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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-20

The movement recently put on foot
In this city to have the bones Of China
men buried In the New York Bay ceme-
terry and Evergreen cemetery exhumed
and sent to China will bring relief to
hundreds OF families in the celestial
kingdom.
The average Chinaman is nothing II
not superstitious. When one dies down
In Chinatown all the other celestials
hurriedly move out of the house. The
deceased may have been companionable
enough when living. but being dead his
ghost becomes a thing of terror.
The ghost OF a Chinaman buried in q
foreign land never rests. Listless.
op~ium-fuddled Wong Bong may never
have stepped beyond precints Of Mott
or Pell street. but his ghost is always
cursed with Bohemian instincts and
Is possessed with an insane desire to
travel.
Every little while It takes q flying
trip to China and the first thing they
know the relatives Of that Chinaman
begin to run against 1t in the dark and
have their wits frightened out Of them.
The poor ghost isn't "a blame, either.
Old Charon positively refuses to recog.
nixe him; he gets low spirited, down on
bis luck, and finally. In sheer despair,
becomes q chronic hunter of former
relatives aud Is. In short. nm out-and-
out nuisance.--N. y. Herald.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-20
POSTAL BUSINESS GROWING
Returns show Gratifying Increase In Last
Quarter of 81

QuhrNeT Oi toof.
Washington, April 1.-THE auditors
division OF the p~ostoffice department
has just completed the settlement or
accounts of postofficss for the last
quarter of the calendar year 1894, and
the figures, as compared with those or
tine same quarter OF 1898. are viewed
with much satisfaction by the officials.
The volume of business transacted by
the postal service has long been con-
sidered a reliable index of the condl-
ton OF trade and Of the u
try.
When the recen panic began to anect
the business interests of the country
that fact was at once shown In reduced
receipts at the postoffices. Now that
the figures show an increase, the ofti-
Gals feel justified in arguing that the
bottom has been touched n that the
country is on the upward grade.
The sale OF stamps for the quarter
was $40, 405, 81. This Is said to be he
largest sum received from that source
within the same period In the history
OF the postal service. The receipts for
the last quarter OF 1898 were SIS. 1873, 729.
The following table shows the total re-
ceipts at eighteen of the principal post
offices in the country for the last quar-
ter of 1894 and 1893 respectively. In
every case an increase varying from
about 2 to 10 per cent is shown. Charles
ton having the smallest and Indianap-
oils the largest rate OF increase:
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-20
CHiNA'S DEFEAT THING
The Vast Empire Thrown Open to the
World.

New York. April 13.-The japanese
minister at Washington has confirmed
the reports from Toxic that his gov
eminent a made the opening Of China
to foreign IN and immigration
one or the conditions of peace. which
will make the country the most attract
i've spot on earth for investment and
speculation during the next fifteen or
twenty years. The interior of China,
and, as a matter OF fact, the entire en-
pire, except the treaty ports, Is 1000
years behind the age, judged by COM
parison with France or Great Britain
or the United States. but with Its mar
velous soil and 400. 600, 900 of a naturally
ingenious and industrious population
1t is capable OF almost any degree OF de-
velopment. It's advantages over Japan
I'm this respect are very great, and the
later country has shown what progress
a people can make when they accept
modern ideas and methods.
The conditions Of peace include the
free admission Of machinery to all parts
OF China and the establishment OF fac
tories by foreigners under the protec-
ton OF the government. This has hither-
10 been prohibited outside the treaty
ports. and there Is practically no ma
chinery in China.
The abolition OF the "linkin tax" as
Il is called, Is also insisted upon. This Is
a local duty that may be assessed upon
foreigners or foreign goods by any
province or municipality TO such an
amount and as frequently as the local
authorities desire. 1t Is In effect black
mail upon foreign trade and has been
the cause OF a great deal of trouble and
constant complaint. A merchant ship
ping goods into the interior is liable to
~hacarthem assessed for taxation at
every village they pass through n
sometimes has TO pay their full value to
get them released. This is naturally an
embargo upon trade that amounts
almost to prohibition. In connection
with the abolition of the linkin tax the
Japanese also Insist upon perpetual free
transit through the entire empire.
Another condition is the granting Of
free concessions, charters and privileges
10 japanese and other foreigners for the
construction OF railways after the man
ner of civilized nations. There is only
n short railway in China and that be-
longs to the government. &.
1t Is understood at the Japanese .ega-
ton at Washington hat all of these
conditions have been accepted by the
Chinese ENJOYS. and that the only point
at issue now is the cession by China Of
the peninsula known as the Regents
Sword, at the point OF which stands the
citadel Of Port Arthur.
Chester A. Holcomb, who was for
many years secretary OF the United
States legation at Pekin, and who is
not only familiar with the people but
speaks the language Of Manchuria, will
Sail by the next steamer as the repre-
sentative of a wealthy syndicate to re-
port upon the situation In their inter-
est.
The exact object of his visit is not
known except TO his principals and him
self. but 1t is supposed to relate to the
establishment of banking houses.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-20
NEGRO COLONIZATION.
The First Cargo Sent to Liberia Arrives
Safely.

Philadelphia, Pa, April 13.-News has
been received in this city hat the
steamship Horsa, which sailed from
Philadelphia some weeks ago for Sa-
vannah, and there tool on board about
200 emigrants for Liberia. had arrived
at Monrovia and after safely landing
her passengers had proceeded TO the
Barbados. From the latter place she
will return here. The text contingent
Of emigrants will be shipped from this
city. They will come from various parts
of the south and will be sent out from
Philadelphia because ii is cheaper TO
provision the vessel here and because
of the better Shipping facilities at this
port. Those who have gone to Liberia
to live nave a cabin provided with a
piece Of land and provisions for three
months. One Of the purposes of send
ing them out from this city is the vent-
ual establishment of a line of steamers
from here TO Liberia.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-20
SHOT BY SENATOR GOEBEL
John l.. Sanford Instantly Killed by .
Kentucky Legislator.

Cincinnati. o., April ia telephone
message a been received In this city
from Covington. KY. stating that Sem
ator w. p. Goebel shot and instantly
killed John l.. Stanford. cashier Of the
Farmers n Traders bank Of that city.
Goebel Is under arrest.
The W men had been political and
business enemies for years. At 80 this
afternoon Goebel wa scoming of the
First National bank when he met San
ford. who drew a revolver and fired.
the bullet striking Goebel In the shout
der. The latter pulled his pistol and
shot three times In quick succession.
All three took effect and caused almost
instant death. Goebel then gave him.
self up. Both men are prominent citi-
zens of C~ovington. Goebel is a awyer
n at present state senator from Ken.
ton county
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-20
Will Not Pay Sugar bounty.

Washington. April 13.-The appellate
court of the District Of Columbia has
decided adversely in the mandamus
proceedings by a prominent Louisiana
sugar producing company. brought
against the secretary of the treasury to
compel him to pay the sugar bounty.
1T declared the bounty law unconsti-
t~utional. The bounty appropriation
having been passed by congress as an
amendment to the sundry civil bill. the
company referred to failed to carry an
appeal to the supreme court. 1t Is said
that Comptroller Bowler will declare
that the sugar bounty Is absolutely
without warrant. 10 clearly a gift to a
few individuals without present, past
or future r~ecompense TO the government
and IL invalid.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-20
FREE SILVER LEADERS,.
Several of the Leading Lights In Chicago
En- ROute West

Chicago, April l3.-General w. j.
Warner, chairman Of the national com
mittee OF the free silver party, and
Congressman Sibley. n e of its distin-
guished presidential possibilities, ar
rived at the Auditorium this morning.
They We're met by Charles Miller, Sib-
ley's business partner, Colonel Turner,
the leaders OF the free silver party OF
Michigan and General Wolcott. This
afternoon they will be Joined by Sem
ator Jones of Nevada and tonight they
will leave for the west. Today a on
ference will be held with some of the
Chicago silver people to canvas the
result of the anticipated democratic
declarations on free silver in Illinois,
and to set in motion the arrangements
for a monster free silver mass meeting
to offset the one being arranged for by
the Chicago gold men.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-20
Nothing Further Heard.

Washington. April lS-No information
Of a later or more definite character
relative to the peace negotiations a
been received today at either the Chi
Aase or japanese legations. 1t is said
that the final conclusions of the Jap
anese peace plenlpotentiaries ave been
t~elegraphed by Ii Hung Chang to Pekin
and that Japan has asked for a rely
within m day. This may explain the
dispatch from Pekin that Japan has
presented her ultimatum. giving China
one day to act upon 1t. 1t is still con
tende that China will, IL possible.
postpone final action Ia the matter until
The expiration Of the armistice on the
list instant.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-20
CHARGES NOT SUSTAINED.
Prof. j. w. Cool of the College for Col
ored People Acquitted.

Sedalia. Mo-, April 13.-Dissatisfac-
ion having been expressed with the re-
port OF the committee thai Investigated
and exonerated Prof. j. w. Cool Of the
George r. Smith college. Of the charge
Of ~immodesty last Monday. a second
Investigation was held last evening and
the committee reported this morning
that the charges had not been substan-
.iated. The investigation was private.
reporters being excluded. Two stu
dents, said to be the instigators of the
charge, were expelled and two others
were suspended for the term. Ben b.
FULLY, one of the parties expelled, will
be prosecuted for criminal libel. Prof.
Cool is a white man and the college is
for the education Oh colored men and
women.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-20

Women manage forty-ssven Amsri-
IAN publications.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-20
SUFFRAGE LAW INVALID.
Judge Thompson Decides That womer
OF Iowa May Not Vote.

Cedar Rapids, Ia, April 11.-Judge
Thompson. OF the district court,
has rendered IN important decision
in the Kenwood school district case.
An election vas held TO choose d.
rectors and to vote upon the division Of
the district. The faction that opposed
the division, when 1t appeared that the
proposition would carry. induced about
thirty women to vote about the time
the polls closed. and defeated II. The
court holds that these negative votes
are illegal and instructs the election
board TO order the school district d.
Nded. The opinion further declares
that the Iowa statute granting women
the right to vote at school and munich
pal elections on propositions involving
the expenditure OF money or the levy
ing OF taxes Is unconstitutional, be-
cause the constitution of the state pro-
vides that only male citizens may vote.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-20
Russia Objects to the Terms.

New York. April 13.-The Herald's
ST. Petersburg correspondent cables the
following: The Chinese government
has informed Russia that it certainly
will not subscribe to the peace condi-
lions which have been laid down by
Japan and which it considers much 100
onerouS.
China now has all her hopes upon ex-
ternal intervention, and this she ur-
gently requests from the European
powers, and especially from Russia.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-20

The North German Lloyd company
started In 1856 with three small steamers
running between Bremen and England.
On the first voyage 1t secured the not
very remunerative patronage Of one
saloon passenger. From these small
beginnings Il heads the steamship COM
panies of the wuld In point of size. its
neet having an aggregate tonnage Of
e42.367. the Peninsular and Oriental
having 227, $50 tons.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-20
OBJECT.
Decline to Entertain the United States
Bering Sea Suggestions.

Ottawa, Ont, April 13.-An order in
council has been passed. embodying
Canada's reply to the United States
proposals for joint action on the part
OF Great Britain, the United States. Rus
sia and japan to protect seal herds from
extinction. AS to the suggestion of the
United States that in the meantime
sealing in Boring sea be prohibited and
the Paris regulations as to the closed
season and inhibition Of firearms to be
extended over the entire waters north
OF the thirty-fifth parallel. 1t is under
stood Canada strongly opposes such
change, as 1t is contended that 1t would
give Americans control of the industry.
The order also opposes the proposed
convention, IS 1t Is feared Canada
would get the worst Of 1t. The docu-
ment is now on it's way to England.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-20
AN ULTIMATUM TO CHINA
Gives One Day to Accept or Re-
fuse the Terms.
Reduces the Amount of Indemnity De-
mandcd One Million Yen Rua-
sia objects to the Terms
offered.

London, April ia Central News
dispatch from Shanghai says: A tele-
gram from Pekin say that Japan has
presented her ultimatum, giving China
one day IN which TO accept or refuse 1T.
Japan has reduced the sum demanded
COR indemnity by 900, 900 yen.
The government is divided as to the
acceptance of the Japan proposals.. The
peace party is willing to accept the
terms. burt the Honan party is holding
out. The position Is critical.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-20
Temporary Injunction Granted.

Sioux Falls. S. D., April ia tenn.
porary injunction was yesterday
granted in the United States court here
on application OF the West Publishing
company OF st. Paul to restrain the
Carter Publishing company OF Pferre
from disposing OF any copies of the
fourth Dakota reports On the ground
that the defendant company is en-
croaching on the copyrights owned by
the West company. The motion to
make the Injunction permanent will oc-
cur on May 4. Judge f.. G. Smith of
YanktOn is not now a party to the
action as he has disposed of his inter-
est in the publication.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-20

is announced, says London Invention.
The machine, which is an english in
vention. will, it is claimed, increase the
speed of composition six fold. In deal
ing with ordinary type, it is said to have
none of the disadvantages inherent in
the machines now on the market for the
same purpose, as it affords the usual
facilities for correction and alteration
of matter.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-20
IMPORTANT DECISION.
Special Assessments In Omaha Declared
Invalid.

Omaha, April 13.-Judge Duffie of the
district cour has just made a very
important decision, holding that all
special assessments for curbing, paw
ing, etc, levied prior to 1892. are in
valid on account of the defective notice
Of the assessment. This form was used
from the organization Of the city up to
1892. The effect of this decision is to in
validate all purchases of real estate on
special a liens and these must now be
held by the city. There are 81, 600, 900 OF
those X coming due yet and the
owners Of the property will of course
refuse to pay them. The city loses moth
Ing, but millions OF values in property
are thus thrown away.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-20
VERDICT OF SELF DEFENSE

Jury Clears Senator 0oebel Of the Charge
Of Shooting Cashier Sanford.
Covington. KY, April ia coroner's
jury has cleared Senator Goebel OF the
shooting OF Cashier Sanford yesterday
afternoon. At an inquest held this
morning. the jury found that GoebsI
ared In self defense.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-20

Doctor-fou have an excess OF al.
ipose tissue. madam. Patient-Good
gracious. doctor. do you suppose that's
what makes me so fatP-Detroa Fres
Press.
Father-Why il It that you have no
money the day after you receive your
saiaryP Son--It Is not my fault, daddy
1T is oil owing to other people.
1rNAk
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-20
STRAW VOTES FOR PRESIDENT


New York, April BIN a canvas
among republican and democratic ma
tional committeeman printed by the
Evening Telegram today, VIM. McKin-
ley. tr., and Adlai +. Stevenson lead in
the race for the respective presidential
nominations. The figures are:
Republican-Wm. Mckinley, jr., 49,:
Benjamin Harrison, 4; Thomas b. Reed.
a; William b. Allison, 2; Levi p. Nor
ton, /; John Sherman, 1; Henry NJ. Tel
Ter. 1.
pemocratic-Adlai f Stevenson, 8;
Governor Boies OF Iowa, 2: Matthews, 1;
VIM. c. Whitney. /; c. S. Thomas Of
Denver. /; Postmaster General VIM.
l.. Wilson, /.
Chicago is In the highest favor as a
convention city, and the tariff and
financial questions are believed to be
the issues on which the campaign will
be conducted.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-20
Association of Trapshooters.

New York. April 13.-The National
Association Of Trap Shooters will be
brought In to existence at AN early date.
This evening there Will be a meeting at
the Aston house OF a number OF those
interested in the proposed organization.
at which a committee. appointed at an
informal meeting held last January,
will present a report containing a plan
for a permanent national body. and
which will doubtless be adopted.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-20

Pittsburg. Pa, April boil took an
other big squirt towards the 81 mark
this morning. At the purchasing agen-
cies Of the Standard OIL company SITS
per barrel al posted as the price It
would pay for Pennsylvania oil. This
Is an advance Of rs cents since Thurs
day. In the speculative market the
first quotation was $l.75 bid and the
market went to $1.95 before a sale was
made. The market Is now $1.95 bid.
Oil reached the 81 mark before the
close. At the close the market was
strong at 81. SO bid.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-20

Florissan. Colo. April 12.-City Mar
shall Cummings arrested a man ailins
the description Of one Of the Cripple
Greek exuress robbers while he was
trying to board q freight train at this
place today. He was taken to Cripple
Creek to be identified. The man was
dressed A. a laborer and had considers
Die money.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-20
P0ST0FFlCE ROBBED,
Three Hundred Dollars in Money Taken
B~loodhounds on Track Of the Robbers.

Montpelier. Ind. April 12.-About !
o'clock this morning burglars entered the
~postofice and blew open the large safe
and robbed 1t of Its contents, amounting
to about $500 in money. No stamps were
taken. The explosion attracted the atten.
ton of the police who hurried to the rear
OF the building. arriving In time to see tho
men making their escape. The officers
opened fire which was returned by the
robbers. one OF whom was wounded, how
badly cannot be said. as they were sue,
cessful in making their escape. The Van
Buren, bloodhounds nave been put on their
trail and an effort will be made to capture
them.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-20

Minneapolis, April 13.-The hear
ing of arguments for a new trial in the
Harry Hayward murder case Is the
special order In Judge Smiths court to-
day. The motion. however. Is little
more than a formality in order that the
record may be complete, as h Judge
has already signed the bill Of exceptions
upon which the appeal to the supreme
court will be made.
Both sides submitted their briefs and
Judge Smith took the papers and will
his decision later.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-20

An old steamer was sunk in the Mis-
souri, river near Elk Point, above Sioux
City, before the war. Included in the
cargo were 100 barrels of whisky. The
liver has since shifted its channel, and
the wreck is buried twenty five feet
dndcr a sandbar near the banks. Two
young men recently leased the site and
have just sunk a shaft and reached the
deck. They expect to have a choice lot
Of old whisky in a short time.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-20
Cluster Chronicle.
JOSEPH KUBLER, : PUBLISHER

lnt hens nest that is a very great con-
v%eniencc to Biddy, and is an automatic
persuader fc- her to do good work.
When the hen approaches h nest a
wicket door gently opens and after she
passes in ii closes and the hen has pri-
vate apartments all to herself. h
egg of it's own weight opens a trap
door aud rolls noiselessly out Of sight.
Then, when the hen arises, puts her
hands in her pockets and gets ready
to walk out, not seeing the egg, thinks
she made a mistake and lays another.
This sort of thing is repeated until the
heft Of the chicken buds in the box be-
low touches Of a spring and Biddy is
fired out % che apartment.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-20
RlDDLED WITH BULLETS.


Corsicana, Tex, April 12.-Nelson Cal
houn. a negro. was arrested last night
on suspicion Of having assaulted Mrs.
Rosa Hughes. Of this city last Tuesday
night. This morning he was taken be-
fore Mrs. Hughes and identified as her
assailant. The officers started back to
the Jail followed by a posse of citizens
on horseback. On the outskirts Of the
city the negro threw open the door Of
the carriage and tried to escape, run.
ming through q barb wire fence. The
citizens fired ON him. Kidding his body
and head with bullets. The body was
placed on exhibition at the morgue and
was viewed by hundreds OF people.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-20

A locker on in Washington says thai
poker is all the rage just now among the
younger element Of society women in
Washington; but, OF course, 1t is played
under the rose, and only those in he
swim are permitted to sit at the green
cloth and daily with the seductive
chips. The ladies play like men-that
IS. they put their money up before they
sit down. and cash in their chips at the
end Of the game, according to the rules
and regulations provided. There has
been a good deal of comment and gossip
recently about the stiff games played
by some of these women, and 1T is pre-
dicted that if the practice keeps up a
scandal Of huge proportions will be the
result.