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National Republican., 1884-03-31

TILDES stands most Of the reports curront
about him with the usual eQuanimity Of an
accomplished politician, but finds his bile
stirred at last by stenger's account of his
personal appearance and emaciated condition.
In an interview in regard to the matter the
mystery Of Greystoue says: "Why, he said !
was weak, emaciatod, and paralyzod; that
my frame was heshlesS and the skin hung
loosely on my bones. In fact | am nearly
a5 Acshy rs ever was. weigh l27 pounds
which has been my normal weight for years
II is about what weighed when was gov
ornor. never weighed more than llo
in nv life" This ought 10 settle it,
II at III pounds he was good enough for
National Republican., 1884-03-31

REV. S. A. GOODWIN, o Baptist Clergyman
of Danville, testified before the Sherman
committee on Saturday that he was go
alarmed by rumors ho heard of the hostile
Intentions of the colored people that he
armed himself He admitted, however, that
he soon discovered tho rumors were not true.
In order to impress the committee with his
friendly disposition toward tho colored
people. Mr.. Goodwin volunteered the in
formation that he sometimes preached in
their churches. A ringing sermon to the
white people of Danvillo on the Sunday after
the riot, upon the text "Thou shalt not kill"
would have been work worthy ofa truly
good man.
National Republican., 1884-03-31

Mr.. A, #, MORGAN, a former citizen Of
Mississippi, is the author of book the title
of which is "Yazoo; or, the Picket Line of
Freedom" Mr.. Morgan claims that he has
portrayed in true colors the condition of
affairs in that bulldozod and white-leagued
state. Because of the authors efforts TO give
his countrymen truthful picture OF Missis-
sippi life he has called down upon his head
the hatrod and threats Of tho so.called "bet-
National Republican., 1884-03-31
GAe Natiunal REpnhllta1I
wAsItiNGroS. u C.

republican newspaper whose editorial column
are devoted to nationol, political, and local maloLs,
all subjects being viewed nom 10 broad hh.tW puN
standpoint and treated Independently M'hou' ~
gard or favor to persons or factions
The news columns contain full and accurate reports
Of all matters at the capital, together with general
tcerraphlc ncNa special letters from latge coTpi ol
CORES spoudonts at home and abroad r,nnli7 bCiin{
being I'm every case from the smallest ip hc EIvV,t'
to give ms FACts iu th' most cnmN'hch' anu "'
Inactive shape for all CHSs,s OF t'hdcrs'
The editorial page Is vigorously and uncompromis'
nply republican; the news columns are as unbend-
ingly independents
Tur pArtv postage prepaid, per year, * 90
For SIX months, = -
For three months ~
For ono month, w
National Republican., 1884-03-31

COMMISSIONER WEST declares his desire to
get near tn people, This desire prompts
him to convey the following valuable in
formation concerning two and oue-half
hours secret session held by the commissioners
on Saturday:
Declined to pardon twenty men from the
workhouse, and be employed at the Potomac
fisheries.
Agreed to open roads 10 the village OF Lincoln.
Agreed 10 report favorably on senate bill 1855
to incorporate the Trust and Indemnity company.
Acted in several police trials for minor ofIenses
National Republican., 1884-03-31
Discharged without Prejudice.

The charge of perjury by ex-Congressman
John Lynch against Mr.. Brooke Mackall, OF
this city, was heard in the police court Satur-
day. The charge was dismissed without any
hesitation. the judge saying that there was no
foundation for it. Several prominent gentle
mon we're present for tho purpose of testify
ing to the good character of Mr.. Mackall. but
the prosecution having closed and no argu-
ments having been made. Judge Smell Of his
own motion dismissed the case.
National Republican., 1884-03-31

"WE have no Secrets" said Commissioner
Edmo nds. Then he went into secret session
with his colleagues, shut the door in the faces
of reporters and citizens, acted upon several
important matters, tried few policemen,
and came out with seven.line report of the
proceedings "lor the press"
National Republican., 1884-03-31
III. sohuetzon yerein CONCERT,

The Washington Schuetzon Verein held q
vocal aud instrumental concert yesterday
afternoon at the scheutzen park. Among
those who participated in the programme
were Mrs. Morell, Herr +. Knoop, Mr.. William
Yaeger, and the Aurora Quartette club. The
officers are: President, Charles Grabb; vice
president, George Appich; treasurer, William
Mueheisen. and chairman Of committee on
amusements, William Helmus.
National Republican., 1884-03-31

CARL scHuRz is to be commended for his
manly and dignifed course in refusing to be
the beneficiary of the fund partial friends
proposed to raise for him. Tho men who
would refuro q cool 100000 are very scarce
in this money-loving age.
National Republican., 1884-03-31
A New Lodge OF Good Templars.

An attem pit will bo made tonight to or.
ganize lodge Of Good Templars at ST..
Georges hall, $40 Eleventh street northwest,
There are about dozen lodges of this order
in this city, but mono in this section, and it is
thought the effort if properly pushed, will
he Very successful,
National Republican., 1884-03-31

ter element" Of the south, who believe in tho
divine right to kill "niggors" and to de-
prive white men Of the right Of suffrage un-
less they vote the democratic ticket. This,
however, should not injure tho sale Of tho
hnoH
National Republican., 1884-03-31
CURRENT GOSSIP.
A COMEDY.

A COMEDY.
They parted, with clasps Of hand,
And kisses, and burning tearS
They met in a foreign land
After some twenty years.
Met as acquaintance meet,
Smiling, tranquil eyed;
Not even the least little beat
OF the heart upon either side.
They chotted on this and that,
The nothings make up life;
She in n Galnsborough hat.
And he in black for his wife.
All, what comedy thIsl
Neither was hurt II appears
Yet once she had leaned to his kiss
And once he had known her tears.
:-Thomds Bailey Aldrfch.
National Republican., 1884-03-31

IT is rumored that the whisky men will
attempt, through an amendment tackled 10
an appropriation bill, to secure tho relief
denied them last week. II is not likely they
will find their Uncle Randall asleep, how
National Republican., 1884-03-31
Tho Pr,mnte at 81. NInttheyv,s.

During last week the Redemptorist Fathers
held nightly mission services at st. Matthew's
church, and the attendance at each was very
large Last night the services were con-
clu ded, and Archbishop Gibbons, who was
resent, bestowed his blessing. To-day the
forty hours devotions commence, and the
services attending the same will be very inn
nosinR.
National Republican., 1884-03-31

THE district commissioners held secret
session, lasting two and one-half hours, on
Saturday. Judge Edmonds also remarked
that there were no secrets about the district
h,;ld;ny
National Republican., 1884-03-31
Prof. scottron,s Readings.

Prof T. q, scottron will give an eIhibi-
tion of his wonderful elocutionary poweIs in
tragic, pathetic and humorous readings IT,
night at the Fifteenth street Presbyterian
church. Prof Scottron has been favorably
criticised all over. tho country as the "only
recognized oolOred tragedlan.p
National Republican., 1884-03-31
The Second District Republican Club.

A meeting of tho Second District Republi'
can club, of Howardtown, will be held on
Thursday, April 3, at 1880 o'clock at Seventh
and Pomeroy streets. Tho object is to con.
solidate the local clubs of the district and
concentrate the district on candidate.
There will be speeches by distinguished ora
knra
National Republican., 1884-03-31

MINISTER SARGENT declines his transfer
from Berlin to st. Petersburg, and on tho
score of ill health will return to the United
National Republican., 1884-03-31
Fen from a RalIroad Bridge.

William Terry, printer, from Baltimore,
Saturday afternoon, walked Off the bridge
spanning the railroad at Sixth street aud cut
his face and head quito seriously, He was
taken to the Emergency hospital in the po-
lice ambulance.
National Republican., 1884-03-31
Az the North Capitol street Church.

A well-stteuded temperance meeting was
held last night at the North Capitol street
NJ. E. church, Rev. Mr.. Hoyge, pastor. 1t
was under the auspices of the Temperance
Alliance, aud several woll-known temper
snce speakers made addresses. Good music
was rendered.
National Republican., 1884-03-31

Mr.. SARGENT prefers tho genial climate of
California to tho short summers and rctic
winters of Russia.
National Republican., 1884-03-31
The Prsaidenps sympathy Tor Queen VIC


The secretary ofstate yesterday telegraphed
Minister Lowell, at London, to express tho
Presidents sympathy with her majesty,
Queen Victoria in the bereavement she has
suffered in the death Of Prince Leopold.
National Republican., 1884-03-31

DEMOCRATIC congressman are talking Of
holding another caucus on the tariff question.
National Republican., 1884-03-31

Amusements.
NAr1oSAL-Dion Boucicault.
FoRD's-Leon Il Cushman.
IIsCoLS HALL-Thatcher, Primrose West.
CoMIqUE-"Pin-a4" and my Wife's Carter"
DINE Observation-Disclosures and evening performance.
National Republican., 1884-03-31

MONDAY, MARCH 81, 1894.
National Republican., 1884-03-31
Rnnrnr L. ntfRnErrr.

Mr.. Robert J. Burdette. the famous humor-
iSt of the Burlington HaicL,t,c will deliver q
characteristic lecture on Wednesday, April
2, entitled "The Pilgrimage Of the Funny
Man" Mr.. Burdotte's humor Is too we'll
known and appreciated to bo dwelt upon. 1t
Is genuine humor, provoking to smiles and
to tears, like an April day. Not merely q
course Of fun which soon pals. Mr.. Burdette
has many friends and thousands Of admirers
in Washington who will 60 hear him. Seats
may be had at Ells's.
THATCHER, PRIMROSE AND VESTS MIN
sTRELs.
The Thatcher Primrose aud West popular
minstrels will begin q limited engagement of
three days and Wednesday matinee at Lin
coin hall this evening. The game of base
ball between the Washingtons aud Athletics
will be ono of the principal features.
THE THURsBY CONCERT.
Tonight at the Congregational church
Miss Emma Thursby, the eminent concert
singer, will give a farewell concert, under the
direction of Mr.. Maurice Strakosch. She
will be assisted by the great pianist, Cheva-
lier Kontski the favorite tenor, Mr. A. l..
King, and tho ovcr.popular Mrs. Annie Louise
Powell, of this city.
THE BIsCHoFF CONCERTS.
The next in the series Of the popular Bis
chofr concerts will take place at the Congre-
gational church on Friday, the fourth of
April. The excellence Of the programme
presented at these concerts and the high
merit Of tho performers require no comment.
Reserved seats may had at Ellis's.
National Republican., 1884-03-31
ADJUSTMENTS.
rosD's.
over.

FORDs.
Leon and Cushmsn's minstrel troupe begin
week s engagement at Ford's tonight The
excellence of this troupe is we'll known, and
the novelties thoy introduce are said TO be
striking and effective.
THE NATIONAL.
Tonight Mr.. Dion Bouccault appears at
at the National thcater in his great character
of Conn, the shaugraun, in the play of tho
same name, which has always achieved such
signal success. The play will run the entire
week,
National Republican., 1884-03-31

Auction Sales.
TODAY.
BY DUNcANsoN BRos-Entire contents OF house Nc
1d06 Corcoran street.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-11-01
Gordon.

We are In receipt Of the Gordon Press
q column folio published at the town
Of that name in Sioux county. NeL.
Gordon il ut the west end Of the grading
contracts now let on the Sioux City and
Pacific and the Press has the following
to say Of the town and country:
April 20, 1884, a colony from Sullivan,
Indiana. drove into the Antelope valley,
where Gordon is now located. Most of
them had their families with them and
Immediately took possession Of their
claims. They were led by Rev. j. A.
Schemahorn, their former pastor in In
diana, who was the first man to take Il
claim in the valley. Quite a number OF
others have come on from Indiana, but
more from Iowa and other sections of
this state, and the country for several
miles in each direction is now well set.
tied. So far as we have talked with the
settlers they are well satisfied with the
country and are glad they came. The
p~ostoffice Of Gordon was established
about the first of May. The mail was at
first carried to Valentine by private
conveyance, but in July a mail route
was established. The mail is now car
ried twice a week The mail is also
carried west to Rush Greek and Pine
Ridge agency weekly. In June Mr..
Holmes of Iowa opened IA general store
In q tent. Later he had built a log
building In which the store is continued
and his family lives. Mr.. Jones opened
a blacksmith shop here in September.
Hamilton & Snyder began doing bust
ness here with "a general stock Of good
recently. c. f. Lovejoy is in charge. A
part Of the outfit for the publication Of
the Press was here September 18th and
the paper ia now being printed in a tent,
Hamilton K Snyder and the Press pro
prietor both expect to put up good frame
buildings this fall. Material is being go,
on the ground for several other build
ings, so that we expect to have quite a
little village this winter.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-11-01

The Deadwood Times editorially says
the Hills have no need for a school of
mines and in referring to Rapids desire
for a public institution SAYS: "lf Rapid
desires a public institution, let it go in
for n reform school for boys. This is
imperatively demanded, and We fear
there is not a town Of any note that will
not furnish its quota. Deadwood has
numerous candidates. They are real
criminals already, and but for the fear,
the almost certainty hat a term in
states prison woul leave them in the
confirmed criminal class, they would be
sent there. Let III have a reform school
for boys somewhere in western Dakota.
and we know Of no better place than
Rapid"
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-11-01
Methodist Church.

There will be no preaching services at
the M. Il. church tomorrow, as the
pastor has gone to the Hot Springs.
The Sabbath School will meet at 10 Il.
m. All interested in Sunday school
work are cordially invited to attend.
The first Quarterly Conference and
meeting Of the NJ f. church will be held
on the 8th and 9th inst. The Quarterly
Conference will be held at the church
on Saturday, Sth, at 7:30 p. m. Quarter
ly meeting Sunday, 9th. Preaching,
morning and evening, by Rev. James
Williams, Supt. Of Mission. The sacra-
ment of the Lords Supper will be ad
m~inistered al the close Of the morning
service.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-11-01

The following is the vote in the pre-
cincts Of Custer o ity for 1892: Custer
precinct, 100; Four Mile, 80; Buffalo
Gap, 20; Battle River, 81; Hayward, Is.
The total vote Of the county at the
above time was 3)S, but this vote in
cluded the precincgs of what is now Fall
River county. The vote of Custer coun-
ty this fall will probably reach betwee
400 and 500 as the vote of Battle River
and French creek will alone be $50,
2l2 names have been registered in this
precinct and nearly all of that number
will be polled. To the precincts men
toned above there is now added those
of Lower Battle River, French creek
and Sturgis & Goodell's ranch.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-11-01

Pierre Democrat: We can not under.
stand why the saloon men Of Pierre are
50 enthusiastic abont Williams. Is he
an exceptional good customer? We
think not. II is only on special oc-
ca>ions that Williams buys whiskey.
The rest of the year he spends AS little
money III Pierre as possible. In fact,
he even sends to Council Bluffs for his
clothes, and is uncertain enough abou:
Pierre that he will not even build a
little house in the town.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-11-01

Overhead, a sky not expected this far
from Italy, underfoot roads unequalled
only by the macadamized streets Of a
city and q climate sure cure for con-
sumptives, and Il fairly prosperous bnsi-
ness are some Of the blessings vouch-
,safed the people of Custer City and
county, the last of the month just pre-
ceeding the frst month so-called q vim
ter one.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-11-01

The improvements made i'm the agri-
cultural country surrounding Custer, es-
p~ecially south of us, and the increase in
the number of actual settlers during the
past six months would fill one with
wonder who has not been an eye wit
ness Of its growth and prosperity.
Hardy a day passes but that from one
to a half dozen farmers are in town al
ter lumber, etc, for improvements.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-11-01
Notice.

COUNTY CLERKS OFFICE, CUSTER, d. IT,
October 81, 1884.
Aspecial meeting o! the board ofcoun-
ty commissioners, Custer county, Dako-
Ia territory. will be held at the court
house, Custer CITY, u. T., at 10 O'Clock
Friday, November l4th, to take action
on the wood contracts and transact such
other business az may come before II,
E. II. FLYNN. County Clerk.
BY F. J. RurxowsKl, Deputy.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-11-01

The latest in regard to the operations
of Mr.. Mark Luckenbaeh is that he has
interested capital in the properties
which he has under bond in this county
and that they will BE on the ground at
IN early day.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-11-01

The Indications are hat the people Of
Hot Springs and Cascade will turn out a
full vote on the county seat question of
Fall River county as both places are
candidates for the seat of government.
Which place will secure the prize it is
impossible t. predict.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-11-01

Rev. Arthur c. Dill will preach morn
ing and evening in the Congregational
church. The topic of his evening dis
course will be "The duty of voting and
the voters duty" All are cordially in
vited.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-11-01

Snpt. Pitcher Of the Climax, who has
always advised the erection Of steam
hosting works on that mine, last week
received instruction from the owner,
Mr.. Walsh, Of Chicago, to shut down on
the work in the mine preparatory to
putting in the above improvements,
which will doEe sometime this winter.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-11-01

r. Il Miller. formerly a partner Of the
junior member of the 'CHroSrcLE' firm
in the publication of the Deadwood
News, gets to the front with a neat 8
column paper flying the word Democrat
at its head at Pierre, Oak. With pleas.
ure We pace the publication on our
exchange list and hope that its shadow
may never grow less"
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-11-01

Mr.. Joe Pitcher this week received d
dispatch from his father offering him a
situation at 81 500 per year to help him
with his electric light system in Ne
braska, with headquarters at Lincoln.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-11-01

Doc Jennings and family who came
up from the springs last Friday expect
ing to return last Sunday, did rot get
away till Thursday morning on account
of the illness Of the "old man." who,
being deprived Of his hot water, fell q
victim 20 . Gathering in his head
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-11-01

A fine shower Tuesday would indicate
that the seasons have been reversed
and that spring was to follow instead Of
proceed summer. Wonder IL politics
has anything to do in regulating the
barometer and thermometer.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-11-01

The largest freight outfit that has
ever pulled into Custer arrived Sunday
from Pierre with goods for our mer-
chants at 81 cents per pound from
Chicago.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-11-01

II. II. Tamlyn and Benz. Porter re-
turned to town Tuesday from a canvass
Of the lower country, where Ben says
Tamlyn secured the reputation of being
Q regular "war-horse" as a republican
c~Anyah6er.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-11-01

Messrs. Wood, Code and Rutkowski
candidates on the democratic county
ticket, have joined argumentative forces
and have been making a canvass Of the
agricultural districts.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-11-01

The dry guiches tributary to French
creek have been all torn up by the in
dustrious placer miners during the past
a and in most every case more
than wages has been taken out.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-11-01
The Boss cigar ut Stones.

Several coffee coolers arrived in town
this week loaded with freight from
Valentine.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-11-01

Rev. A. G Dill, Pastor Divine Worship sun.
day at II A. m and 7.s0 p. IN. Sunday school
1T Gas. Church PRAYER and Social gathering
Thursday evening at 7:30. Young Peoples
Christian Social I'm on Friday evenings. A cor
dial and hearty welcome 10 all.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-11-01

Mr.. Henry Beckemeyer, st. Libory
Illinois, writes, that his wife suffered
with neuralgia for years, when he APP
piled st. Jacobs Oil. the magical pain
annihilator, which cured her.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-11-01

The ladies of the M. 4. church will
give a dinner on Thanksgiving, Nov
9th, in the Bliss rooms. All are in.
yited.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-11-01

The friends Of Mr.. and Mrs. PAN
Kleemann gave them q surprise party
last evening which was the most enjoy
able affair of the season.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-11-01
Societies.


FIDELITY Lodge of /. o. q. T. meets at the
Court. House at 7:3) p, m. Saturday evenings.
]. G. CAaa, w. C. T.. G.. Il. BoYDES, W., 8.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-11-01

s. M. Booth returned Tuesday ever
ing from q tour Of the northern Hill
where he and Col. Thompson have been
making q "still hunt" for votes.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-11-01

Rev. RI. A. James. Pastor Services IN the NJ
y Church every Sunday ut II O'Clock a. in, and
$50 O'Clock p. IN. All are cordially invited.
Sabbath school at 10 O'Clock =. III.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-11-01

Jas. Demereau was in town this week
and reports development work still
going on in the copper and silver dis.
trict Of lower French creek.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-11-01

Methodist Church.

Father vigeant, visiting Pastor. Mass on SUN
Day, July 9Th, In Court House 1t 1880 q. m.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-11-01

Croford Bros. are moving their stock
and locating on Lame Johney creek
southeast Of Custer.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-11-01
Chicago and North Western r. R

Time OF departure Of Passenger Trains from
Pierre, In effect 1882:
Leave for Chicago and the East......7O0 Ak.
L. 8. BULLARD, Genl Agent,
Pierre. Dakota.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-11-01

Messrs. Booth & Webster this week
received 10000 pounds of groceries by
the freight outfit from Pierre.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1884-11-01

Oscar Silver's stock has been increas
cd this week by the addition of a win
ter's supply of nobby suits.