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The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-12-30
1R. COUCH CONES
WORK TO COMMENCE ON THE
ROAD NEXT MONTH.
ENGINEERS NOW IN the FIELD
The Last Court Tangle Has Been
Unraveled and the Legal
Path is Clear.

G. D. Crouch. who is at the head
of the new Missouri River and North
Western railroad company arrived
in this city Wednesday.
Mr.. Crouch has eSta olished head
quarters in the rooms OF the Crouch
Construction Company in the Penn
ington block and is busy arranging
details of estimates etc. Mr.. Tucker
chief engineer Of the road is now on
the ground with the contractors
going over the right Of way and re
ceiving bids on grading, ties, bridges,
stone work, ETC. Actual work will
commence early next month and Mr..
Crouch says that the entire work
will be completed by early spring
Without the loud beating of
drums, the whoop of the excited
citizen, the net work OF red tape that
has marked the progress of this road
heretofore, Mr.. Crouch FASTENED
with the work OF getting clear
little to the right of way o: the old
company. The matter was carried
through our Circuit court, appealed
- the Supreme court OF the state
and the holdings of our court sus
tanned. Thorough business methods
have thrashed the uestions, detri
mental to the building of the road
through and through the courts ant
there are no further legal compiled
tons Chat ,ill interfere. After Mr.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-12-30
However, the finding of shackles on
Whites dead body indicates an un-
necessarily harsh treatment of priso-
ners while confined in dungeon.


Whites dead body indicates an un-
necessarily harsh treatment of priso-
ners while confined in dungeon.
We find that in the whole treat
ment OF this man White species OF
brutality was practiced that is an
outrage upon our civilization, and if
strict justice should be done, those
participating in it would themselves
be behind prison bars. 1t was not
enough that this prisoner should be
shot down to enforce obedience, but
after he was down, he was dubbed
by the deputy warden, handcuffed,
and without any examination as to
the character OF his wound, placed in
a dungeon to die, without the conso-
lation of priest or friend. Such an
atrocious, cold-blooded proceeding
has no parallel in prison management
in America, and brands every man
connected with the act craven cow
ard, and not possessed of grain Of
humanity. In our opinion no words
of condemnation or censure can be
commensurate with the offense.
In veiw Of existing conditions we
would recommend, that as far as pos
sible the penal institutions of the
state be taken out of politics, that at
least one first-c'ass prison man be
employed in each OF the institutions;
that different system be employed
for the appointment of subordinates
and guards, more on the order of civ
il service appointments, where com
potency, ability and general fitness
for the position count for more than
the number of votes the appointee
can control.
We most respectfully recommend
that the legislature make such an ap
preparation for the purpose as will
enable the board of charities and cor
rections to establish a manufactory
at the penitentiary that will enable
the officers to work the prisoners dur
ing inclement weather, as in our op.
inion, constant employment is neces
sary for the good of the prisoner.
condition, both physical and menta
and will aid the officers very materi
ally in enforcing good discipline
From the standpoint of humanit,
this should be done even if tn,
amount required raise the appropria
!! ton beyond a reasonable limit.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-12-30

Rena A. Versey, ct al, vs.. Com
mercial Union Insurance Company
of London, appellant, affirmed.
Lewis Glenovitch VS.. George L
Collins, ct al, appellants, Lawrence,
affirmed.
j. ]. Weller VS.. II. A 1. Hildebrand,
Codington, affirmed.
John Barron VS.. Seth r., Smith
appellant, Lawrence, affirmed.
George w. Brady, appellant, VS.
Samuel Shirley, ct al, Fall River,
affirmed:
Frank A. Morris VS.. Andrew
Reigel, Beadle, affirmed.
Mary A. Thomas VS.. Nelson vii
cox, ct al, appellants, Roberts, az
firmed.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-12-30
PEN. IS ROTTEN.
Grind Jury Finds Awful Conditions
at the Penitentiary.

Probably the most sensational
verdict ever reached by grand
jury in this state was handed in to
Judge Jones Of the Second Circuit
this week at Sioux Falls after an in
vestigation of the recent killing of a
prisoner by the name of White at
the state pee ;tentiary. The inve- IT,
cation ditcloses an awful condition
OF affairs there which the jury does
not attempt to white wash q par
tical, The verdict is follows:
"We, the grand jury of Minnehaha
county, South Dakota, having had
brought before US the matter and
manner Of the killing of one Robert
White. prisoner at the state peni
Tertiary in this city, by one Frank
Hogan, guard at the said peniten-
tiary, do most respectfully submit
the following statement and recon-
mendations, and ask that after hav-
ing given them such consideration as
in your judgement they deserve, you
will call them to the attention of the
governor OF the state, aud that you
request him to call such portions as
he may see fit to the attention of the
honorable state legislature which
holds its session the present winter.
eve find that no adequate mea.
sures have been taken by the manage
ment to suppress an uprising of the
prisoners, or to enforce discipline in
extreme cases, except resort to Ere
arms. The prison seems to have
been governed by fear and torture
rather than by the modern, humane
methods ofgoverning convicts. The
frequent notations in the prison rec
ords, "Shackled to the side wall, ;
and Hung up by the wrists" indi
Gates forms Of punishment that II
our opinion have no place in the
present enlightened century. W.
understand that the last mentioned
form Of punishment is not often re-
sorted to by the present warden
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-12-30
Shooting at Hill City.

A Shooting occurred at Hill City on
Saturday morning at o'clock which
is considerable of a mystery. Doug
las Cassler was standing in front Of
a saloon when some miscreant across
the street in the shadow OF a build
ing opened fire on him with d revol
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-12-30

We are still out a few head OF cattle:
branded REED on right side or q II on
LETT hip, or both. II any are hanging
round your place please drop us a card.
Rocky Glen Ranch, Box 50, Rapid
City, S. D.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-12-30

punctual in business, while both he
and his wife are both kind and at
fectionate to the poor and afflicted.
RICHARD JOHNSON
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-12-30
Don't Mait /!

Consignment Of overcoats that
must be sold Jan. lstor returned
at Chase's where they sell cheap.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-12-30
Invoice Sale!

IT IS EASIER to count cash than to measure goods,
more satisfactory to have the money ready for spring
purchases when invoice than broken lots, short
ends, remnants of years business.
our EFFORTS from until Jan, 81, 1906 the
day finish invoice will be to clear stock of all
broken lots and such goods will not be continued
the coming year.
YOUR CHANCE to winter goods at away
down prices is right now Our desire for the ready
cash will regulate the cost to you than the
price we paid
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-06-23
Flannel Department


15c Woodlawn Cheviot Waistings at,
yard 61C
15c Red Stag Zephyrs Bingham at,
yard, Tic
1Oc Cream Shaker Flannel, yard 615c
10c Fancy Stripe Bed Ticking, at,
yard SC
SOC A White Wool Flannel. yard 15c
BED SPREADS = S2.25 Colored
Fringed Bed Spead, something similar
to a Marseilles, but not so heavy. This
is very pretty spread and will wear
and hold its color to the last. Comes in
Rose and Pink. Heavy knotted Fringe
extra large. Each Sa25
$3.50 extra heavy White Bed Spreads
Marselles pattern, full size, each Csc
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-06-23
Silks for Shirt Waist
Suits

A superb collection In which
any taste can be suited, not a
piece worth less than Sl.o0 or
81. 2 .......................occ
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-06-23

Black Taffeta, 10 inches wide,
from Julliard, worth Soc, on
safe ........... $50
Black Taffeta, "a inches vide
rom Julliard, worth S1.U0, or
SAFE ...-........ oSS
Black Tafeta, n inches wide
from Juiliard, worth 81 .25, or
Sale ..-. ..-..-.. -. .-....75'
Black Taffeta, SO inches wid'
from Juliiard, worth $f.50, OF
SAFE ..-..-. ........... .O5'
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-06-23

Black Grenadines, A Inches
wide, from Julliard, 20 differ
emit styles in stripes, actually
worth Sl.25, SIS and s1.75, on
sale at ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
New arrivals In silks for
shirt waist suits. Past few
days have brought In 10 sep
arate shipments OF these bcau-
ii.ul silks so popular or suits
all go on sale at two prices
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-06-23
Money Savers Are Money Makers.
FURNITURE CLEARING SALE

Our Immense furniture stock
must be- greatly reduced before
july Ist and to do 50 we are max.
ing bedrock prices for the next
few days.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-19
GERMAN PRINCES ILLNESS.
imperial Household Concerned Over
 Health of Prince Henry's Son.

imperial Household Concerned Over
 Health of Prince Henry's Son. Berlin. Feb. 2S.-The imperial house. hold is much concerned regarding the illness of little Prince Henry, the third son Of Admiral Prince Henry of Prus- sia, brother of Emperor William.
 Several weeks ago the children of Prince Henry were playing railroad" in the nursery. They had arranged a line of chairs to represent a bridge, and the little prince, who is four years old. jumped up on one of them. The chair fell over and the little princes head was brought in violent contact with the sharp edge of piece of furni- ture.
 The child's parents. who spent week Tor so in Berlin after the birthday of Emperor William, were summoned to Kiel immediately after the accident The reports of the child's condition up to two days ago were reassuring, but the bulletin issued to-day said the prince was unconscious part of the time. The first diagnosis of the case was concussion of the brain.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-19

dered by the admiralty four years ago at an expense of s22. .50O. .00O. These are s.id to be the most modern and most powerful guns in existence in any navy. and they are capable of throwing an aimed shot accurately a distance of 15,- 900 yards.
 Similar reports of military activity are received from other countries. For instance. even Spain is preparing for possibilities. The Spanish minister of war informed a newspaper man yester- day that he was mobilizing the military forces at his disposal, and said
 Although the Russo-Japanese dis pute does not concern us. we must be prepared for all eventualities. Patriot ism, however. demands that we keep silent regarding the points Spain must fortify.''
 According to the Tokio correspondent of the Daily Mail the emperor of Japan has declared his intention of giving the treasures of the palace to the Bank of Japan for the purposes of the war fund
 Other despatches from Tokio confirm the great success of the internal war loan.
 In despatch from Nagasaki a cor respondent of the Daily Telegraph says all the Russian passengers who were on the captured steamer Japan have been released on parole.
 The correspondents of the Times and the Daily Telegraph at Tokio unite in announcing the resumption of the Jap anese coasting trade, and confirm pre- vious reports that the Russian cruiser Boyarin was sunk during the attack on Port Arthur of February 14. Some cor respondents say the warship in question was the cruiser Bayan and not the l Boyarin.
 Full accounts of the firing by Russian ships on the British steamer Hsi-Ping at Port Arthur show that the Russians ordered the Hsi-Ping, together with the British steamer Ching Ping and the German steamer Pronto to extinguish their lights and fire. Russian warships then arrived, and, finding three vessels in the roadstead without lights, they began firing at them. The Pronto re- ceived most of the shots The forts then began firing and the utmost con- l fusion prevailed.
 A military correspondent of the Times asks whether the Russian proc lamation portends a repetion of Rus sia's policy of 1912 and the waging of a war of exhaustion. He thinks that this proclamation can have no other mean l ing, unless it was concocted deliberate ly for deception. or written with the knowledge that the Manchurian rail- | ir o1~ Ix, tl~;r seems madness the correspondent continues, because if the Russian army stood still while Japan was re- ducing the two great fortresses at Port Arthur and Vladivostok, Russia would become the laughing stock of Europe and the mock of Asia
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-19
COLLEGE BUILDINGS BURNED.
Young Women Escape and Save Most of
 Their Effects,

Charlotte, N. C., Feb. 1S.--The Greens boro Female college buildings at Greensboro, N. C., were destroyed by fire early to-day. There were ninety inmates, including the faculty, all of whom escaped and saved most of their effects The fire originated back of the sleeping rooms in the same locality in which fire was discovered two weeks ago. student was awakened by the smoke and gave the alarm. The fire department found the fire beyond con- trol when it reached there. The col- lege property was transferred last week to the two Methodist conferences of the state. It had bonded indebtedness of $4O,OOo. The property was valued at $125c0O. There is s40.000 insurance on the buildings and equipment.
 This college, rext to Wesleyan col lege at Macon, Ga., was the first char tered college for women in the south.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-19
THE LABOR PROBLEM.
Commisstoner Wright Speaks on Cues
 t.on of solution.

Commisstoner Wright Speaks on oues-
 tion of solution.
 Buffalo, Feb. 1e.-Carroll D. Wright. United States commissioner of labor, spoke here tonight on the subject 'Is There Any Solution of the Labor Prob lem?" Attempts to solve it through legislation have failed. he said. Law has always failed to adjust wages and it's efforts in that direction have done more harm than good. Socialism is an ambitious remedy, but it is not a vital principle. It is not constructive force.
 ''The decalogue is as good 8 labor platform as any. In religion we find the the highest form of solution yet of eered. Next to religion comes con- structive evolution that evolution which believes in the potency of effort. We are to have new law of wages, grown out of religious thought. The ap- plication of this religious idea is the true solution of the labor problem"
 MT. Wright said that the late Abram T. Hewitt and the late Senator Hanna were two of the greatest friends that labor had ever known.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-19
SYMPATHY FOR RUSSIA.
Germany's Attitude May Cause Read-

Paris, Feb. 19.-The Figaro this morn- ing publishes a telegram said to be from high Russian official, and sent from the frontier, saying that Colonel von Schenk, the commander of the Elm peror Alexander regiment of the Ger man Guards, of which the czar is hon- orary coloneI-in-c chief, was received by the czar on Monday and handed to his majesty an autograph letter from En- peror William on the war in the Far East, and especially on the subject of Great Britain's attitude.
 Continuing, the Figaro's informant says that official circles in Russia com tinue to count on Germany's unreserv- ed support, and discuss openly the pos sible change of the equilibrium of Eu- rope which might result from the grouping of Russia, Germany and France, taken in connection with the anti-British feeling.
 The increasing possibility of war with reserve in Russian military circles. Rear-Admiral Rojestvenski, chief of the general staff of the navy, has said that it was impossible, according to the Russian official who telegraphs the Figaro, to send to Port Arthur all the naval officers who want to go there, be- cause they may be required in the Bal tic. In conclusion'this official says the whereabouts of Viceroy Alexieff has been unknown for three days past, and that the official telegrams are received without signature.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-19
ALExlErI's OFFICIAL REPORT
Further Yelled Details of the Engage l mens CT February

St. Petersburg, Feb. 1S.-A long off, cial dispatch from yiceroy Alexieff was given out to-day recounting details of the fight of February at Port Arthur. It does not enumerate the Russian cas- ualties and says it is known that a number of Japanese ships suffered se- verely, which accounts for their not fol- lowing up the attack.
 After giving a full list of the ships engaged, with the names of their com manders, Admiral Alexieff says
 According to the reports of the com manders, the men fought exceedingly we'll, on which account, in virtue of the imperial authorization, have confer red six crosses of the Order of St. George on each company of the first class and second-class warships having crews of over 200 men, four crosses on each company of all other ships of the second class, one cross on each torpedo boat one cross on the signal station at Golden Hill, which operated under the heavy fire of the enemy; four crosses on Battery No. 15, three on Battery No. 13 and one cross on a gunner who, though severely wounded, returned to his battery.
 "Our losses were, of the squadron, five officers wounded, fourteen men kill ed and sixty-nine men wounded.
 ''Of the fortress and garrison, one man killed, one man severely wounded and five men slightly3wounded.
 sTn announcing the above to your majesty I am pleased to be able to add that the naval and land forces in the Far East are inspired by the most heartfelt wish to meet their insolent foe, breast to breast, in order to fulfill their duty in sight of their adored ruler and firm and unshakeable to fight for the honor and glory of their beloved Fatherland."
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-19
GROVER CLEYELAND'S PLEA
KEEN INTEREST IN IT BY NEW
 YORK POLITICIANS

Various Views Taken by Democrats of
 His Pronuucia mento Against Brynu-
 ism-Mr. mcKeiwsy Regards 1t as Wise, Timely and Pasrotic- One Man
 Strong for cleveland for Nomination.
 New York, Feb. 1S.-Great interest was aroused to-day among local demo- cratic politicians by Grover Cleveland's latest pronunciamento calling for stren- uous opposition to Bryan and Bryanism. The direct effect was to increase the en- thusiasm of the Cleveland boomers.
 President Frank A. O'Donnel, of the tax board, an intimate friend of Tam many Leader Murphy, said:
 T am stronger than ever in my be- lief that Cleveland should be nominated. He has sounded the keynote for victory and can be elected"
 St. Clair McKelvay. editor of the Brooklyn Eagle, to whom Cleveland wrote on November 27 that he would under no circumstances be a candidate, said:
 T regard MT. Cleveland's article as wise. timely and patriotic. I do not think it reflects or should affect any change on Mr. Cleveland's part toward his refusal to be considered as a possi- ble candidate for a third term. On the contrary, I think that MT. Cleveland, by sincerely and finally separating his name srom consideration for the presi- dency, has strengthened his right to ad- dress the democracy of the United States and has increased the influence if anything which he may have to say"
 State Senator Patrick H. McCarren, democratic leader of Kings county, said he still favored Judge Parker's candida cy, but that he would abide by the ac- tion of the majority in the state conven- tion.'
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-19
REDUcr1oS OF PORT ARTHUR
French military Authority Thinks
 Rus.ia Must Abandon Port

Autaia muNt ArNHt-oA EorN
 Paris. Feb. 1s.-An eminent military authority connected with one of the em- bassies. said to-day that Port Arthur was practically besieged and it was a serious question whether this would not compel either the abandonment or the surrender os the fortress with it's men and material. The grounds for this be- lies were stated to be as Follows:
 Admiral Togo's ships, on the watch at the entrance os the port. prevents ingress or egress, thus establishing a virtual blockade and cutting off the chances of relief from seaward. The Japanese troops near New Chwang and other points in the Liao Tung penin- sula are able to interrupt the railroad forming the line of communication and supplies between Port Arthur and liar bin. The result is the gradual investi- ture of Port Arthur within the Japanese naval and Military lines. It will re- cuire a bold action or the part of the Russian forces to prevent the final ac- comolishment of the investiture and slow reduction oe Port Arthur
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-19
MRS. MAVERICKS CASE.
Grounds on Which arercy is Given Not
 to be ptxn.gesl.

London, Feb. 1s.-4n the House of Commons to-day Home Secretary Akers-DougIas, replying to 3 question of MT. Kearley (iberaD, who asked whether Mrs. Florence Maybrick will be released under any general rule ap- plicable to ail female convicts, and whether the secretary will announce the grounds for her release, said:
 There can be no general rule appli- cable to all female convicts, and it would be contrary to practice to state the grounds on which the prerogative of mercy is exercised in any case. Fur ther, there is no female convict now in custody who has been confined for a longer period than Mrs Maybrick.'
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-19
FUNERAL OF MRS. TAETscH.
Many Floral Tribut s--interment at
 MnpiedaIe Cemetery.

MapiedaIc Cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs. August W. Taetsch was conudcted from her late residence, 165 Lombard street, at three o'clock yesterday afternoon. The ser vices, which were largely attended, were led by Rev. MT. Tinnn, who spoke sincere words of praise for the deceas- ed. He referred to her great devotion to her family, to her Christian disposi- ton and to the loss that all sustained in her departure.
 There was a great profusion of floral offerings, among which were beauti- full piece, inscribed Beloved Wife, from the husband; piece in the shape of a crescent and star from her sons, August and Herman; a sheaf of wheat with flowers, inscribed Sister from Mrs. l.. Tietz, of Carnegie, Pa; a shower bouquet from MT. and Mrs. Quittman of South Norwalk; shower of carnations from Miss Abrams; a large wreath of roses and ferns from Miss Pallman; standing wreath of au- tumn leaves with hyacinths from MT. and Mrs. Schwessinger; standing wreath of carnations and roses from Miss Trautmann; shower bouquet of freezias and asparagus ferns from Mir. and Mrs. Wiegardt; wreath of ferns and lilies from Miss Compton and Mrs. Lee; wreath of freezias and ferns from MT. and Mrs Goldbecker; carnations and ferns from Mrs. Durant; white tulips from MT. and Mrs. w. P. Carle- ton; carnations from MT. and Mrs. Fer dinand Wagner; lilies and ferns from MT. and Mrs. Bonanda; shower of calla lilies from Mrs. A. J. Sloane and MT. and Mrs J. D. Damn.
 The interment was in Mapledale cem- etery, and the pallbearers were Will liam Wiegardt, Bernard Trautmann, Joseph Goldbecker, Charles Kutscher, Herman Schwessinger and William Schwenck. Stahl & Son were the fu- neral directors.