Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-05-12
Random Chatter.

The drift of public thought, during
the week, has been largely confined to
the present status Of the tin situation in
this locality. While it is an admitted
fact that the failure of the Harney Peak
company to take up their bonds, as con
fidentlv expected, was somewhat dis
appointing in its effect upon the COM
munity at large, it is no less fact, that
much comfort is derived from their
persistent efforts to secure extensions Of
time upon the same. thus manifesting a
desire to retain, as far as possible, the
options held upon the various tin prop
critics in this vicinity. 1t is gratifying
to announce, that Of all the options held
by the company, only two have been
surrendered, namely, the Naiad Queen,
and Daisy groups, the former situated at
Niggervile, on Spring creek, bonded for
$4,000, and the latter located at the
Park district, four miles northwest of
this city, bonded for $4,000.
Much confidence is at present mani
tested In the early consummation Of the
big deal in London, and the consequent
revival of the tin interests in this Sec
ton. The outlook for incoming capital
for investment in tin enterprises seems
to be very flattering, and it will be as
surprising rs it will be disappointing to
the residents Of this place, if the lst Of
June does not bring number Of men Of
ample means from Chicago, and other
eastern cities, to this place with view
to investment in tin property.
The continued intention on the part
of certain residents Of this place to
proceed with extensive building enter
prises, as indicated by contracts let for
large quantities Of brick, which are now
being made, may be noted as proof of
undiminished confidence in the final
outcome Of the tin question in this
locality.
The capacity of the Tin Mountain mill
at Warren's gulch, it is said, will soon
be largely increased. when it is expected
the output from that wonderful tin bon
ANA will attract increased attention, by
its more frequent and extensive ship
ments of tin to eastern markets.
The continuance of the work of devel
opment upon the tin and gold proper
ties recently bonded by Professor En-
mems, of New York, with highly favor
| able results. have strengthened public
confidence in the result of an enterprise,
which contemplates future operations in
gold and TIN upon scale of the highest
magnitude.
The weather continues favorable for
prospecting in this locality, and many
are earnestly engaged in the pursuit of
minerals with satisfactory results; the
records showing many additional loca-
tions during the week.
That this place is acquiring increased
notoriety is evidenced by the fact Of all
the mining men visiting the Hills in the
past few months, making it point to
take in Custer and its surroundings.
In marked contrast with the situation
a few years ago, Custer is becoming one
of the best, if not the best advertised
town of the Hills, and unless present
seemingly unmistakable indications
should prove deceptive, her fame will
continue to spread until no other town
in the Hills will be the subject of such
extended mention; to all of which, and
more, we freely give unqualified con-
sent.