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The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-02-19
QUERIES.

Editor BLACK HILLS UN1oN:-We have
read the article on single tax by Levi
MCGEE and see that he invites any per-
son to PROFOUND questions upon the
subject, we present the following:
/. Does history furnish any prece-
dent OF the application Of single tax the
DRY; if so, what a the result?
2. Do you think that the ownership
Of land IN common (Which is the ideal OF
the single tax theory offers individuals
better inducements to place valuable
improvements on lands belonging to
the Sioux reservation, and that the
ownership OF land in severality would
retard the advancement OF civilization?
8. Would it be right and con-
sistent for a government that owns
and sells land to individuals and
for more than a hundred years has
encouraged it's own people and immi-
grants from other countrys to possess
land and homes OF their own; to destroy
the hard earnings OF the people invested
in land by one act OF legislation?
4. Would not the single tax cause q
monopoly OF land by capitalists who
now have mortgages on realestate and
would be compelled to foreclose, because
the owner would be unable to meet the
additional obligations imposed by said
tax?
5. Would not the owners OF large
tracts OF land avoid the tax by increas-
ing the rent, the amount OF the addition
al tax?
6. Why do you wish to compel a per-
son who now is q farmer to be always a,
farmer and confiscate the greater part
OF his property if he wishes to change
| his vocation?
7. Would not the single tax work a
great injury upon the heirs Of de-
ceased farmer, who owned land prior to
the enactment Of single tax laws, where
most OF the heirs are daughters and
could not conduct the farm, but wish to
dispose OF the PROPERTY for cash?
s. Why will it be cheaper for land
owners under the single tax to pay all OF
the revenues OF the country, while now
they pay only part?
8. Will levying all taxes on land ell.
| able the farmers OF the United States to
recover that fifty per cent OF their prop.
erty lost in their Improbable business
in the last twenty-five years?
10. In the settled portions OF eastern
states, what proportion OF a farmers
property is realestatc and what person
al property?
Ii. What would be the rate per cent
OF tax in Pennington county, if we were
now paying taxes under the single ta>
theory?
u. Ifyou enact single tax laws anc
destroy one-half OF the value of real
estate would it not be equable to enlarge
the scope OF that proposed law and con
fscate one-half of all property and hay,
a general division among the people, a!
y history informs us was produced b.,
some nations? COWBOY.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-02-19

''There is an insurmountable barrier
to u marriage, Mr.. Artery she cold
ly replied to his protfer of an alleged
heretofore untouched heart. s'What
is itP My love shall sweep every bar
rier away" he declared on the impulse
OF the moment and both knees, ut is
simply this. l happened to know of
at least six girls who have promised to
be sisters to you, aud I cannot consent
to be criticised by such a large family
of sisters-in-law." The suit was adj
journed sine die.-Elnaira Gazette.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-02-19

Reports from the valleys OF losses in
cattle are beginning to come in, We learn
that Fred Geiger lost one horse and.
three bead Of cattle. J. S. Warren lost
20 head OF cattle, and Poznansky lost
some seventeen head. Cattle sought
shelter in the draws, to be in a short
time drifted under and s%mothered. Sta
bles that were considered tight were
drifted nearly full: Settlers along the
foothills report no losses, there was
not 50 much snow and the range is more
protected.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-02-19

The proprietors OF the Cosmopolitan
ask us to send them a list OF the heads
OF families who take The UNION that
they may send them sample copies OF
their magazine. This is ore OF a job
than we care to undertake, but we adj
wise our readers to take advantage OF
the offer. 1t will cost you but a cent.
Drop q card to Cosmopolitan Maya
zine" New York City, and ask for sample
COPY. Mention The UNION.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-02-19
Noiseless Ammunition.

France, Austria, and Germany have
adopted %smokeless gunpowderfo for their
armies, and are conducting cxperi-
ments to get an explosive also as near
ly noiseless as possible. A fair de-
gree of success has been reached, and
experts have no doubtthat by the time
the next European war begins the
smoke and noise of battle will have
been done away with. It is alleged
that the French will suffer by this, as
the men of that nation are least able.
to withstand the terrorIzing effects of
being moved down by silent missiles
from unseen enemies,
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-02-19
Seeds! Seeds!

The Kiote Seed farm is headquarters
for the northwest Tor the choicest vari-
cites OF garden, flower, field and tree
seeds, forest trees, etc. Special prices
to alliances buying seeds in quantity.
Write at once for free catalogue. Millet
seed by the busL ell or car load.
Aseven drawer $50 White sewing ma.
chine to be given to the one who grows
the largest Prize Taker onion in 1891.
Address, kiote Seed Farm,
J. A. LUCAS, Watertown, S. D.
Proprietor.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-02-19
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1891.

Do youremember Moody's dog story
Something about a dog trying to jump a
well in two jumps, you know. An indie
pendent dog, don't you know? Well! he
made ], and the other dog, the old re-
publican bull dog, he is in the well-don't
aynn sae2
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-02-19
Cause for Gratitude.

"Ehank hebben," said an old colored
woman, dat my chiiiun am all brack
an not yaller like what some cullud
folks is"
''Wly, aunty?"
"Kase dey don't show dirt. "-EpocA.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-02-19

Bishop Hare denies the report that he
has permanently resigned the charge OF
the Episcopal diocese OF South Dakota.
He will take a six months leave OF alb
sence from his duties here and for that
length OF time will assume charge OF the
Japan missions.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-02-19
WIT AND HUMOR.

The new Robert Elsmere collar il
probably a turn-over.--LoWeW Courier.
Lots of people are inconsistent
enough to expect e mule to have horse
sense.-Detr0U Free Press.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-02-19

NOTICE OF CoNTEsr-U. S. Land Office,
IN Rapid City, South Dakota, January PC,
1Sol.-Complaint having been entered at this
office by Charles E., Kelsey against Daniel W.
3O3O, dated July 2I, 1890, upon the sell sec
ton 20, township 1 north, range 7 east, B. II.
NJ, in Pennington county, South Dakota, with
said parties are hereby summoned to appear at
the US. Land OEice in Rapid City, S. D., on
the 9TH day OF March, 1891, at ten O'Clock a.
m, to respond and furnish testimony concern
ing said alleged abandonment. j. p: LUsE,
Register.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-02-19

Baltimore has 1000 boats and 10, 900
men engaged in oyster dredging, who
take annually from Chesapeake Bay
100000 bushels of the ~succulent
hiYalYe.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-02-19
". G. Z. .. COLUM-N.
LITTLE NAMES PRAYER.
[The incident on which this poem is base
OIL actual Toccurrence.]

taSaI&yEENNhEsH-N .-N-. -.
[The incident on which this poem is based
an actual occurrence
.sTell me q story. dear papa,'''sa little prattler
II want, 50 much, to hear just one before I go
And mamma'd like to hear one too, she'd listen
with delight
For that wOuld keep you home. She cries when
you go out at night"
But he kissed the little prattler and pretended
not to hear,
And then he kissed his sad, young wife who sat
in silence near,
n then he took his hat to go from babe and
loving pouse,
AS was his want, night after night, to Join in
wild carOrse,
Once in the street he hurried on, of nothing
taking note,
Till he remembered, suddenly, thai he had
changed his coat,
Leaving his pocket-book behind. 'This will not
do" quoth he,
No man who is without a cent can well keep up
a Spree"
So he turned upon his heel at once, aud home
ward hastened he,
Arriving there he turned the latch and entered
silently.
Then like a thief he stole upstairs, his wallet to
When suddenly he met a sight which fired heart
aud brain.
There in the frelight's soft glow he saw his
Mamie sweet #
Kneeling, with dimpled hands appraised, at her
sad mothers feet.
And he heard her angel voice lisp forth the simple
evening prayer
That he had uttered, when a child, beside his
mothers chair:
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-02-19

We are not paying S1.1O for second
hand stocks OF goods and advertising
them for fifty cents on the dollar, but
can sell you shoes cheaper than any
other house III Rapid City.
T. E. MoRELY & Co.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-02-19

Go to Trowbridge's iewelry store for
watches, jewelry, clocks, etc. Eastern
prices. Repairing OF watches, clocks and
jewelry promptly done.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-02-19

FOL Bakers wire and hardware, call
on w. W. Cliff.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-02-19

EN0R sALE-The following property on
y French creek fifteen miles from Custer city,
ana seven miles from Fairburn, CONSISTING Of
100 acres placer fall plow land), thirty acers
under wire fence, fifteen acres in good cultiva-
ton, house, barn, cellar, out buildings etc.
Well OF pure soft water. This is the best stock
or general purpose ranch IN the foot hills.
Unlimited range, abundance Of feed, good water,
adjoining timber, etc. Also span of work horses
wagon and harness. -Four good mich
COWS, five heifers, eighteen tons of hay, farming
implements, household furniture, etc. Will sell
all or part to suit purchaser. Price in proper
ton to the times. LEWIS HARE,
Fairburn. Custer County, South Dakota.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-02-19

Are you in want Of a ring, pin, chain.
charm, gold or silver watch, gold thlm-
bles or spectacles, gold pencils or tooth
picks, gold pens, silverware or clocks for
Christmas? Trowbrldge, leweler, has a
prices.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-02-19
Our cashier has no time to eat.
RED FRONT.

TRIAL NUMBERS,
With great premium offers, on receipt Of TEN
CENTS and addresses of e
Only fifty cents "a year. Best
monthly in the world, for the price. Address
WOMAN'S WORK, ATHENS, GEORGIA.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-02-19

Legal blanks at The UNION office. Lo'
cation certificates, mortgages, etc.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-02-19

See Schleuning & Young as to prices on
fresh and sailed meats.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-02-19

Full line Of art materials, easels, etc.,
at Charles Fallon's, Main street.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-02-19
OUR NEIGHBOR.

The Republican OF a recent issue con-
tanned the large display ad Of Montgom-
cry Ward & Co., Of Chicago. This was
run but one or two issues when it was
pulled out and the following humble
apology appeared:
Through an oversight a large display
advertisement of Montgomery, Ward &
Co.'S mail order business appeared in
Mondays Republican. A cut was sent,
together with a liberal proposition for
the space occupied, but the same was
not accepted, and will not be, as the Re-
publican has no space for this class OF
advertising; not, at least, until the with
chants makes such a step necessary.
Fearing this was not enough Wednes-
days paper contained the following:
Eastern dry goods, notion, grocery
and other mail order houses are flood
ing this region with their price lists and
catalogues" remarked a Rapid City
merchant this morning. 'fThe ranchers,
notwithstanding they look to this city
for a market for their produce; will in
dulge in the commercial vice OF ordering
from the outside. I know OF a number
of instances where people have been
sadly bitten either by large express
charges or the inferior quality OF goods.
If the people will take pains to compare
prices with the quality OF goods received
with those in stock here or readily or
dered, I'm sure they will conclude there
is nothing for them IN the mail order
business
Iii IS evident that the Republican con
siders that it made a bad break in in
sorting the adj Of Montgomery, Ward &
Go. That is its own affair. But the in
situation OF a Rapid City merchant that
ranchers are the class who send off for
goods we must recent. Tt is your mon
eyed men Of the city who furnish their
houses and order their clothing and gro
ceries from Chicago. The rancher. nine
times out OF ten, buys at home.
1t seems that the old board OF COM
missioners in Meade county, instead OF
increasing the state tax alone, as was
done by the state board OF equalization,
made the raise on the basis adopted by
the state board, on both state and
county tax. Business men refused to
pay the raise and the commissioners
are IN a quandary. Pennington county
only applied the raise to the state tax
as was intended. The kick in this coun-
III. is coming from the officials and other
holders Of Warrants, over the new
law aHixing the penalty at twelve per
pent. Treasurer Carr states that as g;
S4i
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-02-19

What right has anyone in South Da-
kota to license the sale of Intoxicating
drinks? Is not such a deed a sin? Aye,
a deadly one, that ruins life and fame,
body and soul. There will be a curse
%ciinging about all the improvements in
our beautiful cities, which are paid for
with this blood money. Life is critical.
Any act may be your last. How dare
you meet your God with this sin upon
your soul? Will the few paltry dollars
OF license money you receive pay for the
ruin OF your sons. and daughter? Ii
they are saved it will be through the
mercy Of God whom you rcvile, scoff at
and DEFY. God has said, mo drunkard
shall enter the kingdom OF heaven,"and
We license men to make drunkards,
Licensed to do thy neighbor harm,
Licensed to hate and strife;
Licensed to nerve the robbers arm,
Licensed to whet the murderer's knife;
Licensed where pc ace and quiet dwell,
To bring disease and want and woe;
Licensed to make this world a hell,
And fit men for a world below"
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-02-19

Do you take the BLACK HILLS UNION?
Ii not, you should. It only costs $3.50
per year in advance.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-02-19

w subscriber has 800 acres OF good pasture
nnder fence. Well watered. Plenty of shed
room and a quantity OF good hay. Horses re.
ceived in this city and returned. Terms 81 per
month. Leave word atthe UNION Office.
JOSEPH WATTERSON.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-02-19

TSTRAY-From the ranch of the subscriber
il on the divide between Spring and Battle
creeks, a sorrel mare, blind, not branded, weight
700 pounds. Finder will be suitably re-
Warded by returning to ranch or delivering to
subscriber in Rapid City. FRED BARNES,
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-02-19
Nov I lay me down to sleep,

.. IL SAiSuiuN VIC DSloIC4 WShCs
. Ipray thee, Lord, my soul to take!'
Nov say, God bless papa the sad-faced
mother said.
God bless papa!'' the child replied, as dropped
her sunny head,
"And send him sober home" the mother whis-
pered in her hear,
Though this remark the eager listening father
did not hear.
But Mamie heard it plainly, SO raising her fair
head,
'And send him home sober, dear Lord she in
aloud voice said.
The listener could hear no more. He gave q
sudden start,
And rushing in he caught the little angel to his
heart.
"Why, here is papa now, mammal she cried
in childish glee,
II really believe he has come back to stay with
you and me!'
And then she archly added, in a startled under.
tone:
II b'lieye God answers just as quick as any
telephone" FRANCIS C.. Smith.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-02-19

Drop / and see Leeds 4 Co., they are
always glad to have you call and inspect
their goods,
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-02-19

ElSTAi-Came to the residence of the sub
~ scriber on the Pitts Wells place, two miles
west OF town, one two-year-old white heller,
ear mark but no brand. One yearling steer,
mostly red, dim brand on left side. Owner will
please call and pay charges.
ANTInNy rNII1AIA
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-02-19
LEGAL NOTICES.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS GOLTuRE-U. 8. Land
IN Office, Rapid City, S. D., January 10,
Is9l.,Complaint having been entered at this.
Office by Joseph Waterson against William =.
Wilson for failure to comply with law as to
timber culture entry No. 1854, dated April 49,
1886, upon the nwA section - tip y, range z 2.
NJ, IN Pennington county, South Dakota,
with O view to the cancellation of said entry;
contestant alleging that said William Z. Wilson
tailed to break or cause to.be broken five acres
on said tract the second year, ending April 13,
1888, and further failed to plant or cause to be
painted five acres of trees, tree seeds or cuttings
On said TRACT the third year ending April 1s,
planted on SAID tract five acres of trees, tree
seeds and cuttings the fourth year, ending April
ID, ls9 as required by law and that such fail
ure still continues the said parties are hereby
summoned to appear at this office on the
tWeenty-eishth day Of February, 1891, at ten
concernings said alleged failure.
s J.P, LusE, Register.
NOTICE-TIMBER CULTURE-U. S. Land
in Office, Rapid City, S. L. january IA, 1891
by Adolph Kalkbrenner against Ole Thompson,
his heirs and legal representatives for failure to
1890, dated December %, 1885, upon the seq,
section 20, township 2 north. range 12 f., b
IL. Mi Pennington county, South Dakota,
with u view to the cancellation Of said entry;
failed to break or cause to be broken five acres
on said tract the first year after entry, ending
December %, 1886, and further failed to break
or cause to be broken five acres on said tract
the second year, ending December rs, 1887.
That during the fall Of 1887, as atiant is
informed, the said Ole Thompson died.
That since the death OF the said claimant,
neither his legal heirs or representatives have
attempted to comply with the law in any
manner and have neither broken or cult.
waited the land and have not planted trees,
tree seeds or cuttings on said tract as required
by law and have not put any Kind of improve
ments on the said tract since the death Of the
said Ole Thompson and such failure still con.
%tinues, the said parties are hereby summoned
to appear at this Office OIL the twenty-eightl
day Of February, 1891, at ten o'clock a. M, tC
respond and furnish testimony concerning said
alleged failure. J. P. LUsE, Register.
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Notice.,

All persons indebted to me are hereby
notified to call and settle their accounts
at once and save costs.
E. T. ROBERTS.
Rapid City, November 3, 1890.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-02-19
YEAR

"a YEAR / undertake to briefly
XAlU IS: :;::s S ; Az e "a: ;: Fl ;; Sc: S $ i;;;s : 4: $$;:
W W ~ how to earn Three Thousand Dollar a
Yearin thciro own localities, wherever they live.I will also furnish
the situation or mployment,a at which you can earn that amount.
No money dS.,I me ~ unles. successful as above. Easily and quickly
have already taught and provided with employment a large
number, who are making over $4,000 a yenr each. It's lev
and SOLkD Full particulars FIR r. Address et once.
=. {. ALLEN. lSOx A2O, Augusta, Maine.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORs-In the matter of
the estate Of Hannah lane Linten, de-

tie eSt"te OF Truthful JaIle LiHteH, Ut
ceased:
All persons having claims against said Han
nah J ane Linton, deceased, are required to ex-
hibit the same, with the necessary vouchers, to
the undersigned administrator of said estate,
at his residence in the county OF Pennington,
state OF Eouth Dakota, or at the Office OF coun.
ty judge, Rapid City, South Dakota, and that
four months have been limited as the time for
Dated the End day of February, A. D., 1896.
JERRY COCHRAN,
Administrator of the estate of Hannah Jane
Linton, deceased. 10
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Assessment Notice..
LOWER RAPID DITCH COMPANY.
Lncatinn OF nrinclnla nlace of h11sinas

w RAPID DITCH COMPANY
Location OF principle place of business,
Rapid City, South Dakota.
Notice is hereby given that at a meeting ofthe
directors, held on the twenty-seventh day OF
December, A. D., 1890, and assessment of sew
enty-five cents per share was LEVIED upon the
capital stock Of the corporation, payable on the
tenth day of February, A. D., 1891. to William
Hecht, treasurer, at his office in Rapid City.
Any stock upon which this assessment shall re-
main unpaid on the tenth day of February. A,
d., 1891, will be delinquent and advertised for
sale at public auction, and, unless payment is
made before, will be sold on the fourteenth day
of March, A. D., 1891, to pay the delinquent
assessment, together with costs of advertising
and expenses of sale. l. S. CRAMER, Secretary,
Office at Rapid City, South Dakota.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR LET
In TIERS OF UNCONSTITUTIONAL the
county OF Pennington, state of South Dakota.
In the matter Of the estate OF Michael P.
Ward, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that Mary D. Ward
has flied with the clerk of this court, q petition,
praying for letters of administration OF the
estate OF Michael P. Ward, deceased, and that
Saturday, the 21st day of March, 1891, at ten
O'Clock a. m, Of said day, being a day of a reg
ular term of this court, to-wit: of the March
term, 1891, at the court house in the city OF
Rapid City, in the county of Pennington, state
aforesaid, has been set for hearing said petition
with and where any person interested may ap-
pear and show cause why said petition should
not be granted. LEVI MCGEE,
j. II. VALLErTE, County Judge.
Clerk.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-02-19

ENOR SALE-Three three-quarter Percheron
l., stations, dark gray. Two coming two and
one coming three. Latter will weigh l,4OO. BY
calling at ranch parties cun see both dams and
sire. +. W. BuRTON.
r. o., GraShull, S. D. 10 Elk Creek.