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The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1907-08-09
COMMITTEES ARE SELECTED
Rapid City Commercial Club Names
Committees For Big Celebration
September 5, 6 and ..

On Tuesday evening the CONNER
cial club met in their club rooms
and selected the following committees
to take charge of the big celebration
to be held in this city on September
S, 6, and Z.
General Committee-A. j. Mccain,
w. f. Pascoe, W. Fl. Tompkins,
Frank Ackerman, Thomas Doud.
Black Hills Pioneer Association
p. B. Mccarthy, Jacob Morris, J. D.
Patton, Thomas Sweeney.
Pennington County Fair Associa-
ton Corbin Morse, Ed Stenger, V.
r. Price.
Agricultural Exhibit G. Thomp-
son, J. c. Hendricksen, Henry Behr-
ems.
Mineral Exhibit. G. Johnson,
John Mates, ]. G. Sherman.
Live Stock Exhibit-Fred Hol-
comb, Thomas Hale, William Cox.
Dairy and Poultry Exhibit A. G.
Jones, Mrs. Ros Anderson, Miss Are
ia Stoermer.
Finance Committee-W. f. Pas
coe, I. M. Humphrey, DR.. Gilbert,
Thomas Doud, Frank Ackerman.
There will be meeting of all COM
mittees at the Business Mems club
rooms, Saturday morning at 8 a. m
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1907-08-09
KELLMAN 70 START SOON
Arctic Explorer Expects to Start for
North Pole In Air Ship This
Month

me following letter from Walter
Wellman, published in recent is.
sue of the Chicago-Record Herald
gives the public some ideas Of the
0 obstacles with which this daring ex-
plorer is confronted:
Camp Wellman, July rs, via from
SO, Norway, Aug. 4.-Violent winds
which have prevailed almost contin-
ually for the last three weeks. have
greatly delayed operations. 1t has
been absolutely impossible to go for
ward with our preparations with the
speed which would have been ner-
mitted under favorable weather con-
ditions.
We are fortunate not to have had
the balloon house completely demo,-
'shed. A furious gale of five days
duration has just ended, during
which time and again it seemed as
though utter destruction must over
take the shelter of the America.
Despite the adverse weather, how
ever. we have been able to complete
the necessary work prepmrator to the
ihilation of the balloon. Everything is
now IN readiness for imitation and
we intend starting that operation to-
morrow.
II we have no further missor-
tunes, and if the weather is reasons
ably favorable meanwhile, we should
be ready to start for the pole. about
August 10Th. We estimate that our
final preparations can be completed
In that period, provided we meet
with no more bad luck.
l am glad to be able to announce
that the gas apparatus works per-
fectly. Every thing else is in good
order.
1t has been an extraordinarily bad
July and the weather conditions
have been something quite out of
the ordinary. Tourist ships were un-
able to reach Spitzbergen last week
because of the winds and the mass
Ing together Of the ice.
The Prince of Monaco, in. his pri-
vate yacht, is reported to be fast in
the ice south Of Camp Wellman.
Walter Wellman.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1907-08-09
MEETS A TERRIBLE DEATH
Fred Scofcld Meets With Fatal Ac-
cidcnt mt His Saw Mill Five
Miles East of Custer.

One of the saddest and most hor-
rible accidents that has happened i'll
the Southern Hills for some time was
that which caused the death of Fred
G. Scofeld. The accident occurred
shortly before noon last Tuesday at
his saw mill five miles east of Gus
ter, and was caused by the explosion
of what is supposed to have been
a. defective boiler. The story
of the sad accident as learned from
Mr. Theodore Shoemaker are as fol-
lows Mr.. Scofeld and Mr.. Shoemak-
er were sitting on log in the rear
of the mill engaged in conversation
about matters pertaining to the
scaling of some logs. When Mr..
Scofeld arose to go to work in the
mill the explosion took place. He
was struck by the boiler and thrown
distance of about 12 feet across
the skidway, and instantly killed.
His head was nearly severed from
his body, his arms and shoulders
broken in sveral places, and other
parts of his body lacerated and
bruised. MI. Shoemaker was thrown
a distance of about twenty feet and
received painful bruises on his left
hand and arm and leg. Just how
he escaped from meeting the same
fate as Mr.. Scofeld is a mystery.
The engineer, Mr.. r. j. Turner, of
Pringle, and the younger Scofield,
Roy, both of whom were standing
near the boiler when the explosion
occurred, received but slight in
juries, the former two flesh wounds
on his head, and the latter a few
bruises on his leg. The boiler car
ried about 80 pounds Of steam at the
time of the explosion, and was car
ried a distance of about 1870 feet
The coroners jury returned a YER
dict TO the effect that Mr.. Scofield
had met his death by accident, and
that no blame attached to any one
of the employees of the mill
Chronicle.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1907-08-09
MORE HORSES IN MONTANA
Supply of Cattle and Sheep, How
ever. Shows Marked Decrease
Since Last Year,

Helena, Montana, Aug. T. Both
cattle and sheep have decreased in
numbers in this section since last
year and horses showed an increase,
according to the reports received by
the state board Of equalization from
the assessors of the different counties
Those who are in close touch with
the live stock situation ascribe the
smaller number Of cattle and sheep
to the contracted range as we'll as to
the high prices, causing owners to
ship their surplus stock
1t is not believed, however, that
the falling off will continue long.
Though a great influx of settlers in
to this state is rendering the handling
of big herds Of cattle and large
flocks of sheep more difficult and ex-
pensive, every settler will have more
or less cattle or sheep, which in the
long run will more than make up for
the temporary decrease in the supply
of such live stock.
In 1906 there we're 1888 horses
in the state valued at s5,S65,S35 and
for 1907 the lists show 1851 head
valued at s7,337,914.
The number OF cattle in the state
for the year 1906 was S1S,321 head
Of the value of $13,535,349, and for
1907 the boks show 772,241 head
valued at $12,445, ,936.
Assessors in 1906 returned 4,3O4,.
333 shep at a valuation of $685..
555, and for the year 1907 the re.
turns show 3,999,9O1, valued al
S12,040,077.
Total number Of horses and cattle
and sheep, in the state in 1906 repre-,
scented a value of $32,056,S39, and
for 1907 the value is fixed at $751;.
S23,927, showing the small loss Of
3S4,774 head in all classes of stock
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1907-08-09
Preacher Ware Wants a Rehearine

Attorneys for Rev. George G..
Ware. convicted of conspiracy to de-
fraud the government of extensive
tracts Of public land in Hooker and
Thomas counties, of Nebraska, are
preparing motion for rehearing
Of the case in the circuit court of ap-
peals.
Council for the government and
for Ware have received the printed
opinions from the circuit court of
appeals, affirming the conviction Of
Ware.
The majority opinion is written by
Judge Sanborn and concurred in by
Judge Hok
Judge Phillips concurs in all of
the opinion "save in respect in the
manner in which the trial court dealt
with the application of the statute of
limitations" and files a dissenting
opinion on that point.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1907-08-09
LOST IN THE BAD LANDS
Terrible Experience of Two Home.
seekers in Bad Lands Near
KadOka.

Two Iowa men, e. T. bradshaw,
aged SO, and John Turpin, aged 65,
had a thrilling adventure in the fa-
nous bad land region of western
South Dakota. and narrowly escaped
death by hunger and exposure.
They were searching for home
steads, and set out on foot from
the little town of Kadoka with the in
tention ow walking through to Dako-
ia City, another little frontier settle
mlent, and locating near there. Dur
ing the afternoon Of the day they set
out, the sky became overcast with
clouds. They were unable to see the
sun and lost their way,
In attempting to guide themselves
by some bad land mounds they wan
dered into the bad lands proper and
were unable to find their way out of
that strange region, which years ago
was referred to by Gen. w. S. Har-
ney, the veteran Indian fighter, as
hell with the fires burned out"
The two weary and alarmed men
finally reached deserted and par
TALLY demolished cabin, where they
took refuge. They remained through
out the night, with nothing but one
small bird they succeeded in shoot
ing. They saw some range cattle
grazing in TIL Vicinity, and in their
effort to escape death by starvation
they attempted to shoot one of them.
But the wild range cattle were SO
"skery" that it was found impossible
to get near enough to any of them to
shoot and kill them. Had they been
mounted it would have been an easy
matter to approach the animals
which are accustomed to seeing COW.
boys on horseback, but readily take
alarm when approached by any one
on foot
On the third day of their invol-
untary Imprisonment, the two old
men again made an effot to find theil
way out of the bad lands, and this
time they succeeded in finding a mar.
row path which ia the only means oi
exit from that part of the bad lands
Had they not discovered the patti
by the merest chance they would
have perished. After a weary Jour
ney they finally reached civilization
once more, more dead than alive
but thankful to have escaped will
their lives.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1907-08-09
RAPID CITY ATTY H0N0RED
Hon. A X. Gardner Receives Appoint
ment of General Attorneyship of
Northwestern in South Oak.

Northwestern in South Oak.
Another one of Rapid Citys res
idents has been signally honored and
placed in the front ranks of promi-
nent attorneys of the state. Wholly
unsolicited on his part, Attorney A.
X. Gardner, of the law firm of Buell.
& Gardner, has been rendered the
general attorneyship of the North
western railway system of South Da-
kota, and he has accepted the posi-
tion.
Attorney Gardner is recognized as
one of the best qualified lawyers of
the Hills. He is a graduate of the
Iowa State University and came to
this city in 1895. He has been in ac-
tive practice in the several courts
of the state since his residence here
and his marked ability has rapidly
forged his way into the front ranks
of the legal profession of the state.
1t gives us pleasure that our
worthy townsman should receive this
important appointment and we pre-
dict still better things for him in the
future.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1907-08-09
SNAKE STORY FROM KADOKA
Homestcadcr Near That Place Has
Thrilling Experience With
RattlcrS

S. S. Emerson, a shoemaker Of
Kadoka, one of the new towns on
the Chamberlain-Black Hills exten-
sion of the Chicago, Milwaukee &
st. Paul rallroad, had an interesting
experience with some rattlesnakes,
and during the adventure nearly lost
his life, as the result of being struck
by one of the reptiles.
Emerson has a homestead nine
teen miles west Of Kadoka, and while
at that place The amused himself
during idle moments in killing rat
tlesnakes, which had den on a
small knoll near his claim shanty.
The knoll is fairly dotted with holes
of the deadly reptiles. Emerson kill
ed number of the snakes and final
ly decided to go to his claim shanty
and prepare his supper.
While the meal was cooking he
again went out with the intention Of
Much to his surprise and alarm,
however he did not notice large
rattle snake which was concealed in
the gras until he had stepped upon
it. The snake did not like this
treatment and made it's presence
known to Emerson burying one of
its fangs in his right leg.
Emerson did not lose any time in
making his way to the home of a
neighbor homesteader who fortunate
ly for him, resided close by, where a
strong cord was tied both above and
below the spot where the fangs of
the snake had entered This prompt
act doubtless saved his life. Emer-
son was hurried to Kadoka where
medical aid was secured. No serious
results are expected, as the placing
of the cord above and below the
wound prevented the deadly poison
from spreading through his system
AS result of his experience, rat
tie snake hunting no longer is IA
vorite pastime with Emerson.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1907-08-09
GLOVER HAS WEAKENED,

DeadWood, S. d. Aug 5.-That
George w. Glover, only son Of Mrs.
Mary Baker Eddy, is about to settle
the famous case which he began
for an accounting of his mothers
wealth is currently believed here, and
not denied. Glover himself has
gone east, slipping quietly away be-
fore his change of heart became pub
lie.
Two weeks ago there appeared at
the Glover home in Lead, young
woman named Miss Thompson, of
Boston, being a former schoolmate
of Miss Mary Glover. daughter of
George w. Glover, also one of the
plaintiffs in the suit. Miss Thomson
was welcome. She lost little time in
making known her mission.
To Glover she showed a letter
written in the well-known hand writ
ing of Mrs. Eddy, and he decided
that she was sent as the leaders spee
cial messenger with this missfve
Glover read the letter and turned
pale.
did my mother write that?" he
exclaimed. Miss Thompson assured
him that she did. She said that Mrs.
Eddy had summoned her into her
presence and told her that she wish
ed to communicate with her son in
a matter that would insure his re-
ceivng it. She then, asked Mpas
Thompson to witness her writing the
letter, and gave it to her, requesting
that she take it personally to Glover.
Just what this letter contained is
not entirely known. Mrs. Eddy gently
chided her son by referring to him
as her "deluded boy" and declared
that since he had brought the suit
she was mpst willing to go into
court.
The receipt of the letter caused
Glover uneasiness. He had several
conferences with his local attorney.
Judge G. G. Bennett, and ceased CIV
ing public interviews in regard to
the case. Heretofore he has always
talked freely.
Miss Thompson, while here, at
tended the Christian Science church,
being a member of the faith. She
is said to be engaged in educational
work in Boston and is close friend
of Mrs. Eddy. She left here a few
days ago. Immediately afterwhrd
rumor of settlement was afioat.
Glover declined to talk on the SUBJ
ject and suddenly left here Thursday
| for New York and the east.
Judge Bennett, when seen today,
would not discuss the case except
to say that developments might be
expected shortly. Among some of
Glover's friends it is said that he Is
now afraid that unless speedy set
nement is reached he will not secure
the 100000 promised him by his
mother before the suit was begun.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1907-08-09
ROCKEFELLER IS HIT HARD
STANDARD OIL FINED s29, 900
Indiana Branch of Richest Corpora
.tion Known to History Assessed.
Maximum Penalty.

The heaviest fine in the world S
history-$29,24O, 1000 was imposed
Saturday on the Standard Oil COM
pany of Indiana, branch OF John u.
Rockefeller's great corporation.
The maximum fine of $4,000 on
each of 1,462 counts charging vlo-
lations of the federal laws govern
ing the accepting of railroad rebates
was assessed.
This vast sum of money is not 10
be paid without protest, however.
Attorneys for the oil corporation an
nounced their intention Of perfect
ing am appeal to the United States
Court of Appeals. Sixty days were
allowed for filing bill of exceptions.
From there it is announced the case
will go to the Federal Supreme court.
Judge Kenesaw M. Lands of the
United States distric court who in
flicted penalty did not stop with
imposition of the fine. He directed
attention to the studied insolence'
of the legal representatives of the
corporation to the court Of which he
was the representative and comment
ed forcefully upon it.
After denouncing the methods OF
the oil company, which he declared
incurred burdens upon every class OF
citizens and wounded society more
deeply than open depredations of
criminals, the jurist expressed regret
that only fine could be imposed
for violations of the law under which
the company was indicted.
While this regret was being voiced
1t was recalled that there are still
pending against the oil corporation
seven indictments like the one just
disposed of, containing 4,442 counts.
Should there be convictions on all
these counts there would be possible
additional fines or $SS,440, 900.
While occupants of the crowded
courtroom leaned forward in amaz-
m'ent at the drastic arrangement OF
the corporation and the gigantic pen
atty meted out to it, the jurist stir
red them anew.
Bending far forward over his desk
and waving his eyeglasses toward
the array of corporation attorneys
who were on their feet to protest
and make the first motions in the
legal battle to prevent the payment
of the unparalleled penalty Judge
Landis continued:
zone thing remains; it must moi
be assumed that in this jurisdiction
these laws may be ignored"
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1907-08-09
barrow is Oustcd by Miners.

Denver, Col, Aug. T. Attorney
Clarence S. barrow, who won a ver-
dict of not guilty for William D..
Haywood, in his trial for the alleged
murder Of former Governor Steunen-
berg, of Idaho, has been dismissed
from the service of the miners un-
ion, and will not appear as counsel
for the defense In the case og Geo.
A. Pettibone, on Oct. 1. In Darrow's
place as chief attorney of the organ
ization will appear the firm of Rich
ardson & Hawkins, of Denver, COM
posed of E. F. Richardson, who con-
Quoted the cross examination of wit
nesses in the Haywood trial, and H.
N. Hawkins, one of the shrewedest
criminal lawyers in the rocky noun
tain region.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1907-08-09
Hughitt Says Coast Line a Myth.

President Hughitt, of the North
western road, who was in Omaha
for few minutes Sunday, on his tour
Of inspection over the west, said that
the much-talkedof Northwestern
coast extension is but thing of con-
sideration. He declines to give out
any positive information concerning
it, not even admitting that such an
extension is even being projected.
In returning east after his three
months tour Mr.. Hughitt was ac-
companied by Vice President Card
ner and Whitman, General Superin-
tendent Braden, and General Manag-
er Walters of Omaha.
81 find that Nebraska is looking
better than ever, in fact better than
| expected, Notwithstanding the op-
tomistic comments ] heard before
crossed the state line is the way
Mr. Hughitt expresses himself.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1907-08-09
New Telephone Tolls for Rapid City.

The Nebraska Telephone Co., has
promulgated the following tolls for
their subscribers and public service
and the same became in effect Au-
gust 1st. The rates quoted are for
messages of three minutes duration
only, with charge of 5 cents extra
for each additional minute and 10
cents for each additional minute
when talking to Belle Fourche. st.
Ong, and Spearfish.
Following are the rates now in
force:
Belle Fourche, 40 cents.
Blackhawk, Is cents.
Custer, 25 cents.
Hill City, 25 cents.
Oreville, 20 cents.
Piedmont, Is cents.
Deadwood, 25 cents.
Rockerville, 5 cents.
st. Onge, 80 cents.
Sturgis, 20 cents.
Tilford, Is cents.
Galena, 20 cents.
keystone, Is cents.
Lead, 25 cents.
Spearfish, 35 cents.
Terravflle, 20 cents.
Terry. 25 cents.
Whitewood, 25 cents.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1907-08-09
INTERSTATE SHOOT
At RAPID CITY
Big Shoot at Rapid City August H.
Is. Celebrated Shots Will BE
Present.

A big Interstate shoot will be
neld in Rapid City on August IA and
Is under the auspices of the Rapid
City Gun club. The club has made
extensive preparations for this event
and promises all who attend royal
and program in the form of book
let has been issued by the club and
circulated freely over this and ad-
joining states and large attendance
is expected.
A number Of celebrated shots
have signified their intention to at
tend this meeting and some warm
contests will undoubtedly be shot off.
Among those who have secured apart
ments at the Harvey hotel and will
be present, are, C. B. Adams, of Iowa,
representing the U. M. G. Co.; MI.
Plank, the celebrated shot from Den
ver and II. G Taylor, champion shot
of South Dakota
All shooters of this and adjoin-
ing states are most cordially invited
to attend and everything possible will
be done to make it not only interest
ing for them, but pleasure as we'll,
For further particulars call on or
write President w. E. Brockett, or
Secretary Charles B. Hunt, both of
Rapid City.
Following is the program:
Forenoon, first day, Wednesday,
August 18th.
Event 30 blue rock targets, en-
trance $24O; added $1,000.
Event go blue rock targets, en-
trance $2.40; added $1,000.
Event 80 blue rock targets, en-
trance s2.4O; added $1,000.
Event 4-20 blue rock targets, en-
trance $2.40; added $1,000.
Afternoon first day, Wednesday,
August 14th.
Event 30 blue rock targets, en-
trance $2.40; added $1,000.
Event 2-20 blue rock targets, en-
trance $2.40; added $1,000.
Event $50 blue rock targets, en-
trance $2.40; added $1,000.
Event 40 blue rock targets, en-
trance $2.40; added $1,000.
Event $40 blue rock targets, en-
trance $2.40; added $1,000.
Event 6-25 blue rock targets, en-,
trance s2.4O, added G. H. Arland tro-
ply.
Forenoon, second day, Thursday
August 18th.
Event 30 blue rock targets, en-.
trance $2.4O; added $1,000.
Event 2-20 blue rock targets, en-.
trance $2.40; added $1,000.
! Event 80 blue rock targets, en-
trance $2.4O, added $1,000
Event 40 blue rock targets, en-
trance $2.40, added $1,000.
Event $40 blue rock targets, en-
trance $2.40, added $1,000.
Afternoon second day, Thursday
August 18th.
Event 1-2o blue rock targets, en-
trance s2.40, added $1,000.
Event 30 blue rock targets, en-
trance $2.40, added $1,000.
Event 80 blue rock targets, en-
trance $2.4O, added $1,000.
Event 40 blue rock targets, en-
trance $2.40, added $1,000.
Event $40 blue rock targets, en-
trance $2.4O, added $1,000.
Event go blue rock targets, en-
trance s2.4O, added Black Hills Tro
ply.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1907-08-09
Commercial Congress.

Governor Crawford has appointed
as delegates to the rans-Mississippi
Commercial congress to be held at
Muscogee, Oklahoma, November 49,
81, the following list: j. G. Eager,
Pierre; T. w. Dwight, Sioux Falls;
Frederick Hepperlee, Eureka; Adam
Scott. Hawarden; j. G. Laxson, Can
ton; E. G. Issenbuth, Redfield; Thos.
Reed, Arlington; Sigrad Hanger,
Yankton; Thos. Sweeney, Rapid City;
Ira Curtis, Aberdeen.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1907-08-09
A New Firm.

Tuesday evening Cecil Lane and
Jack Keliher departed for Gordon,
Nebraska, where they go to work on
a big ranch. These gentlemen are
not tenderfeet as a copy of their bus
mess card will show. Following is a
copy of one of their cards:
Cecil Lane Jack Keliher
LANE e KELIHER
Hot Air Distributors
Capital Stock 100000
All Spent
Not Married Out for Good Time
LET'S GET ACQUAINTED
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1907-08-09
Interesting News Items Cleaned from
Our Exchanges and Elsewhere.

The Grind Stone Bee says that the
Warren brothers drove a herd of
seventy milch cows through that
burg on the way to Lake Flat where
they intende to start a dairy farm.
This is move in the right direction.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1907-08-09

The report Of the bureau of vital
statistics for June shows the usual
birth rate and general increase in
population from natural causes in
the state. The births for the month
number $50, of which 431 we're fe-
males and 4S9 were males. The
death list Reached 324; the mar
riages number 40; divorces were
only 3S, and the naturalizations were
155.