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The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-03-11
THE cHLoRlNArIoN WORKS.

Mr.. r. II. ThorBnrn, the Superintendent,
Speaks Of the Prospects for ! smelter.
In his rounds this morning the UNION
news gatherer was given to understand that
the engagement Of the %chlorination works
had positively decided to build a smelter and
had commenced operations in the way of ex-
cavating a foundation. From the same source
came the equally startling statement that a
gas plant had also been decided upon in con-
~nection with the works. !
The reporter at once repaired to the works,
sought out Mr.. Thorburn, stated his mission
and asked for a refutation or confirmation OF
the rumor. Taking the scribe to the top Of
the terrace into which the colonization works
are built, Mr.. Thorbun said, pointing to
that portion west Of the buildings; "Here is
the location we have decided upon and you
may say that as soon as it has been demon
strated that there is sufficient lead ore in the
Hills to warrant the erection Of a smelter,
our company will at once build one. That is
our intention and it may be this summer
Rapid City is the most convenient point in
the Hills for such an enterprise. This is
generally admitted and my company can
operate one at less expense, because Of having
the power and crushing mill right here, than
an independent smelter can be conducted on"
Mr.. Thorburn then stated his belief in the
likelihood of lead ores being found in suffi-
cient quantities to warrant a smelter, mention
ing Silver City, Spokane, Jenny's gulch and
several other points as likely to contribute
largely towards supporting one. The COM
pletion Of tine D. & w. would go far towards
settling the question of a smelter, he SAID.
Referring to a gas plant, Mr.. Thorbun
stated that the company intended erecting a
small one to supply the works with fuel, but
not for light purposes. He intimated that the
Fremont company had notified them that the
spur would be completed tomorrow, that he
expected to have ore here from the Welcome
mine inside Of two weeks, that the works
would employ fifty men and that they would
start up next month SOM time.
The question Of our water supply was
opened by the reporter when Mr.. Thorburn
stated that he hoped the city council would
act in the direction of putting in the new con-
duit pipe, forthwith.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-03-11
H. E. Balley's Bond Case.

Something over a year ago Henry E.
Bailey, as agentfor the holders OF some
OF Lawrence county ten per cent bonds,
brought mandamus proceedings against
the county treasurer to compel him to
take the county general fund and apply
it to the payment OF the interest on
those bonds: The county resisted the
action On the grounds that the county
general fund was raised for the current
expenses OF the county and could not be
used for any other purpose-that the
interest on those bonds must be paid
from the special tax levied for that pur-
pose. Judge Thomas however held with
the bond holders and issued the man
damus asked for. The county appealed,
and Attorney Rice received a dispatch
TODAY that the case has been reversed
by the Supreme court, that court hold
ing that to take the county general fund
for such ii purpose would be to paralize
the functions OF the county and stop Its
machinery, especially as the county is
estopped by the limit clause in the con
stitutlon from ineMring any further
Observation-Disclosures Independent.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-03-11
Mr.. coad Doing Mission Work.

The following was clipped from the
Chicago Inter-Ocean. MI. Coad always
delights in doing mission work for the
coming great railroad centre:
There need be no fear that the tin
mines OF South Dakota will fail to sup
ply block tin for American manufacture
ers. The mines are owned by an English
company, which has already invested
$5,OOO,OOO. No shares Of stock are for
sale, which shows that the owners think
they have a good thing. The reduction
works will be in operation shortly and
pig tin will be shipped out in great guam
Titles. A movement is now on foot to
erect works in the neighborhood OF this
city for the manufacture Of raw tin INTO
merchantable form. Chicago is the cen
ter for the northwest, and Il site in this
city would be preferred for a manufac-
turing plant, rather than one farther to
the east.
Our road isnow within tflrty-fyemlles
of the Wyoming line, and we are rapidly
building west. We shall also construct a
number OF spurs. One branch will ex-
tend twenty-five miles south from Silver
City to the copper mines of the Black
Hills, roads will be constructed out OF
AsthPiN Ivy KIN ohS opul. ~ O"VaiCy
miles will be constructed to the deposits
of IRON ore. There is u mountain there
which yields 65 per cent OF metallic iron,
and Chicago capitalists are now talking
OF putting UP a plant there. Although
the country is a mountainous one, the
heaviest grade on our road will be but 2
per cent.
There is a mistaken idea IN regard to
the Black Hills. Many believe the ore
there is all low grade. This is incorrect.
There is any amount OF high ore now ~.
ing in inaccessible places which, with
means OF communication, will be worked
to great profit. The ores in the Black
Hills arc as rich as those IN Colorado,
and there is no reason why Rapid City
should not become II second Denver. Ii
IS growing rapidly, has horse ears and
motor lines and all the improvements OF
a lourishing city.
Two years ago it vas almost impos-
sible to secure capital for the develop
nlent OF this region; o there is a GRAFT
amount Of New York and Chicago capital
going into the Black Hills.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-03-11
The Midland Pacific,

The Pierre Capital publishes some Hot
Springs correspondence in reference to the
proposed route of the Midland Pacific, which
it is said will be built this season. 1t reads:
''The direction of this new line easily indi-
Gated itself to George N. Nix president Of the
Midland Pacific railroad. By examining the
map he found that between the Union and
Northern Pacific railroads there was a great
rich country lying undeveloped for lack Of
railroad facilities. Starting at Sioux Falls,
the terminus of the Central. he made his way
to the new capital Of the State, Pierre, To-
Gated on the Missouri river, and through a
country that would appreciate and support a
new line. West from the Missouri river to
the Black Hills he went through the great
ago thrown open to settlement, and here he
found probably the largest field for railway
enterprise now open in the United States
with the rich and productive Black Hills at
the end. Striking west from Minnesota in the
| Hills, he traversed the new state of Wyoming,
a state of most wonderful resources just COM
ing to light. At length the coast was made
and Mr.. Nix had demonstrated to his salts,
faction that a profitable investment would be
a t~rans-continental route, takng about the
track over which he had gone. Moneyet
men were interested. Senator P%ettigrew, o
Sioux Falls, and Senator Shoup, of Idaho
were taken into the scheme. Mr.. Nix thel
began and completed a permanent survey c
the route as far as Minnesota, which is read
for grading as soon as the money to build tn
road is Forthcoming.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-03-11
News From Spokane.

From Sylvester Judd, the original owner
of the noted Spokane mine, who is stopping at
the International, it is learned that Mike
King is sinking on the Buena Vista which
lies close to the Spokane and that he has hf-
teen hundred dollars set apart for that pur-
pose, Mr.. Judd says they are now down fifty
five feet and that the ore keeps increasing in
value right along, an assay having been made
lately yielding thirty-fve ounces.
Mr.. Boiler is also down ~ffty-fve feet on
his mine, close by, an assay from which lately
went $12 in silver and 5000 in gold.
Although not interested in the Spokane,
Mr.. Judd has several good prospects IN that
camp, besides owning a ranch.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-03-11

The ball to be given the evening of St.
Patrick's day will be a grand affair, if elabo-
rate preparations are any criterion. But the
Tslreman's balls have always been grand af-
fairs and this one will surely eclipse all
others.
The following committees have been APP
pointed:
On Finance. d. Fall, Carl Forsha and
William Camp.
On Music-Hugh Lyle. Henry Blerbaum
and Carl Forsha.
Reception Committee. Violin, Joe
Phillips and Carl Forsha.
Floor Managers-Wm. Mack, l.. d. Fall,
William Camp and d. M. Lyle.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-03-11
Supreme Court Decisioos.

The following are among the decisions
rendered recently by the supreme court as
published by the Sioux City Journal: BLACK
Hills Flume and Mining company, respond
ert, VS.. the G. 1. Wyoming railroad com
pany; motion of respondent tc dismiss appeal
granted ard appeal dismissed without preju-
dice; opinion by Corson.
Geo. II. Holden, respondent, VS.. Haserodt
Pitcher, auditor Custer county; motion re-
argued and former decision of court adhered
to and appeal dismissed; opinion by Kellam.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-03-11
ALLIANCE DIRECTORY

BATTLE RIVER.
Battle River Farmers Alliance meets
IN Hermosa on the first and third Sat.
urdAy Of each month.
JOSEPH BENNETT, ELMER LEWIS,
President. Secretary.
Hcrmosa. s. d.
PENNINGTON COUNTY ALLIANCE
meets at The UNION office on the first
Saturday Of each month at two D.. M.
U.S. ALLISON, President,
Creston, S. D.
OTro ANDERSON, Secretary,
Rockerville, S. D.
GLEN ALLIANCE.
The Wednesday on or before a full
moon at the Fanshawe place.
OTTO IND lRsoN, A. d. RICHARDSON,
Rapid ~. s.. ID. Hermosa, S. d.
WHITE EAGLE
At the Murphy school house the second
and foul fh Saturday evenings of each
month. j. NJ. BARNES, President,
Mrs. ZELLA HUNT, Secretary,
Rapid City.
6EflNd ChEEh ar r.
At the Daughenbaugh school house on
the last Saturday of each month.
CHAs. GEIGER, President,
q. PERRYMAN, Secretary.
Rapid City, S. D.
SUMMIT
At the Pike school house on the third
Saturday OF each month.
WIN, LARGENT. President.
w. IL. FoUsE, Secretary.
Hermosa, S. D.
CREsToN.
At the school house on the LIST. Thurs
day after the first Saturday of each
month. U. S. ALLISON, President,
e.. w. FAUs, Secretary.
Creston, S. D.
BOX ELDER.
Met at the Slick school house Friday
evening June 26. They meet every two
weeks alternating between the Ensor and
Slick school house.
JOEL THACKER, President,
A. A. ROGERS, Secretary,
RAPID City, s. D.
LAME JOHNNY.
At the Dean school house on the sec
ond and fourth Saturday evening ofeach
month. E. E. DEAN, president,
Mrs. MINNIE Dow, secretary,
Buffalo Gap, S. D.
PENNINGTON CENTER.
At the house OF j. John on the second
and last Saturday Of each month.
A. A. NEwKIRK, President,
F. L. SMITH, Secretary,
C%reston, S. q.
Regular meeting first Friday evening
in each month at Ryan school house.
j. E. HADLEY, j. F. GRosHoNG,
Secretary. President.
Rapid City, s. D.
PLEASANT vALLEY ALLIANCE, NO. $50
Meets at the Kuntz school house on
the last Saturday night OF eaGh month,
at 7 o'clock p. m. D. j. BEAVER,
DID,. HORLoCKER, .. President.
Secretary. Tilford, S. D.
Will all alliances 10 the Black Hills
send in their place and time OF meeting
also OF president and secretar,
and their addresses.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-03-11
The Waterfront Statesman.

The approaching trial OF the B. & NJ.
cases brought Frank P. Phillips, back to
Rapid City. A UNION reporter quizzed
him a little on the leading topics OF the
day. The first thing he said was, that
he placed no reliance on the rumored
assignment OF Fitzgerald Bros, the con-
tractors OF Lincoln. Then he criticised
Blaine'sletteri in the case Of Mrs. Blaine.Jr.
as displaying lawfully poor Judgment"
adding that undoubtedly he was forced
into the matter by his wife. He nextex-
pressed the belief that the probability OF
an extra session Of the Legislature to
make an appropriation for the Worlds
Fair, was getting less every day and that
Governor Mellette would positively not
callit unless he has two-thirds pledged
to vote for an appropriation.
"Are you still OF the same opinion on
the probability ofsthe democrats and in.
dependents fusing" querrled the scribe,
Eyes, prohibition Is the stumbling
block, but should they fuse Loucks will
be put up for governor. Harden is not
ZgE EEtrH=H.e.L.t
as strong as Loucks. He has not the
personal magnetism. 4
HWhat about the republicans in the
state" was then asked.
s'There ls.a growing feeling to bring the
young republicans forward in full force
They are doing SO in my county and it
will surely strengthen the party, by doing
away with bosslsm. There are a hall
dozen gubernatorial candidates butnone
from the Hills
DO You mean to say that Frank j
Washabaugh is not in the race for gov
ernor?, asked the reporter, astonished
to learn that the budding craftsmanship
oil Mr.. Moody's protege was not recog
nized in the east,
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-03-11
A yeritabie Nuisance.


The UNION has once before drawn the
attention OF the authorities to tmu
young dogs owned opposite The Hotel
barney, that have made themselves IL
veritable Nuisance in tIatneighborhood.
The other day one Of them ran uEtI,i
the suiky OF AlessrS. OvrITrck'S driver
and frightened av;,lUai,!ey Young colt that
was being exercised. ieIunr ~tIlal>rvcrai
complaints il,l., Ell io.igc,i ,.nimet iilunl
for attacking pedestrians, out Whether
from friendship for the owlicrs or for
other reasons, Marsilni .i!cG.iruy, sreuis
to utterly ignore tilei! existence and tho
evil they are doing.
This morning when Tom Hale was
driving his team up Seventh, street one
OF the dogs ran into tie slie4t and took
hold OF the tail OF IL gentle colt which he
had IN the team. The no. ses started to
buck and run d~asi'l,g across Main street
at Il %breakneck speed. Mr.. Hale had Il
the buggy his sick six year old boy
whom he was bringing to town for treat
ment and very naturally felt exercise
over the boys safety rather than hi
own. Had 1T been a novice instead o
an expert relnsman that was handlin,
the team the result might have termin
ated seriously as it vas they were
stopped close to st. Joe street afte
thoroughly frightening the occupants.
Alderman Mccarthy has taken tn
matter in hand and undoubtedly some
thing will now be done to remove til
long since though had Marshal McEIro,
performed his duty for everyone ha
known OF the vicious disposition {
these ours.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-03-11
who Does He Refer Tor

A gentleman handed a reporter the follow
ing clipping, saying it was applicable to a
certain Ripid City gentleman:
Young mar dost thou 70 abroad in the
land at night and rush the growler and peram-
bulate with the feminines? Dost thou whoop
'em up with the boys and finger the substance
Of the jack pot and plant thy shekels against
the ever slip penny tiger? Art thou a g%uzzler
Of beer and player OF cards. Dost thou suck
a ten-cent cigar and hast thou lost thy grip
on the ways that are right, and wisdom that
is good in the WORLD Verify Verify l say
unto thee ESQ, thou art in a bad row Of stumps.
1t will not belong ere thou dost not know thy
self in pants. Thy heels fly up ere long, and
thou wilt wake up and find thou hast fallen
in the soup. Keep thy eyeson the gun, and
monkey not with the juice Of the bug. Steer
widely Of the mar with the ace, and in the
ripened years Of life thy pockets are full Of
collateral Of the earth, while those who mind
not these commandments are partaking Of the
lunch that is free.-Ex.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-03-11
More Men for the D. 8 w,

ENOfS VIZ . Hc ~ -----
q. d. Crouch informed a reporter that
he expected fifty additional men to ar
rive in the morning from Chicago and
that he would begin paying off this after
noon some time. He further stated
that Mr.. Coad and the D. & w. officials
would reach here some time during the
week,
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-03-11

IdIV OIiICC d fdPIl CIIy, %
January rs, 1899.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to maze final proof in support of his claim,
and that the said proof will be made before the
Register and Receiver at Rapid City, S. d., OF
March S, 1892, viz:
HENRY J. ALDRICH
Homestead entry 1922 for the S VIZ 8 WI sec
~ 81 5 e. and S "a s VIZ sec 3 twp 3 II range 8
e b.. Il. ".
He names the GLOWING witnesses to prove his
continuous esidence upon ana cultivation OF
said land, viz: Michael Duree, William Hamm,
Jacob Hadley Bad tiiny IL. i'arks all Of Rapid
City. South Dakota. j. 2. LUSE, Register.
First publication January %. -. q.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-03-11
Organized Another Branch.

The Black Hills Farmers Protective Stock
association is continually growing and apPh-
cations from farmers and Stockmen with small
punches Of stock, from 10 to 400 head, are
received most every meeting. Last evening
March grid 1892 another branch was successful
" organized by II. Behrens chairman. The
new branch will be known as Rapid Valley
Branch No. $, and will hold their meetings.
at the Reed, Murphy, and Mentch school
houses alternately. The charter members
consist Of the best and most substantial farm
ers in the ,upperRapid Valley and the branch
bids fair to become a most yaluable addition
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-03-11
Hurrah Frr Cleveland.

A democratic ex-governor Of a western
state, whose independence is his chief char
acteristic, offered a bet last night to a New
York democrat Of $3.50 to $50 that Senator
Hill would not be the presidential nominee of
their party, and $4,000 to $1,000 that he
will not be elected if he secures the nominal
tion.-New York Press.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-03-11
Some Good Railroad News.

A reporter was today shown a most
significant telegram from a prominent
gentleman who is in the east at present.
1t is known that Mayor Woods and Mr..
Coad have been together IN Chicago for
a couple Of days. 1t is also known that
a most important contract was in ex-
istence before Mr.. Coad l,ft here the last
time, which, if consummated, would
benefit both our roads beyond anything
already spoken Of.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-03-11
The following is the programm OF the

The following is the programme OF the
Joint encampment af the G. A. r., w. II.
C. and S. Of V. to be held at Mitchell
March 14th 18th and 10th.
TUESDAY, MARCH Is.
G. A. II. encampment convcncs at
opera house at 10 a. IN.
w. r. c. convention convencs at K. OF
p. Castle hall at 10 u. m.
S. OF V. camp instituted at Masonic
hall at 10 a, m.
Grand parade and review by Com
mander-in-Chief John Palmer at 3 p. m.
Flag raising ceremonies at Dakota
university at 4 p. m.
Reception at opera house followed
by campfire in the evening.
WEDNESDAY MARC 16.
The different organizations meet in
their respective places for the transact
ion OF business at 10 q. IN.
Afternoon session begins promptly at
1:3O.
Camp fire under the auspices OF the
w. R. G. at the opera house at p. m.
THURSDAY MARCH II,
Election OF officers by each organiza'
ton at 10 a. m.
Concluding business meetings at l:3O
p. m.
Public installation OF the officers o.
each organization, followed by a lively
camp fire in the evening.
At u O'Clock midnight, "taps."
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-03-11
Spring Work.

Farmers in many localities have began
spring work in earnest. VIM. Waugh Of
Spring creek has Is acres of wheat in on corn
ground, Elvis kirkpatrick has plowed a num-
Der Of acres and was sowing yesterday, John
Murphy of Red Earth has sowed a piece Of
oats and Freeman Lewis was blowing under
oats yesterday. -Four weeks ago Mr. Null
gan on the Rapid and Box Elder divide, fin
ished sowing and many on Box Elder are at
it. We pity our eastern friends who are still
wading through o banks. They can
scarcely realize our fortunate location. Stock
have gone all winter without feed and are ir
good order, and seeding in February Hur.
rah for the Black Hills,
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-03-11
Lion Hunters.

DIR. Fl. Z. Duncan, E. Wood and R. J.
Hill left the city this afternoon for a
hunt in the vicinity OF Silver City. They
will camp at Deacon Jones' and go
out after mountain lions. AS they took
along a formidable array OF arms there
is liable to be great mortality among
the fierce beasts.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-03-11
peadwood,s .sheriH Distinguished.

Sheriff Mcdonald said to a Sioux City
Journal reporter: we have 6fty-6ve saloons
in Deadwood which are run in defiance Of the
prohibitory laws Of South Dakota. The city
has adopted Mayor Palmer's license plan and
collects a fine of $25 a month from each Of
them. No we do not try to enforce the laws
at all. Twas elected by a liberal c%onstitu-
ency and am serving them. enjoy the dis
tinction Of being the only sheriff in South
Dakota who has openly refused to obey the
command OF the district court to enforce the
lprahibitory law
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-03-11

Oar experience covers many ills, many
pills and many bills. Our ills are smaller,
oor pills are smaller and our bills are
smaller when we use DeWitt's Little Early
Risers. Engle & Son.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-03-11
Two Columns From March A, Daily.
The German Mining Case.

Two Columns From March A, Daily.
b German Mining Case.
Yesterday afternoon Schrader and
Lewis received the following telegram
rom W. Goodner, clerk 81 the SUI
preme court at Pierre:
Mining company, appellant, against
Alexander respondent, and Mining COM
pany respondent, against Alexander APP
pelient, both reversed and new trial.
ordered.
Yesterdays Sioux City Journal con-
tains q Pierre special in reference to the
same matter, stating that if the decision,
OF the lower court had been sustained in
the case Of the mining company against
Alexander, millions OF dollars worth of
mining property in the Black Hills
would have been subject to contest. The.
following is the syllabus of the courts
decision:
One of the locators OF an unpatented
mining claim duly and legally located BY
citizens of the United States in 1871
conveyed his interest in said claim in
1883 to an alien who in 1881, prior to
the relocation OF such claim by the de-
lenuAnG, conveyed tue same to the plain
tiff, q corporation qualified to locate,
hold and purchase the mineral lands OF
the United States. Held that such alien
under the laws OF Dakota territory then
in force which provided that any person,
whether citizen or alien, may take hold
and dispose of property, real or person
al, within said territory, could and did,
against everybody but the holder of a
paramount title, by such conveyance ac-
acquired by him under the laws Of the
United States, and had the right to con-
vey the same as against all persons ex-
cept the holder OF a paramount title,
Held further, that the conclusion OF the
trial court that such conveyance from
said locator to such alien was in effect
an abandonment OF the public domain
OF the United States and was subject to
relocation by any qualified person was