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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-08-24
CONGRESSMAN MARTIN HoNoRED
Named as Member Of Important Com
mittee with laEoIletta and Eolk

Deadwood, S. D., Aug. 22.-Congress-
man Martin has just received lette-
from James F. Calgbreath. jr., secre-
tary of the American Mining congress,
naming him a member of the special
committee of five that has been APP
pointed for the congress which meets
in Denver October 16 to 10. Mr. Mar
tin has accepted the honor because of
the service which he can undoubtedly
render to the mining interests of the
Black Hills. Governor Pardee of Call
ifornia is chairman of this special COM
mittee, and Senator LaIFollette Of Wis
consin, Senator Dubois of Idaho and
Governor Folk of Missouri will be
asked to Serve upon it.
This committee is appointed for the
purpose of preparing draft OF law
for the prevention of mining frauds
by state legislation, to be passed upor
by the coming session of the congress
If approved by this session, the law
will be presented to the various state
legislatures for their action at the
coming sessions
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-08-24
JAP CONSUL vIsITs ABERDEEN.
Investigating Agricultural Conditions
and May Locate Colony. 4

Aberdeen. S. b, Aug. is.-seizaburo
Shimizu, Japanese consul In Chicago.
arrived in the city yesterday to investi-
gate agricultural conditions with spe-.
cial regard to wheat production for use
in report he is preparing for his home
government. He stated that he desires
to gain information on how wheat Is
grown and while he would not admit
it, 1t is understood that he desires to
select a location on which to establish
Q Japanese colony. He came here with
letters from Secretary Of Agriculture
Wilson to Isaac Lincoln and j. G. Bas-
sett. both bankers and land owners.
and the former took the visitor into the
country. Shimizu will remain here a
few days and every assistance will be
given him in the preparations Of his re.
port.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-08-24
YOUNG GIRL ATTEMPTS SUICIDE.
PLuMs ARE PLENTIFUL.

vermillion, S. D., Aug. 20-Without
apples ever gathered in Clay county
are now being brought to this city and
shipped from here to all parts of this
state, and some points in Minnesota
nnd Nebraska. Plums are the largest
and best yield ever known and they are
bringing a good price. Seven hundred
and fifty baskets were shipped from
this point today, and it is expected that
a like number will be sent out every
day this week 1t is estimated that
the total yield in the county this year
will be close to 5000 bushels. AT pres
ent it is difficult to estimate the apple
WELD
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-08-24
cARoosE For A SLEEPER.
Wreck in the Hills Detains Passenger.
Sixteen Hours,


Rapid City, S. D., Aug. 20.-A wreck
two and one-half miles out Of this city,
detained the eastbound train at this
point for sixteen hours, many of the
passengers being obliged to remain in
the caboose all night for lack of a
place to stay.
The train wrecked was the eastbound
freight and eight cars We're ditched.
The contents of number of these cars
We're completely destroyed, and the to-
tai loss has not yet been estimated.
About 300 feet of the track were torn
up, but the cause of the wreck remains
a mystery At the very point where
the train was wrecked the track had
been ballasted with especial care, and
nothing has been found to account for
the catastrophe.
No lives We're lost.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-08-24
SUCCESSFUL CONFERENCE.
Black Hills Methodist Churches Hold
Annual Meeting.

Rapid City. S. D.. Aug. 1S.-The nine
teenth annual conference Of the Meth
odist church just held in this city was
one Of the most successful ever held.
The various Hills towns are we'll rep
resented. and indeed there were men in
attendance from all parts Of the state
und even from away. The orator of
the session was Bishop Williams, Of
Baltimore. Rev. Mr.. Mason, the di-
vine at Terry, was called home during
the session by the arrival of boy at
his home. He Immediately named the
newcomer after the bishop. The only
changes in the local ministers Is that
Of A.. L. Baker. pastor of Trinity
church in Deadwood, who is trans
ferred to Belle Fourche. Rev. Mr.. Ma
son, Of Terry takes his place, and Rev.
Mr.. Atwater, who has been in the
southern Hills, goes to Terraville. The
town Of Terry Is not yet supplied.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-08-24
END OF LONG LEGAL WAR.
Oak Street, Bone of Contention at Wa.
tertown. Will Be Straiqhtened.


watertown, S. D.. Aug. 22.-Oak
street will be opened to traffic within
the week. Perhaps no street in any
city in the state has attracted as much
attention as 500 feet of Oak street
crossing the tracks of the Chicago and
Northwestern, Chicago, Rock Island
and Pacific and Minneapolis and St
Louis roads in Watertown. For twenty
years the courts have had the matter
under advisement at different times,
injunctions have been issued and dis
solved, and legal regulations have been
made and lost on this street. Three
great railroad corporations have spent
their brains and money on the ques-
ton, while 5000 north side residents
have patiently made an extra 300 foot
walk every time they went down town.
But it is all over now and by the end
of the week the street across the tracks
will be Strengthened.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-08-24
GERMAN OFFICIAL INSPECTING.
Looking Into Agricultural Conditions
of South Dakota

Woonsocket. S. D.. Aug. 18.-N.
Kaumanns. Of Chicago. an attache Of
the agricultural department Of the
German government, is inspecting the
land and agricultural conditions Of
South Dakota for his government. He
spent three days the first of the week
in Stanley county and in Sanborn and
Jerauld county, and expressed himself
as highly pleased with the results OF
his analysis OF the soils and with the
prosperity of the German farmers
whom he visited during his trip. He
went from here to Madison, thence to
the experimental sta'>sn at Brookh.Ya.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-08-24
TEpDY's BIG STICK.
Unique Article Arrives at Aberdeen Oh
Its journey Throuqh Northwest

Aberdeen, S. d.. Aug. 23.-The
Roosevelt big stick" arrived here by
express yesterday and left last night
for Minneapolis and st. Paul. Hang
ing to it were about 200 labels bearing
cities in Iowa, Michigan, Ohio, Mis-
souri,, Texas and Colorado through
which the Stick" has passed. 1t is
now headed for Minnesota and the
eastern states and will ultimately end
it's journey in the White House.
An agent of the United States express
company at Des Moines started this
unique article on it's travels with the
following verse written on tag tackled
to the stick
Here's to Teddy, rough and ready,
Fraid the human race would die;
Get the habit. like rabbit
Get together-multiply
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-08-24
EXPLOSION KILLS THREE
Many Others Injured and Rendered
Unconscious by Blowout at
Pittsburo

dead t'spuls twn in d. serians d contitien nd are
nine were rendered unconscious by
blowout Of accumulated gas early to-
day at the Eliza furnaces of the Jones
and Laughlins Steel company.
The men were engaged in dumping
ore and coke into the furnace from the
top when there was an explosion of
accumulated gas.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-08-24
BEET SUGAR MERGER.
At Least Seven of the Big Michigan
Plants Are Consol-
idated,

Detroit, Mich, Aug. 2O-The Journal
announces articles of Incorporation
were filed in Lansing today, With the
secretary Of state for the Michigan
Sugar company. which will consolidate
under one management at least seven
Of the largest beet sugar manufacture.
Ing plants in the state.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-08-24
BROWNS IN LAKE KAMpEsKA.
Popular Watertown Hotel Man Loses
His Life While i'm Bathino.

Watertown, S. D.. Aug. 23.-John
Cochran. one of the proprietors of the
Savoy hotel, was drowned in Lake
kampeska yesterday while bathing. He
was diving off the pier at Stony Point.
and being a good swimmer. nothing was
thought of the fact that he rose and
sank two or three times, as he made no
outcry. The body was recovered in a
few minutes, but resuscitation was inn
possible. a physician present stating
that death was caused by heart fall
ure.
Cochran was born in Liverpool, Eng
land. but had been a resident of Wa
tertown for twenty years. having large
landed interests in this vicinity His
father has been cabled.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-08-24
NEW PASTOR AT YANxToN..

ing in the congregational church il
this city Il call was extended by I
unanimous vote of the people to Rev
Frank Y. Stevens, pastor of the Con.
gregational church OF Whitewater
Wis, TO become pastor of the church
i'm this city, and the people are very
glad of securing so worthy Il successor
to Rev. B. CT. Mattson.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-08-24
ROBBERY AT GLENHAm.

Aberdeen, S. D., Aus, Pa report
just received from Glenham. west OF
here, states that a band of robbers
broke into Philip Lutz's saloon at that
place and stole more than $40 in cash
from the cash register and the slot ma.
chimes. A SUM- of money in the safe
remained undsturbed although the
robbers evidently made an attempt to
break into it. The authorities have nc
clue on which to work except II new
trail that leads i'm the direction ot
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-08-24
MEETS HORRIBLE DEATH.
codinston County Farmer Burns to
Death in Threshinq Machine Boiler.

Watertown, S. D., Aug. 22.-One Of
the most horrible deaths which ever
occurred IN Codington county was that
of Frank Heathcote, prosperous
farmer Of the north end of the county.
chine engine and had entered the
boiler with gasoline torch when the
torch exploded, filing the boiler with
the gaseous fumes. which Immediately
caught fire and Mr. Heathcote was
burned to death before help could ar
rive.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-08-24
PIONEER Passes AWAY.

Beresford, S. D., Aug. &c. d. Aus
tin, one of the oldest settlers of Lin
coin county, died yesterday at his home
seven miles north. Dropsy was the
cal1Se of his death
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-08-24
BAsFoRD TAKES in PARTNER.

Redfie1d, s. D., Aug. 22.--'Fhe firm of
J'asford Bros. & Bastord, the name un-
Ger which the Redfield Press. week
" newspaper. has been conducted for
sone time. has been dissolved by nu-
tual consent. George l.. Meyer has
oaper, and in future it will lie con-
ducted under the firm name of Bas-
ford & Myers. o. S. Basforl will con-
tinue as manager and editor Of the
Gaper. while George L. Myers will be
the citv s-'''--
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-08-24
Author Of Mn His Steps" Will Deliver
Lecture.

Yankton, S. D.. Aug. 2o.-Charles NJ.
Sheldon, the famous author of I'm His
Steps," has been engaged by President
Warren, of Yankton college, to deliver
lecture in Yankton next winter. The
event will be of special significance to
this city, for he was once Yankton
boy, coming here in his early boyhocd,
during the year 1872. He lived on a
farm with his parents, who later took
up their residence in Yankton. His
father, who was brother-in-law of DR..
Joseph Ward, founder of Yankton col
lege, served for many years as home
missionary superintendent of the Con-
gregational churches of the Dakotas,
laying down his charge in 1885. He
was also a leader in the movement to
admit the territory as two states.
YOUNG GIRL ATTEMPTS SUICIDE.
Aberdeen, S. d., Aug. 2O.-The train
crew of the east passenger train on the
Milwaukee last night brought reports
of the attempted suicide of a young
girl at Bristol. She was found lying in
front of the train ready to be run over
by it when it started. She was pas
senger on the train, but her identity
was unknown.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-08-24

The attendance was exceptionally
good, the best ever seen at any Of these
meetings in this section of the state.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-08-24
HoNoRs FOR WATERFOWL BAND

Watertown, S. D., Aug. 22-The
Watertown Cadet band will be the ma
tional band for the Grand Army Of the
Republic next year at the national en-
campment at Saratoga, N. Y, unless all
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-08-24
cHAs. M. SHELDON At YANkToN.

llS 20 lSLo u SAJliS.
No lives We're lost.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-27
Railroad Man Gotta "FIunch From John Gates
/<T Tow much Colorado Fuel 4
Iron stock can purchase with

lT Tow much Colorado Fuel 4
Iron stock can purchase with
This question was propound-
ed to chalkmarker in n stockbroker's
office In Elliott square the other morn
ing. says the Buffalo correspondent of
the Washington Post. The board boy
sized up the new customer a second
and replied:
well. c. f. & |. is Az, and you
couldn't buy quite half share cash;
but you might buy 10 shares on
margin II you could raise the limit to
500, which Is the least margin we
take
Cant do It," replied the stranger
Only got SIS from my salary"
sorry. but say--of course. I'm not
employed to send SPECTATORS into
bucket shops,> but when | want TO take
a flyer in the market myself l get the
other kid to put In s. with me, ana
with our combined capital OF $40 we
buy 10 shares upstairs In a bucket
shop"
How much can buy with s25 In
bucketshopY asked the stranger.
twenty-five shares, but that only
carries II three-quarters of a point, in
Guiding the commissions, and YOU
wouldn't have a run for your money.
She might swipe you out In one SALE
said the chalker.
Don't you think It: I've got It from
the inside. Did you ever hear OF John
w. Gates2"
well, j should smile"
Pm a railroad man Just In with my
train from New York" said the stran-
ger. Coming down from New York
Sunday evening the conductor told me
about a distinguished passenger being
IN stateroom A; that II was John w.
Gates. the stock pluBger, en- route TO
Chicago,
Later | seated myself in the smok-
ing room of the Pullman and was busy
making up my report before pulling
into Albany. There were two stran-
gers pulling at their cigars Presently
heard the younger Of the two remark:
"'Mr. Gates. that was good jump
In Tennessee last week."
"My ears were, of course, In recep-
tive condition, but, mind you, was APP
parently very busy with my train re-
port. Mr.. Gates Knocked the ashes
from his cigar, crossed his legs and re-
marked TO his friend.
"Yes, 40 points up made us a nice
profit Now, when | reach Chicago, Il
the right parties are willing, ! think
we can move up Colorado Fuel 10
points,
"Well. overheard him tell this
friend that he would return TO New
York Monday night and / therefore
look for something to happen today,
which Is Tuesday.
The chalk marker took the trainman
into the bucket shop, G, L. !. had clos
cd at ana the day before. Just at ~
man with a foghorn voice announced:
They're off" After a few stocks had
appeared on the ticker tape this gale
was announced; &C. +, l., AZ
I'm buy Is shares" said the stran-
ger.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-27
Territories That Asking Uncle Sam For Statehood;
The Present Congress Decide Their Claims

tiles. II In little wonGer that the pres!-
dent called the attention Of congress 10
the lmminence OF the matter
In the Indian Territory congress viii
have TO make provision for the educa-
ton Of Indian children, and the whites
will be expected TO take care OF their
own schools. This Is because the In
dinns cannot be taxed. Something must
be done for the maintenance of roads
and bridges and other public charges.
When congress disposed of the Indian
lands they were all exempted from tax
alton. and no reservation WAS made for
educational purposes. Il has been sug-
gested that the trust funds belonging TO
the Indians now In the possession Of the
federal government be used for that
purpose and that the Interest be turned
over to the several tribes Tho Indians
themselves would prefer 20 be paid the
money with no restrictions. but the ed
ucatlonal plan may prevail.
For some time there has been move
ment In progress to permit the Indians
TO sell their lands without restriction,
The Cherokees and Creeks cannot sell
any of their land for five years without
the approval OF the secretary Of the IN
terror. The tribal lands were divided
equally among men, women and chill
dren Everybody received an allotment
OF 100 acres or more. Under the law
forty acres for each Individual In the
family must be reserved, and the chill
dren cannot sell until they become IL
age. In the Seminole country there are
no restrictions. After March next any
member of the tribe can sell his entire
allotment without conditions. The
Choctaws and Chlokasews can sell a
fourth in one year, q fourth more In
two years and the remainder, excepting
homestead OF forty acres, In five
years There is nothing to restrain an
Indian from leasing his land, and a
good many white settlers are obtaining
farms in that way renting until the
law permits them to purchase.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-27

The people OF Indian Terrltor, a.,
not wait for congress, They adobtod
state constitution, selected the NAM
Sequoyah ana came to congress Min
complete state organization, for vbt.t
they demanded legislative sanction m.
constitution was submitted TO a yo,e ~
the people on Nov z. There WINS no,h
Ing aggressive about this movemon,
IL was merely designed to faclb,,tH
statehood and was not espeolauy en-,
gestive OF any Intention on the part .,
the Inhabitants TO preciptate natteta
As 10 Arizona and New Mexico IN,
case f. not SO evident. Arizona b,s in
terposed some pretty strong obiectiors
against being linked with New Moxico
and several members Of congress wbn
made u tour OF investigation during Tho
past season sympathiae with her Tbo
northern part OF Arizona contains a
very desirable population. a population
composed OF progressive Americans
who would be a credit To any common.
wealth. The southern half Of the terr,.
tory is populated by MexicAns who
know little about tho United Starea
government and care considerably less
The American part OF the population
believes that II the two terrtorjos
should be united In n single state Now
Mexico would dominate the whole. New
Mexico Is stlll an echo OF the larger re.
public south Of the Rio Grande II
olings to all Of lts ancient institutions
with a ccnstancy that Keeps It's pictur.
sequences invlolate. but adds little to lis
advance in the paths OF civilization.
1t Is not difficult 10 understand why n
is that the rich mine owners Of Arizona
are not enthusiastic over statehood.
They have dominated matters so long
In the territory that any change Is un.
welcome. They are out IN full force.
ready to demonstrate to members Of
both houses Of congress that the terri.
tory is wholly unprepared for the 10.
sponsibllitios Of statehood.
EMERSON HUFF.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-27

FmSnnfr~~FA N his message 10 con-
!. !. !. !. 3. !. 8. !. !. !. !. !. !.
Y N. :Svs5sV5 gress at the opening
Of the regular session
Rs the president intimaIod
vs. M \ broadly thar too much
IA time had already been
lIuall n .,.,IR given TO the condd-
Grafton Of the admis-
sion NJ Arizona, New Mexico, Indian
Territory and oklahoma and recon-
mended that they should be granted the
privileges Of statehood without further
delay. He did not however, advise that
congress should create four new states.
IT would be- better, he declared TO make
only two states Of the four territories.
When the matter comes up for action in
the national legislature It will soon be-
come evident that there Il marked
diversity OK opinion on the subject
There seems to be little difference OF
sentiment as to the preparedness Of
Oklahoma and Indian Territory for
statehood. All OF the conditions prellm-
mary TO the step have been fulfilled for
some time. 1t is also affirmed by those
who have investigated the matter that
every citizen IN both territories Is In
favor OF single statehood II 1t can be
secured without detriment 10 tho gem
eral good and, failing In this, a large
majority OF the citizens ct both territo-
ries are perfectly resigned to a Joint
statehood Many persons in oklahoma
arc opposed 10 joint statehood under
any circumstances. They do not desire
10 be linked with Indian Territory In
any way and prefer 10 remain outside
the fold until Oklahoma shall grow so
Influential that II can compel the grant,
Ing Of single statehood.
Looking backward, Il would seem that
no other territory ever knocked at the
door OF congress with better claim to
statehood than Oklahoma. 1t Is not
only able to show the population, but
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-27

So positive were the officials Of the in
terror department that congress at its
present session would adjust the mat
ter that they failed to recommend a
temporary government. The law dis
solving tribal organizations viii become
operative March next, and there will
be no central government after that
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-27
Bad TO Hesitate.

a lawyer was talking about Elihu
Roots legal talent.
''He shone In courtroom" said the
lawyer. From the beginning OF his
career he shone.
HE had a happy gift of humor.
too. One day he was examining
a young woman.
How old are you?' he said.
''The young woman hesitated.
Don't hesitate said Mr. Root.
The longer you hesitate the older you
grow,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-27

chased 500 shares at different prices. 1t
Is rumored that the boy got 800 for his
tip.
The railroad man was Obliged to go
out on his train that night and closed
his % shares at the close Of the mar
ket, which was 52h. Deducting the
commission, he oashed In sl5S,25 for his
s25. He should have held on for We'd
nesday, because G. f. J. sold at 54A
before II o'clock the following day.
well It didn't hurt John Gates any
as see." remarked the happy knight
OF the lantern. and 1t made a happy
Christmas for me-"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-27

you're on" said the broker, and
them incidentally, remarked: IAN the
tinhorn gamblers down In IS office
are buying, too. Looks weak, however:
afraid you are on the wrong side, and
we like to see new customers win, YOU
know"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-27

Did YOU, ever critically ex-
anime Near-cut Glassware
1t is often used instead Of
the genuine cut glass. Special
ONE FOURTH LESS
TIL AN RE G. UL A r
PRICES.
Thin shell glasses at 90
cents dozen.
Venetian tea and coffee
pots at HALE PRICES.
30 cent hammers and hatch
cts for 20 cents. The 20 cent
kind for 10 cents.
Hammer handles for : cts.
Clothes pins at 1 cent a doz,
Royal roasting pans--ONE
FOURTH LESS than rcgu-
lar prices.
$I.25 ironing boards Tor
SG.oo.
Clothes racks at s. cents and
$I.oo.
Fancy vegetable sliccrs at
10 cents.
80 cent Paper Machc Pals
at 20 cents.
90 cent Brown Earthen Tea
Pots at 90 cents; IS cent ones
for 50 cents.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-27

the red lamps. I've got a tip from
Gates. Get aboard yourself
Just then the ticker man called out:
give hundred C. f. |. at 47h; 1000 az
r. q, IS for 1900"
A smile appeared on the countenance
OF the railroader.
shes working. boys, Get aboard
the band wa gon," he said.
u was not many minutes before the
tip had reached every brokers' Office In
Buffalo. The chalker who received the
first information impaired his tip to a
l0Oshare trader. and the latte- pur-