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*. fc A »•-. ..I- 'V, $ZM *:,v ,af JL w. r, |f KMi flftati, afcectk* Sii, I ft fl The Bis Store *v 4 piECE MUSUN IOa$3J00 at 'C: %•*$ •. .: SIDEWALKS, -AO Work Guaranteed THOMPSON, Broojongs Slje Jktlhj £eai»ct tMSOI.tO«TI tftlC'ft. TELEPHONE NO. t-AT! MAY -J?.\ 1 oa *r mn,\ Sf MSli, .9*m .. .. i.t* wm* ITiJL fiayMN, U a ST* at Bsssgwr, S" "G STATE NEWS Psolktos—Mnt Nellie Lai-i b*r? wile 'A Better Latobeirt. pronmte&t u»»^ebar.t and ••'.-5 r«ud«st of tbi§ ity ao4 couutT, dioiJ at tbe family r«»i 'iwact- Hn'U «T«iDtf frMn ar.' "Terdose of m^iciot- taken to alleviate a alight attack of e4f«i*la* Hhe laavt* a botbacd and four ciuillreu Ut novo her death. Atierdeeo Frsak McXsttj. is eiicoit c?«urt, j»*t«rrlay uu rt.'tJK gratit •d divorce to \t» May i'dtrfa fr.'iu her bo^tand, Hiram Patch. the grsBttd of nou *'ip|wrt Ia.iowiiat« ly tbmwmfUrr. Mre. Patch aod A Mor*-y mcsi»d w««j, a*d witbia au hoi after being fr«*l from Patch, the womm is tM cue had t*cow* Mrs. Morey ftenxford—lira. Michael O Coouor. liviag aotu? tuilas eoath of Ber««forl. Mtsixd s broken iiuib aui other twMtvJarie^ aa tbe rwilt of ht-r «kjrti baooatec caught in tb* taiubliuK r-xl of a t-oro nh^-lUr iVfore th« ua -hme viy. ccmld be atopped Mrc. O* Coouor« clothes were practicall} stripped Uuui her body. Storgts—The Jar? is tbe mm of Bspisou Eichler, acca^ of tfa- funr def of Henry lioht^a- k, broo^bt in a Tefdht of uot joi11 ji at 10 o clock tbi« moniiox mfUr betog oat eiuce 4 'i*i o'clock WVlufwiiay Jifteru- oa. The jwry twice a«ked for further iastroc tioswi sad at one time flood 1 for se qoittel Slid $ fox ooDvictiion. AberJk^n—It ia aatboritatively an tumuoed that tbe Noi ihwtM-tero wHl txiild a bew and strictly uioierii pa» atasr statioo at Peuuiy^lvania bin• i *a(Stroud avenm iu tbe ea-tfn ]«rt ati the city. The n*w location is a bU)dk semth sad s little weet of the lo csjtoa of the present station. For i yeSra tbe North weet rD has been en dosvoring to eet are a site for s down town station, hat thi«- plao evid^btiy has bew abendoued. Lead—Without recoveaiagconsdocui MM. John A WilnoD ooeot tbe vie tiiw of last week'« runaway iMfesad Oewlwood, died at ibe Botoe •Mfei Mqpital WilMOD suffered a frac tared ASH and a l^rok*'U leg as th'- le salt of being thiowu frout the wagoo in ffiofch he was driving. Wilaon, who was jnst SI year*, of age, an Iti-year-old wife and a baby Hii« ftlftsr sow is oa the way here froui Pwussylyaais %a take charge of ibe MiUsr—Tbe moveuieut« of a survey lag pyQr C—f0Siirl of about a dozen pUMN'fo (lie aoathwest part of tbia eonaty is cansipg noosiderabltt mystery la the uiiads of mstiy ople ae to alt awns. No iDforiiialion can be go* from any member of the imtorsetotMr plans. Tbey setno to This le*df to UN* it *a*T be the liilwau- kes railroad sarreylBg a line froiu Our Annual Muslin Underwear Sale Commence* to-morrow and will last for 7 days. We have a larger and better as sortment than ever before at prices from 10c to $4 a piece. A beautiJul line of UNDERWEAR SETS A DISCOUNT OF 25 PER CENT TO 40 PER CENT WILL BE GIVEN ON LADIES TAILOR MADE SUITS DURING THIS SALE. 500 Men's, Boys' and Children's Suits to be sold at 60c ON THE DOLLAR We have 3 Great Shoe Bargains, don't for get that, A lot of Men's Hats, values from $IA§ iff rank Lots of otker bargains aM around tbe Store. J. A. JOHNSON Cement Co. j- :.i -r vt&er it» scc.tb llae If so. thee it will tui both Miller sod tst. Lawr^ttce ©Id earrev e»ath from hot fa tbew* Tbe Otiect twjk jo town* If this is a Mil mak« crew, thf» rhe libe will 1*tw«t Millnr aud cr«i Kee Height#' think it laay I* a crew of gov (sarveyorfc lookiag up the g&j logical lay of toe country BOYSJASTED Senator Crawford Will Appaant Miriahifiman from South -*f Dakota Wa»-biiigtoc,May 2S.—Beoatcr Craw foid ha* jo*t m-eired iuformatioa frots the war 'imparttoeDt that Ko)»*rt W Ooit Hpu int»«l by hi# pr*-1W.^ehKir..**n• at-»r K:ttr«"lir a« a ujidshipruat faiM to {ase tbe exam:nutkD asd notifying Senator Crawford that he may noifci uatie a sad ali«t»et*w fa» ill tbe vacancy, tae mam to oerar Jaaa "4b Af tbe ootice comet onei}»e te»dly no spi-iicauU for tbe p!ac«- nave filed re»|oerti« Tbe senator a*ki that pob hcuv Lie given to this fact in Booth Dakota »ud that any youug man who desires t) make appucation for tbe lac«* notify him at ouce and be will make #elections siid revmiDeridatioos for the eiHunoatiou to occur oit Jaae lfjtb. COORT RULINGS Decisions Handed Down by the Stat Supreme Court in Im portant Ruling} ffuTofi.May 29.—Two lel nshand ed down ty tbe supreme court are of more tban local lntereet i)w is a cHMe from Ii»adle county, in whicn B^jlte and Jene'-n. in the mer cantile business in Virgil, had their property injured in tbe .Sioux JFsil* MO taai Instiranee company and also in a Mitchell company. Fire destroyed the prcpe'ty and the la«t named -ompany paid the loss. The Hioux Fall« com paiiy, ho4r ver.re#i*ted payment on the ground that tbe former carried insur ance in another company and nad failed to notify tbe Hioux Fall# com pany S uit was brought to recover OO the ^ioux Falls* policy to tbe aiiionnt of |2,M»f),and was ttied in the ci'cutt coort in thi^ city, a verdict being given in favor of Boite St Jen mm. An appea! was taken to tbe su preme court, which affirmed tbe deci sion of tbe lower court. The otber case was that of Weltzal vs. Ltis^n, sppetl from Hand county, involving title to 1,400 acres of land in Hand countf. The case was tried three time# in the circuit court, first by Judge Whiting st Miller, then re instated and tried again before Judge Uaffey the verdict tieing in favcr of the plaintiff. Judge Boucher denied a motion for a tbiid trial and tbe ca«e went to the supreme court tm appeal, the plaintiff winning in that court. tnmmEMBm CRACKING SAFE Yeggman Leaves Document Ex plaining Fine Points of the Prof. New York, May 29.—Of all tbe lit erature and lore of tbe oadetwosld un earthed from time to time by the Sew Y .rk police a naive xide of liiftrtK I lion* to tbe gentle art of safe cracking hold* at l"Mit a iear r*»-ord for brasc-a yet b'imuria# "nginnlity. Tb*- lateet c^tributioo of tbe Yegg sas Beii s k-tten? lead* like a she froiu a oorre-j. iijdec w ol qg "b«. w blow a asfe It waf found lart nigbt in tbe room of an energetic it dividual is tbe Bronx recorded in e rirue gallery a« cumber He wat detaimd in tbe bope that ke but ei a recent robbery. Uif treaoured document says aaotg »tbei Tbe *MgbW of the road should kD'w bis book in cader to keep of tbe times I (an give you a gee '•rsl knowledge of all the differet.t kinds of safes, t&eii platings, pad dink*, etc so that oove you hare a practical idea of hew v blow one yoo are through all right Tbe burciar proof safe is the simplest thing tn tie w-rld to get t-j They are neral made of oval tumbler, but tbe bolt ii i 'jnstrocted that you i-a» do it on the quiet Here follows a line of instrnctioti on now to insert the dope" and bow to get into tbe safe It advisee anaio-T throogb tbe back, ae it is likely to be of solid materia) without im k ing, and ths cont^-oU of the safe ma v be blowed with tbe eipkwion Tbe fotegoing is i»ot taimpie. Tbe writer gives minute details as to tbe peculiarity of «afes. tbe amount xj i'jeives to ut* aud other valuable tiBt* that no op to-date burglar's !i tTarv bbxiid L*e without. BIG MONEY Hetty Green Accused of Getting Money by Forged San Frar*ci»Mj. May 29. Asserting that tbe |J fortune of Hem ire^n is founder] on fotged dotnuie: purporting to be toe will of Sylvia Ann How land, descendants of tb How lands, at a family conference \l Nspa, decided to initiate a gigantic contest upon tbe death ot the richest woman in America. In their pons^ion is another will differing wholly from tbe probata-d document under which Hetty tirem iti HH-j, Mcured the $2, .j00.tu0 ertate of ber snnt. one of tbe Howland^ ol New Bedford, Mass. Tbe coutertanu cisim that one balf of the How land property was left to Hetty Howiand Hobiaaon tireeo only as life trust, to revert to tbe Bow lands upn bet death William Finnell, one of tbe weaitb ient landowners of northern California, will Cnanc*- tbe fi^bt on behalf of hi« wife, a social leader of Napa, and deecendsnt of the Howland family If the contest is won, Mrs. Finnell and her lister, Mrs. William Leacock of Napa, will gain millions, for though tbey admit tbe right of Mr*, (ireen to tbe income from the property left bj tbe Howland* during ber life, its in crease in value in forty foor years 1 greatly increased the original sum. Sylvia Ann Howland and Hetty Howland BobitiMon were girls together. Tbe Howlsnds were the wealtbieet folk of New Bedford Each woman inher ited a fortune. Bnt Sybia Ann How land was Hetty 's senior and it was toe gossip of New EnglaLd that the Howland estate, worth 000 won Id ha willwd tn obinaact who was tipecttl to iafcerit large *01® frtir i'* fstfcar. Ix sjyjtu AXIS died. 1 to? New Eng- .!c wa* astooiide: *t«. tbe w:!i was The w:LL now I* IE tbe p» •'•isKjt of William Fin®*!!. wbo iue» £tsard» the «bcw at wberaa'txwt* nder this win oif half of tbe vast -tut* wat bequeathed bu char:ti«s and mc hitude of t»ei»«6eiariat Tit* in ane (A ti^ rezbJL'Lr.D£ half wu gran: 1 to Betty w:tti the pro' .SIOL tin: e property fcfetra:3 *o tbe beir- Sylvia Aiu e U u«, (jidesB How md at Betty i d^b. It it tness betel Gideaa Howlaad *bo aire buw settled arooad and sparing v rmvw a t-octeMt to eatab sh tbe old w:IL. Tbev were atoot off after Sylvia Ann ej by as uaeapec-ted move. Hetty "tjdocied aaotbw will. It cava tm whoi*- estate, on'right. A Card To tke Edilnr Monday set ap«t IuicjJ Post. i A K as the iy when we are to reauejiber and Tbnr our soldier dead. How will v!»di*oE a« a city obtwrve the day* 'ill it l«e left to the oil soldier* an'' st-hool cbi idren sioae to sh w our "Spent' Will boeinew go sll the day usual? Will ncae claw their I isc»e beoeefw a frw are sore not to*' ill a few dcjJlars of trade suffioe to lind us to our country bo®oi and to v*«r the graves of our loved ones frum memory* W.il our t«abxru- deal it their drinks at usual all day me an! until eleven at nigbt* Will TEN dnnk to drown METL -TV of a eisr oid mother* Will the ^gbt ue WE* in dan E and dissipation while *t the flowers are ucwilted above -ravt* of loved oae* and those that «ve died to win our isbeitiwr The»e fere a ffw questions tbst arise as M^im- ufial isy spproachee The day itself will nave to anewer them To n»e it is s sacred day. Father yet march*-? with tbe eld no'dier* of Peifier Po6t. •other iies bun*«3 oc a greet bill fai •way ertsinly tnere are many rea wfcy the day shoold be keld saTed by eery one in oar city.— Fred .Stockton. ILLICITWE Former South Dakotan KBe4 by Wife and Her Para- «§. reached Ber«aford of the murder of Martin Kvaie&aug. formerly of Bere~ for i, but recently of Taooma. Wast where b» ws« killed It ia alleged that KavLthaug s wit* and one Charle* Newcomb conf-*i«d to having done tbe deed, the mo* ve being to remove toirn turn interfer.ng with their illicit affectioL Kvalsiiaat: and oii* wife were young people, and were married near Hereford »4BE EX year* ago. His parents live near Beresford, and the woman pareute near Irene thi* slate, and all are reepectaoie people. TrooWe has followed and recently, according to tbe alleged confession, a plot ww carried ..ut by which o^ a dark night.at a p:int wher»- Kvalshaog and bis wife woe id ease under tbe sha dow of se me tree^. aftei leaving tbe car line wiuie on tneir way home from a dance, he was first slugged by New comb. who then shot into his prostrate body, and handing the gun to tbe woman she followed with two more febot* bbe then placed tb** bead of ber dead hufbaod oa a stone, (TOeeed bi« bands on fair breast and fled to ber sis ter„ where sh^ gsvt- the infoiwation that ber husband had bnen ehx bv scMoe unknown party. Duricg the spring everyoae benefited by taking Foley*# fTldcey lietnedy. It furnishes a needed tooK to the kidceva aft-r the extra gtrair, of mmter, and it pur.t.e# the blood by stini ulating she kidneys and caussng them to eliminate the impurities from it Foley« Kidnsy lU»med^ imparts new life ar,j vigor. Pisaaaot to take.-J. Arjd^-r&on. Miss Bogen's Fine MILLINERY SHOWING it now in its full array and the ladies of Madison and vicinity are cordially invited to inspect her roost beautiful and great assortment of Tailored and Dress Hats 10 HAMPER WORK Of GRAND JURY Books ol United Copper Com pany Mutilated. Kew York. May 2S—Rcpraasnttr to tbe court that tbe books of ti tTzuted Copper compaay had been n tilatei by some one while in proce of »'iaagnation by rcjpresentstives hlf offi *.*• Federal District Attorn Wis' asked and secured from Unit Ftttfs Judge Lacomb an order for production of the company's books cc-vr vkttbout further mutilation. tn? action was being ciad- in behf of he fedora] ^rand jury which ts ve*tigaticg the allee*d rnS iajp3icati( of the funds of tbe Mercantile N* tiona! bark by Augustus Helnxe. In applying for the order Distri Attorney Wise told the court that 1 fore the examination of the Unit Copper company's books had be completed by the grand jury eigbte twenty pages were found to ha been torn trom th-jn. Directors tnson. Glass. Curtis and Morris a Assistant Secretary TreaFurer Fn *rKk Eckstein wre called before «rr-.rd Jury, tbe district attorney st ed but mere unable toiglve tbe lnf aitrioE desired Mr Wise i»aid th: tbe grand |ury had unanimously n emmended that tkejr all be punish for contempt. Mr. Heinze's nair«= had been trclv-a ed in the at cation msd- by Vr. Wis?-, but Judge La *r,mb de*id#»d n to summon him. stating that a Aim for immunity might be created if he did so Weather Retards Tradfe. New York, May L^.—Di°p*tc4iee tc !JD Trade Review indicate that ir reaular weather practically retards the mov« ruent of seasonable roods, hut all indications point to steady im provement In biisic ess conditions. Th* marked progress fn Iron and steel la having a beneficial effect on trade. Robbers Hold Up Cashier. Ber bo* City, 111. May 29—Robbers armed •with «botgun3 held up the cash ier of tbe P-' pl-'s bank here and ea ca »ed with |2,C00. OPERA HOUSE ONE NIGHT ONLY Friday, June 4 The Funniest of all Farce Comedy Absurdities OLE OLESON IN SPIRITLAND A 3-Act License for Laughter! Own Special Scenery for Each and Every Act Beautiful Costumes, Funny Commed* ians, Latest Musk and Advanced Vaudeville POPUUR PRICK: 25c-35c-50c Reserved Seats Sale at Jones Bros. & Co. Thursday A specialty is made in middle-aged ladies hats as the extremity but beautifal of this year's style does not appeal to all modes of hair dressing, and therefore an extra effort was made to obtain the correct styles for the different hair e s s i n n v i n e y o u s e y a i n a Miss Bogen's Millinery Parlors, 1109 FIFTH ST. MADISON, S. D. CIRCUS DAY IN MADISON ONE DAY ONLY ttappv NEW June 1st Campbe Brothers Consolidated Shows Circus, useum, Menagery, Hippodrome Hie Only Big Circus Coming This Seasosi 506 Fmest on fartfi 42 Length RaiK*a\ a is 20 Kifid Famous Eiare Back 40 Earsan and 4mmcan 500 42 RMICR 20 40 30 30 17 Aeanalists 30 tadv ami Gentk-tnefl Vrobdts 20 JolK funnv (lo^ns 17 Performing Ek*fanls DssMe Menaeme Hippodrome 700 PfOPtE All T0CETHHI ®sr price sT stoissiM tales ytm sB the «s» (hrssfh. 4ftrr*sss shs». 2 a., sifhl Wick Blue Flame 00 Cook-Stove is the only oil stove built with a CABINET TOP for holding plate* and keeping food hot after cooking. Also has useful drop sbelvea on which to stand the coffee pot or teapot after removing from burner. Fitted with two nickeled racks for towels. A marvel of comfort, simplicity and convenience. Made in three eires—with or without Cabinet Top. If not with your dealer, write our nearest agency. R&sTo Til Mr. F. G. Fr'tts, Oneonta, N. Y.t writes: "My little jri-1 was greatly ben eiitted by taking Foley1!? Orino Laxa tive. and I hit.k it is the Heet remedy for conetifirtion and liver trouble." Foley's Oriuo Laxative 19 best for women and children, it is mild, pleasant and effective, and i6 a splendid spring medi cine, as it cleanses the d\stem and cleara the ooamlectiae.—J. H. Anderson •1MPLE REMEDY FOB LA (IRIPPE La tirippe coughs are dangerous as they frequently develop into pneumonia Foley's Honey and Tar not only stops the rough but heals and strengthens the lungs so that no serious results need be feared. The genuine Foley's Honev and Tar contains no harmful drugs and is in a yellow package. Refuse substi tut—J. H. Andwnjk 700 IWB priTsrsnsrr* #itti simm 8|.a Omts ofes ssc Iwar I S E E A A E A 1 0 3 0 A You Will Need an Stove1 Oil When warm days and the kitchen fire make cooking aburden—then is the time to try a New Perfection Wick Blue Flame Oil Cook-Stove. Marvelous how this s o v e o e s a w a y w i kitchen discomforts—how cool it keeps the room in comparison with condi tions when the coal fire was burning. The SRFECnON Lam Just such a a a wants—hand-* every one some enough for the parlor strong enough the kitchen, camp or cottage bright enough even occasion. If not with your dealer, our nearest agency. fof fog writ* on Eli Gnenhagen. feed mill, Madisaa, S. D. Custom grinding every day la tbe week. Manufacture corn meal, graham, pearl barley, rye, and bone meal. Phone 16$, yellow. Call oa me. r. J. GALLAGHER .Graduated VcteriaanM D£tmSTRY and 8UR4*E]t*k A Specialty Office and Hospital, Corner Harth Ave. and Third Street MADISQM *r 90. DAK i* IK \4