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The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-05-11
ARBITRATION TREATY
WILL Be APPROVED
Peace Conference Will Strongly
Urge It's Ratification on
Congress.

Baltimore, Md, May 6.-The chief
feature of the national peace congress
was the report OF the committee on
resolutions. which was scheduled for
presentation at the close OF the after.
noon meeting.
The resolutions are expected to be
O. crystallizatIon OF sentiment which
has inspired the session and which
marks the present development Of the
peace movement.
One Of the resolutions Endorsed the
Anglo American arbitration treaty and
calls for it's ratification. Another asks
that congress pass such acts as will
make the government hold each state
responsible for any outrage committed
on the person or property OF foreign
subjects within the state. Still an
other resolution approves the proposed
celebration of the 100 years Of peace
between the English speaking nations
and will pledge its support to the
movement
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-05-11
POLITICS MINGLED
IN UNWRITTEN LAW
Quaker City Slayer Released
After He Had Shot the Be-
trayer, Is Jailed Again.

Philadelphia, May undetermined to-
avenge the death Of their brother.
George Leary, real estate man of this,
citv relatives Of the dead man today
caused the re-arrest Of Frank McMa-
hon, saloon keeper, who shot and
killed Leary on a street corner last
Thursday night. and was discharged
from custody on Saturday by Coroner
John W. Ford The warrant for the
second arrest was sworn out by John
A. Leary, a brother of the slain man.
The case has attracted general In
terest In this city because of the part
the 'unwritten law" plays in the trag-
edy. When arrested. Mcmahon, who Is
AZ years old, said he called Leary, who
was 81 and bachelor. to see what he
was going to do for his (McMahon's)
18-year- old daughter, who Mcmahon
charges was betrayed by keary. Nc
Mahon said that Leary sneered at him.
that he shot him, and was glad of 1t.
Before the coroner last Saturday,
Mcmahon made statement declaring
that when he ask ed Leary what he was
going to do for the girl and her baby,
Leary demanded to know what busi-
ness 1t was of his. A fight followed,
Mcmahon said, and Leary was shot.
Leary was unarmed.t Coroner Ford in
structed the jury to render a verdict OF
self defense, explaining that he would
shoulder the responsibility for the re-
lease Of Mcmahon.
The Leary family, which is in COM
Portable circumstances, declares that
Mcmahon was released through politi-
cal influence and that no money will be
spared to have Mcmahon punished.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-05-11
WAITING THE WORD FROM
DIAZ AS TO RESIGNATION

Ell Paso, Tex, May 6.-Cherishing
the hope that President Diaz would
make good his privately announced in
tention OF laying down the reins OF
government by public announcement
that he has done so, would thus end al
once the revolution that is tearing
Mexico to pieces, insurrecto leaders al
the MaderO camp across the Ric
Grande waited expectantly today for
news from Mexico City.
Judge Carbajal, the government
peace envoy to whom the three insur-
gent commissioners yesterday pre-.
sented General Madero's suggestion
that President Diaz make public the
private assurance already given of his
intention to resign, remained in his
room at hotel here to receive tele-
graphic instructions as to how to dea.
with the rebel demand.
On the Interpretation Of the Mexican.
presidents reply depends the fate Of
Mexico, rebel leaders declared today
Should an unfavorable reply be re-
peace negotiations and continue the
argument with arms. They have no al
tentative, they say, for kilograms have
been pouring into the headquarters OF
General Madero from Revolutionary
chieftains from all parts of Mexico
warning him that If he consents to any
arrangement which will continue Gen.
eral Diaz In power they WIKI renounce
his leadership and continue the rebel
lion independently. Reports also have
been received at the Madero Camp OF
the mobilization of large bodies OF rebel
troops prepared to march on the CITY
OF Mexico IL necessary.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-05-11
HINTS ON HOW TO
BUY ORIENTAL RUGS
Examine the Wool Carefully and
Be Sure to Get a Color That
Is Genuine.

In selecting a rug, we must look
carefully to be sure the design is per-
feet in its entirety, and harmonious"
says Rosa Belle Holt in the Woman's
Home Companion.
Then in regard to color. The true
artist is born with the color eye. She
knows instinctively what colors blend
tremendously. The slightest deviation
from soft, restful color to a harsher
more garish tone, fills her with sort
OF Indignation and resentment The
old vegetable dyes were famous, and
there is no reason why they should not
be used nowadays, in the dyeing of the
woods for the rugs, except for the
length of time and expense to procure,
and the labor to perfect them. There
are. however, certain firms with fac
tories in the orient, which are doing
their utmost to establish vegetable dye
ing for their rugs.
My advice is to buy now, before it
Is too late, the old rugs. dyed with the
pure vegetable dyes. When I say old
rugs, l do not necessarily mean an
tique rugs, which are, to my thinking,
not later than the early part Of the
18th century. think that we may
classify those rugs as old which have
been woven more than SO years.
Twenty five -year-old rugs are often
examples Of pure vegetable dyes, and
come in lovely colorings. I
If you want a modern rug. be care-i
full to get a color that il genuine. Ex-
anime the wool, and notice If 1t be the
same shade away inside as on the
surface. Often the top is very at,
tractive in a rug, but by peering down.
you will see u much brighter color
showing that the surface has UNDER
gone some special treatment.
In buying. one should examine not
alone the surface of the rug but also,
the back. See if the weaving be firm
and not loosened by the dyes. Hold it,
up to the light and see IL the texture
looks Arm as on the surface. If you,
and an old rug, even with holes. but
with much pristine charm, do not hes
itate to buy 1t, for it can be beautifully,
mended. There is, however. differ
ence between holes in the old rugs and
those in modern ones. In the latter,
they are often caused by the rotting Of
the dye. II such be the case, do not
on any account buy the rug. 1 wish
could give you some certain test for
this, but 1t takes experience to under.
stand the difference"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-05-11
THREE DROWNED IN
SINKING OF STEAMER

Detroit, Mich, May 6.--The steel
steamer Erwin L. Fisher was sunk
early today opposite Wyandotte, in the
lower Detroit river. In collision with
the steamer Stephen Clement, Of
Cleveland. Chief Engineer w. w.
Auhl and Stewart Louis Sugden and
wife are believed to have been
drowned.
The Fisher was a steel steamer 220
feet long with 4s-foot beam and Is
foot depth and was built In 1910. She
was owned by the Argo Steamship
company, Of Cleveland.
The Fishers second engineer, whose
name was not learned, was severely
injured about the hip when his vessel
was struck and was at first missed by
the small boats searching the water
In his disabled condition he managed
to keep afloat while he drifted half a
mile down the river before being
rescued.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-05-11
LEGISLATORS line UP
With COMMON THUGS
Alleged Ohio Grafters Arraigned
In Court on Charges of
Grating.

Columbus, Odhio, May estate SEN
Ators George X. Cretone, I. f. Huff
man and L. r. Andrews, Representa-.
tives A. c. lowry and George d. Nye
and Senate Sergeant at Arms Rodney
]. Diegel, under indictment for solicit,
ing brides. were arraigned today be-
fore Common Pleas Judge E. B. Kink-
head In the criminal court room and
pleaded not guilty.
Prosecuting Attorney Turner said to.
day that many unsigned communicaa
tons have supplemented and strengths
ened the data in his possession reiat.
ing to the alleged corruption in the
general assembly.
The accused legislators, with the ex.
ception of Nye and Lowry, who were
arraigned later, were brought in alons
with seven criminals, one murderer
and others accused of petty thefts and
burglary.
Following the pleas OF not guilty the
prosecutor set the trials for week after
next.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-05-11
FAVORABLE REPORT ON
BOTH THE new STATES
House Committee Will Advise
That Each Be Given Oppor-
tunity to Amend.

Washington, May 8-Interest center
ed today In the forthcoming report of
the House committee on territories re-
lating to statehood for Arizona and
New Mexico. which will be the legis-
lation next on the democratic program
to be considered. The sub COMMITTEES
to which the matter was referred will
report to the full committee Monday
and 1t In turn will report to the House,
probably on Tuesday.
Ratification of both constitutions
will be recommended with the further
suggestion that the question Of the re-
call be re-suEnlitted separately to the
people Of Arizona at an early date ard
that the people of New Mexico be given
an opportunity to revise the constitu-
ton so that 1t may be more easily
amendable. Representatives Of all fac
tons in both territories agreed before
the committee that such recommends
tons would be carried out.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-05-11
DAKOTA YOUTH IN
BADCERINC CRAFT
ADMITS HIS GUILT
A. A. Armstrong, of Watertown,
Confesses in Washington
Court.

Washington, May S.-Preferrlng to
acknowledge their guilt and throw
themselves on the mercy of the court
rather than stand trial, Benjamin H.
Knots, 33 years old; his brother
James Bailey Knots. 20 years old.
both OF Orangeburg. S. c.; Albert A.
Armstrong. 20 years old. Of Water
town, s. d., and Flossie Bennett, alias
Flossie Knots. the supposed wife OF
James Bailey Knots, pleaded guilty
to blackmfil when arraigned before
Justice Wright.
They are charged with attempting
to extort $4,000 from Charles Rosen-
thai, local merchant, who was pho
tographed while visiting the young
woman at her apartments, In the Cairo.
Later BENJAMIN Knots explained
his connection with the case. Justice
Wright, declaring that II the state
ments or Benjamin Knots were true,
he was not guilty, directed that a
jury be impaneled to pass on his
case.
Girl Tells Whole Story.
F1ossie Bennett was attired in a
baby blue" coat suit and wore a
5aunty straw hat. trimmed in ribbons
or the same hue, Of which color also
was the crown OF the hat. She an
swered questions put to her in q
straightforward, girlish manner.
The young woman, who. while only
ID years old, has been married and
left her husband In Michigan, told Of
making the acquaintance Of Bailey
Knots and Armstrong. She said the
two boys talked over the scheme to
work the badger" game by taking
photographs Of a victim whom she
was to lure to her apartments. She
consented to the proposition. she said,
and went to Rockville and was mar
ried to Bailey, as she called him. She
declared Benjamin Knots had never
discussed the proposition with her or
In her presence, and said that she was
unaware that he was In the scheme
until ne accompanied Armstrong when
the latter rushed into her bed room
after Bailey had threatened Rosenthal
and tied the latter to a chair.
The court postponed sentence until
the verdict Of the jury in Benjamin
Knots case is returned.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-05-11
FREE LIST BILL WILL
PASS THE HOUSE SOON

: Washington, May 8-After two weeks
Of debate the democratic bill placing
on the free list manufactured articles
calculated to benefit the farmers Of the
country reached its final day Of general
discussion In the House today. Though
there were more who desired to speak
on the question than could do so In one
day, the agreement to close discussion
was not disturbed.
More than 100 speeches have been
made since the bill was called up a
week ago last Monday by Chairman
Underwood, of the ways and means
committee, and when it is taken up I'M
der the five-minute rule Monday, to be
passed before adjournment, number
of amendments will be presented by
members of the minority. The demo-
cratic leaders asserted today, however.
that all amendments would be voted
down and the bill passed as agreed on
in the democratic caucus.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-05-11
The impossible.

Andrew Carnegie, at recent din
her in New York, said Of a certain
abor trouble:
1T is silly Of employers to pretend
h these troubles that they are always
q the right Employers are often
h the wrong; often unreasonable.
They often--like Mrs. Smith-Jones-
SIX impossible things:
MRS. Smith-Jones, taking villa
It Palm Beach, engaged for butler q
lately old colored deacon.
Now, Clay she said to the old
elbow, there are two things must
INSIST upon--truthfulness and obedi-
nce.'
Ives, madam, the venerable serv.
INT answered, and when yo' bids me
ell yo' guests yos out when yo's In,
which shall 1t be, madam
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-05-11
CUNNINGHAM CASE
ON FINAL HEARING
Rich Alaska Coal Claims, Which
Caused the Ballinger Scandal,
Get Their Day in Court.

washington, May 9.--After having
been out OF the public eye for some
time, the Cunningham Alaskan coal
Land claims, which brought about the
Ballinger- Pinchot congressional inves-
tigation, because of charges by Louis
K. CLAWS. former field agent OF the
land office, today approached their de-
termin9 ton.
Attorneys for the Cunningham claim
ants appeared to argue their case be-
fore Secretary Of the Interior Fisher.
Land Commissioner bennett and MEM
bers of the board of law review of the
general land office. 1t was expected the
hearing would be concluded tomorrow.
E. G. Hughes, Of Seattle, and John p.
Gray, of Wallace, Id, are representing
the claimants. Commissioner bennett
Is charged with handing down the de-
cisions. Secretary Fisher determined to
sit at the hearing, however, so that in
case an appeal is made to him. time
and expense may be saved for ell
parties concerned.
Washington, May 9.-senator Ken
yon introduced his bill t. make the
Sherman law more drastic this after
noon. In view Of his former position
as the chief trust prosecutor of the adj
ministration, it attracted much notice.
The new congressional directory,
which came out today. contains an in
teresting reference to Senator Dolliver.
In the biography of Representative
William B. Brown, of West Virginia, it
says
He was cousin OF the late Seno tor
Dolliver. Of Iowa, and they We're room
mates in college. While of opposite
politics they entered into a boyish
agreement to meet again in after life
in congress"
The death of Dolliver came just too
soon to have the pact fulfilled.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-05-11
BRIBERY WITNESSES
HAVE FLOWN STATE
Several of Them Said to Be Out
side of the Courts of
Ohio.

Columbus, Ohio, May S.--Prosecuting
Attorney Turner says he is in receipt
Of information that some OF the impor-
tant witnesses who were to have been
subpoenaed in the legislative bride
scandal are missing and have probably
fed outside the state lines.
: Diligent search has failed to locate
some Of the men wanted, notably some
Of the we'll known lobbyists whose
presence in hotels and at the state
house has been a subject of comment
ever since the present legislature con-
vened.
) A we'll known official who has been
connected with the state house for
many years, is quoted as having said
that this legislature Is the most COR
rupt in his experience and he will prob
ably be summoned before the grand
ii1rV
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-05-11
MUCH MEXICAN GOLD
SENT TO new YORK.
Indications Are That Some
Thrifty Financier Is Plan
ming a Get Away.

New York, May 8. - Mexican gold,
coin to the amount of nearly $4,000, 900
has been received at the federal sub!
treasury and assay office here within a.
short time past. it was learned today
Substantially half the amount has been!
melted into bullion at the assay Office
The remainder was deposited at the,
ub-treasury. The gold was all Of
recent coinage.
It was reported that someone, pos.
sibly high official OF the Mexican gov
eminent, anticipating crisis In Mex
lean affairs had shipped the gold here
as q precautionary measure.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-05-11
WINTER WHEAT REPORT
MADE BY DEPARTMENT

Washington, May 9.-The average
condition of winter wheat on May
was $751;, compared with 1873 on April
1, 82.1 on May 1. 1910, and $50 the May
l 10-year average, according to the
May crop report of the department Of
agriculture issued at $3.50 p. m. today.
The average condition OF rye was
800, compared with 89.3 on April /;
91.3 on May L.. 1910, and S9.7 the May /
10-year average.
The area Of winter wheat to be har-
vested was about 1851 900 acres, or
100000 acres (6.6) more than the area
harvested in 1910, and 3,11s,000 acres
COS per cent) less than the area shown
last fall-34, 4S5, 900 acres.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-05-11
Now He Doesn't Believe It.

A Cleveland man was reading some
okes about how the English weren't
10 slow as they are supposed to be
TO get joke. He believed 1t, too So
>e tried his theory on British guest
II his.
Did you ever hear Mark Twain's
Joke about how the report of his
'eath had been greatly exaggerated"
he asked.
NO" answered the Englishman,
eagerly, but I'll wager 1t was good.
What was it?"-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-05-11
RUMORS OF ATTACKS IN
MANY CITIES OF MEXICO

Mexico City. May 6.-Although today.
the 9Th of May. one of Mexicos great
pational holidays, as the anniversary
Of the victory Of General Diaz's troops
over the French, has been fixed on by
scores of rumor mongers during the
past week as the date for concerted
nsurrecto attack on many OF the coun-
RVS cities and even on the capital it.
self, residents of the capital were in
.lined to smile when one mentioned
;he probability Of immediate attack.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-05-11
AVIATOR ia KILLED,

Shanghai, May S.-Rene Vallon, the
French aviator, fell from great height
today and was instantly killed. WALTON
belonged to Paris and had been giving
exhibitions in this country for six
weeks in the hope Of interesting the
here during the two weeks ending yes
Chinese government in military avia-
ton. He made the first extended
Sommer biplane.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-05-11
FORMER POLICE OFFICER
Is RELEASED ON PARDON

Joliet. H.. May edward Mccain
former Chicago police inspector, re-
ceived his first in:imation OF his par
don and the end OF his term in the
Joliet prison whom the prison officials
kept him III his cell to-day instead of
taking him ont FOR his usual duties on
the penitentiary farm.
Mccain was con"!cted of having ac-
cepted money for protecting improper
PAGES from police interference.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-05-11
MUSICIANS MEETING.

Atlanta, Ca, May 9.-The annual
convention Of the Federation of Must
clans opened here today with delegates
present from every city in the union,
and President Joseph N. Weber. OF
New York, presiding.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-05-11
DEDICATION GOES OVER.

New York. May 9.-Dedicatien of the
Lincoln memorial at Hodgenville, KY,
has been postponed until some date not
yet named, but which will not be earlier
than next fall.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-05-11
HINT FOR TRAVELLER.

One girl, who Is something OF n
traveller, has for her trunk u large
sheet of blue muslin. This is put i'm
the bottom of the trunk before the
packing is started. When everything
Is in it is folded over the top of the
clothes and firmly pinned with safety
pins. With this precaution the girl Ia
sure to find her garments as smooth
at the end of trip as at the start.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-05-11
BIG FIRE IN NEW YORK.

New York, May 9,-Fire yesterday
burned out a four story storage ware
house here occupied by the Guardian
Storage company and the Metropolitan
Tobacco company, causing loss esti,
mated at 100000.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-05-11
STENCIlED RUGS.

HAYS you thought that rag rugs can
re made things of beauty by stencil
ing them? Take a rug woven all over
of white rags. for instance. stenciled
in some conventional designs in a
queer blue or green, 1t becomes a fit
covering for your bed room fioor-a
really charming and unique bit Of fur
nishing.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-05-11

A wave power motor that a Califor-
nian recently patented utilizes the hor-
izontal motion OF the water instead OF
the vertical as usually is the case In
such machines.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-05-11

II dose IF Hamlins Wizard Oil taken
At night will prevent your having bad
cold in the morning. isn't it n good idea
TO have it ready to take the moment you
feel the cold coming?
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-05-11
Even Her Mother.

Her Mother feel, Mr.. Owens.
that can trust my daughter to you.
Owens-You can indeed, madam:
everybody trusts me.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-05-11
Fairly Won.

"Who gave We tn black eye, Jim?"
Nobody gave it t me. l had
{ fight fer it."-Life.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-05-11
XIII the Files Now and kee,

disease away A DAISY FLY KILLER
will do it. Kills thousands. Lasts all season.
Ask your dealer, or send zoe to III. SOM
Frs, l5O DeKalb Ave-, Brooklyn, n. Y.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-05-11

1t is a good thing to know where
you are going, and what you are going
there for.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-05-11

,rhe lesson of the batteship Texas, how
ever, is plain and a good one Keep up
to date and you won't be target.-Detroit
Free Press.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-05-11

Let amusement fill in the chinks OF
your life, not the great spaces there
of.--Parker
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-05-11

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup FOR Chiioren
teething, softeus the gums, reduces inhamma-
ton. aliays pain. cures wind collie, 25c n bottle.