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Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-05-09
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Of the Board Of Trustees Of Custer
City, Custer County. .. T.


City, Custer County. .. T.
CUSTER CRY, Ma" ), 1885.
Board met pursuant to adjournment.
Chairman Thompson and Trustees
kubler, Klcemann. Smith and Heide.
prim being present.
Minutes of last meeting read and ap-
proved.
Committee on streets and alleys rec
ommended removal Of fence erected by
d. Copp across Fourth street aud on
motion the recommendation was adopt
ed.
Special committee made report upon
the financial condition of the town.
Special committee reported having
examined the bridge built by Charles
Schmidt across French creek on Seventh
street, and recommended payment of
bill Of $500, allowed and ordered paid
by warrant on General fund.
Bill Of II. n Ross, laid over from last
meeting was disallowed
Bill of Buel X. Wood, laid over from
last meeting. was disallowed. Mr.. Wood
having failed to furnish the ilemized
bill demanded.
Bill of Clark & Kubler, S170O, for
printing proceedings of April 9th, and
election notice, allowed and warrant on
General fund ordered
Trustees Smith, Kleemann and
Thompson were each allowed $500 for
services as Inspectors Of election May
4th, 1885.
j. p. Thompson was allowed S. for
rent Of room for election purposes May
4, 1895.
Town clerk was allowed SIS for serv-
Ives rendered from April 9th to end of
his term Of Office.
Report of town clerk WAS submitted
and accepted.
Town collectors report submitter and
accepted.
Town treasurer's report, showing re-
ceipts $40S.95; disbursement $37395 !;
cash on hand May 4th, 1885, $500, sub
mitted and accepted.
Chairman Thompson reported having
interviewed the County Recorder i'm re-
ference to the proper recording of town
plat and patent, and that the cost of
such record would be at the rate Of 2
cents for each lot. On motion, record
was ordered made upon terms above
stated
Town clerk was instructed to notify
the several officers elect Of their cleo
ton
Board adjourned sine die.
j. p. THOMPSON
President of the Board.
A. T. FEAY, Town Clerk.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-05-09

The postmaster general has issued a
circular order to postmasters, explana.
tory of the charges made by congress at
the last session in the rates of postag .
Postmasters are informed that on and
after July /, the rate on al! domestic
first class matter, including drop letters
at letter carrier postoffices, will be two
cents per ounce or fraction thereof, in.
stead Of two cents per half ounce. This
charge will apply Oh mail to Canada,
but not to other foreign mails. To pro
vide for wants tina. may arise from the
change in the rate on second-class mat
ter, or newspapers mailed by the pub
Usher, from to cent per pound, the
department has decided to issue news
paper periodical stamp Of the denomina-
ton of cent, the design and color Of
which will be the same AZ those Of the
present series. They will be ready for
issue on June |.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-05-09

People generally, and even those who
may be termed steady readers and close
observers, have but faint conception
OF the magnitude and influence the press
of tns country has attained. From a
careful examination of the advance
pages Of the 1886 edition Of the Ameri-
can Newspaper Directory, Issued May
LIST, by Geo. p. Rowe!l & Co., Of New
York, it appears that there are 14,l47
newspapers and periodicals published
in the United States and Canada; of
these the United States has 1878, an
average of one paper for every 1867
persons. In 1884 the total number of
newspapers was less by S23 than at
present, and while the gain this year is
not SO marked as in some previous years,
it is still considerable. Kansas shows
the greatest increase, the number being
70, while Illinois follows with gain of
II. 1t is curious to notice that New
York, the scene of 80 much political
activity during the last campaign, should
have onlv about one-third as many new
papers as the state of Pennsylvania. AS
an index to the comparative growth and
prosperity of different sections of the
country, especially the territories, the
number Of new papers forms an inter
esting study, and may we'll occupy the
attention of the curious.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-05-09

money is in very safe place. The floor
OF the vault consists Of alternate plates
of steel and chilled iron, with an aggre-
gate thicknesf Of five or six inches. Be-
low this is mass four feet thick of
cemented concrete, almost as hard as
iron itself. The interior of the walls is
also lined with the steel and iron plates.
After the weighing Of the silver, the
same process will be applied to the gold
and fractional silver coins. The great
est part of the work ofmaking the count
will be in handling the paper currency
tomorrow. This will be begun by a
force Of expert counters, and will take
probably three weeks.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-05-09

The London News Of the End says
"A special messenger has left st. Peters
burg and will arrive in London Monday
or Tuesday, bringing Russia's answer
which will probably be formal accept
ance ofthe English proposals. The czar
has intimated to England through Baron
De Staal that he earnestly desires peace.
If the proposal to arbitration, the ques-
ton ofa disregard on the part of Russia
OF the convention Of March IL is accept
ed, the joint commission " i'll proceed to
deliuitate the frontier Of Afghanistan
without waiting fer the decision Of the
arbitrator, satisfactory basis for the
delinitation having been agreed upon
before the Penjdeh affair. While the
is at work, the disputed ter
iitory will be considered as neutral, and
vii. not be occupied either by the Rus
slams or the Afghans"
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-05-09


Times, 5th: The district in which the
tin deposit occurs is grand uplift. The
highest point Of which is Harvey Peak,
,443 feet above the sea ic;el. The
super incombent strata have been corod-
ed so as to expose the tin bearing
stratum and that itself has been SUBJ
jected to erosion until large placer de-
posits have been made around the foot
of the peak. yielding stream tin, or con-
centrate Of great richness. Since May
last, the Harney Peak company have
been engaged in sinking shafts, running
tunnels, etc, To ascertain the extent OF
the deposit, while Professor q. f. Bailey,
in laboratory erected upon the spot,
has been employed in making tests OF
the character Of the ore. The develop
ments have been SO satisfactory to the
company that they have just closed a
contract for a sixty stamp mill to be
erected at the mines. Prof Bailey read
paper recent; before the New York
Academy of Science, embodying the
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-05-09
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The Treasury Roundup.

Washington, April 29.-In the great
silver vault of the treasury department,
where the count of its millions of dol
lars is now in progress, are seen numer-
GUS bags filed with silver coius and half
dozen men moving them from one cell
to another. Each sack of stI ong white
canvass contains 900 silver dollars and
weighs fifty pounds three ounces,
and each bears stamp form With the
words, "U. s. Treasury, 1000 dollars,
Washington, ID. c." The scale used is
one Of the most perfect and sensitive
and is carefully adjusted to detect the
slightest variation. Sack after sack is
laid upon the scale and there does not
seem to be the difference of an atom.
Beside the scale sits Mr.. Cassell, who is
Treasurer Wyman's Second" in the
count. Near him also sits Mr.. Smith,
who represents Mr.. Jordan. the incom-
ing treasurer. The third member of the
committee is MIR. Whitney, a treasury
official who represents the secretary and
acts az a sort of referee. He is an old
hand at the business Of weighing and
counting. There are now in the treas
ury vaults but $9,OO0,OOO in silver dol.
lars and $3,5OO,OOO In gold coin. In
making the present count each sack il
securely tied and closed with sealing
wax, and bears the name of the person
who counted it and the date of sealing
This work will go on Tor longer, by
which time 26O tons of silver dollars vii
have been placed, sack by sack, upor
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-05-09

Vanderbilt's capital is estimated at
$l75, 100000 and his income as follows
Per year s7,5O0,0O0; per month $676.0O0;
per day $4,000; per hour $500; per
minute $lS Mackey stands at the head
with a capital of 1915 100000 and an in
come Of $4,000 per day or $25 per
minute. Time is money with the above
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-05-09

The Reil-Dominion forces have had
but the one battle and Gen, Middleton
is now busy telling through the papers
what great things he is going to do.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-05-09

The Russian English difficulties re-
main in about the same condition as
last week, with but little chance of war.
One is afraid and the other dare not.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-28
GRANTS SONS IN GOTHAM
BOTH CENTRAL AND RIVERSIDE
PARKS VISITED.

Mayor Grace and the Park Communication
ers With Them-The Plans for the
RemOval of the Remains--Mrs, Grants
Alleged Dangerous IndispOsition is
Again Denied.
NEW YORK, July 27.-Col. Fred Grant
and Jesse Grant, who arrived here this
morning on an early train on the West
Shore railroad, got to the City Hall at $3.50
O'Clock for the purpose of comforting with
Mayor Grace upon the arrangements for
their fathers funeral. The Mayor did
not arrive at his office until half an hour
later, and the visitors were shown into
his private room. In the meantime, Gen.
Perry arrived at the City Hall to repre-
sent Gen. Hancock in making the ar
rangemenUs for the obsequIes. After the
Mayors arrival the four gentlemen were
closeted together for some time.
AT CENTRAL PARK.
At II 40 O'clock this morning Col Fred
Grant, Jesse Grant, Mayor Grace and
President Sanger, of the board of Alder
men, went TO Central Park, where they
were met by Park Commissioners Cum
minis, Borden, Powers and Beekman.
RIVERSIDE PARK ALSO VISITED.
Gen. GRANTS two sons, In company
with Mayor Grace, also visited Riverside
Park. The sons returned to Mt. Nc
Gregor tonight to consult with their
mother. Very many offers OF military
escort to Gen. Grants body have been
made to Gen. Hancock and manys sug-
gestlons have been received, but no CON
clusion has as yet been received.
MRS. GRANT NOT ILL.
The report that Gen. Grants widow is
so dangerously i'll that she will be unable
TO accompany the remains ON the day Of
the removal is unduly alarming. 1t is the
present purpose OF Mrs. Grant TO accom-
pany the remains of her husband to New
York, and the family are not now aware
of any conditions nor Of any indications
that should prevent the widow from doing
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-28
OUTPUT OF THE MILLS.
The Production of the First Half oi
Two Years Compared.

The Production of the First Half of
Two Years Compared.
PHILADELPHIA, July 27.-The Ameri-
can Iron and Steel Association has re-
ceived from the manufacturers complete
statistics of the production Of pig iron
and Bessemer and open hearth steel in the
United States In the first half of 1884,
with statistics of the stocks Of pig iron
on hand and unsold at the close OF this
period. In the first half Of 1885 the total
production of pig iron was 2,l50,s15 net
tons of 1900 pounds, against 2,267,021
tons in the first half Of 1884, and
1922, 592 tons in tho second half. The
stocks Of pig iron on hand and uus0ld IN
the hands of makers or their agents at the
close of the first half OF 1855 amounted to
602, ,0lG net tons, against $4,000 tons at
the close Of 1884, and 533, 800 ions at the
close of 1888. The production Of Bessemer
steel ingots in the first half of 1886 was
763, ,344 net tons, against 723,650 tons in
the second half OF 1884, and SlG,945 tons in
the first half Of 1884. The production of
,Bessemer steel in the first half Of 1885 was
AZ, 446 net tons. against 523, ,25l tons in
the last half OF 1884, and 593,370 tons in
the first half.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-28
TENNEssEE's CONDOLENCES.
Ex- Confederate and Tederals Unite in 9
Mas Maeting.

Confederate and Federals Unite In a
Macs Meeting.
NASHVILLE, July 27.-A Grant memo
rial service was held here tonight in the
Hall of Representatives. In spite Of the
excessive heat large representation Of
citizens Of both races and sexes filed the
hall. side galleries and lobby. Many
were unable to gain entrance. b. +.
Cheatham, ex-Confederate General, pre-
sided, and was assisted by Maj.
A. w. Wells, Of the Federal
army during the war. Speeches
We're made by Gen. Cheatham, Congress-
man Horace II. Harrison Rep. j
Congressman A. j. Caldwell (Dem. ),
Joseph II. Acklen (Rep.), A. S Colyar,
and Congressman James d. Richardson
(Dem). An appropriate musical service
was also had. The following resolutions
were adopted:
hesolUed, That in the death Of u. S. Grant
the nation has lost one of her nOblest citizens
and purest patriots.
Resoi0ed, That the citizens OF Tennessee
recognizing his great worth, bis eminent ser-
vices TO his country, his purity OF purpose and
unilinching adherence 10 duty in the most
trying period of our national history, extend
70 his bereaved family their heartfelt sympa-
thies ana condolences.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-28
MEETING OF THE MILL MEN.
a Suspension of Thirty Days Before
Nov. 1S Recommended,

AUGUSTA, GA, July 27.-The meeting
of the Southern millowners ia rather A
failure, in point OF numbers, and at l2
o'clock had not been called to order.
though the time of the meeting was set
for IL O'Clock. Little interest was mani
Tested, and half of the mills in this city
were not represented. The representa-
tives assembled in the Commercial club
rooms and chatted among themselves, but
no steps towards organization had been
taken up to noon.
THOSE PRESENT.
The following mill men are present; II
II. Hickman, of the Granitevllle mills;
President j. l.. Verdery, Of the Enterprise
Manufacturing Company; President w.
Il. Mccoy, of the Riverside mills, all of
Augusta; President Hutchinson, of Rock
hill, 5. c.; President r. b, Bullock, of
the Atlanta mills; President o. 4. Cat
thram, of the StOneWall mills, of Enter
prise, Miss; d. K. Wagner, of the YocOna
mills, of Water Valley, Miss; Z. l.. Dem
nard. OF the Houston factory; Frank l..
Emery, Of the j. Nj. Worth Manufacture
ing Company, of Worthwhile, N. c.; A.E.
Hutchinson, of Rock Hill, S. c.: and
President Brooker, of the Pioneer mills,
of Memphis, Tenn.
CALLED TO ORDER.
AT 1880 O'Clock President Brooker, of
Memphis, began reading the call Tor the
convention. The meeting organized by
calling President BrOOker to the chair,
and President Mccoy to act as Secretary
President Catthram offered the following
resolutions, which were unanimously
adopted:
PasoZys3 That tbis oo,x-ontio,, 90 co,,tb ,,.,,
mill managers recommend that each mill in
the South at its own convenience suspend
operations for at least thirty days, between
Aug. | and Nov. next ensuing.
ResoJred, That all other matters mentioned
in the call be referred TO q committee of If
teen of the Southern Mills Association.
On motion Of President Bullock, Of At
lanta, the convention then adjourned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-28
THE Doc CoULD Nor BATHE.
Why a Rich and Eccentric Lady Left
Long Branch at Dead Of Night.

From the PhtladelDhid Mems.
NEW YORK, July 25.-Long Branch has
had midsummer excitement. Mrs. r.
f. EmmOns came from Washington 10 the
West End hotel, accompanied by three
horses, man servant, maid servant,
and big dog. She IL the wife Of an EN-.
ploye in one Of the government depart
ments, but has "A fortune Of her own. She
took the house's accommodations for her
self, and was also remarkably sOlioitOus
as To the comfort OF her beasts. The
horses were daily weighed 10 see
how the sea air agreed with them,
and one was doctOred for nervousness.
Tbls made no dinculty, for the eccen-
trio attention 10 the horses WIS confined
10 the stable, and the lady's departures
and arrivals on horseback or on wheels
we're interestedly watched by the other
guests. II was different with the dog,
however. for his quarters were IN the
hotel. He was Newfoundland, and bis
name was Treasure. The occupants OF
adjoining rooms objected 10 his sleeping IN
the corridor, and especially 10 hls mid
night gambOls. Again, he WIS denied
the privilege Of bathing In the same
surf with fashionable human beings
during the appointed hours for
walked down 20 the beach, wrapped IN "A
loose envelope Of gay flannel. Her maid
attended Der at one elbow and her valet
at the other, while the dog followed be-
hind. Then the maid removed the wrap,
disclosing the mistress in AN entirely
skirtless costume, the principal feature
OF which was a pair Of genuine Turkish
trousers. These were brlgbt in color, a
change being made every day. The valet
led her 20 the surf, In which she diepOrted
like an excellent swimmer.
Bur the dog was excluded by the bath
master, IN spite " coax, threat or bribe.
AZ length Mrs. Emmons decided 10 give
Treasure bath In the evening. Even
that poor boon was denied. She there
upon announced that she would not sleep
or eat again ia that hotel. She paid her
bill aud vet the maid b packing her
trunks, while the valet was directed 10 see
that the horses wore Immediately brought
out. She would make the journey 20 the
Highlands, point on New York bay near
Sandy Hook, before morning The men
demurred aud telegrnphed to the hus-
band for Instructions, but Mrs. Emmons
quit ia the night. according to her haety
programme.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-28
NOT A LAND OF PROMISE
AMERICANS PUT A DAMPER ON
THE CONGO BOOM.

All the Desirable Land Acquired by
Trading House Employees and Held at
ExOrbitant Prices 40 The Climate 10
Deadly-The Land Almost Devoid %
PrOductlveness.
WASHINGTON, July 27.-Rear AdmiraE
English, who was recently in the Cong0
country, has made a report to the Navy
Department in regard TO the advIsabilityl
OF establishing commercial resort at
the mouth Of the Congo river, or of SCI
curing a limited district for depot and
"factorial establishment for Americana
citizens in that region. He says that the
Investigations made by COmmander
Bridgman and United States COmmers
olal Agent Tisdell, show that ali the
available land has been acquired from
the natives by the trading house em-l
ployes and is held at extravagant prices-
NOT A PROMISING LAND.
Under these circumstances AdmiraE
English deemed it unnecessary to take
further action, and was Of the opinionl
that TO establish the proposed coaling de-
pot at Congo would be unwise and un-
necessary. Admiral English quotes froml
the letter of Mr.. Tlsdell, In which he sayss
'Phe reputed wealth OF the Congo valley
has been greatly exaggerated, and 1t VILE
try.for an American to make his home or
TO embark IN any business enterprise.
Between Vivi and Stanley pool saw oni
all sides misery, want, sickness and
death, particularly among the employees,
Of the International Association. The
country does not and cannot produca
food for white man TO live upon, and
barely produces enough for the natives.'S
IMMIGRATION DISCOURAGED.
BrIdgman: OF the Kearsarge, who saya
that 1t would be unwise for tho govern<
ment TO do anything 10 encourage Ameris
cans to go 20 that region. The climate ia
deadly. There is no food for a white man
save what he brings with him. The diff
culties in the way of establishing new
business are very great, and the chances
for profit are very small. Com. Bridgmanl
has no faith IN the future of the Congo!
predicted for il by interested parties
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-28
THERE Will BE NO DUEL.
Lord Lonsdale, Though He Was strucir
tho First Blow, Apologies.

Lord Lonsdale, Though He Was strucle
the First Blow, Apologies.
From ne Rsqo York World.
The LOnsdale-C Chetwynd affair over Mrs.
Lily Langtry, has been arranged. IL was
represented TO the two noblemen by mu-.
tual friends in the Turf Club, that tie
matter must not remain public scandal
without some definite settlement. Either
both must come 10 a mutual explanati0nl
and apology or there must be duel
Lord Lonsdale. being thus pressed, ad-
mitted that he was the aggressor and ex-
pressed his regret. The annOunce-
ment OF this creates surprise, since
all accounts agree, that when the two
met IN Hyde Park last Wednesday. Sir
George Chetwynd began the attack byl
striking Lord L0nsdale over the head with
his bOrsewbip, eXclaiming, "Iake that,
you devil. Don't meddle with my Liiy."l
Both were on horseback, and Lord Ions
dale for the moment seemed 6uTprised.l
Then be returned the blow with his whlp,l
aud The tight continued until the h0rsesi
Of both reared Then both dlsmountedl
and fought with fists until separated by Al
policeman. Possibly the explanation OF
Lord Lonsdaie's apology 10 in thel
fact that he was the aggreseOr In thai
attempt 10 divert the lady's afectiOnsl
from Der lover Of hair dozen years pre-
cedonce. Meanwhile there Is a lHnguidl
public curiosity 10 know what Mr.. Lang
try thinks OF all this. 10 IL generally un-
derstOod that he IL In receipt Of IA monthly
pension from his wiie--that IL Is paid, and
has been paid for some years backs
through her theatrical manager. Whhl
Lord Lonsdale's apology the counselloTs
advised that the incident should thero