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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-16

A Sheffield dressmaker, who was
hned for overworking her assistants,
admitted that two girls In her en-
ployment began work at $3.50 on Tues
day morning and worked continuously
until $50 on Wednesday night, thirty
four hours, with an honr and half for
rest.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-16

A young man Of Nagoya. China,
vowed to marry thirty wives. In his
05th year now he has got rid Of his
twenty-sixth and is on the owe OF we'd
ding his twenty-seventh, happy in feel.
Ing that there are only three moro to
come
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-16

A plant known as wild orange. on
the island Of Reunion. IL said to pro-
duce beverage equal to coffee and
much cheaper. II can be used alone or
mixed. 1t is now raised ON $4,000
scres, and its name Is .'mussaenda.r
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-16

A circular issued by the United States
bureau of education shows that in 1901
there were 3,s04 libraries in the United
States containing 1000 volumes and
inward
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-16

The cheese mite Is more tenacious of
life than any other insect. Leuwen-
hoeck glued one to pin in order to
make microscopical examination.
and in this situation 1t lived eleven
weeks.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-16

There are 1900 Cherokee indians In
North Carolina, who own $4,000 acres
Of very fine land and have four govern
msnt schools. Their chief 10 Stillwell
Sownoolse and he cannot speak Eng-
lish.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-16

House rent IL rather higher in the
City Of Mexico than In Chicago; ksro-
ssns b so cents gallon, tea si.s5 .
pound, milk TO - cents quart.
These are the silver standard prices, .
dollar bsing worth about two-thirds Of,
env roe1oninw
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-16

An English journal is responsible for
the statement that an attempt is being
made TO form ladies' whistling club
in London. All candidates will have
to satisfy the committee that they are
fairly proficient before being elected.
One or two thoroughly accomplished
teachers will be engaged to give in
struction in the higher branches of the
art, and whistling duets, trios and glees
will he made special feature
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-16
FOREIGN RELATIONS.
Patrick Egan's Course in the mbrogiio With
Chile Sharply Critics I'd.

While our foreign relations have not at
Ill times during the past year been en-
tirely free from pcrplexity, no embarrass-
Ing situations remain that will not yield
10 the spirit of fairness and love of justice
which, joined with consistent firmness,
,haracterizes the truly American foreign
policy.
My predecessor having accepted tho
office of arbitrator OF the long standing
boundary dispute, rendered to the presi-
dent by the Argentine Republic and
Brazil, 1t has been my agreea BILE dutyto re-
seive the special ENJOYS commissioned by
these states to lay before me evidence
and arguments In behalf Of their respect
I've governments.
The outbreak of domestic hostilities In
lhe republic of Brazil found the United
States alert to watch the interests of our
sitizens in that country, with which we
garry on important commerce. Several
some time have been stationed at Rio de
Janeiro. The struggle being between
the established government which con-
trolls the machinery of the administration, q,
and with which We maintain friendly re-
lations, and certain officers of the navy
employing the vessels OF their command
In an attack upon the national capital and
chief seaport, and lacking as 1t does the
elements Of divided administration, have
failed to see that the insurgents can rea-
Sonably claim recognition as belligerents
This Is the position of our government
That of an attentive, but impartial OBJ
server of the unfortunate conflict. EN-
phasizing our fixed policy OF impartial
neutrality iu such . condition OF
sffairs as now exists, I deemed
10 necessary to disavow In q
manner not to be misunderstood the un-
authorized action of the lato naval com.
mander Of those waters in saluting the
revolving Brazilian admiral, being indis-
posed to conntenance an act calculated ia
give grstuitous sanction to the local In.
Surrection
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-16

Dr. Nicalsky of st. Petersburg at
tributes the form OF birds eggs tc
gravity. He thinks that every egg not
yet coated with a solid shell departs
from the spherical form and elongates,
simply because of pressure on 1t by the
walls OF ,he ovary. In birds which
keep vertical position when at rest
(such as the falcon and OWL, the soft
egg becomes short through the BIRDS
weight acting against the ovarian pres
sure. In birds which, like the grebe,
are nearly always swimming, the egg
lengthsns, because the weight OF the
body acts in the same direction az the
ovarian comprehension.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-16

Paolo Montegazz of Florence has been
recently giving his opinion in German
paper on the women of Europe. TO
the Spanish women he gives the palm
for beauty. THE Spanish woman" he
SAYS. lis bewitchingly beautiful. She
has small hands and feet and large eyes
like the open windows of a sun-burnt
marble palaces q figure full of grace
and life and long wavy, dark hair. She
is very religious, very ignorant, very
jealous, sensitive, idle and proud"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-16

The members of the British Football
the maximum salary for league
player. No club shall pay more than
$50 bonus. If player desires to be
transferred, and his club agrees, the
management of the league shall nix the
amount to be paid for such transfer
For a violation Of these rules the guilty
club is to be fined 81 1000, have six
points deducted from it's score. and be
liable to expulsion.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-16

The celebration of Guy Fawkes' day,
the British Fourth of July, is fast go
ing out Of vogue. This year in London
the building Of bonfres and the burn
ing OF fireworks was the work almost
wholly Of the small boy, and the cffi-
gies Of the conspirators, once a great
feature of the celebration, were few in
number and insignificant in size
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-16

Mother-So your little playmate 10
sick What is the mstter with her?
Little Dot don't know, but it's
something with . aw nj long name, 10
guess IL real respectable sort Of die
ssse. Nay ] 30 70 sse hsrs
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-16
Tho Chile Row.

The convention between our govern
nent and Chile having for its object the
settlement and adjustment of the demands
81 the two countries against each other
has been made effective by the organiza-
lion Of the claims commission provided for
The two governments failing to agree
npon the third mem Der Of the cOmmiss on,
the good Offices Of the president of the
swiss republic were invoked as provided
In the treaty and the selection of the
complete the organization was crafty ing
10 tho United States and Chile The
vexstious question of so-callcd legation
- lum for offenders against the st ate
md its laws was presented anew In Chile
BY the unauthorized action of the late
United States minister In re ceiving In his
sfficial residence two persons who had
failed In an attempt at revolution and
against whom criminal charges were
eending growing out of former abortive
disturbance.
The doctrine Of asylum as applied to
this case 10 not sanctioned by the best
precedent, and when allowed tends to en-
soursge sedition and strife. Under no
circumstances can this representatives of
this government be permitted, under the
Ill-defncd fiction of extra territorality, to
Interrupt the administration Of criminal
justice In the countries to which they are
sccredited. A temperate demand having
been made by the Chilean government for
lhe correction Of this conduct In the In
,tanss weutioned the minister was IN
The Honduras Incident
Upon rsosiving authentic information
n The nripg upon An AmoriCan
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-16

Auntis-How very industrious you
are. love to see little boys studying
ut home.
Little Johnny-Yes'm. always
learns all my lessons at home.
Thats exactly whist ali children
should do.
Yes'm. II gives US more time 70
have fun at school.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-16

Upon rsosiving authentic information
" tbs aring upon % American
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-12-16
,.4e hundred and nine teen

',.e hundred and nineteen national
oanks were organized during the year
ending November I. 1903, with capital of
eli .28!,Ooo Forty-six went into voIun-
the suspended banks were .insolv(nt. 81
resumed business aud remain }in tho
hands OF bank examiners. with
prospects Of speedy rfsumptiou.
OF the now banks Organised ~
we're locstsd In the eastern ststes, ~
The morning call., 1893-12-10

cut on a straight line 10 the end of the
scarf, so that it shall be of the same width
from that point to the end.
A length Of 1% yards from F to the ex-
treme end-66 inches from the under-arm
seam-will allow knot and ends that fall
nearly to the knee. Ii you wish the scarf
to be either longer or shorter simply alter
its length below the point T.
Basic the simple scarf to the fitted
bodice at the shoulder and at the under r
arm seams W hich you have left unstitched
Then stitch all together. Bone the un-
der-arm seams and press the shoulder
seams.
Finish the neck with a crush-colIar OF
the same material as the vest
II you wish dressy toilet, edge the
scarf with some appropriate fancy braid
or fine passementerie. Or. il you have
the time, embroider some simple pattern
or braid some simple device along its en-.
tire edge. Both the latter styles Of TRIM
ming are much in vogue, and either will
make a tasteful, elegant inisb.
Use any of the dropping puffed sleeves.
Long one reaching to the waist will be hes
for day wear. Full elbow puffs will be
suitable for either dinner or evening dress.
When you wear the bodice, button the
undervest tightly in place. Then draw
down the surplice front. cross at the waist.
pass once entirely round and knot at the
left side.
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SOME FAMOUS DWARFS.
jeffrey Hudson, Who Figured in One
of Sir Walter SCOtt'S Novels.
Harper's Young People.

Harper's Young People.
One Of the most celebrated of little men
was Jeffrey Hudson, who figures in Sir
Walter Sc0tt's "Peveril of the Peak" His
history has been so often written as TO bear
but brief mention. A W whimsica mite was
he. presented by the Duchess of Bucking-
ham to Queen Henrietta Maria the wife
or Charles |, served up in cold pie,
and many were the pranks in which he
took part. For instance, there was the
party OF tattle baskets. as they were val
carly termed. sitting down to enjoy the
cup that cheers" and a dish nf gossip at
the same time, while Butterkin. the cat,
sat gravely by. The meal over. one guest
offered puss a bit Of cheese, aud was almost
paralyzed to have that animal speak
up and say. "Butterkin can help himself
when he Is hungry" and then make off
downstairs. leaving the old crones with
upllfted hands, in wild confusion. shout
ing ttheir hostess, "A witch witch!
with her talking cat" while it might have
gone very hard with the poor woman had
IL lot soon been found that wag, for 4
joke, had killed and f1ayed her pet grimal-
kin and dressed wee jeffrey in its skin.
When knighted by the King Hudson as
sumed many high and mighty airs al
though he was the butt as we'll as the
amusement of the court; was once almost
drowned In basin of water. and would
have been blown into the Thames but
Tor shrub that saved him. But Lord
MinimuS (as he was dubbeu( really
had his doughty adventures; was sent
on diplomatic missions; fell into the
hands of a Turkish pirate, who carried him
off prisoner to Barbary; and finally dis
tinguished himself by shooting Mr.. Cr0fts
in duel that gentleman having at first
come to answer the small mans challenge
armed only with syringe filled with
water.
A contemporary OF Jeffrey was Richard
Gibson, an artistic Llliputan who studied
under Sir Peter Lely, painted very credit
able historical pieces ard miniature por-
traits. and taught drawing to the royal
Princesses Mary and Elizabeth, who
were afterward Queens of England. Glib
son was appointed in his youth page
of the back stairs. and was married to
Anne Shepherd, another court dwarf ex-
actly his own height, having most bril-
liant wedding, King Charles giving away
the bride. while the Queen presented her
with diamond ring. and Edmund Waller,
the poet TO their majestles, composed
poem on the event. This diminutive pair,
5 feet 10 inches high, passed long aud
happy life together and had niue children,
i've or whom grew to maturity and were
full ordinary size.
The morning call., 1893-12-10
NzA4-ssss ~

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THE NEW YORK ELECTROLYSIS CO.
225 Geary ST.. San Francisco
Hours, 9 to f. Sundays, 10 to /. Book and con
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have woolen frocks of all colors, wooden
cloaks and felt hats. All their dresses, how
ever, are made in one piece until they are
16.when they are promoted to the dignity of
separate skirts and bodices. Until they are
or 9 years old their frocks hang simply
from a yoke. Between 9 and 16 their
bodiceS and skirt pieces are sewed together
at the waist line, with either a cord, piping
or narrow girdle to conceal the iOinting
A very gay and pretty little evening
dress is Of pale pink fayette. a new ma
terial which is particularly adapted to
children's wear, as it possesses the soft
ness and high finish Of silk, and the dura-
bility Of wool. This particular dress has
an accordioD-plaited skict attached to
long-waisted bodice, composed of alterna-
tions OF pink accordion plated fayette and
cream-colored chiffon. The shoulders and
neck are mass of chiffon ruffies
The morning call., 1893-12-10
WOMEN AND HOME.
Some of the Latest Ideas
in Fashion.
A NEAT SURPLICE BODICE.
Styles for Small Children-An Idea
in Drapery "A Pretty
Bonnet.

The surplice bodice is one Of the early
autumn styles that all women will hail
with hearty welcome. 1t is graceful an
elegant in the extreme, and suited to both
the slender and the stout, ana may be
adorned with any skirt
To make it treauires Two yards and half
Of double width material. 1t is suited to
all soft woolen stuffs. TO soft-finished silk
crepes-in short, to anything that will cling
to the figure aud take graceful folds.
The tabs may be any length one prefers.
Some are made to knot and to fall TO the
hem OF the gown; some to fall only a
little below the waist. and some to the
knees. Whatever the length you deter
mine on it has to do only with the tab or
scarf; the general directions are the same
for all.
First cut an ordinary basque lining, let
The morning call., 1893-12-10
STYLES FOR CHILDREN.

The most striking feature in children s
styles this season is the closeness with
which they follow the styles of their eld-
ers. The little girls wear berthas and bre-
telies, epaulettes and revers, puffs and
ruches. with the same lavishnesS as their
mammas.
Until girls are about 4 years old they
wear white and pale cOlors. with bengaline
cloaks and bonnets. After that age their
The morning call., 1893-12-10

ting it extend only one inch bslow the
waist, and fit it with care.
Cover the backs and uDder-arm pieces
as you would for plain basque; but cover
the points with some contrasting material
laid in plalts or shirred, and only so far as
will make the vest.
Stitch all seams except the shoulder and
first under arms, and bone them with care
then face the lower edge of the basque.
When all that is done cut the surplice
front.
Lay down the front Of your basque pat
tern upon the cutting table. Over it lay
a length of cloth. as the diagram shows.
The length ID represents the selvedge OF
the goods. The space ABB should measure
just two inches.
Cut out the armhole and cut along the
seam line to the point Z. which should fall
l inch below the waist line. Slope the
cloth to the point Z. distance of 16
inches, so that at that point Its width, FIG,
shall be inches. From there continue TO
The morning call., 1893-12-10
AMONG THE PINES.

From their still cloister, whose light
Falls like spell upon the heart
Wherein ALI sound and scent and sight
Has left each but Its spirits part;
Back to the workday world we turn,
AS those who strive to face the sun
The wear ana jar, the moons that burn,
The days that herald deeds uudone
But tread we softer for thar shrine,
AND smile at cares stern unrelease;
For thought of one lone. wind tossed pine
Brlngeth its courage and its peace.
Virginia w oodward Cloud. in the Cosmopolitan
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Right I'm Style.

Friend-What a perfectly lovely dress
you wore last evening-the very latest
Partisan style. too. only received two days
ago. Your dressmakers must be wonder
fully quick. Where did you get it made
Miss Bangup-My grandmother found 1t
in my eat-gTandmother's old trunk
New York Weekly.
The morning call., 1893-12-10
Of the Earth, Earthly

my friend" began the solemn man with
the red nose, eve are all dust" "Gowan'
replied the new policeman, "or I'll soak
you. an then your name will be mud,
see e?"-Indianapois Journal.
The morning call., 1893-12-10
Too True.

There's nothing half so pleasant
AS the walking into town
When you've given up your nickel
Aud the car breaks down.
Chicago Disratch,
The morning call., 1893-12-10
Out of the Question.

Rose-Couldn't we get up lottery for
the benefit of the church?
Dasy-A lottery? Our minister IS so
opposed TO lotteries that he has couscicn-
tious scruples about performing the mar
riage service.-Saint Botolph.
The morning call., 1893-12-10
1t Went for Naupht.

May B. Wilmington remember told
you when you had a salary of So 600 a
year l would marry you?
Ben A. Fraid-Yes (hopelessly).
May b. Willing-How much is il now,
dear?
Ben A. Fraid-One thousand fmors b hope-
lessly).
May B. WIlling-I don't suppose the
extra cipher is really worth botheriDg
about, do you?-Harper's Bazaar.
The morning call., 1893-12-10
Tried to Comfort Her.

She (wistfully. after a fortnight's en-
ga gement)-It | could only feel sure that
am The only girl you ever loved should be
perfectly happy.
He (reassuringly)-At any rate, darling,
YOU are the only girl who ever loved me
Vogue.
The morning call., 1893-12-10

Of sixty-seven queens of France, only
thirteen have died without leaving their
histories record OF misery. Eleven were
divorced. two executed, nine died young,
seven we're soon widowed, three cruelty
treated. three eXiled; the pois oned and
brOken-hearted made up the rest
The morning call., 1893-12-10

nate brother, who died recently in Africa.
The present Duke is only 22 years old.
and Mile. Luynes, his future bride, is II
years old.
BARONESS ALTHEA SALVADOR.
Paris, Nov. %, 1898.
The morning call., 1893-12-10
A Timely Rhyme.

The college football players now
Assume naughty air.
And heavily on each low brow
Hangs Paderewski hair.
New York Journal
The morning call., 1893-12-10

Genet, ana with tiny frills of the color;
and this, made to accompany an other
it smart and bright for evening wear. more
especially if colored sleeveless vest is
The morning call., 1893-12-10
A Weak Memory.

Mrs. R.-Christopher, darling. fnever
can remember whether "sOda-water" Is
written as one word or two joined together
by siphon.-Boston Budget.
The morning call., 1893-12-10
In the Cherokee Strip.

In the Cherokee strip:
Hello. Bill; how do you happen to be
here?"
Traded return ticket to New York for
farm"
"What are you doing now?"
waiting for some other fool with a re-
turn ticket. Life.
The morning call., 1893-12-10
ZOUAvE TOP, WITH SLEEVES.

The accompanying cut shows a novel
zouave top. with sleeves, which would en-
able silk or thin gown 10 be worn in
very cold weather. A striped silk and
wool material, with shot effects, is en-
The morning call., 1893-12-10
A Creditors PhiIosnnhx.

I'm glad Smythe never paid me back
The flyer lent Ia days of yore.
Because had he done so, perchauce
might have lent him many mor-.
-Harper's BaZar.
The morning call., 1893-12-10
INVITATIONS TO SMILE.

The astronomers business. in spite of
the dull times, is looking up.-Lowell
Courier.
The morning call., 1893-12-10
An Unexpected Answer.

She-How little salary do you think a
young man might marry on?
He-Well, if the girl is extra old and
ugly she ought to give him $4,000 a year at
the very east.-Indianapolis Journal.
The morning call., 1893-12-10
EFFECTIVE DRAPERY.

Here is design for drapery in light
silk figured in bow knots. The above
sketch from the Upholsterer Is worthy of
The morning call., 1893-12-10
SAFE and EXPERT TESTIMONY.
Is absolutely necessary in

Is absolutely necessary In
order to insure perfect
success in the treatment
of facial blemishes by
the electric needle oper-
alton. We make a spe-
cialry of such bl emishes
as S U PER + l. U o U y
HAIR ON THE FEMALE
FACE, HAIR ON MEMS
CHEEKS ABOVE THE
Il E A + ID LINE and
wherever annoying or
uns'ghtly. and guarantee
q permanent and painless
cure at reasonable rates.
MoLES. WARTS, RED
n o 5 E. ENLARGED
VEINS OF THE NOSE.
INDIA INK MARKS,
PO w D Err MARKS.
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1t Was All Right

Miss Daisy Uppercrust TO maid)-Molly,
I heard somebody kiss you in the dark hall
last night.
Maid-WelI, you got kissed, too. didn't
you?
"Yes, but an kissed by the young man
to whom / am engaged to be married.
There is no harm in that"
''Pm glad to'know 1t. He Is the same
young man you heard kissing me In the
hall last nlght."--Texas SIftings.
The morning call., 1893-12-10
A PRETTY BONNET.

A black satin plateau bent becomingly
into half large bonnet. In front there
The morning call., 1893-12-10

Nevada has sent out $500. O00, 600 in silver
and gold. over $500. 600. 600 of which came
from the Comstock mines.
The morning call., 1893-12-10
After the Dinner Is Over

No wonder that Thanksgiving day
BY many Is so priced,
For after il the widest dreams
Are always realized.
Chicago Inter Ocean