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Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08
L0Eb'S SLEUTHS HAVE
Their EYES ON MAN
American Collector Is Suspected
of Being Involved in Theft
Of Mona Lisa"

New York, Aug. 31.-William Loeb,
jr., collector OF the port OF New ToTk,
announced today that an American art
connoisseur, now in Europe, is under
surveillance by foreign agents Of the
United States cooperating with the
French government, in the search for
the picture, Mona Lisa Leonardo
De Vinci's masterpiece, which disap-
peared from the Louvre in Paris 10
days ago.
Further han the knowledge that the
American under watch was iii Paris
at the time of the pictures disappear
ance and was an intense admirer Of
the painting there is nothing to con-
meet him with the case, Mr.. Loeb said.
The collector declined to make public
his name, but said that he was a res
ident of a western city.
"His presence in Paris at the time"
Mr.. Loeb said, may be purely a CO.
incidence. 1t vas expected that he
would reach New York yesterday on
the Kaiser Wilhelm II, but he was not
aboard. L first heard on Monday OF
the watch placed on him"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08
MEXICANS PUT OUT
LIBERAL PLATFORM
Principles Are Adopted on
Which Madero VIII Make
Race for President.

Mexico City, Aug. S0.-ANearied by
The exercise OF their constitutional. but
hitherto unused, right to nominate cam
didates for the presidency and vice
presidency, delegates t the first ma
tional convention OF the progressive
party late yesterday adopted q platform
that Says beneath its burden OF reform.
Today it is expected the nominations
will be made.
The convention pledged its candidates
to carry out the principles OF anti-re-
election n to work for a revision of
the election laws. Another plank pro-
vides FOR a revision OF the system of
taxation, f2gors the development OF
public and promises to COM
bat m%onoplies and support privileges.
The party pledges it's representatives to
work for 4 reform OF the judicial and
legal system. Improvement in the edu-
eational system of the country also Is
promised.
II elected on this platform, Francisco
r. Madero, jr., may be expected to ex-
.ercise a friendly interest In Central
American affairs. One provision of the
party's platform is for an extension OF
the republics friendly relations with
foreign countries. The provision closes
with the promise TO direct prudently
the policy OF the government toward
bringing aDout q union or the central
American republics"
Special attention is paid TO the In
.erests or the iaboring element in one
plank. which promises ito improve the
moral, intellectual and material con
litions of working men,
Establishment of manual training
schools is promised.
The Mexicanization of the personnel
Of the national railways is to be hast
ened and schools are to be established.
Laws looking to proper indemnif1ca-
lion of those injured while at work are
promised. The question of pensions
for disabled workmen also will be con-
sidered.
The Maya and Yaqui Indians are
promised that those deported by the
Did government will be returned by the
new government to their homes II
they wish to return, and that on pub
lie lands agricultural colonies will be
established.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08
Joker DISCOVERED
IN PUBLICITY LAW
No Provision in 1t for Making
Public Expenses Of the
Candidates.

washington. Aug. 30.-Primary elccs
lion expense statements for Senators
Martin and Swanson OF Virginia, the
first TO he flied under the new publicity
law that went into effect August 10
reached the office of Secretary Bennet
of the Senate today. Ia the absence of,
Secretary Bennet, officials Of his office
declined 70 make them public.
Following this refusal g careful exc
animation OF the New publicity law re-
suited ia the startling disclosure that
in the act presumed 10 be most drastic
there lis no requirement for publicity
Of the individual statements filed by
candidates for the Senate or House of
Representatives. The law requires the
films of Individual expense statements
and places OF appointments, but It is
apparently left TO the discretion OF The
secretary or the Senate or the clerk OF
the House, as the case may be, TO de-
eide whether these statements shall be
given TO the public.
The publicity law of 1910 required
that tho expenses Of campaign CONF
mittees shall be a part of a public
record in tho office OF the clerk OF
the House and shall be open to public
inspection"
The statements received today from
Senators Martin and Swanson will be
forwarded to Secretary Bennett I'm New
York. What construction he will place
upon the new law Is not known.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08
BOY OPERATOR is
HERO IN A STORM
Courage of Youth at Wireless
instrument ON Lexington
Saves Passengers.

Charleston, s.. c., Aug. 31.-To tho
courage Of Wireless Operator Sheesley,
a 16-year old lad. the liner Lexington's
IL passenger and crew Of "a say they
owe their lives. Storm racked for "a
hours her nose driven deep in the
Q~uicksands off Hunting island, with
seas dashing over her the Lexington
threatened TO break UP and flng her
human cargo to death in the seething
waters.
But SheesIey, the wireless operator,
persistently licked out his call for help
and kept the terror stricken passengers
from abandoning all hope. Finally a
terrific wave swept the ship and
wrecked the wireless station on board.
Daring Deed of Heroism.
For a moment It seemed that hope
was dashed away. but Sheesley
climbed into the rigging and hastily
fixed up a new station. In immi-
nent danger OF his life from the high
wind which threatened to tear him from
this seat and blinded by the spray,
Sheesley sent out Sais plea for aid. Sud
denly through the storm he was an
swered by the revenue cutter Yama-
craw which had heard his call and
came on the way to saw the lives of
the LeXington's crew and passengers.
The passengers and four of the Lex
ington's crew were brought here today
by the Yamacraw. which left the cap
tain and rest Of the crew on board.
Two firemen were reported to have
been burned to death and q third ter
ribly scalded when the vessel grounded.
First officer Chamberlain, fractured
his right shoulder.
Courage Of the Captain.
The Lexington tossed about for hours
by the hurricane of Sunday night and
Monday morning. Captain Connolly
almost naked mi half frozen stood
heroically at the wheel and the stokers
worked desperately while standing up
to their armpits in water.
They tried in vain to increase the
small pressure of rs pounds of steam to
a sufficient power to enable the Licking
ton to steer away from the treacherous
shore, toward which they finally were
blown and grounded.
Conditions Are Better.
With street cars running, except on
the line to the navy yard, electric pow
er available for power purposes and
telephone service resumed, conditions
In Charleston are fast becoming nor
NAL. Thousands of men are clearing
away the debris left by the hurricane
of Sunday night.
The damage done here will total
more than $40 0 900. Fifteen persons
are known to have persisted and 1t is
feared that reports from exposed ISL
ands will swell the death list and the
property loss. At the navy yard the
damage is reported in excess Of $780,
600, torpedo boats being badly damaged
and buildings injured.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08
HIGH COST of LIVING
CAUSES MGRE RI0T!NG
&c Twelve Points in France the
Agitation and Turmoil
lis Reported.

Paris, Aug 3L-The agitation against
Ggh prizes ot provisions continues and
d. Grticrs of considerable proportions
were reported today from IL places in
northern france.
gIle usual procedure is fer a crowd
of women Of the lower class TO assem-
bic and do their marketing together,
carrying largo placards on which are
written the prices which the women
are willing 70 pay. II the shop keeper
assents to sell his goods at the price
offered. the women buy, but If he re-
fuses they pitch all OF his stock into
the street.
a butcher named Froissart at Henin-
Lietard. IN Pas de Calais, while patrol
ing the side in front Of his shop on
horseback, his place was stormed by a
crowd of 800 women who demanded
that he lower his prices. Froissart
charged into the mob, yelling and wav-
ing a stick with which he knocked over
several of the manifestants before he
was pulled from his horse.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08
POET MAY NOT WE'D
MRS. UPTON SINCLAIR
--------
IF We Were Ordinary People
There Might Be Trouble
He Admits.

New York. Aug. s0.-Harry Kemp.
the Kansas poet. named as cores-
pondent In the suit for divorce which
Upton Sinclair. author and Socialist
worker. has brought against his wife.
Meta Fuller Sinclair. said today that no
did not know whether Mrs. Sinclair
ever would be married.
The poet, who has spent many years
in travelling and verse making, said he
was content with the present situation
which he said would be straightened
out in a way that will bring happiness
TO all concerned. y
'The present. said Mr.. Kemp. Ais
an unusual situation and if the persons
involved in il were OF the usual sort
there probably would be attacks and
determinations and recrfminations. But
we are not OF that Sort The poet
said he wondered what they thought Of
him in Kansas.
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. 3l.-All the italian
detectives in the city, rs ia number,
were summoned to police headquarters
today and assigned to stem the wav Of
italian crime. The seriousness of the
situation became apparent today when
it was learned that the Italian govern
meht had received through it's consul
here a 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-Ttalian %conVicts believed to be in
New York City at this time.
The immediate p~rovocation of the
Italian crime crusade wa the two kid
MAPPING cases reported to the police
yesterday and still unsolved. In ad-
dition police record show Id cases Of
bomb throwing since July IA. The
action or Police Commissioners Waldo
today practically reyives the ono fam
italian detective bureau which was
Gisbanded only g month ago.
Philadelphia. Aug 30.-A dynamite
bomb, believed to have been placed in
position by persons who had been re-
fused money has exploded in front or
a house IN the southern section of this
city today causing considerable dam
age. No person ives hurt. The front
ol tie 4NtiAlHS as Wen as InaL or the
adjoining n was wrecked and win
aows in houses within a radius of a
bloek were smashed.
On April 5 last, a similar explosion
occurred in front Of the house which
is occupied by Peter M%ancuso. a mer-
chant. He had received a letter de-
handing money which was signed
BLACK Hand" He turned the letter
over to the police, who were unable to
.ocate those RESPONSIBLE for the explo-
sion
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08
MEN unite IN
BLACK HAND LETTER
If Harm Happened to One,
Other Six viii Get
Re ange.

Kansas City, Mo- Ltg. 30.-That
seven men were concerned IN sending
q threatening letter demanding $4,000
from r. A. Lang. tile millionaire lum
herman, became known today when q
close business associate OF Mr.. Long
who told Of the letter yesterday, made
It's contents public today.
You are the richest man Ia Kan
sas City the letter reads. There are
seven men of us. We have families and
children. we want $4,000, and we
want you TO put 1t this side OF vour
home where the steps lead down To
the drive. {
'Relnenlber, IL 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
NORTHWEST WEDDINGS
Anderson-kerr

yERMILIION, S. D.-Aiiss Selma
Anderson, Of this place, and DR.. y. j
ried 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 we'd
ding or DIR. Kerrs brother and Miss
Caroline Bird. ard together the twc
couples viii 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
COURT GIVES MOTHER
CUSTODY OF DAUGHTER

Luverne. Mimi, Aug. 30.-Little Ce-
celia Florence Brandenberg, aged 3,
was the unwilling cause OF a cour
proceeding here. Her parents became
estranged and her mother left the
home. the father retaining possession
of the little girl. The mother there.
upon began an action in habeas corpus
to get possession Of the child. After
a full hearing the court commission
awarded the custody of the child &c
Mrs. Brandenberg and ordered 1t to be
turned over at once. This was done liz
the court room by the father and the
mother now has complete control Of
her child.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08
TENNIS AT NEWPORT.

Newport. r.. T., 1Aag. 30.-Ouick
matches marked the semifinals OF the
aiIcomers tournament for the national
tennis championship today. Maurice r..
Mclaughlin, OF san Francisco, defeat-
ing Gustaye f. Touchard, OF New
York. 6-2, Cd. Ga and Beals e.
Wright, of Boston, putting out
Thomas G. Bundy. Of Los Angeles. GA.
6-3, Gil. Mclaughlin I'M Wright
Will 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-
franchisernent in states Where coIored
people are disfranchlsed, 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 today's session Of the
fourth annual meeting Of the National
independent Political Rights league.
]. r. CLIFFORD. OF Martlnsburg. w. Va.
presided
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08
TAFT WILL SPEAK.

Baldwin, Kan. Aug. 3l.-President
Taft mas accepted an invitation to at
tend the inauguration Of DR.. Wilbur N.
Mason. as president Of Baker univer-
sity here September "a. according to a
telegram received today by Dean Marx
ham. of the university from Repre-
sentative r. II. Campbell. Senator
Bristow Of Kansas and Representative
Campbelj, both graduates OF Baker also
will attend the inauguration.
On December 81. 1910. australia had
a population az 4.474.0e0. an increase
In 20 years OF anout 700. GEO.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08
FIVE FLOWING WELLS FOUND
WITHIN A NARROW COMPASS

flowing well has been drilled on the
farm Of Rasmus Halverson, d few
miles north of this city. This makeA
five flowing wells within a radius Of
q few miles, proving the existence oil
en- underground stream. The well Is
about 100 feet deep. The water is cold
and clear and spouts up TO a distance
of several feet.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08
WILL STAND BY UNION.

New Orleans. Aug. 30.-The Brother
hood OF Railway clerks and allied n
ions OF the Illinois Central held big
meeting last night to discuss the strike
situation. InerH were svvST5s sFsekero
abide by the decision Of the Nleaddr6
IN Paducah and Chicago
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08
RAILROAD TURNS DOWN
DEMANDS or THE UNiOl


San francisco, Aug. 30.-That to
grant the demands of the Federation Of
Shop Employees OF the Hartman lines
would mean chaos, and that II would
diminish the ability OF the corporation
to fulfill the duties imposed upon them
by law, vas the statement made last
night by Julius Kruttschnitt. vice press
ident and director of maintenance and
operation OF the Hartman roads.
Mr.. Kruttschnitt took up in detail
the reasons for refusing the demands Of
the federated shopmen, saying:
These are the reasons why we de-
cline to surrender 70 an irresponsible
committee OF federated employees, rep,
~resenting a very small portion of the
public trust confided to us by the en-
tire public and why we win not con-
cede to such committee the right to
dictate whether we shall or shall not
fulfiil for 10000. 900 people In IL states
the duties clearly prescribed by law.
Mr.. Kruttschnitt discussed the de-
mands OF the men in detail and ex-
planned why each one should not bo
granted. The demands are:
/, Recognition OF the union.
2. That all present or future em-
ployes must join the union within 80
days.
5. Settlement Of differences with a
federated committee representing five
crafts.
4. Restriction of the number of APP
prentices.
s. A flat increase In wages OF seven
cents an hour.
6. The adjustment OF piece, prem
ium or bonus systems.
Z. That no form Of physical exam
ination or personal record shall be re-
CURED.
s. When the force is reduced that
the union shall indieats who Is 20 be-
laid Off.
8. That no employee shall be dis
charged without the consent OF the
employees committed"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08
YOUNG GORMAN WINS
I'M MARYLAND FIGHT

from tha democratic primary election
In Maryland indicate that State Sem
ator Arthur Pue German. son OF the
late United States Senator German. will
be the nominee OF the democratic party
for governor al h November cleo
ton.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08

markable men from sature's ordinary
haragwork.-Hawthorrt
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08

WASHINGTON = American exports
OF all kinds for July were s13, 000, 0Of
greater than in July. 1910. Figures
given out by the department of com
merce and labor yesterday show ex
ports OF s127, 704. li9 and imports Of
s118.1 1885, 06 in July, 1911, compared with
exports OF STA, 627 ,492 and imports OF
sllI3l5, sol 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 1t Is that makes you do 1t
Emerson.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08
BURIED IN MINE.

Ifazelton, Pa, Aug. 31.--Alexander
Salima, a miner and Anthony Mar
gevitch his laborer, both OF Freeland
were closed in at the Oakdaie coIliery
Of @. B. Markle e. Co. by a mine cave
during the night and are still impris.
oncd. A reseuing corps is digging for
The men. The lSborer has talked with
the rescuers and says the miner Is far
thcr back In the mine and Is alive. It
Is expected the men will be reached be-
tore the close OF the day.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08
NORTHWEST DEATHS
Col. EDMOND z. EnaIish.

YANKTON. S. D.-The news has
reached here Of the death at Haw-
thorne. New, Of Colonel Edmond +.
English, for so years a real estate deal
er OF Yankton. He was a prominent
Mason and civil war veteran OF this
city and married Miss Emily Dennis.
daughter Of the late General Dennis,
who ~suryiva him, as dc three sons.
"The mighty purpose never Is GER
taken,
Unless the deed eoes with It,"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08

Traffic has been suspended on the
Pekin- Mukden railvvad en- account Of
the prevalence OF the plague.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08
ROADS REDUCING
THEIR EXPENSES
BY The MILLION
Out of $94, 100000 in operat-
ing Cost Made During the
Last Year, Is Report.

Chicago, Aug. 30.-FoIlowing a plan
FOR re~trenchment, railroads OF thd
country in the last year have laid Of
sl.s7o men Erecting a net annual q
ing In operating expenses of s94.000.00o
according to a report made public to-
DAY. This method Of economy In opera
ton has been adopted by go per cent Of
all the roads n is rapidly spreading
to the remaining lines.
The decrease In expense and main
tenance is said to be the result OF thd
action OF the Interstate Commerce coma
mission, which refused to allow the
roads to put into effect a general in
crease of freight rates. The largest
reductions In the forces are found
among the trackn1en, ghopmen and mis-
~cellaneous employees.
May Affect Labor Trouble.
The report containing the figures may
1t Is said. have an important bearing
on the widespread unrest existing in
tho ranks Of the shopmen on the Har-
rirpan lines. That the dispute with the
s%hopnen on the Union Pacific, South
ern Pacific, Illinois Central and other
lines may extend to other railway sys-
TENS was indicated today when shop
Northwestern road are reported to have
given notice that with the expiration
Of the present wage agreement next
month On increase OF salary would be
demanded. Officials OF the Northwest
ern road declined to discuss the subject
today.
Many Conferences Today
After a day Of secret conferences the
executive board Of Illinois Central fed
Grated workmen representing 10 trades
have decided to leave the question OF
calling a strike to the International
presidents OF the different unions. This
action Is taken by some to mean a step
In the direction Of q peaceful settle
ment OF the dispute.
A letter has been forwarded to Vice
President W.. /. Park and General Man
Gger Foley. OF the Illinois Central rail.
road. asking that a conference be ar
ranged n a number OF meetings were
held by the labor men while awaiting q
reply to this communication. s-@z17x
1t nay take several days before the
labor men conclude their negotiations
with the railroad officials.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08

"The mighty purpose never