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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-09-06
SEATTLE TO HOT SPRINGS And RETURN
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total Indebtedness OF $kS0. gT0 10
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-09-06
THE STARR DITCH.


A Mach Needed improvement which
VIII Benefit $500 Acres OF Land.
There were fled yesterday with the
clerk Of the board OF county commissioners
an assessment map. plat. profile, schedule
OF benefits and other papers concerning
the proposed drainage ditch in the south
part of the White river valley. as petit
toned for by Samuel h. Starr and Others.
@. +. Wegener. the civil engineer ia
charge Of the work. reports that the cost
OF the improvement will be NOT more than
Nan. but may turn out to be done, on
account of the present scarcity of work,
Tor about 81. 500 The ditch Is seven miles
long and has general depth of five feet.
The averaged sire Is three feet at the bot
tom and thirteen feet on top. with an av-
efage capacity of g55.ooo gallons of water
fsf hour, more than sufficient 10 thor
oashly drain the entire district.
There are about 3, 30 acres 10 be bene-
hsed by the proposed ditch, 50 that the
assessment per acre il light, ranging from
scents 10 about s. per acre. according TO
ihiocatlon and elevation. About seventy
sues, which are constantly covered with
sstsf, are assessed ut the rate OF 81. 50 per
50 AhS AAAlH0fNWENt II very HluNu
aseaed, and the principal property owners
q ihe valley. sueh a. Richard JEFF. T. v.
Avord. T. Christopher. w. Mcmahon.
Jerome Catlin. David Hart and others.
hase expressed their satisfaction with il
nosersoas opposition 10 the work 10 TO be
expected. especially since the county COM
mssloners intend TO Issue bonds In pay
mfatior II. so As 10 give the assessed land
esatn sevsra! years tune TO pay their
F1s OF the cost. Bat il IS doubtful
washer the county commissioners will 20
ahssd sith the work before the question
~ ne constitutionality oil the ditch lsw
as been decided in the case of the White
saeh, which is now pending in court
Witnesses on RehAif Of Mrs. y~sier.
Aessrs White 4 Munday. IT, r. Shields
saa Thomas Burke. Of counsel for Min
ne q. fesler. yesterday hsed an order
sAn the county clerk 20 have q number
y witnesses sabppaasd on behalf of their
ssssnt Ia the case against her for con.
sprssy To destroy the last will Of her bus
. sand, the late Henry l.. Iesier. which
zones az in the superior court today. 1t
probable. however. tha, the case will Do
ssssinaed. The witnesses wanted by the
defense are.
Moses H. Maddocks, De. John IL Kes,n.
APP Francis J, Burns, Mrs Rosa
Jaws = {. Crawford. Mrs. Eanice Biak,lv
Henry 4. Smith, Harry White. A
seaay, Frank HYDE, Burt J. Humphrevs
80 ". Il. MAddccks. William A. earle
srS Frances J. Barns. ]. NJ LYON. Mr..
Aoesrs Resell. Luther NJ Robbins. Rich.
~ I. Baskman, Henry Sheehan, John j.
tfEIH4 4
snd Seneca. N'A'"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-09-06

Price. 10 ana zoe. No exsrA
Res oGace opsa from % 10 p rsispheas
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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-03-11

During the past few months the re-
publicans Of western South Dakota have
secured for the Black Hills. recognition
in political way, greatly in excess oi
that of previous years. A Black Hills
man has been sent to congress. another
Hills man has been made a member OF
the railroad commission, three OF our
citizens have been appointed to posi-
tons on the board of worlds fair COM
missioners, and in the organization of
both branches of the last legislature,
Black Hills men were among tine favor
ed ones. Our success in this respect
has, in great measure, been due to the
fact that factional and sectional differ
ences have been forgotten in united
effort TO secure our just deserts. The
good results Of pursuing such course
should have a stimulating effect. They
should serve TO bind the several ele-
ments Of the party closer together,
strengthen the organization as a whole,
aud equip it for greater accomplish
ments in the future.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-03-11
Mortgage to Be Released.

Years ago the Hill City Placer, on
which this city stands, was mortgaged
by the Harney Peak Tin company, in
Guiding all those acres and lots belong
ing to private citizens. Although We
have never considered that this mort
gage cut any great fgurs as long as il
was the corporation that supported this
town who mertgaged il, and the people
were dependent on the Harvey Peak
company for living. Still II haA work
ed hardships. for outside people look
different on this matter. This mortgage
spoiled sale the other week between
]. L. Buckingham, Of Hermoss, and
Ch... Hayward .Isy TIE .a.1ssS lad Ss.
gained for Hayward's lots and house
and was ready to pay the money for il
il the title was clear. Buckingham went
to Rapid and searched the records where
he discovered this mortgage covering
all Of the Hill City Placer, he therefore
cancelled his bargain. We are glad te
state on good authority that the mort
gagors have written out Q relinquish
ment exsmpting all the land in the Hill
City Placer owned by private citisenI
from the mortgage. This relinquish.
msnt has been signed by all parties
necessary except one, who II in London
but will sign it on his return. which viii
complete the document and clear the
| title.--Miniug News.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-03-11
EQUAL SUFFRAGE IN WYOMING

Womans' suffrage seems to become
more and more popular in Wyoming, as
the years roll on. Resolutions have
been adopted by the legislature of that
state, which, to say the least, constitute
a strong endorsement Of the plan 10 put
the ballot in the hands of women. The
resolutions read as follows:
Be it resolved by the legislature of the
state Of Wyoming: That the possession
and exercise Of suffrage by the women
in Wyoming for the past quarter of a
century has wrought no harm and has
done great good in many ways; that il
has largely aided in banishing crime,
pauperism and vice from this state and
that without any violent or oppressive
legislation; that il has secured peaceful
and orderly elections, good government
and and pasc otasr dsHSse a Vi pn
pride to the fact that amer nearly TWEEN
| ty-five years of weman suffrage not one
county in Wyoming has a poor house,
that our jails are almost empty, and
crime, except that by strangers in the
state, almost unknown, ard as the result
of experience We urge every civilized
community on the earth to enfranchise
it's women without delay.
Resolved. That an authenticated copy
of the resolutions be forwarded by the
governor Of the state to the Legislature
ef every state and territory in this coun.
try and to every legislative body in the
world and that We request the press
throughout the civilized world to call
the attention Of their readers to these
resolutions.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-03-11

John r. Brennan. Of Rapid City, is a
msmber OF the board of railroad COM
missioners, appointed by Gov. Sheldon,
last week. Mr.. Brennan was almost
unanimously endorsed by Black Hills
republicans, and though great pressure
was brought TO bear on the governor TO
secure all the appointments for eastern
Dakota men, that officer did his plain
duty, and respected the just claims of
the Hills. Mr.. Brennan is Black Hills
pioneer, and one of the founders of
Rapid City, and has been resident Of
Dakota long enough to be strongly iden-
tilted with her diversified interests.
There Is every reason 10 believe that as
member of the railroad commission
he will be an efficient, honorable officer.
and the CHRONICLE joins heartily in the
general congratulations.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-03-11

A very important decision has been
made by the supreme court touching
the cattle interests in the Black Hills.
A man named Holcomb living in Pen
nington county had a ranch house in
the same county and had all his brand
ing, rounding mp and other ranch work
done there while his cattle grazed large
ly on the free range across in Ziebach
county. The Pennington county asses
sor assessed these cattle, and Holcomb
sppca,ed on the ground that the properly
halonged in Ziebach and should be
<sxee there: The court overrnied the
point on the ground that the home
ranch being in Pennington county and
all he ranch work being there. and the
cattle being driven there at intervals,
they were properly taxed there. This
decision does not however imply that
cattle feeding in the unorganized coun
ties can be taxed in the organized ones
as it has been construed by many
Argus Leader.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-03-11
The Southern Hills Exhibit.

Mrs. John a. CASTOR, returning TO
Deadwood from trip through the
Southern Hills, contributes to the Pho
neer the following facts relating to the
exhibit which the towns Of this section
Of the Hills will make at the Columbian
exposition:
"Hill City, as would naturally be sup
.,2ssd, bad contributed some large plc
i.nres OF us new tin mill, which are Sc
in frames of rich quartz, concentrates
and bar tin. Besides this, Mrs Brocket
Of this city contributes two beautiful oil
paintings, which will attract great deal
of admiration.
"To Custer must be given the credit
of producing the most beautiful and
characteristic article in the Hills. il
consists Of two story cottage built en-
tirely Of mineral and stone taken from
the Black Hills. The cottage is set in
the center Of a moss-covered lawn, four
by five feet in size and has six gables
The first story is built Of various kinds
of build ng stone, while the second is
constructed out of rose quartz and varI-
Gus fine stones. But it is the cupola
which is extremely magnificent 1t is
built of free gold specimens, native sill
yer, galena, copper, tin and various
other specimens chosen for their beauty
and richness. The whole structure is
finished as attractively as is possible,
and to Mrs A. I. Feay and Mrs. w. G.
Porter, the originators OF the scheme, Is
due great deal of credit Custer also
contributes a number ofother il portant
articles.
slot Springs contributes a collection
Of seventy-fiys souvenir spoons and a
large number of paintings of Black Hills
flowers, besides some of the finest cob
web lace ever manufactured.
AT Buffalo Gap is large room full OF
statues by Sculptor Rioridan, which will
be sent to the fair at an early date. The
latest production of the sculptor is a
figure representing the Goddess OF
Liberty"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-03-11

The South Dakota Legislature which
adjourned last week enacted one huR-
dred and seventy laws. Ten on the
subject of municipal government, thirty
on amendments to civil procedure, nine
relate to bond and balance funding,
thirteen deal with county organization
and management. Five relate to judicial
circuits, thirteen carry appropriations,
four to public health, four TO insurance,
and four to railroads. Warehousing
gets two and taxation four. Two con-
stitutional amendments are submitted
and four new Offices created-suprems
court reporter, state agent at Washing
ton, expert accountant and state sur
veyor.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-03-11


The Capital" the leading newspapes
Fof TopeKa, X IN. has made scnszliors1
charges against Lewelling. the populist
governor of that state The Capital
makes the charges editorially, and they
are in substance, tha. the governor has
accepted a bribe Of si5, 900, in consider
alton Of which he is to give certain in
dividuals positions on the board Of
policy commissioners Of Kansas City,
Kan. OF course the allegations are
denied. and the two branches Of the
state legislature have concurred in a
resolution to investigate. Following so
closely upon the heels Of the recent
disturbance, this affair is creating great
excitement.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-03-11
Stats Appointments.

The following appointments have
been made by Gov. Sheldon, and ap-
proved by the legislature:
Railroad Commissioners-H.C c. War
ner, of Sanborn county f F. Conklin,
Of Clark county; John r. Brennan, OF
Rapid City.
Worlds Fair Commissioners-L. G.
Oschenreiter, Of Webster; I. II. Brown,
of Sioux Falls; William Powers, OF
Yankton; Fl. c. Heino, of Woonsocket
F. I. Evans, of Hot Springs; John Baker,
OF Deadwood J. Z. Pitcher, of Custer
tity p. J. Mcclure, of Pierre, and NJ.
luarves. of Marshall.
State Surveyor-H. J. Wallace, of Jer-
auld.
Public Examiner-C II. Meyer, OF
Coddington county.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-03-11

To settle the bitter fight which is be-
ing made over the appointment Of .
state mine inspector. and to determine
how much or little truth is in the
charges that have been made against
the different candidates for the position,
Gov Sheldon has concluded to visit the
Hills in person, and to conduct an ex-
animation of the applicants. This Ger
tainly seems the best way out of the
difficulty. The care with which tho
governor is looking after the interests
involved in this appointment, and his
desire to be fair to all will give the peo-
pie additional confidence in their exec
utiye
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-03-11

The CHRONICLE notes with pleasure
the promptness with which the Dead
wood Pioneer retracts the uncompli
mentary statements it recently made
concerning Senator Thornby and Rep
resentative Scanlan. The Pioneer &C
knowieiges It's error and offers it's ex
cuse with degree of candor and hon
esty that can hardly be said to be char
ac.e-;s,ic.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-03-11
We are All Satisfied, Bro. Stanley.

a bill passed the house permitting
counties, by majority of favorable
votes, to consolidate. Now what's the
matter of Custer and Fall River con-
solidating, With Hot Springs as the
county seat. Fall River county is satis-
lied with the present state of affairs, but
fse throw this idea out as a suggestion
u those of Gnster~ s.anntv-~ Mllo-sI -sIasss- ~t
<szFxscnt be disss tisfied. Star.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-03-11

r. J. Brogan. an employe of the B. &
NJ, was killed at Deadwood, Sunday
afternoon The unfortunate man was
caught between two cars, from one Of
which the draw bar had been broken,
and sustained injuries from which he
died few hours later. Brogan carried
g., 600 insurance in the N. w. A, and
the money will 90 to the wife and three
little children, who mourn his terrible
death
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-03-11

The Hill City Tin Miner, commenting
on c. w. Robbins open letter to the
miners and prospectors of the Southern
Hills, says; "Cy Robbins published an
open letter in the CUSTER CHRONICLE
last week, directed to the prospec.ors
and prospective millionaires of Custer
county, urging them to sink their jeal-
ousies and prejudices, club together
their spare cash and surplus energy and
develop some one mine; no matter to
whom the mine belongs, put it in shape
to sell. or produce ore at profit, and
thus make an opening for capital, which
when it once takes hold in a district
very soon finds other promising proper
ties. Mr.. Robbins advice is good fol
prospectors anywhere, but they never
take such advice and consequently the,
do not make sales readily"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-03-11

The New York Sun (dsmocratic) says
Of the outgoing congress: "It will prob
ably oe found that the aggregate of ap-
propriations passed by the Fifty-sscond
congress nearly equals. if it does not
exceed, the stupendous total achieved
by the billion congress. Senator Cor
man stated in debate q day or two ago
that the appropriation bills a. they
stand to-day carry $3.50 600 600. greater
sum than has ever been appropriated at
any one session. The failure Of the
democrats in the Fifty-second congress
10 meet the expectations c! the cce~tvy.
TO fulfill the mission on which they
were sent to Washington. and to redeem
the pledges with which they began in
1891, is disgracsful."
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-03-11

Joe. F. Pitcher. Of this city, has been
appointed a member Of the South Da,
kota Worlds Fair Commission by Gov
Sheldon. Mr.. Pitcher will be secretary
of the commission, and will enter upon
the performance Of his duties inlmedia.
tely. The office is said to be a renum-
erative one while it lasts, and Joe's
friends are pleased to know that be is
one Of the fortunate few who went after
plum" and &c: il.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-03-11


Postmaster General Wanamaker
has written personal letters to large
number of the postmasters Of the coun-
try, commencing them for their efiicien-
cy and faithfnlness. The following one
was received by Postmaster Hitchcock.
Of this city this week:
POSTMASTER, Custsr City, q. ID.
desire officially TO recognise the inn
portant service You have rendered a
postmaster under the administration oi
President Harrison. Whatsysr has been
accomplished in the advancement Of the
service has only been possible through
the fidelity and zeal Of those associated
with the Postmaster General.
In making this acknowledgment oi
your valuable assistance beg that in
the future, whether in or out cf Once
you will continue your interest In the
postal service and study ~ promote Ia
every possible way ito extension and
improvement. Your friend,
JNo. WAxANAKER,
Postmaster General.
Warrington, February 18th, 1883.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-03-11
Mining Items.

Three hundred aud fHy pounds 9:
refractory ore from the Bonanza mine,
owned by II. g. Butterfeld Of this city,
was shipped this week to Stockton. Cal,
to be tested By the MoffAtt process.
Titus Corkhill, state mine inspector.
has just issued his report for the year
1892. The report is only compiled, and
gives with correctness the true status Of
the mining and new mineral develop
ments Of the Hills for the past year. A
comparison between it and the report OF
1891 shows what a giant stride the in
dustry has taken in the past twelve
months. Mr.. Corkhill compiled the
report from actual existing conditions OF
the country. 1t shows just what has
been done and how it is being done.
The truth is told in all cases. No al
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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-03-11

VIM. Russell has been appointed col
lector of Black Hills ores, for the worlds
fair exhibit. TO succeed G.. w. Robbins,
resigned. Mr.. Russell has already com
menced his labors.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-03-11

Custer Avenue was the scene of an
exciting and dangerous runaway about
five o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Sam
Johnesse, accompanied by his sister,
Miss Ola, was driving quietly down the
street. when one Of the numerous ours
with which this town is infested ran
ont into the road. frightening the horse.
1t had not made more than two or three
plunges when the breeching Of the bar
ness broke, running the buggy onto the
horses heels. The frenzied animal in
stantly became unmanageable and DASH
ed madly down the street. at the
crossing between Athens and the Wen
ma corner Sam was thrown out, but he
kept hold Of the lines and waa dragged
hundred feet or more before the horse
could be stopped. Miss Johnesse was
assisted to alight uninjured and Fam
suffered severe shaking up and few
painful bruises, as the only result Of his
thrilling experience Had Gam lost his
grip on the lines, or the horse turned the
corner. the results Of the accident would
have been far more serious.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-03-11

OF the eighty-eight members ofths new
senate Of the United States. forty. .frs
are democrats q majority OF two over
the republicans and populists combined.
and they won't combine either.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-03-11

Auditor Elect w. Il. Hathaway, of
Lawrence county, has resigned because
the salary of the Office was reduced by
a law enacted by the legislature OF 1898.
The former incumbent will be retained.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-03-11
Omcers Install ed.

At a meeting of Tin City Division No
g. Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias
neld at their hall last Tuesday evening
the following officers were installed for
the ensuing year:
F.J V. Rutkowski, S. K. q.
j. F. Smith, S. K. L.
F. Walsh, S. X. H.
c. w. Pitcher, S. X. r.
I. V. 6arloek, s X. T.
f. II. Flynn, S. X. G..
B. X. Wood, s. K. S.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-03-11

Rand, McNally & Co.. I66 Adams 81.
Chicago, Ill, desire LEGAL manager TO
take the management of the sale of
their new Universal Atlas. Any one
desiring pleasant and profitable posi-
ton would do well TO write them.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-03-11
The Report Uufounded.

1t was reported in the city yesterday
that the b. & NJ. company had pur-
chased Sylvan lake, which is located at
the base OF Harvey Peak, and would fix
It up in excellent shape for a summer
resort. This lake is exceedingly heauti-
ful and the surrounding country makes
II one Of the most attractive spots in the
Hills. The b. & NJ. officials at this
place state that they know nothing of
the reported nnrchase =Pioneer
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-03-11
made. Times.
NoFFATT PROCESS.

L
| For years past unsuccessful attempts
have been made to treat certain bodies
of refractory gold ore found in the
Southern Hills. Lately quite a large
amount OF the ore has been shipped to
| California and worked by the Moffatt
process, which is extensively employed
TO treat ores in that state. The tests
made with the samples of ore shipped
from the Southern Hills showed that the
new process would treat them to perfec-
,Ion, and now company is being or
ganiZed for the purpose of putting up q
Moffatt reduction plant somewhere in
the vicinity of Custer. 1t is claimed
that numerous large veins Of this ore is
developed near that city and the enter
prise will probably be suecessful.-Pio-
neer.
The process referred to in the above
item is the one concerning which two
column article was published in the
Chronicle year or more ago. Our at
tention was called to il by VIM. Neyin,
Of Four Mile, and we were provided
with complete description of the pro-
cess Since that time quite q uaH;ity
of the refractory ores of this locality
have been subjected to that treatment,
with satisfactory results. We cannot
say as does the Pioneer, that a company
is now being organized for the purpose
of erecting Moffatt reduction plant
but our readers may rest assured that
such a step will be taken just as soon as
it is demonstrated beyond all doubt that
the Moffatt process will save the gold in
our ores. And it may be further said
that some conclusion will be reached in
the very near future.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-03-11

All of President Cleveland's cabinet
nominations have been approved by the
senate. There was no opposition what