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The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-01-22
reservations where he was married

reservations where he was married
to an Indian woman. Louis La
Near is the offspring of this mar
riage. After the death of his first
wife, La Near married again, his
second wife and children are now
living at Portland, Oregon, where
she moved number of years ago.
At one time he lived in Rapid City,
and had two brothers there, one Of
whom was restaurant keeper and
the other for time night policeman.
Opinions differ as to whether or not
he was in the habit of carrying
money with him. Some people say
that it is we'll known that he carried
considerable money with him while
others say that he sent the greater
part of his money as soon as he re-
ceived it to his wife, and that what
little he had left he usually spent
Immediately for drink.
The son, Louis La Near, has made
his home from boyhood In the Hills,
having been brought up by his grand
mother.
He expected to receive quite sum
of money, is being said that there
was about seven thousand dollars
due him from the government, be-
cause of his Indian blood and the
consequent claims upon the govern
ment. This money, however, has
been delayed, and Louis has been
disappointed in not receiving it.
Like his father he is said to be quar-
relsome when drinking and they
have had many differences. One
circumstance which might have
some bearing on the case is that on
Saturday night when returning to
their homes, the Peterson boys pass
ed through Cyanide where they no
ticed that pile of lumber which
stood by the road belonging to La
Near had been destroyed by fire.
They did not notice whether there
was a light in La Mear's cabin as i,
stood some distance from the road
and their attention was not called
to it. 1t had been noticed. how
ever, that the lumber was all right
on Saturday morning.
At the time of going to press, the
coroner's jury was still in session,
but the evidence offered thus far
was all in favor of the suicide the
DRY. Another bullet hole had been
found under La Mear's chin, seem
ing to indicate that the hole on the
forehead was where the bullet went
out of the head, instead of the point
where it entered as first thought.
Supposition was that the gun was
placed under the chin, and the trig-
ger drawn by the dead mans toe.
A large number of witnesses were
called.
Later-Coroner's verdict: death
caused by rife in his own hands,"
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-01-22
WHOLESALE
LAND FRAUDS
is CHARGED BY SECRETARY
OF THE INTERIOR IN
OPEN LETTERS.
STATES THAT $4,000 ALLEGED
FRAUD LAND ENTRIES DE-
MAND INVESTIGATION.

Washington, Jan. is. = The
startling information of al
legged wholesale land fraud has come
into the possession of Secretary
Garfield through special agents. The
allegation is made that approx
maely s11O. 100000 worth of land
in states principally west of the
Mississippi river, has been fraudu-
lently acquired within the last two
years by corporations and individu-
ais. With a view to the recovery
Of these lands, Secretary Garfield
today sent letters to Chairmen Hale
and Tawney, of the senate and
house committees on appropria-
tons, asking for an appropriation of
100000, which, with that already
asked, will give the department ST.
100000.
Secretary Garfield also submits a
statement of H. H. Schwartz, the
chief of the field service, showing
over $4,000 cases of alleged land
frauds demanding further investl-
cation; Sc in Colorado, 1900 in
New Mexico, $1,000 in Wyoming
and 500 in Arizona.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-01-22
DIED A CITY CHARGE
While Daughter Enjoyed Life Amid
Unlimited Luxury.

San Francisco, Jan. 1S.-Charles
Henry Gilman, father Of Maybele
Gilman Cory, wife of William Ellis
Cory, president of the United States
Steel Corporation, died today in a
hospital here, where he was being
cared for at city expense. A tele-
gram announcing the death of Gill
man was sent to Mrs. Cory by
Pearl and Eunice Gilman, younger
daughters of the deceased, who were
at the bedside, but no answer has
been received
Gilman opposed the marriage
of Maybele to Cory and it is said
that he has been estranged from
his eldest daughter ever since that
time
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-01-22
To Sue for Libel.

Washington, Jan. 16.-Six Wash
ington correspondents of out of
town papers have been subpoenaed
to appear next week before the fed
Grad grand jury to testify presum-
ably in connection with statements
appearing because of publications
bearing on the purchase of the Pan
ANA canal property. No doubt the
subpoenaes have to do with the suit
for libel which it is believed the
government has brought against the
New York World.
The publishers of the New York
World and the Indianapolis New:
were denounced by President Roose
velt In q letter to William Dudley
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Evans calls on Hughes.

Albany, N. Y, Jan. 19.-Admiral
Robley D. Evans arrived in Albany
today and was received with the
military pomp and brilliancy due a
man OF his fame The distinguish
ed visitor was given a reception by
Governor Hughes in the executive
chamber of the capitol. Tonight
the great sea fighter will deliver a
lecture for the benefit of local hos
pital.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-01-22
For Mining Station.

Washington, Jan. 20.-Represen-
tative Eben w. Martin, Of South Da-
kota, today introduced bill pro-
viding that the government should
establish experimental mining sta
tions in states which are known to
have deposits Of precious metals.
The stations are to be separate
from the agricultural stations.
Washington, Jan. 20.-Secretary
Root and Senator Knox may be
asked to appear before the federal
grand jury in the investigation Of
the alleged Panama canal libel case,
involving the New York World and
the indianapolis News. Root was
secretary of war and Knox was at
torney general at the time Of the
purchase and conducted the nego-
tiations. Their knowledge OF the
case is believed to have lead the
jury to ask them to testify.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-01-22
Oelrichs Has Epidemic.

People who have been through
Oelrichs, Fall River county, during
the past few days report that town
in the throes of a scarlet fever cpl
demic, with many deaths already.
A pesthouse is being erected and the
people are terror-stricken. Collins
are coming in on every train. 1t is
believed that a band Of Indians
brought the contagion to town.
Lead Register.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-01-22
COUNTING THE COST

Bodies of All Victims of Denver s.
Rio Grande Wreck Identified.
Greenwood Springs, Colo, Jan. is.
The bodies of all those killed in
the Denver & Rio Grande wreck at
Dotsero Friday have been identified.
Today the bodies Of the wife and
three children of John Williams of
Clarks, Neb., were recognized by
grandparents of the children. Ben
ME, aged 4, is the sole survivor of
the Williams family. There have
been no deaths among the wounded.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-01-22
to nothing but wood decay.

to nothing but wood decay.
The work of treating mine tim
bers is considered of such import
ance that one group of men in the
forest service gives its entire atten-
ton to this subject. 1nvestigative
work carried on by this branch Of
the service since it was organized
has demonstrated that treating with
an efficient preservative will pro-
long the life of timber indefinitely
in places where before it was sub
ject to rapid decay, and the inter
est shown by the large consumers of
timber and their eagerness to sup
ply the information that has been
obtained to their own particular
problems has been widespread and
indicative of the benefits of wood
preservation
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-01-22
EGAN APPEAL CASE.
Supreme Court Sets January % rs
Date of Hearing,

Pierre, S. D., Jan. 1n.-The SUI
preme court today set the 22nd Of
this month as the date of hearing
on the Egan appeal case from the
decision Of the lower court, which
held he was ineligible to act as
states attorney of Minnehaha coun-
ty. The case is given an early hear
ing from the fact that the election
contests are privileged cases.
Arguments were presented today
in the court on the Hutchinson
county seat contest, coming up on
a demurrer to the peremptory writ
asked to compel the county commits
sioners of the county to declare
Parkston to have been selected as
the seat Of county government. 1t
is probaabl that the decision on the
demurrer will be announced tomor-
row.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-01-22
Canada to I,etrench.

Ottawa, Ont, Jan. 19.-Canadian
legislators are gathered today for
the coming session of the parliament
of the Dominion, which will open to-
morrow. 1t is expected that the SEES
sion will be comparatively short and
will be marked by a policy of re-
trenchment in appropriations in Or
der that a temporary falling OF in
public revenue may be met by cor
responding reduction in expendi-
turaS
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-01-22
Famous Alabama College Burned.

Mobile, Ala, Jan. 1S.-The fam
GUS Spring Hall college, the largest
Jesuit institution in the south, was
badly damaged by fire this morning,
the main building being almost de-
stroyed. The fire is supposed to
have originated from crossed electric
wires in the chapel. Several hun
dred students were attending the
institution, but all got out safely.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-01-22
War on Sunday Shows.

New ork, Jan. 1S.-Open warfare
on Sunday VAUDEVILLE performances
was declared today at q meeting of
the ministers of Greater New York,
held at the Marble Collegiate
church. Clergymen Of all Protes-
tant denominations were present
and formed a united association for
the suppression of all Sunday thea
tfical AAtractions.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-01-22
ELIHU ROOT FOR sENrroR

Unanimously Endorsed by New
York Republican Caucus.
Albany, N. Y, Jan. 1S.-Elihu
Root, secretary of state, was the I'M
animous choice of the republican
legislative caucus tonight for United
States senator to succeed Senator
Tom Platt.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-01-22
VOTED FOR CRAWFORD
Received Party Vote in South Da.
kOta Legislature.

Pierre, S. D., Jan. 19.-Coe l..
Crawford today received the republic
can votes in both houses of the
to succeed Senator A. B. Kittredge.
This insures his election at the joint
session tomorrow.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-01-22
Too Busy to settle Statehood.

Washington, D. c., Jan. 10
Citizens of Arizona and New Mexico
who are here to urge the passage
of statehood bill have learned that
the senate leaders have decided not
to permit the matter to be taken
up because there is not time to finish
it at the present session.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-01-22
Tariff Conference.

Indianapolis, Ind, Jan. 16.-A
national traiff conference will open
in this city month from today and
will extend through three days.
Many organizations favorable to
revision of the tariff have already
appointed delegates, as have the
governors of several states.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-01-22
Buried With Full Honors.

St. Petersburg, Jan. 16.-The
body of the late Vice Admiral Ro-
jesvensky was inferred at Alexander
Nevesky with full military honors
in the presence of representative OF
the car.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-01-22
WILL ISSUE LEGAL NOTICE
Lawrence County States Attorney
Will Ask Compliance with
LIQUOR Inw

Lead, S. D., Jan. 16.-In answer
TO an inquiry as to where the law
enforcement crusade, begun a few
days ago, would extend States At
torney Hebron today Informed the
Register that early next week he
would cause notice to be served up
on every individual or firm engaged
in the selling of intoxicating liquors
to comply with the law to the letter.
This will be great change, as 1t
is doubtful if saloon or drug store
in Lawrence county has lived up to
the letter of the law in many years
past, if ever
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-01-22
OPPOSITION TO KEEFE.
Senator Gore Leading Fight Against
Longshoresmen's President.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES PFCsIucnC.
Washington, D. c., Jan. TO-
Considerable opposition has de-
ve]oned to the confirmation of Dan
iel J. Keefe of Michigan, president
of the Longshoresmen's union and
formerly sixth vice president of the
American Federation of labor, who
was recently appointed by President
Roosevelt to the office of commits
sioner of immigration. The oppos:-
ton is under the leadership of Sen
ator Gore of Oklahoma. 1t is
claimed Keefe received the appoint
ment purely as a reward for break
ing with Gompers in the recent
presidential campaign.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-01-22
SELECTION NOT YET MADE.
Taft Still Comforting as to Sccrctar.
of the Treasury.

1A1t SUN C0nfefFing rs to Secretary
Of the Treasury.
Augusta, Ga, Jan. 1S.-That
Judge Taft has not determined who
is to be his secretary of the treasury
is indicated by the fact that he had
conversation today with ]. c. Shat
fer, proprietor of the Chicago Post,
regarding the qualifications of sew
eral Chicagoans, whost appointments
have been urged.
John D. Rockefeller today ac-
cepted an invitation to the Taft ban
quet to be given by the chamber of
commerce on Wednesday night.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-01-22
stockmen in Session at Denver.

Denver, Jan. 1S.-1n the presence
of many state officials, the fourth
annual western stock show opened
today and with it the magnificent
new pavilion erected for the show.
Nearly twelve hundred head of
thorough bred stock are on exhibit
ton and more are on the way.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-01-22
WILL ELECT CHAMBERLAIN

Indications Point to Selection of
Democrat for Oregon Senator.
Salem, Ore, Jan. 1S.-At a late
hour tonight the election of George
e. Chambers, democrat, as senator
from Oregon, is practically assured.
Thirty six republicans, who are OPP
posed to him, have been in con-
ference for hours without deciding
on any one candidate ITO receive
their support.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-01-22
Two Kentuckians Fight a Duel.

Richmond, KY, Jan. 1S.-County
Assessor Boyd Wagers and w. D.
Eldham, leading merchant, yes
terday fought a duel with knives
over a card game Both were SER
iously wounded. Wagers will prob
ably die
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-01-22
Lilley is Governor.

Washington, Jan. 20.-George l..
Lilley, who was inaugurated gov
ernor of Connecticut January S, was
today dropped from membership in
the house Of representatives.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-01-22
johnson in North Dakota,

Bismark, N. D., Jan. I'm. N.
Johnson today received the votes
of the republicans of both houses of
the legislature for United States SEN
ator to succeed Senator H. G. Hans
borough.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-01-22
American Consuls Body Found.

American Consul's Body Found.
Washington, D. c., Jan. 16.-A
cablegram from Captain Bowyer of
the battleship Illinois says the
bodies of American Consul Cheney
and wife have been found in the
ruins Of the consulate at Messina.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-01-22
Hot Air Engineers.

New York, Jan. 19.-The Ameri-
can Society of Heating and venti-
lating Engineers commenced a ses-
sion Of three days in New York to-
day. IA
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f1IIVTTCstH s5dT1OTS 1"rcHVfT1TC1T.
Vile, France, Jan. 18.-Three
American sailors from the battle
ships now in this harbor had an en-
counter with gang of local ruffiains
this morning. Before any of the
Americans were hurt more sailors
arrived and the rufliians were cap
tured and turned over to the police.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-01-22
investigating Alleged Unfair Ra

Denver, Jan. 1s.-The hearing on
complaints to the = interstate COM
merce commissions, concerning alieg-
ed unfair rates enforced by railroads
on shipments Of coal t oeastern
points, was begun here today.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-01-22
GOVERNMENT INVESTIGATION
On Proposed Libel Proceedings Now
Being Heard.

Washington, Jan. 19.-The ques-
ton as to whether the federal gov
eminent or individuals or both
shall institute proceedings for libel,
in connection with the Panama can
purchase, remains mystery. Among
the witnesses examined today by
the federal grand jury were, Douglas
Robinson, brother-in-law of the
president. Charles P. Taft. brother
of the president-elect, and news
paper correspondents. All main
tanned the utmost silence regarding
the testimony.
It is now limited that the presi-
dent expects the indictment to be
brought in the District Of Columbia,
regardless of any action that may
be taken at New York or Indian
apolis.
New York, Jan. 19.-The veil OF
mystery which envelopes the secret
examination before the federal
grand jury of newspaper men and
others believed to have knowledge
regarding the publication of al
legged libelious matter concerning
the purchase of the Panama canal
was lifted tonight with the issuance
Of subpoena, giving for the first
time the names of the complainant
and defendant. The subpoena was
made out against John Doe" and
was served upon w. j. Dempsy
| head of tho mailing deDartment OF
the New York World.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-01-22
Bishop of Rochester Dead.

Rochester, Jan. 1S.-Right Rev.
Bernard j. McQuaid, Roman Catho-
lie bishop of the diocese of Roches-
ter, died early today, aged IS years.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-01-22
NEW TELEPHONE MANAGER.

Later-Coroner's verdict: "Deatl
caused by rife in his own hands"
The Press., 1909-01-06
A SAUcY DUCHESS.
Her AWdaoIous Fight For Gay and AlS
 "Beggars' Opera"

HoP AudaoIous Fight Fer 0ay and HIa
 "Beggars' Opera"
 When the "Beggars' Opera" by Gay, was produced in 1728 it took positively by storm. The king still chung to Han del. but the nobility. with the Duchess of Queensberry among them, focked rapturously to the 'Newgate paste. Eal." The "Beggars' Opera" had a run of s1xtY-two nights, unprecedented in those days, and an one result of its success Handel became bankrupt. Sud denly there came an order from the lord chancellor to stop the new piece. Why, ls not exactly known unless it was because the prime minister consid- cred himself to be too faithfully rep resented therein. However that may have been, the theater had to be closed, whereupon the Duchess of Queensber- ry took up Gays cause and vehemently championed 1t.
 Very busy was she in those days, driving about in her coach asking for guinea subscriptions for printing cop les of the forbidden play. And so heed less was Kitty that she carried her list to the queens drawing room itself and had the audacity to ask the king for a subscription. This was a little too much, and her grace was requested to withdraw from the court, Kitty an nouncing, with characteristic compo- sure, that the command was very agreeable to her, as she had never gone there for her own diversion, but to be- stow civility upon the king and queen.
The Press., 1909-01-06
THE PARACHUTE.
Leonardo da VincI Was the First One
 to Suggest 1t.

Leonardo da VIncl Was the First On,
 to Suggest 1t.
 Credible accounts exist of an Englist Benedictine monk, Oliver of Malmes bury, in the eleventh century having tried to fly by precipitating himself from the height of a tower with the assistance of wings attached to his arms and his feet. It is said that, hay. ing gone along little way, he fell and broke his legs. He attributed his acci. dent to failure to provide his appara- tus with a tail, which would have help ed preserve his equilibrium and made his descent a gentler one.
 In the sixteenth century Leonardo da Vinci first demonstrated that a bird, which is heavier than the air, sustains itself, advances in the air, ''by render Ing the fluid denser where it passes than where it does not pass" In order to fly it has to fix it's point of support on the air. It's wings in the descending stroke exert a pressure from above down, the reaction of which from be- low up forces the center of gravity of its body to ascend at each instant to the height at which the bird wishes to maintain 1t. Some sketches which have come down to us prove that Leonardo occupied himself, like Oliver of Malmes- bury, with giving man the power to fly by the assistance of wings suitably fixed to the body.
 We owe to Leonardo also the inven- ton of the parachute, which he de- Scrfbed in the following terms: eff a man had pavilion each side of which was fifteen braces wide and twelve braces high he might cast himself from any height whatever without fear of danger" It may be said, too, of Leo nardo da Vinci that he was the first to suggest the idea of the screw propeller.
The Press., 1909-01-06
9abua Island

Papua island was so named by the Malays, and the word means ''frizzled, ' in reference to the hair of the inhabit ants. It is generally supposed that Papua or New Guinea was originally part of the mainland of Australia IL was discovered by the Portuguese in 1926, though it was probably sighted by A. Dabreu during his voyage fifteen years earlier. The Australian govern ment, realizing the danger that would arise if an enemy seized land 50 near their coasts, frequently urged England to annex the eastern portion of the island, and after two or three unau- thOrized annexations a British protec- tOrate was established there i'm 1884.
The Press., 1909-01-06
HOME NEWS.
STAFFORD SPRINGS.

Miss Emily Fuller of PittsbuTg.
 Pa. has been visiting Mrs W. D. l Heald.
The Press., 1909-01-06
Usethe. Telephone
 To Order
 COAL of ". E. DEMOND

He aims to buy the best and keep hsi elevator full. Because you cannot see it, in Q great pile when you walk down the track, is no reason why he cannot fill all orders with dry and clean coal from the big elevator, weighed on a scale under cover and consequently in the best work ing order in all kinds of weather.
 You can leave your order at any time at either the office or the house by using the telephone. Remember our terms are cash because our prices are cash.
 Telephone, Office 15-3. House 35-5.
 We have a few tons of Pea Coal, screened from the dust, at 8 greatly re- duced price.
The Press., 1909-01-06
Mofher Crav,s Sweet Pnurdera

@@Vs14Ss G4oy D OWGG6 2 UWWGAO for Children, successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse in the Childrens Home in New York, cure Feverishness, Bad stomach, Teething Disor- ders, move and regulate the Bowels and Destroy Worms. Over OOOO testimonials. They never fan At all Druggists, S6C. Samples FRRH. Ad dress, Allen 8. Olmsteds LeRoy, NJ
The Press., 1909-01-06
rha nhaar,,inn nna-

Patron-How can you tell whether a couple are married or not? Hotel Keeper-If he orders two whole DOT tions. they are not: if he orders one portion for two, they are.