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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-05-09

"It's standing open!, cried William
Jones, as he pointed down with tNm-
bling finger.
Follow mel" said Monk, crawling
down the hole.
Jones followed in terror.
As he reached the rocks below he
heard sharp cry, and looking down
saw, by the dim light of candle stuck
in the wall, Brinkley struggling help
lessly in the powerful grip of Monk.
lie had been sprung upon from behind,
and was helpless through sort oi
garrote.
IIorriiied and trembling, William
Jones was rooted to his place.
Suddenly he saw the young man fall
backward lifeless, and, with one last
gasp, lie perfectly still. Monk stopped
over him, and looked into his face.
20 Mr.. Monk" cried William, "is he
lis he"
"IIe is dead" was the reply. $50
much the better"
AS he spoke, he bent down and search
cd the young mans pockets. Ills brow
blackened, for he did not find what he
sought. Then he took the light from
the wall, and held it close to Brinkley' d
eyes.
Satisfied that he did not breathe, he
climbed up the path and rejoined his
trembling companion. They passed
out Of the place, hurriedly replaced the
trap-door, and piled on sand and stones.
THERE said Monk, with a wild smile
GA his deadly pale face. ~lIe won't
trouble either of US again. Come,
GOMEZ
And he strobe hastily away, followed
by William Jones, leaving the young
man Of the caravan in the subterranean
tomb.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-05-09

Talks cheap, but when it's
backed up by a pledge Of the
hard cash of a financially re-
sponsible firm, or company, of
worldwide reputation for fair
and honorable dealing, at
means business !
Now, there are scores of
sarsaparillas and other blood
purifiers, all cracked up to be
the best, purest, most peculiar
and wonderful, but bear in
mind { for your own sake },
there's only one guaranteed
blood-purifer and remedy for
torpid liver and all diseases
that come from bad blood.
That Outstanding solitary
and alone-sold on AzaL, is
DR.. Pierce's Golden Med
ical Discovery.
If it don't do good in skin,
scalp and scrofulous diseases
and pulmonary consumption
is only lung-scrofula-just lei
its makers know and get your
money back.
Talks cheap, but to back a
poor medicine, or a common
one, by selling it on trial, as
Golden Medical Discovery
is sold, would bankrupt the
largest fortune.
Talks cheap, but only "Dis
covery" is guaranteed.
BE- Mention this psper.'Ea
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-05-09
How the Average Novel Sells.

II a novel by "A tolerably well-knowh
author sells 5000 copies nowadays it i:
doing remarkably well. and oftenei
the publisher Is satisfied il the sale
reaches 1000 copies. There are 0
score of novels on the lists of leading
publishers to-day which l could name
Of which there have not been more
than 1900 or 1000 copies sold. yet a
person not conversant with the facts
would easily place their sales at three
times that number. In the literary
world there is nothing so cruelty true
as the fact that all that glitters is not
gold. have in mind as write two
authors who are in every respect in
the public estimate successful writer's.
whose positions in the literary world
are envied by hundreds of young
writers. Yet / know in both of these
cases that their incomes from theii
writings are not equal to that of the
most ordinary clerk in any prosperous
business house. Fortunately neither
one OF my friends depends upon liter.
ature for his living. In literature rev.
cnne Is far below fame. Many al
author who gets plenty of the latte,
sees but little Of the former. = Chicag'
Herald.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-05-09
He Was a Gentleman.

There were ten of us who rode from
the depot to the hotel in Charleston in
the same 'buss, and rs we entered the
Office short, thick-sct and determined
looking man collared young man
wearing eyeglasses aud said:
IN thank YOU to return my wal
let!'
Certainly. sir, certainly. Let US
conduct ourselves rs becomes gentle
men,"
You picked my pocket on the way
up. aud l want my wallet back or I'll
mash you!" shouted tho short man.
Exactly. No need Of raising your
voice to disagreeable pitch. Never
forget that you arc gentleman no
matter what the circumstance
Where is my wallet?'
Here, sir. aud l have great pleas
ure in returning it. am sorry that
we have had any misunderstanding"
An officer was sent for. and while
waiting his appearance the young man
said TO the crowd:
II never have any trouble with q
gentleman. never. am Obliged to all
Of you for the cnurtcsies which you
have extended. Let us part as gen.
tlemen should"
The officer soon arrived aud walked
him away TO tho station, but that even
ing about o o'clock. as l was walking
on Meeting street tho prisoner halted
me and said:
Il desire to thank you for your con-
sideration In that affair. You treated
me rs gentleman. sir. and shall not
forget It."
but | thought you --you-"
''Oh. yes was locked up tight
enough. but the officers at the station
were no gentlemen. sir. no gentlemen,
and they treated mo in such manner
that felt compelled to bid them good
night. l will not say Gu revoir."
Iwent up to the police station to in
quire about it, aud the sergeant in
charge replied:
What! That gentecl fellow with
eyeglassesl Oh. he's in there"
''But you had better look" e
He entered the corridor aud looked
into the cell. II was empty. The
''gentleman" had sawed ono OF the
window bars of and gonc out by way
OF the alley.-N. y San.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-05-09

A SPECIFIC for all diseases discovered, In the
remedy trademarked KIDD's GERN ERADICAToR,"
positively cures all diseases because IL Kills all
germs and microbes IN the system which physicians
are agreed IL the % ali disease. The air water
and food are full OF these tte causing catarrn
consumption. diabetes and Brights disease cancers,
tunors and all so-cAed incurabe diseases ~ sS and
s5 f2L gals sent anywhere receipt OF price. Tho
Am Pm and Med Co. Incorporation, Royalty props,
Spencer Clay county Iowa, who Issue guarantees u
cure. Sold 10 Sioux City BY Moore, Hansen, sedg-
wirk A belong Franz and scherling & Arnold Drug
stores and jobbed by Hornick. Hess More.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-05-09
An Esthetic Soul.

Willie-Yes. I've sold my parrot OIL
account Of his profanity.
Billie First time l ever knew yet
objected to anything of that sort.
Wiilie-Oh. don't mind it much.
but the combination of green parrol
aud blue streak offended my artistic
tastc.--Indianapoiis Journal.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-05-09
SHIL0H'S
CONSU M PrIOh
CURE.

The success Of this Great Cough Cure IS
without parallel in the history Of medicine.
All druggists are authorized 10 sell II on pos
tive guarantee. test hat no other cure can sue
cessfully stand. That it may become known'
the Propretors, at an enormous expense, are
placing Sample Bottle Free into every nome
N the United States and Canada. II you have
a Cough. Sore Throat, or Bronchitis, use II, for
Il will cure YOU. If your child has the Group,
or Whoopinc Cough. use j, promptly, and relief
is sure. II you dread that insdious disease
Consump,ion. use it. Ask your Druggist tor
SHU.OH'S CURE, Price 10 cts, 60 cc'S. and
sr II ycur Lungs arc sore or Back tame
y. cb;IoLi, r--,,,. t'-e'e- pr'-" e CTS.
K5- M,nuon this paper. "a
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-05-09

yRAUTIFUI. WOMEN mace by using sYoUTua
gIH1'' of Partisan fame. Tho only genuine French
and oriental face preparation In the U. ). IL Is
Enrmis dew colorless like unto pure spring waten
mo had or sediment. IL removes sallowness.
frecklcs, tan, roughness. impure matter creates q
soft yelvety skin, tnparts that look Of Innocence.
and frcshfss "a pack ckage, threesor Is. sent re-
ccpt of prize. T6c Am. Pin and Med. Co. lncorpor-
stions Itoysky props. spencer. lows Sold IN sioux
City at retail by Moores Phar, Hansen, Sedgwick q
DcionK. Peavey Grand. Franz and scherliug Arno,.
Drug storcs and wholcssied By Hornick. Hess More
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-05-09
The thoreham 1 a Failure.

A Washington correspondent says:
Vico President Morton said to friend
a few days ago that the Shoreham hotel
venture had given him more trouble
than any other investment OF his life
He had done we'll financially, he said,
until up 10 the time the rotten floors
collapsed under the weight OF falling
piece OF iron, the building paying about
l2 per cent yearly on tho capital in
vested. but the scandal abcSt the buffet
had caused both him and Mrs. Morton
to pass many sleepless nights. Now
the floor gave away. and with their fall
goes all hopes Of financial prosperity in
the venture, for q time at least. II
will cost $4,000 TO make the repairs.
and probably not for years to come will
the house recover its popularity. Mr..
Morton, by the way, is very eager TO DO
renominated for vice president
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-05-09
New York In 20O1.

Tew Yor Dame Ia thousand years
hence. TELL my daughter she must
not forget that dinner will be an hour
earlier today. She is in Egypt"
Automatic Servant - "Yes, num-"
Telephones Photographic signal to
Pyramid station, No. 80. 900.
DAME SEQ the air ship from Mar
ket street. Japan, nearing the window.
Bring my husbands slippers and dress.
Ing gown"
Automatic Scrvant-"Yes, mum"
Dame-"Now touch buttons A, l., r.,
I, v, w and y, think that will be all
we will want for dinner Here comes
my daughter on her bi-wing flyer, just
in time. Call up No. s,sss."
Servant--"Yes, mum"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-05-09
Warranted Not 20 FADE.

Proprietor (angrily)-"How does 1t
happen, sir, that in all this rush you
have not made sale this week?"
Calico Clerk (repentantly)-"It was
AL owing to looking after your inter-
ests, SIR"
"Nonsensep'
"It's true. sir. Every old lady, young
lady, and school girl who came to my
counter asked IL our calico would fade,
and / swore up and down they
wouldn't"
"Well?"
"Well, I've just found out they
wanted the stuff to color Easter eggs.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-05-09
Too Low Down.

Miss Astorbilt-"Are you going to
Miss Bangup's party?"
Miss Tremont(of Boston) n)-'Certainly
not have no desire to associate with
the common herd she has about her
Miss storbilt-"Common herd?
Who?"
Miss Tremont--"Oh! millionaires and
such people"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-05-09
German
Syrup"
For | hroat andL Lungs

- ~ a AAA wv ~ - - 49, - -
have been i'll for
Hemorrhage about five years,
have had the best
Five Years. medical advice,
land l took the first
" dose in some doubt. This result
"ed in a few hours easy sleep. There
"was no further hemorrhage tillnext
/" day, when had slight attack
which stopped almost immediate
"ly. By the third day all trace of
" blood had disappeared and | had
recovered much strength. The
Fourth day / set up in bed and ate
my dinner, the first solid food for
1.-TWO months. Since that time |
"have gradually gotten better and
am now able to move about the
"house. My death was daily ex-
"pected and my recovery has been
"a great surprise to my friends and
the doctor. There can be no doubt
"about the effect of German Syrup,
"as / had an attack just previous to
"its use. The only relief was after
"the first dose" J X. LoUGHHEAD,
Adelaide, Australia. q
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-05-09

GENTLEMEN + your vitality failing? Do you feei
ImpOtency creeping on yOu2 Ask for THE GREAf
FKEScB PRFsCPfPriOS'' II Is specific for iHyOlun-
tary losses premature old age sOftcping Of the brah
nts loss OF memory aud Of power Of the generattye
organs IN either Use OF stimu nts, MAKES MAh
niTD IIFx t,ONP ANON AHIE and society pleasure,
Guarantees 10 cure. Only French article In the =
Iefus- all substitutes The Am PHI and Med. Co.
Inc0rp, Royalty props, spencer Ia e2 lacsage Vi
three for Is sent per mail receipt Of price AZ retail
IN sioux CIV by Moore's Phar., Hansen, sedgWi"k
IICioug. fur~rT 6+Snr
stares aud wholesaled by Hurnick, Ress & More.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-05-09

The air brake millionaire, Westing-
house, Is practical mechanic being ths
graduate Of IA machine shop in which be
spent his youth. He 10 q skillful draughts-
man, and his remarkable memory for facts
and figures enables him TO carry In his
head the details of his vast business en-
terprises. He works hard he has done
all his life, and net infrequently he may be
found at hts desk late at night he is
aIort sc years old.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-05-09

Esmerelda Longcoiiiu--I saw you
kiss Miss Elderly yesterday when you
met her on the street. thought SOU
and she were at daggers' points. i
know she talked shamefuIly about
you.
Birdie McHenc,in--I know It too.
but she has grown SO old aud ugly
that have forgiven her everything
zssas Siklings.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-05-09

Founders replenish the ocean at a
very rapid rate. In season one hounder r
produces many millions of eggs, scattering <
them m broadcast through the water. The
soie produces 1000 900 eggs, a plaice not
less than 100000. while large turbot
has teen credited with the deposition of
| ,00C, OOO or IL, O0O, U0U of eggs.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-05-09

oNH HINJo4 n -
Both the method and results when
Syrup Of Figs is taken; 1t is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and act,
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys
tenn eHectually, dispels colds, .eadl
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial In its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50c
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA re SKRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. nv. NEW rOax. N.Y.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-05-09
Those iiI-Natured People.

New York Weekly.
ara(haughtily)-'T went to the tho
atre every night last week and had .
different escort each time"
Rival Belle Cvindicatively)--'You
should be more cautious, my dear"
''Cautious?"
"Yes, my dear, ill-natured people all
over town are saying you can't get the
same man to go with you twice"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-05-09

A novelty In the washing machine line
has Just been invented. 1t is connected
with a child's swing, and after the soiled
garments, with the proper quantity of
soap shavings, have been put in the tub a
child is put in the swing, which is set in
motion and moves autom atically and turns
the washing machine.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-05-09
A strong Combination.

Street 81 Smiths Good News.
Bliffers-''I have friend who Is tho
most peculiar man you ever saw. He
has regular South OF Ireland name.
but no looks like born German, and
yet he is really an Italian"
ClifIers-'By joye, he ought to go
into politics."
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-05-09

"A farmer of Carrollton, Ga, while
cutting wood the other day, found some
thing unexpected in perfectly sound
piece of wood. He was cutting when three
live frogs jumped out. He proceeded to
examine the wood, but found no decay
place, no knot near the residence Of the
frogs.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-05-09

"A carnival has been in progress Mt
Augusta, Ga, during the week, during
which industrial scenes have been de.
picted. Thousands of strangers have been
attracted to the city.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-05-09

Mrs. Walter Baker, Of Boston, whose
bequests to charitable and ed ducational In
stitutions nearly reach 81, COO, ,0OO, issaid to
have carefully studied the merits aud
needs OF these bene6ciaries during her
life and did not give at hAphazard.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-05-09
An Object Lesson.

New York Weekly.
Inkers--"I see you took in Niagara
Falls on your wedding tour"
Winkers-''Y-o-s, noticed my wife
hadn't the first notion OF how much it
costs to live, so i spent week there. :"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-05-09

Five cents saved on soap; Ave dollars
lost on rotted clothes. is that economy Z
There Is not 5 cents difference between
the cost of n bar of the poorest soap made
and the best, which is, as all know, Dob
bins Electric
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-05-09

J.CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o., Pro
prietors of Halls Catarrh Cure, offer $i,0
reward for any case OF catarrh that can
not be cured by taking Halls Catarrh
Cure 5, nd for testimonials free. Sold
by druggists. 75c.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-05-09

F1TS.-AH FitsstopPcd free by DIR KLrNE's GREAr
NERVE REsTORER. No FITS after nrst days use Mar
yelUus cures. Treatise aud s2DO tral bottle free 70
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-05-09

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoris,
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-05-09

limits half century OF business not
single passenger OF lhs millions who have
crossed the Atlantic in the CuBariers has
been lost.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-05-09

A CHILD that Is restless at night. and
don't sleep we'll. should be given DR.. lulfs
Worm Destroyers. 1t pay have worms. BY
mail, 70 cts John ID. Park, Cincinnati. ONO.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-05-09

The British authorities have been ad
vised of renewed activity in the ranks Of
the dynamite party in America, which is
said to be actively preparing to resume
operations.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-05-09

"BLEHIsHrs are unseen by night" but,
w hen daylight comes, everyone will know
w neither you use SA APOLIO. Buy u cake
aud clean your house.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-05-09

Terrific snow storms have prevailed
recently throughout the southeastern por-
tions of Russia, and Whole villages and
numbers of Isolated houses have been al
most buried I'm snow.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-05-09

Sufferers from Coughs, Sore Throat,
etc should try "BRowN's BRONCHIAL Tao
cnEs," simple, but sure reHedy. SOLD
ONLY IN poXEs. Price - cts.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-05-09

1t Is claimed that in almond ana
Madeira nut culture the Pacific eoasl
bids fair to surpass the world.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-05-09

Bronchitis Is cured by frequent small
doses of Piso's Cure for Consumption.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-05-09

LADIES ONLY. - TARDY NkSsThU ATIOSs
RELIEVED This Is 90 certify thai have pre-
eerlbeG DR. LcDuc's Periodical Pills OF Paris France
have decided that II this combination VII no: eI
cite the menses there Is nothing Ia medieiue thai
will / know them % he perfectly harmless foS 81
Kinds OF suppression from any cause. | have used
them In my practice and hnd most stubborn eases
yield. r. ]. Kidd, NJ. D.. McGill College, montreal,
Cansda" az a package or three for -. Am. Pin and
Med Co Incorporation Royalty prOps., Spencer, In.
Retailed IN sioux City by Moore, Hansen, Sedgvick
a Delong Peavey Grand Franz. and schcrins& Arnold
Drug stores aud iobbed by Hornick Hess More.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-05-09

BEEcHAM's PILLS cure Bilious and Ner-
vous Ills.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-05-09

GESTIEMRg-"THE gISa formerly Of Europe.
Cor gonorrha gleet aud other urinary disorders the
aaiesest IN the world cures In two days ~ Is hghy
recommended by the leading sporting men ln station
oo.itlon and renown Ladies' praise Il for LeucOrtfa
n can be carried In the pocket 81 package OF two
Tor as send on receipt Of price No structure In using
..Tsr KsNe sent per mail. The Am. PIN and Med.
Co Incorporation. Royalty props. spencer; iowa
sald AZ retail IN sioux City by Moore Fhar hahsea,
schsrling A Arnold Drug stores, aud wholesaled by
Horuiek He's & More.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-05-09

Ohio &Niss. Railway.
Office President and
General Manager.
Cincinnati. Ohio
"My fbot suddenly
aud gave me
q VERY severely
spraiqed ankle. The
sppncauo y 81 81.
Jacobs OIL resulted at
once IN arslief nom
W. PkAsopv.
rrest, 4 6en1 Aan'gr.
~>se naaa n - 4 unoI
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-05-09

71s Dolphin stfcets.
Baltimore. Nd.
Jan'y rs. lsW..
" was bruised bad
" in hip and side By
. fall and suffered se-
vsrely. g. Jacobs Oil
completely cured
me-" wMc HARpxNs
Member Of State
legislature
- "A n~samns> "a
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-05-09
That
Tired Feeling

ereyaiis with its most eneryating and disconragng
eject In spring and early summer. when the toning
effect Of the cold air Is gone and the days grow
warmer. Hoods ssrsaparIlla speedily oyercomes
THAT tired feeling" whether caused by change Of
climate, season or life, by overwork or illness, aud
imparts that feeling of strength and self conbdei &C
which Is comforting and satisfying. II also cures
sick headache biiousness indigestion or dyspepsia,
N u. BE sure 10 get
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-05-09
EGGS, BUTTER,
CASH.

Prompt Cash returns at highest marke.
prices, made ON all shipments Of
country prod uce by
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-05-09
HALEY e. CHASE,
Commission Merchants
Axp WHOLESALE rRUIr DgALERs,
SIOUX CITY, "a.

Sioux National Bank, Sioux City.
RxgenxxcKei@ First Nstional Bank, sioux City
Corn Ex. Natl Bank. Sioux civ.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-05-09

SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. nv. VIEW roRx. E.x