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Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1890-01-25
County Division.

The Pilot, i'm its issue of last week,
very gingerly refers to the question OF
county division. II has evidently not
yet reached confusion as to the policy
of giving positive and definite express
ion favorable to the division of the
county at this time. We are led to this
conclusion by the fact of its having
nothing whatever to say in favor of the
scheme. II is true that the opinion Is
expressed that but very few in the east
ern half OF the county would oppose it,
and that more than half Of the voters OF
the entire county favor it, but it offers
no argument in its favor; nor does il
definitely declare its policy in this direc-
ton. We seriously question the validi-
ty of the Pilots opiaion, as we have
been assured 10y prominent residenfs OF
the eastern half of the county. that such
a proposition would not receive major
ity, If submitted to vote of the people
Of that section, and that the scheme
originated with few would-be political
leaders rampant for Office, who have but a
limited following. If the Pilot should
finally decide to espouse division, the
CHRONICLE would be pleased to hear what
it has to say in its favor, as we confess to
a considerable degree OF curiosity as to
just where it is going to commence.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1890-01-25
The Glendale Mill.

A correspondent of the Rapid Journal
gives the following interesting descrip-
ton of the manner of treating tin ore at
the Glendale mill:
THE Glendale company has the mill
operating as steadily as the cold weather
will permit, and there 10 absolute con-
fidence by those interested as to the
future success of the mine. II there
was any doubt existing heretofore, the
recent development, which crosscuts q
large body of high grade tin stone,
would erase the question of doubt. !
will give condensed description Of the
machinery used, and as may be obsery.
ed, it is very simple process, to concen-
trate this tin stone. 1t first goes through
the crusher after it leaves the ore bin !;
! from the crusher II passes through a cast
iron pipe ten inches in diameter to the
Cornish rolls on the first floor of the
mill. There is another pipe, twenty
inches in diameter which covers the ore
pipe, and about midway from the
crusher to the rolls is furnace. This
furnace is kept continually fred, the
heat passes between the ore pipe and
the outer pipe and thus dries the ore
while passing from the crusher to the
rolls. The rolls are in the center of a
large pipe drum. After passing the
rolls the pulp falls on revolving screen
which continually reyolves around the
rolls. There are buckets attached to
the inside of this revolving screen
every eighteen inches. The pulp that
is too coarse to pass through the screen
falls into the buckets and is conveyed
back to the rolls. This continues until
its fineness permits it TO fall through
the screen. After this operation the
pulp is conveyed by elevators to the
second story, and the process is termed
sizing, which is simply three revolving
screens, the first is a seventy mesh
screen and the pulp that passes through
this is handled by the Parodox concen-
traitor which saves ninety nine per cent
Of the concentrates, hence a complete
success. The second is a sixty-fiye
mesh screen. This pulp is transferred
to separate bin and is handled by the
Cornish jig. The third and coarser size
is worked in the Gates concentrating
pan. Mr.. Dave Cole, a machinist of
ability, is general manager of the mill.
"The success of this plant assures to
the Hayward district future greatness as
tin producing section. for the large
veins OF high grade tin stone can be
numerated by the hundreds in this
locality"
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1890-01-25
The League Bill.

The Sioux Falls Argps-Leader pub
fishes the league prohibition bill, lately
introduced in the state senate, in full,
embracing six columns, set in small
type. The bill is ironclad in character,
and If, after its passage, which seems
well assured, its provisions should be
rigidly enforced, there is no question as
to the rapid downfall of the saloon in
South Dakota. 1t is only question as
to the enforcement of the law, as its
provisions are as severe as the strong
est advocates of prohibition could de-
sire. Its strict enforcement in South
Dakota, however, is scarcely warranted
by past experience in other states.
Violation of the law for the first time
is misdemeanor, punishable by fine
of not less than $500, nor more than
81 900, and Imprisonment in the county
Jail for not less than four months, nor
more than one year. The second, and
all successive offenses, is deemed a
felony, punishable by Imprisonment in
the state prison for period not exceed
ing two years, and not less than one
year. The Argus-Leader, commenting
upon the provisions of the bill. says:
The bill is wisely severe in its pro-
visions. Every loophole is religiously
guarded. The precautions thrown about
the issuance OF druggists permits, the
stringent requirements on those who
obtain Intoxicating liquors from a physi
clans prescription, the lynx-eyed man.
ner in which permits are granted, and
the Draconian penalties attached to
violations of the law. are all such as to
show that the p rohibitionists of South
Dakota have gone into the fight with
their heavy guns and with the expecta
tion OF winning. In every case the PEN
alties are fines "and" imprisonment, not
"or" imprisonment. The bill makes
the illegal sale of Intoxicating liquors
simply impossible and the man who can
continue in the saloon business after
this bill becomes law, and operative,
Is a curiosity and gem. There is no
persecution about it. but II has bust.
ness end which is long, sharp and &C.
tive.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1890-01-25
Circuit Court Terms.

A bill is to be introduced shortly in
the state senate to fix the dates for hold
ing the terms Of the circuit courts in the
several districts. State Senator Bangs,
in view OF this fact, had written an at
torney in this city requesting that he
call meeting of the bar association, to
act with Judge Nowlin. to determine
the dates upon which the terms Of the
circuit court should be held in this dis
trict. The members of the bar met yes
terday with Judge Nowlin at the office
Of Day, Bangs & Hainie, and the follow
ing dates and terms we're agreed upon
Pennington county-Three terms, as
follows: The first Tuesday in March
the third Tuesday in June, and the frs,
Tuesday In November.
Custer county-Two terms, to be held
as follows: The first Tuesday in April
and the FIRST Tuesday in September.
Fall River county-Two terms, to BE-
held as follows: The first Tuesday in
January, and the second Tuesday in
July.
The result of the meeting will be for
warded to Senator Bangs at Pierre, and
will be incorporated in the proposed
bill.-Rapid Journal.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1890-01-25
lB. & M. Survey Party.

The Gillette party of the b. & n,
corps Of surveyors have been working
around Custer until Bro. Shankland OF
the CHRONICLE has become so befuddled
with guessing what they were trying to
do that he is calling frantically for the
location of lunatc asylum; and now
they have come back here-but they
can't tool the Miner, we know they
mean business in the very near future.
Hill City Miner.
The Miner man has had but little ex-
perience, as yet, in this direction. Wait
until you have intently watched the
operations of two survey parties in your
town as long as we have here, and then
you don't pnt in plea for an insane
asylum, it will be for the reason that
you have reached the conclusion that
your town has no chance whatever to
get it.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1890-01-25
Custer Tin.

While there is little being said con-
cerning the tin mines Of the Custer dis
| trict, it is nevertheless fact that the
quality Of the ores shown in the work
ings upon the various locations in this
district is fully equal to that found in
any other district on the belt. Work is
being pushed with undated yigor upon
the Tin Reef group, property of the
Harvey Peak company, where class of
ore superior to any hitherto encountered
is being mined. Ten men are employ
ed, and the work consists of tunneling
into the mountain along the line of the
vein. This group is regarded by the
company as being one of the most vain
able in their possession. and it is be
lieyed, that in the near future, mining
machinery will be introduced which
will greatly facilitate mining operations
upon that valuable property.
At Tsnderfoot, where an air COM
pressor was introduced some time ago,
work is being vigorously prosecuted
npon two tunnels, one of which is being
run 10 strike the Darwin lode, from
which came the phenomenally rich tin
boulders, sent to London sometime ago
by the Harney Peak company. This
tunnel has been extended $50 feet, and
is designed to cut the vein at depth of
several hundred feet. Another tunnel
is also being run at this camp with a
view to cutting the Missing Link, lode
of surprising richness upon the surface.
This tunnel is now in about l75 feet,
and will also cut the vein at great
depth. Fourteen men are at present
employed upon these tunnels which,
upon completion, will expose tin ore at
a greater depth than has ever before
been attained in any of the mines of the
Black Hills, and which there is every
reason to believe will be Of exceptional
quality. Rapid headway is being made
in both tunnels. The Rand Air drills,
which are in operation, have drilling
capacity of five inches per minute.
A contract for extending the tunnel
on the Custer lode, one of the claims of
the Tin Reef group has just been let.
The ore now being exposed at this
mine is of an excellent quality, and
improving with development. At the
Great Eastern, which is also one of the
famous Tin Reef group, the ore is of
a superior quality, and much better
than any previously found Mt this mine.
Among the numerous locations in this
immediate vicinity upon which the an
nual assessment for the year 1889 was
performed late in the year, many show
ore of excellent grade, and give ample
promise of future prominence among
the leading tin bonanzas Of the Hills.
The tin outlook in this district, as well
as in all the districts on the belt, may
be set down as being most promising.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-19
In a Chicago Opium Den :.

CHICAGO July 19.-Last night a pretty and stylish young woman was arrested in an opium den in Peck court. When arrested she offered the officer money and jewlry for her release. The den was discovered by accident, officers who were passing a Chinese laundry detecting the odor of the drug. In a rear room which was draped with satin and fitted with costly furniture, they discovered the young woman and a young man. Both were arrested and locked up. They refused to give their names, but are be- lieved to be prominent society people.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-19
The KensinGton Fire.

WASHINGTON, July 19.-The buildings of the Anglo-American Electric light works now lie smouldering ruins, but the sensation caused by the destruction of the factory under suspicious circum- stances still continues to be a subject of considerable comment. It is not the opinion of many people in this town that the fire was accidental, but when asked who they believe kindled the fire they are at loss to, or are afraid to speak their minds. Suspicious circum- stances tending to show that the fire was of incendiary origin are constantly coming to light and the meeting of the stockholders of the concern which is to be held next Thursday will no doubt be interesting in the extreme. The fire was serious blow to this town and it is the unanimous hope that new buildings be erected. Many, however, say that the town has seen the last of the Anglo. American Electric light company.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-19
ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT.

The Dead Body of a Swede Workman
 of HIgganum Found Yesterday.
 I.ons Anderson, a Swede in the em- ploy of the D. & H. Scovill company, was found in one of the mill ponds of the company yesterday. Anderson had been on a spree the day before, and as he did not return to his home search was made. His hat was found near the pond so the water was drawn of and the body found. He had, no doubt, while intoxicated, walked off the bank of the pond, which is near the highway. Michael J. Welch, a young man, was l brought to the New Haven hospital yes terday afternoon with both legs broken, He had been learning to ride bicycle at the polo rink and took a "header. He was travelling at fast gait when the accident occurred.
 Stephen P. Northrop, aged seventy two years, who for several weeks has been running the engine for the steam drill on the Fair street sewer in Walling- ford, was overcome by the heat just be- | fore 6 o'clock last evening, and fell back on the pile of dirt near his engine. He was taken on a stretcher by several of his friends to his home on Center street and Drs Davls and Russell were sum- moned. At 7 o'clock he was uncon- scious and it was feared that he was suf fering from a shock of paralysis superin- duced by exposure to the heat. His condition is extremely critical and his death is considered matter of only a few hours.
 Yesterday afternoon at Danbury, Thomas Archer and John Heddy were engaged in unloading hay from wagon, to which was attached a yoke of oxen. The oxen became frightened and ran away upsetting the team and badly ln- l turing both men. Heddy will probably die. The team tumbled over a thigh embankment and the oxen were also badly injured.
 l Albert Manwaring of Mantle, dis covered James J. OConner, foreman foI | Dwight SE Daly, railroad contractors about o'clock Thursday morning hang ing between the ties supporting the tracks at the bridge over the road just west of Crescent Beach station. There was bad cut on the back of his head whether made by striking the sharp corner of tie or by foul means is not known. He fell head first through q space eleven inches wide, catching by his thighs. He did not regain con seriousness and no one has yet beer found who saw him after 9 o'clock. His death occurred yesterday morning. He was not a drinking man.
 Willie Doherty of Bridgeport, dove from height of forty feet on floating spile driver Thursday and struck the deck, breaking both arms and injurine the head badly.
 A young son of Looms Scofield oi New Canaan is suffering from hydropho
 bia, and on Tuesday was in such parox ysms that he had to be strapped to { chair.
 After eloping twice from PlainvillC this week, and being overtaken in time to prevent marriage, Frederic E. Flagg aged IS, and Georgie. Lussier, aged 16
 were married with their parents consent
 Thursday evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-19
A WORK OF ART.
The Wonderful Jewel Box Carved By
 Massachusetts Fisherman.

The Wonderful Jewel Box Carved By
 Massachusetts Fisherman.
 George Hipwood, a fisherman of Gloucester, Mass, has nearly completed c carved jewel box which in execution and design is marvellous piece of work manship. It has taken four years of his leisure time to complete it, and, when it is considered that most of the work was done on board fishing boat, the difficulty of the undertaking can be ap- preciated. It is in no sense jack-knife production but is a work of art
 MT. Hipwood is a very intelligent man, we'll versed in modern and medieval history, and has tried to represent a portion of the latter in the carving. The work stands fifteen inches high by twelve wide. The box and cover have been cut from two solid pieces of white wood and white oak respectively, and no glue has been used.
 The cover of the box is finished to represent the Middle Ages, and is in the form of Mohammedan mosque sur mounted by dome, with an entrance at each end approached by steps The alcove at one entrance Is finished with a cross representing the triumph of the Christian faith, while at the other an open Koran rests on stand, emblematical of the Moslem supremacy. Each is surrounded with appropriate carvings. This represents the period when crusader and Mohammedan all .ternately captured and recaptured these ediflces.
 On the front of the cover is Knight Templar's pavilion, upheld at each end by three spears fastened with ribbons, while on each side Is @ shield upheld by three swords. On the two front corners are two dragons with flaming eyes, each with one paw resting on the swords, as if challenging to combat. The lower front part is carved to represent Q full blown rose in the center, surrounded bJ shells, flowers and ornamentation O! various kinds. At the base is a grotto in which swan sits gracefully on z pool of water, surrounded by ferns and aquatic vegetation. The front corners are elegantly finished with oval shaped shell work.
 The back part of the cover has carved cornucopias on each corner, with masses of diamonds rolling in profusion iron their depths, while in the center, sur rounded by double setting of fine shel work is a representation of the Kohinool  diamond, apparently suspended by tw' fine needles.
 The back of the body of the box Ii carved, according to a systematic plan with diamonds, no two alike, and th' back corners are finished in pendan diamonds.
 The box is lined with blue silk velve and is fitted with hammered silve spring look, which, unless knowing thu ingenius mechanism concealed within l no one can unfasten. When the box i opened two small gold chains arise ol each side, and are so finely adjusted that when the cover reaches perpendic ular position it remains at standstill
 Every part, both above and beneatl the carvings, will bear the closest in speOtion with a amegnifying glass. Eigh different tools were used, and in doinl work beneath some of the carvings was found necessary to heat the steel O the cutting implement to get around corners.-Jewelers' Weekly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-19
MIR sEDGwuck IN COMMAND.
His Successor in Business Allows
 Note to go to Protest.

His Successor in Business Allows a
 Note to go to Protest.
 Benjamin Sedgwick to-day took pos session of the store of w. H. Hylan, tailor and gents furnisher, at 93 Bank street, and interesting developments are expected. It will be remembered that the business was formerly conducted by Mir Sedgwick. Several months ago he disposed of his interest to w. H. Hylan, the latter paying 5000 in cash and giv. ing his note for $2,500. The note fell due July 1, but was allowed to go to protest. Since that date Mir Sedgwick has tried in various ways to secure him. self, but could make no satisfactory ar rangements with Mir Hylan. It was ex- pected that a relative of the latter would come to his assistance. To-day MI Sedgwick learned that nothing could be secured from that source, and imme' diately took possession of the store, the title to which, according to the terms oi the sale, was to remain in his name un til the last payment was made.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-19
ADJUSTMENTS.
<.Rice's MinstreIs ,,


 It is not often that the public have a chance to see such an array of talent as comprises Rice's Worlds Fair minstrels. Several of the leading lights of this great organization, such as Messrs Rice, Green, Slavin, Birch, etc, have been at the head of some of the best minstrel shows in the country. Manager Jacques is fortunate to have secured this grand organization at this time, as they play but in few towns before starting on their great tour around the world. The opera house is as cool as a cellar and should be packed next Monday evening.
 The Casino.
 And still they crowd into the casino to enjoy a pleasant evening. And why should they not? Such programme as is furnished every evening is sufficient to draw crowds. Tonight Max Arnold concludes his engagement here. He leaves with the best wishes of his many friends, who will give him grand vel come on his return here later, with ''The Hustler.''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-19
DECISION RENDERED.
Franklin Farrell vs the Shoe and
 Leather Bank.

Franklin Farrell vs the Shoe and
 Leather Bank.
 Judge Shipman has filed decision in the case of Franklin Farrell, of Ansonia, vs the National Shoe and Leather Bank of New York. This is an action at law which was tried by the court, the par ties having filed written stipulation waiving a trial by jury. The principal question is as to the liability of the de fendant for the direct injurious conse- auences which resulted to the plaintiff from the untrue, and in that sense, false representation which was made by its president to the plaintiff concerning a material fact, the knowledge of which especially belonged to the bank. The conclusion is that upon the facts as found, the defendant is not liable in this suit. J. P. Kellogg, S. w. Kellogg and Charles R. Ingersoll, for the plaint iff George c. Lay, H. c. Robinson anC J. Halsey, for the defendant.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-19
LIFE AT BRIDGEPORT JAIL.
Revolt of Prisoners, Lightning and
 Charges Against the Jailer.

Revolt of Prisoners, Lightning and
 Charges Against the Jailer.
 BRIDGEPORT, July 19.-Recently prisoner named Mccarthy and 19 other members of the jail here refused to work. Mccarthy being COT sidered the ringleader, was placed in the cooler and the others were kept in confinement and fed on bread and water. Yesterday morning the men gave in and went to work.
 Discharged prisoners have for some time been making complaints against Jailer Wells, and Sheriff Clarkson, al though he declares the charges of mis- management to be without foundation, has requested the county commissioners to make an investigation.
 Lightning struck the jail on Thursday night, entering the apartments of Jailer Wells, who was so badly stunned that he did not recover consciousness for half an hour. The prisoners felt the shock. The damage was slight.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-19
short Ahnnt s1n-nnn

James P. Bishop, trustee of the trust estate left to Mrs Sarah D. Hull. under the will of Enos Sperry, amounting to $15 ,OO0, has received $4, 300 from the heirs of the late Lucien w. Sperry, who was formerly trustee. The rest of the estate was probably swallowed up in the affairs of Enos Kimberly and in Mir Sperry's unfortunate transactions. Joel A. Sperry was Lucien w. Sperry's bondsman and it is said will come for ward and make good the deficiency.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-19
POLICE COURT.
Family Scandals Aired Before Judge
 Cowen To-Day.


 In the police court this morning, be- fore Judge Cowell, John Flynn was charged with neglecting to support his wife and two young children. Mrs Flynn, a neat lookeng young woman with careworn face, swore that in four years her husband has contributed only A for the support of the family. A year ago he was arrested upon a similar com ptaint, but the case was continued upon his promise to do better. Flynn was ordered to either produce a bond of $200 or go to jail for sixty days.
 Daniel Griffin was arrested yesterday for assaulting his sick wife Tuesday night. The woman swore that her hus- band choked her land drove her from the house in the rain. Griffin denied the charge, but failed to convince the court of his innocence. He was fined $10 and costs.
 William O'Holloran, painter, was brought in gloriously drunk at md night. He was fined $1 and costs.