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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-03-26
People t'locklng Into the State.

Our contemporaries in the eastern
part of the state are united in the state
ment that the people are focking into
South Dakota at rate never before
equalled at this time of the year. 1t
would seem that the land most common
y selected is in the country west of
Pierre on the ceded lands of the Indian
reservation. There are several reasons
why they should give these lands the
preference oyer most other lands in the
state. First, because of its nearness to
the capital at Pierre, and second for
the reason that portion Of the country
is most likely to be spanned by a rail
road to the Black Hills.
For several years in the past our
immigration has been largely composed
of foreigners from over the water but
this year there is a marked change in
the character Of our new settlers They
come mostly from the old settled farms
of Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Indiana and
Ohio, and from the states east of the
Mississippi river. They give as reason
for the change they are making, that
they were not dissatisfied with their
former homes but that it is purely a
matter Of dollars and cents. When we
are offered from 500 to 5000 an acre for
our land in Illinois why should we not
take it and move to South Dakota where
we can either take homesteads, or buy
land for from S. to $40 an acre that is
just as good as the land we left.
According to statistics the inhabitants
of South Dakota have in the last fiye
years increased their wealth per capita
more than those of any other state in
the Union. True enough why should
they not move? 1t appears to us that
their shrewdness in doing so is COM
mendable,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-03-26
Arbor Day Proclamation.

"And still a new succession sings and flies;
Fresh groves grow up and their green branches
shoot
Toward the old and stillenduring skies;
While the low violet thrives at their root"
In harmony with established custom,
/, Charles N. Herried, Governor of the
State of South Dak kota, do hereby desig-
nate and set apart Friday, April 22nd,
1904, as Arbor Day. The economic and
climatic value Of forest growth and the
importance Of these in promoting the
beauty and comfort Of our homes and
public grounds can hardly be overesti-
mated.
With proportionate number of for
est and shade trees in every county,
South Dakota would equal in natural
resources and advantages the great
prairie states Of Iowa and Illinois. We
have better climate, and the most won
derful artesian water supply. We can
have the trees if the people will plant
them.
In order to cultivate an appreciative
puOliS SChIiihCIbi COL iCoIiJ iCCOulh0llu
that appropriate and instructive services
be held in all our colleges and public
schools and that part of the day be de-
voted to planting trees, shrubs and
flowers and TO the adornment of school
grou nds, highways and public parks.
Let this day be dedicated to the en-
belishment Of the homestead and pri.
va te grounds by the enterprising, public
spirited and patriotic citizens of our
spl endid commonwealth.
In Testimony Whereof / have here.
unto set my hand and caused the Great
Seal of the State of South Dakota to be
affixed.
Done at the Capitol, in the city of
Pierre, this 18th. day of March, A. D..
1904.
CHARLES n. HERRIED.
By the Governor.
o. c. BERG, Secretary of State.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-03-26
Repnbllcan State Convention.

10 the Republican Electors of the State of South
Dakota:
In accordance with custom and in pursuance
OF a call issued by the Republican National com
mittee and by the direction of the republican
state central committee of the State of South Dd-
kota a delegate convention of the republicans OF
the State of South Dakota is hereby called to
meet in the City of Sioux Falls on the ith day of
May, A. ID. 1901, at u o'clock NJ, for the purpose
of electing eight delegates ut large and eight al
ternates at large to represent the State of South
Dakota In the republican National convention TO
be held in the City of Chicago, in the State OF
Illinois, June D. 1901, and also for the election of
a republican national committeeman in and for
the State Of South Dakota, and for the further
purpose of nominating candidates for presidential
electors congressman and statelOtices to be filled
at the election to be held in November following,
and for the transaction of such other business rs
may be properly considered. The nominations
TO be made are as follows:
Four presidential electors.
Two candidates for congress.
candidate for judge of the supreme court
from the first district.
A candidate for judge of the supreme court
from the second district.
candidate for Judge of the supreme court
from the third district
A candidate for governor.
A candidate for lieutenant governor.
"A candidate for secretary of state.
candidate for state treasurer,
a candidate for state auditor
A candidate for superintendent of public in
Struction.
candidate for commissioner Of school and
public lands.
candidate for attorney general.
candidate for railroad commissioner.
The state committee has recommended that no
proxies be allowed in the state convention and
that the delegates and alternates present cast the
full vote for each county. The ratio Of repre-
sentation Will be as follows: One delegate at
large from each county and one additional dele
gate for each fifty votes, major fraction there
of, cast for Hon. Charles n. Herreid, republican
candidate for governor at the election of 1902.
The representation to which the several counties
aril lco l..
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-03-26
Colonist Rates.

During March and April the Burlng
ton will sell one way tickets to the Paci
fc Coast at very low rates. Here are
some of them:
$3265 to San Francisco and Los Angel
es.
$26S0 to Portland, Tacoma and Seattle
$24.30 to Spokane.
$24.S0 to Salt Lake City, Butte and
Helena.
$l6,S0 Big Horn Basin, Wyo.
Proportionately low rates to hundreds
of other points. These rates offer an ex
cellent opportunity to SEP the grea
Northwest which presents unusual at
fractions to the homeseeker. 1t possess
es the iron and lumber of Michigan, th.
wheat of Minnesota, the wool of Ohio
the fisheries of New England and a sea
board rivaling the Atlantic Coast.
If you will tell me where you are 60
ing, I shall be glad to give you full in
formation about rates, train service
sleeping car service and send you adver
tising matter descriptive of these won
derful sections. ]. Francis, General Pas
senger Agent, Omaha, Neb.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-03-26
Republican Caucus.

The republicans Of Custer precinct will
meet in caucus at the court house in Gus
ter on March 26th, 1904, at 7:30 p. M,
for the purpose of selecting thirteen
delegates and alternates to the Republi-
can County Convention to be held in
Custer on April End, 1904 AS the pur.
poses of the state and county conventions
have been fully set forth in the newspa-
pers the importance Of this meeting
must be apparent to all. Remember the
date and attend.
/. NJ. DONALDSON,
Precinct Committeeman.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-03-26

The news from the seat of war has
been very meagre during the week.
Most of that which has been received
discredited what had been received last
week, and nothing of much importance
has occurred. The dispatches of last
week stating that the Russians had kill
ed and captured 1900 Japanese in bat.
tie on the Yula proved entirely hoax.
The other story that the Japs had re-
pulsed the Russians and killed 600 was
another canard
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-03-26
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The Cattle and Sheep Men.


There has always been deep dislike,
and often times positive feud, between
the cattle men on the range and the
sheep men. 1t seems however that this
applies more to those having large herds
of cattle, while the small ranchers get
along peaceably and without friction
Ranchmen along the Cheyenne river,
the White river and the Bad river, some
have lunches of cattle, and others small
herds of sheep report that they have no
trouble. But when the big herds come
in with their overwhelming numbers
then they all have trouble as the grass is
eaten off, the home range is destroyed
and their cattle and sheep suffer. 1t is
true that cattle do not do well ranging
where sheep have fed but they arrange
that matter amicably between them
selves by dividing the range and do not
encroach upon each other. 1t is with
out doubt good thing that the big cattle
men are going out of business, because
the conditions have become so changed
that the business has become unproft-
able. 1t is barbarous way of raising
cattle any way, and it is better that it
give way to more civilized and humane
methods. The big cattle men do not
pretend to cut hay, and during severe
storms the poor cattle must suffer, and
during winters of extra severity they die
by the thousands. On the other hand
no farmer or ranchmen undertakes to
raise cattle without providing hay and
straw to feed their stock through the
severe spells of winter. The days of the
big herds are numbered and the cow
boys avocation is we'll nigh gone for he
has settled down and become civilized
ranchman.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-03-26

Now that the Republican state conven-
tion is called to meet May 4th, would it
not be wise for the republican judiciary
committee to meet rnd issue its call for
district convention to be held sometime
in June, so that the delegates to the ju.
dicial convention may be selected at the
same time delegates are elected to state
convention. This would save holding
extra county conventions over the cir
cult for the selection of delegates to the
judicial convention, and the candidate
for Judge should be nominated soon after
the candidates for state ticket, and be-
fore candidates for county officers are
nominated. d.-Edgemont Express.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-03-26

AT a meeting of the republican central
committee of Lawrence county, held at
Deadwood last Saturday, Congressman
Martin was endorsed by vote of 43 to
9. BY resolution the committee pledg-
ed itself to the support of the man who
has so ably represented the state, and
the Black Hills district in particularly,
in the halls of the national congress.
Thecounty convention to select delegates
to the state convention was called for
March 30th, at Deadwood.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-03-26
A Physician Writes.

81 am desirious of knowing if the pro.
fession can obtain Herbine in bulk for
prescribing pnrposes2 IL has been OF
great use to me in treating cases of dys-
pepsia brought on by excesses or over
work. have never known it to fail in
restoring the organs affected, to their
healthful activity. soc bottle at A. J.
Jones.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-03-26
Cures Sc1atlc Rheumat atism.

Mrs. A. E. Simpson, 500 Craig ST.,
Knoxville, Tenn, writes, June 10th,
1899: II have been trying the baths OF
Hot Springs, Ark, for sciatic rheuma-
tism, but get more relieffrom Billiards.
Snow Liniment than any medicine or
anything have ever tried. Enclosed
find postoffice order for ST. 90. Send me
large bottle by Southern Express" +"
Sold by A. j. Jones.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-03-26

The republican primaries to elect thir-
teen delegates from Custer precinct to
attend the county convention next Sat-
urday will be held at the court house
this Saturday evening. Let every re-
publican in the precinct turn out and
take part in the caucus.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-03-26

Freeman Knowles. who was elected
congressman from South Dakota on the
popocratic ticket several years ago., was
nominated for governor by the socialists
at their convention at Sioux Falls on the
18th. A full state ticket was put in the
field
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-03-26


1t is recommended that the precincts of the
county hold their cauCuses on March 26th, 1904,
and select delegates and alternates to the county
convention 1t is further recommended that no
proxies be allowed, but that the delegates and
alternates present be authorized to cast the full
vote of the delegation
l. NJ. DONALDSON,
Chairman County Central Committee.
JAS. BRowNLEE, Secretary.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-03-26

The department of Commerce and La.
Dor has commenced the investigation Of
the beef trust, in compliance with the
resolution offered by Congressman Mar
tin.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-03-26
Republican County Convention.

The Republicans Of Custer county will meet in
Delegate Convention AT Custer City, in the Court
.. House, on April 2nd, 1904 Mt 1870 o'clock p m.
The purposes of this convention are, the selec-
ton of nine delegates to represent Custer county
in the Republican state Convention to be held
at Sioux Falls on the ith day of May, 1904, and
for the transaction of such ether business as may
properly come before the convention.
The several precincts of the county will be en-
titled to representation III this convention upon
the basis of one delegate at large, and one dele
gate for every l5 votes or major fraction thereof
cast for Hon. Chas. n. Herreid, nominee for Gov
ernor at the general election held November 4th
1902, and Is as follows
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-03-26
PURCHASED A MILL.

w. W. Olds of Custer, one of the own,
ers of the Ruberta group (Old Charley
has bought the five stamp mill formerly
belonging to Mr.. j. G. Alexander of
Grand Island, Neb. The mill was situat-
ed on the Island mine and is nearly new.
quite complete and up to date with
stamps weighing each $50 pounds. The
engine and boiler have capacity of 40
horse power which will admit Of the ad-
dition of ten more stamps which will
give the mill the capacity of so tons per
day. 1t is the intention Of Mr.. Olds to
move the mill on to the Ruberta ground
and be in running order by the first Of
June. 1t is the purpose of the company
to add the Merrall stamps and also to
have cyanide annex to treat the tail
ings. The mine has received good
deal of development in the past and the
average value of the ore by the free
milling process is little over 5000 per
ton. The refractory tailings and shines
running about $40 90 per ton on an aver
age although there are rich pay shoots
occasionally encountered in the workings
where the ore runs into the thousands.
We are not informed as to the amount
paid for the mill, but We are glad to
chronicle the consummation of the deal,
as it assures the early resumption of the
production of the precious metal, from
the most valuable property.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-03-26
Mining Items.

The Hill City News says, Frank Hebert
has about car load of ore on the dump
Of the Clara Belle mine which he ex-
poets to send to Denver for treatment.
The Ohio-Deadwood Mining company
have resumed work on the tunnel and
are receiving the machinery for a saw
mill and will erect plant later in the
season.
The Golden West company, five miles
west from Rockford, are putting up a
saw mill to get out lumber preparatory
to the, erection of plant for the reduc-
ton Of their ore.
From late reports the old Bullion
mine at Keystone will resume work in
the near future. Mr.. F. H. Long and G.
B. Gibson were out from Chicago a few
days ago to look over the property and
to plan the work.
The Ivanhoe Mining company are
erecting a commodious boarding house
at the mines, and propose to sink 500
feet on their main vein. Most of the
machinery is on the ground for the hoist
and they have all the appliances for
prosecuting the, task they have set them
selves to do. DR.. Rate, who returned
from the mines a few days ago, says
everything ID progressing nicely at the
Ivanhoe camp
The Homestake mine has yielded in
the last twenty-five years $9O,OOO,OOO.
Thirty millions of this has been profits.
$l2, ,000,000 has been paid to the stock
holders in dividends, $ls,OO0,OOO has
been expended in improvements in the
betterment of the property and the pur-
chase of adjacent claims. The balance
of the $90,000,000 has been paid for labor
which amounts to the neat sum of $780,
100000 All this from mine whose ore
only averages $4.00 per ton.
News came last week that the Bis
marck mine, and the Ida Florence were
both closed down. Whether this is a
temporary suspension to prepare for the
summers work, the report does not state.
These mines are both situated in Key.
stone, and are considered among the
best in that camp which is quite famous
for its large veins of low grade ore, be-
sides some that have proven to be of high
grade. We are sorry to receive this re-
port from our neighboring camp and
trust that the shut down ofthese import
ant mines are only temporary.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-03-26

Dated March 8, 1904.
By order Of the Republican State Central Com
mittee.
FRANK CRANE,
Chairman Rep. State Com.
z. A, WARNER, Secretary.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-12-16

over the shoulders, make an especially
noteworthy feature and are becoming
TO the generality OF figures. When
liked, the vest can be of velvet or
other contrasting material so making
still greater variety.
The waist is made with n fitted lin
ing which can be used or omitted as
preferred. and consists OF the fronts,
back. centre front and vest portions.
The lining is closed at the centre front,
the waist invisibly beneath the edge
OF the left front ana the waistcoat al
the centre The sleeves are made in
one piece, mounted over fitted Innings
on which the deep cuffs are arranged
and their extensions are arranged over
the shoulder seams.
The quantity Of material required
for the medium size is four yards
twenty one, three and one half yards
twenty seven or ana three-quarteI
yards forty -four inches wide. with
three-quarter yards OF all-over lace to
make rs illustrated.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-12-16
Arm. Ton Ruticrfiies.

Quite the lovelest thing I'm the way
Of debutantes evening dress is OF
finest BRUSSELS net. spanglcd with sil.
very bits that are formed into a lovely,
II scattering. design. And that is q
point; a heavy. rich cheme would be
entirely out OF place on q fair young
bud. This particular bit Of youthful
prettiness is girdled with soft silk.
which is outlined top and bottom with
Laroque pearls. The neck - in the
hew shape. pointing slightly front and
back. or the sleeves there is little or
nothing This modesty In the way Of
arm covering is not likely TO blush M
seen. howevtr. Bevond the twist
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-12-16
A BAD HABIT IN COLTS.

1t is very annoying TO find a colt or
horse with one Of his forefeet over the
rope or halter strap when he goes to
the manger 10 eat his food. Yet he
must have 4 good long strap allowance
made or lie cannot lie down without
danger Of choking or hanging himself.
or course, he must know just what
condition the horses are in before leav-
ing them for the night-give them COM
Portable beds and good feed at night.
II the animal shows tendency to
throw q foot over the hitching strap,
procure block Of solid wood-oak or
something substantial enough TO be
heavy. Make it about one foot long,
by six or seven inches square. Bore
a hole through one end and put the
halter strap through an augur hole in
the manger, securing it TO the block,
after passing it through the hole at the
end of the block. Then when the colt
raises his foot he will strike il against
the block and will eventually learn rot
TO raise his feet unnecessarily. Cecil
Abel Todd, in The Epitomist.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-12-16
Fashionable Goats.

II long. tigh, redingotes and basqued
jackets are all the rage, the little,
short. loose paletot has certainly not
disappeared, FOR | see many editions
Of il among the new models, and l
gladly hail its appearance. for il is so
useful and convenient and looks just
the thing 10 wear with a simple skirt
for morning expeditions. shopping.
etc. The new "CarriCks" are cut IN
much the same shape ana have capes
that come over the shoulders. but with.
out covering up the coat completely
They are fastened 10 the side seams
and so do not interfere with the grace
Of the silhouette. Many Carricks are
unlined. the biz pelerine being suffic-
icntly warm These outer sleeves or
capes are fastened with automatic
buttons 80 that they can be taken OF
u desired Paris Fashions.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-12-16
Knew How Freshman Felt.

The Inauguration Of DR.. Luther 10
the presidency of Trinity college, Hart
ford, which took place recently, sug
gested an incident OF a rainy day
some years ago. A freshman was walk
Ing along in front Of Northam hall
when the strap that held his book.
suddenly parted and they were scat
tered over the wet pavement. He was
just about 10 punctuate his thoughts
with n few well-chosen words, wher
he heard some one just behind him
Catching himself, he glanced over hi.
shoulder and saw Prof Luther, who
smilingly said Say IL; go on and
say it-I never can, you know New
York Times.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-12-16
QUARTERS FOR THE SWINE.

Where the keeping OF swine is made
something Of speciality on the farm
there should be warm, comfortable
quarters for them in cid weather 1,
the barn stable is large enough, pens
may be put In for the brood sow and
pigs, as well as for those that are old
er and which ii is desirable TO keep
thrifty and growing Housed in this
way there should be little difference
IN the growing and fattening OF pigs
In cold or warm weather, because the
conditions are so nearly alike.
If the pens are Oh one side of the
large stable, away from the COWS, and
the pigs are properly bedded and cared
for, with sufficient ventilation, there
should be little o. no trouble Oh ac-
count OF proximity 10 bad air. Thus,
favOrably situated, they viii respond
to good treatment and please the own
or with the returns made for his fore
sight and care.
On the contrary, swine kept in cold.
comfortless quarters can hardly be ex-
pected TO prove profitable.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-12-16
BROUGHT BACK OLD DAYS.
Kissing Under Difficulties Reninced
Professor CT Scnetninc.

Speaking OF the resourcefulness cf
women in the matter OF meeting and
overcoming obstacles" said tie Street
Corner Philosopher. Il just saw an
Illustration OF IL. when two girls, wear
Ipg those tremendous wide brimmed
straw hats, met and kissed right in
the public sireet-aye. and hugeed
eacn. other, too, without disturbing
feather Of their headgear. II two
men had tried 10 get their heads that
close together for any purpose, wear
ing such a rig, there would have been
straw and profanity scattered all the
way from here TO Ine corner. Pat
with the girls there was a p-emoni-
tory exclamation OF joy at meeting,
a sudden rush, a corvulsive embrace.
sidewise peck al each others lips,
a giggie and squeal, and out OF the
mix-up emerged the two maidens as
trim as you please. How they duck
ed under those brims is more than /
can tell IL was done too quick for
me To see. IL reminded me some nf
Kissing girl in the days when they
used TO wear those old fashioned sun
bonnets."
How was that?" asked the news
paper man, expecting a story.
Young man." said the philosopher.
with much dignity, 1T was all right
'-spri ,peld Qll) News.