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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-30
PURE FOOD SHOW.
Topeka Preparing for Thousands Of
Visitors.

Topeka, Kas., Jan. Gas a prelim-
mary TO the pure food bill that is short
~ to be introduced in the legislature,
the first pure food exposition ever held
in the west opened in Hamilton hall
today and will continue for a week,
There are an immense number OF ex-
hibits, not only from this and adjoin-
ing states, but from New York, Boston,
Chicago, Cincinnati. Indianapolis,
omaha, Philadelphia. Rochester, N. y;
Canton, Mass, and Kansas City. 1t Is
expected that 80, 900 people will visit the
exposition during the coming week, and
in connection with it the State Retail
Grocers' association will hold their an.
nual convention.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-30
PATROL THE STREETS.
Trouble May Follow the lmprison-
ing of Two Kentacky Shooters.

Lexington, Ky, Jan. 23,-The eXaml-
nation Of Jacob Neace, who shot and
killed United States Deputy Marshal
Bird. and Dan Farler. charged with be-
ing an accessory, was finished at jack
son yesterday. Commissioner Marcum
held them 10 the United States circuit
court without bail. They VIII be taken
to Louisville today. The Jail at Jack
son Is well guarded to prevent the prls-
oners from being either lynched or res.
cucd. Birds friends want to hang
them and the prisoners friends want to
rescue them. Every nan entering the
court room was dlsarmed, including
Birds two brothers, who cried hysteric-
ally when their pistols were taken from
them.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-30
TORPEDO BOAT Is TESTED.


Newport, II. H., Jan. 23.-Torpedo boat
No. 9 was taken out Of Narragansett
bay yesterday for her first official
builders speed trial She was taken
over a measured mile course, under
three boilers and a full head OF steam.
The sea was calm. The boat was in
charge of Captain Nat Herreshoff. and
the result of her first work was 26.s5
knots an hour, with a steam pressure Of
$50 pounds. leaving forty pounds In re-
serve to make the speed of 27la knots.
which Is required by the contract. The
builders say this can be done with ease
I'm view of yesterdays work.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-30
A NEW LAW FIRM.
Il IL Said That Cleveland, Carlisle
and Wilson viii he Associated.

New York, Jan. ga rumor is that
after The 4th OF March there will be a
new law firm I'm the city, with Mr..
Cleveland at the head. The report also
says that Secretary Carlisle and Post
master General Wilson will be the other
members Of the firm. Interests identi-
fled with the sugar trust are said to
have arranged with the members of the
firm that Is to be to take up all their le-
gal business and act as general counsel.
This legal control of half a dozen
different corporations, two or three
banks and heavy real estate enter
prises. Mr.. Wilson and Mr.. Carlisle
both are said 20 have announced that
they intend TO settle down in this city,
while Mr.. Cleveland's new home at
Princeton Is within easy reach.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-30
AGITATION FOR CUBA,
Bsanch Leagues to BE Established
Throughout This Country.

New York, Jan. 23.-The Cuban
League of the United States Is organiz-
Ing n branch league in every town OF
city in this country of 5000 or more in
habitants. There are $50 such towns
and cities in the United States.
The object Of the league Is to call
forth an expression Of the unanimous
sentiment OF the American people in
favor of Cuban independence.
An effort Is also being made to secure
the passage OF a resolution in every
state legislature demanding that such
action be taken by the government as
will end the war In Cuba and insure the
Independence of the island.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-30
Temnlc of Honor Assigns.

Minneapolis. Mimi. Jan. 2O.-The
Youths Temple of Honor, an insurance
organization made a voluntary deed of
assignment to DR.. Russell A. Goodwin,
supreme secretary of the organization.
1t is said to have been embarrassed to
some extent by the suspension OF the
Northern Trust company. A statement
of the condition is being prepared. The
liabilities may reach 500, 900; assets
will be small.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-30
INFERRED IN CUBAN SOIL.
Body OF Henry Delgado Not Allowed
TO BE Shipped Z q America.

Havana, Jan. 23.-The relatives Of Henry
Delgado, the correspondent OF the Mail
and Express of New York, who died IN
San Ambrosio hospital Thursday, in
structed Consul Genral Lee to have his re-
mains inferred here, in View Of the objec-
tons raised by the New York health au-
thorities to their shipment TO the United
States. Consequently the funeral took
place yesterday afternoon. IL was attend
ed by the American consular employees and
the correspondents of American news
DdpprS
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-30
A D0UBlE-HEADER.
Oregon Is Now Blessed With Two
Lower Houses.

Salem, Ore, Jan. 23.-As the outcome
of the fight for United States senator
there were two different organizations
OF the house In the same hall. The Ben
son G supporters Of Senator Mitch
ell, organized a rump assembly with
thirty-three members present. Smith
of Marion ook the place Of temporary
speaker beside Bavis, previously cho-
sen to that office. Chief Justice Moore
swore the members in and permanent
organization was effected by electing
II. l.. Benson speaker.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-30
Started for Rome.

london. Jan. 2l.-Solicitor General
Fitzpatrick and Lawyer Russell OF
Manitoba, who are charged with the
mission OF presenting the Manitoba
school case to the Vatican, have start.
ed for Rome. They are the bearers OF
the full statement of the Manitoba
school situation which they have just
completed and will present to the pope
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-30
Pops 90 Gerrymandcr Kansas.

Topeka, Kan, Jan. 22.-The congress
sional apportlonment bill has been in
troduced in the house. II 1t becomes &
law 1t will help out fusion materially
Ii so divides the state into COMPRESSION.
al districts as to prevent the republicans
electlng a congressman, AS the repub'
licans are in a hopeless minority theii
opposition can avail nothing. In the
Fifty-fourth congress the republicans
elected six out of seven.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-30

The family OF Mrs. Mary Ragland. a
widow Of SO. living near Port Gibson,
Miss, objected to her marriage with l..
II. Lyman, a neighboring farmer OF 20,
who had courted her for two years. So
the lovers eloped and were united In
matrimony at the court house by a SUI
pervisor.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-30

Carl Holzhauser, a farmer of Rush
vile. Kas.. carried to Atchison a paid
eagle which he had captured after o.
pattle with 1t rear Lake Contrary
where he was hunting. He "a left ms
norse. and when he returned 10 1t FOUND
he eagle on the animals back fighting
IL. When he peal It off h bird at
tackled him and tore his clothing ana
lace before he could shoot 1t.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-30
Willis Remains Arrive.

San Francisco, Cal, Jan. 20.-The re-
mains of the late United States Minister
Willis arrived from Honolulu on the
steamer Australia at 8 O'Clock his
morning.
The remains, accompanied by Mrs.
Willis and her son, Albert s., will be
taken to the home of the family at
Louisville, Ky.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-30

Negro physicians have organized
state medical associations In six states
Of the south-the two Carolinas, Geor-
gia, Tennessee, Texas and Florida.
There is represented to be great need
for many more thoroughly equipped
negro physicians I'm that section to care
for their own race.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-30

The contract has been signed for fur
nishing pneumatic tubes between the
p~ostofices in Brooklyn and in New
York. The tubes must be completed
within nine months from the beginning
of work ON them. The contract is for
four years, and calls for the manufac-
ture OF Ga, 900 worth Of eight inch tubes
each wear.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-30

A spree In North Miami, Fla, has
brought one Seminole Indian into deep
disgrace before his tribe. Someone cut
his hair. and he has been forbidden to
return TO the tribe until It shall have
grown again. His fellows him a mean
white man tricked him.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-30

A Maine paper complains somewhat
bitterly because some good people Of It's
town got up a show that cost $40 to
raise SO for payment Of the freight on a
barrel OF clothes worth $40 to be sent
TO the Indians Of North Dakota. when
the clothes were greatly needed by he
moor around home.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-30

Americans are fond of guessing. but
that often they are wild guessers has
baen shown again I'm Portland. Ore. A
grocer put a demiJohn Of ~cranbcrries In
his window and promised a big, fat
goose to the person who guessed near
est the number OF them. Nearly 1000
persons guessed, some saying as high as
90, 900. Careful count showed there
were l9. 1885.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-30

The ultimate result OF the sugar-cof-
fee war. In the opinion OF some shrewd
observers who are acquainted with the
conditions Ct the struggle. will be a big
coffee combination or trust. which. Ill
the sugar trust In the sugar trade. will
control the trade In roasted coffee.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-30

A new remedy was recently suggested
.or cold II the head. The treatment con-
sisted OF a few light taps on the fore
head just above the root Of the nose.
The discoverer OF this remedy claims
that slight shocks upon terminal nerves
have the effect OF causing the blood YES
Rals 10 contract.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-30

Boston, Mass, Jan. 21.-The building
occupied by Charles L. Moody & Co.,
wholesale grocers, was badly damaged
by fire early this morning and the stock
OF the concern was practically ruined by
fire and water. The loss is estimated at
$4,000. Hoseman Joseph Enos was in
Sured' by a fall from a ladder, but not
seriously.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-30

Paris has found 1t necessary to put a
check to the haphazard decoration OF
her public places. The project of the
Seine has appointed a technical com
mittee Of artists. architects and other
competent judges. to which all plans
affecting the outward appearance OF
the city must be submitted.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-30

In recent experiments at Antwerp a
swallow. which had it's nest In the ga
BILE OF the railway station In that city.
was sent to Compiegne, France. a dis
tance OF 140h miles. and liberated. The
flight home was accomplished by the
swallow In one hour and eight minutes,
a speed of 12SIs miles per hour.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-30

AT q meeting Of the Women's Rescue
league OF New York a resolution was
passed to the effect that zone Charles
H. Parkhurst has done more harm to
society than he can ever atone for dur
ting the period Of his natural life"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-30

A British army surgeon is authoSNF
for the statement that the cause oil
death Is clearly shown In the express
sion OF the face of a corpse on the field
Of battle. He states that those who nave
been killed by sword thrusts have g
look OF repose. while those killed by
bullets usually ave pain OF an Intense
nature clearly depleted.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-30

Machine telegraphy has been so per-
fected that now 5000 words per minute
have been transmitted with one instru-
ment. This astonishing rate requires
that the armature register $500 Inn
pulses per second, the tape moving
twenty-seven feet per second.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-30
Sovereign Got Nine Votes.

Little Rock. Ark, Jan. 20.-Both
houses met In joint session today and
balloted for United States senator with
the following result: James X. Jones,
ia; ]. r. Sovereign. 8; General Powell
Clayton. 10. President of the Senate
Moose declared James X. Jones elected.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-30

There Is an old gentleman In Harrison
county. Georgia. who is 80 years of age
and has never ridden on a railroad train
or taken a meal at any kind Of public
house. His son died In an adjoining
town recently and he refused to attend
his funeral because he would have to
ride on the cars.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-30

The members of the Ancient and Hon.
orable Artillery company of Boston
promise that IL Faneuil hall Is made
fire proof they will add their W val
ued souvenirs to the city's collection OF
relies Of four wars" and make 1t the
most interesting in the country.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-30
THE ARkET rs.
Sioux City Live Stock.

Sioux iCty, Jan. 23.-S.oux City Stock
observation-disclosures: Heavy, 50. lN1
$40; mixed and light, SO. 156D3. so.
Cattle-Quotations: Cows and hcifers,
81. 00n3 3. 40: stockers and feeders, IS. OOd3. 80;
calves and yearlings, s3.0q3. so; bulls, 81. so
G3.25; veals, S3.00d5.00.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-30

'Puncheon'' is now the name OF a
luncheon with punch. The punch. con-
cocted by the hostess, Is served In the
half OF an orange rind, turned inside
out, to give the liquid refreshment a
flavor. It's strength depends upon the
judgment Of the entertainer as to the
capacity OF her guests.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-30

North Carolinians are mourning the
recent death OF Major Sidney M. Fin
yer, whom they regard as havins done
aiore for the cause Of education In their
state thar any other Of the public men
COR many years. He was long state su-
p~erlntendent OF public instruction, ana
as chairman OF the senate ommittee
on education he framed the states pup
lie school law substantially as IL exists
today.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-30

One who has made a study Of dyspep-
s.a claims that In a large number OF
eases the disturbance Is due 10 the use
Of lard. He suggests the liberal use or
beef tallow to the exclusion Of all pork
rat as a remedy. lie says n person who
Is fond IF grease" can satprate his
food In this with no resulting digestive
disorder.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-30
NICK NIGHT Arenafed

Louisville, KY, Jan. 21.-James M.
Mcknight, president of the suspended
German National bank, fer whom a
warrant has been issued on the charge
of classifying accounts, surrendered to
United States Marshal Blackburn at
1880 p. m. today.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-30
WAR WOULD BE WELCOME.
Secretary OF Federated Wire Draw
ers Condemns the New Treaty.

Cleveland, Jan. 22.-Walter Gillette. sec
rotary Of the Federated Wire Drawers,
introduced a most unique resolution at the
Central Labor union meeting last night. 1t
condemned the arbitration areaty now
pending between the United states and
England, and alleges the steam roads,
street car lines and other man-killing de-
vices are not sufficient to keep down the
growing population and a var would be
WalpOmP
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-30
Senatorial Deadlock.

Pierre. Jan. 23.-At the fusion CAUCUS
last night only one ballot was taken. Out
ar az Votes present Kyle received "a. All
attempts 10 break Kyle's forces have been
unavaiiing. Governor Lee last night
factions and attempted TO get them in line
against Kyle. only he scandinavian
tongue was spoken. h senatorial contest
is no nearer solution than IL was Two
weeks ago.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-30
CUSTER CHRONICLE


DIT. william Ebherd. who was n OF
the pioneers OF Madison county. Indi-
ana, died lately at his home near
Franklin. The ermo which was de-
llvered at his funeral he wrote himself
three years ago for the occasion. BE-
,ides being a farmer and practicins as
a physician, he was an Adventist
preacher. In recent years he had sur
Tered persecution from som
foe. who burned his barns and wrote
threatening letters to his family.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-30
Chicago Tribune.

Chicago Tribune.
Professor, what's the reason a man
can't coast up hill on a bicycle?"
why, It seems ridiculous to ask such a
question as that. The mere fact that-in
short, the obvious absurdity OF the thing
implying, as IL does, such dense Ignorance
Of the simplest Of natures ~iAws-thero
would appear to be"
Much bIsgustedl; y guess I've lost. I
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-30
South Omaha.

South Omaha, Jan. 23.-Hogs-Receipts,
$500; official yesterday, 6.439: shipments,
none. Market strong. Quotations: Heavy,
50. l0a3 %: mixed and light, 50. 20d3. 80. =
Cattle-Receipts, 1,6oO: official yesterday,
2,1S9: shipments, 1902. Market steady.
Sheep-Receipts. 400:- official yesterday,
l,3lS; shipments, l26. Market steady.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-30

Walter Johnson Of Philadelphia, who
disappeared about a month ago, has
turned up in Paris, where he is to fight
a Frenchman. and IL victorious will &c
to England and meet Slavin, Jackson
or the Coffee Cooler"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-30

Otto GROCER. who fell from a tree on
w. X. Vanderbilt's farm at Islip four
years ago and received permanent in
juries to his shoulder, has commenced
suit against Nj. Vanderbilt for $780, 900
damages.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-30
House Proceedings.
TUESDAYS PROCEEDINGS.

Pierre, Jan. 20.-In the senate yester-
day u resolution was introduced by
Senator Kcliar declaring that W are
opposed TO the existing gold standard
and are also opposed to greenbacks.."
The Palmer railroad bill was report
ed and after a brief discussion * WAS
made a. special order for this afternoon.
Senator Jackson introduced the
South Carolina ~dispensary liquor law,
which Is the prohibition measure.
Other bills introduced were:
BY Palmer, providing for the appoint
mcnt Of a board Of regents according
to the constitutional amendment adopt
ed at the recent election. This measure
provides no other compensation han 81
a day for members and limits the cX-
penscs OF the board Ia 81, 500 q year.
BY Craig, appropriating money for a
hospital for insane at R"df"ld, fixing
the . at $4,000.
BY Palmer. providing for the inspcc,
ton OF warehouses.
In the house the important now mca.
surcs introduced were:
BY Gibbs, for a joint commission tC
consider the question Of substituting
h supervisor system Of county gov
eminent instead Of the present county
commissioners.
BY tlmlr. fixing tn" time for acquir
Ing residence before commencing di
vorce proceedings at one year.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-30

and administrators 10 bring suits within
the state.
panies TO put in track scales at all stAtions
from which during the previous year aO
cars OF any commodity were shipped;
sheriff while attending a justice court
BY jackson, providing for the amend-
ment OF constitution, granting suffrage 70
women.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-30

A Wrench girl. Mathilda B~arthaulot,
committed suicide In New York city, be-
ing possessed with a fear that she would
go insane from the pain OF ar injury to
her spine caused by tight lacing.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-30
Chicago.

Chicago, Ian 23.-S:30 a. m.-Hogs-Re.
ceipts. 10000. Market steady. Quotations
Heavy. So. S003. 30: mixed, 50. 30d3. 80: light,
S.S5q3. 52iz; rough heavy. s3.l5a3..1
Cattle-Reccipts, 500. Market steady.
Sheep-Reccipts, 5000. Market steady.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-30
Rate Reduced.

London, Jan. 21.-The Bank of Eng
and reduced its rate of discount today
from 4 per cent to 3h per cent. Money.
IL per cent. Rate Of discount, 24s per
cent,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-30

The largest gold coin In existence Is
said to be the gold ingot, or loot" OF
AMMAN, a fat, round piece, worth about
1895. the value being written on 1t In
india ink,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-30
WEDNEspAY's PROCEEDINGs.

Pierre, Jan. 21.-ln the senate yester-
day the entire afternoon was taken up
in nlibustering and sparrinR by popu-
lists oven the Palmer railroad bill. SEN
ators Palmer and Majors leading the de-
bate. After w hours 1t was finally
agreed to proceed with the discussion
OF the bill. Before the first W lines OF
the measure had been read senator Ma
jors moved to adjourn, which was done
by unanimous vote.
This was the bin Senator Palmer was
confident he could railroad through
within three or four days. 1t liz now
fourteen days since IL was introduced,
and, although 1t Is still far from being
satisfactory.
In the house Representative Gibbs
presented "A bill to appropriate $4,000
for an exhibit at the Omaha exposition.
Representative Anderson Of Aurora.
Introduced his valued policy insurance
bill, providing hat In case of total loss
the company shall pay full face OF pol
Icy.
Today an extremely liberal license
liquor bill will be introduced. II is prac-
tically a local option measure. In town
ships and villages OF 500 people or less
the license is $500. In all towns over 500
popula ton the minimum license Is 81 900.
Two-thlrds OF the fr~eeholders In a ward
or township are required on the petition
and a bond OF SO, 900 is required.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-30

On a conservative estimate the apple
crop Of the United States last year
amounted to two barrels for every man,
woman and child.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-30

Old Pugh. the great jumping horse,
fell and broke his neck in a hurdle race
at New Orleana
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-30

The towns of Dayton n Bellevue.
KY, are practically bankrupt through
the failure OF the Newport bank.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-30
sheep-Receipts, 1900. Market strong.
Grain and Provisions.

Chicago, Jan. 23.-Cash quotations were
as ,follows:
Wheat-No. Q spring, 17N,c: No. 2 red
SS&@S9&c.
Corn--No. 2, &c; No. 2 yellow. PC.
Oats-No. 2, Ice.
Rye-No. Q, 36c.
Bar.ey-No. 2, nominal.
Flax Seed-No. l, 7i@16hc.
Timothy Seed-Prime, $40.
Provisions-Mess pork, 81. Sod7. S2lz: lard,
s.. 92iaQ3 SO: short rib sides. 50 .92lag4. liz;
dry sa,ted shoulders, s4.25Q4.50 80: shcri
clear, A.12@4.2 Is.
Whisky-Distillers finished goods, pc.
gallon. N.1S.
Sugar-Unchanged.
Butter-Ffrm. Dairy, sole; creamery
15Ql9iac.
Eggs-Steady. Fresh. 1Sc.
Ch~eese-Steady at s991bc.