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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-03-14

A dispatch from Rome to London
paper says the clericals are disturbed
by the statement, made on the author
ity of the new premier, that in the
event OF the death OF the pope the
Italian government would occupy the
vatican during the interregnum. This
would necessitate the holding abroad
OF the conclave for the election OF a
successor. 1t would also give the
Italian government an opportunity to
appropriate such OF the priceless treas
ures of the vatican as it might claim to
be the property OF the Italian people.
These treasures are regarded with long
Ing eyes at Rome, tho radical element
asserting that they ought to bo used
for the public benefit and instruction.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-03-14
A Cave or spiders.

A short distance out from Buena
Vista. Colo. there Is q cave literally
swarming with spiders Of curious
species. of immense size. some Of them
having legs four inches In length and
a body as large as that OF canary
bird. The cave was discovered In Dec.
1879, and was often resortsd to by the
pioneers. who obtained the webs for
use In place of thread. Early and late
the cave constantly resounded with q
buzzing noise. which Is emitted by tho
spiders while they are weaving their
nets.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-03-14
IT IS THE BEST.

Both the method and results wher
Syrup Of Figs is taken; il is pleasan;
and refreshing to the taste. and act
gently yet promptly ON the Kidneys
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
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 aad 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 800
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 1t. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA re SXRUP cO!
SAW FRANCISCO. cal.
t00f3sttf. xv. Hfw i0ax. M
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-03-14

In Warrensburg, Mo-, lives a light
ming calculator who has done, in three
ordinary accountants six days. He can
also. at any period of the day or night
give the exact meridian timo in hours.
minutes and seconds, though he cannot
tell time by looking at a watch or
sln
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-03-14

The following were introduced: BY
Goddard, for payment under the contract
OF the assignee OF the contractor Of the
Hot springs soldiers home; by Mr.. Witt
mayer, that insolvent debtors shall have
their assets pro rated equally by the cred
itors by Mr. Gardner, for a state librar-
ian; by Mr. Van Denackor, that no per
son shall engage in pharmacy who has not
passed an exam mination as to qualifications
under penalty of a misde meanor; by Mr..
Rowe, that clerks of the United states
courts shall file judgmen s; by Mr. Dukes,
that physicians shall not charge more
than )! per visit.
The report Of the committee on tho rev
enue bill to abolish the payment of tax on
insurance companies to aid fire depart
ments was adopted.
A bill for the establishment of an arte-
sian we'll experiment station at Huron was
passed unanimously. The bill appropri
ates 81, 900 on condition that Huron raise
the sum of $1,000 to support IL.
Senator Sheafe's blind asylum bill was
Lost, but, like a cat with nine lives was
resurrected by him and IN ade a special
order for Monday. The independents
favorite bill relating to the deposit of
county funds and advertising for bids for
the highest rate Of interest was lost.
Colonel NJ. II. Day is on his way to
Pierre from Wasbin gton 10 refute the
charge that he received money fraudG
lently.
PIERRE. S. d., March 3.-The resubmis
sionists scored the first victory yesterday
upon the adoption of the majority report
CT the jud ciary committee. Eighteen
voted for AMI thirteen against. Tn, con-
duct of the prohibitionist' in the matter
was great surprise, and the general
opinion prevails that they laid down. The
matter is "A special order for oc ock to.
day when It will b. finally settled. When
the time arrived yesterday, Senaor Mel
Vile, the leader of the prohibition forces
on the floor and who headed the minority
report, called the latter up. Senator
Ktttridge, the leader of the resubmission-
lists, moved that the senate proceed 20
r2H.sasr aeses .erel,ssss.~ zssA >s,sT. xr-rss@
najority anu minority reports, which car
ssss ~'aoposvu or rne
majority report. There was no debate
the president put the que' tion and there
were ayes and noes on viva voce vote.
Calls for a division resulted in the follow
ing vote:
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-03-14
Just Her Luck.

Mrs Bordenhouss--The last soap /
bought of you was SO full OF sand that
we could not use It in the family A.
all.
Mr.. Grenegrooer-very sorry. mad
am. As soon as l discovered the fact.
however. sent Il all back to the fac
tory; and We shall nevsr keep such
horrid stun again. assure you.
Mrs. Bordenhouss--Pshaw! That's
just my luck! ! wanted two cases Of
Il 70 put ia the boardsrs' rooms. Its
30 sconopieali-LiaAt.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-03-14

KEoKuK. Ia, March 7.--Dan Porter,
the colored man who walked out Of the
joil at Quincy, Ill, few days ago, sui-
cided near Fairmont, Mo-, yesterday.
Porter was under sentence of death, and
would have been hanged March 30
When captured by several farmers. hc
suicided rather than bo taken back to
Illinois and hanged. He blew his brains
out with . revolver.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-03-14
Satisfied.

Little Man (excitedly) hunting
for man named Bibbs, who said ! was
toadstool."
Big Man (calmly)-"I'm Bibbs, but
didn't call you u toadstool / said you
belonged to tho mushroom aristocracy."
Little Man backing off)-"rhats all
right We're all fond OF mushrooms"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-03-14

Isaac Miller, OF Thomas county,
Georgia, was out in his field watching
some burning logs and brush when a
inserted his ugly talons, one in the cor
ner of his eye and the other in the
scalp Of his head. Finding that his
game was too heavy to fly away with
he released his hold and fiewoff.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-03-14
Lawmakers Go Home.

BISMARCK, N. d., March r. The
North Dakota legislature finished its
labors and adjourned sine die last night.
1t was as whole q lively session
throughout, and some eighty bills
passed both houses The state appro-
PIRATES @25. 900 to make a worlds fair
exhibit During the session, aside
from tho election OF United States
senator, the most important action was
the killing OF bills looking toward equal
suffrage and resubmisslou OF the pro-
hibitory amendment
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-03-14
Forge works Burned.

CHICAGO, March THE Sampson
steam forge works on Sacramento ave
nue. were destroyed by fire this morn
ing. Loss, $50. 600.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-03-14
A Theory.
rect a. Smiths Good News.

Street ~ Smiths Good News.
Miss ST. Fashion, cannot under
stand how the delicate and refined Miss
Greendell, the poetess, could marry an
Indian"
Miss Brownstone (after reflection)--
perhaps he was rich"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-03-14
DOCTORS DISAGREE.
And One Kills Another at Wheeling
Today.

WHEELING, w. Va, March DR.
Geo. !. Garrison, a prominent politician
and physician, shot and killed DR.. Geo.
Beard, another prominent physician, on
the main thoroughfare at about II
o'clock today. There had been bad
blood between them for over three
years and fatal encounter was feared
by friends This morning they met In
the street and Beard made an abusive
remark Garrison drew his revolver
and shot, killing him almost instantly.
Beard was one OF tho first mayors of
this city
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-03-14
Tho Federal club Barouet

New YORK. March THE federal
club dinner was presided over last nigh,
by Chauncey NJ. Depew. Addresses
were made by Reed. Lodge, Roosevelt
General Woodford and Judge Armour
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-03-14

Newfoundland is just now in the
throes OF a fearful scourge ofdipht iberia.
One OF every twelve inhabitants OF st.
John's is suffering with the dread dis.
ease. The plague is not by any means
confined to the cities. but seems TO
have extended over the whole country.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-03-14
Am Eminent Doctor Dead.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, March 7.-Dr. NJ
q. Derwin, the nrst physician in the
northwest to visit Berlin to secure and
administer Koch lymph died here sud.
denly today OF feritonitis. The do
ceased was 35 years old.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-03-14
Charged with stealing Diamonds.

CDargeo win stealing Diamonds.
CHICAGO. Ill, March 7,--Frank An
trim, we'll to do young business man.
was arrested charged with stealing ~, 900
worth Of diamonds belonging to Mrs.
A. Il. Artz, we'll known society lady.
One OF the diamonds was found Ia
Antrim's possession. He claims he
found 1t on the street
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-03-14
The !, re. Powers r, '.,...,.'; That Be-


think OF Senator Sapheaa bill?"
Second Congressman-"I opposed it
at first but lately have found so much
popular opposition to it, that am in
clined to think it must be good thing"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-03-14
Mother and Ch,Idren Drowned.

CLIFTON, Ariz.. March 7.--Mail Con
tractor Greene reported Mexican
woman and i've children drowned al
Solomonville while endeavoring N
cross Gila River on raft
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-03-14

A man at Burlington, Ia, is reported
TO have borne without great discomfort
tie operation of quart OF water falling
upin his hand drop by drop from a
height OF three feet
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-03-14
vASELINE

teh AoAA-boiLia hiLs svnt ~ BY mali We will de-
iivcr free OF ai charge any person In the United
ttates. al thr following articles carefully packed
One Bounce bottle Pure vasclinc 10 cts
one :oanee hottie Nsselinc Pomade ..........f,"
One jar vasciins Cold Cream.
One cake vusciine csaspior Ice. ...........ioa
onc cake Vase Inc Soar. anscented -. ....fos
tne eaks vnsc!ne hoap, ansy sccnto 1. ....ye
One scuucc bottle Whito vaselins .............w.
a., -. w. y. ei.i3
Osfor POSTAGE stamps any ain 10 artce q the prics
namsd- On 10 account bo persuaded % accept from
Four druSgst any ysseliao or preparation thsrefro
rness laheel with cug sasns, lccsusoyo on VIII cor
ssin'y receive tn imitation witch has iistio OF No
vsius ssv'vsssvzs - ~. "a ss~se ~. y =.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-03-14

An attempt is making in the legisla-
ture of West Virginia to have the capi-
tai OF the state transferred from
Charleston to Buchanan, in Upshur
county
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-03-14

The population Of Toxic. the capital
of Japan, is rapidly increasing, while
that OF other cities and towns in the
empire 10 decreasing.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-03-14

FH ~ Sts-sss~s>s'esss> ~ me- - "
handling large sums OF money has com
, piled some interesting statistics in re-
gard to the weight Of a milliard of the
French coin of the realm. According to
him a milliard in silver weighs 10000
900 pounds; in gold, Gas, 100 pounds; in
1000 franc checks, 2,56o pounds, and in
1oO-franc checks. $4,000 pounds. AS
suming that carrier could carry 200
weight, eighteen men would be required
TO carry a milliard in 1,0o0-franc checks,
115 men for the same sum in 100-franc
checks, 1925 men in gold and $4,000 in
silver A milliard in ], ,000-franc checks
would make 1000 volumes of 500 pages
each
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-03-14

4 crocodile which had taken the
pledge" was recently shot on the Dian
tree river, Queensland. The creatures
stomach contained Father Mathew
temperance medal, dated 1880.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-03-14
Beatty Appointed.

WAsHiSGTos, d. c., March 7.--TAs
president has appointed JAS. II. beatty.
Of Idaho, United States judge for Idaho,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-03-14

ghost that whistles through its
teeth 10 reported TO have made Its ap-
pearancs in Kansas City, Mo.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-03-14

The death roll Of the present congress
is the largest since the organization OF
the government
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-03-14

An Australian photographers is re-
ported to get excellent pictures Of OBJ
iects at distance OF sixteen miles.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-03-14

James G. Swan, of Port Townsend,
Wash, has obtained and publishes affi-
seals are born all along the coast, and
that the pups can swim as soon as born.
II this can be proved it is said it will
change the whole Boring sea contro-
versy, as it is claimed now that fur
seals breed onlyon the Pribyloff Islands,
and that the species would be ex-
terminated il the hunters were not ex-
cluded from the Bering sea- Judge
Swan offers to prove the truth of the
stasenent to congress or a federal COM
mNAsAon- Eur seaNs ~ssr~ s.sssssa-
aant at Cape Flattery as now. They
are found in myriads and the Indians
are killing them by hundreds.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-03-14

New York now has larger area and
mileage OF asphalt pavemsnts than has
either London or Paris.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-03-14
scIAricA.

N. Ogden, Mich.
May II, 1890.
my broiher-Rev.
samuel Porter, was
cured by 81. Jacobs
Oil Of excruciating
sciatic pains in his
thigh"
J. III. l.. PORTER.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-03-14
SJACORs OIL
LUMBAco.

40 Kearney ST.,
Gan Francisco, Cal.
April 2s, 1890.
Ny wife and ! both
have been afflicted
with lame.baek and
sore throat, aud have
{ sund perma an q mt
cure by use Of Sc
Jacobs Oil.
Z. J. InHAua
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-31

the time being ali efforts 10 save souls
seem to be subordinated TO the business of
hair-splitting on doctrinal points and to
the disciplining Of confessedly pious cler-
gymen in respect to these. The uncon-
yerted are left to shift for themselves. and
to behold in awed wonder those who have
professed conversion. and who are es-
teemed pious, and who, noted for rare
abilities, have made close study Of the
ology, and who have consecrated their
lives to religious teaching and service, ar
raigned and convicted of false belief and
false teachings.
It requires no profundity of philosophy
TO perceive that this state Of affairs does
not tend to the promotion of Gods glory,
or to the spread of religion, or to the bet
terment of mems lives. The simple truths
which, after an ordeal of fierce controversy
for eighteen centuries all are agreed upon,
are the truths which Convert men and bet
ter their lives, after all, and to those who
care more for results than for ine-spun
theories about the means for attaining
them, it would seem better for all who &C
cept these to unite in fraternal endeavor to
teach and impress them, than TO spend
their time in wrangling over mystifying
collateral uuestions
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-31
HAIR-sPLITTING VERSUS SOUL
SAVING.

At no prior period in this country's
history have there been so many stimuli
taneous divisions in religious councils,
embracing so many denominations and
sects, as st the present time. Among
those claiming TO be par e<cellence ortho-
6ox Christians, among the Mormons and
in at least one Jewish congregation there
have been, or are pending, or contem-
plated, arrangements of distinguished d.
vines for alleged heterodoxy. or there are or
have been acrimonious discussions over
proposed revisions of creeds, or on nice
points of doetrinal faith, or on rules of
church government
Of late the larger share of public atten-
ton and excited interest has been at
trscted 10 the arraignment phase Of this
phenomenal ebugition of sacerdotal acsiv-
ity. Whether it be q mania. or an epi-
demic, or an odd manifestation of the
competitive spirit, different denomins-
tons seem to have engaged IN brisk II
VARY for the palm of supremacy in the
matter of calling 10 account distinguished
opponents Of their several creeds for al
legged heserodoxy in habits ofthought, con-
scientious convictions or forms of express
sion.
Ii is q strange coincidence that in every
such case il is conceded by those who ar
rsign him that the srraigned minister is
eminent for intellectual and forensic shil-
ity. for piety. for good works, and for pop
ularity and success in his uinistraticns.
But one and another has been held 70 ae-
count in that they have hesitated TO
preach, teach or insist upon, as essential
% salvation era better life. this or that
conclusion Of hySone church council or
Trainer Of church creed.
One or another has been unable 70 sc-
cep;, or il accepting 70 insist upon, ac-
cording to the strieteSt Interpretation.
transuhStantiation, or the immaculate
conception. OF bodily resurrection. or the
communion OF saints, or infant damna-
ton, or this or ths; mystical doctrine. In
some cases, perhaps. hesitation 20 insist
upon some of these has been because they
were found % be stumbling blocks for
many 10 the acceptance Of the simpler
truths which constitute the essence Of
Christianity and of pure religion; those
simple truths which inspire 20 meskneSs.
charity, long-SQfering, patience. philan-
paropy and 10 pure and vir,aous life.
II IS. noteworthy that this bathurst of
doctrinal polemics IS attended BY seem
ing paralysis of the revival spirit, beth
among the clergy and tie people. For
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-31
A DEBT OF HONOR.

In the supreme crisis of her existence,
sust after the great fire, Seattle contracted
. debt, which. since it was beyond the
charter limitation. she cannot be forced to
pay. tits essentially debt of honor. To
refuse to ratify the debt and provide for its
payment, would be an act of reputation
shameful and discreditabIc to the last de-
gree. II would give Seattle bad name
that ten years of honest effort could not
overcome.
But in spite of these considerations there
Is, il is Illuminating to confess. an effort to
defeat the bond proposition. The motive
is mean one of class prejudice. having
no basis beyond the wish of certain ele-
ment 10 make display of political power.
The question is not one of class interest
or any other interest. 1t is simply ques-
ton of integrity. debt fairly contracted
is due. and way is open TO repay those
who had sufficient faith in the ability and
in the honesty of Seattle TO make advances
in her time of trial and necessity. tits
the interest of every honest man in Seattle
TO see this debt paid.
Every citizen who values the good name
of Seattle should make it his business to-
morrow to vote for the bonds and to re-
mind his neighbor to go to the polls.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-31
ANOMALIES OF THE ENGLISH SO
CIAL AND POLITICAL SYSTEM.

Lord Clancarty's death throws the dra-
mats persona of the notorious Dunlo-
Bitton marriage and divorce case again
into prominence. In spite Of the deceased
carps unrelenting opposition to his
daughter-in-law, Belle Bitton, the music
hall performer now becomes peeress of
the realm in her own right, dropping the
country title of Lady Dunlo which has
been accorded her as the wife of an earl's
son in accordance with the English Gus
tom. Earl Clancarty was unrelenting in
his opposition to his daughter-in-law and
to his son till the last; but this is power
less to prevent his son now becoming .
member of the House Of Lords and the
owner Of vast estates in Ireland and his
wife wearing the ancestral diamonds.
Lord DunIo steps into his own from hav-
ing been dependent on the stage earnings
of his wife and so the anomalies OF the
case might be traced ad infnitum.
The case will be remembered by the
reading public. Lord Dunlo the dissolute
and not overnight son Of Earl Clancarty
became infatuated with Belle Bitton.
music hall beauty of London. More in
love with the title and the position In
which an alliance with an eari's son would
bring than with the Lord himself. the
idolized concert singer became engaged to
this scion of the English nobility from
among all her suitors. The father OF Lord
Dunlo objected most strenuously to the
connection when he learned that it was
likely to turn out anything more than
similar escapades of his son; but His
Lordship stole march on his noble father
in having q marriage ceremony duly per-
formed. This initiated a spirited cam
paign on the part of the father, who sue
ceeded in getting his son to sue for
divorce. In this the earl was unsuccessful,
and for two very good reasons: because in
spite of former irregularities Lady Dunlo
had been eminently discreet subsequent to
her marriage and because Lord DunIo
testified that he was perfectly willing to
recognize his wife as such and to live with
her.
Divested of the aristocratic humbuggery
the case is simply this: A concert singer
married young man beneath her in every
respect and his family made every effort to
dissolve the union, not, evidently, on ac-
count of the character Of the woman, for
that was demonstrably superior TO that of
the man, but because an alliance with
member of the nobility could have been
made, the life of Lord Dunlo constituting
no considerable barrier therto as matters
are regarded in England.
All this may seem reasonable to our
English cousins, but the whole nobility
business strikes Is Americans as an in
describably funny survival in this Nine
tenth century, and We are always ready
10 examine into the anomalies of the Gre
alton of barons ont of successful beer
brewers. to question the nobility of titled
criminals and 90 reflect upon the deafness
of social system in which such things
can be tolerated.