Rapid City Journal from Rapid City, South Dakota • 1

RAPID CITY DAILY JOUENAlf 1 No. 1 141. RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA, FRIDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 1889 PRICE FIVE CENTS. MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISEMENTS. PROFESSIONAL CARDS.

JUSTICE COURTS. Jl'DOt LI KB. M. Huflman, charged with stealing everything fitted op in an elegant manner. Shelves have been arranged for law books, a coal stove purchased and other conveniences put in.

PRICE, TV on Tiiimi aw. ciiun i-ree OF PRIZES I TO TAKE PLACE DECEMBER 30, 1889, AT PRICE, THE purposes. A large number of strangers are in tbe city, all anxious to invest mony in Rapid City realty, Ths Joca-uai predicts that Rapid City will experience lively times from now on. Railroad news of a favorable nature has been received, money is being invested in the city, and everything points to a period of activity. F.C.Grimes, brother of M.

L. Grimes, of this city, who has been visiting with his brother for the last year, left on last express en route to Denver, Colorado. Mr. Grimes, who has been in poor health for some time, will visit Colorado In hope that his illness will be cnred by tbe climate of that state. His many friends in Rapid City will be pleased to learn that his hopes have been realized.

Aorosa Country. A large number of Rapid City people left early yesterday morning by wagon across the country for Pierre, Among the number were Dr. T. M'Giily cuddy, William Uramberg, Judge Now-in, John F. Schrader, George Wells and Frank Lockhart.

Tbe party go to attend the meeting of the first legislature, and looking after business matters, political and otherwise. Library Hall promises to be crowded on Monday evening next, the date set for tbe appearance of tbe Royce and Lansing Comedy company. On Us previous visit to Rapi 1 City the company created a very favorable impression, and on its second visit is sure to draw a crowded bouse. Its membership baa been aaded to since it was here before, and it is now one of the strongest and most successful companies on tbe road. FIRST l'RIZE- Solid Gold Watch, set with seven genuine Diamonds, Howard movement, stem winder and setter, value SECOND PRIZE Mink fur trimmed Overcoat value $125 or $125 in Gold coin.

THIRD PRIZE Your choice of any suit made to measure from our sample book, value $50. FOURTH PRIZE Your choice of any goods in our store to the value of $25. FIFTH PRIZE Your choice of any goods in our Boot and Shoe Depart ment to the value of $10. Notwithstanding the above liberal inducement which we offer our patrons, our prices are any ot our would-be competitors. Wc will cheerfully refund money in any case of dissatisfaction PRICE, THE CLOTHIER.

J. A. BEHRENS, For Plarr. A fery Urge number of Black Hllli people left on last evening'- paiaenger train for Pierre, where they all go to attend on the flret meeting of the atate legislature. Beeidea the member elected to the legislature from Mead, Butte and Lawrence counties, large delegations were on board from those counties a bo make the trip having in view the consummation of political schemes.

Major A. J. Simmons, of this city, and Captain O. V. Gardner, of Spring Valley, boarded the train at tbe depot and will accompany the delegations to Pierre.

An eitra aleeper waa attached to tbe train at this city in order to accommodate the crowd. It was a lively crowd and there is no danger that time will bang heavily on its bands during the trip. Th Supreme Court, Tbe supreme court for Dakota territory is a thing of the past. The last session of that body was held at Dead-wood Wednesday night. A full bench was present, and when it adjourned it went out of existence.

Tbe next session of tbe supreme court held in Booth Dakota wilt convene by authority of tbe state, and will be presided over by judges elected by tbe people from among themselves. Tbe members of the court were paasengers on on the east bound train last evening. A Praise Meeting. The Journal is in receipt of a circular from tbe Non-partisan Constitutional Prohibition organisAtion of South Dakota which states that a grand praise meeting of tbe prohibitionists ol South Dakota, will be held at Pierre, commencing Monday evening, October 14, at 8 o'clock p. m.

This meeting is called by the Non-partisan Constitutional Prohibition organization, that South Dakota may make acknowledgement and return thanks in a manner commensurate with the magnitude of tbe blessings received. At tbe same time arrangements will be made for clearing up tbe recent campaign; and also a principle to be defined and a line of policy adopted with reference to future legislation for the due enforcement of tbe prohibitory amendment. A new and permanent organisation will be effected. Prohibitionists of South Dakota without regard to religion or creed or party affiliations are invited to be present in large numbers. On a Visit.

P. J. Quintmeyer and wife, of Water-town, Wisconsin, were arrivals on the passenger this morning. Mr. Quintmeyer is a brother-in-law of Postmaster Schnasse, of this city, and he and bis will visit for a short time with Mr.

Schnasse and family, A Sad Affair. Further particulars of tbe boy Myers, killed in Boulder canyon a few days since, are as follows; Father and son came from the ranch on Lower Bare Butte to tbe Beaver saw mill in Boulder canyon, for a load of lumber, with a couple of yoke of oxen. Tbe lumber was loaded, and tbey started on their return. In going down a bill, tbe brake gave out, letting tbe wagon run on to tbe oxen, which became frightened and started on a run. The boy jumped from tbe load when tbe brake broke, and tried to stop the oxen, and in his effort was knocked down and fairly trampled to death.

The father finally stopped the frightened animals, and retraced his steps, looking for his boy, whom he found as above stated, crushed to death. Being a new comer to the country, he waa unacquainted, unable to speak a word of English, and not knowing what to do, remained with his dead boy In the canyon all night. As soon as daylight came, be went with the corpse to Billy Myera ranch on Bear Butle, and from there to his own place, where tbe boy was buried. The family came to tbe Hilts from the old country about a year ago, and are spoken highly of by their neighbors. Deadwood Times.

fiN Jt DEALER fit mi KRttK FFF F.K NN NN KKKK RRRR fi tr ft CULT ft irmi NN PIANOS AND ORGANS. MAIN STREET, THREE DOORS EAST OF POBTOFFICK, RAPID CITY, DAKOTA UNDERTAKING PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. THE HOTEL HARNEY, MUS'C. Teacher of Violin, Piano, Organ, Units r. Voice, Or-cheatraand Harmony.

Temu; 18. OU per term of siitevn le-sons. For further iiifnnuaiion, address, Hri'alu roller, KaplJ Cliy, South Dakota. BRITAIN I'OTTaR, ATTORNEYS, Attorney and Counselor at Law. Probata Judge of Pennington county.

OnV roniiuert'lal Block, Si, Jim) Htrcevt, Hitpid City, Dak. Will practice lu all courts. Mom to loan on farms. LEVI McUFK. Atlorncy and Counselor si Law.

OfnVe Main Street, over Flrnt National Bank, Itanld City, Dakota. Will practice lu all courts. JOHN W. NOW LIN. Attorney and Counselor at Law.

Office In Pennington County dank Building, corner Main and Six Streets, Rapid Cl.y, Dakota, WILLIAM GARDNER. Attorney and Counelorst Law. OnVoon Main "trcel WIL1IAM T. CO AD. over tho C.

O. 1. Store, Flrat National Bank build, ing, Rapid City, Dakota. Attorney and Cmtmolor JAMES W. FOWLER.

Law. omce ou Seventh Street, Flrat Nationa', Bank Building, Rapid Clly, Dak, Will practice In all courts DAY. BAN08 If AYNIE. LAWYERS. OnVo over Pennington Comity Hank, Rapid Clly, Dakota.

Attorney and Counaelorat Law, Omce flrat room over DAVID WKI.1.8. nitel 4, Son a drug store. Main Street. Laud Olllcs business a specialty. Attorney and Counselor at Law.

Office over the First National llauk. Main Street Rapid Clly, Dakota. Will SIDNEY J. PARSOX8. practice lu all url.

Attorneys snd Counselors at Law. OnVeon St, Joseph SCHRADER LEWIS. htroet, unpiii ritv. iiasota. Mining caiea nun lauu mis luess a specially.

A Homey and Counselor at CHAUSCKY L. WOOD, Law. tilllco, Commercial Block, St. Joaepn Street. Rapid City, Dakota.

Will practice lis au courts. Attorneys and Counselors at Law. Rapid Clly, Dak. Money to Loan on Real Kalate. Office over Black MITCHELL KINO.

Hills Nstional Bank. Attorneys and Counselors VAN C18E WILSON. Block. Main and Lee Streets Dcanwoou. iMioia, mil practice In all courts.

Attorney at Law. Will uractice ill District and L. COOPER. S. courts, "hare the only complete almtracta of tillo to lands and town lota in Pennington county.

Office In the l.ako a Block. B8TAC'S OF TITLE. Abatrnrfr. I have a com plete settof Abstract Books GEO. C.

HUNT, oi ity sdii tjouiiiy property Titles eiamlned and Abstracts furnished at In gal rates. Auditor's Omce Court House, Uupld City. A halt actor, Notary Public ami Conveyancer. C-in- pleto Aliatract Hecords of rennliigton county, ad-stracta of Title -ud Title to H. P.

LEWIS. Real hatate guaranteed tin dcr official bond. Office with Robert Flormanu north "I'l" of 8L Joe street, Knpiti city, Hanoi PHYSICIANS. Physician and Surgeon, ALBERT CAPR 1 Olllco at L. Drug Store, Main Struct, Surgeon and Gynecologist May be consulted by loiter or will visit tbe country Id oaiisullatloii and perform operations.

Bsr rtlce and reaidetice, VYIndaor Block, St Joaeph Street. Telephone In residence. Office D. W. FLICK, M.

I. I hours 10a. m.Jo p. m. Physician and Burgeon.

Ollico at residence corner Qulncy and Ninth Str ets, and at I). Mattcson's drugstore. Hours a' Qulncy Street office until 9 a. m. and from 1 to 8 and 7 to 9 p.

m. Telephone connection. Specialty: Obstetrics and ABEL ATIIIAS, M. D. ttyiiipuoingy.

I'hyalc'au snd Surgoon. Offico at W. L. Gardner's Drug Store on St Joseph Street Rapid City, Dakota, Calls promptly attended. Lit.

J.VANBUSKIRK Phytlclan and Surgeon, Omce and residence Main Street between Eighth and Ninth, All calls promptly attended to. Day or Night. Medicines free. N. WHITFIELD, M.

D. SURVEYORS Civil Engineer. II. H. Deputy Mineral Surveyor.

Office in Pennington County Bank Building, Rapid City A. niCKER. Tlvll Engineer, U. H. Deputy Mineral Surveyor.

Of-Boo in Klornian-i Block, corner Blith and St. Joaeph CHARLES VY. BRYDEN. Streets, Rapid Clly, Dakota CFFI'E. Union Asssy Office.

Lyon A Ramberirur.Aaaaversand Chemists, rear of Merchants LYON BAMBERGER. National Hank, Deadwood, Dakota. Orcssampledand Satisfaction Guaranteed. Ores sent from a Usance will receive prompt attcn Hon. MISCELLANEOUS CARDS.

HARNESS, SADCLES, ETC. THOMAS H. TAYLOR, Manufacturer and dealer In Harness, Saddles, Cowboy Out- fits. WhlDS. Sours.

Bridles, fancy Ssodle Blank ets, Robes, Nets. Duaters. and everything to be found in a (Hat-clans establishment. Main St Agent for Buckeys Mowers and Harvesters. CHINESE MERCHANT.

EE COW, Chinese Merchant Dealer in all kinds of Pure Teas. A full line of Chinese Cnrloaitles, Silk Mufflers and Handkerchiefs. All goods are imported airect from vnina. Sixth Street between Main and 8t Joe. PIANOS, ORGANS, ETC.

COR ORGANS, Sheet Mnslo and 1 Musical Merchandiea. and Sewing Machine Supplies, Light Banning Domestic the star mat leans ttiem call on J. ueutscn, mztn street, between Main and Ht J.ie. BLACKSMITHS. KERCHEVAL A PATRICK, BlacksmUhing and repairing of all kinds promptly attended to.

Plow work and horse shoeing our specialty. Shop on Fifth ritreet between Mala and hi joe. itapia ('ity, uasota Probate lee. In the probate court of the county of Pen ri Ing ton, territory of Dakota. In tho matter of the estate of John A.

Dun nltig deceased. hotlcsrof applicationor letters of adininllra Won. Notice Hs hereby given that Julia A. Dun nine- has Died with the Indirect this court a De tltlon praying for letters of administration of ths eatate of John A. Dunning, deccaaed, and that the 21st day of September, 1889.

at 10 cioca, a. oi saiaaay, being a day oi special term of this court at Kapldt'ily In the court bouse in said county, has been set for bearing said pettitlon, when any person may appear and snow cause why such petition should not be granted. Dated this SOlh day of August 19. Livt McGes, Probate Judge. First pMolleeMbu Angnrst II, CLOTHIER CLOTHIER'S guaranteed to be lower than IN It KRH KIB uiru IKS) Corner Msin snd Ssvsnth Stretts.

RAPID CITY. DAK. John R. Brennan.Proprlator The Lsrgrat, Meat Elegant and Coavleta Hotel in ths Blatk Hills, and EQUAL 70 THI BEST IN THE TERRITORY. Tk.

unrri maknkv la built of brick. atone and iron, has frontage of aevtnly-firs feet on Main and 14a feet on Seventh Slreelj throughout In (irat-claas style. Hath rooms oa ca earn rioor. Board by the Month, $25.00. Dollar a Day Houaa in Dakota.

DAKOTA. WEEK OR MONTH. B. McCarthy Propneter MACHINE CO. RDfiAP BAILEY nr j.

am four pairs of gloves from Morria and Company's dry goods store Wednesday evening, wsa tried yesterday morning on tbe charge. He was found guilty and sentenced to psy a floe of ten dollars and costs. Jl'DOB WALLACE. The case of Edwin Farmer versus A. J.

Mosier occupied the attention of the court all of yesterday, and not being finished at a late hour waa adjourned until nine o'clock this morning. The suit ia brought by Farmar for tbe recovery of a mare now in Mosier'a pos session, which he claims bad either been stolen or bad strayed away from bis ranch last year. Rome question existed as to whether tbe mare sought to be replevined is tbe one lost by Farmar, and a number of witnesses were examined yeaterday, all of whom readily identified tbe mare as tbe animal owned by Farmer. Real Estate Tranefera. Tbe following transacliona in real eatate have been recorded aince the fifth of tbe month.

Furnished by P. Lewis, abstractor: Anna G. Tucker and husband, to William C. Hamilton, warranty deed. lots 1,2 and 3, block 20, Rapid City, $225.

Anna G. Tucker and husband, to Giles S. Congdon, trustee, warranty deed, lots 4 to 16, block 20, Rapid City, Anna G. Tucker and husband to Giles 8. Congdon.

warranty deed, lots 20 to 24. block 26, Rapid City, Alex li. McKay and wile to uarrie a. Van Devort, warranty deed, lots 15 and 16. block 54.

in old townsite of Rapid City, $200. itrennan and Bweeney to A. M. How-man, warranty deed, lots 5 and 6. block 24, Brennan and bweeney addition to Kapid city, iiuu.

O. L. Cooper to William McMullen. warranty deed, lots 7 and 8, block 25, Boulevard auaiuon, Henry W. Tinker and wife to J.

C. 7, block 11, Boulevard addition, $000. William u. Irvine to Newton U. Abbott, warranty deed, undivided one- third interest in west ono-half, southeast quarter and northeast quarter, southeast quarter, section 12, township 1, north range 7, east; also one-ninth interest in south half, southeast quarter and lots 3 and 4, section 1, township 1 north, range 7 east, Addison Wood to Thomas Sweeney, warranty deed, lots 5, block and Sweeney's addition, $100.

KoDert and broesune riormsnn to Henry E. Bailey, notice by Herbert S. Hall, cashier black Hills National bank, of a warrntv deed in escrow un til October 15, 1889, conveying blocks 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, and lots 1 to 12, and 7 to 82, block 9: all of blocks 10, 11. 12, 13, 14.17, 18, 19. 20, 21, 22; lots 1 to 12 and 13 to 10 and 19 to 24, block 23; all ot blocks 24, 25.

26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36. all in Flormann'a addition to Rapid Ctty. Herberts. Hall and wife to William H. Irvine and Newton U.

Abbott, south- eust quarter, southeast quarter section 12, township 1 north, range 7 east, except lot, 25x100 feet, in southeast cor ner, warranty deed I.uuu. Caroline G. Stephens and husband to Valentine T. M'Gillycuddy, warranty deed, lots 1, 2, 3, block 24, Boulevard, $750. Kobert li.

rroudtoot to A. A. Ubap-man, warranty deed, lots 27 to 32, block 88, old toansite of Rapid City. $2,400. Albert 11.

Keller to Cordelia U.Cran- dall, warranty deed, lot 28, block 75, old townsite Rapid City, $275. Henry A. scbiuenburg and wire to Edward L. Feigel, warranty deed, lot 13, block 4, Scbnaase's addition, $35. An order was received Monday at Fort Meade from the war department prohibiting post-traders from selling beer and wine on government reservations.

This will do away with all such drinks at post-traders stores but will not close canteens operated by the sol diers. Tbis is the first step towards national prohibition in prohibition states. Advertiser. During the next three weeks at least Pierre will be one of the liveliest cities in tbe northwest. The Black Hills contingent will help to make things move, for they are all rustlers, and tbe fact that they are in tbe city will not have to be advertised from the bouse tops.

Tbe operations being carried on at the Rapid River Milling company plant and at tbe new Presbyterian church building attracts the nsual crowds daily. The work at both places is progressing rapidly and to the satis faction of the spectators who congre gate around tho scenes of work. At the city election held in Spear fish last Tuesday to fill the position of treasurer, made vacant by the resigna tion of Jack Bishop, Frank Overman, who is well known throughout the Hills, was chosen without a vote hav ing been cast against bim. He was the only candidate. C.

F. Geenen haa completed his slaughter bouse and is now killing his own meats. Ha has one of tbe best establishments in tbe west and it is his intention to keep adding to it as his business increases. Tbe incoming passenger train was three hours late yesterday morning. Tbe delay was caused by a heavy train and the large amount of traffic at pres ent passing over the road east of Cbadron.

The saddle which rests on a wooden horse in front of Will Freschl's store is a favorite resting place for Ulers, and at any hour of the day some one can be seen trying it on, just to see how it fits. Among the passengers on the east bound express yesterday afternoon were General A. R. Z. Dawson, Rev.

B. Commings, Sol Star, Kirk Phillips, Jim Carney, Frank Washabaogb and EdGalvin. Clarke and Boyd have been adding improvements to the interior arrange ment of their law office, and now have Modern Woodmen. There will be a meeting of tbe Rapid City lodge of Modern woodmen this evening at tbelr hall at tbe usual hour. A full attendance Is desired.

J. U. Ubidlsv, C. Furnished Room for Rant. For particulars inquire at this office.

Shiloh's Vitalisbr li what you need for constipation, loss of spin'tite, dimness and all symptoms of dyspepsia. Price ten and seventy-five rents per bottle, tor sale by W. uardner and Company. Wanted. An experienced housekeeper by Mrs.

J. W.Nowlin. Plgst Plgsl One bundrd pigs for sale. Enquire If. at Tub Jocbnal otfice.

City Warrants. All parties holding warrants drawn on the city general fund and registered on or before April 30th, 1888, are here by notined to present the same to me for payment. W. 11. Tompkins, treasurer, Dated July ltfth, 1889.

For location certificates call at this otfice. rrobale Sietlre, TERRITORY OF DAKOTA, COUNTY OK 1 Pennington (. In I'robate Court. In the matter of the estate of Jolm 8. Bower, deceased.

Notice heroby liven that John C. ikwvr hss filed with the Juris of this court. a peti tion, praying for Letters of Administration of ine eataie 01 jonn nower, aeceaaeu, ami mat (he 12th da of October. 1H89. at 10 o'clock, a.

in of said day. being day of regular term of inn court, ID-wit; oiwa uctoner term, iw.i, at the court home In the City of Rapid City, county of Pennington, haa been set for hearing aid petition, wneu aim wnere any oeratm interested mavapocar and show cam why the said petition should not be granted. vatea at Kama city mis mn nay 01 remember, A. 1809. LEVI McUKK.

junge or tne rrooaie Mjuri, First publication September 20. REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE AT RAPID CITY, IN TI1E TERRITORY OF DAKOTA. AT THE CLOHK OF BUB1NKHH. SEPTEMBER SOlh, 1888. RESOURCES.

Loans and discounts 11 W.W 87 0.81 07 Overdrafts u. 8. Bonds to seen re 81. WW Ofl ln.724 111 1.1.11 1.1 Other stocks, bonds and mortgages. Due from approved reaerve Due from other National Due from Bute Banks and bankers.

Real estate, furniture, and 2,11" 87 41 00 Currentexpenses and taxes paid At premiums naiu Checks andother cash items. 4.616 26 S.IWT 08 t.VtQOO 95 Bills of other banks Fractional paper currency, nickels, and cents Specie 8.0K0 00 i-ee-ai tenaer noiei 10,000 00 21,4118 03 1.14.1 00 Redemption fund with It. H. Treasurer lo per cent oi Total 84 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in.

1125,000 00 8urolus fund Undivided profits ,045 Zl National Bank notes outstanding V8.V1O 00 Individual deposits subject to check. 40 w5 04 Demand certlllcatea of deposit 44.IWI 60 Due to other national 6.761 A7 Notes and bills re-discounted 12.000 00 Total. 84 Territory or Dakota,) Count of Pennington,) ss- I. if. 8 Hall.

Caahier of the above-named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement Is true to the best of my knowledge and beliof. II 8. HALL, Caahier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this Mil day of October, 18811. Jamis U.

(Jsidi sy. Correct 'Attest: Notary Public. jANKSIUrT. J. H.

Vai.lkttb, Directors. V. T. M'oiLLTcuDnr, REPORT OF THE CONDIT.ON OF AT RAPID CITY. IN THE TERRITORY OF DAKOTA.

AT THE CLOSE Or BUSINESS. SEPTEMBER 80th, 1889. RESOURCES Loans and discounts 1225 421 32 Overdrafts, secured and unsecured 2.9.V4 49 U. 8. Bonds to secure circulation 00 Other stocks, bonds and mortgages.

19.5HH Due from approved reserve ui Due from other National Banki fW9 92 Due from State Banks and 6.W2 20 Real estate, furniture and fixtures. 13.000 00 Gold bnllion 654 03 Checks ace1 other cash items, 11,274 89 Bills or other banks 870 00 Fractional paper currency, nickels ana pennies no Succle 4.947 7.1 Legal tenaer notes a.uuu 11 RedemDtlon fund with U. 8. treasurer 0 per cent, circulation ou Total $334,010 78 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in 150,000 00 Surplus fund 60.000 00 Undivided profits M'll 88 National bank notes outstanding 11,250 00 Individual deposits subject to check 1127,542 5 Demand certificates 0, do- posit 69,296 30 196,848 95 Due toother national bants j.mu 47 Due to Bute Banks and bankers 8,777 98 Total.

78 Territory of Dakota, County of Pennington, as: I. Richard C. Lake, prealdent of the altove- named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement Is true to the best of my knowledge and beuer. kichard u. rresiaent.

Subscribed and sworn to before me this ftth day ofOctober, 1889. m. soHERS, notary ruonc. CorreoV Attest: James W. Fowler, William Hecbt, Directors John R.

Bremhan, I 500 MEN 500 WANTED. To Chop Cord Wood. At ths Montana Mine, Immediately, about four miles eastof Roth ford d. P. W.

McManus. at rapid citt or at ths mine. (SIOIITV liHHU.) Rates JJy the Day, $2.00. Day Iff Positively the beat Two INTERNATIONALHO.TEL KAIMD CITY, White Caps. Several young gentlemen of Rapid City have received notice fro "White Caps." A copy of one of the letters is given below: I C.

It cometh not to destroy: but seek ing to do good among men, attempt not to hide thyself from it. Your tracks have been badly covered; thine Habit is known. Take warning in time and prepare thyself for it. By order 8. B.

I. C. PERSONAL. J. D.

Hale, of Tilford, was in tbe city yesterday. M. P. Van Kuren. of Sturgis, is regis tered at the Harney.

W. 0. Patrick, of Omaha, stopped at tbe Harney yesterday. D. W.

Immel. of Wooster. Ohio, is registered at Hotel Harney. L. Parrisb, of Spring creek, was a visitor in tbe city yesterday.

Isaac Lamb, of Chicago, is in tbe city and is stopping at tbe Harney. S. B. Miller, of Elk creek, was among arrivals in tbe city yesterday, W. M.

Soemer. of Chicago, was a goest at tbe Harney yesterday. Charles Meuller, of Sturgis. was one of yesterday's guests at Hotel Harney. W.

J. FoKlsons. of Deadwood. came yesterday and is registered at Hotel Harney. Adam Rummell.

of Cambridge City. Indiana, registered at the Harney yesterday. W. J. McCandless, of Rusbville, Nebraska, registered at tbe Harney yesterday.

J. B. Stoddard came from Chicago yesterday and is registered at tbe Harney Hotel. J. M.

McVicker came from Lincoln. Nebraska, yesterday, and is registered at tbe Harney. Emma Mcintosh and Alex Mcintosh. of Chicago, were among arrivals at tbe Harney yesterday. The Fort Meade Question.

The SDecial published in certain east ern papers a few weeks ago to the eflect tnat fori jueade was to oe aoanaonea, was. as is well known here, made out of whole cloth. Instead of abandoning tbe post tbe government is at present spending large sums of money in improvements. Tbe latest transaction, to be completed to-day or to-morrow, tends to trove that this will be tbe last post tbe western circuit (o be abandoned. On Tuesday tbe First National bank of this city received from tbe department in Washington cash to no nsed as purcnase money for a certain number of acres of land now owned by William McMillan and nujuiuiug; vuib tiifcjr.

wu wuibu wo sweated tbe celebrated McMillan springs. Tbe purpose or tbis purchase la tnat a first-class water supply can beobtained for the present and guaranteed for the future to the Fort Meade garrison. This purchase will necessitate the ex-pr-nditure of large sums for improvements such as ditching and tbe laying of water mains to the post, a distance of about one mile. This hardly looks as though the government was about to abandon the fort. Sturgis Adver tiser.

CP. Tittle was cutting firewood Wednesday afternoon, and was stand ing close to a clothes line. He made a vigorous strike at a piece of wood, the the ax caught in the clothes line and flying back struck bim in the fare, in Aiding a very bad cut. Tbe wound is not a serious one, but will keep him in tbe house a few days. John R.

Brennan is having a de cided improvement made in tbe office of Hotel Haruey. The corrogated iron in the skylight la being sealed. This was made necessary by the amount of cold wind which blows down through that portion of tbe roof. The improve ment will make tbe office much more comfortable in the winter and be the means of saving a great deal of fuel. George W.

Price baa now got his boot and shoe store adjoining hit clothing establishment opened op and ready for business. It is a very neatly arranged room and the goods In it are shown off to a very good advantage. An arch way connect the boot end shoe portion with tbe clothing depart ment of the establishment, and every thing about the two stores indicates that be is doing a thriving business. Mr. and Mrs.

Frank L. Fay and two children have moved from tht-ir valley residence to Rapid City and will spend tbe winter in tcrwa. FIRST-CLASS' IN EVERY PARTICULAR BOARD BY THE DAY, Corner Main and Sixth Streets. P. THE RAPID CITY FOUNDRY AND MANUFACTURERS OF County Commissioners.

The board of county commissioners met yesterday and spent most of tbe time in a discussion of road matters. No action was taken upon the petition to redistrlct the county, so that the population would be equally represented on tbe board of county commis sioners. Tbe commissioners say tbey have tbe authority to do so only at the January, April or July session. Hid. A.

W. Bangs, state senator elect from Pennington county is expected to arrive on the passenger train from the east this morning. Mrs. Bangs will accompany the judge, her visit to Grand Forks having been of benefit to her health. Tbejndge will not tarry long in Rapid City however, but will leave for Pierre to-morrow and as-istin starting tbe wheels of the state government.

Land Office. Tbe following business was transacted before the United States land office in this city yesterday: Cash entries Gilbert Grignon and Walton L. Meade. Homestead filing Jesse W. Cox.

Final homestead entry William H. Stewart. Pre-emption filings William Fluckey and John W. Jones. Tbe 'Merchants' Carnival," to be given by the ladies of the Baptist church in the dining room of Hotel Harney next Friday evening, will be sore to attract a large crowd.

Preparations have already been commenced for it. The Market Active. As will be seen by a perusal of tbe transfers published in another column, considerable activity is prevailing in real estate in this city. The prices ob tained are all good, and a ready sale is to be had for desirable property, whether for business or residence Wind Mills, Drilling Machines, Iron Fronts, Fence, Railings, CONTRACT WORK DONE PROMPTLY THE BLACK HILLS REAL ESTATE AGENCY I RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA. HENRY E.

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