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The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1896-09-11
Democratic Majority Growing.

LITTLE Rock, Ark, Sept, 9.-The
democracy Of Arkansas Monday
achieved the greatest victory in the
history Of the state. Never before
was such an overwhelming majority
given any gubernatorial candidate
as that which was given General
Jones, and never was such a large
vote polled in the state. Conserva-
tive estimates, based on partial re
turns received now, place the total
vote at l65, 900 and gives Jones a
clear majority over all opposition
combined of from SO, 900 to IS, 900.
The figures are coming in slow and
many enthusiasts claim that when
the back counties are all in Jones'
majority will run above 70, 900.
Nearly all the counties and pre-
clnts so far heard from show large
democratic gains over the vote of
two years ago. Local option CON
tests served ito bring out a heavy
vote in many districts. In Pulaski
county, the increase in the total
vote cast was nearly 80 per cent
over that of two years ago, and cor
responding increases are reported
from many other counties.
From West Virginia and New
York and throughout the east tele-
grams have been received inquiring
the size Of the majority and sending
congratulations.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1896-09-11
China and Japan.

The prime minister of China, Lii
Hung Chang is now visiting this
country for the purpose of studying
western civilization and is particu-
larly interested in the financial af-
fairs of this country and is further
very much in hopes to see Mr..
Bryan elected president of the
United States. Mr.. Ii Hung says
it would be a great event for his
country if the United States, at the
polls in November would declare
for free silver, Mr.. Ii Hung further
states that his country is on a silver
bases, but trading with England in
particular she has to pay all her ex-
port duty in gold and this is con-
trary to her best interests. If the
United States would declare for free
silver says Ii Hung, China and even
Japan would come in a commercial
negotiation with the United States.
If we consider that from our own
standpoint of interest this would
undoubtedly be to our benefit and
also to the interest of China and
Japan W. would first have the trade
OF China and also of Japan and
we would be the promoter of a per-
feet western civilization in China and
Japan. G.
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pressly understood that no compromise
or reduction shall be made unless the
whole amount oil original taxes due end
delinquent as aforesaid for one full wear
shall be paid and that such payment of
taxes Is made by the owner orowners OF
such property to the said County Treas
urer on or before IL O'Clock of the first
day OF December A d 1896.
Adopted bv the board of County Com
mlssioners Of Pennington county South
Dakota July "a A 1896
Horace Crockett
County Auditor,
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1896-09-11

The committee recommends that all
primaries be held at the accustomed
voting places in each precinct on
Wednesday, September 16 at 8 a. NJ.
unless otherwise arranged by the pre-
cinct committeeman. Except In the
cases OF the four wards OF Rapid City
and Hill City, where we advise the hold
ing OF primaries from five to eight to ac-
comodate both city and county voters.
Representation in said convention is
pa sed on the vote cast for Isaac Howe,
candidate Tor governor in 1894. The
number OF delegates to which each pre-
clnct and ward is entitled is as follows:
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1896-09-11

Money we will have and goods
of all kinds will be slaughtered to
get it. Our loss-your gain. Con-
solldated Mercantile Co., three
room of Flormann block, corner
St. Joe and Sixth street.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1896-09-11
Information Wanted.

This Office in receipt of the follow
ing notice which explains itself:
WANTED:-To find my father,
Henry Lepper: of German decent
and aged about 50 or go years.
Have been lost from him for
about 80 years. Address.
MISS CARY LEPPER,
Leslie, Michigan.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1896-09-11
ANNOUNCEMENT

TO the Popullsts OF Pennington Comfy:
| hereby announce my candidacy for
the legislature. I do not do so at the
request OF anxious friends, nor OF an un-
controllable desire for office, but because
i honestly believe if nominated and
elected | could accomplish something OF
benefit to all the people. Let the peo-
pie al their primaries make their will
known. OTTO ANDERSON
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1896-09-11
New Departure.

We wish to inform patrons and friends
that we have added to our already large
Inc OF goods q complete assortment OF
stocKman's saddles of the leading
makes. Also a fine line OF harness and
shop work. We ask you to come ana
examine these goods, they have been
bought on a declining market and will be
sold on a very close margin.
G, S. CoNGDON HARDWARE Co,
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1896-09-11
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your
Life AWAY

is the truthful, startling title OF a book about
No-To-Bac, the harmless, guaranteed tobacco
habit cure that braces up nicotin- .ed nerves,
eliminates the nicotine poison, maks weak men
gain strength, vigor and manhood. You run no
physical or financial risk, as No-To-Rac is
sold by druggists everywhere under a guar
antee to cure or money refunded Book free.
or Chicago.
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Five Dollars Reward.

Strayed from my place at Key
stone on June 18th, n buckskin
bay mare with white hind feet.
Weight about 700 lbs. Branded JK
on right shoulder. Shod all round.
Raised nea Hermo.a and likely to
stray that way. Above reward
paid on delivery of animal to Chas
Ulanky, keystone, S.. D. 4w
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1896-09-11
Notice for Publication.
LAND OFFICE AT RAPID CITY, S. D.,

LAND OFFICE AT RAPID CITY, S. D.,
August I'd, 1896.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
Register and Receiver at Rapid City, S. D.,
on September 10, 1896, viz:
FERDINAND BOUSCH
II. E. No,2723 for the Lots 3 and d and
S 2 NV 4 Sec 2 Twp I N R IL E. B. H M.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
CHARLES SNYDER,
Moulton, South Dakota.
ETHAN L. ALLEN,
Rapid City, South Dakota.
CARL SELWINDER,
Rapid City, South Dakota.
HUGH L. BROWN,
Dakota City, South Dakota,
E. D. RALPH, Register.
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Heifer Spavinp.

All parties wishing to have spay-
ing done this spring in any number,
should write the undersigned;
satisfaction guaranteed, prices right;
reference, First National bank,
Chadron, Neb. Address George
Clay, Chadron Neb.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1896-09-11

10 Daniel Hawk who made d. S. No.
1921; to Herbert Jones who made D. S. No
47e9. and to whom it may concern:
Notice for Publication,
LAND OFFICE AT RAPID CRY, S, d.
August Is, 1896.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
Register and Receiver at Rapid City, S. D.,
on September 20, 1896, viz:
MILAN
H. E. No. 24s5 for the S 4 SW d and S *
Sc II Sec 20 TIP S, r IL E B II M.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
EDWARD B. SNYDER,
OF Cccston, s. ..
FRANK RAWSON,
of Creston, s. D.
JAMES HARDY,
OF Creston, S. u.
HARRISON UNDERWOOD,
OF Vesta, S. d.
E. D.. RALPH, Register.
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Cheap Hog Feed.

Low grade flour at sixty-fve cents
per hundred or will exchange for
oats. Enquire of S. D. Reed, Gate
City mills.
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just Think of 1t.

1t costs just $40 per month, with all
medicines furnished, to treat with DR..
Marsh Petit, the specialist. Write to
him If you are sick, incloslng stamp tor
reply.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1896-09-11
Wanted,

Two girls for hotel work; Exper-
fenced help preferred. Good wages.
Address, Harvey Peak Hotel, Hill
City. 1w
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Personal.

page medical reference book to anv
person afflicted with any special, chronic or de-
llcats disease peculiar to their sex. Address the
leading physicians and surgeons OF tho United
States, DR.. Hathaway & Co., Corner Nebraska
and Fourth Stresls, Sioux City, Iowa.
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Democratic County Convention

Democratic County Convention.
Notice Is hereby given that the dem
Gratis OF Pennington county will meet in
convention on Tuesday the 22nd day of
September, 1896, at keystone at 10
o'clock a. m. OF that day, to place in
nomination candidates. for the following
county Offices, to-wit:
One state senator.
Two representatives.
One county treasurer.
One sheriff.
One register of deeds.
One county auditor.
One clerk Of courts.
One states attorney.
One county judge.
One county assessor.
One county surveyor.
One county coroner.
One county superintendent.
One county commissioner First dis
trict.
And for the transaction of such other
business az may properly come before
the convention.
The aPportionmsnt of the delegates
comprising such convention Is az fol-
lows: One delegate for each ten votes
or fraction thereof cast for the demo-
cratic candidate for governor in 1894
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Primaries for the election of delegates
are to be by ballot and to be held on
Saturday the 10th day OF September,
1896, at the usual place in each precinct
respectively and to be held at such hour
OF said day as may be most convenient.
All persons who have heretofore bssn
republicans and are now supporting
William j, BRYAN, OF Nebraska, for
President of the United States, are co.
TITLED to vote at such prisarie. and are
eligible to be elected as delegates to such
convention.
Bv order OF the Democratic Central
Committee. CHAUNCEY L. WooD,
Chairman.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-09-12

Ii e. sand Daspit, will sustain in cOnse
q uence OF the appropriation thereof.
Under this resolution Mr.. R. R.
Barrow was appointed to make to Mr.
0. Daspit a tender of (25O.) Fifty Dol
lars in payment of all damages that h e
may snstain for lands and otherwise
caused by dredging a canal as per
resolution Of this body tins day and
that lie report to the President Of the
Police Jury.
A petition of residents of 9TH. Ward
regarding appropriation for a Bridge
over bayou Terrebonne was referred to
Bulldog and Improvement Commit
tee.
Mr.. T. H. Casey appeared before
Police Jury representing the citizens
of the Ninth Ward and asked far tho
use for public purposes.
of the old Geraldind blige whereupon
W. p. Tucker moved, That the people
of the 9th. Ward be'authorized to move
the old Gcraldino Bridge up TO Mr.
Hatch's GD4tReld Plantation for use
as II public bridge they Obligating
themselves to keep mp and attend to
the opening aud sllnttiagof said bridge
at their expense; all of which was
duly seconded and carried.
There being no other business Police
Jury adjourned to meet Sept. lOth.
1896.
A. MCJoLLAM, President.
c. A, CELEsTIN, Clerk.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-09-12

the man who sells hisrightof isapchise
is the deepest dyed 81 all the deep
dyed rascals.
Dishonesty may triumph for The
moment, In IN ordinary campaign
tie employment of money may be the
subtle power tina. those who have
soured on mankind claim; but ia a
campaign like the present one, when
opiuion has crystallsed into eouv.c-
tior, the lavish use of Republican
campaign funds can no more check
the silver movement thau the up
stretched claws of the crawish can
check the progress of the cartwheel,
Bryan will he elected and the silver
cause will triumph in spite of every
evil force that evil minds eau coujare
up to defeat it. In a manly stand up
fight silver has already won, aud the
foe is hopelessly stretched at its feet.
The COURIER has toe much confidence
in the American, people to helieve thai
the use of money eau change this glo.
rOus victory to defeat.
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surAnee companies, Of which uinetv per
cent, is fixed Liability, heing the reserves
belonging to existing policies, which the
companies must have ON hand, otherwise
they are i~nsOlvent.
All old line life insurance companies
have a large amount of paid-up insurance
on their books. most of it being policies
on which all the premiums were paid in
in ten, fifteen or twenty years. Should
the advocates of free silver triumph at
| the polls in November next, and a 'finan-
ctal panic" be the result, such as the cir
cular letters from the presidents of the
old line life insurance companies predict,
the invested assetS of these companies
would depreeiate fifty per cent, and this
being the case, these companies could not
meet the requirements of the insurance
/ statutes. and, therefore, they would be
forced to declare themselves bankrupt.
According to the Legal Reserve law, the
whole of the reserve belonging to all eX-
listing policies must be intact, and inves-
ted at not less thIn 4 per cent, Ofinterest,
q condition which could not exist, if
nearly City per cent. of the invested as
sets disappeared, consequently, i~nsOlven-
nv would be inevitable. This is what
| caused the thirty old system life inSnr-
| auce companies, referred to by President
Mccall of the New York Life, to retire
from business in 1870-73.
II must lie acknowledged that the pres
| emit state OF affairs has placed such cnm-
panies in Il most critical condition, ant
furnishes a most convincing prOOfthat no
| system oflife insurance should endanGer
it's existence by undertaking to combine
banking and life insurance under r%estric-
| tions and limitations such ms are imposed
upon old system life insurance companies
by the Legal Reserve law.
YOu 10Y have an excellent opportunity
to show the superiority of the Mutual
Reserve System Its business being con
| fined to furnishing life insurance, pnre
and simple. it has no liability other than
the payment of death losses, which it
! fully provides for, by collecting from
each policy holder his equitable proper
ton of the amount required, and hy hav.
ing the right, il necessary, 80 use it's Ie-
serve or emergency fund in the payment
of death claims. The income from Nor,
tuary Premiums amply provides for the
payment of every claim as it natures.
and if the premiums are not paid, those
who neglect to do so, forfeit their poll
cies, and relieve the Association of al
| future liability.
Under these circumstances, the Mutua
Reserve dOes not at all feel ?nXiOns as tt
the outcome OF the election next fall.
The foundation upon whlchthe Mutua
Reserve rests, is not the shifting sands o
stocks, bonds, loans, mortgages and inter
est, but the u~nchauging principles o
mutuaAity and cooperation practically
applied, and by the opefltiou Of which
policy holders are enabled TO make pr0vi
sion for those who are dependent upOl
them for support, paying for this protec
tion at the lowest possible cost consisten
with absolute security, and so long oni!
as it is required.
Yours very Nuly,
I'D. WELLS,
Second ice-President.
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TIE ARKANSaS EEEor1oM

Bryan can talk. He knows just
what to say, when to say it and how
to say it; bat Bryan with all vt bis
eIoquel ce all Of his word placing, all
of his ~oratorical powers, cannot speak
with more emphasis, more eloqueuce
or more enthusiasm than Arkansas
did last Tuesday in giving the Dem
ocratic nominee for governor a major.
ity of over $4,000.
The Republicans stretched their
necks and began to crow whom that
old time Republican State, Vermont,
increased its Republican majority by
a few thousand votes. while the Dem
ocrats had luke worm candidate in
the Geld whose name was not even
known to the National Democratic
Committee until after the ell ctiOn,
VermOnt's votes were hardly counted
when ArkuDsas arose and ga~vefOrcihle
evidence of what the free silve: peO-
pie can do when they arefuliy aroused
The issue in Vermont was not free
silver; in Arkansas it was. The Dem
ocratic majority in Arkansas in $780,
was 22,632. The Democratic majority
il Arkansas 10 1896 was over 5000.
1t may he argued that there is moth
"
tons, for Vermont Is an extremel,
Republican State and Arkansas al
extremely Democratic State; but i
there is anything abou the election
to f~oreshadow the result next Novem.
Der, the Democrats can derive a greal
deal more satisfaction from the cleo
ton returns than the Republican.
can.
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FROM MokINLEY'S
Speech To CONNER
ciaI Travellers,
Saturday, August Doth, 1896.

1--WE will have no policy
by which we do not get as
much as we give. (Ories of
"Good, good") And will
inaugurate no reciprocity po-
Icy that takes from American
workmen a single days work
that they can possibly get.
(Great applause and cries of
"McKinley's all rightv) We
will simply revive the policy
that put american -four in
Havana free and gave Cuban
SUGAR FREE to the people
of the United States (great
cheering), on terms alike just,
fair, honorable and advantage
eous to both countries. The
policy of Harrison and Blaine
means the supremacy Of
trade, not its injury"
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NOTICE !!
AhSESSORS OFFIEF.

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n -. ;nJia,.n1 holor and ho+u..or tbo
hoIrs dGsicnated hv law. ! will be ar the
following places for the purpose of register
ing VOTERS, and will also revise the reg.strt-
ton hnoks by erasing the names ottltose VIII"
haYe dled. Ieft the f4rlsn or from any cause
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Official Proceedings Of the
Police Jury.
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Second Vice-President.


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AUGUST 10Th. lsee

wv AObu5 BCUOs iii
To the Managers II Agents OF the
"MUTUAL RESERVE FUND LIFE Asso-
CIATION,o
GENTLEMEN:-We have been repeated,
ly urged, as an Association, to give ex-
preston to our views upon the great
question now agitating the minds OF
political economists; namely, the Silver
Problem.
While we are determined, as an Associa-
tion, to refrain from taking sides with
either of the ~contending political parties,
we can, however, with propriety, call the
attention Of our managers, agents and
members to the circular letters sent out to
their pOlicy-holders by the presidents oil
several leading Old Line Companies, as
forcibly illustrating the chief weakness
of their Legal Reserve System, and the
superiority of the Natural Premium OF
the Mutual Reserve.
Take for example the statement made
by Jacob l.. Green, president of the
Connecticut Mutual-"A great, part oi
our funds is invested in securities, which
are payable in lawful money only; and
should we come upon a silver basis, we
should, therefore, be compelled to receive
as a dollar, only tifty-twO cents worth, OF
less, of silver for every 100 cent which we
had loaned, F" Couple with this the re-
ference TO the failure Of life insurance
companies, made by tile Hon John A.
McCall, as follows: "The record of tie
debauebed currency period of 1870 70,
when thirty life insurance companies re-
tired from business, is too recent an object
lesson TO he forgotten, and its results toe
deplOrable to permit the c%nst0dians Of
Of life insurance funds to be Indifferent
to the great danger that threatens policy
holders and those dependent upon them.
The daEger to which these presidents
call attention, is the depreciation of the
invested assets held by old line life in