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The Washburn leader., 1909-01-08
Mrs. Beisel Tells Of Killing
Of Captain Erb.
SAYS HE THREATENED Her
Appeared in Hall With Revolver and
She GrappIed With Him in strus-
gle for, Life-After Securing the
Weapon She "Fired and Fired and
Then All Grew Dark Before Her and
She Remembered No More"

She Remembered No More"
Media, Pa, Jan. 6.-Mrs. Catherine
Beisel, on the stand in the trial In
which she and her sister, Mrs. M.
Florence Erb, are charged with the
killing of the latter's husband, Cap
tain ). Clayton Erb, continued under
direct examination her story of the
shooting of Erb The witness told of
having been summoned by telephone
from a nearby hotel by her sister,
who said that Captain Erb had been
beating her.
When / got to the house, she con,
tinued, I'VE went to my sisters room
and a minute later. my sister went to
the bathroom, saying that she would
tell me all about Erb beating her
since he came home. Then / heard
Mr.. Erb's loud voice."
Mrs. Beisel covered her face with
her hands and shook with emotion.
She went on:
II ran into the hall. l saw him with
a revolver. I'll get you now,' he said,
and he came toward me. AS he came
i sprang at him."
Re-Enacts the Tragedy.
The spectators in the room gaped
open eyed at the witness as she en-
acted in the witness box the tragedy
of Erb's death. She said she did not
know whether she got the revolver
then or during the struggle after
wards. She told of the tussle with
Erb for life; how he held the pistol
toward her face; how she Knocked 1t
up, braced herself against the door,
released herself from his grasp and
how he caught her again.
Il fired at him"
+ Mrs, Beisel's voice rang to the fartll-
est corner of the courtroom. She
fired aud fred, she said. Then all
grew dark before her, she said, and
she did not know what happened next.
She had tainted.
The witness told of events subse'
quent to the shooting and was then
cross-examined by District Attorney
MacDade. This brought out nothing
new. 3,
Mrs. Beisel was followed on the
stand by several physicians. The
medical men told of having treated
Mrs. Erb for injuries she said had
been inflicted upon her by Captain
Erb. The defense then rested.
The Washburn leader., 1909-01-08
YANkToN SAILS FOR MEssINa
Has Medical Supplies and Doctors on
Board.

Port Said, Jan. 6.-The American
scout cruiser Yankton has left here
for Messina with medical supplies and
provisions on board for the earth
quake sufferers. She carried also 8
number of doctors.
The Connecticut, the flagship Of
Rear Admiral Sperry; the Vermont,
the Kansas and the Minnesota arrived
here from Suez They will sail for
Naples as soon as they have taken on
coal. "a
!. The itinerary Of the fleet is being
modified in consequence of the Mes
sina earthquake, but the details OF
the new programme have not yet been
annornce.d
The Washburn leader., 1909-01-08
Jeftries May Fight johnson.

Los Angeles, Cal, Jan. 6.-There is
considerable basis, it is said, for the
rumor that James J. .Jeffries, former
heavyweight champion of the world,
has reconsidered his decision not to
again enter the ring and that he is
about to make some proposition to the
Australian promoter of the recent
championship fight between Burns
and johnson looking to champion
ship. battle some time during the COM
ing year between Champion Johnson
and himself.
The Washburn leader., 1909-01-08
REPORT SENT TO SENATE: !:
Brownsville Probe BY Private petec.
.a tives Cost $4,000. Y.

Washington, Jan. cit has cost the
government $4,000 already in the
employment Of private detective
agencies to investigate the Browns
vile af,air and the contracts with
these agencies are still in force. This
information was received by the sen
ate from Secretary Of War Wright ir
response to the Foraker resolution In
quiring when and by what authority
Of law. Herbert ]. Browne and w. G.
BALDWIN we're employed. It was the
re,port Of Browne and Baldwin on
which President Roosevelt based q
recent message to congress declaring
that the guilt Of certain Of the dis.
charged negro soldiers had been
fixed beyond q shadow OF a doubt and
sthis report was attacked BY Senator
Foraker in q speech on the floor o.
the senate. 1gsg Az ~ ~ 8ss: .Sss 81 WI 4
The Washburn leader., 1909-01-08
CANADIAN cHlNAmAN~ HUNG
Goes to eaIlows With Customary
:3acial Stoicism.

Macleod, Alberta, Jan. 6.Ma.l
Hong, a Chinaman, was hanged here
by Radcliffe. Canada's official hang
man. There was no hitch in the ex-
ecution, the Chinaman going to the
Eallows with the customary racial
stoicism. RI.
NJ Nah Hong shot his partner, Nah
Ling, in th.:r laundry here late In Oc-
tober. The latter had collected nones
for the firm and lost it ganlhl.nn::sg
This enraged Nah Hong SO that hs.
purchased revolver and on returnina
to the laundry emptied seven slsot.
into his partners body. Mah Haa
did not resist arrest, simply re.nss'
Ing to the police, me shoot lin:
him no good.
The Washburn leader., 1909-01-08
FIGHT MATTER IN COURTS
Foraker 70 Become Attorney for Dis.
!, charged Negro Soldiers. i

& Washington, Jan. 6.-After March I
next the activities Of Senator Foraker
Of Ohio will be transferred from the
United States senate to the courts.
While no definite understanding has
been reached concerning his course 1t
,is believed he will become attorney
fer some Of the Brownsville soldiers
in an enort# to test the constitutional
ity Of the presidents action in dis
charging them without honor. before
the end Of their enlistments.
The Washburn leader., 1909-01-08
VISITS GRAVE OF VICTIM
Man Condemned to Death for Murder
Of His Wife.

Dayton, o., Jan. 6.-Harry Crooks.
convicted last week of numbering his
wife and sentenced to the electric
chair, begged the privilege Of visiting
his wife's grave in Woodland GENE.
terry and the sheriff granted the
prayer, sending the man to the ceme-
terry with strong guard. Crooks for
bade his attorneys to make any ap-
plicgtion for a new trial, declaring
that he was not insane and that the
verdict was a Just one His wife had
been divorced from him on the ground
OF cruelty. He shot her to death I'm
the street six months ago.
The Washburn leader., 1909-01-08
NORTHWEST LEGISLATURES
Lawmakers Meet and Organize for
Business.

Business.
st. Paul, Jan. 6.--The thirty-sixth
session of the Minnesota legislature
met and completed its organization.
A. j. Rockne of Zumbrota was elected
speaker of the house and Archibald
H. Vernon chief clerk. George W..
Peachey was chosen secretary CT the
senate.
Pierre, s. D., Jan. 6.-The new leg
islature organized and in Joint ses-
sion listened to the messages OF Re-
firing Governor Crawford and Incom-
ing Governor Vessey. Both asked the
legislature to provide for the guar.
anty of bank deposits. Each of the
governors also asked for repositories
for state funds and urged enactment
of law for a 2-cent passenger fare
in the state.
Bismarck, N. D., Jan. 6.-Both
branches of the legislature met and
organized. According to the selection
made by the Republican caucus u. l..
Burdick of Cavalier county was for
mally elected speaker of the house.
]. W. Foley of Bismarck was elected
secretary of the senate
The Washburn leader., 1909-01-08
GRAIN AND PROVISION PRICES
puIuth Wheat and Elax.

Duluth, Jan. 5.-Wheat-To arrive
and OH track-No. hard, $1.105s: No.
1 Northern, $1.097s; No. 2 Northern.
$1O77s; May, s1.O9ts July, $1.09N-
FlaA-To arrive and on track. $1.52.
May, $1.52A.
The Washburn leader., 1909-01-08
Sailors Drown in Collision.

Sydney, N. S. W., Jan. 6.-Unable
to swim by reason of their heavy am
muniuon belts fifteen sailors were
drowned in a collision between the
pinnace of the British cruiser Encoun-
ter and the collier Dunmore.
The Washburn leader., 1909-01-08
Three Killed by Explosion.

lnez, KY, Jan. 6.-Three lives were
lost in an explosion of powder at the
home of Allen Cassel, wealthy.
planter and deputy sheriff of Martin
county. Cassels wife and son were
burned to crisp, while his stepdaugh-
ter died shortly afterward,
The Washburn leader., 1909-01-08
WILL COST IMMENSE SUM
Plans for Rebuilding Messina and
Reggie Discussed.

ReQalo Discussed.
Rome, Jan. 6.-Plans for the re-
building of Reggie and Messina al
ready are being discussed in detail,
but especially with regard to the lat
ter place, which is the second city OF
Sicily. 1t is estimated that about
$4,000, 900 will suffice to rebuild Mes
sina for $4,000 inhabitants, making It
commercial and maritime center. It
will take about $S,O0O,OO0 to rebuild
Reggie for $4,000 people. In any event
many years must elapse before the
thoroughly terrorized populations can
be induced to return to live In the
stricken territory.
Another project is to transfer Mes.
sina Professionally to Milazzo, small
town near the ruins of Messina on the
north coast of the island.
: It has been decided to reconvene
the Italian parliament on Friday or
Saturday of this week to consider
remedies and measures to cope Win
the existing situation in Calabria ana
Eastern Sicily. Three members oil
the chamber of deputies perished IN
the earthquake. A bill will be pre-
sented setting forth that all people
who were in the stricken cities and
towns who have not been found at the
: expiration of three months snail DC
considered dead.
The pope visited the wounded in tho
Vatican hospital, accompanied, by Dr.
Giuseppe Petacci, his private physi-
clan. and heard the doctors opinion
ON each case.
The Washburn leader., 1909-01-08
Minneapolis Wheat.

Minneapolis, Jan. 5.-Wheat-May-
$1.O9as l1.09ls; July, $1.09s @10sh.
On track-No. 1 hard, s1.10A @1.11A
No. Northern, $1.O9A M1.10A; No.
2 Northern. $1.07A QO1.09A; No. 3
Northern. $I.04A M1.06A.
The Washburn leader., 1909-01-08
ST. Paul Union Stock Yards.

st. Paul, Jan. 5.-Cattle-Good to
choice steers. $5:5OD6.50: fair to good.
$4.5OeD5.25; good to choice cows and :
heifers, s4.0O@5.O0; veals. $6,00@8.26.s
Hogs-$5.45@5.75. Sheep-Wethers
$4.5OD5.35; yearlings. $4.50M4.S5.
spring lambs, $7.0O@7.40.
The Washburn leader., 1909-01-08
Chicago Grain and Provisions.

Chicago, Jan. 5. Wheat-May. 81
071a:: July, asNc; Sept, CSC. Corn
May, 61M@6lAc: July. 61h@6lhc;
Sept, 61ssc. Oats-May, 61%c; July.
46@46Mc; Sept, 391A@3SAc. Pork
Jan, 5000; May, $16.571k. Butter
22032c; dairies, 211x@
75c. Eggs-29c. Poultry Turkeys.
l6c; chickens, 1211c; springs, lac.
The Washburn leader., 1909-01-08
EPIDEMIC NOW
!. THREATENED
tutbreak Of Typhoid Fever
at Messina.
--.-------.
EARTH TREMORS CONTINUE.

Medical Administration Recommends
Compulsory Removal Of All the Liv-
! ing in Destroyed cities-Work Of
Searching Ruins Has, Practically
Ceased, as There Is No Expectation
Of Finding Any One Alive.
Rome, Jan. 6.-Dispatches received
Gom Messina and Reggie Indicate
that although the situation is in some
respects. better fresh complications
have arisen. Typhoid fever has
broken out at Messina. The. lack of
pure water and the increasing pollu-
lon of the air causes the physicians
In charge of the Red Cross work to
fear an epidemic. The medical adj
ministration in conference with the
government authorities are consider
ing the compulsory removal of all the
living in the destroyed cities. The
work of searching under the ruins
has almost ceased because there is no
expectation of finding any one alive.
The earth tremors continue, causing
fresh apprehension among the al
!. ready painfully affected survivors and
the workers from outside. -
The prompt dispatch of part of
the American battleships with the
feet commander, Rear Admiral
Bperry, to offer aid in the earthquake
relief work has added to the public
feeling of appreciation and gratitude.
Word has come that Admiral Sperry
has opened fund for the sufferers
and that the men of the fleet are con-
tributing generously.
The catastrophe is almost wholly
italian, few foreigners being among
the dead. The American embassy
and Americans who have gone to the
scene either as volunteers in relief
work or as correspondents have not
found any further Americans among
, the victims. ~
Queen Helena has asked the at-
thorit:es and people throughout Italy
not to engage in the usual festivities
ON her birthday next Friday. II can
not possibly think of any kind of re-
joicing," said the queen in communi-
eating her desire to the court cham
berlain, while the nation is suffering
such terrible mourning"
The Washburn leader., 1909-01-08
IOWA W0MAN's AWFUL DEED
Kills Her Four Children and Commits
Suicide.

Nlllo steF f0ur SnnoTen ano Nomm.ts
Suicide. ,.
Rockwell City, Ia. Jan. 6.-Mrs.
John A. Powell, young mother, shot
to death her four children following G
quarrel with her husband. She then
placed the rifle against her body and
fired, the bullet piercing her throat
She and the eldest boy, Ned, nine
years old, fingered for time. when
both died within an hour Of each
other. 5 ~, II
Mrs. Powell lined the children up
against the wall and fired a bullet
into each. After she had shot all the
boys she fired at her heart by placing
the rifle on the floor and pulling the
trigger with her foot !,
The Washburn leader., 1909-01-08
PEOPLE FLED FROM HOMES
Terrific Explosion Mistaken for Earth
W. quake Shock.

ST. Louis, Jan. Can explosion
which shook houses and shattered
windows five miles away occurred at
Wood River, ILL.,, when an oil tank of
100000 gallons capacity caught fire.
Henry Johnson, watchman, was
caught by the flaming oil and burned
to death.
Almost every window in Benbow
City was broken and the residents
fed from their beds, fearing that an
earthquake had taken place.
The Washburn leader., 1909-01-08
CHARGES FILED AGAINST HIM
Nomination Of Commissioner Watch.
25 orn Withdrawn.

Washington, Jan. 6.-The~ nomina-
tion Of Robert B. Watchorn. commis-'
sioner Of immigration at Ellis island,
TO succeed himself, which was sent to
the senate Monday, has been with
The Washburn leader., 1909-01-08

drawn by President Roosevelt.
Senator Dillingham;, chairman of
the committee on immigration, said
that he had been informed that nu-
merous charges of a technical charac-
ter had been filed against the commits
sioner and that it was for this reason
President Roosevelt had decided to
withdraw the nomination.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-04-09
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior, U. S.
Land Office, at Rapid City, S. D.,
November 2, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that Lilly
Grandon, daughter of and sole heir
II Margaret Roche, deceased, Rapid
City, S. d., who, on April 26, 1902,
made homestead entry No. 6715-
O2345, for northeast one-uuarter,
section 10, township l north, range
Z east, B. H. NJ, has filed notice Of
intention to make final five year
proof, to establish claim to the land
above described, before E. S. john
ston, U. S. Commissioner, at Wall,
d., on the 18th day of December.
1908.
Claimant names as witnesses;
William Summers, of Rapid City.
5. d., Joseph Totten, of Rapid CITY.
5. d., John Plat, of Pennington, s.
D., Eugene R. Kinds, of PENNINGTON.
s D.
JOHN L. BURKE, Register.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-04-09
Married.,

In Rapid City, at the Congrega-
tional parsonage, Monday, April s.,
1909, Roy A. IIoisington and Miss
Minnie Burger, both of Hot Springs,
Rev. f. C. Holbrook officiating.
In Rapid City, April Z, 1909, at
the home of the groom in the Far
low residence on Kansas City street,
John Gibson and Miss Abbie Meach-
am, both OF Rapid City. Rev. NJ. R..
Sheldon officiating.
In Rapid City, Wednesday, April
e. 1909, at tn ehome of the brides
parents, Mr. and Mrs. j. H. Leary,
Stanley Berry and Miss Abbie
Leary. of this city, were married
Rev. NJ r. sheldon officiating. The
bride is we'll known here where she
has lived about all her life She is
an energetic light-hearted young
lady, who has been like mother to
the younger children. Mr.. Berry has
a good ranch near White Owl, and
they commence married life under
suspicious circumstances. The I'm
ion congratulates.
In Rapid City, Friday, April 8,
1909, at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Bert Miner, Robert r. Saul, of this
city, and Miss Vivian Duncan, of
Chamberlain, Rev. f. C. Holbrook
officiating.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-04-09
MUST LEAVE MARTINIQUE
French Government Decides Castro
is Menace.

French Government Decides Castro
is a Menace.
Washington, April S.-The eff
forts of the American government
to keep former President Castro
out of Venezuela and away from
neaby ports has every indication of
success. Most of the powers hav-
ing possessions nearby have indi-
Gated to the state department. that
Castro is not wanted within their
boundaries.
The various governments are will
ing to acquiesce in the desire of
the United States government that
Castro be far removed from the
scenes of his former prestige.
Paris, April S.-The French gov
eminent today decided to expel Cas-
tro from Martinique, on the ground
that his presence there is likely to
foment revolution in Venezuela.
This decision followed a cablegram
from Ambassador Jusseand at
Washington, giving an account Of
the conference which he had with
Secretary of State Knox yesterday
morning.
Port de France, April 8.-Castro
was taken suddenly i'll today. The
scar left by the operation performed
upon him at Berlin opened several
centimeters. His condition is said
to be very grave.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-04-09

the amount paid. The amount was
also marked paid on the sheriff
records. 1t is only by accident that
the discovery was made that the tax
es had not been paid, and an invest
cation revealed, according to tie
claims of the prosecution, that the
entries indicating that the claim
had been settled are in Malmberg's
handwriting. A number Of county
officials and their employees testified
that in their belief the entries had
been forged and that the forgeries
were in Malmberg's handwriting.
Malmberg conducted an abstract
business, and in that capacity had
access to the records.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-04-09
Notice for Publication.

Department of the Interior, U. S.
Land Office at Rapid City, S. D..
January 8, 1900.
Notice is hereby given that Ste
phen Wildman, of Rapid City, S. D.,
who, on November 80, 1907, made
homestead entry No. 17423-O7490,
for the south half of southwest
quarter and northeast quarter of
southwest quarter, section 35, town
ship north, range east, B. H. NJ.
has filed notice of intention to make
final Communication proof, to estab-
lish claim to the land above de-
scribed, before Register and Re
ceiver, u. S. Land Office, Rapid City,
s. D., on the 18th day of February,
1909:
Claimant names as witnesses, Gust
Headt, of Rapid City, S. D.; Cabcl
Hale, of Rapid City, S. D., George
Hirz, of Rapid City, S. D., Emil Man
Ike. of Rapid City, S. D.
John l.. Burke, Register.
First publication Jan. Is.
No coal land listed in this district.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-04-09

Pierre, to look up suitable place
for a summer resort or club house.
And we understand that Spring
Gulch. about sixteen miles up the
Crouch lines has been chosen as the
location. They expect to erect "a
building worth 100000. the work to
begin as soon as the material can
be put on the ground. This club
Is comprised of forty-nine OF Pierre's
most substantial business men, in
Guiding the governor of the state,
for which Rapid City should be
truly thankful not only of her
scenery, climate and resources, but
no doubt it is only the beginning of
series of these club houses and
this of course means great deal to
our city.
Saturday evening l.. r. Ryther and
wife entertained a large party of
friends Som 'erset was played and
delicious supper served. About
thirty-tive were present.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-04-09
Notice for Publication.

Department of the Interior, U.
5. Land Office, Rapid City, S. D.,
January 9, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that Charles
S. Pierce, of Piedmont, S. D., who,
on April z, 1903, made homestead
entry No. 7411,-05S53, for Lot q,
southwest quarter of northeast quar-
Ter, northwest quarter of southeast
quarter, northeast quarter OF SOUTH
vest quarter, in. section /, township
J north, range east, B. H. NJ, has
tiled notice of intention to make
,inal five year proof, to establish
claim to the land above described,
)efore Register and receiver, U. S.
land office, Rapid City, S. D., on the
24tl day of February, 1909.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Ernest D. Smith, of Piedmont, S.
D.. Charles Bruner, of Piedmont,
5. D., Eberhard Johnson, Syverlng
Martinson, of Piedmont, S. D.
John L. Burke, Register.
No coal land listed in this district.
First publication Jan. Is.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-04-09
Weekly Weather Report.

Temperature and precipitation da-
ia from the records of the local Office
U. S. Weather Bureau, Lakota Build
ing, Rapid City, s. D., for the week
ending Thursday, April 8, 1909.
Highest temperature during the
week sc on the Bird.
Lowest temperature during the
week, 20 on the Sth.
Average daily temperature during
the week 81
Normal daily temperature for the
week 80.
Average daily deficiency in temp
erature during the week 2.3.
Average daily deficiency in temp
erature since April 1, 1.S.
Average daily excess in tempera-
ture since January 1, 1.3.
Total precipitation in inches dur
ing the week, 0.10.
Normal precipitation in inches for
the week, 037.
Deficiency in precipitation since
Deficiency in precipitation since
January 1, 1.76.
c. l.. Mitchell, Observer.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-04-09

George McManus stages the pro-
duction, which is guarantee of it's
excellence. He also assumes lead
ing comedy role, which gives oppor-
tunity for the display of some clever
acting.
To miss seeing "The Honeymoon
ers" will be to miss the best theat-
rical event during Stockmeeting.
Seats may be secured at Mcnamara s
book store on Main street. Prices
for the occasion will not be raised
on account of the celebration but
will remain at rs and 80 cents.
Reservation of seats may be made
Friday of this week.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-04-09
Opposition to Referendum.

vermillion, S. D., April 6. - The
move to have the game law passed
by the last legislature submitted
to vote of the people by the refer
endum route is meeting with little
sympathy in the southeastern par;
of the state, and nearly every week
ly publication has come out in high
praise of the law.
1t is said that the ammunition
firms and hunters in the western
and northern part of the state are
behind the proposition to knock out
the game law, or hold it up for twi
years at least, by invoking the refer
endum law.
The move to referend the law
will meet with stubborn opposition
in the south central part of thu
state.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-04-09
1.-THE HoNEYNiooNERs" RETURN
Laughable Farce to be Seen at Ii
bIary Hall Monday Night.

Laughable Farce to be Seen Mt Id
brary Hall Monday Night.
On Monday night, April IL, will
be presented at Library Hall that de-
lightfully interesting, up-to-date,
screaming comedy, 1.-THE Honey
mooners."
For a laugh-producer from start
ITO finish, THE Honeymooners"
takes easily first place among recent
comedy successes.
Unlike the common variety of
farce comedies, musical plays, ETC.,
The Honeymooners'' is possessed
of an interesting and cleverly drawn
plot. Woven into a really funny
story Of the misadventures Of man
and his newly welded wife are
countless situations sbrimming with
lively action and irresistible humor.
Marguerite Rich and Bert Nc
5Manus appear in the leading roles,
supported by an able cast compris-
ing Bessie Porterfield, Dick Van
Donseloor, Minr Post, George Nc
eaAA.anus, zelia; souie. Dave Fall. Josie
Maxwell and Carl LesdY.