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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-08-22
Lake Park Picnic.

II was picnic to the park at Sunday
Gulch Wednesday, and those who par
ticipated were s. r. Shankland, G. c.
Crary, Mrs. s. ID. Cook and daughter,
Miss Carrie, Miss Helen Hitchcock, and
party of ladies from Fairbury, Neb.,-
Mrs. G. w. Hansen, Mrs. George +.
Jinkins, Mrs. ID. B. Cropsey and daugh-
ter, Miss Cora. The picnicers left Gus
ter at 0 a. m, "Wednesday, in one Of
Crary's most comfortable tnrnouts, and
arrived at the park two hours later.
Dinner was spread in the shadow of
towering mountain, and after that was
over, the hours until the return home,
were passed in exploring some Of the
wonders and mysteries Of that delect-
able spot. The ladies from Fairbury,
all of whom are members Of prominent
and we'll to do families of that city, made
the trip to Custer solely that they might
visit the now far-famed site of Lake
Custer. Having read Of it in Mrs.
Cooks letters to the Sioux City and Lin
coin Journals, they determined to visit
it, and view it with their own eyes. To
say that the ladies were surprised and
pleased would indeed be feeble at
tempt to describe their impressions.
Exclamations Of wonder and apprecia
ton broke repeatedly from the lips of
those whose first trip it was to the spot,
as they drove through the grand majestic
mountains and the little valley or basin
lay ut their feet in all its fair beauty.
But the first view and the first impress
sion is only one among many that are
indescribable. The canyon, the rushi ng
stream, the waterfall, the moss grown
springs, the bears den and other points
of interest were visited and examined
and yet the half was not seen, nor can it
be, between the rising and setting Of any
sun. Mrs. Cropsey had with her one of
the ever useful Kodacs and secured
views of a few of the most prominent
features of the park and its surround
ings, and the picnicers returned loaded
with specimens, MOSES and ferns, hap
py and enthusiastic.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-08-22
A Chicago Man on Custer and the Black
Hills

Something over week ago, j. w.
Thompson, prominent Chicago busi-
ness man. made tour of the Hills, and
among other places passed few days In
Custer, maxi ng the acquaintance of a
number of our citizens. OF his trip, the
surprises he experienced, and of the
general good time he enjoyed, he writes
quite extensively TO the Evanston Press,
a publication of one of the Chicago sur
burbs. The first part of the very inter
esting article is descriptive of his visit to
the northern Hills. Travelling south
ward he writes as follows:
Passing southwark over the Burling
ton and Missouri railroad, another sur.
prise awaits the traveller at Hill City,
where new town is rapidly springing
into existence under the influence of
the developing tin producing interests.
A few miles further rv-thwars.r n mort
beautiful green valley opens ont, and
snugly nesting in this lap of green is
found Custer City, the oldest town in
the Hills. This is one of the ricest,
cleanest and brightest little cities in the
Black Hills. The traveller will find him
self at an altitude Of nearly one mile, in
an atmosphere as pure and refreshing as
the ambrosial nectar of the Olympic
gods, and within easy reach Of the most
interesting portion and the grandest
scenery in the Hills. In this section are
TO be found tin mines, placer and quartz
mines, silver mines, mica mines and de-
posts Of several other minerals, all OF
which can be reached by easy and
pleasant drives. Grand and dignifed
old Harvey range looms up with its
needle rocks, reaching upwards hun
dreds Of feet. Sunday gulch with its
massive walls Of rochs towering aloft to
dizzy heights, cut into spires, ninarets,
domes and all kinds ofgrotesque shapes,
mossy hooks, grassy plats, waterfalls, ice
cave, etc, making canon indescribably
grand and over-awing. In every direc-
ton there is the widest scenery. Beau
tiful parks of emerald green are to be
found nesting like gems in these rough
settings. AT no place in the Hills can
be found snch variety of interesting
objects, and the Kleemann House, kept
by Paul kleemann, a gentleman of cul-
ture and an agreeable host who knows
just how TO care for the tired tourist,
affords pleasant home.
=. The Black Hills country undoubtedly
has great future. Rich in minerals,
with large area of productive soil in its
fertile valleys and rolling prairies; its
two lines Of trunk railways connecting
il with the outer wortd and a climate
during large portion Of the year unsur-
yassed, all unite for its rapid develop
ment. The DAYS Of visionary prospec-
tors are well high ended, and in their
stead is coming the intelligent and
sturdy man of brains, backed by ample
means. Every where is felt the stimu-
lating effects of this incoming era Of sub
stantial progress, New hotels are rapid
ly springing up to meet the demand for
| the better accommodation of an increas-
| ing transient public.
But enough of this. Do yon wonder
at my enthusiasm Ifso come out and
try il Yourself. Spend one week with
mine host kleemann at Caster City, and
{ venture the assertion hat you will say
~ am a conservative.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-08-22
A Stsbbing Affair.

George Munson, a bartender. was ar
rested Saturday night by Marshal McEl-
roy, for assault with deadly weapon
on John Carey. colored. Itappears that
while passing between two houses on
Rapid street the men got into an alterca.
ton, in which Munson drew q knits and
stabbed Carey on the shoulder. inAictinp
not very serious wound. Manson was
turned over to Deputy Lytle, who took
him TO the county Jail. He was brought
before Judge Lake to-day and pleading
not guilty the case was continued fol
examination until eight o'clock this
evening. Attorney Gsnts was engaged
by Munson.--Rapid Republican.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-08-22
Ferguson and His Little Book.

Orlando Ferguson, well known
throughout the Hills as Hot Springs
astronomical crank, has issued the first
numbers of his book, "The Latest Dis
coveries in Astronomy" 1t is in PAM
phlet form, containing thirty pages. in
which he sets forth his own peculiar
theories concerning the shapes. the
positions and relations to each other Of
the various bodies that 90 to make up
the universe. To form an idea of what
his theory is, and of the grounds on
which he bases his Reputation Of es:ab-
lished scientific conclusions, necessitates
study of his work. 1t is sensa tional in
the extreme, and while we feel assured
that IL will not have revolutionary
effect, carry or conviction to many minds
Mr. Ferguson is to be commended for
his evident sincerity. If the proceeds
from the sale Of his book should amount
TO a few hundred dollars, he will no
doubt feel amply repaid for the promul-
cation Of his queer ideas.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-08-22

Congressman John K. Gamble died at
his home in Yankton, S. d., Friday
morning, August 14th, Of paralysis of
the heart. Mr. Gamble had not been
we'll for week or more, but until the
evening before his death his illness was
not thought TO be Of serious nature.
His death, so sudden and entirely un-
expected, is a shock to every one to
whom he was known by reputation, and
especially throughout the state, the pro-
foundest sorrow prevails. John Rankin
Gamble was born in New York in jan
uary 1S4S, and he first became known TO
the people Of Dakota and the west when
in 1873 he made his appearance in
Yankton, a young lawyer, twenty-five
years Of age. Intelligence and ability
and sterling qualities of manhood won
HIM popularity and prestige, and i'll the
early days of the territory, aud up to the
time of her admission as state, he held
many positions of responsibility. Last
fall he received his greatest honor in his
election as a member of congress from
this state. and he would have taken his
seat in December had he liyed. South
Dakota mourns his loss. As citizen he
lived honorably and conscicntiously, as
a statesman he would have represented
his constituency ably and served it faith
fully
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-08-22
Pierre People.

A jolly party Of overland excnrsionists
from Pierre drove into Custer through
the mud on Monday evening and domi-
ciled themselves at Kleemann House
for the night and following day. The
party contained A. ID. Marriott, lumber
merchant, accompanied by his wife; C.
w. Richardson, druggist; Mrs. N. b.
Freeman, sister of Mrs. Richardson
w. II. Gleckler, prominent stock
grower OF the state; A. l.. Carter, Of the
Pierre Daily Press; II. g. Cutting, real
estate dealer, also Mrs. Cutting and her
sister, Miss Frances Davis. During
Monday, in spite Of rain and mud, the
ladies and gentlemen had covered the
distance between Hot Springs and Gus
ter in their carriages. Almost the entire
trip from Pierre to the Hills has been
made by them in this way, camping
where night overlook them, or making
town for the night ii 1t happened To
be convenient to do so. and the tales oi
good times and hearty enjoyment. which
they tell, are certainly seconded by all
appearances. With them, as with all
other tourists and excursionists who
visit us, Custer comes in for the creates,
share Of compliments and praises. From
here they went 10 the northern Hills
and from there will journey homeward
-------->-~---
No complaint about dry weather ir
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-08-22
The New Land Court

| The new Private Land Court, which
organized at Denver, Col, on the lst OF
July, under the act of March 3rd, 1891, f.,
will adjudicate greater interests in its
brief career than were ever passed upon
| by minor tribunal in the bistory of
jurisprudence. 1t will ascertain and de-
clare the ownership to countless millions
in value, which have been for genera
tions in dispute between determined
and powerful adversaries. Gold, silver.
lead and coal mines, and water rights
that cannot be valued in dollars, wiz
come under its scrutiny. Its decreed
will be surrounded by the romance of
quick and splendid fortunes where leJst
expected. The development of prodigi-
Gus interests in the precious metals has
been prevented for quarter of century
by conflicts which the court was created
by Congress to settle. One case aloue
is estimated to involve S100,000, 900. The
cleimant, Donna Sophia Miceola Masso
de la Peralta de la Cordova Reavis, a
beautiful Spaniard of thirty years, seeks
to upset the title to 100000 acres Of
agricultural, mining and desert lands in
Arizona, a part of what was once known
as New Spain. The five judges of tie
court must assume the responsibility Of
deciding for or against the fair claimant
in this grand and ambitious litigatica
But there are other petitions to be re-
viewed which may involve even greater
interests, though in fewer acres. An
innocent-looking claim for 160 acres VI
rock ledge, with grub-stake prospector
to fight it, may turn out to rival the
famous Comstock Lode in the opulence
of its wealth. The judges must decide.
in many cases doubtless upon shadowy
proof, between the poor prospector in
possession and the scheming man of
wealth who has had "tip" on the prob
able value Of the ledge. There will be
many sympathetic cases before the court;
cases in which sqnatters with families.
who have nothing to show for the lands
they hold, will have to be ousted il a
way cannot be found to let them hold
on. Bnt the law creating the court is
very generous with this class Of people.
There are many thousands of Spanish
speaking citizens in New Mexico and
Utah who occupy lands for which they
have absolutely no title; and in the
great majority of instances these lands
have been held in the family for gener-
ations. Bya strict application cs law
these people would all have to be elected
by the court if their cases were brought
before it. Mr.. Hobart, the surveyor
general Of New Mexico, foresaw the
state of affairs which was likely to fol-
low the harsh action Of law against the
"greaser' squatters, and he secured the
incorporation of the very liberal, not to
say extraordinary, provision in the bill
which gives good title, without cost, to
l60 acres to each Of these persons who
can prove twenty years of occupancy
either by themselves or their ''ances-
tors, grantors, or their lawful successors
in title or possession" This would
seen, to be broad enough to let them
nearly all in.--Leslies illustrated News
paper
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-08-22
MOODY FOR ooNoREss.

The remains of John h. Gamble have
been laid away in the cemetery at
Yankton, and while his loss is still
keenly felt, the exigencies of the case
preclude entire devotion to sentiment,
and already the press Of the state and
the minds Of the people are debating
the question, "who shall succeed him in
congress?" A special election will be
held in the fall, and choice Of candi-
dates must now he made from a
large number who seek the office, and a
few who seem to be sought by the hon
or.
Throughout the western part Of the
district there is no dissention of opinion
in regard 10 one thing, aud that is the
new man must be from the Hills.
There is no part of the great west that
is just now so full Of promise, possessing
such unlimited possibilities, and Yot 90 90
comparatively undeveloped; no region
Of country that has more need Of care
ful judicious legislation. and for which a
little fostering and able representation
would do so much. And yet it is fact
that strictly speaking, the Hills are not
represented at the seat of national gov
ernment, and the opportunity which
now presents itself for the correction of
the mistake, should most decidedly be
improved.
Every section of the district has al
ready named lis candidate, and even
now the Hills leads them all with q
name that is synonymous with all that
stands for ability, sterling manhood and
craftsmanship, name that carries en-
thusiasm to the heart of every man who
has labored in, or watched with sympa
thy, the birth, and growth TO sturdy
youth, of the mining industry Of South
Dakota. The name of that man-our
standard bearer-is Gideon &. Moody.
Ii has been said that in view of the
events Of the last political campaign,
and because of the professional duties
anu puSihSso uihhiciS thht win tHSfOo1
his time and attention, Mr.. Moody would
not accept the nomination. He might
not wish to, it would probably require a
sacrifice of personal wishes and plans
he did so, but he who has served his
constituency SO faithfully in the past
would not fail it now, and if his people,
feeling the need Of his strong intellect
and ripe experience, call him, he will
come. That we are entitled to this
Cfiice, that in TIE name Of all justice we
should be allowed to fill it with Black
II ills man, is not a debatable question.
1t is self-eyident fact, and where can
there 5e found another so eligible, one
who understands our needs 80 perfectly
and who cou Id do so much to supply
them; man who could so ably repie e.
sent, not onlJ this portion, but the en-
tire state, as in the person of Senator
Moody? Let the people of the Hills
lay aside personal and political differ
ences, at this opportune time let us
unite, and secure the representation we
need and merit. Let us not wait to
sound the slogan, let the inspiration of
the campaign be Moody, his past SER
vices and the possibilities of the future.
Let the Black Hills nominate aud elect
him.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-08-22
Mining Items.

Regular monthly shipment of gold
bullion from belt mines was made via
Wells Fargo's express yesterday. There
were six very handsome bricks, valued
at $4,000. from the Homestake group
Times.
Golden Reward chlorination works
resumed operations on Sunday after a
shut down Of FIVE days, during which
the dust chamber was entirely rebuilt
and is now more substantial than ever
$4,000 brick were used in its construc-
tion.-Times.
NORFOLK LODE.
Such is the appe!ation by which ID
known recently developed gold prop
erty owned by Charles Baty and Frank
Anderson, of this city. The claim, which
is about four miles west of Custer, was
located last year, but not until a shor,
time ago had there been any develop.
ment work done. The ore body is abou,
seven feet wide. the ore largely telluride
containing high per cent of gold in q
free state, as shown by numerous mortar
tests, and assays made in Chicago and
Denyer which gave over $50 per ton
The development work is limited to one
shaft eight feet deep. and three small
cuts along the vein, all of which show 9
similar character of ore. Numerous
pieces have been picked up which con
tain gold plainly visible to the eye, and
which would be valuable acquisitions as
cabinet specimens. Messrs. Baty and
Anderson have one of the most flatterins
prospects we have ssen in the country
and their property will doubtless. in
time, figure with the leading bonanzas
of the Hills.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-08-22

James Russell Lowell, Americas
most polished politician and poet,
of the present time, passed away at his
Elmwood home in Cambridge, Mass,
Wednesday, August 18th, at o'clock in
the morning. Mr.. Lowell's early life
was not scene of toll and struggle as
was the case with so largo a number of
our great men. He was not identified
with the masses Of the American people
in the common battle with poverty and
adverse circumstances. He was not the
peoples hero in this sense, but he was a
great poet, great American poet, who
touched the heart OF his people with his
soul thrilling strains. He was true
trusted statesman, faithful accomplish
ed representative in all the positions Of
honor which he filed for many years at
home and as minister to foreign courts.
For twenty-five years a resident OF
England, his death Ii mourned as pro-
ioundiy by, the English people as in his
own America, where universal sorrow
prevails for the bright star which has
fallen cut from our human ken, into the
light Of the bevond.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-08-22

An amicabIe settlement of the diflicul-
ties between the proprietors of the
Omaha Smelters and the striking work.
men, was arrived at this week, and the
furnaces have been fired and part of the
old force put to work again. With re-
gard to some of the employees the com
pany has agreed to abide by the pro
visions of the eight hour law, without
decrease of pay, and in other instances
the men have made concessions.
Hill City proposes to have little labor
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-08-22

a pioneer journalist. AS newspaper
representative his name and fame are
national. He was the friend and as
sociate Of Horace Greeley in early life,
and business manager of the Tribune in
later years when Greeley was in charge
Of the editorial. To Mr.. Jones rare
business ability it is said the Tribune
owed its rescue from financial ruin. To
his only son, Gilbert, who was his as
sistant and inseparable companion, falls
the management OF the Times The re-
mains were carried home to New York
for burial.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-08-22

To the Star il seems that tnGtsfI. RIO
commissioners have done an unbusi I e.
like thing when they issued q $4,000
warrant to f. t. Evans before any work
had been done on the court house. 1t
certainly is an unusual proceeding. and
the Star believes unlawful The county
commissioners are in substance loaning
the money of the county to Mr.. Evans.
The county does not owe Mr.. Evans one
penny, and yet he gets 5000 of the
county's money.-Star.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-08-22

Itis now time that the state fair should
be the topic of conversation in every
community. 1t is to be noticed that the
Improvement in agricultural conditions
of country follows in the lead Of its
fairs, and the strongest development
everywhere will be found where the fairs
are most lively and interesting-hence
farmers everywhere should feel pride
and interest in the state fair and help it,
because by SO doing it will in return
help them in many ways.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-08-22

On August l4th, the same day which
chronicled the death OF j. II. Lowell,
George Jones, Of the New York Times,
died at Roland Springs, Mo-, at the
home Of his daughter. Mr.. Jones was
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-08-22

day picnic all by itself. Regardless Of
the fact that Whitewood has been Sc
lected as the point for the celebration.
Hill town refuses to give up with be-
coming grace, but still adyertises labor
picnic, with vain hope that someone
will come and see her.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-08-22

The Hot Springs Daily Star passed its
first birthday on Saturday, August 18th.
Its editor observed the anniversary by
getting up an extra newsy paper, and
administering little wholesome adyice
to the people Of Hot Springs.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-08-22

No complaint about dry weather in
the Hills this week.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-08-22
ONE DOLLAR

Is hundred cents, and you have a
right to expect that value for it, To
give you more, no legitimate business
man can do, and make money, and we
realize that to do it, we must give value
received, we might tell you our goods
are
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-08-22

To call and examine our goods and
prices, even if they do not wish to buy,
for we can thus convince you of the
great bargains we offer in
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1891-07-23
HSpectaculOs

Anoche Sc confrm6 la favorable opinion
que teniamos formada de la troupe del sr. An
ton, pues ell desempeno de EI IT0V0dOY no de-
j0 NADIA que desear. La eoncurrencia fu6
bastante numerosa y sali6 gratamente impre-
sionada.
La sonora Bianchi de Anton estuvo muy
en- caracter en- el interesante papel de Azuce-
ma, habiendo tenido momentos de verdade-
ra inspiration que fueron acojidos con caluro-
SOS apiausos.
La Srta. Amalia Nicelli que hacfa anoche
su debut, fu6 la herOina de la velada, habi6n-
dose captado desde el primer monento todas
las sim pat1as del auditorlo. Su presencia
agradable Y hermOsa, su vOz fresca, sonora
y dulce hicieron muy buena impression en- el
escogido p1blicO que la escuehaba. En- el pri-
mer acto, hubo passages en- que rayo grande
altura haci6ndosele repetir algunos ndmeros y
siendo llamada varias veces q la escena,
El Sr. Anton, tuVO momentos muy felces,
habiendO sdo muy aplaudido Els cantante de
justa reputation y actor de concencia que
pisa las tablas con notable maestr1a.
Ell Sr Garcia es un verdadero artista que
cada vez agrada mas nuestro publico como Sc
demostr0 anoche de un modo inequlvoco, pOr
las calurOsas manifestations de aprecio que
le prodigaron. 81 Sr. Cervi muy bien.
En- vista de la favorable impression que ha
causado IA companfa nos parece que la tenn
pOrada tendra bastante animation nOsotros
sinceramente 10 deseamos.