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11 a a a De a a a a 1.00 1 Fido DAILY CALL Partly cloudy and warmer toCounty It had the WEATHER Paper in the Black night. celt VOLUME XVII, NO. LEAD, SOUTH DAKOTA FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER, 23, 1910. PRICE FIVE CENTS KANSAS WASHOUT WORKS GREAT HAVOC Eighteen Passengers and Four of Rock Island Train Crew Reported to Have Been Killed Oberlin, Sept. have been received here of the killins of engineer, freman and eightden passengers near 'Kas.

Illinois Twenty others were injured. For Physicians from surrounding towns have gone to the assistance of the the tugured most of whom are now in- today mates of the hotpital at Norton. porary It Details of the wreck are dimcult ways to obtain. and will be Norton, Sept. have been received here that four persons were killed ear'y today in wreck, when the Rock Island's pasdenger train No.

27 enroute from St." Louts to Denver struck a washout near Clayton, Kas. The dead are believed to be Conductor J. W. Usher, Engineer Frank Perkenpaugh, Baggageman L. M.

Huffman and a fireman, whose name is unkrown. HAS MUCH BUSINESS New Customs Court of Appeals Overcrowded with Accumulated Business Washington, Sept. a volume of business already accumulated that will keep it busy for a "long time to come the new United States customs appeals court will begin its Arst" session next Friday. The full court of five judges will sit. The docket now numbers 468 cases, mostly from the port of New York.

The large docket so early in the career of the new customs tribunal pressages an enormous lot of work for the court, which some of the supporters of the Aldrich-Payno tar10 bill, which created it, thought would have comparatively little to do. Formerly, in controversies arising out of the tariff, the United States supreme court was the court of last resort, which, with several, intermediate appel'ate tribunals, put a prohibitive cost upon appeals in most instances. The fact that few cases reached the supreme court led to the belief that the new court would have little to do. The new law provides an appeal from the collector of customs to the general board of appraisers in New York, and from these direct to the United States customs appeals court, where all questions are Anally disposed of. This brings appeals within the reach of many defendants who have hitherto been forced to content themselves' with the ruling of the appraisers because they could not stand the cost of appeal to the district court, thence to the circuit court of appeals and lastly to the supreme court of the United States.

The court, with the judges' chambers; 'clerks' office, reporters' office and library occupies the third, fourth and afth floors of the National Savings and Trust building. The Lyric Theatre management will present to the people of Lead City some good up-to-date pictures tonight. Don't forget the place. Frank O'Neil of Holyoke, visiting with His college mates Robert 'E. Riscoll' and Joe Peters.

TaW' la O'Nell's drat so far west. He to much impressed with the beautied of 'the 15 GAINER IS DITCHED George Robertson, Famous As Auto Racer Fatally Injured Today. COMPANION INJURED TOO Were Trying Out Giant Beas Motor Parkway This Moraing, Mineola, L. Sept. over the course at rate exceeding alyty-Ave miles an hour this mornGeorge Robertson, famous over the nation as driver of autos reinjuries which are expected to prove fatal.

Stephen A. Reynolds who was with Robertson in the car, sustained sorlous Injuries. taking work-out to 'the vanderbilt fret of which will be el rum Association Meeting. Commencing at 2:30 tomorrow ternoon, the first session of the Black Hills Sunday School Association convention will be held in the Methodist church at Deadwood. Addresses will be given and the general business, including election of officers forms part of the opening program.

Tomorrow evening an address will be given by W. C. Johnston of Colorado' Springs. Rev. G.

W. FOgE of the Deadwood Baptist church is to preach Sunday morning. Addresses will be given in the atternoon on the following topics: "The Supreme Purpose of Sunday School Work." "Why Do We Have Sunday School?" "Sunday School a a Factor in the Community." "What the Superintendent Would Like to See." "'The Boy Problem." "How to Interest Boys and Girls in Sunday School." "Why so Few Young Men in Sunday School?" W. C. Johnston will talk on "Christianity of Man's Work," at the Sunday evening service.

Vocal music wi'l be largely in evidence at all the meetings. Bishop's Extended Trip. Bishop Busch returned last night from a trip through the east and central states. Most of the time he spent in Minnesota and while there had the privilege of meeting Cardin al Vanutelli of Rome, who is visiting the United States and Canada as representative of the Pope. The Cardinal addressed an audlence of 15,000 people during his visit to St.

Paul. The papal delegate 18 credited with being most friendly toward the United States, is progressive in his ideas and the bishop accounts it great privilege to have met him. Bishap Busch while away attended to many items of business in the interests of Lead diocese and was quite successful in completing the work he had planned before starting on his trip. His business took him to Chicago and other cities in the middle west. Teaching "'Hello' Girls.

Miss Craig, chief operator for the Nebraska Telephone Company in its Omaha offices is in Lead giving the local operators practical demonstrations relative to the proper method of attending to the wants of patrons. To the uninitiated performing the duties of "central" may seem a snap, but there is much more detail work connected with the position than one would imagine and it is the correct handling of this part of the business that Miss Craig, who is an expert in such matters, gives instruction. She has already visited Deadwood and will spend some time in each of the Nebraska Company's exchangos in the Black Hills. BLAZES LOOK BAD Another Mysterious Fire Found at Deering Plant of the Harvescer Trust WAREHOUSES ARE DESTROYED Firemen Overcome by Fumes and Taken to Hospital-Loss Will Be Heavy Chicago, Sept. another mysterious fire was discovered at the Deering plant of the International Harvester Company this morning the police needed nothing further to convince them that a firebug is attempting to put the local plant out of business.

A five story warehouse was burnod entailing loss of $200,000. For time the whole block of buildings was threatened with destruction. Seventy-five firemen were avercome with smoke and had to be removed to hospitals. A similar fire attacked the twine warehouse Wednesday afternoon and caused a $100,000 loss. The blaze was of equally mysterious origin.

Seniors Elect The high school senior class held an election this morning with the following results. President- George Hendricks. Vice President--Carrie Tresona. Secretary -Albert Matson. Treasurer- -Perley Collins.

Sergeant-at-Arms Jesse Trengore. Ways and means for raising money to meet the class obligations were discussed. Half Million in Baltimore. Washington, Sept. 23.

-Baltimore's population was made public by the census bureau today. The Agures given out are 558,485, makins Baltimore the seventh largest in the United States, Cleveland the airth in sise. MRS. A. J.

DREXEL. Mother Aviator Whe Holds Record For Altitude in Airship. Train to Fair Special trains to Spearfish on each of the three days of the Lawrence county fair will be run by the Burlington. Definite announcement to that effect has been made, the extra service running on the following schedule. Leave Lead and Deadwond at 8:20 a.

returning leave Spearfish at 7 p. m. Excursion tickets will be sold Sept. 27th, 28th, 29th, good returnIng up to Sept. 30th inclusive.

The fare for the round trip la $1.60. The specials' will, afford many from this vicinity the opportunity to visit the fair. Brothers-Nall, Rev. John Hall of the Methodist Church omiciated last evening at the wedding of Ben Brothers and Miss Lulu Nall, both of this city. The ceremony was performed at the home of the brides' parents, Mr.

and Mrs. J. W. Nall. Mr.

Brothers is one of the Homestake's competent new men who came here from Scrammon, Kas Both are fine young people. For the present Mr. and Mrs. Brothers will make their home at 517 E. Main street.

Filled the Hall. Stormy weather of a kind let lonse last night is not as a rule conducive to the success of dancing party, but the affair given by the Bald Mountain Association at Terry was nevertheless so well attended that had the evening been pleasant, it would have been serious problem to handle the crowd. As it was over one hundred couple were there and thoroughly enjoyed the occasion. The hall was decorated with the Association colors, orange and roon with the stars and stripes prominently displayed. furnished music that WAS comtra furnished music that was completely satisfactory to the dancers.

LONDON'S OLDEST PAPER Gazette Has Been Visiting Subscribere since Year of 1665. Dondon, Sept. London Gazette is the oldest London newspaper. It is an official organ of 'he government. The Gazette was founded in 1665, and is publisbed twice a week.

It is recognized by law as a channel for semi-official and legal announcements. For over 130 years the Gazette has been printed and published by Messrs. Harrison ofSt. Martin's Lane. In the future, however, the work will be done Messrs.

Wyman of Fetter lane. There' was a time when the Gazette held the distinction of being the drat English newspaper to publish war news. Over 30,000 numbers of this interesting journal have been issued. City Attorney Stanley was in Deadwood on legal business this morning. Elks' Charity Ball If you happened to espy one or more men in a very great burry this afternoon, you would without exception have found the individuals wearing an Elk emblem on their person.

Inquiry would have proven that the hustlers were taking care of some of the final details of the Charity Ball which Lead lodge B. O. No. 747 giving for its friends this evening at Iris ball. One busy be-antlered man stopped long enough to assure his queitioner that things were coming along' ine and nothing but the unexpected could prevent the function from being the affair of the season.

Iris hall was turned over to the decorating committee last evening and today the room is a beautiful picture trimmed with the purple and white of Elkdom, and the national colors. Pine and spruce boughs lend themselves well to the general effect. Appreciating the good cause they are supporting, purchasers of tickets have been numerous. WIll Rebulld Mill. A.

A. Moodie of Nemo returned today from Belle Fourche, where he investigated the damage done by Are to the plant owned by the Belle Fourche Electric Light and Power Company. He found walls of the building intact, but the equipment had the appearance of being badly damaged. The Bernard Stady mill site is covered with debris, mute souvenir of what a few days ago was one of Belle Fourche's leading industries. A great pile of grain 18 smouldering slowly and may burn for a week.

It is reported that the proprietors of the mill will rebuild without delay, on the site of the structure destroyed Wednesday. Belle Fourch-1 lans are rejoicing generally that the fine water power owned by Bernard and Stady is not to remain tale long Epworth League Elects. Owing to the Inclement weather last night the attendance at the business meeting of the M. E. Epworth League was somewhat reduced in numbers but enough turned -out to hold the annual election which resulted as follows: W.

Cassidy. First V. Pres. -J. E.

Beard. Second V. J. R. Stowers.

Third V. Pres. -Mrs. C. H.

Moats. Fourth V. Pres. -Miss Margaret Jelbert. Treasurer -Miss Martha Martin.

Secretary--Miss Letha Kersey. Organist--Jessie Campbell. Mrs. Dr. Crouch is acting as substitute teacher in the Central school grades in place of her sister Miss Hamilton who has been quite ill for several days.

HE SAW SUCCESS Peruvian Aviator Crosses The Alps Then Losses Control of His Machine FATALLY INJURED PERHAPS Cold So Numbed His Hands Chavez Was Unable to Operate chiners. Berne, Sept. is reported here that Aviator Chavez, after successfully crossing the Alps by way of the Simplon pass lost control of his monoplane today, the extreme cold benumbing his hands and feet, at 'height of nine hundred feet. The machine dashed toward the earth at tremendous speed, but Chaved managed' to' check its fight somewhat, two hundred feet from the ground. The shock was so great upon landing that Chavez was taken to a hospital suffering from what are believed to be fatal injuries.

Mrs. H. 0. Anderson and daughter Mrs. Harold Cooper returned the early part of the week from day's visit with friends in Walle' here the ladies were at the Blatt -Sturgis Standard.

HOMESTAKE CO'S ANNUAL REPORT The annual report of the Home- stake Mining Company for the fiscal year ending June 1, 1910 is out, and the statistics contained therein covering the shut down period are splendid testimonial of what exceptional executive ability under trying circumstance well' favorable can accompli Despite the cassation of operations for more than a month, the Com- MORE ALASKAN LAND 10 REPORTED AT STAKE Unsual Activity at Spokane Land Of11 fice Said to Reflect Investigation of Many Clains DENEEN IS DOCILE Governor Has Harsh Words No One in Opening Address Sprinfeld, Sept. republican state convention met with Governor Deneen as temchairman, braces were set and were greased for the adoption launching of a party platform a paragon of gentleness. The governor's keynote address contained harsh words for no body. The governor was' elected permanent chairman' without opposition and the election of Harry Converse of Springfield as permanent secretary followed in the same manner. After a characteristic speech, by Speaker Cannon calling on Illinois republicans to line up for the Taft administration and the acts of congress, especially the tariff bill, the delegates adopted a platform favorable to the administration.

NO FATALITIES: But Several Are Injured When Great Gun Explodes on U. 8. 8. Georgia. IT WAS FIRST SHOT FIRED Great Excitement Ensued Until It tioned in the forward turret of the Been Lost.

On board U. 8. S. Georgia at Sea on Southren Drill grounds, via wireless to Portsmouth, Sept. members of the gun-crew stationed in hte forward turret of the Georgia were severly burned today by the bursting of the muzzle of 13-inch gun.

It was the nrst shot fired in a practice battle and great excitement ensued until the news that no one was fatally injured spread through the fleet. Ladies' Aid Elect Officers. The Ladies Aid of the M. E. church met yesterday afternoon and elected the following officers: Carnahan.

Vice Pres. McGinley. Secretary-Mrs. Fitze. Treasurer-Mrs.

Warren. Vice Presidents of the wards were elected as follows: First ward -Mrs. Pelleymounter. Second ward- -Mre. Swader.

Third Ward -Mrs. Trissler. Fourth' ward -Mrs. Hall. Fifth ward-Mra.

Pothero. Sixth ward- Mrs. Gregory. Special Rates Ecursion tickets to Belle Fourche and return may be purchased of the local Northwestern ticket agent for $1.50. They are good going on Friday and Saturday and the return limit is Monday, Sept.

26. Weather reports are favorable for the remainder of the week and the Butte County fair boosters are prepared to give brethren from the Hills warm greeting when they come over to see the exhibits, horse racins. etc. BACK TO THE FARM Oregon is Trying a System of tion to Keep on Farm. Portland, Sept.

education that will turn the youth of the state back to the farm instead of away from it is being tried in Oregon. The Medford high school is trying this year a one-year course in agriculture that has been placed in the hands of an expert. 8. H. Hall, who received his training at the OreAgricultural college at Corvallis, is at the head of the department.

The new course will place special 'emphasis on tree culture. Medford is the center of an extensive orchard 'section where apples and pears are grown for the tancy trade of the cast and Europe. People of Medford beliere nothing of more practical beneat could be taught than the approv'ed methods of farming and orchard- moving picture machine arrivTerry today and will be set up once Bald Mountala Hall. Shows 1 to do gives at Kansas City Man Slashed by Cudahy Returns 'After' Extended Absence Kansas City, Sept. g.

Lillis, whom' John Cudaby cut with knife 'after Anding him in the Cudahy home at midnight on last March returned Here today after an 'extended trip "In this "country. Shortly' after Lillis was discharged from the hospital where he went to have his wounds dressed, he started traveling. has been reported several times 'he did' not intend to return here. He said it was probable he would begin an extensive pleasure trip soon. JERE LILLIS RETURNS George Blackmar, the emcient meat-cotter at 'the Searle's market expects to leave Sunday for few day's visit with his home' folks near O'Neill, Nebr.

REFUSE REPRIEVE Lain Senatorial Investigating Committee in Lorimer Case Will Not Time. DEFENSE ASKED FOR DELAY Requested Committee to Postpone The Investigation Until After Election Chicago, Sept. "Bilty" Lorimer's counsel' requested the senatorial committee investigating Lorimer's right to a place in the Senate, to postpone the investigation until after election today. The committee overruled the petition, deciding the Investigation must proceed without delay. Captain Seth Bullock is back from a visit to Sioux Falls.

Mrs. John Blatt was calling on Sturgis friends the early part of the Standard. A. E. Williams had a piece of steel removed from his eye at the Homestake Hospital today.

A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Hanson Justice of Washington addltion today. Mrs. A.

J. Corum is better today than at any time since she was taken sick. Mrs. Grace is not in her accustomed place at the Call office today owing to a slight indisposition. Funeral services were held this afternoon at St.

Patrick's, over the remains of Mr. and Mrs. Jake Zagar's infant son. Interment was made in the Catholic cemetery at' South Lead. Robert Driscoll has resigned his position at the First National bank and will rest up until he leaves for Ann Arbor, one week from today.

Mr. J. M. Nichols has returned from a three weeks' visit to Los Angeles and other Pacific coast points. They met several Lead people while away.

Willard Richards who is the employ of the Dakota Power Compang at Placerville arrived from Rapid City today. He states that the Dakota Power company will able to transmit electric current to Black Hawk next week. The second issue of Rapid City's booster magazine is out. As in the instance of the fret number the pubtication Is tastefully Illustrated. Two good addresses by State Engineer Lea and Dr.

Herman F. Ratare reproduced. The amount de advertising indicates that the bustness men of the Gate City are doing their 'part to mercial Center" a At The Lyric Something good in the Moving Picture line, such as ta drama's, comedians and dramas. The World Loves a Lover, the tome to Tarrie Spokane, Sept. of the land officinis here or at Seattie will discuss stories current today that an entirely new set of Alaskan land claimants holding options On four times as much land as that tained in the Cunningham group, is being investigated.

Unwonted activity at the land office makes: 1t appear. however that ground exists for believing the reports authentic. Jerry Gibbs returned yesterday from a two weeks' trip through the east. During his trip he visited with a sister at Independence, Iowa. He had not seen her for thirty years and time had so wrought its changes that when they met at Waterloo, neither recognized the other.

Jerry reports the time of his life. Jay B. Sessions of Sioux Falls, who is helping out in the Call's linotype department has received bit of paper from the Governor's secretary at Pierre, which is good for about twenty dollars. The amount represents the back pay due for services in 1898 prior to muster into the United States service. A number of other South Dakota veterans are receiving like amounts.

Jesse Platt, a federal prisoner with but a small portion' of' six months sentence left to serve skipped out last night from under the surveillance of Jallor John Plus.kett. The jailor had taken Platt along to help water some horses and the prisoner managed, while Plunkett's back was turned for a moment to escape in the darkness. Diligent search has failed to reveal even a trace of the man. The Busy Boys Club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs.

C. J. Ottman last evening for an enjoyable bustness and social session. During the latter period, Mrs. Ottman served the members of the club with delicious The boys formulated plans for holding a mocktrial, to which the parents and friends are to be invited.

The new membership pins are expected within a few days. Rev- Marshall F. Montgomery will conduct funeral services Sunday atternoon over the remains of Nels J. Nelson at Deadwood city hall. Mr.

Nelson passed away Wednesday morning at Hot Springs Sanitarium, of pulmonary consumption. Members of Seth Bullock Camp, No. 1, United Spanish War Veterans will attend the services in a body, the deceased having seen service in the Philippines a member of the First United States Cavalry. Alva Trask came down from Lead Tuesday night in response to a message informing him of the serious illness of his brother, Mack Trask's eleven year old daughter, Minale. with spinal fever.

Henry Kirkham took Mr. Trask to the Howard ranch on his way to his brother's home at the mouth of the Belle Fourche river. At last report the little girl was not expected to live. Mr. Trask stated that both his children and Ben ley's children are ill at Lead, altho not Gasette.

PLAY DAYS: OVER President Taft Cabinet Will Soon 'be at Work SUNDAY MEETING PROBABLE Secretary of War Dickinson The Only Eligible Who May pany's receipts total $5,298,623.38, deducting from which, disbursements amounting to 4,816,874.88, including nearly a million dollars in dividends leaves balance of $481,748.50 la the treasury. The report furnishes the best ply yet extant to the claims made by deliberately untruthful Westera Federation agitators and leaders a to conditions in' Lead today. Washington, Sept. 23. Final touches were pat on the white House furnitare today in anticipation of the arrival of President Taft the members of his cabinet.

Next week the statesmen will sort at cabinet meeting and house party combined. The president with all his cabinet, excepting Secretary of War Dickiecon is expected Sunday moraing. A. Leech came trom.