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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-06-18
Van Clse For Congress.

From the Dakota Spirit: We learn
from authentic sources that the counties
commonly designated as the BLACK
Hills" will present the name Of Hon. Ed
win Van Cise of Deadwood as their real
candidate for congress. Such action will
come pretty near being conclusive ofhis
nomination. The mining counties are
clearly entitled to a representative in
congress. Their industrial interests, of
vast importance, not only to themselves,
but to the whole state, demand that they
should be given free hand in the selec-
ton of one member identified and fa-
miliar with the deyeIC pnent Of their
Industries. Fortunately, the gentle
man whose name they propose is
we'll known throughout the eastern
counties az one well able to represent
the peculiar interests Of his inn
mediate constituents, but in a larger
sense to be q representative Of the whole
state. Mr.. Van Cise is gentleman OF
scholarly attainments. broad mental
grasp and possessing that fine sense of
personal honor which should, but does
not always enter into the make up Of a
congressional candidate. He would per-
haps be disadvantage with the presen
Gentleman from Deadwood, in that he
would never be excused for violating the
decencies of debate on the ground that
he "did not know any better" lie has
q reputation for staunch republicanism
and sterling integrity running way back
into territorial days. In the campaign
of '96 he did yeoman service for the
party's cause. True. he was only an
humble worker in the ranks, but this
year ofgrace. 1898, promises ifthe writer
understands the temper Of his fellow re-
publicans, to be very prolific of promo
ton from the ranks. No stigma of
affiliation with boss domination has
ever marred his record. No completely
in any questionable transaction, public
or private, has smirched his reputation,
no taint of scandal has stained his char
acter. His name will both strengthen
and honor the ticket which the Spirit
hopes to see made up of clean, true men
as M. +. Greeley, Dick Haney, Robert j.
Gamble and conspicuous by the absence
of spawned party hacks.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-06-18
Buffalo Gan Oamp 5o4b.

c. E. Smith, District Organizer of the
Modern Woodman of America for the
Black Hills, assisted by E. E. Rogers,
w. d. McFadden, Ira Barnett, w. A.
Petch, Charles Bowers and DR.. r. w.
Calkins of this city, and number of
Woodmen from Hot Springs, organized
a camp at Buffalo Gap last Saturday
night with charter membership Of 80.
The camp will be known as Buffalo Gap
Camp No. 5045, The following officers
were installed for the ensuing year:
o. F. Carpenter, C.
]. s. Fusou, w. A.
S. F. Federson. Clerk.
8 L. Lumis, e. B.
NJ. F. Thompson, Escort.
E. P. Grimm, Physician.
E. Z. Bondurant, Watchman.
M. III. Henne, Sentry.
VIM. O'Baniou. John X. Eggenberger
and NJ. S. Mackey, Managers.
The Custer parties returned home
Sunday afternoon and report as having
had very enjoyable time.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-06-18

The attorney general has rendered
an opinion of great interest to state
officials and others who have accepted
commissions in the voluntary army,
says a Washington special of the 18th
inst. He holds that section 1922 Of the
revised statutes, which prohibits army
officers from exercising the functions OF
a civil officer on penalty of losing their
army commissions, applies equally to
officers of the regular army. He is of
the opinion it would be unfair to con-
strue the statute as offecting officers in
the volunteers, because many of them
accepted these positions believing that
the war with Spain would be of short
duration and therefore preferred not
to relinqu!sh the compensation of the
civil Offices they held. The case in
question was that of Mr. Grigsby, state
officer Of South Dakota, who was ap-
pointed colonel of one of the regiments
of mounted riffemen authorized by the
volunteer army act.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-06-18
The State is not Liable.

A Pierre special of the 18th inst. says
After the troops were mustered in at
Sioux Falls number of claims were
presented to the state for per diem and
expenses Of the men who went to the
rendezvous and were either rejected by
examing officers or decided not to 60
after they had been examined. In re-
gard to these claims, Adjt. Gen. Hum
phrey says the claims are generally pre-
sented for service in the national guard,
and that none of them can be paid by
the state. 1t was explicitly stated at
the time that the men were not going to
the rendezvous as national guardsmen,
but as soldiers of the United States, and
the officers Of the various companies
were positively instructed to take along
no man who did not sign the muster
roll as volunteer. If these men have
any claim whatever it is one against the
national government, and not against
the state, and the state can take nc
aoctin.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-06-18
No Paw For Palmer,

The supreme court, passing on a suit
brought by G. S. Palmer against the state
for fees as attorney for the railroad
commission, dismissed the suit, says a
Pierre special of the I4th inst, holding
that as a member of the legislature he is
prohibited by section II, article 3, of the
constitution, from reaping any benefit
from place created by a legislative ses-
sion Of which he was member. At the
time of Palmer's employment by the
railroad commission it was alleged that
it was in violation of the constitution
but he was employed regardless of the
question which had been raised, and is
now prohibited from drawing any pay
for his work.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-06-18

The Meade county democrats met in
convention at sturgis, last Saturday and
elected seventeen delegates to the state
democratic convention which meets at
Aberdeen on the 22nd inst. Resolu-
tions were adopted favoring union OF
all the silver forces in the state and an
equitable distribution of the Offices be.
tween the populists, free silver demo-
Gratis and free silver republicans. The
delegates were instructed to use all
honorable means to secure the nomi-
nalion Of John ID. Hale Of Tilford for
railroad commissioner.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-06-18
We notice in some of our Black Hills

exchanges that Hon. Edwin Van Cise
of Deadwood is an active candidate fol
the republican nomination for congress
man. Mr.. Van Cise has large number
of friends in the southern Hills, and
they are very much pleased over his
bright prospects of receiving the nomi'
nation. Mr.. Van Cise seems to feel
confident Of securing the delegation
from his own county, Lawrence, al.
though Kirk Phillips, the present state
treasurer, is contesting for the delega-
tion to secure the nomination for goy-
ernor.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-06-18

1t is not what manufacturer say
about his own medicine that cures a
patient, but what the medicine does.
Billiards. Horehound Syrup does the
work and does it we'll. 1t cures coughs
and colds in day. It's healing, sooth-
ing and quieting. 25c and Soc. A. j.
Jones & Co.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-06-18

Joseph Letter, the meteor who rose
in the Chicago wheat market, has fallen
to the earth A slump of eleven cents
after he had expended all his available
cash on margins did the business, and
his affairs are now in the hands of a
receiver
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-06-18

"Let me kiss your Dewey lips" urged
the youth in the parlor. "Young man.
roared voice from above, "the bonn
bardment will open as soon as ] can get
down stairs" Then the helpless young
ster organized himself into flying
squadron and made feet disappear
ance.-Ex.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-26
Free Pills.

Send your address to Il. E. Bucklen
& Co, Chicago, and get a free sample
box of DIR. Kings New Life Pills. A
trial will convince you of their merits.
These pills are easy in action and are
particularly effective in the cure of
Constipation and Sick Headache. For
Malaria and Liver troubles they have
been proved Invaluable. They are
guaranteed to be perfectly free from
every deleterious substance and to be
purely vegetable. They do not weaken
by their action, but by giving tone to
stomach and bowels greatly invigorate
the system. Regular size Csc per box.
Sold by Matthaei' S Pharmacy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-26
PATRIOTIC AMERICANS.

Never has the world witnessed a
spectacle SO sublime as that presented
by the citizens of the United States
during the past six weeks. Ordinari-
" the destruction Of the battleship
Maine would have precipitated cri-
Sis which would have been uncontrol-
liable; but so implicit is the confidence
of The people in the wisdom and pa
triotism Of President Mckinley that
they have calmly awaited the verdict
which he will render within few
DAYS. What that verdict will be no
one knows. That it will be in keep
ing with the tradition of the Nation
and that National honor will be fully
maintained no one doubts.
The patience and fortitude of Presi-
dent Mckinley in the great crisis
which is now eliminating places him
in the front rank Of the worlds great
rulers. Baptized with war in his
youth, trained in statecraft and en-
trusted with great power in the prime
of his manhood, his course has been
straightforward, manly, honest. Sup
ported by seventy-fve millions OF
people, winning the admiration OF
humanitarians the world over, urged
by the cruelties of the Spaniards, he
has bided his time and now, when
patience ceases to be a virtue; when
the misrule of Spain is manifest to
the world, intervention will ensue and
none dare say nay.
There are those who have been i'm
patient because of the delay. There
are those who insist that the indepen-
dence OF Cuba should have been rec
ognized long ago. There are those
who still hope war may be averted
but all are willing to trust to the
President. Whether there will be
active or passive intervention we dc
not know; but this we do know
CUBA WILL BE FREE. Spain will
be compelled to depart from the West
ern hemisphere, and her cruelties and
barbarities of the past 400 years will
end with the century now closing.
If war comes, it will be sharp ano
decisive. Precious blood will be shed
There will be saddened hearts and
desolate homes. There will be waste
and want and ruin, but out of the
conflict we will emerge strengthened
and purified. There will then be nc
North, no South, no East, no West
Ours will be a great and mighty
! NATION. Strong for the right as
God gives us to see the right; veri.
table menace to tyranny throughout
the world
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-26
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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-26
pretty wash goods

Investigate thoroughly, by
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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-26

The war between the Sugar Trust
and the Arbuckles goes on right
merrily, insuring cheap sugar and
coffee tor the time being. On, ye
brave!
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-26
Best of All

To cleanse the system in gentle and
truly beneficial manner, when the
Springtime comes, use the true and
perfect remedy, Syrup of Figs. Buy
the genuine Manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Co. only, and
for sale by all druggists, at so cents
per bottle.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-26

There are too many political wars
in progress in Pennsylvania. On the
Republican side Quayites and Wanna
makerians are striving for the mastery,
while Jim" Gufey and "Bill''
Harrity run the Popocratic side-show
with all spectacular attractions.
When the "clouds roll by" it is fair
prediction that neither faction will
scarcely know where it is at"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-26

Congressman Fitzgerald, of Massa-
chusetts, proposes to name one OF the
new torpedo boats Acton, in honor OF
the town whose men shed the first
blood in the War of the Revolution,
which is patriotic idea,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-26

The report of Prof. Hopkins on the
San Jose Scale is timely. That Mr..
John T. Janney is so lacking in pub
lie spirit as to permit the spread OF
the pest, is a surprise to his many
friends Unless he takes speedy &C
ton and resorts to heroic measures,
the Horticultural Society should move
theoretically and put a stop to the
spread Of the scale. If no action is
taken, the orchard is doomed. Hence
there IS everything to gain and moth
ing to lose. We learn that owners Of
infected orchards propose to make an
effort to save the trees. We trust
they may be successful, but fear it is
too late. If such should be the case
the ak and fire should be brought
into use at once.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-26

Hamlin Garland has written for tn c
April Mcclure CA Romance on Wall
Street. " 1t is the true story OF the
Grant and Ward failure, most dra-
matte and panic-stirring event in its
in its day, but now passing rapid y
out of remembrance. Mr. Garland, in
writing this story, has had access to
new material.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-26

In answer to the pleadings OF the
Queen Regent of Spain, the Emperor
of Austria besought the Emperor
William of Germany to aid Spain, but
all was of no avail. Even the War
Lord knows that this Yankee Nation
is a very desirable aggregation to let
alone.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-26

1t is to be hoped the yellow journals
are now happy since it is stated by
authority that it is the earnest desire
of President Mckinley that Congress
continue in session until the Cuban
imbroglio is ended.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-26

Ex-Secretary of State w. +. Chiffon
has paid $4,000 in part settlement OF
the amount due from him to the
State; and it is understood that he
will liquidate the balance in the near
future.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-26

A bad rear-end collision between
two freight trains occurred at 6:Io
o'clock Tuesday morning on the West
ern Maryland Railroad at the west
end of Antietam Paper Mills switch,
about a mile east of Hagerstown.
Two engines were derailed and badly
damaged, and the caboose of the front
train and three cars of the collidiug
train, loaded with coal and coke,
were smashed to pieces. Several
trainmen were injured.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-26

Thomas Burke left wife and three
children at Elmo, Fayette county, on
Monday and eloped o Chicago with
his wife's sister, Mamie Mayors. The
wife is twenty-three and the sister
thirty, and Burke dirty.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-26

Fitz Lee is all right. There is no
necessity however for Popocrats to
endeavor to deity him and strive to
make him an appendage to Bryan's
kite, as the doughty Consul. General
is not one of that clique He is an
American all over and believes not
only in unfolding the military but the
financial honor OF the country as we'll.
AS a Virginian we are proud Of him.
AS a patriot we honor him. AS an
honest man he must not be classed
with those, who, to gain renown,
would destroy the integrity of the
Nation.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-26

The contested election case OF
Thorpe VS.. Eppes, from the Fourth
Virginia district, was discussed in the
House Tuesday and Wednesday, re-
sulting in the unseating of Eppes,
Great frauds were shown to have been
practiced.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-26

among the starving reconcentrados.
Upon Spain's attitude toward this
form of intervention will depend the
question of peace or war.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-26
new novelty silks

soc, Csc, 75c, S5c to $I.oo
bright snappy colorings-not
a stale combination among them
but richer effects than we ever
before offered for such prices.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-26

Mr.. Bailey, of Texas, is candidate
for Speaker of the House of Represen-
tatives in the very doubtful contin-
gency of Popocratic success this year.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-26

Robert Newcomer, of Williamsport,
was tried by Justice Gruber on the
charge of wife beating, found guilty
and sentenced to receive % lashes on
his bare back. Newcomer was under
the influence of liquor, and pulled his
wife around by the hair and otherwise
cruelty misused her last Friday morn
ing
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-26

The President has decided to APP
point Judson Lyons, colored, Repub-
lican National Committeeman from
Georgia, to be Register Of the Treas
ury.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-26

Congressman Dayton is recognized
as one of the leading members OF the
Committee on Naval Affairs.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-26

The new cruisers purchased from
Brazil have been named New Orleans
and Albany.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-26

German Bulle, of New York, has
been appointed Consul at Cardenas,
Cuba. He should be able to overawe
the naughty Dons.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-26

Rev. L. Edwards, pastor of the En-
glish Baptist church at Minersville,
Pa, when suffering with rheumatism,
was advised to try Chamberlain S
Pain Balm. He says: "A few appli'
cations of this liniment proved great
service to me. 1t subdued the inAam.
nation and relieved the pain. Should
any sufferer profit by giving Pain
Balm trial it will please me" Fol
sale by Matthaei's Pharmacy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-26

Hon. Aston G. Dayton says Cuba
must be free.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-26

The Charles Town Advocate should
not kick until it is spurred.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-26

Group instantly relieved. DIR.
Thomas Electric Oil. Perfectly safe
Never fails. At any drug store.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-26

A passenger train ran into wash
out near GAINESVILLE, o., Wednesday
morning. The engineer, fireman and
several passengers were injured.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-26

The honor of the Nation is safe in
the keeping of President Mckinley
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-26

Albert Howard, aged Io, died at
McKeesport, Pa, raving maniac,
from excessive cigarette smoking.
Young man, let this be lesson to
YOU
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-26

There is more devil in a mans liv-
er than in his heart. Drink pure Ap-
pie Cider and be wise.
w. II. RoUARK.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-26

DR.. White, of Blueheld, reports
twenty-four cases of smallpox among
the miners in Flat Top coal fields.
There have been five deaths since
Sunday
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-26

Tho postoffice at Woodstock, Va,
was broken into by burglars at 2;3o
o'clock, Monday morning. They gain
ed access to the room by forcing the
lock of the front door. They blew
open an iron safe and secured aoout
S3I7 in cash and stamps and about
$3.50 in registered letters. The post
office is in the building occupied by
Jacob Shockey as hotel.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-26

/ have been afflicted with rheuma-
tism for fourteen years and nothing
seemed to give any relief was able
to be around all the time, but con-
stantly suffering. l had tried every
thing could hear of and at last was
told to try Chamberlain Pain Balm,
which | did, and was Immediately
relieved and in short time cured. l
am happy to say that it has not since
returned JOSH. EDGAR, German
town, Cal. For sale by Matthaei's
Pharmacy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-26
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, I
LUCAS COUNTY.

LUCAS COUNTY. -
FRANK ]. CHENEx makes oath that
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in the City of Toledo, County and
State aforesaid, and that said firm will
pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS for each and every case OF
CATARRH that cannot be cured by the
use of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9th day of De-
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A. w. GLEASON.
SEAL Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
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Send for testimonials, free.
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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-26

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 Yu-
kon on the American side, spent
three years prospecting in Alaska,
and in that time only received seven
letters from home Since his return
he has had more than that many
thousands OF letters from would-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.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-26
WEDNESDAY.

President Mckinley has changed
his plan from recognition of Cuba to
such intervention as shall put stop
to all hostilities in the island. Con-
gress is hard to restrain, however, and
the complications are growing graver.
Lieutenant Commander Mark has
started with the Maine Courts report
for Washington. where he may ar
rive tomorrow night.
A Medical Board is reported to have
advised Rear Admiral Sicards retire
ment as an invalid.
THURSDAY.
Members Of the Madrid cabinet, ac-
cording to special cablegram from that
capital, are divided. Some of them
are reported to be strongly in favor OF
war, but the peace party is still active.
1t is stated that Spain has bought a
cruiser from Italy and will name her
the Canovas.
There is talk in Madrid of having
the Maine dispute settled by board
Of arbitrator under the presidency OF
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-26

V. NJ. Reichard, NJ. D., of Fair
Play, in sermon in the First Breth-
rem church, Hagerstown, Sunday
night, said about 500, 600 was spent
annually in Hagerstown for liquor
This sum, he said, would pay for all
the street paving done in Hagerstown,
the salaries Of all the ministers, the
expenses Of the Y M. c. A. and
money enough left TO buy building
for the proposed Newcomber free Ii
brary and an electric plant for the
city.