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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-03-10
County Seat Removal.

The question of the removal of the
Lawrence county seat from Deadwood
to Lead City is still being vigorously
agitated. Following is an account Of the
latest meeting of the committee having
the matter in charge, which We clip
from the Lead Tribune:
"The county seat committee met last
evening at the city hall to listen to the
reading of the opinions of the attorneys
on the question. The attorneys who
we're employed to write their opinions
were Messrs. Wilson, Dewey and w. A.
Rinehart, of this city, and Messrs. Wood
& Buell. and James w. Fowler of Rapid
City. The opinions are quite lengthy,
especially those of the Rapid gentlemen,
they cover the whole ground and cite
law and authorities for their positions.
commencing with the irst organization
of the county. All the opinions except
that of Mr.. Rinehart, Of this city, agree
that the county seat of Lawrence coun-
ty never has been legally located. even
il it shall be proven that Deadwood did
receive a majority of all the votes at an
election held in the fall of 1877, and that
q majority vote will be all that is re-
quired To locate the same. Mr.. Rine-
hart differs from these gentlemen, and
says that if the fact is proven that Dead
wood received a majority in 1877, it will
require two-thirds vote to remove the
same After the reading Of the opinions
the committee transacted some business
looking toward the furtherance OF The
undertaking A proposition to raise a
campaign fund was brought forward by
Mr.. Charles Barclay, to levy an assess
ment on all the property in the city, the
levy to be equal to the amount neces-
sary, from ten to fifteen thousand dollars.
After the levy is made part of the
money is paid Immediately, and notes
taken for the remainder. Such a plan
it is claimed would make the burden
come equal upon all. Residence prop
erty under this plan would be taxed
from fifteen to thirty dollars. according
to value. The arrangement did not
meet with favor with all present, but a.
such plan would be the best barometer
that could be devised to feel the pulse
Of the city on the question it was ac-
cepted, and a committee appointed TO
carry out the scheme. Some other
business of minor importance was trans
acted. The names of several citizens
was added to the committee Of ffty-
one, and the committee adjourned to
meet at the call of the president"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-03-10
Lions Invade Salt Lake City.

A recent Salt Lake special says
dountain lions, ravenous with hunger,
proving about the streets of city of
$1,000 inhabitants is the unusual specta-
Gle that has created con formation among
the residents of outlying portions Of this
city the past few days, These animals,
as well as coyotes and other wild amin
ais, have been driven down from the
mountains by extraordinary SHOWS.
The lions are becoming very bold.
Tuesday workmen on boulevard in
the northern part of the city saw two
large lions walking leisurely up til
hillside. 1t was subsequently discover
cd they had killed a large horse and
half devoured the carcass, which was
later discovered near the city cemetery.
Wednesday large lion came down out
of the City Creek canyon, within four
blocks Of the business portion Of the
city, and trotted with a bewildered air
through the streets to the eastward. IT
did not offer to molest anyone and his
right Of way was not disputed. Two
hunters few days ago received special
permission from the city council to xii
lions in the City Creek canyon, within
the city limits, and the next day brought
in the carcass Of beast that measured
nine feet in length and Meighed 800
pounds.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-03-10

Gould Still. night operator for the
Elkhorn at Hay Springs, Neb., was shot
by an unknown assassin, at that place
last Sunday night while sitting at his
table in the performance Of his duties.
The shot was fred through a broken
pane Of glass in the window, and was
fatal in its effect, the victim having
lived but an hour after receiving the
fatal shot. Suspicion rests upon negro
who was seen lettering around tho place
in the evening prior to the murder, but
who was missing the next morning.
Still was only Is years of age. very
popular with the people and no cause
can be assigned for themurder. The
railroad and express companies offer q
reward Of 81. 10000 for the apprehension
and conviction Of the murderer.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-03-10

Prohibition in South Dakota has re-
ceived black eye as result Of the
recent decision of the supreme court in
the case brought against the Sioux Falls
Brewing company in 1891, in which the
lower court granted the injunction ask
ed for, declared the plant nuisance and
ordered its abatement, together with its
destruction of some $4,000 worth of
property. The case went to the su-
preme cout and decision has been
rendered reversing the decision of the
lower court, which legalizes the manu-
facture of beer in the state, aid the
company will now proceed to enlarge
their plant and proceed to operate upon
more ex; ensive scale than ever.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-03-10
PROSPECTIVE PRosPERIT Y.

The present outlook for increased
prosperity throughout the entire Black
II ills region Is most encouraging. The
vast amount Of snow which has fallen
in all parts Of the region is a sure quar-
antee of good crops, which in itself goes
long way toward making country
prosperous. The increased attention
given to mines, which is a marked feat
ure in all the various districts, warrants
the Inauguration Of numerous new min
ing enterprises, which will necessarily
largely augment the number of men
employed, and materially enhance the
gross output Of the precious metals. In
the Custer district, where, in the past,
the mines have received but little atten-
ton from the outside world, a happy
change is noted, which promises to re-
suit in bringing the district into well
merited prominence before the expira-
ton of the present year. The refractory
gold ores, which are so exceptionally
abundant in this district, the valuable
quality of which have been so thorough
ly and satisfactorily demonstrated, are
now beginning to attract some measure
Of public attention, and that some Of
these vast bodies Of ore will, at no
distant day, become prolific producers
is confidently anticipated. The mica
deposits. which are much more exten-
sive in this district than in any other
portion Of the Black Hills, are also re-
ceiving great deal of attention, and
will be more extensively operated dur
ing the year than they have ever been
before in the history Of the district.
This industry alone will afford employ.
ment for large number of men, and be
a prominent factor in the future COM
mercial advancement Of the region.
Plumbago, a mineral abounding here,
which hitherto has been utterly ignored
after with much interest, and especially
has this been the case since it has be-
come known that there is a glowing
prospect of the establishment Of plant
in this place for the manufacture of axle
grease, in which this mineral figures a
one of the principle ingredients, thereby
creating home demand to be supplied
from our local deposits. The matter of
tin production may not be relied upon
with the same degree Of confidence
which is indnlged with reference to
other minerals but il is, at any rate,
reasonable supposition that, where the
field offers such hattering inducements
as are here presented. operations will
not be long delayed. 1t is very crafty
ing to note the unmistskabe signs Of
future commercial progress in the Black
Hills, and it is matter for regret that
as much cannot be consistently said of
the country at large, in many portions
of which the future outlook is distress
inslv dark, with little hope of early re-
turning prosperity.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-03-10

Chairman Green has made the call
for a meeting of the state republican
central committee at Mitchell, March
2lst, one of the purposes of which is the
determination of the time and place Of
holding the republican state convention.
If We remember rightly there was
kind of tacit understanding among the
members Of this committee two years
ago, that Hot Springs claims in this
direction should be considered this
year, and we hope the committee may
bear this in mind, as it is about time
the Black Hills should receive some
thing in the way of recognition for what
she has done for the party of progress.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-03-10

The resolutions recently passed at q
meeting Of the business mems associa-
ton of Deadwood indicates seariness,
and tired feeling on the part Of the
association as a result of the protracted
boycott declared against that place some
time ago by the labor organizations.
Copies of these resolutions were sent to
all Of the labor organizations in the dis
trict, bearing the signature of large
number of the business men Of the
place. and it is probable that it will be
but short time when the boycott will
be declared off.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-03-10

Yankton has recently been the scene
of a relentless warfare on dogs. A brace
or more Of these very useful and indis-
pensable metropolitan adjuncts, for
some plausible reason. not stated, sud.
denly imbibed the idea of going mad
which naturally resulted in hydrypho-
bia. This gave rise to an irresistible
desire to bite something. and they pro-
ceeded to bite all the dogs they came in
contact with, including some of tbs
most popular poodles in the city. iiiS
excitement among the upper ten, who
were the proud possessors OF valuable
canine pets, ran high. An epidemic
Of cholera or yellow fever could not
have been more appalling to their sensi-
tive souls. Whole families of dogs were
ruthlessly slain as measure Of protec-
ton, and as sad result, the elite Of
Yankton are smothered in grief and
clothed IN sackcloth and ashes. Poor
Yankton.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-03-10

A St. Louis sage has issued printed
prediction proclaiming the wind up Of
all earthly affairs about the close Of the
present century, when the human family
will be called upon to square accounts
with the Creator. and receive their just
rating in the matter Of the deeds done
in the body. 1t is matter for gratula
ton that this wise prophet has kindly
set the time subsequent to the next
presidential election, when the United
States will be better prepared for the
final reckoning
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-03-10

liz the matter of the issue of warrants
10 pay for seed wheat for the use of Fall
River county farmers. the county com
missioners find themselves confronted
by financial condition which forbids
their Issue. Under tle Law the limit of
issuance has already been reached and
as a consequence some other means Of
relief in this direction will necessarily
have TO be devised
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-03-10
Mining Items.

Rainbolt and Gallagher are said to be
taking out rich gold ore from their mine
east Of Hill City.
The boiler and engine for the Lady
Gay mine, near Hill City, arrived last
week, and was being set up by Nate
Wilcox at the mine.
The Hasel group Of gold mines in
Pennington county has been sold by
Gao. Coats and Shedd Bros, to Dodge
Bros, Geo. Rose and Ingram & Me-
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-03-10

The largest opal ever found in the
world was recently taken from an Idaho
mine. 1t is said to be fully as large as
hens egg, and is without flaw or
blemish. 1t is believed that the gem
will dress 325 karats and prove of the
lightest quality, therefore its value will
be exceptionally great.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-03-10

Rev. II. Dewitt Talmage has re-consid.
cred his decision to resign the pastor
ship of the Brooklyn tabernacle, having
recently announced his intention 10
remain at his posr and unite with his
flock in a new campaign for God and
the worlds betterment.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-03-10

The Pierre term of U. s. court has
been postponed until the 9th inst. on
account of the absence Of Judge Edger-
ton in California.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-03-10
A, SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 1894.

The necessary result viii be a greater
development of our mines. II is there
fore the policy OF wisdom TO put old
properties in such shape that they may
be easily inspected by those who wish
TO engage in mining. There are many
good mines that are now abandoned for
lack Of funds 10 continue work. Mining
is legitimate business therefore we
should frown down all attempts by VA
principled men to induce capital to take
hold of properties that are known TO
be worthless. as the sale Of such proper
ties is an inevitable result in injury to
the mining industry. Mining should lie
conducted on sound business principles
and there will be no booming Shrewd
but dishonest men who recognize the
great possibilities Of gold mining, will
leave no stone unturned 10 50 tie up all
properties OF those who are unable TO
work them, that there will be no oppor-
tunity for the owner to dispose Of them.
While the owner should not misrepresent
his property or use any undue means to
dispose Of them those who wish 10 secure
them should make reasonable compen
sation to obtain possession and control
of such properties.
THg TIN SITUATION.
A recent issue Of the Harnev Peak
Mining News contains the following
statement concerning the present status
Of the local tin situation; "Supt Chlds
is east again and his retnrn, which is
expected the latter part Of March. is
awaited with a good deal Of interest.
Mr.. Childs, so we learn. will attend a
meeting Of the Harvey Peak directors at
New York city. This meeting is a most
important one, as the stock holders Of
the American branch Of the TIN COM
pany will decide at that session whether
they will accept the Englishmen's terms
or not. A representative Of the London
company has been in New York many
months trying TO arrange the difficulties
which existed between the English and
American stock holders. How far he has
succeeded is not known, but we under
stand that he has offered TO place a large
amount Of money in the banks for the
resumption Of work in the tin mines of
the Black Hills Of South Dakota, If the
American stockholders will place q like
amountin the bank for the same purpose
1t is not likely the New Workers will
agree TO this because their claim has
always been that the Euglishmen have
not fulfil ed their contract, and il is not
likely they will enter into a new one
with them; but should they agree to the
proposition there is another difficulty TO
be overcome-and that is, who shall
manage the enterprise. The English
men intend to have their representative
here on the ground, to work with the
superintendent Of the American com
pany for the success Of the undertaking,
so long as they are putting up money
for the work but whether the New
Workers will agree to this arrangement
il doubtful They never have, and they
very likely will refuse it this time, if
they do, il 10 equally certain that the
Englishmen will refuse TO advance the
money, snd the shutdown of the Har-
Hey Peak works Is likely TO continue for
some time to come. However, we may
know something definite when Mr.
Childs returns"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-03-10
A NEW MINING INDUSTRY.

Upon the southwest line of Lawrence
county iron ore has been discovered on
the ranch owned by Mr.. Tim Coleman,
known as the Bull Dog ranch, north of
Rockford, that bids fair 20 become quite
an industry in the future mining of the
Black Hills. This ore is commonly
known and called bogg iron, through its
being found mostly in low marshlands
surrounded by high hills. The nature
of the ore and in appearance is similar
to hematite iron, but not so valuable.
It is chiefly used as matte or flux in our
large smelters and worth on an average
about six dollars per ton. 1t lays in
blanket veins about three feet in thick
ness, and is chiefly covered with soil
Of good quality for farming purposes.
Underlying the ore is found clay that
can be used for brick, and would make
brick of superior quality. Under this
comes sand water, going 10 prove that
this ore is composed of the earth's for
nation and of which it forms its part
Mr.. Coleman in making this discovery
drew the attention of E. B. Chapman,
who is general manager of the Standby
mill and mine in Pennington county,
and who has spent any years in these
mineral regions. This gentleman at
once set about to determine its value,
and the consequence was that Mr..
Barton, general manager Of the Omaha
Smelling Works at once contracted for
two thousand tons of this ore, allowing
six dollars per ton upon its being deliv-
cred at the works at Omaha. The ore
being cheaply mined and hauled, and
upon the Burlington & Missouri railroad
company constructing spur from their
main line to these diggings, the mining
and transportion is done for four dollars
per ton, leaving fair profit for the
owners. Other large bodies Of this
character of ore have already been dis
covered in the same district, and pre-
parations are being made with view
to working them. The discovery OF
these ores is indeed to South Dakota a
valuable one, as it goes to prove the
theory that we have within our own
state ores that are adapted and suitable
as flux for our large bodies of dry ores,
and it proves also the fact that as vet
our hills are only in their infancy with
regards to them ever being prospected,
let alone mined.-Pioneer.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-03-10

The Firestone brothers are still en-
gagged in the development of their mica
mines, six miles southwest Of this city.
They report great improvement in the
quality Of the product IS depth is attain
ed The mica obtained at depth Of 46
feet is clear, solid and of merchantable
size. They will commence cutting early
i'm the coming week.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-03-10

The Deadwood Times speaks perth
nently, sensibly and logically in the
following article which we clip from a
recent issue: THE opening of spring
will witness the greatest mining activity
in all sections and from present indica-
tions the Black Hills will receive due
share Of attention. Capital that has
been locked up for the past year, is now
beginning 10 look for Investment, it is
only natural that moneyed men should
look for the best business opportunity.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-12-18

Delaware and Hudson, 1858; Delaware.
Lsckawanna and Western. 1903; Denver
and Rio Grands preferred, S414; Distill-
ers and Cattle Feeders Co., rs; Erie,
l0I6; DO. preferred, %; Fort Wayne, Isl;
Illinois Central, SO; Lake Shore, l36;
MichiganC entral, 971f; Missouri Pacific,
2S%; National Cordage, 81; do. preferred,
141S; Norfolk and Western preferred, 1873 {;
Northern Pacific, 4; do. preferred,
1716; Northwestern 9S1S; do. preferred,
14l; New York Central, 1904; New York
and New England, 324; Pacific Mail.
2l1S; Peoria. Decatur and Evansville, S2l {;
Pittsburg. 1856: Pullman Palace. 1855:
Reading, l514 Rock Island, 90; st. Louis
and San Francisco first preferred, -;
ST. Paul, SO; do. preferred. 1l91&; Tennes.
see Coal ano Iron. 179s; Texas Pacific, 90;
Union Pacinc, -; United States Ex-
press, AZ; Western Union, SSl5; Wheeling
and Lake Erie l0sI; do preferred. 3915.
Mining Stocks-Bulwer, 03: Chclor, 40;
Crown Point, 60: Consolidated California
and Virginia, 355; Deadwood, 40: Gould
and Curry. Sc; Hale and Norcross, So;
Homestake, 1850; Iron Silver -; Mex
lean, 90; Ontario, $50; Ophir, $50; Ply
mouth, 25; Quicksilver, 800; 90. pre-
ferred, 1900; Sierra Nevada, 80; Standard,
l60; Union Con-. 30; Yellow Jacket 45.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-12-18
moUNDsVILLE

Yesterday morning oficer Charlton
caught two boys In the baggage car OF
the accom- modation running between
this place and Wheeling. They were
very much under the influence OF llq-
our, aud had entered the car for the
purpose Of waiting until morning TO go
home. When arraigned in Police Court
they gave their names as Nixon and
Boa, of Benwood, plead guilty to the
charge Of drunkenness, and were fined
81 and costs each. Later they paid
their fines aud were released.
The case Of ]. 81. Holt against John
Higgins, brought for professional SER
vices connected In the matter OF the
compromise between the county and
Higgins concerning the Lindsay Hill
road, was dismissed, the plaintiff fall
ing 10 appear.
The formal contract for the ground
upon which the water works reservoir,
ETC., are 10 be located was entered into
yesterday between Alfred Tomlinson
and Charles Rosser, the contractor.
The funeral Of Miss Mary Murphy
took place yesterday morning. Her re-
mains were taken out TO Cameron on
the six o'clock train, where thoy were
inferred in the Catholic cemetery.
The remains Of Mrs. Levina Porter,
widow of the late Luke Porter, OF Ros-
by's Rock, was brought here for inter-
msnt on the 9:3S train yesterday morn
ing.
Mrs. c. D. Kleiner will be taken to
the Wheeling hospital for the purpose
Of having an operation performed on
her for a tumor.
The Christian Endeavor Society will
give a social at the home OF Miss Emma
Parkinson, on Sixth street. this even
ing.
Charles Smart and Miss Sadie Steven
son, Of Parkersburg, were the guests OF
Capt. A. D. Baker over Sunday.
One prisoner was released from the
prison yesterday, having finished ten
years sentence.
Harry Patton is home from the Nor
gantoyn University to spend the hOli-
days.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-12-18

annals Of music are full. "The Girl |
Left Behind Me-" according to tradi-
tion, became the parting tune Of the
British army and navy about the mid
die of the last century. In one OF the
regiments then Quartered 10 the south
OF England there was an Irish band
master, who had the uncommon pecul-
iarity Of being able to fall 10 love In ten
minutes with any attractive girl he
might chance to meet. II never
hurt him much, however, for he
fell out again as readily
as he fell in, and so acquired new
sweetheart In every town the regiment
passed through. Whenever the troops
were leaving the place where he had
sweetheart he ordered the band to play
''The Girl | Left Behind Me-" which,
even then, was an old Irish melody.
The story OF his accommodating heart
soon spread through the army, and
other band at the request OF
officers and soldiers, began to use the
melody as q parting tune, and by the
end of the century il was accounted dis
respectful to the ladies for q regiment
TO march away without playing THE
Girl Left Behind Me-"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-12-18
LIVE STOCK.

CHICAGO, December 17.-Cattle in FAIR
demand; prices about the same as Satur-
day.
Hogs-The bulk of the stun was ofered
at 81 25a4 40 for light, and 81 4Oa4 CD for me-
dunn and heavy; priue heavy weights were
quoted at "a 75a4 70, and prime assorted
lights at 81 40a4 IS.
Sheep-Sold at 10al5c higher; quotations
from 81 25a3 80 for poor TO choice sheep,
and 81 25a4 30 for lambs OF similar grades.
Receipts, cattle Is, 900; calves 500; hogs
$4,000; sheep $4,000.
EAST LIBERTY, Pa, December l7.-Cat-
tie, lower; prime S. 00a5 %; good 81 loa
4 80; bulls, stays and cows & OOa3 10.
Hogs-Steady and lower; Philadelphlas
"a 65a4 20; common TO fair Workers 81 Boa
( 40; roughs 50 00a4 25.
Sheep-UnchaDged.
CINCINNATI, o., December 17.-Hogs,
higher at S4 al 70; receipts, 6,4O head
shipments, 1900 head.