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The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-12-23
WIPES OUT A FAMILY.
Typhoid Fever Caused Death of Three
at Powell

Aberdeen, S. D., Dec 16.-Typhoid
has almost wiped out the family of
Postmaster Henry Hodson of Powell.
In October a son was stricken with
The disease and died early in Novem-
Ger. A little later three other sons
were taken sick but recovered. Just
before Thanksgiving the mother, their
daughter Mary and their son Edwin
were also stricken, and yesterday the
mother and Edwin died at ST. Luke's
hospital in Aberdeen, where they had
Been taken for treatment. SO many
deaths In one family inside of month
has aroused general commiseration for
The unfortunate family. The disease is
attributed to impure water at the Hold
son home.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-12-23
BRIDGE COLLAPSED.
Structure Over Elk River at Charles
town, w. Va, Falls, Carrying
:. Many Into the River,

Charleston, W. Va, Dec. 17.-Three
persons are known to have been killed
and five others seriously injured by the
collapse of the suspension bridge across
the Elk river, which connects East and
West Charleston.
At the time the bridge went down
there were six teams and six children
on their way to school and a number
of other pedestrians on the structure
The bridge went down without warn.
ing, but a number of those who were
near the ends of the structure man.
aged to reach land.
Those who went down with the
wreckage fell a distance of forty feet
into the ice covered waters of the Elk
river. The depth of the river at this
point is varously estimated at from
ten to twenty feet, and when the iron
and lumber wreckage struck the ice it
broke into fragments and those killed
and several of the injured were thrown
into the water or swept under the ice
farther down the stream.
The news of the accident caused great
excitement, and crowds gathered on
both banks of the river.
The steamer Baxter broke the ice to
allow small boats to reach the scene,
and the rescue work began imme-
diately.
The injured were first assisted to the
shore, and later a esarch was made of
the river for dead bodies. The bodies
of Mamie Higginbotham, Ollie Gibbs
and Annie Humphreys were taken out
ard the search continued until night
fall, but no others were found.
| The accident was caused by. two
cables on the north side slipping from
their moorngs. When that side
dropped another cable on the other side
snapped, the floor tilted and turned
| completely over.
During the civil war the cable of this
| bridge was cut by General Wise when
he evacuated Charleston. the bridge at
the same time being partly burned.
| The same cable was afterward spliced,
| and has been in use ever since.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-12-23
injured BY a Wounded Deer.

Deadwood, S. D., Dec. 49, Charles
Cerney, q wei. known man of this city,
had a very narrow escape near Ma
liant this week with deer. He had
wounded the animal, and thinking it
was dead, approached 1t, when it sud-
denly sprang up and together they!
ting himself free from the deer. he
found that 1t was dead. He received
severe injuries about the head.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-12-23
J. 2. SEES PRESIDENT.
So Did Shaw and Later Both of Them
Took a Run Over to New

Washington. Dec. II. j. Pierpent
Morgan, who came over from New York
yesterday to attend the Gridiron club
dinner, called at the White House and
was with the president half an hour.
Several other callers were kept waiting
until the presidents interview with Mr..
Morgan was over. immediately after
ward Mr.. Morgan left for New York.
Secretary Shaw also saw the presi-
dent and left at midnight for New
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-12-23

The people Of North Melbourne. Aus
tralia, decided at a recent local option
poll that they had thirty-seven SUPER.
fiuous hotels. These have now been
closed, and compensation awarded to
their owners and occupiers by an arbi-.
tratfon court,
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-12-23
Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Dec. A.-Closing cash prices
on track We're as follows:
Wheat-No. hard. Sissy: No. ! north
ern, $1.O6s4 dl07a4; No. northern, $1.01Gp
l.03; No. 3, 92l2@951ac; No. macaroni, Ole.
Corn-No. yellow, S9Ac; to arrive, 3S34ci
No. 3, 3SAc, to arrive. 37&c.
Oats-No. 8 white, 27.sc; No. 26!sc.
Rye-69s4 371&c.
Barley--34@45c.
Flax-$l. 22A
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-12-23

/ The London Chronicle says that the
late ST Arthur Sullivan wanted to di-
rect Sir Alexander Mackenzie to a
house of which he had forgotten the
number; he said the doorscraper w;ss
b fiat, and Sir Alexander kicked, the
scrapers in the street till he heard the
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-12-23

Seventy men had fishing COMPETE
ton at Dover, England. recently, under
the auspices Of the Sea Anglers assoc
citation. They fished five hours and the
prize for the heaviest fish was taken
with a whiting, turning the scale at
six ounces. $50 e rs.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-12-23

Springfield, ILL.,. Dec 15.-The Illinois
State grange adopted resolutions today
commencing President Roosevelt. for
his prompt and firm demand on con-
gress for laws regulating interstate
commerce. The resolutions pledge him
the support of the entire agricultural
masses.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-12-23
TRIAL OF H. c. EDMUNDs.
MeekIins Man Charged with Man.
slauqhter Before Jury

Vermillions S. D.. Dec. 16.--The legal
battle for the liberty of II. c. Edmunds,
charged with manslaughter in causing
the death of William Williams, is on
IN circuit court here. Judge Smith be-,
Ing on the bench. The court room is
crowded with men and women, the
number being increased by the attend
ance Of special venire Of fifty jury
men who We're subpoenaed for the case.
The defense in cross examination tried
TO show that Williams had time to pos
sess himself with some weapon from
bic occurred. The trial will probably
consume the greater part Of the week.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-12-23
HUNS ARE VANDAL S.
Budapest Parliament Again Tears Up
the Furniture in It's Efforts to Be
Il 49, 49, Radical

Budapest. Dec. 1.-THE session Of the
lower house Of the Hungarian parlia-s
ment today witnessed repetition of
the turbulence which has marked most
of the recent sittings. The opposition
members emphatically declined to rec
ognize the ne,s rules of procedure. and
greeted Premier Tisza's attempts to
speaks with such storm of noisy in-
terruptions that the sitting had to be
suspended repeatedly.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-12-23
Kansas City.

steers, $3.50a650; southern steers, s250fl
4.5o: western steers, $3.0OG5.00; cows and
heifers. $l.75Q500; stockers and feeders,
$25O04.15.
Hogs-Heavy, s455G4.7O: packers, s4.4OG
400: pigs and lights, S3.S5Ql4.50.
Sheep-Market steady. Muttons, $4.0eI
5.25; lambs, $4.50d6OO.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-12-23
ATTACK WAKONDA BANK
Yesgmen Wreck Vault, But Fail to Get
the Cash and Escape on; a
Handcar

vermillion, S. D., Dec. 17.-An un-
successful attempt was made to rob
the Bank of Wakonda last evening.
The yeggmen wrecked the vault but
We're unable to enter the safe, The
men escaped on a handcar.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-12-23
FoReER is TAKEN.
George Smith Charged with Passing
FORGED Checks.

Mitchell, s. D.. Dec. 16.--George
Smith was arrested today charged with
passing four forged checks amounting
In all to $40. The checks purported to
be signed by w. T.. Wallis, a merchant
at Riverside, three miles east Of
Mitchell Mr.. Wallis disclaimed issuing
the checks. Smith made small pur-
schases at four stores in town and Of
Tered the checks in payment, and these
were accepted without hesitation. He
will have his examination tomorrow.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-12-23
THE MARKETS.
sioux CITY Live Stock.

Sioux City, Dec l4.-Sioux City stock
yards-Hogs-Mixed and heavy, A.4oa4.5o;
others. 81. 256l4.35.
Cattle--Butcher steers, s3.50G60O; fat
cows and hcfers, $2.2On3.50 stock cows
and heifcrs. $l75M2.50; stockers and feed
325.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-12-23

1 "A Hull, woman, named Flora Whisk-
ers, was fined the other day for steal-
Ing a penny from a slot gas meter.
She had taken the same penny from
the meter by means Of buttonhook
and used it over again 352 times,
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-12-23

Yonkers Statesman: She-"I guess
IL women voted you wouldn't find them
around selling their votes for s2!"
He-''No, guess $1.9S would be the.
woman's f1gure!"
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-12-23
Chadwick Will Come Horne.

Paris, Dec. 15.-Dr. Leroy S. Chad
wick, husband of Mrs. Cassie L. Chad
wick, is still in Paris, but declares his
intention of returning to America soon.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-12-23

Earthquake in San Francisco.
San Francisco, Dec. IA sharp
earthquake shock was felt here early
today NO damage was done.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-12-23

The Italian government has decided
to open, In all parts of Italy. $3.50 even-s
ing schools. exclusively for adults who
cannot read or write.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-12-23
Illinois Grange With the President

York. He refused to state the purpose
of his trip.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-12-23
Zinc Church Rurne !.

ING CTurch Burned. -
Minneapolis, Mimi, Dec. ,15.-The
Holy Rosary church, one of the finest
Catholic structures in the northwest
burned today.
The river press., 1904-10-26
Steamboat Inspector Removed.

WASHINGTON, Oct. lS.-President
Roosevelt has removed from Office
Robert S. Rodie, supervising inspec-
tor OF the United States steamboat
service, located at New York, on ac-
count of the disclosures of the com.
mission appointed to investigate the
Slocum disaster. In accordance
with Secretary Metcalf's directions,
steps have been taken toward the re.
moval OF James A. Dumont, inspector
OF hulls, and Thomas Barrett, in
spector of boilers, both of the port of
New York.
Statements of the charges made
against them have been forwarded to
them. They are charged with neglect
of duty, incompentcy and inefficiency
They will be required to make answer
to the charges within a reasonable
time. 1t was not known to President
Roosevelt until late tonight that Su-
pervising Inspecting Rode was the
holder of presidential Office. 1t was
supposed by the president when he
wrote his letter to Secretary Metealt
that Rode was an appointee of the
secretary.
The river press., 1904-10-26
LINDSAY DENOUNCED BRIBERY.

The nomin alton OF Hon. William
Lindsay for governor of Montana by
the republican party, is a tribute to
his personal and political integrity at
a time when weaker men surrendered
to the boodlers. Mr.. Lindsay was
one of the republican members of the
Legislative assembly in 1899, when W.
A. Clark was elected United States
senator by crooked methods, and his
denunciation of bribery and corrup-
tion at tn at time was one of the sen.
sationaI incidents of the session.
When it was rumored that the Clark
boodlers had secured the votes of sew.
eral repu blican mem mbers of the legis.
lature, Mr.. Lindsay made an earnest
protest against the corrupt methods
being used by the democratic million.
aire senatorial aspirant. His remarks
in that connection were reported in
part as follows
''There is an implied contract be.
tween representative of this body
and the constituency that sent him
here, and that contrac is just as bind
ing and should be held just as sacred
as if it were written in words of fire.
For the mem bers of the democratic
party who are engaged in this bitter
struggle l have no harsh words: for
the candid ates that are before this
body I have no harsh words, but for
the men, the political mavericks who
are parading in the stolen livery of
republicanism and who have since the
convening of this session used every
means within their power to SOW the
seed of treason and discord within the
republican ranks, l want to express
unqualified contempt and scorn.
81 have kept nv seat until this time
and remained silent, because I believe
that the interests of the great party
that l represent demanded it; and
because | have an innate horror of
parading my sentiments before the
public: but it seems to me that if did
! I'LL UAA oIACAo uuJ AOuSCI Ouc very
bricks in this building would cry out
"Shame.' When it comes to a point
where it is handed from mouth to
mouth in the hotel corridors and on
the streets Of this city that ten of the
republican votes of this assembly have
been purchased, and would be deliv.
cred to certain candid ate within
forty eight hours, say it was time to
call halt.
"They will be held to a strict ac-
countability by their constituents for
their action in this body, and what
ever may be the verdict in the end, if
they have allowed themselves to be
swerved hairs breadth from their
line OF duty as they are passing
through the fiery ordeals of this con-
test, they will be branded as dishon-
ored and will be political outcasts as
we'll as social outcasts in the future'
These are the words of an honest
mana man worthy of support as
candidate for the Office of governor of
Montana
The river press., 1904-10-26
AN OFFICE SCAREED VETERAN

Governor Toole is journeying from
place to place in this state trying to
impress upon the minds Of the voting
public that it is high time to have a
change in public servants: that it is
not conducive to good and efficient
public service to retain any individual
in public Office for any great period
of time: that it is wise to have new
men, new energy and enthusiasm in
public affairs.
The governor is the only chronic
Office holder seeking the votes of the
public.
Governor Toole is about 53 years
old and for 81 years he has held pub
lie Office in Montana.
Yes, we need new governor.
In 1872 Joseph K. Toole was elected
district attorney for the then Third
judicial district of Montana to which
Office he was reelected in 1874.
In 1881 he was elected to represent
Lewis and Clarke county in the legis-
lative assembly and was at that time
chosen president of the territorial
council.
The river press., 1904-10-26
Davis On the Stump.

WELSH, w. Va, Oct 15.-Henry
G.. Davis, democratic candidate for
vice president, wound up busy d Jay
of campaigning with a rally here to.
night. The Bluetield meeting, which
lasted for two hours, was largely at.
tended. The meeting was held in the
open air and mountaineers for many
miles around added their lusty cheers
to the demonstration.
Mr.. Davis is maintaining his repu.
tation as continuous performance
campaigner, and shows no lll.fects
whatever from the many speeches he
has delivered and miles Travelled dur.
ing the past ten days. The whirlwind
campaign will end tomorrow at
kenova. The itinerary for the day
has been re.arranged SO that instead
of four speeches, there will be dozen.
The river press., 1904-10-26
Estimates For Postal Service,

WASHINGTON, Oct. lS.-At the ca bi-
net meeting today Postmaster General
Wynne took up with the president the
estimates Of the appropriation for the
post office department., submitting to
the president final figures. The post
master general, with a view to hold
ing down the appropriations to bed
rock figures, carefully revised the
estimates submitted by the chiefs of
bureaus. The total amount estimated
for the needs of the department is
slS3, AS, 495, as against an appropria-
ton for the current fiscal year of
$40, ,S4o, ,99S, the increase in the esti-
mates for the ensuing year over the
appropriation for the current year
being ST., 90o, 1876.
The river press., 1904-10-26
BOTH SIDES EXHAUSTED.
Russian Reports Of Big Battle Say Troops
Are Tired Of Fighting.

ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 1S.-The is.
sue of the bloody drama below Muk.
den is still in the balance. There is
no attempt to minimize the severe
character of the reverse suffered bv
General Kuropatkin last week, but as
yet there has been nothing absolutely
decisive. There is certainly no rout
and no Sedan, and the war Office has
not yet given up all hope that Kuro-
patkin may be able to again resume a
genuine offensive.
1t is asserted here that the tone
which the diplomats and newspapers
of Toxic assumed in reference to VIII at
they seem to look upon as the closing
act Of the tragedy of General Kuro.
patkin's army is certainly premature.
Both armies are greatly exhausted
and the final issue probably will de-
pend on which can gather itself the
quicker. The Russian legions are ter
ribly battered and more or less de-
moralized, but the splendid manner in
which they went forward against Lone
Tree hill Sunday is evidence that the
storming of Lone Tree hill, for valor
and slaughter, will occupy.a place by
itself in military annals. The hill is
a precipitous rocky height, and al.
though the Japanese had occupied it
only short time, they had thrown up
a very strong defense. The river run
ming at its foot increased.the difficulty
OF the task, but it was scaled and car
ried successfully against the unpre-
cedented opposition of a Japanese di-
vision, $4,000 men, with many guns.
The Russian losses were terrible.
While the war Office holds out hope
that kuropatkin may assume the Off
ensive, it is practically admitted that
the chances are against him unless
there is some fortunate development, it
being explained that his assumption
OF the aggressive at Shakhe and along
the railroad was vital, as the with
drawal of his left must be made under
the shelter OF his right.
The river press., 1904-10-26
Thousands Listen to Bryan.

BEDFORD, Ind, Oct. lS.-The spe-
cial train which is carrying William
j. Bryan on his tour Of Indiana was
more than two hours late. arriving
in this city for the mass meeting to-
night, which was the closing event Of
the program of the sixth day. MIR.
Bryan's voice shows evidence of the
strain which he is undergoing: never
theless the large crowd listened with
close attention for an hour and h alf.
The address was delivered from
The river press., 1904-10-26
He was elected to the First constitu

He was elected to the First constitu
tional convention held in 1854.
He was elected congressman to rep
resent Montana in the Forty-nintt
and Fiftieth United States congresses
In 1889 he was elected to the Second
constitutional convention.
Thereafter in 1889 he was elected
governor of Montana.
In 1900 he was again elected Cover.
nor Of Montana.
In 1901 he was appointed commits.
sioner to the Pan-American congress
held at Buffalo, N. Y, in 1901.
In 1904 Joseph K. Toole was again
nominated for governor, and is now
seeking votes as populist, as an
antitrust democrat, as an anti-trus st
repu blican, as a democrat and as a
laboring man.
The people have concluded that no
man can truthfully and honestly rep
resent all of the contentious Of all of
the political parties.
The voters were grestly amazed to
hear Governor Toole admit that it was
not good for man to hold public Office
forever.
Thirty.two years at the pu bile crib
would satisfy most people, but Gov
ernor Toole wants to make it 35 years,
out he can't do it; his career as pub.
ic Office holder will end next January.
And as Governor Toole says he
ator, there seems to be nothing further
or the governor to strive fOr.-Mis-
;Oulian.
The river press., 1904-10-26
Democrats Claim Indiana.

New YORK, Oct. l5.-The polite al
situation in Indiana and New JERSEY
were the most important affairs of the
Democratic campaign considered by
Judge Parker after he arrived here
today. A report was made to him
concerning Indiana by Simon P.
Sheril, who was secretary of the dem
ocratic national committee in 1892.
1t is said the conference did much to
shape the contest to be waged by In.
diana democrats for supremacy in the
election. The announcement was made
by Tndianans who called on Judge
Parker that the prospects of carrying
Indiana as shown by fourth canvass,
are encouraging. No figures were
given out,
The river press., 1904-10-26

This bank solicits accounts, and
offers to depositors absolute security,
prompt and careful attention, and the
most liberal treatment consistent with
safe and profitable banking. Buys
and sells foreign exchange, drawing
direct on all principal American and
European cities, and issues It's own
Letters of Credit.
Interest paid on time deposits. The
highest cash price paid for approved
state, county, city and school bonds
and warrants.
The river press., 1904-10-26
FOR CHIEF JUSTICE.

Hon. Theodore Brantly, the republic
can nominee for chief justice of the SUI
preme court, is so we'll and favorably
known throughout Montana that he
needs neither introduction.nor special
newspaper endorsement. Judge
Brantly has been a resident of the
state many years, has filled any re-
sponsible positions as district Judge,
and during the past six years has
ably and most creditably presided
The river press., 1904-10-26
FOR CLERK OF SUPREME COURT.

John Y. Athey Of Great Falls, is the
republican candidate for clerk of the
supreme court. Born in Maryland, :,
February ii, 1913, he enlisted in the
Sixth Virginia infantry at the break
ing out of the civil war and was mus
tered out after Appoma,ox as second
lieutenant. In 1866 he joined the
famous Seventh United States cavalry
and for four years fought Indians in
all the western states. In 1870 he en-
The river press., 1904-10-26

over the deliber ations of the highest
judicial tribunal in the state, aud now
very worthily aspires to become his
own successor during the next six
years. He is a gentleman of high
character, has a clean record, po-
sesses a profound knowledge of law
and all other qualifications to consti-
tute him an able and impartial jurist,
eminently qualified to fill the high po.
sition to which he has been nomin-
ated.
The river press., 1904-10-26

tered the survey service. In 1874 he
was appointed post trader at TT.
Sully, Dakota, and in 1879 he came to
Montana to enter the service of L. G..
Power x Co. as bookkeeper. In 1854
he went to Sun River to take charge Of
q stock of goods for the Montana Ma
tional bank. In 1896 he was elected
clerk of the Eighth judicial district
court and was reelected in 1900, both
times running ahead of his ticket. He
The river press., 1904-10-26

temporary stand erected in the court
house park. The park, which covers
four acres of ground, vas filed with
people from the country and surround
ing towas. Mr.. Bryan made an earn
est appeal for the support of the dem
Ocratic national and state tickets.
The river press., 1904-10-26
Prints All the News

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ly appreciated by its publishers.