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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-06-16

The following sensational Sioux City
special appears in recent issue of the
Sioux Falls Argus-Leader
South Dakota has q sensation ON
hand that even in that state of political
sensations is attracting wide attention.
Doans Robinson Of watertown has be
gun proceedings in the state supreme
court to have the last legislature declar-
ed illegal, and the chances are that he
viii accomplish the design. In fact, the
state supreme court has already ruled
on the question practically. and decide
that the last legislature was an illegal
body.
"The Populist legislature Of 1891 ap
portioned the districts Of the state and
provided for q less membership of both
house and senate. The bill passed the
senate, was sent to the house and
amended and then sent back to the
senate, whore the amendments were
adopted and the bill psssed, or at least
declared passed. The legality of its pass
age was brought in question, however,
on the ground that Il passed the senate
the last time on vote which was ma
jority not ofthe whole body but simply
Of quorum. while the constitution ol
the state specifies that such measures
shall receive majority vote In both
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-06-16
South Dakota Masons.

The Grand Lodge A. +. & A. NJ. closed
verv interesting session at Hot Springs
on Wednesday evening, there being
over 200 delegates in attendance. The
following grand officers were elected for
the ensuing year:
W. c. Allen, Of Croton, grand master
F. II. Files, of Sioux Falls, deputy
grand master.
James Lewis. Of Canton, senior grand
warden.
A. w. Coe, of Deadwood. junior grand
warden
l.. L. Lostetter, of Iroquis, grand treas
urer.
Geo. A. Pettigrew. Of fFlandreau, grand
secretary.
The following officers were appointed
by Grand Master elect, VIZ. c. Allen al
the session of the grand lodge.
John III. Scriven, Lodge No. 81. Mitch
ell. Grand Lecturer.
John N. Babcock, Lodge No. 81 Mitch
ell Grand Chaplain.
Seneca NJ. Salisbury, Lodge No. IS
Aberdeen, Senior Grand Deacon.
Robert I. Sedan, Lodge No. 39, st
Lawrence, Junior Grand Deacon.
ohm Banks. Lodge No. 26, Huron
Grand Marshal.
Eugene II. Lewis, Lodge No. Ito, Ho,
Springs, Senior Grand Steward.
Charles Hill, Lodge No. 8, Springfield
Junior Grand Steward.
G. r. Aver, Lodge No. 40, Howard
Grand Sword Bearer.
Wellington j. Grant, Lodge No. 90
Scotland, Grand Pursuivant.
Frank G. King, Lodge No. 50, Gettys
burg, Grand Tyler.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-06-16
houses ef the full membership.


The legislature Of 1893 was elected
under the act, and soon after it began
its sessions the Prohibitionists raised
the question of its legality, and asked 9
joint session of the house to consider
what ought to be done. The house de.
cided to ask an opinion from the su.
preme court. The supreme court took
the question under adyisement, and
after some time replied to the legisla.
ture that such a decision would affect
important property and other interests
and raise questions of public policy in
which the interested parties should be
allowed to appear and defend them
selves. There was consequently no de
cision, but it was an open secret at the
time that ruling would have declared
the legislature invalid.
Now that the canvass is beginning
for the election of new legislature
some Of the counties propose TO hold
their elections under the last apportion
ment, and others under the old one. II
is to set this doubt at rest, nominally
that the Robinson action has been
brought, though it is understood that
there are other interests backing the
preceding"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-06-16

Custer Was not largely represented at
the Pioneer picnic at Spearfsh, there
being but FIVE or six Of her citizens in
attendance. Pioneers are numerous in
Custer and vicinity, but they are like
the average newspaper man, they do
not sport bank account to any per-
ceptible extent, and there are times
when the monetary equivalent Of the
cost of ticket to Spearfish and return
could no. be found upon their persons
Or premises by the aid of a search war
rant. 1t strikes the writer very forcibly,
I that this pioneer business might be
greatly improved upon by the organiza-
ton of a society in each of the different
counties Of the Hills, with the main
office at the county seats, where all
meetings would be held. This would
vastly decrease the measure of expense
which is now incurred in attending the
meetings of the society. Biennial re-
unions might be held instead of the an
nual excursions now in vogue, when the
six different societies representing the
various counties Of the Hills would meet
at some one of the populous centres
agreed upon by the delegates present at
convention called for this purpose,
and relate their rusty "reminiscences
while they picnicked together in the
pine fringed parks chosen for the scene
of these realistic revelations. A trip to
Deadwood from Fall River, Custer or
Pennington county for attendance at the
annual meetings of the society involves
, considerable expense, while trip from
any portion Of any one Of these counties
to the county seat would cost but a
trife; hence we are inclined to the be-
lief that it would be more satisfactory
to all concerned to establish separate
organizations as above stated, and meet
every two years en- mass for grand re-
union at some poirt decided upon as
above indicated.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-06-16
A DIsordered thinK-box

Among the crowds Of visitors down
Friday, we cannot refrain from men
tioning Bob Talent, of Rapid, who was
the first white child horn in the Hills,
his mother, now superintendent Of
schools for Pennington county, having
been the only women with the first par
ty that came into the Hills in 1875, and
had hardly made camp when the sol E
diers came in, captured them, burned
their wagons and outfits and took tn EN-
back TO Fort Laramie County Com
missioner Geo. Beemer, who was one of
the party that brought the second quartz
mill into the Hills, the old Racine mill
at Lead Mayor Enos, one Of the locat
ors Of the Homestake No. 2, now known
as the Highlands Mrs Harry Wright,
who ran one ofthe first boarding houses
at Custer, and her husband-they have
been in the hotel business almost
continually since, but aren't rich yet
Johnny Hewes, one Of the first grocers
in Central Col Parker, who if he didn't
come in with capt. Tom Russell and
Calamity Jane" as Rev Ware says he
did. was not far behind on the trail AL
Merrick, OF the Pioneer, who issued the
first copy Of his paper on the Stn Of June,
~, at AIOph, TIC lloA
crowds on our "thinkbox" too fast 10
enumerate.
The above is taken from the Spear
fish Morning Register, and to the old
timer who reads it, it will be taken with
strong solution of salt, and lingering
suspicion that the Register mans think
box is sadly out Of repair. In the first
place, Bob Talent was not born in the
Black Hills at all Secondly, the party
referred to came to the Hills in 1874, not
1875. and their wagons were not burned,
as stated. They were taken back to
Sioux City and not Fort Laramie. And
I lastly, AL. Merrick issued his first paper
at Deadwood mot Crook City on June
Sth 1876. In referring to pioneer Incl.
dents as well as all other matters it is
always better for a newspaper TO give
correct details, if the newspaper is in
possession of such details, otherwise it
would admissible TO make inquiry OF
some one who is. In this connection
it may be proper TO state for the infor-
nation of our readers, that the first
white child born in the Black Hills
drew its innitial breath in this city
early in the year rs, as also did the
second. The writer remembers the oc-
currence of both of these important
events, but is unable TO state the name Of
the. father of the first born. The events
were not widely separated, both having
occurred in the same month, and the
proud pioneer fathers are now residents
of the northern Hills, one is Joe Arnold,
and the other is Sasse, the Deadwood
butcher. The only wagons burned in
the early history of the Hills were those
destroyed by Lieut. Mills, at Gordon's
camp, near Union Greek, Neb., in May,
70, which belonged to the Gordon party
! No 2. which left Sioux City in March of
that year. II nigh: be advisable for the
Register man to leave his think box
with some blacksmith for repairs.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-06-16
Republioan state Convention.

The republicans of South Dakota win meet IN
delegate convention In the city OF Yankton,
South Dakota, In convention hall on Wednesday.
the 22d day OF August, 1894, at 4:30 y. m, for the
purpose OF placing In nomination candidates for
the following named Offices:
Two Representatives In Congress.
Governor.
Lieutenant Governor.
Secretary OF State.
State Auditor.
State Treasurer.
Attorney General
Superintendent Of Public Instruction.
Commissioner School and Public Lands.
Commissioner Labor and Statistics.
One Railroad Commissioner for all Of South
Dakota lying west OF the Missouri river.
One Railroad Commissioner for all of South
Dakota lying east OF the Missouri river and south
OF the second standard parallel.
One Railroad Commissioner for all OF South
Dakota lying east OF the Missouri river and
north Of the second standard parallel.
And the transaction Of such other business as
may legally come before such convention.
The committee recommends that an alternate
to each delegate be elected, and that no proxies
be allowed, and that the delegates or their alter
mates present at the convention be empowered
To east the full vote OF their county
The committee further recommends that the
counties OF Lyman, Sterling. holland, Jackson,
Zebach, Pyatt, Pratt, Presho, Gregory, and
Harding each be allowed representation OF one
delegate On presentation Of proper credentials.
The basis Of representation for each county
fraction thereof, east for Hon Charles III. Shell
don for governor in 1892.
The counties will be entitled 70 delegates as
follows.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-06-16
B. II. Biremens Association

The members Of the Board of Contro
of the Black Hills Firemens association
met at Hot Springs on Tuesday last, and
formulated the following program fol
the tournament to be held at Deadwood
August End, 3rd and 4th:
FIRST DAY.
Reception Of visiting fire companie
and general parade. Prize TO the bes
appearing company TO consist Of not les
than eighteen nor more than thirty
members, 500.
Coupling contest s25 to first; sl5 tc
second.
Novelty coupling contest, S25 to first
SIS to second.
Dry hose race, SIS to first SIS to
second.
SECOND DAY.
Hook & Ladder race, $500 to first $50
to second.
Hub-and-hub wet hose race, $500.
THIRD DAY.
Ladderman's contest, one prize, $50.
Hydrant contest, S25 to first; $40 to
second.
Wet hose race, 500 to first; S35 to
second.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-06-16
Capital Coming.

The Omaha Bee is. authority for the
following highly gratifying statement :
A special train, conveying large party
ofeastern capitalists will visit Edgemont
upon the day of the celebration July 4th
with view to establishing several large
manufacturing plants. After remaining
there for few days they will take in
Hot Springs, Deadwood, and all Of the
principal towns in the Black Hills.
These men are said to represent $780,
100000 Of money which is seeRing a
western Investment.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-06-16


A California correspondent Of the
Omaha Bee struck the target of truth
very close to the bulls eye when he
penned the following: when min
ing proposition is suggested . great
many men Immediately cry Gamble
Yet il q man will give the same calm
aad earnest attention to q mine which
he gives to any other business. applying
the same strict economy to every detail.
he will find that i. is no more Of q
gamble than raising grapes for making
wine. which may deprsciste in value
below actual cost of production. There
Is no moro element Of chance than there
is in putting in crsp and gambling on
the weather Arst and the price ofcereals
in Europe next"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-06-16

The CHRoNIcLE acknowledges the re-
ceipt ofa copy Of Hon. r. F. Psttigrsw's
late speech in the y. 8. senate on the
tariff. which we regard ~ one Of the
most able. forcibls and convincing srgu-
ments in opposition 10 the passage Of
tine 90 called Wilson bill, that has been
delivered before that body during the
long continued period devoted TO its
considerations II 10 worthy Of. and
should be given general publicity. and
we regret that our limited space pre-
cludes even review Of its important
features.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-06-16
T. v. GARLOCK,
Dealer in General Merchandise.
FAMILY ASSORTMENT.
Custer City, S. D., May 5, 1894.

We pleased these special induemen from the fact that
position
douby We therefore offer
who honored with their trade in better times
which for their benefit they will
eatables which
obtain the
stands 80 days only Thanking
for patronage / am
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-06-16

The oldest person in South Dakota is
a resident of Tyndall. His name is
William Mcdonald, was born in Canada,
and will, if Le lives, celebrate the l0sth
anniversary of his birth on the 9th day
of October. next.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-06-16

The late cowboy race at Chadron was
attended with results, which without
doubt will prevent repetition Of sim
liar pastime in the future. No less than
four horses entered for the race are said
to have since died, and the sentiment Of
Chadron is said to be strongly in oppo
sition to any further exhibitions Of this
kind. The representative of the society
for the prevention ofcruelty to animals,
was as conspicuous for his absence on
this vital occasion, as the proverbial
policeman ordinarily is during the
process OF a rough and tumble street
row, but of course, like him, he will
turn up after the milk has been spilled,
and tell the people what wonderful
things he would have done had he been
present while the dog was being hung.
Chadron was pining for advertisement.
She got IT,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-06-16

The following communication from
the able pen of fellow townsman,
touching upon a subject which has
hitherto been given little If any atten-
ton by the press Of the Hills, lie publish
ed for the information Of local readers
having q special interest in the subject
treated
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-06-16

Hot water was recently struck in an
artesian well near Chamberlain, s. d.
at . depth Of l 200 feet. The tempera
ture Of the water is 80 degrees, and
large and constant flow is maintained.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-06-16

lotdl. sAoflf ba
Dated at Chamberlain. South Dakota, this, the
18th day of May, A. ID. 1894.
BY order OF the State Central Committee,
j. NJ. GREEN, Chairman.
j. III. SCRIvEN, Secretary
The Washington times., 1894-09-18
Mr.. DUNLOP, THE POST AND THE TIMES

The above advertisement has daily appeared
in the Post for some months and still con
tinues to appear.
The same advertisement was placed in TIE
TIMES June a and was withdrawn September
a
An editorial in TIE TIMES Of September
strongly condemned President Dunlop, Of
the Washington and Georgetown Railway
Company, for running his cars through the
Labor Day parade to the peril ofJhe lives and
limbs OF citizens. and in defiance Of the orders
Of the District authorities.
An editorial in the Post Of September
strongly defended Mr.. Dunlop and attributed
the whole trouble to the desire OF Commits
sioner Powell to vent his alleged spite against
the company.
According 10 the printed rate card Of the
Post. the power-house advertisement is worth
$3.50 per month to that paper.
il may be mere coincidence that the ad-
yertisement was withdrawn from The TINES
and still continues in The Post, but il is CO.
incidence that is striking enough to be sub
ject Of comment Perhaps it was the only
way Mr. Dunlop could express his disnpproval
OF this paper and his satisfaction at the way
IN which our esteemed contemporary had
come TO his defense.
The Washington times., 1894-09-18
TIE FIRE-E scAPE QUESTION.

The fire epidemic in Washington has
reached, it is hoped, climax in yesterday 5
scenes Of destruction and death at the corner
OF Seventh street and Massachusetts avenue
northwest and now the question arises: Who
is responsible In enumeruting the duties Of
the building inspector the building regula-
tions say:
at shall be the.juty OF the owner or owners, in
fee OF for life of every building constructed and
used or intended TO be used as q hotel factory,
mandatory to provide and cause TO
be erected and arIxed 10 said building iron fire
escapes and combined stand pipes and ladders,
or either Of said appliances as may be approved
and adopted boy the Commissioners OF the Dis
trict of.Columbia"
The building occupied by the Stumph mat
tress factory was erected in 1891, and has
never had fire escape facilities. 1t contained
materials Of so inhammable a character that
II discretion has TO be exercised in the building
inspectors Office, this Ere trap should have
received special attention.
Building Inspector Entwisle says that the
part OF the building regulations quoted above
was decided detective by former district
attorney, and prosecution has never been at
tempted. At the very least Mr.. Entwisle
might have secured the opinion Of the present
district attorney on the subject. The charge
that law is ineffective should be sustained
by a test case, where the lives OF human be-
ings are continually at stake
The Washington times., 1894-09-18
LUTHERAN CONFERENCE.
Question OF the Division OF the Maryland
Synod Under Discussion.


A meeting Of the Eastern Conference of the
Maryland Lutheran Synod was held yesterday
az the Lutheran Place Memorial Church.
corner Fourteenth street and Vermont ave-
nue..
Those present at the meeting were Revs. J.
q. Butler. pastor of Luther Place Church: S.
Domer. DID: W H. Gotwald. A. Homrig-
haus, ". /. Parson. DID; D. E. Wiseman, G..
n. Slaybhugh and c. II. Butler. from this
ciy. Those from abroad were Revs J. g.
Morris. D. D., LID; l. c. Burke q. W. Mil
Ter. DID. Charles 7. Keller. W H. Dunbar.
j. D.; Richard Schmidt. d. Frank Garland
T. J.. Hennighausen, D. D., of Baltimore, and
NJ. L. McLinn, of Lovettsvile, Va.
The temporary officers chosen last spring,
which were Rev. DR.. Domer. president, and
Rev a. HomrighHus. secretary. both of this
city, were made permanent officers for the
balance Of the year. The morning session
was devoted TO the discussion of the bene-
ticiary ministerial education system OF the
church.
Rev. Dr. Morris, Of Baltimore, offered a
resolution, which was adopted. to the effect
that the education committee consider the
whole matter Of beneficiary ministerial educa-
tion and report at the coming session of the
synod as to whether any Improvements can
be made in the system.
Rev. q. ". Miller, of Baltimore. president
Of the synod. was sustained by the confer
ence IN MS recent ruling that the synod
should meet at Frostburg at 1880 p. m. on
October 9 instead of D. m, owing to the
difficulty in reaching that place until late in
the afternoon.
An inviting lunch was served at the con-
clusion OF the morning session by the ladies
OF the church in the chapel adjoining, for
which the ladies were the recipients of vote
OF thanks
The topic Of the afternoon session was the
division of the Maryland Synod. The idea is
TO allow the members of the extreme western
part of the synod to withdraw and form
new one. The dividing line will either be at
Washington or Allegheny counties.
The Maryland Synod is one of the Oldest
and largest OF Lutheran bodies in America.
II enrolis about 100 ministers. and has COM
municant mem ership of more than 20. 900.
The seyenty-iifth annual convention of the
synod will be held in Frostburg, Nd, begin
ming October 9, IS94.
The Washington times., 1894-09-18
SENATORS GROSSLY FAITHLBss.
Brice, Smith. and Murphy Scarified by
Young Boston Democrats.

BosToN, Sept. 17.-At the meeting of the
Young Mems Democratic Club, held in this
city to-day, these resolutions were adopted:
Whereas, although we recognize the vast
superiority Of the present tariff act to the de-
testabIe trust protecting Mckinley act, we
do not forget or forgive scandal and treachery
within our own party; and,
Whereas we accepted the Chicago platform
in full faith and are justly indignant that un-
worthy Democrats should join with the Me
Kinley party to prevent the fulhllment of our
pledged word; therefore be it
Resolved, That the Young Mems Demo-
cratic Club of Massachusetts challenge the
right of Senators Brice, Smith. and Murphy
to represent the Democratic party and de-
mands their removal from all positions OF
trust and honor within our party, as being
grossly faithless to party pledges;
Resolved, That it is the part of true Democ-
racy to demand the abolition Of every duty
which gives a special protection to any trust
or combination and especially of all discrimi-
mating duties in favor Of the sugar trust;
Resolved, That we reRflirm our faith in
President Cleveland in Chairman Wilson,
and in the principles of the Chicago plat
form.
The Washington times., 1894-09-18
SAMUEL NJ. YEATMAN, A. NJ,
Secretary and Treasurer.

The twenty-1fth annual session of the School
of Law opens WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1894,
at $50 p m, In its cOmmodious, speca " de-
signed Law School Building, Nos. sos and sos Z
street northwest, when the Introductory lecture
will be delivered and announcements made for
the ensuing term. Present and prospective
students, alumni and all others interested in
legal education are cordially invited to be pres
ent.
The secretary can be seen at his Office in the
law building daily, after September Is, from to
p m, for information. enrolment, etc. Those
proposing to connect themselves with the school
for the ensuing term requested to enroll
their names before the opening night. and thus
avoid the delay incident to that occasion
Circulars, giving the course of study. terms,
etc, can be obtained at book stores of W. ii.
MorrisOns Sons, 1926 street northwest; LOwder-
milk IL Co., 1924 T street northwest, and John
Byrne X Co, 1929 street northwes, and at W.
S. Thompson's drug store, 703 Fifteenth street
letter to the undersigned. s. NJ YEATMAN,
sel3-3W Secretary
The Washington times., 1894-09-18
An Endorsement to BE Proud OF.

WASHINGTON, D. c., September u, 1894.
Mr.. a. MAURICE Low, Business Manager Of
TIE WAsBINGToN TINES.
DEAR SIR: take pleasure in informing you
that at the last meeting Of this Federation our
members were requested TO carefully read the
advertising columns Of The TIMES every day
and TO patronize as much as possible those
merchants and others whose advertisements
appear in The TIMES.
our members were also requested to secure
in every way possible new subscribers for The
TIMES, and b-ing the merits OF the paper be-
fore those who are not now subscribers.
Our members all feel very friendly toward
TIE TIrEs, and Of course want TO see it sue
oeed. They are willing to help everybody
who helps the paper. Respectfully,
[sEAL.l JOSEPH K. POTTER,
Secretary Federation Of Labor Of the District
Of Columbia.