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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1908-06-27
viii Welcome Former Citizens.

1t is learned that in almost all the
smaller cities of the state prepare
tons are being made for the annual
Homecoming gatherings affording for.
mer residents an opportunity to re
turn to the places of their carlicr en-.
vironmont In many of the cities
preparations are being made to cello
brate the event on a most lavish
scale with .peakcrs of national repu-
tation as drawing features.
With floral civic industrial and
comic parades the business Mems as
soCiation of Fort Atkinson is formulat-
ing plans for a Homecoming cOntinu-
Ing three days, beginning July ,. Port
WASHINGTON will spend four days in
celebrating, beginning with July ;.
Excursions will be run from several
cities. including one from Milwaukee.
Black River Falls will celebrate July
20 to %. many of the arrangements
being in the hands of the local Grand
Army post, one day being set aside for
the old soldiers, when a parade and
campfire VIII be the order OF the
day Watertown expects still larger
crowd than in former years on the oc-
casion of its annual Homecoming, Au-
gust ., because Of the fact that the in
terurhan line from Milwaukee, to that
city is promised to be in operation
by that date. Stevens Point is inviting
her former sons and daughters who
have sought other fields for their en-
deavOrs to make merry in the old
town August to 8. In several other
cities preparations are being made for
like festivals
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1908-06-27
Lived to Be 1O7 Years.

New Richmond. Aunt Kitty iiefT
ron died at the home of her daughter.
Mrs. Grace inland, in Erie Prairie,
aged 1O7 years. She could get about
almost to the last She was born in
County Mayo, ireland, and came to
this country in 1855, landing in Milwau.
kee and she lived at Whitewater.
Wis, for a time She was a resident
Of St Croix county 43 years
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1908-06-27

Manitowoc.-Eyery frst-class post
office of the state is to be represented
in the mailmen's organization which
will hold its annual convention at Osh-
kosh July 4 and for which elaborate
arrangements have been made. Ed
ward c. Zander of this city is presi.
dent and is busy with preparations.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1908-06-27
Surke Out for Senatar-

Green BaE-Assemblyman Timothy
blrHe announced his candidacy for the
state relationship from the Second dis
tsic3 . r.lsconsin.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-04-30
NOTED INTERPRETER DEAD.
Alex Rencounter, Historic Characte
of Northwest, Passes Away.

Alexander Rencounter, famous as
an Interpreter and guide, is dead at
Lower Brule from a stroke of apo
plexy. ALEX" knew every foot Of the
Missouri valley country from St.
Louis to Fort Benton, and his
services in the old days were in great
demand. He acted as guide and in
terpreter for Father De Smet on that
missionary's second visit to the Sioux
nation. In 1866 he accompanied Gen.
w. F. Sherman and Gen George Sully
on their trip up the river, when they
located the site of the agencies and
forts from Yankton to Fort Benton.
He was official Interpreter for the
entire Sioux nation at the discussion
of the treaty which coded the Black
Hills strip to the government and
opened the way to the gold country.
Alex counted among his personal
friends John Lawler. general manager
of the Milwaukee road, whom he as
sisted during the negotiations for a
right of way to the Missouri river
Having from early youth associated
with white people Mr.. Rencounter had
lost nearly every trace of Indian &C
cent and mannerism, and was the
most progressive of the older element
on the reservation
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-04-30
TO ENLARGE POST.
Special Agent Of the Government In
vestigates at Fort Meade.

Special Agent Of the Government In
vestigates at Fort Meade.
Special agents of the government
are now at Fort Meade, where they
are investigating the surrounding
country in view Of the expected en-
largement at the post. One Of the
first requirements for making Fort
Meade brigade post which Secre-
tary Taft has practically promised. is
the acquisition of more territory, and
it is the plan to secure enough to give
the post one whole township. The
brigade post entails three regiments
and necessarily many more buildings,
and it is estimated that the total ex-
penditure, if such change is made,
will be more than 100000. While no
definite statement of the governments
intention has been made. it is general
ly accepted that the present visit of
the agents is forerunner of the brig
ade post and a much more important
army reservation.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-04-30
STATE CLAIMS ESTATE.
Appeals From Courts Order to Pay
MINING Stock Assessments.

Appeals From Courts Order to Pay
Mining Stock Assessments.
The supreme court of South Dakota
has been called upon to decide a
question that is unique in the annals
of the state 1t is whether the funds
belonging to an estate without legal
heirs, and hence the property Of the
state, can be diverted to liquidate the
private debts Of the deceased. debts
that are not obligatory Over a year
ago John r. Wilson, the well known
attorney, died and left all to his wild
ow, who survived him but a few
months She died without heirs and
the state at once claimed the estate,
which was worth several thousand
dollars. Recently some mining stock
assessments fell due and the admins
traitor, Judge John H. Burns, was or
dered by the county court to apply the
inheritance to this. Judge Burns and
Attorney General Clark have taken an
appeal and will e1risavor to keep for
the state the money and property left
by the Wilson's.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-04-30
To Build TWO New Schools.

Contracts have been let for two new
school buildings at Washington
Springs. One is to be a public school
building. It will be of pressed brick
with sandstone trimmings and will
cost S25,934 Work will commence at
once. The other will be seminary
building to replace the one recently
burned. The first story will be Of
granite. The balance of the structure
will be of pressed brick with sand
stone trimmings. It will cost $20,840,
and is to be completed by the last of
September.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-04-30
Urge Unoin Depot.

If Watertown does not have hand
some union depot for four, of its six
lines of railroad before another year
it will not be the fault Of the Business
Mems union, which is camping on the
trail Of the proposition with a deter
mination that has a record of winning
out Letters have been written to the
officials of the Great Northern, Chi
cago Rock Island & Pacific, Minneap
oils & ST. Louis, and South Dakota
Central railroads, asking that repre-
sentatives be sent here on April 80 to
meet the business men and discuss
the proposition. The st. Louis and
the Rock Island have plans drawn, it
is said for a 100000 union station
for these two roads.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-04-30
PROTEST OF SOME AVAIL.
indians Gain Several Points in Regard
to Schnasse Opening.

indians Gain Several Points in Regard
to Schnasse Opening.
The Indian delegation which went
to Washington to protest against the
provisions Of the bill opening a por-
ton of the Cheyenne River reserva-
ton to settlement, evidently gained a
part of their contentious.
They evidently failed in their pro-
test against the opening of the strip
across the north line of the reserve,
but secured modification reducing
this in part They evidently failed
also in their effort to keep the rest of
the reservation closed for twenty five
years. They did not gain their point
in regard to mineral lands being held
for the benefit of the Indians; double
pay for school lands. annual distribu-
ton of land payments and several
minor points
Now that the bill for the opening
has passed the senate and no doubt
will pass the house. the question as to
when settlers can get upon the lands
is the vital one. AS the government
geological department is to make a
survey and decide as to mineral lands,
that will extend the time, and with
the slow-moving machinery of the
government it is not very likely that
anything will be done before the fall
of next year at the best, If not later
period.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-04-30
TO GET PETERANs' MEDALS.
Volunteers Who Fought In Philippines
Will Get Decorations.

VIII Get DECORATIONS.
Of interest to all members of the
OLD First South Dakota Volunteer in,
1antry, and also to other soldiers who
fought in the Philippines in the war
with Spain, is the following extract
from letter received by George H.
Bancroft of Watertown from Senator
Robert J. Gamble:
desire TO give notice to the Off
GERS and men Of the First South Da-
kota Volunteer Infantry, and to those
OF other Spanish-American Of Philip
pine war regiments, that, In pursu-
ance to an act of congress approved
June 20, 1906, bronze medals are be-
ing prepared with suitable device, to
be presented to each of the several Of
ficers and enlisted men and families
OF such as may have died, who having
volunteered and enlisted between
April 81 and Oct. &c, 1898, under the
calls of the president for the war with
Spain, and who served beyond the
term of their enlistment to help sup
press the Philippine instruction. and
who subsequently received an honor
able discharge from the army of the
United States, or who died prior to
discharge"
Watertown sent to the front the ia
nous III" company of the First South
Dakota Volunteer infantry. Fifty of
the survivors of the company are still
living in the city and will receive
medals
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-04-30
DELAYS HERD LAW VOTE.
County Board Names Referee to Count
the Names of Petitioners.

the Names of Petitioners.
The application OF the homestead
ers of Lyman county for writ CT
mandamus to compel the commission
ers Of that county to submit the herd
law proposition on the petition pre-
sented to them last March has result
ed in the appointment of referee to
count the names presented and pass
upon its sufficiency. This means de-
lay and makes the homesteaders all
the warmer in their, contention.
Their suit was pushed on the plea
that they desired to secure the vote
at the same time with the June pri-
maries and save the expense of a spe-
cial election. The delay probably will
prevent this. The county commission
ers say that if sufficient petition is
presented to them in time to present
the matter at the November election
they will put the matter to vote, but
they are opposed to action at special
election.
The homesteaders feel certain of
carrying the day if they once get a
vote. and they say they want protec-
ton for their crops this year.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-04-30
TO MANAGE CORN PALACE.
Executive Committee for Mitchell Gel
ebration Is Elected.

The new corn palace executive COM
mittee of Mitchell elected the follow
ing officers for the big festival next
fall Sept. %, 20, 80, Oct. 1,2 and 3:
President, William M. Smith; vice
president, l. w. Seaman; secretary,
L. j. WEIGH; treasurer, ]. T. Morrow.
Mr. Smith has charge Of attractions,
Robert Burns of the, advertising, I. w.
Seaman Of the county exhibits. John
Michels of the buildings and the dec
orations, J. H. Davis of the transpor-
tation.
The corn palace will be much i'm
proved over 1907 and many other
features added to make the agricul-
tural benefits for the state of better
character The attractions will be Sc
cured at an early date.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-04-30
BAR STREET CARNlVALS.

Mayor and City Council Declare
Against That Class of Shows.
No carnivals or street shows will be
allowed in Watertown the coming
summer, according to an agreement Of
the mayor and city council. In this
they are backed up by the business
men of the place, who unanimously
declare the average street carnival a
common nuisance They assert that it
is not large enough attraction to
draw people from beyond the regular
trade district Of the community;
booths are frequently set up that run
in direct opposition to some local mer-
chant, and in the end the show COM
pany pulls out of town leaving the
streets torn up and dirty, and mem
DRY of carnival week one that the city
calls UP with no particular pride.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-04-30
JUDGE DIRECTS VERDICT.
Railroad wins $4,000 Damage Suit
Brought by Former Yardmaster.

Judge Garland Of the United States
court, in the damage suit instituted
by William G. Mcconnell of Sioux
Falls against the Omaha Railroad
company, after a trial lasting about
two days, directed the jury to return
verdict in favor of the defendant rail
road company, and this was done.
Judge Garland based his action on the
federal statute in such cases.
Mcconnell sought to recover dam
ages in the sum of $4,000 from the
railroad company for the loss of leg
while he was acting as yardmaster in
the Sioux Falls yards of the company.
The attorney for Mcconnell states
that an appeal will be taken from the
action Of Judge Garland, and that the
status of the state statute regarding
eontributory negligence will be estab-
lished as the result of the appeal.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-04-30
TO OPEN scHANAssE COUNTY.
Big Territory Will Be Offered to
Settlers.

Watertown is rejoicing over the
publication OF the following telegram:
IS. X. Way, WATERFOWL, S. D.:
Passed bill opening reservation in
senate to-day practically as reported.
Robert J. Gamble"
This means the beginning of the
opening of an empire covering over
100000 acres to which Waterfowl is
the front door.
AS passed the bill provides for the
opening of a strip eighteen miles wide
and fifty miles long west from the
Missouri river at lie Beau. The west
end of this strip connects with a strip
running north and south thirty-six
miles wide and 100 miles long, extend
ing from the Cannon Ball river in
North Daota to the Cheyenne river in
South Dakota, and including in this
state practically all of Schanasse
county
An idea of the size of this territory
which the bill opens for settlement is
gained when it is remembered that
the State Of Connecticut could be set
down in it and there be enough left to
make half of Rhode Island. But one
acre OF the South Dakota land will
raise of its own strength of what
three acres of the worn,out New Eng
land farms now produce.
That it will be quickly settled is an
assured fact both from the limited
amOnnt of government land left for
demonstrating and because of the ease
with which this new territory can be
reached.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-04-30
TO INVESTIGATE LAWS.
WooIerowers VIII See Whether There
Is Need of Amendment of Statutes.

Following a most successful conyen-
ton of the Northwestern Stock Grow
ers' association at Belle Fourche, a
meeting of the Belle Fourche Wool
Growers association was held. The
principal theme Of the meeting was
the adequacy of the present laws gov
erning the sheep industry in this
state and some possible amendments.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-04-30
GAN ADMIRE OWN COFFIN.
Relatives of Aged Indian Buy Him a
Bier, to Have Ii at Hand.

Bier, to Have It at Hand.
Two Sioux Warriors have just Wis
tied the town OF Presho. west of the
Missouri river, for the purpose of
purchasing a coffin for all Indian who
yet is in the land of the living. The
two warriors belong on the Rosebud
reservation, and made the long jour-
ney to Presho for the purpose of pur-
chasing the coffin for an old Indian
seventy-seven years old, who Is ex-
pected to die in the near future. His
relatives and friends decided to take
time by the forelock and procure a
coffin in advance SO it would be handy
when the sick man breathed his last.
He thus was given an opportunity to
inspect and admire the coffin in
which he will make his trip to the
happy hunting grounds
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-04-30
SMALL BANK CLOSED.
Sioux Falls Institution Is Driven Out
of Business.

Some local excitement. resulted from
the closing of the doors of the Central
Banking and Trust company of Sioux
Falls, which for, some years had been
carrying on banking business. II. H.
Natwick, president Of the bank, talked
freely in regard to the affairs of the
institution, and stated there was no
cause for uneasiness on the part of the
creditors of the bank. which was one
of the smaller institutions of Sioux
Falls.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-04-30
RED HAWK WEEDS WIDOW.
Mira. Waik-With-lrons is Aged Bride of
Venerable Indian.


One of the interesting events in so
ciety" circles on the Crow Indian res
ervation recently was the marriage
of Red Hawk, venerable Sioux In
dian, and Mrs. Walk-With-Irons, a
Sioux Indian woman. The groom is
sixty-nine years of age, while the
bride has seen the passing of sixty
winters and summers. Both nave
grown children and years ago attained
the distinction of being grandfather
and grandmother. The event was
considered of great importance among
their brethren, and after they had
been pronounced man and wife in ac-
cordance with the rites of the white
mans law hundreds of friends gath
cred at their home and celebrated the
wedding in the most approved reser-
walton style.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-04-30
Lightning Kills TIE 80.

Paris, April 24.--James and Thorn
as Trimm, aged fifteen and twenty
two, respectively, were killed by light
ming at their home ct Ammonia ASra;:iisfisa yesterS
day. They we're standing at the win
dow when the bolt struck.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-04-30
injured il Bal Game.

Annapolis, Md, April "a R. n.
Aronson. member of the Harvard
baseball team, is at the naval hospital
with a fractured skull, sustained dur,
ing the game played with the mid
shipment yesterday afternoon.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-04-30
a pnssihle Reason.

.Y see that ancient Alexandra was
infested with tramps.
"Wonder whV2"
We'll. the town had extensive lipra-
ry facilities. you know.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-04-30
Killed BY j Eall..

Sault Ste Marie. Mich, April 2s.sz.3
While working on a barn, John Cron
Of Dafter fell from ladder q dis
lance of fourteen feet and was in
stantly killed.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-04-30

Washington, April %. Arguments
in favor Of the presidents program
for four battleships consumed most Of
the session of the senate yesterday.
The senate passed a bill appropriate
ing 100000 for a. survey of an inland
water route from Boston to Whining
ton.
The business of the house proceed
ed yesterday at rapid gait, despite
the fact that the Democrats forced six
roll calls. Over 1000 pension bills
were put through. the largest batch Of
the session. a bill also was passed
providing for the protection Of life
on navigable waters during regattas
and marine parades. tx
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-23
A SER oIAL STOR ~
By H. D. Pittman,
Author of the Belle of the Blue Grass
Country"

dow left Darrall to think it a bit, while he
also considered the matter Marguerite sitting anx-
ious and SILENT watching them both.
IL cannot see my way clearly" continued OAR
rail- slowly, as if communing with himself "Of
course if l cannot help him, 1 need not hinder
him. Yet-here is a matter of principle involved.
Can 1 in duty to myself remain silent? Col.
Steae represents that phase of the question to
which l am unalterably opposed. And am COM
mitted to the other side. In the heat of contro-
versy, if l go into the at all, questions
may be propounded which may embarrass me to
answer without antagonizing Col. Steale"
"Ah, 1 see, you will have to finish your law
course with a course in politics; learn how to
evade" said the Judge.
ITO equivocate? Never, must always perform
my duty, as 1 see it, without faltering If 1 am
ever asked embarrassing questions, must answer
truthfully."
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-23

lately returned to my native land after an absence
of ten years, that l must confess ignorance on
many matters Of grave Importance. l have only
spent portions of two summers in Kentucky, and
am less acquainted with the affairs of the common
wealth than with national affairs. If it is not
asking too much would really like to have some
explanation" looking from one to the other of the
gentlemen present.
Don't ask" pleaded Mrs Randolph. ut is such
old story"
Perhaps it is absurd to ask, butt would
really like to know something of this cause, to
which my husband is perhaps about to commit
himself" answered Marguerite wistfully.
mot at all absurd 1t is natural that you
should want to know, for the political cauldron Is
boiling now in Kentucky as it has never boiled
before. The points at issue very serious, and
if 1 am not mistaken, you will hear great deal
of it, before the summer is over"
"Then l am all attention. You will pardon
me if now and then 1 ask question"
ASK many as you please" Marguerite then
settled herself to listen.
"You have known, of course, that for some time
past the financial affairs of the civilized world
have been in terrible state of disorder"
7 bova
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-23

"You can at least go with me tomorrow to the
barbecue and perhaps make little speech? Cross
no bridges until you come to them. When the
questions are asked, be guided by your own con-
scientious convictions Here's my hand in token
of my appreciation of an upright, honest poll
tician, even in embryo"
ooh, most righteous Judge" exclaimed Margue-
rite her cheeks glowing, and her eyes petraylne
deep interest as she listened, pressing her nus
hands hand in token of her approval.
MEANWHILE" continued Marguerite hesitaung'
at would like to be informed somewhat concern
ing the nature of these questions. nave 80
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-23

"The great cry of the people then was for
money; more money; and their great burden was
debt. By way of relieving this burden. the legis
lature, in 1S2O-21, chartered the Bank of the Com
monwealth whose business it was to make more
paper money and spread it broadcast over the
state.
Creditors were required to receive this money
in full payment of debts at its face value It was
not long therefore before they had to take choice
of two evils. Receive at full payment one half
the value of the debt, wait two years and take
the chance of losing all by the bankruptcy of the
debtor -
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1908-07-30

! g We have adva nee calls for over
), 900 graduates to be furnished
the coming year. phe ne eigi
hour Law, going into effect next
March, has created = shortage Of
about 10000 telegraphers on the
railroads of the United States.
Positions paying $50 to $50 per
month to beginners absolutely guar
anteeed under . $3.50 bond.
This Institute is the largest Of its
kind in America aud is under the
direct supervision Of railway officials.
Enter at any time. Write for ful
details.
NATIONAL TELEGRAPH INSTITUTE,
Cincinnati, Ohio.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1908-07-30
f0iEI il0JI



Rev. Grant Hughes filled his ap-
peintment at this place second Sun
dap evening.
Miss Alice Griffith has been visit
ing relatives in this neighborho, d.
Rufus Terry, who has been tor the
past two years in Chicago, Is at home
on a vacation Of two weeks.
Tom Griffith and family attended
church here Sunday,
The hay crop in this neishbof.
hood was very sorry this year.
The Ladies Missionary Society
met at Mrs. Tom Grifith's Saturday.