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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-02
New National Reserve,

Quiet preparations have been in pro-
gress for some weeks, says a late New
York special, looking toward the organ.
ization of national volunteer force,
which if organized on tho lines laid
down, is expected by its promoters to
be the largest assembly of volunteers
the world has known, having allegiance
to one flag. This new army of the
nation will be Of a distinct character
from the militia Of the several states
and does not seek in any way to con
fiict with it, The preliminary steps
were taken on Friday night, when dis
tinguished veterans and Others interest
ed gathered at the WaldorfAstoria
hotel as the guests of Col. w d. II.
Washington. After standing toasts had
been drunk to the president of the
United States and the army, navy and
volunteers" Gen. 0. 0. Howard was
called to the chair and soon after the
National Volunteer Reserve" was for
mally organized.
Among those who were present or
represented were: Gen. O. O. Howard,
Gen. Arson G. McCook, Gen. Adelbert
Ames Of Lowell Mass; Gen. James
Grant Wilson, Gen. Martin McMahou,
Gen. Il. A. Molinaux, Gen. A. J Pierson,
Col. ii. ii. Ames, Gen. Dan f. Sickles,
Maj. Gen. Joshua l.. Chamberlain, of
Brunswick, Me; Gen. Thos. J. Wood, of
Dayton, o.; Gen. f. B. Wilcox, Of Wash
ington, d. c.; Gen. Eli Long, of Plain
field, n. j.; Gen. Joseph Wheeler. of
Alabama: Gen. James Longstreet, of
Washington; Gen. r. S. Peck, of Bur-
lington, VT; Gen. Zenas II. Bliss, of
Washington; Gen. Stanley, OF the SOL
diers' home at Washington, and Gen.
Simon b. Buckner, of Lexington, Ky.
Gen A. &. McCook and John Duffais
were elected secretaries of the
meeting. The plan and scope Of the
movement, which was termed "a grand
army of individual Americans" was ex.
planned by Col. Washington. 1t is pro-
posed that this new national reserve
shall consist of volunteers, who shall
sign enlistment blanks agreeing in case
of a foreign war or invasion to take up
arms at the call Of the president Of the
United States or Of the governor of the
state or territory in which they reside.
A central headquarters is to be estab
lished, which would pra ctically be a
clearing house for recruits and for en-
listment. 1t is the hope of the founders
of the notional volunteer reserve that
from two to FIVE million of patriotic cit
izens will be found ready to form part
of this patriotic body ready at all times
to defend the flag.
Officers were elected as follows: Lieut..
Gen. James Schofiield, U. S. A., com
man der; Lieut.. Gen. James Longstreet,
Z. S. A., vice commander; Gen. 0. O..
Howard was elected chairman of the
military committee, with vice chairmen
as follows: Maj. Gen. Adelbert Ames,
Lieut.. Gen, Joseph Wheeler, Maj. Gen.
Greenville NJ. Dodge. Col. Washington
was elected president of the organiza-
ton and Gen. McCook secretary.
The executive committee of the mill
tary committee, it is said, will meet
daily. This committee consists of Gen.
Schofield, Longstreet, Howard. Ames,
Dodge, Wheeler, McCook, Wood, Pier.
son, MOlinaux. Mahon and President
Washington.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-02
Silver Republican Kick.

The following article, which is clearly
self explanatory, appeared in recent
issue of the Lead Call:
"The free silver republicans of Law
renee county will meet, most probably
at Deadweod, in the near future for the
purpose of talking over matters incident
to the coming campaign, and formulating
plans for the future. The fact is this
element, to put it in a mild form, does
not propose to drag any more chestnuts
out of the fire for the purpose of feed
ing hungry horde of populist states
men. They must have representation
in the future, at least to the extent Of
being recognized, or else they will play
ball by themselves. IL the pops have
bloated themselves a'p to that point
where they imagine they can longer use
the free silver element Of this county as
foot rug, the Call desires thus early in
the year to direct their attention to the
fact that they will wake up the morn
ing after the election next November
and discover their mistake. The free
silver republicans left the republican
party because they believed the party
to be wrong as regards the financial
question. They left dominant party
and aligned themselves with the party
they, almost to a man, knew could not
be successful in the campaign of 1896,
and consequently they cannot be accus.
ed of having left the republican party
with the hope of gaining future reward,
or reward at least in the near future.
The manner in which this element has
been treated by the pops of this state,
has been most intolerable from the first,
and if the alliance is to be continued in
the future a different state Of affairs
must exist than that which has prevail =
ed during the past two years, and to this
end, so far as the free silver republicans
Of Lawrence county are concerned, a
meeting of the forces will be called in
the near future for the purpose of talk
ing matters over
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-02
The War Situation.

While the climax has not yet been
reached, it is very apparent that it can
not much longer be delayed, and it is
possible that even before this article
meets the eyes Of its readers, war may
be declared The situation as stated by
President Mckinley on Thursday, since
which time no material change is re-
ported, is as follows:
"Ths administration is simply waiting
definite responses from Madrid. Nego-
tiations are in progress and all will de-
pend upon the effect Of these. The ad-
ministration desires to avoid anything
tending to precipitation and undue
haste in matter 30 fraught with the
grayest consequences. 1t is struggling
for peace 80 far as national honor and
dignity will permit. 1t is hoped that
the issue will come to- a definite, early
adjustment. If it can be settled peace
ably it will be gratifying and if salts
factory conclusions cannot be reached
within day the admin istration will
still hope for it to be effected before the
week closes" Meantime he advised
them that in his opinion there should
be no rabid and excited talk; cool judg-
ment should dictate action in all mat
ters which involve national honor and
which will either bring the country out
of the crisis peaceably with credit or
plunge it into war. The president
further expressed qualification that the
sentiment of congress favored giving a
little longer time for the administration
to act, and he cited the necessity for
awaiting the final effect Of the dispatch
es in process Of communication between
the two governments.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-02
Grigsby to the Front,

A Sioux Falls dispatch Of recent date
says: Melvin Grigsby, attorney general
Of South Dakota, has rendered to the
secretary of war his services together
with regiment of cowboys from the
cattle ranges Of the state for duty in
Cuba. He has the assurance that a
regiment of these tough, rough riders
can be enlisted within month from
the date of the authority to begin the
work Of recruitment. While Gen. Grigs
by is not West Pointer, he is fighter
just the same. with four and half years
experience in the cavalry arm Of the
service during the rebellion.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-02
Free Pills.

Send your address to H. f. Bucklen &
Co., Chicago, and get free sample box
of DR.. Kings New Life Pills. A trial
will convince you oftheir merits These
pills are easy in action and are particu.
larly effective in the cure of constipa.
ton and sick headache. For Malaria
and Liver troubles they have been
proved invaluable. They are guaran.
teed to be perfectly free from every
deleterious substance and to be purely
vegetable. They do not weaken by theil
action, but by giving tone to the stom
ach and bowels greatly invigorate the
sys EN-. Regular size 25c per box. SOLD
by A. J. Jones & Co., druggist.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-02

1t is doubtful if any miner now liv-
ing has eyer witnessed such wide. spread
and lively public interest in the mining
business as is manifested throughout the
United States at the present time. The
beauty and benefit Of this feeling lies in
the fact that it is not aroused nor sus-
tanned by any particular or local craze
nor by wildcat speculation. Sensible
and cool headed men of sound business
judgment everywhere are beginning to
realize that mining is legitimate. o. com
paratiyely safe and frequently extreme
ly profitable business. Such men,
though knowing nothing of geology,
mineralogy or petroIogy themselves, find
plenty Of men of high and unimpeach-
able character who have had life study
of these things and can reckon with a
fair degree of certainty on the future of
any given mining property, and these
are employed to examine and report
upon such property, and perhaps to
direct the working of it afterward. The
result usually is that the business man
of means who thus invests makes great
er profit In a given time than he could
possibly make from the investment of a
similar amount of money in any busi-
ness with which he himself might be
familiar. Haggin, Tevis and Hearst
made massive fortunes by legitimate
mining, and j. b. Haggin doubtless now
owns more valuable and productive
mining property than any other living
man and yet, while he is shrewd
lawyer and a thorough business man,
he knows no more practically, about
mining than does an ordinary China
nan. Some of the bonanza kings of the
Comstock made perhaps one hundred
dollars by manipulating the stock mar
'et to every dollar they made by min.
: ng, but most Of this class of great for
nnes shrunk amazingly through the
'ame medium through which they came.
Southwest Bullion.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-02

Business complaints from Nebraska
which, couple of years ago, came from
farmers, now come from the men who
were accustomed to loan money TO far.
mers. A recent dispatch from Omaha
points out the fact that mortgages in
Nebraska are being cancelled at the rate
of million dollars a month, and says
There are vast sums Of money, not
only in the banks and other financial
institutions Of Omaha. but in other large
cities of the State, ready for investment
on reasonable security at 3 per cent in
terest, which cannot be loaned ont al
this low figure. Less than two years
ago 10 per cent could be obtained with.
out di difficulty. Now farmers dictate their
own terms IN the money markets ofthis
and adjacent States.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-02
burlington Route-Callfornia Excur-

Cheap; quick; comfortable. Leaye
Omaha 4:35 p. M, Lincoln 6:10 p. M,
and Hastings $50 p m. every Thursday
in clean, modern, not crowded tourist
sleepers. No transfers; cars run right
through to San Francisco and Los An
geles over the Scenic Route-through
Denver and Salt Lake City. Cars are
carpeted, upholstered in rattan; have
spring seats and backs and are provided
with curtains, bedding, towels, soap, etc.
Uniformed porters and experienced
excursion conductors accompany each
excursion, relieving passengers of all
bother about baggage, pointing out
objects of interest and in many other
ways helping to make the overland trip
a delightful experience. Second class
tickets are honored. Berths SIS.
For folder giving full information
call at nearest Burlington Route ticke
Office, or write to j. Francis, General
Passenger Agent, Omaha, Neb.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-02
Awaiting the Summons.

A Chadron, Neb., dispatch of the 30th
ult. says: Officers at Fort Robinson are
hourly awaiting summons to move the
Ninth cavalry to the coast. For the
past few days great activity has prevail
ed at the post, and household effects and
moyable goods have been packed ready
for the order to proceed to the front.
The railroad company has an engine
and train in readiness to transport the
troops at a moments notice.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-02
For over Fifty ears

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 a
bottle. Its value is incalculable. Be sure
and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup, and take no other kind.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-02

David Ward, the lucky gold miner,
who brought back the news of a rich
find of gold on the American side of
Alaska, and who says that the rush next
spring will be far down the Yukon on
the American side. spent three years
prospecting in Alaska, ana In tnat time
only received seven letters from home.
Since his return he has had more than
that many thousands of letters from
woud-be argonauts in three months.
He is now in Philadelphia, Pa, and
tries to answer every inquiry concerning
the Far North, its perils, rigors of
climate and wonderful riches. His
practical experience makes his advice
highly valuable, and anyone interested
in Alaska should avail themselves of
his knowledge by writing to him.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-02
Bank Robbers Go Free.

Thomas O. Jay, another of the Belle
Fourch bank robbers, was acquitted in
the circuit court at Deadwood on Tues.
day, Puntney, his associate, having
been previously acquitted. The Pio-
neer-Times says the people of Belle
Fourch believe it would be impossible
to convict criminal in this county on
any charge, and that there is ia least a
semblance of foundation in justification
Of such a sentiment.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-02
Wyoming Wool Growers,

A late Newcastle special says: "An
association of sheepmen Of eastern
Wyoming and western Dakota was or.
ganized here during the last week. The
object of the association is to build ur
and promote the interests of wool grow.
ers whose interests are common in this
portion of the country. The following
officers were elected for the ensuing
year: President, d. w. Webster, Gus.
ter City, S. d.; vice president. B. A
Deetkin, Newcastle, secretary, John
Berry, Newcastle. A large number ot
the leading sheepmen of Wyoming and
South Dakota have joined the assocIa
ton.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-02

Sturgis Advertiser: When the Chlis.
tians of South Dakota have succeeded in
stamping out the evil of gambling-and
it's good work-it is to be hoped that
there will be constructed social stamp
mill for the pulverization Of gossips and
scandal mongers. Sturgis can furnish
enough social quartz to run mill
of that kind for a period of 7x7x3-O
years, and by that time a new strike
would probably have been made.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-02
Bucklen,s Arnica Salve.

The Best Salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores ulcers. salt rheun, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-.
lively cures piles, or 40 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, 1898-04-02
That Lost Cabin Mine.

Leroy NJ Weller, of Spokane, Wash
ington, and II. n. Mcguire, an old time
newspaper man and correspondent of a
Chicago paper during the Black Hills
gold fever, claim to have discovered in
the Occur d'Alene range in Idaho, not
over days journey from Spokane, the
famous Lost Cabin mine, which has
been at the bottom Of western miners
legends for years. The Lost Cabin was
supposed to have been a discovery of
phenomenal richness, made by prospec-
tors who died without leaving any trace
Of the rich find. Mcguire claims to
have been the discoverer Of the lost
shaft, which is located in the fastness of
the mountains, surrounded on all sides
by dense forest. There is nothing to
indicate the previous presence of man
but mining shaft which had caved in
from disuse and neglect. The region
was investigated, ore taken from the
place and assayed, and the two men
believe that they have made the dis
covery so long sought. The ore is very
rich, and company with capital stock
Of S500,O00 has been organized to work
the mine.-ExChange.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-02

While it is apparent that McKinley's
Cuban policy is not unanimously en-
dorsed by congress, he is doubtless
imbibing much consolation from the
fact, that his course is being upheld by
the cabinet and Cleveland, to say moth
ing at all about Britain, Bismarck and
Brvan
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-02

Truly patriotic people have now al
most reached the point, says an ex-
change, where they inquire of their
grocer if the eggs they are buying were
land by "Black Spanish hens.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-02

The treatment for worms must be
prompt and safe. Whites Cream Yer
mifuge can be trusted to restore your
child to health. 1t Is tonic as we'll as
worm destroyer. Every bottle guaran-
teed A. J. Jones & Co.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-02

The Lead Call is becoming somewhat
obstrsperous, and is evidently rapidly
drifting from its political moorings. 1t
is making vigorous kick against pop
rule generally, and is outspoken in its
denunclation of Gov. Lee. Well, after
all, there is really nothing strange about
this, when all of the circumstances are
carefully considered. The wonder is
that the kick did not come sooner.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-02

A late London dispatch reports the
assassination of Paul Kruger, president
Of the Transvaal Republic, which in
cludes Johannesburg. Particulars OF
the fair not received
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-02

An eastern paper suggests that, trust
in God and keep your mouth shut, is still
pretty good advice for patriots whose
zeal is more conspicuous than their dis
cretion
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-02

The Omaha Bee puts it thus: "a
country that calmly proceeds with pre-
parations for war without a panic in
financial circles or anything indicating
danger of one, cannot be suffering much
from bad financial system"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-02

The 25th regiment of infantry, (color.
ed) located at Fort Missoula, Assina-
boine and Harris Montana, have been
ordered transferred to the Dry Tortugas.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-02

One of the palpable indications of
pending war Is the fact. that the ships
comprising the Flying Squadron have
donned their war paint.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-02

Ask for and insist on having "Seek no
Farther Vinegar" 1t is a pure apple
cider vinegar. For sale by T. V. Gar
lock
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-02
American Corn Exhibit.


ed congress for an appropriation which
will enable his department to make an
extensive corn exhibit at the Paris ex-
position. 1t is Mr.. Wilson's belief, in
common with that of persons familiar
with European markets, that there is
possibility of greatly stimulating the de-
mand abroad for American corn. Corn
is such national product that any in
crease in the demand and price would
be Of immense benefit to the country.
The annual crop of this country is in
the neighborhood oftwo billion bushels,
and every cent in rise or fall means a
change of valuation of $20,000,000. Eu-
ropeans do not know anything about
American corn. They consider it fit
only for horses, and haye no ideas as to
how it should be cooked and prepared
for the table. The secretary proposes
to make the corn exhibit at the Paris
exposition great practical demonstra-
ton of corn and its products, having as
a special feature experienced cooks to
make corn cakes, dodgers, mullins, etc,
which will be distributed to visitors.
The Cheyenne River Bridge,
The B. & M. is again making i'm
provements in its road here and this
time it is steel bridge over the Chey-
enne river to take the place of the
wooden one now in use. Some of the
steel plate girders are already in the
yard being unloaded and the others will
soon follow and will be put in place as
soon as possible. The present bridge is
700 feet long, but the new one will not
be over half that length as it will con-
sist of five 60 foot plate girders and one
80 foot approach span. The piers to
hold these girders will be made of stone
and concrete, as strong as science and
masonry can make them. The bridge
Will stand all the rack and tear that
their immense business can give it and
still be in perfect condition. The old
bridge has stood the floods, ice and
storms for several years but there has
always been danger when the ice left
the river of a gorge forming against the
piling that has been necessary to hold
the enormous weight Of the trains that
passed over the bridge. With the piers
that Will now be put in all this difficulty
will be done away with, as there will be
plenty Of room for the water and ice to
pass through between the piers. This
work will bring money to our city as
there will be large gang of men en-
ployed on the works under bridge fore
man Carlson. The Burlington road is
keeping up it's name Of haying a first
class road bed all over its lines and this
bridge is only one of the numerous inn
provements that this road puts in
wherever acknowledgements Express
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-02-24

Edward e. SollarS, late Treasurer of Garrett
County, VS.. Lewis LiniBger.
In the Circuit Court for Garrett County. No
81 Trials to Decem Der Terra, 1897.
1t is ordered by the Circuit Court for Gar
rett county this 9th day of January, in the
year eighteen hundred and ninety eight, that
the tax sale as made and reported in the
above entitled cause by Edward f. Sollars
late Treasurer, be ratified and confirmed an
less cause tothe contrary be shown on or be-
fore the 18th day of February, 1898; provided a
copy OF this order be inserted in some news.
of three successive weeks before the 9th day
of February, 1898.
The report states the amount of sale to be
$780, DAVID w. SLOAN.
True eopy-Test:
f. u. TOWER, Clerk
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-02-24
ORDER MIST.

Edward f. SolarS, late Treasurer of Garrett
County, VS.. John d. Skiles.
In the Circuit Court for Garrett County. No.
81 Trials to December Term. 1897.
1t is ordered by the Circuit Court for Gar
rett county this "a day of January, in the
year eighteen hundred and ninety eight, that
the tax sale as made and reported in the
above entitled cause by Edward f. Sollars,
late Treasurer, be ratified and confirmed I'M
less cause to the contrary be shown on or be-
fore the 25th day of February, 1885, provided a
copy of this order be inserted in some news
paper printed in Garrett county once in each
of three successive weeks before the 2ith day
of February, 1895
The report states the amount of sale to be
$685.. DAVID w. SLOAN.
True copy-Test:
E. Y. TOWER, Clerk
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-02-24

My skin was almost yellow, eyes sunk
en-, tongue coated, pain continually
in back and sides, no appetite-grad-
ually growing weaker and weaker.
Three physicians had given me up.
Fortunately, a friend advised trying
Electric Bitters, and to my great joy
and surprise, the first bottle made a
decided improvement. l contiEued
their their use for three weeks, and
am now well man. | know they
saved my life, and robbed the grave
of another victim" No one should
fail to try them. Only so cents per
bottle at Sturgiss' Drug Store. 6