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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-02-25
A FAMILY PERIL.

Bill Jones, he has little boy
With such a wondrous head
That Bill will stand around for hours
Repeating what he said.
And even II We do not smile,
Bill laughs with all his heart,
And says he is a lucky man
To have child 80 smart.
or Bills Intentions there's no doubt;
He doesn't mean to shirk,
But keeps on talking OF his boy 4
When he should go to work.
II that child holds his humorous bent,
A mournful fate he'll meet
His father won't do work enough
TO earn the price OF meat.
Washington Star.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-02-25

accommodate all in this position, each
end one being placed slightly across
the corner. These end. bearers have
hinged to them q small flap, which
serves the purpose of joining and max
ing continuous the upper floor.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-02-25
QUAINT AND CUR!OJj

Most fishermen along the coast Of
France still avoid going to sea in the
first two days of November, owing to
the superstitious fear Of the death
wind" and the belief that at that time
the ghosts of drowned fishermen rise
and capsize boats.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-02-25
A Mighty Politician.

Politician-There goes man you
should know. He carries the state OF
Illinois in his pocket.
andidate-Indeed Who Is he?
Politician-A map peddler.-Chioaso
News.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-02-25
EnterprisIng Thieves.

South Africa can boast Of some en-.
terprislng thieves. The equipment of
the Kruersdorp and District Rifle tar,
gets and hut have recently been
stolen. -;.4 ~;
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-02-25
! tel
a

tel, ,npanying dia-
gram carefully, may build for himself
in few minutes cheap, strong and
durable working hat.
There appeared some time ago."
writes Mr.. Loos, some remarks about
the conventional hcadgear Of the work
lngman OF the cartoon. This Is not, rs
seemed to be supposed, portion of a
-four bag, but sheet of paper, about
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-02-25

To facilitate the calling up Of ve-
hicles telephones are to be erected on
or near all the cab ranks in Berlin.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-02-25

Over 100000 is to be spent on hy-
draulic mountings for the barbette
guns Of the battleshlp King Edward
VII, now building at Deyonport.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-02-25

Millions of butterflies are eaten every
year by the Australian aborigines. The
insects congregate in vast quantities on
the rocks of the Bugong mountains, and
the natives secure them by kindling
fires Of damp wood and thus suffocat-
ing them. Then they are gathered in
baskets, baked, sifted to remove the
wings, and finally pressed into cakes.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-02-25
Interesting Bird Groupings.

Two new mountings have been added
to the bird room Of the University Of
Michigan museum. The first consists
of floating nest and eggs and two
pied-billed grebes. The nest was
found by Richard D. T. Hollister, in
a marsh near Whitmore lake. ~
The second is a kingisher's nest
containing seven young birds
nest is in model bank So 50
eight feet long. IL Il
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-02-25
CFIANGEABLE
CATTLE CARS
They Can Be Used For Transporting
Reeyes or Sheen.

The transport Of sheep and cattle on
the Argentine railways is an item of
traffic of considerable and steadily In
creasing Importance. The numbers car
ried being large, the distances great
and the freights low, special arrange
ments have to be made for dealing
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-02-25
NEXT SPEAKER OF
THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES.

HE Hon. Joseph G. Can
non, who will in all hui
man probability be elect
ed Speaker of the House
Of the Fifty-eighth Con-
press has the distinction
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-02-25
THE SQUARE
i PAPER CAP

How to Make the Kind Worn by
Workmen n Cartoons.
f1f you are workman you would,
perhaps, like to have one of those neat
looking square paper caps such as the
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-02-25

The number of artificial coloring
matters prepared since Pekins discov-
cry nearly fifty years ago of the pre-
paration Of aniline dyes from coal
tar has been enormous. 1t is estimated
that at the present day over 100000
different individual dye stuffs are easi-
ly accessible to our industries, while at
least $4,000 form the subject of patent
specifications. The number of coloring
matters furnished by natural agancies
is comparatively small, and those that
do exist threaten soon to be ignored
In favor Of coal tar derivatives.
Mr.. Moeran writes to describe a re-
markable incident that occurred while
shooting at herd of ten deer at Port
umna, states the London Field. Il
picked" he says, IAN elght-year-old
buck that stood head and shoulders
clear of the others, little nearer to
me and broadside on. The bullet
struck him fair on the neck, about
three inches below the butt of his ear,
turned almost at right angles, and
came out at the back of his neck. 1t
then struck a doe in the centre of the
forehead, coming out at the back of
her head, and finally passed through
the neck of yearling doe just behind
the ear, lodging under the skin on the
far side. All three deer were killed on
the spot. The distance was ninety-sev-
en- yards, and the rifle used was Win
chester carbine 44O, with flat-nosed
bullet.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-02-25

According to telegram lately re-
ceived from Irkutsk, huge rent of re-
cent formation has been discovered on
the side of Mount Verkholensky. At
first it was thought that the fissure was
the result of volcanic action, but it has
been found on close examination by
geologists that the steam and white
hot exudations thrown out from the
rent are due to the spontaneous COM
bustion of coal schists under the sur
face of the mountain.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-01-24
Lon Bartholomew Dad.

G. A. Bartholomew died December 80,
at the Yankton asylum. Referring to
the sad occurrence the Valley News, of
Lodi, Wis, of January 10, says: "The
body Of George A. Bartholomew, who
died on Tuesday, December 80, reached
here from South Dakota, January 5, and
after impressive services at the home of
his sister, G. E. McCloud, was laid to
rest beside his father and mother in Mt.
Pleasant Cemetery. Deceased was born
in Lodi, March 8, 1852, and went west
when a young man and engaged in the
live stock business until 1890, when he
engaged in the hotel business at Her
mosa, South Dakota, where for years he
transacted successful business, and was
three times elected to the Office of city
mayor. He was we'll and fayorably
known to the older settlers of Lodi. He
was grandson of the well.known Gen.
eral Bartholomew, and brother of the
late Judge Bartholomew, of North Da.
kota. He leaves one brother Rev. ]. 1.
Bartholomew, of WiIliamantic, Con-
necticut, and three sisters, Mrs. E. B.
Wait, of Stoughton, Mrs. c. E. McCloud,
of this city, and Mrs Chaplin of ofTecumseh
Nebraska, and many friends to mourn
his loss."
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-01-24
Develop.ne Better Seed.

Every farmer knows, of course, that
one of the worst mistakes he can make
is to plant poor seed, but every farmer
does not know the difference between
the very best seed and that which is not
so good. Poor seed is bad Investment,
because if 1t makes a difference of only
few bushels to the acre it is loss Of
many dollars. Some of the most inter-
esting experiments of recent years has
been the work of breeding better seed
and improving it, just the same as live
stock has been improved by intelligent
breeding.
The Twentieth Century Farmer is pub
fishing a most interesting series of ar
ticles by Thomas l.. Lyon of the Nebras-
ka Agricultural Experiment station on
breeding wheat and corn. These and
other articles along the same line should
be carefully studied by every farmer
who uses his brains in making his farm
ing pay.
You can get free sample copy by
sending your name to The Twentieth
Century Farmer, 1919 Farnam St., Oma-
ha, Neb., but it would be worth your
while to send in 81 for a whole years
subscription, or 25 cents for a three
months trial subscription.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-01-24
Senator Kittredge Succeeds Himself

A Pierre dispatch of the Goth says
The election of a United States senator
for the state of South Dakota was held
this afternoon, and the choice as had
been expected, fell upon the nominee OF
the republican caucus, Alfred Beard
Kittredge received all of the republican
votes in the house and senate, 106; 73 in
the house and 81 ia the senate. Bowler,
the democratic candidate received the
vote of the opposition, l3; Gin the house
and in the senate.
Alfred Beard Kittredge was born in
Cheshire county, New Hampshire, on
March %, 1861, was graduated from Yale
in 1882, and from the law school of that
institution in 1885; he Immediately be-
gan the practice of law at Sioux Falls
and is now a member of the law firm OF
Kittredge, Winans and Scott. He has
ever been prominent in the affairs OF
the republican party in the state and
has always been considered one of its
leaders, and his selection to succeed
Kyle, was an act of Governor Herried's
which has received the highest COM
mendation, not only from the members
of his own party, but from those OF
other parties who long ago recognized
the ability of Mr.. Kittredge.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-01-24
Pioneers Annual Meeting.

The Fifteenth annual meeting, cleo
tion of officers and banquet of the Soci-
ETY. of Black Hills Pioneers was held in
the city hall, in this city, Saturday even
ing, and although many Of the old COM
rades were not present the meeting did
not lack the usual interest and good fel-
lowship of the old pioneers of the Black
Hills. The meeting was called to order
by the president, who made few choice
remarks to the assembly, stating that
the society has never been in a better
condition, the finances being in splendid
shape and there still being lis members
on the actiye roster of the company.
The list at the opening of the last an
nual meeting was shown by the secre-
tary to be ll8, six having died, three
new members were taken in and the
same number were reinstated, which
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-01-24
From Elk Mountain.
Elk MOUNTAIN, Jan. 18th, 1905

Elk MOUNTAIN, Jan. 18th, 1903.
Halloo! Central, give me the CHRoN-
IcLE please.-Halloo :-Halloo: Is that
you Mr.. Editor? Say how is the wealth.
er in Custer? Need man bring his fur
coat, German socks, snow-shoes and
etceteras if he comes over for a day or
two, or will duster and straw hat be
more comfortable in your banana belt?
The indefatigable and ever hilarious
"Dell Dixon" was in our neighborhood
not long since in company with Frank
Walsh, one Of Custer county's most en-
ergetic and successful cattlemen. We
did not see them, but remember now of
hearing something, which was doubtless
the echo of Dell's gentle voice. We have
no right to question the gentlemen as to
their mission in these parts, but until an
explanation is made, the finger of sus-
picion will point toward them, for on or
about that time some miscreants pilaged
the haversack of party who were then
underneath the ground exploring the
intricasies of their cave. Come again,
boys and we will try to have enough
doughnuts, jerked venison etc. for all.
Sorry we missed giving you The grip of
Elk Mountain Democracy.
We learn that Judge d. V. Coe, who
sold his ranch, cattle and horses to his
cons Sam and Vance last fall and return
ed with his wife and daughter to their
old stamping ground, Neigh, Nebraska,
is not satisfied there and will likely re-
turn In to Custer county in the spring
"The old place aint like it used TO be-
The Judge has many friends here who
will welcome he and his good wife in
their midst again.
The mooted question, is Vance Coe
married? seems to agitate the min DIS of
some Of our denizens. Some say yea
others say nay, and we don't know, but
arc yours again,
VArr
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-01-24
CUSTER CITY. SOUTH JANUARY o. 1903

oil, coal, gas and water question put to q
thorough test in this section. 1t a move
in the right direction.--Union.
The time of the year has come when
dynamite freezes and becomes non ex-
plosive, says Ores and Metals, and in
consequence thereof many miners take
this route to their final reward. A few
days ago two miners at Ruby punched
holes in the end of powder can, placed
a lighted lamp beneath and three sticks
Of giant on top. Both are now in the
hospital with even chances of recovery.
Nitro explosives must be heated, but it
must be done very gentle and with a
proper regard for conditions. 1t should
not be thawed before an open fire or on
top of steam boiler, or on top, in the
oven or on the floor OF cook stove, or
on any other kind Of a stove. 1t should
not be held in the hands rubbed or
squeezed. The best wayto thaw powder
is to place it in a covered vessel i'm
mersed in water of the temperature of
seventy or eighty degrees. A good plan
-is to get an ordinary oil barrel, insert one
pipe in the slide near the top and an
other near the bottom. connecting the
two with vertical pipe. These pipes
should project several feet beyond the
barrel. Fill the barrel with water to the
upper pipe and build FIRE under the
lower pipe. The powder placed in a
closed can is then to be put in the water
SO that the can will not upset, and the
water will then be gradually warmed
until ready for use when it can be safely
handled. 1t is not expected that every
miner will heed this caution, but those
who do will save trouble.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-01-24
personal Mention.

w. X. Martin haS rov.us at the Klee-
mann Tuesday.
E. B. Wright had rooms at the Klee-
mann Thursday.
Geo. o. Fielder, of Omaha, was here
Tuesday on business.
Sam Scott spent part of the week in
Rapid City on business.
w. A. Songster of Omaha was a guest
at the Kleemann Friday.
August Peterson represented Folsom
at the county seat Monday.
A. Fl. Winter of St. Paul was register
ed at the Kleemann yesterday.
Isaac Downing and E. A. Boch repre-.
sented Hill City in town Thursday.
D. Cartigan has been spending the
week at Hot Springs on court business.
o. Milton was guest at the Klee-
mann Tuesday. He registered from
Denver, Colo.
James Doran returned the latter part
of last week from tour of the Pacific
coast country.
Fred Helm was rusting ira e in the
city yesterday for an Omaha wholesale
establishment.
H. w. Rogers was guest at the Klee.
mann Thursday. He registered from
Lincoln, Nebraska.
Mrs. w. f. Hanley returned Wednes.
day evening from few days visit in
Deadwood and Lead.
Charles Heuman came in from the
northern Hills Wednesday evening fol
visit with his family.
Geo. NJ. Shane of spearfish, represent
ing S. Il. Smith, the Lead piano man
spent Wednesday in town.
VIM. H. Buffum of New York, who il
connected with the Copper Butte Min
ing company on Spring Creek, was ar
arrival Saturday.
Attorney Grantham arrived home
Thursday evening from a business TRIP
to Missouri, and other eastern points
Mrs Grantham will return the forepart
of next week.
August Heidepriem, of the firm o.
Kimble & Heidepriem, came up from
Hot Springs Sunday evening, and has
since been visiting with his brother
Fred Heidepriem. He is accompanied
by his daughter Elsie.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-01-24
Finds way to Live Long.

The startling announcement of dis
covery that will surely lengthen life is
made by editor o. H. Downey, of Chu-
rubusco, Ind. II wish to state" he writes,
"that DR.. Kings New Discovery for con-
sumption is the most infallible remedy
that have ever known for coughs, colds
and grip. It's Invaluable to people with
weak lungs. Having this wonderful
medicine no one need dread pneumonia
or consumption. Its relief is instant
and cure certain. Alb. J. Jones guaran-
tees every soc and LOO bottle, and give
trial bottles free.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-01-24
puts the society in as flourishing a con

puts the society in as fourishing a con-
dition as ever.
The treasurer's report showed bal
ance on hand of $449 after defrayinS the
expenses accrued during the year, which
am ounted to $l55 so. The money paid
in during the evening $l5300, allowing
the society to start off with fund OF
1902 90. The reports of the officers hav.
ing been finished the society proceeded
with the usual election Of officers. James
Conzette was re elected president. Sec
retary Peter Lorey refused re election to
the office, as he stated he would not be
in the city regularly from now on and
julius Deetken was elected TO succeed
Mr. Lorey. Treasurer d. NJ. Gillette
was elected to succeed himself, and f.
X. Smith was reelected marshal Of the
society for the ensuing year: George
Hopkins and Curley Simmons were
elected historian and standard bearer,
respectively.
The old board of directors we're re.
elected for the ensuing term and are: j.
H. Carver, Paul Rewman, Kirk G. Phil
lips, J. w. Mcdonald and John Stannus.
The following vice presidents were then
reelected: Jas. Ryan, Cook county,
Wyo.; F. G. Thulen, Butte county; F.
B. Smith, Fall River county; HI. A. AL
bien, Custer; James HALEY, Pennington
county; John Scollard, Meade county,
and James Halloran, Lawrence county.
A number of the oldtimers then en-
tertained the society and the evenings
sociabilities of the Fifteenth annual
meeting Of the Society of Black Hills
Pioneers closed with fine spread, dur
ing which pleasant hour was spent
Independent.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-01-24
Commendable Enterprlse.

The citizens meeting called at Judge
G. Z. Smiths Office Tuesday evening to
consider a proposition from the Daily
Argus. Leader Of Sioux Falls for free,
illustrated write-up of our town and
county to be published in that paper, was
we'll attended by large number of our
public-spirited and enterprising citizens.
After the proposition was submitted and
details explained by w. ID. Childress
representing the paper, the meeting in
dorsed the liberal offer and the neces
sary committees to assist in the work,
were appointed by the chair.
Committee on Statistics-R. w. Nc
Hoes, S. l.. Caple, j. N. Wright, S. r.
Shankland, M. A. Willis and ]. E. Pill
cher.
Committee on Introduction-C. E.
Smith, Chester Henderson, J. r. Smith
and B. R. Wood.
This writs-up will be one of series OF
articles on the resources and advantages
of the leading towns and counties of the
Black Hills country. Stories on Dead
wood, Rapid City and Hot Springs fol,
lowed by Custer will soon appear in that
paper. The Argus-Leader is the leading
newspaper OF South Dakota, publishing
the full associated press dispatches, the
news from large staff Of local CORES
pondents throughout the state and com
plete reports from the State Legislature
now in session, and it merits the hearty
support and encouragement of every
South Dakotan.
The CHRONICLE wishes the Argus
Leader success in its commendable en-
terprise.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-01-24
Mining Items.

| The Black Hills Porcelain Clay & Mar
BILE Co. shipped another car load (thirty
thousand tons) of mica last Saturday to
Columbus, Ohio.
From w. A. Nelson we learn that the
plant which is being erected by the Black
Hills Central Copper company on Spring
creek is nearly completed.
The Hill City News says from party
who is apparently well acquainted with
the North Star mine, which has recent
ly been shut down, we learn that the
ore in that mine is not free milling, and
that the placing of a stamp mill at the
mine for the treatment of its ore was a
serious mistake. There is quite large
body of ore, but it is refractory. It viii
average over ten dollars in gold to the
ton of rock and presents handsome
proposition if the ores can be treated.
DR.. Chambers, supt. OF the Sunbeam
mine north of Hill City, was in town
Thursday on business. To CHRONICLE
reporter the doctor stated that work is
progressing nicely in the shaft which
has now obtained depth of 200 feet.
The ore continues as rich as ever and
every bucket brings some glittering free
gold specimens to the surface. The ma
chinery for a ten stamp mill is all on the
ground and will be placed at the mine
as soon as sufficient water can be obtain
ed. Two shifts are employed and the
shaft is going down at the rate of foot
day.
WILL SINK WELL 5000 FEET.
The Rapid City Light and Fuel COM
pany is the title of new organization
that has come into being during the past
ten days, and its object is to sink we'll
in this city to depth of 5000 feet in a
search for oil, gas, coal or artesian wa
ter. Local men have taken hold of the
matter literally and the company will
have $4,000 capital. J. II. Eyarts oil
Butler county, Pennsylvania, an oil we'll
contractor, will do the drilling and along
in the early spring we will know what's
below us, at least for the first 5000 feet.
| Those interested in the venture met at
c. L. Woods Office Monday evening and
elected the following board of directors
]. H. Evarts, G. L. Wood, George F.
Schneider, Corbin Morse, T. J. Elliott, A.
J. Mccain and 6. s. Congdon. c. L.
Wood was appointed as committee to
procure charter, and upon its receipt
the board of directors will meet and
elect officers. The enterprise is going
ahead nicely and ought to meet with the
cooperation Of ell who want to see the
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-01-24
Quarterly Meeting.

Next Sunday January 25th, will be the
End quarterly meeting occasion of the
Methodist Episcopal church in Custer
All members and friends are very cor
daily invited to be present and enjoy
the services. DR.. &. B. Clark, the pre-.
siding elder will be present all day and
preach both morning and evening. The
Sacrament of the Lords Supper will be
administered at the evening service
Faithfully,
REV. w. r. JEFFREY, JR., Pastor.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-01-24

Congressman Martin is working to get
a hearing in the house on the bill au
thorizing the cession of some 4l6,OOO
acres of land lying in Gregory county
which is part of the Rosebud reserva-
ton. This is choice land and it is de
sired that it shall be thrown open to
settlement.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-01-24

A bill has been introduced in the leg
islature providing for an appropriation
of $4,000 for state exhibit at st. Louis
in 1904. The bill makes provision for
most of the money to be spent in the ex
hibit and restricts the salaries of the Of
ficers in charge. This move is in the
right direction and it is to be hoped the
hill oorr;aa
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-01-24
Heads Should Never Ache.

Never endure this trouble. Use at
once the remedy that stopped it for Mrs.
N. A. Webster, of Winnie, Va.,-she
writes "Dr. Kings New Life Pills wholly
cured me of sick headaches had suffer
ed from for two years." Cure headache,
constipation, biliousness. 25c at Alb. j.
Jones drug store. 49, :,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-01-24
Best Liniment on rarth.

Henry d. Baldwin, supt. City Water
Works, Shullsburg, Wis, writes: Il
have tried many kinds of liniment, but
have never received much benefit until
used Ballard's Snow Liniment for
rheumatism and pains. l think it the
best liniment on earth" 25c, SOC and
81 90 bottle at A. J. Jones.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-01-24
Simple Colds,

Cease to be simple, if at all prolonged.
The safest way is to put them aside at
the very beginning. BaIlard's Hore-
hound Syrup stops cold and removes
the cause of colds. 25c, SOC and $l.00
bottle at A. J. Jones