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Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-08-20
VICTOR ARRAiGNED ON
THREE MORE CHARGES

Aberdeen, S. d., Aug. 14.-Yesterday
afternoon Emil Victor was arraigned
on three additional murder charges.
The charge to which he pleaded not gull
ty August 10 was for the murder of Mrs.
j. w. Christie. States Attorney Van
Slyke has made of each killing a sep
arate offcnse, and he was a~rraigned
yesterday on the charge of having
murdered J.. w Christie, Mildred Chris
tie and Michael Ronayne. To each charge
he was given until August "a to plead.
-Four prisoners who pleaded guilty,
two TO grand larceny and two to as
sault with a dangerous weapon. We're
each given six months in the state PEN
~itentiary at Sioux Falls by Judge Nc
Nulty. They were III. Bryant, John Os-
ter, William Var Dixie n David Nc
Donald. The Brown county Jail is now
completely filed up, and the men Will
probably be taken to the state prison
soon, to relieve the congestion.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-08-20
SOUTH DAKOTA MAN
TALKS IRRIGATION
G.. H. Lea, State Engineer, Is
One of Speakers at Brig
Spokane Congress.

Spokane, Wash, Aug. 13.-S. III. Lea,
state engineer Of South Dakota, was
one OF the principal speakers at the
national irrigation congress today.
Although not classed strictly as an
irrigation state he said, South Da-
kota has an irrigated area OF consid-
cradle size.
'But the fact that there has been
so much land available In western
South Dakota that people have not
worried about getting the best returns
I'm the way OF agriculture. 1t is much
easier to farm on horseback thar TO
chase around after irrigation water all
day. old residents, accustomed TO easy
living by allowing nature TO take It's
course over vast areas of unoccupied
lands. naturally were averse to shar-
ing their territory with newcomers.
Many of these old settlers, under such
favorable conditions, have become cat
tie barons; they have p~rospered and
grown rich on the increase of their
live stock, and naturally they are
averse TO a change.
There are about so, 600 acres of land
now under irrigation in South Dakota.
This area will soon be augmented by
oyer 10000 acres upon the completion
of the Belle Fourche project by the
United States reclamation service.
Private projects will bring the acreage
up to something like 10000 acres alto
gether.
"A potent factor in the irrigation de-
velopment of South Dakota is the
splendid work being don by the Uni
ted States reclamation service in con-
structing the great Belle Fourche pro-
ject. This magnificent project has
served to exemplify the benefits of ir-
rigation in a practical manner and to
serve as a model to individuals and
companies interested in irrigation
work"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-08-20
GOVERNMENT DISTRIBUTES
FINE STOCK TO INDIANS

Pierre, S. D., Aug. 10.-The Indians
on the Cheyenne River reservation have
just been presented with a fine lot Of
horses, cattle n an equipment Of
farming implements by the government
In lieu of cash payments for lands. In
a few days there will be commenced
at the agency the distribution of $780,
600 of annuity money, which means over
$50 a les for all Indians on the reA
serve, young or old The merchants
along the borders of the reserve are
laying in stocks of goods for the reap
ing of the harvest.
The holders of wolf bounty c~ertifi-
Gates this year will receive 2 cents more
on the dollar than they did last year
The claims for this yea amount tc
81 1865, and must be met with an APP
preparation Of $13, 900. This will give
each holder II cents On the dollar. Last
year they received but ~ cents.
The Milwaukee road has secured
deeds for the tracts of state LAND
crossed in changing it's line in Wall
worth county, between the towns or
Boudle and Selby. The road secures
a much better grade, but leaves the
town of lava a mile off the line.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-08-20
SAVED FROM A BULL
BY FAITHFUL DOG

Milbark, S. D., Aug. 11-Julius Cruise,
60 years of age, living one mile this
side of Linden Beach, owes his life to
his faithful shepherd dog. The old man
went into his pasture to salt his cat
tie In the evening, when a vicious bull,
taking offense at a red %bandanna hand
kerchief around his neck, rushed upon
him, knocked HON down and gored and
trampled him. No sooner had the bull
got the man down than his dog set
upon him. Biting and swapping, the
dog finally succeeded in diverting the
animals attention, while MI. Cruise
crawled through a nearby fence. AS it
was his left shoulder blade was dislo-
Gated, three Ill were broken and one
hand was badly cut and bruised.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-08-20
HARVEST HoBoEs TOLD
TO MARCH ALONG

Aberdeen, S. D., Aug. 10.-A bunch of
1853 hoboes were rounded up by the
Aberdeen police force and marched
to the edge Of town and told to keep
moving. There is sufficient work for
all who desire it, but the city has been
overrun with men who are strictly
opposed TO work. Owing to IN
the great increase In the school popu-
lation of Aberdeen, the school board is.
confronted with the necessity OF finding
rooms for at least three grades until
a new building, now under way, is.
completed. 1t is probable the conges-
ton will be relieved next year by the,
construction of a new high school,
building.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-08-20
SUSPECTED BANK ROBBERS
GAIN THEIR LIBERTY

Aberdeen, S. d., Aug. 1.-THE four
suspects recently arrested in this city
by a representative OF the Bankers
Protective association. on suspicion of
being the men who robbed the Bank
of Tulare, at Tulare, S. d. on June 20,
have been released at Redfield, where
they were taken for trial, the states
attorney of SPHINX county holding that
the evidence against them was not suf-
fcent to justify placing them on trial.
All four were provided with allibis, two
proving they were at Ipswich at the
time of the robbery. and the other two
at another town.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-08-20
ANOTHER FARMER is
INJURED BY BINDER

Montrose, S. D., Aug. 1.-THE first
victim of the present harvesting sea-
son in this vicinity was d. ]. Kane, a
well known farmer living eight miles
north of here. He was driving a bind
Ing machine when his horses became
frightened and ran away. Kane was
thrown from the seat, and in some
manner fell ON the guards or in front
of them. One Of his ankles was brok-
en- and a couple of the guard rods pen
etrated his chest. He was badly in
jured. When discovered it was thought
he could live but a short time, but
hopes are now entertained of his re-
covery.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-08-20
YOUNG WOMAN BURIED;
DEATH MYSTERY UNSOLvED

Centerville, $. d., Aug. 1.-THE flu
neral of Miss Ella Morse, who COM
mitted suicide at the Hurt home in Ver-
million. was held here yesterday.
No cause for her act has been deter.
mined. 1T 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.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-08-20
FATHER OF MURDERER
DEFENDS REPUTATION

Aberdeen. S. D., Aug. 1.-THE allie
cations Of Ebert Hubbard that the
Victor family is Of unsavory reputation
in East Aurora, N. Y, has brought out
a reply by August Victor, father of
Emil Victor, the murderer OF the Chris
tie family at Rudolph, S. D., in which
the father submits testimonials from a
number of residents of East Aurora, to
the effect that August Victor has al
ways been peaceable, law-abiding, and
industriously employed in his vocation
of carpenter. One resident goes even
farther and asserts that August Victor
had been honest with him in a horse
trade. The letters state that Mrs. Vic
tor, also, had been of good reputation.
Nothing is said, in the letters, of the
past record Of Emil Victor.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-08-20

CINCINNATI, OHIO--In the arrest
of Postmaster Philip G. Smith, of Chi
cage 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 Postofiice Inspector
Holmes, of the Cincinnati district. no.
titled him yesterday OF the arrest OF
the postmaster OF Chicago, KY, a ham
let lying southeast of Louisville. They
report finding a large number OF let
tiers containing checks. drafts and cash
addressed TO Chicago. Ill. Smith Is
charged with OBTAINING registered mail.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-08-20
VICTOR ENTERS PLEA
OF mot GUILTY"
States Attorney Refuses to Ac'
cept Plea of Guilty-Jury
Will Be Chosen.

Aberdeen, S. D., Aug. 12.-The case Of
Emil Victor was called for trial in the
circuit court this morning. Victor en-
tered a plea of not guilty TO the charge
of murder of the Christie family. Court
adjourned until q jury can be called to
try the case. Only after the repeated
refusal of the states attorney to ac-
cept a plea of guilty with the under
standing hat a life sentence would be
imposed, did the defense decide to plead
not guilty and stand trial. 1t is re-
garded as certain that the death pen
atty will be imposed when the case
comes to trial.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-08-20
ABERDEEN PREPARES FOR
REGISTRATION VISITORS

Aberdeen. S. D., Aug. 14-Commit-
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 lane
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.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-08-20
CHOOSE THE SITE FOR
ODD FELLOWS HOME

Sioux Falls, S. D., Aug. 10,-The home,
board of the Odd Fellows of South Da-
kota, which has in charge the matter
of erecting a state home for aged and
INDECENT Odd Fellows, has practically
decided upon 70 acres of what is known
as the Cooley farm, near Dell Rapids
as the site for the home, Dell Rapids;
having been selected as the location for
the home. In order to secure the home.
Dell Rapids gave a bonus approximate
Ing about $4,000. The site now Sc
lected for the home, which will cost
about $4,000, is the highest point in
or about Dell Rapids, affording a very
fine view of the valley both north and
south The contract for the erection
of the home will be awarded by the
grand lodge of South Dakota odd Eel
lows at its next annual meeting.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-08-20
NEGRO HACKS WIFE AND
SAWS HIS OWN THROAT

Deadwocd, S. D., Aug. 14--In a jeal-
Gus rage, Frank Lewis, a young negro,
hacked his young wife to pieces in their
cabin here early this morning and then
deliberately sawed his own head nearY
off.
The tragedy was one of the bloodiest
that even occurred here. Lewis used a
meat AK on his wife's head, battering
her features fearfully. Then, taking a
fiuted meat saw he ripped open his
own throat. Lewis, who was a cook.
about 80 years old, came here some
months ago from Sheridan, Wyo.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-08-20
AGED INDIAN BROWNS
WHILE INTOXICATED

Aberdeen, S. d., Aug. 10.-An indian
named John Kachappa, said to have
been 81 years of age, was drowned in
q creek in Marshall county while ford
ing the stream. Kachappa narrowly
escaped drowning in the same stream a.
year ago but was rescued, after con-
siderable difficulty, by another Indian.
This time Kachappa was alone, and is
said to have been intoxicated, and when
he fell into the swiftly running stream
he persisted. He leaves a wife and
child.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-08-20
WILL COMPLETE GRADING
BY END OF OCTOBER

Aberdeen. S. d.. Aug. 10.-According
TO the statement of J. 9. Adams, town
site agent of the Milwaukee railroad,
the grading on the three extensions of
the oad in western South Dakota will
be completed by November /, next, and
ain will be running on the Mobridge-
New England branch, and possibly on
some OF the others by December /.
The Mobridge-New England line will
run northwest from the South Dakota
town to the north fork of the Cannon
ball river, crossing that stream a mile
south of Mott. N. D.. and then continu-
ing to New England. ". D., and pos
sibly farther.
Another branch will extend westward
from Mobridge to the Slim Buttes.
A third will run southwestward to
the Moreau river, and after crossing
that stream will follow the valley along
Virgin creek. still southwest, to the Fox
Ridge country. when it will turn to the
westward and continue to the Montana
line, and possibly farther, somewhere
north OF Belle Fourche, S. d..
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-08-20
PIERRE GETS STATE HOUSE
AT NOMINAL PRICE

Pierre, s. D., Aug. 1.-THE old wooden
state house which is to give place to
the new state capitol was sold to the
city of Pierre for $1,000. 1t was orig
inally donated by the city to the state
when the capital was permanently To-
Gated here in 1890.
The structure cost the city about
$35, 900 n was constructed between
the time of the election the first week
in November and the assembling of
h legislature two months later, and is
the largest building in the state con-
structed within that limit of time.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-08-20
WHERE is THE MAN
WHO SOLD The WHISKY?

Aberdeen, s.. D., Aug. Ed Dun
can, a 16-year-old Indian boy, a son
of one of the county commissioners of
the newly organized county of Corson,
has been arrested, charged with fur
nishing the liquor which led to the
killing of Thomas Powers by Robert
Gilland, on August /. Duncan says he
merely took the liquor to the other
young halfbreeds at their request. The
real culprit, the nan who sold the
whisky to Duncan. has not yet been
aDprehended
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-08-20
MINOR REFLECTION
EXPLODES GASOLINE
AND BURNS HOUSE

Gregory. S. :, Aug. 13.-The
fine dwelling house of Louis
Dvorak, of Gregory, was
destroyed by fire, which
started in a peculiar man
ner. The midday sun shin
ing on a mirror and the refiec-
ton striking the tank of a gaso-
line stove in the kitchen ignited
the gasoline and caused an ex-
plosion. Mrs. Dyorak was Ill in
bed at the time and there had
been no fire in the kitchen for
a number of hours. After the
gasoline exploded 1t vas but a
moment until that entire portion
of the building was a mass Of
flames. 1t was but a short time
until the flames spread to the
other parts of the house and
ragged until only the blackened
walls remained.
Mrs. Dvorak was removed
with difficulty to a place of
safety.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-08-20
SMALL BOY STARTS
BLAZE ON PRAIRIE

Sioux Falls. S. D., Aug. 10.-A disas-
trous prairie fire iii Stanley county was
caused by a combination of small boy
and matches. A little son of Henry
Hall, of Reber Draw, let a burning
match fall from his hand into some
dry tall grass. The fire burned over
six sections of land, causing much
damage to buildings, hay stacks and
other property. Homesteaders n
ranchers for miles around after desper-
ate and prolonged efforts, eXtinguished
the flames with sacks, mops and shov-
els.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-08-20
is CHARGED WITH
NUMBERING COMPANION

Aberdeen, s.. D., Aug. Ion June
10, Karl Bollinger, of Herreid, became
involved in a fight in which he was
badly beaten over the head with a club,
welded by John Weber. On July 10,
Bollinger died. from the effects of the
beating, SO his family claim. Last
week a warrant was sworn out for
Weber on the charge of murder, and
his preliminary examination is being
held.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-08-20
FARMER FALLS BENEATH
A MOVING MACHINE

Aberdeen, S. D., Aug. ~12.-Charles
Delene, of Groton, was severely in
jured by falling beneath a moving ma
chine. and was brought to a hospital
here. His right leg was broken and
the other leg was badly cut and
bruised.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-08-20
ENGINE R OVER.

Glenwood Springs. s. d., Aug. TO-
w estbound passenger train No. 5, ON
the Denver & Rio Grande railroad. ran
into a rock slide on the Grand Canyon.
10 miles east OF here today. The coach
es remained upright, but the engine
left the rails and turned over. pinning
Engineer Thomas Carr. OF Grand juno
ton. underneath. The passengers es-
capped injury. The train carried a.
number Of eastern excursionists en-
route to the Grand Amy encampment.
at Salt Lake city. Utah.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-08-20

Texas has taken pattern from New
York and now has in effect a law pro-
hibiting gambling at race tracks. The
new statute makes betting on a horse
q mlsdemeanor, punishable by a fine
of from 5000 to $500 IL a book is made
or a pool Is sold, and punishable by a
fine OF SIS to 800 If a bet is made OF
a pool bought.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-08-20
SIOUX FALLS CATCHES
HARDWARE DEALERS.

Sioux Falls, S. D., Aug. 10.-Sioux
Falls, through the efforts of the local
hardware men n others, has cap
tured the next annual convention of
the South Dakota Retail Hardware
Dealers association, which will be held
next February.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-08-20

AT the close of the fiscal year 1908
the railroad mileage OF the United
States was $50, 900. as compared with
136,SS3 in 1888 and 1868 in 1898. The
increase of 1913 per cent over the fig
nres OF 1898.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-08-20

That pear rec with which Count
Zeppelin's airship lately came into coll
lision has been sold TO an ebonist at
Stuttgart. This artist proposes tc
work the tree up and sell the articles
rs souvenirs OF the event In the form
Of backs for books, pin trays and rulers
Counterfeits of the same nature are
already on the market.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-08-20

' A New Jersey farmer has discovered
that music pays in the dairy business.
He employed a Swiss milkmaid who
yodeled. and the daily supply OF milk
increased. The milkmaid left, the cows
moped and the milk supply decreased.
He bought a photograph and installed
II the stables and when he put In the
kind OF music the cows liked they gave
down freely. Some tunes made them
dry up. Here Is a hint for northern
New York dairymen.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-08-20

The wealth OF the United States In
1850 was $1,000. 000, 900, speaking in
round terms: In 1860, $4,000. 900, 900: In
1870, $50, 900, 900, 900; In 1880, SAB, $780,
O00.0 900, In 1890. SOS. 900, 900. 900; in
1900. s8S,5 500. 000. 900. and in 1904. $107,-
non GOO 900.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-08-20
SOCIALIST AGlTATOR
KNOWLES IN JAIL

Lead, S. D., Aug. 12.-Free-
man Knowles, aged 60, editor of
the Lantern, a weekly published
in Deadwood, was taken to
Rapid City yesterday to be con-
fined in jail until a fine of $500
imposed by the felerad court in
May, 1908, is paid. Knowles
was convicted of publishing i'm
proper matter. He declares he
will die before he will pay a
cent.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-08-20
GOVERNOR Wesley TO
IRRIGATION CONGRESS

Pierre, S. D., Aug. Ex-Governor Yes
sey has gone to Spokane to attend the
meeting of the National Irrigation con-
gress, and from there will go to the
Seattle exposition.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-08-20

The voices of the summer which make
sleep difficult for so mary persons in
New York do not interfere with the
repose of one citizen. who is happy in
the possession of an invention which
deadens all sound. This is q mall
metal ball which fits into the canal OF
the ear and stops Ii up. 1t is kept In
place by q narrow rod no thicker than
q pin which fits against the shell of
the ear. These deadeners of sound are
rare here, but popular enough In Eu-
rope, whence this one came.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-08-20

For the instruction of tourists about
TO visit Egypt. Persia and India, a mu-
scum Is to be established in Paris, In
which specimens of the counterfeit art
works so largely sold TO wealthy trav-
hibited.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-08-20
souTH DAKOTA

The effort Of George Brandes 10 m
duce the Norwegian government 10
purchase and TO preserve h Grimstad
apothecary shop is meeting with the
Endorsement of many literary organiZa-
tions all over Europe. The little
crumbling building In the south OF Nor
way was the scene of Henrik lbsen's
earliest activity as a writer. He was
d helper and then an apprentice In the
~apothecary shop, and employed the
few idle hours at his disposal by writ
ing. There" said Brandes, in his APP
peal, "Ibsen discovered himself. The
place had at that time about 500 in
habitants and the %apothecary shop was
Its exchange, the c~ongregating place or
the towns business leaders, where they
discussed the events Of the time. There
he wrote his poem, To Hungary and
Catalina and the place should be pre-
served for all time"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-08-20

y Dean Stanley used to tell this story
with relish: He sent q note to a shoe
maker about a pair OF shoes that were
being made for him, and the writing
was so bad that the shoemaker
couldn't make IL out. So he returned
The note to the dean, with a note Of
his own, saying he was .unaccustomed
20 the chirography of the higher
classes"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-08-20

No fewer than 1900 towns and viii
lages in Germany still own. and have
owned, down from the middle ages.
80 much common land that their inhab-
itants pay neither rates nor taxes. Five
hundred OF these townships and viii
lagos derive so great a rental from
their lands that they are able, in addi-
ton, to pay every citizen, on New
Years day. a bonus OF from s25 to 800
as HIS share OF the surplus
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-08-20

Ice cream thus Favored is not unknown.
Vanillirs favors the growth OF certain
.~noIsonous germs. Vanilla sauces and
dee cream should be eaten when first
.rooxed or frozen.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-08-20
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.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-08-20
GIRL is WOUND AROUND
THE AXLE OF BUGGY

DeSmet, S. D., Aug. 10.-The f3-year-
old daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. +. H
T~rousdale, who reside on a farm near
here, was the victim of a distressing
accident. Her foot became fastened
I'm a buggy wheel and, before the horse
drawing the buggy could be stopped,
she had been partially wound around
the axle. She was seriously cut and
bruised, but will recover.