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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-07-13
Persspsi Mept,on.

Homer Jones returned from Dead
wood Tuesday.
Frank Stewart was DIP from Buffalo
Gap Thursday.
N. q. Tubbs returned Tuesday from
his sheep ranch.
NJ. J. Bailey returned Sunday from a
business visit at Lead.
Judge MCGEE was an arrival from Ra.
pid City Thursday p. IN.
Ed. Towns, Of tbs Sioux City Journal
spent Monday in the city.
Frank j. Ward arrived Wednesday
tor . visit with his brother. w. c. Ward.
Mrs. Fannie White returned Tuesday
from a weeks visit with friends in Lead.
Ex.Auditor B. L. Caple of Folsom
spent a few days in the city early in the
week.
Joseph Jones, Of Utica, Neb., arrived
Wednesday for a visit with his sons,
Alb. and Homer Jones.
l.. Ballou. editor Of the Buffalo Gap
Republican, was t%ransacting business at
the county seat Monday.
w. L. Benedict and b. r. Wood spent
Monday and Tuesday in Hill City, try
ing a law suit in justice court.
Mrs. II. Z. Hickman arrived home
Saturday morning after a six weeks
visit with friends in Newcastle.
Mrs. C. w. Pitcher, who has been visit
ing with her husband near Lead for a
week or two, returned Tuesday.
Forest Supervisor Seth Bullock of
Deadwood was in the city Tuesday on
business connected with his Office.
Mrs. Minnie Bruner left for her home
at Hot Springs Thursday, after a two
weeks visit with her parents here.
VIM. Tarrant, Jr, returned the fore.
part of the week from Wyoming, where
be has been engaged in sheep shearing
for several weeks past.
T. ID. Edwards, editor and proprietor
Of the Lead Tribune. spent Saturday in
the city between trains. The CHRONICLE
acknowledges a very pleasant call.
Frank Mclaughlin of Keystone, S. d.
arrived in the city Wednesday and will
visit with relatives and friends for a
couple Of weeks. Center Point (Iowa)
Journal.
Miss Nellie and Archie S~orensen of
Grand Island, Nebraska, arrived Mon
day for a two weeks visit with their
uncle and aunt, Mr.. j. f. Smith and
Mrs. A. 7. Feay.
L. p. Woodbury., vice president and
general manager Of the Black Hills Por-
celain Clay and Marble company, left
for Chicago Thursday. He expects to
be back in about a week or ten days.
NJ. A. Willis left Wednesday for
Omaha 60 meet his wife and Mrs. S. N.
Fitch, who haye been visiting in New
York state for several months past.
They expect to reach home this p. m.
Denis Henault left Saturday for a two
months trip in California and other
western states. He went by way of
Denver and Salt Lake, and expects to
take 10 the National Park on his return.
Miss Ida NJ. Braddock Of Deadwood
came in Tuesday for q visit with
Mrs. d. w. McFadden. She departed
yesterday for Redlands, California,
where she will make her home in the
future.
Mrs. I'd. L. Grantham and children
returned Monday from On extended
visit with relatives and friends in
Missouri. They were accompanied by
Mr.. Grantham who went east last week
to meet them.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-07-13
The BsstRemedy for Stomach and Bowel
Troubles.

II have been in the drug business for
twenty ysars and have sold most all Of
the proprietary medicines of any note
Among the entire list l have never
found anything to equal ChambetIsin's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
for all stomach and bowel troubles"
says o. w. Wakefield, of Columbus, Ga.
"This remedy cured two severe cages Of
cholera morbus in my family and have
recommended and sold hundreds of
bottles of il to my customers to their en-
tire satisfaction. 1t affords a quick and
sure cure in a pleasant form. For sale
by A J. Jones.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-07-13

During last May an infant child of our
neighbor was suffering from cholera in.
fantum. The doctors had given up all
hopes of recovery. I took a bottle of
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarr.
hoea Remedy to the house, telling them
l felt sure it would do good il used &C.
cording to directions. In two days time
the child had fully recovered. The
child is now vigorous and healthy. I
have recommended this remedy fire.
q~uently and have never known il to fail
Mrs. Curtis Baker, Bookwater, Ohio.
Sold by A. J. Jones.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-07-13

You can never cure dyspepsia by diet
ing. What your body needs is plenty
of good food properly diGested. Then il
your stomach will not digest it. Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure will. It contains all Of
the natural digestants hence must di.
gest every class of food and so prepare it
that nature can use it in no%urishing the
body and replacing the wasted tissues,
thus giving life, health, strength, ambi-
lion, pure blood and good healthy appe-
lite. A. j. Jones.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-07-13

Robert L. Talent, the son Of the late
Mrs. Anna ID. Talent, the first white
woman to enter the Black Hills, shot a
Fort Meade soldier in bis restaurant in
SturYis a few days ago, because the fell
low was making a rough house. The
man will not die. Talent was arrested
and a preliminary hearing was held be.
fore Judge Moore, who held him to the
grand jury under $1,000 bonds. Talent
was Immediately released on his own
recognizance.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-07-13

From the st. Elmo mine comes the
report that Mr.. James Mcdonald, one
of the owners Of that property, and well
known in this city, suffered some severe
injuries last week in a runaway near
the mine. Our informant did not learn
the nature of the injuries, but stated
that Mr.. McDonald's life is despaired of.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-07-13
BUY CREAM FLOUR at earloeI's.

w. w. Odds, who during tho carnival,
stood by the Custer county exhibit in
the Black HillE mineral palace. left for
home today over the Burlington. The
Custer people were very fortunate In
securing the services Of such men as
Olds, as he is a thorough mining man
and acquainted with every character of
Black Hills ore.--Dsadwood fndepend-
ant
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-07-13

w. II. Buf1utn, president of the Cop.
per Butte Mining company. was in from
Spring creek Thursday. NJ. B. stated
that good progress is being made in
sinking the two compartment shaft. The
shaft has attained a depth of so feet and
he ore that Is being taken out IL ofgood
quality. M Buffum expects to lsays
for New York in a few days on business
connected with the company.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-07-13
Piles. letter, Eczema.

Boro-Carbol Salve will cure blind,
bleeding or itching piles where all other
ointments have failed. 1t absorbs the
tumors, allays the itching at once, acts
like a poultice and gives instant relief.
Boro-C arbol salve is prepared expressly
for piles, letter, eczema and all itching
skin diseases. Sold on a guaranteeing
cure. no pay. Price 25 cents per box.
For sale BY A. j. Jones.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-07-13

At the annual convention ofthe Black
Hills Epworth League held in Hot
Springs last week, the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year:
President, J. r. Sharp, Rapid City vice
president, A. b. Gidley, Lead recording
secretary, Miss Grace Hikok, Deadwood
corresponding secretary, Miss Nellie
Hough, Sturgis; treasurer. Bert Fargo,
Hot Springs. The next annual conven-
ton will be held in Lead sometime dur.
ing the month Of June.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-07-13

p. ID. McClelland and Anita M. Will
ard were married OF the evening Of July
Bird, by Rev. Katherine Powell, pastor
Of the Congregational church. The
ceremony was performed at the resid.
ence of the bride in the presence Of a
few relatives and friends.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-07-13

The Custer lodge Of Odd Fellows, on
Friday evening OF last week, installed
the following officers for the ensuing
term, w. G. Allison acting as installing
officer: N. g., Newton Todd; V. g.,
c. III. Henderson X. Secretary, Benz.
Reid; +. Secretary, J. N. Granger
Treasurer, 7. w. Delicate; Warden,
August Fisher; Cond., NJ. A. Willis; I.
g., b. F. Towner; o. G.. Joseph Nelson
r. s. N. G., Isaac Ainslie; L. s. N. g.,
NJ. S. Daley r. s. V. G., Mark Thomas.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-07-13

8. A. BAXTER and con. Fred, and VIM.
F. Newman, Of Liman. Ohio. the former
q stakeholder In the Blue Lead. and the
latter secretary of the Board Of Trade OF
Liman, came in from Sheridan. Thurs
day, and went to Sylvan lake, returning
yesterday in timc to take the $40 train
for Deadwood. They are being chap
roned through the Hills BY Perry Bert
schy.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-07-13

John Burke, Of the Burke Stone
Company of Hot Springs, has secured
the contract for furnishing the stone for
the Carnegie library building at Fort
Dodge, Ia. The building ia to cost $780,
600, and will take SIXTY cars of rock in
the structure. He has also the contract
for the stone for the hospital at Fort
Robinson.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-07-13

The board Of county commissioners
adjourned Thursday to July 18th, when
they will again sit as a board ofequaliza-
ton, at which time they will be pre-
pared to hear any kick that may be
coming by those who have had their
valuation raised at the recent session.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-07-13

Mr.. and Mrs. w. s. Piper are rejoicing
over the arrival Of bouncing baby boy
at their home on Sunday, July 7th.
Mother and son are doing nicely, and it
10 thought that with proper care William
may also be himself again soon.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-07-13
She Didn't Wear a Mask.

But her beauty was completely hidden
by sores, blotches and pimples till she
used Buct:len's Arnica Salve. Then
they vanished as will all eruptions, fever
sores, boils, ulcers. carbuncles and felons
from its use. Infallible for cuts, corns,
burns, scalds and piles. Cure guaran-
teed. 25c at A. j. Jones.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-07-13

w. w. Odds returned from Deadwood
Monday where he had been in charge
of the Custer county mineral exhibit
during the Quarto-C Centennial celebra-
ton. Mr.. G. w. Robbins, the other
member Of the committee went to French
creek by way Of Fairburn, at which
place he and Jas. Demereau are doing
some development work on the Copper
Queen mine.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-07-13

Mondays B. & M. south. bound pas.
senger due here at l1:05 a. m, did not
arrive until about 10 o'clock p. m. The
delay was caused by the burning Of a
bridge the night before between Kirk
and Puma.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-07-13

But few people are now complaining
OF those cold blasts from the northwest
and wishing that summer would come.
1t Is here now with a vengeance and its
funny TO see people hunting for the cool.
i~ng-either wind or water.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-07-13
Notice to Owners Of Real Essats.

Under the provisions Of what's known
as the Scavenger Bill, passed by the LASS
legislature. It becomes the duty Of the
County Treasurer Immediately after
July LIST, 1901, to Aie q list Of slf lands
and town lots Upon which the taxss are
due and delinquent for 1899 and prior
years, with the clerk ofthe circuit court,
and upon which the clerk win enter q
judgment against the lands or lots des:
cribed in such list for the amount Of
taxes, interest, and costs dues and charged
against said land respectively. under
which Judgment the lands or lots viii
be sold. Owners Of real estate should
take immediate steps to pay their taxes
and thereby ave costs and probable loss
Of lands or lots.
Custer City, South Dakota, June 18th,
1901.
S. c. LuMMIs, Treasurer
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-07-13

Mrs. +. s. Hart and children who
has been visiting here with her sister
and mother, Mrs. w. A. Smith and Mrs.
Lofland, for two weeks past. departed
yesterday for her home at Pattonsburg,
Missouri. She was accompanied by Mrs.
Smith and Mrs. Lofand, who will visit
for two months at the home Of Mrs.
Hart.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-07-13

The Robson Theatre Company gave
two entertainments here Wednesday
and Thursday evening. They played TO
small audiences, probably owing to the
fact that only two days notice ofthe com.
ing was given.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-07-13

$1,000 worth Of diamonds were stolen
from the store Of s. Solomon at Dead
wood during carnival week. Two men
by the name Of Harry Scott and c. c.
Cannon were held in the sum OF 81 ZOO
each to appear before the next grand
jury.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-07-13

Miss Amanda Petch, Miss Clara Albien
and Miss Maggie Richardson left Satur.
day morning over the Burlington for
Buffalo, N. T., to visit the Pan-Ameri-
can exposition. From there they will
90 to Black Health. Canada, the home
of Miss Petch. Miss Albien and Miss
Richardson will return to Custer the
latter part Of August, and Miss Petch
expects to remain in Canada.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-07-13

The case ofC II. Henderson against
F. M. Stewart Of Buffalo Gap-suit for
balance due for labof-was heard before
Justice Gaylord Thursday. and a Judge.
ment rendered in favor Of the plaintiff
for $87. 8
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-07-13
Notice for Pubi,estiou.

LAND OFFICE AT HAfiD CITYtS U.f[
June %, 1901!
Notice is hereby given thar the following.
named settler has filed notice OF his Intention to
make final proof In support. Of his claim, and
Circuit Il if'1 Court for Castef Comfy, d Custer, 3.
d., on August ~, 1901, viz:
LEWIS BENEDICT.
III. e. 5605, for the southeast quarter northwest
Qaarter, south half northeast quarter, section a.
and southwest quarter northwest quarter, eocf
ton 30, township 3 south, range 6 east, q. II. NJ.
continuous residence upon and cultivation of
said land, viz:
John Vaiienthime, Of Custer. 8. D.; JohH
O'Brien, OF Custer, s. D.: Lewis Fore, Of Gus
ter, 8. D.; Timothy Downen, OF Custer, q. D.!
GEO. p. BENNETT, ReESstof.
First publication July 6, 1901.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-07-13
Pasture.

Will take a limited number of cattle
and horses to pasture. An abundance
of nice grass. and nice spring water,
Pasture well fenced and joins the town
site. Apply to
Frank G. MacDuffee.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-07-13

Circuit court met IN an adjourned
session Thursday afternoo a and the case
of Alice D. Reder ct. al. w Thomas
Bellemore was called for trial. The case
is still on as we 90 to press. /.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-07-13

Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Gettys and chill
dren from the western par. ofthe county
and Mr.. o. Ruby and family from Craw.
ford, Neb., we're in the city Thursday
They are making a tour through the
southern Hills. Mr.. E.uby has recently
purchased tho shoup ranch near Elk
Mountain. He will move his stock from
crawford and become a permanent resi-
dent Of Custer county.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-07-13

Say: Have you seen that elegant line
of teas, coffees and spices, j.. A. Folger
& Co.'S. line, at Garlock's.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-07-13
4. 7. FEAY, ATTORNEY FOR CLAIMANT
NO. i3Oo.
APPLICATION FOR A PATENT

US. LAND OFFICE. RAPID CITY Z. b.
BY H lbs sst e nsge ~ i gissnM tsaI aa J. Bs,i .; s Esoss
post ONCE address Is Custer. Custer County
South Dakota, has This doy AisA kts Atpscsti6n
with surface ground, Gs.9o2 acres, situated In
Section "a, Townships South, Range : East, b.
q Of Custer Gus en- az and Ys ssate ot south %1Rih BsaS eosss and desisy.
n NAM his 3 Sah ses as Ss Eos sI SS' wv fss, G aid Los No. ~
Beginning at the n. e. cor. Of the location, . Pine
post 3 feet long, 4 inchey square, set 20 inches u
t hss! ground q 8, ssi sss !. = ? N sl'is, Tf :, &. I'M IL.
bears n; SO deg. 81 min. g.. io2s.i feet, . pines
inches diameter, bears 9. II deg. IS min. e.,I7
Feet III Dla issn ssd s ssTISes 500 I p i: s,.e 3 I ed p: ' No. !;
sssn 5, Whence e n as lcc a. M'H cor. No .'ss' e ears :. is;
feet! fee /. t q inc %I 3; 3, iSsg' s 3: %,ni ,s vi e 20 d ssst 3 a SSes.
identical with cor. No. 6 OF the location. wheKcc
cor. No. 5 81 the location bears s.. 1870 feet
beginning. All within the boundaries Of the
Magnetic variation at all corners, Il deg. 42msn'
e., containing i59. 202 acres. -,
The ioca ton OF this mine is recorded IN TIE
Dakota. orisisfSSi fGeation IN BOOK 0, page IA.
The adjoining claimants are Il. sur. isss; n. y,
cor. Sur. li5S, and u mile q. easterly the BoeT
lode.
Any and all persons claiming adversely any
portion of said Mineral Survey No. l4S7, Ry,4ft
No. 5 placer mine eT surface gtsan9 ar5feqdffed
to file tksr 2dvyrse claims with the Register OF
the United States Land once at Rapid City In
the state OF South Dakota, during the sixty
days period OF publication hereof. or they wilt
he barred by virtue OF the provisions or tho
statute.
GEO. p. BENNETT, Register
1t is hereby ordered, that the forssoias N6nss.
nf AnplIpatfOn for FatafSN be' hnNXANHR fnf thH
period OF sixty days Hen cess NcutlHt weeks,) m
the CUSTER CuRoNICLf, u weekly newspaper
published at Custer City, South Dakota.
GEO. BENNETT, Register.
First publication, June 8, 1901.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-07-13
stoys the Cough and Works off the

Laxative Bromo. Quinine Tablets cure a
cold in one day. No cure, 10 pay Price
25certs.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-07-13
foetomoe Hours.

once open from Z 80 a. m. 10 z 80 p. m.
Sundays-one hour after arrival Of mail.
Mail going north closes at 3:i5 =, IN. South
6:f5 p, m. Baker vile, 0 q. IN. on Tuesday and
Saturday.
JOSEPH KUBLER, j. NJ.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-07-13
BUY CREAM FLOUR a. aarloeh,s

Good house, and thres lots for sale
a snap. w. +. Benedict.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-07-13
Churches.

tONGREGATIONAL.-Reg services: sun
day 10 a. m. Sunday School; II a. M. preaching
services; 100 p. ~. y. y. y. CT 8 2: IN.
preaching service. Thursday 710 y. M Pray
err meeting.
Come and worship
Mrs. X. w. RADFoRD, Pastor.
METHODIST Preaching services each sunday
at II a.. IN. and 80 p. m. Sunday school ~ 10
a. m. Mid week Prayer and Praise service
Thursday evening at z 80. All seats are Tree
afd everybody Is cordially Invited. Ch0lr
Practice every Friday evening 800. Ofliclal
board meeting the last Monday night OF each
month.
FRANK G. McDUFpER, Pastor.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-07-13

If you want a nice stylish spring bat
call at Garlock's.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-07-13

Insist on COLUMBUS CREAM
FLOUR, and takes no other. For sale
by r. V. Garloek.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-07-13

If you want a good pillow or harrow
call at Garlock's. He can ft you out.
The price Is right.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-07-13
TO CURE A GOLD Inv ONE DAY

TO CUHE "A COLD IN ON DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money If it fails
to cure. Z. w. Groves signature is on
each box. 25c.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-07-13

Follow tho crowd ard you will land al
Garlock's.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-07-13
Katherine w. Powell. Pastor.
M. Il CHuRCH.

Services in the morning at IL o'clock.
No service in the evening. Sunday
School at 10 o'clock.
Frank G. MacDuffee, Pastor.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-07-13
TIME TABLE

M TIME TABLE
I5kS CUSTER -. ID.
LINCOLN, DENVER,
OMAHA. HELENA,
CHICAGO, BUTTE,
st. JOSEPH, SALT LAKE CITY,
KANSAS CITY, PORTLAND,
~. Louis aud all San Francisco
points east and south. and all points west.
TRAINS LEAVE AS FOLLOWS:
No. "A, Passenger, daily, for Lincoln,
Omaha, Chicago, st. Louis and
all points eastand south .....1i :O5 p. m.
No. a., Passenger, daily. for Spear
Mediate points. ...s.... $50 p. IN.
No. 20i, Freight, daily, except Sunday,
for EdgemOnt and all inter-
mediate points. ...... ....... $50 y. m.
No. cor, Freight, daily except Sunday,
for Deadwood and all points
NO. 200, freiSht, daily for Deadwood
and all intermediate points. II :05 q. m.
Sleeping. dining and reclining chair cars seats
free) on through trains. Tickets sold and bag.
gage checked To any and all points In the United
States and Canada.
For information, time tables. maps and tick
els, call OF or write TO y. IL. Elliott, agent, or y.
Francis, oen1. Passenger Agent, Omaha, Ne
braska.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-07-13
q HIM.

Laxative Bro.uOsQ uinias Tablet.
he remedy ti,.t srgca n cDlS g., cs>e day
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-07-13

John Deere harrows, plows and seed
ers at Garlock's.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-07-13
Church Announcements.

Services in the Congregational church
Sunday. July Ii, morning and evening.
Sabbath School at 10 q. m. Preaching
at IL q. m. and s p. m. Topics for the
day: LET us lead the way back. ""Rule
Life versus Spiritual Life" All well
come.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-07-27
CORN MAKES RECORD PRICE.
Figure. Ran Up by the Forecast OF Tne
situation.

New York, July 29.--rhe seasons
record price for corn was touched
yesterday, both here and in Chicago
corn made also the highest July sell
inc price for September delivery since
July 1881 when ii onened in Chicago
at 81 and sold mp to &C within q few
minutes.
AT that time tho crop was not
threatened, and, in fact 1t was a very
large yield, running up to more than
2, 600. 900, 600 bushels. This morning
september corn opened in Chicago
and sold mp Immediately to 5o3s then
1t eased off to 5S14 1t closed on Sat
urday at 5Sia. In New York 1t opened
at 6olh and sold up to Gus4,
Wheat and oats felt the pressure and
sold mp, September wheat opening
here at 74sa and selling mp to 75ls
in Chicago itopened 6aa and sold M
to 7oi6 Oats sold up two cents and
then dropped a little.
Long before the exchange opened for
business the brokers had been in
formed that there was no prospect OF
ram, and every indication that the
scorching heat of the past few weeks
would continue. They understood that
the situation was getting desperate.
Two weeks ago they feared that the
crop was injured badly. but they felt
. 81 a F.xg
so longer IL good soaking rains came
within that time. But there have
been no rains and the crop is now in
such state that heavy rains would
not help matters much except in some
sections.
1t was these REPORTS that set tho
brokers on edge and made those who
have been on the bull side happy.
When the long black needle on tie
Chicago dial swept completely around
tho gilded face three times without q
break they began to shout, and for q
time they had things their own way.
The record price for September
corn in 1891, when il sold III Chicago
for G6, was due to q short crop the
year previous when Weld Of only
| /, 400 DOC, 900 bushels was harvested.
The following year in Nav. corn
sold in Chicago ut III per bushel, but
that WIS dine to the famous Coster
and Martin corner. Among the esti-
mates is one made by r. p Frazier,
who says:
| II don't think it is possible TO raise
over 1,6c0, 100000 bushels Of. corn rain
or no rain -
In Chicago September corn closed
at 59sa 80 l-2 G. September wheat
closed at 72sS a 70 ~ &. and septem-
Der oats Mt ssiS 3s14c.