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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1915-08-07
SOUTH DAKOTA RANKS FIRST.

A writer in the Chicago Herald rates
South Dakota as the wealthiest state per
capita in the union. The article says:
"With $4,000 farmers who own on the
average of 300 acres and have property
amounting to more than $4,000 each,
South Dakota is the weathiest state per
capita. Other industries are keeping
pace with the agriculture, and the state
in the last twelve years has produced
more permanent wealth for each inhabi-
tant than any part Of the world. South
Dakota's progress is due TO various
causes. The state is favorably located
as regards climate and relation to the
great markets of the middle west 1t
contains 10000 square miles and has
little waste territory. The area ofprairie
land produces fine crops of corn, wheat,
alfalfa, etc, while the hills and noun
tains are rich in gold, silver, marble,
coal and timber. AS a grazing country
it is unsurpassed, having an unlimited
amount of luxuriant native grasses and
being abundantly watered."
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1915-08-07
WOULD MORTGAGE
Forests Future Income-Article by Bureau
Chief Advocates Plan to Stimulate
Agricultural Development.

Washington, Aug. 2.-The Secretary
of Agriculture's plan to anticipate future
receipts from the national forests by Sc
curing an advance of money from Con-
gress for the construction Of roads, trails,
bridges and other public works would
stimulate agricultural development and
would relieve many struggling commun-
tiles from thsir present burdens Of tax
alton, says an article contributed by the
Chief of the Forest Service to the De-
partment of Agricultural Year Book,
just issued. This policy, says the arti-
Gle, would apply exclusively in those
counties whore there is considerable
area of national forest land so located
that the forest resources can not now be
marketed, although later they will yield
larger revenue. 1t would fully meet
the local difficulties arising from the
fact that the national forests are not
subject TO taxation, would aid in the
protection and development of the for
est resources, and would remove the
one barrier which in few places pre-
vents farmers from Immediately enjoy
ing the benefits of the national forests.
Millions of acres of farm land are to-
day undeveloped because of lack of
good roads. In opening any new coun-
try road building constitutes a hard
problem for the settlers At first, while
the settler is struggling to erect his
home and farm buildings and to clear
his land, he usually can not afford to
pay high taxes or otherwise contribute
toward the expense of road building.
The national forests comprise the remot.
est and least settled regions of the coun-
try. In many cases farming in these
localities is still pioneering, under as
difficult conditions as have existed in
the United States. One of the principal
reasons for the failure to develop the
large areas OF excellent agricu ltural land
which lie near the forests is the lack of
roads
AAp XIV hlhChN 40 u iAls W hiNSL bliIo
problem in two ways, first by public i'm
provements being made on the national
forests, and second by the direct contr-
button to the counties of share in the
forest receipts. Up to date the Forest
Service has constructed on the forests
more than 1900 miles of roads, 2l,000
miles of trails, nearly 600 bridges, and
$4,000 miles of telephone lines. Every
one OF these improvements benefits set
tiers and ranchers. In addition, there
is appropriated annually for the use Of
the counties in which the national for
ests lie % per cent of the gross receipts
from timber sales and other sources, to
be used for road and school purposes.
Some of the individual forests are bring
ing in over 100000 year, and the bust
ness of the entire national forest system
is increasing so that this direct contribu-
tion to community upbuilding is rapidly
growing. In fact already a total Of
n early $500, 600 is obtained from the for
ests every year for county road and
school purposes.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1915-08-07
HOMESTEAD CLAIMANT WINS.

Word was received here this week
that the Supreme Court Of the state, in
the case of Hans Olson against Frank l..
Kirk and others, had sustained the de-
cision of Judge McGee, and awarded
the land in controversy to Mr.. Olson
The Kinks have been in possession of
the tract, which is north Of Hot Springs
near Prngle, since 1891, maintaining all
the time that it was d placer mine.
Olson and his predecessor in interest,
claimed the land as q homestead. Liti.
CATION relative to the ground commenced
in 1902, and the rights Of the various
parties were considered by the local
land office at Rapid City, the Commits
sioner of the General Land Office, and
the Secretary Of the Interior a number
of times. Decisions of these tribunals
were all adverse to the Kinks, but they
refused to give up possession of the land.
Suit was then started by Olson to en-
force his rights. After the trial in the
Circuit Court in Hot Springs, judgment
was entered in favor of Olson, and this
has now been affirmed by the Supreme
Court and the land goes to the home.
stead claimant, Olson, who also secured
damages on account OF having been de-
prived of possession.
Messrs. Wilson & Wilson of this city
have represented Olson in this ltiga-
tion, and naturally feel quite gratified at
the final outcome of the case. Hot
Springs Star.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1915-08-07
CONTROL OF TAX LEvIEs.

Pierre, S. D., July 3l.-That the coun-
ty commissioners have full control of
the county tax levies placed against ter
ritory within organized townships is the
holding of the state legal department on
inquiry from Bonhomme county. 1t
appears that the town authorities made
a demand upon the county for the coun-
ty road taxes secured within such organ
lied townships, but it is held that the
town has no control Of this fund.- it all
being for use by the county authorities
on county roads.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1915-08-07
RANCHERS MEET
Ranchers and Stock Growers
Association July 2sth.

EDITOR CHRONICLE:
An interesting meeting Of the Black
Hills Ranchers and Stock Growers AS
sociation was held at the Simkins school
house Wednesday, July 2Sth, 1915.
After general discussion on the sub
jects of Roads" and Marketing" the
reports of committees were read and
adopted.
The committee on Roads offered the
following resolution, which was adopt
ed
Be 1t Resolved, That we heartily ap-
prove and endorse the action Of Com
missioner Carrigan in the improving Of
the road between Custer and the head
quarters Of the Association, and especial.
ly approve of the manner in which the
road is built near the Foran and at the
Reddick place.
That we also approve Of Commission
er Palmer's methods of road building,
which leave the roads well rounded,
with good drainage A portion of the
road between Hill City and Sheridan is
Of especially good construction and will
compare favorably with work done by
expert road builders in the Eastern
States
The road work done between Hill
City and the headquarters of the Asso-
citation is Of excellent quality, and we
wish to voice our appreciation Of the
work that has been done, and hope to
see all the roads in the county so con-
structed that they will remain in good
condition.
The permanent committee on Market
ing brought in the following report,
which was adopted as expressing the
sentiments of the Association
Your committee has made some pro.
gress in working out plan for mark ct
ing In our investigations we find that
some of the business interests of Custer
are endeavoring 10 create a cash market
for the rancher's produce, and we heart
lily commend them for their efforts in
this direction.
After considering various methods,
we have reached the conclusion that IL
is more feasible for the ranchers to Co
operate with the home merchants if
they will provide an adequate cash mar
kel, which will be just to both ranchers
and business men, than to market our
produce through our own efforts. We
suggest that this Association and it's
members as individuals, use their infu.
ence in securing the patronage of the
community for the merchants who are
endeavoring to cooperate with us.
We have been assured of the cooper
alton of the Custer business men and
we hope that the business interests of
Hill City will cooperate with us in a
like manner--so that il will not be neces-
sary for the Association to provide its
own markets.
1t was decided to hold another meet
ing as soon as the rush of haying and
harvesting is over, at which time we
expect to have large attendance, and
the different farming methods and their
results will be discussed. All departed
we'll satisfied with the work which is
being accomplished.
&. L. SIMKINS, Secretary
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1915-08-07

The state board of agriculture has an
nounced that each county in the state
will be entitled to send one delegate to
the boys state fair camp which will be
held during the state fair. Counties
having more than one representative in
the legislature may send as many dele
gates as they have representatives. The
boys will have all their expenses paid !
will be given free admission to all events
at the fair, and instruction in agriculture
by competent instructors. Mitchell
Clarion.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1915-08-07
SIGNING OF SALOON PETITIONS.

Pierre, S D. Aug. Members OF
city councils and commissions may le.
galv sign petitions for liquor license
elections, even though they are officials
need pass upon the same later. This is
the ruling of the attorney general. The
question was raised on inquiry from
Potter county, and it is held that If the
officials have the legal requirements OF
freeholders. they are not disbarred from
signing such petitions and later passing
upon them officially.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1915-08-07
THE SPIRIT OF PROGRESS

We note that DR.. Stanton, of Pringle,
has very fine and we'll equipped ma
chine and repair shop, and is prepared
to do most any kind of work practical
first class mechanic and machinist can
do. So we find upon looking round
about that there are enough progress
sives yet in our beautiful Black Hills to
still be called the salt of the earth and
now that there is as fine crop to reap
and save as our Hills country ever saw,
it stands to reason that everybody that
can work will pull and push until it is
properly saved and the weeds also on
the edges kept from seeding, so boys
swat the weeds" The sightseers and
the prospective immigrants will yet this
fall visit US and when we see them let
US be ready to make them our best bow.
John Endicott got in his work on big
Gust Carlson has lately returned from
the Belle Fourche country where he has
been shearing sheep. He reports a fine
crop of lambs and good prices for wool.
His family are now more than happy
and his neighborhood are glad of one
more member to there interesting and
progressing Sunday School The widow
Pope and family are visiting with her
sister Mrs Flday, and the ranch over
seer Walt. Houseman is looking after
matters and things during the frequent
absence of the cattle king" and did you
know that on this chinaman's ranch So
called, there was erected during the past
year one of the most commodiest and
roomy dwelling houses in the Township,
and other Improvements around about
are also pleasantly noted by ye scribe
OMEGA.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1915-08-07
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to express our thanks to all
who assisted US in the brief illness of
our daughter, sister and niece. We
especially desire to thank the Rebekah's
who so lovingly helped US 20 lay away
our loved one. And we thank the kind
friends for the floral offerings, also the
choir and Rev. Fish.
Mrs. Olive Wilkinson q Family,
Mrs. Edith A. Dingman.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1915-08-07

More failed In spelling than in any
other subject. Ruby Lintz aud Grezelda
Phoenix, both pupils of the Hermosa
school. were the only two in the county
who received 100 per cent in spelling.
NORMA CONNER;
County Supt
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1915-08-07
RESULT OF EIGHTH
GRADE EXAMINATION

CUSTER, S. D., July 1915.
On whole, the results of the final
examinations this year we're much bet
ter than they were last. There were
eighty applicants and only five failed.
The names Of those getting the highest
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-23
BELGIAN OBSERVATORY
IN USE FOR WAR PURPOSES

Correspondents OF the Associated Press.)
LONDON. May 1.-THE use to which
German meteorologists are putting the
Belgian Royal observatory at Uccle, a
suburb OF Brussels. 10 told in the Gazette
Astronomique. now published in London
by the Astronomical society OF Antwerp.
When the Belgian army retired from
Brussels, a German force took possession
of the observatory and put four German
scientists in charge, to take weather OBJ
servations for the information of the
army aeronautic force. The Belgian
astronomers were allowed to remain. sub
iect TO certain restrictions.
The German army meteorologists were
observed filling with hydrogen small
rubber balloons TO get the direction and
velocity OF the air currents In the upper
atmosphere. At night the balloons carried
an electric pocket lamp, forming an arti-
fetal star
similar observations were MADE by
sta tons at Iiege. Namur and other
points In the conquered territories. being
collected and collated in Berlin for the
use OF commanders Of zeppelins and
aeroplane units.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-23
GRAY'S MANUSCRIPT DIARY
is DISCOVERED IN LONDON

Correspondence of the Associated Prees.)
LONDON, May H.-The manuscript
journal OF the poet. Gray, for the year
1874 has just come TO light here. 1t was
found hidden away among a mass OF old
legal documents.
The dairy is mainly interesting for the
light II spreads on the poets interest in
and keen observation OF the things of
nature. Each day he lots down the
weather. May day. 1754. for example:
Weather perfectly bright. Took large
tube rose. whose leaves were sixteen
inches long. out OF the pot and put II in
water. One Of my beans is nine inches
high"
The observations on flowers and shrubs
are exact and close, and embrace notes
made I'm a half dozen old-time London
suburbs. Occasionally he mentions one
OF his many ailments In such a note as:
"Cramp in calf OF one leg. Some pain or
contraction In the right knee and hip,
Felt several times this month (March) q
dull pain in the back, chiefly upon first
waking or In STOPPING"
Typical OF the main portion Of the
diary is the following; I'm the beginning
of the month everything seemed to want
rain, but the kindly showers that fell
soon after and the gentle weather soor
brought on the spring In all its verdure-
Peas were two inches high on the first
day OF May, on the third the apple began
20 show it's leaves strawberries flowered
on the eleventh. on the first day OF the
month the rocks had young ones, on the
second the swallow appeared"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-23
BRIEF CITY NEWS
sitasy watches At Hdhoim's.

Satney Netohes ~ Edholm's.
Have Root Print It-Now Beacon Press
Electric Tans-Burgess-G randen Co.
''roday's Complete Movie Program
classified section today. and appears ia
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the various moving picture thesters offer
yotn the Y. NJ g. a. on the special
summer membership plan. Then use H.
$3.50.
nit By Cupid-Thomas s. Corey and
Lulu Viola Blanche Lake were married
at o'clock Friday afternoon.
TO Repaint welcome Arch--Mayor
Dahiman has ordered the welcome arch
repainted. II is believed that an alum
mum tint will be used.
hughes Made Dslegats-F. ]. Hughes
has been appointed by the Commercial
club as Omaha's delegate TO the Upper
Mississippi River Improvement club meet
ing to be held in Dubuque, Ia. on June Q.
Youngest OF Ladies' @. A. miss
Julia NJ Fowler Of Omaha is the young
est member OF the Ladies Of the Grand
Army of the Republic. She is Just Is
years old.
TO Protect Prominent cornsrs-rhe
superintendent OF police has arranged for
intersection protection at Twenty-fourth
and Leavenworth. Farnam, Cunning and
Lake streets during the busy hours OF
the day. The regular policemen on these
beats will have traffic duties in connec-
tion with their other work.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-23
STATE FIRE INSURANCE
ADVOCATED IN RUSSIA

Correspondence OF the Associated Press.)
PETROGRAD, May IA project 70
institute compulsory state fire insurance
is now under consideration by the
minister Of the interior. and will be coon
presented to the council of ministers for
APPROVAL. The proposal was first made by
tho budget committee of the Duma-
which pointed out the desirability Of such
a measure as a source of income to the
government.
According to preliminary estimates, II
this fire insurance monopoly were I'M
dertaken by the government. 1t would
yield an income of $4,000 900. The minister
OF the interior however. is in favor Of
the passing of such a measure. not
primarily because 1t would bring a large
revenue to the government, but because
compulsory insurance is demanded by
the condition OF the majority Of build
ings in Russia, which are wooden and
but poorly protected against fire. The
constant destruction OF these wooden
buildings by fire has been a perceptible
drain on the economic strength Of the
country.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-23

rake any international declaration NJ war
the signal for q universal strike OF all
trade unionlsts in the countries affected.
The pamphlet deals in large part with
the attitude OF German socialists. AS
fer back as 1916 efforts were made at the
international Socialist congress at Copen-
hagen TO pass a resolution advocating a
general strike in the event Of war be-
tween any Of the great powers" says
Mr.. WILLIAMS. when the resolution was
passing Though the preliminary stages
of committee it was superseded by an
academic indictment OF war and ~ a
resolution which referred the subject OF
general strike back 10 the various So
ojalist and labor parties for further cor
sideration and report. This was on
gineered by the German and Austrian
delegates"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-23
Prohibition Boosted
in Norway by War

Correspondence OF the Associated Press)
CHRISTIANIA, Norway, May n.-The
prohibition movement in Norway has re-
ceived some impetus as a result Of the
war. and while there is no clear indica-
ton OF what the effect will be. there are
number OF interesting phases Of the
situation IN this country.
Since the prohibition movement was
started here seventy years ago the con-
sumption of strong liquor is shown statis-
tically to have diminished gradually in
all Norway from ten quarts OF 100 per
cent alcohol per capita in 1913 to LIS
quarts In 1890 Laws regulating the manu-
facture and sale of strong liquors
(agvavit, brandy and whisky have made
1t more and more difficult to obtain these
drinks, and. according to the law Of 1894.
no sale or no saloons are allowed in the
rural districts. In the cities the sale Of
liquor in saloons or restaurants Is done
by stock companies, which get their
license by municipal voting. These com
panies are allowed only per cent inter
est on their capital the remainder of the
profits going to the state. the city, or
philanthropic institutions. Beer and wine,
in bottles, may be sold by any grocer
The sale OF all intoxicants, however. IS
suspended everywhere during holidays
The legislature has gradually raised the
duty on imported liquor and has fixed a
high revenue on native distillatlon, and
also on beer with an alcohol percentage
Of over 81.
Under these laws sobr4ety has generally
increased. The restricted sale of liquor.
has driven the lower classes of the popu-
ton to the use Of denatured alcohol, from
eau de cologne. ether and shellac. and in
many Industrial centers and In dry
towns, blind jugs" have replaced the
licensed sale.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-23
VOLUNTEER LEGION OF
WOMEN FORMED IN RUSSIA

OF the Associated Press.)
KIEv. May 2i.-A depusation OF women
who wish 20 form q volunteer legion 70
servo as regular soldiers in the campaign
on this front has arrived In this city
from Gomei with a petition which they
have presented 10 the head OF the Kiev
military district These women state
that they are ready 20 assume all military
duties except actual engagement in battle.
and are particularly DESTROYS OF being
employed for patrol service. They have
designed a uniform similar 20 that worn
by the regular army. but distinguished
from Il by leather coats and trt-comered
hats. They hope TO carry regular Infantry
arms
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-23
Culls from the Wire

With Gifts totalling $4,000 reported the
fund OF the Northern Baptist convention
at Los Angeles for AGED ministers ana
missionaries was swelled 10 S6-S.0O.
Two forest fires are burning at the
north end OF Tongass National forest.
Alaska threatening 20 destroy the homes
OF settlers and menacing a heavy stand
OF government timber.
o5ganiE,S;tis9n, Of new order sros Q; boys Sy
been authorized by the supreme tent
Maccabees OF the World, which concluded
its sessions at San Francisco
California club women. represented by
the California Federation OF Women's
opposing preparedness for war" and IN
favor OF international arbitration.
The steamer corwyn. which sailed from
Seattle. May 1, with JOG passengers. re-
ported by wireless 10 Nome that Il had
run into an icefield sixty miles out from
Nome and was trying TO break through.
Reports Of committees on Christian life
and work and on church cooperation
nf abs h Of nt the Prss
byterian church in the United States al
Rochester. n Y.
Bond Of $4,000 for Guy Hartman, ae-
cused OF conspiracy 10 defraud the gov
eminent IN connection with the alleged
operation OF a ''moOnshine stilr IN Fort
Smith, Ark. was declared forfeited by
Harry l.. Arnold. United States commits
nioner At Kansas City. when he failed 70
appear for preliminary hearing. Hart
mans counsel told the court ne had a
telegram from Hartman at Fl Paso
stating he was unable TO be present be-
cause Of Illness
The National Wholesale Grocers As.
ISOLATION Of the United States in the
closing session OF the ninth annual con
Fention. which adjourned et san Fran
CISCO. elected the following officers: Pres
ident. Theodore u. Whitmarsh. New
York: first vice president. w. q. Me
connaughey. ParksrsbuFg. ". Va. sec
ond vice president p G. Drescher, sac
Tamento. Cal: third vice president. D. c
shaw. Pittsburgh, Pa; fourth vice pres
ioent. George W. Ferguson. Springfield
Mass NTH wee president. o. i. Moore
Sioux City Ia; treasurer. Joseph 81 Sec
man, New York City.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-23
War Aids Progress,
Says Gen. Goethals

BALTIMORE. Md. May 22.-Generai
George w. Goethals. the builder Of the
Panama canal. who received the honor
airy degree of doctor OF laws from Johns
Hopkins university yesterday. was the
principal speaker at the dedication late
today OF the academic and engineering
buildings at Homewood.
General Cocktails. In part said;
Notwithstanding it's horrors, war as
Rists In progress. Even though some In
dustries are for the time being at a
standstill. new ones are developed. in
ventive genius is aroused or stimulated
for the benefit OF the attack or defense.
resulting In new applications utilized
subsequently In peaceful pursuits, 80 that
while the engineers field of employment
IS already extensive there is every pros
poet for its further expansion"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-23
TEA FOR SOLDIERS OF
FRANCE IN THE TRENCHES

PARIS May 21.-oenerai Joffre. tho
French commander-in-chief, has APP
proved the issuance BY the oornmissary
department Of q tenth part Of an ounce
of tea, daily 20 each soldier during warm
weather. Experience has determined that
tea is q healthful drink and easily pre-
pared for ana distributed among the nen
in the trenches.
Tho supply depots also have bean au--
thorised 10 issue four-fifths OF a pint Of
wine daily 10 each man.