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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-03-21

a Californian has just returned from
a trip to the gulf coast. where he went
in n Chinese junk commanded by a
Dutch captain. He says he went to ex-
anime a Mexican mine for an English
syndicate. and hat on the trip the ne
gro cook drank all his Scotch whisky.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-03-21

According TO Figaro. President Krue-
ger has a snug position from a pecuni-
airy point OF view. His salary as presi-
lent Of the Transvaal republic is about
s35, 900 a year, with 81. 900 added for "cof-
fee money" The latter allowance is
made for entertaining purposes.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-03-21

81. Louis Republic.
You don't seem to cara much for orig
inal ideas said the contributor, with a
sneer. as he gathered up his manuscript.
NO" replied the zero blooded editor;
wed rather have old ones
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-03-21

Queen Victoria never sees the news
papers. They are carefully read by a
court official. who cuts out what he
thinks will interest her highness. and
fastens the clippings on silk ribbons.
which are then presented for royal
perusaL
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-03-21
Not With Water.

The Denver Road.
Man from Colorado am studying
up on the science Of irrigation. DC you
know anything OF II?
Man from Kentucky-Why, sir; it II
not a science; IL is a habit.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-03-21
NFVSI ROPTIE. ADDNESSED TO q.
WIIDE

WILLIE
Soft-eyed serph!c kuss
With Timber fcgs and lily on the side,
We greet you from the raw
And uncouih West.
The cowboy yearns to yank thee
To his brawny breast and squeeze
h papitating gizzard
Through thy vest.
Come to the mountain fastness.
oscar. with thy low-nccked shirt
And high-neck pants:
Fly TO the coyotes home,
Thou son OF
James Crow. bard and champion aesthetic
From DER the summer sea.
sit on the fuzzy cactus, klnk Of poesy,
And song,
Ride the fierce broncho DER the dusty
plain,
And let the zephyr sigh among thy buttery
locks.
Welcome. thou genius OF d~yspeptic n
Thou bilious lunatlC from far-of lands,
Come 10 the home OF genius.
by the snowy hills,
And wrestle with the alcoholic inspiration
or our cordial home.
We ycarn
To put the bloom upon thy alabastcr nose.
And plant the Jim Jams
In thy clustering hair.
Han. mighty snoozer from across the
main!
w AAfNN AAlNf
With our free, untutored ways and wild.
Peculiar style OF deadly beverage.
Come to the broad, free West and mingle
With our heightened mob.
Come TO the glorious occident
Ana daily with the pack mules whisk-
tan.
Study his odd. yet soft demeanor,
And peculiar mlen.
Tickle his gambre with a sunfower bud
And scoot
Across the blue horizon
To the tooness OF the sweet and succulent
beyond.
Wen gladly
gather up the shattered
with a broom and ship thee 10 thy
beautious home,
Forget us not,
bilious pelican fEow Ger the @~s
TnOu blue-nOseu clam
with pimply, bulging brow, but
Come and we will welcome thee
With ancient omelet and fragrant sausage
OF forgotten years.
Laramie CITY, Wyo., January -, lSS2.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-03-21

Mrs. II. C.. Aver OF Richford. Vt.
writes: After having fever l was very
much debilitated and had dyspepsia so
bad l could scarcely eat anything. \ lit
tie food caused bloating and burning in
the stomach with pain II much sore
ness in my side and a great deal Of
headache. My physician seemed I'M
able 10 help me and / continued in this
condition until l took DIR. Kay's Reno
yator which completely cured me
Sold by druggists at % cts. and 81.
The rich man doesn't have TO air his
views MNney faIEs
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-03-21

Browns Bronchial Troches'' are I'M
rivalled for relieving Coughs. Hoarse-
ness and all Throat Troubles. Sold MY
In hnyaa
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-03-21

For lung and chest diseases. Piso's
Cure is the best medicine we have used.
Mrs. j. l.. Northcut, Windsor. Ont,
Canada.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-03-21

Iowa farms for sale on crop payments,
10 per cent. cash. balance Il crop yearly,
until paid for. j. MULHALL,
uka III
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-03-21

a Scotch Presbyterian and a Baptist
congregation in Florence nave each or
ganized branches OF the Christian En-
delvor society. .
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-03-21
With Celtic Flavor.

Yonkers IN. " Gazette.
Master-Don't you bother your head
about fame. Pat. 1t rarely comes TO any
OF us TIL after we are les
Pat-Taix. an Dim willin' to shtay
here and wait for IL.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-03-21

a telephone has been placed on the
preachers desk In the Congregational
church at Norfolk. Conn. In order that
members of the church who are unable
TO attend the services may hear the SER
mons as they sit at home.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-03-21

The astrologers who confidently pre-
dlcted that Queen Victoria would die IN
December last now claim that IAN out
burst OF microscopy prayer" was in
strumental In altering the course OF
fate
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-03-21

EITs.-Ali Fits stopped flee b. o.. KIias'S efes,
Nerve Restorer. y , / its alter To- h!si day suse. Maj.
Nelous cures. Treatise Iad sa.oJ rial bottle fee 10
lit cases. send q DR.. Kline 93I Arch ST, Phiia Pa.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-03-21

Edward Everett Hale Is expected TO
return from the Pacific coast about
Easter.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-03-21
ANY Old Thing.

Mrs. aInsIoW's SOOTHING sYErP for children
Feth!ns. eOfteus thc gums, reduces inflammation
tiiays TGn. cures wind coic. &c q bottle.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-03-21

Lucy (single)-Do you think II 10
wicked to smoke. dear? Fanny omar
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-03-21
His First Poem.

Nye's first attempt at poetry OF marked
character was in han verse, and was
printed in VIII Nisscher's paper, Hello,
published at Denver. Al that time Oscar
wilde was making his Fly and sunnower
crusade in this country and had just
struck the Rocky mountain region. This
is the poem:
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-03-21
GladneSS Comes

XATith a better understanding of the
w transient nature of the many phys
zeal ills, which vanish before proper eff
~forts-gentle efforts-pleasant efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge, that SO many forms of
sickness are not n 10 any actual dis
ease. but simply to a constipated condi-
tion of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt
ly removes. That is why il Is the only
remedy with millions of families. and is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that il Is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without facilitating the
organs on which il acts. IL is therefore
all important, in order to get its bene-
fetal effects, 10 note when you pur-
chase. that you have the genuine arti-
Gle, which is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
all reputable druggists
IL in the enjoyment of good health,
and the sy stem is regular, laxatives or
other remedies arc then not needed. IL
afflicted with any actual disease, N
may be commended 20 the most skillful
physicians. but II in need of a laxative,
ono should have the best, and with the
well-informed everywhere, Syrup Of
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-03-21
Rfpples.

Maid Of Athens, ere we part
| would see thy marble heart,
Thus be splke and Dlazed away
With his little cathode ray.
White Lake Wave.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-03-21

The rich man doesn't have TO air his
views. Money talks.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-03-21
Spring

IN ibe season for purifying, cleansing, and
renewing. The Accommodations % waste
everywhere are being removed. Winters
icy grasp Is broken and On all sides are
indications Of natures returning life,
renewed force, and awakening power.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-03-21
TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE
Needed More Than brains

ONE but hire or four are letter SIN Lee III the smny ion n The "a2 @ as s %s s% ss ss SS RI RI
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-03-21

AND IT'S PUBLICATION WILL BEGIN ~ THE CHICAGO RECORD
On MARCH 70, and continue Ia about thirty daily instaIlments until
completed. SONS AND FATHERS Is beyond all question THE
GREAT STORY OF THE YEAR. Thee viii be an interval Of o
week or more between the publication Of the last installment con.
tanning the explanation OF the mystery and the Immediately proceed
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-06
pEscIL Showers Ar ST. LOUIS.
Arrangements afnde for the Press NJ sn
Rt the Convention

81. Louis, June 6.-Arrangements have
peen made for the seating OF the press
reDresentatives In the Republican Con
Vention, and AIS seats in the press
stand have been allotted among the
metropolitan newspapers of the United
states. The United Press and South
ern Associated Press, and the Chicago
Associated Press have been allotted six
seats each on either side Of the chair
mans desk. The papers of New York.
chicago and ST Louis will get the great
est number of seats each 1t has been
decided to give to the Journal. Sun
tierald. World and Tribune, >of New
YORK, six seats each. and to the Brook
lYn Eagle, New York Mail and Express
Evening Post. Daily News, and Tele.
gram two TO three seats each. Provi-
sions have also been made for seats for
correspondents of the leaGing Philadel-
phia, Baltimore and Boston papers
me papers of the principal interior cities
are also taken care of on the basis OF
oIe 10 Two seats according to the size
Oh the city and of the paper The Chi
caeo newspapers will stand on the
same footing as the ST. Louis news
paDers In regard to distribution of cor
respondents seats. Each St. Louis na
per Will be allowed six seats in the press
stand. but as matter OF courtesy they
VIII take the seats furthest removed
from the chairmln's table Country
papers Will not find room in the press
stand owing 10 the great demand made
upon the accommodat tions by the metro
polltan papers. An effort has been made
TO secure loo seats for the interior nrns.
or Missouri. but II not likely that n
VIII pe successful. II will simply be n
question of room that must be met and
one committee IS already puzzled to
una accommodations for the men from
the big cities
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-06
LOOKS BLACK FOR wALLING.
The Judge Admits All of His Dam.
aging Admissions

Cincinnati, June 5.-At the opening of
the Walling trial this morning Judge
Helm ruled that all of Wallng's dama.-
ing admissions. as related by reporter
anthony Thursday. should be admitted.
This decision was u blow to the defense
Tor pant of the testimony admitted was
Waiilngs confession trat he knew Pearl
Bryan had been murdered
Elizabeth Ware. the toll-gate keeper.
testified that on the night of January
Slst about midnight, carriage drawn bv
one horse passed through the toll gate
The driver would not stop to paw his
toll.
Waterman Pat Kinney. of the Grand
Central Station, repeated the testimony
he gave in the Jackson trial. He said
that on the afternoon OF January 3lst he
saw Aionzo Wall!ng and a young woman
answering Pearl Bryan's, description. The
girl was weeping. She was constantly
talking 20 Walling, who seemed 10 turn
deaf ear 10 her entreaties.
Kinneys, Identification of Wallinp voc
intensely dramatic. Turning around In
the witness box he pointed out WaIling's
reddenlng face and declared: IT can
never forget that man nor that girl .
Walling eyed the witness and ATTEMPTED
10 smile.
DR.. Dick Ores testimony was the Same
as that given In the Jacksftn trial IN the
effect that the mud found on Jack:on's
trousers corresponded with the soil on
Miss Bryan's body. Four more witneeo-
es were examined, but there was nothing
new In their testimony.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-06
OREGON ELECTIONS.
III" Contest Very Close and Exciting
In Several Disiricts.

Portland Ore. June 5.-Both lhe Re-
publican and Populist chairmen are
claiming the election of their nominees
Tor Congress In both districts. The lat
es' returns on the Congressional election
IN the Second district give Ellis. Mt gular
Republican, 154 plurality. Grant county
mas not yet been heard from. In Mol
near county only four precincts have
Deen heard from. Nothing has besn
heard from Harvey coun.y. These coun-
ties went strongly Republican two years
ago. Stale Chairman Hrsch, of the Re
puGiiciSl Committee. Is very confiden.
th9' tho official canvass will Increase Ell.
lis plurality.
In the First district Vandenberg's plu-
rality of no seems 10 be dwindllng. Ton
que Republican, has gained so in Dou-
glass county. Curry county, Just heard
from, gives him q plurality Of 12O He
is now 233 b hind =
Portland. Ore, June 5.-Later.-Ellis
(Rep) has gained lead of 1872 over Quinn
'Pop.(. In the Second district Congress
sional light since las. night. The fight
In both the FRS. and Second distric.s c
is SO close that nothing short of a con-
test viii decide who is elected The lat
est ngures obtained give sixty-one Re-
puplican members of the Legislature out
of nine:y-nlne.
Ihomas Tongue (Rep). in the Firs.
district Is sixty-seven behind. There
Is on@ precinct. supposed to be Populis
tic, In klamath county. which has not
been heard from. which gives 35 to 45
for The Populistic candidate. AIT the Re-
publican State Central Committee head
quarters the claim is made that Ellis
was elscted by 200 plurality. with six
precincts not counted IN this county the
vote In the Second district stands: Quinn
oPopo, ll.lo7; ELLIS Rep.1, 1l.0S7.
Ihe iigures IN the First district are.
vanderburg Pop). 1902; Tongue (Rep1.
1854. H'''
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-06
ENGLISH FoREIGN:poLrcY.
Made the Suhject'or sharp Debate in
House of Commons

London. June 5.-In the House of Com
mons Sir Charles Dixie asked If Her
Ma1esty's government and the United
Sta,es would give their assent TO the
view that mere conversion OF the Island
OF madagascar from French protector
ate into a French colony puts an end
70 commercial and other engagements
between Great Britain and the UnMed
STATES ana Madagascar George n. Cur
Zon. Parliamentary Secretary to the
Foreign Office, replied that Great Bri
tain would give attentive considerafion
10 the question.
we are not informed of the views
OF fne Government of the United States"
he added. since the annexation of MAZDA
eascar by France"
Thomas G. Bowles. Conservative. ask
ed or the government would communi-
cate cate WIN the government OF the United
states IN relation to the change In the
status of Madagascar through annexa-
ton of that island by France
Mr. Curzon replied: "I think it not
unlikely that we shall shortly be in pos
SESSION of the views of the United
states Government upon this subject"
Mr. Labouchere moved chat the House
adjourn in order to force the govern
ment ito explain tbr:ir policy in the
Soudan. The entire opposition, with the
exception of those who were members
of the late Rosebery cabinet. stood by
and supported Mr.. Labouchere, and a
spirited debate ensued. but when It had
concluded Mr.. Labouchere's motion was
debated without a division being taken
Mr.. a. j. Balfour. First Lord of the
Treasury and Government leader In
the House, denied that there had been
any concealment OF the reasons for the
Soudan expedition. On the contrary the
Government, he said, had been very
frank i'm the matter of disclosing their
motives. The publication of dispatches
in regard to the expedition in the Italan
green book was exceptional, but no
doubt an excuse for It could be found In
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-06
UNFOUNDED REPORT
Ofn Probable Cinsh netwcen America
nnd England Ia Hawaii.

San Francisco, Cal, June 5.-The SEN
sational report that England was en-
ds avoring to coerce President Dole into
allowing Col Volney ". Ishford. who
has been deportedI from the Island on
conviction of misprision of treason, to
return TO Hawaii ana intimating that
President Dole has appealed to Wash
lltg'on to prevent the expected coercion
on the part of Great Britain, aud that
In consequence Il clash between British
ana American naval forces was threat
ened al Honolulu. turns out ITO have been
brought by passenger who arrived
from Honolulu on the Alameda yester-
day.
The, utar absurdity of these stories
was shown by the fact that Col Ashford
mas been confined for nearly nine months
In the French hospital of this city, suf-
ferinE from variety OF MS, which cul-
minated In Il Daralytic stroke, and for
SIX weeks past his nourishment has been
given by means OF u tube.
At pres;no he Is undergoing some
slight :mprovemsnt, but was not In a
condition TO be interviewed His broth
er. Clarence however, is thoroughly con-
Nersam with the Colonel's affairs
SD2aking OF the matter, he said: my
brother. having been convicted by the
military court of the orrense of mis-
prision of treason 0a!lng to disclose
his alleged knowledge of treason COM
mit.ed by others) the British Govern
ment ITO whom hel appealed, represented
to the Hawaiian Government that the
conviction was rendered on insufficient
and Illegal evidence and requested that
the conviction be set aside and ahe san
tence founded threon be annulled / un-
derstand that the request has not bs,en
hhally answered by the Hawaiian Gov
ernment. though negotiations have been
proceeding Tor somt months. The claim
thno my brother has repeatedly, or at
all. asked permission to land In Hawaii
Is absolutely false. He has never ask
ed permission and nsver Will ask. and
would not accept it,",f y
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-06
THEIR LIPS USSEALED.
And Lawrence and Diaz Reveal NIL
Concerning Competitor Outrage.

Washington, June 5.-The Senate Com
mittee on Foreign Relations this after
noon removed the injunction of secrecy
from the testimony in relation to Cuban
affairs Of Frederick W. Lawrence and
Rev. y. J. DiaZ.
No officer of the United States consular r
service was present. Neither the prose
cutor nor the counsel for the defense
asked n single question of anybody. Not
a particle of testimony was offered ex-
cept that of the Spanish officers. An in
terpreter was present but he did not
make mis- presence known to the prison
ers until they were asked If they had
anything to say in their own defense
Counsel for the Americans did not tell
what the statements of the officials con-
tained; he did not so far as witncss-who
was at the trial Observation-Disclosures
say one word to the men he was supposed
TO be defending. Witness had every
reason to believe that the counsel could
not speak English and the whole trial
was conducted in Spanish
ne men were not even asked If they
nau anything to say, IN the Spanish
language. William Gildea, the last OF the
nVe men tried .rgether, replied to the
interpreter: "A-il 1 have got to say is.
90 not undelst3 one wo:d that has
peen said for me or against me, and at
any rate appeal to both the British and
American Consuls."
me Court made its finding within
htteen minutes after Gildea made this
statement Before the trial Gildea made
statement that he was n poor sailor.
ana went on board the Competitor
thinking she was bound for Sable Keys
hshing; that he knew nothing of the
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-06
Makes n New Record.

New York. June 5.-The American
Line steamer St. Paul from Southamn-
ton. arrived to-day, making q new record
Tor the westward voyage for the big
iiinns. ,. until to-day the record was
days, hours. IA minutes. The 9,
utes 80 'ii'i'-
The steamer came over the long track
which is from 20 to so miles longer than
the course the steamship New York
made her record-breaking time on. The
Whoie distance is S,l0O knots. The ST.
aauis pest previous time was days.
last. She is the latest ship added to
the line. "
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-06
Wholesale indictments.

Versailles. Ky, June 5.-The grand
jury investigation of the Deposit hank
OF Midway. Kentucky, scandal. results d
in eight indictments being brought
against eX-Cashier William Shipp and
eX-Bookkeeper Charles Stone. charging
larceny, embezzlement swearing TO false
statements and making false entries.
iooth men nave been among the most
honored citizens OF Kentucky. Shipp
was Mayor of the city and both are eld-
ers In church. When the Deposit sus-
pended and they were charged with em-
bezzl!ng $4,000 it created a tremendous
sensation
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-06

rules, the resolution went to the calendar
from which II cannot be taken without
majority vote OF the Senate.
The Immigration bill was taken up
with the understanding that the final
vote shall not be taken on It until Mon
day, as dts most active opponent, Mr.
Gibson, was absent en- official duty as
one OF the visitors to the Annapolis Ma
val Academy,
The proposed amendment 60 the Con-
stitution of the unSted States, to have
Senators elected by the direct vote of the
people. was taken up Informally and
discussed by Senators Mitchell (Rep) Of
Oregon, Perkins (RepJ of California, and
Palmer OF Illinois, In favor of the mea-
sure, and Mr. Hawley (Rep.) of Connecti-
cut, and Mr.. Chandler (Rep) of New
Hampshire, TN opposition.
A joint resolution for final adjourn
ment on Monday next at 2 y. m. was Of
fered by Mr.. Aldrich (Rep) of Rhode
Island, and was referied to the Commit
tee on Appropriations, after adverse re-
marks by Senators Allison, George and
Warren.
The Senate at $40 O'Clock adjourned
until tomorrow
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-06
PADDING THE MAILS
Is the Charge Made Against the Sea.
board Air Line

Washington. D. c., June 5.-Postmas-
ter General Wilson has turned over TO
ths Department OF Justice the case OF
the Seaboard Air Line railroad, recon-
mend!ng the prosecution of the officials
of that road If, in the opinion of the
Attorney General. such action is advisa-
bic. The papsrs In the, case Submitted to
the Department of Justice, allege shat
the Seaboard Air Line is guilty of an
attempt to defraud the government by
padding the mails during the month of
March last, during which month the test
weighing of mail matter over that line
was made in order 10 form an estimat te
OF the amount OF matter carried by the
road. which would enable the Postoffice
Department. to make four years con-
tract for such service and fix the rate of
compensation.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-06
Have Your Eyes Examined.

DR.. II. Mayer. the celebrated oculist
from Vienna, Austria can be consulted
where he examines all defects of the
eyes free of charge. Among the differ
ent colleges I'M Europe at which DR.
Mayer graduated are the Imperial and
Royal College at Vienna. Austria. of
which the late Crown Prince Rudolph
ates. and the Imperial and Royal Insti-
tute at Cracow. the ancient capital or
Poland. Officers and sailors from for.
eign countries can have their cases
diagnosed in their native language, He
gives consultation In six languages.
References from hundreds of leading
families OF Virginia given upon applica-
ton. -