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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-11-27
RAPE CASE BEING HEARD.
The Court Room is Crowded to Hear
the Unpleasant Features of
This Case.

Monday afternoon when circuit
court convened the court room was
crowded to its utmost capacity with
, men who were drawn thither by the
case which was to be heard at that
time. Fred West was charged with
the crime of rape on the person of
Rosa French, a young girl Is years
of age, who lives in the southern
part of the county T. j. Spangler APP
pears for the state and Preston &
Hannett for the defendant.
The greater portion of the fore
noon was spent in securing a jury,
and over thirty jurors were released
from the case before the necessary
twelve were found. 1t was 4 O'Clock
when Clerk Cattrell swore the men,
bers for the jury.
The following jurors are listening
to the evidence: F. r. Sand, j. Jor-
genson, j. G. Dodge, j. c. Burns, f.
A. Sagan, VIM. Erpenbach. Phil
Crampton, A. j. Buss, Knute John
son, Curt Michel, E. L. Bridge. G..
A. Carlow.
Miss French was accompanied into
court by her relatives, and was the
first witness on the stand. She told
her story as brought out by the
states attorney. and it was consider
ably enlarged upon when Attorney
Preston commenced the cross exam
ination on behalf of the defendant.
Miss French answered the questions
oftimes hesitatingly and with con-
siderable embarrassment as the Ques-
tions propounded by the attorney
were quite direct, and ELECTED the
information that she yielded. The
crime of rape in this case is ap-
piled because of the age of the girl.
For two hours she was on the stand,
and the greater share of the time
her Eyes were downcast, and her
answers to the questions were given
in such a low voice that she would
have to be asked over and over again
so that the answer could be heard by
the jury
When court resumed Tuesday
morning the father, mother and
brother of the young girl We're placed
on the stand to corroborate the state
ment that she attended a party in
the neighborhood on the night in
question and that she was in the
company of West
At this juncture States Attorney
Spangler sought to introduce a con-
fession of West concerning his part
in the affair, and Attorney Preston
made strong objections to it's intro
duction. The jury was excused from
the room While the arguments we're
being made. The court permitted
the confession to be heard by the
jury. Sheriff Cook and Deputy Plot
ner testified to the statement made
by West to States Attorney Spangler
concerning his associations with
Miss French, and Justice Markham
testified to the admission made by
West to his mother, which occurred
in Justice court last summer.
While this evidence was being in
PRODUCED Attorney Preston offered
objections to questions and
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-11-27
he made his cross-examinations very

he made his cross-examinations very
rigid.
AT 2 o'clock the state had finished
its testimony and the defense rested,
after placing Virgil Boyles on the
stand to testify as to certain langu-
age not being used by Deputy Plot
ner in his testimony, and Mrs. Far
ley, who stated that she did not
have any conversation with young
West in the sheriff's office in the
vicinity of Justice Markham.
The attorneys started in on their
pleas to the jury and Judge Smith
gave his instructions to the jury
late in the afternoon.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-11-27

Mrs. ZelIa Nuttall. the archaeologist,
was making some excavations in Mex.
leo. The Indians were removing the
earth some distance from the point OF
excavation i'll the customary manner
that is. on II piece of coarse cloth tied
between two poles. stretcher fashion,
carried by W. Indians This method
seemed rather laborious to Mrs. Nut.
tall. so she ordered several iron wheel
barrows from the city. When they
arrived she turned them over to the
foreman after explaining to him what
they were for aud how to use them.
Next day when she visited the work
the Indians had discarded their print
tive parihuelas and were using the
bright new whcelbarrows. AS each
barrow was filled with earth 1t was
picked up by two Indians. one using
the handles and the other the wheel,
and carried TO the place where the
earth was to be deposited. All efforts
to get the indians 10 use the wheel
barrows properly failed, and they kept
on carrying ti!a2 until the work was
finished
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-11-27
To Digest
the Food

Bile in the intestines is as important to diRes-
ton Is are the gastric juices in the stomach and
bile is only supplied when the liver is in active
condition.
The serious and chronic forms of indigestion
ere cured by DR.. A. w. Chase's Kidney
and Liver Pills because of their influence on
the liver causing a good flow of bile to aid
digestion and keep the bowels regular, there
By preventing fermentation of the food, the
formation Of gas and all the disagyeeable symp-
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". Chase's Kidney and Liver Pills did more
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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-11-27
Success.

If you are earning less than
$500 per month, the Toland Bus
mess School guarantees to increase
your salary. There are more Toland
graduates employed, more in the en-
ploy of one firm, ten firms, or one
hundred firms, and more earning
from $1,000 to $4,000 per year can
be shown by ALL OTHER SCHOOLS
IN SOUTH DAKOTA COMBINED.
Let us send you the proof. Students
enter at any time. REMEMBER,
WRITTEN GUARANTEE OF POSI-
TON TO ALL WHO EXCEL. All
graduates now employed. For free
catalogue add. Toland's School,
Sioux Falls, S. d.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-25
EARLY MORNING FIRE.
The Damage VIII Amount 10
 About S9oO.

D One of those mysterious fires which occur now and then in this city called the department early this morning to a block at 715 North Main street, owned by w. w. North The stores effected by the blaze were those of N Newbert, the grocer, and William Provilitis, a barber. The fire was discovered by Patrolman John Brickel, who saw the blaze in the grocery store. knowing that the barber was ac- customed to sleep in the rear Of his shop the patrolman broke into it to warn Provilitis, but the barber was missing. The department ar rived quickly and in short time the Burton street firemen had a stream on the blaze. The damage amount ed to about $900, Newbert figuring his loss about $500. Ridpath s news store also suffered little from water.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-25
YOU STOLE MY
 LITTLE DAUGHTER. i"
Feeble Old Father Accuses J0-
 seph Ross.

New York, Aug. 25.-"Where's my little daughter. you villain?' cried fee ble old Philip Magreno to Joseph Ross You've stolen her away. And where's my money?" and he sprang at the young mans throat.
 Ross had just come down the steps of his home. BOP East One Hundred and Fifth street, to go to Orange. N. J., when the old man, who had been watching the house nearly all night, ran and seized him.
 q want him arrested" cried Ma greno to Policeman McGowan. He has my little daughter hidden somewhere"
 Magreno said he lived at 5 Prue street. Orange. and that his sixteen year-old daughter Marie had been gO- ing out with Ross.
 "She went out with the young man two days ago" said the old father, "and she never came back. Then looked around my house and missed $250.'
 Ross was locked up.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-25
MAN UNCONSCIOUS
Found By Wife jD Room With
 Escaping Gas. ..

William Mansfield, aged 26, made an unsuccessful attempt to end his life Sunday afternoon at his home on 60 Scovill street. He was lying on bed in a room where the gas was turned on when his wife broke open the door and found him in an uncon- scious condition. It was only the prompt work of Dr Brennan that saved his life. Mansfield who lives with his wife and four children in the Leaventhorn block on Scovill street has been out of work for some time and it is thought was Respondent. Sunday afternoon his wife went call ing leaving her husband and the chil- dren at home. It was then that Mansfield planned suicide. He called all the children to a front room and ordered them to remain there, quiet, until their mother returned. Going to his own bed room he securely locked all the windows and the door He even stuffed up every hole through which air might happen to come. He then turned on the gas.
 Mansfield's wife returned a little sooner than anticipated and it did not take her long to realize that some thing was wrong in view of the melancholy condition her husband had been in. She lost no time in breaking down the door. The room was full of gas, Mansfield being on the bed in a serious condition. It is said that the man would surely have lost his life had not the gas jet been on a quarter meter as there was very little gas coming out when Mansfield was found.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-25
LETTER IN BOTTLE
Waterbury Men Received Dissive
 in Answer From North Wales.

Thomas Farrelly and J. BrackeI, both popular residents of this city, who recently returned from tour through Ireland, received letter to- day which may lead to romantic marriage between the two Water bury men and a couple of Welsh heiresses.
 When leaving Ireland MT Farreily suggested that they put a note In bottle, cork it tight and throw 1t into the sea just for fun; somebody might pick it up and correspond with them. They did so, writing on the slip of paper request that the md CT of the bottle write to Messrs T. Farrelly and J. Bracken, 19 School street, Waterbury, Conn, U. s. A.
 They didn't give the thing much thought since, although they have asked each other if there was any likelihood of hearing from it, but neither was very hopeful and the ln- cident was almost forgotten when the postman handed letter to Mir Farrelly and on opening it he was surprised and pleased to see that It had reference to the bottle thrown overheard from the Lusltana Ill Queenstown harbor on June Z. It read as follows:
 Glasgoed, Dyffryn, North Wales,
 England, Aug s, 1908. Messrs T. Farrelly and J. Bracken
 Gentlemen: The bottle thrown overheard the Lusitania landed at this little village in North Wales, un- broken. The paper which it con tained is safe in my possession. Should you care to have it let me know and I shall be pleased to send 1t to your address.
 This much of the letter is written in plain English, but the rest of lc with the exception of the name and address of the fair writer is Tn Gaelic, and has been translated by William Morgan of Washington ave nue, one of the best known Welsh men in the Naugatuck valley, as fol- lows:
 Forward back line to me, . Whether young or old you be-"
 Then the Welsh maid falls, back upon prose and states: Good may come from this writing, provided We can come to an understanding. The Welsh women are full of love and should you prove to be worthy men they would cheerfully impart a share of it to you"
 The letter is signed Miss Elizabeth Evans, Glasgoed, Dyffryn, North Wales, England.
 It is evident that there was long letter in the bottle, and it might be added that the letter contains few lines not printed herein. The girl is a daughter of a wealthy shipbuilder and has travelled some in this couE- try. Perhaps this is true, but it wouldn't be any surprise if she is some playful school girl who picked up the bottle on the Welsh coast and decided to drop letter to the jokers who set it atloat But it is not being taken that way and in all probability Mir Farrelly and probably MT Bracken, too, will soon make aE- other trip across the Atlantic.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-25
TIMELY ToPICS

S. NJ. Schneer has unredeemed arti- cles for sale at low prices if not cal- led for by September 10.
 Try some of the coffee from the Direct Importing Co at 151 Bank street. Highest grade berries.
 Special sale at Mailhiot's for to- morrow. Handkerchiefs, underwear, corset covers, etc.
 Fire sale now going on at M. Sachs, 239 South Main street. Goods are going to be cleared out at any price.
 Mems and women's suits at the Union Credit Clothing Co.'S at prices lower than ever. Ladies' linen suits s2.79.
 Honest wear shoes at Connecticut Boot & Shoe store for every day or dress occasions at easy prices.
 A big sale of blue and white enam- el ware is on at Reid & Hughes. See their special skirt offer.
 The Hallet & Davis Co have sev- eral used instruments that are put at very low prices.
 Upson, Singleton & Go have a big line of school suits that are reduced just at the time you need them.
 The C. Thatcher Co will set up a range with piping and warrant 1t for s22.5O.
 Try some of the Helmann Brewing Co.'S PalIida or Alpha ale for a re- freshing drink.
 Get a pair of Holczer's Never Rip shoes for the boy before school opens.
 Arthur F.. Benson can help you furnish your home if you want good furniture at a low price.
 Children are always pleased with Dodge's shoes. He has the kind that gives a proper fit.
 Miller & Peck have two specials | in black dress goods that are gen. uine bargains. 4Sc and s1.I0 a yard
 The Model Market sells Sinclair Co.'S independent beef which gives everyone a ehanse to buy at low prices
 The English WOOlen Mills Co rem nant sale is a great bargain event Choicest woolens made up in suits
 Bargains in four Wednesday al the Public Market. Pork Joins IL a pound. pot roas,s Sc to I2e.
 Ziglatzki-Marks has all kinds O stains. varnish and paints for you floors. dust layers, etc. Special stamp offer for tomorrow | patrons at the Hub Grocery store Good butter at 25c a pound.
 The Waterbury Business ColIegl | introduces then ost modern method for training pupils for business 20 | sitions.
 Specials In bamboo porch screens | rufaed muslin curtains and Holland window shades at Grieve. Bisset | Hollands
 4 Schools shoes can be purchased a low price at J. c. Jackie q Sons | Bank street
 | Jones. Morgan 6 Co are shovinl then CIV fall Knox hats SIR sn opera hats. ss to ss. More bargains in Curran's after inventory sale. Look up the value announced for to-nurrow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-25
ALEXANDER BEAT CLOTHIER.

] Newport, R. l., Aug 25.-Alexan- der of New York defeated Clothier of Philadelphia, the former cham pion, and Wright of Boston won his match from Emerson of Chicago, ill the semi-finals of the all corners na- tional tennis tournament to-day. Alexander and Wright will be in the finals tomorrow. The score of the first game was 7-5, 7-5, GA and of the second game 6-2, 4-6, 7-5, 6-3.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-25

TIME HAVING elapsed the following pledges will be sold at private sale if not called for by the 10th of Sept, 1908: No PATS. watch and chain, Feb 12.'0S; No 1230, watch, Jan 29, '0S; No 2477, watch and chain, Feb IS. '0S; No 2212, watch, Jan II, '0S; No 2165, micrometer, Jan 6, '0S; No 143S, watch, June 2s, '0S; No 2197. watch, Jan 3L. '0S; No 1534, diamond ring, Oct 9, '0S; No 1928, opal stick pin, Sept 16, '07; No 2174, watch, Dec 27, '07. Many other bargains on hand Come in and see them. s. M. Schneer, Jew eler, 198 s. Main st.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-25
Funeral at Lutzchena.

Heidelberg, Aug 25.--Announce- ment is made that the funeral ser vices and the burial of the late Baron Speck von Sternburg, German ambassador to the United States, will be held at Lutzchena, the family es- tate, near Leipsic. The day of tho funeral has not yet been fixed. The Baroness von Sternburg has received telegraphic messages of condolence from friends in all parts of the United States and Europe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-25
v.u.s.ria..

First Deaeou--Our new pastor muM he q vegetarian.
 Second Descon-why do you think sos
 First neaesn-There doesn't seem to be any meat fn his sprmons.-Phiie- delphIa Ledger.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-25
Rst.inn In the NurserY.

Mamma" said her boy, T just made a bet
 ''what was itf' she asked.
 q bet Billy my cap against two shoe buttons that you'd give me a penny to get some apples with. You don't want me to lose my cap. do youT'
 He got the penny.-Philadelphia In auirpr
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-25

FOR SALE-At bargain, passen- ger Cadallac touring ca,, just com pletely overhauled. like new; guar anteed in perfect condition. reason for selling want larger machine. 5. NJ. SchIeer, jeweler, 19s So Main st. 6-25-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-25
Machine Needs Repairs.

Moscow, Aug 25.-The Zust ma chine, one of the contestants in the recent New York to Paris automobile race, arrived here to-day. The ma chine is badly in need of repairs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-25

FOR SALE-Thirty-five big chick ems, five species, one year old; 45 this years raising; 4S young chick ems. weeks old. Inquire Mrs Mary McCue, 1090 East Main st. S-25-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-25

HOUSE FURNISHINGS For sale cheap, including Magee range. Must be sold at once. Apply 3O6 North Willow st. S-22-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-25
co,s, soresires.

There's 10 use talking about it-a chronic disease ls an expensive thing to have
 That depends Mine never cost nc snything~
 ~Whzt's yccr trozbieF
 -RleptQmaais --<1svsland Lesd<z.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-25

A BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY-For sale, neat, light, lucrative busi- ness, wen established, on one of the principal business streets, together with valuable lease. hold; approxi- mate price $8,000. Part of pur- chase price can be paid on install- ments. III health cause for selling. Address D, Democrat office. 824-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-25

FOR SALE-Between 1000 and B. 900 tons of ice cheap if taken at once, delivered or at house. Henry Stackman, 21 East Main. / S-22-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-25
WANTED.

WANTED-One or two young girls to room, and board if preferred, in private family, large furnished front room., Address Board, Democrat office. S24-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-25

swheE 6 man wants an excuse.~ said Charles Kingsley. the devil viii sooz q him with a Eood one"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-25
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-One Ideal 200 egg in cubator, 200 chick brooder, used one season, 100 spring chickens. 25 spring ducks. Inquire of Fred Fox. Pearl Lake. S-24-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-25

FOR SALE-Young stock and one COW. H. A. Norton, Wolcott, Conn. R. F. D. No 1. S-24-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-25
Try a Democrat Want.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

LOST-$10, either in gas office or on Center st yesterday. Finder will receive reward If returned to Demo- crat office. S-25-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-25

TO RENT-Four room tenement at Is Hayden st, adjoining Scovill ME Go. Apply J. H. Cassidy, 95 Bank st. r.... S-S-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-25

TO RENT-Tenement of rooms and rooms, flor light housekeep- ing. Inquire S6 High st: rent req sonable. S-24-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-25
TO RENT

TO RENT-5 big rooms on No Riy- erside st, also 5 rooms on Fenn place, both near West Main st, all Improvements. Inquire 50 Grand st. S-24-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-25

ATTENT TION DEN IT'S Is We have everything in this neigh borhood except a dentist. We have the ideal quarters, over Polls en- trance, to rent. Now occupied by Moriarty, who is moving into new store down stairs. Inquire at Mori- arty's, TAT East Main st.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-25

TO RENT-Tenement of five rooms at 22 Spencer ave, all improve ments; also one of five rooms, all Improvements, at 133 North Elm st. Inquire S. A. Weinstein's store, 66 South Main st. S-4-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-25

TO RENT-5 rooms, second floor, 68 Vine. four large rooms, second z floor, 93 Wood; all fine condition with all improvements; rent very low. It will pay you to move. See me quick. w. R. Price, 16 Willard st. S-13-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-25

WANTED-The address of Rose A. Dunigan. Please send address to Mrs Fannie Eaton. 40 Cambridge St, Cambridge, Mass. S-22-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-25

TO RENT-Five rooms, improve ments, ? Granite st; rent reasona- ble. Inquire on premises. S-22-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-25

TO RENT-Tenement of ;ooTs, at corner Scovill and Spring sts. h. quire of Attorney William Ken nedy, 95 Bank st. 5-25-1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-25

TO RENT-Tenement of rooms, first floor, Improvements, 59 Fuller st. Inquire on premises. 5-2s-tf
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-05
MERCHANTS EXCHANGE
MAY BUY BANK SITE
Directors Favor Purchasing De-
funct California Safe Deposit
and Trust Company's Lot

At the suggestion of E. j. lie Breton,
receiver Of the California safe deposit
and trust company, the directors of the
merchants exchange have considered
the feasibility of purchasing the lot of
the defunct institution at California and
Montgomery streets upon which to
build an addition to the merchants ex-
change building. The directors are in
favor of acquiring the property, but
state that they can not entertain such
a proposition at the present time on
account of the present debt of the
exchange. Several of the members are
in favor of the purchase and believe a
way may be found to finance the deal.
Since the realty market has begun to
resume Its former activity the real
estate dealers have begun to figure on
finding a purchaser for the safe de-
valuable pieces of property in the finan-
cial district. The depositors have fig
.ured ever since the bank closed its
doors that the sale of the lot would do
much to increase their dividends.
. LIE Breton places valuation of $780,
600 upon the property: He is of the
opinion that If the sale of the lot is
delayed he will receive his figure, and
argues that If sold at the present time
the property would bring only about
$500, 900.
There are two mortgages upon the
property, aggregating s500,0 held by
the treasurer of the state. to secure
funds that were held in trust by the
defunct bank. Should the property
would be those whose funds were held
in trust by the bank. The lot is 6S:9x
1876. The present building is valued
at about $4,000.