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The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-01-27
MUTlNY IN SCHOOL,.
School Boys Attempt to Whip Teacher
in South Dakota Town


Sioux Falls. S. D., Jan. l7.-Somcthng
OF a sensation has been created in the
little town of Utica by an incident which
recalls some OF the experiences set forth
IN Edward lGgglestons 'Iioosicr School
master"
Two of the older boys in the Utica public
schools chafcd greatly under the dsci-
pine and finally entered into II plot to
ick the teacher" On the day fixed
one or the boys, who prides himself on
MS physical strength manufactured n
crude set of iron knuckles, and evidently
Tor the purpose of intimidating the school
master, the young man deliberately
struck panel in the school house door,
The blow, aided by the iron knuckles,
was OF such force as to knock out the
panel
But the schoolmaster did not propose to
De knocked OUT in the same fashion
ana went after" the mutincer. The battle
was not of long duration, but was of
sufficient length to enable the young man
10 use the iron knucklcs on the school
masters face, but without doing serious
injury, but only two small wounds being
inflicted
The mutineer was speedily overpowered
and called Justify upon his comrade in
the mutiny to come to his assistance.
but the comrade considered discretion the
better part OF valor. SO the would he
boy hero of the school" was compelled
to take to his heels.
The schoolmaster continues as ..boss"
of the school. The youth who used the
iron knuckles can consider himself for
tunate for escaping so lightly, and had a
complaint been lodged against him he
could have been arrested, 1t being a pcni-
Tertiary offense to use brass or iron
knuckles in South Dakota,
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-01-27

there was strong Russian trench line
in the gorge between the East kekwan
and North kekWan mountain forts.
This they called the ghost" trench,
because they could never find it, though
hundreds of them We're killed every
time they attempted TO do so. 1t is
now evident. however, that there never
Was Il trench line at this point, but
that in attacking the gorge the Jap
aneSe We're subjected to Il most awful
enitadinS fire from the kekWan noun
tain forts and the Chinese wall. max
ing the passage UP the gorge a death
trap owing TO the unseen rifles ana ma
chine guns
The Russian prisoners Wer" kept
waiting a long time at ChaE2iih6tSu
railway station before being seat to
Dalny. The officers had tents. but the
men were compelled to sleep III the
open.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-01-27
1T HURTS THEIR FEELINGS.
Grieves Russians to Be Suspected vt
VioIatino China's Neutrality

St Petersburg, Jan 19.-The govern
DIcnt has not renewed the state Of siege
in the ManChurian cities. at the open
ing of the new year the civil law i'll
such places replacing military rule.
Russian papers protest against the
inDutatlon that General Mistchenko's
cavalry violated Chinese neutrality even
II. OF which there is at present no evil
dence, they crossed the Lao river above
NeWchwang. claiming that a small
strip on the west bank is distinctly re-
served as included in the sphere of hos
tllities. While the daring cavalry raid
on the line of Japanese communications
was welcomed as a happy augury of
operations for the new year. the general
staff does not give encouragement to
The idea it was the precursor of d Sc
rIOuS Russian movement.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-01-27
END OF RUSSIAN RAID.
Column of Russian Force Has SHARK
Battle With Japa-

st. Petersburg. Jan. 19.-General Ku-
ropatkin yesterday. telegraphing En-
perOr Nicholas, reported that a strong
Japanese detachment of infantry, cav
airy and artillery was sent to cut off
Il column of MistchenkoS cavalry on
January IA as the latter was about to
retire northward. The Japanese, under
cover of mist. nanked the Russians
and battle ensued the Russian artil-
lerN inhicting heavy losses on the Jap
anese at short range, and then retiring.
The Russian losses were five officers
and forty men, killed and wounded.
kuropatkin also reported the return
or a Russian patrol after blowing up
the railroad and destroying a mile of
telegraph two miles north of Tatche-
lliaO
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-01-27

out the whole Of the Romanoff family
was the result of carelesshess in leav-
| ing a Shelled cartridge in the breech
or the gun after target practice the
4 mysterious case is still under the COM
bined investigation of the military and
the police and the public seems as
! little inclined as the authorities to &C
cept the published version. The mem
berS of the battery have not been ar
, rested, but are confined to the barracks
under restraint.
1t cannot be said definitely whether
the affair was an accident or the re-
suit of design The general belief is
that Il Widespread plot did not exist,
but evidences of design are SO appar-
ent mat the statement attributing the
presence of a loaded shell to previous
target practice evoked smiles in many
quarters. 1t is pointed out as being
highly improbab BILE that the gun had not
been cleaned for two days, and 1t is
Impossible that a second cartridge
could have been inserted for Saluting
purposes behind the first, and it is
certainly Il coincidence that the gun
containing the missile should have been
trained directly on the imperial chapel.
One Strange Fact.
Whatever may be the solution, it is n
strange fact that the shot came from
The BourSc esplande, where was sta
TONED the First Horse artillery of the
guard, the premier artillery organiZa-
lion OF the empire, and one Of the most
noted regiments in the whole Russian
service. The roster of this OrganiZa-
ton of aristocratic traditions has in
Guided grand dukes. princes and some
OF the most illustrious names in Rus
STA. General Grippenberg was for
merly an officer of the regiment, and
Grand Duke Sergius Michaeovitch, the
chief artillery inspector for the RusSjan
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-01-27
WORLD MAY YET Be
INV0L WE'D IN WAR
Russia's Attempt to Drag China
into Conflict is Regarded
as Dangerous.
PURPOSE is A MYSTERY
Diplomats Suspect Russia May Be
Laying the Foundation of Claim
for Territorial Indemnity at
Close of Conflict.

Washington, Jan. 19.-Is the United
States in danger of becoming involved
in the troubles in the far east? In
diplomatic circles this possibility is
Speculatcd upon with the keenest in
terest. In case China chooses TO avail
herself of the latest Russian diplomatic
blunder and to demand boldly the pro-
lection OF the United States Il situa-
ton, already complicated enough, may
become much more complicated. and
with possible consequences so far
reaching that no one can foresec the
end
The exact purpose of Russia in adj
dressing circular note to the powers
protesting against the violation of
neutrality by China, charging the Chi
nese with having given material aid to
Japan, and conveying a warning to the
powers and a threat to China that Rus
STA intends to use complete liberty of
action in dealing with future abuses
or neutrality, is not as yet clearly I'M
derstood here, and the future cannot
be foretod till the next move is made
by Russia.
A Threat Against China.
One explanation is that Russia is
simply making IA case against China
SO as to have d foundation for demand
ing pecuniary or territorial compensa-
tlon when the peace proposals are con-
sldered. In some opinions this fore
shadows that Russia soon will seek
peace.
Another explanation is that Russia
is trying to ntimidate China and
1rlghlen her nut of any intention to
ally herself with Japan.
should Russia take action now to the
injury of China there is every reason
to believe that the Chinese government
Will appeal to the United States and
TO other powers for protection turning
naturally to the United States first be-
cause Mr.. Hay is the father of the
policy of administrative entity"
IN case that appeal should be made
and China be able to show that her
nands are clean and that she has done
everything that her obligations inn
pose. it would be difficult, perhaps i'm
possible, for the United States and the
other powers to leave her to her fate
and the mercy Of Russia Without
doubt the United States and the other
powers would protest to Russia
Ihat the future holds possibilities of
dynamite waiting only a spark to ex-
plode it, can easily be seen.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-01-27
Bones Deep in the Earth.

i Belle Fourche, S. D., Jan. 1s.-The
excavations for two wells on Baltimore
street In this city at depth of thirty
two and fifty-four feet bones were dis
covered in state of excellent preser
walton, supposed to have been the re-
mains OF some extinct animal of an
able since the formation in which Inc
bones were found is ! OF the usual kind
where fossils are discovered. One nf
the bones is well preserved specimen
resembling some of the best that have
been found in the bad lands.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-01-27
RULES FOR THE LOBBY.
Governor Folk Submits Series of
Regulations Calculated to Hurt
the Trade

Jefferson City. Jan. Gothic stay of pro-
fcssional lobbyists in Jefferson City VIII
he limited during tho session Of the legis-
lature. Governor Folk cnunciated rules
that all reputed lobbyists must follow. The
rules are simple enough and are promul-
gated along the line of the governors in
augural message. The governor advised
certain railroad corporation attorneys who
are admittedly lobbyists that they must
adhere to the following rules
l. On arrival in Jefferson City, or as
soon as possible thereafter. any profess
sional lobbyist must report his presence in
the city by presenting himself at the gov
errors office.
2. Such lobbyists must state to the gov
crnor the object of their visit.
}. a report must be made to newspaper
governor.
4. thirty-hour limit is placed on their
stay in the city
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-01-27
A BOOM IN READING.
Coal Railroads Stock Makes a Spec
tacular Rise in New York
TODAY

New York. Jan. 21.--Enormous deal
ings in Reading common shares at an
advance of 31s points was the feature
OF the early trading on the stock ex-
change today. The stock. which closed
yesterday at S6is, a net gain of Sla
points, opened today with sale of
5000 shares at STE. In the first hour
upwards of $4,000 shares changed hands
from the opening figure to $685. and
back to SS7s. The movement halted be-
fore H. the price going off to S7A. 1t
was impossible to gain any correct idea
'of the cause of the movement The
buying was SO general as to give nc
clue.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-01-27
FOR RHODES SCHOLARSHIP.
Class of Three at Yankton to Be
Tested

. 1 r
Iankton, S. D.. Jan. 20.-Examina-
lions for the Rhodes scholarship from
this state are in progress at Yankton
college. The class numbers three, the
examinations being in Greek, Latin and
mathematics, the standard the same as
Tor oxford. The students taking the
examinations are Theodore D. Lath-
rop, instructor in Ward academy; John
~. Julian, state university, Vermil-
non, and VIM. Fl. Deckman, Redfield
coilege. The state committee is COM
prised OF President Droppers of YER
million, President Warren of Yankton
college and President Nicholson Of
Mitchell university
me Modern Brotherhood gave a
largely attended entertainment Monday
night, doors being thrown open to the
public for a varied program. officers
were installed as follows: E. D. Ward,
ipTeslaen., Martin Max. vice president:
II. o. Rurgi, secretary: b. C, Scott
treasurer.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-01-27
RUSSIANS IN DISGUISE
Now Believed No Chinese REGULARS
Were With Cars Raiders.

Toxic. Jan. 2I.-lt is believed here
the Chinese reported to be accompany
ing General Miscellaneous raiders are
either uniformed bandits or soldiers
who had been impressed as guides. 1t
is not believed Chinese regulars have
been authorized to join the raiders.
Inc report that the Russian troops are
disguised as Chinese is regarded much
more seriously and Is under investi
cation.
1t is considered probable that Major
General liich, Nogis chief of staff will
be appointed commander of Port Ar
thur.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-01-27
PH!LANTHROPlsT DIES.
James Wheeler, a Wealthy Farmer.
Who Gave Literally, Found Dead
in His Bed

Des Moines. Ia. Jam 1s.-James
Wheeler, wealthy farmer, was found
dead in his bed this morning in his
nome near Indianola. His body was
some time. Wheeler lived alone in a
little house on his farm. He was ne
cullar, but was liberal and constantly
contributing large sums to church and
charitable enterprises. He maintained
scholarships in Des Moines college
educating one young man each Heart
dlsease is supposed to have caused his
death. ,. i,.s
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-01-27
Sundays Revival at Mason civ.

Mason City, Ia, Jan. 19.-Evange-
list Vim. Sunday last night told fbe
story of his life to $500 people. The
tabernacle was packed. People go at
s o'clock in order to get seats. Even in
business circles everybody talks of
Sunday. The former baseball player is
srl,ei. 4.r--
uggest themselves to the interested read
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-01-27
Cattle on the RANCE.

Lead, s. D.. Jan. 1S.--While making
winter thus far has been unusually
mild. Cattlemen report that the ranges
are covered with small amount of
snow and that the water holes have
not been frozen over to any great ex-
tent, SO that cattle have an abundance
of water. The stock in all nnrts of
the range west of the Missouri river
Is in excellent condition. Cattlemen
are desirious of having more snow he
tween now and spring, otherwise there
viii be scarcity of water during the
summer time. Last year at this time
there were two feet of snow in most
places and cattle We're suffering for
be but two months of bad weather a.
the most between now and spring
time piS
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-01-27

today sent the senate the following
nominations:
Natchorn. port of New York
William G. Wheeler, attorney 90,
western district. Wisconsin.
register of the land Office, Albert
Wheelon, Pierre. S. ID.
Receivers of public msneys, Henry E.
The Reason. ~
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-01-27
Steel Companv Wins Case.

Trenton, y. j., Jan. 17.-vice Chancellor
Stevenson today filed an opinion sustain-
ing the demurrer of the United States
Steel company in suit brought against
that company by Alfred f. Stevens TO-
compel the payments of dividends on the
company's common stock. The decision
practically disposes of the whole stock
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-01-27
Death of a jackson pionesr

Jackson. Neb., Jan. 19-Mrs. James
Kelley, aged so. one of the oldest resi-
dents of this place, died this morning.
The funeral will be held tomorrow
morning. Mrs. Kelley was the mother
OF Mrs. D. C. Heffernan of this place.
Frank, I. w. and Joseph Kelley of
Sioux CITY, +, NJ. Kelley Of Ell, Point
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-01-27
TAKING DEGREES.
Large Class to Be Scottish Rite Ma.
sons at Aberdeen.

s so''S az 7SpeTueeh.
Aberdeen. s. d., Jan. 20.--A large
4 class is taking the degrees of the Scot
f3.lsh Kite Masons at the reunion being
held IN Aberdeen. The members Of the
se are; Dr.. James Chalmers,
drew G. Fossum and Ford Zietlow.
Aberdeen; G. F. Hopkins, Brookings:
David 70. Murray, Miller: Lewis 4.
Davidson and j. w. Nichols, Selby; AZ.
A.. Wendt, Doland. Many prominent
Masons from different parts of the
state are attending the reunion. After
fourth to the thirty second are con-
,ferred the last evening of the reunion
VIII be turned over to the members OF
iYelduz Shrine, who will confer the
Shrine degrees ona large class of cam
'dtdates. The reunion will conclude on
Thursday evening
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-01-27
The German Coal Strike.

Essen. Germany, Jan. 17.-According to
a report received at the official mine office
1850 mer. from ISL coal mines, are out
on strike t.,day. The leaders of the strike
had a meeting with the government COM
missioners this afternoon and explained
the grounds for the strike. Expectations
esuft OF tins raw rIiat ar rrstsr frorsrfr
200 ito 1850 less lives Of trafnmen
re saeriacsd aud some +, 900 less pain-l
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-01-27
Prince Fushini at Home,

Toxic Jan. lT.-Prince SiLduara
Fushimi, who arrived here last night
on his return from Il tour of the United
states. was received in audience by the
emperor today. The prince expressed
appreciation of American hospitality,
and said he was much impressed by
the friendliness manifested for japan.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-01-27
RETURN TO sPINDLEs.
Thousands of Fall River Operators Re-
sumo Work Following the Strike
Settlement,

Fall River, Mass, Jan. 21.-Thou-
sands of operatives who have been
IDLE for nearly six months as Il result
OF the great textile strike. returned to
work today.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-01-27
Japs Take British Ship.

Toxic, Jan. l9.-The Japanese cap
t'ired the British steamer Oakley, car
rNims Il cargo of coal for Nladivostok,
IN TsuShima straits, Wednesday after
noon. She was brought to Sasebo.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-01-27

to prevent the spread OF splenetic or
southern fever among cattle. The
quarantine lines are largely as last
year,
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-01-27
Death Of a Pioneer.

Huron, S. D.. Jan. 1s.-Isaac
Pierce died at the home of his
lson-in-law, John A. Sauer. in this city.
early Sunday morning, aged ga years.
tMr. Pierce had been resident of
,Woansocket for many years, but since
the death of his wife six months ago
has spent much Of his time VISITING hss.,
/ coulsint TIL nix s,E ssst {. lon YOU
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-01-27
"XING OF BUNCo MEN"
Man with an international Reputation
Passes Away at Crafts
Headquarte

New York, Jan. Hike" Vail, for al
most half century known throughout
this country and Europe as the King of
Bunco Men," is dead, aged TO-
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-01-27
CHINA is SAFE.
Powers Assure Mr.. Hay that They Will
Brook No Attempts on Her
Territory.

Washington, Jan. 21.-Secretary Hay
has secured positive ASSURANCES from
the powers that there shall be no at
tempt made upon the integrity of Chi
neSe territory.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-01-27
EVIDENCES OF DESIGN.

Public Smiles at Claim That Affair
Was an Accident
ST. Petersburg, Jan. 21-Despite the
cfhclal announcement that the cannon
shot yesterday which might have wiped
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-01-27
PLATT-ELIAS CASE ON.
Action of New York Millionaire
Against Negroes Finally Comes
fo Ire Trial

New York, Jan. 19-The trial of the
suit of John Il. Plat, the octogenariau
mlllionaire, to recover from Hannah
iAllas, a negress, nearly $750.00O, which
ne alleges she eXtorted from him dur
ing period extending more than TWEEN
ty years, was begun before Justice
O'Gorman i'll the supreme court today.
Mrs. Elias was not in court when the
case was called.
Former Governor Black, senior
counsel for Mrs. Elias, moved that the
case be dismissed on the ground that
plaintiff was guilty of inexcusable de-
lay in bringing his complaint. The mo-
ton was denied by Justice O'Gorman.
as was another motion asking for a
jury trial
John r. Platt worth millions and
hopelessly in his dotage, allowed him
self to be hled of immense amounts bv
an octoroon. Hannah Elias He estab-
lished the woman in splendid apart
ments and showered money and luxury
upon her. Perhaps the filth Of the case
would never have required ventilation
but for the fact that Andrew H. Green
father of Greater New York. bore :,
considerable personal resemblance to
Platt
negro. former husband of the Elias
woman, jealous of Plat, mistook Green
for Platt and shot him dead There
was a scandal at once. and the name
OF one of New YorkS most honored citi-
Zens was dragged in the infamy that
mad surrounded the relations of Platt
and the negress. Plat did not come
forward and clear the name of Green:
but year afterward, because his chill
dren insisted on it. he started the action
against his former mistress to recover
the money he had given her, claiming it
was blackmail.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-01-27
Robbery at Elk Point.

Elk Point, S. D., Jam 20,-A high
way robbery occurred in the east part
of town last evening, the victims be-
Ing 4 Wo boys who were stopping In
town but temporarily. The boys we're
Frank Cooper and Merton Mitts, living
ten miles west of Harrington, Neb.
The bold. bad man, whose name is UNI
known, Was rounded up by city mar
shal and now languishes in the city
Jail "a ~.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-01-27
WANTS MORE SHIPS.
Admiral Dewey Declares Governmen mt
Should Not Hesitate in Policy
of BuiIdnu

Washington. Jan. 2l.-"Whatevcr &C
ton congress takes upon the recon-
mendation for the increase in the navy
made by the president and the navy
department" said Admiral Dewey to-
day, 1T should at least authorize three
additional blttleShips They are nee
essary in order that our naval policy
may not suffer interruption, and that
we may sooner be in condition to avert
war by being prepared for it, 1t is not
economy to build a navy in a hap
hazard fashion. It's construction should
be along certain we'll defined lines, and
the result would be both advantageous
and economical"
The admiral spoke in the office Of
the general board, which, for three
years, has been employed in the plans
OF campaign against every country in
the world which may develop into a
possible enemy, in dcvising schemes
Tor better training the officers and men
and determining upon the types of
SHIPS ana the number required to make
up an efficient navy.
Only Half Enough Batteships.
The board has defined the number
OF ships which would make an ade-
quate force for the protection OF the
United States, and it may be roughly
stated to be one battleship for every
state in the union as IL backbone
With forty eight battleships, twenty
tour armored cruisers, fast scout boats
torpedo boats, torpedo boat deStroyers
and submarines. the American people,
IN the opinion of the general board
would not have any reason to fear
trouble with any nation. The United
States has today just half the number
OF battleShlpS which the general board
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-01-27
STOESSEL TO RUSSIA.

Leaves Japan on Steamer tor Black
Sea Port.
Washington, Jan. l9.-Th- sttte de-
pariment received the following from
Consul Harris at NagaS;tki today:
General StoeSSel, his staff and about
900 officers and men. With their families
have embarked on the steanef Aus
tralaSian for Odessa
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-01-27
King Oscar Is Well.

Stockholm. Jan. 19.-There is no
truth in the report from Copenhagen
-that-rKing Qsea is a raaar4,,,s,,.7 ,;,l
gutter back Of the cows can be built of |