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The Forrest City times., 1897-04-16
RELIEF WORK.
government Supplies Being Distributed.

government Supplies Being Distributed.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, April ia large
iot OF supplies has been shipped to the
mood sufferers at points above Osceola
on the steamer Chickasaw. The sup
Piies were purchased by Capt Davis,
VINO VINO was located here by Secretary OF
war Alger for that purpose. Govern
ment supplies have also been sent TO
vincent and Marked Tree. In the fu-
The Forrest City times., 1897-04-16
Another Wet Blanket

GREENvHLE, Miss, April 1s.-Anoth-
er wet blanket was thrown over the
Mississippi valley when the weather
bureau rainfall report reached here.
inns makes even the most sanguine
planters give in. The water will not
go off before June Is.
The Forrest City times., 1897-04-16
Caught in an Idaho snowslide.

HALEY, Idaho, April ia snow
slide at the Baltimore mine, near
Ketcham, resulted in the death of a
man named White, Fred Tutford and
his six-year-old stepson. They were
caught in the slide while on the way to
their cabin, and covered up to depth
Of so or 90 feet.
The Forrest City times., 1897-04-16
TURKEY WARNS GREECE
Further Raids on Turkish SOB
Sufficient Cause for War.
SREEk 'lRREGUlARs" REACHED GRsVNA.
There Was Some Hot Skirmish Fighting,
In Which the Turks Were Repulsed,
But They Rallied and are Driv-
ing the Greeks Back.
Greece Warned by Turkey.

LONDON. April 1a.-The Evening
News publishes dispatch from its
special correspondent at Athens, say
ing that the. Turkish government has
formally informed the Greek govern
ment that any further raid of irregu-
lars into Turkish territory will be re-
garded by Turkey as a declaration of
war upon the part of Greece.
The Forrest City times., 1897-04-16

SPALDlNG'S ADMISSION.

Owned Up to President Mckay that He
Hypothecated University Bonds.
CHICAGO, April 15.-President Mckay
of the University of Illinois trustees
says that c. w. Spalding, treasurer of
the board, and president of the defunct
Globe savings bank, admitted to him
and to Trustee James F. Armstrong
that he had hypothecated the uni
versity endowment bonds entrusted to
him as treasurer. This is the first time
anyone in authority has openly stated
that the bonds had been hypothecated
The Forrest City times., 1897-04-16

FRANKFORT. KY, April 15.-William
Evans and Charles Lillard, burglar
convicts, tied the latches in their cells,
climbed through the fue to the top of
the house, let themselves down from
the tenth story by means of rope and
escaped at midnight
The Forrest City times., 1897-04-16
UNITED STATES AND JAPAN.

An English Newspaper Says the japanese
Navy Would Prove y Hard Customer.
zette this afternoon, referring to the
trouble in Hawaii regarding the land
ing Of Japanese, says that if rupture
between Japan and the United States
occurs, the latter may find the Japan
csc navy hard customer to tackle.
The Forrest City times., 1897-04-16
At Burlington. Ia.

BURLINGTON, Ia, April 15.-The river
is again rapidly rising, and is now 10
feet inches above normal. The resi-
dents of Huronsx island have moved to
the main land, rs that island is nearly
under water
The Forrest City times., 1897-04-16
IN THE SOUTHLAND.
No Danger Mt New Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS, April 15.-The city
ing river. which is covering many of
them. There is no danger here, for
harricades can easily be built and man
aged but it will result in the old levels
being abandoned and new and higher
"harves being constructed within the
next wear
The Forrest City times., 1897-04-16
Situation at Kansas City.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-. April IA fur.
Their rise of half foot had taken place
In the Missouri, and Weather Observer
Common says the danger line will be
reached this evening. The water is
gradually rising, and the swift current
continues to seriously cut into
the banks. 1t is believed the
gauge will read "a. or a
foot above the danger mark. The
overflow will commence tomorrow tc
work into Harlem and Armourdale will
likely be affected. Families at Har.
lem, Armourdale and on Lewis island,
near the mouth of the Kansas river. are
busy moving out. A warning has been
sent to the big packing houses along
the banks to protect their property.
The Forrest City times., 1897-04-16
The Greeks Retreating.

ATHENS April 15.-The Greek insur-
gents, according to dispatches from the
front, have sustained considerable
losses, and are retreating before SUI
perior forces.
While occupying Baltino the Greeks
burned most of the houses of that
plape
The Forrest City times., 1897-04-16
Louisiana situation Critical.

VIcksBuRG, Miss. April 15.-The
Louisiana situation continues critical
but men are working steadily. Cen
eral Superintendent Sullivan of the
Illinois Central leaves for Natchez to-
night Below Baton Rouge the situa-
ton was such that he felt hopeful.
The Forrest City times., 1897-04-16
In Favor of Traffic Agreements.

WAsHINsToS, April 15.-Representa-
tive shannon, of New York, to-day in
troduced in the house bill to amend
the antitrust laws so that it will not
prevent railroad traffic agreements
The Forrest City times., 1897-04-16

s"re supplies will be sent out rapidly,
= soon as the relief stations alorg the
rIver are established. The goeernmen,
o'nciais and the citizens relief com.
lnletee are working together in thi,
matter.
The Forrest City times., 1897-04-16

HARRISBURG, Pa, April 15.-Will +.
Jordan. well-known ne wspaper man,
formerly big oil operator, died to-day
Of heart failure.
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Christian Herald. Help,nc uana

MEMPHIS, Tenn. April i5.-Ths
christian Herald of New York. which
Is edited by Rev. 7. Dewitt Talmage.
viii send relief boat down the river
from Memphis. The Herald expects to
give aid to many people before they
are reached by the government agents.
The Forrest City times., 1897-04-16
Kentucky to Arkansas.

-, LITTLE Rock, Ark. April i5.-Mr. r.
'" brown, managing editor of the
Louisville Times has delivered to Gov.
zones sl,2s9 in cash for relief of the
nood sufferers The governor will send
ms private secretary on a tour through
the flooded district to distribute the
funds where needed
The Forrest City times., 1897-04-16
Stiu Preparing for War.

LARIssA, April 15.-There are no
signs of relaxation in preparing for
war, and there will be feeling of re-
lief when hostilities commence.
The Forrest City times., 1897-04-16
In Cellars and Warehouses at Dubuque

DUBUQUE, Ia, April 15.-The stage
OF the Mississippi is now IT. feet. Wa
ter is in cellars of several warehouses
on the river front, and goods have been
removed to upper floors.
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GREATER NEW YORK.
A Powerful Delegation to Oppose the
Measure.

ALBANY, n. Y, April 15.-Gov. Black
announces that he will give hearing
on the Greater New York charter bill,
which is now pending before him. 1t
is understood that large and power
full delegation will appear in opposition
10 the measure.
The Forrest City times., 1897-04-16
AMERICAN ARMOR PLATE.

Russia Wants Some of 1t for Two Large
Battleshlps.
WASHINGTON, April l5.-In view of
the very satisfactory tests of American
armor plate heretofore sent TO Russia,
the Russian government has asked the
Carnegie and Bethlehem companies to
submit proposals for furnishing armor
plate for two large battleships.
The Forrest City times., 1897-04-16
THE GREAT fLUOD.
late News From Omaha Not So
Alarming.
me FLOOD IN THE UPPER MISSISSIPPI.

No Danger Feared at New Orleans-Dis-
tributing Supplies to the Needy-Try-
ing to Cut the Levees at Davis,
La.-Despondent Planters.
The Forrest City times., 1897-04-16
Government Takes Action at Moline.

MOLINE, H., April 15.-The river is
still rising here, and the danger of the
Moline water power wall is SO inn
minent that the government has taken
an emergency action to protect it.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-12-03
Union Pacific Breaks All Records.

OMAHA, Dec, IA record breaking
run on the Union Pacific was brought
about yesterday by the burning out of a
bridge near Medicine Bow Wy When
train No. 2 pulled into Cheyenne it was
just five hours late. AS it was neces-
sary to have the mail in Council Bluffs
by e o'clock last evening in order to
escape the payment of a heavy fine, the
two mail cars were cut loose and orders
given to "come right along" The
mail train was hurried from Cheyenne
to Council Bluffs in the remarkably
short time of nine hours and fifteen
minutes, 1t was a run of 5l9 miles in
500 minutes, and, taking out the time
for changes of engines and other neces
sary stops. the run averages consider
ably better than mile a minute The
run from Grand Island to Columbus
was a wonder, The 62 miles was made
in 81 minutes. The mail was landed
in Council Bluffs with 13 minutes to
spare.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-12-03
THORNFOUND GUILTY
JURY BRINGS IN A VERDICT OF MUIR.
DER IN FIRST DEGREE.
Jury Remained In Delibpratton Three
Hours-Motion For New Trial Ov er.
ruled-Passage of the Death Sentence
Deferred by Request of His Attorney.

NEW YORK, Dec. Thorn was late
yesterday afternoon convicted Of muir
der in the first degree for the killing
OF William Guldensuppe, at Woodside,
L. l., on June %. At the request OF
Thorn's counsel the passage of the
death sentence was deferred until next
Friday. Thorn heard the iurymen
po.lei on their verdict, the trying or.
deal. With lips firmly compressed and
laws hard set he faced the judge, jury
and courtroom full of spectators with
well-feignel stoicism.
About three weeks ago Thorn's first
tri II Oh the charge OF murder was be-
gun, but owing to the illness of a juror
it had to be al andoned after three days.
A second trial opened week ago last
Mo olday and, counting out three days
on which the court did not sit, the trial
consumed only six days.
Mrs. Nack's testimony during the
mistrial made it compulsory for Thorn s
lawyers to change their line of defense
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-12-03
Sloane Lands Four Winners.

LONDON, Nov. 2S.-At today's racing
OF the Manchester November meeting
j. B. Leigh's 3year-old bay colt Manx.
man, by the Deemster, out of Lady
Blanche, ridden by Sloane, won the
farewell welter handicap plate, of 10s
sovereigns. There were IA starters.
Sloane riding Mr.. David Cooper's 2.
year-old chestnut colt lie Javelot, by
Forager, out of Dolly Agnes, finished
first in the race for the stand plate, Of
103 sovereigns. Nine horses ran.
Marther Nv, with Sloane up, won the
Saturday welter handicap plate Twen.
ty-one horses ran. The November
handicap was won by Astoria, and the
LorillaId- -BereSford stables horse Kee.
nan, ridden by Sloane second. R.
Alexander's colt Ravalow Castle, ridder
by Sloane, won the final plate of 15(
sovereigns.
CHOYlN5KI As A RING GENERAL.
Californian Shows His Superiority Over
Big Jim Jeffries.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. Joe Choyin-
ski Of San Francisco and Jim Jeffries
of Los Angeles fought 20 rounds to a
draw last night before the National
club. Choyinski conceded so pounds in
weight and on this account was COM
PEELED to draw on his superior ring gen
eralship and long experience at the
game to avoid the rushes Of his giant
opponent. Jetfries, who displayed
much improvement in the art Of de.
fense and attack still lacks in expert
ence. He failed to get Choyinski when
he went for him. On the other hand
Choyinski used excellent Judgment.
Even his oldest admirers were sur
prised at his generalship. He avoided
clinching except when absolutely neces.
sary and his ducking was marvellous.
He depended almost entirely on left
jabs on the nose and mouth to stop the
big fellow and after the 11th round
kept blood flowing from Jeffries' nose.
In the 18th Jeffries brought Choyinski
down with a deft swing on the neck,
which left Joe flat on his back. The
blow was ineffective, however, and Joe
arose as strong as before.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-12-03
SCHEME or CUBAN AUTONOMY
Spanish Official Gazette Publishes the


Royal Decree.
MADRID, Nov. s9.-The official gazette
publishes the royal DEGREES granting
autonomy to Cuba and Porto Rico, thus
removing the anxiety that had begun
to be expressed on all sides and the re-
suit of the governments reticence and
unexplained delay.
Article l explains the principles of
the future governments of the two
islands.
Article 2 DEGREES that the government
of each island shall be composed of an
insular parliament, divided into two
chambers, while governor general,
representing the home government,
shall exercise in it's name the supreme
authority.
Article declares that the faculty of
making laws of colonial affairs rests
with the insular chambers and the gov
ernor general.
Article directs that the insular rep
resentation shall be composed of two
corporations with equal powers-a
chamber of representatives and a coun-
Gil Of administration.
Article 5 provides that the council of
administration shall consist of 35 mem.
bers, of whom IS shall be elected, and
II nominated by the home government.
Article 6 provides that the members
OF the council must be Spaniards, 35
years of age, who were born in the
island, or who have resided there con-
tinuously for four years. 1t specifics
numerous officials, such as senators,
presidents of courts and of chambers of
commerce and other bodies as eligible
to election to the council
Articles to IA inclusive deal with
nominations and the conditions Of cleo.
tion to councils.
Article Is empowers the throne or the
governor general to convoke, suspend
or dissolve the chambers with an obli-
cation to rea ssemble them within three
months.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-12-03
INDIANA TOWN BADl WRECKED.
Not Building In Chesterfield, Ind, Left
Standing Uniniured.

ANDERSON, Ind, Nov. chichester.
field, Ind, was almost wiped off the
map at an early hour this morning by
the explosion Of so quarts of nitro.
glycerine, which had been brought
overland from Montpelier and placed
in an open field half mile from the
town. Marion Mansey and Sam Ma.
guire were working at gas well nea1
by when tho explosion occurred. Man.
sey was thrown so feet but not fatally
injured. Mcguire was also thrown a
hundred feet in the air and badly LAGER.
ated, but will recover. James Colds
house, 800 yards distant, was torn to
pieces. The explosion tore hole in
the ground down to the water line. A
3-ton engine was torn to fragments, and
every living animal was killed instant
ly. The little town Of Chesterfield is a
mass Of ruins. Every house was moved
from it's foundation, windows shat.
tered, doors smashed in, every light put
out and the plastering shaken from the
walls. Several people were shaken out
of bed. At Dalesville, two miles away,
and at Yorktown, five miles distant,
the damage was almost as great. Many
people were injured, and it is miracle
that none were killed outright. The
jar of the explosion was felt for 15
miles in all directions. The gas in the
well was blown out, and workman
named Cooper lit it and caused an
other explosion, in which he was IA
tally burned. The damage cannot be
estimated.
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in the second trial and they made a
direct charge against Mrs. Mack and
insisted that her alleged confession was
lie and she herself was the instigator
and perpetrator of the murder, Thorn
being ignorant of the killing until after
Guldensuppe had been shot by Mrs.
Mack. The woman was not produced
during the second trial, but Thorn went
on the stand and substantiated all the
assertions made by his lawyers as to the
midwife's guilt. His story, as the YER
dict shows, did not have the desired
effect upon the jurymen. Judge Mad
dox's charge was carefully prepared and
well delivered. It was acknowledged
by the lawyers for the prisoner to be
extremely lucid, fair and impartial.
The jury remained in deliberation
just three hours, when they sent word
to the judge that they were ready to
render verdict.
Guilty of the charge preferred, ;"
were the ominous words which fell
from the lips of the foreman, Thorn 8
lawyer moved for a new trial on the
ground that the verdict was not in ac-
cordance with the weight of evide nee,
but the motion was overruled. Just
what will become of Mrs. Mack has not
been made known by the Queens
county officials, but it is generally ac-
cepted that the people will accept plea
from her which will not call for capital
punishment.
Thorn Admits His Guilt.
When Martin Thorn had been led
back to his cell after the conviction he
admitted that the verdict was just and
that he and not Mrs. Mack killed Gull
densuppe. This acknowledgements Of
guilt took place while Thorn's cell in
the Jail was being prepared for him.
During the trial Thorn has been under
charge of Police Captain Methven of
Flushing. Captain Methven had him
under his watchful eye when the Jail
officials searched the cell Thorn is to
occupy for day or two. While this
was being done Thorn talked with the
police captain. He said: II am glad
it is over and the verdict given. I am
convicted and I am contented. It was
who killed Guldensuppe and believe
that every word that Mrs. Mack said
upon the stand was substantially cor.
rect. When was on the stand I lied
when telling the story as I did, but
lied to clear myself. 1t is no use carry.
ing it any further. am guilty and an
convicted. It is what I expected and
what l suppose people think I deserve
and perhaps CO.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-12-03
Call for Warrants.

Notice is hereby given to the holder
of Pennington county warrants up to
and including registered number 1853
on the county fnnd to present the am ;
for payment, and that interest on same
will cease from this date.
Rapid City, S. D., Nov. 13, 1897.
w. HI. LABEE,
County Treasurer.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-12-03
TANNING WINS DIAMOND TROPHY
Twenty-Threc Expert Shots Take Part In
Great Live Bird Shoot.

A"eHIS-A Expert SnOCS lake Fart In
Great Live Bird Shoot.
ST. Louis, Nov 2S.-The 25- live bird
shoot under the auspices of the St. Louis
trap shooters league was completed
today. Jack Tanning of San Francisco,
Charlie Budd of Des Moines and w. S.
Sargent Of Joplin, Mo-, tied for first
money, each scoring straight. The big
end Of the purse was divided among the
first three. In the shoot off for the
diamond trophy Tanning won, scoring
ID out of ID. Sargent fell down on his
seventh bird. while Budd dropped out
on his 18th. Twenty three experts shot
in the event. Fred Gilbert and Harvey
McMurchy divided second money in
the % ,live-bird event, each scoring "a.
Frank Faurole, the crack Texas anna.
teur, has been troubled with a sore arm
since the tournament commenced. In
view of this handicap. his average work
in the target events, finishing second to
the first man, Rolla o. Heikes of Day.
ton, o., was creditable.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-12-03

instruction nd
ecclesiastical af-
airs, who has been
entrusted W t h
the task Of form
ing a ministry to
succeed that of
Count Casi1nir Ba-
deni, which re-
signed yesterday,
Swill enter into
negotiations with
the leaders Of the
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-12-03
Rapid City Black HlsL South Dakota Friday, Dec 3 1897

to Dawson continued when the Dalton
party left. The police took charge fo1
two days of the stores and warehouses
of the Northwestern and Alaska Com.
mercaal company as precaution only.
Flour was selling at So a pound and nc
sale of less than SO pounds was made.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-12-03


Judge Cornish today to eight years in
the penitentiary and fine of $46, ,4l6. 10
for the embezzlement of insurance fees
amounting to $4,000.
Moore was asked if he had anything
to say, and made talk of over five
minutes, i'll which he said that he had
never intended to do wrong, but that
friends to whom he had entrusted
money had failed him when it was
needed, which was the reason for the
shortage.
Judge Cornish, in passing sentence
said that the case was an aggravated
one, and that the plea of the defendant
had been one Of guilty. In some local
tiles corruption had become so common
in city, and also in state affairs, that
there was a great demand from the peo
pie that justice be meted out. He then
pronounced a sentence of 10 years
Mrs. Moore, who had gone to the side
OF the now weeping defendant, made
an appeal to the court for mercy, and
the court stated that on account of the
devotion of Moore's wife and chill dren
he would take off two years
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-12-03
CABINET STEPS OUT.
ELIMINATION OF TURBULENCE IN
AUSTRIAN REiCHSRATH.

Demonstrations on the Streets of Vienna
Cease Instantly on Receipt of News
That Badeni Had Observation-Disclosures
Francis Joseph Entrusts Task TO Gautsch.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-12-03
Coal Operators Combine.

DEs MONIES, Dec. Local Goa
operators have formed a combine with
the support of outside operators and az
advance of 30 cents on all grades VII.
b? quoted.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-12-03

STURGls, S. d., Dec. 1.-The su,
preme court, in deciding the contested
election case from Meade county, ruled
against the right Of the soldiers te
vote in this county.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-12-03
EIGHT YEARS IN PRISON.

Judge Cornish Passes Sentence on Ex-
State Auditor Eugene Moore.
LINCOLN, Dec. Eugene Moore,
ex-auditor of state. was sentenced by
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-12-03

VIENNA, Nov. 3O.-It is stated here
that as soon as the new cabinet is
formed, Baron Won Gautsch Won Frank
entluru. the former minister of nuhlic
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1897-06-30
The Old and New Liiacs.

A few years ago the writer agreed
with the popular opinion that the good
old Lilac-purple and white-of the
old homestead would be spoiled by any
attempts to enlarge or double its flow
ers or modify in any way its peculiar
fragrance. But the lover of the good
old varieties must decide in favor OF
the best new sorts after careful ex-
animation. The foliage is better, they
blossom profusely when much younger.
the trusseS of bloom are larger. the
petals are larger and thicker, the fra
GRANGE is more delicate, and the doub-
ling of the flowers of some of them
give the rich expression and even the
colors of the best Hyacinth. OF the
single Towering sorts, we'll tested in
Iowa, one of the best is Charles X. II
is a strong grower, has good foliage,
and its very large reddish purple
trusses are delicately fragrant. OF the
white single varieties Maria Legrayne
is one of the best. 1t flowers when
very young and it's pure white trusses
are large, well formed, and very fra
grant. OF the double varieties we
highly prize the following: President
Carnot, trusses very large, flowers per-
fectly double with a peculiar mixed ex-
preston of light blue. pink and white.
Pyramidalis has very large compound
clusters that divide into small trusses
resembling the light blue hyacinth
spike. Its fragrance Is peculiarly fine.
Madame Jules Finger, blooms very
young, trusses very large, quite COM
pact, flowers large, perfectly double.
Leon Simon only differs from the above
in the color of its flowers being darker
in its purple and blue shades. Mons
Maxine Cornu is mentioned last but
in bush, leaves, great trusses OF double
flowers, and rich fragrance 1t is one of
the best. The only purpose of these
notes Is to draw attention to the re-
markable advances made in improving
this good old shrub.-Prof. ]. l.
Budd.