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Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-03-24
Sad Fate.

ELIZABETH, n. j.: The fate of Alex
Bennett, John Lee and Edward Marsh
all, employees of ringer factory, who at
tempted to row across the bay to Staten
Island during the storm has been learned.
Their boat was found bottom up, and the
bodies of Lee and Bennett were found in
meadows frozen stiff. Marshall was
found still alive but the lower part of his
body frozen in n frightful manner. He
was able to speak, and said the tide and
gale carried their boat two miles down
the bay. When they reached meadows
they saw a honsc near by and started to
walk 10 it. Bennett and Lee fell exhaus-
ted and Marshall could not assist them
and was compelled to leave them to their
awful fate. He did not know how he
himself managed to keep alive. Physi-
clans say he cannot survive. The men all
reside in Port Richmond, Staten Island.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-03-24
The Great Snow storm.

New YORK, March T.. -Business here
was resumed to some extent today. Traf-
dc on the elevated railroad was carried on
TO a larger extent: The street car lines,
however, made no attempt 10 venture
out, the track being in such condition rs
to make il impossible to run even "A linn
tied number Of cars, so hundreds of pedes-
TRANS were compelled AS yesterday to plOd
through snow bound streets on the way
to work. 1t is reported today that the
western Union Telegraph company had
only fOur wires available for the DAYS
work. There is no information obtain
able from the weather bureau, the official
in charge being. rs he puts ii. entirely
cut of from the Outer world. Tclegraphic
communication with Boston has been lost
slice early yesterday morning. The last
news from that city was in effect that
business was at n standstill and the streets
were filed with telegraph poles and wires.
In Brooklyn none Of the steam roads
terminating at Greenwood cemetery at
tempted I run yesterday. The funeral
Of IA man named Hillycr took place in
the afternoon and the procession was
blockaded by snow. and in dep0siting
the remains i'm the vault the undertaken
and a son of the deceased were over
come by the cold. After several hours
treatment they were relieved and taken
10 their homes in this city. The hospit-
ais report "A great number of patients,
several overcome by yesterday storm.
Fifteen sufferers, among whom is Editor
Baumann, of the News, are in a painful
condition. The bodies Of two men and
a women were found on the streets and
were taken to the morgue.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-03-24

WASHINGTON, March l.. undcr the call
OK states o large number Of bills and resolu-
tior- were introduced and referred, among
them the folloVin
To prori3o FOR the settlement Of the debt
Of the Central Pacific Railway company
Uiamilton hilll.
Directing the committee on agriculture to
inquire into the cXpcdiency Of prohibiting
the sale OF compound as pure lard.
Relating 70 the tariff and %ioternal taxatio
(Randall bib.
Providing for a commission to investigate
trusts. and for the repeal of the protective
tariff OF all industries belonging to trusts.
Mr.. BOYLE, Of Pennsylvania, rising to a
question Of privilege, offered a preamble and
resolution reciting that il was stated that a
majority of the committee on ways and means
has not only refused oral hearing to produc-
crs. manufacturers and working men, but has
denied to them the right To have their petit
tons read. anl directing the committee on
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-03-24
Pistols.

Lose lsltEp CRY, March l1.-Jamrs Ful-
ict, age'l III, IF i22 East Thrift Second street,
Ne" York. Was shot in The eve and fatal,
wounded last night by Joseph Wood. of No.
81 Third avenue, New York. IN a Gusrrcl over
The division Of so which they stole from u
lady worshippcr in ST. stephens church at
mass last Sunday morning. The boys had
bought pistols and come to Long Island City,
intending to make a raid as per dime novel
literature, but before they could begin opera
tons their fatal quarrel occurred. Woods is
still at large.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-03-24
Consolidating.

CHICAGO, March IA special meet
Ing of the stockholders Of the Chicago,
Madison and Northern railroad opened
here at noon today for the purpose of
considering the question of consolidating
with the F~rceport, Dodgcville and North.
crn railroad, a corporation which exists
both under the laws of Illinois and Wis
conSin It is understood that %Stuyycsanr
Fish, +. r. Jeffrey and b. 7. Aver, 81
The board Of directors Of the Madison ant
Northern, hold sufficient proxies To in
sure the adoption OF the proposition.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-03-24
Milwaukee Wants the G.. A. IL. En-
Campment.

MILWAUKEE, March l3.-The move
ment toward securing the national en-
campment of the Grand Army for this
city in 1889 is making considerable head
way. Tonight there will be a confer
cnce at the Light House Squadron Armory
between representatives Of the Chamber
Of Commerce, Commercial club, members
of the common council. Wisconsin repre-
scntatives of the Grand Army and other
organizations, when steps will be tpken
toward securing "A fund and making other
arrangements which may tend to secure
the encampment for this city.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-03-24

BERLIN, March Is The authorities
seem utterly unable to cope with the
crowds that have come from all parts of
Europe TO have a last look al the dead
emperor. Accidents are o. hourly occur
renee in the crush about the Cathedral,
Long festoons Of black cloth are stretched
along what is practically Il gigantic fence
of mourning ten miles along the route of
the funeral procession.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-03-24
Recommended by Secretary Villas.

WASHINGTON. March 12.-Thc secrc-
tary of the interior has requested the at
torney general to institute joint civil suit
against the Northern Pacific Railroad
company and 5. III. Jones & Co, of Port
land, Or, and Williamsport, Pa. The
Northwestern Lumber company, of
Hampton, Wash, and San Francisco. and
the Northern Pacific Lumber company,
of Portland. are also defendants, the suits
being for the value of the pine. es-
timatcd at 1919, 600, alleged to have been
unlawfully cut from public lands in
Washington territory. The secretary has
also requested the attorney general 10 in
stitute suit to secHre the cancellation Of
the patents issued on forty two home.
steads entries made at the Pueblo. Col,
land office covering 5,72O acres of land.
said to contain valuable deposits and well
known mines. The secretary says that
these entries were made by fraudulent and
corrupt practices. The lands are owned
by the Colorado Coal, Coke and Iron
company of Colorado.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-03-24
The stewart Contest.

New YORK, March l2.-Thc big con-
test over Mrs. A. Il. Stewat's millions
viii be resumed this afternoon before the
surrogate. II will continue ON Tuesday
and Wednesday, and then there will be
AN adj ournment until next week. when it
viii go right along for ten days. The
array Of counsel retained in the case is "a
formidable one. Roscoe Conkling repre-
sents Judge Fulton, executor of the
estate; and with him is associated ex At
torney.General Leslie ". Russell. The
trustees Of the Garden City cathedra,
have engaged eX-Judge Jasper w. Gilbert,
while eN-Judge Horace Russell looks after
the case Of Executor Charles j. Church.
The interests Of the petitioner, Miss
Rosalie Butler, are in the hands of Joseph
II. Choatc, while other parties interested
are likely to be abundantly looked after
10y Lawyers Martin and Smith, Shipman.
Barlow, Larocquc and Shoate, Thomas
&. Shearman and Pinney and Sterling.
The documents. filed in the case would
I'LL IA couple of good sized chests. and
altogether the surrogate has on hand the
most formidable job of his term of Office.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-03-24
Married.

LONDON, March l5.-The marriage of
Prince Oscar of Sweden and Miss Ebba
Munck was %solemniZed AT Bournemouth
today. In consequence of the death Of
the emperor of Germany the affair was
had III first been contemplated. Most OF
the royal families of Europe were repre-
scented. Ihc presents were numerous,
and. in the aggregate, Of exceeding great
yalup
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-03-24
Mitchell Talks.

LONDON. March l3.-Mitchell in an in
terview with a united press reporter said;
Now that ! have proven that | can fight
! have decided to quit the ring. will
not take the championship as | am conf
dent my friend Kilrain is able to secure
the championship of the world within
six months. Sullivan will remain in Liv-
crpoQl for the present and if he decides
TO give any more boxing exhibitions in
England he will appear in Liverpool first.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-03-24

CHEROKEE, March 12.-Thc public schools
IN this place were today closed on account Of
the measles. A large majority Of the families
in town have one or more cases. In one
house there are seven now In bed with thi,
disease.
The Sunday Journal has not vet put IN an
appearance here and in consequence the ef-
iicency OF the railway mail service has been
very vigorously questioned.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-03-24

A.. PAUL. March IA Winnipeg special
says that settlers in the far northwest terrific
ries are greatly alarmed over the prospects Of
an Indian outbreak. The Indians have been
suffering greatly from lack Of food, etc, and
are ripe for a revolt. The settlers are urging
the government TO strengthen the mounted
police force.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-03-24

MILWAUKEE, March l3.-Editors and
publishers of daily and weekly news
papers throughout the state are arriving
mere today to participate in the thirty
fifth annual convention of the Wisconsin
Press association which opens this after
noon. Officers will be elected and alargc
number of papers upon practical subjects
presented.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-03-24
DYNAMITE.

BrRGsTsN, Pa, March 1.-THE premature
explosion OF a large charge Of dynamite in a
railroad cut near here this afternoon buried
An Italian was instantly killed, two men ia
tally injured and most Of the others more or
less bruised.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-03-24
The Big River.

QUINCY, H., March LIBERALIZATION was
formally resumed today by the arrival from
st. Louis of packets Of both the Diamond Joe
and St. Louis and st. Paul lines. River men
anticipate an active season. The resumption
of traffic on the river greatly relieves the
freight embargo occasioncd by the railroad
strike.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-03-24

CHICAGO, March 13.-Thc largest Ma
sonic school of instruction ever held IN
this state opened today at Corinthlan
hall. Every worshipful master warden
in the state and members of all the con
stituent lodges have been summoned to
attend, and sessions lasting fourteen
hours daily will be held for the next
three DAYS.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-03-24
Our Reef.

DENVER, Col, March b. The cattle trust
OF this city, has just closed Il contract with
the French government to supply the French
army with $50, 600 cattle annually. The cat
Tie VIII be range stock. Shipments will be
made to Chicago as soon As possible, y here it
is understood they will be slaughtered.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-03-24
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Italy.

Ca,CAso, March l2.-Threc Italian laborers
became involved in a quarrel over a game of
cards in a saloon last night. Each OF the
men drew a stiletto and proceeded to cut and
slash indiscrininately. AT the end Of q few
minutes all were seriously injured. Two Of
the men will die.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-03-24
Six Killed.

LAREDO, Tex, March l6.-Intclligencc has
reached here Of "a serious accident to a car If
a construction train on the Mexican Central
railway, fifty miles south Of S%altillo, In which
six men were killed and twenty injured.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-03-24

VICTORIA, Il. G., March IA intelligence
received yesterday says that Rev. Mr.. Shell
don. Mrs. II. Cunningham and two Indians
were drowned in the Stikinc river February
10. Il is thought that the Sheldon referred
TO Is Rev. sheldon Jackson, the noted Indian
missionary in charge Of the lndisn schools Of
Alaska, under the direction of the govern
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-03-24

S~phINGflEID, Mass, March l6.-The first
train through on the New England railroad
was ditcned this afternoon. Two locomotives
ieit the track and the steam pipe in the for
ward one burst, fatally scalding Conductor
Hinett, Fireman William Nichols and Brake
man Jerry McKuno. who were in the cab.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-03-24

GRASS VALLEY, Cal, March Il: Fire broke
out in the dry house OF the Empire mine, near
to-day, and the m soon spread to
200 pounds Of vigorite powder stored in
a building. An explosion followed, demol-
ishing the structure, instantly kiiing a young
man named Daniel TrebilouX and i~niuring
six other persons, two of whom viii probably
LII.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-03-24
For stealing,

WATERLOO, Ia, March IL. Ralph Falkcn-
miller was indicted today by the grand jury
now in session, on two charges Of stealing
United States express money packages, con
tanning about $500. The theft occurred late
In November.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-03-24
Bad Weather.

BERLIN. March 14.-Extremcly in
element weather will probably prevent
the emperor from attending the funeral.
The emperor of China has telegraphed his
coincidence.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-03-24

WAsHINGToN. March 15.-Thc sub com
mittce of the house committee on public
lands this morning reported favorably 10
the full committee the bill FORGETTING land
grants along the unfinished branches OF
the Northern and Southern Pacific and
Hastings Dakota railway.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-03-24

A wild boy has appeared in the Georgia
mountains, near Mount Alto. The child is sp
parently about ten years Of age and almost
destitute OF clothing. a hunter came up with
him the other day, but the boy could not or
would not talk. He fingers about the cliffs
but where or how he lives cannot be discov
cred.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-03-24
fIFIlETH CONGRESS

FIRST SESSION.

Ter the president : message was taken M anG
Senator t%oiqu.tt dressed the senate. III,
message, hc sand. ha3 male a profound i'm.
preston 1t nome AMI abroad, ana had re-
ceiyr! the hearts reinforcement of wise and
l~Gdicious men everywhere. He predicted the
triumphant election Of Cleveland.
senator Dolph addressed the senate on the
same subject. lie would use the surplus rs
a. far as necessary In the Improvement Of
rivers ana harbors, in the construction Of
coast I~efcnScs ana IN the continued liquida-
ton Of the public debt. lie declared that the
measure proposed by the committee on ways
and means threatened with destruction every
leading industry on the Pacific coast. After
IN executive session the senate adjourned.
WAsuINGToN. March l3.-Among the bills
reported and placed ON the calendar was one
granting an increase Of pensions to Mrs. Gen.
Ward Burnett.
The senate then proceeded to the considcra-
ton OF senator Bech's bin to provide for the
retirement OF United States legal tender and
na,ional bank notes Of small denominations
and The issue of silver certificates in lieu 81
cola certificates. Senator Beck addressed The
senate in advocacy If 1t.
After criticlsing several of Senator Shcr-
mans reports and suggestions while secretary
Of the treasury, Senator Beck said:
That Is one OF the reasons why J said that
Whilc the senator from Ohio might be prcsi-
dent Of The [ uitcd states, his conduct in rcla-
zion % The act Of 1913, and his great financial
abilities, exercised a. they always have been
In the interest OF the money power, will not
be The record If (which lie viii be proud when
he comes before the people.
W~AsHINGToN, March l5.-Among the pc
titioas and memorials received vas one from
Illinois asking for legislation against the
formation Of trusts and combinations, and
that the tariff on tobacco and spirits be re.
tanned until the war debt is paid.
senate Brown. Of Georgia called up the
resolution offered ty senator Hill declaring 1t
the imperative duty Of congress 10 repeal the
internal rcyenuc laws at the earliest day prac-
tIcable, aud proceeded to aldfcss the senate in
advocacy Of it.
WASHINGTON, March Is Bills reported
ana placed or calendar:
To provide for the protection of navigation
OF the Illinois river 10y extending the system
Of beacon lights.
- "uCnoi'e 'hc '"n''"cllon "a i"Il'""u'
wagon ana ioo' passenger of'ages al linton
ana Nuscatine' IOWA
10 authorize 'hN CONSTRUCTION ~ II or1nGo
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Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-03-24

Trenton, Mo. March 13.-Soldicrs Of
the late war are gathering in force today
for the annual Grand Army cncampmcnt
which opens tomorrow. AT a meeting
now in progress lans are being perfected
the state Of Missouri, Kansas.
Colorado, Arkansas Illinois Iowa and
Nchraska.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-03-24

New York. March 16.-The funeral Of
Henry Bergb, late president Of the Society for
the Prevention OF Cruelty TO Animals, took
place today from 81. Marck's church, and was
largely attended.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-03-24
the Time.

CHICAGO. March l6.-The call for the
national prohibition convention to assem-
bic at Indianapolis June 9Th. on which
the date Democratic national convention
assemblies at 1t. Louis. has been revoked
and new order issued calling the conven-
on for MaV 80.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-03-24
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Refused.

DETROIT, March l3.-Thc Michigan
Central railroad company this morning
refused to take freight billed 10 points on
the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy sys.
tom. Notices were given by telephone
and not in writing.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-03-24

CHICAGO, March PA large number OF
prominent officials of all the western railway
lines left Chicago tonight by special train for
Burlington, Iowa. Their mission is TO attend
the funeral services OF T. j. Potter. which
taxes place a; Burlington tomorrow.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-03-24

ST. LorIs, March 1.-THE stockholders of
the Wabash Western road elected directors
today. The annual report shows a surplus of
si50,Sl1 during the nine months Of the pres
ent management.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-03-24
by Fire.

PEsTH. March 1.-THE market place
at Goblin, Hungary, has been destroyed
by fire. Many persons persisted in TIE
flames.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-03-24
Four Killed.

WHITE PLAINS, n. Y, March ia snow
pillow pushed by four engines jumped the
track a. Sharon this afternoon. Four men
were killed and four injured.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-03-24

"A facetious man In Howell, Mich. put
~overalls on a mare he owns, had its picture
taken and sent ii 10 Anthony Cemstock.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-01-05
FINANCIAL.

New York, Jan. 4-[Special Telegram
to the BEE. l-STocKs-Th stock market
was dull and heavy, particularly during the
morning hours. The strike on the Reading
railroad had no effect, but efforts were made
to cause decline by the strike in the forty
four colicries in the Schuylkll district.
This strike was characterized by some as the
miners usual holiday outing. Others, how
ever, were inclined to the belief that the
strike was a stock iobbing operation. Read
ing was depressed u per cent from ycster
days close and appeared to have little sup
port. London was weak and news from that
market said operators were adverse to
making new trades and were selling their
securities quite freely. Their course tended
TO depress Wall street and the market de-
clined @@lll per cent. The bulls laid great
stress on the fact that, despite the recent
predictions by the bears that the earnings of
the Granger roads would decrease. The ST
Paul shows a net gain for the year of s'i47, ,SGS
and the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy of
$39l ,461. The St. Paul road is said to include
the earnings OF its Kansas City branch,
which was recently opened They also assert
that within the next fifteen days $4,000, 900
In securities will be taken from the street by
investors who have received their yearly
dividends In the face of these assertions
the market showed little resistance to the
attacks of the bears and at 2 O'Clock was
tame at almost inside figures. The markets
became stronger the last hour, bu. business
did not improve. Lackawanna closed frac-
tionaly lighter, but the rest of the list was
lower. The total sales We're l55.I0S shares
against lS6,91s shares yesterday.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-01-05
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK.

CHICAGO, Jan. A. Special Telegram to
the BEE. l-CATTLE-Trade was slow from
the start to the finish, opening late and clos
ing weak on a down turn of lO6115c on good
and useful natives, while plain and undcsira-
BILE stock sold in some cases zoe down. Best
grades Of native butchers stock, such as
would suit the city butcher trade Or dressed
beef operator, ruled about steady as COM
pared with the past day or two. Native can
ming stock was unchanged Thin, old cows
ana other Objectionable stock is down about
as low as Mt any time. There were but few
Texans to-day and but few are expected, as
St. Louis and Kansas City seem to be able to
take care of the limited number now coming
forward. The stocker and feeder trade seems
quiet yet dealers look for fair trade before
the week closes. Fancy, $40; beef steers,
1850 to 1900 lbs, -. .OOG150O 1900 to 1850 lbs,
g. 1904. 40; $50 to 1900 lbs, $260(03 60. Stock
erS and feeders strong ut q. 35(G3. so; cows
steady at $l.759300. Texas steers, $a50@
B5O
HoGs-Right at the opening, when the run
looked like q light one, few fancy heavy
sold equally as we'll as yesterday, but when
the run began to show up every train load
that arrived thereafter sold lower, the mar
ket closing weak at 5061Oc lower than the
opening, or lower than yesterday. One lot
Of ll2 that averaged 405 lbs sold for S5 95,
but Mt the close, or, say any time after the
market was fairly under way, S5.S5Gp5. so
would buy stock equally rs good, and at the
close it required "bang up'' quality to make
$3.50. Packing sorts and good mixed sold
within range of s540@5,75 largely at S. Sc
(G5.60 Light sorts were dull and lower all
day. declining good l0c, averages of l65 to
10 lbs making s5.sO95.25, and pigs at si.7O@