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The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-08-26

The registrars of the United States
land offices nave just made a special
report to the commissioner OF the gen.
eral land Office in reference to the lands
of their districts. In these reports the
lands are specified as follows: Unappro-,
priated and unreserved, surveyed and
u~nsurveyed, reserved. n appropriated
or entered, and the figures disclose that
South Dakota has, in round numbers,
the rmo total Of nearly II, 900, 900
acres Of government land which is now
subject to entry by qualified appll-
cants. The good crops in South Da-
kota this season have already stimulat-
ed the demand for farm land, and there
is every indication that the demand for
vacant government land will in the
near future be greater than for many
years.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-08-26

The somewhat amous case Of Far
well ct al VS.. the sturgis Water com
pany was commenced in Sturgis a few
days ago by an adjourned session OF
the circuit court. This is an action
wherein Farwell ct al are farmers who
seek to estcp h water company from
changing the natural course Of a
stream, or by means Of a dam, corral
the water that would, if unhampered.
run across or rise on the land of the
plaintiffs. It is supposed the case will
last some time. There are several SIM
liar cases in the state. and a great
deal Of interest is manifested in the
outcome. The cas- has been in the
courts for two years, and last winter
the supreme court remanded it back
for 4 new trial. II the water company
loses. It will be a7serious blow to it and
nerhaps cause it to go out Of business.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-08-26

found in a car on the Great Northern
track at Watertown a few days ago
with a bullet hole through the bass Of
the brain. 1t was supposed he vas
murdered by tramps, as they nave been
corpse was we'll dressed. The only ar
ticle found on the body was a bottle
containing medicine and a prescription
filled by DR.. Carter Of Worthington,
Mimi. July Is. It is presumed tina
robbery was the motive for the crime.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-08-26

James Burdette Kelsey, a l~6-year-old
boy, living sixteen miles southwest OF
belmont, has been missing for some
time. His parents believe he was af-
fected by the heat, and wandered away
while temporarily unbalanced mentally.
At the time of his disappearance he
a with hin a gray pony with reached
name and bobbed tail. Kelsey is a
slim young fellow with light curly hair
and blue eyes, and is we'll liked in the
vicinity.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-08-26

Daniel Walsh, government inspector
at Rosebud Agency. states that the In
dians are quite readily taking the lands
in severalty. Each head OF a family
gets TWO COWS, two mares, n a colt,
a wagon and harness and $50 in cash.
The latter IS the most eagerly looked
for ~ the Indians.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-08-26
ATTACKED BY AQUINALDO

Hong Kong, Aug. lit is rumored
Manila have had trouble with the rebel
forces under General Aguinaldo. Ac-
cording to one account the insurgents,
upon whom various restrictions had
been placed BY Major General Merritt,
mutinied at not being permitted to
have any share in the surrender Of the
city. 1t is reported hat they attacked
the Americans in the trenches.
The officers of the German warsnip
Kaiserin Augusta are under instruc-
lions to give no information about the
bombardment, but it is freely stated
that there was a great loss of life on
both sides. Senior jose de Navarro, the
Spanish consul here, intimated Official
ly today to the United States consul,
Mr.. Wildman, that Manila fell on Sat
urday. Captain General August is still
silent about the events before his de-
parture.
There is much indignation here at
the extraordinary conduct of the Ger
man cruiser in not bringing over any
mail from Manila, except from German
residents. 1t is feared hat the steam
er with this peace proclamation, which
was expected to reach Manila this
morning, may not have arrived there
until after Rear Admiral Dewey had
sent cruisers to hoist the United States
flag at Iloilo and Cebu.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-08-26
DOUBLE

DOUBLE TRAGEDY.
San Francisco, Cal, Aug. 1s.-Jim
wife and then turned the weapon upon
himself with fatal effect. He will not
live.
Shortly before 5 o'clock Tuesday
morning Mr.. King, a so%n-in-law Of
Corbett, living in the house, heard two
rying to the room he was Mortified to
find Mrs. Corbett lying in bed covered
with blood, while his father-in-law lay
or the floor with blood pouring from
his mouth. Mrs. Corbett was in her
night attire, while her husband was
instantaneous. There was a wound in
Mrs. Corbett's temple, ard Corbett had
killed himself by placing the muzzle of
the revolver in his mouth. From the
appearance of the bodies it is believed
that Corbett arose early in the norm
ing, dressed himself and shot his wife
while she slept. She had evidently
died instantly, for she still lay in her
perfectly natural position.
1t is believed hat Corbett was de-
mented. He had just returned from
Bartlett Spring. where he had been
stopping for his health.
New York, Aug. 1~s.-James J. Cor
bett was much shocked when he
learned of the death of his parents.
At first he refused to believe it, but
when the news was confirmed he broke
down and wept like a child.
His trainers, McVey and White,
tried to console him. but to no pur-
pose. Corbett said that his father
must have been insane or he would
not have committed such a terrible
deed. He could not account for it in
any ether way.
Both his father and mother, he said,
keenly felt his defeat by Fitzsimmons
at Carson City. They both wanted him
to retire from the ring after that.
Corbett said that until he had re-
ceived more definite information from
California he could not say what his
future plans will be. He will stop
training for the present and his fight
with Mccoy at Buffalo on September
10 may be postponed.
Corbett, after a consultation with
some of his friends, had something
further to say about the tragedy in
San Francisco. He said that his par
ents were each about SO years Of age
and that the family relations were al
ways pleasant.
He received letters on Saturday in
forming him that his fathers mind
had become unbalanced and he there
fore thinks that while suffering men
tally his father committed the double
crime.
Corhett said he had telegraphed to
San Francisco that he would leave for
the this evening of the bodies
are held until he can arrive. He says
he will send his brother Joseph home
anyway.
At present he could not say what will
be done about his fight with Mccoy.
He declared that if it was necessary
ne would forfeit the $1,000 he had up.
He would not fight again, he declared,
had it not been thai he was the chief
support Of the family.
He say that what he makes here
after will go to help support his broth
ers and sisters. Just as he gave funds
heretofore. He therefore says it might
be necessary for him to fight Mccoy in
order to obtain money to support the
family.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-08-26

The new farmers creamery of Tyn-
dali is being rushed towards compile
the contractor, and under the efficient
management Of his foreman, Mr.. Lang
don, the machinery is being rapidly put
in place.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-08-26

Colonel McGregor of Fort Meade is
the father of a military family. He has
five sons in the United States army.
Three are in Cuba now and two are
on their way to the Philippines. All
of the boys are occupying positions
from second lieutenant up. The colonel
Ninth cavalry, colored, now in San
tiago.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-08-26

During a ball game at the Old Set
tiers reunion at Cissna Park, ILL.,, a
portion of the grand stand collapsed.
Ernest Cunningham of Danville and
Mrs. Ira Kirtle of Hoopeston each sus-
tanned broken limbs. Half a dozen
others were severely bruised.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-08-26

Adjutant General Humphrey has is
sued general order No. l, appointing
First Lieutenant Samuel Logan OF
Pierre, acting q~uartermaster of the
him in charge of the state arsenal. No
effort will be made al the present time
to reorganize the guard Of the state
on account of lack of equipment.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-08-26
SOUTH DAKOTA NEWS.

Deadwood now enjoys a free delivery
mail service.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-08-26

Tyndall boasts Of a new paper, the
Bon Honme County News. 1t is OF
thu populist persuasion, and is edited
by Robert A. Devegs.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-08-26

American pipe founders have receiv-
ed a contract to furnish 1000 tons of
water pipe to Glasgow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-22
GDDOA'T Tho Ear CrOenr
EastS - -
WOODFORD CALLS
At the White House But Says It Was
Not About the War

Washington, July 22-General Stew
art L WoOdfOrd, who represented this
government at Madrid has had an in
terview with the president which occu-
pied over an hour. He will return to
New York today.
General Woodford made an express
and specific disclaimer of any political
significance in his visit here at this
time. His visit, he said was purely
and solely on personal and professional
business, in no way connected with the
war situation. He was not called here
he said, nor was there any truth in the
reports commenting upon his visit as
indicative Of an early peace movement.
When Minister WoOdfOrd set sail for
Spain very soon otter his appointments
there were several matters of profess
siOnal detail here, coming up in his le-
gal work, that he had no time then to
dispose of. These were left over until
his return here and save a hurried and
brief trip Immediately after his recall
he had not been in Washington since.
These and matters of a personal ma
ture, it is explained, have brought him
over here on a two days stay, and now
have been closed.
Mr.. Woodford's denial that his trip
had any bearing on the situation was
positive and unequivocal While here,
however, there is no doubt of his hav-
ing given the administrat ton the bene-
fit of his knowledge of Spanish affairs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-22
MILES FORCE.
Consists of 5000 Men and a
Good Sized Fleet.

Washington. July 22-General Miles,
leading the military expedition against
Porto Rico, started at 8 o'clock yester-
day afternoon from Siboney, Cuba, for
the point on the island of Porto Rico
where it is the intention that the troops
shall land. 1t is expected that General
Miles will wait at some appointed spot
on the route for the expeditions from
Tampa, Newport News and New York
to fall into his column. These expedi-
lions are already under way, some of
them with two or three days start of
General Miles, so that the delay should
not be very great.
After all the difficulty about the naval
convoy and the first conclusion of the
naval authorities that none was neces-
sary the strength of that now furnished
is surprising.
There is the battleship of the first
class, the Massachusetts, an effective
protected cruiser. the Cincinnati. a
speedy and we'll armed gunboat, the
Annapolis, and three vessels of the
auxiliary navy which have already
proved by their performance in Cuban
waters that they are fully equal to the
ordinary gunbOat in offensive power.
These are the Gloucester, which dis
tinguished herself in the destruction of
Cervera' s squadron, the Wasp, which
has attained an enviable nOtOriety as
0ISturDer OF spanish DIOcknOuSeS, ana
/ the Leyden, which for a time was the
sole representative of United States
power in Havana harbor.
Secretary Alger believes that General
Miles on the Yale, will arrive at his des-
tinatiOn Sunday morning with 5000 men
under his Immediate command. A day
later will come 1000 men on the trans
ports and the day following that 5000
more. Whether the landing viii be de-
ferred until the arrival, Of this entire
force or whether General Miles will take
the initiative and hoist the flag himself on
Porto Rican soil is left to the discretion n!
determination that he shall not lack for
troops or equipment, and this first expe-
dition may be followed by several others,
as fast as the troops can be gotten ready,
until word comes from the general that
he needs more.
General sehwan's brigade, comprising
the Fifth, the Eleventh and Nineteenth
United States infantry, a splendid body of
trained soldiers, has sailed from Tampa
TO join General Miles, and if the Porto
Rican expedition is not an immediate sue
cess it Will not be for lack of disposition
in the war department to supply every
requisite.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-22
MR.. sTILLWELL's EXPERIENCE
With Tramp Who Had Decided He
Would Not Work Like Some
Other People.

Section laborers are scarce in Kansas
just at present. The majority of the men
working on the section in the state when
the wheat harvest opened deserted their
jobs at 81. % per day to take work as har-
VeSterS at d considerable increase in
wages. This left the section fOremen on
all roads with dilapidated forces, and they
have since had hard work securing sufti-
cient labOrers to keep the tracks in proper
condition.
In their efforts to secure men for the
work. the fOremen have made it point to
offer every tramp found travelling over the
state for his health, recreation on the sec
ton at 1925 a day. The section force in
Kansas. however, has been increased but
slightly by such generous offers on the
part of the fOremen. The recent expert
ence of Mr.. w. H. Stillweu, assistant gen
eral superintendent of the Rock Island.
has been their experience in almost every
case.
Mr.. Stiuwen was accosted on the depot
platform in this city boy one of party
of Weary WiIlies" who had secured
transportation into Topeka in the cellar
of a stock car, with request for "a quar-
ter to get some grub"
well. but I can give you a job"
What dom and how much per?' asked
the tramp.
ION the section at S1.25 a day replied
the assistant general superintendent.
See here, bud" said the tramp, stick
ing his thumbs in the armholes of a tat
tered vest, maybe you wouldn't think it,
but I'm a member of the stOnecutters'
union, and by the rules of the order
can't work for less than $3.50 day And
besides, bud, I don't ask you fer either
advice or work All asked you fer was
quarter. Can't you dig up2"
"GOOd-bye,' said Mt. StilIweu, as he
walked into the depot
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-22
TWENTIETH WATTS.
Seventh California's Protest Wins a
Place in Expedition.

The statement in the State Journal
last night that the CalifOrnianS, through
their pull and protests, would probably
go aboard the Scandia in place of the
Twentieth Kansas for the Manila ex-
pedition has been verified. The Kansas
City Star contained the following con-
corning the subject:
San Francisco, July 21-TO the in
tense disappointment of the officers and
men of the Twentieth Kansas, the
Seventh California has been assigned
to the transport Scandal to sail for
Manila, next week in place of the Twen-
tieth Kansas, designated by General
Merriam The order came from Wash
ington direct from Secretary Alger to
send the Seventh California and was
brought about by the efforts of the
California senators and representatives.
Colonel Funston said to the CORE
respondent of The Star: General King
has stated that the Twentieth Kansas
is the best drilled and most efficient
regiment outside of the regulars. Eff
fciency, equipment and discipline is ig-
nored and in almost every instance the
selection of the regiments so far Sc
lected to go to Manila has been brought
about by senators and representatives
in Washington. The Kansas senators
and representatives, if they have at
tempted anything, have accomplished
nothing / do not believe in using pOlit-
zeal influence to secure advantage and
will see the regiment and myself in hell
before I will impOrtune the powers at
Washington to have my regiment sent
where. from point of efficiency, it is en-
titled to go. The Iowa and Tennessee
! regiments are suffering from the same
| treatment as the Kansas regiment.
There is no regiment that has been in
| camp that has two better majors than
| the Goth Kansas and the proficiency
| attained in drill is due to their untiring
efforts. Major Whitman is a graduate
of West Point and Major Metcalf has
no superior among the volunteer or
CARNATIONS"
The regimentaI field hospital was re-
| moved to the government reservation
/ preceding a general removal of the
! twentieth Kansas from the sandy
wastes of Camp Merritt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-22
RAILROAD NEWS.
Manhattan Will Have a New
Union Depot.
First Union Pacific Town to Sc
cure Such Concessions.
GOT STEEL IN HIS EYE.
Salina Section Hand Seriously
Injured.
Organize New Lodge
at Wellington.

Manhattan, July 22.-This city will have
a new union depot in the near future,
fact which is assured by the visit of Of
ficials here to locate the site.
E. Dickinson, general manager; W. H.
Baxter, general superintendent; E. Buck
ingham. superintendent of transportation,
of the Union Pacific, and ]. A. Foley, SUI
perintendent of the Blue Valley, looked
over the grounds preparatory to decid-
ing upon the exact location of the depot
which, however, will probably be upon
the site of the present one.
It is also the intention of the company
to build several stalls for engines and a
turntable in the north end of the yards.
The depot itself is to be built at a cost of
about $1,000.
If there is a town between Topeka and
Denver on the Union Pacific road that de-
serves a new depot it is Manhattan. We
have not a superior a shipping point,
and as for passenger traffic, the receipts
show that Manhattan does an extensive
business.
From eighteen to twenty-four trains ar
rive every day over the three roads run
ming into the station, making the transfer
business quite heavy and necessitating a
large warehouse and convenient waiting
rooms for transfer passengers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-22
FIELD TELEGRAPHY.
Has Been Provided For in an Office on
Wheels

Washington. July 22.-The very latest
development in field biography and
telephone was represented in a hand
somely equipped, double horse wagon
that was driven into the court yard of
the war department today for the in
spection of the military officers there:
The wagon is one of twenty designed
by Col. Strong, assisted by Major Dun
wOodie, of the signal corps, to con-
struct flying telegraph lines over battle
fields to maintain army headquarters
in communication with heads of di-
visions and with the authorities at
Washington. This wagon has four fold
ing tables, which when thrown up form
desks upon which are placed a set of
telegraph and telephone Instruments
Batteries are carried beneath the seats
while the coils of wire are so arranged
as to be strung as fast as the wagon
can be driven.
The wagon is intended to be followed
by a heavier vehicle containing
launches, spare coils of wire and even
sections of submarine cables, so that
no obstacle to Geographic communlca-
ton will be afforded by considera Bile
stream of water. The wagons VIII be
sent to the front as rapidly as possible.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-22
TRA1NmEN ORGANIZE.
Wellington Brakemen Have a New
Lodge Thoroughly Started.

Wellington, July 22-First Vice Grand
Master Lee of the brotherhood of Rail-
way trainmen has organized a lodge of
that order in this city. The lodge starts
out with a charter membership Of forty.
The membership is composed entirely of
brakemen.
An informal meeting was held in the 3.
of L. F. hall and the plans of organization
and the beneficiary features of the order
were talked over. The work of institut-
ing the new lodge was done later.
The officers elected are as follows: Mas
ter, Charles Gleason; vice master, Will
Jones; past master, Frank Root; chaplain,
George Coons; fnancier, Harry Peters;
secretary, B. F. Church; warden, w. H.
Dawson; conductor, Ed L. Taylor; inside
guardian, Ed Owens; outside guardian, D.
Z. Cowardine; Journal agent, Fred Bear.
An open meeting was then held which
was attended by a large number of rail-
road men, including engineers, fremen,
conductors, shop men, and, in fact, repre-
sentatives of all branches of railroad life.
The hall was crowded to its fullest ca
pacity. Mr.. Lee delivered an interesting
address on the subject of labor and union
ISM
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-22
ALL SALOONS CLOSED.
Town of skaguay is Still Under Mar
tial Law.

Juneau, Alaska, July 17.-By steam
ship Alki to Departure Bay, b. C.. July
22.-The town Of Skaguay is still under
martial law and all saloons are closed.
Twenty-six men who have been bound
over by the United States commissioner
have been taken to Sitka. City Surveyor
Reid who killed ''Soapy' Smith recently
received a wound in the hand and may
die of blood poisoning.
J. w. Tanner of Juneau, has been ap-
pointed deputy United States marshal
at Skaguay in place of Taylor. The lat
ter is charged with neglect of official
duty. A number of disappointed gold
seekers have returned from the Copper
river country. Richard Shaw, a we'll
known young man Of means, of Roches-
ter. N. Y. who took what was consider
ed the best outfit to Copper river was
drowned and his body has not been re-
covered. a. J. NorthcOtt of Buffalo,
N Y, and J. J. Sicily of Homer, n. Y,
succeeded in getting up the river. North
colt says that near its head they found
-four gold in a few scattered places, but
the ground was not rich enough to
work.