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Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-12-06
Of UTES
CAUSED BY SNAKES.
SAYS INTERPRETER
indians Have Superstitious
Dread of ReptiIes---Now at
Railroad Work.

Rapid City, S. D., Nov. Eth tne
abundance of rattlesnakes, of which
they have a superstitious dread, was
responsible for much of the recent
trouble on the Cheyenne indian reser-
walton among the Utes, was stated to-
day by a member of the tribe who
lust arrived overland.
Sixty-one bucks with SquaWs ana
children are here for the winter and
will work in a few days
on the Crouch railroad. They occupy
1000 acres of G. p. BENEFITS ranch
where the government a provided FOR
them a temporary home.
The interpreter says the snakes at
Thunder Butte. where the Utes were
when they rebelled, are thicker than
soldiers.
Leupp's Plan Successful.
Washington, d. c., Nov. 2I.-lndlan
Commissioner Leupp declared today
his plan to handle the Ute Indians is
working perfectly. One hundred and
thirty men and boys are working ON
the Milwaukee roads grade at Rapid
City at $1.75 a day and the rest will
be put TO work in the near future.
They are reported doing well. The de-
partment is determined to see that they
all work,
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-12-06
SON OF PROMINENT
FAMILY SUSPECTED OF
CANOVA BANK ROBBERY

Sioux Falls, S. D., Nov. 26.-Under
the assumed name of Ed Cunning,
Kelley Hartwick, scion Of an excellent
family of Sioux Falls pioneers, has
been lodged in the Sioux Falls peni-
tentairy to serve a term OF II year.
He was tried and convicted in Hughes
county of grand larceny.
1t is the belief of many that Hart
wick was implicated in the recent sem
sational robbery of the Peoples State
bank at Canova, but the authorities
were unable to ecure the evidence
necessary to warrant his arrest for hat
alleged offense.
For years he has been known among
his associates as Michigan" Hartwick.
In the past he has served a number Of
Jail sentences, and on several occasions
narrowly escaped landing in the peni-
tertiary.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-12-06
CHAMBERLAIN BANKER
IN AUTOMOBILE WRECK

Gregory. S. D., Nov. 30.-A. Shadbolt,.
Of Chamberlain, met with an automo,
bile accident near here in which his
escape from serious injury was mir
aculous. MI. Shadbolt was speeding
his 22-horse power Ford machine overt
he Sully Flats road about one mile
rom town. When on a steep grade one;
IF the front wheels struck a rut. caus-'
ng the rear wheels to rise, turning the,
machine completely over three times.
The occupants were hurled 10 tbs,
ground and the automobile completely
demolished. However. both Mr.. and.
Mrs. Shadbolt and his companion es-'
capped scarcely a bruise.
Mr.. Shadbolt is the cashier OF the;
Chamberlain State bank and had,
driven the machine from Chamberlain
20 Gregory. "a distance of sixty-five
miles. the day before the accident.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-12-06
WILD CAT GUARDS
THE CHICKEN COOP

Bijou Hills, S. D.. Nov. 25.-Daniel
Rough and Ralph Taylor, of this place
while hunting in the bluffs along the
Missouri river near here, were FORUM
ate enough to run upon and capture a
wild cat, which now is being utilized
for the unique purpose of keeping
chicken thieves away from the coops
of Rough. who has recently suffered
considerable loss through the raids of
the thieves.
When the two men first espied the
wild cat ii took refuge in some timber.
but the men were able to capture II
alive. The wild cat now is chained near
the chicken coop of Rough and Will
be used as n guard for the chickens
The animal is quite large. being about
the size of an average dog. and is ex-
~ceptionally fierce. Thieves who at
tempt to raid Rough's chicken coops in
future will be treated to a surprise
when the wild cat attacks them.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-12-06
R. R. COMMISSION
FILES RETURN IN
S. OAK. RATE CASE
Denies the Contention OF Raik
roads That They Are Los
ing Money.

Sioux Falls. $. d.. Nov. 30.-A return
In behalf Of the state board of railroad
commissioners to the order to snow
cause in the case involving the pro-
posed reduction of passenger rates on
all standard-gauge railroads in SoutL4
Dakota from 3 to 2l2 cents per mllek
has been filed I'm the United states
court in this city by +. w. Dougherly'
assistant attorney general of South Das
kota and counsel Of the board Of rail-,
road commissioners.
Some weeks ago the railroads having,
lines in South Dakota, n Whlch are
resisting the reduction, secured q tenn
porary restraining order preventing the,
railroad commissioners from putting,
the reduced rate into effect pending a.
hearing in the case, which will be held
on December IL before Judge Garland,
of the federal court.
At that time the railroads will en-,
deaVor to have the railroad commits
sions permanently enjoined from
adopting the reduced rate. The return
OF Attorney Dougherty is in connection
with the intention of the railroad COM
missioners to show cause why the tenn
porary Injunction should not be made
permanent.
Railroads Derive Profit.
The return carefully and thoroughly
reviews the case from the beginning
and the various steps k by the ran
road commissioners in connection with
their effort to have passenger rates III
the state reduced. The return denies
the contention of the railroad com
panies that the rate of operating eX-
penses is unusually high, n expressly
denies tina the compliments operating
expenses within the state of South Da-
kota exceeds the sum Of their gross
earnings, and allege the fact to be that
the said complainant has for over
three years last past been deriving a
reasonable compensation from the OPP
Grafton OF it's ines in South Dakota.
1t is further denied that the proposed
production in passenger rates VIII re-
luce the income of complainant In IN
amount whatever: The elimination or
passes and the collection of cash fares
will, on the other hand, increase the net
earnings instead of reducing them.
1t is contended that the proposed re-
duction Is reasonable land will stimu-
late and increase the transportation or
passengers within this state n was
intended to apply to all persons travel
ing locally within this state, and would
In fact increase the gross receipts n
net earnings OF the complainant within
this state"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-12-06
YOUNG GROOM STABBED
Z DURING FlSTIC BATTLE

Elk Point, $. d., Nov. 81
Fred Seguin and Jesse Winslow. both
residing west Of this city, got into al
fstic combat Saturday evening in the
pool hall of Huntley * Tucker, in the
rear of the Summey block. Seguin was
getting the best of the fight. whereupon
Winslow drew q knife and stabbed
Seguin, innicting w wounds in the
right breast. Winslow was placed un-
der arrest by Sheriff f.. j.. sherman
and is now In the county jail awaiting
the outcome of the wounds before any
charge will be placed against him.
Seguin was just recently married. ana
WINSTON is q single man. Medical aid
was quickly summoned and Seguin Is
getting along fairly well.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-12-06
NINE OWNER SUES
FOR 100000 DAMAGES

Rapid City, S, D.. Nov. 25.-Judge
MCGEE will m this week i'm the
circuit court the trial OF the suit of
Il. c.. Johnson. of Chicago. against w
l.. Meyer. of Philadelphia, for 81, 000, 00C
damages. which he claims he has sus-
tanned through the loss of the Gertie
tin mine near Hill City. This property
was formerly part of the famous Har-
ney Peak Tin Mining company's hold
ings and has been operated at times
by both the parties to the suit. Meyer
still holds an option which runs another
year, but alleges that he has not been
allowed to remain on the premises.
Johnson charges injudicious handling
OF the mine by Meyer. Mr.. Meyer Is
represented by both local n Philadel-
phia attorneys in the suit.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-12-06
SIOUX CITY PEDDLER
ARRESTED AT M'COOk:

ELK Point, s. D., Nov. 30.-Julius Abb
Dot, of Sioux City, was arrested Tues
lay afternoon by Deputy Sheriff James
Halliday, of McCook, for peddling,
merchandise from house to house in
Big Sioux township without a ped,
Hers license. He was brought to this
lily and placed in the county Jail as,
ne was unable to furnish bail. The.
nearing was held yesterday before
Justice of the Peace James T.. Norton,
and Abbott was hned $40 and costs.
The law in this state is very strict
N regard to peddling without a Ii
:ense, and Sheriff Il. r, Sherman has
instructed all his deputies to arrest
any one found peddling in this county
Without a license.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-12-06
BREAK GROUND FOR
GREGORY'S $1,000 THEATER

Gregory, s. D., Nov. 26.-Ground has
been broken for the first opera house in
Gregory. According to the plans a
building to cost about $1,000 will be
erected. The site is located on the
southwest corner of Sixth street and
Rosebud avenue. Local capitalists are
pushing the project.
Work has also been commenced on
st. Joseph's Catholic church and the
building will be rapidly pushed TO COM
pletion. This is the fifth church to be
erected In Gregory and when completed
it will be the largest n handsomest
church ediflce in South Dakota between
the Missouri river and the Black Hills.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-12-06
MEETING OF
WESTERN COVE RNORS

Pierre, S. D., Nov. Ex-Governor
Crawford last night sent out a request
for a meeting in this city at an early
date of the governors and land officials
of the states of North Dakota, Mon
tana, Idaho, Washington and Wyoming
with the officials of his state, together
with representatives of the department
OF the interior at Washington.
The object of the conference Is to ad~
just differences between the states and
the federal government concerning dis
puted titles TO lands in the forest re-
serves in those states.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-12-06
FORMER DAkOTAN DIES
IN CHICAGO SUBURB

Huron, S. d., Nov. 2T.--Lucian Lapier
received a telegram from Dundee.
ILL.,, announcing the death of his
son-in-law. II. A. Sawyer, for4
merly of Huron. Mr.. Sawyer was
at time engaged In the printing
business here and later In the same
business In Lilly and Trenton. going
from the latter place some time since
to Dundee. where he was taking u
needed rest prior TO assuming the man.
agement of a newspaper at Geneva, Ill.
II. III. Mahaffy and wife. the latter a.
sister of Mrs. Sawyer, have gona I'll
Dundee TO attend The funeral.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-12-06
RAISE WATER LEVEL OF
SOUTH DAKOTA LAKE.

Lake Andes, S. D.. Nov. 27.-
The contractors who are engaged
in sinking an artesian we'll on
the shores of the lake near this
place report they have struck a
flow of 500 gallons per minute at
a depth of $50 feet. While this
flow is a good one, the we'll men
hope to secure "a still better one,
and accordingly will drill the
well fifty deeper in order to pene-
trate the water rock, which they
estimate is about 800 feet be-
meath the surface of the ground.
The well is being drilled at gov
eminent expense for the purpose
of raising the water level of Lake
Andes, which is n of the finest
bodies of water and hunting and
fishing resorts in southern South
Dakota.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-12-06
MONEY
CLOSES S. D.. BANK

Hot Springs. S. d.. Nov. so.--The
First National bank closed its doors
yesterday after President @. ID. Hor-
raa he'd a session of the stockholders.
National Bank Examiner Johnson was
here but W days ago and said the i'm
siitution was safe. but the inability 10
procure ready money caused the sus-
pension OF payment. The books show
= oureNs OF $iG4.C47 50: liabilities
siao.aos.sis lacking approximately sa4.-
NO 10 aa.e t liabilities.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-12-06
GIVES UP OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
TO BECOME STENOGRAPHER

Harrison, S. D., Nov. 26.-It is an
nounced that Postmaster Van der
Werp, of this place, will on January l
resign the position of postmaster and
return TO Cincinnati, where he lived
prior to coming to South Dakota. and
where he has accepted a position as
~stenographer. IT is further announced
that Miss Mary Van der Werp, sister
of the retiring postmaster, will be APP
pointed as his successor.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-12-06
CAPITALIST TAKES
PLACE OF TEACHER

Arlington, S. D.. Nov. 27.-TeacEers
are so hard to find in this locality that
J. II. Cross, a prominent capitalist OF
this city, has closed his elevator and
joined the teaching force of the city
high school to keep things running. A
vacancy suddenly occurred in the fac
ulty of the school. and Cross, a mem
Der of the school board, volunteered to
leave his OWN business and fill the
place. He has not acted as pedagogue
for twenty years, but declares he will
teach till the end of the school year If
necessary. rather than ave a break in
the studies. He commenced his serv-
ices today. Farmers who wish to sell
their grain to him now have to take
their samples TO the school house and
wait till recess for him to set a price
on il.
Boy Kicked by a Horse.
Kicked by a horse and landed in a
barbed wire fence, little Barnard Baker,
living neal Estelline, is in a serious
condition. The little fellow was play
ing around the barnyard when one of
the horses gave him a vicious kick,
hurting him with great force into a
wire fence, the barbs cutting a terrible
cash in his neck, narrowly missing the
jugular vein. Prompt attendance by
a physician saved his life, and he is
now expected to recover.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-12-06
Pennsylvania DUTCH
REFUSE NEW EAGLES

Reading. Pa. Nov. 26.-The first Of
the new $40 gold pieces. and the only
,,ne that has been received in Reading.
rs d white elephant on The hands OF
Jack Queste. 1t was refused at five
different business places.
Berks county Dutch people say the
old coins. with the words In God We
Trust" were good enough for them. and
they are suspicious OF a coin withovt
this motto.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-12-06
NEGRO CLEARED OF
MURDER CHARGE

Rapid City, S. D., Nov. 30.-Through.
lhe testimony of the woman he was ac-.
cused of beating, Ed Wallace, reputed
to be a bad negro. was cleared in cir.
cult court OF the murder of John.
Graves, also colored, the man who in
terferred in the fight between Wallace
and Cora Duvall, his mistress, and was,
shot.
On the stand the woman swore that
Wallace shot both Graves and the lat
ter's brother, Frank. who also died, to.
prevent them shooting him. He will
De tried for killing Frank Graves next
March.
Wallace came to the Hills from,
Minneapolis where he was in the coal
business.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-12-06
PRINCESS LEAVES
HER HUSBAND

. Vienna, Nov. q. - a Brussels dispatch
says Princess Elizabeth has left her hus-
band, Prince Albert. of Belgium, heir To
1.-THE throne. and will not return TO Belgium.
she Is said TO be with her parents in Mu-
Mich.
! Prince Albert. who Is the son OF King
'Leopoid's brother, the late Philippe, count
OF Flanders. was married TO Princess Ella,
abeth. Of Bavaria. in 1900 They have three
children.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-12-06
SOUTH DAKOTA

Boston is still digging UP Paul Revere
relics. Workmen employed in restor-
ing the old Revere house at the North
End uncovered in the back yard the
old Paul Revere well. 1t shows a
diameter OF four feet and six inches
while it's depth is not yet determined,
as, of course, it had been SLED up
completely, 1t proves to be entirely
planked in vertically, like an ordinary
water tank. with old oak-hewn plank.
In connection with the work that has
beer going on there have been also
some other discoveries. Two pieces of
old Lowestoft china have been found,
one a part of a cup and the other a
part of a saucer. In some excaVating
in the cellar there was found an old
half-dollar, also a big copper cent Of
1874.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-12-06
8LACkLEG ATTACKS
SOUTH DAKOTA CATTLE

Clark, s. D.. Nov. 26.-Blackleg has
again made its appearance among tie
cattle OF Clark county. Several farm
ers northeast of town have lost many
of their animals in the last week, and
other herds are infected with the dis
ease.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-12-06
$1,000 IN PREMIUMS
AT HURON POULTRY SHOW

Huron, S. ID, Nov. 30.-Oferingi
nearly $1,000 ia premiums, the Cen,
trail South Dakota Poultry association.
Will hold its second annual show in,
Huron The second week i'm January,
The show is open to exhibitors any,
where and III. &. Middlebrooke, presi-
DEM OF the association. expects a greats
display of fancy fowls.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-12-06
ONE BELLE FOuRcHE MAN
, VOTES AGAINST SCHOOL

! Belle Fourche, s. D., Nov. 27.-As the
result of a special election, held at this
place, only one vote was cast against
the proposition Of issuing $4,000 bonds
for completing the new public school
building, which now is I'm course OF con
struction.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-12-06

Mr.. singer. of sewing machine fame,
paid S50,oOO for a pair of opera gia sses.
IRE Lenses are. OF ~ the hest OBJ
tsinable. but 1t was the fact that the
giassaS" were OF solid gold. SURROUNDED
by q TYRE incrusted with diamonds and
~sapphires, that accounted for the price
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-12-06

The wreck record of the RaitfV yea is
creative than that m AIRY ether body az
water IN shc world. The average n
fnn q day throughout tho ycos.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-12-06

Lord Kingshurg, lord Justice clerk OF
Scotland. has attained high rank among
public hcnefactors from the circum-
stance of his having initiated more than
forty years ago, when a young and lit
lie known TAI at the Scotch bar. the
agitation for the halfpenny post card
system in the United Kingdom.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-12-06

Seventeen pounds is q long price 60
pay for a key. but this sum has been
given by a member OF the RothsChi1d
family Tor what may be said To be the
most valuable key in the world. Ii is
marked with the arms Of the Strozzi
family n IS believed 10 be the work
OF the great Italian artist. Benvenuto
cellini. who flourished in she sixteenth
century. The key is chiseied out of a
BLOCK Of steel. presenting two gro
fesque female figures and ornamented
with various scrolls.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-12-06

Taken by rail from Bailnr~s north
TO Melbourne. q collie appeared three
found its way over I04 rifles OF ROAD
which It had rever travelled before.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-12-06

saxon firm has introduced y new
road-hindir2 corr position for nrevent-
Ing dust. X Is called apokonin. ana Il
= mixture " the heavier residual oils
obtained IN the d~istiilntion OF coal tar
with high boiling hydrocarbons
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-12-06

FIVE hundred and fifty pounds was
paid by Il nobleman at the beginning OF
u eighteenth century for a dog collar
of gold. A collar OF silver. with four
small diamonds. costing 200 guineas
was sold TO a society lady for her pet
pug dog. II is fashionable in France
10 put gold bracelets studded with
jewels on h foreiegs of poodles. The
plain gold collars with jeweled settings
cost no less thar c 20. while the Jew
eled collars run to 600. The brace
lets cost from & 10 e7O each
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-12-06
MULATTO GIRL
WINS FIRST PRIZE
AT BEAUTY SHOW.

Taylorsvllle, Pa. Nov. 30. Edna
Mason. a muiatto girl. won first
prize at the beauty show at the
charity bazaar LAST night.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-12-06

Thackeray's favorite poets were Cold
smith and the sweet lyric singers"
Prior, whom he thought the easiest, the
richest, he most charmingly humorous
OF English lyrical poets, and Cay, the
force of whose melody and artless ring
ing laughter he appreciated. He adj
mired Pope, too; but While admitting
Milton's greatness thought him such
a bore that no one could read him. Ii
is not surprising. therefore. that Thack-
cray never essayed the big bowwow
kind" of poetry.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-12-06

The heaviest stag which has been
killed his season in Scotland was a
royal, which scaled 81 pounds. This
Immense beast was shot i'm Arran deer
forest by one of Lord and Lady Gra-
hams guests at Brodick castle. The
stays in Arran are remarkable both for
size and quality, and the forest carries
a heavy stock of red deer, and affords
flrst-rate sport. The shooting lodge on
the west side of the island, where the
best stalking is obtained during the
first month of the season. is covered
outside with over 200 pairs of deer
horns.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-12-06

All the principal railway companies
of Great Britain issue railway tickets
made entirely of gold, which entitle the
holder to travel free by any class of
a n train, on any line and by any
system in the British Isles. They are
the size OF a 50-cent piece, but wal
in shape, and engraved with the rail-
way company's coat of arms, with the
holders name beneath, and are intend
ed to be worn on watch chains. These
tickets can not be bought, but are pre-
sented by the directors to persons who
have earned the railway companies
gratitude.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-12-06

The Empress Eugene treasures a
pen made from the quill Of a golden
eagles wing and richly mounted with
diamonds n gold, which was used at
her request by the fourteen plenipo-
tentiaries who signed the Treaty of
Paris in 1856. When the Hon. Mr..
Ward. eldest son of Lord Bangor. was
married some time ago the register
was signed with a quill pen which was
used by the high contracting powers
I'm signing the Treaty of Vienna. and
which has several times been utilized
at weddings in the Ward family.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-12-06

The Pennsylvania state nurseries,, in
1906, sent out no fewer than 100. 900
white pine seedlings, besides 400 pounds
of seed, to be planted last spring. This
is in addition to the extensive forestry
work under way at the cost Of the
Pennsylvania railroad at Altoona, and
of the Lehigh coal and Navigation
company in Schuylkin and Carbon
counties. and the work upon the states
own reservations. This is a good begin
ming for one of the ten states which
now have reservations