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The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-06-16
COVERED WITH RED FUNGUS,
Cedar Trees in VerriIlion Are Likely
\ to Die as a Result.

Nermillion, S. D.. June S.-Residents
of the city nave been gazing with wor-
der this week at a bunch of cedar
trees on Main street that have turned
from a deep green to a beautiful
orange color. At first it reminded one
of a tree covered with red rust, but
closer investigation shows that the
cedars are covered from trunk to tip
of branches with the jelly like process
of the cedar apple, a fungus growth
whose history is varied. Why the trees
at this particular place should be at
tackled and others not touched was a
mystery until one versed in tree life
was consulted. Growing in the lot just
across Main street Is a row Of thorn
apple trees and the spores from these
have reached the cedar, being carried
by the wind.
1t is probable that the trees will be
able to stand the strain upon them
this season. but it is altogether likely
that they will die as a result of the
fungus growth. 1t would be no surprise
If in time all cedar trees would become
victims of this parasite.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-06-16
SOUTH DAKOTA WOMEN
State Federation of Women's Clubs,
Meeting at Huron, Discusses
Libraries of State.

Huron, S. D.. June l0-The State Fed
Grafton of Womcn's clubs devoted the
morning session to a discussion Of a
paper by Mrs. Jllia C~oncannon of Lead
on libraries. Draiwood. Pierre, Sioux
Falls. Milbank. Aberdeen. Redfeld,
Mitchell, Y"otton and Nermillion IA
Carnegie libN ries and Canton and Wa
tertown are now erecting buildings,
while other cities Will soon follow.
Among the distinguished visitors were
Governor Elrod and Professor Kerr of
the State Agricultural college. Miss
.'rice of the State Library association,
Miss Miner of the Yankton library
We're also present and took part in the
deliberations. a musicale last evening.
In honor of club members and visitors,
was given at the home of j. w. Camp
enjoyable social events of the season.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-06-16
ARMOUR BANKERS
IN A LIBEL SUIT.
Action Brought by Representa-
tive Foster VIII Be Tried
This Week.
PROMINENT
Charges Of Fraud in Conducting ,
Banking Business Were MAIDS
Against the Plaintiff in Heat
of Recent Campaign.

Armour S. D.. June 9.-Circuit coUr'
will convene here on the 9th. The o'fy
case OF Importance is the libel su.t Of
X. G. Foster against Johnson Bros.
of this city. An effort is being made
by Mr.. Fosters attorneys to have the
case go over, 5u the Johnson's are in
sisting that 1t come to trial and VIII
probably have their way.
In their answer to the complaint they
contend that MIR. Foster was a candi-
date for Office at the time the article
was published in the Armour Herald,
which caused the suit. and tina ac-
cording TO the rulings of the supreme
court of his state they had a right TO
inform the voters of the county as to
the character of the man who was ask
ing for their SURFACES. To this Mr.. Eos
ter's attorneys demurred and Judge
Smith held that their answer was ac-
cording to the statutes and the fact
that MIR. Foster was a candidate Tor Of
flee could enter into the case.
In the campaign last fan e. S. John
son. national democratic committeeman
from this state, ana his brother, eX-
state Senator II. w. Johnson. caused
10 be published a letter giving what
they believed n true history of the bus
mess transactions of *. G.. Foster, who
was a candidate for the legislature. To
this Foster took exceptions and brought
suit against the Johnsons for S25. 600.
1t seems that Mr.. Foster was q di-
rector in a bank which failed here
years ago, and the day before it failed
he purchased n draft for $500 at tho
Johnson bank and left for Chicago. The
Johnsons produced a copy of this draft
and commented upon 1t extensively.
1t was the only business ever trans
acted by Foster Wit. Johnson Bros.
and for that reason the. contended hat
he knew the bank was inSolVent.
Mr.. Foster IA defeated by one vote,
but later contested for the seat Of his
democratic opponent and was given the
place by the legislature. The county,
however, gave Roosevelt a majority of
333 votes
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-06-16
KNIGHTS OF PYrHlAs.
Annual Meeting of Grand Lodge Being
Held al Sioux Falls.

annual Meeting OF Grand Lodge Beino
Held al Sioux Falls.
Sioux Falls, S. D., June 9.--Severali
hundred knights of Pythias from vari-i
GUS parts .of the state are In the city
attending the annual meeting of the
grand lodge knights of Pythias of,
South Dakota, which convened here for
a session extending over a period Of
two days. The sessions are being held,
in the rooms of Granite lodge, No. l8.
OF this city. The local knights have
provided a series of entertainments for
their visiting brethren. At a business
meeting to be held just prior to the.
final adjournment of the grand lodge,
the place for holding the mex annual
meeting will he selected II officers
for the coming year will be elected.
The grand lodge was called to ozde:
by ]. H. ]. Black. of the executive COM
mittee, having in charge the arrange
ments for the grand lodge meeting.
Mr.. Black. after a few remarks, intro.
duced George w. Burnside. mayor OF
Sioux Falls. who welcomed the visit
Ing Knights to the city on behalf Of the
people Of Sioux Falls. A response to
the address Of welcome was made by
Sol Star. OF Deadwood, on behalf of the
members of the grand lodge. Chancel-
lor Commander Christianson. of Gran
lite lodge, welcomed the visiting knights
to the. city on behalf OF the local
knights. Mr.. Bisbee, Of the grand
lofSe, made a response.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-06-16
IOWA NEGRO SHELVED.
Herbert Wright of Des Moines May
Try for Another Post, but Loses
Puerto Plata.

Washington, June 1O.-William w.
Handley Of New York, vice consul at
Trinidad, has been transferred to
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, as
consul. Herbert Wright. an Iowa negro
Of Des Moines. was originally appointed
to Puerto Plata, but never qualified. He
will be given another post, subject to
eXamin IN.
Announcement of Wright's selection
recently. precipitated a storm of pro-
lest to the department from Rev. Frank
w. Lomack, a negro minister of Des
Moines, who forwarded to the depart
ment headquarters here a series of le-
gal documents showing that he had
prosecuted Wright because of alleged
intimacy between Wright and Mrs.
Lomack. Wright is a lawyer.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-06-16
GRAND LODGE MEETING.
Severe! Hundred Delegates Attended
Convention at Sioux Falls.

Sc"erE' fundred Delegates Httended
Convention at Sioux Falls.
Sioux Falls. S. D., June 10.-The sew
eral hundred delegates who attended
the grand lodge meeting Of the knights
Of Pythias Of South Dakota. which took
e final adjournment after having been
In session for a period of two days, de-
parted for their homes In various parts
of the state today.
A business session was held shortly
before a final adjournment was talon,
at which the following officers wctc
elected for the coming year:
Grand Chancellor-John NJ. Wade,
Aberdeen.
Grand Vice Chancellor-J. H. j.
Black. Sioux Falls.
Grand Prelate-GeorEe Warner.
Lead.
Grand Keeper OF Records and Seal
AL Roberts. Huron.
Grand Master of Exchequer-C. A.
Fountain, Clark.
Grand Master at Arms-T. w. La
Flciche, Belle F7ourche.
Grand Inside Guard-D. r. er,
WatertoWn.
Grand outside Guard-H. F. Bright.
White Lake.
Grand Trustee-Eugene Cutting.
Pierre.
L. S. G. Cherry, of Sioux Falls. was
by unanimous vote elected as the
supreme lodge representative for a
period of fou years.
by unanimous vote Aberdeen was
selected as the place for holding the
next annual grand lodge meeting.
The grand lodge meeting was I'M
usually harmonious. There was not a
single contest for the various offices.
Grand Inside Guard Walker, In thank
ing the delegates for his election,
caused a laugh by stating: Il would
not just now exchange the office Of
grand inside guard to which l have
been elected for the Office of ear of
Russia
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-06-16
A SUBMARINE BLOWS UP
Fourteen Of the Eighteen Men Aboard
Vessel Are Sent Into
Eternity.

Plymouth, Eng, June 10.-The sub
marine boat, AS" was lost off the
breakwater this morning While proceed
ing to sea for practice. Three eXplo-
sions are said to have occurred on
board before she foundered. OF eighteen
officers and men, including her regular
crew and men who We're in training,
fourteen drowned. The others were
picked up. Escaping gasoline caused
the explosion.
The boat lies in eighteen fathoms Of
water. The first intimation of the dis
aSter came from the BOAT herself sig
mailing that she was submerged and
could not come to the surface. Those
saved We're standing in the vicinity Of
the coming tower at the time of the
disaster.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-06-16
ROOSEVELT IS FIRM.
He Has Declined to Call OFF the lndiet.
ments of Packers by Chicago
Grand Jury,

Washington, D. c., June 10.-It is up
to President Roosevelt to decide the
steps that shall be taken in the pack
ers' cases. Assistant Attorney General
Pagin, it is said, doubts if the evil
dence is sufficient to convict. District
Attorney Morrison. of Chicago. believes
it is and would press for indictments
and the prosecute vigorously. This
disagreement went so far that 1T had
to be referred to Washington.
The packers nave counsel here urging
the administration to drop the cases
and explain that convictions were i'm
possible. The president declined to do
this and it is expected the decision will
be to press matters.
Whether the first prosecutions will
be for violation of the Grosscup injunc-
ton, by taking rebates, perjury, fixing
witnesses or violation Of the Sherman
law, is still to be settled, probably at
the present conference. Pagin and Nor
riSon are here.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-06-16
TOURNEY.
Good Records Made at the Meet in
Nermiliion

SGIItlliiIOus
Eermillion, S. D.. June 6.-The three
days shooting tournament held here
this week under the auspices of the
state association closed here yesterday
afternoon with the live bird shoot. The
second days shoot was not as we'll at
tended as the first. a number of the
shooters going home. Contrary to ex-
pectations, H. G.. Taylor of Meckling
did not make high average of the tour
nament, Kline of Spirit LAX defeat
Ing him by two targets. Kline broke
55S out Of 600.
Among the professionals the race
was a pretty one between Gilbert OF
Spirit Lake and Morrison of St. Paul.
Out OF the 900 shot at by these gentle
men Gilbert broke 5S5 and Morrison
5S4.
In the live bird shoot yesterday aft
ernoon c. c. Russell of this city won
out. thereby being declared the state
champion.
In the election of officers H. G.. Tay-
lor vas again named as president OF
the South Dakota Sportsmen's asso-
citation. Alvin Shaw of belmont was
elected vice president: II. A. Gayhart,
Hot Springs, secretary: Fred Dray,
Beresfor6, treasurer. The place for
holding the 1906 shoot was not deter
mined. The president and secretary
were ave authority to name the city.
President Taylor said yesterday tina
the shoot would no doubt go to Hot
Strings.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-06-16
RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA

AS late as the seventeenth century
md in such civilized and advanced
countries as Scotland, Spain, Germany
and France the barbarous instrument
known as the boot" was commonly
used to extract information from re-
tuctant witnesses, or to extort confess
sions from accused persons. Some
times the boot was made of iron and
heated to an unbearable degree on the
foot Of the helpless victim. In his
novel, odd Mortality" Sir Walter
Scott alludes to 1T as made of this
metal. But in those rough tiries four
stout planks hastily nailed together Of
ten sufficed for the purpose. Between
the side Of the case and the leg of the
person 1t was desired to torture wedges
were inserted and hammered In. The
result, was circulating agony.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-06-16
COMM ERClAL TRAVELLERS.
Annual Meeting of the Members Of
Northwest Today.

Sioux Falls, S. D., June 10.-The
twelfth annual convention of the United
Commercial Travellers of America. cov
ering the states of the northwest o
vened here today. The convention will
be in session until Saturday night.
Last evening there was an informal
reception at the Dacotah club for the
commercial travellers who already were
In the city. Both the Dacotah and Elk
club rooms have been thrown open to
the visiting knights of the grip. The
members of the local U. c. T.. have
opened headquarters in a vacant store
room in a central location and there all
visiting knights of the grip report and
register.
For some time the members of the
local council have been hard at work
preparing for the convention of the
commercial travellers, their intention
being to make the meeting the most
successful and enjoyable ever held by
the travelling men of the northwest.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-06-16
DEFRAUDED UNCLE SAM.
William r. HarsneIl Accused Of Getting
Government Land lIleually,

Chamberlain, S. D., June 7.-Receiver L.
B.. Laughlin and Clerk c. B. Taylor, of the
United States land office at Chamberlain,
left this morning for St. Paul, Mimi, TAX
ing with them the records of the office for
he purpose Of offering testimony in the
case of the United States government VS..
William T. Harsnell, of St. Paul. The case
promises to become a very important one.
1t was brought as the result of the inves-
tigat.on of Special Inspector Moore, of the
general land office in Washington, and in
vo.ves the requirement of about twenty
quarter sections of public lands in Lyman
ard Stanley counties by alleged fraudulent
methods. The case was brought in the
United States circuit court of st. Paul
because of the residence Of the defendant
at that place.
During the absence of the records crom
the United States LAM office at Chamber
lain the office will act merely as a receiv-
ing office, as during the Rosebud filing
period last fall, when the records were at
Bonesteel for several weeks, the office be-
ing in charge Of Register c. L.. Brock.
way.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-06-16
NORMAL COMMENCEMENT.
Annua! Exercises Held at Springfield
Last ENenind.

N'h'Ao T1Slu al SPTl1SIiSlC
Last Evening.
Springfield, S, D.. June 9.-The COM
mencement exercises of the state nor
nal school here We're held last even
ing. The following program was given:
"Ben-Hur Chariot Race" march, or
chestra.
Invocation. Rev. NJ. A. Martin.
\ Chorus, graduating class.
(a) Gypsy Chorus" ("Bohemian
Giri), (b) Sigh Nc More Ladies'"
(Glee).
Address Hon. NJ. F. Greeley.
"Ni-Phrata Overture" orchestra.
Presentation of diplomas, President
Frazee.
En- Rigle,'' march, orchestra.
Following are the graduates:
John Raymond Babb. Erving Elmer
Saldridge, Emma Benesh, Hawley
Franklin Colgrove. Ida Melvin Cooper,
Fred Eugene Dawes. Charlotte Jose
phine Dempster, Francis Joseph Farley,
Ray Fred Hildreth. Helen Hunt Hill,
Wilbur Arthur Hitchcock, Mary Ann
Hughes. Era R. Keeling, Sadie Helen
Lee. Orpha Mildred Pegley, Irene YER
onica Quinn. B%erenice Ether Walker
and Eva Josephine Wilson.
Music Department
Gertrude Colburn, Helen Hunt Hill
and Era r. Keeling.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-06-16
HURON GRADUATES.
Large Glass Graduated Friday Even

Huron, S. D., June 6.-High school
commencement exercises took place
Friday evening. and We're listened to by
a very large audience. Thc class num-
bered seventeen-seven ladies and ten
gentlemen. 1t was one of the largest
classes yet graduated from the city
schools, and was remarkable for it's
personnel aside from the fact that it is
not often that a class numbers more
boys than girls. At the conclusion of
the program, which was one of eXcep-
tional merit, the graduates were pre-
sented with their diplomas by Hon. a.
e. Taylor, president of the board Of
education. Each student was literally
remembered with gifts of flowers,
books, etc.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-06-16
BANK BADLY WRECKED
But No Money Was Taken and Book
keeper Receives Broken Arm in
Peculiar Way.

Paris, H., June 10.-The Edgar Coun-
ty National bank was wrecked by dy-
Mantle at 4 his morning. The charge
also demolished Bradshaw's jewelry
store and WetZel's shoe store, adjacent
to the bank. The vault was wrecked,
but the safe in which were the bank
funds was intact. A strange circum-
stance is that Walter Juntgen, a book
keeper of the bank, has a broken arm
which he says was caused by brick
flying INTO his window across the
square from the explosion.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-06-16
DUEL WITH A COW.
seresford Divine Badly Bruised in
Heroic Act.

Beresford, S. D., June s.-A duel be-
tween Rev. H. w. Jamison, pastor CT
the Congregational church, and a
vicious COW presented an exciting scene
on West Hemlock street. The tussel
was a severe one and resulted in nu-
meroCs bruises on the head and face Of
the reverend gentleman. but he is re-
joicing rather than complaining in that
the affair resulted in the saving Of his
little boys life. The boy vas playing
upon the lawn when the COW, thinking
he had gone too close to her calf, made
a charge upon him. Rev. Mr.. Jamison,
realizing the danger in which the boy
was, made a rush for the animal II
grappled with her. He IL a man of
powerful physique. and this fact may
account for the injuries not being
greater. Rev. Mr.. Jamison is well
known in Congregational church circles
throughout the ate.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-06-16
DIED OF INJURIES.
Huron Lad Who Lost Both Legs Under
Cars Dead.

Huron, S. D., June 6.-August Allen,
whose legs were SO badly crushed
Wednesday night in the yards of the
Chicago II Northwestern railway,
rendering amputation necessary, died
Thursday evening. 1t is believed that,
as he was intoxicated in the early part
OF the evening, that he fell upon the
tracks in the railway yards and was
run over by the switch engine and
cars. He was not found till an hour
after the accident occurred. So far as
known Allen has no relatives in this
part of the country. He was a butcher
by occupation, n for several months
had been employed in a market at
Hitchcock.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-06-16
CONSERVATIVE SPEAKER
Former Chairman of Ways and Means
Committee Is to Head House
of Commons,

London, June 10.-E. E. James Will
liam Lowther, CONSERVATIVE deputy
speaker and chairman Of the commit
tee OF ways and means, was unani-
mously elected speaker of the house Of
commons today in succession to Will
liam Court Gully, who recently re-
signed. This is the first time since
1888 that the conservatives have been
able to put one of their own party in
the chair. After the election the house
adjourned until June 20.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-06-16
HITS HEINZE A BLOW.
IF His Attorneys Told Truth He Will
Lose $500 900 by Courts
Decision,

Helena, Mont, June 10.-The supreme
court has denied the application for a
writ of supervisory control as sought
by F. Augustus HeinZe. His attor-
neys stated in the argument that if the
writ was not granted Judge Borquin of
Butte would strike out HeinZe'S an
swers in a suit involving five and a half
million dollars and render judgment
against him for the full amount, thus
effectually putting him OF. of business.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-06-16
TO ESTABLISH WHIPPING POST
Beresfgord Authorities Would Advise
Such for a Wife Beater.

Beresford. S. D.. June 10.-Owing to
the recent arrest of John Dyer, of his
place. on the charge of wife beating,
the local authorities are being advised
TO provide a whipping post for the
suitable punishment of others who may
be arrested on a similar charge. in or
der that wife beating may be discour-
aged in this community. Dyer was
found guilty of the charge against him,
and is now serving a term of forty.
three days In the county Jail, which
VIII give him ample time to reflect on
the seriousness of his crime.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-06-16
LIBRARY is OPENED.
Carnegie's Gift to Deadwood Free to
People

People.
Deadwood. S. D., June 6.--The public
library. which was built with a gift Of
$4,000 from Andrew Carnegie. has been
opened to the public of this city. a large
nu1nber of new books nave been pur-
chased by the Deadwood people. which
have been added to the list. The city
council made a special appropriation of
$1,000 for the yearly maintenance Of
the library.
DR.. A. j. Sutton mas accepted a call
at the First Baptist church at Con
cordia, kas. He has been pastor of the
First Baptist Church in this city for
three years. Before coming to Dead
wood he occupied pulpits in Nebraska
and Iowa.
Mrs. Jennie Snow. one Of the oldest
pioneer women in the Black Hills, hav-
Ing come to Deadwood from Cheyenne
in 1877, Is lead in this city. She is we'll
known throughout the Hills.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-06-16

In a recent article on Americans an
English writer gives the following as a
characteristic American after dinner
story, It's subject being n politician i in
bathing; "All at once a shark. a man
eater. was coming the other way, and
swan up %squarely In front of him.
They eyed each other for a ONE and
Their the shark blushed and sped
away.''
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-06-16
BLOJDSHED IN STRIKE.
and Wounds Two Who Were
Jeerinu N%onunion Men,

Saginaw, Mich, June 10.-The first
bloodshed in connection With the street
railway strike which began Sunday oc-
Cured yesterday afternoon. Deputy
Sheriff Fred Harris shot and instantly
killed Henry Week, jr., and wounded
Terrence Kelly and Wallace A. Doug
las. The men shot We're, it is said,
members of a crowd jeering at nom
union men.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-06-16

AS a family record the following
would be hare to beat. In the town of
Thurso, England, an old man. 81 years
old still follows his duties as superin-
tendent of some tlagstone qua.ries.
Among the workmen he has seven sons,
six sons-in-law, twenty-nine grand
sons and W. great-grandsons. Forty
nine members of one family all con-
nected With the same trade, employed
In the same works and living ii the
same district Is something decidedly
out offthe ommon
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-06-16
A IN A POND.
Young Man Is Drowned While Bath.
ina Near Pukwana, S. D..

Pukwana, S. D., June Sired Nelson,
the 2l-year-old son of Hans Nelson, a
farmer, living eight miles north of Puk-
wana, vas drowned while in bathing in q
pond, near his home, with two compan-
ions. He was swimming across the pond
for the third time when taken with cramps
and before his companions could render
him assistance went down in seven feet Of
urlf %
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-06-16

A hotel which cost the builder sl3.-
900 six years ago at Kettle Fails.
Wash, has been sold for $500, and a
number of own lots were sold at from
s cents to s25 each. The sale was
made by the county commissioners on
foreclosure for delinquent taxes. and
marked the end of a boom town,