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SIX DOLLARS LEFT TO
EACH GRAkDcEiI n

Aberdeen. S. D.. Feb. 26.-Eleven per-
sons living in Aberdeen and Eureka.
q town few miles northwest of here,
have been notified that they have been
left Sc each by their grandmother who
died In Russia some time ago, but
whose estate has only just been set
tied. The estate was very large one.
but the bulk of the property was left
to immediate relatives in Russia The
thoughtfulness of their grandmother is
greatly appreciated by the relatives
here. They. a.e III v-cll.,',, , and when
thei .lt,acles ;lre received they intend
to keep them in remembrance of the
relative they remember only as chill
dreh They are: F. w. Schamber, Mrs.
Helen Schamber, John. Emil Philjn
Martin jr.. and Theodore Schamber
Mrs. ~. Bender. Mrs. C. j. Heel and
Misses Enelia and Ottilia Schamber.
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STCcKMEN TO MEET
At ABERDEEN, S. q.

Aberdeen. S. d.. Feb. 4.-The South
Dakota Swine Breeders and the South
Dakota Sheep Breeders and Wool
Growers association will hold conven-
tions in this city March 3 to in
elusive. the sheep men having the floor
tho first day and the hog growers hav-
ing sway the second and third days.
with the big sale the last day. Rep
resentative stockmen from all over the
state will be present and the atten-
dance will be large Every farmer and
stockman for miles around should at
tend this meeting for he will learn
much that will be of great value to
him. A fine program of subjects rela-
tive to these interests has been pre-
pared and able men will be heard. On
the last day of the meeting the swine
sale will be held. 1t is expected that
some first class animals will be on ex-
hitition and some fancy prices will
doubtless be reached
This is the first breeders sale ever
held north of Sioux Falls and Mitchell
or south of Fargo in the Dakotas and
Is an important event in the annals
Of South Dakota stock raising.
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FOUND GUILTY OF
STEALING GOLD FROM
HARRlMAN'S MINE

Deadwood. S. D.. Feb. 22.-Admitting
or the stand that he had been guilty
of petty larceny. Erwin M. Hilton, q
young employe OF the Golden Reward
Mining company, controlled by r. III.
Hartman and associates, was declared
guilty of grand larceny by jury hast
night in the circuit court.
Eilton's case attracted widespread
attention in the Hills. He regularly
stole gold precipitates and at night
took them TO lonely gulch where he
had an outfit by which he melted them.
His alleged confederates fled the
country. No one knows how much tho
company has lost. but the amount was
large.
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DEATH RATE Low
IN SOUTH DAKOTA,
4,I29 IN A Year
"Great White Plague" is Losing
Ground While Pneu-
monia Gains.

Pierre. S. D., Feb. 25.-The census de-
partment of South Dakota has received
the reports of 4,129 deaths in the yeaa
1907. There We're reported 1902 births
and the difference, 6,s6S. is the gain
The rate per 1000 based on the census
OF 1905, is ga and If the present popu-
lation could be ascertained the rate
would no doubt be reduced to about
per 1000.
The disease most fatal is that OF
pneumonia, 396 victims falling before
it. Old age claimed 2s6 victims. Most
of those dying of this fatality reached
the age of 81. The youngest" old per
son to die was 65 years old. and the old
est 104. Twenty-three were past 80
years of age.
tuberculosis claimed 266 victims. This
number is four less than the returns OF
1906. which would indicate that the
great white plague" is not gaining
ground in this section of the country.
ried Off 175, which is a gain of As on
the year 1906; meningitis took 1876; apo
plexy. 81; Bright's disease. 150; typhoid
fever, so: paralysis, 81; dyphtheria. 43;
bronchitis 30; appendicitis. "a; whoop-
ing cough, 81; measles. 80; grip. %;
scarlet fever. II; smallpox, 2.
Stanley County Highest.
me highest death rate in a single To-
cali1y is found in Stanley county, the
rate there being 2o.3. This condition is
due to the great increase of popula-
ton in that county since the census OF
1905. Sully county shows the lowest
death rate, that of G to the thousand.
This condition is explained by the lax
tty of the various officers in meeting
the requirements of the law. Brown.
Fall River, Yankton, Hughes and Min
nehaha counties all have low death
rates and this is due to the fact that
hospitals are found in these places.
There is every reason to believe the
reports of the vital statistics depart
ment correct. The reports are required
by law and should the various returns
be neglected by careless officers
throughout the state. the department
receives over 400 newspapers which are
carefully checked for deaths. thus in
suring correct returns.
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ABERDEEN PLANS FOR
COMING OF PEDAGOGuES

Aberdeen. S. D.. Feb. 22.-The pro-
gram tor the meeting of the Northern
South Dakota Educational association.
Which will be held in the normal school
of this city April 8 and 10. has been
completed Uy the superintendent, II. e.
iuruy. OF Big Stone, and the secretary.
f. w. Lindeneau, of this city. A large
attendance is expected. The meeting
opens In the afternoon of April 3 with
addresses and discussions. At the
evening session the principal speaker
will be Judge l.. w. Crofoot, of Aber-
deem There will be three sessions the
foilowins day and several addresses by
prominent educators In the state wiz
he delivered.
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BLEW OUT THE GAS;
FOUND NEARLY DEAD

Aberdeen, S. D., Feb. 25.--Thulnas
1ranseth had a narrow escape from
death by asphyxiation at local hotel.
When he failed to respond to call
the clerk and bellboy made an in
vcstigation. The door of the room was
locked, but the boy entered through
the skylght and was almost overcome
by escaping gas. Transeth was in bed
in an unconscious condition. After
working about two hours the man was
finally aroused and when he was able
to speak he said he blew out the gas
when he went to bed, supposing th;.t
to be the usual procedure. He is still
too bewidered to tell where he is
bound for but he had a close call
from going som place he did not in
tend to visit iu t vet
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EXCLAMATION CONTEST
OF S. D. HIGH ecuoo,

Ynnkton. S. d.. Feb. 27-The faculty. or
Yankton college has Just issued an an
nouncement of the sixth annual state high
school contest in defamation, which will
take place under the auspices of Yankton
college May 15
Most careful plans are being laid to
make the coming contest the best one vet
held. The college, in Offering this con.
test invites the cooperation of high
schools in the interest of better public
speaking. High schools will find the local
defamation contest, which is the usual
means OF choosing reprsS1,tative to ths
state contest. Eer" .eresting and stimu-
lating.
The oil school athletic contests. which
-.,erto have been connected with the
annual contest in defamation have been
suspended for this year.
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CELEBRATE ST. PATRlCk's
DAY AT ELANDREAlJ

Flandreau. S. d.. Feb. 25-Elaborate
preparations are being made by the
Catholics of Flandreau and vicinity for
the suitable celebration of st. Patrick's
day. A number of speakers living else
where have been invited to be present
and make addresses. and have accepted
the invitation. Among those who will
be present for the purpose of address
ing the gathering will be j. j. Regain, OF
ST. Paul. Minn., national vice president
of the Ancient Order of Hibernians OF
America; d. j. Conway prominent
attorney of Sioux Falls; Father Des-
mond, of Huron; Father Flynn, of
Madison; Father Sheehan, of Ell<ton,
and Father Mangin of pipestona, Minn.
The days festivities will conclude with
a grand ball in the Flandreau opera
house.
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WHEN WIFE GOT
MAD SHE WOULD
MILK THE COWS

Clear Lake. s. D.. Feb. 2l.-"Every
time she got mad she would grab tho
pail and go and milk the cows"
This was one Of the serious charges
made by the husband during the trial
before Judge Marquis. of the state cir
cult court, in the divorce suit instituted
by Mrs: g: w. Kuhn against her hus-
band. "Bill" Kuhn, both being pioneer
residents of this (DeueD county. The
above assertion of the husband when
On the witness stand in his own behalf
threw the audience in an uproar. Whe.,
quiet had been restored one Of the at
torneys remarked that the ordeal GER
talniy was a severe strain on the cows
The Kuhn matrimonial trouble has
Tor Tor some weeks been cause of gossip
tra, .nroughout the county, and has at
case In the history of the county. Judpa
Marquis has just rendered his decisten
In the case In favor of Mrs, Kuhn
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1.-THE BROWNS "ALiAs
COUNT SzECHENYI AND
BRIDE, IN LONDON

Plymouth, Feb. 26.-The Count and
Countess szechenyi, accompanied by by
VIM. *. Vanderbilt. landed from the
steamship kaiserine Augusta Victoria
end at once proceeded to London, where
they will remain for several days. The
names OF the bridal couple did not APP
pear Oh the passenger list, but their
identity was early known to their fel-
low travellers. The count and countess
were very reserved throughout the voy-
age. associating only with the mem
bers of their own party. Frequently
ether passengers took snapshots at
them. much to the annoyance of the
count. which he did not attempt to con
cea-.
The officers of the ship announced
that the couple Travelled under the name
Of Brown.
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DAKOTA DIVORCE
TRADE YIELDS AN
ENORMOUS INCOME
Five Million Dollar. Expended
for Divorces in Last Ten
Years.

Pierre, S. D., Feb. Elm the an
hunl report of the bureau OF vital sta
ustics is made plain the reason why
South Dakota doesn't want to give up
the divorce business
The bureaus report shows that dur
ing the past year u9o7) a total Of 662
which 800 were to nonres!dents. And
It was a dull year In the divorce mar.
ket. too.
The average spent by divorces dur.
ing their six months residence In
South Dakota Is not less than $500 e.
month and probably much higher,j
But. estimating the average cost o6
q Dakota divorce. including the ex-i
pense of setting up residence. pay-i
nent OF attorney and court costs. at
$l.5O0. the state OF South Dakota last!
year took in $4S0.000 as inducement for
granting the 32O divorces - nonresi-i
$5.ooo,ooo in Ten Years.
While 1907 was decidedly bear1slI
IN the divorce trade. owing to the agi-'
tatton In the state for it's abolish: ::
ment. II the income for the past year.
Is taken as an average. South Dakota
has realized $5,000,000 from her divorco'
mill In the last decade.
This really Is a low estimate. for.
most OF those who come to South Da-l
kota to be freed of chatting ties, are
ready spenders. Merchants send spe-,
cial orders for high grade goods in an,
ticipation Of the divorce patronage.
hotels hot nj up whole suites Of rooms IN
the best of trappings, to make the
soJourn pleasant. while 1t is a reg,
ular business to furnish houses and
rent them to unhappy wives for S75
to 800 a month.
To Vote on Traffic.
Lawyers profit to the extent of s12.-
900 a year from the outside divorce
business. physicians find oportunity to
charge fancy fees and dentists ana
COG fanciers count upon this trade in
their yearly estimates.
Because this stream of money II
constantly pouring into the state, and
10 LOT no other reason whatever, Sioux
Fails divorce lawyers caused the prep-
ara ton of a petition submitting to rs,
referendum vote \ law passed by the
legislature a year ago, that. IL ap.
proved. will effectually end the di.
vorce trade in South Dakota. The stat
ute is very simple, providing that the
ptalntin in action for divorce must
nave been an actual resident, in good
Iaith, OF the state for one year.
Such a law would make South Da-
kota no more attractive than q score
OF other states. The divorce. LAWYERS
ana all who share in receipts from
the business. are hoping that the law
Will fail of approval simply by over
sight Sentiment undoubtedly fayora
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AERO ENTHUSIASTS
FORM FEDERATION

Chicago, Feb. 25.--The federation OF
American Aero clubs was formed here
last night representatives from organ
izations in about 20 states and from
Canada electing officers and laying
tentative plans for series of balloon
meets in various countries and cities.
Charles +. Ccey, of Chicago, was chosen
preedent: c. E. Gregory, of Chicago
secretary, and M. A. Heiman. of St.
Louis. treasurer.
". j. CARING, of st. Paul, was elected
rst vice president. The board of di-
III: ]. A. Sloan. st. Paul; F. j. Field. (.
ing, San Antonio Tex: Frank Weldon
atlanta, Ga; e. A. Wahlgreen. Dsn-
yer. and Harry Lewis. Winnipeg.
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COUNTY DIVISION
OPPOSED BY CLUB

Belvidere, S. D., Feb. ga special
meeting Of the executive committee Of
the Belvidere Commercial club, repre-
senting the business men, voters and
taxpayers of this part of Stanley coun-
ty, was held at the club rooms Tues
day. The main issue presented relative to
county division was strongly opposed
Another general meeting with all MEM
bers present will soon be held and ar
rangements made to induce new enter
prises to locate in the town.
j. II. Johnson, travelling salesman for
Swift e. Co, is dangerously Ill at his
home here, after undergoing an eper-
alton for appendicitis.
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JOHN D. HAPPY TO
GET EVEN A PENNY

Augusta, Ca, Feb 22-John D. Rookie
fe''er was the central figure at re-
copt.on given by the Planters Ioan
and Savings bank of this city in cele-
bra,ion of the opening of it's new build
ing. AS he started to leave. some one
said:
Mr. Rockefeller, you have forgotten
your souvenir"
Give it to me please. want ~"
said MIR. Roc5efell r. as he was handed
new penny encircled by an aluminium
disk on wli's was the inscriptions:
!: Save me and you will never go 5:
..................:
Good ADVICE" said Mr.. Rockefeller
And ! wi i-eep TIE souvenir
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ARRANGE FOR THIRD
S. D. HIGH SCHOOL MEET

Verrnillion. S. D.. Feb. 27.-The board
of control of the South Dakota High
School Athletic association has fixed the
date for the third annual high school track
meet for May 22-2S to be held on the ath-
letic field Of the state university here.
Up to this time the high schools from
the following cities have asked for places
In the meet: Mitchell, Sioux Falls, Lead.
Deadwood. F'landreau, Nermilion, Yank-
ton. Centervllle, Madison, Pierre, Beres-
ford Alexandria and Aberdeen. 1t is ex-
pected that several more will enter
declamatory contest will be held the even
ing before the meet between representa-
tives of the high schools of the state,
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BANDITS SANDBAG
RAILROAD AGENT

Wentworth. S. D., Feb. 27.--Sandbag-
glhs and gagging Agent j. c. Elliott,
OF The Milwaukee railroad at this place.
Ihree bandits robbed him of $50 per-
Son;il money, threw him into the freight
house and then looted the railroad and
express safe for a draft of s1OO and
$l00 in cash
The men are unknown and when dis
covered Elliott was so badly injured he
was unable to describe them The bold
robbery took place Saturday night just
after the freight had pulled out from
the depot
As the red and green tail lights on
the caboose disappeared down the
track. Elliot swung around and walked
INTO the depot building ostensibly to
report to the dispatcher that the train
had departed.
Knocked Unconscious.
AS he entered the building three men
spranS from behind the door and one
OF them swung with terrific force a
sand bag, catching Elliot unawares and
bowling him over unconscious The
other two men bounced onto the VIC
TIM and while one rapidly gagged and
bound him the other rifled his pockets
The agent was then carried and tossed
In a heap upon the floor of the freight
office and the door closed on him.
Back to the office the men went and
here they rifled the railroad and ex-
press safe of its contents, securing a
'raft for 500 and about 500 in cash.
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NEW TELEPHONE COMPANY
ORGANIZED AT FULTON

Fulton, S. D.. FEB. Gas the re-
suit of several meetings held by farm
ers residing in this vicinity and local
business men the work of organizing
what will be known as the Fulton and
Alexandria Telephone company, has
been concluded. The officers: Presi-
dent, Kenneth Brown; secretary-treas-
urer l.. p. Chapman. The directors
are: A. w. Soladay, Edward Kugler
ana Chris Hargens. The line will be
constructed from Fulton to Alexandria,
connecting With the homes of farmers
between the two terminal points
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ALcEsTER FARMERS TO
FORM ELEVATOR coMpAnv

Alcester s.. D.. Feb. 21.-Farmers in
this community have called a meetjne
for the purpose of discussing the ad.
,,l. visibility Of organizing farmers ele-
mi.tee to confer with the Chica en III r
Northwestern Railway company in res a.
gard to securing elevator sites in sew
er2i OF the towns along the line.
me M. w. A. camp Of this place have
ti,aae mac = arrangements for a big celebra-
dance will be given in the eveni,a
invitat tons to neighboring camps have
been sent. G. W. Gandrau and w w
Hoover have charge Of the affair.
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CEMENT WALKS A JONAH
TO BERESFORD RESIDENTS

Beresford, S. D.. Feb. 24.-While on
his way to work. Chas. Sundling, ST..
slipped and fell on highly glazed ce-
ment walk and sustained injuries which
in all proba bilities will lay him up for
five or six months if not cripple him
for life. His left arm was broken at
the elbow causing the bone to protrude
through the flesh and he sustained 9th
er severe bruises. This is the second
accident which has happened on this
same stretch Of walk James Birnie, sr,.
falling some time ago and breaking a
limb from which he has not yet fully
recovered. There is some talk of a
suit for damages but as yet nothing
definite has developed
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START NEW TOWN AT
MILWAUKEE JUNCTION

Eureka, S. d.. Feb 26-Another
new town is to be started this spring
at the junction of the Milwaukee &
500 railroads, near here. The two rail-
roads will form a junction at a point
about half mile north of the pres
ent new town of Greenway, which it
is thought will be moved to the new
town to be established at the june
ton point
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WANT CLEAR LAKE
STOCKED WITH FISH

Langford, S. D., Feb. GA petition
containing the signatures of more than
400 of the citizens Of this (Marshall)
county. and asking that Clear lake, a
fine body of water in the county, be
stocked with fish from the state fish
hatchery. has been forwarded to Game
Warden Puntine OF Marshall county,
who will Immediately file the petition
with the proper authorities and en-
deavor to have it granted Clear Lake
is one of the finest bodies of water
in this part Of the state
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COL. WOODS BUYS HALF
INTEREST IN ELkDoM

Sioux Fails. S. D.. Feb. PA half in
terest In the Dakota Elk. local monthly
publication devoted to the interests of the
Elk order. has been purchased by Colonel
r. j. Woods. Of this city. president OF
the South Dakota Travelling Mems asso-
citation and prominent lodge man. The
publication will be improved and its cir
culat!on extended to every Elk In the
Sioux Falls jurisdiction.
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FORMER SOUTH DAKOTA
EDITOR DIES IN EAST

WatertoWn. S. D.. Feb. &c. W.
Ainsworth, a former editor OF Public
opinion, of this city. and for l6 years
the superintendent of the South Da-
kota Industrial school at Plankinton,
died Tuesday at his home in Oak Park,
ILL.,. according to telegram received
by n. D. Walrath. president of the
First National bank of Watertown.
MIR. Ainsworth received his appoint
ment from Governor Mcllette, and was
prominent figure in state politics dur
ing his residence in South Dakota
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FATHER CONfESSES
TO INTIMACY WITH
HIS Own DAUGHTER
James Anderson, OF Roswell, S
D., Arrested on Serious
Charge OF Incest.

Howard. s. D.. Feb. 24.-James An
derson, who lives northwest of Roswell.
and whose wife has for q number OF
years been in the insane asylum at
fanktor. mas been lodged in the coun-
ty jail of Howard. charged with the
crime of incest the victim being his
l5-year-old daughter, who has been act
Eng, as his housekeeper.
Anderson has confessed his guilt
The penalty is rot less than five years
IN the pen. but Anderson will probably
be given the limit.
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BOY ACCIDENTALLY
SHOOTS FARMER

ethan, S. D., Feb 24.-While hunting
chickens. William Lsaufenberg, a promi-
nent young farmer living near Starr, five
miles south of here was accidentally sho,
by Joe Herk. young boy who accom-
panied him on the trip. The accident took
place February 13. Laufenberg dying
Thursday night. Pneumonia nastened his
death. Thirteen shot entered his body.
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SETTLERS FLocKiNG
TO SOUTH DAKOTA

Huron, S. D.. Feb. 27.-Large num-
bers OF new settlers are arriving here.
During the past week several train
loads nave come in. bringing household
goods. stock. 1arm implements, etc
About half of the number are home
steaders, going to lands west of the
Missouri river. Others have bought
improved farms in Beadle county and
adjoining counties. Thirteen families of
the number who came within the last
few days, took honlesteads on the Sioux
reservation.
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LEE CHOSEN SHERIFF
OF HYDE cOlINTv

Highmore. S. D., Feb. 25.-At a spe-
cial meeting of the board of c unity
commissioners. Arthur Lee, of Spring
Lake township, was appointed to the
office of sheriff of Hyde county, to fill
the vacancy caused by the recent
death of S. r. Meigs, the regularly
elected sheriff. who died as the result
of an attack Of pneumonia.
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PROPOSE TO DIVIDE
LYMAN COUf r,

Murdo. S. d., Feb. 26.-The Muldo
Commercial club held q banquet and
enthusiastic meeting at the Crosbie ho-
tel few days ago. The proposition
TO divide Lyman county by line rum
ming north and south, following the
Black Hills survey. which runs near
the center of the county, was launched.
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SOUTH DAKOTA LOOKS
RErTEP THAN m INo,e

Brdsewater, S. D., Feb. PA. II. Mar
tin. formerly a prominent farmer residing
at this place, who sold out one year ago,
returning to Illinois where he had been en-
gagged IN farming for years. has returned
to this county to make his future home.
buying half section of land between here
and Spencer. S. D.. for a considera ton of
s2o,Slo. or an even s65 per acre.
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WATER SYSTEM NEARLY
COMPLETED AT RONEsrEE,

Bonesteel. S. d.. Feb. 27.-Rapid
progress is being made in the work Of
constructing a new municipal water
works system at this place, and it is
expected that by the close of the pres
completed
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AWARD CONTRACT FOR
CLAY CREEK DITCH

Yankton, S. d. Feb 22.-The contract
for the construction Of the Clay creek
ditch was awarded TO Pollard Camp
ben. OF Omaha and Missouri Valley.
la. at cents per cubic yard. The con-
tract VIII not be signed Until February
u. pending investigation of the firm.
The ditch is to be constructed Jointly
by Clay and Yankton counties