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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-10-23
MANY sul1oRs FOR
RICH INDIAN MAIDS
Collegiate Graduate Wants to
Break Through Conventions
= and Take One.

Waterloo, Ia. Oct. .29..-Two weeks
$50 . local paper printed a story to
the effect that q white man who had
married an Indian wife near Chamber
lain. 8. d.. had two beautiful daughters,
one. 10 and one 20. and the parents
were anxious to rave them marry white
men, Az an ~inducement, 1t was said
the parents would give $4,000 with the
hand Of either daughter. with only one
condition. and that was that the pros
pective husbands should be approved
by the parents.
Since hen numerous inquiries have
been made by personal calls, by letter
and by telephone by young men who
would win the hands Of these South
Dakota maidens. Among the appli-
Giants Is q graduate OF the law and
collegiate departments OF the Iowa
State university, who says in his let
ter, 81 am anxious to wed an Indian
bride n break through h onven
tions."
The exodus to South Dakota on this
mi1slOn may assume the proportions of
the recent land drawing.
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STOLE $195,000 IN
CUBAN TREASURY

Havana, Cuba, Oct. 24.-The follow
ing statement has been issued at the
palaces: --,
The provisional government, in these
closing days of it's administration. is
making a thorough examination into
the workings and disbursements of all
departments.
Major Terrill, supervisor of the de-
partment of the treasury, reported to
Governor Magoon at S o'clock this aft
!ernoon that Miguel de la Tore. who
for the last rs years has been treasurer
OF the fiscal one of Havana, had rihed
the safe in the treasury department OF
1896, 900.
The money stolen was in several
packages inside a safe that held special
cash deposits in lieu of bonds in cases
pending in the courts"
De la Tore. who was arrested, re-
fuses to say IL he had any accomplices.
It is said $4,000 has been recovered
by the secret police. Search made by
the police in De la Torres house was
fruitless.
The prisoner was believed to be rich,
having valuable real estate in Havana
city. He was appointed to his present
office by the Spanish captain general in
1888. and on ccount of his supposed
wealth and h responsibilities OF his
office, was kept in the same position by
all subsequent governments.
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MRS. TUCKER CEASES TO
PROSECUTE HUSBAND.
WHO IS ON DEATHBED

Chicago. Oct. 24.-Mrs. W F. Tucker,
who came here some time ago to prose-
cute her husband, Colonel w. +. Tuck
cr. u. S. A.. on a charge OF Wife aban-
donment. has departed for Washington.
leaving behind a note to the public
stating in effect that Colonel Tucker
is now on his death bed.
Mrs. fuckers note follows:
'I desire to state that having been
informed by reliable medical authority
personally conversant with the condi-
ton of my husband. Colonel W.. T.
Tucker. hat he is now in his ''last ILL
ness,' which can have but on termina-
ton; also realizing that he is at last
in an institution where he will receive
proper car and treatment, and not de-
string in any way to aggravate his
condition or hasten the ultimate end,
l return to Washington with my
mother, with whom I have been COM
PEELED to make my home during the
past two years. My financial condition
will not justify my remaining here in
definitely. but should Colonel Tucker
recover his health and be In a proper
physical condition to appear in court, I
shall, on notification of my attorney.
H. r. Pearson. return to Chicago and
prosecute my case"
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-10-23
TEMPERANCE WOMAN
WILL BRING A SUIT
AGAINST HOTEL MAN

Lincoln. Neb. Oct. EFF Mrs. Mary
1atky follows her present inclination
she is likely to maxi matters quite
warm for Landlord Munson. of the
Royal hotel. Mrs. Latky was formerly
grand chief of the Degree of Honor, "a
position paying a a salary per an
num-. She was a candidate for re-
election at the las state convention,
but the day the grand lodge gathered
Munson began suit in justice court.
claiming she owed him $3.50 for board,
and included in the items owing a bar,
bill for a small amount, which III swore
was incurred March 81. 1905.
Now Mrs. Latky Is a temperance
woman, and she felt scandalized. The
publication OF the filing Of the suit just
when the grand lodge met was, she
believes. intended to inture her chances
of reelection. When she was defeated
by just a few votes she was prone to
lay the blame at Munson's doc She
insisted upon an immediate trial OF the
case, but Munson dismissed it rather
h have a hearing when first set for
trial. He at once filed 1t in another
Justice court, and yesterday, when this
case was called up. he dismissed it.
notwithstanding Mrs. Latky's earnest
protest. Now 1t is limited tina Mr..
Munson will be made defendant in a
suit for damages based or her loss Of
her well paying position.
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-ENGLAND'S IDLE
VEN ARE STARVING

London. Oct. 27.-The very serious
matter Of the unemployed in England
came up for discussion in the house of
commons, but a larger dole of money
than last year n the expediting of
the naval shipbuilding rogra were
the only e%xpedients proposed by the
premier, MIR. Asquitll, in his unfolding
OF the governments plan to meet the
situation.
The gravity of h case arising from
the fact that hundreds of thousands
are on the verge Of starvation through
Tack OF work was fully recognized by
the premier, but he said he could not
undertake.. In the legislative field, to
grapple with the permanent causes
thereof until the next session.
The government, he said, was pre-
pared to provide a fund of 81, 500, 900
to help the unemployed. and the adj
mtralty was giving our orders for the
construction of nine torpedo boat des-
troyers and five unarmored cruisers.
to cost a total Of $12, 500, 900, two
months earlier than originally had been
intended.
The premier also made a il for
recruits, saying that the war office was
ready to take on $4,000 men for winter
training in h special reserves.
These proposals quite fail to meet
the demands of the labor members Of
the house.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-10-23
E D IN BALKANS
Is TOWARD PEACE

London, Oct. es.-The British govern
1aent has issued In London and through
the Britain ambassadors abroad, q for
NAL denial that the rupture in the d.
rect negotiations between Austria-Hun-
9nry~and Turkey was U to Great
8ritain's intervention. together with a
statement that any direct arrangement
satisfactory to Turkey would, in the
opinion Of the British government
sinooth the way towards q general set
Element.
Although there has been no change
In the actual situation, h tendency Of
diplomatic activity is toward peace.
8ervta remains the danger point, and
the visit OF h servian crown prince to
Gt. Petersburg q certain
SaImount of apprehension, In the absence
OF actual knowledge a. to whether he
w g0ing on o matrimonial errand or q
diplomatic mission to the emperor or
{ put IN end to his dangerous agita-
t1On.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-10-23
BRINGS CHARGES
UPON PRISON OFFICIALS

Washington, Oct. 24.-The motion OF
Albert I. Patrick, who is serving a life
sentence in Sing Sing for the murder
of William Marsh Rice, for an appeal
from the decision of the United States
circuit court, denying him a writ OF
habeas corpus, will be presented to
the supreme court.
The brief, prepared by Patrick him
self, contains sensational accusations
against courts and prison authorities.
complication OF grave diseases, Patrick
charges that the prison is conducted
with the intent INC the effect of in
juring the prisoners mentally, morally
and physically, and generally to their
utter ruin" He says the prison author
tiles hold an arbitrary and irrespon-
sible control over the prisoners. ex-
,ercised with arrogance. contempt and
nlalignity, under of which the
prison and other state officers steal in
part the appropriations made for the
state prison."
He declares that he is in prison as
a result Of the arbitrary exercise OF
power by the then Governor Higgins;
that the court which tried his case
was without jurisdiction, and hence.
that he was illegally convicted.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-10-23
AUTO DRIVER WINS
CUP RACE IN BETTER
Than Mile A MINUTE
Competitor IL Close Behind
Thrilling spectacles in This
Daredevil Contest.

Long Island. Motor Parkway. Oct.
s7.-George Robertson. in a locomo-
bile. won the Vanderbilt cup automo-
btle. race today -by,1 minute and 4s4-5
seconds. His time vas gao minutes,
l8 1-5 seconds. The course was 23h
miles, IL times around, making the
distance nearly 26b miles.
Robertson averaged "a $40 miles
per hour. thereby breaking all previous
finished second. The rae was declared
of before the third car came In.
Skill and Daring.
The extremely treacherous track
made driving of highly powered motor
carr u matter Of skill and daring. Two
hundred thousand persons who wit
messed the race experienced a contin-
uous series Of thrills az car after car
dashed past over the 1914 mile circuit.
road surface into IN that made each
of The numerous sharp turns an extra
hazardous risk, yet the cars kept right
down, to work. making up on the long
back and home stretches what they lost
at the angles.
Sixteen cars went Of with a success
sion of pistol shot explosions at $50.
in the first two laps five cars had re-
tired for various causes and in each
succeeding round, others met with ac-
oidents which either put them out of
the running or caused delays in making
repairs, that precluded any possibility
Of their winning.
Even Robertson had his trouble with
q tire, water and gasoline, but YER
came these difficulties With a minimum
loss OF time.
Hair Raising Duel.
At the end OF the ninth lap the race
had become a hair raising duel be-
+ uyAAr pNhoy,tcnV arH r vita In opSfo
of having to pillow their way through
surging masses of humanity that only
parted wide enough to let bot hubs
pass clear, nov one, now the other,
hurled over the course at speed g. to
6S miles an hour.
At the end of the 10th lap Robertson
led Lyle by foul minutes, 10 econds.
Excitement was at fever heat.
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New York. Oct. 2s.-After the adj
mission OF testimony by John w. Gates.
former Judge Morgan j. O'Brien.
Charles NJ. Echwab, John n. Flagler
and William F. Havemeyer to the eff
feet that as directors of the National
Bank OF North America they had new
er authorized the honoring OF over
drafts by Charles w. Morse. the vice
president of the bank, n had never
known of the existence of such prac-
tees. the prosecution rested its case
I'm the United States court here against
the former banker and promoter and
his fellow defendant, A. H. Curtis. who
are being tried for alleged violation
of the national banking laws.
The days session furnished a num-
Der of sensations. not the least of
which was the declaration of w. w.
Lee. a former vice president of the
bank, that on the day of the institu-
tons collapse. Curtis, the president,
had said to him: II have just told
Morse that he has busted the bank.
Testimony intended to show the
dominating influence exercised over
the National Bank of North America
by Morse, was given by w. A. Nash,
president of the Corn Exchange BAN
and a member Of the clearing house
association.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-10-23
LIVES NEEDLESSLY
LOST IN MINING
Foreign Experts Deplore Care
less Methods Used in Amer
lean Coal Districts.

Washington, Oct. 27.-Important suR-
gestions for minimizing loss Of life
In the coal mines of the United States
are contained in a report submitted to
President Roosevelt through Secretary
Garfield by the three foreign mining
experts who nave investigated condi-
lions in American mines. Those ex-
perts-Captain Arthur Desborough, OF
England, Victor Watteyne, Of Belgium,
and Carl Meissner, OF Germany-came
to this country six weeks ago at the
Invitation of the United States govern
ment, to assist in the movement looking
American mines.
The examination of explosives by the
government with q view Of eliminating
the moro dangerous kinds and to Inn
proving and standardizing the most
suitable for mining purposes, Is recon-
mended. That operators should select
those explosives which car be used to
the best advantage under local condi-
tions; that all explosives should be
made Into cartridges before being taken
into the min that shooting in or of
tho solid should not be practiced, and
that the use of a larger charge than
is required should be avoided.
That greater care should be exer-
cised where gas OF dust il known to
occur in the mine md that watering
SAASSAAS0 ! dI6O Bu8-
gested in h report.
Recommendations regarding new con-
struction. shaft lining superstructures.
ventilation and haulage are made.
The experts attach much Importance
to the use of electricity for mining OPP
erations n for shot firing as OF value
In safeguarding the lives OF miners.
1t is the opinion Of the experts that
safety and efficiency in coal mining
would be greatly aided through h es-
l toh1t0tNvnnrNt aud 60
different coal regions Of special schools
for training fire bosses, min foremen.
superintendent and inspectors.
The foreign experts deplore what thew
term the permanent loss Of coal in min
ing operations in many portions of the
United States, which,, they arsne.
might be prevented through the intro.
duction OF more efficient methods.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-10-23
old SUIToR KILLS
GROOM and TRIES
TO MURDER BRIDE
Shocking Crime Perpetrated al
Newly Wed Couple Start on
Honeymoon Tour.

New Orleans, Oct. 27.-On her bridal
tour, which had begun scarcely one
hour before, and seated in a railroad
coach almost between her husband and
former sutton for her hand, Mrs. Fred
Van Ingen last night saw the flash of
the suftor's revolver, felt the sudden
grip Of her husbands hand as the bull
let struck and killed him and then
turned and fought for her life. When
the girl appeared about to become the
victim OF a second bullet from the re-
ivolver her uncle rushed up and thrust
his thumb beneath the hammer OF the
revolver. jamming the mechanism and
rendering the weapon harmless.
!. This was the story which the passen-
gers on the Texas and Pacific Cannon
Ball' told when they reached this city.
but the principal actors in the tragedy.
most OF whom are connected with
Lonisiana's best families. so far re-
fused to discuss the affair.
The former sutton Is r. X. Beauve,
OF Plaquemine, where he was taken
from the train and, placed .undsr arrest.
The husband was Professor Fred Van
lngen, a prominent teacher OF Alex
'andria. La. and a relative of former
Governor Blanchard. The bride is the
daughter of James Rohrer. one of the
leading officials of Liverville parish.
residing at Baton Rogue. Beauve IL
~ YEARS Olu ana van lnGeH Was 10.
The wedding took place yesterday at
Alexandria. Beauve was in town, hav-
ing arrived there, it is reported, on the
same day as Miss Rhorer. When the
bridal couple left for New Orleans he
boarded the train also and for a time
sat facing Mr.. and Mrs. Van Ingen.
1t is said by spectators that Beauve
talked with the bridal couple just be-
fore the shooting and that his manner
was cordial. The young woman had
.clasped hands with her husband when
..Beauve suddenly drew his revolver and
tfrod. After being disarmed the young
| man quietly submitted to arrest.
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RUSH TROUSSEAU
IS LATEST ORDER
So the Wise Ones Think That
international Marriage Is
Near at Hand.

New York, Oct. 24.-The first positive
confirmation OF the report that the
marriage between the duke of Abruzzi
and Miss katherine Elkins is to take
place without delay was obtained to-
day. 1t is learned that a well known
Fifth avenue firm has nearly completed
her trousseau. Included in this Won
.derful collection are a wedding gown
of white satin, a court gown, studded
with pearls. a number Of travelling
dresses, and % boudoir gowns of rare
Italian lace.
No little significance attaches to the
fact that while the Fifth avenue firm
originally was instructed to take it's
time, orders came recently from the
Elkins family to hurry everything
along. So the entire %troussau is ex-
pected to be ready by the latter part OF
neXt week.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-10-23
SEES HUSBAND DROWN.
IN VISION; BODY FOUND

Boston, Mass, Oct. 27.-In a vision. in
which she says it seemed as though
h was viewing actual happenings,
Mrs. Lottie johnson, of Beachmont,
saw her husband George Johnson,
clinging to an overturned boat in mid
ocean,. heard him cry for help. and fin
ally with one despairing shrek. throw
up his hands and sink.
With the cry Of her husband ringing
in her ears, Mrs. johnson awoke and
ran screaming to her mother. Her hus-
band had started out early in the even
ing with a friend in a power O a for
Gloucester.
Early in the morning the power boat
was found wrecked on h north shore.
about Is miles below Beachmont. With
ordinary speed the boa would have
reached there about midnight. The
body was picked up at noon. and the
medical examiner said he had been
dead about II hours.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-10-23
WOMAN STOPS SPEECH
WHILE SHE ATTENDS
DAUGHTERS d d

Milwaukee, Wis, Oct. 27.-while Mrs.
David r. Davis, Of Eau Claire, respond
ed to an address at last evenings ses-
sion OF the state Of Az fed
Burdick, of h same city. was seeking
some minister to marry him to Miss
Davis. She had not yet completed her
address when Burdick sent a messen-
ger with a note to her. Excusing her
self for a few minutes. Mrs. Davis
to q Calvary Presbyterian church,
whore Rev. w. T.. Graham was wait
ing to of1ciate at the marriage. When
the ceremony vas completed Mrs. Bur-
dick returned and finished her talk.
Mrs. Burdick was formerly Miss
for a time had been employed as stem.
ographer at the Plankinton house.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-10-23
BECAUSE RIOTERS WENT
FREE JURIsT PURGEs
ILLINOIS JURY BoX

Springfield, Ill. Oct. 29.-As the re-
suit Of the failure OF juries which have
tried the race riot cases to convict "a
sweeping decision was rendered by
Judge James A. Creighton. in the SAN
cannon county circuit court, quashing
the petit jury panel. purging the Jury
box and rendering the county jury
less.
The decision was the result of a
challenge entered by the state to the
personnel of the petit jury. The
initial step was taken by Assistant At
torney Genera Mansfield. A special
session of the board OF supervisors is
called for November s to select jury
men.
1t is charged that the board has
been choosing without regard to their
qualifications.
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: HELPFUL HINTS AND
AIDS FOR SEWING ROOM

Collar Bones.

70 keep h new celluloid collar bones
from irritating the neck, lake a piece
OF liner tape the length OF the bones
required, then turn over about a half
inch at each end and sew the eiges
together. thus making small pockets
to slip the bones into. Tack in places
desired. Remove the bones when the
waist is sent to the laundry: in so do
ing one set Of collar bones may be- used
in several waists.
The Monogram.
The last recruit to the embroidered
Shirt Is the monogram which many
girls are placing on the left sleeve.
Though this may seem to SAVIOR some-
OF the days when gentlemen went
around with heraldic devices on their
jenkins, the style is meeting with in
slant favor.
Braid and Tape Hint.
Braid n tape hould be first back
stitched on the right side OF the goods.
close to the edge. then turned over ana
hemned down on the wrong side. Take
care to hold the braid loosely and to
allow for shrinking. It will save time
II the first stitching is done on the ma
chine end is then turned over and
hemmed by hand on The wrong side.
New Night Dresses.
Women who make their own under-
clothing are following the kinaono pat
They use the entire width Of the ma
terial for the sleeves and cut the neck
sQuare. The neck and sleeves are
edged with lace. and if desired the de-
sign used for a corset cover NAV be
embroidered across the front Of the
gown. The gown may be given an en-
pire effect by running a band of two
inch embroidery beading around it. a
little below the armholes. With wide
ribbon. run through. this effect is
charming.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-10-23
DEDICATE SHAFT IN
HONOR Of PRESIDENT
BENJAMIN HARRISON
Fairbanks Praises Indianan 40
Natural Leader and Great
Lawyer.

Indianapolis, Ind. Oct. 29.-Cere-
monies attending the unwilling OF the
Benjamin Harrison monument this at
ternoon were preceded by a parade, IN
which about $500 members of G. A. r..
posts, the regular army, national
guard, and fraternal orders particl-
pated.
The speakers were Vice President
terror, and John E. Grifnths. Harrt-
sons biographer.
James Wlitcomb Riley read a poem
written for the occasion. Mr.: Harri-
son's daughter Elizabeth pulled the
cord which drew the flags from around
b statue and exposed 1t to view.
President Roosevelt sent q beautiful
wreath, which was placed at the base
OF the monument.
Fairbanks Speaks.
Vice President Chae. w. Fairbanks
began with a review OF the efforts of
h General Benjamin Harrison Ne
mortal association to have erected q
suitable monument to perpetuate the
memory of the late president. He de-
voted the remainder OF his remark to
fShe services General Harrison had rem
Aered the people of this country. He
aid:
I'm every turn of life from h be
ginning he set his Eyes on high ideals,
0oN w -
Geld, In the Senate of h United States
o. In the INC of chief executive OF
the nation, he held fast to them.
General Harrison possessed great
natural ability and there was coupled
with 1t a genius for labor. Whatever
subject engaged his attention, whether
In war, ut the bar, or in the field OF
craftsmanship, was mastered. He new
o submitted to the people hasty or Ill
considered conclusions. He both spoke
and wrote out OF the fullness and &C.
win for him the. public confidence and
TO establish q Arm hold upon the people
A Natural Leader.
General Harrison commanded re
spect In every field in which he fought
His soldierly qualities in his young
manhood were admiration for him
Among his comrades, n those above
him In command. H2 advanced at thu
bar by steady and certain strides until
he attained the acknowledged leader
ship Of his profession In h entire
country. He was n OF the foremost
members of the Senate of the United
States.
AS chief executive OF the nation III
4 made = record characterized by states
manahip OF the highest order and by 9
mastery Of the problems which chal'
administration place among the bes'
h country has ever had. His occu'
pancy OF the highest ONCE within TIN
rift of his countrymen did not exal1
him. He exalted the ONCE. He will
stand in the history OF the country
when 1t is impartially written, as one o.
the nations great presidents"
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-10-23
STATE RESTS CASE
AGAINST Mr.. MORSE
Prominent Financiers Testify
Against the Ice Trust
Magnate.
COUNTS DISMISSED.

New York, Oct. 2s.-The conspir-
acy count in the Indictment upon
which Charles w. Morse and AL
r H. Curtis are being tried in the
federal court vas dismissed by
Judge Hough today. This leaves
Morse and Curtis to lace only
charges of the violation of the ma
tional banking law.
Judge Houkh also dismissed the
counts relating to h charges Of
transportation in Connection with
a 10000 note given by President
Sturgis of the Continental Finance
company, in February, 1907. as part
payment for American Ice company
stock bought from Morse. The
Judge said he saw no criminality in
this action; that the transaction did
not in any way C the defend
ant Curtis.