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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-04-02

Chicago, March 2S.--Dr. V. T. M'Gil-
licuddy, formerly the Indian Agent at
Pine Ridge, called at army headquarters
to-day and gave it as his opinion that
trouble might be expected at the Rose
bud and other agencies. These Indians
have been raised to high state Of excite
ment by the recent killing of an Indian
near Black Pike creek, north of White
river, and out Of the jurisdiction of the
government. The murderer was des-
perado named Jack Whipple, who
pounded the redskin to death. These
Indians demanded vengeance, and
Whipple was arrested, but the authori-
ties claimed nothing could be done with
him, as the killing occurred outside ofthe
jurisdiction ofthe United States. The In
dians could not see the logic of this and
are now nutteriug and making threats
Dr. M'Gillicuddy also says the redskins
are still indulging in the ghost dance
and are ready for any exciting event as
an excuse for an outbreak. Another
complaint made by the Indians is that
they are not allowed to eat part of the
cattle which the government gives then,.
Fresh entrails and raw cattle are con-
sidered luxury, but the eating of these
delicacies has been stopped by the In
terror department, it being considered
that this food tends to arouse the brutal
and savage nature of the Indians. The
red men have taken this greatly to
heart, and some of them have refused 10
take their rations because the beef was
not served a la entrail.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-04-02

w. V. Starkweather, who was sent
from this county to the hospital for the
insane at Yankton over a year ago, and
a few months later, discharged as cured,
is now at New Richmond, Wis, enjoy
ing good health, and evidently prosper
ing. From his new home Mr.. Stark
weather has written a communication
TO the Aberdeen Star, describing the
conditions of things at the asylum at
Yankton, and relating some startling
facts. He states that when he was re-
ceived at the hospital he was not exam
ened, and at no time given medical
treatment, that during his stay there
number of the patients confined in the
same ward as he, were ill-treated and
abused by the attendants, and when i'll
refused the care they needed. He gives
a number Of these instances. and says
that the attendants are entirely to
blame, and not .he officers of the insti
tuition as they are not aware of what is
going on in the different wards. Mr..
Starkweather says that he has no reason
to complain of the treatment he receiv-
ed, but desires to help the old and help
less ones who are not in position to
demonstrate. He has written to Supt.
Mead, exposing these inhumanities, and
it is probable that an examination will
be made and change for the better be
brought about.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-04-02

Cheyenne, Wyo., March 29.-Word
comes to day of bold outrages by range
rustlers. They have been shooting
down horses and cattle for fortnight
and scores of carcasses lie on the forage
grounds. The prairie pirates select the
property of large owners who have been
vigorously endeavoring to stop the steal
ing. Charles Ford is here afraid for his
life to visit his ranch. The thieves are
running Johnson, Martina and Converse
counties. Nearly every prominent
range owner has been warned that he
will be killed if he visits the rustler dis
trict.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-04-02
Lost In London.

Newton Beers and his excellent COM
pany appeared at the opera house Mon
day evening in Lost in London" and
for two and half hours the very fair
audience which was present, watched
the progress of the play, alternating be-
tween laughter and tears. Our people
assembled at the opera honse Monday
evening, expecting TO be entertained by
first class company in first class
play, and we can safely say that no one
went away disappointed. for the com
ments since passed upon the entertain
ment were altogether complimentary.
Newton Beers, in the role of Job Arm
rod, the Swart King. could hardly have
been improved upon by any actor now
living. His depletion of the character
of the rough miner, in his happy home
on the streets OF London in search of his
erring wife, and at the scene of her
death, was simply grand, and seemingly
perfect. The pathos of his voice and
every action during the tragic events OF
the drama, drove from the minds of the
audience the fact that he was an actor,
and brought the tears again and again
Miss. Charlotte Maryland. rs Nellie Arm
rod, Jobs wife, was almost equally good
and she carried the difficult, emotional
part Of the SHINING and repentant wife
with wonderful power. Benjamin,
Blinker, Bowles, the policeman, and
fiddle Draggletborpe furnished the
comedy, and supported the leading char
acters very pleasingly. The fairy scene
and Jobs vision were exquisite.
Mr.. Beers and the other members ol
his company have won the admiration
and friendship of Custer people. and
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-04-02
Personal Paragraphs.

S.N. Fitch arrived home from Cham
berlain Monday morning. He stopped
at Omaha and Sioux City on his way
back, and enjoyed his trip very much.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. L Grantham passed
Saturday in Hill City.
J. f. Pitcher and family visited friends
at Point of Rocks Saturday and Sun
day.
G. A. Frazer was transacting business
in Deadwood Sunday and Monday,
Odo Reder took business trip 10
Deadwood on Monday of this week.
Mrs. w. G. Porter departed on Tues
days evening for the home of her par.
ents at Centre Point, Iowa, where she
will visit for few weeks.
Miss Julia Smith departed for Omaha
Tuesday evening, on visit to relatives
and friends.
B. r. Wood was in Hill City on legal
business Wednesday.
States Attorney w. g. Porter was
called to Deadwood on business We'd
nesday.
Jas. Clark and w. S. Wood were pas
sengers on the north bound Wednes
day morning trian.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-04-02

Jack Whipple, who murdered an In
dian on the reservation some time ago,
has been discharged from custody
There was at no time any question as 20
his guilt, but il could not be decided
what court had jurisdiction to try him.
The reservation will probably hs6aes
forth be looked upon as the "city Of re-
fnge," and the would-be murderers ofthe
future will doubtless entice their vic
Tins to that region before dispatching
them
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-04-02
Mass MeetinR-

A county mass meeting will be held at
Fairburn, Tuesday, April 10Th. 1892, at
10 a'clock a. IN, for the purpose of per-
fecting the organization of the Peoples
Party in Custer county. A complete or
ganization is desired, and it is earnestly
requested that those VINO are in SYM
pathy with the st. Louis platform and
its principles in the various precincts in
the county, will send good delegates to
this meeting. This is meeting in
which all are interested, and good at.
tendance is desired. Good speakers are
expected To be present on that occasion.
JOS. Dow, Chairman.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-04-02
CUSTER CITY SOUTH DAKOTA, SATURDAY. APRIL

should they be persuaded to visit us
again before leaving the Black Hills
circuit they will be greeted by SYM
pathetic and appreciative audience. f..
L. Webster, manager of the circuit has
certainly made favorable beginning,
in the introduction of the Newton Beers
Co, and will be relied upon to furnish
enjoyable entertainments in the future.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-04-02

The board of directorsof the Black
Hills Pioneer society will hold meet
ing at Deadwood on Friday, April 10th,
for the purpose of deciding upon the
place for the annual excursion of the
society, the date of which is June 9Th,
The excursion:sts will probably go to
Hot Springs.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-04-02

Ex-senator Moody, in conversation
with reporters for the Deadwood dailies,
has made statements regarding his re-
lations with President Harrison which
by no means accord with some of the
articles which have appeared in print OF
late. Mr.. Moody says that in the
Chamberlain convention there we're
two conflicting elements, one Of which
wished to send an uninstructed delega-
tion to Minneapolis, while the other
desired the passage of the strongest
kind Of resolutions and that he, in order
to unite the two factions offered COM
promise resolution. This, however, was
rejected and one strongly endorsing the
candidacy Of Harrison was passed. The
ex-senator says that he is and has been
at all times on the most friendly terms
with the president that before leaving
Washington, he called upon him and
was received cordially. He says further
that there has been no i'll feeling be-
tween Senator Pettigrew and the presi-
dent. The Mellette--Pettigrew Moody
squabble may not be thoroughly under
stood even now, but one indisputable
fact remains-South Dakota is for Har-
rison most emphatically.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-04-02
Died.

At Rapid City, South Dakota, March
3lst. Judge John w. Nowlin, after a
lingering illness of several months
duration.
He will be buried with Masonic hon
ors at 2;30 p. IN. Sunday afternoon, and
the Rapid City Lodge extends an invi-
tation to the Custer Lodge to assist at
the funeral.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-04-02
To Republicans OF Custer prsoinc.

Notice is hereby given, that meet
ing Of the Republican Club will be held
at the Court House at 7:30 p. IN. April
2nd 1892 Matts-s ef iutel cot ~ ue
presented, and all are earnestly request
ed TO attend.
This notice authorized at last meeting.
d. w. MCFADDEN,
Chairm'n pro tenn.
J. NJ. DONALDSON, Secy pro tenn.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-04-02

State Auditor l.. G.. Taylor has an
nounced himself as a candidate fer the
gubernatorial nomination. Taylor has
made a good officer and is very popular.
If nominated, he will 90 in with rush.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-04-02

The anarchists of France are resorting
to the develish dynamite method to
dispose of their enemies. Sunday morn
ing the home Of NJ. Bulot. an attorney,
who had assisted in the prosecution of
the anarchists, was wrecked by an ex-
plosion of dynamite, and seven persons
were seriously injured. A number of
arrests have been made, and the French
government should emulate the ex.
ample set by the United States in 1886.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-04-02

Chas, Miller, the Wyoming murderer,
will hang at Cheyenne, April 22nd. His
crime was the murder of two young
men of st. Joseph, Mo, in q box car
near Cheyenne. in September, 1890.
The killing was so brutal and inexcusable
that Miller, while poor and friendless,
the son of "a suicide father and an orphan
from infancy, had not the least sym
pathy. On no occasion has he express
ed regret for his enormous offense and
he is not bit nervous over the outlook.
Miller has twice escaped from Jail with
others. The second time he and com
panion were lost in blizzard OH the
plains and the latter died.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-04-02

Ferdinand Ward, "the young Napoleon
of finance" sentenced in 1885 to ten
years at Sing Sing, will be released the
30th of this month. There are other
charges against him, and he will prob
ably oe re-arrested as he steps from the
confines Of the penitentiary.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-04-02

Lake & HALEY. bankers of Buffalo
Gap, have sued the town of Buffalo Gap
for about So 800 which the firm holds in
town warrants. 1t seems that the last
town board elected at the Gap did not
qualify, and the members of the old one
refused to hold over, consequently no
tax was levied to meet the expenses of
the village government, and now no
money is forthcoming with which to
redeem the warrants issued.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-04-02

The Black Hills delegation to Cham
berlain got in their work for Hot
Springs, while at the convention, and
the prospect that the state convention
will be held at the Springs is brighter
than ever before. The argument that
the Hills have always faithfully rolled
up nice majority for the party, and
consequently is entitled to recognition,
is having more weight than any other.
The eastern part of the state can't afford
10 snub us just at this time.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-04-02
Black Hills Educational Association.
The annual meeting ofthe Black Hills
Educational Association is being held
at Spearfish to-day. The program is
SATURDAY MORNING.

Educational Association is being held
at spearfish to-day. The program is;
SATURDAY MORNING.
Present Trend of Educational
Thought in the United States" Prof F,
l.. Cook, Spearfish. Discussion opened
by Prof. w. NJ. Peterson, Central City
course of Study for County Schools"
Supt. l.. ID. Cook, Fall River county.
Discussion opened by Supt. Sue J. Neil,
Lawrence county.
SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
Methods in Reading for Primary
Grades" Miss Bertha Yonmans, Spear.
fish. Discussion opened by Mrs. J. b.
Henderson, Rapid City.
How TO Conduct Reading Circle"
Prof. J. G. Tyree, Hill City. Discussion
opened by Supt, f. A. Scott, Custer
county.
SATURDAY EVENING.
"The Place of the denominational
College in our Educational system" :"
President J, w. Hancher, Black Hills
college.
Election Of officers-adjourned.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-04-02

s. f. Hanna, general agent for Kendall
& Smith, Lincoln, owners ofgrain eleva-
tors along the B. & NJ. system, has been
in the Hills for the past two weeks.
The company has for year or SO sue
cessfully conducted warehouses at Dead
wood, Hill City and Custer. and has en-
joyed profitable business, but increas
ed trade in Nebraska has necessitated
closing these branches out. The con-
Germ at this city was transferred to
Hattenbach Bros at Hill City to John
Mungen and at Custer to Gardner &
Bailey. Mr.. Hanna informs US the COM
pany intends to retain this territory in
the produce line. He goes to Hot
Springs this morning with the excur-
sion party and will probably accompany
them to Lincoln.
Those who went out Wednesday even
ing TO hear Chat Dixie, "the phono-
graphic wonder" and "impersonator of
broken dialects" give his humorous
L lecture, bOUSs, Oiikiuai poOh u OtS'f WCtO
not little disappointed in the enter
tainment. In the first place Mr.. Dixie
was troubled with a severe cold, second
ly, when he found himself before an
audience of ladies and gentlemen, he
was at loss for something to say and
in addition to that is Was ratified and
handicapped by the hideous demonstra-
tions Of lot of little boys who should
be kept at home by their mammas and
| papas, until they know how to behave
themselves in public. Their actions on
/ Wednesday ev'g were simply outrageous
and would put to shame gang of street
arabs. We are assured by Mr.. Garlock,
proprietor Of the opera house, that in
the future If these boys do not allow
themselves to be controlled by gentle.
manly instincts, they will be summarily
elected from the building, and the nui-
sance abated.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-04-02

The Omaha Hardware Company was
burned ont at Omaha, Nebraska, Sun
day morning. Loss 5000. 900.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-04-02

Equal suffrage in Kansas does not
seem to be great success. and this year
there will be q noticeable decrease in
the vote cast by the women. Last year
two-fifths cf the total vote was polled
by the feminine population Of the state.
This year, the registration books show
that 1t will be less than one-fourth, and
four-fifths Of them are colored or for.
eign born. The educated and refined
ladies Of Kansas seem to be averse to
voting, but the members Of the lower
elements are brought to the polls
through the efforts of the wire pullsrs.
=----.-----=
The Bland silver bill 10 practically
dead. Saturday the house voted on the
bill, and it failed to pass, the vote stand
ing l4S to l4S. This result threw the
bill back on the calendar, to be taken
up In regular order, but its supporters of
the bill hoped to secure special order
In its favor. This they have failed TO
do aud the defeat Of the measure is
generally acknowledged This is a great
victory for the Cleveland faction of the
democratic party and swells consider
ably the presidential boom Of the man
J Of destiny.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1892-12-16
TWO COMBINATIONS.
The Land Court Rules Against the
Eleven League Clause and Hands
Down Important Opinions.

In the court of .. s. private land
claims to-day, Mr.. Justice Sluss, with the
unanimous approval of the court, handed
down the opinion confirming the Ala
media grant, docketed as case No. II, and
in which the attorneys are Messrs. How
ard, Jeffries & Earle. This grant was for
l06,274.89 acres in Bernalillo county, an
area in excess of eleven leagues, made in
ITO, and the court unanimously con-
firmed the grant to its full extent. The
court held that good possessory title
vested in the grantees from the date of
the grant, and that as there was perfect
chain of title from that time until now
the present claimants were entitled to
tnll confirmation.
The New MEXICAN has fully reported
this case heretofore and now only briefly
reviews the contention. The government
claimed that without the approval Of
the royal authority alter juridical pos
session, there could be no perfect grant,
and cited the case of Menard's heirs VS.
Maxey, s Howard. On the other hand
the claimants showed that this grant was
made prior to the reservation by the
king of the sole authority to complete
title of grants, and that therefore having
| complied with all other conditions, they
hold perfect Spanish land grant and are
entitled to every acre.
Justice Sluss for the court also made a
ruling in case No. 4, The San Antonio
del Rio Colorado grant, for 1S,525.23
acres in Taos county, represented by n.
B. Laughlin. This case involves the right
of a project to make u valid grant. The
| court remands its further consideration
| until next term of court to allow the
grantees chance to properly explain GER
tain papers introduced IN the case.
Mr. Chief Justice Reed, the whole court
concurring, handed down the opinion
which confirmed the Lucero de Godoi
grant for 10000 odd acres, in Taos county,
holding that the same decision as in the
Alameda case governed this grant.
Mr.. Reynolds United States attorney,
gave notice of an appeal to the United
States supreme court IN both cases, and
requested that further confirmation OF
grants for over eleven leagues be with
neld as he did not desire to drag all the
Iitigants before the supreme court, as
decision in the Alemada grant would be
binding on all.
The court then again took up the AL
godones case, and Its consideration will
probably occupy the court throughout to-
day.
The court will probably adjourn to-
morrow, after announcing its decision
IN lumber of other important cases.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1892-12-16

the Weber block room recently occupied
by him, and it is said the residence on
johnson street lately occupied by him
also contains several similar bundles.
Citizens who are short on linen will
doubtless find their effects at either of
these places.
The east bound morning train was
again two hours late to-day. Main line
railway men say the A. g. P. road is re-
sponsible for these frequent delays of
late. That road is doing big business
and has not sufficient rolling stock to
meet demands. Several A., I. & S. T.
engines have been sent to help out in
hauling the A. & P. trains.
Ex-Lieut. H. 0. Flipper, at present
guest of the Palace, and an expert witness
for the government in the Algodones
grant, was a classmate of Lieut.. p. H.
Plummer at West Point. He is at present
a resident of Nogales, and although a
young man is a recognized authority on
Mexican land laws, irrigation, etc. 1t
may be incidentally mentioned that Mr..
Flipper is the colored cadet who went
through West Point with honor to him
self and the regard of his comrades.
The dramatic performance dipecting
the scenes of the Guadalupe tradition was
presented to large audience last night.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1892-12-16
POLITICAL POINTERS.

Word comes up from Albuquerque that
Editor W. II. Hite, of the Albuquerque
lines, is right in 1t" for the Duke city's
postmastership.
Mr.. j. A. Jones, surveyor for Colfax
county, is candidate for the position of
surveyor general of New Mexico under
Grover Cleveland.
1t will be an inexcusable blunder if the
Republicans of the territorial council do
not organize that body satisfactory to
Intensely es.-Albuquerque Citizen.
Mr.. Chas. H. Gildersleeve is rather
smooth, and he may have thing or two
to say about the distribution of the fed
aral patronage in this territory. He is
camping close to headquarters at the
national capital.
From almost every editor of his party,
and some of the opposition, has come
hearty endorsement of Hon. Edmund G.
Ross for New Mexlco's next governor. A
prominent Republican newspaper man,
one who has fought Ross savagely in the
past, said to the Times editor few days
ago: 81 believe he will be appointed, and
ne ought to be. Ross is absolutely I'M
'ssailable and unpurchaseable, and he
has conscience, too."-Albuquerque
lines.
Judge Walker, who acceptably filled the
office of register of the land office at
santa Fe for portion of the term under
Cleveland's former administration, is
being pushed by his friends for reap
Pointment to that position. Il We
we're in error last week in stating that
Col. Matthews was an applicant Tor the
Ration postotlice under the new admins
tration. The colonel has SHE'D his castor
in the ring for the position of register of
the Santa Fe land otfice,-Raton Range.
Let's see, there are now five candidates
in the field for the governorship. These
Ire Col. Eads, late of Las Vegas, now of
Carrollton, Mo-; Col. j. W. Fleming. -qf !
Silver City; ex-Gov. Ross, Of Deming:
Judge W. I. Thornton. nov of Organ, and
J. G. Albright; Of Albuquerque, while
!, ta6 strong possibilities are Hon.
:. 4. Manzanares, of Las Vegas, and Hon.
Will Spiegelberg, at present sojourning
1t Frankfort, Germany. Judge Spiegel-
1erg writes that he still claims New Mex
co as his home, being absent only tenn
'orarily for the purpose of educating his
daughters, and it is reported that his
riends here and elsewhere throughout the
erritory are urging him to return and
make an active contest for the governor
hip.