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The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-07-31
CONTRACTS AWARDED.
Board of Regents Has Business SEES
sion at Huron,

Huron, S. D., July PA meeting
of the state board of regents here yes
terday resulted in the awarding of a
number of contracts for work at state
institutions and the disposition Of
some minor matter. l.. r. Ryther, Of
Rapid City, received the contract for
the erection Of the annex at the school
of mines in that city, his bid being SILL
600.
Phillips & Bartlett, of Lead. were
awarded the contract for the erection
of a building at Spearfish normal
school, at cost of $20,196; this was a
modified bid.
Geo. V. Ayers & Co., Of Deadwood.
received the contract for putting in a
heating and lighting plant at Spear
fish normal school, to cost 1885,
A contract was let to Bookings par
ties for putting in cement sidewalk
at the state agricultural college.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-07-31
PLENTY OF TAX DODGERS.
Lawrence County Board of EquaIiza-
: ton Makes Some Discoveries.


Deadwood, S. D., July 24.-Accord-
ing to the returns of the county as
SCISSORS, just received by the county
board Of equalization, Spearflsh is the
only town in the county where there Is
any diamonds, watches and jewelry,
and there are only s115 worth at that
place.
There are 1921 shares Of bank
stock which is assessed at 60 per cent,
of it's value. Moneys and credits are
assessed at $173,2o0, all but $500 of
which is mortgages. The only man in
the county who has any money is Nor
man T.. Mason Of Deadwood, who gave
in $500.
There are 3,1s7 horses of all ages,
valued at $39,112; 1000 cattle of ali
ages, valued at 1885, 42: 80 sheep, $S7;
ga hogs, $1,5S0; 1,145 wagons, $685.
GIL; 3s1 pianos, $27,729; 11S melodians
and organs, $2,662.
A horizontal raise Of so per cent has
been made in the valuation this year
over last.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-07-31
Supreme Court Decisions.

Pierre, 8. D., July 23-The supreme
court yesterday handed down the follows
ing decisions:
BY Justice Haney: H. A. Raasdell VS..
Hartwell Buxbury, appellant, McCook
county; affirmed.
BY Justice Fuller: Anna Giether. ap-
pellant, vs.. Charles H. Smith. Beadle
county; reversed.
August Reinke VS.. German Evangelical
Lutheran church, Brookings county; re-
versed.
Louis r. Robson, administrator. VS.. J.
w. Dunn ct al, appellants, Brown coun-
ty; reversed.
John Stocker VS.. Benjamin F. Huckett.
appellant, Mcpherson county: affirmed.
Jennie 8. Pettigrew <et al vs. Moody
county, appellant, Moody county; re-
versed.
Delwin A. Jones ct al. VS.. Wilson. Jones
1t al, appellants. Minnehaha county; af-
hrmed.
Ada A. Emrick VS.. Sweeny Cattle COM
pany, appellant, Pennington county; at
drmed.
BY Justice Corson: Brookings Land and
Trust company VS.. Thomas J.. Bertners
1T al, Brookings county; affirmed.
Frank p. Coughran VS.. city of Huron
appellant, Beadle county; affirmed.
Jennie e. Tenny VS.. Rapid City, appel
ant, Pennington county; reversed.
John G. Wenks VS.. Nelson A. Hale et
NJ. appellants. Meade county; Affirmed.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-07-31
INTERESTING PRESENT.
German Sends One of His Ears to
Noted Surueop.

London, July 1s.-(Special Cable. New
York is not the only city where hospital
surgeons are sometimes accused of taking
undue liberties with the limbs and or
gans of their patients. Dr. Dixon Of the
Bristol Royal infirmary, recently received
q newly severed human ear, which was
sent to him through the post
A covering letter, which bore no sigrz-
ture, alleged that the writer had been i'm
properly treated at the infirnary, and he
sent his ear as memento of his ex-
periences there He explained that SIC
surgeon had also tried TO take oat =,
eye, but had not succeeded.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-07-31
DEATH IN THE SIOUX.
Sioux Falls Boy Falls Into a Deep
Pool.

Sioux Falls, S. D., July 22.-Harold
Cooley, the 12-year-old son Of Deputy
Warden Cooley, of the Sioux Falls pen
itentiary, and wife, who came to this
city from Aberdeen some months ago,
was drowned in the Sioux river late
yesterday afternoon.
With other boys he was playing near
the falls OF the Sioux, in the northern
portion of the city, when he fell into
pool.
He drowned before his excited com
panions could rescue him or summon
assistance.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-07-31
WILL BE CARED FOR.
State Will Provide Jobs for MiItiamen
Who Lose Theirs.

Indianapolis, Ind. July 25.-"Is it the
duty of the state to take care Of the Mill
tiamen who lost their positions through
participation in the military occupation
of Evansville recently, SO far as 1t may
be possible to do so by filing any vacan-
cies that now exist or may occur in the
future at the states institutions with such
men as are competent to fill the posi-
tions?"
This is the question raised this morn
ing by Will H. Whitaker, the new super
intnedent Of the Jeffersonville reforma-
tory, who is in the city after short stay
at the institution Of which he is soon to
take charge. He says such men will re-
ceive employment at the reforma tory and
probably at other state institutions.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-07-31
The New Boat Leads.

New York, July 21,-In today's race, for
which the distance is forty miles, sham.
rock /. crossed the starting line 30 sec.
onds in advance of Shamrock III The
latter boat was the first to catch the
breeze and she was a mile ahead OF
Shamrock I. before the sails of the olde,
boat filled out. When the new boat
turned the mark she was three miles
ahead Of Shamrock /.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-07-31
stroetcr's SLAYER Acquitted.

Jester 8. Boehme, alias Jack O'Gor-
man, for the murder of Roy Streeter,
a colored prize fighter, resulted in ac-
quittal. This was Boehme's second
trial for the offense, the first trial, sew
eral months ago, resulting in dis
agreed Jury
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-07-31
FELL FROM WINDMILL.
Henry Gordon Found Dead at His Barn
in the Morning.

Ethan, S. D., July 25.-Henry Cor
don, a farmer, living about nine miles
northeast of this place, was found dead
beside his windmill tower Wednesday
morning. Late Tuesday evening he
left the house to throw his mill out Of
gear and his wife went to sleep He
was not missed till morning. It is sup
posed he climbed the, windmill tower
and fell, killing him instantly. MI.
Gordon is an old settler, having resid-
ed in Hanson county for eighteen or
twenty years. .-.... .-.... .
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-07-31
Will Rebuild Elevator,

Howard, S. D., July 23.-The ADJUST
ers for the various companies in which
Miles Winchelrs elevator was insured
have come and gone, everything being
adjusted agreeably to all parties in
terested. Mr.. Winchell will commence
the erection of another elevator right
away and will have same in readiness
for fall trade. 1t will have a capacity
Of 10000 bushels, being one of the
largest on this branch OF the hIilwau-
kee system.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-07-31
HARVEST Is BEGUN.
Binder Attacks Miner County Rye and
Barley Fields

Howard, S. D., July 23.-Rye and
barley harvest is in full blast in Miner
county, and wheat is making great
Roadway toward that objective. With
almost every rain we get some hail and
farmers are extremely anxious in con-
sequence. A slight hailstorm passed
over here Monday afternoon, but luck
lily no wind with it, otherwise it would
have riddled things pretty badly. Crops
at present could not possibly be inn
proved upon.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-07-31
Lawrence County Valuable.

Deadwood, S. D., July 22-Lawrence
county's assessed valuation is nearly
$10,000,o00. according to the figures
since the adjournment of the county
board of equalization. The citizens Of
Lead protested against the so per cent.
raise ordered by the commissioners,
but the protest was ignored.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-07-31
Elks Have a Grab Feast.

Baltimore, July 2S.-Today IL, 900 Elks
attending the national reunion of their
order in this city went to Rochester:
beach to participate IN q crab feast
which was prepared for them by the
local lodge.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-07-31
Frederick w. Hollis Dead.

New York, July 23.-Frederick w.
Hollis, secretary of the American dele
cation to the Hague peace conference.
and more recently a member of the IN
ternational court. died suddenly early
today at his home at Yonkers.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-07-31
INDIANS AT HOT SPRINGS.
Reds ssem TO Enjoy Rubberins at ths
Whites

Hot Springs, S. D.. July ga party
of twenty-five Sioux Indians have
settled themselves In their customary
camping ground at the south end Of
town, and are enjoying the pleasures CT
Hot Springs. AS usual they are tax
ing in everything in reach; strolling
about the streets all day in the hot sun,
loafing in the stores seemingly deriv-
ing a great deal Of pleasure from
watching their white brothers in their
daily pursuit Of happiness.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-16
WOOD INQUIRY is
DRAWING TO A CLOSE
The Senate Committee Expects to Conclude To-
day-Root Is to Be Heard

Washington, Dec. 15.-The Senate
Committee on Military Affairs contin-
ued its inquiry in the Gen. Wood case
to-day, with Maj. ]. E. Runcie as the
first witness.
Statements made by Ray Stannard
Baker, the magazine writer, concern
ing the article rejecting upon the ad-
ministration of Maj. Gen. John r.
Brooke, made it necessary for the re-
call of Maj. Runcie. He was asked a
number of questions concerning the
origin Of the article in question and
stood by his former testimony to the
effect that Gen. Wood had knowledge
of the story and that it was prepared
practically at his suggestion and die
tation.
The second witness to-day was Gen.
George Burton, inspector general of
the army. He occupied the position of
inspector general in Cuba under the
administration of Gen. Wood as COVER
nor general, and it was he who dis
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-16
MADDOX KICKS FOR
MORE RURAL ROUTES.
Declares in the House That Discrim-
inntion Is shown.

Washington, Dec. 15.-Rural free
delivery, reciprocity with Canada and
the new Republic of Panama were top
les of discussion in the House to-day.
The subject of rural free delivery was
introduced by Mr.. Maddox, Democrat
of Georgia, who claimed that certain
states had been favored in the estab-
lishment of routes, which resulted in a
lively discussion. Mr.. Hepburn. Re
publican of Iowa. and Mr.. Hemenway,
Republican of Indiana. among others,
replied on the Republican side.
Mr.. Crumpacker, Republican of In
diana, defended the course pursued by
the administration in dealing with the
Central American situation, and re-
piled to criticisms which have been
made on the opposite side of the cham
Der.
Mr.. Crumpacker. in a colloquy with
Mr.. Williams, the minority leader, ask
ed if it was not time that the Demo-
Gratis were willing to accept the stolen
goods if permitted to condemn the act
of taking.
Mr.. Williams replied that while they
could recognize the character of the
child they could treat it properly.
Mr.. Maddox of Georgia, replying to
Mr.. Crumpacker, said he had arraigned
the party for statements made by the
members of the minority. He then
spoke on the rural free delivery. He
produced figures and declared that OF
the Is, 900 routes established last June
more than one-third were located in
four states-Iowa, Indiana, Ohio and
Illinois, and that the first two named
states have more routes than twelve
Southern states, which he named.
Mr.. Maddox said when his constitu-
ents asked him why he could not Sc
cure more routes, the only reply he
could make was that he could not get
up to the pie counter" He said he
could show more routes established in
seven counties in one district than were
to be found in a whole state.
Mr.. Hemenway replied to Mr.. Mad
dox, when colloquies with Mr.. Clayton,
Democrat of Alabama and with Mr..
Robinson, Democrat of Indiana, en-
sued, relating to the number of routes
III different districts.
Mr.. Hepburn, Republican of Iowa,
explained as TO routes in Iowa. He
charged the Democrats with having
opposed the rural free delivery meas
ure, when Mr.. Maddox said that it
was a Democrat who introduced the
first bill.
Mr.. Gardner, Republican of Massa-
chusetts, replied to the remarks of Mr..
Lind, Democrat of Minnesota, relative
to freer trade relations with Canada
He said the cotton interests of this
country would suffer if thrown into
competition with labor in Quebec, which
he declared to be under paid and
where, he said, the standard of living
was lower than in the cotton manu-
featuring districts in this country.
Mr.. Raine, Democrat of Illinois. said
the Panama canal now is an assured
fact. He had no criticism to make
regarding the recognition of the new
republic, but expressed the hope that
free government win be given the
Philippines, who, he said, yielded I'M
willingly to American authority.
The House adjourned until to-mor-
row.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-16

covered the postal frauds. He was call
ed for the purpose of telling the COM
mittee the date of that discovery and
also the date Gen. Wood made the or
der revising the judicial system of
Cuba, for the admission of ex-parte
testimony. Gen. Burton said that the
discovery of the postal frauds was
made in April, 1900, and that it was
two weeks or more later when the Or
der was issued by Gen. Wood chang
ing the jurisdiction and powers of the
court.
Alexis E. Frye, formerly superin-
tendent of public instruction of Cuba,
told the committee that the schools of
Cuba were organized under laws is
sued by Gen. Brooke and that an or
der making a cut in the salaries Of
teachers was issued by Gen. Wood.
He declared that there had been
breach of faith on the part of Gen.
Wood which interfered with the eftl-
cheney of the schools. 1t was said that
Gen. Wood was untruthful in many
matters affecting public affairs.
Secretary Root will be called by the
committee tomorrow.
The committee plans to conclude its
inquiry tomorrow.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-16
MONTGOMERY STILL IN
THE SOUTHERN LEAGUE.
Kavanaugh Was Reelected PresE-
dent of the League,

Kavanaugh Was Reelected Presk-
dent of the League.
Atlanta, Dec. 15.-The annual meet
ing of the officers and directors of the
Southern Baseball League was held
here to-day and the final adjournment
was reached this afternoon.
President Kavanaugh was reelected
unanimously. James Palmer of Nash
vile was selected as vice president,
and President Kavanaugh will serve
also as secretary and treasurer. The
directors chosen are Capt Crawford,
Shreveport; F. T. Morril. New Orleans;
James Palmer, Nashville. and Col. Holt
of Montgomery.
1t was decided that no change shall
be made in the circuit, and the ru-
mored dropping of Montgomery from
the league was referred to only in a
casual manner. 1t was decided that
the playing season shall be heightened
fourteen days and shall close not later
than Oct. /. The season is to open
in the West and close in the eastern
part OF the circuit.
President Kavanaugh was empower
ed to select committee to aid in
preparing the schedule for the sea-
son.
The pennant for 1908 was awarded
to Memphis on a standing of $50.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-16
ARE READY TO SWALLOW
RECIPROCITY WORMS
Patterson Says They Only Have to Be Dropped
from the White House Into the Senatorial Nest

Washington. Dec. 15.-The Senate
continued the debate on the Cuban bill
to-day. Mr.. Perkins of California
spoke for the measure as did Mr.. Sim
mons of North Carolina. Mr.. McCum-
Ter of North Dakota opposed it.
Mr.. Patterson of Colorado made an
extended speech against the bill, dur
ing which there were numerous colo
quies between himself, Mr.. Aldrich and
Mr.. Dolliver. With the former there
was quite a lively debate on the tariff,
in which Mr.. Aldrich said the duty on
sugar was too high.
Mr.. Perkins maintained that the do
nestle sugar industry would not suf-
fer by reason of the operation of the
treaty as, should we buy the whole
Cuban crop, it would only supply one
third of the amount needed Cuba, he
said, had abandoned the cultivation of
citrus fruits on account of the success
of this crop in California and Florida
Mr.. Simmons of North Carolina ex-
planned that he had voted for the
treaty and would vote for the bill
Mr.. Simmons closed his remarks with
the statement that the bill contains
some provisions which he would like
to have amended, but that he realized
the time for such changes was when
the treaty was under consideration.
known as the five-year clause of the
measure, on the ground that the ac-
ton of one Congress cannot bind flu
ture congresses.
Mr.. Patterson, Democrat of Colora-
do. said he was willing to place him
self upon the platform of Thomas
Jefferson on the protection of Ameri-
can industries, but in reply to a ques-
ton from Mr.. Aldrich as to whether a
Democratic caucus would indorse that
doctrine, he said that the Democratic
party is not a free trade party, but is
for incidental protection.
Mr.. Aldrich quoted from a speech by
Mr.. Williams of the House, and ask
ed if Mr.. Patterson subscribed to the
doctrine therein promulgated, but Mr..
Patterson replied that Mr.. Aldrich's
relations to the Democratic party are
not such as to allow him to draw prop
To show that the Democratic party
was not alone in not being a unit. he
said it had not been so long since the
Republican Governor of Iowa had come
down to Washington, and after a visit
to the White House. had returned to
Iowa and allowed Mr.. Allison, the sem
Tor senator from that state, to write
the party platform for him.
Mr.. DolliVer interrupted to say that
there had been nothing to indicate that
Gov. Cummins had surrendered any of
his tariff views. and, he added, the
results of the late election show that
he has not surrendered any Of his ma
Jorities.".
Mr.. Patterson declared that four out
of five senators would hold their noses
while voting for this bill, and said that
many of them would cast their votes
against it if they could break away
from the influences, of the White House,
and he compared those who are con-
trolled by this Influence to "a nest of
young robins standing with mouths
wide open and ready to swallow even
a reciprocity worm if dropped by the
parent bird at the White House"
Mr.. Teller spoke briefly against the
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-16

Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey is an
absolutely pure gentle and invigorat-
ing tonic and stimulant, prescribed
by over 1000 doctors and used in
more than 1000 hospitals for all run
down. weakened and wasting condi-
lions of body, brain and muscle.
Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey is a
specific for dyspepsia, indigestion and
all stomach troubles; nervousness.
malaria and all low fevers.
Dufly's contains no fusel oil and is
the only whiskey recognized by the
government as a medicine. This Is a
guarantee.
CAUTION-Wben you ask for Dufy's Pare
Malt Whiskey be sure you get the genuine I'm
Scrip lous dealers, mindful of the excellence OF
this preparation. Will try to sell you cheap lmi
cations and malt whskey substitutes which are
put on the market for profit only and which far
from relieving the sick are positively harmful.
Demand Duffy s. and be sure you get It. 1t
Is the only absolutely pure MaltWhiskey which
contains medicinal. health giving qualities
Dufys Pure Malt Whiskey is sold In sealed
Bottles only; never in flask or bulk. Look for
the trade mark, the '0ld Chemist" on the
label and be certain the seal over the cork is
unbroken. Beware OF refilled bottles.
Sold by all druggists and grocers Or
direct, $1.00 a bottle. Medical booklet
free Duffy Malt Whiskey Co., Ro-
chester. N. Y.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-16
NEW COUNTY PLAN
WAS NOT CARRIED.

Augusta, Dec. 15.-The election to-
day for a new county across the river
in South Carolina. which proposed to
take large slice from Aiken and Edge
field counties and small corner from
Barnwell county, and establish the
county site at North Augusta, failed
to get the required two-thirds vote from
the territory proposed to be set apart,
and the new county movement was de-
feated
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-16
SUSPECTED BURGLAR
IN JAIL HERE.
Frank Miller Brought to Savannah
for Safe Keeping.

Frank Miller Brought to Savannah
for Safe Keeping.
Frank Miller. who was arrested in
Augusta Sunday, charged with hav-
ing robbed safe at Guyton, was
brought to Savannah yesterday and
placed in jail. Miller was arrested
on a warrant sworn out by Mr.. A.
have cracked and secured several hun
bred dollars. and was accompanied to
Savannah by Mr.. Morgan.
Miller was first carried to Guyton,
but the authorities there, believing it
was best to place the alleged burglar
In a safer place than Guyton afforded,
brought him on to Savannah. While
at Guyton he was the occasion of I'M
usual excitement in the quiet little
city, the people having crowded
around him to satisfy their curiosity
as to how so bold a man looked. 81
Mr.. Morgan does not think that
there is any doubt but what he has
the right man, as the evidence against
him is very strong. When he was
arrested in Augusta he had on his
person large number of pennies, and
it is a fact that a large box of PEN
MES were among the contents of the
safe that was robbed. A peculiarly
torn SO bill which had been for
long time in the possession of the
company, of which Mr.. Morgan is
manager, was also found and identi-
fed.
When seen, Miller had nothing to
say concerning his arrest except to
deny the charge against him. 1t is
probable that Kline, the other sus-
pect who has been arrested in Au-
gusta, will also be brought to Sa-
vannah and placed in Jail with Mil
Ter.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-16
GOT HIS PARTNER
SECOND of ALLEGED GUYToN SAFE
BLOWERS CAUGHT.
WAS ARRESTED IN AUGUSTA.
FRANK w. KLINE AND MILLER
WE'RE MUCH TOGETHER.

Kline Denies All Conn ectiOn With
the Safe Blowing, but There Is
Evidence to Make His Innocence
DOubtfuI-It Is Believed That He
and Miller Had Operated from
Augusta as notwithstanding
Had n Kit of Tools.
Augusta Dec. 15.-Frank w. Kline,
Guyton, Ca, safe cracking, was ar
rested by local detectives here to-
night.
1t seems that Miller, the man ar
rested yesterday. and Kline have
been going together for several weeks
in Augusta Evidence was plain at
Guyton that two men did the job.
Kline denies all connection with the
case.
A rebate check for cash fare on the
Central Railway, from a point five
miles above Guyton to Augusta, was
found on his person. A similar check
was found on Miller. Both checks were
dated Saturday, Nov. IL, the day after
the robbery.
A half dozen people have identified
Kline as the constant companion of
Miller for several weeks in Augusta.
One citizen said they had tools with
them and told him that they were on
government business as mechanics.
1t is believed now that Augusta has
been headquarters for Miller and
Kline and that they went from here
to do their work. 1t is said that they
and then.
Kline and Miller have both been
identified as two strangers who loafed
about Guyton for two days previous to
the robbery.