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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-02-01
An Important Decision

The Rapid Journal, commenting upon
the late decision in the case of z. B.
Mccarthy VS.. w. +. Franklin ct. al. in
which was involved the title to part Of
the Holy Terror mine at Keystone, says
Few people realize the importance of
the decision rendered on Wednesday
afternoon by Judge Gardner in the Holy
Terror cnse. Had the decision been
otherwise il would have been the cause
of bringing the title Of nearly every
mining claim IN the southern Hills into
dispute and an endless amount of litiga-
ton for the prospector and the men
who have aided them in their work Of
discovery and development of mineral
resources Of the country would have
been the result. In his decision, Judge
Gardner says that the case raises two
questions, and on these he rendered his
decision. The case was ably presented
to the court and many questions never
before adjudicated were argued and In
some of the points raised the counsel
were unable to present single decision
Of a higher court. The decision on the
second question decided is Of more than
special importance to every prospector
and mine owner in the Hills, as it clear
ly defines the question the relocation of
mines on abandoned locations, and that
Of forfeiture. On this question Judge
Gardner concluded:
Il know Of no principle Of equity or
rule Of law which forblds part Of such
co-tenants from taking new and origi-
nal grant Of the tract included within
the claim. To hold otherwise will i'm
press upon every foot Of the unOccupied
mineral lands trust character, the
moment two or more prospectors post =
notice or drive stake upon il and such
trust character will follow these claims
for an apparently Indefinite period.
leading 10 endless embarrassment and
confusion 10 a class Of rights already
sufficiently uncertain"
No clearer or better defined decision
could have been rendered, and in reach
ing this conclusion Judge Gardner has
made a record for himself Of which men
of much longer legal practice might well
feel proud. Judge Gardner is the
youngest judge in the state, if not in the
west, but his decisions have by no
means been those of a young mind and
his last decision WY witnout doubt b'
largely quoted from on mining case,
where similar questions arise in the
future. The journal is proud of the
record being made by this talented
young jurist friend in the important
questions Of mining law"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-02-01

The call for mass meeting Of the
citizens of Custer and vicinity at the
court house on Monday evening which
appears elsewhere in this issue. the inn
portant object of which is therein
stated, should bring out every man in
the city who has the welfare Of Custer at
heart. That Clusters mineral and other
resources are of the most important and
promising character, is fact beyond
caviI, but that this very important fact
is comparatively unknown beyond the
boundaries Of the Black Hills, where
such knowledge would tend to our
material benefit, all will admit, and now
that the opportunity is offered of unit
ing with the various towns Of the Hills
in an organized effort to call public at
tention, and attract the eye Of capital to
the exceptional opportunities offered
for profitable investment, the important
significance of the meeting may readily
be understood. Let there be good
turnout, n full discussion of the vital
question in hand, and a firm intention
on the part of our citizens to break the
pend ng period Of apath, in difference
that has so long been hanging like a
mighty incubus over the destinies Of the
community at large. Let us enter with
heart and soul into the proposed enter
prise. Ii will be doing something in
the way ofadyertisiBg the region, which,
in any event, must prove more benef-
cial than the silent policy which now
prevails. Let us have a change.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-02-01
The Cowboy.

The cowbov is q man attached to o
pair of gigantic spurs. He inhabits the
prairies of Dakota and Montana and is
also found in Texas. He IS in season
all the year around, and is generally
found on the back of "A small mustang
pony, "wild and savage as a colt of the
Ukrain." This fact has given rise to a
widely diffused belief that the cowboy
cannot walk. 1t is argued that once the
cowboy WAS human being-a biped
with the ordinary powers of locomotion,
but during the course of ages, becoming
more and more attached to his horee,
and having gradually ceased to use his
legs, these important adjuncts have be.
come incapacitated for pedestrian uses,
and thus the cowboy and his pony have
developed into hybrid of man and
horse, an inferior kind of Centaur. ~
The cowboy does not wear coat.
His legs are boarded with
leather overalls to protect them from
the mosquitoes Of Bad river, and he 10
rooted with sombero, wide in the cor
nice for shade and opon at the bottom
for ventilation.
In the use of the lasso AID profane
language he has no equal. He can rope
steer. throw the moose on either foot
of the animal as it runs at full speed, at
the same time showing great choice in
the matter of select and appropriate
anathemas (which he delivers equally
we'll in Flying v. or othor Sheidley, or
Western language, great primer type)
that is perfectly amazing. considering
his limited acquaintance with the drama
and the refiuing influences Of civilized
life. 1t shows however, what long
practice and steady devotion to one
pursuit will accomplish. Frank Gun
upper case) told us that last spring he
saw one Of these fellows rope and brand
steer without swearing; but then
Frank is so accommodating he would
rather tell it this way On ninety days
time than the other way for cash.
Press.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-02-01

1t was decided to employ a man at a
salary SIS per month to visit every
section of the Hills and write up the re-
sources fSr such eastern papers as will q
cept the correspondence as news matter
It was also decided to prepare illustrat-
ed pamphlets. souvenirs, etc, to send
broadcast over the country, when the
status Of the treasury Of tho organiza-
ton will admit of it. Messrs. Jones and
jenkins. of Lead, and Selbie of Dead
wood were appointed committee on
bylaws.
The next meeting of the executive
committee will be held at Desdwood on
February 8.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-02-01

The Redfeld, S. D., college, an insti.
tuition opened in 1887 under a charter
by the Midland Association of Congre-
gational Churches, was totally destroyed
by fire on the 26th ult. The loss is es.
timated at $4,000, with insurance Of
about $4,000.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-02-01

Anyone who is interested in the ma
terial welfare of the town, who has a
home here or has property here, but
who buys away from home those things
which can be procured at home.-often
times more adyantsgeously in all res
pects-is not only disloyal to his home
town but he is undermining his own
interests. This applies to all classes, to
the business man who buys his printing
away from home, his clothing, dry goods,
furniture, etc, or the real estate owner
while waiting for the commercial pros.
perity Of the place to boom the value of
his property, as the business hopes for
an increased volume of business. We
have plenty here who are guilty of all
these things, and who, if not inviting
disaster to the town and to themselves
with it, are certainly courting it.
The aboye, taken from the Spearish
Register, is very fitting rebuke to the
class of Spearfish residents for whom it
was intended, and might with equal
consistency be applied to many, if not
al other towns and communities of the
Black Hills. The custom of sending
abroad for supplies of almost every con
ceivable kind and character, which has
obtained to such an alarming extent in
western communities, among which. We
regret 10 say, Custer is included, has
been, and is today one of the most
fruitful and prolific causes Of dull times
and general business depression with
which we have had to contend. The
vast amount Of money sent east by the
residents of this community for goods
for private uses, which is doubtless du-
plicated by hundreds of other western
communities, is simply appalling in its
aggregate, and i, only realized by the
postmaster and railroad agent who
handles the goods in transit. The full
measure of the paralyzing effects upon
the business interests of this place from
this cause, can scarcely be estimated,
but it may be safely said that, in the
event of the practice being wholly dis
continued, business revival, such as
Custer has never before realized in her
history, would be the speedy result.
Let us give this important matter our
careful consideration, and contemplate
it in all its varied and vital features
with view to a more perfect realiza-
tion Of its damaging tendencies, and the
total abandonment Of the prejudicial
practice. The material interests Of the
community at large are best conserved
by patrenizing home institutions, and
renouncing the pernicious practice of
sending money abroad, which every
consideration of public policy demands
should be kept to increase the depleted
measure of our local circulation
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-02-01

The present monthly ore output of
the Cripple Creek, Colorado, camp, as
reported by State Geologist Ricard to
the New York Engineering and Mining
Journal. is $4,000 tons, of the average
vsiue of three ounces gold per ton.
Should this output be continued, the
aggregate for the year would reach $780,
600 tons, and the value of the product
would be about slO,sOO,OOO a showing
which is not exceeded. if equalled by
any other gold camp Of its area in the
world.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-02-01
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, 1896-02-01

The Times OF Wednesday publishes
the preferences Of seventeen represents
ative republican citizens of Deadwood
for the next president Of the United
States, which while 1t may not be accept
cd - q safe index for the discrimination
Of the question rs to who will be the
lucky man, it at least shows the drif,
Of public sentiment in that place to b.,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-02-01

That the mining stocl craze is fairly
on in Denver, is indicated by the fol.
fowlidg taken from recent issue of the
Times of that place: There is scarce
ly an Office or workshop in town with
out its pool for speculating in stocks.
People are putting off paying their debts
to invest in stock. Some of the inves-
tors will need guardians if they don't
stop short
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-02-01

A late Yankton special says: PRO,
minent republicans Of 81 counties in
South Dakota have declared their coun
ties for a delegation to the national con.
vention to favor Mckinley or Allison
for president. This sentiment fore
shadows the result of the state conyen.
tionu
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-02-01
Born.

In this city on Tuesday the 2sth ult.
to the wife Of DR.. Maple. q son.
The atmosphere Of the household ID
heavily charged withioy but it is BE-
iisved the doctor whose case was the
most critical. will eventually recover.
u h ths initial boy.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-02-01

The new senators from Utah, Frank
j. Cannon and Arthur Brown, took the
oath Of Office and were assigned seats in
the senate on Monday, the former draw
ing the long term ending March 8, 1899,
and the latter the short term ending
March 8, 1898. Excepting the Delaware
case, this establishes the political d.
vision of the senate until March 4, 1897,
as follows: Republicans, Al democrats,
80 i; populists, O; total, SO; necessary for
majority, As. In the event of the seat
ing of Mr.. Dupont, of Deleware, the re.
publicans would have As members,
which would be one short of q maiorit-.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-02-01

Prominent populists have already
fixed up ticket. says a recent Yankton
special, TO be nominated by the state
convention, as follows: For governor,
Andrew Lee, of vermilion; lieutsnant-
governor, J. Z. Crothers, of De Smst
secretary Of state, Otto Anderson Of Ra-
pid City; auditor, J. H. Kipp. Of Camp.
bell county; treasurer. II. B. Wynn, oi
Yankton attorney general, 8. II. Gran,
mer. Of Brown county congressmen, +,
NJ. Goodykountz. Of Mitchell; and Free,
man Knowles. of Dead wood.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-02-01

Hon. Theodore Runyon. United States
AMBASSADOR to Germany, died suddenly
at Berlin, Of heart failure on Monday,
the .7th ult.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-02-01

J. w. Pierce, Republic, Ia, says: 81
have used One Minute Cough Cure in
my family and for myself. with results
SO entirely satisfactory that can hardly
find words to express myself as to its
merit. / will never fail to recommend
it to others, on every occasion that
presents itself A. J. Jones & Cos drug
atnra
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-02-01
Did You Ever

Try Electric Bitters as a remedy for
your troubles2 If not, get bottle now
and get relief. This medicine has been
found to be peculiarly adapted to the
relief and cure ofall Female Complaints,
exerting a wonderful direct influence in
giving strength and tone to the organs.
you have loss Of appetite, constipa-
tio'., headache, fain.ing, spells, or are
nervous, sleepless, excitable, melan-
choly or troubled with dizzy spells,
Electric Bitters is the medicine you
need. Health and strength are gulran
teed by its use. Large bottles only fifty
cents at A. j. Jones d Cos drug store.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-02-01

At q meeting of the executive COM
mittes held on the following day, in
Deadwood, for the purpose Of discussing
ways and means for raising the neces-
sary funds to carry out the objects Of
the organization, it was decided to as
sess each town according to population.
The following assessment of the various
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-09-16
The 0randes, Remedy.

Mr.. II. b. Greeve, merchant, of
Chilhowie, Va, certifies that he had
consumption, was given up TO die, sought
all medical treatment that money could
procure, tried all cough remedies he
could hear of, but got no relief; spent
many nights sitting up in chair; was
induced to try Dr. Kings New Dis
covery, and was cured by use of two
bottles. For past three years has been
attending to business, and says DR..
Kings New Discovery is the grandest
remedy ever made, as 1t has done so
much for him and also for others in his
community. DR.. Kings New Discovery
is guaranteed for coughs, colds, aud
consumption. 1t don't fail. Trial
bottles free at II. Alex. Stokes drug
store.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-09-16

There is no use in getting excited
over political questions whereby ami
mostly and acrimony is stirred up
neighbor against neighbor. When you
take sober thought you must conclude
that the dollar that is best for the one is
also best for the other and also that the
kind of tariff that benefits you will ben
eft your neighbor. The thing for you
TO do is to decide for yourself which
kind you honestly believe is for the
common good.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-09-16
I have bought the
Finest and Best
line of Goods ever
brought to Reyn-
oldsville.
oldsville.

A line of novelty goods
from 10 to so cents a yard;
dress goods in all colors and
at all prices; plaids from s to
rs cts a yard; Shepherd plaid
from 12a to rs cts; cashmeres
in all colors and at prices to
suit the times; forty-fve inch
Henrietta in black, blue,
green and rose at 4S cts a
yard; former price $1.00.
A large line in wash goods;
Dimity, Percale, Gesmonda
and Moire Esistal, Dotted
Swiss in white, blue and pink
at prices lower than ever;
white goods at all prices;
satines in plain, striped and
figures.
Large line of embroideries
from 9 cts up to Is cts a
yard.
Ladies' waists from As cts
to S1.25.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-09-16
CLOTHING.

You will save money by
buying your clothing at
Hanau's. Mems all wool
cheviot suits at $50, worth
1000; mems all wool cheviot
suits at 500; mems clay suits
from $50 to S14; youths
suits in cheviots, worsteds
and clay, all colors, at all
prices.
Boys and children's suits
from 75c up to 500.
A large line of laundried
shirts, white and colored,
from SOC to l.25.
A fine line in neckwear,
hats and caps.
Please call in before buy.
ing elsewhere. No trouble
to show goods.
N. Hanau.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-09-16

Had any body shown it to me in the
light in which you afterward showed it
to me, would not have done it under
any consideration" This is an extract
from letter of penitent confessing a
great crime and asking pardon. The
same confession contained this sugges-
tive phrase: II was not specially intent
upon wickedness." Countless deeds
which ruined their perpetrators would
never have been committed if the pro-
position had been looked upon in every
possible light, and many are not special
ly intent upon wickedness, but upon
self-gratification
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-09-16
Something to Know.

II may be worth something to know
that the very best medicine for restoring
the tired out nervous system to a
healthy vigor is Electric Bitters. This
medicine is purely vegetable, acts by
giving tone to the nerve centres in the
stomach, gently stimulates the liver
and kidneys, and aids these organs In
throwing off impurities in the blood.
Electric Bitters improves the appetite,
aids digestion, and is pronounced by
those who have tried IL AS the very
Sest blood purifier and nerve tonic
Try 1t. Sold for soc or Sl.OO per bottle
at II. Alex. Stokes drug store.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-09-16

\ minister who has preached in coun-
try school houses and city churches,
remarked few days ago in the presence
of the editor of THE STAR: "If | want
ed to be lazy and not study real hard, |
would rather have city church to
preach in than a country church.
Country people, generally speaking,
devote more time to reading than city
people do, and are better posted on
the Bible and religious topics"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-09-16

Big rivers and big quarrels arise from
a flowing together of many little streams,
each OF which taken separately might
be diverted into another channel, but
altogether make resistless flood
Take care of the pennies, and the
pounds will take care of themselves" !"
Take care Of the little grievances. and
the big ones will not come. Parents
have many opportunities of teaching
their children, both by precept and
example, how to differ from others
peaceably, how to adjust clashing in
clinations, how to wear the laurel of
the victor without vain-glory, and to
pass under the yoke without degreda-
tion. Differences will arise between
children as they will among grown
folks. Children need to learn how TO
quarrel without losing their tempers,
without breaking friendship, without
being embittered by defeat or over
elated by victory, without taking un-
fair advantage, without feeling that
might makes right, without ignoring
the "inalienable rights" OF their antag-
onists. They need to learn to stand for
themselves within limits, and correct
their thinkings by reference to right
standards of thought and action. Ag-
gressive children need toning down,
timid. and retiring children need toning
up. The parent has an opportunity to
lay down principles of action and policy
that will be Of immense service when
their social and civic quarrels shall BE-
Of moment.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-09-16
Two men were stand ing on the corner

Two men were stand ing on the corner
of Main and Fifth streets enc evening
last week discussing the political situa-
tion and one of them said: "All men
don't think the same in this politick,
and you can't change their thinkin'
thought. You must read all kinds of
papers, for if you ist read one paper
you'll iist git what's in it and that's all
You'll know"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-09-16

J. Carson Mercer, commissioner Of
Allegheny county, is having bill pre-
pared to be introduced at the next ses-
sion of the Legislature of Pennsylvania,
providing that all church property
shall be subjected to taxation the same
as any other property.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-09-16

There are twelve young ladies en-
ployed as teachers in the Kittanning
schools, and in an address to the
teachers at the beginning of school the
president OF the school board informed
them "that the lurking-about of beaux
would not be tolerated"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-09-16

A nice line Of shoes to select from at
]. T.. Walsh & Co.'S new store in the
VIM. Foster Building.
Arnica & Oil Liniment is equally good
for man and beast. ~ and 80 cents per
bottle. For sale by II. Alex Stoke.
Thousands walk the earth to-day who
would be sleeping in its bosom but for
the timely use of Downs Elixir. For
sale by II. Alex Stoke.
For mild catharic and efficient tonic,
use Baxters Mandrake Bitters. Every
bottle warranted For sale by II. Alex
Stoke.
Livery stable keepers should always
keep Arnica & Oil Liniment in the
stable, nothing like it for horses. For
sale by II. Alex Stoke.
Yee Fee has purchased the Wah
Sing laundry on Fourth street and will
continue the laundry business at the
old stand. He will guarantee first.
class work.
Insure with N. G. Pinney, Brook
vile: John Trudgen, Solicitor, Reyn
oldsville.
At King & Co.'S you will find balet
hay, salt, flour and a full line of genera
| merchandise.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-09-16
M. W. MCDONALD,
FIRE, InOnnonN Nn
LIFE and
ACCIDENT ucJuI uNUU,

have a large line of Companies and
am prepared to handle large or small
lines of insurance. Prompt attention
given to any business intrusted to my
care. Office in Nolan Block. Reynolds
vile, Pa.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-09-16

An exchange hits it right when it
says: A newspaper does not make
news, it just circulates what other peo-
pie make. Consequently don't kick il
IL you do something you should not
and then see the item OF news in the
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-09-16
Notice.

All persons having had dealings with
us are requested to call and see if their
accounts are properly closed up as all
open accounts will be left for collection.
j. G. KING & Co.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-09-16

Statistics show that from l77S to 1898,
inclusive. 30S persons were hanged in
Pennsylvania.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-09-16

II talk could be coined into money,
what a monstrously rich nation ours
would be-
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-09-16
Notice to Gas Consumers.

On and after November LIST, 1896, no
gas will be furnished by this company
except through registering meters.
For domestic consumers the rate will
be 10 cents per thousand, subject to a
discount of 10 per cent if paid on or
before the 10th of the following month.
OIL CITY FUEL SUPPLY Co.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-09-16

Go to the Reynolds drug store for
delicious soda water.
The most correct styles in shoes at
Deemers.