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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-01-23
RAIN FOR THE HILLS.

Following the meeting of the citizens
of Custer county, which was held at
Hermosa, January 8. for the purpose of
taking steps to secure the services OF
the Melbourne Rain Making company,
for the coming season, was one held at
Rapid City last Saturday afternoon, at
which the several Black Hill counties
were represented The meeting was
called to order by Zach Holmes, K. b.
Reed was made chairman, James p.
Black secretary, and the plan of organ
ization formed by the Custer county
convention was adopted. A committee
of three was appointed to correspond
with Melbourne and ascertain on what
terms he could be employed by the
Black Hills counties. After transacting
other business the convention adjourn
ed to meet at Piedmont, Saturday, Jan.
30th, one week from to-day. 1t Is desir-
ed that each county committee shall re-
port progress in their respective coun
ties, at the Piedmont convention, and
this will necessitate prompt and speedy
action on the part of the precinct CON-
mittees When the Custer county or
ganizstion was perfected two weeks ago.
thirteen committees of two members
each were appointed to solicit subscrip-
tions in their respective precincts.
These precinct committees, list Of
which appeared in last weeks CHRoY-
IcLE, should improve the coming week
to the best of their ability and make a
report Of what has been accomplished,
to the committee of three which will
represent Custer county at the Piedmont
convention. Too much importance can
not be attached to this movement to
secure sure and sufficient moisture for
counties of the Black Hills. In Custer
county, as well as in others, large pro-
portion of the citizens are dependent
upon agricultural pursuits. Every val
lev is filled with one or more ranchers
who have faithfully titled fertile soil,
and then every year witnessed the par
tial or total destruction of their crops
by the visitation Of the drouth. To Sc
cure the services of the Goodland Arti-
fetal Rain Co, is to put an end to the
drouth, give the farmer or rancher the
full reward Of his labors, and to add an
impetus to an important industry. The
good results will be generally felt.
Everyone will be benefited either di-
rectly or otherwise. The success of the
project can be assured only by co oper.
alton. Let everyone lend a helping
| hand, and most decidedly let these mat
ters pertaining to the complete organi-
, zation and union of the different sections
be conscientiously attended to. Spring
is not far distant There is no time to
be lost. Let the precinct committees
bestir themselves.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-01-23

In congress can better enhance the in
terests of this portion of the state by
securing such an institution, than any
other legislation they may attempt"
Replying to recent inquiry of the
New York Financial and Mining Record,
the Hill City Tin Miner says: "The
mill building is finished, ready for ma
chinery, three carloads ofwhich arrived
to-day, and which will be Immediately
followed by seventeen other carloads,
which will be unloaded as fast as it can
be conveniently done. Mr.. Cline, the
representative of Fraser & Chalmers, is
awaiting the arrival to put it in place.
The work Of placing shafting, engines
and other machinery will occupy sever
al weeks. The railroad spur from the
main line TO the mill was finally finish
ed to-day, having been delayed by cold
weather and more urgent demand for
men at other points where the u. & VI.
company is extending its lines. On the
spur 10 the Addie mine there are two
heavv rock cuts which cannot be finish
ed until about March 18th. The re-
mainder OF the Addie spur. together
with spurs to the Cowboy, Gertie and
Nevada, constitute about eight miles OF
road, all Of which is dirt work and can
be much more economically done when
fla frnot tc - ~ usznnl ha
Tenderfoot mine being near the main
line will require only a switch. Work
will begin on these spurs about the first
Of April and the iron will be laid within
thirty days from that date. These rail-
road branches are all standard guage
and will be furnished with special ore
cars with a capacity OF 60 tons each,
with special engines for the work We
estimate from the above facts that un-
less some unforeseen contingency arises
that the crushing Of ore will begin about
the first Of May. Other preliminary
work, such as the building of ore houses
at the mines and at the mill, may delay
steady work month or two later, but
We believe from the information al hand
that our date is nearly correct The
local management is anxious to put the
ores to practical test as the pnblic can
be. and that they have not moved more
rapidly is due to the fact that they were
thorough in their preparations, with the
intention Of making thorough test at
every step; and while the public is an
xious for a test, the management is more
anxious that the test when made shall
be thorough"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-01-23
Personal Paragraphs.


NJ. A. Dodge was over from Hill City,
Monday.
/. NJ. Donaldson was in Hill City on
business Thursday.
Miss Maggie Chiison is visiting friends
in Lead City this week.
J. g. Jones, of Whitewood, was at the
Hotel kleemann, Monday.
Odo Reder was in Deadwood on busi-
ness Thursday and yesterday.
Attorney j. &. Trsinor, of Chicago, is
in Custer again this week on legal busi-
ness.
J. w. Dodge. of Edgemont, was guest
at the Kleemann on Tuesday of this
week.
J. F. Wright was a passenger for Hot
Springs, on the Monday evening pas
senger.
f. L. Maloney and T. II. Mutt, of Hay
Springs, Neb., were in Custer on busi-
HESS uilSSlOH lucsudy.
f. Sleining, of Rapid City, was in Gus
ter on Monday. Mr.. Sleining was on
his way home from Chicago.
Jess Delicate is in Deadwood this
week assisting in the opening of Gardi-
ner & Bailey's business house at that
place.
Miss Jessie Milliseck, who was the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. ID. w. McFadden,
last week, returned to her home at Hill
City Sunday morning.
S. J. Parsons, G. ID. Crouch. c. w.
Brown and r. A. Wallace, a party of
business and professional men of Rapid
City, were registered at the Kleemann
House Monday.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-01-23

1t now looks as if the South Dakota
legislature would meet in special ses-
sion TO consider once more the advisa-
bility Of making an appropriation fol a
state exhibit at the Worlds Fair. The
state commission which was created
last Nav, waited on our great Econ
omist. Gov. Mellette, and requested him
to call the special session. His Ex-
cellency informed them that he would
do 80 provided 1t would cost the state
nothing for such a session. He was as
sured that II would not, by the mem
bers Of the commission. and it is prob
able that the call will be made. The
prospect for creditable representation
of the states industries and resources, at
Chicago in 1898, is growing somewhat
brighter.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-01-23
Obituary.

Died in the town of Mochford, Wis,
Dec. 18th, 1891, Mrs. Sabra w. Gilmore,
aged so years.
Our sister was born near Boston,
Mass, and was converted in early life.
She was married to Mr.. Henry X. Gil
more. Oct. 10th, lS47, and moved to
Wisconsin in the year 1857, and soon
after with her husband united with the
+. B. church of Grand Prairie. She
was highly esteemed by all who had
the pleasure Of her acquaintance. The
church deeply feels its loss. She re-
turned from Custer, South Dakota,
where she had been spending some time
with her daughter, reaching her home
Monday, complaining Of illness Tues
day. and Friday morning she died.
Death came suddenly. and she was
ready for the call. "Be ye also ready"
A son and daughter are left to mourn
the loss of devoted Christian mother
Funeral discourse from John 20, l3,
"Why Weepest Thou ?"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-01-23

Sensational reports Of newly develop
ed phases Of the Gillian affair have
been the 'leaders" in this weeks dailies.
Wednesday it was reported that the U.
s. vessels on the Chilian coast had been
ordered to concentrate at Valparaiso.
and be prepared to move on short notice.
The presidents message which was ex-
pected to be decisive, for or against war,
has been delayed, and il is now impos-
sible to forsee what day may bring
forth in regard to the matter. The
Sioux City Journal, the most copserva-
tive and reliable of the western press,
in its last issue. states that there is more
war talk in Washington than at anv
time previous, and that prevailing opin-
ion is that the difficulty can never be
amicably settled. Chilli seems desirous
Of delaying the crisis, and is improving
every instant by making preparations
for conflict. 1t is urged by many that
war with people which numbers not
more than 100000 would be needless
one, and that the lives and money de-
voted to it would be needlessly sacri-
feed. However, the United States has
given the little repblic every oppor-
tunity to make reparation for its viola
ton of the international laws and if she
persists in refusing. the war is of her
own making. Our government must
protect its honor and its citizens at all
times and against all enemies. regard
less Of their insignificance. Chill is a
nation, and treat and should be treated az
such.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-01-23
Charged with a Aenious Crime.

Deputy United States Marshal Geo.
4. Bartlett came in from Rosebud
Agency yesterday morning with "Little,"
a Brule Buck, charged with committing
rape on the Indian maiden "She Gives
Presents" The party will go to Dead
wood this morning and preliminary
hearing will be he'd before United States
Commissioner Burns. The Journal was
informed by Bartlett that the govern
ment has clear case against Little
who Is member OF Lieutenant Dravos
company Of the Sixth cavalry, and that
a conviction of the crime means death.
Rapid Journal.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-01-23
Mining Items.

On Monday j. p. Foran exhibited at
the CHRONICLE Office three certificates
Of Assayer S. ID Porter, giving results of
tests Of gold ore taken from the May
flower mine, four miles west of Custer.
The assays resulted AZ follows: Com
mon fire test $l2l95 in gold to the ton
of ore, also a trace of silver. Tellurium
treatment. $l42.62 Concentrates, IL
tons into one, $S50.57 The above show
ing. while surprising to many, is nc. to
those who have been acquainted with
the value Of the property. 1t is one Of
the hest of a large number of good ones
at Camp Washington and vicinity. Mr..
Foran has owned the Mayfower for q
number of years, has developed it ex-
tensively. ard is confident that Ultimate
ly it will make him fortune.
The Union mine is gold property
located three miles west of Custer, and
owned by II. A. Albien. Mr.. Albien
has within the past few days let the con-
tract for one hundred foot tunnel. A
considerable amount of work has al.
ready been done on this property, the
most extensive of which is IS foot
shaft with two 80 or 20 foot drifts.
Superintendent j. S. Childs. of the
Harney Peak company, left Hill City a
few days ago for London. from which
place he will go to Cornwall and visit
the tin mines. He will, before return
ing, familiarize himself with the tin
mines and mills of that country. Mr.
Childs, being a practical miner, and
thoroughly acquainted with extracting
and working all the minerals of this
country, the Harney Peak company, we
are told, advised him to take this trip
for the purpose Of gaining more knowl-
edge in tin mining and milling
Tribune.
The State mine inspector, in conclud-
ing his report, makes the following sug.
gestion, the value OF which will be gen.
orally appreciated: I'm concluding
win refrain from pointing out any de-
fects of the Mine Inspection bill, or from
making recommendations INVOLVING any
state legislation, preferring to leave that
for some future time. will, however,
call your excellency's attention to the
fact that one of the greatest necessitiel
for the promotion Of mining industry
Of South Dakota. is the establishment o.
a government refining and assay Office
where reliable and accurate information
concerning the character, value, quaint
ty and variety Of mineral that exists
and now being mined, can be officially
given to the world. Such an institution
would hasten the development Of this
hidden wealth. with which the masses
OF people are unacquainted, opening ths
avenues ofinvestment to capital of thu
east and the old world. and bring ths
prospecting of these minerals withil
the reach Of those Of limited means. I
il my opinion that our representative
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-01-23


An item is going the rounds Of the
Black Hills press to the effect that Leh-
mans attorneys have filed notice of
their intention to take his case to the
supreme court again. Mr.. Buel X.
Wood, of this city. one attorney for
the murderer in the recent insanity In
quisition, makes positive denial of the
statement. Mr.. Wood says that before
his brother and Buell. left Custer for
Rapid City, it was understood that no
further steps would be taken in the case.
Another item bearing on this case,
which we have noticed in a number OF
our exchanges, contains the statement
that two juries were called to determine
Lehman's sanity, the first disagreeing.
1t would seem that some one had taken
pains to circulate false reports, as there
certainly were no facts upon which the
above could have been founded, as the
first and only jury called. reached a
decision within two hours from the
tima the case was given to it.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-01-23

The Chicago Times of a recent date
contains the following notice Of Mrs.
Insley, nee Charity Martin, the Black
Hills Nightingale: Miss Charity Mar
tin, who sang at a musicale here a few
nights ago, is known in private life as
Mrs. Insley, wife of well known news
paper man formerly here, but now Of
New York. She grew up in Black
Hills mining camp, where she early at
tracted attention by her fine natural
vocal powers. Since then she has grad
uated with honor from the New En-
gland conservatory of Boston, and has
also been studying here for year or
more. She has had some experience
before the public and is now to be the
leading soprano OF the Collins concert
company. She is a promising young
singer"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-01-23
Buckwheat Cakes.

The old way of setting to raise over night by the
Of while the cakes light yet there was always
well founded suspicion that buckwheat cakes made in
that indigestibe and unwhoesome, because
of the chemical action that takes place. alters the -four
from its original character that the sourng decomposing
continues in the stomach followed by dyspepsia
and kindred troubles.
The new way does away with all fermentation, souring
etc. places upon the table smoking hot buckwheat cakes
in II minutes less. Dr. Prices Cream Baking Powder
is the element that superseded the old methods Buck
wheat and all gddle cakes made with Dr. Prices Powder
only exceedingly light and delicious but can Be
enjoyed by dyspepcs and nvads with mpuniy Dr Prices
Cream the only baking powder containing the whites Of
eggs
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-01-23

Two shining lights of the legal world,
one of whom is a high and esteemed
official, and the other leading prac-
ticioner, INDUCED in quiet deer hunt,
during the Saturday adjournment Of
court. The result of the expedition was
fine, fat buck. We had intended to
give the whole affair away, with names,
ETC., and bring down upon them the
legions of the law, but the presentation
of a juicy, tender steak has forever seal
ed onr lips, and we wish the gentlemen
nothing but success-when on future
hunting expeditions.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-01-23

]. ID. Mcdonald, of the Wind Ca We
was down to the city on Saturday last
They are working hard this winter,
developing the passages Of the cave,
and by the time the season opens again
will haye many of the more difficult
passage ways enlarged. SO that the beau
tiful portions of the cave may be seen
with less vexation of spirit and wear
and tear Of the physical forces.-Star.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-01-23

Friday, Januury 18th, was the fourth
birthday of little Alfred Rutkowski, and
in observation of the occasion a party
was given TO the little folks of Custer
City, at the pleasant home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. F. j. V. Rutkowski. Those pres
ent were Birdie, Glen and Dali shope,
Carl and Eva Kubler. Clara Flynn,
Frankie Garlock, Joe. Pitcher, Jr. Hazel
Alexander, Jessie Cochran, Perry Wood.
Lizzie Johnson, and CATHERINE Frazer.
The Juvenile guests were given the free
dom of the house for the afternoon, and
there was no limit or restriction fixed
to their enjoyment. The event will
long be remembered by the youngsters
as their debut in society circles.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-01-23

Gardiner & Bailey, the new grocery
firm. yesterday received their first car
load Of groceries from the b. II. Mercan.
tile company at Rapid. The store will
be ready to receive goods in a day OF
two and will be opened for business in
about ten days. A complete stock of
staple and fancy groceries, provisions
and everything in their line will be
kept, new and sh.-Times.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-01-23

Judge Gardner left many warm
friends in Custer as result of his two
weeks sojourn here. He is perfect
gentleman, possessed of degree of legal
ability, dignity and mature judgement
which eminently qualities him to fill
the office to which he has been elected,
with credit and honor to himself Best
of all he has shown determination to
attend strictly to the court business OF
his circuit and see that all others con-
nected do also.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-01-23

At a cabinet meeting held last Tues.
day, Secretary Blaine was taken sud-
denly i'll, and compelled to retire.
Judging from all reports. his health is
still far from good, and his millions Of
friends fear his inability to take an ac-
tive part In the coming presidential
campaiQn
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-01-23

Some folks had an idea that it was
cold last week, but last Monday morn
ing when they arose and found mercury
coyly courting the numbers 35 to 40 be-
low, they concluded that the days of the
week previous were warm and sultry
ones. Twenty-four hours later there
was difference of 65 or 20 degrees in
the atmosphere, and the snow was
rapidly disappearing.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-01-23

rare specimens of the mineral deposits
of the Black Hills, Montana. Wyoming
and Colorado, and not few from Eu-
ropean countries. 1t is indeed valu-
able collection and fine ornament in
one of the pleasantest homes Of Custer
Citv.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-01-23

Discouraging reports Of the workings
of the prohibitory Jaw come from Sioux
Falls and other parts Of the state Out
Of seventeen indict nents for violations
Of the law. only one conviction was Sc
eurad
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-01-23

Mrs. G. G. Crary OF this city has one
ofthe finest mineral collections that it
has ever been our good fortune to ex-
anime. The lady has been several
years in securing 1t. and has succeeded
In filling her cabinet with hundreds Of
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-01-23

Court convened on Monday morning
and remained in session long enough 10
dispose Of two court cases. The first
was that of Albion G.. spearin VS.. II. E.
Hickman and Robert Rolston, plaintiff
asking that his deed to defendant Of
certain lands near Spokane be set aside.
The judgment of the court was that the
title to the land was vested in defend
ants, and they were ordered to give
mortgage to the plaintiff for the pur-
chase price Of the property. In the case
of Belmore vs. Gagnon, the court or
dered judgment for plaintiff
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-01-23

Senator Kyle thinks it would be un-
dignified and even criminal on the part
of the United States to engage in a war
with Chilli. Probably the reverend
gentleman never had an experience
with an unruly child.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-01-23
For Rent.

Three rooms IN the second story Of
the Baptist parsonage, one block west Of
court house. The rooms are nicely fin
ished, conveniently located, and will be
rented at reasonable rates. Apply to
Odo Reder. Custer, 8. ID.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-01-23

That fissure on the side Of the noun 1.
tain with steam arising from it, that
was telegraphed all over the country
from Cascade, has been explained.
During the past fall and winter noun :
tain sheep has been living off Of the
grass to be found in the streets of tn at
embryo city, and has been using the
mountain in question as q sort Of re-
treat. The steam came not exactly
from the sheep, but the sheep was the
cause Of the steam. At times very
little moisture will create considerable
steam.--Herald
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-01-23

A pair ofhounds finely bred, will trail
any sort OF animal, from the bear specie
down. Age one and one-half years.
viii sell cheap for cash. Call at CHRoN-
IcLE OFFICE for further particulars.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-01-23
ROrn-
House To Rent Chaan.

On Friday, January 22nd, 1892, Il
Mrs. c. A. Hsserodt, baby boy.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-01-23

The church of Rome has lost two of
its highest and most valued officials in
the death of Cardinal Manning. at Lon
don, and Cardinal Simeoni, at Rome.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-01-23

Sioux Falls has secured the South Da-
kota state fair for 1892. The city fur
nishes 81 800 and grounds.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-01-23

With four rooms, good well, nicely
located. Apply to Edward Rogers. Crook
street, Custer City, :. ID.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-01-23

Saturday evening, Jan. 16, 1892, in the
Court House at Custer Sity, r. 8. Price
and Julia M. Sammons, of Red Fern.
Judge A. T. Feay officiating.
On Thursday. Jan. 2l, 1892, at Custer
City, S. d., John Maxey Of Tenderfoot
and Belle Clinton Of Tin Reef, were
united in matrimony, Rev. +. j. Watt
mann, Of Fort Meade, officiating.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-01-23

Custer City. So. Dakota.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-01-23

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