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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-04-29
Leather Railroad Ties.

A railroad tie made of scrap leather
from shoeshops is the latest. 1t has
been tried in the West. The leather
is taken into disintegrator, refined,
have spikes nailed securely into it.
The three great essentials in a cross
tie are apparently found in this leath-
er sleeper, for it is guaranteed to hold
a spike, the ishplate will not splinter
in it, and it will not rot. 1t might also
be added that in the case of elevated
roads it may serve to deaden the noise
of passing trains. Sample ties which
have already been down twenty-eight
months fail to show the least wear.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-04-29

in any form or Ia grippe. A course of Per
runa is sure to correct all these conditions.
1t is an ideal spring medicine. Peruna
does not irritate lit invigorates. 1t does
not temporarily stimulate 1t strengthens.
Tt equalizes the circulation of the blood,
tranquilizes the nervous system and regu-
lates the bodily functions. Peruna, unlike
so many spring medicines is not simply
physic or stimulant or nervine. 1t is
natural tonic and invigorator.
If you do not receive prompt and satisfac-
tory results from the use Of Pefuna, write
at once to DR.. Hartman, giving full
statement of your case, and he will be
pleased to give you his valuable advice
gratis
Address DIR. Hartman, President of The
Hartman Sanitarinm. Columbus, Ohio.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-04-29
Panama's Coat of Arms.

Panama, the new republic, has al
ready its coat of arms, showing an at
tractive and comprehensive design.
1t consists of shield surmounted by
an eagle, in whose beak is the ribbon
upon which is written the motto of
the state: "Paz, Libertad, Union.
Progreso" peace, Liberty, Union,
Progress). Below, on the upper part
of the shield, side by side, are the i'm
plements of war and of peaceful &C.
equations. Below this, occupying the
central place, is land and water
view, the site Of the canal, and the
fruits of the harvest; a rushing train
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-04-29
THE KING OF ELMs.
Little Town of WethersfieId Boasts Of
Splendid Tree.

Little Town of WethersfieId Boasts OF
Splendid Tree.
What is said to be the largest elm
In New England and one of the great
est trees east of the Rocky Mountain S
is in the historic little town of Weth-
ersfield, famed for it's onion gardens
and its prison. The elm stands on the
lower end Of the old town square. o.
posite the Smith house, still occupied
by descendants of John Smith. who
planted the tree over ITO years ago.
At the base where some of the mas
sive roots, as they radiate from the
trunk, protrude above the surface, the
circumference is 551k feet, while the
main trunk above the ground is 22h
feet in circumference. According to
Oliver Wendell Holmes classification
of elms, this would come easily with
in the first class, and with something
to spare, for all elms with a girth Of
twenty feet short distance above the
ground he catalogued as of the first
order of size. New England, with it's
multitude of great elms, can show few
whose measurement from two to four
feet above the surface will be twenty
feet.
Four huge branches spring from the
trunk of the Wetherfeld tree. Each
one of them would make big tree in
itself.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-04-29
MARCH. APRIL. MAY.
Weak Nerves, Poor Digestion,
Impure Blood. Depressed
Spirits.

The sun has just crossed the equator on
its yearly trip north. The real equator is
shifted toward the north nearly eighteen
miles every day. With the return of the
sun comes the bodily ills peculiar to spring.
With one person the nerves are weak; an
other person, digestion poor; with others
the blood is out of order; and still others
have depressed spirits and tired feeling.
All these things are especially true of
those who have been suffering with catarrh
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-04-29
A crowIess Rooster.

Realizing that crowless rooster is
long felt want George F. Natchwey
of Seattle. Wash, invented one, rather
mute male fowl. Natchwey has two
samples of the crOwless bird, both
full grown and silent Whether they
are deaf and dumb Natchwey does not
know, but they can't, don't or won't
crow. In all other respects they are
like ordinary BOOSTERS.
The crowless fowls are a cross of
Black Spanish with Wyandottes.
Whether this result will happen every
time In crossing these two breeds
Natchwey does not know.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-04-29

Hon ST..
Co, um
win the confidence of the public in need of reliable medicine
catarrhal difficulties Yon have large number OF grateful patients In
Peruna heares
wishes Nelson Rice
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-04-29

Though lizards have teeth the little
saurians seldom attempt to bite and
make interesting pets. This boys
mother decorated him with nineteen
of them.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1904-01-29
WASN'T A MURDER,
But AN INITIATION
The Chicago Police for a While
Thought They Had a
Red tiot Case.
LOOKED LIKE DR.. cRoNlN
But Further Inquiry Proved That 1t
Was Just a Stunt in the Process
of Making a Greek Letter
Fraternity Member.

Chicago, Jan. Ak. Lau, looking
out of the window of his room at 3412
Wabash avenue last night, bumped INTO
a mystery.
tits a murder" he whispered to him
self. Then he called another Dome
James King. Looking from the window
they saw a group of persons silently
lowering q body into the sewer, the
manhole cover to which had been re-
moved and lay in the street. The body
disappeared and the party melted
quickly away. Then Lau and King
ran to the Cottage Grove avenue sta
ton.
1t took some time to convince Ser
geant Reynolds that there was urgent
need of intervention, but finally he sent
Sergeant Quinland and Patrolman
O'Donnell to investigate. This is what
they learned:
into Phi Kappa Sigma in the house at
3424 Wabash avenue. Bangs is a stu
dent at Armour institute, and the house
is occupied by a number of students of
the same choOl. Bangs was put
through many stunts" and hen came
the final trial. He was bound and
gagged and damned into a big clothes
basket and carried out into the night.
In front of 3412 Wabash venue a
manhole was found. h V was re-
moved, and, tying a rop to the basket,
the students lowered Bangs into the
opening. When he came to rest he was
in a foot of mud and water. but he
didn't yell. He vas in the nearly
an hour and was hauled out just before
the arrival Of the policemen, chap
eroned by Lau n King.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1904-01-29
STAY ON THE FARM.
indiana Board of Education Begin.
Campaign to Keep Boys Out
Of Cities.

Indianapolis, Ind, Jan. 1G.-"The farmer
boy of northern Indiana should beware of
Chicago"
This is one Of the statements in an Of
fetal bulletin which is being sent to teach
ers all over Indiana by the state board Of
public instruction in an attempt to stem
the tide OF emigration of farmer boys to
the great cities of the country.
The state board determined on it's ac-
ton, after receiving statistics showing es-
Inmates of the number Of boys who have
deserted the farm for the city during the
last few years. 1t believes the vitality
of the state is being Slapped, and will at
once begin a crusade to stop the move
ment. Among other things, the bulletin
says:
1t will be a sad day for our national
lie when all our young men farmers come
to town, when the small, well-cultivated
homestead give way to big landed es-
tatcs.''
TIL teachers in all the public schools
of the country are urged to use all the
influence in their power to make their
pupils familiar with the hardships Of city
life and the few chances for them to get
started in business in the great centers Of
Industry. They are also urged to make
their school room busy workshops, where
the nobility Of honest toll may be taught.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1904-01-29
JURY FOR EAACHEN N.
Opening Statement Made for the Gov
eminent in Trial of the Boss
Postal Graftar.

Washington, Jan. 12.-The work Of
~empaneling a jury in the trial of Au-
gust w. Machen, Croft Brothers and
DR.. and Mrs. Lorenz, on charge of con-
spiracy to defraud the government in
connection with the sale of letter-box
fasteners, was completed today.
District Attorney Beach opened for
the government. He said he would
prove the payment to Machen by
the Grcffs of 40 per cent. Of the price
Of the fasteners, part Of which went
to the Lorenzes as Intermediates.
Council for defendants waived their
opening statement and adjournment
was taken until 2 o'clock this afternoon.
There was a noticeable increase in
attendance today. Conspicuous among
the men in the court room was former
Assistant Postmaster General Perry S.
Heath, a witness for the government.
First Assistant Postmaster General
Robert J.. Wynne was present, as we'll
as several members Of congress.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1904-01-29
CANNOT REOPEN NOW.
on Chicago Theater Ordiranc
Deferred BY Council.

Chicago, Jan. l6.-Fron action taken
by the city council of this city it is evil
dent that theaters in his city will NOT
be able to reopen their doors for sonla
time.
The meeting Of the council was fop
the purpose of considering the revision
of the building ordinances, and it wal
generally expected hat the proposed
amendments would be considered and
adopted: that the proprietorS Of thu
theaters would know what would bl
demanded Of them, and would be abba
to commence their alterations at once.
There has been much criticism Of tho
proposed changes 10 the building or
dinances which it was understood thu
subcommittee having the matter il
charge would report to the council,
Many people have declared That thi
changes We're such as would be thu
cheapest for the theaters, n would
not greatly enhance the safety of tn!
public.
When the measure was called up last
night, Alderman MaNOr moved thai
consideration be deferred, that all pro,
posed amendments be published, and
that the whole subject be taken "
when the council was ready. Alderman
Foreman seconded the motion, declar4
ing tina some of the changes We're OF
a character that required extensive in-
NSSNiSS"Sloil, anu SiitiS ~ wa " ltSP'
er for the council to pass upon 1lftl
of these at a single sitting.
The motion Was passed and all con,
sideration of the new ordinance wal
| postponed until the council is ready
TO Burn Theater Again.
Chicago, Jan. 14.-As soon as the cor,
oner releases control of the ~IroQuoii
heater the playhouse will again bi
given over to the flames, if planj
evolved by Mayor Harrison II Waltel
L. Fisher of the City club are carried
out.
The experts who will fight over again
the %IroQuois cOnilagration will havt
trained fire fighters at their elbows Il
see that the demonstration of t,eii
plans does not bring about prop,
erty loss outside the partially ruined
playhouse. The purpose of again firing
the theater is to test the Sufiiciency OF
city ordinances, present and prospect,
i've.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1904-01-29
ASA S. BUSHNELL DEAD.
Former Governor of Ohio Succumbs t
Attack of Apop!exy.

Columbus, O., Jan. 16.-Former Gov
ernor Asa S. Bushnell of Springfield,
who Mas stricken with apopleXy last
Monday after witnessing the cere-
monies attending the Inauguration OF
Governo" Ferrick, died at Grant hos
,pital in this city at 1852 o'clock this
incoming. The end came peacefully.
All day long Mir. Bushnell had lain in a
profound stupor, a somewhat irregular
i~pulsebeat being the only indication OF
life. His wife and family, who were
summoned from Springfield when he
was first stricken, " been almost
constant attendants at his bedside and
lWere With him at the last. Mrs. Bush
nell has borne up under the strain with
remarkable fortitude. but her daugh-
tiers, Mrs. McGrew and Mrs. Dimmond,
have been almost Frustrated. Besides
the wife and daughters, one son, John
bushnell, survives.
The body will be taken to Springfield
to-day for burial.
Former Governor Bushnell was born
lat Rome. Oneida county, N. Y, Sep
his parents when II years old, residing
lat Cincinnati since 1851 at Springfield,
70.
From a position as bookkeeper he
"osc to a partnership in the Wardner,
Bushnell & Glessner company, manu-
facturers of farming implements, OF
which he became president in 1856. He
served in the civil u being mustered
out with the rank of captain.
In 1885 MI. Bushnell was chairman
OF the republican state executive COM
mittee. He was nominated by accla-
nation for lieutenant governor in 1887
by the state republican convention, but
declined then on account of pressing
private business interests. Mr.. Bush
.-Jl 80. 49, -, . =
large from Ohio to the national repub-
liCan convention at Minneapolis in 1892.
He served two terms as governor of
Ohio. being elected in 1895 and re-
elected in 1897.
Two weeks ago Mr.. Bushnell divided
three-quarters of a million dollars
among members of his family as a New
Years gift.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1904-01-29
ARE AT 1T AGAIN.
TWO Mere Bribery Affairs Under In,
vestieation in ST. Louis.

TWO Mere Bribery Affairs Under In,
vestieation in ST. Louis.
st. Louis, Jan. 16.-Circuit Attorney
For. vas informed today that a repre-
sentative Of the house delegates COM
tbine 9 solicited a bride of $4,000
from certain ST. Louis ticket brokers
to Kill the bill, lately passed, prohibit
ing the scalping of railroad excursion
tickets. 1t is charged the delegates
voted for the bill in retaliation for the
refusal of the ticket brokers to sub
scribe to the Doodle fund. The grand
Jury is investigating the charges.
Investigation has also disclosed the
story of a $4,000 bride alleged to have
Ibeen solicited for the new house of
delegates combine by Thomas E. Bar
jrett, former marshal of the st. Louis
of appeals, from j. w. PEBBLES
of Chicago, to insure the passage Of a
bill authorizing the establishment of a
pneumatic tube service for the ans
mission Of merchandise, letters, and
express packages between Union sta
ition and the Worlds Fair grounds.
Was to Get 20 Per Cent.
The alleged attempt to secure a bride
OF Which Barrett was, it is alleged, to
receive a commission of 20 per cent,
was made since Barrett's conviction in
the federal court on a charge of abet-
ting naturalization frauds, on which he
WAS sentenced TO the penltentlary Tor
five years.
The bill was fathered by the Univer-
sal Pneumatic Transmission company
OF Chicago, of which Mr.. PEBBLES is
president. On the morning of Deem
Der IS, 1903, Barrett, who for many
years has coached the lower branch of
the assembly in parliamentary tactics
and legislative practices, is said to
have called on MI. PEBBLES in the Of
flee Of Attorney A. J. B. Garesche.
Offered $4,000 Compromise,
PEBBLES" remarked Barrett, opening
the conversation, d you want your
bill passed."
Mr.. PEBBLES was surprised at the
question and asked:
why? Can you pass it?"
Barrett is said to have assured Mr..
PEBBLES that he could deliver the
goods" but that it would cost money to
do so.
How much?" asked the pneumatic
tube manager.
About SIS. 000."
TOO much money!" rejoined Mr..
PEBBLES, impatiently. why, we are
going to give the city 5 per cent. of our
gross receipts for the franchise"
'Well,' Barrett is said to have re-
marked, lets make it SO, 600; $4,000 for
he boys and $1,000 for myself.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1904-01-29
Big MONTANA FIRE.
Vire at Havre, Mont, Destroys Many
Building and Threatens Entire

Havre, Mont, Jan. 16.-Fire original,
Ing in Springfellow's drug store de-
stroyed three blocks of buildings, caus,
ing a loss of $500, 600.
During the fire thieves plundered the
burning OF deserted buildings and Sc,
cured considerable booty
Assistance was called for form Fort
Assinniboine, n a company of United
States infantry was rushed to the city
and martial law declared.
1t is feared there nay be a clash be-
tween the many drunken on the street,
and the soldiers who are now picket,
ing the town.
Many people are homeless, but promi1
nent citizens nave organized a relief
committee and will care for the needy
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1904-01-29
REVOLUTION WINS.
.Jruguayan Insurgents Have the Gov
eminent Troops Seemingly Badly
on the Run.

Buenos Ayres, Jan. 1~6.-According to
a dispatch from MontevideO, Uruguay,
General Muniz with $500 government
troops has been obliged to beat a re-
between Nico Perez and Santa
Clara, owing to the numerical superb
ority Of the revolutionists commanded
by General Saraiva. Muniz is said to
resigned later on the plea he was
suffering from heart disease.
War Minister Vasquez is expected to
take supreme command OF the Uru-
5uayan government troops. The gov
eminent forces were defeated January
II at Paso de Toros, losing twenty-five
men killed and forty-five wounded.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1904-01-29
IT'S A death TRUST"
Combine Of Anti-Toxin Manufacturers
Denounced by Chicago Health
Nan r. na q ut

Chicago, Jan. 14.-What is de-
nounced by Secretary Pritchard of the
city health department as a trust to
tra1lick in human lives was made pub
lie today when City Purchasing Agent
Brandecker notified the department
that all the firms in America manufac-
turing antitoXin AVE combined and
have raised the price of the produce.
There are three firms in the so-called
death trust
The advance in the price OF anti
toxin is said to be 100 per cent.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1904-01-29
Condensed kilograms.

Senator Bacon of Georgia introduced /
resolution calling on the president to ne
which the United States shall pay Co.
lombia for injuries it has sustained by
reason of any American interference in
that if the two countries cannot agree on
terms, the matter shall go to The Hague
court. The resolution caused a long dis
cussion which did not lead to a vote.
Congressman Hepburn of Iowa, for years
a bitter opponent of the civil service COM
mission, which he regards as a fraud and
a fake, undertook to strike from the leg
~islative, executive and judicial appropria-
ton bill the provision for maintenance Of
the commission.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1904-01-29
FAVOR ANNEXATION.
rutherford Mccormick Says Panama
People Are Very Fond Of
Americans,

New orleans, Jan. 16.-Rutherford R..
Mccormick of Chicago, son of the United
States ambassador to Russia, is on his
way home after making a trip across the!
Isthmu OF Panama, and he say that theI
Panamans are crying for annexation to-
the United States. The sentiment of
the people is strongly in that direction, !
said Mr.. Mccormick. Enthusiastically
the administration was right when it in,
terfered. Had it not done so there cer{
tainly would have been a massacre I'M
Colon.
1.-The Colombian soldiers are merely
~bushwackers from the mountains. Had,
not the American marines interfered they
would have bombarded Colon, and gem
eral massacre Would have followed"
Mr.. Mccormick made two trips across
the isthmus, going from Panama to
Colon and back again. He says that one
need merely say that he is an American
TO be treated royalty.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1904-01-29
GEN. GORDON'S FUNERAL
Last of the Confederacy Generals Is
Laid to Rest.

Atlanta, Ga, IAN. 16.-Attended by
military honors and With the homage
of MS state and the southland, General
John b. Gordon, h south's last great
figure in the civil war, was buried in
oakland cemetery today. The me-
mortal exercises in the house of repre-
seltatlVes at the state capitol were at
tended by thousands of the governors,
distinguished statesmen of the south,
and confederate leaders and veterans
who fought through the civil war, and
who gave eulogies TO Gordon'S name.
In many southern cities members Of
confederate societies ceased work and
bowed their heads at 10 o'clock this
morning in honor of the distinguished
dead statesman.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1904-01-29
One Is Dead and Three May Die From.
Infection of Rabies in This
Manner From Child.

Chicago, Jan. 15.-The kiss of a 81
year-old child may cause the death Of
three persons now at Pasteur institute
under treatment for rabies. The child
is dead Of the malady. Although the
grief stricken parents hurried the lit
tie one across the prairies Of Iowa as
soon as they learned the nature of the
illness, they were too late. The victims
are Harold Latta, 3 years old, bitten
ny a mao dog at Madrid, Ia; w. V.
Aatta, the boys father, who kissed the
child while i'll and vas bitten on the
lands; Matilda Latta, the mother,
whose lips were infected from kissing
the boy. Forrest Birdsall, IL years old,
of Madrid, Ia, who kissed the child,
was also bitten by the dog and will
probably die,
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1904-01-29
PIRATE ESCAPES.
George Herman, Who Introduced Me
diaeval Methods in Philippines,
AnSin 1T larna

Manila, Jan. l6.-George Herman, at one
time chief inspector OF constabuIary, who,
in company with G.. j. johnson, constabu-
larry officer, robbed the government and
then started upon Il piratical cruise on a
vessel that he stole, has just escaped from
confinement at Cebu and is still at large.
When Herman was captured off Bayauan
by u party in search Of him, Johnson was
found dead in their abandoned boat. He
had been shot the day before by the con-
stables in a fight during which Herman
shot and killed four men and escaped for
the time being.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1904-01-29
sunrcme Court Decisions.

Des MONIES, Ia, Jan. 12.-Supreme court
DECISIONS:
State of Iowa VS.. Trusty, appellant,
Winnebago, affirmed.
State Of Iowa VS.. Sarris, appellant, APP
panoose; affirmed.
State Of Iowa VS.. Evanson, appellant,
Worth; reversed.
Farmer Savings bank VS.. Independent
school district, appellant, Van Buren,; at
tirmed.
Buce VS.. incorporated town Of Eldon.
appellant, Wapello; affirmed.
Beebe ct. al, appellant, VS., Magoun,
treasurer, Woodbury.; reversed.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1904-01-29
TO r 1T AGAIN.
Rock Island Will This Time Ask Al
thority for a Bond Issue of
Only S163, OOO, 900.

New York, Jan. 16.-President Leeds
of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pa
-cific railway, sent circulars today I'd
the stockholders, setting forth that at q
meeting to be held March u they will
be asked to approve a bond issue not
to exceed S163, 600, 900, the bonds to bear
interest at 4 per cent. n mature in
1884. OF the total, SIS, 900, 900 are to be
used forthwith, the balance to be re-
served for retiring the various Rock
Island bonds, to provide funds to the
amount of Is per cent. of the purchase
price of securities Of other companies
which may hereafter be acquired by the
COMPANY, and for the cost of future im-
,proVements or bettern1entS. 2
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1904-01-29
GOMPERS TO LABOR.
ADVISES Workinmen That Depression
Is Threatened and They Should

Trenton, N. j., Jar. 16.-In an address,
before the International Hold Carriers
and Building Laborers' convention to7
day, Samuel Gompers spoke of the inl
dustrial depression, and while holding
a hopeful view of the situation adj
vised all Union men to prepare them
selves for a depression by exercise Of
frugality.