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Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-07-21
Improvement.

Many who have been accustomed to
observing the stock exchange as a baro'
meter to determine the activity Ct min
ing, are liable now to make a mistake in
their conclusions. For some months
past and, in fact, for a year or two, the
stock exchanges Of the country have not
presented a very active appearance, and
he who bases his estimate Of the condi-
ton Of mining throughout the country
upon this lethargy will not clearly COM
prehsnd the actual condition of affairs.
At one time the noise in the trade
centers, where stocks were bought and
sold, drowned and covered the ring of
the pick and drill, and the thunder of
the stamp mill, and the confusion and
activity there indicated the pulse of the
mining business of the country. Stocks
were apparently more important than
bullion, and their successful and profit
able manipulation was a more important
business than the development and
exploration of mining properties. But
as in all progressive operations the
tendency has been constantly in the
direction Of production, which is the
only durable and stable foundation. AS
this becomes more prominent, and as
mining more nearly approaches It's
proper and legitimate expression, the
Of it's activity will be drawn
more and more in the direction of its
most permanent and abiding center.
SO now, although the mining exchanges
are practically silent and deserted, and
the most attractive stocks have lost their
attractiveness, the broad field of mining
enterprise presents "A picture in vivid
contrast. Men have learned in the
costly school Of experience the real
truth. and have turned their attention
toward the point from which the best
results may be confidently anticipated,
and the important volume Of capital
direct investment in tested
properties, with the rapid development
of different localities throughout the
wide extent of mining territory, shows
hat never before in the history Of this
industry has there been a more salts
factory condition, or a better prepare
ton for productive output TO meet actual
requirement.
If now national legislation and i'm
provement in business shall permit the
product of this business to find an I'M
restricted market, no field could present
greater attraction to investing capital,
or more secure and satisfactory returns
based upon widespread and ~inexhausti-
bile resources, amply sufficient to main
tain it in the full tide OF prosperity for
centuries.-Mining Review.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-07-21

4 new and very simple method or
training vicious horses was exhibited at
West Philadelphia recently, and the
manner in which some Of the widest
horses were subdued, the Philadelphia
Record calls astonishing. The first trial
was that Of a kicking. or '~bucking'
mare, which the owner said had allowed
no rider on her back for a period of at
least five years. She became tame in
about as many minutes, and allowed
herself to be ridden about without a
sign Of her former wildness. The means
by which the result was accomplished
was a piece of light rope, which was
passed around the front of the jaw of
the mare just above the upper teeth,
crossed in her mouth, thence secured
back Of her neck. 1t was claimed that
no horse will jump or kick when thus
secured, and that a horse. after receiving
the treatment a few times, will abandon
his vicious ways forever. A very simple
method was also shown by which Il
kicking horse could be shod. 1t con
sisted in connecting the animals head
and tail by means Of a rope fastened to
the tail and then to the bit, and then
drawn tightly enough TO incline the
animals head to one side. This, it is
claimed, makes it absolutely impossible
for the horse to kick on the side of the
rope. At the same exhibition a horse
which for many years had to be bound
on the ground to be shod, suffered the
blacksmith to operate on him without
attempting to kick, while secured in
the manner Observation-Disclosures Farmer.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-07-21
Dakota Crops.

The following circular letter accom-
panying the June report Of Commission
er Mcclure, indicates abundant crops in
the territory the present year:
June was a good month for the grow
ing crops, and the farmers, generally, are
confident of more than an average yield
of the various farm products. There
has been an abundance of rainfall in
every ~county-with but three or four
exceptions which, with a warm sun,
have caused the fields to o much
of the growth lost by reason Of the un-
usually cold weather of the preceding
month. The first crop report sent out
by tins office during the season of 1887,
IA issued July l5th-or two weeks
later than the date of this, the second
report for the present year. Then, the
average condition of the corn crou-N
the territory was eighty-nine-oxeigh-
teen points higher than now. .,Mfy 18th,
1887, the average condition ySTthe wheat
crop was given at seventy, or eighteen
points lower than i'm this report OF June
Goth, 1883. There -ias been no change
in the conditi9y~tf the oats crop, which
stands ut eiSaTy-siX, the same as in May,
seven points above the figure of the first
reporSh 1887. Rye, in June, gained
ore point, and is now reported in better
condition, by eighteen points, than il
was at about the same date of last
season. Barley in a month has lost tive
points, but still leads the report of 1887
by three points. Buckwheat ut eighty
one is lower by seven points than a
month ago, and one point better than
reported in the first report of last year
Eighty-six for flax shows a falling off OF
five points for this crop-which, in 1887,
at a date two weeks later than now, was
reported fourteen points lower in condi
ton. Native hay promises a full yield
at ninety-one, a gain of five points in a
month, and a condition fourteen points
In advance OF a year ago. The showing
for vegetables is three points better
than on May 30th, and is within five
points Of the report of July 10, 1887.
Potatoes show the most promising
growth of any crop planted bv the far
mer, having gained three points in June
and standing now at eighty-niue, or
ONLY eleven points below the best pos
sible condition. OF the 200 reports re-
ceived by this Office 100 of them place
the condition Of the native hay crop at
100; wheat is reported at 100 by seventy.
three correspondents; potates 100 by
ninety-two; oats by Si~xty-three; barlev
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-07-21
Tin is King.

In the United States, though under a
republican form Of government and en-.
tertaining the most wholesome disgust
of all tyrants, yet there are not a few
kings among us. Once cotton was said
TO be king, but was dethroned and then
corn was crowned king, and a very good
king was he. But our people are fond
of change and in n ofthe changes that
occasionally take place, king corn had
to surrender his scepter to king hay, so,
for the past two years the good state OF
Iowa has been proclaiming hay for its
king. The next king likely to be pro
claimed will be king tin, and that sover.
eign will belong to Dakota and will hold
his throne in the Black Hills, whether
Dakota's right to admission shall be
recoenized or not.-Republican.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-07-21
SATURDAY. JULY q, 1883.
The Sioux Commission.

The names of the gentlemen COM
posing the Sioux commission have fin
ally been made known to the public,
and are as follows; Judge John V.
Wright, of Tennessee, the law clerk Of
the general land office; Rev. w. \.
Cleveland, a missionary ofthe Episcopal
church at Rosebud Indian agency, and
r. III. Pratt, superintendent of the In
dian school at Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
Referring to the importance Of the
matter in hand, the st. Paul Globe says
This commission, in slew Of the re-
suits desired to be accomplished will
doubtless be the most important Indian
commission for years. In addition to
its endeayor to secure part of the reser-
yation for the public domain, the com
mission will make allotments of lands
TO the Sioux Indians. The act of con
gress which the commission hope to
have Endorsed by the Sioux Indians
provides for permanent reservations, to
be taken out of the great Sioux reserva-
ton as it now stands, with agencies Mt
Pine Ridge, Rosebud, Standing Rock,
,ltVN III ~ - ~ ullI INV
Greek. If the Indians agree to the
allotment in severalty, many thousand
acres of land will be thrown open to
public settlement. Work will be begun
at the Standing Rock agency. The other
agencies will be visited in their regular
order rs they are reached in moving
down the Missouri river. The Rev. Mr..
Cleveland appointed a member Of the
commission, is no brother Of the presi-
dent, as has been stated, He speaks the
Sioux language fluently.
The st. Paul Pioneer Press further
reports, that "the enemies ofthe law are
alert and active, and the Indian defense
association, including General Denver,
DR.. Bland and DIR. Sunderland, will be
in the field about rs soon rs the commit
tee stirring the Indians up against the
proposed reduction Of the reservation.
Still, Secretary Villas is determined to
score q success, and seems quite san
guine of the result. If it be true, as
certain Pierre dispatches state, that
agents and officials at the various
agencies are responsible for the moon
shine" reports which have reached the
wal department relative to alledged hos
tility among the Indians, it will go very
hard with those individuals, Villas will
stand no such interference"
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-07-21
CHRONIC DTARRH0EA,
Can Il be Cured?


There are a great many persons
throughout the country who have
chronic diarrhoea, and nave been led to
believe that il can not be cured. II
matters not how many physicians have
told YOU your case was hopeless, nor
how many different medicines you
have tried, without any permanent
benefit, we claim that the disease can
be cured, and as evidence of it refer
to the following eases:
WYANDoTTE, KAN, June Is, 1887.
One of my customers had been troub-
led for years with chronic diarrhoea. |
persuaded him to use a bottle OF Cham
b~erlain's Collie, Cholera and D~iarrhoea
Remedy, ii completely cured him, and
he to day can not say enough III praise
Of it. This ease cited is only one OF
many that have been cured by it here.
. al further say that | recommend it
all the time, as | know it is as represen-
ted, and will do the work. | have been
selling it for several years, and have
never heard of its failing in II single
case, in fact, every Il who uses it
speaks in the highest praise Of its work.
DIR. 5, +. MATHER, Druggist.
! have cured a most persistent and
~aggrayating case of chronic diarrhoea
with four or five bottles of Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and D%iarrhoea
Remedy, after the party had used al
other preparations in vain. ] consider
il the best made. w. A. MCGoNIGLE,
Monona, Clayton Co, Iowa.
| am just recovering from a long
spell of sickness, and was given up To
die by everyone who saw me. | had
been suffering from chronic diarrhoea
and had doctorcd with nearly all the
physicians in Clark and Union counties.
| laid in bed for three months and sew
en- days, and could not move until
tried Chamberlain's Cole, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy. 1t has cured me
and now am in my store attending to
my business. ] now sell Chambcrlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
TO my customers and tell them it is the
greatest medicine ever made. Al Of
the people in America could not now
break my faith in your medicine. /
would risk my life omit doingfor others
what it has done for me. j. G. STOUT,
Thayer, Union Co, Iowa.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-07-21
Womens Rights Under the Land Laws.

Henry n. Copp, defining the rights Of
women under the presumption, and
other land laws, says:
A widow or maid over Il years Of age
is entitled to land upon compliance with
the statutory requirements respecting
prescriptions. Full citizenship is not a
requirement, declaration Of intention
being all that il necessary in that re-
spect.
Any mi who is the head Of q
family, though less than 81 years old, if
otherwise qualified, may secure land
under these laws.
A married woman is not entitled to
the right of pre-emption. A single
woman who marries after filing her de-
claratory statement and before making
proof and payment, f%orieits all rights as
a p%re-emptor and cannot acquire title TO
the land, though she and her husband
continue to reside thereon.
In the event Of the death Of a pre-
emptor before making proof and pay.
'nent, the title may be perfected by o.
for the benefit Of the heirs. OrdirSSfly
widows are not heirs, and caps&Jt make
final proof and payment f9f their own
benefit. In some %statee, Widows are by
statute made heirs'0f their husbands.
and where such. * the case, should there
be NJ other, aeirs, the widow may per-
feet and enjoy the benefit of title to The
lapa. should there be several heirs the
widow as one of them may perfect title
for the benefit of all. Where the state
law allows the widow only a dover
right-or life estate-in the property of
her deceased husband, she cannot ac-
ouire title to his presumption claim, but
may as guardian make proof and pay
ment for The benefit Of minor heirs.
Under the timber culture laws, any
unmarried woman oven the < of II, or
any single woman who is the head If a
family, under hal age, may eptc and
perfect title TO land.
No residence is required on lumber
culturs entries, and marriage after ini-
tiating entry will not affect the rights of
a TO perfect title. The acts of
cultivation, planting. ETC., required by
statute may be done by an agent as well
as by the entfy-woman in person.
The desert land law, authorizes any
woman, whether married or single, who
is a citizen of the United States, or of
requisite age who may be entitled to
and has filed her declaration Of inten-
ton to become such citizen, to initiate
entry and acquire title to land upon
compliance with its requirements. She
may employ an agent to perform the
acts necessary to reclaim the land as
well to perform the same herself. The
wite's right to take land under this law
is not abridged or interfered with by
reason Of her husband having exercised
the privileges extended by law,
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-07-21
1t is believed that congress will reach
an adjournment about August 18th.
Notice.
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,

UEhDWUOU, Ddk,, JUIIt %, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that govern.
ment survey has been made of the fol-
lowing named townships, and plats
therefor will be filed in this office the
eth day of July, 1888, and on and after
said date applications for entry of lands
in said townships VIII be received by
this office, viz:
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-07-21

In every instance, with exceptions of
corr ana vegetables, the condition OF
the growing crops. as shown by the
present report, leads the rating Of the
first report Of last season, and the har-
vest of 1888 promises to yield q better
return to the farmer than even the
famous harvest of 1887.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-07-21

The Stewart bill, amending the L. S.
mining law in several respects, TO which
repeated reference has been made in
the CHEoNIcLE, will, very likely, fail to
pass during the present session of con-
yppcS
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-07-21
ST. pATRTCK'S PILLS

Are the most perfect physic in use.
They are vigorous but gentle in their
operation, they cleanse the system,
stimulate the liver to A healthy action,
aid digestion and purify the blood.
When you need q good physic try them
and they viii make you feel like a new
person
For Sale by T. V. Garlock.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-07-21

j.. J. Harden, Of Jerauld county, was
nominated for delegate in congress at
the late democratic territorial conyen-
ton at jamestown.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1888-03-30
The Rich and the Poor.

Between the rich and the poor
there Is no gulf save that which
iemsgognes Eould create. II
-rica men did not invest IN bull
ding there would be no work for
For men II ''rich" men did
not build street railways the wives
and children II poor men would
- compelled 10 walk Ehitherso-
erer they Eent Ifrieh men did
not build railways, there would be
10 market facilities for the pro-
dueis Of poor men And 50 with
al things IL civilized wealth
and labor mite 10 a common adj
EaBcemenf and sor a reciprocal
benefit Mau's inherent selfish
ness often mars this union, but
the evil j. not 70 be renedied by
insane clanlor against rich men or
b. Pedagogical Trades. The wise
man and the patriotic man does
M attemEt b prevent a threaten
ID eoHfagrEtion By pouring crude
petroleum uDou the FIRE. Wisdom
alii take heed q human nature as
Il came from the hands Of Deity
anl patriotism vii frame legisla-
ton. national state and municipal,
- as o. place the greatest restric-
ion upon selfshness and confer
lie greaiest good upon tie great
81 number while maintaining in.
rialable the power and sanctIty Of
that LAW without which freedom
Honld die from the earth.
There j. q common interest be.
tseas rich and poor. save IN The
arts d he demsgogue-Ft WortI
Gzzstie.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1888-03-30
Eea. Iruii Resources.

Under the shove heading. a cor
respondent q the Farm and Ranch
hss this 10 say Of the results Of a
few experiments made In Rusk
county.
There vsne Azpped from this
osuuiy last season. 20,63O boxes
Of pssei1as; z cars Of watermel-
ioas. AID S ears Of canned goods
hszides cabbage. tomafoez. eueum-
i.ess. essGus fruit grower in this
section from his wagon $50,
sortA Of apples, and he says that
if his fruit bad not specked badly
BE- ceuId have realized $500.
Another psaeh grower, realized
over $500 from his peach crop.
Ts0aeres Of his St John peaches
sold Ter s500 One grower OF Irish
l2olaif,i-s, t3metoes and cabbage Is
dong q paying business. Last
January be had several acres in
cabbage. as nice, hard, white heads
a. erer yon sau. far superior 10
the stale ersies shipped here from
other poiats- In fact RHzk county
can successfully compete with any
other section IN horticulture. But
re need Ken Of brain, muscle and
capital % develop this branch Of
hnsbandsv Il is hard for our far
mers 10 get ont Of the old ruts Of
raising cotton - buy meat and
brsad, and depriFs themselves Of
the Injuries II fruits and yegeta-
lles
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1888-03-30
VOLUME XIV.

D. iu5 ere o. destroy the cattle and
Eaol raising Interest; therefore
Resolved. that Hon 4. Q Mills
does naf represent the Ninth dis
trirt nor tie state 81 Texas IN his
Pasiiiaus that his course tends q
destroy tie material interests Of
I l-is Constituents.
Resolved, that Ne degreeafs the
! o0arse Of Nj Mills and hereby
put ourselves Oh record in hearty
condemnation Of his conduct and
Is bill
Resolved. that We consider his
action L. rendering protection TO
tie powerful and pssnpered indus
tri.a # the east and north and
sithholding IL from the struggling
Industry u has oEn constituency
uuaanocratic. pnpafri0tic and IN
rep1eseufafiFe.
Besslsea. that We condemn the
Providence speech, wherein he
euara1iesd protection 10 the Rhode
izlaDd people and agreed to rob
ibs Iezhs people
Resolved, that forsaken By our
representative, ne urge upon our
seaatars and representatives in
congress - work against the Mills
;sill, aisi se cali upon ali good
meu from oilsr sstetes 10 protect
Texas. If her own representatives
lsii 10 Do 50.
Resolved that protection on
raw material is purely a protection
fas the producer, the farmer as
Esll ss tie sheepman. and should
BE mafutaiBed: and finally
Resolved, that il Mr. Mills per
sists IN and urges the proposed re-
m0Eai II tie duty on wool and
hides. that It Is the sense Of this,
a representative body Of his con-
stlt1eney. that be abdicate MS
seat, and hereafter we viii with
hold our support at the ballot box
and eiseWefa.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1888-03-30
Land for Sale.

Survey I36, $40 acres, A. Bartholomae grantee
Big spring runs a large creek acres can be irri-
gated gooc mesquite grass land. fine pecan groves
live oak and other timber, miles S u th Of San
i65iacres NJ Couch assignee of c Burlew. sit
uated Il mile south of 1876 good mesquite grass land
and live oak timber.
26i. $50 acres, W L. Hayes. assignee Ger.
FIN Co.. well improved. tSo stone houses. one
two story spring house and a new boz houes with
side room and gallerT 40 acres in cultivation the
sides Of fence IS stone, rich black SOIL never fail.
ing spring. Live oak and mesquite timber and
mesquite grass With good lead of iron ore lies
south and adjoining the last named tract, and
plenty of Pecan, post oak and live oak timber.
ia ls0 acres, " L Hayes. joins the last on the
south. Deer creeks runs through this and 1861.
has good water holes, 30 acres in cultivation IN
der a stone fence horse pasture Of eco acres with
a spring and box house.
H. acres b. hickman: this small tract is a
part of No. III and has three goed springs good
stone house with two rooms and n hall another
stone house four rooms with a spring in the house
unfinished interest in the stone work If 4 school
hoase l6X22 feet. Irieable garden, small orchard
and a tnr pecan grove
GO acres. jas Hudson Undivided interest in III
acres. Posioals and live oak tinibor hc=-y lead
of rich iron ore with some copper cropping Mes
.. loo acres ". y. Hayes Sandy Post cal. land.
Mesquite and sese :-ras-, plenty uf Rich lrVn and
i, as acres, J. IL Frank, god sandy, post Oal,
ia, 1875 acrcs John KcIlsns. Rough grazing Ia
| live oak timber small spring.
4 leo acres. W Il. He1t Good grass land fronts
on San saba river.
II acre. town lot in Richland Springs
l9!. $50 acres, +. Weilhelm has nearly two miles
of river front
800 acres, \. II. Hayes assignee of G. c. & $. F.
/ 4 K Good grass land, joining lGl on south has a
spring
100, A II Hayes. good grass Land. small river front
State .. aa0 HAYS good grass land cognrr-
/ on on the ban Of river
I so acr-> J. l.. Hayes, good grass lad lies wesl
Of No. III and corners With No 1IsI,
For further particulars inquirOat tits Giiee.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1888-03-30

Adhesion made by the supreme
court Of Texas on the responsible
/ ty Of bank directors in adopting
the report and affirming the iudg-
ment Of the commission of appeals
in the case Of A. B. Scale VS.. W.
r. Baker ct al, appealed from Har-
Ms county, will attract attention
aud VIII doubtless be received by
the public with much satisfaction,
on account of the principle involv-
ed The commission OF appeals
very distinctly enumerated the
doctrine that bank director is to
be held responsible for the state
of his bank, and that no plea or
even proof Of his utter ignorance
of the banks affairs and transac-
tons can relieve him Of the re-
sponsibility. 1t is his duty to be
well informed. de is presumed
to know what is his duty to know
and has the means of knowing
He Is personally liable to deposit
tors for losses suffered from trust
ing to untruthful representations
Of the solyency Of a bank, put
forth with his sanction and indorse
ment when the bank was insolvent.
This decision viii probably tend
TO check wealthy men from taking
ornamental positions as directors.
1t arises in a civil cause, whereas,
a recent Cincinatti case, which
was decided by a United States
court with more indulgence for the
director was an. attempt to fix
criminal responsibility upon a
passive director of the Fidelity
bank who had signed a false re-
port in presumed ignorance Gal
weston News.