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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-09-11

There are a number of willows indt-
genous TO North America that ate fairly
well adapted to the manufacture of fine
willow ware, but the finest are those
imported 10 this country from Europe.
aud carefully cultivated in congenial
soil. The western willow, known as
salix graciIis, produces twigs that make
pretty fair baskets, but they are hardly
adapted 70 the finest furniture manu-
facture. Many people have attempted
to cultivate willows in this country. and
while some have succeeded more have
failed because Of their selection Of the
wrong varieties. The European white
willow. red osier and similar species,
can be raised with fair success in this
country, and they are more truly
adapted for iiue willow manufacture
than any of the native species.
Another source of loss in thu culture
of osier willows ir this county is in
planting the willows near running wa.
ter, or IN stagnant pools and pon9s.
Many seem to think that the willow is
an aquatic plant, while in reality nearly
oil of the willows. especially .hc osier
willows, do better on elevated grounds.
The roots and twigs become moro laxi.
Die aud valuable when the wl!oss are
raised on comparatively dry g-ound.
Stagnant water prevents a healthy
growth of the roots, aud eventually
shortens the life Of the trees or shrubs.
Willow planting is best done in the
spring of the year just rs 500 as the
frost IS out of the ground so that the
soil can be properly worked. Twigs
taken last December from last years
stocks should be used for planting. The
shoots arc about fourteen inches long.
and these are pushed in the well-worked
soil unit. the top bud is just above the
surface. They arc planted in rows so
that one can walk conveniently be-
tween them. As the bud shoots up the
earth should be drawn up around the
twig. TAe IONS should be about
rows auout Iour :ncnes Most OIL the
osier willows are shrubs instead OF
trees, and they are never allowed to as
sumo great size.
During the first season the willows
do not produce much of a crop, but tho
shoots have TO be cut late in the fail
after the leaves have dropped. The
second years crops will produce some
valuable rods for basket making and
arrangements are made 70 sell these
rods as o o as gathered. Tho cutting
is done the same as the first crop and in
the fall of the year after the leaves have
dropped. The rods wan to be cut hor-
izontally close to the stock.
Alter the rods are cut they are peeled.
In order to peel them without doing
any injury it is necessary 10 renew the
run of sap. To do this the rods are
tied in buncaes and soaked in water I'M
til the eye buds begin to sprout, and
with a little steel pincers the bark can
be stripped off at once. The peeled
rods are then dried in the air and sun
carefully and then tied in bundles for
the market. If handled in this way the
rods will preserve their elasticity for an
indefinite period. and by soaking them
In the water before using them the
manufacturers rau twist them to suit
their needs.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-09-11

II am sure, ma'am," said the landlady,
coming in, II am that sorry--I don't know
how TO express it. don't know what's in
the dog. He Is always trying TO run mp
here, rs II he knew II worried YOU"
II have no doubt he does" returned
Nine. Debrisay, examining ncr lace.
Look herel ,rhere'satear for you'll Here's
auotherl It's just ruined
"f think I can mend 1t, dear, said Mona,
sympatbetically.
Now, Mrs. Puddiford," insisted Nine.
Debr:say, impressiyely, % her iandiady'
II give you your choice--either that savage
brute leaves the house, or \ will. BE sure
you explain matters to Mr.. Rigden this
night, and let me know the result. Ethel
he sends away his dog-or goes away witt
his dog-or Miss Craig and ] 90. this day
Ucek'' trnQicaliv.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-09-11

'@rbat IL a mere trife-I will pay for IT,"
Going TO the counter, she said-"This poor
gentleman's purse has been taken, I must
pay for what he has had"
IL dare say 1t ia an accident that may
happen to him ngain, II he finds kind
young ladies to pay for hitn," said the
buxoiu oma behind the desk, smiling
"sixpence. please"
DO you feel equal TO go home," said
Mona, who was beginning to feel q little
ashamed OF her q~uixotie attentions to this
elderly waif. ~ will get you a cab II you
like"
"wait a bit. Where do you bidet I
want TO pay ye what you've laid oct"
ooh! never mind; IL does not natter"
"Ye are a Scotch ~lassieF"
mo, ] never was in Scotland"
"Ah! I thocht ye were, from yer bonnie
reed held"
indeed said Mona, laughing.
"Weel, I'll no leave this till know where
I'll find ye."
There is my card then, but ] live ever
SO far away. Pray do not trouble about
me; ! am very glad TO haze been OF any Use
to you"
Ahs u gOu NNAt-gOA aNfch IhJ lAtl
II you had rot stood between me and that
cawb, I'd nave been n deid mont I'll try
and get home"
Struggling TO his feet, and Selling hfs
umbrella, he bobbled 10 the door. Mona
followed him.
You'll hear from me- said the old man,
thrusting the card into his breast pocketi
land I'll never forget ye, never. Could
YOU find me a shut-uI, cawb' Gamma bide
Yon things. wi the driver stuck up behind. +"
Mona hailed n passing cab, and, after
some hagglilig, with infinite difficulty and
many groans. he scrambled in, dropping
his umbrella during the process. Mona
picked it up and gave it to him. lie seated
himself with his back 20 the horse, smiling
and nodding to his young protectress as he
drove slowly away.
What q funny adventures" thought
Mona. II Wonder If Madame Debrisay
will scold me"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-09-11
WOMEN WHO SMOKE.
The Princess Of Wales says a Clever Thing
About Them.

A characteristic aRecdo,e was lately
told of the princess OF Wales, says the
YOUTHS Companion. The princess, 1t is
well known, while she maintains the
even, gentle tenor of her way. never
debating or interfering with others, al-
ways casts her powerful influence on
the side of the domestic. quiet woman,
showing no sympathy in dress or ac-
tons with her advanced" sister.
One evening not long ago some of
the ladies of the cou were discussing
before the princess the fact tnal sonie Ok
the fashionable Englishwomen now
openly smoke cigarettes after dinner.
Arguments for and against the habit
were advanced, but the princess re-
mained silent. AT last one of the ladies',
addressing her by the title which Eng
lishwCmen of rank only use to the queen
and princess. said: "What do you
think of it2 Ii there be any pleasure or
comfort in tobacco. is it fair that the
men should monopolize it? Do you be-
lieve it to be as corrupting to the body
and mind as Lady Blank says it is?"
The princess smiled. Il cannot de-
eide on the medical or moral bearings
Of the question: she said, gently. but
| have noticed that men who use to-
bacco to excess always speak OF them
selves as slaves to the habit and de-
clare that it is impossible to break from
it, l do not see why women who are
trying to emancipate themselves from
customs which they declare are tyran-
MES. should voluntarily put on n yoke
which men find intolerabic."
This was a new and shrewd view Of
the case, to which the advocates of Gig
arettes could find no answer.
NJ velpeau. who wrote admirable
letters for a Frerch periodical. during
the progress Of the Columbian EXPOSE
tiou, upon the habits and manners Of
the Americans. said:
Il find that tobacco is used by only
three classes Of American women: Fast
young girls in the cities who wish to
initiate the of a faster set in
London; old women in the almsfOuses
whose pipes take the place of n stronger
stimulant, and women of the poor
white class in the south who go about
with q stick rubbed in snuff in their
mouths"
Cigarette smokers among young girls
can -see themselves as others see them
Ia thsso words.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-09-11
GREAT COAL STRIKE
SOON TO Be SETTLED
After Comforting at Columbus Min
ers' Officials Will Recon-
mend Acceptance,
sIxTY.FVE CENTS IS THE BASIS
Conference or Coal Workers Called
For Wednesday When They
viii Accept the Propo;
sitiou.

Columbus. o., Sept. 6-The end OF the
great miners strike is in sight, Yester-
day afternoon the national executive
board Of the United Mine Workers
agreed 10 recommend to the miners q
proposition from the Pittsburg operat-
ors for a straight price Of 60 cents a ton,
to continue in force until the end OF the
year. A delegate convention Of all min
ers who have suspended work has been
called to meet in Columbus September
&, at 10 a. m, TO act upon the recon-
mendation. President Ratchford and
other members OF the board say there
is not the slightest doubt that the min
ers viii approve the recommendation,
The proposition does not involve arbi-
tration and in effect provides for an i'm
mediate settlement of the strike.
President Ratchford said last night
hat there were special reasons for ths
board recommending the proposition. In
the first place II comedies the miners 81
material advance. Had a 60 cent rate
been secured he was confident IL could
not have been maintained for more than
seventy days. The proposition does
away with all the uncertainties OF ar
! bftrat ton and viii bring the strike 10 n
speedy close. AS soon as the miners
ratify the proposition work Will be re-
! sumed in all the mines. In the second
place the proposition provides for a re-
vival OF the joint conferences for the
adjustment OF prices. The operators
are pledged 10 meet with the miners
prior TO the termination az the agree
ment and determine the rate Of mining
for the next year Both the members
OF the miners executive board and the
| operators committee are pleased over
the outcome Of the conference n feel
thai public sentiment will sustain theiI
action.
Yesterday morning the operators
committee renewed It's first proposition
for a So cent rate pending arbitration.
This was again rejected by the miners
board. Then the operators committee
got together and submitted a new
proposition for a straight price OF g.
cents, and after a long discussion il was
accepted by the miners board, subject
to the approval Of the miners at large
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-09-11
Tho Cnrn nweIIers.

Dear Cod! These nartoS, mounting fools.
Who mewling pirate their prny sreeds--
These babes from theologic schools,
Who tell n %thr0bbing world It's needs.
They howl and whine Of Greek and Jew.
OF iends below and saint above;
They rave a thousand TRADES through
Without a syllable OF love.
But creed. and creed. and creed. and creed.
That stiles heart and soul and mind.
out Of Thy goodness and their need.
Teach them the gospel Of the kind.
Thy myriad races mercy sue,
But mere and thGye o solemn clown
Claims heaven only for the few
Within his little ,5ibe and town.
Dear Goa Dear God, In that vast grace,
Who are the Father OF a host,
Shall these blind zeaiots see Thy face
And countless. loving billions lOFt?
Robert Lovemau.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-09-11
Our Baby.

Say
Have YOU seen our babyf
Well now, maybe
She don't take
The cake
over anything that's been THIS wayi
But we think so.
So?
And we'd ought to know,
For we've been there
Where
We could see the whole affair.
And I don't care
A rap
What other chap
Comes to the show,
We know
Shen take
The cake,
Look q those eyes!
Whewl
Don't they look newg
Blue
As the skies.
And then that nose,
II shows
She knows
What's what.
And then that spot
Below?
Why! Don't you knowt
Why that's her mouth,
Looks like a rose
That had Just been kissed
By the wind from the south,
And I suppose.
Wherever she goes,
They will insist
Twas made to he kissed.
And then her chin!
What shiver IL Toes get In
When things dom just get round
In time.
We climb!
When che begins to talk
We've found
IL pays to walk.
Hair?
Wei, size hasn't got much,
But such
As she has is fair.
The woman over the way
Said IL vas red one day.
But you can see as / hold
1t up to the light
That gold
Couldn't be more bright.
Red, Huh. Well
You never can tell
What folks Will say,
Any way.
And look at those cheeks!
Well. / declare,
Say. put the end of your finger there
And feel. That speaks
Well for the food she gets.
oh! Yes, sometimes she frets,
But look at her look,
And see her smile,
Wen get her picture took
After while.
And ] shouldn [ wonder as Ike as not
Twou!d be the prettiest was ever got.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-09-11

az will, ma'am!-I will.' shifted the lit
tie Iandlady. II foresee a heap Of trouble.
Mr.. Rigden-he Is that obstinate aud
touchyg'
The landlady retired, pressing the corner
OF he- duster 10 her eyes: while tho yeipz-
OF the dog were heard from below, where
he was being tied up.
The next day was stormy, with heavy
thundershowers and Nine. Debrisay
would not hear of Mona takinga journey &c
town in search of materials 10 repair the
damage done by the delinquent Dandie.
Moreover. n council OF war had TO be held.
Mr.. Rigden was observed that morning
to draw his umbrella from the stand with
a degree OF violence which upset all the
other umbrellas and sticks, and banged"
the front door with q recklessness which
was in itself a cdsus belti. Soon after,
Mrs. Puddiford appeared with n rucful
s~ountenance.
"Wellm, | have spoken TO Mr.. Rigden
He is noways inclined to hear reason!'
"He wouldn't be n man IL he did. unles.
II were on his own sidel" CALCULATED mad
anne.
'He spoke most disrespectful, /" continued
the landlady, beginning to play with the
corner OF her apron. He said he would
stand no more id nonsense them was
his words, ma'am1, and was sorry he had
Just begun a month, as he would have to
pay for il (he is n monthly tcnant)l that DO
would look out for rooms, and as soon "a
ever he found another place, free from
cantankerous old women, he'd leave, II he
forfeited a fortnight's rent. am sorry 70
say he SO far forgot himself, but them was
his very words, ma'am."
II assure you, Mrs. Puddiford, II Is not
Of the slightest consequence whether Mr..
Rigden considers me old and ~cantankerous
or not. I congratulate you on getting rid
of a troublesome, ill bred inmatel'
The next day was bright and fresh after
the thunder, and Mona having given n
lesson In Gloucester Place early In the af-
~ternoon, went on 10 Regents Circus 10
match the lace, intending to make mad
ame's shawl as good as new.
Hsving lone her shopping, she crossed
to :he other side, and walked a little way
toward Tottenham Court Road, hoping 10
find room in an omnibus, without having
to struggle at the regular stopping place.
Presently a Royal Oak omnibus came up,
and paused before she hailed it. Mona
fastened 10 enter rs soon as mn elderly
and somewhat decrepit-looking man had
descended, with the help of q stick and a
ne OMNIBUS moved on before the olu
gentleman had one foot clear OF the step
and he fell prone OF the damp, profusely
watered ground. The driver Of q hanson
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-09-11

ntrsu'
could hardly draw up quickly enough to
prevent his horse from trampling on the
PROSTATE figure. which seemed unable to
recover the perpendicular.
Mona, by a natural impulse, bent down
to assist him, and a burly policeman 300
set him on his feet.
mo bones broke" he said, cheerfully,
feeling his legs and arms. Here's your
stick and umbrella. You go into the con-
fectioner's there, and take summat. You
will be as right rs q triyet in five minutes"
So saying, he proceeded on his stately
march, leaving the sufferer standing. with
difficulty supporting his trembling self on
his stick, and looking round him with a
pitiful expression of bewilderment.
II am afraid you are hurt" sand Mona,
kindly. She did not like TO desert him,
for she felt he was not n Londoner.
1--WE just an awful pain i my back" he
said, pantingly, and feel dazed like. I'll
could sit doom u Bit"
"Come into this shop and have a glass of
wafer" and she guided him TO a pastry
cooks close by, where she found a chair,
and feeling alarmed at the old mans ex-
treme pallor, asked II he would not try a
little brandy and water.
"Ay,'' he said; II must have something
to raise my heartr"
His eyes closed partially, and Mona beg
ged an attendant to bring the restorative.
Her patient was a email, spare man, with
thin gray hair, small whiskers, faded blue
eyes, n contemptuously upturned nose,
and a wide, thin Tipped mouth. He was
neatly dressed in u pepper-and-salt colored
suit, and though not a gentleman, was by
no means Of the working class. nor yet like
q city clerk.
"Try and take a little Of this" urged
Mona.
Thank ye-thank ye."
He put the glass to his lips and drank
very slowly. 'The Lord be ;hankit," he
said. placing 1t half emptied on the table,
''for saving my life; but l am sair shaken!'
Again he drank. 'Owr" he uttered a
strange sound between q groan and a sigh.
ut was near a. yer Wi me, i am much
beholden to you, my young Teddy. must
try an get ava to my bed, but can scarce
stan. i had better get into q cab"
You had better rest a few minutes
first" said Mona, who felt sincere compass
sion for him. ~ am afraid you are more
hurt than you think"
II am y pulr rrali Doule. I'm, but ny
back Is twistedl WhatH they ask now for
q cab"--he called It a ''cawbn-''to Cam
den town."
II am not acknowledgements or two
s~hillings."
ats a cruel. costly place; but" apollo
~getically. II Gamma help it; III just pay for
the spirits and water. and gang my lane"
He Owed into . side pocket-he routed
out his trousers pockets-his breast pocket
-All In vain.
''Cnid preserve us,-it's clean game! My
pocket has been pickedw
"Ohl that Il DREADFUL ! hope you had
not much In III"
'sToo much TO lose. A bit OF gold. half
o crown. and a saxpence. Now ! Gamma
pay Tor my drap o. speerits."
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-09-11
FOUND THAT THEG GUN WAS LOADED
An Accident at Osmond, Nebraska,
Resulting in a Woman
Beiu1 shot,

Osmond, Neb., Sept. Ga frightful
accident occurred at the farm house
of Arthur Brown living II mile
south of town. Miss Anna Nelson. the
hired girl has the calf of her leg shot
away by the accidental discharge Of
= shot gun in the hands OF August
Dedlow who was in the act of breaking
the gun in see if it was loaded; the
wife and baby of Mr.. Brown narrowly
escaped the fate Of the hired girl by
being out of range. DR.. II. j. Christal
and DIR. Long have the case in charge
and are unable To say at this time
what the result will be.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-09-11
IN NarroM WnYa.

Blow, thou strong western WIND,
Blow far and fleet.
Thy forest GOODNESS here
Through the dark city street.
Blow DER the crowded roofs
From wall 10 wall.
Through fevercd alleys swlft
In b~oundless blessing fail.
Where weary mothers wait
Blow thy fresh breath.
Where men have lam them down,
WOfnl, IN love with death
Bring country p"le1santness
Across their dreams,
Shade OF great tossing bOughs.
And thought OF flowing streams.
Bring WAITS Of fragrance, too,
From far-blown flowers:
Pour balm. pour rest. pour life
Through these despa.ring hours.
And let some child
Wake as you sing,
II feel your siikeu touch
a stopping ange.'s wing.
--Harper's BaZar
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-09-11
Coutdn't DO Worse,

Detroit Free Press: What's the mat
ter now?" asked the leading actor as
the manager tore a letter 10 shreds and
stamped his feet.
Matter? That performance of u
is so Internally bad that this person de-
'nands that his rIme be stricken from
the free list"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-09-11
Bridge

weimer, Sept. 3.-During the military
manoeuvers a pontoon bridge col
lopsed while the Ninety-fourth regi.
ment of infantry was passing over it.
A number of soldiers were drowned
or hit by timbers of the bridge and
killed.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-09-11
Vest Z strike.

New York, Sept 3.-Five thousand
vest makers, half of them women,
struck this morning for higher wages.
Sixteen hundred cloak makers in four
shops also struck, while as n result of
settlements 1900 returned to work In
other shops.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-09-11

The county organization order of
Modern Woodmen of America yester-
day held their picnic at Rownd's bluff.
The weather was favorable and there
was a large attendance from all over
the county. Several Of the visiting
lodges were accompanied by their
bands and a most enjoyable time was
aad,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-09-11
Halls Catarrh Cure
Is n constitutional cure. Price 70 cents.

Chief Rabbi Adler and Sir S. Mon
tagu have cent a circular letter to all
London tailors asking them ia give
out work early in the week and APP
point Friday morning as pay day 10
Hebrew employees, so as To secur Sat-
urday rest.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-09-11

A WISE PHYSICIAN
'-FRs1uprce ro rag WIND.
DIR. J. I. Lines Indorses DIR. Williams
Pink Pills Because He Has Found
Them E~hicacious.

From the Capital. 81 John. Kansas.
Hearing that DIR. j. l.. Lines, of st.
John. Kan, had used DIR. Williams Pink
Pills in his practice with great success, a
reporter called upon and interviewed him
regarding the matter.
Your reporter found the Doctor a very
pleasant and affabie man of probably 80
years of age. We were much impressed
with his n,dnnef. as al was kindly anu
digniiied. When we preached the subject
Of our call. he became enthusiastic at
once and proceeded TO give us the follow
ing for publication:
"My attention had been called 10 DIR.
Williams Pink Pills for Pale People by
several persons of my acquaintance who
had been greatly benefited or entirely
cured by their use. l determined to give
them a trial in my practice, and If they
proved 10 be satisfactory | would adopt
them and use them regularly. Since /
began prescribing them l have never had
cause 10 regret my determination. ! have
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-09-11

Frequently the English idea Of col
ors is startling To an American. In
the description of gowns worn at a
ball N girl is quoted as being deli
eately gowned in sky-blue satin with
touches of |geranium red"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-09-11

In Japan small children of the poor,
who have the gift of ~straying and no
nurses to look after them are safe
guarded by the simple precaution of
hanging labels around their necks,
which tells their names and addresses.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-09-11
Royalty Is There.

Hamburg. Sept. 3.-The Emperor
and Empress of Germany and the king
and Queen of Italy are here 10 attend
the autumn maneuvers of the German
army.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-09-11

Croquet seems to he really taking
hold again in England. They are
playing the game more this season
than they did last and important
matches are announced to take place
almost daily for the next two months.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-09-11

Burke Perkins. "a years Old. whose
children number twenty-four and
whose grandchildren are uncounted, the
other day welded Mrs. Elizabeth Co
ings, 76 years cd, In the town OF Green
vile, q.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-09-11
Do We Need Big MnsclesY

Do w Need Big MuscIesT
BY no means. Persons Of hercuiean build
frequently possess a minimum Of genu-
inc vigor. and exhibit less endurance than
very small people. Real ylgor means the
ability 70 digest and sleep wei, and 10
perform a reasonable amount Of daily
physical and mental labor without ma
ural fatigue. II is because "a course Of
Hostetters Stomach Bitters enables the
e%nfeebled dyspeptic 10 esum the allotted
activity Of everyday life. as well as par
~ticipate without discomfort In us enjoy
ments. that H. such a pre-emipently useful
medicine.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-09-11

Berne, Sept. s.-The remains of three
victims OF the Mount Pleureur ava
lanche were recovered greatly mutt
lated