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The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-03-03
MANY FUNERALS HELD.
Ninety Two Bodies have Been Recov-
cred from Viroinia Mines

Birmingham, Ala, Feb. 25.-Ninety-
Two bodies had been recovered from the
Virginia mines and the rescue work
continues The foul odors from the de-
composing bodies have now become SO
unbearable that the rescuers work in
short relays and hundreds of pounds of
disinfectants have been used to make
further work possible.
Fifty-fve funerals were conducted in
the suburbs of Birmingham, all of
which were for victims of the awful dis
aStcr.
1t is estimated that there are at least
twenty-five more bodies to be taken out
and the reScuers have to finish up the
level" they are on now and open one
more level There are three bodies in
the bottom of the lowest level which it
is expected will require at least ten days
to reach. The bodies are those of the
pumper and his assistants. They are
covered with water and, since the
pumping machinery was ruined by the
explosion. 1t will take much time to get
the water out of the mine.
Governor Cunningham has officially
Instructed State Mine Inspector Gray
and his assistants to make a thorough
investigation of the disaster and report
to him at the earliest practicable mo-
ment. The relief fund for the families
so far amounts to more than $4,000.
Coroner Paris has empaneled jury
and has been busy summoning Witness
eS and gathering facts. The jury was
taken into the mine as soon as possible
in order that they may be aided in
reaching Il conclusion as to the cause
of the disaster. Many of the bodies
found in the innermost recesses of the
mine are in kneeling posture as
though the men had spent their last
moments in PRAYER.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-03-03
BROKE THE PAROLES.
Russian Officers at San Francisco
Violated Word as Did Those in
the East

Washington, Feb. 24.-The navy depart
ment received a report from Admiral Nc
Gala, commandment Of the Mare Island
navy yard, stating that the three Rus
sian officers of the transport Lena who
left the ship at San Francisco and are
now in St. Petersburg, gave him ndividu-
ally and personally their paroles not to go
beyond the limits OF San Francisco except
in accordance with arrangements between
the governments of Russian and Japan.
Admiral McCai,as report is in response
to an inquiry from the navy department
following suggestion reaching the state
department that the officers left under a
misunderstanding of the conditions under
which the Russian transport was allowed
to be interncd and did not intend to break
Their parole.
The three Russian officers were granted
weeks leave from their ship which lies
at Mare island, to visit San Francisco,
their applications being approved by the
captain of the Lena. The naval officers
feel that it is only fair to this officer to
say that he appears to be greatly dis
trcssed at Their disappearance He furn-
shed Admiral McCalla with such infor-
nation as he had been able to secure
touching the whereabouts of the three
officers.
Therefore no orders have been sent to
Admiral McCalla to suspend further pa
roles In the case of the Lena's officers and
crew and ne Will be allowed TO exercise
his discretion.
The three officers of the Lena who
broke their parole and returned to Rus
STA will in al probability be allowed to
remain there. The Japanese consul
here is credited with the statement that
the Japanese government is not desir-
Gus of having the officers compelled to
return here, thus relieving the United
States government of the necessity of
| demanding their return.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-03-03
FUNERAL OF SERGIUS.
Obsequies Held in the Church of St.
Andrew at Moscow.


Moscow, Feb. 25.-Solemn ceremonies
blessing the remains of Grand Duke
Sergius were performed at 10 o'clock
this morning. Immense crowds
thronged the squares in front Of the pal
aces and there was considerable display
of troops in the streets.
The scene within the church was pa
thetic. The guard of honor was drawn
back as the imperial party entered to
take their pieces before the bier. The
mangle6 body lay in state, dressed in
a full uniform, but a veil of fine lace
was disposed over the remains of the
mutilated face. A gloved hand held the
illon of St. Nicholas.
Grand Duchess Elizabeth took her
place at the foot of the coffin in front of
group of the other members of the
imperial family. Throughout the ordeal
she displayed the same fortitude she
showed yesterday, when she followed
the dead coachman to his grave.
So far as the public Is concerned
nothing could be seen beyond the car
riages of these invited to the funeral,
who quickly filled the small available
space. After the blessing the body was
! conveyed to the adjoining church of st.
Andrew, where it was laid on the
. catafalque. The coffin was concealed
by q mass of floral wreaths and crosses.
The officials Of Grand Duke Sergius'
formed circle around the bier, while a
regiment of the Moscow garrison fur
nished the contingents for the guard
OF honor.
| The body was placed In a vault ir
! the church of St. Andrew, where it will
remain until removed to ST. Peters
| burg.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-03-03
THE PRE- BOWLERS.
Some Fine Scores Were Made in the
Closing Contests of Milwaukee
Congress

Milwaukee, Feb. 24.-Ttc last :ive-men
squad in the American bowling tourna-
ment at LOO o'clock this morning with
Gunthers No. ?, of Chicago. the winner Of
first prize. $3.50.
In the last squad Omaha landed eighth
in the list.
The leaders finished us follows: Gunth-
ers No 2, Chicago. 2,7a5; Century No. l.
Chicago 277S: Farmers, Cleveland 2.T5;
Americans Detroit, 2,731: Chic and George,
Cincinnati, 2.725; Crescents. Toledo. 2,722;
Old Foresters. Louisville, 2,715; Col
knights No. l. Chicago, 2,710. and the
Schinders, Chicago, 2,7o7; Missouri. Kan
sas City, 270s; Omaha. OMAHA 2,703;
Crescents, Kansas City, 1851.
In the two-men c;>>s Meyer and Peter
son. Chicago made score of LIS. which
tied them for second place.. There are
several squads in the two-men class yet to
bowl.
Two-Men Class-Lord and Hardie.
Washington. l.1S6. Cadwall and Reader,
Cleveland, Its; Ward and MCGUIRE Chi
cago, LII; Horar. and Dunbar, Philadel-
phia, l.172; Schlenk and Sturtze, ST. Louis.
| ITO.
F. Kastor and c. Nichols. Kansas City.
! 1.074; H. B. Farley and l.. Everhart. Kan
/ sas City, 81.
Individual C:ass-ott. Lacrosse. COS; Ma
gle, Rock island, 596; Pinska, st. Paul,
/ SIS.
/ The standings of the leaders in the five
1 men teams we're not materially changed
| since lest night Ward and Mcclure, of
| Chicago. who led in the two-men division
| last night, hav, dropped to third place.
! William OFT. of Lacrosse. stll retains the
lead in the Individual class with COS.
The American bowling congress re-
: considered and decided to meet next
| year in Louisville. The vote was
| unanimous.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-03-03
COERClNG EMPLOYEES.
Railroad Men Being Organized by tn.
Companies to Oppose Rate Reg.
ulatinq LEGISLATION,

Chicago, Feb 24.-The movement among
employees Of the Chicago and Alton rail-
road, initiated by their employers, pro-
testing against the reduction of freight
rates in this state, is assuming consider
able proportions. Circulars have been
spread broadcast among railroad men all
over the state urging them to organize
against the rate bill, and the nsinuations
which these circulars contain that rate re-
duction Will be followed by a reduction
of wages has had the desired effect of
arousing the railroad men TO action.
There is nothing about these circulars to
show that they emanate from the railroad
offices, but it is known that the company
is behind the movement. The railway Of
ticials are watching the situate with
deep seated secret satisfaction.
The following circular has been sent TO
railroad brotherhood leaders of the sys
TEN:
TO the Railway Employees of Illinois
The Farmers and Manufacturers associo-
tons of Illinois have petitioned the rail-
way and warehouse commission to reduce
freight rates on railways in the state %
per cent sI There were loS$ss employees on
ending June 30, 1904. They drew in wages
from the pay car 500, 673.6y. The railway
men and those depending on them ale
vitality interested in the earning power OF
the lines on which they are employed. II
this reduction is ordered by the commits.
sion :I. the ,f, Wa employees and their fam
lilies Will feel it directly Write a letter
at once to the chairman Of the railway
and Warehouse commission at Springfield,
H., protesting against any reduction in
rate, believing 1t is an attack on the pay
This circular is signed by w. NJ Coffey,
chief conductor division Il. Order of Rail
way Conductors: Mart Warman, chairman
of the executive board Cook county, No.
SO, brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers;
u. G. Stannard of George w. Tilton lodge
NO. 35, Brotherhood of Railway Train
men; NJ. Relyea. No. 5l1. Brotherhood of
Locomotive Firemen and Frank HYDE of
switchmens Union of North America.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-03-03
GEAR Determined
TO CONTINUE WAR
Final Decision Is That There
Can Be No Change OF
Policy at Present.
STOP WOULD BE TREASON
It Would Justify All the Complain
that Has Been Made Against the
Government and Warrant
Real Revolution.

Berlin, Feb. 25.-The emperor of
Russia has elected to continue the war.
His position is absolutely firm. The
German court has been advised in that
sense.
The war will be pressed with the ut
most energy. the domestic situation be-
ing now within control of the authori-
ties.
The Reasons for 1t.
The considerations that led to the
emperor's decision are understood to be
the judgments Of the CHIEFS of the army
that Oyama not only cannot defeat
kuropatkln, but stands in danger Of
defeat himself. How cowardly. there
fore, for Russia to ask for mercy with
all the men and money essential to a
successful wal
Could Not Turn Back.
All the forces of criticism now di-
rected agt inst the government for hav-
ing fought :ather than yield to leSiti-
mate interests. and for having failed to
win victories, would be continued with
added fury against government that
accepted war and then betrayed the
country.
Real Danger of Revolution.
The government that would crave
peace of Russians enemy, while still
capable of winning victory. would be
giving the party of change genuine
grounds for revolution. The facts of
the military situation, love of country.
and the arguments Of eXpediency, were
all against peace and for pressing the
war hopefully.
In diplomatic circles Il story is ahoat
to the effect that the opinion expressed
by the German military authorities,
based or reports from military experts
at the front. that the situation is by no
means hopeless, has greatly irnuenced
the emperor and encouraged him
'gainst the idea of concluding peace
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-03-03
BOUGHT FARM TO OWN TREE

Success: All the country knows Elihu
Root, the lawyer. man of affairs, and
cabinet officer, but there are less known
sides to his makeup which are, perhaps,
more indicative Of the man himself,
and, which are. too, more interesting
for the reason that they are less APP
preciated. For instance. he Is enough
of sentimentalist to have bought a
farm that he might own certain tree.
He was born In Cabinet Hall, one of
the buildings of Hamilton college, New
York, where his father, Oren Root, was
a professor. In his boyhood days the
two used to take long walks together,
and, time and again, on their home
ward way. it was under splendid
hemlock on Kirkland farm that they
would rest. The hilltop commanded a
magnificent view OF the Oriskany val
ley, across to the Adirondacks.
In the years since there have been
many changes at Hamilton and in the
country round about. but the old hem
| lock has remained untouched, and the
other day Elihu Root bought Kirkland
farm and the tree which, he declares.
has long been land mark in his life
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-03-03
MILWAUKEE CORN SPECIAL.
Mitchell Planning for Rousng Meet
ing of Farmers.

Mitchell, S D., Feb. 2i.-The Dawson
and Hanson county farmers are going ia
turn out here on Friday evening to hear
Professor e. C. Chilcott. agriculturist. and
Professor a. W. WHEELER. botanist of the
State Agricultural college. discuss the
pure seen grain problem. The Milwaukee
special train left Minneapolis on the 10Th,
and will visit about sixty cities and towns
in the state, arriving at Mitchell at I 25
p. M, February "a. Much interest is be-
ing taken this year in developing the kinds
of cereal products grown, farmers Gcner-
ally believing now that pure seed grain is
as necessary to successful farming as pure
blood animals are to stock growing
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-03-03
BIG BATTLE MAY BE ON.
Rumor Persists in St. Petersburg that
1t IS in PrcqresS

ST. Petersburg Feb. 25.-Although
the city continues full of rumors that
a big battle is proceeding below Muk-
Gen, the war officers do not offer any
confirmation of the reports. Special
dispatches as we'll as can be judged
by the mutilated manner in which they
are allowed to pass the censor, portend
the imminence of extensive opera tons.
The Japanese are showing activity on
both TANKS and the railroad has again
been damaged by a raid of japanese
and Chinese bandits.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-03-03

Gwandu, a native town in Africa.
contains between 10000 and $4,000 in
habitants and is surrounded by pail
SADIE of poles, the top Of every pole be-
ing crowned with a human skull. There
are six gates and the approach to each
gate is laid with pavement of human
skulls. the tops being the only parts
that show above ground. More than
1000 skulls ale used in the pavement
leading up to each gate. The pave
ment is of snowy whteness, polished
10 the smoothness of ivory by the daily
passage of hundreds of naked feet.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-03-03
PLAT LUoES SUIT.
Court Dismsses Action Against Han.
nah Elias, the Octoroon, to Re.

New York, Feb. 2..-The srit Of John r.
Flatt, the octosenarian millionaire, to
compel Hannah Elias, nesrcss. TO return
TO him $6S5,oc0, which he alleges he gave to
her during period extending over TWEEN
ty-hVe years, today was dismissed by JUS
nee OGorman IN the supreme court. In
'lsmlssing the suit Justice O'Gorman said
the case was absolutely without evidence
10 sustain Platt's allegation that the mon
ey was obtained from him by means of
threats of bodily harm and exposure Of
heir relations
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-03-03

'oilii cIttiDlt llSnt ana MS COlultlOn To-
day is favorable.
Chicago, Feb. 25.-While at the Uni
versity of Chica 20 hundreds of students
were assembled to pray for his recov-
cry. DR.. William r. Harper, president
Of the institution, underwent a serious
surgical operation in the Presbyterian
hospital.
For nearly two years DR.. Harper has
been afflicted with severe pains in the
abdomen. and about one year ago I'M
derWent an operation for appendicitis
This did not result in permanent i'm
provement, and it was decided a sec
| ond operation was necessary. 1t was
generally thought it would reveal cam
Ger near the head of the colon. The
diagnosis was confirmed by the oper-
alton this afternoon.
Operation Success.
The operation from surgical stand.
point was a success. The patient rail-
lied splendidly from the shock, and is
tonight in a condition that gives every
| promise of an early recovery from the
effects of the operation.
The ultimate recovery of DR.. Harper
is Il matter on which the physicians de-
cline to commit themselves, but merely
express the reasonable hope that the
disease may be checked.
1t was found that DR.. Harper was
afflicted with carcinoma of the pos
! terror head of the colon, and the dis
ease had progressed so far that it was
found impossible to remove all of the
diseased tissue.
After the conclusion Of the operation
DR.. Sem of Chicago, who was one of
the attending physicians. made the di-
rect declaration that DR.. Harper was
afflicted with cancer. while a bulletin
issued by Dr. Billings said that Drs.
McBurney and Bevan We're of the
opinion that the trouble was cancer.
DR.. Billings himself would express no
opinion.
Patient Fell Asleep.
Late at night DR.. Harper had fallen
| into a comfortable sleep and was in
| excellent condition. as far as the i'm
mediate results of the operation were
concerned. No apprehension was ex-
pressed as to his rapid recovery from
the operation. 1t was reported by the
| physicians that it would be necessary
to continue for some time the medical
and the eN-ray treatment.
DR.. Harper was under the inf1u-
ence of anaesthetics for about two
hours. although the operation itself did
| not consume over twenty-five minutes,
| After 1t was over a careful eXamina-
ton was made by the physicians, and
1t was concluded that although all of
the diseased tissue had not been re-
moved, 1t would be impossible to con-
t1nue the operation further.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-03-03

Among the recent publications OF the
British royal commission are thirty let
tiers found in the archives of the duke
of Portland. which bear the signature
Of King Charles H.. and are addressed
to- thirty different members of the aris-
tocracy. Every one of them contains
a request for loans, ranging from SIS, 900
to $4,000 and each conveys the follow
Ing assurance: You are the only one
of my friends to whom I have cared
to address myself about the matter"
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-03-03
TRAINS ARE SUSPENDED,
The Warsaw Vienna Railroad Is En-
tirely Without Service,


Warsaw. Feb. 25.-No trains are run
ming in either direction today on the
Vienna railroad. The management at
tempted to install soldiers as fremen,
but the strikers had plugged the wa
ter guaSeS, with the result that the
amateur tiremen ruined four locomo-
tiVeS. The strikers also derailed a
number of cars. The men demand an
eight-hour day and increase of wages.
The employees of the government al
cohol monopoly walked out today
The workmen have struck in all the
factorit s of the Cherinakowska district,
the chief manufacturing suburb of
Warsaw. There have been serious dis
turbances. The soldiers fired, but no
casualties are reported. The police
arrested many persons, but the threats
of the mob compelled them to release
the prisoners
LODI is entirely cut off from railroad
communication.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-03-03

A Hindu woman in Amritsar has
just seen her fifth generation--the son
of her great grandson. She has UNI
dergone ceremony called Svarga So
panarchanam (rising to heaven by
means of a laddeD. After a two hours
service Of thanksgiving a heap of rice
was put before her on which was
placed a small ladder of gold. The
newborn child was then brought in
and placed in the lap of the woman
who then put her right foot on the
first rung OF the ladder, and there were
cheers all around, and flowers were
showered on her-Lahore Civil and
Military Gazette.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-03-03
Aberdeen MARRIAGE.

Aberdeen, S. D., Feb 2l.--Miss Mary
COMMIT of Keokuk, Ia, and John McNeary
of Ordway, state manager for tile North
western Land companies were married al
the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
this morning, Rev. Father Dermody Off.
citaing They Will live in Aberdeen.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-03-03
GREAT ANXIETY.
Strike Situation at Warsaw Is Grow
ina Worse

Warsaw. Feb 25.-The strikers are
resorting to violence. They have de-
stroyed the great switchboard station
outside the city and cut number of
telegraph wires.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-03-03
Iowa Man to Lead Maccabees

Aberdeen, S. D., Feb. 24-C. X. Haw
state commander for South Dakota for the
Knights OF the Maccabees, has been trans
ferred to Kansas City. Mr.. Waters OF
Keokuk, Ia, succeeding him here. In hon.
or of the departing and incoming state
commanders the local tent of the MacCa-
bees gave a reception and banquet.
Speeches were made eulogizing the depart-
ing commander and welcoming his sue.
cessor and feasting followed.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-03-03
BILL WAS STOLEN.
Consequently the Passage of an Anti
Race Betting Measure in Missouri;
Is NuiIified

Jefferson City, Mo-, Feb. 25.-The
original draft OF the Godfrey anti-pool
selling bill. substitute for which was
adopted Tuesday by the house. has dis
appeared from the office of the chief
clerk. AS the substitute is based on the
original bill, in the nature of an amend
lnent, the action OF the house in passing
the bill. which prohibits betting on
horse races in the state, becomes null
and leaves the breeders law just as It
now stands on the statute books.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-03-03
EmbezzIer Deep in Mire.

Mitchell S. D.. Feb. 24.--The furthe,
that State Supervisory Agent 7. j. Laugh
rem of the Singer Sewing Machine middle
here caused by the shortage of District
Manager j r. Franklin, investigates the
books and begins checking up, the worse
worse the thing appears.
While Mr.. Laughren is very reticent in
the matter. it Is certain that Franklin is
behind considerably more than $1,000, and
II may be twice that sum
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-03-03
FlLIPlNOS POPULAR.
Leg sIature to Prevent Them
Marryinu White Girls

indianapolis, Feb. Ex-senator Davis
Introduced a bill in the senate to1ay
to prevent whites marrying persons
having more than one eighth Filipino
blood. The bill grew out of a situa-
ton at Bloomington, where Filipino
students attending the state univer-
sity are flirting with white girls. The
parents of these girls are fearful of
marriages, and have requested the
passage of the bill.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-03-03
Collision Results Fatally.

Rio. Wis, Feb. pa head-on col,
lision between & Portage local passen-
ger train and a newspaper train on the
Chicago. Milwaukee and st. Paul &C.
Cured here today. Brakeman Roland
J. hickey was killed and several other
trainmen slightly injured.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-03-03
Interstate khora ssans.

Aberdeen, s. D., Feb. PA gathering
of the members of the Dramatic Order Of
Khorassan of North and South Dakota
were held in Aberdeen on Washing toms
birthday. AT least 100 out Of town Pyth-
ians were in attendance and large class
was initiated. The ceremonies were in
charge of the officers of Fab El-Wed TEN.
nle of Aherdecn
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-03-03
Paroled Officers Goinq Home

Newchwang. Feb. 2a.-Numbers u
paroleG Russian officers who took part
in the defense of Port Arthur. claim
ing they are on the way to their homes
in Siberia, have reached here from
Shanghai. and go hence to Sinmintin.
From the latter place they journey to
Mukden in carts, travelling at night SO
as to avoid Chinese bandits.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-03-03

Several years ago a company waa
formed in London which offered to all
women who for a certain time bought
half pound of tea at their stores a
pension of 10 shillings a week If they
lost their husbands. The list Of widows
gradually reached 10000. and the COM
pany had to suspend payment.