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Show PATROLMAN KILLS BOY. RAPID CITY, S. D., Dec. 5. Night Patrolman Dan Burnham of this city is being held by the sheriff for investigation investi-gation as a result of tho killing 'of Milo, Smith, a young man of this city, last night who is said to have refused to halt when commanded by Burn-ham. Burn-ham. Burnham was called to the outskirts Of tho city where it was reported that three young men were firing a toy cannon at passing motorists. When tho officer sought to place thc youths t under arrest, they ran. A buttel fronii Burnham's gun is said to have hitj Smith in the back of the head, killing him instantly. J |