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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-11-17
Risks his Life for a Million,

The Denver Republican Of October
30th last contained a lengthy sketch OF
Melvin Dempsie, who will be remem
bered by some of our local readers as
having been a resident of Custer some
years ago. The Republican says in
part:
After Drawing hardship and peril in
the Rocky mountains, prospecting wild
countries in the hope that some day he
would strike it rich," enduring all the
terrors Of a winter in Alaska and mar.
rowly escaping death score of times,
Melvin Dempsie, a half, breed Cherok ee
Indian is now in fair way to become a
millionaire. To show his gratitude to
Providence for the blessing he and q
small band of his fellow prospectors
have begun the erection of church
near the place where he found his wealth
and it soon will be opened affording the
only place of worship for large num-
Der of persons in the district. What
makes it all the more remarkable is the
fact that Mr.. Dempsie comes from a
mixed race, for in his veins flows the
blood of the Cherokee Indians, while
others of his ancestors are OF French
and Spanish descent. Mr.. Dempsie is
now in Denver visiting friends. He
will spend several months in the state,
taking rest after his toll and peril, and
next January will start for Alaska once
more to take UP his work. When he
next returns 10 Colorado he expects to
be millionaire. Even now his pockets
are bulging with nuggets and bottles of
gold dust, samples, which he has collect
ed from different parts Of the claim
which he is working with a partner.
Meanwhile, the seven members of the
little church in Valdez are holding regu-
lar services in each others homes and
are waiting for their leader to return,
for despite his racial characteristics Mr..
Dempsie is a deyout Christian. 1t Is a
model little community oyer which Mr..
Dempsie presides and for which he
made the laws. In the first place there
are no saloons. No drunkards are toll
Grated in Chisma camp. Gambling
houses, dance halls and the general &C.
compartments of primitive mining
camps are not to be found there.
Mr.. Dempsie lived in Colorado for
about seven years, prospecting In differ.
ent parts of the state with only fair sue
cess. In January, 1893, Chicago com
pany, which knew him, for good miner
and an honest nan, engaged him to &c
to Alaska in its interest. He first went
to Skagway and then pushed on to Val
dez little camp on the coast. On the
first year Mr.. Dempsie and his compan
ions made a trip across the Wrangla
the largest active volcanic mountain in
Alaska and explored the Copper .Rivel
country. In the following year they
extended their explorations still further
and went into the Chistechina riyei
country. The Chistechina is branch
of the Copper river and on branch o
the Chistechina, called the Chfstna the,
found a rich bed Of gravel, about three
feet deep and running from So to $25 {
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-11-17

aDle 10 strike bed rock. Mr., Dempsie
and his partner worked at the claim
until they were obliged to 90 back to
the coast and last spring, when they
went back, they took about 30 men with
them, many Of whom were able to Sc.
cure good claims. Among them was o.
j. Hosford. who has a cottage in nen-
yer. Mr.. Dempsie continued to pros.
pect and had still better luck. He
struck richer claim than the first and
one which was easier to work. In one
day on his claim four men took out 32
ounces in gold and on test run two men
took out two ounces in an hour. While
Mr.. Dempsie was prosperous he grub
stsked two men and they made the
richest strike which had been made in
the new camp. Since coming back to
the states he has sold half interest in
one of his claims for $25,OO0. Two men
will work it next summer and give him
and his partner half of all the gold
which they take out. He believes that
they can take out $4,000 each next
year,
This account of great wealth secured
within two or three years is very allur-
ing to those who do not understand the
hardships entailed in securing it. In
deed, Mr.. Dempsio is quite as thanful
that he is alive to-day as be is that he
has found wealth. On the exploration
trip made during the first year Mr..
Dempsie ebent In Alaska he fell into a
crevice in the m mountains and had not his
companions been at hand to render
prompt assistance he would have been
killed. Then for Is days, wandering
abott in the frozen wilds, he was practi-
cally starving, having little to eat, saye
few shrubs and the scanty remnant of
his provisions. Mr.. Dempsie is reluc-
tant in speaking about the heroic part
he played in several adventures in Alas
ka. On one occasion, when the party
he was with was without provisions and
supplies it was through his efforts that
their lives were saved. The story of
the heroic relief was published in the
daily newspapers soon afte- IL occurred.
Then, even after he had struck it rich"
it was no easy task to get the gold. He
and his companions had to work in wa
ter up to their knees. Five hours Of
this toll was all that they could stand
and in Alaska this is considered good
days work. 1t Is only possible to work
for three or four months in the year.
but during this time, Mr.. Dempsie will,
when he gets at work, next year, work
day and night shifts. There is no trouble
about securing light. for there is no
night in Alaska. One Of Mr.. Dempsle's
first efforts was to get relief station es-
tablished near Valdez which will help
to avert such terrible suffering as he
and his companions underwent. At
present men in the employ of the gov
ernment are building trail and survey
ing railroad and telegraph lines from
Valdez through the Abisnay district and
for 400 miles into the interior. 1t will
be some time probably before the rail-
road and telegraph lines are completed,
but the trail will be great benefit to
the many prospectors who will undoubt-
edly visit the country next year. The
new district Is 200 miles southwest of
Eagle City, and 225 miles from the coast.
1t is between 5000 and 5000 feet above
sea level.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-11-17

"It is a surprising fact" says Prof
Houton, shat Ia my travels in all parts
of the world. for ths last ten years |
have met more people having used
Green's August Flower than, any remedy
for dyspepsia, deranged liver and stom-
ach, and for constipation. fihd for
tourists and sslesmen, or for person
filling Office positions. where headaches
and bad feelings from irregular habits
exists. that Green's August Flower is .
grand remedy. 1t does not injure the
system by frequent use, and is excel
lent for sour stomachs and indigestion
Sample bottles free at A. j. Jones 4 Co.'S.
Sold by dealers in all civilized cohhs
tries.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-11-17
For over Fifty Y 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 q
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, 1900-11-17

Complete returns in Lawrence county
give the Mckinley electors over eight
hundred majority. The congressiona
and state ticket follows close behind
The republicans elect theif whole coun
ty ticket, including all the justices and
constables,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-11-17

1t is now certain, says an exchange,
the election laws will undergo some
radical changes this winter in this state.
No man will have his name on ballot
but once hereafter, and several other
features will likely be changed.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-11-17

President Mckinley has been re-elect
ed by q plurality of the popular vote
footing up to about $4,000. This is the
largest plurality given presidential
candidate in the history Of the country
1t breaks President McKinley's record
in 1896. when he had plurality of596,-
000. and exceeds the highest previous
plurality-thet given to Grant in 1872
by 1900. The figures will not be re.
ceivcd with much enthusiasm by nun.
erous democrats who thought they had
"sure thing" in betting that President
McKinley's plurality this year would
fall short of that of 1896.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-11-17

Unofficial returns indicate that the
South Dakota voters, by majority Of
10000, or more, have decided to repeal
constitutional amendment placing the
liquor business in the hands of the state
In so doing they have confirmed the
judgment OF the last legislature, which
refused to proyide law carrying out
the purpose of the dispensary amend.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-11-17

Rupor has it that Custer is to have 9
new hotel and that if present plan,
materialize the building will be erected
early next spring. The structure will
be built Of brick, is to be two-storief
high, and will, have twenty or twenty.
Eve rooms. We understand that 7.5Ot
has already been guaranteed toward the
aatasar;aa
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-11-17

The II told you so'' man has had the
floor right along since Tuesday OF last
week. He gets moro enjoyment out oi
these little occasions than anybody. i.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-11-17
Brave Explorers

Like Stanley and Livingstone, found
it harder to overcome Malaria, Fever
and Ague. and Typhoid disease germs
than savage cannibals; but thousands
have found that Electric Bitters is a
wonderful cure for all malarial diseases.
If you have chills with fever, aches in
back Of neck and head, and tired, wsrn.
out feeling, trial will convince you of
their merit, w. A. Null Of Webb, Ill.,,
writes: My children suffered for more
than year with chills and fever; then
two bottles of Electric Bitters cured
them. Only so cents. Try them. Guar
anteed. Sold by A. J. Jones, druggist.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-11-17

During the past year Custer county
has paid sl,O4667 for maintaining its
insane patients at the state hospital for
the insane at Yankton. -
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-11-17
Low Rates west and Northw est,

Every Tuesday during October and
November the Burlington Route will
sell tickets at the following remarkably
low rates:
Ogden, Salt Lake City, Butte. Helena,
and Anaconda. one way, $2s. Round
trip, $40. Return limit. 80 days.
Spokane, Tacoma, Seattle, Portland
Victoria and Vancouver, one way, $2S
Round trip, s45. Return limit, 80 days
Tickets and information at all Burling
ton ticket Offices.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-11-17


Captain w. S. Seavey; of Denver, was
one Of the first 10 make the trip over the
Burlingtoh's new line from Denver
Deadwood. In an interview in the
Deadwood Pioneer-Times, he says: THE
Burlington's new line is the greatest
thing this portion of the country could
have received. 1t will prove a benefit
to not only the mining and commercial
interests. but to the cattle interests. 1t
gives an airline from Dakota to Texas,
and will mean Tremendous Increase in
the number of cattle shipped into this
country every year. Where $4,000 are
now shipped yearly, there will be 100000
and 100000. Texas is the natural breed
ing ground for cattle and this is the
developing ground. The business has
undergone a remarkable revolution the
past few years. Thousands of them are
bred yearly in Texas and kept until
they are yearlings or two-year-olds, then
shipped north and allowed to mature.
Then they should be fed, and Nebraska,
right at hand, is the natural feeding
ground. With the Burlington's new
line in operation, three OF four days are
sayed in transit, less stops are required
for feed and rest, and there viii be q
corresponding lsssening of the loss III
shipment. Heretofore it has been
necessary to ship clear around by Con.
cordia, Kansas, and then up to Lincoln
The cattle men appreciate the advan
tage over the old order of things and
will be among the first to avail them
selyes Of IT,"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-11-17
For Sale at q Bargain.

The two-story building, barn, and all
other improvements on the corner of
Harvey and !Seventh streets known as
the Odo Reder residence. This is the
best appointed and most commodious
residence property in Custer. For fur
ther particulars and terms apply to
Joseph Knbler
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-11-17

Lead has increased its population IN
the last four years from less than Eve
thousand to eight thousand, and Is still
growing.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-11-17

Marcus DAILY, the Montana Copper
king, died in New York on the 18th Of
heart and bright's disease.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-11-17
South Dakota is republican by about
$4,000.

The state legislature will be republi
can by at least l15 out of 132 members.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-11-17
Notice..

Hereafter the board of county CON-
missioners and the county treasurer will
decline to allow bounty on wolf scalps
unless the whole hide is furnished as
under the law the officers have no other
alternative.
s. G. LUMMIs,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-11-17

The United States court OF appeals
has affirmed the decision of the federal
court in the case against Richard A.
Tubbs, former mayor of Alcester. this
state, who will now have to serve a
term of two years in the Sioux Falls
penitentiary. Tubbs, while mayor of
Alcester, was arrested by a United
States deputy marshal in Janu-
ary, 1899, on a charge of having mailed
Objectionable letters to Clara Saltnef.
He was tried in April, 1899. and convict
ed. He filed motion for new trial,
which was granted. The new trial re-
suited in another conviction, when he
was sentenced to term of two years In
the penitentiary.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-11-17

Hot Springs Star: In ocr own state
the victory has been glorious one-a
complete one. Pettierewism is killed
and the people rule. Hon. r. J. Gam.
BILE will be the next U. s. Senator. And
proud indeed may We be over the elec.
ton of such a splendid state ticket from
head to foot. The Black Hills is especi
ally delighted over the election of its
bright and honorable citizen, Hon. f
w. Martin, to, congress. Although vii.
lainously assaled-he comes out largely
vindicated overwhelmingly elected-ad
mired and honored, even more than be.
fore he was nominated, by the people OF
the Hills and of the btate.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-11-17
WAN TED

A car load Of oats for cash.
Il. V. GARLoCK.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-11-17

This signature is On every bog Of the genuine
Laxative Bromo-Q -Quinine Tablets.
tho remedy that cures n cold I'm ono day
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-11-17
Stops the Cough and Works OF the
Cold.

Laxative Bromo- -Quinine Tablets cure a
cold In one day. No cure, no pay. Price
45 cents.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-11-17
Mining Items.

A force of men will be put on the Old
Bill mine shortly. The property is un-
der bond to Chicago parties.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-07
THE CAD THE WINNER.
Ridden by His owner He Capture
the Stccnlccilase at Morris Park.
(By Associated Press.)


NEW YORK, october 6.-The Cad. rid
den by his owner, Mr.. Smith, won the
champion steeplechase at Morris Park to-
day over the trying distance OF three miles
and a half. This was the feature OF the
days racing, and it resulted in stirring
struggle. Summary:
FIRST race-seven furlongs-Rush g to
- first, Godfrey Q5 to / and 3 TO D second,
Joe Frey g to y third. Time, 1:26 81
Second race-The Hunter Handicap-one
rile--Ondeck Queen Is to ID first, kilas-
banda even and to - second, kamara
G to y third. Time. LAO u
Third race-Nursery neutrality-suspicious.
course-siS furlongs-Bellario q TO . first
Water Color G. to and to . second,
Beau Gallant. q to y third. I me, ITO L.
Fourth Race-The Champion Steepie-
oilase-three and one-falf miles-The Cad
Us to u first, Plaios(6 to 5 and to p
second. Perion rs to y third. Time. 7:12
Fifth race-six furlongs:e sellng-Rolllng
Roor 6 to D first. Himself Is TO and 5
to u second. Billionaire Is to u third.
Time. Ell Ia
Sixth race-one mile-kinnicknlc G to y
first. Douro 60 to and to - second.
The Amazon G. to 9, third. Time, Ia Ii
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-07
Democratic Speakers.
Demo cratic Committee.
Headquarters State
50 Chamber of Commerce Build


ing.
Richmond. va, October 9Th.
Speakers and places OF speaking are
as follows:
JOHN w. DANIEL.
Page Court, October 18th.
Rockingham Court, October 18th.
Liberty Hall, October Goth, II A NJ.
Washington Court, October 22d.
Bristol, October 22d (night)
Benhams Oct. sd, / P. NJ. (barbecue)
Clintwood, October 25th, 1 p NJ.
Big Stone Gap, Oct. 9th, 1 P. NJ Oar
becue.)
Boydton. October goth.
Petersburg, october 3oth.
Emporia. October 31st.
THOMAS S. MARTIN.
Greene Court october 10th.
Halifax Court, october 22d.
Alexandria, October 2Ath.
WIN. HODGES MANN.
Caroline Court October Sth.
Southampton Court, October 18th.
Hanover Court. October 18th.
Fauquier Court October "a
Surry Court, october 23d.
Sussex Court, November list.
Powhatan Court, November 5th.
JOHN L. JEFF'RlES.
Wvthe Court October St:i.
Giles Court. October 9th-
Amherst Court, October 18th.
Tazewell Court, October 18th
Bedford Court, october 22d.
Patrick Court. october 25d.
king George Court, November Isl. =
Spotsylvana Court, November 9TH. 8
Fredericksburg, Nov. 5th (nlght.) i
JOHN LAMB.
Chesterfield Court, October sth
Highland Springs, October Sth lnlght).
Sknquarter, October 18th, 8 +. MI.
Goochland Court, October 18th
Shumakers, october 9Th. P. M.
Sandy Hook, october 18th. P M
Hadensville, October 10th. Y F. M
Tarbscott October 18th, P. NJ
Bula. October 18th, II A. NJ. -.
Fife, October nth. ESQ P. M
Nudge Church. October 18th, s P. NJ
Carriers Store, october ed, y NJ.
whitlock,s, October ed. P NJ. 4 2. 81.
Short Pump. october 2sd, P. NJ
Yellow Jacket, October 18th. 5 T. M
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-07

bates of the society, which are atwaya
upon political. economic and ethical quesr
tons of practical moment and interest!
and also original articles by members
OF the society on subjects OF kindred ma,
ture to the debates. This society viii
furnish many orators to the political cam
paign that is now in progress IN the State,
and if their speeches on the hustinss ara
characterized by the Same eloquence. forcs
and logic which they put into the debate
last night, which was informal. being TIM
regular exercises to which the public were
admitted, they will make things warm
for the opponents of Democracy.
After the speaking short business meet
ing was held. at which it was decided to
divide the society into two factions and
elect a leader for each. The election re-,
suited in the selection OF Mr.. Irving Camp.
bell and Mr. z. II. Courtney as leaders
of the respective factions.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-07
THE RANDOLPH'S DEBATE.
Republican Party Was the SubJect OF
Discussion Last Night.

Republican Party Was the SubJect OF
Discussion Last Night.
The Randolph Literary Society hao d
nnb,ic meeting and splendid audience
at Lee Camp Hall last night. Inc SUI
iect for discussion was:
Resolved. That the Republican party has
passed the zenith of its glory.
Ladies, as well as gentlemen. were pres
emf to hear the debate Among those
present was City Attorney Henry II. foI-
lard. The speeches showed careful prepdi-
alton and each debater made a sood d :
ps1ment for his side and was hpefahy
applauded. -
Major A. S. Lan:er and Mr. John &.
Egsleston took the affirmative lneS
made Democratic stump speeches. ul<AS
would entertain and instruct audiences
gathered TO hear a real political argument
The Republican party was hauled o'et
the Goals" by these gentlemen.
Messrs. John 3. Lightfoot. Jr., ana "n-
Crump Tucker took the negatattve sue
of the question. They talked wen
for their side of the proposition. Ihes s.s
gentlemen contended that the power
and ..glory" and the policy Of the Repu2-
ucan party, if carried out. would resll-
in building up one OF the most stot'o'-'
nations the world has ever known
There is no organization in the Guy li...s
is productive of greater good OF it Nc
advantageous to its members thah tne
Randolph. a,raa ~
In it young men have been trained sea, 70
think and speak. and many of It's men mem
bers nave adorned our legislative MS "a
some have been elected to CONGRESS: ana
some have entered upon a na. NM 80 10.
career. all of whom in their seHeral ss ,.as
tlons have reflected credit upon themselves
and benefited sccsetv at large
The society now has about to.es ~.
bersSan Young men. members of the bar,
and engaged In various business pursuits,
The Society has recently undertaken i.s .ae
publication Of magazine. the hsss ISSUE
Of which will soon make its appea. .aa ia
Il viii contain to some extent lt;o W
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-07
ELMORE D. HOTCHkISS.
90. b. Richmond College Team

ton are the aspirants for center. Carney,
while Very light Tor the position is active
and has the advantage OF experience.
Anderton is a new man who is showing
up we'll He has weight and strength
His newness at the game is wearing off
and his Improvement has been rapid.
Massey plays a steady game, but is a bit
inaccurate in passing 10 quarter.
AT guard, Prince is akins % show
ing. he has the true spirit OF the game
and works hard. He is not quite
aggressive enough, but that will come
in time Wood and Anderton, Powell
Valentine, are other applicants for these
nositions. Valentine needs a good deal
of waking up He is careless and a
little awkward. but he has the weight
and strength to make good one. At
tackle Mcconnell is putting up fast.
hard game he tackt9s we'll, and has
The football knack OF being always :r
the other fellow way he Aiseiaeles
we'll.
..Isoatwrigt1t, Roe, and Goodwin are. a,
trio that promise well. AT end there Is
a wealth of good, fast material Cap
tain Tabb Eliyson. Broadus. Staples
Poindexter. kerfoot. and Hundley are
good lot to pick from. Broadus Is a eood
man, but a little slow. Tabb plays with
a dash that is bound to show, and Ely
..At quarter Hotchkiss and Owen are the
most promising candidati s. Ho.chklss IS
fine heavier. and a little less likely TO
fumtie. but both men show good form,
and both have coed heads for managing
the playing of the team.
..AI half Pollard and Landlord, with the
Z two Prayers. are a lot OF men hard
to beat. Lanfford, particularly. plays a
fierce hard game. He hits the line we'll.
runs well hahind interference. and tack
les hard and low. He is a Very promising
player Pollard plays the same kind of
game as Landlord, and has the advan-
tage OF years. Both these nisn are going
30 do well The two FvaSeus, while new
at the game. are good men who work
rsM and play fast, snappy ball. At full
back ne have Sanford. the heaviest man
Of the team Ills line-bucking possibu.-
Sies are tremendous. and IN the inter
ference 1t should be wall. aroadus
has also been playing free but has not
!. Sanfort's weight Of kicking abilities
.You can see from these men that
4hero 8 very goat elihood that M