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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-04-12
Irrigation I'm the West.

Mai. j. w. Powell, the Director Of
the u. S. Geological Survey. contributes
an article to the Century on The II.
rigable Lands of the Arid Region"
from which we quote the following,
The Snake or Shoshone River heads
In the great forest-clad mountains OF
Wyoming and run across the line into
Idaho. then passes quite across the Ter
tory until il becomes the boundary line
between Idaho and Oregon. Passing
the northeastern corner of the last.
mentioned State, il enters the State OF
Washington. and ruus westward for Q
long reach until it deboucbes into the
Columbia. The Shoshone River is one
of the great volume, second only to the
Colorado. Reservoir sites along it,
course in Wyoming and Idaho have
already been revealed by the surveys,
and it is shown that in the upper region
water can be stored to an amount oil
more than 2,0O0.0 600 acre feet. This
will irrigate at the first usage at least
Z, 1000. 900 acres of land; and If they be
properly selected, so that the waters
can be collected again and again after
serving the land. the area redeemed
will be more than 1000. 900 acres.
There are many other tributaries below
that have not yet been examined, and
it is safe to say that the waters Of the
Shoshone with its tributaries may ulti.
mately serve from 5000, 600 TO 10000.
600 acres.
In its utilization three classes Of prob.
lens are involved. II the waters are
taken out in small canals near to the
river, and the lowlands served first,and
prior rights and interests established
on such lands. then but n small part Of
the stream can be used. aud the greater
part will u away to the Pacific
Ocean; and subsequently, the region OF
irrigation a be enlarged only by buy
ing out vested water-rights scattered
along the course Of the river. But h
at the very beginning the water can be
taken out high up the river and carried
in great canals to either side and Their.
| distributed to the higher lands. ant
| used over aud over again on its return,
q complete utilization can be secured.
aud toe cost Of the construction Of the
system Of irrigation by reservoirs and
canals will be greatly reduced per acre
To irrigatc 1000. 900 acres of land neal
to the river by short canals taken out
| along its course here aud there will
cost more than half as much as the con.
I struction of hydraulic works that will
serve from 5000. 600 to 5000. 600; while
scattered minor works will be forever
subject to destruction by the floods,
aud the agriculture secured will be ol
less value per acre because tie besi
lands will not be served. aud only i'm.
perfect drainage will be SECURED"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-04-12
Hoods
SarSaparilla

II suffered . 0eat while With dyspepsia. Afrisnd
urged ne - ~ Hoods sasssparina. and two bot
Ties have sasssy cured me Of dyspcpsia and .
scrofulsus sossuou. I can hardly ind words 70
express NJ higA Appreciation Of f." ALLEN Il.
MSLuoIx. ctu HossL Lancaster. Pa
-Hoods ssssspsrins cured me OF blood poison.
ssvs ne . SOILS appetite. overeans beadsche and
lis5pesa - ~ nov I en- she TO work Again"
Ivr.xs Nae. IS cnsrch street. Lsver. Mass.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-04-12

DIR. J. S. COMBS, Owensvilie, Ohio, says;
81 have given scott's Emulsion of Cod
liver Oil with Hypophosphitcs 20 font
pate It's with bettor results than seemed
possible with any other remedy All were
hereditary cases of Lung diseases, and id
vanced to that stage when Coughs, pain IN
the chest, frequent breathing, frequent
pulse, fever and Emanciation. All these
cases have increased in weight from Is K
rs lbs, and are not now needing any
medicine
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-04-12

The British and Foreign Bible society,
which has spent $500 600 in the dissent
nation Of the scriptures, recently cele-
brated its seth birthday by a great enter
tAinment in London for It's juvenile agents,
who are chiefly young girls, and for whom
IL had made as one Of the features of the
occasion q al that weighed eighty six
hounds.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-04-12

"A large curtain or coverlct made Of
linen and wool, discovered at AEhmym, in
Upper Egypt, Is now exhibited in the
South sKcusington museum. From the
likeness Of it's ornancntation to that OF
the hnngiugs shown Ia n wall mosaic Mt
Ravenna representing "a colr dor In JUS
tian's I alace, 1t IS generally accepted as o
work of the sixth century. 1t Is about ten
feet nv six wide.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-04-12

The "Almanach de Gotba' is over a cen.
fury and a quarter old. When IL was first
issued, among It's collection OF sovereign
ties written up there were only three re
publics-Switzerland, San Marine and
Andorra, while today, out of its total OF
fifty eight states mentioned, twenty-si are
republics.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-04-12

Six Novels Free, will be sent by Cragin
e. Co, Philadelphia, Pa, to anyone in the
United States or Canada, postage paid,
upon receipt of twenty hye Dobbins' Elec-
trio Soap wrappers zee list Of novels on
circulars around each bar. Soap for sale
by all grocers.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-04-12

Pittsburg plssterers want 90, nine
hours.
East Saginaw, Mich, plasterers want
$3.50.
Omaha bricklayers got "a a day last
year.
P~ittsburg painters won %, nine hours.
Haverhill carpenters won nine hours.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-04-12

Pears have become so thick in the
mountains of Isere, bordering on Savoy, in
France, that the inhabitants have organ
lied bear drives, but these have been so
unsuccessful that they have almost con
cluded that their only salvation is in ad-
vertising for foreign spcr.smen.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-04-12
You Need It Now

At no other season does the human system %
much need the aid Of . reliable medicine like
Hoods sarsaparills. Is now. The impoverished
condition Of the blood. the weakening effects Of the
long. cold winter. the lost appetite. and that tired
feeling. all make 9 good spring medicine absolutely
necessary. Hoods ssrsaparills is peculiarly adapt
ed for this purpose, and Increases In popularity
every year. Give 10 . trial.
HOODS sarsapsrilla 10 the cheapest medicine ]
can buy" r.. n, Rrxprr- Beleyine. III.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-04-12

Two guests at q hotel in Tampa, Fla,
both old visitors from the north, the other
day started in a small boat to 20 fishing.
Very soon they ran into a lot of tarpooDs
that were jumping and chasing mullet, and
became so frightened that they put for
terra hrma at once.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-04-12

ders in the world, with "a prodigious as
sortment Of collars, crosses, stars and
other fancy insignia, laid mp for the tick
ling of human ambition. The oldest Is St
Andrews order, FIRST instituted in Eng
land In Te7, disused afterwards, and re-es
tablisbed in 1910.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-04-12

A number Of my lady customers have
tried Mothers Friend and would not be
without IL for many times its cost. They
recommend IL 70 all wuo are 10 become
mothers. n. A. PAINE Druggist. Green
vile. Ala Write Bradfeld beg. Co., ATTAIN
Ia. Ga, for particuSars. By all druggists.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-04-12

To inpsFt ssssngth and give . feeling Of health
and vigor throughout the system, there is nothing
equal 70 Hoods sarssp srfIiA- IL seems peculiarly
adapted 70 overcome that tired feeling caused by
change Of seas0. climate or life, and while 10 tones
and sustains TIE syssem It puriAcs and renovstes
the blood We earnestly urge the large army OF
clerka bookksspcrs, teachers. housewives. opera
uves and otAsrs Who have been closely confined
during he viAssr and Who need . good spring nsdi-
dina n tnha
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-04-12

Bishop Mackenzie, Of Zululand, who
died on February 9 of enteric fever, gave
instructions previous TO bis demise that his
corpse should be buried in Zulu fashion.
Accordingly no coffin was used, but the
body was tied up in a blanket in a kneel-
ing position and was thus placed in a hole.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-04-12
ONE ENJOYS

ONE ENJOYS
Both the method and results when
Syrup Of Figs is taken; It is pleasant
and refreshingto the taste, and acts
gently yetpromptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys
tenn efTectually, dispels colds, head.
aches and fevers and cures habitul
constipation. Syrup Of Figs Is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro
ducsd, pleasing to the taste and &C
ceptable TO the stomach, prompt IN
IT, action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances
IL many excellent qualities com
mend it TO Ill and have made il
The most popular remedy known.
Eyrupof Figs Il for sale in 900
md 81 bottles BY oil leading drug
eista. Any xeliable druggist who
nay not have IL on hand viii pro
cure e promptly for any one who
Wishes "a " r. Do mot accept
any substitute.
cALkEORM Fo SyRUP ca
Assssnenx s! ss~S'''', ~ tosx. ~
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-04-12

The little toy dog IL severed with dust
But sturdy and staunch he standsi
And the little boy soldier is red with rust,
And his musket molds In his hands. !
Time was when the little toy dog was new
And the soldier was passing fair;
Aud that was the time when Little Boy
Blue
Kissed them and put them there.
snow, don't you go till I come" he said,
And don't you make any noise
So, toddlipg of to his trundle bed,
He dreamed of the pretty toys.
And as he was dreaming, an angel song
Awakened our Little Boy Blue;
Oh, the years are many, the years are long,
But the little toy friends are true.
Az, faithful to Little Boy Blue they stand,
Each In the same old y~lace;
Awaiting tire touch of o little hand,
The smile of u little face:
And they wondered, as wait these long
years through,
In tie dust OF that little chair,
What has / ccome Of our Little Boy Blue
Since he kissed them and putthem there.
Eugene Field.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-04-12

From the Investigations by Professors
Forster and de Freytag. sailing or picking
seems to have very little destructive power
on many of the commoner forms Of bacilli
which may be found In diseased meat. The
bacilL Of typhoid, erysipelss, tuberele and
infectious rorcine diseases were found
alive after having been in pickle two
months.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-04-12

The production Of gold in California be-
gan in lo4s, the yield that year being
s., 90 co.. in the year following, $40, 900 O.,
an s {, 10000 o in 1850. The total gold pre-
duction of that state to date is estimated
at 81, 1875, 100000.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-04-12
DR.. Pierces Pellets regulate and cleanse the liver,
stomach and bowels. One a dose. Sold by druggists.

I'm Dorchester, England, a bounty of s
cents per dozen 10 offered for old sparrows
4 cents per dozen for young ones and IL
cents per dozen for eggs. The sparrows
have grown SO numerous all through Dor
setshire that in some places they are said
to destroy half the crops, while in villages
they ruin the gardens and even strip the
thatch from buildings.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-04-12

When Baby was sloh, we gave her Castoria,
When she was a Child, she cried FOR Castoria,
When she became Mics. she chung to Castoria,
Whom she had Children, she gave them Castorla
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-04-12

The priests in northern Italy have
spread a report that there will lie three
days of absolute darkness this year, only
% be lighted by eousecrated candles. The
peasants are laying up candles and the
priests bless them for "a fee.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-04-12

The officials have decided upon the re-
noval of n large number OF snowsheds
along the line of the Central Pacific. The
company will depend upon the use of .
large aumber of rotary and cyclone sncv
piows for protection against blockades.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-04-12

The recent marriage of ''Tottie,'' the
Queenstown barmaid, to Mr.. Dupont, the
Maryland millionaire, has turned the heads
of all the barmaids in the Emerald Isle.
Every American tourist who visits Ireland
is now raken for a probable millionaire by
these pretty and interesting girls, and IL
looked upon as n possible husband.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-04-12

There has becn much talk in Paris
lately of "Mahomet,n "A new play by NJ.
de FORMER, which was accepted by the
Francois, but was the subject of remon-
STRANGE by the sultan. IL is now settled
that the piece must be Withdrawn The
sultan was assured that Mahomet was
treated with the utmost respect in the
play, but he still objected, and the govern.
ment was bound 70 defer TO him.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-04-12

"A parrot in a hospital at Pittsburg got
drunk on "a half cup Of alchohol left in her
reach and shocked the inmates with hei
profanity.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-04-12

A rich landed proprietor in Austria has
been sentenced 10 seven months penal
seryitude, with occasional days of short
rations and sleeping on a plank bed, for
nhu manly torturing n farm servant.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-04-12

The petroleum supply of Pennsylvania
seems 10 be inexhanstible. During the
month of February 476 new wells were
opened, sdding l0,549 barrels daily TO the
yield Of the oil regions.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-04-12

The indications are that the South Car
olina rice crop will be the largest made in
many years. The winter has been very
favorable to the planters.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-04-12
Hoods


.Every spring for years I have made II . practice
70 take from three 20 i've bottles Of Hoods ssrsa-
parlllA because ! know 10 purines the blood and
thoroughly cleanses the System Of All impurities.
That ianguid feeling, sometimes called spring
fever win never visit the system that has been
properly cared for by this never-failing remedy
W.. H. LAwRxSor, Editor Agricultural Episonist
Indianapolis. Ind.
NE. Be sure TO get Hood's sarsspasiis.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-04-12

No stranger should leave the city with
out a box of ''ransils Punch sc cigars.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-04-12

No Opium in Piso's Cure for Consump-
ton. Cures where other remedies fail. PC.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-04-12

Tested by Fine. FOR Bronchial az.
fections, Coughs, etc, Browns BRONCHIAL
TRoCnHs have proved their efficacy by a
test of many years. Price 25c.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-04-12

The te~rceDte nary of the death of Chris
TOPPER Plantin, the famous Dutch printer,
will be celebrated during the coming sum
mer at Amsterdam, Holla nd. Bookworms
from all parts of the world will he invited
TO attend the festivities. Mr.. Vandeu.
peereboom, the Dutch minister OF com.
merce, aud one of tie greatest collectors
of old books in Europe, will be at the head
of the al air.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-04-12
Hoods SarsaparilIa

sold by eli Gruggfsts. a.; SIX for g. Prepared
only W {. l. HOOD : co, Lowell. Nsss.
loo moses One Dollar
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-04-12

Sold by al drusgists. o. six FOR sa Prepared o.
BY G. ]. HOOD q co Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-04-12

Gentle and sweet melodies, sacred and secu-
lar songs. and all other kinds of music are
In our thousands Of books and millions OF
sheet music pieces,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-08-13
Board of Street Commissioners.

Special meeting of the Board ofStreet
Commissioners Saturday evening:
A petition was presented to the Board
signed by VIM. Schultz and 374 others,
respectfully representing that in their
judgment it is inexpedientan and impoli-
tic the present year to incur the ex-
pense of establishing water-works, in
view Of other necessary expenses in
Cured the current year, that 10 con.
tract should be made for water works.
The subject should be postponed till
the city is in better condition to carry
the debt, which would necessarily re-
suit from such undertaking.
The petitioners further represent
that in their opinion the putting in OF
water-works should be done after time
shall be taken for the maturest consid-
Grafton, to see that the contract is just
in all its provisions to the city and its
citizens, and not until the means are
provided as the charter requires to
meet the expenses thereof.
On motion of Com. Rack the petit
ton was placed on file.
The committee on streets and bridges
laid before the Board plans and speci-
fcations, and the form of an ordinance
for the proposed water-works, which
were adopted.
The clerk was authorized to advertise
for bids for the construction of water
works for the city of WATERFOWL under
franchise of twenty-five years, pro-
posals to be received until Septembe1
18th.
According to the ordinance adopted
the city can acquire by purchase said
water-works at their appraised value
by giving at least one years notice.
Water-works to be commenced with
in sixty days after acceptance of ordi-
nance and the same completed within
one year.
There shall be two duplex pumping
engines, one to have pumping capac-
ity of 100000 gallons of water, the
other to have daily pumping capacity
of ], 800, 900 gallons, which amount they
shall be able to supply at all times.
The largest pipe shall not be less than
Is inches in diameter, the smallest not
less than inches in diameter. There
shal! be one crossing of Rock river at
the foot of Market street. The water
supply is to be had from artesian wells.
Fire hydrants to be maintained and
extended when required at the rate OF
ten hydrants per mile. Works to be
constructed so as to be able to furnish
from any hydrants located upon the
original pipe system within twenty
minutes after an alarm of fire, SIX
streams each using 300 feet of hose and
a Il inch nozzle, streams to reach aver
t;cle height of so feet.
Company to maintain proper fire
alarm instruments at pumping works
and connect same with fire alarm, wa
ter to be furnished free for personal
use in public schools and public build
ings, one fountain for city park and
one drinking basin in each ward, and
also water for construction of city work.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-08-13
Horse Thieves.

Two men named respectively George
E. Lee and Adelbert Allen stole q horse
belonging to John Anthony, of Con-
cord. Sheriff Hubbard apprehended
the thieves at Coldwater, Mich, and
Thursday last they were taken before
Justice Willard, at Fort Atkinson, to
answer to the charge of horse stealing
Both were held for trial to the next
term of the circuit court, and are now
in Jefferson Jail. On their way with
the Anthony horse, they stole another
one from a farmer in Walworth coun-
ty, and an Indictment for this ofense is
awaiting them when they have made
atonement for the Anthony horse steal
ing. Both Lee and Allen were resi-
dents of Watertown the past winter
and spring. They carried on bust
ness of selling dress patterns and used
to do considerable driving out into the
country. Lee occupied house in the
Fourth ward with bis wife and chill
dren, while Allen boarded at the Amer
lean house. They had lots of style
about them, especially in the way of
dress, and appeared to have plenty of
money. Nothing crooked was traced
0 them while here.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-08-13
Grand Concert.

The concert Of Mr.. Hawley and his
pupils to be given at Concordia Opera
house, Wednesday evening next, Aug
Goth, promises to be pleasing event
in musical circles. For the occasion
Miss Anna Gussmann, of Madison, has
been secured, to assist in the entertain
ment. AS soloist, Miss Gussmann
ranks high and is always heard by q
Watertown audience with pleasing
effect. She is classed among the
finest singers in the state. Mr..
Hawley's programme will be varied
and interesting one, such as he is
always capable Of producing, and the
effort in the line of encouraging home
talent should be we'll sustained. Gen
eral admission, Is cents; balcony, 35
cents. Seats reserved at postofice.
Concert commences at o'clock sharp.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-08-13
BUSINESS NOTES.

Family Group. and Baby Photos
a speciality at BONNER BROS.
Il will sell coal for $500 per ton,
cash on immediate delivery. Oak
wood, $A.75 per cord; maple, $o.25
ner cord. VIM. GoRDER.
We have a complete line of fall
hats, which is far in advance of any
stock in the city in regard to style,
quality and price. Come and see it.
SCHIFFLER d QUENTMEYER,
The Popular Clothiers.
For RENT.-Four rooms in my
dwelling house, situated corner of
West Cady and North Montgomery
streets, Fourth ward.
44w4 MRS. JANE DoNAHUE.
Give P J. Euper your order for
coal at 1918 for August delivery j;
weighed on city scale. A
Try our Clipped Dried Beef and
sliced Boiled Ham.
GEO. J. HAWKINS.
If you want a frst-class Photo
graph, 60 to Bonner Bros, the West
Side Photographers. 40
A splendid funeral car is furnished
to funerals without charge, and have
a fine line of collins and undertaking
goods. E. w. SCHULTZ.
For RENT.-On and after July 10
nv brick residence on Eighth street,
First ward, will be to rent. Houseis
in good condition. FL. w. VoGEL.
"A perfect rush of trade has been
- E1,.od RuoCoh
& Sons boot and shoe store this
spring. They are deserving of all the
business they are doing, which is one
of the largest boot and shoe trades
In the city This state of affairs has
been brought about by selling the
very choicest goods at the very lowest
prices. Visit them at their place of
business and be convinced. "a
Great reduction in prices of pict-
ures at J. B. Mays. For thirty days
only will make my best cabinet work
for So per dozen. The beautiful, new
style, Minnette Gem, at Sic
J. B. MAY.
i am prepared to do undertaking
satisfactorily to all who require my
services in this line, having the most
complete stock ever seen in this city.
As to prices, / will guarantee them
lower than can be obtained at any
establishment. Call and satisfy your
selves that what say is true.
E. w. SCHULTZ.
Our sprivate" stock of woolens
for fall and winter wear has arrived,
those who desire exclusive patterns
will do well by making an early selec-
ton. SCHIFFLER & QUENTMEYER,
Fashionable Custom Tailors.