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Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-11-30
FAvoRs AN ARrEsIAN WELL
State Land Commissioners Eastman Want
One in Fall River County.

State Land Commissioners Eastman Wants
One in Fall River County.
In his annual report State Land
Commissioner David Eastman calls at
tention to the fact that the state owns
a number of large tracts of land which
it is hard to lease on account of lack of
water, and especial attention is called
to tract of 5S, ,72O acres in Fall River
county, for which an appropriation is
asked to sink an artesian we'll, taking
the position that the rental would
soon pay any such expense and bring
the state profit from property which
IS now bringing nothing.
State Senator-elect j. L. Burke, and
Representative elect E. s. Kelly, will
take up this matter at Pierre this win.
ter in an enthusiastic manner and do
their best to see that Commissioner
Eastman's recommendation is carried
out, and that sufficient appropriation
is secured to sink at least one artesian
we'll. With one we'll established it
would not be long before there would
be many more. The first would, of
course, be something of an expert
ment.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-11-30
NATIONAL IRRIGATION CONGRESS-
An Interesting Paper Read by "a Black
Hills Man.

lAn AuUcFcStiUss A,UVcr I6e1u Uy ~ bt3CK
Hills Man.
Wesley A Stuart, of Sturgis, read a
paper before the National Irrigation
Congress at Chicago last week, which
met with much favor. Among other
interesting things he said:
"'>ny in the broad northwest, in that
rich INT rninless region, lies latent
empire, with soil as rich as sunbeams
ever kissed; tillable area susceptible
of irrigation under the plans of our as
sociation equal to the state of Illinois,
with New York and all New England
added. There is all of this land irrig-
able aside from which lies ajacent
greater area whose altitude precludes
irrigation which would, though, be i'm
measurably improved as stock ranges
by the permanent increase of humid
ity that would follow flood storage, for
est growing and general irrigation.
"If the home builder in arid America
by the mere purchase of the land ac-
quires the vested right, without added
cost, to have the water follow the fur
row upon that land, that home builder
will cheerfully give the government
$40 per acre, and at that price can live
like a prince and pay for his land with
two or three irrigated crops; and this
price of $40 per acre will far more than
pay for the cost of reclamation; aud
this reclamation when accomplished
will add to the permanent taxable ma
tional wealth beyond the calculation
of any man. And it is easy to imagine
what all this will mean to the eastern
factory owner, to the wholesaler. to
every factory of production in the east;
also what it will mean in the way of
increased freight and passenger earn
ings of every railway system in the
/ ration when arid America is redeemed.
"This session of the irrigation con-
gress should aud will urge upon the
national congress an appropriation of
not less than S250000 for the coming
fiscal year for irrigation surveys and
leAtJeIIueuCui uEUeSldll OUllllSS. NlNu
this sum or Il larger one at the COM
mand of such men as Elwood Mead
and Prof Newell we will feel that our
many efforts are soon to bear fruit
\ resolution was adopted that the
following telegram be sent to President
Mckinley:
"The ninth annual session of the
National Irrigation congress now in
session in Chicago, respectfully urges
that in your message to congress you
will call attention to the national inn
rortance of the preservation of our
forests and of the eXtention and con-
servative use of the forest reserves;
and, further, that you emphasize the
need of national action to store the
flood waters that now go to waste"
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-11-30
uos,ital Site Secured.

The site for the Sisters Hospital has
been secured and deeds signed trans
ferr:ng six lots between the Gillespie
hotel grounds AMI the bowling alley.
The bowling alley will be removed.
Those who gem rously donated the
property are: Df R. d. Jennings, F.
T. Evans, Dakota, Hot Springs Co.. E.
R. Juckett, W. Jl Mcgowan, E. S. Kelly,
and Chambers kellar. The property
is very choice and the Sisters of the
hospital desire the STAR to express
their gratitude tc, the donors for their
generosity.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-11-30
Ninisterinl A.sociution at sturris.

The Ministerial association of the
Black Hills Mission of the NJ. II.
church met at Sturgis November 90
and 81. Rev. DIR. Robinson, of this
place, attended and says there were a
large number of ministers present and
all seemed to be aflame with revival
fire. DR.. Robinson preached on Tues
day evening, and DR.. Clark. of Dead
wood, on Wednesday evening. Con
cerning the meeting, Rev. Robinson
said:
"Dr. Clough, the superintendent of
Black Hills Missions, presided at all
sessions with great efficiency, inspir-
ing the ministers to greater zeal in the
Masters vineyard. The day sessions
were devoted to discussions of Chris
tian work in the Hills. Revival work
and methods received much attention.
"The Black Hills college was promi-
nently before the association and en-
listed much interest. Steps were taken
looking toward financial relief of the
institution. The outlook in this mat
ter is Frightening and those closest to
the interest are quite hopeful.
sSturgis is q beautiful little town
and the citizens did themselves
proud in entertaining the association,
and all came away with benedictions
of love for the royal people of the lit.
tie mountain city"
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-11-30
THANKSGIVING DAY.
WE SHOULD MAKE OF 1T 4 SEASON
OF REJOICING.
Our Festival at the lngathcrinx of
the Fruits Is Nh Imitation of the
Feast of Tabernaclex-Ent Of Coda
Bounty and Remember the Poor.

Praise for the goodness of God is
never out of place and never unseason-
able, but it is especially appropriate on
days set apart by official appointment
to notice the mercies which have fol-
lowed us, the blessings which we have
enjoyed, the kind interpretations which
have been made in our behalf, the
bounties which have been bestowed
upon us in order that we may render
again to God for all his benefits with
festive joy and heartfelt thankfulness.
: The establishment of n day of
thanksgiving in the late autumn, after
the ingathering of the fruits, was made
by the early settlers of New England
In Imitation of the feast of tabernacles
held by the Jewish nation. 1t was a
wise and pious act, and its adoption
by most of the states and Mt length by
the general government of this broad
land is an evidence of the diffusion Of
those religious sentiments which were
ut the foundation of the settlement of
this country.
Wemay welcome this annual thanks
giving today with the added interest
which venerable custom has thrown
around it, with the pleasing memories
Yllich early associations weave about
bur former celebrations of it, with the
recollectfons of absent friends who
have shared it with us, the reunion of
families, the merry laugh of children,
the pleasure of parents and hail it's adj
vent as day of sacred and social joy.
1t should be observed with happy
hearts and cheerful voices, and for
the time at least the sigh of sorrow
should be llushcd and the tear of grief
restrained, while full scope is given to
all the llindlier emotions of our nature.
Let us crowd into its flying hours the
pleasant memories of the past, the hap
piness of the present and the fairest
prospects of the future and make it n
bright and gladstone day.
I Let us maze it. so far as we can, n
day of grateful rejoicing, and, while we
partake freely of the bOunties of the
year, give loose rein to the sweet SYM
patllies OF humanity and dispense With
a liberal hand and Il benevolent spirit
to those that have need, SO that the
voice Off giadness may be heard in
every, dwelling. In imitation of the
tiNe lonored custom of our fathers
and in obedience to the language of
Scripture, let us "eat the fat and drink
the sweet and send portions to them
for whom nothing is prepared"
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-11-30
ANNOYANCE. Of Wealth.

wrest-Tell you. friend, the rich has
their troubles.
Dawson-Bet your life 1 do. onst,
when had two pair of pants, found
the labor Of changin things from one
set Of pockets to the other set Of pock-
cts almost more'n could stand.-In-
dianapolis Press.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-11-30

Get your JOB WORK done: at this
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-11-30

Go to F. B. Smiths Hot Springs livi
cry barn for saddle horses and rigs Of
ell kinds. Telephone No. a.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-11-30
water starts q Fire.

A barn in Belgium was set on fire
by a shower. The farmer placed a
quantity Of quicklime near shed and
left It there all night. In the course
iof the night rain fell on the lime. and
the heat thus developed became 20
great that II set the shed on Dire. =
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-11-30
Election Contest.

Papers were served Wednesday upon
Edmund Petty of a contest upon the
returns from several precincts in the
recent election. 1t is shown that in
four or five ANAL precincts there were
gross Irregularities in carrying out the
election laws, sufficient, it is believed,
to throw out those precincts. In that
event g. L. Jensen will win out as
the republican candidate for shereff.
1t would also result in favor of II. G.
Allen for auditor.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-11-30
Foot Ball Game Thursday.

There will be very exciting and
interesting game of foot ball played
today (Thursda|y y at the college campus.
The game will be called at 2:ao lsharp.
and as the teams are we'll matched and
have been doing considerable practic-
ing during the past two weeks, a fine
game is anticiA Aated.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-11-30
couldn,t stand Pro.perltx.

Little Turkey-Mamma. where has
pap gone? He seemed SO happy be-
cause he was being fed so much and so
well taken care of.
Mrs. Turkey-Your papa lost his
head like many others who receive un-
expected Observation-Disclosures Ameri-
can.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-11-30

Ef white man thinks fab to hab some fun,
An you sees him a-loadin up big shotgun.
Den stay awake, nggah, when yo' days works
done,
Keep way fun dat turkey wild all yo' might
An lay aroun' loose till rainy night.
Den 'arley in de mawnin. befo' hit gifts light,
Jes kotch dat gobblcr by de feet
An say. "Come heah. my turkey meat!''
Doan be a-car'd. but bear in min
Dey's mighty skeacc an hard to fn';
Jes' shet yo' eyes all pull him down,
Tianksgibbn day am a-crccpin roun.
-Philldclphia TresJ
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-11-30

rhnnkseihbin Ara Creepin Houn'
In de fall of de year. when dc lcabes turn brown.
An drap fun de trees till dcy kiver up de gromn'
An de ripe persimmuns come a-patterin down.
Fl yo' fross bite burn an it looks like snow,
Den yon bettah watch ont kaise befo' you know
Tlianksgibbin day will he on you sho.
So wake up. niggal,s. git out'a yo' BEDS
Dah's no 1lmnlssghbn fur sleepy heads.
Go nosein roup'. an cf you see
turkey gobl,ler il, tree
Jes' praise de I.awd an hab no tear,
Thankssibbiu day am a-drawin ncah.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-12
One Engine Blown up. Another
Train Enters an Open Switch
and Causes a Collision.
STRIKERS IN CONVENTION
President Mitchell Makes an
Evasive Address-Stevenson
On the Stump.
BRYAN IN McKlNLEYS STATE

Mexico, Mo-, Oct. 1.-THE engine
hauling the east-bound passenger
train on the St. Louis and San Fran
cisco, exploded at Curryville, this
morning. John Mason, colored por-
ter of Roodhouse, Ills, had his head
cut off. Engineer Patrick Markey
and Fireman Crawford Wheeler, both
of Slater Mo-, were badly burned.
Mrs. William G1asscock, Hannibal,
Mo-, w. Eckler, Kansas City, DR.. J. ].
Kincaid, Bowling Green, Mo-, and a
colored porter named Lindsey, were
hurt.
Plattsmouth, Neb., Oct. 12-By the
collision of two Burlington trains this
forenoon, r. Roberts, the engineer on
the st. Louis flyer, was instantly kill.
ed. Jerry Kennard, the Adams ex-
press messenger, and the fireman of
the same train were seriously injured
All three lived at st. Joseph. Others
were slightly injured. The wreck
was caused by the st. Louis flyer run
ming into an open switch upon which
the Schuyler local stood. A careless
brakeman failed to close the switch.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-12
OUR NEW BArTLEsHIP.
-
The wisconsin" Makes Successful
Trial Trip.

Washington, Oct. 1.-THE official
report of the trial trip of the battle
ship Wisconsin, off lower California,
is contained in the following brief tel
egram received by Secretary Long
from Admiral Kautz, commanding the
Pacific station, at Santa Barbara.
THE wisconsin completed satisfae'
torily the official trip making III
knt is, subject to tidal rreesionsss', :,
The secretary also received the follows
ing telegram from I. NJ. scott, presi-
dent Of the Union Iron works, in re-
gard to the battleship: The Wis
ecnsin' presents her record OF 1884
n aximuzn; the average for g, knots
OF 179. the agerags during the trial
of 1925 subject to corrections. Not
a hitch. A splendid battleship. We
congratulate YOU.
Santa Barbara, Cal. Oct. .12.-The
Wisconsin has just completed the
most successful trial trip ever made
by.a battleship and is pronounced the
finest vessel ever turned out by the
Union iron works. The average speed
OF the entire run of sixty-four knots,
was 17.25 knots per hour. The only
other battleship approaching this
speed is the Alabama" which aver
aged 1908 knots
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-12
THE STRIKERS CONVENTION.
President Mitchell Speaks For Better
Conditions For Miners.

Scranton Pa, Oct 1.-THE conven-
tion of striking anthracite mine work
ers called by President Mitchell, OF
the United Mine workers, for the
purpose of considering the 10 per cent
net advance offered by the mine own
ers, convened here today. AS each of
the officials of the United Mine work
ers entered the hall he was applauded |
but the most enthusiastic demonstra- |
ton was reserved for President Mitch |
ell. His address was wel1-received.
He congratulated the strikers on their
good conduct He said: For the
first time in many years the operators
recognized your demands for better
conditions of employment and offered
an advance of 10 per cent to your
wages. | am well aware that this ad
vance is not satisfactory to you. You
have felt and with justice that the
definite period of time should be
named during which this advance
should remain in force. You believe
the sliding scale method determining
wages should be abolished, you alsl,
believe the laws of Pennsylvania
should be obeyed by the coal COM
panies and wages be paid twice each
month, you reserving tle right of
spending your earnings wherever you
choose. Whether it is believed wise
this time to insist upon compliance
of all your demands is a question
shich you,as the most interested, are
called upon to decide. Personally, / have
hoped we should be able at some time
to establish the same method adjust
ing the wage differences as now ex-
lists in the bituminous coal regions,
where the employers and; miners del
egates meet in joint Interstate con.
vention and like prudent, sensible
business men mutually agree upon a
scale of wages which remains in force
for one year, thus removing the cars
es of strikes and lock-outs and oven
yet ] believe that in the future the
anthracite operators will accept this
human and progressive method of
treating their employees
Scranton, Pa, Oct. 1z.-President
Mitchelrs non-committal speech has
not helped in bringing about the so
luton of questions which Will come
before the convention. A canvass OF
many of the delegates today shows
that the settlement of the strike by
this convention is improbable.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-12
CLEVELAND TALKS.
He still Holds To His Letter Of 1895,
On Finances.

Louisville. KY. Oct 12.-Ex-Presf-
dent Grover Cleveland has replied to
the letter written by John s. Green. Of
this city. inquiring If the former res
ident has changed his views on q ,
financial question as expressed IN lis
letter to the Chicago business infn.
April 18th, 1895. CleveIani in his let.
ter dated, Buzzards Bay, Oct. TIN, re-
piled as follows: Il have received
your letter inclosing copy Of my let
ter written more than five years ago
to the business men of Chicago. I
had not seen it in long time, but
1t seems to me I could not state the
case better this time if | should try
have not changed my opinion as
then expressed in the least
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-12
sRyAn's TOUR.
The Nominee Is Compelled to Speak
At Toledo.

Kenton, Ohio, Oct. 12.-It had not
been the intention of the Ohio state
democratic committee that w. ]. Bry-
an should begin the speech-making
feature of his Ohio tour until Bowling
Green was reached. but many work
men gathered about Bryans car in
Toledo station and he was compelled
to address them.
The next speeches were at Bowling
Green and Findlay, in the center of
the Ohio gas belt Bryan announced
today that Mrs. Bryan would join him
on the 9th inst, at New York and re-
main with him thereafter till the close
of the campaign. He said after leav-
ing New York and making a tour of
West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware,
and New Jersey, he would return to
the empire state, probably TO make
several speeches.
Kenton, Ohio, Oct. 12.-At Kenton
O Ao@ So SlONu ACCc1NSu DTydH cnluu-
siastlcally In presenting Bryan, the
presiding officer referred to him as
"the greatest man on earth and the
next president of the United States"
Bryan said: Il am afraid l cannot
prove to you that l am as big a man
as the chairman thinks l am. but l
am glad live in country where peo-
pie can select one of their number,
however humble he may be, and make
him. their instrument for the accD =
plishment of their will and when a
private citizen is by the choice of his
countrymen made the chief executive
of this republic, he then becomes the
creates man in the world. NO. in his
own might, but in the might of the
people of the greatest republic in his
tory" ~
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-12
JUDGE GRAY APPOINTED:
The President Appoints A Democrat
To Act With President Harrison.

Washington, Oct. 12.--It is under.
stood the president has selected Judge
George Gray. of Delaware, to repre-
sent the United States with ex-Pres-
ident Benjamin Harrison, on the
Hague permanent arbitration tribunal
Judge Gray is former senate oi
Delaware and democrat He was a
member of the Paris peace commits
sion and is now U. S. Judge of the
Third judicial district. His selection
will not involve the surrender of that
position.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-12
Stevenson on the stump.

Baltimore, Oct. 12.-Former Vice
President Adlai e. Stevenson left
Baltimore this morning for Frederick.
where he will deliver an address at the
fair this afternoon. Leaving Freder-
ick, the party will drive across the
mountain to Hagerstown. stopping at
MiddIetown and Boonsboro. en- route
where short speeches will probably
be delivered by the vicepresidential
candidate and others. There will be
a night meeting at Hagerstown al
which Stevenson will deliver the prin
cipal address.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-12
Condensed TeIeurams.

New York, Oct. 12.-Money on call
easier per cent; prime mercantile
paper, SOC; silver, 621a. ~
Conference committee of the Ken
lucky legislature, considering the
disagreement between the two factions
over the election law. was as badly
divided this morning as last night.
Gov. Roosevelt was given rousinS
receptions in Green Castle. Brazil ar,l
Terre Haute, Ind, today.
The Frankfort court dismissed the
Youtsey jury till tomorrow. Defend
ant still in a stupor.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-12
AFRAID CHINESE
ARE INSINCERE
~
Ii Hung Chang has Been Ordered
to Refuse all Territorial
Considerations.
A REVOLUTION THAT FAILED
Judge Gray to Act With Gen. Har.
rIson.-New wisconsin"
BattIeshlp.
GROVER CLEVELAND SPEAKS

Berlin, oct. 12.-2n Official contra
diction has been issued concerning
the reports that the invasion of Shan
Tung province was contemplated.
Tien Tsin, Oct. 1.-THE general
opinion of those knowing Chinese
ways is that the order for the pun
ishment of the high officials, contain
ed in the edict of Oct. 1st, will not
be executed. rhe edict is insincere.
1t is affirmed that Ii Hung Chang has
been ordered to reject all demands for
Territorial compensation and other
war indemnities. The troops at Pc
kin are suffering from typhoid fever
and dysentery.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-12
A Revolution Failed.

Domingo, Santo Domingo. Oct. H.
A conspiracy against the government
by many political prisoners has been
but the revolution is con-
sidered to have failed. There are
rumors that La Vega is in arms.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-12

London, Oct12.-Bar silver is quet-
ed as uncertain at 291s per ounce,
the loss of TIC from yesterdays
closing price. The decline is attrib,
uted to the falling off in the demand
and the large offerings of the metal.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-12
Roosevelt Addresses Friends.

Green Castle, Ind, Oct. 12.-Leav-
ing indianapolis, at 9:10 o'clock over
the Vandalia line Gov Roosevelt
made his first stop at Plainfeld, Ind.
where he spoke to large crowd, ad-
dressing his remarks especially to
the society of friends.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-12
Railroad Building.

Philadelphia, Pa, Oct. 12.-Presi
dent Cassatt, of the Pennsylvania Rail
road Co., today awarded contracts for
10000 tons of steel rails for which
the company will pay $26.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-12

company with headquarters at Fari-
bault. Mimi. capitalized at sSo.OoO.OOO,
was granted in 1888. concession of
ten million acres situated in the orino
district.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-12
Released From the Pen.

San Quentin. Cal Oct. 12.-Ten men
from Idaho, who We're convicted OF
seizing a train near Wardner. at the
time of the cour 4 Alene mining
troubles. have been released from the
penitentiary here in accordance with
a recent decision Of the United States
circuit court OF appeals.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-12
MUTUAL BUILDING AND LOAN.
This Associations Twelfth An
nual Statement, August
10th, 1900.

Following is the financial statement
Of the Mutual building and loan asso-I
citation of Las'yVegas, N. NJ, at the
close of business on August 10th, 1900:
ASSETS.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-12

Caracas, VeneznsIa. Oct 1.-THE
government has annulled the conces-
sion Of the MaFino company, alleging
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-12

Those seeking instruction in piano
playing apply to Mrs. David L. Arnold.
Columbia avenue and Eleventh street.
2S4-ft*
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-12

Miss Cody, competent dressmaker,
has opened a dressmaking shop at TIA
N. Seventh street. All work guaran-
teed. 2S5-1w*
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-12

a For 25cts our new white swiss
Embroidered handker hiefs
u made OF fine quality lawu soft
pure finish and our good sellers
at for 25cts.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-12
! The Want Column

Brings business. Ifyou want
to buy anything, rent any
thing, sell anything, the best
and quickest results are TO be
had through The Optic wants.
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