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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1893-09-22
Cherokee Strip Opened,

ARKANSAS CRY, Mo-, Sept. 16.-Five
minutes before noon 10000 men and
women, gathered on the north and south
boundaries of the Cherokee Strip, await
ing breathlessly the signal which should
announce the arrival of the hour when
possession OF the land of that modern
Eldorado should pass from the owner
ship of the government into that of its
individual citizens,
Some mounted thoroughbred racers,
some less fleet but surer footed COW
ponies, some bicycles, others buggies
and wagons. The throng was made up
of all classes, from the shrewd finapcier
and the real estate Spectator to the
sturdy young farmer, bent only on Sc
curing a homestead for himself and fam
lily.
As the minutes deere ised to seconds,
reins were frightened, girths cinched,
stirrups and straps looked after, and
every muscle was tense and quivering
with excitement When exactly at high
noon, at signal from the commanding
officer, the reyolvers of Uncle Sans ,e-
representatives. rang out the signal for
the start.
Pel-mel, heller SHELTER, hurry skurry,
the great speculative army rushed across
the line and raced for home and fortune,
the shouting men, the cracking whips,
the rafting wheels, the gathering hoofs,
and the explosion OF firearms, combined
to make confusion of sound in keep
ing with the general disorder of the
start, and to render the scene one Of in
iescribable pandemonium.
Those best mounted were in the lead.
There were collisions and mishaps here
and there, breakdowns Of vehicles, dash
ing not only the boomers, but their
hopes to the ground, horses refusing to
cross deep gullies and their riders aban-
doning them and continuing the race on
foot, or making long detours to avoid
bad grounds.
There was a close race between horse
men who had chosen some town lot or
quarter section of farming land, stumb-
ling over rocks, wadIng streams, climb
ing precipitous banks-on they went.
The chivalry which had relinqulshed
places in the line to women all disap
peaaed in the scramble for actual results.
Women had to take chances with men
in the race. 1t is to their credit that
some of them made as good showing IN
the struggle as the alleged lords of ere
alton, reaching the goal in time to pre-
empt desired bits of mother earth.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1893-09-22
WASHINGTON CITY NEWS.

Special CorrespOu dence.
WASHINGTON, September, 10 1893.
1t is calculated to make man rub
his eyes and ask himself whether this is
1888 or 1898 when he hears the demo
cratic arguments advanced in favor of
the bill which has been reported to the
house, providing for the removal of ey
cry vestige of federal control over con
gressional and presidential elections.
BY the way, the title of this bill should
read "a bill to perpetuate democratic
control of the southern states, and of
the states of New York, Massachusetts,
md Illinois, through the hoodlum ele-
ment in the cities of New York, Chicago
and Boston, for that is the real object
The arguments in favor of the bill are
practically the same as those advanced
in the tifties in favor of accession. The
author of the bill Representative Tucker
of Nlrginia-has the audacity to say
that the federal government has no right
to supervise the election of the states
representatives in congress" Since
when did the states have any represen-
tatives IN congress? If representatives
are state officials, what did the trainers
of the constitution of the United States
mean by this; "rhs times, places and
ndnBpt +hordfng elections Tor senator's
and representatives shall be prescribed
in each state by the Legislature thereof;
but the congress may at any time by
law make or alter such regulations" and
by this: each house (of congress
shall be the judge of the elections, re-
turns and qualifications of its own mem
bsrs| The senate has within short
time exercised its authority under the
lstsquoted clause by refusing to seat
senators appointed by the governors OF
three states, and it was done, too, bv
the votes of democratic senators, acting
under the direct order of the president;
but when was the democratic party eyer
consistent in anything? The claim that
federal supervision of elections is uncon-
stitutional is false one and no one
knows it any better than the democrats
who have the effrontery to make it, in
the hope of binding the ignorant.
The administration is dealing with the
Geary anti Chinese law in its usual
WILDLY obbly style. 1t started out
with flourish of trumpets a few days
ago by announcing that the law was to
be enforced. Wien the new Chinese
minister called at the department Of
state to file the formal protest of his
government against enforcing the law
and to put in few words himself in the
same line, he was informed by Secretary
Gresham thot the operation of the law
would be suspended until congress took
some action relating thereto. Two bills
have been introduced in the house, both
modifying the law, and one of them is
sa d by some people to have the appro-
baton of the administration, although
others say that Representative McCreary
of Kentucky, chairman of the house
committee on foreign affairs, is at work
upon new Chinese bill which is to he
backed by the administration. Very
naturally these things are little con-
fusing. Your correspondent sought en-
hghtenment from Representative Geary.
of California, who acting with the other
senators and representatives from the
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1893-09-22
Krug is Captured.

ST PAUL, Sept. Is -Adolph Krug the
alleged defaulting treasurer Of Seattle,
Washington, was arrested at the union
depot here this evening just as he was
about to take the east bound Omaha
train for Chicago. The arrest was etfec-
ted by Frank Crawford, of Seattle.
Krug was taken to the Merchants hotel
for the night, The mayor of Seattle
was telegraphed, and wired Crawford to
hold the prisoner at all hazards. Krug,
when captured, had 500 Ola his person.
After fleeing from Seattle he went to
Winnipeg, whore he spent three days,
and then came to St Paul.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1893-09-22
THROUGH TICKETS

To and from all points in America,
England and Europe can be purchased
at any ticket Office of this company.
Full information concerning rates,
OF time trains, rates and other details
furnished on Application to any agent,
A D. CHAIR TON,
Assist Gen'l as. Agt.
Portland, o
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1893-09-22
RUSH INTO wILDn1NEss.

Boomers trains loaded with townslters
crept along, being forbidden to e1des6
II miles an hour, while horsemen passed
them, waving their hats in derision. As
the train pulled into the townsite the
boomers swarmed ont of the cars like
ants, and in fifteen minutes what was
formerly waste country became popu-
lous community.
Innumerable fights over lots resulted,
and in the absence of other means Ct s, t.
Element might carried the day, The
strong took possession.
Tents were set mp, town meetings
were held, officers elected and in an in
credibly short time full-hedged nun
iclpality had sprung into existence.
Meantime, on the prairies, farmers
continued their race for homesteads,
leaving the women folks to follow in the
slow moving plairie schooners, bringing
bousehould implements and shelter, till
such time as permanent abodes can be
erected. Enough people made the run
to furnish each of the $1,000 home
steads with an occupant and give every
township 1900 inhabitants.
Over $4,000 certificates were issued,
but large number took both home.
stead and townsite certificates, the mum
Der of certificates does not represent the
number of boomers,
1t is estimated that $4,000 raced from
Arkansas City, 1900 from Caldwell,
HOOP from Orlando 5000 from Hennesy
1000 from StillM alter, 5000 from Kiowa,
5000 from Hunnewell, and 5000 to 5000
from other points; in all, nearly double
the number which raced into Oklahoma.
At all stations between Caldwell and
Wichita, on the Rock Island road, hun
dreds of boomer were left, because of
the inability of the trains to carry them
1t became necessary to lock the doors
of the cars and leave the unfortunates to
shift for themselves.
Arrived in the strip the throng found
a desolate waste. Most Of the hay had
been cut off, and what remains is either
burned off by prairie fires or scorched
down by drought or the SUM- The creeks
are a dry, and the Arkansas and Cim-
AKRON rivers nearly so.
THE CHER KEE STRIP,
There will be Great suffering for lack
of water. Some places it Is aruost i'm
possible TO obtain it; at Others it has to
be hauled man miles, and then is of
poor quality. L will probably entail
much sieSn $ : be work OF DIGGING
wells in Tie smiy soil Is very sl.w and
will b yr % be PM down To 100 TO $50
feet t, care aa.cr.
The fact th't 10 towns tho sarv, g was
only by Dio,ks, nut by lots, canseG
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-23
The Md Winter Exp osition.

The low rates to California now offer
ed by the Burlington Route, constItute
an unequalled opportunity of visiting
that Land Of Sunshine, Fruit and Flow
ers.
On account of the Mii-Winter Expo
sition-California Worlds Fair--agents
are now selling round trip tickets to San
Francisco, Los Engeles, san Bernardino,
San Dieago etc, at greatly reduced rates
Tickets are good TO return until April
30th, 1894, and are very liberal as re-
CARDS stop overs and transit limits,
Wide choice of routes going and return
ing.
This is the year Of years 20 visit Cali
fornia, and the Burlington is the route
OF routes to get there.
Ask your nearest ticket agent for full
information, or write 10 J. Francis, Gen
eral Passenger & Ticket Agent, Omaha,
Neh
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-23

The HAYWARD correspondent Of the
Rapid City Journal, reports the follow
ing accident which occurred few days
ago on Battle Creek. where a number of
placer miners were at work "Henry
Seville, Frank Bracheau and Will Ferris
have been placer mining on Battle creek
below the Willis ranch for some time.
At 430 O'Clock yesterday Messrs. Brach-
eau and Ferris were in the drift and
Mr.. Seville outside panning when the
clay from above dropped, and, without
the slightest warning, buried Mr.. Brach.
eau from sight. Mr.. Ferris had just
stepped back, thus saving his LIFE. One
foot was caught so that he was unable
to do anything for his companion until
he had received assistance first himself
When extricated Mr., Bracheau was
found to be seriously injured, his nose
being broken, one eve injured right leg
broken. besides being badly bruised all
over. Medical assistance was obtained
as soon as possible, and at last accounts
he was doing as well as could be ex
pectpd -
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-23
Personal Mention.
II. F. LAKE.

County Judge Chas. +. Smith visited
Hill City on Wednesday of this week.
Lawyer w. II Mitchell went to Hill
City by the Sunday morning passenger.
Attorney L. S. Gull, of Hot Springs,
was transactng legal business in Custer,
Saturday last.
Miss Ola Johnesse is here TO spend
the holiday season, .he guest of her
sister, Mrs, d. w. McFadden.
c. l.. Wood, one Of the attorneys en-
gagged in the contest case, returned to
Rapid City, Saturday evening,
Senator Thornby is in the city, and
will spend the holidays with the family
Of his sister, Mrs. Jos. + Pitcher.
Stenographer Grantham went to RAJ
pid City the first Of the week to attend
court Mrs. Grantham accompanied
him.
Photographer Cross came up from the
Springs, Tuesday morning, and re open
ed the gallery near DIR. Fishers resi-
dence.
VIM. Austin, of Ipswich, s. D., was an
arrival in the city Monday morning
and expects to make this his home in
the future,
NJ. II. Taylor, brakeman on the high
line passenger, has been granted two
weeks lay off, and viii spend the holi-
days with Custer relatives.
Royal Johnson and family, formerly
of this city but who now reside near
Sheridan, in the central Hills, were
visiting Custer friends this week.
WILDER F. Wright and wife arri ved at
Custer, Thursday morning, from Yorf,
Neb., and will visit during the holidays
with Mr.. Wright's parents who reside
near Custer
George Thornhy, who had been visit
ing with j. +. Pitcher and family for
several weeks, departed Saturday even,
ing for his home at lillian, New York,
W. j. Thornby accompanied him as far
as Edgemont.
Banker Carrigan departed Wednes-
day evening for Kayena. Neb., to meet
his daughter, Miss Dollie, who was on
her way home from Omaha, where she
has been attending school. They arriv-
ed home by yesterday mornings train.
Geo. w. Kimble. operator at the Gus
ter telephone station, visited Speariish
last week, and enjoyed ride over the
recently completed branch Of the B. &
NJ Mr. Kimbe says the route is a
wonderful one. some Of the grandest
scenery IN the Hills being visible from
the line
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-23
Church ~ otes.

The revival services which were an
nounced to commence at the NJ. T..
Church Jan. list, have been postponed
until Feby lst Rev. N. A. Swikard,
Pb. d., will assist.
The quarterly meeting held at the NJ.
+. church last Saturday aud Sunday,
was one of the best ever held in Custer.
On Sunday morning Mr.. and Mira. Ford
Mclaughlin presented their child to the
Lord in Christian Baptism, after which
the Rev. j. b. earns preached soul
inspiring sermon. About 80 partook ol
the Sacrament of the Lords Supper
The revival spirit was manifest in the
evening service. There were IS testi-
monies at the Love Feast. Five united
with the church, three by letter and
two on probation. There have been
thirteen accessions since Conference.
Rev. A. J. Cheeseman will preach q
special Christmas sermon at the M. Z
church next Sunday morning. The
evening subject is, "UnderstaLding the
Times" Special Christmas music by
the choir.
A. JIG.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-23
aHERJFp,S SALE

BY virtue of a Special execution, issued out of
and under the seal of the Circuit Court IN and for
the County of Custer and State OF South Dakota
upon Judgment of foreclosure of Chaiel Mort
gage. rendered and dOckcted in the said court,
on the 2ith day Of November A. ID. 1873. in An
action wherein Thomas V. Garlock is plaintiff
and Robert B. Moss Is defendant, In favor Of the
said plaintiff and against the said defendant. for
the sum of Three Hundred Eighteen aud 81. TOO
dollars {s3i8.S6), besides Fifteen and jD-lO0 dol
lars (Si5.50) costs, making total OF Three Hun
dred Thirty-four and 36-iO0 dollars 1854 36l,
which special execution was directed and de
lfycted to me AS sheriff in and for said c0aaty of
Custer. ] have Ibis 18th day Of December. 4. ID.
1893 levied upon all the right, title and interest
Of the said Defendant Robert b. Moss. ia aud to
the following described mortgaged property, to-
wit:
One Sullivan Diamond Drill, size + complete.
One Ames Portable Boiler, attached TO above
mentioned Diamond Drill.
one Special Pump, No. ~, used asdrIll pump.
Notice is hereby given, that |, the undersigned,
as sheriff rs aforesaid. will sell the above de
scribed mortgaged property to the highest bid
der. for cash. at public auction al the front door
of the Court House IN Custer City. u the County
of Custer and state of South Dakota on Sat
DAY, the 30th day OF December, A. ID. 1893, at 2
O'Clock p. m, of that day, to satisfy the said
special execution, together with the interest and
costs thereon.
Dated at Custer City, s. d., December 18th, A.
ID. 1883.
A. NJ. WILLARD,
Sheriff OF Custer County, i. ID.
irrtx xalilalicatiAn Ancalla 4.r
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-23
La Grinne Again.

The re-appearance of the Grip" calls
to mind the experience of Jas. O. Jones,
publisher of the Leader, Mexia, Texas.
lie was sick in bed for ten days with the
grip during its prevalence a year or two
ago. Later in the season he had see
ond attack. lie says: "ln the latter
case used Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy and with considerable success, /
think, only being in bed pittle over
two days. The second attack am salts
fed, would have been equally IS bad rs
the first. bnt for the use of this remedy.'
1t should be borne in mind that the grin
is much the same as very severe cold
and requires precisely the same treat
ment. When YOU wish to cure cold
quickly and eflectually give this remedy
a trial. % and 80 cent bottles for sale
by all druggists.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-23
For Over Fifty Years

An Old and Weil-Tried Remedy
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for over fifty wears 10y millions of
mothers for their children while teeth
ing, with perfect success. 1t soothes
the child. softens the gums. alays all
pain. cures wind collie and is the best
remedy for Dialrhea. Is pleasant to
the taste Sold by Druggists in every
part of the World. Twenty five cents a
bottle. Its value is incalculabe. Be sure
and ask for Mrs, Winslow's Soothing
Syrup, and take no other kind.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-23
SNtTIU OF NUSItf lONhIy
First publication, December iG, 1898.
SHERIFP'S SALE.


BY virtue of an execution issued out Of and
under the seal Of the Circuit Court ia and for the
County of Custer and State Of South Dakota,
said Court on the end day of November, A. ID.
1892, In an action wherein Ralph q. Packard Is
plaintiff and The South Dakota Mining Com
pany, incorporation, defendant, in favor Of said
plaintiff and against the said defendant for the
sum of Nine Hundred One and S4-f00 Dollars,
which execution was directed and delivered TO
me as sheriff In and for said County Of Custer,
have this 14th day OF November, A.. ID. 1893,
levied upon all the right title and interest of the
said defendant, The South Dakota Mining Com
pany, incorporation, in aud 10 the following de-
scribed real property, situated in the County of
Custer, in the State OF South Dakota, tO-wit
That certain placer mining claim, known as the
-Four Nile Placer Claim; situated IN Custer Min;
about four miles west OF Custer City, and more
particularly described as follows, to-wft Be-
ginning at the posted notice of location which is
stake No. I, running thence one hundred and
sixty feet southwesterly TO stake No. 2, running
thence two thousand ST. hundred and ten feet
south 10 stake No. 3, running thence one thou
sand three hundred and eighty-three feet In q
sOutherly direction to stake No. 4, running
thence one hundred aud forty-efght feet north
to stake No. 8. running thence eight hundred
running thence one thousand eight hundred and
thirty feet nOrtheasterIy to stake No. 4, thence
one thousand one hundred and thirty-four feet
Sr and y He fee.
erly to stake No. Q, thence eight hnll-
dred and twenty-five feet northwesteriv to stake
No. TO- thence three hundred and forty-eight
feet soufhwesterly TO stake No. 1 and place Of
beginning. Said claim containing eighty acres,
more or less. Also that certain mill site and
water right known as the "Red Jacket Mill
Site" said mill site containing 1--WE acres, more
or less; said mill site being situate IN the Gus
ter mining district, Custer County, south Da.
kota, four miles west Of Custer City. and lies
Placer Claim, upon which sald mill site IL situat
ed the Red Jacket quartz mill, together with all
situated, on said above described property.
as sheriff a. Aforesaid, will sell the above de-
scribed real property 70 the highest bidder,
for cash, at public auction, ut the front door OF
the Court House In the town Of Custer City, In
the County Of Custer and State OF Bovlh Dakota,
on Monday, the Sth day Of January, A. ID. 16o4, at
O'Clock p. m, Of that day, TO saffsfy the execu-
ton, together with the interest and costa thtre-
on, N
Dated December eth, A. d. isss.
ALBERT NJ. WILLARD.
Sheriff OF Custer C0untT B. D.
W. q. PORTER, Attorney. W. M
First pubIication, Dec. ..
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-23
R. w. A,

AT meeting held last Monday even
ing the Custer Camp of Modern Wood
man, elected officers for the ensuing
term of six months, as follows;
V. Buell. r. Wood.
w. All. B. Swain.
+. B,-W. NJ. Alexander.
Clerk. n. Granger
Escort-D. f. Shope.
Watchman-
Sentry
Manager-A. NJ. Willard.
Delegate to State Convention-C. l..
Smith.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-23
Eastern Star.

The installation Of the following of
fcers of Custer Chapter, Eastern Star
occurred at Masonic Hall last Saturday
evening:
Mrs. Jane L. Towner, w. NJ.
Mrs. Eliza Tunley, A. M.
w. +. Hanley, w. p.
Mrs. Emma l.. Orr, Sec.
Mrs Louisa Carrigan, Treas.
Mrs. Grace Lewis, Cond.
Mrs. Helen Rutkowski, Asst. Cond.
Mrs. Marion Clark, Warder.
d. Henault, Sentinel.
Mrs. Hattie Pitcher, Chaplain.
Mrs. Flora Shope, Adah.
Mrs. Blanch Fisher, Ruth.
Mrs. Susan Wood, Martha.
Mrs. Mary Cochran, Esther.
Mrs. Pauline Olds, Electa.
Mrs. Bertha l.. Miller, Marshal.
Mrs. Jessie Porter, Organst.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-23

Mark Booth is carrying his left hand
in a sling this week, as a consequence of
bullet ound accidentally inflicted by
himself while taking a revolver to
pieces last Monday afternoon. The
weapon was discharged unintentionally,
and the bullet passed through the index
finger of the left hand, between the first
and second joints. The bone was some.
what shattered, but DR.. Fisher sncceed-
ed in saving the member. The only
permanent effect Of the accident, which
is anticipated, is slight stifiening of the
finger.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-23
SUMMONS.


CTATE or SOUTH DAKOTA, COUNTY OF
- Custer. In the Circuit Court OF the Seventh
Judicial Circuit.
+. l.. Santway, Plaintiff,
John Scibert and Dora A.
Norton, formerly Dora A. Sch
bert, and The Western Farm
Mortgage Trust Company,
Corporation, Defts.
The State of South Dakota sends Greeting TO
the above named defendants.
You are hereby summoned and required 10
answer the complaint of the above named plant
III, which was duly filed in the Office OF the clerk
of the Circuit Court, Seventh Judicial Circuit of
South Dakota, In and for Custer County, on the
18th day Of December, 1893, n copy Of which Is
herewith served upon you, and 10 serve a copy
OF your answer upon the subscriber at his office
In the town OF Custer City, South Dakota, with
in thirty days after the service0f this summons,
exclusive Of the day OF service and II you fail TO
answer this complaint within that time, the
plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief de-
manded In the complaint,
Dated at Custer City, South Dakota, this 18TH
day OF December, A. -. 1893.
WILLIAM q. PORTER,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
First publication, December 10th, 1893.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-23

Wm. Fisher, of Custer, is the victim
Of the third serious accident which has
occurred in this city in the last week.
Thursday afternoon, Will attempted to
cross French creek. near A. j. Chlson's
residence, on bridge which had been
imp revised from two or three timLcrs
When part way across, one Of the boards
broke, and piece of it few up, striking
Will on the cap of the right knee, fore.
ing it out Of lis proper position and
breaking it. The unfortunate Young
man was helped to his home by Mr..
Chilson and others who witnessed the
accident, and DR.. Fisher Immediately
summoned. The injury is very seri-
Gus one and may possibly cripple win
for life. He has the sympathy of bis
many friends, who earnestly hope that
he may soon regain the entire use Of the
limb.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-23

That dread monster Group" has lost
its terrors for us since We began using
Chamberlain Cough Remedy. 1t never
fails to give speedy relief in the most
severe cases and we always Keep bottle
in the house, and recommend its use TO
our friends whose little ones are 50 liza
ble to be attacked with Group dn ing the
winter months" John II Culom, Edi-
tor Of the News, Garland, Texas. 25and
80 cent bottles for sale by all druggists,