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The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-20
LAYING OF MARBLE
BEGINS AT CAPITOL

Pierre, S.. D., May IA large force
OF expert marble workers are at the
new capitol building preparing TO be-
gin the work OF laying the marble
mosaics in h corridors and v~estlbules-
A carload Of material is on the ground
and this work will be pushed forward
rapidly. .....
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-20
cEYLoNEsE TEA MERCHANT
CHAMPIONS HOME CUSTOMS

Aberdeen, s.. D., May l4.-Y. L. Tis-
sera. a Ceylonese tea merchant from
Calcutta, who is in the city in the in
terest of his Arm, took exception to a
statement In a sermon by Rev. DIR. c.
H. French, of Huron college, here Sun
day, to the effect that a COW is held in
as high regard in India as a woman,
is womanhood and motherhood held
in higher regard than in India, regard
less of the religious belief OF the peo-
pie. Mr.. Tissera is himself a member
OF the Episcopalian denomination, and
his parents were Christians.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-20
TRIED TO SELL HIS
VICTIMS STORE TEETH

Lerox. S. D., May 14--Because
he tried to sell a set Of false
teeth belonging to James Terry,
of Lenox, the man who was sup
posed to have been the victim of
a bad runaway Saturday after
noon, Richard Carr, a stranger,
faces charges in justice court
here. The charge is that Carr
slugged Terry, robbed him and
left him at the mercy OF the run
away team. Carr was seer rid
ing with Terry shortly before the
accident HAPPIER 4. Terry had
Cvertaken Can ~ the road and
the latter ha I lied and been al
lowed to ride. cry is still in a
bad condition.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-20
coRoNERs DECLARE
DEATH DUE TO BLOW

Alcester. S. D., May 1.-THE cor
oner's jury in the Ed Nelson death
case, who have had the case under adj
visement since March Is. 1903, returned
q verdict as follows: That his death
was caused by a blow or blows re-
ceived in a ~felonious assault by a per-
son or persons unknown to the jury"
There seems, however, to be a ques-
ton whether his death was not caused
by alcoholism and exposure to cold.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-20
MAKES FIRST BID FOR
GOVERNORS oRAToRY

Phillip, s. D., May 19.--This
town was the first IN the state
to make a bid for Governor Yes
sey to deliver a speech on July
4, and consequently the COVER
nor has agreed to come here and
make an address. A big pro-
gram of sports is TO be arranged
and all western Stanley county
is to be invited to hear the gov
ernor.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-20
SURVEYORS BEGIN
WEST or LEBEAU
THROUGH CHEYENNE
M. g st. L. Starts Line West.
ward to Open Up Reserva-
ton Country.

lie Beau, s. d., May 1.-THE Minne-
apolis & st. Louis surveyors are roe
ing the Missouri river today at this
point, with their camp equipment and
helpers, preparatory to running a sur
vey on the west side OF the river into
the Cheyenne reservation, which is soon
to be opened for homesteaders. Much
activity has developed in all lines of
business since the railroad announced
its intention of bridging the Missouri
and building west from LIE Beau.
The fret trainload of southern cattle
was reserved here Sunday. Another
Is due here tomorrow. These are but
.forerunners of thousands Of cattle that
are to be shipped here from Texas and
Old Nabosco this lie Beau is
now one of the greatest shipping points
in this western country.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-20
TEXAS LEGISLATURE
PASSES GUARANTY
OF DEPOSITS Law

Austin, Tex, May 14.-The Texas Leg
islature adjuorned at midnight after
having been in continuous session since
January II.
The most notable feature was the
passage OF a bin for the guaranty Of
bank deposits. The fight was ended
yesterday when the senate and house
conferees agreed upon the bill which
passed both houses and which, II Is
said. is satisfactory 10 the governor.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-20

A newspaper man once asked the late
J. X. Hudson whether he should call
him major" or general" Hudson was
q major In the civil war and was made
a brigadier general In the Spanish war,
but In the latter conflict he did not get
into active service. "Call me major"
said Hudson in reply to the question.
II was vaccinated for general, but 1t
didn't take" st@}
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-20
BEREsFoRp MAN INJURED
BY FALL FROM BATHTUB

Beresford, S. D.; May III. A. Lar
son. senior member OF the drug firm OF
Larson e. Bruehler, of Beresford, lies
in his home In a serious condition as
the result of three or more broken ribs
caused by q fall while leaving the bath
tub. The extent of the injuries cannot
as yet be determined, from the fact
that his sufferings are so great that he
has TO be kept under the influence of
opiates.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-20
GOVERNOR ISSUES
PARDON TO FoRGER

Pierre, s. D., May l5.-The governor
pardons. has issued a pardon for Philip
Van Keuren, who was sent to serve q
four year term for the crime OF for
gerry in the third degree, committed In
Lawrence county. Van Keuren has
oeen an exemplary character while In.
confinement; occupying the position as
a "trusty,'' he has filed the position
of first assistant in the office OF the
~penitentiary.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-20
NORTHWESTERN OFFICIALS
ON WESTERN TOUR

Pierre. S. D., May ia special train
carrying the officials OF the North
western railroad passed through here
at $3.50 o'clock yesterday morning. AS
usual, the railroad people give as the
reason for their presence here at this
time, the annual tour of inspection,
and while nothing as yet can be given
out for publication, there Is a well de-
fined notion hat railroad developments
are on foot, and there will be railroad
building In the near future In the sec7
ton of the state lying west of the Mis-
souri,.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-20
MAN ATTEMPTS SUICIDE
BY USE OF LAuDANUM

Aberdeen, s. D., Nay 15.-Aroused by
his groans, his landlady entered the
room of J. T. Sheldwick, a cigarmaker
employed by Sauer Bros, and found
him unconscious. Physicians were
summoned and the discovery made
that ~Sheldwick had taken an overdose
Of laudanum, with suicidal intent. The
man was taken to a hospital, and will
recover. No cause for the attempt Is
known. :
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-20
SCREAMED IN SLEEP.
ARM Is BROKEN

Alexandria, s. d., May H.
When a member OF her family
while dreaming, Mrs. w. w.
Phelps, living on a farm near
here, was suddenly awakened
and, being in a highly nervous
condition, muscular contraction
produced a fracture OF her arm.
Such an accident is rare, but
physicians attest their existence
as a matter of record.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-20

The Petit creusot, Of Chalon, France,
has just launched a submarine engine
OF destruction Invented by M, Gustave
CADET. 1t Is a radio-automatic torpedo
controlled by Hertzian waves IND Is
capable Of carrying explosive charges
varying from 300 to 800 Kilograms Ia
kilogram is equal TO about % pounds).
Such charges striking the strongest
arrnored warships would sink them in
n few seconds. The experiments proved
entirely successful. .
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-20

London women, stimulated by the
Olympic games of last summer, have
taken to the foils, and fencing Is now
the fashion. Indeed, an Official of the
Sword club holds that fencing is likely
TO have an even wider vogue among
women than men.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-20

During a performance In a variety
theater at Copenhagen a monkey named
Morris suddenly sprang OF the stage
and threw himself into the arms Of a
man In the audience. 1t was discovered
four years before.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-20

No matter how greatly other expens-
es may have changed in Japan, the
allowance for the imperial household
remains, as It has been for years, $780,
600 yen 8l600, 000) a modest amount
compared with the imperial or royal
allowances Of other countries.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-20

Official estimates state that in Brit
1sh Columbia there 10 an area OF for
est and wood land aggregating 2S5, 554
square miles. All over this extensive
area are large sections, each of many
square miles, owned or leased by
American syndicates and controlled by
American capital, The available tim
Der area OF Vancouver island alone
amounted to So 900, 600 acres,
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-20
A S1oo,ooo,ooo MORTGAGE
FILED BY MILWAUKEE,

Pierre, 5. D., May 1.-THE Chicago
Milwaukee q Puget Sound railroad
company yesterday filed a mortgage
for 800, 000, 900 to the United States
Trust company, OF New York, to cover
IN issue of 4 per cen bonds running 80
years.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-20
COAL WeoN PASSES
OVER BOYS BODY

Aberdeen, S. D., May 5.-William
Peterson, the 11-year-old son OF ]. @.
Peterson, was run over by a heavy coal
wagon, sustaining serious internal in
Juries. The boy was riding on the
wagon, which was drawn by a traction
engine, when he slipped and fell be-
meath the wheels.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-20

English is to be taught hereafter In
Ill the public schools OF Guatemala. II
the spread OF knowledge OF English
continues, It Will not be many years
before Americans can travel all over
the world and talk with the natives
without having to learn n language
but their own.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-20

The Bank Of Japan reports 4,770,000
yen ($2, 1856 ,000) new investments In in
hustrial and other businesses in jan
uary. 1t went into banking. electricity,
mining, fishing, manufacturing and
general trading. The bank did a busi-
ness Of over 2 5000, 900 yen ($13, 000,-
000, 0000) in 1908. Cash on hand was
10000, yen ($25, 00o, 000),
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-20

Voters In Minnesota who smoke
cigarets will have a hard time get
ting even at the next election. A re-
publican legislature has passed a bill
which makes 1t a misdemeanor to
manufacture, sell or give away cigar
cts or cigaret papers," and Governor
Johnson, a democrat, has signed ii.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-20

Mrs. Elizabeth +. Noble, OF Mansfield,
Mass, whose viii has just been made
public, left $40, 900 to the Midnight Mis-
sion of New York and the same amount
no build drinking fountains for horses
n dogs in the streets of New York.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-20

Baron Goto. minister of communica-
fions, IL investigating the ~advisability
Of transporting mail by automobiles In
the principal cities Of Japan, and also
possibly to distant points where rail-
way traffic Is not vet opened.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-20

In California the main shaft Of the
North Star mine at Grass Valley is
down $500 feet on the vein, which has
@ dip OF 2S degrees, sc that the maxi
mum vertical depth IL only 2.OS6 feet.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-20

AS a substitute for the baby carriage
u French inventor has brought out a
portable hammock by which the infant
can be carried between tive persons by
straps from their shoulders.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-20
EPISCOPAL CHURCH CONGRESS

Boston, May 14.-With many of the
leading bishops, rectors and laymen of
the Episcopal church present from all
parts of the country, the 2Tth annual
national Episcopal church
opened a four days session in this city
today.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-20

The Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank.
ing corporation paid dividends and
bonuses a~ggregating "a per cent for
1908. The Alliance bank Of simla, paid
~ per cent.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-20

Since their Incorporation the KIM
sDeriey mines have produced IL tons of
diamonds, valued at SIS. 200, OOO, 900.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-20

The rubber output at Assam, India,
last year was not satisfactory In GUAM
fity-only 8,S46 pounds obtained from
642 acres. or Is pounds an acre. Y
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-20

Umbrellas were first used in China and
Japan. They were introduced In England
about 200 years ago by Jonas HanWaY.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-20

Movement is being made toward con-
servation Of the forests of the provinces
OF Bengal, British India. Elephants
destroy them. -
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-20

Although It Is so miles from the sea,
Hamburg IL the greatest seaport OF
continental Europe. !
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-20

Dividing the moons surface into 12I
parts, ~ OF them are visible from the
earth.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-20

A Mexican petroleum company is con,
structing aS16O-mile pipe line over noun.
tains 1000 feet high.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-20

Although there have been 63,453, Chi
nese admitted into the T~ransvaal, there
are only 1900 there at present.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-20
sLuIcIk:o FOR GOLD
IN Bison COUNTY

Bison, s. d., May 17.-George Schultz,
who has been with the Homestake
mine at Deadwood for years, has spent
some time on the south fork OF the
Grand river In Harding county sluic-
ing for gold in the black sand, large
quantities OF which are found in the
bed of the river. His samples turned
out so well that he has determined to
begin operations at once and has or
dered material for a 30-foot sluice. Mr..
Schultz says the san pays out 81 per
ton in some places, compared with the
So per ton average in the Homestake.
1t is recalled that the first settler in
Bowman county was a Black Hills
pTospector, who operated on the north
Grand fork near Haley, In 1887.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-20

II is computed hat all the land II
England 10 owned by fewer than 5000
people. 4
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-20

On an average each resident Of Der
I'm ~ said TO spend one-eleventh OF hi,
income on Intoxicating drink.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-20

According to the reports OF the Geo.
logical Survey, s 5000, 600, 900 cubic feet
OF coal gas was made in the United
States during 1907 by 513 companies.
or this product $4,000 600, 900 cubic feet
was sold for $88, 327, S97, and the re-
manning 3,A00, 600, 900 cubic feet was
lost, strayed or stolen" The average
value Of the 1907 product was 66 cents
q thousand feet. The product OF 1905
averaged STA cents q thousand feet,
which shows that gas is becoming
cheaper.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-20
ONE THOUSAND FAMILIES
ENTER NEW COUNTRY

Chamberlain, s. D., May 17.-Accord-
ing to the records OF Agent Hopkins,
OF the Milwaukee & st. Paul railroad
here, more than 400 carloads Of immi-
who lave crossed at Pierre will bring
the number above 1000. This is the
equivalent Of so trains of 20 cars each.
AS every n of these settlers took up
not less than a quarter section, this
"a that they have taken 100, 900
acres of farm land. In addition to these
a considerable number from east of
the Missouri river came overland. Most
of these are experienced and compar-
atively well-to-do farmers who will as
sist In rapidly completing the trans
formation of the trans-Mississippi
country from range into farming land,
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-20
eoUTH pAKoTA

Cambodia-now a French protecto-
fate--is a little larger than Pennsyl-
gania, and has about 1900, 900 inhab-
ttants who live ~contentedly on rice,
bananas and fish, and nate the very
thought of fighting. Most OF the coun-
try is q plain drained by the Mekong
river, but there are mountains and viii
dernesses In the north; that's where
he deer, leopards, tigers, elephants.
etc., are found. Cambodia's only cot
ton mill Cat K~sachkandaD has in use
six gins from New London and -four
oil-seed presses from Tonnpkinsville.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-20
IRRIGATION PROJECT
SOLD nv THE SHERIFF.

bitches, fumes n water rights have
been sold at sheriff's sale for $780, 00
to Judge Plowman, of Deadwood, rep
resenenting the bondholders.
The company purchased the water
light taken out in May, 1878, calling
for 1000 inches from the Redwater riv-
er and the Chateau q Harrison water
right taken out In 1855. The present
company was organized In 1889 and OBJ
tanned the right to use 10000 inches
of water. The company enlarged the
intake and extended bitches for AZ
miles. In recent years the irrigation
system has not been a paying PROPOSE,
tion for the wners, resulting in the
forced sale OF the property. /.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-20

Only 10 per cent or Japan's popuIa.
ton may be c,assed as iIliterate.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-20

Building blocks Of glass are in COM
mon use In silesia.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-20
JUSTIFIED IN THROWING
STICK WHICH KILLEC

Beresford, S. D., May 17.-Ole Dah-
lum, who killed his hired man, Nels
Nelson, by throwing a stick of wood,
which struck his victim in the back
of the head, was discharged after a
hearing before Justice Dean. The
throwing OF the stick was shown to
be in self defense.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-20
PAIR or ELoPERs
CAUGHT IN IDAHO

Lennox, 8. D., May 1.-THE flight Of
Ames Kruminga and Mrs. Frank
Plucker from this place 10 days ago
has ended in grief, since the sheriff has
received word that they are In custody
at Idaho Falls, Id. The sheriff is after
requisition papers and will bring the
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-05-20
WIFE MURDERER is
SHOT BY OFFICERS
IN CLAIM SHANTY
Opens Fire on Sheriff and Is
Shot Through Chest
Motive for Crime.

Presho, s. D., May 17.-Barricadec
In a claim shanty on the lower Brulo
reservation over 20 miles north of this
place, William L. Lansing. the black
smith who killed his wife here Wednes-
day night, was surrounded by the sher-
if n posse yesterday afternoon and
killed while the attempt was being
made to capture him.
Lansing was evidently watching for
his pursuers and as soon as they were
within range he opened fire on them.
They returned the fire. and he was shot
twice, one of the balls taking effect
in his chest. He died within a few
minutes. but made no statement con-
corning his crime.
The murderer dispatched his victim
while the children were at school and
after crushing his wife's skull In the
most frightful manner, hid the body in
the cellar, where ii vas partially bur-
led. He remained near the scene OF
his crime several hours until darkness
came, eating supper with his three
children, whom II is also reported that
he attempted to kill when the little girl
found traces OF blood and suspicioned
what had occurred.
The wife had started divorce pros
Seedings because of cruelty and this
Is thought to be the reason for the
commission of the crime.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09
THE COLUMBIA.

"The ReJuvenatfOz of Aunt Mary
Last evening President Taft and large
audience OF thoroughly cOntented play
goers went through a course OF rejuvena-
ton. together with Miss May Robson.
who. IN the character OF Aunt Mary. was
being taught the advantages. OF the
modern whirI BY her nephew and his ae-
commodating friend. All came through
the ordeal with credit-ths players. whose
wor was very worthy OF praise. and the
audience. which never forgot 10 laugh al
the right places. And these right places
occurred with alarming rapidity. so that
each auditor was kept keenly alive 10
the responsibilities OF his position
The Rejuvenation OF Aunt Mary has
been seen IN Washington before. so Il
needs no introduction 70 the public. but
II is very pleasant 70 record that in the
interim Il has broken al traditions, and
really improved LAST evenings perform
ance was as fresh. and given with as
much dash, as though II were the first
telling = the story Miss Robson herself
was delightful Already heralded as 6
consummate mistress OF character work,
her playing OF Aunt Mary gives heI
claim TO distinction in more serious veins
She possesses a voice OF rare hexibility
and uses IL TO great advantage.
While Miss Robson's supporting COM
pany may not be called strong. the very
creditable teamwork Il displayed lent
a ring TO the performance which nothing
else can supply. The piece IS one huge
frolic. and the actors appeared to get
quite as much therefrom as those who
watched them
Mr. jack Story, 70 whom fell the part
Of the erring nephew. acted with some
success. and played the piano with very
much more. His music was quite a fsa-
ture and possessed the unusual quality OF
such introductions OF being II perfect
character. Never once did he lose sight
OF the story and descend into mere piano
playing. Mr.. Paul Decker. VINO viii be
remembered N Brown OF Harvard" /" was
very entertaining as Mitchell Miss Sa-
Vile was a clever second 70 Miss Robson
In her comedy work. and Miss Blow gave
an acceptable performance as Betty
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09
The Severe Street Suit.

From the Philadeiphia Pubic Ledger.
A direct contrast TO the almost over
ornamental frocks for indoor wear Is the
severe coat and skirt for the street As
the month wears on these suits get more
and more plain. Braid. buttons. looms
and vests have dropped away from them.
The smart thing IS Of rough cloth fast
ened down the front seam under a robe
Of heavy scallops bound with the material
and well stitched. The coat has a
straight back and front. fastens at the side
with plain bone buttons, has a high
consulate collar and long plain sleeves.
At the wrist is a twO-inch turnover OF
velvet. which seems 10 have come back
into favor for coat trimmings. The only
touch OF friiliness IS the high stock OF
soft gathered null. which shows inside
the rolling collar and IS finished In front
with a careless full bow OF fine lace.
With such a suit goes a fur toque that
is too large 70 allow any OF the foolish
coiffures that are abroad IN che land II
dips down TO the barette at back and
shows a soft fat wave across the tenn
pies
II stiH has a gardenia at the side, not
a gold rose In the morning. and It is al
most covered with a fish net ven that
has no flying ends There is no neck
piece Of fur. II IS not needed and It IS
very often omitted this season.
The muff is huge and fat. covering the
whole front OF the coat. and IN II are
tucked away the purse, car tickets, and
handkerchief