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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-06-24
FROM WYOMING
TO THE DAKOTAS
A. Decker Tells of Country and
it's industries and of Some of
the Cities.

Deadwood, S. D., June 16, 1909.
Mr.. A. L. Fontaine,
Ny Dear Sir: On our trip from
Caspar, Wyoming, to Deadwood, IN
the Black Hills, a distance Of $50
miles, we saw but little farming
country, but everywhere there was
large bands of stock; sheep mostly
through Wyoming, and cattle through
western Nebraska and Dakota.
Most people think of Deadwood as
mining town, and as the commercial
center of the Black Hills. 1t is
neither; Deadwood is a town of 5000,
located in a narrow canyon about
three blocks wide, and a mile long,
with walls on either side 600 to 500
feet high. If there should ever be
a demand for DeadWood to expand, it
would be a serious matter, as every
available space for building purposes
is occupied Deadwood has a $3.50, 900
Government Building, 100000 Court
House, 100000 hotel, and an $4,000
Opera House. The people are re-
fined, sociable and cultured. The
city is well governed, and no rowdy
element is visible to the stranger.
Lead, a city of 10000, is three
miles from DeadWood, and 900 feet
higher, having an elevation of $500
feet. This is strictly mining town,
where the Homestake Mine is locat-
ed, the largest gold mine in the
world, employing over 5000 men. This
city, too, is located in a narrow
canyon, and the mines extend under
and around the city. They use 1900
men under ground at depth from
1000 to 1900 feet, and have so miles
of underground railroad. Their mo-
tive power is compressed air. They
mine and work about 5000 tons of
quartz a day; 1000 stamps, or ham
mers, are used to crush the ore,
weighing 1000 pounds each, and strik-
ing 100 times a minute. T here is
much of interest in and around this
mine. Most of the miners are for
eigners, and receive from $500 to
$500 a day, but it is a hard life.
Of the million and a half deposit
in the First National Bank of Lead,
one million of it represents the say
ings of the miners. There are %
saloons in the city; yet it is one
of the best governed towns I ever
saw.
The Black Hills, in a small way, is
something like Yellowstone Park; the
scenery is grand 1t is a rough and
rugged country, but no part of it
around Lead or Deadwood is at
tractive as q permanent home; yet
as summer resort it is fine through
July, August and part of September.
We required steam in our room
nearly every day while in the hills,
and | found it necessary to keep in
close touch with a winter overcoat
nearly every day. The Black Hills
proper extend about 100 miles north
and south, and 60 east and west.
The streams are very rapid and
clear, and we'll stocked with mount
ain trout. As a mining proposition,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-06-24
SPRING CREEK

Mrs. Laura Hedder and little son
who had been visiting her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Haven, returned to her
home last week.
Lena REESE is working for Mrs
Bertha Thurber.
Mrs. Hattie Lawson, who has been
very i'll, does not seem to be i'm
proving as her friends would like to
have her.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-06-24
Weak Kidneys

Weak Kidneys surely point to weak kidney
Nerves. The Kidneys. like the Heart, and the
Stomach, find their weakness not In the organ
and strengthen them. DR.. Shops Restorative Is
Q medicine specifically prepared to reach these
controlling nerves. To doctor the Kidneys alone.
well.
II your back aches or Is weak. II the urins
scalds or Is dark and strong. If you have symptoms
of Bri9hts or other distressing or dangerous kid
ney disease, try DR.. Shoop' Restorstivea month
Tablets or Louid-and see what 1t can and viii
do for you. Druggist recommend and sell
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-06-24

last Saturday from our hardware
man, Mr.. Horn.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-02-18

dent ot the United States. respectively.
Vice President Fairbanks. occupying "a
seat on the right OF Speaker cannon.
presided. After announcing the pur-
pose OF the gathering. he unlocked the
wooden boxes containing the electoral
votes. extracting and opening them I'M
alphabetical order boy States AS the
votes OF each state were opened they
We're handed bog the Nice-President GO
the four tellers Senators Burrows
and Bailey and Representatives Hams
and Russell-whO proceeded TO count
them. The count concluded. the result
was announced 10 the presiding officer.
showing 32l electoral votes for Taft
and Sherman and l62 votes for Bryan
and Kern.
The President then inquired II
there is any protest against the vote
as announced. and there being none
he formally announced the election OF
Taft and Sherman. The joint session
was then ended.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-02-18
WOULD RETURN
The BOND MONEY
South Dakota Legislature Conscience
Stricken. Suggests Return 10 North
Carolina OF 80, S00 Won in
suit

RALEIGH. y. Special Con-
science-stricken. the South Dakota
Legislature has made inquiry OF the
North Carolina authorities as to pres
ent value OF ten bonds OF North Caro-
lima collected few years ago by suit
against this State with view Of re-
turning the money The sum involved
Is S27.S0 but owing 20 the Dakota
suit North Carolina had 20 pay Schaef-
CT & Co. OF New York. $4,000 for
some OF the same bonds They were
issued soon after the war between the
States by reconstruction Legislature.
State Treasurer Lacy has fOrW arded
10 DOane Robinson. OF the bureau Of
Legislative reference. a letter giving
the information desired. The Governor
OF North Carolina recently refused 10
ask for the return OF the money, on
the suggestion OF the Governor OF
South Dakota. but II the amount Is
voluntarily returned. the State oil
North Carolina viii gladly accept IL
The ten bonds were presented 10 South
/ Dakota with the understanding that
suit would be brought. so as 10 opeu
the way for the collection Of the largel
amount by certain New York holders
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-02-18
81, 100000 FOR A
LINCOLN MONUMENT

WASHINGTON Special.-One mil
lion two hundred and fifty thousand
dollars is appropriated for the cree
ton Of a monument In Washington
as a memorial 10 Abraham Lincoln.
By a bill introduced By Representative
Mccall Massachusetts.
4 commission OF seves Is created 20
prepare a general design for the mon
uraens and $4,000 Is provided fer the
expenses OF this commission. The
measure provides that the commission
shall consist Of chairmen 81 the Sen
ate and House Library Committees.
the Secretary Of War. the superinten-
dent 81 the Capitol Building. Daniel
s Burnham. 81 Evanston. III: Charles
r. 8cKim and John NJ. Carure. OF
New York
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-02-18
HEART CHANGED
ON WEDDING EVE

SUFFOLK. NA.-Special.- Changing
her mind on her wedding eve. after be-
ing engaged 10 we'd John Reed. Miss
Mamie Edwards. daughter of Chappie
Edwards. of Isle of Wight County.
eloped Wednesday night AT midnight
with Thomas Harris. a young farmer.
Her marriage 10 Reed was set for 3
O clock Thursday afternoon. the license
already being issued. After train trips
on two railroads. with a long cross
country drive at either end Harris and
Miss Edwards were married at Gates
Vile, y c.. thirty miles south OF SUI
folk
Harris some months ago was de-
serted by Miss May Atkins. also after
the nuptial permit had been bought.
who married another man. JOdie At
Kins Harris still keeps the license
as a souvenir. The only reason given
by the bride for her action Is that she
loved Harris better.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-02-18

Magistrate This affair looks 10 me
more like common dog tight than a
case OF assault and battery. You claim
that this man assaulted you. and that
YOU did not even try 10 defend yourself,
yet he bears the marks OF your teeth
IN three places How do you account
for that?
Plaintiff Well. IL was Jest like this.
lie hurt me SO when he was a-pOundin'
Of me. that / had ter have somethin'
ter bite on. or l couldn't a stood IL.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-02-18
CONGRESS COUNTS
ELECTORAL VOTE
Taft and sherman Are Declared Duly
Elected, the Count Showing s21 for
Taft and IS sfor Bryan.

WASHINGTON. ID. -Special.-The
two houses OF Congress met Ia joint
seasicn IN the hall OF the House OF
Representatives Feb. 10th 20 formally
rafify the election OF William II. TAFT.
OF Ohio. and James S. Sherman OF New
York. 20 be President and Vice-Presi-
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-02-18
EAT 600 HUMMING
BIRDS AT BANQUET.

ANPICO, Special.--A game
dealer OF Tampico has received an or
der from Harry J. Benson. Of San An
tonic. for $50 hummiHg birds. which
are 90 be served AZ a banquet 20 be
given IA that city. Humming birds
are plentiful IN this region, and fhe
order viii be filled easily.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-02-18

summing uP the results &c our taNesti-
Ention. would say thst ta quantity md
your various products. your quarry has.
Ia our Judgment. all the essential factors
Tor hiEhIs -ucccSSfuI production.
I;cspcctfuily submitted.
FltOEHLtNG a ROBERTSON.
Chemists and Economic Gtologl sts.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-02-18

Petersburg Va 81 1902
in President
OF the
1 Whoe>alng
quarrie
hcl,eveI know agoodgra I >ce
to the Quarre> but
quarries OF
thinking
QUANTITY have taken all the granite they
millions
thou
sand> o
suitable
I good
tho England
them ALI the famous
at
quantities that unlike Of
n produce
and sizes would
~ facilities believe granite
j. generally throughout
which
for purposes be-
trade
leave stockholders
power quality
or finishing and shipping.
congratulate and associates the possession OF this
wonderful property.
D. F. HAND.
for the Blue
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-02-18
LIE Cigarettes.

rs there any redeeming feature
about these tube gowns?"
Well" replied the trolley magnate
addressed. they pack we'll in a car.
Houston Chronicle.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-02-18

work o. permanent and improved lizh-
says shall hare been tulit through out
The state.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-02-18

Oo0 automobiles iu Virginia and
these. with others that come into the
State. would give au annual revenue of
about $4,000.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-02-18
Tax on All Vehicles

N-At le proposed a tax upon al We
hlcles Boo Virginia ON the scale OF 80
cents FOR siuEle-horse vehicles with
vide tires. 81 year for two-horse We
bicles. $50 for three horses or more.
and q double tax for those with narrow
tires. he estimated that there are
about 200 900 wagons in the state and
that the average tax on these would
be s. each. This would give q fund
~ $500 600.
Mr. Iassiter pointed out that there
viii be something like 5000 miles Of
highways. connecting two or more
counties 10 be- constructed. This work
would cost about $4,000 900 IN round
figures. Forty per cent. Of this would
De- borne by the State in convict labor.
There would remain a total OF S.
600 .OO0 TO be raised by the counties IN
bond issues The total annual inter
est on this sum would be $4,000. and
this could be- cared for by the tax on
vehicles and automobiles.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-02-18

Nthfr~ Eieftf0 ire>lutnL
Robert 49, Withers. 81 Sunolk
member of the legislature and Uho
has been ar earnest advocate of good
roads Tor several wears. was elected
president state Senator Charles r
I-assiter chairman ~ the southeast
ern Good Roads Association. who has
been Instrumental in assemblinE the
convention was chosen vlce-p president
and chairman OF the executive COM
mirfee-
T. j. NarWooc. secretary and treas
urer az Post 4. Travellers Protective
Association VAS made secretary and
treasurer. and George ". Rogers. who
has assisted in arranging for the con-
venfion. becomes the assistant secTe-
tarT
Bees1es these officers. there wlll be-
an executive commlttee and a leglsla-
tive committee. the former 70 be com
POSED o. one member from each con-
gressional district and five members
ar large. and the latter % b. COM
posed Of two members from each con
gressiOnal district and five members
az large.
senator Lassiter Outlines Plan
II an able speech before the conven-
ton State Senator I-asEiter outlined az
length plan o. procedure for the new
association.
he pointed out that the building OF
highways ia fhe State is "A business
matter. pure and simple. and declared
that there should be a division Of ex-
penseE BIT ween the counties and cities
since each would derive almost equal
benefits from the roads.
Forty per cent. he said. o. the cost
- b1MdinE the highways 60 borne by
the State Ia convict labor and the
present plan o. State aid. Then 81
went or 10 tell Whas be believed 20 b.
! the best plan % get the other 20 pei
cent ~ the cost. he declared thai
the State could issue no more bonds
; for this purpose. bat that the coun
ties could issue bonds. Under a law
nfhicE could b. passed. a sinking funs
: would b. provided 70 meet the inteTes
; on these bonds This fund would b
r intrusted 20 the State Treasurer. ans
r would Re used for no other purpose
!. Containing. the speaker SAID thai I
. license tax o. SO per annum cOul'
9 Dc imposed on ali automobiles in IN
D State. lie declared that the owner
s o. the machines would not object 4
E paying the tax. provided they are as
Z snYed that the money viii be used 70
? building roads There are, be SAID
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-02-18
VIBGENTA GOOD ROADS ASSOCIA-
TfeEIs FORMALLY ORGANIZED
At RICHMOND.
wTTHERs is PRESIDENT
Nm Ysrm Nucleus Of County and City
Organization fer Development
Of Highways-Lassiter sug-
Eest< Plan % Raise Neoes-
sary Revenue
RTr1lMONn-

RICHMOND. NA-Speciai.--C
ine from almost every section
q Virginia $50 business men. farmers.
lawyers. doctors. preachers and on
Gals q cfgieE. towns and counties
gathered Ia the Jefferson Hotel Audi
forlum on February 10th and organ
lied the Virginia Good Roads AssOcis-
tton. Out Of this State body VII grow
1z5 local associations. one fl each
city. town and county, and II ~ the
frrn belief ~ TIE promoters 81 this
convention that the great interest and
enthusiasm IL the movement for bet
Ser highways thai Was displayed b.
the delegates in Richmond soon Viii
spread 20 az parts u the old Do
nninion
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-02-18

Interesting and Instructive speeches
were delivered before tue convention
BY Governor Swanson. state Highway
Commissioner Wnson. Superintendent
Morgan. Of the State Penitentlarys OF
20 Evans. Of Amherst County, and State
Senator Charles T. Iassiter. ~ Pefers-
burK
IN these every phase % the good
roads question was discussed. arc The
delegates were aroused 70 a keener
knowledge o. the necessity for better
roads. Major Crosby. Of Maryland
told What his State has accomplished
and Major Sage explained what the
Dnfted States government Is doing 70
aid fhe States IN the movement. II if
Dfoposed chat the convention resolve
ifsen into q fighting organization that
~ k&k ~ no stotacis nntD Det-
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-05-07
A MEMORIAL DAY THOUGHT

When Uncle Sam calls for volunteers, he wants them. If he didn't t get them serious things might happen to the country. The men who respond to the call assume the country's burden and are entitled to the country's gratitude. It matters not that they may not reach the front. When Uncle Sam sent out 8 call in 1898, men stepped out from the ranks of the workers and responded to the call. Those who came back fell in line again, civilians once more, but not as high up in the ranks. Common decency demands that the state which h benefited by the sacrifices these men made should demonstrate its gratitude in substantial manner. The bills now pending before several state legisla- lures containing constitutional amend ments to give to veterans of the Span ish-American war, the Phillipine insur- reetion and the Boxer uprising in China, a preference over the ordinary citizen in appointment to positions in the civil service of the state should pass unan- imously.-" Uncle Sam's Magazine"
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-05-07
BUSTERS LAST BARRACKS

All that is left of old Fort Lincoln is one of the trees which stood in front of the commanding officer s quarters I understand this tree was left stand ing because it marked the set of quar- ters occupied by General Custer when he started on the Campaign of 1876, which resulted in the massacre of him and his command on the Little Big Horn. The ground formerly occupied by the quartermaster' s office, commis- sary office, storehouses, stables, and blacksmith shop, l found fenced off into fields of growing wheat and corn.
 Impelled by sentiment, picked my way slowly over the debris until 1 stood in front of my old open fireplace, around which So many hours had been spent in happy song. My mind wandered back to many scenes that came vividiy before me as they had been when l used to sit, guitar in hand, singing, dreaming, and watching the pictures in the smoke often until the wee sma hours, with naught but the fire-light to Illuminate the faces in the large square room.-Mary R. Heistand, in 'tUncle Sam's Magazine"
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-05-07
UNCLE SAM AN OLD roaY

Among the civilized nations our country is the only one that has tried to legislate against airships as instru- ments of war. In this matter all other nations of any consequence stand to- gether in opposing the unprogressive attitude of Uncle Sam.
 At the last International Peace con ference held at The Hague the dele gates of the United States, acting under instructions from Washington, signed the following declaration, duly ratified by congress last year: "The Contract ing Powers agree to prohibit for per iod extending to the close of the next Peace conference, the discharge of pro- jectiles and explosives from balloons or by other new methods of similar na- ture.'
 All the military experts attending the conference were agreed that it was fol ly to try to prevent by law the military employment of any achievements of modern science--since it is the business of war to be up to date in everything.
 Thus Uncle Sam finds himself in the novel position of being brushed aside as an old fogy by the representatives of "effete" Europe and the despised Orient, among them Turkey and China. Colonel Emerson, in "Uncle Sam s Magazine.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-05-07
FRATERNAL LODGE WILL RENDER
 PROGRAM BIG TIME FOR MEMBERS O. BROTHERHOOD AT MINERS
 HALL TONIGHT.

A highly entertaining program, made up of numbers to be executed by some of Globes best talent--musical and literary; tempting service of refresh ments, indoor games and social converse will be features that will make bright an entertainment to be given by the Fraternal Brotherhood at Miners Union hall tonight.
 Arrang, ments for this social have been in the hands of a committee for g number of days, and they are of such a nature that all who attend will have the time of their lives, as the following program will attest:
 P.ano solo--Mrs. W. r. Kelsey.
 Recitation--Poe' Raven" Mrs. Pearl Wolf.
 Piano solo--Miss Helen Hynes.
 Recitation-Miss Ada Lange.
 Vocal solo--Mrs. Pearl Wolf. .
 Recitation-Miss Prana Crawford.
 Recitation-Louis Wyant.
 Address-Mrs. Ormsby.
 The hall will be opened for the re. ception of guests at o'clock and the first number on the program will be called at 7:30. All members are re- quested to attend and to bring friend.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-05-07
INDICTMENTS
DREAMLAND

Theater goers of the city are looking forward with pleasure to the opening of the Streeter-Bryan Stock company at Dreamland on Sunday night. Man ager Alexander has been tireless in his efforts to secure this attraction and is to be congratulated on his efforts. This is one of the strongest stock organi zations at present appearing in the west. As comedian, Morris Streeter enjoys national reputation, having been identified with the strongest Broad way productions for number of years where the critics, press and public, hailed him as the king of mirth. His beautiful tenor voice is 8 feature in itself. Miss Bryan is recognized by the theatrical going public from coast to coast as a beautiful and talented lead ing woman. During her engagement she will appear in number of roles she has made famous. It is Miss Bry- an s boast that she carries the most ex- tensive and elaborate wardrobe of any actress ever appearing in the west. These two eastern favorites have sur rounded themselves with a strong sup porting company and each play will be presented with the same watchful care as to detail in eostuming and scenic eff fleets as characterized the original pro ductions. The engagement will open with sterling production of the "Prin- cess of Patches.''
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-05-07
CITY DADS OBJECT ID CONDITION
 0F WAGONS
WILL HOLD UP GARBAGE MANS PAY ROLL UNTIL HE IS
 READY TO REPAIR.
WAGONS SPILL LLSL0PS0NR0ADS
SANITARY OFFICER COMPLAINS THAT WARNINGS HAVE BEEN
 UNHEEDED.

fingered by the persistent refusal of J. A. Mcintyre, city garbage collector, to keep his wagons in sanitary condi- ton, the city council decided last night not to pay any demand he may present until he complies with his contract.
 The matter came up on a complaint of Char.es Henry, sanitary inspector. He stated to the council that Mcintyre had been requested on a number of oc- casions to repair his wagons and make them water tight, according to the con tract.
 On each occasion the contractor had declined to make the repairs, claiming that he could not afford to do it.
 At the present time, according to Henry, one of the wagons in particular is in such bad repair that the garbage leaks out along the streets and is very offensive to everyone coming in prox- unity with it.
 Since the first few weeks of the time Mcintyre has held the garbage collec- tion contract, Henry claims, about all the interest he has taken in the work is to put in monthly warrant for the services of himself and men, leaving the details of the work to his employees.
 "I have gone around with McIn- tyre s men number of times,' said Henry, "and told them where to col lect garbage. The contractor has given practically no attention to the work himself.' v
 McIntyre's bill for April amounted to $5l6.50 and it is probable that he will take some steps toward complying with the terms of his contract, since the city dads have taken the stand that he shall receive none of the money due him until he repairs his wagons.