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The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-03-23
LUDLOW A CANDIDATE.
Sioux Falls Veteran Wants to Lead
State G, A. r.

Sioux Falls. S. D., March 21.-Mem-
bers of the Grand Army Of the Re-
public, department of South Dakota.
will be interested in the announcement
which has just been made here of the
candidacy of Captain George A. Lud-
low, q we'll known veteran Of this city,
for election of commander of the South
Dakota G. A. r. at the approaching an
nual encamDment of the department.
Captain Ludlow served with distinc-
ton during the war Of the rebellion. He
enlisted in Company f, First Pennsyl-
vania Rifles, at the commencement OF
the war. and served with that com.
pany and regiment as sergeant. second
and first lieutenant until September 2S,
1863. when he was detached from the
regiment and sent to Washingt ton,
where he was placed In charge of the
detective and patrol force of the ma
tional capital. He held this position I'M
til June, 1864 when he again saw active
service. During the war Captain Lud-
low was wounded three times. and was
take prisoner at Gaines Mill during the
battle of June q, 1852, but was after
wards exchanged and resumed his SER
vice with the union army.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-03-23
THE STATEHOOD BILL
GOES TO CONFERENCE
While Williams Puts Up Sar-
castle OPPOSITION,

Washington, March pa special
rule sending the statehood bill to con-
ference was brought into the house by
DalZel as the first business of that
body today. DalZell demanded the pre-
vious question and on rising vote 149
voted for and 124 against it. Roll call
was secured on demand of Minority
Leader Williams
The roll call resulted in ordering the
previous question, Iii to 14O.
Dalzel was recognized for twenty
minutes and began an explanation Of
1.-THE reason for the special rule. The
rule provided that the bill be taken
from the speakers table that in so do
ing the senate amendments be dis
mgreed to. and a conference be asked
of the senate and that the speaker
Immediately appoint house conferences
BY Il vote of 175 to l56 the house
adopted the statehood rule. The speak,
er appointed Hamilton of Michigan,
Brick Of Indiana and Moon of Ten
nesse as conferees.
Williams Raises a Laugh.
There We're, Dalzell said. in explain
ing his action. but three ways to dis
pose of the bill. One was to send 1t
to the committee another to ask unanie
nous consent to send it to the confer
ence and this would be impossible. If
this was the method adopted it was
proper to send the bill TO conference
and there could be no Just criticism of
the orderly course pursued. In oppo-
sition, Williams. democratic floor lead
er, pointed out that a vote to adopt
the special rule WAS q vote against
concurrence with the senate amend
nents. Ordinarily under the rules a
motion to concur would be in order.
THE usual course of procedure this
morning ought to be reversed" he con-
tinued. I'VE ought to have had a first
reading and approval of the journal,
then moving of the previous question on
this rule, then an invocation by the
chaplain for the mercy of God upon
this republican house." (Applause.)
In my opinion they will need it be-
fore they get through monkeying with
this proposition he added.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-03-23

The general society Of the Daugh-
tiers of the Revolution was organized
In the city of New York, August 20,
1891. Eligibility to membership is re-
strtcted to women who are lineal de-
scendants Of an ancestor who was a
military or q naval officer, soldier, sail
or or marine in actual service under the
authority OF any Of the thirteen colonies
or states, or of the continental con-
gress, and remained always loyal to
such authority, or defendants of one
who signed the declaration Of indie
pendence, or of one as a member OF the
continental congress or any Of the col
Onies or states, or as an official APP
pointed by or under the authority of
any such representative bodies, actual
ly assisted In the establishment of
American independence by service dur
ing the war Of the revolution, becom-
ing thereby liable to conviction Of
treason against the government of
Great Britain, but remaining always
loyal to the authority of the colonies or
states"
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-03-23
MUCH EXCITEMENT RIFE.
Alleged Serious Charge Against Off
cjal at Webster.

Webster, s. d., March 23.-For three
Says this city has been all torn up
through the arrest of S. II. Egeland,
deputy county auditor on the alleged
charge Of attempting to commit rape
on the person of Mary Wagner. 81 do
nestle employed in the household OF
y. Mccormick, where lie was tempor-
,rily sojourning.
A hearing was finally had before
Justice Alley, by whom he was dis
charged.
Public Indignation at the dismissal
If the case, caused his rearrest and
he case was again heard before Jus
sice Rathbun, by whom the accused
was held in $1,000 bonds to answer at
The next term OF circuit court.
Following the first hearing of the
case, II petition was placed in circula-
ion asking for the removal from Of
Ace OF Justice Alley and IN consequence
A special meeting OF the city council
was called and the question of the re-
moval, or the legal questions involved
therein, was referred to Judge Mccoy
tor determination.
The excitement over the case has
Been intense and the end is not yet in
sight.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-03-23
NEW CHURCH DEDICATED

Sioux Falls. S. D.. March 21.-Elabor-
ATE services have just been held in con-
Baptist church building at Monerose.
Rev. H. R. Best, pastor Of the First
Baptist church In this city, has re-
turned from Montrose, where he aided
IN the dedication of the church at that
place: The edifice is the result of the
remodeling and enlarging of an old
church building. When the work was
finished the members OF the congrega-
ton found they had practically d new
church building, so it was decided to
hold suitable dedication exercises. These
were in charge Of Rev. Mr.. Best, who
also had charge of the matter of rails
fng funds for the payment of the in
debtedness upon the Montrose church
property. He not only Was successful
in raising sufficient funds for the pay
ment Of the last dollar of Indebtedness.
but inside OF thirty-five minutes also
secured subscriptions to the amount Of
$1,000 with which to pay for the i'm.
provemepts to the church building.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-03-23
MYSTERIOUS DEATH.
May Be "Dave" Rogers, Hermit Trap
per. Met Foul PLAY

Sioux Falls, S. D.. March 20-"Dave"
Rogers, a hermit-trapper, whose home
for some years was on the Big Sioux
river in the southern part Of Lincoln
county, although finely educated, with
out doubt man 'of refinement when
he lived with his fellows, had the
strange fate of meeting his death amid
the most squalid surroundings, and UNI
der circumstances which indicate that
he may have been the victim of foul
play.
During the earlier years of his man.
hood 1t is believed Rogers met with
serious disappointment In love, and
that because of this he adopted the life
Of hermit. After turning his face
away from his fellow man he sought
refuge In the most secluded spot he
could find on the Sioux river. where
his only recreation was trapping such
animals rs yet inhabit the banks and
waters of the stream. His home was
In rude SHACK" dug out Of a hill
aide and covered with rough boards.
When found dead In his hut the her
mit-trapper was lying in a huddled
heap on the floor. Under him 3s-cal-
iber revolver, with three chambers
empty. A loaded shotgun with both
hammers cooked was lying on bench
at his back. In the back of his head
was q hole, presumably bullet hole.
This was an inch and a half behind and
above the right ear. The hair was
slightly powder burned.
He evidently had been dead for some
little time when found, as parts Of his
body and his face were frozen stiff.
Rats, which are numerous in the
SHACK" and vicinity, had commenced
to gnaw the flesh from his face and
head. One Of the mysteries of the case
is that the bullet did not pass entirely
through the head. the caliber Of the
weapon being sufficient to blow the
hend to pieces.
To the persons with whom he con-
versed he stated that he was afraid Of
being killed: that his life had been
threatened. and that he feared he would
stop bullet some day.. No one paid
any attention to this. however. as the
hermit-trapper was said to be an opium
eater and it was believed his fears were
the outgrowth of disordered mind.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-03-23
EXACT ROUTE OF
new ROAD LOCATED
The Minneapolis g. ST. Louis
Extension Through Brown
County. S. D.
WILL EXTEND TO LEoLA
WILL EXTEND TO LEoLA
In West Part Of Garden Township a
Section Of Land Has Been Pur-
chased, on Which a New Town
Will Be Established.

Aberdeen. S. D.. Murch 23.-The an
nouncenent is made that the exact
route OF the Missouri and ST. Louis ex-
tension from WATERFOWL to Aberdeen
and Leola through Brown county has
been decided upon. The line will enter
the county on the southern boundary
In West Garden Prairie township. elev
ell or twelve miles from the eastern bor-
der. There section of land has been
purchased and IL new town will be es-
northwesterly direction toward Aber-
ported, will be established where the
line crosses the james river about half
way between the county line and Aber-
deem. No announcement has yet been
made Of the new towns to be estab-
lished between Aberdeen and Leola, but
II is understood there will be some. The
route runs In Il comparatively straight
line from Aberdeen to Leol;l and will
open UP good territory.
Grading Soon to Begin.
Mr.. "A. McIntire. member of the firm
OF McIntire Bros of Milwaukee, who
have the contract for 500 miles of the
Milwaukee roads extension from
ENarts to the coast. passed through
Aberdeen Tuesday morning. accom-
panied by eight subcOntractors. OH his
way to Evarts, whence they will look
over the proposed grade from the
Evarts end and decide upon plans for
beginning construction work as soon az
spring opens.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-03-23
CHANGED WITH PERyuRY.
farmer Near Rowsna Arrested by Fed
eral Authorities.

Sioux Falls, s. D., March e3-rhe
United States authorities In this city
nave arrested Edward Harvey, farms
er living near Rowena, on the charge
Of perjury Harvey was a pioneer res
dent of this part OF the state. having
sesided In Minnehaha county for a
period Of about thirty years. Harvey
Bankruptcy in the United states court
In this city, and the alleged perjury
grew out OF this. It is alleged In the
complaint charging him with perjury
That he omitted from his schedule OF
Assets and liabilities the sum OF SAB
IN cash which he is alleged to have had
IN his possession at the time OF execut :
Ing the bankruptcy papers on February
22 The complaint against him further
alleges that he omitted to schedule as
a part of his assets a one third interest
In the sum Of about 5000, which repre-
sented the earnings during 1906 Of a
stock horse owned In part by him.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-03-23
WAIT FOR LEGISLATURE.
.astern Man Wants to Give Library
to erookinqs School.

Pierre. S. D.. March 23-President
aoodner Of the state board Of regents
II educationt went to Bookings where
meeting of the board is being held.
One Of the matters which will be
brought before the board at the meet
ng will be a proposition from an un-
Known eastern man to present. to the
state university a $4,000 library build
ng on conditions that the state will
bind itself to provide for maintenance
md books $1,000 q year, or, In lieu of
that, to provide $500 year for books
md provide for the maintenance III any
way they may see At. The proposition
comes through President Droppers Of
The university. and the questions con-
fronting the board are whether the
legislature would see At to provide the
appropriation so asked IL called upon to
10 so. AS board the regents would
ave noslegal power to grant the monJ
" for maintenance. nor could they In
any way enforce such action IL they
thould accept the offer.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-03-23
BIG APPLE INDUSTRY.
Black Hills Soon to Supply Middle
West Markets,

Spearflsh. S. d., March 20.-The apple
raising industry bids fair to be one of
the greatest industries in the western
part of South Dakota. A few years
ago 1T was believed that this was not
fruit country, but recent expert
ments have proved the contrary most
effectively. The exhibit car that went
out from the Hills last fall took with it
thirty-three varieties of apples, all of
which had matured and were equal in
size, flavor and perfection to any ap-
pies raised i'll any part of the United
States. All the six counties of the
Black Hills were represented but the
Industry In this part of Lawrence coun-
ty is unusually we'll developed. Joseph
Wells, who has one Of the largest Or
chards In the state, located just three
miles west Of this city, says that from
an orchard of ten acres, many Of the
trees not bearing full crops, he sold
1874 bushels of apples ut an average
price of $1.25 a bushel. that he had re-
tanned enough for his own use, had
made eight barrels of cider. sold $500
worth of cherries plums and pears and,
in addition to this, had cut from the
same ground eighteen tons Of hay,
which he sold for IS ton. He figures
that an orchard ten years old with
thorough cultivation will pay 10 per
cent. on a valuation Of $4,000 an acre
when in full bearing with only par
tial crop.
President Cook Of the State Normal
school gives interesting figures similar
to these, and from the statistics given
by the various successful apple grow
ers, the following conclusions have
been reached: Ninety trees are planted
to the acre and the cost of 2-year-old
trees laid down at any railroad station
Ia from lie to 18c each. II conditions
are ut all favorable the crops the first
Ave or six years will not only pay for
the trees and their cultivation, but in
many instances will pay a dividend on
the investment. At the end Of five years
the trees, cultivated properly will av-
erage one bushel to the tree on q basis
OF 1000 trees, and In ten years. time,
from five to nine bushels a tree. One
of the most successful apple growers In
this section says that some Of his trees
Is years old yielded as much as sixteen
bushels to the tree this last season.
A movement is ON foot to establish a
horticultural society to educate the
people on the lines of horticulture, and
to increase interest In this immense in
dustry In the Black Fills. The work
being done by the Spearfish Normal.
school is of incalculable aid In this d.
rectiOn.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-03-23
A PER|LOuS JOURNEY
ON M|ssouRpS ice
Two Men and q Girl Cross
Shaky Field and Arrive
Safely.
PROVIDED WITH POLES
rho Swift Running Water Could b.
Easily Seen Through the Thin Ice
Long Time Without Mail
Prompted tho Trip.

Yankton. S. D., March 19.-Situated
as this town is, with a large river on
the south, with no bridge across Of per-
manent character, there are bound to
be every winter some perilous cross
ings. But it remained for II. G. Vose
and small party to yesterday beat all
records in daring.
For three weeks the condition of the
river at this point has made it i'm.
possible to cross with mail and COM
munication has been comp ely cut off
by the thin ice which formed after the
river broke up the third week in Feb
ruary.
Tired of being without their mail for
80 long period, e. C. Vose, Chris
Holtzbauer, two young men by nc
name Of Weber, with tho latter's sis
ter, who was due in Sioux City, all
started across, provided with twelve
feet poles for each member of the
party.
There was no place in the journey
where the poles could not be sent clear
through the ice Mt one thrust and no.
where could bottom be reached. 1t
was with many misgivings that the
party picked its way and many close
calls were experienced. Finally this
side was gained by all except one Of
the party, who broke through the ice
two feet from shore and went down In
four feet Of water.
1t was without doubt the most risky
crossing Of the river here that was ever
accomplished with safety. and was the
more remarkable that young girl
made the trip with some Of the most
Venturesome men on the river bank.
The ice was 80 thin that the swift
running river could easily be seen I'M
derneath as the party carefully and ST.
lently picked its way. A chance or
careless step, as has many time hap
pened, and one or more lives would
have been snuffed out under tho ice
with no chance at rescue.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-03-23
PHdNE TO DELL RAPIDS.

Dell Rapids. s. D.. March 21-Prepara-
lions are be\ng made to extend the lines OF
the Dell pids Telephone company to
all parts or Ehe farming region tributary
to Dell Rap1 8, as well as to every nearby
town. me mes of the company already
extend IN So eral directions, and arrange
ments have1 how been perfected to make
connections with the Cotton and Jasper
lines and tfVe rural lines operated in con-
nection the4ewith. Steps also are being
taken to M I've the lines of the local COM
pany CONNECTED with the Trent. Baltic and
colman lines.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-03-23
Milwaukee at Work.


Rapid City, S. d., March 23.-The Mil
waukee railroad is pushing work west
from Chamberlain on It's Black Hills
extension. The track has reached
Presho and the track laying machine
ordered from Chicago has just arrived
and will commence laying track wess
of that point. The road has also,
through its Chamberlain agent, scrip
ped two pieces OF land for stations
These stations, located at the edge of
the Bad Lands. will be some thirteen
miles apart The Milwaukee's other ex-
tension from Evarts is at a standstill
Mt present waiting for the ice to break
In the river. A number of bridge car
penters have been sent from Chamber
Jain to Evarts and the work of bridging
the Missouri will commence as soon az
The ice breaks sufficiently. II is ex-
pected that this will be IN about three
weeks time.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-03-23
OLD SETTLERS TO PICNIC.

Dell Rapids. s. D.. March 20.-Prepara-
lions have been completed for the annual
meeting of the old settlers of this place
and vicinity, which will be held in the local
Odd Fellows hall on Thursday of this week
All those who settled here prior to 1890 are
eligible to membership in the association.
The business meeting Of the associa ton
will be presided over by Gust Spear, presi-
dent Of the association. Dinner will be
served at noon and in the afternoon those
attending the annual meeting will be roy.
ally entertained, an excellent program
having been prepared for the occasion
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-03-23

footed" short-legged Papuan dwarfs,
the Agaiambos; is not quite extinct.
Captain Barton, an official In New
Guinea. describes a visit he paid at the
end OF last year: "a rumor having
reached Cape Nelson that these inter-
esting folk had all been massacred. it
was gratifying to find a few of them
still living Six males and four fe-
males were seen and examined. They
averred that they have no children liv-
ing. and it seems likely that in few
years the tribe will have wholly died
ont
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-03-23
IT IS A RIVAL OF
KANSAS GAS WELL
When Deep Down in Earth .
Strong Flow Was
Struck.
SHOOTS FLAME 40 FEET
Great Excitement Prevails Southeast Of
Bridgewatcr, and Crowds Daily
Visit the Burning Gas Well
Attempts to Curb Flow.

Bridgewater, S. D.. March 21.-Whle
boring for a deep we'll on the farm of
Jacob Smith, eight miles southeast of
here, a strong flow of gas was discov7
cred, which continues to spout forth
with great force, and shoots q flame
into the air forty feet high.
Great excitement prevails throughout
the neighborhood and crowds visit the
we'll daily.
A number of Bridgewater capitalists
have become interested in the matter
and an attempt will be made to utilize
the great power now being wasted.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-03-23
UNHAPPY WITH WEALTH.

Mrs. Huntington Sues for Divorce, Al
leeing IncompatabiIity.
San Francisco, March 22.-Superior
Judge Graham today granted divorce
to Mrs. Henry E. Huntington on the
ground of desertion. No request for
alimony was made.
San Francisco, March 22.-Mrs H.
E. Huntington filed suit for divorce
against H. E. Huntington, nephew and
chief heir of the late Coils P. Hunt
lngton. Incompatibility Is the ground
given in the complaint. Mrs. Hunting-
ton will sail for Japan.
Mr. and Mrs. Huntington have two
grown daughters and a son. Mr.. Hunt
!ngton has the management of the
large Huntington estate.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-03-23

Chinese students in Toxic have es-
tablished magazine to give expression
to their revolutionary ideas. The OBJ
jects Of the magazine are, as 1t am
nounces: THE overthrow of the pres
ent wicked and obstreperous govern
ment (of China); the establishment of
n united form of government; the con-
servation of the worlds true peace; the
preservation of the national territory;
the maintenance of the essential unity
between the people of China and Ja-
pan; the seeking of the cooperation of
the worlds powers in the perfecting
Df the task OF ChiEa's reformation"
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-03-23

S. It 10 estimated that in fifteen years
the export Of Chinese-gr oolong
ten from the port Of Annoy has fallen
On from approximately 10000 900
pounds to 900, 900 pounds. OF this the
United States Imported not one pound
There were shipped, however, through
the port Of Annoy to America, In 1904.
S11.x24 .O67 pounds OF oolong tea from
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-03-23
JOHN D THE. THIRD.
New Arrival in Young RockefeIer'a
Home Is Only Boy in the Word
With Billionaire Grandfather.

New York, March PA son was born
to Mr.. and Mrs. John d. Rockefeller,
jr., last night. He is heir presumptive
to the greatest fortune in the world,
for he will be christened John D.
Rockefeller, III.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-03-23
ENDED IN DISAGREEMENT.

Woman at Yankton Failed in Her Sui,
for Damages.
Yankton. s. D.. March ia dis
agreement was the result of the Nc
Elwain trial which has occupied cir
cult court here for over a dav The
jury was out nearly all day and one
night. The case was OF much local
interest az in it Mrs. Nettie McElwain
tried to recover $4,000 damages from a
saloon Tor tho death Of her husband:
VINO was killed BY train while in,
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-03-23

An imperial decree published In the
Pekin Gazette says: "Liu Yung-ching.
.he provincial commander-in-chie of
Kianpei, has memorialized the throne
that the rivers in his jurisdiction have
kept quiet; and the throne has felt
grateful for the peacefulness of the
rivers; therefore the throne dedicates
five sticks Of Thibetan incense each
through the said Liu Yung-ching to all
the temples of the god of rivers to
thank them for their protection. and
the rest of the memorial is ordered to
be carried out and to be taken note of
by the board concerned"