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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-31

Our Trade With Hawaii.

Hawaiian commerce during the last
10 years is the subject of q circular just
issued by tie department of agriculture.
The paper was prepared by F. II. Hitch
cock. chief Of the division Of foreign
markets, under the direction Of secrs-
tary Wilson. The facts set forth bear
directly upon the current discussion of
the annexation Of tie Hawaiian islands
to the United States and are as follows:
The comparison Of statistics shows
that the United States controls 30 per
cent. Of the entire trade of the islands
The total value Of exports and imports
of Hawaii for 1896 was S2l SIS, ISL, of
which was about two-thirds, sl5,5l5, ,230
was for goods exported. The average
exports of the 10 years lSS7-ls9 was
Sll ,042,l4l and Of imports S,5422, ,459.
leaving an average balance Of S5,629,6Sl
in favor of exports. OF this tariff 9l.20
per cent. was with the United States
during the first five years of the decade
and in the second five years this lead
Of this country over other countries was
increased to 81 80 per cent.
Another impression ofthe situation may
be gained from the statement that our
trade with the island in 1896, according
to Hawaiian statistics, reached $40, 0,924,-
BOG, the largest amount ever previously
were for 1890, when a total Of SIS, ,332,-
63l 80 was reported. The United States
however, does not yet hold 80 high
position in furnishing goods for Hawaii
as in taking the products of the islands.
OF the average of exports for the 10
years, nearly sll,0O0,000 a year, the
United States has bought practically all.
Only onehalf of l per cent has been
sold to other countries. OF the goods
purchased by Hawaii on the other hand
the United States furnishes only about
three fourths. However, it is chiefly in
our sales to the islands that trade is grow
ing. The annual average of these sa' es
for the five years ISS7.lS9l was S4,376,.
Sl2, but for ls9l-96 Sc 6,496, ,a75, while the
exports TO Hawaii for the last year
amounted to s., AGA 900, nearly million
dollars more than for any previous year.
The goods coming from Hawaii to the
United States are mainly agricultural
products, while the shipments in other
directions, except breadstuffs, are chiefly
manufactures. Our imports Of rugar
make the largest item in the trade,
while our imports Of rice come next.
Next in order are our exports of bread
stuffs, cotton goods, fertilizers, machin-
cry, lumber, tobacco, wire and chemi-
calls. 1t is noticeable that shipments Of
American live stocks, meats, apples and
corn amount to very little. Prior to
1876, when the first reciprocity treaty
was made between the United States
and Hawaii their total commerce aver
aged only 81 ,950,4l6. Since that date a
comparative growth has brought the
total to moro than FIVE times that
amount. Figures are furnished for the
first ten months of the fiscal year as
compared with the same period in 1896.
They show large increases in the i'm.
portant items of trade.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-31

The great strike, In the east is gain.
ing In magnitude every day, and bids
fair to embrace all Of the coal produc-
ing regions east Of the Missouri river.
and from sympathy it may involve (be-
fore it ends most Of the labor associai
tions in the United States. Asa general
thing We do not favor strikes because
they are in most cases instigated by hot
headed men who do not reflect upon
the seriousness of such a movement.
For this reason the strikes are i'll timid
and started when there is surplus Of
the product on the market, and it Just
suits the operators to shut down for a
while until they have time to work off
the surplus on hand. And so it seems
to be in this instance. But still in this
case we don't see any help for it or any
other way out of the dialema. 1t has
become question of life and death.
The miners have suffered their wages to
be cut time after time until il is i'm
possible for them to live and support
their families. Mr.. Ratchford, the presi.
dent Of united mine workers of America,
truly states the case when he says
"Our present suspension is not Of our
choice. 1t is forced upon Us by tho
continuous red-csion in cages until the
point is reached where living by our
industry is no longer possible" II is
not politics but it is starvation that has
caused the strike. In many Of the large
producing mines in Ohio and Pennsyl.
vania, the miners are not able TO earn
more than $50 per moLth, and this
pittance is barely sufficient to support
single man. How then can the miner
support the wife and children who are
dependent upon him. 1t is a deplorable
condition, and the heart that is not
touched by the tale Of destitution which
those figures imply. is hard indeed.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-31
Custer County Institute.

We have been handed a copy Of the
revised course of study, adopted by the
department of public instruction Of
South Dakota, of which Frank Crane is
superintendent, and NJ. A. Lange, de-
patty. For the better understanding Of
these methods, and to establish uni
formity, so far as may be. in all the
schools of the state, the county superin-
teLdent makes the following announce
ment:
The annual Custer County Institute
will convene at Custer on Aug. .3rd and
close with public examination on Sep
tember 3rd and 4th. The institute will
be classified in three grades. All teach
ers who expect to teach schools in this
county, and also from other counties,
are urged to attend the institute OH the
days mentioned.
Ifyou haye no copy of the revised
course of study" drop q line to the
county superintendent, 1t will be sent to
you, or you will be told where to obtain
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-31

Fred Price, who has returned from
the klondyks gold field with several
thousand dollars in gold dust, says that
there 10 great danger of suffering on the
part of those who attempt to 60 into that
country without an abundance of pro.
visions. He does not believe the trad.
ing companies can begin to supply the
demand which will be made upon them.
He thinks the men who take up horses
to cross the pass from by ca will do well
They can get their provisions in easy
that way and sell the horses for dog
meat afterward. He also advises new
comeYs to look for claims on other
creeks besides the tributaries of the
K;ondyke, the latter being pretty we'll
staked out. Stewart river prom
ises a. well as the Klondyke. He says
further that gambling dens and dance
houses have already opened in Dawson.
Games of every description are running,
and some Of the miners play very hecvi-
ly. They 90 into the mining town in
sheer desperation at the loneliness and
gloom of winter and gamble to break
the monotony. 1t is hard to get along
in Dawson City on less than $50 a day,
and many Of the men spend ten times
that much. He claims that one saloon
cleaned up $4,000 in three weeks this
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-31
Comfort to Californis.

Every Thursday morning, q tourist
sleeping car for Salt Lake City, San
Francisco and Los Angeles leaves Oma-
ha and Lincoln via the Burlington Route.
1t is carpeted , upholstered in rattan
has spring seats and backs and is pro-
vided with curtains, bedding, towels.
soap, etc. An experienced excursion
conductor and a uniformed Pullman
porter accompany it through to tie
Pacific Coast.
While neither as expensively finished
nor as fine to look at as palace sleeper.
it is just as good to ride in. Second
class tickets are honoie and the price
Of birth, wide enough and big enough
for two, is only $500.
For a folder giving full particulars,
cali at the nearest b. & NJ. X. Il. ticket
Office. Or, write to j. Francis, General
Pass'r Agt., Burlington Route, Omaha,
Nebraska
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-31
A Simple Fire Extingulsher.

Hand granades. the simplest form Of
fire extinguisher, can be made at home
cheaply and easily. And it is we'll to
have at hand ,imple contrivance for
extinguishing small fire at its start.
Take twenty pounds Of common salt
and ten pounds af sal ammoniac nitrate
of ammonia, to be had of any druggist. i.
and dissolve in seven gallons Of water.
Procure quart bottles OF thin glass, such
as are ordinarily used by dru9giststs.
and fill with this, corking tightly and
sealing, to prevent evaporation. In
case Of fire throw so as to break in or
near the flame. If the fire is in such
a place as TO prevent the bottle from
breaking as in wool or cotton, knock
of the neck md scatter the contents.
The breaking Of the bottle liberates a
certain amount of gas. and the heat of
the FIRE generates more, thus working
its own destruction. Scientific Ameri-
car.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-31

The gold yield for 1896 foots up
$685. 900. which is a large increase
over 1895. This is due to the further
development Of the rich mines of
Cripple creek. Colo, Mercur in Utah.
and the Black Hills. The coinage value
of the silver product in 1896 was s76,-
096, ,236, or a commercial value of $685.
477,959. This is an increase of 81 ,0lS, ,236
over 1895. and more than $4,000 900
over the. product of 1894. The copper
industry is in flourishing condition.
The product aggregated 453,007, ,l38
pounds or 202,235 long tons, valued at
S4S,69s, ,267-the greatest product ever
obtained in the United States. and great
er than the gold product prior to 1896.
Iron Age.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-31
Army Test of the Bycicle.

Lieut.. Moss and his twenty colorsd
troopers Of the Twenty fifth United
States infantry, says ST. Louis dispatch
of the 25th inst, at o'clock yesterday
afternoon completed their 2,0OO-mile
ride on bicycle from Fort Missoua,
Montana. After that they will be quart.
cred at Jefferson barracks until their re.
turn to Montana. In an interview Lieut..
Moss. said: 1--WE left Fort Missoula,
Mont, Sunday, June IL, intending to
cover the 1000 miles between there and
st. LOUIS in six weeks. We are finish
ing easily and in good condition within
the proposed limit. Our trip has been
emiDently successful. 1t is the biggest
bicycle tour by any army men on record
1t has proved beyond peradventurs my
contention that the bicycle has place
in modern warfare"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-31

Now comes latter day scientist who says
there are no dog days at all and that our
grandparents and their ancestors were
deceiving themselves all the time about
the relation between dogs and dog days.
There are no dog days. at least in the
sense that dogs are more liable to rabies
at one season Of the year than another.
and of this there can be no denial. For
many years the American Society for
the Prevention Of Cruelty OF Animals
has made study Of this subject. That
there is such disease in dogs a. rabies
there 10 no doubt, but 1t 10 such rare
disease that the society has not been
able to learn Of q single case, well au-
thenticated IN thirty years. Dogs GER
tainly are not more susceptible to rabies
In July and August than In any other
part Of the year, and ninety-nins out Of
every hundred cases Of reported mad
dog" are not genuine casss Of rabies.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-31

Japan still objects to the annexation
of Hawaii to the United States. The
imperial government is not disposed 10
be captious about it. they are willing to
admit the predominsting influence OF
the United States in the Islands and
are satisfied to have it remain SO. They
say it is better as it is, more satisfactory
not only to the majority ofthe people OF
Hawaii, who, as a whole oppose annex
alton, but more just to Japan, whose
treaty rights and privileges would be
made void by annexation. Altogether
their answer is very fair and reason
able.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-31
For Over Fifty Y ears

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 incalculable. 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, 1897-07-31
t'ortnightly Club.

The following program is announced
for presentation by the Fortnightly
Club to be rendered in the Baptist
church on Monday evening, August ?,
1897:
Music provided by Miss Ora Feay.
Paper-Arbitratio VS.. Miitarism-F.
). V. Rutkowsai.
Recitation-Supplied.
Mnsic-Solo-Miss Nellie Rutkowski.
Current Events, led by VI. A. Willis.
Music provided by Miss Dollie Maple.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-31
Governor Alya Adams Of

Governor Alva Adams Of Colorado,
in delivering hfs address Of welcome to
the gold mining convention at Denver,
among other things said: "Since 1862
gold, silver and copper mines are about
the only industry that has paid divi-
dends. If this convention can turn the
attention of capital from unproductive
investments to legitimate mining. it will
have adyantaged country and investor
alike. Business care and sense in min
ing will pay better than most lines Of
Investment"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-31

The new tariff has passed both houses
and become law. 1t was duly signed
by the president on Saturday, when 1t
become Immediately in force. 1t didn't
pass any to soon to suit Uncle Sam as
the way they we're rushing the foreign
goods into our ports to escape the higher
duties was giving the old man the worst
Of it with vengeance.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-31
Government Asked to Establish Post
in Alaska

Washington, July 26.-The secretary
of war is considering proposition that
has been made to establish military
post in Alaska. At present the govern
ment has no troops in that vast territory
and in view Of the heavy immigration
now going on and the possible danger
to life and property from lawless char
acters he has been urged to create an
Alaskan military post. The commercial
interests of the territory are at the bot
tom Of the movement aud have request
ed that a company Of infantry and a
gstling gun brigade be located at a post
to be christened fort Alger." near the
boundary line, about 259 miles west Of
the X ondyke and 200 miles aboye the
mouth Of the Yukon river. The body
Of troops is asked for to support the civil
authorities in the administration Of law
and for the protection OF vested rights.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-31

". Powderly has been appointed
commissioner general of emigration.
His appointment was signed by the
President on the 26th. The labor or
CARNATIONS were opposed to him but he
got the appointment just the same.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-31

Horses are now being shipped TO
Dyea by the hundreds. They will be
used for packing over tie divide. and
will much expediate the carrying of the
prospector's outfits. A large pack train
is already operating. The transporta-
tion has hitherto been done by Indians
who carried il on their backs.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-31

Ottawa. July 26-The cabinet has de-
cided not to attempt to enforce the
alien law in the Klondyks district
The subject Of royalty on the gold out
put was discussed. but was left over
until tomorrows session. Eighty ad.
ditional mounted police will be sent
on however, to maintain Law and or
der and the United States authorities
at Washington will be asked TO give
the right OF way through disputed ter
ritory. Two custom houses officers will
be seht 70 hake Tsgish, on the British
frontier, to collect custom duties.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-31

Eastern papers give an account of a
terrific cloud burst, which visited the
city of Youngston, Ohio, on the 23rd.
The entire valley was flooded and great
damage was caused to property both in
the city and along the railway lines.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-31
NAPoLEoN's VALUE OF VICTORY.
1t Finds Striking Counterpart in Recent
World Triumphs.

1t Finds a Striking Counterpart in Recent
World Triumphs.
Napoleon knew we'll the value Of a
victory. After Austerlitz the world
seemed his. Fame invited, fortune
favored, everything stimulated his as.
piring ambition. With growing power
he gathered the fruits Of victory. And
so has it ever been. Success succeeds.
4 notable illustration Of this truth is
furnished by the great victories won at
the Worlds Fair in '93 and the Califor
nsa Midwinter Fair in '94 by DR.. Prices
Cream Baking Powder Ever increas-
ing sales and popularity have been the
result. The people have promptly rati-
fed the official verdicts that declared
DR.. Prices. for lcvening power, keeping
qualities, purity and general excellence
the foremost baking powder in all the
world" Q1ite as quickly as the great
Emperor do they know the value of
victory that means worldwide suprem-
acy.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-31

The marvellous speed of $50 miles An
hour has been made on q railroad in
Belgium. The motive power is electri-
city, and the road has but one rail. 1t
is called the Lartique single rail system.
The name of the enventor is +. Il. Behr.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-31

The crops in the Red river valley Of
the north have been badly injured by
too much rain. Thousands of acres in
the immediate valley are said to be
under water and some of the farmers
declare there will only be half q crop.
All over the state the crops are said to
be about two weeks late.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-31
We w ant tho People

to know that by taking the Pacific
Short Line they can get through from
Yankton, Sioux Falls, Mitchell and ether
South Dakota points to the Black Hills
and intermediate points without laying
over twenty-four hours in Sioux City.
Train leaves Sioux City at 3 p. IN,
making close connections at ONeill
daily. except Sunday. Buy tickets to
ONeill.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-31

IOtal. s............H
The committee recommends that no proxies
he allowed at said convention, AMI that the
delegates and alternates from each county,
present in the circuit convention, he permitted
to cast the entire vote OF their county at such
convention. The committee further recon-
mends that the several county conventions for
the selection Of delegates and aiternates TO the
circuit convention be held on August ~, 1897,
and that the primaries therefor be held on
August IL, 1897.
dated at Rapid City, s. d., this 10Th day Of
July, 1897.
by order Of the Republican Judicial Commit
tee OF said circuit.
CHARLES w. BROWN, Chairman.
JOSEPH ID, GossAGE, Secretary
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-31

Favorable reports come from the
cattle ranges throughout the entire
northwest, and cattle men look for
pros porous year.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-31

No tidings have as yet been received
from Prof Andree and his companions
who made the ascent in their balloon
on the 18th.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-31

Latest advices from Alaska are to
the effect that very rich quartz has
been strucF in a large vein, recently
discovered on the Stewart river.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-31
DR.. Daniels Compound Syrup sgngui-
maria

Dr. Daniefs Compound Syrup SGnRuI-
maria.
The true principal for the cure of
Throat and Lung diseases, is a sour me-
dicine. This you have In DR.. Daniels
Compound Syrup Sangrinaria. 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. 8. d.
If your druggist does not keep it, a
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, 1897-07-31

1t is estimated that the gold yield IN
the United States for 1897 will be
S75,OOO,0OO.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-31
Special Excurs,on Rates.

Commencing Saturday, May Goth,
1897, and each Saturday thereafter un-
I'll October 3lst. 1897, we viii sell tickets
to Hot Springs. s. D.. at rate of one fare
for the round trip. Limited for return
to Tuesday following date Of sale. For
further information, call upon s. F..
Elliott. Agent, or address J. Francis, G.
z. A., Omaha, Neb.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-31

Switzerland is about to assume owner
ship Of railroads in that country.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-31

John G. Brsdy has taken the oath OF
Office and is now governor Of Alaska.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-31

The new tariff law went into effect at
midnight July 28rd.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-31
Republican Judicial Conventions

The republicans Of the Seventh Judicial Cir
cult Of South Dakota will meet In delegate con-
yention at the Circuit Court room In Custer City,
In said circuit on Saturday, August %, 1897, at
ing candidate for the Office Of Circuit Judge OF
said Seventh Judicial Circuit, and for the
transaction OF such other business as may prop
representation will be one delegate for each
thirty-ive votes, or major fraction thereof, cast
for Hon. A. %. Ringsrud for governor at the
nington, Custer and Fali River, and one delegate
for the unorganiZed county Of Ziebach; and the
several counties Of the circuit Will be entitled to
delegates as follows.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-13
MEMORIAL SUNDAY.
The Times Of Abraham Lincoln to Be Compared
With Those of re-Day.

--
NEW YORK, N. r., February 49,
Tomorrow will be observed by the
congregational churches throughout
the country as memorial Sunday OF
.sthe times of Abraham Lincoln . This
observance will be in response TO an
appeal from the American missio nary
ASSOCIATION, which in national ad-
dress draws comparison between the
early life of Lincoln and that led to.
day by the mountaineers of eastern
Kentucky, Virginia, Tennessee and
North Carolina.
In these states it is claimed, the
children are undergoing the same hard
ships and struggles for the elements of
education that Lincoln experienced,
and two millions of people are living
as did the parents of Lincoln; their
children isolated from the educative
forces of modern civilization, living in
ignorance and poverty, while having
the same needs as those which Lin.
coin so painfully felt.
The American missionary associa-
ton, believing that charity commences
at home, proposes to devote Its ener-
gies to these regions. and to create a
new Lincoln memorial IN the form of
civilization and education OF the
children of the mountalneers. Some !
good work has already been done in
this connection, and the results have |
been most encouraging