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The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-05
COMMISSION RULED
CITIES ENTERTAIN
STATE LEGISLATORS
State Institutions and Good
Roads Proposition Are Mat
tiers Discussed.

Sioux Falls. S. d.. Jan. "a large
number Of representatives of the cities
OF the state which are conducted under
the commission plan of municipal gov
legislature who were In the city on
their way to the state capital to be
present at session OF the legislature,
which convenes next Tuesday, were
entertained by the Commercial club, of
Sioux Falls A banquet rendered by
the Colnmercial club and citizens OF
Sioux Falls I'm general was one OF the
features OF the gathering here OF so
many prominent men OF the state.
During the course Of remarks. a
number OF those I'm attendance dis
cussed matters I'm which different parts
of the state are interested.
T. w. Dwight, a member Of the state
board Of regents, expressed himself in
favor OF the state loyalty supporting
the present state institutions of learn
ing. He stated among other things
that South Dakota should be very
proud Of its educational institutions
and should have the hearty support OF
the legislature, and that the people Of
the state should stand squarely behind
the legislature in so doing.
John l.. White, OF Sioux Falls, spoke
OF the Importance OF the legislature
taking some action which would push
the good roads movement throughout
the state. He suggested that while
the Legislature itself could not provide
for the construction and Improvement
OF roads. ii could materially aid the
movement by enacting legislation
which would enable the counties OF the
state to pay for road work in cash,
and not compel the people who
use the roads to depend upon the
working out by poll tax" system
among the farmers for securing good
roads.
$. Fl. Blackwell, OF Plankinton, a
member Of the state board OF charities
and corrections. called attention to the
fact that the Sioux Falls penitentiary
was badly in need OF q new dining
hall. laundry, bath room, a chapel.
a hospital and separate prison for
women prisoners, which he stated
should be placed outside the prison
yard.
Mayor Burnside. George Schlosser,
Theodore Crete, ]. w. Cone, e. A.
Sherman and d. J. Conway were
among others who made remarks.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-05
ANDY ESTABLISHES
Fourth hero FUND"
Sets Aside $1,250,000 for the
Brave and Daring of
Germany.

Berlin. Jan. 3. Andrew Carnegie
has given $1.250.000 to establish a
hero fund in Germany.
This is the fourth hero fund"
established by Mr.. Carnegie. The
original endowment was made In
April. 1904, when 100000 was placed
In the hands of n commission composed
of II residents of Pittsburg. Pa. who
were instructed to use the annual pro-
ceeds Of the fund in the benefit of de-
pendents of those losing their lives in
heroic effort to save their fellow men
or for the heroes themselves IL -,
tured only. The benefciaries were
confined to those associated with acts
performed within the United States,
Canada and Newfoundland and the
waters thereof.
In 1908, Mr.. Carnegie gave $1,250,00
for the creation Of hero fund" in
Great Britain. In the following year
he establ~ he'd a similar fund In France
by the gift OF $1,000,000 The total set
apart for this purpose is now $500, 900
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-05
Ne,Us Briefs of
the Northwest

ONIDA, s. D.--Levens Livingston.
aged "A, one of the oldest and most
honored residents OF Sully county. is
dead
MASON CITY, IA.--A site has been
purchased for $4,000 hospital on
which work will begin early in the
spring.
FOREST CITY, Ia.-Citizens have
raised $4,000 of the $4,000 promised
the Waldorf college at the time the
cornerstone OF the new addition was
laid.
GARRETSON, S. D.--A coal stora GO
house and four box cars on a siding.
together with about rs tons of coal
were destroyed by fire in the Great
Northern railroad yards.
MARSHALLTOWN. IA.-Professor
Is. j. Lambert, of Iowa State uniyer-
sity, has been employed by the city
council 10 prepare plans and specifica-
mons for its proposed waterworks.
MITCHELL, S. oh. r. Andersen,
state auditor, has appointed p. I
Murphy, Of Brookings. as his deputy
Mr.. Murphy has had four wears! ey
perience as auditor OF Brookings
county.
PIERRE. S. D.-Merriu Hollev a
10-year-old boy. was bitten here by n
dog supposed to be suffering from
rabies. The same dog bit a number
Of other dogs and several head of
cattle at the Lumley ranch. cast ef
this city. general muzzling order
mas oeen issued by the mayor.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-05
JACK RABBIT SPECIAL"
CONTINUES At COlOME

Colome. S. D.. Dec. 31.--Colome's IA
NOUS Jack Rabbit Special will con-
tinue as the railroad service for Trip
county until next spring. This is the
statement OF railroad officials who
have been importuned to give improved
passenger service to this section.
Under the existing arrangement 1t is
probable that the Dallas Colome divi-
sion is one of the shortest In the coun-
try. having a total length OF only IL
miles. A mixed freight and passenger
train runs from Dallas TO Colome in the
morning. leaving Dallas at Z O'clock
and. for the return trip, the train leaves
Colome at 10 o'clock a. m. One train
each way is the present service.
AS the train was halted OH n couple
IF occasions between Dallas and Coloms
to give the passengers an opportunity
to watch jack rabbit chase, the train
has been dubbed The Jack Rabbit
Special and the title bids fair to stick
until the service is changed.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-05
DISCHARGED DRIVER
AFTER JACK JOHNSON

Chicago, Jan. 3.-Jackson La Fait,
q French chauffeur, discharged by Jack
Johnson, armed himself with a re-
volver and went to the pugiists home
Ito settle with him today. Johnson
was not at home and the Frenchman
tcrrorized Mrs. Johnson and her daugh-
tiers with his weapon. He was ar
rested. Johnson went to the police sta
ton later. He said:
II guess he is another white mans
hope, but 1 don't like his game and
will put him under bond to keep the
peace. / get accustomed to people
making threats to meet me in the
ring, but when they visit my home
during my absence and brandish weap-
ons / take 1t the law ought ia
step in"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-05
cOloME NOT INTERESTED
IN COUNTY SEAT CONTEST

Winner, S. d., Dec. 31.-The issues
In the Winner-Color- county seat con
test now are i'm the hands OF Judge
Robert Trip. who has deferred his
decision In the case. The hearing In
district court here rested on the claim
of Colome that the supervisors had
acted Illegally in ordering the name Of
Winner printed on the ballot, leaving
Off the names OF Colome and Lamro,
the other contesting towns.
Although Winner had safe ma
Jority over both of tho other towns
the claim Is made that the advantage
given in the arrangement Of the bal
lot had bearing on the case. In spite
OF the contest it is fact that many
Colome people have little feeling In the
outcome The general attitude there
rs said to be one of satisfaction that
the county seat issue is definitely set
tied and that 1t will not continue to
be source Of agitation
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-05

\ At . dinner party given in Paris re-
Ioently for two visiting American wom-
en-. the hostess and her daughter wore
exQuisitely colored silk dresses which
attracted much attention because OF
their unusual designs, flying birds on
lone and clusters of flowers, OF which
mo two groups were alike, on the 9TH
er. These designs had boen painted by
two well known artists, and fashion
able dressmakers have since then TAX
en- many orders for painted costumes
which one OF the profession said would
never become popular because dress
OF that kind costs little fortune when
1t II well done and Is worthless when
done poorly"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-05
DAY COUNTY EXCEEDS ALL
IN HUNTING LICENSE

Pierre. s. D.. Jan. 3.--Day county
has been favorite hunting ground
during the past fall as was evidenced
by the amount OF money RENTED by
the county treasurer TO cover hunting
licenses issued by him. The state
treasurer is In receipt Of 81 .067. so. which
Is the states share OF tha money paid
for the privilege OF hunting. One thou
sand three hundred eighty-five resi-
dent hunters licenses were issued in
Day county and 80 nonresident licenses
which brought the sum OF s2135 into
the county treasury. The states share
OF this Is one-half
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-05
JUDGE REFUSES TO ACT
ON JOHN DIETZ BONDS

Eau Claire. Wis. Jan. 3.-Mrs. John
f. Dietz appeared before Judge Wick
ham today and presented bonds for hei
husband as follows:
Rogich case. $1,000: Giblin case, Sl0,!
900; Horel case. $500; all signed by
Bangor, Wis, men.
Judge Wickham declined TO act or
the bonds and suggested that Mrs.
D'etz get an attorney TO attend tc chs
matter.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-05
Wakes CONTESTS WAGNER,s
ELECTION IN BON HOMME

Pierre. S. d.. Jan. 4.--Klas Wakes.
defeated candidate for representative
from Bon Homme county. has filed
papers contesting the right OF James
A. Wagner. returned member from
Bon Homme county, to a seat In the
house of representatives Wakes bases
his contest on alleged errors OF the
canvassing board Of Bon Homme coun-
ty. which IL true, are sufficient TO take
the ssat from Wagner. Wagner has
filed an answer TO the contest papers.
arc denies the import.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-05
EXTEND MAIL SERVICE.

Aberdeen, S. D.. Dec. 31.-Railway
mail service on the "Cannonball'
branch Of the Milwaukee road, run
ming from Mclaughlin. S. D., to New
England, N. D., will be established on
January 2, according 10 word received
by Chief Mail Clerk Denniston from
the department today. The new serv-
Ice will serve dozen towns on the
branch, besides probably SO inland
towns which will receive mail by stage
from off some Of the Cannonball branch
towns. The towns ON the branch which
Will be given the new service are
Shields, Brisbane, Lieth. New Leipzig
Bentley, Waltrous, Mott, Regent, Have
lock and New England.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-05
ABERDEEN BANoUETs
DAKOTA LEGISLATORS

Aberdeen. s. D.. Jan. 3.--More than
500 men were entertained here last
evening at the sixth biennial banquet
to Dakota legislators who stopped off
here on their way to Pierre for the ses-
sion.
The speeches were confined to the
questions of statewide interest which
will come up in the course of legisla-
ton.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-05
HURON BREWER DEAD.

Huron, S. d., Dec. 31.-Following an
illness Of several weeks, Albert A.
Blume, manager of the Huron Brew
Ing company, died at his home In this
city, aged 33 years. He was one OF the
most widely known brewers OF the
northwest. Besides a mother, two sis
tiers, and brother he leaves a wife and
four children.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-05

Wherever the American goes In force
and In proportion to his sympathetic
reception he leaves as side issue the
lindelible impression of his vivid per
Sonality. In such wise he Is changing
the sedate old maritime provinces so
very rapidly that you can hardly find
any difference between them and
Maine or Massachusetts,. This IL In
obedience to a natural law which must
bring about such results. His man
ners. his speech, his coinage, his means
of communication whether by land or
sea. are entirely reciprocal with Can
ada, but as he IL mighty and Canada
70 feeble numerically, the greater. as
usual. includes the less
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-05
JERE LlLLIS QUITS
THE EXCHANGE BANK

Kansas City. Mo-. Jan. 3.-Jere s.
Iillis, whom John r. Cudahy cut with
knife March s, last, today retired as
president Of the Western Exchange
bank here. Lillis made no announce
ment In regard to his plans for the fu-
ture. His holdings In the institution
were bought by J. G. Miller. jr., who
Will succeed I.illis as president.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-05
SUPERINTENDENT FOR UNION
COUNTY POOR FARM

Elk Point. S. D.. Jan. 3.--The coun-
ty commissioners at their meeting this
week appointed Peter Larsen superin-
tendent OF the Union county poor farm
for the year 1911. This was the last
meeting Of the present board. Albert
Dahl and f. TT. fuckers time of Of
flee has expired. John Briggs, chair
man of the board, still has two more
years to serve. The new members are
Lewis Ranum. OF Brule township. and
w. /. Dennison, OF jefferson township
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-05

It y 81 years since the Napoleonio
party In France urged that negotia-
tons should BE- opened with Austria
booking toward the removal OF tho
body Of the king OF Rome from it,
sestfng place in the Church OF the
Capuchins, In Vienna. to the Invalides.
IN Paris. AT the time." says q Paris
petter, AN American wrote an article
which attracted much attention. In
which he expressed the hope that the
pon might be restored to his father.
Now that the removal OF LAiglon's re-
nmsins ID urged again by Rostand.
Mason, Barres and others. q gifted
American again writes for the cause.
But will It kvail? Will q descendant
OF the 6rst OF his name ever share the
tombf doubt IT."
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-05
JOHN r. PETRiE WRITES
TO OLD HOME FRIENDS

Sioux Falls. s. D., Jan. Sword has
been received here from former Deputy
Marshal John r. Petrie. now located at
Los Angeles, CAL, stating that he re-
Gently took six weeks treatmen In the
soldiers sanitarium at that place.
Furthermore he says that he was never.
more comfortably fixed financially than
at the present time.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-05
CHILD is scALDED.

Sioux Falls. S. D.. Dec. S1.-The in
FAINT child OF Mr.. and Mrs. Edwar,
Walker, residents OF Stanley county
where they reside on q homestead. wa.
seriously burned. While playing abou
cook stove the child lost it's balanc,
and partly fell into the oven which hat
been heated for baking.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-05

A book Of anecdotes of famous physi-
clans by Gustav Hochstetter and Georg
Zehden has been issued IN Berlin. DR..
Marcus Herr IL credited with saying to
. patient who read medical books dill
gently In order to prescribe for him
self: BE careful, my friend Some
fine day you'll die OF misprint." Pro-
fessor Langenbeck, in speaking Of the
increase In surgical practice said: THE
human family may be divided into two
parts--one operates and the other II
operated upon.'
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-05
HURON ELEVATOR BURNS
CAUSING LOSS OF 81 o,f,

Huron, S. D., jan 3.--Fire last night
totally destroyed G. ID. Smiths elevator
worth $4,000, together with a large
amount OF grain. The total loss is
about $4,000. with small insurance. The
origin Of the fire Is unknown.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-05
cANiSToTA DEDICATEs
NEW SCHOOL BUILDING

Canistota. S. D.. Jan. 3.--Residents
are proud OF new public school build
ing which was dedicated yesterday with
with elaborate ceremonies. The new
structure is one Of the finest OF its kind
in this part of the state.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-05
ABERDEEN BOOT6LACK
A GREEK VICE CONSUL

Aberdeen, S. D., Dec. 81.
Nick Salopuleos, Greek consul
at Chicago, he's appointed his
nephew. Nick Pagones, an Aber-
deem Greek, vice consul at this
point. Pagones conducts a shoe
shining parlor here and is pros
porous.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-05

freight trafflc OF this country, for.
whereas the number of tons OF freight
carried one mile IN 1898 was over
ia. 000. 100000. last year it was over
$4,000, 900, 900.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-05
ESCAPED LUNATIc BECOMES
THIEF AND BURGl AR

Edgemont, S. d., Dec. 31.--A former
convict in the Sioux Falls penitentiary
named Harry Martin, who later was
removed from that institution to the
state hospital for the insane at Yank-
ton, and who escaped from that insti-
tuition about two weeks ago and came
to this part of the state. has been re-
captured here after attempting burg
larry and stealing horse. While en-
joying his liberty he evidently made
every effort to make a record as O
criminal while he had a chance He
first attempted to burglarize the local
hardware store OF Bartlett & Co., and
failing In this he looked for new worlds
to conquer. His opportunity came when
he espied a horse belonging to ranch
man named Pierson, living a short
distance across the Wyoming line. He
stole the animal and was making away
with il when detected, Overhauled and
captured. He was given a preliminary
hearing, but owing to his peculiar ac-
tons the officers believed he was un-
balanced mentally and this was con-
firmed when they learned that he had
escaped from the Yankton asylum. He
now has been returned to that institu-
ton.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-05

One Paris lawyer has just had his
name struck or the rolls because IL was
discovered that he acted az tho regu-
lar legal adviser to the apache" fra
ternity. from which he drew $500 an
nually In fees. One day recently he
was engaged to defend an apache In a
suburban court. His client was not
satisfied with the lawyers procedure In
the case. and after heated argument
outside Of court the client threw the
lawyer into tho River Marine.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-05

On Prince Edward Island about
5000 muskrats, 500 minks, 1000 red
foxes and few weasels are killed each
year. The black fox IL bred there by
people who keep their methods secret.
A good black fox skin II worth $500.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-05

The use of bicycles 10 decreasing in
Russia One dealer recently stated that
he sold 1000 In 1908, but only half that
number I'm 1909. In Germany the de-
mand for them IL stationary. Russia
and Germany are thus exceptions to al
most all cher countries where the cycle
seems to gain In popularity.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-05

The largest whale of its type Of
which there In scientific record was
captured recently of Port Arthur, Tex.
He measured So feet In length and was
estimated to be about 800 years old
Captain Cob Plummer. mate OF q
United States pilot boat. sighted the
monster In the shoals OF the tetties,
and the crew Of his vessel captured the
mammal. The huge body was towed
ashore, exhibited and much photo
graphed before being cut up.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-05

Jamaica Is more populous in proper
ton to its size than Spain, Turkey,
Russia and some other European coun-
tries. The white people, however, are
outnumbered by the blacks and colored
by nearly so to /.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-05

A new form Of epistolary politeness
has been devised by business firm
which wrote to delinquent: "Oblige
US by RENTING the amount Of our blu
or we will oblige YOU"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-05

Concrete floors were tried In q num-
Der OF wooden vessels carrying ore and
coal on the Great Lakes as substitute
for wooden floors, which suffer severely
well.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-05

The world production of copper in
1909 aggregated S44,100 tons (metrio
ton. 2.204.6 pounds), which exceeds by
about 100000 tons that Of the year be-
fore.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-05

What Is said to be the oldest pipe
organ In the world is on the Island OF
Gothiand, In the Baltic sea. 1t dates
from about 1910 A. d.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-05

In 1909 the world produced 1910
tons OF nickel, the chief contributors
being United States, 5000 tons; Ger
many. 3.100 tons. and England. $500
tons.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-05
THICKNESS OF ICE.

Pierre. s. d., Jan. 4--The thickness OF
ice on the Missouri river - reported as
follows: Williston, 3 inches; Bismarck.
24h inches; p ere, II inches; Yankton.
8 inches; Sioux City. s inches; Omaha,
floating ice
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-05

Manufacturers now form for the first
time In the history of our commerce.
more than one-half of the total ex-
ports Of the United States.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-05

Tapped eight feet from the ground a
rubber tree Is inches in diameter yields
three pints OF sap.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-05

Hardened steel dies are produced by
electrolytic etching I'm a recently pat
ented German process.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-05

The sewing machine product OF
Germany Is now very large.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-05

The German locomotive engineer
who runs his engine for 10 years
without accident gets a government
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-05

Floors and furniture are not
scratched by children playing with new
building blocks made of cork in Ger
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-05

The largest theater IL the Paris
opera house, covering three acres.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-05

A plant for manufacturing CONNER
cial motor cars, which will employ 1000
men, is contemplated in Michigan.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-05

A thousand red ears have been or
dered for the Vermont husking bee In
Boston. And how many chaperons?
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-05

I The envelope was invented by N. de
tVailkI about 1853.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-05
ECAN REINSTATED
BY SUPREME COURT
Disbarred Two Years, Suspend
ed Four Days and Now His
License Is Restored.

Pierre, S. D.. Dec. 31.--Suspended for
four days after being disbarred for
over two years, George w. Egan. of
Sioux Falls, is empowered by the state
supreme court to resume the practice
Of law on Monday Of next week. Judge
Dick Haney wrote the order OF tenn
porary suspension and restoration. tho
balance OF the court concurring. The
apology made by Egan to the court
i'm his petition for reinstatement was
accounted sincere and sufficient, and
the court was enabled with dignity to
than year ago when Egan's petition
for reinstatement was turned down
with unanimity by the court which
now concludes to restore his license
to practice.
Egan's disbarment came about di-
rectly through the Ann O'Grady muir
der case which had its setting In Min
nehaha county. He was accused OF
unprofessional conduct and extortion
in the handling Of the case when he
was retained by the woman who was
charged with numbering her husband.
He had passed through the trial of
Emma Kaufman, OF the same coun-
ty as special prosecuting counsel when
she was charged with causing tho
death OF her servant girl. Previous
to the time of the Kaufman trial he
had been a resident of Logan, Ia,
where he was engaged in practice. Elk
Senator Kittredge has been one OF the
principal opponents of Egan in the
latter's effort to secure and maintain
a standing before the courts.