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Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-11
EXPLOITATION or ALASKA.
Various Corporations in Hot Fight for
Privilege.

washington, May 10.-The project
10 develop Alaska by means of govern
ment aided railroad, telegraph and
telephone lines has precipitated a hot
Eight between corporations which are
seeking to exploit the territory.
The fight has extended to the COM
mittee on territories Of the house, a
majority of which reported ~fayorably
q bill to charter the Alaska Railroad
company and authorize it to construct
railroad, telegraph and telephone lines
between Cordoya bay and Eagle City.
The minority Of the committee thinks
1t unwise 80 give this company any
advantage not accorded to other rail-
roads already incorporated which have
made investments and are seeking to
develop the interior of Alaska. 1t be-
lieyes the effect of giving special rec.
ignition to the Alaska Railroad COM
pany will work to the detriment and
Encouragement of railroad companies
now engaged in railroad construction
in the territory.
The question Of railroad construc-
ton in Alaska Is Of great Importance
to the people generally because of the
many advantages which will result
from its satisfactory solution. 1t will
mean the opening up of a vast extent
of country to settlement, the develop
ment of valuable mineral resources
and the utilization of hundreds of thou
sands of acres of land by farmers and
stock raisers.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-11
BY VOTE OF A TO 20.
Dryden Amendment to Railroad Rate
Bill Adopted.

Washington, May 10.-The senate
was prompt in resuming consideration
Of the Elkins coal amendment to the
railroad rate bill prohibiting inter
state railroads from engaging in the
production of coal or other commodi-
ties. The vice president announced
the amendment of Senator Dryden to
the Elkins provision to be in order.
That amendment extends to July, 1911,
the time when the provision shall go
into effect. Several senators made OBJ
lection that the time suggested was
too remote and Mr.. Dryden altered the
date to July, 1909. A roll call was
promptly ordered and resulted in the
adoption of the amendment-44 to 20.
Most of the negative votes were
cast by Democrats, but they were sup
ported by Senators Burkett, Clapp,
Dolliver, Gamble, La Toilette and
Lodge, Republicans. Senators Clark
of Montana and Clark of Arkansas,
Democrats, voted with the Republic
ans.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-11
CONFIDENTIAL CLERK SHORT
pEFALcATIoN OF 100000 CAUSES
SUSPENSION OF PHILADEL-
PHIA BROKERS.

Philadelphia, May 10.-The broker
age firm of Harrison, Snyder & Co. an.
nounced during the day that defalca-
tions amounting to at least $780, 600
had been committed by Edwin S.
Greenfield, a confidential clerk. The
discovery was made by expert ac-
countants employed to examine the
books of the firm. The regulations
had been going on, it is said, for about
six years.
Greenfield has not been arrested,
but is under surveillance. The firm
has filed a petition in bankruptcy and
Richard M. Vollum was appointed re-
ceiyer.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-11
LAKE STRIKE TO END.
indications Point to Early Settlement
of Trouble.

Cleveland, May 10.-President Keefe
of the Longshoremen's union, although
known to be in the city since Tuesday,
has thus far kept his whereabouts a
secret. His reported movements and
his conferences with different persons
would indicate, however, that some
thing important is about to be done.
1t is pretty well established that nego-
tiations are under way looking TO III
early settlement Of the strike, but
everything is being kept under cover
and nothing definite can be announced.
Conferences were held during the day
between Keefe and several dock man
ayers, President Bush of the Lake
Pilots Protective association, and
John Patton, local delegate of the
Longshoremen's union.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-11

Constantinople, May 10.-Frequent
conferences have been held during the
last few days between the members of
the cabinet in connection with the
Anglo-Turkish dispute. An official Of
the foreign Office during the day had a
long interview with the British ambas-
sador, but up to the present time
there are no indications to show what
course the porte will decide to pursue.
The general opinion, however, is that
the Turkish troops will evacuate Ia
bah before the British ultimatum ex-
pires.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-11
CHICAGO Grain and Proviaions.

Chicago, May .. - Wheat-May,
s1Ac: July, 79Ac. Corn-May, 47@
471sc; July. ASH @45%c. Oats-May,
32%c; July, 31Ac. Pork-May, $14.-
rs; July. S14.97h. Tax-Cash. North
western, $1.15; Southwestern, s. .O9:
May, $1.13. Butter-Creameries. 1914
@20c; diaries, 13h @1Sc. Eggs--15@
15kc. Poultry-Turkeys, l2hc; chick
ems. 12c.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-11
EARTHQUAKE DAMAGED VESSELS
Steamers Under Construction Sustain
Serious Injury.


San Francisco, May 10.--A survey
by the underwriters shows the dam
age done to vessels at the Union iron
works by the earthquake to have been
considerable. The two 500-feet freight
ers, Mexican and Columbia, in course
Of construction for the America-Ha-
waiian Steamship company, we're
found forward in their cradles and
damaged to the extent of $751; 900 each.
The Hartman steamer Coluelbia on
the drydock was thrown on n side,
wrecking the dock and damaging the
vessel to the extent of 800 900. The
Columbia and the dock later sank and
have not yet been recovered.
A pair of heavy shear legs fell on
the City of Puebla, inficting damage
of about / 5000. The Puebla will be
In commission in about a month.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-11
China PAYS

Hongkong, May 10.--The viceroy OF
Canton has paid to the American con
sul at Canton, julius G. Lay, the sum
Of 100000 as indemnity for the mis-
sion buildings destroyed during the
rioting at Lienchow in October last.
The money win be transferred to the
Presbyterian mission settlement at
Lienchow.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-11
TROUBLE is LOOKED FOR.
Striking Miners at Harwick, Pa, to Be
Evicted Saturday.

Pittsburg, May 10. - The armed
guard has been increased at the Har-
wick mine of the Allegheny Coal COM
pany in anticipation of trouble next
Saturday, when the striking miners
are evicted from the company houses.
No violence has been shown as yet.
but the company officials fear an out
break at any time. Groups Of strikers
are constantly co~ngregating on the
streets, nonunion miners are insulted
and the feeling Is ugly.
The order to move followed the re.
fusal of the miners to accept the
terms offered by the company.
So far but one family of the seventy
i've still remaining at Harwick have
obeyed the eviction decree.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-11
Benefits Ten Thousand Men,.

Altoona, Pa, May 10.-The shopmen
of the Pennsylvania railroad, who were
reduced to twenty-five hours a week on
April 2, have been notified that here
after the regular hours will be fifty
five a week. Over 10000 men between
Philadelphia and Pittsburg will be
hanenftnd
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-11

Buffalo, N. ", May 10.-work on the
coal docks. which have been idle since
the strike began, was resumed at the
Lehigh and Erie docks during the day.
AT the former the steamer Case is be-
ing loaded. AT the Erie dock the men
were on hand, but there was nothing
to do. An extra detail Of police were
stationed at the docks.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-11
CROMWELL AGAIN ON STAND.
Refuses to Answer Questions Asked
by Senator Morgan.

nCidSSS ~ Nio"CI S4CStiOuS HSNCu
by Senator Morgan.
Washington, May 10.-'I will not
reply to hypothetical questions. If
you will be good enough to ask a ques.
ton that is pertinent will answer it. :
Thus William Nelson Cromwell, coun-
sci for the Panama Railroad company
and in that capacity an Official of the
United States, defied Senator Morgan
in his quest for information as to the
meaning of a letter written by Crom-
we'll to the late Secretary Hay con-
corning the original concession to tha
Panama Canal company. After reply
ing that the letter spoke for itself and
that questions relating to thar trans
action were NOT germane to the pres
ent inquiry Of the senate committee IN
interoceanic canals Mr.. Cromwell met
a rapid fire of questions with prompt
refuSalS to answer
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-11

Manila. May 10.-On last Monday
night. May 7, a band of Salvadors,
long haired religious fanatics known
a. FUZZY Wuzzies," looted the town
OF Maiasia. In the province OF Panga-
sinan. Details Of the raid are lacking
At present. A force OF constabulary Il
now on the trail Of the raiders.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-11
AMENDMENT TO NAVAL BILL
Equipment Bureau Ordered to Buy in
Open Market.

Washington, May 10.-Representa-
tive Loud of Michigan has offered an
amendment to the naval a%ppropria-
ton bill providing that no part of the
money appropriated for the bureau of
equipment should be expended in the
manufacture in any government navy
yard of any article which can be OBJ
tanned in the open market at less cost
than the cost of manufacture in said
hayward.
Mr.. Loud contended that in two
articles, anchors and chains, now
made in the ~navyyards of the country,
if they were purchased in the open
market there would be a saving of
upwards of 100000 a year. He paid
a high compliment to the naval Off
GERS, but said they were schooled to
handle boats and not make anchors
and chains.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-11
CABINET MINISTER SLAIN.
Head of NIcaraguan Foreign Office
Assassinated.

Washington, May 10.-Mr. Corea,
the Nicaraguan minister here, has re-
ceived a %cablegram stating that Al
dolfo Altamirano, the Nicaraguan min
lister for foreign affairs, has been as
sassinated.
The state department later received
a dispatch from Mr.. Bailey, the Amer
lean charge at San Jose, Costa RIGA,
confirming the report of the assas-
sination of the Nicaraguan foreign
minister, but giving no details.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-11
CHICAGO Union Stock Yards.

Chicago. May 9.-Cattle-Beeves,
&.10@6.20; cows and heifers, 1850
5.25, stockers and feeders, $4,000
300; Texans, s3.90@4.75. Hogs
Mixed and butchers. $s.25@6.50; good
heavy, $6,40@6.50; rough heavy, 500
@6.20; light. s6.20@6.45; pigs, $3.50
$50. Sheep, s4.00@5.75; lambs. $4.65
M750.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-11
CLOSED BY BANK COMMISSIONER.
Savings and Trust Company at Pitts
burg in Trouble.

purq IN ~
Pittsburg, May 10.--The Columbia
Savings and Trust company of this
city closed its doors during the day by
order OF the commissioner of banking.
Hon. William j. Diehl, former mayor
Of Pittsburg, Is president and J.. M.
yotan secretary and treasurer. The
capital is $145, 900; deposits, 100000;
loans. s290,000 and surplus, $4,000.
Attorney I. r. Newlin, counsel for
the bank and one Of the board of d.
rectors, declared there was no short
age, all the securities were good and
that every dollar of indebtedness
would be paid. There viii be a meet
ing of the directors shortly, he said.
and then perhaps it would be known
why the commissioner had taken the
action.
AT present" said he. mo one here
knows"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-11
NO HOPE FOR THE RECOVERY OF
DEMOCRATIC LEADER IN
THE UPPER HOUSE.
HAS BEEN AILIKG FOR SOME MONTHS
ATTACK OF GRIP HAS DEVEL-
oPED INTO A coMPLlcA-
TloN OF DISEASES.

Washington, May Ex-senator Ar
thur p. German of Maryland is crit
ically i'll at his home in this city. He
has not been in his seat in the senate
for many months. Within the last
few days he had a severe sinking spell
and his life was despaired of.
His sickness began several months
ago with an attack of the grip, with
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-11
cATTLEmEN ARE WARNED.
unlawful Fences Must Be Removed In
Five DAYS.

Omaha, May 0.--By an order issued
by Judge Munger twenty-five cattle
d are given Ave days In which to
remove their unlawful fences from the
government domain, after which Mar
shall Warner is ordered to pull them
down and destroy them at the expense
of the cattlemen. The cattlemen are
also permanently enjoined from con.
STRUGGLING fences upon the public DO
main
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-11
ST. Paul Union Stock Yards.

st. Paul, May 9.-Cattle-Good to
choice steers, s4.50@5.5O; common to
fair, IS .50@4.25; good to choice cows
and heifers, $4,000 .50; veals, $1,000
4.25. Hogs-s6.05 @6.25. Sheep-Weth-
ers, $4.5O@5.OO; good to choice lambs,
$5.O0@5.35.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-11

every indication that it would cul-
inmate in pneumonia, but this was
averted and now, it is learned, he is
suffering from a complication of all
ments which give no promise of his
recovery.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-11

Des Moines, May i0.-The central
weather station is in receipt of reports
from all parts of the state indicating a
general and in some sections a killing
frost. Small fruit and garden truck
suffered heavily.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-11
cRusHEs HIS BROTHERS, SKULL,
Aged Ohio Man Then Ends His Own
Life With Poison.

Richmond, Ind, May 10.-A tragedy
enacted some time during the
night seven miles northeast Of Rich
mond in Preble county. Ohio. Isaac
Mackey, sixty-five years old, crushed
the skull of his brother. David Mackey,
seventy-five years old. with a Ratchet,
and then took poison in an effort to
end his own life,
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-11
Duluth Wheat and Flax.

Duluth, May 9.-Wheat-To arrive
and on track-No. 1 Northern, sic;
No. 2 Northern, 79c; May, 80Ac; July,
SONc; Sept, 7S12c. Flax-To arrive,
on track and May, SLIT; July, ST..
1874 Sept, $1.1SB Oct, $1.17h.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-11

Washington, May 10.-Senator Flint
has introduced a joint resolution MAX
ing an additional appropriation or
100000 for the purchase Of commits
sary stores for the destitute At San
Francisco.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-11
MARKET QUOTATIONS.
MINNEAPOLIS Wheat.

Minneapolis, May 9.-Wheat-May,
7Sc; July, 1890; Sept, 77&c. On
track-No. 1 hard, S1Bc; No. 1 North
ern, S0Bc; No. . Northern, 1880.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-11
READY TO MOVE ON TURKEY
Big British Fleet Lying at Greoian
Port With Steam Up.

Athens, May 10.-The British fleet,
consisting OF twenty-one warships, is
lying at Piraeus with steam up. 1t
will be further augmented during the
day by the arrival of the Second
cruiser squadron commanded by Rear
Admiral Prince Louis of Battenberg,
which in November last was in Amer
lean waters.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-11
JAIL PRISONERS STRIKE.
Refuse to Do Penal Work Till They
Get Tobacco.

Washington Pa, May 10.-Twenty
county jail prisoners, composing the
squad used in cleaning the public
streets, went on a strike during the
day which lasted until they were sup
piled with their daily allowance of to-
bacco. Heretofore the county commits
sioners had supplied the prisoners
with tobacco, but an order was issued
that no more be furnished. The sheriff
appealed to the commissioners, who
rescinded the order.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-11
VESUViUs REVIEWS ACTIVITY.
Dense Column of Smoke Arising From
the Crater.

Naples, May 10.-Vesuvius is again
showing considerable activity. A dense
column of smoke is rising from the
crater and spreading like an umbrella,
accompanied by loud detonations and
electrical discharges, which are espe-
cially noticeable from Resina. The
main crater is d~ischarging sand and
Under
New-York tribune., 1906-12-16

had no thought Of ANYTHING except just my own
unSpoken. unasked love Tor Anson | was foolish,
kIddy. maybe but one Is not very wise at nineteen
when She little and quiet and plain The others
laughed and jested and / only silent-slent
and happy
Are YOU cold little one: whispered Anson and
then under the buffalo robe he took both OF my
trembling hands in his strong warm clasp. They
are hutter1ng like little frightened birds. he SAID
IN my ear. You aren afraid, MettIe,
And | whispered No Anson and turned my
face away, for dared not let him see the look IN
my ewes.
And then when the ride was over and he lifted
me down ~ door. he slipped letter into my
hand Who Is It for, Anson:, | asked. trying 70
steady my voice.
For my sweetheart. he answered. looking down
into my eyes. with smile III come Tomorrow
for nay answer and then ne climbed up beside joe
the horses started and he was goue-ves, gone.
hddy. gone out OF my life forever. There was
Men don't remember twenty-one years. Kiddy.
even where they love deepest and he dldn t. It
was all 1nistake-ray mistake. YOU know Ny
cousin Marian was stopping with Us for the winter,
and when Eben Banks helped her down from the
wagon She had come up behind me.
What's the matter with YOU. Mette,' she
asked me sharply Why. actually, Mehltabel Mark
ham, YOU look pretty
i laughed | knew why l looked pretty It
was love that transtgured my pialn httle face
was happy You are always pretty. Cousin Marian
l said lightly. Ny beauty isn't a night old vet.
and l laughed She followed me up into my ltte
attic room and sat down on the cot bed:
g. i "a queer tonight, MettIe. | never
YOU look or do Ike this before
'' Yes | am queer and | do look pretty / said
as | stood before the little mirror that hung above
my dlmity curtained dressing table. l. Is nice 10
be pretty, Cousin Marian. l wonder II it viii
last,
She got up from the cot and stood beside me.
Take of your cloak She said. You stand there
ike one in d dream and she unclasped my cloak
and hood. Then It she sped the letter IN my
hand.
For NJ Sweetheart she read with a mocking
laugh. and then she opened the sheet and began to
read.
Stop | cried Stop! How dare YOU read
my letter: and l sprang forward my heart
fire
Your letter She said with a sneer You
New-York tribune., 1906-12-16


Good night. Mettie. She said rather shame
facedIy Do YOU know rve minutes ago could
have sworn YOU loved Anson Burchard You are
the queerest girl | ever saw Good night
She Went ont and closed the door. and II
kneeled down and PRAYED 70 God To lei me die But
He dldn T. He knew best. The next day mother
came to me and said An-on Burchard wants 10
see YOU, Mehtabcl
You tell Marian TO 90 in mother l answered
He Just wants TO know about note he gave me
To- give her Tell him m too busy u see him now
How well remember that daVl
MIS- Mehitabe shVered as She spoke and Captain
Kidd rubbed hs face with his right front paw
vigorously.
Then" continued Miss Mehitabe, Two weeks
later he went away to college and never saw hu
again Marian, Marian married and Went West
All the old set have passed on, kiddy, only YOU
and | are left. But won't be lonely and selfish
VIII We, | can look back now and ste how II it had
been different, and had had The warmth and the
sunshine | might not haVe been So useful as I've
been old maids have their places too though the
world has a lest at thenI-gOod uarurcd but a lest
YOU know. for the woman who has never had hys-
band or child. We know differently about thern
hiddy. don.t We, We know 1t IS beautiful to have
kept oneself pure and true to ones ideal love all
through the lonesome years That was just Il
tear, kiddy. that fell down on YOUR fur Sometimes
can help thinking OF the pam and then the dreari
old woman OF forty. and"
\ knock at the door interrupted Miss lIehitabel's
story. and Captain Kidd stood with his back up
dehantly as She opened the door. Mrs. Baxter
the Iandady stood on the threshold.
There's been an accident Miss Mehirabel she
sad eNcItedly, and d Young ladvs been pitched
out of the Sleigh right here by the door They are
fetching her INTO the living room down stairs The
new doctors coming, and please won't YOU come
down and help me out: l am tustered
Mrs Baxter did indeed appear tluatered as She
paused for lack OF breath. Maiden ladies am {
much use in accidents She continued but you re
nice and quiet Ike and can talk 70 the doctor
that fustered, my minds a blank.
Miss Mehtabel walked down into Mrs. BaXtcr's
little parlor, where the injured girl lay Mrs
BaXter'S bed that did duty bookcase by day
and served place of repose for Mrs BaXter's
ample person by night
"Oh, please let me go, l only Just a little
shaken up! and the young woman raised herself
New-York tribune., 1906-12-16

$ MEHITABEL sat gazing
into the deep heart OF the
tre. with her feet on the
CRATE fender and her
thoughts lar away. Now
New-York tribune., 1906-12-16

little fool, cant you see it was meant
for me- Listen, and she read
49, DEAREsT-I have loved YOU ever since YOU
came into my hfe, Just siX week, ago tonight
Don't You remember the quitting party at
Beenan Cove, sweetheart: Since that night
my heart has been utterly Yours Have YOU
not read the love for YOU that l could not keep
out OF my heart and my eyes, dear, | do not
know Vet how this will reach YOU. but YOU will
get It VIII YOU be my wife. mv darling2
Tomorrow will come 70 hear YOUR answer;
ANsoN BURCHARD.
tons the quilting party At the Cove that
YOU did not 60 to, she remarked as she
slipped the fatal letter into her pocket
our letter. indeed Its lucky for
everybody that | got hold OF my own
property before YOU openly accepted a
lover who did not offer himself And.
klddv, she laughed such a cruel laugh |
think | could almost have killed her
for it.
" Yes. it was clearly for her. not me.
/ remembered the quilting party. and
now | had STAYED away to take care OF
Old Peter Foy who had been run over by
the tram and who wanted me. re-
r.embered how Arson had asked me TO
90. and how had told HIM | could not
fecause poor old Peter would not let any
one but me stay by HIM when the surgeon
from Boston came | remembered how
hard 1t was to say no TO him. Yes 1t
was all clear now. I had put out my hand
to take another's happiness. think my
heart died then kiddv. II seemed TO
me that the world had suddenly stopped
The ticking of the clock in the corner
seemed loud and d,scordant
put out my hand and steadied my
sell on the dressing table The face re-
tiected IN the little mirror was no longer
pretty Il was drawn and old and thin
Take Your letter. Cousin Marian |
said steadily I've found out Your little
secret by clever trick guess m not
the only fool the moon is shining on to-
night You and AnSon have my best
wishes | hope YOU viii forgive my little
ruse. Now 60 to bed please. for am