. III. Kruger was in
Saturday after his daughter
Minnie who remained to
take the teachers examin-
alton.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1905-06-21
Notice to Justices of
Peace.


Having mailed to all
qualified justices in Hand
county S. d. the necessary
books and blanks for COM
with the new law in
regard to births, deaths and
burial, ETC., | would call
your attention to page 73,
paragraph Is; govern acord-
John Costigan,
Clerk of Circuit court.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1905-06-21

Nay huQQ is now HVlng
on her claim.
Good saddle for sale.
Inquire Of j. G. G
Mabel Newcomer depart
with her grandmother for
Iowa.
Grandma Brown with
Laura and Eddie departed
yesterday for Iowa.
Mrs. Raffety gave a party
Sat. eve to the young peo-
pie of the Good Templars.
Misses Stella and Alice
Woodruff and their brother
Carlton returned home Sat-
urday from the institute.
Misses Grace and Norma
Traver, Of Highmore, Wis
tied Miss Pearl S~wartwood
over Sunday, returning
home on Monday.
Mrs. Noyes of Rec
Heights was highly compli-
mented for her fine singing
at the opera house last
Wednesday night.
A celebration of the 4th
is announced at Pleasant
Valley near Ames post Off
ice. Those having it in
charge announce a good
time.
Elijah Molyneau is highly
pleased over a good well
secured on his homestead
near Glendale. Harry
Spain and Lester Ludlum
it for him.
j. c. McCool drove to
Mitchell and Plankinton
last week. Tie says that
with the exception Of corn.
crops look better here than
in the counties southeast
Of here.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1905-06-21

of this quarter section for
one year.
Twelve tons of superior
Hooking valley coal at a
bargain If taken at once.
Two Round Oak heating
stoves, No. 10, one of which
has hard coal feeder at
tached.
One bay horse, gentle to
ride or drive, child can ham
die it, is good roadster.
One top buggy, second
hand.
Three COWS, | steer z year
old, / bull 2 year old-good
one-3 heifers, z year old,
2 heifer spring calves, 2 steer
spring calves.
A. EDGAR FLEMING,
+. Rec Heights, s. ID.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-15
A CONTINUANCE is
ALLOWED M'KINNEYS
Theory in Aledo is That The Case
Will Never be Brought
To Trial.

Judge Graves, in the circuit court
at Aledo yesterday, allowed the mo
ton for the defense for a continuance
of the trial of MI and Mrs. Mckinney.
charged with cruelty treating Stella
Grady.
a new theory is gaining many adher-
ents, which however could not be con
irmed. Many of those most closely
connected with the affair and intimate
with the progress of the case believe
that it will never be aired in the
courts They emphatically declare that
at the last moment the policy of the
defense will be changed and that the
latter will withdraw the plea of not
guilty and enter plea of guilty.
Attorneys Cooke and Macarthur. for
the defendants. when asked in regard
TO the possibility of such an attitude
being taken declined to confirm the
truth Or fiction Of the statements. 1t
is admitted tha, the case cannot now
be settled out of the courts on account
of the bitter and extreme sentiment of
the public The state has been gOad-
ed to the point where it will be impos-
sibie TO compromise. Should the de-
fense maintain the plea Of not guilty.
the case will be most bitterly con-
tested.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-15
ROOSEVELT GOES INTO MOUNTAINS

and accepted an invitation to visit
that city on returning from his hunt.
An hour was spent in making prepara-
tions for departure for GlenwOod
Springs, and then the president re-
turned TO his special train.
At $50 the train pulled out, the
president standing on the rear plat
form waving his handkerchief TO the
crowd.
Presented With Big stick,
Pueblo, Col, April 15.-Pueblo citi-
zens to the number of 5000 greeted
President Roosevelt upon his arrival
here AT As. When the train stopped
the president appeared on the rear
platform and began TO address the
crowd His speech was interrupted by
the presentation of a big stick" the
gift of the school children of the city.
The president spoke briefly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-15
HORSES ARE OFF OPENING SEASON
CARNEGIE's GIFTS PLANNED
College Presidents Outline Scheme for
the Distribution of Millions.

College Presidents Outline Scheme for
the Distribution of Millions.
The first authentic statement of the
plan of Andrew Carnegie for distribu-
ting a very large amount of money to
all colleges through the west has been
made on information from President
Daniel F. Bradley. of Iowa college.
President Bradley and President Nc
Clelland, of Knox college, in Gales
burg. were deputed to prepare Tor
submission TO Mr.. Carnegie a plan by
which he could distribute a number of
millions among smaller colleges.
Mr.. Carnegie had received two years
ago requests aggregating $4,000, 900
from Congregational colleges in Be
lott. Wis; Galesburg. Grinneu. Color
ado Springs. and declined TO donate in
this way. but asked that a committee
of college presidents prepare him a
comprehensive plan by which inslitu-
tions might be helped in accordance
with their merits and needs.
The result is the proposal which
has recently been laid before the iron
master. II looks 10 the distribution of
S12,5G0.0O among 80 colleges in Il
states. II is understood they are all
west of New York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-15
ONE INDEPENDENT
WILL BE PROTECTED
Dealer at OberIin, Ohio, Asked to Tell
Government of Persecution by
Standard Oil.

Oberlin, Ohio, April l5.-S. G. Glib
son, a retail oil dealer whose sales are
made largely from wagons in nearby
country districts, and who alleges that
the Standard Oil company has waged
relentless war against him with a view
of driving him out of business because
he does not buy the product of the
Standard company, has received let
ter from the department of commerce,
at Washington, requesting him to fur
nish the department with full informa-
tion regarding his allegations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-15
WAY OPENED FOR
VESSELS OFNEW
TYPE IN NAVY

Washington, April 15-Bids were
opened in the navy department today
for the construction of three scout
cruisers which were authorized by the
congress of 1904 In the completion of
these ships there will be added to the
navy a new and unique type of YES
sci. Their building opens up a posi-
bility for the introduction of turbine
machinery. as the department in the
advertisement for bids announced that
alternative proposals for the installa-
ton of turbine engines would receive
the departments consideration.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-15
BIG BANK FAILS
M. L. Stewart Sc Co. Of Owosso,
Mich, One of Largest
in the State.
HALF MILLION IN DEPOSITS
Inability of Carriage Company to
Meet Paper Said to Be The
Cause.

Owosso, Mich, April 1.-The pri-
vate bank of NJ l.. Stewart & Co. one
of the largest banking institutions in
the state. closed its doors at noon to-
day and postel a notice saying the
banks affairs were in the hands of the
Detroit Trust company.
The banks deposits have been esti-
mated 10 be well over 5000 The
bank accepted deposits during the
morning and the closing of the insritu-
tion caused a sensation.
CarrinEe Company Responsible.
1t is alleged the inability of a car
riage company to meet SIS 900 worth
OF paper was the cause of the closing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-15
Carter Handicap, Main Event,
Has Many Entries and
No FaVOrite.
Aqueduct, April IS. - The Carter
handicap was won by Ormonds Right;
Roseben, second; Little EN-, third.

New York, April l5.-The Carter
handicap. worth over $1,000, will be
the feature event of the opening of
the racing season at the Aqueduct this
afternoon. Twenty-three contestants
are named TO start. not one Of which
stands out sufficiently on form to war
rant being such "A favorite and the
handicappers are all at sea a. 10 the
probable result of the contest.
The track is in prime condition and
the weather of perfect character. clear
and cool
Entries aud Odds.
The entries. Jockeys. and probable
odds are as follows:
Goldsmith. l23: Rcdfcrn. I.
Ormonds Right. 10; w Davis, f.
Rapid Water. l22; Lyme. D.
Floral King. 11G; Odom, 3.
Roseben. 1I3, Fuller. g.
Orthodox. 1i2; Shaw. 10.
Leolidas. III. Hildebrand -
Toscan. JOS, RomaneIH. -.
Little En-. 1O5. Hoffman. -.
Emperor Of India. 105. Miller 80.
Ocean Tide. 1O2; Aubuchon. 30.
Grenade. 102. Cannon, y.
Monet 81: -, y.
Buttons. l02 Burns. -.
Martimas, 100; Creamer. 40.
Jack Ratlin 100; -. 20.
Santa Catalina, %: Crimmins. s.
Bohemia, 80; Baird. 5.
witch Hazel. %: McDermott, 50.
Diamond Flush, 81: -, 100.
Sinister, 81; Nicols, Is.
Palette, IS; O'Brien, 100.
Amberback, IS; O'Connor, 100.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-15
PICTURES IMPERIAL FAMILY OF
RUSSIA DEAD IN Their COFFINS
Students Play Gruesome Trick on Most Widely
Read Weekly in the Empire---PubIishers
Knew Nothing of it.

St. Petersburg, April 15.-Quite
sensation was caused this morning by
the appearance in Neva, the most
widely circulated weekly in Russia, of
q half-tone picture representing the i'm
periaI family, including the empress
holding the heir to the throne, the
background of the picture showing in
shadowy outline the emperor. Grand
Duke Sergius. Grand Duke Alexis. the
dowager empress, heir to the throne,
and practically all the living members
of the Romanoff family lying dead in
their collins.
Done by Students.
The work is done so skillfully that
in the shadows in the drapery behind
the imperial family are discernable
with great difficulty. The publishers
disclaim any previous knowledge of
the shadowy figures. The culpriUs.
who were students employed on the
paper. have not yet been located Cop
les of the Neva are selling at a big
premium.
Witte Going Abroad.
NJ Witte. president of the commit
tee of ministers, has definitely decided
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-15
Prepared to Hunt Big Came
Asks Newspaper Men to
Remain Behind.

GIeHwo5d Springs. Colo. April 10
President Rooseve3t's special train ar
rived here AT s O'Clock this morning
and five minutes later left for New
Castle. y miles west. where a party
mounted on horses started for Camp
Roosevelt which is hiEh up on the
mountains - miles south of New Cas-
tie
Makes short speech.
The president in hunting garb. APP
peared on the rear platform Of the car
and responded briefly TO the greetings
of the large crowd assembled at the
depot here.
Received mt Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs. April Is Fully
10 600 people assembled at the Santa
Fe station last night 10 welcome Presi-
dent Roosevelt. Grand Army veterans
were lined up on the platform and a
band entertained the crowd during the
wait.
Promptly at 7:30 the presidential
special train pulled into the station
Wild cheering greeted the president as
he stepped out upon the platform OF
the car. The president made a briei
speech. telling how delighted he was
to see in Texas union and confederate
veterans side by side under the old
flag
/ He asked the newspaper reporters
not to follow him on the hunt II they
+ do. ne said. he would have TO come
home He agreed that if they would
stay away he would have news sent
out if anything of interest happens.
/ AT the conclusion of the address the
president was taken in an automobile
10 the home OF p B. Stewart There
he was received by a delegation from
the chamber OF commerce at Denver
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-15
Ito give up all work and so abroad.
Iron Works Closed.

Ito give up all work and so abroad.
Iron Works Closed.
ST. Petersburg. April 15.-The Putt
loff works has been closed. and q no
.tice on the gates says this is due TO
the unreasonable demands of the men,
the threatening of officials, frequent in
terruption of work. and disregard of
rules. Troops have been stationed
near the works all day. Precautions
have been taken 10 suppress possible
disorders tomorrow. There is much
excitement in the district.
Several squadrons of Don Cossacks
have been brought to reinforce the gar
risOn of st. Petersburg in consequence
of fears of a renewal of disorders.
Peasants Active.
The peasant movement in the neigh
bOrhOod of Moscow is also inspiring
serious apprehensiOns. Many proper
ties along the Moscow-Kazan railroad
are guarded by troops and families of
land owners are seeking refuge in
Moscow
shoot Policeman.
LOdz, April 1.-Two workmen shot
and killed a policeman in the street.
One of the assassins was arrested
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-15
SEARCHED YEARS
Quest of Ambassador Porter for
John Paul Jones Body
Was Unique.
CONDUCTED AT OWN EXPENSE
Remains Well Preserved, Being EN-
bamed in Alcohol and Placed
in Leaden Casket.

Paris, April 15-The circumstances
leading to the final discovery of the
body Of John Paul Jones are particu-
larly interesting Porter has conduct
ed the search for the last five years
and when congress recently took no
action upon the presidents recommen-
dation for expenses incident to the
search, the ambassador continued the
extensive labors at his own expense.
a large force of workmen had been
engaged night and day tunneling and
cross-tunneling the old St. Louis Gem
etery. This constituted a huge opera
ton embracing nearly a block covered
with buildings and requiring a system
of subterranean mining
Casket Was Unmarked.
Hundreds of wooden caskets were
found but not until Wednesday were
unearthed four leaden caskets which
gave promise of containing Jones
body. Three bore plates designating
the names of the deceased The fourth
showed a superior quality of workman
ship. No plate was found on this cas-
ket and it is supposed it was removed
when another coffin was superimposed
on it.
Body Well Preserved.
The leaden coffin was opened in the
presence of Porter and others. The
body was foun1 well preserved owing
to it being immersed in alcohol. 1t
was wrapped in a sheet with packing
of straw and hay. Those present were
Immediately struck by the resem-
blance of the head to that of the me-
dallion and busts of the admiral
Porter Awaits Instructions.
The coffin was taken to a medical
school where distinguished professors
of anthropOlogy and recognized author
tiles on such Investigations made a
thorough examination and Identified
ton. Measurements and other facts
were brought out by the investigation
and made the Identification positive.
The body viii be deposited in the re
ceiving vault of the American church
until Porter can learn the opinion of
the government concerning appro-
pirate means of transporting it to the
United States and giving a fitting
sepuIchre to the remains of the illus
trious sailor. whose place of burial had
so long remained a mystery.