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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-12-16
Rare Minerals CT the Black Hills.

The World Herald of recent date con-
tanned quite an extended article in re-
gard to the discovery Of the many rare
minerals in the Black Hills. The writ
or of the article referred to, had evident
ly been interviewing our fellow towns
man Herman Reinbold, and as that
gentleman has for several years made q
speciality of investigating the occur
renee Of the more rare minerals OF this
section it is fair to presume that the
correspondent has hit upon pretty good
authority. DR.. Reinbold states that
there is a greater abundance of the rare
minerals found in the Black Hills than
any other of the mining districts of the
world which he has visited.
The DR.. is not alone in his opinion,
for the same has been said by every
scientific man who has visited this sec
tion of country. But DR.. Reinbold has
the advantage Of all those who came
before him, for whereas they only took
time to give it passing examination,
while he has come to stay, and has made
| it his business to investigate more
thoroughly for the profit there is in it.
Not for cabinet specimens or curiosties,
but for those minerals which are found
in sufficient quantities to be Of CONNER
cial importance, in which he has been
quite successful.
DR.. Reinbold shipped last year to
Bon, Germany, $50 tons of Spodu.
meme and will ship about the some this
year. This mineral occurs in the form
of grayish chrystals and is found most
abundsntly in the vicinity of tho Eta
mine near Keystone, in Pennington
county. Spodumene Is mined for the
purpose OF obtaining the lithia of which
it contains about 6 per cent, and is used
for the manufacture of lithia water and
other preparations for medical purposes.
1t is worth about $l75 per pound.
Wolfram ore is another of the rare
minerals which has engaged DR.. Rs at.
tention. lie has found it in many
places in the Hills, but only in two places
where it was in sufficient quantity to
pay for mining and shipping. The DR..
has mine of this ore which he has
developed quite extensively, it is locat-
ed on Sunday gulch near the St. Elmo
mine. Tungsten acid, which is used for
hardening steel, is procured from this
mineral. 1t is worth about 25000 per
ton at the mine. There are many more
of these rare minerals. which the DR.. is
handling IN commercial way, such as
uranium and beryl. The ex-
tracted material from the latter is worth
in the market about $350 per pound
and Is used in the manufacture of in
candesent lamp burners. 1t is stated that
the company for which DR.. r. is operat-
ing, are thinking seriously Of putting up
plant in this country for the produc-
ton of these commodities, which may
in the near future grow into an impor-
tant industry.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-12-16
Failed to Report an Accident.

On the 4th of December, Thomas
Hurley, a foreman Of the Sunset mine
in the Bald Mountain district, was ar
rested on complaint of State Mine In
spector Cusick for failure to report an
accident to an employe in the mine.
Mr.. Hurley had a hearing on the 9TH,
before justice in Lead, waived exam
ination and was bound oyer to await
the action of the grand jury in the sum
of $500 90. Several minor accidents are
said TO have occurred in that district
which have not been reported. The
mine inspector intends to see that the
law is enforced, and as the penalty is
quite severe he thinks the punishment
will deter others from ignoring the
statutes which are made for the protec-
ton of the laboring men In the mines
Following is an extract from Section 9,
Chapter l12 OF the session laws Of 1890,
and is Of interest to every mine opera
tor who is not familiar with it:
whenever a serious or fatal acci-
den! shall occur in any mine IN South
Dakota, it shall be the duty of the own
er, lessor, lessee, agent or superinten-
dent thereof to Immediately, and by the
quickest means, notify the inspector of
mines. Any owner, lessor,
lessee or agent of any mine, who shall
fail to comply with the provisions of
this section shall be guilty of misde.
meanor, and on the conviction thereof
shall be punished by fine not exceed.
ing 81 900, and not less than $780,"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-12-16
The war in the Transvaal.

The news from the contending armies
who are mixing it up in the Transvaal
is for some reason most always delayed.
One of the latest battles of importance
took place at place called Stormberg on
Sunday morning last, when Gen. Gatacre
made an attack on the Boer forces,
which he had been led to believe did
not number moro than $500 men. After
being under arms for 16 hours he was
compelled to retreat with loss Of not
less than 700 men killed, wounded and
missing. Ofcourse it would not be ex-
pected any admission would be made
that he was out generated by the simple
Beers, but the excuse this time is, that
he was misled by his scouts and "cut off
more than he could chew"
This battle lasted three hours and is
regarded as the most serious defeat that
the British have thus far encountered.
1t is deplored all the more, as the battle
occurred in the north central portion Of
Cape Colony. and it is feared that it will
have the effect to encourage the Dutch
in an uprising to join forces with the
Beers. General Gatacre commanded
one of the relief expeditions sent out to
repel the Beers should they undertake
to cross the Ora,.ge river into Cape
Colony. The other was commanded by
General Methuen. who was moving to
relieve Kimberly, but his command was
so badly crippled in his recent engage
ment that he has not since been able to
advance. The third is under command
Of General Butler who has started from
Petermaritsburg to relieve General
White and his forces, who are and have
been for many weeks, cooped up at
Ladysmith. For various and sundry
reasons, which they are 10th to tell, yet
cannot altogether conceal, they are not
advancing very fast, and some Of them
would like very well to get back where
they started from, but cannot.
While We are writing there comes
another report Of fight on the Modder
river, between the forces of General
Methuen and the Boer commander
Cronje, in which the English command
or acknowledges defeat with great loss,
the full extent Of which has not been
reported.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-12-16
John Dillon Coming.

We take pleasure in announcing that
arrangements have been made for the
appearance of the popular comedian,
John Dillon. That he has been engaged
for one of his inimitable performances
John Dillon rs a universal favorits.
Some comedians are admired only in
certain localities. Mr.. Dillon never fails
to please. He has new play this sea-
son that is making great hit. It is
called "Bartletts Road to Seltzerville"
and abounds in world of fun, fully in.
terpreted by genial John and his clever
company. The date is fixed for Satur.
day, December 30th.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-12-16
Among the Lodges,

The regular meeting of the o. L. S.
will be held at Masonic hall this even
ing, December 10Th. The new officers
will be installed and oil members of the
order are cordially invited to be pres.
| ent.
All members of Tin City Lodge No.
35, X. Of p, are ernestly requested to at.
tend the meeting next Tuesday even
ing. There will be work in the second
and third ranks. One Of the features oi
the evening will be an oyster supper.
At the election officers of Golden City
Rebekah Lodge No. AZ, held December
4th, 1899, the following officers were
elected for the ensuing term: Mrs. G.
r. Wilkinson, N. G.; Mrs Della Willis
" g.; Mrs #. w. Delicate, Secy. Miss
Villa Ross, Treasurer. Installation
takes place on the first Tuesday in Jan
uary.
General Steele Post No. "a, G. A. r
at their meeting held Monday evening
ClcCtCu olICeIo do lOlioWo iOi tho Chsu
ing year: Commander. ]. r. Cruson
S. V. Com, Ruggles Wood j. ". James
Clark Officer of the Day, A. johnson
Chaplain, James Lunger, Q. NJ, s. r
Shankland; Surgeon, J. B. Maple; OH
Ger of the Guard, ". 4. Fletcher.
At the regular meeting of Custer City
Lodge, No. &C, A. +. & A. NJ, held a
Masonic hall Wednesday evening, Off
GERS were elected as follows for the en-
suing year: w. +. Hanlsy, w. NJ; f
j. V. Rutkowski, S. W.. R. w. Windsor
j. W; d. Carrigan, treasurer; j. f.
Pitcher, Secretary. Installation viii
take place next Wednesday evening
| December Goth.
The Order of the Eastern Star held ;
very interesting and enjoyable meeting
last Saturday night. They initiated fou
new members into the lodge. The vic
Tins were: Mrs. S. G. Lummis, Mrs. J
C. Putnam, Mr. F. w.. Bush and Mr.. J
Z. Foran. After the closing of tn,
lodge the members repaired 10 tn,
Vienna Restaurant where an elegan
lunch awaited them.
The Royal Neighbors Of America, a
their regular meeting Monday evening
Dec. llth, elected the following officer'
for the ensuing year: Oracle, Mrs
Elizabeth Wilkinson; Vice Oracle, Mar
guret Ainslie Recorder, Anna Petch
Receiver, Minnie Granger; Marshal
Annie Willard; Chancellor, Jennie
Pitcher; Inside Sentinel, Gertrude Hen
derson; Manager, Augusta Rogers
Camp Physician, r. w. Cslkins. install
lation first n Getting in January.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-12-16
Mining Items.

The Holy Terror at keystone is report.
ed to haye struck rich vein of ore re-
Gently, in the lower level that eclipse,
all former finds in this mine.
Although we read that the Alasks
Treadwell equals the Homestake in out
put of ore yet We learn that the divi'
dends paid by the Treadwell is $1,000
daily, while the daily dividends paid by
Homestake to its stockholders Is in
round numbers $1,000.
We CLEAN from the Black Hills Min
ing Review that a deal has been con
summated on the old Alta Lodi group o.
mines owned by our old towsman James
Cochran and that large stamp mill will
be erected on the property the coming
spring. The main vein in this proper
ty is said to be over 100 feet in width
with a Is foot core, which is free milling
and very rich.
The Grand Junction mine, which is
held and operated by Mr.. J. G. Spencer
and c. 9. Crary of this place. is steadily
undergoing development, and consider
ing the unusual hardness ofthe rock en-
countered is making good headway. II
is free milling and concentrating pro
position, and the ore exhibits good
deal offrse gold, much of which is quite
coarse. The shaft, which is large one
is something over IS feet in depth below
the level Of the tunnel, and the water il
coming in rapidly.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-12-16
Personal Mention.

Charles Ennis vas up from Bakerville
Monday.
Col. Thornby came in from Deadwood
on the evening of the 18th.
E. g. Chapman was up from his saw
mill near Pringle Thursday.
Ed. L. Grantham returned Sunday
from business trip to Omaha.
W.. c. LYLE, an insurance man from
Denver, Colorado, spent Saturday in
town.
E. Elsey Of Hot Springs, proprietor OF
the Boston Store, spent Saturday in
Custer.
A. r. Kinney was registered at the
Kleemann Sunday from Crete. Ne
braska.
j. r. Haislip, an Omaha travelling
man. had rooms at the Kleemann over
Sunday.
C.J. DeNoop of Lincoln was talking
dry goods and clothing to Custer mer-
chano Saturday.
John F. Sidey returned on the morn
ing of the 18th from a short business
trip to st. Louis.
Rev. T. NJ. shanafelt OF Huron, Bap-
tist Missionary for South Dakota, spent
Tuesday In Custer.
Miss Nellie Rutkowski returned Tues
day evening from a two weeks visit with
her brother Frank at Terry.
James Cochran came in from his
mines near Rockford Saturday evening
on business. He returned the following
morning.
George Phillips left Thursday even
ing for Akron, Ohio to spend the holi-
days. He expects to return about the
middle of January.
Harry Bayne was up from Pringle
last Saturday He has just returned
from a three months visit to his old
home in New York state.
Attorney B. r Wood spent The fore
part of the week in Hot Springs, on
legal business before the circuit court
now in session at that place.
Miss Nettie Bower, who has been
visiting with the family of Israel Bower
for the past three weeks, returned to
her home at Keystone Saturday.
G. w. Garbutt, Forest Supt.. of Sheri-
dan, Wyoming, and Forest Supervisor
II. g. Hamaker returned Thursday from
an official trip in the northern Hills.
Mrs. H. N. Steele, of Sisseton, 8. D.,
was an arrival Sunday morning. She
came here for visit with the family OF
Israel Bower, living east Of Custer, and
will remain about three weeks.
Mrs. II. G. Hamaker and children,
Harry and Marietta, departed Sunday
evening for their former home Marion,
Indiana, for visit with friends. They
expect to be absent about three weeks.
Il. b. Moss passed through Custer on
the 10th on his way to Four Mile from
Colorado, where he has spent the past
three years putting up mining
machinery. He expects to re.
main until spring to look after his
varied mining interests in the southern
Hills.
Henry Robinson, president, and the
heayiest stockholder in the Custer
Ochre mill, departed for his home in
Akron. Ohio, on the evening of the
llth. He has been here about three
weeks looking after the interests Of the
company, and receiving the new ma.
chinery that has lately been added to
| the plant.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-12-16

Some Of the members of the Order OF
the Eastern Star gave surprise party
to Mr.. James Clark on Thursday even
ing, at the Towner ranch on Willow
creek, about two and half miles north
west of Custer. The party was compos.
ed of Mr.. and Mrs. s. N. Fitch, Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. A. Willis. Mr.. and Mrs. S. F.
Elliott, Mr. and Mrs. John McFadden,
Mira. James Clark Mrs. F. J. V. Rut-
kowski, Mrs. w. w. Olds, Mrs. c. W.
Pitcher, Mrs. J. c. Putnam, Mr.. ]. B.
Foster and J. Kubler. The evening was
spent in social converse, card playing
and dancing. About 1880 o'clock all
set down to an oyster supper, after
which the party returned to their homes
in this city. They all report faving
spent very pleasant and enjoyable
evening.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-12-16

A meeting Of the South Western Da-
kota and Eastern Wyoming sheepmen
is called to meet in Edgemont today for
the purpose of perfecting an organiza-
ton, elect officers. and frame a set of
bylaws. In program published in
the last issue of the Edgemont Express,
We notice that two of our citizens are
billed for addresses, Mr.. d. w. Webster
and Mr.. N. S. Tubbs. The former is to
speak on the subject, Coarse or Fine
Wool for the Western Country" and the
latter on "Close Range Pasturing-De-
trimental or Advantageous"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-12-16
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 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, 1899-12-16
Toys at Heidepriem's.

One Fare for Round Trip Account Christ
mas and New Year Holidays.
We will sell tickets Dec. %, "a, 25, 80
and 81, 1899, and Jan. l, 1900, good to
return up to and including January 4th,
1900, to any point within 200 miles of
Custer at one fare for round trip. For
further particulars call on yours truly
s. F. ELLIOTT,
Agt B. & M. r. r.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-12-16

1t takes but minute to overcome
tickling In the throat and to stop cough
by the use Of One Minute Cough Cure
This remedy quickly cures all forms oi
throat and lung troubles. Harmless and
pleasant to take. 1t prevents consump
ton. A famous specific for Grippe and
its after effects. A. J. Jones & Co.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-12-16
School Notes.

August Pilger returned to school after
q weeks absence.
Part of the monthly examinations
were finished this week.
Emma Porath, Emma Conrad, Geo.
Tubbs, Keith Radford and Walter Don.
aldson were absent this week.
PRIMARY DEPARTMENT.
There are still a few pupils sick with
the chicken pox.
The pupils are devoting their odd
time to cutting fire. places, stockings and
o ther quaint designs of paper in mem
ory Of Christmas.
FAITH RADroRD, ! Reporters.
WILL COURTNEY, "0Po''''
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-12-16
At Cost.

In order to reduce her stock of dry
goods and shoes, and also big line OF
Holiday goods, Mrs. II. A. Albien will
commencing on Monday, December 4th
and continuing unit! January 1st, 1900
sell goods at actual Cost for Cash, and
Cash only.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-12-16
To the Public.

I have bought out the grain and feed
business of Mr.. A. Wilcox. and viii be
prepared hereafter to furnish my Gus.
toners with GRAIN and FEED; as
well as GROCERIES and HARDWARE,
at lowest price. Mr.. J. N. Granger. who
is well known to you, will assist me in
attending to your wants. Give me q
call.
w. ". SrARKwEArHER.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-12-16

WANTED-SEVERAL BRIGHT AND HON.
W est persons to represent us as Managers in
this and close by counties. Salary 5000 year
and expenses. Straight, bona fide, no more, no
Iess salary. Position permanent. Our refer
ences, any bank In any town. 1t Is mainly ONCE
work conducted at home. Reference Enclose
self-addressed stamped envelope, THE DoMIN-
ION COMPANY, Dept. 8, Chicago.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-12-16

Fifty different styles of fancy rockers
in Reed, Willow Cane and Lather seats
just the capper for Christmas presents
at Heidepriem's.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-12-16
Church Announcements.

Services in Congregational church
Sunday, December 18th, morning and
evening. Sunday at 10 u. m. Preach
ing at II a. IN. and 7:30 p. m. Topics fol
the day, "In Earthen Vessels" and "Ar
Apostolic Admonition." Come and wor
ship with us.
Katherine w. Radford, Pastor.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-12-16

Ed. N. Davis went to Hill City on
Tuesday, for the purpose of examining
and reporting on very promising mine
in that vicinity in the interest of eastern
parties.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-12-16

Sunday School at 10 q. m, preaching
at II a. m. Evening service will COM
mence at 7:30. A cordial invitation is
extended to all.
w. F. Bradley, Pastor.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-14
CORNELIUS VANDERBILT +.

eral Funston. is aboard the Tartar,
but it is understood that The volun-
teers make no complaint, and are anX-
ious to have clearance granted the ship
in order that they may proceed home
ward.
The Tartar is British ship. She be-
longs 10 the Canadian Pacific Steam
ship Company, plying between British
Columbia and Australia. She was char
tered by the Quartermastcr's Depart
ment of the United States army sto
carry United States troops, but it is not
believed here that this charter could
in any respect affect her nationality.
She could cease 10 be British ship and
become entitled TO American registry
only by act of Congress.
a CONTENTION.
1t was stated at the War Department
that the Tartar matter had been re-
ferred to Ambassador Choate, which
makes an international question out OF
it, The contention of the War Depart
ment is that Notwithstanding the Tar
tar flies the British flag, being charter
ed by the United States Government,
the assumption of British authority
over her is unauthorized.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-14
ton of q committee on resolution. the
committee adjourned until evening. ~ 3;
ANTITRUST SDELEGATES.5

=
a meeting of antitrust delegates ia
the conference was held to- might in the
club room of the Sherman House UNI
Ger the auspices of the local committee.
which has perfected an organizat ton for
the purpose of bringing tegetheraithe
delegates opposed to trusts. While the
promoters ofthe organization deny that
they are attempting to get control of
the convention they admit that they
would like to and say that the object
OF the organization Is so to organize
The "antis" that they may touch ell
bows" In eXigencies.
Several speeches We're made by dele
oates and others in opposition to com
binations. nmong the speakers being
Judge w. H. Clagett, of Boise City,
Idaho: NJ. L. Lockwood. of zelinople,
Pa, president of the American Anti
Trust League; D. G. Wooten, of Texas,
and Judge Fleming. of Kentucky.
MIR. BRYAN WILL ATTEND.
Lincoln. Neb., Sept. 13-W. j. Bryan
arrived home from the Pacific coast
to-day and spoke tonight at the ban
Quot rendered members of the First
National Regiment. Colonel Bryan said
ne expected to start for Chicago to-
morrow to attend the trust conference.
Governor Pointer will probably nc
company him to Chicago.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-14
TROOPS DETAINED.
THE TARTAR, WITH RETuRN1Nc
VOLUNTEERS, DETAINED.

TIE. TARTAR, WITH RETURNING,
VOLUNTEERS, DETAINED.
s(By Telegraph to Virginian- Pilot.)
Washington, Sept. 13-The War ne-
Ip pal. has been informed that the
steamship Tartar, which is returning to
.he united States from Manila with n
,aIss NUMBER OF soldiers on board. has
oeen detained at Hong Kong nv the To-
cal authorities because She is over,
loaded oSer'
Secretary Root had a conference with
the President this afternoon regarding
the matter. o'i's
OFFICIAL STATEMENT.
When he returned to the War De-
paf.nent he gave out the following two
caDie messages as an official statement
OF the case: ''e ~
Hong Kong, Sept. II, 1889.
Corbin, Washington:
=, l orltisn authorities refuse to clear
tartar because overcrowded: AUTHORIZE
eight twenty-four. :
MITCALF.
d,,. Manila, September Is.
Aa1utant-General, Washington:
The Tartar was sent to Hong ISonq
10 COCK, as requested by Major I,onp
no DOCK being large enough at Nagaskj
9ite nus capacity for Las men and III
CABIN passengers. She took back Lac
men and 81 cabin passengers. On her
Trip from San Francisco She carried
comfortably LIS men ana SIS cabin nas
sengcrs. -. Pe''
tSigEed) OT1s
ORIGIN OF COMPLAINT.
a private cable message from IIonp
Nong says that on complaint made by
iour hundred discharged regulars on
poara the Tartar of overcrowding
G Ie was refused. The Twentieth
Kansas Volunteer Infantry. win Cen
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-14
so,nny'. Isust of
tBy Telegraph to virgInian-Pllot.)

Charlottesville. Va, Sept. 13-The Poe
Memorial Association Of the University
of Virginia OH the 7th of October Will
unveil Solnay's bust of the poet. This
ceremony Will occur in the library on
the fftieth anniversary of Poes death.
occasion. In the morning DR.. c. w.
Kent. president of the association. will
present the bust. and 1t; Will be oftl-
clally received by the University. The
chief address Will be by Hamilton w.
Mable. and the poem by Robert Burns
Wilson. OF Frankfort, Ky. 81
The evening meeting will be a Pos
symposium. and the chief speaker VII
be William Fearing Gin, OF Paris, N he
is now in America and lis delaying iii.
return to France In order to attenf
the unveillng. r IS 81 4,
Invitations will be sent to litefars
men ana women all over country
and the therlng IS expected to So s,
notab one, 81,