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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-09-02
From the White City.

The CHRONICLE has received for publi-
cation the following letter written by S.
X. Sh nkland, who has spent the past
three weeks in the worlds fair city
The fact that it is from Mr.. Shank land s
pen is sufficient to commend it to the
attention of our readers:
CHICAGO, ILL.,, Aug. 26, 1898.
EDITOR CHRoSICLE:-It is not my pur-
pose 10 present an elaborate description
Of the great exposition TO CHRONICLE
readers, who l know TO be highly intel
ligent, and given to reading the news
papers, which gives them more news in
detail, and in better form than l could
possibly do, with the limited knowledge
| have acquired in that direction, In the
brief period | have DEVOTED to the
examination of the rare aud wonderful
combination of interesting exhibits dis
played, which it may be pertinent to
say, exceeds, in all material respects,
that Of any other exhibition that has
ever been presented 70 the admiring
gaze of humanity in the worlds history.
In this marvellous aggregation of at.
tractiye and interesting exhibits, it could
not be reasonably expected that our
young state, with the niggardly appro-
priation granted by a non-appreciatiye
and parsimonious legislature, should
cope with the older, more populous and
liberal states. with appropriations vastly
in excess Of ours. i am gratified how
ever TO state, that our exhibit Is very
much better than l expected TO find il,
basing my opinion, as had, upon public
runanr hirh I naw assert IN "A III ga ndar
failed to do it full justice. While it is q
matter for regret that the limited appro-
priation precluded the possibility of a
more elaborate display of our material
resources, il is nevertheless a source of
more than ordinary satisfaction that We
are represented in the greatest exhibit
ton the world has ever known in q
fairly creditable manner. 1t may he
gratifying to the ladies of Custer, and
especially to the the members of the
Columbian Club" to know that the
grand elimination of their protracted
and laborious efforts, the mineral cot
ssgc, has been given q prominent posi-
tion upon the first floor Of the state
building, where II is viewed, aud greatly
admired by many thousands Of visitors
daily, who, by common consent concede
il TO be the most unique and attractive
exhibit, of its character, on the grounds.
Ii may also be a source of satisfaction to
those who have sent samples Of their
ores to the fair, to know that they have
been prominently displayed. both in the
state and mining building. and they all
bear printed label indicating the char
acter ofthe ore, name of mine. its loca-
ton. owners name, residence, and value
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-09-02

OF the ore per ton, a copy Of which label
enclose herewith, which by the way
vas gotten up by, and printed at the
instance OF our fellow townsman and
attendant commissioner, j. Z. Pitcher,
who, IT Is but just 10 state, is doing
everything in his power TO make the
exhibit attractive and potential as an
advertising medium for the state at
large, and the Black Hills in particular
Amid the vast throngs Of strangers here,
1t has been my pleasure to meet goodly
number Of familiar faces, and from the
number of Custer faces encountered.
am led TO the conclusion that the Scenic
City is better represented at the fair
than any town in the Hills. The latest
arrivals from Custer were Charlie Mana
han and wife, who came in two or three
days ago. and will spend ten or twelve
days doing the big show. Frank Walsh
left for home this evening, via Michigan
where he will visit few days with re-
latives. j. II. Thornby is holding down
lucrative position in the department
of admission, and his brother, w. j..
(our wild is fairly in the Columbian
swim, having been appointed one ofthe
judges of awards with a salary attach
msnt OF So per day. II. J. Stone, who
has been doing the fair in a most thor
ough and systematic manner for the
past two or three months, leaves for
home in day or two. Stone is con-
ceded TO be yeritable encyclopedia of
worlds fair knowledge. to whom Custer
ties desirous of obtaining information
In this direction are respectfully refer
red. The weather has been fairly
pleasant, but exceedingly dry since my
arrival here, and was surprised to find
the evenings almost as cool as they
were in Custer when left.
Mr.. Brown, secretary of the board of
State Commissioners, informs me that
the publication of my write-up Of the
Black Hills has been delayed BY reason
Of lack of funds, but he assures me
that it will be published. if be can sue
ceed in raising the funds necessary 10
defray the expense Of publication. 1t
is unnecessary to say, that the gentle
man has my most ardent wishes for his
success in this lsudable direction.
And now. as the hour is waxing late,
If you will kindly excuse me | will re-
spectfully retire, and submit the balance
of my report anon
Very Respectfully,
SAM K. SHANKLASD.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-09-02

The nomination of 5. n. Fitch as re-
publican candidate for commissioner
from the second district of Custer coan-
ty is very satisfactory to the nominees
many friends who reside and vote IN
the district. Mr.. Fitch is we'll known
in this part of the county as one of Gus
ter's progressive and successful business
men. His interests in the town and
county are extensive, and he will make
an excellent officer. The vote in the
precincts which comprise the 2nd dis
trict was quite close between the repub.
licans aud democrats last fall. but the
ticket of the former had safe majority
and the prospects for Mr.. Fitch's cleo.
ton are very favorable.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-09-02

The independent judicial convention
for the seventh circuit has been called to
meet at Hermosa Saturday, Sept. 10th.
The Pilot, referring to the selection OF
Hermosa as the place for holding the
convention says: What have We done
to deserve this? Was it because we were
80 unanimous on the silver question at
the barbecue and they hope by another
visit to us to convert US to the rest OF
their doctrines? No, let us be charit-
able nor think them guilty oi
such foolishness. and let us hope that
the sight and actual trial of Hermosa's
hospitality at the barbercue brings them
here again. And while some of the
bows may fear that the new party's en-
thusiasm may spoil the floor for future
dances, let Us try to forget that and
other calamities and giva them the vel.
come that a. gentlemen and friends
they deserve and we, as citisens OF the
Black Hills owe them.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-09-02

The first number of the Book of the
Fair has been received at this office. 1t
is work prepared by Herbert Howe
Bancroft, and published by the Bancroft
Company. To use the authors own
words his purpose is to present in at
tractiys and accurate form the whole
realm of art, industry. science and learn
ing, as exhibited in Chicago by the
nations of the earth. 1t is just the book
for the thousands who will be unable to
attend the exposition. The work will
be issued in 25 parts and the whole will
contain 1000 pages l2xl6 inches. The
illustrations will number about 1000.
The price is 81 90 for each part and no
book more worth the money asked was
ever issued.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-09-02
CITY, DAKOTA SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER Q 1898

weeks ago, was found last week in an
abandoned tunnel. Before disappearing
Davis wrote note to some of his
friends, stating that he intended to take
his life and would so dispose of his body
that it could not be found. Search for
the remains Of the supposed suicide was
made at that time, but they could not be
found, and it was generally believed
that he had left the country and had
not killed himself. The body was found
by boy who was looking for cattle, and
who was attracted to the tunnel by the
odor that issued from it.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-09-02

The confagration Which devastated .
part of South Chicago last week burned
over more territory than the historic
FIRE Of twenty two years ago. In less
than two hours 250 buildings we're eaten
up by the flames and for time $4,000
people we're in . state Of frenzy and
panic. In the building where the con
fagration originated young lady was
curling her hair. using spirit lamp to
heat the iron. The lamp exploded and
thus was the fre started. The Irish
lady's COW and the lantern have now 4
dangerous rival In the young woman
with . curling iron
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-09-02
On the Hills and in the vslleys.

Forty men are now employed on the
Dakota 4 Wyoming railroad, and de-
spite hard times work on the line 10
progressing steadily.
The democratic judicial convention
for the seventh circuit is called to meet
at Rapid City, on Saturday the 10th.
Pennington county is entitled to ten
delegates. Custer county seven and Fall
River county eight.
A number of precocious kids of Hill
City have fitted up a gambling den of
their .own. and money, jack knives or
anything else they can obtain possession
of pass over the green cloth during the
hours between darkness and dawn.
Adolph Kochman, merchant doing
business at Newcastle, was burned out
on Friday night of last week. HIS stock
of goods. valued at $4,000, was total
loss, and was insured for $4,000. The
building loss was covered by insurance.
Hot Springs new public school build
ing will not be ready for occupancy
this month. and the board of education
has been compelled to rent four vacant
buildings in different parts Of the town
in which to commence the fall term of
school. Ng =
Chas. Tutty. son Of Rev. Tutty, of
Hermosa, was accidentally shot last
week, the bullet from an old s<evSlvsr
he was handling lodging in the feshy
portion Of his shoulder. The young
man didn't know the weapon was load
cd. He will recover.
A party Of travelling Seventh Day Ad-
ventists have pitched their tent at
Rapid and are laboring with the unrs-
deemed of that place. Previous to their
removing to Rapid the Adventists held
meetings at Hill City, and succeeded in
making fifteen or twenty conversions.
Lake & HALEY have secured judg-
ment against the town Of Buffalo Gap
and Judge Gardner has issued writ Of
mandamus ordering the trustees to pay
the judgment, and II there is not money
enough in the village treasury, to levy
tax and raise the amount. The trus-
tees seem inclined to fight the judgment
on technical grounds. but the Repubsi-
can advises them TO pay it and stop
costs.
]. d. Lake Of Rapid City, has been
appointed receiver of the Black Hills
Mining and Milling company. and the
amount Of his bond Rxed at $60, 600.
The company plant At Rapid City was
operated successfully for time, but Tor
months Il has been running behind and
the indebtedness Of the institution il in
the neighborhood Of $SS0OO0O The
Journal is Of the opinion that the stock
holders will re-organise and by changes
in the business management put the
plant on paying basis.
The body Of Win T,Avis. the Lead
City mechanic who suicided several
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-09-02
State Normal School.

The Normal School at Spearfish opens
September IL. II offers much greater
advantages than ever before. Exclusive
of the model school there are now ten
teachers in the faculty, all specialists,
The library is very fine, there being up
ward of 5000 reference books. The
sciences are taught by the laboratory
method. The building is attractive, con.
venient, thoroughly furnished.
Expenses are lower than anywhere
else.
A thorough course in Methods OF
Teaching and Practice Teaching free.
A thorough cour in Typewriting
free, nine new Remington machines.
A thorough course in Shorthand free
shorthand dictionaries, phrase-books,
files of magazines, and stationery being
supplied without charge.
A thorough course in Bookkeeping
with blanks all furnished, free.
A thorough course in Drawing. includ.
ing Mechanical Drawing, free.
Courses in Elocution, Vocal Music,
German, Latin, and the higher mathe-
matics, by specialists, free.
Students are fitted for any course, in
any college, free. Students take any
subject they are qualified to study, and
with any class. No one is kept back to
wait for others
Text books and stationery furnished
free.
An entrance fee Of So per term for
those who intend to teach, and S. for
those who do not. is the only charge
made for anything whatever.
Board is reasonable. Rooms are nu-
merous and rents low for those who wish
to board themselves.
Nobody ever regrets attending this
School.
Address letters of inquiry and appli-
cations for circulars to
F. l.. COOK, PRINCIPAL,
Spearfish, S. Oak.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-09-02
Methodist Conferenea

The Black Hills Mission Conference
which has been in session at Spearfish
during the week will be concluded TO
morrow. The program for to-day and
TO- morrow is as follows:
Saturday, Sept. 2-S 80 a. m, Devo.
tional services. 8 a. m, Conference
business. 3 p. m, Temperance mass
meeting. Addressed by Rev Campbell
Whitewood; Rev Shambaugh, Hill
City, and Rev. Atwater, Minnsela. p.
m, Pentecostal and revival services, led
by Rev. Layton. Hot Springs s p. M,
Freedman's Aid and Southern Educa-
tional anniversary. Addresses by Rev.
Tracy, Custer City Rev. Nichols, Sun.
dance, and Rev. DR.. Irish, Fort Meade
Sunday, Sept. 3.-Conference Lo We
Feast led by Supt. Carnes, Rapid City
10 a. M, sermon by Bishop Ninde, fol
lowed by ordination Of deacons. p
m, Epworth League Anniversary Ad
dresses by Rev. Cheeseman, Spearfsh
and President Hancher, Of Hot Springs
| followe ed by ordination of elders. D
m, Missionary Anniversary. Sermon
/ by Rev. Anderson, Hot Springs. Ad
/ dress by Bishop Ninde.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-09-02

A delegate Republican convention 10 put In
nomination one candidate for the Office OF Cir
cunt Judge of the Seventh Judicial Circuit OF
South Dakota, Is hereby called 10 meet at the
CiTc;i:; co;:rt room IN the city Of Hot springs
South Dakota, at 10 o'clock a. m. on the 9th day
OF September, 1893. The basis of representation
for the counties comprising the Seventh Judicial
Circuit Is fixed AT one delegate for each fifty
votes or major fraction thereof cast for Sheldon
for governor at the election In November, 1892
and is as follows, to-wit: Custer county, ten
delegates, Fail River county, twelve delegates,
Pennington county. nineteen delegates.
5. 4. WILSON, 3. A. FLOWER,
Secretary. Chairman.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-09-02

Fall River county democrats met in
convention last Saturday afternoon and
elected delegates to the democratic
judicial convention. The delegation
was instructed to support j. II. Boomer,
a Fall River county attorney, for the no.
mination as circuit Judge.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-09-02
Rspublic.n state Convention.

The Republicans OF South Dakota will meet In
delegate convention In the city Of Huron, South
Dakota, at the Opera House, "Wednesday, the
10Th day OF September, 1893, at 30 o'clock p. m,
for the purpose Of placing In nomination three
candidates for the Office OF Judge Of the Supreme
Court Of South Dakota, and the transaction Of
such convention. The basis Of representation
will be one delegate 10 each fifty votes, or major
fraction thereof, cast for Hon. G. II. Sheldon
for governor In 1892.
The committee recommends that an alternate
10 each delegate be elected and that no proxies
be allowed at said convention, and that the dele
gates present be empowered 20 cast the full vote
Of the county. The counties will be entitled 10
delegates as follows:
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-09-02

The term Of L. 5. court which was to
have been convened at Deadwood o.
the 18th Of this month has been adjourn.
ed to October 23rd. Seven prisoners
held to thd grand jury are confined in
the Pennington county Jail at great
expense and y. S. Attorney Miller is
ready to attend to their cases. However
Judge Edgerton is enjoying. himself q,
the big fair and the mills of justice must
be shut down for another period of five
weeks.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-09-02

w. II. Bonham, editor of the Dead
wood Pioneer, has compiled and publish
ed in pamphlet form long list Of min
ing and milling terms with their
definitions. The book is valuable as
sistant to anyone Who Whistles to attain
= practical knowledge Of mining matters.
The CHRoSIcLE acknowledges the receipt
of CODY.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-09-02

DIR. Walter p. Jenny has been elected
dean of the School Of Mines at a salary
of $4,000 per year. The election is sat
isfactory to Black Hills people gener
alIy
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-09-02

For Sale or Rent
A five-room dwelling house with i'm.
proyements. For further particulars
apply at this Office.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-09-02

Granulated Sugar, IA lbs for 81 90.
Extra C, Is lbs for $100.
Best Rolled Oats, Is lbs for S100.
Rice, very good quality, 20 lbs for 81.
Rice, best quality. 10 lbs for $lo0.
Tomatoes, 10 cts a can, corn l2i cts.
Best California Canned goods, all
kinds, for 20 cts.
Eyaporated Peaches, IS cts.
Eyaporated Apricots, l3 cts.
Evaporated Apples, l2l cts.
Seedless raisins, 8 cts.
Dried grapes. z cts. Currants, 7 cts.
Gloss starch, ~ cts. Soda, "a cts.
BOTTOM KNOCKED OUT OF EVERYTHING.
Pillsbury's best xxx -four, $l.65 a
sack.
Best LIST pat. Neb., 81 so. formerly 81 rs
End pat. $l.35. Straight grade Sl.20.
Low grade So cts.
All pax. coffee Is cts. M. and Java,
the best in town, 40 cts, lbs for rs cts.
The best uncolored Japan tea, inn
ported expressly for my trade, for so cts;
! ID 25 cts.
Soap, 20 bars for $l.00.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-09-02
syaups AND ,elues FOR LESS THAN COST

sYRUPS AND JElLleS FOR LESS THAN COST.
20lb pail syrup 81 90, formerly 81 so.
20lb pail jellies 80 cts. formerly $l.35.
ID Salt meat IA cts. Boneless hams
Is cts. Medium hams IL cts. Break fast
bacon Is cts; this is bacon and not
smoked sides.
No. Giant powder 25 cts. Caps rs cts.
Fuse rs cts per 100.
TiNwARE LOWER THAN EVER
We haye not the space here to price
the enormous stock we carry.
no. Wash boiler. 81 90.
Tea kettles, 60 cts.
Wash basins, 10 cts.
Coffee pots from l5 to 40 cts.
Wire nails all below cost.
BB1 salt, $265.
New potatoes, $l.50 per 100 lbs.
Coal oil, 81. 40 can 1915 case.
Fruit and confectionery at greatly re-
duced prices
We haye 8 SO inch box stoves with
drums that will be closed out at a bar
gain, and are just what you want for
this winter.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-09-02

Dated az IhainberIaIn, so. OAK, THIS The %
day OF June, 1898.
BY order OF the Central Committee
j. NJ. GREENE, Chairman.
j. II. SCRIvEN, Secretary.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-07-08

In these days Of ocean telegraph
cable lines andlfast sailing steamships
there i really little need Of diplomatic
ambassadors and ministers plenipo-
Tertiary. For all ordinary information
al occasions the customary methods Of
business communication would prove
amply sufficient, while III rare cases Of
grave emergency specialeuyoys might
be appointed This view has appar7
emily been taken by the eNiearaguan'
Government, which has abolished its
Legations in this country and in
Europe, leaving on its diplomatic staT
only d few representatives M the i'm
portant Republics Of South and Gem
trail America. Considerations Of eco
Monty, although important, would
i scarcely be paramount III The deteiA
mination Of question involving the
entire scope Of Nicaragua foreign
relations. Even though nationalSecon
omy should be the immediate end il
view, the Nicaraguan Government
might find its chief advantage in de
monstrating to the world that the in
ternational business Of State can b.
carried on BY strictly modern methods
and without the intervention Of tinse
and rediape. Philadelphia Record
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-07-08
IN sHouLp ID IN EVERY HOUSE.

j b. Wilson, 37l Clay ST., Siarrs-
burg, Ma, says Re will not Be without
.Dr KING New Discovery for Con-
sumption, Coughs and Colds, that II
cured biz wife who was threatened
With Pneumonia after an attack II
Ella Grippe, when various other
remedies aud several physicians had
done her 40 good. Robert Barber, d
Cooksport, Pa. claims Pr. King ! New
Discovery las done him more good
than anything he ever used for Lung
Trouble Nothing like H. Try III
Free Trial Bottles at o. Williams
Jr. & Co Drug Store Large bottles
5Qe and 81 90.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-07-08

d There wasa great pageant in London
yesterday when fifty-fom poyal person
ages all supported extensively out pf
the earrings Of other people went TO
see the sickly son Of the Prince Of
Wales married to his dead brothers
sweetheart, who ii not his sweetheart
at all The marriage was made up BY
Queen Victoria and tile Prince Of
Wales, with an eye 70 the succession.
In view of the strong and increasing
j tendency 10 democracy in England il
is by no means certain that there will
be any succession after the present
Prince Of Wales shall have hadwhat
ever opportunity his long-iiyed mother
may leave him. But the fiction o
royalty dies hard and slowly in Eng
land
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-07-08
THE COMPASS PLANT.

On the western prairie is found the
compass plant whose leaves point to
the north. We wish 70 direct Won to
the great health giver, Bacon's Celery
King for the Nerves If you are suf-
fering from dyspepsia, liver complaint
and Indigestion, If you are sleepless
at night and awake in the morning
feeling langnid, tongue aud sallow
haggard looks, Bacon's Celery King
for the Nerves will cure you and res
tore you to blooming health. Trial
packages free large size zoe, at A.
NJ GILBERT 4 BRO, sole agents, II
NJ Queen st.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-07-08
A TOWN CLOCK WANTED.
Let Us All Make Nau Effort to se-
cure One.
EVERY ONE URGED TO SIGN.
The Following Petition IL Intended % Be Used Be.
fore the Mayor and CITY Council
sign III

For some time past TIE WORLD has
been hammering away at the city
council for a town clock, and has con,
cluded to use this means 70 ascertain
the feeling ~ the general public re-
garding il. Below we publisha peti.
ton, which we urge every citizen and
business man IN this city 10 sign.
This will give the Mayor and mem
beers Of the city council an idea what
the public At large think q II, and
whether they are satisfied TO be with
out a town clock. When good num-
/ bcr of signatures are attached The
WoRLD will place this petition before
I the council, and continue doing 50 as
fast as new names are added. Also as
4 reminder we will continue publishing
the petition until some action y
taken. If you are not called upon 70
sign, drop postal card n the otiiee ~
10 your intention, and yom will be
promptly waited upon. Ourcity needs
town clock badly, and we are going
to make an effort 10 get il Following
/ Is the petition
| 10 ne Honorable Mayor md Members ~
| ne Gity Council ~ Hmhasbmg. ".
Va
G0tlemen -
| We. The undersigned citizens and
business men Of the city 81 Martins
burg, West Va, knowing the value
Of, and advantage to the public gem
orally. do hereby respectfully petition
| your honorable body to take some inn
mediate steps towards the erection Of
| Il TOWN CLOCK Neighboring towns
much smaller than ours take especial
pride in this direction, and we see no
reason why our city should not have
one-and first class one at that. It
Is IN Invaluable thing, and we urge
you, MS our representatives, to take
| Immediate action toward the erection
Of d good and permanent TOWN
o'clock SIGNED,