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Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1880-10-23

CUSTER CRY, ID. r., Oct p, 1880
There having been some misunder-
standing or misrepresentation as to my
attitude towards Custer county, and my
action in the district convention, /
wish simply to set myself right before
the voters of Custer county. ! freely ad-
NIT that there is reasonable ground of
complaint, but insist that all the blame
should not he laid at my door, although
l am willing, as member of that con-
vention, and holding proxy from
Custer county, to take my share.
held the proxy of Mr.. Bailey, de-
legate from Custer, with written instruc-
tons TO cast the vote for Mr.. John L.
Taylor, as candidate for the lower house
The proxy containing the instruction,
was by me handed to the committee on
credentials, and learn that all the
papers have been destroyed, and l can.
not therefore produce it. / went into
that convention in good faith and voted
the proxy, that l held, for Mr.. Taylor
as instructed.
In coroboration Of my statement as tc
the instruction, present the following
statements of gentlemen who were il
the convention, and on the committee
on credentials, and cognizant of the fact
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1880-10-23
To the Chronicle.

In your issue of Oct 10th we notice
our names used in connection with the
Olive Branch claimed to be held out by
us to our republican friends of Custer
county, and that Mr. Warner would he
the offering we hold forth. Now in fair
ness to ourselves we would say that the
same is untrue. we have as far as possi-
BILE tried to close the wound which now
exist. |, speaking for myself, (Mr.
Harding,) would say that the only offer
made was made by myself and that was
to the republican central committee, of
your county, Offering to withdraw in
favor of any gentlemen that the repub-
licans of this county could agree upon.
Your committee refused to accept, claim
ing that was not what they wished. Our
only object was to enhance the interest
Of the republican party.
J. A. HARDING.
A. w. HASTE.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1880-10-23
A Card.
j. A. HARDING.
A. w. HASTE.

RocKERvILLE, d. T., Oct. 16, 1880.
EDITOR CUSTER CHRoNICLE.-It has
been currently reported in this county,
that Messrs. c. l.. Wood and Geo. w.
Metcalf, were instrumental in compiling
the Peoples Independent Ticket.
Now, stand ready to prove to each
and every rersop wae sees fl te question
me on the subject, that the above men.
toned ticket was formed before Mr.. c. L.
Wood returned from the Rockford con.
vention, and was only submitted to Mr.
Metcalf, just before publication, for his
acceptance. Mr. Wood is an ardent
supporter of this ticket, and we feel
honored in having a man, with his
ability and influence, to help along q
cause that should receive the support OF
every citizen in Pennington county
Yours Respectfully,
T. l.. SCRUIoN, Chairman
County Central Committee People.
Party.
L
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1880-10-23

1t is also well known that placed the
name of Mr.. Taylor in nomination, and
was anxious that Custer county should
have representation on the district
ticket, but all the candidates for the
house were voted for st one ballot, and
resulted in giving all the candidates to
Lawrence and Pennington counties. l
was as fairly nominated as either Of the
other four, and should not be held any
more responsible for the failure Of Gus
member Of the convention, in fact not as
much SO, as l placed Custer county
man in nomination and supported him
by my vote.
PORTER WARNER.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1880-10-23
PORTER WARNER.
The Khedive's Gift.

The cornerstone Of the obelisk was
laid in Central park Oct. 9th by Jesse B.
Anthony, grand master of Masons in the
state of New York, assisted by the
Grand lodge and some two hundred and
fifty Masonic lodges, and escorted by
the Grand commandary Of Knight
Templars and fourteen Communicates Of
New York, Brooklyn, and other cities.
The different divisions began to form on
Fifth avenue at ! o'clock, and at p. m.
the column took up its line of march
for Eighty second street, where the
ceremonies took place, near the Metro
poitan museum, on the knoll of which
the obelisk will be the conspicuous orna-
ment. There were more than nine
thousand Masons in the line. The
lodges and Communicates formed in
sections of six with intervals of four feet.
Along the line of march the avenue was
crowded. and the balconies and windows
of hotels and private residences were
thronged with privileged spectators,
while the stoops and sidewalks overflow.
ed. The disciplined and fine appearance
Of the paraders drew out much favora-
BILE comment, and as a specimen Of
marching the parade is said to have
been the finest ever been seen here.
Each commandery and division was
headed by band, so that there was
NJ mt s,,t I,
all the time. AS the Communicates
went up the avenue they formed crosses,
squares, triangles, the figure 4, made
inner and outer wheels, marched in
oblique line, and made a number Of
figures which each commandery has for
specially, SO that rs they proceeded,
their plumes and brilliant uniforms were
constantly making intricate and beauti-
full Kaleidoscope pictures. Every move
ment was greeted with cheers and ap-
plause. As the entrance to the park
was approached. the crowd grew denser,
and in the park itself it was so great
that the policemen were practically USE
less in keeping the spectators out of the
space reserved for the ceremonies. The
column having marched to the base of
the obelisk, opened ranks three deep
and face in. The line then extended to
Sixtieth street, where the grand masters
and the Grand lodge officers left the
carriage and, preceded by Apollo com.
mandery and Anglo-Saxon lodge, march
ed through the line to the platform on
the knoll, from which the ceremonies
were conducted. The masters and
wardens of the lodge followed, and the
marshall took charge. The ranks were
closed and the commanderies were
massed on the west side and the lodges
on the north and east sides, while the
south side was crowded with spectators.
When order had been obtained the
grand master addressed the brethren
and proceeded to lay the corner stone
after the usual Masonic formula. Under
the stone was placed box containing
large number Of Masonic documents and
papers, and relics furnished for the pur.
pose by the several Washington depart
ments.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1880-10-23

"Any letter for me" asked Q young
lady of the female postmaster in . coun.
try town. NO." was the reply.
Strange" said the young lady aloud to
herself, as she turned away. Nothing
strange about it," cried the f. m, though
the delivery window; "you amt answer.
Cd the last letter he writ ye!e
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1880-10-23

from personal knowledge know how I
voted and here present the statement
of two gentlemen, which think, in con-
nec.ion with nay own explanation,
should satisfy every one of my honora-
BILE action in the matter.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1880-10-23

Fargo Argus: "Tracklaying on the
various extensions of the st. p. & NJ
road is being pushed with energy, and
mile and half of new track is being
added daily. On the Grand Forks and
Fargo extension thirty-one and hall
miles is completed. Between Brecken-
ridge and Maple river twenty-fou Of the
forty-eight miles has been ironed, and
from Morris to Brown valley, same
distance, twentysix and one half miles
of the track are finished Grading has
proceeded fifteen miles west of Grand
Forks.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1880-10-23
ROCKFORD, d. T. Oct. 20. 1880.

/ hereby declare that Mr.. Bailey's In.
structions to Porter Warner contained
In the written proxy signed by said
Bailey, were to the effect that he use
all honorable means to secure the
nomination Of John L. Taylor, as repre-
sentative, and further state that / as
secretary of the crcdential committee
had every chance to know this to be
true. w. w. SMrrHsoN.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1880-10-23
Crook CRY, Oct 19.
FRIEND PORTER WARNER:

/ have not the papers Of the district
convention, but ] remember Of Taylor
.c!i3.g ma that there was a proxy to
Porter Warner, and upon that proxy he,
Warner, was instructed TO nse his in
fluence to obtain the nomination of
Taylor. This, Taylor told me as proof of
the statement to me that he was the
choice Of Custer county.
j. II. DIX.
Chairman Committee ON Credentials.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1880-10-23
FROM THE NORTH.

Over half million dollars have been
expended in improvements in Dead
wood since the fire, one year ago.
The Snowstorm mine aid mill on BALD
mountain resumed operation on the
10th.
The Esmeraldo company in Blacktai
are putting up new 60-stamp mill.
The Homcstake pay roll amounts tc
$4,000 per month.
Deadwood had about foot of snow
last week
1t is reported that Spearfish is to have
a newspaper.
The last cleanup of the Golden Star
l20 stamp mill was $40 pounds Of anal.
gam.
The largest shipment by any one
coach of Black Hills bullion was $260, 300.
Ore from the Sitting Bull mine at
Galena is being shipped to the smelter
at Omaha.
r. d. Kelley is candidate on his own
hook for treasurer Of Lawrence county.
A. J. Rigby, formerly superintendent
of the Caledonia has taken charge Of the
Esmeraldo, Golden Seal and Ocean
Wave mines near Central, and Will erect
a 0-stamp mill.
The Queen-Bee mine and mill has
been put in operation
Burglars attempted q raid on Judge
Claggets house, in Deadwood, last week.
Deadwood is to have water from
Whitewood instead Of City creek.
The Bismarck Co.'S new building is
completed.
The name Of East Pierre has been
changed to Matto by the p. Q. depart
ment.
Last Sunday the Homestake's semi
monthly cleanup was made amounting
to $l500OO
Helena is within 24-hours ride Of the
end of the track at Dillon, and five days
and nine hours of Chicago.
The total assessed valuation of Dead
wood is SS6l $50, or $l22,397 greater
than last year, Notwithstanding the
fire. The amount oftaxaton Is $45 5,521.-
81. The assessed valuation is, in many
instances less than twenty-five per cent
the Mclaughlin block, assessed at $4,000,
and many heavy stocks Of merchandise
listed at $500 EACH Pioneer.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1880-10-23
PENNINGTON, DAKOTA, Oct. 10, 1880.

! y WHOM 1T MAY CONCEKN
l was a delegate in the DISCREET con-
vention that nominated candidates for
council and house of Dakota legislature,
and know that Porter Warner cast the
vote Of Bailey, delegate from Custer
county whose proxy Warner held, fol-
John l.. Taylor for member Of the house.
saw Warmers ticket and know from
personal knowledge how Warner voted.
DAN RATHBoRN.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1880-10-23

EDITOR OF CHRoNIcLE-I would state
that last evening received letter from
John ID. Patton, of Deadwood, an in
innate friend of mine, and man think
whose word can be relied upon, that Mr..
Warner upon receiving the proxy from
Mr.. Bailey, of this place, instructed by
said Bailey, to cast the same for John L.
Taylor, did rs he was SO instructed, and
voted for Taylor, and he further states
that he know said instruction was for
Taylor.
En- IT HrArRy
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1880-10-23

Potato, Bear and Niger galches are
to have water with which to work their
rich placers.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1880-10-23

Several members Of that convention
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-07-02

public be entrusted. His splendid genius,
his tried honesty, his known qualifications
for great emergencies, are sufficient guaran-
tees that we shall have prudent, patriotic
and economical administration of govern
ment. With such captain at the helm of
the old ship, with new timbers and new
canvass she will once more proudly
"Tread the waters like a thing of life"
VIM. II. English is no novice in the theory
or practice of government He is a man of
enlarged views and practical experience.
His service in the public affairs of his own
State, as well as in Congress, where he
served several terms, is marked with an Of
fetal honesty that challenges the closest
criticism and commands the admiration of
every honest man. His endorsement by
Indiana, State which has been made
the battlefield for fifteen years, and which
has invariably written her name upon the
great Democratic column, is the best evil
dence the people could desire as to the wis
dom Of the Convention in coupling his name
with that of General Hancock.
With such ticket we shrink from no re-
sponsibility, fear no barriers, and calmly
and peacefully declare that we shall have an
overwhelming victory.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-07-02
Our Next Congressman.

The contest for the nomination as the can
didate of the Democratic party in the Sixth
Congressional District at the approaching
Congressional election is taking on regu-
lar boom for our fellow townsman-Col.J Jas.
NJ. Schley. As far as we are now advised
there will be three candidates before the
convention, Col l.. Victor Baughman, of
Frederick; Maj. II. Kyd Douglas, of Wash
ington, and Col. James NJ Schley, of Ale
gany. Neither Garrett nor Montgomery
viii presenta candidate unless it should be
the necessary "dark horse
Col. Baughman will carry Frederick, Mai.
Douglas, of course, will get Washington,
while Col. Schley will carry Allegany and
Garrett, leaving Montgomery as the battle
ground. Col. Schlcy will, therefore, so into
the convention with eight votes, with as
good, if not better, chances of carrying the
vote of Montgomery than either of the
other candidates, and he would only need
Montgomery's vote TO nominate him, while
If Washington and Frederick should com
bine on one Of the other candidates, he
would still need one from another county To
nominate him. We have carefully exam
ined the whole question pro and con and have
come 10 the conclusion that Colonel Schley
is the most available candidate that could be
put forward by our party this fall.
While the Colonel has always been an un
swerving Democrat, he has not been identi-
fed with any Of the factions ia the district,
therefore he will get his full party vote
throughout the district which we believe
will be enough to elect him; but in addi-
ton he will get considerable support from
the independent members of the opposition
party, who have already had enough of MIR.
Urner, who has not turned out 10 be the man
he was supposed 10 be, and who would not be
likely 20 make a better record in the next
Congress than he has in the last, his voice
not having been heard upon any of the i'm
portant questions before the late Congress.
Col. Schley has always ran ahead Of his
ticket whenever he has been a candidate for
Office. Notably was this the case when he
ran for States Attorney in Know Nothing
times, while the Democratic ticket was
elected IN this county by an average ma.
joriiy Of II, Col. Schley was elected by 2ls
majority. He h a native of Frederick county,
where he was elected to the House of Dele.
gates, afterwards declining the nomination
Tor the Senate lie has represented ALE.
gany In the House Of Delegates also, and
during 10th periods rendered good service as
a legislator in this community he Is known
by all classes as "A man ~ undoubted inieg.
nty, business capacity aud forensic ability,
and II nominated and elected will make an
efficient and able Congressman, With whom
his constituents yin he satisfied. let us
nominate Col. Schlcy, and Ne believe be
can and will be elected. CambTioFd 1iao.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-07-02
THE TKO CONYENTIONS

In reading the accounts of the Chicago
and Cincinnati Conventions, the first thing
which attracts our attention is the great
contrast between the two.
Chicago was wild, untamable mob, bent
only on the defeat of one man or the success
of another; principles passed as nothing
and men as everything, and the common
places of the platform were read and adopted
without the slightest interest or enthusiasm
In everything in Chicago there was an evil
dent determination to dwarf the interests of
the country and imperil even the success of
the party which the convention represented
rather than to permit one candidate TO de-
cline or another succeed. There was a
noise, bluster, q lack of serions con-
sderation at Chicago which speaks i'll for
the plodding, practical methods of the Amer
lean people The ideas were in chaotic
state, because they were small and hid from
view in what appeared TO them as the greater
conflict between giants among men, and it
was impossible to give that care in making
up the issues and the ticket which the time
demanded. In short, a cyclone of passion,
prejudice and Partially or preferences pre-
vailed during the entire sittings of this
body.
In Cincinnati there was little to indicate
the drift of events, or TO show that the friends
of one man or another were particularly
welded TO him, or that there was u deep
seated, general opposition TO any other
Then there was a quiet about the delegates
to this convention which gave them the air
VI desiring TO do the best for the party and
the country, and nothing 10 indicate that a
mob was about 10 take weeks possession
Of the country in order to advance or retard
is whims or interests. The element of ear
nestness which il exhibited was an earnest.
ness that had for lis object the good Of the
people. II was calm, quiet and dignihod in
every part of lis proceedings The speeches
made in behalf of the several candidates
pat IN nomination were eloquent, truthful
and short, each showed that the principles
Of the party were a vial consideration, and
that the men who represented them geTe as
almost nothing. No man was put In nomi.
nation whose public record did not proclaim
him - lse patriot and statesman and wis
could safely 10 Gauustcd with an honest
discharge Of the duties of lbo Office 10 which
the people would call him. The platform
submitted is wise, sound, patriotic and states.
maplike. Tho measures embodied 90 10 the
root of those evils which haye for twenty
years disturbed the country, and will egeniu.
ate Ia restoring peace, harmony and other
blessings 10 people who have suffered ~
hong, yet endured " nobly
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-07-02
The Methodist Reunion.

The Methodist Reunion, which will take
place place at the Fair Grounds, at Rockville,
on Thursday, July 18th, is intended TO be
festive occasion in which the membership and
Sunday School Of each appointment in Rock
Vile Circuit, II. L Church South, will take
part. The former pastors of the ci.cuit, as
Tar as practicable, are expected to be present
Short addresses on Missionary, Sunday School
and other church interests will be delivered
Singing by the schools will be a prominent
teature-Z, D. Waters, Esq :, of Brookevile,
16eing in charge of The singing, and Professor
Sipe presiding at the organ. We hope that
our friends OF every denomination will take
part with us, and they are cordially invited
1t is to be Basket Picnic, and each family
is expected to bring the well-laden basket, so
useful on such occasions.
Exercises VII! begin ct $50, A. NJ, and the
Commit tee of Arrangements will meet on the
grounds at 9o'clock. Please take notice that
Thursday, July 18th, is the day, and not
wednesday, as at first announced. Let each
superintendent of our Sunday Schools see
that his school is out in fill force
G.. r. TYLER
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-07-02

We have noticed that many of the leading
Republican journals are crying out let us
have a presidential campaign unmarked by
personal abuse and vituperation." This is
but right, and we could better appreciate
the fact had not the Republicans placed
in the field man whose public record will
not stand the test of an honest inspection
He is before the people for the highest office
known under our constitution and we must
examine into his official life This exami-
nation the Republican press are shrewd
enough to know will develop such state Of
the abuse of the trust imposed as will rem.
der their candidate unfit for the confidence
Of the great American people. A man who
solicits such a high office must be above
suspicion.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-07-02
We1O Advertisements.
IMPORTANT NOTICE.
To Fathers, Mothers, Brothers, Sis
tiers, UncIes, Aunts and
All Relatives.

Secure certificates on your lives in the
SOUTHERN PENNSYLVANIA MUTUAL RELIEF AS
ISOLATION, of Hanover York county, Pa the
cheapest relief offered by any association in the
United States.
Certificates given on all males and females
that are of sane mind and good health, from
30 10 Be- years of age, at the following
low rates S. for 81, 900 certificate $40
for So, 1000; SIS for So, 600; $40 for 81 900;
S25 for SIS, 900; or total of
Sl5 to secure a certificates for So, 900 the First
Division.
$50 to secure certificates for Sc, 900 in the
Second Division
$50 to secure certificates for Sc, 900 in the Third
Division
S75 TO secure certificates for $l5, 900 in the
Fourth Division;
SIS to secure certificates for $4,000 in the
Fifth Division
Yearly thereafter only 81 on each one thou
sand during life, with the following assess
ments in each class and division At the death
of member, Sl.25 on 81 900; S2.25 on
1000; $3.50 on $4,000; $40 on 81, 900;
and $3.50 on $4,000.
All males or females from So to 85 years
Of age, are respectfully requested to secure
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MES DO NOT INSURE OVER 65 YEARS. Therefore
as this IS your only chance for relief, we
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1T is DANGEROUS TO DELAY.
Remember, you have NO RISK in becoming
a member Of this Association, as its officers
have each given bonds to the amount of
$4,000 for the faithful performance of their
duties.
We insert the following letter from prom
inent and reliable citizen of York, Pa, but
formerly a resident of this county. In speak
ing of the aoove Association he says;
York, Pa, May 5, 1880.
GEO. W. WELSH Esq, Hanover, Penn'a.
Dear Sir 1t will afford me great pleasure
TO recommend at any time, THE SOUTHERN
PENNSYLVANIA RELIEF ASSOCIATION, of Han
over, York county, Pa, of which you are
one OF the Directors and also the General
Agent.
From my knowledge of yourself and others
of the Board of Directors, feel assured that
the business will be conducted upon just
and honorable basis.
Wishing to the Association land yourself
every possible success, am
Yours truly, II. II. CARTER,
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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-07-02
DR.. Woods Celebrated Anti-Bilious
and Liver Pills.

.so- These Pills are highly recommended
by the Medical Faculty aud have gained a de.
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Headache, Pains in Side, Siomarh or Back,
Sick Stomach, Loss Of Appetite, Ind digestion.
DeraugrInenl OF Kidneys, sour Stomach, Dys.
pepsia, ia6itual Constipation, and In all Bil.
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- Sold everywhere. Gapr 2-u