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Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-04-06
TIE SIOUX BILL
Opportunities Afforded IL the In
dams sign sfie Measure.

utdHN StSf lat thFa~hst-
~CnAMBERLAIN, S. D., March 3 o.--Tbe
signing Of the Sioux bill. 10y the Indians
will give The settlers on the Crow Creek
and Winnebago reservations a chance 10
file on the lands they have occupied for
the past four years. These lands are a
part Of the great Sioux reservation, and
lie on the east bank of the Missouri
river. The southern boundary of the
Crow Creek reservation joins this city on
the north, making some very valuable
claims TO the persons who were lucky
enough to get them. These lands
amounting in all to about 500, 600 acres,
were thrown open to settlers by Presi-
dent Arthur, and dated February II,
1885. The landA were all taken
up in a very short time by settlers from
all parts of the United States. The
land adjoining this city was plated in
two-acre lots, and quite a little town was
started. On April II Of the same year,
and less than two months from
the time the proclamation
was issued, another proclamation was is
sued by President Cleveland. who acting
On the advice Of Attorney General Gar.
land, who claimed that the lands were il.
legally thrown open TO settlement, issued
an order Withdrawing the lands from the
market and ordering the settlers to re-
move from the lands Immediately. A
large numbc' of them obeyed, leaving
their buildings and improvements for fu
ture use, but others refused
to do SO and have raised three good
crops from the lands and are putting in
their fourth. They have never been mo-
Tested in the least by the Indians, whose
lands they occupied. and are on the best
terms with them. Petition after petition
has been circulated and sent to congress
calling attention TO this matter and ask
ing congress to open these lands 50 that
settlers could get titles for their lands
and schools for their children These
lands Are included in the provisions Of
the Sioux bill which passed congress and
was approved Narch2, and those wholeft
their claims will, by a clause i'll the pres
ent sioux bill, have ninety days after the
proclamation Of the president open
ing these lands for settlement, in which
to enter upon their claims and
prove up on same under the
homestead and pre- emption laws, these
claims to have preference over all later
claims.
The signing o. the bill is anxiously looked
forward TO by these people, as it means
titles to their lands and schools for
their children.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-04-06
A NfOnnY paiZ. Fight.

PROVIDENCE, II. |. March 30.-Jack
Ashton aud Joe Lanuon fought at Bur
reville about twenty miles fiom here at
An early hour this morning. For fifteen
rounds the fighting was very light and
honors we're even. In opening the nine.
tecnth round Ashton forced the fighting
and catching Lannon under the ear
tumbltd HIM to the floor. 1t was the
first kn~uck-down. He followed this up
ia the next, landing n on Joe's jaw and
sent him down again LannOn got mp
dayed. Ashton went for him forcina
him to the ropes where he pinioned him
and peppered his wind and head for sew
eral seconds, Lannon collapsing where be
stood and falling full length or the floor,
where he lay senseless. After waiting
ten seconds the referee announced
Ashton wins the fight" The fight was
with two ounce gloves and for a purse o.
81. 900.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-04-06

WASHINGTON, March g 8-The presi-
dent today promulgated the Oklahoma
proclamation. 1t op, the lands in the
territory for settlement on April %, next.
Tue proclamation provides that lands
acquired nv convey ance from the Semi
mole Indians shah be disposed Of to actual
settlers under the homestead laws only;
that any person Who having attempted
to, but FIR any cause failed TO, secure a
tille IN fee 10 homestead under the exist
Ing laws or who made entry under what
is known as the commuted provision
of the homestead laws shall
be qualified 10 make a Homestead upon
the same lands; that right hOnorably dis
charged union soldiers and sailors in the
late civil wnr as drtlned and described in
section 1904. revised statutes, be not
abridged. Until said lands are opened
for settlement ny proclamation of the
president M person shall be permitted 70
enter upon and occupy the same. and ne
person violating this provision shall ever
be permitted 10 enter OF any OF said land
or acquire any right thereto. That forfeit
| in provisions with reference TO lands &C
| auired from the Seminoles shall apply to
lands acquired frem Muscogee Cor Creek
Indians. The commissioner Of the gen
eral land office today established two land
Offices in the territory of Oklahoma; ono
al Kingfisher 10 the west and the other a.
| Guthrie in the east.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-04-06
THE WORST CONFIRMED
Harriet Beecber stowe Is Hone
fcs.ts

fcs.iy insane.
Hartford, March Eft is now about
six months since Harriet Beecher Stowe
was brought as an invalid from Sag
Harbor to this city. Mrs. Sto We went
early last season 10 Sag Harbor to spend
the summer For a time she seemed
benefited by the change, but for several
weeks before she returned TO Hartford
her life was despa'red Of. Every one
supposed that the Renowned authorizes OF
Uncle Tom had but a few weeks TO
1--we at best, and by many of her near
trends her life was measured by days.
Only the care of her physician and the at.
tentive nursing of her children brought
her through her illness. But Mrs. Stowe
finally recovered Of her ailments and is
seemingly now inasgood health as she has
been ever Of late years. The true mental
condition Of Mrs Stowe. although well
known here in Hartford, is seldom
alluded To. II is, however, a fact. that
Mis-. Stoves mind is shattered, and she Is
at best, in intellectually now but a mere
child. Her friends will not say that she
is insane, but her mind is almost com
pletely gone. Her memory is that of a
baby. When former dear friends visit
her, people whom she has known for
years, she greets them with a vacant
stare, SO indicative a symptom Of that
kind. Of course Mrs Stoves relatives
view all this with a feeling ofdisnay, but
they have low become reconciled TO the
change, and her whims are treated with
the utmost tenderness. For some time i,
was given out that Mrs. Stowe did no
| rarnUniyo hnr fr;anIo h.oao H Fatl,~,
| eyesight, but this excuse is no longer al,
lu"ed TO, and the fact that she is now nc
longer mentally capable is recognized by
every one. 1t was also for a long time
thought to be an attribute Of genius when
Mrs. Stowe showed these idiosyncrasies,
ou' the genius which made "Uncle Toms
Cabin the most popular book Of the
century, has departed. The father Of
Mrs. Stove, Rev. Lyman Beecher, passed
the closing years Of his life with n cloud
resting over bis mind His symptoms
were greatly similar to those which now
alfllct Mrs. Stowe.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-04-06
Hard TO Hang.

D%ANvILLE, Va, March 30.-Jud
Piitchett, who outraged a small white
girl near this place in June last, was
hanged at Chatham yesterday. He was
a stout, strong negro about 80 years old,
aud when the officers attempted to spring
the trap on him he fought like q tiger,
Four deputies were called on 10 assist in
the awful deed. The prisoner fell down
and lay PROSTATE IN the scatfold, cling
ing to the framework. The trap was
fnally sprung aud by main force the dep
u,ies pushed him of the scaifold after
the rope had been tied about his neck
The Struggles of the condemned MAI
lasted fully eleven minutes.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-04-06

WICHITA, Kan, March %. The long
looked for proclamation for the opening
of Oklahoma was received here with
demonstrations of JOY. Flags were hung
from the buildings, cannons fired, and
bontires built. The same enthusiasm
welcomed the news all over the south Of
Kansas. Extensive preparations are be
ing made for entering the country, and
some OF the towns of southern Kansas
will be almost depopulated. The
boomers who have been encampcd
along the line are making ready
to move. Cattle men are hurrying
on to Oklahoma TO get their cattle, as
they fear violence to stock and property
from their enemies, tue boomers. AT
Purcell there is the same wild enthusi-
asm. Claims are rapidly being taken up,
and there IS hardly a good section Of land
that has not more than one or more
claimants. Fights are of daily occur
rence. Tuesday night a Swede from
Cold Harbor, Kan, was killed while con
testing a claim twenty four miles west Of
Oklahoma station. Men have already
sold their rights to claims for 800 and
$500. A boomer arriving from okla
homa says the country IS full Of people,
and that the number is constantly in
creasing, and that be believes it impossi-
bic to keep them out
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-04-06

BosToN, Mass, March 27.-Joseph
Cook introduced Miss Mary F. Cusick,
the Nun of Kenmare, TO his audience last
evening. stating she was nov a member
of the church of England. The
ment created some surprise and called
forth decided applause among Cooks
followers. Mise Cusick spoke briefly in
a somewhat weak and trembling voice,
az to her desire to do something on behalf
Of those of the clergy in the Catholic
church who have become victims Of in
temperance. Cook then advanced and,
in behalf Of the Loyal Woman's League
OF American Liberty, gave her a basket
or flowers.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-04-06
CAMBRIDGE WINS
The Famous Cambridge Team
Again Defeats the OK
fords in the
Annual University Boat Race,
Which Occurred This
Morning.
The anquished Team Were Ban
aueted by the W~inners-The
Composition and Weights
~ the Two Crews.
Again Victorious.

LONDON. March 30.-Once again has
victory perched upon the famous light
blue banner. The annual university boat
race between Oxford and Cambridge took
place this morning, and contrary to the
expectations OF a good many people who
had placed their money literally upon the
dark blues. Cambridge came in an easy
winner. The weather was delightful and
As a result the spectators ran into the
tens Of thousands, the banks of the river
being lined with ~equipages, from the
swell brougham of the peer with its coro-
net and crest to the donkey cart of the
4costermo~ger. The course was the usual
one, from Putney to Mortlake, a distance
of four miles and two %furloughs. Cam
bridge took the toss and chose the Sur
rcy side OF the river, and the start was
made in good shape. For the first mile
tho race was neck and neck. and the
wearers OF the light blue and
dark blue favots on the banks
spurred on their favorites with
vociferous cheers. Then The light blues
lit ont with "a vengeance. and when Ham.
mersmith suspension bridge was reached
they were several ietgtns in the lead
This was the one and three fourth
mile point, and the immense throng in
waiting shouted ITSELF hoarse. AT Barnes
bridge one and three-quartcr miles
further on the relative positions were
about the same, and for the rest of the
distance, despite the herculanean efforts
Of the Ok ord boys, Cambridge had
things all IFS own way, coming in an
easy winner. This afternoon, in &C.
cotdance with time honored custom, the
yictors basqneted the van pushed. The
following was the composition and
weights of the two crews, the weights
indicating pretty clearly the physical de-
velopment Of the "beef eating" oars
men.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-04-06
Three American and Three
German War Vessels
Beached 1T Samoa.
One Hundred and Forty.
Eight Men Find a
Watery Grave.
Atenr ADMIRAL Kimberly, Command.
ing, Officially Reports the
Facts to h Sc cretary
OF the Navy.
War Vessels Wrecked at Samoa

war esseiB rcckcd 1T
AUCKLAND, March 30. dispatches
from Samoa state that the American
nen-of-war Trenton. Vandalia and Nip
sic, and the German men of-war Adler,
Olga and Eber were driven on a reef dur.
ing a violent storm and totslly wrecked.
OF the American crews four officers and
forty-six men were drowned, aud Of the
German crews nine officers and eighty
seven men lost their lives.
TIL NEWS CoRRoBoRATED.
LONDON, March 30.-Advices hav,
been received here from Samoa TO tn
effect that in a terrible hurricane Their
three American and four German men-of
war were wrecked and that many persons
were drowLed.
II NEWS AT WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, March 3l-The follow.
ing cable dispatch confirming the re
ported loss Of United States steamers and
war vessels in the Samoan waters was re-
ceived at the navy department this morn
ing:
AUCKLAND. March 80 --Secretary Of the
Navy, Wasnington; In a hurricane at A la
March 10 every vessel in the harbor was
beached on tn shore, except the Englieh
man-of-war, Al!iope, which got to sea. The
Trenton and Va0dalia are total losses. The
Nlpsic is beache ! rudder gone, and may
be saved, but chances are against
1t. Will send her to Auckland If
possible. The Vabdali la lost four officers,
Captain s ehoonmaker, Pawn aster Arno, Lieu
tenant OF i4arines sutton, Pay Cher k John
Ro he and III rt whine m,n. The Nipsic lost
seven men. All were saved from the Tren-
ton. The Trenton and Eandalia's crews are
on the sho e, the Ntpsic Oh the beach. All
stores possible were saved. The German
ships Adler and Eber are lost. The Olga is
beached AID may be saved. The German
losses are ntnety.siy. 1t is important to send
800 men home at once, Shall ! charter a
s;esmer2 Further accounts by mail.
(Sgned1 KIMBERLY.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-04-06

CHICAGO, March 29.-More than an or
binary degree Of interest is being mani
tested in the promenade concert n ball
which is to be gwen at the Michigan
avenue armory tonight by the Scottish
Highland association as Il result OF the
official announcement from the commit
tee that his grace" the duke Of Suther-
land, has consentedto be present and thai
q stipguished Scotchmen from New York.
Milwaukee and Delroitha been invited To
meet him. The duke will be remem
bered as the somewhat notorious
individual who, after u some
what unenviablc career abroad
shocked the sensibiiities Of polite New
York society not long ago by taking bis
mistress TO private parties, and also by
appearing st a full dress reception in
plaid suit and blue shirt. The duchess,
for WHOM general sympathy was felt in
England, died a few months ago, ant
within the post month he married
his mistress, Mrs. Blair, at his estate
IN Florida. Should his grace" put in
an appearance at the bail this evening
| it will be interesting 70 note the reception
that will be accorded him by fond mann
mas. and their virtnous Offsprings whose
| appreciation Of morality would prohibit
| their associating with "A man of ordinary
! birth and station and of the dukes repu
| tation. 1t remains to be seen whether
among the II flanders of Chicago q
| title covers a multitude OF SINS.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-04-06

WASHINGTON, March 29-Only o few
delegations called on the president To-
day. An Iowa delegation, headed by
Representative Henderson, managed
10 sec the president and had 9
short interview concerning federal
appointments in Iowa. The con.
gressional contingent was rather
larger today than it has been on
previous days this week. Among Others
who called were Secretaries Blaine and
Tracy. Chas. f. Coon. assistant secretary
of the treasury General O. Berne. Of the
Irish republican club of New York.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-04-06

John Bright was born at Grecnbank, Eng 4,
aud after receiving an ordinary education, he
entered tire business ~ his father-a firm Of
wool spinnrrs. In 1880 be distinguished him-
self by becoming Az gorous member OF the
anii-corD law ! apne. He was representative
for The cf v OF Durham from 1913 TO 1877,
after which he was returned to parliament
from Manchester. At toe time OF bis death
he r., prestnted Birmingham. Daring the
civil war in this country Mr.. Bright was
prominent among English Statesman a. a
champion OF the ut IA aud ne was presented
VITA "a gold-headed cane nv Abraham LIN
coin as "A token OF his esteem. He Was always
av"rse 10 war and at Que II ne resigned from
the cabinet prior to Alexapdrla's lombard
meDt. Excepting G. ad-tone no one was
more prominent as an orator In the English
house OF tnan John Bright.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-04-06
hOW'S THIS?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward fol
any case f Cttarrh that cannot be cured by
taking Halls tatar h Cure.
FL CHENEY a o., Props, Toledo. o.
We. the unde, signed. have knrwn r, J
Cheney for the last i5 years, and believe him
perfectly no urabie IN all business transae
ito s, and financially able 10 carry out any
obligations made by their firm.
West and Truax, Wholesale Druggists, Teledo
ONO.
wald II x Kinnan 4 Marvin, wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, Ohio.
r II. Van Hoesea, asher Toledo Eationa
Bank. Toledo, Ohio,
Halls atarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucus sur
saoes of the system. Price Toe per bottle
Sold by all druggists.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-04-06

H~ARnIsBuRG, March 2S.-The marriage
Of Margaret A. Cameron, the fourth
daughter of Senator Don Cameron, and
J. William Clark, son Of the millionaire
thread manufactures Of Newark, N. D.,
took place at noon today at Senator Cam.
eron's residence in this city. After the
ceremony a reception was held, and at 2
O'Clock Mr.. and Mrs. Clark took q train
for the east. They will spend their
honeymoon in Europe.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-04-06

LospoN, March 8-The Ostend
steamer Comtesse Flanders was run into
at > O'Clock yesterday afternoon off Dunn
kirk by the Belgian mai steamer Princess
Hentiette. The captain, first lieutenant,
Zine or the crew and three passengers OF
The FLINDERS were drowned The Elan
ders wee cut in halves aud the fore par,
sank Immediately. Among the rescued
passengers 81 the Flanders was Prince
Jerome Bonaparte. A dense fog pre-,
vailed al the time of the disaster.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-04-06
The Color Question ia the Church

CHARLEAToN, s. c., March 29.-The
report of the committee appointed by the
South Carolina diocesan convention of
the Protestant Episcopal church to try
and range a settlement of the color
question which led TO The secession of
nearly al the Charleston churches two
years ago, recommends a compromise,
which proposes to admit such colored
clergymen to the convention who have
been in connection with the church for
twelve months prior to May IS 1t also
proposes a separate congregation for col
ored churches under the ministration Of
a bishop. No provision is made for the
admission Of colored lay delegates.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-04-06
THE COAL PRODUCT
A Report Submitted 70 the Uaiied
states Geological Survey.


WASHINGTON, March cs -Mr. Charles
A. Ashburncr has just submitted to the
United States geological survey q pre-.
urinary report on the coal product Of the
United States. 1t shows that the total
production Of coal Of all kinds increased
from 1919, 975. 557 short tons in 1887 10
if5 1866, 74t tons in 1888. The value in
1887 vas slsc SOC. s37, which increased
to S20S, 1870, 800 in 1888. The increased
production is shared by every important
coal producing region, the Pennsylvania
anthracite included. The colliery CON
sumption increased from AZ, OSs, 1877 short
tons in 1887 to 40, $50, 900 in 1888. with a
corresponding increase in value to $685.
ia, 600. Alabama. Kentucky, Colorado,
Wyoming, Washington territory and
Montana show a large percentage in.
crease, while a slight decrease is noted in
Indiana, Georgia and Michigan. The
total production and the spot value in
each state and territory are shown in
the following table:
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-04-06

MUscATINE, To-, March 27.-While on
tne way TO Mrs. Barney Priester's funeral
yesterday, the team hitched TO n of the
carriages became frightened at a switch
engine, and Mrs. Rink, Of Musseryille, an
occupant, was thrown over an embank-
nent and severely injured. In falling
she struck the ground with her head,
shoulder and right side, breaking the col
lar hone and braisir & the lung and righI
~,hs
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-04-06
Lesd II

OscEoLA, Neb., March 3I-G. w.
Billings. a young man who has just som.
menced to learn the trade Of painting,
while painting a caurch with white lead,
was suddenly taken IL, quickly go
ing into commissions. One paroxs sn
after another followed, until il took two
strong men To hold him. The physicians
in attendance pronounced 1t an EXTERN,
case Of lead poisoning, but Say the patien'
will likely recover
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-04-06

DIES MONIES, Ia, March 29.-About II
o'clock Monday night, Dick Garrett, a
wealthy stock dealer Of Columbus, was
waylaid and shot while on his way to
Fredonia. a small village one and a half
miles east OF there. 1t is supposed that
rohsry was the object Of the. assault, as
Mr.. Garrett often carries large sums OF
money on his person, although he had
| none with him on this occasion.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-04-06
PrOhit,ition Across the Pond

LONDON, March 29.-The Mansion
house was the scene TODAY Of a largely
attended convention under the auspices
Of the temperance league of Great Britain
to demand the total abolition OF the
liquor trs fic. The lord mayor presided
and q feature Of the gathering was the
presence Of the mayors Of nearly one
half of the leading cities of England and
Zealand
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-04-06
Caught Couaterfeitcr.

M~INNEAPoLIs, Mimi, March 2S.-L.
S. Brown. a silver platter. was arrested
here today for counlerfeiiing. His plan
was TO thinIy plate the coins. He ship
ped the spurious money east to he
showed. He is an old soldier and draws
a pension. He was caught in the act OF
casting a number of coins and $40 In
counterfeit money was found ON his
person..
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-04-06

WASHINGTON. March 30.-The clerks
of the appropriations committees Of the
two houses who are required by law TO
prepare statements Of the appropriations
made at each session, have completed
that duty and have compiled a statement
showing the appropriations for the fiscal
year from 1878 to 1890, inclusive. This
table sho VS. a constantly but not regularly
increasing total of appropriations. The
appropriations for the year ending June
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-04-06
John Bright Dead.

LONDON, March 27.-John Bright died
at $50 this morning at his home, Rock
dale. His end was peaceful, and his
ply %sicians say it was painless. He re.
NAMED in a coma,ose condition since yes
terday afternoon, and died without re-
covering consciousness. All Of his fam
lily were present at his death.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-04-06
En- kOuse Home.

DUBLIN, March 2S -The American
base bali cams started from Queenstown
FIR New York today on the steamer
Adriatic. The Americans received
an immense ovation at their
departure. They are greatly elated over
their visit to Great Britain, and express
themselves as certain English sport lovers
will adopt the game Of base ball.