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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-05-25
SHORT IN THEIR ACCOUNTS.
city officials In Clinton County Under In
v~estigation Don't Show Well.

Clinton, Ia, May 1.-THE town Of
Lyons, which will SOC be annexed to
Clinton, is in the throes of a municipal
scandal. An expert accountant has
been examining the books of ex-Clerk
/. n. Manville and Treasurer j. Fl.
Schneider. The investigation went back
to March, 1891, and the first thing
found in the latter's books was an ap-
parent shortage of SO, 900. This was ex-
planned by the fact that the warrants
were drawn previous to March, 1891,
and paid after that date. but 1t was not
shown on the record Of the outstanding
warrants. The money was paid out on
orders. but the vouchers have been de-
stroyed. thus destroying all hopes Of
further investigation.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-05-25
Affects Twenty Thousand.

Pittsburg. Pa. May 17.-At today's
convention of the coal miners Of the
Pittsburg district 1t was resolved al.
most unanimously to Immediately cal!
out every miner now working In the dis
trist. irrespective OF the wages they
may be receiving. There are nearly
20, 900 miners In the district. About 1000
Of his number are working under the
scale rates.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-05-25

A Louisville dispatch to the Cincin-
natl Commercial says: IAN undertaken
will nc longer be known as an under
taker n embalmer.' In the future he
will be known as a 'mortician.' This
was decided on at the second days meet
ing of the Funeral Directors assOcia-
ton Of Kentucky, which was held in
Euclid hall"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-05-25

A decided innovation in the carriage
IF mails is about to be introduced IN
California. Mr.. w. L. Miller, an old
stage line owner, has been the success
'ul bidder for the mail route between
Ukiah and Harris, that state, and ne
has already placed an order for two
i-horse power gasoline tricycles, which
ne will use instead of horses. THIS
-oute will be the only stage line i'm the
United States which will be run with
steam t~rlcycles; and as they will have
plenty of mountain road to travel the
result OF the experiment will be a de-
eiSiVp test
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-05-25

Among the many phrases discovered
in the familiar o OF the white-throat-
ed sparrow one is: "Oh Lord! pity
me, pity me, pity mel" and T." wo' Is
are peculiarly in keeping with the
p~laiutivo notes OF the bird, more like
the ~despairing cry of a lost soul thar
the joyous expression of a birds hap
pineSS.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-05-25
DROPPED DEAD ON THE STREET

Mrs. Mary Black of Clinton Falls Deao
while Returning From ~ Funeral.
Clinton. Ia, May T.-Mrs. Mary
Black, aged 4S, dropped dead in hei
husbands arms last evening. They
were walking along the street returning
from the funeral Of a friend. when she
recled and fell. She died instantly.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-05-25

Rock Valley, Ia. May 1.-THE Sioux
county democratic convention has been
called to meet at Rock Valley on satur-
day. June !. to select delegates to the
shalltown on August Z, and for thu
transaction OF other business that NAV
come before the convention. A large Al.
tendance Ii anticipated, and Rock Val
ley being a good convention town viii
make every effort to suitably entertain
her visitors On that day.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-05-25

A San Francisco special to the New
York Tribune says: Orders came from
Russia for two carloads Of Sierra Ne
vada redwood for lead pencils. The
fine grained mountain redwood is said
TO be equal to Florida cedar for pencils.
AS the cedar is nearly exhausted, the
demand for California redwood will in
creaSe."
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-05-25
ASCENSION OF ALBERT.



London, May 1S.-One week from yes
terday Queen Victoria will have
reached her 10Th birthday, and all over
the united kingdom preparations are
being made for an appropriate celebfa-
ton Of the event. 1t is noteworthy,
however, that in the midst Of the re-
joicings over the continued life of he
venerable sovereign there is a looking
toward the future, for a London poet
has ~improvised an additional stanZa to
the national anthem. which, it is an
nounced, will be sung at all school chill
dren's celebrations throughout the
country. II run this way:
When at some future day,
Albert this isle shall sway,
God grant us that he may
Rule like our queen.
May he defend our laws,
And ever give us cause
To sing with heart and voice
God save the king
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-05-25
FIRE MEN IN CONFERENCE.
4 Meeting at Philadelphia to Strengthen
the Organization

the Organization.
Philadelphia, Pa, May 1S.-Nearly all
the local firemen working within a ra-
dius Of a hundred miles of this city, and
including New York. Brooklyn, Balti'
more and the smaller towns within the
circle will meet in convention In this
city tomorrow. The order for the gath
ering was issued a week ago by G. a.
Wilson, second vice grand master of the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen,
and simply states that matters of great
Importance TO the men are to be con-
sidered. SO far as can be gathered by
talks with men employed on different
roads there are no existing troubles or
difficulties likely TO bring about a strike,
and the main object of the convention
Is to strengthen the organization, and to
secure an interchange of views regard.
ing present labor conditions.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-05-25

The Atlanta, Ga, board Of education
has reinstated Miss Laura Morgan, ono
Of the principals Of the Girls High
school in that city, whose position was
forfeited by marrying her sick lover to
nurse him. In addition, the bride has
been granted n months leave Of alb
sence, with full pay, to enjoy her honey
moon.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-05-25
GREAT FOREST FIRE.
The Woods AbIaze Near Tacoma-Pray-
ing for Rain.

st. Louis, Mo. May ia special
from Tacoma, Wash, says that the
most extensive forest fire Of recent
years is raging on the west side of the
cascade mountains. For a radius of
ten miles in the ne~lghborhood Of Buck
ley the forest is afire and at Tacoma.
three miles away. the atmosphere is
flied with smoke. superintendent Nc
Gable Of the Pacific division of the
Northern Pacific says nothing but
heavy rain will check the flames. Sew
.eral buildings were burned at Lester
yesterday and the fire is spreading in
all directions. So far as heard from
nine ranchers have been burned out or
compelled to leave their homes. No
lives are reported lost.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-05-25

According to It'd Bits a very good gas
Is made in France from the fatty ma
terials contained in the o suds after
washing woods n yarns. The wash
water of a wooden mill with 90 900 spin
dies will annually yield enough of this
substance to produce 100. 900 feet of
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-05-25
CUTS STREET CAR PROFITS.
The Advance OF the Bicycle Reduces
street Car Travel.

street Car Travel.
Kansas City, Mo-. May 1.-THE rapid
increase in the number of bicycles in
use is having a marked effect on the
business of the street railway comp
aanies. When the weather is pleasant
and the unpaved streets outside of the
business district are dry and in good
condition cars in the morning are rarely
crowded with passengers. On damp
days or when streets are muddy the reg.
ular travel is increased. A like differ
ence is noted at night. Only the increase
in population has prevented a falling off
in the receipts of railway companies.
AS the fixed charges and operating ex.
penses are very much the same at all
times, a difference of a few thousand
fares Zach month makes a pronounced
difference In the profits Of a years bust
ness. The prediction has been made
that II the bicycle continues to grow I'm
popularity IL will be a long time before
there will be any new street railways.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-05-25
Yankton Wins the Tennis Game.

Vermillion, S. d., May 1.-THE tennis
game between Yankton and VermilliOn
In the interstate collegiate contest, re,
suited in favor Of Yankton this morn,
ing.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-05-25
Unster Ghrnnlcle.
JOSEPH KUBLER, PUBLISHER

DOUBTLESS Alaska Will before long be-
come a favorite hunting and fishing
ground for sportsmen that are content
with nothing less than primitive ma
ture. The journey to the coast OF Alas-
ka is no longer a serious matter ana
while the interior is still diflicuit To
reach, 1t has an agreeable summer ell
mate. and is no worse region for amp
ing than many another frequented by
hunters and fishermen. The Indians
are good and faithful guides, though
they have a way of eating up at a sit
ing the sweets provided by travellers
'Or a long tourney.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-05-25

Professor Drummond is so badly af-
f1icted with rheumatism that he has
been compelled to give up his classes at
Glasgow Free Church college. His
physicians say that he must have abb
solute rest for some time.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-05-25

The hoteikeeper at Alvord is kicking
against the local printer. The landlord
ordered a lot OF note heads. The prin-
ter put on them the only ornaments he
had in stock, a pair of bed bugs-one
on each upper The landlord
considers DIT a reflection on his hotel.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-05-25

Owing to the success of the recent ex
hibition of posters held in Quincy. Mass.
1t Is proposed to hold a similar exhibit
ton In the Museum of Fine Arts In Bos-
ton.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-05-25

James Whitcomb Riley writes very
slowly and with painstaking care. Bill
Nye, his old associate and friend, says
that he digs his pencil into the paper so
hard that the several sheets below form
manifold copies of the original.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-05-25

Miss Rose Cleveland, sister of the
president, is gray haired. and has o
pleasant face. She is rather stout, but
her taste In dress IL excellent and she
is invariably alfred according to the
latest fashions.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-05-25
Prominent Democrat Suicides.

New Orleans. La, May Thames
Lynn Gibson killed himself in Audubon
park this morning. He held an impor-
tant position in Washington territory
during President Cleveland's first term
Financial troubles and Ill health are
given as the cause Of the suicide.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-05-25

The French government proposes to
impose lines upon railway companies
for trains that start after the time men.
toned Ia the time tables.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-05-25

Dubuque, Ia. May 1e.-Andrew Hoer.
ner, q crockery dealer in this city, be-
coming respondent over financial trou.
Dies. attempted suicide last night With
~strycnnine. He II still la q dangerous
condition.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-05-25
Cashier CARPENTER Dead.

Sioux Falls, S. d., May 17.-C. c. Car
penter. cashier of the Dakota National
bank. died last night of diabetes at AL.
bion, N. Y.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-05-25

At the advanced age of 81, 1T is said,
Gladstone has begun to penetrate into
the mystries of h Basque language.
This is the dialect Of which Voltaire
once said, The Basques say thai when
they talk together they understand
each other; but l do not believe it,"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-05-25

Private Secretary Thurber Is said to
be one OF the cleverest n~arrators OF
dialect stories ever known in Washing.
ton.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-05-25

As a souvenir OF the naval rendezvous
at Cronstadt. h car will present to
France a vase OF jasper and bronze,
costing $4,000 rubles. The vase will be
placed In the Hotel de Vile, Paris.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-05-25

Edward S. Holden, director of the
Lick observatory on Mount Hamilton,
In California is a man of great system
and precision. To hurry over any mat
ter he considers fatal to good work. 1t
Is said that he frequently let's a car
which he should take pass him to as
sure himself hat he is In no hurry.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-05-25
THE ARMOUR BOYCOTT.

Kansas City Fight Taken UP by Butchers
Association.
Kansas City. Mo-, May 1.-THE boy
colt on the Armour Packing company,
declared a month ago by the local Re,
tail Butchers association was today
extended by the national association
to include Chicago, Sa. Louis and Den.
yer. with the intention Of spreading II
all over the United States unless the
differences in Kansas City should be
adjusted.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-05-25

Turkey will be represented at the Kiei
festivities by one cruiser. She already
has one torpedo boat In the Germania
yard at Kiel. but 1t cannot join the pro-
cession. as IT has moi yet been paid for.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-05-25

Henry Arthur Jones' latest play holds
ne record for length OF title. 1t IL the
Triumph Of the Philistines. and How
4. Jorgan Preserved the Morals OF
cwbury Under Very Trying Clrcum.
stances"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-05-25

A company of comedians selected
from the best theaters in Madrid, Bar
celona and Seville will visit Paris and
London soon. previous to a tour of the
United States.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-05-25

Another Indian Reservation Opening.
Washington, May 17.--It was stated
today at the interior department thai
he siletz Indian reservation In Oregon
sgill be opened July 25 next.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-05-25

Albany. N. r.. May 1.-THE sonata
adjourned sine die at ITO and the -.
semDiy at l:S7 p. m. The greater New
York bal failed.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-05-25

The emperor of Germany Is learning
Biography and takes several lessons q
week.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-05-25

Mr.. Ruskin's health has considera-
bly, improved of late. He is able to play
chess and to walk freely about the
grounds, his mind is clear, and his tenn
per cheerful. 1t is to be feared, how
sver, that he is not sufficiently strong
to attempt any work, and that the lit
erary life of the greatest writer of Eng
fish prose has closed.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-05-25
Harvard and Yale n tic Contest

Cambridge, Mass. May 1S.-The an
lual struggle for athletic supremacy be-
tween Yale and Harvard will take place
this afternoon at Holmes field, and the
students and alumni Of both colleges.
with their wives and sisters and sweet
hearts, have turned out in force to wit
ness the sport as well as to encourage
their respective favorites. 1t is con-
ceded that Hickok will take the six
teen pound hammer throw, while Yale
Is likely to capture the broad jump with
Sheldon. and the mile walk with Thrall.
There will be a warm contest for first
honors in the two mile bicycle race
while in the mile run Morgan Of Yale
is the decided ~favorite.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-05-25
IOWA DRUGGISTS.
rhey VIII Meet at Storm Lake June
IL To IA.

riley Will Meet at Storm Lake June
Storm Lake, Ia, May lS.-The phar-
macists of Iowa will hold a special So
cial renioun at Storm Lake June IL to
IA under the auspices of the Iowa State
Pharmaceutical association. On these
lates also the association will hold its
sixteenth annual convention. Efforts
are being made to bring about the
grandest meeting of the kind ever held
m the state. The program is as follows:
First day: MISUNDERSTANDING exercises.
music by the ladies' cornet band, adj
lress Of welcome by Mayor Il. ID. Higgs,
cesponse by w. H.. Torbert of Dubuque,
reading of the minutes, address by the
president of the association; in the
evening a grand concert will be given.
Second day: Morning-Second session
IF the association; afternoon, sports,
standing broad jump, bicycle race, three
legged race, running broad jump, fat
mans race-200 yards or over, hurdle
race, 100 yard foot race, ring tossing
contest for ladies, clay pigeon shoot
fifteen birds, consolation race, for ladies
only; swimming race; evening, grand
oall by the association Third day:
Morning-Third session of the associa-
ion; afternoon n evening, devoted
exercises by the travelling men. Fourth
lay: Morning-Fourth session of the
association: afternoon, continuation Of
sports, hammer throw, hop, skip and
Jump; high jump, sack race-ffty yards,
nigh kick, girls running race-13 years
and under, most graceful mule rider.
BOAT race; evening, cards.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-01-19
THE EPALACE BURNED,
True's Palace Hotel Destroyed by Fire
Last Sunday Night.
The Building was Insured, and the Loss
Will be Made Good.

The tongue of the fire bell which has
remained silent for several weeks spoke
forth its words of warning again last
Sunday evening, and the whole town
was soon aware that True's Palace hotel.
an institution which has been part of
Pullman's history from the very first.
was afre.
1t was but a short time till several
streams of water were doing their best
TO quenCh the awful thirst of the fire
demon, but the third story of the hotel
was doomed, and before the flames were
subdued the top of the building was
burned entirely out. The fire started in
a room on the third floor of the struc-
ture, where stove pipe passed through
the roof, and OF course the flames spread
rapidly. The hose companies had three
streams of water flowing, and were en-
abled to keep the head down so that ad-
joining buildings were not in danger, but
the mansard roof Of the hotel put them
at disadvantage, making it difficult to
get at the seat Of the fire. However, the
water was we'll handled, and saved the
hotel from being total loss.
The building was covered by $1,000 in
surance in various companies, with
additional insurance OF $500 on contents.
1t will be well nigh impossible to repair
the building aud make it as good as new,
SO 1t can be called nearly total loss.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-01-19
Guy Gathcrin gs.

The postol1ice has been moved TO the
building occupied by n. G. BisseI!.
There has been one case Of scarlet
fever in town. The patient is now nearly
we'll, and no other cases as yet.
The young people enjoyed themselves
at a social given at Gene Rice's last
week.
MoIlie +. Claus returned to Coiax last
week after a months visit with her sis
ter in this place.
Mrs. Dora Willoughby, of Pullman,
has been spending several days with
Mrs. Sarah Hughes.
A sort OF distemper, like unto grippe,
has been going the rounds o. Guy and
vicinity. Many have been quite sick
with the same.
Bernie Wallace has been too i'll to at
tend school for several days. He has
been threatened with pneumonia, but is
now getting better.
Already the workers of town begin to
wonder where they are going in the
spring to get work, and what the work
and its value is going to be.
Rev. Thomas and wife returned to the
parsonage last week from a several
weeks stay in the country, where he
has been holding series OF meetings.
A delegation OF a religious sect, known
as ''Saints'' passed through town Tues
day enroute for Palouse City, where they
are going to hold meetings. There were
eleven women and four men.
When we wrote about U. G.. Lawler's
young voter we had heard there was
son, and heir born to the house of Law
ler. We are informed of our mistake
and that it is daughter Insted. But so
sure is progression that before twenty
one years roll by the voting part of that
item may be correct all the same.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-01-19
Katie Putnam.


This versatile and excellent actress
will appear at the auditorium, Tuesday,
January 22d. Probably no actress who
visits the west is greater lavorlte with
all classes OF theate-goers than Katie
Putnam; she plays invariably to large
audiences, and makes large number OF
friends every visit. She will open IN her
latest comedy success, Love FINDS
Way" She Will introduce many songs
IN this play, besides her lnlmltaDle dane
ing and banjo playing. An exchange
speaks OF her as follows;
''The opera house was packed last
night with aH enthusiastic audience,
which had been drawn to see Love finds
a Way acted by the popular little actress,
Katie Putnam. The piece IS very inter-
estng, full OF fun, and with plot so
constructed as to afford very strong STU
ations. As Gay Howard IN Love fInds
a Way Miss Putnam outdld all her
former efforts IN this city, and kept the
audience alternately III tears and laugh
ter during the entire evening. Inc sing
ing and dancing specialties she intro
duced were new and were most accep-
table. The supporting company is
stronger this season than last, and it
may well be doubted if any soubrette on
the road is better surrounded than is
Miss Putnam this season -
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-01-19

The city couucil will meet each even.
ing during the next week to become
familiar with the financial condition OF
the city, going over the records of all
previous councils. This action was
brought about by Ex-Mayor Neill, who,
in Communica ton to the council last
night, requested that this be done before
he left the city that the falsity of the in
situations and accusations OF certain
parties might be shown.
- petition was circulated last week
and received the signatures of many Of
our prominent citizens, asking the Whit
man county delegation in the legislature
to vote for John b. Allen for senator.
The city council has decided to issue
no more warrants on the general fund.-
on account of the low assessment having
been the cause of placing the indebted
ness beyond the limit.
F. d. Richardson will soon remove
his family to Mayview, and A. H. Gay
lord will move his family into the Rich
ardson residence on Sunnyside.
H. J. Mason has gone to visit his
parents in Oregon, hoping that his health
will be benefited by the change in ci-
mate.
The following is the message delivered
by Mayor Squires on assumi ng the office
OF the city's chief magistrate:
Dan Proud has been made enrolling
clerk in the state legislature at a salary
OF $3.50 per day.
Prof. and Mrs. Dow rejoice over the
advent of fine baby girl IN their house
hold this week.
The meeting nights OF the city coun-
Gil will be changed to each other Tues
day.
Puget Sound Liver Pills. Try them
Puget Sound remedies at A. White S
Oil of Gladness never fails. 10tf)
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-01-19
Columbian Literary Association.

The Columbian Literary Association,
OF the agricultural college, will hold an
open meeting in the college hall, on Sat
urday evening, January Goth, to which
all are invited. The admission will be
Is cents, and the program will be as fol-
lows:
Debate: "Resolved, that the church has
less influence on humanity than it had
fifty years ago" Affirmative, W. D..
Todd; negative, A. b. Hardwick.
Quartette, Jack and jill Misses Ellis
and Downs, Messrs. Durham and
Brown.
Recitation, "Picmc Sam, 8" Fannie Bragg
Grafton. ''The college graduates rela-
ton to public life. ...... Fred Waite
Essay, "American womanhood one hum
dred years ago and now" Ada Phillips
instrumental duet ..... Waite and Todd
Sniggles family............. Nine ladies
Quartette, Prois.. Fletcher, Saunders,
Spillman and Fulmer.