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The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-10-15
MRS. HAMS DEMANDS
$50 A WEEK ALIMONY

New York, Oct. S.-The application of
Mrs. Claudia l.. Hams for $50 a week ALI
mony, 1900 in counsel fees, and the Gus
tody Of her children, pending the trial OF
her suit for divorce from Captain Peter
C.. Hams, jr., was filed in the supreme
court in Brooklyn.
Captain Hams is awaiting trial on a
charge OF having murdered William Z.
Annis at the Bayside Yacht club in Au-
gust last. Following the shooting, Captain
Hams declared that Mrs. Hams had made
a confession to him involving Annis.
Counsel for Mrs. Hams also submitted
to the supreme court an affidavit made
by Mrs. Hams in which she is believed to
have denounced this confession as having
been obtained by threats and in which
she is believed to have reviewed. the ac-
tions of herself, her husband, and Annis,
leading UP to the killing of Annis.
The affidavit, however, was not made
public, Justice Carr declaring thai he
would permit no inspection Of the paper
until he had given his decision on the APP
plication. The decision is not expected for
several days.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-10-15
HELEN GOULD STILL
HAS RAT TRAPS HER
FATHER USED TO SELL

New York, Oct. 12.-Helen M. Gould,
although possessed of millions, is not
ashamed of the act that her father,
Jay Gould, once made his living by
peddling rat traps. She showed that
plainly when she ook delight in ex-
hibiting to the members of the pres
bytery Of Westchester county, several
OF the traps her father had used to
lay the foundation for the big family
fortune. Miss Gould keeps them in her
beautiful home, Lyndhurst, at Irving
ton. Though that home is filed with
expensive works OF art, they do not
appeal to her as strongly as do the
rat traps that formerly constituted part
of her fathers stock In trade.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-10-15
GOVERNMENT RESPONDS
ORDER FOR REMOVAL
OF INDIAN REMAINS

Pierre, s. D., Oct. 10.-Some time ago
the war department at Washington is
sued an order that the bodies Of many
famous Indians, which have been in
the cemetery at the Standing Rock
agency for years, should be moved to
either Keokuk, Ia, or to Bismarck, N.
ID. The Indian relatives became great
ly excited owe the possible removal
of the great departed chiefs, and APP
pealed to Miss Mary c.. Collins, OF
Little Eagle, who is held in great es-
TEEN by the Indians on account of her
many years service as a missionary
among them. Miss Collins in turn app
pealed TO Doane Robinson, whose His
tory of the Sioux is acknowledged as
the only standard work dealing with
the Sioux nation. Mr.. Robinson set to
work Immediately, and was today in
formed that his efforts on behalf OF the
Indians were successful, that the bod
les Of the deceased would not be dis
turbed IL the relatives so wished, or
that IL they so desired the relatives
might have the bodies of the departed
mes taken to any part OF the Standing
Rock reservation at the expense OF the
government. Among the many famous
Indians inferred at Fort Yates are Sit
ting Bull, who ia his time was the
greatest schemer the Sioux ever had
among them; Rain-in-the-Faee, a
great warrior, and Chief Gall, the aris-
tocratic chief, whose integrity has
been the subject of many stories.
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for appointment OF a guardian who
should act as counsel for her in pro-
bate court was an extraordinary pro-
ceeding. since the establishment Of her
mental incapacity would have aided
him greatly in Defense OF the grave
charge against her.
The claim of Egan that c~onveyances
OF property were taken in the nature. OF
security to her bondsmen is not a valid
claim, as shown by his subsequent con-
duct.
Quoting directly from the opinion,
the case is summed UP as follows:
THE whole conduct OF George w.
Egan in IN case, not only shows his
unfitness, but shows that his percep-
ton of the duties and responsibilities
of an attorney rendered him an unde-
sirable associate OF the members of a
highly honorable profession, and dam
gerous for clients who may seek his
aid. N
1t has beer the aim OF the court to
elevate the character both morally and
intellectually of the members OF the
bar, and to maintain the accused long
er would be an injustice to ourselves,
to the profession and the community.
Unpleasant, therefore, as is the duty,
we must perform IT and strike from the
roll OF this court the name Of the ac-
cused, and cancel the license heretofore
issued to him."
Creates q Vacancy.
Sioux Falls. s. D., Oct. 13.-The dis
barment of Geo. w. Egan, announced
from the state supreme court today.
will without doubt cause q vacancy on
the republican ticket In Minnehaha
county, where he is q candidate for
states attorney. He was nominated
for the office at the June primaries and
won w his opponent by the largest
majority given to any candidate. The
case, with which he was connected as
special prosecuting attorney, played
an important part in his campaign,
many evidently desiring that he be
in position to prosecute, provided the
case is remanded by the supreme court
for a new trial. The announcement of
his disbarment causes much comment
here today, both from his friends and
his mi
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-10-15
FORM OF MEMORIAL
FOR "M0THER" SHERRARD

TO-. az. Ill. y .aM..-.
Pierre, S. D., Oct. 9.-Doane Robin
sons suggestion for a memorial for
Mrs. Sherrard, late matron of h chill
dren's home at Sioux Falls, Is given a
strong setting in human interest
through mis- reference to a photograph
made from a snapshot showing the
mother of the motherless' at her usual
morning duties. An infant is lying up
on her lap receiving It's morning bath,
another lies upon a pillow at her feet,
awaiting its turn in the tub, while a
blind baby Is clinging to her skirts.
This is the scene which it is pro-
posed to give expression in a memoir
ial statue, to be done under the hand
of Lorenzo Taft, the well known sculp-
tor, and the people of South Dakota
are to have the opportunity OF con-
tributing tho mites necessary to com
plete h work.
Colonel e. p. Farr, of the Pierre Ma
tional bank. has consented to act as
treasurer OF the fund.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-10-15
PRISONER Is LATE
ARRIVING AT JAIL

Sioux Falls, s.. D., Oct. 13.-The
latest prisoner to be lodged in the
Sioux Falls penitentiary is Rome Glow
err, who will serve a term of Is months
for grand larceny, committed in
Meade county. The fact that Glover
was sentenced on November 10, 1906,
and has just been placed in prison,
has become a matter of speculation
as to the reason for nearly two years
elapsiug between the time of his sen
tence and the time he was placed be-
hind the prison bars.
Sheriff Thomas Stewart, of Meade
county, while In Sioux Falls, stated
the delay was due to the fact that the
states attorney OF Meade county had
granted a stay Of proceedings. How
ever, states attorneys nave nj author
ity to grant stays OF proceedings. Dur
Ing the summer just past, 1t is stated
on good authority, Glover ~campaigend
in Montana, Wyoming and western
South Dakota with a string Of race
horses. 1t Is also stated on good au-
thority that no appeal had been taken
In the case OF Glover and that the
delay In his being placed in the peni-
tertiary was not due to hat cause.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-10-15
WIVES ARE WANTED
AT WECOTA; LARGE
MARRIAGEABLE LIST
Desirables Include Bankers and
Professional and Many
Business Men.

wecota, s. D., Oct. 9.-There is a de-
cided shortage of marriageable worn
en- in western South Dakota, n this
town in particular Is long on bache-'
lors who would make good husbands
for the girls of the ~over-supplied East.
At a recent meeting of the Bache-
lors' club, q resolution was adopted 70.
invite correspondence with all worthy
young ladies who would like to become
acquainted with the bachelors of this
community.
The list here includes several genu-
ine prizes-a banker, townsite agent,
iveryman, implement dealer, hardware
dealer. carpenter, barber. teacher, mer-
chant and stonemason.
All communications can be addressed
to the secretary of the Bachelors club.
Wecota. s. ID.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-10-15
HOLLOW HORN BEAR
OPPOSES ALLOTMENT
TO THE SULLY HEIRS
Mrs. Sully Not a Sioux Indian
and Big Chief Fights Case
on That Basis.

Gregory, S. D., Oct. l2.-It was II a
mission connected with his efforts TO
get a portion of the Sully lands that
Hollow Horn Bear, chief of all the
Rosebud tribe of Sioux Indians, visited
United States Senator Robt. j. Gam
BILE, at Yankton, the other day, n
spent all the money he tool with him,
obliging him to ask for the SIS loan from
Judge Witten, superintendent OF the
land lottery, which resulted In the
Judge handing to the big Indian chief
a crisp IS silver certificate, upon which
an excellent likeness Of his own red
self was engraved.
Old Jack Sully, the notorious cattle
r~ustler, who was shot to death in the
saddle while trying to escap from the
United States marshal and his posse
some years ago, had married a Yank-
ton Indian squaw. She moved into the
Rosebud country and laid claim to
Rosebud allottments for herself and all
her heirs. Allotting Agent Scriven was
enjoined from allotting these lands, on
the ground that a Yankton Indian had
nj right on this reservation to select
lands.
Basis Of Suily Claim.
The Sully claim is that they have left
he Yankton reservation and, having
made this their home for years, they
should be granted lands here. Hollow
morn bear wants 10 prevent THIS alIOt-
ment to the Sully family and he went
TO Yankton to see United States SEN
ator Gamble in regard to the matter.
Hollow Horn Bear is the son of Iron
Shell, who also was a famous Sioux
chief. Iron Shell was, mex to Spotted
Tail, the greatest chief Of this genera
ton. Hollow Horn Bear is now chief
of the Sioux council by election and
not by heritage.
Hollow Horn Is So years old, six feet
tall and broad. In his features there
is dignity and in his talk there Is also
dignity and sound judgment. with
out his signature, Trip county could
not have been opened. He favors it be-
cause he thinks II will bring white men
in contact with the indians and bene-
ft the reds. At a barbecue, to be held
shortly, 1t is planned for him to make
an address. explaining to the Indians
why the write man is pressing closer in
upon their reservation.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-10-15
MoRoSINI NOT REAL
NAME OF BANKER

ceived from Rome today is to the effect
New York, Oct 10.-Informatian re-
that the late millionaire, G.. F. Moro
sini, lived under false colors in Amer
lea. His name, ii was asserted by his
brother, was Napoleon Partegnazza.
The cavalier Partegnazza has Moro
sini's birth certificate. which shows
he was born in Venice, July IL 1881,
son of Antonio Partegnazza and Maria
Angela da Malta, his wife.
When he was Is years old, after the
end of the campaign OF '49, with Carl
baldi, Morosini ran away from horne.
One day on a ship going to America,
Garibaldi jokingly proposed that Ms
fame would equal that Of Morosini, a
great doge of Venice. Partegnazza said
'the generals words made a profound
impression on my brother n he
adopted the name"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-10-15
SHOOTS BROTHER WHILE
FALLING OUT or WAGON

Deli Rapids, s. d., Oct. 14.-Chris
Bach. who resides ON the George Wood
farm, about Ave miles northeast Of this
place, had a remarkably narrow escape
self and brother taking a shotgun with
them to a field. While driving along
some prairie chickens were sighted and
the brother fired a shot at them. The
report OF the gun frightened the horses,
which gave a sudden jump, causing
the brother to lose his balance and fall
out Of the wagon. AS he fell the gun
was again discharged, striking Chris
Bach just below and inside the left
elbow, the charge just missing the
bones n coming out on the top side.
three or four inches below the elbow
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-10-15
BOWEN PETITIONS FOR
CHANGE OF VENUE

Pierre. s. D., Oct, 10.--A petition is
being circulated in Stanley county ask
ing that the second trial of Aurelius
Bowen, on the charge of killing Kath-
winter. be held in some other county,
on the claim that Bowen cannot get
justice in Stanley. There was a strong
feeling against Bowen at the time of
the murder. and while nothing but cir
cumstances ever connected him with
the crime, the jury at the first hearing
was discharged without coming to an
agreement, standing sever for convic-
count of the feeling which existed,
Bowen wants his next trial in some
other county than Stanley.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-10-15
WHITE GIRL EL0PES
WITH SIOUX INDIAN

Lamro, S. d., Oct. 9.-In the quiet OF
the moonlight, Miss Lucy Lockwood, a
white girl, quietly but quickly left her
parental home In Lamro, to join her
Indian lover, Irwin Didier, who waited
outside with a livery team and car
riage. The clipping couple were rap
idly driven to Fairfax, S.. D., where
they were married by Judge Davis.
Following the wedding Didier and his
bride returned to Lamro, where they
will remain until spring, when they will
move to Didier's allotment, in the
southern part of Trip county.
Miss Lockwood formerly lived in
Springview, Neb. She came with her
parents to Lamro last March. In spite
of the protests of her parents she was
courted by Irwin Didier, a half blood
Sioux.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-10-15
WILD CAT CHASES
DOG INTO CAMP
AND rs KILLED

Bear Butte, S. D., Oct. 9.-While en-
gagged In work on their mining claims
on Bear Butte creek, Ed Dryer and
John Moberg, well known men of this
part Of the Black Hills, had an inter
esting experience with a hobcat, which
was something of a monster in size.
The first the two men knew of the
presence of the young wildcat was
when their dog came scampering back
to camp, with the wildcat in close pur-
suit. The wildcat followed the dog
until II had reached within 200 feet Of
Dryer, when Dryer fired at Ii with a
rife. His aim was true, the bullet
striking the fierce animal in the heart
and killing II 'astantly. The wildcat
was about + Feet In length.
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rs HIS PICTURE
ON THAT BILL9
LOOK AND SEE

Dallas, S. D., oct. 9.-Hollow Horn
Bear, chief Of all the Sioux, has re-
turned from an official visit to Senator
Gamble, at Yankton. The long trip
depleted his ready cash, and he yester-
day visited Judge Witten, among other
things asking through Captain Ellis
ton, his interpreter, for a SIS loan to
buy food for his squaw and children.
When Judge Witten produced a SIS bill
Elliston pointed out Hollow Horns pic
ture on It..
Hollow Horn is the only living man
pictured on United States currency.
Now Judge Witten would not part with
that bill for any money.
Hollow Horn made a famous speech
to congress in 1889, and being a hand
some big chief his picture was en-
grayed on both So and $50 bills.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-10-15
SOUTH DAKOTA THIEVES
CAUGHT AT MASON CITY
Went to Chamberlain to Regis
ster and Ron Against a
Pal Who Squealed.

Mason City, 80 y, Oct. i2.-Are John
Michalak and Geo. Jersey the long,
hunted horse thieves? This morning,
about 4 o'clock, Geo. Mcbride and a
cowpuncher by the name of #. M. Ba-
ker, secured an automobile here, and
northeast Of the city, and there located
these two men. Before the break OF
day they were placed under arrest.
A little over q year ago, Mcbride
had an entire herd of horses stolen
from the Indian reservation, about &C
miles south Of Chamberlain. Ever
since then he and the officers have
made a vain search for the missing ami
mails, but eve until the present time
were they able to secure any trace OF
them, although large rewards had
been offered.
Tuesday, Michalak and his partner,
Jersey, went out to Chamberlain to
register for the Rosebud opening. II
seems that while they were there they
ran across a man whom, 1t is alleged,
was implicated in the robbery.
Pal Was UnfaithfuI.
1t seems that during the day he
''peeched'' on. Michalak, and Mcbride
spotted the man. He secured the SER
vices OF Baker, who has had a splen-
did record at this kind of work, and
soon Michalak and Jersey were ready
to take the train. Mcbride and Baker
were right after them, and they came
on to Mason City. Here 1t rs thought
that the two men tried to evade the
others, and they walked to their farm.
Mcbride, thinking they might endeav-
or to hide the horses they might have,
Immediately went in pursuit. The ar
rests followed as above. About a year
ago Michalak shipped a car of horses
here, and drove them from here to
Manly. 1t is thought these are the
horses. Michalak claims that he bought
the horses from his father. The nine
horses here have the brand "CMB,'
which Mcbride claims is his. Both men
will probably be taken to Chamberlain
at once for a hearing. .
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-10-15
BIGGEST YEAR YET
FOR HILLS MINING

the boom days has the Black Hills seen
such activity in the mining industry
or such a generally healthy condition
of the companies that are operating,
Even with the Universities that several
have met in the past few months, the
production for 1908 will be larger than
the greatest recor the Black Hills has
ever made.
Many mining men hold that the pres
ent year will show a grand total out
put value Nof $40, 900, 900, although the
more conservative place this figure as
s., 000, 900 too high. Heretofore the best
the Hills has done for one year has
been less than 1880, 900.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-10-15
WHITE HOUSE SONG
RECITALS ARE REVIVED

Washington, d. c., Oct. 12.-Mrs.
Roosevelt inaugurated her afternoon
musicals yesterday when a small COM
'pany was invited to hear a song re-
cital by George Hamlin, OF Chicago.
Edwin Schneider presided at the piano.
The recital was held In the East room.
time as a full iedged debutante. The
program began with Hadyn's IN Thee
! Bear So Dear a Part" and included
selections from Schubert, Schumann
and Bach.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-10-15
AN ELOPEMENT IN
FASHIONABLE SOCIETY

Chicago, Oct. 10.-"You are married
So am t.
James Qulgiey Newton: of Denver,
ditorium Annex to his father, Whitney
Newton, manager of the Portland Ce-
ment company at Trinidad, Colo.I MI.
Newton and Miss Nellie Singleton, well
known in Denver and Washington So
ciety, were married last Monday even
ing at the nome of the brides cousin.
Mrs. Robert r. Hammond, 4412 Drexei
Boulevard. In a wa II Is an clone
ment.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-10-15
WOMAN KIDNAPPED THE
DAUGHTER OF EMPLOYER

Pierre, s. D., Oct. 13.-The governor
issued requisition papers to Montana
today for Margaret Bowman. This
woman had been employed by John
Ellis, of Pennington county, as a nurse
for his 5-year-old daughter.
A short time & h woman dis
appeared, taking with her the little
girl. Both were recently located at
Butte, Mont. Ellis has filed a criminal
charge there against the woman, who
will be requisitioned and brought to
this state TO answer as TO her conduct
In Kidnapping the Ellis child.
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PROMINENT LEGISLATOR
. LEAVES THE STATE

Avon, S. D., Oct. 12.-Mr. and Mrs,
Herman Wakes, pioneers of Bon
Homme county, departed Thursday fol
Arkansas, desiring a milder winter CHI
mate. Mr.. Wakes Is a former member
of the legislature, a city councilman
for many terms and for is years has
been clerk of the local school board,
Professor Will Chamberlain dismissed
the public schools for a few minutea
in order that pupils and teachers might
see these excellent people depart.
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ECAN DISBARRED
FROM PRACTICE IN
DAKOTA COURTS
Fight of Prosecutor in Kauf-
mar Murder Case Ends
in Defeat.

Pierre, S. D., Oct. l3.-The supreme
court OF this state today handed down
its opinion of the famous Egan case.
The court disbars him from further
practice in this state. The court gives
the following reasons for It's decision.
That the conduct OF George w. Egan,
after being retained by Mrs. O'Grady,
In advising her to resist tho application
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JENSEN HARD TO PLEASE;
WENT AND HANGED HIMSELF

Lake Preston, S. D., Oct. 14.-Peter
Jensen removed from his farm to town
two years ago, and was never after
ward satisfied, The idleness of town
life tired him and he grew morose and
downcast.
Last week just as the family was
about to return to a farm in Hartland
township, which had been rented for
the coming year, Jensen went to the
barn, slipped his head in a moose.
climbed to the buggy pole and jumped
off, hanging himself.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-10-15
LIGHTNING TAKES
MANS SHOES OFF

Condo, S. D., Oct. 10.-John
Understood, a farmer just north
OF town, experienced the novel
sensation of having his shoes
taken off by electricity during a
thunder storm.
He was standing by a 2x4 in
. his barn when it was hit by
lightning. The bolt shattered
the beam down to his shoulder,
when it ran down his body and
emerged from his feet. AS 1t
left, the electricity blew his
shoes off. He was paralyzed for
a time and the current left a
hole in one foot, but he was not
seriously injured.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-10-15
BEcHARD SUCCEEDS RYAN
AS p. M. AT JEFFERSON

Jefferson, 8. D., Oct. 9.--After having
acted as postmaster at this place for
the past ~ years, M. Ryan, tr., has re-
tired from the position, having recent
ly rendered his resignation. +. A.
Bechard, a we'll known resident of JEFF
ferson, has been appointed his success
sor and already has taken charge OF
the postoffice. The retiring postmaster
held the office for a longer period than
any other postmaster in this part OF
the state. tF
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-10-15
HOT SPRINGS BANK
@ WILL PAY IN FULL

Hot Springs, s. D.. Oct. 10.-J. G.
Johnson, receiver Of the Hot Springs
National bank, has sent notices TO all
claimants against the defunct bank
that the first and final dividend has
been declared. The dividend is 1913
per cent, or the claims in full with in
terest to date. Though the stockhold-
ers have lost, this record is considered
a splendid one. 1t is recalled, further,
that Cashier Horras is now at the fed
eral penitentiary in Fort Leavenworth
serving a five yea term.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-10-15
THROUGH FREIGHT FROM
WATERFOWL TO SIOiIx CITY

WATERFOWL, s. D., Oct. 14.-A
thorough stock train to Sioux City in
18 hours from WATERFOWL Is the latest
advantage secured by WATERFOWL ship
pers. This new service was inaugu-
rated Sunday and is expected to be
very popular with this section. The
train runs from Watertown to Sioux
Falls over the South Dakota Central,
and from there to Sioux City over the
Chicago e Milwaukee,.
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TREMENDOUS EXPLOSION.

Webb City, Mo-, Oct. 10.-Five hum
dred pounds of dynamite and a steam
boiler exploded last night at the
Apache Maid mine here, killing Rob-
ert c. Feland, a mine operator, George
Smith and Jasper Lee, injuring Frank
Holderby and F. Johnson, and Destroy
ing the mine buildings.