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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-02-20
S. d. CAVE NATION
AL MONUMENT
Celebrated Cave in the Black
Hills Preserved by Gov
eminent Ownership

Washington, Feb. II. The pres
ident has just signed a proclamation
creating the Jewel Cave a national
monument, within the Black Hills
national forest, South Dakota. This
remarkable cave, which is located
thirteen miles west and south Of
Custer, the county seat of Custer
county, in a limestone formation, is
believed by biologists is to be an
extinct geyser channel. The nation
al monument will embrace an area
of 1880 acres.
This cave, which was explored as
as late as 1900. has been found TO
consist of q number of chambers,
connected narrow passages. with
numerous galleries, the wall of
which are encrusted with a magni-
ficent layer of calcite crystal. The
opening of the cave is situated in
He'll canyon, the walls of which are
high and PERCEPTIONS.
The surface of the county in
which the cave is located consists Of
a high-rolling, limestone plateau,
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Just A Worldly Sermon

Miller has been especially we'll
supplied with various kinds of amuse-
ments this week, and as the old adj
age goes. Pay your money and take
your choice" Only don't holler at
the other fellow if his choice don't
happen to coincide with yours.
Remember that it is mans and
woman's inalienable right to think
as he pleases on any subject under
the sun, and that the other fellow
may possibly be as near the right as
you are, at least there are two
sides to every question.
Anyhow, did it ever occur to you
that this problem of right and wrong
is a pretty personal one, n that
concerns your own soul and Your
conscience? The man or woman
who has not enough strength Of mind
TO decide a question for him or her
self. and then abide by that decision
is paying a poor sort of tribute to
his or her own mental powers.
We humans are rather prone to
take a stand on some subject and
then become fanatical enough to
forget that the fellow standing on
the other side of the fence is endow-
ed with the same power to think and
reason that we are. and that may
hap he has spent some little time
studying this question himself, and
has arrived at a conclusion that is as
near right in the sight of God and
man as that which we have reached.
The man or woman who sees only
one side of a question, be it moral,
ethical, or political, has a mental
horizon that is sadly in need of
broadening.
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Notice of Meeting of Cattle Owners

Notice is hereby given that there
will be a meeting of the cattle own
ers of Hand county to be held at the
Auditors Office IN the court house
at Miller, Hand County, South Da-
kota on the 29th of February 1908,
at two o'clock p. m. for the purpose
of choosing a cattle Inspector for
said county. 1t will be the duty of
the cattle owner present to elect a
cattle Inspector, said Inspector must
be a resident owner of cattle in said
county and actively engaged in said
business, and shall be possessed Of a
reasonable knowledge of common
disease of cattle so as to qualify him
to hold said position.
Person selected will hold his office
for term Of one year. 1lt2
w. E. Morrow, Go. Auditor.
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CHAPTER TX.

Alfred Scores for the Company.
Gloom filled the small office in Sac
ramento where the affairs of the Cen.
trail Pacific railroad were mapped and
ordered. The newspapers had ex-
plotted the organization of the San
Francisco & Washoe Railroad com
pany in scarehead, dispatch and edi-
torial.
Charles Croker, waiting alone,
glowered over the papers in vain
search for some grain of comfort.
Even the Sacramento Clarion, so long
their stanch supporter, was lately
lukewarm or silent. He remembered
the angry scorn of friends and relatives
when he sold his business, literally
threw his children's bread into the
nav Of the railroad. idiot" some
had said. mo, crazy, He should be
locked up and his property put in his
wife's hands," others had averred.
They were right" the depressed
nan thought this morning, as he re-
viewed the bitter struggle-the states
reluctant bond issue of a million and
q half. her effort to take back the
puny gift" and, when defeated in
that, her attempt to evade paying the
interest. Thirty miles to the east
The Four" had pushed their enter
prise with their own stout hearts and
purses, only to meet an im%pregnable
wall of resistance. Yet the two black
years of waiting had passed. battles
had been won, time and confidence
gained; and the long-silent hammers
We're again ringing their attack upon
rock and iron. Daylight had dawned
ever the eastern horizon.
And now this lightning stroke from
Nevada Would those hard headed
miners be so duped? Would they not
see the trick, the trap? Not see that
the beginning OF a second road would
wreck the chances of both? They
must see! The Central Pacific must
win!
Mr.. Croker ose quickly upon the
entrance of Mr.. Hopkins and the rail-
road president, glad for the Interrupt
ton of his unwelcome thoughts.
Tell me what on earth those fell
lows base their claim for government
aid on?" he asked before the others
were seated.
The San Francisco & Washoe COM
pany claim a shorter. more feasible
route than ours, and the certainty of
a speedy arrival at the state line.
Here is the way Vincent shows them
up. The governor opened a Carson
City paper that contained a half-page
pictorial map of the San Francisco &
Washoe railroad route. showing up it's
many weak points and the almost in
surmountable difficulties that con-
fronted ii.
did Vincent do that?" The superin-
tendent locked incredulous.
Yes; and more. | am in receipt of
Carson City and Virginia papers con-
tanning articles showing up the pre-
tensions of the San Francisco & Was
hoe company in telling sarcasm. and
by Inference placing our company in
most favorable light. But O can
read these at your leisure There's
great news in vincent's s~sttor,"
CONTINUED next week)
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vincent Tuesday. ] hate
Hush, Gideon! You shall not speak
SO! He's done you no harm. DO you
think you can make me love you by
abusing other menu"
He turned away, but she saw his
dark face cloud to blackness, his
hands open and close, his fingers set
deep into his palms. A vertical vein
in his forehead grew dark and full, a
sign she dreaded.
AT last his angry eyes fixed hers.
and he spoke sullenly. III 1t wasn't
for him you'd care for me. He has
stolen"
Stella interrupted him desperately.
Gideon, listen." She caught his arm,
and he felt her tremble. though her
look was fearless. Il know l shall
never love you as you should be-as /
must love the man / marry. You must
not expect-not hope for it. / know
what such love should be-know !
would rather live alone all my life
and see the man l loved pass once a
year on the street than marry any
other!"
Yes, that's right! But you'd want
to kill the woman who kept him from
you!"
mo. no. no! For she would be the
one he loved! Should I wish to make
him unhappy"
He started as If struck. He dropped
his head d~ejectcdly. Pity awoke as
danger seemed averted. Go back to
town, Gideon, please. I'm SO sorry!
Im-you know l wouldn't willingly
hurt you, don't you? Please co."
She stopped and lowered her lids
hat he might not see the trembling
tears. But he did not speak; and
presently she looked at him again, her
gaze draws by his silence. A tense
motionlessness held him, and she saw
a flame rise and CLEAN in his eyes.
Yes, Stella, / will go. But l shall
come again, another man-though I'll
have the same heart. Whatever it is
that gives a mar charm for a woman
that I'll find. And you shall grow up
very suddenly when next you see me.
lou SHdIl owe me-uO you near, SIel'
la? Don't think | shall fail-you shall
love mel"
With no goodbye he shot out of the
copse.
1t was Stella's first defeat. Be.
wildered, apprehensive, a lonely hour
she battled before she felt able to face
again the Argus-eyed little town.
AS she rose to go a piece of folded
paper caught her attention. She picked
1t mp and opened it to find a meaning.
less tumble of words written in a hand
she knew was not Gideon's. 1t must
be something belonging to Phineas.
Should she return Il to him? No. Ev-
identity it was of nc importance. She
would tea 1t up. Yet some secondary
impulse impelled her to put it in her
pocket; and when she was again at
the hotel, to lay it away among her
papers.
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about 5000 feet above sea level.
The area is almost entirely covered
by a forest of bull pine, a consider
able portion of which is merchant
able, while the remainder consists of
a vigorous young growth.
The Jewel Cave national monu-
ment will now be given permanent
protection by virtue of the act of
June 5, 1906, which provides that
objects OF scientific interest may be
declared national monuments if such
action is deemed necessary for their
preservation and protection.
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Dancing Party

The Norris Harp Orchestra made
their second appearance in the city
Tuesday evening, and as on a previ-
occasion. delighted the lovers of
good music with their eX~cellently
played selections. The orchestra
consists Of only three pieces, harp,
violin and drums, but is n of the
best dance orchestras that has ever
played in the city. A large crowd
of dancers were present, and all
pronounced the party II of the
pleasantest of the season.
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Bloomington, III. Feb. Sth.

Editor Press:
Dear Sir. i have noticed several
items in the Chicago Inter Ocean re-
garding the weather in So. Oak.
There are several reasons for the
people of this state not to believe
you. LIST they are jealous. Ind they
are non believers, Bird they + sell
fish, 4th they are superstitious, and
9Th they are like the old saying is,
I'VE are from Missouri We had
a blizzard here on Feb. LIST that has
S. Oak. skinned two TO one, 2 below
zero, the wind blowing about 40
miles an hour with fine snow. Of
course that was in this state SO it
was alright had that been in Oak.
it would have been something awful.
Perhaps it would be a good plan to
make up a subscription for the edit
or Of the Inter Ocean and have him
come up and investigate.
Your Friend
f. j. Hellmuth.
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CONTINUED from last week.

AS soon as she could, Stella wrote
hastily to Alfred, telling him of the
coming OF Phineas and his astounding
news. She asked Sally b. to hand the
letter to the driver as a special con-.
mission and set out through the back
door for a walk before lesson time,
hoping to recover tranquility.
She took the little path skirting a
winter rivulet back OF the town, and
came soon to a clump OF pines a little
way up the sunny hillside. She was
quite In view from the short street
until hidden by a thicket OF laurel
and holly hugging close about the
taller pines. Though a scant half.
mile from the hotel the small nook
was away from all paths and had
proved a safe retreat.
To-day Stella's grateful solitude was
short-lived. Quick steps had followed
hers; the twigs parted and Phineas
stood before her.
Stella's intuition was unerring, but
her caution was unframed. She did
not attempt to conceal her opinion of
him. Mr.. C~adwallader!" she cried,
starting up. Il thought you went
away by the stage"
Il didn't, you see. I'm here instead
He bowed ~deferentially. How could
go without a word with you, the belle
Of the village? Won't You sit down
again. He waved his hand toward
the rock from which she had risen, but
kept his place near the entrance.
Thank you, Mr.. Cadwallader. Please
excuse me; / must hurry back" She
took a step forward, but he did not
offer to give her egress.
What's your hurry, Miss Stella?
You are a lovely dryad here at your
shrine, and pretty girls. to say nothing
of dryads, are too few in my busy life.
You surely won't be so cruel as 10
leave me without a word?"
His manner was as respectful as he
could make 1t. Still, Stella knew he
made conquests merely to brag Of
them. It's time for Miss Viola's les
sons, and / must CO. she said with de-.
cision.
He did not move. "vi's lessons don't
begin till two; Sally B, said SO. It's
lis now; time enough for a little
talk, isn't there? I've something i'm
portant to say to you" Phineas gazed
at her boldly, expecting to see a flush
of a~pprehensive color sweep her face.
Her calmness only spurred him the
more.
Stella's ayes we're fixed on the op-
posite Interest, and she lifted her
hand thoughtlessly to her hair While
searching for an excuse to go that
would be effective. The motion freed
a handkerchief tucked in her belt, and
1t futtered to the ground unseen by
her.
Phineas furtively reached for 1t, ex-
amined it, noted the embroidered
Stella" in the corner and thrust it in
his pocket. Yes, look to your hair,
California Berenice; ii is quite bril-
liant enough to make stars OF" he said
impressively.
"Mr. Cadwallader, ! cannot accept
nor parry your e~xtrayagant compli-
ments as q city girl would. Surely you
can't be interested in the simple
things ! can say. Please let me go"
Once again she moved as If to pass
him.
"A beautiful woman doesn't need TO
say things to be interesting. You
haven't asked what 1t is | wished to
say"
Did you expect me to ask"
Most girls would. That's where
you are the more attractive. Sit down
here and well talk it over. I'll make
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you comfortable." He reached for
some or the overharging boughs, IN
tending TO place them on the rock
seat. The movement took him a pace
from the opening.
Really, Mr.. Cadwallader, I'm sure
you could tell me as well at the hotel.
Good afternoon" She started toward
the low. thorny opening.
He was after her with the spring of
4 cat. No. you don't, my beauty.
II you won't stay and talk, you shall
give me a proper farewell"
The inequality OF the ground availed
him; and before she could divine his
intention he threw his arm around
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-02-20

Warren Hurst returned this week
from Roberts, Ill.,, where he was
called by the death of his sister,
Miss Helen Hurst, formerly of Wes-
sington. Miss Hurst died of con-
sumption, contracted while she was
trained nurse on Catalina Island.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-03-12
UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL
CASE APPEALED TO
THE SUPREME COURT

Pierre, S. D., March 7.-An appeal
to the supreme court is the sequel to
one, of the most unique educational
cases ever occurring in his state.
Some time ago County Sup%erintend-
ent o. II. Jones, of Roberts county,
took a distinct dislike to a bright young
teacher, H. l.. Priest. One clash in the
management of schools was followed
by other clashes on other subjects vital
to school affairs, until there was an evil
dent open breach between the two
p~edagogues. There followed the revo-
cation of Mr.. Priests certificate his
right to teach. the grounds for this
procedure On the part of the county
superintendent being, Failure TO at
tend educational meetings. dishonesty
in conducting examinations and in
fiuencing others in absence from meet
ings held in the district"
The last incident in the affair is an
appeal to the state superintendent for
reinstatement. The state superintend-
ent in turn handed the case over to
the supreme court. The hearing was
held today.
Murderer's Bible.
The state historical society has re-
ceived a relic of more than ordinary
value, in the way of a small bible
which belonged to Jas. Bell who was
hung at this place by a mob on thu
night of April 20, 1885. for the murder
has been kicked about the county court
house for almost a quarter Of a CEN
fury and was found by the clerk of
courts and deposited with the custodian
of the museum of the state department
TODAY.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-03-12
HOUSE famine ON
At GREGORY, S. D;
RENTS ARE HIGHER
One Room Shacks Bring $40
to SIS Per Month"; Town
Is Re-districted.

Gregory, Sd. March ll-Since Marci
[ immigration into this section has been
unusually heavy. One day last week
a special train containing emlgrahs
ears arrived and was all unloaded AT
Gregory.
All though the number of new build
tngs erected in Gregory during the lat
ter part of 1907 eclipsed all records, the
demand for buildings now seems to be
greater than ever before. In fact an
actual house anime" exists. With
the acute shortage of buildings rents
have gone soaring. Many families are
forced to pay $40 to SIS per month for
one room shackS.
There are many building lots which
could have Deer bought two years ago
For $40 or $50 that now with the cree
ion of a cheap building ave a monthly
rental value of more than the original
purchase price.
The high rents will undoubtedly slim
ulate building and indications are that
the building season of 1908 will be the
greatest In the history of Gregory. The
demand is acute for at least one more
large hotel, many business blocks and
innumerable new dwellings.
The city has recently been redistricted
so hat hereafter there will be five
wards and a corresponding number of
councilmen, instead of three.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-03-12
UNCLE SAM HAS
PLAN TO FINANCE
DITCH PROJECT
Will Throw Open l2,Ooo Acres
and Ask Settlers to Pay
Water Tax.

Belle I7ourche, S. D., March
II viii require six years more IN which
to complete the Belle Fourche prooect'
IL miles north of here, is the estimate
of the government engineers WHO are
now working out the details of a plan
whereby the government intends TO 90
the work itself and II come out ABOUT
even on the cost.
This plan embraces the throwing open
to the public some time this summer
II, 900 acre s of land lying on the south
side of the creek, for which the gov
ernnent will receive for the water
alone, $3.50 per acre per year. This
will bring in $42, 900 a year or about
$3.50, 600 during the six years. BY 1909,
1t is estimated that the land on the
north side of the creek will be ready
for the water and this will add $50, 600
more TO the governments revenue.
Little attention is being paid to the
talk of resumption by Orman G. Crook.
the contractors h went bankrupt a
couple of months ago here, as 1T is
figured that they were losing too heav-
lily TO hin of continuing the work and
the government engineers believe they
can successfully finish the work cheaper
than any other firm.
Alterations to Be Made.
A number of alterations in the work
already lone will have to be made be-
fore it will come up to the specifications
required, but this will not require more
han the present year. The whole
project is now about half completed
ana Orman e Crook had their work
just one-quarter through when the
crash anne
r. f. Walters. the engineer in charge,
will have entire supervision of the pro-
ject and the government will merely
sublet some contracts. 1t is estimated
that the remaining cost Of the project
for the six years work will be about
$500, 600, which can be covered with the
revenue from the land and water and
other sources now counted as assets
for the government.
1t is probable that the engineers will
start the work again within mother six
or eight weeks as the mild winter has
left the round in good shape
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-03-12
TRAIN SERVICE
TO MILES CITY
STARTS MARCH is
A~berdeen's PostoHice to Be Rat.
ed In First Glass Column
Land Comes High.

Aberdeen, S. D.. March 9,-Passenger
train service between the Twin cities and
Miles City, Mont, will go into effect on
the M~ilwaukee's new coast extension, on
Sunday, March is. This is not an official
announcement but 1t Is none the less true
and public notice of the new service will
be made in a few days. Time cards are
now being prepared and directly they are
ready for distribution the announcement
will be made. The new train will be a
fast one bur not the flyer which is to he
put on when the road is completed to
Butte and, later on, to the coast.
Enters the First Glass.
When the new classification of post
offices, which is made after April l of each
year, goes into effect, Aberdeen's post Of
flee will be raised from second to first
class. The amoun of business necessary
to secure the first class rating is $40, 600
a year, exclusive OF the money order de-
partment. and this amount already has
been exceeded with another month still
to run.
Big Price for Land.
The highest price for farming land in
this vicinity was paid today for a quarter
section about half way between this city
and Bath. In a deed Of transfer the con-
sideratlon is given as SIC, 800. which
to more than $64.3 an acre.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-03-12
ORIGINAL INDIAN
NAMES FOR "
IN SOUTH DAKOTA
Or. McGiIIcuiddy,.Forme Gov
eminent Agent, Completes
Interesting Task.

Rapid City, S.. D., March T.
Through DR.. V. 7. McGillicuddy,
one of the first white men to en-
ter the Black Hills, and for many
years government agent at the
Pine Ridge agency has been secured
the original Indian names in the Sioux
tongue. for many of the prominent
landmarks about the Hills. DR.. Nc
Gillicuddy has compiled a list Of these
names, many Of which have been hith-
erto unknown and which will be used
for historical purposes.
Rapid creek was in 1875 known as
Mime LuZa; Spring creek, vanilla
Wakpala; the Black Hills, Paha Sapa;
Cheyenne river, Mime Waxte; Hot
Springs. Minnekahta; Whitewood,
Chasha; Bear Butte, one Of the best
the Devils Tower, Mato Tepee; Crow
Peak, Congo Paha; InVan Kaya, InyaR
Kaga Paha. On the top of this peak
DR.. McGillicuddy says he found carved
in 1876 the initials &c. A. c., IA" mean
ing General George A. Custer in 1874.
The famous Bad lands were known to
the Sioux early inhabitants as Makochi
Sica; the White river, Makiri-ta-Wak-
pa; the Missouri, Mime ShoZa, mean
ing muddy water; Lame Johnny creek
was Cha BoOZla.
Interesting Facts.
DR.. McGillicuddy gives some interest
ing facts on the early day expeditions
as well, he having come to the Hills
in 1874 with the Neton & Jenny expedi-
ton. He came again the following year
with Custer and was here in various
capacities until 1898 when he became
connected with the Mutual Life Insur-
ance company and went to the Pacific
ron q f@ al a. ~-- w..
cuddy refers to the lynching of Lame
Johnny near this city in 1882 by the
vigilantes. He had been arrested by
DR.. McGillicuddy on the reservation for
stealing ponies and was sent as a
United States prisoner to Rapid City.
The stage was waylaid on Burnt Wood
creek and the horse thief given a neck.
tie party"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-03-12
BITTER FIGHT ON
OVER COUNTY SEAT

Gregory, S. D., March IA merry
fight Is now being waged by the towns
of Herricl1 and Burke before the board
of commissioners of Gregory county.
who have been in session at Fairfax for
several weeks for the purpose of deter
mining whether either of the towns of
Herrick or Burke has a majority of the
voters on it's petition for the removal
of the county seat from Fairfax. 1t is
believed, however, hat this preliminary
fight before the county board is Just
an opener in the county seat contest.
If either Herrick or Burke is placed
upon the ballot it Is believed that the
people Of Fairfax will put up a game
fight to retain The county seat as they
are said to be firm believers in the
scriptural doctrine ito him that HATH
etc.
Thus far Fairfax has made no direct
move in the contest, but it is well
known that they intend to put up a
BIZ fight to win at the polls in No
Vember.