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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-07-11
Not Guilty.

The verdict Of the jury in the celebrat-
ed Few Tails murder case which was re-
Gently concluded at Sturgis, was mot
guilty" Three ballots were taken, the
first and second stood eleven for acquit-
ia. ana one for conviction. Comment
ing upon the merits Of the case, .hc
Record has the following: "rhus ends
one Of the greatest farces that Meade
county has ever experienced. Probably
not one man in thousand has thought
for moment that these men should
even have been arrested--much less
placed on trial. But the outside pres
sure has been such that nothing would
do but to haul them up, keep them
in Jail for months. and finally bring
them before court Of Justice for what?
Simply killing an Indian. that, with
others, was engaged in stealing horses
The Record, ont of all newspapers in the
Hills, or elsewhere, Isl the only paper that
persisteutly and continually contended
for the acqnittal ofthese men. 1t claims at
least . little credit for the presentation Of
the facts to tho public, and congratulates
the defendantes ON their prompt 90
quittal, as well a. counsel for their abb
defense"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-07-11
A Hare Musical Treat.

The highly popular cantata Of Queen
Esther, pronounced by eminent musical
critics to be among the finest produc-
tions that has ever been presented upon
the lyric stage, is announced for Tues
day evening, July lith, at Garlock's
opera house in this city. This charm
ing cantata, which has been in course of
rehearsal by full complement of Gus
ter's most talented and proficient musi.
clans, under the able direction and man
agement Of Professors Lake and Willis
for the past three months, will, in it's
admirable and pleasing rendition, afford
a rare musical treat which no one should
fail to enjoy.
The reading Of the book Of Esther,
found in the bible) viii give a perfect
understanding Of the play, and greatly
add to its interest. Elegant and appro-
pirate scenery and costumes have been
provided, and every effort made to make
this the most charming and attractive
performance eyer presented upon Gus
ter stage. For further information, see
bills in general circulation in the city.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-07-11
Prospective Prosperity.

1t is source Of pleasure to know that
a railroad will be finished from Pierre to
the Hills within another year, and pos
sibly two, to say nothing Of the favor
able prospects OF a road from Chamber.
lain west. When this is accomplished
it will be the means of bringing about
an entirely new era in the development
Of the state. In exchange for the
mineral commodities Of the Hills, such
as coal, oil, building stone, ect., the
agricultural districts can return their
diversified products, and the state will
begin to realize that it is an empire in
itself with resources practically unre-
stricted. II has often occurred to the
Free Press that there is not a state in
the union that presents the variety Of re-
sources that South Dakota does. With.
ont any prediction for putting, we can
point to the unequaled qualities of all
the portion east OF the Missouri, where
agriculture will some day thrive to its
utmost. Then we find an empire of IT,
self west Of the river, that presents
every opportunity for stock raising on
large or small scale. The Black Hills
are proved to be the richest in mineral
resources of any like area in the known
world, while for manufacturing the ar
tesian basin that underlies the whole
will furnish power that is inexhaust-
ible. What more could be wanted than
these ? We do not know Of state
or country in the world that possesses
such qualities in every abundance, or
that is so plentifully endowed With ma
ture's richest gifts. Perhaps other
states and other countries can see vir-
tues in themselves as numerous and as
good. The only thing now lacking to
bring into touch and develop all these
great industries our state possesses is
ready communication by railway from
one portion to the other-something 1t
has always been without When that
time comes, and it is not far of, South
Dakota can then begin to realize the
great uses for which the Almighty plan
ned it.-Pierre Free Press.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-07-11
A Serious Accident

The only accident that seriously af-
fected the success of the celebration was
one that occurred last evening about
eight o'clock. AL Williams, who has the
reputation of being tough on general
principles, was riding a horse at full
speed down River Ay. and ran into w.
p. Moore when Just below the Mime
kakta Hotel. Mr.. Moore was thrown
several feet and left unconscious with
a Gaping scalp wound. He was picked
up aud taken to the Clifton House. The
injured man was resting as easily as
could be expected late last evening.
The victim of this unfortunate accident
resides at Custer and is brother Of o.
d. Moore of the Clifton House.
1t is exceedingly humiliating that this
accident should have happened to one
who wa guest of the city and particu-
larly that it should have been the re-
suit Of the criminal carelessness of
man that resides here.-Hot Springs
Star, 5,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-07-11
Justice Court.

In the case of the State Of South Da-
kota versus Patrick Scott, brought be-
fore Judge Smith on Monday, wherein
the defendant was charged with having
been maliciously and niischievously
guilty of breaking and destroying the
furniture and wearing apparel of one
Laura Jones', female Of easy virtue,
located near the western confines of the
city, a fine OF $l5 and costs was imposed,
and defendant jailed in default of pay
ment.
Case Of South Dakota versus Laura
Jones, charged with having robbed one
Patrick Scott of the sum of $50 in cash,
the case was continued until to day.
The defendants bond was fixed at $50,
which upon failure to secure. she was
consigned TO the cheerless confines OF
the county cooler, pending trial.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-07-11

Quitetude and serenity OF the most
profound order prevailed at this place
on the 4th. With l64 of her people
at Hot Springs, and three local picnics
to look after, it is by no means surpris-
ing that Custer.was quiet-on that day.
Just wait until next 4th, and then, as il
will be Clusters turn, she may be ex-
pected to wake the slumbering echoes
and make the rocky region round about,
howl like a full chorus Of mountain lions
and prairie wolves.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-07-11

A Yankton special of the 9th inst.
says; "The harvest of rye, barley and
oats will begin in Yankton county this
week. The crop is very large one and
the yield will be enormous. Many far
mers along the Missouri bottoms expect
to realize from eighty to ninety bushels
of oats per acre. There are millions Of
bushels of potatoes in South Dakota this
season, and local buyers expect that the
market price will drop to 25 cents a
bushel before October l. Plenty of rain
has fallen during the past month and
corn has been growing rapidly. There
is no apprehension as to the outcome
Of the corn crop. A bountiful harvest
is assured beyond doubt.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-07-11
Custer Mention

The fame Of Custer City as a summer
resort is rapidly spreading throughout
the east and south. A large number of
tourists from those sections are now
domiciled there. The Kleeman house
which is first class in every respect, be-
ing filled to repletion with delighted
and happy guests everyone of whom
are highly pleased with the beauties Of
the handsome city, its surroundings and
the hospitality Of its worthy citizens
Deadwood Times.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-07-11
G. q. Lincoln Arrested.

The Miner learns from good authori-
ty that Charles C. Lincoln, the truant
Cashier of the Bank of Hill City, has
been arrested in California and win be
brought back here to answer to charge
of embezzlement.
The arrest was made by detectives in
the employ Of Thos. v. Garlock, the
proprietor of the bank. These men
have trailed Lincoln continuously since
he left here last spring. He h accused
of having appropriated $500 Of the
banks funds to his own use.--Miner.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-07-11
A Grand Celebration.

To say the celebration at Hot Springs
was four ply success would be but to
lmperfectly and indefinitely express
the measure Of its exceptional merits.
1t was simply grand in all its varied
features, in all of which the climax, the
very acme Of success was fairly reached.
The very air was aglow with undiluted
patriotism, and hospitality, prominent
and palpable as the rugged mountain
heights by which the great sanitarium is
environed, greeted the visitor on every
hand. The weather was simply superb.
the pleasures and enioyments of the
occasion being undisturbed by climatic
capers which so frequently mar our
comfort upon occasions Of this character.
a lack of space rrecluding detailed re-
port Of the diversified exercises, it
must suffice TO say, that the extended
program was faithfully carried out, TO
the perfect satisfaction of the vast
number participating. and that among
the thousands of visitors in attendance.
no murmur Of complaint was heard, but
all united in the common verdict. that
the occasion was marked by more pleas
ing features, and higher degree OF en-
ioyment than has hitherto been ex-
perienced upon any similar occasion in
the Black Hills.
1t is a matter of simple justice to make
public mention of the kindly reception
and hospitable treatment accorded the
Custer delegation, one hundred and
sixty-four in number, by the citizens of
Hot Springs. among whom especially
worthy of mention, IS the genial, whole
souled and mammoth hearted Fred
Evans, Sr, and that prince Of entertain
ers, Fred Evans Jr, whose kindly offices
with the Custer delegation will ever be
held in pleasing remembrance.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-07-11

A Yankton telegram brings the infor-
nation, that Congressman Gamble has
succeeded in having a daily mail route
established between Chamberlain and
Rapid City, along the White river val
ley. Six postoffices have already been
established on the route, and service
will commence as soon as contract with
carrier has been made.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-07-11

Tho CHRoSrcLg Acknowledges the re-
ceipt Of complimentary tickets for the
South Dakota State Fair. which opens at
Sioux Falls on September 2lst, and
closes on the 25th. The fair, this year.
promises TO be the most interesting one
ever held In the Dakotas, and Il Il be-
lieyed, will be attended by no less than
one hundred thousand people,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-07-11

The thanks Of this Office are due to
the secretary of the University of South
Dakota for a copy of catalogue of that
institution for the year lS90-9l, with an
nouncements for the year 1922.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-07-11
Mining Items.

The Iron Hill has announced another
Irish dividend Of 3 cents per share,
which has had the effect Of depreciating
the market value OF shares to an extent
that puts them fairly within the reach
Of the most impecunious spectators of
the Hills.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-07-11
TIN CLAIMS SOLD.

JOS Mcclure and J. b. Taylor, Of this
city, this week sold to the Harvey Peak
company the Calhoun group of Tin loca
cations. This property is situated about
one and one half miles northeast of Hill
City. The consideration was $500,
which amount was paid in full.
The supposition is that the new tin
mill to be erected by the company will
be located on this ground.--News, g.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-07-11
THE SITE SELECTED.


1t is with pleasure that We record the
fact that the location Of the Harney
peak company's new mill has been Sc
lected and the full title to the ground
secured and that nothing now remains
to retard the erection Of the building.
While the company were already in pos
session Of many excellent sites for the
mill, the spot that seemed. in the opin-
ion Of those In charge OF the matter, to
be the most desirable. all things con-
sidered, for the erection of the first mill
was not included in their possessions.
This site is at point near the foot of
the big hill where the Hermosa road
leaves Spring creek. The ground be-
loneed to Joseph Mcclure and J. b.
Taylor. who owned several lode claims,
portion Of which covered the proposed
site. and which have been purchased by
the Company for q consideration Of
$500. Ed Grant and G. w. McCulloch
also had small placer claim which
covered portion OF the desired site and
which was also purchased. Much pre-
liminary work remains to be done be
fore the building win begin to assert It.
self, bu. this Ia a matter cf small mo-
ment for we are assured the structure
will be complete before the short days
Of winter are again upon us.--Miner
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-21
IN GENERAn.

Workmen tearing down building in
West Thirty-fourth street, New York, Tues
day discovered the skeletons of four in
fants.
George King, 60 years old was instantly
killed by train Tuesday while walking
on the Pennsylvania railroad track, in
Philadelphia.
Governor Pattison Tuesday issued the
first death warrant of his administration
for the hanging of Alexander Killen at
Pittsburg on July 23d.
The family of John Cope at Tilsonburg,
Ontario, were poisoned on Monday by eat
ing toadstools. A six-years-old daughter
is dead and the others are in critical con-
dition.
Eleven Italians were buried By cave-in
of some sewerage work in Providence,
Rhode Island, Tuesday. Seven were dug
out but the others could not be reached,
and are dead.
The Morgan steamship FL Sol, which ar
rived at New Orleans on Monday from New
York, broke the record, having made the
run from wharf to wharf in four days, %
hours and Is minutes.
Sheriff Howess and Deputy Sheriff
Perry, while trying to spill some whisky
taken into the Indian territory, near
Antlers, by james Lowman and his son
Joseph on Monday were shot and killed
by the Lowmans.
Inc uehu DOuy OF MISS lldlSy lteyuOluSi
a school teacher who has been missing for
two weeks, was found in tenantless negro
hut near st. Mary's Ohio, Tuesday.
There were no marks of violence. Her
death is mystery.
Violent thunder storms prevailed in va
rious parts of South Carolina on Monday
night and Tuesday. Isabella Scott. col
ored, was killed by lightning In Beaufort,
and Samuel Grant was killed at st. Mat
thaua Mrs Tnbp Pinch, man was stttnn nod
but not killed at Sumter.
Currant bushes in the vicinity of Bloom
ington, Illinois, are infected by a new and
peculiar insect, which covers almost com
pletely the green fruit, and whose poison
ous qualities have occasioned much excite |
inent A child of Mr.. Ed. Mol of Bloom
ington, died on Monday night, the doctors |
declare, from eating the parasite infected |
green currants. The child died in the |
most intense agony. suffering as If affected |
with rabies. Two other children are low |
from the same cause.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-21
BURNED 70 A CRISP.
The Horrible Death of Young Hannah
Wingate Tuesday Morning,

Wingate Tuesday Morning.
Hannah Wingate, aged 5 years, the
daughter Of George Wingate, was fatally
burned Tuesday morning at the residence of
her grandparents, No. S35 Church street.
with whom she resided. Her grandfather
had gone to work and her grandmother
had gone on an errand, and there was no.
body except herself and boy 8 or 8 years
old in the house. The girl was in the third
story and the boy in the dining room,
where he was eating his breakfast.
Hearing the girl scream he rushed to the
stairway to ascertain what was the matter,
when he beheld terrible sight. The girl
stood on the second story landing, COM
pletely enveloped by flames. Hastily
the stairway and threw the water on her.
II did little towards quenching the fire,
however and becoming more alarmed he
ran downstairs and out into the street to
summon assistance.
Neighbors accompanied him back to the
house, and when they assembled to the
second story they found the girl dead, her
body burned to crisp from head to foot.
The grandmother, who had left home only
a few minutes previous, soon returned and
her grief was most pitiful.
The unfortunate girl could not tell how
her clothing became ignited and that
knowledge can never be ascertained. When
her peril was discovered she was enveloped
by fire. There were matches in the room
in which she had been and it is supposed
that she had been playing with some of
them
Coroner Sparks and County Physician
Smith were notified and after an investi-
CATION gave a certificate of accidentally
burned to death.
The father of the unfortunate girl is
widower and an employee at the Pullman
car shops, and the lad who endeavored to
save her was her cousin. The house srs-
tanned only slight damage.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-21
SHIELB or HONOR.
Appointments just Made by Supreme
Master Crossgroye.

4AhsAtE
The following officers of the Supreme
Lodge, S. Of H., to serve one year, have
been appointed by Supreme Master A. d.
Crossgrove of this city
District Deputy supreme Masters-H. j.
Felber Of West Virginia, Il. ]. Drew of
Virginia, j. b. Lucas of Missouri, l.. Ii.
Cowic of Illinois, William A. Bennett of
the District of Columbia. A. ID. Rosenthall
of New York and L. II. Ritter of Ohio.
Finance Committee--Ha Harry G. Stout of
Pennsylvania and William j. Cunning
ham and j. G. Sanders of Maryland
Law Committee-A, p. Fraim of Penn
sylvania and Harry G. Smith and Charles
A. Rotan of Maryland.
Committee on Appeals-Henry Du Vail
of Maryland and Louis Il. Stiltz and
Robert r. Hodge of Pennsylvania
Committee on Grand and Subordinate
Lodges-C. Williamson of Delaware, John
$. Reed Of New Jersey and John II.
Younger of Maryland.
Printing Committee-E. L. Fudge of
Pennsylvania, G. 4. Martin of Delaware
Charles S. Sinclair of Maryland.
Committee on Secret Work-John w.
MeeSs of Maryland, John r.. Spittall Of
Pennsylvania and William II. Upton of
New Jersey.
Committee on Reserve Fund-Harry G.
Stout OF Pennsylvania, John W. Meeks of
Maryland, John S. Reed of New Jersey,
Samuel f. Hall of Delaware and A. ID.
Rosenthall Of New York.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-21
LEY corRE.
The New Record and Order Books Under
the Five Commissioners Bill Ready.


the Five Commissioners Bill Ready.
At the afternoon session of levy court
Yesterday week, on the motion of Mr.. Jolls
the following resolutions were adopted:
Rsfotuei, That tho clerk of the peace be and
Is hereby requested to certify to this court after
the adjournment of the court Of general ses-
sions and the court of oyer and terminer the
names of all persons employed ms balliffs Of
said court and the number of days so em-
ployed.
R.soiped, That the crior Of the court be and
l. hereby instructed to render an account OF
hl7 services in tho several courts, after tho ad-
tournament OF each court, said account to be at
tested by clerk of the peace, prothonotary and
clerk Of the orphans court respectively.
The contract for driving and sheltering
the county van was awarded TO Thomas
Pagan & Company, Nos. 204 and 206
Orange street. at the same price as that
paid last year. Mr.. Jolls reported that
there We're vacancies in three election dis
triets owing to removals, namely, the 18th,
I'd and 9th. On the recommendation Of
Mr.. Hickman, Thomas Dodd, David Hill
and Frank McCloskey were elected to the
several districts. Court then adjourned.
At the levy court yesterday the commit
tee on printing occupied almost the whole
of the fornoon examining the new blank
forms for commissioners drafts on the
county treasurer. Court was convened lust
before noon, but no report was made
Nothing developed in regard to the
whipping-post affair. 1t was generally
understood that Mr.. Wiggesworth's coun-
sci would have something to say to the
court upon the matter this morning.
There was conversation in regard to the
new legislative enactment empowering the
court if it thought fit TO construct bridge
spanning the Brandywine at Broomc
street. Such power has already been con.
ceded the court in regard to bridge at
Washington street. 1t was stated that an
estimate on the cost of the latter is $4,000
while the Broome street bridge would cost
at least S200,000
At noon court adjourned to O'Clock.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-21
THE ELECTION.
The Day in Milford and yicinity--Laying
the Blame on the Farmers.

the Blame on the Farmers.
Special Correspondence Gazette and Journal.
MILFORD, May 20.-The number of votes
cast in Milford and Cedar Creek hundreds
did not reach the expectation of the party
leaders, and was only about one-thlrd OF a
full poll
Party leaders of both sides were around
the polls nearly all day and did all they
could to make the vote larger, and in these
hundreds when the largest vote in their
respective counties should have been
polled only 30per cent of the voters turned
out.
The farmers in this section were too
busy or too indifferent to the subject that
they would not come to the polls.
In Broadkiln hundred the vote polled
was much larger than the leaders OF both
parties of the hundred expected as the
question had not been agitated at all. The
several meetings to have been held at all
as the speakers assigned to the place did
not put in appearance. There was but two
voters openly opposed to the convention
as the report from the hundred will show.
In the second district Of South Murkerkill
there were 10 votes cast against the hold
ing of convention and 24l in favor.
There seems to be a prevailing impress
sion that there was some secret work
being done all through the campaign, and
that it was through this influence that the
people stayed away from the polls. While
Others think it was the worst season of
the year that could have been chosen on
account Of the farmers being behind with
their work.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-21
5ea1hs.

CoRNoG.-Iu this city, on the 18th Inst, Mag
gle j., daughter OF W. D. and Sallle Cornogs
In her nth year.
GoOKIN.-Dled May 10th, 1891, Nathaniel W.
Goolsin, in the Goth year of his age
GATN0.--on the 10Th inst, Grace Gaino. aged
40 years
Relatives and friends are invited to attend
the funeral, from the residence Of her nus.
band, Walkers Banks. on Thursday afternoon,
at O'Clock. Services at St. Joseph's Church
Inturment St Joseph'e cemetery.
GRIMSHAW.--on the Nth inst, Arthur II
Grimshaw, NJ. D., aged 81 years
The relatives md friends Of thr family are
respectfully invited TO attend the ltlnera nn
Thursday afternoon ate o'clock, from h u ind
residence, Se7 Washington street
PRICF.-on the 18th INST, Harrison h, iits,, :
aged 40 years.
Relatives and friends and the N,s1 ~
are invited TO attend his funeral lrV,s
residence, 1924 French etrpet On Sitt!dn t 4.
noon at O'Clock lniermunl IN JG .I4-
cemetery.
WILSON. -.on the i7th Inst, Ni!.!.a .".g.-
SON. sged rs years
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-21
A Flying Express Train wrecked.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires
SCRANTON Pa, May 20.--At 9 o'clock
this morning the t Delaware, Laekawana 4
going at full speed met freight train
five miles north of this city a truck of
one Of the freight cars broke and threw
the cur directly In front of the passenger
train and fearful wreck resulted, but
almost mysteriously not passenger was
injured beyond severe shaking up. Both
the firemen and engineers We're thrown
for six hours.