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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-10-07

plaint In my circuit on account of my
absence, but Of course there are more
or less inconveniences that have to
be submitted too, and while l am
satisfied my people would gladly en-
dure any inconvenience If they thot
it would contribute to the country's
good still, with the necessity appar-
emily passed ard the busy season
coming on making it more difficult
for the other Judges to spare the
time necessary to properly attend to
my affairs, they have right to ex-
pect my return to my regular duties.
Arrangements are now going for
ward looking to the @quipping of the
regiment with winter clothing and
overcoats, so 1t would seem that the
regiment is TO be kept here for the
winter. ! could bring my family down
here and they and / could no doubt
pass a very pleasant winter, but
do not think that would be right. ]
feel therefore that l ought to resign
my commission in the army and go
back and attend to my judicial dut.
les. Peace hath its problems no less
than war, or something like that
When | came mere | did il because
thought my long experience with
and study of military affairs would
make me of value to my country and
the Fourth Regiment, but now for
the reasons stated, / believe should
return.
With kind regards to my friends
at Pierre, remain
Yours very truly
JAMES McNENNY.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-10-07
NEWS FROM THE CAMPS OF
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES
REPUBLICAN STANDARD BEAR
ER Is BOOKED TO MAKE
SPEECHES IN SOUTH AND
NORTH DAKOTA.

Chicago, Oct. 2.-The report that
hughes and Fairbanks will carry
New York, Connecticut and New Jer-
sey was brought to the western re-
publican headquarters by Frank H.
Hitchcock, member of the republican
advisory committee. In New York
City, he said, there is some doubt.
The plans for Hughes to make third
trip is being discussed. He is ex-
pected to leave New York October 8
and speak in Maryland, West Virginia
Kentucky, Missouri, Oklahoma, Ne
braska, North and South Dakota.
Program for Wilson Arranged.
Long Branch, Oct. The presi-
dents campaign program was partly
completed at a conference with
Vance Mccormick, Secretary McAdoo
and Henry Ford. The latter heid a
four-hour conference and assured the
president of his support. He did not
arrange for contribution. it is said
for he does not believe in such a
course. His speaking dates will in
clude Omaha, October s. Shadow
Lawn, October II; Indianapolis, Oc-
tober IL; Cincinnati, October, 26.
characterized as base Utterance.
Los Angeles, Oct. 2.-Charles "
Fairbanks characterized as base
Wilson Saturday that the certain
prospect of republican success" In
November would be the use of force
in Mexico and the ENHANCEMENT of
the county In the embroilments of the
European war.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-10-07
THIRTY YEARS AGO TO-DAY
October 1, 1886.

Mrs. DR.. Dickenson and Mrs, DR..
Freeman went down to Hot Springs
yesterday.
John p. Beldlng returned last eve
ning from Yankton and Omaha. At
Missouri Valley he met Mrs. Carney
and Mrs. Cornell and children. whom
he assisted aboard of the st. Joe
train.
Judge Thomas, wife and daughter.
accompanied by Judge Moody and
Hon. Barney Caulfield, visited Leao
yesterday, and were cordially receiv-
ed by superintendent Grier, who CON
Quoted the party through the monster
mills, various auxiliary works and the
open cuts Of the principle mines. The
party did not undertake a subter-
ranean trip, but witnessed enough
above ground to call for frequent OK
pressions of astonishment and pleas
ure. 1t is hoped that Judge Thomas
will visit Carbonate before qualify
ing inasmuch as once on the bench
he will find himself closely confined
to Deadwood and the court house.
An outgoing freight wagon collid-
ed with Pat Early's express outfit
yesterday at the Mclaughlin block,
causing Early's team, left unattend-
ed, to run away, passing down Main
street at a terrific rate, dashing
against horses and vehicles in the
crowded street In threatening man
ner, and bringing UP In rear of
freight train on lower Main street,
uninjured. A horse, tied to the rear
of freight wagon, received an ugly
would in the thigh from the tongue
Of the runaway outfit. but other wise
no harm was done.
Non arrival of stationery and the
equally essential currency, prevent
ed the Deadwood National from
opening for bushes yesterday-and
there's no telling when the neces-
sary supplies will turn up. They
were forwarded several days ago and
should have been received the first
of the week. Messrs Hickok and
Maxwell went down the road yester-
day to hunt up the missing articles.
and hope to open for business on
Monday, still there is no telling what
the result will be-
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-10-07
MINING AND SMELLING
MEN MAKE A PROTEST

Atlantic City, Oct. "A commit
tee representing fifty mining and
smelling companies of Mexico, have
protested to the American members
of the commission against "confsca-
tory decrees," and have urged a re-
turn to the old taxes of Mexico. Will
liam Loeb, jr., representing the
American Smelling and Refining
company, headed the delegation. He
declared the export taxes on gold and
silver had been increased four-fold
since 1912 and that the taxes also
imposed on the copper, lead and zinc
output since 1912 had been greatly
decreased, he asserted. The actual
investment of companies represented
was placed at 100000.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-10-07
NEW AMERICAN LOAN
FOR CHINESE RAILROADS

Washington, Oct. "Details of
the proposed new American 100000,
600 loan for railroad construction
in China which is twice the size of
any similar loan, were disclosed by
Davis S. Rose, counsel for American
interests. 1t was arranged with a
view Of Increasing the republics to-
tai railroad mileage by so per cent.
The Siems-Carey company of st,
Paul has contracted to build, as soon
as possible, 1900 miles of road thru
the richest sections of China. 1t has
also obtained an option at contract
prices for another 1900. Apparent
ly there is no disposition on the part
of Japan or Great Britain to inter
fere.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-10-07
MAJOR McNENNY TO RESIGN
RETURN TO JUDICIAL DUTIES

(From Deadwood Pioneer-Times)
Judge McNenny of the Eighth
judicial circuit, now serving on the
Mexican border as major of the
Fourth South Dakota infantry. is OF
the opinion that his services are OF
more value in the eighth circuit than
on the border and expects to resign
his commission in the army and re-
turn to Deadwood as soon as the ne
cessary formalities shall have been
complied with, which will probably
be about November LIST. He advised
Governor Byrne of his intentions in
the following letter:
San Benito, Texas, sept. "A, 1916.
His Excellency Frank NJ. Ryrne,
Pierre, South Dakota.
My Dear Governor:
The camp of the Fourth South
Dakota Infantry is finished. The
companies, battalions and regiment
have gotten into their strides; sani-
tation is as near perfect as can be
expected in this climate and the
health of the command is excellent.
The general inspections held to de-
termine the value of the regiment
as a military asset have been COM
pleted, and although the report Of
the inspectors has not as yet been
made public, ! am sure 1t will be
found that the regiment is at least as
good as the average. From appear
ances 1t would seem that we are in
for an extended stretch of routine
camp life. The border situation is
better than 1t has been for many
months A number of regiments have
been returned to their home stations
and mustered out, and large num-
Der of organizations recruited from
schools and colleges have been re-
turned to their institutions, besides
this a considerable number of off
GERS Of the regular army have been
withdrawn from the border and as
signed to duty as instructors in col
leges and to other like peaceful pur-
suits. It has therefore occurred to
me that perhaps my duty is else
where. While 1t Is true that every
thing in the Eighth circuit as well
as in the rest of the state is running
smoothly, still, government is much
like machine. and the proper time
to pay attention to its mechanism is
while II is so running, and not after
II has broken down. The winter
with its usual heavy volume of litiga-
ton is approaching and believe m
duty to my constituents requires my
presence In the Black Hills. So far
as know there has been no COM
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-10-07
CHICAGO GAMBLERS
THROUGH FEDERAL COURT

Chicago, Oct. 2.-While Federal
Judge lands continued to draw from
reluctant witnesses testimony of .
highly developed gambling organiza-
ton, which the police previously de
clared did not exist, the city authori-
ties scurried around and uncovered
evidence of a baseball pool In a
raid on a downtown office building.
Witnesses declared that racing re-
suits are daily telephoned to cigar
stores and saloons where bets are
made, and that ramifications extend
ed to numerous cities. Betting was
estimated as high as $60.0 a day
Preparations for betting on the world
series were being made. Combina-
tions Of players were prepared which
would net the holder of lucky tickets
a thousand dollars.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-10-07

The sensational rise in United
States Steel common stock seems to
be based upon public confidence In
the future of the steel market and
on the real value OF the properties
held by this corporation. II only
small number OF shares were out, the
stock could be pushed up above par
by manipulation for stock unloading
purposes. But the issue Of steel COM
mon Is so vast and 30 widely distrib-
uted that ordinary stock market
finesse could hardly affect 1t. Only =
great buying wave participated IN ~
the general public could carry the
prices so fast and 80 far.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-10-07

full organization which grew up un-
der the direction of his genius. It
was an address which appealed 10 all
of his listeners, for it recited facts
without the establishment of oratory,
plain truths which reached the hearts
of all and which will be held for the
future in greater appreciation.
During the afternoon only 'acb
men as were absolutely necessary in
mine and mill worked, the rest were
given a half holiday, and everyone
connected with the great property at
tended the ceremonies of unveiling.
The stores in the city and all busi-
ness closed during the ceremonies,
while thousands thronged the streets.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-10-07
September 20, 1886.

Marshal Maratta left Bismarck
on Thursday for Deadwood.
Je McDermott arrived yesterday
from Lusk and the southern Hills.
Sheriff Harris, with "Broncho"
Charlie in custody, did not leave
Pierre until Saturday, consequently
will not arrive for a day or so.
Mayor Star was much improved
yesterday.
Frank Alexander and sister, of
Crook, are guests at the Wentworth.
County Commissioner Roy return
- from the st. Louis Triennial Con-
clave, last evening.
Judge Thomas, wife and daughter
arrived at Fort Meade last evening,
and will arrive at Deadwood today.
Sam Rhoades came in Yesterday
from his Bear Butte ranch, where
he passed a season of hard work
with barren results.
Mike Russell denies the allega-
ton that he slaughtered no game
during his recent trip to the valley,
and says that he captured so much
that the only way It could be dis
posed of was by feeding to hogs.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-10-07

The Democratic publicity bureau
says that the Democratic law which
compels railroads to pay some OF
their employees a ten-hour wage for
an eight-hour day, affords 100000
men directly and ultimately the en-
tire 100000" This Is a direct
promise to the other 100000 that
they will be given the same increase.
But 1t is promise from a campaign
committee and not from the Presi-
dent, who forced the passage Of the
original act. VIII President Wilson
declare his intention to put through
the legislation promised by his pub
licity bureau? II so, what will h
say to the shippers who pay the
freight?
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-10-07

p. d. O'Brien was a passenger out
by yesterdays coach.
Harry Gregg drove -ver from
spearfish yesterday to place Almost
and Almo in training at the driving
park.
Clamity Jane is camping in Raw
Inns. A local paper says she Is not
half as bad as the human ghouls who
abuse her.
Johnnie Manning came up from
Rapid late last evening. The report
promulgated by Rapid paper to the
effect that Johnnie had been shot by
horse thieves, was, like majority
of the reports emanating from the
same source, untrue.
Eight favorites, including the Star
and Bullock stable arrived at the
driving park yesterday, and Will go
into training at once, All are prac'
t,caIlv direct from the Spearhsh
track and are in fine condition. They
are: Fuller's Onro and Rufus jr. ana
Valentine, Kibosh, Stanley, Huge
not. Patrick's Day and one other'
name not stated from the S. & b.
ranch. Jeff Cleveland came in from
the valley last evening, and Will De
followed Sunday by four horses
bringing the total on the ground
nm TO twenty-seven AT least doz-
en-. others are expected, including the
Doze band and the Fleur de Lys
stock
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-10-07
Secretary of Commerce Redneld

Secretary OF Commerce Redield
has absolutely no sense of houmor.
He announces that his department Is
entering upon a campaign to increase
sales Of American products In China.
Yet the tariff law enacted by his
party at the behest OF the President
under whom Redfeld serves. cut the
duty on tin so that America is now
buying tin from China, for tho frst
time In our history. When all its
legislation has tended to increase
Chinese sales in the United States,
It is the height Of absurdty for any
member of the present adminfstra-
ton to issue publicity statements
about It's efforts to increase sales OF
American products there.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-10-07
TACIT ADMISSION OF
GENERAL STRIKE FAILURE

New York, Oct. "A tactic ad-
mission of the failure of the general
sympathetic strike on behalf OF the
street car men is made in the report
to the conference OF labor leaders,
which recommended that every union
member In the city contribute dol
lar for the benefit OF the subway.
elevated and surface car line employ
es on strike In Manhattan, the Bronx
and parts of weschester county. Po-
lice headquarters reported a canvass
showed that only 40s men responded
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-10-07
HAS ORDERED A
RIGID INVESTIGATION

Albany, N. Y, Oct. "A sweeping
investigation OF the milk situation
in the state, has been ordered by At
torney General Woodbury.. A non
nartisan referee will be appointed
to take testimony. Both the milk
dealers and producing farmers have
alleged that conspiracies in restraint
of trade exist.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-10-07
British gunners appear to be hay.

British gunners appear to be hay
ing more success than formerly In
bringing down invading Zeppelins.
Here as in all other aspects of war.
advantages in methods or devices are
but temporary. The Germans will
shortly bring forth tractors equal to
coping with the British tanks" just
as the British are learning to get
the range of Zeppelins and to trap
submarines. The competition Of Of
fensive with defensive science Is
eternal, much to the profit of the
munitions maker.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-10-07
NICARAGUA ELECTION
RESULTS IN BLOODSHED

Managua. Nicaragua, Oct, I'm
n fight during election. G.. Chamorra
for president, Salvador Zelaya'
nephew OF former president Zelaya,
attacked a group of conservatives,
killing four He himself was serious
" wounded. Chamorro is an active
leader OF the conservatives. DR.
Julian Irias, liberal candidate. with
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-10-07
ONTARIO CORUORAL MUST
HAVE REEN a TEI

Ottawa, Can, Oct. 2.-The story of
an unnamed corporal OF an Ontario
battalion in France, who single
handed charged party Of twenty
two Germans advancing to an attack
and killed or wounded all but one.
who he captured, is related by an
official "eye" witness, according to a
dispatch.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-10-07
The Soldier Vote,

A significant feature following the
Maine election was the nature OF the
soldier vote.
1t is reported that one Maine bat
TALON hiked sixty miles in two days
for the purpose Of exercising the fran.
chise.
And we know how they votedl
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-10-07

The supporters of the hold-up are
now conceding that an eight-hour
day which does not carry ten-hours
pay would not advance the cause of
humanity. Perhaps the full benefits
will not be realized until class legis-
lation forces the price of bread to
20 cents loaf.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-10-07

1t would seem that the settlement
of the European war would be an
easy matter for the four brother
hoods. If the United States of Eu-
rope Is to enjoy "a more perfect
union" the 1916 model which did the
hill climbing at Washington ought
to be the standard.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-10-07

A western Democratic paper says
that Democratic Apathy has been
stirred by the results In Maine" Be
for the Maine election We were as
sure1 that there was no Democrat
ic Apathy" Wonder what the ex-
planation will be after the defeat In
November.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-10-07

III Roosevelt and Taft kiss when
they shake hands it will bA pretty
good evidence that Robert Bacon
has filed them with enthusiasm for
France.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-10-07

Long Islands idle rich" are held
UP to shame by two Chicago play
wrights. Absorbed in close connec-
ton with all that Eugene Field has
written of Chicago's rich. the Long
islanders ought to be able to stand
IL.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-10-07

drew ten days ago, declaring that the
state department at Washington
would not recognize the election of a
candidate who had been connected
with the administration of former
president Zelaya.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-10-07

Latin politeness Is proverbial, but
aren't these Mexican commissioners
exceeding the limit when they persist
in likening Woodrow Wilson to Ven.
ustiano CarranZa?
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-10-07

The revival of the old twenty-cent
piece is likely to be called for. as q
dime only affords embarrassment to a
beggar.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-10-07

Josephus Daniels might have made
a passable secretary OF the Salvation
Navy. but II was pretty rough 10
impose him on Uncle Sans lighting
navy.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-10-07

congressman would probably give
a good deal If critics OF the eight
hour buncombe could be put ON an
eight-hour day.