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what, for instance?"
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The famous little pills.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-20
OVER THE CENTER.
S%tuyvesane Fish Says the wheels
viii Soon Be Whirling.

New York, Feb. Is. - Stuyvesant
Fish, president of the Illinois railroad.
was asked If he could give some expla.
nation OF the reported large order for
steel rails by his company. In reply he
said:
From the surplus earnings of the
year ending jun 80, 1896. the directors
of the Illinois Central railroad at that
time set apart $42, 500 to be expended this
year in betterments. At the recent
meeting they not only authorized the
purchase of the full quota Of rails re-
commended by the chief engineer of this
years renewals on the entire system,
25,4OO tons, but they also awaited of the
low price to buy "A, 900 tons additional.
The cost of these additional rails, less
value of the old rails removed from
track, will be paid for from the better
ment fund. This will put the road n
year further in advance as to renewals
and of substitution of se~venty-five
pound rails for sixties and fifty-sixes.
IF the other railroads will likewise
avail themselves of present quotations
TO place orders for enough rails To re-
pair one-tenth of their entire mileage
this year. we shall certainly see in
creased activity in every branch of
trade at an early day. AS the general
commercial conditions are good and
sound, prices of raw material and sta
pie goods being unusually low, we need
but a revival in the iron trade to set the
wheels of commerce In motion. ! for
one believe that we have now got owe
the dead center 1t remains for others
manufacturers, merchants and bank
ers alike to see matters in the same
light"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-20
Money or No Work.

Vermillion, Feb. 13.-Unless the legis-
lature does something in regard TO maxi
ing a liberal appropriation for the carry
ing on the state geological work, there
will not be much Of this work, which is
considered SO important, done for the
next two years. The state survey and
geological department OF South Dakota
was established In 1898 by an act OF the
legislature. A small appropriation OF
$3.50 WAC made and the control or the
department given to the board or re-
gents of education. Prof. j. r.. Todd
was appointed state geologlst. He has
worked faithfully for four years in con-
nection with his duties at the state uni
versity, In which he holds the chair OF
geology. Considerable work has been
done by the professor, assisted by the
School Of Mines of Rapid City and the
students from the state institution In
1aking new surveys or the Black Hills,
the northwest corner Of the state and
the section OF country lying south OF the
White river. The professor has simply
donated his time and experience to the
work. using the small appropriation
from the state to bear the expenses or
the field.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-20
SUCCEEDS LYMAN J. GAGE.
=. NJ. NickersOn New President of
the Chicago Bank

Chicago, Feb. 12.-At a meeting of the
directors of the First National bank held
yesterday :. NJ. Nickerson, one OF the
heaviest stockholders of the bank, was
elected president in place OF Lyman j.
Gage. who resigned TO accept the port
folio OF secretary of the treasury i'm Nc
Kinley's cabinet.
George ID. Boulton, who has been with
the bank for thirty-three years. was APP
pointed second vice president in place
of j. b. Fergan, who was elevated to the
first vice presidency. and whom, IL is
understood, will be the real executive
chief OF the institution at the salary
paid MIR. Gage. Mr.. Boulton will con-
tinue 10 have charge OF the foreign ex-
change department. 1t Is said that Mr..
Gage has given his friends and bank
colleagues to understand hat In sever
ing his connection with the bank he did
so for all time. The constitutional pro-
visions requires the secretary of the
treasury TO have no interest whatever
in banks.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-20
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS
The Senate.

Washington, Feb. 12.-Senate joint
resolution appropriating 5000 to enable
the secretary of the senate to pay ex-
penses OF the inaugural ceremony, was
reported and passed. Also senate bill
to authorize the appointment OF an ad-
ditional judge Of the United States court
in the indian Territory.
A bill was introduced by Mr.. Frye,
rep, Maine, for the participation of the
cadets OF the military and laval acade-
mics in the inaugural parade.
A resolution was offered by Mr.. Hill,
dem, New York. n was agreed to, re-
citing the facts In regard to the arrest
I'm Cuba OF Sylvester Scovel, newspaper
correspondent, and requesting the sec
rotary Of state to use his good offices
with the Spanish government In SEQ
wells behalf so as TO have him removed
to Havana.
A joint resolution was introduced by
Mr.. Morgan, dem, Alabama, and went
over till tomorrow, declaring the Clay
ton-Bulwer treaty Of April 10, 1850, alb
rogated. The resolution offered yester-
day by Mr.. Pettigrew. silver, South Da-
kota, ~instructing the committee on pub
lie lands to investigate the issue OF the
Perrine patent to lands In Florida was
laid before the senate and was, under
the rule. referred to the committee on
contingent expenses.
The Indian appropriation bill was re-
ported and placed on The calendar. The
bill which was recalled from the presi-
dent some days ago to repeal the timber
culture law, was laid before the senate.
and Mr.. Hill. dem, New York, offered a
resolution referring the bill to the judi
ciary committee with instructions TO ex-
anime and report whether, under the
constitution. congress has the power TO
recall a bill from the president after IL
has passed both houses and been sent
to him, where no engrossment error Is
alleged.
After some discussion the resolution
was agreed to.
Senate bill referring to the court OF
claims the claim of Stewart & Co. for
cotton seized by the government be-
tween 1861 and 1862 was passed.
The enate at | p. M, proceeded to the
consideration Of executive business.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-20
Tired of the Deadlock.

Sioux Falls, Feb. 13.-At a public
meeting held here a night the follow
ing resolutions were adopted:
Considering the interests Of the peo-
pie Of South Dakota paramount to those
of any Individual. and regretting the
vain effort made in he selection of a
United States senator from this state,
we. the united silver forces of the u
ty of Minnehaha in mass meeting as
sembled, do hereby demand that the
members of the Legislature from Mime
haha county unite on some worthy free
silver man for United States senator.
Believing that unity cannot prevail with
The present candidates in the field, we
hereby instruct our delegation to use
their influence to facilitate their with
irawal, and when this Is accomplished
to enter a caucus and abide by the deci-
sion OF the majority. We deprecate the
action of our representatives in dividing
the silver forces in "a that il
continued will reflect discredit upon the
reform movement inaugurated within
this state.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-20
Odd Fellows Troubles.

Yankton, s.. D., Feb. 11.--Dakota
Lodge No. l, 1. o. o.. f., has taken def
mite action in removing from it's quar-
tiers which has been the third story of
the Cox block in his city. The Odd Eel
lows have occupied the rooms there for
the past nineteen years, n for the
past three years have been caused a
great deal Of trouble and "A large
amount OF expense by the condition of
the roof Of the building, which has been
in very bad shape. leaking badly. spoil
ing their expensive carpets and also
the paintings and frescoings on the cell
ing and walls which cost In the neigh
borhood of $500. They have made re-
peated requests to Mrs. Cox to nave the
building repaired, but It was of no
avail. Monday they began moving their
paraphernalia, having previously made
arrangements TO occupy the third floor
Of the Edmunds building, which is one
of the finest in the city. Mr.. w. III. Mo-
ran, as business manager for Mrs. Cox,
served notice upon n. L.. Wright. j. II.
Pierson and Fred Schnauber, as trus-
tees of the lodge. that immediate steps
would be taken to hold the lodge for
the rent and good care of the lodge
rooms from the day of removal until the
lease expired, which will be a year from
next October. The trustees OF the lodge
sought good advice upon the subject be-
fore they made the move. which was
perfectly satisfactory. 1t Is as yet un-
certain what steps will be taken. The
rooms which they will hereafter occupy
are being fitted out In elegant shape. as
to the lodge room proper. regalia and
ant rooms. and when finished will be
the finest In the northwest.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-20
Ballot for Senator.
A Break Coming.

Pierre, Feb. 13.-Something Is liable
TO Happen soon. Senator Pettigrew has
told G~oodykoontz to withdraw II et-
feet an alliance with Kyle II he seems
sure OF winning. This has angered
Goodykoontz, and ne declares he VIII
not withdraw. Yesterday he was trying
to effect a compromise on a new repup-
llcan candidate. and last night 1t was
reported that ne Is ready 10 support
George A. Mathews Of Brookings.
J.. G.. Johnson, the commissioner from
the democratic national committee, left
LAST night for Chicago TO confer with
other members Of the committee, and
viii return on Tuesday II a senator has
not been elected by that time. He alone
seems to know just what Is going to
happen. but everybody Is agreed that
the senatorial strain cannot hold out
much longer. There seems To be a good
prospect for a republican, but no special
effort is being made. Pickler is master
OF the situation, but steps nave been
taken 10 retire him. II. j. Gamble was
talked OF last night as a possibility, n
Greeley's friends still insisted that he
was the only man who could draw pop
ulist votes.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-20
pedller

Chamberlain, Feb. 13.-Apprehension
exists at the little town Of Trip as to
the fate of w. Clark, an itinerant ped
der, who has been ~canvassing in the
vicinity Of the town for some time. His
plan was to beg a ride into the country
with some farmer, visit some farm
nouses and then work his way back to
town. A number of days & he left
his satchel at the hotel where he was
accustomed to board. started out to
make a peddling trip and has not been
teen or heard of since. As he was
known to have had considerable money
with him II is believed in some quarters
that he has been foully dealt with. while
others fear that he wandered away dur
ing a storm that was prevailing at the
lime he left town. and persisted.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-20
Bradstreet's Review.

New York, Feb. 13.-Bradstreet's say
today:
The more favorable features of the
business week include sales Of 5000
tons Of steel rails on the collapse OF the
steel pool, which promises work for the
mills for months to come; the advanc
In the price OF print cloths following the
sale Of $50, 900 pieces from accumulated
stocks and the starting up of a number
Of important metal and industrial es-
adjustments throughout the east and
middle states.
The recent reduction in the price Of
steel billets of S. a ton, while rails were
reduced only So, foreshadows another
cut In rail prices or the breaking up Of
the pool. The latter finds prices from S.
to 50 lower than last week. One effect
will be to stimulate exports Of rails, de-
mand for domestic Bessemer pig iron
and for ore, and consumption of iron
and steel generally. There Is a moder-
ate increase in demand for pig iron at
Pittsburg and purchases have been
made by st. Louis stovemakers. Con
siderable activity Is reported in hemlock
leather, for which the price is higher.
and American purchases OF wool at the
ATE LOnuOn SAFE dtiloullt W fo,VVo uaieS'
the heaviest total at any n such sale
since the speculative buying there by
Americans prior to the going into effect
OF the Mckinley tariff.
The movement of prices is, on the
whole, favorable.
Exports of wheat (hour included as
wheat) from both coasts of the United
States and from st. Johns, N. b.,
amount to 2,051 ,345 bushels from Sep
TENDER 5 to February 10, inclusive (the
week being n day short), as compared
with 3,16S, 900 bushels last week and
IT'S, 900 bushels In the week a year ago.
Exports Of Indian corn during the same
period show a very large gain, amount
ing to 4,169,274 bushels, as compared
with 1858. 900 bushels last week and
BIAS, 900 bushels in the week a year ago.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-20
DEATHBED CONFESSION.
Dying Man Says That He Murdered
Another Twenty Years Ago.

Fort Scott, Kan, Feb. 13.-Clerk of
the District Court Lardner of this coun-
ty received from r.. S. Marsh, an attor-
ney of Harrisburg, ILL.,, a letter, notify
ing him hat a man who had just died
at Harrisburg had, one hour before his
death, confessed to his wife that he had
committed a murder near hat city
about twenty years ago, for which
crime another mar was convicted and
is now serving a fifty year sentence in
the penitentiary.
The attorney fails to give the names
of any of the parties, evidently desir-
ing to spare the guilty mans family
from the disgrace of the crime.
The purpose of the letter is to ascer-
air the record of the case as a primary
move towards securing the innocent
mans pardon, which the widow of the
guilty nan has employed the Harris
burg attorney to do.
The details stated are sufficient to as
sure the officers that the confession is
genuine, but the failure to give ame
and definite dates prevented locating
the case on the records of twenty years
ago.
1t is expected the confession is the So
luton OF one of the county's old MUIR
der mysteries. The Bourbon county Of
ficers will assist in securing a pardon
for the innocent man.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-20
WAS THE EVENT OF The WEEK
Disruption of the Rail Pool the
Center of Interest.
Great Tonnage of Rails Purchased
by the Roads in Two Days. )
The Pool May Be
Re-organised.

New York, Feb. 13.-R. G.. Dun e.
Co.'S weekly review of trade says today:
No other event In the week ap-
proaches In Importance the disruption
of rhe steel rail pool. In two days after
1t a greater tonnage of rails was prob
ably purchased than the entire produc-
ton last year, reported as S0O.OO0 tons,
and instead Of SOS in December n $2o
in January, SIT Is now the price at
which works east and west are seeking
orders, the Carnegie company aver SELL
ing at SIT Chicago delivery. These sales
will employ many thousand hands, with
an important decrease in the cost or
track laying or renewals TO railroads.
Even more important is the result
that reconstruction OF the billet pool
will be impossible as long as the contest
over rails continues, and the manufac-
ture Of structural forms, bars, rods, wire
nails, in plates and many other products
has a chance 10 secure cheap material In
the near future; also important is the
struggle between the two great compa-
MES producing Mesaba iron ore, one al
lied with the Illinois Steel company and
the other with the Carnegie company,
which Is expected to bring about lower
prices for ore, and TO push many mines
10 their utmost capacity. But in the
war OF rival interests wages are already
reduced by some large concerns.
Another event Of influence is the pur-
chase of 100000 pieces Of print cloths
by NJ. G. ID. Borden, al 2.5o cents which
has already caused ar advance 60 Soy
cents, with a stronger tone 'or prints
and other cotton goods. The moral IN
iuence OF such a purchase, manltestng
confidence in the future, is apt to be
great,
The wooden industry also meets an
increased demand for low and medium
goods and a dozen more mills have
started again, three stopping for vari-
Gus reasons. Clay mixtures are reduced
10 rs cents with other prices main
tained.
Except in steel rails changes In iron
products have been slight advances in
gray forge, wire and cut nails.
Speculation in products has hardly
been more active han of late, and
prices generally tend
Wheat rose a cent to Tuesday, but has
since declined 2.37 cents. Western re-
ceipts are increasing, but but for W
weeks have been only 4, 191, 1896 bushels,
| against 1923, 213 last year, while Attain
tic exports, nour included, have been
for the week about a quarter larger
thar last year, and for two weeks o.
S55, 096 bushels, against 1888, l25 last
year.
Failures for the past week have been
267 in the United States, against 81
last year, and 81 in Canada, against 81
last year.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-20
SOUTH DAKOTA NEWS.


Huron, Feb. 13.-The Acme Harves-
ter company. or Pekin, Ill. whose head
quarters for the northwest have been in
Minneapolis for severa years. have de-
clded to transfer the same TO this city,
making this a general distributing point
COR northern Minnesota, a part OF Wis
,onsin, NORTHWESTERN Iowa, Nebraska
Montana and North and South Dakota.
The transfer will be made the tirst OF
March. j.. A. Cleaner. who went from
here to Minneapolis to take charge Of
the business, will return and have full
control Of the affairs of the company in
the district named: He will be assisted
by Charles II. Davis and Frank Davis.
they having been associated with Mr..
Cleaner for several years. The selec-
ton Of this city as a distributing point
for his company much In a COM
mercial sense for Huron.
Mr.. n Mrs. John O. Bates very plea
sanity entertained their guests Il whist
an evening or two since, the honors be-
.ng awarded to Miss Abel and Mr.. Din
neen. Messrs. and Mesdames Colcord,
Redmond, Hughes. Richards and Tay-
or, and Mrs. Moody and Mrs. Kippax;
also Messrs. Read, Koepp, Jeffries, Mil
Ter, Mcdowell, Dinneen, Wheeler. AL
ford and Jones and the Misses Read,
Wheeler, Abel, Lynch, Taylor and Mil
Ter OF Elk Point.
Robert Fullerton of this city, one Of
the best posted cattlemen OF this sec
ton, says there are very few cattle in
his locality fit for market. Buyers
rom Sioux City and other points have
secured the country picking up a few
head here and there until nearly all
he desirable stock is gone. Because OF
ne severity of the winter the outlook
for fat cattle in the spring is not fiat
.ering. A few farmers are feeding only
y limited number and the probability
= that fat steers the coming spring will
,se scarce and bring a good price. Cows,
Mr.. Fullerton says, will be In lively de-
nand for dairy purposes, an industry
hat farmers In this section are fast
coming to appreciate. Large numbers
of young cattle were brought in last
tall, and where they have been given
shelter and proper feed are doing nice
". roc many farmers, however, trust
ed to luck" and failed to make proper
provisions for wintering their stock;
they didn't figure on a long and cold
winter. AS a result the losses OF cattle
and horses In this county will, in the az
sregate, be quite heavy. But the fault
IS with the farmers themselves; there
was an abundance OF feed and ample
time to make hay, but they failed to
take advantage Of their favorable sur
roundings and now condemn the coun-
try for hat which they are alone re-
spolsible.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-20
Mathews In the KaCe.

Huron, Feb. 13.-Hon. George 4,
Mathews. ex-delegate in congress-, ac-
companied by a large delegation, left
mere last night for Pierre to enter the
contest for United States senator. He
said he had enough pledged from re-
publicans and anti-Kyle populists to
give him a good start. Among those
with him were Representative Dona-
hew, the only man who voted for
Mathews in the republican caucus; Ed
itors Stacy Cochran of the Brookings
Individual, G. ii. Hopkins of the Arte-
sian Chronicle. John l.. Bates of the
Lake Preston Times, John Longstaff Of
the Huron Huronite, Walter SchuVer,
4. q. Orr, d. III. Campbell and John Nell
son.