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The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-06-22
BLACK is GRAND CHANCELLOR.
Sioux Falls Man Elected to High Po-
sitin., in x . Ondar


Aberdeen. S. d.. June 1.-THE seven
of South Dakota, knights of Pythias,
closed Saturday with banquet and ball
in the evening and an address by Former
Governor Herreid on "Pythian Facts and
Fancies."
At the last session Friday the following
officers were elected: Grand chancellor,
j. H. ]. Black, Sioux Falls; grand vice
chancellor, George Warner, Lead; grand
keeper of records and seal, w. A. Rob-
erts, Huron: grand master Of exchequer,
c. A. Fountain, Clark; grand prelatc,
Thomas LaIFleische Belle Fourche;
grand master at arms, D. T. Walker, Wa
tertown; grand inner guard, H. F. Bright,
Watertown: grand outer guard, A. L.
Chase, Geddes.
BY unanimous vote of the grand lodge
Aberdeen was chosen as the next meeting
place.
One OF the important actions Of the
grand lodge was the establishment of a
new lodge to be known as State Lodge No.
l. Its objecs Is to provide a lodge for
members of lodges which have become de-
funct The new lodge will have no local
habitat.on, but knights from any dcfunct
lodge In the state NAV enroll III It's mem
bcrship and it will ie represented at the
grand lodge the same as other subordinat e
lodges.
The parade Friday afternoon was an
unqualified success and was witnessed by
thousands OF Aberdeen citizens. Many
unique features were given III the parade,
among which was Il huge rake on wheels
inside Of which was dummy. The rake
was labeled the d. o. X. *. muck rake
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-06-22
ATTEMPTED LYNCH|NG
ON so, DAKOTA PLAINS
Joseph Langner Escapes After
Rope Had Been Placed
Around His Neck.
HAD BEATEN HIS WIFE
Infatuated Ranchers Champion Cause
of III Treated Spouse, and Former
Resident Of Yankton Has
Close Call.

Meers, S. D., June 13.--Surrounded
by mob of thirty Infatuated ranch
ers, with rope tied around his neck
with the end thrown over the limb OF
a dead tree on the banks Of the Bad
river, alternately pleading for his life
and promising to do anything the mob
might require, Joseph Langner OF
Yankton, S. D., came as near being
lynched and yet escape with his life
as a man ever came and escaped.
Meers is on the old Deadwood trail,
about twenty-five miles out from
Pierre Langner has a homestead a
few miles west of the little wayside
town, and he was proceeding to his
claim with his family and household
effects. Mrs. Langner a frail young
woman, barefooted and scantily
clothed, being forced to drive the stock.
When Meers was reached the woman
tainted and being carried into the road
house she was discovered to be in a
delicate condition and to have received
some severe bruises at the hands Of
her husband, she averring that her
husband had beaten her with board.
"If She Is Dead, All Right"
Langner showed little concern in
his wife or her condition and an
nounced his intention to push on to
his claim, stating that he would re-
turn the next day and take his wife
to the future home, We're she still liv-
ing, And" said he "if she is dead, all
right"
His actions aroused the ranchmen
and the word was passed around and
in a short time mob of thirty had
congregated and would have hung him
higher than Hannah" had the man
not promised to return to Fort Pierre
and procure medical attendance for his
wife. Upon his promising to return
he was allowed his liberty and at noon
the next day q doctor arrived, but
Langner has not put in q reappear-
ance.
The Pierre physician snys that Mrs.
Langner will live.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-06-22
WOMEN BATTLE HOURS
WITH SNAKE IN YARD
Five.Foot Reptile Coils Around One OF
Them, and Sister Comes to Res
cue With Hatchet,

Pittsburg, Pa.-Mrs. Josephine Smith
went out in the yard to feed the chickens
and was attacked by a giant blacksnake
over five feet long. 1t coiled about her
arm and then threw coil about her neck
She was so badly frightened she did not
scream for help but fought to release her
self. She tramp.ed on little chicken and
its plainly pecping brought her sister,
Mrs. Jacob Brenneman to the door. Mrs.
Brenneman saw Mrs. Smith on her knees
in the yard. her face livid and a great
snake cooled about her neck.
Although Mrs. Brenneman has horror
of snakes she rushed to her sisters as
sistance and the two women struggled
with the monster. They insist the fight
lasted two hours Time and again the
snake coiled about one or the other of the
women but they managed to break it's
folds. Mrs. Brenneman at last got a
Ratchet and killed the snake. She then
helped her sister to the house. admins
tered restoratives to her and tainted.
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and he could not understand the Ian

and he could not understand the Ian
guage.
Erickson stated that the girl seemed
to be willing enough in her work, but
could never please her employer, who
was always complaining about her
giving her frequent beatings, notwith-
standing the piteous pleas for clemency
made by the poor girl from the coun-
try.
Body Mass of Bruises.
E'rs Olney of Sioux Falls and Scho-
field of ParkstOn occupied most of the
time of the court at the hearing yes
terday afternoon. They We're among
the physicians who had made post
mortem examinations Their testi-
mony showed that there were lacera-
tons of the scalp to the membrane Of
the brain and three others on the back
| of the head. The wounds We're stated
to have been ragged, apparently made
by some blunt instrument. The wounds
semed rather fresh ones at the time OF
death.
There also was slight wound on the
girls chin. On each shoulder was a
wound through the skin, each wound
being over two inches long. These
wounds. according to the testimony,
were made prior to the wounds on the
| clear cut, as though made by knife
At each elbow were two smaller
wounds. The skin on the left HAND
was loosened and one finger was un.
jointed, with the bone protruding.
Flesh Had Fallen Of.
The left knee was red and greatly
swollen, and a great portion Of the skin
had separated from part of the legs
and feet. The flesh below showed no
noted. There were blisters on the
loins, such as would be produced by
acid or blister plaster. The men,
brane VI the brain bore evidence Of in
jury before death. There was a blood
clot on the brain, which apparently had
The center of the clOt was directly I'M
der one Of the wounds on the head.
There was no fracture of the skull
In the opinion of the physicians the
aggregation Of physical injuries might
have produced death.
Kaufman in Court.
Nose Kaufman and his wife are in
court at all sessions of the inquiry
though the latter does not seem to take
any especial interest in the proceedings
does not seem 10 realize the terrible
Importance of the testimony that is
being given against her, testimony that
may result in her being incarcerated in
states prison. If indeed a heavier sem
tence is not imposed.
Mr.. Kaufman appears to be under
heavy strain and looks as though he
were just recovering from a long and
serious illness. He fully realizes the
serious charge that is laid against him
and his wife.
To Offer No Defense.
The kauffman's are represented by
Judge Frank r.. Aiken, the celebrated
divorce lawyer. They will introduce no
testimony.
The states case is being prosecuted
by States Attorney Orr, of Minnehaha
county, States Attorney Wynn, of
Hutchinson county, and Joe Kirby, of
this city.
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SOIL is AMPLY MOIST.
Conditions in Dakota Favorable, Not
AaIi4hs&axelinr | ack Ra;x.

Conditions in Dakota Favorable, Not
withstandinq Lack of Rain.
Huron, S. D., June 13.-Even though
there has been cut little rain in the state
the last week. the crop conditions are re-
ported as being in good shape. The week
ly crop bulletin, issued by the depart
ment's bureau in this city, gives the fol-
lowing summary for the week:
The weather during the week was most
ly fair, and In the middle and lower Mis-
souri, river counties there was practically
no rain. In some of the northeastern
counties there was a moderate amount of
rainfall on Monday, the 4th, and scattered
but generally light showers occurred on
Wednesday. The soil is amply moist, how.
ever, and in some of the extreme northern
counties east of the Missouri river some
low land continues very wet There was
less than the usual amount of sunshine
and on Wednesday and Thursday high
southerly to westerly winds prevailed,
especially over the northern districts.
The fore part of the week was favorably
warm, but a portion of the latter part
was rathar cool for the time in the season
more particularly at night. Tuesday
Wednesday and Thursday We're generally
maximum temperature ranged from &c tt
sc degrees, and the temperature on Sunday
was favorable.
Aside from the high winds, and the toe
wet condition Of low land in some northern
counties, the weather was favorable for
outdoor work, and, on the whole, fairly
favorable growing weather prevailed.
though the high wind was rather unfavor.
able.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-06-22
FIRE JUMPING A MARRIAGE
Government in Hawaii Trying to Prove
Itconstitutes Wedding Ger
emony in China.

Honolulu, Hawaii June 13.-The i'm
place was called as an expert witness
In the United States court regarding
marriage and other customs affecting
the relations of men and women in
China.
Dali Fook Tai is charged with bigany,
and the government is trying to prove
that when the woman jumped over a
fire and pulled some eggs out of a
bowl OF water with chopsticks in Au-
gust, 1898, she contracted q marriage
with countryman, and when she sub
se1ue-tly took another husband she
committed bigamy.
The Chinese consul general said Chi
nese marriage customs differed in var
ious provinces and he did not know
whether the egg and jumping over the
fire ceremonies made a woman a wife
IN the province of Haka.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-06-22
SUCCESSFUL CONVENTION.
Loucks, of Aberdeen, Elected President
of Association for Advancement.


Sioux Falls, S. D., June 13.-The follow
Ing officers were elected for the ensuing
year at business session of the members
of the South Dakota Association for Adj
vancement deaf mutes), which has been
holding its annual convention in Sioux
Falls during the past two or three days:
President, Charles Loucks Aberdeen;
vice presidents, Clara Peck, Plankinton,
and Ed. P. Olson, Wakonda; secretary,
Miss Marion E. Finch, Aberdeen: treas
urer, John Griftiths. Sioux Falls.
One of the sessions was devoted to story
telling. Each Of those present was called
upon to tell a story or relate some personal
experience. Judges had been appointed to
award prizes to those who told the best
the funniest and the most original story.
The convention, which was one of the
most unique ever held in South Dakota
was successful from start to finish. The
attendance Yves all that could be desired
and an interesting program was presented
Among the prominent deaf mutes who
were present was Rev. Philip ]. Hasentab.
OF Chicago.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-06-22

John Underwood, who died at Whit
tlesea, England, in 1873. left some odd
instructions for his burial. His fortune
of 10000 went to his sister, provided
that no bell was tolled at his grave, no
relative followed his coffin. and various
other arrangements were carried out
Six men only were invited, and re-
quested not to come in BLACK" who re-
ceived ~ guineas each for their SER
vices. Service over an arch was raised
over the green painted coffin, with
Non Omnis Mortar, 1885," inscribed on
white marble
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-06-22
THE socialists, TICKET.

Sioux Falls. S. D., June 1.-THE socialist
state convention, in session here. nomn-
ated the following ticket:
Congressman-James Kerwan, Law
renee county: Henry A. Berge, Brook
ings.
renee
Lieutenant Governor-Martin Egge,
Beadle.
Secretary of state-w. A. Williams. Min
nchaha.
Railroad Commissioner-Thom E.
Lnnn. Charles Mix county
State Treasurer. NJ. Burnside Hyde
Superintendent of Public Instruction
e. Francis Atwood. Brown.
Commissioner Of Schools and Public
Lands-Carl Q. Lohre, Roberts.
r,1 attorney Generals. H. Cranmer,
State Auditor-Dr. F. f. Townsend,
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-06-22

made to secure an exhibition In London
of the pictures of Richard Dad, who,
according to DR.. Savage, eminent brain
specialist. would have been one Of the
greatest painters of the century had he
not crossed the border line between
genius and insanity. Dad. on returning
from the east, committed a terrible
murder, but escaped until he was taken
while trying to murder q fellow passen-
ger. In carriage. He was sent to an
asylum and while there decorated the
walls with some beautiful but wildly
fantastic paintings,
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-06-22
NOVEL picnic FEATURE.

Deadwood, S. D., June 12.-The So
ciety of Black Hills Pioneers promises
to offer novel feature at its annual
picnic this year. For several years it
has been the custom Of the society to
offer novelty in its parade and this
year the plan is to introduce an old
time friegh train drawn by oxen and
driven by bullwhackers. AS these trains
shave not been seen In the Black Hills
for many years this will prove very
unusual sight to the majority Of people.
1t is also planned to have the provis-
ions and other paraphernalia taken to
and from the grounds by number
of burrows to be used as pack animals.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-06-22
HomEsTEADERs VS.. RANcHERs.
Settlers About to Institute Fight
AGAINST Ranchers for Trespass.

Yankton. S. D.. June IA. D. Walk
er, of Lyman county is In the city con-
sulting attorneys as to the best way
of fighting the large stock raisers Of
his county, whose trespassing on the
farms Of homesteaders with their large
herds has reached such Il pass that the
homesteaders have organized and have
sent Mr.. Walker down to secure the
best legal advice available in the mat
ter. 1t will probably mean the last
stand of the ranchmen against the ac-
tual settler and the latter will win out,
but it may mean some interesting legal
battles first
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-06-22
A CLEVER FORGERY.
8rookines Bank victimized in the Sum
of $3.50,

Brookings. s. D., June ia smooth
forger succeeded in victimizing a
Brookings bank to the amount of $3.50
and has now Disappeared.
The forger appeared in Sioux Falls
q few days ago and had cashed at a
local bank a certified check for the
amount stated. After the check had
gone through the regular course it was
returned back to the local bank, from
which it was supposed to have been is
sued, when the discovery was made
that it was clever forgery
The loss will be borne by the Brook
ings. bank unless the forger can be APP
pretended and the defrauded bank can
force him to make settlement. The
authorities are quite hopeful that they
will be able to capture the swindler
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WILL "BusT" A BRoNcHo.
Girl Will Give Interesting Exhibition a,
Celebration at Presho.

Presho, S. D., June 13.-The people OF
Lyman county will quite generally cele-
brate the Fourth here, and there is no
doubt that thousands of people will be
present to participate in the celebration,
which will be the greatest affair of the
kind in the history OF the vast region ly-
ing between the Missouri river and the
Black Hills.
~ novel feature has been provided for
the celebration. Miss Maymc Boyd, a lady
broncho buster, who for years Travelled
with Buffalo Bills Wild West show, is
now resident of this vicinity and has
consented to give exhibitions of her skill
In horsewomanship.
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VICE CHAIRMAN IN HILLS,

Sioux Falls, S. d.. June 13.-It is off,
sially announced by w. c. Cook, who a
few days ago was elected chairman of
The republican state central committee,
that he has appointed r. E. Grimshaw,
Of Deadwood. to the position of vice
chairman Of the state committee for the
Black Hills. The new vice chairman
being brother Of United States Mar
shat Grimshaw, of Minnesota He was
appointed in accordance with a resolu1
lion adopted by the state committee at
The time Mr. Cook was elected chairl
man, the resolution empowering HIM
70 appoint a vice chairman for the
Black Hills.
The new vice chairman is a we'll
known mining man Of the Black Hills.
He was one Of the pioneer settlers of
that part of the state, and for many
years has been prominent in political
affairs in the Black Hills. He will make
an efficient assistant to Chairman Good
and will look after the interests Of the
republican congressional and state
ticket in the Black Hills during the
approaching campaign
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-06-22
DROWNED IN THE BIG MUDDY.

Pukwana, S. u. June lit is be-
lieved the body OF the man found In
the Missouri river rear the mouth Of
Snake creek is that of A. Reckdahl. a
farmer whose home was near the Mis-
souri, river. They ran out Of bait, and
while looking along in search of some
one of them discovered what appeared
to be dead animal floating in the
river. An investigation disclosed that
the object was the remains Of a man.
and the body was taken to shore,
The dead man was about so years OF
age and weighed about $50 pounds.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-06-22
JUDGE COLMAN DEAD.
Esteemed Citizen of Deadwood Passes
A~av

Deadwood, S. D., June fudge Nathan
Colman, the Jewish Rabbi of this city and
one of Deadwoods most highly esteemed
residents died at his home in this city
after long illness. He was born in Ger
many in 1850 and came to this country
when mere boy. He lived for time in
Denver, but settled in this city in IT. He
has been justice of the peace since rs
and is an honored member Of the Modern
Woodmen. He leaves wife and three
children. The funeral services will be
conducted by I. Shane of Lead according
to the rites Of the Jewish church.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-06-22
"coNouERlNe HERo'coMEs."
That's What the Band Played When
Mr.. Crawford Reached Home.

Huron, S. D., June 13.-No such DEM
onstration was ever accorded citizen
of Huron on his home coming as was
given Hon. Coe I. Crawford, republican
nominee for governor, on his arrival
here.
A vast multitude gathered at the Chi
cago and Northwestern depot, and as
the train from the south pulled up to
the platform the band played and the
crowds cheered themselves hoarse. The
committee placed Mr.. Crawford In al
open carriage, handsomely decorated
and drawn by four coal black horses.
and headed by band the procession
riage with Mr.. Crawford were Colonel
Parker, the nominee for congressman
from the Black Hills, Rev. Father Des-
mond, of st. Patricks church, DIR. C, B.
Afford, one of the pioneer republicans
of this part Of the state, and Hon. ]:
w. Campbell, member Of the state
board of agriculture. The procession
and as it marched up the avenue which
was lined on both sides with cheering
throngs of people, presented an inter-
esting sight.
On the corner of Dakota avenue and
Third street Mr.. Crawford and his es-
corts entered the band stand and for
several minutes the crowd shouted and
,heered and the band played The Con-
Quering Hero Comes"
DR.. Afford was master Of ceremonies;
Ind after brief speech introduced Mr.!
Crawford, who spoke earnestly for
Few moments; then Colonel Parker fol4
owed and gave the crowd a happy
talk. Father Desmond was called and
IN response gave one Of his character.
stically witty and interesting ad.
dresses. The crowd then dispersed
amid cheers shouts and music. 1t was
great demonstration, participated in
oy all the classes and by men of all DO.
litical faiths
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-06-22
OLD SETTLERS, PICNIC

Bridgewater S. D., June 1.-THE annual
old settlers picnic for this (McCool1)
county, will be held at Towards grove
tomorrow. Joshua Watson will act as
president of the day. A feature of the
occasion will be addresses by Hon. o. L.
Branson of Mitchell and Judge G. E. Todd
Of this city, following which sports of var
tous kinds will be INDUCED in.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-06-22
SOUTH DAKOTA
Some ancient remains of considerable

Some ancient remains of considerable
archaeological interest have been
brought to light in the outskirts of
Soleure. They consist in a number of
tonbs in an alluvial soil, lined with tufa
and covered by slabs of granite. In one
of them containing the remains of. an
stones. one a little raised above the 9TH
er, the face turned toward the noun
tain. and the arms and legs a little
bent as though in the posture of sleep.
The tombs are believed to be part of Il
large Burgundian cemetery established
In the first era of Christianity.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-06-22
OLD sET1LERs, pIcNIc

Bridgewater, S. D., June 11-Between
three and four thousand people attended
the Old Settlers picnic for this (IcCooli)
county, held at Towards grove Saturday
The principal speakers for the occasion
were Judge G. Z. Todd of this city, Pro-
fessor w. A. Schmidt of Canistota, and
Hon. o. L. Branson of Mitchell. Hon
Joshua Watson was reelected president
OF the association and Prof. NJ. A. LANCE,
secretary.
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BURNED BY LIVE WIRE.
Lineman at Yankton Has Marrow Es-
cape from Death.

Horst. a telephone ineman, is around
town with two mutilated hands and a
badly cut face, the result of tampering
with live wire. AT the Pierce hotel
is an electric clock, and the wires got
crossed with the telephone. In attempt
ing to untangle things Horst got caught
by both hands on the live Wire. which
held him until his hands were burned to
the bone, when he was released and
fell to the floor, some eighteen feet
wherehe received fresh injuries through
his head coming in contact with the
cement floor. He is recovering nicely
but will have badly SCARED hands
Horst is thankful, however, as it cannot
be explained satisfactorily why he was
not killed
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-06-22

There is always bountiful supply of
Scotch whisky provided for the British
house of commons. There are 670 MEM
bers, and the huge vat which holds
their whisky contains 500 gallons, spe-
cially distilled for them. The contents
of the vat are never permitted to fall
below certain level. 1t Is refilled two
or three times during every parliament
ary session,
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-06-22
wANTED-A FOOL KILLER.
Joke: Nearly Causes Mans Death and
Destruction of Valuable Property.

town needs fool killer. After tarring
the roof of the Granite block, a six
story office building, today, Will Lon
derbach entered the basement and was
washing his hands in gasoline when
the janitor came along and. with the
brilliant remark that he would fire
him." threw lighted match into the
basin. In an instant Londerbach was
covered with the flames and only
prompt action by the elevator boy and
janitor prevented n bad fire. Mr.. Lon.
derbach's burns We're dressed by q
surgeon.