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Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-22
MAN IS WANTED
ON SERIOUS CHARGE
Clark County Authorities Are.
Searching for Frank
Smith.
THE VICTIM is JOHN WICK.
Believed Smith Planned to Kill Wick.
in Order to Secure Team Which
Was a Valuable One-Officers
in Pursuit.

Madison, s. D., Sept. 1.-THE local.
authorities have been advised by the
authorities of Clark county to appre-
bend, if possible, a man giving his
name as Frank Smith, who is wanted
in Clark county on the charge of at
tempted murder.
The attempted murder was commit
ted at what is known as the old Perry
Robinson farm, situated in Woodland
township. There are several buildings
on the place, which is deserted. The
neighborhood is a lonely one, is over
grown with dense thickets Of weeds,
and as it is ~unfrequented it was just
the spot for an attempt at murder.
Smith and a companion named John
Wick, Doth of whom were travelling
overland through the country, camped
there the night preceding the attempted
murder. Wick owned a team, which
was driven by them, while Smith had a
bicycle. Wick states that he first met
Smith only about two weeks ago.
Vick's home is at Trip. He first
met Smith at Mitchell. Smith claimed
his home was at Yankton. Soon after
they had started out after camping
over night at the Old Robinson place in
Clark county, Wick announced his in
tention Of proceeding to the town Of
Clark.
without 2 WOTu SIllIn uTGW u IeNOi-
yer and commenced shooting at the
astonished driver of the team. One Of
the bullets took effect in Vick's right
shoulder and the other in his left side,
striking a rib just below the heart
and glancing somewhat. By a miracle
Wick escaped with his life.
He abandoned his team and sue
ceeded in making his escape from his
assailant. Wick fortunately was not
dangerously wounded. His theory is
that Smith planned to kill him and
hide his body in the bushes surrounding
the old Robinson place, or in one Of the
old wells in that vicinity, thus cover
ing up all traces of his crime, the Sc
curing Of Vick's team being the object
Of the attempted crime.
Officers at once started in pursuit Of
the fugitive.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-22
WAS HARRIMAN'S UNCLE
Man Whom Hawaiian Monarch Killed
in 1859 Was Relative of Railroad
Eipancier

Honolulu, H. l., Aug. 30.-Corre
spondence.-The visit of E.. H.. Harri-
man, of New York, last Monday,
proved of more than passing interest
to Hawaii, for it was learned from Mr..
Hartman tina his uncle, Henry A.
Nelson, had figured IN one of the tragic
incidents in the reign of King Kameha-
meha ~. In 1859 Mr.. Nelson was
killed by the Hawaiian monarch in
jealous rage over Mr.. Nelson's sup
posed friendship for Queen Emma. Mr..
Hartman was more DESTROYS of meet
ing somebody who had been acquainted
with his uncle than of beholding the
scenic beauties of Oahu. When the
identity OF Mr.. Harriman's uncle was
disclosed to some of the old residents of
Honolulu the news was received with
the utmost establishment, for nobody
supposed hat the once charming and
accomplished American secretary to
King Kamehameha ". had beer a
relative of the noted American railroad
financier.
There are man persNns still alive
who recall the incidents of the tragedy.
Queen Emma, who was a remarkable
and a beautiful woman, appeared to
take a special interest in Mr.. Nelson.
When in liquor Kahehameha was cruel
toward those who had Incurred Lib dis
like. He had heard stories of the
friendship of his queen for Mr.. Nelson
III had become very jealous. The
climax took place at Lahaina, on the
island of Maui, in August of 1859. The
king decided to return TO Honolulu by
the royal yacht and left the place. Mr..
Nelson remained behind.
Kamehameha for some reason sud-
denly changed his mind and had the
yacht put back to Lahaina. The king
a been drinking and seemed to be
very morose. He went to the royal
residence and there found Mr.. Nelson,
whom he shot with a revolver. IL Is
said that the king stood with his back
to Mr.. Nelson, and looking into a large
mirror. aimed the revolver over his
back and shot the young American. Mr..
Nelson survived the wound several
months. The king, who became con-
vinced Of Mr.. Nelson's innocence.
showed the utmost remorse for the
! act and wanted to abdicate the throne,
but was prevailed upon not to relin-
quish h reins of government. Mr..
Nelson was brought to Honolulu,
where he died.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-22
ARMIsTlcE
Text of Agreement Signed by Japanes>
and Russians.

London, Sept. 15.-The Japanese
legation this evening gave out the text
OF the Russo-Japanese armistice proto-
col as follows:
/. A certain distance as a zon of
demarcation shall he fixed between the
fronts of the armies of the two pow
ers in Manchuria as well as in the re-
gion of the Tumen river, Korea.
2. The naval force of one of the
belligerents shall not lombard territory
belonging to or occupied by the other.
8. Maritime captures will not be
suspended by the armistice.
4. During the term of the armistice
new reinforcement shall not De dis
patched TO the theater of war. Those
which are already on their way there
shall not be dispatched north Of Muk-
den on the part Of Japan or south Of
Hardin on the part Of Russia.
8. The commanders Of the armies
and the fleets of the two powers shall
determine in common accord the on
ditions of the armistice in conformity
with the provisions enumerated.
6. The two governments shall order
their commanders Immediately after
the signature of h treaty of peace to
put the protocol into execution.
The protocol was signed by NJ. White,
Baron de Rosen, Baron KOmura and
NJ. Takahira.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-22
FROST IN HAND COUNTY.
But in Other Parts of State Corn Was
Untouched.

Huron, S. D., Sept. 1.-THE report Of
the bureau of crops and weather for
the past week says:
The weather during the week was
generally dry, the showers hat oc-
CURED being light. Aside from some
fogginess on several mornings, which
slightly retarded threshing from shock,
the conditions were favorable for field
work, except hat in the southern coun-
ties it was rather dry for blowing.
There vas fairly general frost on
Monday, the 4th inst, but it was light
and injurious only locally to tender
vines, except III a part of Hand county,
where the foliage of corn was injured.
Threshing is now general, prin-
cipally from shock in the northern
counties. Stacking is about completed
in the southern counties. Returns indi-
cate, so far, mostly favorable yields Of
wheat but of variable quality, with
considerable smut. Wheat yields are
disappointing in some localities. Oats,
spelt and barley are generally yielding
well, but considerable barley is discol-
ored.
Corn is maturing very favorably,
much Of the early planting is now past
danger from frost and some is being
cut, and reports indicate that a week
or ten days Of favorable weather will
place the bulk of the late corr beyond
Hanger of injury from frost. The crop
promises very good yields.
Potatoes, flax and millet are very
good, except that locally in some north
eastern counties potatoes are rotting
on low land. Millett cutting is also well
advanced.
The securing of a very good crop Of
hay is being pushed. In the southern
counties haying is nearly finished.
Range grass is curing favorably and
the outlook is good for ample winter
~pasturage. 1t is rather dry for pas
lures in some southern counties.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-22
JAPANESE RIOT.
Streets of Yokohama h Scene o.
Fights and Many Are
tpiIred

Yokohama. Sept. 15.--The meeting
held at a theater to protest against the
terms of the peace treaty was followed
nv an anti-police demonstration. -Four
police boxes We're burnet!, lhlrty-seNeA
policemen injured and two civilians Sc
,yerely hurt. Many arrests were made.
The police say the meeting was the
priyate speculation OF u professional
tagitator, who charged an ADMISSION Zee
THE promise that there would be pop
!ular speakers was unauthorized, ac-
lcording TO the police, and the dlsap-
spointed audience denounced the swim
die and demanded the return or It's
money. The trouble finally developed
into rowdyism outside the heater.
AT 5 O'Clock yesterday morning W.
companies of troops from Toxic ar
rived.
Toxic, Sept. l5.-Advices from Yoko-
hama say that a riot occurred there
shortly after midnight Tuesday night
THE mob was divided into two bodles,
numbering about $500, mostly coolles'
jboatmen and outcasts. Eight police
boxes were demolished and burned. The
mob directed it's attacks against three
objects: the police stations, the resi-
dences of n custom officials and the
large commercial houses. u IN
dred troops were sent from Toxic on a
special train a little before dawn and
soldiers are now guarding the consul
lates. the warehouses containing eX-
pIosives and the oil tanks.
The governor of the prefecture and
the mayor of Yokohama have issued
proclamations instructing the people 10
place confidence in the ability of the
authorities TO restore order. Six hun
dred Russian prisoners Of war from
Karafulo, who were staying at the diff
ferent hotels. have been placed under a
special guard. During the riot the po-
lice used drawn swords, while the mob
was armed with pistols and sword
sticks. The casualties among the po-
lice were three seriously wounded and
several slightly hurt. Many of the mob
are under arrest. The mob set fire 10
the police boxes by soaking hats in oil,
firing them and throwing them at the
object of attack.
order has been apparently restored.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-22
SHOCK INDIAN SOCIETY.
"Dead Horse" Wears Too FIashl
Clothes on Reservation.

Pine Ridge Agency, S.. D., Sept. 12.-Be-
cause Dead Horse, lately returned from a
trip to Europe, made his temperance in
Sioux Indian society in a pair Of check
cred trousers, bought in Paris, he was
threatened with expulsion by the tribe.
Dead Horse and his family were with,
Buffalo Bits show in Europe, and during
his tour of the continent took great pride
in display of his feathers and beads and
painted legs. But on returning 10 this
country and just before he took the train
from Omaha for his reservation in South
Dakota he donned his Paris clothes. In.
place of mis- beaded chaps were a pair Of
trousers with checKs so large they fairy
cracked. His moccasins were discarded
and in place appeared highly figured
brown hose and bright yellow Oxfords.
His blue army shirt resigned in favor OF
a lavender and pink silk affair. But he
retained his blanket and the green and
scarlet ribbons hat bound up his hair.
He wanted to spring his new clothes upon
his fellow tr!besmen as q surprise.
The first the tribe knew Of the return
Of Dead Horse to his tepee was when he
burst in upon a circle of indian in the
fervor of a native dance. Now, 1t is the
height of ~rudeness, in Indian etiquette, TO
attend these dances with any more clothes
h the laws Of the white man absolutely
tSNNHN a. "NlAic SotloiSt idASSlS :"
tails ochre and green paint, in alter
mating spiasi1es.
The Indignation Of his tribesmen can be
understood then, when he suddenly leaped
into the circle, checked trousers, pink
shirt, yellow shoes and all, and began
dancing to the incarnation. The effect was
electrical. 1t promptly broke up the fes-
tiyities. The offended Indians gazed in
disgust at the returned traveller, and then
retired into a council, to which all the
chiefs of the tribe were called.
1t was decided Dead Horse should be
notified that If he should appear in these
strange garments he would be excluded
rom all future meetings and dances.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-22
YOUNG GIRL MET
A HORRIBLE DEATH
May Bunning's Clothing
Caught Fire While Pre-
pairing a Meal.
SHE RAN OUT OF HOUSE
Then Encireled II Three Times in Vain
Endeavor to ~Extinsuish Flames
Her Body Mas Literally
Baked.

Sioux Falls, S. D., Sept. 1S.-Miss May
Burning, daughter OF prominent resi-
dents Of the little own of Humboldt.
situated west of Sioux Falls in this
county, met a horrible death as the re-
suit of her clothing catching IRE while
getting the family meal.
Her clothing in some unaccountable
caught fire and instantly she
dashed for the outside Of the u
in a wild endeavor 10 eXtinguish the
flames. Before she could be stopped
and the fire e~xtinguished she had made
three complete circuits Of the building.
II was found when physicians arrived
that the body OF the poor girl had been
literally baked. II is stated by one
of the physicians thai there was not
a space -four inches square on her en-
tire body. aside from the face, that had
not been burned 10 a crisp.
The unfortunate girl lived for many
hours before Death ended her suffer-
tngs.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-22
Being
ERECTED ON Mine
Probably Most Valuable Site
for Playhouse in the
Word
DIRT BEING Planned OUT
Discovered in Digging for Foundation
of Deadwood's Theater That
the Dirt Was Full Of
Placer Gold.

Deadwood, S. D.. Sept. I6.-The most
valuable theater site in the world is
that upon which the new theater of
Deadwood is TO be erected. 1t would be
hard 10 find another town where a lot
55 by l50 feet would yield Unexpectedly
enough placer gold TO pay for the
foundation and possibly for the build
ing. Deadwood may have been a bad
town, but 1t IS still a rich town not
only 10 the grass roots but down TO
the bed rock.
When work began a few days ago on
the excavation OF the foundation for
the new theater, a channel OF valuable
placer dirt was uncovered. This To-
cation at the confluence of Whitewood
and Deadwood creeks was formerly
part OF n of the richest placer claims
of early days.
It was supposed, however, that the
claim had been well worked out. 1t is
a long way here 10 bed rock, but as bed
rock had 10 be reached before a suit
able foundation could be made, work
was pushed rapidly and the trenches
grew deeper day by day.
What was the establishment of the
worknen one morning to see among
the dirt and gravel the CLEAN OF the
yellow metal. Great excitement at
once ensued and pan after pan of dirt
was washed out in the adjacent creek.
each pan showing a good string of coll
ors, but the find proved not to be
merely a pocket. as was first thought,
but a well developed channel OF placer
that was laying idle and undiscovered
these many years.
II is the Intention OF the builders to
sluice all the dirt that is taken out and
they say with assurance that the profits
will be sufficient to pay at least for the
cost of the foundation. AS ii is sixteen
10 eighteen feet to bed rock the foun-
dalton cannot be a cheap one. The men
are now hunting for nuggets. Only
small ones have been found as yet, but
every morning brings new expectations
OF the big nugget that materialiZes with
every new discovery of gold.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-22
FINE GAS.
Company Eeinc Organized at Marion
Junction fer Developing Enterprise.

~ E''~S -
Marion Junction, s. H., Sept. ID
Some twelve or nLteen years 1 a flow
Of natural gas WAS discovered on a
farm eight miles wGsJ OF Marion juno
tion. AT that time Tor soIe unknown
reason the report Of the discovery was
silenced ana was thought by many to
have been ~ OF those hoam agitations.
During the past Jew weeks there
have been reports OF the finding OF
natural gas IN large quantities in the
Silver Lake region OF Turner and
Hutchinson counties, and while 1T ha
been rumored that numerous ~stranger6
have recently visited and investigated
that region, stal bat few thought OF
taking the matter seriously until last
week.
Secretary Of state d. u. Wipf, a
resident Of Hutchinson county, and "a
number Of Pierre people came to Dol
ton last Friday and after giving the
matter careful investigation concluded
that there is natural gas in that vicin-
ity and that it's development was pos
sible, in fact il is assured by specialists
that il can be secured without n
very great expenditure of money. A
numbe of capitalists, headed by Mr..
Wipf, after making the preliminary
arrangements with n number of the
land owreTs, -oTganizSd a company and
have Incorporated under the laws of
South Dakota. with the intention of inn
mediately sinking wells and securing
apparatus.
1t is rumored that the company in
tend to have a supply of the gas ready
for commercial use during the next
thirty days, and as soon as possible it
will be piped to the adjacent towns,
where it may be secured very cheaply
for lighting and heating purposes.
Since a number of able men nave TAX
en- hold of the enterprise il is certainly
genuine and it's success is assured.
which will materially aid the people of
this section.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-22
HARRIMAN's PARTNER TO WE'D
South Dakota Millionaire 5etrothed on
Third Day After MEETING Woman.

St. Louis, Mo-, Sept. 12.-Mrs. Sadie
Rohr and Harris Franklin OF Dead
wood, S. D., partner of E. III. Harri-
man, have announced their engagement
after an acquaintance of only six
weeks. The has it's beginning
at Atlantic City.
Mrs. Rohr and Mr.. Franklin were
guests in the same house.
The first day after Mr.. Franklin's
arrival he saw Mrs. Rohr in an ele-
vator. 1t was a case of love at first
sight. He sought the assistance of a
friend Inc three days later the Dakota
millionaire n Mrs. Rohr were be-
trothed. Mrs. Rohr returned to st.
Louis today.
Mrs. Rohr is a daughter of Mrs.
Amelia Arnold, u of the most prom
inent and fashionable of ST. Louis
Jewish She has been prom
inent in the west md social circles for
several years.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-22
ADOPT new METHOD
TO CAPTURE THIEVES
The Prevalence of Rustlers ia
South Dakota Arouses
the Settlers.
THE SALT is TEMPTING
Have Association for Protection Which
Offers Reward for Thieves-Many
Bad Men Give Evidence
Against Their Pals.

Topbar, S. D.. Sept. 14.-Angered by
the continued THEFT of cattle and horses,
the ranchmen residing in this part Of
Stanley county have adopted a new
method of tracing the 'rustlers" so
they may be brought to justice.
In the past it has been customary
for cattle and horse r~aisers, hen their
herds have been raided, to offer min
imum rewards for the detection of the
thieves n recovery of the stolen ami
mails. These rewards have not been
large enough to tempt weakened
members of the gang of thieves to be-
tray their pals, and the result has been
that the thcfts have continued.
1t is conservatively estimated that
during the past year a sufficient num-
Der of horses alone to mount a small
army have been stolen from the ranch
men living in this and other parts of
Stanley county.
Under the leadership of A. j. Hauge,
one of the most prominent ranchmen in
the county, a new method is now TO be
adopted, which ii is hoped will have
good results. Recently Mr.. Hauge had
three head Of horses stolen, and instead
of Offering the customary paltry re-
ward OF SZo OF 500 Tor rma winch
would lead TO the recovery of the ami
mails and detection of the thieves, he
has offered a reward of $500 for the
arrest and conviction of the person or
persons who stole the horses.
1t is believed that the offering of a
reward of this size will encourage some
of the "rustlers'' to give away their
pards, and that by this means horse
and cattle "rustling' in Stanley county
will become a thing of the past as in
Lyman county, where a vigorous and
persistent crusade against the thieves
has reduced thefts to the minimum.
The legitimate cattle and horse rails
ers will also endeavor to discourage the
practice of some of the ranchmen, who,
when called upon, have not hesitated
to furnish bonds for those who are ar
rested on the charge of stealing horses
and cattle.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-22
DEAD" Wan STILL sE
Discovery Made Just in Time to Pre-
vent Insurance PAYMENT.

Monmouth, H., Sept. 15.-After ten
years of mysterious absence, during
which his relatives have several times
attempted in the courts to collect in
uranc on his life, Del l.. CASTOR has
been found living in Wyoming under
an assumed name. The discovery came
just liz time to prevent the Modern
Woodmen OF America from compromis.
ing with. .Gaston'ss relatives. for $500.
The Is now a ranchman. has re.
married. 1t u said. and has q family.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-22
STORM AT CANTON.

Canton. s. d., Sept, ia evere
thunderstorm ragged here for two hours
early yesterday morning. II Numbered
for nearly two hours and b lightning
was remarkable FOR briiiiancy. The
Presbyterian church and the west side
primary school house We're damaged
ny lightning during ~ storm. A bolt
struck the steeple and followed down
to the man roof OF the church, doing
considerable damage 10 the corner OF
the structure. The school house flag
stan caught the bolt. which jumped TO
the corner Of the buiiaing, smashing
shingles and siding as IL went
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-22
SUCCESSOR TO GRIFFITH.
Professor W.. S. Parker Of Nehrask,
Al" Comes to Yankton.

Yankton. s. D.. Sept. 16.-The faculty
of Yankton college have made the an
nouncement that the a caused
by the resignation OF DIR, Griffith has
been most satisfactorily filed by the
election or w. s. Parker. of Lincoln,
Neb. Professor Parker is a graduate
Iof Harvard university and a post grad
uate of Harvard and Chicago universe
ties. He has had considerable expert
.ence in instructing in the University OF
Nebraska and comes TO Yankton college
highly recommended. He will have the
chair OF economics.
Professor G.. II. Scott has been elect
ed 10 NH the position OF principal OF the
academy caused by the resignation OF
Or. Griffith
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-22
WOMAN eulclDCG.
Wife Of Well Known Farmer Drank
Deadly Acid,

Arlington, s. D.. sept. l3.-Mrs. John
Weddell, wife of one o. the best known
farmers OF KingSDUry county, commit
ted suicide at Eer home northwest Of
this city Sunday afternoon, dying be-
fore a doctor col.d reach the place.
Carbolic acid was the mean used, she
having been foQHG TO Rave drank about
two ounces % the GGii. 1t is sup
posed that she con mit;ed the deed
while suffering from q temporary fit Of
insanity. as there YES no domestic or
,ther trouble to account for the act.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-22
WILL BE TREE AGAIN.
Claude conoyer, Cattle RustIer Cap
tured on Rosebud Reservation.


Sioux Falls, S. D., Sept. 16.-Deputy
United States Marshal Jerry Carleton
arrived here from Chamberlain where
he arrested Floyd Foster and Phillip
Blackbird on the charge Of selling liquor
10 pupils OF the Indian school. Foster
is a white man and Blackbird an In
dian.
Word also reached the marshal's Of
flee that Claude Conoyer. the successor
of Jack Sully as the leader of a daring
gang OF cattle and horse rustlers who
have been giving the people on the
Rosebud reservation SO much trouble,
had been captured. This news was re-
ceived with mach pleasure among the
federal officials. The immediate
of Conoyer's arrest was an attempt on
the part of a portion OF his gang to
steal a number OF ponies belonging to
Indians. officers have been on his
track for several weeks and he ran
right into them on the last trip.
John Conoyer, a brother OF Claude,
was arrested a short time ago for cat
tie rustling IN Gregory county and is
now in Jail awaiting the next term OF
court.