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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-05-08
WAS EXPREssMAN
PAL OF BANDITS?

Columbus. Ohio. May 4. The st.
Louis express on the Pennsylvania rail-
road, that was held up last night ten
miles west of Pittsburg. arrived here
today 40 minutes late. The crew con-
f1rmed the story of the holdup by two
men at Walkers Mill and of the BAN
dts escaping With four sealed bags con-
tanning the mail. The crew says a num-
ber of express packages and a quantity
of gold bullion were taken, but do not
know the value of the property. The
Adams Express company refuses to
make any statement.
Noah II. Roshon, express messenger,
says two men entered his car east of
Walkers Mill and covered him with
frevolvers. Then they tied him with
ropes they brought with them and ritled
the car. AS the train approached
Walkers Mill where it does not stop,
the robbers pulled the signal cord and
made their escape when the train
slowed up.
Messenger Roshon was taken in
charge by the local management of the
express company when he arrived
here and is being sweated. There are
some features of his story With which
the officers are not satisfied. They are
trying to get at more details of the rob
berry.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-05-08
FLAG GIFT WON'T
HELP w. w. ASTOR

London, May 2-william Waldorf
Astor's gift of the Chesapeake's flag
and the buge which sounded the
charge at Balaklava to an English mu-
scum, arouses mixed comment. The
Interpretation put upon it, in American
circles, is that this ex-American has
gone out of his way to snub his former
countrymen.
The grateful thing. of course. would
have been to present the flag to Amer
lea and the bugle to England, but MIR.
Astor's peculiar character is not built
on those lines. He saw an opportunity
to emphasize his new allegiance at the
expense of the old. and he did it in the
most offensive way possible
If, however. he expected to promote
his well-known social ambitions at the
hands of the king he has made a seri-
GUS mistake. The powers that be in
this country. whether at court or in
Downing street. understand quite well
that to confer peerage in this gentle
man would, perhaps, do more after this
episode to weaken their cherished en-
tente cordiale with America than any
other small mistake they might make.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-05-08
CONTRACT IS LET FOR
HURON ABERDEEN LINE

Huron, S. d., May 5--.rhe Huron Gas
and Electric Railway company has let a
contract for the survey of its proposed
line from Huron to Aberdeen. Cross &
Mack. civil engineers Of Minneapolis, re-
ceived the award The line has already
been decided upon between Huron and a.
point in Sphinx county, about midway be-
tween Lake Byron and Dolan, from which
place the contractors will survey into Abb
erdeen. Immediately following this, the
right men will secure privileges
along the line and as people in this city
and Aberdeen and at intermediate points
become interested in the enterprise, it is
thought that no serious difficulty will be
encountered in the right-of- way. Huron is
becoming much interested and will give
every encouragement possible to the en-
terterprise.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-05-08
KAISER CUTS IN ON
A DIPLOMAT AGAIN

London, May 5. = The Berlin Core
spondent of the Standard says: The
kaiser again has interviewed in another
nations diplomatic appointment, but
this time in a more emphatic manner
than he did in relation to DR.. David
Jayne Hill, American ambassador des-
ignated to Germany.
DIR. Fritjof Nansen, the Norwegian
minister at London. recently resigned
whereupon the Norwegian government
proposed to promote NJ. DeDitten. its
minister at Berlin. by sending him to
London. The kaiser objected and made
his views known to Norway with such
emphasis that the latter was obliged
to acquiesce or risk serious disturbance
to her amicabe relations with Ger
many. which she could not afford to
do
tDitten will. therefore, remain IN Ber-
lin and j. Irgans. secretary of legation
at London, will succeed DR.. Nansen."
There is no confirmation of the STAN
dard's story from other quarters.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-05-08
TWIN OF HARTJE
CASE ON TRIAL

Bridgeport, Conn. May 4-The trial
Of divorce proc -dings of Henry ]. Lord,
wealthy poultry raiser of Trumbuli.
Conn. and Kansas City. against his
wife, Emanuel Augustine Lord. In
which their negro coachman. Harry
Cameron. Is named as core. pondent.
have relatives and friends in New York
city. where they lived for short time.
were married April 2. 1902. Mr. Lord
alleges his wife was guilty OF impro-
prieties with the coachman on divers
occasions at their handsome country
introduced addressed to Cameron, and
claimed TO have been written by Mrs
Lord. in which she used NOSE endear-
ing terms. Custody of 4-year-old
daughter 10 asksd by Lord.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-05-08
MERRY WIDOW" BUGS
ARE PEST IN INDIANA

Evansville, Ind, May 2.-sanitary
Officer Freeman Moss. of this city, has
discovered the Merry Widow bug.
The bugs are the queerest ever seen in
this part of the state. They have inn
mense wings and protuberances on the
tops OF their heads. The bugs have
been worrying the family of j. l.. An
gel. in upper Fourth street. for several
days.
Sanitary Officer Moss was called to
the Angel home to make examination:
OF the bugs and found thousands of
them standing on their hind legs and
each trying to cover the head of the
insect nearest. Thoughtfully, Moss
stroked his chin and finally said: ..It
is. sure enough. the Merry Widow"
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-05-08
100 TONS OF PIRATE
FISH DESTROYED

Watertown, S. D.. May General c.
H. Englesby has received word from
the federal bureau of fisheries, at Man
chester, Wis, that a shipment of pike
will be sent from that hatchery to
Watertown within a few days to be
used in restocking Lake Kampeska.
The government first intended to send
perch for the lake. but as this body Of
water is now well stocked with that
fish the order was changed to what Is
known here as wall-eyed pike Prepar-
atory to the reception of the new fish
the lake has been seined for the last
two weeks for the removal OF gar, carp
and buffalo fish. that would prey upon
neighborhood Of 100 tons of the pirate
fish were removed in the two weeks
operation. and 1t is now believed that
no lake In the northwest is so free from
objectionable fish as Lake Kampeska
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-05-08
ASSAULTED GIRL
AND ESCAPED, But
NOW UNDER ARREST
Webster Hotel Man Charged
With a Most Revolving Crime
Against Young Girl.

Watertowi,. S. D.. May 2.-After an
exciting chase through eastern South
Dakota by the officers of two coun-
ties Emil Meyers, landlord of one of
arrested last night at Marshall. Mimi.
and is being held awaiting the arrival
of the sheriff OF Day county who will
take him back to Webster to answer to
charge OF criminal assault upon 13-
year-old girl of that town. 1t is
charged that the father of the victim
discovered the man in his Nalliany and
administered severe punishment on the
spot, although Meyer is man weigh
ing over 200 pounds. The enraged faith
er then went for an officer. but before
they returned Meyer had escaped from
the house. secured a team and left town
In the direction of Watertown. The
officer started in pursuit at once, but
missed their man. and when he reached
this city learned over the long distance
telephone that the fugitive had cut
ncross the country toward Waubay,
evidently making toward the North
western line to Tracy.
Forced Passage on Train.
Th" last Northwestern train east had
left by this time, but the officers tried
to get ride on the night M. & st.
L.. passenger which was tempora rily
dsinS the Northwe stern tracks between
here and Marshall. but We're refused
Meyer, however, reached the track in
time and tagged the train near Good
win, and forced the conductor to take
i'm on board despite orders TO receive
no passengers while the train was rum
DING over another ccmrany's tracks.
Meyer seemed to think himself safe
when he had gotten as far away as
Marshall, and left the train. but was at
9nce arrested by the police who We're
on the loollout for him.
The accused is a man 80 years old
and the feeling against him at Webster
IS NerN bitter.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-05-08
MRS. GOULD DENIES
DIVORCE RUM0RS


New York. May LIN a statement
today at the Gould home. Mrs. Frank
Gould said:
This is the first statement 1 have
made since the newspapers began to-
manage my affairs two weeks ago. The
band and myself--suits Of which we
knew nothing
The truth of the matter is that Mr.,
Gould went away for rest. He is ini
Hot Springs. / have been in communi-,
cation with him almost daily since heI
left
His home is here 1t is open for
him If he cares to come to it,
In response to question about their;
being reconciled. Mrs. Gould said.
"Reconciled? Why there was nothing
to reconcile. Our relations are not inl
the least strained. All the stuff that
has been printed about interviews with.
me and my husband has been rot
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-05-08


Pierre S. d., May 6.-Articles of in
corporations filed with the secretary OF
state for the last week of the month OF
April are:
Alaska Clay Work Co. Alaska, 500, 900;
Bijou Amusement Co.. Aberdeen, $4,000:
Cincinnati. Kentucky. Virginia Railroad
Co. Huron, s5,ooo,oO0; the Carlton Co,
Pierre, s25ooo0; Gazette Mining Co, Pierre,
S50,0GO: Ocean Transportation Co., Pierre,
100000: Bunsen's Smokeless Furnace Co.
Pierre. Sl.0O0,00O: Central Mobile Car Sign
Co. Huron, S.0oo,000; ST Louis Amortza-
ton and Guarantee Co.. Huron, 500, 900;
Virgil lodge Isl, l. o. o. f.. Virgil; Capi-
tai Homes Investment Co.. Pierre s25, ,ooo
Kentucky Realty and Trust Co, Huron,
1000: Rustlers Golf club. Sioux Falls,
$4,000 the Indiana Mobile Car Sign Co..
Huron, 100000; Turin Basin Valley Land
Co., Howard. $4,000; Farmers Grain and
Mill Co., Yanlston, s20000 the DIR. Munson
Electric Medical Co., Pierre, 100000.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-05-08
PLATTE WILL ENTERTAIN
DISTRICT EIREMEM

Platte. S. D.. May 1.-The local citi-
zens are rapidly completing prepara-
Mons non for the firemen's picnic. which
vi VIII be held at this place on May q,
% and 80. All the Volunteer fire de-
partments of this district will be repre-
sented by teams and some very inter
esting and exciting contests between
the various teams and individual mem
bers OF the teams will take place. The
business men have subscribed the
be held here, and in addition have
raised funds to offer as prizes to the
winners Of the various contests. Elab-
crate preparations will.be made for the
entertainment of the hundreds Of fire
men and others who will attend tho
picnic.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-05-08
COMPLAINTS ON
MILK and CREAM
RATES ARE HEARD
Railway Commission Reserves
Decision Until Meeting of
Interstate Commission

Sioux Falls, S. D., May 5-Various
matters occupied the attention Of the
members of the state board of railroad
commissioners during their regular
monthly meeting. which has Just been
mission in Sioux Falls
Complaints had been filed with the
board from several points, in reference
to excessive rates being charged by the
railroads on shipments Of milk and
cream. The regular meeting of the
board was the time fixed for a hear
ing In regard to rates on milk and
cream.
After giving the matter some consid-
GRAFTON and listening to statement by
Mr.. Stenwell, of the Redfield Cream
cry company, the board decided to post
pone further consideration of the mat
ter until the latter part of June The
postponement was due to the fact that
hearing on milk and cream rates is
to be held before the Interstate Com
merce commission at Chicago, on June
~, and the result of that hearing will
determine the questions at issue on
these products in South Dakota
Wheaton Will Attend
number Of the northwestern states
will be represented at the hearing be-
fore the Interstate Commerce commits
sion, among them South Dakota, which
will be represented by Professor A. H.
Wheaton, a we'll known creamery ex-
pert, and also by the railroad commits
sion.
The meeting of the commission which
has Just been held in Sioux Falls was
attended by Commissioners ID. II. Smith
and George Rice; Attorney p. w.
Dougherty and Secretary w. H Stan
ley.
The railroad commissioners have
been officially advised that the Great
Northern and the Chicago & North
western railroads have both consented
to the construction of n track connect
ing the lines of the two companies at
Huron matter which had been before
the board for some weeks.
A complaint was made to the board
by the business men of St Lawrence
to the effect that the Chicago &. North
western Railroad company had taken
the telegraph instruments out of the
depot of the company at ST. Lawrence
leaving the residents without tel egra oh
facilities. The railroad company had
installed in the depot q composite tele-
phone connecting With the town of Mls
Ter. and the residents of ST. LaVres4ce
can use it free of charge for teIepl!on-
ing telegrums to Miller, and the COM
nissioners let the matter rest there
The people residing along the Chi
cago. Milwaukee q st. Paul railway
between the towns of Reliance and
Aennebec. in Lyman county. havo filed
a petition With the board asking that
the railroad company be required to
construct a sidetrack at point be-
tween the two towns. The board has
taken up the matter with the railroad
company and will take official action
at q later meeting
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-05-08
CHICAGO COUNTESS
TO SEEK DIVORCE

Vienna. May 4.-That she may we'd
an English politician. Countess Gizycki,
who is daughter of r. w. Patterson,
of Chicago. now is reported to be deter
mined to seek a divorce in America.
The determination to make America the
battle-ground for the divorce suit is all
legged to have been reached afto- it was
found that obstacles to a continental
divorce We're almost insurmountable
The difficulties between the young peo-
pie reached their acute stage some two
months ago. and there is no indication
Of cessation of their troubles The ar
rival of q brother Of the countess.
scheduled for Monday, is awaited be-
fore any further steps are taken
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-05-08
CHICAGO POLICE
OFFICER ON TRIAL

NJ. Collins. former chief of police, and
Frank u. Conerford, former police at
torney, charged with using the police
force in politics commenced today in
the criminal court.
The specific charge is that the defend
ants conspired by causing policemen
to engage in political work against
Mayor Busse in favor of Mayor Dunne.
Comerford is acting as his own attor-
ney. The defendants requested the In
dictment be Quashed and a motion for
a bill OF particulars. both of which were
oyerruled. The selection of a jury II
being made.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-05-08
CONNIE ssloNERs CONSIDER
COUNTY SEAT PETITION

Wheeler, 5. D., May Tt will be de-
cided by the board of county commits
slohers i'll session here this Week whetll-
CT any one OF the three towns of Platte
Geddes or Andes has sufficient names
Iii the form of petition to entite such
town TO appear Oh the ballot as a can
dldate tor county seat honors.
If there are insufficient names on any
OF the petitions the work of securing
new petitions Will begin at once AT
the present time Andes and Geddes are
making the most active contest for
place. Platte remaining in the back
ground, but the latter town has by
no means lost its aspirat tions to be the
seat OF government of Charles Mix
county
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-05-08
SUIT BY EAMES
DIVORCE SEQUEL
Opera Singer Seeks Personal
Effects Retained by For-
mer Husband.

New York May 1.--Iinama flames.
the Well known opera star. has filed q
complaint in the supreme court of New
York against Julian Story. from whom
she was divorced a short time ago. to
recover a large amount OF PERSONAL
property which. the diva says. belongs
to her. although still retained by her
former husband.
During the divorce proceedings. 1t isI
said Nine. Eames and her husbandl
made stipulation that he would de-!
liver the personal effects belonging TOT
her at his houses. . Places Des Etatsl
Unis, Paris, and at VallOnbrosa. Italy.
The understanding is said to have been
from the Italian house by August last
year and from the Paris house Novem-l
ber last. Nine. I;ames now complatns|
that the goods never have been deliy-
cred to her. although repeated delnands
have been made, and that her former
husband has now converted them To-
his own use. She further asks Il judg-
ment awarding her the goods or their
value, which is estimated at 100000.
The goods which Nine. Games is seek
ing to recover include many artistic and
unique curios and souvenirs. among
them being five water colors grand
piano, many Japanese. Arabian Per-
sian and Moorish ornaments, rugs and
vases, the bronze statuette Awaken
ing" number of Sevres busts and
landscapes. studies: etc. Mime. Ealnes
also asks for the return of all her wear
ing apparel photographs books. and
personal belongings, as we'll as of q
large amount of household furniture
end lo;ic-a-orac.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-05-08
UNDESIRABLE cITIzEN'
BANISHED FROM A0ME

Viborg, S. D., May 7.-Banished from
the town because he threatened the
life of another man. was the penalty
administered to Jacob Anderson who
had for some time lived at this place.
warrant was sworn out for Ander-
son by Albert Apland who claimed
that the former had threatened his
life. Justice Hanson decided that the
defendant was of no benefit to the
town and gave him two hours in which
to make his exit. never to return. An
derson obeyed the order at once.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-05-08
STORM IN BLACK HILLS
KILLS YOUNG STOCK

Deadwood, S. d., May 2.-Snow.
wind and frost did much damage over
the Hills country yesterday to young
stock that was too tender to endure
the exposure, and in the neighborhood
of Spearfsh the fruit crop has suffered
irreparably Snow fell to the depth of
one and two feet in places and the high
winds piled it in drifts, and this with
lowering temperature proved too
much for the young calves. which died
b>,h h1,r
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-05-08
INDIAN MAIDENS
EXCEL WHITE GIRLS


Chamberlain. S. D.. May c.
The comparative skill and Prov
ess of the American girl and the
Indian maiden We're put to the
test when the basketball team
from the Indian school went over
to Oacoma and played fast
game with the high school bas-
ketball team from that place.
winning by score of 10 to 9.
They have also defeated the
white girls in game in this
city and are now ready to play
with any aspiring team within
100 miles of Chamberlain. The
dusky maidens who play the
game are lined up as follows:
Daisy Robinson, center: Flora
Claymore. Mabel Sezire, for
wards; Hazel Bresver, Eunice
Williams and Dolly Colone,
guards.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-05-08
KAMMEL GUILTY
OF MANSLAUCHTER
Eight Jurors Favored Convic-
tion for Murder-Compro-
mise Verdict Given.
KAMMEL POISONED WIFE
Aged Prisoner Not Affected by
the Judgment of a Jury of
His Neighbors.
KAMMEL POISONED WIFE

Miller, S. d., May 4.--'rhe jury in the
kammel murder case returned ver-
dict this morning after celebrating for
10 hours of mansaughter in the first
degree against the 70-year-old defend
ant. -Four ballots Were taken. the jury
standing eight for conviction. as
charged, and four for acquittal.
Judge Boucher sentenced tho prisoner
ing him two months in which to make
application for a new trial. and also
permitting an application for bail.
kammeI's Crime.
The crime for which Gustave Kam-
mel stands convicted was committed
Near this city in the month of Decem-
Der when his wife. from whom he had
recently separated, was found dead, and
q son who lived with her was very sick
with symptoms of poisoning.
An examination of the dead wOman's
stomach by chemist revealed large
quantities of arsenic and several cir
husband under suspicion. 1t was
known that he had sought to have her
sign papers transferring title to prop
ertS which he was seeking to sell. and
he had repeatedly made remarks tend
ing to show that he would be pleased to
have her die so that he might not be
hampered by her opposition. With the
money which he was to receive for the
sale of his land he was planning a visit
that this disappointment cmbittered
him until he was rendered desperate.
Gustave l<ammel is now past 10
years of age and with sentence of
two to ten yeacs it is unlikely that he
will outlive his term of punishment.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-05-08
LONG TERMER BROKE
JAIL AT CHAMBERl AIN

Chamberlain. S. D.. May John
Sysinger broke out of the county Jail
stole from near the place of detention.
made his escape to the prairies where
he abandoned the -ony. 1t is thought
he had assistance. He was being held
here under stay of sentence upon con-
viction of a statutory offense while un-
der sentence for Il period of l5 wears.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-05-08
IOWA TANK LINE
ENLARGES FACILITIES

Huron. S. d., May 5.-,rhe Iowa Tank
line, which has been doing lucrative busi-
ness in this city for sometime, has de-
cided to erect two immense storage tanks
here. H. c. Wicks. proprietor of the line,
while here Thursday, decided to make this
one of the principle distributive points in
this part Of the country and 1t is expected
that the two tanks to be put in here i'm
mediately will cost between $500 and
$1,000
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-05-08
SCRiVEN COMPLETING
INDIAN ALLOTMENTS

Dallas, S. d. May 2--John scriven,
United States allotting agent for that
portion of the Rosebud Indian reserva-
tion which is included within the limits
of Tripp county. just west of Dallas,
has resumed work for the season and
Will as speedily as possible complete
the work of locating the Sioux Indians
Nrkn wisi1 te~ r1sEaill in T1,i1p ~ .nty.
When this is done the surplus In
dian land in Trip county. amounting
10 about 100000 acres. viii be opened
for settlement by proclamation of Pres
dent Roosevelt
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-05-08
FIRE ON EXPOSITION
GROUNDS At NORFOL u

Norfolk, Va May IA fire on the
night destroyed several colonial build.
ings and was checked within so feet;
Of the largest states exhibit palace. The.
Michigan building was considerably.
scorched. The financial loss was not
great.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-05-08
loWAN ELECTED PRINCIPAL
OF BRlDGEWATER SCHOOL 6

Bfidgewater. S. D.. May THE board
OF education of this city has employed
Professor H. e. Miller, Of Clarmont.
Ia, as principal of the public schools.
Miss Harriet Stephenson, Of Faulkton
S. D.. was engaged as first assistant
principal. thus completing the corps Of
Instructors
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-05-08
LockHART WILL TRY
FOR STATE SENATE

Pierre, s. D.. May John Lockhart
OF this city, Is to be pushed by the
stalwarts OF Hughes county as the
candidate for the state senate from the
district composed of the counties Of
Hughes. Hyde and Sully.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-05-08
EDITH MADso Wins
HIGH SCHOOL CONTEST

Yankton. S. d.. May THE annual
high school defamation contest was
won by Edith Madso, who will repre-
sent Yankton in the sixth annual state
contest here May IS.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-05-08
RuLiNe ON plvoRcE

Chicago. May 7.-Judge Bail, of the
superior court: today decided that
year after divorce in Illinois cannot
.be recognized by the laws Of Illinois.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-05-08
ARMOUR NEWSPAPER
CHANGES EDITORS

Armour. S. d.. May 5-The Armour
Herald. edited by w. Il. Dawson the
past two years. has been sold to
Mathews and Hagen.