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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-23
A FREE GIFT TO SETTLERS
Free Homestead Bill Is Passed by
the Senate.
That Body Broadens h Effect OF
the House Bill-.-About Thirty
Three Million Acres are
Involved.

Washington, Jan. TO- 70 the surprise
of many who have been closely observ-
ing the trend of legislation in relation
TO indian lands, the senate passed the
Measure known as the free homestead
bill" late yesterday afternoon.
1t is a measure OF far reaching inn
~portance, particularly 10 h west. and
the interest in 1t was shown by the fact
that a plank concerning IL was a tea-
ture of the several national platforms.
The effect of the bill will be to open TO
settlement all public lands acquired
from Indians free of II payment TO
the government beyond the minor Of
flee fees and to release from payment
those who have heretofore settled on
these lands. The number of acres in
volved, according to an estimate made
by the commissioner OF the general lane
office, is SO, 1852. Sal, which would have
yielded the government. at the prices
heretofore established, $S5, 34S, 006. To
offset this settlement, 1t was brought
oil during the debate that the lands
We're mainly arid and that those who
had settled upon them were unable to
make payments by reason of the scanty
products Of the soil. The western SEN
ators In the main favored the bill as an
extension Of the general homestead pol
Icy of the government. The opposition
was directed mainly by n "a Plat
OF Connecticut and Senator Villas OF
Wisconsin. As the bill passed In the
house II covered only the lands acquired
from Indians In oklahoma, but as
passed yesterday the bill includes all
indian lands. The final vote showed a
decisive majority In favor OF the mea-
.,n,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-23
Salaries Earned by Successful Buyers

A good buyer who year after year in
creases his business and the reputation
Of his department, who leaves for the
~semi-annual inventory a clean and de-
sirable stock-one who, in fact, has the
genius Of money making-is paid a sal
airy in the big houses of from $4,000 to
$4,000, and often Il percentage on the
yearly increase Of his sales. In some Of
the largest departments a number or
the most capable buyers thus receive as
much as $500 a yea and are regard
ed as cheap at that-a fact which can
be readily understood when 1t Is re-
membered that In a single department
of a great shop selling say a million
dollars worth Of goods a year, a differ.
ence of 8 per cent In the profits, which
may be the result of a good manager as
distinguished from a mediocre one,
amounts to $50, 600. On the other hand,
in the lower class stores, buyers in many
of the departments are paid as low as
$25 per week, with no percentage. If the
large incomes are the great exception,
IL is also TO be said that the opportuni-
ties are more numerous than the men
with the ability to take advantage Of
them.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-23

friends-Mrs. Linley opened the school-room
do0r brlskly. How are the lessons getting
on?' she began, and checked herself with q
start. "kittyV' she exclaimed. "Crying@'
The child ran to her mother with tears in
her eyes. Look at sgd! She sulks, she
cries, she won't talk 10 me. Send for the
doctor"
You tiresome child, l don't want the doc.
tor. I'm not ILL.,"
"There, mammar' cried Kitty. "She new
er scoided se before to-day"
In other words, here was a complete re-
versa of the usual order of things in the
school-room. Patient Sydney was out of
temper: gentle Sydney spoke bitterly TO the
little friend whom she loved. Mrs. Linley
drew a chair to the governess' side and took
her hand. The strangely altered girl tore
her hand away, and burst into a violent iii
of crying. Puzzled and frightened, Kitty
Ito the best of the child'S ability followed
her example. Mrs. Linley took her daugh-
ter on her knee and gave Sydney's outbreak
of agitation time 10 subside. There were no
feVerlSh appearances in her face; there was
no teNeriNh heat in her skin when their hands
had touched each other for a moment. In
all probability the mischief was nervous mis-
chler' and the outDurst of weeping was a
hysterlcal effort ut relief.
u am afraid, my dear, you have had a bad
night. MIS-. Linley said.
bad? Worse than badr'
sydney stopped, looked at her good mis-
ueSs and friend in terror, and made a con
iuseo eh0rt TO eXp'ain away what she had
just said. As sensibly ami kindly self-pos-
sessed as ever, Mrs. Linley told her that she
only wanted rest and quiet. Let me take
you To my room,' she proposed. I'VE will
nave tho sofa moved into the balcony, and
You Will soon 20 10 sleep in the delicious,
warm air. lou may put away your books,
klttI his is a holiday. Come with me, and
he ptIted and spoilt by the Ladies IN the
morning-room."
"oniipuad paxf uaaH
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-23

A clever old lady, possessed Of the inestlm-
abb. advantages OF worldly experience, must
submit nevertheless TO the laws of nature.
Time and sleep together--powerful agents In
tic snail hours Of tho morning-had got the
better vi Mrs. Presty'S resolution to keep
awake. Free from discovery, Syaney as
cended the stairs. Free from discovery, Sgd
ney entered her own room.
Half an hour later Llnley opened the door
of Ills drawing-room. His wife was still
sleeping. His mother-in-law awoke two
hours later, looked at her watch, and discov-
cred that she had lost her opportunity. 9th
or Old women, under similar circumstances,
might have felt discouraged. This old wO-
man believed in her w suspicious more de-
vOutly than ever. When the breakfast bell
rang Sydney found Mrs. Presty in the corri-
dor waiting to say good.inorning.
Il wonder what you were doing last night,
when you ought to have been in bed?' the
old lady began, with a treacherous amiability
OF manner. "Oh, / am not mistaken! Your
door was open, my dear, and | looked in"
why did you look in. Mrs. PrestyY'
MY young friend, | was naturally anxious
about you. | am anxious still. Were you in
the house or out Of the house?"
II was walking in the garden" Sydney re-
piled.
"Admiring the moonlight"
"Yes; admiring the moonlight"
"AlCne, Of course?' Sydney's friend sug-
gasted.
And Sydney took refuge in prevarication.
"Why should you foubt IT." she said.
Mrs. Prcsty wasted no more time in asking
questions. She was pleasantly reminded of
the words of worldly wisdom which she had
addressed to her daughter on the day of sgd
ney's arrival at Mount Moryen. ''rhe good
qualities OF that unfortunate Young Great
ure,' she had said, ''can not nave always re-
sisted the horrid temptations and contamina-
tons about her. Hundreds OF times sine must
have had deceit forced on her: she must have
lived through ungoyernab.e fear Elevated
a little higher than ever IN her own estima-
ton, Mrs. Presty took Sydhey's arm and led
her down to brcakfa.t with mothcrly famil-
iarity. Iinlcy met them at the foot of the
stairs. Ii is motlier-in-law first stole a look
at Sydney, and then shook hands with MIN
cordially. my dear Herbert, how pals you
are! That horrid smoking. You look as il
you had been up all night"
Mrs. Linley paid her customary visit TO the
schOoi-rOOm that morning.
The necessary attention TO her guests had
left little leisure for the exercise OF Obserya-
ton at the breakfast table. The one clrcum-
stance which had forced itself on her notice
had been the boisterous gayety OF her us
band. Too essentially honest to practice uo-
ception OF any kind cleverly, Linley had
oyeracted the part OF a man whose mind was
entirely at ease. The most un~suspicious wo-
man living, his wife was simply amused.
''How he does enjoy society" she thought.
Herbert will be a young man To tho end of
his life"
In the best possible s~pirits--still animated
' BY her successful exertions to entertain her
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-23
WILL PARDON C0NVlCTS.
Queen Victoria Preparing for He,
Diamond Juhilec.

London. Dec. 1G.-1t is reported that the
home office has received Instructions TO
prepare a list Of long-term convlcts to
whom royal clemency may be properly ex-
tended on the occasion OF the celebration
of the queens diamond jubilee In June
next, and that each name is to be accom-
panied with a statement Of the circum-
stances that 20 toward making the ex-
tension of clemency justifiable. The re-
port has revived the hopes of the friends
Of Mrs. Maybrick, who believe that the
strong efforts which have been made in
her behalf, and the active cooperation of
her friends i'm the United States. in sign
ing petitions AMI adopting resolutions in
meeting assembled, praying the British
authorities TO give merciful consideration,
will be sought.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-23
Wasn't Fishing.

New York Journal.
No fisherman before or since had ever
remained seated upon the end of a pier.
his line idly sagging with the tide, for
80 long a time with such perfect, self
satisfied repose.
Say, you'd better pull up your line,
look at your bait, and spit on your hook, -
sagely remarked the fat, interested on
locker, who was too lazy himself 10 fish,
but who liked 10 watch others and give
advice.
"Eh?' queried tie thin man holding the
fish line without turning his head.
why, you We're sitting here At 5 o'clock
when / came along responded the fat
man, a trifle impatiently, land ! haven't
seen you pull IN once since Nv been
watching you. You didn't even pull up
when you ate your lunch-and it's 4 o'clock
now"
is it so late as that?" asked the thin
Yes. it's quarter past f." perked out
the fat man ~pityingly. I'D pull up if 1
were you"
HEM unused the thin one, contented-
ly, Il believe I'll stay here till 5, anyway
Yet, to the intense a"ggravation of the
fat man, he made no move to even teeter
his line up II down, tentatively, but
merely settled into "a more comfortable
position, and took a fresh chew of to-
bacco, with a beatic and peaceful smile.
Say" growled the fat man, disgustedly,
you don't know much about fishing, do
you?"
Fishing" queried the thin man, with
mild surprise. '"Why," he said, cheerfully,
I'm not fishing. I'm drowning my neigh
boris cat"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-23
a Nnhin WnrE

(From- the Omaha Christian Advocate)
There is no n in Omaha or vicinity
who has mot heard of Mr.. ". ]. smith.
Iouhoet OF Rescue Home. He has for a
years devoted q large share
OF ms tlne 70 the work OF rescuing the
Ianen, furnishing aid 10 those in dis
ttsss anu heiplng in every way possible
those III trouble. He has been in poor
health for several years, but all will ha
pleased to learn that his health Is now
much better and he Is able To take ac.
tive charge Of the mission work 70
winch he now davotes his entire time.
On January LIST, 1897. he writes as fol-
lows: Il have been troubled for several
years with a bad cough. | had lung
chills and Slight hemorrhage OF the
lungs and was threatened with CON
sumption. My mother and two sisters
having dlcd with consumption, | ex-
pected the s3m2 fate: but [ tried DIR.
Rays Lung Batm, prepared by DIR. Il.
y. Ray Medical Co. Omaha. Neb. and
Two Zoe BOXES have entirely cured me
OF my cough and soreness of my lungs.
ihat Tired, sleepy n drowsy feeling
IS All gone ana my appetite Is now good.
1 feel well and full Of life. 1 can work
night and day and do not feel fired
Prals the Lord for the help IL has
given me. l write this hoping II any
read 1t who are similarly afflicted and
have been unable TO get help from any
other source, hat they will try this ex-
cellent remedy, which | believe TO be
h best cough medicine Of which I
have any knowledge"
N. ]. SMITH,
2540 S. 10th st, Omaha, Neb
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-23
Youthful Great Men.
Willis was famous before 90.

Wills was IanO u DeIOfc ~.
Everett was a noted orator at 80.
Whitney at IL invented the cotton
GIN.
Edison was famous for his inventions
when 20.
Bacon was a member Of parliament at
%; at 20 one of its leaders.
Hayne when 20 had the best-paying
law practice in South Carolina
Poe was a poet at 10; at 81 he wrote
The Raven" He died at 38.
Bryant wrote poetry ~ 9. At IS his
masterpiece, "Thanatopsis" was pub
iished.
Choate entered college at l6, Began
praeticing law at 25. AT 80 was the
peer of any practitioner.
Longfellow's first poetry was pub
lished at Is. At 80 he was ranked with
our best poets.
Shakespeare left school at IA, Clay at
IA, John Bright at Is.
Scott entered the fair realm of litera-
ture at rs. At 81 was the most popu-
lar poet Of the day.
washington was prominent at Il.
At AZ commander-in-chief of the Ameri-
can army. At 81 vas president.
Calico discovered the isochronism Of
the pendulum at 19. When SO was the
most famous astronomer in Europe.
Byron's first poems appeared at 10.
At "a he reached the highest pinnacle
of his literary fame.
Wilberforce entered parliament at Il.
William Of Orange commanded the
army on the French frontier at ~.
Burns first volume was published at
~. At 80 critics conceded him TO he
The o richly endowed by nature Of
any living poet.
Napoleon at II commanded the army
in Italy. At 80 was emperor. Saw
Waterloo at 46.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-23
WOMEN T%ERR0RlZED.
Unknown Man Assaults aud Heat
Girls on Their Way TO Work.

Galesburg, III. Jan. 16.-The women in
the northwestern part of this city are
terroriZed over the attacks OF a mystic
rious man who stops girls In the early
morning as they are on their way to
work.
Yesterday morning Anna Peterson
was thus assaulted, the wretch jump
ing from behind a tree and knocking her
down. Her scream attracted help. She
a found with her face covered with
blood.
A short time ago Nellie Johnson was
knocked down and choked In the same
n and not long before that still
another was assaulted. Much excite
ment prevails i'm that section of town.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-23
SAYS HE WAS HYPN0TlZED.
Michigan Prisoner Claims to Have
Rcen the Tool Of Another.

Benton Harbor, Mich, Jan. l6.-For
several months many burglaries
throughout this county have baffiod the
officials. No clews were obtained till
a few days ago, when Orr Stanley was
arrested, charged with grand larceny.
Frank Davenport, who is also in jail
for burglary, declared that Stanley ex-
ercised hypnotic powers over him.
Stanley, he said, had power to hypno-
tie anyone who came in contact with
him. The robber would NOW no fear
nor a any knowledge of his actions
during hypnosis.
Stanley reluctantly gave proof of his
powers in the jail corridors. compelling
his subject to eat salt. thinking 1t was
sugar, and embrace the sheriff for his
sweetheart. The hypnotist Is said to
have escaped from the Michigan City
Jail by the use Of his power. His extra
ordinary intelligence has been a great
aid to him In evading the officers.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-23
Catarrh Cannot BE Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease.
Catarrh is "a blood or constitutional dis
ease, and in order to cure 1t you must
take internal remedies. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, and acts di-
rectly on the blood n mucous sur
faces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not a
quack medicine. 1t was prescribed by
n OF the best physicians in this coun-
try for years, n is a regular prescrip-
ton. IL is composed of the best tonics
known. combined with the best blood
purifiers. acting directly on the mucous
surfaces. The perfect combination of
the two ingredients is what produces
such wonderful results in curing Ca
tarrh. Send for testimonials, free.
+. j. CHENEY & CO. Props,
Toledo. o.
Sold by Druggists, price Toe.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-23
1867 Bus. 70 AToEs PER ACRE.

Don't believe II. nor did the editor
until he saw SalZer's great farm seed
catalogue. It's wonderful what an ar.
ray of facts and figures and new
things and big yields and great testi-
monials II contains.
send This Notice and 10 Cents Stamps
to John A. SalZer Seed Co.. La Crosse.
Wis, for catalogue and II rare farm
seed samples, worth so, to get a start.
&. y. l..
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-23
Walter Baker g. Co.. of Dorchester,

NdIIVT I'dNNT q w, vi DUI VIIVSIVT,
Mass, u. =. A., have given a OF
study to the skillful preparation Of co
Goa and chocolate, and have devised
machinery and systems peculiar to
their methods OF treatment. whereby
the purity, palatabillty. and highest nu-
TRENT characteristics are retained.
Their preparations are known the world
over and have received the highest in
dorsements from the medical practi-
toner, the nurse and the intelligent
housekeeper and caterer. There Is
hardly any food product which may be
so extensively used I'm the household In
combination with other foods as cocoa
and chocolate; but here again we urge
the Importance OF purity and nutrient
value, and these important points. we
feel sure, may be relied upon in Bakers
Cocoa and Chocolate."-Dietetic and
Hygienic Gazette.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-23
slashinss in Ea.nion Again.

Now YORK Evening Post.
Among the demi-dress toilets. coat
bodiees and jacket fronts and belted
Russian back are again worn. with a
vest of some rich brocade or of q dia-
phanous textile draped over plain satin.
.ong. slender tabs lined with contrast
Ing color are cut at the back of many
Of the cloth bodlces, while others are
crenelated both front and back. Tab
bed bretelles stand out widely around
the shoulders or taper gradually to the
waist Inc. The high haring collars are
slashed and lined to correspond. and as
a rule are more becoming to the major
ity of faces than the wide stiff stock.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-23
HARRISON PRAISED 0lNEY.
The Ex-President Speaks Highly of
the Sccrctary's Work.

New York, Jan. 14.-Ex-President
Harrison came quietly to town yester-
day afternoon alone, on a business trip.
He would not talk about President
elect MoKinley's cabinet, but when
asked his opinion of the arbitration
treaties, ne said: Secretary Olney has
made for himself a record for able
craftsmanship Of which he may we'll
be proud. His administration Of tne
Office will long be remembered as that
of q capable, strong official"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-23
COVERED WITH SORES
FACE AND THROAT WE'RE AZ
FECTED.

Hoods Sarsaparilla Cures - Disease
Completely Eradicated by This Great
Medicine.
The fact that Hoods Sarsaparilla has
power to cure a great variety OF dis
eases Is due to its peculiar combination,
proportion and process, which enables
1t thoroughly 10 purify the blood. \
great variety of diseases are caused by
impurities in the blood and ii is by re-
moving these impurities that Hoods
S%arsaparilla strikes at the root Of the
disease and effects a positive cure
where other medicines only relieve the
symptoms.
Hoods Sarsaparilla has done a great
good in my family. My wife's throat
was in a terrible condition. being COW
cred all over with sores. The roof OF
her mouth was also affected. and there
was a hole in the right side Of her
tongue. Her lower lip vas in a bad
condition and her
Whole Body Was Covered
with red blotcheS. Some OF the leading
doctors prescribed for her, and she was
under their treatment for some time
without benefit. ! did not know what
10 do next, but finally resolved to try
Hoods Sarsaparilla, and ! believe If she
had not begun the use Of this medicine.
she would now hc beyond the reach Of
any remedy. The first bottle OF Hoods
SarSaDarilla did not seem 10 do much
good, but before the second was gone
she was cured. She has taken three
bottles in order completely to eradicate
the disease. and she never felt better
in her life than she does at the present
time. | will never he without Hoods
Sarsaparilla in my house. | believe it
has no superior as Il medicine James
H.. O'Neil, 4I33 Iialsted street, Chicago,
Ill.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-23
The Livery of Riiiousness

Is a pronounced yellow. 1t is visible in
the countenance ana eyeballs. 1t Is ac-
compan!ed with uneasiness beneath the
right ribs and shoulder blade, sick
headache, nausea and ir~reguiarity Of
the bowels. To the removal of each
and all OF these discomforts, as well as
their cause, Hostetter's Stomach Bit
tiers Is admirably adapted. This pre-
eminent family medicine also remedies
malarial, rheumatic and kidney COM
plants, nervousness and debility. 1t
promotes appetite n sleep.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-23

The One nenr Name.

Wen, most persons know by forty not TO
ooh for much smooth sail.n',
An I've learned to grin and bear IL"
whatsoever is my DOOM
Though the wind, "A maddened tyrant, IL
the cring.n' ocean frai.in'
Till 1t spreads out white an gleamin' as
a cotton field In bloom.
Laugh when trouble strikes your pocket;
keep IL hid IL them who're dearer
Drift away from home forever. or are
fallin' by the way,
People have their own great crosses. an
good fortune comes no nearer
For your cutlery from the housetops to tho
rabble all the day.
But "A Teller. though well hardened, tryin'
all his trials to smother,
Now an then, when none Is near him,
Will yet feel a y%earnin' pain,
While he wishes for a minute on the
bosom OF his mother
lie could hide from all life's worry as
she croons her songs again.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-23
Merely TO Test Sentiment.

London, Jan. 14.-London financiers
generally express the opinion that the
purpose of the visit TO Europe of Hon.
L. o. Wolcott, United States senator
from Colorado, is merely to test the sem
timent In monetary circles upon the
currency question, and not with any
idea of arranging for an international
monetary conference, to which the ON
sensus of financial opinion Is not favor,
able.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-23
C0XEY'S W0RKMEN STRIKE.
The Ex-Commonweaier's Quarry
Hands Want Their Back Wages.

Massilon, o., Jan. 14.--While Gen
eral' Coxey is organizing his new par
ty at st. Louis, his stone quarrymen are
refusing to work unless they are paid
wages now some weeks past due. Two
leaders OF the strike a been dis
charged, and there Is hope that the
trouble may be bridgcd over until the
return of Coxey.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-23
Could Utilize IL.

PuCh.
Isaacstein-I choost enfy dot Chener-
al Weyler.
Cohenstein-Vy should you enfy dot
Cheneral Weyler?
Isaacstein-Choost t'ink of der lots of
free advertisin' he vos gettin'!
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-23
He Yearned to Know.

UUbt.
Little ~Clarence-Pa, / have just been
reading Of the discovery Of natural gas
/ 200 feet beneath the earth's surface.
Mr.. Callipers-Well, my son, what
about it?
Little Clarence-Nothing, pa: only I
was wondering how it got Nlat far
down.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-23

Mrs. Brown nave secured my d.
vorce from my husband.
Mrs. Jones-Then what are you look
ing so glum about?
Mrs. Brown-The Judge gave him the
custody Of the family tandem bicycle.