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Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-11-06
GIRL employees
PANIC STRICKEN
Fire in Eleven Story Building in
CinCinnati-Ten Are
Injured.

Cincinnati. Oct. 31.-A panic that was
increased by the sight Of a bursting
ire hose caused several girl employees
of offices In the History Neave building
Fourth and Race streets, to leap from
the windows.
The fire broke out in the offices OF
the Pittsburg Calcium Light company
on the fourth floor, spreading quickly
to other offices. As flame and smoke
poured out of the windows of the
fourth, fifth n sixth floors h girls
employed in the building appeared at
the windows and seemed about to
jump. A number threw their coats out
then cTawled out or the broad window
lodges where they Law fiat while flames
burst through the windows, scorching
the crouching women painfully.
At least 10 suffered painful injuries
IN this manner, while one fireman was
seriously hurt by a two-story fall.
Heroic work on the part of the fire
men brought the fire under control
within a few minutes.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-11-06
MANY SUITORS FOR
RICH INDIAN MAIDS
Collegiate Graduate Wants to
Break Through Conventions
and Take One.

Waterloo. Ia, Oct, 29.-Two weeks
ago a local paper printed a story TO
the effect that a white man who had
married ar Indian wife near Chamber
lain, =. D.. had two beautiful daughters.
one Is and one 20, and the parents
were anxious 10 nave them marry white
men. As an inducement, IL was said
the parents would give $4,000 with the
hand OF either daughter. with only one
condition. n hat was that the pros
pective husbands should be approved
by the parents.
Since then 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-
cants Is a graduate OF the law and
collegiate departments of the Iowa
State university, who says in his let
ter, Il am anxious to wed an Indian
bride and break through the conven-
tons"
The exodus to South Dakota on this
mission may assume the proportions OF
the recent LAND drawing.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-11-06
LORD CURz0N IN
RAGE over MONEY
Wrote Frigidly of Separation
from $10,700 of His Wife's
Inheritance.

chicago, oct. 30.-That Lord Curzon
Resented the restrictions placed upon
lis wifc's inheritance by the late Levi
Z. Letter was indicated in connection
with tine Crabbe-Leiter hearing before
Judge Eberhart. In fact. Lord Curzon
was very much Mortified" as he eX-
pressed il. in a letter at the time, at
his separation from $40, 700, withheld on
the score that there a been a mistake
in the account kept o. money due him
as thc husband OF the Lady Curzon,
since dead.
a Fignette was sketChcd as the hear
ing progressed. showing the former
NiC"roy of India, still one of the most
influential statesmen in England, ban
ishcd from his town house and forced
10 live at the Carlton hotel. Pail Mall,
because he had not funds TO keep his
house open and do the proper thing in
the way of entertaining.
The CurzonS were receiving at the
time the letter was written about 5000
. month. A sum of 800, 900 had been
placed in trust for Lady Curzon by her
father, the principal OF which was TO
remain intact.
Owing to the mi~ScalCulation. the Cur
IONS received $4,000 too much and
payment of the income was, therefore,
iutermitted for two months. while only
d fraction of the third months total
was forwarded. It was this loss to
which Lord CurZon referred.
After Mr.. Letters death the income
of a further sum of 81 200, 900 provided
for in the will. became available to the
CurZons. At the present time the fam
lily iS7receiving, approximately, S133.000
u @ from the American properties.
Lady Suffolk (Daisy Letter. and Mrs.
colin Campbell (NancY Letter. are
beneiiCiaries to the extent of about
$500 0 annually, while JOS. Letter is
said to have about $4,000 q month.
Much of his debt of SO, 900, 900. largely
incurred during the wheat pool which
swept him under, was RENTED by his
father before his death. although he
still is paying interest on 81, 900, 900.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-11-06
WOMAN ORDAINED
AS A MINISTER

Atlantic City, N. j., Oct. 30.-Miss
Emma Nutter was ordained into the
ministry of the Methodist Protestant
conference this morning in the pres
ence of a large gathering of parishion-
ers and friends. Four others received
orders, but she was the only woman
to be admitted to holy orders.
Miss Nutter, who is of middle age,
medium height and wears glasses, is
devoted 10 her chosen work. Flo six
years she was a licentiate in this city,
filling the pulpit of a small church, and
at the same time studying theology un-
der the Rev. c. ID. Sinkinson, pastor Of
Christ Methodist Protestant church,
the largest Of the faith In this resort.
In the examination for orders Miss
Nutter scored an average that was un-
usually high, and her thorough knowl-
edge OF theological subjects made her
friends confident that she has a brilliant
future. 1t is understood that the con-
ference in making assignments will al
low her TO remain here temporarily.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-11-06
FLEET SENT TO OVERAWE
JAPS, DECLARES SENATOR

kalispell, Mont. Oct. 30.-That the
Atlantic fleet went to Japan at the re-
quest of the emperor to oyerawe Nut
suhuitos subjects was a statement
made by United States Senate JOS. NJ.
Dixon in an address here last night.
Senator Dixon said it was known at
Washington long before the feet start
ed on it's spectacular voyage around
the world that the sentiment of many
people in Japan was likely to bring on
war. The object lesson, said the SEN
ator, was successful ever before our
feet reached the shores of the island
empire
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-11-06
CRY OF "COAL
FAMINE" Is HEARD

Chicago, Oct 30.-Managers Of CHI
cago railroads declare there vii. he
another coal famine in the Northwest
this winter and that they see no way
to prevent it. This prediction is due
to the fact that generally in the North
west there is an unp~reparedness for
winter, as even less fuel has been pro-
vided han usual. That this is the fault
of the railroads is strenuously denied,
n it is purposed 10 give full pub
licity To the facts SO that the railroads
will not be blamed for the famine when
it m 1t is stated that managers
of all railroads extending into the
Northwest began early in the summer
to warn the coal dealers of that region
10 prepar for winter.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-11-06
DEDICATE SHAFT IN
HONOR OF PRESIDENT
BENJAMIN HARRISON
Fairbanks Praises Indianan as
Natural Leader and Great
Lawyer.

Indianapolis, Ind, Oct. 29.-Cere-
Monies attending the unwilling of the
Benjamin Harrison monument this af-
ernoo were preceded by a parade, I'm
which about $500 members of G.. A. r.,
posts, the regular army, national
guard, and fTaternal orders partici-
pated.
The speakers were Vice President
Fairbanks, General John w. Noble.
Harrison's secretary OF h in
terror. and John T.. Griffiths. Harri-
sons biographer.
James Whitcomb Riley read a poem
written for the occasion. Mr.. Harri-
sons daughter Elizabeth pulled the
cord which drew the flags from around
the statue and exposed it to view.
President Roosevelt sent a beautiful
wreath. which was placed at the base
or the monument.
Fairbanks Speaks.
Vice President Chas. w. Fairbanks
began with q review OF the efforts OF
the General Benjamin Harrison Me-
mortal association to have erected q
suitable to p~erpetuate the
memory of the late president. He de-
voted the remainder OF his remarks to
the services General Harrison had rem
dered the people OF this country. He
aid
I'm every urn OF life from the be-
ginning he set his eyes on high ideals,
and whether at the bar. upon arduous
field. In the Senate of the United States
or I'm the office of chief executive OF
the nation. he held fast TO them.
General Harrison possessed great
natural ability and there was coupled
with II a genius for labor. Whatever
subject engaged his attention, whether
In war, at the bar, or In the field OF
craftsmanship. was mastered. He new
er submitted to the people hasty or ILL
considered conclusions. He 10Th spoke
and wrote u of the fullness and ac-
curacy OF knowledge which served to
win for him the public confidence and
to establish a firm hold upon the people.
A Natural Leader.
General Harrison commanded re-
spect in every field In which he fought.
He was a leader by common consent.
His soldierly qualities I'm his young
we're admiration for him
among his comrades, and those above
him In command. Hs advanced at the
bar by steady and certain strides until
he attained the acknowledged leader
ship or his profession in the entire
country. He was one OF the foremost
members of the Senate of the United
States.
',As chief executive OF the nation he
made a record characterized by states
manship OF the highest order m by a
mastery OF the problems which chal-
lenged his consideration, gave to his
administration place among the best
the country has ever had. His occu-
pancy OF the highest office within the,
gift Of his co%untrymen did not exaltl
him. He exalted the Office. He will,
stand In the history OF the country
when IL liz impartially written. as one OF
the nations great presidents
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-11-06
TREND IN BALKANS
Is TOWARD PEACE

London, Oct. 29.-The British govern
ment has issued In London and through
the British ambassadors abroad, a for
NAL denial that the rupture In the di-
rect negotiations between Austria-H Hun
gary and Turkey was due to Great
Britain's Intervention, together with q
statement that N direct arrangement
satisfactory to Turkey would, in the
opinion of the British governments
smooth the way towards a general set
Element.
Although there has been no change
in the actual situation, the tendency OF
diplomatic activity is toward peace-
Servla remains the danger point, and
the visit OF the Servian crown prince to
st. Petersburg arouses a certain
amount OF apprehension, In the absence
of actual knowledge as to whether he
is going on a matrimonial errand or a
diplomatic mission TO the emperor or
has merely been SEN by King Peter
10 put an end to his dangerous agita.
ton.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-11-06
GIRL WITH HATPIN
R0UTS AN ASSAILANT

Mount Holly, n. j., Oct. 30-Mounted
farmers have been searching the coun-
tryside near Stanwick for a white man
who attacked Catharine Dudley. 10
years old, daughter of Robt. Dudley,
OF Bortons Landing road, this morning,
while she vas walking home after hav-
ing alighted from "a trolley car at
Stanwick.
With a hatpin as her weapon the
girl fought off her assailant. When
she reached home she tainted and Is
now i'm q serious condition.
Shortly after Miss Dudley had left
the trolley car she noticed a white man,
who had been a passenger, following
her, out had not gone far before the
stranger sprang from the woods. She
seized her hatpin and began a series
OF stabs in the mans body, and finally
he was forced to relax his hold. After
that she ran away from him.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-11-06
ILL HEAL TIL DROVE
DIPLOMAT TO SUICIDE

Berlin, oct. 30.-The body Of Silas c.
Mcfarland, of Iowa, the American con-
sui general at large for the European
district, who committed suicide on the
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS express, will be taken
to Hamburg n cremated, in accord
ance with a request made by Mr.. Nc
Farland in a letter which he left for
his wife, and which also was full of
loving messages.
his daughter. to the consul general at
Berlin, Alexandra NJ. Thackera, and
to the public. He said he was con-
strained to take his life by reason of
his i'll health and because he could no
longer perform the duties OF his posi-
ton.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-11-06
COL. COCKTAILS CLEARED
OF FIRMS CHARGE

Washington, ID. c., Oct. 30-Inspector
General Darlington, OF the army, in a
report yesterday made public. exoner-
ated Chairman Goethals, OF the 18TH
milan canal commission, OF the charges
made by President Brothers. of the
Balanced Gran Gable company. of New
York, who claimed that unfair treat
ment was accorded him in the award
for furnishing and erecting cable ways
at Gatun, on the isthmus. General
Darlington holds that there was no
collision, that the award was made in
good faith, n recommends that the
contract with the Lidgerwood mpa
be proceeded with. The report was APP
proved by the secretary Of war.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-11-06
FRAT BOYS BRAND
VICTIMS FOR LIFE

Los Angeles, Oct. 30.-Despite the
fact that fraternities are barred from
high schools. their existence has beer
learned through the branding and
probable Disagreement for life, of Ed
gar Lusta and Frank Ritchy, students
at Los Angeles high school.
The boys were taken GU for initia-
ton by members Of the secret society.
and tied together with wire. Their
hair was shorn and as "a finality the
boys were branded on the forehead
with the Greek letters Kappa Della.
The boys made no protest, but their
parents took the case up with school
authorities. They say the lads always
will Deal the imprint OF the letters.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-11-06

Memphis. Tenn. Oct. 31.-What may
happen this week as a resul of the in
VestiGation of night rider depredations
In the northwestern part OF Tennessee
is a matter OF conjecture. With the
opening Of the circuit court for Obion
county in special session at Union
city to investigate tho death of Cap
ain Rankin. who was killed by a night
rider band in the vicinity of Reelfoot
lake last Monday night, that region will
be under the complete domination Of
military rule.
Five companies of the state national
guard viii he az the disposal of Colonel
Tatom 10 enforce martial law. and it
Is purposed to gather in every mem
Der of the band. To aid the militia the
adjoining counties have been drawn
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-11-06
SANKEY'S VOICE STILL LIVES.

New York, Oct. 30.-Although he has
beer dead for several months, the
voice of Ira ID. Sankey. the noted
evangelist, was heard again in the
Simpson Methodist church in Brook
Ign. Strangely thrilled. the large con-
gregation heard the tones OF the IA
miliar voice reproduced from a phono-
graph in to which Mr.. Sankey sang a
number of his hymns a short time be-
fore he died. The hymns reproduced
were The Ninety and Nine Hiding
in Thee" There Is No Dark Valley"
and Jesus of Nazareth Is Passing BY"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-11-06
MEMORIAL SERVICES
FOR Won STERNBURG

Washington, Oct. 3l.-Beautiful me
mortal services attended by a brilliant
~assemblage of representatives of all
branches of official life in Washington,
were held today In memory of the late
Freiheer Speck Won %Sternburg German
ambassador to the United States, who
died at Heidelburg, August %. The
president, Mrs. Roosevelt. members of
the cabinet, diplomatic representatives
of all nations, members OF the supreme
court. high officials of the government,
officers of army, navy, marine corps,
many of whom were accompanied by
their wives. were present. The services
were held in Concordia Evangelical
Lutheran church. which was attended
by Won Sternburg during his residence
here.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-11-06
UNIVERSITY CLUB
TAKES OUT LICENSE
TO SELL LIQUOR

Madison, Wis. Oct. 30.-People are
asking themselves why the University
club. whose membership is largely
made up OF university professors. is
said TO have taken out a liquor license.
especially when, under the state law.
liquor cannot be sold as close to the
university as the building in which the
club has it's home. The report that
the club had obtained a liquor license
first became noiGed about a few weeks
ago. but was Immediately denied by
those most Interested. Since il has been
learned that the Teens was issued last
August. Tie tax OF $22.96 was paid TO
the government.
II has been suggested that the liquor
dispensed at the club is proba bly, for
medicinal purposes only.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-11-06
CHILD HAS SIX
GREAT GRANDPARENTS

New York, Oct. 3O.-Mr. and Mrs
Ralph Young, Of Sixth street, West
New York, n. j., are the parents Of a
baby boy, who has the distinction OF
arriving on the earthly scene with all
possible grandparents and three great
Srandfathers and three g~reat-grand-
mothers living.
The grandparents are Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Wenderoth and Mr.. and Mrs.
r. c. Young, of New York, and the
great-grandparents are Mr.. and Mrs.
w. n. Young, of Canada, Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Bell. of Union Hill. n. J., and
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Winderoth, Of Brook
lyn.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-11-06
KATHERINE ELKInS
INSURES TROUSSEAU
Policy Covers Wardrobe and
Jewels ST Fiancee of the
Duke of Abruzzi.

Elkins, w. Va, oct. 31-Miss Rather
ine Elkins today took out an insurance
policy covering a special wardrobe,
which is believed to be her rousseau.
The amount of the policy is not made
known. but il covers the wardrobe and
jewels, and extends for only a month.
II was the intention of Senator and
Mrs. Elkins to return to Washington
the latter part Of mex week. but on
receipt OF a cablegram today Mr.. Elkins
decided to remain here for some time
longer.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-11-06
CAPTnNI CNJr~VTM PANEJhy


on for armed bands OF picketed men.
Should this force be inadequate to cope
with the situation It is declared that
the entire military force of the state
will be concentrated if necessary.
In the Reelfoot lake region the lake
itself is the source of contention which
brought forth the activity OF the night
riders organization. IL was contended
by those living near the lake that it
was their right to ply their vocation
as fishermen in it's waters without mo-
lestation. while the owner of the land
on the shores OF the lake too an OPP
poslte view. In the courts the latter,
the Western Tennessee Land
of which, Captain Rankin and Colonel
X. u. Taylor. of Trenton, were the or
ganizers, was upheld. .
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-11-06
FORTY YAQUl INDIANS
KILLED IN AMBUSH

FL Paso. Tex, Oct. 30.-News reached
here today from various sources thai
a battle between Papago and Yaqui
Indians has taken place at North Altar,
Sonora, and tina 40 Yaquis were killed.
According to tn. reports. the Mexican
government arl.sed the Papagos, wha
lured the Yaqu~s into ambush and
slaughtered them.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-11-06
BULGARIA AGREES TO
COMPENSATE TURKEY

Sofa, Oct. 30-The Bulgarian govern
ment has informed the representatives
of the foreign powers here Of its ac-
ceptance of the principle OF compensa-
ton to Turkey. which has been the
burden of persistent diplomatic CORE
spondence during the past fortnight on
the part OF all the great powers. This
decision was arrived at between the
sabinet after a tong debate in which
emperor Ferdinand used all his infiu-
vnces for peace with compensation.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-11-06
UNITED STATES LEGATION
PLACED IN ABYSSINIA

Washington, d. c.. Oct. 3O.-The
state department is making par
tions for the establishment of a newly
authorized legation in Abyssinia,
Within a few days final notice will be
sent to j. Hoffman Phillip, who Is at
present at Tangier in the capacity of
consul general and secretary of Iega-
ton. to proceed TO hat country and
assume the position Of minister resi-
dent and consul general. to which he
was designated last July.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-11-06
GLADYS SZECHENYI
HAS A DAUGHTER

Budapest, Oct. 3O.-The Budapest
newspapers announced that the Coun-
tess SZechenyi. formerly Miss Gladys
Vanderbilt, has given birth 70 a daugh-
ter.
dispatches from Budapest m
Vienna on September l stated that the
Countess ~Szechenyi was seriously i'll.
following her a~ccouchment of a still
born child. A day OF two later. how
ever, the count denied that his wife
was seriously i'll and on September II.
accompanied by her mother, Mrs. Cor
nelius Vanderbilt. Of New York, she
arrived at Vienna for the purpose of
consulting a prominent g~ynecologist.
Her accouchment was expected 70 take
place the latter part of October.l
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-11-06
DYING, CALLS FOR PIPE.

Milwaukee. Wis, Oct. 30.-With his
neck broken from falling downstairs.
Herman Haedke. aged A, lived %
hours. Shortly before he died, Haedke
called for a pipe and tobacco, saying
that he wished to take one last smoke
before the end.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-11-06
10" CARS PUT
INTO TRAIN SERVICE

Walthill, Neb., Oct. 30.--"Jim
Crow airs r in operation in
Nebraska, the Burlington rail-
road having placed a coach on
, their trains between here and
Sioux City exclusively for the
? use of Indians.
II is alleged that the Indians
imbibe too much irewater in
the city, which annoys the peo-
pie on the trains, hence the use
of the different coach.
While Jim Crow" cars are for
; the use of black men, ii is sug-
, gested that the red mems be
called John Lo" cars.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-11-06
Safe Side.

Mr.. Kidder lat the highpriced res,
taurant)-Tll be back In a few min.
utes-Im going around the corner "a;
hook my watch.
Mrs. Kidder-Why?
Mr.. Kidder-Take a cheap look at
the prices on this menu card. &
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-11-06

Chicago, Oct. 3l.-Incorporation pa
pers for the Sane Fourth association
was asked by Marquis Eaton. presi-
dent of the Hamilton club. and other
citizens of Chicago. The objects of the
new organization, 1t Is stated, are TO
aid in the enforcement of ali laws de-
signed to reduce the number of acct
dents and secure such a type of cele-
bration as shall best promote true pa
tIiotiSm.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-11-06
FRAT BOYS CANNED,

Los Angeles. Cal, Oct. 31.-Two stu
dents Of the Polytechnic high school
here have been suspended and three
others are in danger of sharing the
same fate today. because they branded
the fOreheads of two students Of the
Angeles high school with nitrate
Of silver during the initiation cere-
monies of the Kappa Delta fraternity,
a forbidden high school secret society.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-11-06

Horace-My. This floor IL awfully
slippery. It's hard to keep on your
feet.
Evelyn (nis partner)--Ohi Then YOU
were really trying to keep on my feet,
I thought II was accidental.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-11-06
Never Concealed.

Mrs. Henpeck-A woman's tongue is her
Weapon.
Mr.. Henpeck-Well. you never hear of a
woman being arrested for carrying con-
ceaied weapons.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-11-06
BRITISH AERO CLUB
HONORS THE WRlGHTS

London. Oct. 20.-The British Aero
club has awarded its gold medal to
the Wright brothers. of Dayton, Ohio,
for their remarkable achievements.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-11-06
PRINCE" K
RIDE ON AN AIRSHIP

Friedrichshafen. Oct. 29.-Count Yep
pelin's airship made an ascension this,
morning with Prince Henry, of Prussia.
and Captain Mischke as passengers.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-11-06

1T Is objectionable for a person to
make the same mistake twice." re-
marks the Topeka State Journal, "be-
cause there are 50 many other mis-
takes that can be made"