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Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-07-05
Theory Of Formation.

From the Mining Review.
The strongest advocates Of the igne-
Gus theories Of ore deposits, claiming
that the mineral now found in veins has
been thrown up in monlton state from,
below. and thus impregnated the assures
in the rocky strata. have evidently over
looked some important features which
are necessary 10 conclusively prove
that position.
In the first place, it implies that there
is in the lower depths of the earth, bo-
dy of mouten material from which these
veins are supplied; but mining opera
tions, so far, do not prove that impor-
tant bodies Of minerals exist at great
depths below the earth's surface; and a.
gain, if the injection Of mou!.en mass.
from below, into the assures Q! the rock
above, is the method by which our pre-
sent supplies are now provided, it would
be difficult to account for the selvages
of clay or other material which almost
invariably accompany the veins of ore.
The presence Of this one factor goes
largely to confirm the growing belief in
the solution theory, by which it is
claimed that the current Of water or 9TH
er fluid carrying mineral atoms or their
compounds, has evi4ontly permeated
the forming strata Of the earth's surface
and, interrupted by these breaks or fis-
siises has preeif;:a:e,! is burden which
has then been aggregated and arranged
according to the crystalline laws whicl,
prevail, under different notifications
in almost every form Of mineral creation.
1t il more than probable that the com
pounds which when united, tend To
form different products, were held in
solution and when thus precipitated
united and produced their logical re.
suits. A wider knowledge Of the forces
which govern the chemical: union @:
different substances, will open wide
field Of information and solve many oi
the intricate problems which now are
practically sealed book to those who
have been seeking perhaps along mis-,
taken ways, for key to this complex
operation.
As the different elements furnished
to the human body are distributed and
fitted for their various uses as in the
vegetable world the tree and plant draw
their different nourishment from the
same sources, and produce diverse re-
suits according to the law Of their crea
ton, SO it is more than probable that
that the different elementary compounds
held in solution by the circulating fluids
ofthe earth, which premeate its every
part, and under similar laws Of distri
button deposits its burden and con'ribu
4 tes to the upholling of certain lines o
formation according to the influence!
prevailing at that time and place; ant
it would not be strange, IL it shonld y,
found that ap The vcaderful diyersii,
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-07-05

New York Sun: miniature model
of George w. Watts patent artillery fire
ladder was exhibited at Fire hall vester-
day. The apparatus consists Of a truck,
on which is bomb. A homeopathic
charge Of powder was put in the bomb
beneath ball of iron the size Of big
marble, to which ladder Of linked
metal was attached. The powder was
ignited, and the ball was shot to the top
of the miniature model Of the front Of a
six story building, causing the ladder to
stretch from the top to the bottom. In
an apparatus big enough for use the ball
will weigh l2O pounds, so that it will
penetrate the roof Of a building, and ia
that way secure the ladder. The bomb
is also intended TO batter down danger
ous walls. Mr. Watts has also patented
similar ladder, which can be suspend.
ed i'm bracket set i'm a window Of the
upper story of building.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-07-05
Cheaper Postage.

Congressman Bingham Of Pcnnsyl-
vania will report to the house f.vorably
the bill introduced by him al the begin
ming Of the session. which provides for
reduction Of the postage SO that two
cents shall prepay each ounce or frac-
ton thereof, that now being the rate for
every half ounce or fraction thereof.
Postal cards shall be transmitted at a
postage charge Of one cent each, includ-
ing the cost Of manufacture, and drop
letters shall be mailed at the rate of two
cents per ounce or fraction, including
delivery at the letter carrier offices, and
one cent for each ounce or fraction
where free delivery BY carrier is not
established. The postmaster general
may however, provide by regulation f +
transmitting unpaid and duly certified
letters Of soldiers, sailors and marines
in the service Of the United States to
their destination, to be collected upon
their delivery.
Mr. Bingham will ask that the bill be
placed upon the calendar to await action
at the next session Of congress. tile
fiscal year in which the new two cent
rate went into effect ends on Oct. l.
Shortly after the postoflice officials will
he able to report the result of the
change in the revenues Of the depart
ment. Gen. Bingham says it will show
q lapge increase in the receipts over the
old three-cent rate.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-07-05

Washington, June 25.-It was stated
here to-day that Randall, Morrison and
Tucker are engaged In framing tariff
bill, making reductions in the tariff on
which all can agree, and cutting down
the revenues about $50,OOO,O00. The
plan is to pass it through the house I'm
der suspension Of the rules. Should they
agree on something satisfactory to both
wings of the democratic party, it is not
improbable they may be successful, fol
there is strong feeling among the repub
licans Of the northwest in favor OF re-
ductiOn.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-07-05
Origin of Coal.

As to the origin Of coal, there can ht
no doubt; il was produced the trans
formation of vegetable material, throug h
the action Of certain agencies oflong du
ration, prominent among which have
been heat and pressure. The rock stra.
ia in which these vegetable masses were
deposited previous to transformation
are almost universally concave, and We
call them "coal basins" The vegetable
origin thus indicated necessary de
mands for coal an abundant develop
ment of life, and no coal has been found
in the rocks which are termed azcic---
scientific American.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-07-05

Washington Press: Down in Massa.
chusetts and New York there is q little
revolt against Blaine and Logan by the
elect who part their hair in the middle
and bang II. The Springfield Republic.
can, whose editor has just married into
the Concord aiistocracy, taking the blue
blooded daughter Of the earl of Hoar,
would not support any one nominated
unless the candidate were at least the
fourth or iiith person in the trinity. lie
The Warner weekly sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1885, 1884-11-21
Dakota Crops and Prices.

The above heading is question which is agi-
tatipg all Dakotains and most of eastern real
estate spectators, and other men seeking homes
or western investments. Dakota embraces
section of county where the atmosphere cannot
be surpassed by any other in the world. People
are well ard full of vitality, and alive to what
ever they undertake. BeiI & populated with
such people, who are social and honorable, is
one Of the best reasons why our prairies are fast
oei-g turned int fields. Il is universal de-
cision Of all whosliye here, and who visit us,
that no part of the northwest has ever, or does
at the present time, produce larger or better
crops of anything that has been sowed or plant
ed than does Dakota So much for Dakota a&l
crops. -
The next to be considered is prices. At pres
ent the price of wheat is so very low ttat, taken
in connection with the high rate Of freight t.
and from eastern markets, it requires the closest
figuring on the part of producers, this season, to
pay expenses, and the only farmers who have
made wheat raising q success this year have
raised and harvested their crops without paying
help. There is no failure of crops in Dakota
this year, neither has there ever been. On the
contrary she has ever outstripped every other
state or territory in producing. 1t is fact,
however, that all other wheat producing coun-
tries in the world have this year produced an
abundant crop, which is the cause of the present
low prices. Such universally large crops have
not before been raised over the wheat growing
world for twenty-five years, and the presumption
is that it will not be repeated for the mex
twenty-five years; therefore it ia reasonable that
will T OF again be obliged to accept the pres
ent price Of wheat. Notwithstanding this msny
men here seem to he inclined to attribute the
scarcity Of money, low prices and hard times in
general. to Dakota. We would then ask Is
Dakota to blame because she has ever produced
large crops and is she to blame because all
countries have this season produced a similar
crop, and therefore made the price of wheat lows
We say no. On the contrary we say she has
ever been faithful servant to the producers
II the people Of Dakota viii carefully and cam
didly look upon this matter in the proper light,
we believe they viii attribute the present state
OF affairs to other causes. Dakots's real estate
is therefore valuable and logical men see il and
are anxious to secure it. Our farmers should
hold on and 60 careful. Times and opprossiors
are bound to change The Inter State.
The Warner weekly sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1885, 1884-11-21

In acoordance with the proclamation OF the
president, do hereby designate Thursday, the
27th day Of November, as special Thanksgiving
unto Gcd fcr the blessings and merciea of the
past year, and do recommend that the people Of
Dakota observe that day, for health, abundant
crops, the preservation of life, freedom from
great caleriitiesi for progress in material things,
for intellectual advancement, for peaceful
land and prosperous nation, let the people
meet at the altar and fireside and rsverenty give
thanks unto the power that has blessed and pre-
served us. And let US pray that war and pes
tilence, famine and food may still pass this
people by; that righteous Judgments and prudent
councils may prevail in all oar borders, 70 the
end that law and order may reign, and public
tranquility continue throughout the land.
GsIBkRT A, RzEnoz, Governor.
The Warner weekly sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1885, 1884-11-21

IF we can keep Chinese immigrants
out;of America, why not mormons?
asks the New York Evening Telegram.
Il is scandalous that the machinery
of this government can be used to
''protect" us from the former while il
is helpless against organized bands Of
law-breakers and their dupes or slaves.
Who set at defiance both our authority
and precepts of civilization enforced
everywhere else,
The Warner weekly sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1885, 1884-11-21

under the supervision Of Commissioners
Mckenzie, who says the exhibit will be
in every way creditable to the territory,
although not as imposing as some
states that have had command of a
much larger appropriation. In view
Of the fact, however, >that Dakota is
comparatively younginy years, he thinks
the display will compare fayorably
with that of any other, territory, and,
considering the population and the
aggregate wealth. will be ahead of all
territorial competitors. The intention
lis to make an exhibit in accordance
with the capabilities of Dakota not
to boom it beyond its Just deserts.
While, of course, the larger share Of
attention will be devoted to the agri-
cultural resources Of the territory,
several unique features will be intro
duced. Indian life, in the early days
and at the present time, will be illus
trated, by the skin tepees, curiosities
the methods of travel and the modes
of life, and the advance Of civilization
will also be shown. Competent taxi
dermista have prepared specimens o.
Fall the animals and birds indigenous
Ito Dakota, and a carload of petrefac
tions have been added, Dakota has
been assigned space in the exhibition
building 55x200 feet.
The Warner weekly sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1885, 1884-11-21

DIR. Jennings, dentist, will Be 81 the Union
house next week from Thursday until Saturday.
Fire at Milbank Monday morning destroyed
the Grand Central hotel and two sss joining
blocks on the east side Of Main street, including
three bank buildings.
The Fargo Argus hes reports Of the vute for
delegate to congress from all the counties il the
rorth but five small ones, showing total vote
of s2O6e, and al bat seventeen in the south with
vote Of s95l9 Gifford's majority SO far 10
4s,5O4, which win probably 60 over 10000.
Y ID. r Bailey, general sgent Of the North
wsste Life Insurance o., writes Postmaster
Gilbert inquiring ,he whereabouts Of one Jas.
Lord, whose deceased wife, M A, Lord, left on
insurance pelicy in his favor for sl,s64.5s.
This am mt now awaits Mr. Lords order at fha.s
Sioux Falls Office Of the company and shoels ba
applied for at once, Exchang please copy.
Canton Advocate: The question Of the ad.
mission of Dakota now assumes posi- ion
whelo d ubt mingl with uncertainty as to
whether her claims will be noticed At the COM
ing session. II the matter Of fairness is TO bo
given the least possible attentioo, division and
admis ion viii be accomplish d at once, but
past history is q reminder that democracy is ia
be touched only by democracy. end the $4,000
majority for Clifford will probably have to belre-
versed before Dakota can be caseed opg with
Florida, Tennessee and few other southern
states with half the population and wealth.
Huron Timess Bailey Willis, the government
! geologist, who, with corps OF assistants, has
been since the lst Of September making survey
Of the great Sioux reservation west Of the Mis-
souri, and Grand rivers, in search OF coal, will,
in his report to the interior department, state
that there is continuous coal field between the
Grand river on the north to a point Blk miles
south, known as Fox ridge, and extending Fl nj
the Black Hills on the west to within City or
sixty miles Of the Missouri river. Mr. Willis
pronounces is the same strata If coal as that
'oupd in the SLACK Hills, which in quality il
only excelled by the anthracite Of PeLnsyivania:
and in quantity sufficient to supply the whole
northwest
--Business men everywhere are glad the cam
pain is over. It has dist acted attention from
business and added greatly to the general dull-
ness. There has hardly been presidential cam
vass in which to SO general an extent the minds
OF the people have been so wrought up and an
classes have been turned ont to parades and ,ub-
Inc gatt erir gs. Commerci bodies have anan-
doned The pursuits to engage in partisan dem,
snstrations. The anticipatioIs Of resivication
OF trade when the bountiful crops Of The year
were harvested have not been realized 10 aoy
considerable ext nt. The litieal excltenent
and the uncertainty as TO the politics 81 she new
administration, have been one of the causes of
the continued dulIness. There are other reasons
influential in producing business lethargy and
inactivity, bnt some improvement may be reas.
onably hoped for now that the disturbing politi-
cal elements are removed LEX.
The Warner weekly sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1885, 1884-11-21


Now that county politics have about
subsided into their customary channels
it behooves the people Of Warner, Rom
dell, Gem and Newhope townships to
consider whether they would be benefit
ed in any wise by the redistricting of
Brown county into five commissioner
districts, as an offset to tho recent
gerrynra.iai57ing d whereby they were
practically disfranchised. That three
commissioners evenly distributed would
be sufficient to conduct the affairs of
the county until such time as the board
asitnow exists was abolished altogether,
no n one disputes, but the little Cannon
Hurlbut game referred to above may
have made five commissioners appear a
necessity in the minds Of majority
s 9f the the people people Of these townships. We
would like to know just how people
feel and to that end invite commune
cations on the subject.
The Warner weekly sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1885, 1884-11-21

any person who has taken paper regularly
from the pos Officer. whether directed 10 b;s
name or another's, o. wheaher he has subscribed
or not--is responsible for Che payment -
inc cour nars decided that refusing to take
newspapers or periodicals from the posss tice. 8,
removing and leaving them uncalled for, il
prima facia evidence of intentional fraud.
II any person orders his paper discontinued.
he must pay all arrearages, or the publisher NAV
continue to send it until payment is made. and
collect the whole amount, whether tho paper Il
taken from the Office or not.
The Warner weekly sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1885, 1884-11-21

THE official canvass has been COM
ploted in New York and gives Cleve-
land a plurality Of 1,2O4 votes, making
his total majority of electoral votes,
including New York, thirty-seven.
Prominent republicans all over the
country concede these figures to be
correct, and Mr., Blaine himself bows
TO the inevitable with excellent grace
and acknowledges himself defeated.
While we, as republicans, deeply de-
plore the result, our only wish is that
President Cleveland may justify the
confidence imposed in his official in
tegrity and conduct the affairs of the
nation with as little regard to the eclaims
Of the late confederacy as possible un.
der the circumstances.
The Warner weekly sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1885, 1884-11-21
The Value OF Flax.

Inc raising Of fax seed ha= sumed important
proportions in southern Dakota this year. Two
million bushels have been raised end the farmers
are selling it for III lo per bushels 1t goes Is
thicago, whence it is distribused Il, the III mi,le
IN Ohio end other places. It is better than sod
corn for first crop. The krmers can raise Il
on breaking, the first year. he yield per acre
Is Abou the same as wheat. Its cultivation il.
wolves no more labor than that OF wheat vet.
while the farmer can gel only fifty cents per
bushel for bis wheat, he gets sl.lo for Oak ICED.
Il Press and Dakotaian.
The Warner weekly sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1885, 1884-11-21
Is st. John a Traitor?

Some interesting stories in regard to
the prohibition vote in thellate cam
paign are now being related by those
who claim to be posted. .ssFor the truth
or falsity of the rumors we are not in a
position to vouch, but reprint the
following for what it IS worth:
1t is said that prior to the October
election in Ohio it was the general be-
lief there that the state would go
democratic.
On the arrival of Mr.. Blaine he was
informed of this fear, and in reply to
his question of how it was possible to
secure the state, the proposition was
made to buy off st. John, the prehibi-
ton candidate. His circumstances,
financially, were said to be such that a
deal would be possible, and the only
doubt Of its success would, in the opinion
of those who suggested this plan, be a
matter of figures. ."s'
Mr.. Blaine, it is reported, at once re-
jected the proposition, and then set
about running the state campaign in
his own way, regardless of local sug-
gestions, with the result now well
known. After the Ohio election it is
stated that trusted lieutenant of St.
John from Kansas went to New York
city, while his chief went to the north
etn part Of the state,
The prohibition goods we're put on
the market by first attempting nego-
tiations with the republican committee,
in the belief that better terms could be
obtained from that quarter. The re-
publicans, while showing a disposition
10 close the bargain, hung off when 1t
Game to naming a price
Their delay rendered the kansas
manimpatient, as he was in embarrassed
circumstances, and not liking the ap-
pearance of things he opened negotia-
tions with the democrats. Here he
found a better reception. The parties
to whom he went agreed to make a
payment, but they asked for time to
consult with Washington.
A prominent democrat, known to be
acquainted with the antecedents Of
the prohibition negotiator, was sent
for to come to New YeFFks. On his
arrival he advised his people to close at
once, but not to pay any one but st.
John himself. The sum agreed upon
is reported to have been very small, the
necessities Of the statesmen preventing
them from driving close bargain
The negotiator stoutly objected to|
being prevented from handling the
money, but when he found that the
advice Of The Washingtonians wonld
be adhered to, he finally yielded. He
said, however, that he would 1get
there all the same. A messenger was
then sent to Buffalo with the Hboodle, =
and, it is claimed, was delivered in per-
son to ST. John.
There was no agreement to let up
on the abuse Of Cleveland which St
John had been indulging in that would
not hurt But the prohibition vote
was to be held together and recruited
and cast on election day for the
@Modern Apostle as a means of in-l
jury to Blaine.
The Warner weekly sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1885, 1884-11-21

viii receive prompt attentiont
-
Turkey rafles are in vogue,
Get the turkeys ready for the 27th.
Jay Fairbanks left for Minnesota yesterday.
c.. NJ. Lowell of Ohatfsld, Mimi, arrived Sat
urdsy.
Chas. Hallett has gone to Alma, Wis, for the
winter.
Joseph Payment, alias "Wild Joe, . hiss gone
to Wisconsin to spend the winter.
Saul wi give turkey rattle at his residence
on wednes ay evening, November 26th. All are
cordially invited to participate.
1t will be remem bered that the bachelors of
ttis neighsorhood effected an organization last
winter, the object of which was amusement and
instruction. We expect soon to have the pleas
ure Of announcing reorganization, as the mat
ter is already being strongly agitatsd. OF
course seyeral of the bachelors have left the
rank and file and joined supposed happier Rsso-
citation, among whom are II. I. Slack and Jason
Love, but as the cause of the former was ''slacE'
and the latter 'ilove," we suppose they are ex-
ctisabie.
The leap year party at A, j. Aliens, last
week, was the most complete success and bes
enjoyed affair of the kind we have ever attended
lin Dakota. The spacious residences was crowd
ed with the best people the community affords,
aud right royalty were they entertained by the
host and hostess. Dancing commenced about
o'clock, the ladies choosing partners and lady
hoor manager taking charge. And then another
beauty of the affair MAS that the ladies, generous
beings, footed the entire bill. And as regards
the music it is only necessary to give the names
Of the musicians to prove no lack Of talent in
this direction: w. p. Bradford, yiolinist, and
Nate Plummer, pianist. At about 12 o'clocs
the best of biscuits, the choicest Of cakes and
other delicious viands we're served. The event
will long hnger in ths memory of the participa-
| tors.
The Warner weekly sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1885, 1884-11-21

THURSDAY next is Thanksgiving
Day, festival observed by all Christian
nations throughout the world and one
which no believer in Che beneticence Of
pf q benign Providence can totally dis
regard. Il is one day Of q whole year
set apart for special thanksgiving to
the great Giyer of all good for the
manifold blessings and mercies be-
slowed upon us, for His watchful care
pvep our bodies and our FORTUNES, and
His never ceasing solicitude for us the
most hayward Of all His creatures.
We have much to be thankful for,
more than any effort or virtue Of our
own entities as to, and, as nation,
more than any other people under the
broad expanse Of heaven. We have
peace, plenty and d promising future,
Immunity from plague, pestilence and
narrowing casualties. Let us, then, as.
. community, 50 far lay aside our daily
ayocations as to spend a portion at
least Of Thursday next in appropriate
expressions Of gratitude to the great
Father, without whose consent not teven|
: sparrow falls to the ground.