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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-11
South Dakota Crop Bulletin.

Huron, $. D., July 2.-Weekly cror
oulletln for the week ending June %.
lhe temperature during the week was
tbout the normal, with warm days and
pleasant nights. There was about the
lormal amour of sunshine, and with
me exception Of localities where they
attended thunder showers there were
title or NJ high winds.
The rains occurred in fair to coplous
showers and were quite well distribu-
ed, but a few limited localities in the
Black Hills and several counties east
IF the Missouri river report need OF
'ain.
ON the whole the weather conditions
Turing the week were very BILE
or the healthy growth of all crops.
Small grain has lone well generally.
Some winter rye has been harvested
ind barley is beginning to turn / IN the
southern counties. Wheat and oats
are heading generally. There is some
report of small grain lodging. AL
though there is still report of rust in
some localities, the weather during the
week checked in many, and its effect
S not serious.
Flax has done well and made good
growth. Corn and millet mad rapid
growth n look very promising. 1t
appears that o crops on level and
lands affected by the rains Of the
Early part Of the month have recovered
are doing nicely.
Potatoes have done exceptionally
veil and tubers of good size are on the
1arket In the central and southern
ounties. Garden truck is in excellent
Native grasses continue TO
Iuxuriantly n hay making .Js.s
lite general. gfe.
The week. c,osaa uyi.h <T<c fru-IS
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-11
SANGUILLY WELL TREATED,
The Cuban-American Enjoying Life
in Prison--Cuba's Tax Burdens.

Havana, July 3.-In response to Con-
sui General Lees formal inquiries as to
the status of Julio Sanguilly's case,
Captain General Weyler officially stated
that the affair was now beyond his jur-
isdiction and wholly In the hands of the
civil courts. When Sangullly was tried
in December exceptions to the proceed
ings were noted by his counsel. Then
Consul General williams objected to the
fact that his sentence was based on the
original testimony taken at the court
martial. These exceptions and objec-
tons have gone to the supreme court at
Madrid, where the eminent Spanish
statesman and jurist, Senior %Saloneron,
is acting counsel for the prisoner.
Sanguilly himself remains in Cabanas
castle here pending the final verdict. He
occupies the most luxurious quarters i'm
the castle and the Spanish officers treat
him with great consideration. His wife
and most intimate Cuban friends are
allowed to visit him whenever they de
sire, and he receives his meals from a
noted Havana restaurant. He has, in
fact, every comfort possible under the
circumstances
The new Cuban budget has been pre-.
tented to the Cortes at Madrid. 1t gives
the probable expenditure Of the fiscal
year at 2S. 1888, 1872 pesos, not including
extraordinary war and navy items
which arc expected to exceed "A, 000. 00C
pesos. The internal revenues Of the
Island are increased more than II, 244, SOC
pesos, so as to Offset the %shrinkage OF
house receipts. The land taxes
are raised to is per. ccnt. License taxes
will be increased Is per cent The in.
come tax is proportionately increased,
the stamp taxes are increased 30
per cent. Manufactured tobacco for
home consumption is to pay 2 per cent
al Valorem as a special tax. The budget
is subject to notifications in the event
that the reform bill of 1895 should be
declared in effect. Where plantations
have been burned, the captain general
Is especially authorized to reduce or re.
NIT the tax thereon.
The export of bananas from Gibra
Nuevitas and Obeyes has been prohib.
tied on the ground that steamers en-.
gagged in the trade bring war materials
the insurgents.
AT the request of the English consul
queen regent has pardoned an En-.
glish subject, named Luis Mazzarena,
an insurgent who was sentenced to be
hot at Matanzas.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-11
PACIFIC LANDS.
PATENTS VIII BE Issued to Bona Eide
Settlers.-Land Contests Settled.

Settlers.-Land Contests Settled.
Washington, July 2.-The officials OF
ne land Office are now preparing pat
nts for issue to bona fide settlers along
he lines Of the Union Pacific railroad.
This action Is being taken because or
he expression of congress by means or
1 concurrent resolution introduced In
he house by Representative Mondel
md concurred in by the senate, indica-
ing hat the proper course for the sec
,etary of the interior to pursue In the
natter was to patent the lands to nno
,ent purchasers Of land from the rail-
;oad. The resolution Is not mandatory,
,ut Secretary Smith authorized this
atest action on the part OF the LAM
,fice officials. He says that patenting
" these lands was suspended by him at
he beginning of the last session OF con-
rress in view of the fact that there was
he possibility Of the enactment OF leg
station on the Pacific railroads which
night affect the status of these ands.
There are a number of settlers along the
ines of the Union Pacific in Nebraska
who are affected by this order.
Acting Secretary OF the Interior Rey-
,olds Wednesday decided the following
and contests: Nebraska-Henry Deg
sring against william H. Farr. McCook
district. Degering's motion for a re-
view Of the department decision Is de-
MED on the ground that he offers no
new evidence nor presents no question
that was not fully considered In the
original decision.
Wyoming - Lucy A. Cummings
assinst Lessenger. Evanston district.
Commissioners decision affirmed Les
singers coal filing and application ia
purchase Is rejected. Jabez b. and Cana
M. Simson. Evenston district. The lat
ter's motion for a review Is denied and
her application to make homestead ap.
pllcatlon u rejected
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-11
Won Her by q Blum.

The old gentleman did not object In
his heart to the young man as a sonin-
law, but he was one Of the kind OF gen-
tlemen who like to raise objections first
and then reach an agreement. as Though
comforting q favor. When the young
man called he was ready for him.
49," he interrupted fercely. almost
before the sutton could commence. you
want me to let you marry my daughter.
do your"
The young mar very coolly responded
II didn't say so. did To-
The old gentleman gasped: but YOU
were going to say So"
Who told you I wss?" inquired the
applicant. seeing his advantage.
But you van me 10 let you marry
her. don't your"
mol"
"No!' exclaimed the old gentleman
almost falling OF his chair.
Then what the devil do you want?"
II want o to give your CONSENT
replied the youth. pleasantly. I'm go-
Ing to marry her. anyhow, but we
thought your consent wouldn't be q bad
thing to have as a start" .
IT took the old gentleman q minute ia
realize the situation. When he did he
put N his hand.
Shake hands. my boy said he. "Ive
been locking for q soniniaw with some
Pauck about BAN, and TN sure you'u Dc
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-11
PATCHEN BEATS GENTRY.
Joe Again Proves Himself the Great.
est PAGER.

Chicago. July 3.-Thursday after
noon at Washington park Joe Patchen
repeated his performance at thai track
last August, when he humbled the pride
OF John n. Gentry. Thursdays match,
their first meeting in 1896. was a two
heat affair. and Patchen won In straight
heats declslvely. Both the PAGERS were
enthusiastically received on their APP
pearance for the first heat. Gentry
looks larger than he did last year.
Fatchen, although It was his first race
OF h season, confirmed in his appear
n C Curry's declaration that the big
black was ft to race. Joe Patchen was
at a slight disadvantage in the start for
the first heat. being a neck behind, al
though having the pole, and scarcely on
his stride. But the big fellow was on
even terms at once and really there was
no time In either e when
he did not seem to have a
slight advantage on the bay.
Gentry's supporters lost heart when he
failed to improve his advantage in the
send of of the first heat. All around the
far turn Patchen led. the most of the
time by a length. There. however. An
drews ent sent his charge along and
80 - ftftitit q, w Y
ipation Of n hot finish. they were dis
appointed only In part. Before they
were well Strengthened out for home
Gentry was on even terms. The big
black drew away slightly. but nearing
the eighth pole Andrews began to drive
and In a few strides Gentry was head
and head with the big fellow, and the
crowd shouted Gentry wins!" but sud-
denly the bay horse faltered and then
went into the air, Patchen going under
the line an easy winner. The tipe by
quarters was :321a. 1903. :35 and 2:05k.
The conditions were pretty favorable
for good time, the track being very fast
and the weather hot. but a brisk breeze
up the stretch a some effect.
TIE crowd anticipated hat Gentry
would not break In the nex heat and
watched them start easily. The black
at once set the pace, and the majority
OF old horsemen present, observing the
appearance OF each horse in action. con-
cluded long before his hea vas fin
ished that the race was over. Patchen
travelled the entire mile with a machine
like precision and ease. A great part OF
the time his lead amounted almost to
two lengths. Andrews waited for the
drive as long as he dared In the stretch
and then closed a little. but by the time
he was within a length OF his gliding
opponent Gentry once more faltered and
broke, and 1t was over. Pate en- winning
easily. Time by quarters, :32A, l:02&.
1854. 2:06%.
Had there been betting Gentry would
have been favorite before the first heat.
After the race Curry said that If Patch
en- Ola not go wrong this yea he would
beat Robert Us mark OF 2:01la.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-11
BlackIeg I'm Cattle.

Huron. S. d., July 4.-The appearance
OF blackleg in cattle herds in Hyde and
Hughes counties is a matter for serious
regret. AS yet the disease Is confined
to limited sections n every effort pos
sible Is being made to prevent its
spread. Hon. M. f. Greeley of Gary,
who examined some of the cattle af-
fected, states that the animal becomes
lame and stiff In the hind parts, the
blood thickens and becomes stagnant,
and In a few hours the animal dies. A
peculiar feature is that in almost every
instance the animal affected Is a good
feeder and In good flesh. Among those
who have lost cattle are William Sum-
merside and r. III. Leach OF Harold,
and J. w. Jones of Highmore.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-11
Washington News.

Washington, July 4.-Dr. William Con-
vile Of Virginia has been appointed
physician at the Rosebud Indian agency.
South Dakota.
William Rebuschatis and Charles Stents-
man OF Iowa. and Charles f.. Matthews OF
Nebraska, hav been appointed compos-
itors in the government printing Office. w.
F.. Dorsey of Nebraska. a compositor, has
resigned.
The following have been admitted to
practice Ss attorneys and agents for claim
ants before the interior department: Iowa,
George A. Jewett, Des Moines; South Da-
kota, John III. GropegeIser, Oneida; Ne
braska, Eldridge ID. Adams, Cozad.
Acting Secretary Of the Interior Rey-
nolds authorized the setting aside of s12.-
600 for the survey OF the public lands In
South Dakota during the current fiscal
year. Congress appropriated $325,0o0 for
this work, and all but $65, 900 has been APP
portioned among the states having unsur-
veyed lands within their borders.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-11
BIG ST. LOUIS LAND SUIT.
Titles TO Rich Property Clouded
Lttisation Against Marshal Nicely.

st. Louis. July 3.-The ejectment suit
filed by Mrs. Elizabeth A. Adair against
Shaw r. Nicely. United States marshal OF
Kansas and ex-mayor OF Leavenworth.
Kas., clouds tho title to all the property
lying along the northern side of Geyer
avenue from Seventh street to Jefferson
avenue. Inc also 10 forty acres around
Kings highway and Magnolia avenue. and
large tracts in the northern part of the
city now used by railroads for terminal
purposes.
The particular piece Of land for which
Mrs. Adair sued Nicely fronts C62 feet on
the south side OF Magnolia avenue, just
east of Kings highway. Mrs. Adair. who
is an aged widow with a swarm Of child
rem and grandchildren, lives I'm Franklin
county. She has had visions OF great
wealth since her victory in a test eject
menh suit In Judge Wlnthrow's court y
short time e
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-11
CLIPPED HIS CURLS.
goung Lady Takes a Shot at Lucky
BALDWIN in the COurt Room.

San Francisco, Cal, July I'm the
3aldwin-Ashley damage suit this
morning. Emma Ashley, about 26 years
# age. sister of Lillian Ashley. the plain
iff, fired a shot from a revolver at r.
r. Baldwin. the defendant, in open court
she was at once arrested. She is be-
ieved to be insane.
The court met at Q o'clock instead Of
o as usual and the shooting o place
1t Gas. 1t appears that a certain pho
;ograph was produced, detrimental to
he case Of the plaintiff, who gave q
signal to her sister who sat Immediately
behind Baldwin. Miss Ashley thereup~
w whipped out a revolver and aiming
( at his head, fired, the bullet taking
IF several of his curls. The court room
vas all excitement in a moment. The
you'd be murderess was quickly seized
md hurried to prison.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-11

There are Instances of countesses.
baronesses and abesscs being sum-
moned TO send proxies or to furnish
their military service. but not to attend
parliament as peeresses. The nearest
approach to such a summons is that of
four abesses who in 1906 were cited TO
the great council held to grant an aid to
the knighting OF the prince of Wales.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-11
The Standard Readers.

Prof. Francis A. March, LID, who has
recently received the honorary degree Of
Del. from the University of oxford and
h of Lit. D.. from the University Of
Cambridge, has accepted the editorship Of
he series Of Standard Readers, to be pub
ished shortly by Funk & Wagnalls COM
pany. Only six persons nave ever been
honored with the degrees of Del. and
Lit. ID. by these universities.
The Standard Readers will be based Upon
he scientific alphabet as used In the New
Standard dictionary. Mrs. Emma Fiske
Roberts. MA, one of the editorial staff Of
tho Standard dictionary. Will cooperate
NTH Prof March
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-11

There are many authenticated exam
pies of increased power of mind during
sleep. One Is the best known Is that
In which the great naturalist Agasslz
successfully reconstructed from GER
tain remains the skeleton Of a fossil FISH,
at which he had been working unsuc-
cessfully In his waking moments for
several hours.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-11

Visitors to the derby ace course this
year say that the gypsie fortune ~tellers.
who always have been very prominent
there, have received an unusual amount
of patronage from fashionable people,
and tbs is regarded as additional proof
of incres sed superstition among the
British upper classes.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-11
A DISAPPOINTING TEST.
The Armor Made by the D'HumS
Process Not n Success.

PrOcess NOT u success.
Washington, July A test was made
at the Indian Head proving grounds
yesterday Of al experimental plate of
armor made by the D'Humy process,
which consists of assembling a number
If thin plates i'm a casting in such a man.
ner as to present the edge of the plates
to the shot. 1t is claimed that these
plates can be made very cheaply n
rapidly to meet emergencies and that
they are superior in resisting power to
the ordinary plate for the reason hat
the metal being in small plates it can
be better tempered. The result Of the
test was disappointing. The plate
which altogether was eight inches thick,
was fired at by an eight inch shot with
a velocity Of 1890 feet per second. The
shot struck the lower portion of the
plate, carried a number of the small
thin plates bodily through the backing
and also smashed the projectile into
small pieces.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-11
Freed After Examination.

Sioux Falls, S. D., July 2.-Peter II.
Y. Nesby and Nicolai Esterson, two
Dell Rapids township farmers charged
With rohbing John II. Bjorgan O. 1925
asst October. had their preliminary ex-
animation here yesterday and were re-
eased.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-11

During house cleaning, IL an old wall
paper Is to be removed before going to
work close the doors and windows
tightly place an old boiler or tub In
the room and fill 1t with boiling water.
The steam will moisten the paper and
the work may be done quickly.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-11
Decision in Election Contest.

Sioux Falls, $. D., July 2.-Referee
:. l.. Brockway has decided for John
.arkin for mayor Of Madison and James
Neill alderman for the First. AS the
question involved in the contest is very
important it is hoped it may be taken
o the supreme court.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-11
Charged With EmbezzIcment.

Cedar Rapids, Ia, July 6.-The city
council at the regular meeting instruc-
ted the mayor and city attorney 20 be-
gin criminal proceedings against Joseph
c. Stoddard, charging him with embez-
clement. Stoddard was treasurer of the
city for about twenty years and when
he retired last March there was a shot
age OF about 81, 500. He has been given
every opportunity to make a settlement,
but he and his bondsmen have shown
no inclination to do anything.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-11

Barbados, where sugar once was
king, is likely to be converted soon into
one vast manjak GLANCE Pitch mining
concern. Since the discovery Of the as
phalt deposits large shipments have
been sent to the United States, and
American capital to a considerable ex-
tent Is about being invested in mining
operations. Barbados expects to knock
out Trinidad and Venezuela, as first
class labor is obtained for next to moth
ing.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-11
CUSTER CHRONICLE
JOSEPH KUBLER PUBLISHER

Coal oil as a substitute for flushing by
water in public urinals has proved high
ly successful after three years trial in
Paris, Vienna and Berlin. The clinglng
OF offensive matter to the stone or ce-
ment walls is prevented by making a
fatty substance o into the stone. The
stone work is first thoroughly cleansed
with a solution OF hydrochlorlc acid in
water, then dried, and coal or other min
eral oils applied with a whltewash
brush. With a renewed application Of
oil only once in two months the place
can be kept perfectly sweet and clean.
In practice, however, In all three cities,
oil Is applied every morning. The COST
In two large Institutions in France has
proved to be very slight. At the marine
chool at Bordeaux $3.50 of oil was used
in three years, while at the Ramboulllet
infantry school 81 of oil suficed for a
year. This is out Of all proportion to
the cost of water for flushing In the
same time.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-11
Killed hy Ld1htnine.

Huron, 8. D.. July Awhile In a grove
during Thursday evenings rain storm,
Paul Walters. ~ years old, living In
Lakeside township, was killed by light.
ming. His brother was kicked and killed
by q horse just q yea ago. and two
years since his father dropped dead.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-11

A farmer near Osceola, Mo-, on whose
quarter section the recent high water
deposited W inches In depth, or about
176.000 o n Of the richest OF soil. has
concluded that he Is more than even,
although he may have to replant his
corn crop.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-11
THE YEARS COINAGE.
The Total Value Is S71,1SS,40S.
Gold, $5S,S7S,40O, ana silver,
S11,48O, 841---Silvcr Dollars, ST..
200 400

Washington, July 4.-The coinage at
the minis during the fiscal year, which
has just closed. reached a total value of
$l,lSs, 46S, and the number of pieces
coined was 1880 73. The gold repre-
sented the greater value, as usual, and
the minor coins the greater number Of
pieces. The gold coinage was 1854, 100
pieces, Of a value of $5s, SIS, 49O, of which
the largest item was 1888, 1913 double
eagles of the value of S51, S74, 400. The
silver coinage was represented by 20.
240,529 pieces, of a value of $11, 440, Gal,
The coinage of standard silver dollars
was $500, 1922. and the next largest coin.
age in value was that of quarters, to the
amount of 50. 005, 705. The minor coinage
was "a, 1921, 4S4 pieces, with a value OF
1868, 1897.
The coinage for six months. which
was compiled for the purposes OF Secre-
Carlisle in writing a letter on the
coinage, showed a total value of
81 ,S44, 372, Of which 500, 523, 572 was in
spllx. 81, S56 ia in silver and $466 OS6 I'm
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-11
A CELESTIAL BON BARDM ENT


Belle Fourche. s. D., July 4.-The
heavens literally bombarded this Sec
ton Friday evening. Hail as large as
hens eggs struck with the force OF bull
lets and smashed through shingles n
Notwithstanding. The damage in Belle
Fourche is estimated at 5000. The
~county's loss has not been estimated
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-11
E-Ioyor Wvcrs uGalnssf
2.-'2ne cry co,,ucu

HURON, :. d, July Tie CITY COUNCIL
has instructed Attorney Wilmarth to
commence action against ex-Mayor and
Treasurer II. Ray Myers to collect 1867
Iue the city from him according to the
books and records of his office, and for
which he declined TO settle by arbitra-
ion. Myers acted as treasurer the last
ear.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-11

BY order Of the Servian government
thirty villages in the district Of Aschit-
"a were completely destroyed not long
ago because all other measures had
failed to put a stop to the brigandage
practiced or connived at by the inhabi-
tants.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-11

"A curious race on the glaciers Is to be
run on one OF the Dauphiny Alps this
month. Competitors are allowed six
hours TO complete the race. and part Of
the competition viii be on the Norwe-
CLAN ski.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-11

months, the amount during thai pSl5u
being 81, 500. Alp. There was no coinage
except of proof pieces until January,
when Secretary Carlisle decided to or
der additional coinage for the purpose
of redeeming Sherman notes presented
for redemption in silver. The margin OF
free silver coined under the Bland act
was regarded by the secretary as toe
small to meet possible demands, n a
coinage somewhat in excess of 81, 0OO, O0C
per month was decided upon. The coin.
age Of standard silver dollars during
June was 81 800. l25.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-11

Two French medical men, NM. Car
rion and Cantru, as the result of inves-
legations among gaseous beverages,
which they commend for certain peculi-
arities of digestion. speak most highly
Of cider. In certain forms of dyspepsia
they claim 1t to be very desirable, es-
pecially when the process of digestion
is too hurried, and for the govt it is
recommended as a correction of the uric
acid d~iatheses. Govt is held responsible
for so large a number Of ailments IOWA
days that cider is entitled to nue. ia
VOF