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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-12-07
Acting Forester Explains.

The last issue of the Hill City News
contains letter from Acting Forester
j. b. Adams, in answer to inquiries
made by Mr.. Joseph Hare relating to
the forest reserve. which will prove OF
much interest to settlers on the reserve
The letter follows:
WASHINGTON, D. c., Oct. 5, 1907.
Mr.. JOSEPH HARE,
Keystone, s. ID.
| DEAR SIR Your letter of September
80, to Mr. Pinchot is received.
The conditions you refer to are being
brought about by more thorough en-.
forcement of the regulations governing
National Forests and the fact that the
parties concerned have previously been
allowed TO farm tracts of forest land and
to Craze stock during the winter free OF
| charge, does not warrant a continuance
of the practice. A number of admins
trative sites have been selected by the
Forest Service for the use of the forest
officers, and on these sites the customary
charge or rental has bee one third of the
crop raised instead of cash rental of
fifty cents or dollaI per acre per an
mum, because the primary purpose of
the selections is to furnish forage for the
horses Of the administrative officers
and the returns from cash rentals are
not available for local use On all tracts
except those which have been reserved,
a cash rental only is charged. All per-
mits of this character are subject to the
approval of this Office, and in no case
does it appear that the local officers have
exceeded their instructions In determin-
ing the charges due on any Special Use
permit.
In regard to the question Of winter
grazing it may be stated that all appli-
cants have requested permits for the
summer season only and that there has
been no demand for year long permits,
consequently none of the stock owners
Of the Black Hills National Forest have
had, at any time, any legal right to Craze
their stock on the forest lands during
the period from December to April 80
In order that the settlers may secure
their winter grazing, their present per-
mits will be extended in whole for such
a proportionate part of their stock AS
will be grazed in the forest during the
winter, upon the payment of a moderate
fee, which will be determined as soon as
the needs of the case have been present.
ed to this office, and in preparing future
for grazing on this Forest
the fees will be so arranged as to pro.
vide for partial winter grazing as well as
grazing.
The conditions which have existed
on the Black Hills Forest as set forth in
your letter have been irregular and
such as have not been allowed to exist
in other forests, and the present efforts
of the Forester service to readjust these
conditions and to render them uniform
should not be considered as an imposi-
ton of unnecessary hardships upon the
residents.
Very truly yours,
j. b. ADAMS,
Acting Forester.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-12-07
For over Sixty ears.

An old and welI-tried remedy Mrs,
Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for over sixty years by millions Of
mothers for their children while teeth.
ing, with perfect success. 1t soothes the
child, soften the gums, allays all pain,
cures wind collie, and is the best remedy
for diarrhoae. Is pleasant to the taste
Sold by druggists in every part of the
world. Twenty-Five cents bottle. It's
value is incalculable. Be sure and ask
for Mrs. Wiuslow's Soothing Syrup.
Guaranteed under the Food and Drugs
Act, June 30th, 1906. Serial No. 1898.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-12-07
NO IL
Wonderful Eczer1a euro.

"Our little boy bad eczema for five
years" writes N, A. Adams, Henrietta,
Pa. Two Of our home doctors said the
case was hopeless, his lungs being af-
fected. We then employed other doc
tors, but no benefit resulted. By chance
we read about Electric Bitters; bought
a bottle and soon noticed improvement.
We continued this medicine until sew
eral bottles were used, when our boy
was completely cured" Best ofall blood
medicines and body building health
tonics. Guaranteed at ]. Il. Pitcher &
Co.'S. drug store. SOC.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-12-07

The Pioneer-Times of the 4th inst.
ddacy of Hon. f.. w. Martin for
the denomination to congress next
June, on a platform endorsing Roose-
welt for the presidency, with Taft as his
second choice. His statement contains
a scathing arraignment OF the present
republican state administration. Mr.,
Martin made a good congressman while
in Office and served the people of the
Black Hills and the state well. lie was
energetic and capable and made ere
ditable record
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-12-07
Law to Help Prospectors

Announcement is made that there is
to be introduced at the forthcoming ses-
sion of congress a bill which provides
that assessment work on unpatented
claims will not be legal necessity, for
this year at least, and thus the poor min.
er will be relieved of the requirement of
performing work to the value of 500 to
hold his claim. 1t is stated that this
will relieve the miners and prospectors
of great burden at time when such
relief will be most appreciated" and
that the passage of such bill is not
much in doubt, since precedent for
such proceedings was set by the enact
ment of a similar measure during the
panicky times of 1898" Advocates Of
the measure further state that every
citizen having the welfare of the poor
miner at heart should join in signing a
memorial asking congress to remit loca-
ton work for this year that congress
can make the work retroactive, so that
even if it is not passed until after the
first of the coming year it would result
in saving the property of the miner who
at this time has not enough money to
do the work that such law saved the
property of hundreds of prospectors in
1893, ETC." Such talk is mere drivel
says the Mining Reporter.
Na ,,lA oc
gressonal action, for several reasons
Firstly, we have passed the financial cri
sis, according to well informed authori.
ties, and comparison with 1893 is there.
fore, foreign to the question. Secondly,
the genuine miner and prospector has
already performed his required work
for this year; if he has not the financial
furry has little handicapped him, nor
has it seriously impaired his credit.
Thirdly, it appears to be of primary
benefit only to the questionable COM
panies and spectators that hold many
unpatented claims on which they have
not done, in many instances have never
intended to do the annual assessment
instead, they have made or secured 10
cations for the purpose either of selling
stock thereon or of turning the property
in some way before it's forfeiture under
the assessment act such parties will, OF
course, suffer-provided the investing
public does not suffer first. Fourthly,
and more broadly speaking, the repeal
of the assessment law will discourage
legitimate mining and retard the devel-
opment of many western mineral sec.
lions, ss we'll as the progress of the min.
ing industry generally.
| We are in favor of any law which may
benefit the miner or a mining commun.
ity, but we cannot see how such law
would be of material aid to either. MOI
do we believe the honest miner or pros
pector is in favor of it, in spite of the
assertions of those advocating it's pas
sage
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-12-07

The latest reports from Cheyenne
agency are that the lease at Thunder
Butte is declared forfeited by the Ute
Indians refusing to live up to the agree
ment in the lease, and they will all be
taken to the camp at Rapid City, where
the men have secured work on the rail-
roads. 1t is to be hoped that when
their present work is done they will be
taken back to Utah, where they belong,
20 they are not wanted in this state.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-12-07

Congressman Parker has introduced
in the house bill increasing the pen
sions Of widows from eight to twelve
dollars a month. The bill further pro,
vdes that when they reach the age of
20 they shall receive SIS and at 70 TWEEN
ty dollars per month. He also intro
duced bill for the construction of a
federal building at Rapid City. This
bill carries an appropriation of $l75,
OOO
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-12-07

+. K. Grimshaw has been appointed
postmaster of Deadwood and his ap.
pointment has been sent to the senate
for confirmation. 1t has been generally
understood in Deadwood and Lead that
the Office would go to Mr.. Grimshaw as
the present incumbent, Arthur Shaw,
was appointed by the President during
recess Of congress, and was an appoin-
tee of former Congressman Martin.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-12-07
He Fired the Stuck.

IL have fred the walking stick I've
carried over 40 years, on account of a
sore that resisted every kind of treat
ment, until / tried Bucklen's Arnica
Salve; that has healed the sore and
made me a happy man." writes John
Garrett of North Mills. N. G. Guaran-
teed for piles, burns, etc, by all drug
gists. 25c.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-12-07
DON'T naY AnmonY

to be divorced from your appendix.
There will be no occasion for it if you
keep your bowels regular with Dr.
Kings New Life Pills Their action is
so gentle that the appendix never has
cause to make the least complaint.
Guaranteed by j. +. Pitcher & Co, drug
gists. 25c Try them.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-12-07
A Fortunate Texan.

Mr.. f. w. Goodloe, of lO7 st. Louis
St., Dallas, Texas, says: 'In the past
year have become acquainted with DR.
Kings New Life Pills, and no laxative
ever before tried 80 eflectually disposes
of malaria aud biliousness" They don't
grind nor gripe. 25c at all drug stores.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-12-07

Federal office holders have been given
notice by President Roosevelt that they
cannot be delegates to the next national
republican convention If he is nomi-
mated for a third term the call must
come from the people and not from office
holders.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-12-07

Congressman Mondell of Wyoming
has introduced bill making 800 acre
homestead instead of 100 as now, and a
bill restricting the right Of entry under
the desert land law and limiting the
right of assignment.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-12-07
Lost, Strayed or Stolen

One bay mare branded Horsehead on
right shoulder and (-) on left. Any in
formation leading to the recovery will
be rewarded.
CHARLES OTTMAS,
Cedar Cliff Ranch,
Hot Springs, S. ID,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-12-07

Senator Kittredge last Monday wired
the land officials at Rapid City and
Pierre that on request the general land
department has authorized the land of
fees TO allow thirty days time for pay
ment for land by parties making final
proof and a further delay in case of me-
cessity. While not stated the ruling is
evidently on account OF the financial sit
nation.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-12-07
The Rev. 1rl r.. Hicks 1908 Almanac

The Rev. Irl Il. Hicks 1908 Almanac
Is ready for delivery and excels all
former editions in beauty and value.
The cover is beautiful design in col
ors, the entire book is full of fine half
tones, astronomical engravings and in
teresting matter. 1t contains the Hicks
weather forecasts complete for the whole
year, finely illustrated. The price by
mail is 80 cents, on News Stands 80 cts.
Word and Works, the Rev. Ir r. Hicks
fine monthly magazine, contains all his
weather forecasts from month to month,
together with a vast amount Of the best
family reading. The price is 81 year
and one almanac goes with each sub
scription. Address Word and Works
Publishing Co., 220l Locust Street, st.
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manacs in quantities. Agents wanted.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-12-07
CHANGES AT THE RAPID
CITY I,ANn n FE

Journal: Rapid City was somewha
startled yesterday to learn that Hon
George p Bennett, who was a candidate
for reappointment to the position of reg
lister of the United States land office a
Rapid City, had forwarded Senator Kilt
redge a telegram Withdrawing in favor
Of John l.. Burke, and was urging hi:
friends to do likewise. This is rather q
new departure in the game of politics
particularly as the naming of the ap-
pointee rested with Senator Kittredge
and the Senator some time ago had filed
his written endorsement on behalf oil
Mr.. Bennett. But Bennett and Burke
served in the state senate together and
a strong friendship grew.out of that as.
sociation. The friendship grew all the
stronger in the five years intimate as
sociation in the Rapid City land office
and when it came to the point where
there was but one Office for the
two, Mr.. Bennett generously withdrew
in fa"or of his friend, Mr.. Burke. This
insures the appointment of Mr.. Burke
to the position now occupied by Mr..
| Bennett.
John l.. Burke will be the register of
| the United States land Office in Rapid
City and Myron WiIlsie will be the re-
ceiver, according to press dispatches
from Washington. 1t is said that the
appointment of Burke will be recon-
mended by United States Senator Kilt
redge, and that of Willsie by United
States Senator Gamble. Thus in the
line up the stalwarts secure the register
and the insurgents the receiver.
The following statement of the South
Dakota recommendation has been sent
out from Washington:
Both sides in the South Dakota pat
ronage quarrel have been chary about
indicating whom they will recommend
for the federal place each has drawn in
the presidential lottery. 1t is under
stood, however, that senator Kittredge's
list will include.
"Tor registar of tho Ronid Ci,v Iord
office 7 RprLo for raooirar r,ho
NitchaIl lo,d o,Bco ,r p,rns 80
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CIuue roi ies's'er AZ CnanloerIaIh' o.
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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-12-07
The Magic No. 3.

Number three is wonderful mascot
for Geo. Ii. Paris, of Cedar Grove, Me,
according to letter which reads "Af
ter suffering much with liver and kid
ney trouble, and becoming greatly dis.
couraged by the failure to find relief,
tried Electric Bitters, and as result
am well man today. The first bottle
relieved and three bottles completed the
cure. Guaranteed best remedy for stom
ach, liver and kidney troubles, by all
druggists. SOC.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-12-07
WHO TIE MEN ARE.

George p. Bennett has for many years
been one Of the prominent and success
ful business men of this part of the
country. He has been one of the lead
ing and most active republicans, and
served one term in the state senate,
where he gained statewide reputation
as one of the leaders of that body. 1t
was through his energy that our School
of Mines secured the $4,000 appropria-
ton for its first large public building,
and thus started the school on its period
of growth and importance. Before the
close of his term as state senator he was
appointed register of the United States
land Office. Mr. Bennett has seen the
business in the office grow until the Ra-
pid City land Office is the most import.
ant in the country, and yet he has han.
died the enormous volume of business
with such efficiency and fidelity that
nothing but praise is heard on all sides
concerning his official acts. 1t is now
tilhb VIII b6NOlc bls
time to his large business interests in
and about Rapid City. The journal
extends its best wishes to Mr.. Bennett.
John l.. Burke has been receiver ir
the Rapid City land Office since Apr
/, 1908. He came here from Ho
Springs, where he had been connected
with the Burke stone quarries since
1885. He has been an efficient and pop
ular official and has always been an ar
dent admirer and supporter of Senato
Kittredge.
Myron Wilsie, who is to become re
ceiver, has resided in the Hills sine,
| 1873 He is well known civil and min
ing engineer, and has host of friend
! in the state. Daring the last session o
the legislature Mr. Willse represented
this county in the state senate and wa
prominently identified with the insur
gent forces.
1t il presumed that If the recommen
! dations of the senators are accepted by
the president and sent to the senate 70
confirmation at the opening of congres
next month, that the changes Will b
made January !, 1908.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-23
A Pretty Bit of Courtesy.

At one of the public receptions given at the White House during the Cleve- land administration an old lady who was drawn up in the line that was pushing its way forward to shake hands with the presidents wife drop ped her handkerchief just before get ting to Mrs. Cleveland. She was too old and rheumatic to stoop down and recover it, and those back of her in the line were too intent upon getting the one fleeting glimpse possible of the mistress of the White House to notice the old lady's loss, and the handker- chief was trampled upon roughly.
 Just before the old lady reached her Mrs. Cleveland stepped out of her place and deftly picked up the hand kerchief, tucked it in her dress and, taking her own fresh one, which was of the most delicate. dainty lace, smil-, ingly handed it to the old lady with the sweet remark, Please take mine, and when you get home send 1t back to me, will you?" And when the handkerchief came back to her Mrs. Cleveland returned that of the owner, freshly laundered, lying on the top of a beautiful box of rosebuds that came from the White House conservatory.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-23
CHURCH HELPED
Former Town Clerk of Lisbon Will Have His Shortage
 Made Good
TOWN ACCEPTS $1,OoO

Lisbon, Conn, Sept 23.-The decis- ion of the voters of the town to ac- cept about $1,OOO in settlement of the towns claims against the missing former treasurer Calvin E. Bromley has brought out the fact that for some time the Newent Congregational church here has been raising money by subscription among the churches in Connecticut, Rhode Island and Mas sachusetts to meet the amount which Bromley as church treasurer had talk en, the total of which has never been announced. The sum raised more than offsets the amount misused. The belief is held here that Bromley has never been far away from town. He has been seen in Providence, Spring. field and Worcester according to friends, and people in Plainfield also claim to have seen him from time to time. Although some fifteen houses were searched at different times no trace of Bromley was found here but 1t was noticed that at the time these searches were made report would arise that the defaulting treasurer had been seen at a place in an oppo- site direction from that in which the officers were searching. The towns loss was $430O and all that has ever been received is $160 turned over af- ter the recent sale of Bromley's prop erty, the other money $500 going to the church. The belief is held that the willingness of the voters in town to settle for about 5000 is due to the fact that the treasurers accounts had not been audited for many years and that he had served without a bond, and the further claim that the short age did not accrue under Bromley's term of office.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-23
Her Word or Two.

A Manchester man, whose wife was going abroad, asked her to telegraph him a word or two letting him know of her safe arrival in London.
 In few hours he received the fol- lowing message:
 Dear George-Arrived here safely at fifteen minutes after 6. The train was due at G, but we were delayed fifteen minutes while en route. Had perfectly lovely journey. Do not worry about me,,I will get along all right. And take good care of yourself. Be very careful about taking cold this weather. Be sure to have the house open and aired as often as possible Remember what told you about your socks and shirts. Do not forget to keep the basement door locked. Write every day. am sure I shall have lovely time. So good of you to let me go. You must come over after me soon. For ever and ever and ever yours. Mamie"
 An hour later Mamie was pained to receive the following reply to her word or two: Do not wire from Switzerland. Am ruined if you do.- George."-LOndon Standard.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-23
The Pofternouse s.ezIo.

On almost every bill of fare are seen the words ''porterhouse steak" Now. most people know what d porterhouse steak is, having on some occasion eaten one. or at least a piece of beef that went by that name. but few peo- pie know how the name itself origi- mated. Years ago there was a hostelry near Harvard university kept by a man named Porter. Soon this tavern became famous for its viands. espe- cially for it's cuts of meats. The stran- ger stopping there for a meal and not knowing exactly what to order would he advised bs his genial host, Mir. Porter, to order a steak. So good were his steaks flat travellers often spoke of them. and gradually began referring to tten as the steaks you get at POrter's house" From that it was but a short time before they were referred to as the Porter house tteak." Since then butchers all over The country have found out the way in which SIr. Porter cut his famous steaks and have been making the same cuts themselves: hence the porterhouse steak has been served the country over
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-23
ASKED FOR s5,ooO
Startling Announcement Made By Bishop McQuaid During the
 Ceremony Yestereay.

Rochester, N. Y., Sept. 23.-Bis- hop McQuaid of the Roman Catholic dioece of Rochester made the start ling declaration before large crowd which had gathered for the ceremony of blessing the graves in Holy Sepulchre cemetery that an attempt was made a short time ago by foreigners to extort $5,000 from him and that he was told that four of the men were under oath to kill him.
 The presence of number of street vendors at the cemetery gates and their proclamation of the Sabbath led the bishop to make the disclosure.
 Chief of Police Hayden says that his attention was called to the threats several months ago but that no clue to their senders has been found.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-23
cIevsI.nd eetter, Re.ures werk.

Princeton, \. J., Sept 23-Grover Cleveland's health has improved so much in the last week that he has re- sumed work. Every day he devotes one or two hours to writing and to business affairs. MT. Cleveland Is still troubled a little with the com plaint that laid him up during the summer and held him here throughout the season" Dr. !. NJ. Carnochan. his physician said. but he Is now so much improved that he is resuming his rou- tine of work. Alarming reports that recently have been spread are entirely without foundation ME~ Cleveland Is not in a dangerous eondition.r
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-23
HUNGARIANS ANGRY
Started a Demonstration When Baron O'CarroIl Refused to
 Rise When Song Was Sung.

New York, Sept 23.-Because Baron Otto yon Hoenning O'Carroll, consul general of Austria Hungary in New York, was mindful of his official ob- legations and would not rise when q certain Hungarian song was sung at concert here. there was a general disturbance and the concert broke up The song was sung by Mile Rethy q Hungarian actress at Terrace Garden and the concert was attended by mat.y persons in the Hungarian colony. It is called the "kossuth song" and affi- cially it is under the ban of the Aus trian government Baron O'Carrol is native Hungarian but he represents the dual empire here. No sooner had the actress started the song than the Hungarians jumped up and appiauded with fervor Baron O'Carroll and some attaches of his office who were with him did not do so, which was signal for a general demonstration against him, and counter demonstra-