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The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-11-13
SECURED PROPERTY
BY UNFAIR METHOD
Judge Garland Has Taken an
important Case Under
Amusement.
1T DATES BACK TO 1856
The Case Involves Disposal of Two
Quarter Sections of Land-The Will
Bequeathing This Land Claimed
Received by Wrong Party.

Sioux Falls, S. D., Nov. 9. -Judg,
Garland of the United States court in
this city has taken under advisement
the case of Allison VS.. Allison, in which
!~serious allegations were made against
THE defendant. The case developed into
lone of the most stoutly tried In the fed
Ieral court for some time.
The defendant is Robert Allison or
ICavour, S. d. The suit was Instituted
by heirs of his mother and brother, the
former having died in Minnesota It
short time ago, and this action was
taken for the ui'po of compelling the
'Cavour man to make an accounting or
property which he was alleged to rave
secured by unfair methods from his
mother n brother.
There were eleven Allison children,
eight boys and three girls, OF the sons
five enlisted in the northern army ana
Served during the war of the rebellion.
THE arguments made in the case before
Judge Garland covered practically
every year as far back as 1861.
The administrators Of the mothers
ESTATE resides in Minnesota. and al
legged hat Robert Allison secured n
quarter section of land from his mother
before her death, and also anotner
tract of 100 acres from bis brother. Inc
administrator seeks to have the prop
lerty and the money received from the
icrops which have been raised upon the
land turned over by the defendant Tor
1.-THE benefit of all the heirs.
The defense made by Robert Alllson
lis in substance to the effect that his
mother relinquished her land in his IA
ivor In return for his having cared for
her, and that himself and brother An
drew each made wills by which they be-
,%queathed to the other their farms. An
drew died some time ago, and accord
ing to the terms of his will the quar-
ter section became the property of Rob
ert.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-11-13
A. F. /. CONVENTION.
Question of Going Into Politics Will Be
Taken Up at tho Big Gathering
In Boston,.

Boston, Nov. n-With an assembly OF
delegates numbering nearly 500, includ-
ing President Samuel Gompers and
John Mitchell. the American Federation
Of Labor today opened in Faneuil hall,
Its twenty-third convention. The pro-
gram for today included the usual
formal welcoming oil delegates, appoint
ment Of committees and presentation Of
reports of some principal officers.
Among the important questions to be
considered will be whether the Fedora
TONS AFFILIATED members shall ally
themselves with any particular polit-
ical party. Child labor, the eight-hour
work day, and the Miller case at Wash
ington are also expected to come up.
AT the afternoon session President
Gompers delivered his annual address,
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-11-13
IT'S UP TO HANNA.
Roosevelt Asks Him to Man.
age the Presidential Cam
paign Next Year.

Washington, Nov. 11-At a conference
today between President Roosevelt and
Senator Hanna, the president formally
requested Mr.. Hanna to retain the
craftsmanship Of the republican national
committee. and conduct the campaign
next year. No definite conclusion was
reached, the understanding being that
q further and more extended conference
will be held in the near future. In the
course of the conference the subject Of
the presidential campaign was consid-
cred briefly, not only the craftsmanship
of the. national committee being in
volved but also Hanna's reported as,
pirations to the presidency.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-11-13
MEckLlNG STORE CLOSED.
Further Details of the Failure Of tho
Merchant and Stockman.

Meckling, S. D.. Nov. 1.-THE stock and
fixtures of the defunct store here. owned
by Henry Westre, has been invoiced by
Receiver s. A. Boyles of Yankton. 1t to-
tnls about $40. 900, though it is not likely
to bring that sum on q purchase. Westre
has operated the store In Meckling for a
number of years, and there is no question
but that he made some money. The cause
Of his ownfal was not due to wild spec
llations on the markets or anything like
hat, but came this summer after he had
dropped about $1,000 In feeding cattle.
With Il few weeks grace Westre could
nave Strengthened out his affairs all right,
t is said, but his creditors would not wait.
Therefore, he was forced into bankruptcy,
though there was little difference in as
sets and liabilities.
The past year has been a bad one for
stockmen who invested heavily in feeders.
Few will get off without big losses. In
some cases the loss is felt far more, than
others, but thus far Westre is the only
one In Clay county to become a forced
bankrupt.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-11-13
RETURNS AFTER 10 YEARS.
William Mckee, However, Finds His
Wife Married to Another Man.

Armour, S. D., Nov. Am Enoch
Arden has shown up In this county aft~
err an absence of thirteen years. Will
lam j. Smith and Augusta B. Mckee
were married in May, 1897. Prior to
this time Mrs. Mckee had been married
to a Mr.. Mckee, who disappeared thir-
teen years ago and was supposed to be
dead. Last Saturday he again APP
peared on the scene and claimed his
wife. Mrs. Mckee, however, has been
living the wife Of a widow for some
time, Mr.. Smith having disappeared.
We understand that the reunited cou-
pie are once more living together as
mar and wife. Mckee has lived near
Flandreau, in his state, during his alb
sence. The whole proceedings are fresh
On the memory Of the inhabitants here
who are considerably SURPRISED at the
%absentee's return. Mrs. Mckee h""eeai
for q time at Pierre, and of late has
been a resident of Greenwood town
Whip and Charles Mix county.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-11-13
FRom NOME.
Former Rapid City People Will Pass
the Winter in Black Hills.

Rapid City, c. D., Nov. 9.-After a
year at Nome, Alaska, Mrs. J. S. CAN'T
and children have returned to Rapid
City for the winter. Mrs. Can't Is in
business at Nome and has been en-
gagged at various other points in the
territory for several years. The last
year she had had her five children with
her. They sailed from Nome October
16. Mrs. CAN'T says there are a num-
Der Of former Rapid City people in
that part OF Alaska. w. H. LaBee has
been at Nome. but has returned to the
states. He thinks he has made a rich
strike in the Tanana country and has
returned for the purpose Of organizing
a company for development. Mrs.
Gantz sailed fom Nome to Seattle on
the steamer Roanoke, which carried
700 passengers, this being $50 more
than authorized by her government
certificate.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-11-13
MINISTER SUICIDES.
Italian Cabinet Member Driven
to the Act by Socialist
Threats.

Naples, Italy, Nov. 11.-Minister Of
Finance Rosano committed suiciIe by
shooting during the night. He was
found dead this morning in his room, q
revolver at his side. Since Rosano was
given the position of minister Of finance
in the new Italian cabinet, h lorna
tion Of which was only announced last
Wednesday, the socialists have charged
him with corruption during his polit-
ical career, challenging him to disprove
the charges and threatening hat 9TH
erwise they would bring the matter up
at the opening Of the chamber of dep
titles.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-11-13
Edward is g..

ondon Nov. 9.-King Edward today
celebrated his cd birthday, at Sand
bingham. Outside the customary sa-
sutes f1red at the naval and military
stations there was little sign Of his ma
lesty,s birthday being Observed.
At sandringham there was the usual
dinner to the tenants of the estate. at
which h king, queen and other mem
ners of the royal family handed round
the desert. The lord mayor and sheriffs
MADE the usual state pilgrimage from
Guild Hall to the law courts. Except.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-11-13
FELL FEET.
Bridge CoIIapses Under Two Loads of
Coal, kilIinq One Horse,

Artesian, S. D., Nov. 11.-Ashton bridge.
across Red Stone creek collapsed under
the weight of two loads of coal. The
teams and drivers, two boys, Walter
Moody and Jim LOBBY, also went down,
dropping nearly sixteen feet. The boys
were unhurt but one horse was killed.
The Moody boy accepted SIS and a new
wagon and was satisfied but the LOBBY
boy had a bill of $50 before the county
board, which was rejected.
Mrs. DR.. Loring Is so low that doctors
have given up hopes of her living.
The p. r. A. S. had q fair supper and
rummage sale Friday and cleared about
s110.
The Artesian cornet band which was
organized this spring has progressed ex-
ceedingly well and at the fair Friday
showed some of their good work. E.. l..
Dibble. formerly Of Beresford, is in-
structor,
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-11-13
SELL BONDS A
Bid From an Eastern Company Re.
iected on Unsatisfactory Conditions.

Deadwood, s. D.. Nov. 9.-The Law-
renee county commissioners are selling
the new s per cent. bonds locally, hay
ing decided to reject the bid Of Fred L
Euller e. Co. of Cleveland, O., after fur
ther consideration. Sixteen thousand
dollars of these bonds have been sold
SO far and the county treasurer is
reasonably certain that he can dispose
of the entire issue at home.
The new issue consists of $780, 900 Of 5
per cent. bonds and was decided upon
Tor the redemption Of the outstanding
e~ighteen-year bonds of the issue of
1856, and Fuller & CO., whose bid was
accepted, were informed by telegraph
OF the conditions imposed, one of which
giving the county the option Of re-
demption at n time after ten years,
was evidently not satisfactory to the
arm.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-11-13
Found Dead in Granarx.

Norfolk, Neb., Nov. liza telegram
tells Of the finding, near Petersburg,
Neb., of the dead body Of Halleck Car
Ter, a wei known farmer. He was found
lead in his granary. Garder was about
50 years old, and no cause for the death
Is known. The coroner from Albion was
summoned. The dead man had been
N habitual thinker.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-11-13
Panama Is Hapny.

Colon, Nov. 1.-THE people here are
frantic with delight at the United
States recognition of the defacto gov
eminent of the republic of Panama.
The municipal councils of Penonome,
Emperador, San Carlos and Arabian
have announced their adherence to the
new republic.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-11-13
Panama's Diplomatic AGENT.

Washington, Nov 1.-THE state de.
partment has unofficial information
that Bruneau Varilla, one of the finan.
cial agents of the Panama Canal COM
pany, now in New York, will represent
the new republic Of Panama as its dip
lomatic agent at Washington.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-11-13
SURVIVOR Of Andrews Raid,

Muscatine, Ia, Nov. civilian Rud-
dick, a survivor Of the famous Andrews
raid Of the civil war, died at his home
near Let's last night. McClure's Mag.
nzine for September gave a full story
OF the raid in which he was an Inn
portant figure.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-11-13
Fret Act in Diplomacy.

Panama, Nov. I'M. Philippe Blu.
nau Varilla has been appointed diplo-
matte agent Of Panama at Washing
ton. He is financial agent of the PAN
ama Canal company. His first official
act was to officially notify the junta.
:hat the United States has recognized
the de facto government of the repub-
lie. The news caused great rejoicing.
Preparations are being made to cele-
brate the event.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-11-13
SNOWFALL AT HURON.
Two Inches, the First of the Season,
Comes When Germ Is Un-
dathared.

Huron. s. D., Nov. 11.-Snow began
falling here early this corning. covering
the ground two inches deep. 1t Is the
drst Of the season. Much corn is ,un
gathered and an immense amount Of
hreshing vet remains to be done.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-11-13
MAY HAVE A CANCER.
Grave Fears Entertained Because q
Operation on Emperor,s Throat

Operation on Emperor's Throat.
Berlin, Nov. IA bulletin issued thi.
morning by the physicians concerning
the condition of Emperor William, who
was operated upon Saturday for re.
novel OF a polypus from the larynx
states that the healing of the little
wound will probably require another
week, but the emperor's general condi.
ton Is good. His temperature and
pulse are normal.
Professor Bernhard Fraenkelwin
throat specialist In Berlin univer.
sity, in an interview today said:
THE public concern about the EN-.
peror's condition is unwarranted. The
facts are absolutely as stated in the
morning bulletin. The people are only
agitated because they remember the
first reports about Emperor Frederic
did not disclose his true malady, but
this time the bulletin is correct. You
can assure America"
Professor Johannes Orth, the famous
cancer specialist at the University o!
Berlin, says:
Il authorize you to declare as ex-
pl1c1tly as possible that not the slight.
est suspicion Of any dangerous forma.
ton exists. 1t is matter explained In
any ordinary Psychological book. With
persons who like the emperor are COM
PEELED by their professional duties tc
speak often in public, there are often
formations on the vocal chords, which
we call polypus. They are Of course
a h1ndrance to the voice and according
ly these eXcrescences We're removed. ]
believe I am warranted in saying the
emperor in eight days will again have
full possession Of his vocal powers"
The latest news regarding the con-
dition of the emperor is satisfactory.
He worked several hours this after
noon on government business and wrote
a ong telegram to King Edward con
graduating him on his birthday.
~
It Causes Alarm.
New York, Nov. 11-Information con,
tanned in private dispatches received
here shows the operation OF Emperor
William Is similar to the first n per-
formed on his father, and consequently
causes concern to his household. The
official statement issued by the sur
geons falls to r%eassure, because it is
well understood that for reasons Of
state the emperor would be given the
benefit Of any doubt as to the true
character of his disease.
There Is anxiety because both the
emperor'S father and mother died of
cancer, and his grandmother, Augusta,
was also afflicted. The emperor's aunt,
the grand duchess Of Baden, is suffer-
ing from the same malady. 1t will
take some months to decide whether
the fears now entertained are I'M
founded.
The physicians describe the growth
which was removed from his majesty's
throat as a "good-natured polypus."
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-11-13
No Change in San Domingo.

Cape Haytien, Nov. 1.-THE United
States cruiser Baltimore has arrived at
Puerto Plata. italian and German war
ships are expected at San Domingo, the
capital. The, situation in Santo Do
niingo Is unchanged.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-11-13
Ihe Atlanta at Colon,

cruiser Atlanta arrived here this morn
ing.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-11-13
Work on New Opera House Block.

Spearfish, s.. D., Nov. 10.-Work is to
be started at once by T. N. Matthews
lpon his new opera house block, the
'oundation walls for which were laid
wo years ago. The building will be
three stories high, of stone, and will
contain a number of business rooms
and offices, besides the opera house.
Mr.. Matthews is now the owner of
$4,000 worth of real estate in Spear
fsh, having the principal business
building in the city. The new building
will be situated adjoining his present
business block on the north.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-11-13
Degree Of Honor Organized.

st. Onge, S. D., Nov. 10.-A new lodge
of the Degree of Honor, named after C.
Cardinal of st. Onge, one Of the grand
officers of the A. o. u. W., has been
organized here. The following officers
were elected and installed: Miss Eliza
beth Cardinal, past chief of honor; Mrs.
Lillian Williams, chief Of honor; Miss
Somerville, lady of honor; Mrs. Daniel
Boone, chief of ceremonies; Charles
Furious. recorder; A. Cardier, finan-
cier; Mrs, Johnson, receiver. The new
lodge starts out with a strong member
ship.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-11-13
HumboIdt,s New Bank.

Humboldt, Neb., Nov, 11.-Prelimi-
larry steps have been taken toward the
organization of a company whose OBJ
lect is to put in a tew national bank in
this city, and property on the north
side of the park has Deer purchased
lpon which to erect a new building. 1t
IS understood the Hon. j.. H. Miles of
Falls City will furnish a goodly part of
the capital of the concern, while local
tarmers n business men. and some
other capitalists of Falls City will also
be interested.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-11-13
Occupying the New Court House.

Parker, S. D., Nov. 10.-The county
officers are now occupying the new
court house. AS yet the old furniture
is being used, the commissioners not
having received any satisfactory bids
for new furniture.
The new water tank and engine house
are completed and Parker now has one
Of the finest systems OF waterworks
in the state.
A merry apple war" is on here and
fancy apples can be bought at 80 cents
per bushel.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-08-20
Water Power Reduced.

The dam across the north channel IL
in shattered condition, allowing the
water to run through rapidly, and thus
reducing the power very materially.
The break is In the center of the
dam where the sluceway for logs was
constructed. This sluiceway Is broken
down and carried out completely.
Many jams have formed and dynamite
to break them mas been freely used.
This, mill owners claim, has caused the
break In the dam, while, we understand,
the log driving company claim that the
damage was caused by the natural wear
of the logs in passing over the sluice-
way. Whatever the cause the fact RI
mains that the injury is serious one
and the power is greatly impaired.
The users Of water on the dams here
are limited TO Il hours service, the
Somerset Traction Company has cut out
three cars, the l o'clock p. m., the
o'clock and the o'clock, and the Show
hogan and Norridge wock road was not
able to make all its trips, yesterday, but
expects to today.
Nothing can be done to remedy the
break until the rear Of the drive passes
the dam. 1t is expected the rear will
reach here, Friday night, when 1t is un.
derstood repair work will be entered
upon without delay.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-08-20
White Muslin Waists

Colored Shirt Waists.
10 $3.50 Linen Batiste Waists,
to close only ............#.......9 Csc
81 % Pink and Blue Muslin
Waists to close only roc
The Somerset reporter., 1903-08-20
SAMPLE PRICES
At Closing Out Sale of Patter-
son n Goodrich.

At Closing Out Sale of Patter-
son n Goodrich.
Best Coo Tea while it lasts only 35c Id.
Nice 40c Formosa at only Csc.
The fancy "Orange Blossom" Tea at
only 400 10.
A good 25c Tea for 15c.
Our SOC Molasses at 40c.
Our 40c Molasses at soc.
so cakes Saratoga Soap for $1.00.
Rabbits ITO Washing Powder, for
Csc.
Savena, packages 25c.
Good Canned Corn, 81 90 per doz.
Nice Canned Peas S1.00 per doz.
Nice Canned Tomatoes 81 90 per doz
Snyder's Ketchup zoe bottle.
j. P. Squires Pure Leaf Lard in 10 h.
tubs Slips.
j. P. Squirrels Pure Lard, 10 lbs $1.00
Everything in stock is being sold al
the above low prices to close early
Stock up for future use and save money
The Somerset reporter., 1903-08-20
TRADE LOCALS.

1t will pay you to call at o. F. Knowl-
ton Co.'S. and investigate their special
premium offer.
All persons contemplating buying
carpets are invited to inspect Bragg s.
Varney's line before purchasing.
Now is good time to fill empty coal
bins; order some at least, as coal is ad-
vancing. Gould & Wentworth sell it.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-08-20

Let US frame your picture. We take
out all Of the wrinkles and use a new
KIND of backing that will not stain the
picture and ask you no more.
BRAGG & VARNRY.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-08-20
asw Advertisements.

ua,s- Chas. F. Ward.
hs a't csll-Dow b Carter.
L 1Hr saie-Hathan Fowler.
~ To- ftoods-W. P. Ordway.
ppaassl Fstate-U. W. Goodrich.
lhb RE- Hats-Ira A. Norton.
nnthinat'ographs-E. F. Sturtevant.
Ih0hssfe Sotfces-Eathan Fowler.
rraa1ped Goods-George Simpson.
..taan,r'Il Planos-J. N. & |. j. Smith.
s%tsstement,--Skowhegan Savings Bank.
bsniaie prices-Patterson s. Goodrich.
sSntiffe Of Appointment-Edwar Ware.
.soid led Prouty" -Coburn Opera House.
,ssnrsnce and Real Estate-Pennen q Co.
NE Two Orphans"-Coburn Opera House.
M OF Creditors Meeting-Daniel Lewis.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-08-20
RARcAINs IN REAL ESTATE.

have now some extra good bargains TO offer In
farms; also wood lots, timber lots, saw mills,
tons of hay with good barn and tool house; will
be sold very low. | have good bargains in village
homes: one with extra fine buildings, house,
tons of hay will be sold for less than one half its
value C. W. GOODRICH,
iw94 Madison Ave, Skowhegan, Me-
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-25

Presbyterian.
The usual preaching, league and
Sunday school servises will be
held at the regular hours. All
are cordially invited.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-25

The directors of the Board of
Trade met In the directors room Of
the First National Bank building
last evening In persuance to a notice
published In the Review. The
first matter presented was the Goa
sideration of the proposed visit OF
the president of the Ohio Valley
Improvement Association. 1t was
considered most important by those
present that the gentleman stop
In Sistersville,aud that his reception
be comm ensurate with the impor-
tance of the town and that of the
proposed dam to the town. After
considerable discussion, president
Il. W. Mccoy and secretary P. A.
Shanor were appointed a committee
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-25
BOARD OF TRADE

to confer with the city council at
Its next meeting to solicit the
cooperation of both bodies In the
effort 70 do something that would
advance the interests of the city In
this direction.
Other matters of interest to the
city and advantage to It's people
were discussed, and the sentiment
seemed to be favorable to a revival
of the work of the board. Two
yeats ago, 1t undertook the SER
Ing of the first glass works, but
since then has been In a somnoleut
condition, rather detrimental than
advantageous for the community
1t Is to be hoped that interest will
be again aroused, and that life will
once more be injected into this i'm
portaut organization.