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The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-07-24
SWlNDLERS ARRESTED.
They Sold the Same Land Nearly 200
Times.

Toledo, o., July 20.-Charged with
using the mails to defraud Andrew
koeber real estate dealer Of Leipsic,
o., was arrested by United States Mar
shall Wenders and taken before Com
missioner Brough for preliminary
hearing. w. l.. Reid, a postal inspect
or who made the investigation of the
case, says in one instance a man ar
rested had in mis- possession 200 deeds
and abstracts to the same property,
and the same piece had already been
sold to 157 different persons. Inspect
or Reid said he believes Koeber Is in
huge land swindle. Kober is the
fourteenth man arrested In connection
with the affair. The headquarters of
the concern have been 1t is said, at
Whittemore, Ia. Hundreds Of victims
nave been unearthed Reid says the
men carried on correspondence and
sold land said to be in Tennessee and
Kentucky. 1t has cost the government
over $4,000 to run down these cases.
Victims are to be found in nearly every
state in the union.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-07-24
FOUR ITALIANS IN DURESS.
Sold Their Wares on Indian Reserva-
ton and Outfits Will Be Taken,


Chamberlain, S. D., July 1S.--George
Abraham, Fred Enisha, Charles Har-
shan and Albert Ogde, four Italian or
Syrian peddlers are under arrest here,
and will evidently be heavily mulcted
and their outfits contiscated for the
violation Of the federal law. The men
are charged with selling goods on an
Indian reservation without a govern
ment license, and they have violated
The law SO persistently that is looks
ike they will have to stand the max
mum penalty. The men are unques-
honably guilty and will doubtless not
make any defense other than to claim
ignorance of the law.
Some time ago they were driven off
the Yankton reservation and passed
through here on their way to the
Crow Creek agency. Here they got
ousy and were promptly ordered off by
Agent Chamberlain. Later they were
driven off the Lower Brule reserva-
zion.
They next heard the Indians were eX-
oecting to be paid $1,000 and proceeded
TO that reservation only to be again
driven off.
Hearing that the Indians We're ex-
pecting payments Of $4,000 at the
White river issue station on the Rose
oud reservation they hurried there and
started to do business.
Frank Sypal, chief clerk Of the issue
station, is a one-armed man and he
couldn't very we'll throw the peddlers
off when they refused to go so he sent
.or United States Marshal Petrie.
Meantime the dagoes started work
Upon the Indians. When Petrie reached
he station he placed the whole outfiS
under arrest and brought them here.
The prisoners are charged with vio-
ating section 2133 Of the revised stat
ltes of the United States-that they
did wilfully, knowingly and unlaw-
fully introduce goods into the Indian
country and traded therein without IL
cense to various Indians, goods to the
value of $50 or more" The law pro-
vides that for the violation of the act
4 fine Of $500 shall be imposed on each
individual and that the goods shall be
confiscated, or sold. The auction of the
goods will no doubt take place some
time Friday or Saturday. 1t is esti
mated here that each outfit is worth
@bout $500.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-07-24
YOUNG SUCCEEDS MILES!
President Orders Commission Pre-.
pared for New Lieutnant


Washington, July 2o.-The presiden,
has given directions for the prepare tior
Of commissions for the following pro-
motions In the army:
Major General S. B. NJ. Young, to be
lieutenant general, vice Miles, who re.
tires August 8.
Brigadier General Sumner to be ma.
jor general, vice Davis, who retires
July %.
Brigadier General Leonard Wood, tc
be major general, vice Young. pro-
NOTED.
Samuel Baldwin Marks Young, who
Will be the next lieutenant general OF
the armies Of the United States, like
General Miles. is not a West Pointer
He Is a product of the training Of the
civil war Like Miles, too, he enlisted
as a young man in that service, as a
private.
A Soldier All His Life.
General Young was born In Pennsyl.
van1a in January. 1910, and educated
only in the common schools. He en-
tered the union army TN April 1861
as private in the Twelfth Pennsylvania
infantry. In September following he
was made captain in the Fourth Penn.
sylvanta cavalry and major the follow
ing year. In 1864 he was brevetted lieu.
tenant colonel, and before the end OF
the war, for distinguished services in
the campaigns Of Grant, was made a
brevet brigadier general.
After the war he entered the regular
army, going back to the rank Of second
lieutenant, from which he has risen to
the highest command. In 1897 he be-
came colonel Of the Third cavalry. Then
the war of 1898 opened opportunities
and In May he was made brigadier and
in July major general. He rendered
valuable services in Cuba and later in
the Philippines, during 1899.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-07-24
BARLEY HARVEST COMMENCED
Farmers Start Early to Make Up for
Lack of Help,

Huron. S. D., July 16.-Weather con-
ditions the past week were very favor
able to crop developments of all kinds
Rains were copious and fairly well dis
tributed. Some sections received heavy
showers, and from all parts Of the
country come favorable reports of fast
maturing crops. A few farmers have
commenced harvesting barley and this
crop will be ready for the reaper
throughout the county by the end Of
the present week; indications are that
the small grain harvest, except wheat,
will come on about the same period,
and there being a scarcity of help
farmers will endeavor to push the work
a little in advance of its real need
Potatoes are fast maturing, and the
crop promises one Of the best in many
years; corn is doing as well as could be
desired and the crop, generally speak
ing, Is in fine condition, and has made
rapid growth the past few days.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-07-24
DESTRUCTIVE STORM.
Sheridan County, Neb., Suffers Severe.
ly-SeveraI Miles of Track Out
and Trains Tiod Up,

Rushville, Neb., July 2o.-The most
destructive rain storm ever experienced
In this part of the state passed over
Sheridan county about 10 o'clock last
night. 1t is impossible to determine
the loss to property at this time. Sew
eral miles of the Northwestern track
between Rushville and Chadron has
been washed away and all trains are
delayed. The westbound passenger ar
rived here at 5 o'clock this morning
and will not get through before to-
morrow. Everything possible is being
done for the passengers by the railway
officials, and repairing the track Is be-
ing pushed. Every available man is
being employed.
The camping ground at Bordeaux,
where the Northwestern Nebraska SOL
d1ers' and Sailors reunion was held,
was inundated, in some places ten feet
deep. The reunion adjourned July -.
Had 1t been in session several hundred
lives would have been lost.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-07-24
TO DECIDE OWNERSHIP.
Commission Appointed to Quiet Title
to "No Mans Land"

to "No Mans Land"
Vermillion, S. D., July 2O.-The com
mittee of three citizens of South Da-
.kota, appointed by Governor Herreid
to meet with a similar committee ap-
pointed by the governor of Nebraska to
determine a state boundary line in the
southeast corner of Union county, has
organized by electing E. c. Ericsson Of
Elk Point chairman, and ]. L.. Jolley
Of this city secretary. The other mem
Der is Captain S. H.. Dickson Of Sioux
Falls.
On or about August 20 these COM
smittees will meet to consider the loca-
ton Of a boundary line which will eth
sar give to South Dakota or Nebraska
good bunch of real, estate, now
claimed by both states, as result Of
the Missouri river converting it into
an island. The land was formerly a
part of South Dakota.
Where the Missouri river figures as
4 dividing line between the two states
along Clay, Yanllton and other counties
west, the center of the main channel
has been claimed as the boundary.
Should the committee take this as a
basis for their work, the island in uues-
ton will go to Nebraska, as the main
channel runs between it and the South
Dakota shore. And it is altogether like
ly that this will be done.
The committee appointed by Gov
ernor Mickey of Nebraska to serve for
that state is composed Of Messrs. c. j.
Swanson, Oakland; DR.. F. o. Robin
son, Harrington; E. A. Lundberg,
Wayne. If Attorney Ericsson, who is
now in California, returns by August
20, the commission will meet on that
date, otherwise another time will be
appointed.
This island is the one which figured
so prominently in the Turgeon esca-
pade about a year ago. They resisted
rrest by Sheriff Lewison Of Elk Point
On the grounds that they were in Ne
braska. The Governor Of Nebraska
made requisition on Governor Herreid
for the arrest Of Union county's sher-
Eiff. Habeas corpus proceedings were
instituted, and Judge Jones of Sioux
Falls decided that the land was in
South pakoat. according to SURVEY
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-07-24
INCIDENT is CLOSED.
Jewish Petition Correspondents With
Russia Is Now Published and
All is Over

Washington, July 20.-It is stated by
he secretary Of state that the incident
treated by the Jewish petition to Rus
STA is closed. The state department has
made public the correspondence which
mas taken place regarding the petition,
The substance of which has been fore
casted in the press. The correspond
ence consists of instructions to the
United States charge, Mr.. Riddle, at
St. Petersburg, reciting the details Of
The petition, and instructing him to
present the same to the foreign office
ana inquire if it would be received. 1t
was stated by Mr.. Riddle that the for
aign office positively refused to receive
The petition, and the secretary SO noti-
led the BNai Birth committee.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-07-24
A NEW CHURCH DEDICATED.
Clear Lakes CongresationaIists Have
Fine New Structure.

Huron, S. D., July 16.-On Sunday a
new Congregational church was dedi-
Gated at Clear Lake, by DR.. w. H.
Thrall, of this city, superintendent of
Congregational missions for South Da-
kota. The attendance was very large
and the occasion one Of much import
ance to that city and neighboring
country. The building cost something
more than $4,000 and was dedicated
free from debt. Rev. N. E. Hammond
Is the pastor. In the evening a union
meeting was held in which ministers Of
this city took part, among the speak
ers being DR.. Thrall, Rev. N. E. Nam
mond, Rev. Matt Evans of the Metho-
dist church, and Rev. MI. Hoover of
the Baptist church.
The Redf1eld baseball team is ex-
pected to play the Huron team here on
Thursday; arrangements are being
made for a number Of contests here
within the present month between some
Of the best clubs in this part Of the
state.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-07-24
Military Attache Tourine.

San Francisco, July 17.--Major Gen
eral VIM. Fitzel, military attache Of the
German legation at Washington, az
Of Ambassador Won Sternberg Mao:
Fitzel is making tour of various mill
tary posts in the west. and VIII likely
visit the Philippines before returning
to his regular duties at the capital
s He has visited Forts Riley anG Leav-
enworth on the way here. During his
stay in this city he will be entertained
by Major General Macarthur, com
manding the department .alifornia.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-07-24
viii Build Pontoon BRIDGE

Aberdeen, S. D., July 2o.-superin
:endent Tucker of the Milwaukee Is
preparing to begin the handling Of
.ange cattle from west of the Missouri,
by way of Evarts, on August LIST, the
Lake-Lamb company being the first
shippers. A pontoon bridge will be
completed about the date named and
The ferries will not, be used the present
season after the bridge is done The
Milwaukee company hauled about 1900
carloads of cattle from Evarts last
season. which was the first Of the
business.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-07-24
WILL RACE FOR $1,000.
Two Favorites Are Going to Decide
Superjority Next Monday.

Aberdeen, S. D., July 2o.A great
his region in the 81 1000 match race to
De pulled off here on Monday next
Turing the racing meeting, which began
:oday. The horses pitted are Jim Shell
Ion, owned in Britton, and Kalatanah,
oWned in Aberdeen. The horses are
considered evenly matched and at
present in the finest condition. 1t is
understood that a large amount of
money, aside from the wager, Is up
The entries for the regular races are
reported large and some fine sport is
a.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-07-24
WOULD SAVE Els WIFE.
New York Man Wants to Serve a Sen

New York Man Wants to Serve Sen.
tence for Her.
New York, July 20.-George Lander and
his wife, Mary E. Lander of 241 West
Eighty-fourth street. were arraigned be-
fore Magistrate Deuel. In the Jefferson
Market police court today charged with
shoplifting in a Sixth avenue department
store.
The case made out against them by the
women detectives of the store was
strong. but Lander made a pitiful plea
for his wife.
Your honor" he said. II am the only
guilty one. My wife never did anything
like this before, and she didn't know what
1t meant. I am consumptive, and have
been sick and out of work. needed the
money.
Let me serve double time, but don't
make criminal of her. Let her go and
hold me!'
Although Lander Is only 36 years old,
he Is bowed and emaciated His wife
chung to him and cried. Magistrate Deuel.
was visibly affected by the appeal, but
said that 1t was his duty to hold them
In $500 bail each for trial.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-07-24
s. D. CROP BULLETIN.
Past Week Was Very Favorable to
Growth of Corn. IN b

Growth Of Corn, q. . I7I, 4 -7
Huron 8 n Jl,,v 17-rha cron re-
Mort af tho no i ,wes,, saws. - = s77t85
,rt. Woo +bar d,,,,i,,e, ~, -, ~,
a.,,s M ntei, ais+yih,tad - I,,sl J" NO !.
ua,.n saHnrohIa sor tba groi,,th ~ al &
,,ea:at, ttan roar+ tha+ tnara y 10
$40 locais do,,,aese t,, tat, n. sa,,a,.I
cor,t;as ,rhara ors tnntegar Z sue
1i,,.itad iooa1itias a. qay, sa,,,,,tia,
rnasa La ..tn..a s.,
naad IS rai, e''tio !, tatta -
iie Tha :, rai,,s ' ~ +tis .,,a +ha ,r.aad;,,
wool, oamsad dacided i,1,,,rn,a - ~ ~ i.,
a1l In +he ,ort,, ~ ,,tta
u,are Iera,do.slv offantad Nv, dra,, .rl
and N many locaIitias a eraater IN,
movement Than WAS tbo.,aht - No
.t,.in % ~ " s1 pI
Whaat o,+s h.,,a,, ~ s+,a1+ -
ganarail,, dni,a pai, S,t ~ sps.e 81
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-07-24
MURDER AND SUICIDE.

californian Kills Young Woman Of
Good Family and Then Himself.
Salinas, Cal, July 2O.-Charles Given,
son Of local rancher, killed Sadie
Block, a young woman, and then COM
nitted suicide.
Their bodies were found In a dis
equitable house with the throats cut.
It is said the girl was daughter of
he president of the Block Manufactur-
ng company of Virginia.
Craven in a letter said the girl re.
used to live respectfully, which caused
lis deed.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-07-24
SOLDIERS AND SAILORS REUNION
Veterans Will Have Big Time at Pied
mont in AUGUST $

Piedmont. s. D.. July 17.-Applica-
ton has been made to the railway
companies by the officers Of the Black
Hills Soldiers and Sailors association
Tor reduced rates on account of the
annual reunion, to be held IN Piedmont.
on the famous ranch of Captain G. ".
Gardner, August 26 and 81. The sec
rotary OF war has been asked to per-
init two troops Of cavalry from Fort
Meade to be present during the reun-
ion, and i is likely that the five COM
panies OF the South Dakota National
Guard west of the Missouri river viii
hold a battalion encampment at the
same time. .5} & IA
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-07-24
USE VICTIMS MONEY.
Men Accused Of Murder Will Spend 1t
to Defend Themselves.


Undertook, N. Y, July 20.-It is prob
able that within a short time the remark
able spectacle will be furnished here OF
three boys convicted Of numbering their
uncle, using the money he left to clear
themselves after having been once con.
victed.
Willie, Burton and Frederick Vanworm-
err were convicted of numbering their UNI
Gle Peter A. Hallenbeck at Dannemora q
year ago last Christmas. They are now
under sentence of death.
Hallenbeck died interstate and his widow
has Just died, leaving personal property
valued at $4,000, besides some real estate
There being no will the Vanwormer boys
neDhews. will have a claim on the es.
tate and they propose to get hold of the
money If possible and use it in appealing
their case. 49,
If the upper court gives their case ia
vorable consideration they may be able tc
escape the consequences Of their deed
through the use of the money Of the uncle
they murdered.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-07-24
DIVORCE MILL BUSY.
Judge Whiting Turns Out Lots of Grist
at Huron.

jud9e Whltlh9 urhS cut LOIS or 1ftST
at Huron.
Huron, S. D., July 17.-While holding
court in chambers here Judge Chas. S..
Whiting gave some attention to divorce
matters-had a day of "misfits'-with
the result that a number of DEGREES of
divorce We're granted and others COM
menced. Among those receiving bills
IF separation were Hannah Hubert
from her husband, Louis Hubert, on
the ground OF desertion; they We're
married in Aberdeen in 1900.
Emma G. Matheny VS.. Orlando Z.
Matheny; this case resulted in a de-
cree in favor Of the plaintiff, desertion
being charged, with an additional
charge of norsupport, which was with
drawn; defendant was present anG
stated to the court that he desired the
petition of the plaintiff granted, and
she was given the custody of minor
daughter, awarded the household be-
lodgings and $40 per month for the
support of the minor child, the defend
ant to pay all court expenses and attor-
ney fees; the first item to continue for
period of two years unless otherwise
directed.
Goran Goranson filed complaint
against his wife, Maria Goranson, al
|leging desertion, but when the case
was called the plaintiff was not pres
ent but his wife was, and the court
directed that she receive SIS month
alimony, $25 attorney fees, and $50 suit
money; the plaintiff being given TWEEN
ty days in which to make good his COM
plant.
Lottie Moore seeks separation from
her husband, Chas. B. Moore, for de-
sertion; the parties formerly resided
in Belvadire, Ill. The plaintiff was
given s35 per month alimony, $50 attor-
ney fees and 500 suit money The
case will be heard later.
Thirty days was given in which SER
vice may be completed in the applica-
ton of Minnie Berger for decree OF
sepsA2tion from her husband, August
BetS-r.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-07-24
Minncapo,ia.

Minneapolis. Mimi, July 1S.--Cash close.
Wheat--No.t / hard, S53sc; No. l northern
S45sc; No. 2 northern, S29sc.
Corn-No. 3 yellow, 52@jSc: No. 3 ,3l3
SIC; No. 4, 50051c.
oats-No. 8 white, 251s@ss1sc; No. 3, 80
G35c.
Barley-35M46c.
Rye-45QI47c.
Flax-Cash, $3.50; to arrive CSC; july.
CSC; September. SIC. ~
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-07-24
HAS MARROW ESCAPE.
Rural Carrier Has Bad Runaway
Serving His Route. II

Beresford, IS. D., July 17-Rural Car
rier II. A. Lambertson had a narrow es-
route. In going down al steep hill
the harness gave way allowing the
mail wagon to run upon the horse. The
animal became frightened at this and
became Interchangeable running away.
throwing wagon and occupant into the
ditch. The horse then. ran into bars.
such q manner that 1t soon died.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-07-24
Chicauo.

Chicago. July 1a.--Hogs-R 1,S9t
Market higher Good EeavN, s5.i5 G3..,,
light, $54ou5.SO; mixed and uutcael 49,
tto.t1; rough heavy, $5l0u5.4G
-att.e-Keceipts. 1900. Market ;:steGdy
f. 'hcep-Recellts 1900. Market steady
Cos: Bulk, $;.35N5.G0; good heafj
butchers. $5.25@5.65; rough heavy. $5i.,
$50.
cattle-steady at $4G@5.5o: cows am
h"liers e25n450: stockers and feeGcrs
So. 6B4.5G.
sleep-stcady at $2.5e@4.1o: lambs So.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-07-24
CAUGHT HER HUSBAND
Indiana Woman Went With Gun, b,
Didn't Brinu Him Home.

Didn't Bring Him Home.
Peru, Ind, July 20.-Mrs. w. H. Cox
of Dayton, O., came here and registered
at the hotel as Mrs. White. She bought q
revolver and with the prosecuting attorney
and city marshal went to house in q
fashionable part of the city where sh,
found her husband, w. II. Cox, who de-
serted her three years ago In Dayton, 1t
is said. Since that time he has lived here
with woman who has passed as his wife
Mrs. Cox compelled her husband at the
pistols point to agree to go back to her
and their two daughters in Dayton. He
promised and she took him on the train
but after they had gone east a few miles
he gave her the slip and jumped off In
the meanwhile the woman with whom he
had been living here has disappeared and
it is supposed they have gone away to.
gether
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-07-24
CATTLE in FINE SHAPE.
Grass Is Knee Deep on the Belle
Fourche Ranqe,

K Belle Fourche. S. D., July 13.-After
a ten days trip on the range as far
north in South Dakota as the Morea u
river. and as far west as the Devils
Tower in Wyoming, E. w. Speed says:
Cattle have never looked so well.
Grass is knee high all over the range,
and In parts that have not known such
feed for twenty years. Water is ple..-
ttful and beef is making rapidly" Mr..
Speed made the inspection in behalf
Of one of the banks of South Omaha.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-07-24
The MARKETS.
Sioux CITY Live stoek.

Sioux City, July 18.-Sioux City Stoci
Yards. ii ogs-Light and butcher, $o.2ou
$50; heavy, $5.G5G5.15.
Catt.e-Fat cows and heifers S2.5014,50.
stock COWS and heifers, $2.75Gt3.00; stock
ers and feeders, $2.75Gl3.S5; butcher steers
$4.O0GDo.00; yearlings and calves, $2.50dl3.I,
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Kansas CITY,

Kansas City, July 1S.--Cattle-Nat.vf
steers, $3.5045.20: Texans, s2,775a4lU: nas
tive cows and heifers I.75U425; stockel5
and feeders, S2.50ai4 49,; calves, 50. 0Ju5 70
western steers, $3b0Qi4.S0
Hogs-Buk OF sales, $5.35n SAC; heavT.
$5.3o@5.31; packers, $5.30a537i2; light, $a,.a
m5.45; pigs, $5.4Cdn5.45.
sheep-Muttons. sS.ooG4s5; lambs, So q.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-07-24
Abner Not Very Sick.

Somerset, Pa, July 17.--Abner Nc.
Kinley is not seriously i'll. He is able
to be out as usual today