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The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-06-17
MANY NEW ToWNslTEs.
Application Made to State Land De

Application Made to State Land De.
partment for Sale Of Tracts.
Pierre, S. D.. June 10.-Applications
have been made to the state land de-
partment to place on sale tracts of land
in the newly opened portion of Greg
DRY county for townsite purposes. The
applications cover six different tracts.
Commissioner Bach will go down to
look over the situation, and If the
conditions are such that there is a
chance to get good price for the
lands the matter will be laid before the
state lands board within few days,
and If it deems 1t expedient and feels
that the lands can be sold probably
to the state the tracts will be adver-
tised for sale and placed on the mar
ket at as early a date as can be done
under the requirements of the law.
There will be openings for a number
of good towns in this section. and If
the new towns are rightly located they
should he profitable investments to
those who go into the moves.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-06-17
TURKEY is NEUTRAL.
las Not Given Permission for Passage
of Black Sea Fleet to Go to
Ear East

st. Petersburg, June 1.-THE Assoc
.iated Press is informed officially that
40 negotiations are taking place be-
:ween Russia and Turkey concerning
:he passage of the Black Sea fleet
through the Dardanelles. The Turkish
government has affirmed positively it's
intention to maintain neutrality, and to
observe strictly the obligations of the
Berlin treaty.
While diplomatic circles do not be-
ieve in the existence of danger in the
Balkans, yet it is thought that Russia
Nill not consider a reduction of the
Black Sea fleet at this time
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-06-17
A MISSOURI FIRE.
Loss Is $4,000, and Flames Arc no,
Yet Under Control at Warrens-
burg, Mo.

Warrensburg, Mo, June 1i-F'ire
which started in the office of Clark's
lumber yard in this city this morning
has destroyed property valued at $175,-
600. and at 2:15 a. m. the fire was not
under control The fire department. OF
Sedalia is Fastening here to help fight
the flames.
Clarlh's lumber yard is the largest
concern of the kind in Johnson county,
and the lumber destroyed was valued
at $4,000. One entire block is already
In ruins. Among the buildings de-
stroyed are Stones livery stable. Gill
bert's hide house and Marks feed barn.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-06-17
TRAMP CUT UP.
Engaged in Fight With Several Of His
Fraternity,

Y Huron, 8. D., June 10.-Near the Great
Northern railway crossing yesterday q
gang OF tramps got into u fight; one
was cut with a razor across the face,
the cash extending from the upper lip
to the back of the head, splitting the
left ear; another cut laid bare the skull
from the top Of the head to the back Of
the neck, and another cut the left wrist
TO the bone, and the small finger on the
left hand was nearly cut Off The man
was found in a box car almost dead
from loss Of blood. He was taken to
the city prison and his wounds dressed.
and he is likely to recover but will al
ways carry some very ugly scars.
Three men We're arrested and are now
in jail pending Investigation, but
neither of them, nor the injured man,
will tell of the fracas or give any ac-
count of themselves
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-06-17
MRS. BENEFITS WANTS.
Asks That Bryan Be Required t.
Brinu Money From New York

Bring Money From New York.
New Haven, Conn, June 11.-An APP
plication by Mrs. Grace Imogenc Ben
nett will be heard in the probate court
June 20, asking that William j. Bryan
be required to bring from New York to
the jurisdiction OF the courts $4,000
cash and to make immediate payment
to her of the $4,000 special beQuest
which her husband, Philo S. Bennett,
made in her favor. 1t is alleged in the
application that Alfred p. Sloan, of the
partnership OF Bennett, Sloan & Co.,
has in his hands more than $150OGC
which he is willing to turn over to the
executor. 1t is declared also that it IL
Mrs. Benefits opinion that the estate
will amount from $275, 900 to 100000, and
that the clause in the will by which
Mrs. Bennett is given $4,000 outright.
together with three houses in Bridge
port, entitle her to priority over any
other legatee. It is understood that
there will be no opposition to the grant
ing of the petition. Mr. Bryan is ex.
ecutor of the Bennett estate.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-06-17
He Let IL Stand.

And there. in their vine -embowered
cottage" wrote the howery but blum
dering reporter the happy couple set up
their Lures and Penalties and faced,
the great problems of life
He means Lares and Penates, l sup
pose?" asked the copy reader, tossing
the manuscript over to the city editor.
Just let 1t go as it is,' remarked the
city editor, with a grim smile
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-06-17
Travelling Mems Excursion.

Huron, S. D., June 10.-The CONNER
cial travellers excursion to Winnipeg
left here this morning; there was q
large crowd and many from neighbor-
ing towns were in the party; they will
be absent n week or more.
G. Ilaube. the inventor, accompanied
by his daughters Hattie Rose and
Zula Verna, departed for California
Tuesday with the hope that a change
of climate will be helpful to Mr..
Laube's failing health.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-06-17
levi Z, LETTER DIES
VERY SUDDENLY
Chicago MuIti-MiIlionaire Bus.
mess Man Is Victim of
a Weak Heart.
A BUILDER OF CHICAGO
He Made One of the Greatest Contribu.
tions Toward the Rebuilding of
City After the Fire-Leaves
a Great Fortune.

Bar Harbor Me-, June 11.-Levi z.
Letter of Chicago died suddenly here
early today. He was father of Lady
CurZon of Kedleston, and of Joseph w.
Letter, the well known Spectator. The
death Is believed to be due to weakness
of the heart. The funeral will be held
at Washington.
Levi Zeigler Letter was Of an OLD
Dutch family, and was born in Mary
land in 1884. He went west when q
young man and in 1852 located in
Springfield. H., but after two years
went to Chicago, where he soon en-
tered the wholesale house of Cooley,
Wadsworth & Co. At the same time
Marshall Field became a member Of the
firm. They both remained with 1t till
1865, when they sold their interestu to
j. V. Farwell and purchased control Of
the bueiness of Potter Palmer. Under
the title Of Field, Palmer & Letter this
continued two years. when it became
Field, Letter & Co.
Leaves the Field House.
In 1881 Mr.. Letter retired and the
name Of Marshall Field has been the
Letter had become several times n
millionaire, and since his retirement
from the firm has added many more
millions, through speculation. real es-
tate, etc. He Is one Of the greatest
owners of highly improved Chicago
realty. He was also one of the most
forceful of the group of strong young
men who pulled Chicago together after
the great fire.
1t was to Mr.. Letters efforts, indeed,
that Chicago largely owed the POSSIBLE
tty of being rebuilt at ALL Insurance
companies declined to take the risks
and money could not be borrowed to
rebuild unless insurance could be had
In the best companies. Mr. Letter con-
Quoted the campaign that induced the
great companies to reopen their agen-
cies and resume writing Chicago bust
ness.
Mr. Letter never held an office but
has been active in charitable, educa-
tional and benevolent work He has
given considerably to schools, libraries
the historical association of Chicago
etc. Socially the family, which IN re-
cent years has lived chiefly in Wash
lngton, is among the most prominent
In America. 1t is supposed that Mr..
Letter is worth $20O0OOO or more.
When his son, Joseph Letter, lost some
| millions in his famous wheat deal the
man has since paid 1t back and made
more millions Of his own.
The great social triumph of the
Letter family was accomplished when
| Daisy Letter married Lord Curzon OF
| lIedelstOn. He became viceroy of IN
| dia. his wife being known as the
! American empress"
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-06-17
Arrested fer l-ibeE.,

Sioux Falls S. D., June S.--Deputy
Sheriff Charles Noelsci1 arrived here this
afternoon with Thomas w. Taubman, edi-
tor of the Plankinton Herald, who was
arrested on complaint OF Fred Z. SteN-
rms formerly ngsged in the banking bus
mess at Plankinton, but now a resident of
minneapolis. Stevens preferred a charge
, Of criminal libel against Taubman.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-06-17
He Knew.

The Young Woman Cat custom housed
That old man over there is Count De
Bum Bum. my husband How will you
appraise him?
Customs Oficial-I'll put him down as
an antique
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-06-17
KNOX TO BE SENATOR.
Pennsylvania Leaders Agree on thu
Attorney General as Successor
to QUAY

Philadelphia, June 1.-THE announces.
ment is made by republican leaders this
afternoon that Attorney General Knox
has been agreed upon as successor "a
Senator Quay.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-06-17
a SaIen, Death.

Salem, S. D., Tune lo.-W. s. ELS
worth, better Known as Bud" the
genial clerk at the Lewis hotel of this
city, died from pr eumonia after brief
Illness. He WAS widely known among
travelling men as a genuinely good fell
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-06-17

well, Pat, l heard your brother was
sent TO prison Tor life
''Yis, but he's so dlicate he'll niver
live to complate tn sintince."
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-06-17
TRAVIS DROPPED OUT.
American Amateur Could Not Keep
Pace With Professionals in the
Enalish Golf Tourney,

London, June e.--Walter j. Travis, the
American golf champion. dropped out Of
me open championship contest at Sand
vich after days round under the rule
Whereby players with a score of twenty
3ehind the leader are eliminated. Travis
.,core was III. anu Thomson (professionaD
Ns3 ahead with Q score of l5l.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-06-17
SEVENTH DAY ADvENTlsTs.
Are Holding Their Annual Conferenc,
@Cann Meafinn IL Han4aa

Are Holding Their Annual conferenc.
and Camp Meeting in Canton.
Canton, S. D., June 10.-The twenty
fourth annual conference and camp
meeting OF state Seventh Day Ad-
ventist church of South Dakota con-
Yened in this city yesterday with
"a large attendance of members from
all parts of the state and throughout
the northwest The first session Of the
conference was held at $3.50 o'clock.
The meetings are being held In
the large assembly auditorium OF the
Canton Chautauqua located in a beau
tiful grove on the banks Of the Big
Sioux river The gathering will be in
session for a period of ten days and the
last five days will be devoted entirely
Ito spiritual revival work. Among the
prominent members of the church from
outside OF the state In attendance or to
I be here during the conference are: FL
der r. w. Farnsworth of. Australia,
who arrived yesterday; D. c. C. Lewis,
president of Union college In Nebraska;
DIR. w. "A. George of Lincoln, Neb.;
Elder Luther Warren, and Rev. r. A.
) Underwood of Philadelphia; C. "A. Bur-
man and L. D. Randall of Iowa. A
large delegation arrived this morning
q from the State Industrial school be-
longing to the denomination at Elk
Point. Over fifty tent were erected on
the grounds Yesterday and as many
more are expected today. The antici-
pated attendance will reach to more
q than goo people.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-06-17

l cannot praise Pisos Cure enough for
the wonders it has worked in curing me.
r.. H. Seidel, 220G Olive street, st.
Louis. Mo-. April Is. 1901
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-06-17

Place for chas. r.. Mekenna.
Washington, June s.-r1he president 10.
day appointed Chas f, NIckenna of Pitts.
burg district judge of Porto Rico.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-06-17
His Business.

She-Time gets the best of us all
He-Oh! l don't know The leader c.
the orchestra beats IT,
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-06-17
NO RECEIVER WANTED.
Worlds Fair Will Fay Its Debt to thu
Government Promptly When

! St. Louis June 1.-THE first pay
hment to the United States government
by the Louisiana Purchase Exposition
company on the federal loan of $4,6O0.-
600 will be made promptly on June 10,
as the law authorizing the loan pro-
! vides, and every cent of it will be paid
| without difficulty"
| This was part of a statement made
by President Francis of the worlds
| fair today. in commenting on the specu-
lation In some quarters as to tt ability
of the company TO meet it's obi. cations,
Continuing. President Francis said:
| Every subsequent payment will be
met promptly by the exposition man
agement on the days and In such sums
as the law provided
No Note of Apprehension.
President Francis said that there was
no note of apprehension in the letter OF
Mr.. Shaw, the secretary of the treas
ury, received today, which gave in
structionS as TO the manner of making
the first payment. Every cent of the
money which accrued TO the fair
through the government loan of $4,000
600 has now been spent, the last war
rant having been drawn today. From
this time on the expenses of the big
show will have to be derived from its
receipts or these gross receipts 40 pei
cent must go to the government.
In his letter Mr.. Shaw gave forma'
notification that if payments on the $4,.
500, 900 government loan are not prompt.
ly forthcoming when due, he, as the
guardian Of the United States treasury
will take charge of the receipts and
collections of fair tickets. The letter
formally reminds the exposition com.
pany of the date for the payment OF
the first instalment of the loan, and in
closes a copy of the rules governing the
loan and repayment.
Rules Governing the Loan.
The rules set forth that the loan OF
81 GOO, 600 was made to the exposition
company In the months of February
March, April and May. 1904, and that
In return the government is to have q
first lien on the receipts of the fair
from paid admissions and concession
privileges. Payments are to be made
each half month, the first payment
June 10, when 40 per cent. of the gross
receipts from June 1 to June Is shall
be surrendered. Thereafter, at the
first and 18th of each month, 40 per
cent. of the receipts for the previous
half month shall be paid, and it is
further provided that after the first
of July the semi-monthly payments
shall not be less than $780, 600 each.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-06-17

hrs. "inslow's SOOTHING rTHun Children
teethlng; softons the gums reduces Inflammation al
lays pain. cures wind collie. p Q bottle.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-06-17

A noble character produces no i'm.
oscssion On 6 ilgar mind.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-06-17

South Dakota Bankers Officers.
{ Sioux Falls, s. p. June S.-The new Of.
ncers Of the South Dakota Bankers as
Ssociatio elected at the thirteenth an
naal convention, now being held here,
are:
President n. S. Rove, Bryant
Vice Prcside nt-lI. 70. Perkins. Sturgis.
Secretary eos G. Fllinweider, Huron.
s Trea surer-J Ohm sciInirere. Parkston.
w atcrtoNTn was selected as the place for
the mex anl pal meeting
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-11-18

Miss Eva Zingg of Bradner was
the guest of her parents here over
Sunday.
Infants cloaks at S1.OO, $50, LIS
200. Pretty styles cheaper than you
can make them, at FULLER's
Mrs. Ila Lawrence-C Cole of Chica-
go, returned to her home last Friday
morning.
Mrs. George Sellars of Columbus
spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs.
N. Wedertz.
Mrs. DR.. Peck returned to Detroit
Wednesday, after spending a few
weeks with relatives here.
Mrs. 1. Bloomfield and Mrs. J.. b.
Medick of Toledo were Sunday guests
of Mrs. George Mcknight.
Mrs. Wedertz will spend the win
ter in Pittsburg, Pa, and New York
city. VIII Wedertz will go to Toledo
for the winter.
The next meeting Of the New
Century Club will be held on Wednes,
day, Nov. 30, ,Gnstead of Nov. 23d) with
Mrs. Charles Maddy.
Frederick Leydorf, ST., returned
from Chicago Junction, Tuesday
where he was the guest of his daugh.
ter who is seriously i'll.
See our new line of shoes fol-
misses and little gents at S1.OO, 1.2;
and 1.50. We don't claim to have ALI
the good things but we have SOME OF
them and want you to see them.
| A. C. EULER.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-11-18

j. II. Rhelnfrank and wife are en-
tertaining relatives from Detroit this
week.
"A. Dickson and wife were guests
of Chris Greiner ana wife in Toledo,
on Sunday
Virgil Applegate has opened the
!Hillabrand barber shop and is pre-
pared to do tirst-class work. 37a*
Frank Cornelius is rejoicing over
the arrival of girl baby at his home
on the 10th.
Mrs. Mary Hayes Merickle of Hol-
land, was the guest of Perrysburg rel
atives on Tuesday.
Boys school shoes at S1.25, 1.5O
and 1.75. A new line of good shoes =
just what you want. Try them, at
FULLER's.
ID. A. Haylor, superintendent of
schools, Misses Ola Hartshorn, Anna
Roether, Luella Graham and Laura
Chatter attended the institute at Cyg-
net Saturday.
The revival services being held at
the NJ. E. church are well attended
and are increasing in interest. The
services are conducted by Rev. Mat
thews assisted by Evangelist Revi
Rowley.
&C. L. Koch, wife and daughter,
Kathryn, Mrs. Edith Maddy, Misses
Leila, Hollenbeck, Alice Tucker, Ros-
allie Maddy and Master John Maddy
were Sunday guests of Miss Louise
Koch, of Toledo.
Justice Cook executed the papers
conveying one-half acre of land in
rear of Kazmaier's store from A. R.
Williams to H. a. Kazmaier. Mr.. X.
will use the property as place for the
erection of new barn.
Many friends will regret to learn
of the serious illness of Timothy
Ragan of Maumee, who sustained a
stroke of paralysis on Friday last. He
is slowly improving and it is sincerely
hoped he will entirely recover.
Il was troubled with constipation
and stomach troubles, lost flesh, my
compleXion was ruined HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea brought back
my health and complexion. Mary Al.
len. st. Louis. 35 cents. Bowers &
Comstock.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-11-18
DIR. CLARENCE 5. ORDWAY,
1853 Oak St., TOLEDO, o.
Hours: Till 0 a. m, II to . and 6 to
Z 80 p. m.

Mrs. B 1lle Paterson of Roachton,
has gone to Pittsburg to visit relatives.
VIM. Teachout and wife of Toledo,
spent Wednesday with Mrs. Addie
Cranker.
Mrs. l.. l. Browne was called to
Haskins this week on account of the
serious illness of her mother.
Jennie Moore has been granted a
divorce from Edward c. Moore. Clar-
ence Beverstock has also been divorced
from Leila Beverstock.
w. C. Perrin and wife, Miss Creps
and Mrs. John Perrin of Roachton,
witnessed the big spectacle, Mother
Goose" at the Valentine theatre
Wednesday afternoon.
You would hardly expect to find
such stock of mems overcoats in this
store if you were not posted. The
way to know is to drop in and look =
$500 to 5000 each. FULLER's.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-11-18

w. II. Roose went to Toronto,
Can, ,'on business this week.
= Mrs. A. r. Williams spent We'd
nesday with Toledo relatives.
Miss Ida Zingg was the guest of
Mrs. f. j. Carr in Toledo Tuesday.
Mrs. d. Van HELEN was the guest
of relatives in Pemberville over Sun
day.
Fine wool bed blankets at $3.50,
4.25, $50 and 800. Good ones that
will please you, at FULLERS.
Miss Anna johnson attended the
Teachers institute at Waterville last
Saturday.
Mrs. Frank Scholl of Lime City
was the guest of her mother, Mrs.
Geo. Caldwell, over Sunday.
The Saturday market held by the
ladies of the Presbyterian church
was q financial success. Their entire
stock was sold out.
For SALE.-One house and foul
lots, corner Fifth and Locust streets
26tf ADAM +. LEYDoRF.
&C. l.. Hubbell of Monclova, Mrs
A. c. Fuller and children visited
Frank Hubbell and family at Ham
mansburg over Sunday.
Mrs. Charles Lampman ant
daughter leave Monday for their hom'
at the $500" after spending severa
weeks with DR.. and Mrs. j. II. Rhein
frank.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-11-18

Mrs. Emma Norton is spending a
couple of weeks in B. G..
"A new line of trunks and dress
suit cases, at FULLER's
Miss Ladd entertained her sister
from Woodville the past week.
Mrs. II. NJ. Hoover spent Monday
with friends in Bowling Green.
Miss Ragan and Mr.. Morris OF
Maumee, were guests of VIM. Mills
and wife, recently.
Mrs. Thomas Ordway and son
Donald of b. e., were the guests OF
Thomas Frusher and wife Sunday.
H. NJ. Hoover and wife were wit
nesses of Mother Goose" at the Val
entine Wednesday evening.
-Broadcloth suitable for ladies
suits-seYeral good shades-a special
good one at S1.OO per yard, 80 inches
wide, at FULLER's.
The Ladies Society of the Presby-
terian church expect to haYe, as usual
their Xmas Market about the middle
of December.
w. p. Adamson and wife visited
relatives at Delta the first of the week.
Mr.. AS father, Samuel Adamson, re.
turned with them to spend a few days
here.
-WANTED-Girl for general house.
work. Apply at JOURNAL office. 37b*
-WANTED-Sewlng or work of any
kind. Would like place in restaurant
Mrs. L. A. Potter, opposite Catholic
Priests home, Front street. 37a*
e. 2. Pump is all right. Ask
John Cranker. Anon sells 'em. "a.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-11-18

Dan Mosses and wife of Fremont
were guests of George Craig and wife
last Sunday.
Charles Hall and wife and = Ugh
ter Zella were guests of VIM. Frl,sher
and family Sunday.
Claude Webb, wife and daughter,
of Sylyania. were guests of r. p. Bar
ton and family few days this week.
See our new line of Suits for
small Boys suitable for school at $3.50
$500, $3.50 and $500 guaranteed as
good as any body will sell you at these
prices. A. c. FULLER.
L. S. Dunbar, wife and two chill
dren of Boston, Mass, Mrs. j. A.
Holmes and daughter, Miss Lou
Holmes, and Mrs. l.. S. Holmes of
Weston were Sunday guests at the
Churchill home.
The funeral service eff Mrs. VIM.
Day of Fremont was held on Friday
last by Rev. Bailey of that place. The
remains were brought to Maumee
where they were laid to rest, Rev.
Matthews of this place officiating. De-
ceased leaves a husband, son, brother
and sister, Mrs. Wilson Sweet, Sr., of
Perrysburg.