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ta 1 wL a AWTKUfJ.v^I.N triVOTH DAKOTA 10 Pfffl JIM i. RENDEZVOUS AT KEY WEST v. Wf V-V, SI disirders in Cube threaten the life and property of Americans and are believed by the United States to be spreading beyond control of the Cuban government caused the American government to take active stepB in preparation to cope with any situation (hat may arise in tbe Island republic. Two divisions of the Atlantic battlethtp fleet' were' ordered to take on tfcetr full quota of marines, making a total of 1,300 in addition to the 700 sow enroute to Guantanamo on the Prairie, And rendezvous at Key West, ready to move to Cuba at the instant their presence is needed. In all a dpzen warships will be in the Immediate vicinity of Cuba within few days.

The army is prepared with an expedltionary force of 16,000 men if it is needed, and plans for a campaign to out the rebellion prepared by the gfeneral staff are ready to be put Into execution at the call of the Tbe Insurrections and the serious labor troubles as a result of the removal of the longshoresmen's strike are believed to warrant American preparedness. Of the two, the disturbances which'probably will arise at the Cubpaports, through the strikers' operatiofes, are believed to be the more Immediate and dangerous elements In he if SCHMITZ E8CAPES" PROSECUTION. Alt indictments Against Former Mayor pf Franclfco Dismissed. tan last twentyaeven indictments against former Mayor Eugene S5. Schmltz in the trolley and gass cases were dismissed by Judge Willlam P.

Lawler. Scbmitz aow. la entirely- Creed" from the graft yteicutlon. The indictments were returned five ago. They related to the allied Bribing of supervisors In with: the 'city rates and ware known as the graft cases as from the trolley Mn Lawler, in his written comment the ease, said that when he brought to trial thelait time he had with little hope that a convicwoold be secured.

1 iitllJLwVi source of shame Ity," said Judge Lawler, that Ml ao far short of the of the law. Js Clark to Seek the that he would be the dembobIbm for. the presidency, Speaker Champ Clark announced that hla for re-electtai to congress from the Ninth statement, which Accompanied by another signed t)M entire democratic Missouri aptioa In eongress. he said he did so of the pressure brought to liar Mm by Maidsi ami Suicide at Jacksonville. Jnekseaviile.

W. Brown, a city commissioner of Jacksonville, -your riwt and killed by Ambrose Hur- formerly chief of police. Brown Waa killed as lie sat dictating a letter, Ua aaaasatn, firing without Dft later Hurley, who had to hia boarding place three away, sent a bullet through hia tytad and died saddehly. Davis, Negro Burned at Staice. Davis, a negro, was bamed to death -at a atake in the yabUc spnare of Tyler early in the lv he had to asaaultttg waa Carrie Johnson, of this city, weisk ago.

One thousand MMona a ttaek to Ml atOers, medium yaod, I9.M97.75: gbod to choice eows. and belfera, 75 and Hogs-HPHces range Ml I7JS07.B5, with bulk of the aaiss at I7.X5O7.50. yearlings, wetbera. 75. i' Costa Publle Dsarly.

of cants price of domestic anthra- wfll cost the public about according to'figures published -1 Hlrsch. lilt suspact who was- for K.IHMwfal waeks ijtotated at ratwaeid to hts ssa tapovtad intenwas branded I'iJpwtly It rjptrtoni for 'ttSTv ATTORNEY GENERAL AT L08 ANQELES OUTLINES CASE AGAINST (j SITUATION MLAND REPUBLIC AND ATLANTIC FLEET SOUTH, In Vicinity there Warrants Xmsfioan Not Considered tn Light of Intervention. CLARENCE DARROW. ALTERNATE 1UR0R IS CHOSEN Completion of Jury Brings Out Statement by Prosecutor of Conspiracy to Corrupt McNamara Witnesses as Well aa Talesmen. Los Angeles, May the selection on Friday of A.

M. Blakesley, a hotel keeper, as the thirteenth or alternate Juror to try Clarence Darrow on the charge of bribing a Juryman in the McNamara case, John D. Fredericks, the district attorney, outlined the charges that the prosecution would attempt to prove. He declared the state expected to prove that among the detectives employed by Darrow, who was chief counsel for the McNamaras, were Bert Franklin, Bert Hammerstrom and John R. Harrington that the defense knew of Lockwood's name being In the Jury box that Franklin went to Lockwood, whom be knew, and offered him a certain sum of money if, when he was called as a Juror and succeeded in passing the examination, he would vote not guilty.

"We will show that this was done at the Instance and request and under directions of this defendant, Clarence Darrow," said the district attorney. Continuing, Mr. Fredericks detailed how Lockwood had reported Franklin's proposition to his office and was told to wait until he was summoned, nnd see if anything developed. Lockwood's name, in due course of time, was drawn from the Jury box. "Bert Franklin again appeared at his house," said Fredericks, "and renewed his offer of a bribe of $500 down, if he would accept it and endeavor to get on the Jury, and promising him $3,500 more after he had voted not guilty on the Jury." He told how Lockwood parlied with Franklin, made another appointment with him how Franklin went to Lockwood's ranch, and the district attorney's officers secreted about the house overheard Franklin's promise to meet Lockwood at Third and Los Angeles streets tbe next morning that a third party by the name of C.

E. White was to be there "and act as stakeholder. "This transaction, exactly as arranged between the two. came off and was observed, and they were arrested. "The money was on Franklin and White.

'It was taken off. and we will produce it here in court, and that money, we will show you. was the money of Clarence Darrow that Clarence Darrow gave It to Franklin that morning. We will show you that that money was a part of the money sent to Clarence Darrow by the agents who were employing Mr. Darrow In this case, In the east, and collected for the purpose of defending the McNamaras.

"We will trace that money from that fund into Mr. Darrow's hands, and show that Darrow went Franklin's ball and got him out of Jail temporarily. "We will next fehow that thla act on the part of Clarence Darrow was one of a aeries of efforta to pervert Justice in that case." RENEW RIOTS AT BUDAPEST Situation la Still Mors Poad Added to Thursday'a Six Victims. Budapeat, May situation la still moat critical. The police have ordered all house doors closed at night, holding householders responsible for all young persons.

To Thuraday'a six victims, three more dead have been added. The principal cause of the riots was that employers, especially those in the iron trade, locked out Thureday'B strikers. Attempts were made everywhere to set workshops afire. In many parts of the dty gas streaming from broken lamps burned fiercely, also barrels of tar were ablaze. The general impression IB that the leadors of tbe Socialist party have lost 'control over the masses.

SAY TELEGRAMS ARE MAILED! Witnesses Tsll Congress Telegraph Companies Turn Thoussnds of Measasea to Uncle Sam. May of tbe commlttee on interstate, and foreign commerce were told by National President 8. J. Konenkamp of tbe Commercial Telegraphers' union snd Repreeentatlve Carey of Wisconsin that thouaanda of telegrams are accepted by the telegraph companion for transmission by wire and then mailed to their deatination. Representative Carey appeared before the committee In defense of, his' bill requiring the filing time to be written on all telegrams.

Preabyterlan Aasembiy Ends. Louisville. May one hundred and twenty-fourth general assembly of tbe Presbyterian church In the Untted States of America, which began at Warren Memorial church Thursday. May 16, ended Friday. of Country ProlMle.

Washington. May hundred and seven egga for every person tbe Ualtad States wore produced last year by bona of the country, according to a statistical statement prepared by the department of agriculture. PsatoKlet at Cookf Robbed. St. May post0Mee-at Cook.

Minn, 100 miles north of Dtintfe waa burglarised and tn stampe and money taken last Thursday. The safe blown open wtth mtroslyearln. U. S. SMpa In Caawrt Pree.

May a vote of 14i to lH, the houae Thursday rsafflHM tta decision that no toll sboold 4 GIANT BRIBE PLOT Anaartcan vsissls engaged age through Jh jblilis Hails fnt TO END CUBAN WAR 750 MARINES AND GUNBOAT 8ENT TO I8LAND REPUUBLIC. Self Government Will Be Terminated Washington Believes, and Soldiers Will Be Kept There Indefinitely. Washington, May gunboat Nashville received orders Thursday to hurry from Saato Domingo to Quantanamo, where she will reinforce the Paducaii and the Eagle, now at point. Seven hundred and fifty marines were hurriedly embarked aboard the transport Prairie at tbe navy yard and are now on the Cuban coast. An army of 5,000 men thoroughly equipped for an arduous campaign in the tropics is being made ready to embark aboard five transports at Newport News.

In a statement issued here Thursday tbe state department expresses the belief that the negro insurrection was organized for tbe express purpose of provoking Intervention by tbe United States. It states further that the Cuban military authorities admit that the situation Is serious. Convinced that tbe American government will be forced to Intervene the army war college and the general staff Is now bard at work upon a plan of campaign that embraces tbe entire eastern end of Cuba. Th-. plan being drawn by the war college contemplates landing 2,000 troops of tbe first expedition at Havana and 3,000 at Santiago.

It Is stated in Washington that if United States troops go into Cuba they will remain there Indefinitely and perhaps for all time. Havana, May report' has reaahed here that Gen. Evaristo Estenoz and General Ivonet, leaders of the insurgent negroes, have sent emissaries to the camp of the commander of the government troops near Guantanamo for terms of peace. The Cuban government is determined not to accept anything less than an Immediate and unconditional surrender. Throughout Oriente a condition of panic prevails.

The white planters and storekepers and their families are taking refuge in the cities. ELECT THREE MORE BISHOPS Dr. Neely Creates Profound Sensation at Conference by Protesting His Removal From Bishopric. Minneapolis, May more bishops were elected by the general conference heie Friday, thus com pleting the eight required. Dr.

Frederick Deland Leete, pastor of the Central Methodist church of Detroit, Mich. Rev. Dr. Joseph Cooke of Philadelphia, and Dr. W.

P. Thlrkield of Washington were the additional bishops elected. Bishop Thomas D. Neely of New Orleans, who was retired by the conference in an earlier session, created a profound sensation in the conference. In a speech which has no parallel in the history of Methodism he reviewed the history of the action leading up to his retirement, and entered a strong protest against it.

He declared that the action of the committee on Episcopacy and the vote of the conference was "irregular, illegal and Inequitable." He spoke with Intense feeling and at tlmea was loudly applauded. When he concluded there waa silence, but no attempt to act on the bishop's plea. SENATOR CRANE TO RETIRE Declares He Will Givs Up Public Life at End of present Washington, May Wlnthrop Murray Crane of Massachusetts, one of the three acknowledged leaders of the senate, tbe richest member of that body, and the one living senator who never made speech in his life, announced that at the end of HKRE hlB ent term he will retire public life for all time. HOUSE PASSES PANAMA BILL Doremus Amendment, Providing for Free Toll of American Coaatwlse Veasels, lo Adopted. Washington.

May adopting the Doremus amendment providing tHat American owned vessels engaged In the coastwise trade shall not be required to pay tolla for the use of the Panama canal, the house passed by a viva voce vote the Panama canal bill. Coal to Cost Mors. New York. May waa announced here that the price of anthracite coal would be advanced 25 cents a ton on June 1 auid for the first time In many years. The advance will cost the public approximately $18,000,000.

The operators aa their reason for the advance, the Increased expense of mining coal, coupled with the recent Increase in granted the miners. U. S. Marksmen Champions. Buenos Ayres, May United States marksmen have won tbe international shooting competition In this city, earning the title of champions.

The score was 4,729 points to 4,598 for the Argentine team. Priest Accidentally Shoots Self. llockford. 111., May Joseph Parker, the priest In charge of the Catholic church at Lee, is In a critical condition as a result of a gunshot wound accidentally Inflicted last Friday. General Carter for Chicago.

Waahingfon. May Oen. William H. Carter, now assistant chief of staff, will be appointed commander-in-chief of the central division, with headquarters at Chicago, according to Information obtained here. Michigan Storm Doea Damage.

Bacanaba. May heavy rain and electrical storm swept over this city atnd upper bay town Wednesday. causing heavy damage. The Esfcauiaba Traction company'a plant vu put eat of commission. SAID TO HAVE SET THE ARCHBALD TRAP are portraits of tbe Boland brothers of Scranton, who are said to have set the trap for Judgq Archbald because a case in which they were interested was lost In his court.

At the left is E. T. Boland and at the right W. P. Boland.

REBELS LOSE FIGHT GENERAL OROZCO 18 BEATEN BY THE FEDERALS AND RETREATS. BOTH SIDES LOSE HEAVILY Inaurrectos Driven From Forts Near Rellano After Fierce Battle! Lasting 24 Before Crush Rebellion. El Paso, May to mark the turning point, in the Mexican revolution a great and decisive battle on Thursday brought victory to the federal forces after 24 hours of constant battle In and around the village of Rellano, Mexico. The losses have been heavy on both 3ldes. The government had 4,000 nien in the engagement, under General Huerta, but they were outnumbered by the rebel army under General Orozco, who kept 5,000 men 1 naction.

Both generals directed the opposing forces in person and Orozco was frequently under fire from long range artillery of the federal forces. His lieutenants pleaded with him time and again to retire to safer ground. Thursday -night the federal cavalry pursued the fleeing rebels north of Rellano. The rebels made a stand at Coralltos, 14 miles away, but a Bank movement executed by the federals caused them to retire a few fnlles. Severely handicapped by a lack of artillery, the rebels vfere keut retreating.

They made a few spirited stands in the trenches under fearful artillery Are until the federal infantry came within rifle range, but were forced to leave their redoubts under galling crossfire. The rebels have been forced back 114 miles from Torreon, the great railway gateway to northern Mexico, which was made the objective point of their campaign against the government During the battle' on Thursday Oen. J. J. Campo turned the federal column to the left.

He reported the capture of two cannon and one machine gun. This newB was cheered by the rebels in the trenches, but they were in sore need of guns. This advantage, gained during the morning, was lost before nightfall, however. The rebels will give no figures on the losses sustained, but claim that at least 150 federal cavalrymen were slain. BODY OF RICHES0N BURIED Former Boston Minister Lies Beside Remains of Paternal Grand Parents in Amherst, Va.

Amherst, May body of Clarence V. T. Rlcheson, who paid the penalty In Boston for the murder of Avis Llnnell, was buried at the old Rlcheson home at the foot of the ftlue Ridge mountains, five miles' distant from the grave of his mother. The body was placed alongside the bodies of his paternal grand parents in a little burial plot. Only tne.

immediate family witnessed the burial. Dsrrow Trial Starts. Los Angeles, May IS Jurors selected to sit in judgment on him, the trial of Clarence Darrow for bribery of McNamara Juror Lockwood was begun In earnest here Friday. Prosecutor Fredericks open case. Hawaii Shsksn by Quske.

Honolulu, May island of Hawaii was shaken Friday by the most severe earthquake experienced In years. Wireless advices report Maunt Loa smoking. Seismologist Ferret predicted an eruption for June. Mexican Revolt Crushed. Mexico City, May Huerta, commamder of the federal forces in the north, reported officially to President Madero that the Oroxco revolt had been dealt a death blow by the government victory at O.

Hlir Killed by Fall. Frankfort on-the Matin. Germany, May D. Hill, United States consul general to this city, waui Instantly killed by filling over the railing of a staircase In a hotel here Thursday. His skull wu fractured.

Stockle in Butt's Position. Washington. May E. Stockle, Ninth eavadry, has been detailed to the quartermaster's department. to fill the vacancy caused byghe death of MaJ.

Archibald W. feutt. President Taft's military aide. -k- FREDERICK IS BURIED REMAINS OF DENMARK'S LATE RULER PLACED IN VAULT. Ceremony Held In the Roskilde Well at Funeral.

Copenhagen, May the first time in ten centuries the three Scandinavian kings of Denmark, Norway and Sweden met at the same time Friday upon friendly terms, the occasion being the burial of the late King Frederick VIII. of Denmark, who died suddenly in the streets of Hamburg, Germany. After ths funeral ceremonies King Christian, the new Danish monarch King Haakon of Norway and King Gustav of Sweden dined together. About 2,000 notables were present at the obsequies which were held in the Roskilde Cathedral. Many royal and noble houses of Europe were reprenoble houses of Europe were represented.

After the ceremonies the casket was Interred in the royal tomb of Roskilde Cathedral, where the former kings of Denmark rest in final repose. Simplicity marked the ceremonies in accordance with the known wish of the dead king. Special choral services by the royal opera singers and by the students of the choral union were given. The interior ancient cathedral was draped In black and white. Among the attendants were Dowager Queen Alexandra of England and Dowager Empress Marie of Russia, sisters of the dead monarch.

IMPORTANT NEWS ITEMS Washington, May of applications for pension increases under the recently enacted Sherwood "dollar a day" law are pouring Into the pension office. Boston, May the favorable action of the senate on Wednesday, Massachusetts Is placed in line as the first state in the Union to ratify the amendment to the federal Constitution for the direct election of United States senators. Philadelphia, May was announced on Tuesday by Ban Johnson that all those of the Detroit players wbo signed the dispatch to Johnson, notifying him that they would strike If he did not reinstate Cobb, were fined $100 each. Harrisburg, May S. Stone of Cleveland, grand chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, was re-elected Tuesday for a term of six years.

London, May Vanderbilt has started his London to Brighton coaching season. The coacb was sent off to the cheers of a crowd. BILL WILL OUST GEN. WOOD Measure Agreed To in Conference Makes Only Ten-Year Men Eligible for Staff. Washington, May bill which legislates Gen.

Leonard Wood out of the high office of chief of staff and the virtual control of the army of the United States, was agreed upon by the senate and house conferees. Into thlB bill was written a provision that no officer shall hold the office of chief of staff unless he has served not less than ten years with troops prior to his appointment as brigadier general. General Wood will be shorn of his present power on the 4th of March when the bill goes into effect. Opsrste on General Booth. London, May William Booth, venerable leader of the tion Army, underwent a serious' operation for the removal of a cataract In hts left eye here Thursday.

The operation was satisfactory. Soap Man Leavss $2,150,000. New York, May estate of Alexander E. Kirkman, soap manufacturer, who died on February 14, amounts to $2,150,000, according to the official appraisal. All goes to hts widow and children.

Russian Diplomat la Dead. Monte Carlo, May Dtnltrtjevltch von der Osten-Sacken, Russian embassador to Germany and dean of the diplomatic corps in Berlin, died here Wednesday In his eightysecond year. China Rioters Kill Judge. Peking. China, May Mohammedan revolt In Slnklang province Is spreading rapidly.

The magistrate at Luntarfbslon and tbe subpre feet at ChanghatUen were murdered Wodnaaday. THE CROP SITUATION ENCOUXAGING REPORTS COMETC SOUTH DAKOTA IMMIGRATION COMMISSIONER. OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST From f-e Capitol City, the Various Institutions and From Diffsrent Parts of the Sunshine State. Immigration Commissioner Deets sent out a letter to the banks over the state, asking a3 to crop conditions in the vicinity of the locations where the queries have been made. He has been receiving replies from all sections of the state, and the general report is a condition ranging from 95 per cent up to 100 per cent.

Not only is the ccndition at the best, but a large increase In crop acreage is reported. The territory east of the Jim river shows but small increase of acreage of small grain crops, but neavy increase in the corn acreage. West of the Jim river "an increase in wheat is noted, but the heaviest increase appears to be in flax, oats, corn aad this increase in some localities being placed as high as 300 per cent for the locality reporting. Every section reports the crpp condition as good as could be asked, and most of them put their estimate at "the best ever." These reports are from men who are interested in crop conditions, and who take noteof the true situation, and certainly make a good showing for the state up to this, stage of the game. Want Old Ccunty of Delano.

people of Paivh want the old county of Delano re-established. That, county was wiped out in the consolidation scheme which eliminated a lot of western counties about 15 years ago, and now eastern Meade is being settled by homesteadera, they want better county facilities. At present their county seat is over 80 miles across country from Faith, and if the "going is not good" and a trip is necessary they must travel almost as far to get to their county seat as they would lo get to Chicago, and they do not like such a situation. What they want is a new county 30 mile-3 wide and 50 miles long, which they think is large enough and naturally with such a county organized Faith would expfect county seat honors. But in this thej would no doubt find opposition, as tliev are located in the extreme corner or the proposed new county, and some of the inland town3 would be asking for the same honor.

Creameries Flourish West of Missouri. the creamery interests have beert given considerable attention west of the Missouri for several years, the people of that section are not satisfied with development in that direction as yet, and Midland parties will this spring bring in and place several carloads of high grade dairy cows to help build up the milk and butter industry for the western half of South Dakota. A number of ranchers in the vicinitv of the different creameries are putting tn silos, and those who had so provided themselves were able to keep up a srood milk supply all last winter, and their success will go a long way toward helping thp' development of all the year round creanery operation for western South DakotaT Indian Fair May Go to Dupree. people of Dupree are attemutlng to secure the next annual Indian figrltultural fair of Cheyenne river reservation. This fair is to be made a regular annual gathering and exhibition of Indian agricultural products, and this year it is to be held at some point in the western part of the reservation.

Dupree is located at a point central for not-only the reservation Indians, but as well for those who are living upon allotments taken generally over the old reservation before It was opened to settlement, and the business men of that town think they can offer a better meeting place than any other one In that section. -r Roskle Gets Position Pierre, S. W. Roskie, house tnember at the last session has been appointed a member of the state land department force, to begin his duties June 1. and to later take the position of state fores ranger in the state forest in the Black Hills.

Must Renew Hunting Licenses. are requested to note the fact that all hunting and fishing licenses expire on June 30, and if not renewed immediately, any hunting or fishing without a new license at a later date will be illegal. Half Day Pleads Guilty. Half Day, a young Sioux from Crow Creek, pleaded guilty to the charge of horse rustling in circuit court at Pierre, and was given a sentence of eight months In the penitentiary Henry Big Eagle, charged with being Implicated in the same deal will stand trial, and will be given hearing by Judge y. M.

C. A. Boys to Y. M. C.

A. boys of Pierre will camp for two weeks during June at a nearby stream. Bank Files Articles of of incorporation have been flleftl for the Dakota State hank at Madison, with a capital of $25,000. Inorporators, S. P.

M. F. Seierson, S. J. Cornelyson of Madison B.

p. Blockllnger, Dubuque, Iowa. Water Permit Granted. state engineer has granted a permit to J. Charles Ruscell of Midland to appropriate water from Bad river for the irrigation of t5 acres of land on that stream.

GOOD ROADS AGITATION. Is Interesting Many People, and Meetings Are Being Held. good roads agitation appears to yet hold a great deal of Utention, and road meetings are being held along the lines of many proposed trails. The people of Platte are iously pushing their plan for what they call the Sioux City trail to reach from Sioux City to Chamberlain through the river counties of Union, Clay, Yankton, Bon Homme, Charles Mix and Brule, to connect with the cross state trail from Sioux Falls to Rapid City at Chamberlain. Another pian, which Is being pushed i3 a road from Watertown west across the state by wav of Clark, Redfleld, Faulkton, Gettysburg and crossing the river by ferry at Forest City, continuing on west along the Fox Ridge line of the Milwaukee road.

The Platte people have held meetings on their proposed plan, and the state engineer and others wll go across country from Chamberlain to Platte to look over the proposed There appears to be rrcre activity on most of the proposed lines, there is on the Brookings, Huron. Mne, but tne county commissione-i practically all along that line have laying out their roads, and these wi" worked for the purpose ci putting them In shape. 'ncorporate for $3,000,03 to Pvlld Road. Sioux City, Mitchell Pierre railway, Incorporated for $3.000,000, with the purpose of constructing a line from Sioux City, to use either steam, gasoline or electric power, has filed its papers with the secretary of satte. It will run through Woodbury county, and Union.

Clay, Yankton, Turner. Hutchinson Hanson, Davison, Aurora, Brule. Jerauld, Buffalo. Hand, Hyde and Hughes counties. South Dakota.

It3 incorporators are A. W. Ewert, C. E. Crew.

Pierre Theo. Quale, Blunt A. E. Hitchcock, D. B.

Miller. Mitchell D. T. Jeckyl, Highmore: F. I.

Hall, Gann Valley, and H. P. Will. "Crooked Wolf Bounty Claims. figures what the state auditor's department consider? as "crooked" wolf bounty claim-3 from Fall River county for 1911 amount to $5,147.

Besides this they class 104 of old 1910 bounty claims already paid as false, and that amount is what the late auditor of that county has agreed to make good. The Pennington county situation promises sensational opments before it is closed up. Game Fund Approriations. state game warden wishes it known that county commissioners should make no appropriations from the game fund for the current year after it is exhausted, and that claims for the present year cannot be paid out of next season's, receipts. In case warrants are issued on this year's fund in excess of the same they must be paid pro rata, as is the case with the wolf bounty certificates.

Old Officers Re-Elected. annual meeting of the Pierre Humane 3ociety was held ai Carnegie library, and the society re-ft ports a number of cases where the" ganization was called upon to act ip the past year, with a betterment oi conditions in regard to handling ani mals in this city. The officials of past year were re-elected, with Johi H. McCord as president. State Firemen's Tourney.

firemen of this city are making preparations to entertain visiting tiremen of the state the third week in June, and are expecting a large attendance. Companies are coming from all sections of the state, and substantial prizes will be offered to the contest winners. An Unusual Injury Case. Sioux unusual case Is reported at Fairview, where Lewis Peterson, the 11-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs.

L. Peterson, is the victim of a stroke of paralysis and now lies in bed perfectly helpless. It is known that.the boy bumped his head severely several times recently while Jumping from a cement sidewalk at a school which he attended, and the physicians in charge of the case believe this was the cause of the paralysis. Dean Biller Will Accept. Sioux George Biller.

who has been in charge of tha Episcopal congregation of this city for several years, recently elected Bishop of South Dakota to succeed Bishop Frederick F. Johnson, transferred to Missouri, has after due deliberation decided to accept the new position. Pioneer Dies Suddenly. Sioux came suddenly to Charles Doering, a pioneer resident of Aurora county. While at work in the yafd of his home on a farm he was stricken with heart failure and died before members of his family could reach his side.

Small to Episcopal Church. Central Mary O'Brien, who died a few days ago left tbe bulk of her fortune to the Epscopal church, if her heirs are not found in'six months. She also left legacies of fropi $200 to $1,000 to persons who had befriended her in time of need. She had one son who committed sui cide about two years ago by hanging n.mself in the timber. His body was not found until two weeks He was demented.

Tbe last heard of any of her relatives was in Cincinnati, O. Summit Will Be Dry Town Now. will be a "dry" town asording to the decision of Judge McNulty in tbe contested election case. At tbe election held In April the can-' vassing board decided that the vote stood 59 for license to 57 against IIcense. Suit was brought on the ground that two ballots had been connted that was thrown out been counted license and one that was counted torfi'x should have been tnrown The Judge held with the plaintiffs both instances.

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