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Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-02-23
Wilson Escapes.

Wilson, one of the toughest members
of the gang connected with the attempt
to rob the Homestake pay train last fall, !,
made his escape from the Deadwood
Jail on Friday night, the 10Th inst. He
was confined in one of the cells up stairs.
The cell had an iron grating over the
window securely fastened with hinges
on one side, and on the other with a
pad lock. BY some means Wilson Sc
cured possession of screw-driver and a
gunsmith's pouch, with which he chip
ped off the brass portion of the lock,
after which he picked out the tumbler
OF the lock- took it off, opened the graf
ing, and by means of strips of blankets
he let himself down to the ground. He
was tracked through the court house
wood yard to Siever street, where his
footprints were lost. Before leaving his
cell he wrapped his feet with strips ol
blanket, as he had nothing but slippers
on his feet, and the night being colo
anu IpHSiNltIdDIt VI SIlOW Oll tDt SIOuHu
this precaution was necessary to keeT
from freezing his feet. The Times says
"Wilson was first missed about 7 a. m.
when the jailer went to his cell with his
breakfast. He Immediately notified
Deputy Sheriff Smith. and both together
made thorough search of the surround
ing premises, but found nothing but tn,
footprints above described About l0:3(
a. m, Deputy Smith appointed fifteen o.
twenty special deputies, who in bod,
with Bill Dunn in the lead, made ;
search Of the houses in Siever street
the first one being that of May brown
the former home of Telford. Examin
ations Of other houses followed, bu
Wilson refused to show up, Jim Christie
one Of the party of searchers, suggested
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-02-23
A North and South Line.

The Sidney Telegraph has received
information, from source which 1t Il
not at liberty to state, but for the relia-
biIity Of which it vouches, that the 3. x
Nj. railroad company has decided, IN
event of no hostile legislation by the
state legislature this winter, upon the
construction of line of rail-
way, beginning at a point near the west
ern border of Nebraska, on its line now
in course Of construction into the Wyom-
ing coal and oil fields thence south
easterly to the Pumpkin Seed valley
along that valley for a distance, and
thence again southerly through Sidney
to a connection with its other principal
line in Colorado at Hathaway. 1t il
learned that locating parties have al
ready passed over the district it is pro
posed to traverse, and that it is the pur
pose, under favorable circumstances, tt
complete the line inside Of two Yeas
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-02-23
Who's Afraid.

The Oelrichs Advocate, replying to an
article appearing in the Buffalo Gap
News, in which reference was made TO
an effort agreed upon by the Custer
county commissioners to collect the
debt that Fall River county left behind
her when she "sneaked out" says:
The Hon. +. Smith can turn loose his
dogs of war ust as soon as he has a
mind to, SO far as the people Of this
county are concerned, and when he
succeeds in getting a judgment against
this county we trust he will lose no
time in apprising the proper authorities
of the fact.
The Hon. +. Smith" referred to is
the prosecuting attorney for this county,
and that he will proceed in due time in
the effort to collect the debt there is
every reason to believe. 1t is worthy OF
note that the Advocate has nothing to
offer in the wav Of denial of the justice
Of Custer county's claim, but is content
with the offer of challenge to this
county to turn loose her dogs of war"
Now, if the claim of Custer county is
conceded to be just, and the Advocat 9
does not attempt to gainsay it, then that
paper is making for itself record that
it will have no reason to be proud of
on the other hand, if Custer county is
about to prosecute n claim not founded
upon Justice, would it not have been the
proper thing for the Advocate to have
opposed it upon such grounds and not
give vent to such sickening bravado as
appears in the paragraph quoted. If
Fall River county can be legally upheld
in leaving behind her, for this county
to pay, her pro rata Of the Indebtedness
contracted prior to her segregation, then
might not the residents Of Custer county
devise similar scheme, and create a
new county east of Pleasant Valley and
saddle the entire debt upon the lime
stone range?
If the Advocate, the only paper in
Fall River county which has thus far
had anything to say upon the subject
has any good reason to offer why Fall
River county should not meet this obli-
CATION, the CHRoNICLE would be greatly
pleased to know what that reason is
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-02-23

At the meeting of the county com
missioners last Saturday the action o
its chairman in attempting to take ar
appeal from the decision of the court re
lative to the taxes due the county from
the Anglo Cattle company
was rescinded, and Wednesday the tax
collector proceeded TO levy on cattle
held by the company at this place, when
10 and behold one Charles Oelrichs
comes forth with a so-called bill of sale
purporting to have bought the cattle in
question, and with lordly strut he
comes over to town and attempts to
have warrants sworn out for the arrest
of the parties deputized to levy and
take the stock in question. But as he
did not succeed in tindinga a justice who
was verdant enough to issue warrants
for the arrest of officers in the discharge
of their duties he was forced to abandon
his bull-dozing tactics and resort to
other methods to deprive the school
township of Oelrichs of tax justly due
it, and which sooner or later must and
will be paid. Several head of horses
belonging to the company have been
levied upon and taken in charge by the
collector, and we are told by those hav-
ing the matter in charge that vigorous
steps will be taken from this time on in
the direction of collecting from the com
pany the taxes in controversy. That is
just what the taxpayers Of this county
desire shall be done, in fact they demand
it, and so long as these officers discharge
their duty in this matter in a lawful
manner there is at least one newspaper
in Fall River county possessing sand
enough to applaud their acts.
LATER.-The company have applied
for an injunction restraining the col
lector from selling the stock levied upon
and Thursday Judge Thomas granted
the same. The collector has made APP
plcation to have the injunction dis
solved, the property seized had been
returned to its supposed owner, and thus
| matters will stand for the next week, az
the parties to whom the injunction was
issued are entitled to eight days notice
that application has been made to have
the same dissolved.
| When the end is reached the Ang' 20.
American Cattle Company will find a
| fine bill of costs confronting them, a,
which every taxpayer in Fall Rive,
county will rise up and shout as one
voice "bullyw and the reverberatior
from foreign stockholders will be damn
it v-Oelrichs Advocate.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-02-23
Oelrichs Times Items.

The force on the B. & M. grade is
being increased every day. There are
now five camps in Fall River county,
one outfit with thirty teams having start
ed in at the mouth of Plains creek this
week.
The headquarters Of the B. & NJ rail-
road contractors, Fitzpatrick Bros, will
be moved from Crawford in few days
to Hat Creek, in the neighborhood of
Samuel loves. They will also set up
the companys store there. and will
probably remain at that point until the
completion Of their contract.
A number of the farmers living on
upper Horsehead have been sowing
their wheat for the past two weeks, and
have about completed, getting through
just in time to haye it in the ground
when the snow came. If warm weather
follows now 1t will bring it up in a
short time. We call that a pretty good
showing for blizzard blown Dakota, tc
be able to put grain in the ground tn,
first week in February.
Mr.. +. B. Cook, Of Smithwick, was il
town Tuesday. He reports news item,
as scarce in his neighborhood at present
but Informs us that the marble compa
MES, whose quarries are located neal
there, are making preparations for ex
tensive operations in the spring. Mr.
Odell, one of the company, is now in th'
east working in the interest Of the com
panies. He also informed us that clever
families from the neighborhood of Nor
folk, Neb., would arrive there about tn,
first Of March to settle. Also, that on,
Of the B. & M. surveyors, who were il
Oelrichs about three weeks ago, was III
there looking at the lay Of the country
and expressed great surprise when h,
found that the F., L. & nj. V. had mad,
no preparations to run branch off t,
the west from their line TO the Hills
Mr.. Cook is of the opinion that some
thing will develop soon in rairoa,
matters,
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-02-23

The New York Mining Record of the
10Th inst, noting a statement made by
our Lookout correspondent, that full
shifts were working on the shafts and
drifts on that property, says
We shall be under obligations to the
CHRONICLE or its correspondent at Look
out for information as the extent of the
property Of the Lookout Mining Com
pany; the number OF their shares the
par value per share; product during the
year 1888 that may have enabled the
company to pay the dividends they are
reported to be paying some Eastern
shareholders and what milling appli-
ances they have in operations.
We would be greatly obliged if on,
Lookout correspondent would furnish
us the information desired as early a:
may be practicable.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-02-23
Harmless Nonentlties.

1t would be difficult to imagine how
nonentities could be otherwise than
harmless, and yet the following vague
article taken from the Hot Springs Star
Of recent date, would Indicate that in
this particular instance, they are award
ed n degree of attention which their
non existent character would scarcely
seem to Justify 1t will be noted that
the Star leaves to the fertile imagina-
ton Of its readers the cause of It's caustic
comment, as well as the names of the
various contemporaries who have been
guilty of hurling condensed SANDER
in that direction:
We noticed the statement Of the
Sturgis Record and also the comment
upon it in the Custer CHRoNICLE. We
have no inclination to handy unseemly
epithets with parties who are SO selfish
and egostiCal that they can find nothing
outside their own personal supervision
that they tolerate. 1t is Impossible tC
rectify mistake in nature, or cOntrOvcrt
the action of accumulated hereditary
bile. We have contemporaries in this
section-thank God they are easily
csunted-who take particular pains tc
hunt up choice parcels of CONDENSED
slander and hurl them at Hot Springs
and its everywhere respected citizens
with as much sangfroid as though they
were fulfilling a g.orious mission We
feel glad and proud of the support Of al
the leading newspapers of the Hills
which eradicate the sting of the few
harmless nonentities which may attemp
to annoy us.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-02-23
TIN PropOsltion.

The Rapid Republican of the Goth inst
contains proposition from NJ. j. Cana
van, 80 Sears Building, Boston, Mass.
which has for its object the early sou-
ton Of what our eastern friends are
pleased to call the Black Hills tin pro-
blem, which, as he proposes, is as fol-
lows:
Arrange to give people here some one
good tin location, the title to vest in
them, after they have put in certain
amount in developing the mine. If you
can make this arrangement, select a
good location, and if the claim proves a
rich one, you can then command all the
eastern money you want. would pro.
pose that the development of the mine
be supervised and directed by Prof. Car.
penter or some of your leading experts,
and that the accounts be audited and
the deeds placed in the bank in escrow
till the sum agreed upon be expended
This, in my opinion, is the only feasible
| way of getting eastern capital to 60 into
| tin. in bona fide manner. 1t would bt
folly to get people to work on anythin.
| but first-cass claim; for bad results
would only add to the discredt of Black
Hills tin. The goodness of the claims
should be endorsed by some Of the pro
fessors of the school. The persons work
ing in the east should have pamphlets
to work up favorable impression Or
such basis ] think could get people
to take hold, and do some genuine work
and have it done in a manner tha
would satisfy you'll should not do i
for love alone Of course. and should ar
range to get some profit out of it.
you think favorable ofmy proposal, ant
will do your part will work hard fol
it, and l am sure can succeed. Bostol
at present is the copper centre ofAmeri
ca. ! should like to have it take holt
Of tin also
Deadwood's new city hall will b.
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Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-02-23
Statehood.

Latest advices from Washington in
dicate early statehood for South Dakota
The conferrees on the omnibus bill
reached conclusion on the 10Th, and
Platt and Springer were preparing a re-
port to accompany return of the bill to
the two houses on the 20th. The bill as
agreed to by the conferrees fixes the
name of the two Dakotas as North Da-
kota and South Dakota People of South
Dakota are TO vote upon the adoption OF
the Sioux Falls constitution May l3, and
the location of the capital viii be settled
by that election. On the same date the
residents of North Dakota, Washington
and Montana may vote for the election
of delegates TO a constitutional conven-
ton and for full list of state officers.
On the first Tuesday in October the peo
pie may vote upon the constitutions
proposed by the convention, and il
adopted, after the presidents proclama.
ton to that effect, the governors of each
may order an election Of members
Of the legislature and represen-
tatives in congress. The legislatures
may meet and elect two senators, eacl
in time to take their seats at the begin.
ming of the Fiftyfirst congress, III De-
cember next, at which time the repre-
sentativeS shall also be admitted tc
seats. The provisions apply also to the
senators and representatives of South
Dakn
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-02-23

Deadwood's new city hall will be
three stories in height, and in dimens.
ions will be 50xe0 feet.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-02-23

the troop to call on Wilson to show up,
but his suggestion not being needed, the
troop dispersed. Some of the specials
kept up the search all day, and are still
hunting. Deputy Smith went to Sturgls,
and on the way saw some pieces OF
blanket which he thought might possi-
bly, indicate the route taken. On We'd
nesday last when Wilson was put up
stairs the cell and locks were thoroughly
examined and found all right, but from
the remnants Of the lock the damage
was done some time ago The jailer has
been very careful in admitting visitors,
and none were admitted unless person
ally known to him or the officers of the
sheriff s Office Unless Wilson should
be recaptured and tell how he got the
instrument (portions Of which were
found in the cell it will forever remain
a mystery. Wilson had on handouts
when he left"
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-02-23

Since the above was put in type, news
Of the capture Of Wilson on Monday
morning, by Deputy Sheriff WILDER
Smith, in an old deserted cabin on the
Sturgis road, near the lower toll gate,
has reached this office. He is now an
occupant of the county Jail, where he
will doubtless remain pending his de-
parture with his pal Doherty, for more
extended soiourn at Sioux Falls.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-03-01

1t will be well for the future politi-
elan of MARYLAND to heed the voice Of
'he people. The demand for this change
in affairs is in the air. The old way of
appointment by the Governor or some
other centralized power has become
edious. The peonle ought to have di
rect voice in the selection of the men
who are to fIl the local Offices. The
n.ual methods Of Maryland, inherited
from England are not in keeping with
the spirit of the age.
Do we want justice Of the peace?-
We must draw petition aud memorial
i1c his majesty the Governor Of Mary
l4nd. Do we want constable? Then
petition the county board. The people
have no voice whatever. The slate
makers choose the one least qualified,
erhaps, for the required duties, but the
nost available man for party work, and
these appointments are in the nature
Of reward for services rendered.
The Republican idea tends to local
home rule. We believe in the voice of
the people. 1t is this agency alone
which makes the Northern and Western
States great aud progressive, and it is
Tie pernicious appointment system whieh
keeps the Southern Safes one hundred
years behind their neighbors. and fully
fifty years behind England after whose
customs the Bourbons seek to follow.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-03-01
Electric Bisters.

This remedy is becoming so well known and
so popular as to need no special mention. All
who have used Electric Btters sing the same
song of praise. A purer medicine does not
exist and it is guaranteed TO do all that is
claimed Electric Btters will cure all dis
ST. of the liver .sla 1ssae ;, " it -ze.14ep
pimpIes, tolls, salt rheum and other affections
caused by impure blood. Will drive malaria
from the system aud prevent as well as cure all
m;tlariAl feyers. For cure OF headache, con
situation and indigestion try Electric Bitiers.
Entire satisfaction guaranteed, or money re-
funded. Price Soc and 5 per bottle at W.
w. Padgettis store.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-03-01

President-elect Harrison arrived in
Washington on Tuesday afternoon last.
lie came over the Pennsylvania road
on special traia in the private car Of
President Roberts. The President-elect
was accompanied by his wife. daughter,
private, Secretary. Gov Hoyey, and sew
eral personal friends. The distinguish
ed party was welcomed at the 9th street
depot by select congressional commit
tee, and the LEGAL executive committee.
and we're Immediately escorted to the
Arlington Hotel which will be General
HarrisOns' quarters until the inaugura-
ton.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-03-01
Wanamaker and the Cabinet.

Those superior beings Who'll ink it {
sacred duty to sheer at any dnd every
thing that does not accord tiih theil
views, are just now engaged il the lau.
dable work Of ,idiculing thd appoint.
ment of Mr. Wanamaker to IA cabinet
position They. We imagine, blink that
1t is presumption upon the pslt of thai
gentleman to aspire to such al position,
aud that General Harrison 10 disregard
ing the established rules of appointing
only legal gentlemen and professional
politicians, is, to use slang expression
''off his base That such course
upon the part Of the croakers. grumblers
and political opponents is unjust, goes
without saying. The Postofice Depart
ment over which it is said he will pre-
side is a purely business establishment
which eau best be administered by a
business man, and an approved busine 5
man Mr. Wanamaker has proven him
self to be- There exists therefore no
good reason why he should not be ap
pointed. Is it not about time for the
recognition of some other interest in the
cabinet besides the law and professional
politics? All the brains, and patriotism
and craftsmanship of the country are not
confined to the narrow circle from which
presidents usually select their constitu-
tional advisers, and if General Harrison
should deviate from the long established
rule, the country in all probability would
De gainer. Another objection persist
emily urged against Mr.. Wandnaker,
by the class of individuals who never
speak of their political opponents other
than in slanderous or sighting man
ner, is, tina: he contributed 800, 600 to
the Republican campaign fund. Mr.
Wanamaker dcaies squarely and en-
phatically that he contributed any such
sum The Washington Star in speak
ing of this charge says: Suppose he
did, which he denies. is there ANYTHING
henious in that assuming, that be didn't
defraud his creditors or take away from
the support of his family by the act? =
It only meant that he believed in the
principles he espoused, aud was wiling
to contribute literally Of his means ia
secure their triumph over these he con
sidered mischieveus and injurious to the
best interests of his country. Is there
anything wrong, legally or morally, in
thisf If a poor man may contribute for
political purposes ten dollars or a hun
bred out of his salary which he cannot
afford, is it a crime for Mr.. Wanamaker
TO contribute s9e1,-s.a amgssat.as he can
afford? In other words, aud taking the
lowest view of the matter. is it any
worse for Mr. Wanamaker being out of
office. aud wanting TO get in. to contrib
ute 500 600 than it is for Mr.. Cleve-
land heing in office, and wanting to
keep himself there. to subscribe sle.-
900 to the campaign fund of his party?
In proportion 10 the we,ltb Of the two
gentlemen named, the first named sum
is no greater than the latter. Wherein,
then, lies the moral difierenec.s
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-03-01
Home Library Association.

Mr.. F. DeSales Howa d is now in our comfy
canvassing for subscribers to the above assn
citation By becoming a member, the associa-
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thcrs nicely bound and handsomely finished
at prices that are simply startling TO the read
ing public A large catalogue il furnished
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given il shows that it contains all the stand.
ard works exiant. In addition the association
furnishes 10 all its members free of cost large
book Of 800 pages that is in itself fully worth
the membership fec. 1t contains information
on almost every known subject and is in re-
atty a condensed ENCYCLOPEDIA. Those of our
people on whom Mr.. Howard VIII call shonla
give him hearing and examine thoroughly
what he represents, as such a rare opportunity
to obtain cheap books has been seldom offered