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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-09-02
NO HARD TIMES
IN SOUTH DAKOTA
The State Assessment Returns
Show a Per Capita Wealth
of Over $500.
CARNIvALs PLANNED FOR FALL
Sioux Falls Has Arranged Many
Attractions for September IL
to 15--Miibank will Have
Harvest Festival.

Pierre, s. D., Aug. 2o.-The assess
ment returns, as they sand at pres
ent, go a long way TO remove the
charge of hard times FROM South Da-
kota. Taking the population at AGO.
00O-whicl, is likely to be large-and
the returns show practically an assess
mcnt value of $500 per capita for the
people of the state. 1t is we'll known
that the assessment value is not the
real value by any means, and the pop
ulation is put at a high rate. The
facts, If they could be got at, would
show that the wealth OF the state is
nearly double the $500 per capita
shown by such returns.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-09-02
EIks' Chamber in Wind Cave.

DcadWoOd, s. D., Aug. 26.-The last
thing the visiting Elks from the east
eru part of the state did before leav-
ing for their homes was to visit Wind
cave, in Fail River county. \ chamber
was selected and with appropriate cX-
~ercises it was dedicated to the Benevo-
lent and Protective Order of Elks.
Nose Kaufman, of Sioux Falls, prcstd-
ed. The room is about 400 feet under
ground and joins the famous Dewey
palace. 1t is the intention of the Elks
to furnish the chamber with seats and
other furniture and to make it rs at
tractive as possible. The chamber is
one Of the finest in the cave and con-
tains many of the best specimens.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-09-02
Milbank Harvest Carnival.

Milbank, S. d., Aug 2o.--To keep in
line with other prosperous towns in
the northwest, the business men of
this place have decided TO hold a har.
vest carnival on September 10, 20 and
21. Over $1,000 in cash has been col.
lected and every business house Will
give some valuable premium as a prize
for different contests. w. Il. Saun-
ders, +. b. Roberts. j. S. Farley and A.
J. Blesser have been appointed as the
committee to have full charge of the
fair.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-09-02
PUBLISHED

Colonel John Hayes, of the Fourth
United States cavalry, who is anxious
TO take part in the cavalry operations
in the Philippines, has worn a uniform
since he was 10 years old. At that
youthful age he enlisted as a bugler
in the Fifth cavalry, but at the out
break of the civil war he enlisted as a
private in the union army. At the
close of the war he went to the plains,
where he won considerable fame as an
Indian fighter, His rise from the
ranks was slow, but sure, for his in
domitable will made him a splendid
soldier.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-09-02

mite which lie held in his hand eX-
ploded and the conclusion exploded u
box of dynamite which stood near by.
The big concentrating plant was de-
molished and the five men at work
there werr blown to bits. The plant
was a new one, owned by Henry Gill
bert.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-09-02
DUBUQUE HERALD INCORPORATES

Mcssrs. Ham md Carver Retire
From Active Management.
Dubuque, Ia, Aug. 2G.-ArticIes OF
incorporation Of the Herald Printing
company have been filed. The COM
pany has purchased the interest OF
Ham q Carver in the newspaper and
job room. The incorporators are Cliff
ford ID. Ham, A. Beusch and John In
ghram. The present owners, NJ. NJ.
Ham and d. ID. w. Carver, retain stock
in the new corporation, but will retire
from active work-Mr. Ham because OF
failing health, and Mr.. Carver to gain
a needed rest, which due care OF has
health demands. Additional capital
will be employed and typesetting ma
chimes put in.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-09-02
SAYS ANARCHY PREVAILS.
An English Correspondent on the
Philippine Situation.

London, Aug. 2S.-The Labuan or
respondent of Reuter- cables reliable
news direct from Manila that an in
describable state of anarchy prevails.
The Americans, according TO these
adyices, occupy a radius of fifteen
miles there; around the town of
Iloilo they occupy a radius of nine
miles; around Cebu a small radius.
The rest of the country, it is added,
is in the hands of the Filipinos. The
dispatch says it is reported the Fill
pinps murdered the crew of the coast
ing steamer Saturnus, which was
beached under the insurgent trenches
at San Fernando August 2.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-09-02
Death OF David a. Barkc r.

Scotland, S. d., Aug. 20.-David y.
Barker, one of Scotland's young ener-
getic business men, died at the home OF
his father, V. :. Barker, of this place,
Friday, aged 20 years. He had for
several years been engaged in hand
ling produce, and at the time of his
death was the travelling agent for the
Hartford Produce company, of Sioux
City. lie made his regular trip to Tyn-
dali Monday, but returned sick and
took to his bed, from which he never
rose. Death was caused by a severe
rupture. An operation was performed
Thursday evening, but gangrene had
already set in, and it was impossible to
save his life. He was buried Saturday
from the family residence. lie was a
general favorite, both in business and
social circles. and his death has cast
n gloom over the entire community.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-09-02
DYNAMITE EXPLOSION.

Five Miners Killed in an Accident
ut Joplin.
Joplin, Mo-, Aug. 26.-Five miners
were killed by an explosion of dyna-
mite last evening at the Margaret
Mining company's mine, near Carter
Vile. The dead are:
DAVID j. SINCLAIR, Duluth, MINI.
r. j. ROBBINS, Sedalia, Nc.
HIGH GILBERT, Joplin.
FRANK HUDDLESTON, Joplin.
WILL MESSMORE, Carterville, No.
While Gilbert ,sas engaged in the
preparation of a olast a stick Of dyna-
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-09-02
Huron College.

Huron, s.. D., Aug. 29.-Prcsjdent
French, together with all the members
of the faculty and others interested in
the success of Huron college, are faith
fully at work preparing for the ensu-
ing collegiate year, the fall term open
ing on Tuesday, Septembrr 10. The
prospects for a large ATTENDANCE the
coming year continue to grow bright
cr. All the members of last years fac
ulty will return, and one new name has
been added to the list. James Il. Hop
kius. graduate Of Hamilton college,
Clinton, n. u, has been elected to the
chair Of Greek.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-09-02
BATTLE IN SANTO DOMINGO.
RcvolutiOnists Victorious in n Fight
Near Monte Christi.

Cape Haiticn, Haiti, Aug. 2S.-Sevcrc
lighting took PLACE yesterday and
Wednesday in the neighborhood of
Monte Christi, Santo Domingo, be-
tween the government forces and reyo-
Iutionists. 1t is said the former lost
heavily. The latter, owing to advan-
tageous positions, only suffered a
slight loss. The revolutionists are re-
ported continually receiving reinforce
ents.
Kingston, Jamaica, Aug. 2s.-Ad-
vices from Santo Domingo say the
government is paralyZed by the ac-
tivity and organization of the rcvolu-
tionists. Santo Domingo city alone is
loyal. Even there the revolutionary
demonstrations have TO be forcibly
suppressed.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-09-02

Prince Roland Bonaparte had IA
house-warming in Paris a few days
ago, on the completion of the mansion
which he has been building during the
last seven years. Almost every room
contains an ethnographical collection
Of souvenirs of Napoleon. The library
occupies three spacious galleries each
~ feet long, n light iron gallery CIV
ing access 10 the upper shelves.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-09-02
Won "A Scholarship,

Deadwood, S. d., Aug. 2G.-Miss Au-
rora Ford, Of this city, has been
chosen out of ten contestants for the
scholarship at the New York School of
Industrial Design. The president of
the school asked Hon. Kirk G. Phil
Ups, of this city, to select some
worthy young lady for the scholarship
and he in turn called in the assistance
of General w. III. IL. Bcadlc, of Mad
ison, this state. Each applicant was
required to present samples of orig
inal work in drawing and Miss Ford
received first place.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-09-02

Herbert Spencer Is now living in
strict seclusioa at Brighton, the state
of his health being such that his re-
plies are limited TO letters of immedi-
ate personal Ger A friend inquir-
ing as to the health Of Mr.. Spencer had
the pleasure to receive the following
reply: Thanks for your inquiry. l
am about up to par and not without
hope of rising above it presently.-H.
81
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-09-02
WILL MEET IN BOSTON.
Annual Convention of the National
Farmers Congress.

Boston, Aug. &9,-The National
Farmers congress will meet in this
city October 3 to 6 and the local com
mittee of arrangements is planning the
details of the entertainment, the legis-
lature having made an appropriation
to that end. The congress is made up
of delegates from the different states,
and the governors are now making the
appointments. Ex-Governor Hoard, Of
Wisconsin, is president Of the congress
md, John NJ. stahl, of Chicago, is sec
retary.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-09-02

Elbridge 7. Gerry, in his house on
Fifth avenue, New York, has the finest
private collection of law books in the
United States. The library is splendid
~ fitted out, divided into a%lcoves, each
one of which is marked by a column OF
rare marble. Surrounding each col
umn is a bust of a Roman emperor.
The ceiling is OF thin onyx, through
which a good light is admitted.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-09-02

Rev. Arthur l.. Williams, the new
Episcopal bishop coadiutor of Ne
braska, entered the ministry late in
life. The son Of a Presbyterian clergy
man and a native oS Canada, I've took
M ranroau work when a lad and In
1880 became general superintendent OF
n road running out of Denver. Not
until 1887 did he begin his studies for
the ministry.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-09-02

Lasker, the worlds champion at
chess and winner of the first prize at
the recent tournament is only 81. Yet
he has been a conspicuous figure in the
chess world for the past tel years. 1t
was in the Breslau tournament of 1889
that he was discovered by Burn, the
English champion, who is said to have
pointed TO Lasker with the remark:
''1glat is the man who will beat Stein.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-09-02

Professor Lapponi, medical attend
ant of the pope, says that he cannot
remember the time when his august
patient was so well. On learning or
the death Of Cardinal Mertel, dean by
age Of the sacred college, the pope cX-
claimed: "Shall | only remain the last
survivor of the cardinals created by
Plus IX?" In fact only three besides
Leo XIII. are now left.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-09-02

Discussion already prevails in naval
circles as to what duty Dewey will be
assigned to when he reaches this Gun
try. Secretary Long intimates that
the question will be determined entire
" TO the admiral's wishes in the mat
ter. He may be stationed in Washing.
ton at the head of a board, possibly the
board of inspection and survey, the
duties of which will be enlarged 10
take in questions of policy relating to
ship construction.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-09-02
Nav Reruse 60 Call session.

Pierre, S. d., Aug. Ex-Governor Lee
is not ir the city, but has expressed
himself in the past as opposed to a spe-
cial legislative session for anything ex-
cept an extraordinary emergency, and
will probably take the same position
in the present case. If the Legislature
could be called for a specific purpose
ne might do so, but once called to-
gether it may take any action 1T
wishes the same as in a regular SEES
gion
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-09-02

rla,u Miflin, the poet, is a man of
.e. ring nature that few of his
,..l.u townmnen Of Columbia, Pa,
would recognize him on the street. a
correspondent recently visited the
town and asked for the house Of Mr..
MiGlin, the poet. There's a Lloyd
Mifliu living here" said the trolley
car conductor, "but | didn't know he
wrote books"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-09-02

On the 10th Of next October General
Shafter will have attained the age Of
ca years and under the law he must be
placed on the retired list of the army.
1t is beyond the power of the president
to retain him in active service. Only
n congressional act can do that. Con-
gress will not meet until December.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-09-02

Joseph II. Douglas, grandson of
Frederick Douglas. is winning a repu-
tation as a violinist, inherting his love
of the instrument from his famous
grandparent, who gave the lad an
Amati violin which cost $1,000.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-09-02

The marquis of Salisbury has for
many years been an earnest student of
chemistry and fourd time to discover
and complete an important chemical
process in his private laboratory at
Hatfield, the results Of which will be
made known 10 the )rld on his behalf
at a Forthcoming meeting of one of the
learned societies.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-09-02
change ON ponca Gazette.

Ponca, Neb., Aug, 26.-The Ponca
Gazette is now under the manage
ment of Guy L. Wood, his father, B. w.
Wood, having turned over his interest
to him. Harry L. Carter, the former
.ocal editor, is working on the osmond
Republican.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-09-02

A~guinaldo knows but little about
America and its institutions. Last au-
tumn Major Younghusband found that
A~guinaldo thought that the victory of
Omdurman was n triumph Of Ameri-
cans over the dervishes and that he Ia
borede under the impression that the
English and Americans were II and
the same people.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-09-02

a large collection Of meteorological,
zool ical, geological and botanical
specimens which the late Chancellor
George Woods, Of the Western univers-
ity. at Pittsburg, had been engaged
half n century in gathering has been
presented to the Carnegie museum in
the Smoky city
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-09-02

Though William Astor Chandler, the
new millionaire congressman from
New York, has little in common with
w. j. Bryan, he bears so striking a
likeness TO that person that he is fire.
qucntly mistaken for him. lie, how
ever, wears his hair shorter and
dresses in a ann more peculiar to
New York than Nebraska.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-09-02

George Brandes, the Danish critic,
a Y that Ibsen recently gave him an
odd reason for liking Russia. Their
splendid system of oppression said
the dramatist. ~"engenders such a love
Of liberty"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-09-02

A Vienna burglar, % years of age,
who has already undergone seventeen
sentences, is charged with committing
over 400 burglaries and thefts in the
last ten months.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-09-02
Governor Declines 30 Speak.

Vermillion, S. d., Aug. 26.-Thcre
Lee absolutely refuses to say anything
regarding the special session. lie de-
sires to express no opinions at present
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-09-02

The list portrait of Rosa Bonheur
was completed a few weeks before her
death by Anna f.. Kumpke, Il San
Francisco girl.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-09-02
Timber Fires i'm Black Hills.

Deadwood, S. d., Aug. 20.-There
has been a bad timber fire east of this
city for The past twcnty-four hours. in
the Two Bit district, and it has already
burned over a strip of good timber five
miles square. "|'.N
Another fire has broken out west of
Crow Peak, in the Spcartish direction.
1t is not thought that the timber
fires will be as bad this fall as.last,
since there have been more rains
which has kept. the underbrush moist,
and the range riders are constantly
alert in all parts of the Hills for fires.
There are sixty riders employed at
present, the Black Hills being divided
into divisions.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-09-02
pu,ishcs Florida Whitccappers.

Washington, Aug. 26.-The postmas-
ter general ordered a discontinuancc
of the postoilice at Peck, Fla, because
of the recent whitecapping of the
nOStmaSter there.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-09-02

Congressman-elect Gordon, of Ohio,
who succeeds Mr.. Marshall, of that
state. has the unique distinction of
coming from n district that never sent
a republican to congress.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-09-02

Southey: If you would be puugent,
be brief 70. il is with words Us WITH
sunbeams; the more they ara can-
WINGED the deeper they burr.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-09-02
RIOTING IN ST. DENIS.

Drcyrusards and Ants Come To-
gether--Many Arrests,
New York, Aug. 2s.-The Journals
Paris correspondent says: There was
serious rioting today at st. Denis be-
tween Dreyfusards and ants. Twelve
were badly hurt. The police made
many arrests.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-09-02
KILLED BY COWBOYS.

Wealthy Cattleman Slain for MUIR
derous Assault on Housckeeper.
Engle, y. NJ, Aug. 26.-W. j. Spauld.
ing, a wealthy cattleman, was killed by
cowboys near Fairview, for his mur,
derous attacks upon his ~housekeeper
Miss Nellie NeKihstry. The woman
will recover No cause for the trouble
is known. v r
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-09-02

King George of Greece receives the
smallest salary of any European SOW
ereign-S200, 600 a year.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-09-02
- nistnrhnnces in S%nntiaro.

washington, Aug. 25.-Both Generals
Brooke and Ward deny TO the war Depart
ment the reports of riots and disturb
ances in Santiago.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-09-02
Meteorite and Earthquake.

Oporto. Aug. 25.-At / o'clock this morn
ing a meteorite crossed the sky and a
slight earthquake was felt az the same
time.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-09-02

The prince of Wales holds the rec
ord as a godfather. He has acted in
that capacity in se~venty-hve occasions
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-09-02

Berlin, Aug. 25.-The emperor has con-
ferred the order 81 the Red Eagle On
Rose, consul-general at Samoa.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-09-02
Rioting in Austria.
pacor,,as Horn Rose

K~lagenfurth, Austria, Aug. 25.-Rioting
was renewed here today.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-09-02
THE OHIO AT MANILA.

transport -AzTises With Regulars
and Recruits.
Washington, Aug. 26.-General Otis
cables that the transport Ohio has ar
rived at Manila With two companies Of
the Nineteenth infantry and 500 re-
cruits.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-03-17
Who Is To Blame.

Kidney trouble has become so preva-
lent that it is not uncommon for a
child to be born afflicted with weak
kidneys.
If the child urinates too often, if the
urine scalds the flesh, or if, when the
child reaches an age when it should
be able to control the passage, and it
is yet afflicted with bed we!tipg. de-,
pend upon it, the CAUSE of the diff
Guilty is kidney trouble, and the first
step should be towards the treatment
of those important organs. This IN
pleasant trouble is due to diseased
condition of the kidneys and bladder
and not to habit as most people
suppose.
If the adult has rheumatism; pain
or dull ache in the back; if the water
passes in irregular quantities; or at
irregular intervals or has a bad odor;
if it stains the linen orvessel the color
of rnst; if the feet swell; if there are
puffy or dark circles under the eyes;
your kidneys are the cause and need
doctoripg. Treatment of some diseas-
es may be delayed without danger,
not so with kidney disease.
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root the great
kidney, liver and bladder remedy
promptly cures the most distressing
cases. Its mild and extraordinary
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gists in fifty-cent and dollar sizes.
You may have sample bottle aud
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Binghamton, N. Y. When writing
mention that you read this generous
offer in the Twice-a-Week Plain
Dealer, Cresco.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-03-17
PLEADS GUILTY.
Robert j. Burdette Says the Repor,
of His Approaching Marriage Is
Entirely Correct.

Mr.. r. j. Burdette, in personal note
to the Burlington Hawkeye on other
business, pleads guilty. The report of
his contemplated marriage to a lady
in Pasadena, Cal, is correct. He will
go to Pasadena about the middle of
March and remain there all summer,
and while there will temporarily sup
ply the pulpit of the Presbyterian
church. He had been invited to de-
liver an address next June before the
graduating class of the Burlington
institute-college, but on account of
those prior engagements he is unable
to come.
The Hawkeye improves the opportu-
nifty to congratulate its former man
aging editor upon acquiring not only
the famous California climate but a
bride as well. 1t says:
That home cannot fail to be happy where
Burdette's genial nature permeates it and
that nature will be all the sweeter and
brighter and the home more attractive,
with wife to guide its destinies The
best wishes of the Hawkeye family, and,
we may safely add, the best wishes of all
Burlington. and Iowa, will go forth in
joyous salutation to Mr.. Burdette and his
bride and his new home in sunny south
ern California"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-03-17
How is Your Grip?

Not getting along as well as you ex-
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The poisons left by the grip germs
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Your nerves areunstrung, you become
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order which takes you to an untlme-
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Why should you let the grip run
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began using DR.. Miles, Nervine; and
when had used one bottle l was
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