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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-03
MR.. ROOT LEAVES FOR TAMPA.
The Secretary of War En- Route to
Visit Cuba.

Secretary Root. accompanied by Mrs.
Root. Miss Root. his son, Edward Root,
Private Secretary Courcey. Lieutenant Col
onel Carter, Assistant Adjutant General.
and Brig Gen. William Ludlow, left WASH
ington yesterday morning on the 1I:15
train over the Southern Railway for Tam
pa. The party will leave Tampa Sunday
morning on the transport Sedgwick for Ha-
yana
Secretary Roots trip is for the purpose
OF making an inspection of the conditions
in Cuba under the direction of General
Wood, the Military Governor. General
Iudlow's return to Cuba at this time is for
the purpose of turning over his command
Of he Department of Havana to sone other
officer, owing to the necessity for his re-
turn to the United States to continue tie
work of preparing plan for the organiza-
ton of the new college.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-03

Lord Pauncefote the British Ambassa-
dor. viii sail from New York for England
on March IS, accompanied By his family
His retirement from the diplomatic SER
vice will take place on April l. sale OF
the personal effects of the ambassador viii
be held early next month. 1t appears to be
certain that no selection of Lord Paunce-
Totes successor Will be made until after
he has returned TO England and has been
consulted by Lord Salisbury. and there is
a probability that the new ambassador
will not come to Washington before next
autumn The names of the English dipio-
mats who have been considered as the sue
cessors of Lord Pauncefote include that OF
the Hon. Michael Herbert Minister Pleni-
pOtentiary of Great Britain in Paris. where
a British Ambassador is stationed also.
Mr.. Herbert was the First Secretary of the
British Embassy here some years ago and
is well known and liked at the National
Capital
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-03
PORTO RICAN SCHOOL TAX
General Davis PromulSates an Order
Fixing the Rate.

: Brigadier General Davis, Military Gov
ernor of Porto Rico. has reported to the
War Department the PRONUNCIATION of an
order imposing a school tax of 81 on every
man over twenty-one years of age living
in Porto Rico, and who is the owner of
agricultural, city, commercial or indus
trial property, and each individual partner
OF mercantile firm: all members Of lib
eral professions. arts. and trades and all
public employees of the inssIlar and munic-
pal government, and all public function
aries who collect fees according to tariff
This tax is to be paid between the LIST and
10th Of December of each year at the re-
spective offices OF the collectors of inter-
nal revenue
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-03

In accordance with the request of repre-
sentative organizations and individuals in
Massachusetts. the North Atlantic SQUAD
ron, under command of Rear Admiral
Farquhar. will go to Boston in June. To
participate in the celebration of the l2Jtn
anniversary Of the battle OF Bunker Hill
on the 18th of that month. The necessary
orders were issued yesterday. The squad
ron has been scattered this winter, but it
is believed that Admiral Farquhar will be
able to take to Boston the New York, the
kearsarge. the Texas, the Detroit. and the
Maehias
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-03

The Abracadabra Literary Club met with
Mr.. and Mrs. Squier. So East Capitol
Street, Wednesday evening, Mrs Stevens
in the chair. Response. TO roll call were
Shakespearean quetanens. Mr.. j. B.
Chamberlain led the conversation with
Automobiles as his Theme. The essay of
tho evening was given by Mr.. Theobold
Often. whose subject was Trusts" In
the discussion which followed Mrs. Davis
and Messrs. McCreery, Sinclair. Squier
Chamberlain. Scott. Baker, and Abbott
participated. humorous recitation by
Mrs. Eugene Stevens closed the pro-
gramme. after which refreshments were
served by the hostess The club then ad-
journed to meet with DR. and Mrs. Croffut
40 B Street northeast, March IA
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-03
Director Merriam Returns.

William r. Merriam Director of the Cen
sus, returned yesterday morning from New
York While in that city he delivered an
address before the chamber OF commerce on
the subject of taking the Census
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-03
The Trensur, Statement.

The Treasury circulation statement. is
sued yesterday, places the amount CT money
in circulation March / at $2O02, 931. 79l, an
increase since March l. 1899. of S74 Os9. l79.
The per capita circulation was $3.50.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-03

TIE Marine Band viii give banquet tai.
c,crirg at Reuters TloIel in honor OF the ami
.rersarv q; its organsaiiea. The programme ar
ranged f5r the occasion has been carefully pse
plred.N
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-03

Mr.. and Mrs. D. r. Hanna have ar
rived in Washington.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-03

Mr. Julliehi Inouye. the newly arrived
Secretary to the Japanese Legation, was
presented to Secretary Hay yesterday.
Mr. Zero Nakagawa. whom he succeeds,
will shor lily return TO his country.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-03
THE RECALL OF LUDLOW
A Belief That He Will Be Succeed
ed BY Gen Fiizhugh Lee.

Constant Friction With Native Lead
crs Embarrassing the Administers
Eome-1bc First Step Toward Re
ducint- the Military Force in Cu,n.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-03

Mrs. o. B. Wilcox win not receive dur
ing March
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-03

Mrs. L. B. Brown held a reception last
night from s until II O'Clock. Assisting
her were Miss BERTHE Young. the Misses
Owens. Mrs. Richardson. Mrs. kimball,
and Mrs. Lucius L. Smith. jr.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-03

Mrs. NJ. S. Cist. regent of Continental
Chapter. d. A. r.. who has been contine /
to her room since the close Of the d. 4. r.
congress by severe cold. is again able
TO see her friends.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-03

Former Gov. Francis p FIenne OF
Florida. is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Conrad
NJ. Strong.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-03

Representative and Mrs. Sprague have
dinner invitations out for this evening.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-03

Among the gayeties of the springtide
Will be the Easter Monday dance TO be
given by Secretary and. Mrs. Root.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-03

The Admiral of the Navy and Mrs. Dew
ey will leave today for Lakewood, n. j..
to spend a week or ten days.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-03

MIS- Crowninshield will be at home in
formally on Mondays during Lent
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-03

DR.. Benjamin Ice Wheeler. President of
the University of California is at the Arl
ington for short stay. He is deeply In
terested in the development of Pacific
Coast commerce. and is at the head of
number of business men who are attempt
ing to establish commercial museum la
San Francisco. The proposed museum
will be patterned after the Bourse In Phil
adelphia. which DIR. Wheeler has examined
carefully and pronounces the best institu-
tion of its kind in the world
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-03

State Senator David T. Littler. If Illi-
nois has returned to the city and is quar-
tered at Chamberln's. He came East to
hold a conference with Senator Culom.
with regard to the coming campaign.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-03

W. r. Kerr. formerly Health Commits
sioner Of Chicago. Is at the Shoreham for
a week. He is here urging the building of
a pneumatic tube line between the main
postoffice in Chicago and the various sub
stations. which has been recommended by
the Illinois Manufacturers Association and
the Chicago Board of Trade He will be
given hearing on March o
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-03
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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-03

A. J. Fay and a. II. Hosford two city Of
ficials of Lowell Mass. are at the Airing
ton visiting the Capital.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-03

Franklin B. Thurber. OF New York. is
at the Shoreham representing the Mer-
chants Association OF that city. He is
also connected with the Chamber of Com
merce, and will urge some needed legisla-
ton in Congress-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-03

Col John F. Gaynor. Treasurer OF the
New York State Democratic Committee,
spent a few hours at Chamberlin's last
night. He stated that he had just stopped
of over night and was en- route to Palm
Beach, Fla, where he will spend the bal
ance of the winter.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-03

Gov. Heber NJ. Wells. of Utah, is at
the Normandie from Salt Lake City. He
is at the Capital On some business con-
nected with his State, and will remain
until Monday
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-03

Prof $. U. D. North. the expert on tex
tile industries for the Industrial Commits
sion. is at the Wellington from Boston
Mass. and will remain a. the Capital dur
ing the balance OF the present session OF
Congress.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-02-24

NOTICE.-DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERI.
OR, GENERAL LAND OFFICE, Washington,
i p; g; ssa nSyem SiSs 80, 1889: Notice o. &C. y 3 hereby given
Of the General Land Office, will be received by
the Receiver of the United States Land once at
Rapid City, South Dakota, up to and including
June 4, 1897, go Stat, 3+36), of a sufficient num-
Der of live Norway Pine trees, say zoo, ranging
In diameter from IA to 30 inches, to yield an ag-
gregate OF $4,000 feet, board measure, and 140
cords OF wood from tops and lOps OF said trees;
also such dead and down timber as may now be
on the tract hereinafter described, subject TO
future measurement. All the said timber, both
following tract Of land near Pringle, Custer
County, South Dakota, viz: 5 4 OF SW u OF M
u the SW u Of Sc y OF NE u; the N v OF NV
seS 81 s6 4 I a Tow 1 . NY J. soa 81 T Rans 4 q !. S nas & 81 81
II. NJ, and being within the Black Hills Forest
Reserve, excluding timber on any valid subsist-
ing mining or other claim. Said live timber Will
not be sold for less than the appraised value,
s1.00 rer 1000 feet, board measure, and IS cent per
cord for the wood from the green timber an-
horned to be cut; the product OF the dead and
down timber on said tract at not less than 10
cents per cord. n deposit OF $50 with the Re-
ceiver will be required with each bid, and pay
ment In full must be made within thirty days
after notice OF award. or In thirty. sixty or ninety
Der to be cut viii be marked and designated by
the official under whose supervision the work Is
done. Each bidder must guarantee In his pro.
posai TO purchase, that all tops and Tops and re-
fuse will be piled ready for burning, under the
direction OF the Official designated therefor; and
that no timber will be transported out OF the
State Of South Dakota. No timber can be cut or
otherwise removed until after payment therefor
Purchasers falling 10 remove all OF said timber
within one year from the date OF notice by the
Receiver, OF the award, forfeit both purchase
money and the right TO the timber unremoyed,
unless an extension OF time had been obtained.
| The right TO reject any and all bids Is reserved.
BINGER HERMANN, Commissioner.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-02-24
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF THE INTERr

NOTICE.-DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERI
OR, GENERAL LAND OFFICE, Washington,
ID. c., January 81, 1900. Notice Is hereby given
that sealed bids. a dressed to the Commissioned
of the General Land Office, will be received by
the Receiver OF the United States Land Dfice,
Rapid City, South Dakota, up to and including
April z, 1900, for the purchase, under the Act or
diameter Of 10 inches and over, aggregating
$4,000 feet, board measure, more or less; also
the tops and Tops TO be obtained therefronl, and
all dead timber, subject to future measurement.
All OF which Is located on the North half OF Sec
ton 80, Township 4, South, RangeH, East, b. IL.
NJ, in Custer County, South Dakota, and within
the Black Hills Forest Reserve. No bid will be
considered for less than the appraised value OF
Sl.00 per 900 feet, b. M, and the tops and lops
TO be obtained therefrom, and all dead timber,
at % cents and 10 cents per cord, respectively.
Bidders will be required 10 deposit 500 with
each bid, and payment i'm full must be made
within thirty (30) days after notice OF award, or
In equal payments in thirty 800, sixty (G) ana
ninety 600 days, at the option OF the purchaser.
The timber to be cut will be marked and deSig.
| mated by the official under whose supervision IL
will be cut. Each bidder must guarantee In his
| proposal to purchase, that all brush and refuse
from the cutting will be piled, ready 10 be burn.
ed under the direction of the government official
designated therefor; and that no timber or fuel
| will be transported out Of the State Of South
! Dakota. No timber must be cut or otherwise
disposed of until after payment therefor, Pur-
chaser falling TO remove all OF the timber SO
purchased within one year from the date OF
notice by the Receiver, OF the award, will forfeit
both purchase money and the right to the timber
unreinoyed. unless an extension OF time is OBJ
tanned. The right is reserved TO reject any or
all bids. BlNGER HERMANN, Commissioner
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-02-24

There Is no better medicine for the
babies than Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy. It's pleasant taste and prompt
and effectual cures make 1t a favorite
with mothers and small children. 1t
quickly cures their coughs and colds,
preventing pneumonia or other serious
consequences. 1t also cures Group and
has been used in tens of thousands OF
cases without a single failure 30 far rs
we have been able to learn. 1t not only
cures Group, but when given as o o as
the croupy cough appears, will prevent
the attack. In cases Of whooping cough
it l~iquifes the tough mucus, making it
easier to expectorate, and lessons the
severity and frequency ofthe paroxysms
of coughing, thus depriving that disease
of all dangerous consequences. For sale
by A. J. Jones & Co., druggists.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-02-24
NOTICE OF sHERIFF's SALE.

Notice is hereby given, that by virtue OF a
Judgment of foreclosure and sale, in an action IN
which William ii. Male ct. al. were plaintiffs
and Amanda j. Reder and OdO Reder were de-
PENDANTS, rendered and entered by the Circuit
Court of the Seventh Judicial Circuit of the State
OF South Dakota, III end for Custer county on the
4th day of December, A. d.. 1853, and a writ and
execution issued upon said Judgment and de-
cree, thS subscriber, s. Z. Ain5lie, sheriff OF
Custer County, State Of South Dakota, for that
purpose appointed, will sell at public auction al
the front door of the Court House In Custer city,
County Of Custer, and State Of South Dakota, on
Tuesday, February 9th, 1909, at 10 o'clock IN the
forenoon Of that day, the real estate and mort
gagged premises situate in the County Of Custer.
and state OF South Dakota, and directed In said
Judgment and execution to be sold, and therein
described as follows Lots numbered seven (l
eight (S) and nine (), in block numbered two 81,
In tile original townSite of Custer City, according
TO the plotOf the same recorded IL the Office oftht
REGISTER OF Deeds OF Custer County, South "a
kOta, or so much thereof us may he suticient "a
satisfy said Judgment aud costs, amounting IN
al TO Fifteen Hundred and Sixty Eight dollars
and Fifteen cents, tSl5GS. l6l With interest there
Oh from the date OF said Judgment and AL ac'
cruing costs OF sa'e. ID,
Dated Custer CITY, South Dakota, JANUARY %
1900.
s. l.. AINSLIE.
Sheriff Of the County of CuSteri =. ID;
EDWIN VAN CIsE,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
First publication, Jan. q, 1900.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-02-24
For Over Fifty Y ears

An Old and Well-Tried Remedy
Mrs. " inslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for over fifty years by millions O.
mothers for their children while teeth
ing, with perfect success. 1t soothes
the child, softens the gums, allays al
pain, cures wind collie, and is the best
remedy for. Diairhea. Is pleasant tc
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.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-02-24

A quiet wedding took place at the
residence Of Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Wind
sor OH Tuesday, February 2oth. when
Mr.. Otto Munson and Mary Dixon,
were united in marriage by Rev. Mrs.
X. w. Radford. Both Of the parties
are we'll known here, the groom having
made Custer his home for a number of
years whilst the bride resided with rela-
tives on Spring Creek. She is a niece
of Mr.. Henry Pilger.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-02-24
No,ioa of stockholder,s meeting.

Notice is hereby given that q meeting OF the
Stockholders OF Willow Creek Mining Company,
will be held on Tuesday, March 18th, 1900, az
s O'Clock p. m, thereof. at Custer, City, South
Dakota. the principal place of business OF said
in said Custer City. Which meeting is for the
pnrpose of completing the organization OF said
company and the adoption OF such bylaws as
the transaction of such other business as should
properly be transacted at such meeting. IL
By order OF the acting president.
Dated at Custer City, 5. d., this 2ist oay Oh
d. p. MOORE,
LAttnU pracinant
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-02-24
E:,va W CREAM FLOUR
a is Highest Patent.

II had bronchitis every winter for
years and no medicine gave me perma-
nent relief till / began to take One Min.
ute Cough Cure. l know it is the best
cough medicine made" says J. Koontz,
CORY, Pa. 1t quickly cures coughs,
colds, Group, asthma, grippe and throat
and lung troubles. 1t is the childrsn's
favori,e remedy. Cures quickly. A. j.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-02-24

Titus Ulke, government inspector at
the Latin and Rand Powder Works, at
Pompton, N. j., was badly though not
dangerously burned by sulphuric acid
while making some tests at the arsenal
on February 9TH. Mr.. Ulke will be re-
membered by some of our local readers
as having held the position of chemist
with the Harvey Peak Tin Mining COM
pany at Hill City some years ago..
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-02-24

81 think | would 60 crazy with pain
we're it not for Chamberlain's Pain
Balm" writes Mr.. w. Ii Stapleton,
Herminine, Pa. II have been afflicted
with rheumatism for several years and
have tried remedies without number,
but Pain Balm is the best medicine
have got hold Of" One application re.
lieves the pain. For sale by A. j. Jones
& Co., druggists.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-02-24

One critic, speaking of Chaffee's lsct-
ure says sit is an hour and a half OF
wit. humor, wisdom and common sense.
There is not a "dry" paragraph in the
whole lecture. His philosophy is Of the
practical sort and his hunor is not a
mere collection of funny stories. 1t is
his own-it is original-he made it up
and it is delightful" Opera house Gus
ter, Monday evening. Feb. 26tb.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-02-24
U ~ At Garlock's

Chris Henriksen on Wednesday pur-
chased the lot and improvements on
Custer Avenue what is known as the
Kemmish livery barn. Mr.. II. has been
occupying the premises for tie past
two or three years rs a livery and feed
stable, and will continue in that busi-
upsa
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-02-24
school Notes.
HIGH SCHOOL.

HIGH school,.
Some OF the 9th grade are going to
take up Geometry.
During this week Of school the atten.
dance has been very good.
Those absent were Mary Campbell,
Ella Gundlach and Anna McNamee.
While the 9th grade has been strug.
ling with Algebra, they have had the
pleasure Of struggling with it after
school.
The class has a new "Rule" for square
root which We insert for the benefit Of
our friends.
l. Arrange the ~polynomial as for
division.
2. Take the square root Of the first
term for the first term of the root.
3. Double tins term for a divisor.
4. Divide the second term by the
divisor for the second term of the root.
s.. Subtract the square of the BIZ
nomial thus obtained and divide the
first term of the remainder by the divi-
sor for the next term of the root.
@. Subtract from the remainder twice
the product of the preceding term
multiplied by the last term, plus the
square of the last term Of the root.
z. Divide the first term of tic re-
maIndsr as before for the next term,
etc.
GRAMMAR DEPARTMENT.
Leona Chilson has been absent on &c
count of sickness.
The pupils in Miss Petch's room are
to observe Washington's Birthday with
appropriate exercises.
INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT.
Miss Ross has been decorating her
room for W~ashington's birthday.
The 9Th and 3rd grades have been
taking up new studies, and also have
new books.
PEIMARY DEPARTMENT.
The studies of the little ones have
been about Presidents Washington and
Lincoln.
They are adding more to their decora-
tons.
Visitors, Ms. Fitch and Mrs. Dickens.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-02-24
CONTRACT OPEN.

Sealed proposals will be received at
the Office of the undersigned until March
LIST for the quarrying and hauling of
spodumene mineral at the Eta mine.
The minimum quantity to be taken out
will be 500 tons during 1900. Deliver
proposals for quarrying or hauling alone.
successful bidders must furnish bond.
For specifications and further details
apply to
III. RErNBoLD & Co., Chemists,
Custer, So. Oak.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-02-24

The board Of county commissioners
were in session the latter part oflast week
and after t%ransacting some routine bust.
ness adjourned to Monday. March 9Th.
Owing to the absence Of Mr.. McBeath,
the chairman Of the board, the issuing
of the r~efunding bonds was deferred
until the next meeting.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-02-24

/ take pleasure in saying to the public
that I have listened to Frank M. Chaffee
in two of his lectures, says ex-senator
Clark, of Iowa. l was greatly pleased /;
he touched my soul and quickensd and
strengthened my life. His presence
here was a real help to all who heard
htp,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-02-24

MANTED-sEVERAL BRIGHT AND HON
w est persons to represent us as Managers In
| this and close by counties. Salary 5000 "A year
| and expenses. Straight, bona fide, no more, no
less salary. Position permafisnt. our REFER
work conducted at home. Reference. Enclose
self-addressed stamped envelope, II DoMIN-
IoH COMPANY, Dept 8, Chicago.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-02-24

l.. A. Billings and family of Keystone
passed through Custer Monday with
their household effects on their way to
the Limestone range. about eight or
nine miles west of Custer, where, We
understand, it is their intention to per-
manently locate on a ranch.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-02-24

The remains Of Sergeant Charles B.
Preacher and Private Oscar Fallen, OF
Company M, First South Dakota Volun-
teers, arrived at Rapid Tuesday morn
ing from the Philippine islands. The
funeral was held In the afternoon.