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The Washington times., 1903-10-13
GOOD VAUDEVILLE BILL
At CHASE'S OPERA HOUSE
Hyde's Comedians Present Series of
Amusing Specialties.

Large audiences greeted Hyde's COM
edfans yesterday afternoon and even
Ing at Chases. and were enthusia site In
their applause of the company. The
Piccolo Midgets. in their amusing Sal
walton Army songs and skillful aero
battle feats. were special favorites with
yesterdays audiences
Paul Kleist was well received in an
original take OF on black art. combined
with musical specialties. The four Nor
tons did some clever dancing and sing
ing and sang and joked their way into
the good graces of the audiences.
Hill and Whitaker did some good
banjo playing, and sang a number of
songs In an artistic manner. Cole and
warner. brewers OF Germany comedy. %
aid conventional turn. The four HALO
ways. tight wire walking. and Ben
nett and Young, pictorial balladists fur
hish the concluding numbers Of The nro-
gram.
The Washington times., 1903-10-13
Convention Business.

Private dispatches from New Orleans
say that the convention now being held
there by the general passenger and tick
ct agents of the railroads of the United
States and Canada Is the largest gath
ering Of the kind ever held. There are
more than a thousand agents present
Organization was perfected yesterday
and today papers on various subjects
are being read A number of important
matters are to be taken uD for joint
action, one Of them being the mileage
question and another scalDing. General
Passenger Agent S. H. HardWIck OF the
Southern Railroad, IS the only Washing
ton man present lie IS TO read a paper
on general traffic The convention is 10
remain in session until Thursday
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Coal Prices.

The operators OF the bituminous coal
mines are having troubles as well as
those of the anthracite fields who are
attempting To curtail outputs. 1t is said
the soft coal trade is demoralized, and
is foolish to longer attempt to maintain
the prices established last April. in view
of the fact that some operators have
been openly cutting under those prices
for months. while those who have at
tempted TO adhere TO the prices have
seen their trade gradually drifting away
from them. To preserve their trade the
principal operators of the above-named
regions have had under consideration for
a week or more the question of reducing
the present circular price of 1875. f. o. b.,
Norfolk. TO 81. IS. and an announcement
to that effect IS likely to be made any
day. The only drawback. apparently. 10
The Washington times., 1903-10-13
Seaboard Rumors.

The reports that the Goulds have
bought a large block of Seaboard Air
Line stock with a view Of obtaining con-
troll of the system will not die. Since
the firms Of J. William Middendorf d
Co., of Baltimore. and John l.. VIII
liams & Sons. of Richmond, became
involved financially, there have been
many rumors In circulation. but all have
gone the way of rumors except the one
about the Goulds. The basis OF the
rumor is the mystery surrounding the
identity of the person or persons who
bought nearly soc. 600 worth of stock In
ore lump. and a number of smaller lots
at various times. Because of their
troubles Middendorf and Williams were
compelled TO sell this stock. and no one
can tell just who bought il.
There is no one in Washington who
can do more than express the belief that
the GOulds bought the stock, while on
the other hand there are those who say
II went to the Rock Island and Frisco
systems. which desire TO obtain abso-
lutte control Of the property. instead of
continuing the present traffic arrange
ments.
Another reason for the Goulds to be
brought into the matter Is the coming
of the Wabash into the East, and the
knowledge that some day the system Is
10 build into Washington. Since the in
vasion Of the East. there has not been
any railroad deal contaminated but what
the GOulds have been mentioned at some
part of the proceedings as being inter-
ested, though they had nothing to do
with the matter.
This may be true of the Seaboard sale
and again 1t may be that the GOulds
really have bought the stock to obtain
control and make connections with their
system, which now terminates in New
Orleans. The only man who can make
positive statements In the matter is
George Gould, and correspondents in
New York say that he will not talk
about It.
The Washington times., 1903-10-13
ANNIE WARD TIFFANY
STAR At THE ACADEMY
Shadows of Great City" Interests q
Large Audience.

Melocrama Of the heroic type is pra
-ehted at the Academy Of Music this
week IN the form of a fve-act plav on
uled shadows Of a Great CITY. The
initial performance of the enlargement
drew a large audience 10 the playbo,,se
-sst evening. and the production was
zen received.
The story depicted in the play proved
-Atfemeiy interesting 10 the audience
with an evenly balanced cast. com
mendable scenic properties. and an in
teresting plot, the piece runs smoothly.
and holds the sympathies OF the on
lockers. Thrilling rescues. villainous
acts. and love-u.aking under difficulties
n course. predominant but these fac
tors constitute the story itself.
The cast is headed by Annie Ward
Tiffany In her portrayal OF the role of
Biddie Roman. brawny, tender
hearted Irish woman. The character
calls for an intermingIing of pathos and
humor. and in supplying these requI-
sites Miss Tiffany IS not found wanting.
An interesting portrayal OF the juve-
nile heroine part is given by Carlotta
SUant 4. L. Jarrett created a favor
able impression as Tom Cooper. her
sailor sweetheart Edwin r. Tilton ap.
Dearcd TO great advantage IA present
ing the character Of the villain. while
Thomas Meegan and RUSSELL Barrett
were also well received
4 clever bit Of scenic production Is
shown I'm the second act A view is
given Of the rocks IN the swirling wat
ers Of Hell Gate. with the lights Of
New York as background
The Washington times., 1903-10-13
This Week Offerings at the Theaters
Bertha Galland Charming
as Paul KeSter'S DOrothu

Undue it with life. To this Miss Cal
land is abundantly equal 1t is, after
all, only the employment of one phase
OF the talent which stamped her Juliet
as dramatic sensation. And for those
who did not enjoy the fun display Of
her abilities in this latter roIe-they
were, unhappily, multitude-this per-
Torrance OF Dorothy will sufficiently
reward all the attention they can give
it,
Historic Figures Well Drawn.
Around Miss GalIand. accredited with
lesser undertakings, but Of almost equal
prominence in the picture, are May Rob
son, who contributes a striking embodi-
ment of Queen Elizabeth: Isabel Rich
ards, who portrays the unhappy Mary.
Queen of Scots; Kate Denim Wilson,
who acts with intelligence a character
rarely done well ON the stage and never
appreciated: Frank Losee William Lew
ers. and George lie Soir. who appear as
the three male persons most important
TO the plot. These are the most notable
figures in a large cast distinguished as
has been said, for most happy unity.
The others are of almost the same high
grade 1t is assuredly a company Of ex-
traordinary character.
The investiture deserves equal notice
Satins. brocades, velvets, and tapestries
abound. The eye turns with growing
pleasure first on view Of one of Eng
lands characteristic Gothic castles. then
on two ornate interior scenes of the
same fine style, and then again on the
exterior view which at first gives so
much pleasure. Each Of these scenes is
a goodly sight and no insult to the In
telligence.
So it is that the production is a con-
sistent pleasure. 1t deals with an alb
sorbing story laid in a picturesque and
romantic age 1t displays q young and
beautiful actress in a character of de-
cided interest and womanly quality. II
enlists the services OF a remarkable
company of players. 1t discloses four
scenes Of historical significance and ar
tistic merit. 1t is from every point of
view a true delight. But it must yet
leave Miss Gallands well-wishers impa-
tent for her appearance in a role more
worthy OF her great dramatic endow-
ment and more valuable TO her reputa-
ton. A. D. a.
The Washington times., 1903-10-13
hELODRAMA At EMPIRE
PROVES A SUCCESS
"a Fight for Millions" by Malcolm
Davis, the Play.

"A Fight for Millions" made a decided
hit before fair-sized house at the EN-
pire Theater last night The play Is a
comedy drama OF New York life. from
the pen of Malcolm Davis. and was pre-
scented by an excellent company
The plot deals with the murder OF a
millionaire. which Tom Manly, a young
inventor, who is in love with the mil
honaire's daughter, is convicted. but In
the end escapes the Vaccinations of the
rival lover, Richard Dudley, who com
mitted the crime. John J. Dempsey, as
Willie Neverwash. furnished good
comedy.
The Washington times., 1903-10-13
Norfolk and Western Plans.

1t was said today that the plans of the
Norfolk and Western 70 build into
Washington have not by any means
been abandoned. According TO state
raents from an authoritative source the
officers or the system expect TO have
their trains running into the I Mon Sta
zion when that edifice is completed. The
proposed line from Front Royal is the
one the directors and President Johnson
are adhering TO. and there is hardly
any doubt but that the railroad will
come into Washington that way. Mat
ters have. however, been postponed un-
til the company has completed the pur-
chase of the several small lines in West
Virginia, for which IL has been nego-
ciating. 1t is said that the sale Of these
roads was made in a hurry, the Norfolk
and Western being compelled 70 take
them at once. or allow them to 90 TO an
other system. The necessity OF acting
quickly is given as the reason for the
temporary abandonment of the plans TO
build into Washington.
The Washington times., 1903-10-13
SCHOOL PLANS coMMENDED.

The Commissioners have received "a
copy OF resolutions passed recently by
the Columbia Heights Citizens Asso-
station. approving certain recommends
tons made by the Superintendent o.
Schools looking toward the establish.
ment Of high school and norma.
school north Of Florida Avenue. The
association pledges it's support to the
recommendation. The Commissioners
have noted the communication
The Washington times., 1903-10-13
Mr.. LETTER NOT STAGING
A SCENE IN THE PIT"
Had Never Even Heard of the Play Be-
fore Story Was Published.

The Times is authorized to deny the
story, apparently circulated by press
agents for Characteristic purposes that
Joseph Letter is experimenting the
staging of scene in the new play.
The Pit" Mr.. Letter had never even
heard Of the play or its staging
The Washington times., 1903-10-13
NEWS OF RAILROADS
AND OF RAILROAD MEN

putting this reduction into immediate
effect is said 10 be the attitude OF the
Georges Greek people, who have 50 far
declined TO give their assent TO the
movement. due. probably. to the fact
that owing to the extra quality of their
coal they have had less difficulty in Sc
curing the circular price than some of
the others.
While the reduction as contemplated
represents a matter Of GO cents a ton,
the proposed new circular, IL was eX-
pldined yesterday. would mean an ac-
tual reduction from present selling prices
OF some Goals of but from 10 to . cents.
The Washington times., 1903-10-13
Filtration Plant Work.

Lieut.. Col A. " Miller, in charge Of the
Washington Aqueiuct. has been granted perInis-
sion by the Commissioners TO construct a rail
road track across First Street at Detroit Street,
TO be used in connection with the work on the
filtration plant
The Washington times., 1903-10-13

Private z. R. Martin. Of the Police Depart
ment. has been found guilty by the trial board
for disobedience Of orders in non-payment Of
debt Martin must pay the amount within ten
days or be removed from the force.
The Washington times., 1903-10-13
LOCAL MENTION.
Lowest Prices on Blinds.
Barker's. Gao New York ave.
Cnnfned to rs Homo.

Gen. Jose NJ. Hernandez. Venezuelan min
lister, is confined to his room from the III
effects Of an operation on his eyes.
The Washington times., 1903-10-13
Reioins the Force

By order Of the Commissioners, H. P. Boza
has been reinstated special street crossing
policeman. a position which he resigned less
than a week ago.
The Washington times., 1903-10-13

Superintendent Of Construction Dod-
son. OF the Southern. was in the city
Yesterday He said the double tracking
had been rushed faster than ever ne
had expected IL could be, thus making
Il certain that the line between WASH
II gton and Orange Is going TO be in
operation by January J.
The Washington times., 1903-10-13
M1psHIPMAN RESIGNS.

Midshfpman r. A Spare. OF Massa-
chusetts. has resigned from the Naval
Academy, because OF physical dlsqual-
ficatfons. His resignation has been as-
ceDted-
The Washington times., 1903-10-13
Personals.

Assistant General Passenger Agent w
s. Bronson, Of the Chesap eake and Ohio.
has issued some new literature concern
Ing Hot Springs. Va He says the traffic
TO that resort this season has been
heavier than ever before.
The Washington times., 1903-10-13

All Kinds Of Iron and Wire Work
W H. Aldridee. 20 ST ne Phone 9O7 n
The Washington times., 1903-10-13
KerOsene on, IOc.; GasOlIne, &c PEE Gal

each We furnish the cans free Drop postal
phone East 64s Home Safety Oh Delivery.
Half and SIS sw
The Washington times., 1903-10-13

Detective Bernan last night arrested Walter
johnson, twelve years old, and Sebastian
Geraurd, thirteen years old. on their arrival
in this city. on a runaway visit FROM their
homes in Philadelphia Something in the man.
ner OF the boys attracted the attention Of the
detective who not long in learning that
they were without parental authority. After
night at the House Of Detention they were sent
home
The Washington times., 1903-10-13
Must Paw on Dan.

IS Per Cent Palm Sale at Blackistone's
Finest Specimens only. Fourteenth and Il.
The Washington times., 1903-10-13

Genuine S., So, ard 81 Sample Shoes,
Three hundred styles at s2-s5- Keene's shoe
Store. Dos G. Street northwest
The Washington times., 1903-10-13

Our Welsbach Department Is Complete.
GIG 12th-C- A. MuddiEnan co.-l2O4 g.
The Washington times., 1903-10-13
Flowers Arranged for Weddings

At Skaters. Ilth and l. III Pa. ave
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-08-14

greatest possible benefit to the
practical farmers.
The farmers of this state are
rearing boys and girls who will
take up the work of farming. 1t is
to their interest that their sons and
daughters should unite with their
personal experience on the farm all
the knowledge which the agricul-
tural college can give. 1t is of the
utmost Importance that they should
all acquire as high an education as
possible, but that while they are
studying the higher branches they
should not fail to secure constant
increase of knowledge along the
line where their life work lies.
The Argus-Leader desires to call
the especial attention of the farm
ers of South Dakota to this great
school. They have hitherto neg,
lected their opportunities. They
have failed to take advantage O
the bounty of the state. We trus'
that they will close their eyes nc
longer We trust that they viii
the coming year swell the classe:
to several times their present size
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NOTICE OF SALE.

Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day ,f
August 1903 between the hours OF 8 O'CLOCK IN
the forenoon and two O'Clock in the afternoon
at the front door of the Post Office in the tow,
to the highest bidder for cash all OF the personal
and part OF the real est te OF the estate OF Ed
ward G. Sherman, deceased, and more particu
larry described as follows, to wit: Ali Of The
the Alabama Lode Mining Claim, situated near
the town Of Keystone, in the Keystone Mining
District PEN ingt on County, S D. and bounded
east by the Pacific Lode; also one frame house
II by 22 feet with addition IL to 18 feet, situat
ed on lot No 26, block No II OF the Harvey
addition to the townsite OF keystone, s. n
also all the personal property Of SAID estate
consisting mainly of household goods, tailor's
stock III trade and equipment.
Dated at Rapid City, s. d., this 9th day OF
July; 1903. ERNEST SCHLEuNING.
BANGS BANGS, Admins traitor
Zip July BID Attorneys.
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John Edwards, Smlthville, ). d.
-1ar+ s;da Ell left shoulder FEE right shout
Els cattle. EM OF horses. "a der horses.
Range on Deep creek
NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT OF
FINAL ACCOUNT.

State of South DAKOTA, County OF Pennulg-
ton. in County Court. Hon James lioyd; uase.
In Il matter of the estate OF Johh lhoihP-
sen. deceased .. ,,,,
Notice is herby given that Joseph i,era nleau'
administrator OF The estate OF John Thompson,
deceased, has this day filed with TINS court ms
final account, with petition for the settlement
and allowance thereof and for the distributor
of said estate and that Wednesday, the iZth
day OF August, 1908 AT 10 O'Clock III the lore
noon of said day, at the office OF James Boyd,
County Judge in the Pennington Cou lty BANK
building, Rapid City, South Da kota, has been
duly appointed as the time and place ioI 1n ne
said petition for distribution, when and where
any person interested i'll said estate may APP
pear and file his exceptions in writing and con
test the allowance OF said account or peIltioli,
Done at RAPID City, S. D., Tins 2Sth day OF
July, 1908. 1,,ana
Attest JAMES BOYD JUICY.
j. S. GANTZ Clerk.
F. l. July 31st, l. BANGS y BANGS,
Attorneys.
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Summons.

State OF South Dakota. GO
County of Pennington
In Circuit Cuurt, seventh judicial
Circuit.
Mile Horton, Plaintiff.
VS.,
William Horton, Defendant.
The State of South Dakota sends
greeting to the above named de1eud-
ant:
You are hereby summoned and re-
quired to answer the complaint OF the
apoye named plaintiff in this acJion
which will be filed in the Office of the
clerk of the Circuit Court within and for
Pennington county, at Rlpld CIV,
South Oak, and to serve copy OF your
answer upon the subscriber at his law
Office in the city of Rapid City, South
Dakota, within thirty days after the
service of this summons on you, ex-
elusive of the day Of such service, and
in case of your failure to answer the
complaint within that time the plain
tiff will apply to the Court for the re-
lief demanded in the complaint.
Dated at Rapid City, South Dakota,
this End day of July A. d., 1903
Chauncy L. Wood,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
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FINE CABLE PIANO and
$50 IN GOLD GIVEN
AWAY,
A Straight Prize Giving Contest with
no Unfair Features.

Here is the biggest, best and suuar-
est prize-giving contest ever conducted
in Rapid City-a magnificent S4OO. OC
Hobal M. Gable piaLo and $4,000 in
gold given away absolutely free. Fol
lowing are the conditions of this inter.
esting contest:
On November 5, 1908, the Merchants
Protective Association OF Rapid City
will give one of the famous Hobart Nj
Cable standard S400 pianos TO the
church, lodge or other organization re.
celyjng the largest number of votes uI
to that date, and $4,000 in geld to the
one receiving the second largest mum.
Der OF votes. Tick. Is, or votes, are
now being given free with every TEN
CENT cash purchase at the store of the
merchants named below. You are en-.
titled to one vote for every ten cents
you expend. The ballot box is 10 .ated
at the store of the Tom Sweeney Hard.
ware Co., where all votes must be de.
posted. This beautiful piano can be
seen at the department. store of the
Lathrop- Reeves Mercantile Co.
The votes are counted every week
bv an Impartial committee of three re-
spOnsible men from three prominent
organizations OF the town. and the
standing of all con testants will be pub
lished in The UNION every FRIDAY
Unlike other contests of this nature
necessary precautions have been taker
to prevent all unfair issuing of tickets
and und unfair voting. Every organi
cation entering this contest is assured
an honest vote and fair count.
The following husinass man orc nou
issuing tickets in this contest;
Hardware-Tom Sweeney Hardware
Company.
Drugs-C. D. Matteson.
Grocery and Bakery-H. w. Jone;
81 Co.
Dry Goods and clothing-L, Morris
Co.
Millinery and Ladies' Furnishings
Mrs. ida Hall.
Dry Goods and Groceries
Bros.
Groceries,. A. C. Siedenberg.
Cigars and Tobacco Ed. Selwinder
Confectionery and StationeryH. C.
Cambria
Meat Market Chas. Schuster.
Drngs-Jo hn Young.
Groceries Henry Grocery Co.
Ladies' Furnishings Owens & Glen
ems.
Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes, Clothing
9 n d Furnishings Lathrop Reeves
Mercantile 10.
Book, Job and Commercial Printing.
Art. w. Grid.
Meat Market--A A.. Mallow,
Furniture !. a. Behrens.
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ever experienced. While Pierre
has proven herself to be of
formidable candidate, she has now
pitted against her city which will
give her a battle harder than she
ever before received. Should the
Great Northern build to Mitchell,
shortening the distance to forty
miles, the people of this section of
the state would have accessibility
to the capital, should it be located
at Mitchell; while Pierre, 20 miles
distant, has the poor railway faci-
lities which was the cause of keep.
ing alive the question whether the
people Of Beadle county will agree
to any great extent upon any one
town. RALPH w. WHEELoCK.
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The United States postoffice
department has issued the follow
lag statement: "There seems to
be wide misunderstanding as to
the present attitude of the depart.
ment regarding rural free delivery.
The statement has been published
quite generally, particularly IN the
west, that rural routes that do not
handle 5000 pieces of mail per
month and supply 100 families are
to be discontinued. 1t is not the
purpose of the department &c
disturb routes already established
unless they are manifestly necess.
airy. There are now on file a,
the department petitions for more
routes that will supply more thar
100 families than can be establish.
ed with the present appropriation.
MS Delng the case, the depart
ment does not feel it wise, equitab.
lie or just to establish a route sup.
plying less than 100 families to the
exclusion of routes that will sup.
ply more than 100 families, the
greatest good to the greatest mum.
Der being the fundamental primer,
pie upon which rural free delivery
is being established. AS long as al
the routes asked for cannot be es
tablished because of the lack O
sufficient money, the routes tina
will supply the greater number o
families should certainly have pref
erence."
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Summons.


State of South Dakota
County of Pennington
In Circuit Court, Seventh Judicial
Circuit.
Mary Alice Twigg, Plaintiff,
vs..
Celonius Huntly Twigg, Defendant.
The State of South Dakota sends
greeting to the above named defend
ant.
You are hereby summoned and re.
quired to answer the complaint of the
above named plaintiff in this action,
which will be filed in the Office of the
Clerk of the Circuit Court within and
for said Pennington County at Rapid
City, South Dakota, and to serve a
copy of your answer upon the subscrib-
er at his Office in the City of Rapid City
South Dakota, within thirty days after
the service of this summons upon you,
exclusive of the day of such service,
and if you fail to answer the complaint
within that time, the plaintiff will APP
ply to the Court for the relief demand.
ed in the complaint, besides costs,
Dated at Rapid City, South Dakota
this End day of July A. d. 1903
Chauncey L. Wood,
Attorney for Plaintiff.