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Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-04-02
house, thus saving at least 81 900 per
year, making the surplus $3.50, instead
of 81 $40 as it appears in the statement.


New York World, March 2Oth.]
A special meeting of the Worlds Fair
Executive Committee was he'd ycster
day. The following new subscriptions
were announced: Lord & Taylor, 5000;
John Matthews. 81 600; James b. Col
gate, $500; left, UrcIlen q Co, $500;
Chas. Schiesinger, $1,000 additional
Lawrence Drake, $1,000, and Frederick
II. Mead, through {. \. Bliss, $1,000.
These with the subscriptions of +. Tai
colt of $4,000 and of Cornelius Wander
bilt Of $4,000, made a total of S99G,4l,;
Mr.. Theodore Moss, who was elected IA
member of the committee a few days
ago, subscribed $4,000, bu, wnen inform
ed Of the total he changed his subscrip
ton to $500, making exactly 81 10000
subscribed. Colonel StebbinS in calling
the meeting to order, said hat the Rev.
DR.. Newman had requested the omnl'-
tee to arrange for a meeting before the
next regular day. The idea evidently
was that before The next meeting some
thing might Occur of importance to the
committee, and it was intended to afford
an opportunity to the p~erson-piost con-
cerned-Geucral (e-nft-to send IL com
municaIioR@o the committee. Colonel
>tebbins said that neither he nor the
secretary had received any communica-
ton. The special object of the meeting
had therefore failed.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-04-02

The difference betwe,n the first and
last is this: In the first we have 81 900
interest and Il sinking fund Of 5000 aud
which, of course, is left out of the Sec
ond. In their stead we have $4,000
back Indebtedness to pay and a Jail to
build, and, taking the figures of the anti
bond man for this item, it will cost
$1,000 making the total expenses S23.-
$50 which requires Il levy of 43 mills.
III both these statements we have put
the number Of liquor licenses at ten,
but if there should be more or less, the
difference i'm favor of bonds would be
the anne A comparison Of the two
statements will demonstrate the fact that
with taa1s . levy. oftwenty-three mills
will pay all expenses. and leave a surplus
in the treasury Of 81 $40, thus giving the
county a chance to operate on a cash
basis, whereas without bonds. Il levy OF
forty-three mills will lie made, leaving a
surplus of only S240. Our taxes will be
two cents On the dollar more without
bonds, and we start out at the beginning
Of the next year, virtually dead broke.
Is it to u interest to pay two per cent
less taxes. and have a courthouse and
Jail, road to Battle river, our indebted
ness squared up and the county doing
business Oh a cash basis, making our
) paper worth dollar for dollar? No I'M
! prejudiced man will for a momen say
ne.
In both Of these statements We have
placed the running expenses of the
county at $4,000, aud the reader will see
that we have given the anti bond man
statement an advantage of at least $1,000
for, with the bonds, We will have no
s1st ~ , y fer ssMW seisss v sswrt-
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-04-02
OUR TAXES.

During the past week we have heard
3 large number Of the voters say that If
the bonds were going to reduce the
taxes they were in favor of them. No
one who has taken the time or has an
opportunity to find out what will be the
running expenses Of the county for the
next year, with or without bonds, will
for a moment hesitate in voting in their
favor, but for the benefit of those who
have not the time or opportunity. we
have been to some pains to prepare the
following statements of the actual eX-
penses that will be incurred by the
county, and which are, TO all intent and
purpose, official.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-04-02

f.. b. Coleman, y. o. address, Custer
'ity, ID. T. Range Jcnney's Stockade.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-04-02

1t will be seen by the above that, plac-
ing the taxable property at $4,000,
and it is admitted by the most conserva
tive that it will reach that amount, Il
tax of twenty-three mills will pay all
expenses the county viii be Liable to
and leave a surplus of 81 1910. 1t will
also be observed that the sinking fund
Is put ut $500. We have interviewed
the county commissioner OF this sub
iect, and are informed that such will be
the case. Their idea is TO make the
sinking FUND that amount the first year
and to increase it in the same ratio as
the property and population increases
The taxpayer will readily perceive'that
the commissioners are consulting his
best interest in 50 doing. The cry Of
the anti-bond man, and, in fact the only
argument presented by him. has been
that a sinking fund Of $1,000 would be
created the first year, and that tli, sun
would have to lay idle and draw no in
terest, but this action on the part of the
of the commissioners has Knocked that
argument i'm the head. The running
expense of the county the past year
have been only S3,5u0 and W. have pat
them in at $4,000 thus giving a good
margin to work on. This i, also true of
the expenses of the I'VE terms, of court,
which were last year HOO. In fact
there Is nothing in the above statement
under estimated.
We now come to the next statement
WITHOUT BONDS.
! YRS inst. on LIST issue bonds...... $40
ScnOOl o,OoU
Expenses two terms court.......... 2.00o
Expenses county | year.".."..""" 1900
Present acknowledgements 5000
1000
Treas. com. OH 23,o00"........... 92O
Total amount to be raised......S23 800
43 mills on $500, 900. ............... u 800
10 liquor license.............-".. 200
Total receipts.....".".........$ 23,3Ht
Less total expenses".."........... 23,"6)
Surplus, 2lO
Connecticut western news., 1881-01-05
Sirup-Licking.

One of the oldest national sports is that kept up at Terwooren, little place in Belgium, not far from Brussels, be- ing, in fact, one of the place of popular resort in that vicinity Soventhem, St. Job and Uccle being others of like char acter.
 During the Karmess-a popular festi- val--the sirup-licking takes place, and causes much merriment. In one of the streets opening to the village square, two or more country wagons are placed in 8 row, and man stands at each end of the temporary platform thus made hold ing stout pole. These are connected by strong rope, from which at inter- vals hang, suspended by stout cords, pistols--not the weapons of war, but rolls, which must have been baked at least fortnight, and are consequently hard and tough. These are smeared with molasses or sirup. A number of women, generally we'll in years, now as- cend the wagons and are ranged in 8 line, with their hands tied behind their backs. Then the signal is given and each tries to seize with her mouth, and eat as soon as possible, the roll hanging before her. Nose, mouth, hair, forehead and cheeks are soon smeared, but the game goes on. Two will snap at the same roll and tug and fight to get it j; another in her impetuosity, will send it flying, perhaps to curl in its descent round the neck of her neighbor, at the risk of strangling her. Another will try to get some aid from her knee, per- haps sending her wooden shoes flying. Meanwhile the crowd gathered round poke their fun, applaud and cheer, en- toying the sport as only Flemish crowd can,
Connecticut western news., 1881-01-05
Alas, for the Kitten.

A correspondent tells the following story of 8 Hudson River town, we'll known as a summer boarding place l: "I once knew very ridiculous thing to happen there. Years ago I was coming down from Poughkeepsie by boat. It was a bright morning in mid summer, and we stopped at the town to take aboard the few gentlemen who went early to business in New York. Instead of the usual number, there were great many people who rushed aboard the boat in various stages of in- dignation and disgust. It was perfect exodus, and we soon learned the cause. The night before, light bread was made up and set in the pantry to 'rise' Bed time came and all retired-all, at least, save pet kitten, who prowled about seeking 8 comfortable bed. Kitty got into the pantry, and finding the pan of bread, which she mistook for a nice soft cushion, laid down thereon, and went quietly to sleep. The soft dough yielded gradually, and slowly but sure- ly poor Kitty was engulfed, the batter closing over and leaving no sign. When morning came the bread was baked and brought in hot to breakfast. Imagine the scene-all the boarders seated at the table-when that loaf was broken open! They left in body"
Connecticut western news., 1881-01-05
A Christmas Incident,

A little boy called at bank on Christmas morning, and, standing on tiptoe so that he could just look over the counter, said: "W1sh you merry Christmas" The bank official to whom it was addressed having been greeted thus about six dozen times in the last half hour, paid no attention to it. But, noticing that the little fellow still stood his ground as if expecting some- thing, the bank man said: "Well, sonny, what is ?"
 "Wish you merry Christmas" re- peated the lad.
 "Oh, well, I wish you a Happy New Year, and that makes us about square, don't it ?" answered the bank man.
 This was setback to the boy, who stood for full minute evidently trying to collect his thoughts. Finally the little boys eye frightened as though a happy idea had struck him, and he said "Mister, you wished me happy New Year," and, reaching over the counter as far as his little arm could go, continued "Here's 8 penny for you.'
 He dropped the coin and ran out of the bank as fast as his legs could carry him, doubtless fully satisfied that he had done the proper thing.
Connecticut western news., 1881-01-05
Human ImperfectiOn.
PROVERBS FROM THE PEN OF JOHN
 POLICEMAN.

He who boasts of being perfect is per feet in folly. have been good deal up and down in the world, and I never did see either perfct horse or perfect man, and I never shall till two Sundays come together. You cannot get white flour out of coal sack, nor perfection out of human nature. He who looks for it had better look for sugar in the sea. The old saying is, "Lifeless, fault less." Of dead men we should say nothing but good, but as for the living, they are tarred more or less with the black br ush and half an eye can see it. Every head has soft spot in it, and every heart has its black drop. Every rose has it's prickIes and every day its night. Even the sun shows spots, and the skies are darkened with clouds. Mo- body is so wise but he has folly enough to stock stall at Vanity Fair. Where I could not see the fool's-cap I have nevertheless heard the bells jingle. As there is no sunshine without some shadows, so is all human good mixed up with more or less evil even poor law guardians have their little failings, and parish beadles are net wholly of heaven ly nature. The best wine has it's lees. All mems faults are not written on their foreheads and it's quite as we'll they are not, or hats would need wide brims yet as sure as eggs are eggs, faults of some sort nestle in every mans bosom. There is no telling when @ mans sins may show themselves, for hares pop out of a ditch just when you are not looking fo1 them. A horse that is weak in the legs may not stumble for mile or two, but it is in him, and the rider had better hold him up we'll. The tabby cat is not tapping milk just now, but leave the dairy door open, and we will see if she is not as bad thief as the kitten. There's fire in the flint, cool as it looks
 wait till the steel gets a knock at it, an6 you will see. Everybody can read that riddle, but it is not everybody that vii remember to keep his gunpowder out ot the way of the candle.
Connecticut western news., 1881-01-05
THE TARANTU1A.-A learned German

THE TARANTU1A.-Ale learned German has lately gwen some interesting in- formation about the habits of the tarantula, whose nests he has examined on the Roman Campagna. He found that the nest was approached by Q tunnel, which, after running @ foot straight down below the surface of the ground, made a sudden short turn before it finally descended into the big spiders home. The entrance to the tunnel is concealed by an interlacing of grasses. The eggs are enclosed in 8 spun bag, and the young appear in the autumn, when they. seat themselves around their mother and remain until about April, neither parent nor offspring seeking food during Information. Dancing, as inducing profuse perspira- tion, was originally employed to work off the effects of the insects bite. Hence the error that the bite set people dancing.
Connecticut western news., 1881-01-05
How the Editors Met.

Colonel J. F. Claiborne, one of the oldest editors of the South, tells of a novel experience that befen him at Jack son, Miss. The hotel at which he was 8 guest was so full that it didn't surprise him when the host entered his room in the dark and asked permission to put Q cot in the room for stranger. The latter entered soon afterwards and re- tired, but before" dropping off to sleep the occupants of the room had very interesting chat. In the morning they were so pleased with each other that Claiborne asked the strangers name. My name is McCardle." Claiborne started back in astonishment, exclaim- ing "Not Colonel William McCardle, of the Vicksburg Whigs" "Yes," said McCardle, 'and may ask your name?" Claiborne" was the reply. "Good heavens ?" said McCardle, "not Colonel Claiborne, of the Courier ?" "The same," said Claiborne, advancing and shaking hands. The two editors had been calling one another cut-throats for ten years.
Connecticut western news., 1881-01-05
An UnWise Physician.

There have been no nobler instances of self-sacrifce than those recorded of physicians who, to save patient or to investigate 8 disease, have taken extreme risks at the cost of their lives. There is, however, reasonable limit to such experiments, and no physician is war ranted in subjecting himself to needless hazards. If the object aimed at can be gained without mourning any special risk it is obviously the part of wisdom to choose the safer way. The spirit which impelled young Dr. Sanford to choose the more dangerous way, and so lose his life, at Greenpoint the other day, was beyond question commend able; but his act was the reverse of justifable.
 As the case is reported, Dr. Sanford had been attending child afflicted with malignant diphtheria, watching the patient day and night. At last the air passages became blocked, and the doc- tor resorted to the use of the knife. He made an opening in the windpipe, in. serted small rubber tube, and with his mouth drew out the poisonous fluid. By this act he prolonged the child's life several hours, but put an end to his own.
 This is not the first fatal instance of the sort which has occurred in this country, and two or three cases of the same nature have been reported in France. The infectious character of the diphtheritic excretion is we'll known, and Dr. Sanford knew that his life would. possibly, if not probably, pay the for felt for his professional zeal. Ought he to have taken the risk ? More specifically: can we justify his taking the risk?
 We have no hesitation in answering, Certainly not P
 For the simple reason that the deadly matter could have been as prompt ly and as surely drawn off by purely mechanical means. The emergency was not sudden one, or one that could not have been provided for beforehand. In any apothecary shop the doctor might have bought for few 8 cents rubber bulb that would have served the purpose of an aspirator as well as his own mouth, and 1t would not have suffered infection from the poisonous matter drawn into it.
 Our natural admiration for devotion carried to the point of self-sacrifce is apt to make us forget to ask whether the devotion might not better have been manifested in more rational aud equal ly effective way In Dr. Sanford's case we think it might. Anaeri. con.
Connecticut western news., 1881-01-05

FULL OF NINE Ho1Es.-Boys, don't play long whist in 1881-there are too many nine holes in it. From right to left and left to right it reads the same, and the two first and two last numbers added give 9. Eighteen divided by two gives g; 81 divided by 9 gives g.; if di- vivid by g, the quotient contains g :; if multiplied by g, the product contains two 9s. If the IS be placed under the 81 and added, the sum is 99. If the figures be added thus 1, 8, 8, 1, it will give IS, the double of g. Reading from left to right it is also IS, and IS is two- ninths of 81. By adding, dividing and multiplying, 19 9s are produced, being one for each year required to com plete the century. After these mathe- matics, go short" on whist,
Connecticut western news., 1881-01-05
New York Theatres.

The performance at the Madison Square Theatre begins at 8:30-not at o'clock, as is customary at other theatres. The patent double stage makes the waits between the acts very short-one being only forty-five seconds and th1s allows of the curtain rising half an hour later than at other houses.
 "The Bankers Daughter" is drawing crowded houses at the Union Square, and well it deserves it, for it is the best thing on the boards in New York Manager Palmer has done himself credit in the presentation.
 Those who have never seen Uncle Tom s Cabin" now have opportunity at Booth's it was never better done.
 "Olivette is filling every seat nightly at The Bijou Opera House.
 Lawrence Barrett in " Yorick's Love" at The Park is entertaining big houses.
Connecticut western news., 1881-01-05
A Chance for Health

Is afforded those fast sinking into condition of hopeless debility. The means are at hand. In the form of a genial medicinal cordial, Hostetters Stomach Bitters embodies the com- bined qualities of blood fertilizer and depur- ent. ton'c and an alternative. While it pro notes digestion and assimilation, and stimu- lates appetite, has the further effect of purify ing the life current and strengthening the nervous system. AS the blood grows richer and purer by it's use, they who resort to this sterling medicinal agent, acquirenot only vigor but bodily substance A healthful change in the secretions is effected by it, and that sure and rapid physical decay which chronic ob- struction of the functions of the system pro- duce is arrested. The prime causes of disease being removed, health is speedily renovated and vigor restored.
Connecticut western news., 1881-01-05

A PAINFUL STORY. - Ex-Governor Scott, of South Carolina, who shotyoung Drury in an Ohio town a short time since, said once that he would shoot dead any person who would influence his son to drink. Men should not say such things, but every father who has Q son who compels him to know how the Governor felt when he used the words quoted, will sympathize with the un- fortunate ex-Governor. Young Drury was drug clerk, and was about to be married to a young lady of good family. His sudden death nearly killed her.
Connecticut western news., 1881-01-05

THE EFFECT of judicious advertising was perhaps never better illustrated than in the case of Sheppard Knapp, the great Carpet Man, 9th Ave. and 18th St., New York. He has trade from every stateand Terri tory in the Union, while the best of New York's families are his patrons. This enormous patron age enables him to take advantage of the mar kets; the manufacture seek his patronage; with all the latest novelties and his liberal use of printers ink, together with the fact that he sells at the lowest possible prices, have resulted in making his the foremost Carpet House in this cOuntry
Connecticut western news., 1881-01-05

WITNESSES K111ED.-The five persons killed Saturday, while crossing the rail road track near Claudeboye, Ont, were all witnesses in the great Biddulph mur- der trial and were to be again called upon to give testimony in that case on the 24th of January. The prisoners, six in number, who are still in jail, were greatly excited when they heard of the accident, as the parties were witnesses in their behalf.
Connecticut western news., 1881-01-05
The Power of the Press.

In no way is the power of the press more surely shown than in the universal knowledge that has, in less than year, people of the wonderful curative prop critics of that splendid remedy Kidney Wort. And the people from the At lantic to the Pacific have shown their intelligence and their knowledge of what is in the papers, by already making Kidney Wort their household remedy for all diseases of the kidneys, liver and bowels. ls.-Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1881-01-05
Worthless Stuff.

Not so fast, my friend; if you could see the strong, healthy, blooming men, women and children that have been raised from beds of sickness, suffering and almost death, by the use of Hop Bitters, you would say, "Glorious and invaluable remedy" See other column. -Ph6ladeLfohi0 Press.
Connecticut western news., 1881-01-05

A WONDERFUL MEMoRY.-M Fred erick Hudson, the former manager of the New York Herald, is said to have had the most remarkable memory ever known in connection with the press. This is shown by the fact that in taking the names of newly arrived ships and their captains he made no record until he reached the office, when he would write them out in a manner so correctly as to be really wonderful.
Connecticut western news., 1881-01-05
A DOUBLE MARR1AeE.-Conpre,

A DOUBLE GE.-Congressman Geddes, of Ohio, who was married to Mrs. Amelia B. Class, at Mansfield, in that State, Tuesday, was married there in 1848 to his late wife on the same evening and at the same place when and where his present bride was married to her late husband. The two survivors of that double wedding after an interval of thirty-two years were married by the clergyman who officiated at their previ- ous ceremonies.
Connecticut western news., 1881-01-05
INCOMES Redfield. a we'll know

INcoMEs.-Mr. Redfield, we'll known newspaper correspondent, says that the average income of lawyers, doctors and ministers in the United States is about $s52O, while the average pay of Govern ment employees, except Postmasters of the second class, is about $1,7OO. These figures may perhaps indicate that the desire to obtain Government posi- tions has some good reason for ex- istence.
Connecticut western news., 1881-01-05

FUNNY THOUGHTS. At Nantwich, England, two weeks ago, Ann Smith, farm servant, was committed for trial for the murder of her child, fifteen months old. The prisoner had con- fessed to the drowning of the infant, saying that "some funny thoughts came over her and she dropped it in.''
Connecticut western news., 1881-01-05
BeautifeIS.

Ladies, you cannot make fair skin, rosy cheeks and parking eyes with all the cosm cities of France, or beutifers of the world, while in poor health, and nothin g will give you such good health, strength, bouyant spirits and beauty as Hop Bitters. A trial is certain proof See another column. Telegraph.
Connecticut western news., 1881-01-05

The Peruvian Syrup has cured thou sands who were suffering from Dyspep- sia, Debility, Liver Complaint, Bolls, Humors, Female Complaints, etc. Pamphlets free to any address. Seth W. Fowle & Sons, Boston.
Connecticut western news., 1881-01-05

Have Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry always at hand. It tcures Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Whooping Cough, Group, Influenza, Consumption, and all Throat and Lung Complaints. 50 cents and $1 q hott1a
Connecticut western news., 1881-01-05

AN EXCHANGE says: There are more puns made on Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup, free of charge, than are paid for by the owners. A good thing deserves the notice of the press.
Connecticut western news., 1881-01-05

THE MARKET is flooded with worthless and vile compounds for the rejuvenation of the hair, but Car rboline, the great petroleum hair renewer and dressing, as now improved and perfected, still takes the front rank as the best preparation ever offered to the public
Connecticut western news., 1881-01-05

THE hdggard, care,oorra, anxious look of the nervous and deblitated disappears as they re- gain diminished power and virile force, through the influence of Aliens Brain Food. Sold by druggists, $1 per package; for $5. Send for eircular to Aliens Pharmacy, corner 18th street and 1st avenue, New York.