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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-06-03
IN REGARD TO OPIUM SMOKING
Eminent Physicians Pronounce the Chinese
Weed No Worse Than Tobacco.

Eminent Physicians Pronounce the Chinese
Weed No Worse Than Tobacco.
British Medical Journal: Exact
knowledge of the effects of opium
smoking is yet wanting and il is still an
open question whether the habit of
smoking opium is really as baleful as
some persons allege-that il is, for in
stance, more baleful than the habit Of
smoking tobacco. NJ. l.. Baret, a
French naval surgeon, has made some
interesting observations, which were
recently reported in his Notes dc
Geographic ct photographic Medi-
Gales" published in the Archives de
Medicine Navale ct Coloniale October
and December number; of 1897.
Opium smokers: writes NJ. Baret
(p 405). ARE not wanting in Tientsin.
The chandou substance for smoking)
that is sold in this town is not all of a
good quality, and is always largely
mixed with native opium cultivated
and gathered in the province of Kouel
Tcheou and Yun-nan: because il the
officials in China deplore the use of
count of the rather illusory and very
population, but on account Of the inn
portant outflow of the precious metals
which it causes. Therefore they en-
courage the culture of the poppy in the
south and southwest provinces of the
empire, where it grows well, hoping
first to establish a competition with the
Indian opium and soon perhaps to di-
minish it's importation considerably-a
simple question of economy"
N. Bare. states tha. during the fonr
winter months at Tientsin, and now
and again during the three years in
the country districts OF China, he has
collected a large number of observa-
tions on opium smokers. which have
led him to the following conclusions:
1. Opium smoke is not, either morally
or physically, the destructive or de-
grading agent that certain moralists
have declared IL to be- 2. Its use is
not more dangerous than the use of to-
tacco or fermented drinks. 3. Its
abuse is less dangerous to the
individual than the abuse Of al.
cohol. He adds that in the unani-
nous opinion of the Chinese doctors,
corroborated by that of numbers Of Eu-
ropean and American practitioners of
China, India and the Malayan coun-
tries, the habitual ise of opium Ia an
excellent prophylactic against malaria,
and especially against all pernicious
forms o. paludism.
Finally. 1t Is stated that opium
smoked occasionally when, for exam
pie, II Is necessary to make great ef-
fort without being able to obtain nour-
iShmaut acta nS r veneral tonic and
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-06-03
A Fire Hunt

At that time fire hunting ured to be
practiced 10 a considerable extent, and
many deer were killed in that way. to
say nothing Of the live stock and cat
tie. | am very glad TO say that this
practice Is now prohibited by law. l
recall an amusing incident that hap
pened to two OF planters sons one
night. The boys were hunting, the
elder CARRYING the gun and the Younger
the pan Of IRE. Presently they beheld
the eyes Of deer about twenty yards
away, gazing in fascination at the
light. "There he is" said the Younger;
"shoot him. Toni" Tom Immediately
sighted between the starin. eyes and
shot. The boys heard fall and a
scuffiing among the leaves and then
the animal lay still. "We've killed
him." cried the small one gleefully.
.We nothing" said the elder. Il killed
him, Frank" Upon investigation i,
was found TO be "a favorite thorough
bred colt Of their fathers. "Whew!"
said Tom; "we'ye killed Meteor
Frank. @Wci the deuce!' said Frank.
"You killed him. Tom. - Charleston
Is. G. Nems.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-06-03

~
Antoine Louis Phillips Marie. prince
Of Bourbon-Orleans. son of the due de
Montpensier. Since then her home has
been IN the Spanish capital. and she
now has two sons. Alphonse and Louis
Fernando, cousins To the baby king of
Spain
The princess. who is now 30 years of
age, is not handsome. but has u fine
figure and is woman of ele-
giant carriage. She is rather
slight, but not thin, is graceful
i'm movement and always self possessed.
Her hair is brown and her eyes blue,
characteristics that are not generally
considered as pertaining to those of
Spanish blood. She is woman of
much force OF character, strongly in
tellectual and enthusiastically inter
ested in any cause that looks TO the adj
vancement of womankind. The prin-
cess and her family live in one OF the
superb old palaces of Madrid. Their
private home life is simple. but the
offic.a al life Of the family l. on u
sale of luxury befitting the royal po-
sition. The princess gives many enter
tainments, dinners and receptions, and
takes u prominent part In all the FASH
ionable gaycty of the spanish capital.
She has pepchant for elegant dress
and runs over To Paris several times a
year, for the two-foid purpose of re-
plenishinx her wardrobe and seeing her
aged and exiled mother. In the natter
Of costumes. il is said that she has
made special preparations for her visit
To the United States, and will wear
some OF the handsomest gowns ever
seen on this side cf the Atlantic.
rrno, George OF England.
II Prince George VI England comes
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-06-03
CHURCHES AND BUSINESS.
Strange Uses to which Houses of worl,
ship Have Heen Devctxd.

Our ancestors transacted good
deal Of business OF one kind and an
other in and about their churches.
with, the churches of old England ia
turbulent times were regarded as
places Of safe custc.y for public and
private property. In the border land
OF England aud Scotland the idea was
carried out still more completely, and
churches. or ut least their towers, be-
came regular fortresses, and not i9-
frequently were objects OF offense and
defense. We may note in rural Eng
land that in the cases Of ancient
churches the towers are often not
merely disproporiionaie in size 10 the
rest OF the church. but are carefully
and strongly built, evidently with an
object.
Even in peaceful Surrey and Sussex
the belfries arc veritable strong rooms
with barred windows and massive
doors. and often contain an ancient
treasure chest. lIther. at the first
alarm. money and valuables were hur-
ried, for, beyond the security OF thick
walls and bars and bolts, there was an
egis OF sanctity which in supersti-
tious age protected the building from
the most ruthless of foes. The fortress
like construction of many OF the border
land churches is an interesting study
TO antiquarles. In more than the
well-known case the holy ediiice con-
sists merely OF barn attached to but
walled off from regular Pele tower.
Even in southern England semi
military character is given sometimes
to a church tower by the cresset.
wherefrom. in cases of general danger,
such for instance rs the Spanish ar
mada or the French incursions OF q
later period, the beacon fire spread tn.
news from town 10 town and ffom vii
lage to village.
In lone districts, such as the marsh
land of Kent and the Fen country OF
Lincolnshire, the tail church towers
which are such prominent features in
the landscape served very important
purpose, inasmuch as they were land
marks for travellers. and even today
the pedestrian has reason To be thank
full for the guiding presence Of Boston
stump or Lydd tower at the close ol
hard days walking. In q later age
than that OF civil war the vaults oi
coast churches played very import
ant part in what was an important
branch Of business. When q new rec
tor was appointed to church in the
wealds of Kent or Sussex IL was usua
for him 10 receive a contribution to hi;
wine cellar. accompanied by concise
jntimation that out of regard for his
future peace and happiness. and per-
haps safety. he would do well not tc
inquire too closely into the uses tc
which the vaults beneath his church
were put.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-06-03


ANDY can. TONS COURT.
| with strings OF black velvet tied under
the chin, while black velvet bows hold
Ia place the white kerchief.
Scarcely less sweet than Priscilla is
the demure Quakeress in garb OF gray
satin. folds of white over the breast
and inside the close Quaker bonnet,
also OF gray satin, relieving the same
ness of color, while the bow under the
chin is just hint coquettish.
The prettiest of ill the doll ladies
was by one acclaim pronounced To be a
New York lady of the year 1850, in
gown Of green-shot silk and long fur
trimmed cloak. A huge muff hides the
little hands, while great black velvet
hat, with nodding plume. completes a
costume not very different from the
winter of 90.
A lady OF the court of Washington
who, FOR beauty and grace, might be
Lady Martha herself, or even sweet
Nelly Curtis, stands resplendent IN
petticoat of white satin. with court
train of white. brocaded in gold and
gay colors. Powdered hair in long,
loose curls, looped back with pearls,
and pearls around the throat, complete
the picture of loveliness.
Then come other costumes-Ameri-
can notifications of the empire gown,
and an exact copy Of the portrait OF
Mrs. William Beekman. New York
belle of the year isl5, tae dress being
full skirt OF dark blne silk, the neck
and bare arms being half hidden, hall
revealed by drapery of rare lace. One
tiny hand clasps a rose. The black
hair is tightly drawn back from the
high forehead, and is covered by .
tight cap of lace, with enormous bows.
Strange to say the dress which ex-
cites mast comment and ridicule is that
of = lady of 1868. the great balloonlike
skirts, coal-scnttle bonnet. and lace
shawl, proving too much for the risibles
Of even those who at one time wore
and admired it.
Three gowns of the present day, Q
walking suit and dinner and reception
dresses, complete this exhibit, which
is one Ut the most unique in the build
ing.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-06-03
Better Looking Girls at Home.

1t IS narrated Of a distinguished
American journalist that when he Wis
tied Egypt for the first time he rode
out one morning to take look at the
pyramids. Mounted upon bony As
syriaa mule he had inspected these
mammoth chefs d'pvre Of the lost arts,
when suddenly he was brought face TO
face with the Sphinx.
GOSH" said he in tones of astonish-
ment. What's this?"
That" exclaimed Hassan Ben All.
the faithful mameluke guide. that is
the famous Sphinx-emblazoned in
song and illumined in glory"
"Humph.7 said the journalist. after
a critical review of the placid DANES
features, $50, this is the Sphinx eh'
Well, | don't think she amounts TO
very much. We've got girls in our
Office 100 per cent better looking than
she is."- Warerley Magazine.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-06-03
Mrs. Rsiliy's Peaches.


Whether ia Michig n they grew,
Or by the far Pacific,
Or Jerseywards, never knew
Or cared-they were maguitquei
They set my hungry eyes afiame,
Ny heart to beating quicker.
When trotted out by that good dame,
Adrowned In spicy liquor
OF divers sweets in many a land
have hetimes pa-taken.
Yet now for those old joys stand,
Ny loyalty unshaken'
Ny palate. weary of the ways
OF modern times, beseeches
The tooihsome grace Of halcyon days
And Mrs. Reilly's peaches.
Studded with cloves and cinnamon,
And duly spiced and picked,
That Wand was as choice an one
As ever palate tickled!
And by those peaches on his plate
No valorous soul was daunted.
For oh the more OF them you ate
The more OF them you wanted.
The years have dragged weary pace
Since last those joys tasted,
And | haze grown 50 wan of face
And, OF! so slender wasted
Yes. all j. sadly changed, and yet,
II this eulogIum reaches
A certain lady, shall get
A quick return In peaches.
Chicago Record.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-06-03
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products TO
theineeds of physical being, will attest
the value TO health Of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
Its excellence is due TO its presenting
In the form most acceptable and pleas
ant 10 the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
alive: efectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation:
Ii has given satisfaction TO millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because II acts on the Kid
news. Liver and Bowels without weak
euing them and it Is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being we'll ii,v!issd sS ysSSa VI not not
accept any substitute if offered
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-06-03
'aOYALTY At THE FAIR
People With kingly Blood il
Their Veins.
Prince George OF England, thu Czrsyiea
Of Russia, Raiah OF Johore, Prince
Cusnthsr Of Germany and the
Shah OF Persia Expected,
Copyright. 1881

ICopyrfght, Is83
The presence OF members OF some OF
the royal families of the old world will
be one of the features of the Columbian
exposition. 1t is not often that royalty
travels beyond the confines of the con-
tinent, although kings, queens, princes,
shahs. sultans and personages of that
ilk always visit good deal among
themselves.
The United States has had very little
attraction for them. In recent years
the king of the Belgians and the king
of Sweden have been the only European
monarchs to journey out OF Europe,
and the young czarevich. when he
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-06-03

SO long as the failing embers of vitality
are capable OF being rekindled into a
warm and genial glow, jnst so long there
is hope for the weak aud emaciated In,
valid. Let him not, therefore, despond
but derive encouragement from this, and
from the further fact that there is a
restorative most potent in renewing the
dIlapidsted powers of broken down sys-
tenn Yes, thanks 10 the unexanplcd tonic
virtues. HOstetter's stomach Bitters is
daily reviying strength in the bodies and
hope in the minds OF the feeble and
nervous. Appetite, refreshing sleep. the
acquisition OF flesh and color, are bless
ings attendant upon the reparative pro-
ce ,ses WHICH this priceless invigoI ant
speedily initiates aud carries to a success
ful conclusion. Digestion IS restored, the
blood fertilized, and sustenanee afforded
to each DEMONSTRATING organ by the BIT
ters, which is inoffensive even TO the
feminine palate, vegetable in compost
tion, and thoroughly safe. Use it, and re
gain vigor
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-06-03

Ladies, use DR.. LaEue's "PerOdicsir Pills from
Paris. France. Established in Europe 1885,; United
staes 1887. Cures all suppressiops irregu!aritie.
and mouthly arrangements safe. ha rnless reliable
They positively mus; not be taken during pregnancy
Many OF the Ills 70 which ladies are srblect TIE
direct results OF irregular erstruatloH Continued
moathly suppressOns result 10 blood poisoning and
euic< conso N ptoa. a. package or for Is per mai
IN plain sealed envelope receirt Of price The Is
Rae herpical Co.. propr!etors. The genuine pill 80
by sels~tck . Grady. Sioux city. Ia. Wholesale and
retail AzenIs.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-06-03

Eioctr,eity is a wholly up-to-dats
toilet for fancy ball. One described
has skirt OF electric blue satin
covered with silver zigzags. the waist
encircled by the electric coils, repro
scuted by silver cord. This keeps the
low bodice. made Of crepe de chins
ia pDacc. and from 1t falls runic
Opening In front. of the same diaphan.
Gus material. There are wings at thu
back spd an electric star Ia the kair,
10 the hand q stan. surmaunted by Z
globe and encircled with the silver
cords. ~
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-06-03

Those beautiful silver coins provided by
special act of congress 10 commemorate
the great Columb bian anniversary exposi
tion NAV be had at the regular price of 81
by sending postal note for that sum "a
The DAILY TRIBUNE. Sioux City, Ia
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-06-03

BrEcHAMs PILLS cure sick headache,
disordered liver, and act like magic on
the vital organs. For sale by all drug
gists
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-06-03

white this, but gorgeous costume OF
satin. the skirt pale blue and the full
oyerdress of pink brocade, decidedly
nt at the hips. A lace cap by no
nd beautiful crow Ms the fiaXen hair,
W pink slippers and white stockings
esmplete the costume.
New England, Salem, and witchcraft
are forcibly brought to mind by a
dame in black pointed hat, short cloak,
and quilted skirt, the favorite night
riding costume of eccentric ladies of
that day, il report SO ancient can be
believed
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-06-03
August
Flower"

For two years suffered terribly
with stomach trouble, and was for
all that time under treatment by
physician. He finally, after trying
everything, said my stomach was
worn out, and that l would have to
cease eating solid food. On the rec
ommendation Of 4 friend / procured
bottle of August Flower. Itseem-
ed to do me good at once. j gained
strength and flesh rapidly. feel
now like new man, and consider
that August Flower has cured me-"
Jas. Z. Dederick, Saugerties, N.Y.9
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-06-03

In all that
modest beauty
which won the
hearts of stur-
d Y VI j ! e $
Standish a n d
sahola rly John
Alden stands
Priscilla, t h {
Puritan maid
en-, in gown of
brown home
spun, h G r
white llerchicf
crossed on her
bre a 81, the
ends hid d e n
under the lace
tr j m IN e q,
apron. Her
hat is half bon
net, half Nor
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-06-03

The Brooklyn bridge, the largest sus-
pension bridge in the world, is, with its
approaches, 5,9s9 feet long and cost sl3-
0UO,000.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-06-03

In the grand duchy Of Luxem burg
persons desiring work or help have
now only 10 send postal card TO the
director Of the postal administration
in order to have their wants adver-
tised in every postofiice in the grand
duchN
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-06-03

Mrs Trotabout--aI shall be on the
greater part of the day, as ! have
Joined the Society for the Suppression
of Needless and Nerve Racking
Noises
Mr.. T.--1Good idea, my dear Take
the baby with you. ~. Y. Weekly.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-06-03
DOLLS In COSTUME.
FASHIONS OF THE PAST AND PRES
ENT ILLUSTRATED.
How the Danes OF the Revelation
Dressed - Dangers OF the Hoopskirt
and Crinoline.

One OF tho
prettiest dis
plays in h e
woman's build
! n & a I I h g
Columbian Fair
and one which
has already ex-
cited much at
tention, is the
glass S case Of
dolls, part of
the New York
State exhibit.
Dit is intended to
be instructive
in its n a e,
|, and each little
dame is a copy
in miniature Of
some American
beauty of the
naet nrnracapt
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-06-03

The largest bell in the world is in the
Kremlin. Moscow its height is 81 feet
AZ inches; its circumference d7 feet 4
inches; its weight is estimated at 44S, 772
hundred weights.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-06-03

Al! Who use Dobhins' new Perfect Soap
praise it as the best sc soap made. 1t is
worth double any other Sc soap. Please
try 1T. Your grocer can get it OF his job
ber
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-06-03
WINFIELD, Kas. Feb. Is. isan.

" 4I-IsIIf N~.., =. =, TT.
1t gives me pleasure 10 testify to the
value Of Bile Beans Small they certainly
do all that is claimed for them.
IT. L. CAIRNS.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-06-03

-Hortensins, the Roman orator, had q
memory so wonderful that on n wager. he
spent whole dav at an auction and at
night repeated all the sales, the prices
and the names of the buyers.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-06-03

The largest desert is the sahara, 5000
miles from east 10 west l.0OO from north
to south: area, 5000, 0o0 square miles.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-06-03

The oldest statue in the world is of
the sheik of an Egyptian village. 1t is
believed 10 bc moi les, thar s,eea years
old
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-06-03

The longest tunnel is the St Goth
ard, nine aud half miles. II is 26 feet [
inches wide and Is feet 10 inches high
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-06-03

One Small Bile Bean every night for a
week arouse Torpid Livers. 25c per
bottle
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-06-03

London devours every year 40. 900
oxen, l,600.0)O sheep. 5O00O1 ca yes. 100
90 hog, fowls innumerable and .. .s)1, go
gallons Of milk
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-06-03

The largest theater in the world is the
| Paris opera house II covers three acres
| and cost 100, ,0oO 900 francs.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-06-03

In every female complaint irregularity
or weakness, and i'm every exhausted condi-
ton Of the female system - IL 1t ever fails
TO benefit or cure, you have ycur money
HoeE
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-06-03

presses regret at
the lack of the
picturesque ! n
American co s.
tune as c o M
pared with the
peas S mt and
court dress OF the
old world, the
casual observer
finds nothing "a
wish for.
First TO attract
th eye is a
Spanish bea uty
of the time ot
the settlement oi
st. Augustine in
full skirt and
lace mantilla
fol d e d around
the grace 4 Il
form and half
-
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-06-03

A littl e
Dutch frau
lein of tn e
early days
OF New Am
sterdam j n
dress Of blue
and close
cap OF white
n "A $ h Q r
place be-
tween t he
L n glis 5 h
eolonist and
a sister of
IA e r % w n
n Il ionality
and time in
her wedding
d ress. No
go " n Of
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-06-03
TIE WAY SIZE LOOKS

troubles the woman who
is delicate, rundown, or
overworked. She's hol-
low checked, dull eyed,
thin, and pale, and II
worries her.
Now, the way to look
well is to be well. And
tic way to be well, II
you're any such woman,
70 to faithfully use DR..
Pierce's Favorits Pre-
scription. That Is the
only m edicine that's
g,sara ateed to build up
woman's strength and 70
cure woman's ailments.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-06-03

The largest church IN the world h 81.
Peters In Rome; the smallest. church
ten feet square, In The Isle Of Man
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-06-03

Dh PhNN VI PIcHCIIO'
Mrs. Dodge. one of the New York
BrArd of Lady Managers, has the ex-
.rhsct in charge, and has arranged il in
rexcellent taste. Several of New York's
most prominent society women per-
sonally interested themselves in get
ting up this exhibit, and the dolls were
dressed by modistes whose fame is
world wide. While Mrs. Dodge ex.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-06-03

1t is calculated that in the entire
world sixty-seven people die every
minute.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-06-03
Eneouragsmsn. f,r the Feeb g.

Locusts are still eaten in Africa and
Ara hia
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-06-03

TOFIH Anu HaII NEW AMsI EKUAM WfD
covering the DING DRESS.
raven hair.
Close TO the senorita of 1868 stands q
dainty maiden of the colonial period in
quaint old English dress.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-06-03

Sioux CITY PRINTING Co. No. 469-2s.