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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-20
For Spring
SarsapariIia
HOOhsc Dillc cure Liver Ills; easy 10
shOON hhsS take. easy To operate. use.
The Red-Headed Boy.

New York Times.
There Is generally one boy In every
school, said an old teacher, who
learns all the lessons of all the other
boys. He is usually red haired and I'M
prepossessing in appearance. but the
writers on pedagogy have not yet fol-
lowed his career far enough 10 decide
whether this knacK of absorbing knowl-
edge Is Of any real use to him in after
life, have the psychologists deter
mined whether the propensity goes with
the red hair, or Is merely a frequent CO.
Incidence. Some time ago / attended
h exercises in a public Industrial
school, and observed this intellectual
phenomenon in a very interesting case.
A dozen children were called up TO re-
cite little poems. The school room was
crowded, and the red haired little boy
was sitting close 10 the reclters. He
knew every piece that was said or sung.
He repeated each one half audibly. and
just a little In advance of the pupil that
was saying IT,. Some Of them faltered
over poems not thoroughly conned, but
the red haired boy would only assume A
look of mild surprise that anybody
should miss such a simple thing, and Of
hur pride hat one OF his schoolmates
should not do better, and then repeat
the word Of line like a prompter at a
play. When the teacher asked ques-
tions he knew word by word both query
and answer. whether the question was
put TO him or to any other pupil. L
should like TO watch that boy and see
what he may blossom into
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-20
INDIA NOT IN WANT.
There Is No Need Of Sending Sup.
plies There Now

London. Feb. 13.-Lord George Ham
ilton, the secretary OF state for India,
in a speech at Harrow upon the sub
ject OF h famine in India, said the
critics told the government it ought TO
purchase food for the purpose Of fore
ins down prices. but 1t was a serious
thing that the price Of wheat was not
lower in India than in England. He
said that he understood that a very con-
siderable portion Of the California i'm
ports OF wheat was likely 10 be re-
shipped from India 10 England at an
actual loss. Lord George Hamilton said
that he, as we'll as the viceroy OF India
and the Earl OF Elgin. had studied the
siibtact carefully and they had arrived
at the conclusion that there was sum
cient food in India, taken in connection
with the spring crop. TO carry on the
people there.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-20

OF ceremonfoua embassies that hold
Farley with hell In fine and silken phrase,
How weary Is our heart these many days!
OF way,SSrins coansellors' neither hot nor
whom from His mouth bod speweth, be
How weary is our heart these many days.
Yea. for the ravelled night Is round the
lands
And sick are we OF all the imperial story,
The tramp Of Power and Its long trail OF
pain.
The mighty brows In meanest arts grown
hoary;
THE mighty hands,
That in the dear, affronted name OF
Bind down a people to be racked and
The emulous armies waxing without
cease
All-puissant all in vain:
The pacts and leagues to murder by de-
lays.
And the dumb throngs that on the deaf
thrones gaze:
The common, loveless lust OF territory
The lips that only babble of their mart
While to the night the shrIeking hamlets
blaze:
The bought allegiance and the purchased
praise,
False honor. and shameful glory
or all the evil whereof this IL part,
How weary Is our heart,
How weary IL our heart these many
days.
icle.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-20
Beware OF Ointments for CGtarrh
That Contain Mercury,

as mercury Will surely destroy h n
OF smell ana completely derange the
whole system when entering IL through
the mucous surfaces. Such articles
should never be used except on prescrip-
lions from reputable physicians. as the
damage they VIII do is tenfold TO the
good you a possibly derive from them
Halls CatarTh Cure. Manufactured by
i. J. Cheney < Co, Toledo, O., contains
no mercury. n Is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. In buying
Hairs Catarrh Cure be sure you get the
genuine: IL Is taken internally. n
made in Toledo, Ohio. by F. J.. Cheney
& CO.. Testimonials free.
sold by druggists, 75c. per bottle.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-20

There is always something touching in the
resignation shown
When men bear their country's burdens,
all forgetful of their own.
II seems little less than martyrdom-the
way that they explain
That, though the salary Is small. they are
not here for gain.
There isn't any doubling that a man is
truly great
When he'll slight his private business TO
accept a place Of state.
Let not the scoffeT dare his light, disdaln-
full voice 70 raise.
That patriot never falters in self-sacrihc-
ing ways.
And. as the weary years pass on. you'l
End him ready still
give the nations service all his energy
and skin.
He claims no reciprocity He very seldom
cares
To slight a public office for his personal
affairs.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-20
Tle Evil Genius.
STORY.
DR. wILKIE

On the next evening BIZ. orc t..e fatal
symptom showed itseif. There was notnlng
violent In the delirium. Unconscious Of past
events In the family life, the poor child sup
posed that her goveTness was living IN the
house as usual. She piteousty wondered
why Sydney remained downstairs In the
schoolroom. ''0h, don't keep her away
from mel want sgd! ] want SydT That
was her one cry. When exhaustion silenced
her they hoped that the sad delusion was at
an end. MOI As the slow fire Of the fever
famed up again the same words were on the
ch!ld's I!ps~.he same fond hope was in her
sinking heart.
The doctor led Mrs. Linley out of the room.
cit this the governessg" he asked.
"Yesr'
lis she within easy reachp"
'She 10 employed in the family Of n friend
of ours, living mine miles away from u.s."
"Send for her Instantly
MIS-. Linley looked At him with q wildly
mingled expression of hope and fear. She
was not thinking OF herself-she WAS not
even thinking, for that one moment, Of the
child. What would her husband say, il she
(who had extorted his promise never to see
the governess again brought Sydney West.
erfeld back 10 the housep
The doctor spoke to her more strongly still.
~ don't presume to inquire into your prt-
vate reasons for hesitating to follow my adj
vice" he said but 1 am bound to tell you
the truth. My poor little patient is in serious
danger-eyery hour Of delay is an hour gain
ed by death. Bring that lady to the bedside
rs fast as a carriage can fetch her, and let US
see the result. II Kitty recognizes the gov
erness-there, i tell you plainly, is the one
chance of saving the child's life."
Mrs. Linley's resolution flashed on him in
her weary eyes-the eyes which, by day and
night alike, had known so little rest. She
rang for her maid. Tell your master 4 want
10 speak to him."
The woman answered: my master has
gone out"
The doctor watched the mothers face. No
sign Of hesitation appeared In 1.-THE one
thought IN her mind now was the thought of
the child. She called the maid back.
Order the carriage"
AT what time do you want it. ms'smY'
AT oncer"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-20

u don't know whether ] have done right
SIR" Malcolm began. There's q stranger
downstairs among the tourists who are look
ing at the rooms and the pictures. He said
he knew you. And he asked IL you were not
related TO the gentleman who allowed travel
ers To see his interesting old house"
"Welly'
well, sir, ! said Yes And then he
wanted to know II you happened TO be here
at the present time"
Randall cut the mans story short. ''And
you said Yes again. and he gave you his
card. Let me look at it,"
Malcolm produced the card and instantly
received instructions TO show the gentleman
up. The name recalled the dinner at the
London c'ub-tapt. Benn ydeck.
T0niIn,nA n.-A -~.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-20
A Reliable Indication.

II comes-that jocund CLEAN Of gold,
Across the dreary waste,
That warns the earth so damp n cold
And bids the seed max haste.
The south wind breathes unto the world
THAI message ever ray:
ON high are fieecy clouds unfurled,
The heraldry of May
Afar, we note the time OF bloom,
But not by signs like these:
For tickle sunshine yields 10 gloom
And frost still claims the trees.
But this one fact assures the change
Beyond all agu surmising;
The men OF business now arrange
For springtime advertising.
Washington Star.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-20
Chauncey Is Chairman.

New York. Feb. 11.-Chauncey NJ. De-
pew was unanimously elected chairman
Of the board OF control OF the joint traf-
fc association today.
The election OF Mr.. Depew is OF inter-
eat In view OF recent gossip to the effect
that Mr.. Depew was 10 succeed Thomas
y. Bayard as minister to England
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-20
Twins in size. shape and Activity

This !s what those important little or
gans, the kidneys are when healthy. In
disorder Jhey may differ in all three
particulars. Disease usually destroys
them successfully, not simultaneously,
and one may be active while the other
IS semI-parsiyzed. Give 20 both q health
full impulse, without exciting them, with
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, which
forestalls such dreadful maladies as
Brights disease and diabetes. Use the
Bitters also for malarial. bilious. rheu-
matte. ervou bowel and kidney tTou-
hla
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-20
BLEW UP HIS HOME.
Fiendish Act OF George Fowee. Who
Wanted To Kill His Father.

Vincennes. Ind, Feb. 13.-The home OF
Joseph Fowee was wrecked today by
an explosion. George Fowee, son of the
squire, was arrested, and confessed that
he had put powder in the stove. He
said he wanted to kill his father and
stepmother. The son is % years old and
has a bad record. He spent his youth at
the reform school.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-20

Cleveland Plain Dealer.
An uptown little girl OF very tender
years came from a neighbor's house eat
ing a large banana. Il amt agOin' to
play with Mabel no more" she prompt
announced. Why" asked her NAM
ma. cause she called me names"
why. what dii she call your" she
called me a banana sneak Why did
she call you that" Cause / sneaked
her biggest banana" And she went on
eating il.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-20
\ Skating Episode.

He made a vow
As forth he Jared
No beauty now
Gould be compared
To thar which sped
Across his view
Those checks so red!
Those eyes 50 blue.
But later when
Her path ne crossed
He gaZed again.
All. cruel frost
lie swiftly fed
And sighed anew.
Those eyes so red
Those cheeks so blue"
Washington Star.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-20
A Veterans Remark.

indianapolis Journal.
Were you in any great action during
the war;"
Eyes. That is the reason there Is so
little action In me now" said the old
soldier, who had a wooden leg.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-20

Mother-Why do you pack up your
toys 90 carefully. Ethel?
Ethcl-~To keep them for my children.
mamma
Mother-And Suppose you never have
children?
Ethsi-Then they'll do for my grand
ohiidren. -2rnh-
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-20

A farmer Of Ozello. Fla, recently
found a hairpin made Of something like
gutta percha four feet below the sur
face in an Indian shell mound.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-20
CnuAiRl0nNY.

Mrs. WtnsIew's sooTHrEs syBuP for children
teethin5. softens the gums. reduces innamInsJoo'
allays pain. cues wlrd cote. 2c 4 bottle.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-20
A scheme.

Algey-Suppose you buy stocks, Chol-
ly, and I sell them at the same time.
Cholly-Aw-yes.
Algey-One OF us would makem money.
doncherknow, and we could divide the
profits.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-20

II YOU want a reliable dye that viii
color an even brown or black, and viii
please and satisfy you every time. use
B~uckingham's Dye for the Whiskers.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-20
Great Victories.
Puck.

Il AEhs
Yes; am still winning battles"
General Weyler looked at the inter
viewer fercely as ne made this state
meut.
"-With my strong write arm"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-20

Piso's cure for consumption has been
q GOd-send to me.-Wm. y. Mcclellan,
Chester, Florida, September II, 1895.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-20

Iowa's state fair this year will be
open on sunday, The machinery will
be idle and religious services VIII be
held
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-20

In France the doctors claim on the
estate Of a deceased patient has prece-
dence Of all others.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-20

No cough so bad thar Dr. Rays Lung
Balm VIII not cure OF. See al.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-20

The Maine bear is fast becoming a
tradition. There Is talk Of abolishing
the s. bounty on bear.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-20
Naturally
Chicago Tribune

Chicago Trioune.
Yes" admitted the landlord Of the
village hotel where the traveller from
Georgia was stopping. It's a pretty
cold climate We have here. but then it's
dry
Yes. sab" replied the Georgian, II
found out early mis- morning, sab, that
his was a prohibition town"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-20

WIEN bilious Or costive. eat a Cascarsl, candy ca
ihartic, cure guaranteed. TO-, 25c.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-20

The last inauguration attended by the
West Point cadets was m 1873.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-20

JusT iry a l0c box ~ Gus afeis, candy CathArne, IN.
IS, Liver and bowel regulator ma1e.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-20

CksCARKrs stimu. ate liver, kidneys and bowvls Nev.
% sicken, weaken or grlIe. iOc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-17
Killing an ELEPHANT.

1t took three hours to kill a vicious
elephant in the vicinity of Liverpool,
and i'm assisting to bring about this re-
suit medical gentleman almost sue
ceeded in comprising his own destruc-
tion. Charles II was the name of the
elephant. Two Liverpool physicians
were appointed executioners. They fed
the beast on aconite concealed in carrots
and arsenic sprinkled ON buns, which it
swallowed pleasantly and asked for
more. Then one medical gentleman con-
ceived the idea of leading a syringe
with prussic acid, inducing the ele-
plant to open its mouth and squirting
the poison down its throat. Charles II
considered this great sport, but the doc
tor who was operating the syringe, by
reason of his interest in the experiment,
momentarily forgot the deadly proper
ties of prussia acid, inhaled the fumes
and fell unconscious. The other physi-
clan saved his colleagues life with
great difficulty, the elephant looking on
with deep sympathy. However, after
Charles ii had taken enough poison to
kill Z, 900 men, according to the doctors,
and three hours had passed since the first
dose he suddenly toppled over and ex-
pired quietly. Like the other Charles
II, he had been an unconscionable time
dyIng.-San Francisco Argonaut
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-17
A Romance. OF the Wire,

There's luck in matrimony az in
everything else," unused an old De-
troiter who, in his early days, was q
years my wife and have lived happily
together. We have had our little domes-
tic squalls like other people, but l can
say that we have sailed on smooth wa
tiers with fair winds.
"She used to be a telegraph operator
too. I went to substitute for q friend of
mine On the line to give him a brief va
cation. He told me that he had been
carrying on Irritation with woman
operator with when he was very.favor-
ably impressed. She only knew him by
his Office call. and he requested that
carry on the incipient courtship so that
he could take it up OIL his return. The
girl would be none the wiser, and his
suit would be that much further along.
Being young and romantic, assented
as a matter Of course.
From the first message concluded
that the -wooing had reached a very in
teresting stage and entered right into
the spirit of the affair. Not being trou-
bled by any OF my trends embarrass-
mont, for he was in love, talked to her
like a bold and ardent swain. She evil
IDENTIFY liked this, and I was on the
verge of engaging my friend when I re-
ceived word from him that he had met
his fate at home; that he was going
into her fathers store. and that must
close up his Geographic eourtship as
gently as could.
AT first I was mad enough to hunt
him up and thrash him. Then sud-
denly discovered that I was nightly
pleased. She emily knew him by the
office call, and now the call was mine.
just as soon as there was an opening /
proposed, and back came an acceptance.
I've never told her, but between me and
yoQ she's worth n carload of his wife. -
Detroit Frce'Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-17
When Umbrellas Were First Used.

Umbrellas are of great antiquity.
Among the Greeks they were a mark of
elevated rank, and one is seen Oh a
Hamilton vase III the hands Of prin-
cess. We find the umbrella figured up.
on the ruins of Persepoiis, and the Ro-
mans carried it Mt tine theater to keep
of the sun. Yet Coryate. the traveller,
in 1911, notices the umbrellas of Italy
as rarities. These and other umbrellas
are only described for keeping off the
sun. which may be explained by the
comparative scarcity of rain in the
above countries. The frequency of rain
in other lands led to their being used
for very different purpose. Jonas
Hanway is described to have been the
first to walk the streets of LGrs.cs. with
an umbrella over his head, viii n he
had probably used in his travels in tie
east. And in 1878 one John Macdon-
aid. footman, was ridiculed for carry
ing In the streets an umbrella which he
had brought from Spain. However, as
he tells us. he persisted for three
months in carrying his umbrella, till
people took no further notice of the
novelty-Harper's Round Table.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-17
Help the Starving.

Some months ago Rock Island dis
tinguished herself by the nature of
her response to the appeal of the
eloquent DR.. Talmage on behalf of
starving India. Today scenes of
famine and misery have been brought
nearer to home. Almost within q
stones throw in . sister county in
our state OF Illinois hundreds of peo-
pie are suffering the pangs of hunger
and distress. At the mining town
Of Ladd the families OF men whose
work has brought them insufficient
income for months to keep famine
from the door are now without sus-
tenance or means to provide it. The
scenes Of indeseribable suffering pic
tured to US from India are being en-
acted within the reach of our hands.
The Representatives now here, of the
people OF Ladd who have been
ground down to the verge of the
grave, tell stories of want that should
meet with the response that one Sec
ton Of humanity should give to an
other in need, whose circumstance
is all the more sad in that the famine
exists in land Of plenty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-17
SINCE SISTERS GOT A BEAU.


There's quite a change around at home.
and all is now serene
Where once upon time war RACED and
troubles i had seen
The reason this is brought about to you I
mean to show.
It's all because a man comes here, and he
is sisters beau.
I don't know how she captured him. but
he cones here just the same,
And for fear that he will stay away will
not give his name.
But only hope he'll always come; real
~ love him SO,
For everything is now SO nice since sis
ters get beau.
can spin my top in the parlor and gen.
orally have my way.
Yesterday boy cut loose my kite, and sis
bought one today-s
she also gave me marbles and took me to
q show.
feel so happy now to say that sisters
got beau.
The ROSTERS and the chickens all seem to
be SO proud.
And the cats upon the back yard fence at
night sing extra loud:
The birds up in the tree tops their happi-
ness DO show
And this has all been brought about since
sisters got beau.
hope some one viii make him cone: I
only wish 1 could
Yes. there's two BITS a week 1 get for
keeping ma in wood.
I'll give this money to this man-sis calls
him AFR. joe
because IN having too good a time for
sis to lose that beau.
"A c: Phelps in New Orleans Picayune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-17

THE corn crop as a whole is safe.
Reports received at the Offices of the
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy rail-
road from all points in the territory
adJasent to the compauy's lines in
Nebraska, Iowa and Missouri show a
general rainfall since q week ago
sufficient TO practically insure the
success OF the crop. Although some
anxiety was felt on account OF the
very high temperature, no d amage
from hot winds has occurred.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-17

" the miners in the Kereus-Elkin s
syndicated state of West Virginia
are to follow the striking example
set BY those OF the Hsnna-Carnegie.
Frick coal interests Of Pennsylvania,
it's high time for the barons to give
1heir employees tangible token of
Pc prosperity that was billed to fol-
Vow the election Of bsronial presi-
dent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-17

BENTON MCMILLIN seems likely TO
step into United States senatorship
which will not expire, IL the Tonnes
see legislature seconds the governors
choice, till 1901. Mr.. McMillin will
take to the senate degree of suavity
and self-Possession fully becoming
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-17

IT may be interesting for American
heiresses to know that another Eng
lish duke Is in the market. The
young duke OF Manchester is already
appropriated, it is said, but during
the present month the duke Of Rox.
burghe comes Of age. In few years
the little duke OF Leinsser will also
be available. but at present he is in
an Eton jacket and not thinking Of
n conaort
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-17

An exchange tells the following:
"A Pana preacher whose salary was
long overdue, went after the trustee s
for money. Money howled one of
the trustees, Il thought you
preached for SOULS The preacher
came back at him by saying: 80 I
do, but can't eat souls, aud If did,
all that could get in Paua wouldn't
make chicken q square meal"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-17

men have encouraged scores Of
trsmps to 60 to the wheat belt and
get work. When trains stop 1t sta
lions farmers are there to traffic with
the train crews, but the latter refuse
to open box car doors and deliver
trsmps until at least SO cents, and in
some cases 81 . head IL paid by the
farmers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-17

The Cairo Bulletin philosoph . IS
as follows: 1.-THE man who adv.r-
tises stands before the public in the
full, legitimate and dignified promi-
nence OF one who is proud of his
business, has a right to be proud OF
1t, is doing lot Of and wants TO do
more OF 1t; and he Is tho kind Of a
man that everybody wants to do
business with"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-17
THR COUNTY TEMPLE.

July 15-F. r. Fairman ct al, bv
master, TO Alice Wright, part outlot
is, So, 10, lie, $500.
Henry Huberty to Burton F. Peek,
lot IS, block 2, lot IL. block 5, Dae.
belliehn's add, Moline, lots / and 2,
block l. Sinnet's Second add, Rock
Island, $500.
Moline Manufacturing company to
Carl G. Thurlin, tract by metes and
bounds, So, Is, 1w, "a, 800.