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The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-05-21
RATES WILL Be
CHEAPER NOW
MILWAUKEE RAILROAD An.
NoUNCEs REDUCTION FROM
CHICAGO.
DROP OF Is PER GENT WILL BE
APPRECIATED BY LOCAL
MERCHANTS.

The Chicago, EMilwaukee 4 81.
Paul railroad company has an.
nounced another reduction in rates
from Chicfago to Rapid City, eftec-
tive June 15. The new scale viii
be as follows: First class, $1.s5;j
second class. $1.57; third class,
$1.30; fourth class, $1.O6; fifth
class. $.S7. This is reduction OF
10 cents for each 100 pounds. The
announcement will be received with.
favor by Rapid City merchants and
other persons who ship goods from;
the east and who prior to the entry
Of the Chicago. Milwaukee Z St.
Paul railroad into this territory
paid $2.16 per hundred pounds on:
first class shipments from Chicago.i
This reduction also applies from.
Milwaukee. Racine and Chicago rate
points.
An Associated Press dispatch from
Chicago says: The new freight
rate scheduled from all Territory
east of the Missouri river to an
western cities not on the Pacific.
coast, will become effective on trans
continental lines about July 1. The
rates will be based on the rates OF
the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion. ordered from Chicago and st.
Paul to Spokane and Will be an
average reduction OF rs per cent.
The railroads will not fight the order
of the commission in court. Many
rates from TIE west I othe east will
be reduced ssS
A special dispatch received from
Chicago Tuesday night says: pes
tition was filed in. the federal court
today by seven western railroads.
asking for an order restraining the
Interstate Commerce commission
from enforcing the order. reducing
class rates on shipments from Chi
cago and st. Louis to Denver the
order to become effective the iirst
Of June. The railroads seeking re-
lief are: The G.. B. & &C. r. i.
&c p. G.. & N. W.. "a. IT, & s. n,
@. M. & p, Missouri Pacific and
Wabash. The railroads insist that
the new rates give Chicago shippers
an advantage Of 25 cents q hun
dred pounds over Missouri river
points. The railroads contend that
the middle west has grown up as 4
result of the present rates, that the
commission now seeks to change tho
rates, tending to benefit the east,
that the change would destroy the
Missouri river territory as q rate
basing point. 4. slss S
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-05-21
Taft Sees Golf Finals.

Washington, D. c., May 15.-Witl4
President Taft and Vice President
Sherman the center of a disting-
uished gallery, Walter j. Travis, the
former champion of the United
States today defeat Allen Lard III
the finals of the spring golf tourna-
ment. After the victorwy Travis
vent over the course in an effort
to beat his own record and was
accompanied by Sherman ard Jaft,
who we're shown some of the fine
points of the game.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-05-21
BLIND OPERATOR USED WIRE
Exploding Bottle Terribly Injuries
TelegraDher.

Indianapolis, Ind, May is. 81
am badly burned and blind" This
message slowly licked to the Pan
handle railroad dispatcher's Office at
Logansport late last might from G. e.
Frazel, operator at the block tower
at Marion resulted in freight train
being ordered stopped at that point
and the crew on making an investi-
cation found Frazel suffering ter
rible agony from burns inflicted in
the explosion of a bottle of coffee
he had been heating. The injured
man felt his way to key and called
for help. Physicians are doubtful
about being able to save the mans
sight.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-05-21
Peerless One Banuueted.

Columbus, o., May 15.-Elab)r )r-
ate arrangements have been made
for the banquet here tonight in hon
o1 of William ]. Bryan. Ex-Coyer-
nor James E. Campbel is to pre-
side and Governor Harmon and a
number of other lea'ing democrats
III Ohio are scheduled among the
speakers.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-05-21
Steamer Is StilI in Ice.

st. Johns, N. f., May 20.-Not-
withstanding the efforts to assist her.
the steamer Mongolian. which be-
came wedged In: the ice of the mouth
Of this harbor yesterday, is still Inn
prisoned tonight. Today five pass
|engers crossed the uneven ice be-
tween the liner and shore and to.
morrow the steamer Diana will at:
tempt to penetrate the Ice and re
lease the NonE Eolixn.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-05-21
Must Come Into the CITY.

Certain persons owning property
just outside the city limits and who
object to coming in have approached
city officials with the request that
some action be taken in their be-
half in an effort to give them water
from the city mains. 1t is the sem
timent of the members of the city
council that these persons will be
obliged to come in or do without
city advantages.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-05-21
Mrs. Hayes Discllarged,

Mrs. j. W. Hayes, Japanese wo-
man, residing at peadwood and who
was arrested last week while in Rap
id City on her honeymoon, on a
charge of stealing $500 from a for
mer sweetheart at Deadwood, was
discharged on Tuesday.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-05-21
Killed IN Explosion.

Cripple Creek, May 17.-One man, !,
Nicholas Jumper, was killed tonight
in premature explosion of dyna-
mite in the north heading of the in
termediate shaft OF the deep drain
age tunnel. Several persons were
injured.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-05-21
Eraud Case is Closed.

Kansas City, Mo-, May 1S.-The
government late, Thursday closed the
case against the Horn brothers,
Raymond P. May and S. H. Snyder,
charged with using the mails to de-
fraud in connection with the Two
Queens" mining stock in Arizona.
The court overruled the motion of
Former Judge Krug, attorney for
the defendants, to quash the indict-
ments against all but Frank Horn.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-05-21
Statue for Witherspoon.

Washington, May 20.-In memory
of his illusrious services as a patrit,
philanthropist and theologian, a
handsome statue to the memory Of
Rev. John Witherspoon was un-
yelled here today. 1t is the first
statue that has ever been erected In
the city by popular subscription.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-05-21
Huron Won the Meet.

Brookings, May 15.-Huron won
the state track meet and Deadwood
took fourth place. In the final 100
yard dash, Bentley of 'Deadwood,
was first; time, 10 2-5. Final fifty
yard dash, Friedman first, Bentley,
second; time, 3-5. Final 220-yard
dash, Bentley first; time, 23 fiat. In
the mile run, Gay of Belle Fourche
was first, Barker of Deadwood, got
third in the shot-put and tied for
third in the high jump.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-05-21
Killed by Flying Timber.

Topeka, Kans., May 15.-In the
tornado last night in Washington
county Frank Boerner was killed by
flying piece of timber. Near Troop
daughter of ]. B. Boerner was
blown into wire fence and severely
injured.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-05-21
! Negro Must Hang.

Jefferson City, Mo-, May IS.
Claude Brooks, the negro who mur-
dered Sidney Herndon at Kansas
City, must hang, the supreme court
having today affirmed the sentence
The prisoner will stretch a rope at
Kansas City June 20.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-05-21
Letter Explains Tragedy.

Portland, Ore, May 1S. The
mystery surrounding the finding Of
the bodies of Mr.. and Mrs. l.. H.
Worley several days ago was cleared
today by the finding of a letter in
which he says that he was respons-
ible and giving his reason as an In
harmonious married life.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-05-21

agreed to the immediate transfer
to Sing Sing. An appeal, however,
will be made. When the sentence
was imposed Hams appeared to be
dazed. His attorneys said that ex-
perts had examined him since his
conviction and that they had found
him to be insane.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-05-21
Nome Fatally Iniured.

Kansas City, Mo-, May 15.-It is
now thought that none of the pass
engers injured in the wreck of the
Buffalo-Colorado limited, near Ran
dolph, Mo-, last night will die. The
steel bridge over Rush river had been
undermined and gave way when the
weight of the train struck it.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-05-21
TO BE GIVEN FURTHER HEARING
Railroads to Have Another Chance
IL in Spokane Rate Case.

p. { 4 : L..
Washington, D. c., May 15.-As
result of several conferences held
today the Interstate Commerce COM
mission has announced postpone
ment from June 1 to July as the
time for the taking Of effect Of it's
decision in what is known as the
Spokane rate case. A further hear
ing will be had June 9. The roads
directly interested are: The Oregon
Railroad & Navigation company, the
Oregon Short Line and the Chicago
& Northwestern railroad company.
The purpose of the hearing is to al
low objections to the fling of rates
on short notice.
The action Of the court was taken
upon applicationp Of the govern
ment.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-05-21
HAMS NOW FACES PRISON

Will Probably Begin Indeterminite
Sentence Tuesday.
Flushing, N. Y. May 17.-Unless
unlocked for obstacles tnterfe1e,
Captain Peter G. Hams, Jr., convict
ed Of the killing Of William 3. ARMS,
will be taken to Sing Sing prison
Tuesday to begin an indeterminate
sentence ranging from eight to six
Itesn years. Counsel for Hains have
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-05-21
LIGHT THROWN ON OUTBREAK
Anonymous Message Tells of Reasons
for Adana Atrocities.

Aintib, Asiatic Turkey, May 15.-
It was learned today that the local
governor received from CONSTANT
nople on the day following the out
break of the anti-christian rioting
at Adana a message suggesting the
killing of Armenians as precaution
against insurrection The identity
of the sender is not known, but it
is believed that he is closely associat-
ed with official life of the party then
in power.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-05-21
No Date Fixed.

Paris. May 1s. A committee of
the Federation of Labor met this
afternoon to consider sympathy
strike, but It was decided that the
time was not ripe and no date was
hxed.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-05-21

year to coincide with the beginning
of the conference year and expressed
the opinion that this would be a
great help to the society. In closing
he said: 'In leaving the position
at the head of the league feel very
grateful that the management can
be turned over to e. F. Norman and
| wish to pledge him the heartiest
support that is mine to give. We
will all put our shoulder to the
wheel and push with all the energy
that we have"
The local Epworth League has
had a steady growth since it was
formed and there has been a very
noticeable increase in membership
during the last year.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-05-21
Ketchell Toys Whh McGann.

Pittsburg, May 18. Stanley
Ketchell toyed with Hugo McGann
tonight, knocking him down time af-
ter time. No decision is allowed
under the Pennsylvania laws.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-05-21
RENO HAS A COSTLY FIRE
Largest Structure in City Destroyc,
With Loss of &4O. 600.

WICI 1OSs OI @fV,UUU.
Reno, May 15.-Fire caused an
estimated loss Of $40, 900 today and
almost totally destroyed the Monning
building, one of the largest struct-
ures in the city. The fire chief is
investigating a charge to the effect
that the blaze was Of incendiary or
igin. Other buildings were
threatened for time and it was
only with hard work that the de-
partment prevented spread of the
flames.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-05-21
Indiana veterans Meet Ae.in

Crawfordsville, Ind, May / o.
Veterans by the hundreds and other
visitors by the thousands are here to
attend the annual state encampment
of the Grand Army of the Republic,
which began today, and is to contin.
ue until Saturday. Despite the fact
that the soldiers are GO rapidly less.
ening in numbers. the encampmente
promises to be one Of the most sue,
cessful ever held in Indiana. There
will also be annual meetings of the
many affiliated societies, such AZ the
Woman's Relief Corps. and many
military organizations
The city is mass OF flags and
bunting in honor Of the visitors, and
the social events planned for them
are many and elaborate. The official
welcomes. reports and routine busi-s
ness. with the customary campfire
tonight, make up the program OF the
opening day. Tomorrow Will be the
day Of the encampment parade, the
biggest feature OF the entire pro-
gram.
Much interest is displayed among
the veterans in the contest for Of;
ficers and also for the honor OF en-
PERTAINING the next years encamp-
ment. The contest for the Office OF
department commander has Develop
ed into spirited three cornered
fight in which the contestants are
Capt. M. M. Lacey. Of Fountain city,
0. A. Somers, OF Kokomo. and Col.
G. G. Thompson, OF Lafayette. b. U.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-05-21

and in surrounding towns. They
were taken to their homes on a
relief train sent from Kansas City.
The passengers were bound for
Illinois and eastern points and the
majority of them were able to con-
tinue their journey.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-05-21
Wages to be Advanced.

Pittsburg. May 17.It was an
nounced tonight that the wages Of
$4,000 employees of iron and steel
companies with headquarters here
viii be advanced 10 per cent the
first of Iune or July.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-05-21
Leoprosy in Porto Rico.

New York, May 17.-Dr. Edward
Ehlers, an expert, who has Heen
studying diseases in the West Indias,
says that he has discovered leoprosy
in Porto Rico and that it is likely to
be carried into the United States.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-05-21
ESCAPED N TORNADO CELLARS
Six Persons Supposed to Have Been
Killed, Still Live.

Kansas City, Mo-, May 15.-Five
members of the Sskstrom family sup
posed to have been killed near Hol-
lis, Kans., in last nights tornado
and Charles Quance, who is was be-
lieved had succumed at Larnard,
Kans., escaped 'unhurt in tornado
cellars. The fact became known
late today when wire communication
was restored. The storm in this
part of the country resulted in three
deaths and 81 injured.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-05-21
More Rain is Predicte

Washington, D. c., May 15.-1n-
creasing cloudiness, showers and
cooler In the west portion Of South.
Dakota are promised for Sunday and
Monday
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-05-21
BIG BROKERAGE FIRM FAILS

Tracy & Company of New York
Throw Up the Sponge.
New York, May 17.-Tracy & Co.,
members Of the New York stock ex-
change and of the Chicago board
of trade. failed today and receiver
was appointed to take charge of the
affairs of the company. The liabil-
ities are estimated at s1,0OO,OOO
and the assets at 100000.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-05-21
lsss!sssaa..si.eisIsIe.s..sla,a

the high officers and leading minis
ters of the church in America, as
we'll as prominent laymen and mis-
sionaries from foreign countries in
attendance, the 121st general as
sembly of the Presbyterian Church
in the United States OF America will
begin it's sessions in Central Church
in this city tomorrow.
Since the first of the week dele
gates and visitors to the gathering
have been arriving In large numbers
from all parts Of the country. Sew
eral special trains have arrived dur
ing the past twenty-four hours bring
ing delegations from the east. Among
all of those on hand there appears to
be general feeling that the assem-
bly, this year is to be one of more
than ordinary interest and impor-
tance
The feature of the opening session
tomorrow will be the farewell SER
mon of the moderator, Rev. Baxter
P. Fullerton, d. D., of st. Louis. The
new moderator will be chosen at the
afternoon session. Although many
prominent ministers have been sug-
gested for this honor, Rev. Mark A.
Matthew'S, of Seattle. and Rev. Will
liam McEwan of Pittsburg for some
time have been looked upon as the
leading candidates. Others whose
names are mentioned in connection
with the Office are Rev. j. M. Bar
clay, of Detroit. Rev. John Balcom
Shaw, of Chicago and Rev. Robert
Mckenzie, Of New York.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-05-21
LOT FRAUD JURY DISMISSED
Judge Says Men were Subjected t.
Improper Influence.

Improper Influence.
Tulsa, May 15.-Judge Marshall
Saturday afternoon dismissed the
federal jury which has been investi-
eating the Muskogee town lot fraud
cases because they failed to indict
C. w. Turner and w. T. Hutchins.
Judge Marshall says that the jury
men were subjected to improper in
fuence and another jury has been
ordered, to report Tuesday.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-05-21
STRIKERS ARE NOW DEFIANT
Paris Postal Employees are Slowly Re
turning to Work.

Paris, May 15.-A tone of de-
fiance and desperation marked a
meeting Of the strikers tonight, des-
pite the steady return Of the postal
employees to their work. 1t was voted
to continue the struggle to the bit
ter end. Several speakers boldly
declared that the movement is now
purely revolutionary.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-05-21
Many Mules Burned.

Kansas City, May 17.5More than
ITO mules were burned to death at
the stock yards tonight.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-05-21

When you arc told that
mushroom attachment, deny
1t and insist that it's Just q
natural. normal growth tat
that has begun to sit W and
notfce-that's all.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-21
No More
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No Matter How Bad Your Case Is or
How Long You Have Had 1t, Pyra-
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Free Package Sent to Prove 1t

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piles has never been told. Whether
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The San Francisco call., 1909-11-21
RED CROSS CAMPAIGN
FOR CHRISTMAS FUNDS
Addition Made to Stockton Tu-
berCulOsis Camp
| ISpeciaI Dispoioh 10 The Call


W STOCKTON. Nov. 2o.-The Red Cross
isociety Of this city has begun its cam
paign for Christmas funds. Clarence
Gaines viii make a house TO house
canvass selling the Red Cross stamps
and postals.
An addition TO the tuberculosis camp
IN Madison street is being built A
kitchen, dining room and nurses room
comprise the wing. The hospital is
supported by the Red Cross society
Mrs W c. Neuminer, wife of County
Treasurer Neumiller, is chairman OF
The society, and has named her com
znittees as follows:
Executive bosrd-Mrs. Charles jackson. Mrs
6arton j. Powell, Mrs. T. J. Stephens. Mrs.
johannes Reimers, Or. Minerva Goodman, Miss
Frances du BruCz. Or. Margaret Smythe
Finance committee-JOseph Campadonico DR..
Mary G. Taylor, Mrs. George Sherman Mrs g.
D. Webb. Gilbert s. Melone-
Committee for camp home-Mrs 7. J. Steph-
ems, Mrs. E. c. Stewart, Miss Frances du
Admlssion-Mrs ". C. Neumfller. Dr.. Mar
Esret Smythe. Mrs Johannes Reimers.
WAYS and means-Mrs. Charles Jackson. Mrs.
Barton ]. Powell, Mrs. C. J.. Six. Mrs. George
Strohmeier Mrs. Frank Cspurro. DR.. II. E san
Gilbert s. MelODe Mrs. Bessie Weber. Mrs.
Eugene Graham. Mrs ". c. Blewett Miss Ethel
Arthur. Miss Margaret Simpson.
Home physicisns-Dr. C. r Harry. Dr. s W
2 Langdon, Dr. Mary C. Taylor, DR.. Minerva
Goodman.
Consulting stan-Dr. A. ". Hoisholt Dr.. Mar
Earet smythe- Dr. B. j. Powell. Or. B. F.
Walker.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-21
JUVENILE COURT JUDGE
PLEADS FOR PLAYGROUND
Probation Committee Reviews
Work of Five Years
ISpeciol Dispatch to The CaIll

STOCKTON, Nov 20.-The probation
committee Of this county, OF which A
a oullahan is chairman. met this after
Noo1 IN Judge Frank II. Smiths court
= 1m. the principal feature of the
meeting being the review of the work
accomplished by the Juvenile court
during the last five years
Judge Smith, who presides over the
Juvenile court, gave a detailed account
Of the various cases he had considered
and the good accomplished by taking
wayward boys and girls off the streets
and placing them in homes.
He also condemned certain places Of
amusement, such as cheap dance halls.
so far as being patronized by boys and
girls SIS concerned. A children's play
ground was urged by the Judge. The
meeting was wei attended and much
interest manifested in the work.