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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-09-08
ASSESSMENT OF RAILWAYS.
Only Three States West Of Mississipo,
Have Ratings as HIGH.

Pierre, S. D., Sept Sin connection with
the criticism which is just now being
aimed at the state assessment board in
regard to its railway assessments, and the
comparisons which are being made with
other states. to the disadvantage of South
Dakota, the following figures from the
government census are applicable The
figures show the per cent. of assessment
of railroads on their commercial value in
states of the union generally, and for the
states which surround South Dakota the
figures are all lower than for this state:
South Dakota is % 3, North Dakota, 1870;
Nebraska. 1871; Wyoming, rs: Iowa, 1877:
Montana. 1877 Minnesota is not given in
the table. In fact the only states west
of the Mississippi river which assess rail-
ways at as high a per cent. Of their com
merctal value as does South Dakota, are
Missouri, Texas and Nevada. Every 9TH
er state west of the Mississippi assessing
,at q lower per centage of commercial
value than does South Dakota
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-09-08
THINKS HER A BOB CAT
Mistake Costs the Life of His Wife.
Daughter of Discoverer Of
Esn,ous EH;,o

Deadwood, S. D., Sept. Mrs. Theo
ldore Coventry, daughter of Otto
G;rasts. original owner OF the Hidden.
Fortune mine, was shot and killed al
Livingstone, Mont. Mr. Grantz is UNI
able TO get any details. Her husband
is travelling oculist. She was the old
est daughter of Grant, He is the man
who made the great discovery of the
Hidden Fortune claim which required
him TO stand guard over the ground
'Ni1h a shotgun. He shipped one car of
ore that brought him 100000. He leaves
Tor Montana tonight
Facts of the Tragedy.
Livengston. Mont, Sept DIR. Cow
entry, known as DR.. Abno, a travelling
eye specialist, of Deadwood, S. D., while
hunting bobcats near Clyde park today.
accidental shot and killed his wife
Mrs. Coventry had followed her hus-
band unknown to him and was .p-
leroaching in the brush when he mis-
took her for an animal and fired. A bull
let pierced her brain
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-09-08
DEDICATE NEW BRIDGE.
Spans the Sioux River Three Miles
East Of Canton.

Canton, S D., Sept. 6.-The good
people OF Canton and 1nwood, Ia, and
the farmers up and down the Sioux
rvier valley for miles met yesterday
at 1 o'clock at the new single span steel
bridge which joins two states three
miles due east of Canton. The span
is 110 feet and the approaches are
easy. 1t is IA beautiful structure and
brings Canton and InwooG within the
limits of Il pleasure drive and gives 200
farmers a much needed crossing.
Supervisor MaMuiien,, OF l.,.fchwood,
Lyon, county, Ia, was president of the
day, and speeches We're made by
number of prominent citizens. The
Canton and Inwood bands We're on
hand and a general good time prevailed
until evening. A free lunch, coffee, ice
cream and lemonade, was served. The
new bridge is one of the best on the
Sioux river
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-09-08
AMlcARLY SETTLED.

Aberdeen, S. D., Sept. 6.-The threat
ened condemnation proceedings by the
Milwaukee railroad to obtain possess
sion of 23.9 acres of land owned by
George Ernst for reservoir purposes
have been Withdrawn and the suit has
been settled amicably. Mr.. Ernst will
deed the railroad company the land it
wanted and pay it $3.50 in cash and in
exchange the railroad will deed Ernst
quarter section of land lying directly
west of his farm, with the exception Of
The work of constructing the reservoir
will be proceeded with as rapidly as
possible
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-09-08
GUARDIAN FOR !. 3. SMITH
Wife of the Millionaire Farmer Creates
a Sensation by Court Proceeding.

Sioux Falls, S. D.. Sept. Ga genuine
sensation has been created by the COM
mencement of proceedings to have guar
dian appointed for Irving ID. Smith, of
Lake county, known as the millionaire
farmer of South Dakota.
The proceedings were Instituted in be-
half of his wife, who asks that the Oldest
son of the couple, Irving c. Smith, be APP
pointed guardian. 1t is asserted that Mr..
Smith is mentally unable to handle the
business of his estate and that designing
pnd interruptions men may take advant-
age of his condition. His generous bene-
factions have attracted a host of besiegers
who are insistent upon donations for all
sorts of purposes.
For years Mr.. Smith has been familiar
character to- citizens of Lake county,
where he made the bulk of his vast
wealth. He was born in Litchtield town.
ship, Herkimer county, New York, on
May 19, 1896, and is, therefore, approach
Ing his eightieth birthday He was the
oldest of six children
He kept purchasing farms until he dis
covered he was the undisputed owner of
ninety-siN quarter sections in Lake coun-
~, two in Moody county, two in McCook
county and one in <ingspury county. This
gave him 10l South Dakota farms.
Notwithstanding his vast accumulation
OF iarm lands, at no time has Mr. Smith
been land speculator but from boyhood
has been farmer, distinction of which
he is very proud. Unlike the land specu-
tator who buys with Il view of letting his
peighbors increase valuations, Mr.. Smith
has persistently improved his farms, pac-
Ing tenants thereon and has enjoyed an
income from all his holdings. He has be-
come a millionaire through his superior
Judgment in the buying, development and
selling of farm lands. He is Il plain man.
The word millionaire is not pleasing to
his ear
The South Dakota Children's home in
Sioux Falls has received from him a mag
niflcient gift consisting of two quarter
sections of land, the aggregate value being
$11 200, Up to date Mr. Smith has decided
to his wife. tenants and various relatives
an aggregate of 2a,T2o acres, valued at
s679, 200
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-09-08
CARRIERS ORGANIZE.
Hold Convention at Sioux Falls ana
Elect Officers.

II OlG NCSNeHttCN az oiOuS FdlS dlid
Elect Officers.
Sioux Fails, S. d., Sept. 7.-There
was a gathering of some forty odd
,uialeletler carriers from nine different
counties in the eastern part of South
Dakota. The meeting was held at the
government building in a room provid-
ed by Postmaster Schlosser.
Miunena,a. Brown Union. Lincoln,
Bon Honlnoe, Clark, Broollinss, McCooll
and Moody counties We're represented.
Letters were received from many other
carriers in different counties explaining
why they could not be present but
stating that they We're with the or
ganzation in all it's efforts.
The South Dakota Rural Letter
CARRIERS association was born at this
meeting, with the following officers:
President-E. 8. Swarthout, Sioux
Fails.
Vice President-H. O. Berg, Canton
Secretary-C. Ci. Moffitt Groton.
Treasurer-G. A. Easbey, Valley
Springs.
T.. B. Swarthout of Sioux Falls was
elected as delegate from the South
Dakota association to the national con-
Nention, Whch is to be held at Indian
apoiS September 10 to %.
Resolutions were unanimously adopt
ed indorsing President II. FL. Cummings
ham of the national letter carriers as
socation and the delegate to the ma
tional convention WAS instructed to
cast the vote of the association for his
.'e-election.
Resolutions We're also adopted
thanking Postmaster Schlosser for his
interest in the association.
Nlliia the association is organized for
the heneflt Of the sasral mail earriers.
,ite chief aim of The organization will
be to secure more adequate compen-
sation for the work rendered. The
rural na3 carriers claim that they are
not paid anything like what they
should be. They point to the fact that
in most instances carriers in cities re-
ceive better pay than the rural carrier
who has TO keep team and wagon to
perform his work
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-09-08
SNATCH HIS MONEY.
Fort Dodge Young Man Gets Too
Friendly with Stranuers.

Sioux Falls, S. D.. Sept. 6.-The county
authorities have arrested i man giving
his name as Thomas Murphy, but whose
true name, 1t is believed, is Pat Glaster.
He is charged with being implicated in
robbing Arthur D. Porter. young man
whose home is at Fort Dodge, Ia.
Porter was induced by stranger to Wis
1T a grove on the Big Sioux river. There
another man appeared and Porter care
lessly exhibited roll of money. Instant
ly one of the men snatched the money
from the young mans hand and disap-
peared.
Murphy, or Glaster when taken before
Judge WheeloclS, waived his preliminary
hearing.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-09-08
DRAWN INTO THaEsHER.
Il Laneford Meets with Terrible
Death at Violin.

Yanlton, S. D.. Sept 7.--Delayed
word has reached here of fatal acci-
dent at Violin in which Will Langford
OF that place fell victim to thresh-
ing machine. The thresher was choking
and Langford went to the cylinder to
clear it. Braced against the cylinder
teeth the young man was freeing 1t of
straw when the machine suddenly
started and Langford was caught in a
second. He fell to his knees, the sharp
teeth crushing one knee and thigh ter
i'ibly. It was several minutes before
he could be released An operation fol-
lowed, but it was OF no avail and death
speedily followed
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-09-08
MERE RoYs THIEVES.

Yankton. S. D., Sept. 4.-Marshalf
Hickey arrived yesterday from Tripp.,
having ii. his custody Charles Monroe
of Akron and Albert Nelson, whose
parents reside at Irene. The boys,
who are only 16 and II years old, ad q
mitted they stole Mrs. A. Swearingen's
team Sunday night and also Mrs. D..
Humans cart and harness. Both.
prisoners waived examination and were
bound over on the charge of grand lar
ceny to the November term of circuit
court. The thieves had been arrested
by the Tripp marshal, they answering
the description sent out and still hav-5
Ing the horses with them. which they
had been unable to sell The cart was
smashed to pieces near Tyndal.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-09-08
AUGUST BELMONT IS
IN SOUTH DAKOTA
We and Party of Fasteners Will
Hunt Chickens in the
Milestone Valley.
is IN EXCELLENT SPIRITS
Expressed Surprise at the Wonderful
Growth of Western Minnesota
and South Dakota and
Miibank.

Milbanl, S. D.. Sept. 5.-August Bel
mont and party of New York passed
through Milbank last night on the pri-i
Yate car Minola, en- route to Peever,
S. d, twenty-five miles north of here.
/. They will spend several days shoot
ing chickens. MI. Belmont was in ex-
cellent spirits and expressed surprise
at the wonderful growth of western
Minnesota and South Dakota, and Mil
bank in particuJar.
The Whitestone valley. says Mr. Bel
mont, is famed throughout the east
as hunting ground.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-09-08
NEW COURT HOUSE.
Election for Voting Bonds Result
EaMncahIM

Deadwood, s., D., Sept. 1.-THE elec-
ton for voting bonds for the new court
house went off most satisfactorily.
Spearfish was the only place in the
county Which gave a majority against
the bonding proposition. The entire
county will give majority of at least
$500 in favor of the issuance. Spear
fish voted against it because it has
aad some notion Of getting the county
seat for it's own, in which event a new
court house i'll Deadwood would be un-
desirable.
Bell & Detweiler of Minneapolis,
nave submitted plans which have been
adopted and advertisement will be
made soon for the bids. The court
aouse will not cost more than $75, 900,
and the bond issue will be only $25,OOO.
on hand TO deyote o hs nr
pose. Only eight dissenting votes were
east in Deadwood.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-09-08
CHICKENS SCARCE

Aberdeen, s. D., Sept. 6-Despite fa-.
vorable weather conditions. rain on
the morning of September l making
conditions especially favorable for the
dogs returning sportsmen bring sad
news from the hunting fields. They
state that prairie chickens this year are
scarcer than they have been for years
No hunter so far has nearly approached
the limit of fifteen birds day and the
outlook is discouraging from the stand
point of the huntSman. The scarcity of
chickens is attributed TO the unfavor-
able weather at Matching time.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-09-08
CHICKENS ARE SCARCE.

Huron. S. D., Sept. 4.--Huntsmen re-
turning from the field are much dis
appointed because of the scarcity of
prairie chickens in this locality. Many
hunters from out of the state have
become discouraged and gone to points
west and north. Heavy rains during
the Matching season played sad havoc
with the prairie chicken crop and but
few covies mostly small. We're encoun.
tered by hunters Yesterday
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-09-08
ExcuRsloNlsTs ARE MANY.
iomeseekers Come Through Huro.
by the Thousands.

Huron, S. D., Sept. 4.-Another great
crowd of eNcursionists from the east
arrived here on the train from the
south Wednesday night. The train was
several hours late, and contained nine
coaches loaded to their utmost capa-
city. Hundreds of people intent on
securing homes in this part of the state
looking people. So frequent are these
crowds that it reminds pioneers" of
the great rush in the early sos. Hotels.
restaurants and boarding houses are
filled and liverymen and real estate
Dealers are reaping no small benefits.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-09-08
ILLEGAL aHIPMENr.

Aberdeen, S. D.. Sept. 6.-R. w. Par
liman, Of Sioux Falls, is accused by
Game Warden Linnet Of shipping two
Falls to his wife. without accompany
ing the chickens as the state game
law provides.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-09-08
BELLE FouRchE DAM.

washington, Sept. 5.-The secretary
OF the interior has advertised for pro-
posals for the construction Of an earth
en- dam and 17H miles Of canals, in
volving about 100000 cubic yards OF
earth work. 5000 cubic yards of rock
excavation, $4,000 cubic yards Of con-
crete masonry and $4,000 pounds OF
tho Belle Fourche Irrigation project in
South Dakota. Proposals will b
opened October 26 at Belle Fourche.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-09-08
BUILD MASONIC TEMPLE.
Sioux Falls Lodge Contracts for New
Buldno,

Sioux Falls, S. D.. Sept e.-The local
Masonic Temple association has opened
bids for the construction of new Ma
sonic temple in this city. j. ]. Oleson Of
Red Wing, Minn., was the lowest bidder,
he Offering to erect the building for s37,-
913 As soon as his bond is approved he
will commence the construction of the
new temple, which will be under roof by
DCcember Is next
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-09-08
SHOT a MAN.

Aberdeen, S. D., Sept. 6.--Lon Ross
back is in Jail at Groton charged with
shooting Ferdinand Sheer at Ferney.
The men quarreled and Rossback fired
three hots at Sheer, one of the bullets
taking effect in his wrist
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-09-08
FIRE SWEEPS over
BUSINESS SECTION
Hot Springs Suffers the Sec.
ond Big Fire of This
Year.
THE MAIL CARRIERS MEET
at Sioux Falls They Hold Convention
and Form State Organization
Demand Better Pay for
Rural Carriers.
THE MAIL CARRIERS MEET

Hot Springs. S. D.. Sept. Fire de-
,stroyed the Mcgowan store building
and All the stock. The loss is $4,000;
insurance. $1,000, in the Mutual Fire of
Sioux Falls. State Mutual of Canton,
and $500 in the Fire association.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-09-08
INJURED IN BINDER.
Raneher at Nasty Hamstruns !,

Rancher at Nasty Hamstruns in i
Runaway.
Lead, s. D., Sept. Through an ac;-
cident with his replacing machine viii
liam Frederickson. a rancher at Nasty,
was hamstrung yesterday and viii
probably be lame for life. He had been
working all day In the field and stopped
for few minutes rest. While his At q
tention was attracted to another part
of the field, the horses grew restless
and made sudden plunge forward.
throwing Frederickson directly under
the machine. Both feet were caughtl
by the sharp blades of the reaper and;
heels. Medical aid was called at once
and a physician from Deadwood hur-s
lied to the ranch, about ten miles away.
Everything possible was done for the
man, but the chances are that he win
be crippled permanently
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-09-08
CHILD RAN AVIAN

3 I3cadwood, 8. d., Sept. "A peculiar
sase has just come to light In Dead
Nood Is that Of 10-year-old Grace
running away from home. She has done
this at about the same time OF year
every year since she was four years:
old. Sheis now ten. Sunday morning
she disappeared and since then no trace
has been found Of her. The police aro
especial anxiety Is felt on her aecounts5
as this has happened 10 often hefore.
1t Is expected that s1le IN m - lG1 S1Islas
within few days Don Iihly iIst M Y l n
and IL n1t, y short ~ Since Oul
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-31
THAT AI.AsKA-sEATrLE FAIR

The principal objection to the Alas kan fair that 1t Ia proposed to hold in Seattle h 1907 has been that such a fair, if one n to be, should be held in Alaska. A moments thought will demonstrate that such would be impos- sible. To make s fair of the magni- tuds of that proposed success it will be necessary for 1t to have hundreds Of thousands of visitors. The paid sdmis- nIens and the concessions are the prin- clpal sources Of revenue for such an in- SsitulIon. Both of these depend for their productiveness upon the volume Of the attendance.
 It is obvious that Alaska has not the population to support such fair for months. Suppose we could secure lOo,- 900 admissions to an Alaskan fair from the states and suppose we Snouiu PrO- vide another lOO, 900 admissions from our own district, The revenue would still De much too short It takes people and many of them, far more than we have In Alaska, to maintain such sn exPoSi- ton AS the one proposed
 It would be possible and quite appro- prIste to have a fair in Alaska, such an one AS s county fair or a state fair, which lasts for . week or two at most, but an exposition that Is to be kept open for an entire season is quite diff ferent matter.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-31
LIKE NEWPORT
 HIGH SOCIETY

The troubles of another unhappily marrie1 couple of Chilkat Indians will bd aired in the divorce court. Through her attorney, Judge I. \. Wilcoxen, Charlotte Kaute-te, of Haines, has brought suit against Sam Kaute-te for the severance of the marriage tie which binds them. Charlotte ayers that Sam has been guilty of iuhuman and cruel treatment.
 The case will cume up for trial at the November term of the district court at this place.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-31
House Eli, . Bother Dawson

Dawson and the Klondike creeks are suffering from an over supply of house flies. They are said to be more numer' ous there this year than has been the case in previous years. They are everywhere present and to them is laid the blame for the prevelance of an epi' demic of dysentery prevailing there.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-31
FAIRBANKS MAY
 BE HEADQUARTERS

It is said the headquarters for the American government land telegraph service will be transferred from Fort Gibbon to Fairbanks. The change has been recommended, it is claimed, by tie officers who were in charge in the in- terior this year.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-31
Japs Make Additions

SAgAmi, Tango, Also, Tsugaru and SoyA are names of vessels which were added to the Navy ot Japan without the preliminary of letting contracts for construction. Russia launched these ships under the names Peresviet, Polta- Ta, ,.BAyAn, PAllAda and YAriag, They are now in Commission in the Japanese navy.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-31
KIoadAh.r's widow MArriss

Mrs Harry c. Ash, wife of former JuneAuite and Dawson pioneer, was married at Sturgis, South Dakota, Au- gust 1. Harry Ash made a fortune in the saloon business at Dawson, which went to his wife. He died last year at Denver, Col.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-31
LaOsy Js All Right

Congressman Lacey has made many friends in Nome and elsewhere in Alas kA- His utterAnces have had the trre ring, and Alaska will give him hearty welcome back at any time.-Nome Nugget.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-31

The Dawson papers are taking turns roasting the preacher man who stopped shs O'BrIsr-Sulhvan fight which was to have taken place there. Long edi- torials have been written on the subject.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-31
LOWER RIVER
 BOATS MONDAY

The lower Yukon river steamers, Hannah and CudAhy, are scheduled to sail from Dawson for down river points next Monday. Both will be loaded to their full capacity with Fairbanks freight.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-31

AlAskA has al least two real friends ln congress. They are William Sulzer, of New York, and John F. Lacey, of Iowa They are for Alaska in the right way. They want to permit the district to do for itself.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-31

A little forethought may save you no end of trouble. Anyone who makes it a rule to keep Chamberlain's Collie, Cbol- era and Diarrhoea Remedy at hand knows this to be fact. For sale by Kelly Drug Co.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-31
Rrssh Candies Rscsivsd

A shipment of fresh candies was re- eeiyed on the Dolphin. The very best varieues made. Come and see for your self. F. H. Muir, opposite postofice.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-31
Best 25 Cant Meals

Railroad Restaurant has the best 25 cent meals in town, equal to 50 cent meals other places. Second Ave. and BroadWAy, opposite depot. Private rooms for ladies.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-31

A Dunne league has been formed at Chicago for the TurpCSe of starting a boom for Mayor Dunne for president.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-31
Position Wanted

Wanted, position by young lady, eS- perienced bookkeer and cashier from East. Good references. Anxious to come to Alaska. Address: "D. S." Daily Alaskan, $ lS 4t
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-31
BhAENAy Laundry

For hrstclSss work try Skagway Laundry. Twenty-Five years expert. enee. Telephone Ss. If
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-31
At Wholesale Prices

The Mascot saloon sells liquors, either bulk or case goods at wholesale prices. All the old brands always on hand. -l-tt.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-31

Ths place to get good growler meas ure ie at the Totem saloon. You get your moneys worth.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-31
For Sale

TWelve-horse power Union gasoline engine. Good as new. Price, $500 nquire at Launch Union, Moore wharf .,
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-31
Ice cream at Muir's.
Rainier Beers

Rainier beers by the dozen bottles g. 90, at the MaScot saloon.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-31

Oyster cocktails, Olympia or Eastern at the Pack Train restaurant.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-31
Fresh Meat

The Frye-Bruhn Co, keep all kinds of fresh meat constantly on hand. u
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-01-11
WHAT He WAS READING.

Senator Blackburn relates a story
of a lawyer in Kentucky who wa
generally very fortunate in winning
his suits in the lower courts Of the
state and equally unfortunate in los,
ing them by reason of reversa's by
the supreme cour, of the common
wealth. One day the ,enator CHANGED
TO dnd the lawyer in a train pulling
out OF Louisville and on the attorneys
knee was spread a huge law volume.
which he appeared 10 be devouring
with much interest. well. my
friend" said Senator Blackburn.
don't you get time enough in your
Office TO read Law without fetching
law books on a journey?" The law
yer shifted contemptuously. This
isn't law that I'm reading" said he.
rs a volume, cir, relating 20 the de
cis!ons Ct the supreme court of the
sta.e Of Kentucky. "-Ch,cagoi Chrony
icle.