The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1902-02-07

Saturday AMI he was held without
bail for the murder of Frank Hand
ley. It will be remembered that the
shooting occurred at Handley's.
sheep ranch on White Clay creek, in.
the western part Of Lyman county,
on New Years day. Nobody was
present at the time but the parties
in question. The evidence at the
coroner's inquest indicated that the
ball struck Handley in the back,
passing through the right lung.
Ames stated that Handley was com
ing at him with a stick Of wood
when he sliced a rife and shot in self
defense. The case will be tried at
an adjourned term of court to be
held at Oacoma on February llth.-
Eft. Pierre Journal.
Hugh Houghton of Cascade was
in town on Wednesday and was en-
quiring for a remonstrance against
the passage of the land leasing bill.
He claims that the law gives a man
a chance to lease 20 acres of the
public domain for every acre OF deed
ed land that he owns, providing
there is enough to 20 around at that
ratio. If it falls short of the re-
quisite amount then what there is,
is pro-rated. The. man having no
decided land is left out entirely; he
can lease nothing. Mr.. Houghton
wants to sign a remonstrance against
such a bill and will also circulate
one in his country to help defeat a
bill that gives the larger land owners
all the benefit Edgemont Express.
A bill is being drafted by Col.
James A George Of Deadwood and
will be presented to congress, pro-
viding for the location OF millsites
on the Black Hills reserve Instead
of limiting millsite locations to FIVE
acres it will make it possible 10 take
up from 20 to 100 acres, with re
strictions that will prevent its be-
ing taken advantage Of for specu-
lative purposes. Such a law would
make it possible for a number of
large reduction plants to be built on
the Black Hills forest reserve.
Great interest is being manifested
in the union revival services which
Opened at the NJ. E. church Sunday
evening under the supervision of
DR.. Walker, the eminent evangelist
of Greencastle, Indiana. Nearly all
the business houses in the city are
closing at Z o'clock in the evening
while the meetings continue. Dr..
Walker is a forcible talker and a
good singer, aud that this series of
meetings will result in much good
The UNION does not doubt. Rapid
City is a good field for work.
Lincoln j. Carriers Remember
the Maine" was presented to a well
filled house here Wednesday even
ing. This great naval drama was
ably presented, much special scenery
being used in the production. The
attraction gave satisfaction and was
thoroughly enjoyed.
S. Winthers and family were
neatly surprised by neighbors ant
friends Saturday evening. The in
vaders brought with them music 70,
dancing and plenty Of good thing.
to eat, and it is needless to say tina
with this kind Of a combination
royal good time was had.
The sky looks bluer, the sun shine
brightea, q feeling of youth ant
strength creeps over the soul after tax
ing Rocky Mountain Tea made by TIL
Modison Medicine Co. 35c at VanBus
kinks drug store,
The Deadwood Daily News, afte
an existence Of five months, suspend
ed publication Saturday evening
The independent gets the good vii
and subscription lists of the News.
Do you want a watch, ring, charm
diamond, sleeve buttons. silve
novelties or anythingin the jewler,