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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-03-26
In and About the State
SEEK LAND.
Federal Irrigation System Brings Ea-
ger Demand for Farms In Big Area
Formerly in Arid Class.

Federal Irrigation System Brings Ea-
ger Demand for Farms In Big Area
Formerly in Arid Glass.
Spring has brought with II the
first thrush of settlers. and Belle
Fourche is now a busy town. Ten
carloads of immigrants arrived last
week from different parts Of the Mid
die West and are filing on land north
of here and scattering out into the
county, which is 100 miles long.
Heretofore scarcely any settlers
have come to this point, Rapid City
receiving most of them, owing to the
new lands in close proximity to that
place. The fact that within a few
weeks water will be turned on 10000
acres of land under the Belle Fourche
irrigation project now is bringing the
settlers here in large numbers and
the land office force is working over
time to keep up.
This is the first part of the govern
ment's big project that is costing 3d.
600, 000, on which the water has
been turned. The land includes what
is known as the Johnson lateral and
the south canal, and is considered Of
high grade for agricultural purposes.
The settlers are filing here on their
water rights, and r going out at
once to take possession of the land.
They come largely from Iowa, Illinois
and Missouri, the Minnesota and Wis
consin settlers arriving at Camp
Crook and points in the northern part
of the county.
The government has added $780,
900 to the total cost of the project,
and this will have the effect of max
ing the work more complete and
finishing sooner.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-03-26
TO TEST PRIMARY LAW.
Gov. Crawford Appointd to Arrange
Corner Stone Exercises.

Gov. Crawford Appointd to Arrange
Corner Stone Exercises.
The new primary law which sees
its first operation in South Dakota
this year will be tested in the courts
by members of the Socialist party
who believe that their party is not
being given a square deal. To this
end they decided at a meeting held
here to use the petition of J. e. Bal
lenger, candidate for county treas
urer, as a test. The petition will be
offered to the county auditor for
filing, without the requisite fee called
for by the law, with the expectation
that it will be refused. Suit then
will be instituted for mandamus pro-
ceedings to compel the auditor to ac-
cept and file the petition. 1t is
claimed by the Socialists that a law
making necessary a fee for running
for office is unconstitutional, and on
these grounds they will bring the
suit.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-03-26
TO OPEN MORE LANDS.
Cheyenne River Indians Open Nego-
tiations Regarding Surplus Tracts.

S'tCJCHHC nINCT lHUIdnS Open Ne9O-
tiations Regarding Surplus Tracts.
The Cheyenne River Indians have
been comforting with Maj. McLaugh-
lin in regard to releasing their surplus
lands to be opened for settlement.
The work is going on, aud it will not
be many months before South Dakota
will have another opening for set
tiers. The council on that reservation
has fixed the p~asturage price for cat
tie in Unbiased pastures at 50 a head
for the grazing season, and are ac-
cepting cattle Pasture No. 2 at that
price. They have arranged for a saw
mill to be placed at Cherry Creek SUBJ
station to supply lumber to those OF
the Indians who desire it for build
ing purposes. The agent Is enrolling
all whites on the reservation for the
purpose of wedding out any such who
are on the reservation without au-
thority and are looked upon as unde-
sirable citizens.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-03-26
THROWN OUT; SHOT DEAD.

Pierre, s. D.. March GA settler
by the name of Voegler was killed
near Hays by an accidental gunshot
wound. He was riding in a sleigh
with his wife and a friend, and by a
lurch of the sled he was thrown out,
taking with him a shotgun which he
was carrying. The gun was discharg-
ed. tearing a hole In his chest and
shattering one of his arms. He was
hurried to Midland for surgical at.
tention, but did not from the
shock. dying the following night.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-03-26
HUNDRED PUSH BABY CARTS.

Mothers Are Out in Large Force to
Attend for Their Infants.
Nearly 100 women wheeling baby
carriages and go-carts through the
streets of Mitchell at the same hour
was the curious sight presented when
the Methodist church women ten
dered a reception to the members of
the cradle roll" an organization that
comprises about 225 babies. More
than 100 babies and their mothers
were present at the party, and the in
fants had full swing. They were
served with baby food in the way of
refreshments. 1t is the first gather
ing OF the kind ever given In the
state.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-03-26

For the first time in the history OF
Western South Dakota the referen-
DUN will be invoked to determine
whether the recent ffteen-year fran
chise given the Lead-Deadwood Gas
company by the Lead city council is
acceptable to the citizens as a whole.
Some of those who do not like the
terms of the ordinance as passed are
circulating petitions that are being
rapidly signed and the necessary 5
per cent of the voters of the last
election will be secured to enable the
proposition to be put before the vot-
ers at the next election
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-03-26
TO REDUCE FREIGHT RATES.
New Tariff viii Be introduced West
of Missouri by State Board.


At a meeting of the state board Of
railway commissioners held at Rapid
City it was decided to reduce the
freight rates west of the Missouri
river. The amount of the cut and the
figures that will now prevail have not
yet been announced, as the board is
now at work on a new tariff, which
will be published in the near future.
This reduction has been generally
sought by Black Hills shippers, and,
while not unexpected, it will prove
of much benefit. w. H. Tompkins Of
this city, a former commissioner, rep
resented the shippers and showed that
the rates on some classes of freight
are at present $50 per cent higher
in this part of the state than east of
the river.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-03-26
p IN FlRE-TRAP.
Lack of Room Compels City to Use
Old Frame School Building.

Public agitation following the Col
linwood, Ohio, catastrophe in which
scores Of children met their death, has
resulted in an effort being made at
Lead to have condemned the central
school house on the ground that 1t is
a menace to the lives of all the schol-
airs occupying it daily. Leads grow
ing school attendance has forced
upon the authorities crowded condi-
lions, and although Supt. Bigelow has
endeavored to avoid as far as posi-
BILE the use of the old frame structure,
which is not in good condition and is
said to be a iretrap, 1t has been nee
sssary. Endeavors are being made
to get a new building during the com
ing summer.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-03-26
"NAB THIEF" is PHONE CALL.
Message Over the Wire Quickly
Brings Arrest of Alleged "RustIer."


Brings Arrest of Alleged "Rustler."
The Elk Point authorities received
a telephone message from Gayville
stating that a horse had been stolen
near there and to be on the lookout
for the thief. Just before the mes
sage was received a stranger rode into
the city on horseback, and offered his
mount for sale. The animal was pur-
chased by DR.. Tedrew for SOS. The
stranger at once went to the depot
and boarded the east-bound train, but
later he was arrested. He gave his
name as Abe Case. The horse was
identified as the property Of Edward
Eegard, living near Gayville. Sheriff
Hickey of Yankton arrived and took
the prisoner to Yankton. Case Is q
Spanish-American veteran.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-03-26
Aptitude.

DO o think your boy will ever at
tain your standing as a financier?"
Il guess he'll do" answered the emf
nent operator. Last week he gave
me a quarter to keep for him, and he
has already drawn $2.45 on account"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-03-26
HIGHEST BIDS GET A
All State Capitol Tracts East of River
Will Be Sold.

Will Be Sold.
The state lands board at a recent
meeting decided to offer all the re-
naming state capitol lands east OF
the river for sale to the highest bid
der or bidders. There will be no auc
ton in the counties in which the lands
are situated, but the sales Will be
made at the office of the state land
commissioner, after due advertise
ment. Bids will be accepted for all
which remains or for any specific
tract. About 5000 acres of state
capitol lands remain unsold east of
the Missouri river, being located in
the counties of Hyde, Faux and Pot
ter. All the other lands east of the
river were disposed of within the last
year. syndicates taking all in several
of the counties at one time.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-03-26
Up-toDate.

rs your fernily doctor of the new or
old school?"
The newest, I believe"
What is his distinguishing pecu-
liarity?"
Small doses and big fecs."-London
Tit Bits.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-03-26
PLAN MAY FESTIVAL.
Twin City Orchestra Probably viii Be
ENGAGED for Concerts.

Engaged for Concerts.
Arrangements are being made for
the May festival to be held again in
Mitchell about the first week in June.
The first venture of a year ago, when
an orchestra of Chicago gave a series
of three concerts, was a financial sue
cess, Notwithstanding the great ex-
pense. The orchestra and soloists for
this year have not been decided upon,
but it is likely arrangements will be
made looking to secure a Twin City
symphony orchestra. A chorus of 100
voices Is being drilled at the present
time, and will present two different
works, Goods Own Time" and "The
Holy City" Prof. Hobson has the
chorus in charge.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-03-26
TuIman is Better.

Columbia. s. c.. March 24.-United
States Senator B. r. Tillman, who has
been seriously II, at his home, Is re
garded as very much better. 1t is ex
pected that he will be out In a few
days.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-03-26
TO PLAN CAPITOL PROGRAM.
Socialists VIII Bring Action Can
didates Fee Is Insisted On.

The state capitol commission has
selected Gov. Crawford as a commit
tee OF one to make the necessary ar
engagements for the proper observ-
snces in the laying of the corner
stone of the new building, which
ceremony will take place about the
first OF May. The governor will try
to secure a distinguished speaker for
tia occasion.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-03-26

1t has been discovered that the only
chance a nan has to beat a woman In
IN argument is to let her do all the
talking.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-12-26
GOMpERS AND
HIS FELLOWS
GET LETTERS
Ind kilograms of Sympathy
Are Called judicial Victims by
Labor LedderS--lJniOn Men are
ReSentfuI of Indignity
(By Associated Press. J

WASHINGTON Dec 24.-Wiiam j. Bryan was chief among
nearly expressing
dial sympathy American
Federation of Labor Bryan telegram Pttsbug
sylvania Sorrow read your duty
in testing the law. Glad taking appeal"
Perhaps of the The F.
Parry of Oklahoma City who after
decision declared Stay with the prevail
w Mahon president of Amagamaed Association of
Street Railway Employees located
at what he considers IAN
He You clearly judgemade-law and which
wholly unconstitutional 1t highest
and contested the pledge
port of our association to that end"
John Alpine president of the United
clares the decision will bring together
After wishing Gompers Mitchell Morrison
and happy New Year Edwin Wright president
Federation Labor declares them u-
dicial oppression
From committee of Union No
tona Union of San Francisco this Dporng
you sup
port to the end that people win the constitution
REVERSED.
NEW YORK Dec 24.-Commentng mpos 4
Yesterday b. Justice Wright against the
Federation Labor in the contempt proceedings
the suit Of he Buck Stove Range
Parker the
decision would subjected higher
eved That the speaking writing Wright
constitutes contempt Of by
judicial ,
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Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-12-26
WALL ST.
IS VERY
GENEROUS
CBy Associated Press.)

NEW YORK, Dec "a. - Wall
streets celebration Of Christmas was
marked by large distribution of
gifts to employees. The members of
the New York Stock exchange alone
subscribed $4,000 for $3.50 en-
ployes. On the Consolidated stock
exchange the amount subscribed was
$4,000, divided among 200 employees.
The First National bank and the Ma
tional City bank raised salaries all
around The Chemical National bank
gave its employees 10 per cent of their
years salaries, and the Gallatin Ma
tional bank and the Importers and
Traders bank 80 per cent. J. P. Nor
gan and company were reported to
give a bonus of so per cent of their
salaries to old employees and others
received Is to 25 per cent.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-12-26
MURDERER
finch NOW
ON TRIAL

PORTLAND tore.), Dec. "a
That Ralph B. Fisher, prosecutor Of
the State Bar association, who was
killed by J.. A. Finch, a disbarred
lawyer. was shot from behind and
without warming; that he fell with
his feet under his desk and his over
turned chair beside him; that the
bullet which caused death ranged
downward, and that there was no
sound of quarrel before the shoot
ing, nor signs of physical contest
evident, was the burden of the testi-
mony presented by the state against
Finch, whose trial is now in pro-
gress
This evidence was introduced by
the prosecution with the apparent
purpose of combating the contention
made by Finch's counsel in their
opening statement that Finch shot in
self defense during an alteration and
after he had been hit over the head
with notarys seal.
Miss Vera Burkhart, Fishers stem
ographer, the only eyewitness of the
tragedy, told simple, straightfor-
ward story. Finch is practically dl-
reeting his own defense.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-12-26
FEARS FOR SAFETY
OF THE CHILTONFORD

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 24.-The
uon-arrival of the British ship Chill
tonford, Captain Atkinson, at some
port, and the fact that she was spok-
Ell but once during the seven months
that she has been out from Hamburg
for Santa Rosalia, are causing appre-
hension in shipping circles.
The Chiltonford sailed from Ham
burg May 80, and was last heard of
when she was spoken, on August Is,
in latitude 55 south and longitude ga
west.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-12-26
z MAIL
CARS ARE
BURNED

CHEYENNE (Wyo), Dec. "a
Probably huidreds of people will this
year be depived of their Christmas
presents Though two unfortunate
fires on the Union Pacific west of
Cheyenne, which destroyed two bag
gage ears and mail car. One fire
occurred at Hanna and destroyed a
mail car an a baggage car. Both
were filled with mail matter. The sec
ond fire ocurred at Dale Creek,
twenty-five niles west of Cheyenne,
when a baggage car filled with mail
and Christms packages was destroy
ed. The posal authorities are inves-
tigating the ccidents.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-12-26
A SHIP
LOST IN
A STORM
(By Associated Press.)

NEWPORT NEWS, Dec. 24-News
of the loss off Hogg Island last We'd
nesday of the three-masted schooner
JEANNE Lippitt and the drowning of
Captain Robinson and five members
of the ships crew, was brought here
today by Andrew Jorgensen, the sole
survivor of the wreck, who was pick
ed up at sea Wednesday by the
steamer Ravinscraig. The Lippitt en-
countered storm Tuesday afternoon
and ran on shoal off Hogg island
and soon went to pieces.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-12-26
MANILA TO BE LENIENT
ON CHINESE EXCLUSION

MANILA, Dec. 23.-The Manila inn
migration authorities have instruct
ed United States Consul Arnold to
construe very liently the regulations
of the Chinese exclusion act regard
ing Cinnamon domiciled in the Phil
ippines, who may have left their
homes, but desire to return thereto.
He is to question only the motor
ious, undesirables and criminals.
Medical officers are to report only di-
seases that warrant quarantine, es-
peclally trachoma.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-12-26
POST OFFICE HAS
Been BUSY PLACE


During the past two days the local
postoffice has handled over $50 sacks
of mail, about thirty sacks being reg
istered matter. The force has been
working nearly day and night but has
managed to keep everything clear
and there has been no congestion.
Postmaster Stewart stated last night
that the number of Christmas parcels
this year equalled that OF last year
and that also the work Of distribut-
ing the matter was done more quick
ly, due to the efficiency OF the clerks
who, owing to their longer time in
the service, are more acquainted with
the details and manner of working.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-12-26
OIL
DRIVEN OUT
OF MISSOURI
Supreme Court of That State For
bids Standard Oil Company and
Subsidiaries Right to Do Bus
mess in That State
(By Associated Press. }


JEFFERSON CITY Mo), Dec 24-The supreme
of Indiana and the Republic Oil
bidding
the Waters-Pierce Oil company
In addition each of the 900
The order dissolving the
effective January Is unless the
furnishes the satisfactory operate
a independent concern
The court finds the companies conspred:
First-To regulate and prices to dealers
SecondTo control products
of petroleum
ThirdTo control limit prevent competition by buy
selling o products.
FourhTo public belief that
they distinct corporations pursuing ndepen-
IDENTIFY their business legitimate competitors
The suit to the three by
neyGeneal Hadley 1906 special
commissioner in St Louis in
state supreme court for than a
The opinion written
concurred and Judges
opinions.
Judge Lamm concung the action
and Republic companies adds that
Pierce Oil should be
showed that H. Clay Pierce who
stock of the did all in his
ing into the trust his position
company that The minority
pany Judge Graves said could
should be 4
a a
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-12-26
JUDGE JOINS STRIKE
OF COURT REPORTERS

HALIFAX, Dec. 24.-The judges
and stenographers of the supreme
court of Nova Scotia are on a strike.
The court reporters have, as a pro-
test against the smallness of their
pay, refused to take notes and today
Judge Russell declared he was not
going to be both Judge and stenogra-
pher and Joined the ranks of the
strikers.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-12-26
AFRICANS NOW REvEL
IN SCOTCH OATS

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24.-Dr
Samuel Johnson's definition of oat-
meal as food for men in Scotland,
for horses in Africa" would need re-
vision today, according to Consul
General Julius G. Lay of Cape Town,
who reportes that South Africans are
distinctly an oatmeal eating people,
over 100000 worth of this break
fast food being imported annually in
to South Africa.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-12-26
GOOD E.TING FOR BILL.
(By Associated Press.

AUGUSTA Ga). Dec. 24.-Four
brace of Engbh pheasants, beauti-
fully plumed nd plumply fattened,
packed in hmper in cold storage
from London, reached the Taft cot
tage today as Christmas dinner re-
membrance frol Whitelaw Reid, the
Rice's real nam is Simon Jocob Her
st. James, to tn presldent-elect.
No Christmas celebration is plan
ned by the Taft amily.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-12-26
STOCK MARKET
IS Still QUIET
(By Associated Press. }

NEW YORK, Dec. 24.-With a
closed interval of three days in pros
pect on account of the holidays, from
tonight until Monday, there was little
disposition to operate on a large
scale in stocks. Commitments
were unimportant, the days business
largely devoted to closing up con-
tracts already open Bonds were ir-
regular
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-12-26
DEMOCRATS TO QUESTION
JAPANESE AGREEMENT

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24.-Demo-
cratic senators have not abandoned
their efforts to secure more light on
the Amerlcan-Japanese entente in
relation to the future.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-12-26
MAYOR HARPER INJURED.
(By Associated Press

LOS ANGELES. Dec 24.-Mayor
A. c. Harper was severely injured in
an automobile accident early this
evening. The automobile in which
he was riding collided with another
automobile as 1t rounded the corner
of Fourth and Union streets. The
machines struck with such force that
the mayor was thrown to the pave
ment.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-12-26
BANK TREASURER
COMMITS SIrICInE

WORCESTER (Mass.), Dec. "a
Frank w. Cutting, for the past forty
years connected with the Worcester
Mechanics Saving bank, and for sew
en- years it's treasurer, was found
dead at his home today. He had
committed suicide. The bank officials
express the belief that his accounts
are correct.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-12-26
SAYS He
OWNED
PROPERTY

(By Associated Press. J

RENO, Dec. 24.-Joe Rock, the
Frenchman driven out of Rawhide
yesterday by vigilantes for alleged
claim jumping, arrived here today
and has employed attorneys to look
after his interests at that camp. He
insists he owns the claims he is sup
posed to have jumped and will in
woke the aid of the state police II nee
essary to restore him to possession.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-12-26
MANGINI is HELD ON
MANsLAUGHTER CHARGE

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 24.-John
Mangini, who was arrested after a
long chase over three counties and
charged with the murder of his
mother-in-law, Mrs. Giovanni Cereg-
hino. in this city, October IT. has
been held to answer on the reduced
charge of manslaughter.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-12-26
IN
WELL IN
PETALUMA
(By Associated Press. J

PETALUMA, Dec. 24.-Consider-
able excitement prevails here over the
discovery of free gold in sand drawn
from an old well on the premises of
Norman Scott. An investigation will
be made TO determine the amount of
gold the well carries.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-12-26
. HEAVY
SNOW IN
THE EAST

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 24.-East-
ern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and
Delaware are today buried in blank
ct of snow from six inches to foot
in depth. An old-fashioned white
Christmas is assured.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-12-26
TRAIN WRECKED.
tBy Associated Press.

ANGOLA (InO, Dec. 24.-A
Lake Shore passenger train on a
branch between Jackson, Michigan,
and Fort Wayne, indiana, was wreck
cd tonight near Peasant Lake, Indi-
ana Sixteen perons were injured
lhe wreck was theresult Of broken
llange.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-12-26
LABOR MEN PROTEST.
(By AssocIated Press. J

SPRINGFIELD >(nl), Dec. "a
Five hundred thousand trade union
lists of Illinois, through their officers,
tonight sent a protest to President
Roosevelt against sentencing Com
pers. Mitchell and Secretary Morri-
son of the American Federation of
Labor.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-12-26
AUTHORITIES BELIEVE
THEY HAVE TRAIN ROBBER

ST. PAUL. Dec. 24-George t.
Frankhauser, alias Ed Smith, alias
Frank Hauser, is in custody at Moore
head, Minnesota, and will be brought
TO this city. 1t is believed he is the
man who with companion held up
and robbed the Oriental limited on
the Great Northera railroad near
Rondo, Montana, September IL
1907, and secured nearly $4,000 in
booty.