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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-27
AN iRATE MOTHER.
Knocks Her Would.Be Son-in-i wv
sec Down with q BrOomstick.

Frankfort KY. Feb. 20.-A sensation
thai has set all the nelghborhood agog
about PaintsviIle occurred late last
night and the society OF the upper crust
of the little village a been ringing
with the harsh manner In which a
young would-be groom was treated by
the objecting and irate mother of the
girl.
Cassius White. aged IS, Is the son OF
q well to do land owner. and has been
regarded as a swell bea In the conf
munity. He fell deeply In love with
pretty Mamie Hun. aged 1S.-He made
known his devotion to the parents OF
the young woman. after winning the
heart OF Mamie. They objected. He
was dIssipated and they would not con-
sent for Mamie to risk her fortune with
such a youth
Love could not be put aside and
laughed at reason. They planned to
elope, and in telling mutual friends
about the plan the girls mother got an
inkling, and as he stole up In the noon
light lay In waiting with a broomstick
and struck him a heavy blow. Telling
him to the ground. She then publicly
whipped the girl.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-27
The spartan Virtue. Fortified.

Is severely taxed by dyspepsia. But
good digestion will walt on appetite,
and health on BOTH" when Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters is resorted to by the
victim of indigestion. Heartburn. fatu-
lence, biliousness will cease tormenting
the gastric region and liver IL this gen.
ial family corrective meets with the fair
trial that a sterling remedy deserves.
Use 1t regularly. not spasmodically-
now and then. 1t conquers malarial,
kidney, nervou and rheumatic all
mems
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-27


prise, on the captains contemplated search
for The lost girl.
Was ihc 1d man likely to find her? II
seemed use.,ss enough 20 inquire-and YET
Randall asked himself the question. iel
father had been described a. an nicer IN III.
navy. Well, and what did That matter? In
elined to laugh at his own Idle CURIOSITY be-
was suddenly struck BY a new idea. What
had MS brother told him of Miss WesterfclG!
she was the daughter Of an officer IN the
navy she had beer pupil-Teacher at a school.
Was II really possible that sydney Wester-
held could be the person whom Capt. Benny
deck was attempting 10 trace? Randall threw
up the window which over Ookci the drive
IN Mont OF the house. Too late The carriage
which had brought the captain to Mount
Morfen was no longer in sight.
The one other cour that he could take
was to mention Capt. 1nydcck's name 10
Sydney, and be guided he result.
As he approached the determined 70
send a message upstairs, lie heard the door
opened behind him. Mrs. Presty had enter
sd ~" drawing-ronm. with = pHrpa~e a. il
seemed, in which Randall was concerned.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-27

The world owes its creates. achieve
ments To accidents" remarked Colonel
Swifle to his wife As they sat on the
back gallery enjoying "a cool breeze.
Nearly all great discoveries were pure
ly accidental, and Mrs. Swifie," added
the colonel, 1T was by mere chance
that We met"
Yes" the lady replied lit was an &C.
cident that caused our marriage"
The colonel didn't very much like
this reply, and with elevated eyebrows
rejoined:
Accident Why. my dear, 1 hardly
understand you. What do you meanyh
@Oh, | mean that il Tom Benson had
not accidentally shot himself, l would
never have married You. You would
like for me to think that you married
me by accident, but don't want to think
that 1t was accident that caused me to
marry yoi. Wish you'd draw u bucket
II fresh water."--drkansasc 1rareler.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-27
SIX DAY RACE.
Crack Cyclists Commence the Test
OF Endurance Tomorrow.

Chicago, Feb. 22.-The six day cycle
race which began at Tattersall's sun
day promises to te the chief wheel
event Of the winter IN the west. An in
~noyation Is prom. q ~ ~ chicago
Cycle Racing associate. which Oh
trolling the race. A 81 antially con-
structcd dressing 10 IA Wiil be furnished
to each contestant in the race. Every
room Will he furnished with a comfort
able couch, a gas stove, set OF culinary
articles and q complete assortment Of
liniments, tandages and medicine. Eacn
rider VIII be furnished these things free.
The twelve Leading men at the end Of
the first day OF the race will be supplied
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-27

gated leaves and ripened bolls. on the
front exposure is a pocture enameled
I'm the colors Of the historic Alamo. The
panel is supported on the horns of a
miniature Texas steer. There are 9TH
er decorations on the punch bowl en-
blematic Of the state OF Texas and her
and products. and the whole
is mounted on an elaborate ornamental
stand terminating in four dolphin
heads. ON a pennant entwlned with the
scroll work is the motto: BE Sure
You're Right. Then Go Ahead" Besides
the punch bowl are massive candilabra.
meat and fish platters with etched
scenes typical Of Texas. -four vegetable
dishes, ice dishes, and other pieces all
inscribed: Presented 10 the battleship
Texas by the citizens of Texas" Cap
tain Glass. the commander of the ship,
is very proud Of the service. The entire
cost Of the service IL s., 200.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-27

Postmaster Hesing has granted Let
ter Carrier" Smith a Through In order
that the record breaking government
servant may compete in the race.
Among thu entries are Teddy Hale. win
ncr II the recen six day race in New
York. and Louis Gimm. holder Of the
t~wenty-four hour American path rec
ord. II has been reported that Joseph
=. RE Of W~ilkesbaTre. Pa, who took
second prize at New York, would ride,
but this IS considered doubtful. Other
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-27
SILVER SERVICE.
Fine Gift 20 the BattIeship From the
State Or Texas.

Galveston. Tex, Feb. 22.-The presen-
sentation Saturday TO he
Battleship Texas, OF a sill
yer service was quite an event
In the state. The gift rivals thai pre-
sented recently to the Battlsship mdi-
ana. As the latter service was present.
ed to the big boat by the people Of In
diana, so the service that will adorn the
saloon tables of the Texas has been paid
for by the people Of the big gulf state.
The central and largest piece of the
set Is The punch bowl. This Is elaborate
iy finished with applied decorations in
heavy scroll work inclosing a band rep
~resenting the cotton plant with it's elon-
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-27
The Other Side.

Chicago Record.
ID you think these croakers against
matrlmony do any HARM"
None whatever; think OF the thou
sands Of married people who are so
busy being happy that they haven't
time TO talk about IT,"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-27

Chicago Tfibsne.
Constituent Jerry, amt 1t agin de
const tootion rur Z pull off a sluggin'
match?
Eminent Ward Politician-what con-
st'tootion?
Constituent-De United States.
Eminent Ward Politician never
heard o. no consttootion o. de United
States. If youse ls tryin' { have fun
wild me I'll trow ye into de renderin'
tank.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-27
Theory and Practice.

Brown-Evcr meet Brainley, the pro-
fessor of political economy at Yalevard?
He was discussing ~learnedly the other
night on the difference between "intrln-
sic yalue and market value
Robinson Oh. yes! He knows all
about that. but he never buys anything
without getting stuck.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-27

200 Bushels Oats, 173 bushels barley
NJ NJ Luther, East Troy, Pa, grew
200 bushels Salzer's Silver Mine Goats,
and John BREEDER, Mishicott, Wis. lI3
bushels Silver King Barley per acre.
Don't you believe 1t? Write them!
Fodder plants as rape, teosinte,
vetch, spurry, c%lovers, grasses, etc, in
endless varieties, potatoes at Sl.5O a
barrel. Salzer's seeds are bred 10 big
yields. Americas greatest seed cata-
logue and II farm samples are sent
you by John A. Salzer Seed Co., La
Crosse, Wis, upon receipt of 10 cents
stamps, worth $40, to get a start.
G. y. L.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-27

figure OF Washington being 20 feet in
height. The ground plan of the plat
form Is 81 by "a feet and the pedestal IL
BY 80 feet. and cost alb ut $3.50 900.
From an oblong platform 8 feet 6
inches Al-h of Swedish granite, and
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-27
sunraye ram Dereated.

Guthrie, Ok. Feb. l9.-The bill grant.
ing women the right OF suffrage in the
territory was defeated in the house last
night by a vote Of IL 10 IL. 1t is believed
the bill for an educational qualification
will carry.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-27
'~uDiI--Yes'm. The cat.

according 20 the deductions of a we'll
known astronomer, we receive as much
light from the sun as could be emitted
by $50. 900 full moons.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-27

Chicago Record.
What ais Bobby? He has been
whimpering for three days
Wei. no wonder: every child in
school except Bobby has had the mea-
sizes"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-27
As Everybody Knows.

Teacher-Has any hing ever been dis
covered or %invente I that has the prop
erty OF returning toward you when you
throw IL from you except the boone
rang?
Small Pupil-Yes'm. The cat.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-27

London, Feb. ls.-Prof. W. Wallace,
professor Of moral philosophy in the
University of oxford, was killed today
from a tall from his bicycle which frac-
tured his skull,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-27

Marian Schoolma'am-Now, what IL
the nam OF the planet we are endeavor-
ing To establish communication with?
Marian Schoolboy-Mud.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-27

To retain an abundant head of hair of
a natural color 10 a good old age, the
hygiene OF the scalp must he observed.
Apply Halls Hair Remover.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-27

NY wife took "a nap y-s erday after
noon, anu ! Kept rhe baby sun we hours 90
How ia yCu WAuIg it''
"N4i-rd lis clothes 10 the floor ant gave
him a paper lamp shade 70 play with.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-27

lziillCN htlh bHN fA-t1iit Tti W " ~
might have drawn back into the library in
tine to escape Sydney's notice. He was in-
capable OF the effort OF will. Grief and sus-
pense had deprived him OF that elastic readi-
ness of mind which springs ut once from
thought Ia action. For a moment he hesitat-
ed. In that moment she looked up and saw
him.
With a faint cry OF alarm she let the cloak
drop from her hands. As helpless as lie was,
as silent as he was, she stood rooted to the
spot.
He tried to control himself. Hardly know
ing what he said he made commonplace ex-
cuses as if he had been n stranger. Il am
sorry to have startled you; l had no idea oil
finding you In this room
Sydney pointed to her cloak on the floor,
and to her hat on a chair near H. Under
standing the necessity which had brought
her nto the room. he did his best to reconcile
her to the meeting that had followed.
''lt's a relief To me 10 have seen you,' he
said, before you leave Us"
A relief to him to see her? Why. How?
What did that strange word mean. addressed
to herr She roased herself, and put the ques-
ton to him.
TITS surely better for me" he answered,
Ito hear the miserable news from You than
from a servant
"What miserable newsy' she asked, still as
perplexed rs ever.
He could preserve his ~self-control no long
er; the misery In him forced its way outward
at him. The con yulsive struggles for breath
which burst from e man in tears shook him
from head TO foot.
my poor little darling" he gasped. MY
only childw
All that was embarrassing in her position
passed from Sydney's mind in an Instant
She stepped close up 10 him; she laid her
hand gently and fearlessly on his arm. 'oh.
Mt. Linley, what dreadful mistake Is this!'
His dim eyes rested on her with q piteous
expression Of doubt. He heard her-and he
w&s afraid TO believe her. She was too deep
ly distressed, too full Of the truest pity for
him. 70 wait and think before she spoke.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-27
m MORTAL GEORGE.
Society OF Cincinnati 20 Unveii n
Fine Monument.

Philadelphia. Pa, Feb. 22.-The hand
soonest mcnumen. OF George Washing
ton, which has been erected at the
Green street entrance OF the park by the
Society OF the Cincinnati Of Pennsylva-
MIA, il to be unveiled within the week
with elaborate and appropriate ceremo-
MES. The monument is "a feet high, the
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-27

PUCK.
Eva Coy-What is the marriagable
age2
Miss ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS between
the seminary and the cemetery.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-27

Freckles, tan and ali beauty-marring
blemishes vanish from the face when
Glenn's Sulphur Soap Is used.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-27
Undiscouraged.

TUtk.
Truth Is stranger than fiction:' but
some or the liars are making a good uphill
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-27

The Imports Of English coal into
Hamburg have been growing more
rapidly than the receipts Of German
coal Al that great center.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-27
The RostOn Girl.

She studies Hendrix Ibsen's works to cul-
tivat her mind,
And reads immortal Shakespeare
through and through.
Meanwhile she knits her ivory brows-it
10 the only kline
r
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-27

DR.. Rays Lung Balm is the safest.
sUrest and -p.easantest cure for all
coughs.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-27
The Accepted Time.

Mrs. WtRsiow's scornISs sYEUP for children
teethtnx. sOitens the gums. reduces lndauinaVo1
slIRys palm. cufe s wind cote. &c q hUtt!e.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-27

=. 81. Paul judge awarded a citizen s.
damages tecAus- a moIorman refused
4, stop A car for him.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-27
An Opinion

Washington Evening S.ar.
Is he "a scientific fighter"
'~Scienahc2' echoed the pug.Iist. con-
temptuously. Why. he couldn't parse
a single sentence of his challenge
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-27

CAScARErs stimulate lyer, kidneys aud bowels. New.
sr 5 cE'n. wraktu or EriI q. lUC-
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-27

WnHN bilious or cost,ye. eat a Cascarst, CANDY ca,
laitic cure guaranteed, 10 25c
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-27

Iowa farms FOR sale. 81 per acre cash,
.alluce u crop yearly. until pad for j.
Nuihali. WiGkes4D. m.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-27
One CounpositOr's Work.

just Try q Toe box OF Cas-. aIets, candy cAthartic. nm
esi liver and bowel regulator made.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-27

A clear conscience is a great iortifcs-
t:ou. -Gaivcyt0n News.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1897-02-02
Are now permanently located in Pocatello.
once In Opera House Block.

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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1897-02-02
now TO TIE pOInTI


now TO THE pOIHTI
We want to interest you in mining
investments. We are selling a limited
number of shares in the IsADoRE
GOLD MINING COMPANY of Cripple
Creek. This company Is Incorporated
under the laws of Colorado for ! ,000,O 900
shares, par value, 81 per share, full
paid and forever worcestershire.
1t own three mines In tho greatest
gold camp In this, rany othercountry
and n of it's mines is located within
1900 feet of one of the heaviest pro-
ducers In the camp-the g. o. d.
which nets its owners something like
$40,0 900 per month, and we have every
reason to believe that we have the
same vein In the Isadorn property.
But to persue further development
we must secure money for tins pur-
pose, and for this reason we now offer
a limited number of shares at "a cents
per share. We believe this to be q
first class Investment, All expect to
secure a body of pay ore before long.
The order for this stock should be sent
to the undersigned, with remittance
enclosed and stock will be mailed on
receipt of same. No orders taken for
less than 100 shares, and when $4,000
shares have been sold, the price will
be advanced to 5 cents per share.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1897-02-02
ASSOCIATE BANK !

First National Bank ........ Pocatollo, idaho.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1897-02-02
NOTICE

is hereby given that sealed bids will be receiv-
cd Dy the Board OF County Commissioners of
custer county at their regular January meet
ing 1857 for The repair OF tue North abutment of
the county bridge. spanning salmon river, be-
low Watsou's rancn. The work 10 be done is
to put said abutment Ia such q condition as 10
render IL secure FROM washing out. bidders
are invited to submit with their bids, plans for
the repair OF said abutment.
All bids must be sealed, addressed to the
Board OF County Commissioners. marked I:
nProposals for the repair OF Wutson's bridge"
and filed on or before january flth. 1897.
The Board reserves the right to reject any
and allbids.
BY Order OF the Board of County Commits
~sioners,
GEO. e. KEYEs, Clerk.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1897-02-02

Descriptive pamphlet on Cripple
Creek and Its gold mines mailed free
on request. Write for our weekly
market letter.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1897-02-02
GOLD MINES.

DID YOU EVER KNOW
That there was more millionaires
made from mining investments
than from any other source.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1897-02-02

DID YOU EVER THINK
That from a small investment you
might become independently rich.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-12-09

II possible, to rouse the king to ac-
ton. She found him given over to
sloth and intemperance, and so utterly
demr'or "a that he seemed unable to
take any step for his own protection.
The lady then resolved to go herself to
=Cn Ssl.l XII, and Augustus gave her a
secret mission to the Swedish king.
Charles Cha however, who was a woman-
mater, and Of unpublished manners.
Dluntly refused to receive her. 8##@
But the countess was not going to
give up without a struggle. After tray-
cling about the town for several days.
she contrived to catch his majesty ia
camp. She aighted from her carriage
and delivered to him an address, to
which the king made no reply save BY
bowling and riding on. AT length the
minister II Count Piper, obtained per-
mission % to invite the countess to .
court banquet, an Invitation which the
lady accepted additionally upon her
having a special seat at the table.
Charles, however, who had allowed her
to be invited only with view of in
4sulting her, ordered that she should be
placed below all the other ladies, add
Ing, by the way of explanation, that an
ex-mistress could claim 40 better seat
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-12-09
NEW IDEAS.

Cork is used to fill new bicycle tire
the center being left hollow and file;
with solid rubber balls to assist in
making resilient tire.
To clean curry combs an auxiliary
wire frame is attached to the handle
to swing around and pass between the
rows Of teeth, the frame being set il
position before use and removed after
use, carrying with it whatever dirt and
hair has lodged in the comb,
In new automatic fire alarm two
corrugated disks are mounted in a
casing with their edges rigidly fixed
one of the disks expanding to a great
er degree than the other when heated
so as to connect the electrical contac,
points set in the center Of the disks.
An Englishman has patented a ham
mock chair in which the fabric form.
ing the seat and back is fixed to !
roller at the upper end Of the back
which is provided with ratchet and5
spring pawl, SO the seat can be made
tight or loose by turning the roller.
M a Massachusetts man has invented
"a key fastener, which consists Of a u
shaped piece Of metal which slips owe,
the knob spindle and carries a plate
at either end, with a screw to draw
them together and clamp the key SC
# cannot be turned from the outside
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-12-09
Saved by Presence of Mind.

Sir Andrew Clark was once on ton of
a tall building in London admiring the
view of the surrounding country.
While thus employed he was touched
on the shoulder by quiet looking
man, who slowly remarked, to the as
tonishment of Sir Andrew: "Sir, I am
going to throw you off. AS the quiet
looking man was the larger and there
was no help at hand the matter for the
moment assumed a very serious as
pect. Fortunately for Sir Andrew, he
is possessed of rare presence of mind,
and in bantering way he exclaimed:
Pooh! that's nothing; anybody could
throw man off here. Now, if you
want to do something great, try and
throw me up here from the ground
"Well, can do that" said the maniac,
for such he proved to be, "and if you
will kindly descend to the street, I will
prove it." with PLEASURE Sir An
drew replied, and with great decorum
the two descended to the street, where
the maniac was quickly handed into
the custody of the law.-Harper' s
Round Table.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-12-09

result Of which was to almost annihi-
late the republic of Venice. When
Francis I. of France was the prisoner
of Charles ", after the battle Of Pa
via, his sister, Marguerite Of France,
widow of the Due d'Alencon, was es-
pecially sent by the kings mother, who
held the regency, on diplomatic mis-
sion to the emperor in Madrid. The
object of this mission was to obtain
the release Of Francis, nor is it Inn
probable that the threat to resign the
crown of France, which the French
king made, was a diplomatic stroke
suggested by the princess. This threat
brought the emperor to reason, the
treaty Of Madrid was signed and Fran
els recovered his liberty.
The famous peace Of Cambray,
which was signed in 1929, is known by
the name Of the ladies' peace be-
cause two ladies were the negotiators,
These were Margaret Of Austria, duch-
Iess doWager of Savoy, aunt OF Charles
", and Louise, the mother Of Francis
y. They agreed on an interview at
Cambray, and being lodged in two adj
Joining houses, between which COM
munication was opened by means Of a
door, met together without ceremony
Or observation, and held, daily confer