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The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-11-20
ga Yard of RnsesO

One Of the popular paintings at the
New York Academy Of Design was a
yard-long panel OF Roses. A crowd was
always before it. One art critic ex-
CLAIMED, "Such a bit OF nature should
belong to all the people, it Is too beauti-
full Tor one man to hide.away."
The Youths Companion, OF Boston,
seized the idea, and spent twenty thous-
and dollars to reproduce the painting.
The result has been a triumph OF artls-
tic delicacy and color.
The Companion makes an Autumn
gift OF this copy of the painting to each
OF its five hundred Observation-Disclosures
Any others who may subscribe now for
the first time, and request it. will re-
ceiye THE Yard of Roses without ex-
ira charge while the edition lasts. Be-
sides the gift OF this beautiful picture all
new subscribers will receive The Com
panion free from the time the subscrip-
ton is received till January 1st, includ-
ing the Thanksgiving and Christmas
Double Numbers, and for q full year
from that date. The price OF The Com
panion is $1.75 a year.
Every family should take this bright
est and best ofiilustr LITERARY papers
inaddltion to its local paper.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-11-20
ABOUT AXES.
The Processes by Which an Axe Is
Evolved From an Iron Bar.

The Processes by Which an Axe Ii
Evolved From an Iron Bar.
The first step in the operation oil
making an X is the formation of the
axe head without the blade. The
from the furnace and are taken to a
powerful and somewhat complicated
machine, which performs upon them
four distinct Notwithstanding he
metal to form the upper and lower
part of the axe, then the eye, and
finally doubling the piece over so that
the whole can be welded together. A
workman stands by, selling the par
tially-fashioned pieces, one after
another, with a pair of tongs, and
hanmering the lower edges together.
Next the iron is put in a powerful
n~atural-gas furnace and heated to a
white heat. Taken out, it goes under
IL tilt hammer and is welded together
in a second. This done, one blow
from the drop" and the pole of the
axe is completely and firmly welded.
When the X leaves the drop, there
is some superduous metal still adher-
ing to the edges and forming what is
technically known as a 'lfn." To get
of this fin the axe is again heated
in a furnace, and then taken in hand
by a sawyer, who trims the ends and
The operator has a glass in
front of him to protect his eyes from
the sparks which fly off as the hot
metal is pressed against the rapidly
revolving saw. The iron part of the
IKE is now complete.
The steel for the blade, after being
heated, is cut by machinery and shaped
with a die. 1t is then ready for weld
ing. A groove is cut in the edge of
the iron, the steel for the blade in
serted, and the whole firmly welded
by machine hammers. Next comes
the operation Of tempering. The steel
portion Of the axe is heated by being
inserted in pots Of molten lead, the
blade only being immersed. 1t is then
cooled by dipping in water, and goes
to the hands of the inspector. An axe
is subject to rigid tests before it is pro.
nounced perfect. The steel must be
of the required temper, the weight O.
all axes of the same sizes must be
uniform, all must be ground alike, ant
in various other ways conform to ar
established standard. The inspector
> who tests the quality of the stee
does so by hammering the blade ant
, striking the edge to ascertain whether
it be too brittle OF not An axe tina
5 breaks during the process is thrown
aside to be made over.
e Before the material of an axe is il
the proper shape, it has been heated
five times, including the temperins
process, and the axe, when completed
has passed through the hands of about
forty workmen, each of whom hal
done something toward perfecting it
After passing inspection, the axes &c
:. to the grinding department., and from
that to the polishers, who finish then
upon emery wheels. Manufacture,
and Builder.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-11-20
Try This.

1t will cost you nothing and will
surlev do you good. il you have a cough,
cold, or any trouble with throat, chest
or lungs, DR.. Kings new discovery for
consumption, coughs and colds is qua
ranteed to give relief, or none will be
paid back. Sufferers from lagrippe found
it just the thing and under it's use
had d speedy and perfect recovery. Trya
sample bottle at our expense and learn
for yourself just how good a thing it is.
Trial bottlesfree at Evans Pharmancy. 3
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-11-20
state Alliance,

Az the meeting Of the state alliance
held at Huron Nov. 10, the following
officers We're chosen for the ensueing year.
ii. l.. Loucks, PRESIDENT; A. v. Van
Doren, first vice president; A. T. Adams
second vice president; Mrs. ]. w. Har
din, secretary ana treasurer. EXecutlv,
committee consists Of above officers ant
". II. Smith, a. Lawrercs and A. j
Huffman.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-11-20
a Queer Fact,

According to republican reports, the
three independents elected in New York
state hold the balance OF power between
the old parties, on JOINT ballot. By
throwing their vote with the republic
cans they will tic the house. Andstrange
to relate, from same authority, in Iowa,
the senate stands 24 republican "a dem
ocrat and two independents.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-11-20

The best salve IN the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chaDpcd hands, chilblains,
corns. and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price twenty-five
cents per box. For sale by
EVANS PHARMACY.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-11-20

The YoUTH's COMPANION makes an
Autumn gift OF the beautiful painting,
entitled "a Yard OF Roses" to each OF
it's five hundred thousand subscribers.
Any Others who may subscribe now for
the first time, and request it. will receive
1.-The Yard Of Roses" without extra
charge while the addition lasts. Every
family should take this brightest and
best OF illustrated literary papers in
addition to its local paper.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-11-20
Custer County Alliance,

The second session OF the Custer Coun-
ty Alliance, will be held at the Dean
school house on Friday, Dec, 4th. 1t
will be an open session and everyone is
cordially invited. Good speakers and
music in attendance. A grand picnic
dinner will be served at noon.
GEO, HAWLEY, JOSEPH Dow,
Sec. Pres.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-11-20
A Boom Article.

"Thg farmers OF the Black Hills
country; The Journal is glad to say, are
prosperous, happy and contented witt.
the general run OF worldly things and
affairs. They ere not calamity Shrek
ers but on the contrary good business
men,"
Mr.. Journal. please remember
that the calamity party carried this
county by d nice plurality and don'tput
yonr foot III it.
REPUBLICAN CENTRAL COMMITTEE.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-11-20
DIED,

PIERCE-At the home of his parentsi in W1nona
Minnesota on Monday November 10, 1891,
OF catarrhal consumption, Charles E. Pierce in
his 2Sth year.
Many will be surprised to learn OF the
death OF Mr.. Pierce who has been a resi-
dent OF this city since SO. He was first
engaged In the grain business here and
afterward for some time clerked for E.
F. Roberts. Later he obtained a position
at the freight office ofthe Elkhorn road
and on tho removal OF Agent Campbell
he was made station agent, which posi-
ton he has since held. At the time OF
his death he was absent on o leave Of
absence caused by his failing health.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-11-20
Rapid CITY Dirt.

From st. Louis, st. Paul and other
eastern points come reports OF sales OF
Rapid City realestate. Our resident
realestate men report al increased
activity and many sales.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-11-20

In the session Of the supreme council
OF the alliance being he!dat Indianapolis
there are small factions opposing indie
pendent party action and the sub-treas-
ury plan. That body will, however re-
affirm the principles adopted at st.
Louis and no doubt knock out the prop
added at Ocala iavoring government
CONTROL first, and will declare for owner
ship straight.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-11-20

1t is confidently announced that
Rapid has as Gooi as secured the loct-
tioa OF large sIneitia, works in addi-
iion 50 her c~hIorination works.
succeeds like success"
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-11-20

John Treiber an oldhesident OF Dead
wood and a member OF the city council,
while on Il visit to friends in Germany,
has been arrested on the charge OF de-
from the Army at the time he
omigrated to this country.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-11-20
County Alliance.

Al sub-aliianccs should remember the
county alliance to be held Saturd ay Dec.
>, at l p. IN. Be sure and choose del
egates who will attend as business OF i'm
purtance will come before the meeting.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-11-20

The mail carrier, Watson. CT the
Lower Rapid route, who was reported
missing, has turned up in the hills where
he claims to have struck a better job.
He should put IN Il bill against the
papers that wrote up his disappearance
at such length.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-11-20


The journal OF Tuesday contained,
under the above head, itemized bills OF
Lower Rapid and hill City precincts,
furnished 1t by the auditor, and pro-
ceeds TO comment on the financial man
agement OF promlnentindependents' etc,
ere. we nave been wa't'"s '"r tins At
tachi 1!ie ground WORK OF winch was ii'''
y our aStute ooafd some months SINCE.
the ne" eieetloh ia" reads nat l'oo
i"1'EF tatSH q I3i'44f4GE o! t''e 1iifeejudSc5
o. s!eS@14ta stiad @ei'"s 10 one party.
Aii'S "o."s.! :h't9'ilats 1re
f21g sit24> ',E ...- taHeItt on the
eaecltPa Ho>'ao; yl'l AoiLH allow the ap-
RoiH5lHeata s 500 iepnhilc'lns and one
democrat. NctIallE tt'Ha we took pains
to see a ineilDec 0t Tie gotsrd and re-
QGeeta,l tHab at least ore uf the three I
;s4ss5 1eszs rs z.:aoqt. This the gen
tIcIl3n seen Thought no more than JUS
t5ee. @heh the appointments were pub
-4sll-2i Il was noticed h IN a great
i3aloFity OF precincts not only were IN
dependents placed on the BOARD put the c
independent member was maze superln-
~ 49, ""F ~
poseu az lhe 0lIne that tnls was zone lor'
an oblect ana that OBJECT IS now re-
Vtaled. IL Is a TRICK OF the small po- o.
tatoes and few IN a hill" order: an at p
tempt to makep political capital Tor the T.,
ola party at the expense OF the tax q
PAYERS OF the county, but it is too Tim
and "lli react on the parry BOSSES" who
originated 1t. Oar board o. commits
sloners conaidertd the question Oh iur: c
nlshlns booths lor the whole county and :
were offered them at 500 each, al (
1hough we 40 not KNOW that they adj
sei'iseo Aor o'os on same. bo' the
ooaio cohe'uos" 20 ieu every precinct
w. ~ ''aei' Wei ''o"A's 'i'.'
o,.h 49, r"' :.
all we've lot cn c,r+r,o+ wv ho,m1 ana
certa,n,vv men of ,,;,a.a.a.l
also knewSLo+ +ha nnu. 1,.. on,,l anl,.
be nut in o,or, +;,,, a,.,Ian,hi
expense ,ver tho old ,,.sta,o o,1 4h,+
many n,st,lo, ,,oro 1i,llo :, Iva ,,,1o
Hence ,tbo ,l., n,+ +bo ,,,.hi,or, -,
the K,nds of i,d,,a,lo,+. ,,l th,,
wheY +bo ox+,, ,e, .,,, ;, h,,l
II them ~ &c ;,aono,1o,+ oooron, ,
hr;,l;,, eo.o..o a,.o. w. ..
sta nj that t,,,,uh mi.u,d ,,,ino
Of NE law the Lower E.,nid bon ri mot
the d.v hafora e~lec+ion and ,.o,;.+oro,1
all voters ~snnnosi,s that wac ron,,irod
nv the new law and !, tho NATHAN ~
Hill Citv there wero cover, l,,,+hs +o
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-11-20

1t is an established fact that De Wits
Little Early Risers haye an enormous sale,
and why? Simply because they are pleas
ant in taking and happy in results. A pill
for the multitude. Engle j. Son.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-11-20

the foundation OF the chlorination
works.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-11-20
Some two weeks ago a party OF BIO,

Some two weeks ago a party OF bone
hunters, who had been on the reserva-
ton, reported at Phinney p~ostoffice
that they had discovered the remains Of
d mar in the Bad Lands near Sheep
Mountain. He had been shot through
the head. The carcass Of horse lay
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-11-20

The county commissioners of Meade
county have appointed L. ". Ladd
county auditor, to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of Auditor Lane.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-11-20
PhOtOrraDhS.

Cabinets $500 per doz. Butter, eggs
chickens taken in exchange.
w. A. HOPKINS & Co.,
Main Street, Rapid City.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-11-20
~Thanasgiy;n. seryices.

Onion Thanksgiving services will be
held in the Presbyterian church Thurs
day, Nov. 26th, at hall past ten o'clock.
The annual sermon will be preached by
Rev, II. r. WILDER. The relation Of
Christianity to the sociallsiic and labor
questions OF the day will be discussed.
Appropriate music will be rendered. All.
are cordially invited.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-11-20

What measures are you taking to stop
that cough? Let us suggest De Wits
Cough and Consumption Cure. It is in
fallible.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-11-20
Mills: Gentlemen, I'm ready to tip either way.

to the purchase of an organ for use in
the school house.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-11-20
Grand ball.

The people Of Custer county assiiffs.
yIted to join the residents Of Lame.
Johnny IN q grand ball to be held ut the
Dean school house On Friday evening,
Dec. The proceeds are to be devoted
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-11-20

The Hot Springs Star figures that the
republican party's vote shows a loss OF
one per cent from last year. The dem
ocratic a loss OF five per cent, while the
independents show a gain OF five per
cent. The Star is the only republican
paper in the Black Hills that tries to
tell tho truth.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-11-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Ensor take this
means OF expressing their gratitude to
all neighbors and friends who so kindly
assisted during the illness and death OF
their child and especially would they re-
member the kindness OF Mr.. and Mrs.
W. E. Lynch and Mrs. j. B. Henderson.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-11-20

A Great Fall.
The fall in prices at John NJ. Moore &
Co.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-11-20

Call on Cliff for bottom prices on
Cook and Heating stoves and Tin and
Sheet Iron work.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-11-20

rear. 1t was thought the body had lain
there for two or three months. 1t could
not be identified and no person is MISS
from that vicinity.
Geo. Bennett is rapidly convalesclng
and will soon be about his usual duties.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-11-20
Found.

Perfect action and perfect health re-
suit from the use of DeWitt's Little Early
riscrs, Il perfect little pill. Enyle d Son.
Telegram-herald., 1891-12-06
THE GRAND RAPIDS
Land and Improvement Co.,

Limited. 81 wouderiy building. telephone
cor
To Rent-A large, roomy house, siteiy locA
ton. lust south Of Burton avenue. with fur
mace aad excellent water; cheap. as tensnt
must be had. Desirable rooms. very light and
PLEASANT, AZ IL Nevberry street. fer reat
cheap. Desirable lots on burton avenue,
south OF city. for sale on easy terms We viii
list your D. oDerty for rent. advertise 10. cob
lecf the rents. and take full charge Of renting
for one year for az We have some hne aere
property in the city for Plating and some Just
outside Of city east aud south. Well located
timoered lands TO EXCHANGE for city property
aud e.. Wanted a residence on toe hill In
exchange fer ether property. fne brick
store we'll rented. a bargain. II vou want the
best IN the market rsll ant see "a. A Gne
tract ~ Pine new miH and all camp equip
rnents ard = boom full of logs for saw ng. for
slsfs0 less than actual cost eeod rsas0n for
selling ffn sered, mineral. farm and city
property for <sie. A god res dence 10 De-
Rapids
hosey - loan On real estate security.
Telegram-herald., 1891-12-06

inches In depth II has stone founda-
ton under the entire house, 16 inehes
thick The cellar il feet in the clear.
The 6rst story is 10 feet in the clear
and the second door II Q feet in the
1t any future time and u large enough
20 be divided into good-sised cham
bers- The reception hail u 14x19 feet
and contains = fireplace II u sepa-
rated from the library. parlor and din
ing room by sliding doors The floor.
stairs, balusters, newels. seat and trim
will be red oak. The walls viii be colored
a lilac color. aud the ceiling will be
tinted light blue. There Is q closet
under the stairs of the vestibule. The
parlor is l6xi7 feet and is provided with
q fireplace. One end OF this room Is q
half circle in shape which tends to
make IL . very desirable room. The
trim viii be red oak and the walls viii
be colored . dark blue and the ceiling
will be tinted light blue. The library
Is l6xi7 feet and has . fireplace in one
corner. The trim and floor Is 10 be Of
antique oak. The walls will be colorcd
a dark blue green color. with tho cell
ing tinted light green color. The
dining room u is feet 8 inches by 10
feet inches, and win have large old
fashioned fireplace. The door an1
trim viii be of white oak, the walls
viii be colorcd q dark yellow and the
ceiling will be tintee light yellow or
cream color. The buffers pantry 10 6x
Q feet, and connects the dining room
and kitchen. The kitchen is Is feet by
Is feet inches It Is provided with
sink, boiler and maple foor. The
wainscoting Is feet inches high.
The pantry of the kitchen Is feet by
feet There is . stairway leading to
the cellar from the kitchen and stair
way leading from the rear vestibule of
the kitchen to the second door.
There are chambers and one bed
room on the second floor: also bath
room. closets, ETC.. - shown on second
door plan.
All the studding used In this house is
ex4. 10 on centers; ioists, exlo, 10 on CEN
ters: sills, sxl0; roof rafters. Exc. 20 on
centers, brick chimneys, American
glass. two coats of plaster, first coat
rough and the second coat plaster Of
paris. hard finish
The first story viii be sided with finch
O. q. siding; the second story and tower
will be shingled with round butt shin
giles. Sheathe the entire house with
matched fencing and place brown
building paper between the siding and
sheathing. The house viii be piped for
gas and furnace. Paint the interior
woodwork where hard wood is not men,
toned with good lead and boiled linseed
oil. the color to suit owner. The ex-
terror will be painted dark red color.
and the shingles viii be stained car
mine color.
The following shows the "old way"
20 build this house and the new way"
The ''old way" of proceeding to build
was to go TO carpenter or builder and
in some imperfect manner come TO an
understanding with him about what kind
OF a structure IL should be. make a con-
tract with him and give him orders TO
START From the bcginnin. to the end
there was trouble, the owner had TO fight
Telegram-herald., 1891-12-06

They certainly saps money rs well a.
secure peace Of mind There are two
courses open 70 the owner. arst. 10 buy
ali the materials himself and have the
house e1iit sy day work." or. second,
To invite bids from builders and award
the contract 10 the lowest approved bid
der.
The latter course 10 recommended for
. number of reasonA II viii be lRuch
less trouble 10 the owner Ths builder
can buy materials somewhat lower
than the owner. IL mistakes are made
the loss falls upon the contractor. With
perfect sketches or drawings and q
properly drawn agreement the builder
is bound 10 do just As good work by
contract Is by day work
There are better houses now built by
contract than were ever built by day
work" Sign the agreement with the
contractor and after that watch the
progress of the work until compilation.
or At least thoroughly inspect the con-
dition Of the wosk & each payment b.
comes due-
Carefully write in all the extras
that are included in the contract, also
all omissions that are agreed upon
Have the written agreement distinctly
state everything. Leave nothing h
oral agreement Do not advance pay
mentS To the builder before they are
due II he requires assistance take his
note for the amount advanced with the
understanding that you can either turr
in the note as so much cash on the next
payment or you can consider il loar
to him outside of the building contract
The advantage Of this Is that, in case OF
trouble. you can withhold the next nav.
Telegram-herald., 1891-12-06

for euod materials and worlunanship.
and for a,s understanding Of this- that
and the other thing. during the whole
progress of the work. unless. indeed. he
did not know his rights. or was 80
meek spirited that he would not assert
them
With this wsy Of doing business there
could be but one lt--dissatisfsction.
Even whes the owner succeeded (which
was selsiotnl in getting the best mate
rails and workmanship and la having
hes IDEAS carried out, there win remain
the faults Of arrangements and the
common place appearance OF evsry
house baslt BY the ..old wsy.
The new way" and BY far the bet
Ter wav. il for the owner 20 supply him
self frSt with sketches. draw ings> eta
These aids serve fve important pur-
poses: FIRST. the arrangement OF roorns.
the exterior appearance and every part
90 sh> design are the result Of skill:
seca,.a. ehes~ ads thoroughly scqusins
ere swuer With all The requirements
hefe~e TIE york 10 undertakes. third.
,,,.v enable the owner - invite compe-
.;sion and thus - secure the lowest
rrse~. fcursh. they are made she basis
,f she contract between the owner and
~ontraetsr; ard Il tae stretches OF
drawings are eosnpiese they vii cattle
everv dispute ard misunderstanding
that cav ar;srs. afsh. th-y snsae the
wo~lsrnsn ct every step N the ecnstrss-
,son cf re house.
whv any intelligent man ~iH sEsssr'
s-ke the builainr Of . hoase. ho~svsv
ssrals. without Sketches - drswsno& =
A h,sxvl - un5rvsonA A-------