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The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-04-13
JAPANESE FIRE LOSS
MOUNTS TO MILLIONS
Legalized Red Light In Toxic Is
Consumed by Sunday
Conf1agration.

Toxic, April ll.-It Is roughly esti-
mated that $3.000,000 will cover the
property loss caused by the fire which
yesterday wiped out the Yoshiwari,
that district OF the capital where so
cial license IL permitted, under munich
pal surveillance.
According TO today's official reports
no fatalities have been discovered. The
evening papers, however. state that
four or five persons were burned 10
death or were killed while attempting
10 escape from their homes.
Eight persons wera severely in
tured, while about iG0 others received
slight hurts. The total insurance car
ried by the house ana shop owners is
in the neighborhool OF 100000.
The origin of tho blaze is not known.
but once started. the flames swept rap
idly through the thousands of fiimsy
structures, destroying as well the
many magnificent buildings and gov
eminent hospitals belonging 20 The
quarter. About 5000 houses and shops
were burned. The Ore extended over
an area Of approximately four square
miles
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-04-13
INDICTED SUGAR man
IS CALLED BY DEATH
Gustav e. Kissel Passes Away
In New York With Charge
Pending.

New York, April 1i-Gustav E. Kis-
sci, long prominent as a Wall street
broker, and for many years intimate
ly identified with important financial
interests. died carly today at his home
here after an illness exceeding more
than month.
Gustav K. Kissel came into the spot
light OF publicity through the acgui-
sition by the American Sugar Refining
company of the Pennsylvania Sugar
Refining company of Philadelphia. Mr.
Kissel, with the president and six d.
rectors Of the American Sugar Rein
ing company, known as the sugar
trust. were indicted by the federal
grand jury In New York on July r.
1909, on charge of conspiracy in re-
straint OF trade.
Efforts We're made to quash the in
dictments, but last December the gu
prerne court of the United States held
that the indictments were valid and
District Attorney Wise said he would
proceed to trial at the earliest possible
time.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-04-13
LOOKS LIKE BONESTEEL
MAY BE DIVISION P0IN r

Bonesteel, April 10.--That Bonesteel
Is the one logical place for the railroad d.
vision of the Chicago g. Northwestern rail-
road between Norfolk and the terminus OF
the line, which will be Winner, has prac-
tically been suggested by the officials OF
that company. The first signs of the d.
vision point coming here is to the effect
that a railroad eating house will be erect
ed near the right of way and all trains
will stop 20 minutes for meals. The COM
pany wants the eating house In operation
by the flrst of the coming month, d ac-
tivity among the citizens OF Bonesteel and
the officials OF the road is to the effect
that immediate action will be taken to
complete the structure and have the same
In readiness soon as possible.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-04-13
ROBBERS FALL BEFORE
BUTCHERS DEADLY AIM

Aurora, Mo-, April 10.-Two robbers,
attempting to force an entrance to the
Miners and Farmers bank of this city,
were shot and seriously wounded early
today by Frank Ruppel, butcher. who
discovered the men at work.
Ruppel was asleep In his home across
the street from the bank when he heard
n noise. Raising the window, revolver
In hand, he saw four men trying to pry
open a front door of the bank. Ruppel
shot at them five times. Two of the
men fell, but their companions gathered
them up and escaped before Ruppei
could arouse citizens.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-04-13
COOK WITH A SCREW LOOSE
ATTEMPTS TO RUN AMUCk

WATERFOWL, S. D., April 11.-Sudden-
ly becoming deranged. Jack" Sivage
chef at the Grand hotel quickly cleared
the kitchen by shying butcher knives and
forks at the help. When an officer APP
peared the cook def1ed him to place him
under arrest and made for him with
knife in one hand and tureen OF hot
gravy I'm the other. "Shoot" was the
advice of the crowd of travelling men
who were watching proceedings from
a respectful distance. but officer OPP
helm had resources Of his own, and be-
fore the chef knew what hit him he
was on his way to the city Jail.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-04-13
HYDROPHOBlA CAUSE OF
BASEBALL MANS DEATH

New York, April 11.--Abraham Ma
hon, formerly secretary Of the New
York American baseball club, died in
the Neurological institute today from
hydrophobia. He was brought to the
institute last Saturday from his home
at Yonkers.
Mr.. Nahon is said to have contracted
the disease from a pet bulldog last Mo-
vember while he was attending the ami
NAL, which was suffering with an i'll
ness which later developed into rabies.
Mr.. Nahon had slight cut on his
hand. which was infected, 1t is sup
posed, when the dog licked his hand.
symptoms of rabies did not develop
until last Friday. Nahon was AZ years
old.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-04-13
ANNUAL TEACHERS INSTITUTE
IN BLACK HILLS COUNTIES

Belle Fourche, S. d.. April 1.-THE
annual institute OF the school teachers
OF Butte and Meade counties has adj
journed, after holdingTa weeks session
County Superintendent Bird, OF Butte
county, was actively In charge of the
work. 1t was one of the largest meet
ings of teachers ever held in the Black
Hills district. Misses Deadly and Por-
ter, and Messrs. Kelly and Bigelow, all
well known educators OF the state, were
the instructors. An informal reception
was held Thursday evening, the Com
mercial club OF Belle Fourche furnish
ing refreshments for the occasion.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-04-13
POLITICIAN Willis WHEN
GIVEN TERM IN PRISON

Milwaukee. Wis. April S.--William A..
Stuart. defeated candidate for the
democratic nomination for congress in
the Fifth Wisconsin district last fall,
was today found guilty of ''uttering a
false document" and was sentenced TO
IS months in the house OF correction.
He tainted. falling at the feet II his
wife as he was being led from the
court room.
Stuart was arrested in Cincinnati
about two months ago. He was charged
will getting $500 from Eli Secor by
forging the signature of the secretary
of q mining company
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-04-13
CHAMPION WOLF TRAPPER
OF THE UNITED STATES

Aberdeen, s. D., April 11.-Matt Clas-
sen, Of Perkins county, is achieving a
reputation as the champion wolf trap
per of the United States. During the
past winter he has trapped and killed
over 200 wolves, and makes q good liv-
ing from the bounty received by the
scalps, besides the sale Of the hides.
Classen occasionally kills a wolf by
poison, but he says this method Injuries
the hide, and he prefers to capture the
animal alive and in that way take the
pelt at the best.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-04-13
WAR VETERAN AND GOOD
CITIZEN PASSES AVIAN

Sioux Falls, s. d.. April 10.--At the
family residence in this city last night
occurred the death of Charles ". Booth,
aged rs, coroner Of Minnehaha county,
who, during the past 40 years had been
a resident OF Sioux Falls and Minne-
haha county! Mr.. Booth was serving
his fourth term as coroner. He was a
veteran of the civil war and an active
member OF Joe Hooker post. G. A. r.,
and was prominent In church and So
cial. circles. He had been sick about q
week.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-04-13
ALL SECTIONS OUT
FOR COvERNORSHIP
OF COMMONWEALTH
Candidates to Lead the Ticket
In Dakota Springing Up In
Many Places.

Hot Springs, S. u, April'S. - From
present indications nearly every por-
ton of the state will have a candidate
for governor the Black Hills having
already brought forth two names.
Judge Loomis S. Gull register of the
land office at Rapid City, is proposed
Cor gov ernor and while he has not an
nounced his candidacy, he has strong
friends all over the state who are
waiting for his assent.
This portion Of the Hills never has
had a candidate upon the state ticket.
Judge Gull has qualifications that
would make him one of the most ag-
gressive as well as progressive can
didates that the party could name. Ills
official record has been such, that he
would go before the people as man
who accomplishes things.
AS county Judge Of this county his
record was in every way commendable.
while as states attorney he did things
that placed the stamp Of progress upon
the county. Afterwards, as city at
torney. he pursued the same policy and
put the city on a cash basis.
Sioux Falls, s. D., April 8. - 1t is
stated on good authority that Colonel
s. e. Young, who on Tuesday rendered
his resignation to the state board or
charities and corrections of the office
Of superintendent Of the South Dakota
state industrial (reform) school at
Plankinton, which he has held during
the past 10 years with great Jredit to
himself and the state, will, upon the
laying down of the duties of the office
September / next. become an active
candidate for nomination to the office
of governor OF South Dakota.
Colonel Young, during the factional
fighting of the past four or five years,
has not taken active sides with either
the progressive or stalwart republican
factions In South Dakota. but during
campaigns has contributed what he
could to the success of the entire re-
publican ticket.
Colonel Young will be urged as a
compromise candidate, upon whom
both the progressive and stalwart re-
publicans can unite, instead OF each
faction having candidate in the field
and thus jeopardizing the interests Of
the party in the state.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-04-13
GARNER CONVICTED OF
KILLING MRS. COCHRANE

Danville, Ill, April 11.-After being
out since 1890 o'clock Saturday night,
the jury which has been considering
the case against Fred c. Garner,
charged with the murder in this city
last October OF Mrs. Elsie Cochrane, re-
turned verdict In court at 10: So this
morning, finding the defendant guilty
and fixing his punishment at confne-
ment in the penitentiary for 20 years.
The defendant was In court and re-
ceived the verdict calmly.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-04-13
THREE BLACKS LYNCHED
IN A GEORGIA VILLAGE

Ellaville, Ga, April 10.-Dawson Jor-
dan, Charlie Pickett and. Murray Bur-
ton. negroes, were lynched near here
early today. They had been accused Of
the murder OF Newton Eason, a white
man, on January Q. The mob over
powered Jailer Cliff Bough and took
the prisoners to the outskirts OF town.
5 les were found, It appears that Jordan
escaped from the mob, but was killed
'Ssfore he had ran far. The two others
boyU hanged and shot.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-04-13

the carbon, melted from one of the
rods, Is actually boiling in the little
crater formed in the end OF the rod
The superheated liquid, with binding
flashes Of light, moves and jumps
about very much as water does on
beginning to boil
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-04-13
CITY BUYS WATERWoRKs
FROM PRIVATE OWNERS

Highmore, S. D., April I0.-The city
council Of this place has concluded ne
gotiations for the purchase OF fine
waterworks system which was installed
ers. The city is to pay $1,000 for the
plant. The terms Of payment are easy
and with scarcely any burden on the
taxpayers the city will become the own
er Of the system, which is OF SUFFICIENT
capacity for many years to come.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-04-13
cRITCHFlELp DEAD.

Critchield. the American who was shot
from ambush several days ago at his
ranch near Tuxtan. Mex, died yester-
day. This fact was reported to the
state department today in a telegram
from Clarence A. Miller, American con.
sui to TampicO.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-04-13
HYDE COUNTY WILL HAVE
NEW $4,000 COURT HOUSE

Highmore, 8. D., April 1.-THE au-
thorities Of Hyde county have just
concluded the sale of bonds in the sum
OF $4,000, authorized by the voters OF
the county, for the construction OF a
new county court house in this city.
The work of construction will COM
mence within the next few weeks.
When the new building is completed.
Hyde county will be the possessor OF
one Of the finest court houses in the
state.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-04-13

Two trees to be seen in the main
street OF Thorshavn, the capital of the
Farce islands. have an interesting his
tory. Trees resolutely refuse to grow
In these islands, except in some few
sheltered spots, and the inhabitants
therefore prize them greatly. When the
road was made 1t was decided to leave
the trees in the middle Of the carriage
way rather than be guilty of the crime
lof telling them.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-04-13
COUNTY OF ZIEBACH Is
NOW FINISHED PRODUCT

Aberdeen, s. D.. April 10.-The. new
county of Ziebach was organized at an
election Tuesday when the following
full set Of county officials was chosen:
Register of deeds. w. r. Van: treas
urer, w. r. Scott; county auditor G. r.
clerk of courts, W. F. Britain; Judge, f.
l.. Ink: superintendent, Grace M. Shurr;
commissioners, r. w. Clark, III. M.
Spillman and w. HI. Beck. Dupree was
chosen as county seat with but few
scattering votes in opposition.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-04-13
FIGHT AT ST. JOE.

ST. joseph, Mo. April S.-Rudie I'm
holtz. champion lightweight of Aus
tralia, and Tom Moore, Of Chicago. Will
box Is rounds before the Business
Mems Athletic association here tonight
and Eddie Howard. of st. Louis and
VIII Schafcer. Of Chicago, will go eight
rounds. n
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-04-13

At present there are no trackless
trolleys In England, but great activ-
sty has been manifest in that country
recently In behalf of this form Of loco
motion. A. result Of this there are
at present awaiting consideration by
parliament no less than 16 applications
for franchises Of this character. A num-
Der OF these requests are from railroad
companies desiring to operate the troll
leys as feeders to the railroad. Others
are made on behalf Of private corpora
lions. and few by the companies
which equip these lines and are de-
signed to serve as demonstrations.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-04-13
ABERDEEN PUBLISHER
TO WE'D OHIO GIRL

Aberdeen. S. D., April 10.-Cards have
been received announcing the forth
coming marriage at GAINESVILLE, Ohio,
on April 10, of John Herbert McKeever,
of Aberdeen, and Miss Maud Caldwe
Bradfield. OF GAINESVILLE. Mr.. Nc
Keever is president and manager Of the
American Publishing company here,
and Miss Bradfeld Is q graduate Of
Wellesley. Mr.. McKeever is having a
house built in Aberdeen. where they
will reside.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-04-13

Sir George Clarke, the governor OF
Bombay. In inaugurating a scheme ia
supply Bombay with 10000 horse power
from storage Of reservoirs in the west
!ern Chats, protested against the igno-
rant croakers who belittled Indian
progress and enterprise
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-04-13

A little child was seen walking
around near "the bearded lady" at one
lof the side shows at county fair. The
child being evidently on good terms
with the barker, indicated to the on
locker that 1t was probably related to
the bewhisk cred female. so she asked
the child, us the bearded lady your
mother?" NO" answered the child,
she is nv father"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-04-13

! There are SO sugar factories in
Operation in Queensland, employing
over 1900 hands and representing
investment of about $1,000, 900. 7 g
cost Of production varies from IS to
$40 a ton of raw sugar. The machin-
ery used in the mills is mostly of
English manufacture.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-04-13
$500, 900 OF WARRANTS
ARE NOW OUTSTANDING

Pierre, S. D., April 10.-The state
treasury department has issued a call
for all state general fund registered
warrants outstanding, dated April 10.
The amount OF warrants at this time
which are drawing interest Is approx
mately 100000.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-04-13

According to the London Engineer,
one OF the most important lessons
taught by the recent aeronauticaI exL
position In Paris Ii the need Of devils
ing a flying machine which can be
driven at fair speed with relatively low
power engines.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-04-13
ALLEGED WIDOW QUITS.

New York. April 1l.-Mrs. T.. J.. Da-
vies, or Dore. appeared before Surro-
gate Cohalan today and repudiated any
claim that she had made that she was
Il widow Of the late General Thomas +.
Eckert, whose win is being contested.
Surrogate Cohalan allowed the woman
to go after she had made the statement
and her son, James a. Dore promised
TO take care OF her
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-04-13

When Benjamin Bempkins died at
Wilkes Barre recently. collie which
had been pet for long time refused
TO be comforted. The dog seemed to
know what had taken place. and his
grief showed itself In persistent absti-
nence from food. The most tempting
morsels were left untouched, and in
consequence the dog grew weak and
thin, and to forestall death by starva-
ton he was taken away from the house
of mourning and dispatched.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-04-13

\ Because he had forgotten his climb
ers" c. K. Ordish, Montana lion hunter,
had to walk back five miles after them
Through the snow to Libby, Mont, be-
fore he could climb a tree, rope and
capture a lion which his dogs had
tracked
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-04-13

Until 1870 1t was against the law and
sacred custom for any subject to look
at the emperor of Japan. His political
advisers and attendants saw only his
back When he first left the palace
the shutters of all the houses had to be
drawn and no one was permitted In the
streets. Even today, when the emperor
has the privilege of driving through
the streets like one of his subjects, 1t
Is not considered quite proper to cast
q glance at him.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-04-13
$136 PER ACRE HIGH MARK FOR
CODlNGTCN COUNTY LANDS

WATERFOWL, s. D., April 11.--Setting
a new mark for The price of wild IN
Improved land in Codington county Al.
bert Ehrke bought a 40-acre tract ad-
joining his farm. seven miles southwest
Of the city, paying 1886 an acre. He
also paid nearly $4,000 for a 320-acre
tract. The purchases were made at the
annual sale Of school lands.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-04-13
SUCCESSFUL TRYOUT OF
ROBiNSON'S MACHINE

Rapid City. S. d., April IL
Aviator Robinson made two sue
cessful flights over the city
Sunday for trial OF the air
currents before Tuesdays ex-
hibition. He did not attempt to
make an altitude record. The BIZ
plane alighted a few hundred
feet from the starting point
after a two-mile flight.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-04-13

Many persons fancy that the entire
Chinese people depend on rice as the
main article OF diet. but there are mil
lions In central and north China that
have never tasted rice. and to other
millions 1t Is more Of a luxury than
xvh
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-04-13

1 1t is reported that a new process OF
extracting radium from pitchblende
produced at Cornish mines has been
adopted, by means Of which more
radium can be extracted in two months
than In one year by the present method
lemployed on the continent of Europe
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-04-13

J In Hawaii's territorial life Of 10 years
her bank deposits have grown from
"a, 900, 900 to over $4,000, 900. and savings
have risen from $4,000 to 1920, O00
The Chinese have the largest per cap
tia average savings bank accounts,
lx322 "a
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-04-13

A class of seven boys, ranging in age
from Z to years had heard from
their teacher the story OF Abraham
Lincoln, and the three big boys of the
class were told to write something on
the subject. This was one OF the re.
suits of the teachers order: Lincoln
was the greatest president because he
made the slaves free. An actor killed
him. Then the actor tripped on a flag
and broke his neck [sicl. That shows
what good thing 1t Is to have flags
around. Lincoln used to chop wood to
make q living. But he was smarter
after that"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-04-13
BRIDGE CONTRACT LET.

Vermillion. s. D., April 10.-A bridge
contract amounting to about $26, 600,
and calling for eight bridges across the
Vermillion river ditch, has been let to a
Des Moines firm by the commissioners
Of Clay county.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-04-13
MANY TEACHERS ATTEND.

Aberdeen, s. D., April 10.--Over 300
school teachers are In attendance at the
annual convention of the Northern
South Dakota Educational association.
which will adjourn session Of two
days at this place tonight.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-04-13

OF the total poulation of Australia
t,275, 306-1. 429, 1856 dwell in four cities,
namely: Sydney, 577.1S0; Melbourne.
53S 1000; Adelaide. 17S,300; Brisbane,
1885. While in England the proper
ton Of the Inhabitants of London to
those Of the country as a whole is 1882
per cent, the proportion of Sydney to
New South Wales is 1878. that of Mel
bourne to Victoria 43.11, that Of Bris-
bane to Queensland 25.04. that of Ade-
laide to South Australia 45.41, and that
OF Hobart to Tasmania 21.92
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-04-13

The Norwegian composer, Johann
.Halvorsen, has written a musical COM
edy, entitled cdr. Cook" the subject
being the notorious north pole expedi-
tion. 1t will be produced shortly az
the National theater in Christiania.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-04-13
MONEY FOR POOR.

Toxic. April 8. - Kokura has given
100000 to be devoted. with similar
amount donated some time ago by the
emperor. to the relief Of the poor and
sick Of japan.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-04-13
RESIGNED FROM INDIAN SERVICE

VermiIlion, s. D., Apr. 10.-Carl Cum
derson, Of this place, after seven years
In the Indian service, has resigned his
position as supervisor of alloting
agents. His work for the past year has
been in the southerns Pacific region, as
far south as the Mixican border.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-04-13

Dozens OF pieces of two harem skirts
torn from their wearers by mob that
the police had to disperse. are held in
Rio Janeiro as souvenirs of the first of
these skirts seen In the city
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-04-13

In the beefsteak eating contest be-
tween boys and girls teams. OF the
Brooks Bowling club, New York. the
girls won first honors.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-04-13

Baby Vinson Walsh Mclean has
given $3.50 Of his inheritance Of millions
TO provide pure Inilb for $50 WASH
fnpfon babies for one month";
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-04-13
.loWA MAN NAMED.

Washington. April 1.-THE president
today appointed Edward s. Bowman, OF
Iowa. 70 be first lieutenant medical re.
serve corps.