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The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-08-20
BURDENED WITH APRICO1S.
Crop So BOunteous Growers Are I'm
able to Handle 1t.

Twp u DouHtcOUS UrOVverS Are IN.
able to Handle 1t.
Fruit growers in California are
amazed at the extent of the apricot
crop. The quantity of the fruit COM
ing in is simply overwhelming, and it
would seem that every tree in the val
ley had this year taken to bearing the
luscious cot. The driers are unable
to take care of the fruit coming in, and
are forced to reject much of it after it
is picked. One man who could not dis
pose of his apricots after they were
picked dumped two tons by the road
side, and there are anumber of growers
who will not attempt to harvest their
crops.
Any losses sustained in this way, how
ever, are due to the neglect of the grow
ers to make preparations for handling
the fruit in time. The associations are
handling all the fruit of their mem
bers, and there are a number of driers
at work with large forces of men, wom-
en- and children. But it is impossible to
secure enough help to handle the fruit.
Calls for 100 cutters are posted in the
post office, and probably 200 people.
could get employment to-day. There
are very few of the growers who are
prepared to handle their own fruit, and
as a consequence those who are not in
the associations are obliged to sell their
fruit or let it go to waste.
One effect of the glut of apricots will
be to somewhat improve the quality Of
n dried fruit sent out, as some pains
are being taken to discriminate a. to
the quality of the fruit to be rejected.
1t has been suggested that a large part
OF the fruit going to waste should BE-
given to the poor people. But those
people are at work in the driers-fors ~
many hours per day as they choose to
work. and probably would prefer to
draw wages than to put in their time
drying fruit for themselves.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-08-20
Hor.cless Vehicle. in Paris.

HOrscless Vehicles in Paris.
There are nearly 1900 horseless We.
hicles in the streets of Paris, and 500
automobile cabs are to be added to that
number.
Mrs. Alfred Corning Clark, OF Coop
erstown. N. Y, is about to place in New
York an enduring memorial of her late
husband, whose father, with Isaac Sing
er. founded the Singer Sewing Machine
company. In the very heart of the East
Side tenement district she is about to
erect q building, which will combine
a model kindergarten school with an
entertainment hall, and on the root a
covered breathing spot for hot summer
evenings. The New York kindergarten
association will have charge of the
school, and Mrs. Clark will maintain it..
According to present plans, fully
S500,O0O will have to be set aside for the
building and its support. But more
than that may be necessary. for orders
have been given to make this the model
kindergarten school Of the world. The
lot has been purchased and workmen
are getting ready to remove the old
building standing there now. The
building will be ready for occupancy
e summer.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-08-20
Taking the result of the republl-

Taking the result of the republl-
can primaries in Rapid City as a
guide it begins to look like William
Gardner will be the republican
candidate for circuit Judge. If he
is, though, it is hardly likely that
the people of this circuit will elect
to that office a man who has dem
onstrated his willingness to be
used as a tool it the hands Of his
political cohorts in direct disobed-
fence to law, justice and common
horse ems They will elect the
man who knocked such tactics into
a cooked hat. That man is Levi
McGee-next Judge of the seventh
judicial sircuit.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-08-20
Every time a mint closes to

Every time a mint closes to sill
yer or a country limits the use Of
the metal as money, down goes the
price. Japan, which is certainly
not more than a third-class nation
in financial and industrial strength,
shifts from silver to the gold stan
and in a month or two silver drops
seven or eight cents an ounce, and
is still going down. The closing
Of the East Indian mint to silver in
1893 caused It to drop niEeseen
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-08-20

c ;nts an ounce in three or four
days. And yet the gold men con-
tinue to argue the sill yer question
upon the theory that the opening of
the American mint would have no
effect whatever on the value of
silver.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-08-20
THROWN INTO FITS!
by the Pennington County
Mercantile Co..

No fatalities have occurred as
yet, but the Pennington County
Mercantile Co., is throwing more
people into fits for less money
these days than ever before. Re-
member, this is Rapid City's cold.
reliable clothing house and has
carries the biggest and best line of
gents furnishings ever shown
here. 1t takes just two minutes
for them to throw you into a fit of
the smoothest clothing you eve1
wore, and all for less money than
''the other fellow" will do it.
The new year is going to be a
record breaker for lew prices.
More fits than ever!-Pennington
County Mercantile Co., Ed Woods
Manager.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-08-20

1t will keep Rapid City's two
gold papers busy for six months to
answer what Bryan a say in ff-
teen minutes. See if it don't.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-08-20

Naval tudic Are Completed.
Six Moroccan students. who have
completed their studies at the italian
naval academy. have been sen back to
their country on the warship Lepanto.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-08-20

Only 239 failures in the Uuited
States this week, with 237 for the
week before. Note the ''improved
conditions"
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-08-20
WE ARE THE LEADERS!
About


We have a choice new stock of best goods and in all the
latest styles-in all sizes, to fit all from the smallest
boy to the largest man. We have boys combination
suits-two pairs pants and coat to match; boys pants
with patent waist and patent buttons, double seat and
knee, sewed so strong that it is impossible tor them to
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-08-20
Government by Injunction.

Among the planks of the demo
cratic platform which met with de-
termined opposition and caustic
denunciation at the hands of the
republican stumpers and the pluto
cratic press was the one Condem-
ing government by Injunction"
1t was charged that the silver
press which supported that plat
form and its candidates upheld anar-
chy and were seeking to revive the
old doctrine of states rights. OF
course, these charges were utterly
false, aud the gold bug press knew
them to be so, but the truths utter
ed by silver orators last fall and
echoed by the silver press during
that campaign as they pictured the
ever increasing oppression Of the
courts along the injunction line is
just beginning to make itself mani
fest.
Since the opening of the great
coal strike injunctions
have been issued restraining the
strikers from trespassiug on the
pr operty Of the coal companies and
intimidating men who desired to
continue to work. This was right
and proper, for the rights of these
mine owners are none the less 4
cred than are the rights of the men
who are engaged in the struggle
against starvation. But the in
junction business did not end here.
Thousands of hungry miners con-
gregated upon the public highways
and marched from n section of
the country to another. Not one
act of violence occurred. These
men discussed their grievances to
one another and sought by this de-
monstration to enlist the sympathy
of the men who still persisted in
in working at starvation wages and
induce them TO join the strike.
This and this alone, was their only
"crime." The hand which by its
oppression had forced them into
this %deplorable condition must now
crush the movement which to these
men meant starvation and absolute
slavery, or living wages. The
courts were called upon and in
functions were issued restraining
these starving men from congrega-
ting on the public highways of the
country or marching thereon.
Had any violence been committed?
No. Had any property been des-
troyed? No. Had the premises
Of these coal barons been harmed?
No. Then why this injunction?
The mine owners had asked for it.
the courts had granted it, for the
object Of the striking miners must
be thWarted. That was all. But
the constitution Of the United
States declares that the people have
a fright to assemble and petition
for a redress Of grievenecs.'
Away with the constitutional
What is the constitution Of the
United States compared with the
wishes Of a Mark Hanna or any
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-08-20

Hear the true of "advance agent
of prosperity, w. ]. Bryan, next
Tuesday.
Evening journal., 1897-09-10
ME succEss oF me SEASON.

There was no attraction at popular
prices that played at the Grand Opera
House last season that made the i'm
precision with the theatre-gOers as the
"Elroy' stock company which will hold
the boards all next week with a matt
nee daily commencing Tuesday after
noon. The company is stronger and
larger than ever, and has added several
melo-dramatic productions to its rep
ertoire Those popular artists. J. Har-
yer Cook and Miss Lottie Church will
appear in the leading roles, supported
by q very strong company of players.
Monday evening that famous American
play "The White Squadron, will be
the opening bill. Tuesday evening tho
Midnight Alarm" will be presented.
The prices are 10, 20 and 80 cents. Matt
nee 10 cents for everybody Seats on
sale at the box office Friday morning.
Don't fail to get a ladies' ticket for
Monday night You can secure them
at the box Office.
Evening journal., 1897-09-10
DIED.

BARNETT. Entered into rest. near
Kirkwood, Del. on September 6. 1897,
Susan, wife of William II. Barnett,
aged SO years, / month and 26 days.
CALHOUN.-In Wilmington, on Sep
tember Z, William T. Calhoun, aged
36 years.
Relatives and friends, members of
Lenape Tribe, No. 6. 1. o. r. NJ, Wen
onah Lodge, No. 8, Shield of Honor, and
Industry Lodge, No. 2, "A. o. q. W., are
respectfully invited to attend the fu-
neral on Saturday afternoon ait
o'clock, from his late residence, No.
1912 West Third street. Interment Riv-
erview.
DUNGAN.-In Philadelphia, September
6. 1897, Mrs. Katharine DUNCAN, aged
% years.
KOPF.-At his residence, No 170S
Lowering avenue. at o'clock a. IN
on September 9, Benjamin Kopf, aged
55 years.
Due notice of the funeral will b,
given.
MADONEY. Y.-On September 4, Emma
Maloney. aged % years, at No. %;
Shipley street.
JOHNSON.-On the 4th instant. Frank
lin, son of B. F., and the late Annie
Nj. Johnson, in the oath year of hi.
age.
RUDOLPH Moore. widow o
the late J. Horace Rudolph, at Ches
ter, Pa, on September 9. 1897.
TODD.-On September 6, Lewis Ed
mund, son of Frank w. and Matti,
Davies Todd, aged 6 months and
days.
WATSON.-Qn Monday, September 6
1897, George Ernest, son of Georgl
and Annie Watson, aged 19 months.
WELDIN.-On September 6. 1897, Re
becca, wife of Amor ]. Weldin, aget
20 years.
Evening journal., 1897-09-10
CLEVER LITTLE ANIMALS.

There were two large and enthusias-
tic audiences at Gentry's dog and pony
show yesterday afternoon and evening
The wonderful little animals are very
popular in Wilmington and there are
persons here who see very performance
they become so interested in the study
OF animal nature. It is these who agree
with Professor Gentry that "rhey lack
but the power of speech to make then
human" They perform many marvel
Gus feats, the most amusing of which
to the little ones seems the execution
which introduces the monkey driver
and bell-ringer. Mr.. and Mrs. Snyder
and Baby Snyder are also prime favor
ties. There is a performance this af
ternOon and tomorrow afternoon anC
night, after which the animal show vii
be a passed thing in Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1897-09-10
A STRANGE FATALITY.
FOOD FOR THE SUPERSTITIOUs
IN ACHAIN OF CIRCUMSTANCES
FOLLOWING A SUIT.


IN ACHAIN OF CIRCUMSTANCES
FOLLOWING A SUIT.
A singular train of circumstances mas
followed a Chancery case which has
been argued and is now ready for
Chancellor Nicholson to decide.
In 1898 or 1894 Benjamin Kopf and
John E. Curren exchanged certain
properties. Kopf, claiming that Cuwen
had misrepresented certain material
facts concerning the property decided
TO Kopf, filed a bill in the Court Of
Chancery asking for a RECESSION of the
contract and a reconveyance.
Shortly after Curren received the
property from Kopf he mortgaged 1t ho
Alfred /. Derrickson, of Brandywine
hundred. Mr.. Derrickson died a short
time after the bill was filed by Kopf
Mrs. Kopf teolx title to the property
from Curren, and she died after The fl
ing of the BILL and after the death oi
Mr.. Derrickson. Kopf himself is now
dead, and Curren is a pretty sick man
He wants to dispose of the property
and move West to Colorado, as he il
suffering with lung trouble and h'
thinks the climate will benefit him
This leaves practically no one but th'
lawyers, who are II. III. Ward for Kopf
and Thomas Davis and William IT, l4y
nam for Curren, and the chancellor
The case was argued in July and ;
decision has not been rendered.
Evening journal., 1897-09-10
NIX oF ANorHNR FATR.

Some well-knOwn business men about
town are talking of reviving the cor
poration under which the old Whining
ton fair was conducted at Hazel Dell
Park. The grounds are in excellent
shape, and are now reached by two
trolley lines, as we'll as by the w. & N.
railroad. Some of the horse owners who
have been working their nags on the
grounds also talk of joining in the
scheme. Several new buildings would
have to be erected.
Evening journal., 1897-09-10
PATENT APPLIED FOR" To-NIGH-

Apropos of Elmer e. Vance's produc-
tioh, Patent Applied For" which ap-
pears at the Opera House tonight, an
exchange gives the following partial
story of the play: An old man who
has spent over half lifetime in unsuc-
cessful attempts to invent some highly
meritorious devices. or machines, which
would hand his name down to pOsterity
along with Franklin Morse, Elias
Howe, Edison and such benefactOrs of
mankind, at last is seized with an in
spiration, and perfects the dream of his
long life-an electric horseless carriage.
He dies at the very instant of the reali-
cation of his fondest hopes. After his
death a scheming adventurer gets hold
Of the patent-right papers and claims
the invention. The dead inventors
daughter and her sweetheart are deter
mined to get possession of the papers
The play is noted for its strong scenes
Evening journal., 1897-09-10
MARRIED.

DAV1S-OSWALD.-At the district
parsonage, No. 3O7 West Seventh
street, on Monday, September 6, 1897
by Rev. Louis E. Barrett, d. D., John
S. Davis and Maude Il. Oswald, both
of Philadelphia.
NICKERSON - CAIRNS Asbury
parsonage, No. 222 Walnut street, on
September G. 1897, by Rev. Ezra Tin
ker, LII d., Charles w. Niekerson
Jr. of Wilmington, to Miss SStie J
Cairns, of Philadelphia.
STUTPHEN-EvANS. - AT Asbury
parsonage, No. 222 Walnut street
September 9, 1897 by Rev. Err;
Tinker Ill. D., John J.. Stutphen Il
Miss Maggie X. Evans, all of Viii
mingtOn, Del.
Evening journal., 1897-09-10
We make a speciality of cleaning Lace
Curtains. MANHATTAN LAUNDRY.
THE REUNION AT REHOBOTH.

THE REUNION AT REHOBOTH.
lsThe members of the Delaware Legis-
lathife ana OF the Constitutional Con-
vention held their reunion yesterday at
RehOboth The members, accompan-
led by their wives and a few invited
guests. went TO the seashOre in a spe-
cial train, as the guests of the Delaware
railroad. At the meeting of the Legis-
lature, Representative Frank EllasOn,
the only Republican member. presided.
Speeches were made by Speaker Rig
gin, Representative r. II. Wilson and
b. A. HAZEL, and Delegates William
Salisbury and Robert w. Dasey, of the
Constitutional Convention. In the
evening the convention held its re-
union, and speeches were made by
Judge Bradford. Woodburn Martin
General John p. DonahOe and others.
Evening journal., 1897-09-10
spEcIAL EXCuRsION

To Annapolis or Baltimore and return
via Pennsylvania railroad next Sunday.
18th, for so cents.
Tickets are now on sale, and persons
desiring to avoid the crowd on morn
ing of the excursion, can procure them
in advance at p. W. e. B. station.
Evening journal., 1897-09-10

Parents from one end of this com
munity TO the other know of our
wonderful resources in supplying
School Suits for the coming men
of action of this city. Zen or
twelve of the large tables in our
store are now stocked with the
grandest array OF Juvenile attire
that this or any other store in the
city OF Wilmington has ever had on
hand at one time.
The little fellows from 3 10 10
years will find beautiful lines Of
MILDLY, Blouse and Refer Suits.
Entirely new and original designs
with us. Some that no ether stores
will be able to come within reach
of. The Double Breasted Suits for
the larger boys (from to16 years
are tailored in our usual elegant
style, with no fault to be found with
either materials or prices. WE
ARE GOING TO HAVE YOUR
TRADE THIS SEASON and have
priced the goods 50 that they viii
be sure to bring you.
Now then come and see what we
have for you. The prices range
thus:
Evening journal., 1897-09-10
BIG REVIVAL IN PRosPECT.

Rev. Ezra Tinker. d. D., pastor OF
Asbury Church, and his official breth-
rem are jubilant at having secured Mrs
Maggie Van Cott. the celebrated New
York evangelist for their revival meet
ings, which will soon be in full sway
Mrs. Van Cott has had such signal sue
cess in every city that the revival meet.
ings have stirred up thousands of un.
churched people.
Evening journal., 1897-09-10
AN OPPORTUNITY TOVIsIT ANNAP-
OILS OFFERED BY PENNSYL-
VANIA RAILROAD

Don't miss the opportunity; you can
either go to Annapolis or spend next
Sunday, 18th. in Baltimore. Round
trip rate from Wilmington, so cents.
Special train leaves at S.45 a. m.
Tickets are now on sale. and persons
desiring to avoid the crowd on morn
ing OF the excursion, can procare them
in advance at p, w. & b. station.
Evening journal., 1897-09-10
ONE DOLLAR TO ATLANTIC CITY
AND RETURN VIA PENNSYIr
WANNA LINE

The Pennsylvania railroad has ar
ranged for a special excursion from
Wilmington to Atlantic City and re-
turn next Saturday. September nth,
by special train at G30 p. m. and sun
day, 18th, at 200, $40 and 9.42 a. m.
Tickets are now on sale, and persons
desiring to avoid the crowd on morn
ing OF the excursion, can procure them
In advance at p, w. & b. station.
Evening journal., 1897-09-10
TO WASHINGTON AND RETURN

s15O VIA PENNSYLVANIA RAIL
ROAD.
The Pennsylvania railroad will run a
special excursion to Washington next
Sunday 18th, at round-trip rate of one
dollar fifty. Train leaves p, w. & B.
station at 900 a. m.
Tickets are now on sale, and persons
desiring to avoid the crowd on morn
ing of the excursion, can procure them
in advance at p, w. & B. station.
Evening journal., 1897-09-10

Hyde and Leola, the king pin comedy
couple, are deserving of their re-en-
gagement at Shellpot Park this week
They are certainly very clever perform
ers
Evening journal., 1897-09-10

. d. w. LYNCH & CO.. GROCERS.
Trading stamps, we give them with
spot cash purchases. only sugar and
Hour excepted.
n. w. Cor. Madison and Fourth SITS.
S. W. Cor. King and Eighth SITS.
Evening journal., 1897-09-10
81. PENNSYLVANIA BRIDGE
ROUTE, s1-FAVoRITE LINE TO
ATLANTIC CITY.
BRIDGE

Another special excursion has been
arranged for to leave Wilmington next
Saturday, 18th. at $50 D. m, and Sun
day, 18th, at o'clock, go and 9.42 a
m. Special train returns at p. m
Sunday and on same hour Monday.
Tickets are now on sale, and persons
desiring to avoid the crowd on morn
ing of the excursion, can procure them
in advance at p, w. & b. station.
Evening journal., 1897-09-10
OPENING NIGHT POSTPONED.

There was no performance at the
Bijou Theatre last evening. Bancroft,
the magician, and his troupe were to
have performed, but they reached town
too late and the management decided
to make tonight the opening one in
order that the presentation might be
all that the public expected. The pretty
little playhouse was, however, thrown
open to the public, and the beautiful
stage settings were displayed. After
the orchestra had played several selec-
tions the house was closed for the
night
Evening journal., 1897-09-10
LMUSEMENTS
SHOWS oF a WEEK.

These plays are booked at the Opera
House for the week beginning on Mon
day, September 20: THE Indian" un-
der the management Of Lewis Morrt
son; on Tuesday, "a Contented Wo-
man." with Belle Archer in the title
role; Wednesday, "Sinbad, the Sailor;
Thursday, Eugenia Blair. who was for
merly leading woman for Robert Down
ing.
Evening journal., 1897-09-10

ment better than you usually
find in such a priced suit. The
cloth is full Fall weight, good
shades and fast color. All
sizes for young men thirty
eight chest measure. Nobby
Blown Mixed and Plaid Suits
at $S and $40. This Falls new
patterns and makeup. In our
Custom Department all the
styles are ready, and while the
line is full is good time to
come in and look through and
see what will be worn. An i'm
mense line of Suitings and
Trouserings in single patterns.
Only enough of each style for
one suit or one pair of Trous-
ers. Suits at $40, $22 and$ %.
Trousers So, So, $3.50 and $S.
Closed evenings at 6 o'clock
except Saturdays.
Evening journal., 1897-09-10
$3.50, 5000, $3.50,
$500, $3.50, $4.OO,
$3.50, $500, 5000,
$3.50.
Men.

You who have use for a pair OF
Trousers, come this way. We've
cut the prices on all our light and
medium weights in twain. Seeing
them is believing what we say.
Only three prices,
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-11-16
VOIRES HANGED.
He Ate Pickles, Declared He Had OBJ
tanned Full Pardon, and Then Stuck His
Head Into the Black Cap.

He Ate Pickles, Declared He Had OBJ
tanned Full Pardon, and Then Stuck His
Head Into the Black Cap.
THURMoND, w. Va, Nov. 13.-Albert
Voires was hanged at Fayetteville Fri
day afternoon at 2:34 o'clock for hav-
ing been implicated in the murder of
Charles Gibson at Montgomery year
ago last February. Clark Lewis, col
ored, was hanged last June and Virgie
Gibson, wife of the murdered man, and
Wilbur Slaughter, colored, were sent
to the penitentiary for life.
Wiley Lewis was convicted and sent
to the penitentiary for life mainly
upon the testimony of Albert Voires,
who swore at the trial that he sav'
Lewis kill Cochran. Voires made
a sworn statement Thursday that he
lied outright in his testimony, and
that he never in his life knew Cochran,
and knew nothing of his murder.
Voires refused to eat any dinner, eX-
cept few pickles, but when the time
came to 90 to the scaffOld he had braced
MD. and declared he had obtained par
don for all his crimes and was ready
to go.
At the scaffold Voires declared his
innocence. but said he would die like a
man. and his nerve was almost mar
velous. At $50 Sheriff McVey sprung
the trap. resulting in the breaking OF
Voires neck. causing instantaneous
death.