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A Lingua1 TangIe.

Farmer Hornbeak-While 1 was at
the village this afternoon l heard
drummer in Hopper's store say he had
Jest read that Hi Ching Lang-h'm-
that don't sound right; Hang Ling Chi
no; Lang Chung Hi-er-h m!-lemme
see It's Hang-no; Chi Lung Hang
Oh. pshaw,-Ching-no: Lung
Mrs Hornbeak-Mercy on us. Ezry!
What in time are you tryin' to git off?
Farmer Hornbeak-Why, l was jest
goin' to say that Hing Lung Chi-oh
drat it! Chang, Lang, Hang, Jang,
Dang; or whatever it is
Mrs. Hornbeak = Great day. EZry!
What nonsense are you tryin' to recite
You talk like dinner bell,
Farmer Hornbeak-I guess l do, for
a fact l was tryin' to say the name Of
that great Japanese or Chinese states
man.
Mrs. Hornbeak-Oh, you mean Lii
Hung Chang. Well what about him.
Farmer Hornbeak -I-I-I dunno
Judge.
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The Seventh Regiment.

. SAN FRANCISCO, May "a meet
ing of about fifty former residents of
Southern California was held in the
rotunda of the Palace Hotel this even
ing for the purpose of arranging for
the reception of the Seventh Regiment
N. G. c. to arrive Saturday morning
from Los Angeles. Mapor M. P. Sny-
der of Los Angeles was called to pre-
side and Richard Garvey was appointed
Secretary The meeting adjourned to
reassemble tomorrow evening for final
ARRANGEMENTS
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SAN FRANCISCO, May 5.-As the
mastering into service of the First Reg
iment OF Infantry continues the armory
on Page street assumes q more Warlike
appearance. Every precaution is taken
to insure the presence of the men who
have passed the physical examination,
and during the day only those who have
the permission of the Captain of their
respective companies to do so are al
lowed to leave the armory.
The Board of Surgeons charged with
the examination of the prospective re-
cruits began it's labors at o'clock this
morning, and worked hard during the
day. The total number of men of
Company f examined by the board was
123, and of these forty-one were re-
jected
In the case of Company A, in which
seventy-four men were passed by the
board. the complement was immediate
~ made up from the emergency rolls.
In Company f III men were exam
ined, ninety-six accepted and twenty
one rejected
Company G. presented JOG for examin-
alton. OF this number eighty-four
were accepted and twenty-five re-
3ected
1t is thought that all the companies
will have been mustered into service by
noon tomorrow.
1t was Captain Carrington's inten-
ton to muster in the companies to-day
as each one completed its quota aftef
the physical examination, but he de-
cided last night to wait until all the
companies are ready, and then the reg
iment will be mustered in as a whole.
This will be done. according TO present
calculations, some time to-morro"
morning between 10 o'clock and noon.
The regiment will then march to the
Presidio headed by its band, and the
First California Volunteers Will be
reality.
AS soon as the new regiment of in
fantry is formally organized, Dohef-
man will draw upon the Government
Ouartermaster's stores for such equip
ment as will be necessary to complete
" outfit the twelve companies.
Captain A. ]. Kelleher and First Lieu
tenant F. w. Dohrmann of the First
infantry Regiment, who were to-day,
bv special order from Washington, as
signed to the duties of Adjutant and
Ouartermaster, respectively, OF the
First Regiment of California Volun-
IeGTS. were lIllo AAAoAAAAiAe'
sworn into service by Captain Caring
ton.
THE MOSQUITO FLEET.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 5.-The reve-
nue. cutters Grant, Rush and Corwln
were to-day painted the regulation war
color. Alterations on the tugs Fearless,
Vigilant and Active are rapidly pro-
crossing. and in a few days they Will
be ready to join the revenue cutters
and then the mosquito fleet will be
ready for action.
The United States steamship Albat-
ross. late the Fish Commissioner
steamer. is being fitted out at the I'm
ion Iron Works.
CRUISER CHARLESTON.
VALLEJO. May 5.-The United
States. cruiser Charleston was formally
placed in commission to-day, and he1
crew of 300 men, with thirty marines
are now on board.
Immediately upon the arrival or the
steamer City of Peking at San Fran
cisco she will be brought to Mare Isl
and navy yard and docked. 1t is stated
that she is to take four thousand tons
of coal. besides large quantities or am
munition and provisions to Manila
When the Peking reaches the Philip
pines she may be transformed into
hospital ship.
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Santa Cruz Powder Works.

SANTA CRUZ, May 5.-An addition
is being made to the powder works
which will greatly increase their ca
pacity. In ten days the output of Gov
ernment powder will be POO, 600 pounds
daily, besides 6,000 pounds of guncot-
ton.
A Coroner's jury to-day returned a
verdict that the cause of the recent eX-
plosion, which caused the loss of thir-
teen lives, was unknown. ~,
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A spy AT INDIAN HEAD.
Attempt Made to Destroy the Gov
ernment Magazines.

BALTIMORE, May 5.-The "Ameri-
can" tomorrow will say:
News reached this city yesterday that
an attempt was made to destroy the
Government magazines at the Indian
Head proving grounds on the Potomac
River. twenty-five miles below Wash
ington. A huge pile of wood. contain
ing thousands of cords, located near
the magazine, was destroyed by fire
of an incendiary origin last Tuesday
night. Several suspicious characters
have been seen about the neighbor-
hood for some time past, and it is be-
lieved that spy in the employ OF the
Spanish Government had something to
do with applying the torch.
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Treasurer Thompson Resigns.

SAN DIEGO, May ). County
Treasurer ]. W. Thompson rendered
his resignation to-day as his bonds
men refused to qualify for an increase
demanded by the Supervisors. There is
said to be a shortage of 81 700 in cash
due the State on special funds, and
that the bondsmen had made up a pre-
vious shortage of quite a large amoEnt.
The resignation was accepted, but the
successor is not yet appointed. Thomp-
son is a prominent timer here, and
a leading member of the Republican
| party.
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Claimant to a Large Tract of Land.

OAKLAND. May 5-Frank V. Sala-
Ear, a bootblack, is claimant to 200
900 acres of land in the State of Sonora,
Mexico His title, he asserts, is based
upon Government patents which were
issued to his paternal grandfather
many years ago. The grant is within
sixty miles of the United States bor-
der, and comprises agricultural, min
ing and grazing lands of presumably
enormous value. Salazar has recently
taken steps to investigate the present
status of the grant.
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An order was issued to the yard fore
men this morning calling for volunteer
machinists, ship filters. coppersmiths
and blacksmiths to go to the Philip
pines on the Peking to repair our dam
aged warships.
Assistant Naval Constructor Capps
has been detached from the Union Iron
Works, and ordered to go in charge or
the men, Machines. tools and all appli-
ances for the repair of the vessels Will
be taken on the Peking.
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Yousouf Defeats Jenkins.

CLEVELAND, May 5.-The wrestling
match here tonight. best two in three,
between Tom Jenkins and Yousouf,
the Turk, was won by the latter after
game contest. Yousouf got the first
fall in one hour and one minute. The
second fall was awarded to the Turk
at the end of eleven minutes. Jenkins
climed a foul, but the referee would not
allow it. The decision caused Wig
orous protest from the spectators.
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s. p. VS.. Railroad Commissioners.

Heacock to-day began taking testimony
in the case of the Southern Pacific
Company VS.. the Railroad Commission
ers of the State of California The only
witness examined was George T. Klink
Auditor of the Disbursement Depart
ment of the railroad company. He told
about the amounts of different mort
cages upon the road and stated his
willingness to furnish the complete de-
tails next Monday, to which time the
hearing was adjourned.
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Nominations Confirmed.

WASHINGTON, May 5.-The Senate
in executive session made the following
combinations to-day: Postmasters-
California: John w. Short, at Fresno;
Lillian w Thomas, at Sausalito; Will
lam d. Ingram, at Lincoln Washing
toni A Benedict, at Centralia. Ari-
zona-John c. Pritchard, at Bisbee.
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GUILTY of Manslaughter.

Cardwell and Isaac Harris, on trial for
killing J. w. Hilton near Calabasas
several weeks ago, were to-day found
guilty of manslaughter, the jury rec
ommending them to the mercy of the
court.
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DEWEY's VICTORY AT MANILA,
A Telegram Purporting to Come
From Singapore Confirms 1t.

BOSTON, May 5.-The following tele-
gram received by F. T. Viles of Bos-
ton, from a friend in Singapore, was
read at the banquet of the Electric Club
tonight:
Singapore, May 3, 1898.
Reliable information received here
corroborating news of Dewey's victory
at Manila, and he is now executing the
duties of Governor-Generalt there"
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Eoresters of America.

HEALDSBURG, May 5.-The tenth
annual session of the Grand Court of
Foresters of America adjourned this
afternoon. Resolutions pledging sup
port to the Government in the war with
Spain were adopted. The Grand Court
will meet next year at Santa Clara. To-
night a banquet was given in honor of
the delegates.
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Assistant Secretary Roosevelt.

WASHINGTON, May 5.-Assistant
Secretary Roosevelt practically severed
his connection with the Navy Depart
ment to-day. and tomorrow he will
leave for San Antonio, Texas, to as
sumo his duties as Lieutenant-Colonel
of the regiment of mounted rifiemen
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Edna Wallace Hopper Divorced.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 5.-Edna
Wallace Hopper was to-day granted a
divorce from her husband, De Wolf
Hopper, by Judge Hebbard.
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CannibaIism in New Guinea.

BRISBANE (Queensland), May 5.--A
terrible story of cannibalism is reported
from New Guinea. Fourteen escaped
prisoners from Mana Mana attacked
friendly village, killing and eating
eighteen men,
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Prescribed Diet.

DR.. Medicus-A careful diagnosis
convinces me, madam, that you are
suffering from water on the brain; you
must adopt regularly prescribed diet
Fair what will that be?
Medicus tabsently)-Sponge cake
New Yerk Wolrd.
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road. passed through this city tonight.
The cars are being rushed to San Fran
cisco and the supplies will be hurried
on to Commodore Dewey's fleet.
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Ammunition for Dewey's Fleet.

LIMA (O.) May 5.-Three special cars
loaded with fixed cartridges for the use
of the Asiatic squadron's rapidfire guns
and attached to the Wells-Fargo ex-
press train on the Chicago and Erie
The record-union., 1898-05-06

We have known a man twenty years
who says he is very sick and liable to
die at any moment.-Atchison Globe.
The record-union., 1898-05-06

The rich men of town change every
ten years.
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MASTERING IN OF
FIRST REGIMENT.
Board Of Surgeons Busy Examining
Prospective Recruits.
Their Labors Expected to Be Completed By
Noon To-Day.

Work Rapidly Progressing in the
Fitting Out the Revenue Gut
ters and Tugs Composing the
MOSQUITO Fleet-The Cruiser
Charleston Placed in Commis-
sion.
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rush, and there was not enough
to go around. More of the same
kind are here now for to-day's
selling, at the same price. They
arc a splendid black figured al
paca skirt, neat brocaded pat
terms, full cut, percaline lined,
velveteen bound bottoms, per-
feet in swing and correct in
hang, and only 81 35.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-07
An Important Decision.

In circuit court Thursday Judge
Moore rendered decision that will be
farreaching in it's effects and will meet
with the universal approval of prospec
tors throughout the western country.
The facts of the case were as follows
In 1895 Barney Garvey, VIM. Naddy,
John Striegal, S. d. Burns, John Little
and Robert McShane owned the Bellamy
group of mining claims. and in necem-
Der of that year they agreed that George
Staiger might re locate the ground and
have one-third of it, and the original
owners each hold one-ninth. Staiger
relocated ground as the Crown Point
group, and then decided the whole to
Burns, who in turn sold it to VIM Selbie
for $1,000 and refused to give Naddy a
ninth Of the money. Naddy brought
the suit against Burns and Selbie for
his ninth, and after the plaintiff. Naddy,
rested his case, Frawley & Laffey moved
to dismiss the case and the court sus.
tanned the motion, holding the contract
to be illegol and void, saying:
"This practice of relocating ground
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-07
An Dnterprising Druggist

There are few men more wide awake
and snterprising than A. J. Jones & Co.,
who spare no pains to secure the best OF
everything in their line for their many
customers. They now have the valu-
able agency for DR.. Kings New Discoy-
cry for Consumption, Coughs and Colds.
This is the wonderful remedy that il
producing such a furor all over the
country by its many startling cures. 1t
absolutely cures asthma, bronchitis,
hoarseness and all affections of the
throat, chest and lungs. Call at above
drug store and get trial bottle free or
a regular size for 30 cents and $l.00.
Guaranteed to cure or price refunded.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-07
Pigs in Clover.

The A merican pigs (that is what the
Spanish cal u.s. are right in it; in the
clover, so to speak, as everything is 60
ing decidedly their way. The grea,
naval cont est at Manila, which was ex.
pected would be close, hard fight
resulted in an easy victory and the utter
destruction of the Spanish feet, with a
loss of 400 spaniards and small loss Of
men on our side, the ships coming out
without material injury.
This signal defeat Of the Spaniards in
the first real battle OF the war is far
reaching in its effect. which must result
in the loss to Spain of the PHILIPPINE
Islands, and will doubtless prove to be
the beginning Of the speedy end of the
war.
The next battle, which is expected to
occur in Cuban waters, between the
American feet and the combined fleets
Of Spain, which in the event of its oc-
curreneegit is but reasonable supposi-
ton will he duplicate Of the Manila
affair, and result in final climax to the
shortest and most brilliant war of
modern or ancient times.
The prospect for foreign intervention
in behalf of Spain is not assuring, and
indications now point to the conclusion
that the two beligerents will be left to
fight it out alone, in which event it is
plain to see the war will be brought to
a speedy and much to be desired end
ing.
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Passed the Senate.

In our issue of last week was briefly
suggested the policy of the passage of
a law by congress, exempting miners
who volunteer to serve in the pending
war from the performance of the annual
assessment work upon their claims
during their term Of service. 1t now
appears that the matter has enlisted
congressional attention, as we note
among the various war measures passed
by the senate on Monday, one provid-
ing that owners of mining claims shall
not forfeit them for not performing as.
sessment work upon them, provided
they enlist for the war, which measure
it is believed will become law.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-07
The Election.

The annual election of town and
school officers occurred ON Monday, and
was marked by a greater degree of en-
thusiasm than has been witnessed in
this place for many years. There being
but one ticket for town officers, the
interest centered upon the school
tickets. the "Citizens" and the "Educa-
tional Reform" the advocates Of each
working with undated zeal and vigor
from the opening to the closing of the
polls. The Citizens ticket, nominated
at mass meeting where number Of
ladies took part, and carried their point,
as they very often do, met defeat at the
polls, the Educational Reform ticket
winning ont by majority of about so
in the total vote of $50. 1t is believed
that fully $50 votes were cast by the
ladies which accounts for the unusual
large vote polled. The fair champions
of the two tickets were much in evis
dence with their carriages, and free
transit to the polls was the order during
the entire day. The officers elect are:
1st District-Mrs. 7. V. Garlock.
End District-J. N. Granger.
3rd District-M. A. Willis.
4th District--Mrs. Maggie Ainslie.
9Th District-W. Z. Benedict.
Treasurer-D. Carrigan.
TOWN OFFICERS.
1st District-James Clark.
2nd Dlstrict-J. B. Maple.
3rd District-A. j. Jones.
4th District-A Wilcox.
9Th Districts. n. Fitch.
Clerk-F. j. V. Rutkowski.
Treasurer-T. w. Delicate.
Assessor-R. s. Lewis
Marshal-O. l.. Metcalf
Overseer of Highways-W. Courtney.
Justice Of the Peace-W. +. Wells.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-07
For Over Fifty Years

An Old and Well-Tried Remedy
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for over fifty years by millions OF
mothers for their children while teeth
ing, with perfect success. 1t soothes
the child, softens the gums, allays all
pain, cures wind collie, and is the best
remedy for Diarrhea. Is pleasant to
the taste, Sold by Druggists in every
part of the World. twenty-five cents q
bottle. It's value is incalculable. Be sure
and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup, and take no other kind.
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to avoid the doing of the annual assess
ment work is detrimental to the country
end has grown into pernicious practice,
that should be stopped, and much as l
regret it, as Mr.. Naddy will be the first
one 10 suffer yet under the law l am
constrained to hold the agreement il
legal and void."-Deadwood Independ-
ent
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-07
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The Best Salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores ulcers, salt rheum, 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.
druggists:
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-07

Children like it, it saves their lives
We mean One Minute Cough Cure, the
infallible remedy for coughs, colds,
Group, bronchitis, grippe, and all throat
and lung troubles. A. j. Jones & Co.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-07

1t is a great leap from the old fashion
ed doses Of blue-mass and nause Gus
physics to the pleasant little pills known
as DeWitt's Little Early Risers. They
cure constipation, sick headache and
biiiousness. A. j. Jones & Co.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-07
THURSDAY

The farmer, the mechanic and the
bicycle rider are liable to unexpected
cuts and bruises. DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve is the best thing to keep on hand.
1t heals quickly, and is a we'll known
cure for piles. A. J. Jones & Co.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-07
A Fond Farewell.

By reason of some hitch In the ar
rangements for transportation, Company
/ did not leave this place for Sioux
Falls until Thursday evening, upon
which occasion every town, camp and
community In the Southern Hills was
represented in the grand demonstration
given in its honor at the railroad depot
Never before in the history Of this
place has there been assembled such a
vast crowd to extend the parting hand
and bid fond farwell to departing
friends. The honored company was
formed in front of the armory at $50 p
M, after which, headed by the Custer
band and under the escort Of the Grand
Army, with flags and banners, and amid
the peal of resounding cannon, marched
to the depot, where the vast multitude
had assembled. Upon the arrival OF
the company at the depot thousand
tongues united in loud and prolonged
cheers for the brave soldier boys, which
were given with a will that gave un-
mistakable evidence of their sincere
and ernest character. The iefinterim
intervening before the departure Of the
train was devoted to the expression OF
the final farewell's between the boys
and their weeping relatives and friends.
1t was a scene Of unusual sadness, and
many fearful eyes gave emphasis to the
deep sorrow that prevailed in the hearts
Of those who were called upon to give
up, for an indefinite period. husbands,
brothers and sweethearts as sacrifice
upon the altar Of patriotism. When the
last farewell's had been exchanged and
the company had entered the cars,
cheering was resumed with a degree OF
vigor and enthusiasm that has been
rarely equalled, and amid the booming
Of cannon and the continued cheering
the train pulled out, and some dis
tance up the track the final salute was
given by the Grand Army which had
taken such position with that special
purpose in view
That a more ernest demonstration
upon the part of any community toward
a company Of our country's defenders
upon their departure upon the mission
of war, was ever witnessed anywhere,
we do not believe. Every heart beat in
friendly and harmonious unison, and
every tongue was loud in its expression
of regard and good will. and it need not
be said that the auspicious event will be
held in the most sacred remembrance
by our people as loug as memory serves
to shape the trend of human thought.
Following is list of the names and
post Office addresses Of the officers and
men comprising the company:
CUSTER.
Captain, c. S. Denny.
First Lieutenant, Z. ID. McCleland.
Second Lieutenant, q. II. Wood.
First Sergeant, WILDER Todd.
Second Sergeant. III. |. Putnam.
Third Sergeant, Newton Todd.
Fourth Sergeant, b. T. Reid.
Fifth Sergeant. b. F. Towner.
First Corporal, NJ. A. Willis
Second Corporal, William Wiehe.
Third Corporal, ]. w. Plummer
Fourth Corporal, Roy G. Greisen.
Fifth Corporal, c. III. Henderson.
Sixth Corporal, f. K. Taylor.
Seventh Corporal, j. c. Wells.
Eighth Corporal, Thos. FenwIck.
Musicians, Jessie Weir, L. A. Crouter
Sergt. T. I. Wheeler, promoted to Bat.
talliou Sergeant Major.
Private c. s. Manahan, promoted to
Battalion Bugler.
PRIVATES
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-07
Circuit Court.

The May term of the Custer county
circuit court convened on Tuesday, the
3rd inst, Judge Levi McGee presiding.
The day was consumed in the prelimin-
airy call Of the calendar and the setting
Of cases for trial.
WEDNESDAY.
The case Of w. G. Ward VS.. d. F.
Shope was tried to court. Judgment for
plaintiff.
Case Of the State Of South Oak ota vs..
Samuel Shafer, charged with grand
larceny, defendant appears in court and
by his attorney asks permission to plead
guilty to malicious mischief. By con-
sent of tho States attorney, court so
ordered, and fines defendant $500
Case of South Dakota VS.. w. +. and
Sam McAdam, appeal from Justice
court, on motion of defendants attor.
ney, court orders dismissal OF action.
THURSDAY.
Case of j. T. Wright VS.. C.. B. & @
Railroad company. Suit for damages
sustained. The case occupied the atten
tion Of the court during the entire day
and was still in progress when court ad.
iourned for the day.