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The Black range., 1884-08-29
In the Same Box.

A few minutes after pulling out of
Tecumseh for Nebraska City, the other
day. Conductor Lee stepped into the
smoker TO work up his tickets. The
first man he met was bound for Atehi-
son, and the obliging conductor pulled
the cord, stopped the train. and gave
the esirayed passenger directions how
to take short cut back TO the depot.
Lee started ahead, and as he had ten
mile run to the FIRST station, he worked
his way through the car leisurely. As
he passed the last seat brisk looking
gentleman asked:
"What did you put that man off forp
Was he trying to beat rideY"
"0h, nc" said Lee lie was on the
wrong train. and | let him off TO get
back 10 the depot.
The traveller laughed long and mer-
rily. "Well,, said he, I'll be blowed.
If he hasn't sense enough to keep on
the right train, he ought to stay at
home and have guardian appointed"
And the merry man joked on the sub
ject, and told story quite in point so
well that the conductor and several
passengers who gathered around TO
listen were eonvulsed with amusement.
At last he drew out his little mileage
book, and extending 1t with the care
less grace that characterizes the ac-
complished traveller. he remarked:
"Just tear me out to Atchson."
A hush fell upon the crowd so deep
and still that the putting of the engine
sounded like the heavlrg of the volca-
no. And the only thing that saved the
veteran traveller from the expenditure
of 81 20 was the absence of q counter
where The beer could be set up.-Lin.
coin Journal.
The Black range., 1884-08-29
Mistaken for a Bustle.

A very pretty, modest, young woman
came slyly into notion store the other
day. Approaching clerk, she pointed
to base ball catchers mask in the
show-window, and, with demi-blush.
said:
"Please, let me examine that"
Certainly" beamed the gallant sales
man. Then he extricated the mask
from among the other base ball goods,
while he whispered TO our reporter.
"One of the female nine, sure rs I'm a
sinner. Didn't you know they were in
town 2"
The young lady turned the mask
around gingerly in her dainty gloyed
hands, examined it critically, and in
quired with pert upward glance:
Aren't they made rather short ?"
"0h, no; they come in that size. al
ways" smiled the clerk.
al never saw one made like this be-
fore; new invention, l suppose" ven
tured she.
"Oh, no; been in use three years, at
least" said Henry.
Indeed how strange! DO you
think they are better than waleboney
Undoubtedly" was the ready reply
though he mentally asked, whoever
heard of a whalebone mask" ?"
"And the strings2" asked she, turn
ing it around.
"Strings!" echoed Henry In perplix'
| ity.
"That is, the straps-the fasteners
how does one keep it onp"
"Let me show you," said he reaching
for it.
"Oh, don't trouble yourself" said she,
with half scream; and then she turn
ed as pale as death, while Henry took
the mask in his hands.
AS he stood loosening the straps pre-
paratory to adjusting the affair. thu
customer seemed paralyzed with deel
emotion and on the verge of a deat
faint, but when Henry pulled the masl
over his face the color returned. Bhi
gasped for breath, opened wide hei
eyes and painted:
"Why. what in the world Is itp"
"Why. a base ball mask, TO be sure
Didn't you know?" smiled Henry
through the musk.
w-no--that isl thought 1t was a
The Black range., 1884-08-29
A Wonderful Invention.

A Bridgeport, Connecticut, correspon-
dent TO the New Haven Register writes
us follows about truly wonderful
life-saying invention; sleeping on a
railroad track by it is rendered safe
and pleasant:
One of the wonders of the age, a new
invention, is about to be patented by a
Bridgeport man. 1t is called the "life-
saving engine pilot" 1t is certainly a
remarkable machine. BY its appllca-
ton to locomotives the danger Of run
over accidents is for ever ended, The
appliance is exceedingly simple, and
that no man has ever thought OF its
practical application before, In this age
of Yankee invention, is remarkable.
The track walker, man, woman or child
is now comparatively safe as far as ex-
press trains are concerned, for by no
possible chance can locomotive under
full career harm hair of their heads
Mr.. Rosenfelt, the inventor, says
that the idea of such an appliance first
occurred to him by seeing the mail
agents on the postal cars grab the mail
bags with the appliances attached to
the side of the car. He thought that
If a mail bag could be caught by an
iron fork and spring without damage
why could not u man be handled by
making the cushions so soft that his
person could not be injured? He has
experienced for some time, catching
chickens and dogs to begin with. He
finally perfected his invention suiii'
GENTLY to pick up his children without
harm. and lastly in testing his inven-
tion, 1t has been attached to a locomo
tive, and. while running at the rate Of
forty-hve miles an hour, 1t has pickee
The Black range., 1884-08-29
Steel Tests.

So many are the varities of so-called
steel nowadays that 1t is difficult TO
have Il test that shall apply equally TO
all. But for tool steel its quality can
be readily assured by common smiths
test. 1t should be understood that
steel for tool purposes-for the cutting
of metals NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. he IA
composition capable of being hardened
and drawn to temper. To be sure, it is
claimed that there is suitable tool steel
for certain cutting purposes that leaves
the smiths hammer in good condition
for use. 1t may be so. but IL is evident
enough that the proper condition of this
steel depends upon Its manipulation.
and as that is less or more, the steel
varies in resisting and durable quail
ties in use. Chrome and Mushet's steel
are both valuable for certain purposes,
but it is not always known when the
proper quality or condition for these
certain purposes is reached. Me-
chanics generally prefer to guide the
coming condition by their own judg-
ment, rather than to trust TO the ex-
actness of the manufacturer in proper
tioning the c0mponents, properly mix
ing them in melted state, and alter
ward working the resultant.
The old-fashioned method of testing
tool steel Is rs good practical
method as that of a careful chemical
analysis. 1t is simply the heating and
drawing under the hammer 10 slen-
der point, plunging while red hot in
cold water, and when chilled striking
it with hammer across the edge of
the anvil. If the steel will harden 1t
will break, under these conditions.
without bending back and forth. Steel
that will not harden under these con-
ditions Is not fit to temper and will not
retain cutting edge. Steel that is so
"high" that 1t cannot be heated red hot
and chilled IN water without flying
may do for some purposes. and retain "A
sufficiently rigid edge by air hardening.
If piece of steel can be forged into a
cold chisel, be hardened, tempered. and
used, such steel Is good steel, aud may
be relied upon for all ordinary shop
urposes.-Scientiti American.
The Black range., 1884-08-29
NO. q.

10 have another attack II you keep
very quiet and follow his directionA
-Oh. he does. does heY- said Mr..
Sp0oendyke. making a vain effort 10 sit
up. and falling back with a gToan. lie
says ! won't have another attack. Now
what do you suppose that dod-gas.ed.
bald-pated pill.roller knows about my
case. any wayY Perhaps you think he
could make an Egyptian mummy dance
a Highland ling. or put life into a
cigar sign. An he needs Is three bull
etins day and unlimited chin 20 be-
come one Of the leading physicians Of
the country. suppose II take all
that stun up there Il shall be born
again and see the next centennial
/ What does that bone-sawing, blistering
old ape know about the future, any
wayy How can he tell whether will
have an attack or notY Perhaps be
viii tell you the name Of your next
husband. and the color of hls hair for
afty cents. Perhaps he is dod-gasled
spiritualist. What's thatg"
"Gruel," said Mrs. Spoopendyke.
"Gruel, always Cruel" said Mr..
Spoopendyke. turning his face to the
wall "Do you imagine am a Shelter
ing Arms and ST. Johns Gdild excur-
sion thrown into one2 Why don't you
tie a bib around my neck. give me a
rubber 10 chew on. and put rattle In
handY"
"But the doctor says you mustn't eat
solid food just at pres"
"Oh, I'm not to eat solid food" said
hr. Spoopendyke. kicking viciously at
the foot-board. "a diet on cannon balls
and scrap-iron won't agree with me. IL
won't do for me to attempt to digest
steel rails aud bridge-grinders. lie
thinks they won't agree with me does
hep The measly, rattle-brained pow
der-mixer. Here, give me that stuff,'
and Mr. Spoopendyke knocked the
bowl out OF his wife's hands. spilling
the contents over the bed clothes.
There, now,I suppose you are satisfied"
he said turning over toward the wall.
and digging his face into the pillow,
while Mrs. Spoopendyke gathered up
the pieces and said II was SO fortunate
the bowl was only earthen ware
BROOKLYN Eagle
The Black range., 1884-08-29
Successful Electric Railway.

The first successful CONNER clal elec.
trio railway in America was started In
operation in Cleveland, Ohio, last week,
by the East Cleveland Street Railway
company, who have just completed a
mile of road, and ran cars on 1t the
frst time. The experiment was so
successful that the company expect to
change their system, comprising over
twenty miles, INTO electric railroads.
The system used is a combination of
the Brush and knight and Bentley
systems, and the current was carried
on underground conductors, lam in
conduts like those of cable roads. The
ears were started and stopped and re-
versed with the greatest ease, without
the disagreeable jerking, incident to
cable and horse roads, Economy In
running expenses is claimed TO he great
er than that of the cable roads, and the
cost of construction less than one-third
as great. Any number Of cars up to
fifteen can be run at one time, on Il
single circuit, and from one machine,
which is u result not obtained by any
European system now operating. The
success of the road will make a SEN
sation in beth street railroad and cleo
trio development as well rs enhance
the value of street railway property.
The Black range., 1884-08-29

Oh. dearf-
Her now pOstrate form was laid on
the counter.-CIncinnat Commercial.
The Black range., 1884-08-29

up Mr.. Rosenfelt himself and landed
MIN upon the spring mattress without
harm.
The lifesaying pilot resembles an
enormous work funnel. The mouth
opens wide enough 10 eoYer the rails
Light steel strips coverge toward the
end Of n canvas shoot. These stats are
delicately balanced and backed with a
number Of buoyant springs. The per
son 10 be picked up will be scooped. so
to speak. into this airy funnel with
such delicate. easy motion as to pre-
vent any conclusion. The momentum
Of the engine will carry the man. wo-
man OF child up over the engine through
the canvas shoot and pass HIM OF her
into spring mattress In the FIRST
passenger car. The conductor. it is TO
be supposed. will collect fare. and as
people will be picked up m this way
between stations. they will be expect
ell to be provided with mileage tickets.
A colored porter will always be found
waiting at the opening Of the shoot
with whisk broom and a pitcher Of
ice. water.
The cow-catcher will have to go.
They are of no further use. This new
invention will not catch cows, as they
are, as rule, too bulky, and would clog
up the shoot. II is only intended for
absent-mindtd pedestrians.
The Black range., 1884-08-29
The Economies Of Lead.

At the works OF Messrs. Locke.
Blackett 4 Co. London. may be seen
the manufacture OF sheet lead. lead
tubing. red lead and white lead. The
sheet lead Is prepared boy pouring melt
ed lead on a fiat iron plate. and after.
ward rolling # between two iron roll.
ers. In the production Of lead tube
the lead is contained In cylindrical
vessel. heated to a degree sufficient to
soften but not 10 melt 1t. A piston
propelled by hydraulic power forces
the softened lead through an orlfce
the size of the pipe desired. In which
is fitted cOncentncally a mandrel. OF
cylindrical core. the size Of the interior
of the pipe. The pipe. as formed, is
passed over pulley, aud coil OF the
desired weight is wound of on wind
lass. "Compo" gas tubing Is made in a
similar manner.
To make red lead, the metal is melt
ed In u shallow layer in u areyerberatory
furnace. by the products of coinbus-
ti0n from coal furnace passing over
its surface; being thus gradually oxi-
died and converted into litharge. II
IS then extracted, and well ground and
hxiyiated with water. After this II is
again exposed IN a furnace similar u
the first, when the litharge takes up
more oxygen, and Is converted INTO red
lead. After another grinding and lixi'
Walton. and drying by exposure to heat
it is ready for use.
The manufacture of white lead il
rather more complicated. Litharge Is
ground as well as washed ia water un'
til 1T is converted into an impalpable
paste. a certain proportion OF com
mon salt is then mixed with 1t, which
has the effect of precipitating an IN.
soluable chloride of lead. This is al
lowed to settle, and is then treated
with carbonic acid gas. which Is sup
piled by means of lime kiln. This
secures the formation of white lead
which consists of a mixture of oxide
and carbonate of lead. 1t is well
washed, in order to remove all traces
of soda, chlorine, etc, and the white
lead is then dried for use. The pro.
cess for extracting silver from lead
was also to be seen. For this purpose
zinc is added to the lead when In d
melted state, and forms an alloy will
the silver, which is less fusible than
the lead and at the same time lighter in
specific gravity. Taking advantage oi
this principle, 10y means of progress
i've process. passing the less fusiblt
portions forward from one pan TO an
other, alloy Of zinc and silver, contain
ing but "a small portion of lead, is ulti
mately obtained. This is cast into hol
low cylinders, and submitted to a blow
pipe heat in peculiarly constructed
furnaces, which has the effect oI
volatilizing the principal proportion o.
the zinc and lead, leaving the silver IL
a comparatively pure state.
Another process of manufacturing
litharge was also in operation, consist
ing of blowing steam IN contact with
melted lead. The litharge yielded by
this process is in IA peculiar crystalline
condition, well suited for the manu-
facture of white lead, as above des
cribed. d.-Scientihc American.
The Black range., 1884-08-29
Alaska Glaciers.

After visit to some of the Alaska
glaciers, Mr.. Thomas Meehan states
that beneath the Muri glacier. said to be
400 miles long. flows rapid current.
which he estimates to be one hundred
feet wide and four feet In average
depth, and which runs summer and
winter without interruption. At Its
termination the glacier hangs over the
sea, and gives off icebergs. Mr.. Nee
han remarks chat the great ice sheets
have their lakes. rapids. waterfalls.
hills and valleys; that the waterways
change their courses ut times through
the melting. and that melting pro-
crosses freely in the suns rays, but not
in the shade.
The Black range., 1884-08-29
He Was Not Well.

"How long Is 1t since I've been out OF
this measly old barracks ?" asked Mr.
Spoopendyke, turning painfully In his
bed and gazing IN vague, half dazed
way toward long line Of antidotes on
the mattel.
"About two weeks. dear" said Mrs
Spoopendyke. coming toward him with
bowl of Cruel, and smiling pleasant.
u. The doctor says you are not liable
The Black range., 1884-08-29
The Washerwoman's Song.
HrEUoExH y. wAHE.

NJ AAaAeA u NAAAs
In very humble cot.
In a rather quiet spot.
Worked a woman fun Of hope.
working. singing, all alone.
Ina sort OF undertone,
''wifh . saviour for friend.
Who would keep her 10 the end"
sometimes happening along
heard the semi.song.
And I often used 30 smile,
More In sympathy than In guile;
Hut never said u word
In regard 70 what heard
As she sung about her friend
Who would keep her 10 the end.
Not In sorrow or In glee
working all day long was she.
As her children three or four.
Playing around her on the floor;
But In monotones the song
She was hummiug all day long.
"with n saviour for a friend
lie will keep me 90 the end" /"
It's song ] do not sing.
For scarce believe u thing
OF stories that are told
OF miracles of old;
But know that her belief
l. the anodyne of grief.
Aud will always he a friend
That will keep her to the end.
Just trifie lonesome,
The Black range., 1884-08-29

Crocker, the California millionaire
began business for himself at the age
of nine years. His stock in trade,
however, consisted of oranges. pea
nuts and newspapers. He was not
proud, and exceedingly bappy-hap.
pier in fact, than he is to-day With hls
millions. .-Ex
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ON THIRTY DAYS TRIAL.

THE VoLATAIc BELT Co, Marshall, Mich
voLTAIc BELTS AND ELECTRIC APPLIANCES
on trial for thirty days to men lyoung or
oldl who are afflicted with nervous debil-
ity. lost vitality and kindred troubles, guar
anteeing speedy and complete restoratioa Of
health and manly vigor. Address ~ abovs
n. B.-No risk is incurred, as thirty days
trial 10 allowed.
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DENTAL NOTfCE.
@S{

r j. DAIGRE. DENTIST HAS LOCA-
~ Gated in town permanently and will
perform all operations appertaining to his
professions at very noderate prices.
He will also practice in the surrounding
country and adjoining Parishes when called
for
Office Corner of St. Philip and Thibodaux
SITS. The best of reference given.
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III. HOFFMAN,.
Dealer in

FURNITURE, Hardware, Paints, Oils
i Window glass, Wallpaper, Lime, Sand
Plaster, Cement. Metallic, rose wood, immi
tatioa black walnut Collins, also cypress
collins made to order, &c, &c.
1u connection with A. H. HOFYlGANN. CAT.
met Maker and Repairer Of all kinds OF fur
nlture. Nam Street,
I5jan76 ~ Bet jackson and St Philip.
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The kidneys act IS purifiers Of the bIooe.
and when their functions are interfered
They become healthfully active by the use
Of HOstetter's Stomach Bitters, when falling
short OF relief from other sources. This
superb stimulating tonic also prevents and
arrests fever and ague, constipation, liver
ailments. Use it with regularity.
For sale by all Druggists and Dealers
generally.
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avail myself of this opportunity to return
my sincere thanks for the liberal patronage
80 long bestowed on me. and to assure those
who uuay contide their orders to me, tha,
whether small or large, they will receive the
best terms aud prompt attention.
JOS. I. THIBODEACX.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-10-18
A Good Scheme.

DEADwooD, d. T. Oct. 4, 1884.
MEssrs. CLARK & KUBLER, Custer, Oak
We have made arrangements with the
San Francisco Mining Exchange to Issue
. Black Hills edition Of its daily. print
ed upon tinted paper, illustrated BY
H~erancourt's birdseye views of Dead
wood, Lead. Spearfsh and Rapid, ac-
c%ompanied by carefully prepared de
scriptive matter Of all cities, districts,
principle mines, enterprises and promi-
nent individuals statistics and valuable
information generally, the whole to oc.
cupy upward of five pages, or over forty
columns.
The Exchange is the recognized
Leading Mining journal Of the west,
and is surpassed by none anywhere.
Its regular circulation exceeds 10000
copies, reaching every locality in the
land, and the very class we Of the Hills
desire to interest i'm our developing
country. As an advertising scheme for
the Hills, our project cannot be sur
parsed. We guarantee q circulation of
1850, and will try to make 1t 20,GOO.
= solicitor will, shortly, call upon OF
Sor your subscription, an advertisement
Or such ether encouragement AZ you
may b 0krDDeed 10 offer.
Yours truly,
I. +. wHrrsrck,
1T. GrLLMoRE.
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dead may rest in peace, as we'll as a
place and home for the living.
To you parents and heads Of families,
this should be a matter Of more than
usual moment. You know not how soon
you NAV be called upon to lay those
loved ones in the silent tomb; and do
You wish their remains to be undisturb-
ed by the pick and shovel of the pros
pector? You, young man and maiden
who have united your destinies for all
time, you know not how soon that union
may be severed, and don't YOU wish to
protect the last resting place of your
loved partner? Custer county has no
such place Of protection. Then let me
earnestly appeal to you all to do what
you can to remove this disgrace which
has so long hung over Custer City and
county, and let it be said, that there is
at least one place in Custer county
whore the dead can rest in peace.
We trust the citizens will respond
promptly and enable the trustees TO
place this new cemetery in such condi-
ton that it can be fully protected.
Ii. \ Albien is the present town
treasurer and the subscription paper is
in his hands. Come forward and sub
scribe for this object and when the place
is enclosed you will be entitled to a lot
in the cemetery.
Respectfully.
j. p. Thompson,
PreSt. Board Of Trustees.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-10-18
A Cemetery.

Mr.. EDITOR Il wish TO call the at
tention of the citizens ofCuster city and
vicinity through your columns, more
fully than has been done heretofore to
the necessity of providing a suitable
place for the burial Of the dead. 1t is
necessary for me to call attention furth-
er to the disgraceful condition of the old
burial ground in the gulch below town.
You all know its condition and the great
necessity of procuring a cemetery which
can be protected and taken care of.
Where a piece Of ground is located
and inclosed with a good substantial
fence, and used as a place wherein to
bury the dead, the Dakota statute gives
the right and power K the board Of
Town Trustees TO protect it from any
trespass whatever; making trespass
upon such grounds a misdemeanor pun
ishable by fine and imprisonment.
In accordance with this idea and the
general wish of the people, the Board of
Trustees and several citizens have select.
ed and located "a new cemetery about
n mile northwest from the townsite.
have had it surveyed, snbdivided and a
part of it laid cut ia lots. This has been
done without any expense whatever to
the town. The plat is 600 by 900 feet
and contains between II and Ii acres.
Now, the board of trustees asks the citi-
zens to raise sufficient means 10 enclose
this cemetery with a good and substan-
tial fence. A subscription paper has al
ready been circulated among the citizens
for this purpose, but the amount raised
is not sufficient for the purpose. / NOW,
In behalf Of the board OF trustees and
humanity, ask you to be more liberal
towards this important undertaking.
We know that times are dull and mon
ey scarce, but we also recognize the nee
essity Of providing a place where the
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-10-18

As will be seer by the proceedings OF
the democratic convention published
elsewhere, the county ticket represent
Ing that party is o in the field, and
the candidates thereon are the strongest
men Of the party. Like the opposition,
there is no split in their ranks this fall
for the first time in the history of their
conventions, and the fight for Offices will
be more a party one than at any previ
election.