The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-08-03

 into direct competition with theirs. Hence they do all in their power to shut us out of all the makerts, espe- cially their own city, where they de- clare that not one stone from an outside quarry shall go into any of their structures whether public or private. They are bound to perpet- uate the name of their quarries- otherwise the stone itself would be compelled to take back seat in the market. The superiority of the stone at Jasper, is so universally admitted that we are safe in saying that these quarries, when in full operation, will of themselves, build up and sustain a nice little city. Since the town be- gan there have been erected 150 dwell ings and % business houses, of which are large stone buildings. This we think makes good showing for one years growth.
 WHAT WE EXPECT To HAVE.
 We have spoken of what we really have, now let us tell you what we think we will have in the near future. When the Wilmar and Sioux Falls railroad is extended on to Yankton- as it soon will be, then Jasper will un- doubtedly be made the division town, as it is situated just the right distance from Wilmar and Yankton. Further more when the Manitoba road is built from Sioux City to some point be- tween Jasper and Sioux Falls, Jasper is again the right distance from Will mar and Sioux City for the division town. Not only are we able to imply these things from our favorable loca- tion, but it is the general conclusion among the railroad and travelling men of the country that Jasper is destined to become the division town, which of itself will insure permanence and rapid growth. Furthermore the ex- troardinary expenditure which the railroad company made at this place, in grading and preparing an unusual amount of ground, is conclusive evi- dence to the minds of all, that the managers of the road had in view something more than an ordinary station.
 WHAT WE WANT.
 Those who are familiar with the business tell us that we have an ex- traordinary material for making brick. Here is a grand opening for an ener- getic man who will take hold of this business, as brick is now selling here at twelve dollars per thousand. One thing we are sadly in need of and we are bound to have is a first-class flour ing mill. The trade of the town alone would almost support an institution of this kind and when this town says it will give an institution it's sup port, it is bound to do it. There will always be a sufficient amount of wheat raised in this locality to sustain a good mill. The farmers of the sur rounding country are raising an inn mense amount of flax each year, con- sequently tow mill would be pay ing institution in this place.
 Below we give a list of the names of the business men and the businesses they represent:
 Town Site CO., k. A. Sherman, Sioux Falls; J. Nj. Spicer, Wilmar; J. Nj. POorbaugh, T. A. Black, E. W. Davis, Pipestone, Minn. Resident agent, P. F. Poorbaugh, Jasper, Minn 1; general merchandise, F. F. Sherman, Davis & Combe, Christianson & Ber- dahl; hardware, A. P. Smith, E. NJ. Bentley; drugs, A. P. Lesuer, c. J. Robinson; lumber yards, J. Taylor, G. Arvesen; restaurants, E. c. Rich ardson, F. B. Thompson; harness shops, l. L. Brotager, P. Paulson; e