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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-12-25

The agricultural capital of Europe
has doubled since 1910; that OF the
United States has increased over six
fold.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-12-25

Murderer Thorn says he believes Gul.
~densuppe is in heaven, but to be perfect.
ily sure, he is going there 10 see about It.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-12-25

Two thirds Of the ships Of Great Brit
ain are built on the Clyde.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-12-25

Mr.. Wallace umpreesivc'v-Ah' Here f.
another story u d man who killed him
self because his home wasn't happy. Mrs
Wallace tsweetlyI-And d.d thar make his
home happy. or does tho , say Gin
cinnati Enquirer.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-12-25

From 1870 to 1850 the sum total o.
foreign arrivals In The United STATES
Was I.6S0. 00Q
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-12-25

/ know that my life was saved by Piso's
Cure for Consumption John y. Miller.
Au Sable, Mich, April .. 1895.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-12-25
High Art on The Seas.

Mrs. wtnsiow's SOOTHING SrRuy fer cAp1Fss
~ts"tAing. slfteuS the gums. ieonc~s i~nfAD1nedeA
GllAys pain, cures wind code. 10 0 botus.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-12-25

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine rabletA AL px~egNp
-efund The money n Il fats N cure 2o
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-12-25
Personal ERIE NDs-QUITE SO.

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cinto battle ground.
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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-12-25

Once out OF bed, Nine. Debrisay made
rapid progress. She had an excellent and
an untried constitutions; nor had her at
tack, though severe. been of the worst kind.
Mona was able TO give General Fielden
notice hat her friend and patient was
strong enough to receive" sooner than she
had hoped. He came Immediately, and sat
talking q long while. He evidently found
himself comfortable and at home In the
coy sitting room, while he imbibed his at.
ternoon tea, and smiled grimly when Nine.
Debrisay. whose spirits were reviving
laughed at his complaints, and told him he
would be nearly quite well IL he would
only believe it. and that she would back
him against Isle for a days shooting, II
he chose 10 try.
Isle had called twice. The first time,
Mona was about to assist Mme. Debrisay
into the sitting-room. and she was obliged
to explain and dismiss him; the second,
she was really out. When he persevering-
~ called Q third time, he was partially 70
warded. The tea-table was spread. and
the presence OF General Fielden procured
him a tete- d-tetc.
81 began to fear ] sbonld never see you
again." said Lisle, i'm q low voice, drawing
near Mona, who sat at work near the fire.
lyon are so heartiess and cruel. You never
give . fellow the least chance"
Chance OF whati" asked Mona, thread
ing her needle.
"Of speaking TO you alone"
"But I do not want to speak to you alone.
I have nothing to say that the whole world
might not hear"
How hideously cold and unkind you
are. Mona. Well. I have something TO
whisper In yonr ear alone, though. II you
will listen favorably. do not care how
soon IL may be proclaimed upon the house
tcps."
He leaned toward her. seeking to meet
Der eyes.
M0ha's color rose, and then faded
quickly. while she looked steadily at hss
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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-12-25

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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-09-10

A caterpillar pest, supposed to be the
gypsy moth, las invaded Delaware and
Queens counties III New YClk state.
Road dust is reported as an insect
lide Ly farmer who has used it sue
Iesstully against the striped cucumber
beetles.
The Connecticut legislature has
passed a new cattle disease law 1t
provides for the appointment Of a cattle
commissioner who shall be a farmer
familiar with cattle The presence of
disease is to Ec determined ly physical
examination alouC-tubcrculin being
prescribed as diuPnostic agent,
Reports make itappear that the Hud-
son river valleyi is infested with the San
Jose scale,
Experiments III spraying give results
that testify to its efficacy, whether i'll
field, garden or orchard
Experiments III sugar beet culture
under the direction of the New York
state department Of agriculture are now
well under way.
A few handfuls of straw under the
tomato vines will keep the fruit off the
wet ground and prevent rotting.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-09-10

Dean Rheumatic pills absolutely cur
Rheumatism Neuralgia. Entirely va
table. safe s.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-09-10
FREE PILLS.

Send your address to II. f. Bucklen q
Co., Chicago, and get free sample box
of Dr.. Kings New Life Pills. A trial
will convince you of their merits. These
pills are easy in action aud are par
ticularly eff ctive in the cure of consti-
patton and sick headache. For malaria
and liver troubles they have been proved
invaluable. They are guaranteed to be
perfectly free from every deleterious
substance and to be purely vegetable
They do not weaken by their action, but
by giving tone to the stomach and
bowels greatly invigorate the system
Regular size 25c. per box. Sold by w.
II. Sheldon, druggist.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-09-10
One Minute Cough Cure, cures.
That is what il was made tor.
RUTLAND RAILROAD.

TIME TABLE CORRECTED TO JULY4, 1897.
Tfaias ieqre Nddielury ddtiy, ercept sunday,
unless othsrpiSe noted.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-09-10

1t gives all important news of the Nation.
1t gives all important news of the World.
1t gives the most reliable market reports.
1t gives brilliant and instructive editorials.
1t gives fascinating short stories.
1t gives an uneXcelled agricultural department.
1t gives scientific and mechanical information.
1t gives illustrated fashion articles.
1t gives humorous illustrations
1t gives entertainment to young and old.
1t gives satisfaction everywhere to everybody.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-09-10
MOISTURE FOR THE CROPS.
Water Stored Up Tor Use During Periods
of Drought.

Water Stored Up Tor Use During Periods
of Drought
What has retaldcd irrigation in the
east is that the ca is blessed with more
rain during the growing season than
c-mc portions Of the west and that each
farm has its own pcculiarities Of sur
face, location, texture of soil, etc,
which have been obstacles to the gener-
al adoption Of u system Of irrigation,
the expense in some locations being
much greater than in others, but irriga~
ton has Leon tested on small plots
with success and in manner to encour-
age those who have made experiments
to believe that some method will yet be
devised which will rrescn, itself in a
favorable light to al, sa"s the Phila-
delphia Record, authority for the follow
ing:
Water may be stored in the soil by
judicious blowing and cultivation to a
large extent, but it's use and loss must
be governed by the manner of growing
the crop. Farmers are better educated
on cultivation than was the case pre-
ivously, owing to experiments at the
stations which have Lccn Published and
spread broadcast, but cultivation does
not save all the water, a Large portion
flowing away which shCuld be retained
for use during dry periods. In many
sections this is being done With wind
mills, which are DOW SO cheap as to be
within the reach Of every farmer, and
with them irrigation depends upon the
conformation Of the surface Of the soil.
Water is pumped into reservoir 10
Gated upon high point, the water
flowing where it is required by gravity.
1t is estimated that an ordinary 10
foot diameter wheel will raise sufficient
water in eight hours to irriQate one
third Of an acre al inch in depth, or
that with q velocity e wind of 16
miles an hour 10 feet wheel will
raise 8 gallons Of water 20 feet in one
minute, CT i,140 gallons per hour.
On every farm where Windmill is
used the addtic.al cost If storing wa
ter other than that required for stock is
but little, and tie expense cf two or
moe VinGmills Is less than the loss
from drought Where there is a moder-
ate rainfall the supply Of moisture nee
cssarv t. assist though a dIy period is
but little, and oXcel!eut results. have
been obtained by TIE use q large tanks,
bEt small reservoir can bo construct
ed at moderate cost. a tank 10 feet
high and 10 feet j. Ginmetar holds
1915 g2ilous e Ngi.l, lVt as a resor,
voir can tc provided TO hold ten times
that much wat.r at but little more ex-
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-09-10
pEINkINe rNoran roE cAIvEs.

allowing it to turn around and are
made high enough to prevent stealing
from OF interfering in any way with its
neiGhbor. The advantage of this ar
rangement is the calves do not have to
be taught to drink. Take them from
the COW, turn them into the stall, put
in the milk and they will soon learn
to drink without aid. Again it prevents
their sucking each other after taking
their milk, for they can be left in their
stalls until the taste is out of their
mouths.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-09-10


unless otherwise Hoted
GOING SOUTH ANp EAST.
9:4l \, NJ. Express mail from $. Adams
ana Burlington Tor Rutland, Bel
lows Falls ana Boston.
;Ul =. Green Mountain flyer from Mon
treal 81. Adams ana burlington
tor Rutland, Boston and New
York.
3 3, p. NJ. Mixed from Burlington TOR I'll
conderoga ana Rutland.
6 81 =. NJ. Express from - Adams and
Burlington Tor Rutland.
II Oi =. NJ. Night express, daily from Mon
treal, -. Adams and Burlington
tor Rutland, New York and Bos-
ton.
GOING NORTH.
9:i5 \. NJ. Express from Rutland and I'll
COnderoga tor Burlington and st +.
Adams.
3 10 4. NJ. Mail from Boston, Bellows Falls
and Rutland Tor Burlington, ST.
Adams ana Montreal.
"A L. NJ. Green Mountain dyer from New
York, Boston and Rutland toi
Burlington, 81. Adams, Montreal
and the West
l:51 P. NJ. Mixed from Rutland tor Burling
ton.
p \. NJ. NighI express, daily from Boston,
New York and Rutland tor Bur
hugton, ST. Adams ana Mon
ireal. Through tickets tor all
poiats.
c. /. PIERCE, +. Il. ALDRICH,
general Stpt. gen. Passenger Agent.
IL. a. HODGE,
TrGfic Manager.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-09-10
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL.
LESSON Xl, THIRD QUARTER, INTER-
NATIONAL SERIES, SEPT ~.


xiii @l-Commentary by the Kew D' NJ
stoarns.
~ Leu love be without ulssinulatloh'
a bhor that which Is evil CicaVe TO
IhaU Whlch Is Roou' Inc H. v. SAYS
Let loNe be without hypocrisy Inc
HOLY spirit through Johh says Leu US
not loNe III word neither III tongue put
III III, ueVG ana III truth u Jonn ILL., ~
Inc tlIlc Oh our lesson Is Ohrlstlah nv
ing Whlch Is GlSoWhcre ucllilou us lhG
ne Oh Jesus inaue manifest III our mortar
nesh' me thirtGehth chapter oil CORN
thiunS uescrlpcs Iho luNe tha' was luaIll,
iTs' IN CHiis. do nLNui All any o.ilo %iu
ii0 ~ 'i'"' NV "i'' '."' ~
~ ~ ~ lIolui'ii 's MG PiVsei.o ~ IA
,'I59 ,i.'i,s ocs' .i'Oo
o+l,0r ,,.itt, I,,,l',,,i,. t',. ~, i,. ,l
C,l,,, " i'm Dio'.'LiS :" MI ih
tbat so,1,ntb ,,at ha,, own. ,,,t o,,,, a,,,,,
. si.''s I'.', NV I. NV,
por' ~. o ,0 Gnr aa. ,iii 0', ~ Tbo
..'tsor,f,r,',, e f ,,, i i,, ,l.,'
tor tal.ns ne Tacl ~ .instiG,d @,ooly J"
tri,stiGId H.. AN, g, ,,,,,,l,,,,,,tt,T -
otr,oir viii '' Hin III tLiras " otc of
Rom. iii. d. y 1.,iu. /. No. and bccnuse
Of all this it is surely reasonable thing
that we should let Him have our whole
being that He may by renewing our minds
transform us into His own image (Rom.
viii, 29).
II. "Not slothful in business, fcrvent
in spirit serving the Lord. The r.. V.
says, In diligence, not slothful " and in
the margin says that some manuscripts
give, serving the opportunity" The
1uf afr, 4 i,if
sam. Y, T, DO as occasion serve thee, for
God is with thee, and the former would
be in the line Of Col. iii, %, Whatsoever
We do, do it heartily as to the Lord, and
not unto men.
IL. "RcjoiciDg in hope, patient in tribu
lQtion, continuing instant in prayer"
in the New Testament ecEtfally, if not
always. refers to the second coming Of
Christ and the events herewith associated
See Rom. Y, 2; viii a. 25 Titus ii, -;
l John iii, 3. The tribulation that work
eth patience is our privilege all along the
Journey (RoIu. Y, 3; John xvi, 30; Rev
i, 8; Heb. y, 3G, 30, and the attitude Of
increasing PRAYER is our great privilege as
well us necessity Il Thcss " II; Heb. iv,
16)
10. ~ Distributing TO the necessity Ol
saints, given to hospitality" Ii one
should be asked why he worked so hard
early and late at his daily toll, and should
reply, That l may have to give to him
that noedeth, " he might seem to be a lit
tie unbalanced in his mind but he would
be talking, as wei as living. according to
II ..I1Nes ,I,'i1 ........ 5000.
bless ana curse not NoyT Ills is casv
talking. but the practice Of it is not so
POPULAR as to haven VT Lcculnr the fash
ion. 1t is. however. the 1laiu teaching of
our Lord (Nath. y. 4D. and He always
1racticcd what He rrrncb,d If His life
is To be u.ndr T. urifcst in rs mis- rbosr
of it is surely included. Itvns bcoutifullv
manifest in ,t,,Ec when he in tLe n,idst
of their 1cr,,cutiou looked like an nngol
and acted like the Lord Hiu,s,If CAcfsvi
II. vii GO
Is "Reioico with then, thot do reioice
and vecn with thcm tLot ,veCn - rrbo
unity of the body Of Christ is sncb tbnt
when the meubcrs arc nbiding in Him II
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-09-10

COUGHING LEADS To CONSUME
ZION. Kemps Balsam stops the cough at
once.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-09-10
Common
Sense

teaches you that when
the bowels are inopera-
tive there is something
wrong.
Many doctors bills
have been saved by the
prompt use of Paragon
Tea. Your p cents
back if it fails to cure
any ordinary disorder
of the stomach, liver or
kidneys.
Sold by druggists. Prepared by S. r
Fell Co., Chemists, Cleveland, o.
n
Evening journal., 1897-01-14
REGISTERS onpER.
REGISTERS oRpER.


New Castle County, Del. Jan. s. 1897
Upon the application of Security rrust
and Safe Deposit Company, executor ot
Henry Jack. late of Wilmington hundred
in said county. deceased. 1t is ordered and
directed by The register that the eNecu-
tor aforesaid give notice or granting
OF letters festlmentary upon the es-
tate of the deceased, with the date o.
granting thereof. by causing advertise
ments to be posted within forty days from
the date OF such letters in six of the most
public places OF the county of New Castle,
requiring all persons having demands
against the estate TO present the same, or
abide by an act of Assembly in such case
made and provided; and also cause the
same to be inserted within the same
period in the Evening Journal, a news
paper published in Wilmington. Del. ana
10 be continued therein three weeks
(e. O. d.
Given under the hand and seal
OF Office of the register afore-
said, at Wilmington, in New Cas-
IL. s. tie county aforesaid the day
and year above written
CALVIN w. CR0SSAN.
Register.
Evening journal., 1897-01-14
Arbitration Trentv rail.-

WASHINGTON, Jan. li.-There is still
moro or less discussion concerning the ar
bi-ration treaty recently negotiated by
Secretary Olney and Sir Julian Paunce-
fote and some speculation as to its ratifi-
cation. A member of the committee on
foreign relations stated that the subject
was so vast that 10 was necessary to give
the matter very close consideration before
any action should be taken, and that in.
the examination of il there were possibili-
ties not known which might cause man
to change his mind many times. He said
that until he could give the matter such
attention as the subject demanded he
could not be quoted on the matter He
said that one phase might be instanccd.
AT present there might not be anything i'm
view to arbitrate. yet, after general arbi-
tration had been agreed upon, any number
Of cases might be presented by one Of the
parties, and numerous claims presented
which were unheard Of might be brought
forward. These unknown quantities might
be "A serious objection to making any def
mite agreement.
Senator White of California says that he
would support the treaty. If at all, because
it was for q short period and was largely
experimental. 1t might be that the expert
ment would prove successful, but he fear
ed that in every contention that would
arise some new principle might arise
which it might not be good policy to sub
nit to the tribunal proposed i'm the treaty.
He said somc question relating to the
Monroe doctrine might arise. and that
question the United States would not care
to submit to arbitration. Another case in
stanced by senator who has given the
subject some thought was Cuba. Under
certain conditions the United States might
desire to take action regarding the situa-
ton and assert the Monroe doctrine The
European powers, Great Britain included
might dispute the right of the United
States, under the Monroe or any doctrine,
to interfere. and the matter so far as Great
Britain is concerned, must 60 TO arbitra-
ton Reference was also made To the
Monroe doctrine resolutions now pending
in the senate. in which the declaration was
made that the United States reserved the
right TO decide when tine doctrine applied.
The discussion indicated that the treaty
would require long consideration, and the
| opinion was expressed that it might be
ratified through interference OF peace so-
cietics and kindred associations who feel
that such a treaty might prevent war.
Evening journal., 1897-01-14
ouAKERs SHOCKED.
Tso Good People OF philadelphia Excited
OEer a socletx Elnnamcnt.


Over Soclety Elopemcnt.
PHILADELPHIA. Jan 14-Mrs. c. G.
Pickrcv Norris has clopcd with II. Cava-
lier Smith, and they are now on their way
TO Japan Mrs Norris Is one of the best
known women In the fashionable set and
is the mother Of two children. while Mr.
Smith is equally as well known. both in
the society and club worlds, and the father
Of Ave children. Mr.. Norris has placed the
matter in the hands OF his lawyer John
G.. Johnson. and suit will shortly be
brought for divorce
Although the clopement occurred about
three weeks ago. it was not discovered un-
til a week later. 1t is understood that
Mrs. Norris informed her husband at the
time of her departure that she was going
TO visit friends in Baltimore About the
same time Mr. Smith took leave of his
family, and the two met i'm the Oriole
city. They proceeded to New York and
thence to san Francisco, where they board
ed an outgoing steamer for Japan via
Honolulu. This information has been OBJ
tanned through exhaustive detective work
and an expenditure of large sum of
money.
Both went away well provided with
funds Mrs Norris is said to have at least
$50. 600 in money and jewels. while Mr..
smith also took away q large sum- So far
as can be learned neither has sent any
word home, and their clopement caused as
much surprise 20 the families as to
friends and acquaintanccs. They had been
seen in each others company frequently,
but this did - give rise to suspicion, cs-
pecially since S.ey lived i'm the same block,
the Norris family at 22OO Walnut street
and the Smiths at 2227 Locust street
Mrs. Norris was formerly Miss Marin
/ Gibson and is q niece of the late Henry
/ Gibson. She is attractive I'm appearance, of
/ the blonde type, has blue eyes and a good
! figure. She possesses a large fortune. va
/ riously estimated from $3.50, 900 10 $780,
/ 900. Mr.. Norris is also wealthy
Mr.. Smith is q member of the Philadel-
| phia club and is brother of A. Donald.
son Smith, who is so well known through
/ his African explorations He is about As
/ years of age of mediurasleight, somewhat
slimiy built and is fairly good looking
He was left a good fortune 10y his father
and it is believed has spent a large portion
of it. Before his departure he is said e
have provided for his wife and children
Mr. Norris is one of the best liked mef
in society and is a member of the Phila
dolphin, Rabbit, Country and other fash
ionable clubs He has a stalwart figure
being over feet Ia height, and is al
ways faultlessly dressed He and his wifi
have regularly attended the assemble
and other fashionable functions during tn
winter season.
Evening journal., 1897-01-14
SHERMAN FOR PREMIER
The Buckeye Statesman Will
Accept State Portfolio.
ALeER FOR SECRETARY OF WAR.

Former Rival Candidates For Presidency
to BE Members of AIcKniey's Official
Household -olney snubbed In tho SEN
ato-PossibIe Opposition to Treaty.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 14.-It is positively
tnnounced that President Elect Mckinley
has rendered the state portfolio TO Senator
John Sherman and that the distinguished
buckeye statesman has accepted and will
be the premier Of the incoming admins
iration.
Speculation as to who would be the
Ohio member in the cabinet of the presi-
dent elect has pcrsistently hovered about
the names of Senator Sherman and Mark
Hanna the chairman of the national com.
inittcc, the former being mentioned in
connection with the treasury and state
portfolios and the latter I'm connection with
the head of the treasury and postoiiice de-
partments. 10 has been known for some
Time however, that Mr.. Hanna's ambi-
ton was a seat in the United States SEN
ate The retirement Of Ohio's veteran SEN
ator to accept the position of premier in
Mr. McKinley's cabinet will probably open
the way to "a qualification of this ambition
Mr.. Sherman's term as senator would ex-
pirc two years hence March 4, 1899 The
vacancy created by Mr. sherman S retire
ment viii be filed by appointment by
Governor Bushnell pending the assembling
of the Ohio legislature in January, lS9s
1t is understood that the old war in Ohio
between the sherman and Foraker factions
has ceased and that complete harmony has
been restored among the leaders. This car
ries with it the strong implication that
Governor Bushnell will appoint Mr.. Han
ma to the vacancy in the senate when Mr.
sherman steps out to assume the grave re-
sponsibilities connected with the head of
the department Of state.
Senator sherman declines to make any
statement relative to the important an