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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-15
STANDARD OIL PAYS
HEALTHY DIVIDEND
Short Of What Was Expected But
the Stock Remains Above
the 300 Point.
IT AT LAST FINDS COMPETITION
Inexhaustible supply Over Which
the Combine Cannot Secure
Control Makes the Mag
mates Anxious.

New York. May 1O.-The directors OF
the Standard Oil company at a meeting
held yesterday declared a quarterly
dividend Of 7 per cent, payable June Is,
to stockholders Of record on May 10.
This means a distribution of about
$40, 900, 900 TO the shareholders Of the
company. During the fiscal year the
company has paid 81 per cent, and, in
Guiding the present dividend, 20 per cent
has been declared 50 far this year.
1t was expected that an extra divi-
dend OF 10 per cent or in excess would
be paid at this time. The fact did not
prevent the stock from rising, however,
as 1t sold up on curb to 3011a "A share,
closing at 300h bid. The usual reports
of sales at fancy figures were again put
In circulation by ~manipulators Of the
stock. This was given as 1903 a share,
the amount sold being 300 shares. The
selling Is attributed to growing compe-
tltion in Europe, Russia, Asia and the
East Indies. The most profitable branch
of the business is the export trade. At
the present rate Of increasing petroleum
output In foreign fields, where labor is
cheaper and hauling distance to points
OF consumption shorter, the exports of
American oil, according to the opinion
OF experts, must be greatly curtailed.
The latest find is In Borneo. where
the deposits of petroleum are said to be
almost inexhaustible. Dutch and En-
glish syndicates are now working there,
and several "~gushers" have been opened
up. In Java and Sumatra large depos-
its nave turned IL over 200, 900 barrels
OF oil during the last rear, with the pro-
duction increasing rapidly. A Dutch
syndicate has established refining
plants at Palembaug on the Island of
Sumatra, and another large refinery
neal Batavia on the Island Of Java. Ex-
perts who have examined these fields
declare that all of the eastern trade can
be supplied from there, cutting off the
American oil.
The driving Of wells In Borneo Is just
beginning TO open up the rich petroleum
fields which have been found there. The
production is estimated at 80, 900, 900 gal
Ions OF crude oil for the present year.
This eastern situation has rather dis
concerted the trust, and from reliable
sources II Is learned that an offer OK
$3.50, 900 sterling has been made by the
Standard Oil company for a controlling
interest i'm a syndicate recently formed
in London and Amsterdam which has
purchased a large portion Of the known
fields In Borneo, Java and Sumatra.
The offer was not accepted.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-15
DYNAMITE DIDN'T SCARE THIS BOY
John Thomas Saves the Lives OF
Miners by Sticking TO
His Post.

H%oughton, Mich, May 10.-With a box
containing 200 pounds OF dynamite on
Ere ten feet away from him, John
Thomas, a boy who runs a compressed
air hoisting engine In the Tamarack
mine. stuck to his post and saved the
lives Of the men at work In the mine
oy his wonderful bravery.
Ten econds after Thomas had hoist
ed the men to the level the dynamite ex-
ploded, smashing the engine to piecesl
and doing other damage. but the men
and the boy to whom they I'VE their
lives were in a place Of safety.
1t was powder day, and the miners
working In the twenty-third level mad
put seven cases Of dynamite In a box
for future use. At noon a miner, accom-
panied by Thomas, went to the box and
found II on fire. Thomas went to his
post, gave the alarm to the miners I'm
the level below and ran his engine UNI
til he had hoisted them out. He then
lied. The alarm Of fire caused great ex-
eitement, but nc miners were injured in
the rush to reach daylight from a depth
Of from 5000 to 1000 feet.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-15
WEYLER WILL REMAIN
COMMANDER IN CUBA
What He Says viii Go at the Span
ish Court on All Cuban
Questions.
OPPOSITION FOUND AT MADRID
Weyler viii Even Say How tho
Suspects in Spanish Prisons
Shall BE Treated n
Detained.

New York, May 10.-A World dispatch
rom Madrid says: 1T is officially stat
al that the government can see no
grounds TO listen to arguments OF the
Madrid press or opposition politicians
md has determined to allow Weyler TO
cemaln at the head of the forces in the
Held in Cuba and at the same time con-
,inue there as governor general to car
" out reforms gradually, as he may
deem the circumstances and conditions
IF the colony permit II is expected
that fully two months, If not more, VIII,
De required TO make preparations for
he elections and the first installment
IF reforms.
Weyler will also be allowed to DETER
mine in case of complete pacitication or.
the island. The conditions are that po-
litical exiles may be permitted to return
to- the colony or how their treatment
shall be modified in the Spanish fort
resses and penal settlements off the
toast of Africa, where about 1000 sepa-
ratists or ~autonomists are at present
detained by virtue of the decisions of
the colonial authorities without trial OF
any kind, but simply as suspects. Ev~
cry mail steamer is still bringing over
some "deportadoe,' as they are styled.
The Madrid opposition press persists
In advocating some changes in their
conditions, and the liberal republican
and Cuban autonomist representative
often interposed in their favor. In
Spain, it is stated, there is no idea of
proclaiming an amnesty as yet.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-15
BOW DOWN AND WORSHIP LAND
Pathetic Scene In h Mississippi
Flooded District Natchez-.-
Negroes On q Raft.

Nathez, Miss. May 10.-One OF the
most pathetic scenes since the food tool
place yesterday. Thirty negroes drift
Ing on a raft were landed, having been
floating for four days with nothing to
eat. No sooner had they reached land
than they fell down and worshiped IL.
A colored Baptist preacher being near
of cred his services and began at once
to baptize the whole crowd. They re-
fused TO eat or leave the river bank un-
til baptism was completed. They said
the flood was a visitation OF divine
wrath.
At the last issuance OF rations to
Hood sufferers In Natchez only thirty
women and children made application
Tor relief, and the destitution occasioned
by the flood can be considered almost as
a thing OF the past, so far as this city Is
concerned.
The backwater in Concordia parish.
Louisiana. from the Tensas has begun
to spread over so much territory that
the rise was only three inches in the
past twenty-four hours. The swift cur
prevailing in the overfiowed dis
trict Is carrying the water off at a rapid
rate, but continues to creep over fields
Of cotton n corn eac day, showing
greater areas under water.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-15
THE CROPS OF SOUTH DAKOTA
Seeding OF Wheat and Oats Com
pleted In Some Counties.

Huron, May 8.-Crop conditions In
South Dakota are referred to as follows
I'm a bulletin issued yesterday from the
government weather bureau here:
The temperature during the week av-
eraged about the normal. The nights
were generally cool, but the afternoons
were mostly warm and there were sew
eral quite warm days. There was much
sunshine and fresh brisk winds. Scat
tered showers occurred on April q and
2S. and were fairly heavy In some To-
c%alities. The general weather condi-
tions were very favorable for seeding.
blowing, growth Of vegetation and dry
ing OF flooded low lands. Wheat and
oat seeding IL almost completed in the
southern and well advanced In other
counties. Barley seeding is quite gener-
al. over the southern, central and
some OF the northern counties, much
grain is above the ground n growing
finely, several correspondents reporting
Il from four to six inches high. Gar
dening is quite general and good pro-
gress IL reported. Grass Is coming nice
ly, and in many localities In southern
and central counties stock Is turned out
to pasture and doing well.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-15
JONES WINS HIS CASE
troll OF the ST. Louis Post
Dispatch.

Jefferson City. Mo-. May S.-The su-
preme court en- banc has overruled the
motion of a rehearing in the case of
Charles II. Jones vs. Samuel Williams
ct al, which involved the control of the
Post-Dispatch The decision Of the
supreme court In favor of Colonel Jones
was rendered January 6, 1897. The deci-
sion was written by Justice MacFarlane
and was concurred in by Justices Bar
clay, Brace and CAN'T. Justices Sher-
wood and Robinson dissented. The de-
PENDANTS filed "a motion was overruled
Thursday. A dissenting opinion was
filed by Justices Sherwood and Robin
son. 1t contains ifty-seven closely
written pages and makes a thorough re-
view of the case I'm opposition to the
opinion of the court. The overruling
of the motion for n rehearing is the final
step in n litigation that a lasted n
and one-half years.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-15
The Logic OF Hides,

The hide is to the tanner what wool
Is to the manufactures. Wool is and
should be protected, for it is the finish
ed product of the wool-grower.
The hide Is to the tanner what iron
ore Is TO the slnclter. Ore is and should
be protected, for it is the finished prod
uct Of the miner.
The hide Is to the tanner what clay Is
to the potter. Clay is and should be
protected, for it Is the finished prod
uct of the miner.
This argument might he followed
throughout the entire list, but at every
point we are met with the conclusion
that hides should have a reasonable
protection from foreign competition.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-15
REDEMPTORIST FATHERS HOME
Will Dedicate the Noted Monmouth
Park Hotel as a Mission

New York. May 8.-Trlbune special:
The Redemptortst fathers will dedicate
the once famous Monmouth Park hotel
as a mission house within the next
month. Active preparations are now be.
ing made to have everything in readi-
ness by June !, at which ime a perma-
nent superior will be appointed to take
charge OF the affairs.
Father Litz Of Baltimore, has pur-
chased the hotel property containing
nineteen and a half acres OF land. The
entire building has been pverhauled.
The house will be the permanent homo
for the Baltimore province Redemptor!at
fathers, whose territory extends to tho
far west, including a portion of Canada,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-15
FINAL JUDGMENT RENDERED
Opinions Handed Down by the SUI
preme Court.

Pierre, May S.-Opinions were handed
down by he supreme court yesterday
in the following cases:
Wilson Sheare vs. Hutchinson county;
affirmed.
William s. Elder. administrator, vs..
Horseshoe Mining and Milling COM
pany, Lawrence county; reversed.
Mary +. King We. Charles Waite, Law
renee county; reversed.
8. 8. G. Fargo q Son IS. David c.
Cravin, Lawrence county; reversed.
Alzina A. willy vs.. Melvin Grigsby,
Mlnnehaha county; reversed.
The case OF Lovett W.. Ferguson test
ing directly the manner OF submission
Of the repeal OF constitutional PROPOSE
ton was argued before the court.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-15

Two valuable paintings, a supposed
Murillo and a Van der Neer, were stoler
recently from their frames In the ma
tlonal gallery In Buda Pesth. They
were taken I'm the most daring fashion
during the noon hour, when there were
visitors and copylsts about. AS the pic
lures may be offered for sale In this
country 1t Is well to know that the MI
rilho represents st. Joseph and the boy
Jesus md the Van der Neer a burning
city situated on a river. ships and n
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-15
Grain and Provisions.

Chicago. May s.-Cash quotations were
as follows:
FTour-Quiet and rather easier.
WhsataM9; 2 spring r sGA ss Ssu No 3
COrn-No. 2. 2s%624Ac; No. 2 yellow, 24ls
Soats-No. 2. f7@17Ac; No. 2 white {. o.
b., &422%c; No. 8 white. Z. o. b., lsA9p22c.
Rye-No. 2, ENC.
Bariey-No. 2, nominal; No. 3 {. o. b.. IS
GS3c; No. 4, I. 9, B., &S.
Timothy ~Seed-Prime, 500.
Provisions-Mess pork, e. 50gS; 90; lard,
$500; short rib sides, $4.tOq4.76 dry sailed
s. .ONd6 1874.
Whisky-Distiilers' finished goods. per
gallon, N.la.
Sugar-Cut loaf, &.39: granulated, S.76.
B~utter-Steady. Fresh, SA@Shsc.
Cheese-Weak at 101R@l1c.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-15

about the "s~elfshness" and greed OF
every one but the writer, and a mass
of skillfully woven sophistries In piace
of facts or sound arguments. Inc
basis on which the policy of protection
rests is facts, and so President hci>ln-
ley's message set form racts ana ng-
ures, instead of m~eanderlng arounu
Robin Hoods barn in a tangle OF soph-
~istries. 1t was sensible, direct, ousi-
ness-like and to the point. The people
may well be thankful that the days OK
Cleveland, free trade and p~latitudes
are gone. and that there have come the
days of Mckinley, protection II pen
itndp.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-15
BISHOP O'GORMAN'S PLANS.
Will Transform Seminary at Yank'
ton Into a State Hospital.

Yankton, May 10.-Bishop O'Gorman,
OF the diocese of South Dakota, has
completed arrangements for transform
ing the girls seminary building into a
state hospital. The bishop called to-
gether the local physicians yesterday
and stated his plans to them. He pro-
poses to provide a medical staff for the
hospital and a full corps Of trained
nurses from the sisters of mercy. The
hospital will be equipped with all mod
ern appliances and ocnveniences, includ-
Ing x ray apparatus. When the hospital
Is opened for the reception of patients
1t Will be one of the best institutions or
the kind in the northwest, as the loca-
ton Is the finest in the city, and the
building, which cost $50, 600, was orig
inally designed for a hospital. Patients
for this hospital will be received from
all that portion Of the state lying south
or Huron. Bishop O'Gorman also con-
templates the establishment of a hospi-
tai at Pierre and one at Hot Springs
within a year, but will give his attention
to the Yankton institution until 1t Is
well under way. The funds for main
tanning the hospital will be provided by
the bishop. 1t is announced that pa
uents will be received after october !.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-15

Sometimes the expanse OF wing Is
fourteen feet. though the average Is ten
feet. They live on the SUBMITS OF
mountains in air so rarifled that mans
vitality Is reduced sc that he cannot
stand. The condor sits on It's eggs sew
en- weeks, and nourishes its young for
fully a year before allowing them to
the nest.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-15
Eggs Preserved by Electricity

A New York electrician has discov-
cred a method for preserving eggs in
an edible condition for a number Of
years. The only successful method
now is to soak the eggs in lime water,
which closes up the pores OF the shells
and kills any germs which may be ut
tached to them. Under the most favor
able condition, however, this method
will not preserve an egg for more than
three months. The new method is
much more complicated. 1t is well
known that an egg shell is more or less
porous and that air passes into the egg
and hastens It's decay. In preserving
eggs by the new method the g Is first
placed in a vacuum chamber, which
draws the air from the interior. The
eggs are then painted with a compost
ton which renders them air tight. AZ.
ter this they will be placed in barrels
of water and subjected to an electric
current strong enough to destroy any
germ life which may be personal---very.
York Journal.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-15
A ludicrous state of affairs obtains In

A ludicrous state Of affairs obtains In
Darlington, Ind. Rev. A. N. Cave, a
young minister OF hat place. was re-
Gently admitted to the Montgomery
county bar and soon after announced TO
his fellow townsmcn that he would ten
der his legal services free to all In need
OF them. This aroused the ire OF the
village lawyer. Sam S, Martin. who now
advertises that he WIN preach free Of
charge to any congregation desiring his
services.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-15

The correctional tribunal at Mar
settles has condemned to two years inn
prisonment and n fine Of 900 francs an
individual named Gounteau, who had
found means t get appointed surgeon
on board the liner Les Andes, although
he had never even studied medicine.
For two years the sham doctor occu-
pied this position, and even am~putated
n leg and performed other operations
without serious results TO the patients.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-15
TRAFFIC ACROSS THE MUDDY
As Demonstrated at Chamberlain Is
increasing

Chamberlain, May 10.-P. r. Manches-
ter, manager Of the Chamberlain Pom
toon Bridge company. has had a por-
ton Of the bridge put In between here
and the west bank of the Missouri riv-
er. The bridge owe the main channel
OF the river will not be placed in posi-
ton until after the so-called June rise
of the Missouri, as is customary. In
the meantime a gasoline boat belonging
to the company carries passengers and
freight over the main channel. The
traffic enjoyed thus far this spring by
the bridge company exceeds that of the
corresponding period of any previous
year, and is a fair indication Of the in
crease in this and other lines of business
in this locality.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-15

After the adjournment Of the postal
congress, which will meet in Washing
ton next month, II Is proposed u take
the foreign delegation on a special train
and show them the United States. This,
It Is said, will be the most representa-
tive body Of men eve assembled, for
upward OF 100 countries Will be repre-
sented by 100 delegates. 1t Is likely tho
trip will take In the country between
the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-15
TO PROTECT BRITISH INTERESTS
Ship Starts for the Honduras Port
to Watch the Rampant
Rebels.

New York, May 10.-A Herald dispatch
from Kingston says: The British war
ship Intrepid sailed from Jamaica,
where she has been for some time I'M
der orders to proceed to Puerto Cortez,
Honduras, in order to protect British in
terests.
The Cuban filibustering steamer Ber-
muda has been detained at Port Antonio
because OF violation Of customs laws.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-15

Japan Is distinctly a literary country,
with a history OF writing and literature
since at least A. d. 712. Last year the
number Of books published was 26,SSo,
OF which 20. 900 were translatiJns or
compilations. a led with 4.S3O.
painting and sculpture had 5000. re-
llgion followed with 1,1S3, music l,O22,
japanese poetry 9s2, and works In
bellies %lettres, novels. stories, criticisms.
etc, Lip titles.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-15

The citizens of Lubec. Me-. are to buy
n new hearse by voluntary subscription.
The proposition made is this: Fac
subscriber agrees to pay 81, with the
proviso that II he should have use fol
the same (the hearse. of course) within
two years he shall be entitled to n re-
bate equal to the sum subscribed.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-15

Rates Of postage for nearly the whole
world will be fixed at the meeting OF
the International Postage union, to be
held On Washington These
conventions. which are held but once In
six years. are of great Importance. and
are attended by the leading postal au'
thorities OF every nation.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-15

Americans In England m on the
continent are hereafter TO have n news
paper devoted 10 the news OF their W
country. Arthur Pearson will start such
a publication In May, under the title OF
the Daily American. The London ed
jtor says his journal will contain all the
information In h American papers
boiled down and served fresh.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-15

A company TO provide life insurance
In a small way for negroes is doinG
business In Columbia, $, G. Its presl.
dent Is a physician. In the few mouths
since its organization II has issued 1,100
policies for sums ranging from 500 to
$500, the average being $3.50. The premi-
ums are collected weekly, or at very
short intervals. 1t Is announced that
due care Is taken In the selection Of
risks, but nothing Is said about the pre-
MUM rate.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-15
REBELS LAYING DOWN THEIR ARMS
Many Are Leaving the Country
Trying to Reach Guata-
mala.

New York, May 10.-A Herald dispatch
from Tegucigalpa says: Large bodies
of rebels have surrendered. Others are
fleeing to Guatamala. A strong effort
will be made tomorrow by the govern
ment troops to recapture the town of
Puerto Cortez. which the insurgents
have held for several weeks.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-15

To q physician In Youngstown, o., Is
due the distinction of being the first
medical man In the United States to
make use Of a motor carriage for the
purpose OF working his practice. DIR.
Carlos Booth terms his vehicle a note
cab. has used II for several months,
finds 1t an excellent substitute for one
drawn by a horse and prefers 1t In most
respects to that animal as a motive
power. In this carriage DR.. Booth has
attained n speed on the level Of ten
miles per hour and climbed an Incline
OF from 10 to 10 per cent grade at the
rate Of five miles per hour.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-15

What Is a 'pasha?" Is frequently
asked. "Pasha," also written "hashaw,"
is merely an honorary title given by the
Turkish government 10 men OF high
political position, rs governors of prov
inces, or to great military commanders.
There are three degrees.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-15

An extraordinary find OF French and
English armor dating from the time OF
the crusaders has been made at Con
stantlnople. The armor was discovered
by mere nance in a hitherto concealed
niche In the old wall OF the city. where
1t had lain through centuries.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-15
CUSTER CHRONICLE
JOSEPH KUBLER PUBLISHER

The courts Of Montana WI soon have
to decide a peculiar question. John
w. Connerl OF Saltcse. In that state, was
injured by a falling tree at ii a. m, No
vember 22. 1896. He was the possessor
OF an accident policy issued at Dayen-
port, Ia, one year before. which TX
pired at noon OF the day on which the
accident occurred. The company con-
tends h a the time is measured from
the place where the policy was issued
and, therefore. 1t had already expired
before the accident occurred, the diff
ference In time being two hours. The
amount involved Ia 81. 800,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-15

Boston artists, architects and teach.
ers OF art are interesting themselves In
the project OF having an exhibition OF
the works of art craftsmen In that city
In 1898 and of organizing a permanent
society somewhat on the plan OF the
Arts and Crafts of London.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-15
Kansas City.

Kansas City. May S.-Cattle-Receipts,
5000. Market steady to strong. Quota
lions: Texas steers, 81. 1904. %; native
steers, IS. 2596 .05; stockers and feeders.
81. 6@4. 90.
Hogs-Receipts, 1900. Market opened
strong; closed steady. Quotations: Heav-
les, So. 65Q3. rs; packers. 3.65QS .67la: lights.
81. GOp3. IS.
Quotations: Lambs, 50. 00aG 90; muttons.
81. 50GH .35.