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Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-11-03
Dramatic.

A local dramatic company has re-
Gently been organized in this city with
Attorney Wallace as manager. The COM
pany will present series Of dramatic
entertainments during the coming win
ter, and have selected the play of "Ten
Nights in Bar Room for the innitial
piece. The troupe comprises number
place, and the public may sefely rely
upon their ability to render the vari-
ous dramas selected in highly credit
able manner, which cannot fail to please
their patrons. The date of the first
performance has not yet been determin-
ed, due notice of which will appear in
the CHRONICLE when agreed upon.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-11-03

Tom White is out in another letter TO
the London Financial News, in which
he submits an addition TO lie formerly
communicated TO that journal by him.
wherein the statements are made that
the Harvey Peak Tin company could
not take out one shillings worth Of tin
for every twenty shillings expended
He now claims that he did not put it
strong enough, that lit is far worse than
that" 1t would seem that such extra.
VACANT statements as this, made by a
| whining alien who has not yet recovered
| from the loss of an official position,
which gave him the opportunity to ap-
pend the all pow erfu. afiix, Y. S. TO his
otherwise tame and unpretending sigma
| ture, and whose misrepresentation in
this direction are so conclusively over
| balanced by the expressed opinions OF
renowned English experts, with whom
his judgment is insignificant in COM
parison, should be treated by the press
of the Hills with silent contempt, and
be permitted to pass unnoticed, as utter
ly unworthy of even passing mention
and yet, such a combination of match
Misrepresentation, such an unrivaled
tissue Of ilagitious falsehoods, when
directed against one Of onr most vital
interests, moves us TO the point of con-
tradictiOn, knowing, as we do, that this
wonld-be defamer of our tin resources
has outlived his power To bring injury
upon this country through the medium
of his infamous pen. We have no space
TO devote to Reproduction of the vile
communication referred to, in which not
a scintilla Of truth appears, we will
therefore dismiss the subject with this
assurance to our readers, that notwith-
standing the persistent efforts Of this
renowned Deadwood prevaricator 10
prevent the ccnsummation of the fIar-
ney Peak deal in London, We have every
reason to believe that excellent progress
is being made, and that, in the near
future, we will have the supreme pleas
ure Of chronicling its final consumma-
ton, and the inauguration Of extensive
operations upon the most valuable tin
deposits to be found anywhere upon the
face Of the globe.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-11-03
cOPPS LAND REVIEW.

| A feature Of Commissioner StocSsla .
er's report which will be commended by
the people Of the land states in which
public surveys are incomplete, is the
Recommendation for increased appro-
priations for surveying public lands, and
his remarks in this connection tending
to prove that good work can not be
done for the prices 81 TO 50 per mile
now allowed for surveying.
The act Of March 3. 1887, directs that
railroad grants shall be adjusted with
out DELAY, and much fault has been
found with the land Office for apparent
lack of energy in this direction. Ii
seems that congress, in its wisdom or
lack thereof, or through the carclessness
of men having the matter in charge,
does not know that it is utterly impos-
sible to adjust the largest grants, for the
| reason that millions Of acres Of lands
lying within the granted and indemnity
limits are unsurveyed, and no appropri-
alton has been made to meet the eX-
pense of the surveys absolutely iDdis-
pensable in the adjustment of the grants.
By reason Of the failure to survey the
lands in these grants the companies are
permitted TO hold the lands, without
taxation, and reap the benefits OF the
increase in value, while the people along
the lines are compelled to carry the en-
tire burden of the local governments.
This is outrageous discrimination in
favor of the corporations. discouraging
to the would be settler, and detrimental
to the growth of communities and im-
provement of the country, practically
defeating the objects for which the
grants were made. 1t is to be hoped
that the very sensible suggestions OF the
commissioner on the subject Of surveys
will be seconded by the secretary OF the
interior and acted upon by congress at
the next session.
The adjournment Of congress on Sat
nrday without haying passed either the
StucIai laHt blil vi VIC pp' ~ iS'''"e
railroad grants fultills the predictions
made in the first Of the series Of letters,
to which reference has once or twice
been made since. 1t is to be hoped that
the next session Of congress will be
more productive Of results in this re-
spect. The presidential election VIII
then have become thing of the past,
and legislation for the good of the coun-
try without regard to effect upon politi-
cal organizations or the prospects of
candidates for office, may be enacted.
The suggestion Of the commissioner
that the force of his Office should be in
creased should be seconded heartily by
all persons interested in land matters.
The fact thpt 23S, ,l56 final proof entries
Of various classes are pending before the
land office, and that with its present
force the office can dispose Of only about
* 600 cases per annum, is sufficient
argument to prove the need Of increased
force and strong effort should be
made by the people of the land states
and territories to impress upon the
minds of their representatives in con-
gress the importance of their interests,
and necessity for more prompt adludi-
cation of land cases.
HENRY n COpp
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-11-03
Rich Tin.

A body of very rich tin ore is reported
as having been recently encountered by
F. Hebert, on his Tin City lode at Niger
vile, six miles northwest of this place
The vein is said to be FIVE feet wide
and the ore, which is Of uniform char
acter, of extraordinary high grade. The
discovery was made while the annual
assessment work was being done upon
the claim.
A sample Of the ore will be sent te
Tom White TO determine how many
shiling's worth of work on the Cornish
plan would be required to produce ar
English pound Of tin from ore Of this
particular class, concerning which he
has written much, but never seen.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-11-03
Why Don't They p

Why don't the promoters of the Har-
ney Peak-London deal expend on the
mines portion of the money, spent in
trying to float the property in London.
-Deadwood Pioneer.
The inquistive Pioneer man should
appeal direct to the company for salts
factory solution Of this complex connun-
drum and if in case of failure to
obtain the desired information, perhaps
his astute friend. Tom White, might
concoct an answer to the perplexing
question, and thereby relieve his over
anxious mind Of its intoerabe burden.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-11-03

The effort upon the part of the Board
of Trade OF this city to secure the erec-
ton of chlorination plant in this place
to which subject We have given consid-
cradle space in the present issue, should
meet with the approval, and earnest
support of every citizen Of this city and
Of the adjacent mining districts. That
there are inexhaustable bodies of re-
fractory gold ores in this locality, which
would yield handsome margin Of pro-
fit in their reduction by any Of the
ordinary methods now employed, there
is every reason to believe. Numerous
tests, made by experts Of established
reputation would seem to fully confirm
such conclusion and in view Of utiliz-
ing a resource of such vital importance
to this community, which up to ti,is
juucture has been permitted to rest un-
disturbed in the bosom of our outlying
mountains, it would seem a matter OF
the utmost importance that move in
the direction indicated be made at once,
and that the effort to realize from this
latent resource be backed up with that
degree of persistent and untiring energy
which its paramount importance un.
questionably demands.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-11-03

Deadwood papers report that the
diamond drill is again in operation at
the Iron Hill. The meagre reports
gieen the public concerning this proper
ty, coupled with the low price of the
stock, would give color to the opinion
that the formation latterly penetrated
by the diamond has not been so heavily
charged with the oxide Of expectations
as it was during the earlier stages OF
operation, and that further effort will
in all probability, result in penetrating
a formation bearing large per cent OF
pyrites of assessment,
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-11-03

Mrs. Reuben Reeves, who resides
about ten miles southeast of this city
returned few days since from her old
home in noble county, Ohio, where she
has been visiting with relatives and
friends for several months. She reports
an abundance of fruit in that country
which she failed to enjoy in consequence
of poor health during the entire period
Of her absence. She returns with q
higher appreciation than ever Of the
climatic advantages Of the Black Hills.
We acknowledge the receipt of NAM
moth apple grown in the section visited,
where the writer also spent his bOyhood
days.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-11-03
After DauRherty,

A telephone dispatch from Paul Rev
man Of Deadwood conveying the infor-
mation that Doe Daugherty, the man
implicated in the late attempted robbery
of the Homestake pay train, and for
whose apprehension thousand dollars
reward has been offered by the
Homestake company, was at horse
ranch, tweniy.three miles west Of this
city, was received by s. NJ. Booth, OF
this place, on Wednesday night. A
desire was also expressed in the dis
patch that immediate steps be taken for
his arrest, and in compliance Herewith,
Isaac Downing and J. S. Akers, Of this
place, departed at once for the ranch
with such purpose in view, from whom
nothing has been heard up to the time
Of going TO press
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-11-03

Deadwood offers, and is paying better
prices for wheat than any other tc Sn in
the Black Hills, so says the Pioneer ;
what the price is however, is not stated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-05

Note 1.-The value OF commodities carried in and
other land vehicles not separately stated prior to July
]. 1870.
Note 2-The amounts stated prior to 1880 include the
value OF coin and bullion, those from 1850 10 1885, III
elusive, merchandise only.
Thus 1t will be that our foreign commerce,
carried I'm vessels Of the United States, measured by
its value, has steadily declined rom 70 per cent IN
1856 TO less than Ii per cent In 1888. Even OF this
steam vessels bearing our flag.
IMMIGRATION.
The State Commissioners heretofore employed under
contracts authorized by the Immigrant act have CON
tnued during the last fiscal year TO conduct the local
affairs Of immigration at the following ports Balti-
more Boston, Galveston, Key West, NewOrleans,
ew-York Philadelphia, Portland Me-, and San Fran
CISCO Tho immigration at none Of tho other ports
was deemed sufficient TO justify tho employment OF
commissioner, and the business has been conducted
by the respective collectors customs at those ports
Tho receipts of capitatlon tax for tho year ending
June 80, 1888, were 1921, $50 so. The expenditures
account Of immigration during the year We're
81 SO, 1876 10.
The total number OF alien passengers coming into
tho United States by steam sail vessel from foreign
countries. other than the Dominion Of Canada and
Mexico during the year ending June 30. 1898, was
b67 80 Of which number 2062l were tourists Or
aliens not intending to remain In the United states
The following statement exhibits the number Of
Immigrants examined by the Commissioners OF
immigration at the several ports named. and
the number returned 10 the countries whonee they
came during the year ending juno 30, 1888:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-05
imposed upon tho master of tho vessel for every susS
hrauoht him 10 this country and that

imposed upon tho master of tho vessel for every suoS
person brought by him 10 this country, and tbst cS
nne BIO made lien upon tho vessel.
Provision should also DO made that, where aliens
after having been landed, are found, within fine h
be fixed to be OF either Of tho classes whose andins
IL prohibited, they should be dep0rted by or At fh3
expense Of the master OF the vessel bringing
them and. failure to do so, such master owner
to be subject TO fne.'
!, The examinations Of immigrants required by thu
Jaws relating TO alien contract labor have been mado
by the Collectors OF Customs az the several ports
aided By the Commissioners OF Immigration at ports
where those officers are stationed No appropriation
having been made TO carry into effect the provisions
Of the act during the fiscal ending june 30 1ss8
It's enforcement was necessarily made an incident Oh
the customs service. and with the limited apprOprfa~
tions provided for that service fhc for Der.
feet and successful execution Of the law wanting
II Is believed however that the collectors have been
virilant,. and have made every effort within their
power 10 prevent the landing Of al persons known 10
them TO. be within the prohibition Of the statute Rut
their first duty Is the collection OF the revenue, and
as the force al their command has
been barely sufficient for that purpose. they shouH
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-05
FINANCES OF THE NATION.
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF
THE TREASURY =
4 LECTURE ON THE wIcKEDNEss OF WEALTH.
IMPORTS INCREASING AND EXPORTS

4 LECTURE ON THE wICKEDNEss OF WEALTH
IMPORTS INCREASING AND EXPORTS
Observation-Disclosures COM
MERGE VANISHING.
Following is the full text Of the annual report
OF the Secretary Of the Treasury laid before Con-
cress Yesterday II states the surplus in the
Treasury, jane 80, 1858, at sll9,6l2,ll6O 9'
demands an immediate rcadustment Of the rev.
enue system, and advises the cessation OF goid
and silver coinage. large increase in imports
and a decrease in exports occurred during the
year The proportion of the foreign carrying trade
conducted in American vessels is steadily de-
creasing. OF $50, 1898 immigrants examined Ills
were sent back. The receipts from internal taxes
show considerable increase. The system OF
non-partisan Civil Service has been tried to
small extent" The Secretary declares that the
use of steam presses in the Bureau of Printing
and Engraving has produced satisfactory results
and that no complaint has been heard from the
general public concerning the quality Of the
work
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-05

The following table shows the values of the I'M
norris and exports Of the United states carried
respectively In American vessels and In foreign
vessels during each fiscal year from 1856 to 1888.
inclusive, with tho percentage carried In American
vessels:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-05

The recommendations contained I'm my last annual
report respecting certain amendments to tho Imm
grant Act are here repeated as follows
That the existing law be so amended that ia
addition TO the provision plohibting the landing Of
aliens liable 10 become public charge idiots lunatcs
and convcts, . fine reasonable In amount should be-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-05

may not suffer unduly while bcncnccnt reforms arc
made
CURRENCY CIRCULATION.
The following table shows changes in circulation
which arc Interesting:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-05

s. Fruits including nuts. 4I5L625 % 2!.dSst ~
o. Psper-stock crude . ~? ~ seg 3 o9
10 Onss emery gol1,syeD 3s4og25 ~ 623S6a "
H. Wood unmanufactured. 2oV W % 10y a1uo *
IL Spices unground S9aoSot TX 3aavvy *
49, Animals 3lS6OSl 52 S35oozl 10
Ia. Household effects, etc.of 90. 40. a.
immigrants .-.-.-..... IoSy, .Vg ~ G1oxsg1 &c
H. Eggs ...............-.. 1,o60405 30 23lZ47G %
ia Cocoa or cacso, crude, - -.
and shells. off,. LC1uQOS 90 22SaUUSSa5 70 70
II. Hair Z4O&r1z5 W ZiZ5ooo'VV
Is o Ana 9 9Ss or or s1 sDena So 81
49, Furs and fur-sklns uD- 49,, oo M .-o M. q,
dressed .........-.....- $1,000 ~ LEFTY" ~,
90 Fish ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1,Ooo,ooi 81 l"o1"i3 a-
81. Cork WOOD or cork bark 90 49, IN ana 40. M
unm1Dufactured l2392tl OO IOS. ogo ~
% Fertilizers lIIa5oa ~ i'ovo.1y ~
90 All other free articles 2sCls4o3 ~ oLoi1ol 20
Total free Of duty s2S3o Dob 800 10 s244 ioASoz 10
DCTIABLE
The following the leading articles OF imported
merchandise entered for consumption on wh'cn mo
customs revenue was collected during the last tw
fiscal years ending June 30:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-05

1t will be that while there was Increase Of
Sl7slS,452 in the value Of dutiabe i'm
ported merchandise entered for consumption
during the last fiscal year, AS
pared with the preceding year. tho amount Of
customs revenue derived from these mpOrtatlons
about the the derived from similar
mporiations during the fiscal year 1887.
The principal changes In duties collected articles
and classes of articles imported Increase In
the duty collected on manufactures Of wool; lax,
hemp, jute and manufactures OF, silk manufactures
of manufactures OF iron and potatoes and falling
OIL In the duty collected imports OF sugar molasscs
and confectionery raw wool and iron ore and pig
iron.
LEADING ARTICLES or IMPORTS ENTERED FOR
CONSUMPTION.
The following table shows tho values Of the leading
and all other articles OF imported merchandise en-
tered for consumption in the United States. including
bo.h entries for immediate consumption and With
drawals from warehouse for consumption. during tho
years ending June 30, 1857 and lass:
FREE OF DUTY.
1857 1888.
order. Articles. Values Values
tOHee 90 500 ~ 900
. Chemicals, drugs, dyes
and medicines 27o25. 1877 % 25O7o 03l 50
q Hides and skins other
than fur-skns -. 242e5.77o 81 as072 GIG So
l. Silks, manufactured,
coeoons eggs etc. 10 go 9o7 90 1899 1897 90
g. India rubber and gutta-
percha 197e2 e2I 90 lGol7,2G2 90
!? Tin bars, blocks or pigs. -
grain or gTanuisted.... G.027 7lo 90 s75s, 500 90
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-05

IMPORTS ENTERED FOR CONSUMPTION.
Tho values Of imported merchandise entered for
consumption in the United States, and the ordinary
duty collected thereon, during the last four fiscal
years have been as follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-05

Excess of imports t2i, 73.l)1 s12923 SOB
The total value OF the imports and exports OF the
last fiscal year. when compared with that of the fiscal
year 1857 shows an increase of $50 993.32S.
(An extended analysis of tho condition, growth
leading characteristics, etc. OF our foreign trade as
compared with that of preceding years, VIII be found
in tho annual report of the Chief of tho Bureau OF
Statistics Foreign Commcrcc.l
EXPORTS.
The values OF exports of domestic merchandise
during the last fiscal year were less than that Of
1857 by $40, 160,819
The following the articles OF domestic product
or manufactur the exports of which have materially
inc rcased during the last fiscal year:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-05

THE REPORT.
Treasury Department.
Washington, d. c., Dec. 3. 1885,
Sir: have the honor TO submit tho following 70
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-05

IMPORTS
The total valuo of the imports Of merchandise In
creased from 1902 ,319,768 in 1887 10 S7e3057,1l4
in 1885, being an increase OF S31 637 BAG, 40 per
cent, of which so, $50 4S4 represents the increase in
the value Of free merchandise, and S2l 766,6G2 the
lncrease In the value OF dutiablo imports.
Tho following the articles OF merchandise tho
Imports of which have materially increased or de
creased during tho fiscal year 1858:
INCREASE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-05

As was the case last year, the increase sm eal
culaton this year has been In INC lorin Vi paper
money The increase of outstanuins l., i,upre
and coin I'm denominations Of $50 ana lsai ,crnaso
than siI5 600 600 thus exceeding mo to t 600 600
az circulation among the people by dpot' Smaller
9nd showing a conversion OF larger 'n'o '
denominations 10 that extent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-05
RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES.

Fiscal year 1888.
rhs ordinary revenuas of the Government from all
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-05

Tho following the articles of domestic product
or manufacture the exports Of which have decreased
during the last fiscal year:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-05

Total el4o'oA<l4o w
As compared with the fiscal year 1887, the receipts
for 1853 have increased 81 $50 1877 TO- as follows:
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1888-05-16
.yhere i,nprvyements are needed.

where improvements are needed.
Last year many manufacturing
firms, unacquainted with the ma mi
tudo of this gathering, sent on spec
inl representatives t. take saIyey
OF the situation and see what WIS go
ing on To say that these repre-
sentatives were pleased would be
putting It too mildly they were as
tonished and freely confessed that
IN all their varied ani extended bus
mess experience thoy had never wit
messed anything that came near
equalling the display of machinery
on exhibition, or the number of sol
Id, substantial and represent tive
farmer who were present, not mere
" for the purpose of having a hoii-
day. but for the purpose OF learning
something that would enable them
to farm m re successfully and to pro-
cure such improved iRrm machinery
as would be helpful In farm work
The Representatives OF these firms
were 50 impressed with wbst the1
saw, that this ear they will be add
e To the list OF exhibitors Most oi
the firms which have boen present
during the past years are enlarsine
their space and otherwise imDrov'
ing it, adding new attractions and
will bring larger exhibits.
Even at this early day Representa-
tives of new manufacturing estsb
! lishments are visiting the grounds
and personally seeing after desirable
locations The interest IN the com
ing exhibition is greater than has
been manifested at apy former per
iod in the history of the institution
and as Il consequence the Geners.
Manager is putting forth greater ef
forts to keep this assemblage in tbs
lead of al agricultural meetings.
We particularly enjoin upon those
desiring either exhibitors space oI
quarters to mako early application
as it will be impossible to hold 40
Communications this year which are
not positively engaged.
Oihcers of subordinate Oranges
can do much for the prosperity q
the Order by informing their neigh
bors OF the magnitude OF the an
nual gathering OF Patrons at Wi
lisms' Grove. The meeting will be
held this year during the week be
ginning August 27th. This meeting
is under the auspices of the Patrons
OF Husbandry, and IS a powerful
auxiliary N Grange work. Every
patron should attend, and should
use his influence to bring his neigh
bors, who are not members of the
Order, to this exhibition. where they
can learn the true objects and pur-
;.oses o. the Grange.
Subordinate Oranges should ar
range early for quarters al Williams
Grove during the continuance OF the
coming Interstate Picnic Exhibition.
The rush is going to be great, and
those who delay their applications
may not be able to secure all the
room they desire.