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Call DAILY EAD VOLUME XIII, No. 251 LEAD, SOUTH DAKOTA, TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 1907. PRICE FIVE CENTS INVITATION TO ELKS Diana, Artesian; J. F. Hodson.

GRAND LODGE OPEN MURDER AT JARDINE TO OWN RAILROAD Hearst Mercantile Co. LEAD, SOUTH DAKOTA The unprecedented sales of the past two weeks and the many compliments of the pleased purchasers are convincing proofs that our varied, extensive and complete lines of WOOL Ai WASH DRESS FABRICS Are not only absolutely correct in design, quality and price, but have an Individuality not found elsewhere. In the last few days we have added some new things delayed in shipping our past consignments that are novel, new, out of the ordinary, worthy of your inspection. Prices are varied as the assortment: Per Yard 25c to $1.50 I Oc to 75c 7c to 25c Wool Suitings Plain and Novelettes Organdies, Tissues, Shadow Silks, Ginghams, Cheviots Prints and Percales Hearst Mercantile Co. DHY GOODS DEPARTMENT THE CUP THAT CHEERS: Farmers Plan to Build a Railroad in Nebraska Unique Idea for Road Running From Omaha to Broken Bow 200 Miles Would Assess Farmers $1 an Acre on Land Within Thirteen Mile of Each Side of Road 116,640 Per Mile Available OMAHA, June 11.

A raiiroad owned and operated by the farmers, for the people, running from Broken Bow to Omaha, a distance of about 300 miles that is the unique idea of T. A. Leisure, one of the leading farmers of Custer county and a form er sheriff, residing at Broken Bow. The striking feature of Mr. Leis ure's plan is the manner in which the road would be financed.

His idea is to secure from all the farmers between Broken Bow and Omaha owning farms on either side of the road for a distance of thirteen miles, each way, stock subscriptions of $1 an acre. This would amount to $640 for every section of land in the twenty-six-mile wide strip or $16,640 per mile. "County Surveyor Van Antwerp of Custer county has done considerable surveying in our section of the coun try," says Mr. Leisure, "and he states that there is no question that the road can be built and equipped for $10,000 or $12,000 per mile, so that the sum of $16,640 per mile which would be realized would leave a wide margin to go on. The road would follow Clear Creek and Platte valleys down to Omaha, and there would be little gradingnecessary." An important feature of Mr.

Leis ure plan is the provisicui for pre venting the road from being exploited and sold out to one of the big railroad systems. All of the firms in the prescribed wenty-six-mile wide strip would be incorporated in the project and the hares of stock would go with cac farm. Stock Goes With Farms When the farm was sold, the shares stock would go with it. Further more, it would be provided that only bona fide settler along the road could acquire stock. A speculator or any person other than a resident of the territory along the railroad would not be allowed to own stock.

In this manner, the farmer would retain absolute control of the road. "Such a road," said Mr. Leisure, "could be run at cost. The farmers would not need to have dividends declared. The increased value of their property would more than pay a handsome interest on their investment.

"Here we would have a road which would not owe a cent, with no bonded indebtedness and not a drop of water in the stock. "I have talked to a number of competent men and no one has yet offered any reason why such a project would not be successful. "The farmers in Custer county are almost unanimous for it, and I am sure that the same sentiment would be found all along the proposed line. "Omaha is our natural market for our hogs, our grain and our cattle. If we could get a direct line to Omaha to market our products at low rates we would be immensely benefited.

"Omaha would be a gainer. In fact it has been stated to me by one Omaha man that the sum of $150,000 could probably be raised in this city as a donation to further such a project. "If any man can show why such a plan is not feasible I would like to hear from him." Some time ago a plan was proposed at Broken Bow to build a line to Loup City along lines similar to the Broken Bow-Omaha project. Mr. Leisure took up the matter and evolved his present idea.

He showed that a plan to build to Omaha would be more desirable as the Loup City road would only be a branch line for one of the big roads. The matter has been agitated in the Custer county press and the sentiment of the farmers and business men has been enthusiastically in favor of Mr. Leisure's idea. When you feel that the thin pie crust on which Lead stands (according to reports spread by our neighbors) may be engulfed in a fiery furnace raging below, don't get scared and pay out your savings to the railroad companies, but invest a small amount in a few pounds of Chase Coffee, The Best that Grows and see the good effects it will produce. You will discover that a few weeks spent in the open air will not hurt you, nor will it bust you, and the Great Homestake will still be doing business at the old stand-Therefore drink Chase and Sanborn's Coffees and Teas and be h.ppy.

p. a. CUSHURST Ree Valley, Highmore; A. E. Van Camp.

Eureka, Bridgewater; W. J. Shan- ard. Blunt, Blunt; James Lawler. Fortitude, Salem; William F.

Ellis, L. V. Schneider. Woonsocket, Woonsocket; Daniel Hoy. Cryinthian, Andover; Geo.

Bryant, Ionic, Gettysburg; W. S. Small. White Lake, White Lake; Charles Gobler. Ashler, Mellette; George A.

Mann. Frontier, Wessington Springs; C. W. McDonald. Myrtle, Centerville; F.

M. Cope, A. J. Struble. Doric, Piatt; T.

E. Andrews. Faulkton, Faulkton; Frank Hyrne. Arcania, Armour; M. V.

Frank, George E. Culver. Tyrian, Egan; Charles H. Green. Bon Homme, Tyndall; W.

G. Youngworth. Redstone, Carthage; Fred H. Pir- nock. Cement, Claremont; E.

T. Tyler. Wessington, Wessington; Lafay ette Brown. Harmony, Hot Springs; J. W.

Joyce, C. Brelsford. Hill City; Christian Tin City, Miller. Humanity, Hecla; J. W.

Bartlett. Alcester, Alcester; E. E. Price. Tinta, Langford; G.

M. Gerberich. Bryant, Bryant; C. W. Chapman.

Prudence, Canistota; John Kilcap. Joppa, Hurley; H. J. Sanborn. Cedar, Belle Fourche; W.

T. Wyck- off. Sioux Valley, Castlewood; J. B. Vaughn, J.

C. Cunningham. Mount Aetna, Keystone; John Snowie, Andrew Marble, Peter Wilson. Phoenix, Clear Lake; C. J.

Ronald. Unity. Sioux Falls; Edson H. Hyde, Elmer E. RodabauKh.

R. M. Brown. Sisseton, Sisseton; John C. Knapp.

Bercsford, Beresford; J. T. Scroggs, August Frieberg, Ole Ofstad. Gcddes, Geddes; George W. Shuck.

Alpha, Waggoner; Vincent Kab- ma. Wilmot, Wilinot; Edmund Cook. Worthing, Worthing; George M. France. Doland, Doland; A.

F. Seneschal. Whitewood, Whitewood; Thomas K. Peck. Bonestcel, Bonesteel; S.

F. Lucas, E. W. Forbes. Garden City, Garden City; J.

F. Wagner. Bunker, Bunker; J. C. Waterman.

After reading and approving the report of the committee on creden- als, the report of the grand master was read. It is a lengthy document nd deals with Masonic affairs in outh Dakota, and is tilled with in formation of importance to the mem bers. Following the reading of the grand master's report, came the treasurer's, which was referred to he usual committee, and that of the secretary. The grand lodge then adjourned for dinner, and when it reconvened his afternoon it busied itself with listening to and approving the re ports of committees, and the appoint ment of committees. This evening the grand lodge will be opened for work in the third de gree, and it will be exemplified in the manner in which it is done in Golden Star lodge.

This afternoon a number of dele gates came in from the outside towns, so the attendance on the lodge ses- ions have been and will be very arge. Ample room, however, is found for doing the work and for the accommodation of visitors. It is probable that the grand lodge ill come to an end tomorrow even- ng, after which the grand chapter nd grand commandcry will take up i work. Reception and Ball In the afternoon a majority of the elegates to the grand lodge boarded Burlington special and took a trip iown the canyon of the Spearfish. All them returned enthused over their journey and the delights of the trip, harmed with the beautiful city of Spearfish and pleased with the reception tendered them there by the members of the order and the people.

It was, in the opinion of the ladies nd gentlemen composing the excur-ion party one of the most enjoy able features of their stay so far in he Hills. Although there was a lit- chill in the air, and overcoats ere a necessity, it was not so cold that it detracted from the enjoyment those who made the trip, and many of them who had traveled through Colorado declare that the scenery along the Grand canyon cannot compare in loveliness and grandeur with that to be seen along the beautiful Spearfish river. In the evening the reception and ball in honor of the delegates and other Masonic visitors were the crowning pleasures of a pleasant day. The reception, which mas a brilliant affair, attracted to Masonic temple all of the members of the order and their (Concluded cm 4th page) Day Set Aside for Convention Vis itors in Popular Summer Park PHILADELPHIA, June 11. The management of the White City, one of the popular summer parks of Philadelphia, has designated Wed nesday, July 17th, as Elks' Day, and on that occasion all of the amuse ments in the park will be free to the visitors.

This is only one of the many entertaining features which have been arranged for the Elks' con vention and reunion, which will be held in this city during the week beginning July 15th. The White City, formerly known as Chestnut Hill park, is located in one of Philadelphia's pretty suburbs, and can be reached by trolley car for a five-cent fare. The attractions of the park are numerous, and many special features are being planned for the pleasure of the participants. The park is sufficiently large to hold 50,000 people, and arrangements are being made to entertain that number on Elks' Day. Visitors to the convention, who register at the official registration bureaus, will be given tickets entitling them to free admission to all the amusement fea tures.

TRADE BOOSTERS Visit to Coast Cities Like Reunion of Home Folks TACOMA, June 11. Just ike a reunion with old home folks was the reception of the Omaha ex cursionists in the coast cities of Washington. After the largely at tended reception at the Seattle Com mercial club with former Nebraskans so numerous that it seemed like an Omaha Commercial club meeting of ten years ago, the local business organization of Seattle and the Nebras kans took the Omaha party on a de lightful steamboat ride on the Inland Flyer to Bremerton, across the sound, where is located the government navy yard. There the admiral in charge had out the band and all the officers to act as guides. Numerous warships are there undergoing repairs, among them the Oregon, which was visited by the party.

Then came the 'big treat, that of an extended visit to the battleship Nebraska, now almost ready to go into commission, a grand and beautiful battleship, over which the Nebraskans swelled up with all kinds of pride, while the quartets sang "Omaha, My Omaha." Returning to the city a little after noon the excursionists caught their train at 1 p. m. for Tacoma. HARRIMAN ESCAPES Stocks Buoyant When Learned Government Will Not Prosecute NE WYORK, June 11. The decision of the federal authorities not to institute criminal proceedings against E.

H. Harriman, in connection with his railroad operations, was the principal subject of discussion on Wall street. 'Mr. Harriman and his associates would not discuss the mat ter for publication. Interests friendly to Harriman assert a belief that the government will abandon its case against the so-called Harriman lines.

The idea (hat Mr. Harriman would be criminally prosecuted was never seriously entertained in financial cir cles. -Harriman's friends say there has been no basis for such action, and most of the alleged acts imputed to him are barred by the statute of limitations. The stock market's response to the news was a substantial rise in tne Harriman issues, with corresponding advances f-lse-where in the list. Federation in Session DENVER, June 200 delegates to the fifteenth annual convention of the Western Federation of Miners were present when Acting President Mahoney called the assembly to order today.

After ordering a message sent to Moyer, Haywood and Pettibone at Boise, to the effect that their confidence is unwavering in their innocence and pledging loyalty "until your honor is vindicated and your freedom assured," the convention adjourned until tomorrow to permit the credentials committee to prepare its report REVEALS RICHES Cave-in Nearly Kills Miner Rich Ore Disclosed Property Famous HELENA, June 11. tA mine accident which indirectly resulted in a fatility has been responsible for an unusually rich strike of gold ore in the Hope mine at Basin, thirty miles south of Helena, which at one time was the producer of the richest ore in Montana. Two weeks ago there was a cave- in and a miner named Collins narrow ly escaped death. This cave-in was so extensive that the company determined to sink an other shaft, which brought to light ore of the same kind that made the property famous ten years ago. Opening Session of the Grand Lodg Attended by Delegates from Every Lodge in Jurisdiction of South Da kota Reports and Other Business Program for this Evening One of Interest Grand Chapter of East ern Star Transacting Business- Veterans' Association to Meet This morning at 10:30 the grand lodge for the Masonic jurisdiction met in its thirty-third annual com munication, being opened in due form by Grand Master Robert McCaughey, assisted by the full corps of grand officers.

Besides the regular delegates to the grand lodge there had gathered in the city Master Masons from every section of the state, but the beautiful lodge room of Golden Star lodge was able to ac commodate them all. It was a dis tinguished gathering of South Da- kotans, every section being repre sented by men prominent in business, professional callings, in a social and other ways, a representative assemblage of the best people of the state, An address of welcome was made by T. R. Stoner on behalf of the Lead Masons, which was responded to by Grand Master McCaughey, After the formal opening of the lodge had been made the business session of the meeting was taken up. 1 he report of the committee on credentials showed that the following lodges were represented by the delegates named below: St.

John, Yankton; Jacob J. Nis-sen, Martin Ohlman, H. Ellcrmaii. Incense, Vermillion; P. K.

Jor-genson. Elk Point, Elk Point; George C. Kimmel. Silver Star, Canton; V. E.

O'Neill. Minnehaha, Sioux Falls; Amos E. Ayres, Charles A. Cristopherson, Charles O. Bailey.

IMount Zion, Spriugifield; O. II. Williams, J. S. I'razier, 11.

M. Davison. Dcadwood, Deadwood; F. B-Schneerer, O. N.

Brown. Golden Star, Lead; John P. Johns, George VV. Morthland, Gene Wilcox. Flandreau, Flandreau; F'red J.

McLaren. Kampeska, Watcrtown; H. L. Hop kins, Charles J. Englesby.

Gate City, Gary; H. E. Huffmann. Evergreen, Madison; W. W.

Gir-ton, William Rae. Spearfisii, Spearfish; Henry Keets, A. L. Kinney, D. H.

Crary. Milhank, Milbank; Frank W. Mee-han, George T. Mitchell, S. S.

Lock-hart Central City, Central City; G. Oberg, William J. McMakin. Brookings, Brookings; H. H.

Reeves, H. E. Lloyd Rapid City, Rapid City; Marcui Poznansky. Huron, Huron; H. Keppax, W.

F. R. Wherton, 'B. N. Browbcy.

Tierre, Pierre; Ed Carr. Tarker, Parker; S. V. Jones. 'Rcsurgum, Mitchell; C.

B. Wilt, Charles W. Adams. Ashton, Ashton; E. N.

Graves. Redlield, Redfield; W. A. Morris. Lenox, Lenox; B.

C. Jacobs. Aberdeen, Aberdeen; S. C. Har-tranft, W.

B. Swain, John S. Vctter. St. Lawrence, Miller; Ernest H.

Wilson, C. F. Erikscn, Charles M. Dwyer. Dell Rapids, Dell Rapids; J.

E. Irwin. Clark, Clark; F. S. Buckoven.

Columbia, Columbia; James Turner. Brule, Kimball; Henry C. Smith, A. G. Hill, C.

S. Blodgett. Howard, Howard; R. B. DeBolL Olive Brcnch, Sturgis; W.

E. Ladd. Scotland, Scotland; R. W. Russell.

Chamberlain, Chamberlain; J. W. Clevinger, C. L. Brockway, Fred Treon.

Elkton. Elkton; B. D. Loveh, Henry Heintz, E. M.

Shriver. Plankington, Plankington; W. Harris, M. H. Paynter, J.

L. Coram Lily, Harold; H. A. Oestreich. Groton, Groton; O.

F. Edwards, W. A. Burnham. Custer, Custer; William R.

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As the result of fights among the factions at the Kimberly-Montana mine at Jar- dine, Tom Lannon is dead at Gardi ner, and Barney Hanlon is in jail charged with murder. Bad blood has existed for some time at Jardine, and feeling has run high. One night re cently the Welcome ditch was guard ed by Hanlon, as the Kyan men claimed the water for Kimberly. The ditch was dynamited. Later in the night the saloon of Joe Wells was wrecked, the mirrors and windows smashed and the cash register rifled, presumably by the Ryan faction, and Wells was knocked out with a rock.

Meet in the Saloon At an early hour Tom Lannon, shift boss of the Kimberly-Montana mine, saw Hanlon in a saloon in Jar- dine and asked him to drink. The latter declined, when it is said Lan non hit him over the head with a bil liard cue. Hanlon then drew a gun and fired three times at Lannon, two bullets taking effect in his body and one in the head. He died within an hour after receiving the wounds. 'Hanlon was immediately arrested and was found to have two guns.

In dignant citizens made threats of lynching, but this was prevented by Deputy Sheriff Robinson, who landed Hanlon in the jail at Gardiner. Seven men who participated in the assault on Wells were also arrested, who will have a preliminary hearing tomorrow before Justice Hulse. Hanlon was brought to Livingston by Sheriff McCue and locked up in the county jail. The body of Lannon will be shipped to Butte. Details of the Tragedy It is said that when Hanlon first entered the saloon, Lannon immediately began to talk of the events of the previous evening, and insisted that he was justified in the assault on the bartender.

To this Hanlon took issue and accused Lannon of a cowardly act. This so enraged Lannon that he struck Hanlon over the head with a billiard cue. It is stated that they have had quarrels several times in the last few months. There are two factions at the mining camp of Jardine and that bitter quarrels have been going on for many months. One of the factions is composed of old-timers in that locality, while the other is made up of men who recently came to the camp, and who are employed by the mining company operating at that point.

Hanlon is an old-timer at Jardine and many years ago located mining claims in that locality that have turned out to be great producers. BLOODY RACE RIOT Three Negroes Killed and Four White Men Wounded YAZOO CITY, June Details of a race riot on the 11. Kirk plantation, thirteen miles southeast were received Saturday. Three ne groes were killed and four white men shot to pieces. The neighborhood is in arms and the sheriff with deputies, is hastening there to prevent further bloodshed.

The trouble broke out when T. D. Kirk went into a field on his planta tion where Abe Johnson and his three sons were at work and gave them orders about the work. One of the negro boys cursed him and Kirk, resenting the insult, knocked the negro down. The other negroes went to the defense of their brother and were about to worst Mr.

Kirk, when he started on a run to his house for his gun. The Johnstons, whose cabin was nearby, raced for their weapons and, seizing them, fired at the fleeing man, emptying three loads of shot into his body. Kirk's brothers Wash and Cy and J. T. Cheatham were attracted by the shots and hurried quickly to the scene.

As they approached the Johnsons fired on them, hitting all three and practically tearing Cheatham's stomach away, two loads being discharged into that region of his body. Although shot and on the ground the three men returned the tire as best they could, killing Green Johnson instantly. Abe and his other sons then entered their cabins and barricaded the door, de fying arrest and threatening anyone who should approach their door. Word was sent throughout the neigh borhood of the bloody happening and soon scores of whites were on the scene, all heavily armed and threatening dire vengeance on the blacks. They surrounded the cabin and succeeded in shooting to death two more of the Johnsons.

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TO TESTIFY FOR DEFENSE Woman Orchard Harried Will Be a Defense Witness CRIPPLE CREEK, June 11. Mrs. Ida Toney, whom Harry Or chard married in Cripple Creek, is on her way to Boise to appear as a witness for the defense. According to intimate friends of Mrs. Toney, she will swear that when she married Orchard, he asserted he was a Pinkerton detective and that Orchard's home was never searched by the militia, although he was con sidered to be a strike leader and all surrounding houses were searched.

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Sold by Ottmann Son. PETITIONS ALL IN Last of Referendum Petitions Filed at Pierre PIERRE, June II. With the filing of the referendum petition to bring the quail protection law to a vote of the people, the last of such petitions which were out in the state have been filed. The list is the divorce law; the Sunday observance law, and the quail protection measure. Besides these three which are held up after legislative action the voters will also be called upon to express themselves on the county local option liquor law, which comes to them through the.