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The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-04-02
The Arrogant Frog.


Once ON a time, and in II place
Conducive to malaria,
There lived a member OF the race
or Rama Temporaria.
Or. more conciseiy still. frog
Inhabited a certain bog.
A bull Of Brobdignagian size,
Too proud for condescension.
One morning CHANGED to cast his eyes
Upon the frog | mention.
And, being to the manner horn.
Surveyed him with a lofty scorn,
Perceivng which, the bactrisn's frame
With anger was inflated.
Till, growing larger, he became
Egregiously elated.
For inspira tons sudden spell
Had pointed out way to swell.
"Ha, ha- he proudly cried. "a FIG
For this. your mammoth torso!
For l shall shortly be as big
AS you--or even more s0.'
To which agniloquential gush
His bulship simply answered "Tushr
Alas. the frogs success was slight,
Which really was a wonder.
In view of how with all his might
He stroye to grow rOtunder;
And, standing patiently the while
The bull displayed quiet smile.
But an, the frog tried once too oft
And, doing so, he busted
Whereat the bull discreetly coughed
And moved away Disguised.
AS we'll he might. considering
The wretched taste that marked tn
thing.
Life.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-04-02
Real Language.

The japanese languages is said to
contain 10000 words. every one of
which requires a different symbol. 1t
Is quite impossible for one man TO
learn the entire language. and a we'll
educated Japanese Is familiar with
only about 10000 words.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-04-02
War Clause in Charters.

New York, March 24.-The Evening
World says an ominous sign that the
strained relations between the United
States and Spain will result in war is
furnished by English shipowners, who
have cabled to their agents that all char
tiers must contain the war clause.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-04-02
Bianco's Assertion Approved.

Madrid, March 24.-Premier Sagasta is
quoted in an interview as saying:
'The government entirely approves Cap
tain General Blanco's conduct in denying
that the Names magazines were blown
up with dynamite, as the Americans al
legged"
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-04-02
Old Law About Wrecks.

Under old European law wrecked
crews and passengers could be enslaved
and their property forfeited to the
crown. or TO the lord of the coast upon
which their vessel persisted.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-04-02

What has become of the old-fashion
ed woman who was afraid of her hus
bandl
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-04-02

It's difficult for a man to check his
creditors unless he has bank ac-
count.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-04-02

Ii woman is pretty she can safely in
sist on her own imperfections.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-04-02

If wishes were horses beegars would
want to ride bicycles.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-04-02

II in doubt about what step to take
consult a dancing master.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-02-26
Union Hill Company.

Slavery Bradley, of Philadelphia, who
has been appointed receiver of the
Edgemont and Union Hill Smelling
compsny, and the company's New York
attorney. J. a Steiner, are in the city.
They are investigating the company's
affairs for the purpose Of making a de-
tailed report TO the directors. Mr..
Sterner informs us that the compsny's
Indebtedness is less than S250,O0O and
.I-..h-~.s--~~~~f e,s;-.~ ~@~i.s.-is
here is about 2 5000. The stockholders
are satisfied they have a good property
and propose to satisfy all legitimate
claims and 'ontinue their development
OF the property, in a business like man.
ner. Parties stand ready to take the
issue Of S500,O0 worth of bonds and pay
the money which will enable the COM
pany to pay Its debts and leave it a large
fund for working purposes. Mr.. Steiner
believes the receivership matter will be
of short duration, probably six weeks at
the outside, by which time all difficult
ties will have been satisfactorily ud-
justed. The receiyership was not for
The purpose OF closing up the business
and disposing ofthe property, but as We
have said, simply Ia put the company
on it's feel 10y purging il Of superhuitiss.
When operations are resumed, practical
mining men, of untnrnished reputation
and unquestioned ability will be put in
charge and work will be pursued upon
scientific mining principles. The stock
holders feel that "A large moun of
money has been wasted in doing useless
work and in other ways, and hereafter
the developments will be concentrated
and upon an extensive scale, calculated
to open the property as il should be.
The indebtedness includes a large SUN
to Frazer & Chalmers for machinery for
the proposed 20O-stamp mill, which has
no been taken from the factory. The
Union Hill people feel confident they
have a good proposition. IL iudiciously
handled. and are willing TO put IN
money to mature their plans.-Pioneer.
Times.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-02-26
E[LD DEAD At HER FEET
A Young Man Who Mis-
takenIy Believed He
Had Heart Disease.
He Simply Scared Himself 70
Death, for His Heart Was
Sound What . Pity He Did
Not Take Proper AdvIceI

A dramatic story is told Of o young maj
In Chicago who believed he had heart dis
ease. He abstained from exercise and he
avoided excitement. He dosed himself per-
sistentiy and imagined that only by leading
an invalid's life could ne hope to keep death
. arm's length. One day he suddenly met
Q woman who had been associated with Q
discreditable chapter In his history.
my Gydl my heart y cried the young
man, and he fell at her feet stone dead.
An autopsy showed that his heart was
absolutely sound. II was the opinion OF
the physicians that he might have lived to
. ripe old age II he had taken the precau-
ton to consult Q competent specialist.
The time when q physician was laughed
ct for devoting himself to one branch OF his
profession Is past. So broad Is the field of
medical knowledge that no one man can
hope TO cultivate Il all. The seven great
men whose portraits accompany this article
have earned the undying gratitude Of the
world by their work as specialists.
Notice that the frame OF the pictures Il q
B" preceded by Q dollar mark. Five dol.
lars is Q great or . small sum, according TO
circumstances. One thing Is certain q i've
dollar bill never looks quite so small as when
II Is considered as the price of q complete
diagnosis and full treatment by medical
specialists Of the highest rank.
The Warner Navarro Medicine Co., Of New
York City. has made il possible. Atthe head
Of the company IL Mr.. H. H. Warner, who
made himself famous severaly years ago by the
perfection Of . remedy for diseases Of the
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-02-26
The M asquerade.

Captain Denny and the members OF
his company have ample reasons fol
feeling proud over the marked success
Of the masked ball given under the
auspices Of Company /, at GarlocF's
opera house on Tuesday night, which
may be justly conceded 10 have been
II OF the most enjoyable social enter.
tsinments Of the season. The large hall
was filled to it's utmost capacity, even
the gallery affording only standing
room. The number of masks, which is
not definitely known to the writer, was
exceptionally large for this place, and
represented, practically, every char
acter usually seen upon occasions oil
this kind. The management was nota.
bly, perfect the music Was fauitles-,
and nothing that could in the least
degree contribute TO the pleasure and
comfort of the participants Was over
looked.
The costumes were AS varied as they
were numerous, some of which were oil
surprising elegance and at%tractiveness,
while others were so loudly ludicrous
that a 9iim pse Of them would excite the
most sanity saint to violent laughter.
The pleasing revelry continued un-
broken, save for an hour devoted TO
feasting. until the wee sma hours. when
the happy throng retired. greatly pleas
ed with the nights experiences.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-02-26

II, A. Albien met with all accident on
Wednesday, which might have been
attended with fatal consequences. He
was on the roof of his store building
taxing down a flag that vat floating
from a staff twenty feet above him.
when the flag became ~entangled in a
bracket, fastened to the pole. which in
trying to remove by a blow of his
Ratchet, the wooden ball on the top OF
the staff, weighing six pounds. Jared
ont of place, and came down upon his
head inficting a painful wound, and
rendering him insens,bie for some time.
Had the ball hit him squsrely on the
head, there is nj question bnt what the
blow would have been fatal. The
wound was sewed up and properly
dressed, after which he wal resting easy,
and will doubtless be fully recovered III
a few days.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-02-26
East Custer Ave, Custer City, s.
KIondike.

What does it cost to 60 there? When
and how should one go? What should
one take? Where are the mines? How
much have they produced Is work
plentiful? What wages are paid? ls
living expensive? What are ones
chances of making a strike"
Complete and satisfactory replies to
the above questions will he found in the
Burlington Routes Klondike Folder"
o ready for distribution. Sixteen
pages OF practical information and an
up to-date map Of Alaska and the Kion-
dixie. Free at Burlington Route ticket
offices. or sem on receipt Of -four cents
in s'amps by ]. Francis, GENT Passenger
Agent, Burlington Route. Omaha. Neb.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-02-26
A Game.

1t transpires that Tom Wagner. who
stirred up so much excitement in the
Hills last fall over an alleged discovery
of free gold ore in Carbon county,
Wyoming. and who induced a number
of Deadwood men to put up sums Of
money ranging all the way from 800 TO
$1,000, was working a confidence game
of the first magnitude, and his rich vein
Of free gold bearing rock was purely an
invention. Wagner has disappeared
completely. 1t will be remembered
that a number Of samples or ore were
sent by him TO NJ. r. Rossiter x Co. IN
this city, and TO an assay Office in Gen.
trail, last fall, to be assayed, each sample
giving splendid results. On the strength
Of some half hundred assays Wagner
was able to interest II. II. Keimer Of
this city to the extent of $1,000, the
money being advanced from time to
time to pay for help and TO buy tools
and powder. A number Of Deadwood
men visited the place in Wyoming and
were shown the cioppings Of n vertical
vein, coming up between granite walls
and traceabic for several thousand feet.
Wagner claimed 10 be taking his ore
from this vein, but it is known that he
was either stealing the ore or loading"
il, as no one else has been aDle TO get
anything more than a trace from it. 1t
has also been discovered that the money
advanced to him 10y Keimsr and others
was not used in paying the men at work
on the ground. or to buy provisions, but
was to all intents appropriated by
Wagner. The men who were at work
are still unpaid, and a number Of Casper
business men are wiser by several hun
dred collars that Wagner got into them
for in buying provisions.
No one knows whittier Wagner has
gone, but lie evidently decamped by
himself. He must have been several
thousand dollars ahead as q result of
his "fnanciering. '-Tndependent.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-02-26

Charles Rhodes, ~aranchman, and well
known old soldier, residing with his
sustained the loss Of his residence and
nearly all of his household effects on
Thursday night of last week. The fire
was caused by a stove pipe becoming
disjointed, and was moi discovered in
time to save anything of any conse-
quence from the destroying flames.
Mrs. Rhodes was absent from home
when the fire occurred, and upon her
return found that all Of her private
effects had been devoured by the flames
leaving her without a single article of
apparel other than the clothes upon Ter.
The loss was considerable, the house be-
ing well furnished and supplied with all
the necessaries to keep the family dur
ing the winter.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-02-26
NOTICE.

once Of the Commissioner Of School and Public
lands.
Notice Is hereby given, that on the 18th day OF
March, 1895, all the Unbiased School Lands
In Custer County will be offered for lease
at public auction. To the highest bidder, nc
the front door OF the Court House In said conn-
". The leasing will he held between the hours
Of 10 o'clock a.. IN. and 5 O'Clock u. ~. Of each
dav, until all the tracts of School lands have
been offered for lease.
Pierre, \, D., January 8. 1893.
JOHN J.. LOCKHART.
Commissioners OF School and Public Lands.
First publication, Jan. 8, 1905.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-02-26

Harrison Alum, a prominent and
highly respected resident of Hermosa,
died at his home in that place on Fri
day, the 18th inst, of appendicitis, aged
SIS years. Deceased was an old soldier,
aud q member of the Hermosa Grand
Army Post. He was a Mason of good
standing and at the time Of his death
was Worshipful Master of Battle River
Lodge No. 90, at Hermosa. He was
born in Pennsylvania, from which state
he removed to Iowa. and afterward, in
1880, removed to this state. a wife and
daughter survive him, to whom q large
circle of friends extend sincere sympa.
thy in their bereavement.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-02-26
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY &c, 1898.
Donaldson keeps Charter Oak Flour.

s. R. Kendall has accepted a position
in Donaldson's Grocery store.
New consignment of Patent Lambs
Wool Slipper Soles-all sizes-at iiare's.
Go to Wilcox for -four, grain and feed
Mt bottom figures.
If you want to use the best flour buy
it at Garlock's.
The Belle Fourche Times was recently
purchased by G. I. Martin, the founder
Of the paper, and A. S. Shockey, who
has been running it during the past
year on a lease.
Children and adults tortured by burns,
scalds, injuries, eczema or skin diseases
may secure instant relief by using De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. 1t is the
great Pile remedy. A. j. Jones & Co.
Ifyou want pop corn that pops, buy it
at Gariock's.
The beautifully engraved Diplomas
Issued by the American Business Col
lege, Omaha, Neb., are the finest ever
seen. They are steel engravings, 22x2s
inches Ia size.
That dark brown taste and horrid
breath you have in the morning is caus.
ed by an inactiyellver. Some medicines
relieve for awhile; others for a few days,
but Herbine cures. A. ]. Jones & Co.
Charter Oak Flour for sale at Donald.
sons.
The subject at the Congregational
church next Sabbath morning will be
Face to Face" In the evening there
will be an address on Miss Frances L.
Willard-her life and labors." All are
welcome.
Persons having chickens or eggs for
sale will find ready sale for them at Nc.
Fadden's Meat Market.
The next issue Of The College News
published by the American Business
College, Omaha, Neb., will contain q
large number OF testimonials from stu.
dents and graduates Of the A. B. e.
Why? Mrs. - what lovely bread
you have.
Yes, my bread is always nice when
use CREAM -four from Garlock's
The burning out of a chimney in the
residence part of the part on Wednes.
day night caused the ringing of the fire
bells and much alarm on the part of ouI
citizens. 1t don't require much of a fire
to Brighten the residents of a town
wholly destitute of fire protection, OF
any apparent desire to secure it.
John McFadden's market is literally
supplied with the choicest meats obtain
able, fsh, fowl and vegetables ofthe best
quality, and, everything in the line is.
offered at the lowest possible figure.
Give him q call.
Billiards. Snow Eminent cures rheu.
matism, neuralgia, headache, sick head
ache, sore throat, cuts sprsins, bruises
old sores, corns. and all pain and in.
dammation. The most penetrating
Linimsnt in the world. Try il, SOC. A..
J. Joass 4 Co.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-02-26
RALPH McHOEs. Mgr.

There is no pain or discomfort when
Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment is used
1t relieves that itching increased by
scratching. 1t is prepared with scientific
accuracy and professional knowledge.
and is the kind that cures blind. bleed
ing, itching and protruding piles witt, no
pain or loss OF time. A. J. Jones & Co.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-02-26
Tor Over Fifty Years

An Old and Well-Tried Remedy
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for over fifty years by millions OF
mothers for their children while teeth
ing, with perfect success. 1t soothes
the child, softens the gums, allays all
pain, cures wind collie. and Is the best
remedy for Diarrhea. Is pleasant TO
the taste. Sold by Druggists In every
part of the World. Twenty. five cents q
bottle. Its value is incalculable. Be sure
and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup, and take no other kind.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-02-26

We are anxious to do a little good in
this world and can think OF no pleas.
anter or better way to do 1t than by
recommending One Minute Cough Cure
"a q preventive of pneumonia. consump
ton and other seriona lung troubles
that follow neglected colds. A. J. Jones
4 "a
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-02-26

The keystone Miner has evidently
resumed publication, as this office is in
receipt ola copy bearing date of Feb.
II, but by reason Of an accident whereby
two columns Of matter was unfortunate.
iy pied" the issue was somewhat def
Gent IN the matter of news. and failed
to give the name ofthe pub isher or the
party with which it proposes to affiliate.
We hope TIE Miner may be more for
tunate in the future. and that the paper
may be as spicy and newsy as it was
when the "Old Man" presided over its
columns.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-02-26

Are you posted on the great Trans
Mississippi Exposition at OmahaP Read
the Omaha Bee and find out about the
great buildings. Send the Bee to your
eastern friends and let them know what
the west is doing. Weekly bee only IS
cents a year.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-02-26
CLEARANCE SALE,

To make room for a large spring stock
and to CLOSE OUT some lines entirely.
Commences Saturday, Feb. Goth, 1898.
Now is the time to buy, for MONEY is
what We are after, VALUE 10 what you
want. Give us a little money and
they'll give you big values at the New
York Store.
RALPH ,s.uOES Nor
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-02-26

DR.. J. NJ Hooper, hailing from Fort
Smith, Arkansas, held what he was
pleased to call an ola seance at the opera
house on Saturday night. He protested
great familiarity with the occul,
sciences. and presented apparently
plausible assurances Of an interesting
performance, but by reason of his i'm.
perfect knowledge of the subjects treat.
ed, the entertainment was a failure. and
a fake Of the first water, which was alike
disgusting to all who were so unfortun,
ate as to be present upon the dull and
| improbable occasion.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-02-26

Washington's birthday was fittinely
observed by the public schools of this
place on Tuesday afternoon, where were
presented in the various departments,
interesting and appropriate programs.
the merits of which were fully appreci-
sted by the large number Of school
patrons in attendance.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-02-26

r. f. Hager. field agent for the South
Dakota A~nti-saloon League, delivered a
very eloquent and impressive lecture at
the Congregational church on Wednes-
day evening, in the interest of the
league. The attendance was largo. and
considerable interest was manifested in
the work in hand. Rev. Hager is q
very forcible speaker, and his address
was well received and highly appreciat-
ed by all in attendance.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-02-26

GUARANTEE to effect a permanent cure OF
the following diseases within a reasonable
lengtho of time: Nervous Debility. Liver, Biad-
der. Kidney Complaints. Heart Trouble,
Lost Vitality. Weakness of Men, v~aricoceIe.
Piles, Structure. Ulcers, Fistufa, Skin Dis
eases, Hydroceie and Rupture. Write for
Home Treatment is 80 perfect I can guaran-
tee q cure ia every case. Correspondence
sacredly confidential. 251-263. 2rS Eicoliet
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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-02-26

After years Of untold suffering from
piles, b. w. Pursell Of Knitnersville,
Pa, was cured by using a single box Of
DeWitt's Witch Hazel salve. Skin
diseases such as eczema, rash, pimples
and obstinate sores are readily cured by
this famous remedy. a. J. Jones & 60.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-02-26
For Cash Only.

Baled Hay. per 100 pounds. SOC.
Bran. sacked, PER 100 pounds. Zoe.
Shorts, sacked. per 100 pounds. soc.
Corn, sacked, per 100 pounds, zoe.
Gold Crown -four. same grade
as Success, per sack. : 81 20.
Graham, Rye -four and Corn meal at
prices. We can, and will save
you money.
T. ". GARrocr
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-02-26

A thrill of terror is experienced when
a brassy cough of Group sounds through
the house at night. But the terror soon
changes to rsliefafter One mute Cough
Cure has been administered. Safe and
harmless for children. A. J. Jones d
Co.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-02-26
Notice OF stockholders Meeting.

Notice is hereby given that there viii
be a meeting of the stockholders Of the
Willow Creek Mining Company at lie
Mars, Iowa, Il the Office Of said company
on the Sth day Of March. 1893, for the
purpose Of adopting a set of BY Laws
for the government Of the corporation
and election Of nine t9) Directors for q
period Of one (1) year.
Dated at LeMars. Iowa, this 10Th day
OF February, 1898
ID. r. MooRE,
Acting President.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-02-26

lour~a attention is directed TO the ad-
vertisement Of the American Business
College, Omaha, Neb., which appears in
this issue. Now is your chance to secure
a practical business education at home
without charge Of tuition. 1t is a rare
chance. The A. B c is one of the most
successful business colleges in the Unit
ed States, and TO take a course with
them means success.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-02-26

The American Business College, Oma-
ha, Neb., has q notice in the local
columns of this paper offering a thor
ough course of instruction Of Bookkesp-
ing and business methods by mail free
OF tuition. Did you read it? To avail
yourself of this liberal offer is the same
AZ accepting a present Of $50.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-02-26
Born.

In this city on Sunday, the 10Th inst,
to Nj. and Mrs. Charles Miller, a baby
boy.
The mother and child are getting
along nicely. and Charlie is as supreme
ly happy as the proverbial clam ut high
tide.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-02-26

Is your child pun ;. peeked and pee
wish? Does Il have eonvulsious? II so,
II has worms. Whites Cream Vermi-
fuge is the only safe cure. Every bottle
Is guaranteed to bring worms, 25c. A.
j. Jones A On.