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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-22
INDIANS PROGRESSING
IN AGRICULTURAL WAYS
Grow Creek Age ncy Is Being Till
ed in a Remarkable Manner +,
by the Redskins.
REV. RICHARDS WAS RELEASED
Indian school at Rapid City VIII
Be Rushed TO Completion
South Dakota Dental
Association.

Chamberlain, May 1.-THE Indians on
northwest of here, are making very rap
Id progress toward civilization, and are
this season engaging in agriculture to
a greater degree, In proportion of their
number, than any other tribe OF the
Sioux nation. A few days ago when the
writer visited the agency these Indians
had over one thousand acres of plow-
ing completed, and since that time
have pushed the work with all posi-
bic speed. Every available acre Will be
put into crop. and the Indians expect
to make a decidedly eseditable showing
as the resul OF their seasons efforts.
United States Indian Agent Fred Ire
on, and his efficient corps of assistants
are responsible in a large measure for
the steady and gratifying advancement
OF the Crow Creek Indians, but some
credit is also due White Ghost, their
venerable chief. He a at all times
ably assisted n encouraged the fed
eral officials in their efforts toward
lettering the condition OF his brethren.
There are on the Crow Creek reserva-
tlon n total Of / ,056 Indians. Their agen-
cy Is generally acknowledged 10 be the
most finely situated of the various
Sioux agencies, being on an extensive
plateau lying along the Missouri river.
The plateau Is fringed on the i've side
by a mammoth grove, which for beau
~ and attractiveness cannot be sur
passed elsewhere in the states
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-22
PENSIONS AND P0STMASTERS
Changes Galore In Both Lists Made
by the departments at
Washington,

Washington, May 1~7.-Pensions were
granted Friday as follows:
Iowa: Observation-Disclosures II. Kerr,
Lewis; Milton j. Guth, Cotter; William
j. Burk, Muscatine. Increase-William
II. French, Plainfield; Patrick Mahon-
ey, Vail; Addison Wood, Brooklyn. Re-
issue-Frank Horak, Iowa City; Valen-
tine Harland, Jamison. Original Wild
ows-Ellen Cain, Toddsville: Amelia A.
Pierce, Tuskeega; Mary NJ. Forgrave,
Des Moines; Margaret Phillips, Des
Moines; Mary A. Longley. Dallas Cen
ter.
South Dakota: Increase-John Rob-
inson, Soldiers home.
Nebraska: Original-Edward Wit
ting, omaha; Theodore N. Graham.
Springfield. Increase-Albert James
Phillips. Lincoln. Widows-Mahala
Sumner, Beatrice.
Postmasters were appointed yester-
day as follows:
Iowa--Ankeny. Polk county, III. G..
Wagner, vice James Lewis, removed;
Garryowen, Jackson county. l.. G. Moo
nan, vice David Donovan, resigned;
Kendallville, Winneshiek county s. M.
Culbert, vice IL. NJ. Daskam, resigned;
Rockford, Cerro Gordo county, Valen-
tine Bliem. vice Levi Helm, removed;
Ticonlc. Monon county, j. j. Little.
vice G. NJ. Wells, removed: Truro. Madi-
| son county. l. Il. Holmes, vice J. A.
Bardrick. resigned; West Point, Lee
county, j. G. Felt, vice Henry Pogge,
removed: Wick, Warren county, A. G..
Black. vice j. w. Mccain, resigned.
Nebraska-Chappell, Deuel. county, II.
M. Johnson, vice L.. j. Mayield, re-
moved; Cowles. Webster county, G. T..
Putnam, vice v. d.. Storey. removed;
Dorchester. Salire county. =. III. Wes-
ton, vice w. G. Parker. removed: Ew
Ing, Holt county. j. A. Wood, vice j. N.
Kay. removed; Gordon. Sheridan coun-
ty, j. II. Crowder, vice NJ. w. King. re-
moved; Hendley, Furnas county, Alonzo
Cohn, vice Il. l.. Jones, resigned; Mad
rid, Perkins county, August Langen,
vice +. P~lentenberg, resigned; Overton,
Dawson county, j. c.. Chamberlain, vice
c. T. Brown. removed; Valentine, Cher
ry county, u. T.. sherman. vice w. Il
HALEY, removed.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-22

impatient twins defying the proverbp But
the mother will be back sooner II she fol-
low the advice. Our familiar 1.-The pot
calls the kettle black" takes a new inter
est in its Italian form. The pot says to
the pan, "Keep off or you'll smutch me-"
The universal toll of the world finds eX-
preston in the Catalan phrase, Where
wilt thou go, Ok, that thou wilt not
plough" Almost all nations possess a
p~roverb which declares that "if you forbid
a fool a thing, that he will do" and with
confidence in the good will of the public
the advertiser Of Sapolio puts it in this
form:
"Forbid a fool a thing and that he will
do" So we say for variety: Don't use
Sapolio-but then you're not a fool"
"A touch of nature which makes all the
world akin" springs out of the quaint
thought that "A needle, though naked
itself, clothes others" Who can hear il
once and ever see a needle without recall,
ing it? Who fails to recognize the picture
il suggests of the aid given to the poor by
the poor, and of the help which is every.
where gained from the humblest of assist
ants?
What can be more practical than the
statement that "A handsaw is a good
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-22
SPANISH OFFICERS TOOK PART
Insurgents Compel Them 20 rake
Part I'm q Gay FAM
dangO.

Havana, May 17.-Colonel Rodriguez
raided another town ten miles from
here on Friday. The Spanish garrison
surrendered after firing hardly a shot.
The Cubans had a fandango in the pub
lie square and forced the Spanish troops
and officers TO participate. To cap the
climax, the Cuban leader a a young
Cuban pair married in church, forcing
the Spanish officer 10 give away the
bride and afterwsrd compelling he
captured troops to give them an outht.
This is regarded as the most ludic-
rous thing that has happened in the
war. A party Of thirty or forty women
arrived at Guanabacoa last week from
interior towns, having been arrested
under General Weyler's orders to arrest
Cuban women where raids are made.
They were IN a terrible state when they
arrived. Among them was a young wo-
man, Louisa Isabelle Garcia, who a
been seized just as she was being mar
ried 10 "a young Cuban and compelled TO
Join the deported women. There were
two girls OF Is and 20 who had been
torn from the bedside OF their dying
father, the only relative they had.
Four girls who had zone to attend a
ball In a town were arrested by Span
lsh officers, who entered the ball room,
arrested them and compelled them to
join the troop Of deported Cuban wo-
men. They were compelled to go with
their frall ball dresses on. Several wo-
men had infants with them, and four
or five women had died on the way.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-22
lMPOTENCY OF SPANISH TROOPS
General Gomez Reports Splendid
success Against Them
Everywhere.

Washington, May lz.-Mr. Gonzales
Quesada, Charge d'Affaires, etc, Of the
Cuban republic is in this city. n
who, In the absence Of Senior Palma is
acting minister, has just received sew
eral letters by special messenger from
General Gomez and President Cisneros,
one Of which is as follows:
I'm camp at Sancti Spiritus: In re-
gard TO our military operations VIII
tell you that we are doing perfectly.
General Bantera, as you already know,
crossed, without firing a shot, the re-
enforced 'trocha.'
He has continued his march and has
already passed the frontier Of Sancti
Spirltus, going toward Pinar del Rio.
He takes with him a magnificent con-
tingent of men and arms.
General Weyler announced his trip
TO Sancti Spiritus, but midway he re-
turned and II seems he is devoting his
time to travelling and making trips on
the coast, fearful hat some expedition
might land.
THE impotency of the Spanish troops
Is evident, and the last few days / hav,
defeated columns In Santa Teresa, De
magua and Reforma, always with goo(
success. The state OF our army canno
be better and assurance Of victory in
creases its courage. NJ. Gomez,
Commander In Chief"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-22
NEARLY CIRCLES THE GLOBE
Alliance of the Baltimore and Ohio
and Great Northern
Systems.

Sys''hir'
New York, May 15.-Receiver Murray,
of the Baltimore and Ohio, thus eX-
plains the alliance of that company
with the Great Northern:
1T means a unity of transportation
interest that nearly circles the globe.
A line Of steamers runs between he
United States and Japan and China and
forms a direct connection with the
Great Northern railroad, which trans
fers the freight from the PScitic ocean
to the great lakes, where 1t Is taken by
the fast modern steamers of the Great
Northern Steamship line and brought
TO Fairport on Lake Erie. and thence
transferred to the Baltimore and OHIO
railroad, which takes it to tidewater at
Baltimore or Philadelphia. Thence 1t is
shipped to England and the continent,
making an almost unbroken line from
one end of the world to the other. sim
liar connections are made with the
Northern Pacific railroad and it's PACING
steamship connections, and TINS VIII
doubtless have the effect Of handling by
way of the United States much trafhe
that has hitherto paid tribute TO can
ada. This new route is the shortest
from the far western countries TO Eu'
rope as well as all parts OF the United
States that are tributary to the BATH
more and Ohio. on the other hand, II
forms a line to the far eastern countries
for the products of he United states.
BY this combination a yearly service by
rail is contemplated when navigation Is
closed, and by rail and water when 1t
IS open. In addition TO this a line OF
steamships has been put on between
Chicago and Milwaukee, which will a n
die to all points west and northwest all
freight seeking a water outlet
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-22
DAKOTA DENTAL ASSOCIATION
VIII Meet at Vermillion June ., 3
and 4.

eVrmillion, May 1.-THE South Dako-
Ia Dental association will meet in YER
million June 2 and 4. The program is
In the course OF preparation. The dean
OF the dental department Of the univer-
sity OF Minnesota, has been asked to
address the meeting and it is thought
he will accept. Besides the usual pa
pers by association members several ad-
dresses Will be made by practlcing tai
ent of other states. The management
hopes to secure a larger attendance
tina at former meetings, as good rates
can be secured to Vermillion from all
parts of the state. The western part
of the state will be more accessible
than ever before. The state board Of ex.
aminers will hold It's session during the
time of the association meeting.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-22
No Suitinp Them,

Eyes, my eldest daughter married for
money" said the mother, with a sigh.
"She is happy, of coursef"
Far from 1t, While she has every
thing one could wish for, she Is far
from being happy. She loved another"
your second daughter also married,
did she notT'
Eyes, she married n man for his good
looks"
II suppose she is happy"
Indeed, she is not. While her hus-
band Is a good provider, he can't af-
ford TO give her what her eldest sister
receives, and consequently, she Is un-
happy"
And your youngest daughter, the
one l always thought SO much of, Is she
married."
Yes, she married a man for love-"
"Ah, sensible little girl!'
But her husband is very poor!"
"Still, with all her poverty, she loves
the man of her choice, and is, Of course,
happy"
mo, indeed. She is the unhappiest
of the three"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-22
The NEW LIQUOR LAW
WILL ALSO Be TESTED
South Dakota Counties Will Refuse
to Pay Any Part Of License
Money to the State.
TAKE THIS WAY TO GET A RULING
Government Officers Inspecting the
State Surveys - New Military
Conpany--Rondmaster
Sues for Damage.

Huron, May l7.-In order to test the
validity of the new liquor law a NUMBER
OF counties will not turn over 10 the
state the states portion Of the license
fee. The commissioners OF Hutchinson
county have directed the county treas
urer 70 retain the money. n Other
counties will follow the example.
Hon. A. w. Barber and son, OF WASH
lngton, D.. C.. left here with teams
Thursday for the Sioux Indian resefVa'
ton and points In the Black Hllls coui''
try. They are government Inspectors Oh
surveys and are making careful exam
nation OF the work In this state ana are
accompanied by several parties lroIT
this city. One company is headed by
Messrs. Barber, w. +. Fell, John Miiiah
and Carl Jones: the other Is III cnais,
Of Geo. Fessenden and includes FREQ
Plock. Hiram Coshun, Will McDonalh
and j. l.. Ridcnour. Both parties eN
pect to be ont all summer.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-22
TROUT FISHING IN THE HILLS
Lovers Of the Sport Are Gathering
at Canon Lake.

Rapid city, May 1.-THE sporting
season is on in the Black Hills. Just AT
present the lovers Of sport are coming
from all parts to Cannon Lake, foui
miles west of this city. A few gears
& this body of water was stocked
with trout, and 50 well have they
thrived that they are now found In
great numbers and afford excellent
sport. IL Is the only place In the HIS
where trout are to be found. which
makes the place all the more attractive.
The lake Is artincially made by dam
ming up the water of Rapid creek.
The first racing event OF the season
Will occur next week between a fast
horse which at one time fatally injured
Sergeant Knaak Of Fort Meade and Il
noted ~bicyclist. The race VIII be from
Fort Meade to Whitcwood and return
a distance Of 20 miles, which includes
considerable rough and hilly road.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-22
WILD SCENES IN FRANKFORT.
Republicans and Gold Democrats
Fuse and There IL u Row
nj ONCE.

Frankfort, Ky, May l7.-There was -
wild scene In the senate over the at
tempt to fuse the republicans and gold
democrats to force through a bill pro-
vidlng for putting one name under W
different devices on the state election
ballots. TIL silver democrats, though
I'm IA minority, got one OF their number.
Goebel, in the chair pro tenn, pending
an appeal from the ruling OF the repub-
llcan president, who counted a quorum,
and Goebel adjourned the senate. The
republicans refused to recognize an ad-
journment and 1t looked like a fight at
one time, but the republicans finally ac-
cepted the fact of adjournment, as the
democratic clerks left on the first an
nouncement. The fight is on against
any quorum till the end of the session.
If the president again counts a quorum
trouble IL expected.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-22
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS AT LAUREL
They Enjoy u Luscious Banquet and
IA Fine Program Of
Music.

Laurel Neb, May 1.-THE knights Of
Pythins gave a banquet Tuesday even
Ing. There was a few outsiders present.
Tbs program of the evening consisted OF
an address by f., II. Turney, explaining
the intention OF the order and what 1t
taught. Some very fine music, both vo-
cal and instrumental, was enjoyed by
those present, and then the guests were
invited to partake OF strawberries ard
Ice cream. 1t was simply a social affair
and was a complete success.
Laurel is a dry town. Two applica-
tions for license or saloon permit have
failed to materlalize Sc far. The board
has fixed the license at $l75, and all
corners so far have failed to comply
with the law.
q. V. Patrick's mother. from Rock
Rapids, Ia, is visiting with her son.
Mrs. Il. Smith and SON left Saturday
evening via the Pacific Short Line for
a visit to her old home. Atkinson.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-22

second year without evident decline in
popularity. We have noticed that one Of
the advertisements of Sapolio make use Of
slang, and probably for this reason.
Naturally many of the best proverbs
used in this connection relate TO household
cleanliness, and all the original ones are
framed TO that end. Dirt in the house
builds the highway to beggary," deserves
recognition. despite its origin. House
hold sayings, in tho sense of four-walled
buildings full of furniture, are quite lack
ing in many Eastern tongues. We believe
that no reference 10 clean housekeeping
can be found in the Koran or even in the
Bible. except that of the woman who
swept the house to find her lost coin.
Shakespeare rather sights the subject, out
whether because it was not deemed impor-
tant in thai intellectual but dirty age or
because he scared to ~grander things, we
will not discuss. but the England OF to-
day well says of home, ''The cleaner us
the cosier it's and our American adver-
tiser improves the opportunity TO ado that
humble homes made bright with Sapolio
are better than tawdry palaces! Ala
for the thoughtlessness of the man VINO
forgot TO ask whether his bride used ga
polio. The Scotch proverb records MS
case: "Ye haze tied a knot wi your tongue
We Wilma loose wi your teeth
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-22
additional APPROPRIATION
Indian school at Rapid city TO Be
Completed.

Rapid City, May ia telegram was
received by Charles Marshall of this
city from Senator P~ettigrew, at Wash.
ington, stating that the additional APP
preparation Of $4,000 for the compile
ton OF the government Indian school
to be built at this city had been allowed.
This means the immediate commence
ment Of work on the building. Mr..
Marshall is also in receipt of a letter
from j. ). BitteIman OF Ida Grove, la,
who has the contract for the building Of
both the school at this city and hat of
Chamberlain. He will be here within
two weeks and will begin then to carry
III his contract. Work was begun IN
the Chamberlain school a Monday.
The location of the building in this city
is two miles and a half west of town
on a tract of land consisting of 100 acres.
The building will be built on a high
point OF the land, overlooking the city
and surrounding country. The $4,000
additional appropriation just allowed
will be used in making up the deficiency
in the original contract price, placing II
complete water and electric light syS-
TEN in the building and making other
necessary improvements. The original
contract price was $25, 700, but there be-
ing only a %, 200 appropriation for the
building the contract was never carried
to completion. About eight years ago Il
lady living at Philadelphia placed $lj,-
600 at the disposal Of Bishop Hare for
the purpose of building an Indian
school in this city, to be under the di-
rection OF the Episcopal denomination.
The building was built two miles north
of the city, but has never been occu-
pied by an Indian. The lady o after
died and at the same time the govern
ment withdrew its support from the
UNCONVENTIONAL schools, which left this
particular institution without support
of any kind. 1t was suggested at one
time that the government purchase the
building and carry out the original de.
sign of the institution, but nothing has
ever been lone In regard TO the matter
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-22

Those Who VIII Teach the Coming
Season.

Vermillion, May 1.-THE following
teachers were chosen for the city
schools for the yea 1878: Principal,
Prof. j. Jones, jr., of Chamberlain; as
sistant principal, Prof. George Kephart
OF Gayville; grades. Misses Flavia
Jones. Lou Hunter, Maggie Montgom-
cry, Belle Sloan, Elizabeth Hutchinson.
Belle Conrow: primary: Miss Lulu
Davenport. The schools have been
crowded and it is thought that another
teacher will be necessary. Nc action
was taken at this meeting of the board.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-22
A. p. A. AFTER SENATOR VEST
Want Him Impeached for Not Being
Truly American.

Washington, May 1.-THE supreme
council of the American Protective as
ISOLATION adopted resolutions indorsing
the attitude Of Senator Morgan Of Ala
bama on the Cuban question and de-
bouncing Senator Vest of Missouri for
asserting that the teachers in the In
dian service were broken down preach
ers and teachers to whom the Catholic
priests are far superior. They call on
the senate to impeach Vest on the ale
cation tina he is not truly an American
in his views.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-22
TO CONTROL vIvESECTION.
Rules 20 BE Followed in the Dis
trict of Columbia
Adonted.

Washington, May Ex-senator CALM
ger, reported in the senate a bill for the
regulation Of the vivesection 1t was
unanimously adopted by senate COM
mite of the District of Columbia, pro-
viding first for the use of a~naesthetics
in all painful experiments in living YER
tobrate animals, sc called incubation
experiments, tests of drugs and medi-
cines and cases of recovery from surg
ical procedure are expressly exempted
from his requirement. Second, for Ii
censing of all experiments by district
commissioners except duly authorized
officers OF the government. Third, for
the prohibition Of vivesection in public
schools and In exhibitions for the gener-
al public. Fourth, for the inspection Of
all places of experiment by inspectors
to be appointed by the president Of the
United States.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-22
MORTALITY cor THE BOUNCE
Now begins Action Against Section
Foreman Melee.

Aberdeen, May Re. ID. MORTALITY
formerly road master on the Chicago
and Northwestern railway, has broughi
suit against Section Foreman MCGEE OF
Redheld for making false and malicious
statements, which caused Moriarlty 10
lose his position.
Mrs. Donald Cameron, an aged LADY
OF this city, died last night.
James Hargrave, a section nan on
the Milwaukee road, lost a leg at Gro
ton. lie was attempting to pass uhder
a freight train. when the cars were
moved, catching his right leg and sew
erlng II neal the knee.
The farm house Of Henry StollenberG
Of Rondell township, caught fire IRON
an o~verheatod stove and was totally DE
stroyed. The family lost their enhr'
personal effects in the flames.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-22
TOYS for

According to the diary of a German
courtier, the children of the Emperor
are well supplied with p~laythings. On
Easter eve, he writes, the tutor Of the
Emperor's sons collects all the toys
which have been given to the children
during the year. They consist for the
most part of things of a military ma
ture, such as miniature cannons, sa-
bers, horns, drums, comets, and, Of
course, tin soldiers. Then he causes
them to be reprinted and generally re-
paired, and distributes them among the
poor and the hospitals of the capital.
Last Easter four carloads of toys were
thus distributed.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-22

The new dominion wishes TO send a
body Of 5000 Canadian volunteers to
take part in the celebration Of the
queens diamond jubilee in June, but 1t
has received word from the British au-
thorities hat there would be serious II
not insuparable difficulties in the way
of providing accommodation for more
than 200 troops from Canada. Some OF
the Canadians intimate that the claims
or pretentions of other and smaller
provinces have Influenced the decision
not to permit Canada to have a larger
representation.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-22

Miss Emma Outten of Madisonville,
Ky, owns a rare old document. 1t Is 4
land warrant granted to her great-great-
grandfather, John Hagglns, in 1874.
The instrument conveys to said Hag-
gins 400 acres OF land on Elkhorn creek,
in Fayette county. The date of its exc
cution is June Is, 1884, and is signed by
Benjamin Harrison, then governor OF
Virginia.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-22

Chicago, May 15.-Cash quotations were
as follows:
Flour-Firm.
Wheat-No. . spring, 4lsc; No. ) spring,
aOd7ic; No. 9 red. 94ssc.
Corn-No. ., 24l4g24Hc; No. 3 yellow, 2i&
I25c.
Oats-No. .. 1Siic; No. . white, {. o. b.,
2Ioa24c: No. 3 white. (. o. b.. 2lq2Sc.
Rye--No. 2, 35aS5i2c.
Barley-No. 2, nominal: No. 3, (. o. b.,
2SG33c; No. 1, f. o. d., 2Ia2sc.
FLAX Seed-No. !, 7IAdt9c.
Timothy Seed-Prlme, s2.s5@2.s0 81.
Proyisions--Mess pork. 81. 62la@S. 65; lard,
81. 92Iad3. 90: short rib sides, 81 .6od4. so; dry
salted shoulders, s.. 2695.5 80; short clear
sides, s.. COd5. 12lg.
Whisky-Distil!ers' finished goods. per
Sugar-Cut loaf, 500; graduated. SAT-.
Butter-Weak. Dairy, 1QlSc; creamery
i0a14i9c.
Eggs-Steady. Fresh. SIC.
Cheese-Weak at 9AQl0c.