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BOOSTS AMERICAN
EXPORTS OF FLOUR

Washington, Aug. 16.-Just why more
European bone and tissue Is not nour-
ished with American flour Is the prob
lem. that Special Agent NJ. HI. Davis, Of
the department of commerce and labor
tried to solve in Investigations reported
in bulletin which has just been pre-
pared for the public.
American flour made from American
wheat, he says. is better to eat than
that Of any country. What millers must
do to enlarge the consumption Of Amer
lean flour, he adds, is "to rise to the
occasion of meeting. the requirements Of
foreign markets and further impress
upon Europe the merit which actually
attaches to the American product
A few not difficult changes will ac-
complish this, in his opinon..
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ROBBERS LOOT
CRANDALl BANK
Secure $4,000 and Make Es.
cape by Stealing Team From
Local Resident.

Aberdeen. s. D.. Aug. 1.-THE State
Bank of Crandall, at Crandall. 8. D.,
a point on the st. Louis railroad IS
miles southwest Of Aberdeen, was rob-
bed by four yeggmen Thursday morn
ing at 2:so o'clock, the robbers secur-
ing $1,000 in currency and coin, and
81 1000 in checks. They succeeded in
making their escape, although several
residents Of the town were aroused
by the explosion in time to see the
robbers leave the bank, but were pow
erless to interfere, as they were un-
armed. It is believed in Crandall that
the robbers are travelling northeast
ward. A team was stolen from barn
in the town the same night, and It
was found late yesterday at Forney.
in this (Brown) county, about 20 miles
from the scene of the robbery. Nearly
a week ako a similar robbery took
place at Strandburg, s. D., and the
same men are believed to have op-
Grated at both towns.
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HUSBAND PLAYS MEAN
TRICK ON HIS WIFE

Fort Pierre, S. D.. Aug. 19.-C. w.
Whittemore, of the Whittemore home
stead, 10 miles southeast, came to Fort
Pierre and swore out an information,
charging his wife with unsound mind.
He asserted she had tried to kill him
and their 17-months-old baby and ex-
hibtted welt on his head to prove
the charge. Mrs. Whittemore indig-
nantly denied all that he said, but was
held nevertheless. The hearing was
postponed for one day and then 1t was
found that Whittemore had sold all the
property he could dispose of and had
disappeared. States Attorney Johnson
Immediately swore out warrant
charging desertion, and Whittemore
was captured in Galesburg, Ill. 1t was
found he had planned to sue for a
divorce.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-08-19
PUBLIC MEN TALK
ABOUT IRRIGATION

Spokane, Wash, Aug. 1e.-Three gov
trnors of states in widely separated
portions of the country, delivered ad-
dresses at the irrigation congress ses-
sion here this afternoon. They were
Hay, of Washington; Brady, Of Idaho;
and Gilchrist, of Florida.
The first subject taken up today,
General Purposes Of the Irrigation
Congress- was discussed from the plat
form by Senator Hepburn. of Idaho
Representative Ransdell, of LOUISE
ana, president of the National Rivers
and Harbor congress, followed Senator
Hepburn in discussion of the general
subject, and w. X. Kavanaugh. presi-
dent of the Lakes to-the-Gulf Deep
Waterways association, presented the
case Of the Middle West which Is en-
deavoring to secure national aid in
deepening the channel of the Mississippi
river.
Professor w. d. Lyman, Of Whitman
college, spoke on Deep Waterways for
the Inland Emuire." The report of the
resolutions committee will be submitted
before the close Of the days sessions.
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ABERDEEN PREPARES FOR
REGISTRATION VISITORS

Aberdeen, S. D., Aug. l4.-Conmit-
tees have been appointed by the Com
mercial club and steps have been taken
to care for the large crowds which are
expected to visit Aberdeen at the time
Of the registration for the Standing
Rock and Cheyenne reservations land
drawings, which will probably take
place in October. In addition to caring
for the thousands of visitors expected,
the lands will be thoroughly advertised,
and advice regarding the matter of
registration, and other points of inter-
est. will be distributed gratuitously.
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WILL coLoNIzE FOR
MATRIMONIAL PURPOSES

Presho. s. D.. Aug. 1s.-The
young unmarried men OF Preehoss
have organized an Anti-Bach-
elors' saciation, their5purpose
being to form q frat atATnity and
to. RiYces SatlnE Sn .ind le.s
PreshO their home, as young
ladies of marriageable age are
scarce here. This town is noted
for the number Of marriages
having taken place here and
this has caused the scarcity of
girls. Meanwhile more young
men have come to Presho and
have started in business. Be-
lieving that IN union there is
power, they have organized
and will devote their spare time
to attracting and holding all
young ladies who come within
their sight.
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TEHERAN-Mohamm Ali, the de-
posed shah of Persia, will leave thu
country August II, and the young shah,
who is his favorite son, is downcast
at the prospect of separation from
his parents. According to reports cur
rent in Teheran, the youthful ruler re-
Gently made an unsuccessful attempt
ct flight, and when he was frustrated
In this he tried to commit suicide, The
government ID considcripa the advisa-
6ility Of his abdication in favor of
Oome one else.
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YOUNG WOMAN BURIED;
DEATH MYSTERY uNSOLvEp

Centerville, s. D., Aug. 14-The fu-
neral of Miss Ella Morse, who COM
mitted suicide at the Hurt home in YER
million, was held here yesterday.
No cause for her act has been deter
mined. It is learned that Asa Brown,
who was paying her attention called
last Sunday and spent the evening with
her and that they parted with seeming
good feeling on the part of both, she
asking him to remember his promise to
write from Hawarden, where he was
going, and the card written by him
reaching Vermillion after her death
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CINCINNATI. OHIO-In the arrest
of Postmaster Philip c. Smith, OF CHI
cago, KY, government officers believe
they have solved the mystery Of miss-
ing mail that has recently failed to
reach Chicago, Ill. Merchants Of Chi.
cago, ILL.,, have been missing letters
registered by customers. Two men de-
tailed by Chief Postoffice Inspector
Holmes, of the Cincinnati district, no-
titled him yesterday OF the arrest OF
the postmaster Of Chicago, KY, q ham,
let lying southeast OF. Louisville. They
report finding large number Of let
ters containing checks. drafts and cash
addressed to Chicago, Ill. Smith %
chaEsad 18th detainsng registered mail
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-08-19
SECRETARY STANLEY
RESIGNS PLACE WITH
RAILROAD BOARD

Sioux Falls, 8. D., Aug. 1.-THE ans
nouncement that William II. Stanley,
since 1901 secretary Of the state board
Of railroad commissioners. with head-
quarters in Sioux Falls, has resigned
the position for the purpose Of accept
ing the Office Of treasurer of Battle
Mountain sanitarium. an institution
which the United States government
conducts at Hot Springs, s. D.. for the
bensfit Of the veterans throughout the
ur:ited States. will occasion surprise
throughout South Dakota.
Mr.. Stanley. as secretary Of the in-l
stitution. which 70 conducted along
military lines. will have the rank OF
major and, therefore, will in future
have the title of Major Stanley. Major
Stanley and his family will remove "a
Hot Springs this week, preparatory to
his assuming his new duties about
Monday Of next week He will succeed
Major Tucker, who recently rendered
his resignation 30 he could devote hts
entire attention In flturs to- his bust
ness interests in Idaho. S9
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THEATRICAL TROUPE
COMPOSED OF INDIANS

Kadoka, s. D., Aug. 19.-The
first theatrical troupe ever to
be organized by Sioux Indians
in South Dakota is to give its
initial performance at this place
during the fall fair of the STAN
ley County Fair association,
which is to be held here. Will
liam Highshield, an Indian actor
of more than ordinary ability,
was the originator Of the pro-
ject. The play is said to be q
clever one and the cast Is made
up OF about. IS Indians. High
shield also - an act6bat and
1a.. lls PVT q ei q & slack;
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ARRESTED FOR THEFT
BUT BOTH RELEASED

Aberdeen. S. D., Aug. 19.-Mr. and
the Miles City sheriff, to answer to a
grand larceny charge, but after an in
vestigation they proved their innocence
and were discharged. About $50 worth
of wearing apparel in a room adjoin-
ing that occupied by the Hillikers was
missing after their departure, and the
Miles City authorities jumped to the
conclusion that they had stolen 1t.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-08-19
WHAT HAS BECOME
OF SILVER SERVICE
FOR SOUTH DAKOTA?
Not o. the Cruiser, But was
Provided by State and
Locked in Vault.
PAUL MORTON GAVE
A RECEIPT FOR lT

lerre. s. D., Aug. 17.-There
has been much inquiry lately as
to what has become of the sill
yer service given the cruiser
South Dakota by the state. asit
appeared never to have reached
that vessel. A long search
through the records OF the gov
ernor's office shows a letter
from Paul Morton, former sec
retary of the navy, bearing date
September .. 1904, in which the
receipt of the service is ack- I
nowledged, and stating that the
silver had been stored in safe
deposit vault in the New York
navy yard to be cared for until
the ship could be completed.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-08-19
MISSING MANS
REMAINS FOUND

Yankton, S. D.. Aug. 17.-what ia
was found this morning at the mouth
Of James River.
Miller was farmer of Cedar county,
80 years old. and has been missing
since July 20. Coroner Livingston
now has the case in charge.
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DIES OF FRIGHT AFTER
RESCUE FROM RIVER

Sioux Falls, S. D.. Aug. 1S.-J. Bacon
leaned too far over the Omaha rail-
road bridge to watch some boys in
swimming, lost his balance and fell into
the river. He was rescued and taken
to hospital, where he seemingly made
partial recovery, and was then taken
with sinking spells and soon died. sup
posedly from fright.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-08-19
AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE
HAS CORN EXPERT

Brookings. S. D., Aug. 19.--The
State College OF Agriculture has re-
Gently procured the services Of Henry
B. Potter. Of Indiana. as corn expert
in the department of agronomy and
of Indiana, having had training under
G. I. Christie one of the country's
greatest corn experts. He is devoting
his time this year to the selection Of
desirable types of corn from the diff
ferent varieties under test on the sta
tioE plots. and expects another year to
commence breeding operations, using
as his foundation some of the more de-
sirable types and varieties now grown
in this state
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-08-19
STATE GUARD RIFLE
TEAM IN CONTEST

Watertown, S. D., Aug. 16.-That the
easterners hump to hold the trophy this
year at Camp Perry is shown by the
scores being made this week at prac-
tice. Yesterday, in 20-mile breeze,
Sergeant Manning. of Company K,
from Sturgis made II bullseyes and
four, giving him score of So out Of
a possible 60. This score, while pretty
good, is only slightly above the aver
age being made by the other members
Of the team. Company K from Stur-
gis has furnished three Of the Is men
on the team, the Black Hills sport
seeming to develop craftsmanship bet.
ter than the fat country.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-08-19
SHERIFF SHADOWS
HoRSETHlEF FULL
week IN CULCHES
Finally Lands His Quarry With
the Aid of Officers of Sew
eral Counties.

Aberdeen, S. D., Aug. 19.-Sheriff
John Lawson, of Deuel. county, and
Sheriff Martin Eggen. of Clark county,
had a strenuous experience in search
of Edward Artas. q young man near
Pollock. whom they wanted on horse
stealing charge. Reaching Pollock the
sheriffs procured a warrant for Artas,
but as they were unknown to the
young man, they postponed serving the
warrant until the next morning. Artas
got wind Of the officers presence in the
town and skipped out After hiding in
draws and ravines in the rough country
between Pollock and Linton, N. D., for
a week, Artas was finally located and
arrested, after a diligent search by the
two sheriffs first named. assisted by
the sheriffs Of Campbell county and
Edmond county, North Dakota.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-08-19
TWO MEN DROWNED
IN VERMILLION RIVER

Beresford, S. D., Aug. 1.-two young
men were drowned in the Vermillion
river southwest of Beresford this aft
ernoon. Arthur Peterson, son of H. p.
Peterson, clothier Of Beresford, and
George Robertson. son of Chris Robert
son, farmer, We're swimming and
were taken with cramps.
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IOWA ROAD INCORPORATES
UNDER DAKOTA LAWS

Pierre, S. d., Aug. 17.-Articles of in
corporation have been filed for the
Iowa Light and Traction company,
with headquarters at Sioux Falls, and
capitalized at $50O,OOO to construct an
Ia, with future branches from Boone
to Story City, Webster City, Anes and
Perry
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STATE BANK DEFENDANT
IN $4,000 LIBEL SUIT

Watertown s. D., Aug. 1.-The State
Bank of LeBeau and its cashier, w. l..
Merrick, have been made defendants
in a libel action started by G. ]. Nelson.
druggist Of that place, the case to
come up at the November term Of
court for WalWorth county. Mr.. Mel.
son has retained aWatei'town d law fffm
to prosecute his case and claims $4,000
as the damage done his business by the
needless "butting in" Of the bank Of
ficials into his affairs and spelling his
credit with his wholesalers.
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NEGRO HACKS WIFE AND
SAWS HIS OWN THROAT

Deadwocd, s. d., Aug. 14.-1n 5eal-
Gus rage, Frank Lewis. young negro,
cabin here early this morning and then
deliberately sawed his. own head neaxh.
of.
The tragedy was one of the bloodiest
that ever occurred here. Lewis used a
meat ak on his wife's head, battering
her features fearfully. Then, taking a
fluted meat saw, he ripped open his
own throat. Lewis, who was a cook,
about 30 years old, came here some
months ago from Sheridan, Wyo.
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ROADS MUST COLLECT
UNIFORM FREIGHT CHARGES

Sioux Falls. s. D., Aug. 18.-That
tariff schedules published by the rail-
roads and approved by the interstate
commerce commission must be strict
ly adhered to by shippers as well as
by railroad companies is the substance
Of decision which has just been rem
dered by Judge Jones, of the state cir
cult court in this city, in suit in
stituted by the Great Northern Rail-
way company against the Sioux Falls
Produce company. The local produce
company received shipment of a car
load Of lumber products from Portland.
Ore, and by mistake in the bill Of
lading the produce company was at
first required to pay $40 less than tho
regular freight charges on the ship
ment. When the mistake was discov-
cred by the railway company the pro-
duce company was called upon to pay
the additional s7O but refused. and
suit was entered bv the railway COM
pany for the collection CT the amount.
Judge Jones, in his decision, granted
the railway company a judgment for
the, amount, with interest. and held
that there can be no deviation. either
above or COW. the regular published
tariff.
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ExlLED wlFE.eEArER
RETURNS; ShERlEE GETS HIM

Plankinton, S. D., Aug. 16.-Charles
Bryant, who was exiled from Plankin-
ton for 60 days because he was in the
habit of beating his wife, defied the au-
thorities by reappearing in Plankinton
a day or two ago. He stole quietly into
his wife's restaurant and the next morn
ing he sharpened a large carving knife
and concealed 1t under a rug near his
bed, with the remark that Sheriff Nor
rison would not get him again. But 1t
happened that Sheriff Morrison ap-
peared at the back door. so he was be-
tween Bryant and the knife. The man
was put under $500 bonds to keep the
peace by Justice Rowland and in de.
fault Of bonds is lying in jail.
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Sioux Falls, S. D., Aug. 1s.-Harold
elaine, Greek laborer. was drowned
in the river below the falls while at
work Saturday with other men blast
ing rock. When he disappeared in the
doing another stunt, he being an ex-
pert swimmer and diver His body
was recovered an hour later.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-08-19
YOUNG WOMAN KILLED
IN AUTO ACCIDENT

Pierre. S. D., Aug. 1S.-Miss Helen
Klingman, of this city, was killed last
Sully county The machine was STALL
ed while climbing hill, backed up.
turned turtle and pinned her under-
meath, crushing the life out Of her. E.
A. West, who was driving the auto,
had leg broken. The other occu-
pants saved themselves by jumping out
before the auto had made much head
way backward.
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Body Is identified.

Yankton, S. D.. Aug. 1s-The body
found floating in the river near the
mouth Of the Jim Saturday has been
identified as that Of John Miller, 80
years old, who disappeared from his
home across the river in Nebraska
about two weeks ago.
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LAWYERS OF STATE
MEET At DEApWooD

Deadwood. S. D., Aug 16.-Many del
egates to the annual meeting Of the
here yesterday. Fifty lawyers from
the eastern part OF the state are here.
Congressman Martin will address the
convention on federal control Of cor
porations. The entertainment includes
trip through Spearfish canyon In
snacial train
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-08-19
HOW LITTLE BROTHER
"scARED" HIS SI6TER

Trip. S. D.. Aug. 17-With tho
remark II am going to scare
you," the S-year-old son of Sam
uel Sprecher. who lives six miles
southwest of Trip, went into the
house and coming out pointed
rifle at his 10-year-old sister and
shot her through the heart. kill
ing her instantly. The parents
were away and the boy didn't
know the gun was loaded.
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NAN pRkyss Sac AIRY SIC s:, Il
AND THEM lISAPPEARA

his pay and going down town in his
working clothes, George Westcott,
teamster, q years old, disappeared last
week and since then no trace of him
has been found. AS Westcott left all
his belongings and some unfinished
business here, and there was no known
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Deadwood, S. D., Aug. 17.-where is
the silver service FOR which the South
Dakota legislature of 1903 appropriated
$4,000 that it might be given to the
cruiser South Dakota? This question
has arisen through the recent visit to
the cruiser, as she lay in Pacific waters,
of this city.
Colonel Thornby was reproached. he
says, by officers and members of the
crew because the state had not fol-
lowed a time honored custom Of pre-
senting to battleship named for 1T a
silver service.
The ships crew has never seen the
set, yet the statutes of 1903 show that
Senate Bill No. "A. introduced by SEN
ator Henry Perkins, of Meade county.
appropriated $4,000 for that purpose.
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STORM DESTROYS BARN,
HORSES AND CHICKENS

Yankton, S. D., Aug. 14.-In a storm
early this morning the barn of Rudolph
Vonins was destroyed by lightning and
two horses and 100 chickens killed.
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DRAWING Of the
RESERVATION LANDS
GOES TO ABERDEEN
Proclamation Soon to Be Is-
sued and Judge Witten Will
Be in Authority.

Aberdeen, s. D., Aug. 1s.-The proc
lamation opening the Standing Rock
and Cheyenne reservations will be
made within few days and will name
Aberdeen as one Of the points of regis
tration, and also as the place at which
the drawing will be held.
Other points Of registration will be
LeBeau. Pierre, Mobridge. Lennon
and Bismarck.
Judge Witten. who had charge Of the
teries, will also preside here, and will
make his headquarters at Aberdeen.
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TRY VICTOR FIRST
FOR MURDER oF GIRL

Aberdeen, S. D., Aug. T-Statf's
Attorney Van Slyke has changed his
plans somewhat regarding the prose-
charge of having murdered Mildred
Christie, the last member of the Chffa-
tie family slain by Victor, and the one
whom he states in his confession. after
struggling with him gave up and sat
down on the bed. telling him inAs-
much Rsi$hej had, murdered her father
and motheE he might AZ well XIII s.1ler.
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BRAKEMAN is KILLED
IN HURON YARDS

Huron, S. D., Aug. 1S.-Charles Han
nigan, a Northwestern brakeman, was
instantly killed in the yards here Sat-
urday. His home was at Henry.
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WOMAN ESCAPES RoBsER
BY lASHlNG HER TEAM

Wentworth, S. D., Aug. 18.-Mrs.
Barney Lawrence and her 14-year-old
daughter had thrilling adventure
while driving to their home from
Chester. Darkness had fallen when
they approached Wentworth. When
about half a mile from town a man
suddenly appeared from the roadside
and grabbed at the horses in an effort
to stop them.
Mrs. Lawrence lashed the horses into
q run. the stranger narrowly escaping
being run down when the animals
sprang forward under the sting of the
whip. Mrs. Lawrence had large sum
of cash with her, and 1t is believed the
road agent proposed to rob her.
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TrlEsREPUBIloAN MARsHA1IrowN, IOWA, %,

Here IL the rest Of the, provender.
Now tumble In, lads, and let fall. Ease
her OF, ease her OF, you fools!"
The black smudge dropped down.
ward, and leaning far over the slant
ing rail could see it strike the water
and ride free. The sodden, wrecked
hull beneath me rose and fell with q
heavy, sickening motion which brought
the heart up into my throat.
"Are those all the living men left,
Mr.. De Nova?" called down. for the
first time realizing how few they were
"Zey was all I know"
Another voice spoke. gruf1 from ex.
element.
"The fellows for'ard had no chance
sir; all alive are here"
swung over the side, and shot
down the line into the boat.
Cast OF, then. Oars, men! the
yacht is going under"
With single swsep of the hastily
piled blades we were beyond sight oil
the plunging hull. yet we had not
taken half dozen strokes before we
were tossed roughly by sudden con
vulsion Of the sea.
my God, she's gonel" shouted q
voice forward.
All could distinguish within the
boat were the two women next me al
the stern-Celeste, with her face buried
III her arms, and my lady staring inte
the icy fog.
ITO be contlnued.l