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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1905-12-09
Martins Bill on Trusts,

An important measure, aimed at mon
opolies in food, and in effect a bill to
aid in the enforcement Of antitrust laws,
SAYS a Washington dispatch of the 5th
is fathered by Representative Martin Of
South Dakota, the author Of the resou
ton which resulted in the present pro-
ceedings against the so-called beef trust
Representative Martin is OF opinion
that with few exceptions present laws
are adequate to curb Objectionable cor
porations, and he expresses the belief
that if corporations, joint stock compan-
les and other associations engaging in
interstate commerce in food supplies
were required to operate under federal
license or franchise, such license or fran
chise TO be revoked in the event of vic.
lation of law, the problem now confront
ing the national legislature and the ad-
ministration would be simplifed.
His bill provides that corporations,
joint stock companies, and other associa-
tions engaging in interstate and foreign
commerce in cattle, sheep, swine, dress
ed meats, meat products, poultry and
poultry products, dairy products, coal,
oil and other food supplies, shall first
obtain license or franchise from the
secretary of commerce and labor that
before the issuance of such license or
franchise an affirmative showing shall
be made to the satisfaction of the sec
retary of commerce that the corporation
or company is not overcapitalized, that
it is not an unlawful trust or combina-
ton conducting business in violation
of the statutes of the United States and
that it has not entered into any contract
combination or conspiracy in restraint of
commerce or trade, and that il has not a
monopoly nor is seeking to monopolize
any part OF the trade or commerce of
the United States.
The bill provides that subsequent vic
lation of the present statutes upon the
subject of unlawful restraint and mon-
opoies in interstate commerce shall
work forfeiture of license, and it is made
the duty of the attorney general to pros
ecute such violations and oust such COM
panies and corporations of their license
or fran chise. When such action has
been taken, however, it does not prohib-
it the company or persons involved from
doing business forever. Discretion is
this point.
Representative Martin has given a
great deal of study during the past year
to the business of corporations engaged
in handling foods He says that abuses
exist that should be remedied. He will
make every effort to have his bill passed
by congress.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1905-12-09
Honor for South Dakota.

Argus Leader A Washington dis
patch says that Senator A. B. Kittredge
of South Dakota is likely to be the next
chairman of the senate committee on
interoceanic canals. Senator Mitchell
is now chairman of this committee but
1t is believed that he is likely to retire
from the COMMITTEES and from active
senatorial work on account Of his al
legged connection with land frauds on
the Pacific coast. Platt Of New York
and Millard Of Nebraska are both ahead
Of Senator Kittredge on the committee,
but Platt is too old to assume the hard
duties of this chairmanship and it is
said that Millard Of Nebraska is willing
to step aside in favor of the bright young
Senator from South Dakota. The pro-
motion of Senator Kittredge may not
come this winter, but he is fast headed
for the chairmanship, and that he will
soon attain it there seems little reason
to doubt.
As matters now stand, Senator Kit
tredge is the practical chairman of the
committee. He is the best posted mem
ber on canal affairs, and he has at his
tongues end all the minute details con-
nected with it. Senator Kittredge is
frequently called to the White House to
talk over canal matters with the presi.
dent, and is generally accepted in Wash.
ington as the senator who would most
fttingy be the chairman of this com
mittee.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1905-12-09
Evarts Extension q Fact.

A New York special of the 2Sth saws
At special meeting of the directors of
the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Railroad company today, the board au-
thorized the building of the st. Paul
extension to the Pacific coast from
Evarts, S. D., to Seattle and Tacoma. 1t
was specified in the official announce
ment that the work of construction is to
begin forthwith. 1t is estimated tnat
the cost will be about S60,00O,00O. 1t
was announced at the close of the meet
ing that as yet no plans had been deter.
mined on for financing the project. The
matter, in all probability, will be decid.
ed upon meeting of the executive com
mittee to be held tomorrow. 1t is un-
derstood that an issue of convertible
bonds has been under consideration, but
that there is no likelihood of an increase
in the roads capital stock, about S25,.
100000 of which is still unissued
Preparations have already been made
''' SOhoti uCtIOlI VI new runway from
Evarts, which, however, will be entirely
financed by the Milwaukee road.
While all the details of the route have
not been decided upon, the line will run
toward the Rocky mountains west by
north of west to Butte. Thence it will
be extended westerly, crossing the Bit
ter Root mountains through Lolo pass.
and ultimately connecting with Walulu,
Wash, the terminus of the recently in.
corporated Pacific railroad, (which runs
to that point from Seattle. The Milwau-
kee will also seek an outlet at Tacoma
and will touch at Helena, Spokane and
Portland. The work ofconstruction will
be begun simultaneously at Seattle and
at Evarts
The line further south, which is in
course of construction from Chamber
lain, S. d., to Rapid City, in the Black
Hills, 2O0-mile project, will also be
connected with the northwest extension
by branch line. 1t is probable that
branch lines will extend to Couer d'Al-
enc territory, east of Spokane for the
mining and timber business of that sec
ton.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1905-12-09
Mining Mems Association.

Among other business transacted at
the last monthly meeting Of the Black
Hills Mining Mems association appears
the following which may be of interest
to local readers. 1t is taken from the
Black Hills Mining Review of Decem.
Der lst:
1t was then brought TO the attention of
the association that an organization had
been perfected in the southern Hills to
send delegation to Washington, ask
ing that certain mineral lands within
the boundaries of the Black Hills forest
reserve be opened to homestead entry.
Considerable discussion was INDUCED
in, and the sense of the meeting was
that such an action would be disastrous
and menacing to the mining interests Of
the Hills. 1t was decided that the
president invite Representative Tubbs,
OF Custer, to appear before the associa-
ton at the next meeting and explain
the text of the memorial that is, to be
forwarded to congress, in order that the
association might be prepared to assert
itself in the premises.
1t was moved and carried that the
committee on Mines and Mining secure
statistics on the number Of residents in
the Hills that would be affected by this
legislation and the number of acres held
by them With this matter in hand, some
practical conclusions may be arrived at,
and the association would be in position
to take such action as may be necessary
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1905-12-09
December for II Years.

The following data, covering a period
Of II years, have been complied from
the weather bureau records at Rapid
City, S. d. They are issued to show the
conditions that have prevailed, during
the month in question, for the above
period of years, but must not be con-
strued as forecast of the weather con-
ditions for the coming month.
Month December for II years.
TEMPERATURE.
Mean or normal temperature, 80 de-
grees.
The warmest month was that of 1896,
with an average Of So degrees.
The coldest month was that of 1892,
with an average Of % degrees.
The highest temperature was IS de-
grees on the 10th, 1890.
The lowest temperature was --l6 on
the 9th, 1894.
The earliest date on which first "kill.
ing" frost occurred in autumn September
l3. 1890.
Average date on which first killing
frost occurred in autumn was Septembe
20.
Average date on which last killing
frost occurred in spring, May /.
The latest date on which last killing
frost occurred in spring May 90 1895.
PRECIPITATION.
Average for the month, 0.49 inches.
Average number of days with .0l OF
an inch or more, 8.
The greatest monthly precipitation was
l.l6 inches in 1897.
The greatest amount of precipitation
recorded in any "a consecutive hours
was 039 inches on the llth and 18th,
1899.
The greatest amount OF snowfall re-
corded in any "a consecutive hours (rec-
ord extending to winter Of lsS4-85 only
was 4.3 inches on II and u, 1899.
CLOUDS AND WEATHER.
Average number of clear DAYS, ~;
partly cloudy days, 10; cloudy days, Z.
WIND.
The prevailing winds have been from
the west.
The average hourly velocity of the
wind is SO.
The highest velocity of the wind was
Sc miles from the southwest on the 20th,
1894.
Station Rapid City, S. d. Date OF
issue November 20, 1905.
Dash (--) proceeding temperature in
dicates below Zero
w. ID. maxwell, Observer.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1905-12-09
Called to Washington.

Among the passengers who went out
on the Burlington last evening was Cap
tain Seth Bullock, supervisor of the
Black Hills and Cave Hills forest re.
serves. Captain Bullock has been called
east by the forestry department which
is preparing a new book of rules for
the government of forest reserves, and
his advice on several matters has been
solicited. Quite a number of important
changes will be made in the "Usebook," :"
the guide for all rangers and the captain
will have a number Of suggestions to
make, which, If acted on favorably, will
benefit dwellers on and people doing
business on forest reserves, and especial.
" will this be true regarding the Black
Hills. The captain expects to be absent
from the Hills for about two or three
weeks.-Lead Call.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1905-12-09
Thanksgiving Dinner.

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. A. Willis and Mr..
and Mrs. f. L. Granthsm entertained a
party of friends at dinner on Thanks
giving, at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Willis. Covers were laid for twelve and
the table was thing of beauty and Joy
to behold" with its rich and beautiful
decorations. In the centre of the large
round table was small pumpkin, hol-
lowed out to receive tall golden sprays
of oats and rich clusters ofpurple grapes
This was placed on dainty white cen.
trepiece embroidered in wheat and oats.
At the base Of the pumpkin was circle
of twelve tiny paper pumpkin each hav-
ing ribbon attached to it, which led TO
each guests place. These were not to
be pulled however, until the last
course was served. The hand painted
place cards were unique and beautiful
each one bearing,a different design APP.
propriate to the occasion. The color
scheme throughout, was green and yell
low, and proved to be a delightfully."-
pretty combination in the hands of the
skilful decorators.
The menu was a truly Thank sgiving
one and truly delicious one. 1t was
served with the most perfect appoint
ments and consisted Of
Turkey with dressing,
Celery, Olives,
Cranberry Sauce,
Mashed Potatoes, Hot Rolls,
Salad in Pumpkin shells,
Cheese Straws, Waters,
Cider
Individual Pumpkin Pies, Plum Pudding,
Cheese,
Assorted Fruits, Assorted Nuts,
Coffee.
When the last course had been served
the guests were permitted to investigate
their packages and found they contained
some choice bon bons and roll of pa
per upon which each member of the
party was to write their favorite song,
day, color, salad, etc, about twelve in
all. These we're then made into dain-
ty little booklet with hand painted coy
ers and presented, as souvenir Of the
occasion to Mrs. Geo. Dickinson, who
read the answers aloud, creating no end
of fun and merriment among her happy
listeners.
Thanksgiving is always a day of re.
joicing but the guests of this very pleas.
ant affair felt that they had indeed, much
to give thanks for, and they bade their
kind entertainers farewell with many ex.
pressions ofappreciation, that were quite
inadequate TO the occasion.
Those present were Mrs Geo Dickin.
son, Mrs. Morris, Mr. and Mrs. S. n.
Fitch, Mr.. and Mrs ". A. Nevin, Mr
and Mrs. Fred Dunn, and Mr. and Mrs
w. f. Hanley.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1905-12-09
SCHOOL and EDUCATIONAL NOTES

EDITED BY MAE KoLLAR.
The algebra class have taken up sim
pie equations.
Warren Pitcher was absent one half
day this week.
Josie Wilkins has not returned to the
schoolroom yet.
Mrs. C. Henriksen spent Tuesday af-
ternoon in room H.
Mae Kollar was appointed editor of
this column this week.
We would be glad to see more of our
patrons visiting our school.
Mrs. Freeman Smith called on fifth
and sixth grades last Friday.
Another debate is to take place in the
High School Friday afternoon.
Everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving
vacation as well as their dinner.
Miss Gurney was calling on third and
fourth grades Monday morning.
The coasting party of the High School
was enjoyed by all participants.
Glenn Jones has been out some this
week-sutfering with toothache.
Miss Gurney called on the High School
Wednesday morning and afternoon.
The Wide Awakcs are preparing an
other program to be given before Christ
mas.
Our new library books have come.
The High School is enjoying one of
them.
The physical geography class have
been studying some different kinds of
rocks this week.
The Cicero class have arrested the
conspirators," in the third Grafton
against Cataline.
Several children have been absent
from room ii this week-the result of
too much Thanksgiving.
The geometry class are wrestling with
the constructions at the end of book
two, rather difficult task
Bernie Girs and Reuel McFaddsn
have been absent this week, the former
on account of sickness, while we sup
pose Reuel is preparing the Christmas
Turkey.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1905-12-09
The Hicks Almanac Tor 1905.

The Rev. Irl X. Hicks Almanac will
not be published for 1906, but his month
ly Journal, Word and Works, has been
changed into large and costly Maga.
zine, and il will contain his storm and
weather forecasts and other astronomi.
cal features complete. The November
number, now ready, contains the fore
casts from January to June, 1906. The
January number, ready December 20th, /,
will contain the forecasts from July to
December, 1906 The price ofthis spen.
did Magazine is one dollar year. See
it and you will have it. The November
and January numbers containing the
Rev. Irl X. Hicks forecasts for the whole
year, and more complete than ever, can
be had by sending at once % cents to
Word and Works Publishing Company,
220l Locust Street. st. Louis, Mo.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1905-12-09
Mining Items.

Assayer Wing, in charge of the United
States assay Office at Seattle, estimates
the gold output of Nome for the season
of 1905 at ten million dollars. This
amount will be the record for Nome,
and will exceed the output of last year
by three million dollars.
When unpatented mining claims are
forfeited to relocators because of failure
to perform the necessary assessment
work, any buildings cabins, machinery
or other fixed improvements become the
property of the party relocating the
claim. Ores and Metals.
Il: IS reported that the old Standby
mine near Rockford, one Of the oldest
and best known properties in that sec
tion, is 10 be again operated. The own.
ers have decided to start up on a two
year development plan. They have
agreed to go right ahead with the open
ing up OF the property for that length OF
time without attempting to start up the
mill.
The boarding house Of the Dakota
Calumet mine near Keystone was entire
ly destroyed by fire on Thanksgiving
morning. The occupants of the house
Mr.. and Mrs Little, lost all their house
hold goods and considerable amount
of paper currency. The fire was caused
by the explosion of an air tight stove
and when discovered the entire room
was enveloped in a sheet OF flame
Neither the building or contents were
insured, and the loss is quite heavy to
both the occupants and the Dakota.
Calumet company.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1905-12-09
Seth Bullock for Marshal,

A Washington special dated Decem-
Der 9th says, the nomination of Seth
Bullock, of Deadwood, as United States
marshal for South Dakota was sent to
the senate on the above date.
The same dispatch also states that 1t
is thought to be settled that the South
Dakota delegation will recommend A. G..
Biermatski of Salem AS district attorney,
succeeding James ID. Elliott. Elliott
has Senator Candles support, but the
others oppose him. His rejection is
based on the objection to third term.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1905-12-09

The state brand commission which
ompleted its fall work at Pierre last
week. passed on 1856 brands, making the
total number recorded mp to date 5,593.
Il is presumed that the registration Of
brands will not be so great with the set
tlement of the range country by home
steaders, although this is probematic,
"a those who wish to hold few cattle
may feel safer with a registered brand
rather than take chances with unbrand-
ed stuff even if they expect to hold only
a few head. If that plan is followed
there will be large increase instead OF
a decrease.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1905-12-09
Coughing Spell Caused Death.

Harry Duekwell, aged 25 years, chok
ed to death early yesterday morning at
his home in the presence of his wife and
child. He contracted slight cold a
few days ago and paid but little atten-
tion to it. Yesterday morning he was
seized with a fit of coughing which con-
tinusd for some time. His wife sent for
physician but before he could arrive,
another coughing spell came on and
Duckwell died from sufocation.-St.
Louis Globe Democrat, Dec. LIST, 1901"
Billiards. Horehound Syrup would
have saved him. 25c, SOC and Sl,00.
Sold by all druggists.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1905-12-09

Reports from Washington state that
at least two bills providing for import.
ant changes in the land laws will be in.
troduced at the present session of con-
gress. One will provide for the repeal
of the timber and stone act and the
other vii! make it possible for purely
agricultural land in forest reserves to be
acquired by settlers under the home
stead law. Representative Lacey, chair
man Of the house committee on public
lands, will introduce both Of these meas
ures in the house
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1905-12-09
furious Fighting,

For seven years" writes Geo. w.
Hoffman, of Harper, Wash, 81 had a
bitter battle, with chronic stomach and
liver trouble, but at last l won, and
cured my diseases, by the use Of Electric
Bitters. l unhesitntingly recommend
them to all, and don't intend in the fut-
ure to be without them in the house.
They are certainly wonderful medi-
cine, to have cured such bad case as
mine" Sold, under guarantee to do the
same for you, by Alb j Jones. drug
gist, at 50c bottle. Try them today.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1905-12-09

We have received the Pocket Diary
and Memorandum book for 1906 ofC. A.
Snow & Co., Patent lawyers of Washing
ton. d. c. This firm will send it to any
subscriber of the CHRONICLE for two
cents postage. 1t is diary with pages
for memoranda and cash accounts; the
census of states and cities, calendars for
l9O6.07 distances by miles and time to
cities of the world, and business laws
and court decisions for inventors and
patentess.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1905-12-09
strayed or Stolen.

From near the ranch of James Hen
derson. ten miles northwest of Custer,
one roam mare, weight about $50 lbs,
branded r F on right shoulder; one
gray horse, weight about $50 lbs, blind
in one eye, no brands. A reasonable re-
ward will be paid for any information
leading TO their recovery.
GEORGE 4. SCHENK,
Custer, S. ID.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1905-12-09

An Illinois professor has invented an
This may be as good for the children as
the old method but children are more
frequently spanked as relief for their
parents feelings than for the good of the
children, and the souless electrical ma.
chiIrs makes no provision for this.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1905-12-09
Cured Paralysis.

w. F. Baily, p. o. True, Texas,
writes: "My wife had been suffering
five years with paralysis in her arm,
when / was persuaded to use Billiards.
Snow Liniment, which cured her all
right have also used it for old sores,
frostbites and skin eruptions. 1t does
the work" Sold by all druggists.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1905-12-09

The foot ball season, which cnded last
week. has produced about the average
number OF casualties. The list as given
out includes Is deaths and 1926 injuries,
but of course is in no respect complete,
1t is taken from the records kept by the
Chicago Tribune and supplemented by
reports Of casualties published in various
sections of the countrv
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1905-12-09
Death is now diminishing the civil

Death is now diminishing the civil
war pension rolls at the rate of NOR.
than 10000 year. A statement issued
by Commis sioner Warner shows that
during the month Of October 4 4,704 PEN
sioners died. Of these 1915 were civil
war veterans. The average death rate
Of veterans during the month was nine
ty-four. The reduction on the rolls
would be more apparent were it not for
the allowance of new claims. While
2,9l5 veterans died during October, the
actual decrease in the number of old SOL
diers drawing pensions was but ,S37, as
l,02S naues were added to the list.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1905-12-09
Doctors Gould not Help her.

81 had kidney trouble for years."
writes Mrs. Raymond Connor of Shell
ton, Wash, "and the doctors could not
help me. tried Foley's Kidney Cure,
and the very first dose gave me relief
and am now cured. cannot say too
much for Foley's Kidney Cure" 1t
makes the diseased kidneys sound so
they will eliminate the poisons from the
blood. Unless they do this, good health
is impossible. Sold by all druggists.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1905-12-09

A large list Of patent medicines con-
tainirg alcohol are TO be listed with al
cohoic drinks and taxed as such. The
economical Peruna or Bitters Jag" will
then be thing of the past
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1905-12-09

The latest railroad news is that the
Milwaukee will at once start work on
an extension from Evarts to the Pacific
coast 1t Seattle and Tacoma, the estiIuat-
ed cost being $6O,000,0OO.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1905-12-09
A Fearful Fate,

1t is fearful fate to have to endure
the terrible torture of piles. 81 can
truthfully say" writes Harry Colson, of
Masonvlle, Ia, that for blind, bleed
ing, itching and protruding piles. Buck
lens Arnica Salve, is the best cure
made" Also best for cuts. burns and
injuries. 25c at Alb. J. Jones, druggist.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1905-12-09
Congress convened last Monday.

Taxes for the year 1905 we're due and
payable on December /, although they
do not become delinquent until the first
of next March.