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VOL xVni CUSTER CITY. SOUTH DAKOTA. SATURDAY, JUNE 4,1898 NO 4 ‘2

CHRIS. HENRIKSEN, There wan a "hot time" in Santiago A Purported Oreat Battle. Gold In tbe Philipinei. A Correction. d* Cuba this week—the mercury stand- The report of a recent battle between The manager of a mining property In our issue of May 14 we published, ing at 110 in the ahade. the American and Spanish fleets in the east of the China sea, between Borneo under the caption of "DeKay Bro’s sued Santiago de Cuba not been and Formosa, writing from Largos re- Fraud”, an l The new Spanish ministry is already harbor has in for account ta en from the confirmed by the department at Wash- lation to the Philippine islands as a Livery ¦bowing evidences of decline, and its Waukegan, 111 s., Democrat, in which i Feed ington up to tho time of going to press, mining country says: “As a was stated the Still mining alleged in Stable fact, that a suit the Lead. early dissolution is confidently antici- although confidently pated. it is believed that country I have never seen its equal; for fraud had been filed in the circuit Horace boarded by the day a battle has been foCght. Secretary there is roM everywhere. The little court, Waukegan, by B. A. Dunn Black Hills, to make the correction, as OUR JOB DEPARTMENT. surate with its merits, in which event in Washington is that the Spanish suf- in their territory unless the prospectors it now appears from the informtion we its future success is fully assured. s fered a terrible defeat and are conceal- went in large parties; and another rea- have recieved, that the statements pub- oim you need * Should ing the facts for fear of effect on son is w a Democrat, any Job Printing of any Deadwood is net hing if not persist- the that the foliage, hich is regular lished by the and innocently jungle, kind, remember that you can get ent in the pursuit of an object. We the Spanish populace. is so thick tiiat a man cannot get reproduced in the Chronicle were the Beat of Work done at are informed that since the die wan cast At 11 o’clock tonight the officials through it. Ifany other nation on earth false, malicious and libelous from first reasonable prices against her in the land office removal say they have received no official news except the Spaniards had this country, to last. S HOE XjHUSTIE case, she has decided to buy, or rather from Schley confirming the rumors of it would very soon bo the largest gold TO* Flans Complete Chronicle trade for it, and has already submitted the battle at Santiago but the admin- producing country in the world, but At the Office, A Washington special of the 31st ult to Rapid City a proposition to turn over istration thinks it is certain that the exerything is so handicaped that it is Is than ever and to the Rapid City Journal says: The larger prices lower. her entire Salvation Army in exchange Spanish fleet has been destroyed. De- impossible to get capita! to come in here, 4i CUSTER, s. D. plans sre to flag 4< for the ranch coveted institution. We tails are expected tonight. and it w ill take capital to make a success have the American over .Santiago before learn tiiat the proposition is being held The following additional details of the of it. The ore is all high grade, but I tbe close of the under consideration by the Rapidites, battle were received by the associated am a little afraid it cannot be success- present week. The fleet under Com- modore Schley the ?HE MINERS ASSAY OFFICE. and further, that Warner is willing. press, the report coming through Span- fully worked by the free milling proces ß . will enter harbor J; Dry Goods Clothing, Hats, ish sources from Havana: "Tho Ameri- I have all the machinery on hand for a and make an attack on the Spanish fleet PILCHCft BROS., by •is As indicated a telegram from can fleet forced its way into the harbor 100 stamp mill, and, if it is a success, the soon aa the troops reach there which J; Caps, Gloves and Mittens j* Adjutant General Corbin to the gover- and opened fire on the Spanish vessels company will at once increase their will be not later than Thu.sday. Tbe « (» -A-SS-Au^TlEieS- are to nors of the various states, under date and the shore batteries. Ihe batteries works. They have any amount of ore fortifications be silenced and the ?» b* Ouater, South Dakota. ult, at once of the L’Gth there are to be no new were the first to answer tho fire of the and in this country of cheap labor, they land forces win occupy them All down to meet the times: ** regiments charge S Blllclous Ore* a Specialty. formed under the late call American squadron, opening in a lively are bound to receive large profits". Now and take of the lines leading to £* 75,000 volunteers, men so S Odtce—Rear ol Pilcher a Co'» Drug Store. for but tiiat the manner. After twenty minutes offiring that the United States has acquired the mines placed in the harbor that w ill be mustered into the old regiments which was directed in a that there w ill be no danger from that source & superior man- country, it is interesting to note 43 Give us a call and we can please you. DR. J. B. MAPLE, to fill out their requirements. Recruit- ner on the part of the American fleet, the valua of its gold mines and the pro- for Ihe fleet to enter and engage the fleet now ing officers w ill be detailed to make and the Spanish batteries weakened and bability of u new outlet for American Spanish lying at anchor there and now predicted an Physician Surgeon. superintend under army regulations, ceased to return tne fire. The Amerian enterprise and ingenuity.—Mining and It is that engagement Special attention given to iisoases of women enlistments for this purpose at the ships then concentrated a violent fusil Scientific Press. will take place between tbe two fleets & on Friday or Saturday. FITCH WILLIS. and Children. places where various companies were ade ujon El Morro, destroying it com- l i» gy“Ofllce Second Door MnrthofCmtorCo. Bank. originally formed. pletly. The forts at Sea Cana and Pun to Fifty Cent Dollars. General Miles will reach Tampa to- * Residence. Memtieid House. Corda fired the last shot*. The Span- A New York special says, of the morrow morning and it is thought that The Sioux City Daily Journal pertin one Calls Axswkkkd Day or Night. ish loss must be considerable. most interesting preparations for Iha the last expedition should be on Cuban ently says: The consummation of a Details are lacking as to tho American loss. outfiting of the Manila expedition has soil not later than next Saturday. reciprocal commercial agreement with The Spaniards pretend to have struck just been announced. The government France holds out not only tho promise Look Out. O L. METCALF, American vessels many times,but the in- haa just purchased 250.000 Mexican sil- of mutual trade benefits, but is an as- Don't be deceived by tbe extensive formation is accepted here under re- ver dollars, which General Merritt will surance that the peace between the two newspaper advertising of the high pric- BLACK HILLS | seive At 4 o’clock yesterday afternoon take along to defray expenses of the ex- i nations is not likely to bo broken on ed Powders. Every can of their goods «? the American squadron ceased firing. pedition. This is not expected to last Si City Dray § Express account of our war with Spain. Negoti- you buv you are assisting them in pay- At that hour there was no Spanish long, but more will be sent. ByJ pur- ations are also in progress for a settle- ing for this advertising which is mis- vessel in night, nil believed to have chasing Mexican dollars a great saving Baled Hay and Dry Wood ment of all the matters of controversy leading to yon. Why do you want to Mining been Exchange constantly on hand. sunk”. is made. It is possible to obtain Mexi- | | with Canada which ha.e created mild pay 45 or 60 cents a pound for Baking can dollars at 46 cent* each thus obtain- friction with our neighbors. The war Powder, when you can buy a Baking Offtor tns Front. ing for one American dollar two Mexican Attorney' at has been tho means of increasing the Powder that is guaranteed to be as good «I E. C. JOHNSON, Law A Sioux Falls telegram of the 30th ult ones and leaving 8 cents over. In other mUEIIUINESSUnK. cordial sentiment between the Uuited for 25 cents, and that Baking Powder S £ says: The Ist regiment of South Da- words Uncle Sam was able to buy 2.50,000 States and Groat Britain, anJ is putting will not leave in the Food any Rocheile 4, 3. E. Cor. Coster Avenue and Sixth St., Caster, Sooth Dakota kota volunteer* left this city over the Mexican dollars for $116,000. In tbe ua on better terms with other peoples. Salts? Calumet Baking Powder Co. Omaha railroad in three sections yester- Pbilippinesa Mexican dollar will buy It will drive from the hemisphere the will give SIOOO.OO for any Rochelle Salts, day forenoon for San Francisco. The more than the American dollar, so that irritating thorn of Spanish misgovern- Alum, Lime or Ammonia found in Bread regiment contains I,o26officers and men. the expenses of General Merritts expedi- | Producing Mines and Good Prospels £ MSS. SHANKLAND, ment, and further strengthen the pros- baked with their Baking Powder. Their departure was taken in a heavy tion, after it once arrives in Manila, pect of an abiding peace. Our commer- There is no better Baking Powder than dowopsut cf rain. The train was the will be less than one-half what they «* For Sale and Lease. THE PIONEER cial position has heen'reinforced by the “Calumet” on the market at any price. !J same that conveyed the loth Minnesota would otherwise be. As to the soldiers, demonstration of our fighting prowess The next lime you buy Baking Powder, to the Pacific coast. they will fare excellently under this ar- CJ Best Properties and Best Inducements Offered in winning for us the respect "Calumet". 2# of the rrngement, for they will of course be try in the Black Hills. DRESS MAKER and MILLINER, world. If this small war makes for a paid according to law, American money. Mors of Qrlsby’e Men. A Narrow Eecape * Urge peace it will have brought to us The paymaster will give each soldier The Black Thankful words written by Mrs. Ada ti* Assaying Department in Connection. substantial compensation, to Hills squadron, Third two Mexican dollars for every American noth- dollar due pay E. Hart, of Groton, 8. D. “Was taken la prepared to meet all demands in nfijence United States volunteer cavalry com- him on day. a)>ove ing ofthe huuianitaiian he to either of the inee. She cute in posed of troops C, A and D, ami com- with a bad cold which settled on nay 4] Send for Lists, Correspondence perfect Cues and th« world. Btate k'mancea. Solicited <§ any stvle desired, warrants a fit. by lungs; cough in and tlnally termin- * always gives manded Major L. 11. French, passed » and satisfaction. Her Treasurer Phillips has called in ated in consumption. Four Work is always first Huss and will hear South Dakota’s Quo*a. through < hicugo, on its journey from doctors Ct Best Bank References in Chicago, Deadwood, Rapid City and $999,000, 5 per cent and $51,000, 4J per gave me up, saying I could live but a Cu f, er given upon request. the closest inspection. Her prices are According to the statement of Adjut- Fort Meade, 8. D., t to Omp Thomas ti reasonable. In she has in cent bonds, says a late Herre telegram short time. I gave myself up to my millinery ant General Humphrey of this state, Uhickamauga park, where they will ; •tock the This reduces the bonded indebtedness Savior, determined if I could not stay there will be no apportionment of .South join Colonel Grigsby's band of rough i«**«»************«*W»S»«<*#?«««s of the state to $682,000, most of it at 3 with my friends on earth, I would meet Dakota troope under the second call for riders. From Western avenue the styles shapes per cent and the highest at 4V There my absent above. My husband Latest and in 75,000 volunteers, says a late Sioux Falls train was switched around to the Illi- ones are only $53,000 more of bonds which was advised to get Dr. King’s New Dis- LADIES HATS a BONNET! special. Gov. Lea ia being besieged by nois Central station, where it was can be taken up before 1902 and these covery for Consumption, and applications for commissions by those transferred to the Big Four system, coughs 080 REDER, will undoubtedly disposed of colds. I gave it a trial, took in all eight which ahe trims in a most artistic and desiring to form independent comp inie s. which will send it on to Cincinnati. be before manner, the close of this year There is no float- bottles. It has cured me, aud thank attractive in accordance with Regarding the dispatch sent out by the Better representatives of the wild Manufacturer and Dealer in all kinds and gradi?3,*of the taste of her patrons. ing indebtedness whatever. Consider- God I am saved and now a well and Associated Press a few days sgo stating and woolly west could not be found Ladies desiring anything in either anywhere. Ait ing the condition of treasury at the healthy woman.” Trial bottles free at line will find it greatly to their advant- that South Dakota’s quota under the of them are veterans of time the present treasurer took A. J. Jones A Co. drug store. Regu>ar age to call on new call would be 1,110 raeu Adjutant the plains and inured to the hardships charge of life, the state is certainly makiug an excel- size 50c and SI.OO. Guaranteed or price * General Humphrey aaid : frontier which fact renders them Black Hills Lumber Mrs. HIIANKLAND, lent showing. “There seems to be a false impression peculiarly useful in the present war. refunded. Keep both as to the call and Along the Chicago route ofthe train the We a Commissary well Stocked with Staple Groceries. the Pioneer Dress Maker and Milliner. South Dakota's Quick and Careful Calculation. For Rent, quota. The subject of the call, as we rough riders were greeted with continu- “A modern says an official room plastered house, newly understood it, to fill the existing regi- ous hurrahs, in which the intermingling gunner’’, A good 8 Seasoned Finishing Lumber, Siding in the United States army in a recent papered ai:d refitted, good well of Lath and ments organised under the first call to whoops of the cowboys reminded one water, article, “must able, while shells are and barn, rent reasonable. of Shingles constantly kept on hand. the maximum limit of tha regular army of dime novel descriptions* of Indian be Enquire bursting above his head and his com- T. V. Gar lock. of 103 officers and men to a compaay. braTcson the war path. rades are failing around him, U work South Dakota famished more than The train consisted of eight tourist out a problem like this : 'That ship is 8. C. Jones, Milesburg, Pa., writes:— MILLS, Pre*. twice h« r trnr* apportionment under the sleepers for the men. a commissary car H. D. W. WBB3IKK Viu« Vt