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Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1891-07-09
'.The spy Of Shiloh.

The above celebrated drama is in re-
hearsal and will be produced in our city,
under the auspices and for the benefit OF
Calvin Duke post, g. A. r. The drama
has a national reputation, being the first
drama ever produced, which represented
scenes and incidents of the late rebellion.
This is the twenty fifth year since its
first production in Cincinnati in 1865,
since which time it has been played
throughout the principal cities from the
Atlantic to the Pacific. The drama is of
thrilling interest, portraying wildly the
lights and shades Of the life led by those
who marched to the music of the Union.
1t is Interpreted with songs, music and
dancing by contrabands, in addition to
which is added 18 beautiful tableaux
vivants, realistic battle scene, and the
most thrilling scene ever presented on
any stage, Andersonville prison pen,
which goes with irresistible force to the
hearts of all. The drama is under the
personal Suppression of its author, Maj.
Frank Howard, and our citizens may
look for the most enjoyable time in the
history of Sturgis. Tickets will be on
sale at Max Fishels, and if you want a
seat our advice is to go at once and Sc
cure one. 1t will be presented four
evenings. July Is, 16, II and Is. Re-
member the date and be there. Ad-
mission will be reasonable.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1891-07-09
one Fare for Round Trip.

The tenth annual international con-
vention of the Young Peoples Society
Christian Endeavor will be held at Min
neapolis July 8 to 10, inclusive The
f., e. & M. V. Ry. will sell tickets at
one fare $26.55-for the round trip to
parties wishing to attend this meeting,
July 7 and 8, good returning on the 18th.
Those wishing to remain for longer
period can get the tickets extended until
August 26. 1891, by calling upon the
agent of the Northwestern at Minneap-
oils before July IL. For further lnfor-
nation call on A. ID. WooD,
Agent
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1891-07-09
General Passenger Agent
For over Fifty years.

Mrs. Winslow's soothing syrup has
been used for over fifty years by millions
of mothers for their children while teeth
ing, with perfect success. 1t sooths the
child, softens the gums, allays all pain,
cures wind collie, and is the best remedy
for diarrhea. 1t will relieve the poor
little sufferer Immediately. Sold by
druggists in every part of the world.
Twenty five cents bottle Be sure and
ask for "Mrs. Winslow's soothing SYRUP
and take no other kind,
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1891-07-09
Religious.

M. E. church: Morning-"What will
the future life beAwhen will it be ?''
Eyening-"That old man-that new
man."
Presbyterian: Preaching morning and
evening by Rev. Nelson. Evening sub
ject-'The wonderful temple"
Episcopal: Rev. G. G. Ware will hold
services at the M. e. church Wednesday
evening next.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1891-07-09
For sale at a BARGAIN.

Thirteen head Of fine horses, compris-
ing brood mares, heavy draft horses,
well bred FLIES and one good stallion,
all being in excellent condition. Also
large amount of household good, con-
sisting of pralor, chamber, dining and
kitchen furniture, all belonging to the
estate of the late F. M Allen, de-
ceased. For particulars call upon or
address KIRK & STEWART,
7-2-4t. Sturgis, 8. d.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1891-07-09
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

LAND OFFICE AT RAPID CITY s. D., /
June o. 1891.
Notice is !. hereby given that the following.
to make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the clerk
OF the circuit court of Meade county, s. D., al
Sturgis, s. D., on August 20, 1891, viz:
Mary Hamnerschmidt, II. E. 1855,
for the sw or section %, twp Z, n. rng 8, e. B. H
continuous residence upon and cultivation OF
said land. viz:
Joseph G. Richards. Peter FELTON,, Jonathan
Brown and William A. Lynch, all of Sturgis
3. ID. J. p. LUsE,
6-25 Register.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1891-07-09
Rucklen,s Arnina salra

The best salve in the world for cuts
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, ehapped hands, chilblains
corns, and all skin eruptions, and pos
itively cures piles, or no pay required
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfac.
ton, or money refunded. Price % cents
per box. For sale by T. Haas & Go.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1891-07-09
open TO Deadwood.

open To DeadW00d.
The Burlington route takes pleasure
in announcing to the public the compile.
tion of its new line to Deadwood, South
Dakota, and the formal opening OF the
same for business.
The line is substantially constructed
and thoroughly equipped, the object
being to afford service that is first class
in every particular, and in keeping with
other through lines of the Burlington
system.
1t is the shortest and quickest line
from Deadwood, Hot Springs, Custer
and Hill City, South Dakota; Merino
and Newcastle, Wyoming, and Crawford,
Nebraska, to Lincoln, Omaha, Kansas
City, st. Louis, st. Joseph, Peoria and
Chicago, at which points connections are
made for all points east, west and south.
Through trains are run daily with
Pullman sleeping cars from Deadwood
to Lincoln and Omaha.
j. Francis,
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1891-07-09
THE FIGURE "9.p

The figure in our dates will make a long stay.
No man or woman now living will ever date q
document without using the figure 9. 1t stands
in the third place in $780, where it will remain ten
years and then move up to second place in 1900
where it will rest for one hundred years.
THERE'S another '9'' which has also come to stay.
It is unlike the figure in our dates in the respect
that 1t has already moved up to first place, where
twill permanently remain. 1t is called the sNo.
High Arm Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine
The "No. g. was endorsed for first place by the
experts Of Europe at the Paris Exposition Of 1859
where, after severe contest with the leading ma
chimes of the world, it was awarded the only
Grand Prize given to family sewing machines, all
others on exhibit having received lower awards
of gold medals, etc. The French Government
also recognized its superiority by decoration of
Mr.. Nathaniel Wheeler, Presidento of the company
with the Gross of the Legion of Honor.
The "No o. Is not an old machine improves.
upon, but is an entirely new machine, and the
Grand Prize at Paris was awarded Ii as the grand
est advance in sewing machine mechanism of the
age. Those who buy it can rest assured, there
fore, Of having the very latest and best.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1891-07-09
Notice.

Commencing May 2 and continuing
until and including the last Saturday
in October, 1891, the F., E. & M. V.
railroad will sell excursion tickets to Hot
Springs, every Saturday, good return.
ing the following Monday, at $3.50 for
the round trip. A. d. WooD, Agent.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1891-07-09
Notice TO school District oflcsra

You are hereby notified that all special
taxes levied by the several school dis
tricts Of Meade county must certify the
full amount Of money necessary to be
raised in said district, and no levy OF a
percentage tax can be considered.
See section 40 OF new session laws
passed at tina second session OF the state
Legislature.
BY order Of board.
p. q. LANE,
County Auditor.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1891-07-09
Horse Rreeders, Association.

A meeting Of the Black Hills Horse
Breeders association will be held at the
court house in Rapid City at o'clock p.
M, Saturday, July Is. All persons in
terested in home breeding are requested
to attend. CHARLES HAMM,
Goarotoru
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1891-07-09
To George w. Pratt who made d. s. 2614.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

LAND OFFICE AT RAPID CITY, 3. ID.
June %, 1891.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice of his intention to
make final proof in support of his claim and
that said proof viii be made before the clerk of
the circuit court of Meade county, 8. D., at Stur-
gis, s. D.. on August IS, 1891, viz:
Kate Martin. widow of Andrew j. Martin,
deceased, Ell. e. 1859,
for the hf Sc or sec 2. W hf or, sec H. twp 8.
n, rng Z, g. B. ii, Nj,
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of,
said land, wig:
Andrew y. Helms, William G.. Logan. Noah
Reel and William W. Wigginton all of Stur-
gis, 8. ID.
6-25 J.P. LUsE Register,
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1891-07-09
Excursions for Fourth of july,

The F., e. & M. V. will sell simplex
excursion tickets July 3 and 4, good re-
turning until July 6 inclusive, to all
stations within distance of 200 miles,
at one fare for the round trip.
A. ID. WoOD, Agent,
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1891-07-09

Our customers all speak highly in
praise of st. Patrick's pills. They are
the best Berry Bros, Carroll, Nebraska.
For sale by Mueller the druggist-opti-
clan.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1891-07-09
Council Proceedings

SVuuC11 ETOCSSUlugS.
City council met on July 6, 1891, at
city hall.
Present: ALI members except Alder
men Brandt and Mcmillan.
Minutes of previous meeting approved
A petition of Mrs. Dolan was pre-
sented asking for damages caused by
floods to her property.
I. 3. Harvey then resigned as city at
torney. Resignation accepted.
Report Of chief of police for June,
1891, accepted.
Treasurer's report for June, 1891, read
and referred to auditor.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1891-07-09
Bills allowed:

Bond for $5Ooof 2. i. Sinclair, asI
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-12-02
the public WAYS of Chinatown. These

the public ways of Chinatown. These
were the representatives Of the great
companies on their way to the temple to
visit the new JOSS. On the sidewalks
stood the coolies, staring and grinning
ut their masters, and waiting their turn
to do reverence at the altar. The coolies
also thronged the marble staircase in the
inner temple and flowed into the JOSS
room on the third floor, where, in ges-
ticulation and grimace, and open-eyed
wonderment and W they depicted to
each other the glory and majesty OF the
new god, and what prodigies, either OF
beneticence or destruction. he could per-
form in the event of his taking a notion
to do so.
The Joss room was a picture of Orien-
tai magnifcence and splendor. In the
midst of it all Quan Sing Ii Quen sat
e~nthroned. In the weird light of hun
dreds of burning tapers and punks, the
gilded carvings and fantastic images,
the gorgeous ilken banners lettered with
mystic symbols and loaded with span
giles, were all suggestive of heathenism.
Near where the scowling god was en-
throned, there were great piles of brass
and bronze weapons, costly and rcdolent
woods, incense and curious parapherns-
liza. All these things combined to make
a strange and wonderful picture.
The chief men of the Ming Yung
Society occupied seats of honor on the
ottomans and divans in the interior of
the Joss house. They were richly
dressed in silk and satin robes, and
endured the gaze of. the coolies, with
equal complacency and pleasure, until
word would reach the inner sanctuary
that a delegation from one of the great
companies was at the door, Then the
mob would be hustled down the stairs
and the magnates of the Ming Yung
Society arose to receive their guests.
The ceremony of reception was alto
gether n of pantomime. The visitors
came with peace offerings of Precipitation
to the new god preceded by pages
clothed in glazing aud flowing silk gar
ments, and assembled the marble stair
way. The roast pig, the invariable form
of afferY, together with sweetmeats and
nuts, was carried and placed within con-
venient reach of Guam Sing I'll Quen. At
this juncture the Chinese band concealed
outside would break out into the most
heartrendiug discords, and at that signal
whole car.loads of fre-crackers would
be discharged at once. The chiefs of
the visiting companies bowed low to
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-12-02
Magnificent Estate Of a millionaire.

Colonel A.. z. Mcclure, OF the Phlla-
delphia Times, writing from Asheville,
N. c., to his paper, among other things
SAYS: "one prominent elevation some
three miles from the river, is the center.
of the magnificent estate of George vi
Vanderbilt, containing 1900 acres in one
BODY and now employing from 6O0 to
1000 men in identifying 1t. The land
alone costs $3.50, 600, and his improve
ments are so colossal in conception as to
find parallel only in tho grandeur of the
ancient Romans. His house is now IN
course of erection on the western slope
of the central elevation, with a bewitch-
inc view OF mountains, river, farms and
city. It is 400 feet in length, with solid
walls of fifty feet in height from the deer
mark on the western front to the, hrst
floor, and the lawn tennis court alone,
with its huge walls from thirty to nifty
feet in height, would make a foundation
for the grandest of the ancient temples
in the Old Worl1. A private railroad
some five miles in length is kept busy
Transporting materials for the palace, for
bridges, for roads, ETC., and when com
| Melted the cost Of the estate will reach
SIS, 900, 900. There will be 100 miles OF
elegant roads trsversing the Vanderbilt
estate, of which thirty-eight will be
macadamized, and scores Of bridges, OF
eyery conceivable form of exquisite ar
chitecture, will add to the beauty OF the
place. The building of the palace will
be a five years task, evea with every
branch of mechanism employed IN its
construction filled with workmen. This
will be the most magnificent estate on
the continent, surprising the Oldest aud
largest English estates in natural beauty
and with Its game preserves equaled by
few in any country Of the world"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-12-02

one CT those vicious little prairie rattle
snakes that are also called the ''horned
RATHER" and the "side- winder." On either
side of the head is a horny projection
above the eye.
In striking it swings its body sideways.
and does not strike out straight before it,
as other larger varieties of the crotalus
do, hence the term 'side-winder." It
is considered by some to be the most ag-
gressive OF the family to which it be-
longs, and is dangerous because of the
small size and dull color, which prevents
their being readily seen.
The one in question has six rattles
and is about sixteen inches in length.
One third of the lizard had been swal-
lowed when it resorted to the tricks Of
its species. The horned toads always
run to escape, but when caught close
their eyes and remain passive for a short
time before making a sudden break to
get away. This particular specimen al
lowed itself to be taken in by a snake
until it thought the matter had gone far
enough. Then it began to wriggle and
try to back out. 1t couldn't back out
because the fangs of the snake held it.
Then it began to work its head until
one of the horns tore a hole through the
snakes skin. In that position they were
found, the snake nearly dead and the
toad entirely 80. The Academy Of Sci
ences people consider it a rare and inter.
esting specimen. San Francisco Esam'
liner.
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YE Ap1Enr1srNa c1ERK.

Pussy Man (hurrying into newspaper
Objective lost my spectacles some
where, and I want to advertise for themf
but I can't see to write without them, you
know"
advertising Clerk Qikely to be busi-l
ness manager some dsy)-"1 will write
the ad. for you, sir. Any marks on
thema"
Pussy Man-"Yes, yes. Gold-rimmed,
l enses different focus, and letters s. al
c. on inside. Insert It three times.
Advertising Clerk-"Yes, slr. Five
dollars, please"
Pussy Man-"Here it isl
Advertising CIerk-"Thanks. II gives
me, sir, great pleasure, to inform YOU
sir, that Jonr spectacles are on top OF
your head"
Pussy Man-"Mystarsi So they are.I
Why didn't you say so beforep
Advertising Clerk-tBusiness before
pleasure, you know."-Nep York Wssklly.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-12-02
DEDICATING A GOD.
HEATHEN RITES IN A CHINESE
TEMPLE.
Strange and Wonderful Ceremonies
Attending the Coronation of
Guam Sing I'll Quen in
San francisco.

A new god has been dedicated in the
Chinese Temple on Waverly place, be-
tween Clay and Sacramento streets, says
a San Francisco correspondent of the st.
Louis Republic.
The Chinese Temple IS a fair specimen
of Oriental architecture. It has all the
signs of Chinese antiquity, including the
pagoda shape and everything pertaining
to the ideas of form, color and general
appearance peculiar to the far East. 1t
is the result of years of contributions
from the coolies, who, as vassals of the
six companies, have paid tribute toward
it. Its history is a stirring. and eventful
one. When its erection wa first pro-
posed, or, rather, when the building was
first commenced, there was a violent pro-
test from members of the orthodox
churches of this city and State, which
soon extended to all the religious COM
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-12-02
Pewter Figure From a Stick Of Wood
TO BE CONTINUED

The Enquirer San was shown yester-
day a curiosity in the shape of a we'll
defined profile of a female figure in pew
ter, measuring about p by 8 inches and
weighing four and ive-eighth ounces.
The figure, which is plain from the head
to about the knees, is formed in a sort
of canopy, and the manner in which it is
fashioned, as we'll as the source from
which it came, is exceedingly curious
and interesting. It was in this wise:
Mrs. NJ. B. Walker, living at Sixth
avenue, between Tenth and Eleventh
streets, had placed a medium-sized stick
OF oak wood on the fire in IN open fire.
place in her kitchen, and as soon as the
stick became thoroughly heated she OBJ
served what appeared to be molten lead
running from the middle of stick on to
the hearth. where it formed the singular
curiosity above described. AS soon as
the lead became cool and solidifed she
priced it from the bricks with a case
knife and was astonished beyond meas
ure to find it fashioned in the shape of q
female figure. 1t was carried to Pekor's
jewelry store yesterday morning, where
Mr.. Pekor, after investigation, pro-
nouIced the material pure pewter, How
the metal came ir the wood is something
that cannot be explained. The wood
was in on ordinary load and was the only
piece, 80 far, that has proved to be a
pewter mine, as it were.-Colum5us
(Ga.) EnQuve-Sun.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-12-02

muuities of the Pacific Coast, and finally
included a great many congregations in
all parts of the United States. 1t was
contended then, and is still contended in
o great many quarters, that the consti-
tutional right of religious liberty does
not include the right to practise pagan
ism, and that the erection of a heather
temple in an American city would be a
perversion of the spirit of our institu.
tons and an insult to Christianity.
There was no help for it, however.
The authorities could find neither war
rant nor excuse for interfering with the
work, which was accordingly allowed to
proceed, until the temple, complete and
perfect, stood as an ornament to that por.
ton of the city known as Chinatown. It
is not in a classic neighborhood, but is
situated just where its projectors wanted
it and in the place where it can do the
most good, supposing that it is capable of
doing any at all. The name of the deity
who was enthroned in the heather tenn
pie yesterday reads, when wrote in Eng
lish, "Quan Sing I'll Quen," which, if
not very musical, sounds better than it
looks when written in the original Chi
nese characters. Quan Sing tt Quen is
the guardian god of the Ming Yung 30.
ciety. he is supposed to represent the
strength and valor of war, and
to hold in the hollow of his hand the
destinies of nations. He is not a very
progressing god to look upon. The
prevailing impression that great quail
ties are never allied to great beauty
seems to have found it's fallest expression
IN the work of the Chinese god factories,
for it seems to be the aim of every
Chinaman who starts out to make a new
god to make one a little uglier and more
repnlsive than any other. If he can
succeed in that work he will please the
congregation aud make his reputation.
If, unluckily, he i~njects into the face of
his divinity the semblauce of a smile or
an indication of a healthy liver and a
clear conscience, he can commit hari.
kari.
The artist who constructed Guam Sing
ii Quen knew his business. BE has put
more bilionsness into the countenance Of
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-12-02
A Strange PetrIfactfon.,

Eight years ago the twelve.year-blds
SON of Samuel Romandorf, of ~1ndianapoS
Lis, was missing, and there was great
mystery about his disappearance, as IL
was impossible to say whether the lad
had followed a travelling circus or wass
drowned in a large pon1; In extent q
little less than a lake in the marsh lands
of Crawford County.
The family resided at the village OF
Eckerly when at home. The circus was
a treat of q season to. the genus .ssnal:
boy" Young Romandorf's father, how
ever, was a stern and cruel parent, and
refused to permit his son TO go to the
show. Consequently, when he failed to
report at home that night, 1t was said
that he had run of with the wandering
showmen.
The boys hat was found In the pond
next day, but as diligent dragging Of tho
water failed to bring up his body, the
running off with the circus theory was
adhered to, the superstition being that
to fool his father, he had thrown his hat
into the pond.
Since then the pond has become filed
with a rank growth of grass, and the
collection of debris along the shores, un-
til now it is but q dismal slough. The
scarcity of water this fall caused the,
owner to dredge it and reopen it for q
reservoir. While digging through the
deposit to establish flood gates, the
workmen came on q petrifed body,
which was remarkably, not to say proyl-
dentially well preserved.
Flakes Of soil, highly colored with q
deposit of sulphurous iron, like. the
famous iron boys in northern Indians,
dropped from the body, leaving p 9
corpse in almost its natural color. The
only change was a slightly jaundiceds
cast to the skin. The limbs were fairly
plump and we'll shaped, as if cast ina
mould Of copperish clay.
When the workmen removed the dirt
from the features they were startled az
their lifelike appearances. The long
time dead eyes were not snnken, Y
open and staring like two blue gems
The eyeballs had apparently been crys-
talized by the action Of the water. ltss
effect would have startled the sSoutest,
heart. ! The man lifted the body out and
called for Mr.. Romandorf, who came and
recognized it as that of his lost SON..
The only distortion about the BODY vs.
that of the arms, which are wrapped and
knotted together in a strange way, across
the breast. The news of the discovery
spread rapidly throughout the town, and
crowds, including women and children,
went out to see the strange sight. Dr.
Jacob Seifert, the Oldest physician In
the place, was the only man Of any SCI
eutifc knowledge in the neighbood and
he turned pale OF the sight OF the
strangely petriied form. A funeral was
held at the Lutheran Church ct which
the whole town attended. Business
houses were closed while the merchants
went to look in the church and peep at
the staring blue eyes cleaning out from
the cofin.-New York Telegram.