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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-01-10
INDIAN Hunters in Transit.

Three hundred Sioux Indians, with a
tRin Of sixty wagons, are reported as
Mving arrived at Dudley on Wednes-
dy, en- route to Pine Ridge from an ex-
landed hunt In western Montana. They
age of the, so-callled, friendly order,
Slose periodic raids on the pale face
are invariably justified and rewarded by
the government, and are therefore con-
sidered harmless as matter of course.
They claimed to have heard nothing of
the existing trouble between their
favored race and the great father OF
mercy in the white house, and expressed
little, If any concern when informed of
1t They declared their intention of
having nothing whatever to do with IL
ia any event, and of course, they wont,
'uslless--
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-01-10
A Change for Cause.

The Minnesota Star says: "The Chi
nese cooks Of Rapid City, it is said did
not properly prepare Gen. Miles menu,
SO he has changed his head quarters for
camp life near Oelrich's where his own
caterer can strain the gumbo odt of his
soup and saw" his butter for TIE golden
hairs of neighboring ranchmen's wives
and otherwise keep him from having
the gout. He is nearer the front now
but in perfectly safe position, so that
the great commander-in-chief at Wash
ington need have no fears Of his being
kept awake nights by gibbering squaws
clamoring for his scalp lock-"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-01-10
A Man Killed.

John Owens, a member of the New
castle sporting frate. atty, shot and kill
ed James Davis, a noted gambler and
tough at that place on Friday morning
of last week. Owens. who is well
known in this city, where he formerly
lived, was making an effort to quell a
saloon fight, when Davis, one of the be-
ligerents, drew revolver on him, when
Owens fell back, and suddenly drew his
revolver and fired, instantly killing his
antagonist. The general opinion at
Newcastle is that the killing was justif-
able, and the coronor's jury returned a
verdict in accordance with such opinion.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-01-10
Tariff on Tin Plate.

The tin plate clause in the Mckinley
bill is already bearing fruit, and before
many months roll round the wage win
ners of the United States will have the
satisfaction of seeing many new tin
plate factory wheels 60 round.
Somers Bros, stamped tinware mann
facturers Of Pittsburg. have placed an
order with Lewis Bros. K Co. Of that
place for $500, 10000 worth Of tin plate
machinery. The new factory will be
established at Brooklyn at an early date
Another interesting fact stated by
Somers Bros. is this that they had in
tended to purchase their machinery in
Wales, and had gone SO far as to order
part of the machinery there; but upon
advice they went to Pittsburg and
fonnd that thay could get tin plate
mill made at home. "The determin.
alton" say Somers Bros. "of the St
Louis and other stamping concerns to
manufacture their own tin plate made
it necessary for us to do likewise"
Eastern papers announce that the
Canonsburg Iron 4 Steel Company will
double the capacity of its plant this
season aud engage in the manufactur-
ing of tin plate.
The Pittsburg Dispatch contains the
following: "The construction and
mechanical engineers Of this city report
inquiries for estimates on tin plate mill
equipments for several places. Several
contracts for the equipments of mills
have been signed within the past ten
days. Mills are projected and contracts
have been signed for plate at st. Louis
Stamping company at Chicago, for the
Chicago Tin Plate company at Demler
Pa, for the United States Iron and Tin
Plate company, and Apollo, Pa, for the
Apollo Iron and Steel company. Other
firms receiving estimates for plants are
James B. Scott 4 Co.. the Chicago meat
packer, for plant located at Elizabeth
Pa, and for company organized Al
Minneapolis"
As the developments In this industry
60 forward the development Of the
United States tin mines, the richest Of
which are few miles north Of Crawford
is assured, and the hearts ofthe laborers
and mechanics are made glad by the
prosr" dollars more
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-01-10
The Soutb Dakota senatorial s;t

The South Dakota senatorial situation
is comparatively unchanged. The dem
ocrats and independents are rull of hope
ard enthusiasm, while the republicans
are confident of success. Tripp's
workers are highly exultant over his
prospects. while Moody's friends are
doing effective work, and claim that he
has already enough votes pledged to
elect him. While it is impossible to
predict with absolute certainty, the re.
suit of the contest, we do not hesitate to
say that our belief. in strict accord with
our desire. is, that Moody will be chosen
as his own successor.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-01-10
Indian War News.

Comparative quiet has reigned at
the front during the past week, only
one slight skirmish being reported,
which occurred near Wounded Knee on
Monday between small detachment Of
troops and band of one hundred
hostiles who attacked a wagon train
loaded with supplies for the soldiers
camp, resulting in the wounding Of one
soldier, and the killing and wounding
Of several Indians.
1t now appears TO be settled policy
of the government to exhaust every ex-
pedient to bring the war to close with
out further bloodshed, and the outlook
for peacable solution Of the difficulty
looks more favorable at this writing,
than at any time since the occurrence OF
the late battle at Porcupine creek. In
response to communication from Gen.
Miles to the hostile camp, in which was
stated the terms upon which the sur
render of the hostiles would be accepted,
Big Road, and four other chiefs came in
on Mondly and reporter at Gen. Miles
head quarters. 1t is known that a
large number OF the hostiles are anxious
to come in TO the Agency, but are held
by the more turbulent factions who are
yet determined to fight to finish. Gen.
Miles expresses his views TO the depart
ment, to the effect that the situation is
daily becoming more favorable for the
early settlement of the trouble, by the
surrender of the entire camp. 1t is
quite probable that there may be a
radical change in the situation before
this issue of the CHRONICLE is fairly cir
culated, either by final surrender Of
the hostiles, or the resumption Of
hostilities. the former appearing at this
juncture by far the most probable.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-01-10
A False Alarm.

While it is probably fact that there
mas not been an Indian within twenty
miles of Custer since the advent of the
Messiah craze, it is nevertheless fact,
that on divers and sundry occasions, the
presence of large numbers of them have
been reported within few miles of this
place. The hooting of the night owl, or
the light of some distant campfire have
been repeatedly misconstrued as un-
mistakabIe harbingers Of impending
danger, and sights and sounds, which
under ordinary circumstances would
excite no attention, are now regarded
by the timid as being sure indications of
the early Inauguration of bloody con-
fiict with hostile savages.
Probably the most ridiculous and
baseless scare yet reported occurred at
Tenderfoot, five miles north of this city
on Monday night, or rather on Tuesday
morning about one o'clock, when poli-
try horseman, liyid with assumed
alarm, and riding at full speed, shouted
at the top of his voice, "they are coming.
four hundred Of them, armed to the
teeth, and only two miles away" On
he dashed in the direction of this place,
after having fully satisfied himself that
his villainous effort to spread false
alarm had been effective. l,he result
was that q number Of persons, including
tive families, were aroused from their
sluuSxers. and impressed with the sup
posed danger Of the situation, fed from
their homes reaching this place about
two acloek in ths,uorning. Investiga-
tion has since shown, m. there was no
ground whatever for the scare. and that
the whole thing was devised for tho pur
pose ofgetting up an alarm simply forth
fun there might be in 1t. The perpetr
tor OF this fragrant outrage is said &c
well 6hown, although he firmly z
the kharge. Whoever the m~ss
shos -pilt be fully es'
81 N~s>aA VI conc
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-01-10
Railroad News.

1t is reported that passenger trains
on the B. & NJ. will run as far as the
siding, one mile south OF Rockford,
after to-day, connecting at that point
with the Deadwood stage.
The connection between the B. & NJ.
and the Elkhorn will be made tomorrow,
when the engine for laying track will
arrive from Plattsmouth, Neb. 1t will
be narrow gauge, and three rails will
be laid through the city and up to
Whitehall. for the use of both the ID. C.
and the b. & M.-Pioneer, 6.
The steel gang on the b. 4 NJ. have
laid several miles of track during the
week, and will reach q point to day,
about eight miles beyond Rockford.
Track laying will now proceed without
interruption to Deadwood, the grading
having been completed, and the last
gang of hoboes paid off at Hill City on
Wednesday. The end is approaching
when Custer will rejoice over long desir.
ed railroad connection with the progress
sive METROPOLIS of the northern Hills.
A. z. Wells, book-keeper for Skinner
4 Chamberlain, passed through the city
Saturday on his way to Rapid. From
Mr.. Wells the News learns that the diff
ference between Skinner & Chamberlain
and the railroad company, the adjust
ment of which is delaying the final set
Element, is about 100000, Four en-
gineers are at p. esent making new esti-
mates of the work.-Hill City News.
Not single one Of the sub. contracors
on the b. & NJ, it is uthoritatively stated
have made any money out Of their con.
tracts. and many have lost large
amount. Fitzgerald Bros. claim that
they will lose between $3.50, 900 aud ESQ.,
900. besides what the subs fall behind.
The road.bed is responsible for about
$4,000 of the subs debts, all Of which
will have to be paid by Fitzgerald, and
will run their total loss up to about
$500, 600. 0.-Pioneer.
The last ofthe grading outfits have
been shipped out Of the country sxcer.
those belonging to Fitzpatrick.
Collins. Pat Gibbons and
who, will winter q
The town has bee
week and one o.
daily. II 10
work W.
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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-01-10
Mining Items.

The Glendale tin mine, which has
been shut down for several months, is
now reported running in full blast.
Twenty-four coke ovens have been
completed near the mines and all are
now fired. The first shipment of coke
will be made in a few days an will 60
to Omaha. Large orders are also in
from Deadood and Denver.--Newcastle
Journal.
MORE TIN.
A number of rich tin samples were
brought to this Office on Monday by G.
A. Wood, from claim located by him
some time ago near what is known as
the well Pole" ranch about five miles
southeast of this city. There has been
considerable work done, at various
times, upon this claim since its location,
but not until few days ago was the
vein encountered in the workings.
The samples shown contained bounti.
full supply Of tin of the purest quality,
associated with mica schist and slbite
rock. and from the description given
of the vein, We concede it to be of
great value, and its discovery is
especially gratifying on account Of the
locality in which it was found, which
may be said to fairly complete the cir
Gle of tin territory by which the city is
now known to be environed A more
complete description of the new find
will appear in our columns as soon as
our reporter returns from contemplate
ed visit to the newly discovered bon
ANA.
THE OLD JEFF.
Among the most valuable claims on
tin belt is the "Old Jeff," one of the Tin
Reef group, located about three miles
northwest of this city, and owned by
the Harvey Peak Tin company. Re-
cent development shows the vein to be
more than thirty feet in width, and the
quality of the ore to be of superior ex-
cellence. Operations are being continu-
ed upon this claim by the company with
every promise of the most satisfactory
results. There are many tin claims in
the vicinity of this city, with surface
prospects equally favorable which, il
is fair to suppose, only await develop
ment to show up as valuable ore bodies,
as is now known to exist in the old JEFF.
THE nrIIIoy
Fred Whitney, of Eta mine gives the
Rapid Republican some interesting facts
concerning the Bullion mine, a gold
bonanza, near Hayward, which is con-
ceded to be the best developed, and
most promising mine of its character in
the district. The mine is owned by
Alex. Madill, J. A. Winters and b. f.
Mitchell. ofthe Eta Mine, and several
residents of the Northern Hills. The de-
yelopment consists Of tunnel l30 feet
in length with cross cut whi,h shows
on the west wall twenty-seven feet of
ore. The ore body is quartz and iron
pyrite-, aud -e-ics Of a---y- re,ss
about yesr since by Prof. Hobrecker
Of Quincy. I'LL at small smelling furn-
ace built for the purpose, showed an
average value of ssl.00 per ton. The
miners claim that the refractory ores Of
this district are richer, more accessible
and more readily reduced than those Of
the Northern Hills. Their great need
is capital for development and reduction
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-01-10

Gen. Miles recommends the removal
of Indian Agent Roger, and the appoint
Of Captain Daugherty, of the First In
fantry, as his successor at Pine Ridge.
He further requests the president to
relieve the agents at the Cheyenne,
Standing Rock and Rosebud agencies,
and appoint military officers Of his Sc
lection in their places. We venture the
prediction that the president will de-
cline to comply with the Miles modest
l2l request.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-01-10
South Dakota Bonds at Par.

The refunding bonds to cover the out
standing warrant Indebtedness existing
under the territorial regime, haye re-
'toksy beer sold a. par to the Provi-
dence Savings bank, Of Rhode Island
These bonds are issued at 81 per cent
and their sale at par at this time when
the market is exceptionally close. speaks
we'll for South Dakota securities.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-01-10

The latest advices received from Pine
Ridge as We 60 to press, are that the In
dians are still coming in, and that, much
to our surprise, Captain Ewers, of the
Fifth Infantry, has been appointed to
succeed Roger, as Indian Agent.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-01-10

The fusionists elected all of the officers
Of the lower house of the state legisla-
ture, except the chief clerk, who is a
republican. The Black Hills was not
honored with single office, w. J,
Thornby, the only candidate, being de-
feated for messenger by vote Of 6l to
90
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-01-10

The Sturgis Record advocates the
policy of licensing the saloons in that
place, and very pertinently says: I'll
such a movement is made there will be
no inducement for a man with few
dollars to open up a temporary dead
fall
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-01-10

The Buffalo Gap News says, it beats
all how the young people in that locality
are preparing for cold weather. 1t re-
ports wedding nearly every week with
several precincts yet TO hear from.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-01-10

The News says Ich Schofield has gone
to Pierre to find out whether he is a
senator or not. Our Cy Robbins has
also gone on similar mission.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-01-10
No Probable Danger.

The following dispatch was sent out on
Tuesday by Superintendent Seeley, of
the Elkorn road to all station agents
along the line:
CHADRoN, January g, 1891.
The following message has been re-
ceived from general Miles: There are
so many false rumors going through the
country tina. necessarily alarm the set
tiers. would be obliged to you IL you
would ask your agents along the line
Of the road to give the latest informa-
tion to the settlers, and ia case Of any
important change will notify YOU.
First--the Indians have not left their re-
servation, and there are bodies OF troops
between them and the settlements Il q
distance ranging from Ave to fifteen
J piles, having daily patrols. believe u
>efe for the settlers to remain ct their
bmes. Five Of the principal men cam
to;dfy, and Y L. possible al may yet
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-09-03
A JUST ARRAIGNlIENT

The Post-Intelligencer of Tuesday
contains a powerful editorial defense of
that journals recent criticism of the
burly copperhead ex-president Of the
United States and arch demagogue and
demi-god of the Democracy, Grover
Cleveland, the whilom police court
pettifogger and ward politician of
Buffalo y. Y, and sheriff of Erie
county. 1t is a scathing and just ar
raignment Of a man who, but for one
Of those peculiar combinations Of cir
cumstances and politicians for which
American politics is unfortunately dis
tinguished, would never have been
known beyond the narrow confines of
his own bailiwick-a man wise only in
bis own eonceit, narrow, selfish and
sordid in his views, coward by nature
and a rebel at heart during those fear
ful years when the precious life of the
Union trembled in the balance, and
every man who had a soul was fight
ing with either Lee or Grant, or cast
lag his life, his fortune and his honor
openly under either the stars and
stripes or stars and bars"
The writer Of the editorial referred to
was born in state which proudly
boasts of the tallest battle monument
in the world, erected upon the field of
Bennington, where the stalwart sons
Of old Vermont repulsed the hirelings
and tories of Burgoyne from soil which
was then forever consecrated to freedom
and independence state which has
never failed to give a big Republican
majority ever since the foundation OF
the party, and whose sons have a SOW
ereign contempt for such men as
Grover Cleveland, irrespective of poll
ties or partizanship. Following is a
particularly readable portion Of Mr.
Bigelow's scathing philippe:
at is historically true that Ex-Presi-
dent Cleveland was one of at least a
million Northern men who were cop
perbeads during the civil war; that Is,
men who bit the Union armies in the
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-09-03
The Ring still Prospers

The little squall over the way snug
Cling is carried on that was raised at
the time Poor was shot has died out
again, and the "ring" goes right ahead
making money at the expense of the
government. 1t is an admitted fact
that the ring is in existence, and it
seems a trifle strange that all the ma
chinery of the revenue department is
not sufficient to root it out.-Whatcom
E,XpreSS
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-09-03
what They Knew of shakespeare

The St Louis Globe-Democrat has
been having no end of fun by discover
ing to the world how little the average
intelligent man knows about Shake
speare Printing twelve Of the common
est Shakespearean quotations upon aneat
card, The Globe-Democrat sent "A mum
Der of its young men with the cards to
the Merchants exchange The cards
were scattered among the members
with the request that they would write
opposite the quotation the name of the
play from which it was taken
The result was something fearful and
wonderful Two out Of the hundreds Of
intelligent and wealthy American gen
tlemen present gave ten of the twelve
plays correctly The others were away
off. One gentleman said he only knew one
Shakespearean quotation, ITO be, or not
to be- He was sure that was from
Hamlet, because he had paid $3.50 to
hear Booth say it. Another prominent
citizen simply handed back the card,
writing upon it, Il am not going up
against this Shakespeare snap"
The quotation that the most of them
got correct was this, "Frailty, thy name
is woman" They knew Hamlet said
that. A member of the st. Louis school
board could not correctly place one of
the quotations, which must have been a
satisfaction to St. Louis teachers. One
popular merchant read carefully the
lines
BE just and fear not;
Let all the ends thou aimest at be thy coun-
try's,
Thy Gods and truths.
And wrote under it, This is from the
Democratic platform"
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-09-03
NOTICE

An agreement having been entered into by
and between the legal representatives Of the
Fairhaven Publishing company, publishers
81 the Fairhaven HERALD and the WORLD
Publishing company, publishers OF the Fair
haven World, for the consolidation Of the
wo papers under one name and manage
inent, Mr.. o. II. Culver has been duly elected
the general manager Of the affairs OF this
company, as well as OF the WORLD company,
his authority and control TO date from Sep
TENDER 1. He will, until further notice, have
general supervision of both the editorial and
business departments Of the two papers, and
Of the one paper after the consolidation has
Teen fully effected
FAIRHAvEN PUBLISHING co.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-09-03
NOTICE

The business office Of the HERALD,
as well as the WORLD, is now estab-
lished in the Allerton building, north
west corner of Harris avenue and
Twelfth street. All accounts will be
kept there and all bills for advertising,
subscription or job work may be set
tied there. Telephone number $40;
telephone number at publication office
52l.
The publishers will esteem it a spec
ial favor at this time, owing to ar.
fragments for the consolidation OF
the two papers, if all persons indebted
to either will make prompt settlement
Of their bills.