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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-23

A Experiment with Success Based Upon
Moro Than One IT,

Actual and repeated experiments
have shown hat the nearest hour of
the day or night may be a%scertained
in the following very curious way:
Make a snail running loop in a piece
Of sewing thread about a foot in
length, place a shilling in this loop.
see That the coin is accurately bisected
by the thread, and then draw the loop
tight up so that the shilling is firmly
slung at one end of the thread, says
London It'd Bits. Put on a solid table
a glass tHmbler with a fairly wide
mouth. Rest your right elbow on the
table in a drm and easy position so as
to avoid any shakiness in your hand.
hold the o'her end Of the thread be-
tween your first finger and the "ball"
Of the thumb g. e., the fleshy top joint
Of the thamb). so that the thumb nail
is undermost and a few inches above
the middle Of the mouth Of the glass.
Now, il you keep Your band quite
steady, the movement OF the coin
(Which is hanging inside the tum bler).
will become less and less until the
shilling is m~olionless. Then, in half a
minute or so, a very slight and rcgu-
lar vibration will commence, the coin
oscillating from side to side like a PEN
dulum and gradually increasing the
length OF movement until it gently
strikes the side of the glass. This
strike goes on in the most regular and
automatic way, first on n side ~ the
glass aud then on the other until, say
eight strokes have been struck; the
vibrations OF the coin then diminish in
length, until the suspended shilling
again becomes m~otionless and hangs
IN the middle Of the lumber. You
look at your watch and find that 3
O'Clock is the nearest hour.
| have tried this over and over
again, deliberately setting about the
experiment without bias or any inten-
ton OF influencing the swing OF the
coin, and also being ignorant Of the
time, and when my hand has been
steady the right time has invariably
been struck.
There is something very curious
about the phenomenon. Whether the
thread is Influenced by the pulse in
the "balp of the thumb or whether
there is some unconscious trausference
of intention" from the brain TO the
thread ! do not know, but in any case
the matter is sufficiently interesting 10
be worthy of a critical test by persons
who will carefully and without bias
carry out this singular experiment Of
telling the time.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-23
CHAPTER XIV.

The London season was passing quickly,
with its endless mopotony Of dressing, mu.
sic, and dancing, late hours la hot rooms,
and cool fresh mornings wasted In bed or
ovcr Ianguid toilets.
A year and q day-the anniversary OF
her fathers ~death-passed, and then the
anniversary Of Florence's broken engage.
ment. A few more weeks went by; and
once again Miss Worthington's brilliant
prospects were being commented upon and
enyied. Her pride had won its highest
award, or fallen lamentsbly. She ONE
times asked herself which, aud the answer
always came with the same vague wcari.
ness the same sickening doubt.
Lady Raven was radiant. Sir Edward,
the new Baronet, with rare muniticence,
had placed at Miss Worthington's disposal
. check for five hundred pounds, and had
sent y scrupulously polite letter to Flor
ed the valuation Of certain articles Of prop
erty, he had since learned had once belong.
ed to herself. Could anything be so oppor-
tune, so delicately thoughtful Lady Raven
thought, aud her interest In her beautiful
niece was increased.
Florence was striving bravely 10 appre-
claIc hUc VOSItlOu Blu W. ooukuh ~ ~
dear q price. She was tasting the delights
Of gratifed ambition, or ambition nearly
gratifed. Once again she was enjoying n
tete-s-tetc with Lord Harcourt Vernon ;
and his lordship seemed unusually moved.
There was actually nush on his face, mar.
ring Its aristocratic pallor. Miss Worth
ington, on the contrary, sat perfectly calm
and self-possessed--her face perhaps Z
shade paler, but not q whit softcned. Ills
lordship stood at some distance from her,
his elbow resting on . yelvet-draped man
tle-shelf, his eyes regarding earnestly the
purchase he was once more cont smplating,
and which seemed 10 him enhanced by the
slight difficulty In obtaining IL.
"You will let ME have you decision to
day, Florence. You promised IL to me-
And now there can be no reason for delay,
i think" he said; but he spoke a little
nervously.
His iordship was Z connoisseur In beau
~; aud no had decided that Miss Worth
ington, In all respects, was as nearly fault
less as q mortal could be, that her SUR
rcundings were now satisfactory, and snf-
lciently respectable to justify his choice.
As TO her heart, temper, and intellect he
knew little and cared less. Her accom-
plishments were evident and sufficient.
There need be no delay In my decision,
Lord Harcourt. II that 10 what You mean,' I
Miss Worthington said coldly; and with
great dcitberation. s.You do me, ! sup
pose, great honor, for which I must try ia
be grateful; but the decision rests more
with yourself than with me. You ask mo
TO be yoar wife, aud can only repeat what
passed between us the other day. tell
yeu that ] will b. U you caro- 70 take ma
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-23
Where wakefulness Has It's Birth.

Intelligent physicians are regarding
with an eye less and less favorable the
use Of narcotics While these are used in
extreme cases to afford greatly needed
temporary relief, professional efforts are
far more generally directed, nowadays
than formerly, TO means OF building up
the nervous system as a basis of healthiul
quietude. This is one reason why Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters has received the
sanction OF physicians as q nervine tonic.
Indigestion unrelieyed is the fruitful
father Of Insomnia, and the relief OF the
parent malady by the Bitters is usually
followed by a return 10 tranquil sleep.
Overwork, mental anxiety. sedentary
habits impair digestion and weaken the
nerves. The Bitters strengthens them by
renewing the ability to digest and assimi-
late the food. Besides this, it BEAUTIFULLY
stimulates the liver and kidneys. Bilious
ness. constipation, rheumatism and debil-
ity are remedied by this sterling medicine.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-23
IL Worked Well.

A red nosed man, with shabby
clothes, stopped before the row of seats
under the big weeping willow near the
bridge in the Public garden the other
afternoon, says the Boston Journal.
The seats were mostly occupied by
women and children. Bending down
opposite a bright-looking little girl
the red-nosed man said smilingly:
II wish had a nickel for you, little
one. Yon would like n ride on the
swan boats, wouldn't you, dear?"
Eyes. sir" replied the Child, looking
mp iimidly.
II knew yon did, my child. aud il !
only had a nickel you should have il .
Ia! hear that old bum talk" ex.
claimed q woman sitting near.
"If he ant got a nickel why don't he
shut up and move on" remarked an
other woman.
The red-nosed man pretended not 10
hear these remarks, and presently AL.
dressed tue little girl again:
"You remind me so much of one OF
my W litt1 ones mt home. II | only
had a nickel you should have it, my
pet"
"Oh,you make me weary" exclaimed
another woman In disgust. Here's
tho nickel for the child. Now do shut
ur aud get OUT
The rcd-nosed man reached out his
hand and took the money with an in.
jured expression On his hard features.
"Madam," he said reproachfully.
"the Lord loves a cheerful yiver. So
do !. It would hardly be right 10 be.
stow an u~ncheerful gift on this inuo-
cent little lamb; SO with your per-
mission I will use this nickel TO moisten
Gsy throat a lille. But always give
~cheerfuily, mn'm. II hurts tho feel
ings ora sensitive man 10 receive an
~uncaeerful gin. had almost rather
go dry"
Then the rcd-nosed man passed un-
der tho bridge. leaving behind him .
chorus Of did you evcrs?' and -No, I
aaversi~
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-23
NEEDLESS COUGHING.
Irritats the bronchial Tabes, Doe
Lot Nature Relieve Them.

In all bronchial affections the par
oxysms Of The cough should he placed.
As far rs possible, under control of the
will. says the iouthS' Compaaioa.
The old idea that disagreeable sem
sations In Tho throat Indicate the pres
ence there of something which ouybt
to come W. has been entirely dis
placed by tho more rational view that
the continued and prolonged efforts to
expel that something" are often pro-
ductive Of more mischief than would
result from It's being allowed to re-
main.
There Is attendant upon every dis
ease of the bronchial tubes n greater
OF less AMOUNT Of mucus. which ea-
udes from the mcmbranous lining Of
tue tube. OF course there are the ac-
c~ompanying signs Of Inflammation
heat, pain, swelling and redness; but
IL is the mucus emulation which Is for
the most part responsible for the disa-
grceable sensations which we instinct
lively attempt TO alleviate by coughing.
Now 1t is certain that in n great
majority Of instances, where the zen
eral health of The patient Is moi at
tackled, this emulation undcrgoes
what is called resolution: that is. it
Is reabsorbed through the line net
work OF blood vessels about The tubes
into the blood. where it is taken care
Of, aud complete recovery Is effected.
On The other hand, let us suppose
that we DO not wait for RESOLUTION to
take place, bat that, on the theory
that every particle Of the emulation
should be expelled. rs being of n poi
sonous nature. we strain TO exhaustion
every muscle Of expiration and. in
fact, tbs whole system. What followsP
We may have accomplished our inn
mediate object, or the seat of the in
flammation may have been out OF
reach. In either event, il we could
see the point nj which our efforts had
been directed we should discover that
they had not been productive Of the
results anticipated. Instead Of the in
fiammatioN being in any way allayed,
ve should find that an effect had been
produced similar 10 that which follows
scratching an itching sore. The irri-
tation has for The moment been re-
lieved, but it Is only q question Of
time when 1t will return with renewed
energy.
The habit of e~ndeavoring to expel
more Of the emulation than will come
AWAY with gentle aud %infrequeut
coughing is an ~exhausting and idle
one.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-23
TEMPER GENEROSITY WITH SENSE,
Too Many Girls Fail to Practice Self
Dentai-Nscessity for Economy.

The girl who is earning her money
by working says with "A sigh, when she
buys q hat, that Is too e~xtravagant, or
a box Of sweets hat she doesn't need:
-Well, | worked bard for This money;
NAV spend ii as ! please" That's rea-
'sonable. but she ougiitto want TO spend
At In the right way, says a writer in
the Ladies' Home JobyUal, She ought
to think OF the days when possibly
sickness will come--then does she want
to feel that she hasn't II dollar in the
world and that she IS being taken ARE
of by PEOPLE on whom she has no
,claimp Or there will come y day when
everybody is going for an outing; will
she have TO decline because she hasn't
saved any money? | know she has
earned it; I know the fine hat or fine
gown may be very tempting, but the
mere fact that she has given her life
80 many hours OF it-her strength and
her nervous force TO get the money
should make her cautious in taking
care OF it.
"Shall be mean?" asks a sensitive
girl. No. my dear; but | tell you it
rs Just as well 10 G Der the old
proverb about being just before you
are generous. There is no generosity
lin contributing TO q floral piece for "A
dead comrade and owing a bill 20
your washerwoman; there is NJ gem
'erosity in treating nil the girls you
know 10 ice cream and having 10 catch
cold because you haven't a thick dan-
mel petticoat on, the reason being you
have no money To bay one. The girl
lwho is talked Of rs generous with
money H.. am sorry to say, too often
livery foolish with it. She is ready,
when she has it. 10 lend il 10 whoever
tasks her, 10 give 10 whatever is going
Oil, and when ii is gone she either SUI
fers from its loss in modification and
tears or else she herself becomes Il bor-
'rower.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-23

DShR ~" - o1bS -
1Can't say, boss. It's sunthin' dat
growls an roars an switches his tail.
Him didn't wanter cum along, but /
Jest tied "a rope around his neck an
made him. He's tied up to dat tree
ober Oar an | reckon yo' orter gimme
bout two bits fur my trubble.
About fifty OF us went up the road
with the old man and a quarter of a
mile away, tied fast to a persimmon
tree and looking nightly Disguised,
was the biggest lion of the menagerie.
Dunno if it's an elefant, or "A nos
cerous. or a giraffee. " said the old darby
as he went up and began loosening the
rope, but yere he am, an bein' as he
killed my dawg, an bein' as | had to
drag him all de way ober, mebbe yo'
will make it TO bits.
Great Scott, man." gasped the man
ager as he gave the darby a silver dol
lar, "didn't you know this was a lion,
and the f~ercest one of the whole lot?"
NO. Nebber dun knowed what he
was. Jest got a rope an made him
cum along, an' when he growled an
roared | hammered him wild dis stick.
Much obleeged, sab. | will now go
out an see if ] can't dun cotch sunthin'
wild wings on IN Quad in Chicago
Times
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-23

Flower"

Zone of my neighbors, Mr.. John
Gilbert, has been sick for a long
time. All thought him pastrecovery.
He was horribly cmaciafed from the
inaction OF his liver aud kidneys.
1t is difficult to describe his appear
ance and the miserable state of his
health at that time. Help from any
source seemed impossible. He tried
your August Flower and the effect
him was magical. 1t restored
him to perfect health to the great
establishment of his family and
John Quibell. Holt, Ont.S
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-23

There Is more Catarrh in this section O.
the country than all other diseases put
together, and until the last few years was
supposed TO be incurab!e. For d great
many years doctors pronounced it a local
disc ase, and prescribed local remedies,
and by constantly failing to cure with
local treatment, pronounced it incurable.
Science has proven catarrh to be a consti-
t~utional disease and therefore requires
constitutional treatment Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by +. J Cheney y
Co Toledo, Ohio, is the only coustltu-
tioDal cure on the market. n is taken In
t~crnally in doses from 10 drops to a tea
spoonful. II acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfa es of the system. They
offer one hundred dollars for any case IL
fails to cure Send for circulars and tes-
timonials. Address
F J. CHENEY & co Toledo, O..
Sold by druggists, 15c.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-23

Dog Dealer-D'yeh mean TO say you
sold that 2-cent pup for s25? Why I've
got thoroughbreds that can't sell for
half that.
Boy-I sold him to a Boston woman.
What did you tell her?
Nothin'. ! jus put a pair o 25-cent
eyeglasses on him.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-23

Little Miss Freckles-Is your mother
maxim money keepin' b~oarders?
, Little Miss Mugg-No. The boarders
eats too much.
= Little Miss Freckles-W'y don't you
walk around the dining room in that
new yaller and green dress? That nd
make EN- sick.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-23

In these times Of grip aud pneumonia 1t
is Of great Importance that we should
know where 70 look for q safe and sure
remedy. 4 slight cold may become a
serious one, the scarcely noticeable pain
in the chest il too often the forerunner Of
pneumonia. The first cough may lead TO
consumption, a cough is always dan
gerous. Never neglect a cold or cough
for even one day. but get at once, as a
safe and sure remedy, Kemp's Balsam,
the best cough cure, which Is recommen-
del on all sides. 1t should be kept IN the
house regularly 10 avoid delay when
needed. 1t is sold at all the drug stores
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-23

Crete, or Gambia. Il . very fertile
Island covered with an abundant
growth Of aromatic herbs. myrtle, or.
ange. lemon, almond aud pomegransts
trees. Not long ago the people Of
Crete made \ desperate effort to ss-
cure their Independence from Turkey.
but they rel not ~successful
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-23

Students, teachers male or feualej,
clergymeu and others in need of change
of employment. should not fan 10 write 10
b. +. johnson * Co, Richmond, Va.
Their great success shows that they have
got the true ideas about making money.
They can show y0u how 20 employ Odd
hours prodtably.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-23

sHer religion Is very much like her
dress; she car put ton or OF. just -
she ~pleases."
@Yes, aud like her ball dress ut that;
there's Isn't very much II its--LiSs
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-23

IN II NEED or a REMEDY for a Sore
Throat OF Bad Cough or Cold use promptly
DR.. Jane's ENpectorant, q useiu. medicine
20 keep in the house. because Of its great
helpiulness In all Lung aud Throat
troubles.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-23
a Chill Eni)ys

The pleasant flavor, gentle action ard
soothing eject OF Syrup Of Figs, when in
need OF q laxative, n IL the father or
mother be costive or bilious, the most
gratifying results follow its use; so that
IL is the best family remedy known and
every family should have a bottle.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-23

Little Dick-I could lift our front
shutters off the hinges. What good is
they anyhow?
Little Dot-Oh, they is just for papa
to close when it's time for sisters COM
pany to go home.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-23

Mr.. Gumpps II l should die. l don't
believe you'd even wear mourning for
me.
Mrs Gumpps-Well, l might wear
half mourning. inst TO let folks know
you weren't more'n half u husband.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-23

strong, pump rosy,
and robust by tho " Discovery" It's espe-
! cially adapted to them, too. from its pleas
ant taste. Its an nppetizing, restorative ton
ic which builds up needed flesh and strength.
In every blood taint or disorder, II 1t
doesn't benefit or cure, you have your
money back.
DIR. II. ". PIERCE: Dear SIR win say
thar I rlsel the Medical Discovery" for my
little girl. and she 10 entirely well. cannot
rest ilssured that you viii always a v my
support
WA~z>&e44za3
Postmaster OF Alion, Perry Co.. Tenn.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-23

The distance from either the north
or south pole to tho equator, measured
along the earth's surface, is 5000
miles
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-23

Waiter-Ilere you are, sir. porter
house steak rare-that was your order,
] believe.
Guest-Hum. 1t isn't long since this
beef was killed, is il?
II s'pose not, sir.
No. can't be very long. ! see il is
still warm.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-23

The governor OF Oklahoma estimates
the population OF the territory at I J 50i
aud that Of the Cherokee strip at 100, .U'.
a total Of -! ,SO4.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-23
A Pale FACE

lAAf~ I3A1
comes o poor
blood. Your blood
needs to be enriched
and vitaliEed. For
this there's nothing in
the world 30 thor
oughly efectiYc IS
DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery.
Children who are
weak, thin, pale, and
puny are made
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-23

Throat Diseases with Cough.
Cold or Sore Throat Browns Bronchial
Troches" give Immediate relief. Sold
Only In boxes. Price % cents.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-23

Employment Agent-An7 recommen'
dalton from your last place?
Applics nt-No.
Where did you work last?
In q railroad restaurant
Discharged?
Yes.
What for?
I made the coffee too strong, an cut
the meat TOO thick.
Say! Here's Two dollars. Wait a few
days, and I'll try TO work you into my
boarding house.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-23

SCURvEY and seorbutic affections, PIN
pies, and blotches on the skin .re caused
by impure blood which Beecham's Pills
euPp
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-23

business Man-See here, sir! You
gave me u check on the Highly bank,
and ! find there is no such institution.
Financier (who has been playing in
hard lnck)-lioiA on to tho cheek. my
dear sir. 1t will be all right. The
bank isn't in operation yet.
Sir!
Oh. it's all right. After I get q few
thousand OF those checks out, the hold
ers will fud ii to their interest to club
together and help me start the bank.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-23

Miss Beabtie- What a perfect speci-
men OF Ionian architecture.
Adorer ian architectl-lndsed il is,
and | am delighted to find that you
know so much about architecture.
Small Brother-0h, you amt the
first architect sister has been en-
gagged to.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-23

Soft hands indicate Z character lack
ing energy and force.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-23

The world now uses 1900 kinds OF
postage stamps.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-23

An uncut diamond looks very much
like a bit Of the best gum arabic.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-23
4 Timely Ilt of Advice.

George-What's the object?
Clara don't know yet, but I'll tell
you all about il after I'm initiated.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-23

Housekeeper-Tryipg to get to Bos-
ton, Ell?
Tramp-Yes, mum; an II YIN give me
q little 20 help me on me way
Now what 10 you expect 20 do when
you get 10 Boston? Tell me that.
intend, mum, TO call on Mr.. Akin
son al git his recipe for Twin on 10
cents a week.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-23

The income OF Oxford university il
$500 coo.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-23

iadies. u.s. Dr. LaIiues Periodical RMS, from
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hey positively must not be taken during Pregnancy.
iAUy OF The !is TO yAirh ladies' sys subject TIRE tho
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tasaibly supprtssiOH- result IA Al00d poisJu!nK and
f41. cJusgrp tiDn. 81 . package OF . for &, per mai
a plain sea ed envelope on receipt Of price. The LIZ
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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-23

Little Johnny-She mus be, cause
she says she'll tell his father
him, she always does.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-23

The best opals are obtained from Hun
gary and Honduras.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-23

Little JOHNNY guess Tommy
Dodd's mother is his stepmother.
Mammals sheP
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-23

clara-Us girls are getting up a Sc
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-23

See '~Colcheser' Spading Boot al in
other column
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-23

Butterflies regularly migrate north
and south ike birds.