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Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-03-28

A high-rolling ''stud-poker game" has
been running since Friday evening, 10th
with but slight interruption.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-03-28

A correspondent Of the Minneapolis
Tribune has the following in it's issue of
the 18th:
"Deadwood is alive and 50 are the
Black Hills. Alive with strong men
and energetic ZONES and bright and in
t~elligent children. Busite ss and society
are now on a firm basis and well estab-
risled. The Hills have reached the
hardpan" Of financial strata and are
LAYING more substantial foundations i'm
all business enterprises. The days Of
sailed" claims have for the most part
gone. The future of the Hills has a
reality in it such as the early placer
miners never dreamt Of. Tire surface,
placer and gnlch miner have gone. That
great excitable crowd of Jolly good
fellow" who never remain anywhere
has gone to the C1ur d'Alene and no
one knows where. The Black Hills are
now permanently settled. Nearly all
the land close to the foot hills is taken
mp. Splendid farms they will make-a
glorious country for stock. But in the
Hills are stored the nations wealth
There is gold, silver and tin in album.
dance, mica, iron and lead i'm enormous
quantities, granite and sandstone fol
building purposes, clay for brick and
pine for lumber, Ignite coal to hea'
their dwellings and coal oil to chce,
them with light. The foot hills are FIJI
Of game and they season it. with thei
own native salt. Hitler at no diStan
day Immigration will rush. Open on,,
the reservation and the iron horses
will snort under their heavy loads
Deadwood is a small city two dailies
the streets are lighted by electric ligh,
good schools, and best Of all, II self sup
porting Congregational church with
model Sunday school, with three honor
able judges-two of them ex judges. an,
one the present occupant OF the bench
always in their places MS teachers"
The above, with one exception is I'm
doubtedly true, where it refers To til,
placer miner the writer shows his igno
rance Of the placer mining Of tn,
Hills outside of Deadwood gnlch, but W,
forgive him. The truth Of the mat e
L. that, taking as a starting. point a lin
east and west from the head or Linl
h spid creek, and f5am thence south to
point south Of Custer City and Harney
Peak and the surface, placer and gulcl
miner has only just begun. There j
hardly a gulch embraced in the limit
between the two points mentioned bu
what will pay fair wages and the place
gold that will be taken out this summe
will double the amount Of any previous
wear. The assertion that the placer
miner Is gone is all bosh and he will b,
a valuable producer for tho next tel
years.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-03-28

John Harris, foreman for Holden &
Stevens took in the Southern Hills
metropolis Wednesday.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-03-28

Jas. Wier left this week with lumber,
ETC., for his ranch on Horsehead which
he has lately taken up.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-03-28
Societies.
\. q. q. +.

Fidelity Lodge of I. u. q. r, meets at the
Court. House at 1857 p. m. Saturday evenings.
J. {. CARR; w. C.. T.. C. II. BoyDEn, w. s.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-03-28
Three baths for 81 90 at Stones.

The Missouri river is open at Pierre
aud the ferryboat began regular trips
last Monday.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-03-28
Chicago and North Western r. r

Time Of departure OF Passenger Trains from
Pierre. in effect 1892:
Leave for Chicago and the Fast. ....-...7.00 A. y.
l.. 8. BULLARD, Genl Agent,
Pierre. Dakota.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-03-28

---- ------
Times. %: At the opening Of court
yesterday Judge Church rendered a
very important decision. o~veru!ing on
the principal point. plaintiffs demurrer
to defendants answer in the case of O.
J.. Salisbury W. j. II, Davey ct al, ON the
ground Of lack of consideration. Tie
question involved goes to the l%egalitv OF
the rate Of interest charged by plaintiff
PA per cent, or 2 per cent a mouth
The court held that in the absence of a
territorial law specifying a legal rate, a
national bank cannot charge in excess
Of the rate fixed by the national bank
law per cent. The rule, however,
does not apply to individuals or other
than national banks. The full text OF
the ruling VIII be presented in to NOR.
rows Times and will be Of interest to
everyone. The decision was the one
subject Of discussion Yesterday, and all
agreed as to its justice under the law.
The matter will doubtless be appealed
and the decision contested TO the su.
preme court of the United States.
Resolutions Of Fidelity Lodge No. Ia. I. O.
@. r. on the Death of Brother John
T. Code.
March 23, 1885.
Whereas, II has pleased Almighty
God to take out Of this world into His
eternal care and keeping, the soul of our
beloved brother, John T. Code; there
fore
Resolved, That we, both MS n lodge
and as individuals, deeply mourn the
loss of one who was always cheerful and
ready to lend a helping hand in any
time Of neel.
Resolved. That We endeavor to keep
green the, memory ofour departed friend
and brother by initiating his endurance,
his generosity, his cheerful DISPOSE ion
and his far reaching charity. That
when we shall have served Goblin our
generation, we may hope to meet him
and others who have gone before us, in
the grander and fuller life beyond the
grave.
Resolved, That we extend u sym.
pathy to the many friends ofthe deceas-
ed, who. lie us, mourn the loss Of u be-
loved and trusted companion.
Resolved, That a copy Of these resolu
be furnished the CUSTER CnRoN.
!cLE.
il. Robinson.
Bertha Wood.
Bertha L. Smith.
committee.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-03-28
Telephone

We are informed that the Black Hills
Telephone company are making mr.
engagements to extend their line from
this place tn Hot Springs and the White
river termiRas Of tho Sioux City and
PACIFIC, thus giving the business men
and others Of all the Hills towns direct
communication with the railroad by the
time II is completed to the above men.
toned point. 1
The practicability of this line is nm
questioned, as the distance across the
country to Hot Springs and thence to
Chadron is less than sixty miles, Caster
being almost exactly half way between
the latter point and Dcadwood, and as
the company had intended 10 exterd it
to the Hot Springs, the additional cost
will be but trifling.
The advantage such a line would be
to the business men Of the Hills, when
all their freight will be coming in via
tho 8. G.. p. would make the line "a
profitable investment for The Telephone
company, as every merchant would then
be able to keep an eye on all his ship
ments from the time they are loaded
till they reach their destination and,
while he might not be able to hurry the
mule.skinner and bull-whacker, direct
communication 10y wire with the ship
ping point would greatly facilitate mat
tiers. ard aAow them to virtually super
intend their loading. Success to the
extension say We rs will every one who
has freight coming into the Hills.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-03-28

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Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-11
What Imagination Will Do.

A good joke has leaked out about
the baggagemaster on Conductor Ben
edict's train of the Naugatuck Road.
The other day he mournfully took on
at Bridgeport heavy casket box, and
all the train hands supposed they had
a corpse for passenger. Some re-
mark was made that the box was rath-
er light, and the baggagemaster declar-
ed that he believed the body was a
resurrected one. Soon after leaving
Bridgeport this thought preyed upon
him, and Immediately his olfactory
nerves were offended in confirmation
of his theory. Forthwith, he opened
all the doors of the baggage-car, and at
length betook himself for refuge to the
smoker, declaring that he could endure
it no longer. Occupants of the mail
and express compartments of the car
also complained of the odor. When the
train reached Winsted an undertaken
called for the box, and asked permis-
sion of the station baggagemaster to
leave it in the baggage-room. A mild,
but firm protest against keeping
a corpse in his room over night
was made. A similar appeal to the
express authorities met with a prompt
refusal The undertaken smiled . reg
ular business-style smile. unscrewed
the box and showed-a new, empty
cotfin.-Harttord Times.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-11
The Bugbear Cold.

''Cold as bugbear causes people to
overcrowd their beds with woolen
stuffs, blankets, and suchlikc. The bed
clothing, even for old people, should be
light, though warm. There is nothing
better than eider-down, when you can
get it. The night-dresses of old people
should be comfortable, and especially
should they be warm throug Oh the
shoulders; this is the place which cold
likes, as foe, to assail about in the
morning, when the morsel of fire has
got low or gone out Let them beware
of it,
.'Cold as bugbear plays much mis-
chief in the nursery. Thousands of
children in this country are coddled to
death, and many actually stified in bed.
They call it being overlaid; it is being
smothered. That is the right name
for it.
"But the children must be kept
warm?"
BLESS their innocence! yes. The bed
as soft as down. the clothes as soft as
soft can be, but smooth withal,
without any tendency to rumple up, or
cover mouth or face. This is warmth;
this is comfort. The room. too, should
be moderately warm; no more, l pray
you; and the air ought to be as pure
and sweet as the odor of roses. Is it so
in most nurseries? Nay. for your bug
bear cold steps in and seals doors and
windows. No wonder that when baby
wakes up it is peevish and fretful.
Your bugbear cold is the best friend
your tailor has, for even the eyoung men
wear double the weight of clothes on
winters day than they ought to. They
sweat themselves in consequence, so
cold, the foe, steps in and ends many a
life. Top-coats, in my opinion, should
never be worn, except while riding by
rail, or driving. or when standing
about in draught; then they cannot
be too thick and cozy. If worn at all
when walking, they should be very
thin. Very light waterproofs should be
worn when walking in winter-worn
over the arm. mean, and never put
on except when it is raining. But the
warmer the socks the better, and the
shoes ought to be moderately strong
and thick, for many an ailment is
caught from standing about on damp,
cold ground.
damp is much more to be dreaded
than cold, but even this should not
be made bugbear of; l would rather
have damp inner clothing than damp
coat; the under-clothing, indeed, of
everyone who perspires freely and easi-
ly is seldom, if ever free from damp.
When was newly married, sir, the
little woman who owns me used to air
my handkerchiefs, my newspaper, and
my table-napkin. She knows better
now. But preserve me and you. and
everyone from sleeping in a damp
room. "-A family Physician in Cas-
sells Magazine for Feb.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-11
The skating Rink.

Considering the terrible cold weather last
night a good sized crowd gathered at the
Casino skating rink to witness the gentle
mems contest, the prize being handsome
pair of nickelplsted club roller skates. Fiji
teen gentlemen entered and on a vote being
taken Messls. Elmer Grim. Clarence
Hutcbins. and Master Bur-us Defenbach re-
received an equal number of
votes. These three again skated
aud Master Burrns Deffenbach came off VIC
torious and secured the prize He%as loudly
applauded and acknowledged it by skating
around again.
At few minutes before ten o'clock an ac-
cident happened which almost caused a
panic. Some one sitting near the s,ove in
the rear accidently kicked one of the
supports from under ii aud the stove fell
over. The door few open and
the red-hot Goals were heaped up in a pile.
The ladies screamed and it was an amusing
spectacle 10 see probably fifty gentlemen and
ladies ali trying 10 get out a threc-foot door
way at the same time. Several got clear
down TO the railroad with their skates on
The fire was sool e1tinguished and the
skating proceeded.
Tomorrow night the sheet and pillow case
masquerade will be given at the rink.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-11

The petition filed with the county COM
missioners yesterday protesting against an
ne1ation of Lsgonds sub-district to the city
school district, assigns no ground OF protest,
but it is understood the fear am Dg residents
of the upper part of the district is that the
school building in Lagonda W.T.; be aband-
oned and new and larger one built nearer
the city proper. 1t is not known that any
such plan has been broached. 1t is hoped the
matter can be brought to a fnality in time
for voters in the annexed school territory, so
entitled, to take part in the election of
members Of the school board, in April There
will be a bearing at the March session OF the
county commissioners.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-11
A Touching Story.

When, in 1866, my niece, Miss Janet
S. H-g. was at the boarding school
of Miss H, Avenue de Neuilly. she
had lessons in painting from NJ. H-n.
At the beginning of the session he told
my niece few anecdotes about his lit
tie Scotch terrier called "Medore. He
was obliged to leave Paris for a time,
and. not being able to take the dog
with him, left it in charge of a friend.
By some curious chance the friend was
called suddenly to st. Petersburg, and,
not knowing what to do with the little
creature, took it with him. Both man
and dog reached st. Petersburg safely;
but shortly after their arrival the dog
was lost, and, though every effort was
made to recover it, Nj. H-n's friend
was obliged to write and say that
"Medore" was hopelessly lost. About
the end of May, some months after the
letter had been received, M. HI
came as usual to give his lesson. He
seemed in great grief, and in broken
accents asked to be excused from Civ
ing the lesson, as he was quite incapa-
Bile of it. my poor little dog! my
poor little dog!" was all that he could
say for some time.
At last, being encouraged by his pu-
pills sympathy, he told her the whole
story. For some time O miserable,
half-starved dog, covered with scars
and bruises, had persisted in scraping
at his door; and the servants, being an
noyed by its persistence, kicked the
dog down stairs repeatedly. But as
soon as it recovered from its fall it re-
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-11
Anecdote of senator Sumner,

Senator Sumner took quite an inter-
est in me, and had an especial fondness
for catching me by the ears. Often
have / attempted to pass the Senator,
while he was walking to and fro on the
floor of the Senate, onl y to have both
my ears seized good-naturedly, and to
be asked some kindly question. shall
always remember one of these adven-
tures-for it was an adventure! He
had sent me on an errand. Having
returned, reported to him the answer.
and received his deep-voiced thanks, |
started to move away, but he had
caught me, and continued his slow
march, in front-lndian file. As he
was a tall man, and | very small boy
in comparison, had to walk on tip-toe
to ease the pain, and even then it SEEM
ed ss if my ears would come off nv
head. The worst of it was that he at
once became so lost in thought that he
forgot he had hold of me, and mechan-
ically paced up and down, with his
long strides, while l danced mild
war-dance for some minutes-it SEEM
ed to me hours-to the intense amuse-
Ol W uO obSclNtu lHc
/ struggled the more did | increase the
agony, but at last managed to wrig-
gle away from his grasp. The sudden
..emptiness'' of his hands caused him
to realize the state of affairs, and he
begged my pardon so energerically,
and the spectators smiled SO audibly,
that the proceedings of the Senate were
interruptpi and Mr.. COlfay actually
had to tap with his gayel to restore
order.
But it was, after all, an honor to be
noticed, even in that fashion, by such
distinguished a man as Senator Sum-
ner. He had the widest reputation of
any of the senators, and the first queS-
ton most visitors to the Senate would
ask was:
(Which is Charles Sumner?"-From
"Among the LaU-makers," By Ed
mand Alton, IN 81. Nicholas for
FeGruqrg.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-11
L4WREHCETlLLE.

Revival meetings begin here in two weeks.
Miss Katie Nicholas and Miss Ella Edmis
ton of Champaign county visited friends here
last week.
David Verify had horse killed few days
ago by vicious bull.
H. E. Combs and G. L. Carver of New
Carlisle visited friends in this vicinity last
week.
Revival meetings at Sims Chapel in three
weeks.
A number of cows have died in this vicin-
ity in the last few days from an unknown
cause.
Jacob W. Flick has returned from the New
Orleans exposition.
Mrs. Matthew Baker is on the sick list.
Snow and ice keeps the wheat in good con-
dition.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-11
BETHEL TOWNSHIP VIEW CAR
Isle, MEDWAY, FORGF
STATION, ETC.

The chsngeable weather has occasioned
considerable sickness, in the form OF lung
fever, diphtheria, and severe colds, in the
northern section Of this township. Advance
and Bethel schools have suffered many ab-
sences from sickness.
Mr.. Jacob Rice of Midway, retired last
Thursday night in bis usual health and was
found dead in mis- bed Friday morning
Heart-disease is the supposed cause of his
death
The New Carlisle creamery company has
been scattering its circulars broadcast among
the farmers in the western part OF the
county.
Successful protracted meetings have been
in progress at the churches in New Carlisle
and Midway during the past few weeks.
Aceessions have been made to the several
churches, much to the encouragement Of
those interested in these meetings. Nine
persons united with the Presbyterian church
Sunday, February lst, and ten more last
Sabba.h.
The remarkably good sleighing of the past
few weeks has vanished and for it has been
substituted rain which has frozen upon the
trees and made travel both unpleasant and
dangerous.
Prof. futile, who was unavoidably de-
tanned at New Orleans too long to fill his ap-
pointment at Olive Branch last Friday night,
will deliver his lecture, Eyes of All Sorts,''
at the High school building next Friday even
ing, February l3.
Last Friday evenings debate was well at
tended considering the weather. Any who
came last Friday evening to hear a lecture,
although disappointed then can rest assured
that Prof. Tuttle has arrived at Columbus
and will be with US next Friday evening.
His lecture is new one, and one that will
interest everybody. Let there be full at
tendance.
Tecum sch school will commemorate Wash
ington's birthday by appropriate exercises
Friday afternoon, February 20. Every
patron Of the school is invited to attend.
Supt. J. J. Burns of Dayton will deliver
his lecture, 1.-The Boy" Friday evening, Feb
20, at Olive Branch. No one can afford to
miss this lecture.
Rumor has it that arrangements are being
made to establish fire kindling and carpet
weaving establishment at Forgy Station.
Enterprise msves the world.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-11

At conclusion of testimony tor the state in
the Harry Franklin burglary case, yesterday
afternoon, Mr.. Mower, counsel for defense,
demurred to the evidence claiming it had not
in any way connected his client with the al
legged crime. and asked his discharge. The
demurrer was Immediately over-ruled by the
Court, who said it was matter for the jury
TO decide. The first witness called for the
defense was the GLoBE-REPUBLICs weather
editor, Mr.. Jonas Drury, who stated be had kept
a disry since 1928, but these records up to
1864 were lost in fire while he was in the
army that year He was examined as to the
character of the weather the night kearrss
grocery was broken. A local hat
dealer was put upon the stand to
identify the hat worn by the
defendant He was asked il his
business was extensive, and humorously
replied that he supposed he was doing as
much as any OF them, but business was rather
dull at present. One of the witnesses, named
Brennan, put on the stand TO help prove an
alibi for Franklin, was arrested Immediately
upon leaving the stand on a warrant issued
by the Mayor, but while the officer was put
ting on the handouts, Mr.. Mower stepped up
and objected TO Brennsn's removal, saying
he should want him again probably, SO the
irons were removed and the young man left
in charge of the court officers. An unusual
feature of the testimony for defense was an
attempt OF counsel to show that Franklin had
been in the penitentiary and under indict-
ment several times for burglary, the design
being to show that in this case he was sus-
pected and arrested by the police on general
principles, without any positive knowledge.
The evidence was not admitted. Taking Of
testimony closed before court adjourned, and
the case went to the jury this forenoon
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-11
SPECIAL NOTICES.

A CARD.-To all who are suffering from
errors and irdiscretiens OF youth, nervous weak
ness, early decay, loss Of manhood, dc, Will
send a recipe that will cure you, FREE Or
CHARGE. This great remedy was discovered by
a missionary in South America. Send self-ad-
dressed envelope to REV. JOSEPH T. INMAN
Station D., New York.
Stamping out Disease.-The Shakers Be
Iieve that nearly all diseases can be prevented by
maintaining perfect digestion. They never en-
ploy doctors because soon as the digestion be-
comes impaired they take few doses of the Shaker
Extract OF Roots lSieges Syrup and health is the
result, for IL is marvellous remedy for dyspepsia.
Mrs. Hettie Hauck writes from Mormon Grove,
Grayson county, Texas, 1884: 81 am fifty years
old this month, andI must say your medicine
has proved wonderful medicine to me. When
first received it l could not sleep nights, and
had futtering in the pit OF my stomach, could
not bear my hand or the weight of my clothes on
it. had throbbing aud roaring in my head.
/ wal afraid II 1t continued 1 should lose my
mins oftentimes thought was too far gone
to I'd any thing, but your medicine has proved a
blery to me. The pain and miserable feeling
n my head has gone. My head 10 clear snd l
sleep soundly every night. can recommend it
with pleasure. Who would not? You may use
this letter If you like. 1t may fall into some
hands affected as l was, and am sure they can
ind relief in your medicine" The shaker Tar
Capsules care Coaghs.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-11

turned TO the door, AMI renewed the
scratching. Whenever NJ. HI en-
tered or left the house, the dog kept
jumping upon him and trying in every
way to attract his attention. At last
an idea flashed across his mind. Could
this disreputable-lookiIg animal be by
any possible chance the dog which had
been lost at St. Petersburg? He fixed
his eyes upon it, and said "Medorer'
The dog gave piercing cry, and fell
at his feet He picked it up, carried
it into the house, and laid it gently on
sofa. But "Medore" was dead
"PetldRd ReUiSited.