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The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1907-10-25
Two Chil0ren Drowned.

A very sad catastrophe occurred
Monday morning about 9 o'cioel,
up on Rock Creek, about six mites
north of Mitchell, in which two littl /.
girls were burned to death.
James Cochrane is foreman Of one
OF the bridge gangs of thee Iowa
Bridge company which is construct
ing some bridges for Hanson county.
Mr. Cochrane has a camp on Rock
creek, where he is constructing a
bridge across the creek. He brought
his wife and two little daughters out
with him to make something of a
home for him during the summer and
fall. They had tent about 12 feet
square where they lived and in VIII
they had a stove, the pipe of which
went up through the top of the tent.
The usual protection was afforded to
protect the tent from fire.
Monday morning, however, the
dreader accident came. The mother
built up fire after the men had gone
to their work at the bridge half a
mile away. She left the two little
girls who are five and six years old,
to take care of the tent while she
went to the river to get pail Of wa
ter. While she was gone the tent
caught fire, and in very short time
it was burned to she ground. Just
how it was that the little girls We're
unable to make their escape is not
known.
The men working on the bridge
discovered the fire and headed by
the father started for camp, only to
find the tent in ashes and the bodies
of his two little daughters badly
burned and charred, life being ex-
tinct. When the mother returned
from the river it was to find her chill
dren dead and torn from her in a
very short space of time. She was
prostrated in her grief
The supposition is that the pipe
became overheated and set fire to the
tent and that the flames spread SO
rapidly that the little girls became
bewildered and could not make. their
way out of the tent
Everything in the tent was burned
clothing, food supplies and all that
the family possessed. A brother OF
Mr.. Cochrane came to town during
the day and purchased sufficient
clothing for the present.
The bodies Of the children were
taken to Nebraska for interment.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1907-10-25
ynluablh Land.

e Mitchell, October 21D. H. stro-
thers has farm three and one-half
miles northwest of Mitchell which he
values quite highly. At least he
turned down mighty good offer for
his land weak or SO ago..
He Informed the Republican that
an Illinois man was driving through
his section Of the country and stop
ped at his place to look over his
farm. After making a thorough in:
;vestigation. he. asked Mr.. Strothers
il he wanted to sell, and at the same
time made him an offer for the lant:,
which the Illinois man kept increas-
ing until finally he offered topay Mr..
Strothers sS5 an acre for the farm
|Sof 100 acres. Strothers said he did
not care to sell at the present time,
that his farm Just suited him and
if he did want to sell he would not
| take a cent less than 800 an acre
| for the place. Mr.. strothers is now
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1907-10-25
Home from Trip,

Sioux Falls, S. D., Oct. 1S-This
morning there pulled into the Oma-
station the much talked of Sioux
Falls Commercial club special with
80 tired, glad-to-get-home boosters
aboard. They had been away seven
days and Sioux Falls certainly looked
good to them.
Yesterday was spent in visiting
the towns from Pierre to Huron, long
stops being made at Highmore and
Miller. Already the result of this
boosting trip has been felt and large
orders have been received by whole
sale houses from the Black Hills.
There is business out there and the
Sioux Falls delegation will get their
share
Reports sent back say that tie
party was well received and every
where the evidences of friendly
state pride were abundant.
Seven days OF boosting is no easy
job and there were many very tired
men on the special last night. They
7pluHSeu lnCo DunkS just as soon as
the train pulled out of Huron and
there was nothing doing until the
porters went around notifying them
Of the approach of home.
Some of the band boys slept in the
car all night, rather than dress and
so home. The band helped lct
I'll along the line and no one of the
party was sorry that he had the mu-
sic to take the party into the big
places
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1907-10-25
Hoon-Price Nuptials.

A wedding of more than passing
interest to many Rapid Cityans was
celebrated last Tuesday at the home
of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
" T. Price, their Oldest daughter,
Miriam being united in marriage to
Doctor Arthur Hoon, of Memo.
The arrangements for the wedding
had gone on SO quietly that many
friends of the bride were unaware
of the day set for the ceremony un-
til short time ago and the an
nouncement came as a surprise to
them.
The home Of the Prices was pret-
tily decorated for the occasion with
autumn leaves and chrysanth hemums
and presented a beautiful picture to
the observer, as the bridal party de-
scended the stairs preceded by the
ribbon bearers, Charles and Virgil
Price. While the strains Of q we'd
ding march played y Miss Fowler, Of
Deadwood, softly mingled with the
air, Rev. Sparkling pronounced the
words that made the happy couple
man and wife.
A delightful informal wedding sup
per followed the impromptu reception
during which the bride and groom Re
ceived. the congratulations Of their
friends Mesdames Mansfield, Trow-
bridge, Baldwin, Hail. B1yman; Misses
Tia Dale, Ruth Mansfield, Margery
Price. Lucy Price and Afillicent Hall
assisted in serving the refreshme ents.
Or. and Mrs Hoon left that eYen-
ling for Lead and then their
home in Memo, where the doctor is
Ia physician for the Honisstaka q c6nns
EpanY at that point Ne your ID
Twas formerly d student as the ehool
Ion Mines II khle IN Z, q Sa s 'sE'
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1907-10-25
RESOLUTIONS
Passed by Black Hills Federation i,
Convention Assembled,

Passed by Black Hills Federation il,
Convention Assembled.
The following is the report of tho
committee on resolutions of the
Federation of Women's Clubs in ses-
sion here last week:
Whereas, We, the members OF
the Black Hills Federation of
Women's Clubs, have been delight
fully entertained by the Current
Events and Fortnightly Clubs OF
Rapid City, be it
Resolved, That we extend to the
above named clubs our sincere
thanks for cordial hospitality shown,
and many courtesies extended during
our stay in their prosperous city.
We would make special mention OF
the hearty welcome given us, the
appropriate decorations of the club
rooms and the charming reception
rendered the Federation.
Resolved, That we have been
greatly benefited by the. excellency
of the papers and readings pre-
sented, especially by our presidents
annual address, and we recommend
that the same be published for dis
tribution among the clubs Of the
Black Hills.
Resolved, That we appreciate the
exceptionally good music rendered
and extend our thanks to tnuse who
have favored us with vocal and in
strum entail music of the highest or
der.
Resolved, That a great honor has
been conferred on the Federation by
the presence of our state president
Mrs. Stella Stutenroth, whose ad-
dress was enjoyed by large mum
Der on Saturday afternoon, also
that much pleasure and benefit has
been derived from the comprehensive
and instructive lecture on "Oul
Friends, The Trees,' by Mr.. Enos A
Mills.
Resolved, That we express oul
gratitude to the Business Mems clul
for their generosity in extending te
the Federation the use of their com.
modiotts rooms and to Baxter & Co
for the fire piano furnished.
Resolved, That we are indebted tx
the officers Of the Federation fol
their untiring efforts and ef1icien-
service.
Resolved, That the meeting il
Rapid City has been one of grea
profit and pleasure long to be re
membered by all who have been il
attendance. Mrs. G. B. Clark,
Chairman.
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of the speakers kept their audience
wide awake until late hour.
Chauncey l.. Wood, Granville
Jones and others, welcomed the
Sioux Falls men to Rapid in speech
es brimming over with felicities and
good will, and many of the guests re
sponded in like vein. The excur-
sionists were loud in their praise Of
this city and predicted a great fu-
ture for it, owing to its natural and
other advantages.
Holmes, sometimes known as the
poet of the Dakotas, proved his right
to the title in brilliant address that
was repeatedly applauded.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1907-10-25
Wonlen,s Clubs Meet

9 Delegates from the Women's clubs
of the Black Hills spent two days
With us last week, the occasion be-
ing the meeting Of the Black Hills
Federation of Women's Clubs. Ref
erence to the programs brings out
the pleasing fact that the ladies Of
this district are awake to the live is
sues. of the day and have the ability
to discuss these issues intelligently.
The so-called weaker sex is grad
iT1ally obtaining recognition as CON
Isisting Of human beings capable of
,o0 ghts. extending beyond the pat
tern ofIa dress, or bon bons,s the
,Sonnds. certain facetious gentlemen
have at times ascribed to a woman's S
intellect. S.
s One of the strongest papers read
|s9 Store: the meeting treated ably Of
certain industrial conditions of vital
;iiilt crest 10 the country at large; an
!, other address considered the civil
IsaTVice question, and others discuss
d matters hardly less Important.
Time once was WHEN meetings like
;steinpse of last week were undreamed
/ and it speaks we'll for the progress OF
Itle natien, that our sisters are stead
idly Increasing their Importance az
factors ii settling the great questions
lof the day.
p. 81. Ingram went to Omaha Tues
H.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1907-10-25
Ash Creek Itnns.

Mrs. p. Carleson, Of Ash Creek,
left last evening for her former home
in Bristol, S. D., for 3 short visit
with her parents.
Herman Poste, of Ash Creek, was
counting at Fort Pierre last week.
Mrs. Stille and Mrs. James John
son, both of Ash Creek, left last
week for their former homes in
Bristol, to get the rest Of their be-
longings and for rest with their
friends and relatives.
John Bennett passed through this
part last week enroute home from
his trip to Chicago where he went
with a shipment of beef. He reports
good prices.
The county surveyor has been in
this part of the country all week sur
yeying water rights for Mike Gala
han and A. Heinish.
Bill Ferguson, of Ash Creek, made
flying trip to Philip last week.
The small son of Jesse Grover, Hy-
ing on Dirty Woman creek got ser.
iously hurt last week riding horse
The horse fell down on him. hurting
him quite bsdly. He is not expected
to live at this writing. 4.
John Edward has gone to Sioua
City with beef cattle.
Keep your eye on Rapid City and
watch The Enf0n grow
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1907-10-25
Minneapolis Men Pleased.

The Minneapolis Journal gives
considerable space this week to an
account of the trip made through the
Black Hills region by the business
men Of that city, speaking highly Of
the towns visited en- route and Rapid
City is given special mention through
out the article as the coming metrop-
oils of the Hills country. Boosts
coming from sources such as the one
above mentioned is gratifying for the
delegates from the -four city were
gentlemen high in the commercial
world, whose opinions are worth mo-
ticing. AS further evidence of
faith in Rapid City and the surround
ng country several Minneapolis firms
are arranging to establish head
quarters for the Black Hills district
in this city.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1907-10-25
Receives & Premium.

D. Parker, a farmer in the To-
cality of Huron, has been notified
that he received eighth premium for
the best eight ears of yellow corn,
any variety, in the South Dakota ex-
hibit in the national corn show at
Chicago. mr.. Parkhurst has given
much attention to corn growing and
4 has had almost marvellous sucmess.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1907-10-25
City Council.


in the city hall, Mayor Emrick in the
chair and Aldermen Mccarthy, Over
peck, Boyd, Thomson and Feigel
answering to roll call.
After the minutes of the previous
meeting had been read and approved
the following bills were ordered
paid from the various funds:
Thomas Smith, ......... .,IIRD
Thomas Smith, rs cents.
w. V. Furman, $500.
E,spilling, $500.
Standard Oil Co, S12.15.
Oscar Pierson, 5000.
Wiegand & Wagner, $11.3O.
Joe Brooks, s22.5O.
Joe Brooks, $3.50.
George Kelley, $3.50.
George Kelley, $s.75.
Charles Bellsnapp. $23.64.
II. H. Gum, $17.O0.
II. Fl. Gum, $1,000.
Lee Wilbur, ESQ.
L. G. Richardson, $4,000.
Henry Nelson, s21.25.
Ed. Mills, $3.50.
G. j. Allen, S13.75.
Mcconnell & Sampson, the firm
that put in the local sewerage sys-
ten, presented an order requesting
that the sum of $46.05 be paid to
the Observation-Disclosures Industrial
Association for the purpose of satis-
flying q lien held by that concern
against the construction of the sewer
age system. Upon motion, a warrant
was ordered drawn for the amount
in settlement of the claim in full.
Recently George r. Ellsworth ap-
piled for a liquor license from the
city council, and owing to the fact
the statement was made that
written protests from tax payers
against the granting of the license to
the petitioner would be obtained, if
the matter was hela over urtil Mon
days session, the council decided to
SO act. When the matter came UP
for consideration Monday evening
the protests We're not Forthcoming
and the city fathers granted the Ii
censa by a vote Of four to one.
Attorney w. w. Soule represented
the protestants and H. D. Edwards
argued the case for Ellsworth.
The business next in hand was the
question Of grading Sixth street be-
tween the bridges including the ap-
proaches to the ones now in the
course of construction within the city
limits.
w. Fl. Merritt proved to be the
only party bidding for the work and
on motion the contract was ordered
awarded him, the mayor and auditor
being instructed to enter into a con-
tract for the work at the price men
toned in the bid.
The Thomas Sweeney Hardware
company failed to submit plans and
specifications for the work necessary
to repair their building on account
of the recent fire in the Rapid City
Cafe, an dthe council therefore found
it impossible to grant them a permit
to make the repairs, owing to the
fact that the city ordinances require
the submission of the above mention
ed plans and specifications with ap-
Dlications for permits of this char
acter
Mary Bruckner applied for the re-
bate of the taxes accrued on the prop
erty known as lot 4, block 5 Flor
man addition, but the petition was
not granted.
A petition signed by practically
all of the residents living in the vi
cinity of Sixth and Columbus streets
asking that an arc light be installed
at the intersection of these streets
failed of its purpose, as inquiry dis
closed the fact that the electric light
plant has all it can take care of un-
til new machinery is Installed.
The meeting was then adjourned
there being no further business.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1907-10-25
Football.

1t is pleasing to note that since
the young American finds it impos-
siole to segregate himself from the
.gridiron sport, the rules governing
the strenuous pastime are receiving
the careful atten ton OF experts and
each year makes further revision,
with the intention of reducing to a
sninimlum the deplorable accidents
that have associated themselves with
football.
7 Already a marked decrease in the
number of serious injuries betokens
the success of the rule makers in
declaring against the deadly "mass
play and kindred formations.
The game as now played is be-
coming more open, hence the spec
tator is given an opportunity to ap-
preciate the finer points Of play and
Is contest does not resemble a prize
fight so much as formerly, all OF
which is good for the spectator and
especially for III 4 young fellows
| the game.
Mammoth price reducing sale now
on the the Peoples Supply Store
Don't miss it.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1907-10-25

Died In Jail.
James Carroll, formerly laborer
On the st. Paul, died in the city Jail
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1907-10-25
A NEW land RULING
SUBMITTED BY THE INTERIOR
DEPARTMENT - SOMETHING
OF A
SURPRISE AND WILL Make SOME
DIFFERENCE WITH SET
TIERS.

Department of the Interior, Wash
+ ington, D. c., Oct. is, 1907.
Register and Receiver,
United States Land Office,
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1907-10-25

ID. b. Ingram went to Omaha Tues
tday evening.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1907-10-25

Keep your eye on Rapid City and
watch The Onion grow.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1907-10-25
,s,ull.r.nal

WNeh YOU arc tod That
Rapid City has Il boom with
mushroom attachment, deny
~ 1t and Insist that it's Just
natural, normal growth that
that has begun to sit up and
notice-that's all.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-06-27

those years during which Honest
John Hiplinger was serving his ap-
premiership In addition, division
and silence" as chief clerk In the
city comptroller's offlCc1 open pub
lie licensed gambling was first
euuntenancod az the instigation OF
the business interests. then ad.
mitted TO full partnership With
those Interests In the conduct or
the city government, then came 10
completely dominate the city ad-
mlnlstrati0n. These changes In the
relations between that notorious
law.breaklng element and the city
administration we're not passed
through without a series OF strug
giles. struggled which In their sue
eessive stages involved public
shame. perjury. felonious official
malfeaaance, betrayal Of public
trust hlackmail. bribery OF off
cinls and even manslaughtcr The
chief executive OF the city. with tho
consent and eonnivanco of the leg
lslativo branch of the government
entered into criminal partner
ship with a class Of recklessly dar
ing law breakers. the police de
partment became honeycombed
with corruption. the then chief ot
police confessed before council.
manic investigating committee to
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-06-27
now SMITH KILLS DIVORCED WIFE;
FATALLY WOUNDS MO7HER-EM~ZAW
ARE GRADUALLY
DISPROVING ORCHARD TALE

surrounds the building. No nan
IL allowed 10 approach these win
dowa lie who does 80 is In dan
ger Of arrest and. indeed, OF his
life. because heavily Armed guards
stationed at windows look out up.
On the surroundings ds1 and night
The rule 10 not preased. how.
ever. against women members 81
the prisoners families Mr.
Meyer. Mrs Haywood aud Mrs
Potubone are all here. At stated
times they are allowed 20 sce their
husbands IN the fail corridors. lut
the Intervals between the meetings
IRE lonely and even long, though
measured b. a few hours
SO. though the cell windows are
80 thlckiy yelied with cold steel
mcshes that man inside r. Eitle
more than \ HnadowY SUBSTANCE.
aud the publicity Of u all IL eonfus.
ing. love often takes Mrs. Meyer
aud Mrs Pettiboue across the wlde
iewn so the jail walls. where hes
y.alt happily with tho husbands 10
near and yet 30 far away from
Them.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-06-27
Attorneys SpOOner and Byers State That Geo. P.
Rosslnan Told Them Jurors We're Looking for
Money-Scandal al Court House.

Attorneys chas T. spoonef and
Alpheus llyera. Who are trying the
esss Of the Oregon and Washing
ton railroad against Davidson. 70.
day admitted 10 a star reporter
that they were approached b a
fnrmer attorney. who offered TO
hrihc the Jury for them. and that
Il vas after they told this fact 20
Judge gdfHn that he discharged
the jars that had been drawn and
advised them 10 give the names 81
the jurors 20 the prosecuting at
torncy
The lawyers state that George y
Hossman. Who waa recently dis
barred from practice IN this county
is the man who approached them,
and told them that the jury was
looking for money
All the jurors now serving at
the court house are Indignant az
the shadow cast on them by tho
alleged dishonesty % some OF their
number. and may ask Judge Crit
Tin 20 take steps 10 either locate
tho guilty jurors. or brand the
story RoHsmau Is said TO have told
az a falgchood
Mr Alphcua Hyefs 81 Hycrs aud
Flyers. gave this version Of the
story when interviewed by re-
porter for The star today.
Shortly after adjournment ot
court. Roasmau came TO my brother
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-06-27
NOT
BUNCOED

Neither Mayor Moore nor Treas
urer George Russell are able 60
understand the extraordinary dis
patch from Olympia appearing IN
d morning paper % the effect that
this city was huncoed 10 the extent
Of 81 gGe &c in the transfer OF the
Hf0O. 600 park bonds which these
officials delivered TO the Capital
city National bank. o. Olympia. the
first OF the week
As a matter Of fact Treasurer
Russell. instead Of bringing back
800 .0oe. received for the park
bonds the sum Of st0i. 26o27 The
excess over the face Of the bonds
Il the accrued interest on the bonds
since the date Of issue. az shown
on the face. March / The extra
81 2G027 is the sum the city was
said 70 have lost, but really did
not
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During the years that Honest"
John Ripllnuer vas serving his APP
premiership In addition, division
and silence" a. chief clerk IN the
city comptroller's office profession
al gamblers, buneo men, short card
aharps. crooks, burglars and stick.
up artists enjoyed a notorious de-
gree Of immunity from arrest and
prosecution through a partnership
entered into between them and
"biq business" for the control o.
the city administration through the
corrupt republican ring. Growing
prosperous and insolent the Grim
mails. under the leadership OF the
Clancy'a and George U. Piper
came to wield . powerful. " not
dominating, Influence over the ad-
fnluistration. even TO the point of
making use Of the police depart
nent IN enforcing the collection OF
blaokmall 10 the amount Of $1,000
month.
In this installment Of his nara
tive Of the crooked trail Of King
county politics Mr.. Smith reeounia
the political struggles leading up
to the domination Of the machine
By criminal elements, Including the
killing Of Chief Of Police William
L. McrediW BY John conaldine, the
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and told him that the jury that had
heen tmpanelicd in The case was
eat 10 get sone money. that he
had been approached b. two inr.
oFn and told that promise of
money would make considerable
difference ia the size Of the yer
dict ny brother did rot commit
himself At the time
- short time after be vent
dovn so Mr. Spooucr's office for
the purpose OF calling the matter
- biz attention, when he found
Rossman already there The mat.
ter wAa called 10 Judge Griffin =
attcniion. who discharged the Jury
and advised calling the matter 10
tho attention Of the Prosecuting
attorney.
"Enough perempiory challenges
we're given 70 each party Go en-
able thom 10 keep al Of the ~
mea Of that Jury of the new one.
Ct =. Spooner said R0ssman
came 10 me and told me that there
we're men on The jury who we're
out laf money AZ first I thought
Ne simply wished TO ingratiatt
himself with me. but when sir.
nyera came down and told me his
story. ! o. course could not help
onmlue to q different conclusion. p"
Prosecuting Attorney Macintosh
has he question Of prosecuting Tor
soliciting brihcs under conHldera-
ton.