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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-03-29

Now that the legislature has adjourn-
ed, attention will be directed planning
for the contest at the polls next Novem-
Der. The questions to be voted upon
are permanent seat of government for
the state, amending the constitution
permitting women to vote. and increas-
ing the limit of state Indebtedness from
500, 900 to 100000, The capital contest
will engross the attention of voters
fully as completely as 1t did last fall, al
though fewer candidates for il will be
in the field. Huron and Pierre seem most
likely to be the real contestants for the
capital prize. Huron is now better pre-
pared to conduct canvass the cominr
CALI than at any time last year. Mis.
chell is not in the race, and the Repub-
lican of that city says: Indications
strengthen each day the fact that Pierre
will not have walk away in the capital
fight this fall. Huron is stripping her
self for the effort of her life, and begin
ming TO look rs though she had strong
grip on the vote of the Jim river valley,
which in the last fight was so badly cut
up" The advocates Of equal suffrage
are getting in their work. The entire
state will soon be organized and equal
suffrage clubs will be in operation in
every township Plans for thorough
and vigorous campaign have been Sc
cured and an immense amount of suf-
frage literature will be distributed
throughout the state. The action of
the National suffrage association at its
late convention in Washington in rails
ing fund Of s., 600 to aid the campaign
in this state, was boom for the friends
Of the cause, and will materially aid
them in their work. sto the question
of increasing the limit of Indebtedness
of the state, the people generally need
light. Many believed the limit too small
when embodied in the constitution, and
while an increase would be verv desir-
able and also beneficial. il is not unlike
ly that to very many, particularly those
of the retrenchment and economy class
es and among farmers, the limit of
100000 will appear too great. A
thorough discussion of the proposed
change by the press of the state is des-
irable. Deadwood Times.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-03-29
CITY, DAKOTA, SATURDAY

ton in the hills and Of the reservation
now opened to settlement will be sufi-
cient by 1891 to give Pierre majority
over all in third heat. Others contend
that whichever of the rivals Of Pierre is
second in the race next fall will beat
Pierre in the third heat, because all
opponents of Pierre for the capital will
unite on the town second in the race
against her the coming fall. Still others
are strong in the opinion that Pierre
will have to take second place in the
next heat. Sure it is that the guns are
being early shotted and red hot cam
paign will follow. Watertown is looking
over the situation and will likely have
something to say in the matter. The
Dakotian is giving the capital question
careful consideration and in determin
ing its position it will lay all mere local
and personal considerations aside and
support the place for capital that in its
judgment will be best for those who
come after us.-Conklin's Dakotian.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-03-29

| The fact that the legislature was held
in Pierre this winter made no boom in
property here. Where the city will
feel the worth of its presence will be in
the capital campaign next fall. With
but one or two exceptions the members
Of the legislature returned TO their con-
stituents with words of commendation
for the manner in which the city enter
tained them awd in every way fulfilled
the many campaign promises.
We are soon to have the foundations
for two fine opera houses laid, two
pontoon bridges across to the reserva-
ton are already under process of con-
str iction, the grading on the new stree {
railway is almost completed and the
rails and ties scattered. which line will
complete The circuit Of Pierre and Eas
Pierre and bind the two towns in peace
full business relations. Many very cost
ly residences are already contracted in
various parts Of the city, as well as new
two and three story brick business
blocks, and it can now be plainly seen
that outside of the real estate exchange
there will be big rustic IN reality in
the form Of grading. Teams, men and
scrapers are now IN great demand, and
we venture the assertion that in April
200 extra carpenters, 200 brick and stone
masons and at least 100 plasterers could
contract for the entire summer.
1t is really hard to estimate the
amount of building that will be done
during the next six months. Capital is
flowing into Pierre in quantities greatly
appreciated, but really unlocked for.
Fort Pierre nor Stanley do not retard
her progress by their temporary
boom they only act as a catch ali for
those of smaller means, who must look
more to cheapness than to greatness just
now, as q rule. However, many live
business men has started brauch offices
and stores across there, but draw all
.i,~--- --~i-~ - .i,ia si.la far r,arn,anant
investment.
The real estate exchange is a new
born organization that will cooperate
with the board of trade to look after the
visitors and prospectors and see that
the best interests Of the city and sur
rounding country are maintained, and
that their great advantages to business
men with unlimited capital and men OF
lesser means. mechanics, laborers and
professional men. are properly por-
trayed.
The steady flow Of prairie schooners
into the great Sioux reservation does
not bear with it the earmarks of the
many derogatory statements that have
found welcome space in eastern states
Starvation or no starvation, the home
seeker is turned westward, and the
present unoccupied land will all be
dotted over with the homes of thrifty
tillers of the soil and careful stockraisers
in the near future, and ifw cannot get
rain we will have artesian wells and
moisture just wherever we need it,
Pierre correspondent of Sioux City
Journal.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-03-29

AS the time is rapidly approaching
when the inquisitive gatherer Of statis-
tical facts for the coming census will be
making his rounds, it will doubtless be
interesting to our readers to know just
what questions they will De required to
answer. all Of which are herewith ap-
pended.
l. Give Christian name in full. and
innitial Of middle name, surname.
2. Whether soldier. sailor or ma
rine during the Civil War United States
or Confederate) or widow of such per-
son.
5. Relationship to head Of family.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-03-29

A Sioux City Journal correspondent
writing from Sioux Falls under date of
the oath inst. says: "There is now
delegation of state officers in this city.
The list includes Gov. A. c. Mellette,
State Auditor L. C. Taylor, Secretary of
State A. o. Ringsrud and State Treasur-
er w. M. Smith. The purpose Of their
visit is to sell s350.OO0 worth of state
bonds, from which sale it is anticipated
the state financs may be put in better
shape. Your correspondent called on
Gov. Mellette. He said he had just re-
turned from Chicago IN company with
]. NJ. Bailey, jr., Of this city, and that
the success of their trip was remarkable.
They had secured fully $4,000 TO pur-
chase seed wheat with. and the govern
or is of the opinion that the state is now
in good shape FOR bountiful harvest.
In connection with this II is said that
upon the solicitation Of the governor
or his friends, Gen. r. A. Alger, COM
mander in-chief Of the G. A. r., pro-
missed to give $500 towards buying seed.
on the condition that the condition OF
affairs was as presented. The general
arrived here and presented the sub
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-03-29

4. Whether white or black, mulatto
quadroon, octoroon, Chinese, Japanese
or Indian.
5. Sex.
6. Age at nearest birthday, If un-
der one year give age i'm months.
z. Whether married. single, widow
ed or divorced.
8. Whether married during the CEN
sus year June, l, 1889, to May 81. 1S9O).
o. Mother of how many children
and number Of these children living.
10. Place of birth.
IL. Place of birth offather.
IL. Place of birth Of mother.
13. Number Of years in the United
States.
IA. Whether naturalized.
l5. Whether naturalization papers
have been taken out.
l6. Profession trade or occupation.
IL. Months unemployed during the
census year June !, 1889, to May 81.
1S90).
Is. Attendance at school lin months)
during the census year June l, 1889, to
May q, lS90).
10. Able to read.
20. Able TO write.
Il. Able TO speak English. If not the
language or dialect spoken.
%. Whether suffering from acute or
chronic desease, with name OF disease
and length Of time afflicted.
%. Whether defective in mind, sight,
hearing or speech, or whether crippled,
manned or deformed, with name Of
defect.
"a. Whether prisoner, convict,
homeless child, or pauper.
% and 26. Is the home you live in
hired, OF is 1t owned by the head or a
member ofthe familyP
q. II owned by head or member of
family, is the home free from mortgage
incumberances
/: 2S. II the head of the family is a
farmer, is the farm which he cultivates
hired. or Is it owned by him Or men,
Der of the family
20. Ifowned by head or member Of
family, is the farm free from mortgage
incumberance?
80. If owned by head or member
of family, and mortgaged, given the
postoffice address ofowner.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-03-29
The Capital Fight.

The capital campaign is already open
ed and Pierre and Huron are girding
up their loins for another struggle. 1t
seems TO be the opinion of many that
the next campaign will virtually
end the struggle that un-
less some rival of Pierre can obtain .
majority Of all tho votes cast next fall
Pierre cannot be beaten. This is upon
the theory that the increase ofpopula-
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-03-29

Talks with the various liquor dealers
in Sturgis 60 TO show that all will COM
ply with the law and close up their bars
OH the first of May. Blatt and Goeden,
both owning billiard rooms, will keep
on as temperance houses, selling cigars
and "soft" drinks. They are somewhat
tied up in Sturgis property, and do not
feel able to close up until they know
for certainty that it does not pay to
run their billiard rooms.-Sturgis
Record.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-03-29
he Bismarck Tribune is kicking lie

The Bismarck Tribune is kicking liRe
ger bill in favor of the Louisiana Lottery
scheme, and no doubt it is justified in
kicking for the offer OF the lottery men
was certainly munifcent and ifaccepted
would have been great relief TO North
Dakota. The sl50.000 annually would
have been a wind fall to the destitute
treasury, and the 100000 bushels of
wheat question at a stroke Gap News.
Yes, but what about the moral phase
o the question. The News should not
view this matter from strictly local
stand point.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-03-29

The Pierre Free Press says the cap
ital campaign cannot open any too soon
as far as Pierre is concerned. Unlike
Huron, Watertown and other entries,
Pierre does not have to announce
her canddancy. She was awarded the
FIRST heat by distancing her competitors
and has the pole on the second whirl.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-03-29

The residents Of Southern Arizona
have petitioned congress not to send
Geronimo back TO the Indian country.
In their petition desire is expressed
that he should be sent to New England,
if it is decided to remove him from his
present quarters.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-03-29

ject to the encampment. The question
was thoroughly discussed, in fact if re.
ports are true the discussion created
considerable stir among the delegates
and the result was that Gen. Alger
repudiated the idea that South Dakota
is anywhere near the condition repre-
sented,"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-03-29

Town talk is now confined almost ex-
clusively to railroads and real estate.
The man that turned up his nose and
hooted the idea of Custer getting a rail-
road, has tumbled to the situation, and
is now begging his friends to take him
out behind the wood shed and horse
whip him for not getting on to the band
wagon while it was in reach.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-03-29

In marked contrast to the niggardly
actions of Omaha in contributing to the
South Dakota seed fund is the course
pursued by the city of st. Paul, where
5000 contributions are falling into the
hat thick and fast, for North Dakota
farmers. A guarantee fund of 100000
will be raised there, while Omaha
scraped together SS65.-Pierre Press.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-03-29

Gen. Robert G. Schenck, congressman,
soldier and diplomat, and for many
years leader in public affairs, died at
his residence in Washington City on
the 23rd inst, in the sIst year of his
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-03-29

The smallest county in South Dakota
is Todd, which contains about tkirty-six
sections, and the largest is Dewey,
which contains about sixty-five town
ships.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-03-29

A bill has been introduced in the U.
S. senate providing for pension of 81
900 Year for the widow of the late
Gen. Geo. A. Crook.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-03-29

The railroad outlook at this place has
undergone material change since our
last issue, and now presents far more
hattering aspect u an at any former
period. The arrival of well known rail-
road contractors in this city, notably
the Fitzgeralds and Kilpatricks, the
most extensive contractors in the west,
followed by the right-ofway men Of the
B. & NJ. company, has had very mark
ed tendency TO strengthen an already
strong belief that the early Inauguration
of railroad operations in this locality
was fairly assured. There is no longer
a doubt entertained by the average Gus
ter man of the fixed intention Of the
Burlington company to commence oper-
alton on the route from Dudley to Lead
City, via Custer at an early day. 1t is
no longer a question of years, nor
months, but it is now confidently ex-
pected that but few weeks will elapse
before the graders will be seen upon the
line, and the great enterprise will be
practically under way. That the early
construction of this branch is believed
to be well settled conclusion on the
part of the company, is evidenced by
the influx of strangers from outside
points, eager to purchase property in
this city. This alone, when the fact is
considered that these men are in posi-
ton to better understand the intentions
and purposes Of the company than any
of our citizens, is fairly conclusive evil
dence that we are rapidlp approaching
the goal of our long delayed hopes, and
that we will very soon look back upon a
series of past disappointments. and for
ward to other achievements, which with
the increased prestige resulting from
the acquisition of our first railroad, viii
be more readily and easily gained.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-03-29

Chicago will have ample time to pre-
pare for the worlds fair, as it has been
decided to defer the opening until 1898.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-03-29

The new land Office at Chamberlain
will be open for business April 3rd
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-03-29

gulated and taxed by state authority.
penalty is provided for unlawful
transportation Of quor.
A general law is provided for the in
corporation and classification Of cities.
Deeds cannot be recorded until taxes
are paid.
The complied laws of the territory
are adopted so far as they are appli-
cable to the state.
A chattel mortgage can now be dis
charged without any fee.
County commissioners are authorized
to purchase artesian well apparatus.
Counties must hereafter pay for the
transportation of insane.
The sale of tobaccoo to miners is pro-
hibited.
Provision is made for the establish
ment of meteorological bureau.
Illuminating oils are to be inspected.
A board of charities and board OF
pardons has been enacted.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-03-29
Late Laws.

Under the provisions of Laws passed
at the late session of the state legislature.
Delinquent taxes draw twelve per
cent interest.
The question, shall the women vote,
is to be submitted to the male electors.
Marriage licenses are required.
The manufacture and sale of intoxicat-
ing liquors is prohibited.
The state is to have an engineer Of
irrigation and an inspector of mines.
1t is also TO have bureau of labor stat
istics and commissioner thereof.
The assessment and taxation Of rail-
road. telegraph and telephone COM
panies, is provided for on a property
valuation.
Firemen are exempted from jury and
military duty.
Camps of Sons of Veterans are to be
supplied with arms and accoutrements.
The permanent location of the capital
is TO be voted upon.
Grain warehouses are TO be regulated
and inspected by state commission.
The state is authorized to issue $780,
600 bonds to cover outstanding in
dpbtpdness
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1890-03-29
Naturalization Papers.

County Judge Goddard has re-
ceived an opinion from Attorney Gen,
eral Dollard on the powers Of County
Judges to issue final naturalization
certificates to aliens out Of regular
term, in which he is informed that
such certifi Gates can be issued at any
time applied for. This will not only
be good news but great convenience
to all who have not heretofore taken
out their final naturalization papers
which must be done prior to making
final homestead proofs. Parties whc
have already advertised can take thci
papers on the day set to make proof
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1890-03-29

Frank NJ. Chamberlain Of Clifton
township was caller at this Office last
Saturday. He informs us that he
sowed nearly 40 acres of wheat last
week. The ground Is in good con.
dition.
Carl G. Somers, Of Llewellyn Park
township was in town, Wednesday,
and took out his final naturalization
certificate before Judge Goddard. He
Is the first man in Sully county to take
out his final papers before the County
Judge, under the new law.
Will s. Ingham, the wide-awake
editor of the Blunt ADVOCATE pulled
the WATcHMAN's latch-string while in
town Tuesday. He was en- route home
from his first love, Forest City, where
he had been to take Tully Taylor, who
this week assumed charge Of the Press,
at that places.
With good fire. break around the
village our people would undoubtedly
rest easier nights when the wind is
blowing gale and the reflection of a
prairie fire can be seen IN the distance.
Let's all turn out and burn guard be-
fore it is everlasting too late. Just
think of your experience year ago.
Perry D. Gath, of Danbury, Con
necticut, arrived in town, Tuesday, to
complete arrangements for making
final proof on a tract of land in Clifton
township, which he has been holding
as minor, under the law giving l6O
acres Of land to minor heirs of de-
ceased soldiers. Mr.. Gath will remain
about month before returning to his
eastern home. He is pleased with our
country and it's clear pure atmosphere.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1890-03-29

Alex. McMahan returned to Oni-
da, Monday, from Pierre, where he has
spent several weeks. He will assist
Ed. Pierce to put in large crop this
spring.
Merritt B. Knight, who has been
teaching near Rousseau, Hughes coun.
ty, has closed his school and returned
to Onida, Thursday, to visit with old
friends.
Nathan Rhinehart, late of Iowa,
was in town Monday, taking in the
sights, and while here filed on the
Northwest / of Sec. S-l14-74, Pleasant
township.
Still no blacksmith shop in Onida.
Mr.. GotLman, we understand, has con-
cluded TO remain in Waterford. Onida
Is the best opening in the county for
IS good smith.
Bert Elliott and d. II. Paisley, of
Copp, spent Sunday and Monday visit
ing N. W. Porter and family. The
boys will farm on q large scale the
coming season.
John Cole has had the B. p. Hoo
yer house brought from Clifton and
placed on the lot north of his store
building. He will occupy it as soon
tne necessary carpenter work can be
done.
Com. j. II. Maxwell and wife, of
Buffalo tp., we're among the visitors to
Onida, Wednesday. Mr.. Maxwell re-
ceived the sad intelligence, Monday,
OF the death of . brother at Albany,
New York.
j. c. Thompson, who has been
spending several months with Mr.. p.
A. Terwilleger in Clifton township,
passed through town Monday, en- route
to his home in Potter county, to begin
farming operations.
--Harl Porter, who has been attend
ing the university at Pierre since JAN
uary lst, returned home, Wednesday.
He expects to begin driving the
Blunt and Fairbank stage next week
and continue until July lst.
The citizens of Waco, Nebraska,
recently shipped car load of corn, etc,
to special relief committee here with
instructions to distribute the same to
residents of Garner township and vi
entity, which has been done to the
entire satisfaction of all. The thanks
of the people are hereby rendered to
the donors, and should opportunity
present itself the kindness will be re-
turned.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1890-03-29
OFFICIAL PAPER OF SULLY COUNTY.
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.

COUNTY.
Board OF Commi sioners-James Lawrence,
Chairman; J. II. Maxwell, Benton Doner, Thomas
Nateer, w. w. Botsford
Register of Deeds-N. W. Porter.
County Auditor-H. f. Kimmel.
Clerk Of Coarts.-C. w. Hawes.
County Judge-Thomas NJ. Goddard.
States Attorney-D. NJ. Anderson.
Treasurer-Wm. Toomey.
Sheriff-Albert A. Faust.
Assessor-W ID. Weed.
Suryeyor-M. l.. French.
Coroner-H. c. Pease.
Superintendent Of Public Schools. NJ Porter
Justices of the Peace-Geo. w. Everts, Z. w
Lavery. ii, Lounsbury, w. s. Haynes.
Constsbles-lra W. Cole, Charles Houck, John
T. Giliiger, Sidney Ragan.