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and the favorite system was progression,
40 / fancy the only reason he fixed any
limit was to break up the system players,
Farrell never dealt faro himself, but he
had two dealers who were called two OF
the best in the West. Don't ask me II they
III they did, they did it too oleverly for
me to detect them, and I have watched
them carefully more than once. but
crooked dealer always knows he ia being
watched, and If he can't fool sharper
man than the average player, you can't
call him slick. All know is that 1t was
a rare occurrence when the bank lost on
aBIt II there was a poker game going
on In the house, and there generally was
one every night, Farrell usually sat In II
the game was heavy enough to tempt him
He had been called one OF the best on the
river, and his reputation grew after ne
located In his own house.
sHe had been there perhaps half dozen
years, and l had come to know the place
I was in Cairo, though seldom played
more than five or ten dollars. But you
will do most anything for amusement
in Cairo, or at least ! would IN those days g.
or six years when dropped In one night
and saw that something unusual was going
on. looked on for a while, but all that
could tell certainly was that an unusually
large game Of poker was in progress;
Farrell was playing, as ! would have
expected him to be, and I recognized one
OF the other players a. professional from
Chicago, named George Carter, but the
other three were men whom had never
seen.
aOn the surface there was nothing to
excite special attention, but almost on the
moment entered the place was aware
OF q sort OF suppressed excitement that
had never observed in the house before.
even when the play was exceptionally
high So got near one OF the attendants
and asked him what was doing.
sHs told me that Carter bad come b town
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-06-05
MRS. PALMER ENGAGED.
Parisians Credit Rumor She Is to Wed
Prince of Monaco,

Paris, May 26.-Continental society con-
tinues to believe that Mrs. Potter Palmer
and the prince of Monaco are engaged to
be married. The ruler Of the little prin-
c.pality that embraces Monte Carlo is paw
ing the American widow conspicuous at
tentions whenever they meet, but the ru-
NOR emanates from his good friends here
Mrs. Palmer has magnificent estab-
lishment In Paris and is factor socially
The prince, although he processes no love
for Paris. has been here twice within two
months. and these sudden appearances
lend color to the reports, To his friends
the prince refers to Mr.. Palmer as the
most ting woman he ever knew
Mrs. Palmer has been widow for about
Two years and Is just emerging from
mourning. In her own right she is worth
Slo,oOo.0Oo. She is the aunt of the Princess
Cantacuzenc Of Russia and she is one Of
ene aew Chacagoans who have made any
impression in Newport society. Although
more than 81 years old, her influence is
5ul NJ, socially and IN other ways N
me prince Of Monaco has had two mat
srimonial misfortunes. His first wife was
Lady Mary Hamilton and this union was
olssolped by the court in Rome. His sec
ono wife was Miss Helen Heine, daughter
u ., g New Orleans banker. He divorced
ner N 1900, naming Isadore De Lara, the
Eng .sh musician. In Europe the prince
B q monaco bears an unsayory fame. N
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-06-05
INVESTIGATED The
SWITCH BOARD
Edward Rafferty, Is Now Suing
the City Of Madison
for $4,000.
KNOWS ALL ABOUTIT NOW
The Man Has Been in the Hospital Al!
Winter as Result of the Shock
and Thinks City Should Re-
imburse Him.

Madison, S. D, May Backward RAT
ferty has begun an action against this
city for damages in the amount Of S1O,-
600, for injuries sustained last October
In the city electric light plant. In
some unaccountable manner he ma
n1pulated the switches on the switch
board SO that he received the full force
of the current through his hands and
arms. The shock rendered him un-
conscious and he remained in that con-
diion some little time till the second
engineer arrived and freed him. He
was taken to the hospital where he
has received medical attention all Win
ter, but the use of his right hand and
arm is entirely lost, although not am
putated. In his complaint he alleges
that the electric apparatus was unsafe
and dangerous and holds the city re-
sponsible. Joseph Kirby of Sioux FANS
is his attorney.
Carpenters today began work on
o2-foot extension to DR.. Clough's hos
pital.
The State Homeopathic and Eclectic
Medical association is holding their an
nual meeting in this city at DR.. Daniels
office. Not many are in attendance on
account of rains, railroad washouts,
etc.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-06-05
STRUGGLE WITH MAD DOG
Z, Fearful Experience of a Mitchell, S. D.,
Man With an Afflicted Grey
| hound-The Man Won.

Mitchell, S. D., May 27.-About IL
o'clock Saturday night, Otto Hcut, in
the employ of the Chicago, Milwaukee
and ST. Paul, while on his way to his
home in the western portion Of this
city, was attacked by mad dog Of the
greyhound species and terribly LAGER
ated about the face.
He was walking along the railroad
track when the attack was made, and
for fully evenly minutes battled in the
dark with the savage bruit. The cries
of the unfortunate man could me
heard for blocks as the struggle con-
tinued.
Finally the animal was overpowered
and when help arrived it's throa was
cut and the struggle ceased.
The wounds were dressed by local
physicians and Mr.. Hout will leave to-
day for Chicago for treatment The
dog was seen on the streets Saturday
by number of people who now recall
Its strange actions and numerous at
tacks on other dogs which it happened
to meet.
AS a precautionary measure Mayor
Silsby will order dogs muzzled. It is
thought many dogs and at least two or
three cattle were bitten. Douglass
county has been having a serious time
with mad dogs and it is possible this
one came from that section. The peo-
pie are excited and a war will be
Waged on unmuzzled CANNES.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-06-05
HURON AGAIN NEXT YEAR.
Amateur Athletic Association Is Well
Pleased With Huron.

Huron, S D.. May 27.-That Huron
was chosen for the next annual meet
ing of the Intercollegiate amateur as
ISOLATION indicates that those interest
ed appreciate the fact that for such a
meeting no city in the state has better
facilities for the contamination of each
event on the program as we'll as for
the accommodation of the great crowd
that each year gathers to enjoy the
sports. The meet here last week was
a grand success, both in point Of at
tendance and financially. AS hereto
fore, teams from the state Agricultural
college at Broogins won the greatest
number Of points scoring 116, while the
Dakota university at Mitchell won 4S,
Redfield college 5, Yankton 3. Two
state records were broken; Boyd Of
Mitchell making broad jump Of q
feet inches, and Johnson of Bookings
breaking the record in the hammer
throw, the distance being 1923 feet 4
inches. Other splendid records were
made and each contestant felt proud
of the meet in general Referee Marks
Of Sioux City won favor and his de-
ctsions were accepted without bubble.
Altogether the meet was marked sue
cess and events for the 1904 meet will
be awaited with some Impotence. 1t
Is estimated that not less than 1000
people witnessed the events of the
closing day.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-06-05
IRISH LAD WINS.
aunfire Ends Second in the Grea,
Brooklyn Handicap in a Large
Field,

New York, May 3d. The Brooklyn
handicap was won by Irish Lad, Gun
Fire second and Heno third. Time
2:05 2-5.
Eighteen horses were scheduled to start
among them William G. Whitney's Gun
fire, who was the favorite with the gen.
sral public; Yard-arm, Blues, Injunction,
Colonel Bill and Articulate.
The Brooklyn handicap was the fourth
race on the program. 1t was for 3-year-
bids and upwards, sweepstakes 500 each,
with $10,0 900 added at the mile and a quar-
ter This year it was worth $4,000, of
which $4,000 goes to the winner.
Blues francesca, Himself, Royal Swift
and Mamboo were withdrawn. In the
ante-post betting Colonel Bill Rice was
to l, Herbert Odom 20 to 1, Bonnibert
McCue % to l, Articulate and Larson 10
to l, Heno and Minder 20 to 1, Igniter and
None Is to l, Dom Paul and pullman 10
to l, Gunfire and Burns to 1, Irish Lad
and Connell to l, Hunter, Raine and
Henderson 20 to l, Injunction and Waugh
10 to l.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-06-05

A remarkable engineering work has
recently been completed for furnishing
water to the Coolgardie and Kalgoorlie
districts. western Australia, where eS-
list what are said to be the richest
gold fields in the world. A dam 100
feet high has been built across the Hell
ena river, In the Green Mount range.
The reservoir thus formed is seven
miles long and will hold 4.oo0, 900 gallons.
1t is proposed to deliver from the reser-
voir TO kalgoorlie-32S miles away
100000 gallons OF fresh water daily.
To send this water through the 32S
miles of thirty-inch pipe it was neces-
sary to make a lift Of 2.750 feet by
means Of eight pumping stations, the
machinery for which cost $500. 900.
The pipe is laid In the ground along the
track of the railway except in crossing
the salt lakes enroute. where it is sup
ported on bridges. The total cost of
the work Is estimated to be not less
than S15,00o.000 while the expense OF
operating and the interest on money
borrowed Is 81, 750, 600 annually.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-06-05
GETS A UNIQUE COAT.
Explorer Peary Receivers Coat Los
with the GreeIy Exnedif;nn

Explorer Peary Receivers Coat Lost
with the Greedy Expedition.
Belle Fourche, s. D., May 90.
Douglas Kislingburys a business man
IN Belle Fourche, has recently re-
cetyed from Lieutenant r. e. Peary.
United States navy, an Indian work ed
coat and gun cover. that formerly be-
longed to Mr.. Kislingbury's father.
Lieutenant +. r. Kislingbury Of the
Eleventh infantry. United States army.
me articles were found by Lieutenant
Peary on his Arctic expedition. q
Lieutenant Kislingbury was a mem
Der OF the Greedy expedition in 1881.
ana was among the lost. Lieutenant
Peary found the articles at the most
northerly camp of the Greedy party.
The coat had been made for Lieut :
enant Kislingbury by native Esoui-
mo, Of seal. trimmed with the fur OF
the musk OK. The gun cover had been
presented to him by Sioux Chief
while the lieutenant was stationed NJ
Fort Custer. Mont. now a deserted
post. and they made him the recipient
Of numerous testimonials OF their
friendship. -
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-06-05
S. D. CROP BULLETIN.
Weather Has Been Warm and Rains
Were Frequent,

Huron, S. D., May 29.-The crop re-
| port for the past week says:
The temperature during the week av-
eraged somewhat above the normal
There were frequent rains the latter
part of the week. The amount of rain
fau was excessive in some extreme
southeastern counties, but elsewhere
generous to moderate, leaving the soil
generally amply moist, and some low
lands in the extreme southeastern
counties too wet and damage to crops
| thereon apprehended.
The rain was especially beneficial in
the middle and upper Missouri and
James river valleys, where at the close
OF the preceding week need of moisture
was becoming apparent.
On the whole. wheat, oats barley.
rye, speitz, and grasses made vigorous
and very satisfactory growth. Early
wheat. oats and barley are stooling
well. fall sown rye is beginning to head
and late sown grain is doing nicely
Seeding, except of flax and millet, Is
finished.
Corn planting was interrupted by the
rains, but on the whole 1t Is far adj
Fanced. The most material Interrupt
ton was on lowlands in the extreme
southeastern counties. which are very
wet. and some under water, due to ex-
cessive rains. Early corn is coming UP
generally, and on the whole indicates
| good stand.
Flax and millet seeding made favor
able progress the fore part of the week:
some early sown is up and looking
I well.
Potato planting is nearing compile
ton and the early planted are up and
generally making good growth.
Pasturage is much improved and the
condition of range live stock is stead
ny improving. The condition of al
ta!fa is very good generally.
There was some local hail. and ais,
some high wind, but no injury Of any
consequence to crops therefrom is re.
ported.
On the whole. the outlook for tree
fruits Is better than was expected aft
of April 20 :
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-06-05
RIOT AT JACKSON, KY.
Militia Has Battle with Mob That At
tacks the Jail.

Lawns StiS Sais
Jackson, KY. May 30.-There was g
night of horror here. and almost a
panic among the troops as we'll as the
people, when mob of hundreds
charged the county Jail; but the mob
was repulsed. Hundreds of shots were
fred during the night
1t Is impossible to get news Of the
attack or it's results. There is such !
reign of terror as to prevent securing
Of news or its transmission. 1t is not
denied, however. that there was an or
ganized effort on the part of the feud-
lists to take Curtis Jet and Tom White,
confined in the Jail awaiting hearing on
the charge of numbering Lawyer Mar
cum. Some say the object OF the at
tack was to lyRch them, While others
claim the purpose was to rescue the
prisoners.
A later report says: Early last even
ing body of about sixty armed men
was noticed in Jackson. At midnight
providers began to sneak across the
street from the bank south of the jail
The guards commanded them to halt
They refused and fired several Shots
The guards returned the fire. The
providers ran about 100 yards further
and fired again. The guards then
poured three volleys into them in rapid
succession. Bullet marks this morning
showed the firing was accurate and
bullets numerous, although no one was
hurt.
Jet and White were arraigned today
for the murder of Marcum and pleaded
not guilty. The trial was set for next
Monday.
Louisville, Ky, May ga jackson
special says: Firing by sentries late
last night upon three men who were ap-
proa ching the Jail caused much excite
ment here. The populace was aroused
and indiscriminate firing followed at in
tervals during the night. Nobody was
hurt as far as known
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-06-05
TO TAKE
A LONG JUNkET
South ,Dakotans Will Swing
Around a Big Circle
This Summer.
TO SALT LAKE AND DENVER
Trip Is Routed Via Sioux City, Council
Bluffs, Salt Lake, Denver, Black
Hills, Omaha, and Then Back
to the Best State on Earth.

Huron, S. D., May 27.-The South
Dakota press association at a confer
ence here of its officers, decided to have
an outing in September. The associa-
ton will assemble in Sioux City, then
so to Councir Bluffs and over the c. e.
and Q. route to Salt Lake City; thence
over the Denver and Rio Grande to
Denver, and from there to the Black
Hills. stopping in Omaha on the home
journey. 1t is thought that ten days
will be necessary to make the trip.
Those here at the conference were G.
F. Allen, president; Glen Farley, sec
rotary; W. c. Brown, H. c. Shober, j..
+. Halliday and Jno. Longstaff.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-06-05

Animals vary greatly in the length of
their lives. Elephants, eagles and par
rots may celebrate their hundredth
birthday, but our domesticated beasts
are thought to be aged when they have
reached quarter Of q hundred. A
horse Is old at twenty, a. donkey at
twenty-five and cat or dog at fifteen.
The span of existence allotted to insects
Is shorter still, the fly and the butter
fly commonly enjoying but one summer
OF vigorous life, and then being taken
OFF by the cold. if they are not previous
ly snapped up by bird.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-06-05
Inspect Reservoir System.

Belle Fourche, S. D., May 2s-G. G.
Dennis, general agent for the Northwest
ern, and Frank Peck, a member Of the
engineering corps, have completed an In
spection Of the Northwestern reservoirs
constructed along Indian creek north Of
Belle Fourche. several years ago for the
benefit Of beef herds. They have been
round IN good condition and will filled with
water. The railroad company contem-
plates extending it's reservoir system this
year. The scheme has proven success
full, in providing water for the beeves that
are brought to Belle Fourche for ship
ment. They accumulate the freshet wa
tiers in the spring and retain them
throughout the dryest months of summer
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-06-05

The only surviving member of Lord
Derby's adEinistra ton Is the Duke of
Rutland, who Is now in his S5th year.
AS Lord John Manners the duke
served two terms as postmaster gen.
eral. There is story to the effect that
In country postoffice the damsel in
charge treated Lord John very uncivilly
not being aware. of course, of his taen-
t,ty When her attitude became un-
bearahie the stranger handed in his
card, inscribed Manners and the hint
was both complete and immediate in its
effect
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-06-05
RELIANCE WINS AGAIN.
Constitution Is Forced to Drop Out 0
Today's Race by Accident.

Constitution Is Forced to Drop Out Of
Today's Race by Accident.
Matinicock Point, N. Y, May 2S.-Three
cup yachts, Reliance, Constitution and
Columbia, started today in the fourth pre-
liminary trials over the blencove course.
The wind at the start was south-south-
west blowing about ten or twelve knots
an hour. The course lay almost off the
wind; an n-mile reach, miles across the
sound and run home of II miles.
At the start there was a sharp contest
for position between Reliance and Consti-
tuition, Columbia keeping away and cross
Ing the line first. The official starting
time was:
Columbia-12:15:21.
Reliance-12:16:43.
Constitution-12:17:0
A half mile from the start Reliance anC
Constitution passed Columbia to wind
ward. Constitution had drawn up on Re-
lance until she was almost on her wealth
er quarter. The wind had dropped off to
about Z knots. At 1855 a schooner came
between the yachts and the observers on
shore. When she moved away Constitu-
ton had down her club top sails and was
heading for Huntington harbor. She APP
peared to have met with an accident. The
other yachts continued the race, and the
turning time at the first mark was:
Reliance 1925
Columbia TO-
The yachts turned the second mark:
Reliance rs.
Columbia-1:35:10.
Reliance won by minutes SO sec
onds, allowing l minute % seconds
which Columbia led Reliance at the
start.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-06-05
BooNEsTEEL's CARRIE NATION,
Carrie Pierce Goes After Sale onkeepers
in Earnest.

Bonesteel, s. D., May 2s.-Carrie
Pierce. wife of Bonesteel's defaulting CITY
marshal, sWore out a complaint yester-
day charging all saloon men and gam lers
with selling Intoxicating liquors to minors
were served by sheriff Taylor On sever
saloon men and they were taken before
Judge Worcester at Fairfax and upon mo-
ton of defsndant's attorney continn.
ance was granted until June 9. 1t IS re-.
ported upon reliable authority, that the
complaint was made by the Pierce
woman through Instructions received from
her husband whose wherea bouts are un-
known. for the purpose of extorting
blood money. The saloon men are a..
terrnined to fight the matter to the bitter
END, and there Is no telling where ths
matter Will end. Ess
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-06-05

The railway in Uganda is practically
finished. All the steel viaducts for the
roaa, including twenty-seven bridges,
rom the United States. have been COM
pleted, and there only remains the sub
shtution Of steel structures for few
small and unimportant temporary
bridges. Trading vessels are being
placed on Victoria Nyanza. At pres
ent there is a through train twice
weekly In each direction between Nom
oasa and Port Florence.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-06-05

English and American capitalists re-
Gently dispatched corps Of engineers
70 survey railway from Khartoum to
Adds. Abeba, and in June an expedi-
ton, spiendidly equipped by w. N.
Mcmillan of St Louis-acting in CO..
operation with agents OF the British
government-wili start for Abyssinia
TO descend the Blue Nile, in order to
test its value as a commercial water
way. ri
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-06-05
No Moro Races Today.

Paris. May So The second stretch in
the Paris-Madrid automobile race was
not started this morning. owing to the
lnterdiction OF the French and Spanish
governments. Many contestants with.
drew The injured persons are progress
ing favorably. N a 4 Z 800
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-06-05
Southern Cattle ARRIVING,

Belle Fourche, S. D., May 2S.-Southern
cattle are beginning to arrive at Belle
Fourche for the northern ranges. The
heaviest receivers are the Harris Franklin
Cattle company and the v cattle out
fit. The Frankl!ns have purchased be-
tween 5000 and 10000 head, principally in
Texas, some of which will begin to ar
rive in short time The v V outfit is
receiving cattle now, 1.152 head having
recently arrived. They were unloaded at
the Redwater pens here, and theE driven
onto the range to the north.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-06-05

Governor Bailey Of Kansas takes the
stand that as o rule one ought not to
aspire to Office until he has made some
neadway in the worlds material pros
perity and has something laid away for
rainy day. He points to the impos-
hhility OF ones saving money when
holding office and pictures the hard
ships that fall upon a multitude who
must inevitably yield their places In
the public service to somebody else.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-06-05
Tin Whistle Causes Death.

Arlington. s. D., May 2S.-The q
year-old son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Adam
Royhl died as the result of swallowing
tin whistle. It was about the size of
quarter and was too large to make it's
way to the stomach, lodging just below
the top of the sternum. He was taken
to Bookings and two operations were
performed, but the little fellow devel-
oped blood poisoning and died in his
mothers arms.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-06-05

The japanese tradesmen of Toxic are
becoming very fond Of hanging out
English signs. In one street appears
the notice: Restaurant shop; Europ-
can nourishtng cakes" Another shop
keeper has In large letters over his
doorway the words: photographs
executed. The principal barber of the
town calls himself headcutter." and
has taken to wearing long white gown
Of approved nightshirt pattern.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-06-05
SIR THOMAS SAILS.

Quite Young Navy Coming Over to
Fail to Get Americas Cup.
Gourock, May 30.-Sir Thomas Lip
toms fiotilla consisting of Shamrock
Ill, Shamrock T., the steam yacht
Erin, an ocean tug and cruiser, whose
combined crews numbered ITO men,
sailed from here for Sandy Hook at
o'clock this afternoon. Great crowds of
people babe them farewell.