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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-05-31
DON'T SPOIL YOUR CLOTHES.
Grant and ssonewaIl jackson.

Use Red Cross Ball Blue and keep them
White as snow. All grocers. &c a package
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-05-31
OFT

Every farmer his own
landlord, no incum-
brances, bis bnnkaccount
ihcreasin year by year,
md value increA ing,
stoc increasing, splen-
did climate, exc llcnt
schools and churches,
low taxation high prices
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-05-31
GOOD *
Woman Like.

Use the best. That's why they buy Red
Cross Ball Blue. At leading grocers, &C.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-05-31
Island Thoroughly Modernized.

THE same is true of the custom
house service and launches. A COM
plete quarantine and immigration SER
vice has been established. Courts have
been reorganized and re-equipped, free
schools for typewriting ands stenogra-
ply have been opened, and a new law
on public works has been written on
the ines followed by the United States
government.
"Cities like Santiago and Havana
have undergone sanitary reconstruc-
ton. The payment of public officials is
practically on the same system as Is
employed by the United States govern
ment. In short, Cuba is turned over in
q well ordered, healthy condition, and
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-04-12
The Newspaper Law

L. All subscribers who do not give
express notice to the contrary are con-
sidered wishing to continue their sub
scriptions.
T. If subscribers order the discOn
tinuance of their periodical the pub
Usher may continue to send it until all
arrcarages are paid.
j. II subscribers refuse or neglect t.
take their periodicals from the Office t.
which they are directed. they are res
ponsible until they have settled their
bills and ordered them discontinued
4. Subscribers moving to other
places without informing the publisher
and the papers are sent to the former
address. they are held responsible.
). The courts have decided that re-
fusing to take periodicals from the OF
! fee or removing and, leaving them I'M
cled for is prima facie evidence of
intended fraud.
O. # subscribers pay in advance they
5 are bound to give notice at the end of
the time they do not wish to continue
taking it. and the subscriber will be
| responsible until nuti an express no.
tice with all arrcarages a-e sent to the
publisher
]. The latest postal laws are such
that newspaper publishers can arrest
any one who axes 4 paper ard refuse:
to pay for it.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-04-12
STATE MINING LAW.

On account OF the activity of mining
in this section, the following law re-
garding stalking out and holding
claim is published:
Chapter NCIII.-An act to amend
section one OF an Act entitled: "An
Act amendatory of and supplemental
to AN Act relating to the location, re-
location, manner OF recording lode
and placer claims. mill sites, tunnel
rights, amount Of work necessary to
hold possession OF mining claims and
the right of co-owners therein, approx
ed March IS, 1907" approved March
Il, 1890. approved March 20, 1901.
Section I. Section one OF the above
entitl.i act IS hereby amended SO as
to read as follows:
Section on~. Section two OF the
atove named Act is hereby amended
SO as to read as follows:
/ Section two. Before the expiration
j II ninety days from the time Of post
J ing notce upon the claim the locator
must sink a discovery shaft upon the
claim to the depth OF at least ten fee
from the lowest part of the rim OF
such shaft at the surface OF deeper il
necessary to show by such work
foIn
crosscut, or tunnel, which cuts the. lode
at a depth OF ten feet, or an open cut
along the ledge Or lode equivalent to a
shaft four feet by six feet by ten feet
is equivalent to a discovery shaft The
locator must define the boundaries of
his claim by marking a tree or rock
i'll place or by setting a post or stone,
one at each corner and one at the cen
, ter Of each side line When post is
used it must be at least four inches
square, by four feet SIX inches in
length, set one foot in the ground witt
mound Of stone or earth four feet
in diameter by two feet in height
around the post. When it is practical
ly impossible on account of bedrock
or precipitous ground to sink such
posts, they may be placed in a pile o
stones; or where the proper placin:
OF such posts or monuments of ston
is impracticable or dangerous to lii
~ and limb, it shall be lawful to plac
/, such d post or monument OF stone a
a the nearest point, properly marked t
" designate its right place. When
~ stone is used, not a rock in place
must be at least six inches square an
,+ eighteen inches in length, set two
OIL thirds of its length in the groune
- which trees, stakes or monument
must be so marked as to designat
the corners OF the claim located
- Section e. This Act shall take e
at feet on the first day of July, 1901.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-04-12
Seeds! Seeds!

In order to facilitate the delivery Of
seeds, Mr.. Newlands requests all those
desiring a quota of seeds next spring,
to send in their applications at the pre-
livery than would otherwise be posi-
sent time, thus assuring an earlier de-
Bile. Address all applications to Fran
els G. Newlands, House OF Represen-
tatives, Washington, D. c.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-04-12
STATE INSTITUTIONS

l.. O. Henderson. Warden State Prison
Jos. +. Stubs, President State University
DR. Patterson, Supt. Hosp Mental Discs
los. Josephs, Supt., of Orphans Home
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-04-12

JUSTICES SUPREME COURT:
W. A. Massey, c, P, c. H. Belknap,
A. /. Fitzgerald
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-04-12

Railway Depot, u. S. Mint, Government
Building, Post Office and State Capitol
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-10
SUPPOSED PATPER LEFT ESTATE
VALUED AT MORE THAN 100000.
Relatives to Contest the Will Of Michael Murphy Who
Died at Garfield Hospital.
REMEMBERED ONLY Two NIECBS and A NEPHEW

his three children. whose names were
not mentioned IN the viii.
Michael Murphy and his brother. Pa
trick. came 10 Washington from New
York about fifty years ago. They located
in what was formerly termed "HeU's Bot
tom" The vicinity Of Rhode Island Ave
nue. and Tenth and Eleventh Streets
northwest. where they opened a saloon.
They did a lively business from the
start. but during the civil war made a
great deal of money. This they invested
in lots and houses in the northwest sec
tiOn of the city and much Of the ground
was bought for as low as cents per foot.
and this has greatly appreciated in value.
The brothers. during the life of Patrick.
kept their business secrets TO themselves.
but after the latter's death Michael took
a business man of the .aeighbcrhood into
his confidence. and while in health Wis
tied the former almost daily for the pur-
pose Of consultation.
Monthly Income $500 or 5000.
Mr. Murphy, il is said, owned many
houses and lots on Tenth and Eleventh
Streets, between Rhode Island and FIori-
da Avenues. and in lie DrOit Park. as well
as some in the suburbs. II was his prac-
tice TO buy. but not TO sell. except when
a piece of property became undesirable to
him, which was seldom. His income from
his rents was for long time about $500
or $500 a month.
Mr.. Murphy was not on terms o. close
friendship with any OF his relatives. and
never mentioned any of them by name ex-
cept that OF Mrs. Rupert, OF this city
and his relations with her were strained.
short time before his death. however
he seat Tor Mrs. Rupert TO come &, see
him. which she did. After his death Mr.
Murphy's body was taken to Mrs Rup-
pert's house. and the funeral services
were held there. Interment was made il
Mount Olivet Cemetery.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-10
SILK FRAUD PROBING
WILL START MONDAY.
MAY BE STARTLING REVELATIONS
1t l. Said Government Has Lost
SS,OOO,OOO on silks Alone
in the Last Dec
ade. az

NEW YORK, Jan. 10.-w. wiekham
Smith. recently appointed Deputy United
States Attorney General by President
Roosevelt, will begin an investigation
Monday into the alleged custom house
frauds.
The enquiry, It Is said, will disclose .
magnitude Of frauds almost beyond be-
Lief.
The frauds. according to those who viii
prosecute the investigation, have been sc-
complished by direct collision between
custom house employees and importers.
sS,OOO.OOO Loss I'm Silks.
In the importation Of silk alone, the
Government is said 10 have lost $780,
900 In duties in the past ten years.
Wilbur F. Wakeman, secretary Of the
American Protective League. has been
asked for assistance in the prosecution.
lie says:
In my judgment the United States has
been defrauded Of $4,000 a year
Further Information cannot give
1 VIII gladly assist in the prosecution"
Drove Out Competition.
Il is said one silk firm alone. by coll
fusion with an examiner. was able TO drive
out all competitors in japanese silk
The examiners frequently received as
high as S2.cC0 for classifying silk wrong
".
AZ the custom house today there was
disposition to remain silent
Just who the importers and custom
house .employes involved are will not be
known until the Investigation progresses.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-10
There May BE Others.
THOMPSON QUICKLY CAUGHT.
Alleged Diamond TbIeT Re-Srrested
IA Chicago.

in Chicago.
Much qualification was expressed 81
Police Headquarters this morning at the
prompt arrest Of Albert Thompson in
Chicago yesterday afternoon. and AZ the
equal promptness with wlich ne Will Je
returned to this city.
Detective Sergeant Muller. who left here
last night TO bring the prisoner back.
viii reach Chicago tomorrow morning and
is expected back here Monday.
Thompson was arrested in this city De-
cember IS for the alleged larceny Of a
diamond brooch from Messrs. Gait & Bro.
He was released on 81 $50 bond. furnished
by Eugene Kennedy. When the case was
called. January /. he failed 10 appear and
the bond was declared forfeited
A stay Of the forfeiture was granted at
the request Of Mr.. Kennedy's attorney.
on the promise that Thompson would be
produced.
Major Sylvester Immediately prepared a
circular Offering 500 reward for the ar
rest of the fugitive and sent il broad
cast throughout the country or January 4
This circular reached Chicago on Non
day and the arrest was made yesterday
Thompson waived eNtradition before 4
justice and there will be no delay in
bringing him back TO the city
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-10
Cause Of Trouble.
BRUHL BROUGHT BACK.
CHValryman VIII BE Tried on IN,
Charge Of Grand Larceny.

CaValryman VIII BE Tried on the
Charge Of Grand Larceny.
Arthur D. Bruhl, who admits having as.
stunned the name Of Arthur Anderson in
order to justify the initiating Of a dia-
mond ring, valued at $50, which he is AL
legged TO have stolen from Arthur ASH
worth, fellow cayalryman. was brought
back TO this city yesterday by the mill
tary authorities from New Mexico and
turned over to the civil authorities. 10 he
tried on a charge Of grand larceny.
Bruhl Is native Of Brooklyn. y. Y.
Some months ago he enlisted in the army
ana was assigned 10 the cavalry branch
Of the service. While stationed in this
city he IS said 10 have distracted from
Ashworth's hip pocket a purse containing
Two rings, valued at 1C5, and something
over s. i'm cash.
Detective Sergeants Peck and Miller
were assigned 20 the case when il was
reported 20 the police, but before they
completed their investigation Bruhl was
sent 20 New Mexico. The diamond ring
was found in a paEnshOp. where BruhI
Is said TO have pawned il for $40.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-10
FASTS FOR HIS HEALTH.
ChIcagonn Starves Himself 10 Cure
Physical Ills.

CHICAGO. Jan 10.-Fasting as a means
OF preserving health is Dractced by at
least 300 persons IN this city. according
10 Seth A. Rhodes. president Of the
Rhodes Watch Tool Company the leader
OF the fasting club. anJ prominent mem
Der Of the Illinois Club.
Mr. Rhodes himself IS a deYOtee Of the
fasting theory, and today is a fast day
with him. He will eat nothing al day.
doing his work as usual and subsistiug
on che simple dinner which he ate last
night until tomorrow morning. when he
viii cat an equally simple breakfast This
fast is repeated every month. Three
times year Mr.. Rhodes gives up a week
10 practical fasting. For three days he
eats nothing and for the four days fol-
lowing he eats only a handful Of popcorn
without salt or butter three times a day.
Mr.. Rhodes is not a dyspeDtic. He en-
joys life and has no stomach troubles
Hunger. he says. Is unknown 10 him. and
eating is only one q the incidentals Of
life which he regulates 10 suit his own
ideas.
Fasting as a means Of preserving
health is not an original idea with ne
said Mr. Rhodes last night. There are
az least 200 others In Chicago who prac-
tiCe fl. I fast 20 give the stomach a
chance 10 rid ltsoif Of the fatty tissues
which generate disease and also 10 give
AZ proper rest"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-10

Michael Murphy an aged man, who died
at Garfield Hospital on December 30 and
was supposed by most persons who knew
him to have been practically a p3uper.
left. it has been discovered. an estate
valued at Eore than $500. geo.
Since Mr.. Murphy's death relatives. Of
whom he never made mention TO those
with whom he cOnversed have announced
themselves and some Of them have nou-
fed the executors of the estate that they
intend TO contest for their legal rights.
Nome Suspected His wealth.
For many years previous 20 being re-
moved to the hospital about a month be-
fore his death. Mr.. Murphy lived in one
room in the house, No. 1875 Tenth Street
snorthWest.
His surroundings were OF the most
humble Kind and there was nothing 10
indicate that he was other than what he
claimed TO bean extremely poor man.
After being taken to GARFIELD Hospital
he realized that he could not recover and.
sending for a lawyer. dictated his will.
He mentioned only three OF four pieces
of property.
Left to NieccS and "a Nephew,
After directing that these be sold and
that after paying some small requests to
two or three charitable institutions the
proceeds be divided among his niece, Mrs
Rupert. OF 1109 Seventh Street north
west. and a niece and nephew in Balti-
more. whom he named. he ceased 10
speak. He was, however, able TO sign
his name to the paper, and ii was wit
messed by those present.
A few days ago a Mr.. David Owens, a
real estate man, Of New York, called ~
the Office Of Mcssrs. Moore & Hill. The
former of whom had the collection OF the
rents on Mr.. AIurphy's property. and in
formed Mr.. Moore that HIS wife, now dead
was a niece OF Mr.. Murphy. and that be
intended TO contest the viii on behalf Of
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-10
BEEF SUGAR MEE AGGRESSIVE.
They Intend 10 Oppose ONnHrd's
COmnromise PronasnIs

There is trouble brewing for Mr. OK
nard. OF beet sugar fame
The beet sugar manufacturers Of NIichi-
gan are after MIN with a sharp stick
They sent word today 10 Senator Burrows
that they are coming 10 Washington 10
oppose the stand taken by Mr. OxEard
relative 10 the Cuban sugar question.
They charge that he has never made a
straight fight FOR their interests. but has
al all times been talking compromise
They will agree TO no rebate or drawback
proposition. and insist on the Dingley
tariff rates. II there should be draw
back allowed they want the same aind
OF a rebate on Cuban tobacco and all
other Cuban products.
The Wisconsin. Nebraska. California
and Michigan delegations are expected to
make common cause Of the matter their
States being the greatest beet sugar pro
ducers ia tbe Union.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-10
PERRAULTS FRIENDS COMING.
To Plead in BehHIf Of Idaho's sur
YeyOr General.


: delegation Of the friends of 3lr. 10
seph Perrault, the Surveyor General OF
the State OF Idaho. who has been charged
with violation Of the civil service rules, is
said to be on the way to Washington TO
plead his cause with the Secretary of the
Interior and the President
II is not probable. in view OF the fact
that Mr.. Perrault's term of Office expires
in two days. that he viii be removed. In
fact. there is not really enough time re
manning Tor the Interior Department to
make a comprehensive investigation OF
the matter.
Mr. PerTault is protegc OF ex-senator
Shoup Of Idaho. who is said 10 be inter
esting himself in his roappointment.
The case Of Lehman VS.. the Uaite|
States. which brought the PerraUlt mat
ter TO the front again, is but the fore
runner Of several such cases against the
Government which are to be taken up in
the Court OF Claims. The action OF the
court in holding that clerk who has
been illegally suspended may recover the
amount OF his salary for the time covered
by such illegal suspension. is regarded as
a great victory for the Civil Service Com
r,,fee5rv
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-10
CHOSEN FOR A CoNsULToR.
DIR. Garrisan Receives M Appoint
ment From Rome

The Very Rev. Dr.. Garrigan. Vice Rec
tor Of the Catholic University. WAS in
formed Yesterday by the PapaI Secretary
Of State that he tDr. Garriganj had been
selected one Of the consultors of the
Papal Commission on Modern Questions
Concerning Holy Writ
The membership is selected by the Pope
and consists OF Cardinal Parocchi. Vice
Chancellor. president. Cardinals Segna.
project Of the Vatican archives. and Wives
y Tuto, assessors Eleven consultors have
been chosen from various countries.
The commission. especially the uresi-
dent, is said TO represent baOad-mindcJ.
progressive views The appointment does
not necessarily remove Dr. Garrigan from
his present position as Vice Rector of
the Catholic University. Occasional visits
20 Rome may at times ne>essitate Dr.
Garrigans absence from his post here
but il is expected that most all business
will be conducted in the submission of
written opinions On the questions pro
DOuuded by the commission
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-10
TRYING TO IDENTIFY SUSPECTS
P'.tsbHrE cRPtiVes sIRy Re Men
Named ia This city.

Captain Boardman and his men OF the
Police Department are trying 10 deter
mine whether John SsIter and Harry Ste
rzn are the men who. on the night Of
March s. last. robbed Abraham Hart and
David L Stone Of their watches while the
latter were passengers on crowded
street car.
The question is raised by The receipt OF
a letter from Philip DemmeI the super
inJendent Of the Bureau Of Detectives al
Pittsburg, announcing the arrest Of the
men there on suspicion Of a similar Of
fence In that city. The letter states that
John Salter is supposed 10 be an expert
store getter-" There has beer a mob OF
pickpockejs and stone getters" operating
in hat city OF late and an effort is being
made TO secure the records OF The men
gnde- arrest.
IT, similarity % the methods o. opera
ttoE suggested 10 Captain Bosrdmau that
the men might be the ones who are want
ed in THIS city. Their photographs as fur
uished BY the Pigsburg authorities will
be shown she local victims IN the hope
that the latter may De able 10 identify
the me1-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-10
Theft Of orereoat Reportcd.

Mrs. Elizabeth Edwards. Of 2245 CIeYe-
land Avenue has reported 10 the police
that a negro named Moore robbed her
OF an overcoat within the past DAY or
two Mrs. Edwards is under The belief
that Moore has robbed other people. and
she has asked that he be arrested. The
negro is said 10 be about thirty years old
No clue is known as yet 10 his where
abOuts.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-10
CHILE's NEW WARsHIPs.
Naval Oh.cer I'm Route 10 England
10 Get Them.

NEW YORK, Jan 10.-The Panama
Railroad Steamship COmpany's steamship
Orizaba. arrived this morning from Colon.
Among the passengers was Commander l.
A. Martinez. OF the Chilean navy. en- route
for England. where he will take charge
OF two new cruisers and two tOrpedobOat
destrOyeTs. now completed at one OF the
big shipyards in that country
Six hundred men 10 man these war YES
sells sail from Colon today for Southamp-
ton on the Royal Mail steam packet.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-10
Officers and Directors Named.

The Realty Appraisal and Agency Com
Dany has selected Messrs. S. W. Wood
ward. E. Southland Parker. George II. Har-
ries. ". j. Newton. and Gardiner "
Kimball directors. MessTs. S. W. Wood
ward. Z. Southland Parker. and ". j
Newton were reelected president. vice
president, and treasurer. respectively.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-10
THE FITZPATRICK ARRIVES.
Brings Large Number of Military
Passengers.

Brings IA Large Number Of Military
Passengers.
TIE War Department is advised Of the
ARRIVAL Of the transport Fitzpatrick al San
Francisco, with the following military
passengers:
Majors McCaw and Champion and Cap
tain Disney. medical department: Major
Gilbert, pay department; Captains Dade.
Thirteenth. and Lieutenants Corbusier.
Fourteenth. and Otis. Eight Cavalry.
Captain Carey, ThirtIeth Infantry; Lieu
tenants CullisOn. Second; Carroll. First:
Graham. Twenty-secOnd: Lieutenants
Davis, Raymond and Lewis. Artillery
Corps
Discharged and short term men, $50:
y fuFlOughed
Bodies Of ten enlisted men transported:
five contract surgeons two female
nurses.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-10
FRANKS TO STATE HIS CASE.

Senator Deboc ArrHnges n Confer
ence With the President
Senator Deboe and Collector Of Internal
Revenue Franks, OF Kentucky, called at
the White House today and arranged for
conference with the President tomor-
row.
There is determined fight on for
Franks position. He has been charged
with violations OF the civil service regu-
iations In the administration Of his Office
as collector OF the Second District of
Kentucky.
II is expected that the case viii be
brought to a head within the next few
days.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-10
SILVER TOKENS FOR sCHLEY.
Dinner Service Of Spanish Coins to
BE Presented Him.

A massive silver dinner service. made
OF coins taken from the Spanish cruiser
CristObal Colon. sunk by the Brooklyn
in the battle of Santiago. has been COM
pleted and viii shortly be presented TO
Admiral schley. The service weighs about
2.000 ounces. and the cost is estimated at
SO 000.
The admiral and Mrs. SChley left last
night for savannah. where they will be
the guests for two weeks OF Gen. William
". Gordon.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-10
DIED.

HANNAN-Ou Thursday, January o, 1902 after
a short illness. MICHAEL J. HANNAH. Of 1913
Seventeenth STREET northwest.
Funeral win take place saturday January
IL from his residence al O'Clock. thence 10
ST.. Matthew'S Church, where mass Viii be said
for rcpOsc Of his soul. nj
sPEDDEN-On THURSDAY, January o. 1902 al
$50 O'Clock p. IN, RUTH A. SPEDDEN, belOves
wife Of Irving Spcdden.
Funeral services an residence. 1902 Fourteenth
Street northwest, Friday. JdHuaTy 10. al O'Clock
p. M Iutermeut al Baltimore. Nd, Saturday,
January l.