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The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-06-16
WOMAN OF n CONVICTED
Held to Be Unfit Literature for
General Public.

Chicago, June 9.-When the laws
were framed it was not believed the
genera, discussion of the marriage re-
lation was advisable. This was pointed
out by Judge Bethea in the federal
court in directing a verdict of guilty
against DIR. Alice b. Stockham. Il years
old. and Edward y. Reckwith. man
ger of he Stockham Publishing COM
pany, ~ Dearbon street.
They We're charged With circulating
improper literature by the mails and
express.
Sentence will be fxed today and
only small fines are expected. \
motion for a new trial was made by
Attorney Clarence barrow, but was de-
MED.
The judge was more severe with
Beckwith han With Mrs. Stockham in
giving his decision and declared the
man should hav known better than
to allow the circulation of a pamphlet
known as The Wedding Night"
Among the witnesses for the defense
was the Rev. Hiram W. Thomas.
DR.. Thomas testified that he believed
stead Of harmful even to the young.
and that Mrs. Stockham has for years
been doing a work which is to be COM
mended and not scoffed at.
Women Applaud Witness.
During the hearing the courtroom
was crowded with women friends OF the
defendant. Once when a witness was
asked if he did not consider a certain
passage in one of DIR. Stockham's
books improper they applauded when
he replied:
NO, sir: any person who sees any
thing improper In that has an improper
mind"
The hand clapping resulted In sew
eral of the Stockham sympathiZers be-
ing led from the courtroom by a baliff.
Incident in Long Career.
1t was asserted by DR.. Stockham and
her witnesses that she had been in the
publishing business several years and
had never been questioned by the gov
eminent in regard to mailing what she
said to be medical advice. She de-
clared that she had received hundreds
of letters from persons who had read
her ook thanking her for helping
them.
When DR.. Beckwlth took the stand
Attorney Robert Childs asked:
DO you believe the matter under
question here is proper for young wom-
en- to read?"
Yes, do. If they are nature"
What precaution do you take to see
that no young children and girls see
this matter as 1t is sent out?"
I'VE take precautions that only
grown persons who can use the matter
practically can get it," was the reply.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-06-16
WASH OUT 200 BRIDGES
Western and Northern Wisconsin Re.
port Terrible Conditions During
Past Twenty.Four Hours.

st. Paul, Mimi, June 10.-Two hun
dred railroad and wagon bridges have
been washed away In western and
northern Wisconsin during the past
twenty-four hours, a score having gone
out this morning. Trains are tied up
all through the inundated section and
will continue so for some time.
1t is the worst overflow of rivers and
creeks ever known and the damage
to property will reach hundreds of
thousands Of dollars; SOC, 900 acres of
farm lands are under water and homes
have been abandoned for high land.
All trains between St. a and Chi
cago and between St. Paul and the
northwest operating through this ter
ritory are tied up.
Grand Is Still Rising.
Grand Rapids, Mich, June 1O.-The
Grand river is still steadily rising
here. The only encouraging news
comes from up river points where the
water is reported to be stationary or
falling.
About 100 concerns, large md small,
closed today because of the food. Six
thousand men are out of employment:
AS yet, however, damage to buildings
is not great. In the business district
only Front street on the west side
and North Canal street on the east
side are flooded.
Train Through Bridge.
Cumberland. Wis, June S.-A freight
train on the 500 road broke through a
bridge west of Barron. Two brakemen
and a fireman We're injured. All wagon
bridges in his vicinity are washed out.
Rldgland reports that SCOTS -four mill
at Prairie Farm was washed away.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-06-16
EXPECTS no HOLD JOB
That He Intends to Leave
Diplomatic Service.

Mexico, June 9.-Ambassador Conger
put an end to the rumor circulated in
American papers that he would remain
here but six months. retiring to be-
come a candidate for governor Of Iowa.
He denies this and says:
II have been repeatedly urged by my
friends in Iowa to accept the nominal
ton for governor, but l ave persist
entity declined to do so. My views in
the matter have not changed. l like
the diplomatic service and prefer to
serve my country In 1t. My appoint
ment here is permanent so far as l
know. 1t is subjected to no other con-
ditions than are attached to any other
consular appointment"
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-06-16
TWO-HEADED CHILD.
Freak Boy Is Sought by Circus Man.
agers-One Head on His
Forearm.

Calumet. Mich, June 9.-Circus man
ayers are vieing with each other in an
attempt to get a double-faced boy, who
was born here nine months ago.
Besides his two faces, the boy has
other range malformations which by
themselves. would make him a good at
traction. His parents, however, are
averse to placing him on exhibition, de-
spite the alluring offers Of the circus
managers. The child is apparently
healthy, and physicians say his chances
to an average length of life are good.
One of the boys faces at the ell
bow Of the arm. The head displaces
the forearm. The right leg extends only
to the knee. where is a foot with three
tnac
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-06-16
WOMAN is SHORT $4,000
Delinquent Postmistress at DeIavan,
Wis, Elected by the inspectors.

Is @JSSsSe W NV tlSPSSlOTS.
Delavan. Wis, June 9.-~Postoffice In
spector George Rodenback has an
ounce that Mrs. Adele Barnes, a
leader in church and social circles and
the postmistress of this city, is short in
her accounts $500. She has been re-
moved and John Delaney, one of her
bondsmen, placed in charge awaiting
the recommendation by Congressman
H. A. Cooper as to her successor.
For seven years Mrs. Barnes has been
postmistress at Delavan. having been
appointed twice despite the fact that
prominent republicans sought the Of
flee. She was chosen soon after being
divorced from her husband, D. b.
Barnes, a prominent attorney, who
since has remarked.
Doesn't Know Where Money Went.
All business in the office has been con-
Quoted by three clerks and Mrs.
Barnes, who received a salary Of So. 900.
She boarded at the Delavan hotel and
took an important part IN church and
social work. She appears to possess ex-
Ceptional business ability, but does not
know what became of the money.
The postoftice inspectors have at diff
ferent times visited the Delavan post
office. but no shortage was found, Mrs.
Barnes having made loans to cover the
amount. Today R~odenback came unex-
pectedly and discovered the delin-
Quency.
Try to Prevent Prosecution.
He summoned Mayor Ambrose Hare
and j. \ Delaney, her bondsman. Mrs.
Barnes vas overcome. Every effort will
be made to prevent her prosecution by
federal authorities.
The shortage will be mode goo5 by
the bondsmen and residents of Della
van who believe the woman innocent
of n wrongdoing, but think she neg
lected carefully to keep the books In
the office. Mrs. Barnes refused to
max any statement.
Within a few hours after the short
age was found. Congressman Cooper re-
ceived ten applications for the position.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-06-16
BURNS ~TROUSSEAU.
Daughter ~Thereupon Rejects Fiance
and Marries Another.

Memphis, Tenn, June 9.-Because his
daughter has her determj-
nation TO marry Norman Mcleod, John
Walton of Auburn. Hiss, seized her
rousseau and made a bonfire of it,.
Then he ordered her to marry Eugene
Hudson, a politician of Terry.
The daughter complied with his re-
quest. The ceremony vas performed
today at Jackson.
This is the second time that Walton
has shown his power In the domestic
affairs of his daughter. About two
months ago Miss Walton obtained a di-
vorce from Eugene Brent, a merchant
of jackson, her maiden name being re-
stored by the court. She married Brent
against her fathers will, and. although
they seemed happy she obtained the
divorce when the father commanded
her to do SO. Hudson had been rejected
by the girl.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-06-16
DIG UP RELICS OF AZTECS
Laborers in Mexico City Unearth the
Ruins of IemnIes.


City of Mexico. June 9.-Laborers cxca-
waiting trenches for the underground cable
system of the telephone company near
Cinco de Mayor street have struck a num-
DER of clay utensils. concrete foundations
Of temples and pottery covered with
~hieroglyphics. also Spanish coins whosa
dates are undecipherable. but which,
mingling with the pottery, induces the
suppos.tion that the antiquities found ap-
pertain to periods Of the conques when
cortez razed every building in the Aztec
capital.
A wall uncovered shows evidence of hav-,
lng been built on the ruins of another city
lower down. Thu wall is covered with
nl~eroglyphics which We're partly efaccd
by the drilling of conduit holes through
the solid mass.
Professor Batres Is eager to obtain gov
eminent permission to ~eXcavate below the
present find for older remains which he is
satisfied exist underneath. especially in
view of similar discoveries made in 1890.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-06-16
Last Letter Demands $50, 900.
IOWAN GETS MILLION.
Amos Kimberly, of West Liberty, Is
Million and Half Richer by
Brothers Death,

L. Kimberly, a millionaire steel manu-
facturer who died in Chicago Sunday,
was probated today. Amos Kimberly,
his brother. residing at West Liberty,
Ia, inherits 17la per cent. of the estate;
his step-sister. Mrs. Kate Murdoch,
Salt Lake City; Ira B. Bassett, Cleve-
land. o.; George A. Baird. Chicago;
John c.. Owesley. Sharon, and Mrs.
Elizabeth Assay. Chicago. each get 5
per cent. Reuben Williamson. his book
keeper. gets | per cent. Mrs. James
Williamson. William Kimberly and
Elmer Kimberly each 8 per cent. About
% per cent is left to charities. The es-
tate is estimated to be worth $50 0 900.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-06-16
SHIPS TO lNTERNE
Gar Orders War Vessels at Manila
to Remain Until the Close of
Hostilities.

Manila, une 9.-Rear Admiral En-
quist received at l o'clock this morning
the following cablegram from st. Pc
tersburg:
Remain at Manila at the disposi-
ton of the American government. Eff
feet repairs as much as possible.
"Nicholai."
Governor General Wright has re-
QueSted Rear Admiral Train to arrange
for a disposition of the Russian war
ships and their officers and rev
st. Petersburg. June S.-The admir-
atty, 1t can be stated. Is ~reconciled to
the internment of the three Russian
cruisers at Manila. but opposes on
principle. the rule that warships In
jured in battle cannot repair their ma
chinery and boilers at neutral ports.
Officials add hat friction over this
minor question would be exceedingly
unfortunate just at a time when Roose-
welt is assuming the delicate role OF
trying to bring the belligerents to-
gether.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-06-16
NO HOPE OF PEACE.
Shea Once More Controls the Striking
Transfers and Predicts an "All
Winter" Struuaie.

Chicago, June 10.-Peace in the team
sters' strike is as far off as ever. Rail-
way express companies are still firm
and policemen and deputy sheriffs will
not be withdrawn from trucks and
wagons if the employers association
can prevent their withdrawal. Presi-
dent Shea seems to be in full control
of the transfers again. 1t is expect
ed So. 900 more will be contributed for
strike benefits. and this, he says, will
keep the strike alive for at least two
or three more weeks. Plans are said
to have been matured by teamsters to
continue the strike "all winter"
At an informal meeting of the ex-
ecutive committed of the Team Owners
association today it was decided to
the strike is therefore not likely for
the present at least.
Spurn Proposals of Strikers.
After a conference lasting for five
hours between the employers assOcia-
ton and the committee appointed
Tuesday night by the teamsters' joint
council with full power TO settle the
strike, all negotiations We're declared
off at 9 o'clock last night, and there is
no immediate probability of a settle
ment.
The union submitted a number Of
propositions which the employers fiat
ly refused to consider at all. Chief
among these was that If the strike
was declared off all the police and dep
uty sheriffs who are now protecting
nonunion men should be withdrawn.
The employers refused to consider such
a proposition for an instant, declaring
that hey would maintain guards as
long as there was the slightest chance
of violence.
The teamsters also demanded that If
the strike be called off the business
ouses refuse to receive from or de-
liver to the express companies any
merchandise. This proposition. which
was a virtual demand that the boycott
ted business houses assist the team
sters in boycotting the express COM
panies. was also promptly declined by
the employers.
Another demand by the Transfers
was that all strikers be given positions
before any nonunion men are hired.
This was also refused. The parties to
the conference We're so far apart on the
chief demands mad by the unions that
there was no use Of taking them up.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-06-16
PROBABLY DROWNED.
Wisconsin Central Passenger Train
Plunnes Into Red Cedar River.

Menomonie, Wis, June 4.-No. ! passen-
ger train on the Wisconsin Central rail-
road plunged into the Red Cedar from the
nigh steel bridge. one miles west Of Col
fax yesterday. Engineer George Phillips,
Fireman Severns and five tramps who
we're riding on the blind baggage are MISS
ing and are believed to be drowned. The
engine, tender, baggageand mail cars went
down with the bridge and are buried I'M
1erneath. The b~aggaEeman climbed out
Of the window and the mail clerk crawled
through a ventilator as the cars plunged
INTO the water, and both had narrow es-
capcs The rest of the train remained
on the track and returned to st. Paul.
The center pier Of the bridge had been
Undermined by high water and as the
train reached the middle Of the bridge it
gave away.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-06-16
ESTATE IN COURT.
New York Bank Asks for Widows Re-
movaI as Executrix.

Pit.sburg, Pa, Jun 9.-Judge Francis ]
kooser. of Somerset, Pa, has granted ar
order on Mrs. Annie E. Mckinley, exc.
cutriX of the estate Of her husband, Alb
1er Mckinley, returnable June 10, to an.
swer the petition of the Seaboard Nationa
bank, of New York, praying for her re.
moval as eNecutriX and asking that she be
directed to file her account and that she b.
required to account for all the funds re.
ceived from any and all life insurance pol.
icies upon the life of Abner Mckinley.
The Seaboard National bank is under.
stood to hold Abner McKinley's paper to
the amount of 5000 or $1,000. Mrs. Nc.
kinley is in Florida, where she spent the
winter. The estate is involved and is not
likely to pay 70 cents On the dollar. Mr..
Mckinley at the time of his death had life
insurance policies a~ggregating about $780,
600. all of which are understood to have
been payable to his widow as sole bene-
ficiary.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-06-16
FAX GULLY RESIGNS
Has Been Presiding Officer Of Com
mons for a Decade.

London, June AT yesterday after
Moons session of the house Of
William Court Gully officially an
nounced his resignation, on the ground
Of Ill health. Of the speakership which
he had held for a decade. Premier Bal
four and Sir Henry Campbell-Banner-
man made brief speeches of regret. at
which the premier announced that to-
morrow he would introduce a resolu-
ton praying the king to elevate Mr..
Gully to the peerage, as is customary In
the case of retiring speakers of the
house Of
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-06-16
CRANK AT WHITE HOUSE
Says He Was Sent from Sweden to
Wed Miss Roosevelt

Bloomington. H.. June 9.-Secret SER
vice men from Washington arrested
John Johnson. a Swede. Tor writing let
ters to Alice Roosevelt.
Johnson said he was sent here from
Sweden to marry Miss Roosevelt and
communicated his mission In letters to
the presidents daughter.
Johnson was taken to Jacksonville
and recommitted In the asylum where
he was a former Inmate.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-06-16
Unoerwent Terrible BEATING.

the Associated Press has been per-
mitted to inspect the Russian battle
ship Orel. o lying at Naizuru. The
Orel received a terrible battering. Her
hull shows forty gaping holes pierced
by large shells. and many smaller holes
where she had been hit. while her SUI
perstructure. upper works and upper
decks were riddled by shells, steel frag-
ments and splinters.
While the Orel is sound ~structurally
1t will be necessary to practically re-
construct her from the water line up.
The condition Of the ship shows the
crew underwent a terrible ordeal before
they surrendered.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-06-16
SHOW ALFONSO GOOD TIME.

London, June Skiing Alfonso, wear
Ing the uniform of a British general,
and King Edward. in a field marshal's
uniform. accompanied by Queen Alex
andra. the prince of Wales. Duke of Con-
naught and princess. today reviewed
the troops at Aldershot. Alfonso was
everywhere greeted enthusiastically.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-06-16
OFFERS $4,000 FOR
GIRLS PROSECUTOR
EpistIes Threatening Life Of Cs-
wego, N. y, Mans Daugh-
ter Prompt Reward.
ARE SENT FOR TWO YEAR
Fathers Attempts to E!ude Writer
Fail; Girl Becomes III from Close
Guardine-Espionage Costs
Fortune.

Osewego. N. Y, June "a series OF
letters to John j. Tonkin here, threat
ening to kidnap or murder his daughter
Rosamond, has led to his Offering a re.
ward of $50, 900 for the arrest of the
writer. The father has been driven
almost to insanity. and his daughter.
owing to the close guard kept over her.
has become morose and Ill. The let
tiers have arrived at frequent intervals
for two years. and We're made known
to the police today because recently a
girl had been dragged into a field and
murdered.
Writer illustrates Threats.
The writer Illustrated several of his
communications with sketches of little
Rosamond with a revolver pointed
toward her, and another picturing a
little girl being chloroformed. Not
withstanding these threats upon the
child's life, no one has made any appar-
ent effort to seize her. although there
have been opportunities. and this adds
to the mystery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tonkin had three
daughters. One, Virginia, died three
years ago, and the body was embalmed
and kept in the house for nearly eight
months, when the authorities interfered
and it was buried.
Soon after this came the first letter
demanding money or threatening harm
to Rosamond. Since then the missives
have arrived at frequent intervals.
Private detectives We're employed.
With nerves shattered by the strain,
Mrs. Tonkin took Rosamond to New
York six months 6 where apart
ments were engaged. blu the letters fol-
lowed, and more detectives We're en-
gagged. They We're unsuccessful, and.
roken in health and spiritless, Tonkin
returned here with the child. Armed
oc.chmen and detectives always ac-
comp ny Rosamond when she leaves
the house.
Last Letter Demands $50, 900.
The last letter received demanded
$50, 900, threatening the death Of the
daughter If it was refused. zone of the
letters has told how or where the
none was to be paid.
Anoi''er trouble came to the family a
few months ago, when Harold G. Ton
kin, a son, secretly married Caroline H.
%Starbuck, a New York model, and, aft
err a separation had been arranged by
his parents, married Eugene Bashford,
a chorus girl. Tonkin had trouble and
notoriety Strengthening out the tangle.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-06-16
sEATEN TILL INsENslaLE.

Des Moines. Ia. June Cora Fields.
an Ames s~tenographer started 4
trough house In the Gladstone hotehs
this morning and was beaten inaensiblass
by the police. He had $40 on his por-r
son. 1t will be ON time before he
will be able to appear in police court
to answer to charges fled agafgest hifns
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-06-16
14e MILES IN 1923 MINUTES.

Fort Wayne. Ind. Jun S.-A test
train On the Pennsylvania road today
made a record run from Chicago here.
The l49 miles was covered in 129 min
uteS.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-06-16
WILSON CHIEF RANGER
Foresters Of Iowa Hold Annual Con-
vention-Roone Selected for
MAJ M>sS--
Next M~eetino,

Cedar Rapids. Ia, June Iowa For
esters. at the state convention here to-
day, reelected John Wilson of Oska-
loosa chief ang and D.. Feiereisen of
Cedar Rapids grand secretary. Boone
gets the next biennial meeting.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-06-16
uhvElL M,kIhLEY SHAFT.

Reading, Pa, June S.-The $40, 900
monument erected to the memory Of
President Mckinley vas unveiled yes
terday. Former Postmaster General
Smith delivered the Grafton.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-06-16
OUT OF DANGER.

For Several Days She lowered Between
Life and Death.
New York. June cit has become known
that Miss Naude Adams, the actress, I'M
derwent an operation for appendicitis at a
nrivate h:spital in this city three weeks
ago. and that for several days she lowered
between life and death.
At one time her life was almost de-
SPARED of. but her wonderful vitality en-
abled her to rally and she is now out OF
danger.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-06-16
RERELa ARE ~vicIoRioua.

Hodeida, Turkish Arabia June Sd
the towns of Kataba and lib. n are
now investing TaiE. Turkish retns
sorcements are being hurrtedsto Tau.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-06-16
REDUCES CABLE RATE.
Postal Telegraph and Gable compan
Cuts Price TO japan.

OUtS FrIc6 20 0aPaHs
San Francisco. Cal, June 8.@Thas
Postal Telegraph and Commercial
Cable apa has announced a re-
duction OF 20 cents per wore In the rate
to Japan, making the new rate effect
i've July 1. $1.21 from San Francisco.
The reduction Is an indirect result Of
the war.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-06-16

st. Petersburg. June 9.-As the result
Of a meeting Of the council OF minis
tiers held at Tsarskoe Selo yesterday,
instructions were telegraphed yesterday
afternoon to Russian ambassadors at
Washington and Paris to the effect that
Russia Is desirous of learning Japan's
peace conditions.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-06-16

Stockholm, June 8.-King Oscar
has refused to receive the deputa-
ton appointed to present him with
the Norwegian st%orthtng's address,.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-06-16

Christiania, June 10.-A new Nor
wegian flag will be hoisted
throughout the country at 10 d. N.
tomorrow.