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Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-05-19

understood. and generally believed, that
there are no gold ores Of strictly free
milling character in any part of the
Black Hills. The Homestake mines pro-
duce class Of ore, which may be said
to approach the free milling character
as closely as any Of the gold ores of the
Hills, and yet it is well known fact
that portion Of the ore found in the
veins can not be successfully treated by
the ordinary milling process. The gold
ores of this section Of the Hills carry
free gold near the surface in quantity
sufficient, in many instances, to pay a
margin of profit in its reduction by the
ordinary milling process, if conducted
upon scale of magnitude similar to
that of the Homestake; but as depth is
attained the ore gradually loses its free
milling character, and while it is a well
settled fact that the ore carries much
higher per cent of gold at consider
able depth, than is found near the sur
face, it has been clearly proven in many
instances, that some process, other than
that which has been invariably adopted
in this section, is necessary to its profit
able reduction. During the past year,
and especially in the past two months,
investigation has been carried on with
an unusual degree of earnestness, and
enterprising vigor in the matter Of
determining the value, and most feasible
method for reducing these ores which
we are gratitied to say, lave resulted in
establishing the fact of their being high
grade and susceptible Of successful
treatment, by the simplest meth
ods known in the reduction of refractory
ores. With SO flattering prospect for
a largely increased output from this
source. and the comparative certainty of
the early completion and operation of
extensive reduction works in the north
ern Hills, it would seem that the advent
of the golden era in the Black Hills was
near at hand
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-05-19
A Relic.

An old relic, consisting OF Black
Hills supplement issued by the Omaha
Bee in May, 1876, was found among the
accumulated rubbish in the old building
recently removed from the south side Of
Custer Avenue by T. V. Garlock The
supplement is conspicuous for the mum
ber Of Black Hills illustrations it con-
tains; among which We note birdseye
view Of Custer City, sketched by Tom
Hooper, pioneer lawyer of the place,
at present located at Sundancc, Wyo-
ming. The sketch fairly represents the
pioneer town at that time, (April '76> as
remembered by the writer. French
creek and Laughingwater are prominent
ly shown, a Eindred or two buildings,
mainly log cabins, dot the plain, and
I1arney Peak and Buckhorn Mountain
rise up majestically in the background.
other illustrations, including the Black
Hills range, embracing Bear, Custer,
Terry, Warren and Crow peaks the
Devils Buttes a southern view of Har-
ney peak; the Harney range, and Capt.
Jack Crawford and his steed are shown,
and letters from various parties in the
Hills, including one each from Bill Gay
of Deadwood, and Capt. Jack Crawford
Of Custer, appear in its columns. Inter
views with Hank Homans and w. II.
Wood, who had just arrived in Omaha
from Custer City, in which the new
eldorado receives fattering send off,
are given at length.
The old relic revived memories of the
past, pleasant and otherwise in the mind
Of the writer, who was here during the
pristine period to which it relates, and
who still remains nursing the lively
hope Of the more rapid advancement of
the pioneer city in the immediate hence.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-05-19
Can't Participate.

Cities possessing independent school
systems cannot participate in the elec,
ton Of county superintendent which
occurs in June. This city will therefore
be excluded from participation in said
election.
The question Of the eligibility Of citi-
zens Of such cities as candidates for the
office of superintendent is yet in doubt
but the territorial superintendent has
expressed the opinion that such citizens
are eligible, and expects, at an early
day, to issue circular covering the
pOint
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-05-19
A Flattering Prospect.

The working force on the Hoosier gold
mine, now under bond to the Emmens
Company, of New York, in accordance
with instructions from the company, last
Saturday sluiced six wagon loads OF
the surface vein matter from the lode,
from which they obtained over a half
ounce Of gold which had been freed
from the ore by decomposition. The
gold along with the heavy concentrates
were forwarded by the superintendent
to the company In New York, which
will doubtless have tendency to
strengthen their confidence in the value
Of that highly promising property.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-05-19
IN i -B.

On and after May lst shall sell all goods exclusively
Time. Please do insist paying cash, here
for my health, and don't need any money.
After mature deliberations convinced that this ie
the only successful basis which business be conducted
in this high altitude owing to the exhausted finances and
unlimited expectations friends and Thanking
you for your liberal and prolonged standos during the
past and trusting that you will blow yourselves III plenty in
the future provided you keep putting colateral
shall endeavor to you we'll that you will always
want to In fact many of my oldest customers are
attached credit system, that they have owed me five
years and dread break the pleasant associations of the
past and the monthly correspondence that have
regarding the matter; but will give them pointer that
five years is the limit time.
Yours truly,
A. T. VAN DEVORT.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-05-19

The Queen Bee company, at present
running ten stamps, have recently ad-
ded to their plant, two belt concentra.
tors, which are being run steadily A
car load of concentrates will soon be
shipped to Omaha for reduction. upon
the result of which depends further en-
largement Of the plant. There is reason
to believe the Queen Bee will soon be-
come regular and reliable bullion pro-
ducer.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-05-19

Lowest Living Prices to All for Cash.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-23
A STORMY NIGHT
Passed by the old Romsn-Grand OvatIo

Passed by the Old Roman Grand Ovation
at Huron.
DETROIT, August 22.-After leaving the
hospitable Club House at Crosse Point,
Judge Thurman Rad an experience which
will no. soon be forgotten. As the Picket
cleared from the wharf it became evident
that rough passage WAS to he had.
Twenty miles Of rough sailing in the little
steam yacht that seemed almost ready TO
he swallowed up in the big waves made
an ealiyeniug evening. After two hours
and q haf the canal at 81. Clair Flats was
reached, aud from there on smooth
sailing was enjoyed, the party being
welcomed here at few minutes before
one O'Clock this morning Judge Thur
man enjoyed the trip greatly, and seemed
not az all inconvenienGed by the storm.
Passing MariEe City the party received a
midright reception, although no stop was
made. Chinese lanterns had been taste
fully hung along the dock, red, whIte and
blue lights burned, small cannon spoke q
welcome, and the steam whistles and hu-
man voices added TO the volume of greet
ing. The day was perfect, although slight.
ly cold. Judge Thurman passed refresh
ing night and ia feeling ready for the day
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-23
TEN PEOPLE KILLED
BY tho storm In Mary land Disaster on
the Mississippi.

BY the Storm In Mary Iand-DIsas;er on
the Mississippi.
BALTIMORE, August 22.-Reports of the
storm in the southern part of the State are
coming in slowly. Il is known that the
damage has been severe. Atornado struck
the village Of Still Pond, Kent county,
with particular severity. Houses were
blown down and ten people killed. No
telegrsphic communication.
A special to the ErsHiRg N1rS from Still
Pond, Kent county, gives particulars oi
the tornado. A large frame building,
occupied a. a canning establishment by
Black 4 Krebs, of Baltimore, WAS struck
about hali-past -four and completely de-
molished About 100 men, women and
children were at work. Nine were killed
outright, there dangerously hurt, and a
number slightly injured by falling tim
bers.
New ORLEANS, August 22.--The Henry
Lowry, q tow boat of the st. Louis and
Mississippi Valley transportation Co., en-
countered q storm at Eighty Point, where
she lost a barge containing BOO, 600 bushels
of wheat in bulk. The wind was so
strong that the barge soon filed and sunk.
1t was valued at $40, 900. Besides the
sinking of the barge, the LOwry's tow sus-
tained other damages. Three other barges
had their matches blown of and were
made to leak badly.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-23
ANOTHER HORROR
ON fHE OCBAN-suNK IN SAN FRANCISCO
BAY.
The 0csaaie Pllnsa Into tAs Natx in Z los, o.
ting Her in Halves and Sinking Her
-Grsat Lna Of Lib
Reported

SAN Francisco. August 22.-Ons Of
the most terrible marine disasters that
ever occurred on the Pacific Coast hap
pened in the Bay, . eho1t distance from
the Golden Gate, about ten o'clock this
morning. The steamer City Of Cheste,
left her dock at $50, and started on her
regular trip TO Eureka, on The Northern
Coast. The Chester, when within about
two miles Of The Heads, encountered thick
fog 90 peculiar in that locality. Captain
Wallace. Of the City Of Chester, began
blowing his steamers whistle to warn al
vessels Of his approach. The Chester pro-
ceeded cautiously on her oourss till OF
Port Point, when the hoarse sound Of al
other whistle aoated across the water.
In Q moment those on board saw the
huge PROV of the Occidental and Oriental
steamer Oceanic emerge from the fog.
The Oceanic had Just arrived from Hong
Kong and Yokohama, and was moving up
the bay to her dock. A panic ensued. partie-
lsrly among women and children, Of
whom there was . largo number. The
Oceanic struck the Chester on the port
side at the Rapgway and her prov cut into
the Chester's upper works and then crash
cd down to the bulwsrks, cutting her Ia
two and sinking her. The greatest loss OF
life is believed TO have occurred among
aNa
were % aboard. Only two Of these were
accounted for late this afternoon, and II 10
believed others were Loaf. The cabin pas
sengers numbered seventy, and Of these
ten are lost. At . late hour this afternoon
there was still much doubt - 70 the mum.
Der Of thoee lost.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-23

Mark my words, the Fourth District vii
knife that ticket. We can't be played 70
Hubbards and Doyeners down here"
Such expressions are numerous. Awel
informed citizen Of Charleston told M
that he knew Of at least half dozen Re
publicans who have announced their in
tention to bolt Gotf.
An Ohio county Republican saids tina
Golf was the weakest man. He will b,
cut all to pieces in the Third and Fourth
districts.
A TICKET WITHOUT A HEAD.
These are few expressions Of those who
are angry at Goff's method of talking the
plum out of McLsan's mouth, but by fsi
the greater number are furious at the con-
vention in general for nominating Golf fol
Governor, when everybody knows that
even in the event of Republican success
Goff will never be Governor, but will
resign in favor of some one else
aud accept the United States
Senatorship, which is all he wants, and all
he would take. In reality Golf is running
for two offices-ostsnsibly for Governor,
but in reality for the United States Sena-
torship. This deal is
CREATING MUCH TALK
here and will create more rs the campaign
progresses. / have heard Golf accused
pretty openly Of not doing the square
thing by the rank and file of the party,
who are not Sin the swim" and who are
asked to vote for him for Governor and for
Governor only.
The whole thing is q piece of political
speculation on Goff7s part. He is after
the Senatorship, but don't mind running
for Governor in the meantime, as it was
supposed his name would add strength to
the ticket, and would of course help
him along in the other matter. But the
deal is so plain to pretty much everybody
here that it is likely to prove boomerang.
The people, when they get onto this crook
ed work, will be very likely to sit down
hard On Gotf Tosum up the heintricate situa-
ua'ion, it looks tonight as if GOff was go
ing to prove tee weakest man the Republi-
cars could have nominated.
About three hundred people attended a
ratification meeting in the rink tonight.
II. W. Brszie, Capt. Doyener, Gen. Gotl
and Colonel Jacques Kemple were the
speakers,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-23
ApFGuLAR FIAsCO.:

The Charleston convention can Prosably
bs 30 described in the two most important
p,rtieu,srs-its platform and its guoerna-
torial nomination.
The platform amounts to nothing 20 Tar
a. the great issue is concerned, because 1t
takes NO intelHgible standing regarding IT,
The Convention openly disputed rs to
what the Chicago tariff plank meant, and
came 70 no agreement a. to what IL did
mssn Then, after thus declaring that no
one could make head or tail of it, went to
work and struck out f iitor HART's plain
and blunt Interpretation Of it, demanding
free whisky, and substituted the original
Chicago what-is-it!
What sort Of dish is this 20 set before
the intelligent Republicans Of West Vir-
yinia? 1t Is the most open confession OF
utter weakness that has yet come to our
notice
Saws the Republican convention to the
party in West Virginia: We have tried to
aud ont what this tariff plank means, aud
VIZ can make nothing out of it, but it ex-
presses our sentiments"
The platform in this respect Is cow
ardly evasion of the real issue between the
parties. AZ for the rest of it, it is mass
of ,waddle, unworthy OF = schoOl-boy.
mGsn. ,,orF's nomination WAS abOat as
oussr piece of work as the platform. 1t
is openly acknowledged that Gen. GOFF Is
after the United States Seustorship, alone,
and will neys. he the Governor Of West
virginia even in the event of Republican
succals His gubernatOrial candidacy Is a
blind" AID trick on the Republican
rank and file, WHO, for Governor, will vote
for Corr, who intelds in the event Of his
election to resign the office to some one
else, tire yolers know not whom, and ac-
cept the Senatorship should the Legisla-
ture he Republican.
The Republicans kcow not who is their
real candidate for Governor.
A party that Is so lscking in good ma
terial that it must play trick like this on
its voters, and il forced TO spread one man
over two offices 10 il bad way, truly.
Without en- issue that the leaders agree
on and without head to its ticket what
sort of a campaign does the Republican
party in this State expect to make, opposed
by a solid Democracy with the grandest Of
issues in GROVER CLEVELAND and tax re-
duction?
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-23
THE GLASS CITY.

Yssterday's Events In Bsliairs and Vicinity
The mumps are now appearing in the
city.
All the tenters at Burr's Mills returned
home yesterday.
The Elysisn Theatre opens for the season
September 22d.
A child Of Alex. Anderson fell and brokl
an arm yesterday.
The @. & P. and the c., L. & W. rosd,
are now running trains regularly.
Rev. Sam Small passed through the city
yesterday on his wsy to houndsville.
The Batchers talk Of going together and
Offering big premium st the strsst fair.
The Evansville ball club was delayed sa
this points several hours Wednesday even
ing.
There was NO business Of any oonss
quence at the Mayors Court yesterday,
The Squires' offices report businss vsry
dull.
It now looks % II the boat rscs coul<
not b rowed On account Of the swell d
the river.
6c0fee deooleys Nno msoA9s WfooOW
glas works at Findlsy, b In tow sssinl
old friends.
The natural - was cut od on Wednes
day night, and = consequences u fscto
ries have been or
The B., z. & G. rod has Q lot sf In
slides, aud viii not gst In any traans unti
the last Of the week.
Up Pinch run tie county rusds hsvs d
some places have been covered over - tha
no one would suppose . rod hAd bsu
there.
A couple Of darksy dsassls were -
10 throw tbsir arms around Two eAsps q
thsir osn color and give tbsmA hsaEt
kiss. The scsne occurred opposite - ~
o6iea md ELECTED much comment
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-23
YESTERDAYS NEWS
At Martins Ferry, - Reported for the
Register.


Register.
George Wells Ia on the sick list.
J. N. Todd, Of Pittsburg Was In the city
yesterday.
Carpenters are at work raising the roof
OF Lafayette Hall.
A new boy at J. J. Branaigsn's home 10
the cause Of that smile.
The Red Stockings play the Crockery
City's at East Liverpool on Saturday.
T. W. Shrive, W. II. Blarkford and Mis
Ella Kerr, have returned from Chsutauqus.
Mr. Barney Drake and John Burriss, Of
Mt Pleasant, wero In the city yesterday.
Robert Chambers and George Smith, Of
Mount Pleasant, were In the city yestsr-
day.
The s. p. & O. r. r, put the furniture
in their Martins Ferry general Office, YER
terdsy.
Alex. Linn's new building on Hanover
street, which is to be used for barber
shop, Is we'll under way.
Quite number of our people will attend
the meeting at Moundsvillo tonight The
two Sans draw we'll from hero.
The Presby ytsrisn picnic, which wss to
have occurred yesterday, comes of to-day
at Sidwell's grove. All are invited.
Miss O'Brisn, president Of the Nsrional
Woman's Relief corps Of the q. A. X 10
the guest Of her cousin Mr.. Ed Msnsbcrger.
The eight aud ten penny machines wers
of st the Laughlin yesterday. They arc
short Of plate and won't get on this week.
Capt. John A. NJ. seitz ard family will
remove shortly 10 Grspevills, Pa. Mrs.
Seitz will continue In the millinery bust
ness.
The g. P. & o. X. Il. has obtained an
Injunction against thew. Il l.. Z. using .
part Of their right Of way In Harrison
county.
Rev. and Mrs. John Gifiin were rendered
quite pleasant reception and supper by
the congregation Of the United Presby-
terian Church, last night. Mr.. and Mrs.
Giffin have Just returned from Egypt,
where they have besn In the u. p. mis-
sionary service several years.
In anticipation Of the niss In the price
of the Wheeling Natural Gas Company
fuel, quite number Of our people arc gst-
ting their coal houses in readiness 10 hold
the winters fuel Several people who
have heretofore used hard coal have al
ready ordered their fuel for wintsr.
A boy named Davis, employed on the
packing floor Of the Laughlin mill, had .
foot badly mashed BY loaded truck run
ming over Il yesterday. He was tsksn 70
the home Of his fathes, Mr.. Levi Davis,
where medical cid wss Summoned. No
bones were broken, but the Assh was bod
ly mashsd. He will be laid up several
weeks.
Freight train No. ~, O. 4 p, Engineer
Charles Russell snd Conductor james VIII
son, pushed five fat cars loaded with steal
billes of the track whilo entering ths mp
per east ddipg, shove tbs freight depot,
last evening. The tracks spread whiIs The
first trucks were crossing the frog, allow.
ing the five cars 10 70 Of. The train crew.
assisted BY the pony engine crew, rot them
all back on after two houn' work.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-23
Sees the Fatal Free Whisksy Rock Ahead
and Tries to Avoid II, but Bold Birdie
Wants to Meet 1t Fairly and
Squarsly Like a Little Man.
GOFF NAMED BY ACCLaMATlON
For GoYeruOr-But It's the .. S. Senator
ship the General is After, and He is to
Resign to Accept 1t in the Event
of Republican Success.
REPUBLICANS TO VOTE In THE DARK

On the GOvsrnorship for Some Other Fellow
They Know Not WhOm--The Republican
Ticket in West Virginia Virtually
Without q Head--HOw the Ticket
Was Made Up--DetailS Of
the Convention.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-23
BRIDGEPORT.

Mis- Lucy Clarke u visiting ffisuA st
Sew.ckly, Ps.
Mia Ksts Scott has returned from visit
at Mt Pleasant, o.
Mr.. Frank woodcock ID o6 on rscupr-
sting ttpi in the country.
Mr., O. Hsnlon. representing The 6rm Of
Hsnlon Bros, Of Barn0vills, o., W. In
town yesterday.
Mr.. WIN. Koehslipe and MarshAl John
W. Stuf, have returned from . pleasure
trip 10 the ssashors.
MsnRA Ad and wilbur TallnAa hsvs
returned from % extensive pleasure tsip
through Canada and ths East
Mr.. T. ". Hoassf, Secretary Of tbs
Bridgeport Glss Co, hes returned frea .
pleasure snd budpss tdp In ths est.
Mr.. Pbosbs, Of Stesling. died st tbs
resideocs Of hse brother, David Crssfeed,
Ut Blsine, O., o. Sunday sftsrpoos 81 eoS
o'clock. Sbe hss bssa sa69ss fos qsits .
time, and hsg demiss W. net ansxpsetsd.
The funeral will taks place ths nmning
st ten o'clock. Isternsat st wsskS
cemetery.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-23

CHARLESTON, w. VA, August cat
was ratification meeting. The slate was
fixed, the nominees selected and the plat
form written before the convention met.
A few of the delegates who came here and
lsbored in toll and sweat, may have been
under the happy delusion that they were
helping to nominate State ticket. II
there were any such they woulG be sur
prised if they could see how completely
they were made puppets OF by little
gang of tricksters and wire pullers, but
the great majority realized their situation
and accepted it with becoming meekness
and mOdesty. They felt truly grateful to
the bosses for allowing them the privilege
of voting, a privilege which signifed
nothing and produced no substantial re,
suits. To show how completely the con-
vention was
DOMINEERED BY LITTLE CLIQUE
of Ohio aud Harrison county politicians, II
need only be told that last night when tc
the average delegate all was in doubt he
fore Goff' 8 intention was known, before
Hyer was retired, before Lewis was side
tracked, prominent Wheeling politician
high in the iuner circle, yentured pre-
diction, based on certain knowledge, and
called the turn on the whole State ticket
IL is hardly to be doub,ed that Goff's can
didacy has been on the programme fo
weeks and the bosses had It ready to spring
whenever they saw fit. The only difficulty
arose from
| PALTRY VANITY,
which even at this hour Goff's worshipper'
had to gratify. He would not seem Il
seek the nomination; it must be forced
upon him, aud so it was at last. Mensgel
and Mclean were easily side-trscked
Menager got the empty honor of maxim!
the nominating speech and McLsan go
nothing. Hyer, who had been on th'
inside for Auditor, WAS slaughtered Il
make room for the First district demi-god
and Billingslea, of Marion, who was ais
uncomfortably near the idol, was hanged
drawn and quartered. A neat combine
was worked, by which Lewis, Of Clay
drew off in Bowers favor and agreed to &C
oept the nomination for Treasurer.
Msjor Brszis gave W. P. Hubbard
tough tussls for Attorney General, but th'
slate man finally got there. Mcwhorter
of Kanawha, who was kicker and a sore
head over Guthrie's capture of the Circuit
Judgeship, was pscifed by 3 promise o
the nomination to the Supreme Bench
and all was made lovely in Ksnawha.
The rest of the ticket was easily filed
The bosses were understood to have nj
particular choice, aud the convention had
little more. The Fourth district was
thrown q SOP in the nomination of Nc
CLUE. The Second had already had twt
candidates defeated and sslse was poured
on their wounds by the selection OF John
W. Mason, and the ticket was completed.
SPIRIT OF DISSATISFACTION
Is abroad tonight. The nomination OF tn
great and mighty one is being kicked
against hard by some Of the Mclean men
The REGISTER representative was tslkint
with one, a prominent Republican and
delegate to Chicago, he said:
Mclean would never have been can
didate if Goff had just said the word
He gave us every assurance that h
would not accept, and here allows hi:
henchmen to force him On the convention