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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-06
THE NEXT SENATE.
Republicans Probably VIII Have But
Forfy-iAour Votes.

Washington, Jan. @.-Republican SEN
ators talk as IL they had abandoned
hope OF controlling the senate on a strict
party vote, even with the aid Of the vice
presidents decisive ballot in an emery
ency. No positive calculations can be
made az To the respective figuring up or
republicans, democrats and populists
Til all the senatorial elections are over.
There is no danger. however, in assum-
Ing that the balance of power will resi-
with the populists and the silver repub-
licans, and the latter probably will ally
themselves with the democrats upon ev-
cry strictly party measure except the
tariff. Without taking into considera-
ton the states OF Kentucky. Idaho and
Oregon. where there is some doubt as 10
the outcome OF the senatorial contests.
the parties In the senate after March 4
will stand: Republicans, AZ; democrats.
"a; populists. 8; silver republicans, 6. IL
Is mex to certain that the republicans
will get the senator's from Oregon and
Kentucky, which will make their num-
Der 4-just one less than half the sem
ate. In all probability democrats will
be elected in Utah and Idaho, and in
South Dakota a silver man will be elect
ed who will not act with the republic
ans. Ii, therefore, may be assumed az
certain that for all practical purposes
the republicans will have but "A votes
and will have to secure assistance from
either the %populists or the silver repub-
licans before they can pass any partisan
legislation.
1t IL conceded that the republicans will
be able to pass their tariff bill. OF the
silver republicans and populists who
aided in the democratic campaign last
fall, at least four are prot%ectionists--.
Senator'S Teller. Stewart, Pettigrew and
Jones OF Nevada. These four are likely
to vote for a tariff bill. both because
their inclinations favor protection and
because they believe that the only man
ner In which need of monetary reform
In this country can be thoroughly DEM
onstrated is by permitting the passage
OF q protective measure, which will fail
to improve conditions or 10 relieve dis
tress. For this reason Ii Is anticipated
that the tariff bill will pass, but upon
no other question OF partisan legislation
will the republicans be able To secure az
sistance from either the populists or the
silver republicans. On strict party
questions 46 votes will be opposed TO the
a Of the republicans,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-06
The House.

Washington, Jan. 29.-In The house to-
day Mr.. Powers. rep, Vermont, called
NJ the report of the conferees on the bill
constituting a new corporation of the
purchasers Of the Atlantic and Pacific
railroad and eplained the provisions Of
the agreement.
Mr.. Powers used the statement pre-
pared by the conferees of the effects Of
the conclusions reached by them as the
basis of his remarks.
Mr.. Terry, dem. Arkansas. said the
repOrt Of the conferees should not be
adopted for the reason hat il did not
sufficiently protect the creditors Of the
old corporation.
Mr.. Lacey, rep, iowa, condemned the
report, saying it yielded every point
made by the house amendments.
The adoption Of the report was advo-
Gated by Mr.. Harrison, DEM, Alabama,
one Of the cOnferees.
Mr.. Powers asked the previous ques-
ton on the adoption of the report. This
was antagonized by Mr.. Barrett, and
the motion failed. Mr.. Barrett then got
the floor. He said that no railroad had
ever been built whose history was so
black with fraud and dishonor as the
hAbi'A ~ Il ~ biAiOa' ~ 1oh-
fereeS' report would enable the man.
ayers in the proposed reorganization TO
continue the policy of that history in
the future. Sixteen millions OF first
mortgage bonds Of the Atlantic and Pa
cific had already been pledged by the re-
organization committee to the Atchison.
Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad company
for a payment of $40, 500, 900. That cor
poration was already the practical own
or of the Atlantic and Pacific, and by
the terms Of the pending report the di-
rectors OF that corporation, who have
cheated the constituents of the gentle
man from Vermont, and of my own, II
of millions Of dollars are to be author
lied to issue $50, 900, 900 Of stock upon a
property that cost them but $40, 500, 900.
How can the Legislative power consist
emily provide for the punishment of men
who indulge in check kiting or other
schemes for defrauding their fellow cit
liens when it approves legislation which
enables such vast stock watering trans.
actions as this?'
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-06
CHINESE CALLED DOWN..
San Francisco Authorities ins's'
They Obey the Laws Of h state.

San Francisco. Jan. 30.-Chief or To-
lice crowley Ia determined that IL the
Chinese residents in this city VIII nor
regard the laws Of this state, they shaii
forfeit all the privileges heretofore
granted TO them, and over which ne mas
a discretionary control. In a curt letter
TO the Chinese consul general f~orpiddins
the explosion of h~recrackers during the
Chinese New Year season, ne gives no
tice to all the local subjects OF ms ceres
tia highness, the emperor or emma, mat
they may not in the future hope Tor me
least liberation from the San francisco
police department, az follows:
at may be as well for me TO state NAT
heretofore your countrymen have been
treated with great consideration by the
authorities OF this city in matters pear
ing upon the habits and customs or their
country on or about their New year.
Recent events have shown thai a very
large proportion Of the Chinese popula-
ton are unworthy OF being granted IA
vors or privileges OF any kind. because
they do not appear To have u respsc'
for our laws, but set them AT defiance.
When the ire IF the American people De-
come aroused in this matter, the chi
nese will discover their mistake u
his question will probably be settled IN
a summary way. Respectfully. +. Crow
ley, Chief Of Police
That the Chinese may know the run
import OF this letter TO the consul, the
chief declares that if he cannot prevent
the explosion OF firecrackers In emma
town by the detail OF men he expects 10
place there, ne will march the entire po-
lice department into the Chinese quar-
ter and compel. by force OF numbers, the
observance OF the law.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-06
DEATH OF MRS. J. C. FLOOD
Was Associated With CALIFORNIA;
Early Mining Days.

San Francisco, Jan. 30.-Mrs. James
G. Flood, who died Thursday night or
pneumonia, was associated with the
early mining days hen San Francis
co's wealth n growth was the N
OF everybody. The Flood building on
Market street, and the great mansion
on Knob hill are the principal evidences
Of the wealth Of the millionaire mining
king. who at one time had so muc o
ey that he could not give an approx
mately correct estimate OF his fortune.
of late years Mrs. Flood and her daugh-
ter Jennie spent most Of their time in
their splendid country residence at
Menlo Park. The great house on the
Hill has been closed for many years.
Mrs. Floods fortune is still immense,
Notwithstanding the great inroads that
were made upon IL by the dashing
young Jim Flood, her son.
At one time II was said that Jennie
Flood, the daughter and one Of the rich
est heiresses I'm the world, was engaged
to the third son of General Grant. How
7 was the story NJ one ever knew
outside OF those chiefly concerned. Mrs.
Floods health has not been OF the best
In recent years. Her death removes IN
other of the famous milllonaires whose
palaces adorn the big hill that over
ookst the bay and the city.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-06
WILL MAKE A TARIFF.
Dingley Outlines the Special Ses-
stou's Work,

Chicago, Jan. 30.-The Posts WASH
ington special says: Chairman Dingley
of the ways n means committee has
outlined the program OF the administra-
ton at the next session of congress.
Said he: There will be no general leg
islation during the extra session. Presi-
dent Mckinley will call congress in ex-
traordinary session for the specific pur-
pose OF passing n revenue bill. When
we meet i'm March the bill will be ready
TO present To the house, and Ii will be
passed within thirty days and Sent TO
the senate. Nothing else will be done
by the house. We will adjourn from
day to day, or take a three days adj
Journment, according to the provision
OF the constitution. The Eyes OF the
country Will be on the senate alone.
The house will not consider pension bills
nor enter into any general legislation.
We VIII simply remain nominally in SEES
sion until the senate reaches "A conclu-
sio on the revenue bin, but half the
measure Will go into a conference,
where it Will be perfected in q manner
to suit both houses of congress. / do
not believe that the senate will force a
long session, when nothing is under con
sideration except the tariff bill"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-06
Rradstreets' Review.

New York, Jan. 30.-Bradstreet's says
today:
There was a heavy falling off in gen.
eral trade, owing to the heavy fall of
now and cold weather. There Is a
moderate increase in distribution of
heavy winter goods, but commercial
travellers very generally report buyers
even more conservative than earlier in
the month, n hat wholesale trading
in January, except in lines specified, is
smaller than for years. Mercantile col
l~ections are interrupted and the inn
provement looked for in iron INC steel
is not in sight.
The most favorable feature of the
business week is the sudden and sharp
falling off in the total number OF bust
ness failures in the United States, the
aggregate being 326. as compared with
429 last Week, and a falling off of 81
compared with the corresponding week
of 1896. The total number OF business
failures throughout the Canadian do
minion this week is So. Last week the
total was 81, and last year 1t was IS.
There have been increased sales OF
hides and leather, In some instances OF
shoes, coal, fertilizers N southern pig
iron for export.
The downward movement IF prices
for some OF the more important staples
continues conspicuous, notably for
flour. wheat, oats, lard. coffee, pc
troleum, turpentine and tin plate. Quo
tations for Indian corn, pork, sugar,
cotton and print cloths are practically
unchanged. Concessions have been
made In prices for iron and steel. vet
quotations are nominally unchanged.
Exports Of wheat flour included as
wheaD from both coasts of the United
States this week amount to 2,515,4 Os
bushels, as compared with 2,916, 900
bushels last week and e.55o,oo In the
week a year ago. Exports of Indian
corn amount to- SOL, 500 bushels this
week. compared with $500. 900 bushels
last week and 3.1s7, 900 bushels in the
week a year ago.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-06
Villas SENSATIONAL SPEECH
He attacked the Bill for an lnterna-
tional Conference.
International Force No Longer Pleas
ed Americans--Stewart Tenders
His OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
gew Opposes the Bill.

Washington, Jan. 29.-The senate to-
motion made by Mr.. Hale, rep, Maine.
that the adjournment today shall be till
Monday next.
Mr.. Bacon, dem. Georgia. introduced
a joint resolution declaring that the
United States deprecate war and desire
the maintenance Of peace and riend-
ship with the world and inviting all
civilized nations TO make a correspond
Ing and reciprocal declaration.
He asked that the Joint resolution be
referred to the committee on foreign
relations and it was so referred. Mr..
Allen, pop, Nebraska. introduced a con-
current resolution, which was laid over
declaring that any judicial sale of the
properties of the Union Pacific railroad
without additional legislation by con-
gress would not be binding on the gov
eminent of the United states. nor pre-
clude it from m legal on equitable
right therein now possessed, unless such
sale was subsequently ratified by on
glessional action.
The senate bill for a commission on an
international monetary conference was
taken up and Mr.. Villas. dem, Wiscon-
sin, delivered a prepared speech against
4 as "A Vicious and misleading bin"
Three times" he said, "the United
states had caused the pretty piece to be
acted, twice at Paris and once at Brus-
sells. The truth was. and the senate
might as well realize il, tina that inter-
national force no longer pleased Ameri-
cans. They could all. or nearly all. be
fooled a part of the time, but the time
for such folly had passed"
Mr.. Stewart, pop, Nevada, said that
he could not refrain from rendering 10
the senator from Wisconsin his sincere
congratulation. Thai senator had elo-
quently portrayed what he lMr. Stew
arD had always deemed TO be an ex.
IRENE folly. The application 10 foreign
powers to regulate American domestic
affairs had always seemed 10 him pre-.
posterous.
Mr.. PcttiCreW. SILVER, South Dakota,
said that he protested against the pas.
sage of the bill; first, because this coun.
try was capable Of managing its own
affairs without the assistance of any
not believe that the United States
Should any longer be supplicants at the
feet OF European nations which were
the chief benenciaries Of the gold stand
ard. He declared that he would have
no part in any effort for a further con-
ference after the humiliation submitted
to in the former conferences.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-06

Chicago, Feb. 1.-Cash quotations were
as follows:
Flour-Easy.
Wheat-No. 2 spring, 730E74c; No.
spring. uc; No. 2 red. S3A@S4xc.
Corn-No. 2. 2sssc; No. ? yellow, 22%g
22Mc.
Oats-No. 2, 161kc: No. 2 white, I. o. b.
20a2Olsc: No. 3 white. 4. O.. b., l7alSkc.
Rye-No. 2, 34ls@34Ac.
Barley-No. 2, nominal: No. 3, Z. o. b.,
2iA @35c: No. 4 4. o. b., 24%q2e,sc.
Flax Secd-No. /, 74476c.
Timothy Seed-Prime. $2.I5.
$3.S1k@3. 90: short rib sides. 50. S7lsg4. i2lk:
dry sailed shoulders. A.25Gf. 30; short
clear sides, 81. 12iA14. 25.
Whisky-Distillers' finished goods per
gallon, $1.17.
Butter-Firm. Dairy. s@i7c; creamery,
15@20c. =
Eggs-Steady. Fresh, lie.
C~heese-Steady at 9d9lsc-
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-06
THE FIRE FIEND.
Several Cities Suffer Heavy Loss
from Fires.

hHCA "
From Fires.
Cincinnati, o., Jan. 29.-The block
bounded by Race, Commerce, Vine and
Second streets was the scene of a de-
structive conflagration early this norm
ing. The fire originated In the engine
room Of the Herman Cooper & Co. malt
house. on Commerce street, and spread
rapidly to the cordage establishment or
Overman 4 Schroeder, and the COM
mission houses OF w. w. Blair & Co.
and Mellen, Brown a Co. These build
ings Were completely s...sJ. satat,.n.
a loss of about soc, 600. The buildings
adjoining were damaged by water only.
Losses covered by insurance.
Columbus, o., Jan. 2S.--Fire destroyed
almost the entire business portion or
the town Of centerburg. fifty miles
north Of Columbus. on the Cleveland,
Akron and Columbus railway, this
morning. The fire started in the base-
ment OF Steera's clothing store. It's
origin Is not known. The total loss IL
$4,000. most OF the property being poor
ly covered by Insurance.
Youngstown, o., Jan, 2S.-The whole-
sale grocery house OF Leavitt, McCon.
nell & Co.. in the schultz block, was en-
tirely destroyed by fire at z o'clock this
morning. The fire was caused by a heat
er In h basement. Adjoining build
ings were damaged. Total loss, SIS, 900;
partly insured.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-06
CONDITIONS UNCHANGED.
No Election in sight Act at
Pierre.

Pierre, S. D., Ian 29.-The only change
shown in the vote on senator today was
the gain OF three by Kyle and a loss Of
i've by Plowman and two by Loucks and
d gain of seven by Goodykoontz. These
changes are not regarded as Significant.
Anti-kyle forces are freely exchanging
votes among themselves. trying by va
rious p~reteXts TO break down Kyle's
strength. All efforts in this linz
have failed so far, however. 1t is
now generally admitted hat Kyle men
Will not go to any of his rivals. Ii is un-
derstood that in view of this fact Sem
ator Pettigrew has instructed his lieu
tenants to move for withdrawal OF ali
candidates including Kyle and concen-
tration on a dark horse. Efforts have
been made i'm this direction for several
days, but SO far without success. A
savage fight made by Governor Lee
against the senator and a bitter per-
sonal attack made by free silver repub-
licans hav consolidated the Kyle
forces n they will have
Kyle or no n They declare THAI 9TH
er candidates are working not for a
populist or in the interests of the pop
ulist party, but II deliver populists and
democrats over to free silver repub-
Leans. The ti2zle of the Potter boom
last night is the general subject for
ridicule today. Bothum nominated
Potter, Kidd seconded and Daley sup
ported and when the ballot was taken
Potter received but one vote.
The vote on the s~enatorship today re-
suited: Pickler "a. Kyle SO, Goody-
koontz ~, Plowman IL, Loucks >, Maris
Taylor ., kellar /, Palmer /.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-06
DUBOIS UNDER THE WRECK
Cold Comfort for Walsh Out In
Montana.
henry HelIfcld Is Elected United
states Senator---Dubois' Claim
For Opposition Sympa-
thy Not Valid.

Boise. Idaho, Jan. 29.-Henry He'll
field, popullst, was yesterday elected
United States senator to succeed Sem
ator Dubois. The vote stood
Heilfeid
Nelson j
Fourteen delegates Joined 18th the
popuiists for Heilfeld and he also re-
ceived the vote or a single republican,
member. -Four democrats went to Du-
bois.
In the campaign the democrats and
populists entered into a fusion under
which the populists Were to have the
congressman and senator. The demo-
Gratis refused to indorse any man
named by the popullst auc for sen-
ator. Judge w. II. Claggett was over
whelmingly the choice OF the popuiists,
but the democrats would not voie for
him in sufficient numbers to elect him.
Finally. on Tuesday night. Claggett
had his friends nominate Heilfeld.
There were thirteen democrats ready
by this time to vote for almost any pop
ulist excepting Claggett. When the
democratic caucus was held Wcdnes-
day morning it resolved to support
He!lfeld. but there was such loud talk
of a bolt thas the purpose was aban
dOned. Wednesday night the matter
was fixed up. the thirteen democrats
PledEing their votes to Heilfeld, and the
deal was closed, Three popullsts bolt
ed, but they were gotten back and He'll
field secured his full party strength.
When the roll call had been finished.
and before any changes had been made.
IL was seen that Heilfeld had IS. n
less than a majority. Then Mr.. Fem.
the only republican legislator. changed
his vote from Fisher TO Iteilfeld.
senator Dubois appeared before the
Joint assembly at an adjourned session
IN the afternoon. He thanked his friends
for the fight they had made II g un-
seled them to go to work vigorously -
enact rood laws for the state.
Since the legislature Sec
rotary G. a. Walsh OF the democratic
national committee has ben here work
ing I'm the interest Of Dubois AMI every
effort has been made BY the democratic
national leaders to secure for him the
support OF their party here. The result
Is a great disappointment Ia Mar. walsh,
but he declines II make any statement.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-06
Huron Gossip.


Huron, Jan. 29.-In the class of gradu-
ates at the mid-winter term OF the state
normal school at Madison was Miss
Margaret T. Tobin of this city. There
were eight ladies In the class. all of
whom were rendered good positions as
teachers Immediately following gradua-
ton.
Harvey :. Rice of this city. secretary
of the /. o. o. +. grand lodge OF South
Dakota. has issued a circular letter to
lodges calling attention to proposed
amendments to the grand lodge consti-
tuition to be acted upon at the session
of that body to be held in Aberdeen on
the 18th Of May. The amendments pro-
vide for the nomination and election Of
grand lodge officers by subordinate
lodges prior to the meeting OF the grand
lodge. The plan gives a c lodge an op-
portunity to express its will In the selec-
ton OF grand lodge officers instead OF
committing that duty to its lodge repre-
sentative. 1t Ii quite prDbable that the
proposed plan will be adopted at the
Aberdeen meeting.
There win be q special meeting Of
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-06
BLOCKADE RAISED.
Chicago and Northwestern Now Rum
ming Trains in Dakota.

Huron, s. d., Jan. 2s.-The Chicago
and Northwestern has succeeded in
raising the snow blockade on his divi-
sion, and trains will be running regu-
larry tonight. The one from the south
last night brought the first Chicago and
eastern mail since Friday. The one
from the west, s~nowbound at Highmoro
since Saturday morning. arrived last
night bringing a large amount Of the
states money, which was sent east and
south today. This train brought sixty
passengers and a detachment OF the
militia. which has been acting guard for
state funds in transit. The winter meet
ing OF the State Press association was
postponed today by Secretary Halliday.
1t will be held In Pierre February 10 and
II, with program arranged for the other
meeting .
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-06
CUSTER CHRONICLE
JOSEPH KUBLER PUBLISHER

Among other pretty myths and ira
aitlons | fear we VIII have to give UP
that of Grub street says Sir Walter
Besant in the Queen. My friends there
never was any Grub street. The ragged
poets did not take garrets in GRUB
street. That street is now called Mil
ton street; until quite recently there
VAS a little square court opening out of
Grub street in which il would rave been
L pleasure 70 live at any time. Wen,
out how did that legend arise? Pope
invented &c. Pope delighted to heap
scOrn upon the minor bardes, and. since
nothing is easier THAI to put on an APP
pearance and air of scorn, he has been
initiated ever since. At the present day
u is a distinguishing mark or sign OF
a minor poet that he must assume an
attitude of scoIn towards other minor
soets with as lofty a superiority as Pope
himself"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-06

sembled last night and decided to hold
no more senatorial caucuses until next
Wednesday night. Many OF the men,
bers started home last night to visit
their constituents. Balloting for sen.
ator will proceed daily, the absent
members being paired.
An analysis IL the senatorial situa-
ton shows that Senator Kyle's position
is stronger now h a at any time since
the legislature convened. Yesterday he
came TO the front with 80 votes. when
his opponents thought they had his
ranks broken.
The republicans held a lei last
night and delegated power 10 A steering
committee 10 act In an emergency in the
election OF a United States senator.
The caucus decided OF j.. A. Picker as
their nominee until such time as the
emergency should arise which might
necessitate his withdrawal.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-06

Olympia. Wash, Jan. 30.-George F.
Turner Of Spokane was last night nomi-
mated for United States senator in a
caucus Of populists and free silver re-
p~ubllcans. He received "a votes. Judge
Turner has been a republican. but in the
late campaign supported Bryan. He IL
considered one of the abiest lawyers In
the state of Washington. From 1884 to
1883 he was territorial governor.