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The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-07
PARKS.
Natures S%torehouscs of Health in che
Rocky MOuntalns.

Natures Storehouscs of Health in the
Rocky Mountains.
The season Of summer travel, with
Its delights OF recreation and new seem
cry, change of air and forgetfulness OF
business cares and duties. is again
upon us, and the question most consid-
cred in cottage and spacious home Is.
Where shall WI spend our summer
vacation?" The answer is equally i'm
portant to those Of limited means and
their more fortunate %neighbors. Those
who live in the central west naturally
seek the higher attitudes. and the
n%eighboring state of Colorado furnish
es near and comparatively inexpensive
and delightful resorts. The Union Pa
cifc, has expended vast sums of money
in Its efforts to provide health and
comfort for Its passengers to Colora-
do, and It's lines reach the most de-
sirable points, and traverse the i'm
mense parks which Nature has estab-
lished in the mountains. To fully I'M
derstand the Colorado parks they must
be seen. No description can do them
justice, and neither the skill Of q
Bierstadt or Moran could picture their
pure atmospheric like the breath
from Parad!se-nor reproduce their
beauteous colors and forms. In tho
city a park is a huge square, with
trees in checker-board primness.
where the lakes have fish as tame az
chickens; the animals are in cages,
and are neither attractive nor natural.
But how different in a mountain park!
The range kindly parts to give it room
and shields it in It's great arms. There
are grassy hills and dales where feed
the nohlest game, and trees which
shelter birds of plumage and song.
The lakts-some of them miles in
length-are rippled by the coming and
going Of ducks and geese. The streams
bear along, eager for the bait of the
angler, tho speckled loads of trout,
most delicious as they brown over
the evenings Goals. There are no pre-
else graveled walks, and no elabo-
rate fountains, but the football is lost ON
the turf, and springs gush forth with
sparkling tune to gladden. the thirsty
with a liquid such as never run
through the rusty pipes OF a city.
The altitude gives GOODNESS without
chill, and warmth without oppressive
heat. "The Overland" is the name
given to the Union Pacific Railroad
and 1t has become a synonym for COM
Portable travel. The equipment OF it's
trains is up to the standard required
by modern tourists, and 1t makes the
best time and traverses a scenic route
which has made 1t famous.
No better advice may be offered to
those who are weary Of the heat and
care Of home than to apply to the
nearest agent Of the Union Pacific for
tickets by its route to the GOODNESS and
pleasures Of Colorado parks.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-07
A Great Me.eoro,or,o,,

Harvard University is the nossaseo-
of the highest meteorological state,
in the world, it being located At ,bo
summit of Ell Misti, near the town ~
Arequipa, Peru. 1t is 1920 feet above
the sea.level and is one of the eight
operated by the university observatory
at Arequlpa, the lowest being at a
point So feet above the sea level whi,a
two others are situated at l.. 4O0 and
1900 feet elevation respectively. The
station on Ell Misti is $500 feet higher
than the observatory on Mont Blanc.
and is visited regularly. once a month
for the purpose of winding up the in
struments and changing the record
sheets. The equipment includes self
recording instruments to measure hu-
Nudity, pressure, velocity and direction
of the wind, and rain-gauges. and Is
furnishing data for most important
meteorological study.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-07

mile race track which has been tuilt
on the north tract and where races will
be run at night. This is to be one of
the novel features OF the exposition.
Enough to say that the experience
of last year has been utilized to the
full, that the dark places have been
touched as with the wand of a wiz
ard, and that Electrical Superintend-
ent Rustin has prepared a fairy scene
brilliant and gorgeous beyond ompar-
iSCn.
In the mater Of exhibits the First
Greater America Colonial Exposition
has been most fortunate. When the
exposition was first talked of some
doubt IVES expressed as to the possible
ity of securing a sufficient number o1
attractive exhibits to fill the immense
buildings. but hat doubt has been OBJ
scured by the necessity Of economiZing
space in order that all who applied
might be accommodated. The United
States government building contains
4 special exhibit. The untire contents
of the famous Libby Prison War Mu~
eum are displayed. 1t is composed Of
the relics Of the wars of this nation,
c.lt 10 VI S,tC.>l ilSloi lNil ILL DOl lstllCc
and value. IN Il part OF the building
will be shown an immense collection
of the relics and trophies Of the late
war with Spain: the campaign in Gu
ba and Porto Rico. Frol. the Philip
pine islands will come four car leads
of curious and interesting exhibits,
relics Of De"ey's famous victory. tro-
phies OF the war in ard about Manila.
and interesting objects collected from
various parts of the islands. In aadi-
ton to all this will be the Regular gov
eminent exhibit OF ~life-savins appara-
tus, etc, and in a corner of the build
ing the fisheries exhibit will be shown.
The display in all the principal
buildings gives promise of far surEass-
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-07
All Killed but One.

The Mexican soldiers, embittered BY
the loss of their comrades, showed no
quarter, nor did the brave Timoches
ask 1t. or the tribe of s~eventy-two
noe but n nan exists today,
Two hundred and sixteen Mexicans
were Killed and 80 wounded, among
Whoni were several on1cers. Santa
Teresa escaped during the engagement.
Several weeks elapsed before quiet was
finally secured in chihuahua, but to
this day there are sullen looks and de-
fiant words seen and heard when the
uprising OF the Timoches" is spoken
OF. The church has been rebuilt and
is at present we'll attended by the new.
cOmerS to the section
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-07
THEY TALK ON LIVE ISSUES,
Work of the National Social and Poll,.
ical Conference.

Work OF the National Social and Pollt.
ical Conference.
BUFFALO. N. ", July 1.-The ne.
Sional social and political conference
resumed its session yesterday to dis.
cuss non-partisan efforts in political
reform.
The subject is divided into eight
Observation-Disclosures and militar.
ism, permanent international tribunal
proportional representation, recall OF
Imperative mandate, single tax, non.
partisan temperance and organized
labor. Each speaker was limited tc
ten minutes, with twenty minutes for
discussion under n three minute rule.
Rev. II. W. Thomas of Chicago pre-
sided and discussed "Expansion and
Militarisn." In speaking of the war
in the Philippines he declared it the
saddest thing in the history of the
United States. As militarism tends
to despotism, he opposed it, believing
that industrialism means democracy
and the preservation Of the liberties
of the people. During DR.. Thomas re.
marks not u syllable of applause
greeted Admiral Dewey's name. Will
lam J. Client of New York took the
opposite side of the question and de-
clared that popular sympathy was
with the government.
"When it is possible" said Mr..
Client, ''for II man to mention the
magnificent victory of Dewey, without
tho loss of a man or ship, and to speak
OF the great victory at Santiago,
where not a ship was lost, and only
one life was lost-whcn this is pos
sible in this country without a single
sign OF applause, l say to you that it
simply illustrates the impotence of
the body before which tho remarks
were made"
Prof. George d. Heron of Iowa COL
lcge declared: 1--WE are living in this
country to-day under Il military dicta-
oorship of the most contemplate
kind. This is an illegal war, and we
are being governed without a consti-
tuition in America to-day. We arc in
that same period from which the
Roman republic passed to the reign
of the Caesars, who were simply chiefs
of police for the property classes"
His remarks caused a sensation.
Miss Lucinda u. Chandler of Chicago
put in an earnest plea for the expan-
sion of the love of liberty in the
hearts of the people as the true safe
guard against militarism.
Frank j. Stevens of Philadelphia
characterized the war in the Philip
pines as murder of people, murder
of the Owe of freedom and of our fcl.
lowm men,"
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-07

ing that of the Trans-Mississippi Eek.
position. Manufactures building is
filled with a ~bewildering display, and
there is demand for more space than
can be found. In the way of live ex-
hibits-that is, machinery in operation
1T is probable that this exposition
will surpass, in extent and variety, all
previous efforts. Machinery Hall will
be filled with this exhibit. Silk weav-
ing from the beginning with the raw
silk to the completion OF the cloth;
the manufacture of hats, from the raw
material to the finished article; in
short, a hundred different articles of
commerce being made At the same
time, and under one roof. In the cleo
tricity building will be seen all that
is latest and most interesting in eiec-
trical apparatus and appliances; dyna-
mos, telephone exchanges. exhibitions
of lighting, heating and cooking. In
brief, scores of interesting and curious
things such as can only lie found in a
display of this kind, and which must
be seen to be appreciated
The colonial exhibit VIII consist Of
many interesting articles of commerce,
industry, and manufacture, from our
foreign possessions. Implements OF ag-
culture, arms, vehicles, native dress
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-07

and ornaments. products, plants and
fruits, are ii few OF the many interest
ing things now Oh the way from Gu
ba, Porto Rico. Hawaiian islands, and
the far off Philippines. A large num-
Der of the natives of these several is
lands of the e will be at the eyposi-
ton, and will doubtless make one Of
the most interesting features of the
great exhibition.
To those who are interested in the
national question of Imperialism the
villages Of the native islanders will be
at once a revelation and a source of
varied information. Whether the Fill
pino is capable Of self-govcrnment or
whether it is safe to offer his country
a place in the sistcrhood of states are
questions best answered after a care
ful study Of the man himself. In the
native village he will live as in his
island home. His dress, manners, GUS
toms. ceremonies and religious OBJ
servances will not be added to nor de-
tracted from, and the daily occupation
by which he lives when at home will
be faithfully adhered to-. AS he is
acros the sea SO will he be in his vii
lage at the exposition. and those who
earnestly seek enlightenment on a
veXing question will as surely find it
here as in those sea-girt islands of a
troDic cline.
Every II who visited the Worlds
Fair recalls the Streets of Cairo with
its rich and elaborate architecture and
furnishings. For the first time since
the Columbian Exposition this amuse-
ment attraction will be shown this
summer at the Greater America Expo.
sition in Omaha with all of the fea-
lures, furnishings and effects that
marked its now famous presentation
at Chicago.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-07
Soldiers Raid n Saloon.

WINNEMucA, New, July l Conn
panics M and l., of the Twcnty-ffth,
and K, of the Twenty-fourth infantry,
passed through Winnemuca last even.
ing, on the way to San Francisco,
from where they will go to Manila.
The train stopped here and a party of
the negroes, the companies being col
ored soldiers, raided a saloon near the
station. They wrecked the bar and
shot the bartender, Chris Deiss. 1t is
feared that Deiss will die. The great
est excitement prevails. The station
is filled with citizens ard he local
authorities are holding up the train
to find the would-be murderer if pos.
sihe.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-07
Miners RIOT N ILLINOIS,
Negro Workmen Attacked Near
Fredonia,
2 KILLED AND 20 WOUNDED,
Iann to Work In the Mine, at Fro
Ing the Mines.

CARBoNDALE, H., July l - Word
has reached here that the negroes
from Pana, who went to the William
son county Goa field last night, were
attacked to-day as they were attempt
ing to reach tn. mines At Freuoa.n.
When nearing the mines they were
iircd upon, resulting in the killing OF
two persons and the woundinr of
twenty men. Desultory firing has
been in progress all morning.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-07
JMIEe FORter'a WILL.

TOPEKA, Kan, July 1.-The will
Of the late Judge G. G. Foster was
opened in the probate court here yes
terday. He bequeathed sl,oOu to the
Topeka Humane Society and $500 to
his old messenger, Henry billiard.
The rest of his property is left to
Mrs. Foster and the two daughters.
Mrs. Foster gets one-half and the
daughters one-quarter each. The es.
tate is valued at 500, 600.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-07
TO GUST 70 INSURANCE FIRMS


Mis1ouri Supreme Court sustains Attor-
ney Gsncral Crow Against the Trust.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo, July 1.-The
Missouri supreme court en- banc to-
day awarded a writ Of custer on the
information Of Attorney General Crow
against seventy-threc foreign fire in
surance companies doing business in
st. Joseph, Mo, Cor violation of the
state antitrust law act of 1896. I'm
der this decision the sevcnty-three
companies cannot continue doing bus.
mess in the state.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-07
LEW WALLACE ON TRUSTS.
The President and f!is Attorney Gem
eral Ilamel for Inactiou

The President and Ills Attorney Con
eral Blamed for Inactiou.
CRAwFoEDsvlLLE, Ind, July i
General Lew Wallace, in discus5;nr
trusts yesterday, said:
Il know nothing more reprehcnsi-
BILE than the neglect which has been
shown this evil by the national au.
thorities from President Mckinley
down. He has an attorney general
who sits in his elegant office in the
capitol and sees the indignity multi
ply every day-almost ever hour
right under his eyes.
The public will hold the President
responsible for the negligence and in
difference of his attorney general.
The only hope in the future of action
by the authorities is the organization
Of all laboring men,"
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-07
A New Heir to Saxe-CoDurc.

CoBURG, Germany, July lit was
officially announced to-day that the
Duke of ~Connaught, brother of the
reigning Duke Of SaXe-Coburg and
Gotha, and the son of the Duke of
Connaught, Prince Arthur, have re.
nounced their claims to the Coburg
succession in favor Of the Duke of Al
bany, son OF the late Prince Leopold
OF England.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-07
Causes Of Short Sight.

Short sight is more common in town
than among country folk, for the sim
pie reason that townspeople have less
need for long sight, they have fewer
opportunities for exercising their sight
on distant objects and their occupa-
tons do not favor its development by
training or selection, but it is not, in
the majority of cases, a proof Of phys
lcal degeneracy, as can be seen in the
case CT the Germans, who are a nos
~torlcusly short-sighted people.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-07
Diamonds on His Ankles.

DETROIT, Mich, July L. Louis
Bush of 100 West One Hundred and
Eighteenth street, New York. is con-
fined in Jail here on suspicion of
smuggling from Canada $40, 900 worth
of diamonds which he had in his pos
session. The diamonds were found
tied around his ankles wrapped in dia
mond paper.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-07

1t is computed that about 200, 900
pedestrians and &c, 900 vehicles cross
London bridge every day. Each leaves
behind a little shoe leather or a little
.lron-just a trifle. But when litter
and dust are added to these minute
losses the whole fills between three
and four carts. The most surprising
fact OF all, however, is that the in
cessant traffic across the bridge re-
duces to powder about twenty-five
cubic yards Of granite every year.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-07
MIC Klnley,. Western Erin,

WASHINGTON, Jul v l.-Senator
Warren of Idaho called upon the Pres
ident with reference to his Western
trip. The President contradicted tho
published reports that he had aban-
doued tho idea of going West this
summer. He still intends to go un-
less circumstances should intervene to
prevent, but he has been unable as
yet to consider detailed plans, and
both the time and extent of his trip
are matters for future determination.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-07
The Pardon Came To, LATE.

WASHINGTON, July 1.-The Prcsi-
dent recently granted a pardon to
Charles Littlebear, convicted in the
Indian territory Of horse stealing and
sentenced to five years and two months
IN the Ohio penitcntiary. The par
don, which was Issued on the ground
that the prisoner was in the last
stages of consumption, vas received
too late. as he died on the day before
which it was to have gone into effect.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-07

ed lights throw into bold relief each
group and figure of statuary upon the
buildings.
The bluff tract has 1000 more lights
than last year and the horticultural
building stands out in a blaze of ra-
dianI beauty. One hundred and eigh-
ty-seven additional arc lights nave
been placed about the grounds, scme
eighty of these around the new half
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-07
END OF ONE PEACE PROPOSAL,

Plan Not to Increase Military
Budgets Referred to the Government
The HAGUE, July 1.-The first com
mittee Of the peace conference dis
cussed to-day the report of the war
and marine subcommittee upon the
Russian proposals not to increase the
military budgets. The sub-commit-
tees recommendation hat the propo-
sails be referred for Interior decision
to h governments was adopted.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-07
Negro Troops Sail on the Valencia,

WASHINGTON, July The war de
partment is in receipt of the follow
ing dispatch: San Francisco, June
29. -Adjutant General, Washington:
Transport Valencia left yesterday
evening with headquarters and band,
Troops B and M, Tenth cavalry, 7 Of
iicers. 105 men. eco rounds carbine,
40 pistol ammunition per man: Com
panies Eand II, Twenty fifth infantry,
3 OH GERS, 253 men, 200 rounds rifle
ammunition per man, l assistant SUR
geon, l acting assistant surgeon, 6
men hosp ital corps. -Shafter, COM
l%nanding.'
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-07

MEXICO, Mo, July IA. II. Stoet-
!e-, at Z time a leading stock man
of this county, killed himself las,
night near Laddonia just east Of Mex
leo. He took carbolic acid. The rca-
son of the suicide is thought to be
financial trouble. He wa 45 years
old and leaves widow and eigh: chill
drcn.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-07
PROF. WILL DECLINES TO QUIT
10 Ignore tho Removal Order OF the
kansas Board OF Regents.

TOPEKA, Kan, July 1.-Thomas L.
Wall, who was removed as president of
the State Agricultural college. has
written Z. Il. F%airchild, president of
the board of regents, that he will
continue to act as president of the in
stitution and will ignore the orser of
rotary to the president, w. II. Phipps,
will continue to serve in his official
capacity, ignoring the order of re-
moval which has also beca made
against him.
AS the institution is now practically
in the hands of the Republicans no
attention will be given Mr.. Wills
communication.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-07
GraSaIipouC.A Threatan CrOD

WAsuISGroS, July J.. - United
States Consul Skinner at Marseilles
reports to the state department that
clouds Of grasshoppcrs threaten to
the standing crops in A.giers,
and that the 6 v.rnmcnt is already
large sums OF money ~
suppress them.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-07
Welcome for tho Boston.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 1.-The Unit.
cd States cruiser Boston. the first of
the Dewey squadron to return to San
Francisco, is expected to arrive here
within ten days. A proposition is
being agitated in this city to give the
returning vessel a great welcome.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-07
Where Vegetation Ceases.

Vines grow at the height of 1850
feet above the level of the sea. trees
at $500 feet, shrubs at $500 feet, a
few plants at 10, 500 feet; beyond which
are a few lichens, and vegetation
ceases entirely at the height of II, 900
feet amid Arctic cold,
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-07
Read the Advertisements.

You will enjoy this publication much
better if you will get in the habit of
reading the advertisements; they will
afford Il most interesting study and
will put you in the way of getting
some excellent bargains. Our adver-
tisers are reliable; they send what
they advertise,
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-07

A "Figh:Ins" McCook Married at sc
PHILADELPHIA, July 1.-The Rev.
Henry c. McCook. Sc years old, the
eminent Presbyterian clergyman. and
Mrs. Eleanor ID. 5. Abbey were mar
ried Tuesday. DR.. McCook belongs to
the 'hghting" McCook family.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-07
Deficit Is Decreasing.

WASHINGTON, July l The treas
TRY officials are now confident that
the deficit for the present fiscal year
will not exceed 800, 600. 900. One week
ago the estimate was little short Of
500, O00, O0U.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-07
Eat lob for Yonnc Croker.

NEW YORK, July Fire Commits
sioncr Scanned has appointed Acting
Fire Chief Edward +. Croker perma-
nent chief Of the fire department of
Greater New York at a salary of Sc, DOC
per year.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-07

10000 Mill Fire at Grand Island, Kan.
GREAT BEND. Kan. July 1.-The
Great Bend mills caught fire last night
in the dust-room near the top and
burned to the ground. The mills were
owned by G. II. Hume and were not
insured. The loss is $40, 900.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-07

WICHITA, Kan, July l . - John
Beach, of Florence, Kan, formerly of
Peoria, H., has filed a petition in
bankruptcy here. His liabilities arc
S45, 600 and his assets are nothing.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-07

Alittle dry "Faultless Starch" will Makes
large quantity of starch mixture and gives
better results than any other starch; try it
All grocers sell "Faultless Starch" 1Oc.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-07
Bitter words for tn. once Eov

please. sir. can ! get off this after.
noon? My g~randnothers dead.""Tes:
but its too bad. ] was going to give
You my ticket to the baseball game
Chicago Record.