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The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1908-01-18
PRESIDENT AT FAULT
REICHsTAG SPEAKER BLAMEs
ROOSEVELT FOR CRISIS.
Suggests a Moderate Return to BIZ
metaiism by Issuing, in Germany,
Silver Coinage to the Amount OF %
Marks Per Capita.

In the course of an Interpolation in
the reichstag at Berlin Tuesday re-
ferring to the high rate OF discount
charged by the Imperial bank, Count
Non KanitZe, conservative, suggested
that President Roosevelt's threats
against the trusts were responsible
for the critical financial situation ex-
listing today throughout the entire
world.
These threats, the count said. con
stltuted the real cause Of the present
financial condition. He added that the
opponents of the trusts mast recognize
that Interference with the financial ac-
t.vity Of the United States, which is
based on the operations of the trusts.
means interference with the entire
economical situation in America. -.
Americas error has been that she
allowed the trusts to go so long with
out Interference" said the speaker.
Count Won KanitZe reviewer what
he called the frenzied finance" OF
Americans of the past few months and
drew attention Of his hearers to the
recent fight for gold in Europe.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1908-01-18
THE NAVIGATION CONGRESS.
10 BE Held at Sioux City January az
and % 1907.


The preparations being made for the
Missouri River Navigation congress
which Is to meet in its first annual
convention at Sioux City, January %
ard 23, promise to make that gather
ing a notable one. The movement for
improved waterways is a national
movement, attracting attention from
all parts Of the country. To promote
the interests Of some particular part
Of the work various associations are
being formed. with special reference
to individual waterway projects.
While all of his organization and
agitation is largely preliminary, 1t IS
important that the various water
ways which have solid claims to con-
sideration should secure a proper place
in the general perspective. which con-
81 Tess will have before 1t when it finally
takes the subject in hand. The Mis-
souri, river is one of the big waterways
OF the country and is unquestionably
subject to development as a traffic
highway, SO that in any general
scheme of water transportation il
would occupy a position of importance
second only TO the Mississippi.
Announcements of the navigation
congress have been srepared by the
executive committee. These are being
mailed broadcast ali over the territory
which will be affected by the proposed
opening of the inland navigation
channels. The announcement contains
many expressions from men Of nation
al reputation VINO were present at the
convention of the rivers and harbors
congress at Washington in Decem-
Der.
The convention sessions are to be
held at the New Grand theater Hun
dreds who are Interested in the pro-
Ject will be present. Many will be
here who are prominent in the nations
affairs. Some of the best speakers
and public men of the country will de-
liver addresses on the subject Of navi-
CATION.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1908-01-18
The News d South Dakota
TO REBUILD AT HURON.
Turned business Block VIII BE Re-
placed at Once.

The work OF repairing the buildings
n Huron belonging to the John H.
King Land company and c.. r. Hunt
ley, which were destroyed by fire last
saturday night, will begin as soon as
the insurance companies have made
their adjustments. The heating plant
ander the building belonging to the
King estate has been put in working
order, and the process of melting the
ice and drying up the water from the
goods has commenced. The Lee Mer-
camille company, which occupied the
lower part of the King building, has
IN the neighborhood of $27. 900 insur-i
ance on the stock, no larger amount
than $4,000 being placed with any one
company.
M. ID. Whisman, who occupied the
Office rooms on the second hoor of the
King building, moved his headquarters
to the office of B. L. Beach, back of
the National. Bank of Huron. Mr..
Whisman was very fortunate in saw
ing most of his valuable papers. files,
etc. His office furniture, however, is
almost a complete wreck.
A. K. Gardner, chief cousel for
the Chicago and Northwestern rail-
road, who occupied offices in the front
of the second story of the same build
ing, will occupy temporary quarters
on the first floor of the division super
intendent's office. Mr.. Gardner pos
sessed a fine $4,000 law library. and
estimates that it was damaged to the
amount Of about 50, 800. All office
fixtures were completely ruined.
The second floor of the Huntley
building was used as lodging rooms,
and the furniture, bedding, clothing,
etc, was a total loss.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1908-01-18
WOMAN SHOOTS IN COURT.

Seriously Wounds Man Whom She
Had Caused to Be Arrested.
Mrs. Maude Crews fired two shots
at Athur Nichols in a crowded court
room al Waukegan. Ill.,, Saturday,
%wounding him seriously and causing
the judge and spectators to take ref
uge in flight. She was arrested. Mich
ole was wounded in the left a,roin and
left hand. The shooting followed
Nichols discharge by Judge Wress af-
ter he had been arraigned In police
court on complaint of Mrs. Crews, who
alleges that he had tried to run her
down with his horse and had struck
at her with a whip. Nichols asserted
that the woman's act was the result
OF insane infatuation" for him.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1908-01-18
GIRLS PARENTS RELENT.
Give Blessing After Having clipping
Couple Arrested.


Couple Arrested.
Miss Goldie Adkins and Henry
Schonebaum, of Herrick, one Of the
new towns in the ceded portion of the
Rosebud reservation, in Gregory coun-
ty, we're the principals in a somewhat
sensational elopement. AS both were
under age the girls parents have
stoutly opposed the marriage Of the
couple, who finally decided to eiope
and get married where the opposition
Of the girls parents would be of no
avail. Eluding the vigilance Of her
parents. the young lady, by a prear-
rangement joined her sweetheart and
together they fed to Fairfax, the coun-
~ seat of Gregory county, where they
gere married before the enraged pa
rents could interfere. The parents and
In officer soon got on their trail. how
ever, and following the instructions Of
he parents, the clippers were arrested.
3ut when the parents arrived on the
Gene and discovered that their daugh-
Ter and her lover already had been
married, they relented, and after be-
coming more calm decided to shower
blessings Instead of ~imprecations upon
them.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1908-01-18
FINED.
Found Guilty at Springfield OF Allow
ing Indians to Frequent Place.

hlr IAOaltaIiS W NEt4utht ioSt.
j. e. Nugent, of Springfield, a sa-
loonkeeper, was tried IN the charge Of
allowing Indians TO frequent his saloon
contrary to a city ordinance which not
only prohibits selling liquor to In
dams, but does not allow them to fire.
quent the saloons. A jury trial was
had in justice court, and the defend
ant was found guilty and fined $25. An
appeal WAS taken to the circuit court
with a view of getting a decision Of
that court showing that the ordinance
under which re was convicted is in
valid. The ordinance was drawn by
j. d. Elliott, formerly United States
district attorney, and the prosecution
is confident that it will be held valid.
There are several other cases which
may be brought against the saloon
keepers which will be an inducement
for them to be good after court sets
in May.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1908-01-18
A FLEET AT RIO.
Brazilians Out In Force to Welcome
RattieshipS.


The American fleet of sixteen battle.
slips entered the port of Rio Janeiro
at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon after a
passage from Port of Spain, Trinidad.
more than 5000 miles, unmarried by
serious accident, replete with interest,"
ing incidents and ending with a royal
welcome from the citizens who Mad
gathered to greet the visitors.
The fleet weighed anchor at a
o'clock On the afternoon of Dec. 20 az
Port of Spain. and exactly at 4 o'clock
Sunday the vessels were swinging at
their anchor in his beautiful harbor.
All the battleships are at Rio janet
no, but the supply ships, Culgoa and
Glacier, are still at sea, not having
teen able to keep along with the 9TH
els.
The feet has now covered about
$500 miles, about a third of the dis
lance Of the voyage to San Francisco.
Word hat the 1eet had passed Care
Frio, about forty-fve miles out, was
received at $3.50 o'clock, and imme-
diately scores Of tugs and other small
craft crowded with spectators set out
TO meet the visitors and accompany
them 10 the anchorage. Outlined
against the horizon the great battle
ships, stretching out in one long line,
came slowly through the passage into
the bay.
AS soon as the anchorage was made
the Brazilian minister of marine, Ad-
miral Alencar, the captain Of the port;
the American consul, G. e. Anderson;
the commandments of naval divisions
and civic authorities went on board
the Connecticut and extended a hearty
welcome to Rear Admiral Evans, his
officers and men.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1908-01-18
OF ASSAULT
Potter County Man Arrested on Con
plant Of Young Woman.

n ~ >oNhAAB az 49, 40 -
plant OF Young Woman.
Carl Weber, a well known resident
of Potter county, was arrested on the
charge Of criminal assault. The COM
planning witness against him is Miss
Elizabeth Hettick, daughter of a prom
inent resident Of the county. AS the
result of his preliminary hearing be-
fore Justice Hurley, of Gettysburg,
the defendant was held for appearance
at the next term of state circuit court,
IN Potter county, when it is expected
he will be tried. Bonds for his APP
at that time were fixed at
$4,000. The brother-in-law of the de-
PENDANT came to his rescue and has
furnished the necessary bond so he can
be at liberty pending his trial. The
case is attracting wide attention
throughout Potter county.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1908-01-18
INDIAN DIES OF WOUNDS.

'i.ht with Merchant Of Kcunebec Re
suits Fatally.
Zen Handsome Elk, a Lower Brule
indian, died Sunday morning at he
anitarium in this city, the result OF a
ractured skull sustained several days
ago at Kennebec. The injur!s was
saused by his being struck on the
lead with a club in the hands of John
Dillon, a merchant. at that place. His
read was frightfIlly crushed in. The
wound was considered fatal from the
start. The quarrel was the result of q
difference over money matters. Dillon
Is said to have acted in self-defense.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1908-01-18
Wins Race with Death.

There was a race for life from Far
go to Hope, N. D., on a special train
carrying DR.. +. NJ. barrow, of Fargo,
to perform an operation upon DR..
Phillips, of Hope. The train made a
mile a minute, and the operation was
successfully performed.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1908-01-18
INDIAN DROWNED.
Breaks Through the Ice While Cross
ing the Missouri River.

Jerks IHrOUgIf tIU 1Vt WHO NIOSS-
ing the Missouri River.
While crossing the Missouri river at
Springfield on the ice TO get to the
Santee agency, Joe Sam, an Indian,
fell into the water and was drowned
about 0 O'Clock Saturday night.
Charles Moose. another indian. was
with Sam. He also fell through the
Ice and had a narrow escape. He
managed TO pull himself out Of the
river and continued on his way to the
agency. where he reported Sans
death. There is little likelihood of the
body being recovered.
Sam was a graduate of Carlisle COLI
lege. He was 2S years old and un-
married.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1908-01-18

A fve-story factory building. occu-
pied by the Ca-ruthers-Jones shoe
company and either firms at 2640 Lo-
ct.st street, st. Louis. Mo-, was destroy
cd by fire Tuesday morning. The loss
is 100000.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1908-01-18
In Duel to Death.

Pietro Saroochi. an iron worker, and
wife Deina fought a duel to the death
at Oakland, Cal. He was armed with
a large butcheknife and she with a
razor. After battling for fifteen or
twenty minutes the husband finally
slew his wife and cut his w throat
expiring on her dead body.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1908-01-18

Two boys who escaped from the
state reform school at Piankiataf
were trailed to a point six miles north
by the city marshal and his newly
acquired bloodhounds. The chase
proved a failure. hut when darkness
closed around the boys in the evening
they were glad to get back to the
school.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1908-01-18
BonestceI STOPS GamblIng.

Bonesteel is the latest town ia
South Dakota in which the lid" has
been securely fastened or All the ga
loon men have been notified that in
future gambling In any form will not
De tolerated, and that violations Of
the order Will result In SWIFT nrosecu-
ions.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1908-01-18

A resolution providing that trust
companies may be admitted to full
membership in the New York Clearing
House association on a 20 per cent
basis was unanimously adopted at a
meeting of the association Monday.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1908-01-18
Russian picttcrs .s-rcs.cl.

The Russian secret pnlice Monday
twenty persons in connection
with a plot to blow up the residences
os Gen. Kaulbars. former governor
general of Odessa, and Gen. Boufal,
the present governor general.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1908-01-18
BRYAN Makes Denial.

William j. Bryan denied that his
d~aughter, Ruth. is estranged from her
husband. rs there any foundation for
the story" Mr.. Bryan was asked.
None Whatever" was the reply.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1908-01-18

The pope has appointed Cardinal
Francesca to be project of the index.
The cardinal is considered to be raac-
sionary In his tendencies.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1908-01-18

The board of control of athletics
Monday night decided to Withdraw the
University Of Michigan at once from
the westerh conference.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1908-01-18
celebrate Golden wedding.

Mr.. and Mrs. Q. d. Minis. lincoln
county pioneers with a host of friends.
celebrated their golden wedding Sat
urday. They were married at Hustis-
ford. Dodge county. Wis Jan. II,
1858.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1908-01-18
wanted for MuSder at Midland.

Gov. Crawford has granted a rcqui-
sftion on the governor OF Missouri for
Harry Brooks. wanted for the killing
OF Carl Linder at Midland about a year
aso.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1908-01-18

Tuesdays quotations on the Sioux
city live stock market follow: Ton
beevss, $5.25. Top hogs, AS.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-06-24
ThIRTEEN-YEAR-OLD POET,

Frank Taylor IL, son of DIR. Frank
TAYLOR. formerly of this city. but
now of Spokane. Washington, has
written the following poem to his
grandfather, l. l. Fleming. of Pine
River township. Owing to the youth
of the author and the manner in
which he treats his subject we pub
lish the same:
DEAR OLD MICHIGAN.
O. Michigan by thy lake bound shore
NV heart for the is running Ger
| was born between thy waters blue
And oft before have l thought of YOU
Thou art rich in minerals fruit and
grain.
And In iron ore Michigan has the name
Your apples are delicious and sweet
And your peaches cannot be beat
You have large fields of wheat and rye
With cities and towns located near bv
You also raise barley, oats. sugar
beets and corn
In such a land am proud was born.
| will not go back on the old state
Because in the whole country you
have no mate
l never saw very much of You
And only one of your lakes so blue
As was born upon thy strand,
hope TO 9 on the same old land
And be laid between thy waters blue
Where can always eb with you.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-06-24
ANTI.TUBERCUL OSIS MOVEMENT

There is world wide movement
now well under wav to exterminate
tuberculosis from among men. This
nation is represented by the National
A ssociation for the Study and Pre-
vention OF tuberculosis and this state
is represented by The Michigan State
Association for the Prevention and
Relief of Tuberculosis
Last January the State Association
appointed DR.. Brainerd to organize a
local committee for his work The
committee consists of DR.. L. N.
Brainerd. Chairman: DR. j. ~ Dav.
Secretary and Treasurer Rev. ]. NJ
Wolfe. W. A. Bahlke and Mrs. J. w.
Capel. Other towns and cities in the
state will have their ommitees.
This movement is to be an educa-
tional crusade teaching the people the
causes and the nature of tuberculosis,
and the measures to be taken to avoid
ii. Public lectures, and exhibitions
and literature will be the means used
to educate the people.
1t is desired to enlist the public in
this work. and to have as manv join
the organization will do so. To pro-
vide the funds necessary to pay the
expenses. etc. the mem bership fee
has been fixed at $l.00 per year
The local committee will, as soon
as practicable, give their initial lect-
ure
The State Association was in session
at Grand Rapids YESTERDAY. June "a,
devising a plan of work.
The international Congress will
meet in Washington on September 81
to October 12 next
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-06-24
Eric Brown, Who Disappeared,
Was Drowned.
lis BODY is FOUND
Had Left Port Huron In Boat on Fatal
Day With Companion Bound For
corunna, Ont.-Compan.on Reached
Shore, Then Disappeared.

Port Huron Mich. June 2S.-The
mystery surrounding the strange dis
appearance last November OF Eric
Brown. a young Englishman. who sud-
deny dropped out OF sight after start
ing in a row boat with chum from
this city to Corunna, Ont, where the
young men lived, has been cleared up
by the finding of fioater in the river
near Marysville by two Indians from
Walpole island Articles found In the
pocket of the dead man showed con
clusively that 1t was the body or
young Brown.
proma was twenty-three years old.
and first made his appearance In Cor
unna with a companion, stating that
he intended locating in Port Huron
with a small business. The young
man made frequent trips to this city
In a row boat, and late In November
he brought his compsnion with him.
They started back in the boat togeth-
or. and that was the last ever heard
II.
name was not learned, landed In Cor
unna safely, but disappeared and has
never been heard OF since.
Relatives OF the missing man, who
live in a small town near Liverpool,
sent representative TO this city In an
effort to find him, but all efforts were
futile. II was believed that he had
wandered away to some other part OF
the state
Coroner Falk found letters in the
dead mans pocket. dated Liverpool
and addressed to Eric Brown, which
showed that the body was that OF the
missing English lad. Relatives In
England will be notified of the find
ing.
1t is not believed that Brown was
murdered. but that the boat in which
the two lads were rowing capslzed
and. in order not 10 be suspected oil
dealing foully with his friend, the
other one fed.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-06-24

Detroit Mich Iune 20.-Secret
Service AGENT German has discovered
complete counterfeiting outfit at
Clinton street Part OF the outfit
was buried in the yard. and the resi-
was found in the house The officers
have been searching for such an out
III since the arrest of Fred Morneou
end Fred Paquette. Spurious hall
dollars have been passed on the street
cars since last February. and the de
partment has been busy trying to
trace them. Fred Paouette has Ions
record ~ q counterfeiter.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-06-24

lothian Allen came very near losing
the sight of his left eye Saturday. He
was driving nail into a hard wood
board when he struck it CHANGING blow
causing it to fly from the wood It
struck Mr.. Allen just below the left eye
infiicting a sharp wound. Had the nail
struck just half an inch higher Mr..
Allen would have undoubtedly lost his
eye as the nail penetrated quite deep in
the flesh
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-06-24

Cascasweet is for babies and chill
dren, and especially good for the ills so
common in hot weather Look for the
Ingredients on the bottle. Contains no
harmful drugs. Sold by Chas. Rhodes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-25

Continued on Page Eight.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-25
LOCKED HIS KEEPER IN.
Then David j. Thomas, Insane Man.
Escapes Clad Only in Shirt.

David j. Thomas. a hopeless lunatic.
confined at the state asylum, efuded
his keeper this morning at o'clock and
made his escape from the institution
clad only in his shirt. Up to 2 o'clock
this afternoon he had not been cap
tured.
When the keeper entered Thomas
room this morning the patient seized
him and wrenching away his keys
darted out the door and locked 1t be-
hind him. Thomas ran out of the build
ing on to the grounds and escaped in
the darkness.
The escaped prisoner is described as
being 40 years old, feet inches high.
Dark complexion, sandy hair, thick lips.
He keeps repeating the words: "Addick.
Ind all the time. He had no clothing
on at the time he made his escape but
shirt.
Thomas was sent here from Emporia.
He is hopeless lunatic, but the asylum
officials state that he has never been
regarded as dangerous. They expect
to capture him inside Of the next few
hours.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-25
DOGS FIRST ARREST.
Dona Captures a Burglar When Other
Police Failed.

New York, March 25.-Dona, one
OF the recently acquired police dogs,
is credited on the blotter of the Park
vile police station with her first ar
rest. The victim gives his name as
John Thompson, and is charged with
burglary.
Thompson was walking along a
street in the Parkville district at 8
o'clock in the morning with a bag ov-
er his shoulder. He saw a policeman
and began to run. The officer fol-
lowed him, but was distanced. as was
a second policeman who took up the
chase. This officer whistled for Dona,
who was prowling in the bushes near
by. With an answering bark the dog
took up the chase and after a few
moments caught the fugitive and
ran between his legs. Thompson
went down in a heap and only gained
his feet to be tumbled over again.
Then Dona standing over him and
growing held him until the breath
less officers arrived. In police court
Frederick Hartman, contractor,
identified as his property a quantity
of carpenters tools found in the bag
which Thompson carried.