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Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-01-18
Punishment of Kidnapcrs.

The second bill has been introduced
in the Illinois legislature for the punisll-
ment of kidnapping. The penalty fixed for
kidnapping is Imprisonment in the peniten-
tiary not exceeding twenty-five years, OF
!. fine not exceeding $4,000, or both. The
bill contains the proviso tina, this punish.
ment shall mot extend to !, parent taking
his or her minor child unless such parent,
is deprived of the right to have the custody
OF such child by order of a court of compe.
tent iurisdiction.'
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-01-18
BIG FIGHT IN COLOMBIA.
Force of Invadcra Routed in Bat

Force OF Invadcrs ROutcd in Bat
tie with Government Troops.
n dispatch to the New York Herald on
Friday from Willemsted, Island of Cura-
Goa, says: Details have reached here of
all incident that may cause complications
between Colombia and Venezuela. Under
the eyes of the Venezuelan authorities
Dec IA troop of 1000 men, composed of
Nenezuelans and revolutionary Colom-
bians, invaded the territory of Colombi;.
and attempted an attack on the town OF
Cucuta. The invaders were all we'll
armed and had two cannon. They were
routed by the Colombian troops; $50 killed
300 wounded and $50 prisoners taken by
the government party, including tifty-,wo
women
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-01-18
Big FLOWING We'll.

A flow of more than five feet over the
top of the pipe has been struck in the new
power artesan we'll just completed at the
Chamberlain Touring mills. The pipe is
6-inch one and is put down but a short
distance from the spot where the great
14-fOoi gusher-tlie greatest artesian we'll
i'll the wOrld-was struck several years ago
and which has since ceased to flow
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-01-18
Not Given TO Public.

The state department has received an
important communication from the Ger
man government relating to the Chinese
question. The nature of the communities.
uon is not disclosed
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-01-18
SCHOOL is CROWDED.
Establishment for India" Pupils "a.
(,hn,nl,ortniu Noarls Aao.o Jero,,


Establishment for Indian Pupils at
Chamberlain Needs More Room.
For some time the Chamberlain govern
ment school for Indian pupils has been un-
able to receive any where near all the pupils
that have made application for admission.
and an effort is being made to secure an
appropriation for enlarging accommoda-
tions at the school. Word has just been
received that the South Dakota delegation
has succeeded in having provision insert
ed in the Indian appropriation bill before
the house committee on Indian affairs fol-
an appropriation for $50, ,OOO which bill has
since passed the house. for cnlarging the
present quarters. This amount would
provide for almost the double tine present
membership of the school. something that
is badly needed.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-01-18
MIR. sheldon Back in Topeka.

Rev. Charles NJ. Sheldon, author of SIN
Ills Steps," resumed his church work in
Topeka. Kan, after a trip to Europe and
the east. MIR. Sheldon is preparing tc
make a vigorous entry into the law Ell.
forccment campaign of the state. He will
start this work in two weeks with an ad.
dress before the state convention of the
state Temperance Union.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-01-18
Sioux Falls Firm Dissolves

The firm of Sherman Bros. IL Bratager.
one of the best known firms OF wholesale
implement dealers in Sioux Falls, or the
state, has been dissolved by mutual con-
seat, j. +. Sherman, retiring. The busi-
ness will be continued by T.. F. Sherman
and 1. l.. Bratager, under the firm name
of Sherman Il Bratager.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-01-18
Has No Jurisiiction.

In the case of William Black against the
management of the Hot Springs soldiers
home, Judge MCGEE of Rapid City decided
that the court had nothing to do with the
actions of the board of the home. Black
was recently discharged from the home
for disorderly conduct. lie sued the board
for damages and also for reinstatement in
the home.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-01-18
Capital Punishment in Kansas

A bill has been introduced in the Kansas
legislature restoring capital punishment in
Kansas. The sentiment of the Legislature
seems to favor it, If the bill is passed a
number of prisoners i'll the state peniten-
tiary under sentence of death would be
hanged.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-01-18
Three Hurt by Exp.osion.

Three men were hurt by an explosion in
Chicago of the main boiler in the Bldar
and Morensey Mill Company's plant at
Oak Park. Charles Fuss and Herman
Beck were blown some distance and
probably fatally injured. The engine
room was wrecked
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-01-18
Smallpox i'm Meade Countv,

County Physician Smith has just return
ed to Sturgis from Blackhawk, Il small
lumber camp on the line of the Elkhorn
railroad twenty-five miles south of town,
where he found a distinct case of smallpox,
the first to appear i'll Meade county. DIR.
Smith Immediately placed the sick man,
together with his two attendants, in quar-
antine, and took such other precautionary
steps as was thought necessary for the
safety Of the community.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-01-18
Accidents at WaRner.

John kaberna, aged IA years, was thrown
from colt at Wagner, suffering frac-
ture of the right thigh.
County Attorney Remington and Attor-
ney Harden of Geddes, while on legal busi-
ness south of town, were thrown from a
buggy, but fortunately escaped injury.
The buggy was demolished.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-01-18
Found Dead i'm a Shanty.

In all isolated claim shanty in the north.
western part of Brule County Augustus
Allen was found dead by nelghbor. lie
was a man past so years in life; lived all
alone, and death was the result of heart
disease.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-01-18
MANY Marriage Licenses.

The greatestnnmbero of marriage licenses
that have ever been issued during one
year in Lawrence County, were issued
during 1909. There were POI licenses taken
ont
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-01-18
Cerycra,s Case Homeless,

dispatch from Puerto Real, near Cadiz.
where Admiral Cervera is lying ill. says
his condition has grown worse and that
his recovery is almost hopeless.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-01-18
Threc Hundred at TnbIe,

The banquet and smoker at the Sherman
House, Aberdeen, last week, was highly
enjoyable affair. Over 300 guests were in
attendance, including many members of
,he legislature and other prominent men
eom the northern part of the state.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-01-18
Her HoN Een nt shiloh.

AT the age of 100 years and 5 months
Mrs. Van Eaton of Fulda, NIinn., mother
of a union soldier killed at the battle OF
Shiloh, has sought aid from the soldiers
state relief fund. Action was taken by
the board of redistribution in st. Paul last
Friday granting Mrs. Van Eaton ST. u
month
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-01-18
Superintcndent Retires.

In the current number of State Issue.
The organ of the Anti-Saloon League of
South Dakota, Rev. A. E. Carhart, the
former superintendent of the league, an.
nounees his retirement, owing to impaired
health.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-01-18
Beadle Has Six paupers.

There are but six people in the Beadle
County aims house being cared for at
county expense: not a bad showing for "A
county having 10000 inhabitants.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-01-18
JUDGE GETS WORST OF IT..
Brown County Commissioners Re-
fuse to Observe the State law.

fuse to Observe the State law.
Because the federal census shows Brown
County has smaller population than the
election returns indicate the county COM
missoners refuse to increase the salary of
the county Judge. The law says in a
county having 10000 population the
county judge shall have, jurisdiction in
cases up to $1,000 and draw Il salary of
81 800. He now gets only 5000. The law
also provides that population shall he de-
termined by multiplying the votes cast at
the last general election by 5. This gives
Brown County 2O,OS5. But the census
figures are below this lie commissioners
take the latter authority. Brown. Minne-
iIaha and Lawrence Counties are all that
are affected by the law.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-01-18
omccr Slain from Ambush.

Near Friar's Point. Miss, deputy Sheriff
Lmcas was shot from ambush and Instantly
killed by Andrew Caylor. The officer had
Il warrant for Caylor's arrest for Illicit
whisky selling. and was on his way to
serve it when waylaid. Caylor was cap
f,r
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-01-18
People as u rule hear better with their
right ear than with their left ear.
A Remarkable Woman.

HoaX-My wife's remarkable wom,
an. She wanted to get off the car to-
day, and she reached right up herself.
pulled the strap and stopped it.
Joax-Huh! lots of women do that.
But she pulled the right strap first
shot, and didn't ring up single farev'
Philadelphia Record.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-01-18
Heir Apparent Chastiscd.

a Shanghai special states that Sen We
Paio, heir apparent, was given forty bam-
boo strokes for not paying due respect to
.he emperor. The empress dowager ac-
,uiesced in the punishment.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-01-18
Kills Daughter Win Hot,,e

Mrs. Mathilda Ilolstrom, wife of il ian.
itor in flat building in Minneapolis. rose
early Monday morning and with Il bottle
killed her l6-year-old daughter. Alice. 1t
is believed the woman is insane.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-01-18

BARRIERS as Professional Men.
The Dublin queens bench has decid,
ed that a barber is not workman, be.
cause he must use his brains. !.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-01-18
A GolfClub.

The Aberdeen Golf Club has perfected
an organization by an election of officers
and adoption of constitution.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-01-18
Their Elections Stands.

The contest for the Office of county
treasurer of Douglas County by w. L.
Morton, Republican, and l.. DE Beer for
the office of county auditor, Republican, re-
suited in victory for w. +. Stearns and
j. w. Mckee. elected on the fusion ticket
to the respective Offices. The ballots were
recounted in eight precincts by the court,
with no change in the general result.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-01-18
Big Watertown Land sale.

w. H. Stokes sold sold three quarter
sections of land near Watertown to Will
lam Cordell, a resident farmer; consider
alton, $1S.SOO.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-01-18

Money for Brown County Schools.
Brown County has received $4,y45 from
thu state school fund, which will be APP
portioned among the various school dis
tricts of the county.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-22
SPENCER TO SUCCEED LANDON
CANDIDATE NOMINATED IN WITH JUDICIAL
DISTRICT.
IBy TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE ]


Saratoga, y. Y. June Z1-Edgar A. Spencer. OF
GloYe-sville, Fulton County. to-day nominated
by the WITH Judicial District Republican Conven-
ton its candidate for the Supreme Court Jus
ticeship. AS the district. which comprises eleven
counties in Northern New York is Overwhelmingly
Republican. the nomination is equivalent to an
election. Mr.. Spencer will succeed Justice Judson
5. Landon. of Schenectady who, by reason of the
age limitation. will in Dece nber next retire from
the bench The nomination made after the
included eight sessions. On the hfty-frst informal
A. Spencer, of Gloversville. Fulton County 4:
Charles R. Paris. of Sandy HILL Washington
County. 8: Decour S. Potter, of Glens Falls. War
Spencer received Il votes. the full strength Of
candidate
Mr.. Spencer was born at Cherry Valley, Otsego
County. ifty-four years ago. educated at
He was at one time city attorney OF Gloversville.
which has been his home for thirty years. lie was
a member of the last constitutional convention. and
q member Of the New-York State Bar Association
tion this afternoon. Senator +. 7. Bracket, Of
Saratoga: H. T. Kellogg. OF Clinton, and Congress
man Lucius y. Littauer were made a committee
vacancies. The suggestion was made that the
basis of representation in future judicial conven-
lions in this district be changed from one to the
three delegates from each Assembly district, but
adopted that IL is the sentiment OF this con-
venIion that justices Of this district should not
seek nor accept assignments for work outside the
district, except upon the designation of the Gov
ernOr.'
New-York tribune., 1901-06-22
BYRAH RIVER WATER DEAL.
HEAVY COSTS AGAINST CITY IF NEw-YoRK
LOSES THE CASE

Greenwich. Conn.,. June q (SpeciaD-Connecticut
Iaho owners along the banks Of the Byram River
are expecting in few days d decision from the
United States Supreme Court the decision of the
United States Circuit Court, in granting the petit
tion of Samuel Pine and Frederick Muller for d
perpetual injunction restraining the city Of New
York from using the water of the Byram River as
part OF Its water supply. over 100000 has been
spent by the city OF New-York in purchasing ripa-
rian rights along the river. and the big dam at
kensico completed in 1896 for the water that
is now in dispute to be confined in the reservoir
thereby created
Six years ago title searchers of NewYork came
TO Greenwich and pored the musty old books
In the Town Clerks office for weeks to determine
VINO owned title to the land bordering the river.
something over 100000 paid TO mill owners for
thelr riparian rights. The farmers, however, did
not fare so well, and those who settled received
the nominal sum of 90 q foot 1t has since
been reported that the city authorized payment
or ~ foot Pine. who owns 1852 feet and Muller.
2,29O feet, however refused to settle on the terms
onereq by the city, but were told that they could
take the sum offered or nothing all.
had before flowed by the property of the plaintiffs
was diverted TO the reservoir An injunction was
York had no legal right to appropriate the water
public use. The injunction granted asst spring
and the defendant had until November to arrange
Judge c J. Shipman, in the Circuit Court. In
granting the injunction stated that 'the seizure
and permanent diversion is continuing wrong.
agreement or under process of law"
IL is said by lawyers of this vicinity that New
II has slim case and the plaintiffs confidently
outcome the water viii probably be turned back
its natural course and the SO00000 already paid
some agreement is reached whereby the claimants
receive just compensation and New-York City pays
who have by reason of the dam been deprived OF
their riparian rights since 1896
New-York tribune., 1901-06-22
GENERAL BARTLETTs FUNERAL.

The funeral of General Charles c. Bartlett one OF
the victims of the Northfield wreck. will be held at
Trinity Chapel. Twenty -ffth-st., near Broadway'
tomorrow afternoon at o'clock under the direc-
ton of the Rev George f. Quaie, OF St Mary S
Rectory. West New-Brghton. Staten Island The
services of Lafayette Post. G. A. r., will be under
the direction of the chaplain, the Rev wilbur
Fiske Wood. pastor of the First Presbyterian
Church Stapleton Staten Island. The burial. with
military honors, will take place at West Point I'M
mediateIy on the arrival of the train leaving the
Grand Central Station at 9:45 O'Clock Sunday morn
ing under the direction of Commandant Mills and
the United States Military Academy cadets.
The following will serve pallbearers; General
Hiram Duryea, General Jacob K. Duryee, Colonel
Henry L, Person A Noel Brakeman. Colonel Allen
c. Bakewen Colonel Asa Bird Gardiner Captain
Frank NJ. Gibson. James ID. McClelland ana Coionei
James w. Powell. -,
Officers of the regular army, members or the
IoyaI Legion Grand Army of the Republic. Army
of the Potomac. Veterans Association. Duryea and
Duryee Zouaves and OF the Veterans of the 7th
Regiment National Guard New-York are invited
attend the ceremonies at the chapel and at West
New-York tribune., 1901-06-22
BoERs USED EXPLOSIVE BULLETS.
CHARGES OF BRIBERY REITERATED.
ACCUSATIONS AGAINST THE DE BEERS AND
OTHER SOUTH AFRICAN COMPANIES

ACCUSATIONS AGAINST THE DE BEERS AND
OTHER SOUTH AFRICAN COMPANIES.
Berlin. June 21-The libel action brought by
Dr. Liman, of the Leipsic ''Neueste Nachrich-
ten" against DR.. Schmits, DIR. Loock and the
Cologne Gazette" arising from DIR. Liman's
assertion that the De Beers Company sent
100000 marks to Cologne for political purposes,
has resulted as follows: DIR. Schmits is SEN
fenced to paw fine of 100 marks or undergo
ten days Imprisonment. and Dr. Loock is SEN
fenced to pay a fine of 200 marks be impris-
oned for twenty days. The court also decided
that while the Cologne Gazette" was naturally
irritated by the assertion made, the manner In
which the assertion was repudiated was offen-
sive.
In the course OF the trial to-day Herr Jansen,
attorney for Dr. Liman, offered TO prove the as
sertions of his client and named witnesses who,
he asserted would give evidence that a syndi-
cate composed of the De Beers and other South
African companies has a large fund in the
Standard Bank of South Africa, Limited. at
Salisbury Rhodesa, for political purposes; that
this fund Is held without direct accountability
TO the members of the syndicate; that the syn
dicate paid Herr Gehl, the Pretoria correspond
ent of the Cologne Gazette" 1000 marks 4
month: that Gehl admitted having been br1bed
bv the syndicate: that Gehl was court martlaled
and sentenced 20 death as a traitor 70 the toeIs,
and that a check from the syndicate for ZOoOoo
marks was found among Cfehfs effects
The court declined TO hear Herr Jansens wit
nesses because Herr Gehl was not on trial
The Cologne Gazette" announces that DI.
Schmits and DR. Loock have lodged an appear
against the sentences of the court.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-22
EXPECTS NEW TRIAL FOR MOLINEUI.
BARLOW s. WEEKS RETURNS FROM BUFFALO
WITH c. G. BATTLE.

BARLOW s. WEEKS RETURNS FROM BUFFALO
WITH G. G. BATTLE.
Barlow S. Weeks and George Gordon Battle re-
turned yesterday from Buffalo. where they had
been watching the progress of the appeal of Roland
B. Molineux. Mr. Weeks said he felt in no wise
cast down by the arguments of ex-senator David b
Hill who argued against the granting of a new
trial
Il can only say" said Mr.. Weeks, that my
opinion that there will be reversal of the judg-
ment convicting MolineuX is only strengthened
do not wish to critcise Senator Hill. who has had
so much experience than i have, but his
effort seemed to be to create in the court such a
strong impression OF the guilt of Molineux that
the evidence taken at the trial would become
secondary.
There nothing in the argument and there is
sents a legal obstacle to the objections we have
urged -,
himself than ever satisfied that his son will
not only obtain a trial, but will be cleared The
general went direct 10 Sing Sing when he left
Buffalo. 10 see his son and inform him of the
progress OF the
There cannot OF course. be any decision until
the fall. but We feel certain that then new trial
will be granted"
New-York tribune., 1901-06-22
STARVATION IN JOHANNESBURG.

One of the passengers on the steamer Pennsyl-
vania of the Hamburg American Line. which
rived yesterday. Adolph Levy, of Johannes
burg Mr. Levy was in Johannesburg at the time
of the taking of that place by the British.
II had no difficulty In getting about" said Mr..
Levy because my friends obtained for me pass
from the Boer commandant. which permitted me to
travel about the city and suburbs at all hours
When the British arrived and took possession
managed TO secure similar cOurtesies from them
The CITY which before the had population
of go 600 whites and 1000 blacks. now has less
than twenty thousand whites besides the troops
Those remaining obliged to stay through
poverty Many are starving Many are fed by the
authorities Business is at standstill- My per
sonal affairs became so quiet / decided to leave.
will return after business improves
New-York tribune., 1901-06-22
NO REFLECTION on CAPTAIN NANNEY
SECRETARY LONG EXPLAINS HIS ORDER FOR
BIDDING BATTLESHIPS TO PASS
THROUGH HE'LL GATE

Washington, June 2L-Secretary Long said to-
day that the order Of the Navy Department pro-
hibling comma nding officers of large warships
from taking them through Hell Gate was in no
way open TO the construction Of being a reflection
Captain Manney, of the battleship Massachu-
sets. the and daring Of that officer were
recognized as among the characteristics most TO
be desired in the naval service. At the time,
without detractng from the daring of the per-
forrnsnce n was considered inexpedient expose
ships costing the government millions Of dollars
70 the hazard of a serious accident
A special order was issued from the department
to-day giving the Of the prohibition and
specifying that II applies 10 first class warships.
Letters also 10 Admiral Bigginson, OF
the North Atlantic Squadron. and Admiral Barker.
comma ndant Of the New York Navy Yard inform
ing them OF The prohibltiOn.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-22
THREW HEALTHY HORSES OVERHEARD

London. June 21.-During the discussion IN the
House Of Commons to-day of the necessity Tor
appointing only qualified veterinary surgeons as
officers In the remount department II developed
that on the voyage OF the steamer Cervona from
New-Orleans 10 Cape Town a remount officer.
contrary 10 the advice of the veterinary surgeon.
caused 90 horses valued at f6 7J0 10 be thrown
overheard under the belief that they were suf-
faring from glanders. IL afterward proved
thar the horses were only suffering from ordi-
nary colds This probably is the origin Of the
story circulated by Boer agents of the shipping
OF glandered horses TO South Africa
New-York tribune., 1901-06-22
SPECIAL TRAINS TO CATCH STEAMERS

Arrangements have been made with the Penn
syIvania Railroad for special train for the con-
venence OF Philadelphians who sail the steam
ers of the Hamburg-American Line. The special
train leaves the Broad-st station. Philadelphia.
at about q. the day of sailing and arrives
at Jersey City at about $50 a. m. Immediately on
arrival at Jersey Cry a steamboat Of the Hamburg
American Line transfers passengers and their bal g
gage from the Pennsylvania station TO the Ham
burg-American piers at Hoboken from which the
steamers sail. This arrangement enables pas
sengers to remain at their own homes until the
morning OF sailing obviates the dispatchng OF
their baggage two days In advance, has
hitherto been necessary, and also the trouble
New-York tribune., 1901-06-22
RuAIoR OF BoER SURRENDER REPEATED

London. June 2l.-"The Sun" this afternoon
again prints the announcement. which 1t made
on June Is that General Botha, the Boer COM
mander after the receipt of President Kriiger's
decision not to concede anything, decided TO ig
more the former President of the Transvaal and
surrender.
The paper also says ii is believed al the British
Foreign Office that the formal act of surrender
has already occurred.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-22
PHOTOGRAPHER FALLS FROM BALLOON.

NETWORK OF TELEGRAPH WIRES SAVES Hr,a
AFTER DESCENT OF FIFTY FEET
Chicago. June a.-George r. Lawrence. a photo~-s
rapher. who attempted this afternoon TO taks
birdseye view of the stockyards from a balloon
was thrown from his after il had risen ahc.,Si
nifty feet The accident was caused by the breah-
ing or a crossbar Lawrence struck a web Of -
graph wires. ard was not injured beyond a -
cuts The balloon continued its upward aleht 49,
soon disappeared. -