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The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1900-12-21
Peril TO ORIENTAL


japanese InitAtsrs Can Sell Goods
Cheaper Than American Dealers.
From the San Francisco Argonaut:
In the facility for imitation no race
not Of the orient can compete with the
far east. The Japanese is particulars
ly cunning and in his operations is
hampered by nothing suggestive of a
conscience. If he sees an article that
strikes his fancy he proceeds to dupli-
cate it. in appearance at least. and
leaves to the consumer the discovery
that the likeness does not extend to
quality. The Eastwood ham and the
handmade nutmeg, as achievements,
pale beside the recent feats of the
oriental tradesman. Recently the
captain of a tramp steamer displayed
certain goods he had bought in Japan
at an average of 80 per cent less than
listed prices in San Francisco. He
was persuaded that he had a bargain
through the selling of an American
cargo at auction and the haste of the
buyer to dispose of it. In all inno-
cence he became a purchaser. The
wv SoAAuSAoCu Alllh, IOl1tU
oats, California apricots and timer
tongue. Each of these commodities
bore the familiar brand of a reliable
American house. A practical test
showed all the products to be inferior
and the milk particularly unfit for use.
Considerably mystitied. the captain
made a closer examination and found
that the entire stock was bogus. Not
only were contents of the packages
palpable limitations, but the packages
themselves counterfeit. The labels
had been Autographed skillfully, re-
producing even the James of the
original designers, and the work so
we'll done that it could lot be casually
detected. Before the captain realized
the truth he was far at sea and repara-
ton was out Of the question, so he
told the incident as being a joke Of
which he had been the victim.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1900-12-21

Farmers of Illinois Giving Attention to
Other Crops.

Farmers of Illinois Giving Attention to
Other Crops.
Reports to the Illinois state board
of agriculture from correspondents
show considerable less area seeded to
winter wheat in Illinois than last wear
at this time, the amount seeded De-
cember l this year being 1,s7s, oo3
acres, a decrease of 10 per cent from
last year. The decrease in area is due
in a large measure to poor crops the
last few years. which have discouraged
farmers and turned their attention to
other crops and to live stock. The
Hessian fly has done much damage to
the crop already, though many farm
ers have delayed seeding as late as
late as possible to avoid the pest.
December l the condition of the grow
ing crop is 96 per cent average. The
area seeded to rye is 1O1 ,O29 acres, a
decrease of 7 per cen from last years
acreage, and the condition is full sea-
sonable average.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1900-12-21
a DECISION FOR THE BANK
Important Ruling By Federal Judge Day
Of Ohio

&N
A Cincinnati dispatch says: Judge
Day Of the United States circuit court
of appeals has rendered a decision of
Importance to national bank stock
holders. The Mercantile National
bank of Cleveland, o., had been asses
sed for taxation upon its capital stock
at a valuation of S519,320. This was
on the basis of 60 per cent valuation.
Later the state board of equalization
increased the assessment by S123, 900.
The bank protested, claiming hat this
was a "a per cen valuation and alleg-
ing that the increase violated the fed
eral law, which u TO holders
OF national bank stock the same treat
ment in the matter of taxes as is given
to all other forms of money capital.
The bank further charged that savings
bank in Ohio were exempt from tax
burdens in a way altogether different
from national banks. Judge Taft.
who heard the case. ruled against the
bank. Judge Day overruled Judge
Taft's decision on the ground that the
state board of equalization had not
served notice of the increase,
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1900-12-21
Dewey.s A~daptabnity.

Admiral Dewey is a remarkable IL
l%ustration OF the adaptibility of men Of
our race to the conditions and circum-
stances that unexpectedly surround
and meet them. He shows the ability
OF our leaders to cope successfully with
new and broad responsibilities. But
with this natural tendency OF his
American blood and training, and the
inspiration which he received from
birth and early childhood in Vermont,
there are certain indispensable latent
qualities such as consummate leader
ship, Executive capacity, indomitable
courage, strength of conviction, which
were only fully brought out by the bat
tie of Manila, and the cares that pre-
coded and followed that engagement.
Long before, to his large circle OF
friends in naval, political and business
circles, he had shown qualities OF di-
plomacy, %urbanity, discrimination and
self-possession which, put to their full
test in the Manila campaign, proved
equal to the emergency.-Hon. John
Barrett, in Harper's Magazine.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1900-12-21
He Tasted 1t.

Numerous complaints had come be-
fore a certain public official in regard
to the quality of food served to the
inmates of one of the public institu-
tions, and he determined to investi-
gate, says the Home Journal. Making
his way to the building Just about
dinner time, he encountered two men
carrying a huge, steaming boiler. put
that kettle down!" he ordered brusque-
ly, and the men at once obeyed. Get
me a spoon!" he next commanded. The
man that brought the spoon was about
to say something, but was ordered to
keep silent. Take off the lid!" was
the next command. I'm going to
taste it." The two men, cowed by the
officials brusqueness, watched him
gulp down a mouthful. do you mean
to say that you call this soup?" the
official demanded. why, 1t tastes to
me more like dirty water" $50 it is
sir" replied one OF the men, respect
fully. Eve are scrubbing the floors."
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1900-12-21
FROM BRYAN's OWN CITY
Comes n Startling story-An Open Lot
ter That VIII Cau.e q S~ensation.

Comes q Startling Story-An Open Lot.
ter That Will Cause o sensation.
LINCOLN, Neb., Dec. S.-(Special.I-
At No. 2115 o street, this city, is the
B. & M. wallpaper house. "B. & M"
are the initial letters of the proprie-
tors. Mr.. A. G. Bonsor and MIR. o. e.
Myers. The senior partner, Mr. Bon
sor, is a well-known and highly re-
spected citizen. and no one has ever
doubted his truthfulness. 1t is, there
fore, the pronounced opinion in Lin
coin and the state generally that the
significant and very strong statements
made in Mr.. Bonsor's letter will go
unchallenged. After explaining his
willingness that the matter be given
the fullest possible publicity in the
public interest, Mr.. Bonsor proceeds:
I have suffered untold misery and
pain for over ten years. My kidneys
were diseased. l tried many so-called
remedies, but they did me no good. I
saw an advertisement of Dodd's Kid
ney Pills, and l bought some, and com
menced to use them at once. I had
not been taking them three days before
l began to improve. For years l had
not had n good nights sleep, and
before the first box of the Dodd's Kid
ney Pills were all used. I could sleep
all night without pains. l am now
completely cured, and have not a pain
or ache left. l cannot recommend
Dodd's Kidney Pills too highly, for
they are unexcelled as a kidney rem
edy. Yours truly,
A. G. BONSOR,
No. 2115 0 street, Lincoln, Neb.
Dodd's Kidney Pills always cure.
Ena-a- hnr Ii -lnala..
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1900-12-21
DEMANDS REFORM in TAXES
Michigan Legislature Meets in Special
Session Today.

Michigan Legislature Meets in Special
Session Today.
The special session of the state leg
islature of Michigan, called by Gov
ernor Pingree for the purpose of
amending the present tax claws of the
state, so that railroads and other COR
porate property will be taxed on their
actual cash value, instead of speci6-
cally on their earnings, as. at present,
is in session. Heretofore the constitu-
zion has made a specific taxation of
corporations on earnings mandatory,
but at the last election in November
an amendment was adopted authoriz-
ing taxation of corporation property
on the cash value at the average gene
raj rate of taxation of all other prop
erty in the state.
A canvass of the legislators who
have arrived shows a strong sentiment
that the enactment of a tax bill should
be left to the session of the next legis-
%lature, which meets the first week in
January. They assert that there is
not sufficient time left to the present
legislature to properly consider so i'm
pOrtant a measure.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1900-12-21
500 Reward 500.

The readers OF this paper will be pleased to
learn that there Is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure in all It's
stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh
Cure is the only positive cure now known to the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being q constitu-
tional disease, requires a constitutional treat
ment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucoua sur
faces of the system, thereby destroying the
foundation of the disease. and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution and
assisting nature In doing it's work. The pro-
prietors have SO much faith in it's curative
powers that they offer Ona Hundred Dollars for
any case that it fails to cure. Send for list Of
Testimonials.
Address i. j. CHENEY g. CO.. Toledo, O
Sold by druggists T5c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1900-12-21
Paulsen Admitted to Bail.

In the supreme court of Illinois
William A. Paulsen, the Chicago bank
president, who was convicted of re-
ceiving deposits in his bank when he
knew it to be insolvent, was admitted
to bail in the sum of SIS, 900, with Will
liam M. Booth, master in chancery Of
the United States circuit court for the
northern district of Illinois. and Ed
win A.. Casey, a real estate dealer, as
securities, pending a decision of his
case. which has been brought to the
supreme court on a writ of error.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1900-12-21
FIGURING Mill starts Tn.

The new Touring mill industry of
Jensen Brothers at Nelson, Neb., has
been started up, and the first sack of
flour made was bought by e. S.
Kennedy. This is the filling of a long
felt want in Nelson, as all mill stuff
has been shipped in from neighboring
mills. The mill is of fifty barrel per
day capacity and fully equipped with
first class machinery. Nelson citizens
feel proud of the new enterprise.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1900-12-21

An important innovation in passen-
ger transportation between the north
and south will be the Inauguration on
January Z of a solid vestibuled train
to run daily from Chicago to st. Au-
gustine, Fla, without change of cars.
1t will be known as the Chicago and
Florida limited, and the announced
running time schedule will make il
the fastest train from Chicago to Flor
ida points.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1900-12-21
A WICHITA GIRLS SUICIDE
Peculiar Circumstances of the Death of
17-Year-O Old Maude ouchma

Peculiar Circumstances of the Death of
17-Year-Old Maude Couchman.
Maude %Couchman, a %17-year-old girl,
died at her home in Wichita, Kan,
from the effects Of a pistol wound,
said to have been self-inficted. Mem
bers of the family claim that the girl
took the pistol, of 3s-calibre, placed it
to her right temple and then fired the
shot that ended her life. At the same
time the members of the family say
they were not in the room when the
fatal shot was fred. There is said to
have been no quarrel nor can any mo-
tive be alleged for suicide. All in all,
there is an air of mystery surrounding
the case that the police are hard at
work trying to solve.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1900-12-21
Man and wife Bankrupts.

In the United States court in Pitts
burg, Pa, William II. Van Tyne and
his wife, Katie, fled their petitions in
bankruptcy. The former ows $3ss, 9l2
and the latter $s1s,972. The debts
were contracted in 1894, when Van
Tyne was in the real estate business
in Cleveland. His wife's indebtedness
arose by her giving mortgages jointly
with him and endorsing notes made by
him.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1900-12-21
Daring HOldup,

w. z. O'Donnell, who lives at thirty-
third and Adams streets, Lincoln, Neb.,
was held up and robbed of $50 in cash.
Two men did the work, one held him
while the other went through his
pockets. o'Donnell resisted but was
unable to save his money. He struck
n of the robbers with his dinner
pail. The robbery occurred near
where the car line to University Place
crosses Thirty-third street.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1900-12-21
Best for tho Bowels,

No matter what ails you, headache
to a cancer, you will never get we'll
until your bowels are put right.
CASCARETS help nature, cure you
without a grippe or pain, produce easy
natural movements, cost you just 10
cents to start getting YOU health back.
CASCARETS Candy Cathartic, the
genuine, put up in metal boxes, every
tablet has G. c. G. stamped on it. Be-
ware of limitations.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1900-12-21
A. G. BONsOR.
Tho oldest CHURCH nell.

The Oldest church bell tower in this
country is located in the top of a fir
tree in Tacoma, Wash. When the first
settlement was made on Commence
ment bay, Puget sound, a church was
built, but there was no bell tower, SO
a hig fir tree was selected. The tree
still stands with the bell in its top
Washington Times.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1900-12-21
One hundred and sixty miners AT; Il

One hundred and sixty miners at the
Simpson coal mines in Lafayette, Col.
have gone on a strike because the
Northern Coal company, which
oparates the mine, refused to increase
the wages of top men from 81. so to
80 a day. Should a settlement not be
eacned within a few days the CON-
pany's other mines, employing several
thousand men, may become involved.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1900-12-21
Difficult 10 Collect.

Here is a true story on one of our
hardware clerks" says the Downs
(Kas.) Times. "A little 4-year old girl
walked into n Of the hardware stores
some time ago and had a bolt put in
her little express wagon. When the
job was completed she asked the clerk
what the charges were. The clerk in
formed her that a kiss would pay the
bill, and the little lady said: All
right, mamma will pay you"
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1900-12-21
Prosperity for 1901.

Indications point to great prosperity
for the coming year. This is a sign of
a healthy nature. The success of q
country, as well as of on individual,
depends upon health. Ifyou have any
stomach trouble try Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters which cures dyspepsia,
indigestion and %biliousness.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1900-12-21
WILL WIND UP ITS AFFAIRS
Big Ohio Paper Company in Hands of
Receivers.

A Piqua, O., dispatch says: The
creditors of the Gray company filed
a petition praying for the dissolu
ton of the corporation, which is one
of the largest paper concerns in the
country. The application was grant
ed, A. M. Orr, of Piqua, and G. l..
Marble, of Van Vert, being appointed
receivers. The reason given for the
dissolution is the expiration of the
short-time charter. The receivers will
wind up the business of the old COM
pany and convey the new plant to a
new company and at M increase the
capacity of the plant. There will be
no interruption of business.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1900-12-21

In the district court at Emmetsbure.
Iowa, Judge Bailie rendered his de-
cision in the omitted. tax case, holding
that section 1874 was constitutional;
that it was repealed by implication by
chapter SO of the laws Of 1900, and
that chapter SO of the laws Of 1900 is
not retroactive, but that section 1874
would be, if valid.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1900-12-21
Fremont to Have 4 NEW De,ot

A rumor which seems to be well
founded indicates that a new passen-
ger depot will be erected in Fremont
early in the spring. It is stated that
the plans have been accepted, and that
the building will be as fine as any on
the system.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1900-12-21
Thousand. of An.roh,st. Arrested.

In Italy the persons arrested as an
archists after the assassination Of the
king numbered nearly 1900. In adj
dition to these scores of persons were
thrown into prison for speaking in
apology OF Bresci's deed. Arrests for
this offense continue to be made daily
all over Italy.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1900-12-21
Missing Man Located.

E. A. Coger, the contractor who so
mysteriously disappeared from Ne
braska City some weeks since and who
was supposed to be drowned and for
whose body a reward of 5000 was Of
fered, has been located by his son, to
whom he wrote a letter. Why he went
away is not explained.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1900-12-21
Wa. Adviser to the Court.

Count Kasoda, late president Of the
privy council of Japan. was one Of his
country's Oldest statesmen. He was
originally in the army, which made
him of especial value during the
Japan-China war, and when he n
tered public life his advance a rapid
as a stout defender Of the imperial
government. For some years he vas
adviser to the court.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1900-12-21

In the district court at Falls City
William NJ. Miller, alias Hunt, who
killed the marshal of Rulo during a
fusion rally last October, expected to
stand trial and entered a plea Of not
guilty, but for some reason he became
afraid of the jury and took a life SEN
tence rather than take the chances of
getting a rope.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1900-12-21

"Virtuama" Tablets cure "brain-fag,'' nerv-
GUS, vital, mental, physical debility in men and
women. Great restorative for weak people. u.
Can't be cured cheaper. Mailed by Kidd Drug
Co., Elgin, ILL.,; j. R. Hurlbut Co., DesMoines,
Ia; Riggs Pharmacy, ll4s Q street, Lincoln;
H. S. Baker, Sioux City; Myers Drug Co., Oma-
ha. Regular rubber goods carried.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1900-12-21
Aged Author. May Write.

Mark Twain says he is in doubt
about the age at which an author
should lay aside his pen. He uesd
to think 1t was 60, but he is now 65
and has changed his mind.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1900-12-21
EVANS HAS A CLEAR FIELD
Choice of Minneapolis for United States
Senator.

Robert G. Evans Of Minneapolis.
Mimi, is now the only avowed candi-
date for the United States senatorship
made vacant by the recent death of
Cushman e.. Davis. At "a meeting of
the Hennepin county delegation an
nouncement of the withdrawal of
Thomas Shevlin from the race was
formally made. Then followed state
ments from Thomas Lowry and Loren
Fletcher that they have no desire for
the place. This left the field clear for
Mr.. Evans. A resolution was adopted
declaring Mr. Evans to be the candi-
date of Hennepin county for election
to the United States senate.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1900-12-21

lam sure Piso's Cure for Consumption saved
my life three years ago.-Mrs. THos. ROBBINS,
Maple Street, Norwich, N. Y, Feb. II. 1900.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1900-12-21

William G. Carey and wife, while
driving across the railroad bridge 1T
Jewett, Ill, were instantly killed by a
Vandalia fast train. The horses were
also killed.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1900-12-21

The only way to CURE diseases Of the
skin is by cleansing the system and puri-
flying the blood: take Garfield Tea, 1t Ia
the best blood purifier known.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1900-12-21

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUENINE TABLETS. All
druggists refund the money n 1t fails to cure.
E. w. Groves signature is on the box. 25c.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1900-12-21

FITS Permanently Cured. No hts or nervousness after
first days use Of DR.. Kline's Great Nerve kestorer,
Send for FREE $500 trial bottle and treatise.
De. 3. II. KLINE, Ltd. g3I Arch St., Philadslphia, Pa.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1900-12-21

Rheumatic and Gouty Affections disap-
pear after cleansing the system with Gar
field Tea-a blood purifier made of herbs
and recommended by physicians.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1900-12-21
Withdraw From the Council.

The steamitters' union of Chicago
decided to Withdraw from the build
ing trades council and sign a three
years settlement agreement with the
contractors.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1900-12-21

A soft word will accomplish more
than a hard lecture.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1900-12-21
Fan From Traln Fata1.

Mrs. James Campbell fell from a
Northwestern train between Ripon
and Dartwood, Wisconsin, sustaining
injuries from which she died.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1900-12-21

Blsmark,s Physician Receives appointment
Bismarck's sons have testified to
their friendship for their fathers
physician. DR.. ~schweninger, by APP
pointing him director and head physi-
clan Of a hospital they have endowed
at Lichterfeldt, near Berlin.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1900-12-21

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
dammation, allays pain, cures wind collie. CSC q bottle
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1900-12-21

One of the prettiest fashions OF
winter is to have hat and muf tc
match.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1900-12-21

The charm of beauty Is b~esutiful hair. Secure Il
with PARKkR's HAIR BALsAM.
aINDERCoRNB, the best cure for corAs. l5cta
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1900-12-21

Some people are generous only when
they can be patronizing.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1900-12-21

Love can lead with a silken thread
where hate could not drive with o.
regiment of bayonets,
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1900-12-21

@. Fl. Crabtree, Des Moines, Iowa, will on re-
quest explain all about the Gladiator Gold.Min.
Ing company; extremely interesting; write me.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1900-12-21

Some people give good advice tt
others because they don't want i,
themselves.