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The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-01
Fairburn Items.

Mr.. and Mrs. Rasmussen returned
home from Hot Springs Monday.
Mrs. c. r. Whiting came up from
Long Pine Thursday, the 23rd, and
went down on her homestead ten
miles southeast of town, where she
will make her home this summer.
Mr.. Whiting left Long Pine Wednes-
day, for Chicago, where he takes the
engineers examination.
Justin Brewer left here Thursday
for Adah, Ohio, after short visit
with his nephew, Alex Brewer and
family.
Miss Nettie Westover went to Her
mosa Saturday returning the same
day.
Lou Dounan shipped a carload Of
hay to Custer this week and Phil
Nordstrom sent one to Hill City.
Mr.. e. H. Meason has engaged to
work for Mr.. Alex Brewer this COM
ing summer.
l.. H. Sprague gave musical en-
tertainment Saturday evening. Only
few were out as it was very windy
night
Mr.. and Mrs. Rasmussen went to
Hot Springs Saturday on the passen-
enger.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-01
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MYSTERY CLEARED UP.
killing of Fish in Spcartish Cree

killing of Fish in Spc;,rtish Creek
Caused by Destruction of Dam.
Some time ago considerable feeling
was stirred up over finding num-
Der OF dead fish in Speartish creek,
and the matter was thoroughly in
vestigated, owing to its seriousness
and the cause of the trouble is told
in yesterdays Pioneer Times:
The discovery was made yester
day that it was not tie tailings from
the Reliance Mining companys mill
on Annie creek that We're responsible
for the killing of the fish in Spear
fish creek. The officials Of the Min
ing company and the game warden
who made a careful examination
of their dam, have all along held
that 1t was Impossible for the sluic-
lngs from their plant to escape
through or over the dam, although
they did admit the possibilities of
tailings which had accumulated on
the banks of the Annie creek before
building the dam, being washed
down by the recent heavy rains.
The discovery made yesterday,
however relieves the Reliance people
from even any responsibility through
this latter contingency. 1t is now
positively known that the tailings
did not come directly or Indirectly
from the Reliance ground, but from
the old dam of the Spearfish Mining
company, whose mill was burned to
the ground several months ago. The
Spearlish company's dam was built
while the cyanide mill was in o. :
GRAFTON and was we'll constructed
affair. Under ordinary circumstances
1t should have lasted for years and
no ordinary flood could have driven
the talings from behind It,
The place where the tailings es-
scaped from this dam has been found
and 1t is stated as a positive fact,
that dynamite was deliberately used
to destroy its effectiveness as a bar
rler against the escape of taiings,
and it is believed that thedynamit-
Ing was done by some miscreant for
the purpose of killing the fish and
causing trouble to innocent parties.
The Burlington railroad men who
brought the dead fish, eighty-seven
In number, to Deadwood, state that
the mass of tailings came down the
creek with wave that indicated that
large body of water had broken,
loose some place up above, and it
was below the point where the tail
ings appeared that the dead fish were
found. The point at which the tail
ings from the Spearfish mill reach
Speartsh creek is several miles be-
low the mouth of Annie Creek and
no dead fish were found between
those two points. The officials of
the Reliance Company feel greatly
relieved over this discovery as they
have made every effort at large
expense, to protect the fish Of Spear
fish creek, and they are pleased that
their work has not been in vain.
1t is not thought that there will be
much difficulty experienced in re-
pairing the dam SO as to prevent the
escape of tailings in the future.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-01
MORE CANDIDATES
IN COUNTY RAGE
THREE MEN OUT FOR SHERIFF.
TWO WANT TO BE STATES
ATTORNEY.
George Flaw monty Candidate for
County Treasurer Up To
Date.

The frosty weather may have been
bad for early garden produce and
fruit trees but it didn't phase the
candidate crop for a minute; in fact
the weather seemed to have an op-
posite effect. in bracing up several
additional prospective Office seekers
to get out and hustle for place on
the county or state ticket.
SO far the position of Sheriff in
Pennington county seems to be the
position most sought after. Threee
republicans, Tom Hewett. the present
deputy sheriff, II. e. Palmer, of Hill
City. and Rig Hat" Clark, and one
democrat. ]. P. MclGlroy, Jr., are out
for the job now held by Gene Bangs
Attorneys George Williams and II.
y. Edwards. have announced their
intention of making the race for
the republican nomination for states
attorney. Up to date the democratic
forces have not put up a candidate
for theoilice
+. e. Harter and o. II. Klein are
oGt for the county authorship, both
seeking the republican nomination.
The Offices OF county treasurer and
register CT deeds, each have one man
seeking to fill them up to the pres
ent time, George Flavin, deputy
treasurer, desires to become full
fleGged handler of the county funds
and John HALEY wishes to become
register OF deeds.
Representative Joseph Hare, of
Keystone. is the only man to an
nounce his candidacy for the state
senator's job. and no one has pub
licly put in bid for the honor of
representing Pennington county in
the lower house Of the state legisla-
ture, so prospective candidates will
please take note that nominations
close May 8, and accordingly get a
move on
Attorney Geo. f. Schradcr is now
a self avowed candidate for the lieu
tenant governorship Of the state. On
the strength of his excellent record in
public positions, to which he has
been elected in the past, Mr.. Schra-
der is a strong contender, and in the
event OF his election would make the
state a capable and energetic official
j. NJ. Matthias has decided to en-
ter the contest for clerk of courts
and already goodly number have
attached their names IN hic nop,ip
ating petition. From now on until
the last day of grace, other candi-
dates will no doubt step out in the
limelight and the indications are
for real live, but withal a friendly
fight at the June primaries.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-01
GAVE FINE PERFORMANCE.
Miss Conrtcnay Morgan in "Thc Wo'
man of Mystery" Scores Dis
tinct Success.

The exceedingly small audience
that greeted Miss Vourtnay Morgan
and her company Tuesday evening
did not hinder them in the least IN
presenting one of the best shows
it has been the fortune of this town
to enjoy for many moons.
The company contains some indi-
vidnals whose artistic ability would
grace any stage.
Especially is this true in speaking
of Miss Morgan, who takes the lead
ing role in the character of Ayesha,
a part demanding all the skill and in
genuity of the actress and the hearty
applause that greeted her efforts was
sufficient proof of her successful ac-
complishment of the difficult task.
MIR. Trays Interpretation of Mon
sieur Morell was fawless and stamp
ed him a thespian of superior at
tainments. Mr.. Morgan, as Mon
slenr lie Cour, the easily swayed
father was good and thus the entire
company might be commended, for
they were all equal to the occasion
and no one who saw the drama will
hesitate a moment in praising Miss
Morgan and her excellent support.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-01
CIRCUIT COURT
IS IN SESSION
CALENDAR CALLED MONDAY
ONE HUNDRED CASES AWAIT.
ING DISPOSAL.
DolO Du Fran Freed from Charge Of
Conducting Disorderly House
On Cony Island.

G rcuit court opened Monday
mir g and the long list of cases
Ep for trial before this, the belated
March term are now being
disposed of as rapidly as possible.
" cne hundred cases are on the
calon lar, which means a long ses-
iion unless matters are expedited.
Monday was given over to calendar
calls. the first trial before Judge
Niece not taking place until Tuesday
ncrn;ng, when the case of the Pio-
nCsr Press Co., VS.. j. B. Gossage was
'eard. Th etaking OF testimony oc-
'upied the greater part OF the day,
." verdict finally favoring the Pio-
'tah Press Co., who were awarded
10minnl damages in the sum OF one
iJ!lar, but had to shoulder the costs
Tae next case on the docket was
hat of the state against Joe Quadd,
30 faced burglary charge, the spe-
ii C instance being the purloining Of
certain articles from Matteson's
'rng store. Attorney M. w. Tilden
appeared for the defense and sue
Teiel in obtaining verdict of ac-
1a}t'al for his client, by proving to
re jurors satisfaction that the state
allied to connect Quadd with the
'heft and subsequent finding OF the
merchandise underneath the North
Western freight house.
The jury was out until midnighton
on the case, but this it appears was
mainly on account Of a lone juryman
who refused to be persuaded sooner.
The case Of the state VS.. Dora Du
Fran, charged with conducting
house Of Ill fame, known colloquially
as "Coney Island" occupied yester-
days entire session.
States Attorney Wood was on the
firing line for the prosecution and
Attorneys Frank Bangs and A. X.
Gardner took care of the defendants
interests. Evidence was offered by
the state with the purpose OF estab-
fishing the identity of the accused as
the proprietor of the place, Revs.
Royse, Upton, Sheldon, George
Mentch, DR.. OlHara, Prof. j. L. Nc
Learie and several others testified re-
gardng the resort and it's reputed
character.
The defense rested without putting
witness on the stand, evidently de-
pending on the inability of the state
to make a case.
The evidence was all in and the ar
guments made shortly after three
O'Clock, and the jury was given the
task OIL deciding whether or not the
accused was the keeper of bawdy
house.
After short deliberation a YER
dict OF not guilty was returned and
thus Coney Island, with its doubt
ful reputation is saved to the city for
while longer at least.
Court will convene at nine o'clock
this morning to listen to the evidence
in the Barker case The defendant
was bound over to the district court
a short time ago, charged with con-
ducting retail liquor business un-
der certain conditions which consti-
tute violation of the law.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-01
TEAM STARTS TODAY.
Miners Baseball Squad or For
Mitchell and Other Eastern

The School of Mines baseball
team has it bats packed and tickets
purchased, and are already to leave
today on the eastern invasion which
Will occupy their attention until the
eleventh of May, when the boys will
nave closed the first trip taken by a
baseball team representing the school
for several years.
All the players are in fine shape
and expect to make their opponents
go some. The practice games have
developed the squad very nicely and
continuance of the fine work is be-
lleved by the rooters to be all that
is necessary to bring the miners
home victorious aggregation.
The schedule for the trip as ar
ranged by manager Coolidge is as
follows:
May 2, Mitchell University.
May 4, Morningside, Sioux City.
May 5, Morningside, Sioux City.
MAY 6. State University, Ver-
million.
May Z, State University, Ver-
million.
May s, Yankton.
May 8, Mitchell University, Mitch
ell
The men selected to make the trip
are, Overpeck (Capt), Behrens, Sa-
vile, Jeffries, Sparkling, Boland,,
Willard, Jones.
Prof Coolbaugh will accompany
the team as a representative of the
faculty.
The team was rendered recep-
ton by the Triangle club last night
in the Y. M. c. A. rooms. A Jolly
crowd gathered to give the boys a
hearty farewell and the occasion was
enjoyed by everyone.
A game arranged between the SOL
diers at Fort Meade and the Miners
had to be called off last Saturday
owing to the unfavorable wealth er
conditions.
All the dates on the schedule IN
TO the time school closes have been
filled and the silver and gold sup
porters are looking forward to a
successful season.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-01
WILL VISIT BELLE FOURCHE.
james Rudolph Garfield, Secretary
or Interior to Inspect the Big
Ditch

\ no less notable parsonage than
James Garfield, Secretary of the In
terior, is coming to South Dakota.
He is to visit the Big Belle Fourche
irrigation project according to the
following in the Belle Fourche Bee.
In response to an invitation from
the Commercial club and the Belle
Eourche water users association,
Secretary of the Interior, James Ru-
dolph Garfield will come to Belle
Fourche this summer to inspect the
work being done at this place by the
government. The Commercial club
and Water Users association took
the matter up in the first place, writ
ing to Mr.. Garfield and also to Gov
ernor Crawford and the South Da-
kota senators at Washington. Reply
ing to the invitation, Mr.. Garfield
said:
intend to visit the Belle
Fourche project this summer and am
pleased to accept your cordial invi-
tation. AS soon as my plans are
uelihlle | VIII advise you the exact
time ] can go. Assuring you of my
appreciation of your letter, | am,
Yours very truly,
James Rudolps Garfield.
Mr. Garfield at the present time is
occupying great deal of attention in
the public eye for number of rea-
sons. He has made wonderful prog
ress in a:airs of state, and while yet
comparatively young man has sue
ceeded in stirring up the meat in
speation, causing the packers to stay
awake of nights wondering what he
would do next; instituted some rad
iea} changes in the department of the
interior. and other reforms which
have brought him before the public.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-01
BUSINESS MEN
HOLD MEETING
EXPERIMENTAL FARM TO BE
STARTED AT ONCE NEAR
RAPI deity.
Club Is Working Hard to Secure Re-
moval of Big Maunfactuory to
Rapid City.

A rousing meeting of the Rapid
City Business Mems club was held in
the club rooms Monday evening, and
several important items of business
We're taken up.
matter of more than ordinary
moment, which was discussed at
some length was the proposed remov-
al of large manufacturing concern
with its entire plant to this city.
So far the proposition has been han
died without making a great deal
of noise over it, although the con-
in the west and employees a small
army of workmen. Satisfactory
progress is reported and the chances
of Rapid landing the plant are good
|. II. Chase was appointed chair
man OF committee which will have
charge of the proposed experimental
farm where he Campbell system of
soil culture can be thoroughly tested.
Funds are being raised to carry the
project through. A five year lease
on plat of ground close othc
city has been secured and the neces-
sary machines are TO arrive before
long.
Arrangements have been entered
into by the club looking forward to
obtaining the services of George lr-
wing, Of Chicago, whose speciality is
making addresses on town building
and boosting.
The club will assist in the Decor
alton Day exercises this year. To
this end a committee, consisting of
A. *. Thomas, Ethan Allen and j. C.
Blyman were appointed to cooperate
with Harney Post in arranging for
ceremonies appropriate to the day.
A communication from Chicago
parties was received and noted in
which Rapid City was invited to join
in an advertising scheme consisting
of supplying a touring car, that is to
make a trip from Chicago to Gold
field, Nevada with placards and lit
eratur edesciibing the Gate City. to
be distributed from the auto en-
route.
More definite information regard
ing the scheme has been requested.
The need of an observation and
buffet car between Huron and this
city has been called to the attention
OF President Hughitt, of the North
Western line in a petition sent to
that official this week.
Permission has Leen granted the
ladies of the city to hold an art ex-
hibit in the rooms of the club from
May 13 to 16. The exhibit will be
under the direction of the various
women's organizations of the town.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-01
RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA MAY l. 1908

of Aldermen Dodge and Mccarthy
was appointed by the mayor to &c
over the election returns and upon
hearing their report the following
gentlemen were declared duly elected
to serve in the positions named:
Mayor, c. l.. Wood.
City Treasurer, Jacob Morris.
City Assessor, Edward Lynch.
Police Justice, Howard Worth.
City Justice. f. F. Joy.
Alderman, First ward, long term,
Edward Allen.
Alderman. First ward. short term
Max Babue
Alderman, Second ward, C. NJ. Dill
ger.
Alderman, Third ward, long term.
John Conway.
Alderman, Third ward, short term,
]. j. Mcnamara.
Alderman, Fourth Ward, c. Thom-
son.
The question of licensing the re-
failing of liquor was decided in the
Affirmative
TO reimburse the company, a
warrant was ordered drawn in favor
of Mcconnell & Sampson, for some
sewer pipe, appropriated by the ,city,
whose cost was estimated to be
$297.93
Mayor Emrick brought the con-
dition of the reservoir on Hangman's
hill to the attention of the council,
which, however, seemed inclined to
let the incoming city fathers handle
the matter and the meeting was
therefore adjourned without taking
any action in the matter.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-01
CITY COUNCIL.
Election Returns Canvasscd-Results
AS Announced Last Week Re-
main IInchanTed

A special meeting of the city
council was held Monday evening to
verify the election returns and to at
tend to few stray bits of business
requiring attention.
Mayor Emrick was in the chair
and all aldermen were present for
roll call.
Before proceeding to canvass the
election returns, the minutes of the
preceding meeting were read by the
auditor, and approved without com
ment
Bills covering the various items of
expense incurred on account of the
election were approved and warrants
ordered drawn to pay them.
In addition to the bills above men
toned. the account of H. Engler,
for services rendered the city as a
small pox guard, was ordered paid
J A canvassing committee consisting
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-01

rate on city drop letters will be
two cents instead of one, as at pres
ent.
You will find your carriers bright,
courteous and business like young
men, who are anxious to please and
We ask the cooperation and assis-
tance Of the public while installing
the system to the end that the SER
vice be perfected as quickly as pos
sible. We propose to give you as
good service as can be found any
where in America, with the limited
means at our disposal. Any crit-
cisms, or suggestions will be gladly
received, tending to improvement.
Respectfully,
James Barber, r. NJ.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-01
NEWSPAPER MEN COMING.
South Dakota Association to Rendcz-
YOuS Here in IuIx

vOus Here in July.
Rapid City has proved its superior
ity as the central point of western
South Dakota once more, for last
week it was decided by the news
paper men of South Dakota that
Rapid City would be an excellent
place to rendeZvouse, prior to start
ing on the excursion through the
Hills, planned by the association to
take place in July.
"A meeting was recently held and
Rapid City officially designated as
the meeting place of the pencil push
ers. They are due here the latter
part of July and the excursion
will probably cover period of from
ten days to two weeks.
Another gathering is scheduled
for this city. The State Congrega-
tional society is the guest of the local
parish from June 18 to 21.
The annual convention was to have
been held here last year but the
railroads were not completed in time
necesitating the postponement until
this year. Rev .Holbrook and other
pastors of the Congregational denom-
ination are working out the details
Of the meeting and hope to make II
one OF the most successful in the
history of the association.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-01
WaSta WhiSncrings.

Putting in crops is the order of
the day
The recent rains have caused the
grass to grow very rapidly.
Quite number of settlers are on
their way to White Owl.
The dance given by Mr. and Mrs.
Ross Hackett was we'll attended.
Wasta baseball boys must brush
up some if they intend playing ball,
for playing without practice does not
count. Get together boys, and prac-
tice
At meeting of the baseball men
held last week, Leo Nokes was elect
ed captain.
Remember the dance at Morris
new opera house May l, 1908. Rapid
City music. Everybody come; a
good time assured
The new Morris & Hackett build
Ing is running IN full blast. Mr..
Morris handles a general store and
implement busiess; also a dance hall
in the second story.
The Hackett boys have a restau-
rant and meat market George Kin
zler runs pool hall in the second
story.
Still our town grows. Cottle has
built machine shed adjoining his
store. Its dimensions are 5Ox9O.
The Calumet hotel is completed
and in operation
Ed Morris has under construction
a machine shed.
new bank building is the next
thing on the program.
Hackett Bros are prepared to buy
and sell meat. Give them call.
The Kettledrum was entertained
by Mrs. R. H. Wheeler. A triple
tie for the pin occurred. Mrs. Bald.
win finally securing the honor from
Mrs. Richards and Mrs Jackson. Miss
Carrie Cliff was the best player
among the invited guests. Refresh
ments were serveo Mrs. j. L.Burkt
| is to entertain the club next week.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-01
CONTINUES TO PLEASE.
Moving Pictures at Olympic Meet
With Popular Approval.

Artistic films representing upto-
date subjects, good singing in con-
nection with the illustrated song
feature, all tend to place the Olympic
pic theatre on St. Joe Street high
in the estimation of a pleasure seek
ing public. Frequent changes of
program have helped draw the
crowds also, and the amusement
seeker is always sure to find some
thing interesting. The shows are
worth every bit of the nominal ad-
mission fee charged. ten cents,
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-01

DR.. F. w. Minty returned from
Vivian last week, bringing with him
his father who sustained serious in
juries as the result of runaway.
Rev. Minty will remain in Rapid
City until he has entirely recuper-
ated.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-01

Wnen you are told that
Rapid City has a boom with
mushroom attachment, deny
1t and insist that it's just =.
natural, normal growth Pat
that has begun to sit u, and
notice-thats all.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-01

II you've been a knocker
come out of 1t. Swear on
ana Join the boosters. It will
nelp some II you subscribe
LOT Ihe Union. It's saying
Things for Rapid City once
week. $1.50 the year.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-04

Carpeting, made extra heavy,
neatly fringed; d Monday only
special for 36x72-inch rugs, each
$19S.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-04

, Box calf. vici kid and patent leather
shoes and oxfords; Goodyear welted
soies; blucher and lace styles. Regular
So and $3.50 values; sale price Monday,
pair $240.