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Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-03-23
New Governor.

Arthur c. Mellette, Dakotas new gov
ernor, is receiving much favorable
mention from the Dakota press. His
appointment is seemingly well received
all over the territory, indicating de-
gree of personal popularity which must
be very solacing to that gentleman. He
is an Indianian by birth, forty years OF
age, was soldier in the late war, and is
said to have done good service.
He is spoken Of as being an excellent
lawyer, and is said to have made his
mark in the newspaper field. He rep
resented his district in the Indiana
legislature, where he framed the present
school laws of the state. He came to
Dakota eleven years ago as register OF
the land office. He mas been leader,
and one Of the most persistent workers
in the movement for statehood, and is
accredited with being entirely worthy
Of the late honor bestowed upon him by
the president. He will go down in
history as the last governor of the great
territory of Dakota, and that he may
meet the expectations of his friends in
the wise dispensation Of our territorial
affairs, let US fervently hope.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-03-23
Words of Warning.

The Tilford Times thus pertinently
refers to the danger which controntt
the citizens Of the new county of Meade
in the mal-administration of its official
affairs:
The only danger that now confronts
us is that our county government will
fall into the hands of ring who, by
theft, fraud and extravaganza, will soon
have the new county in a worse con-
dition than the old one. 1t will need
the utmost care, intelligence and
scrutiny on the part Of the people to
prevent this. and if these faculties are
used it will be prevented. The masses
of voters in the county are intelligent
farmers. The hoodIum element is very
circumscribed both in numbers and loca
ton, and in this respect we have great
advantage over our former position in
the old county. If we will exercise the
intelligence which God has given us
and not allow our party prejudices TO
bind us hand and foot, our new county
organization will prove Of inestimable
value to us. Otherwise it will be little
other than curse.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-03-23

A Denver paper, referring to the
Newberry-Vautin process for treating
refractory ores, which is at present
being demonstrated successfully by ex-
periments at that place, says: 1T is in
substance the old Plattner or chlorina-
ton process of treating gold bearing
ores" the only new features consisting
in the mechanical improvements for
handling ores and applying and gener-
ating the chlorine. The cost of chemi-
calls used in treating ores is from 60c to
Sl.20 per ton. The total cost for treat
ing ore for gold alone in a fifty ton
plant, capacity of the experimental one
at Denver is from 50 to "a per ton. In
list of results Of tests furnished re-
porter by the company, the following
appears:
Trojan mine, Deadwood-50 pounds
quartz, containing oxidized iron. AS
say, 81 ozs, gold, 25.25 ozs. silver. Ex-
tracted .43 ozs. gold, or 50 per cent, and
23.l6 ozs. silver, or 90 per cent.
The tests reported of ores from other
mines show equally good results.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-03-23
The Silver Key No. 2.

The above is the name of the mining
location in the Dugan group from which
the handsome samples of galena ore re.
Gently exhibited in town were taken.
Several samples have been assayed, and
though the results have not been made
public, it is understood they are quite
gratifying. M. p. Ward, who came
down from SILVER City a few days ago,
states that there is apparent good reason
to believe that good mines VIII be open
ed on at least three locations of the
group--the Silver Key No. l, Silver Key
No. 2 and Fraction. Certain il is that
each Of the three named now shows up
good galena ore. Tie Fraction shaft is
now down to dept of about fifty feet,
and discloses an almost vertical vein,
eighteen or twenty inches of which are
composed of galena. Reports of num-
ber of assays on this ore have been
made public. If the ore continues Of
equal quality as depth is attained the
introduction OF smelter for working it
will be assured. That it will at least
hold its own in value seems pretty GER
tain, as thus far an improvement in
quality has been noted at every foot the
shaft has been sunk Rapid Journal
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-03-23
Reduction Works.

superintendent Clark left on Sunday
for Denver for visit for a day or two
with Mrs. Clark, thence to New York
where he will remain month complet-
ing a roaster largely original with him
self and which will obviate the one
great difficulty encountered with the
Buckners in uniform and satisfactory
roasting of ore.
All sorts of rumors continued afoat
good, bad and Indifferent, and many ex-
tremely absurd. The directors have no,
determined a method for raising the
necessary funds for rebuilding; nor is il
true that Colonel Carpenter wired from
st. Paul that he had placed four thou
sand shares of stock. Mr.. Hickock will
be home, possibly tomorrow, and with
in day or two, meeting Of the boart
will be held. Insurance money will b.
paid at once. The Hartford has already
paid Times. 49,
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-03-23
Willing to Settle,

The Hot Springs Star, having at last
| determined fact, which for years has
been familiar to nearly all of its local
readers that Fall River county is Justly
indebted to Custer county for her pro-
portion of the expenses incurred prior
to her segregation, now says;
We are creditably informed that Fall
River county is willing and ready to
settle any and all differences between
the two counties and stop the chickering's
and silly antagonism which now exist.
The question could be settled by arbitra-
ton, all think, satisfactorily and no
other way, to carry it into law suit
would widen the breach and continue
indefinitely, disagreeable dispute that
is detrimental to the welfare of both
counties politically and financially.
Custer and Fall River are too young
in years and sligh. in strength to ignore
! a possible chance Of amity and unity in
the race for wealth, legislation and com
merce. Our interests are parallel, what
benefits Custer county, adds to the well
fare of Fall River county and vice versa.
1t is poor policy to quarrel or have
jealousies over few paltry dollars more
or less. If there is difference, let it be
settled, short settlements make long
friends" We presume there are two
sides to this question, it is always SO,
then let us reason together, wipe out the
false and retain truth and justice.
The CHRONICLE would most cheerfully
and heartily indorse any movement
having for its object the amicabe ad-
iustment of the differences existing
between the two counties, realizing as
we do the Importance Of preserving
"amity and unity" but that such a
policy should be recommended by the
organ of a county that has, for six years,
so persisteEtly clung to policy SO utter
ly at variance with this, is TO say the
least, somewhat surprising. The Stars
comment would have excited no sur
prise had it appeared in Custer county
paper, where such policy meets with
universal approval, but that short
settlements" should be urged by coun-
ty that has for six years ignored its just
obligations, would seem to be ridiculous
ly inconsistent We hope, however,
that the Stars statements may contain
more of the element of sincerity than
circumstances would Indicate, and that
the matter may be speedily adjusted in
accordance with the plan suggested,
which we feel quite safe in saying would
be entirely satisfactory to the people of
Custer county at large.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-03-23
Fire at Rapid.

The Republican has the following ac-
count of fire at Rapid on Sunday, the
18th inst: About O'Clock Sunday the
large dry goods store of l.. Morris & Co.
Main street, between Sixth and Seventh
was discovered on fire. The fire COM
panies made good time in reaching the
scene Of the blaze. The fire was dis
covered to be in the rear end of the
building among some cotton goods piled
on a shelf directly under the stove
pipe, which on entering the store was
found fallen to the floor and was in all
probability the cause of the fire. Dur
ing the excitement the boys who were
az the hose, turned on the water before
the location Of the fire had been de.
termined, and goods which by better
management could haye been saved
were badly damaged by water. The
upper floor where a large quantity o
carpet and other goods were stored away
was flooded with water, and it was after
wards learned no fire was there. The
loss by fire was small the loss by water
great. Mr.. Morris places the entire loss
at $4,000. The stock was partly covered
by insurance, two policies having beer
cancelled but short time since"
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-03-23
Natural Plaster.

For an extent of thirteen miles ad
jacent to the Springs on the south are
mountains Of natural plaster. This is a
most wonderful production Of nature
The plaster is composed of two parts
sand and one Of lime and as white as
snow. 1t has been tested by several
parties in this vicinity and has given
good satisfaction. When mined out and
pulverized, all that is necessary is to
mix little water with it and you have
mortar ready for use 1t adheres readily
to the smooth surface Of a board and
runs on with the facility of the best
putty coat Of the plasterer. There is a
fortune in this for some enterprisine
company.-Hot Springs Star.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-03-23
Coming Visitors.

Colonel Mason, the board Of trade sec.
retary, is arranging for fine excursion
of Omaha business men to the Black
Hills. The number is limited to 100,
and all who pledge themselves to 60
agree that they will put up $50 piece
to pay the expenses. March % has
been fixed on the day for starting, and
they estimate that the trip will consume
from six to nine days. The Fremont
Elkhorn road furnishes with them a fine
and well stocked train. Colonel Nasor
said yesterday "Deadwood is our OBJ
jective point. We are going out to ge
acquainted with the merchants, and dc
what we can to advance Omaha's com
mercial interests, Omaha Bee.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-03-23
New Railroad.

General Passenger Agent Buchanan
says it is not improbable that railway
will be built soon to Hot Springs from
the line of the Elkhorn.
Speaking about western immigration
Mr. Buchanan thinks the coming fal
will witness larger influx into Wyom.
ing and Washington territory, particu-
larly the former. The opening of the
coal fields, he thinks, is sure to attract a
large number of settlers, while the
general attractions of Wyoming will
draw large number more. If Mr..
Buchanan's hopes are realized it is al
together likely that the Elkhorn will be
looking for path for further extension
shortly.-Rapid Republican.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-03-23

A late special telegram says: "The
report has been confirmed that the
Chicago and Northwestern railroad is to
be pushed from Forest City, in Pratt
county, 10 the Black Hills. A superin-
tendent has been appointed for the con-
struction of bridge at Forest City,
across the Missouri. Work will begin
as soon as the Sioux reservation is open
ed" The town referred to in the above
telegram is located on the Missouri
river, about 45 miles west of Pierre.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-03-23

The Yankton Press says: Foreign
ers just arrived from the old country
are crowding westward to the border of
the Sioux reservation under the mis-.
taken belief that they can Immediately
obtain possession of land. Generally
they have only money enough to pay
for transportation. There is liable 10
be some suffering along the border be-
fore the Indian lets go.'
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-03-23
W cary Of Life.

A suicide occurred down on ShiNp's
flats last Friday, the name of the un-
fortunate being Mr.. Bales, widower,
about 80 years of age. Himself and
father-in law came to this county last
fall from some point in the Hills and
together they had been making their
home with +. r. Adams, until they
could put sufficient improvements on
their own land when they intended re-
moving to the same. Friday last Bales
was left in charge Of Mr.. Adams house,
and on the family returning in the even
ing he was found cold and lifeless
having placed rifle in his mouth and
shot the top of his head off. He left a
few lines stating that he was tired OF
life and took the means in question to
put an end to his earthly career. A
coroner's inquest was held after which
his remains were buried in the cemetery
near by.-Oelrichs Advocate.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-03-23

A well known young man from Custer
called on Judge Johnson this week and
paid the customary fee for performing
the marriage ceremony and informed
the astonished Judge that he would be
down with the bride and get the GER
emony next week.-Buffalo Gap News.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-03-23
That Settlement.

The following sensible article touch
ing upon subject which at this time
can not fail to interest our local readers
is reproduced from the Tilford Times,
for the general edification of all con-
cerned in the pending solution of a
similar proposition between Custer and
Fall River counties
I've have not seen the bill creating
Meade county, but we learn from the
Sturgis Record that it contains a pro-
vision that Meade county shall issue it S
bonds to Lawrence county for its share
of the debt of Lawrence county. The
fact is Meade county is equally held
with Lawrence county for all debts con-
traCted prior to segregation, and any
agreement which might tie made be-
tween the two counties could not release
Meade county from it's obligations to
the bondholders of Lawrence county
bonds. The consequence Of issuing
Meade county bonds to Lawrence coun.
" NOuIu olihply uOuDlC Jul ODlls s,dtipilf'
We would be liable for the bonds issued
and also for Lawrence county bonds
The bonds thus issued to Lawrence
county might be disposed of by Law.
renee county in such way as that
county pleased, and when their bonds
became due Meade cou nty would be
equally liable with Lawrence county fol
them. and judgment upon these bonds
would be a lien upon every dollars
worth Of property in the territory con
stituting Lawrence county at the time
the bonds were issued.
"We most strennously object to the
issuing of any bonds by Meade county
In the settlement, let it be ascertained
what portion of interest and principal
falls TO Meade county TO pay. Then let
tax be levied to pay our share Of the
interest annually, and let provisions be
made for sinking fund to pay oul
share Of the principal when due. There
is no principle of law better established
than that Territory segregated from
a political corporation is still held fol
the debts of the corporations contract &c
previous to the segregation
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-03-23

Whitelaw Reid, Of the New York
Tribune, has been nominated by the
president az envoy extraordinary and
minister plenipotentiary Of the United
States to France.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-03-23

Frank Il. Aikens, of Canton, Dakota,
has been nominated by President Har-
rison to be associate justice of the su-
preme court Of Dakota.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-03-23
Co-Partnership Dissolution.

Notice is hereby given that the co-partnershp
heretofore existing between the undersigned,
doing business at Custer City, ID. T., under the
firm name and style Of Booth & Webster is this
day dissolved by mutual consent. All debts due
to said firm may be paid to either of the under
signed. All books and accounts of said firm
remain in the hands of Daniel w. Webster at
his place Of business in Custer City, ID. r.
Witness our hands at Custer City in Custer
County, Dakota, this Sixteenth day Of March,
A. ID. 1889.
STEPHEN M. BOOTH
DANIEL W. WEBSTER.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-03-23
MERCHANDISE
Custer City, Dakota.

Approaching the very liberal patronage here
tofore extended, continuance of the same is
solicited Having fully realized the benefits
derived from the cash security and barter plan
in business, by which We have been enabled to
furnish choice goods at low prices and small
profits with mutual satisfaction to buyer and
seller, the same course will be adhered to in the
future, with kindly feelings and friendship to-
wards all.
d. w. WEBSTER.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-10-17

NEW YORK. Oct 5.-FlOur-ReceiDts. %.
go packages; exports, S,643 barrels, 5S3
sacks; moderately active, closing easy; sales,
1S,6OJ bblS- Corn meal dull. hheat-Re-
ceipts, 1901 bu; exports, IL bu; sales,
&. SS0,000 Blu futures. l0l. OG0 bu spot; spot
market irregular. closing firm; fair milling
demand; No. red. S4S4695c elevator, 50
0S5Ac aflOat; S514dS0s4c +. o. D.; No. 5
red, SO26Sle: ungraded red, 7s092l2c:
steamer No. = red. S26S2I2c; steamer No.
5 red. 75l907Cc; No. l northern, 93c, de-
livered. UptiOns-Moderately active; irreg-
ular; ls6Ssc higher. closing firm; No. 2
red October. S4Ss9S47sc; November. S54s
@S5ss. closing al S5ssc; December, S6Ss@
sc, closing at s69sc; January: eIi2@S use,
closing at S77sc; May, 9l$s092c, closing at
927sc. Rye dull western. 4SG132t2c. Bar
ley quiet: Canada, 63G6Sc; Western, 55@
CSC. Barley malt dull; Canada, 75G91c
COrn-ReceiptS, 60.100 bu: exports, 10
$50 bu; sales, AS 600 bu futures 247 900
No. 2, 39039lic elevator, 395sI 1O9Sc
afioat: No. 2 white, 39i2c; ungTaded mixed,
37l2@40l2c; options dull, easier: October,
80: November, 39be@397sc, closing at
4USsc; Nav, 41a4c. Oats-Receipts, $4,000
bu: exports. 30 bu; sales l04, COO bu spot;
spot market dull, weaker: options neg
lected; closing october, at 25I4c: November,
255Se: December, 26c; spot No. white
22 3c w mixed Ssste sgc 2 2Sl
Chicago, 96lse. Hay, firm, de-
c cta, options oP eRo steady steady i6a Is
points up; closed steady, 2G@30 points up;
sales, $500 bags including October, l5.10c;
November, l4.100l5- l5c; December $50
15.20c; January, $50 Gl15. l5e: February,
15.10c; March, 15.1O@15. 20c; May. 15.10@
15-@5e; June, 15.16c; July, i5@l5 05c:
August, 15c; spot Rio firm; fair cargOes,
194c. Sugar-RaW nominal; refined dull,
weak Molasses-New Orleans dull. Rice
fair demand; firm. Petroleum quiet; steady;
United closed at 81 .OO54 for November. Cot
tonseed oil quiet steady. Tallow firm. Rosin
firm. quiet. Turpentine quiet, steady: $50
4SAc. Eggs quiet, about steady; Western,
20Q2OI2e; receipts. 1900 packages.
Pork firm; mess, inspected, $40. 25@1 $50;
mess. uninSpeeted; Sl2; extra prime. So. 20
@lO. Cut meats firm: picked bellies, 10
lbs, 7Ac; ID lbs, FAC; II lbs, &c; picked
shoulders, 4Ac; picked hams, 9l2@ l0Ac;
middles steady: short clear, 1913 Lard
stronger and quiet; sales. Western steam,
ST. 10 closing at S6.70; October, $3.50,
closing al 500 bid; November, Sc Al bid:
December, $3.50; January. 1927. closing
at $3.50 asked; February. Sc 81 bid; March.
S6.3 closing at Sc. 80 bid. Butter weak and
quiet; Elgin, 25c; Western dairy. 9@15c;
Western creamery, 1202Ie: Western held,
129l9c; Western factory, .is4l3c. Cheese
quiet, steady; Western, S01Uc. Pig iron act
i've, firm; American, SI5.5C@lS. Copper
dull; lake. October, S1O95. Lead quiet and
heavy; domestic. $3.50. Tin firm, more
active: straits, $40 90
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-10-17
Health Is Wealth..

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MENT guaranteed specific for Hysteric
Dizziness, Commissions, Fits Nervous Neu
ralgia Headache, Nervous Prostitution caused
ness, Mental Depression, Softening of the
Brain resulting in insanity and leading t
misery. decay and death. Premature Old Age
Barenness. Loss of Power in either sex, In
voluntary Losses and Spermatorrhoea caused
by over-exertion of the brain, self-abuse or
over-indulgence, Each box contains one
months treatment. ST. box, or six boxes
for So, sent by mail prepaid on receipt of
price.
To cure any case. With each order received
by US tor six boxes accompanied with 3d.
we will send the purchaser our written guar
antee to refund the money il the treatment
does not effect a cure. Guarantees issued
only by HppIer & Collier, the open open all.night
st. Paul MINI.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-10-17
Produce Exchange.

Produce is steady, generally speaking. and
trade good. Prices have changed very little
during the last twenty-four hours. Butter
continues practically unchanged. Stric tly
fine creamery is growing scarce, and prices
are accordingly sitter and outside figures are
obtained. Other grades are slow. Cheese
firm. Eggs steady. Poultry dull. with the
market well stocked. Apples still continue
firm.
Butter-Extra creamery, 1920: extra
dairy. 12@lsc; packing stock. 6l2@7lSc.
Cheese-Fancy. IOl2@1112c; fine, SQ9c;
fair, part skim milk, 4(16c.
Maple Sugar-901 C.
Maple Syrup-Per gallon. S1.15@1.25.
Honey-SlOW at quotations.; fine white
new clover, 13915c; buckwheat, 1001lc.
Malt-65@75c per blu.
Oranges-Messtna, S70l7.5O.
Lemons-Fancy, $7.5O@S; choice, $50
Nuts-Pecans, Texas polished, medium to
arge. SQ10c per ID; almonds, Tarragonas,
17c; California soft-shelled, lSc; tilberts,
Sicily, 12c: walnuts, new California, ia
15e; eocoanuts. So per 100; hickory nuts.
S1.50 per bu; shellbarks, S1.75@1.s SIS per
bu; BraZils, 10012c: peanuts. Virginia hand
picked, Sl5c; roasted. l0l2c.
Dates-Persisns, 7@Sc; dates in mats.
5I2e; figs, new, 12115c.
BanGnas-Fancy, seas.
Cider-Choice Michigan, I6-gallon kegs.
SO per keg: choice refined, 16gallon kegs,
IS per keg; choice refined, 32-gallon barrels,
S5@5. so per barrel: Ohio cider, 81 per half
barrel, 81 for full barrels.
Veal-506c.
OnionsS25@30c per Blu.
Carrots-35c per Blu.
Poultry-Live turkeys 769c: spring
chicken, 6l2@7L2c; choice hens, 5Q5l2c.
Game-PraiIie chickens, $3.50 per dog:
ducks, 81. 25G53; pheasants, So.
e aaRRBBlss-r'n'y' s2'7'9s' standard $3.50
Grapes-Concords. lob baskets. 35c;
Delawares. same size baskets, 50G55c.
Chestnuts-S9 per blu.
Radishes-13@2oc per dvz.
Green Onions-15Q20c per doz.
Asparagus -45Q55e per doz.
Spinach-50c per bu.
Cabbaee-S1. 250S1 so. standard crates.
New Beets-l5@2Oc per doz punches.
Celery-30@35c.
Tomatoes-25c per bu.
California Fruits
Grapes-Tokay, double crates, So. so; Mus
cats, double crates, So.
Pears 81. 25@2.50 per box.
Peaches-Sl.5O.
Plums-Sl@l. so.
Sweet Potatoes-Jerseys. S3.75@4 per
Dbl; Muscatlnes, 50. 1898 per Dbl.
Cranberries-Bell and bugle. $3.50.