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Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08
ITALIAN CRIME IS
WORRYING POLICE
Wave Of Criminality Among
Foreigners Is Rampant and
New York Is Terrorized.

New York Aug. 31.--AIl the Italian
detectives in the city, Is in number,
were summoned to police headquarters
today and assigned to stem the wave of
italian crime. The seriousness of the
situation became apparent today when
IL was learned that the Italian govern
ment had received through it's consul
here q list of crimes by natives of that
country here since the first of the year
and was much exercised at the show
ing. 1t was stated that the detective
bureau has list OF no less than 5000
ex-Italian convicts believed to be in
New York City at this time.
The immediate p~rovocation of the
Itaitan crime crusade vas the two kid
mapping cases reported to the police
yesterday and still unsolved. In adj
dition police record show IA cases of
bomb throwing since July Ia. The
action OF Police Commissioner Waldo
today practically reviyes the once fam
BUS italian detective bureau which was
aisbanded only a month ago.
Philadelphia, Aug. 3o.-A dynamite
bomb, believed to have been placed in
position by persons who had been re-
fused money has exploded in front of
a house in the southern section OF this
city today causing considerable dam
age. No person was hurt. The front
of the dwelling as well as that Of the
adjoining n was wrecked and win
dows in houses within a radius of a
block were smashed.
On April 5 last, a similar explosion
occurred in front of the house which
Is occupied by Peter Mancusc, a mer-
chant. He had received a letter de-
manding money which was signed
BLACK Hand" He turned the letter
over to the police, who were unable 10
locate those responsible for the explo-
Sop
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08
SEVEN MEN UNITE IN
BLACK HAND LETTER
If Harm Happened to One
Other Six Will Get
Revenge.

Kansas City, Mo- 30.-That
seven men were concerned in sending
a threatening letter ~demandiEg $4,000
from r. A. Long, the millionaire lum
herman, became known today when Il
close business associate OF MIR. Long
Who told of the letter yesterday, made
its contents public today.
You are the richest man in KAN
sas City, the letter reads. There arc
seven men Of us. We have families and
children. We want $4,000, and we
want you to put It this side Of your
home where the steps lead down To
the drive.
Remember, If one of us Is caught
there are six left to get revenge"
No name was signed TO the letter.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08
Wealthy KANSAN is
KILLED And ROBBED
Body Of Rich Farmer Discovered
Under Partly Charred
Straw Stack.

Icavenworth. kan, Aug. 31.--With q
bullet hole through the skull and the
flesh reduced almost TO ashes the body
OF william Skaggs. a wealthy farmer,
Was found under the charred remains
Of a burned straw stack on the Skagg
farm 10 miles west Of this city BY q
marty OF fox hunters today.
Skaegs was a director of the EastOn
state bank at Easton, Kan. lie had
been missing since August "a, when he
left his home saying he was going TO
the pasture TO water stock. VI is known
that ne had with him q considerable
SUM OF money. He is believed 90 have
been murdered and robbed and the
oly hidden in the stack which was
then fr@d 10 hide evidence OF Tho
crime,
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08
NORTHWEST WEDDINGS
Anderaon.Ksrr.

yERMILLION, S. D.-Miss Selma
Anderson, OF this place, and Or. r. j
Kerr, OF North Platte, Neb., were mar
rled this morning at the home Of Mrs
Frank Weeks. The bridal couple left
on the morning train for Missouri Val
ley, where they will attend the wed
ding of Dr. Kerr's brother and Miss
Caroline Bird. and together the tive
couples will make an auto trip to Dem
yer to be followed by six weeks camp
ing.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08
TENNIS AT NEWPORT.

Newport. r.. L., Aug. S0.-Quick
matches marked the semiinals Of the
allcomers tournament for the national
tennis championship today. Maurice f..
Mclaughlin, Of San Francisco, defeat
ing Gustave #. Touchard, OF New
York, CO, Ga. 6-3 and Beals C.
Wright, Of Boston. putting out
Thomas c.. Bundy. OF Los Angeles, Ga.
Ga, 81. Mclaughlin and Wright
viii meet In the finals tomorrow.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08
NEGROES TO DEMAND
BALLOT DOWN SOUTH

Boston, Aug. 81. Plans for en-
franchisement in states where colored
people are disfranch1sed, instruction in
the use OF the ballot and to secure
equal rights and opportunity with the
most favored citizens of America. were
the leading matters discussed by the
delegates at tcday's session OF the
fourth annual meeting Of the National
independent Political Rights league.
y. r. Clifford. OF Martdnsburg. w. Va.
pre.ided.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08
FIVE FLOWING WELLS FOUND
WITHIN A MARROW COMPASS

Luverne, Mimi, Aug. 30.-Anothei
flowing well has been drilled on the
farm Of Rasmus Halyerson, a few
miles north of this city. This makes
five flowing wells within a radius Of
a few miles, proving the existence OF
an underground stream. The well IS
shout 120 feet deep. The water is cold
and clear and spouts up to a distance
&C ssrsTal ffrEt.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08
NORTHWEST DEATHS
Col. Edmond F. English.

YANKTON. s. D.-The news has
reached here OF the death at Haw-
thorne. New, OF Colonel Edmond f.
English, for so years a real estate deal.
err of Yankton. He was a prominent
Mason and civil wal veteran Of this
city and married Miss Emily Dennis.
daughter OF the late General Dennis,
who survives him, as do three sons.
"The mighty purpose never Is Ger
taken,
Unless the deed goes with IT,"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08
TAFT WILL SPEAK.

Baldwin. Kan, Aug. 31.-President
Taft has accepted an invitation to at
tend the Inauguration OF DR.. Wilbur N.
Mason, as president of Baker univer-
sity here September "a. according to q
telegram received today by Dean Mark
ham. of the university from Repre-
sentative II. p. Campbell. Senator
Bristow of Kansas and Representative
Campbell. both graduates of Baker also
viii attend Che inauguration.
On December 81. 1910. Australia had
- population Of 4.4y4.c0o. an increase
NO years or about 100000.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08
BURIED IN MINE.
S.

gNlson, Pa, Aug. S1.-Alexander
miner and Anthony Mar
-. q .laborer. both OF Ereeland
pnaannig then at the Oakdale colliery
hsu A resc& Co., by a mine cave
In men. The and are still impris-
jfbe. Y and corps is digging for
is ern D I In the mir has talked with
fore fhe sa the men wifi miner Is Tar
eIose qf the days alive II
eekin- Mut nas been suspended
the prevalence - rsiiroad on accounsse
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08

The practice Of adoption III Japai, d
very common. Young men who Wioh a.
obtain inauenoe often have t~helnnelyo0
ron Ia older tkap hin
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08

WASHINGTON - American exports
Of all kinds for July were $i3. 900. DOC
than in July. 1910. Figures
given out by the department. OF com
merce and labor yesterday show ex
ports OF $127, 704, l1s and imports OF
sis. le5. 406 in July. 1911, compared with
xports OF sli4,62I ,492 and imports OF
yll7, 3l5, 591 in July Of last year.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08

Men do not SO much ask what you
do, as what it is that makes you do It.
Emerson.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08

markable men from aStrre's ordinary
har Siwork.-Hawthorr.t
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08

In the supremacy Of seif-control COM
sists one Of the projections Of the idesl
man.-Herbert Spencer.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08

Chesterfield Court House, Aug.
3o-W. r. Hcwiand, a quarryman
said on the witness stand today
that he saw a bearded man with a
shot gun IN the afternoon before
the murder. Rowland lives near
the scene Of the tragedy. Eugene
~4cn&haW, another farmer, gave
similar testimony.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-22
SHIP PINE CONES TO
 FOREIGN COUNTRIES

Bemidii Minn., December 21.-Jaek pine cones from the forests of northern Min nesota are to be shipped to foreign coun- tries which are engaged in reforestation. Fifty cents a bushel is offered for the cones. A Connecticut concern has a con tract to ship large consignments to Swift zerland France, England, Germany. Japan and other countries, and has ap- pealed to the Minnesota forestry board to assist in the work of collection. In Connecticut the seeds will be extracted by special process before being shipped abroad
 The new industry is being eagerly seized upon as winter occupation by many northern Minnesota residents
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-22
DISAPPOINTED IN
 LOVE; TAKES LIFE

Nashville, December 21-When J. F.
 krohmer opened his meat market this morning he found his lsinsman and em- ploye, William Almender, aged 22 years
 dead with q bullet hole in his temple. Dis appointment in love the suicide is as- cribed to. He came from Wittenberg, Ger many, and was suitor for the hand of Miss Grace Bowers. Yesterday friends told him he would have to get another
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-22
Y. M. c. A. CONFERENCE DURING THE HOLIDAYS

Oklahoma City, December 2l.-More than 50 college men will leave Oklahoma City today for Ruston, La, to attend the southern Y. M. C. A. conference of col- lege students to be held during the holi-. days.
 The purpose of the conference is to give impetus to the college Y. M. C. A. movement inAthe sonth and enable the students in the educational institutions to become better acquainted. Every college
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-22

sweetheart as the woman was to be mar ried Thursday. He joked about the mat ter. Later he called upon the woman and the report was verified. The girl will marry Lawrence Hall She said in his eight months attention Almender said no words of love
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-22
Notice of Application for License

To Whom It May Concern:
 Take notice that the undersigned, T L. Russell, Birmingham. Ala, will make application to the excise com mission in and for Jefferson county. Ala, for license to carry on the busi- ness of wholesale liquor dealer in the city of Birmingham, Ala, at No. 24ll on Second avenue, north, in said city. 12-22-2t-fri T. L. RUSSELL.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-22
Notice of Application for License

TO Whom IT May COnceTh.
 Take notice that the undersigned, C. w. Watson, will make application to the excise commission in and for Jefferson county, Alabama, for license to carry on the business of retail sa- loon, white and colored, in the city of Birmingham, Ala, at No. 2601 on Sec ond avenue, north, in said city.
 12-15-2t-fr C. w. WATSON.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-22
AUTOMOBILES
LEGAL NOTICES
Notice of Application for License

Notice of Application for License To Whom It May Concern:
 Take notice that the undersigned, Elcana F. Nordan of Warrior, Ala, will make application to the excise com mission in and for Jefferson county, Alabama, for license to carry on the business of retail liquor dealer in the town of Warrior, Ala. on Louise street, in said city. ELCANA E. NORDAN
 12-15-2t-f fir
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-22
- WANTED-HELP
mANrED-IEMALE HELP

LADIEs' reliable home work, Steady or evenings, stamping transfers, $1 doz- en upward; guaranteed. call imme- diately for demonstration Lady At tendance, Room 20 Watts Bldg, 3d avenue and goth street 12-17-7t WANTED Experienced coat hands at once. Employment steady, the wages good. d, daylight workshop. None but those with plenty of experience need apply Loventhal Co. 1925 2d ave
 12-2O-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-22
Snend Holidays at Home

Meridian, Miss. December 2l. tSpeciaf) Scores of college boys and girls are re turning to Meridian to spend the holi- days with their parents andafriends. Me- rdian is noted for it's many representa- tives in the colleges and universities c' the land.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-22
NOTICE.
TROPICAL FRUIT STORE

TROPICAL FRUIT STORE
 J. C. SAVERIES PROPRIETOR
 24 SOUTH 20TH STREET For the holiday. the best pineapple oranges, the best nuts of all kinds. A variety of 10 different kinds of ap- ples. Tangerines, malaga grapes. soft shell oceans. soft shell almonds. soft shell walnuts, variety of all that makes the Christmas table rich in culinary enjoyment.
 PEOPLES PHONE $50
 -20-ft-we-fr sa -su FOR SALE-One Rhode Island Red roos- ter. little over year old, s. Call phone Main 60l2-J 12-20-2t-w fri
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-22

EANTED-Capable German or Swed1 girl for general work for family t} two. Good home. good wages. 1903 Flu street, Bell phone 6006 Main 1922 OFFICE HELP-Y Young ladies who {,
 write plainly and rapidly for general
 flee work. copying. listing aud fliit Address r. Q. Box 3i5
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-22

BEFORE YOU ORDER YOUR CHRISTMAS WHISKIES SEE H. w EGGLER. 2110 SECOND AVENUE, NORTH. WHOLESALE WHISKIES, WINES, GINS AND CORDIALS. ONLY THE HIGHEST GRADES.
 PHONE YOUR ORDERS AND THEY WILL BE DELIVERED AT ONCE.
 FEW SPECIALS:
 Port, A. per gallon.. % Port, A. per gallon .................. .25 Port (superior) per gallon ....... 200 Sherry, xxx. per gallon.............1 Is Sherry, x, per gallon .................. 1.0O Claret ......................... .75 Claret, five gallons. ns..................... % Claret, A, per gallon ................... S5 Claret, A, five gallons .................. 5. % Zinfanela, A, per gallon ............ .75 Zinfanela, AAA, per gallon. .......... .S5 zinfanela, A, five gallons ............ 300 Zinfanela AAA, five gallons. ......... 3.5O Muscat, XX per gallon .............. .75 Muscat. xxx, five gallons ............ 300 Blackberry, per quart .................. .75 Blackberry, per gallon ................ 200 Apricot, per quart ...................... IS Apricot, per gallon .......'........... 25o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-22
ONE CENT A WORD

RATES--One cent word day, no nd. taken for less than 25c for first tnSer- fion. Cash must accompany order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-22
LOW HOLIDAY RATES.

Ss7.5o buys a s45 Scholarship in our Commercial, Stenographic or Tele- graphic Departments. s60 buys com
 bination Scholarship with guaranty of position worth s5D per month Close
 with this opportunity al once. Wheel
 CT Business College. 1909H -171A sltI avenue. Birmin gham, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-22

FOR RENT-To a couple or small fam fly, modern apartment with steam heat, water refrigerator, gas range, and modern conveniences. See Mes ser Real Estate and Insurance Co.
 12-17-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-22
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Best located boarding house in city. 16 rooms, 9th avenue, between 18th and goth streets. J. B.
 Dryer, Title Bldg. 12-17-t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-22
WANTED-SALESMEN

NENTED-S Salesman, to sell snappy,
 ID to date line of mems neckwear, in
 oklahoma and Texas; good proposition to experienced man; side line one con sieered Mason & Villagers, Chatta- noopa Tenn. I2-20-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-22
LOW HOLIDAY RATES

LOW HOLIDAY RATES
 s3750 buys a s4o scholarship. in our commercial, stenographic' or tele- graphic departments $60 buys com bination scholarship with guaranty of position worth $50 per month. Close with this opportunity at once. Wheeler Business College, 1909 F . 17h 1st avenue, Birmingham, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-22
BUSINESS CHANGES

A RESTAURANT in center of city, pay ing profit over s250 per month; must change on account of health. Address Owner, D-9S, care Age-Herald.
 l2-21-lt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-22
LOW HOLIDAY RATES.

,r< LOW HOLIDAY RATES. 'S7.50 buys d $45 Scholarship in our Commercial, Stenographic or Tele- graphic Departments. S6O buys com bination Scholarship with guaranty of position worth $50 per month. Close with this opportunity at once. Wheel CT Business College, 1909H m17R 1st avenue, Birmin gham, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-22

WANT party to join me in discounting
 paper; 20 per cent and more. F-9S, care Age Herald. l2-2l-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-22

FOR sALE-Fresh eggs 25c per dozen All kinds of nuts. 2Oc per pound. Or anges. 15c per dozen. One pound of coffee, 25c; as good as any 35c coffee. Parker Cash Grocery. 1920 4th ave
 12-22-2t
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-01-18
HESPER.

Jan. 16, 1911.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. Lein and also
Julia called at Andrew Anderson
Sunday.
Miss Gurina Nelson is a helper al
A. A. Hawks, as Mrs. Hawks is very
sick.
The Ladies Aid Society met al
Mrs. Salve Burreson's Thursday. A
large number attended.
Hedge Jacobson transacted bust
ness at Mabel, Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Korsness
called at the parental home Sunday.
George Harter called on home
folks Sunday.
A number of the young people
here attended the Norwegian supper
at the Canoe church on Wednesday
evening.
Dora Thorson, who has been at
tending school at Valdez College,
came home very sick Friday, but at
this writing is somewhat better.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-01-18
CASTALIA.

Jan. 16, 1911.
Lloyd Biedal returned from Aus
tin, Mimi, Wednesday.
Ed. Wirsching was home a few
days last week. During his absence
Joe Wirsching had charge of the
lumber yard.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Smith and
daughter Jennie left last Wednes-
day for California.
Henry and Anna Kolriger of
Woonsocket, S. d., were visiting
relatives here last week.
A crowd Of young people from
Postville attended the roller skating
rink here Friday evening.
Mrs. S. Oxley and Miss Frances
Kobaeger of Ossian were calling on
friends in Castalia Saturday.
Miss Mary Uhley of DEBORAH spent
Saturday here.
Miss Oman Tatro returned from
Iowa City Saturday.
A. T. Smith and l.. Richard at
tended the lecture at Postville Sat-
urday evening
Miss Bessie Feltis is visiting at
the home of Walter VIM.
Mrs. Dow of Charles City return
ed to her home Monday after a
short visit with Mrs. w. VIM.
Earl Birdsell assisted in the bar
Der shop Saturday.
Albert Wagner Of Monona Is a
guest of his brother Windell Wag-
ner.
John Topliff of Des Moines was
visiting at the home of ]. Hunter
Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Lennon of De-
corah were visiting friends in town
Saturday.
Mr.. C. Stienhalber returned We'd
nesday from Dubuque.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. Wenthold left last
week for their new home at Wells,
Mimi.
Mr.. .. Harvey who has been SER
iously i'll for some time, is reported
to be better
Mr.. John Davis of Postville was a
guest of j. A. Hart Saturday.
Mr.. Cunningham of Monona was
visiting at the home of ]. Gress on
Sunday.
Harry Beardmore of New Albin,
is visiting at the home of l.. Bush.
Mrs. Standorf and children were
visiting friends in Postville last
week.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-01-18
CENTENNIAL.
Jan. 16, 1911.

Jan. 10, 1911.
Mr.. Kenyon of DEBORAH is visit
ing at the Jim Birdsell, Jr. home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Duff were
guests of the formers sister Mrs.
George Allen Sunday.
Mrs. Will McManus of Eau Claire,
Wis, came Saturday for visit with
her father Mr.. James Lennon.
F. Limbeck of Ossian was seen
in Centennial one day last week.
Fred Rekward and family have
moved into the John Russell house.
Henry Schaffee delivered COW
to Ossian Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dora Daniels were
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Barney Wen
thold near Castalia Tuesday.
A number from here attended the
dance at Ossian Tuesday evening
All reported jolly good time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Runkle, Mr..
Miller Lee, Frank Daniels and
Arlene and Nellie Daniels spent Fri
day night at the Charley Ginapp
home.
Miss Angaline Boeckman spent
Saturday with her sister Mrs. Joe
Ehler
Miss Arlene Daniels of Ossian
visited her cousin Nellie Daniels
from Friday until Monday.
Florence Wiltgen spent Thursday
night with her friend Nellie Daniels
Henry Ginapp is on the sick list
Miller Lee returned to his home
near Calmar Sunday.
Miss Tillie Wiltgen went to Free
81 lott xrJtt hnV
cousin Rosa Funke.
Mrs. Dora Daniels had some dem
tai work done in Calmar Wednes-
day.
Mr.. Lynne Allen of Postville was
calling on his cousin George Allen
and family Tuesday.
Mr.. Miller Lee closed a success
full term of school in district No. 5
Saturday.
Will BOeckman was caller al
the Dora Daniels home Saturday.
Bernard Ehler who has been Wis
iting with Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Gerle-
man, the past two weeks returned
to his home in this vicinity Sunday.
Alfred Ehler is attending the Ca
tholic school in Ossian.
A dance was held at the Fred
Rekward home Saturday night, a
goodly number attended and all re-
port a good time.
Arlene and Nellie Daniels were
callers at the Joe Ehler home Sun
day evening
Mr.. and Mrs. Rae Runkle spent
Sunday evening with Sam Goethe
man and family.
Herman Rekward was guest at
the John Ewing home near Frank
willie Sunday evening.
Theodore Rosa Is visiting relatives
in DEBORAH at this writing.
Mrs. Fred Rekward was shopping
in Ossian Monday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-01-18
LINCOLN TOWNSHIP.
Ian LIZ 1Q11

Jan. 10, 1911.
A shortage of the ice crop has
compelled some to have their ice
shipped from Davenport, Iowa.
Miss Pauline Ramseyer of Ridge.
way concluded her visit in the coun-
try and returned to her school du-
ties in town.
Miss Rose Milk came home from
Cresco last week, where she has
been working for a few months.
George Hornberger and wife went
to Wisconsin to visit the latter's par
ents, before departing for their
home at Lake Benton, Minnesota.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Lauda of Pro-
town visited at the Milk home last
week
surprise party was held at the
Jacob Hornberger home recently by
the young people. An oyster supper
was served, after which they amused
themselves in amusements of various
kinds.