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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-28
SATURDAY, MAY %, 1898.

New consignment of Patent Lambs
Wool Slipper Soles-all sizes-at Hare's.
Go to Wilcox for flour, grain and feed
at bottom figures.
Ifyou want to use the best flour buy
it at Garlock's.
Tin City Lodge No. 35, X. p. is max
ing preparation to give a grand ball
July 4th.
The Cuban question and political is
sues sink into insigniicsnce with the
man who suffers from piles. What he
most desires, is relief. DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve cures piles. A. j. Jones &
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-28

1t appearing to tho board that the
above land will not sell for taxes against
1t. on motion. proposition is accepted,
and the county treasurer 10 hereby d.
rected for such sum to issue tax receipts
In full.
Whereas, the American Book Com.
pany which now has q contract with
this county to furnish school books at a
stipulated price named therein for the
use OF scchOols tn
In conformity with the laws Of 1897. and
Whereas, said American Book Com
pany has signined It's willingness TO
furnish said books At the same rates
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-28

Billiards. Horehound Syrup is the best
known remedy for consumption, coughs.
colds, and all throat and chest troubles,
Every bottle is guaranteed. 1t is the
best remedy for children. % and soc,
A 7 Jopps e Co.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-28

Articles of incorporation have been
filed with the secretary of state at
Pierre for the Gold Dust Mining and
Smelling company at Pactola, Penring-
ton county, with a capital of 81 600, 900.
lncorporators William T. Coad, John
b. Henry and Charles D. Matteson, of
Rapid City. Also the Gold Edge Min
ing and Milling company, of Dead God,
With a capital of $500, 900. Incorpora.
tors, j. P. Beach and J. NJ. Hammond.
of Hamburg, Iowa, and J. w. DAILY, of
Deadwood.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-28

Rev. ]. w. Kendall has been trans
ferred from the Black Hills conference
to the Puget Sound conference and
stationed at Lynden, Washington. He
left Wednesday evening, stopping at
Hot Springs, where he will visit until
Monday evening.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-28

Clerk of Courts Rutkovski issued
marriage licenses during the week to
VIM. IL. Smith and Elizabeth Palmer,
John Roush and Lula Pratt, ]. P. Hazel
tine and Gertie Madill, oil Of Hermosa,
Custer county, S. ID.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-28

From several who came in on yester
day mornings train, says the Rapid
City Journal of the Goth inst. it was
learned that Hermosa was visited yes
day morning by a heavy downpour Of
water which amounted almost TO a
waterspout. The water was running
six inches deep in the streets and the
valley was q sheet Of water.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-28

Three troops Of Grigsby's cowboy
regiment left Fort Meade on Monday
afternoon for Chicamaugua. Rev. q. S.
Cleyenger, who has been appointed
chaplain Of the Third cavalry, joined
them az Rapid.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-28

Mrs. c.. S. Manahan came in Monday
morning to look after the shipment Of
her household goods to Newcastle,
Wyoming, where Mr.. and Hrs. Manahan
expect to make their home in the future,
Mr.. NJ. having accepted r position in q
hardware store at that place.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-28
me GRAND Opening Concert of Thomas.
Chicago Orchestra

In the Auditorium, is but one of q
hundred delightful features of the pro-
gram for the opening of the Transmits.
sissippi Exposition at Omaha, Wednes.
day, June LIST. Low rates and special
train service on the Burlington. See the
local agent.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-28

The case of the State Va. James W,
Thompson, charged with the crime of
rape. transferred from Custer to Pen
nington county, was taken up in the
circuit court at Rapid City on Thursday.
The case was still on trial at the hour
Of going TO press.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-28

). L, Parker, Sharon, Wis, writes =
Il have tried DsWitt's Witch Hazel
salve for itching piles and it always
stops them in two minutes. l consider
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salvet the greatest
pile cure on the Market" A. j. Jones
& Co.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-28

) NJ. Geary, Pierson, Mich, writes =
"DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is curing
more piles here to day than all other
remedies combined. 1t cures eczema
and all other skin diseases" A. ].
Jones & Co.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-28

After the close of the exercises pro-
cession will again form and march TO
cemetery. where the soldiers graves
will be decorated by the Grand Army
in accordance with the form adopted by
the order.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-28
Gard Of .rhanks,

We, the undersigned, mother and
brother. wish to express our heartfelt
thank to our friends and nsighbors for
their loving kindness, during the illness
and death Of our loved one.
Mary Lurue,
Eugene I.urue,
David Lurue.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-28
Teachers Examination.

Notice is hereby given that a public
examination of candidates for certii.
Gates will be held on Friday and Sat
urday, June 3rd and 4th, at Custer
City, S.. ID.
ELLA DREW.
Co. Supt.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-28

Billiards. Snow Liniment is the most
penetrating Liniment in the world. II
cures pain and inflammation of all kinds
quicker than any other remedy. Price
5oc. Every bottle guaranteed. A. j.
Jones & Co.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-28
the Members OF the Willow Crees
Mining Company.

CUSTER CITY, SoUTH DAKOTA
on are hereby notified that at a meeting Of
day OF May. 1888, an asscssmeut of A ,niuS 81,
snare was levied upon the capital stock OF said
corporation, payable on the 10th day OF June
ton at the branch Office OF said corporatian a.
LeMars, Iowa; Any stock upon which this az.
sesslnent shall remain unpaid on the 10th day OF
June, lS9s, VIII be delinquent and advertised for
made before, Will be sold on the 5Oth day az
June, 1888, TO par the delinquent assessment
t9gether with costs OF advertising aud expenses
II. j. LINDEN, Secretary,
LeMars Iowa
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-28

what does 1t cost to 60 there? When
and how should n go? What should
one take? Where are the mines? How
much have they produced Is work
plentiful? What wages are paid? Is
living expensive? What are ones
chances of making a strike"
Complete and satisfactory replies to
me above questions will ne found IN the
burlington Routes Klondike Folder"
now ready for distribution. Sixteen
pages OF practical information and an
1p-to-date map of Alaska and the Klon-
dixie. Free at Burlington Route ticket
o.nhces, or sent on receipt of four cen
IN stamps by j. Francis, Gen'l Passenger
agent, burlington Route, Omaha, Neb.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-28

Seventh judicial circuit decided in 1897
that sherif's bill for jailor should be
allowed, therefore, on motion of {. b.
Smith, billof A. NJ, Willard for $368.O0
for TAILOR is hereby allowed, less S63. go
amount of personal tax assessed against
A. NJ. Willard which said tax is order
ed stricken from the lists. Messrs
Neal and Smith voting yes. Mr.. Nc
Beath voting no.
On notion, board adjourned to meet
May 9TH, 1898 at s o'clock a. m.
n. S. NEAL, chairman.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-28
Postofnce Hours.

ONCE open from 7:45 a. m. to so p. m.
SundayS-S:i 40 to 9:i5 a. m, and one hour AFTER
arrival of morning mail, except during church
services.
Mail going north closes at 9:l5 a. m. South G
y. m. Baskerville, Q n. III, on Tuesday ana Satur-
day.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-28

prise, send q frank. full account Of your d{e
ease TO- b company's Offices. go Broadway.
New York. One OF the symptoms blanks
mailed you free IN application. This viii
enable you to give q complete history q
your afhiction. In return, you will get 4
diagnosis by o learned physician who has
made your particular disease the study 81
his life, and medicine for Z months treat
ment, should so long o time be necessary Tor
win be especially prescribed for yor,
Wrte today for the symptoms blank.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-28

Stqliy TO nay.
date. 1T appearing to the satisfaction OF
the board that they are unable to pay
more, proposition is accepted.
By reason of assessment,
the valuation of personal property a
sessed against Felix Michaud for the
year 1897 is hereby reduced from $1,000
to $4,000.
Application of Frank Deem for reduce
ton OF assessment, and transfer Of as
sessment from Custer TO Washington
county, rejected.
Laid before the board road petition of
Herbert Mann and Frank Standish ct
al, praying for n change in the public
highway as follows:
"To change a certain piece of road
running up the north side Of Lame
Johnnie creek described as follows; to
change from right Of dwelling to left of
dwelling on the Fleur de Lis ranch; the
amount of road consists Of about four
hundred yards"
On motion, petition is hereby granted.
Laid before the board the report OF
the Board of Equalization Of the town
of Hermosa eqnaliziDg the valuation Of
Hermosa town lot No. IL. block IL, for
the years 1893, 1894, 1895, 1896 and 1897
as follows: For the year 1893, 5000. 90;
for the year 1894, $1,000; 1895, 1880;
1896, 1880; 1897, $4,000.
Whereas. said lot has been with lots
Nos. Is, 10 and 90 assessed az a whole.
on motion, the report Of value is accept.
ed, and tho auditor is instructed to make
necessary corrections.
Whereas, it appears that J. w. Fuson
has paid $500 in excess Of his taxes, a
refund order for that amount is hereby
ordered.
On motion. board adjourned to meet
May 9th, 1893, at Q o'clock a IN.
n. s. NEAL, Chairman.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-28
Died,

At Penobscott, Custer county, S. d.
on Monday, the 23rd inst. Maud Lurue.
daughter Of Mrs. Lurue, of congestion
Of the liver, aged z years.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-28
United States Marine Band

UnIteu StAteS murlne bHNu
Takes part in the opening exercises of
the TRANSIT Mississippi Exposition, at
Omaha, June LIST. Low rates and
special trains via the Burlington Route.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-28
TRAINS LEAVE AS FOLLOWS:

Passenger 202 going East leaves Custer at 800
p. m, makes connections at Lincoln and Omaha
for Chicago, New York, ST. Louis, Kansas CITY,
st. Joe and Atchison, and all points East, ana at
Edcemont for Billings and all points West. Also
connects with trains at Aurora for Denver ana
all point South.
Accommodation train 20i going East leaves
Custer at $40 p. m, arrives at Edgemont at 6;50.
Passenger POI going North leaves Custer at 9:l3
q. NJ, makes connection for Speartsh, Lead
oity, Wbitewood and Rapid City; also DOB, ac'
commodation, leaves Custer at 447 u. IN. for
DeAdwood and west.
For further particulars enquire of
s. f. ELLIOTT, Agent.
Or write J. Francis, Gen. Passr & Ticket Ag'
B.. q NJ. Ry, Omaha, Neb.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-28
J.. w. KrNDALL, Pastor.

BAPTIST.-Rev. w. II. Austin will preach ey-
cry Sunday morning at II, and evening At 80.
Al Senior b. y. p L. at Gas. Il. y. 7. l.
Prayer meeting at 7:3O on Tuesday evening.
Regular weekly prayer meeting on THURSDAY
evening at 1880. AL are very cordially III
vitpd.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-28

5000 buys the best Bicycle on earth
the X. A. NJ. b. & e. II. 7. V. Garlock
aUant
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-28

You can buy the most for the money
at Garlock's.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-28

MISUNDERSTANDING services each sunday
at IL a. IN. and Z 80 p. M. sunday School ~ 10
n. IN. Junior League sunday afternoon at $50
o'clock. Prayer meeting, Thursday evening
at 7:30. You are cordially Invited TO these
services.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-28
S. l.. CApLE, Co. Auditor.
CUSTER CITY, S. d., May 7, 1898.

CUSTER CITY, S. d., May 7, 1898.
s o'clock q. m.
Board in session pursuant to adjourn
ment.
Present, all the members of the board
and county auditor.
Minutes of the previous meeting read
and, on motion, approved.
on motion. the following bills were
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-28

CONGREGATIONAL,-Rcgular services: sun
daylO a. m. Sunday school; II a. IN. preaching
services; 7p. m. Y. p. s. ca p. IN. preach
ing service. Thursday S p. III. Prayer meeting
Come and worship.
WALTER RADFoRD, Pastor.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-28

.FU U'''''ss''s' ~ "
On motion, board adjourned to meet
May 10th, 1898, at 9 o'clock n. N.
n. s. NEAL, Chairman.
Attest
s. l.. CAPLE, Co. Auditor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-26
TRANSPORTS FOR MANILA.
Government Chartering All the Ships
in Sight mt Frisco

SAN FRANCISCO, May 25.-The Oceanic
steamship Company has been wiped out
OF steamers by the government, and as
every available vessel in port is other
wise engaged it is probable that the pas
sengerS booked to Honolulu by the Zea-
landia will be turned over the Occidental
and Oriental Steamship Company for
passage on the Doric.
An effort was made to charter the Pa
cific Coast Steamship Company's new
steamer Senator but, owing TO the enor-
nous accumulation of grain in Tacoma.
she could not be spared by her owners.
The steamer Zealandia, now mere. will
be prepared to sail for Manila with
troops. Under an act of Congress passed
yesterday she is admitted to American
charter, and when she sails next it will be
with the Stars and Stripes at her mast
head.
Captain Howard will lose no time in
dscharging the vessel and in preparing
for the accommodation of troops. 1t is
expected that she will be ready to sail
inside of q week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-26
GENERAL LEE AT TAMPA,
He Establishes Headquarters mt
Tampa Bay Hotel.

TAMPA, FLA, May 25.-Major- General
Fitzhugh Lee, accompanied by Colonel
Curtis Guild and his staff, arrived in
Tampa tonight, and established tempo
rary headquarters at the Tampa Bay
Hotel.
General Lee had nothing to say on the
general situation. 1.-THE fact is," said he.
Il have not seen a paper for two days,
and don't know what has happened All
1 know is that I was sent here from
Washington to take command of the
Seventh Army Corps"
General Lee and General Shafter had
quite an extended conferences during the
evening, I'm which the situation here was
fully explained to General Lee. To-mor-
row will be spent by the latter in inspect
ing the different camps of the volunteer
troops in and around Tampa, all of
which regiments will be embraced in the
Seventh Army Corps.
General Lee was given an enthusiastic
reception when he appeared in the gene
raj reception-room of the Tampa Bay
Hotel. He was instantly surrounded by a
crowd Of army officers and friends, but
he smilingly turned first to the pretty
cuban women, the wives and daughters
Of prominent refugees, who were anxious
10 greet him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-26
CALL FOR MORE TROOPS.
seventy-Five thousand Additional
Volunteers Wanted.

| WASHINGTON. Nay 25.-The Presiden
to-day issued the following proclamation
by the President of the United states:
"a PROCLAMATION.
whereas, an act of Congress was ap-
proved on the 18th day Of April, 1898, en-
titled An act declaring that war exists
between the United States OF America
and the Kingdom of Spain; and
Whereas, by an act OF Congress, en-
titled An act to provide for temporarily
| increasing the military establishment of
the United States in time of war, and for
other purposes approved April p, 1895,
the President is authorized, in order TO
raise volunteer army, to issue his Irocla-
nation calling for volunteers to serve in
the army of the United States:
Now, therefore, 1, William Mckinley,
President of the United States, by virtue
Of the power vested In me by the Legis-
lature and the laws, and deeming suffi-
Gent occasion to exist, have thought fit
to call forth. and hereby do call forth,
volunteers to the aggregate number of
1900, in addition to the Volunteers called
forth by my proclamation of the 23d day
or April, in the present year, the same
to be apportioned as far as practicable.
among the several States and Territories |
and the District Of Columbia, according |
to population, and to serve for two years.
unless sooner discharged. The propor,ion
Of each arm and the details Of enlist
meht ana organization will be made
known through the War Department.
I'm witness whereof 1 have hereunto
set my hand and caused the seal of the
United States TO be affixed.
Done at the city of Washington. this
wenty-fifth day of May. in the year of
ur Lord one thousand eight hundred
nd ninety-eight, and of the independence
the United States the one hundred and
wenty-second.
WILLIAM MKINLEY, President.
william r. Day, Secretary of State"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-26
CERVERA AT SANTIAGO.
His Arrival Hejoices the PcOpIe-A
Loyal BANQUET.


MADRID, May 25.-7 p. MA dispatch
has just been published giving details of
the arrival of Admiral Cervera's squadron
at Santiago de Cuba. 1t says:
"At s o'clock on the morning on May
18th the Infanta Maria Teresa entered
the port of Santiago de Cuba, flying the
flag of Admiral Cervera. She was follow
ed almost Immediately by the Vizcaya,
the Almirante Oquendo, the Cristobal
Colon, and the torpedo
Pluton. Soon afterward the torpedo-boat-
destroyer Furor. which had been recon-
noitering arrived.
1.-THE inhabitants swarmed to the
shores Of the bay, displaying the utmost
Joy and enthusiasm. All the vessels In
the port were dressed in gala array. On
Saturday night there was an imposing
demonstration in honor Of the officers and
triotic airs, there were brilliant illumina-
tions, and the people paraded the streets,
singing patriotic songs.
Admiral Cervera and his officers were |
given banquet at the Casino, where loyal |
toasts were honored, the principal speech |
being by Admiral Cervera and Mgr. |
Saenz de Urturi y Crespo. Archbishop of |
Santiago de Cuba, the latter exclaiming: |
1t is not sufficient to be victorious on
he sea. The Spanish flag must float on
he Capitol
"rhe squadron has revictualled. Five
'essels were in front of the port yester-
lay. 1t is believed that the American ves-
el Eagle has been charged to cut the
ables."
The dispatch is not dated.
1t is announced that the Countess of
'aris, accompanied by the Princesses
.ouise and Isabelle. has arrived at Ma
rid.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-26
OUR SPANISH PRISONERS.
They Are Well Treuted, Report to
the Contrary NOtyyithstandinp

ATLANTA. GA, May 2j.-Lleutenant-
Colonel William p. Hall, Adjutant-Gene
raj and executive head of the Department
OF the Gulf, has this to say regarding the
report from Madrid that Spanish prisoners
Of war in the United States have com
planned that they are treated as con-
Yicts:
The prisoners at the post are well
treated. The ten officers now there are
confined in two large rooms, and have
every convenience. They have separate
beds. and are given regular rations. The
ordinary prisoners are well cared for.
and get their rations three times a day.
All letters they write are read by the
officials before being mailed. and if any
one had complained it would hardly get
to Spain"
All the prisoners of war are at Fort
Mcpherson.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-26
NEWS FROM MANIE
sPAsrsH FLAG sALurnD n
JAPANESE wARsnsr. II
Report That They Have rake. W
session of ssbis--comn..asr 4
o"''"e shot and s'oAtiio ssats.ssl
1t is said.

NEW YORK, May 25.--A cablegrsy
from Manila Bay via Hongkong to IN
Evening Telegram says:
Arriving here yesterday OH the Nc
CuiIoch, found the American squadros1
anchored Off cavi,e. except one shin.
which was patrolling the outside be,y. 8
"The foreign warships Immortei,to
Engiish), Brink G'rench). Irene Com
meron Germany. and two Japanese wsf-
ships were anchored of the city OF Mn.
Mia. ,1
THE japanese boat Naniwa had an
rived the night before, and at noon a.
luted the port with twenty-one guns.
wnich salute was returned by the shors
battery. This is the MT salute the
Spanish flag has received from any war;
ship since the blockade was established
one japanese vessel leaves tomorrow
for Hongkong.
General Aguinaldo and twelve othcy
INSURGENTS who came from Hongkonx N
day.
They tell me the rebels have t.,ren
possession OF Subig, and have a0o0o men
ready TO fight against the 6paniards a
soon as they can get arms.
"A report was brought to the flasshin
iast night that the rebels had attacked
lhe Spanish outposss Of Manila INA
Spaniards were found 70 have turned the| 4
guns of their shore batteries landward
Tor protection against the Insurgents. and
the rebels made nothing more than :
reconnaissance in force
III Is also reported that the IisutenanA
%ho commanded the callao here has been
shot, atter trial by summary oours-
marital and that Admiral Msntijo has
also been sentenced by oourt-marfial
These rumors come through the crews of
merchant vessels stlIl here, but / do noe
rave much confidence In the accuracy of
he reports"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-26
CEVERA BOTTLED UP
so 1T Is OFFICIALLY REpoRrEp
TO MADRID.
SPAIN MUST ACT At ONCE.
"hat She VIII DO or Can DO, How
ever Does Not Appear-ConI and
Provisions Both Scare ut snnu-
ago.

LONDON, May 26.-The Madrid CORE
spondent OF the Daily Mail says:
Official kilograms from Cuba confirm
the report that Rear-AdmIral Sampson
and Commodore schley, with their com.
bined squadrons, are now in front Of
santiago de Cuba. blockading Admiral
Cervera. Ministers consider that Santiago
| possesses sufficient defences to render
null and void any aggressive action the
enemy may take.
"rhe position of the American squad
rons viii cause the government to take
immediate action, though it is unknown
as yet what form this action will assume.
NO BATTLE YET.
"Rumors that battle has already oc-
CURED are officially denied.
Great Importance is attributed to me
latest news from the Philippines respect
ing the Spanish plan of mobilization
SUPPLIES FOR CERVERA.
LONDON, May PA special dispatch
from Madrid, via Biarritz, says:
There has been an active exchange of |
dispatches between the government and |
the authorities at Habana and San Juan |
de Porto Rico on the subject Of sending
coal and provisions to Santiago de Cuba.
Il Is alleged that Admiral Cervera has
wired, confirming the report that San
iago de Cuba is cut off from commune
alton with the interior by strong bands
+ insurgents, and that in consequence
oal and provisions are getting scarce
nd dear"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-26
REposE IN HAwARDEN CHURCH
Thousands Take Last Look at Mr..
GIadstOne's Remains

HAWARDEN. May 25-The remains OF
Mr.. Gladstone We're removed this morn
ing from Hawarden Castle to the village
church They were carried by half
dozen old retainers of the family TO a
bier on wheels, on which they were taken
over the lawn. past the favorite hooks
of the deceased in the park, to the church,
followed by the family.
Thousands of people have been arriving
at Hawarden all day long. to view the
remains. Several ladies tainted from ex-
cess OF emotion when passing the bier.
and many men and women dropped on
their knees and silently prayed.
The body starts for London at o'clock
this evening.