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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-08-25
The Candidates,

The Hermosa Pilot presents the fol-
lowing list of republicans who have
expressed their willingness to sacrifice
themselves, as the paper puts it for their
country for the next two years:
In the office OF register Of deeds p
D. Darby of Fairburn, J. f. Pitcher and
Ed Rogers of Custer, and Robert Bale
Of Squaw Creek.
In the office of Auditor :-E. A. Scott
of French Creek, Thos. ]. Wheeler and
Frank Towner of Custer.
In the office of sheriff A. NJ. viii.
lard of Custer, and G. G. Boland Of But
falo Gap.
In the Office of treasurer Il. NJ
Donaldson.
In the Office of States's Attorney w
+. Benedict of Hermosa, and II. d. Rey'
nolds Of Custer.
In the Office Of clerk OF ourt:-A. T
Feay and J. F. Smith of Custer.
IN the Office of Supt. of schools ID
{. Sawyer of Pringle. and NJ. A. Willis
Of Custer.
In the office of county judge :-Chas
Z. Smith Of Custer.
In the office Of county assessor Ed
Hazeltine of Red Earth, j. S. Fuson o.
Buffalo Gap. and James Hare of Squav
Creek.
In the house Of representatives u
c. Bower of French Creek, and w. g
Porter Of Custer.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-08-25

The democratic papers of the country
are giving vent to their pent up feelings
with marked emphasis upon the late
surrender Of the lower house Of congress
TO the will Of the senate in the matter
of the passage Of the tariff bill with its
multitudinous amendments. Following
are some of the opinions expressed by
leading papers of that party:
The New York Sun says God pre-
serve the party that goes TO the people
with such a record of perfdy, such a
confession Of dishonor
New York Times: 1t is beyond de-
scription humiliating TO sincere tariff
reformers 10 look upon this outcome of
their toll and sacrifice.
indianapolis Sentinel: The tariff
struggle has at length rea he'd termina-
ton and we fear it is the worst termina-
ton that could possibly have been
reached for the democratic party and for
the country.
Boston Herald: We hardly need say
that in our opinion the complete surren-
der which the house has made 10 the
senate in this matter is very regrettable
alike in its moral, its financial and its
industrial aspects.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-08-25

Sturgis 10 the only city in western
South Dakota that does not begrudge
the welfare and prosperity Of its neigh
boring towns. The people Of Sturgis
are generous to fault, and in their own
prosperity and advancement do not have
time to think Of chicanery and slippery
deals even il they were so inclined.
Sturgis people are working to upbuild
Sturgis and Meade county. They want
every settler and every merchant who
comes to our midst to feel that he is
welcome, and will be treated with fair
ness by all. This is the secret of the
success Of Sturgis.-Advertiser.
Ifthe above be true. Sturgis is indeed
a model city, but how are we to deter
mine the truth of such bold assertions ?
The why 1t is of il. that Sturgis should
be so marked an exception among west
ern South Dakota towns in point of fair
dealing and moral conduct, would be an
interesting revelation, a. the situation
ss described by the Advertiser may not
be said to be 30 glaringly apparent ~ 10
require no confirmation. Il 10 entirely
probable that the measure Of Sturgis'
prosperity. whatever 1t may be, and the
secret of her marvellous success, Is large
! ly due to her fortunate Vocation in close
proximity to Fort Meade. from which
the town derives its chiefsupport. Gus
tar will always be pleased to know that
sturgis Is prospecting.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-08-25
VOLUME XIV.

With this issue the CHRONICLE enters
upon its Fifteenth year Of continued ard
persistent effort in behalf Of the material
welfare Of Custer and the Black Hills.
Its special aim and purpose has ever
been to contribute TO the full extent Of
its ability 10 the advancement Of the
interests, and the promotion Of the gen.
eral prosperity ofthe Black Hills region.
giving special attention to the presenta-
ton Of interesting local news. Our ex-
perience in the past has been fraught
with more or less discouragements, and
is even now less felicitous than we
might desire. as the general depression
now prevailing throughout the county
has been especially detrimental to our
interests, and would fairly warrant an
appeal to our patrons for prompt relief
! 10y All early adj djustmeat of their accounts.
The CHRoSICLE is not discouraged, but
on the contrary greatly encouraged by
the present glowing outlook for the ad-
vancing prosperity of Custer and the
Black Hills at large, and will continue
to labor in the future, as it has in the
past. for the highest and best interests
Of Custer. aud the highly promising
region of which it forms an important
part,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-08-25

Senator Teller Of Colorado, comment
ing upon the political situation in that
state few days ago in Denver, very
pertinently said: ut must he apparent
to every man and woman at home, as il
certainly is to all outsiders who are in
terested in Colorado, that the populists
must go. 1t is not question of the
defeat Of any one individual, but of the
entire party. II is beyond the ken OF
any man to estimate the damage that
has been done this state by the present
administration, and no matter who
might be upon the populist ticket in the
coming election, whether the present
governor or someone else. the election o.
that ticket would mean continuance o
the present decentralization. if not the
Fastening of utter and complete ruin
following"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-08-25
Lucas Defeated.

Special 10 the Chronicle.
Yankton, Aug. 23.--The following
nominations we're made by the republi.
can state convention to-day:
For congress-Pickler and Gamble.
For governor-C. Fl. Sheldon.
For lieutenant governor-Herried.
For secretary of state--Thorson.
For auditor--J. L. Hir pie.
For treasurer-Kirk Phillips.
For commissioner school lands-Lock-
hart.
For supt. Of schools-Crane.
For commissioner labor statistics
Wheeler Of Butte county.
For attorney general--C. /. Crawford.
For railroad onImissioner-John X,
Brennan.
Sheldon, Herried, Thorson and Hip
pie were nominated by acclamation.
A resolution declaring for the free
and unlimited coinage Of silver Of Ame-
ncan production. at a ratio of l6 to l,
was adopted.
Lucas defeat was due TO a combins
ton made by Gamble, Pickler and Shell
don. The Hills went solid for Lucas
except Lawrence county
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-08-25
The Recaixar CONTINUED.

A New York special of August goth
brings the news Of the continuance of
Albert X. Ledoux as receiver of the
Harney Peak Tin company. Following
is copy Of the dispatch
In the United States circuit court to-
day Judge Laconbe made an order con.
tinuing Albert r. Ledoux as the receiver
Of the Harney Peak Tin and Mining
Co until final hearing of the case.
Mr. Ledoux was recently appointed re-
ceiver by Judge Lacombe on the appli-
cation of Charles F. Lacher and a
number Of other Englishmen, who
charged that the officers of the company,
chief among whom was Samuel Inter
meyer, had been guilty of sharp prac-
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-08-25
STATE NORMAL SCHOOL,
Spearfish, South Dakota-Special An
nouncements, August, 1904.

Spearfish, South Dakota-Special An
nouncements, August, 1904.
A school for the training Of teachers.
Tuition free. Board at cost. Each stu
dent saved from $40 to $40 per year by
the plan of furnishing books and station
cry. Courses in stenography, typewrit-
ing. book keeping, and German free.
Sciences by the laboratory method.
Library of 5000 volumes Reading room
with 75 periodicals. Most convenient
school building in the state. Ten thor
oughly competent teachers. Read the
following:
1t is with great pleasure announce
ment is made that the State Regents OF
Education have aboli- i-hed the tuition
heretofore charged, thus making the
school absolutely free in all its depart
ments. To cut down the expenses OF
students still further, all textbooks and
stationery are furnished for fee Of only
So per term TO residents OF the state that
pledge themselves TO teach. and - to
others.
The principal has just completed ar
rangements for the organization OF a
boarding club, the members of which
will have table board at cost, and will
rent and ft up unfinished rooms in the
boarding house or in neighboring houses,
for study and sleeping rooms.
He has rented for this club the COM
modious two-story brick house near the
school. known as the Owsley House. II
will be thoroughly repaired, all the
rooms being kalsomined With two coats
/ He has been fortunate in securing the
services of Mrs. w. L. Burns as matron
| He guarantees that the cost of table
board shall not exceed $225 per weel
! ($2 per week without tea and cofieel
| The secretary of the club will keep the
accounts, and If the cost is less than the
| maximum named, the difference vii be
refunded To the members. Payment
! will be required strictly in advance each
week. There are several pleasant, good
sized rooms in the boarding house which
will be rented unfurnished at $2.5t
Der month to ladies joining the board
ing club. Choice of rooms will be giver
in the order of application, so no time
should be lost in forwarding names fol
embership, and care should be taken
20 be present the first day Of school
September 10.
There are quite a number of unfur'
nished rooms in dwellings within three
or four blocks of the boarding house
which can be rented for from $3.50 tt
s. per month by young men or young
ladies that wish to join the club.
The best cord wood will be furnished
members of the club desiring it. at " Il
per cord, which is 81 below the market
price.
Persons (either ladies or gentlemen
wishing to join this club, should sent
their names to the principal at once:
Students wishing to board themselves
can secure unfurnished rooms In almos
any part Of town at somewhat lowe'
rental than heretofore.
Students wishing to board in private
families are offered lower rates thar
ever before; viz $i4 to SIS per month
including fuel and lights. Lists Of fami
lies that wish to take boarders will b
furnished on application. Address
f. L. Cook, Principal.
Spearfish, y. Oak.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-08-25
A Delighted Editor.

]. F. Dewey, editor of the Valley
CHRONICLE of st. Charles, Illinois. who
recently visited his uncle, ]. R. Cruson
and family of this vicinity, and while
here took in all Of the prominent points
of scenic interest, was highly delighted
with his experiences during his two
weeks sojourn. His description of Gus
ter City, Sylvan lake and Harney Peak,
which appeared in his paper of the 18th
inst. is elaborate. comprehensive and
exceptionally interesting. Referring to
Sylvan lake he says;
The surroundings of this lake are
wonderously beautiful and picturesque,
and we cannot see how the region can
fail ultimately in securing the recognition
oft merits. About itare mountain brooks
leaping from rock to rock, singing and
babbling continuously. On every hand
are lofty piles of granite, shaped in in
describably fantastic fashion, and roman
tic glens wherein grow the loveliest
ferns imaginable. From cool recesses
under over-hanging rocks spring of the
softest crystalline water leap into life,
and all about the stately pines stand
sentinel and hymn their varying melo-
dies. 1t is q realm for the poet the
painter and the tired denisen Of the
city. 1t is wild and picturesque and
yet accessible.
A large and commodious resort house,
capable probably Of affording accommo-
dations for at least hundred people is
partially constructed. Work was stop
ped on it some time ago. because Of lack
OF capital, but presume it will be com.
pleted sooner or later. In fact. should
think the Burlington railroad company
would find it worth while to take the
matter in hand aud "boom" the locality.
This hotel is over 5000 feet above sea
level. 1t overlooks the lake and affords
q 6ne view of the Harney range, as well
a. ofthe Peak itself, which 10 three miles
to the eastward.
From the lake to the city, distance
Of six miles, q very good wagon road
has been made and our journey over u
was exceedingly pleasant. From di.
vide point q short distance below the
lake we we're afforded q magnificent
view Of tha northern ranges. Indeed
our whole journey was Q succession Of
scenic surprises. and attended by Z
varying display Of natures glories.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-08-25

A few statistical facts of interest," to
Black Hills readers we're compiled by
us from the governmental reports, and
published in the CHRONICLE Of the ll'h
inst. under the caption of "Our Mineral
Resources. We we're not particularly
proud Of the production, and did not
regard it as being especially valuable,
but it was ours nevertheless in Journal
istic proprietary sense. and when the
Rapid Journal stole it bodily we real
lied the value Of what had been so ruth
lessly purloined from US. Our feelings
were-well it is unnecessary to describe
them, and it is also needless to say that
they were intensified by the Spearfsh
Register copying the article and giving
the Journal credit for it.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-08-25

The CHRONICLE has got its awkward
foot in il at last. We should have
known better, hut it is too late now to
mend the matter. Tie awful admission
which the Leader reminds us OF having
made in our issue Of August llth has
gone forth, and there is no such thing
as rubbing it out. Yes, the CHRoSIcLE
has been candid enough to admit that
the republicans are extremely solicitous
for the nomination of the very best
available men for official positions, and
that with this important end in view
the fullest investigation Of the qua,ifi.
cation Of the various aspirants for Office
is made. even to the extent of preparing
slate. Now that We have made the
awful admission. We must submit as
gracefully as possible to the dire conse-
quences. Don't you pity us?
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-08-25
mistake.

Robert Buchanan told the writer
hereof in conversation not long since
;ha: he still adhered to republican prin-
ciples, and being pressed for reasons rs
to his detection. confessed that it was to
turn Senator Pettigrew down. Being
asked as to whether he could not have
better accomplished the object by affili-
alton with some anti-Pettigrew faction
in the state, he said possibly he might,
but did not think so at the time that he
deserted the party, and it was too late
to pursue that course now.-Pierre Free
prpaa
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-08-25
Republican County Convention.

The republicans Of Custer County, South Da-
kota, will meet In delegate convention In the
town Of Custer city, South Dakota. In the Court
House. on Saturday, the 18th day of september:
1894, at O'Clock y. m, sharp, Tor the purpose OF
placing in nomination candidates for officers as
follows:
One member OF the House Of Representatives.
One Register Of Deeds.
One States Attorney.
One County Sheriff.
One County Treasurer.
One County Auditor.
One County Judge.
One Clerk Of Courts.
One County Assessor.
One County Superintendent OF Schools.
One County Surveyor.
One County Coroner.
One County Commissioner for the hrst COM
missioner district (tO fll vacancy.
One County Commissioner for the third com
miss ioner district.
One Justice OF the Peace for each precinct In
the county.
Also to elect delegates to represent Custer
County In the 4ist Senatorial district convention
10 each delegate be elected, and that no proxies
be allowed, and that the delegates or their al
ternates present at the convention be empower
TO east the full vote OF their precinct
The committee further recommends that the
several precinct primaries for the election OF
delegates Of said convention be held on Satur-
day, September Sth, 1894, between the hours ol
and o'clock y. m.
The basis OF representation for each precinct
viii be one delegate at large for each precinct
and one delegate for each fifteen votes or major
for governor In 1892. The precincts will be en-
nplagufgg ag fplInNEg
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-08-25
state Tax Levfes.

The following levies have been made
by the South Dakota Board of Equaliza-
tion. which has recently completed its
work: General levy. 2 mills; bond. In
terest and sinking funds. 8 10 mill
special sinking fund, $40 mill. Prop
erty Of ofcorporstions. 3 mills.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-08-25

1t is now stated. after the tariff bill
has become a law, that in the hurry
incident to its preparation and passage,
about forty mistakes were overlooked,
which might be supplemented with tae
statement that the bill itself vss also a
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-08-25

loAdis sOD
Dated at Custer CITY, 8. d., this nth day OF
August. A. ID. 1894.
Ladies' especially invited.
BY order Of the County Central Committee.
j. T.. PITCHER, Chairman
JOHN FusON. SecretarY
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-08-25

The pontoon bridge in course of con-
struction between Pierre and TT. Pierre
which was almost completed, was re-
Gently totally destroyed by wind a
storm
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-08-25

Ed. Campbell, a veteran democrat of
Fairfield. Iowa, puts it thus: 'The
democratic party in Iowa is in no need
of Moses to lead it out Of the wilder
ness. What we need is a Gabriel and q
resurrection. We're dead"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-08-25
Born,

Four miles east Of this city o., Friday,
August l7ih. to Mr.. aud Mira Michael
Nallcn, son.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-08-25

DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Worlds Fair Highest Award.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-07-01
FORTUNES pAID IN TAXES.


Among the rich men OF Philadelphia there
are several who pay out small fortunes every
year in the shape Of tax bills on real estate
alone not to mention what they pay, or per-
haps we should say ought to pay, on their
personal property. The man who owns the
greatest amount OF real property in Phila-
delphla liz william Weightman, who, at the
rate of si.s5 on the 800, has to contribute
Sl03oos every year to tho City Treasurer,
the assessed valuation OF his realty being be-
tween 5000 900 and sG,OOO,0OO. As the
assessed valuation is only two-thirds Of the
actual worth, 1t is easy to reckon that Mr..
Weghtman's real estate stands him in not
less than s., 500 600. It includes two hotels
Philadelphia.
John Wanamaker is always pretty close to
the top in Philadelphia affairs. and the tax
books will show when they are made up
again that he comes second in point OF real
estate ownership with an assessed valuation
OF $500, 900, on property that pays him Il
return on s5,25O,OOO.
The Drexel estate runs Mr.. Wanamaker
pretty hard for second place. The Drexel
Building, at Fifth and Chestnut streets, alone
pays a tax on 81 100000.
Another big taxpayer is Henry O. Lea,
whose bills for this purpose annually amount
to more than $4,000, which represents the
tax on between s2,5OJOOO and $1,000. 900
worth Of realty, John Betz. the brewer, has
to pay nearly rs much, and G. c. Harrison
and Joseph Harrison are rated about the
same.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-07-01

foolish thoughts Into thy wiie's mind said
friend Hancock. They are prone enough q
come there without thy aid
Maria sighed and looked ut me, but resolved
TO be amlablo, and said;
II think II IS Anna who brlngs the good
fortune, II any ono. Since her coming thu
sales have Increased. l suppose sho makes
good saleswoman."
felt my cheeks grow hot. For tho last
week Jonah's mother had been busy with a
dressmaker, and I had scarcely left tho
counter. Many young men had come into
tho store and fingered longer than was
necessary. aud they had looked at me very
sweetly and paid mo pretty compliments
over the counter had been told that !
was beautiful In fifty ways. 1t was n Attle
troublesome, but could not help liking IL.
They wero all young men with quiet ways.
their speech was respectful, only they made
belle Of me.
The old lady know nothing Of it. Maria.
ongrossed with her Jonah. only thought that
the business was prospering. Jonah. with
mild manner and slow speech, waited on
the lady customers, "the female friends" he
called them, and pretanded not TO notice.
know he only pretended. But. to return TO
the conversation;
''woll," Jonah remarked, rather gleoiully,
"whateyer the cause, we are glad that busl-
ness should prosper, For my part, / fancy
keep as good stock as any man. There is
much In that"
"And hayo carefully admonished thee In
al thy doings.T said his mother,
yea said Jonah. rather slyly, "there
Thea never falls, mother. Maria, | think,
since things turn out so well, we should ;rea,
ourselves tonight Shall we have spruce
beer and gingerbread or buttermllk and
doughnutsgH
The spruce beor mud gingerbread were
decided upon. and after the shop was shut
we INDUCED In this domestic reyol. SO far
nll was well. but tho morrow brought
change.
Friend Hancock returned to her place In
tho store, and whenever looked up saw
her cold blue eyes fixed upon me.
There was an actual rush upon the shop
that week. Jonah had bought great basket
OF linen cambria neckties. They were all
sold before Wednesday night The haudkor-
chiefs and other things could not be rolled
up fast enough. More Indies came also, and
as Jonah served them they looked nt me.
Two or three talked apart with friend Han
cock. IA for me- did nothing but wait on
the CUSTOMERS as carefully as I could, aud
perhaps blush a little. No girl at the dear
old homo could have been more decorous.
But l saw clouds gathering and know that
the storm must burst.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-07-01

breezy paper called the Chinese american.
but the Oriental support was not suficient.
He is the connecting link between the people
Of the colony and the world without.
Another idea regarding the Chinese needs
correction. This is with reference TO their
traditional observation-disclosures. 1t has been
said that Chinaman can live on a few cents
day, Without doubt he can; but IL is a
fact that he very seldom does. lie wants
good and nourlshing food Of the ilnest quail
ity--and he gets it. recent typical lunch
friend and myself had at Harry Lee Kings
cost sixty-flve cents.
Every Chinese dinner includes pot after pot
OF tune-chau (hot teal ",rung. chaug is Tho
most frequent cry in Chinese restaurant.
Tea e free ad hbittm to every patron. Even
tire, would be given to every tramp and
oegsr who asked for It. A huge vessel IL
constantly kept upon the stove.
Acurions tradition explains this custom.
Centuries before Christ uttered his memoir.
able words about that ecup OF cold water.
Tie prophet coniuelas said that whoever