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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-11-11

Mail. Several weeks ago =. *. COOP
or sent fourteen plates OF apples, hNe
70 the plate, to Charles McCanree OF
Pierre for exhibition purposes az the
international soil products exhipitioh
AZ El Pasc, Texas The apples IN
question We're from the X. n. Evans
Spcnrfish valley orcherad. NOW the
results Mr.. Cooper has received wore
mat the Evans apples were awarded
nr"n,iums as follows: Second on Janst
first on Mcintosh red. Rhode lsiand
ereenines, Wolf river. and first on best
plate of crab apples. When IL is rem
ambercd that there were apples from
practically every fruit producing part
of .he United States. IL is certainly
gratifying TO know that the Spearfish
valley etood in first rank and took the
prcr,iurns above noted. Mr.. McCaHree
was in charge of the South Dakota ex-
hibit and II Is highly crcditable to his
good Judgment in taking from the
made such n record In competition with
the ertire United States. Unnecessary
10 sav .Messrs Cooper and Evans are
feeling Justly proud of the results
T T. Jollcy sold two car loads OF
potatoes Monday TO buyer at cam
bridge. Neb., at 2 cents per pound. (. o.
b. Gpearhsh This is the top price so
far this season. and completely justi-
dee Mr. Jolley's previously expressed
opinjon that potatoes would bring ex-
traordinary good figures this year He
CITY He viii accompany the ship
rrent AND OF course. will secure the
best price possible. II might be good
nlan FOR our local ranchers 10 wait un-
IN Nfr Jollev returns from Kansas City
hefore making future contracts.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-11-11
MARTHA ELIZABETH LENK

From the Deadwood Pioneer Times
Yesterday telegram was receiv-
ed in Deadwood by a friend Of the
family, telling OF the death on sun
day. the 5th, at the family home.
400 Arapahoe street, Los Angeles.
Of Martha Elizabeth, beloved wife
of John Lenk. For many years Mrs
Lenk had been an invalid and for
most of that time her condition had
been such that she was almost help
less. but her death was not expected
10 come to sadden her housesoldd on
so short notice. Deceased passed
many years of her young womanhood
as a resident of Central City and
Lead. where she was well known and
social favorte. admired and loved
by all who knew her, and whore
many OF the old time residents still
remember her and will sorrow that
she has passed from life.
Martha Elizabeth Corns was born
in Middleport ~ Y, on February 2S,
1886, living there until she had
grown to young womanhood In the
early SOS she Joined her brother,
Frank Corns. then a resident of Lead
and in 1890 was married TO John c.
Lenk OF Central City, where she
made her home with her husband
until 1898, when they and their in
fant son removed to Los Angeles,
which city has been their home
since. There were born to her and
her husband, q son and daughter,
and these with two adopted children
Louise, Blanche, Arthur and Frank
C.. and her husband. were with her
when death came. Mr.. Lenk, who
is vice president OF the Newmarket
company of Los Angeles, paid n
visit to his old home at Central City,
where his mother and brother VIII
still reside. but a short time ago,
spending several weeks in the Hills,
and while here met with many OF
his old friends and schoolmates, and
all of them will learn with regret Of
the bereavement which is now his
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-11-11
A CATECHuSNI
What is print paper?

What Is print paper?
Print paper is something on which
newspapers are printed when they
can get It,
Is 1t hard to get print paper?
II is not hard to get enough fol-
a week or two in advance-if yo"
have the money.
Does 1t take money to buy print
paper?
1t does. and then some.
How much money does it take
All that the editor "al ,aake. adj
ded to his home, family COW, Srapi.a'
phone and underwear.
Is the Press printed on print pa
per?
At the present writing II Is. hui u
will soon be reduced to the "ditor
old shirts and nigh.'cs.
What is the Press paying FOR print
paper?
When it pays for anything, whicf
is seldom. It pays all that the tra'n'
will bear and * the traffic gets any
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-11-11

Mr.. Wilson, before susrenderlng To
the single-bore opportunists who are
managing his campaign should rath.
.et have pronounced this Invocation:
God help the Republic"
The Daily News once more feels
Itself undone Upon more than one
occasion this paper has sought 10
support the President, only to find
that he had changed his mind. Or his
position, sometimes overnight. Only
yesterday we recorded an earnest de-
sire to support Mr.. Wilson in this
crisis, and we ventured the opinion
that the press generally would be
glad TO do so. But we likewise ex-
pressed the hope. despite reason and
experience, that Mr.. Wilson would
stand by himself 1t was a work of
supererogation.- IN. CO.
Daily News.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-11-11
GpEAVFISH.

New cement, ten-foot sidewalks
are being placed around the state
Normal buildings.
Potato growers are busy LOADING
cars with fine grade of potatoes ano
the price now is s2.10 per hundred
loose in the car.
Miss Hazel Carlstrom and orothef
are visiting at the Slim Buttes.
Mrs. f. F. Jolley has gone to
eastern Nabraska. where she was
called bv the serious illness OF hel
father.
Miss Bertha Wells or Riddle. ore.
is here to spend the winter with heI
aunt. Mrs. T. w. Matthews.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. l.. Driskoll sr.
have gone to their Wyoming rancf
for the winter.
Walter Harkness has had installed
in his store new liquid carbonate
soda fountain and 1t is by far tht
finest of it's kind .r town.
r. T. Patterson mas purchased
new auto truck for his dray business.
Seth Ainsworth has moved from
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-11-11
Eighty Per Cent
Mexican Children Die

A startling statement Of conditions
in Mexico was made in Chicago yes
terday by J. W. Hoyt, ranch owner
at Mission, Texas, and a former resi-
dent of Minneapolis, MINI. Eighty
per cent OF the Mexican children born
within the last two years have died
from starvation or other causes be-
fore reaching the age of one year,
said Mr.. Hoyt THE men and women
of the north who were bending every
energy to protect their own little ones
should realize the completeness of
this tradgedy. This situation is due
entirely to the policy OF the Ameri-
can administration. We have utterly
DESTROYED all government IN Mexico,
and we are as directly responsible
for the conditions that exist there,
and for the deaths Of these children
as if we had deliberately planned It,.
Huerat may have been bad, but he is
no worse than Carranza. with whom
we are now in partnership
Mr.. Hoyt says that, "The National
Guard Soldiers, who have been on the
border. are enthusiastic for Hughes >
He tells story Of having had dinner
with officers of New York regiment.
One of the officers said; 1--WE are all
from New York; all OF us are Demo
Gratis; some Of us are Tammany men
hut there is not a Wilson man here
Mr.. Hoyt says "the attitude OF the
Guard Soldiers is easily explained H.
He saws. at is due TO the fact, that
the soldiers have had an opportunity
70 see conditions as they are In Mex
ico. and realize the folly OF having
brought them down TO the border lot
training under impossible climatic
conditions TO cover up the folly OF
the Wilson administration"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-11-11
GAVE 4 LITTLE SUPPER
TO n L. FRANKLIN

From the Deadv pod Pioneer-Times
Saturday evening the employees
and officials of the First National
bank gave little supper at the
Franklin hotel in honor of n. L.
Franklin. president OF the First Ma
tional bank of Deadwood, who will
retire from that position after the
first of the coming year. II was COM
plimentary OF an official of the bank,
who, during the years that he has
been the head OF that institution had
been on terms OF the closest inti-
macy with its employees, and main
tanned relations with them OF the
closest friendship, in fact the line of
demarcation between friend and en-
ploye was SO finely drawn as to be
scarcely discernable. The supper
had been arranged for the purpose
Of expressing in a happy way the
appreciation of the employees for
their employer and it was one of the
happiest of gatherings. During the
course Of the evening. NJ. NJ. Wheeler
on behalf of the officials and employ
es of the bank presented Mr. Frank
lin with a token of their esteem.
which was in the shape Of a fun
dress set of studs and sleeve buttons,
worked out in white gold and pearl.
a beautiful gift. Mr. Wheeler made
the presentation in q neat little
speech, and in his response Mr..
Franklin expressed himself as sur
prised and more than pleased with
the gift, not for It's intrinsic value,
but the sentiment which prompted it,
and declared that he would prize it
and cherish it always. Only the
bank force and the gentleman in
whose honor the supper had been ar
ranged were present.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-11-11
SUFFRAGE ADVOCATES
DREW A LARGE CROWD

From the Deadwood Pioneer-Ilmes
Last evening the suffrage rally IN
Deadwood. which was held on Main
street. in front of the Franklin hotel,
drew a good sized crowd. and among
those assembled were many women.
Most of the people carried pennants
on which were Inscribed Votes Tor
Women" II was a very representa-
tive audience. and everyone in II FOL
lowed the speakers closely.
Mrs. Devoe was the first speaker
and she was introduced to the crowd
bv Mrs. Paul Rewman in Few re-
marks. Mrs. Devoe is very pleasant
talker. and those who have heard hei
sneak once will be always anxious
70 hear her again. Her talk was
sort of a preliminary to what was to
follow. and she gave MANY GOOD and
sound reasons why the women Thould
have the ballot. She certainly pleased
her audience. as the applause which
followed her speech attested.
Mrs. Rewman then introduced Mrs
penedict. who at once plunged into
her subject and for an hour and
half did not hesitate. but poured
forth suffrage facts and arguments
,u a way which held her audience un-
ri her close. She is splendid speak
er and. difficult as 1t is to make ones
voice heard in the open air on busy
street. she threw her. voice to the
very limits of the crowd and everyone
heard her distinctly, for she has
wonderful voice. sweet and pleasing
She proved herself to be brilliant
orator. and one who can deal in facts
and her arguments last evening made
many converts to the cause which
she is advocating.
The speakers OF the evening hello
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-11-11
BLACK HILLS MEDICAL.
SOCIETY ANNUAL. MEETING

yesterday afternoon the members
OF the Black Hills Medical society
met in annual session. assembling at
the Franklin hotel There were in
attendance the following doctors
Lead Drs Clough, Crane, Free
man, Fleeger, Jackson and Martin.
Rapid City-Drs Minty McLearn
and Ince
Sturgis- Dr. Brooks
Whitcwood- DR.. Richards
Belle Fourche Drs. Chassell an!
FRASER
Newell-Dr. Hills.
Memo DR.. owen
Deadwood-Drs Moffitt Allen,
Howe and Ashcroft
The first business OF the meeting
was the election of officers for the
ensuing year and the reading of the
reports of the retiring officials The
election resulted as follows
President-D Minty. Rapid Guy.
Vice-president Or. Chassell Belle
Fourche
Secretary-treasurer DR. Richards
Whitewood,
There was the usual routine II
business transacted, after which the
assembled doctors listened TO 4 pep
er by Dr. FRASER of Belle Fourch"
on European War Surgery" The
doctor. who is but recently from the
battle front in France, where he had
served for n year or more. spoke
from personal knowledge and cXper-
ience and his paper proved to be one
of the most interesting that has ever
been read before the society, and
held the attention of the assemblies
doctors for almost two hours. 1t was
an unusually brilliant effort and the
doctors who were present at the
meeting consider themselves FORUM
ate in having been given an oppor-
tunity TO listen TO DR.. FRASER detail
his experience in the hospitals behind
the fighting front in France. 1t was
a wonderful effort and deserved the
compliments which II received.
After the business of the meeting
had been concluded the doctors sat
down to dinner in the Franklin
hotel which was an epicur1an feast,
and during its discussion there was
some shop talked, but more visiting
was INDUCED in than usual, and il
was happy climax TO one of the
best and one OF the most profitable
meetings that the society has ever
held.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-11-11

Rumor which is probably the best
name for Mexican news OF all kinds.
is very persistently reporting that
First Chief Carranza is reaching the
end of his rope Various reasons
are ascribed, and some OF them are
plausible Certain things we know
Carranza, even with the moral sup
port of Pcrshing, has failed to keep
villa passive His troops have been
whipped in every encounter with
Villa since he came opt OF hiding.
Every day villa has gained strength,
and he has had the good sense to
keep clear Of American forces.
Much more important, however.
are the reports that Felix Diaz is
meeting with success In a CAMPAIGN
in Mexico State and in the State of
OaXaca, where Zapata forces are
again active Mexico State and OAK
aca are Mexico They are quite diff
erent from the Northern States,
where bandits and revolutionists may
fight indefinitely without seriously
affecting the government that sits in
Mexico City But the forces that
control Mexico State ANA Oaxaca
dominate the country. II Carranza
has lost control of this territory, or
is in any real danger Of losing it,
his situation Is precarious
Felix Diaz is looked upon by many
Mexicans as the strong man Mexico
has long needed. His following Is
among the more substantial elements
In the larger cities and more popu-
lous States of Central Mexico. 1t
was Diaz who organized the revolt
that overthrew Madero, although
Diaz himself was betrayed by Huerta
and was captured by Madero and inn
prlsoned. after a fiasco in Vera Cruz.
Diaz failed because Huerta, then in
control of the army, failed to keep
his pledge of turning the army over
to Daz and overthrowing Madero
by a coup. Huerta preferred to
await his chance, seibe the govern
menthi mself and set up Dictator
ship founded upon the assassination
of Madero.
Diaz had nothing to do with Huer-
tas crime. lie has waited for his
time TO come. He is man of intelli-
eence. much force and military abil-
ity. He may be the man of the hour.
This country has no interest in see
ing Carranza kept in power if more
representative man, and one capable
of restoring order, can be found pro-
vided of course, that he does not
prove to be another Huerta. Felix
Diaz. if he has any such following as
Is credited to him. is the most form
idable enemy Carranza has at the mo-
ment. although villa is the Nemesis
of the north. Between two such foes
Carranza's position may soon become
impossible to maintain.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-11-11
Citizens Have Fatal
Clash with l.W.Ws

Everett, Wash, Nov. 6.-Investiga-
ton has been started to determine
the responsibility for the death OF
Lieutenant Charles Curtis reserve
officer of the national guard, who
was killed yesterday when $50 armed
citizens clashed with $50 Industrial
workers OF the world, who were at
tempting TO land from a steamer. An
other wounded member of the citi-
zens band died today. Witnesses tes-
tilted at the coroner's inquiry that
the first shots came from the boat.
Five citizens were killed and two in
dustrial workers.
Seattle, Nov. g. Prosecutor Webb
OF Snohomish county, has annouac-
ed that he would make charges of
murder against all the members OF
the industrial workers hand who are
identified as actually participating
in the gun fight at Everett Sunday.
when seven were killed and Atty
wounded. Judge WSkeinan refused
TO release three women on writs of
habeas corpus in connection with the
liot. Herbert Mailer. secretary
treasurer of the industrial workers,
said the organization would prefer
charges of murder against all mem
bers of the citizens posse with which
the industrial workers clashed.
The coroner's jury has placed the
blame for Sundays rioting on the In
dustrial workers.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-11-11

heavier may tho lord have mercy Or
our souls
What is the la,ttud4 anu longitude
of the present traffic,
We have not heard f.cm tie paper
house for day or Two. tut at pres
ent print paper such rs ne press l.
using sets US back l-2 cents a
pound. We have been buying IL
heretofore at 3 cents per pound That
is why the editor is about to leave
town and swallow the contents of a
drug store.
Under these narrowing circum-
stances. should We subscriber get sore
and roth at the mouth If his paper
is stopped when the time is out?
He should not Rather. he should
fall on both kneecaps and offer up
thanks because taxes are not increas-
ed owing TO the great influx of edi-
tors to the poor house Manches.
ter (Ia.) Press.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-11-11
ON THE OTHER SIDE OF
THE SUFFRAGE QUESTION

From the Deadwood Pioneer-Times
Mrs. jacobson secretary of the
state Womens Anti-Sulfrage assoc.
iation, OF Pierre, and Mrs. r. c.
White of the National Association Op-
posed 10 Woman Suffrage were greet
ed by good crowd of people at the
Auditorium last evening who listen
ed with much interest TO their argu-
ments against granting the ballot To
are spectacular, and in their quiet
manner left the impress OF their per
sonality on their audience and con
vinced the people who heard them
of their earnestness. Their argu-
ments were closely followed, and,
from the viewpoint OF those who arr
opposed to universal suffrage, the
were sound and convincing. Tho
are pleasing, easy takers, and each
handled her subject in an excellent
way, and undoubtedly made man.
converts to their way of looking at
the question. They brought out much
that was new in support of their CON
tention that the sphere of woma!
should not include politics nor tn
lnineling with affairs which, they
claim, 1t was intended should be th
perogatives Of the sterner sex. Il
was a most interesting meeting, and
the ladies proved that they could ho'
the attention OF their hearers closely
and they certainly pleased with their
efforts
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-11-11

forth from an open automobile, and
although the evening was chilly and
cold wind prevailed most OF the
time they were speaking, none left
the crowd, but all waited until the
meeting had adjourned.
This morning Mrs. Benedict will
leave for Sturgis, where she will ad-
dress a meeting today. Mrs. DeVoe
will 60 to Spearfish, where she, too.
will continue her efforts in the cause
Of suffrage.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-11-11
DEPARTMENT CALLED OUT
FIRE IN THE BRUSH

From the Deadwood Pioneer-Times
Sunday morning an alarm Of fire
from the Second ward brought the
firemen and apparatus TO Williams
street, where fire was burning in
the brush back of the Keimer prop
erty. The wind was pretty high and
for time it looked as though the
fire would be communicated to some
OF the residences and barns In that
vicinity but after the firemen ar
rived, which was in very quick time
and had a stream of water playing.
the fire was soon extinguished. The
residents of that section of the city
had been lighting 1t with garden
hose before the alarm was turned in,
but were making little progress. for
the grass was thick and rank aid the
ground covered with leaves and pine
needles When the water from the
big hose struck the burning grass
the flames were rapidly extinguished.
How the fire started is not known.
but it is supposed to have caught
from some hot ashes which had been
dumped in the grass II was discov-
cred almost as soon as II had start
ed, and held in check by the residents
until the fremen arrived. II might
have been bad fire. for the wind
was blowing strong at the time. and
there was much material for the
flames 10 feed on.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-11-11

oi course, we are getting high
prices for our products from Europe
at present for the heads of the sew
eral governments are buying now and
are buying under the stressful spur
OF wars necessity. But how will II
be when the war ends and buying
from this country develops upon the
impoverished individuals of these un-
happy nations? There will then be
neither the money nor the necessity
and insted of buying they Will come
to our markets as sellers.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-11-11

the Corcoran cottage TO the Fish
Hatchery so as to be closer to his
work in the hatchery.
Several boys on Hallowe en- enter
ed the NJ. +. church and while in
dustrously ringing the church bell.
Rev Case quietly closed and locked
the door and the boys were quite
anxious to promise most anything
when they were released.
j. T. L. Henry. who had been a
resident of Spearfish for the past
thirty years, has located at Summer
field, Fla, permanently
F. H. Cook, Chas. Pierson and +.
A. McEveny have all bought new
Fords
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-11-11
ELkS WILL RECEIVE THE
ELECTION RETURNS TONIGHT

Election returns will be received
at the Elks' club rooms this evening.
Arrangements have been made TO re-
reive them over a special wire at the
rooms. During the evening dane
ing party will be held, and to II have
been invited all of the members of
the order in the city and Hills, as
well as number of others, who will
be the guests OF the club during the
evening.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-11-11
tlNOikMOt = FOREIGN TRADE
OF THE UNITED STATES

New York, Nov 6.-The foreign
trade OF the United States for the
calendar year OF 1916 will approx
laate $S,OOO,0O0.0O0 about one-filth
the entire International trade OF the
world, according TO estimates by the
National City bank, which is so per
cent greater than in 1914 and double
that of 1914. The excess OF exports
over imports will be about $3,000,-
600, 900
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-11-11
manufactured products here to raise

manufactured products here to raise
money to buy food for her impover-
ished people. These goods will be
cheap, too, and If we then have In
power party devoted to free trade.
they are going to take the place of
American goods in our own market.
When they do that American factor
les win close and American work
men Will be jobless. Hughes or VIII
son? Protection or free tradeg
Prosperity or panic?
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-11-11

When Baker gets busy and boost,
for his boss.
And half OF the country sees red
Then Lansing's sent out and goes
rushing about
TO square what his colleague ma:
said.
When Daniels cut loose with col
umn or two,
Then send in hurry Tor Lane.
And he goes on the jump for the
handiest stump
And does what he can to explain
When Redheld endeavors to get a
few votes
Brer Burleson gets into action,
And quick as a wink, selves paper
and ink,
And issues sweeping retraction
W men hItSOis kuliN HIS super loio
game,
And leaves himself out on limb,
Dave Houston must fly TO the front
10 deny
Said Gregorys speeches for him
And Baker. in turn, by and by will
be called
TO tell all the voters in reach
OF his voice not to heed anything
they may read
In Lansing's regrettable spee>N
It's touching to notice the beautiful
bond
That binds them as brother tc
brother;
They WILL get in bad. but they q
ways are glad
To go out and stall for each other,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-11-11
Coloradc,s Campaign Ended

Denver. Nov. Speakers OF both
political parties were sent whirling
through the state to close the cam
paign tonight. The republicans claim
the state by 10000. The democrats
say Wilson will have a majority OF
1000 and that Gunter will be elec'
ed