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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-14
THE COMMON BLACK COAT

It Il Feared That 1t May Be Superseded
by One of Lighter Color.
It would appear from one of their
trade organs that tailors are becoming o
little anxious about tho prospects of the
black coat of civilization. They fear it
is in danger Of being superseded by o
garment of lighter hue, if not of varie.
gated pattern. Perhaps, if they were to
give voice to their deeper apprehensions,
they would say that there was more at
stake than the black coat. There can, at
any rate, be little doubt, whether the
tailors are willing to admit it or not,
that with the fate Of the black coat is
bound up that of the black waistcoat.
pleasant in their lives is a matter of
opinion, but we feel sure that in death
they would not be divided.
We mean no disrespect to the vest in
describing it as o parasite Of the coat.
It is q humble dependant which has
only found its way into society under
the wing Of its influential patron, to
whom it adheres with single breasted
fidelity, rewarded ON the other side by
an attachment which is rarely broken
save for short period during the sum-
mer months.
The trousers, it is true, are connected
with the two upper garments by no such
feudal tie, but their own union is COM
plete and, except in very hot weather,
indissoluble. Hence, the more farsight-
ed tailors no doubt perceive clearly
enough that if the black coat goes we
shall be within measurable distance of
the "tweed suit" Nor are there want
ing those who would do their best to
accelerate the catastrophe.
Animated by the restless spirit of the
age, its impatience of sobriety and its
thirst for change and color i'll costume,
as in life, there is school of so called
reformers who are endeavoring to urge
the wearers of black coats to revolt. Let
them give free play, exclaim these an
| archistic counselors, to ''their taste in
checks and stripes" and they will be
able to cut far more picturesque figure
at a far smaller annual outlay. With the
outlay, of course, the public is not con.
cerned, though that matter, doubtless,
is not without its interest for the tailors,
but We own to some uneasiness at the
idea of the entire community INDUCING
its multifarious taste in checks and
stripes in a headlong pursuit of the pic
turesQue.
We have all Of us. indeed, seen thu
experiment. tried under very favorable
circumstances. but with more than du
bious results by those little bands Of
vocal and instrumental artists, gener
ally six or eight in number, who arr
usually to be met with at race meeting!
or on the sands at popular seaside re
sorts. These pioneers of dress reform
have entirely discarded the black coat
preferring one Of gayer color, with no
ticeably elongated tails, and the free
dom with which they indulge their tast,
in checks and stripes may almost be sait
to border upon license. Yet the effect
even with the addition of an open shir
collar of Elizbethan proportions, cork
ed face and a banjo cannot be described
as entirely picturesQue.-London Tele
graph.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-14

HERE it is right from McKinley's
home. The Canton, Ohio, News
Democrat says: sour government
was designed to be the agent and
guardian of all the people, not Of .
few. All the people are entitled to
protection. Let US get away from
the idea of passing tariff laws
to enable few to plumber the others.
This country was not arranged to
have privileged classes, goldocracy,
millocracy or plutocracy."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-14

JUDGE OLIVER, in the district
court of Rock Rapids. Iowa. in grant
ing judgment to the Germsnia Pub
fishing company for q subscription
bill if 500, made the ruling that q
man and his wife are both liable for
the payment for a newspaper taken
and read by the family. on the
ground that newspaper is house.
hold necessity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-14

with, the stranger unfolded his scheme.
''You know those tunnels under the
river which are used by the cars!"
eyes; what of them?"
"Well, my idea is exactly this: II a
cyclone should strike Chicago. there
wouldn't be any other place where the
people could 60 and be safe. If there
should be a cyclone, MI. Yerkes could
charge the people admission to 60 in the
tunnel and stay until it was over. y
Chicago Times Herald.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-14
ROSEMARY.

Green bud stars spangle
The dead, black tree,
Blooms in a tangle
On orchard and lea.
Now elm boughs shade me.
Now birds have sung.
Shall the heart persuade mo
still am young?
All, no. Heart. hush thee!
Be wise, serene.
Lest snow wreaths crush thee
Ere Halloween.
Though June be jolly,
Though flowers be sweet,
It's all but folly
And blind deceit.
Heart, thou has finished
With Joys that fade;
Thy strength diminished,
Thy light decayed.
The brain is an embef
The blood is cold.
NV heart, remember
We both are oidl
Edmund Gosse in Century.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-14

The best salve In the world for
cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt
rheum, fever sores. letter, chapped
hands, chilblains. corns and al skin
eruptions, and positively cures
piles or no pay required. Il 10 guar
anteed 10 give perfect satisfaction. or
money refunded. Price Is cents per
box. For sale by Harris 3 Whenever
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-14
Odd Things About Water.

Water is made up Of two different ell
ements-hydrogen and oxygen. 1t has
in its composition two measures Of by
drogen for every one Of oxygen. but as
tic latter is SO much heavier than the
inner nine pounds of water are found
TO contain eight pounds of oxygen and
only one Of hydrogen. The way in
which the composition of water is
proved is BY means Of the voltaic cleo
the battery, combined with other appa-
ratus, DESIGNED especially for the pur-
poee.-St Louis Republic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-14
For HoOrOOnoao.

BENZ. Ingerson, OF Hutton. Ind,
says he had not spoken above q whis-
per for months, and one bottle of
Foley's Honey and Tar restored his
voice. It 10 used very largely by
speakers and singers. Sold By - r
Bahnson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-14

MRS BRYAN has accepted the invi-
tation extended him by Chicago dem
ocrats to deliver an address at the
party's celebration of Jackson's day
Jan. Sin that city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-14
Handkerchief Oepai tment.

We have complete line Of manu.
facturers samples which We are SELL
ing at SSi per cent on the dollar.
Space viii not allow us TO describe
our dress goods and cloak depart
ment this week, but we can assure
great values In these departments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-14


~ who resides at Green Bay. writes
March 9Th, 1895, as follows:
"Five years ago became so nervous that
mental work was a burden. Icould not rest
at night on account of sleeplessness. Ny
attention was called to DIR. Niles Restora-
tive Nervine, and I commenced to use It
with the very best effect. Since then 1
have kept bottle in my house and use 1t
whenever my nerves become unstrung. with
always the same good results. My son also
Np Milacs takes it for nervousness
with like never failing
Nervine success. have recon-
mended It to many and
KcS(OleS 1t cures them. All who
ryon1<L fer from nerve
ASoAtAAssssss troubles should try Il.
It Is free from narcotics, perfectly harm
less. and yet soothes and strengthens. Dr.
Niles. through his Nervine Is n benefactor
to thousands A. c. LEHMAN.
Editor and proprietor Of DER LASDsNAN.
DR.. Miles, Nervine Is sold on guarantee
first bottle will benefit or money refunded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-14

Out of every 1000 Inhabitants Of
the globe 55S live in Asia, 262 in
Europe, III in Africa. 80 in America,
5 in Oceanica and the polar regions
and only 2 in Australia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-14
A MODERN INVOCATION.

Awake. my Muse. But don't suppose
One moment that you're wanted
To pirate of lovers or their woes,
Or forests fairy haunted.
The march of progress wider scope
Has opened for your singing;
For instance. take THE ARGUS wants
And set their praises ringing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-14
Our Tine d Over.

Now It is yours. Is per cent OF
on all trimmed hats. Ottesen, 222
West Second stIoet, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-14

Firle hill. or Beacon. is well known
height Of the South downs, and the
cap referrea to is covering Of clouds
or mist.-English illustrated Magaxine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-14

SALESMEN WANTED ALL OVER THE
~ United States for the new adding ma
chine, required in every once. store and fac.
tory; price very Low. Standard Trading Com
pany, 100 Fulton street. New York, n. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-14

Santa Claus Is here, and Is located
at the Big Spot Cash Department
Store Of Young X McCombs with
a tremendous line Of Holiday
Gocds 10 please the children In
this and surrounding cities. We
have taken grei, pains TO put In q
Inc II Toy, DJlls Dishes, Toy
Furniture, snd thousands of items
to make suitable gifts for every
body, which means for little money
you can bring JOY and happiness TO
the loved ones. Our CANDY DE
PARrMENT is now running with
a full force-snd, rs we manufac-
ture our own candy. we can assure
our patrons OF . superior quality.
Our motto is purity, quality and
low price.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-14
WANTED

WANTED - POSITION AS CLERK IN
w grocery store by yourg man of eNper
fence; can give good reference. Address VII
liam Nagel, 40 East Eleventh street, Daven
port
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-14

FOR RENT.
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NOR RENT-A NICE FLAT. INQUIRE
II 1t 100 Third avenue
NOR RENT-FCRNISHED ROOM VERY
Il convenient to business center with hot
water heat. AddressX Y. 4 ARGUS ONCE.
NOR RENT - SEVEN ROOM HOUSE ON
= Second avenue; modern conveniences:
also six room house, by Z. w. Hurst
FOR SALE.
Tor SALE-FOX TERRIER PUPPIES BY
II Hotfoot Dude, A. X. =. s. b No. 31I75.
aid Dasky Dot: perfect markings and dead
game. E. II. Hass, 7s3 Harrison street, Dav-
export.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-04-11
SALE.

Whereas, Default has been made in the pay
ment of the money secured by u mortgage dated
the oath day of December, A.. ID. 1883, executed
by John II. Street and Harriet Street, his wife,
OF the County OF Custer and Territory OF Dakota,
10 the Northwestern Mortgage Trust Company
of Redleld, Territory of Dakota, and which
mortgage was recorded In the Office of the Reg
lister of Deeds of the County OF Custer, Territory
OF Dakota, now State OF South Dakota, in Book
. OF Mortgages, on page 2t6, on the 3lst day OF
utes a. M; and whereas, no action or proceed
Ings at law or otherwise have been instituted 10
recover the debt secured by said mortgage or
any part thereof. Whereas, on the 9th day OF
May, 1889, said mortgage, with the note secured
thereby, was duly assigned by the said mort
gage TO X. A; Davidson. OF the County of Kings
In the State of New York, which assignment was
duly recorded In the Office OF the Register of
Deeds OF the said County of Custer on the 3lst
day OF May, 1889, In Book 3 OF Mortgages, on
page 1913, and whereas, the amount claimed to
De due upon said mortgage, at the date OF this
notice, Is the sum of Six Hundred and Forty
eight Dollars and Thlrty-five Cents, ($64s. 35) to-
wit: 100000 of principal, and s4s.3 80 of interest,
neys fees stipulated for in said mortgage.
Now, therefore, notice Is hereby given that by
virtue Of the power of sale contained in said
mortgage, and duly recorded as aforesaid, and
In pursuance of the statutes In such ease made
aud provided, the said mortgage will be fore
closed by a sale of the mortgaged premises
therein described, at public auction at the front
door OF the Court House In Custer City, In the
County OF Custer and State OF South Dakota, on
forenoon of that day. The said mortgaged
premises are situated In the County Of Custer,
In the State Of South Dakota, formerly Territory
Of Dakota, and are described as follows to-wit
The South Half Is ~ OF Southwest Quarter IS.
w. ~ Of Section Twenty-three (23), and the
North Half IN. ~ of the Northwest Quarter
On. ". ~ OF Section Twenty-six (26), all In Town
ship Three % South, Of Range Eight (S) East,
Black Hills Meridian.
Dated at Yankton, South Dakota, this 10th day
Of February, A. ID. 1896.
X. A. DAVIDSON, Assignee.
CRAMER & HOLMAN, Attorneys for Assignee,
Yankt0n, 5. ID.
First publication, February %, 1896.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-04-11
Change of Time.

On account of q change of time on the
Northern Pacific, a new time schedule
on the b. & NJ, to 60 into effect to-
morrow, has been decided upon. The
new time card has not been received by
the station agent at this place as we 90
to press, but from such information as
we haye been able to obtain we are en-
abled to closely approximate the ar
rivals of the trains at Custer. which will
not vary nsueh fla.a-0l5-a-m-far-th the.
north bound passenger, and 1886 p. m.
for the south bound.
The change is made necessary by an
eight hour reduction of the schedule on
the Northern Pacific between st. Paul
and Portland, Oregon. Under the new
schedule the time between Black Hills
points and the east will be reduced two
hours. The reduction of time is TO be
made by extending the runs Of trains
43 and Al, which have been doing local
work as far as Grand Island, to Broken
Bow, which will give through trains an
opportunity to greatly reduce their time
by making less stops
Regular trains will leave Omaha at
4:35 p. M, and arrive in Dendwood at
ll:5S a. m. the next day, making the
run in 10 hours and % minutes, which
makes the schedule time about SO miles
per hour. The train will leave Dead
wood in the evening, arriving at Lin
coin, Omaha and Chicago on the same
time as at present.
The Spcarfish train win run direct to
Deadwood, leaving Spearish at 7 o'clock
a. m. and arriving in Deadwood at 1925.
Returning it will leave Deadwood at
1890, and arrive in Spearfsh at 4:l5 D. m.
Under the new time card one of the
TIVE daily freight trains between Edge
mont and Deadwood. consisting of
through freight, win be run through on
quick time, arriving at Deadwood at
2:S0 p. m.
Since the above wal put in type, we
learn that there will be no change in
the time of the arrival of the
train from the east at Black Hills points.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-04-11
NOTICE Or ANNUAL ELECTION.

Notice is hereby given that on Mon
day, the 4th day of May, 1896, at the
building situate on the south part of
Vienna Hotel lot, on Sixth Street, in the
Town of Custer City, South Dakota, an
election will be held for the election of
Town Officers, a. also, a Board Of Edu.
cation for the Custer Independent
School district, as follows. to-wit:
One Trustee for each district in said
town.
Town Clerk.
Town Assessor.
Town Treasurer.
Town Overseer of Highways.
Town Justice Of the Peace, and
One member Of Board If Education,
Custer Independent school district, for
each district in said town, and
School Treasurer, for said school dis
trict.
Which election will be opened at 8
o'clock In the morning. and will con-
tinus open until 5 o'clock In the after
moor Of said day.
Dated this 7tl day Of April, 1896.
A. T. FEAy,
Town Clerk.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-04-11
q. III. Improvement Association.

The meeting of the directors OF the
Black Hills Improvement Association,
held at Hot Springs last Saturday even
ing, pursuant TO the call of President
Evans, was fairly well attended, all Of
the various towns in interest being
represented, except Edgemont, White
wood, Sundance and ~Spearfish.
The meeting was very interesting and
good progress was reported as having
already been made in the attainment of
the objects Of the organization, which
should be an incentive TO renewned
effort on the part of all concerned. A
proposition Of Samuel Scott. Of this city,
to furnish the association with $500 Of
his new maps and accompanying pam
phlets for outside distribution, was re-
! ferred to the next meeting, with a
strong assurance Of acceptance. The
following resolutions were adopted
Whereas, Appropriation bills are now
before the ways and means committee
Of congress intended to aid in carrying
on a Trans-Mississippi and international
Exposition az Omaha in 1898 for the
purpose of exhibiting to the world the
limitless agricultural, mineral and other
of the great west therefore,
be it
Resolved, That this association here
by heartily expresses its approval of this
enterprise and respectfully urge upon
our senators and representatives in
congress to use all honorable means to
secure the passage of all needed appro-
priation bills in aid of same.
Resolved, Further, that the secretary
Of this association is hereby directed to
transmit q copy Of these resolutions to
Hon. John A. Wakefield, secretary,
Omaha. Mob. and also 10 South Dakota
senators and representatives in con
gress.
Following is list of the directors in
attendance j. w. Jones, Of Lead d.
A. Mcpherson and Seth Bullock, of
Deadwood John Scollard, of Sturgis
John ID. Hale. Of Tilford James HALEY,
of Rapid City; l.. Ballou, Of Buffalo
Gap; Samuel Scott, of Custer CITY F..
w. Speed, Of Hill City l.. X. Stone, of
Keystone, and L. I. Evans, Of Hot
Springs
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-04-11

j. S. Cradle, of Beatrice, Neb., who
has been for some time investigating
the merits Of the mines Of this district,
returned to the city on Monday morn
ing, accompanied by William A.. Parish,
a prominent Denver mining expert.
They visited the Pringle district during
the day where they examined certain
promising gold claims owned by Messrs.
Robbins, Dsmoreau & Feay Of this city,
returning in the evening. On the fol
lowing Tuesday morning they visited
other aiming properties west ofthe city,
returning in time to take the train for
Deadwood, expecting to return to this
place in a few days, when they will
further continue their Investigations.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-04-11

On Tuesday morning at the home OF
her parents, six miles northwest of this
city, after a lingering illness, Lena, the
year old daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Wilhelm.
The burial took place on Thursday
afternoon in the Custer cemetery, which
was attended by a large number of the
friends of the sorrowiDg relatives Of the
deceased, who deeply sympathize with
them IN their sad bereavement.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-04-11


One of the most enjoyable affairs of
the season was the social party last
Thursday evening at the residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Porter. The guests
were assembled at an appropriate hour
when the elegant parlors, which were
radiant with flowers and other attractive
appointments. presented a brilliant ap-
p~earance. Progressive chrokinole was
prominent among the varisus games
that were pleasantly INDUCED in, in
which the first prize was awarded to
Mrs. w. F. Hanley, Mrs. H. L. Bond
being declared the winner of the BOBBY
prize, which she accepted with her
usual characteristic grace. Elegant re-
freshments were served by the accom-
plished hostess. which were greatly en-
joyed, social was also q marked
feature in the make up of the measure
Of the evenings enjoyments and music,
such as charms the souls of its dsvotees.
rendered by the popular hostess, and
others was a most pleasing a~jdendum
TO the chain of attractions for which the
occasion will long be remembered.
Among those present We note: Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. ]. Bailey, Mr.. and Mrs. HI. l..
Bond, Mr.. and Mrs. A. +. Donaldson,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. McFaddsn. Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. A. Willis, Mr.. and Mrs. w. F.
Hanley, Mr. and Mrs. B. r. Wood. Mr..
and Mrs. II. +. Lake, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
A.. White. Mrs. J. w. Humphrey. Miss
Kate Mcmahon, Mrs. L. Beslin, Mr.. J.
w. Delicate, and DR.. H. F. Rate.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-04-11

The latest sensation in Meade county
owes its origin to the reported discovery
of a volcano near Sturgis. Its location
is said TO be upon the apex of a lofty
peak, where, from a c~ravice, steam is
sues at intervals. The earth around
the crater has been SO warm during
the past winter that the snow has melt.
ed as fast as it fell upon it. Should the
report prove to be authentic, and not
another one of Dawley's periodical false
creations, it will no doubt be a valuable
acquisition to Sturgis, as it will very
likely become a source of large revenue
to the place when tanned and placed on
exhibition.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-04-11

A petition signed by $50 residents Of
Harding county, praying for its early
organization have recently been for
warded to Gov. Sheldon. The petition
sets forth the fact that the county has
sufficient population TO warrant organi-
cation, and that the outlook for its ra-
pid material progress is very fattering.
The town of Nashville in which COM
munity about sixty families are now
residing, is named for the county seat.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-04-11

The Congregational Church of this
place have rendered a call to Rev. j. II.
Kavan, of Foreman, North Dakota, to
become its pastor, which has been ac-
ceptcd and he is expected to arrive and
assume his charge sometime during the
present month. Rev. Kavan is highly
spoken of as an earnest and able min
lister, and will doubtless be a very desir-
able acquisition to the church circles OF
this CITY.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-04-11

An old ~prospector named d. Jewell,
who had for several years been pros
pecting on Castle creek, above Mystic,
and elsewhere in the southern Hills.
was found dead in his cabin on Friday.
His abode is about three miles up the
creek from Mystic. Jewell was down to
the station Last Tuesday and went home
intoxicated. He was about 80 years Of
age and an old-timer in the Hills.
Nothing is known of his family affairs.
Times.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-04-11

Ed. Edgerton, who was called south
owing to the serious illness of his
father, Hon. A, j. Edgerton, Judge ofthe
United States court. telcgraphs that his
father is much better. United States
Attorney Miller received a letter from
the judge about a week ago IN which he
stated that he would leave for Chicago
the first Of the week. Thcjudge's many
friends here hope that he will continue
to get back to his old time good health.
Sioux Falls Forum.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-04-11

Nine days would seem to be a long
time for a letter TO be in transit between
south Dakota points, but strange as it
may appear, a letter plainly addressed to
this Office and mailed at Yankton March
80, did not reach its destination until
April Sth. The back of the envelope
bore the postmark of Broken Bow.
April l, and Custer, Neb., April 3rd.
The various points visited other than
those aboye named, or the routes over
which the missiye travelled may only
be dimly conjsctured. In any event
the delay Is evidently due to the rank
carelessness Of certain democratic Mas
bys located between the terminal
points.