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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-25

Preaching at the First NJ. E. church at
II a m and p. m. Morning subject;
Prayer for the Ministry" Evening;
Separation from the World" w b,
Hollingshesd. pastor,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-25

The subject OF the morning sermon az
the Baptist church today will be, Lifting
Up Christ" Al p. m. the young people
viii give a musical and missionary
program,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-25

For many years science has studied
LIQUORS. Result. the whole world uses
whisky, II has proven the best samulant
and does not lniure nerves and tissues
like coca wines and other drusged com
pounds And Harper whisky Is the ideal
whisky. Sold by F9ard s Stokes Conf
pany. Astoria, oregon
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-25
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Only
MEMS PANTS

Pants is something that everybody knows
all about. and yet the styles are so
impossible; we have regular sizes. extra
long, extra short, extra waist, extra fine
and extra cheap pants. Pants wear out
quicker than your coat or vest; you Will
soon need pair OF pants. come 10 see US,
let US leave saving Of 81 or S2 In your
pants.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-14
PIT and PENDULUM.
A Prisoner Waiting to be
Hacked by Times
Scythe.
Thousands Whose Situations
Are Scarcely Less Terrible
May Easily and Readily Find
Help.

A man lies fiat on his back, bound so that
he cannot move an inch. He is in a dun.
geon, at first dark as a well, butin few min
utes q light in the ceiling, far up, shows a
mechanical figure of Time with his scythe.
The figure descends slowly, the scythe
swings, and the prisoner realizes that unless
some unexpected help should come, he will
be slowly cut to pieces. What followed is
told by Edgar Allen Poe in the fantastic
story called THE Pit and the Pendulum"
The man awaiting the approach OF a
dreadful death is a typeof q large class ofun-
fortunates who, entangled in the ~strangling
coils of an octopus, have lost all hope offree-
dom. This monster is Morphine. Perhaps
the victim is yet reveling in that glorious
state of exhilaration which follows the first
use of the drug. If so, like the man in Poe's
story, he has not noticed the lightin the cell
ing and is unaware of his danger. Maybe
the disease has progressed so far that the
sufferer notices a weakness of the hearts ac-
ton, that the general health Is feeble, the
body poorly nourished, the sight double.
This is soon followed by a peculiar witch
ing of the muscles, a numbnessef the hands
and feet, and the utter collapse OF the
nervous system. The victim now becomes
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-14
Klondike.

What does it cost to 90 there? When
and how should one go? What should
one take? Where are the minesP 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
the above questions will be foundi in the
Burlington Routes Klondike Folder"
now ready for distribution. Sixteen
pages of practical information and an
up-to-date map of Alaska and the Klon-
dixie. Free at Burlington Route ticket
offices, or sent on receipt of four cents
in stamps by j. Francis, Gent Passenger
Agent, Burlington Route, Omaha, Neb.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-14
An Attractive Exhibit.

The Mineral Cottage planned and con-
structed by the ladies Of Custer, in the
construction of which all Of the various
minerals Of Custer county are represent
cd, and which attracted such marked
attention at the Worlds Fair in Chicago,
has been resurected from its secluded
place in one Of the warehouses of the
city, and is nov being overhauled and
rejuvenated by the ladies preparatory
to its shipment to Omaha, where it will
be admired by the host of visitors who
will be in attendance at the Trans
Mississippi exposition where it will
figure among the prominent attractive
exhibits, and direct public attention to
the mineral of the county it
represents, as well as to the Black Hills
at large.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-14
Black Hills Troops.

Three companies of state troops passed
through here Thursday evening on their
way to Sioux Falls where the troops are
going into camp. One company from
Spearfsh and one from Rapid City came
down on q special train, arriving at s
o'clock. On the regular train from Hot
Springs was the Custer company, whose
cars were attached to the special, and at
1890 the train went speeding on its way
to Sioux Falls. In the three companies
there were about 270 men. Chas Denny
is captain, Paul McClelland first lieuten
ant, and b II. Wood second lieutenant
Of the Custer company. The town
turned out en- mass to receive the young
warriors, and cheer after cheer were
given them on their arrival and de-
parture. They were all in high spirits
and are ready for any service their
country may need them n.-Buffalo
Gap Republican.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-14
Dates for the state President.

Mrs. L d. Ramsey, state president 0
the w. c. T. u, will speak the last tw'
weeks of this month in the Black Hill
and dates have been arranged for he
as follows:
Saturday, May IA, Hermosa.
Sunday, May Is. Rapid City.
Tuesday, May II, Sturgis.
Wednesday, May Is. Whitewood.
Thursday, May 10, Belle Fourche.
Friday, May 20, Spearish.
Saturday, May 81, Lead City.
Sunday, May %, Deadwood.
Tuesday, May "a, Hill City.
Wednesday, May %, Keystone.
Thursday, May 20, Custer.
Friday, May 81, Edgemont.
Saturday, May %, Hot Springs.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-14

The Edgemont Express says: I'D.
w. Webster has been very successful
with his sheep this year, and stated
to an Express reporter that he expect
ed 1000 lambs this year, His flock
will yield him 10000 pounds of wool
this spring. and taking both together
it makes a good paying proposition"
Mr.. Webster is a resident of this city,
and is associated with Mr.. N. S. Tubbs
of this place in the sheep business. The
firm are in possession Of large herds,
and by proper care and careful manage
ment are making a well defined success
and realizing large returns from the
business. which was made possible by
the passage Of a wholesomel law granting
protection to this important industry.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-14
HOW TO Look Good.

Good looks are really more than skin
deep. depending entirely on a healthy
condition of all the vital organs. If the
liver is inactive you have a bilious look;
if your stomach is disordered, you have
a dyspeptic look if your kidneys ar
affected, you have a pinched look. Sc
cure good health, and you will surely
have good looks. Electric Bitters" is a
good Alternative and Tonic. Acts d.
rectly on the stomach, liver and kid
neys, p~urifes the blood, cures pimples,
blotches and boils, and gives a good
complexion. Every bottle guaranteed,
Sold at A. J. Jones & Co. drug store 80
cents per bottle.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-14

The Pioneer-Times Of the 18th inst.
says: Judge Joseph b. Moore, now
holding court at Sturgis, yesterday re-
ceiyed a telegram from Senator Kyle,
stating that the appointment of Seth
Bullock captain of the troop WAS ac-
ceptable to the war department, that
Mr.. BullocE's appointment was con-
irmsd. This news, when impaired to
the boys, aroused among them much
enthusiasm, for not n Of them would
hesitate to follow where Seth will lead,
and they all know that with Seth the
post Of honor is where the greatest
danger turks.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-14

The representatives of the Edgemont
Stone company are in correspondence
with Mr.. Pitcher of Custer, relative to
an exhibit at tie Trans Mississippi ex-
position in Omaha. The company will
furnish a pyramid Of grindstones the
largest being six feet in diameter and
smallest one inch. A similar pyramid
is in the Bourse at Philadelphia and
always attracts great attention.-Ex.
press.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-14
Notice.

To all whom il may concern
The town ordinances prohibiting the
committing or maintaining of a public
nuisance in any alley, street, or lot, or
any other place within the corparate
limits of the Town of Custer City, S. d.,
by casting or leaving exposed any dead
animal or animals, or any unsound
meat, fish, offal, filth. manure, or any
other substance prejudiced to the
health, comfort or convenience Of the
citizens and residents of the town, will
be strictly enforced from and after the
publication of this notice, and all per-
SOM are warned to Immediately abate
any such nuisance, or they will be pro-
ceeded against as by law and ordinance
provided.
BY order of the Committee on Streets
and Alleys Of the Town of Custer City,
s. ID.
o. L. METCALF,
Town Marseal
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-14
TROTTiNG STATIONS.

The outlook for an increased demand
for good, stylish roadsters is, atthis time,
exceedingly flattering. The State OF
Illinois is known to be short about 5000
head, and Iowa is now being sifted for
this class of horses at prices ranging
from SIS to $50 per head, and the prices
are advancing rapidly. Now is the time
to urn you attention to the raising oil
Of this class of horses. w. G. Ward, oI
Custer, is now offering for sale a mum,
Der of large. well bred, trotting stations
which may be bought cheap for cash.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-14
SATURDAY, MAY IA, 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.
If you want to use the best -four buy
it al Garlock's.
John McFadden, the butcher, has
been improving his shop to the extent
ofa bran new roof during the week.
Billiards. Snow Liniment will cure
lame back, sore throat, wounds, sprains
bruises, cuts, old sores. Ladies, it will
cure your back ache. A. j. Jones d Co
Frank Holton, q well known and
highly respected resident of Hill City,
died at his home in that place last Sat
urday after a lingering illness, aged %
years.
The Cuban question and political is-
sues sink into insignifcence with the
man who suffers from piles. What he
most desires, is relief. DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve cures piles. A. J. Jones &
Co.
Mrs. i. Kemmish has greatly i'm.
proved the appearance of her residence
and barn during the week by re paint
ing their fronts. Her example could
very consistently be followed by others.
Persons having chickens or eggs for
sale will find ready sale for them at Nc
Fadden's Meat Market.
The Lead Tribune says it looks as
though work would be resumed in a
few days on the TT. Pierre extension
which was finished as far as Greenwood
during the winter. Just how far this
line will extend is not made public as
yet.
IF you want pop corn that pops, buy it
at Garlock's.
Indications are that the 9th cavalry
will be removed to the south, as troops
B and X will leave TT. Meade today.
Chickamnugua being the objective point.
II is barely possible that A, B and c
troops Of the Sd will be left at Fl.
Meade.-Call.
John McFadden's market is literally
supplied with the choicest meats obtain
able, fish, fowl and vegetables ofthe best
quality, and, everything in the line is,
offered at the lowest possible figure.
Give him a call.
A.. j. Jones & Co. have just added a
new and very attractive feature to their
drug store, consisting of an elegant soda
fountain which materially adds to the
appearance of the place, and will also
fill a pressing want during the pending
season.
Why? Mrs. - what lovely bread
you have.
Yes, my bread is always nice when I
use CREAM -four from Garlock's.
Is your child puny, peeked and peey
ish :? Does it fret and cry without SEEM
ing cause? Does it have commissions?
If 30, it has worms, and Whites Cream
Vermifuge will safely expel them and
restore its health. 25c. A. J. Jones & Co.
The regular preaching services will be
held in the Baptist church Sunday
morning at IL o'clock. Subject, "Grati-
fude and Courage" and in the evening
at s, subject, "The Heart which God will
not Despiso." Come. You are all well
some.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-14
Epeolal Circular.


Headquarters Grand Army Of the Re-
public, Department of South Dakota.
Huron, April %, 1898.
Members Of the Grand Army of the Re-
public, and al Soldiers Of the late
wal
COMRADES The call issued by Presi-
dent Mckinley for 100000 volunteers
reminds US of other days. Your com.
mander and his staff congratulate you
upon the readiness with which you
responded to the call Of the martyred
Lincoln. and the heroic sacrifices you
made in defence Of the flag and in the
preservation of the Union. The condi
tons today are changed but the cause is
the cause Of humanity and appeals 10
the sympathy and demands the support
Of every old soldier.
There are not many of our number
who can do actual service in the field,
but we need not, therefore, be ~relegated
to the rear in this struggle with a for
eign foe. Let us publicly and in private
eApTtbS OuT euuOIStI1tuI VI our COLl-
rade, President Mckinley. Let us at
tend, as far as possible, all public meet
ings held for the purpose of securing
volunteers, and thus by every means at
our command make our influence felt
in the maintenance of the honor and
dignity of the government it cost us so
much to preserve. No class Of citizens
can so appropriately step to the front in
this emergency.
Comrades, this is your opportunity
improve it in the name Of a glorious
past, and thus heighten, if possible, the
fame Of the magnificent army that went
forth 10 conquest in 81.
The attention Of Post Commanders is
specially directed to National General
Order No. 6, paragraph III, herewith.
C.. B. CLARK, Dept. Com
+. G WALTON, Asst Adj. Gen.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-14

restless and uneasy. Affecting of despond-
ency seizes him. This mental depression
increases as one course of treatment after
another fails utterly. The future is dark
and filled with gloom. Days of wretched-
ness follow nights of horror in endless pro-
cession. His utter helplessness to rid him
self of the incubus adds to his misery. The
terrible effects of the deadly drug become
more and more apparent. Deeper and
deeper he sinks into the mire of despair,
until all hope of ever being anything
but a slave in bondage is abandoned. Re
morse and apprehension take possession of
his mind, and the temptation to end his mis-
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-14
Correction.

In our mention Of the public pres
entation of an elegant silk banner to
Company ], in our last issue, We erred
in the statement that the same was
presented by the ladies oftbe Methodist
church, as we afterward learned that the
banner was presented by the lady rela-
tives and friends Of members Of the
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-14
For Over Fifty Y ears

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. softcns the gums, allays all
pain, cures wind collie. and is the best
remedy for Diarrh9a. Is pleasant TO
the taste Sold by Druggists in every
part of the World. Twenty five cents a
bottle. It's 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, 1898-05-14
From Camp Dewey.

T. 1. Wheeler, one of the Custer
volunteers, writing from Camp Dewey
under date of May 10th, says the boys
are having a big time. About 900 men
are in the camp, and they are having
very pleasant weather. Company l will
be examined in a few days, and it is
expected that most af the company will
be accepted.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-14
Gard.

/ desire TO state to those intending to
have rag carpets woven, that it requires
10 pounds of No. ] warp for % yards Of
carpet one yard wide. One and a quar-
ter pounds of ordinary rags is required
to make a square yard of carpet, but ]
the rags are coarse, more will be re-
CURED.
am now prepared 10 cay your
carpets on short notice, at n reasonable
price, and guarantee perfect satisfaction.
JAMES LUNGER
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-14

Lemen Bros. circus and m]enaeeries,
which, as usual, is claimed to be the
most mammoth show on the road, is
billed to appear in Deadwood on the
10th inst. The consoling announcement
Is made that it will be the only circus
that will appear in the Hills this sea
anp
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-14
Nv order of Committee.
New officers Qualify.

The newly elected town and school
officers assumed the duties and reponsi'
bilities Of their Offices on Monday even
ing. s. ". Fitch was chosen as Presi'
dent Of the board Of town trustees.
The new Board of Education elected
the following officers: President, w
T.. Benedict; Vice President. Mrs. T. V,
Garlock Clerk, Miss Carrie Towner.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-14

]. +. Pitcher took the Monday morn
ing train for Deadwood, where he went
on business pertaining to the Black
Hills exhibit at the Trans.M Mississippi
Exposition in Omaha. He returned on
Tuesday evening with renewed hopes of
the final success of the laudable enter
prisa
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-14

Mrs. L. p. OConnor, who recently
disposed Of her farm six miles east of
Prinele, and who spent several days
visiting in this place during the past
week, has decided to return to her old
home in Wisconsin to remain perma-
nently. She will start for the east on
Sunday, the 22d inst.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-14

Billiards. Horehound Syrup is not a
mixture of stomach destroying drugs,
but a scientifically prepared remedy that
cures coughs and colds, and all throat
and lung troubles. It's action is quick,
prompt and positive. 25c and SOC. A.
Jones & Co.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-14
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The Best Salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores ulcers, salt %rheuIn, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-
tivelv cures piles, or no pay required
1t is guaranteed to give perfect sn'isTac
ton or money refunded. Price 25 cents
per box. For sale by a. j. Jones q Co..
druggists.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-14

Is your liver tired? does it fail to do
its duty? If so, don't neglect its call for
help. A few doses of Herbine may save
you a spell of sickness. Herbine is the
only perfect liver medicine. 1t cures
Chills and Fever. Zoe. A. j. Jones & Co
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-14

One Minute is not long, yet relief is
obtained in half that time by the use of
One Minute Cough Cure. 1t prevents
consumption and quickly cures colds,
Group, bronchitis, pneumonia, la grippe
and all throat and lung troubles. A. j.
Jones & Co.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-14

The Deadwood and Fort Meade ball
clubs crossed bats last Sunday On the
Deadwood diamond. The soldiers
downed the Deadwooders by a score of
81 to 10. As indicated by the score, the
playing was not brilliant on either side.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-14
s. C. Jones, Milesburg, Pa, writes

s. C. Jones, Milesburg, Pa, writes:-
81 have used DeWitt's Little Early
Rlsers ever since they we're introduced
here and must say ! have never used
any pills in my family during forty
years of house keeping hat gave such
satisfactory results as a laxative or
cathartic." A. J. Jones * Co.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-14

s M. 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. j.
ZONES az Co.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-14

S E. Parker, Sharon. Wis, writes =
81 haye tried DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve for itching piles and it always
stops them in two minutes. / consider
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve the greatest
pile cure on the market" A. j. Jones
& Co.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-14

cradle existence becomes almost overpower-
ing.
But there are few situations completely
hopeless. Poe's prisoner was rescued when
the swinging scythe was close to his breast,
and the victims of the Morphine habit and
their shattered nerves are restored to the en-
joyment of life by a system Of treatment
which has been perfected by r. A. Gum, NJ.
d., Al East 21st street, New York City, and
which has yet to record its first failure. It
is not a "tapering off" or substitution pro-
cess. 1t is as harmless as it is painless. It
does away with all desire for the drug, and
quickly restores the shattered nervous sys-
TEN to its normal condition. 1t treats the
condition as a disease and notas q habit. It
is scientific and successful. For full particu@
lars address as above. - N
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-14

Ask for and insist on having Seek no
Farther Vinegar" 1t is a pure apple
cider vinegar. For sale by 7. V. Gar
lock.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-14
Postofnce Hours.

Once open from 7.45 a. m. TO $50 p. m,
Sundays-S:45 TO 9:i5 n. m, and one hour atter
arrival OF morning mail, except during church
services.
Mail going north closes at 0:15 a. M. South O
D. n. Baskerville, o n. IN. on Tuesday and Satur-
day.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-14
Circuit Court.

in the case Of J. T. Wright VS.: c. b. &
@ railroad company, pending at the
time Of closing our court report Of last
week, the trial was concluded on Fri
day. the 9th inst and verdict rendered
in favor Of defendant.
Case Of j. +. Pitcher vs.. Sioux City
Safe, Deposit and Trust company, mon
ely demand, was tried to jury, occupying
the attention of the court during the
afternoon.
SATURDAY, MAY z.
Trial Of the case of j. +. Pitcher VS.. S.
c. s.. d. & L. Co. resumed and conclud-
ed. Verdict for plaintiff for 81 800.
In the case Of the State Of South Da-
kota VIZ. Jacob McAdam, charged with
grand larceny, the case was dismissed
on motion of defendants attorney.
MONDAY, 9TH.
State Of South Dakota VS.. James Dick.
son, charged with grand larceny. De-
PENDANT pleads guilty and is remanded
for sentence.
TUESDAY, 10TH.
Case of South Dakota vs.. j. w.
Thompson, charged with rape in the
second degree. On motion of defend
ants attorneys, case was transferred 10
Pennington county for trial.
In the case of South Dakota va. Jas.
Dickson, the defendant having plead
guilty to the charge of grand larceny,
and having invoked the mercy of the
court, is now sentenced to confinement
in the ~peniteEtiary ut Sioux Falls for
the period of six months.
Court adjourned to June 2lst, 1898.
Throw away that old leaky boiler and
pail, and buy the Anti-rustware, that
never leaks, at Garlock's.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-14
High school Graduating Exercises.

The patrons and general public OF
Custer are most cordially invited to at
tend the first annual commencement
exercises Of the Custer High School at
the opera house, Wednesday evening,
May 18th 1893. Doors open at 1880,
curtain rises at s o'clock sharp. In
order TO meet expenses it is deemed
best to charge the small admittance OF
10 cents.