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The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-14
A PREACHERS MANILA TALE,
Dewey aud Otis Quoted III Against Hold
Ing tho Islands.

iHS tn0 ISLANDS.
BosToN, July s.-The Rev. CLAY Nc
Auley has written a letter to the Hos,
ton Transcript, a strong anti-expan
sion paper, dated at Toxic, Japan,
june l. Mr.. McAuley declares that
Admiral Dewey said to him:
! Rather than make q war of con.
quest on the Filipino people | would
take up anchor and sail out Of the
harbor."
Mr.. McAulcy visited Manila in ia n.
uary. OF his views then he writes:
For a long time l could not believe
that the disastrous drift OF events was
known to the Washington authorities.
J. was inclined to lay the responsible.
lty for the increasing perils upon the
military commander directly in
charge.
Yet now it seems clear to me that
General Otis did this work in the main
In literal obedience to his superiors in
America; nat there it was assumed
that the whole right aud duty con.
corning the future disposition and
control of the Philippine islands lay
in the wishes and will of the United
States; that what the Fi!ipinos them.
selves might wish need not be taken
into The ccount in formulating plans
for their government"
Mr.. McAuley had Il talk with Gen
eral Otis. He says: General OTIS OK.
pressed rcgrcs that there va not a
better knowledge of the situation
among the Washington legislators
thar there seemed to be. And he i'm
pressed me deeply by his declarations:
1 was ordered to this post from San
Francisco. | did not believe in the
annexation OF these islands when l
came here, nor do l believe in their
annexation now
Il also had the privilege OF a con.
versation with Admiral Dewey.
dewey spoke much Of his concern
CIR t;a turn affairs had taken, and
added that he was 'powerless to act
Yet in one point in his remarks he
declared: Rather than make a wal
OF conquest OF this people L would take
up anchor and sail out of the harbor.'n
Mr.. McAuley says he wrote Presi-
dent Mckinley, whom. he met in
Washington regarding the situation
and predicting the outbreak which
has since occurred.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-14
A NEW PLAGUE IN AFRICA.
Many Deaths From a Disease Similar
to the Bubonlc Scourea

Many Deaths From n Disease Similar
to the I3ubonlc Scouree.
WASHINGTON. July lO.-Advicss to
the state department through the
United States legation at Monro via,
Liberia, under date Of June :. con-
firm the report that a plague is rag
ing at Grand Bassam, in the French
ivory coast colony. This colony is ad-
iacent to Liberia on the east coast.
The disease is similar to the bubonic
plague of India and has fatal effect
upon all attacked. It is reported that
between 2no and 300 persons, inctud-
ing three European physicians, have
died from the disease on the ivory
coast colony. The homeward bound
German steamers are quarantined
against taking any African passcn.
gers to Germany.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-14
The FAN of Prince nluoher.

BERLIN. July 10. = Measures have
been taken to strike off the rolls of
the Prnssian Herrenhaus, or house of
lords, the name of Prince Gerhard
Blucher, great-grandson OF the famous
general who commanded the Prussians
at tho battle of Waterloo. Several
years ago Prince Butcher, who had
ruined himself by gambling, fed to
New York city, where, it is said, he
became naturalizsd. The great GEN
eral B!uchcr was a famous gambler in
his day.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-14
Girl In jail for Murder.

SmDAIIA, Mo-, July lO.-Nettie
Wareinm. a simple. uneducated coun-
try girl. aged ls'years. was lodged in
Jail here to-day on the, charge of MUIR
der. She was arrested by Constable
James A. Robb OF Sedalia last We'd
nesday, at the home OF her aunt at
Sheldon, Ill. 1t is alleged that, on
June 3 last, she threw her illegitimate
child into q vault at her home in
Green Ridge. The infant was rescued
by neighbors, but it died the follow.
ing night.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-14

A Brooklyn woman who ran a board
Ing house found herself almost bank.
rupt through the presence OF a kin
dergarten on one side Of her house
and a music teacher on the other.
After all her boarders had left her she
smiled grimly, made some few
rangements In her domicile and has
now opened a large nursery for exceed
ingly small and noisy babies. The
kindergarten is weakening and the
music teacher has taken to the woods.
Such Is woman's dire revenge.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-14
CLEARING HOUSE FOR FREIGHT
The Money Subscribed for u New Rail-
road Project in Chicago.


CHICAGO, July l0.-The money re-
luired for the promotion of the plan
for the great railroad freight clear
ing house at the Stickney track in the
southwestern part of the city mas
been provided. Assurances arc
given that the enterprise as orig
inally laid out will go ahead
without further delay. The Chicago
Transfer and Clearing company,
the corporation which will manage
the property, has a capital of S ,Ooo,-
0GO, and this has been subscribed.
Mr.. Benson Of London, who has been
identified with various features of the
matter, has agreed, it is said, to put
81. 600, 600 into the project. The es-
tate of Roswell P. Flower will invest
$500, 900 an6 II. N. Porter and d. O..
Mills have each agreed to take 81, oOO,-
900 Of the stock.
1t is said 1s, 900 men will be EN-
ployed when the scheme is in full op-
Grafton.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-14

Hare you done? Oliver Twist was
asked. and there being nothing eatable
within reach. ~ replied III the aflrma-
tive, The time seems not far distant
when the nations will announce that
they ~ done despoillng there being
SnosaseisAbla terrltcry within reach.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-14

Despite the recent revelations of the
Baxter committee. which has been
probing the city administration OF Chi
cago, constabies persist In selling fur
nriture. cash and other valuables on all
kinds yof alleged executions, and
sometimes without the formally Of
showing any papers at all, especially
when only ~defenseless Women are
found. around 9 house or store. Chi
cago jurors would not be too severe
with j woman who successfully defend
Cd herself against a constable engaged
In = performance OF this variety.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-14
STUDENTS OF AGRICULTURE,
fh- government Will Pay Those ir
Post Graduate Work,

Post Graduate Work.
WASHINGTON, July 1O.-Sectetary
Wilson has addressed a circular letter
to the president of agricultural COL
leges receiving government aid en-
cauraging graduates therefrom to pur-
u post graduate studies relating to
agriculture in connection with work
in the scientific divisions Of his depart
ment. The circular an ar
rangement with the civil service com
mission for preparation of an eligible
register Of those persons who furnish
the best evidence of having peculiarly
good qualifications for service as in
vestigators and teachers of scientific
agriculture. The length of time those
taking post graduate courses may
serve in the department is limited to
two years. The salary is not to ex-
coed $40 a month. Examinations and
certi6cations are to be made without
regard to any consideration except
that of ability.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-14
Po,.on in an old Welr. water,

Fort SMITH, Ark, July 1o.-About
fifty men employed in cutting rail
road ties I i'll from fever or wnter
poisoning on Water Cat mountain,
twenty miles from here. Several have
died. The men pitched their camp
near IN old we'll from which water
had not been used for several a
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-14
Got, $4,000 parna... % 1,,b.l

ST.. JOSEPH, Mo-, July s.-Frank G
harrington. an electrician. received
Judgment for 81 actual damages and
Sa,4e9 punitive damages against Will
lam 4. Ryan. a well known attorney
Of St Louis, for writing a libelous
letter about the defendant to his
mother. Ryan made no defense.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-14
LUNA'S SLAYERS ACQUITTED.
Tho Trial Showed That There Was a
Plot to Kill A%Guinaldo.

MANILA, July S.-Thc trial at Cabu-
nathan Of the slayers OF General Luna,
the Filipino leader, who was assassi-
mated by the guard of Aguinaldo's res
idence. is ended The accused was ac-
quilted on the ground OF self-defense.
The testimony showed there was a
conspiracy upon the part of Luna and
other officers to kill Aguinnldo and
make Luna dictator.
Luna's death seems to have
strengthened Aguinaldo's leadership
for the time. Luna's supporters are
now outwardly loyal to Aguinaldo.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-14

KANSAS CITY, No, July s.-Hans
Brown. 60 years old, and his son.in-
Inv. Thomas Nilsson. a3. attempted to
drive a team Of horses and dairy
wagon through Turkey creek at a ford
two miles south Of Rosedale shortly
after 3 o'clock this morning. Both
men and horses were swept away in
the raging torrent Of water and were
drowned.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-14
1t. Towing Bill, Wa. $1,000.

LONDON, July IH-The admiralty
court has awarded SIT. 500 salvage to
the British steamer Elderslie, for
towing the Atlantic transport liner
Montana into Falmouth on June 90.
The Montana's shaft had broken at
sea. Both vessels were bound from
New York for London.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-14
Campbai, VII, 10 Cared For,

WASHINGTON. July s-Represeuta.
tive Marshall OF Illinois called on the
President in behalf Of ex- Representa-.
tive James X. Campbell, who re-
signed from Congress at the begin-
ming OF the Spanish war to become
colonel OF the Ninth Illinois, The
President promised to mike Mr..
Campbell y lieutenant colonel.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-14

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo, July 10 =
Adlai +. Stevenson, formerly vice
president of the United States, de-
livered an address before the Colorado
State Bar association on 1.-THE Lawyer
in Politics" He gave an exhaustive
argument in favor OF the lawyer taxi
ing up politics, although he declared
more money could be made by avoid.
ing it.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-14
Curious Custom.

In China guests at %dinnerrun around
between the courses, This is supposed
to keep the digestion ngood condition,
but the hustling American needs some
thing else, and there is nothing better
than Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. If a
man or woman is suffering with con-
stipation. indigestion or any stomach
trouble. it's their fault if they don't
get well.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-14
BIG NUGGETS IN KLONDIKE.
A Chicago Man Brings Glowing Reports
From the Gold Fields,

TACOMA, Wash, July 1o.-Dr. L. O..
Wilcoxson of Chicago, who has arrived
from Dawson, brings authentic news
of a great cleanup that took place in
the first half of June, pack trains ar.
irving at Dawson daily from Bonanza,
E%ldorado, Hunker aud Sulphur creeks,
each bringing in fortunes in dust.
The largest nuggets yet found in
the Klondike were discovered during
the clean up. One from claim 4 be-
low on Bonanza weighed sixty aud
one-half ounces and was valued Mt
S9bs. A still larger one, but impreg.
mated with quartz, was found on Gold
hill. 1t weighed over LOG ounces and
is valued at 81, 1904.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-14

lNDIANAPolts, July s--A Western
trust Is to be formed TO fight an East.
ern trust according to Colonel Win
field T. Durbin. The International
Paper company, which is an Eastern
trust, has made iuroads on the bus.
mess OF the Western paper mills.
Tho latter have determined to COM
bine against the eastern trust to save
themselves.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-14

Volunteer Officers Would Serve Again.
WASHINGTON, July lot was stated
at the war department to-day that al
most every officer who served in the
volunteer army during the war with
Spain and was honorably mustered
out, had offered his services in the
Philippine campaign. Thursday alone
the applications numbered $50.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-14
Cervera i. Acquitted.

MADRID, July l0.-Admiral Cervera
and the other commanders Of the
Spanish feet destroyed in the battle
of Santiago. whose conduct has been
the subject Of inquiry by special
court. martial, were acquitted and
formally liberated.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-14

There are things that women can't
do successfully. Thus a in
Towanda forged a check and when the
discovery was made killed herself. Any
man in her condition would have gone
to Canada and been happy.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-14
kras-Jorxen.en. for yo,unto,r.,

WASHINGTON, July 10 The ten regi-
ments Of volunteers will be equipped
throughout as arc the regulars. The
ordnance department. has on hand a
sufficient supply OF Krag-Jorgensen
rifles and other arms to equip the reg
iments.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-14
Poisoning stu, a Mystery.

SAN Francisco, July 1o-The police
are still in the dark regarding the
poisoning Of Mrs. Elsie Scheib and
Miss Campbell, who were taken vio-
lentl.y i'll after eating poisoned candy,
sent through the mails.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-14

m15ss Kindly inform your readers
MSSso that for the next thirty days
WSls1ING we will send free Of charge y
@M sample box of our wonder
%sa~ full - Drops" Salve, which is
MAD MAI" Il quick and positive cure for
Piles. regardless Of how severe Or how
long standing. 1t is the greatest spe-
cifc known to the medical world to-day
for this terrible malady. This is ac-
knowledged by thousands Of grateful
individuals who have been completely
cured by its use. Do not continue e
suffer. write at once and secure a free
sample box of - Drops Salve. Price
2@5c and soc per box, prepaid. Swanson
Rheumatic Cure Company, 1Go-lG4 East
Lake Street. Chicago, III.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-14
Asree on Fu.lon Ticket.

SENECA, Kan, July l0!-Tho Demo-
cratic and Populist county central
committees Of Nemaha county met
here in joint meeting yesterday and
agreed upon q fusion county ticket in
this falls election.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-14

LAwnENcE. Kan, July s.-The Law
renee street car line was sold at pub
lie auction yesterday afternoon to w.
+. Winner OF Kansas City for the
Leavenworth Construction company.
The price was Sc, 900.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-14
Doors Opened u

Greek and Roman doors invariably
opened eoutward. A person passing out
of the house was therefore obliged to
knock on the door before opening 1t,
to avoid collision with q passer-by.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-14

Capt. Brerton to Command a Regiment.
WASHINGTON, July 1u-Capt. Brer-
ton of the Twenty fifth infantry, who
distinguished himself during the San
tiago campaign, is to be appointed to
the coione!cy OF one of the new vol.
unteer regiments.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-14
Wheeler'a Book.

ATLANTA, Ga. July 10 .-General
Joseph Wheeler has written q book on
the operations of his cavalry during
the civil war and it will be published
for the benefit OF the Wheeler cavalry
camps throughout the South.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-14

Is rapidly superseding the old style starch
es. It saves labor, saves money and makes
collars and cuffs look like now. All grocers
sell it; large package Zoe.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-14
Earshsuak. 10 c.llfora,a.

GaFthQuAks 10 CAIltornia.
SAN Francisco, July s-An EARTH
quake shock was felt here yesterday,
and from reports received from many
other sections OF the state 1t would
appear that the vibrations were gem
eral No damage has been reported.
The vibrations were from east to
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-14
zurllndsa oot ,a par,,.

PARIS. July s.-General Brugers,
chief OF the late President Carnot,s
military household, has been APP
pointed military governor OF Paris in
place OF General Zurtinden.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-14
p h P~rerentable.

Medical men now regard typhoid fe-
yer as a disease SO preventable that, as
n OF them declares. "for every case
Of typhoid fever somebody ought to be
hanged"
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-14

Proceedings are under way to stop
the diploma mills" mex month. This
is considerate. The June grist is
usually supposed to be the largest OF
the year.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-14
ls.os.x.ls s.ua. Chno.

seossvslt ssnas = ChsSx.
New York. July Ss-Ths brooklyn
EaSleSrecaived. : lettsr from Governor
Roosevelt yesterday accompanied By !
check for 3sb. for the Dewey fund.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-14

False Imprisonment is such a sorry
thing, let us hope that all the people
in the penitentiaries are true to their
convictions.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-14

'Tisn't hard to tell where the chill
dren's good traits come from, but the
source Of their bad traits is more of a
puzzle.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-14

Man once ate the cream, but now
they crenlate the man.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-14

A man could make money with five
fingers If he didn't have ten for it to
slip through.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-14
EDUCATIONAL,
THE UNIVERSITY OF NoIRF DAME

EOTRE DAME, INDIANA,
Classics, Letters, Economics and Hjstory.
Journalism, Art. Science. Pharmacy, Law.
Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering,
Architecture.
thorough Preparatory and Commerciaf
Courses. Ecclesiastical Students at special rates,
Eeor,s Free. Junior OF Senior Ycar, Colleg.at,
Courses. Rooms to Rent, moderate charge.
st. Edwards Hall, for boys under 10.
The goth Year will open September 9Th, 1900.
Catalogue Free. Address,
REV. A. MORRiSsEY. c. S. C., President.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-14
NeHer Renewed.

When a fish has lost any of his scales
by a wound or abrasion they are aeve.
renewed.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-14

An angler always tells the truth
about the fish some other man caught.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-14

Mrs. Winalow's Soothing Syrup.
For children leething, softens the gums. reduC es IN.
%t;snmat!on. al.ays palu. cures wind collie. 25c u ko:sss
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-14

Although the sun never sets on Un-
Gle Sans possessions it manages to
incubate a lot of trouble nevertheless.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-14

Teople who ere given to conceited
fan!t-finding imagine it is intelligent
criticism.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-14
Educate Your Bowels!

Always keep your temper; it's worth
more to you than it is to anyone else.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-14

Hope Is the feeling we still have af-
ter it is all gcIe.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-14

I-rowledge is power only to the in
dir.aral who knows he doesn't know il
all.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-14

The man who gets intoxicated at
night has plenty of time for sober re-
Election the next morning.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-14

To the deaf and dumb mar actions
speak louder than words.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-14

so-.e girls make their gowns and the
gcwrs Of some other girls make them
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SALVE FREE FOR PILES.

One of the doubtful states is that OF
natriluOnV.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-14
Dc WctG GRASP attheS hadouy
and Lose the Substance.''
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

A dogs pants may indicate warm
weather, but they don't bag at the
knees.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-14

There is no sympathy between s
proud mind and a beggar's purse.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-14

In the game of life the one-arme1
man always plays a lone hand.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-14

A good table is undoubtedly the bes.
board Of health.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-14

Your bowels can De trained as wei! as your mus.
tiles Or your brain. CaScarcts Candy Cathnrtic traln
your bowels to do right. Al. druggists, lOc, a5c, .Oc.