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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-04-04

A meeting Of the directors Of the
Society of Black Hills Pioneers was held
at Deadwood a few days ago when
matters pertaining to the holding Of the
next annual picnic of the association
were considered. A committee on
transportation was appointed with au-
thority to make arrangements for caring
for the large number expected TO be
in attendance. The location Of the
place for the holding Of the picnic Will
be definitely settled at their next meet
ing which occurs on the 2Sth inst. 1t
is very probable that Custer would be
chosen for this popular festival if she
would demonstrate such q desire, and
put forth q little effort, but it is not to
be expected that the honor will be
forced Upon her, if she is the only real.
rusty, rock ribbed pioneer town within
the charmed limits of the richest hun.
dred miles square" If Custer is desil-
Gus Of securing the honor, let Custer say
SO, we don't care.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-04-04

Judge Edgerton, WHO has been So
journing in Florida since last fall seek.
ing relief from the maladies by which
he was afflicted, and who has been re.
psatedly reported to be improving
rapidly, is now said to be lying in 4
very serious condition with little, if any
hope of recovery. His son, +. G. Ed
gerton, of Sioux Falls, was recently
called by telegram to his bedside.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-04-04
SUMMONS.

SUMMONS.
TN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEW
l enth Judicial Circuit Of the State of South
Dakota, within and for Custer County,
Lizzie M. Hunt, Plaintiff,
vs..
Wright Hunt, Defendant.
The State 0f South Dakota Sends Greeting:
To the above named Defendant.
You are hereby and required to
answer the complaint Of the above named
plaintiff, which will be filed in the office of the
Clerk OF the Circuit Court Of the Seventh judi
cial Circuit OF the State of South Dakota,
within and for Custer county, at tine Court House
In Custer City; and to serve a copy OF your
answer upon the subscribers at their ONCE In
the City Of DeadwOOd, Lawrence County,, State
OF South Dakota, within thirty (30) days after the
service OF this u:nmon on you, exclusive OF the
day Of service, and II you fail to answer the com
plant OF the plaintiff within that time, the
plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief In
said complaint demanded.
Dated at Deadwood, South Dakota, on this sth
day OF January, A. d.. 1880.
FRAWLEY & LAFFEY,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
To the above named Defendant.
Please take notice that the plaintiffs com
plaint In this action was, on the 18th day OF
January, 1896, filed In the Office OF the clerk Of
the above named Court at Custer City, South
Dakota.
FRAwLEY & LAFFEY,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
First publication. February 1, 1896.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-04-04

The Edgemont Express says: IRE
turns received SO far from sheep men
show something oyer 10000 sheep that
are promised for the shearing pens
here. Several parties to whom letters
were sent are yet to bo heard from, and
o. Il. Shay has gone down in the terri
tory 20 or SO miles southwest of Edge
mont where he confidently expects to
get about 10000 head more pledged. A
conservative estimate places the amount
of wool to be shearcd at Edgemont this
year at over half million pounds. Con-
sidering the shortness of the time the
promoters of the matter have been at
work this is a remarkable good showing
for the first year. This amount will be
largely increased in another year"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-04-04

March came in like a lion, and, in &C.
cordance with a time honored adage,
should have went out like q lamb, but
according to the papers, IN many places
in the Hills it went out like a bowling
hyena. In Custer its departure was
marked bv a sickly semblance Of storm,
which failed to attain any considerable
degree of violence, merging gradually
into q beautiful, (normal) weather
which was happily continued up to this
writing. A most appropriate title for
Custer would be the Sunshine city, as
no place on earth is more highly favor
ed in this direction.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-04-04

]. K. Cruson. Colonel Of the 10th
division Of the department of South
Dakota, G. A. r., and Commander Of
Gen Steele Post, No. "a, of this city, at
tended the regular meeting Of the Will
liam Stanley Post at Hermosa officially
on Saturday. He reports exceptional
interest On the part Of the members in
the advancement of the interests of the
post, which he reports in a very flourish.
ing condition. There were two new
members mustered at the meeting, and
some Of the members travelled ii miles
to attend the session
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-04-04

Jim O'Connor, who was arrested some
time G for sending obscene letters
through the mails, was bound over by
Commissioner Gull Friday and in de-
fault of bail was committed to Jail at
Deadwood to await trial by United
States court. In tho absence of direct
and positive testimony it was somewhat
difficult to prove his guilt. but he finally
confessed that the letters in possession
Of the prosecution were written by him,
Judge Miller, United States district at
torney, was present and conducted the
prosecution. Frank Mullen chief clerk,
and John Brown, chief Of police at
Rosebud ugency,% appeared as witnessed
for the government Star.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-04-04
Postomce Hours.

Office open from : 80 a. m. to 3 p. IN.
SUNDAYS - to i0:l0a III. i2:lj 10 ], =. m.
and $50 to 6 n. IN.
Mail going north closes at 1875 a. m. South at
y. M.
PERTHk WooD, I. NJ.
SATURDAY. APRIL 1. 1896.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-04-04

As an index of Clusters continued
progress, Notwithstanding the preyail.
ing hard times, the receipts Of the post
office during the past rating year, clos
ing March 3lst, may be noted. The
records of the Office tell a worry pleasing
story, indicating as they do, that the
business during the year was greater by
5000 than that of the preceding year.
and that it exceeded in amount that of
any previous year in the history of the
town. 1t is also a fact worthy Of note,
by reason of its significance, that an in.
crease of business is shown in each
quaIter, the last, closing with the month
Of March. being the most marked.
II X. GriAis. who left here for Green
Cove Springs, Florida. with his family
last February, writes Mr.. A. Wilcox Of
this city, that after having spent FIVE
weeks in the reputed land of fruit,
flowers and sunshine, he 10, as yet, I'M
able to say definitely rs to whether he
will conclude to make it his permanent
home. He reports the land as being
extremely sandy, and to all appearances
u~nadapted to the growth of crops, but
that he has decided to remain until
next fall and give it a trial. Like others
who have left this locality to take up
their residence in that state. he is ex-
tremely lonesome. il not absolutely
homesick, and has wisely ordered the
CHRONICLE, which will hereafter be sent
him as an eficacious antidote for the
feeling Of loneliness from which he
would otherwise be an accute sufferer
pending his return TO Custer with the
first flock Of snow birds in the early
sutumn.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-04-04

Doc Pierce, noted for his g" ialty and
droli and humorous sayings, who left
Hot Springs a few months ago and took
up his abode in Alabama, has again
been heard from. The Hot Springs Star
says: "In a recent letter to Geno Lewis
Doc says that he and Jim Noodle are
about ready to start for Hot Springs and
that they expect to leaye there about
April !, (All Fools Day. Doc will re-
turn via Sioux City for the purpose Of
purchasing a fine barber outfit and will
open a shop in this place and settle
down permanently. He will occupy his
Office building on Minnekahta avenue"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-04-04

A little i'll, then a little pill. The III
is gon the pill has o DeWitt's
Little Early Risers the little pills that
cure great ills. A. j. Jones * Co.
Evening star., 1896-11-07

now the medical profession comes out and
urges the use of the bicycle for scoliosis,
which Is nothing more or less than a lateral
curvature of the spine. DR.. Otto G. II. Kill
ami, instructor of clinical surgery in the
Postgraduate Medical School and Hospital
at New York, in the current issue of the
Medical Journal has a long article on this
subject, with nine illustrations Of the hu-
man body, showing the improvement in
scol1osis by means of the bicycle. Ills rem
edy is simple
The handle bar of the machine is made
adjustable. pair of ordinary handle bars
are sawed apart in the middle, and the two
parts adjusted by means of screw and
thread, fitting one into the other. The cir
cumference of the two pieces is groovcd
and held in place by wedge with CORE
spending teeth, the latter being tightened
by screw. with nut, fastening the head
of the jaws of the head, pointing toward
the rider. The thread mentioned will al
low the lowering of either side of the han
halves of the handle bar will be held firm
ly together. These handle bars fitted
to an ordinary machine, and one side low
cred to suit the degree of the disease,
judged by the instructor The treatment
is carried on indoors by means of a home
trainer. the patient being able to secure all
the exercise necessary. DIR. Kiliana, the
originator, says that bicycle exercise con-
stitutes such perfect combination Of ac
tive and passive motion that it suggested
itself to him to make use of it in the treat
ment of SColosiS.
Evening star., 1896-11-07
COLORED WHEELMEN,
A Race Meet to BE Held Thanksgi
Ing Day Mt the International Park

A Race Meet to BE Held Thanksgfv-
Ing Day mt the international Park.
The National Bicycle Club, the leading
and most prosperous colored cycling club
IN the city, has completed arrangements
Tor holding race meet Thanksgiving day
afternoon at the International Athletic
Park. which it is proposed to make a gala
event. The committee In charge of the
race meet consists of H. C. Harris, chair
man; James Langhorne and A. R. Slocum.
The entry blanks to the meet made their
appearance during the week, and it is ex-
pected that both white and colored riders
follows:
First event, one-mile novice-First prize,
gold ring; second prize, sweater and stock
ingS.
Second event. two-mile tandem-First
prize, crayon portrait to order; second
prize, Yankee watch.
Third event. one-half-mile open-First
prize, gold medal; second prize, sweater
and s. cycle lamp.
Fourth event, two-mile District cham
pionship-First prize. a portfolio; second
prize. silver-plated lamp.
Fifth event, one-mfle open-First prize.
pair of G. & j. tires and rims; second prize,
Searchight lamp.
Sixth event. two-mile handicap-First
prize, diamond pin; second prize. sweater,
pair of stockings and raj bbit foot; third
prize, pair OF bicycle shoes.
Seventh event, five-mile United States
championship-First prize, silver trophy;
second prize, silver medal; third prize,
sweater and stockings.
The entrance fee is seventy-five cents
for the first race and twenty-five cents for
each additional race. The entries will close
Thursday evening. November 10, at 6
O'Clock, and should be addressed to H. c.
Harris, 2l36 Ward place northwest The
committee expects to receive a number Of
other prizes and these will be added to the
list given above.
Evening star., 1896-11-07

concerted action on their part is all that is
necessary to see the project of building a
path for local riders put into practical
shape.
His suggestion Is that cycle path
from Washington to the Chesapeake
bay would be especially desirable, as
IN that event wheelmen and wheelwo-
men can take ride to salt water, the dis
lance being. he asserts, only twenty-five
miles. He suggests halfway house and
good house and bath rooms at the bay
END He believes that such a path would
be more popular than one to Baltimore
An assessment Of 81 from eacn bicycle rider
in the city would net handsome sum am
piy sufficient to pay for building the path
ana an annual contribution would, he
thinks, keep things in good order ali the
time
He suggests that Columbia College could
furnish a party to do the surveying and be
glad OF the chance for the practice which
II would give. He closes his letter with the
following sentence: IF the cycle clubs will
take this up and push 1t along, 1 have 81
just aching for a chance to be used that
way; whoop 'er up, boys, and let's have a
path to the bay
Evening star., 1896-11-07
Bogus Diamonds,
From the Ashton Reporter.

From the Ashton Reporter.
Some curious stories can be told about
the thousands of false diamonds sold year
ly In London. As a working goldsmith I
have seen good deal of the trade in imi-
tation stones. People of all ranks buy
them. A nobleman is in immediate want
OF cash and must find 1t somewhere. He
will perhaps turn to his family diamonds.
Possibly 10000 could be raised upon them.
He takes the jewelry off to the false dia-
mond provider, has the real stones removed
and the false ones put In, and deposits the
actual gems with some one as a security
Tor loan. No one is bit the wiser. His
wife appears I'm her jewels just the same
as usual. If she didn't her husband would
be made bankrupt by his creditors the next
week. A large amount of business is done
In this way, and you may depend upon IL
that the false diamond merchant has n;any
a chuckle when ne reads in his paper about
Lady So-and-Sos magnificent diamond
bracelet and the Countess Bareacres "su,
perb tiara"
Evening star., 1896-11-07
Cycle Board of Trade.

The cycle board of trade has been reor-
gan1zed In the city, after lapse of several
years. For some time past negotiations
nave been pending looking toward the ac-
complishment of this object, which cu1
minated Wednesday evening in a meeting.
and the effecting of permanent organtza-
ton. with L. B. Graves as president; ].
Hart Britain, vice president and treasurer.
and John Werner, jr. secretary. A meet
ing will be held Thursday evening, when it
is expected the membership will be en-
larged.
Though the organization has been COM
pleted, so far as the election of officers is
concerned, constitution and bylaws vet
remains to be drafted and adopted A spe-
cial committee is at work, and Its report
will be presented for adoption at the meet
ing Thursday evening
Though not officially announced, one of
the first steps Of the new organization will
be to consider plans for giving a local
cycle show some time next year, soon af-
ter the close Of the national show at Chi
cago and New York.
There is also considerable other work for
the organization in protecting the interests
of its members, and suitable provisions
looking toward such will shortly be adopt
ed.
Evening star., 1896-11-07
Shot Fired Fifteen Miles.
From the London News.

From the London News
From twelve to thirteen miles is the COM
puted range of the most powerful guns now
made, but the longest distance that a shot
has been fired is a few yards over fifteen
miles, which was the range Of Krupp's 13O-
ton steel gun, firing a shot weighing 26OO
pounds. The Hilton Armstrong gun also
has all extreme range Of fourteen miles.
firing shot weighing 1900 pounds and re-
firing guns are more depended upon at the
present day than guns with such extreme
length Of range. OF quick-firing guns the
which can fire as many as COO shots a min,
ute, and yet is so light that soldier can
carry 1t strapped on his back. Krupp's 13O-
ton gun and Armstrong; Hilton proved too
expensive. being unable to stand firing 1O0
times, and their manufacture has practi-
cally been abandoned. The gun most IA
vered perhaps is the twenty-two-ton Arm
strong. which furls a solid shot for a dis
tar CO of twelve miles.
Evening star., 1896-11-07
A BICYCLE SHELL.
Description of the Unique Design and
Its Practical Operation.

A fascinating invention and an equally
odd fad have both taken possession of that
portion of feminine society which loves the
bicycle. The invention is the sextuplet
bicycle shell, and the fad is forming clubs
to ride in it.
The bicycle shell is totally unlike any
form of bicycle boat or water cycle yet in
vented. Bicycle water craft up to the
present have been generally built on the
catamaran principle. with paddle wheel
or screw. They have been unwieldy af
fairs. that while interesting as novelty at
the time Of their appearance. have never
made any headway in popular favor.
In building this marine cycle the in
ventor, Reuben H. Plass, has striven to
avoid the mistakes that have rendered
others worthless.
The lines of a shell have been followed as
closely as the presence of the driving mech
anism would allow. This has necessitated
broader beam and more depth, bu. the
Evening star., 1896-11-07
Why 1t Was Rejected.

From the Cleveland Leader
1T seems 1t was the sense of harmony
rather than that of modesty that governed
the Boston art committee in rejecting the
MacMonnies Bacchante."
Was 1T too sharp too f1at?"
mo, too natural"
Evening star., 1896-11-07

drawback If the bicycle were steered poor
ly, because a course laid out after the
pattern of Virginia rail fence is not
conducive to speed.
One might think that a machine of this
kind could only be ridden in smooth water
This. however. is not the case. The new
machine can stand waves of moderate size
such as are encountered in the river and
bay of New York. just SO long as the
riders can avoid seasickness and retain
their presence of mind there is no more
danger of their going to Davy Jones than
Of riding their bike up the statue of
Liberty
Evening star., 1896-11-07
Bicycle Path to Salt Water.

A correspondent Of The Star is interested
in the project of a bicycle path for local
wheelmen. He writes that he has seen 1t
estimated that the cost Of building suita-
BILE cinder path by the side of country
road is $25 per mile, and as there are 10000
bicycle riders in the city he believes that
Evening star., 1896-11-07
Hunting ON Long Island.

From the American Hebrew.
Breathless Hunter-'I say, boy, did YOU
see a rabbit run by here?"
Boy-"Yes, SIR"
Hunter-"How long ago?"
Boy-"I think it'll be three years next
Christmas"
Evening star., 1896-11-07
The Modern Uncle Tom.

From the Chicago Record.
Anything new on the dramatic stage
this season.
"Yes, were going to run Uncle Tom S
Cabin with the cabin lit by electric lights.
and Eliza getting away over the ice on a
horselesS sled
Evening star., 1896-11-07

THE "APENTA'' HUNGARIAN BITTER WATER
from the " HuNYADI Springs; under the abso.
lute control OF the Royal Hungarian Chemical In.
stitute Qdinistry Of Agricuitufe), Buda-Pest. ~
oc24-s1St
Evening star., 1896-11-07

The system of drill regulations Cor the
Hospital Corps, United States army. ap-
proved by the Secretary of War April 20,
1886. has been adopted for the instruction
and government of the National Guard.
A paragraph to this effect will appear in the
next general order issued from heaoquar-
tiers of the District of Columbia militia.
Evening star., 1896-11-07

BY winning the prize for the third time
at the recent meet of the National Rifle AS
sociaticn. in the distinguished mar]ksman
match the Tierney medal now becomes the
permanent property of Lieut.. A. .. Hutter-
ly
Evening star., 1896-11-07
the person who won possession of il at The
| recent Sea Girt meet.

Many improvements have been made to
the gymnasium of the National Guard Ath-
!etic Association. and the inclosure is row
in attractive condition
Evening star., 1896-11-07

The Wimbledon cup, which has graced
the headquarters of the Engineer Corps for
several months past, has been forwarded to
Evening star., 1896-11-07

The Hilton trophy is to be repaired and
engraved so as to show Off the District 8
victories to the best advantage.
Evening star., 1896-11-07

General Ordway is reported to be greatly
improved in health. He is still at the Hot
Springs Of Virginia, undergoing treatment
Evening star., 1896-11-07


The salute of 100 guns heard in all parts
Of the city Wednesday evening last was
in honor Of the victory of Maj Mckinley.
and was fired by Battery A, Light Artil-
lery. In spite of the rain the battery
turned out thirty-five men and proceeded
to Garfield Park, south of the Capitol.
and exploded powder at half-minute in
tervals until the salute mentioned had dis
turbed the atmosphere. The firing was
at the instance of Mr.. George E. Lemon.
who furnished the ammunition. AS a thor
oughly business-like organization the bat
terry has more than once demonstrated
that it has no superior in the local bril-
gade.
Company A, I'd Battalion.
The new uniforms Of the basket ball
team Of Company A, I'd Battalion have ar
rived and are decidedly attractive. They
consist Of dark blue trousers, with white
stripes, blue shirts, with &C. c. c." In yel-
low; blue stockings and black shoes.
The company has issued invitations for
it's hop, to be held in National Rifles Ar
mory, December 1.
Beginning Monday evening next Captain
Edwards will begin instructing his COM
pany in guard mount and extended order
drill, in anticipation of the camp next
June.
The quarters of this company at the
armory have been further beautified with
painting illustrative of Clusters last fight.
Notes.
Color Sergeant w. w. Cookson, Engineer
Corps. has returned from a visit Of fort
night to Maine.
The Hilton trophy is to be repaired and
engraved so as to show off the Districts 8
victories to the best advantage.
General Ordway Is reported to be greatly
improved in health. He is still at the Hot
Springs Of Virginia, undergoing treatment.
The Wimbledon cup, which has graced
the headquarters OF the Engineer Corps for
several months past, has been forwarded to
Evening star., 1896-11-07

Color Sergeant w. w. Cookson. Engineer
Corps has returned from visit of a fort
night to Maine.
Evening star., 1896-11-07

The bicycle has been the cause. so it has
been stated. on good medical authority, Of
more than one case Of curvature of the
spine. 1t will be remembered that when
the bicycle first came into general use
there was great howl over this one thing
But strange things are apt to occur aud
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1896-11-02

tones Of green and mauvc that seem Dor
rowed from the leaf and bud of opening
spring. Sprays of creamy acacia thrown
on such ground as these, clusters of lilac
or branches of apple blossom make part of
the poetry of dress.
There seems to be no limit to the craze
for ecru grasscloth, plain, adorned with
lace or embroidered with white or colored
figures. 1t is seen also in openwork
effects and Is treated In every possible way
to give variety. In the shops it is most
attractive as 1t hangs in sheer, cool look
ing lengths, but practically it is not so sat
isfactory, as in actual wear 1t crllmplcs al
most at once and acquires dragged,
stringy look that Is most displeasing
The gown shown in the sketch has a
skirt of checked muslin, edged with mar
row frill of lace at the foot. 1t is made
over taffeta lining. The blouse bodice
is of striped Grape chiffon finely plated
Over this is sort of figaro of the muslin,
with horizontal insertions of valenciennes
lace and frill Of lace on the lower edge
The sleeves arc Of muslin and have full
epaulets edged with lace. \ lace rucho
finishes the neck, and the belt and bows
arc of satin ribbon. GauZe, plated tulle
and foliage form the trimming of the hat
JUDO CHoLLET.