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Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-01-12
the PROMISED LAND
Thousands OF People Flock
ing Together TO Invade
Oklahoma.
Over 800 Settlers Are Now
Thought to Be in the
Territory.


WICHITA, Kan, Jan. 1.-THE excite
ment over the invasion of Oklahoma is
growing in interest in the southwest and
people are tlocking from all over the
country. No less than 10, 900 people are
ready 10 make the invasion. and whenthe
day arrives for The raid this number will
be increased by many thousands. The
excitement has not been SO intense since
the days Of the Payne boomers, many of
whom are linking their fortunes with
Pawnee Bill. Something of an idea Of the
widespread desire to 90 to Oklahoma may
be had by calling at the room of the as
tute leader and Observing the BASKET OF
letters he receives every day from all over
the country. The opposition of Chief
Mays, OF the Chcrokees, to Pawnec Bill
Las only added more hatred on the part
OF the invaders TO the Indians, and If any
trouble is experienced from the Indians
%bloodshtd will follow. II was ascertained
today from .. G. Daisey, a resident ci
Wichita, who has returned from the ter.
ritory, that Pawnee Bill has been in con
stant communication with the settlers al
4'a's III OhIdIolld SIiD, GIu Il carrier
bringing up fresh news arrives three
times 81 week. There are at present 800
settlers in Oklahoma, Dlisey says, and
among the other evidences Of civilization
is a printing press. Tie printer attempted
to get out Il paper with his Office in the
cellar Of the depot nj Oklahoma
City, but the railroad OIL
GERS had him removed and dismissed the
agent + ~ allowing him TO get into the
cellar. Pawnce Bill has issued a map Of
Oklahoma showing the route he expects
to take to the promised land. Hundreds
OF names are being added TO the list OF
c%oionists, which is swelling up into the
thousands. Brown, Of Brown & Staple
ton, OF Cedarvalc, came in this morning
10 see Pawnee Biz. There are 800
colonists in Cedarvale who will be com
manded by Brown in the invasion into
Oklahoma, He says Ed llewlngs, vino
got the Cherokees to lease to tie Chero-
kee Live Stock association the Cherokee
strip, is doing all he can to prevent the
invasion. Hcwings and his Company pay
500, 600 Tor a lease of five years Of the
outlet.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-01-12

CARRINGToN, ID. T., Jan. 4.-On New
\ ears night between 0 and II o'clock
the singular spectacle was witnessed of a
mirage at night. The day had been very
warm, the thermometer reaching 60 in
the shade, and the condition Of the
atmosphere was certainly unusual. The
sky was more or less clouded, particu.
larly on the horizon, and patches of
prairie fire were visible at all points o;
the compass. To the north, south
and west there was nothing il
their appearance ID attract attention, bu'
two masses of fire to the northeast OF
Darlington were unlike those in any
other direction. The fires were, with
wonderful distinctness raised into the
very clouds Just as in the b%rilliancy of
the sunlight Ihe obscure shack is made to
assume the dimensions Of a lofty tower.
There was a perfect reflection Of the fire
in the clouds. Individual tongues Of
flame were pictured in the ~superheatcd
strata. At another time the reflected fire
seemed to wayer in the air Ike the rest
less simmer Of the most brilliant aurora.
The spectacle lasted until the fire died
out. Altogether the sight was most sin
GUAR and beautiful.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-01-12

From the Pittsburg Dispatch: The
declaration of Lord Salisbury in favor of
female suffrage is a rather astonishing
break for the Tory mind, and presents a
remarkable contrast TO the conservative
adherence to the old ideas in other mat
ters. The prime minister can swallow
the most advanced proposition for women
voting, but when it comes 20 giving the
right to Ireland TO manage her own taxa
ton and regulating her W landed sys.
ten, his lordship viii perish in the breech
sooner than permit it. Possibly the diff
ference may be due 10 a belief that
English women have a natural tendency
in favor Of tradition and Tory ideas, to-
gethcr with a political prcdisposition as
to the usefulness of the primrose leaguers
Bat whatever may be the cause, the ac-
ceptance of such IA new departure by the
chief Of British Toryisln is an unques,ion-
tionablc demonstration that the world
still moves.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-01-12
VIII Settle 3una's hi.

New YORK, Jan At is reported that
efforts are being made TO settle the case
of Anna Dickinson, whose suit against
the Republican National committee for
81, 200, an alleged balance due on account
Of the speeches which she made in the
last campaign, is on the docket of the
supreme court for the present term. The
defense TO the suit is that the fair com
plainant has already been paid all that is
due her, and more when the character of
her services are taken into consideration,
but as il is admitted that all the books
and papers relating TO the financial work
Of the committee have in accordance
with precedent, been destroyed, the opin-
ion prevails among a good many Repub-
licans who contributed largely to the
campaign fund that ii would be advisa-
bic to reach an amicable solution of the
controversy. The only obstacle in the
way Of this being accomplished, however,
is that Anna demands her full pound Of
flesh on the ground that the bargain was
made before She entered upon the execu-
ton of her part of the contract, and that
tie compensation should be forthcoming.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-01-12
On Trial for lncendiarism,

CHICAGO, Jan. 5.-Lustice Lyons court
was crowded this morning with represen-
tatives of the Italian colony when the
case of Frank Lupe, who is charged with
having caused the fire in his W grocery
store on State street on Christmas eve
which resulted in the death of Phillipo
Puleo and IN unknown man, was called
for preliminary investigation. The entire
morning was taken up with the evidence
of the tiremen and police who were first
upon the scene and statements regarding
to the contradictory stories told by the
prisoner. The case is still on trial.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-01-12
Confident Of Success.

CHICAGO, Jan. "a committee of
brotherhood of Engineers. headed by
Chairman Cavenor, called at the Chicago,
Burlington and Quincy offices this morn
ing as per agreement. They were met by
Vice President Stone and other 20" Of
fcials. The %" officials asked for
further time TO consider the important
question before them, and appointed 3
o'clock this afternoon as the hour for a
meeting. The brotherhood men are now
more confident than ever that the 20"
will make concessions asked for by the
committee, and the strike will be de.
clared of.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-01-12
A Bean CITY Society Event.

BosToN, Jan. 3.-Boston society is on
the qui vive over the marriage of Gertrude
Barrett, daughter of Lawrence Barrett,
the t~ragedian, and Joseph Anderson,
brother of Mary Anderson. The cere-
mony which will unite two such promi-
nent professional families takes place at
the cathedral this evening and will be
solemnized by Most Reverend Archbishop
Williams. Over 1900 invitations have
been ISSUED for the event, but as
a goodly proportion of these have
gone to professional people who are
now scattered over the country it is not
thought taat the attendance will exceed
loo. This morning the bride exhibited
her wedding costume 70 "a few intimate
friends. 1t is an elegant gown of white
satin, made into a long train. trimmed
with costly Nalenciennes lace and with a
garniture of lilies of the valley. She will
wear no Jewels or any ornaments, save
the flowers, of which She will also carry
a large bouquet. The bridesmaids, Miss
Blancc Griffin, sister Of Mr.. Anderson,
Miss Brewer and Miss Fairchild will
be costumed in white tulle and
will carry a bouqet Of red
roses. Small wreaths Of forget me
nots will also adorn their coiffures. Miss
Mary Anderson had originally promised
to fill the role of maid Of honor, but last
week, on the ground that she feared an
attack of stage fright, she withdrew from
the agreement, and her place will be
filled by Miss Edith Barrett, Mr.. Barrett &
younger sister, and a charming young
lady who has been the social triumph of
the season. She will be COS
tuned in "A gown of white
crepe de chine and will carry a
boquet of Catherine Mevinet roses. The
bride will be given away by Lawrence
Barrett and after the ceremony there viii
be a breakfast at the Barrett mansion
the number of invitations to which has
been limited 10 seventy five. The young
couple will take no wedding journey a
present, but will spend the summer
abroad.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-01-12

BUFFALO, Jan. 5.-Kilrain and Mitchell
arrived here today and a message has 5een
sent to Sullivan requesting him to have a
representative here by Monday and
arrange the final details for the Sullivan
Kilrain mil. Kilrain still processes to be
ready to meet the champion and adds
that If the match is not arranged he will
certainly go to California and meet Jack
son in the ring. Parson Davies expresses
himself as hopef"l that the Sullivan mill
will be fixed up.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-01-12
NEWS FROM OTHER LANDS
Nine Peasants Make a Gallant, but
Vain Fight Against an Eviction

Vain Fight Against an Eviction
Party.
LONDON. Jan. 1.-The eviction cam
paign on the Oiphert estates in Falcar-
ragh, County Donegal, commenced this
afternoon. Operations had been delayed
10y The action Of the peasants in breaking
down the bridges and in other ways inn
peding the march of the troops and
police, 200 strong, forming an e~victing
army. Today's attack was made on the
house of Patrick ODonnell, a black.
smith, and Patrick kept the cvictors so
busy all day that they were unable to
move against any OTHER tenants. The
house had been prepared in a most in
genious fashion for a defense. The door
ways and lower windows had been built
up and loopholes made on three sides.
The garrison. consisting of O'Donnel.
ana eight other sturdy peasants, werC
provided with provisions for a week and
with heaps OF stones, p%itchforks and sim
llar weapons. a big crowd of peasants
had assembled TO see the fun. Among
the spectators were Fathers McFadden
ana stephens, both Of whom have re-
Gently suffered Imprisonment. Amid q
roar OF defiance from the spectators and
garrison, tho bailiifs and police COM
menced operations, the soldiers and part
OF the police surrounding the house with
nXed bayOnets. An attempt was made to
make a hole in the gable. but the besieg-
ers were soon beaten back, many with
broken heads, and for fully an hour the
defenders kept up the fierce fusilade of
stones, states and other missiles, the
spectators all the while cheering frantic.
ally. The bailiffs resorted to various ey-
pedlents to escape the fusillade. A cart
was pushed against the house, but was
quickly rendered u%Ltenable, and shields
were i~mprovised out of mattresses nailed
to poles. At length Il magistrate or
dered he police TO take the
house by assault. Sergt. McComb
galiantly led the forlorn hope aud mounted
a ladder leading TO the front window.
lie was thrust back with pitchforks. and
received wounds in the face and legs. and
was finally dashed 10 the ground by a
well directed stone. This was too much
for the magistrate. The riot act was
read in a |twinkling, snd the troops were
ordered to fire. Father Stephens then
advised the defenders that, having vindi-
Gated their manhood and given the great
est mount of trouble to the evictors,
they might now very well yield to the
superior force. The priests advice was
taken without question, and Patrick
ODonnell and his friends descended by
means Of the ladder and surrendered
themselves amid the enthusiastic cheers
of o%nlookers. They and Father Mead
den were arrested.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-01-12
His Mind Blank for Two Years.

EAST SAGINAW, Mich, Jan. 4.-Fred.
erick Clark, an attache of the Pontiac
insane asylum, came here this morning
at the request of William Stilson, of
Pontiac, to learn if the %latter's son, Harry
Stilson, was insane. Young Stilson re-
Gently wrote his father a curious story to
the effect that two years ago, while in
Oakland county at work on a farm, his
mind became suddenly blank, and he re.
membered nothing until Thursday
last, when his mental faculties
recovered balance, and he found
himself in East Saginaw. He believed
that for two years he had been married,
but did not know who to or where his
wife was. The official found young Still
Sol sane. and still adhering to the story
told in his letter. 1t is learned that his
wife is in Blumield, Oakland county,
where he used to work. She left him
owing to his eccentricities which pre-
vented their remaining long in one place,
and she returned TO her relatives. Still
fon says he will return to his farm ant
seek to make up for his two years Of los
life.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-01-12

Olphcst estate in Donegal today were at
tended with a series Of exciting scenes.
The house of Blacksmith O'Donnell was
strongly fortified. The bailiffs were re-
pulsed and then the police attempted to
capture the place. One man was disabled
by being wounded with a pitchfork in the
cheek and leg and struck on the head
with a stone. Ringing cheers greeted
each successive repulse. Finally the sol
diers having been ordered to fire, the ten
ants, on advice of Father Stephens sur
rendered. Ten persons were arrested.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-01-12

KANSAS City, Mo. Jan. "a special
from Ozark, Mo, says that Deputy Mar
shall James Rhodes captured John Mat
thews, one Of the escaped Bald, Knobbers
a few miles out of the city last night at 8
O'Clock. Rhodes met him in the road
and, recognizing him, ordered him 10
throw up his hands at ,he point of a re-
vOlver, and escorted him back to jail
Matthews claims that the rescuing party
were all strangers. William Bedford
one of the train robbers who got away
with the Bald Knobbers, surrendered to-
day, saying that he had had nothing to
eat since his escape.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-01-12
Another Halves Horror.

CINCINNATI, Jan. A Post special
from Birmingham, Ala, says Coroner
Rabbit this morning began an investiga-
ton of a case of suspected wife and child
murder which may rival the Halves hor-
ror. A man living in a suburb of the
town is suspected of having
poisoned his wife and daughter
in order that he might marry again. The
bodies Of the woman and child be ex-
humed today, and a post mortem held.
No arrests have been made and the man
has no idea he is under suspicion. He is
making arrangements for his wedding
which is to take place next week. His
wife and child have been dead about ten
DAYS.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-01-12
Took Thin rs by Storm.

CHICAGO, Jan. 4.-The college gradu-
ates have taken the Richelieu and Grand
Pacific hotels by storm today, upon the
occasion Of the annual meetings Of the
northwestern associations of the Delta
Kappa Epsilon and Zcta Psi fraternities.
Last evening The annual business sessions
were held and today the visitors will take
a drive about he city, a banquet, and
wind up at night with half a dozen thea
tire parties.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-01-12
Pope Leo to the Irish People.

DUBLIN, Jan. 4.-Archbishop Walsh
read from the pulpit yesterday a mes
sage from the pope to the Irish people, in
which his holiness saiG: 1--WE have al
ways held in special affection the Cath
olics OF Ireland, who have been long
sorely tried by many Affections. Our af-
lection does not suffer us to allow the
cause for which Ireland is struggling to
be weakened by the introduction of any.
thing which could fairly be brought in
reproach against it. We send you a
number of gifts which are especially
blessed"
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-01-12
Lord May or Sexton Wants No Flum.

DUBLIN, Jan. 4.--Mr. Thomas Sexton
was indicted into office as lord mayor of
Dublin yesterday to serve his second
term. In Difference to his wishes there
was no display, the usual pageant having
been abandoned altogether. The sim
plicity of the ceremonies has aroused a
good deal of comment in conservative
circles, and the Tory Dublin Express &C
cuses Mr.. Sexton of having thereby de-
stroyed all of the poetry attaching TO the
office.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-01-12
Huntington After the Is. a. o.

CINCINNATI, Jan. 3.-It wus rumored
here today that G. p. Huntington was
trying to get control Of the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad system. The fact Mr..
Ingalls, is on the bonds Of both receivers
Of the Cincinnati, Washington and Balti-
more road mas given rise TO the story, and
this is regarded by well informed railroad
men TO be the first step OF the Huntington
people to control the western connection
OF the Baltimore and Ohia and ultimately
to get possession of that road.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-01-12

The Paris Gau!ois says that a venera'
BILE ecclesiastic was riding OF an omnibu:
by the side Of three young roughs who
kept up n loud conversation upon suck
subjects as they thought likely to annoy
their neighbor. The priest took no no.
tice. but upon leaving the omnibus said
simply.
"Au revoir, messieurs."
ooh, no. replied n OF the roughs
rudely; %"neverl'
Eyes, yes,' replied the priest; I'VE
shall meet again. ] am the chaplain OF
Mazas prison"
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-01-12
The Prohibition Amendment.

LINCOLN, Neb. Jan 4.-One of the few
bills introduced in the house yesterday
was one by John A. Dempster Of Fill
more, and vas to provide for the sub
mission of an amendment 10 the consti-
tuition prohibiting the manufacture, sale
and keeping for sale of intoxicating Ii
quors as a beverage.
Both housed adjourned until Tuesday.
the 9Th, at z p. N.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-01-12
THEY HAVE BEEN AIrING.

litlA ia i btIi-N AiAiNNs
The last time they saw your face i
vas covered with tears and distress, ant
pallid from long watching, and one o
them | can Imagine today, with one hanC
holding fast the shining gate, and th'
other hand swung out toward you, say
ing;
steer this way father, steer straight for me
Here safe In heaven ! am waiting for thee
Oh those Bethlehem angels, when
they wcHt back after the concert that
night over the hills, forgot TO shut the
door. All the secret is out. No more
use of trying TO hide from rs the glories
TO come. 1t is too late to shut the gate.
1t is blocked wide open with hosannas
marching this way, and h|allclujahs
marching that way.
What almost humans me is the thought
that il is provided for such sinners as
you and | have been. If it had been pro
vided only for those who had always
thought right, and spoken right and
acted right, you and | would have had
no interest in it, had no share in it; you
and would have stuck to the raft mid
ocean, and let the ship sail by, carrying
perfect passengers from a perfect life on
earth TO a perfect life in heaven.
AMERRY CHRISTMAS.
Oh! | have heard the commander OF
that ship is the same great and glorious
and sympathetic One who hushcd the
tempest around the boat on Galilee, and
| have heard that all the passengers on
the ship are sinners saved by grace. And
ca Un hail tho chin anl - honro lnu,,
this way, and we come by the side of ii
and ask the captain two questions: who
art Thou? and whence?" and he says,
Il nm Captain of Salvation, and | am
from tie msnger." Oh! bright Christ
mas morning of my souls delight.
Chime all the bells. Wreathe all the
garlands. Rouse all the anthems. Shake
hands in all the congratulations.
Merry Christmas! Merry with the
thought of sins forgiven, merry with the
idea Of sorrows comforted, merry viii
the captures TO come Oh! lift tina
Christ from the manager and lay Hin
down in ali our hearts. We may no
bring 10 Him as costly q present as The
Magl brought, but we bring 10 His fee
and to the manger today hcfrankincens'
Of our JOY, the pearls OF our tears, tn
kiss of our love, the prostration Of GU,
worship.
Down at His feet, all churches, al
ages, all earth, all heaven. Down at Iii
feet the four and twenty elders on thei
faces. Down the great multitude tina
no man car number" Down Michael
the archangel! Down all worlds at hi
feet and worship. GLORY to God in tn
highest, and on earth peace, good will Il
mprr'
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-01-12
Poor John!

Alta California: The bust of John Nc.
Cull0ugh has been i%naugurated. Poor,
dear old John! II he had inaugurated
fewer of them in his lifetime he would
not need this one now.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-01-12

The oxen Of ;ht atall rs the white horses
Of apooai, ptic vision. Now / lind the
swaddliDg clothes emerging and en-
blazoning into an imperial rohe
for "a %CoG1ueror. Now tin that
the star Of that Christmas night was only
the diamond sandal of HIM who has the
moon under His feet. Now | come 10
understand that the music of that night
was not a complete song, but only the
~stringing OF the instruments for a great
chorus Of two worlds, the bass to be car
ried by earthly nations saved, and the
soprano by Kingdoms of glory won.
Oh heaven, heaven, heaven. ] shall
meet you there. After all our imperfec-
lions are gone ! shall meet you there. |
look today, through the mist OF years,
through the fog that rises from the cold
Jordan, through the wide open door OF
solid pearl, to that reunion. ! expect 10
see YOU there as certainly as ! see you
here. What n time we shall have IN
high converse, talking over sins p%ardoned,
and sorrows comforted, and battles tri-
umphant.
CHRISTMAS l HEAVEN.
/ am going in. am going to take all
NY Idllllil Win llt. Il gill EoihE W thht
all my church with me. am going 10
take all my friends and ~ncjghbors with
me. | have SO much faith in %mangerand
cross | feel sure Of it. ! am going TO
coaX you in. am going 10 push you in.
BY holy stratagem | am going TO surprise
you in. Yea. with all the concentrated
energy Of my nature-physical, mental,
spiritual aud immortal am going to
compel you TO go in. like you so well
| want TO spend eternity with you,
Some Of your children have already
gone. Some time ago | buried one Of
them, and though people passing along
the street and seeing white Grape on the
doorbell may nave said: 1T is only a
child" yet when the broken hearted
father came TO solicit my service he SAID;
Come around and comfort us, for
though she was only - months old we
loved her So much And it does not take
long FOR a child TO get It's arms around
the parents whole nature.
what Il Christmas morning it will
make when those with whom you used
20 keep the holidays are all around you
in heaven, Silver haired Old father
young again, and mother who had 50
many aches and pains and Gccrepitudes
wen again, and all your brothers and
sisters and the little ones. How glad
they Will ali be to see YOU,