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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-04-03
State Finances.

State Treasurer Phillips yesterday re-
ceived from the treasury Office at Pierre
state revenue warrants to the amount Of
s75 600, bearing per cent interest, pay
able January lst, 1898, says the Dead.
wood Times of last Sunday, which he
Immediately delivered to the two banks
here. half 1887 500 to each, the First
and American National banks These
had been contracted for by the man
ayers Of the institutions some time since.
Mr.. Phillips informs us that the fnan-
cial institutions Of the Hills had offered
to take this class of state paper TO the
amount Of $3.50, ,000-which is an exceed
ingly good showing for the fnancia:
standing of the state, as also condition
Of finances in this part Of the country.
A Pierre telegram in the Sioux City
Journal treats quite fully the subject Of
finances in the state, and among other
things says:
Gov. Lee some time ago announced
his policy as opposed to the issue Of
funding warrants for the current ex--
penses Of the state, and in Difference to
his wishes State Treasurer Phillips re-
fused to further raise money in this
manner, but began to register warrants
as fast as they were presented for pay
ment These warrants draw per cent
interest, and as the populists are oppos-
ed TO paying interest, the governor
found himself in predicament The
credit of the state would be impaired
by the registration of warrants and the
interest would be as great as that paid
for funding bonds. He finally conclud-
ed that the state treasurer wa smore of
financier than he was and withdrew his
objections. Funding warrants were
then issued to the amount Of 900, for
immediate expenses and the credit OF
the state under Treasurer Phillips ad-
ministration was shown to be good en-
ough for anybody. The bonds were
sold before they were signed.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-04-03
Letter From Pettigrew.

The following letter, which is self
explanatory. is reproduced for the inter.
est it contains to our local readers:
WASHINGTON, d. c., March q, '97.
SAMUEL Scorr, Custer. S. ID.
DEAR SIR Il received your letter Of
March 18th. On the 18th of March l
saw the Secretary Of the Interior, and
fled written argument in favor of
vacating the forest reservation. This
morning l saw the President on the
same subject, and had quite talk with
him in relation to the matter, and am
Of the opinion he will vacate the order
absolutely. OF course there is nothing
else he can do, and l urged him to do
that at once.
Very truly yours,
R. Il. PErTI0REw
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-04-03
A Golden Opportunity.

That the Black Hills now offer
golden opportunity for the investment
of large capital in the establishment of
gold reduction plants is fact admitting
of no shadow of doubt, and plainly APP
parent to the most casual observer. Not
only is the fact apparent that the mills
now in operation are deficient in their
aggregate capacity to meet the pressing
demand, which is constantly and rapidly
increasing, but the further fact that the
present rate charged for the reduction
of ores, which excludes from operation
much of lower grade, which, if treated
at the reduced rate which a healthy
competition would insure, would yield
margin of profit, is also very weighty
consideration. Upon this important
subject the Black Hills Mining Review,
in it last issue, submits the following
very pertinent and sensible article:
capital could not be better employed
. this time in the Black Hills than in
the construction Of large plants-either
chlorination, cyanide or smslters-to be
operated exclusively on custom ores.
II the cost of chlorination or cyaniding
was reduced to IS per ton for treatment.
works today of 500 tons daily capacity
could be constantly supplied with
grade of ore of a value between $40 and
$l8 in gold. Such grade of ore in the
hands of individual mine owners, with
out tine means to build reduction works
to treat 1t, is either blocled out in the
mines or lies on the dumps by the thou
sands of tons IN every siliceous ore dis
trict in Lawrence county. The cost Of
reduction reduced to IS per ton-which
would be profit to the mill men Of 100
per cent on every ton if the works we're
cyanide or chlorination, provided they
were properly managed by competent
metsllurgists give many a zine
owner an opportunity to realize profit
from ore that now will not pay the
freight and treatment charges let alone
the cost Of mining"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-04-03

The Lincoln Journal is authority for
the following: "Mr. Bryan ran up
against a vigorous wave Of prosperity
in an unexpected manner the other day
and it knocked him out He happened
to meet on the train. in travelling from
Washington, a newly married couple.
and recognized groom to be an old
friend. In order to make talk with the
bride. he complimented her on her
courage in venturing on matrimony
"under this administration" "But."
replied the fair one, I'VE wouldn't have
been able to get married at all il il
were not for the present administrs-
tom
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-04-03

A late New Orleans special states that
rain has been pouring down in torrents
all morning throughout Louisiana.
In New Orleans water filed the streets
tothe depth of nearly foot and street
cars in many places are to suspend.
The gauge at noon showed the water at
New Orleans to be eighteen feet. or two
feet above the danger line. The worst
is not due to arrive for three days yet.
The river commissioners say New Or
leans never was in greater danger OF
inundation than at present. Many citi-
zens are almost panic stricken by the
continued reports of the coming high
waters.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-04-03

A late pierra snecial saws.

A late Pierre special says: Ex Con
gresham Pickler was in town yesterday
He was on his way to his home in Faulk
county, where he will rest for the next
few weeks. He says he has not yet
accepted either the comnissionership
of Indian affairs or the assistant secre-
taryship Of the interior department, al
though he can have either Of them.
II 10 probable that he will decide to
remain Ut home for some months at
least, and under no circumstances 10 he
likely to accept foreign appointment.
His heart was set on being commissioner
Of pensions. and FILLING in that he seems
quite indifferent to accepting some other
position.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-04-03
Attempted Suicide.

The Deadwood Pioneer oflast Sunday
has the following account Of an attempt
ed suicide at that place
Major NJ. Garland, cousin Of Judge
John f. Garland, judge Of the United
States court for the district Of South
Dakota, attempted TO commit suicide in
Ayres & Wardman's hardware store last
night, few minutes after o'clock, by
shooting himself in the left breast with
a 32.calibre Smith & Wesson revolver.
He isa young man, lawyer by pro
fession, and came here from Sioux Falls,
this state, FIVE weeks ago yesterday. 10
enter the employ Of the Homestake
company at Lead City, but according to
his story, his cousin, Judge Garland, be-
cause Of some grievance he had against
him, intercepted him and threw him
out Of job and he has been here ever
since, without money and without
means Of support. He boarded at Mrs.
l.. &. Miller's, and confded his trouble
to Miss Lyon. telling her repeatedly dur
ing the last week that unless he secured
employment or received money from
home by Sunday he would kill himself
Miss Lyon wrote 10 his parents at
Corona. Mich, but they regarded his
threats idly Yesterday evening be eL.
tered Ayres * Wardman's and said he
wanted to buy a revolver. as he was
going among the Hills. Barney Hurley,
the salesman, handed him a weapon,
and box of cartridges. Garland then
started for the back part Of the store to
see Mr.. Ayres, tearing open the cartridge
box and loading the revolver, and when
half way between the door and the
bookkeeper's desk, placed the revolver
to his breast and fred. He dropped the
weapon and wheeled about demanded a
doctor be brought and something be
done for him Immediately. He was
placed on the counter and DR.. Dickinson
being summoned found that the ball
had penetrated the scapular and the
upper portion Of the left lung in its
course, and had lodged just under the
skin, back of the shoulder blade. He
was removed to his room at Mrs.
Mille.s and is being taken care ofthere,
Dr. Dickinson said the wound would
not necessarily result fatally unless
severe hemorrhage ensued.
Garland has been very despondont for
several days. and has repeatedly init.
mated that he would do away with him.
self. Yesterday afternoon he had some
trouble at the B. & VI. depot with Hub.
bard Patterson, an attache Of the Jour.
nal Office, who wss drunk and quarrel
some. Patterson struck him and he
drew a revolver and threw it at Patter
son. This weapon was not loaded, anc
is now in the custody Of Judge tarly
Garland swore out complaint agains
Patterson, and the latter was arrested
his trial being set for Monday at . p. m
Garland says his cousin, the United
States judge, accuses him of hayin,
and he says this is why he was deprived
the promised position at the Home
stake He protests that he is innocen
of the charge. While he was beinl
carried out of the store he expressed
his disappointment that his attempt t
finish himself had not succeeded, as h
had contemplated it for long time"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-04-03

From recent reports it would appear
that the new liquor law was being stric--
ly enforced at Watertown. A late spe-
cial says: Seven of the eight saloons
running in this city were closed by
Sheriff Neil, following instructions Of
the board Of county commissioners
now in session. The one saloon now
open is operated under the new liquor
law, without screens or blinds, no chairs,
tables or games.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-04-03
The school Of Mine. souabbl..

In relation to the present squabbls
over the question Of change in the
management ofthe state school Of mines,
the Deadwood Pioneer submits the
following comment and queries: at
il to be hoped that when the new re-
gents are legally constituted board
they will inform themselves regarding
the situation 1t the school of mines
before making any appointments. II
they make mistake to begin with they
might just a. we'll close the school for
ito usefulness will be destrysd beyond
recall. They mnst determine whether
the school belongs TO the state or to
Rapid City. Who supports II. the state
or Rapid CityY What has Rapid City
ever done for the school beyond the
original gift Of the site by Major Sim
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-04-03

Commenting upon the new liquor law
Of this state, the Minneapolis Tribune
says: South Dakota's new liquor law
is considered too strict by the liquor
dealers and not strict enough by the
prohibitionists- This is pretty safe
indication that the law is about right
and should receive the hearty support
of the great body of conservative citi
zens who want to zee the saloon evil
restricted to the narrowest limit, and
yet who realize that its absolute ex-
tinction is not practicable"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-04-03

Who will take the lead for Black
Hills exhibit at the Trans M ississippi
exposition at Omaha next year? asks
the Deadwood Pioneer. Every other
western stats and mining camp will be
represented and the Black Hills cannot
afford to be left out. Instead Of making
general exhibit Of all the ores only
the best samples eff the best characters
should be sent, together with specimens
of building stone. timber, and agricultur-
al products and some novel attraction
similar to the mineral house sent to the
worlds fair by the ladies of Custer
Who will invent or suggest something
new?
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-04-03

Chandler, an Oklahoma town of 500
inhabitants was totally wiped ont Of
existence by cyclone occurring on last
Tuesday evening, every building in the
place being razed to the ground. More
than score OF people were killed out
right, and large number. estimated at
$50 were seriously injured, many Of
whom cannot recover. A number Of
the victims were burned to death, eight
bodies, charred beyond recognition, had
been recovered at latest advices. Full
particulars could not be obtained owing
to the telegraph and telephone lines
being destroyed
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-04-03

The Minneapolis Tribune says: Ex-
Gov. Boies. of Iowa, remarks that 'the
cause of bimetallism never looked
brighter than it does today" Does
Gov. Boies really mean that the cause
of bimetallism looks brighter? If he
does. he has chnged front and is now in
line with Senator Wolcott, of Colorado,
and Chandler, of New Hampshire. But
what hs probably means is that the
cause of silver monometalism-l6 to /
looks bright, which is great mistake.
Sixteen to one is dead. Japsn's SO to !
would kill it if nothing else would.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-04-03

The CHRONICLE acknowledges the re-
ceipt of bulletins No. 40 and so, recently
issued by the U. s. Experiment Station,
Brookings, s. d., the former treating
upon the shallow artesian wells Of the
state, and the latter upon fruit culture,
both of which are interesting to resi-
dents of the state, and which may be
obtained free of charge by addressing
james II. Shepard, Director of U. s.
Experiment Station, Brookings, S. d.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-04-03

Gen. Fitzhugh Lee, consular general
at Havana, has been notified by cable
that his services will not be needed af-
ter April 18th, says late Washington n
special. The notice from the state de-
partment comso non,inaliy ia ti.s Fs...
OF leave of absence beginning at that
date, but it is understood. both by him
and the department that his successor
will be on the ground at that time.
General Lee expects to come back to
this country at once.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-04-03

Mckinley didn't make much noise
over his Cuban policy, but the hurry on
the part Of Spain to discharge American
prisoners on the island is pretty good
evidence that his policy was not in har.
mony with the Groverian idea, and that
it was loud enough to be heard by the
powers that preside over Spanish gov
Grnmental affairs.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-04-03
oubsrnstorial Appointmen,s.

A late Pierre dispatch says: Gov.
Lee has appointed DR.. ]. w. Elliott, Of
Aberdeen, as state veterinary surgeon.
Commissions were issued yesterday for
Chas. ID. Eng.esby, Of Wstertown a.
captain Of Company H, s. d. N. G.;
Louis R. slawson as first lieutenant, and
Frank H. Adams, ~ second lieutenant
of the same company. and for VIM. 3.
Gray, of Yankton. - first lieutenant
and assistant quartsrmaster Of the Third
battalion.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-04-03

Chicago will elect mayor next Wed
nesday. -Four candidates are in the
field; Harrison. democrat; Sears, re.
publican, and Harlan and Hesing, ind,-
pendent. Betting upon the result is
said to be fast and furious, with odds in
favor of Harrison. The campaign is
said to be the most exciting in Chicago's
history
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-04-03
Carriers Dollar Edition Laws of 1907


In order to continue meeting the pop
ular demand for cheap edition of the
laws, the Carter Publishing Co., Pierre,
will issue their regular Dollar Edition
Of the Laws. immediately after the all
journment of the legislature. The laws
will be delivered day or two after ad-
journment. Advance sheets will be
mailed each week during the session
for $3.50.
We are publishers Of all the Laws and
Supreme Court Reports of the State and
Territory. Orders should also now be
filed for the official edition Of the ses-
sion laws of 1897.
Order the Dollar Edition or the Ad
vance Sheets and keep posted. The
edition is intended to I'll the gap inter-
venine between the passage of the laws
and the publication Of the Official edi-
ton.
Send for Catalogue Of Law Books and
Legal Blanks.
CARrER Publishing Co..
Pierre, s. ID.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-04-03

A late Havana dispatch announces
the capture of Major General Ruis
Rivera, Antonio Maeeo's successor in
the Cuban army, by the Spanish forces
in recent engagement in the Province
of Pinar del Rio, after having been three
times wounded.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-04-03

There were whole lots of people fooled
on Thursday, april lst) Landlords ex-
pecting rent payments figured qnite
conspicuously among the number
yictimized, but the joke was entirely too
practical to be appreciated.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-04-03

Blue birds, robins and big flies. sure
and infalibls harbingers Of winters
decadence. have recently been in svi-
dence. and it 10 now apparent that
spring (snow) is unmistakably at hand.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-04-03

The Dingley tariff bill passed the
house on the 3lst ult by vote Of EOS TO
l2l. The republicans gave it their solid
support, and FIVE democrats voted wisely
with them.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-04-03
DR.. Daniels Compound Syrup Sangui-
maria

Dr. DaHlels SOLlpouuu cyrup oaIsoA-
maria.
The true principal for the cure of
Throat and Lung diseases, is a sour me-
dicne. This you have in DR.. Daniels
Compound Syrup Sanguinaria. 1t is
pleasant to take. Never disappoints.
The FIRST dose relieves. 1t gives sure
and speedy cure. Sold at A. j. Jones &
Co.'S drug store. Custer, s. ID.
If your druggist does not keep it, q
large bottle will be sent, express paid,
on receipt Of the price-50 cts.
DAKoTA MEDICINE Co..
Mitchell, S. S.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-04-03

Z. M. Johnson Of South Oak ota, has
been nominated by President Mckinley
for the position Of Indian agent at the
Sisseton agency, S. ID.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-04-03
President Mckinley 10 about to enter
the order Of the Mystic Shrine.

Capt. Lucas. of Hot Springs. is slated
for appointment to the position Of reg
lister Of the treasury in Washington.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-04-03
Married.

At the NJ. Z. parsonage in this city
Monday, the 29th ult., by Rev. ]. w.
Kendall, George n Wright end Mrs. d.
NJ. Brotherton, both of Custer county,
s. D.
The CHRONICLE congratulates the
happy couple, and unites with their
friends in the hope that, in their new
relations, they may be both happy and
prosperous.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-10-30

Seems as if consumption always
picks out the brightest and best.
Fully one-sixth of all the deaths
that occur in the world are caused
by consumption. Many things were
once considered impossible. II
would be strange if medical science
did not make some progress. The
telegraph and telephone, the phono-
graph, the electric light-all were
once impossible, and once it was
impossible to cure consumption,
That was before the time of DR.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery.
Taken according to directions, this
standard remedy will cure SO per
cent. of all cases of consumption.
Consumption is caused and fostered
by impurity in the blood. 1t is
cured by purity and richness in the
blood-surely. certainly cured by
the "Medical Discovery" 1t builds
up solid, healthy flesh and vigorous
strength.
DR.. Pierce's Common Sense Medi,
cal Adviser, zoos page medical
work. profusely illustrated, will be
sent free on receipt of 81 one-cent
stamps to cover postage only. Ad-
dress, Worlds Dispensary Medical
Association, Buffalo, n. 7.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-10-30
Practical Sheep Husbandry.

The sheep. should be clipped clean
about the hind parts, less filth may
gather end attract the blow flies. A
mixture Of glycerine and fish oil in
equal parts is excellent to smear
those parts of the sheep as proven
tive Of fly blow.
Never force the sheep to jump
over bars or fences half let down.
Their weak shin bones may be snap
ped like glass rods by catching be-
tween the rails.
While at pasture the sheep should
have access to salt. A flock will
visit the sailing rlsce twice a day
regularly. Salt is a good tonic and
prevents indigestion which produces
destructive diarrhoea, all the worse
when the weather is warm.
Before the flock is turned out for
the summer, the feet should be put
in the best condition. The sole
should be pared and the toes clipped,
otherwise there may be trouble With
sore feet.
1t is common impression, it cam
not be called belief, that sheep do
not require water. A flock that has
access all the time to it will drink
several times day.
Plant bit OF fodder corn, none of
the sweet kinds, in readiness for
the weaned lambs by and by. 1t is
food and cool shelter for them.
Plant in rows thirty inches apart,
and plant ten inches apart in the
rows. BY using the succeeding
early kinds one may have fresh
feeding all through the summer and
up 10 frost.
Ewes from which the lambs have
been taken should be examined
twice day to avoid injury to the
udder. 1t is as necessary TO dry of
a eve as it is to dry off the cows.
Stocking Of the udder is also bad
thing in warm weather, on account
of the danger from blow flies, should
the utter tester and discharge mat
ter.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-10-30
A Lesson in Economy.

Guy, the founder of Guys Hos
pital, in London, was as parsim on.
ious in private as he was munifcent
in public. John Hopkins, one OF
his contemporaries, who was nick
named "Vulture Hopkins on ac-
count of his rapacious mode of ac-
quiring bis immense wealth on one
accession paid a visit to Guy, who,on
Hopkins entering the room, lighted
a farthing candle.
Hopkins being asked the reason
of his visit, said Il have been
told that you, sir, are better versed
in the prudent and necessary art of
saving than any man living, and
therefore wait on you for lesson in
frugality. have always regarded
myself as an adept in this matter,
but l am told you excel me-" son.
replied Guy, "If that is all you
come TO talk about, we can discuss
the matter in the dark and there
upon blew out the candle.
Hopkins acknowledged that he
had met his superior in thrift San
Francisco Argonaut.