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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-10-12

denounced by some, who regarded it as
simply barrier to the introduction of
othor telephone lines in the Hills, as
the contract calls for years service,
beginning with the first of November,
binding the lessee to pay regular toll
rates when communicating with outside
stations, and in case Of the removal of
the instrument by the company for any
cause whatever before the expiration of
the year the lessee shall pay half rate
Tor the remainder Of the year or term
the company shall not be held account
able for any interference with the work
ings OF the system by induction, contact
with other wires or other obstructions
until it has been given a twenty.four
hours notice of such arrangement; if
the lessee does not cancel his contract
at the expiration Of the year, it is re-
garded as desire on his part to con-
tInue the service, and he cannot then
cancel the contract until at the end Of
enother year and so on for each conse-
'cutiye term. Several illusions were
made to the fact that the company does
not agree in the contract TO keep the
system in working order, and many in
ferred from the tone Of the agreement
that the company voluntarily omitted
this provision. The patrons ofthe COM
pany at this meeting did not object so
strenuously to the proposed change in
the rate as to the terms upon which the
service would be rendered 20 regular
subscribers. and a resolution was form
ulated protesting against the enforce
ment of the prescribed regulations this
protest was signed by forty-nins regular
subscribers, and will be circulated to day
among those who could not attend the
meeting last night Following is the
resolution as it was drafted:
The undersigned persons and COM
panies have heretofore availed ourselves
OF the service of the Black Hills Tele-
graph and Telephone company in our
respective places of business, and
Whereas, The said company has sub
mitted contracts for the signatures of
those persons desiring to hereafter have
the service of its instruments, and
Whereas, We believe that the said
contracts so submitted are unreason-
able, and an unjust exaction from the
people Of Deadwood, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the undersigned per-
sons and business houses of the said
city do hereby protest against the said
charges and changes and will not here
after enter into any contract containing
the terms and conditions proposed in
the contracts of the said company.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-10-12
Inter-Conference Convention.

The following contribution, which
will be of interest to our local readers,
was received too late for publication in
our last issue;
The Inter-conference convention held
in the chapel of the college at Hot
Springs last week was highly successful.
The coming of bishop Newman added
not little to the success and pleasure
of the meeting. The college board of
trustees, with Bishop Newman in the
chair. on the evening before had pre-
sented the Indebtedness of the institu-
and the appeal resulted in securing over
$4,000. This scores great victory for
the college and argurs we'll for wiping
out the entire debt of $50, 10000. At the
present time at least one-third of this
amount is in sight. The plan provides
that saleable property shall be taken at
price commensurate with the stringen-
cy of the times, and the Bishop and
President Hancher go east and dispose
Of this property to Methodist people
who have means and will assist in this
manner to help the college. This
means that contributors to this worthy
enterprise will not only aid the college,
but will also assist their individual
towns to secure splendid class of inn
migrants, for in many instances the
purchaser will eventually become a
resident. The plan is both feasible and
admirable. The Black Hills College is
not sectarian institution as some mar
rowly suppose. 1t should be patronized
by every college student seeking the
benefit of higher education.
The convention that followed was
very timely. Under the admirable
management of DR.. Hancher, the three
contiguous conferences were called to-
gether to discuss the field with the
varied successes and needs. A number
of ministers and laymen from these Sec
tions were pre- ent. The papers and
discussions interesting and profitable.
The executive committee will doubtless
call another meeting not later than
September or October, 1896. At that
time we trust our citizens will more of
them attend.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-10-12
Mining Items.

Arley Cleghorn came down from
Mystic Saturday and returned to that
place this morning. From him the Star
learns that new plan Of operations has
been promulgated by the management
of the Guilty Sark. The mill has been
shut down temporarily, the men in the
mine haye been laid off and contract
has been let for thousand tons Of ore
to be delivered as rapidly as needed at
the mill. Some needed improvements
in the mill will be made and operations
will be commenced in a few day that
will at once place the property on a pay
ing basis. 1t has been demonstrated
beyond the question of doubt that the
mine is rich one and that it can be
profitably worked.-Hot Springs Star.
NEW CORPORATION.
Arrangements are now under way for
the formation and organization Of the
Black Hills Prospecting and Develop
ment company. The promoters of the
enterprise are old time residents of the
Hills and for many years past have used
their limited means as individuals in
prospecting and development work. All
of them have full confidence in the value
Of the Black Hills as mineral district,
and now propose the organization Of
company with practical men at its head
TO carry on the work which they as in,
dividuals have inaugurated. The COM
pany will be capitalized at 100000 in
10000 shares, of the par value of $40
each, large amount of which has al
ready been subscribed for. AS soon as
the necessary amount is taken meet
ing Of the subscribers will be held and
the organization perfected. The CON-
pany have a fine field to work, in and
propose to take advantage of it, In
addition to prospecting and developing
the company will also lease, buy and
sell mining claims Similar organiza-
tions are now IN successful operation in
Colorado, Utah. Montana and California; :
which have resulted in profit to the
stockholders, in addition to bringing tho
various camps into prominence. There
is no reason why similar result cannot
be obtained by this new Black Hills
company. There are hundreds Of fine
prospects in the three counties of Law
renee. Pennington and Custer, in the
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-10-12
The Sturgis Prize Fight.

Notwithstanding the stringent law
passed by the South Dakota legislature
last winter, the Meade county authori-
ties last evening permitted prize fight
to take place at the opera house in Stur-
gis, the contestants beieg Arthur Cassidy
of Rapid City, and soldier from Fort
Meade named McGary. The latter took
a contract to knock out Cassidy in ten
rounds. but in this he proved unequal
to the occasion. A large and select
crowd of Sturgis' "four hundred were
present to witness the contest, which
was applauded to the echo. Here is an
opening tor Mr.. Corbett and Mr.. Fitz-
simmons.-Lead Call.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-10-12
sub.cr,bsr. pro,s.,.

In view of the proposed changes in
the Telephone company's system Of
exacting tolls for the use of its instru-
ments, the resident subscribers of Dead
wood held q meeting at the city hall in
that place on Monday night. and after
a lengthy discussion as to the best
method Of meeting the contemplated
changes, ID semeed to be the unanimous
sense Of the assemblage. says the Pio-
neer. that the measure about to be
adopted BY the company are extremely
drastic, and the contract that each SUBJ
scriber is expected to sign was severely
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-10-12
Taylor in the Pen.

w. w. Taylors first night in the pen
was rather rough on him. On the
roundup Of the inmates for breakfast
yesterday morning he came to the front
like philosopher but looking consider
able worse for wear. II was unable to
Sleep" he replied to the questson as to
how he felt, propounded to him by one
of the prison officials. "This bed was
not like those to which haye been ac-
customed. 1t was narrow was in fear
of folling out upon the hard floor. This
fear coupled with other things perhaps,
kept sleep at bay all night. But I'll
adjust myself to the new conditions be-
fore the expiration of my sojourn here"
and then he cast glance over at Mr..
Mosher from Nebraska and seemed to
feel better.
DIR. Sibbison, a member Of the board
Of charities and corrections, who was at
the prison yesterday, said that Taylor,
who had always been an excessive
smoker, deplored the denial of this 2ri4'
vilege more than anything else, and
anticipated much displeasure and suf-
fering before being weancd from his
fragrant Havana.
Taylor expressed an anxiety for some
duties to perform, and the warden upon
learning from one of his subordinates
that there was vacancy in the boiler
room remarked that he had better be
assigned to that department of the pris-
on work. This will make him partner
of Mosher. the other million dollar con.
vict. And it will afford him a warm job
for the winter besides genial company.
Mrs. Taylor and her husbands broth
er from Charlottesville, Indiana, paid
visit to the pen yesterday and held
conference Of couple of hours duration
with our distinguished prisoner. The
object of the brothers visit was not
learned, but it was perhaps merely to
encourge w. w. to keep a stiff upper
lip during his incarceration. n.-Sio TX
Falls Press.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-10-12
The Fight on.

The great mill between Corbett and
Fitzsimmons has been declared of by
the Florida Athletic club, and Corbett
has declared his intention to retire
from the prize ring and fight no more.
He proposes to give the championship
belt to the winner Of the Maher--
O'Donnell fight.
1t Is possible that Corbett may quit
the ring. but it is scarcely probable, as
the declared future intentions of prize
fighters, or any other declaration they
may be disposed to make, may only
safely be accepted in combination with
. strong solution Of salt.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-10-12

The Deadwood Pioneer says: "a
gentleman who is in position to know
pretty accurately the number of mar
riage licenses issued in the county. says
that these same licences are an unfail-
ing indication of the severity of the
coming winter He doesn't believe in
goose bone, or corn husks, or anything
Of the kind, but licenses can be relied
upon, and when they are issued in job
lots as they have been this fall, a long,
hard. cold winter is sure to follow.
But then, too. it is an evidence Of pros
perity, and cold can be tolerated when
there is plenty Of money"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-10-12

Major Pickler is a square toed candi-
date for the United States senate. He
makes no bones Of saying this. To the
suggestion that it seems little early to
open up campaign he answers, in sub
stance, that his last chance of calling
upon his constituents before the legisla-
tors will be nominated is now, during
the time intervening between this and
the assembling of congress. On the first
Monday in December the new congress
meets. The session may not end until
nearly q year from now. The major has
been valuable representative of his
state in the lower house, and very many
regard him as the natural, logical candi-
date for the senate at this time. Nobody
doubts that he would make loyal,
active, able enator.-Huronite.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-10-12

Lord Dunraven, who since his return
to England, has been conspicuous
for his silence upon the sub
ject OF his late defeat in the great inter-
national yacht race. has accepted an
invitation from the May or of Cardiff to
attend banquet in that city, on which
occasion he has promised to make a
statement Of the late Americas cup race
which will throw an entirely new light
upon the event. He will probably sub
NIT q series of hitherto unpublished
reasons why the Valkyne failed to
capture the coveted cup. but the world
will still continue to imbibe the belief
that the failure was wholly due to the
doleful but undeniable fact that, his
clumsy craft was too slow to complete
successfully with the Yankees feet de-
fender of that long contested and very
prescicus souvenir.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-10-12

News, news. news It's enongh to
give man the blues. Nobody married.
nobody dead nobody broken an arm
or head nobody come in to talk of the
crap; no one got boozy and started a
scrap; no one got run in for taking a
horn; nobody buried and nobody born.
Oh, for racket, a riot, a fuss! Some
one to come in and kick up a muss
some one to stir up the peace laden air;
somebody's comment to give us a scare.
Somebody thumped within an inch of
his his life; somebody run away with
another mans wife; someone come in
and pay up his dues; anything. any
thing, just so it's news.-Ex.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-10-12

The joint commission appointed in
behalf of South Dakota and Nebraska to
fix the title to certain land in dispute
between the states have reported, locat
ing the state boundary as follows
Center of the main channel Of the Mis-
souri, river between point in the center
Of main channel Of the river directly
north of the west line Of Dixon county,
Nebraska, and point in the center of
the channel directly south of the east
line of Clay county. South Dakota The
effect Of this location is to give the island
in the Missouri river, which has been in
dispute to South Dakota. The report
includes recommendation giving to
Nebraska Bon Homme island, contain
ing $500 acres, and giving to South Da.
kota at the mouth of the Sioux river the
small strip of land that has been previ-
ously considered part of Dakota coun-
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-10-12

Henry Waterson, Of the Louisville
Courier-Journal, thus aptly describes
the democratic party under its present
condition: at is hideous monster
without a head. running loose through
the wilderness Of political incertitude."
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-10-12

Captain William II. Clapp has been
appointed acting Indian agent at Pine
Ridge by the president, relieving Capt.
Penny, the present agent. Capt. Clapp
has been for the past two years acting
agent at Fort Berthold agency, North
Dakota, and his transfer to Pine Ridge
is said to be due to his good manage
ment at Berthold. He will enter upon
his duties at once
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-10-12

Northern and western New York was the
scene of heavy snow storm on Sunday
last. Twenty-Five inches Of snow on the
level was reported between Holmesyille
and Oswego.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-10-12
KEYSTONE.

Mining matters at keystone are still
aaiivs. and the prospectors are busilY
coe~sea with their assessment labor
The work of rebuilding the mill that
was destroyed by fire is progressing
smoothly, and that already performed
is beginning to appear to advantage.
The Ingram mill is still running day
and night on ore from the Bullion,
which is being worked in open cuts.
This ore is all free milling. and runs
upon an average of eight dollars to the
ton. 1t exists in a very large body, is
decomposed as result Of being on the
surface, and three men are able TO take
out from thirty to forty tons per day.
Mr.. Ingram, who is interested in this
and number of other mines in the dis
trict, stated TO reporter yesterday that
this mine would be shut down in few
days, as he was going to begin a run in
a short time upon ore from the Golden
Slipper, which yields from $40 to $40 to
the ton. Men have been mining ore on
this property for some time, and there
is large amount on the dump. On this
claim a shaft has been sunk ll5 feet, on
vertical vein that is between five and
six feet thick at the bottom. Drifts have
been run in either direction from the
bottom o: the shaft on the ledge, and
show regularly defined walls. Adjoin-
ing this claim is the Hazel, upon which
similar ledge, parallel to the one in
the Golden Slipper, has been discovered
within the last few weeks. The ore in
the ledge is identical with that in the
Slipper, and carries the same amount of
gold to the ton. but the vein is not so
thick-it averaging three teet-although
the shaft is only down fifty feet it may
widen as depth is attained. The Ida
Florence proves itself to be among the
best properties in the district, and the
owners are feeling in the humor of a
Fourth Of July celebration. Mr.. Sisk,
the principal owner. is man who has
had great deal of experience in the
iron and copper mines Of Michigan and
Lake superior, besides having had a
large amount Of contract cut work on
different railroads, and he is imbued
with the spirit that prompts fellow to
carry out his purpose when it is once
formed. This is apparent when one
considers that he has driven tunnel
800 feet, and was within few few feet
of being through the mountain before
he struck the pay streak.-Pioneer.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-10-12
THE LUCKY CUss MINE.

James Terry, who has been in charge
of the Lucky Cuss property on Teepe
gulch, came in from the mine on Sun
day, and states that it is the biggest
thing yet discovered in the southern
Hills. The 42-foot drift driven into the
ore body has by no means determined
its extent. The drift is all in ore from
TIE start to the face, that prospects from
s. to $50 gold per ton, and free milling
in character. The drift was driven
across the formation intending to cross
cut the vein. Parties holding the OPP
tion discontinued work after running ~
feet on the so foot level without getting
through the vein, development work
having advanced sufficiently to take the
property out of the rank of a prospect
and demonstrated its value as a mine.
The present option expires Nov. ,. Ad-
vices from Chicago are to the effect that
the deal will be perfected on that date
Times.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-10-12

hands OF the original locators, who have
developed them as far as possible with
the limited means and facilities at their
command, the owners Of which would
gladly deed fair interest in consider
alton of development work. 1t is to
meet such cases that the new company
has been brought into existence and its
success is assured.-Deadwood Times.
MoFFIT oxiDIzER.
The machinery for the Motif Oxidiz.
ing Mining and Milling Company will
be shipped from Omaha to-day and con-
sists of crusher, pulverizer, four pans
five feet in diameter and three feet
deep, together with betting. pulley
shafts, etc. The oxidizer was taken
from the Star mill, Lead, and placed in
the Pluma mill on the 18th. 1t is ex-
pected that all construction work will
be completed and the mill in readiness
to operate by the 18th of Noyember.-
Mining Review.
NEW FIND OF COPPER ORE.
A short time ago NJ. Hennessy and
JAS. Green, Of Lead, were down in the
southern Hills on a prospecting trip.
While in the vicinity Of Rapid creek,
near its head, they found some fine
copper float. After a little search they
found the ledge cropping out on the
surface. into which they ran an open
cut, and have now about a carload Of
the ore on the dump. An average
sample was taken and brought in to be
tested. The result gave 1920 to 256g
per cent copper, and 3 ounces silver per
ton, the value in dollars and cents being
from si004 to 1862 per ton. The
claim has been christened the Mckinley
lode, and is situated about six miles
from the B. & NJ railroad. AS soon as
the owners can find market for the
product they intend to fully develop
their discovery.-Times.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-10-10
THE HUE AND THE GRAY.

If additional evidence were needed TO
prove the kind feelings existing between
;hc men who wore the blue AMI those
who wore the gray. the visit of the
Ancient and Honorable Artillery" of
Boston. to Richmond. the Capital city
of the late COnfedcrucv. furnishes il
in abundance. The organization Is the
Oldest military company In America.
and during the late unpleasnntncss" it
did Noeman service for its side of the
fight. When the war ended the mrm-
hers of the organization stopped fight
inS and turned their attention
to peaceful measures Their visit
To Richmond is nothing more nor
less than an evidence of the
faternal feelings which they have
for the men who wore the gray.
and the feeling has met II genuine re-
Spouse on all sides. There is nothing
new in their action IL be sure. for others
who fought on the other side have done
the same gallant act at other places.
Yet when the Ancient and Honorable
Artillery" of Boston, comes Ia the Capt.
tai city of the late COnfederaCy and dec
crates the graves of their former foes
the act is of additional interest and
gives evidence OF true patriotism and
fatcrnai feeling. 1t shows that they
We're willing 10 bury the past. and the
tribute which they paid the heroic dead
OF The Lost Cause" was beautiful. and
an honor 10 the men who bestowed it,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-10-10
PERSONALS,

Coy. CulhcrSun. Of Texas. * only -
years old. He is the Youngest man that
ever held the Office in that STATE.
Mrs. George Curzon. formerly Miss
lcitc" is to occupy during the coming
winter Lady SOmcrScts house nj Rel
gate.
one of the leading stamp collectors
of the day is j. L. Nocns. of Brussels
He Is said 10 have spent E40.oo0 on this
hobby.
Henry NJ, Stanley left Oakland sun
he registered mt a hotel as j. Fowlkes,
New York. and Kept very quiet THAT :
right. h" ought To Keep quiet.
Mr.. Chin Ticn-yow. Il returned Alnor-
iCuu student who formerly studied civil
engineering In the Sheffield scientific
school of Yale, has been made surveyor
in-chi"i of tn" proposed railway he
tween fanstHc ports aud p"ilinr.
Premier Crispi has reached tn" age
Of 90, and as he is still the maiustay of
Italy, at home and abroad. il is about
tim" that h" should hv received into the
circl" of f,uropv'S grand old mru be
sid" Gladstone. bismarck and Leo XIII.
Concerning the projected visit of the
Earl OF SuSebrrN to Canada. Il is -, 'rd
that the UX-Premivr has written 70 the
Earl III Aberdeen lOStpuninE his trim
until after tn" IaundiHn general cleo
TONS. which az" expected To- br held in
November or December. Lord Rose
berry will probably leave England about
Christmas
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-10-10
NOTES AND OPINIONS.

1t has b"cu estimated that electric
railways have already displaced in the
United states no less than 10000
horses.
a patient ana rrrsevcrng woman Of
ItanSom, Mich is said L. have made "A
patchwork quilt containing 1900
pieces OF cloth.
The Ohio free silver Democrats have
issued an address in which they sup
port Campbell for Governor hut oI,-
pose i'rtcc for the United States Sen
ate.
Paris is now contemplating procur.
inS portion OF her water suuplv from
Lake Geneva. s.npincers think that
ne necessary works could br built in
six years.
y .prtritiird skeleton of a paleo4oic
sauriau. thirty-thrcc feet long. In.
just been discovered in a staIncti,.
cave At the Caumont quarrics. between
ioucn and iiaNrr
The editor OF Il Lcipsic ncwsraprr La g
been sentenced To- live months; inu,,s-
ohment Tor commenting uufaNura hly
upon the Empcrov's speech mad, on
sedan day, At the guards ban0uc, I'm
Berlin.
one man in Chester. ENGLAND has
h"rn before the Police justices IA
times FOR drunkenness or assaults. hi.
father was up 30 times. one sister ~
and mother % The cost of prosectitiu,
the family and Keeping il in prison hn q
been over $lo0o0.