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The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-03-13

Mr.. G. P. Huntington is bitterly OPP
posed to the foreclosing Of the govern
ment's mortg..=, on the Pacific rail
roads, and the same gentleman is strong
ly in favor OF granting to these COM
panies all the time they ask for, to make
payment OF the money they owe the
United States. There is nothing strange
about this in view of the fact that Mr.
Huntington is the owner OF several mil
lions OF dollars made out OF the Pacific
railroad, Of which he is president, and
the prospective owner OF much more to
be made in the same way, if Uncle Sam
can only be persuaded to keep his hands
off. The strange thing is, that the
people, who have to either take up their
mortgages or give IN their property,
should allow this iavoritism toward
these railroads to go on year after year.
Exchange.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-03-13

The independent victory at Pierre was
a thorough and complete v%indication OF
the honor and integrity OF the members
OF the independent party. Every in
ducement possible has been held out to
them to break ranks. Old party ties
were urged. The claims Of long years
OF friendship, the temptations OF place
and power, and the influence OF the
mighty dollar were each and all urged
with all the skill and sopllistry that willy
politicians could use, and yet in the face
OF compulsory economy on the part OF
the legislatures, under the stress OF crop
failures, hard times and mortgage fore
closures, they stood by their constitu-
ents, and standing solid on their own
platform, they won the assistance OF
another party and secured as they were
justly entitled to a victory on their
challenge. Let it no longer be said that
there is no honor IN politics, or that Ill
men have a price.-Dakota Ruralist.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-03-13


The merchants and Farmers should
understand each other; the permanent
prosperity OF both depends on each.
We cannot do without farmers, nor
merchants. The final destiny OF ore is
the destiny OF the other. If farmers
prosper, merchants are bound to pros
per. Ii the merchants prosper many
years tile farmers must of necessity
prosper also. The truth IS, farmers and
merchants, as well as many other classes
are in the same boattogether. Farmers
are losing their farms, and more than
two thousand merchants went to the
wall last year. Better that all know
their relations to each other, and united
"pull for the shore."-Alliance Advocate
(TeXaS).
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-03-13
THE DEFEAT EXPLAINED.

H. S. Williams seems to charge the re-
verse OF the republican party in Brown
county to treachery OF Federal officials.
lido not know to whom he referred nor
do I write to attempt a defense OF the
party or parties so charged, but I be-
lieve Mr.. Williams has overlooked the
principal cause OF defeat. The people OF
the state of South Dakota placed upon
Our statue book a ~prohibitory law, and
we know the most OF our people are
law-abidding citizens. It will be remem-
bered that the republican party held the
Offices in Brown county and did not en-
force the law. It will be remembered
that when the enforcement committee
Of Aberdeen, Lodge No. 60, Independent
order of Good Templars had succeeded
in securing the appointment Of an as
sistant attorney general under the law,
because the prohibitory law was not
enforced, certain republican politicians
used their influence with the attorney
general, and the appointment was re-
voked pithout any other cause than
that these republicans objected, and
this was done before the law-abidding
citizens had q chance to attempt to en-
force the law. Anarchism and lawless-
ness were allowed the freedom OF our
city and the flag OF our nation was per-
mitted to be disgraced by waving over
the den of lawlessness OF the leading an
archist OF u city, unmolested by the
officers OF the party.
Republican ofice-seekers and Office
holders were publicly charged during the
campaign with up-holding this unlawful
business by p%atronizing such resorts,
notwithstanding some of them had
taken asacred oath to support the law
of our land.
Thus the will OF the people was tram
pied under foot, and by men who could
be expected to respect the great princi-
Pile of our nation. that the people shall
rule. But the voters Of Brown county
are not fools, they well know that this
performance by certain leaders was for
the purpose OF making the law unpopu-
lar. and an attempt to make the people
believe that the law did not prohibit;
they well knew that men who would up
hold the violators Of this law were not
ft.to be trusted with the administra-
zion neither Of this 0 any other law,
and when an opportunity was afforded
many OF them voted againstfthe dicta-
tion Of these traitors to ourgoyernment.
The charges made against Moody that
be favored re-snbmission had great
weiightt, ard were not generally refuted
By the republican speakers. To expect
bhatBrown county voters would favor
such d move before the law had been
lew years trial, was %unreasonar
The license system has had many
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-03-13

years and proved a miserable failure.
Prohibition is surely entitled to at least
u few years trial. Had the republican
leaders OF Brown county enforced the
law, OF " allowed others to do so.
and had the party placed in nomination
candidates known to favor and respect
the will of the people as expressed at the
former election, Brown county would
have gone republican.
The treachery OF the leaders OF the
party in this respect, I believe is the
cause OF this defeat.-Aberdeen Repub-
|lican.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-03-13

THAN EVER.

The alliance is today stronger, more
united and more determined inits Efforts
OF reform than ever before. 1t has with
stood the onslaught OF the politician,
the trickster and the trimmer, and
stands solidly united, leading the great
saw, which will ultimately restore the
government to the people and prosper
ity to the nation. Let no one falter in
the work. Let no one shirk his duty,
but bend every energy toward the ac-
complishment OF that end for which the
alliance was OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Demo
craft,
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-03-13
The Monaghan Was "Fly."

A Mongolian, who had evidently not
long been a sojourner among the
western barbarians, got into an alter
cation with a ticket seller at one of the
elevated railroad stations the otherdav,
says the New York Herald, He had
purchased a ticket. but was under the
impression that he had paid the agent
a dime, and therefore scents was still
due him. The agent was firmly con-
WINGED that the Chinaman had given
him only 5 cents, and therefore had no
right to demand any change.
The Chinamah's knowledge of Eng.
lish was exceedingly limited, but he
was endowed with all the persistency
that characterizes his race. He con
tinually used the phrase 'Cheese it,"
evidently in the faith that the words
were barbaric ''cuss words" of marvel
Gus potency.
Il tell you, john" said the agent,
soothlngly, '.you gave me only o
nickel; you've got your ticket and it's
"Cheese it! Give me 5 cents,n yelled
the Monaghan.
I'm treating you dead square. /
don't W you anything"
"Chease il! Give me 8 cents.n
you've got your Lieket; that's your
5 cents"
Cheese it! Give me 5 cents"
SO the colloquy went on. To every-
thing that the agent said the China
man made only the n reply with in
creasing vehemcncc:
"Chcese it! Give me 5 cents.n
Tie agent, at length perceiyinp that
it was useless to attempt to persuade
the Chinaman that he had not been
wronged, ceased paving any attention
to him. Then the Chinaman changed
his tactics. Retrcating into a corner
he quietly watched the passengers as
they bought their tickets.
An old man came forward and
planked down a dime. The ticket
agent thrust forward a nickel for
change. The old mar fumbled with
the ticket, trying to pick 1t up from
the smooth glass projection in front Of
the ticket sellers little window,
1T was the CAinaman's opportunity.
Like a cat after a mouse he darted for
ward and grabbed the nickel.
f'GOme here, you thieving heather.
and bring back that nickel" shouted
the enraged agent, while the. old man
was simply rendered SPECIFICS with
astopishment,
Cheese it" yelled the fleeing Chi.
naman as he rushed through the open
door; me got5 cents; you heap dam
He hoped on board a train and was
carried away, while the agent, after
giving the old man another nickel
Thus soliloquised:
Talk about being Hyl Thorn China-
men gan beat the devil. If they are
allowed to7corne here an honest white
mar won't have any show to make !
living I'm dead against importing
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-03-13

The vacancy on the state board OF
regents caused by the death OF DIR. Stan
ley, has been filed by the appointment
OF Rev. Peterson Of this city. See how
quick our republican brethren are to
follow the good example set by the indie
pendent party in the election OF a min
lister OF the gospel to the United States
senate. The UNION will surely most
heartily endorse this appointment OF
Governor Mollettea
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-03-13
If WE KNEW,

Could we but draw back the curtains
That surround each other lives,
See the naked heart and spirit,
Know what spur the action gives,
Often we should find it better
Purer than we judge we should;
We should love each other better,
If we only understood.
Could we Judge all deeds by motives,
See the good and bad within.
Often we should love the sinner
AL the while we loathe the sin;
Could we know the powers working
To DER throw integrity,
We should judge each others errors
With more p atient charity,
II we knew the cares and trials,
knew the efforts all in vain,
And the bitter disappointment
Understood the loss and gain
Would the grim, external roughness
Seem. l wonder, Just the same?
Should we help where now we hinder?
Should we pity where we blame?
All! we judge each other harshly,
Knowing not LIES hidden force;
Knowing not the fount Of action
Is less turbid at its source,
Seeing not amid the evils
All the golden grains Of good;
Oh! we'd love each other better
II we only understood.
-Women's Work
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-03-13
Exploded

Do our readers remember that fearful
klu-klux yarn which "AJS" got off? 1t
was founded on the say SO Of a mar
named Livingston, who passed as the
president OF the New York state alliance.
Well, it seems the fellow was imported
for the occasion. New York does not
yet possess so valuable an organization
as a state alliance though one will be
organized ti,sre soon. The next thing
we ,ea.n WI. ~ .bi = Ii vns., lie lear
full no,,se suspended III all uii,anca lou,c
roums is ,u,,sie uf ynI-a,i.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-03-13
NO LEAGUE SHOULD BE NEEDED.

The. following by Royal T. King which
appeared in a recent issue OF the Pierre
Capital, we publish for the benefit OF the
people OF Rapid City who so frequently
inquire why the league are oingnothing:
Why is it necessary for the "enforce-
ment league" or Temperance people" OF
this city to put up money in order to ell
orce the prOhibitory law? The law pro-
vldes Tor all necessary expenses. In the
case of murder, would our states attor-
ney, sheriff and other officers OF the law
sit quietly down and wait for private
citizens to advance their money before
they would proceed with the prosecrl-
ton? | believe not. and if not i'll the
enforcement OF this law, why should
they when it comes to the enforcement
OF the prohibitory law? The cry that
the league and temperance people have
not done anything, is merest bosil, and
is made Tor the purpose OF binding the
public to the fact chat the officers OF the
law are neglectins their sworn duty.
What right have the officials of this
city and county-whose duty it is t o see
that our laws are e~nfOrced-tO hold
their positions and draw their salaries
If they do not intend to perform their
1 duty? Do they expect to force law-abid-
! ing citizens to do their work for them,
while they sit as iigure-lleads for the
better protection Of the law-breakprs?
The league in the past has taken no
steps to force officials to do their duty
i'll the enforcement OF the ~prohibitory
law, because its members thought it
only right that the proper officials
should be given Il fair chance to show
what they would do in the matter. But
| ,-l,n,, ~ ,,,p fa,,,l tlnt {la ,rt;.l-,,t.
were becoming and more bold in
their defiance Of the law, then the league
hired Mr.. Haber to obtain evidence
against violators OF the p%rohibitory
law; this he did, and did his work well,
and the evidence was turned over to the
states attorney-with what result is
well known. There is not the slightest
ground, SO far as | know, for the charge
that Mr.. Haber proved false to the
league; as well might the charge be laid
at the door OF the states attorney, for
it was not until after the papers, con-
tanning the charges against the saloon
men, were put into his hands, that there
was any Indication that the law-break-
ers had been given q "tip."
1T Is a a commentary Oh the cOndi-
ton OF the affairs in our community,
| when city and county officials lay back
in their traces like balky mules, neglect
ing to do their sworn duty until forced
that purpose.
Hope to live to see the day when
officials will do their duty without the
aid Of a sharp stick in the rear.
1t is the first duty OF every citizen to
be law abiding; if the laws are not good
the quickest way to get them repealed is
to enforce them.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-03-13

Blackstone says: LAW is the en-
bodiment Of the moral sentimeet OF the
people," but S avs nothing OF the moral
sentiment of those people whose bust
ness 1T is to enforce law who make no
effort to do SO. When one looks at the
amount OF wickedness existing i'll Our
city today, he is attempted to doubt the
possession OF any moral sentiments by
our citizens. Gambling dens, houses OF
prostitution, and saloons; it is appal-
ing to consider the number OF these
places OF crime supported by our small
city. They are fiery furnaces which burn
despair into the souls OF many helpless
ones in our midst. We are thankful
there is q justice not laid down in the
statue books OF man. There is q logic
not found III law. 1t is heaven born.
Men can neither avert it nor oppose it.
1t is overwhelming. InfallIblc and in
scrutahlc justice may be returned and
damned by the evil deeds Of men for
days and months and years. but the
tears and prayers OF suffering woman
kind will wc;lr away Il tiny breach and
presently the Hood OF righteous wrath
will break through the barrier and carry
all before it. Some men call it retribu-
ton; Others, who Judge all things by a
human standard say it is lawlessncss.
1t is Gods way OF answering prayer.
Let the carpers and the critics stand
out from under their bushel and see the
working Of an omnipotent God III the
light OF the noon-tidc OF the nineteenth
century,"
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-03-13
". C. r. u. COLUMN.
LET your wAR-oRY az coIp wArER.

LET YOUR wAR-cRl BE COLD WATER.
Letsyour war-cry be cold water
Every bright-eyed son and daughter.
Set your face against the slaughter
OF the iieid called alcohol
'Gainst the monster keep on praying,
And The whole truth keep on saying,
Thcs you may assist in staying
Many a good man's fall.
For the sake of thousands dying,
For the sake OF thousands signing,
Let us crush the God-defying
Men, who make q trade of rum;
Let us piSy and plead and reason
Always i'll III out OF season;
Let inaction be called treason
Till the victory come.
Francis s. Smith.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-03-13

NOTICE OF CoNTEsT-U. S. Land Office,
IN Rapid City, South Dakota, january 90,
lS91.;-Complaint having been entered at this
Harris for abandoning his homestead entry No.
dated July "a, 1890, upon the sell sec
ton 20, township ! north, range Z east, b .H.
M, in Pennington county, South Dakota, with
said parties are hereby summoned to appear at
the y: S. Land Office 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, 1891-03-13

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR LET
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, a petition,
praying for letters OF administration OF the
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
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. H. NALLETTE, County Judge.
- Clerk.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-03-13
FRIDAY, MARCH ID, 1891.

The Fifty-frst congress adjourned on
the 4th. The usual resolution thanking
the. speaker was passed by a strict
party vote. The democrats have no
thanks for Reed, The speaker signilied
his willingness to wait for. history to
vindicate him.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-03-13

New Bedford, Mass, is to have a mill
for weaving fancy cashmeres. A
trcnchman proposes to set up eight
looms for the purpose, and TO operate
them bv electric mower.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-03-13

For Bakers wire and hardware, call
on w. w. Cliff.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-03-13

We are not paying Sl,10 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 In Rapid City.
f. r. MoRELY & Co.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-03-13

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, 1891-03-13
NOTICE TO CREDITORs-In the matter OF
the estate of Hannah Jane Linten, de-

I'M ~ TT UffC vi
IN the estate of Hannah Jane Linten, de-
ceased:
All persons having claims against said Han
nah Jane Linton, deceased, are required to ex-
the undersigned administrator OF said estate,
at his residence in the county of Pennington,
state OF South Dakota, or at the office OF coun.
four months have been limited as the time for
creditors to present claims against said estate.
Dated the End day of February, A. D., 1891.
JERRY COCHRAN;
Administrator OF the estate OF Hannah Jane
Linton, deceased. 10
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-03-13

Go to Trowbridge's jewelry store for
watches, jewelry, clocks, etc, Eastern
prices. Repairing OF watches, clocks and
iewelry promptly done.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-03-13

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, 1891-03-13

Full line OF art materials ,easels, etc. j:
at Charles Fallon's, Main street.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-03-13
LEG1L NOTICES.
Assessment Notice.
OWE RAPID DITCH CoMpANy
Location OF principle place of business,

LOCuutVH " PI1ilcIpIe EIHVe UI UusI1esS,
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-fve cents per share was LEVIED upon the
tenth day OF February, A. D., 1851, 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
assessment, together with costs OF advertising
and expenses OF sale. l. S. CRAMER, Secretary,
Office at Rapid City, South Dakota
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-03-13

INOR SALE-Three three-quarter Percheron
l., stations, dark gray. Two coming two and
one coming three. Latter will weigh 1,4OO. BY
calling at ranch parties can see both Jams and
sire. J, w. BURTON.
+. o., GraSlul, s. ID. 10 Elk Creek.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-03-13

TOR SALE OR EXCHANGE 1.-TWO lots with
~ house, barn and well, located in Rapid City,
For sale cheap and on easy terms. Will take
stock in part payment. Inquire at this office.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-03-13

Come and see our window display
every week. RED FRONT,
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-03-13

LNOR SALlG-A good work team and several
L, three-yearrold colts. quarter Perchcron, for
sale. STEPHEN PEABODY,
Spring Creek. 10
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ENOR RENT OR SALE-The ranch OF sub
u scriber. located on Elk creek, seven miles
east of Piedmont and ten miles east of Rapid
City. $50 acres, all under fence, 100 acres in
CULTIVATION, good water and buildings, good
hay land surrounding. Will rent for one or
three years. Either cash rent or on shares.
10 W. c., BURTON. Grashall, S. D..
LNSTAY-Came to the residence OF the sub
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.
ANTHONY THOMA.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-03-13
FOOLISH

Most men concede that it looks fool
ish to,see a boy dragging a heavy sled
up hill for the t~ieeting pleasure OF riding
down again; but it appears to me the
boy is a sage by the side OF the young
man who works all the week and drinks
up all his wages Saturday night.-Paclic
Express.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-03-13

Are you in want Of ring, rin, chain.
charm, gold or silver watch, gold thlm-
bles or spectacles, gold pencils or tooth
picks, gold pens, silverware or clocks for
Christmas? T%rowbridge, jeweler, has a
large assortment to select from. Low
prices.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-03-13

Cur cashier has no time to eat.
RED FRONT.