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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-09

+. A. philips of Pittsville, Wis, be
lieves that he possesses the inkwell
used by Benedict Arnold in preparing
plans Of West Point for the British. 1t
is a large, cubical piece of rough gran
tie with a cavity in n side. Mr.. Phil
lips grandfather was one Of the de-
tachment sent TO seize Arnold's effects
and the relic thus came into the pos
session of the family. The officials Of
the national museum at Washington
nave made several efforts to secure the
lnkwell for exhibition, thus fCr with
out success.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-09

The Whittier Home association, COM
oosed Of women well known in the so.
,ial and literary world, has been
formed in Amesbury, Mass. The OBJ
feet of the association is chiefly to pre-
serve the old Whittier home as a me-
mortal. The active membership is re-
Itricted TO women, but there is an as
sociate membership to which men are
eligible. Mrs. Samuel +. Pickard of
Boston, who was the favoritc niece of
the poet, will be an active member of
the association.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-09

II is certain that entirely new negotia-
tons have been entered upon by the
United States with Spain.
The whole power of the pope, as well
as of the great fnanciers Interested in
Spanish securities, is being exerted to
prevent the Spanish government from
rushing to its ruin. Even the emperor
of Austria, who has exhausted his re-
sources in the attempt to procure al
lies for Spain, is opposed to a war
which would inevitably end in the
downfall of the present dynasty
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-09

by the United States from inaccurate
information; it does not tally with the
progress of military operations in Gu
ba, the popularity and progress of the
new colonial institutions. Spain
therefore cannot admit the inference
in the American note and deprecates
sending official relief and warships to
Cuba as tending to retard p~acification
of the colony.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-09

Frederick NJ. Ayres, Il ieweler Of
New Brunswick, n. j., has discovered
/ means of making an alloy that will
stand the tests applied to gold and re.
sembles that metal in every way ex.
,ept weight. He combines copper and
aluminium with the aid Of intense heat
and a secret chemical. Mr.. Ayres ha.
sample of the imitation gold on exhi.
bition.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-09
WHAT SPAIN SAID IN REPLY.

Does Not Admit IN Inference and
D~eprecates Sending Supplies or
Warships In Cuba.
London, March 29.-Standard's Mad
rid Special: Friday United States
Minister Woodford received from the
Spanish minister of foreign affairs the
Spanish reply to the United States note
of the 23rd in which IL was stated
Contingencies arc fast approaching
for action In the Cuban matter fore
Swallowed In the presidents message
and diplomatic correspondence" The
SpaniLh reply firmly says Spain can
not agree with the conclusions reached
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-09

The bicycle as n letter carriers vehi.
cle has been abandoned in Louisville,
KY, after a three years trial. The car.
riers say that very often instead of be.
ing a help the wheel is actually n hin.
irance to quick delivery on account oil
bad weather, muddy streets, crowded
thoroughfares and b%reakdowns.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-09

A mammoth Easter egg made with
artificial lilies of the valley, displayed
in N of the shop windows in Kansas
City, is an impossibility, of course, but
1t is quite beautiful as most things are
in this world that do not conform 10
strict and prosaic regulations.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-09

There is a movement on foot in
Pennsylvania to organize a fire insur.
ance company to be operated by the
state firemen, and this project is re.
sewing encouragement on the ground
that their profits will depend upon
their ability to successfully cope with
fires. This is not entirely a new idea
i'm that state.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-09

The old toll house on the Boston
post road, at the Connecticut line, near
Greenwich, is to be removed. Wash.
ington and his army were permitted tc
pass through free and were given two
barrels of ale by the keepers wife be.
sides.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-09

Many ~housekeepers can synpathize
with the old Virginia lady who said to
her friend, on finding Il treasured old
cup cracked by a careless maid: II
know OF nothing TO compare with the
affection of losing a handsome piece
of old china" Surely" said the
friend, ut is not so bad as losing ones
children YES, it is, for when your
children die you have the consolation
If religion, you know"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-09

A sloop left Philadelphia primed for
he londike gold fields by way Of the
Horn. Going down the river the party
struck a snow furry and five of them
at once lost all appetite for nuggets
Ind expressed n feyerish desire to go
back home. They were accordingI'
anded at Cape May and the rest went
nn
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-09

A frontier politician who visited the
white house recently and made use of
the telephone for expectorating pur.
poses, observed in passing that it wa
an insult to a free people for the adj
m%inistration to nail the ~cuspidors to
the wall.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-09
Death of Mrs. Content Horton.


Redfield, April 4.--Oliver Robinson.
residing ten miles northeast OF Rcd.
field, was dangerously injured yester.
day. being shot by a hunter in a corn
field. Robinson was mistaken for
game" by another party who entered
the field later. He is a brother of Fa-
Their Robinson, recently of Frankfort
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-09
Five Were Drowned.

Mt. Carmilee, nl, April LIT Is re-
ported that a shanty boat has sunh
three miles above here and a family Of
five lost their lives. Names unknown
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-09

At the Letter dinner given in Wash
ington for Vice President and Mrs. Ho-
bart, all of the guests spoke of the big
wheat deal in Chicago.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-09

PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
AND THE REPORTS
Facts Are Stated But There Is No
Attempt to Fix The Re-
sponSibiIity'
THERE'S CHANCE TO GUESS STILL
Synopsis Of the Reports Accom-
panies the Message to
Congress,
EXCITEMENT is AT WHITE HEAT
Thousands at the Capitol Unable TO
Gain Entrance To the Caller
les to Watch the Pro-
ceedinGs.
THERE'S AcHANCE TO GUESS STILL
EXCITEMENT is AT WHITE HEAT

Washington, March 29.-Except on
the occasion of the inauguration OF a
president no such crowds as surged
through the corridors and stormed the
galleries for admission have been seen
at the capital for a quarter OF a cen
tury. Public interest over the report
Of the Maine court Of inquiry is at
white heat. The PEOPLE began to as
semble by daylight and at ., three
hours before tinfe for the houses OF
congress to meet, the public galleries
were crowded and there were long lines
of the disappointed stretching down
tho stairways.
Many distinguished persons were in
the reserved galleries and there was
nearly as much excitement on the
floors Of the two houses as in the gal
leries though the Associat d Pre- S IN
mary Of findings had taken much of
the anxiety off.
As soon as the senate was called to
order the presidents message contain
ing a synopsis of the report was read
as follows:
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-09

A deviffish with a vermiform appen
dix was recently killed near Portland.
Ore, without the intervention of the
doctors.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-09

Indiana a S.4S7 miles OF railroad
while all Spain has 7,6li miles. with fy,
and ene-half times as much territory ant
more than six times as much population
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-09

know that my life was saved by P.so's
cure Tor Consumption.-John A. Miller,
Au Sable, Michigan. April q. 1895.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-09

EFT Q Permanently Cured. No FITS or nervousness after
~ y first days use OF Or. Kline's Great Nerve Re.
storer. Send for FREE Aa.o +" trial bottle and treatise.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-09

That man must have had a pair Of
mighty weak arms whom a Minnesota
widow has sued for hugging her.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-09

If you want TO reach the
class. advertise In The Tribune.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-09

Mrs. Winsiow's sooTuTNG SYRUP for children
~teething, softeDs the gums, reduces Inflammation,
allays pain, cures wind cole. &c a bottle.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-09

A woman loves a mans devotion
long after she has quit loving the man.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-09

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Qulniae Tablets. All Druggists
refund the money II Il fails 10 cure. a6c
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-09

Mark Klondike is a Chicago citizen.
He must be chilly mark.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-09
THE MAINE WAS NEVER MOVED
Report Corrccts nm Impression
That She Was Moved Before
the Explosion.

Washington, March 29.-One of the
main points brought out In the testi-
mony in the Maine case will correct an
impression which prevailed all over
the country. 1t win show the battle
ships position was not changed after
she entered hte harbor. She was
moored to a buoy and remained there
till she blew up. The statement was
frequently published her position was
changed the night before the explosion
by direction of the harbor master of
Havana.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-09
INDUSTRIES OF TIE HILLS.
A Surprising Development shown

N ouEDEtTtbE DNNthINtN"h ~"
lie
Dcadwood, April 4.-From statistic,
carefully prepared by the editor OF the
Black Hills Mining Review il is shows
that there are today employed in the
mining pursuits of Lawrence and Pen
nington counties 1926 men. Of this
number, 1880 men are employed in the
Homestake mines and mills. The com
pany employing the next largest nuns
Der of men is the Deadwood and Della
ware in the smelter, mines and lime
quarry, the number being 313. The
Golden Reward company comes next
with 229 men employed at the chlori-
nation works and ere mines at Terry.
The rest of the men are employed by
she smaller companies i'm the mines and
mills. With the present schedule OF
wages this army of men earns 1929
every day, $339,675 every month and
sI,076, 100 a year. At the same rate OF
increase in labor for the next ten years
that has been made in the past year
IL Is estimated that at the end of the
century fully 10000 men will be need.
ed TO work the mines and mills who
would annually earn the sum of So
600, 000. The past year has seen more
mines opened and more new mining
country exploited, especially in the
silicious ore districts, than In any three
years in the history of the Black Hills.
In Deadwood and vicinity, $50 men,
earning daily $1,525, are employed in
the commercial pursuits and the num-
Der i'm Lead and the surrounding tribu-
taries is estimated to be $50 earning
daily wages of $l,375. 1t is estimated
that $50 men are employed i'm Penning-
ton. Custer and Fall River counties in
the commercial trades, earning daily
wages of $l,525. The importance Of
the lumber business of the Hills in
shown by the number of men en-
ployed, which is estimated to be $50.
Last year there were thirteen sawmills
In operation i'm Custer county which
employed 1872 men, and the output of
lumber for the year was 3 ,020, 900 feet,
valued at s645,S5G Twelve sawmiiis
were run in Pennington county, en-
ploying eos men, with an output of S0.-
000, 900 feet of lumber valued at 81, 209,.
900, making a total Of 10000, 900 feet
of lumber sawed. valued at 81, 1854, $50.
1t is estimated hat there are 200 men
i'm Custer county and 500 i'm Penning.
ton county engaged in prospecting
mining and logging i'm private enter.
prises not included in estimates before
made, making n grand total of men
employed in all pursuits excepting ag.
riculture and stock raising, 5,435, earn,
ing daily about $4,000 and each year
about Sc, SOC, 900. +,
-
Death OF Mrs. Content Horton.
Huron. April Mrs. Content Hor.
ton of Glendale, N. d., who came here
a few days since to visit her brother, j,
W. Kelley and family, died Friday
afternoon, following an illness Of four
days. Deceased was 70 years of age.
and had lived i'm Glendale several
years, making her home with her
daughter, Mrs. John King. The re
mains were taken TO that city Friday
afternoon for burial, being accompa
MED by J. w. Kelley.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-09
State of Ohio, city of Toledo. Lucas Cour

State Of Ohio, City of Toledo, Lucas Coun-
~, SIS:
the senior -paEtpeE. .afstba R~F8prafruH ami
mat said firm will pay the sun of ONE
HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and ev-
cry case or Catarrh that ann be cured
by the use OF Halls Catarrh Cure.
CRANE j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before ms and subscribed in
my presence, this 9Th day of December, A.
ID. 1856.
tSeal) A, w. Gleason,
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system. Send for test.mon-
ials, free.
f. J. CHENEY & co,
Toledo, o.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-09
The House.

Washington, March 2o-As soon as
the preliminary business was disposed
Of the report of the Maine court of in.
quiry, accompanied by the message
from the president, was read, and
there was an outburst of applause
when the message was concluded. II
was referred without debate to the
committee on foreign affairs.
The death of Representative Simp-
kins was announced.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-04-09
A. w. Gleason.

Sold by druggists. zoe. ''''0 w.
The times., 1898-12-11
THE TINES WASHINGTON SUNDAY DECEMBER H. 1893
STOCKS HAVE A BIG DAY.
The Market Reflects tho Return q
Ame-fca to Pcace.

The Market Reflects tho Return of
America to Peace.
New York, Dec. 10.-The dealings on
the stock exchange this morning. both
in stocks and bonds, were the largest re-
corded since Saturday was made a half
holiday The demand for securit .es par
tscularly for bonds. was also phenome-
nal. The market for bonds was de
scribed, without much exaggerat;on, as
rejecting an investors panic. Buying
through commission houses was not
limited to the bond market, for the
strength of the stock list was due mo
largely 10 the execution of orders by
brokers who rely upon the pub ic for
business than at any time within many
months. II looks very much as IL The
investing public were beginning to appre-
financial conditions that have developed
since the war with Spain was brought to
n close. The trade reports and ali sta
tistics regarding the movements OF mer-
chandise and the business of the rail-
roads show that prosperity and conf
dence are increasing. The strongest ele-
ment in the present situation is the con-
dition of the foreign trade OF the coun-
try Europe is now not only deiendent
upon this country for n large proportion
of the necessities of life but is bo row.
ing money here to pay for our products
and Is doing in spite of heavy saies
OF securities that have been made with
view of reducing its indebtedness.
The conspicuous features of today's
stock market were the grangers under
the leadership of st. Paul. Sugar Refin-
ing, Federal Steel preferred Missouri
Pacific and the less active shares. Gem
eral Electric. Chicago Great Western
preferred and American Mating COM
mon. The sharp advance in prices pro-
voked some profit-taking. but operations
of that character had little effect upon
prices. The weekly bank statement
showed an increase of nearly a million
and half in lawful money.
As compared with the final prices of
last Saturday, the list is higher, with
the exception of Kansas City, Pittsburg.
and Gulf, which declined 21-4 per cent.
The times., 1898-12-11

There is more Catarrh in this section
of the country than all other diseases put
together. and until the last few years was
supposed to be incurable. For great
many years doctors pronounced it a local
disease, and prescribed local remedies.
and by constantly falling to cure with
local treatment pronounced 1t incurabie.
Science has proven catarrh to be con-
stitutional disease. and therefore requires
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by F. j. Cheney & CO..
Toledo. Ohio, is the only constitutional
cure on the market. 1t is taken inter-
nally in doses from 10 drops to tea
spoonful. II acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system. They
offer one hundred dollars for any, case 1t
fails to cure. Send for circulars and tes-
timonials. Address.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. o.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The times., 1898-12-11
w.,hinpton bsto6k E.connrc.

Substituted States ,s's, coupon. 100 at
1os; Metropolitan Railroad certificate
"a s6o at us S-s1, National Safe Deposit
and Trust, at III, 8 at 10 3-i; Columbia
Fire Insurance. 100 eat II; metropolitan
Railroad, 10 at 140;. Mergenthaler Limo
type, 80 at 1s1 5-S; S at lsi IL: American
Graphophone. 50 at II 1-2: American
Graphophone preferred. 7s at Is 1-2; Pneu-
matte Gun Carriage, 500 at 43 cents, 500
The times., 1898-12-11

The buying movement which began on
Friday was in full sway yesterday. and
further advances were made. London
bought ST. Paul on the largely increased
earnings of the first week of December
and this seemed to stimulate buying OF
the grangers on the exchange. Later IN
the day there was profit taking in a
large part of the list and especially in
some of the stocks that have been boom
ed during the last week. The ctosing
prices showed irregular changes. 1t is
useless 10 attempt to give any forecast
of the market for the coming week in
view of the conflicting elements of The
situation, but the bears are still confi-
dent that there will be good recessions
from present prices before the end of tie
year.
The times., 1898-12-11


In our sew
ers and drain
p ! p c s, and
that the use
of an eft-
cient disin-
fectant is alb
solutely nee
e S S a r y to
prevent their
gaining en-
trance into
our homes.
Santizone is
not only fa-
tai to all
( O r m s of
6 e + m life,
but its use
fnsures per-
feet sanitary
C o n d i tons
and air alb
rntt.tal~ frA4
The times., 1898-12-11
THE WHEAT MARKET.
The May Product Ranges Consid
erabIy Above the Call Price.

Chicago, Dec. 1o.-May wheat was con-
siderably above the call price today, al
though the local market has not been so
strong as New York or other outside mar
kets. The December May difference con-
tinues about 12sc, with the people who
take deliveries shipping the wheat out.
The Argentine news has been conflicting.
The times., 1898-12-11

Bowers & Wood a few days ago stated
that wheat, then at 66c, would likely have
a decline of points.-It was at GA and a
fraction yesterday. Mr.. Wood ventured
the assertion after the close yesterday
that the May option will not sell any
lower, and that twill begin TO go up i'm
mediately.
The times., 1898-12-11


from odor in bath rooms, even where the
plumbing is defective. SANTIZONE is
automatic in its action. requires no atten-
ton. lasts for two months. Price Sc Ask
your druggist or housefurnisher for it,
COLUMBIAD CHEMICAL COMPANY.
No. Z Fourth Street Northeast,
Washington. D. C.
nof S,,..mo
The times., 1898-12-11
F0H cNHsTipaIIos.

have Zole Z days at a time
Stshouf movement OF tho
cosySis- Chronic constipation for
zcven ears placed no IA this terrible
condition; did everything / heard
o. but never rourd any relief until i
began using cAScASLTS. Inow haze
f-om one 10 rhrcc pl.segex day. and
IL was rich Would give slooco for
each movement. At l. ruch relief.s
ASiGEa l. HUEr,
r1S9 RualaIi St Derraff Mi,
The times., 1898-12-11

Leather preferred was strong during the
first hour yesterday. but later sales car
ried the price below the opening. There Is
much prediction of high prices for the
stock, however. Undoubtedly the buying
is by insiders. and it Is equally certain
that it is based on the large business due
to the weather.
The times., 1898-12-11

Norfolk and Western is one Of the ia
vorites of the Street II is freely predict
ed that it will go much higher during the
coming month. The present price Is at a
small advance from that of AZ few weeks
ago. but ii is not OF such discouragihg
nature as that In Pacific Mail. for in
stance, and several other issues. =
The times., 1898-12-11
THE PLATE GLASS TRUST.
Chicago Capitalists behind an OPP
posing Concern.

Wabash, Ind, Dec. IA plate glass
concern which viii be run independently
of the American Plate Glass Trust, and
for which Chicago capitalists will furnish
the funds. will be established at Con-
verse. II is proposed to furnish employ
ment to 800 skilled laborers.
The times., 1898-12-11
New York Cotton Market.

Oysters Served In Every Style
at the ..Alhambra,' 4th and ne. Fine
salt water Oysters-fresh daily. Wash.
Brewery Co.'s beers, direct from the
vaults. Good music every evening. No
admission fee. deu-zt
The times., 1898-12-11
HEALTH FOR Ten Cents!
foR THE FAMILY.

81 take pleasure In Irai,ilg
and my whole family received relief
from tho first small boz we tried.
the cures they make and trust they
will ind q place in every homo. fourD
for Success" PETER WEBe, Jr.,
Palm Grove Ave-. Nckeesport, Pa
The times., 1898-12-11
A shoe Firm Assigns.

Boston. Dec. lO-The Boyd & Curry
Shoe Company, of this city and Augusta,
Ne, made an assignment this morning
The liabilities are stated to be about $50,
600, all unsecured, and are almost entirely
to banks. The corporation hopes to pay
all obligations in full
The times., 1898-12-11

President James j. Hill. of the Great
Northern, has come out with an emphatic
denial that he has any quarrel with Mr..
Morgan over Northern Pacific affairs. He
is equally positive in his statement that
he and his friends are not selling North
ern Pacific Or buying Union Pacific.
The times., 1898-12-11
FOR HEADACHE.

"Both my wifi. and myself
have been using CASchREIS,. and
they arc the best medicine NC have
ever had in the house. Last week my
two days; sho tried some of your
CAScAkETS and they relieved the
plin In her head aiino5t Immediately.
We both recommend Cascarcts."
CH.s. STEDzFoED,
Pittsburgh Safe x Deposit Co,
PIT fabt,v-,rh- De-
The times., 1898-12-11

The Atchison stocks were again strong
yesterday after the hesitation and weak
ness of Friday. 1t Is stated that there IS
no question of dividend on the preferred
stock next month, probably to be declared
this week.
The times., 1898-12-11

The bank statement showed an expan-
sion of loans, an increase OF depos. is
and loss of legal tenders. The last
was offset and more by the gain in
specie, and the loss in reserves was re-
duced by the last named item. The
figures follow:
Reserves decreased s354.s5o; loans in
creased 1856, 800; specie increased 81
60, ,2o0; legals decreased s1,143, 800; deposits
increased S7,262, 30; circulation decreased
$53 9O1
The times., 1898-12-11

The interest of the exchange is again
awakened in Pneumatic Gun Carriage,
which is exhibiting a remarkable spurt
in prices A week ago it was at 90 and
yesterday it sold Sat 80. The reason for
the advance is undoubtedly the resolution
introduced by Senator Chandler early in
the week, callingIfor an investigation of
the system. ~