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The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-09-30
Killing Frost at Aberdeen.

!, Aberdeen, S. D., Sept. 23.-The first
killing frost Of the season in the north
ern part of the state came last night.
In this section the damage to the corn
crop is very slight, not over five per
cent. Gardens generally were killed
The thermometer fell to 26 above
Huron. Sisseton, Watertown, Millbanll
and Eureka report heavy frost.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-09-30
Two Lives LOST ~ Ohioz,,,u

Columbus, o., Sept 21.-The Norfolk
and Western passenger train was
wrecked today at Lockburn BY the
spreading of rails. None of the pas
sengers were injured. Engineer VIM
D. Simonton of Columbus was burned
10 death and Fireman Kyle of colum-
bus was fatally scalded.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-09-30
MORE OF RACE WAR.
Several Negroes in Georgia Are Re.
ported to Have Been Ambushed
and Killed.

Macon, Ga, Sept 23.A report has
been received here from Talbotton that
I a crowd OF negroes has been attacked
several miles from the town, and that
four of them have been shot ana ki,iad
from ambush and the others more ~,
fess severely wounded. The telephone
line from Talbotton has been cut The
Sheriff and a posse have gone to the
scene. - ~
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-09-30
SMALL DAMAGE IN DAKOTA.
Ice Was Formed, But Ninety Per Cent
OF Corn Is Out of Dancer

Sioux Falls, S. D., Sept. 23.-For the
first time this fall ice formed last night
In exposed places, the government
thermometer in this city registering
thirty above, the coolest point reached
during the night. 1t is estimated that
fuily ninety per cent of the great corn
crop OF South Dakota was sufficiently
Inatured to escape injury and that the
remaining ten per cent. was too far ad-
vanced to be completely destroyed and
VIII yet make fair crop. Last night
was the coolest thus far this fall.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-09-30
The Colorado pen,oerats

Denver. Colo, Sept. 21,-Senator
Henry M. Teller was temporary chair
man Of the democratic state conyen-
ton which assembled here TODAY to
nominate presidential electors, con-
gresham at large and a full state
ticket, In his address he outlined the
policy of the party in this campaign
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-09-30
Rismack's Funeral

FREDERICKSBURG, Sept 21.-A simple
funeral service over the remains of
Prince Herbert Bismarlz. who died
Sunday. took place today in the pres
ence OF distinguished company. in
Guiding representatives of the German
sovereigns and the diplomatic corps,
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-09-30
CRUSHED TO DEATH.
Three Miners Killed at Hibernia, N. J
and Several Hurt.

New York, Sept. 22.-Three miners
were crushed to death at the old An
dover Iron mine at Hibernia, N. ~
and another SO badly injured that he
WIZ probably die. There We're several
others hurt. - = a.
The men killed were Russians ana haI
been in this country only few weeks.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-09-30
Taanart n, rhiir..,,.. 80

Chicago, Sept. I9 ST hor1e Taggar9s;
chairman of the democratic nal sS 'SIai
co &C, arrived in Chicago Tod
democratic campaign III iiinuis. nerSs
ocratic leaders from all parts Ill tlii;|
state are here to meet him. n !ssSss35::sS
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-09-30
Golden Is Released.

Chicago, Sept. 21.-George F. Golden,
business agent of the packing house
teamsters, who was held to the grand
jury on charge of intimidation during
the stock yards strike, was released to-
day on a writ of habeas corpus.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-09-30
A GENERAL FROST
I'm SOUTH DAKOTA
Many Points Report Killing
Cold, but Little Damage
Resulting.
CORN WAS OUTOFTHE WAY
General Frost Throughout This Section
is Predicted for Tonight-Loca!!y
the Frost Prediction Was
Not Realized

SlouN City, Sept 22.-The weather
man again failed in his prediction for
frost for Sioux City and vicinity for
ednesday night. as none was visible
TINS (Thursday morning.
Sioux City, Ia, Sept 21-Again
the prediction OF frost was not
realized in Sioux City and the imme-
olate vicinity Tuesday night, and the
weather man has no reports of damage
by frost in Iowa. Day by day the corn
has been stretching the blanket down
over its toes. and the frost which is
again predicted for tonight, if it finally
comes along, will find little more than
the tip end of these members exposed
The forecast promises frost without
qualifications tonight in Nebraska,
Minnesota and South Dakota, and pos
sibiy light frost" for Iowa. Possibly
light FROST doesn't mean damage to
corn at this stage
kilograms received from South Da-
kota points indicate that the frost
tuesday night was OF the killing sort.
but that practically all of the corn was
out of the way. and that the crop will
be the largest that the state has raised.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-09-30
KILLED In OIL FIRE.
SIX Lives Lost as Result of Lightning
Striking an Oil Tank in
Texas

Port Arthur, Tex, Sept 23.-Lisht-
ming today struck the oil tank of the
Texas oil refinery and an explosion fol-
lowed, killing five workmen and fatally
injuring another.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-09-30
SUES STANDARD OIL
Stsss OF Tennessee Wants to Stop
Company Violating States
Anti Trust Statute

Nashville, Tenn. Sept. 23.-The state
today at Galletin began suit against
the Standard Oil company on the
charge of violating the antitrust law
passed by the last legislature,
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-09-30
Jim River Valley Is Safe.

Huron, S. D., Sept. 23.-The heaviest
frost of the season occurred last night.
There was no damage to corn or other
crops; The. bulk of the corn through
Out the Jim river valley is beyond
frost injury and the crop is the great
est ever grown in this section.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-09-30
England Would Work with Ano.r;c,

LONDON, Sept. 23.--Bef1re making fur
lher representations to Russia respect
ing the character OF goods Included IN
the list of absolute contraband of war.
the British government proposes to as
certain the views OF Secretary Hay. in
order that the two governments may
continue 10 act idcntically in the mat
Ter. Secretary Hays note. the contents
OF Wnich are known and thoroughly APP
proved by the foreign office, calls forth
hattering comments from all ouarters
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-09-30
Pen Factory Robbed.

GAINESVILLE, Wis, Sept. 2l.-The plant
of the Parker Pen company was looted
by thieves last night. A $1,000 worth
of pens and large sum Of money were
obtained
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-09-30
CITY TO BUILD Plant.
Milwaukee Decides That Municipa al
Lighting Is the Only Correct

Milwaukee, Wis, Sept 23.-As The re-
suit of report made by special com
mittee, which visited other cities, in
favor OF the municipal lighting scheme.
the controller has signed the bond or
dinance which is to give the CITY s150.-
900 to start a municipal lighting plant
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-09-30
| JAPS CLOSING in
| ON PORT ARTHUR
Toxic Is Confident the Assaults
Will Bring EARLY Fall of
Fortress.
The CAMP Align IN WINTER
People in Japan Specializing About Elk,
pecting Activities vii. Continue
as Late a Possible. as Dur
ing the Chinese War.

HNS''' ot''ed 'cepieNDef Il. Viz y. M,
TO the Lokal An2eigcr, says:
! The Japanese on Tuesday attacked
| Da pass, fifty miles southeast OF Muk-
den. with what result is not known
| me Red Cross institutions here are
making ready for general engage
ments.
Shanghai, Sept. ga Chinese. who
lett Port Arthur last Monday, reports
mat owing to the inceSsant lombard
nent of the harbor by the japanese
the Russian fleet is determined to break
out this week and endeavor to reach
ism Tau, the German port in the
Shang-tung peninsula.
Toxic Sept 23.--The impression is
growing generally shat an engagement
VIII soon take place at Mukden. Kuro-
patkla is evidently preparing to make
determined resistance to any attempt
TO dlSpoSSesS him, and is intrenching
ana constructing defenses. He has an
immense force available. but the opn-
ION is expressed that Tie pass would
pc more favorable location for de-
tense The Russians, however, are
unwilling to suffer the loss of pres
tlse which would be involved by the
abandonment of Mukden. Both armies
are now rested. having recovered from
the effects of the fight at Lao Yang
Ihey are IN condition to fight. and the
weather is favorable for military op-
erations The roads are drying and
the japanese are speedily restoring the
railway. The army is now forwarding
rolllns stock. with captured cars and
engines, and with the Lao river open
ne TASK or transporting men and sup
piies 10 the advanced base of opera
tions at Lao Yang is simple
There is much speculation now as
to the extent of the fall and winter
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-09-30
Eor Wife Murel..

Charlottevilie, Va, Sept. 10. bs
grand jury today returned d true i 11,s|
dlctment against e; b ex-.Mayor Sd ,1is.si
his wife on September Il ss ss5
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-09-30
Farmer a Suicide.

Dubuque, Ia, Sept. 21.-Thomas Bar.
ton. aged so, a farmer near here. cut
his throat from ear to ear with a razor
today. Sickness was the cause.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-09-30
Snow in Adirondacks.

Plattsburg, N. Y. Sept 21.-A light
snow fell for an hour today at Sara
toga lake and other Adirondack points
and the temperature fell below the
freezing point
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-09-30
South Dakota Crops.

Huron, S. d., Sept. 22.--The repor,
OF the weather bureau for the mast
seven days says: The weather durine
the week was generally dry, though
there were light, scattered showers In
some eastern counties. Killing frost
occurred in the Black Hills countiae
me morning of the 18th. In the east
ern portion of the state light frost
occurred on several dates, but, as a
RUE, the damage was local and mostly
not serious
On the whole, the weather was ia
i5,. aoie lor corn, which matured rap
ldly. Early corn Is out of danger from
lrost, a"6 IRE bulk OF the late is either
safe or needs but few DAYS of favor
ape weather, though in some Rig
SIOUX valley countiec week or ten
DAYS Will be needed for late fields On
low grounds. Frost partly destroyed
sne loiiage OF corn on low ground in
counties, but very little was killed ont
r'gnt except IN the Black Hills.
stacking of small grains is nearly
completed, and threshing is generally
Wen advanced, though somewhat de-.
iayea by rain in few northeastern
io ', All small grains, except
wheat, are yielding well.
There is still some green fax in
northern counties and a little was in.
Jured by frost, but the bulk of tha
crop Is safe and much is cut. Consia-
eraple mas been threshed and the yield
ana quality are good
Haylng Is practically finished an
abundant crop being generally secured
PASTURES are getting dry in some
southern counties but have improved
in the northeast section,
Grass on the range is ground -curjne
f1aVorably for winter pasturage and
I'VE e, stock are in good condition.
Inc yield and quality of potatoes are
localities. =
Mlllet harvest is nearly completed.
except IN extreme northern counties,
the yields being generally fair to good
Considerable blowing is being done
IN southern and midle counties. but the
GROUND is becoming too dry in some
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-09-30
HAVE NOT CROSSED THE HUN.
Story of Sensational Move by the Japs
Denied at St. PETERSBURG.

Story OF Sensational Move by the Japs
Denied at St. Petersburg.
81. Petersburg. Sept. 2G,-General Ku-
ropatkin telegraphs that the Japanese
yesterday twice attacked the position
occupied by the Russians in Da pass.
ana mat they were repulsed and their
turning movement checked by the Rus
san cavalry with machine guns.
huropat!iin declares the situation at
me front unchanged The most re-
liable information does not indicate II
resumption of the Japanese offensive
Tor some days
Inc reports that Euroki had crossed
F., ". ne nun river at Fushun turn out to be
iaiSe. Inc Russians strongly hold .he
road to Fushun and Bentsiaputze, RI
is pointed out that if the japanese had
occupied Fushun the Russians would
nave been compelled to evacuate Muk-
aeil, since Fushun is nearer to Tie Pass.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-09-30
New York Bank stste,,,,,I . ~ J, n \

New York, Sept. IT, The weekly ii; & =
statement shows the following !: ~ ~ a
Loans increase. !. Z. sJfs ~ tiio
Deposits, increase. 8 70, 81 1Sss,
Circulation. Increase s. az,
Legal tenders, decreas ~ 4 ss IN
Specie decrease. saSS ssHs
Reserve. decrease. . S Ssisss NIX
Surplus, decrease 81 * 6ssss TX
Ex-U. s. deposits. decrease. q siSx ~
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-09-30
Post for a Grand Duke.

st Petersburg. Sept. 23.-The en-
peror has appointed his uncle, the
Irahd Duke Sergius Michaelovitch, to
general Of artillery.
Inc appointment of Grand Duke
Sergius practically confers on him
Charge of the whole artillery of the
Russian army, although his father. the
aged Grand Duke Michael. retains the
nominal title of grand master of ordi-
nance. Serg1us Is only 35 years old,
and won his promotion to the rnnl, ~
major general of artillery by sheer
merit. He Is a tireless worker and
recognized as the leading Russian ar
tl!lery expert The lack of artillery
which has hainpered Russian OPERA
uons throughout the campaign will
certainly be remedied under the ener-
getic young inspector.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-09-30
CORN is NOW SAFE.
Reports From Over State Are vcrv
EavorabIe

Lincoln, Neb. Sept. 22.--The Ne
Draska weather and crop bureau has
issued the following bulletin:
cool weather prevailed during the
l l four days of the week; the last
three days were warm. with maxi
mum m temperature ranging from SIS to
30 degrees. "
The rainfall was confined to showers.
which occurred in the southeastern
part OF the state during Tuesday. The
amount OF rainfall was from one half
men 10 slightly over two inches.
frost was general over the state
Wednesday morning. 1t was light in
the southern and western portions and
heaVy in the northwest. Practically no
damage was done except to tender
vegetation and garden truck.
Inc weather has been favorable for
maturing corn, most of which is out Of
danger from damage by frost.
laying is nearly completed and a
large crop is being secured in excellent
condition.
Potato digging is progressing, the
yield being large
Fall blowing and seeding have adj
"anced rapidly.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-09-30
Bio Fire in Montreal.

Z Montreal, Sept. 21.-The building of
the Canada Hardware company, the
Canadian branch of the London Thread
Trust, and Chaput, Fills & Co., whole
sale grocery and liquor, burned today.
The loss is estimated at $4,000.
The Delta independent., 1904-09-09
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. United
statss Geological Survey. Reclamation Service

DEPARrMRNT OF THE INTERIOR. United
Suites Geological Survey, Reclamation Service,
Washington, d. G.. July 20. 1901.
Sealed proposals. In duplicate, will be received
at the oiice of the u. .. Reclamation Service ut
Montrose. Colorado. until 10 o'clock A. ". Sep
tember Is. 1904 for the construction Of about
Is miles Of main distributing canals involving
about 10000 cublc yards Of sarthwork. for the
conveyance and partial distribution Of about
i.3oo cubic feet of water .per second. fram the
mouth Ofthc Gunnison Tunnel near Cedar Creek
Station to point on the Uncompshgr. River
about miles s0nth Of MontrJse, Colorado.
Bids will be received on excavation and en-
bankment for one more divisions which will
approximate 5000 cubic yards each.
The right Is reserved 10 award ~ one bidder
a. many or As few Of such divisions as the inter.
est Of the Service may require. Specifications.
form Of proposal. and plans may bc inspected
after August 10, 1901. at the Office OF the Chief
Engineer OF the Reclamation Service, Washing
t,a. d. C.; AT the Office OF the District Engineer.
U. s. Reclamation Service. Chamber OF Com
merce Building. Denver. Colorado: and Mt the
Office of the U. y. Reclamation Service. Mont
rose, Colorado. Each bid must be accompanied
by certified check for per cont Of the amount
Of the bid. payable to the Secretary Of the Int.
rior. rs q guaranty that the bidders will. II sue
cessfui. promptly execute satisfactory contract
and furnish bond In the sum Of 80 per cent Of
the bid for the faithful performance Of the work.
Tie right Is reserved to reject any or all bids,
to waive technical defects or to accept one part
Of q bid and reject another. as the inrercsts Of
the service may require. Bidders are invited TO
be present. Proposals must be marked "Propo-
sails f,r the Construction of South Canal, Uncom-
pshgre Valley Project
TIOS. RYAN.
Acting Secretary.
The Delta independent., 1904-09-09

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, United
States Geological Survey, Reclamation Service,
Washington. ID. q. July %. 1904.
Sealed proposals, In duplicate, will be received
at the Office OF the U y. Reclamation Service at
MOntrose, Colorado, until 10 O'Clock A NJ. Octo-
Der 8, 1901, for the construction Of the Gunnison
Tunnel and approaches involving $1,000 linear
feet more or less, Of tunnel and about 10000 Gu
bic yards Of excavation In open cut at the lower
portal, the ssmc being p,rtion Of system for
the diversion Of about 300 cubic feet Of water
per secnnd from the GunnIson River to the Un-
compahgre Valley, Colorado.
Specifications. form OF proposal, aud plans
may be Inspected after August 10, 1884, at the Of
fee Of the Chief Eng sineer OF the U. y. Reclsina-
tion Service, Washington, %. C at the Office OF
the District Engineer. y. s. Reclamation Ser
vice, Chamber Of Commerce Building, Denver
Colorado; or at the Office Of the U. $. Reclama-
tion Service MOntrose. Colorado. Each bid
must be accompanied by II certified check for
si00 payable to the Secretary OF the interior,
asa guaranty that the bidders win. fsiccessfui.
promptly execute a satisfactory contract and
furnish bond In the sum of sl500OO for the fait
full performance uf the work.
The right Is reserved to reject any or all bids.
and To waive technical defects. us the interests
OF the service may require. Bidders are invited
to be present. Proposals must be marked PRO
posal for the Construction OF the Gunnisou Tun
mel, Uncompalisre Valley Project
TuoS. RYAN.
Acting Secretary.
The Delta independent., 1904-09-09
Abcess.

W. H. Harrison. Cleveland, Miss,
writes. Aug. Is, 1902: II want to say
word Of praise for Ballard's Snow L,ni
ment. Istepped on nail. which caused
the cords In my leg to contract and an
ahsess to rise in my knee. and the doctor
told me that would have a stiff leg. 90
one day l went to j. F. Lords drug
store (who is now In Denver. Colo.) He
recommended bottle OF Snow Liniment !;
got 5oc sizs. and it cured my leg. It
is the best liniment in the world.
ASSESSES with few exceptions. are
indicative OF constipation or debility
They may, however, result from blows or
from foreign bodies, introduced into the
skin or flesh. such as splinters, thorns
etc. Sold by Peoples Pharmacy.
The Delta independent., 1904-09-09
PACNIA.

Special Correspondence.
W. H. Garvin, manager OF the Fruit
Growers association visited Delta on
business this week.
A. Ray McMullin. brother Of G. e.
left last Saturday for Boulder where he
will attend the university. Ray is work.
ing his way through college by running
a boarding house for young men.
Everything is activity around the
fruit handling section OF town these
days. The association. Nelson Bros,
commission company and our big evap.
orator are running full blast. The
evaporator is running out a greater
amount of fruit per day now than ever
fore.
The Elberta crop is now being
handled and although the rush 10 not
yet on it 10 making some OF our orchard.
lists hustle to keep up with the fruit as
it ripens.
T. E. Crook and family. who have
been staying with W. r. Crook for q
week or two, left for their homo in Chi.
cago this week. Mr.. Crook il in the
electric business and it was necessary
for him 10 get back to his work.
R. r. Page went to Grand Junction
last week to meet his wife and family
They have been visiting in Utah for sev'
eral weeks and we're just returning
home. We learn that one OF Mr.. Pages
children is i'll and that they are delayed
in Grand Junction.
DR.. w. P. Headden OF the Colorado
Agricultural college in the department
OF Geology and Chemistry. spent fev
days 10 Hotchkiss and Paonia looking
over our soil. At Hotchkiss he pro
cured some samples OF water from the
Doudty springs.
The Delta independent., 1904-09-09
Neglected Colds.
TIfOS. RYAN.
Acting Secretary.

Every part Of the mucous membrane,
the noee, throat. ears. head and lungs,
etc.. are subjected to diseaso and blight
from neglected colds. Bsllard's Hors.
hound Syrup 10 a pleasant and effective
remedy. DC. Soc, SlO0. W. Akendrick,
Valley Mills, Texas. writes: II have
used Ballard's Horebound Syrup for
coughs and throat troubles; 1t 10 pleas-
ant and most effective remedy" Sold
by Peoples Pharmacy.
The Delta independent., 1904-09-09

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, United
States geological Survey. Reclamation s'rvicc,
Washington. ID. &. August 10. 1901.
Sealed proposals. I'm duplicate. will he received
until 10 O'Clock n. m, September q. 1901, at the
orrics of tile u. . Reclamation Service. Chamts
Of Commerce iiuilding, Denver. Colorado. for
tho ronst, hction and completion of tcieph' n''
system abomt twenty eight miles IN length. In
connection with the uncompshgre Valley kcc-
ismation Project. near Monirosc. Colorado.
pec!bcatiOnS forms Of pruposai. aud particu'srs
may be obtained alter August 20, 1901. by apply
Ing to 4. l. Fellows. u. y. Geological Survey.
Ci,amlcr Of Commerce Building. Denver. Colo
RADIO. u the Engineer OF the United Slater R.cls-
nation Service. Montrose, Colorado. or In the
Chief Engineer Of the U. y. Reclamation service.
Washington. y. G.
Each bid must be accompanied by certified
cheek payable to the order Of the Secretary Of
the Interior for per cent Of the contract price
M guaranty that the bidder Will, if successful,
promptly execute N satisfactory coninsct and
furnish bond In the sum Of 20 per cent Of the
contract price for the faithful performance Of
tic work.
The right Ia reervcd to reject any and nj, bids
and tD wnive technical defects II the interests of
tiie Government require II. bidders are Invited
TO be present. Proposals must be marked "Pro.
po ais for telephone system. uncompahgrc Val
ley Project. Colorado
THOS. RYAN.
Acting Secretary.