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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05
BOARD WELCOMES
ANY COMPLAINTS

THE police commission invites com
plants from all citizens who may object
to any pictures exhibited IN penny vaude-
Vile OF other establishments I'm this city"
SAID Chairman William II. Luther today
when his attention was called to a crlti-
cism OF the police boards action in the
penny dreadful" which seems TO be de-
voting all its energies OF late TO discover
inS or creating causes for criticising the
commission.
we have stated repeatedly" said the
chairman, "and we repeat II with all nee
essary emphasis. that we have been and
shall be only too glad to have any one
who feels that any improper thing is be-
ins done In this city that comes within
our jurisdiction come to us and call our
attt ntion TO II.
Neither the mayor nor any other city
Official is any more willing nor ready 20
Investigate complaints and TO take such
action as Is deemed proper In the premises
than is the board OF police commissioners.
Any complaint ultimately must reach this
board for action: and IL would affect a
great SAVING OF time IL citizens with com
plants should come here with them first.
IL do not believe that more than 10 min
utes elapsed between the time the penny
vaudeville complaint was made TO me two
weeks ago and the seizure OF the picture
In question.
Acting Mayor Reynolds. / am sure.
would act Immediately IL any one made
a complaint 10 him. and know he would
promptly call the attention of this board
To the complaint.
The board has appointed an official
censor. its secretary. who has been in
structed TO exclude any picture that may
be suggestive, and. In case he has any
doubt, to exclude IL on general principles,
giving the public and the cause OF de-
ceucy the benefit OF the doubt.
THE board is criticised by some for un-
due severity and by others for undue le-
niency. but Is taking such action as in Its
best judgment seems proper"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05
TOOK L|N|MENT
IN EFFORT TO
END HIS LIFE

Dependency, brought on by con-
tinued illness and aggravated by OK
cessive drinking. led Charles Lund-
holm. s2 years Of age. carpenter. re-
aiding at 22s Sackett street, TO take
poison at his home about noon today
The ambulance from the Rhode Is
land hospital was called and he was
removed TO that institution, where IL
ia said that he took camphor liniment
and that his chances for recovery are
rather slight.
Lundholm Is well regarded In the
neighborhood where he hved ana MS
wife Beatrice was present in the house
when he made his suicidal attempt
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05
POLICE FIND TWO
PICTURES EASILY

The paintings Of President Roosevelt
and the late Secretary of State John Hay
have been recovered by the police after
much fourishng OF trumpets.
One of them came from a pawnshop,
where II had been pledged; and. as the
police have free access TO the books OF
all such establishments. 1t was extremely
easy to locate the Hay picture, even had
not the pawnbroker's attention been call
ed by the newspapers TO the fact that the
police were searching for ".
II was but little more difficult to find
the Roosevelt picture. which had been
sold for a trifling sum TO a gentleman,
who also reads the daily papers.
Chief Of Police Matthews planned the
search and was ably assisted by Detec-
tive Herbert f.. Caffery
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05
COTTON CROP ESTIMATE
TO BE PUBLISHED DEC. II

Washington. Dec. 5-The department of
agriculture announces that the quantita-
tive estimate OF this seasons cotton crop
Will be issued on Tuesday, Dec. II, at 2
p. m. instead OF on Monday. as therefore,
announced.
The bureau Of the census will not pub
lish their report Of the amount of cotton
ginned UP 10 Dec. ! until Monday. the
10th instant. at p. m, and the agricul-
tural department desires 10 consider the
census report In connection With other
information.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05
GILLETTE HOPES
FOR NEW TRIAL
CONTINUED from Page One }

Former Senator Mills. Glllettes senior
counsel said this afternoon that there
would surely be an appeal from the find
ings OF the jury He Will be present In
court tomorrow and make application to
have the verdict set aside This will be
done prior to the sentence. He said the
appeal would be brought on rather UNI
usual grounds" but added that plans were
rot yet completed.
Gillette is spending the days at cards
He plays solitaire for awhile, and then
when he can get one OF his guards TO play
with him he engages in a spirited game
His mind does not seem preoccupied in the
least
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05
Deferred to Next Week

No action was taken yesterday at the
meeting OF the special telephone commit
tee relative 10 extending the time cor the
public hearing on the petition or the
Home Telephone company until the mid
die OF January. Attorney Walter III. Bar
uey. representing the company, appeared
before the committee. but as Messrs.
Parks and Carpenter were not present
another meeting will be held next week.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05
HAU AGAIN REMANDED
BY LONDON COURT

London, Dec 5.--Karl Hau, alias
Stau, the Washington, D.. C.. professor
of Roman law, who has been under
arrest. here since Nov. Z, charged with
the murder OF Frau Molitor, his
mother-in- law, at Baden Baden. again
appeared on remand in the Bow street
police court today.
The prisoner was remanded for an
other week in order to enable the Ger
man representatives to obtain further
evidence.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05
CHINESE PLAN TO
ESTABLISH A BANK

New York. Dec. 5.-A big Chinese bank
with branches i'm various parts OF the
United States and Canada is to be estab-
lished In Mexico City. II plans under con-
sideration by the Chinese Reform associa-
uon are carried out.
At a meeting Of the association held In
Mott street last night. plans for the for
nation OF a company 70 foat the enter
prise were discussed II Is proposed 10
capitalize the bank at 81. 10000 and IL is
said that 10000 OF this amount already
has been subscribed by Chinese mer-
chants.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05
NINE PERSONS TAKEN
FROM BURNING HOUSE

Boston, Dec 5.-Nine persons including
seven children. were rescued from burn
ing tenement house in South Boston to-
day The blaze was on the lower floor of
the building and the hremen had To force
their way over smoking and flaming
starways TO reach the imprisoned occu-
pants above.
All the occupants were removed without
injury The house was destroyed and the
families who lived there lost all Of their
property.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05
TO INVESTIGATE CAUSE
OF FATAL COLLISION.

Washington, Dec. SC n. Ackert,
general manager OF the road. ard T.
N. Goapman, superintendent OF the
Danville division Of the Southern rail
way. will begin an investigation today
10 determine officially the cause OF the
wreck last Thursday in which Presi-
dent Spencer and seven lost their lives
Operator O.. r. Mattoax. who has
been held responsible for the disaster.
will he present, as will Operator Jacobs
at Lawyers. The hearing viii be p'i-
Vate,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05
SCHOONER GOES ASHORE;
HER CREW SAVED

Charlottetown. T. r. l.. Dec. 5--The 9s-
ton schooner Malabar. from Malbay. +.
O.. was driven ashore today at McFar-
lanes Point near the entrance TO Summer
side Harbor. The captain and crew were
saved. after a hard fight against the ter
rife storm which was raging. IL Is
thought that the vessel may possibly be
noated after the sea subsidies.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05
REPUBLICAN CLUBS
CAMPAIGN FUNDS

Boston. Dec 5.-The treasurer OF the
Republican Club OF Massachusetts an
uounces today that 5000 had been received
by the club from constituents during the
last state canvass.
The disbursements were within 500 OF
the receipts The heaviest item of ex-
penditure was printing. which cost about
&, TOO
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05
Two American Vessels Wrecked

Disby, n. s.. Dec. 5-A report was re-
eeived here today that two American
vessels were wrecked on the coast this
morning. volunteers at once secured cor
veyances and started 10 make sea rcb
along shore. verified the report and gave
assistance
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05
Salaries Report Ready

The special committee appointed by the
city council 90 revise the schedule OF the
salaries Of the clerks IN the city's employ
will meet late tomorrow afternoon 90 wind
up its work. and will report AZ the spe-
cial meeting OF the city council next Mon
day.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05
BENSON is GIVEN
A $1,000 VERDICT

a jury i'm Judge Mumford's court TODAY
awarded the plaintiff si40o in the suit OF
August r. Benson against tho Rhode Is
land company
Mr. Beuson's horse was scared while
going along Broad street on Sept. 10. 1898.
tv water from sprinkling cart and Mr..
Benson was thrown and badly hurt.
Lewis A. Waterman was his counsel
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05
Nominated BY President

Washington. Dec 5-The president TO.
day sent 60 the senate the following nom
nations:
Member Of the Philippine commission
and secretary OF public instruction I'm the
Philippine islands. W Morgan Shuster.
District 81 Columbia.
Attorney for the western district OF
New York. Lyman X. Bass. New York.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05
PRESTON OBJECTS
TO JURY VERDICT

The supreme court today heard the de-
fendant's bill of exceptions in the case
of Architects Howard *. Kilton and Fred
erick f. Jackson against Julius II. Pres
ton TO recover for professional services
In designing a house, n jury having given
plaintiffs a verdict for 1915. Defendant
asserts that he rejected the plans OF the
plaintiff as he had the right to do under
his agreement with them and that the
verdict is against the law AID evidence.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05
NEBOGATOFF AND HIS
OFFICERS ON TRIAL

St Petersburg. Dec. 5.-The trial Of Rear
Admiral Nebogatoff and IS officers OF his
squadron fer surrenderlng 10 the Japan
csc at the battle OF the Sea OF Japan.
May 2s. 1875. began before a special court
martial today.
The trial will probably last three days
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05
CHIEF JUSTICES BODY
SENT TO ELLSWORTH

Boston. Dec 5.-The body of chief Jus
tice Andrew +. Wiswell OF the Maine SUI
preme bench. who died suddenly at the
Hotel Touraine in this city yesterday left
here today for Ellsworth. Me. where the
burial will be held tomorrow afternoon.
Mrs Wlsweli wife OF tho late chief Jus
tice. accompanied the body.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05
SULTAN OF MORROCO
GOING TO TANGIER

Tangier, Dec. 5.--The American min
lister, Mr.. Gummere, arrived here today
from Fee on board the steamer Saida
IT is reported that the sultan, on the
advice of the Italian minister, who ia
supported by Mr. Gummers, is COM
ing in state TO Tangier to greet Nd
miral Touchard, the commander OF the
French squadron, in order 10 show the
Mussulmans that he approves OF the
Franco Spanish program.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05
POLICE INSPECTOR
SHOT BY WORKMAN

ST. Petersburg. Dec 5.-Police Inspector
Sheremetieff. who after the anti-Jewish
outbreak at BialyStok in June last for
which he was said 20 be responsible. was
transferred 10 st. Petersburg. was shot
and mortaly wounded by q workman to-
day near the Fontanka canal The in
spector's asssilant then shot and killed
himself
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05
A Railroad Consolidation

Albany. y. Y. Dec 5.--A certificate filed
with the secretary OF state today certines
the formation OF the Hudson and Manhat-
tan Railroad company by the consolida-
tion OF the New York and New Jersey
Railroad company. New York corpora
tions and the Hoboken and Manhattan
Railway company, a New Jersey corpora
81.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05
EIGHT GIRLS HURT IN
PANIC IN MATCH FACTORY

Indianapolis. Ind. Dec. Sin fire that
started from an explosion OF thousands OF
paper matches at the factory OF Rathbun
& Co.. West indianapolis, today, eight
young women were hurt. four Of them
seriously. The others were painfully burn
ed and injured in their frantic efforts
20 escape from the building.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05
PROVIDENCE ENGINEER
IS A DIRECTOR

The Cathedral Mining and Smelling
company" OF Ballston Spa, was lncorpor.
ated az Albany today with a capital OF
N.scocoo. Among the directors is Edward
X. Hill OF this city.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05

Before a jury In Judge stearns' court to-
day was tried the suit OF David l.. Deahy
against Ambrose Choauet. Joseph VI. Be
lard, Hugh J. Carroll and Hugh J. Nc
CHM 20 recover 5000 on a note for $500
payable three months after MAY ~
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05
King Menelik's Condition

Rome. Dec b.-The recent illness OF
King Menelik OF Abysslnia Il developed
today from further advices from Awes-
Aheda consisted Of cerebral congestion
and although the danger Is now over ne
seems TO be In a state OF slight torpor.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05
HOUSE.

The house today ratified the action OF
the Democratic caucus OF last night and
placed OH the rolls Paul ID. Porter OF Mis-
sissippi 10 succeed the late Col. Isaac r
Hill as Democratic whip and as a special
officer OF the house.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05
Railroad Co. Won

The fury IN the suit OF Patrick McGirr
vs.. the Rhode Island company today
found verdict for tho defendant. Alonzo
r. Williams represented the defendant
company.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05

Highland Falls. n. Y. Dec B-A six
inch shell exploded at the government ma
Val station az Iona Island today. instantly
killing Henry sloat OF Tompl<ins Cove.
n Y
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05
Poll Taxes Are Slow

Although this r. tho last day for paying
oDll taxes without the extra charge % .
tsrsa. but only a Ssg we paid. q
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05
THE COTTON MARKET.

Reported for The News Democrat over
the private wire OF DICK BkOS. * co.
Bankers and Brokers.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET

Reported for The News Democrat over
the private wire of DICK BROS. q CO~
Bankers and Brokers.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05
THE GRAIN MARKET

WHEAT.
open. High. Low. p. m.
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May o.. ............ tees ~ tNiR teHA
CORN
open. High Low. y. m.
December d, ...... 427s f27s aga 42it
May o.. ........... iSS 4Ss i3s 4sa
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1906-07-07

pany, strange To- say. was a private
soldier by the name of Miles Stand
iSh, direct descendant OF the Puritan
captain
Commodore Cockburn. in COM
mand oi the British forces. had ap-
piled the torch to the home OF a widow
in Georgetown who was living very i'll
in room in the second story. Miss
Kitty Knight, who had lett her father
home and had been watching with hor-
rur the destruction wrought by the
soldiers, rushed up to the British Off
Ger and earnestly appealed to him to
put out the fire. saying that otherwise
n, action would result in the death OF
an aged woman.
FLAMES ENTINGUISHED.
"Commodorc Cockburn immediately
complied with her request. ordering
his men to cNtingui>h the flames. lie
then had the house next door fired. but
a moment later had this blaze also cX-
lm4ui>hcd upon being appealed t. a
second time by Mis-, KNIGHT, who lear
cd that the wind would blow the spark,
over t. the WiuW', home and again
So, It uu fire. Miss Knight. believe
aided in cNtin@u>ling the second
blaze
Concerning Mis-, KNIGHT personally.
CoI,uol Love said: she wa, di-tin-
uU'~h2d l"r her magni0iccu, presence.
and her courage and common sense.
\ family tradition : that on one occa-
sion i'm Philadelphia. during the last
term pi President Washington. he wa,
So much struck by her beauty and
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-05-11
LOOMS,

Loomis, May l0.-J. r. Watkins
bought a new carriage and harness
Saturday for his son, Neal.
Clarence Mewhirter came back
from Iowa Thursday. He says Da-
kota is good enough for hlm.
e. H. Baxter of Lancaster, WIS !,
was here the other day looking at
ter his farm that he is having broke.
Mrs. Joe Johnson of Mt. Vernon,
visited her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Mewhirter, Wednesday.
j. B. Jebson, of Mitchell, bought
j. C. Watkins and q. P. Taylor's
fat cattle Saturday and Shipped two
cars from here Monday night.
w. 81. Gilfiillan has got to start fc1
Deadwood the first of next week. He
vas drawn as q U. s. juror.
The small grain in this locality
looks good.
ID. D. Hardman came out with his
men to treak again Monday.
Everybody around is busy planting
corn.
W. A. Fraser and family called on
Fred Hanson Sunday.
Geo. Street has got a breaking
team and is breaking for Hager and
Winsor.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-05-11
Entertained His Friends.

Roy Hackett, the new chief Of the
fire department., entertained the
members of the fire department..
Mayor Branson and the city council
members at a luncheon Wednesday
evening at Sam Webber's restaurant,
where a fine spread was served.
After the refreshments were part Tx
en- Of, some speeches were made.
those participating in this feature
being Mayor Branson, Aldermen
Burns and Wells and Firemen Hack
EFT, Glllis, Markham, Purdy, Kanoutf,
Like and others. This is an annual
event that occurs with the selection
of a new chief and .theg serve to
make a bright epoch in the life Of
the iremen
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-05-11
Goes to vermillion.

Rev. 3. w. Greene, who has been
IN charge Of st. Nary's Episcopal
church for the past year, has receiy-
ed notice from Bishop Flare of his
transfer to the church at Vermill-
ion, and will go there next Sunday
for his first service Mr.. Greene has
proven himself a very capable
preacher 10 the pulpit and his SER
mons have been characteristic in
touching spon matters of the liyeli-
est interest of today, and we believe
that his work will be highly accepta-
BILE to Yerniillion people: His family
will remain here until after the close.
Of the city schools IN June. MIR.
Greene will continue to supply the
church at WoonsockelJon the fourth
Sunday in the month as has been
his custom since coming 10 Mitchell,
vet Bishop Hare has made no
definite arrangements for supplying
the pulpit In st. Mary's church.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-05-11

Editor Cory, Of the Waterlown.
PubMc-Opinion, is having q lot of fun.
N 1aying some OF the fellows who
encouraged him to come out as a
candidate for congress ard then de-
saerting him Tor M Of their kind
whom they put up rs a candidate for
another state ONCE. There will be
quite ! scrap In Codington country
sto,spee who 10 goingsto win out there
CAUCUS day, but the editor feels
that ne Will be able to walk away
With the delegation.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-05-11

summons.
State of South Dakota, Fourth Judicial. Cir
Gnit, in the Circuit Court, In and for Dawson
County.
Godfried Mild, plaintiff, VS.. A. Milda, defend-
ant.
The State Of South Dakota sends greeting:
To A. Milda. the above named defendant:
You are hereby summoned and required to an
I'VE the complaint of the plaintif in the above
entitled action which was fled In the Office Of the
clerk Of this court III the court house at Mitchell.
DAWSON county. South Dakota, on the TIN day OF
April, 1906; and which prays for Judgment quiet
ing the title to and the determination of all adj
verse claims against. the premises described in
complaint and which are situated in Dawson
county, and described as follows to.wit:
!. Lots two and three q and 81 in block (2) in
Joseph Scheich's addition to the town of Ethan
in said Dawson county. South Dakota, and to
serve a copy of your answer to said complaint up
on the subscriber at his Office in MITCHELL, Dayi-
son Co... South Dakota, within thirty days
at.er the completed service OF this m
upon you exclusive of the day of service, and If
you fall to answer said compliant within the
time Aforesaid the plaintiff will apply to the
court for the relief demanded in the com
plant.
I. j.. SPANGLER,
PLAINTIFFS Attorney. J
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-05-11
SELECTED SPEAKERS
Old Soldiers Have Secured Speakers
for Memorial Sunday and
Decoration Dav.

The 9. a. r. committee has Sc
cured Its speakers for Memorial Sun
day and Decoration Day, and two
very able men will fill those posi-
lions on the two days mentioned.
DR.. Samuel Weir, vice-president Of
Dakota Wesleyan University, will
preach the Memorial sermon on
Sunday, May Il, and Hon. o. T..
BIanson has accepted the invitation
to deliver the address in the after
exercises on Decoration Day.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-05-11
Additional Local.

Misses Mollie Ryrnes and Mayme
Burke. of Montrose, arrived i'm the
city Thursday and are guests of
Mrs. w A. Heimberge1. They
came over to ATTEND the May Day
party of the Mitchell Club th is even
ing.
Mrs. T. f. Graham was operated
upon Thursday for appendicitis,
and since passing through the ordeal
she is reported as doing nicely.
The operation was performed by DIR.
B. A. Bcbb, assisted ny l)rs. f. W.
Freybere and {. S. Bobb.
The W. G. 7. U. held a special
meeting Wednesday afternoon and
over 60 new members we're reported.
On account of the sickness of one Of
the captains the membership contest
was postponed until May % at which
time all are requested to be present
and report new members.
j. ID. Elliott, one of the leaders of
the insurgent republicans, was in
the city over night and was trying
to stir up some enthusiasm of the
supporters in this city. We noticed
Brer. LaFollette, Of the democratic
Gazette, getting a few inspiring notes
from Mr.. Elliott on the situation.
Gottlieb Scheurenbrand and his
force of masons has resumed work OIL
the new Catholic church building.
nothing having been done 10 that
line since last fall, and this work was
delayed this spring by the non-ar-
rival Of some material that was
needed before things could move.
From now on the work will be push
ed with all possible speed and the
lchurch will doubtlessly be dedi-
Gated this fall. During the winter
sufficient stone was hauled to the
building site to complete the build.
ling.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-05-11

Senator Kittredge will not return
ste South Dakota for the caucuses
next:week but will remain at his
post of duty ID Washinaton. He
feels that his interests are safe in. the
hands Of the people and his fliends,.
ana there Is no question but what
they IRE. The senator considers that
NE would be serving his constitu-
lents better at Washington than BY
travelling over the state engaging In.
I cpntest that is being rasped about.
nv the insurgents beyond all SEM
Sblance OF sense.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-05-11

county. Coa Il. Crawford will deliver
three Or four addresses at different
points i'm the county and make a
heroic effort to secure the delegates,
M, falling in that, to divide the
delegates, anything in fact which
will have a tendency 60 discredit
the senator.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-05-11

The Minneapolis Journal, which
early in the Campaign took some in
terest in South Dakota politics, and
which was plainly on the side Of the
insurgents, has had nothing to say
of late about the situation. The
Journal sent its special correspon-
dent through the best %insurgent ter
ritorv and after looking the ground
over thoroughly, the best that he
could do was to allow the insurgents
400 delegates in a convention of 1869.
The cause looked SO hopeless that the
Journal has given up the South Da-
kota insurgents and their lost cause.