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The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-02-28
Alexander III. Stephens.

He said che would rather be hanged
in Charlottesville than live in Paris, )"
meaning, of course, writes a correspond
ent of the Augusta (Ga-) Chronicle, that
no place in this wide world had attrac-
tions for him like Georgia. Now that
the grass begins to assume a llrxuriant
and succulent greenness around the
Smithsonian institute, recall his quaint
desire one day, when driving there, that
his ..old COW at home could get a whack
at it." Near where am now scribbling
is the hotel room, in which he worked,
suffered, entertained visitors, and made
SO many friends happy. What pathetic
vigils did he keep, with God as witness,
when the night time came and labor
had ceased for the majority of mankind!
To me he was "guide, philosopher and
friend" and something mysterious went
out of my own life when he departed.
gaze wistfully at the closed door, but
care not to pass it. The premises are
haunted by memory alone, but the
genius who made the place enchanting
has gone, and the spell he wove is nc
longer there except in fancy. But his
presence is still vital and spiritual by
every mountain, vale, hillside, river
and cataract of Georgia, and there i
will dwell as bright beatitude while
orr state deserves to live.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-02-28
Charity and Sentimentality.

Now, the hard, bottom fact is, that
fuss and vanity enter very largely into
many of the these schemes of so-called
charity. They reek with sentimental
ity: and therefore it is no wonder that
those who work them content them
selves with reports at once jejune and
nauseating-ieiune in facts. nauseat-
ing in phraseology. The best possible
way to check these fiabby limitations of
real charity would be to summon them
somewhat peremptorily to give such
facts as might furnish material for q
| really scientific study of their opera
tions. They could not in decency re.
| fuse the demand, if made by a certain
number of their respectable supporters;
and vet we are convinced that, to COM
ply with the demand in anything like
an honest and thorough fashion, would
be to show that their work was, in par.
at least, hollow and even hurtful. We
believe that a vast amount of harm is
being done, not only by thoughtless
private charity, but by ll-organized,
| ill-directed, and over-ambitious corpo-
rate charity. However, let scientific
i thinkers, men who have taken to heart
all that is implied in the great truth
!, that two and two make four, settl,
right down to work on the reports o
some Of these pretentious concerns; and
where they find information lacking
that ought to be given, quietly ask TO
it. The world would be none the wors
for the puncturing Of few Of the bub
bles blown by vanity and f1oated b,
sentimentality; and the way to punctur
them is to bring the scientific method
L to bear on their very unseientifc opera
/ tions. Popslgr Science Nonttlu.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-02-28
French Shoes.


The following is from special reports
which have Just been made to the Gov
ernment at Washington by the consuls
sansteomnfoScial agents OF thesi United
States: #5
The French have their peculiar tastes
and believe that their shoes are inimit-
able in material, workmanship, and,
above all, in style. Take. for instance,
their ladies' dress slipper, the distin-
gushing features of which are the point
ed toe and high heel, sloping from
the place where the heel belongs to the
center of the foot. This peculiar struc-
ture is extended to their walking shoes,
and it is sad fact that they have been
sent in countless numbers to America
and other countries, and have been
readily sold, when to the casual observer
they would simply appear to be refined
instruments of torture. Wooden shoes
and wooden soles. cardboard and straw
Boles, with prunella and cloth uppers,
are cheaply manufactured, and find
favor among the working classes. The
French have possessed themselves of the
secret of cheap manufacturing, so that,
while maintaining fair exterior, they
can deteriorate the quality to such an
extent that it is more that an Offset to
any foreign competition.
The duties are not excessive, but the
great obstacles to the importation of
boots and shoes in this district (Mar-
| seilles) are of another character. These
are the willingness of the people to pur-
chase and wear shoes of the most fimsy
and inferior quality, provided they are
cheap, and their unwillingness to pay
for better article higher price than
that to which they have been accustom-
ed. The soles are of soft, spongy, yel-
lowish leather, often underlaid with
| paper; the seam connecting the top
with the vamp soon gives way, and in
wet weather the ''counter" breaks down
and permits the heel to bulge beyond
the soles. These goods are the product
of hand labor in hundreds of small
shops and factories throughout the dis.
trict. and they form the staple footwear
of the people, who. conservative and
severely frugal in all things. cannot see
why they should pay from 26f. to 3Of.
for one pair of good shoes when the
same sum will purchase three pairs o
new ones. In this, as in other article
of dress and luxury among the Frencl
working people, it is the new thin,
which counts.
Boots and shoes for mem wear hav
been Imported here Lyons1 to semere.
r tent from Vienna, in Austria, and az
e meeting with some success. They a.
3 quite perfect in elegance and shape, b,
, objection is made to the quality of th
soles, which are said to be inferiol
Germany is also supplying the Frenc
i markets with felt slippers to a consider
able extent, the sole either of felt c
!. leather, as the case may be. Englan
: is exporting so very small a quantity t
this country that it is scarcely wort
mentioning. Boots and shoes mani
facturcd in the United States are quit
unknown in this consulate distric
5 Large quantities of caoutchouc com
S from there, but the fabrication int
4 boots and shoes is perfected here il
Franco.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-02-28

swore to informa tion charging Kleemann
with practicing medicine without a license
from the state board Of health. The
doctor was arrested and givena a hearing
Thursday morning. He was bound to
the grand jury.
The public state examiner who
has been here for the past month
invest tigating the records Of 3. H. Flynn,
who lately resigned his office as county
treasurer Of Custer county, has reported
a shortage of $12.s74.9O. Mr.. Flynn
was arrested Friday evening on
the charge OF embezzlement. He
gave bonds in the sum of 81 900 for his
appearance at the next term OF the cir
cult court. 1t is understood that the
board OF county commissioners will
bring action against his bondsmen for
the full amount of his defalcation.
Last Monday evening the superintend-
ent and chief engineer OF the Burlington
& Missouri railroad arrived here by
team from Burton, which is new sta
tion about forty five miles southwest of
here, where they had left their special
car. They had followed the line OF the
location OF the road this far and the
next morning started on up the line via.
Laughing Water to Hii1 City and the
Castle creek, where Mr.. Gillette with his
party of engineers is camped. They
stopped here for dinner Thursday at the
Vienna on their way back to Burton.
This makes it look very encouraging for
the building OF the road in the early
spring. JosEPHus.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-02-28
The stranger chose q

Allen Cox, son. The stranger chose q
royal birthday.
Perhaps a few lines from this locality
at this time would not be out Of place.
Under the ministration Of the Rev Henry
A. James, a great interest has been awak-
ened in religious matters. Meetings have
been held at the school house for the
past two weeks and still continue with
grand results. With one or two except
ions, the Summit population has been
reached Much credit is due the Ladies'
Aid society for it's hearty cooperation.
Mrs. Cornwell is one of the indefatigable
workers, being always ready with either
time or money. The prayer meetings
are ably led by both Allen Cox and
Samuel Green. The singing adds much
to. the interest of the meetings. Your
correspondent is pleased to report the
good work done here and earnestly
hopes the good results may be lasting,
and that other communities may be
similarly blessed. T.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-02-28
The Prohibition League.

There was not large attendance at
the meeting Wednesday evening. The
weather was too severe. The hecommittee
on finance reported $7OO. already
pledged to the enforcement fund and that
there would be no trouble in doubling
the amount. Committee on constitu-
ton and bylaws had same prepared for
an independent organization, but had
received no copy OF the bylaws for
branches OF the State Enforcement
League. Considerable discussion was
had as to whether this be an indepen-
dent or auxiliary organization. The
general opinion seemed to be in favor
Of the latter. To enable the COMMITTEES
to become fully posted on the state
society and it's branches and that the
full text OF the new law might be received
before a permanent organization be per.
fected, it was resolved to adjourn until
Wednesday evening, March 18th.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-02-28
A Cool Reception.

Thomas Hale and family have return
ed from their southern trip. They
reached this city on Wednesday last.
D. R. Knull and family returned dur
ing the week from their California trip.
James w. Fowler and wife, who have
been visiting friends in Ohio, returned
Monday.
Samuel Scott has also returned from
an extended eastern trip wherein he
combined business and pleasure.
DIR. M'Gillycuddy reached this city or
Monday last, after several weeks alb
sence, during hich eastern cities vert
visited. Mrs. M 'Gillycuddy remained II
New York for medical treatment.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-02-28
WHO'D Next9

Who's Next7
asked her what paper she prsierred,
And warmly Kissed her cheek,
S Then pressed her for her hearts reply;
Say, dazzling can't you speak?
shs moved q little nearer then,
And answered. Lovely Sir,
Ths one Of eli that suits me most,
-wayland Register.
Just hss her on the other chsek,
See what CHE thinks Of that.
Then press her for an answer,
And she'll say the Democrat.
-Livinsston Democrat.
( Hello! good sirsl II all depends
On how q girl is taught;
II she is bright, sweet, up and down,
1is Pomeroy's Advance 1Tnonsht.;r sso .r,,..,,4
But when We asksd her once again,
II she'd decided yet.
- III fi tale tie Is Way Wayne dssstts. is s' '1
NO! boys your Oh again you know,
For Nc smscIed her ss On tiu. the kisssr and
~ - ~ = creighton Courier.
You have lost tho pot by : foolish b.un.
And Tor once You are ut.eenerald,
We snacked her on both cheeks, and she yelled
-Plainview Herald.
But II In happiness you'd whirl,
And sweetest nectar quaf,
just slyly kiss the pretty girl
Who reads the Pantagraph.
Bloomington Pantagraph.
Just leave the girl from kisses tree
To speak the truth In brief,
1At 70 S,i rsad a the sssed Red aoppd Chief"
Red Cloud Chief.
The maid that's prim and full Of vim,
She makes mash that's got the cash,
Orleans Press.
II she's q maid OF common sense,
She'll answer without fear,
DO not want your kisses, sir,
But I'll take the Pioneer"
-Arapahoe Pioneer.
But when the heavenly lamp are lit,
And Venus shines afar,
We'u kiss her rosy, truthful lips,
And hear her murmur Star.
-Elwood Star.
Whether a;ssty they kiss Or whether they don't,
And read the Sentinel.
Columbus Sentinel.
OF all Nebraska's kissing girls,
The prettiest one, we'll bet,
Will jump at any chance
10 read the Night School Gazette.
Grand Island Night school Gazette
But since she's seen the above In print
She's put her foet down fat,
And said she'd quit you all and take
The Chadron Democrat.
-Chadxon Democrat.
Pshaw! what nonsense here you read,
Why! these men are married al,
As though pretty one must need
Be kissed II she should call.
But IL that is human natter,
Though I'm sure tits gainst their Wills,
And must read paper,
III call on The UNION Of the Hills
Black Hills Union.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-02-28
The new mill and Marshall's brick
yard are both to have side tracks built
for their convenience.

We have received copy Of Millet's
famous picture, L'Angelus. Parties
desiring can see the same at this Office.
Every subscriber to the Voice will re-
ceiye the picture.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-02-28
CUSTER CITY CAPRICEs.

Fred E. Barnes OF Rapid City, was IN
town last week on business.
The ladies OF the Congregational church
gave Martha Washington tea party
last Saturday evening at Booths Hall.
T.V. Garlock and family have returned
to Custer City from an extended trip OF
six weeks in the east. Mr.. Garlock will
open his bank in Hill City about the
first of March.
The miners working at the camps Of
Tin Reeie, Willow creek and Tenderfoot
spend their Sundays at Custer City in
social enjoyment with friends, best girls
and church.
The entertainments given by the School
Literary society continue to draw good
audiences every other Friday evening
They are assuredly deserving of praise
and credit to the town.
The Knights OF Pythias Of Custer City
celebrated the twenty-sixth anniversar,
OF the organization Of the order by meet
| ing at their hall with their ladies in tn
evening OF that day which was passed il
social enjoyment. A sumptous banque
was spread fol them in the dining hall {
the Kleemann House which was partake
OF in the course OF the evening. Twent
couples were present and all expires
themselves as enjoying the occasion in
mensely.
Judge Wells court was occupied or
day last week with q usury case. Glen
ans Kleemann sued Washington War
for $85 alleged enormous interest. II
case was settled along with other dl
I Ificulties, by Ward paying $75 doctt
! bill claimed by Kleemann. Ward the
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-02-28

The Baptist Society at their meeting
on Monday afternoon. elected the fol-
lowing board OF trustees. VIM. D. Hay
ME, w. H. Garvey and w. A King. The
society has'purchased the Scandinavian
church property, located near the public
school and will fit it up for present use.
The following are the building COM
mittee: ]. H. Schrader, 8. J. scriber
and E. H. Gessell. A committee oi
ladies and gentlemen were also ap.
pointed to superintend the furnishing OF
the church.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-02-28
BOX ELDER HAPPENINGS.


There is to be festival at the new
school house soon.
Mrs. J. B. Henderson's school in the
Ensor district will soon be closed.
Mr.. F. R. Potter has taken charge OF
the school in the lower district, Mrs.
Howard Gellette resigning.
Mrs. John Ingersops canary bird,
Pedro, is dead after having lived to the
remarkable age OF nineteen years.
There was a meeting OF the alliance
Friday night. Five new members wert
admitted. Mr.. L. c. Parrish, OF Spring
creek delivered quite an interesting
speech. Mr.. Parrish and Mr.. Franl
Stucker vent to Laverne Saturday, tt
organize an alliance IN that district.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Ingersol, OF Rapit
City, were visiting at his fathers, Sun
day last. MORE ANON.
i Il
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-02-28

Last Saturday Mr.. Lewis, OF Rapid
Creek, sent two loads OF wheat to town,
One team was driven by q man and the
other by a son of Mr.. Lewis. Near the
School OF Mines, while on a hillside, the
forward team stopped suddenly. The
second team, driven by the boy, was
thus stopped so quickly as to throw
him from the wagon between the wheels.
The team backed, running the forward
wheel over him. A doctor was called
and pronounced the boys injuries quite
serious, though not necessarily fatal.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-02-28
LOCAL NEWS.

Call on W. W. Cleft for hardware. 3w.
Rock salt for stock at Forsha's, St.
Joe street.
For bargains in groceries call on S. E
Forsha, St. Joe street.
Best quality No. 1 Manistee salt at
Forsha's, St. Joe street.
You can save money by buying your
boots and shoes at the Bee Hive. 2w
A full line OF staple and fancy groceries
at the lowest prices at Forsha's, St. Joe
street.
Money is scarce, but 25 cents gets a
square meal at Spaulding's, opposite the
postoffice.
Remember the county alliance meeting
on the first Saturday in March at The
UNION Office.
Buckwheat flour, clover honey, pure
maple syrup and choice fruits all at re-
duced prices at Forsha's, st. Joe street.
Judge MCGEE will deliver lecture on
single tax at the school house near John
Aliens, on Saturday evening, March 1st
The Alliance company will meet at
THE UNION office at IL o'clock, Satur-
day, March LIST. Before the County
alliance.
Last week Mr.: Sawyer sold to the
firm of Scott & Reason his four lots on
the corner occupied by Roberts grocery.
Price, $12, 100000.
Morley & Moore is the name OF q new
firm that will open a dry goods store in
the Flormann block, on st. Joe street,
in the near future.
Another squall struck the Hills Satur
day, There was slight fall Of snow on
Sunday and Msnday. The thermometer
reached 26h0 Wednesday night.
When you desire any thing fine in fruit,
particularly oranges, 60 to Cobb & Co.
st. Joe street. They also carry the best
line Of fresh confectionery in the city.
Neatha, the two-year-eld daughter o
Mr., and Mrs. Joseph Marnette, died a
the home of her parents. on Omaha
street. last Saturday Q! inflammation Q
the lungs.
Why send away for clothing or furnish
ing goods when you can buy just a
cheaply at home. They have just wha
you want and at Estates" prices at th
Bee Hive.
Merchants desiring the trade of tn
farmers Of Pennington county will d
well by planting an ad in The UNION.
reaches more farm houses than any othe
county paper.
Hughes, the man who stabbed Va
Glider at Hill City, was brought befo
Judge Lake last week and in default
$500, was placed in the county jail
await further orders OF the court.
Frank Mcmahon, OF Spring creek,
importing Nebraska corn and selling
from the car at Hermosa at seventy-f'
cents per hundred. It is selling in Rap
City at 81 90 to 81. IS per hundred.
Henry Leedy was taken Saturd'
evening with symptoms of la grip
and has been SO poorly as to necessita
~ the calling OF doctor. Thursday he "
on his feet again though pretty shaky'
The supper to be given by the lad
81 the Rapid Valley M. E. church, for
benefit Of their pastor, has been po
poned one week. It will now occur
the Mentch school house on Frid
evening, March 7th.
In uniting all OF our departme
under one management we can save
penses, thus enabling us to sell !
Goods, Boots and Shoes and Cloth
for less money than our competite
tt pays to buy goods at the Bee Hive
law Glands r
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-02-28
$4,000 For the school of Mines.

The following telegram was received
by The UNION Thursday afternoon:
PIERRE, s. D., February 27.-The
School OF Mines gets an appropriation
of $4,000. Representative Hughes
made the ablest address of the session,
on the bill, and through his efforts is
due the increased appropriation. His
speech was a gem of oratory, argument
and logic. w. J. THoRNBY.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-02-28

II you are an alliance man you want
the Ruralist, the official paper Of the
South Dakota Farmers alliance. Hyou
don't believe in the alliance movement
you still want the Ruralst to watch
your brother farmers. We know OF
several politicians who have subscribed
for it for that purpose. Any man can
get it in connection with THE UNION for
fifty cents per year. The two papers
or $500,
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-02-28
HARVEY ALLIANCE.

There was meeting OF the Harvey
alliance on Saturday last at which the
following officers were elected: President,
Joseph Jolly; vice president, Geo. Wells;
secretary, H. Nj. Leedy; treasurer, james
V. Dewitt; delegate to county alliance,
G. n. Mattoon The initiation fee was
fixed at S1.2O. The last Saturday OF
every month was made the time for the
regular meetings. A special meeting was
called for Saturday, March 8th, at 1 p.
m., at which time new members will be
received. On motion the name OF the
alliance was changed from Harvey tc
Rapid City alliance. Adjourned.
II. NJ. LEEDY, Secretary.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-02-28

At meeting held at the council cham
Der on last Wednesday evening for the
purpose Of organizing an atheletic and
social club w. H. Tinker was made
temporary chairman and J. U. Gridley
secretary. The following committees
were appointed: On constitution and by
laws, W. A. King, ]. B. Ryan and E. H.
Gessell; committee to select rooms. John
H. Fall, Dennis ]. Tighe and j. M. Fos-
ter; to select atheletic apparatus, H. w.
Tinker, E. H. Gessell aci Charles Cation;
committee on membership, Dennis J..
Tighe, John Fall and Harry W. Cromer.
Hill City is becoming quite a metrop-
| oils. She now boasts two weekly
papers, and they don't like each other.
It seems that Will H. Stanley furnished
the office for Joseph Hare, who was to
run it for two-thirds and had the privilege
/ ]ofpurchasing a he,,f interest when able to
They failed to agree on a purchase, and
Mr.. Hare took in L. D. Smith as q
partner and purchased an entire new
outfit and when ready for business no
titled Stanley to get his material. This
is the substance OF Mr.. Stanley's state
ment, and if true, does not show very
well for Mr.. Hare. Although the move
may not result well, financially, te
either party, it will be gain to th'
town. They are now sure OF one indie
pendent paper. When county papel
secures post Office, Its days OF useful
; ness are about oyer. 1t doesn't venturI
far from the crib at which it feeds.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-02-28

II any one desires anything in the line
Of envelopes, letter or noteheads, bills
and statements, plain or fancy card 3
it will pay them to call at "THE UNION"
Office. Chas. Lewis is managing that
line, and for neat or fancy work he con-
not be beaten. Call and see samples
before ordering elsewhere.