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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-09-18
k'ortniRhtlY Club.
Custer Police Force.

Custer has reasons to be proud of her
police force. Her officers have demon
strated the fact that they are alert and
courageous. On last Monday night,
about IL o'clock light was discovered
in the Methodist parsonage, and a il
was known that Rev. Kendall and
family were out Of the city, the circum.
stance was suspicious to say the least.
An officers, accompanied by six or eight
deputies. decided to investigate, 90 they
marched carefully up to the door and
knocked, as one should do when enter.
ing neishbor's house. Tho door was
opened by q stranger, and the party
invited in. They entered, and the
on'cer displayed his badge Of authority
and inquired ofthe stranger his business
in the parsons house 1t that hour Of the
night. The poor suspect turned pale,
stammered out something about being .
preacher. but finally confessed that he
was related to the absent parson and
that he had crawled IN through 4 vim
dow and was mailing himself at home.
The explanations were satisfactory, the
officers retired. and the poor preacher
returned devote thanks, for his narrow
escape from Incarceration In the city
bastile.
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Fatal Assault.

The sad news was received today,
says Hot Springs special Of the llth
inst, to the Lincoln Journal, that Dr.
w. Z. Adams, of this place. was found
unconscious on board train at Hender-
son, KY, and a latter dispatch chron-
icled his death. He was on his way to
visit his parents in southern Indiana,
and the indications are that he was
slugged to death. He was one of the
prominent citizens Of the place, surgeon
of the Burlington, member of the board
Of education and q very prominent
Mason. He leaves wife and family Of
eight children, mostly small. His re-
mains will be brought here for inter
ment.
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Mining Items,

+ The Deadxood Mining Review says !:
The Golden Reward Company recognize
the growing demand for increased
smelling facilities in the Black Hills and
is psrfecting arrangements for the
erection for q fine plant in Dead wood
next year.
Two bit gulch ia all elated over the
strike made in the EasIin Mining
company shaft at the depth of two
hundred feet. The vein had last night
bsen gone down into over Eve feet
without getting through. The ore is
largely pyrites of iron. In assay yes
terday gave $500 per ton. The Har-
dins have stayed by the property and
fought sdvsrsity for almost twenty
years and richly deserve success.
HOLY TERROR PAYING A DIVIDEND TO ITS
STOCKHOLDERS.
The Boly Terror Mining company on
last Monday paid its first dividend of
three cents per share to its stock FOLDERS.
The amount distributed was about nine
thousand dollars. For some time past,
says the Rapid City Journal Of the 18th
inst. IL has been known that this CON-
pany would within q short time CON-
nencs paying dividends a. the ore
being taken from the mine has been
sxceedingly rich, and with the large
body exposed on the 500-foot level it
was possible for the company to make
the Same clean ups that at first made
this mine famous. Under the able and
conservative management Of Superin-
tendsnt Fayel, the mine and mill has
been placed in the best working condi-
ton possible. Recently considerable
new machinery has been placed on the
mine and in the mill and with the rich
body Of ore now exposed on the lower
level the company will be able to make
regular monthly dividends TO it's stock
holders.
This company in active operation and
paving monthly dividend to its stock
holders will do much toward calling
tostoFn capitalists toward the mining
pavilion o. the southern Hills and effect
uaIly answer the assertions 20 repeatedly
made By owners Of mines Ia the north
- Hills to capltalists that there was
~ single mine ID the southern Hills
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-09-18
The Harnsy Paak Tar Matter.

The Journal is advised by "the other
side" that Mr.. LaBee's statements given
in Yesterdays issue are not altogether
accurate, and that the facts are as fol-
lows: According to the tax books of
Pennington county the taxes due from
the Harnsy's Peak Tin Mining company
up to and including the taxes of 1896
were last spring $l9,233, %. Both re.
representatives. Of the receiver and Of
English stockholders have been trying
for some time to settle this tax claim at
ffty per cent. but have been unable to
raise the money. Fifty per cent would
be s9.6ll.6l. Beginning in April, 1897
the county treasurer has been assigning
tax certificates held BY the county to
third parties until. in .luding those sold
within few days. he has realized be
tween y. 200 and $4,000 for ihs county.
The offer made on Wednesday was to
pay not 5000, a. stated by Mr.. LaBes,
but $500. (which with that already
received would make 5000 to $s, 800 in
all, or more than hfty per cent of the
original amount duel for tho taxes re-
maining-much Of the amount being on
property Of little or no value, and the
balance personal taxes. the validity of
which 10 disputed. The board declined
the offer of $500, bat . member in
timated that 5000 might bo accented.
This with the $4,000 to $500 already
collected. would make nearly two-thirds
Of the original tax. II il thought by .
good many people that the compromise
proposed was good one, and that the
offer should have been accepted lead
ing ~ II would undoubtedly to the sx-
penditure Of more money in the way Of
Development Of the property at Hill
City. But the board seems to have
thought otherwise.-Rapid Journal.
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wanted. The fellow, realizing that he
was caught, made no resistance to the
arrest which Immediately followed.
They came directly to town, and at
1920 Sheriff Plunkett and his man were
driving toward Deadwood, where they
arrived last evening at about seven
o'clock.
1t was rumored here that Judge
Lynch was going to try the case, but hs
evidently was in no hurry as word re
ceived from Deadwood last evening Was
to the effect that the sheriff had arrived
there safe and sound with his prisoner
beside Kim, and no warlike demonstra-
tions apparently on the tapis.-Rapid
Journal.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-09-18

Yesterday morning's paper stated
that Sheriff Plunkett. Of Lawrence coun.
~. and Deputy Sheriff Mahoney were
In the city ON the trail Of the Negro,
Moore. who had murdered Frank Staley
the morning before. Subsequent events
proved that they were on the right trail
for early yesterday morning they found
hiu. Messrs. Plunkstt and Mahonsy
we're accompanied from hereto Brennan
By Sheriff Ingersol and upon arriving
there they found him In the second or
they examined. Mr.. Malonsy opened
he door ofthe oar and saw two eyes
staring - him through the darkness.
He drew biz gun and ssid "Throw mp
your hands," and 10 his surpriss the
owner Of the eyes proved to b. the man
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-09-18

Last Wednesday the Meade county
bank received returns from a car load
of horses that had been shipped to east
ern markets TO be sold. There were
twenty-five head in the car. and the net
return was a draft for $50 90. At the
same time Was received a draft for
Sl49 81, this being returns for three
steers shipped to Chicago. Still that
don't prove very great deal. 1t just
goes to show that while mankind may
walk or ride as desired, the habit Of
eating can't be shaken off.-Sturgis
Record.
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Caaea DiSfnfased.

We are informed that the secretary
fstiasssd otto the fsssfvstrions:. tris:-sfSd and
abandoning the fencing proposition. but
that line riders should be put on TO
protect the reservation from intrusion
of stock. This is a victory for our stock
men and will establish precedent that
the government must keep the stock
from drifting onto the reservation itself,
and not depend on the stockmen.-
Buffalo Gap Republican.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-09-18
Something to Know.

1t may be worth something to know
that the very best medicine for restoring
the tired out nervous system to a
healthy vigor is Electric Bitters. This
medicine is purely vegetable, acts by
giving tone to the nerve centres in the
stomach, gently stimulates the liver and
kidneys, and aids these organs in throw.
ing off impurities in the blood. Electric
Bitters improves the appetite, aids di.
gestion, and is pronounced by some
who haye tried it as the very best blood
purifier and nerve tonic. Try it. Sold
for SOC or Sl.00 per bottle OF A. J. Jones
G Co.'S
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-09-18
BuckIen's Arnica Salye.

The Best Salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores ulcers. salt rheuln, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-.
lively cures piles, or no pay required
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfac-
ton or money refunded. Price 25 cents
per box. For sale by A. J. Jones & Co.,
druoyists
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-09-18
A Pleasant Surprise.

A very enjoyable surprise party was
sprung upon Mr.. and Mrs. James Clark
on Monday evening last, upon the oc-
casion Of the 18th anniversary of their
marriage. The evening was delight
fully spent in social converse. pleasing
games, ETC., and an elegant lunch was
served as crowning feature to the
evenings enjoyment which will be long
remembered by all participants. includ-
ing the highly esteemed couple in whose
honor the highly pleasing eyent was
planned.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-09-18
Special Excursion Rates.

Commencing Saturday, May Goth,
1897, and each Saturday thereafter un-
til October 3lst. 1897, We will 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 5. F.
Elliott. Agent, or address J. Francis, g.
p. A., Omaha, Neb.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-09-18
DR.. Daniels Compound Syrup Sangui-

The true principal for the cure of
Throat and Lung diseases, is sour me-
dicine. This you have in DR.. Daniels
Compound Syrup Sanguinaria. 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, s. ID.
If your druggist does not keep il, a
large bottle will be sent, express paid,
on receipt of the price-50 cts.
DAKOTA MEDICINE Co..
Mitchell. S. s.
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stats of South Dskois.


An iDquisition holden at Buffalo Gap
in the county and state aforesaid on the
9Th day of September. 1897. before l..
Ballou, justice of the peace. and acting
as coroner, of the said county, upon the
body of 7. A. Vaughn, there lying dead,
by the jurors whose names are hereby
subscribed. The said jurors upon their
oaths DO saw: We, the jury find that
said T. A. Vaughn came to his death by
the collision of two freight trains on
f.. + & NJ. V. r. r. on September the
7th. 1897. about ll:30 p. m. at Buffalo
Gap, through the carelessness of the
employees OF said road in running trains
too close together, without any felonious
Intentions on their part.
In testimony whereof, the said jurors
have hereunto set their hands, the day
and year aforesaid.
F s. Brown. Foreman.
NJ. Alexander.
Attest: John s. Fuson.
L. Ballou, J. p, and acting as Coroner.
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office.

II. r. Locke & Co., photographers of
Deadwood, S. d., will open up a photo
graph gallery in Custer for short time,
tunity. tuey uaNo USCI IOSdtru %
Deadwood about six years, and can fur.
nish the best of references. They will
open up in the near future and will
make the announcement as to date
soon
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-09-18

About rs new students were enrolled
at the normal last Tuesday. This is the
largest number Of new students ever
enrolled at the beginning of the term.
II as many old students return as usual
fhere will not be room for all without
considerable crowding.--Re9ister.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-09-18
The School Of Mines.

Charles N. Herried, of Eureka, the
member of the board Of regents who
has been delegated by the board to have
special charge of the school of mines.
was an arri-al Sunday morning. and
was joined in the evening by Regent
Hough from sturgis. Yesterday in
company with DR.. M'Gillycuddy, mat
ters pertaining to the school were
taken up with the result that names
were decided upon to fill the vacant
places on the faculty, the same to be
reported to the meeting of the board Of
regents at Vermillion the latter part Of
the week.
The gentlemen examined the build
ings and machinery, and expressed
themselves as much surprised at the
size of the "plant," there being more
machinery and a greater variety than
they had expected to see. They said
they want 1t understood that things are
settled now in regard to the school. and
that affairs will run smoothly from now
theoretical professors.
The outcome Of the visit Of these
gentlemen will be received with pleas.
ure by all who desire the good of the
school of mines instead Of personal
gain. BY the present action Of the
board, though somewhat delayed, the
school will be kept up to the good stand
ing it had attained during the past two
years. and it is now hoped no one will
try to injure it in any way. The school
will open on iime and good work will
be done under the careful management
Of President M'Gillycuddy and his
Efficient faculty. Messrs. Herried and
Hough will leave this morning for
Spesrfish to visit the normal school,
after which they lsaye for vermillion.
After the meeting of the regents there
they will 60 to Brookings and Madison.
Rapid City Journal
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-09-18

Ballafd's Snow Liniment is the most
penetrating Liniment in the world. 1t
cures pain and Inflammation of all kinds
quicker than any other remedy. Price
Soc. Every bottle guaranteed. A. ].
Jones & Co.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-09-18

A new cFe has been discoyered in
the limestoh be formation between Oxyx
and Wind aves which promises to be
something Exceptional. 1t has been
explored bit little ways, but several
very beautiful chambers have been
found, the hrgest of which was about
l50x30 feet. II. s. Gates found it and
put up stote ana mineral location
notices on it. Tie crystals are as fine
as can be found any nywhere.-Star.
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o. Metcalf and family have moved
Into town Thursday from their ranch at
Four Mile, and are occupying the
Hitchcock residence on Custer Avenue.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-09-18

Billiards. Horehound Syrup is the best
known remedv for consumption, coughs,
colds, and all throat and chest troubles.
Every bottle is guaranteed. 1t is the
best remedy for children. % and soc.
A. J. Jones & Co.
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c. w Stannard. of Rapid City, was
killed last Tuesday near that place
by the accidental discharge Of a gun
while out on hunting expedition. Mr..
stannard. in company with Gottlieb
Schnasse and Ed. Enderby started down
the valley to spend the day hunting.
They kept together until they reached
Maurice Keliher's place when the two
stopped for awhile and Mr.. Stannard
kept on, with the understanding that
they were to meet at the Holcomb
ranch, about l2 miles below Rapid City.
When within a half mile of the Hel-
comb place Messrs. Schnasse aud Endsr.
BY found the dead body of Mr.. Stannard.
shotthrough the heart. The supposition is
that while driving Mr.. Stannard had his
gun resting on his knees, and when
crossing . ditch 10 joltsd off and was
discharged, tho charge taking effect in
his heart, causing instant death.
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Verdict OF Coroner,s Jury.

An inquest was held at Buffalo Gap
on the Sth inst. over the body of the
late T. A. Vaughn. who was killed in
recent railroad train collision at that
place. The jury returned the following
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-09-18

The B. & NJ. will sell round trip tic.
kets to the State Fair At Omaha, Sept
10th and 2lst. good to return to the 25th
for one fare for the round trip, plus Sc
cents. admission to the fair.
s. r. Elliott. AT.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-09-18

A law suit before Justice Wells be-
tween w. Gambler, plaintiff, and Henry
Richardson, defendant, was held at the
court house on Wednesday. B. X.
Wood was attorney for the plaintiff, and
II. d. Reynolds for the defendant. The
suit was brought to determine the right
Of possession of team OF horses. wagon
and harness which Mr.. Richardson had
lpseyionsly sold n Mr, Gambler. The
Of feeling between the parties, who me,
on the street after the trial, where 9
quarrel ensusd and blows were ex.
changed. The com batants were separ.
ated and placed under arrest by Sheriff
Walsh and Deputy Ross.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-09-18

At the residence of H. Fleitnsr, near
Pringle. 8. D., on Wednesday, Sept.
10Th, 1897, Mrs. jane Rsmmer.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-09-18

NeV. II. Il NODIt WSut 10 IleIuOBd
s@a@ss.@y-.@sssusaaun.sz
and rancher came in Tuesday to loos
after his mining interests in this vicin
ity.
A. ID. Isherwood, the well known
stock man, came in from Elk Mountain
on Sunday and .ock rooms at the Klee-
mann.
Homer Jones departed on yesterday
evenings passenger for q visit with
relatives and friends at his old home,
Utica, Neb.
Ed. Cuthbertson, the Omaha travel
ing man, was taking orders for the
Wholesale establishment he represents,
on Wednesday.
Mrs. Mont. Mclaughlin came up from
Hot Springs on Wednesday for few
days visit. She will return today. We
are pleased to state that she is receiving
much benefit from the baths.
Charles Dorm, of Canton, Ohio, was An
arrival by Wednesday mornings pas
senRer. He is here for the purpose OF
placing in position the new machinery
lately received by the Grease factory.
Miss Garnet Kendall went to Hot
Springs, Monday to enter the Black
Hills college as q student. Rev. and
Mrs. Kendall and Mrs. Noble accompa-
MED her to the Springs, returning on
Wednesday.
C. w. Pitcher. w. A. Petch. NJ. s.
DAILY and s. X. Shankland took the
Tuesday morning train for Deadwood,
where they are serving their country in
the capacity of petit jurors in the pend
ing term of the U S. court.
Mrs. Lizzie Bes,in returned On sa.---
day from q few days visit with her
sister, Mrs. James Cochran, who resides
near Rockford. Her little niece, Jessie
Cochran, came with her and will re-
main and attend the public school in
this place during the fall and winter.
J.w. Hanna, formerly supt. Of the
Axle Grease factory at this place, came
in the forepart Of the week. accom-
panied by his wife. Mr.. Hanna comes
from Chicago, where he il manager of q
large paint grinding establishment be-
longing to Henry Robinson & Co. He
comes on business in connection with
his establishment, and will sojourn in
our city for . few days.
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that ever paid dividend to its share
holders, and that the only mining prop.
critics that could be worked with pro-
fit are to be found on the belt of the
northern Hills. This action ofthe Holy
Terror company forever dlsposes Of the
arguments made by this class Of citizens
ofthe Black Hills, and will do much
good in calling attention to the number
less promising mines in the southern
Hills that are awaiting development by
CAPITALISTS
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-09-18

Harry Boland, who is the cook at the
franklin House, received the sad intel
hgence last week that his little son, four
wears old, who was, with his other
children, in the care Of the sisters of st.
Martins convent at Sturgis, had died on
Wednesday OF last week, as a result Of
bleeding at the nose-Keystone Miner.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-09-18

William A. Fowler died at the home
Of bis son in.law, V. C. Currier, near
BILL City. on Tuesday, Sept. 9Th, Of
Illness His age was about seventy
years. He was a native Of Canada, and
an earlysettler in the Hills. He leaves
two daughters, Mrs. Currier, and Miss
Bertha Fowler, now living at Lead
News.
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Born.

In this city on Sunday. September
l2th, to Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Windsor. a
girl.
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good in calling attention to the number
less promising mines in the southern
Hills that are awaiting development by
capitalists.
NEW HOIST Fog THE DACy.
Fitzpatrick Bros. & Dacy, ownsrs OF
the Flora T.. group of claims at Ragged
Top, have purchased a fine new hoist
ing plant of the Harvey Peak Mining
company at the Hill City works and
the machinery is being moved up to
Ragged Top. 1t will be placed over the
49, foot shaft and will be put in oper-
alton as soon as possible. The COM
pany will then put crew Of men at
work and tie shaft will be sunk to
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handling a cage to a depth of loo feet
The last material taken from the bot
tom of the shaft indicated a change and
it is believed that quartzite will be
reached within 100 feet.-Pionser-
Times.
CASTLE CREEK ITEMS.
Pat. Nagle was in town this week from
Castle creek, and from him We learn,
that several efforts are being made to
work the creek bed.
Below Mystic, near Canyon city the
Burlington company is working. Supt.
lie Haven who is in charge Of the work
employees seven men. He uses drill
ing machine, the same as are used in
boring for oil, and has successfully put
down three six inch holes to bedrock
ranging in depth from thirty-fve to
forty feet. In every instance, so we
understand, he has found good gold
prospects.
Mr.. Pitts, who lives a short distance
above Castleton has interested eastern
parties and together they have taken
up all the ground from Pitts place TO
the Chipman bar, the latter included.
They expect to handle the water with
a pump and gasoline engine and work
in the bed of the creek.
Jim Brown and Messrs. Heymour and
Gorsuch are also making preparations
to work the creek.-News.