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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-07-26
TWENTY YEARS ON A MAP
And the United States Geological Ser
vice Hasn't Completed 1t

WASHINGTON, July 2l.-The United States
geological survey Is engaged III the topo-
graphic mapping of the country. In many
regions this is not a difficult undertaking,
but in the mountainous sections of the
east and west and in the arid deserts of
Arizona and neighboring states obstacles
which seem almost insurmountable must
be overcome in the prosecution of this
work. Recent reports of the progress or
the survey in the rugged country of north
ern Montana serve to strongly emphasize
the difficulties which the topographers
encounter. In this portion of the coun-
try only two months of good weather can
he depended upon during the summer sea-
son, and the storms which precede and
follow this period are so severe that 1t Is
practically impossible to conduct work
with the necessary accuracy and economy.
The method employed is the one known
20 topographers as the Photographic
method. A specially designed combina-
ton of camera and theodolite, very rigid
in strong winds, was used, and complete
panoramic views were taken from well
selected, prominent points. From the
negatives thus secured, which were de-
veloped In Washington, enlarged trans
parencies were made, from which 1t was
possible to locate, in position and eleVa-
ton, a large number Of prominent and
secondary points, with the help of the
primary triangulation already extended In
the region. and by the aid OF these pho
tographs the contour lines, or lines of
equal elevation, were sketched in. Such
was the severity of the weather when
some of the views were taken that 1t was
found necessary to make the ascent of
White Calf mountain no fewer than eight
times, 100 feet, on foot. Nearly the en-
tire day was spent on the summit at each
ascent, in driving snow, before favorable
conditions could be found. The task of
mapping the United States has been in
progress for about twenty years, but so
vast is the extent of the country that the
larger portion of it still remains unsur-
ypyed
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-07-26
RACE MEET A SUCCESS.
Good Entries, Fast Races and Large
Attendance at Huron.

Huron, 5. d., July 19.-The mid
summer race meet on the track of the
Huron Driving association was sue
Cessful beyond expectation. The asso-
citation has one OF the best tracks in
the northwest and made extra effort
to get good horses entered for the late
contests. The managers are more than
satisfied with the results OF their ef-
forts, while horsemen and others go
away delighted with the meet and anx-
ious for another at an early date. All
the races were spirited n purses Id
eral. The attendance was larger than
expected and the gate receipts were
satisfactory. All expenses were paid
and winners Of purses got their money.
Some Of the time a was better h
that usually made on tracks In this
part of the country. Brooklyn Belle,
owned by A. L. Geer OF Graceville,
MINI, made the best time ever made
en- n South Dakota track and won the
$500 purse in 2:14A, mile pace. This
record breaking puts the Huron asso-
citation in line for recognition on othe:
tracks, and will insure the bringing to
this city of some OF the best horses In
the country at the next \lcet. Alto
gether the midsummer ineet was a
grand success.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-07-26
TAFT PROPOSAL
AGREEABLE TO ROME.
Cardinal Rampolla Indicates
That Vatican Will Per.
NIT Withdrawal
RAMPOLLA PRAISES TAFT
Representatives of Rome in Philippines
Will at Once Begin Negotiations
With officials in Regard to
the Proposal.

Rome, July Ex-Governor Taft yes
terday received a letter from Cardinal
Rampolla, the papal secretary of state,
expressing the greatest satisfaction
with Secretary Roots last letter, and
the views of the United States regard
ing the steps to be taken by the vati-
can to ameliorate the religious situa-
ton in the Philippines and to cooper
ate in the paciication Of the people UNI
der American sovereignty.
Cardinal Rampolla also says repre-
sentatives of the vatican in the archi-
pelago will at once enter into relations
with the authorities in the Philippines
on the -four points indicated by Secre-
tary Root at the end of his cablegram.
He expresses the utmost confidence In
the happy solution Of the pending ques-
lions, "inaugurating for that noble
country a new era of peace and prog
ress." In conclusion Cardinal Rampolla
says:
TT is my agreeable duty In ending
this letter to be able to render homage
to the very great courtesy and high
capacity with which you have filled
the delicate mission which your gov
eminent and the president of the Unit
ed States confided to you. Willingly |
add thai the favorable result of the
negotiations must be attributed in a
very large part to your high personal
qualities"
Governor Taft was Informed last
night that the pope had fixed July q
for his farewell audience.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-07-26
ARMY'S NEW UNIFORM.
President Approves ArmJ Boards
Reeommendations-Ma Many
' Chances.

Washington, July 19.-While Secre-
tary Root was at Oyster Bay the presi-
dent considered and approved the re-
port of the army uniform board. Inc
order for the new uniform Will go INTO
effect on January l, when officers OF
the army are to be equipped accord
ing to the new regulations. Officers IN
the Philippines will be allowed to wear
the old uniforms during their service
there.
Among the changes are the follow
ing:
The full dress coat is about the same
as at present, save that the buttons
are more spreading, with ornamental
lions on the sleeve and with the rank
designated on the sleeve instead OF Oh
designated on the sleeve instead of on
will be what has been called a dress
blouse.
A new dress uniform Ia provided con-
sisting of a sack coat of wooden or
cotton material of an olive drab color,
with trousers to match. 1t is intended
to provide suits which can be worn
in cold weather that are almost a
duplicate of the present khaki uni
forms worn In warm weather and In
the tropics.
A new design for the o~vercoat is
adopted and is the only ~overcoat al
lowed. 1t is n doub!e-breasted ulster
Of olive drab wooden material. This
cvercoat is to replace the old dark blue
overcoat now worn.
General and staff officers are to have
full dress trousers, with gold lace as
a stripe, officers Of the line wearing
the present stripe to designate the SER
vice. Brooches are provided. for all Of
ncers and men, whether mounted or
dismounted, although trousers may be
worn when in barracks. Service
breeches are also provided to fit close
ly below the knee, extending to the
top of the shoes.
The chapeau is retained for general
officers and officers Of the staff depart
ment to be worn with full dress uni
form, but not to be worn when
mounted.
A new full dress cap is provided diff
fering considerably from the present
cap in design and trimmings. Service
caps also are provided n the helmets
are retained. as also are the present
campaign hats.
Shoulder straps are to be used only
on the dress coat. On the service uni
forms the straps now used with the
khaki uniform will be retained.
A new pattern Of saber has been
adopted for all officers In place of the
sword now in use. Russet leather leg
gings are provided for all officers TO
be worn with the service uniform, but
canvas legglngS can De worn IN the
field. The button Is OF a new design,
to be of two sizes, and Is slightly con-
vex. It will bear the coat Of arms or
the United States.
A full dress coat for officers for
evening wear has been provided, cut
swallow tail, but otherwise much like
the other full dress Coat.
The old dress Dat for enlisted men
has been abandoned and the dress
blouse substituted. The chevrons of
the noncommissioned officers are to be
worn points up.
The order contains full and complete
directions as to what kind of uniforms
shall be worn on different occasions,
and also gives the minor changes in the
detail Of the uniform that have been
made by the board.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-07-26
STRIKE HEADED OFF,.
National Officers Of Teamsters
Act Promptly and Avert
a Walkout.

Chicago, July 1S.-Offcers Of the Ma
tional Transfers union put a %quietus up
on the strike OF 100 lumber teamsters last
night. The union had voted - walk out
and support their demand for ar increase
Of 10 per cent in their wages and other
concessions and had intended to walk out
this morning.
President Albert Young ard an associ-
ate officer learned of the intended action
OF the union and called upon the officials
of the Illinois Lumbe Dealers assOCia-
ton. The labor officials were Informed
the lumber dealers were willing to pay the
advance demanded. President Young
made arrangements for a meeting Of
committees representing both sides to,
night, where 1t is believed the grievances
of tho men will be adjusted satisfactorily.
Two hundred girls and $50 men will re-
turn to work today at the plant of the
Mcmahon Cracker and Bakery company
after having been out since Saturday.
They were granted a nine hour day and
time and half for overtime-everything,
In fact, demanded.
Chairman Job of the state arbitration
board last night succeeded In settling the
strike of the boXmakers, the strikers
gaining most of their points.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-07-26
IMPALED ON STEERS HORNS
Creek Indian Boy Had Been Dead for
Hours When He Was
Found.

Tulsa, /. T., July GA Creek Indian
boy, Charles Mingo, was found dead
Yesterday securely fixed on the horns
of a wild Texan steer. He had evil
IDENTITY beer there all night. When
found the steer was trying TO dislodge
the boy by rubbing against the banks
Of a small ravine in which the animal
standing, completely tired out
from an all nights run. The other
.attle were standing about him greatly
excited.
The steer was Immediately shot and
The body taken from its norns. The boy
vas terribly mangled and bruised by
thc horns, n of which ran clear
through the body.
The boy was seen playing on
greek in the Forsythe pasture, n II
IS supposed he was lost and wandered
.mong the cattle during the night. The
mother is distracted over the affair.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-07-26
AN AMERICAN BOY
HANGED IN TORONTO
Fred Lee Rice, Of Champaign,
Ill, Former College Stu
dent Dies on Gallows.
MURDERED AN OFFICER
Belonged to a Prominent Illinois Fam
lily and Extraordinary Efforts
Were Made to Have Sem
tence COMMITTED.

Toronto, July 21.-Fred Lee Rice was
hanged here today for the murder of
Constable William Boyd on June ?,
1901.
Rice, together with Frank Rutledge
and Thomas Jones, was on trial 1or
robbing the postoffice at Aurora. Whlie
being conveyed in a cab from jail 10
the court a package containing two re-
volvers was thrown into the carriage
C~onstables Boyd and Walter stewart
were in the cab with the prisoners. In
the struggle for the package Rice got a
revolver and snot Boyd. lie then
pointed it at Stewart, who gave up anu
told the prisoner to get out AS soon
as they left Stewart drew a reNoiNeI
and fred at the prisoners as they were
boarding the car. The prisoners were
oyerpowered and taken to jail. Boyu
later died in a hospital. Jones was Ia
ken to a hospital n his arm ampu-
tated. from the effect of which he died.
RutIedge committed suicide later by
Jumping from the Jail balcony to the
stone floor. Rice was then found guilty
and sentenced to be hanged. Rice came
from Champaign, H., where his people
arc highly respected. He was at one
time a student in the university.
Efforts to Save Him.
Extraordinary efforts were mace 10
have Rice's sentence committed to Inn
prisonment for life, but without avail.
Senators Cullom and Mason OF illinois
Congressman. Cannon and other prom
incnt Illinoisans interested themselves
in his behalf, but their efforts proved
futile.
Rice was dressed in a neat lack
suit, with b~outonierTe, and went to the
gallows as if going TO an evening
party. When he awoke today he re-
ceived his spiritual adviser and spent
a quarter of an hour in silent prayer.
The body was handed over TO the
mother, who will start Immediately Tor
Illinois.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-07-26
A STOGIE COMBINE.
Leading Manufacturers in Three
States Have Effected a Con-
soIidaticn.

Pittsburg, July 2l.-The stogie
manufacturers of Pennsylvania, Ohio
and West Virginia, with but one ex-
ception, have formed a combination
and been granted a charter by the
state Of Delaware. The combination Will
be known as the Interstate Cigar COM
pany. and is capitalized at 81, 500, 900, a
third of which is cumulative preferred.
The r. and w. Jenhinson company
of Pittsburg is the only firm not in
rlude in the combine. The latter, and
those Included in the combine manu-
facture 95 per cent of the stogies,
aheroots and cheap cigars in the coun-
try. The annual product of the COM
panies included in the combination Is
about $50, 900. 900 stogies, etc. This out
put will be largely increased.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-07-26
Plenty of Hay in Hills.

Sturgis, $. D., July 2l.-This will be
he greatest hay year that the Black
Hills have ever seen. In fact, there
will be plenty of everything.
Meade county has been visited by
several hailstorms in different sections.
but no particular damage has been
done to crops.
This section. has a lots OF rain
not too muCh-but just enough to
make things pop. The past few days
have been rather warm, but farmers
say that's just what they want now
for corn, which is a little backward on
account Of the cool weather.
The enormous mou of feed and
water has put cattle in fine shape, and
about the latter end of the present
month shipping will begin. Ranges are
very heavily stocked UP with cattle; in
fact, this country neve had so many
head before as 1t has his year.
Take il all the way through, pros
poets were never more favorable in
Meade county.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-07-26
Assembly Will Be Permanent.

Huron, 5. D., July 2l.-A meeting OF
the officers and those interested, of the
Epworth assembly, will be held here
on the 22d Inst. to consider a PROPOSE
ton for the purchase of the G. NJ. Bell
grove, known as Ashland park, in which
the assembly has been held the past
three years. II is proposed &c make the
affair one Of more gigantic proportions
and to include in it's management ep-
resentatives Of all religious denomina-
lions; in fact, 1T will be non-sectar.an.
The gatherings have been very attrac-
tive and successful, and have furnished
entertainment and instruction of Il
high order, q fact greatly appreciated
by the hundreds of attendants from
out of the city, as well as by Huron
people in general. 1t Is believed the
proposition now under consideration
will be taken advantage Of n the as
sembly made permanent.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-07-26
ROOSEVELT.
Four Michigan Anti Reciprocity Con-
oressmen Beaten for denomination.


Washington, July 21.-RepresentatiYe
Sheldon of the Twelfth Michigan dis
trict is the fourth Michigan represen-
tative to be defeated for denomination
and it is a coincidence worth noticing
that all four of these Michigan repub-
licans were men who were in the fore
front in the fight against the Cuban
policy Of President Roosevelt. Mr.
Sheldon himself was one of the men
who organized the campaign against
the Cuban reciprocity bill, and 1t was
thought that his work in this matter
would strengthen him in his district.
Instead of that, he is rcpudiated by
his republican constituents. The other
three Michigan republicans who have
failed to he renominated to congress
are Representative Henry G. Smith or
the Second district, Representative Ed
gar Weeks of the Seventh district and
Representative Henry II. Alpin of the
Eighth district. There are only twelve
districts in the state, and so one-third
OF the men from there n oppose the
president have gone dow to defeat at
the hands of their own party. And
this has happened without President
Roosevelt even criticising the course of
the republican representatives who OPP
posed him in congress.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-07-26
SlNGED BY LIGHTNING.
Workmen Get Mixed With the Fluid
at Elk Point.

Elk Point, s. D., July 19.-During a
thunder storm which passed over the
town early this morning, n bolt Of
lightning struck a cottonwood tree near
the court house now In process of con-
struction and passing down the trunk
exploded among a number of work
men who had sought shelter there.
Henry Palmanteer was struck and
burned back of the right ear. The
nuid also burned his neck and then
passed down his right arm to the fing-
err tips, soaring n ridge near an inch
wide. j. G. Brant, another workman,
had his hat knocked off and Sherman
Miller was daZed.
The most marvellous thing in connec-
ton with the affair vas that none Of
the men were knocked down and none
have suffered any i'll effects.
The explosion was terrific. The
noise was similar to the discharge Of Il
Cannon and made the windows rattle.
People ran from their homes and hur-
ried to the court house square where
they remained for an hour discussing
the incident.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-07-26
ARREST Big SWINDLER
Postal Authorities Believe They
Have Made an Import
ant Discovery.

New York, July 21.-By are arrest Of
George G. Coret in Paterson, Putnam
county, New York, the postal author
tiles believe they have closed the car
reer of an alleged daring swindleT
whose operations are said to have
extended from this country to England
and France, and who has stolen $780,
000 or more. COret was arrested by
PostoffiCe Inspector NJ. H. Boyle on a
warrant issued by Commissioner
Shields, charging hin with using the
mails to defraud. 1t is believed by the
postal authorities the prisoner Is
Charley Corey, who succeeded in per-
suading the members of the Corey fam
lily to advance him $4,000 on the pre-
tense that he could place them In pos
session of an English estate valued at
$40, 000, 900. When arrested Corey insisted
he was no swindler and that the eS-
tate actually exists and is worth &c.,
600, 900. He was locked up in the Lud.
low street Jail.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-07-26
GRAIN MARKETS.
Grain and Provisions

Chicago. July 19.-Cash quotations were
rs follows:
Flour-Weak to l0c lower.
Wheat-No. 2 spring, 7619c; No. 3 1870
76c; No. 2 red, 7iqi412c.
Corn-No. 2, 65d65Ac; No. 2 yellow, 65q
G5Ac. =,
953c,
Rye-No. 2, 61N6l1ac.
~Barley-Fair to choice mailing, Wq72c.
Flax Seed-No. | $l.37; No. ] northwest
ern, $1.43.
Timothy Seed-Prime, $5.75.
Cloyer-Contract grade, $,25.
Provisions-Mess pork, SIS. 45q1S.50; lard.
$li.l5; short rib sides, $1O.759l0&; dry
sailed sholders, S9.37l2M9.5O; short clear
sides, ll.S7laq1l,5 so.
Whisky-On basis OF high wines, $.30.
Butter-Market was steady; creamery,
l7lRM2lc; dairy, 17dl9hc.
Eggs-Market easy; fresh, 1Sc.
Cheese-Market steady, 10ql0&c.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-07-26
THOUSANDS SEE REVIEW.
South Dakota Militia Encampment ar
Watertown q Success.


WATERFOWL. s. D.. July 21.-Eight to
zen thousand people witnessed the re-
view OF the South Dakota militia by
Governor Herreid and staff here yester-
lay. Twenty-Five companies or imam
try, two troops of cavalry II q pat
cry pa ssed the reviewing stand.
Governor Herreid invited the city
council and the editors of the city to
participate In the review, and several
were also on the platform.
The two regiments marched from the
sncampment grounds n were given n
splendid lunch at noon on the court
house square by the ladies of Water
town. About 700 men partook of the
lunch.
The companies here are. A. Eureka
Captain Kierben; IL, Sioux Falls. Cap
tain Aldrich; G. Sioux Falls, Captahl
Sessions; ID, Mitchell, Captain Corsey;
f.. Volga; G., Redheld, Captain John
ION: III. Howard, Captain Wales: /,
Armour. Captain Thomas; x. Milbank,
Captain Benedict: l.. Aberdeen, Cap
tain Hubbard; NJ. Yankton, Captain
Russell, all in the First regiment. A.,
Captain McVeiglA &. Clark,
Captain Grinnell; r, Gary. Captain
Harkins: q. Miller, Captain Caquilette;
+, Kimball. Captain Symper; Troop -
Pierre. Captain Logan; Troop {, Wa
tertown, Captain Mowrey, n Battery
A, Huron, Captain Walton.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-07-26
Rounteous Rains at Huron

Huron, :. d, July 21.-Half an inch
of rain FELL mere and over most Of the
Jim river valley last night, and, while
not absolutely needed, Will benefit corn
materially and help the fast maturing
of wheat and the immense small grain
crop now fast approaching maturity.
The harvest gives promise Of being the
largest in tho history OF this part of
tfrc state for mdHy years, ana SOnin
anxiety Is felt among farmers because
of the scarcity of farm help. Good
wages are offered for competent help,
but II is next to impossible To secur it
at any price. Unless there be IN UNI
expected influx Of laborcrs, serious DIFF
fculty will be experienced In gathering
the crop.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-07-26

The Lady's Realm Of London, an IL
Illustrated monthly, appeared last week
with a full account Of the coronation,
discussing and criticising doings which
have not occurred. An article on So
ciety, by a Peers Daughter" not only
describes and discusses personalities In
the abbey and Fridays procession, but
gives a long criticism of the convent
garden opera night, mentioning Jean
de Reszke, who was not going to sing
on the gala night.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-07-26
MURDERED HIS Wife.
William Nelson Was Angry Because
Her Love Had Cooled While
He Was in Jail.

Chicago, July 21.-Because his wife
gave evidence that her love for him
had waned while he spent seventeen
Nelson shot and killed her at their
home in Englewood today and then at
tempted to take his own life. A young
baby was the only witness of the trag-
edy. The mans wound is only super
fetal.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-07-26
Will Have Fine Stock Exhibit.

Huron, S. D., July 21.-George f..
McEathron, in charge Of the proposed
sale OF fine blOoded cattle at the Central
Dakota fair, to be held here September
&c to 10, is In receipt of letters from
breeders and cattle dealers in neigh"
boring states, signifying their purpose
to be here with stock. Indications are
that this feature of the Xhibit Will be
an important event and afford farmers
and others an oportunity Of seeing n
purchasing as fine stock as can be had
in any part of the country. The man
aGement OF the fair Is delighted with
the prospects OF a successful exhibit in
every department.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-07-26
Wants His Obituary Notice.

Spearfsh, S. D., July 21.-It develops
that Gus NJ. Wood, an old-timer Of
the Black Hills, who was reported dead
in British Columbia, a few months
ago is alive and In the real estate
business at st. Louis. He he's written
to Judge w. w. Bradley Of Spearfish
inviting him and his friends to the
worlds fair, and asking that he be
forwarded a copy Of the obituary no.
tifp
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-07-26
South Omaha.

South Omaha. July l9.-Hogs-Receipts,
800. Market &c higher. Light and mixed,
$iGOd7. so; heavy, S7.S0lf1.9
Cattle-ReCeipts, 1880. Market strong.
Shcep-Receipts, $500. Market steady to
strong.
Official neutrality-suspicious., 5000. Mar
kct slow. Heavy, $L75W1,9O; light and
mixed, $7.55n7.T5.
CattIe-Receipts, 1900. Market steady.
steers, $4,000 500; cows, Sl.2545.S0; feed
ers, 81. 25u4.G0.
Sheep-Receipts, $500. Market 25G3Cc
higher.