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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-02-16
AI.etter From L.eppelman.

Pierre, s. d., Feb. ct will be re.
membered that when Governor Mel.
lette appeared here before tina investi.
eating committee he stated that he
was in Chicago on December 12 and
that he net there. in consultation with
Taylor s. G. Leppelman. who was
formerly president OF the Gettysburg
bank. From this story the belief has
grown up in many minds that Leppel-
man was privy to Taylor's shortage
and had some connection with it. Re-
Gently q letter was received by Ben G.
Hoover here from New York city
signed by Mr.. Leppelman In which he
states:
II have not seen Mr.. Taylor or heard
then we did not talk over financial
matters. His d~efalcation was as great
q surprise to me as IL could have been
New York since l arrived here last Oc-
tober. In regard to Mr.. Taylor and
the Northwest Mortgage company lay
ing 800, 900 in the Gettysburg bank.
would say that 1t is false and that there
is no ground for such an assertion.
True they tied up some money
there, but the assets were for
a time amply good for the amount.
Further we paid them q bonus for COM
ing to our rescue and bonus was esti-
mated at a low valuation at SO. 900 or
Sl0.O 600. Am very sorry for the state
and Mr.. Taylor's bondsmen. also for
MI. Taylor, q 3 cannot bring myself
to believe that he deliberately got
away with the states money. ! would
rather believe that he made poor in.
vestments aud thought up to the last
that his friends in the east woald help
him out"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-02-16
GUATEMALA DESERVES PEACE
The Central American Republic Not Anx.
INNS for War.

The Central American Republic Not Ann.
ious for War.
City of Mexico. Feb. &c. ~. Red.
ling, representative for Mexico n
central America to the Cotton states
and international exposition which
opens at Atlanta, Ga, in September,
has returned from a trip to Guatemala
In the interests of the exposition. In
speaking Of the question affecting the
boundaries of Guatemala and Mexico
he stated that during his stay at tho
capital of Mcxico's southern neigh
Dor he detected nothing In he
demeanor of the nigh governmct ofii-
Gals that would lead him TO believe that
war with this country was inevitab bic.
The contrary was the case, especially
the better classes, h felt
rather uneasy as TO the possibility that
Mexico. not feeling contented with I'M
ally coming into possession of the dis
puted territory. should exact an i'm
demnity for the expense incurred in
the partial mobilization OF her troops
on the southern frontiers OF the states
of Chiapas and Tobasco. In referring
TO Guatemala's participation at the ex-
position he stated hat President Bar
rios had promised to urge congress for
an appropriation for al exhibit.
Anent the much talked Of detention
of Messrs. Park and Thornton's mules
at Tapachula, Mex, which were des-
tined for Guatemala, where they were
to be used on tho construction of the
Guatemala Northern railway, the fol-
lowing dispatch was received in this
city from T. X. Dowd, who had charge
of the drove: THE collector of GUS
toms will not permit the expectation of
the mules by order Of the secretary OF
the treasury. There are 1917 mules and
and seven head Of horses"
it is limited that the government will
not allow the stock to cross the border
for the reason that il will certainly be
seized by the Guatemalans and used to
the injury of Mexicans by the Guate-
malan mounted forces in the event Of
hostilities.
The Diario. official, again reminds
the public that the Mexican govern
ment has no official organ except itself.
and the most absolute reserve main
tanned in the department of foreign
affairs respecting the conferences held
daily with the minister from Guate-
mala. In consequence. any statements
on the boundary situation published by
other local papers are not inspired by
the government.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-02-16
NATIONAL PRESS CLUB.
Annual Entertainment OF the Washing.
ton Correspondents.

Annual Entertainment OF the Washing.
ton Correspondents.
Washington, Feb. s.--The leaders OF
Washington society will gather ut the
Grand opera house this afternoon. The
occasion Is the annual entertainment
of the National Capitol Press club, an
organization comprising the Washing
ton correspondents Of the LEADING
journ ais Of the United States. Thu
clubs entertainment has long figuree
as n Of the events of tho social sea
son OF the capital, and an unusuaily
attractive program has been arranged
for this afternoon, in which all Of Tn.
prominent actors aud actresses now n
the city are taking part, as we'll as
number from Philadelphia and Baiti
moro who volunteered their services
Mrs. Cleveland and the ladies' OF the
cabinet nre pntronesses Of the affair
Mrs. Carlisle and Mrs. Lamont havinf
been especially active In promoting it,
success.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-02-16
PLOT AGAINST CASiMiR-PERiER
Developments show VI. Dupuy's Hostility
Because lie Was Beaten.

Because lie Was Beaten.
Paris. Feb. S.-The bitter feud be-
tween ex-President Casimir-P erier and
ex-Premier Dupuy Is explained. The
Paris correspondents " made IL
clear that NJ. Casimir-Perier's resigna-
ton was wholly due to sudden but
dominating wrath excited by his pre-
mier. 1t was known that NJ. Dupuy
fiouted the presidents authority almost
hourly: that he even encouraged MS
associates in the ministry to follow his
example. Not only were important
foreign dispatches sent without a pre-
tense OF consulting with the president.
but lists OF promotions I'm the Legion
or Honor We're promulgated without his
consent or counsel. Almost revolution
airy conflicts with the opposition be-
came known To the president only after
the premier had made them the proper
~ of the public at large. Nj. De Blow
itz now declares that NJ. Dupuy kept
NJ. Casimlr-Perier continually under
the surveillance OF police spies. and fur
nished damaging reports constantly To
press agencies concerning the presi-
dents habits.
The statement Is made that the ru-
iiibiS VI hOliltSllC uifefcnftS In the eN-
presidents family can he traced to the
same source. a fortnight or more ago
the correspondent OF the American
Press association cabled to New York
an apparently authentic O Of
prospective divorce proceedings be-
tween the ex-president and his wife.
Subsequent official information OF the
absolute falsity of the report led the
European manager TO request that the
dispatch be withheld from publication.
Whlle no Partisan or other European
journal has given currency to the re-
port, the latest American mails bring
copies of certain newspapers I'm which
the story takes the explicit shape that
not only are divorce proceedings I'm inn
mediate contemplation, but that III.
Casimir-Perier n his wife have al
ready separated.
The falsity of the latter statement
is plain to everyone. because Nine.
Casimir-Perier accompanied her hus-
band after leaving the Elysee palace tn
his private residence i'm Rue Nito and
mas remained with him there during
the interval OF u fortnight and left with
him FOR Beaulieu. on the Riveria. where
rooms have been engaged for them in
the Hotel des Anglais. Interviews with
persons In a position to know the truth
seem to prove conclusively that he
other report Is equally false. The most
prominent of the French politicians and
foreign correspondents here make no
secret of their belief that the story Ia
purely the invention OF NJ. Dupuy and
a part or his scheme OF revenge The
only explanation of its origin Is OF
course In the defeat Of NJ. Dupuy for
the presidency by M. CasimirPerier.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-02-16

Mrs. Newitt-@I discovered this morn.
ing that we need n door mat for the
hallway very badly"
Mr.. Newitt--aIs there any PARTICULAR
necessity for itPs
Mr~. Newltt--aWhy. certainly I've
got to have some place TO hide the ky
whoa 60 out haven't IT,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-02-16
WILL PAY CASH MONDAY.
Chicago Men Buy u Large Block of soutf
Dakota Warrants.

Pierre, S. d., Feb. 9.--The state trens.
urer will on Monday begin paying cash
for all outstanding warrants, and
~henceforth there will be no trouble in
maintaining cash payments. A few
days ago an interview with Treasurer
Phillips was wired out, stating the re.
sources of the state and its financial
condition. A telegram from Chicago
from a heavy firm of bankers stating
that they had seen the interview vas
received saying they would like a large
block of the warrants, and would de.
posit the money to the treasurer's or
der. The bid was a most favorable
one and was accepted. This, with 9th.
ers just made, gives the state plenty OF
money to meet all outstanding and
prospective obligations. There will be
no trouble In maintaining cash pay.
ments until August. when a deficiency
tax fully equal to tho Taylor steal will
be made.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-02-16
Tuesday at Pierre.

Pierre, s. d., Feb. 6.-The memorial
to congress on the money question
raised some sharp discussion In the
house. Mr.. Cindel Of Lawrence made
a rousing speech favoriSg free coinage
of the American product, but was not
in favor Of unlimited free coinage.
Mr.. Glass spoke in favor of the me-
mortal.
When the vote was taken 20 republi-
cans voted for and 80 against. All the
populists present. IA, voted for the me-
mortal, making IL 43 to 32. 1t will
come up today in the senate when
further difference of opinion among
republicans will doubtless appear. The
memorial Is as follows:
'Your memoriaiists, the legislative
assembly of South Dakota, profoundly
sensible Of the industrial, CONNER
cial and financial distress at pres
= existing throughout the United
States, believing the same Is largely
due to our present unwise national
policy and believing that Q resora-
ton of confidence and prosperity can
be brought about by national legisla-
ton and that the most potent
factor to this desirable end will
be found in o law placing
silver on an equality with gold,
as the money Of ultimate redemption.
To this end do we most earnestly pray
your honorable body, the congress Of
the United States, to speedily enact .
law providing for the free coinage Of
silver and your memorialists will ever
pray"
After its passage Mr.. Glass moved the
following. which was carried:
Resolved, That the speaker of tho
house be instructed to communicate
with the legislative assemblies now 10
session in the western, southwestern
and northwestern states advising them
of tho action of the legislature in me-
~morializing congress and invite such
assemblies to unite In q like memorial
requesting action to be taken by con-
gress ~concerning the matter in said
memorial contained"
Twelve bills were on the calendar
in the house for final passage. In
the house the committee on printing
reported that bill 139 do not pats.
This 10 the bill which would make
state and county officers purchase their
supplies in the state. Among the new
bills introduced was one by Mr.. How
ard assigning 40. 900 acres of public
land to tho northern hospital for tho
insane 1t Redfeld.
In the senate fifteen bills were re-
ported for passage and ten bills were
passed. Governor sheldon presented q
communication from the governor of
Minnesota asking that q committee be
appointed TO meet . like committee
from Iowa, Wisconsin. Minnesota and
North Dakota In ST. Paul February II
70 consider concerted action In regard
70 the determination of the Russian
thistle.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-02-16

Washington, Feb. 0.-Pensions were
granted as follows:

Washington, Feb. 9.-Pensions vera
granted az follows:
Iowa: Original - Joseph l.. I.aplant,
state Center; Timothy j. Caldwell. Adei''
Additional-Leonard Hutchinson Way-
erly. lncrease-Clayborn S. Figg. Blakes,
'purg. Reissue---George S. Snyder, Perry;
i'sniel y. Law, Lyons. Original Widows
-Carrie johnson, Eldora: minors al
Henry Denny, Ashton. "
south Dakota: Original-Solomon Dune
Y, Iulare' Harmon e. Olmstead, Rapid
Nebraska: Origiual-Samucl Good.
man, Fort Omaha; Henry Ii. Redfcrn.
Peru. Additional-Wiliiam N. sutton.
Oakdaie. Renewal Edwin 8. Fostcr
bloomington.
p~ostofiice has been established a.
John Morris as postmaster,
II. Z. Robertson was appointed
postmaster ut Joy. Holt county, Neb.,
Vice j. A. Robertson. resigned.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-02-16
FIRE AT MASON CITY.

First Baptist Church Destroyed - Fire
man Badly Hurt.
Mason City, Ia, Feb. s.-The First
Baptist church was discovered on fire
after noon. 1t will be almost a
total loss. Scott S~tilson, q fireman,
fell from n ladder head first and broke
both wrists and seriously cut his head.
The fire started from the furnace.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-02-16
The Senate.

Washington. Feb. S.-The vice presi-
dent laid before the senate the mes
sage just received from the president.
The reading OF the message received
close attention; and then IL was. on
land. referred To the finance commit
tee.
Washington, Feb. 9.-Mr. Calls,
dem, Florida. resolution for a select
committee to inquire into all acts of
interference with elections In Florida
by the Honduras or Louisiana Lottery
company was taken up n Mr.. Call
again expressed his views on the sub
ject. The resolution went over and
the diplomatic and consular appropri-
alton was taken up. the pendii x
amendment being that appropriatihg
$500. 900 toward the construction of a
telegraph cable to the Hawaiian
Islands. At the close of the debate
Mr.. Mills point of ORD = was made,
n the senate voted, - yeas to %
nays, that the cable amendment was
In order, all the republicans and popu-
lists voting in the affirmative, with
Senators Butler, Call, German, Hill
and White, democrats. The Hawaiian
amendment was then agreed to-
yeas SO, nay 20.
The diplomatic and consular bill,
with the cable amendment, was then
passed and the pastoffice appropria-
ton bill taken up. Eulogies on the late
Senator Stockbridge of Michigan were
then entered upon.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-02-16
ATTEMPT TO KILL A BANKER
a sanFrancIseo Financier Fired at b,
Forger. -

a Francisco. Cal, Feb. 9.-An at
tempt was made at 9:l5 o'clock this
morning to Kill +. w. Hellman. presi-
dent or the Nevada bank, and one OF
the leading ~financiers OF this city. A
man named Halland. said to be a for
ger hred two shots at the banker near
ms residence on California street. and
then shot himself. He is mortally
The shots fired at Mr.. He'll
man went wide OF the mark.
a Francisco. Cal, Feb. 9.-The
mans name Is William Holland. The
police say the attempted assassination
was the result OF the banks refusal /,
cash a check signed by Holland, be-
'ieving 1t to be a forgery.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-02-16
TOWN DECIDES TO MOVE.
Town Site Matters at Hen Clare, =. d.,
Causing Trouble.

~" ~ " ~ &haHep 8. Dp
Causing Trouble.
Sioux Falls, =. d.. Feb. 5.-The
trouble over town site matters at Ben
Clare. this county, has already resulted
in some litigation and is likely to re-
suit In still more. Public meetings
have been held and 1t was decided to
move the whole town off +. r. Bow
ems land because the latter would not
sell town lots for any reasonable fg-
ure. Constable Hoffman has had
Bowen arrested for using abusive Ian
guage. Mr.. Bowen pleaded guilty and
paid his fine Of S17.5 o and had Holt.
man arrested on the same charge. Holt
man demanded a jury trial, got II, and
was acquitted. Bowen had to pay S37
costs in this ease. Now Bowen con-
templates suing Ole Severson for 50, 900
damages for having certain resolutions
which were passed at a public meeting
published.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-02-16

Aberdeen, 8. d., Feb. 5.-The dairying
interests OF South Dakota are receiving
an unusual amount of attention this
winter. The professors of the agricul-
tural college at Brookings are In great
demand and farmers institutes are be-
ing held In almost every neighborhood.
Prof. Wheaton. who is at the head Of
this department In this state. told your
correspondent that he had never In all
his experience seen such interest mani
tested and believes that with another
season the much talked of diversity in
farming will be a reality with our agri-
culturists. As a result OF one Of Mr..
Wheaton's meetings In Mcpherson
county no less than five creameries will
be started in the spring. Cows and
creameries are the order Of the day.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-02-16

A ministerial critic Of DR.. Hills. the
succ essor Of DR.. Swing in the p~astorate
of Central church. Chicago. accuses him
of being In sympathy with 'the SUPER
cIlious and contemptuous sneer of q
luxurious. effeminate and worldly wise
generation that boasts Of progress and
culture and, under the garb of philan-
thropy and a spurious altruism, vents
It's concealed enmity against the cross
of Christ"-about this time the divine's
ponderous phrase making machine
broke down and we have not the levi
athanic sentence n all It's sinuous
length.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-02-16

AZ the funeral Of the late Marshal
Canrobest, who served IN the Crimes.
the orator eulogixed. not the Enrlsh
VINO STOOD shoulder to shoulder with
me marshal at Alma, bat the Russians
gains ~hom the French gums were
trained Times have changed ana
France would gladly blot out from Rus-
sian memory remembrance Of that wAr
when France. with no particular mo.
tive, intsrfered Ia the east ana helped
England stay the hand which -.
ssached to smite Turkey.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-02-16
To Regulate Phone Rates.

Pierre. 5. d., Feb. 6.-The senate
passed a bill regulating telephone COM
panies and fixing the rates for tele-
phones at "a per month for stores and
offices. and 81 for residences. The bill
Is aimed at the Black Hills, where the
rates are 81 and s. respectively.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-02-16
PIERRE NEWS.
Resign alton 2f r. NJ. GOsdykoontz-The
Divorce Bill.

Divorce Bill.
Pierre. $. d., Feb ST, NJ. Goody-
koontz. who has been South Dakota's
agent at Washington for the prosecu-
ton of claims has resigned and Colonel
j. II. King of Chamberlain has been
appointed in his place. Colonel King
will at once bring action bcfore the
interior department to ecove
the 5 per cent granted by law to the
states for all public land sold. The de-
partment has refused to pay for the
ceded land on the Sioux and Sisseton
reservation, on the ground that the
proceeds went to the Indians and not
TO the government. The moun in dis
pute is about $50, 900 and Colonel King
is confident of recovering.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-02-16

Washington Star.
That's the seventh tlme this morning."
said the shoe merchant n the customer
left the store. that you told me In q tons
OF voice thai couldn't escape being over
heard that a woman reminded YOU Of
Eyes" replied the new clerk. "and that's
OF shoes o."
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-02-16

Hon. Martin Dodge OF Cleveland. O., lis
an electric railroad enthusiast. He
has worked UP q scheme for the build
ing of & network Of electric railroads
throughout that state. The project 10
to connect all the counties with such
roads, which would make a total Of
1000 miles. and the estimated cost $780,
OOO. 900. Counties and cities are asked
10 band together to make . success Of
the scheme.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-02-16

bridgeport. Conn, Feb. IN. n.
Spauiding. q young man employed at
tne Adams cotton mills, In shelton.
was assaulted aud robbed OF 81, 900 this
morning by three men who had FOL.
lowed him after he had drawn the
money from the Birmingham Nationn.
Dank. The thieves escaped.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-02-16
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS
Tla MAuae.

Washington, Feb. 7.-At II 40, thu
house In committee OF the whole, toe
up the bill authorizing the sale OF $780,
900. 600 Of gold bonds to maintain the
gold reserve and to retire the green
backs, the pending question being Mr..
BANDS appeal from the ruling of
Chairman Richardson hat his substi-
tute was not In order. The decision Of
thcschair was s~ustained-130 to 81.
Mr.. Brosius, rep, Pennsylvania, Of
fered an amendment to section ], d.
recting that bonds OF denominations Of
$50, $50 and 800 be offered for sale at
such national banks as the secretary
Of the treasury may direct. On this
amendment Mr.. Sickels, dem, New
York, declared his belief hat the honor
and welfare of the country were in
volved in the passing of the bill. H.
had frequently been compelled to differ
from the chief executive he said-thI
president elected by his own party-but
he forgot all these differences in his adj
ministration of the manly, brave action
Of the president I'm the financial crisis Of
the country.
Mr.. Bowers, rep, California, said he
was opposed to the bill and the amend
ment. He did not believe in fastening
the gold standard upon the country nor
the sale of bonds.
Mr.. Haughen, rep, Wisconsin, moved
10 strikeout h IA portion of the bill
which forbids the issue Of national
bank circulation based upon the 2 per
cent bond. Agreed to.
MIR. Bell, pop, Colorado, moved an
amendment to make the bonds pay.
able In gold or silver without discrim
ination against either metal.
An amendment offered by Mr.. Bland
to redeem the treasury notes issued
under the Sherman law In accordance
with section 4 OF that act and to DIN
the seigniorage of the silver bullion in
the treasury into standard dollars was
defeated by a vote OF la to 200.
Washington, Feb. S.-The house al
most Immediately went into committee
of the whole on the legislative. execu-
tive and judicial bill. which was inter-
rupted by the receipt of President
Cleveland's message announcing the
issue and sale OF bonds today. At the
close a ripple OF applause went over
the hoor. As the applause died away
Speaker Crisp's gavel fell with a sharp
bang and he said, Referred to the
committee on ways anu means. Inc
legislative grind was then resumed.
Washington, Feb. Reconsideration
of the legislative. executive and judi
cial appropriation bill was resumed in
committee OF the whole. The amend
ment making personal clerks to MEM
bers annual instead of session en-
Noyes, was agreed to, but "A yea and
nay vote will be demanded i'm the
house. During the discussion Mr..
breckenridge, dem. Kentucky, severely
denounced the civil service law, as did
also other speakers.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-02-16

There are over 5000 licensed saloons
in New York city and at least 10000
barkeepers. This necessitates a bar
tenders college, where the men go to
learn how to mix drinks. The cost Of a
full course in the mixed drink art Is
$25, with $3.50 extra for a printed book
OF recipes. 1t Is said that b~arkeepers
In the country go to the city regularly
to learn what Is new in the way OF
fancy drinks, for these have their run
like all other fads and fashions.