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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-17
RIVAL TO KELLEY CURE
Antitoxin Found to Possess Remark
able Remedial Properties.

LAKE LINDEN, M1CH.-A year or more ago
Hancock business man, who had d1phtheria
in his family and who had been given anti
toxin to ward off the disease, discovered that
in consequence Of the use of the diphtheria pre-
tentative an amazing cure had been wrought
he had lost all desire for alcoholic stmulants and
tobacco.
Now comes case OF history repeating itself.
There have been some fears account Of diph-
liberia at Houghton recently, and Houghton
business man was given an injection of anti
toxin to keep him immune from the malady. AS
a result of the treatment he has been cured of
the cigaret habit. The one of the most
inveterate smokers of cigarets at Houghton, but
since his antitoxin course, he no longer has a
desire for the weed in any form.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-17
GAS TEST SATISFACTORY
New System at Deadwood Has Large
Capacity ...-

DBADWO0D, S. D.-The first test of the new
system of the water gas plant belonging to the
Deadwood Gaslight and Fuel company was made
yesterday and proved most sa tisfactory This
plant has been installed at cost of about
$2O,O and is one Of the most complete and
modern systems in the west The gas is manu-
featured by the use of coke, oil, steam and COM
pressed ah and the system will generate
capacity Of $4,000 cubic feet -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-17
A RECORD ARREST
Rapid City Sheriff Catches Men
| -. Wanted at Pierre !

RAFID CITY. s. D-Deputy Sheriff swarth-
out looked up from q, telegram he was reading
asking for man named Chauncy johnson, Sc
question standing before him.. He telegraphed
at once to Pierre and Deputy Sheriff Kidder ar
rived from that city today to take johnson
back For the past three years the authorities
have been in search fog this man and he was
landed by happy chance. ~ r'>.-.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-17
HUBBARD AT SIOUX FALLS
New superintendent Of Missions Ar
rives from Brooklyn.

SIOUX FALLS, s. Drew W. II. Hubbard,
who next spring will assume the duties Of
superintendent of missions for the Baptist
church of South Dakota, has arrived here from
Brooklyn, N. Y, preliminary to taking up his
new work. In the spring he will succeed Rev.
T.. M. Shanafelt Of Huron, who win retire at
that time. The new superintendent has made a
favorable impression those who have met
him since his arrival at Sioux Falls. With the
object Of familiarizing himself with church con
ditions in South Dakota, he will fill local
charges and do special work between now and
the time of taking up the duties of state su-
perintendent Of missions next spring.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-17
MANY ATTEND REVIVAL l.
Successful Union Services Held at
washington Springs.

WASHINGTON SPRINGS, s. D.-Revival meet
ings are in progress in the NJ. E. church, con
Quoted by O.. e. Miller of Chicago, assisted by
the pastor, Rev. James Crowther. The church
reported 81 ~, r. ..+ - -
Nels Jensen, 1s years Of age, was arrested on
the charge Of .dfsorderly conduct and lodged in
the county Jail over night. AS there appeared to
be abundant proof that liquor had been sold
him at the neighboring town of Lane the father
OF the boy had the saloonkeeper prosecuted for
selling liquor to minor The sa1oonkeeper
waived examination and was bound over to ap-
pear at the circuit court l''T,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-17

BISMARCK N. D.-Wfliam Edwards, a
Burleigh county farmer, has been awarded. the
first prize in the corn-growing contest organ
lied by W. @. Gilbreath, commissioner Of
| agriculture J. P. Williamson of Lisbon took
second prize, while the third went to S. L.
Rian of Jamestown. - =. ~,E .@>-.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-17
IOWAN SHOT AND KILLED
Walter Stevens Meets Death In Hunt
ing Accident.

sIBLEY, AIoWA.-Walter Stevens, young
man. was accidentally shot while hunting near
Melvin and. dying Of his wound, was buried at
Ocheyedan. He was soon to have been married
to Miss Carrie Headman Of Watertown, s. D..
Exactly how the young man was shot is not
known. The charge which entered his body was
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-17
DYEING AND CLEANING

TWIN CITY DYE WORKS, THE LEADING
French dry cleaners for ladies' and gents
clothing and all household goods 816 Mic
ollet. . :.--- H. 4 -, -
NORTH STAR DYEING AND FRENCH DRY
cleaning works, 725 Hennepin av. Both phoneE.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-17
RANCIiMAN SHOOTS HIMSELF
Montana Man, Burdened with Domestic
Troubles. Commits Suicide.

e. HELENA, -MONT-Partfally paralyzed, prin-
cipal in divorce suit and engaged in another
suit against neighboring ranchman fof $40 900
alleging the alienation Of his wife.s affections
Edward Keaster, a well-known and wealthy
ranchman living in Highwood county, about
thirty miles east of Great Falls committed sui.
eide yesterday He shot himself in the head
with a pistol. Besides his wife, he is survived
by four children, the eldest 10 years of age :
Thunder and lightning, accompanied by biz
zard, ragged here yesterday afternoon in one of
in Montana. N II - -.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-17
MILLINERY AND DRESSMAK.
u. INC COLLEGES "a

-HE ST. PAUL SCHOOL OF MILLINERY AND
sdressmaking is the place ato. learn your trade.
During January millinery taught for $40. q "A
$50 course In dress cutting $780, 367 Wash
ington st. st. Paul. opposite .postoffice. -. u
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-17
SUPREME COURT DECISIONS

Three Rulings Handed Down by JUS
tice Haney at Pierre.
PIERRE. S. DIN the supreme court today,
opinions were handed down by Justice Haney
in the following cases: John f. Wilson vs..
Commercial Union Assurance association appel
liant, Mcpherson, affirmed; Emery f. Sodson VS..
Charles L. Croker. Minnehaha, affirmed; Mary
A. Stafford Henry Lavinger ct al. Bon
homme, affirmed
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-17
DETECTIVE BUREAUS.

HoY's DETECTIVE BUREAU, SUITE 514-515
Phoenix building: 20 years continued expert
ence in Minneapolis; legitimate business
solicited: reasonable rates; best Of references.
Both phones. r. ..,..- 49,,
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PATENT ATTORNEYS

PAIENT ATTORNEYS
INVENTORS, ATTENTIoN-PATENT IN ALL
countries promptly obtained, sold, leased, man.
ufactured; models made; 25 years established;
Address Patent Market, st. Paul, MINI.
WILLIAMSON g. MERCHANT, PATENT LAW
yers and solicitors; main office, 925-933 Guar
anty building, Minneapolis, Mimi; So McGill
building, Washington D. c. -. b..nr.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-17

JAMESTOWN, N. D.-The date Of the sale of
Stutsman county school and institution lands
has been set for March o.; The list of land
to be sold is long one, comprising 800 parcels.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-17
FURRIERs

FUR REMcDEL1NG, REPAIRING AND RE-
dyeing, month at summer prices. D.
\ Morris Fur Co., 70 10th st s. Main 3454.
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PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPLIES

KODAK FILM DEVELOPING AND FINISH
ing done expertly; Photographic materials. our
business; established twenty years. O.. II.
Peck Co.. 112 9Th st 8. %,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-17
ATTORNEYS

THE ETsTER-Ro0HEsTER CO.,
S10-S11 Lumber Exchange, Minneapolis: Best
equipped collection department In northwest.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-17
DETECTIVE; AGENCIES =

IcNULTY DETECTIVE AGENCY-PRoMPT
service, unequaled facilities, reasonable rates.
References, police headquarters. go Kasota
block. N. W. phone. Us 49, ~
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-17
MACHINERY

IRON WORKING AND WOOD WORKING MA.
chinery; large stock of secondhand and new.
Northern Machinery Co.. 217 Sd st 8. Mpls
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-17
INSTRUCTION

ATTEND THE SCHOOL WHICH STANDS FOR
the highest and best in business education
Rasmussen Business School. Globe building,
st Paul. -L.-..'. ~
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-17
ANNOUNCEMENTS

CUT RATES ON HOUSEHOLD GOODS TO CHI,
cago Denver, Spokane, Pacific coast terminals
and tributary points. Best of service and
lowest possible rates. Write call on the
Boyd Transfer & Storage Co.. 40 Sd st.
THE NEW STORE FLOATING DEPARTMENT.
has moved to 101 Hennepin av. corner It'll st
Monday. as the Morton Pleating Co.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-17
MINING INVESTMENTS

WRITE CONCERNING MINING STOCKS; IN
formation free: 81 years. experience; stocks
exchanged. W. P. Mcdonald. >302 Andrus. Mpls.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-17
PROFESSIONAL.

sTFERFIToTs HAIR, MoIEs, ETC, PERMA.
nently removed by electricity. Miss HOLSTER,
77-7S Syndicate Black. Pioneer stand Of the
northwest. Exclusive specialist. -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-17
PIANOS AND ORGANS
WOOD AND COAL

COAL GOING UP-ADvANcE IN HOOKING ESQ
per ton. The Market Fuel Co, 1os Sd st s;
delivery Of COAL coke, wood, edgings :nd dry
sawdust Give us trial. T. G. 1872
SOUND MIXED CoRDWooD. SAWED. s6.75;
oak dry, 81; best grades of coal. E. A. Field
Fuel Co.. $40 Hennepin Both phones.
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AGENTS WANTED

AGENTS CAN MAKE BIG MONEY SELLING
our goods For particulars call between 10
and IL am, 304 Boston block.
AGENTS WANTED 10 SELL GOOD ARTT-
Giles; no experience needed Call ia WASH
ington sy s, room Is.
AGENTS wANTED-Two GOOD SELLERS;
big commissions. Address 1892, Journal.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-17
STEAMSHIPS

CUNARD LINE TO EUROPE; OLDEST LINE
crossing Atlantic, Boston, New York to
Queenstown, Liverpool; New York to Gibral-
tar, Genoa, Naples, Adriatic. Company's
office, 304 I'd s, Minneapolis. E. Car
ley, manager northwestern department.
EUROPEAN TRAVEL.
Lowest rates to Europe: large up-to-dats
twin sc. steamers: excellent accommoda-
lions, unsurpassed table; new Atlantic service,
Canadian Pacific railway. Northwestern Pas
senger office, 10 I'd st s. Minneapolis.
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Female.

RATE UNDER THIS CLASSIFICATION, 40 A
word; no ad less than 1Oc daily; 20 words or
less one week Goo. g- p.
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HELP WANTED-MALE

III as sts ~ Ss4 f
WE WANT Ar ONCE 4
Male stenographer for North Dakota, 500.
stenographer for city, $50.
FiEstssasss beck s75. "a
First.class dry goods clerk, North Dn-
kota, $40.
Experienced lumber bill clerk, $40.
Many other good paying positions all over
the west. Write for our booklet.
s. A. Morawetz a. Co.,
Now Located at 800, Kasota Building.
, 9 90 o 90 % o. o o
DO NOT SgAMMER. Q
We cure .stuttering, stammering and Q
Other forms or defective speech in Tour to o
, six weeks. Moderate terms. Call or write q
today ID IS, s 81 IA ~ Z. gsfs- ss5 Q
! northwestern School for stammerers, q
} l222 Hennepin Az. Minneapolis, Mimi. Q
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-17

AUTOMOBILES & BICYCLES
>~~~~.rcNo~ ~~osSocS>~~.c~So~oso-
1905 RAMBLER. SIDE ENTRANCE, Is H. p,
$780,
1904 Rambler, rear entrance, 16 a. P. $3.50.
1903 Rambler, seat, II. p, S2I5.
1905 Glide. with tonneau. n. P, $3.50.
1904 Premier, with tonneau. 16 H. f. 500.
1904 Brennan, with tonneau, Is III. F., 1919.
1905 Holsman, new. 10 H. F., $500.
~@19O5 Eldred.e. 10 H p. $500.
Fawkes Auto Co..
l11-113 9th st s. ,.
Distributors of Rambler. National and
Marion cars.
1905 WHITE, WITH TOP, GAS LAMPS, OVER
hauled and repainted, fine shape, $1,000.
1904 White, top, gas lamps. $1,000
s 1903 Packard, overhauled, two new tiresS $500.
1905 Rambler, nearly new. with lamps $3.50.
1905 Rambler great bargain, $3.50.
1905 new Northern runabout, $3.50
1904 Pierce electric, big snap, $3.50.
Imperial air cooled. 16 H. p. $475.~
HAYNES Auto Co.. 220 9Th st s.
WANTED-Ac1so4 OR 1905 MODEL oLDsMo.
bile must he in good condition and cheap. for
cash. Address 1922. Journal.
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THE U. s. MARINE CORPS,
unmarried men between the ages OF II, and 80,
habits. citizens Of the United States, or who
have legally declared their intention to become
such; must speak, read and write English;
parts Of the world, on land in our island pos
sessions and at navy, yards in the United
States. Recruits desiring service in the Phil
Apply at l67 Sd st, st. Paul, or 80 Wash
ington ay y, Minneapolis -
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-09-07
DADS MEET
Allow Bills. Hear Re-
ports and Introduce
Ordinance.

The city council met Tuesday
evening with Mayor Emrick
and Alderman Overpeck,
Dodge, Poznansky, Boyd,
Thomson and Feigel present.
After the monthly bills had
been allowed and the report of
the chief of police read, a war;
rant was ordered drawn for
Jacob Morris, city treasurer for
the sum of $50 which he had
advanced to Tschirgl, the sew
erage engineer.
The city auditor was in
structed on motion to adver-
tise for bids for the construc-
ton of sewerage system, after
which an ordinance was intro
duced and passed it's first read
ing, to establish a fund to be
known as the Park bonds sink
ing fund.
The fire committee reported on
the location Of hose houses.
After the annual appropriation
ordinance had passed it's first
reading the council adjourned
until Wednesday evening Sept.
10
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-09-07

Pile who attended the picnic
seemed to be content to remain
in the shade of the trees at the
park. Dancing, which was free,
was indslged in by hundreds at
the pavilion.
Trains at intervais through
out, the day brought visitors
from every direction. The Stur-
gis aerie brought l80 people up
on the regular passenger. 1t
was estimated that at least 2OOO
Eagles and their friends spent
the day at Whitewood. It was
a most enjoyable outing, and
the Eagles have every reason to
be proud Of the successful man
ner in which the affair was con-
Quoted. Three special trains
brought the upper Hills people
home, arriving all the way from
8 to IL o'clock in the even
ing.-Lead Register.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-09-07
5T[h5[AhD CAUGHT
PRESIDENT OF CHICAdOBANk
TRACED TO AFRICA.
MAKES CONFESSION Of GUILT
Fast Living and the rasnes Cause
His Fall from Grace-1m-
plicates Cashier.
MAKES CONFESSION Of GUILT

Information was received in
Chicago on Sept. 3, that Paul
0. Stensland, president and
manager Of the Milwaukee
Avenue State bank which closed
it's doors on Aug. 6, had been
captured after a long chase at
Tangiers, Morocco.
1t has come to light that
Stensland had been leading an
exceedingly fast life and his
women friends were numerous.
He spent the money entrusted
to his care in debauchery of all
kind but especially upon
his women friends. Aftes the
failure of the bank and the es-
cape Of it's president an un-
known woman came forth with
strong insinuations as to the
direction of Stenslands flight.
Immediately a representative Of
the Tribune and Assistant State
Attorney Olsen followed the
direction which the woman
pointed out and traced Stems
land to Africa.
The report Of his capture was
received with great excitement
A long line Of depositors was
in front of the bank waiting for
their money when the an
nouncement was made that
Stensland was captured. The
news was greeted with cheers,
groans and threats.
At the time Of the failure the
deposits aggregated 81, 100, 200.
More than 100000 families had
money deposited.
A dispatch dated Sept. T.,
says that Stensland has confess
ed that he was partially but not
entirely at fault. He throws the
blame upon Cashier Herring and
denies the reports that he spent
the money upon women. He
had premeditated suicide but
finally flight won over death.
Stensland will be brought
lback to Chicago for trial.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-09-07

are looked upon as an unneces-T
sary hardship. American sol
diers are thinking men, and
reason to the effect that while
any hardship that is necessary
will be endured, those not.neces-
sary will be evaded. It is be-
lieved that the infantry soldier
on re-enlistment will be found
in the coast artillery. Fam Of
the opinion that camps of in.
struction as now conducted are
too long in duration. Three
weeks in camp should be suffi-
cient. Marches should be less
than 100 miles. Anything be-
yond this is unnecessary, and
is disapproved by the majority
of officers and men whom [ have
interviewed on the subject"
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-09-07
KILLED BY A HORSE
Charles Ham Killed by a
Vicious Horse.

A sad and fatal accident oc-
Cured Wednesday morning at
the Ham ranch near Piedmont.
Carl Ham, a youth of some six
teen years was thrown from q
horse and dieda few hours later
from concussion.;of the brain.
Wednesday morning Carl
was making preparations to
drive some cattle down to his
uncle's ranch. The horse he
chose for the journey was not
thoroughly broken and no
sooner had the cattle been got
ten out of the corral than the
horse became manageable.
Carl's mother was outside the
house waiting to wave a last
goodbye to her beloved boy,
when the fatal scene was enact
ed. Rearing up on his hind
legs the horse slipped and fell
over backward with the boy.
The poor mother transixed with
terror felt her blood freeze ras
she saw her boy dashed to the
ground beneath the struggling
horse. The boy was picked up
and carried into the house in an
unconscious state.
Before q doctor from Rapid
City could reach the home the
unfortunate lad had passed
away.
A father, mother, four broth
ers and a sister survive to mourn
his death.
The blow is indeed a cruel
one to the bereaved ones. Cut
off in the very flower Of his
youth with all the brilliant
prospects Of manhood before
him-one cannot but feel the
pathos Of the most untimely
death.
The funeral services will be
held at the Presbyterian church
in this city this afternoon.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-09-07
PROTEST AGAINST L0hd MARCH.
DISGUST OF OFFICERS AND MEN
IS VOICED BY GENERAL
i. McCASkEY
From the World.Hera!d.

From the World Herald.
Washington, d. c., Sept. s.
Long marches in the infantry
branch Of the army as provided
for in recent orders pertaining
to annual camps of instruction
are disapproved by Bmgadier
General McCaskey, command
ing the southwestern division,
in his annual report to the de-
partment. The recent orders,
he says, will have a decided and
disastrous effect upon re-enlist-
ments. General McCaskey
says: "The practice march as
now ordered, and the prospect
OF a repetition of this summers
long encampments andthe ex-
tended marches incident thereto.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-09-07

Mrs. Erma Tholson, of Elm
Springs will spend the winter
with Mrs. f. M. Severns.
Abe Boland returned to Key
stone Wednesday after attend
ing the county commissioners
meeting.
Mrs. Warren Hurlbut, of
Mystic was in town the first Of
the week,
A, K. Gardner, our we'll
known attorney who has been
Ill at Denver for some time is
reported to be improving rapid
ly.
Attorney Bangs has returned
from his vacation trip in the
east.
Miss Margaret Keliher left
Wednesday evening for Omaha
where she will visit for a time
with Miss Agnes Whalen. From
Omaha she will 60 to New York
where she will attend Vassar
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-09-07
EAGLES OUTING.
w.
Annual Picnic at White.
wood, Monday, a
Winner.

10 the Eagles Of the Black
Hills, comprising tho aeries Of
Lead, Deadwood and ,Sturgis,
should be given the credit for
one of the finest, if not the
finest outing Of the season,
which occurred. Monday at
Whitewood. The first train
left Deadwood about 8 o'clock,
and consisted of six coaches.
This was thought to be the
largest train but all calculations
were upset, and the train leav-
ing Deadwood at IL O'Clock
consisted Of eight coaches and
each one was filled to overflow
ing. A total of 508 persons
were taken out on this train.
Something like 400 people
journeyed to the valley city
from Lead and, taking into
consideration the fact that the
mines were working, this was
certainly a good representation.
The day as far as weather
was concerned, could not have
been excelled. 1t was warm
and pleasant, and even in the
sun was not uncomfortable.
Arriving at Whitewood a par
ade was formed, headed by the
X. Of P. band Of this city, and
the march to the park was taken
up. mere the picnickers has
tened to select a shady spot in
which to spread their lunches,
and in a short time almost
every available foot OF space
was utilized. The grove is an
ideal place in which to hold a
picnic, and the arrangements
were perfect. After dinner the
sports we're announced and
many left the shade to witness
the events down town. They
consisted Of shooting match,
with all the best marksmen of
the Northern Hills as partici-
pants; foot races, a pony race
and a bucking broncho exhibi-
ton. Several of the "bronks'
did their best to unseat their
riders, and a very pretty exhi-
bition Of horsemanship resulted.
A baseball game was played
between a picked up nine and
the Deadwood aggregation, re-
sulting in favor Of Deadwood
by a score of 10 to 5. The
greater percentage of the peo-
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-09-07

The one stumbling block to
Rapid City's great and glorious
future is being gradually swept
aside and she will soon assume
the position and Importance to
which her splendid location in
the heart of this wonderfully
rich country entities her. The
grand race which is now on be-
tween two great railroads is rap
idly drawing to a close, and be-
fore many moons we predict
the arrival of The great Pierre,
Rapid City & Northwestern
railroad at it's goal IN Rapid
City.
Our one drawback has been
the lack Of railroad facilities.
Our only road has been the
Chicago & Northwestern to
Omaha and the east. The bane
Of all single line towns is the
discriminating freight rates in
favor Of those that have COM
peting lines. But new condi-
ton confronts us. With two ad
ditional roads our city will have
railroad facilities superior to
many Of the largest cities in the
west. Rapid City as distrib-
uting point for all this territory
has a world Of meaning for the
manufacturer, the distributor
and the merchant.
Since the inauguration Of the
gigantic work Of crossing the
vast prairies Of South Dakota
no topic has been more widely
discussed; no undertaking so
eagerly watched. In Rapid
City especially there has been
a feeling Of anxious anticipa-
ton for the time when the Gate
City of the Hills would be linked
in closer union with the great
cities of the middle west.
The Pierre, Rapid City 4
Northwestern railroad has been
making rapid strides toward the
completion Of the work. Be
ginning at both ends OF the
line, two large crews have worked
simultaneously toward a meet
ing point between Pierre and
Rapid City.
It was the privilege Of the
writer to traverse this section
Of the work during the earlier