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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-08-15
TEXAS POPS HAVE A ROW
Great Objection to Sending Ger
tain kilograms.
Committee on kilograms Proposes
wiring Out Sentiments That
Meet With Violent OPP
position.

Galveston, Tex, Aug. THE sensa-
ton of the populist state conVeh.ioh
was sprung this morning when the co"i-
mittee appointed to formulate telegraHhs
in answer to messages OF greeting iIo4i
other populist conventions reported.
The committee was composed OF Barnet
Gibbs, who made the speech nominat-
ing Kearby; stump" Ashby. nominee
for lieutenant governor, n harry
Tracy. editor Of the Southern Mercury
kilograms they brought In for the APP
prevail of the convention were:
Replying to the Louisiana onVen
ton:
Texas provides a full electoral tick
ct and declares for Watson, then Bry-
an"
Replying to the Kansas conventions:
Texas returns greetings. VIII put q
middle-of-the-road ticket In the field.
Replying to the Georgia convention:
'Texas unanimously indorses Tom
Watson and the middle-of-the-road
ticket"
The kilograms were received with
cheers.
s. II. Jenkins, chairman OF the plat
FORM committee, duuIesseu
ton. opposing the sending OF the teie-
grams. saying they would be fire brands
which would result In the defeat OF
popullsm. He said he was a middle-of'
the-road man at st. Louis, but bowed &c
the will OF the convention.
Bryan had not been officially notineo
of his nomination and II this action
should be taken. the populists coulo
truthfully be accused OF ~insincerity IT
their desire for reform.
1t looked as II jenkins had the con
yention with him but when the
point of order was made that nomina
tons were the order OF business, the con
yentlon refused by a big majority to sus
pend the rules and allow him TO continu'
his speech. The matter will not com
up again until the names are completed
Ben Terrell, another prominent leader
says II the kilograms are sent he VIII
not make a speech during the campaign
, The morning session Of the convention
was taken up in trying to complete IN
state ticket. AS far as the tlcket ma
been made up it stands:
For Governor-Jerome G.. Kearby.
For Lieutenant Governor-H. 5. +
Ashby.
For Attorney General-W. NJ. Wa cor
For Comptroller-E. O.. Mitzner.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-08-15
CLEVELAND DENIES IT.
lie Has Not Expressed Himself on
the Third Ticket.

New York, Aug. THE Evening Post
today publishes the following: I'm an
swer to an inquiry abou the truth Of a
report published In this city yesterday
thai President Cleveland had made
known his di%sapproval of the proposed
third ticket, the president t~elegraphs as
follows to the Evening Post:
"Buzzards Bay, Mass, Aug. Git Is
absolutely untrue that | have given any
advice touching the course of the In
dianapolis conference.
"'Grover Cleveland"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-08-15
Epworth League Convention Closed

Boone, Ia. Aug. 6.-The Boone district
Epworth league closed a two days ses-
sion here last evening. Interesting pa
pers were read yesterday and reports
showing hat the senior and junior
leagues In the district have a member
ship of 3, 700. Six new leagues have been
organized during the ear. The follow
ing officers were elected: President, j.
II. Henderson, jefferson; secretary, II.
C. Harnerd, Grand Junction; treasurer.
T.. L. WEIGH, Glidden; first vice presi-
dent, j. K. Elwell, Boone; second vice
president, Miss Esther Pearson, Max
well; third vice president, Miss Jennie
Byers, Ames; fourth vice president,
Mrs. c. A. McCune, Boone. j. K. Elwell
Of Boone and w. A. Rail of Perry were
elected delegates to the state league. J
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-08-15
PlNGREE THE MAN.
Republicans OF Michigan Name Him
for Standard Bearer.

Grand Rapids. Mich. Aug. 6.-Not-
w~ithstanding the continued heat and
humidity Lockerby hall was again
packed with delegates and spectators
Chairman Giddings raped the repub-
lican state convention to order at $50
o'clock this morning for its second days
session. After disposlng OF the st. Clair
delegation question In favor Of Plngree
delegates o the floor to second the
nomination OF the different candidates.
The seconding speeches occupied near
ly an hour, and at 10:45 a roll call was
ordered for the nomination for governor.
The first ballot (officiaD resulted: Pin
gree, 339; Bliss, 2S6; o'Donnell, SO:
Wheeler, AZ; Aitken. sc: Conant, %.
The second ballot also resulted in no
choice. The vote was as follows: Pin
gree, 1858; Bliss. 293; O'Donnell, 7S; Ait
ken. 40; Wheeler, "a; Conant, IL. Neces-
sary TO choice. All.
Hazen S. PIngree was nominated for
governor on the fourth ballot by the re-
publicans OF Michigan.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-08-15
FOUR BANKS CLOSED.
A Missouri sheriff Does a Wholesale
Closing business.

Nevada, Mo. Aug. 6.-SheriH Scrogh-
EN- closed Conkling Bros banking
house in this city, the Bank of Bro
naugh, Bank of Sheldon and the Bank
Of Richards, all the property of Conk-
ling Bros, his morning under an In
junction of the Vernon county circuit
court.
/. w. Conkllng of the firm, says the
closed banks will be able to pay every
dollar of their Indebtedness. j. j.
George and c. NJ. ShaTtel were appoint
ed to take charge Of the firms business
as receivers.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-08-15
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.
National League.
Western League.
Tho HIcksitp Friends.

Media, Pa, Aug. 8.-For the next eight
days the annua conference Of the Hick-
site Friends Tor Quakers) of the Unit
ed States will be held on the grounds Of
the Swathmore college, and will be par
~ticipated In by not less than 5000 mem
bers OF the denomination, of both sexes.
An immense ten has been erected for
the main meetings, and several hundred
similar ones will be used for sleeping
and dining purposes. The conference
opens tomorrow with religious exercises
and during the week numerous subjects
relating to religion, education and phi
lanthropic work will be discussed by
many eminent men and women
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-08-15
peustOns

Washington, Aug. Tho following
pensions were granted:
Iowa: Original-Joseph Thompson,
Popejoy. Restoration and Increase
John G. Matheny. Platteville. Increase
Finlay Smith, Battle Creek, Original
Widows-Edna Johnson, Rockwell; mi
nors Of Joseph Turner, Lisbon; Maria
w. Thornton, Cleartleld.
South Dakota: Original Widows
Sarah f.. Burbank. Hermosa.
Nebraska: Observation-Disclosures II.
Isbell, Plattsmouth. Increase-Edward
Edmunds. David City. Original Wild
ows-Mary G. Russell. Madison; Helen
j. Hopper, Omaha.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-08-15
Supreme Court Decisions,

Pierre. Aug. 6.-The supreme court
handed down opinions as follows:
l.. r. Brooks ct al VS. l.. w. Bigelow,
Day county; dismissed.
Phoebe Willron vs. Lorenzo Milleron.
Brule county; affirmed.
A. w. Wilmarth VS. William A. Rit-
schlag, treasurer of the city of Huron,
Beadle county; affirmed.
Minnesota Thresher mandatory va
Anna Shack, Codington county; af-
firmed.
Amelia Meyer VS. Volunteer NJ. Beaver,
sheriff of Mead county; affirmed.
The Dakota Loan and Trus company
VS. the county Of Codington; affirmed.
Julius j. Estey VS. Mary A. Birnbaum.
Pennington county; reversed.
Andrew + VS. the city or Lead
Lawrence county; affirmed.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-08-15
FLOODS IN NICARAGUA.
A Million Dollars Damage Done--
90 Lives Lost.

st. Louis, Mo, Aug. GA special from
FL Rama, Nicaragua. says that heavy
rains caused the rivers Rama and ST.
quia in that neighborhood to rise rapid
ly on July 20 last. The panic stricken
inhabitants found refuge on the high
grounds and on board the In
the river Rama. Only fifteen buildings
were left standing by the flood In El
Rama. The plantations near the town
are all destroyed. and the loss Is esti-
mated at more than 81 900, 900, Many of
the refugees have found shelter in Blue
fields. Twenty lives were lost.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-08-15
Market steady.
Grnin aud Provisions.

Chicago, Aug. S.-Cnsh quotations were
as follows:
Flour-Steady. Winter patents. 81. $50
$50; spring patents. s2.5OQ3.55; bakers.
81. 25@2. 20.
Wheat-No. 2 spring, 55Nc: No. 3 spring,
59a59.c; No. 2 red. 59%sc.
Corn-No. 2, 24c; No, 2 yellow, 2iAc.
Oats-No. 2, 1SAc; No. 2 white, 2lLM22c;
No. 3 white 204@2liac.
Rye-No. 2. 30l2c.
Barley-No. 2. nominal; No. 3, (. O. b..
2i@S2c.
FLAX Seed-No. l, tic.
Timothy Seed-Pr.me, So
Provls.ons-Mess pork. 81. 35: lard. 81. 206D
3.25; short rib sides, 50. 40Q3 80: dry sailed
shoulders, 81. 75a4 90; snort clear sides.
50. 75G3. S2Ia.
Whisky-Distillers' finished goods. per
gallon. 81 %.
sugar-Cut loaf. s5.45; graduated. a.S2;
off A, A.51.
Butter-Creamery. lOal4Ac; dairy. go
12c.
Eggs-96l0c.
Cheese-gRMl0c.
Hides-L.ght and heavy green sailed,
fully cured, 412ajc. green hides, 3la14c;
green sailed calf, 7sc; dry n.nt, 6lsc; dea-
cons. each, zoe.
Tallow-No. I. solid packed, &c; No. 2.
4Mc; cake, SAC.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-08-15
Huntington Conductor Hurt.

Creston, Ia, Aug. 6.-Conductor M. c..
Etheredge, one of the Oldest freight men
on the Burlington, was run over by q
construction train at Murray Wednes-
day evening. His right leg was horribly
mangled. He was brought to this city
and taken TO Cottage hospital, where
he now lies in a critical condition. He
Is married and lives at Ottumwa-
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-08-15
Maine Puts Up n Free Silver Dem

W~aterville, Me, Aug. 6,-The second
democratic state convention, called be-
cause of the d~eclination of Hon. Edward
p. Wlnslow to stand as candidate for
governor and the divided sentiment on
the silver question. was held here today.
Melvin p. Frank of Portland was nomi-
mated for governor on the first ballot.
Frank is a free silver a Hansen,
who was defeated, Is a sound money adj
vocate. Resolutions were offered favor
ing the Chicago nominees and the cans
didate named today. ,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-08-15
KANSAS POPULlSTS.
The State Ticket Completed, and
Then the Convention Became o
wranRlinR Mob.

Abilene, Kan, Aug. Z The popullst
state convention completed Its ticket at
2:3O last night and then wrangled until
$3.50.
The convention at times this morn
ing was a mob with no semblance OF
order. Anti Breidsnthal forces won an
apparent victory deterring the conven
tion from choosing him as his successor
as chairman. The convention left the
matter of chairman to the committee
inself and Br~eidenthars enemies declare
that the committee Is against him.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-08-15

There Is considerable risk incurred In
shoeing vicious horses, both to the
blacksmith and to the horse Itself. To
remove this risk altogether an Austria
liam has invented a sort OF wooden cag
the sides and top OF which are padded.
The horse is led In, the door is fastened,
and the cage is then turned completely
upside down, the animal resting on Its
back with its feet up.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-08-15

Foreign books are admitted free OF
duty I'm all cases In s~Ixty-nine countries
out OF 10 whose laws have been inves-
tlgated by M. lie Soudier. In thirteen
Of Iers unbound books are free. but there
IL a duty on the binding. In twenty
blight countries books pay duty, though
ll eisf@ OF them exceptions are made
In favor OF books Intended for teaching.
In most cases the duties are very slight,
hardly interfering with importations.
In China the customs duties on the
books imported by missionaries Is a cent
Or two a pound on the weight.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-08-15
Kansas CITY.

Kansas city, Aug. S.-Hogs-Reccipts,
1000. Market dull and 10c lower. Quota
IONS: Light and Pigs. SO. l0d3. 25; medium.
81. 05@3.1 5; heavy, s.. 95lr3. 10.
Cattle-Receipts, 1000. Market easy.
Quotations: Native steers, best. 81. OO0i .S5;
fair to good native steers, 81. 10Ml 90; COW
and h~e.fers, best, 81. 9OM3 Sl5; fair TO good
cows and heifsrs, 81 .Su2, 80: bulls, 81 $50
2.55; stockers and feeders, 81, 40m3 20; Tex
ans and western, s.. 40d3. So; calves. $4,000
800.
Sheep-Rece.pts, 1,S00. Market steady,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-08-15
Fort Dodge Has 5000.

Fort Dodge, Ia. Aug. 6.-Much inter
est has been felt In the new city direc-
tory Just published to see how II would
compare with last years special census.
against which charges OF fraud were
formally made by Waterloo. The direc.
tory. which was gotten out by respon.
sible parties. contains 1900 names. which
at the usual ratio OF two and three-quar.
ters used In computing population BY
cities. gives 5000. an advance over last
years figures.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-08-15
Twelve Lives Lost.

Christiana, Aug. Twelve persons
have lost their lives through the burn
Ing of the gliding factory In this city.
Three of the victims were children who
were burned to death. A number of per-
sons who had gathered to witness the
Are were struck by a falling wall. Six.
Of them were killed outright and thir-
teen were injured. OF the latter three
nave since died in the hospital.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-08-15
Jake Gaucaur Sails for London.

New York, Aug. Cake Gaudaur, the
oarsman, sailed on board the Paris yes
terday bound for Southampton. To a
reporter who met him at the pier he
said: II am In the pink OF condition;
in fact, l never felt better in my life.
I am going over to England to prepare
for my race with Stanbury. the Austral-
ian oarsman, which will rowed on the
Thames on September 81"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-08-15

A 6-year-old boy In Dover, N. H., was
taken to a dentist and had three teeth
extracted. He behaved so nicely that
the dentist gave the boy a dim as he
was leaving the office. That dime
bought the boy some candy, and when
the boy wanted ONE money for fire.
crackers for the Fourth. with genuine
Yankee instinct, he took himself to the
to ask to have some teeth ex-
fracted.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-08-15

"Marmaduke" In london Truth asks
II 1t is not time that the custom OF bury
ing murderers in unconsecrated ground
should cease7 when the criminal has
paid the extreme penalty OF the law. II
is ludicrous for the state to pretend that
It can In any way affect him In the next
world; whilst, even II 1t were I'm its
power. 1t would be abominable to do so.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-08-15

How great the growth Of ritualistio
practices has been in the Church Of Eng
land during the past fourteen
years Is shown by some fig
urcs compiled by the Tour
IS Church Guide" In 1882 daily COM
union was administered In 123
churches in Great Britain; in 1896. 44
churches. Incense, used In nine
churches fourteen years ago. Is now
used in 307. The figures for the churches
using lights on the altar are 5S1 and b.
Sos; for those where vestments are en-
ployed, 1886 and 1852. and for those where
the worshipers fac the east. 1.s62 and
1904
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-08-15

The most expensive and extensive
wine cellar In the world Is owned by the
Rounhnian government, A railway
tunnel 1900 feet long, situated between
Galtaz and Barbosh, could not be used
for railway purposes because OF its in
ferior construction. It's cost was nearly
1900, 900 francs. 1t was leased to a wine
dealer, who "A turned Ii into an I'm
mense and excellent wine cellar.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-08-15
Wheat Marketed at YanktoD.

Yankton. s. D., Aug. THE first load
OF new wheat has been marketed. Thd
wheat this year Is much lighter thar
usual, both In weight and color, and
some fears are entertained that 1t will
not grade as high as usual.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-08-15

In France. It seems. hat there Is a
strong superstition that h operas OF
Ambrose Thomas bring some sort OF Ill
luck. The Paris Opera Comique and
the Theater des Arts at Rouen were
burned on the night OF the performance
~of "Mignon" in which It may be reco-
lected a fire scene actually occurs. The
Grand Opera. Paris. was burned on the
night OF a performance OF Hamlet
Ambrose Thomas himself was well
aware OF the superstition. and used
laughingly to declare that he was lucky
: Ip other ways.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-08-15
Indorse Bryan but R%epudiate sewalI

San Francisco, Cal, Aug. 6.-After
prolonged elaboration the executive
committee of the peoples party last
night issued an address indorsing the
nomination of w. j. Bryan, but repu-
dating his running mate, Mr.. Sewall of
Maine. A committee IA appointed to
confer with the democratic party of Cal
ifornia and devise means for coalition.
on presidential electors.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-08-15

One OF the most advanced countries
under the sui is New Zealand, where
they propose to create an old age PEN
sion fund. allowing $3.50 a week TO every
person who reaches IS, by taxing public
amusements. This idea Is still being
seriously agltated In England. although
they have settled there upon no source
of funds
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-08-15

Switzerland takes first rank In regard
to Ions distance telephones. They have
been put in even the smallest villages
and are kept in perfect repair. The rate
Is only from 2 to 8 cents per message.
which Is much cheaper than u tele-
graph charges. Besides a complete sys-
TEN of cheap telephone service every
village has electric lighting from water
power.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-08-15
mckinley WI Not Be There

Canton, O., Aug. 7.-Major Mckinley
said this morning In reference to the re
port in many newspapers that he would
be present at the soldiers reunion at
Topeka, Kan. the last week In Septem.
Der, that 1t would be impossible for him
to go to Topeka. Major Mckinley will
not be able to attend the opening meet.
ing of the Ohio campaign at Columbus.
August Is.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-08-15

Fort Scott, Kan, Aug. TAT a picnic
of the Baptist Sunday school at Camp
bells grove, near here yesterday, TWEEN
ty-ive persons were seriously poisoned
by either ice cream or a tainted spring
from which they obtained water. 1t Is
feared that several OF the victims will
Ila
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-08-15
preporino II for the Indians.

Chamberlain. s. D.. Aug. 7.-R, Har-
vey. a surveyor residing at st. Paul,
Neb.. and a crew of men are engaged in
surveying the land Immediately south OF
White river, on the Rosebud reservation,
that is to be occupied by the Indians
from Lower Brule agency who recently
removed to that reservation. AS soon
as the surveyors complete their work
the Indians will DO allotted their lands
in sevcralty.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-08-15

Only one week before the passage In
the lords OF the deceased wlfe's sister
bill a divorce case vas thrown out OF
court by Sir Francis Jenue without an
inquiry as to where the marriage had
taken place on the admission that tho
wife In the Ease was the sister OF hei
husbands first wife.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-08-15
A Now Ocean Record

New York, Aug. THE American
line steamer st. Louis. from Southamp.
ton, was sighted south of Fire Island at
10 a. m. The st. Louis on this voyage
makes q new record from Southampton.
beating the time of her sister ship, the
st, Paul, by more than two hours.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-08-15
Diving of Heat I'm 81. Louis,

st. Louis. Mo-. Aug. Last night was
the hottest experienced here In years.
At 10 o'clock this morning, thermome.
ters registered 81. Ten cases Of heat
prostration and three deaths are report
I'd. The dead are: Sarah Vottler, Chas
Barnish and Chas. Reese.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-08-15
Pensions Granted.

washington, Aug. extensions have
beer granted as follows:
Iowa: Original-Jacob NJ. Waltz. Bel
mond. Increase-Anthony Gebhart,
New London: Julius A. Smith, Mara
thon; Asa Jones. Osceola- Reissue
william Elliott, Blanchard.
Nebraska: Original-Josiah Shipley.
Battle Creek. Restoration and Reissue
William f. Letcher. Central City. Re-
issue-Hiram b. Little, Pierce.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-08-15
American National Fails.

Washington, Aug. 6.I-The comptroller
OF the currency Is informed OF the fail.
ure OF the American National bank OF
New Orleans, La 1t had a capital OF
s16+. 900. and. according TO the last re-
ports to the comptroller, owed depositors
$3.50, 900 and had borrowed $4,000.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-08-15
Pants Makers, Strike.

New York. Aug. THE Pants Max
ers' union, No. s. OF United Garment
Workers Of America, in accordance with
a resolution passed at a meeting last
night, struck this morning. This adds
2 zoo TO the ranks OF the strikers.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-08-15
south Dakota Epworth League

Huron, s. D., Aug. IA convention OF
South Dakota Epworth leagues will he
held here beginning Tuesday, August Is
and continuing three days. The gather.
ing will be an important n and will
bring to the city many prominent Chris
tlan workers among young people. Lo
cal committees are arranging for the
proper care OF all who attend and a bis
crowd fs expected.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-08-15
National Committeeman Resigns.

Tacoma, Wash, Aug. 6.-Democratio
National Committeeman Hugh G. Wal
lace created a sensation yesterday by
resigning. He has written a vigorous
.etter to Chairman Jones, in which he
accuses the democratic party of Depart
Ing from it's principles and entering
lpon a radical and ruinous career. Wal
lace has been chairman for four years
and has always supported Cleveland ar
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-08-15
Chang Visits Portsmouth Yards.

ChAnR VIbltB k'OrtSInOutn 1uruB.
London, Aug. g. Ii Hung Chang, the
visiting Chinese statesman, who was re-
ceived by the queen at Osborne house,
Isle Of Wight. yesterday. made an In
spection of the Portsmouth dock yard
this morning and returned to London in
the afternoon. ,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-08-15
THE OMAHA INDIANS.
Captain Beck Instructed TO Pay Cash
I'm Lieu of Goods.

Washington, Aug. Reconnaissance
of Indian Affairs Browning has instruct
ed Captain Beck, agent of the Omaha
and Wlnnebago Indians In Nebraska.
to make a cash payment of $40 per cap
tia to the Indians In lieu of the usual
issue Of annuity goods. This Is the first
time the annuitles have been supplanted
In this way at the agency, n the action
Is allowed in case of eXpediency by con-
g%ressional enactment.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-08-15

The decree of h italian government
indefinitely extending h time of the
copyright OF Rossini's Barber of Sc
ville' has been declared by a parlia-
mentary commission as contrary to law
and void. The final decision rests with
the full house of parliament.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-08-15
Poisoned nv Toadstools.

Yale, Ia, Aug. 6.-One of the youns
sons of William Thomas. a wealthy
Dunkard farmer living three miles from
here. gathered toad stools. which his
mother cooked Wednesday for mush-
rooms. All partook (some six or seven)
excepting Mrs. Thomas, whose help
was necessary to care for the sick. and
the hired man, who was needed to go af-
ter the doctors, who were In attendance
all night. All are out of danger except
one. and he is much better.