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INTERESTING MINING CASE.

DeadWood. >. D., May 2l.-An inter-
esting case has just been tried in the
circuit court here which suggests remin-
iscences of mysterious stories of secret
doors and underground passages. The
case in question was a mining suit
brought by Nick Treweell, formerly
foreman at the Homestake, against
Genius Ward. Ward owns some min
ing property on Strawberry gulch. and
Treweek. who has some claims in that
vicinity. claimed title to Wards ground,
claiming that Ward had failed to rep
resent or to do any work upon the prop.
erty.
Ten witnesses were brought into
court, all of whom swore that they had
been over the ground, that they were
familiar with the location. with the
work done upon it. and that Ward had
done practically no work upon the
ground. They had been over the prop
erty with competent surveyors, many OF
them had lived in that vicinity for if
teen or sixteen years, and all seemed
to know what they We're talking about.
Then Ward, himself, took the stand
and swore that he had on this ground
a tunnel 21S feet in length. The wit
nesses then opened their eyes, and the
judge said There seems to be some
discrepancy here The witnesses again
took the stand, swore that they mad
been all over the property and that they
had seen no such workings.
Ward said that the tunnel was there
and that he could show it to them.
whereupon the court ordered an ad-
journment in order that Ward nd
these various witnesses might go to this
property and look for the tunnel FOL
lowed by a dozen or so men, Ward went
up Strawberry gulch and up the little
draw where his property is located.
Suddenly he stopped and brushed away
a pile Of hay that was on the ground.
disclosing beneath it a trap door. This
door he opened and took out more hay
until finally a we'll defined entrance ap-
peared. He let himself down this en-
trance. followed by a retinue of doubt
ing Thomases, and ushered them into a
veritablc underground cavern, tunnei
that was really 218 feet in length.
They came back to court then and the
witnesses admitted that the tunnel vas
there as Ward claimed. The question
that is now troubling everyone except
Ward is. what did Ward do with the
dirt that he took out of this tunnel?"
for there is no indication on the outside
of any workings whatever.
The decision was given in Wards ia
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Much Interest Developing in Annual
Meetinq in South Dakota.

est is developing in the inter collegiate
oratorical contest. the winner of which
will represent his institution at the
Interstate oratorical contest to be held
in Brookings the early part of June.
and the state athletic meet. which oc-
ours here on May "a and 25. The in
stitutions represented in these contests
are Yankton, Mitchell. Redfield and HUI
ron colleges and the State Agricultural
college at Brookings. For these events
much preparation has been made and
the attendance promises to be unusual-
lY large
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-05-25
LYONS Is NAMED.
!, is Appointed eossnasssr

He Is Appointed Postmaster at
Geddcs, S. Q.
Washington. May 299.--The president
sent To the senate today the following
nominations:
Consul Generals-Louis H Wyne OF
Illinois. at Lisbon. Portugal.
Commissioner General of Immigra
tion-Irank p. Sargent of Illinois.
stmasters-Illnois, j. w. Patter
son, Braidwood: j. Clark. Moeaoua:
j. w. Stauffer, Pittstield, C. f. Hack
err Lacon.
Iowa--A. c. Doyle. McGregor.
Nebraska-J. H. Tower. Sutton.
South Dakota-W. A. Lyons, Geddes
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-05-25
GRAIN MARKETS.
Grain and Provisions,
ago. May 2s.-Cash quotations were


Chicago, May 2s.-Cash quotations were
as Follows:
F'lour-Marl1ct steady.
spring. 7sdSlc; No. 3 red, s9s.s1c.
Corn.No; 2, 47Ad47kc; NO. white, 5ola
G5lc; No. 2 yellow, 5Ulac; No. 3. 4oa4u49c:
No. white, 5o1ac; No. yellow. s9a4@olc;
oatsNNo. {, a3s4c; No white, 35c; No.
white, 5SM344c.
Rye No. 2. SOC.
Barley-Good feeding. 4oa4lhc; fair to
choicc.nlalt:ng. 4GG151c.
FLAX seed-No. i. sl.oS1s: No. northwest
Provisions-Mess pork. s15.5oa15. So; lard,
Sizes. S9.l0M920.
Whiskey-On basis of high wines, s1.2s.
Clover-Contract grade. s11. .65.
Eutter-Easier; creamery, 131s@191kc;
dairy. 136lSc.
Eggs-steady; at mark, cases included.
l5al5'.c; tirsts. 151zc; prime hrsts. l61ac:
extras, 1Si2c.
Cheese-Steady. 9@12c.
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CHICAGO.

Chicago. May s.-Cattic-Market steady.
Somon to prime steers, 81 .OOG6. 80; cows.
i3.25a5. %: heifers $2.75Qp5. .35; bulls, 50 OOq1
t-25; calves $2.15@6.25; stockers and feed
ers, 81. 2.75Gl5. 10.
Aogs.Market weak. Choice to prime
aeavy, 81. 5OU6. SPY; medium to good heavy
". 50a6. SO; packers. $6 .OOcu6. .571a.
Sheep-Market steady. Sheep, $4.75@6. 10;
yearlings, S. .s5a6: 20; lambs, $5.75a7. .65.
Close: Hogs-Market weak Bulk, IS so
M6.6O; mixed and butcher, S. .40q6. .6z1h: !:
good heavy, s6.45016. .621s: rough heavy,
s6.20ll6 40; light. ST. .406iG.6O.
Cattle-Market steady. Beeves, 81 900
6.15; cows and heifers, l.70@5. Is; stockers
and feeders, So .aOQN5 90.
Sheep-MarSet higher
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AN OLD PIONEER.
Survivor of Indian Massacre Visit.
Yankton.

Yankton.
Yankton, s. D., May 1s.-An interest,
ing reminder Of old pioneer days was ini
Iankton yesterday, John Wiseman. sorlI
of Hension Wiseman, who in the sixties.
while he and his wife were shopping in!
Yankton. lost five children by Indians.
who killed and mutilated their victinsl
in terribly revolving and savagel
manner. Hension Wiseman on his re-i
turn. devoted his life for years to. kill
ing every Indian on sight. He huntedi
them down and was dubbed Bad Manu.
and he was held in much terror by red.
skins far and wide. John and a sister.
Mrs. Chris Larsen. both still living with
their father, are all that are now leftI
of this historic family. +
Charles Conrad and Miss Lois French.
both of prominent city families, werei
married here and have gone to- theJ
country west of Pierre, where Mr.. Con,
rad is now in the land business.
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CHANCELLOR 70 CELEBRATE.
South Dakota Town Will se Eleven
Years Old June G.

Chancellor. S. D.. May 17-Chancel-
lor will celebrate her eleventh anni-,
versary June 6. the citizens having,
raised neat sum for purses. etc.,,
guaranteeing good time to all visit
ors. There will be street parade, ex-i
hibition by the fire fighters, horse,
races and two ball games. one hetweenl
Lennox and Bridgewater and the other
between Davis and Hartford. The Len
noX band will furnish the music.
Newcastle, Pa.-Mondozzl Sedele, an
Italian Of this city. has worked sixteen
days and fifteen nights without sleep. Se-i
dele is employed at the Rosena furnace at,
night, where he works IN q twelve-hour
shift. For the last fifteen days he worked
at daylight for a contractor digging a
street excavation. Sedele hasn't even had
his clothing or.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-05-25
WELL STRIKES A LEAK.
Woon.ocket spouter Break. II. Bond.
and CONSERVATION Ensue..

Woonsocket, S. D., May 19.-The bic
artesian we'll here has sprung a leak.
Water is now coming UP outside of the
easing at the rate Of almost $50 gallons
A minute, and no one can conjecture
now fast it may gain.
The city council held a special meet
ing the first of the week and decided
to attempt to put plug in the we'll at.
point almost 400 feet below the sur
face. This is to be done by inserting
some sort of a rubber or lead expan-
sion plug and filling the casing above
it with sand. gravel and cement.
The city has another we'll which has
been attached to the mains SO the loss
of the old one will not cripple the wa
ter system nor fire protection.
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CARNEGIE REFUSES TO DIG.
Watertown Will Have to Pay Part Of
the Cost of Library.

Watertown, S. D., May 19.-water-
town will pay one-third the cost of the.
public library which bears the name of
Andrew Carnegie. When the building
was started the philanthropist was
asked for $1,000 but later the people Of
the city wanted a better building and
the city council advanced $1,000 more
with the expectation that Mr.. Carnegie.
would increase his gift. but when he
was asked for another donation con-.
gratulations on the city getting s15.--
O0o building out Of $4,000 fund was
all the consolation received.
The Dakota Central Telephone COM
pany is building fireproof office and.
central building and is removing its.
poles from the streets and placing its.
wires in underground conduits The.
company will also install the automatic
system.
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South Omaha.

s.uth Omaha, May 3.-Cattle-Market
steady to stronger: Native steers, s4.25dD
TO: cows and heifers, $3.256I4. so; western
steers, s3.5OM4 TO; Gamers, 81 1893 90;
stockers and feeders, s3.25u4.75; calves
So .OUn5.7o: bulls. stays. etc, So. 5OQI4 co.
Hogs-Market a shade to &c lcnver
Heavy, S6.25G6.3o: mixed s6.2711s@k. 20:
light, IS 6.25aG.3O; pigs, IS. 5.G016.GO; bulh Of
sales 81. .21laQI6. 80.
sheep-Market She 2: :ad1 loc to 15c higher Var
81 o.G5.l0: lambs. S5.15d6.40.
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DIES At HIS POST.

Aberdeen, S. D.. May 21-George
Collins, a rural route mail carrier run
ming out of Langford, was found dead
n his mail wagon. He started on his
trip in his usual health and had gone
over six miles of his route when one of
the patrons, seeing the mail wagon ap-
preaching, went to the roadside to get
his mail. When the wagon drew nearer
he discovered that the mail carrier was
dead, a broken blood vessel having
caused his demise,
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.. o. o. r. GRAND LODGE.
Officers Elected for the Ensuing Yes.
at Hot SPRINGS Meetino.

Hot Springs. S. D., May 19.-The,
grand lodge of Odd Fellows elected Of
master John H. Mclaughlin, OF Fort
Randall: deputy grand master, C. B.
Knott Bristol; warden, Ruel e. Dana.
Armour; secretary. Harvey j. Rice.
Huron; treasurer. George w. Snow.j
Springt1eld; grand representative. John.
M. Burgess. Spearfish. The next ses-
sion will be held at Pierre. The grandl
Odge sent $1,5O0 to San Francisco.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-05-25
EMR,ck AFTER ,r.
Rapid City Mayor Would Succeed Con-
qressman Martin.

Rapid City. S. D.. May 21-Penning-
.on county has candidate for con-
gresham. The name of Or. F. n. Em-
rick mayor of this city. will be brought
forward at the coming state convention
friends that he will not only have the
solid support of this county but some
outside support as Well All the lead
ing republicans of the county are num-
5ered among his indorsers.
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MINNEAPOLIS,

Minneapolis. May 23.-closing cash
prices on track We're as follows:
Wheat--No. hard, S31ac; No. northern.
S214c; No. 2 northern, Sic; No g. 7y1SOc:
No. macaroni. 75c: No. macaroni. 72Ac.
Corn-No. ) yellow, 45Ac; No. 3, 44Nc.
Oats-No. white. 32c; No. 3. 3O031c.
Barley-39M47c
Rye-55M56Ac.
F1ax-$l.t4hc.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-05-25

Paris.-At the annual conference OF
the international Academy OF Dancing
Masters it was decided that all women
ought to wear shor: skirts while dane
ing. and that introductions are not nec-
eSsary at balls.
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o0WIE BROKE BUT
ZION CITY is SOLVENT
Judge Lands Restraints voliva from
Dissipatine the Assets of
the Estate,
the Estate,

Chicago. May 24.-Judge Lands to-
c. Voliva and all his attorneys, agents
and employees from in any manner dis
sipating the assets of the estate of Zion
City.
An order declaring Dowie. individ-
ually, to be insolvent was entered by
the court, but it will not become eff
creditors desire to contest the insolv-
ency of Dowie. The judge declares that
Zion City industries can make money,
that there has been no misappropria-
ton Of funds, and that under proper
management the estate can be made
to pay 100 cents on the dollar.
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DRAGGED THROUGH WIRE FENCE
And Bath Young Man win Never Again

Nho 6ath Young Nan VIII Never Again
Tie Colts Halter to His Wrist.
Aberdeen, s. D.. May 22.-Frank
Mang. a Bath young man. tied a hall
.er about his wrist and attempted to
lead a colt to water. The animal ran
away. any Mang was dragged num-
Der OF Dds and through two wire
fences. when the halter became united
He was severely injured, and was
brought to an Aberdeen hospital for
'epairs. The hospital surgeons think
ne will recover
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THE MARKETS.
Sioux City Live Stock.

Sioux City. May 2s.-sioux City Stock
heavy, and butchers.
6.25@6.3O; light and mixed. s6.15@6.221A.
Cattle-Butcher steers, $4.25G56G; fat
COWS and heifers, $3.50Gi4.5 so; stock cows
md heifers, 81. 2.5Odl3.25; stockers and feed
:rs. $3.50Q4 so: yearlings and calves $3.50
40
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FIRE AT eEREsFoRp. S. D.

Beresford, S. D., May 21.-At an early
hour this morning fire completely de-
stroyed the large barn belonging TO
Hon. NJ. j. White.
The loss is 81 900 with no insurance
The fire was no doubt OF incendiary
origin.
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MEplcs AT WATERFOWL.

Watertown, S. D., May 21.-Water-
town will entertain the South Dakota
Medical association in it's annual con-
vention this week.
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ARRESTED IN WYOMING.
South Dakota Sheriff Goes After Man
Wanted for Statutory Crime.

Bonesteel, S. D., May 23.-J. r. KIM
ball. who has been wanted i'll Gregory
county for statutory crime, has been
arrested at Douglas. Wyo., and Sheriff
Sprul left Sunday evening to bring the
prisoner back
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RAILROAD MAN INJURED.

Aberdeen. s. D., May 2l-William
Bowker, brakeman on the H. and
ID. division of the Milwaukee and St.
Paul railroad, fell under his train and
will lose his foot.
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SUICIDE IN ROSEBUD.
Young Man Takes Own Life by Shoot
ina Himself Ihrouoh the Head.

'S0''S 'uois 'oNSS SVsi @i'S Wy SsnSSs
ing Himself Through the Head.
Bonesteel, S. D., May 23.-Henry Car
son, homesteader, living four miles
southeast of Dallas. committed suicide
Sunday morning by shooting himself
through the head He was about 3s
years old and unmarried. No cause is
assigned for his act.
INTERCOLLEGIATE CONTESTS.
Williams news., 1906-03-03
Saws He is a Kicker.
Editor NEWs:-

Editor NEws:-
 I notice in the report of the Council proceedings of Feb. 2Oth, that certain permits in regard to buildings were not granted.
 Regarding the sheet iron build ings I have nothing to say but in regard to the application of H. Mi ner to veneer ar old frame building which is already in the fire limits and a menace to the security of valuable buildings adjacent, 1 must say the Council displayed the poor est kind of poor sense.
 Here is an old building which they cannot compel the owner to pull down without making recom- pense, and I have no doubt the owner would be more than glad to have the council condemn the building, and vet when he wants to improve said building so that i, would be at least 500 per cent bet ter than it is now, they refuse per mission.
 am not like some of your cor respondents "No Kicker" am a kicker and especially when such a display of nuttiness is made as thai made by the last council meeting Respectfully,
 So WILLIE SIMPLE
Williams news., 1906-03-03
Washington Birthday Party.

VoSuuStOu DhtitNoy "ey'
 Owing to the large number of entertainments in town last week the party which was to have been given on Washington's birthday to the members of the Friday After noon Card Club and few friends, by Mrs. F. w. Smith, assisted by Mrs. Amos Adams, was postponed till last Monday evening, at which time guests to the number of over forty assembled at the pleasant home of Postmaster and Mrs. Smith and were royalty entertained.
 During the evening the game of high five was played, in progress i've manner, and in honor of the occasion the score cards. which were cardboard cut in the shape of hatch cts, were decorated with cherry shaped stickers as the players won games.
 The cards on which the numbers of the tables were inscribed each was decorated with an appropriate pen sketch, the work of Mrs. Evans. Ten tables were in use and the ri- valry for first prize was interesting. For the ladies' first prize Mrs. Gus Jakle was awarded a beautiful silk pillow, made of an American flag, Mrs. T. H. Maddock was awarded second, an illustrated post card. c. J. Crawford was awarded first prize for the gentlemen, burnt wood plaque, while R. s. Teeple, for second, received small hatchet.
 During the evening vocal selec tions were rendered by quartet; Miss Bessie Dunn treated the guests to violin solo, while Mrs. l.. A. Evans gave a select reading.
 A delicate luncheon was served, in which the decorative plan was carried out, and added to the pleas ure of the evening and the inner man. A unique feature of the lun- cheon was the manner in which the salad was served. A cardboard strip, tied together at the ends, rep resented drum, the sides being decorated la drum by Mrs. Evans. In these drums were mounds of salad, surmounted by several cher ries, representing hot shot; while from the crest rose a miniature flagstaff and flag.
 Following is list of those pres ent: MT. and Mrs. Jacob Salzman, Dr. and Mrs. P. A. Melick, MT. and Mrs. McD. Robinson, MT. and Mrs. B. N. Crawford, MT. and Mrs. Jos. Johnston, MT. and Mrs. Jas. Ken nedy. MT. and Mrs. H. E. Dodge, MT. and Mrs. R. S. Teeple, MT. and Mrs. G. Jakle, MT. and Mrs. G. H. Barney, MT. and Mrs. J. LaChance. MT. and Mrs. F. w. Smith, MT. and Mrs. Amos Adams. Mesdames H. F. Adams. M. c. Wisehart, Thos. F. Maddock, L. A. Evans, F. M. Stock ton; Misses Mabel Adams, Harriet Tefft, Eliza Mcintyre, Bessie Dunn :; Messrs. F. R. Ferguson, c. J. Craw- ford, J. P. Doyle, L. J. Olson, c. H. Adams. P. E. Millar, D. w. Doyle, G. E. Gillie, Joe Doyle and c. A. Neal.
 It is needless to state that the evening was greatly enjoyed by all who were fortunate to be present, and that they unanimously vote Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Adams charm ing hostesses.
 Good musical specialties tonight at the opera house. Here Alex
Williams news., 1906-03-03
M. E. Church Notes.

Sunday school at 9:45 am; sub- ject: Jesus tells who are blessed"
 Preaching service at II a.m.; sub ject: Sons of God"
 Junior Epworth League, 2:3O pm. subject: "For Us."
 Epworth League at 6:45 pm. /; subject: "A Life of ,Uselfish Min istrations."
 Evening service at 7:3O; subject: "An Appreciation"
 Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:3O p m. E. G. DECKER, Pastor.
Williams news., 1906-03-03
Letter List.

The following is the list of letters remaining uncalled for at the postoffice. Williams. Ari- zona, for the week ending March 3, 1906. These letters will be sent to the dead letter office March 24 1906. if not called for before at time Day, IT Haskins. w. R MaxOn, w McKenna, Frank Parker. Mrs. Alice Rose, w D Schwartz, NJ Schwartz, c w Shuckhart NJ Vonachen, John Watkins, Walter Wood, Miss Emma
 MEXICAN. niaZ, Maximo Gonzales, Luis Gonzales, Jesus Moreno, Pedro Perez, Marcos Perez, NaZariO Rayas, IgnaciO Sabala, Jose Torres, Martin Vargas, Jesus. Persons calling for the above letters should say "advertised." F. w. SMITH,
 Postmaster.
Williams news., 1906-03-03
Joe Morse was visitor here Thursday.

Joe Morse was a visitor here Thursday.
 D. M. Ferry x Co.'s early garden seeds, sure to grow, Racket Store.
 Mrs. Harry Miner returned to the city last evening from San Ja- cinto, Cal.
 Mrs Stacy B. Hibben came down Thursday from Flagstaff for visit with her parents.
 Attend the "Old Maids Conven- tion" tonight at the opera house. It is worth 50 cents to hear their chatter.
 If you don't bring 35 or 50 cents with you to the opera house to night. We'll Have to Mortgage the Farm"
 Livestock Inspector T. F. Holden was business visitor at Phoenix the first of the week, before the Livestock Sanitary Board.
 It is stated that as soon as Cali fornia is fully settled up the rail- roads will begin running colonist trains into Arizona and New Mex leo.
 Mir. and Mrs. Wm. Hays of Frazee, Minn., arrived Thursday and are guests of MT. and Mrs. H. D. Johnson. Mrs. Hays is sister of Mrs. Johnson.
 Within a few days the cinder pit on the Canyon road will again be running full blast, and a force oi men will be located at mile 12 to take up the work of reballasting.
 The NEWS is in receipt of some beautiful specimens of asbestos from the properties of w. w. Rass in the Grand Canyon. The fibre measures about three inches ir length.
 A regular blizzard struck this section Wednesday and continued all night and Thursday. From the way March came in we should have nice weather the last of the month.
 The finding of a body in the river below Roosevelt was reported or Wednesday. The man was identi. fled as James Austin. better knowr as "Coai Oil Jimmy" He had met with foul play.
 The local aerie of Eagles are te be complimented on their enter prise in securing such a high clas: musical attraction for Williams al the Ellery band which will show here on March 21.
 Since February 19 the Santa Fe Southern Pacific and Salt Lake roads have hauled from eastern points to Los Angeles, account o special colonist rates, 1S,115 peo pie. This was up to Wednesday.
 One of B. B. Crosby's, gradin. outfits passed throug gh here -yester day on it's way to Chambers, where oiCy WILL ClistliSC tllC COui SC Ol Illt Rio Puerco to suit the convenience of the Santa Fe.-Holbrook Argus Feb. 24.
 c. c. Spaulding was in towl Thursday from Grand Canyon where he is manager of Cameron Indian Garden camps. He looked little thin and said it was be cause of hard work caring for th' heavy tourist travel.
 "Hoopy" denies that the cartoon' in the windows around town, rep resentine him as the comedian 1T the "Old Maids Convention" to night, are good likeness of him but others think differently. Go tt the show tonight and see.
 R. K. Farnsworth writes us tha he arrived safely at the Soldier Home again, having stopped on' day at Needles on the way to visi old friends. There he called or Jean Donahue and family. Jear is working in a meat market. H, also saw Ed Phelan's shop but Et was out both times he called. H. says he is not taking any nor treatments in Los Angeles as the, are doing him no good, and coult not effect cure.