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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-06-06
Hanscom's Art Entertainment.

The lecture on the wonders Of the
Yellowstone National Park, given by
Mr.. o. nj. Hanscom at the NJ. T.. Church
on Thursday evening, was, beyond ques-
ton, the best Of it's character ever pre-
sented in this city. 1t was descriptive
lecture, and illustrated by stereoptcon
views of marvellous beauty, it was re-
plete with interest, especially entertain.
ing, and highly instructive. Commenc-
ing at Chicago we travelled westward
on the Burlington line, visiting the
famous Hot Springs of South Dakota
and the Custer battle field en- route.
About one hundred colored 6issolving
views of the Park followed, giving one
most perfect and impressive idea
of the matchless grandeur Of the native
scenery Of that worlds greatest Wonder
land. The writer has spent two seasons
in the Park, and was struck with the
vivid and perfect reproduction Of those
charming scenes by Mr. Hanscom, with
whom We fully agree in opinion as TO
their rare artistic merit, comparing
most favorably, as they do. with the
most perfect Of their character that has
ever been exhibited in this or any other
country. II is superfious to say that
the audience was highly pleased with
this delightful entertainment.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-06-06

The hitherto much mooted matter of
McKinley's presidential prospects, has,
by reason of late developments, ceased
to be matter Of public interest. The
element of uncertainty having been
practically eliminated, it is no longer q
matter for serious discussion. 1t has
now simmered down to the question of
who shall be chosen for second place.
Reed is the man most desired but We
are as yet uncertain az to whether he
will be named, Jones, Of the Lead Call
having not yet expressed an opinisn in
this direction. To be dead sure of cor
rectly calling the turn of pending politi-
cal events. we always wait for Jones to
"Calp it, and then. well, expressing it
in sporting parlance, We copper the
Call"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-06-06

The new stock board, under the man
agement of Messrs. Waite and Gibbs,
opened for business yesterday afternoon
A great deal ofinterest was taken in
the opening by Deadwood people and
much attention was paid to not only To-
cal mining stock, but provisions and
cereals had their devotees who took
chances with Dame Fortune upon the
upward or downward trend of the CON-
moditiss quoted. Cablegrams giving
the quotations of stocks and staples
were received from London and other
European points, and the mining ex-
change and stock board was a point of
interest during the entire day. 1t had
good start and will, no doubt, be one
of the features Of Deadwood life from
now on.-Times.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-06-06

In the case of Israel Calkins VS.. L. w.
Perkins, which came up for trial before
Judge Gardner at the late term Of the
circuit court in this city, decision has
been rendered in which the Judge finds
that the horses sold to Perkins were of
the value Of $1,000, that Perkins turn
over to Calkins all horses he may now
have on hand. and account to Calkins
for all horses sold by him. Cslkins
pays back to Perkins $1,000, the amount
of the purchase price Of the horses, with
interest amounting to 500 or $500. The
claim Of Calkins that he was not of
sound mind at the time the sale was
made, and therefore not responsible,
was sustained by the Judge. An appeal
to the supreme court will probably be
taken.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-06-06

The Hot Springs Herald announces
the fact that, Hon. 8. Z. Wilson, Of that
place, has concluded to become candi-
date for attorney general subject to the
action of the state convention. Mr..
Wilson is well known in South Dakota
having resided in the state ten years.
He represented his district in the state
senate at its last session. and was recog-
nized among the most able and promi-
nent members Of that body. He is q
lawyer by profession, and his legal abil-
ity ranks with that ofthe best attorneys
in the state. In the position of states
attorney for Fall River county, which
he held for two terms. his record is
highly creditabls. Mr.. Wilson will, no
doubt be strong candidate. and that he
will, in the event Of his being called To
fiji this important Official position. dis
charge its duties in manner crsditable
to himself, and satisfactory to the pso-
pie Of the state at large, there is no
valid reason upon which to base the
shadow OF Ia doubt.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-06-06

+. NJ. Vroman, who has been visiting
the mines of the various Hills districts
in the interest of the proposed Edge
mont smelter. left the latter part of last
week for Philadelphia to confer with
the promoters of the enterprise. Mr..
Vroman expresses much confidence in
the fnal elimination Of the important
enterprise. but is fully alive to the fact
that it cannot be done in day, and
that considerable time will be required
TO complete the preliminary details.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-06-06
Too Many Dogs.

The Lead Call registers q loud and
well warranted kick against the confi-
sion created by hundred dogs run
ming around picking up fights and rails
ing mischief in general" at funerals
and entertainments, recommending
their total exclusion from the opere
house. The Call has ample grounds up-
on which to base its complaint. as.,is
our opinion 100 dogs in excessive. We
rarely permit the presence of more than
two or tt rec at = time in our opera
house, and even then some of cur
cranky citizens turn up their sensitive
noses with an air of disgust that would
freeze your feet.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-06-06

Upon the occasion of feast given in
Moscow on Saturday last by the car
and czarina in honor of their coronation
three thousand people were trampled
to death under the feet of the vast as
semblage numbering over 100000. The
festivities are said to have been contin-
ued throughout the day and night, not
withstanding the terrible casualties
which had occurred.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-06-06
For Over Fifty Years

An Old and Well-Tried Remedy
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for over fifty years by millions OF
mothers for their children while teeth
ing, with perfect success. 1t soothes
the child. softens the gums, allays all
pain, cures wind collie. and is the best
remedy for Diarrhea. Is pleasant TO
the taste Sold by Druggists In every
part of the World. Twenty-Five cents a
bottle. Its value is incalculabe. Be sure
and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup, and take no other kind.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-06-06
All Good Republicans

Should make it a point Of attending
the National Convention, TO be held a,
St. Louis, Tuesday, June 10th. The ex.
psnss is not great--if you take the
Burlington.
On the 10Th, 18th and l4th of June,
you can purchase round trip ticket to
st. Louis at the one fare rate.
Think-isn't it worth a few dollars
few days time-to see the next presi'
dent nominated? Full information on
application to anv agent of the b. & NJ
II. r., or by addressing j. Francis, GEM
Pass's Agt, Burlington Route. Omaha
Neb.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-06-06


What is the matter with John A.
Pickler for Commissioner of Pensions
under President Mckinley? Old SOL
diers. how does it strike you? We be
lieve it is among the moro than possi-
bilities if a good, strong and united
movement 10 started at once. He is one
Of the best qualified men in the nation
today for that important Office Henry
Independent.
There is nothing the matter with John,
il you please. He 10 able especially
familiar with pension affairs, true
patriot, all wool and full width. Every
soldier in the state would hail his sp-
pointment with profound pleasure, and
are ready now to rise en- masse and sa-
lutte the proposition.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-06-06

Col. w. J. Thornby, was an arrival
from Custer yesterday, and. like all the
people from that burg, has words Of
praise and encouragement for the city
and surrounding country.-Doadvood
Times.
Yes, that is about the sire Of it, and
the CHRONICLE unhesitatingly vouches
for the truth Of the Coils statement
with the biggest capital V in its print
shop.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-06-06

The Omaha Bee supplements decla-
ration Of the alleged fact that the "boom
is of at Cripple Creek by the very
positive allegation that, the Black Hills
is better and safer country for mining
investment than is Cripple Creek. The
Bee speaketh wisely.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-06-06

placer, and the Bismuth and Elkhorn
stock companies the former buildi ng
the Bismuth mill and the latter on the
Standen property on north Battle creek,
besides two stock companies ON the
copper mines at Sheridan. The people
Of Keystone derive direct and much
needed benefit from these deals as every
one means the immediate and perma-
nent employment ofmany hitherto idle
men of which class the country has an
over supply. That all these additions
to our wealth are welcome goes with
out saying and we rejoice that from
hsnceforth no power on earth can keep
this section in the back ground. -
Miner.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-06-06

Reports are current Of the recent gold
discoveries in eastern South Oak kota,
notably in Gam Valley, where farmer
is said to have accidentally encountered
a vein OF gold quartz yielding Sl7 per
ton as shown by tests made By Chica-
60 assayer, and near Miller, where
placer dirt, valued at $40 per ton has
been found. Such reports are not un
common. They have been prevalent in
tas~ r..~~a sts-t~ses- s.s sSs-s.-~.- --ss ~ss%--
sulting has been limited and short
lived.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-06-06
ApuFSoNESAL MIKE

Referring to the phenomenal richness
ofthe Holy Terror mine, as recently
determined by thorough examination
Of the workings, the Rapid Journal sub
mits the following: Thorough assays
Of the various workings of the Holy
Terror mine have been made and while
the parties interested do not wish 10
have the amount disclosed at the pre-
sent time, yet il can be autheritatively
stated that the results are simply as
founding, and in every case have gone
far beyond all expectations. Beyond all
question the Holy Terror mine which
the present management could not
operate without lsvying an assessment
(?) is to day the richest gold mine on
the American continent, and time will
demonstrate this fact to all The more
the present nj anagement Of this COM
pany is investigated the worse il looks
for them. and the bitter feeling Of the
citizens of Keystone and vicinity against
the officers and directors seems 10 be
we'll founded, for the shameful way in
which this rich property has been man
aged has been black eye TO the entire
Southern Hills. The Holy Terror mine
alone, if honesty operated, will make
Keystone district far superior to the
famous Cripple Greek district, and all
owners Of mining property in this fav-
ored locality would have no difficulty in
Inducing the Investment Of eastern cap
ital for the legitimate development Of
the many rich prospects now lying IN
developed for want of capital. The
stock khoders who are threatened with
this freeze out game do not propose to
have it that way, and are determined TO
show up the whole matter, and by thus
fighting for their rights are working 4
Godsend to the country.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-06-06

II Is recommended that the primaries In each
precinct be held on Monday, June sth, be-
tween the hours Of and O'Clock p. m.
IL Is also recommended that an alternate for
each delegate be elected, and that no proxies be
allowed, and that the delegates or their altern-
ates present at the convention be empowered 10
cast the full vote Of their respective precincts.
Dated at Custer City, $. d., this nth day OF
May, 1896.
-. Z. wILLIAN NKvIN, Chairman.
J. r. yrrcHrn, Secretary.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-06-06

Young mothers dread the summer
months on account of the great mortality
among children, caused by bowels trou-
blss. Perfect safety may be assured
those who keep on hand DE Wits Collie
and Cholera cure, and administer it
promptly, For cramps, bilious collie,
dysentery and diarrhoea, it affords in
slant relief A. J. Jones 4 Co
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-06-06
A Great Attrsotion.

!
vso.ss.s .seae's"x sovers on 2A.
place has secured the gf - q
traction for the 4th of July that BE
presented in the Hills on this patri6sif
and festive occasion. Edouard Remen-
vi, the world renowned Hungarian
violinist, the greatest musical celebrity
of the age, and the peer Of Psganini,
with his supporting talent, Miss Pauline
Stein, the celebrated soprano, Mile
Louise Roman, the famous solo pianist
and Mr.. Eugene Z. Dayis the great bari
tone and accompanist will appear at the
opera house on the evening of July 9TH.
Tickets must be secured early TO warrant
a seat. 1t is expected that even stand
ing room will be at premium.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-06-06
One Rate for the Round Trip.

Commencing May 18th, 1895, and each
Saturday thereafter until Oct. 18th, 1896,
| will sell round trip tickets to Hot
Springs, on Saturdays only, good re-
turning up to and including the follow
ing Tuesdays after date of sale.
). F. ELLIOTT,
Agt. B. & NJ. Ry.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-06-06
What Prominent Insurance Man Says.


II. NJ. Blossom, 70 nior member Of II.
NJ. Blossom & Co, 2I7 y. Sd st., st Louis,
writes / had been left with 4 very
distressing cough. the result ofinfluenza,
which nothing seemed 10 relieve, until
took Billiards. Horehound Syrup. One
bottle completely cured me. sent one
scs'is,se rss.ey -hc SSa .; ! :. a.f~4re
syrup to my friends.
John Cranston 90s Hampshire Stree;
Quincy Ills, writes: havo founC
Bsllards Horehound Syrup superior t.
any other cough medicine have ever
known. 1t never disappoints Price
25 and 80 cents. Free trial bottle at A.
J. Jones & Cos drug store.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-06-06

The Mitchell, the model wagon of the
period, at NJ. ]. Bailey Cos. A car load
Just received, are now offered on the
most reasonable terms.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-06-06

1t is nov reported upon reliable
authority that the Wyoming and Black
Hills Railroad company. recently or
ganixed, have decided to build road
from Merino, Wyoming. q point on the
main line of the B. & NJ, to the coal
fields. eighteen miles distant, through
Sundance to the north and east, and
connecting with the Elkhorn railroad
at some point vet to be determined in
the Black Hills. The new line of road
when completed, will be about 80 miles
in length, and, as reported, work upon
it will commence at an early day. and
he pushed to its early completion.
--e->-s-
The Deadwood Times reports severe
hail storm, in Custer on Tuesday night,
resulting in the breaking Of most Of the
glasses on the north side Of the houses.
which 10 utterly without foundation in
truth, ~ matter of fact there was no
hail fell % speak Of, not a glass was
broken and no damage Whatever was
done. No storm Of any considerable
destructive character marks the record
OF Clusters unrivalled weather history,
from the period Of her birth in July "a,
to the present writing.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-06-06


Republicans triumphed in the late
Oregon election. It's in the air.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-06-06
GIVE US ROOM.

Our stock be down TO make for spring
In order TO do this will for the
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-08-14
Turn a New Leaf.

If there is any one thing demonstrate
ed clearly beyond doubt, and that too
practically and dearly to the farmer,
it is that poor land does not put money
in the pocket, but on the contrary not
only a loss of labor but of money at
tends its cultivation. There is no
school so good a teacher as experience.
Yet it requires Eot only series of ex-
amples, but real disaster tc open the
eyes 10 a full realization of facts In the
great majority Of instances. There is
no longer any margin for poor land,
credit prices and methods. There is no
longer need of hope from Legislation or
any extraneous power on earth to ex.
tricaJe the farmer from debt and pow
erty 1t must bc by his own efforts in
better land, better methods, better seed
and stock. better contentment and self
reliance, less time wasted, less extrava-
gance, fewer idle consumers, fewer
debts an6 fewer artificial wants. until
able to afford them. There must be a
radical change. aleaf turned that will
stay turned. Independence and ulti
mate prosperity VIII come as sure as
the world exists. il the farmer will re-
solve TO go to work to improve his land
and not buy a dollar on credit from one
crop until another. except the direst
necessities. ard he will soon overcome
his necessity in short time. FELL us
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-08-14

An adequate idea of the meaning Of
the expression 'intepsive farming" OF
intensive cultivation of the soil'' is
scarcely had by the average man. The
claim is made by certain gardener
that so far as not results go, more mon
ey is to be made from FIVE acres when
brought up to high state of culture
and properly titled than from two
| hundred acre farm as ordinarily kept.
We have no doubt of the truth of this
statement. A more general apprecia-
ton of this fact is t. be the very thing
that will yield large influence toward
cutting down the size of the average
farm throughout the cotton and corn
belt regions.
1t was saying of j. W. Smith, the
well known Wisconsin horticr lturist.
that he believed the limit to the pro-
ductiveness Ct an acre of land has never
yet been reached AT so years OF age
he began gardening operations on a
poor and unproductive soil, taking as
notices for his guidance thorough
drainage, abundant water, equally
abundant plant food and good tillage.
He lived to see his forty acre Green
Bay farm produce Strawberries at the
rate of 400 bushels to the acre; potatoes,
$50 bushels per acre. and onions, 1000
bushels. By attention to the princi-
plies to which we refer. and as reward
for bis faith in the idea that there was
practically no limit to the production
of an acre, if properly treated, he re-
ceived in one year, as the amount of
his gross sales from forty acres, $4,000.
We do not expect every reader to be
ableSt to sell an average of $500 worth of
products per acre from forty acres of
land; but there is only one thing that
stands in the way of every reader ap-
preaching this standard to much great
er degree than is the case, and that is
his unwillingness to bring to the task
the necessary amount of intelligent
labor. We do not instance the case of
Mr.. Smith with view to inoculating
the reader with the idea that he can
make fortune from forty acres of
land in single season, and Mr.. Smith
did not do that way himself. His sue
cess was the result of patient effort,
pursued with unvarying constancy,
keeping the guiding principles he had
chosen continually in view.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-08-14

In the name Of reason and common
sense, where is any farmer to look for
success or help except from his farm
and himself. Heed no mans sopbistry
about the dawn of free legislative
prosperity or any mans croaking about
hard times--either are your enemies
Man has always since the dawn OF crea'
ton made good living by agriculture
when he tried in the right way, and al
ways will. When he fails. IL is his
own fault. Mississippi today is really
more prosperous than since the war.
She is richer in experience and home
sustentation, and will beyond doubt
proceed on the road to financial pros
perity and agricultural independence,
unless hampered by unwise legislation
on national finances. These things ap-
pear so clearly from practical and
rational standpoint, we are at loss TO
see why they are not accepted by the
mass of farmers and put into practice.
All mankind however are more or less
the creatures of circumstances as to
business ventures, and are apt to move
in old grooves until some business
changes the monotony OF
business routine and knocks the scales
from previously blinded eyes. Let
every man resolve from this good hour
and from this years experiences to turn
/ new leaf, no matter how old or.
7oung, and fight for home and indie
,endence by relying on self and farm
or all these blessings. Faith will re-
move business mountains. Labor will
conquer all business difficulties. Per-
istenre will reach the goa of our hopes.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-08-14
Two Kinds of Diphtheria,

In the recent past, there have com
to be recognized two very distinct yarl
cites of diphtheria-- bacterial diphtheri|
disease of the throat and the imag1
nation-and clinica. diphtheria, DID
ease of the throat and of the constila|
ton.
1t is needless to say that the treat
ment Of these two conditions must
different. Rest in bed, an antisept|
spray for the throat, with or withou
the prevailing fad, antitoxin, is s.
ficient for the first named. In the "
ter, where there is serious disorganl
ton of the blood, great anemla az
prosLration, constitutional remedlf
are imperative. Blood makers Stun
lants, forced feeding are essenla
here to stem the tide of disease.
1t is natural too, that these two
rieties of diphtheria should SHOW veg
different results in the matter Of nu
tally statistics. There is no sOn
Justice in comparing or combining
two. Yet all is fair in love, war =
(?) A mortality ra'e p'
ed out to help the antitoxln lnuu''
not surprise us in this ass
ingenuity and enterprise ftfn'p
would not strike 50 roldly on lne D''
il it did not concern human 'i".
ignorant, indefensible human ~'
that. Children have no reofess
we fail them, they are ios'
have already been sacrlnceu
Juggernaut and still it ro's w.
win the profession remain W.
blind until some epidemic s"s'r
country so malignant that 'u' -
.iency of antitoxin is finally e''' &.
I'd peradveuture of a donot' "
Brief.