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

Paramount, w. Va, July 22.-PrCSi-
dent Ratchford, who arrived this
morning, rcpudiates the alleged Dcbs
interview printed yesterday, and says
it was prepared by the other side to
create dissension and weaken the min
ers' cause. When asked about Dolan,
he said he had gone to Pittsburg,
where he will tie Up the De Armitt
miners in n few days.
II don't know how he means 10 do
it." Ratchford continued, "but Dolan
is a man of determination and seldom
uttcrs idle words. He says the Kan
sas men have postponed action, but his
private advices are that they will act
inside of ten days. When they net in
Iowa, Missouri will follow" Ratch-
ford says Gompers will send organi2-
ers Immediately and assessments
among the men will pay the expenses.
This morning the men who attended
the Debs meeting Mt Watson last night
were discharged. Only eleven men
there have joined the union. There are
now 347 union men In the district.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-31
HAD ONLY Mr.. LEASE TO. SELL
sheriff Finds Only Soap Boxes It
the Homo of Mary T..

Wichita, Kan, July 23.-Thc Jarvis
Conklin Mortgage company renewed
its fight on Mrs. Mary +. Lease. the
populist orator, by filing new proceed
ings in aid of execution in the probate
court. This time the execution was
against both Charles and Mary L.
Lease. but Sheriff Cone found that
Mrs. Lease was out of the courts iur-
isdiction. being i'll Iowa on u lecture
tour.
Mrs. Lease has disposed of her pi-
ano. and sold or given away every stick
of furniture except n couple of old
bedsteads, good only for kindling
wood. The family uses soap boxes in
stead Of chairs. In making his return
ON the execution, Sheriff Cone said:
THE only property Mrs. Lease has in
Wichita that we might sell is Mr..
Lease, and nobody will want to buy
him.
Before leaving on her trip Mrs.
Lease told her friends that the family
would soon occupy furnished apart
ments down town. She denied that she
was going to move to New York.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-31
DAKOTA CROP CONDITIONS.
Wheat Recovering From the Effects
of the Hot Winds.


Huron, July 24.-The bulletin from the
government bureau here summarizes
crop conditions in South Dakota as fol-
lows:
Wheat In most localities Is slowly re-
covering from the effects of the lat hot
winds, but considerable damage will be
permanent. The past week was gener-
ally dry with but few light, widely
scattered showers. Rain would be very
beneficial generally, though there APP
pears "a be sufficient soil moisture 70
mature headed wheat In most southern
and eastern counties. There has been
very little rainfall in the Black Hills for
some time and all crops need rain very
much. The sunshine was above the av-
erage, but there was some ~cloudiness
with cool weather the earlier part Of the
week, which was beneficial generally TO
wheat.
Early spring wheat Is all headed and
Is in the milk" and dough stages,
with the exception Of a few northern
counties, where it Is some later and still
shows more or less injury from the late
spring frosts. The early wheat is fill
ing well and promises good quality and
yield and in many southern counties
IlAi FNSA VIII DNbAh AZ " iN' 49,
Late wheat is mostly headed. but the
yield. with few exceptions, will be light,
owing to short heads n poor stand.
In many central localities much will not
pay for harvesting, especially where
stubbled n poorly put In. There Is
considerable complaint OF late wheat be-
ing very uneven and Of some rust and
blight In a few places, also injury from
insects In scattered localities.
Rye and barley harvest Is in progress,
but yield only fair. oats are good quail
ity, but thin on the ground and begin
ming to turn in southern counties. Flax
late, but fair.
The past week was very favorable for
corn n II has made rapid growth, and
sufficient moisture hereafter viii make
. good yield.
Millet and wild grasses are doing fine
~. Haying IL in progress generally and
will make n good crop. Potatoes have
grown very rapidly and viii be plenti-
ful. Only q or two complaints Of In
jury from bugs so far.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-31
May BOYCOTT THE RAILROAD
California Liquor Dealers Protcc-
tive Association Protests Against
Discrimination.

San Francisco, Cal, July 2G.-Therc
is a fairly good prospect of a lively
b~oycotting war between the Atlantic
and Pacific and Santa Fe roads and
the California Liquor Dealers Protec-
tive association. Recently, according
to advices received by the latter body,
the Santa Fee Railroad company issued
an order prohibiting it's employees from
entering saloons when either on or Off
duty.
This order was promptly taken up
by the board Of trustees representing
the liquor merchants of the states II
at a meeting held at the rooms of the
association resolutions were adopted
requesting the Santa Fe to modify its
order, which they claim is a discrim-
ination against many of the large in
~terests of the state. Copies were sent
to each member OF the organization
and to II. c.. Bush. general freight and
passenger agent of the railroad.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-31
PENSIONS AND POSTMASTERS.
Official Lists of the Departments
are Revised and EN-
uIpd

Washington. July 2~6.-Pensions were
granted Saturday as follows:
Iowa-Original: James Mclntire, Well
man: George III. Henderson, Pleasanton
Levi j. Ownes. brooklyn; Bruce b. Ketch-
um (deceased), Buffalo Center. Reissue:
Gladwin G, Smart. Thornburg. Reissue
and Increase: Frederick n. Taylor. Jewell.
Widow and Minors: Marion Kellogg, OF
tumwa; Sarah Jennings, AttiCa; Irene G.
Spencer. Ames: Lilly /. Edison, Cedar Rap
ids: minor of John Deem, Cedar Rapids.
Supplemental: Carrie NJ. Steen, DEBORAH.
South Dakota-Additional: Charles III.
Edwards, Osceola.
Nebraska-Orlginal: Edward ]. Doneck-
en-. Omaha. Supplemental: William Ii.
Perry, Soldiers Home. Restoration and
Increase: Edgar w. Thornton, Reynolds;
Jesse Ousterhout. North Platte.
Postmasters were appointed yesterday
as follows:
Iowa-Blockton, Taylor county. N. o.
Hickenlooper, vice C. S. Liggett. resigned,
Cincinnati, Appanoose county, Inner
Fowler, Vice G.. w. McKeehan, removed
Conrad, Grundy county. ii. E. Frederick.
vice @. w. Peppermint, removed; Kent,
Isley, removed; Knowlton, Ringgold coun-
~, l.. r. Yaryan, vice j. Il. McGinty, re-
moved: Numa, Appanoose county. II. +.
Kewlcy, vice j. w. Hibbs. removed; oak
VILE, Louisa county, G.. II. Hall, vice j. c.
Thompson, removed; Roland, Story coun-
~, J. j. Stoklta, vice j. II. Johnson, re-
moved Russell. Lucas county, j.. II. Gin.
ton, vice Il. Il. Plots, removed; Shellburg,
Benton county, T.. V. Wilson, vice G. ID
Crawford, removed; Sully. Jasper county,
moved; Weldon, Decatur county, NJ. l..
Lillard, vice NJ. A. Critchne.d. removed.
NebraslIa-Hale, Madison county. Frank
Ploucek, vice s. j. Finnegan, resigned.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-31

as made the slave, sent 10 XII Caius
Marius, fly quaking from the presence of
him who had been consul.
He, more than any other, created the
Grand Army of the Republic, that organ-
iZation which makes us remember what
we are prone to forget. Here his form
viii sleep forever, guarded by them and
by those who follow them. | greet you,
comrades. in memory Of our great com
mander and in memory of the old days
and the old cause!
1t was he who gave us the 9weet observ-
ance of Memorial Day. Only a poet could
have thought il; only a poet could have
made it come true, it is above all others
our best loved holiday; our festival OF
1t forever, with all the flowers that grow
upon the prairies and In the gardens OF
Illinois. And there will be tears.
If We listen, we shall hear an echo of ali
thinking OF him, because he always
thought of them. II is an old lesson, and
a good lesson. We never needed 1t more
than now, II he were alive, what voice
would ring like his for civic honor? What
form wou.d lead like his, the nation, the
state. and the city? Nothing was too
great, nothing too small, If only It were
right to espouse. To all the duties Of
peace he brought the rugged qualities that
made him great in war.
Our days are like the weaver's shuttle.
We are Fastening to the end. Is II not
something to remember, something to be
DIcuh VI lpTtNtI ludl, III IHtS great ttTt-
mony. those who followed another nag
than his. have come to pay their tribute
to the great citiZen-soldier? Men of the
south, the Grand Army welcomes you, the
Loyal Legion welcomes you, Il,nois well
comes you. and the nation greets you with
an open hand. Brave men cannot hate
forever. If we conquered you once, you
have, IN a beautiful sense, conquered us to-
day. when you m!ngle your love with ours.
for the heroic, for the patriotic, and-sure-
ly ! may say it-for the flag which has
been saved for us all.
Here we make a sacred place. Hero we
consecrate a name, already consecrated I'm
our bravest annals. We give the statue 10
the world. in the presence OF the wife he
loved and honored. His children and his
children's children are here to learn how
great a name they bear. He Is not ours
alone, but yet we claim him. In coming
years. the throngs that crowd the avenue,
will see a silent figure, always on duty.
They will know that, and all the world
VIII know that II Is Logan-Illinois has
kept her trust.
The exercises were completed short
~ after 3 o'clock. The parade and
review followed, the troops falling In
line in Twelfth street under the com
mand of grand marshal General
Brooke Of the department of the Mis-
souri,, and marched north on Michigan
avenue, past n reviewing stand. Over
10000 men were in line. Ten surviv-
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-31
A REGENCY CASE SENSATION
Treasurer Only Accounts For Part
of the Cash.

Sioux Falls, July ga sensation
developed yesterday in regard to the
regency contest. Attorney General
Grigsby returned from Pierre and
states that the new board Of regents
cannot secure Il settlement with
Treasurer Williams of Webster, of the
old board. When the new board com
menced to act, by virtue of a decision
handed down in their favor, by the
supreme court, Mr.. Williams had in
the treasury over $4,000. Action was
Immediately commenced by the old
board TO test the constitutionality of
the amendment creating the new
board. Pending n decision no settle
ment was made with Williams. The
decision was handed down about a
week ago and Williams was called upon
for the cash. He could not produce
but $4,000.
Mr.. Williams claims the old board
ordered him to eXpend the other $l0,-
600, and further, that he can show
where the money went. The old board
not being recognized by the supreme
court invalidates this expenditure and
II looks as if Williams will have 10
stand the loss.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-31
PRICE OF SILVER IS VERY LOW
Bar Silver Went to the Lowest Point
Yesterday Reached III
Two YcnPS'

New York, July 23.-Thc Herald
says: bar silver declined to the low
est price in two years and private dis
patches from abroad received in Wall
street are to the effect that holders
of white metal have weakened Some
bullion brokers assume that this
means that the silver pool, which was
formed abroad more than a year ago,
was liquidating its holdings. Other
brokers were of the opinion that the
holdings of the pool have been liqui-
dated some time ago and that lessend
the demand for silver in the east, and
through the adoption of the gold
standard by Japan, among other rea-
sons, was responsible for the decline.
Outsiders generally called attention to
the fact that the recession in the price
came simultaneously with the an
nouncement Of the great gold discov-
cry in Klondyke region.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-31
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
Combinations Organized For Bust
ness

Pierre, July 23.-Articles of incorpor-
alton have been filed for the Charles
Mix County Milling company, at Cas-
Italia, with q capital stock of $4,000; In
corporators, F. c. Smith, J. II. Wolf,
imball, and 4. G.. Wolf, Castalla.
The Beresford Cooperative Creamery
company, with a capital stock of $4,000;
l.. =. Lamberton, president; Il Schmidt,
secretary.
The Farmers Traffic association, at
Parkston, with a capital of $4,000; in
c~orporators, w. j. Mcdonald, Claus
Stamp, j. w. Stamp. The purposes of
the corporation are to erect O. building
and handle grain.
The c. A. Griffith Hardware company,
at Deadwood, with a capital Of $4,000;
incorporators. Charles a. Griffith, r. V.
Griffith and +. NJ. Benedict.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-31
LIVE AND DIE IN WASHINGTON
Talmage Says Tho Report OF Dissatis-
faction in His Church Is in
No Manner True.

Des Moines, Ia, July 23.-Dr. 4. De
Witt Talmage was asked:
rs the report that you are dissntis-
fed with your settlement in Washing
ton and that you will not return in
the autumn true?"
NO." replied DR.. Talmage. THAT
story from top to bottom, stem to
stern, is n falsehood. sent out by ma
licious persons in Washington. Why,
! have NO idea of leaving the church in
Washington. Everything is satisfac-
tory. The congregation and myself
are in perfect harmony. Ny relations
TO DIR. Sunderland in the c~o.pastorpte
is completely happy. ] expect to live
and die in Washington"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-31
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION
Large Attendance 1.-The Editorial
Convention TO st. paul.


Huron, S. d., July 26.-A Sunday
school picnic and convention in Grant
township on Thursday was very large
ly attended. Among the speakers
were Rev. II. j.. Carson of Scotland, STU
p~erintendent of Presbyterian Missions
Rev. Edwin Brown of Wolscy, Rev. j..
ii. Grant and +. IL. Kerst of Huron.
j. +. Holiday, secretary of the South
Dakota Press association, here today,
said that between $50 and 800 people
would constitute the editorial eXcur-
sion and outing TO the Twin Cities and
Lake Minnetonka mex week. Min
neapolis and 81. Paul people have made
arrangements TO give the quill driv-
er sand their ladies q grand reception.
Charles Doner and wife and Miss
Edith Wick Of Murray, Ia, are guests
Of Elmer Kelly and family; the three
ladies are sisters.
Miss a. NJ. Hesse of Rock Valley, Ia,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. j. NJ. Jar
Wis, in this city.
Hon. Coc /. Crawford has returned
from Iowa City, where he went to see
his son who was very seriously i'm
iured some weeks since by being
kicked by a horse. The little fellow,
whose hip was broken, is slowly re-
covering, and will soon be able to come
home.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-31
Heavy Rainfall at Aberdeen.

Aberdeen, July 21.-The rainfall
ceased this morning, though the sky
is still overcast. The total fall of wa
ter was 2.05 inches.
The republican judicial committee
for this district held a meeting here
last night and decided to hold a con-
v~ention at Groton some time about the
middle OF September.
Judge Campbell will probably be re-
nominated without opposition.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-31
MRS. JOHN A. LOGAN.

pedestal, which in turn stanrs upon n
mound within which is a crypt for the
reception Of Logan's remains, from
which position it is Il dominant object
IN the park.
Crowds began to assemble along
Michigan avenue long before the e&er-
eises began. Stands lining the broad
thoroughfare facing the monument,
and window space was at Il premium.
As ! o'clock. the hour for the ceremo-
MES to begin, drew near, the jam be-
came a crush, but police precautions
were well taken and the people were
rood natured. At about this time the
reviewing stand at the statue began
filling up with distinguished person.
ares. Governor Tanner Of illinois;
Scofeld Of Wisconsin; Mount of lndi-
ana: IIolcomb of Nebraska; Atkinson
Of West Virginia, and suits were
among the first 10 enter, led by the
presentation committee. Secretary OF
War Alger, ms the presidents repre-
sentative, and the Judges of the SUI
preme and circuit courts came next;
then Geo. Il. Peck, the orator OF the
day, and Sculptor st. Gaudens. The
Logan family were among the last 10
enter the stand.
The boom Of the cannon on board
the revenue cutters Gresham, Jessen-
den and Calumet, anchored in the har-
Dor, announced the hour of ] o'clock.
Then the Rev. Arthur Edwards deliv-
cred the invocation. Next Judge Hen
nv Blodgett of the federal bench, on
behalf Of the monument commission,
presented the statue TO the state. At
the word, and as the cannons doomed
a salute, Jack ILL.," the 5-ycar-old
grandson OF the BLACK Eagle" tugged
Mt the silken cord, the wells dropped
from the statue and the massed thou
sands sent up a mighty cheer, while
steam whistles added TO the din.
Then Governos Tanner, in a short
speech, accepted the statue in behalf
of the state and gave way to Orator
Peck.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-31
IT is THE SAME OLD STORY
Negro Taken From "A Train in Geor'
gia and Iynched and He
nnAnrXnI IL.

Atlanta, July 23.--Oscnr Williams,
the negro who committed an assault
on the daughter of a Henry county
farmer last week, and was transferred
to the Macon Jail for safe keeping,
was taken from the Central railway
train. on which he was being brought
10 Atlanta for safe keeping at Griffin,
this morning and lynched.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-31
MEMORY OF GEN. LOGAN
PERPETUATED BRONZE
Many Thousands Witness the I'm
yelling of the Equestrian
Statue in Chicago.
Mr.. pECK'S ELOQUENT ADDRESS
The Parade Was One of the Largest
and Most Imposing That Has
Been Seen i'm Chicago
for Years.

Chicago, July 23.-The magnificent
bronze equestrian statue of General
John A. Logan was unveiled at Lake
Front park this afternoon with impos-
in ceremonies. Life long friends of
"Black Jack" pronounce it a magnii-
cent likeness. 1t represents him seat
ed on "A charger which is excitedly
paving the ground, while the rider
holds the colors aloft In his right hand
as he did VIXEN he rallied the broken
ranks Of federal troops and led them
to victory at the battle of Atlanta,
just thirty-two years ago today. The
statue Is the work of August st. Gaud-
ems and is considered one OF his mas
terpieces. Standing upon a granite
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-31
MOVING THE STOCK
WITH GREAT RAPIDITY
One Thousand Head Taken From
Chamberlain to Chicago in
twenty Three Hours.
THE MILWAUKEE, COMPANY DID 1T
Faster Than Passenger Train limo
1.-Two Hundred and Fifty
People Will Go with the
Editorial Excursion.

Chamberlain. July 26.-The Chicago.
Milwaukee and st. Paul Railroad com
pany has recently 0 all previous
records in transporting stock from this
city TO Chicago. A train containing
1000 head of sheep belonging 10 Frank
lin e Bartlett. coded Sioux land stock
men. was hauled from Chamberlain to
Chicago In the remarkable time OF TWEEN
ty-threc hours and thirty minutes, be-
ing several hours less than the best
passenger train tim between the two
points. The Milwaukee company Is do
ing everything Ia IT'S power TO satisfy
shippers, and its efforts are meeting
with a substantial reward In materially
increasing stock shipments from this
point.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-31

Last year was one of the most profit
able for the fire insurance companies
ever experienced by them, but this
year promises even better results. The
fire loss in the United States and Cam
ada, according to the New York Jour
nal Of Commerce, has amounted to
S57, o40,4 ~ during the first half year,
against n loss of 500, 950,550 In the
same time last year, and over $66, 000,-
600 in the first six months of 1895.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-31
sEARCHERS FOR RARE FOSSILS
They Unearth Some e Spcci-
mems Near Laramie CITY,
Wyoming.

New York, July 23.-The expedition
that was sent in May last to Wyoming
by the American Museum of National
History to search for fossils OF extinct
reptiles has unearthed specimens which
win asrlch the scientific treasury OF
that institution. Dr. Workman and
Barnum Brown are in charge Of the ex-
pedition. The work Of excavation is GO
ing on near Laramie City. Workman
and Brown found two gigantic dino
saurs. each about fifty feet long. one
fossil has ben exposed and will soon be
ready for shipment. The museum has
two expeditions working in Kansas and
Nebraska. These two expeditions also
have been very successful.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-31
DRUGGISTS In Session.

Sioux Falls, July Pa large num-
Der of druggists from all owe the state
arrived yesterday to attend the state
pharmaceutical meeting. Mayor Sites
welcomed the delegates and John Nc
Claim responded. Last night all attend
ed a dance in their honor. Election OF
officers will occur tonight. ,
II. j. Browne, secretary Of the Y. M.
G. A., resigned and left for the east
yesterday. The association rooms are
closed.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-31
CATTLE THIEVES CAUGHT.
One OF the Gang Killed and tho
Rest Captured.


Dcadwood, July 2G.--Word reached
here yesterday that Deputy Sheriff
Robert Devine and n posse of Natrona
county, Wyo., had captured n part of
the notorious Currie gang of cattle
thieves and robbers ear Cas-
per, Wyo., after "a desperate conflict,
in which Bob Smith onc of the gang,
was killed, and his brother, Al Smith
severely wounded. Lee Devine II son
of Robert Deyinc, leader of the posse,
received a rifle ball in the arm. This
IS n detachment of the gang that held
up the bank at Belle Fourche several
weeks ago, but il is not believed that
any Of the men implicated in the bank
robbery were captured. Deyinc, lea
der OF the gang that effected the cap
ture, is foreman Of the G.. y. cattle
outfit whose ranch is near Casper. EX-
Senator Carey of Wyoming, owner of
the G.. Y. outfit, was in Dcadwood yes
tcrday and received n letter from De
vine, telling of the taking Of
the thieves and the recovery
of fifty head Of stolen cattle. lie had
ridden all night to reach Casper with
the prisoners. The Currie band of
robbers belong in Johnson county,
Wyo., in IA rough region, where the to-
Biography and sympathetic sentiment
on the part of the settlers toward the
cattle thieves insures them against APP
prehcnsion and capture.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-31
CARNEGIE REFUSES TO BID,
Says He Cannot Furnish First Glass
Material Ihside OF the
Iitnit

Washington, July 2i.-Secretary Long
has received replies from the Carnegie and
Bethlehem companies to his invitation to
submit bids for supplying armor plate for
the battleships Illinois. Wisconsin and AL
ALBANIA, in accordance with the limitation
placed by congress upon the price to be
paid for armor. Both companies decline
firmly TO bid within the $500 limit on the
ground that 1t is not possible for them to
produce armor of the quality they have
been supplying the government, at that
figure,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-31
ARE TOO OLD TO BE USEFUL
CONSERVATION in the Ranks Of the
Old Teachers i'm the Schools
of Dubuuuc.

Dubuque, Ia, July 23.-Thcre is
great CONSERVATION in the ranks of the
old teachers in the public schools OF
this city. Many of them have re-
ceived letters from the superintendent
requesting them to send in their rcsig,
nations. The pressure from young
graduates for positions has probably
Influenced the school board. Some OF
these teachers have been in the schools
twenty-five or more years.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-31

Two records of 104 ont OF n posi-
bic 105 with the Lee-Metford rife have
already been made this year by Sap
per Gale Of the Royal engineers and
Sergeant Dalgetty Of the Berwick-on-
Tweed rifles. The firing was ut the
regulation ranges, seven shots each
at 200, 500 and 600 yards, in military
positions. In both cases the men
missed the bulls-eye at the shortest
range. The highest score made with
the discarded Martini-Henry rifle I'M
der the same conditions was 103.