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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-10-27

The Leader appears to be welded to
the theory that county should not
contract any debt whatever, after the
SUN of its Indebtedness has reached an
amount equal 10 five per cent Of its as
know that the strict observance of such
= course would have the effect OF in
stantly stopping the wheels Of govern
ment in every county OF the Black Hills
and in many other counties throughout
the state, and that by common consent,
as 1t were, and as a matter of necessity,
the expenses involved in conducting
county business is invariably incurred.
His plan of strict compliance with the
letter OF the law, which would at once
destroy the value Of our county war
rants, practically depopulate the county
and paralyze our industries, may be in
line with his party policy, but il is hot
in harmony with the views of the in
telligent masses, whose aims and pur-
poses are to build upIather than destroy
and to advance our progress, rather
than retsrd it. 1t is a matter of the
most profound wonder and amazement
that, man who cannot dip his pen in
INK without committing himself by ex-
posing his dense ignorance, should have
the temerity TO pose "a a local reformer
on the editorial staff of newspaper,
even though the paper may be the most
humble and insignificant extant. Bet
ter follow the advice of Ben Franklin,
and keep your oral oriice closed upon
questions you know nothing about, and
thus evade the criticism Of the cold and
pitiless, but close observing world.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-10-27

The evidence of the insincerity Of the
populists ia their frenzied howl for
political reform is constantly being in.
tensified. The state OF county where such
evidence does not exist may be safely
set down AS instances where there has
been no opportunity offered the party
to demonstrate the unreliable character
of its professions. AS an instance show
ing the measure OF the value of pop
ulist promise, we cite the case of A. j.
McCain, a member of the board of COM
missioners of Pennington county, who
prior to his election, posed as
one of the leading popuist economists
Of that county. Ho is said 10
have declared before his election
that in case of his being elected be
would accept but three dollars per day
for his services, and as a matter Of fact
ordered his warrant drawn for that
amount for his services during the frs,
january session of the board. His
false pretensions are now indicated BY
the later reports OF the proceedings OF
the board, which show that, for services
rendered during all sessions thereafter
he drew FIVE dollars per day, and also
the balance $4,000 which he claimed to
be due him for his services during the
first session. In view of the fact oi
there being an election billed for Nov
9th, and the further fact that there is an
opofogy for a paper in this city which Il
advocating the transfer of the manage
ment o! our county affairs to populistie
hands, every precaution should be taken
by the republicans, who are largely in
the majority, To avert such q calamity
by staying strictly with their ticket.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-10-27

The Leaders apology for the absence
of local news in its last weeks issue is
equally applicable to all former issues,
all of which have been glaringiy conspi-
cnous for the absence of news of any
kind, local or otherwise. It's contracted
columns have been devoted to the pro-
mitigation Of the wild and impractical
theories Of party mainly made up of
malcontents. whose leaders, failing to
obtain official recognition in the old
parties, have embraced it for revenue
only. Local news. however important
il may be, is ignored for the reason tha.
its space is deemed to be more profitably
taken up with the continued repetition
Of the same old rehasli of the rattle
Drained editors ideas of political reform,
and his puerile efforts To iniure the re-
publican party by the publication of long
| winded, nngramatical and slipshod ar
ticles rejecting upon the management
Of our county affairs 10 the detrimeut
and palpable injury Of tax payers. Brace
! mp, and give your scattering readers
something besides trash, and for the
brief period pending the discontinuance
| of your great (?) organ of reform, give a
| little more attention TO news topics. to
the end that the people may not Se JUS
tilted. as they have been in the past. in
the declaration that your simple sheet
| is sadly short on sense. and lamentably
long on nonsense. The people say you
are trife too fresh in assuming the
role Of local reformer before you have
gained residence, or acquired dol
lars worth of property, and they are q
unit in the belief that you are not built
right for an evangelist
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-10-27

Irwin NJ. Donaldson Is devoting con-
siderable time to thorough canvass of
the county in the interest OF the rsprb-
lican ticket, of which he forms an ius
portant part. The Office of treasurer,
for which he is candidate, is a very
important one, and should be entrusted
to no man whose reputation for ability
aud sterling integrity has not been clear
ly established Without dIscredit to
other candidates, il may be truthfully
said. that Mr.. Donaldson possesses these
qualifications in an eminent degree.
which has been clearly shown in his
business relations with those with whom
he came in contact during his long resi-
dence in the conuty, and in the able and
satisfactory manner in which he has
conducted the office he now holds, con-
corning which there has been no sha
dow OF complaint. With such candi-
date. there is no valid reason why this
important office should pass into re.
publican control with the advent Of the
new year.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-10-27

Floating rumors, circulated for the
purpose of influencing voters, should be
given no attention whatever il not we'll
authenticated. Rumors OF this character
are already ahoat, and will no doubt be
multiplied before the close Of the cam
paign. 1t is necessary to be especially
guarded against rumors Of this nature
that are given circulation on election
day and the day preceding, which by
reason Of limited time, cannot be refuted.
The best judgment Of the voter should
DO exercised In this direction, and that
means the ignoring Of oil reports re-
decting upon the character of any cam
didate, that does not afford q sufficient
margin Of time for their refutal. II
may be safely taken for granted, that
any report OF this kind, sprung upon
election day, is without foundation in
fact.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-10-27
A Bitter Disappointment.

Chas. NJ. Bourne is worthy bachelor
of Minnekahta who has been keeping
company with young lady Of Bradley
Flat, Miss Draska, sister Of Mrs. Parker,
and he imagined the affection he so
tenderly bestowed upon her was as
warmly reciprocated. for she had prom
ised to be his wife The happy day was
set, and he came over to-day TO claim
his own, and after having the barber
fix him up i'm most becoming style and
arrayed in his best apparel he went to
seek the object Of his love and have the
solemn words spoken that would join
their lives and fortunes forever. Alas
for the vanity of human hopes and the
perfidy of human love. He found that
his mucn coveted prize had been won
from him and that three days ago she
had become the wife of Charlev Snyder.
Charley bears up we'll under the d,sap-
pointment and says he is sure the
Arnolds, who are his enemies. have
hoodooed the girl and put up the job on
him. He may be all the better off for
his trial.-Star.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-10-27
A Significant Move.

From George Brown of Buffalo Cap.
Who was oyer yesterday. we learn that
John Berry Of Chadron. who represents
the Elkhorn, spent two days at the Gap
this week and finally consummated a
lease of Mr.. Alexander's brick hotel for
the + Z. h NJ. v. II is said il will be
used as a railroad eating house and that
when the change of schedule takes
place. passengers on the main line will
take both breakfast and snpper there.
This will be great thing for the Gap.
II means that the Elkhorn intends to
make remarkably quick time between
the Black Hills and Omaha. We are
glad to know that both roads intend to
make better time. 1t will rush Chicago
papers into Hot Springs at the same
time we now get Lincoln and Omaha
papers.-star.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-10-27
Personal Mention.

w. q. Hoen, OF Lincoln, was visitor
in the city on Saturday.
B. T. Bacon was doing business in
the city on Saturday from Omaha.
G. r. Carleton came in on business
from Alliance. Neb on Tuesday.
T. w. Morgan was a guest at the
Kleemann on Saturday from Kansas
City.
| II. B. Barker, of Providence, Rhode
Island, was sojourning in the city on
Monday.
j. II. Gordon was in the city on a
business mission on Monday from Hot
Springs.
Miss Kate VI. stabler, of Wind Cave,
was noted among the arrivals in the city
on Monday.
c. Z. Greene, representing st. Joe dry
goods firm, was taking orders in the city
on Wednesday.
G. M, Randolph was among the guests
registered at the Kleemann on Satur.
day from Deadwood.
J. G.. Carr and family departed or
\ Monday for Rockbridge, No. where
they will permanently reside.
Henry Monheim, Of Lead City, was
I visiting with his friends i'm this city two
or three days during the past week.
Judge Gardner, of Rapid City, was in
the city on Friday and Saturday Of last
week, hearing motions in chambers.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo, Garfield, of Her
| mosa, were visiting with Mr.. and Mrs.
Chss. Garfield of this city on Sunday.
Ed. L. Grautham has been in Dead
wood during the week, where he was
employed as stenographer in the u. s.
| court.
H. s. Mastirk, Of Fairburn, populist
candidate for clerk Of courts. has been
| looking after his political fences in this
locality dunng several days of the past
week.
Rev. J. J. Shingler and wife have
been absent several days during the
week attending The Union Of Christian
Endeayor at Spearfish, and visiting
friends in the northern Hills.
r. H. Pitcher took the Sunday
evening train for Hot Springs, where he
will interview the members Of the Ma
sonic order in the interest of the Moso-
mic Aid Association OF South Dakota.
]. Buckner and family, who have
been residents Of this place and vicinity
for the past two years, departed on
Monday for the state OF Washington
where they will take up their future
residence.
T. l. Monaghan, Of Hermosa, populist
candidate for county treasurer. has beer
in the city few days during the week
looking after his political interests and
exchanging social greetings with his
friends.
Or. and Mrs. McElnoey from Ohio
relatives Of Mr.. 4. B. earns, came over
with him on Saturday from Rapid TO at
tend quarterly meeting at the VI. +
Church. They thoroughly enjoyed ths
scenery and climate of this region, anC
left for home yesterday, having enjoyed
two weeks visit Of sight seeing in the
Hills.
Miss Clara Cruson, who for the pas
year has been living with her sister
Mrs. John Humphrey, of Norfolk, Nsh
returned to her home near this city ol
Saturday. in the full and rosy bloom @
health, and with thorough knowiedg
Of stenography, acquired during her ab
sence. She will remain at home durin
the coming winter. The Norfolk New
says Miss Clara made many warn
friends at that place, who would exten,
her warm welcome, should she eve
return to the Sugar city.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-10-27
Dissolution of Copartnership.

The copartnership heretofore existing
between q. w. kimble and J. c. Carr,
dealers in Harness aud Ssddlery at Gus
ter City. South Dakota, and doing bust
ness under the firm name OF Kimble x
Carr, is this day dissolved by mutual
consent, J. c. Carr retiring from the
firm. All accounts against the firm will
be paid by G. w. Kimble, 10 whom all
outstanding accounts due the firm will
he paid.
Custer City, S. d., October 22nd, 1894
G.. w. KIMBLE.
j. G. CARR.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-10-27

Mary Yellen Lease, the celebrated
populistic howler Of Kansas, who has
yellen for reform for the past several been
years. like ell other prominent members
OF the calamity bowling party. 10 shown
by recent developments TO be in the re-
form business simply for revenue. We
learn BY . special telegram that she has
been charged by A. A. Dixon, ex-super-
intendent of state deaf and DUMB insti-
tution at Olathe, with advising him ~
superintendent of the institution to
plumber the state 10 the amount OF
twenty thousand dollars. AN affidavit
has been made by Dixon which Is in the
hands Of the state republican committee
and will be used in the present cam
p ign as occasion requires.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-10-27

p. d. Darby, the republican candidate
for register Of deeds, who is probably
less known to our local readers than
any other candidate on the ticket for a
prominent Office, received the nomina-
ton by reason Of the united support OF
the delegates who knew him personally
and had personal knowledge Of his high
qualifications for the Office Mr.. Darby
enjoys the confidence and esteem OF his
acquaintances. which his able manage
ment Of the Office. should he be elected
will only serve to augment and in
tansifY
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-10-27
Ranuhlican Meetings.

". P. Bromley, prominent farmer
residing near Redfield, S. D., who is
conceded to be one of the best campaign
orators of the state, will address the
citizens of Custer, upon the political is
sues of the day. from republican stand
point. on Saturday evening, Nov. 3rd
at the court house, upon which occasion
it is especially desired that there be {
large attendance representing all par
ties, including the ladies.
Mr.. Bromley goec from here to Her
mosa, where he will address the people
on Monday evening, Nov 5th.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-10-27

The new town OF Grigps. located in the
coal regions of eastern Wyoming, is said
to be starting out under very favorable
circumstances. ID. T. Drake, the well
known B. & NJ. right-of-way man, who
is prominently connected with the en-
terprise. reports the sale of q number OF
lois. at good prices. ranging as high as
81 900. Building is reported commenc.
Ell, large livery stable, store build
ing and hotel being in course Of con-
struction. A newspaper will also soon
be established there, when 1t is expected
the era of boom prosperity will be fairly
inaugurated, and the carbon city Of the
Hills will surely and suddenly rise to its
senith.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-10-27

The copartnership heretofore existing
between q. w. Kimble, j. G. Carr and
A. w. Heidepriem, dealers in Harness
and Saddlery, at Custer City and Hot
Springs, South Dakota. and conducted
under the firm name of Kinble, Carr &
Co., is this day dissolved by mutual
consent, J. G. Carr Withdrawing from
the firm. The business will be continu-
ed at the places named by q. w. Kimble
and A. w. Heidepriem, under the firm
name of Kimbe & Heideprem, who
will pay all outstanding accounts against
the original firm, and collect all accounts
due The same.
Custer City, s. D., October 2end, 1894.
G.. w. KIMBLE.
J. &. CARR.
A. w. HEIDEPRIEM.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-10-27

T.. v. Grsntham, the popular candi-
date for county surveyor on the repub-
licau ticket, IL making Q very successftll
canvass. He 10 making friends and in
f1uencing votes wherever he coca. He
10 young man of steady habits, high
character and well qualified TO discharge
the duties OF the office to which ise
aspires with credit to himself and satis-
faction TO the people. Republicans
should not fail to give him their sup
port When they cast their ballots on
Noy. 9th
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-10-27
Republican Speeches.

Hon. 8. Z. Wilson. OF Hot Springs. 70.
publican candidate for the state senate,
will address the citisens ofthe following
places in accordance with the dates ap.
pended:
Four Mile, Monday, October Goth.
Custer, Tuesday. October 30th.
PTingle, Wednesday. October Slst.
Clark's School house, Thursday, No.
vember lst.
Buffalo Gap. Friday, Nov. End.
A full attendance, without reference
TO sex or party affiliations is respectful y
solicited.
THk CcstArrrEx.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-10-27

The contest for the Office Of superin-
tendent Of schools is notably vigorous
in this county this year. There are
three candidates in the field. two oi
whom are ladies. Mrs. s, ID. Basford
the republican candidate, Is reputed to
be eminently qualified for the position
has many friends In all parties, and
being fortunate in the matter Of having
her name on the winning ticket. will NO
doubt be victorious in the lively race
now pending.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-10-27

ment into system ofcentraiized pater-
nalism. 1t would have the government
control all the transportation business,
all the banking business. all the liquor
business, all the savings banks and lot
Of other things. And yet in one of its
planks it denounces the centraIizing
tendencies Of other parties There is
mora stupendous, towering, despotic
Capitalization In single plank OF the
Populist platform than has made it's ap-
pearance in the platforms Of all other
political parties put together since the
adoption of the federal constitution
Pioneer Press
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-10-27
REPUBLICAN TICKET.

cosGREssIoNAL.
For Representatives in Congress,
ROBT. j. GAMBLE
JOHN A. PICKLER.
STATE.
For Governor.
C.H. SHELDON Of Day County.
For Lieutenant Governor,
CHAS. N. HERRIED OF McPerson Co.
For Secretary Of State,
THOMAS THoRsON OF Lincoln Co.
For State Treasurer,
KIRK q. PHILLIPS of Lawrence Co.
For Attorney General,
CoE l. CRAWFORD Of Hughes Co.
For State Auditor,
j. Il. HlPPLE OF Hutchinson Co.
For Superintendent Of Public Instruction,
FRANK CRANE of Codington Co.
For Commissioner of Schools and Public Lands
JOHN LOCKART Of Grant Co.
For Commissioner OF Labor and Statistics,
IA. WHEELER Of Butte Co.
For Railroad Commissioners,
JOHN X. BRENNAN OF Pennington Co.
FRANK JOHNSON OF Dawson Co.
GEORGE CONKLTN Of Clark Co.
LEGISLATIVE.
For State Senator,
S. f. WILSON, Hot Springs.
For Representative.
CD. PATTON, Hermosa.
COUNTY.
For County Judge,
~
For County Auditor
K. A. SCOTT, Fairburn.
For Register Of Deeds,
r. ID. DARBY, FaIrburn.
For Treasurer.
In. DONALDSON, Custer
For Sheriff,
A. NJ. WILLARD, Custer.
For Clerk of Courts,
AT. FEAY, Custer.
For States Attorney,
w. BENEDICT, IIermosa.
For County superintendent,
Mrs. y. ID. BASFoRD, Fairburn.
For County Surveyor,
T. V. GRANTHAM, Custer.
For County Coroner,
E.v. BLACHLY, Buffalo Gap.
For County Assessor.
THoS. MCLEAN, Buffalo Gap.
For Commissioner lst District,
+. NJ. AYRES, French Greek.
For Commissioner 3rd District
y. A. HOPKINS, III Dorado.
Justice Of the Peace. Custer Precinct,
w. +. WELLS, Custer.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-10-27
Married.

At the residence Of w. R Lemons il
this city. by Rev. q. NJ. Boswell, or
Sunday, the 2lst inst, Mr. Andrew
Smith. of Somerset, Neb., and Miss Mat
tie ]. Britain, Of same place.
The bride is sister Of Mrs. Lemon,
and has been visiting with her for sew
eral weeks. The happy couple departed
for their Nebraska home on Monday
taking with them the best wishes o
many new made friends.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-10-27
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Comparative Statements

The following certified statements,
which are self explanatory, are publish
ed with view TO dsabusing the public
Of the erroneous impression which has
obtained in various places in the county,
through the circulation of false rumors,
that Sheriff A. NJ. Willard's fees, during
the time lac has been in Office, we're large
ly in excess ofthe fees Of his predecessor,
w. S. Wood. Attention is called TO
these statements taken from the records,
and certified byshe auditor. Which show
dicated by the false rumors purposely
iloated for pa ty effect:
w. 5. Wood, sheriff fees for last term,
1901 and 1892, allowed aud paid, includ-
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-10-27
Lost, strayed or stolen.

A dark bav horse, five years old,
branded Bar u on left shoulder. Was
last seen on the park three miles north
west of Custer. A reasonable reward
will be paid for his return, or for infor-
nation leading to his recovery, by
Z. u. GREATHoUsE,
Custer CITY. S. ID,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-10-27

Total year and months...s 1855 90
State of South Dokota, s.
County Of Custer.
certify that the foregoing is correct
az taken from records. Witness my
hand aud seal, October 10th. 1894.
Signed, Z. A. WooD,
[ssAL. County Auditor.
Recapitulation
Fees, VI. s. Wood, q month....s75S4 rs
Fees, A. NJ. willard, 2l months 4755 10
Excess, Wood over Willard. 1929 50
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-10-27
Teachers, Examination

A teachers examination will be held
at the school house in Custer, on Thurs
day and Friday, Nov. 2 and 8, 1894.
T.. A. SCorr Co. Supt.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-10-27
ChAmberlain's Colic, Cholera rnd Diar-
rhoea Re medy.

II would rather trust that medicine
than any doctor / know Of" says Mrs
Hattie Mason Of Chiffon. Carter Co.
No., in speaking of Chamberlain's Collie
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Fol
ale by A. j. Jones & Co.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-10-27

DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Worlds Fair Highest Award.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-10-27
Total two years ........."......-s 1907 45

ytdT0 O-VI
State Of sou,h Dakota, ss.
hereby certify that the foregoing is
correct as taken from the records Wit
ness my hand and seal, Oct 10th. 1894.
Signed, G. a. WooD,
[sEAL County Auditor.
A. NJ. Wizards sheriff fees, term,
1898 and 1894, being one full year, 1898,
and nine months, 1894, allowed and paid
Evening star., 1894-12-18
LATE NEWS BY WIRE
Five Persons Killed by a Boiler
Explosion.
DISASTER At WEST BAY CITY, MICH
Employers Charged With NegIi-
gence That Was Fatal.
ONE BOY YET MIS- SIN G

WEST BAY CITY. Mich. December 49,
Brothers planning mill and box factory this
morning five persons were instantly killed,
several others injured and one is missing
The dead are:
John Calcutt. fireman; aged twenty-one.
George Pfund, aged seventeen.
Albert Rapn, aged sixteen.
John Brann, aged fifteen.
AL. Heavenbacher. aged seventeen.
The injured-Fred. wildaugher, leg bruis-
ed; Charles Dodge. back injured; Roe Hud-
son, face badly cut.
One boy is still missing, and is believed
to be buried in the debris.
The explosion occurred while the mill
boys fiocking to the engine room to eat
luncheon.
All the bodies were terribly mutilated and
almost unrecognizable. The cause OF the
explosion has not been determined.
John Haining, the engineer, stepped out
of the loom a moment before the explosion
occurred, and escaped uninjured. Heaven
back Cne of the injured. was pinned under
fallen timber and bricks. and his screams
for succor and some one to turn on the
hose were terrible. dozen hands went
to his rescue, and wler taken out he was
found to be only slightly injured.
Sever al of the boys were the only support
of families.
Some of the employees assert that COM
plants had been made of the bad condition
of the boiler. and that the firm had been
asked to shut down long enough to make
repairs, but this they deny. The coroner
has employed several leading boilermakers
to make an investiga ton.
The pecuniary loss is small, the mill,
which Is separated frcm the boiler room
by few feet. being only slightly damaged.