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The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-10-04
JUDGE HUTTON WILL NOT RUN
barrow Jurist Withdrsws Name In
Race for Reelection to Bench
In Los Angeles, Cal.

Los Angeles. Cal. Sept. 25.-Judge
George II. Hutton OF the Los Angeles
superior court, who presided at the
recent Darrow bribery trial. withdrew
from the race for reelection on Mon
day. because his health had become az
fected by the months OF strain OF the
trial. With the termination OF his
duties on the bench. Judge Hutton
will head an expedition OF investiga-
ton and exploration into New Mexico
and Arizona for the American Archae-
illogical society. for the purpose OF
studying the evidences Of an ancient
irrigation system OF prehistoric races
in that section.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-10-04
GREET EACH OTHER
TAFT AND WILSON ENJOY A
TALK ToeETHeR-eov. ross
ARRANeEs MEETING.
PRESIDENT BANQUET GUEST
Both Laugh About Difficulties Of Cam
paisning-D e mocratie Nominee
Spends Day In a Tour Of Bay State
Towns and Cities.

Boston-President Taft and Gov
Woodrow Wilson met for the first
time since the campaign started at a
hotel here late tonight. They greeted
each other heartily and matted for
several minutes.
IL was Governor Foss. OF Massachu.
sets. who brought the two candidates
together. following the banquet of the
international Congress Of Chambers OF
Commerce. at which the president had
made q speech. Governor Wilson
had arrived a half hour earlier TO
spend the night at the same hotel,
and expressed a desire TO pay his re-
spects to the president.
For a few minutes secretaries and
members OF the banquet committee
were busy and the meeting was soon
arranged. The corridors OF the hotel
were TANNED with men and women
who had attended the banquet. and the
Democratic candidate made his way
with difficulty. shaking hands as he
went to the elevator. and visited the
president in the latters' room.
. Governor Foss and Mai. r. f.
-dreen. of his staff. escorted the New
Jersey governor to the president. The
governor and the president exchanged
greetings and both laughed heartily
about the difficulties OF campaigning.
Tpe president inquired OF the gov.
srntr how his voice was holding out,
and the Democratic candidate said.
"Vlry well. considering the way cam
pa/gn committees impose on the per.
soT&i comfort of candidates"
The president. with a smile. said:
IT ere are only three other living
cal didates who al sympathize with
you\in these strenuous days OF cam.
paig& ing-Mr. Roosevelt, Mr.. Bryan
and myself"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-10-04
Auditors Office Vacant.

Rapid City.-No steps have yet h'rn
taken to secure for this county a n"
county auditor in place OF John Fan
who was convicted In the federal conr'
OF connection with the wolf bounty
frauds. Under the ruling Of Attorn'N
General Johnson. the office Is O w
cant. but its work Ia being cared '"I
by Mrs. John Fall. and as the Novril
Der election will provide n new aud'
tor it Is probable that the present v
rangement will be permitted to stia'
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-10-04
WAR IN NICARAGUA ENDS
General Mena Has Surrendered e
Uncle Sam.

Washington.-With the short but
bloody Nicaraguan revolution practi.
cally terminated by the surrender to
Rear Admiral Switzerland OF General
Mena, the principal rebel leader. the
state department is already consider.
ing the next steps TO be taken in Mica
ragua. AS soon as complete tranquil.
ity is restored. with sound evidence
that President DiaZ's government Is in
condition to afford protection to for.
eign life and property and repress an
archy. the American naval forces will
be withdrawn from the country. thus
again affording evidence to the world
at large, and particularly to the now
suspicious Central American repub.
lies. OF the altruistic motives that have
animated the United States govern.
ment ia intervening in Nicaragua.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-10-04

Witten. - The German. American
State bank has closed It's doors. I,
has been known for some time pas,
that the bank was weak and but a few
continued to deposit with Il. The Ian,
report showed but $1,000 deposits, an
indebtedness Of $4,000 for borrowed
money. and total cash, 1910. The bank
some time ago took over the witteu
Hardware store and since then Il has
been q drag on the bank, which IA re.
ported also to BE- loaded with Indian
notes. whica are absolutely no good.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-10-04

Janesville, Wis.--Edward Leonard
Dryer. who rose from head OF a street
cleaning gang in Chicago TO be a null
timillIonaire. blew out his brains here
In the street. Dryer had just given
some small change. the last cent he
had. 70 q tramp. Dryer was q mem.
bet Of the Chicago board Of trade. He
amassed wealth. but lost II in an at.
tempt to corner wheat. He retrieved
his fortunes by development OF silver
mines n Mexico. and was rated . MIL
lioualre when he went to New York.
and q Wall street asain became poor.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-10-04
Hogs Take Dynamite for Food

Vermillion.-A peculiar accident oc.
CURED at the farm home of Julius
Charrlin last week. Well diggers at
work on the farm had left with other
material a dozen sticks of dynamite
and SO explosive caps. in a storage
shed. A couple OF hogs, straying
into the shed. evidently mistook the
explosives for a new kind of food and
proceeded to eat them. The explo-
sion which followed not only scattered
fragments OF the porkers to the four
WINDS. but completely destroyed the
building. Fortunately. no one was
near at the time.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-10-04
Football Banished.

Parker.-At the recent meetine OF
the board of education. an order W.,
passed forbidding the game of footn'''
to the students of the high school 70,
this season. The action OF the boar"
has o~ccasioncd keen disappointm'n'
on the part of the boys. as the PARK
high school has stood high in h'I'
school athletics In South DakotI. lh'
action OF the board was taken at we
request Of many parents.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-10-04
Live Stock Market.

Sioux City.-The following prices
are prevailing for beef cattle: Good to
choice con fed steers, 910 90:
medium to good. $s.0OlS.75; grass
steers, s6.s06S.25: grass cows and
heifers. se.256S.50: Gamers and cut
tiers. S2.50@4.50; bulls, 90:
veals. $4.50@S.75. Sheep-Lambs, $500
@7.0O: yearlings, S4.50@5.25; ewes,
S3.25 @ AIS; wether3, s3.75 % 4.25.
Hogs-Prices ranged from sS.30GS.50
with the bulk OF the sales at $1,000
$50; the average cost about 1887.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-10-04

Sioux Falls.-Fire OF unknown or
gin wrecked the interior OF tho ~"
waukee passenger depot ut Ramona
north OF Sioux Falls, and the fre'sns
house. standing nearby. was saved oo',
AFTER q hard fight. But for the profnps
work OF the fire department oou,
buildings and their contents wou'.
have been destroyed. Station Asen'
Felker was badly burned while en-
deavoring to w his books and ncN'
ets. Most Of the records were So1'
sumed.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-10-04
KILLED BY A RIFLE GAL,
sanborn County Boy Aecid,r..,
Shoots HimreIf. 'y

Sioux Falls.-As the resul, q,
ting possession Of a rifle during Tho
sence OF his parents. Harold Fr,,.
the ~i0-year-old o OF Mr.. ana NV
Charles Emmett. who live ON n
born county farm. Is dead. The f,,,.
was Mt the home of a neighbor =, T'
time Of the accident and the mot.
had gone to Mason City. Ia. on a VA,
The children were playing in the h,-
when the boy decided to go to the bor.+
and secure the rifle. While retlr,
to the barn with 1t, the weapon
discharged In some manner. Tho .~
let passed nearly through his b,lr
killing him instantly. ="
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-10-04
Horse Disease subsidins Rapidly.

Topeka, Kan.-The horse disease
which has been prevalent In Kansas
for the last two months is subsiding
rapidly. due to the vaccine treatment
provided by the state agricultural col.
lege and preventing measures put in
force by the farmers at the recon.
mendation of state and federal author.
tiles. according to J. II. Mercer. state
live stock commissioner. The disease
caused the death OF $4,000 horses in
Kansas. an actual property loss OF
over two and a half million dollars,
Mr.. Mercer said.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-10-04

Aberdeen.-Two harvest hands. soc
Michael and Ernest Apron. were row
bed of s6i and part of their clo'h'"-
by a roommate In a local Iodging hou''
while they slept. The thief was ~
rested and gave his name OF Conu,'
After a sweating he admitted ste'f
Ing the money, but said he had ale"'
$l2 OF IL In setting up his friends I"'
balance was recovered.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-10-04
Quiet In Nicaragua.

Washington. Sept. 25.-The navy de-
partment dispatches from Corinto re-
ported al quiet ea- Granada, Mica
ragua, but added that the rebels still
were manifesting great activity along
the shores Of Lake Nicaragua.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-10-04
Wood on inspection Tour.

Chicago. Sept. 27.-Maj. Gen. Leon.
ard Wood. chief OF the United States
army. came to Chicago to inspect Fort
Sheridan and the army headquarters
here. this being the first important
stop In n countrywide inspection trip.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-10-04
Student "poIson Squad"

Philadelphia, Pa. Sept. 26.-With
the opening Of the school year at the
Harnemann Medical college here. DR..
Edwin Nesbit. professor Of pharma-
cology. has organized q poison squad"
from the undergraduate body.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-10-04
kuts DEPUTY Sheriff.

Chattanooga. Tenn. Sept. 2s.-Leon-
ard Nance. deputy sheriff. was shot
and killed at Mont Lake. ten miles
north OF this city. by Wheeler Rick
cts at the latter's home. An old trou-
bic was the cause.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-10-04
Roosevelt Escapes Crash.

Tulsa. Okla, Sept. 28.-Several men
were borne down in the collapse Of
the grand stand from which Colonel
Roosevelt spoke here and the colonel
himself narrowly escaped. No one
was injured seriously. however.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-10-04

New York. Sept. zS.-A subpoena
was issued for John d. Arcbboid, %
testify In the hearing In the suit
which wa brought to prevent three
men 70 serve on the board of}the Wa
tsrs-Pisroe OIL company.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-10-04
Ooland's New Church.

Doland.-The mason work On wv
new Christian church building !"
course OF construction here has been
completed and the carpenters now a''
Mt work on the main structure.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-10-04
p.rrow rrlsI october n.

Sacramento. Cal, Sept. 2s.-Acting
Governor Wallace appointed Judge w.
NJ. Couiey Of MADEIRA to preside at
the second trial Of Clarence 8. Oar
row on = charge Of bribery. The trial
VIII open On October -.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-10-04

Madrid. Sept. 15.-Infanta Maria
Teresa. sister Of King Alfonso and
wife Of Prince Ferdinand Of Bavaria.
died A daughter was horn 70 her on
September IS. and she nsvsr rsgained
her strsngth.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-10-04
Mosquito Bite Fatal.

Columbus. O.-Mrs. william r.
Brown. a society woman of this city.
died following several months illness
with malarial fever caused by a mos.
quito bite, according to physicians.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-09-12
MADERO MAY SECURE
RIGHT, OF DRAFT.

Mexico City, Sept. 11.-Compul-
sorry military service will be recon-
mended by President Madero in his
message to congress when that body
convenes September 10th. No ma
terial increase. however. is expected
to be made in the army.
The president will say in his mes
sage that the exports of the last fis-
cal year show an increase over the
preceding year of twelve million
pesos
The food supply in Cananea. ac-
cording to reports received by the
American embassy here. is becoming
scarce. Rail communication with
cananea has been cut and efforts
VIII be made to send in supplies By
pack trains. Francisco de la Barra.
provisional president preceding Ma
zero. has accepted the governorship
OF Toluca. No passenger trains oper-
ated today over the Cuernavaca
branch OF the national railroad and
u Is reported the government will re-
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-09-12
CAMPA DESTROYS TRNIN
SOUTH or NOGAIES.

Nogalcs. Arlz., Sept II. -- The
Southern Pacific passenger train,
which left here for west coast points
nt III o'clock today. wns held up by
rebels under Emilio Campo at Out
jano, thirty miles south of Noga lea
and partly destroyed. The first intl-
nation that the rebels were In the
vicinity was volley OF shots fired at
the engineer and obeying the implied
command the engineer brought the
train to a stop. Campo himself board
ed the train and with an exhibition of
extreme Difference. explained to the
passengers that they would not be
molested: that he merely wanted all
of the arms and ammunition aboard
the train. After taking what few
arms and cartridges there were, the
engineer was compelled to run the
train 20 Aguazarca. whore there was "A
bridge The mail baggage and sec
ond class ears We're placed on the
bridge ana set on fire. Telegraph
wires were tied TO the engine and
torn down when the train started.
only the first class coach and sleep
ing car escaped destruction. News of
the hold up was brought here tonight
by six members OF the train crew
who made the trip to Noeales on "A
hand car A switch engine was inn
medlately dispatched south to bring
back the passengers and coaches not
burned. All of the baggage of the
passengers was burned.
Campo sent word by the returning
train crew that he intended TO con
tinue south and take possession of
Hermoslllo, the capital OF sonora, on |
September 10, Mexican independence |
day. He notified the Southern Pacific
officials that he would burn every |
bridge and station and piece of equip I
me..t unless the company quit trans |
porting federal troops.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-09-12
Recognition of BeIIigerent
Rights Of Insurgents is Only
Way to Prevent Intervention,
Says New Mexico Senator.
UNITED STATES TO
ACT AS UMPIRE
Three Rivers Statesman Ar
rlves at Ell Paso Home to
Confer with Chairman VIII
liam Alden Smith.

[By Morning journal Special Leased WlFe.l
FL Paso, Sept. 11.-Recognition by
the United States of the belligerency
of the rebels Is the solution of the
Mexican problem in the opinion of A.
Il. Fail, United States senator from
New Mexico. Senator Fail. who ar
rived here today from the Pacific
coast. Is one of the two investigators
of the subcommittee on foreign rela-
tons probing the causes of the Mexi-
can revolutions, particularly with
reference to the effect of American
capital.
1T would put the United States in
a position to offer its good offices TO
secure a settlement OF the Mexican
trouble" said Senator Fall. "If the
belligerency of the rebels was recog-
nized the United States could act as
an umpire and that would not neces-
state armed Intervention by the Unit
ed States. l am trying 10 get away
from the point we seem to be getting
to now.'
Senator Fall is here to confer with
William Alden Smith. senator from
Michigan, and chairman of the sub
committee. Senator Smith is con-
Quoting hearings here while Senator
Fall will return soon to the Pacific
coast to continue his Investigations
among the prominent Mexican refu-
gees sojourning in California.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-09-12
GRAND JURY PROBE
FINDS FORTY-s|X
INDICTMENTS
As Sequel to Newspaper
Charges During Last Cam
paign in Denver Wholesale
Arrests Are Made.

lBy Morning journal epsrsaI Leased WIRE
Denver. Colo. Sept. 1l.--As a Sc.
quel TO war of newspaper accusa
tions that figured largely in the citi-
zens party campaign in the city and
county elections of last spring more
than score OF present and former
city officials. and prominent business
men of Denver gave bond today in the
criminal division OF the district court
to answer to special grand jury
indictments. The indictments were
returned after nearly month Of de-
liberation and hearing of testimony
of witnesses of various degrees of re-
spectability and prominence, from for
mer Mayor Robert w. Speer and pres
ent Mayor Arnold and corporation
presidents. to the lowest inmate Of
the dives of the city.
The indictments contain an infinite
number Of allegations Of bribery, mis-
use Of the city's streets. theft OF fran
chises, operating disorderly houses,
renting property for such purposes.
neglect of duty in endorsements
of the laws and obstructing public
streets
In all, forty-five true bills were re-
turned upon the testimony of many
witnesses, some of whom are under
bond to remain in the city and some
of whom are in jail for lack of bond.
The Denver school board is charged
with failure to observe the city fire
ordinances.
Mayor Arnold and his predecessor,
Robert w. Speer are alike charged
with failure to enforce the laws
against open vice, together with the
present and former chiefs of police
and the fire and police board. both
past and present. The officials of the
local telephone and telegraph com
pany are charged with obstructing the
streets and the International Trust
Company officials are charged with
renting property for disorderly houses.
The grand jury, which thus by
arraigned both the present
and former administrations and the
big corporations of the city was call |
ed by Judge Shattuck on August 20. |
on allegations to the district attorney |
by William II. Daniels, a business man |
Of this city. In his affidavit. Mr.. |
Daniels averred he had no personal |
knowledge Of corruption in the city.
out that the charges which he related
had been made in the newspapers dur
ng the spring campaign and as cit
zen he prayed that they be investi-
gated as to their truth or falsity.
Although Judge Shattuck called the
special grand jury to consider the al
egations routine of service brought
heir report before Judge Teller in the
division today.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-09-12
sort to the operation Of the trains
under military escort.
NEGRO TROOPERS
CAUSE DISORDER

Trinidad. Colo. Sept. 1l.--Negro
soldiers belonging to the Ninth ca
yalry, bound from Fort ID. A. Rus
sell to the Mexican border, who
stopped Off here today while their
three ears were awaiting train con-
nections. nearly caused riot by
their alleged conduct toward citizens.
1t is claimed that the negroes insult
ed several white women.
The troopers took possession OF sa-
looms and number of fights with
whites occurred. When their cars de-
parted fifty of their number could
net be found. The local police and
the white army officers in charge
had all they could do to prevent n
clash between the negroes and citi-
zens who gathered. The deserters are
being searched for tonight.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-09-12
SUICIDES RATHER
THAN FACE TRIAL

Pueblo, Colo. Sept. 11.--Rather
than face trial on the charge of pass
ing forged check, c. M. Harris. "a
years old. committed suicide in jail.
shortly after he had been arrested,
by drinking poison. The following
note was found in his cell:
Il am sick, destitute and despon-
dent and can see nothing in life
longer. | have brother in CARING
ton. n. D., and sisters in Arcadia and
McCracken. Kan. Kindly notify
them
1t was charged that Harris had
passed a forged check on clothing
merchant.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-09-12
Portland Extends Royal Well
come to Bull Moose Candi-
date for Presidency, Who
Puts in Hard Day.
FIVE SPEECHES TO
CHEERING THRONGS
Progressive Principles Defend
ed and Delegates to Repub-
lican National Convention
Roundly Denounced.

(By Morning Journal special LEASED Wire
Portland. Sept. l1.--On a carpet OF
roses, Colonel Roosevelt entered the
CITY OF Roses" tnday with n rose in
his buttonhole. another in his hand
and at his elbow a fresh-f faced girl
who carried a market basket filled
with more roses. When he left Port
land tonight, after hard days cam
paigning here. he found that his pri-
vate car had been transformed into
u bower of roses and the last thing
which had happened as his train pull
ed out was that the colonel was pelt-
cred with a shower OF blossoms as
he stood on the platform Of his ear
and waved goodbye.
Colonel Roosevelt made five
speeches today. lie denounced five
Oregon delegates to the republican
national convention who voted to seat
the ninety delegates whom he had de-
clared were fraudulent. and attacked.
as Judas. Thomas McCuslter. who
was Senator La Follette's manager in
Oregon during the primary campaign
last spring and is republican nominee
for congress from Portland. He ex-
planned the attitude Of the progressive
party on the trust question. defended
the recall of judicial decisions and
appealed to the people of oregon to
stand by the progressive party. on the
ground that 1t alone represented
them.
The people of Portland turned out
in large numbers to hear and see
Colonel Roosevs At.
The colonel spoke at luncheon.
talked with the Oregon progressive
leaders, headed parade through the
city on which he made three speeches
and toward night addressed the larg-
est crowd of the day. in tabernacle
erected for revival meetings. The
crowds cheered. sang and waved ban
danas.
Colonel Roosevelt's conference with
Oregon progressive leaders was al |
most broken up by the crowds which |
flocked to his rooms when it became |
known that he was seeing the mem
bers of the state committee there. Po- |
icemen were unable to separate the |
from the plain citizens
n the jam of struggling men In the
lotel corridor and 1t grew to be such
general affair that after a few min
ties the colonel give 1t up and held a
'eception. From Portland Colonel
Roosevelt started tonight for the east
'rn part of the state.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-09-12
c. A. R. VETS HOLD
JOLL|F|CAT T|0N
At REUNION
Thousands of Old Soldiers At
tend Camp Fire and Sing.
Songs and Listen to Ad-
dresses by Past Commanders

Los Angeles. Sept. 1.-THE first OF
the camp fires planned for the en-
campm"nt of the Grand Army of the
Republic was held tonight at Shrine
auditorium. Thousands of veterans,
refreshed by severa! hours rest after
the annual parade today. attended
''The old boys" choir. of Oakland.
Cal, occupied a prominent place on
the program; a chorus of 1850 voices
rendered songs. and past command
ers in chief, James Tanner. Eli Tor
rance. s. S. Burdett. John Il. Gilman.
c. q. Burton. A. G. Weissert and w.
e. johnson delivered addresses.
Besides the parade, the events of
importance today were the opening of
the national conventions OF the Daugh-
ters of the Veterans the Women's
Relief Corps and the Ladies of the G.
A. r.
Tonight's program. in addition to
the "camp fire. Included a reception
to Commander Chief Harvey NJ.
Trimble and his staff by the Wom-
ems Relief Corps. and dog watch"
by the naval veterans.