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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-17
Prince ching Exonerated.

Pekin. May 17.-An investigation nav
ing disproved the charge of accepting
bribes brought against Prince Ching.
president of the foreign board and the
various charges made against Tuah
Chih Kwei. recently appointed tempoI-
arv povernor of Hal Tung Kiang. VINO
were simultaneously removed from
their posts, the censor who impeacnec
them has been dismissed. Tsen Chun
Suan, the rev president OF the ministry
of -comrnunica tions. one of the most
prominent reactionaries, has taken over
control of the ministry.
In addressing the members OF ine
board, who were educated In the West
the nresident assured them of his cor
dial cooperation in their work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-17
BACKING FOR FRANCE.
JaDan and England Will Help With
Men and Money.

St. Petersburg, May 1.-THE Paris
corresponden of the Russ in a dis
natch published today announced that
he had obtained information from au-
thentic sources to the effect that the
Franco-Japanese agreement now in
course of negotiation will contain Sc
cret conditions applying to the event
uality of a European war and binding
Japan to place at the disposal of
France 800, 600 men, while the British
will lend a contingent of 100000 to $780,
OOO men. Great Britain and France
it is added, not only guarantee the in
violabiIity of Japanese territory, but
also engage to float several loans. The
statements made are received with in
credulity in diplomatic circles here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-17
NEAR A LYNCHING.
One Man Killed in Row Growing Out
of LongshOremen's Strike.

New York, May 1T.-%arry Mar
shall, bystander. was shot ana hlIleu'
and another man was wounded as
result of a row growing out Of TIE
longshoremen's strike in Hoboken TO-
day.
The man who fired the shot ana
who himself was wounded Wnils re-
sistine arrest is Benjamin Vincent,
caid to have been employed by a de-
tective agency. Vincent narrowly es-
caped Iynching at the hands OF
crowd of angry bystanders-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-17
. s,oo Diamond Is Conc

Last night some one stole from
Charlie Stetka s19 in money and a
diamond which the owner claims is
worth $780, Carl Kidwell, who has
been working for Stetka, has been ar
rested on the charge of the theft but
has not yet had his trial.-Junction
City Union.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-17
Weather Indications.

Chicago. May 17.-Forecast for
Kansas: Possibly showers tonight,
followed by fair Saturday; cooler.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-17

"In that CASE declared Senator
Borah, ''the Mormons for once in
dicated their good citizenship and
their love for law and order. The
governor may have been indiscreet
yesterday in this matter, but that is
all"
Judge Wood interrupted to say that
his course in the matter had been
clear. He said that some time ago,
proposed juror had reported that he
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1907-01-25
At the Churches.

Baptist-Rev. M. r. Shell
don, pastor. Morning service at
|1O:45; evening service at 1880.
Sunday school at twelve m; b.
~. p. III. at $3.50.
Congregational-Rev. S. g.
Butcher, pastor. Morning SER
vice at 10:45. Sunday school
at IL. Evening service at 1880.
Catholic-Rev.F FIR. Straeten,
pastor. First mass at eight
O'Clock a. m. High mass at 10
a. m. Catechism Immediately
after high mass; afternoon SER
vices at three.
First Church Of Christ, Scien-
tist-Services at IL a. m. Sun
lday school IL m. Wednesday
evening service at 7:30. Ghapal
on Sixth street, near Kansas
City street.
Methodist-Rev. F. r.. Case,
pastor. Sunday school at 10
noon. Morning service at, 10:45
Glass meeting at 10 a. m. Jun
or League at three. Epworth
League at $3.50. Evening SER
vices at 1880.
Presbyterian Rev. Upton
will conduct services morning
and evening.
There will be services in the
Episcopal Church Sunday
morning at II O'Clock, and
Sunday school at 1Oa. M, and
1.-THE Litany said $3.50 p. m.
w. 81. Sparkling,
Priest in charge.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1907-01-25

FOR RENT AND SALE, best res,
taurant and lodging stand in Belle
Fourche. Everything new and
complete, ready to do, business
5ngmplete furnishings, for sale.
budding for rent. Bargain If
taken at once. Apply OF write, {
D. o.,MUTH,
Belle FOurche.S d.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1907-01-25

He comes direct from the Bur-
ger department store where he.
had charge Of the same line of
goods. Mr.. Raney says Rapid
City looks good enough for him
to camp in.
Sheet music at reduced prices.
Catalogue free. McNamara's
Book Store.
Mr.. G. Bjerg, of the Peterson
Company left
Wednesday for Washta and the
Cheyenne country for the pur-
pose eff ascertaining about the
amount of milk and cream that
the company could expectfrom
that territory the coming sea-
son. Mr.. Bjerg anticipates that
ere another season that the
company and this city will ar
rive at a time when. the bulk of
the dairy products will have to
be drawn from the new country
at the east end of the county
and the Peterson Creamery Co.
propose to get in on the ground
floor. 81
Mr.. Toney Madison Of Washta
came mover the Northwestern
yesterday and was looking after
this end Of his locating agency.
Mr.. Madsen reports everything
among the new settlers in com
Portable shape over in the Chey.
enne country. He has a glori.
Gus future mapped out for the
town of .Washta that he says
will surely make good within
the next six months.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1907-01-25

For wedding rings wedding
anniversary and birthday gifts
see Trowbrdge,
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1907-01-25
I'VE AAWANS BNSN BEE AINE
CIoihina

I'VE are also in the clothing business, We
are still selling the Hart Schafner & Marx
ready to wear clothes that everybody knows
We have also the samples Of the Royal
Tailors of Chicago, if you want something
'foxy." During January we offer extra
ordinary bargains in this fine tailoringat
practically no profit, just to show what che
goods and the proposition is. We guarantee
to save you So to $40 on a suit made
strictly, to your measure.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1907-01-25
TooMany WinterCloaks

Without rejecting upon the seasons
trade for which we are in every sense APP
preciative, but owing to the large purchase
of our buyer we have too many left over
and the odd lot will be sold at your price,
almost, rather than carry them over. They
are all exclusive styles of this seasons out
put of the best cloak makers.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1907-01-25
Footwear

In the shoe section Ga very busy depart
ment always) there are several broken lots
and odd sizes, among them being a lot Of
Ladies' shoes worth So a pair to close at 81
There are also mems shoe bargains in this
department..
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1907-01-25
Asst. Commissioners.
N. e. Church Service.

Subject Of the Sunday morn
ing sermon will be 1.The His
tory and Teachings ofthe Meth
.odist church" Evening subject,
eff thy heart is as my heart,
give me thy hande"
"A cordial Invitation is ex-
tended the general public to at
tend these. services.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1907-01-25

Situations for five
housekeepers one nurse, one girl
for house work, one 1aundress, one
carpenter, one cook, also one fur
nished room, with or without
board. Enquire at Employment
ofRce, Main \ Ninth Streets,
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1907-01-25
!. FOR SALE.

We want to call your attention
to the fact that at Rarid City, Mr..
Corbin Morse, who represents us
In that section, has at the present
time in his possession very good
string of cows and young heifers
andssteers, which cattle heshas win
tered in South. Dakota and are now
for sale. The cattle will be sold in
lots to suit7a and are particularly de.
sirable on account OF their having
been wintered in Dakota; III
In regard to the young steer
movement from the southwest, On
occonnts Of the possibility Of late
storms we have thought best not to
ship up many steers from this sec
ton untilslate 10 May, SO if you are
|going tosnuy steers youscan depend
ORE doing them at Rapid Cityin Mr..
Moree'sspastures, where he has en-
tire charge ofthem, about.May 2Oth1
TO-, June 1st, at which time we would
be glad TO have you go there and.
make y6prspuohases, and We assure
lyou that ve:will have the best lot Of
steers;up there we Rave ever shipped
north, atomoderate prices. and it
will be well for you to visit Mr..
Morse, II you want she cattle you
had better goat once.
We will be, glad to hear. from you
aid hope VOC will take advantage of
this opportunity to make your pur.
chases. Yours truly, /
The American Live Stock 4 I4oap
Company.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1907-01-25
LOCAL STORIES
Trowbridge, the jeweler.

Arthur Walbeck, of the Mos
Ter barber shop spent the week
with his family at Owanka.
Valentines Of all kinds at Nc
aNmara's Book Store.
d. P. Thomas, who is break
ing on the Burlington at Dead
wood came down to spend Sun
day with his family.
Oil Meal So. per hundred
pounds. Donoho &Son.
Wood! Wood! No scarcity
of wood. DonOho & Son.
H. McMichael made us a
pleasant call last week and adj
vanced his subscription up to
1907. Mr.. McMichael believes
in keeping up with the times,
SO he takes the Union.
Itch cured in 80 minutes with
Woolford's Sanitary Lotion.
Never fails. Sold by G. D.
Matteson, druggist.
Rev. Upton, Of the Presby-
terian church left Tuesday night
for Scotland s.. d.. where he
goes to preach the funeral ser
mon Of a deacon of the church
in which he was formerly in
charge.
Oil Meal So. per hundred
pounds. Donoho & Son.
Mr.. j. d Bruce, of Dakots
City is in town today on bust.
ness and reports everything
looking upward over on the
Cheyenne. The settlers he says,
are looking forward to a great
season for testing the fertility
of the new soil on the flats ano
tables.
Wood! Wood! No scarlet.
of wood. DonOho u Son.
MI. Hans Rasmussen, Of
Lead, this week resumed his oil
nlacain Swanson's iewelry stor,
on Sixth ST. Mr.. Rasmussen
has been in a jewelry store a
Lead for the past two years an
is called both by reason of tn
increasing business of Mr. Swan
son and because of his value
frst-clsss matchmaker.
Hugh Saftkins is on the sic
list this week.
Mr.. A. II. Duncan, Of Ne,
Castle, Wyo.; is opening thi
week in the building next tn
School Of Mines Club rooms o,
Main street, a short-orde
counter and restaurant. A PAL
Of the bililding will be arrange
for alodging house, and whe
IN shape for business Will be
much-needed aquisition to tha
part Of the city.
Masks for the masquerade fo
sale at McNamara's Book Store
Mr.. Frank ainey,of Lead,o
Monday took charge Of theg ho
department Of the Bee Hlvt
MI. Rainey has had a numbe
Of years experience in his lin
also having acquired awide q
quaintance with the Hills trad
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1907-01-25
LOSSES ON RANGES
Cattle Dying and Hor-


Hugh Gum, father of Mar
shall Gum, was in the city to-
day. Mr.. Gum, has a ranch
over near Washta, on the Chey-
enne. 1t was learned from Mr.
Gum that there is just be-
ginning what promises to make
a serious loss among the cattle
on the ranges. Out Of one
herd fifty were this week found
dead. There is also serious
losses reported among horses,
from "loco," that is giving to
owners Of horses considerable
anxiety.
Settlers Time Extended.
Washington, D G. Jan. l99, '07.
Register & Receiver,
Rapid City,s. D.
Homestead settlersin you,
district are granted leave Of alb.
sence from their land for
period Of three months from
January 18th, provided thatItht
period of actual absence shall
not be deducted from the full
time Of residence required by
law. Application for leave
not necessary.
e.. f.. Pollock,
Asst. Commissioner.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1907-01-25
Recital.

The recital given at the Con-
gregational church Saturday
evening by Misses Howe and
Hoover was a great success.
Miss Howe As pianist was fully
up to the expectations Of the
audience and Miss Hoover as
elocutionist gave her part in
first class. style. Altogether II
was one Of the best entertain.
meats given in Rapid City this
winter.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1907-01-25

WANTED RoR EAsTEKNPARTlEs
ssHen-auarter sections ofsdeeded land
within q radius of twenty miles Of.
Radid City. Also three ranches for
Investment. Wiifowners ioall With
full description on N. O. Fitamaurice
Land sndSLAw Office, next SchoO1of
Mines Club, Rapid City, SD.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1907-01-25
u SCHOOL Z

There are ninety-four pupils
enrolled in the High School.
And there are only three vacant
seats IN the assembly room.
The seats of the pupils have
been rearranged in the assem-
bly, roem.
Miss Beach has been unable
to teach this week and Miss
Price is taking her place.
Promotions were made in all
the grades Monday morning
and now Miss Thomas has fifty
eight pupils and Miss Toomey
|forty-nine. The fire escape has
been fitted with hose connec-
lions.
A new door has been put in,
in Miss McComb's recitation
room.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-09

in Switzerland was compelled by public opinion TO
discharge boJkleepers and install collection, boxes.
The and highways Of the little republic filed
up with boxes bearing inscriptions such these.
Heinrich Schneider, Tailor Gansgasse II, Zurich.
Box for his Patrons. Or michel & Co. Condensed
Chocolate Manufacturers. Please remember us
or "Jungfrau Automobiles. We hope you are salts
fed" But more conspicuous than the miles OF
enamellcd boxes the incredible rise IN the
standard OF living; the average capacity Of the
Swiss stomach seemed TO have been mysteriously
trebled by the new commercial method while
faineers feet fastidious for Cowhide and
demanded English pigskin shoes at $40 pair. Civ
Ilization strode along stills, And nobody knows
to what heights OF culture and refinement the
humbIest Swiss peasant might long ere this have
reached had il not been for the accursed automobile
of q reckless and vile American
Yes, an American and his automobile shook the
Swiss state It's very Alpine foundations strange
as this may seeIn. One fine summers day while
the people reducing the supply of all commod-
ties in sight and hankering after strange dainties
California prune manufacturer whirled down the
broad highway from Interlaken to Zermott in his
new Pant-h hard and in taking sharp curve, shidded
against a pole to which four collection boxes were
attached
Some kindly countrynen near by rushed TO help
the tourist, but before they reached the spot the
American was far away, tearing madly toward tho
New-York tribune., 1907-06-09

French frontier to escape million dollar fine for
damaging the government. The rescuers found
only the shattered remains of the four boxes and
their contents History IS somewhat vague re
specting the latter because the accounts OF eye
witnesses differ remarkably, ana Swiss censorship
is strict this point But II Is known that the
roadway at the scene Of the accident was hesjrewn
10 the depth Of an inch or moro with trouser but
tons cigar bands and lemon peels. The govern
ment report alleges that these objects fell out cS
the Americans automobile. and that the scoun-
drelly peasants first on tho scene salvagcd all the
funds dumped out OF the boxes. But IN spite OF
this assurance, whispers tho land, ana
men looked one another in the face fearfuly. No
body dared suggest that the two million other
boxes in the country be opened. that tho old
system be revived. There was only one way to
restore confidence and prosperity; ths foreigners
must restore the equilibrium disturbed by the
trOuser buttons. Aliens might be consistently
made 10 pay cash. and plenty OF II, too, Hence
II is that to-day the tourists have 20 dingorgo 90
much in return for little and the nnes kor ex-
ceeding the speed limit almost equal tho cost OF tn
speeding automobile The voluntary contribution
boxes are allowed TO hang at tho crossroads
touched, Stunned and dreaded. a century hence
the Swiss Historical Society may be allowed to In
a q
New-York tribune., 1907-06-09
Portland Oregonlan.

lose their athletic instincts; the standing broad
Jump was sooner worked to death by our
muscular countrymen than uneasy spirits
searched for other than athletic fields 70 conquer
Out in Pittsburg they have hit upon the longth
OF paintings as "A possible fruitful subject for ri
valry. We learn from recent dispatches that.
the local records Of Pittsburg have just been
completely smashed; painting has been pro-
duced which is 40 feet long by 20 feet broad.
This fact alone should be enough to interest the
stranger in Pittsburg art, for such astound-
ing record cannot be rivaled by any town en-
ploying old fashioned methods OF coaxing the
Muse
The record in question established al q
result of Pittsburg's intense longing for higher
(apd longer) things. Some philanthropists who
started art gallery are responsible for the
city's yearnings. The creditable but puuy works
of foreigners were collected on the othcr side Of
the ocean and installed in the new gallery, where
they soon worked upon the contentious souls OF
the natives to such a degree that race Of paint
ers and sculptors speedily evolved under the
shadow OF foundry chimneys. The Pittsburgers
soon perceived that If they were to achieve fame
at single bound-~and this is the Only way IN
which a Pittsburger wants to achieve it-they
would have to introduce some startling lunova-
tions into the paint game. Their European ri
walls were found 10 have been moving for cen
turtles IN the same old rut portraying madonnaS
cherubs. Venice by Moonlight, Lady with
Bouquet. Sunset, and Picked Herring in Pew
ter Bowl. The public needed a change, and the
more violent and sudden the better. Then there
was the matter of size and shape; the old schools
had slavishy followed some old fogey rules. with
the result that all the pictures in any first class
art gallery are monotonously alike in area and
show but little diversity in form. Having noted
these weaknesses of their enemies. the Pittsburg-
ers saw their way clear to glorious victory.
Real life must be portrayed. said the Pitts
burgers to themselves. Not lot Of ninnies in
yaporous wraps, or nature fakes like centaurs,
New-York tribune., 1907-06-09
1T WAS HIS DOG.

An automobile dashed along the country road.
Turning a curve, it came suddenly upon a man
with q gun on his shoulder and weak. sick look
ing old dog beside him. The dog was directly In
the path Of the motor The chauffeur sounded
his horn. but the dog did not move-until he
struck. After that he did not move,
The automobile stopped. and one OF the got
out and came forward. He had once paid a
farmer SO for killing a calf that belonged to an
other farmer. This time he wary.
WAS that your doG?'
Yes"
You o?n hm?"
Yes"
Looks s If we'd killed him."
Certainly looks So
Very valuable dogT'
well, not very.
"Wiu s. satisfy your
yes"
We'll then, here you are" He handed nve-
dollar bill to the man With the gun. and addsds
New-York tribune., 1907-06-09
a NOISY STAMP,

O. Henry the author vouches for the foIowing
An erTeminate young Gaintily placed two
cents on a drugstore counter and asked the clerk
for Il stamp. The clerk tore off and slid It
over 10 him. The young man drew an envelope
from his pocket.
"Would you mind licking # for me and placing
II or hcrc?" he Nspcd
sure" said the clerk, he started to stamp the
letter.
alarm Not that way, beg OF you. Kindly place
the stamp with the top toward the outer edge OF
the envelope"
sure" said the obIigins clerk. but what in
thunders that for?'
"Why. you see" connded the youth blushingly.
I'm a student in the Cosmopolitan Correspondence
lhoO and that's our college yeu'-Everybody'
New-York tribune., 1907-06-09
Forgetting SOMETHING.

When tho train that conveyed President Roose-
welt through Virginia his last trip South stopped
at Charlottesville 4 negro approached the Presi-
dents car and passed aboard big basketful of fine
fruit, TO which was attached the card of promi-
nent grower
In course Of time the orChardist received letter
of acknowledgment from the White House express
ing the Presidents appreciation of the gift and
cOrnplimenting the donor upon his fruit The
cipeut of the letter was of course greatly pleased,
and feeling that his head gardener would be
much Interested in the letter. he read It to him.
The darky who served in the capacity mentioned
listened graVely, but his only comment was:
"He doan' say nuthin' bout sendin' back de
basket do hec'-SUcCess MaSaZine
New-York tribune., 1907-06-09

tributing taxes. Il was estimated that the saving
on the bookkeeping item alone than paid for
the sheet iron out of which the boxes had been
made. This fact became strong argument in
nl.sts were not slow to perceive that butter,
clothes and beer would all be chcapened by dis
pcns.nE with the cumbersome incubus Of the
double entry system.
Il a short tirae every merchant and manufacturer
New-York tribune., 1907-06-09
HE WAS FIRED

The railroad president hearing complaintz
What is the charge against this brakeman?
he inquired.
Please. sir, responded the spotter Il have ire
quenty heard him calling: yhe OF stations
clearly that people could understand what he said" "
This is direct violation Of OF chief
rules, observed the president warm y. Fire him :"
From the June Bohemian.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-09

pleasantly. I'm sorry to have broken UP your
hunt
Il wasn't going hunting" replied the other. as
he pOCketed the bill
Not going hunting? Then what were you doing
with the dog and tho gum
Going down to the woods to shoot the dog
Youths Companion,
New-York tribune., 1907-06-09
PITTSBURG'S ART.
Thrilling Tale of the SMOKY City's
HINT for Real BcautY.

Art IS long" the poet has assured us. but We
doubt very much whether he had any idea that
the length OF The Beautiful would become
matter Of competition But Americans cannot
New-York tribune., 1907-06-09
so COMMON.

WAS no injured in the railway collision |
couut?"
mo. but nevertheless 1t was most painful sit |
New-York tribune., 1907-06-09

uation-frst. second. third and fourth class pas
sengers al mingled togetEeTl Simply Unhea-d or
-F'uegende Blatter