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The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1911-06-16
The Limit.

4 Scotch minister instructed his
clerk, who sat among the congre-
cation during service. to give low
whistle II anything In his sermon APP
peared to be exaggerated. On hear
ing the minister say, Gin those days
there were snakes fifty feet long. -
the clerk gave subdued whistle.
II should have said thirty feet, -
added the minister.
Another whistle from the clerk.
ION consulting Thompson's Con-
cordance," said the minister in con-
fusion. II see the length is twenty
feet"
Still another whistle: whereon the
preacher leaned over and said in q
stage whisper: eye can whistle al
much as We like, MACPHERSON, but I'll
no take anither foot of for any.
body!" -Harper's Weekly.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1911-06-16
Is soda water dangerous!


How much did your uncle ads
vance on your winter oyercoat:'
Is it the same old ginger pop?
+ Going to stick to the end seat
this summer?
Does 1t do any good to pull the
neck of the summer squash?
Does DR.. Cook need any more
North Pole?
Will the summer girl take her
harem skirt along?
Going to marry your stenograph-
er and sail for Europe?
Will it be a mad dog summer, or
just an occasional bite?
Can you raise the dough for two
weeks off?
Have you told the coroner to lay
1t to ice cream?
Going to use the same old swear
words when the hot ware comes7
IS JOE KERR.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1911-06-16

Washington June Ex-senator
McCumber of North Dakota is speak
ing on the Canadian reciprocity bill
In the senate today declared that
for selfish ends the press of the
country has created false impress
ions which nearly destroyed the re-
publican party last election.
Next year provided the reciprocity
agreement is enacted he will sup
port the party. However the agri-
cultural party will not support the
party if reciprocity passes, accord
ing to the North Dakotan.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1911-06-16
MORE FRIGHTENED THAN HURT,
The stingy Parishioner Was Forced
To Part With His Money.

The Stfngy Parishioner Was Forced
To Part With His Money.
There was a meeting at the local
chapel called by the minister to dis
cuss the question Of the repair of the
building. which had been allowed to
get into a bad state. Great hopes
were entertained of the generosity Of
Brother Wagtopp. a local pork
butcher, but some disappointment
was felt when he only promised a
couple of sovereigns. During the
prayer which followed the proceed
ings piece of plaster became de-
tached from the ceiling and fell on
to Wagtopp's head with a soft thud.
More frightened than hurt, that wor-
thy jumped up and exclaimed. "Jeru-
salem! I'll give five pounds The
pastor. however, only paused in the
devotion to add earnestly to the
prayer, Hit him again. Lord; hit him
again. THE Taller.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1911-06-16

The Danville Three I League club
has given Manager Jack Mccarthy
the gate.
Joe Kelly's Toronto team is giving
Rochester fine wrestle for the hon
ors in the Eastern League.
Bill Gray, a protege of Honus
Wager, is making good with the
East Liverpool O. and P. League
team.
Manager Connie Mack of the Ath-
letics has signed Jack Matthews, an
outfielder with the Holy Cross team.
Frank Laporte, who was traded
by the Highlanders to st. Louis last
winter, is playing great ball for the
Browns.
Shortstop Corhan, the youngster
who is doing so well with the White
Sox, was a find of the late Frank
Selee.
First basemaA Fred Merkle, of
the Giants, has developed into one
Of the smoothest all-round players
in the game.
Joe Sugden, the old St. Louis cat
cher, has joined the Detroit team
and will act as scout for the Tigers.
Rumor has it that Joe O'Brien,
former president Of the American
Association, will be the next presl-
6onf Of Tho NIo<;opo1 oo-,,o
Pitcher Ables, who was tried out
zy the New York Highlanders, is
by doing beautiful work for the Oak
land team of the Pacific Coast Leag-
ue.
Manager Jack Dunn Of the Balti-
more club has placed ICY" Sey-
mour on the block. 1t seems that
"Cy'' fell and the water cart ran
over him.
Harry Lord hates to win games
from the Boston Red Sox so much
that he offered to forfeit months
salary it the White Sox would take
four straight from the Red Sox.
National League catchers are MUIR
dering the ball this season. Doom,
of the Quakers. Bresnahan, Of the
Cardinals; Meyers, of the Giants;
Simon, of the Pirates and Graham of
the Rustlers are all hitting over the
800 mark.
Lou Evans. of the Cardinals,
thinks "Rube" Marquard. Of the
Giants, should be one of the geat.
est pitchers in the world. "He's
got everything" says Lou, "he's left
handed, lopsides. wry-necked and
crazy and if that combination does
MT make a good pitcher. I'm sail
or"
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1911-06-16
WEST VIRGINIA TEACHERS
IN SESSION

Bluefield. w. Va, June 14.-West
Virginia school teachers took Blue
field by storm today and practical
ly every accommodation in the city.
is taxed to provide places for them.
The occasion is the forty-first an
nual convention of the West Virgin
ia Education Association. The gath
ering was formally opened today and
will remain in session over Friday.
State Superintendent M. r. Shaw
key is presiding.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1911-06-16
NOVA sCoTIA's ELECTION

Halifax, N. S., June 14.-The cleo
tors throughout Nova Scotia are to-
day expressing their political pre-
ferences and on their verdict de-
Ponds the fate of the Liberal Gov
eminent. which, under the leader
ship of Premier Murray, has been
in Office for many years. The cam
paign has been holly contested in
all of the eighteen constituencies.
Both sides express confidence in the
outlook, though unprecedented opin-
ion inclines to the belief that the
Liberal Government is practically
certain Of five years more in office.
1t can be truly said that outside
of extreme partisans nobody expects
the Murray Government to be de-
feated. This Is due to many reas-
sons, the main fact being that SINCE
1867 only one Conservative Govern
ment has been in power in Nova SEQ
tia, and that was Twenty-Five years
ago. Four times has Premier Muir
ray appealed to the people and four
times has he been returned to pow
er with overwhelming majorities.
On the other hand. the Conserva-
tives profess confidence that, even
If not defeated the Governments ma
jority will be reduced very close to
the vanishing point. The Conser-
vatives have attacked the Govern
ment with a general criticism of
the policies and with the declara-
ton that it is time for a change.
From a broad viewpoint the re-
suits of the election will be of in
terest as indicating Canadian opin-
ion on the reciprocity pact. 1t is
not direct issue between the local
contestants, yet there can 10 -
doubt that the proposed agreement,
If 1t is disapproved in Nova Scotia,
will notably diminish support of the
Murray ministry, since the ministry
not only favors. the agreement but
procured an assembly vote of appro-
val for the Laurier ministry's course
in negotiating it. The present ell
ection is the first important cleo
ton held since reciprocity came to
the fore. From it wide and influ-
entail differences will be drawn all
over Canada. If the Murray Gov
eminent is notably weakened the re-
suit will be attributed in Ontario,
Quebec and the west, to Nova SEQ
tan dislike of reciprocity A triumph
for Mr.. Murray, on the other hand,
will undoubtedly comfort and reas-
sure all Canadian friends Of the
cause. For this reason the results
of the election are awaited with I'M
usual interest by politicians and the
public generally all the way from
Charlottetown to Vancouver Island.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1911-06-16
HOUR
CLOCK HIS IDEA

Portland, Ore, June IA "a
hsur clock, with the dial having
twice the present number of fig
ures, and doing away with the A M
nad P. M. designations, is the plan
ct Charles T. Higginbotham, con-
Sulting superintendent of watch
manufacturing concern of South
Bend. Ind, which he advocated be
fere the convention Of Oregon jew
elers just held here.
Furthermore. he would have but
enc time for the whole country, in
stead of three different divisions as
at present. Mr.. Higginbotham be-
aieves this movement will spread I'M
Til it is adopted by the entire United
States as well as Canada.
Our present clumsy method is
just habit" declares Mr.. Higgin-
botham. Some pig-headed Romans
started the trouble. These ancient
people were narrow, bigoted and
dense in everything except the
sciences of war and architecture.
The Egyptians had shown the bene-
lit Of dividing time into "a hours
and making the time-piece exempli-
" the fact in the simplest forms.
But some stupid Roman got it into
his head that we should divide the
day into two periods and then d.
vide those periods into IL hours
each. This gives us two o'clocks
and so on and fixed the necessity
upon the Western world of writing
"A. M. and P. M. billions of times. Be
cause the Romans gave the custom
to us, we have blindly maintained
It.
I'VE are going to change. The
statute of limitations never runs
against folly and ignorance. Through
proper channels and by appealing to
the common sense of the people,
we intend to establish the improved
order. 1t will take little time to
undo what has been in progress for
more than 200 years and get back
to the simple, intelligent Egyptian
principle that was in vogue before
arrogant Rome committed its bar
barism Of writing in the ante meri-
dian and post meridian.
Mr.. Higginbotham also proposes
to make the central time the rule
for the entire country, saying it will
save a world of trouble and injure
no one.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1911-06-16
STARTED WAR
ON EXPRESS
COMPANIES
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON POST OF.
FICES OPENS HEARING ON
PARCELS POST BILL
LEWIS SUPPORTS MEASURE
1t Provides for Condemnation of Elk.
press Companies and Their As
1t Provides for Condemnation of Elk.
press Companies and Their As
similation.

Washington, June 14.-When the
House committee on post-offices OPP
ened the hearing upon Representa-
tive Lewis bill providing for par
GELS post. The author of the bill
spoke in it's behalf at some length.
The measure provides for the con-
demnation of express companies and
their purchase. They are then to be
added to the postal department.
Lewis declared that one of the
chief reasons for the high cost Of liv
Ing was the high cost of transporta-
sion.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1911-06-16
[MILLERs OPPOSED TO
RECIPROCITY

Niagara Fails, N. r.. June l4.
Strong resolutions In opposition to
the proposed reciprocity agreement
with Canada. which provides for the
free transportation OF flour from
the Dominion, will be adopted at
the annual convention of the Ma
tional Millers' Federation, which.
met here today for q three days
session.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1911-06-16
DISINTERRED BODY
MAY CONTAIN CLUE

delaware, o., June 14.-Accord-
ing to statements by county officials
today. the body of Edgar S. Way,
first husband of Mrs. Jessie Way
Hinkle under arrest for the alleged
poisoning of her daughter, will be
exhumed and an analysis made of
the internal organs.
Way died in April. 1909 at Wheel
ing, w. Va.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1911-06-16
CALIFORNIA BANKERS PRE-.
PAIRING TO MEET

San Francisco, Cal. June IL.
Many leading bankers OF California
rounded UP in this city today pre-
paratory to departing in special
train for Lake Tahoe, where the
seventeenth annual convention CT the
California bankers Association viii
assemble tomorrow for a session OF
three days.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1911-06-16
CHINESE MINISTER ADJ
DRESSES GRADUATES

State College. Pa, June H.
Chang Yin Tang, the Chinese minis
ter to the United States, delivered
the address to the graduates today
at the annual commencement OF
Pennsylvania State College. He took
as his subject. Americas Part In
the Regeneration OF China
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1911-06-16
Observation-Disclosures Explained.

Disappearance Explained.
What has become Of the captains
OF industry we used to hear so much
about?" said one military man.
They've all been promoted" an
swered the other; "and some of them
have been pensioned. Washington
Star.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1911-06-16

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Harry Lewis has returned home
after most successful trip to Eu-
rope
Joe (Kid) Lee, the Chelsea bant-
am, is trying to get on in a bout
with Johnny Conlon.
Phil Brock, the Cleveland light
weight, is in the hospital in Cleve.
land, having his eyes treated.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1911-06-16
FLAG DAY AT THE
NATIONAL CAPITAL

Washington, D. G. June 14.-Flag
Day. concentrating the adoption
of the Stars and Stripes as the ma
tional emblem on June IA, 1777,
was celebrated in the national cap
ital today with exercises under the
auspices of the patriotic societies
and with lavish display of the ma
tional colors on all public building.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1911-06-16
DENEEN APPEALS
FOR WATERWAYS

Springfield, Ills, June 14.-In his
call for special session of the I'LL
nois legislature, Governor Deneen
makes an appeal for state cont1o
of prospective water power sites,
thus preventing their acquisition by
private interests.
The legislature is asked to pass
a bill providing for $4,000, 900
appropriation for q deep waterway
system to the Gulf.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1911-06-16
HONOR MEMORY OF
]. HOWARD PAYNE

Schenectady, N. T., June IA
memorial gateway in honor of John
Howard Payne, the author of "Home
Sweet Home was unveiled today
upon the Campus of Union College,
where he spent his student days
a little more than 100 years ago.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1911-06-16
AT GRINNELL COLLEGE

Grinnell. Ia. June 14.-Commen-
cement exercises of Grinnell College
were held this morning. United
States Senator William 8. Kenyon
delivered the class address and Pre-
sident John H. T. Main conferred
the degrees on the graduates.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1911-06-16
AT UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

Champaign, ILL.,. June 14.-Presi-
dent Edmund D. James was the prin-
cipal speaker today at the fortieth
annual commencement of the Univer-
sity of Illinois
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1911-06-16
She Knew His Tastes,

He-Why do you have all that
fruit on your new HAITI / don't
like it!
She-Well, couldn't very well
have 1t trimmed with stuffed goose,
even II you do like that better!-
Eeggendorfer Batter.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1911-06-16
Their Ancestors, Doines.

Her Friend Yes, my ancestors
moved in the best colonial circles.
They were Tories, you know.
The Colonial Dame-Yesf Then, I
dare say, my ancestors helped to
keep them moving.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1911-06-16
Artigts in tie FamiIv.

Ferdie-W What an exquisite COM
plexion Miss Dresden has! Nature
has indeed been kind to her.
Gertie---Yes, its natural gift to
be able to do it so so we'll. But her
people are all Cleveland
Leader.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1911-06-16
After the Examination.

Proud Parent-Jose. where IL
Manchuria located?
Josie-Aw, come Oh, paw. We had
our examination in jografy four da. .
ago. How'd know whore any place
10 at?-Baltimore American.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1911-06-16
All Asphyxiated.

Wilkins Those Philadelphia
thieves got the worst Of 1t in the gas
steal. didn't they?
Bilkins-Yes, they tried to take
too much at one time. and were over
come by the fumes!-Detroit Free
Press.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1911-06-16
Acouired AM Education.

Acquired an Education.
WELL" remarked the man who
favored q greater navy, this war In
abe East is great lesson to u.s."
"Tbat'A what" replied the other
rive learned rot o new names that
I never knew were in the geogra-
phies."
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1911-06-16
MEETING OF NURsERYMEN

st. Louis, Mo-, June 14.-Sever-
al hundred men who conduct nur-
series for baby trees in various parts
of the United States and Canada are
attending the annual meeting of the
American Association of Nursery
men, which assembled in this city
today.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1911-06-16
WOMAN CHARGED WITH
MURDER

indianapolis, Ind, June 4.-The
first charge of first degree murder
made against a woman in this city
in long time was called for trial
today. The defendant is Mrs. Alice
Poehler, VINO shot and killed Carl
v. stornew. of Columbus. Ind, in
a hotel in this city last January.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1911-06-16
DRUGGISTS MEET AT TAMPA

Tampa, Fla, June 14.-The annu-.
al meeting Of the Florida Retail
Druggists Association began IN. this
city today. with Headquarters at tho
Tampa Bay Hotel. Many leading
members Of the trade throughout
the state are in attendance.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1911-06-16
MISS adams ADDRESSES
GRADUATES

Boston, Mass, June 14.-Miss j.
Addams of Hull House, Chicago. de-
livered the address to the gradual
sng class of Simmons College at the
annual commencement exercises
which were held this morning in
the Church of the Disciples.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1911-06-16
She Was jealous

!, Mrs. Jones appears to be Jealous
of her husband"
II hadn't suspected it,
Eyes, she has advertised in the
mornings paper for plain cook. -
Houston Post.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1911-06-16
CHINA 10 SEND
BOAT 10 MEXICO

Pekin, June 14.-Chfna expects to
send the cruiser Hal Yung to Mex
leo within week, for the protec-
ton Of her citizens now in Mexico.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1911-06-16
The Reason He's Married,

The Wife (savagely) Don't Let
me catch you flirting.
The Husband (meekly) Mo, dear,
never again. That's the way you did
Statesman
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1911-06-16

Tellit-1 tell you. this country 10
going to the dogs-to the dogs.
Kidder-Don't blame 1t on me. I
never owned a dog in my life.-Pitts-
burg Dispatch.
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BASEBALL NOTES

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WITH THE BOXERS

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The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1911-01-05
Wesley READS HIS MESSAGE.
Continued from page H.

the past ten years for advertising
purposes and statistics show hat n
has made a gain in population of sos
per cent, while We, although we are
more favorably situata I'd in many re
spects and especially for the raising
of corn, and although We have a large
mining industry, and have thousands
of acres of land waiting to be titled,
and innumerable practically
undeveloped, still we have made a
gain of but asa per cent during a cor
responding period of time. 1t seems
to me that now is an opportune time
to change our tactics and get into line
AT the last legislature our primary
law was re enacted and the result
shows some Improvement over the
former law. We find, however, that 1t
is still inadequate in several respects
and we believe it should be revised
and amended in such a way that 1t
will more effectually protect the par
ties and assure their solidarity. Our
government is a government of party
and inasmuch as the primary governs
the nomination of party candidates. it
should effectually prevent n party
from participating in the nomination
of another party's ticket for the pur-
pose of weakening it, and if possible
the law should be so amended as to
lessen the expense incident to the
holding of the primaries.
During my incumbency in the of
flee of chief executive my attention
has often times been called to various
defects in our state constitution and
| am convinced that the question OF
a convention for the purpose
of revising the present instrument is
of enough importance to warrant your
consideration at this time.
Il trust you will at once take up
the important ma tier of your legisla-
tive duties so that you will not find a
mass of unfinished business
confronting you in the closing days of
the session, and | hope and believe
you will give to each measure coming
before you, the consideration which
the Importance of the subject war
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1911-01-05
HORSE AND

Exaggerated notions still exist in the
minds of many otherwise we'll inform
ed persons concerning the amount of
attention necessary for the autOmo-
bile. AS a matter of fact such care
requires considerably less time than
is usually consumed in grooming a
horse, while many of the tribulations
that are absolutely inseparable from
the use of horses, such as %shoeing,
veterinary attention, b~alkiness, the
odor of eXcrements, etc. are entirely
absent from the automobile.
The automobile runs up no bills of
any sort during periods of non-use;
the animal eats whether it is used or
not, and requires attention at all
times. The horse invariably attracts
insects. the automobile repels them.
Comparing point for point the rela-
tive usefulness of the horse and the
automobile, and dollar for dollar their
respective cost, the automobile shows
an advantage in efficiency, and a saw
ing in expense that could not possibly
be ignored by the progressive mar
who aims to obtain the greatest value
from the facilities at his command.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1911-01-05
FIX UP PROGRAM.

A Pierre dispatch says. that A. E.
Chamberlain of Brookings, president
Of the conservation and dry farming
organizations in this state; j. l..
SOule of Rapid City, secretary OF the
dry farming organization, and Doane
Robinson, of Pierre. secretary of the
conservation movement; met with
Gov. Wesley to outline a program for
the meetings which are to be held in
Pierre the latter part Of next month.
While a general outline was arranged,
the anne of the speakers are not
given out, as there are yet several who
are desired for the list who have not
been able to give definite responses
to the invitations extended to them.
The general program will be:
January 23-Address of welcome;
responses; address by Gov. Vessey;
music.
January PA program Of conserv-
alton and development is for the day.
January 25-Dry farming and con
.servatiOn talks and discussions.
January 26.-The program for this
date will be divided between dry
farming and good roads, which will
be given a prominent part in the pro-
gram.
January 27-Rural social conditions
and their betterment and industrial
education for half day; manufacturing
interests of the state for half day.