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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-02-24
Notice

| have reserved eight ten acre
trac Is of land in Florida now being
reclaimed by the State, adjoining
that owned by me. for 80 DAYS.
Who wants one Of then, $50 per
acre. Sold on payments, Here is a
snap, all land below frost line.
Pert Coquillette.
Agent.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-02-24

For good things to eat go to A. HI.
Churchill's. stiff
Two second hand engines for sale
cheap, both 20 horse and ready for
work. Halloween & Waite.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-12-02
POPULAR BELIEF REGARDING
OWNING ROD SHATTERED,

Washington, Nov. 23.-In cold
and scientific report M. Il. Fuller, of
the United States Geological Survey,
has shattered the popular belief that
the divining rod is a water finder.
Faith in the dipping twig is based on
a delusion, he asserts and the man
who says he can locate water sup
plies by it's use is pretender.
No appliance, either mechanical
or electrical,' says Fuller, has yet
been devised that will detect water
in places where plain common sense
will not show its presence just as
we'll. The uselessness of the divin-
ing rod is indicated by the fact that
it may be worked at will by the OPP
orator, that he fails to detect strong
water currents and other free course
that afford no surface indications
of water, and that his location in re-
gions where water flows in well-de-
fined channels are no more success
full than mere guesses. In fact. it's
operators are successful only in re-
gions where ground water occurs in
definite sheet in porous material
In such regions few failures to find
water can occur, for wells can get
water almost anywhere"
This exposure of the divining rod
fraud, however, is only single feat
ure OF the report. 1t tells farmers
about the various kinds of rocks
and deposits that contain and con-
vey underground water, the advan-
tages and disadvantages of different
kinds of wells, boring methods and
measures for the protection of
springs and wells from pollution.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-12-02
COUNT COMES TOO HIGH.

Birmingham, Ala, Nov. "a
Tainted titles are at a discount IN
Birmingham. j. c. Maben, presi-
dent of the Gloss-Scheffield Steel
and Iron Company, and hard-head-
ed man of business, is said to have
given the "skiddoo" sign to Count
Martio de Nascimento of Portugal,
whose marriage to Mr.. Maben's
daughter, Elizabeth, had been set for
today
The iron magnate disagreed vio-
lently with the count in regard to
the marriage settlement. Rumor
has it that the noble claiming at first
to be actuated only by the sincerest
and most disinterested affection for
the fair Birmingham girl, put off his
financial demands until the date
and arrangements for the marriage
had been completed.
Although the count is the scion OF
family as old as the house Of Bra
ganza itself, his title is somewhat
clouded by the fact that the new
Portuguese republic has announced
the abolition of all patents of nobil-
ity. The count therefore has NO
standing as noble in his own coun-
try. 4
1t is reported here that a large
number Of Portuguese mobiles are now
in this country, or will soon come
over to search for wealthy wives.
Under the monarchy the Portuguese
nobility waxed fat from the labor OF
the poor, but that condition no long
er exists and many men with impos.
Ing titles now find themselves forced
to choose between marrying Ameri-
can hciresses or going to work.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-12-02
ROOF CUTTERS A MENACE
TO HEALTH IN PANAMA.

Washington, Nov. 25.-The inno-
cent roof cutters of the States.
where the sparrows chirp and spring
rain drips with musical cadence, is
a thing of horror and a menace to
human life down in the lsthmus of
Panama where the canal is being
dug.
In newly constructed houses the
roof antter is eliminated entirely and
a decree has just been issued by the
governor OF Panama empowering the
health officers to tear down defet-
i've roof cutters if the owners of the
houses don't take the initiative and
do it themselves.
Defective cutters are those in
which pools of water collect, in which
mosquitoes-the yellow fever stan
dard bearers of tropical climates
may hatch and begin their lives so
full of deadly evil.
A few years ago a roof gutter was
looked upon as entirely harmless in
the 1sthmus of Panama. There were
SO many pools and swamps and quag-
mires that the mosquito had most of
the world to choose from as an abid-
ing place. But the sanitary sharks
narrowed the domain down amazing
ly, once they got to work. The
swamps We're drained or coated with
Oil. The pools were dried up or put
out of business. Now it is hard for
the poor insect to find home except
in some Anticipated roof gutter where
the water gathers in small pools In
which they may find refuge to build
a modest domicile and hatch their
young.
The inspectors say that roof gut.
| tiers are bad anywhere and it is quite
possible that they will come under
the ban in the United States, as soon
as the common people-that is ev.
erybody but the doctors-realiZt
that they may be harboring the dead.
| liest kind of malaria at the sill of the
gable window.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-12-02
ACCUSED OF A VERY
SERIOUS OFFENsE.

Pollock, Nov. % Archie Nc
Callun, young rancher near Pol
lock, Is in the Campbell county tafl.
awaiting trial at the next term Of
the circuit court, for criminally as
saulting Miss Ella Searle, a young
school teacher who is instructor at
a country school three miles from
Pollock. Miss Searle was returning
to her home in Pollock after the
close Of school for the day, when
McCallum passed driving team.
He spoke to her and then leaped
from his wagon and attacked her.
Miss Searle resisted but was over
come. After the crime she hurriel
In to town. in weak and hygtericaI
condition, and reported the affair
to her mother. Mrs. Searle notified
the officers, and within an hour tive
automobile loads of men were search
ing the country for the criminal.
They did not at the time know Of hta
identity and failed to locate him.
The next day. however, a warrant
was issued for McCallum. and he
was arrested at his home and lodged
in Jail. He was placed under ST. soc
bonds which he has not yet furnish
ed 2
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-12-02
PARK NEAR WHITE HOUSE
ADORNED WITH STATUES

Washington, Nov. 90. Three
corners of Lafayette Park. across
Pennsylvania Avenue from the
White House grounds, are adorned
with the statues of foreign heroes
of the revolution and soon a fourth
will afford standing room for the
likeness of another warrior who
crossed the ocean to fight for liberty.
statute OF Lafayette facing the
treasury, has stood under the trees
for many years. 1t was unmarked
until half dozen years ago when
delegation Of distinguished French
men came over to help dedicate a
statue of Rochambeau. Then Lafay.
cites name was hurriedly chisled in
the pedestal.
The dedication of Rochambeau' S
statue was a grand affair All the
big men of the government, the di-
plomatic corps, and ii galloXy of the
distinguished men of France lent
their presence. The uniforms of the
latter were gorgeous creations and
were especially admired because OF
the fact that they enabled Washing
tonians to see with the naked eye
the glory of these baggy, scarlet
trousers that flare in pictures Of Ma
poleon's battles.
Thaddeus Kosciuszko, the Polish
patriot, took his martial stand at the
northeast corner Of the park last
summer. No expense was spared,
even covered stands being provided
fof the brief ceremony, and the
plaudits OF thousands acclaimed the
unwilling.
Now comes the statue of Baron
Won Steuben, the German drillmas-
ter, which will occupy a commanding
position at the northwest corner OF
the park, opposite the big, square
brick house that the people present
ed to Commodore Decatur. With
elaborate ceremonies it will be un-
yelled on December IL. President
Taft, Secretary Dickinson, of the
War Department; Count Bernstorff,
the German ambassador; Represen-
tative Bartholdt of Missouri, and
the President of the German-Ameri-
can National Alliance will make ad-
dresses. A chorus of 500 will sing.
All the soldiers within easy reach OF
the capital and many societies will
join in parade. Eighty-six German
societies will participate Albert JAZZ
gers is the sculptor. A replica Of
the statue will be presented to the
emperor of Germany.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-12-02
ATTELL-MOORE MATCH.

New York, Nov. 22.-Abe Attell,
featherweight champion of the world
who came mighty near losing to
frankie Conley at New Orleans nine
days ago, will again put his title in
jeopardy when he meets Pal Moore,
the clever Quaker City scrapper, be-
fore the Fairmont Athletic club to
night. Moore was the sensation of
the New York clubs last spring and
summer, and he is expected to make
Ably extend himself to the limit. The
weight is 1873 pounds at the ring
side, instead of 1913. The present ar
rangement will benefit Moore more
than the featherweight champion,
but Attell says it doesn't matter how
heavy Moore may be. If Moore shows
up better in the ten rounds, he will
have little claim to the title held by
Attell, eas the weight conditions
prove that the Philadelphia is a
lightweight pure and simple.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-12-02
Soldiers Desert Diaz.

Mexico City, Nov. 22.-The re-
suit OF the fighting at Durango, a
city of 10000 inhabitants, during
the night is withheld by the military
authorities who control the only
telegraph wire left in the city
Troops and rurales are being ordered
to every district where trouble is
feared. There was rioting last
night at Gomex del Palacio, Parral
AID Torreon. The rioting was also
renewed at Canahea. Six hundred
soldiers of the garrison at Chihau-
hau are ready to join the revolu-
tionists.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-12-02
Battle Imminent at To,reon.

Monclova, Nov. 22.-The great
mining camp at Vallardena, in Dur
ango, where the American Smelling
and Refining company is located,
was captured by the Insurgents. The
plant was damaged and many Amer
leans injured. Francisco Madero is
on the way to join the big body OF
insurgents. Two regiments of Diaz' S
forces left Monterey last night fol
Torreon, where battle is expected
to take place at almost any time.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-12-02
JUSTIN MCCARTHY /;
IS EIGHTY YEARS OLD.

S.t1 T. 49,
London. Nov. a.. Justin Me-
Carthy. the famous statesman his
tonrian and novelist, received !
flood Of congratulations from frianda
throughout the world today On tho
occasion Of his eightieth BIRTHDAY an.
niyersary. Mr.. Mccarthy. who haa
long been regarded as one Of ~.
.sremost men Of letters. was born il.
Sork Y 1880. and at an early age
pegan mis- career as reporter in the
salery q the House of Commons.
$. .ae = regarded as the greatest novel;
ist ireland has produced since Chas
Lever. but the work by which he win
probably be longest remembered VIM
g his History Of Our own Times. Vi
=. Carthy II In good health go
continues actively It work.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-12-02
Insurgents Capture Towns.

Monclova, Nov. 22.-Railroad
men bring reports that the insur-
gents have captured three chief
towns in the rich Lazas valley. They
are Gomex del Palacio, Torreon and
Lerdo, with a population of $4,000.
There are five hundred Americans at
Torreon, but none of them are re-
ported to have been killed. Many
millions of dollars of American cap
ital are invested in Monclova. One
thousand Mexican soldiers are re-
ported to have revolted and Joined
the insurgents at Gomez Palacio.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-12-02
QUADRUPLE CRIME
Of MISSOURI MEN
ROBBERS ENTER FARM HOME
AND WIPE OUT ENTIRE
FAMILY.
.BlooDH0uNDS ARE ON TRAIL
NeiShbOrS Heard Shots-Saw House
i'll FalmeS-Robbers Set Fire to
Conceal Crime.

Barnard, Mo-, Nov. 21.-A quad
ruple murder was committed on a
farm near here during the night and
the house was burned to conceal the
crime. The murdered persons are
Oda Hubbell, aged 80, a farmer; his
wife. aged also 80, and two chill
dren. The neighbors heard shots
near the house. Later the house
was set on fire. When the bodies
We're found it was discovered that
they had all be shot to death. Blood
hounds are on the trail of the rob.
bers and if caught a lynching is mos,
apt TO occur.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-12-02
DR.. CR|PPEN
CONFESSES He
MURDERED WIFE
LONDON TIMES BUYS STORY OF
CRIME AND MONEY GOES
TO MISS LENEVE.
TO Benefit HER UNBORN CH|LD
Crippen Also Sets Aside Part of the
Money for His Father. Not
knowing Him Dead.

London, Nov. 22.-Dr. Crippen
has confessed, the London Times
buying his story from him and pay
ing the money to Miss Leneve for the
support of her unborn child. Grip
pen also set aside part of the money
for his father, not knowing that no
had died in poverty. The story tells
in cold-blooded language Crippen's
jealousy of his wife, Of his intimacy
with Miss Leneve, and of his wife's
subsequent poisoning of his wife and
the burial OF her body and his fight
from England.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-12-02

Columbia, S. c., Nov. 22.-Among
the most important matters to come
up at this session of the South Caro-
lima Supreme court which convened
today, is the appeal of w. 7. Jones
the alleged wife murderer. Jones.
was wealthy planter and extensive
land owner in Union county, was
convicted nearly two years ago of
poisoning his wife, by administering
strychnine in her food. He was
sentenced to life imprisonment ano
has since been confined in jail pend
ing the result of his appeal for a
new trial.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-12-02
Refugees Report Battle.

Laredo, Texas, Nov. 22.-Many
Mexican refugees are arriving here
from Mexico and report a battle be-
tween the insurgents and the Diaz
forces. Francisco Madero with a
body of troops is reported to have
attacked the Diaz forces at Calmar-
go. Over 100 Mexican and United
States secret service men are here
and United States marshals are COM
ing from all over Texas.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-12-02
HYMENIAL NUPTIALS
AT HIGH NOON

Miss Addie Phillips and Bert Mar
KEEL of Nahant were married in the
parlors of Mrs. G. l.. Graves home
at high noon today. Only few in
innate friends of the contracting
parties witnessed the wedding.
The bride was attended by Miss
Freida Ward and L. Dorman was
best man. The happy young people
will make their home in Nahant,
where Mr.. Markell holds lucrative
position with the Mclaughlin Tie &
Timber company. The newly weds
left for Nahant this afternoon.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-12-02
HUSBAND DROWNS AND COMPAN-
ION REMAINS IN ISOLATED
CAMP 10 DAYS.
SHOOTS MOOSE AND BEAR
Spirit Lake Woman Rescued by
Trapper-DiscOvers Missing
Boat Where S:,mmer Per.
ished.

Spirit Lake, Ia, Nov. 22.-Eigh-
teen hundred miles from her former
home at this place, her husband
drowned with his guide in Crooked
lake, north of Prince Albert, and her
own hands and feet frozen from ex-
posture in an almost open camp, Mrs
F. X. Sammer has been rescued and
brought to Calgary, Alberta. She
lived for is days on the edge of the
lake in a wild and almost uninhab-
tied country until found by trap
per, who was in the region after big
game. The story which comes back
to friends here is such one as can
happen only in the wilderness OF
woods and lakes in country which
has not yet been redeemed from the
wild"
After living in Calgary for time
after leaving here, Sammer and his
wife, with accoutrements for hunt
ing and subsisting we'll in camps,
went across Crooked Lake and pitch
ed their tent in the timber country.
Mrs. Sammers was left in charge
while her husband and the gulue
went back for supplies for the win
ter. The two men did not return.
Mrs. Sammers waited anxiously for
| Week, still no sign of them and the
camp supplies began to run low. The
w al of nJ1 for.
and succeeded in shooting moose
and some prairie chickens. She also
| succeeded in Wounding a bear which
had been attracted by the smell of
fresh meat hanging from the limbs
of trees which spread over the lone
camp in the wilderness. The bear
escaped, but that did not add to the
feeling of security of the woman
who was left to face the dangers Of
the wild region in which she was as
much alone as Robinson Crusoe on
his desert island.
Eighteen days and nights Mrs.
Sammer spent in the isolated camp
Three days after the men departed,
the woman, while cutting dry spruce
with which to kindle her camp fire,
broke the handle from her ak ant
thus was unable to provide fire suf-
ficient to keep out the cold from her
lonely tent. Still hacking away with
the blade of the ak, Mrs. Sammer
felt her fingers grow numb, and lat
er the skin peeled from her fingers
when the exposed members came in
contact with the frosty ak blade
Much of her time was spent wrapped
in her blankets, but hunger drove
her forth to further efforts and her
condition became pitiful.
Finally she was rescued by a trap
per and as they made their way
across the lake, the fate of her hus-
band and the guide was revealed by
their capsized boat which told the
story of the double tragedy. The
bodies can not be recovered before
spring.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-12-02
TRY TO ERADICATE THE
BOIL WEEVIL

Atlanta, Ca, Nov 22.-co-opera-
ton and scientific methods in an
aggressive campaign to readicate the
boil weevil which has already cost
the cotton growers of the South mil
lions of dollars and which now
threatens greater losses by spreading
into states where it has not appear.
ed before, are the aims of the Boil
Weevil congress, which assembled in
this city today for two days ses-
sion.
The commissioners Of agriculture
of the various states, experts from,
the Department of Agriculture at
Washington and from the Agricul-
tural colleges and experiment sta
tons throughout the South, togeth-
er with large number of planters
merchants and manufacturers whose
prosperity depends upon the cotton
industry, make up the attendance al
the congress.
The congress met for organization
in the Auditorium this afternoon
Mayor Maddox and President Paxo1
of the Atlantic Chamber of Com.
merce greeted the delegates, and H
G. Hastings explained the objects q,
the conference. e. L. Gresham. tn.
state entomologist of Georgia. deliy
cred an address on the boil weeyi
and its work of destruction.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-12-02
OGIlITHORPE MONUMENT
UNVEILED Az SAVANNAH.

Savannah, Ca, Nov. 25.-Amid
enthusiastic demonstrations of a
great concourse of people, the hand
some monument erected in memory
of Gen. James Edward Oglethorpe,
the founder of the colony of Geor-
gia, was unveiled today. The cere-
mony of unwilling occurred in Chip
pewa Square, where the memoria,
to the celebrated English soldier and
colonizer has been erected. Sur
rounding the monument We're grea,
stands to accommodate the many Of
ficials and guests invited to take
part in the exercises Included among
the latter were several prominent
members of the British embassy at
Washington, and official represent
atives of the States Of Georgia,
Florida and South Carolina.
The exercises were preceded by a
brilliant military pageant. In the
procession We're sailors from the
cruiser Birmingham, two battallions
of the Seventeenth Infantry from FIT.
Mcpherson, squadron of the 18th
cavalry from TT. Oglthorpe, and
three companies of coast artiller,
from FIT. Screven and several regi-
ments of the National guard of Geor-
gia.
The monument consists of an i'm
posing pile of marble surmounted
by bronze statue of Gen. Ogle-
thorpe designed by Daniel French.
The entire cost of the memorial was
in the neighborhood of $4,000,
which was subscribed by the state of
Georgia, the city of Savannah and
several patriotic societies.
Gen. James Oglethorpe, in honor
of whose memory the monument
has been erected, came to America
in 1888 to found a colony of Pro-
testants, with special view TO pro-
vide for young men just starting In
life and with no influence or prop
erty. With thirty-fve families he
landed in South Carolina where he
left the colonists while he explored
the country between Carolina and
Florida. This section was claimed
by both England and Spain, but
Oglethorpe made a purchase from the
Creek Indians, of that portion that
is now Georgia and founded the col
ony and town that is now the city
of Savannah. 1t was George II. who
granted the charter for the founding
of the colony and it was named for
him.
Aside from his career in America
the life of Oglethorpe was full of
picturesque incidents. Born in the
reign of William III. in 1898, he.
knew many of the men of the next
century intimately. He began his
service as soldier under Marlbor-
ough, and was an aid of Prince Eu-
gene in his war against the Turks
He sat many years in parliament
and was distinguished in society and
as friend of letters. He lived long
enough to see the success of his
American colony, his death occurring
at his home in England in 1885.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-12-02
Third Cavalry on Scene,

Eagle Pass, Tex, Nov. 22.-The
Third cavalry with Col. Dorst COM
handing, arrived here from Forts
Sam Houston and San Antonio to
preserve the neutrality of the Unit
ed States.
Wall Street Getting Nervous.
New York, Nov. 22.-Wall street
men want the United States to in
tervene and stop the revolution.
Madero's Plans Disclosed.
Mexico City, Nov. 22.-By the ar
rest of two wealthy miners, the en-
tire plans of Madero were disclosed.
He had planned revolt in every
large city and bought large consign-
ments of arms from two American
firms, which he struggled into Mex
leo. Rumors continue that General
Rel is on the way back from
Europe. He is popular with the
army and many soldiers may join
the revolutionists when he returns
Revolts are spreading southwark as
far as Yucatan and Soro, and the
wives of revolutionary leaders are
imprisoned and tortured to force
them to divulge the plans of their
husbands.
Insurgent Victory Confirmed.
Washington, No. 22.-The state
department has received a message
confirming the capture of Gamex de-
Palacio by the insurgents during the
night.
Morgan Hurried From New York.
Washington, Nov. 22.-J. Pier.
pont Morgan hurried here from New
York today to consult with Secre-
tary Knox about the protection OF
several hundred million dollars OF
money invested In Mexico.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-12-02
INTERNATIONAL FIELD TR1ALs

Ruthven, Ont, Nov. 22.-The an.
nual trials of the International Field
Trial club began today on the clrh
preserves near here, and will con-
tinue through the greater part Of the
week. Many of the finest dogs OF
the United States and Canada arc
entered in the various events, and
all indications point to highly suo.
csssful meet
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-12-02

Wilmington, n. c., Nov 2z.-The
North Carolina Drainage association,
which has for its object the reclaim
alton of the wet lands of the state by
drainage. began its third annual
convention here today with a good
attendance of delegates. The ses-
sions will continue over several days.