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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22

What makes the dogs nose always cotd7
Ill try to tell you, curls or goll,
II YOU will good and quiet be,
And come and stand BY mamma Knee.
Well. years n years and years ago
How many l don't really know
There came a rain on sea and shore.
Its Ike was never seen before
Or since II fell unceasing down
Tin all the world began 70 drown.
But Just before It gan TO pour
An old. old man-his name was Noah
Built him an ark that he might save
His fam fy from a watry grave.
And In IL he also designed
To shelter two Of every kind
OF beast. Well dear. when II was done
Ana heavy o obscurcd the sun,
Noahs folks 70 il quickly ran,
And then the animals began
To gravely march along IL pairs
The leopards. tigers. wolves and bears.
The deer, the hippopOtamuses.
lhe rabbits, squirrels, elks. walruses,
The camels goats, cats and d0nkeys,
The tall giraHes, the beavers. monkeys,
The rats the big rhinOrceroses,
The d~romedaries and the horses,
The sheep and mice. the k~angaroos.
Hyenas. elephants, koodo0s
and hudreds more-twould take all day,
My dear, 80 man names 70 say-
And az the very. very end
OF the procession, By his friend
And master faithful dog was seen.
The llvelong time he'd help nE heen
TO drive the crowd Of creatures in,
And now, with loud exuifant bark,
lie EaFlr sprang aboard the ark,
Alas 50 crowded was the space
He could not IN IL find a place.
50, patiently he turned about
Stood half way in and half way out
And those extremely heavy show crs
Descended through nine hundred hours
And more n darling, at heir close,
Most frozen was his honest nose,
AND never could II lose again.
The dampness Of that dreadful rain.
And that IS what. ms Curls Of gold,
Made all the doggies' roses cold.
b " Lincoln, in New York Tribune.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22

y ~ w
st. Nicholas: Down In Mexico there lives
a woodpecker who stores his nuts and
acorns IN the hollow stalks of the yuccas
ana magueys. These hollow joints are
separated by joints into several cavities,
and the sagacious bird has somehow
found this out. and bores d hole In the up
per end OF each joint. and another at the
lower through which TO extract the acorns
when wanted. Then II fills UP the stalks
solidly and leaves its stores there until
needed, safe from the depredations OF
any other thieving bird or four-footed
animal.
The first place In which this curious
habit was observed was on the hill In the
midst of a desert. The hill was COW
cred with Yuccas and magueys, but the
nearest oak trees were thirty miles away,
and so, IL was calculated, these indus
trious birds had 10 make a fight OF sixty
miles for each acorn slowed thus IN the
stalks.
An observer of birds remarks: There
are several strange features TO be no.
tlced In these facts; the ~provldent instinct
which prompts this bird TO lay by stores
Of provisions for the winter; the great dis
lance Travelled TO collect a kind OF food so
unusual for It's race, and Its seeking in a
place so remote from its natural abode a
storehouse so remarkable
Can instinct alone teach, or have expert
ence and reason taught. these birds that.
far better than The bark OF trees or crew.
| ices In rocks or other hiding place are
these hidden cavities they make for them
selves with the hollow stems OF distant
plants?
This We cannot answer. But We do know
that one OF the most remarkable birds in
| our country Is this California woodpe ker.
and that he is well entitled to his Mexican
name OF FL Carpintero-the carpenter
bird.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22


Chicago News: In a store on the West
Side Is a curious old stove, said 10 have
belonged to George Washington and az
terward presented to Christ church In
Alexandra, Va II is a soIidiy built ar
rangement. about six feet high. capped b.
an American eagle cast in iron. The foun-
dalton is square and massive. with four
stout legs, rather fanrifully wrought The
stove is square, slanting upward almost
to a point. In 10 al i'S base arc two open
!Egs. and these appear 70 be the only
doors. There seems To be TO receptacle
for ashes. and one ts left 70 sTe uiate upon
how our dig1ided George started the IRE
IN the morning when the weather was
cold. and how, II the thing did not draw,
did he vent his il humCr at It's contrart-
ness, when there Were no doors 70 slam
nor 70 Kick shut.
Above the rapering square part is a cor
rugated column, a foot high. and upon
this rests the eagle, with outstretChed
wings. Each side If the stove Is artistic
ally decorated with The figure 81 q w0-
man In iron and raised from the stove as
IN q anne effect
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22
M0NA'S CHOICE.


You were not wounded I'm my servicer'
said Mona. n smile dimpling round her
mouth. Now, you must not talk. Mr..
Wering."
He bent his head, and so d~isarranged his
cushions.
Mona gently replaced them, and began
her lecture.
WariDg listened, apparently with much
interest, and occasionally made an obser.
walton which proved IL; then she herself
became ABSORBED IN the enarui or style
and idea. and she read on for some time
without looking up. When she did so,
Warnings eyes were closed, and his head
rested against the pillow. Mona thought
slept, and resuming. lest a sudden break
.fsht wake him. read a few sentences in
a carefully subdued voice, and then ceased
and sat gazing at him with an expression
Of tenderness and compassion Of which she
was
Suddenly Waring opened his eyes and
fixed them on her for a moment, with q
look Of pain and sadness-but only for q
moment, the next, he exclaimed
"You thought | was asleep, but / was
not, | was only dreaming heavenly
Dreams"
That implies sleep" said Mona, shak.
ing her head.
Il can repeat the two last sentences"
said Warlng, and he did so. Hike books
better than | did, I" he continued. II used
to be an awfully stupid chap at school. ]
fancy was exceedingly youthful, not to
say backward, for my years. Now, you
are tired, You must be tired; don'tread any
more"
81 read much longer to Uncle Sandy: but
you must have some jelly now will get
It for you"
WAS ever any fellow in such clovery'
exclaimed Waring.
Then she brought 1t daintily, set forth
on a snowy cloth, and held 1t for him. nor
did he eat il up too fast.
II did not think | should put II new
friendship to the test so soon," he said.
This is not q test" returned Mona,
g%rayely, lit is only the exercise Of ordinary
humanity"
Then how" he was beginning, when
Uncle Sandy came in full Of pleasure and
congratulations, and Mona left them to-
gether.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22

four boxes Of DR.. IR tire 10 cry L'Js.
Williams Pink Pills for Pale People and
since then / have been free from al! pain
headache and dyspepsia. ! eat heartily
and have no appetite for strong drnK
aud feel twenty years younger.
MY weight has increased ~ pouhds.
cannot say too much FOR DR., Williams
Pink Pills and claim that they have cured
me. JDHN Is. NOph'
Subscribed and sworn to before me t1ls
sixteenth day Of February, 1891.
A. Y. BARKER, Noyary Public.
To people run down in health from
whatever ~eaHse-dTink or dIsease--lhe
above interview will be Of interest. FOR
any further facts concerning this medi-
cine write 10 DR.. Williams Medicine
Company. Schenectady, y. Y.
The name and address 0f the subject OF
above inter, pw is John Il. Cook, Of US
South 9th street, Lyons. Iowa.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22
To One He Writes Legihiy.

Chicago Daily News A well known mu-
stefan who writes a very iiiegtbIe hand.
once sent an unusually hopeless scrawl TO
a friend. The latter studied IL a minute.
gave IL up in despair, and then sat dow
and wrote In reply: Il shall be most happy
to dine with you tomorrow az 6. kindest
regards to your wife, etc In less than
half an hour his friend appeared breath
less at his door.
There's some misunderstanding, ne
said ~anxiousIy. II wrote YOU a note ask
ing you II you could play the piano part
of the trio at Browns recital, n here
YOU We sent me an acceptance of a dinner
Invitation. but ! didn't invite you TO din
ner.'
well returned the other blandly. 81
didn't suppose you'd really sent me an In
vitation 10 dinner, but j couldn't read a
word Of your note. and In that case here
after l mean always to take IL for granted
that you're asking me TO dine"
For one OF his correspondents. at least,
the offender now writes iegibiy.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22
Catnrrh Cannot Re Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they
cannot reach the seat Of the disease. Ca
tarrh is a blood or constitutional disease,
n in order TO cure II o must take in
ternal remedies. Hairs Catarrh Cure Is
taken internally, and acts directly on the
blood or mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh
Cure Is not a quack medicine. II was pre-
scribed by n OF the best physicians In
this country for years, n Is a regular
prescription. 1t Is composed OF the best
tontcs known. combined with the best blood
purifiers. acting directly on the mucous
surfaces. The perfect combination Of the
I'VE ingredients Is what produces such
wonderful results In curing Catarrh. Send
for testimonials free.
+. J. CHENEY & CO, Proprietors.
To'edo. Ohio.
Sold by druggists. price % cents.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22
Kansas, 1907,

Just a-haulin' out the stun
From the plains o. Kansas
Railroads can't get cars enough
Fur to empty Kansas.
prt 70 see the farmers NriR,
Stroke the hlacs on their chin,
AS the cash roiin' In,
Over there I'm Kansas.
Women singin' songs o. glee,
Bout oil fruitful Kansas,
Babies CROWN merrily
Everywhere In Kansas.
Purity girls a-buyin' clothes,
Toggin' out from head 10 toes.
style? o bet your life she coca
Over there In Kansas.
When the cares o. day is done,
On the plains o Kansas,
And the kids begin TO yawn,
~Sleepy-like In Kansas,
Farmer wipes his glasses blurred,
Reads q chapter o. the Word,
Then he kneels down and thanks tho
Lord
That he lives IN Kansas.
The Phillstine.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22

Some children hat ! know, possess
or nicknames half a score,
One is "Theo"-"Teddy'-"Ted.'
Though christeued -.
The next scarcely is called Alright
BY any haps or chances;-
IT'S Fannie"-"Frankie'-"Frank' and
Fan"
Though her real name Is -
Then "Larry'-"Laur.e"-"Lanty'' comes
CThough he always writes IL y;
And his sister twin, whom most address
As Flo or "Floy' for -
The last is 'Lizzfe"-"Betty"-"Bess'-
"~Bettina''-and "Elspeth"-
And she's --.
From the January 81. Nicholas.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22
The Poet. weloome 60 1893

Inc fOets eiConic TO 1SBS.
oh. now he happy poet welcomes eigh.
acknowledgement.
For eighteen ninety-seven was a damper
on his fate.
That seven" was so hard to rhyme! But
now that eight has come.
Replete with rhymes, a mighty store, of
which let's sample some.
See, Eighteen-hundred-ninety-eigh
Will rhyme viii Bait
And also Crate.
As we'll as Date,
And Fate and Freight,
And Gate, and Great, and Crate, and
Hate;
Then II his sweetheart's name Is Kate
She will come handy. soon or late,
To be his darling little Mate,
And soothe his tired. worried Pate,
oh, rhymes come bounding at a Rate
Preposterous for ninety-eight.
Rhymes that Will Safe. See here comes
Slate,
And State. n Skate, and Trait, and
Wait,
Abate, Await. and Animate.
Berate, Bewait, and Corrugate.
And Conlscate, C~orroborate.
And Dominate, and Desecrate.
And Emulate, and illuminate,
And Granuiate, Habiiitate.
And Irrigate. and Jocuiate.
Besides Kinate. and Liberate,
And Masticate. and Navigate,
And Osculate. and Palpitate,
Quadrifurcate, IND Illuminate,
And Saturate, and Titilate,
And Tndulate, and Vitiate,
And Waterate, Xylopiate,
And Yttriate. Zythepserate.
A~nd-weii. that's nearly all. indeed.
That any poet we'll can need,
But II he's greedy n wants more
The dictionary holds a store.
New York Evening Journal.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22
His Chance TO See.

Il am going home" sadly remarked
The man who had left the theater in tn,
middle of the play.
-What is the matter:?" asked his friend.
Too much theater hat I'm not COM
ing back again until n show with a fiy-
ing trapeze act in it comes along
WdskinOkon Star.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22

Although the diplomatic ENHANCEMENT
with Spain over cuba is 10 some extent in
Aueueing the stock market. Wall street
expects no serious complications. Never
theiess serious complication with other
maIadies may be expected 10 follow an at
tack Of biliousness which is not checked
at the outset. The most e1ectlal means
20 this end is Hos,etter's Stomach Bitters,
an admirable remedy, moreover, for dys-
pepsia, malaria. kidney trouble, constlpa-
ton n nervousness.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22
GAINED RORTY.RICET POUNDS.

"A strong appetite Tor liquor was the
beginning Of the breaking down OF my
health. was also a slave TO tea and
coffee. I took the gold cure. but was not
helped"
This is clipped from the Daily Herald,
Of Clinton, Iowa. II might well be taken
for the subject Of a temperance Lecture,
but that is not our object in publishing y.
II is 10 show how n system. run down oy
drink and disease, may be restored. we
nnnfe frrthpr frnm the kAmp.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22

oh, IL the woes Of real life
In palaces and hotels
Could find the happy elimaxes
We find In modern novels.
oh, il the strife that love begets
With woes and griefs impending
Might find as in the footlight glare,
A joyful. happy ending.
II loving hearts in real life
From cruel signs could sever,
Wed all get married right away
And live in peace forever.
Harlem Lie.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22

Jack Ford-@I would like 10 marry
but girls are so awfuiiy e~xtravagant.
Now, how much does II take to q
for your daughters gowns, Mrs
Norris?"
Mrs.. Norris (coldlyl-@Thst, I think,
is q subject that need never interest
you, Mr.. Ford. "-Brooklyn Life.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22

Shake In your shoes Aliens Foot
Ease, Il powder for the feet. 1t make
tight or New Shoes feel Easy. Cure
COrns. Bunious, Chilbiains. Frost Bite.
n dSweating Feet. Al all druggists an
shoe stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE
Address Allen :. 0tmSreI. fe Roy, y. \
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22

49,
For years | was
unable 20 do my
work. ! could not
sleep nights or rest
da! ! on account Of
9 o ~ntinuous pains
In my stomach and
back. was un-
able to digest my
food d. Headaches
and painful uTina-
ton were fire.
q e mt. and my
hearts action be-
came increased. /
left my farm and
retired 10 city life,
for | was a con-
frmed invalid. and
the doctor said ]
" 0 ] d z be
well again.
; after |
happened to u : =
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22

One Of the novel ideas of decorative
effect in Japan is TO catch firefies,
keep them in a cage or box Of wire un-
I'll you have company and then release
them in the garden for the guests TO
admire and talk about.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22
Life! Life! Life!
nrTrrTtvG ST., e.s.ts tx sssIFp : IN ,Sss, e


A Noah's ark-wtthout the hull,
A wagon smaii-Just one wheel left,
A noisy drum-that's lost it's head,
A brave young sword-of blade bereft,
A singing top-without its song,
A fire engine-where's It's hose?
A "horseless' dray-a trumpet bent.
A broken sled-and so IL goes.
AS Santa Claus surveys the wreck.
He wonders, Have / worked in vain?
1t Is a blessing I've a year
To make these losses good again.
Cincinnati Commercial-TFibune.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22

asked.
she nodded her sweet permission.
So We went 10 p4ess. and ! rather guess
I printed q large edition.
National Advertiser.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22
It Keeps the Feet Warm and Dry

And Is the only cure for CndbiaIns,
Frost Bites. Damp. Sweating Feet.
Corns aud Bunious. Ask for Aliens
Foot Ease. a powder TO be shaken into
the shoes. AT all druggists aud shoe
stores, CSC. Sample sent FREE. Ad'
dress Allen s Olmsted IeRov. y. y
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22

In the course Of a sermon recently the
Rev. MyTon Reed OF Denver said. Il
am popular with the hackmen Of this
city because I am rapid at . funeral 1
Go not want - freeze them 10 DEATH
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22

succi. who recently completed his six
ty-fourth public fast in Rome, has alb
stained from food in MS performances
for $500 days Of his l~fe-neariy seven
wars
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22

believe my prompt use OF Piso's Cure
prevented quick consumption.-Mrs. Lucy
Wallace, Marquette, Kan, Dec. II, 1895.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22
\ New combination.

Luck Is gw.u'er change faw shO':
Git y0h hCEers straight
Drop "4-II-44"'
Play "I-S-gS.
Washington Ster.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22

FOR SALE-l69 acres OF land in But.
falo county, Nebraska, within FIVE miles
OF kearney. Address Y, box 5J5. Sioux
City, Ia.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22

Mrs. winsIow's SOOTHING Srsup for ehtlrren
tsethinK, softeua the gums. reduces
sIlays pain. cures wind colo. &c q bottle.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22

Among the natives OF Mexico there
are. according to Lumhoitz. about $780,
eco survivors Of the Aztec race.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22

Even the female Of the giraffe species
is totally dumb.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22

aromatic trees and shrubs Of many
varieties are said to destroy malaria.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22

Chicago Journal: Il Hanna ever gets
back into the senate what Will he do TO
FCrnher2
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22

The size OF the policemen ~ Kansas
City would seem 70 denote thar there are
not many dwarfs in Ireland.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22
DEA GRANDMOTHER.
fc. 81 Women Who Know the Laws OF Nature and Obey
y Them May Live to Green Old Age.

Mrs. Pinkham Says when We Violate Natures Laws
Our Punishment IL Pain--If We Continue
to Neglect the Warning We Die.
The sun., 1898-02-23
4 BRACE OF RITNAWAYS.
Harry File Seriously Injured In u
Collision.

As IL team driven by Harry File was
turning the corner ut Fourth and Spruce
streets this city yesterday afternoon, the
horse took freight and ran "ff.
The animal ran as far as the T., ". x
b. freight house, with which it collidcd.
File and young boy by the name OF
Brooke were thrown to the ground, the
former being rendered unconscious.
Brooks was only slightly injured. File
was rendered unconscious and was re-
moved to the Delaware Hospital, where
he was resuscitated.
Here it was asccrained that his injur-
les were internal but not necessarily
serious.
The horse was cut about the legs and
the wagon completely wrecked.
During the parad" OF the Improved
order Of Red Men on Monday evening
u horse tied toa post in front Of the In
stitute free library took fright, and break
ing the hitching strap ran away.
At Ninth and Shiplcy streets the team
rollidrh with an awning post. tearing Il
wheel from the wagon.
The animal was caught before doing
further damage.
The sun., 1898-02-23
WASA|NGT0N|S BIRTHDAY
Banquet and Dance Given by a
Fire Company.
HOW DAY WAS CELEBRATED
Receptions Held by Various Organ
izaiiOns In Different Parts OF
tho City--.Lent Closes
Social Festivities.
HOW DAY WAS CELEBRATED

The anniversary OF the birth of the
''Father of His Country" George Wash
ington, was celebrated IN this city yes-
terday in the usual quiet manner. Most
Of the public offices, banks, public
schools and other institutions were
closed in honor of the immortal savior
OF this country and in consequence of
this the public thoroughfares contained
more than the usual quota OF pedestrians.
In the evening number ol entertain
ments wero given by the patriotic socie-
ties of the city and these were all we'll
attended, suitable and pleasing pro-
prams having been arranged for the oc-
casion
The children Of the public schools
honored the memory of Washington
on Monday afternoon and the enter
talnncnts given were attended by
parents and other relatives. \ particu-
larly elaborate program was rendered
by the members OF the high school.
More than the usual number of social
events were given, the reason being that
all functions of IA social nature will cease
with today, as it is Ash Wednesday or
the beginning of Lent.
For the next forty days society will be
IN sackcIoth and ashes and the parties
To be given will be conducted very
quietly.
The sun., 1898-02-23
IMPORTANT ORGANIZATION
Merchants and Manufacturers
Association to he Formed.
WILL ASSIST BOARD OF TRADE
An Organization That II Expected
to Prove q Great Factor In
Wilmington Business
Circles.

There Is i movement on foot among
some "i the prominent business men Of
Wilmington to organize, in few days, a
Merchants and Manufacturers Associa.
tion.
This will be for the purpose OF assist.
ing the committee Of the Board Of Trade,
who are now arranging for the cheap ex-
cursions and stopovcr privileges for
Wilmington.
1t is indeed absolutely necessary for
slch an association. as it will show to
the people down the State that every one
who is in any way interested in the
business world in Wilmington will do
all they can for the interest Of the people
visiting Wilmington on the cheap excnr-
sions.
The Merchants and Manufacturers
Association, it is expected, will have at
least two hundred members. A meeting
will bc called the first OF the coming
week, When the organization will be
effected, and they will no doubt make
themselves responsible to the committee
OF the Board Of Trade for any and all ex-
penses that will be required to make the
cheap excursions Il success.
1t is now pr . 'scd to secure the Opera
House on the evening OF the first excur
sion and have two or more prominent
men Of Delaware speak on this occasion.
also some musical exercises will M held
to make the evening pleasant to visitors
The Wilmington City Railway will be
asked the use Of several of their cars for
the purpose Of showing the people over
the city after they are through their bus
mess
1t is expected that all merchants will
avail themselves Of this opportunity to do
all they can to assist in such Il movement
and all will come out to the call for the
first meeting Of the new association.
The first che .p excursion will be given
about April fifth or sixth. and one each
month, for four months. At the end Of
this time il the people have shown their
appreciation sufficiently, further arrange
mcnts will be made by which the people
down the peninsula will have the oppor-
tunty to visit Wilmington once week
at Il very low rate to do their shopping.
In consequence of this the merchants Of
Wilmington will receive the majority Of
Utlc tWo iHIlliOl VI uOIlibIs VIIat euCI year
goes to Philadelphia from points South of
Wilmington.
With the assistance Of the Merchants
and Manufacturers Association, the
Committee of the Board OF Trade will
undoubtedly make success of their un
deraking.
The Committee now in charge nun.
bprS but four On account of the great
amount Of work to b. done. the number
will bc increased to seven in day or
two