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THIEF, CAUGHT ASKS
WHAT TIME 1T IS

Rapid City, S. D.-"What time is
it?" asked John J. Markos, a bold
thief, when detected robbing the safe
in the grocery store of Charles p
little here. The question was asked
OF little. who detected the thief with
a handful of his (Tittle's) money in
his possession.
about time you quit this" was
Titles reply as he dealt the robber
a vicious blow which knocked him
into a heap on the floor. AS he fell to
the floor s35 in bills huttered from
his hand. little held the thief until
the sheriff arrived and escorted the
prisoner to jail. Markos is suspected
of having been responsible for Q
number of other recent robberies il
the city.
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T TO CREDITORS.
Estate of Julia A. Nolt. deceas

Estate of Julia A. Nolt, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the IN
d%ersigned administrator of the estate
of Julia A. Nolt, deceased, t. the
crditors OF. and all persons having
claims against the said deceased, to
exhibit them, with the necessary
vouchers. within six. months after the
first publication of this notice. to the
said administrator at his residence
at Mt. Vernon in the county of Davi-
son. South Dakota.
Dated May 25th, 1915.
John II. Nolt. Jr.
Administrator of the Estate of Jul
ia A. Nolt, deceaSed.
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WELL
KNOWN DEMOCRAT. DIES

Central City, s. D.-Matt Plunkett
widely known through the state, died
unexpectedly here at his home after
~ brief Illness from pneumonia. He
was about 81 years old and Isl SUI
viveds by two ions and two daughters.
His wife died a year gao. Matt plumb
EFT was sheriff of this county in 1896
and ins l9US and was a leader among
the democrats, but belonged to the
~anti-Go1ey faction in South Dakota.
had liyed< here since the early
days and his friends were legion.
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have the wedding today, but illness
in the Graves family decided the
couple to have the ceremony sooner.
The parents OF both were present at
the ceremony.
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith left on the
Milwaukee last night for Minneapolis
where they will visit friends for a
few days. Upon their return they
will make their home temporarily i'll
the D. c. Cordry residence, sos West
Third avenue.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-06-17
CITY ENGINEER
WEBS LAST NIGHT
SID H.. SMITH AND MISS MARIE
GRAVES UNITED IN MARRI.
AGE AT MIDNIGHT.

Taking their friend completely
by surprise, Sid H. Smith, city en-
gineer. and Miss Marie Graves,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. j. II.
Graves, yer united in marriage at
IL o'clock last night by DR.. J.. S.
H%oagland, pastor OF the First Metho-
dist Episcopal church, at his home.
II haa been planned originally TO
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-06-17
LOSES LIFE FORDING
A SWOLLEN STREAM

Belle Fourche, S. D.-While at
tempting to cross a swollen stream
on horseback on Box Elder creek
north of here, Guy Ewalt, son of Ham
Ewalt, q rancher near Camp Crook.
drowned. The father and another
man were present but were unable
to save either horse Or rider. The
body was washed 200 yards down
stream. Young .Ewalt, who was II
wears old, was unable to SWIM.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-06-17
DAVE FINNEGAN NEW
HEAD OF S. D. ELKS

Yankton. S. D.-South Dakota
Elks chose Huron for the next place
|of meeting and elected the following
officials here today:
President-Dave NJ. Finnegan.
Yankton.
Vice Presidents. d. Wadsworth
Sioux Falls.
Secretary-William Hart. Huron.
Treasurer-S. II. Collins, Aber-
Edeen.
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NOTICE no CREDITORS

Estate of Orpha %. KintiEh. IDeteaseu.
Notice lis hereby given by the under.
signed administrator of the Estate OF
Orpha Il. Kintigh. deceased, to the
creditors of and all persons having
claims against the said deceased. to
exhibit them. with the necessary vouch-
ers.. within four months after the iirsi
publication Of his notice, to the said
Administrator, at his residence at BOZ
East Second street. in the City Of Nit
cheII, in the County of Dsvison. south
Dakota.
Dated May 9th, l915.
II. C. SPRAGUE,
Administrator of the Estate OF
Orplla u. EiutiEl, Dccease0.
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THREE CONVICTED ON
CHARGE OF SEEMING

Pierre, S. D.--The state game de-
partment has received notification of
fines of fifty dollars. each, on pleas
of guilty by three Bon Homme coun-
ty residents on charges of illegal
SEEMING in Snatch creek,
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TO BE PAID
ON THREE FAILED A N

Pierre, S. D.-A dividend of TWEEN
ty FIVE per cent will oon be paid by
the state banking department to the
depositors In the Security
State Bank Of Faulkton; the Farm
ers and Citizens state bank of Bry-
ant, and the Bank of Willow Lakes,
all of which have been in the hands
of the department for some time.
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AH! THE INvIGORATING WHIFF
tsF THE PINE FOREST

How 1t clears the throat and head
Of its mucous ailments. It is this
spirit of Newness and Vigor. from
the health-glvlng Finey Forests
brought back by DIR. Bells Pine-Tar-
Honey. Antiseptic and healing.
Buy q bottle today. All Druggists,
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ballot as 1t was counted. MI. BAKER
admitted that he had not seen any
lof the ballots counted on the county
officials.
David Pearson, on the stand for
the plaintiff, declared that he had
visited the Second ward polling place
at 10 and at IL O'Clock on election
might. On his second visit, he testified
he had only seen n Judge. Mr.
lGleason at work. He stated that he
had not known Mr.. Pattison vas III
election official until he heard so in
court.
With the conclusion OF this testi-
mony. counsel for Mr.. Anthem offered
i'll evidence the stamp of the Second
ward election officials and the bal
llots, with the motion that the ballots
ibe counted on the Office of county
treasurer. This would give Mr.. AL
lthen 3S votes more and decrease the
lvote OF Mr.. Fowler by 80 votes.
i Objected to Ballots.
To this the defendant objected.
Offering mis- contention as to the mer-
its of the case: that the evidence
shows the ballot boxes had not been
kept and retained as required by law;
THAT the chairman of the county can
wasting board had not receipted for
them as required: that the ballot
boxes were not free and above sus-
picion for the period before the start
ling of the contest; that the ballot
boxes had not been sealed by the can
wasting board as required by law;
that inspection shows that 81 of the
ballots were not stamped with the
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-17
Cheyenne and West
Nebraska Boosters
After Auto Traffic

SIDNEY. Neb., May 1s-Cspecial TeIe-
from every town be-
tween and including Cheyenne, wyo. and
Biz Springs, Neb. met here last night
and organized the Western Nebraska and
wyoming Lincoln Highway association,
tho immediate purpose OF which is to op-
pose the methods OF Denver and inter-
mediate points 10 divert travel from the
real Lincoln highway in Nebraska and
Wyoming TO Colorado.
The best way TO the coast or 10 Denver
Is on the regular Lincoln highway through
western Nebraska ana Cheyenne, the
boosters declare.
The route along the South Platte valley
70 Denver. they say. Is almost impassa bio
during storm periods. and being m the
river bottom is affected by seepage an I
cannot be maintained in good traveiablc
condition. whereas the regular IAncoln
highway, along the main line OF the
Union Pacific railroad 10 Cheyenne, is
one Of the finest stretches nf natural
roadway IN the entire country The as
sociation just perfected will systematic
ally maintain Il In excellent condition.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-17
Mothers Congress
Decries Militarism

PORTLAND. Ore. May ls.--At the final
session here today OF the nineteenth an
nual conference of the National Con-
gress OF Mothers and Parent-Teacher
associations. resolutions were adopted de-
crying militarism and expressing it's trust
that President Wilson may be able to
bring about a permanent peace between
the warring nations.
The resolutions declared that the Ma
tional Congress OF Mothers. in the name
OF the motherhood Of the world. hereby
voices its rebellion at the wanton and
unnecessary destruction OF our children
brought into the world. through pain ana
suffering. TO serve a higher purpose than
that Of sacrifice TO the greed OF nations -
Invitations were received for the con
ference to meet next year at Nashville,
Tenn. Chicago, 81. Louis and New York
Nashville was considered the probable
winner.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-17
Hist! Country Full
Of Spies Who Read
Public Mems Spells

CHICAGO. May l6.-That the United
States is as honeycombed with spies as
any European nation was asserted by
speakers at the convention of the Naval
and Military order of the Spanish -Ameri-
can war here today
Tho spy question was raised in the dis
cussion Of a resolution by Major Edward
SchUlze of Connecticut calling upon pub
lie, men to cease blasting the reputa-
tion OF the United States as a power. He
said when weak points in the country's
defense were found the proper authorities
should be notified instead of the admins
tration held up to ridioule.
Opponents to the resolution said the
country was so filled with spies that It
was of no consequence what public speak
ers said about the countrys defense.
Colonel Milton J. Foreman. commander
of the First cavalry. Illinois National
guard, was elected commander-in -in-chief
for the coming year. The Rev. z. ].
Vattman a major in the regular army
retired. who celebrated his jubilee as
fifty years a priest this week, was chosen
chaplain-in-chief.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-17
Sees Preaching of
Protestants Cause
Of Revolt in Mexico

HOUSTON. Tex, May 16.-That one
cause of the present revolution In Mexico
was the preaching Of the gospel by mis-
slonaries Of Protestant churches. was as
serted by Rev. ]. g.. Chastain OF Du-
range, Mexico. in a speech before the
Southern Baptist convention here today.
The gospel gave the people there a
knowledge of their Individual rights" he
said.
A committee recommendation that
southern Baptist churches should foster
strictly Baptist classes in their Sunday
schools. rather than the classes of inter-
UNCONVENTIONAL affiliations with par
tlcular reference to the Baraca and Phil
athea movement. was debated today, and
appeared likely to go over until Monday.
The report Of the executive committee
on the Baptist Young Peoples work.
which announced progress in that di-
rection. was favorably recommended by
the committee which took It up for con-
sideration. and was formally adopted late
today. Special memorial exercises will
be held tomorrow.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-17
REICHSTAG MEMBERS
RIGHTS ARE RESPECTED

BERLIN. (via London), NAV l6,-Not-
v'ithstanding the fact that the empire f.
ruled by martial Law, the constitutional
rights Of members OF the Reichstag can
rot be abridged. This was shown by
declarations made by Vice Chancellor
DeIbrueck 10 the budget committee Of
the Reichstag in answering que-ias OF
socialists touching two OF their members
Herr Haase complained that action had
been begun In military court against
Or. Karl Liebneek for making statements
CT a political nature and that his COM
rades had been forbidden 10 speak to
him under a penalty. The vice chan
eellor replied that such a process was
not legal and that the government had
iniervened immediately to have II dis
continued.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-17
VILLA LOSES 100000
WORTH OF SILVER BULLION

SAN ANTONIO. Tex, May 1.-two
hundred thousand dollars worth OF silver
bullion from the Madero mines in Cos
hula, Mexico, was rushed across the bor-
der into the United States at Del Rio
tonight after an exciting chase in which
attempted destruction of the bullion
train, a skirmish between villa troops and
the train convoy and the pursuit Of the
train by villa cavalry were incidents.
According 10 a story from Reatea,
Mexico, Rayoul Madero. governor Of
Neuvo Leon and former member OF Cen
ersl Villas staff. sent the bullion without
Villas permission 10 General Rosalio
Hernandez TO be shipped into the United
States and Villa unsuocessfully attempted
to stop II.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-17
Attempt to Raid the
Pacific Gable Station
Close to Vancouver

VANCOUVER. B. C., May 6.--An
armed raiding party attacked the Pacific
cable station at Bsmfield Greek on the
west coast Of Vancouver Island early to-
day. Shots were exchanged between the
raiders and a sentry. who reused the
military guard. The raiders escaped In
the darkness.
The attackers escaped in launch,
which Is believed TO have been fitted out
in some Puget sound port in the state
OF Washington.
The attackers were almost upon the
sentry before they were discovered. Two
men penetrated TO the space between the
main office ana the superintendent 8
residence. They fled when shooting
began.
The military guard learned that a
launch for several days has been ex-
changing signals with the shore. Addl-
tional guards have been placed at the
station.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-17
BUTTE COUNTY GRASSES
TO BE SHOWN AT FRISCO

BELLE FoURcHE. S. 10. May ls.-
Especial Telegram)-charles McCeffree.
Commissioners Of immigration for South
Dakota. was in the city last Friday and
while here arranged to take the Butte
county exhibit of grains and crosses.
which were shown at the state fair last
year. TO the Panama-Paoific international
exposition.
The South Dakota exhibit will be- dis
played In the Massachusetts, building
aud the agricultural products will he Sc
{ dTed from Butte. Sphinx and Codinston
counties. these counties having had the
finest display at the state fair last year.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-17
New Millionaire to
Build Warship to
Avenge Lusitania

LINCOLN, May 16.-(Spscial. )-Lincoln' S
newly discovered millionaire, who was
found working as a section hand. pro-
poses to build battleship, as soon as he
gains possession of his fortune. and to
avenge the sinking OF the Lusitania. He
will be the captain Of the warship.
1t has been discovered that this latest
subject for the income tax collector. is a
man of considerable Importance. whose
real name is Captain James Alfred Tre-
Villyien Bourne. and that he served as
an officer in the British army. He Is a
descendant OF Baron Rathoe and entitled
TO the title Besides the S,jOOOOO which
falls to him in Australia, he is heir to
other estates which total over 10000 900.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-17
U. S. MARINES WILL
MOVE UPON YAQUIS
American Force to Be Landed at
Guaymas for Protection Of
Their Colonists.
YANKs AND INDIANS FIGHTING
BULLETIN.

BULLETIN.
SAN DIEGO, May 16-The cruiser
Colorado. flagship of the Pacific
fleet, carrying an expeditionary
force of marines and a machine gun
for their use, sailed for Mexican
waters this afternoon to aid, IL neces-
sary, American colonists In Sonora
who have been fighting Yaqui In
dians.
WASHINGTON, May 16.-Amer-
lean marines will be landed at
Guaymas and sent TO the aid of
Americans in danger because OF
Yaqui Indian outbreaks II the COM
manders of warships sent to the
Mexican port believe this to be neces-
sary. After a conference today with
Secretary Bryan, Rear Admiral Ben
SON, acting secretary of the navy,
said;
1--WE hope the Americans will
make their way to the coast and be
taken aboard the cruiser, but If it
is necessary to send out landing
parties, Commander T. C. Magruder Of
the Raleigh is authorized to take
that action"
ordered to Guaymas.
The Raleigh and New Orleans have
been ordered to Guaymas.
State department Rdvices from Hermo-
sillo today confirmed the reported killing
OF j. ]. Donovan w. A. Fair anil Jack
Wilson and the wounding OF q. o.
Stocker. all Americans. in the recent out
break in the Yaqui valley. Secretary
Bryan said information from several
sources showed all Americans in The val
ley to be in danger. The department. he
sasd was making every effort to protect
them and get them out of the danger
zone.
Admiral Howard. commanding the Pa
oific fleet. notified the department late
In the day that the Yaqui and Mexicans
slill were fighting. Regular Mexican
troops. ne said. had refused to advance
against the Indians.
SuII Fighting Indians.
~CS H-NS1A<h-S' Noif NAY l0-AeAe-
grams received late today from Guqymas
stated that the American colonists near
Fsperanza. Sonora, still were fighting the
YaQui Indians who attacked them last
Wednesday and that they had sent a re-
quest to the commander OF an American
cruiser at Guaymas TO send them a rapid
fire gun The request. IT was added. had
been forwarded to Admiral Howard. COM
lmander OF the Pacific fleet
The kilograms of the president con-
firmed information that Mexican troops
which Governor Maytorens declared he
had sent to the aid of the colonists were
rot within twenty miles OF the scene OF
the fighting.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-17
VICTORIOUS ARMY
OF DUAL CROWN AT
PRZEMYSL GATES
Tenth Corps Before a Great Galiciau
Fortress and Efforts Will Be
Made to Retake IT.
RUSS FLEE ALL ALONG LINE
Vienna Announces Slavs Are Still
Continuing Movement Be-
fore Teutons.
ALLIED FORCES ARE ADVANCING

LONDON May 16.-In the east
ern war zone, the most interesting
struggle is going on near Przemysl,
the great fortress in Galicia, which
the Russians captured on March %
after many months investment.
The Tenth army corps Of the
Austro- Hungarian army is now in
front of this fortress, and all efforts
are to be put forth to retrieve the
defeat of its former defenders.
vienna Statement.
VIENNA. May 1e.--tvia London)-The
following official statement was issued by
the war office today:
The Russian armies in Poland and
Galicia continue 20 retreat along the
whole front From Nowemiasto. on the
Pllica river, tc south of the Dneister in
the district of Dolina, the allied army is
advancing.
"on tie san river our troops have cap
tured Rudnik and Lesaysk. The Germans
have occupied Jaroslau
At Gates of city.
In middle tiaIicia the Austro-Hunga-
rian Tenth army corps is standing before
the gates Of its native town-Przemysl.
Farther south. Dobromil, starry Sambor
end Borysisd are again in our hands.
THE allied army under General Won
Linsingen has reached the heights south
west of Dolina.
ION the Prutn line, the Russians are
still attacking In severe fighting in the
north Of Kolomea infantry from Carin-
thla and styria have repulsed all Rus
sian attacks"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-17
WAIT FOR ITALY TO
POINT WHICH WAY
Greece, Bulgaria and Roumania
Watch Neighbor State in
Critical Hour.
BRITISH RESISTING ALL ATTACKS

LONDON, May 16.-With the out
break OF revolution in Portugal,
which according to dispatches from
Madrid, Is supported by the navy,
Spain, Switzerland. Holland and the
Scandinavian countries are the only
states in Europe which are not either
engaged in war or have domestic
troubles to occupy their attention.
Very little news has yet come
through from Lisbon. but it is re-
ported that the navy has bombarded
the capital held by the army, which
remains loyal to the president.
Manuel de Arriage. 1t is not known
whether the insurrection was started
by the royalists, but members Of that
party resident in London disclaim ell
knowledge OF Z. o..
Waiting on Italy.
Greece, Bulgaria and Roumania. where
there are pro-war and anti-war parties.
are waiting for the final decision OF Italy
as to whether II will join the aliles-a
decision which has been delayed by the
resignation or Premier Salsndra, who,
however, is reported from Rome to be
back In office. The prediction is made
that Salandra will form a new govern
ment with the support OF the leaders Of
the stronger parties in the chamber.
Among the belligerents interest wavers
between the battles in Galicia, Flanders
and Pas de Calais and the operations in
the Dardanelles. from which important
news regarding the advance OF the allies
Is daily expected.
So far as Galicia is concerned the
Austro-German rush seems to have ex-
hausted itself when the river San was
reached and all the towns on the west
bank OF that river. including Jaroslau fell
into their hands This compelled the
Russians 70 fall back in southern Poland,
so that their line now runs from Pock,
on the lower Vistula. southeastward to
Prezemysl. thence south and east through
eastern Galicia and Bukowina TO the
Roumanian border.
Russians PuPsne Offensive.
At the latter end OF this line the Rus
slams are still pursuing their offensive
and have driven the Austrians back In
disorder for some twenty miles, but they
themselves are being forced out of the
Carpathian mountains and are In danger
OF losing Przemysl as the AustrIans and
Germans are 20 the north and south OF
that city
The British appear 10 have resisted
successfully all German attacks on
YDres while the Belgians have continued
their attacks from the sea to Dixmude
and the French have made further head
way north OF Arras. II would appear
from the long French official statement
Issued today that this offensive In this
part Of Pas de Calasis was not intended
as the commencement OF the big general
movement. but was merely an operation
which has been completely successful to
rectify their front in which Carrency
formed threatening salient.
They had most formidable positions TO
overcome, but after a terrific artillery
bombardment they were successful. They
are carrying out an offensive In the
Woevre and have made further progress
In some sections while In others the Ger
mans claim to have secured the advan-
tage.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-17
NEARLY HUNDRED MILLION
IN SOUTH DAKOTA BANKS

PIERRE, g. D., Mey ls-(Special.)-
Nearly slOOOOo,OOO in deposits in the banks
OF South Dakota. is the showing Of the
state and national banks In the state at
the call Of condition OF such banks In
March OF this the State banks carried
much the larger sum with So ,4s5. .342. and
the National banks, SO. .l5o,4S0
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-17
Robbers Hold Up 90
Men in Billiard Hall

DETROIT, Mich. May l6.-Sevsn high
waymen, three OF them masked and all
of them armed entered the billiard hall
of Curro & Kessler. less than a mile
from the city hall. shortly before mid
night tonight They lined up fifty men
and escaped. the police say, with more
than $500.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-17
Taft Is Invited
To Speak in Omaha

An effort is being made by the Omaha
Commercial club 10 induce William
Howard Taft, ex-president. 10 visit
Omaha some day next week. Mr. Taft
is TO be the speaker at banquet OF the
Knife and Fork club Of Kansas city and
the Commercial club wishes him 20 visit
Omaha and 20 speak here either tho day
before or the day after he speaks at
Kansas City.