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The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-04-15
NEBRASKA CITES.
Nearly All OF Towns Vote fer
License.

Nearly All OF Towns Vote fer
License.
Omaha, Neb, April Returns from
Nebraska municipal elections are COM
ing in slowly. The contests in most
instances turned on the license ques-
ton. Where party politics entered in
to the case republicans have been al
most uniformly successful so far as
known at this hour, except in South
Omaha, where Tom Hector, democrat,
and Frank koutsky are running neck
and neck for mayor, with kOutSkv
probably slightly in the lead on the
official count.
Dollar gas has won Il signal victory
in Lincoln, where every one of the
seven councilmen elected is pledged to
it.
Editor Williams, of the Pilot, was
elected mayor of Blair.
Omaha. Neb. Aaril G.-Municipal
elections were held IN Nebraska TODAY
except in Omaha. The issues were
generally icense or no license. although
party lines We're drawn in some places,
and the result is expected to forecast
in some degree what may be eyoecta6
at the fall elections.
The campaign in South Omaha has
been holly contested on party lines.
Returns received at 10 O'clock n m,
indicate that the democrats have elect
ed Thomas Hector mayor, with the re-
mainder of the ticket republicans.
A majority OF the outside towns re-
porting thus Tar have voted for high
license.
Eighty per cent OF the towns heard
from tonight report the election of high
license tickets. David City was an ex-
ception. Fremont elected the entire re-
publican ticket, Grand Island voted in
favor OF high license, and Norfolk, Ash
land, West Point, Holdrege and all the
towns in Clay county elected wet
tickets.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-04-15
Stories Are Denied.

Berlin, April Reports of Anti
Semitic massacres and cruelties a,
Lompalanka, Bulgaria circulated in tbs
United States by a news agency are
highly exaggerated and are based on q
paragraph in one of the German papers
which merely mentioned the threaten
ing attitude of the Bulgarian popula.
ton against the Jews, and ostensible
violence against a young Macedonian
The alleged crucifiXion details are moth.
ing more than inventions.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-04-15
FIRE in SUBWAY.
Workmen in the New York Tunnel Had
a Marrow Escape.

a Marrow Escape.
New York, April S.-The woodwork
in the subway now under construction
was on fire at Broadway and Fulton
streets for half an hour this morning.
4 large number Of laborers We're IN
ployed in the subway and the fire cut
off their usual means of progress. so
it was necessary to tear up the street
for a block farther down Broadway to
let them escape. The tlremen were not
able to enter the subway on account of
the dense volumes OF smoke, but they
made several openings for streams Of
water and finally succeeded i'll smother
ing the flames. The fire seriously in
terfered with telephone and telegraph
service in the lower city. 1t was caused
by an explosion of a small lamp used
by laborers in the underground work.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-04-15
Gnrinnfield Dcnncratin

Springfield, III, April THE demo-
Gratis today elected four aldermen In
the city. h supervisor at large and
thirty-six assistant supervisors and
c~onstables, while the republicans elect
ed three aldermen, three assistant gu
perVlsors, the assessor N the police
magistrate.
The new council stands as before,
eight democrats II six republicans.
The new county board Of supervisors
stands twenty-five democrats, seven.
teen republicans, and two in doubt.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-04-15
OHIO BANK FAILURE.
Akron Savings Institution Is Forced to
Close, Having About $a50,0Oo

Akron, O., April THE doors of the
Akron Savings bank closed today and
receivers were appointed. The action
was precipitated as a result of the Ak
ron Clearing House association CON-
peliing the bank to make all it's clear
lngS in cash.
William Buchtel is president Of the
bank The capital stock is 5000, 900,
surplus $50, 600 and deposits $3.50, 900.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-04-15

Omaha, april "a mortgage deed for
1853, 100000 was fled in the office of the
register of deeds of Douglas county by
the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
Railroad company to the Central Trust
company of New York. 1t covers all lines
and branches of that company, including
nearly 4,0Co miles of track in six states.
The mortgage known as a first and re-
funding gold bonds mortgage It runs
thirty years from April /.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-04-15
ISABELLA LII,

Paris, April G.-Eorner Queen Isabella
of Spain is suffering from a severe attack
of Influenza, which causes anxiety on ac-
count Of her advanced age.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-04-15
Causes Concern at Rome,

Rome, April 9.-News OF the attempt
on the life Of Alphonso at Barcelona,
produced the deepest impression here,
especially among the members Of The
Spanish colony Of Rome, which is quite
numerous. King Victor-Emanuel and
the pope upon receiving the news, i'm
mediately telegraphed their warmest
congratulations to Alplonso on his es-
cape.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-04-15

EztrsaAion Treaty Signed.
Washington, april 6.-Secretary HI,
and Cuban Minister Quesada today
signed the treaty Of e1tradition.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-04-15
FIVE BURN TO DEATH.

CONFEDERATION in a Hall in New York
Causes Loss of Life.
Mount Vernon, N. Y, April S.-Five
persons are dead, another dying and
two injured, the result of a fire today
in Columbia hall building, a metal
sheathed, three story structure. The
dead:
NATHAN FREY. aged 66.
ISADOR FREY, aged II.
HELEN FREY, aged 3.
HENRY FREY, aged 3.
GUSSIE DOHRING, aged6fd.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-04-15
BIG SNOW UP NORTH.
Eight Inches Has Fallen at Crane
Forks, N. D., and More is Still!

Grand Forks. N. D., April 9.-l1ight
inches of wet snow has fallen since
midnight and at noon 1t was still snow
ing heavily. The storm is general
throughout the northern part OF the
State.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-04-15
MARTIN THINKS He
has AN OCTOPUS
South Dakotan Has Evidence
That the Beef Trust Really
Exists.
S NO COMPETITION NOW
Facts Have Been Gathered Which Show
That What Was Once a Com
petitive Market Is Now Alb
solutcly Without Rivalry.

Chicago, April 7.-Congressman L.
w. Martin of South Dakota passed
through Chicago with a mass of evil
dence against the alleged beef trust.
which he will place before Secretary
Cortelyou. Mr.. Martin said:
There is q beef trust. One OF the
largest cattle shippers in South Da.
kota showed me accounts OF sales for
1902 and 1903, which showed that in
1902 he found a competitive market,
while during h spring season of 1909
he got but one bid on any load of cat
tie.
Statements of other cattlemen and
Of commission mel i'll the west all cor
roborate my opinion that the stock
market is manipulated by the seven
big concerns.
Bidding Is Restricted.
1T makes no difference whether a
stockman ships to Omaha, ST. Joseph,
Sioux City, st. Louis or Chicago, he
meets the same conditions. The first
bid is the only one he gets. there is nc
open market.
THE big stockmen OF the west are
organizing and win put UP independent
plants of their own. They are obliged
to do something for their own relief.
Il met q number of cattlemen while l
was in Deadwood and some commits
sion men, and they are all convinced
that there is some kind of a conbina-
tlon among the packers. Ei,her they
TX the PRICE OF peer lor each day, or
there Is an understaholtiS among theM
that When II plus none Oh the resi-
bids against him.
During the year 1903 the price of live
cattle was lower IMAM II Il peen for
live years. me conditions IN the coun-
try We're as prosperous as lhey were III
1901 n l9o2. Inc same amount OF
beef was bought ana sold. Inc price
OF dressed beet was very niue less thal
l902, n the export trade or the couI'
try was greater IMAM ever pelofe. rms
Indicates an abnormal conultlOn OF al
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-04-15

England last year imported $40 900, 900
worth OF automobiles n exported only
81, 700, 900 worth.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-04-15

The Russian consumer pays for sugar
three or four times the export price.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-27
The White Skirt Now Is Plain.

The usual white skirts worn with
these blouses are rather plain. reaching
to just above the top Of the half shoe or
pumps, and fitting closely over the hips.
being made up with a five or seven gore
cut. Each OF these seams is strapped
and stitched closely with a fare at the
bottom, or else these skirts are the
tucked or pleated variety. fiaring just
above the knees, with wide hem at the
bottom. The hats that are generally
worn are the regulation childs hat,
formed Of lace. very large and fat.
with the lace falling over the b-im. and
with either a wreath of cOlored or white
flowers around the fat crown or n bunch
at one side and in the back. These or
the pink blue and white chiffon hats.
with big bows across the front and
sometimes long streamers CT ribbon 10
match 10 tie round the neck, with a bow
and ends in the front are most CO.
QuettiSh. Needless TO say, white kid or
canvas shoes are worn with these cos
TUNES, with either white Isle OF silk
stockings This is the usual costume OF
nearly all the young girls and matrOns
to be seen this summer IN the mornings
OF course, the frocks worn in the after
noon are Of an entirely different deSCrip-
ton for the beautiful hand work. en-
broidery tucks and frills are mostly to
be seen in the afternoon and evening
gowns These are exquisite and dainty.
mostly hung ever white tafteta under
slips.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-27
JUDGE JOHN J. WEED
IS DEAD IN VERMONT
Was for Many Years Member of the
Washington Bar-Was Friend
of Lincoln.

Judge John J. Weed, for many years a
prominent member Of the Washington
bar. died July II. at Hinesburg Vt,
where he was born. When quite a
young man Mr.. Weed left Hiuesburg
and went TO Springfield, Ill, where he
began the practice Of the law, his
chosen profession. He often had for his
opponent in the courts. in the ffties.
Abraham Lincoln, who afterward be-
came President Of the United States.
A strong friendship grew up between
Mr.. Lincoln and Judge Weed, and the
former appointed the latter solicitor in
tho Court OF Claims. Mr.. Weed gave
special attention to Indian Claims and
was at one time counsel for the Five
Civilized Tribes.
Since Mr.. Weed came TO Washington
about forty years ago he remained and
after retiring from the Court Of Claims
acquired 2 lucrative practice. IN bust
ness he was frequently associated with
Jefferson Chandler and Robert q. Inger-
soil
Judge Weed was also Tor many years
prominent In temperance circles. He was
a member Of Pioneer Council Sons OF
Jonadab and was always active in the
work Of the order.
Judge Weed was taken 81 several
weeks ago in the Office Of L. II. Thomas,
In this city As soon as pra cticable he
left for his old home in Hinesburg in
hope Of regaininP HIS health. He how
ever, succumbed 20 kidney trouble from
which he had suffered a long time.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-27
ice CREAM PTOhAINE
POISONS FIVE WOMEN
One Is Dead and Four Are Critically III
and Not Expected
to Live.

POMEROY. Ohio July 27.-Mrs. J. NJ.
Pritchard. an officer Of the Rebekah
lodge, Of this place. IS dead. as the re-
suit Of ptomaine poison, Mrs. Ray
Smith. Mrs. G. ". Jones. Mrs. Johanus
McCarty and Mrs. Z. a. Ward are criti-
cally III and no hope for their recovery
is given.
Twenty-Five members OF the lodge
visited GaIIipolis last Friday 70 attend
a lodge function. Among the refresh
ments served was ice cream and no I'll
effects were reported until Saturday
night. when Mrs. PTitchard became very
III. The attending physician was unable
10 certainly diagnose her trouble until
the Illness of her companions was re-
ported.
An Investigation followed and all
symptoms pointed TO ptOmaine poison
No cases Of illness have been reported
among others who partook Of the ice
cream.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-27
AMERICAN FURNITURE THE BEST.

American furniture is superior on ac-
count Of the technical skill employed IN
its mechanical! execution, and. although
we have no distinctive national style,
American designers produce some Of the
best examples OF the period" STYLES
such rs those OF the eighteenth century
now In vogue IN every civilized coun-
try. Furniture of this type made in Eu-
rope falls apart In this climate and in
our OVeThcatcd houses Indeed. dealers
have to make over the pieces they i'm
port But a fine piece of furniture Of
American design and American manu-
facturc IN one Of these styles combines
delicacy and strength 10 a remarkable
degree. American manufacturers even
find sale for their products abroad. 4
Philadelphia house sells furniture TO
members Of the German nobility, and
once filled a large order for the Sultan
Of Morocco after his agents had OK
amined the product Of other countries
Several New York firms make furniture
in the French style for customers IN
Faris.-WOrld's Work.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-27
We'd Thirty-tV0 Years
And Are NOW Divorced
Husband Says Wife Concealed Fact of First
Husband Being Alive for Twenty Years.
Step-DaUghter Denies Allegations.

SIOUX FALLS, 5. d. July Rum
ming through a period Of thirty-two
years, a romance which las interested
the Dakota courts came to light a few
days ago when Judge Julian Bennett.
OF the Third judicial circuit granted a
divorce To James +. Seacord. of New
Rochelle. y. Y. a contractor and head
OF the Grand Army post of that city.
The contention Of the plaintiff in this
action against Mary Allen Seacord, his
wife. is that he had been married to her
more than twenty years before he knew
that she had "a husband living
Married After the War.
SeacoTd served throughout the civil
war lie maintains that IN 1866. when
hc completed his service in Che Union
army. lie returned 10 New Rochelle. He
was young and active. lie saw Mrs
Mary Allen. was introduced % her. fell
f. love with her and married her. At
that time she was widow with q ten
yesr-oll daughter.
Seacord in this action says that Mrs.
Allen asserted that her husband was
dead. His name was John n Allen
S-ac1rd. after the marriage became
contractor and acquired property. He
. SAID tl1l n amounted 10 f-s..Nt. which
he made over I'm the name OF bis wife.
Gossip Informed Plaintiff.
During the divorce trial evidence was
Introduced 10 show that iu 1872 L-s
Prior visited New Rochelle and informed
Saacord that his wife had "a husband uv-
hg 10 was further stipulated that the
property which bad been made ov.r 90
llrs. Selcord had fin turn been trans
fgred % Mrs. James L. Waterbury. Of
NV Rochelle 2Irs. SeacorI's Gaush-ar
by her first husband.
Suit was instituted two years ago in
TIE supreme court OF Eestcr--tar
county by Seacord 20 auuul the mar
Rage. The case was called AT several
iessiols OF the court but was never
PRESSED. Subsequently ScacurC took the
5u.t 90 South Dakota.
Daughter Makes Explanation.
NEW YORK. July 25.-Whcn rela-
tives Of aIrs. Mary Allen SeacOrd, Of
New Rochelle. were shown the above
dispatch from South Dakota there were
q Few angry persons in thar village
Indeed, Seac0rd's own brother. Law
renee Ecacord. who lives az 81 Main
tre-t. New Rochelle. denied certain al
legations made ~ South Dakota. Mrs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-27
QUEER THINGS WOMEN DO.

4 great many persons have MADE
study of female character. but none OF
them have attempted 70 explain whE
a woman draws her feet up under her
skirts and sits on them, or how she
IS able 10 do Il without detection. We
all know that woman can be dressed
bv an expert maid, and after all the
millinery rigging she carries mas Dreh
nronounced perfectly secure and in ship
shape. she viii cautiously feel how her
belt sets in the back, first with the right
and then with the left hand, repeating
tha performance every two minutes as
long as there is company In the parlor-
The fact that n woman cannot read a
newspaper without missing II mp into
millions Of wrinkles and creases. get
ting the pages mixed. and turned upside
down. Il another mystery that has never
been explained. in spite Of the fact
that II has been productive of much
profanity on the part of their husbands.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-27
SUMNER TOILETTES
The Costumes Must Have Correspond
ingly Dainty Lingerie.

Now that the season has advanced.
one can note the really new touches to
be seen in the summer clothes. Last
year the fascinating oainty lingerie IN
derwaists We're family visible under the
extremely thin waists and blouses even
during the hot weather. These same
lingerie underwaists. with bows here
and there over them, are worn again
this summer 10 an even greater degree.
for most of the French houses and
waists are more elaborate with lace and
hand work than ever before. and. being
so extremely sheer. il Is absolutely nee
essary to have everything correspond in
texture. Some OF these waists are so
very open that they are worn over a
white, pale blue or other pale silk IN
derslip, which shows through in delicate
fninfnaSa
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-27
ELIZA J. EVERETT SAYS
SHE IS JUDGES WIDOW

CAMBRIDGE. Mass, July 27.-AsSert-
Mg that she IS the widow Of Judge
George II. Everett. o. Laoonia. y. H.,
Eliza y. Everett an inmate of tic Cam
bridge Old Ladies' Home. is seeking q
share Of mis- $1,000 estate. and has be-
gun an action iu tile New Hampshire
courts
II the time o. Judge Eve-ctts death.
which occurred early his year, the
next Of k'u was supposed to De his
brother. IL being known that Sarah j..
Everett. whom hc married i'm this city
april u. ISL had died The year pre-
viOus, leaving 40 children.
Eliza Everest says sac was married
% Judge Everett IN Boston, January
e. lsls Sine was never divorced from
hi.a she says. although tl-y separated
in ia5y She knew that Ee had married
again. she admits, bat why she made
no legal complaint she w.H NOT tell
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-27
BLIND MAN CAUGHT NEGRO
WHO STOLE CHlLD'S MONEY

CONNELLSVILLE. Pa, July 27.-Al-
though blind, Contractor William c.
Mccormick, led BY a little boy. cap
tured negro thief at the Leith works
near here.
The negro drew a big knife, but Nc
Cormick wrested the weapon from the
fellows grasp. and then compelled him
10 restore two out of five dollars he had
stolen.
He then made the negro go to work
for him IN a stone quarry TO repay by
labor the other three dollars he had
stolen and spent.
Mccormick had given a small boy a
five-dolgar bill 10 have 1t changed on
Saturday night A negro took the
money, saying that he would have the
bill changed 1T the Morgan Hotel. He
did not come back. Led by the child.
Mccormick found the negro and the boy
identified him.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-27
COURT PUTS RESTRAINT
ON PERSISTENT LOVER
Issues Injunction Forbidding Him From
Communicating With Girl.
Hypnotism Alleged.

SAVANNAH, Ca. July 27.-What
lawyers pronounce the first case on
record Of its kind was presented in the
superior court, when Mrs. Eva Creigh-
ton. wealthy widow. obtained an in
junction restraining D. NJ. Currie, a
young man Of this city. from communi-
eating with her daughter. Celeste, ff-
teen years old.
Communication is prevented either
by letter, note, telegraph, telephone,
pubic or private messenger, or by any
whistle, sign, signal. device or scheme
Whatsoever. whether practiced alone or
IN conjunction with another by which
his thoughts or will may be communi-
Gated or become ineligible to said
Celeste"
All the parties are prominent socially
Mrs. Creighton alleges Currie exercises
a hypnotic influence over the girl.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-27
SUES RAILWAY COMPANY
FOR $4,000 DAMAGES

Mrs. Alice Emmons today brought
suit against the Washington Railway
and Electric Company for $4,000 dam
ages. alleging personal injuries.
Mrs. EmmOns says In her declaration
that she was a passenger on one Of the
cars OF the defendant on the 23d day OF
July. 1904 and when the car arrived at
Ninth and l. Streets northwest she at
tempted 70 alight from II. and was in
Jured by. the sudden starting Of the car
before she had safely cotton of.
She alleges that she was seriously
and permanently injured.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-27
QUAKER "COP" BLUSHEDl
AND LOST HIS CASE

PHILADELPHIA, July 27.-When the
rain is falling and the highways are
covered with mud how high may d
pretty girl lift her skirts when she
crosses the street Magistrate Joseph
S. Boyle vas asked 70 settle the ques-
tiOu. when Miss Belle Kennedy. 4 win
some maid of twenty-five, OF SlS North
FOrty-sixth Street, was arraigncd by
Ben Savage. a special policeman.
1T was raining last night ana | didn't
care 20 wet my skirts" she said. 1T
isn't anybOdy's business. anyway
But broke I'm Savage. she raised
her skirts so high that I-er-er-cr
couldn't help-er-er seeing her-er-er
leg"
The magistrate discharged Miss Ken
MedE.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-27
MISS ANTHONY'S BROTHER
DYING IN LEAVENWORTH

lisANENNOBTH. Kan. July 27.-CoI-
y. 4. Anthony an editor. and brother
or Miss susan T. Anthony. is dying at
MS homo here. He has been in bad
health for some time and became sud
denly worse today His family were
summoned 10 his bedside
Colonel Anthony. who IS eighty years
old, is one Of the best known figures
IN Kansas history. lie IS editor Of the
LoaycnWOrth Times" which he esta b.
lIsL.l in IA--
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-27
HIGHWAYMEN CHL0ROF0RM
WOMAN IN THE STREET

PITTSBURG. July IA sensational
robbery took place late Saturday night
in well lighted street in Williamsburg,
suburb. but was not reported 10 the
Pittsburg police until yesterday.
Miss Alice Knuff was going to her
home when she was waylaid by two
masked men. who chlOrofOrmed her and
took from her two diamond rings, her
diamond earrings and about $50 IN cash.
The woman lay unconscious in the street
zeal condition.
\ reward has been offered by the faith
or OF the girl.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-27
Colonial Dressing Gowns.

Dressing gowns of the Colonial style
are picturesque and becoming IN ado'-
ton to .hcir merit Of ease and comfort
Many pretty and practical things are
shown in dressing sacques In CHINA SILKS
and lacos. \ typical one was made o.
blue catin ribbon and insertion, with
little plated. fan-shaped pieces OF SILK
inserted at intervals below the waist.
This feature also made full graceful
collar and sleeves.
fs5T,e-r sacques with heavy lace col
lars OF Irish crochet make serviceo bic
garments. The honeycomb erect IS
1IeasIng feature Of the newest ponges
bCudoir sacques. 1t gives gracelu! i"ioS'
80 je varied bv little touches of bead
ing and tinsei-