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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-06-24
The Old Steeplechase Jockey Spins some
Funny Yarns.


Old Pat Nolan, the celebrated steeple-
chase jockey, acquired a considerable
fortune in the gala days of the sport be-
tween the flags and having laid up
treasures enough for his wants in this
world proceeded to build a house at
Sheepshcad Bay, says the Philadelphia
Press. While it was in the course Of
construction a conntryman came along
apd after regarding it with interest
said:
"Ayeh, Patsy, it's miny's the tonne,
Patsy, ye wint over the wather Jump TO
get the money to build that house"
yes" responded Pat, knowingly,
IAN it's miny's the tonne, Moike, Oh
didn't 90 over the wather jump to git
the money to build that house."
Jack Bachelor at one time owned the
celebrated mare Princess. He was
robbed going down to the track one
evening and could not think Of any
easier way to get his money back than
to run the mare in two races that she
was eligible for on the next days pro-
gramme. 1t looked like b%utchery, but
Jack did it. One of the races was q
stake event. He started Princess and
won and Immediately afterward sent
her to the post in q purse race, which
she also captured with ease. "A man
has to git even some way" said Jack,
IAN guess | got there"
Uncle Bob, the famous old colored
retainer at the Belle Meade farm, is a
Chesterfield in his way. On one occa-
sion President and Mrs. Cleveland paid
a visit to Gen. Jackson and, of course,
they inspected the famous racers. Bob
led them out n by one until Iroquois'
stall was reached and i was with much
pride and dignity he exhibited the win
ner of the English Derby.
What n beautiful horse and how
proud he looks!" calculated the lady of
the white house.
Oats case he knows who's lookin'
at him, Mrs. Cleveland" responded
Bob, removing his battered chapeau
and bowling like a courier.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-06-24

last two years; even now, SO late, ne, Man
Beauregard, might have saved her from
herself. ff-that fatal ifi-he had not been
lord Of Abbot's Leigh and all its broad
landsi Blu tho test was lacking; and love
that was half for the man and half for all
that he possessed, Man Beauregard would
have none of it. Yet he was playing with
fire in having this girl whom he loved; but
would not WOO, under his roof. What
them IL was the soldier spirit In the field
of love as in the field of battle; to do and
to dare.
He spoke again after a pause, changing
his tone to the more ordinary conversations
almanner.
You must let me show you the tree some
day, Valerie-or better, by moonlight. The
Abbot's Glen is one of the loveliest in the
park"
II shall like TO see IT," said the girl, re-
covering herself, though her voice was, to
his keen ear, a little constrained. How
did the tree gain its manner"
"Au old legend. There used to he q
monastery on the lands OF the Leigh-some
OF the ruins still remain; n the abbots-
perhaps needless to say-were always Beau
regards. One abbot, Geryais, I'm the four
teeath century, was much disturbed in
spirit by hearing that the fairies held high
revels under an old oak in the adjacent
forest land; md he determined to put an
end to the revels. Wherefore he watched
in the glen alone, every moonlight night
for the purpose of exercising the fairies.
1t seems, however, that the little people
got the best OF 1t, In spite OF bell, book,
and candle;" for one day the abbot was
missing; the glen was searched, but with
out effect and holy Gervais was never seen
or heard of more. IL could only be sur
missed that the fairies had spirited the
monk bodily away, The probability is"
added Max, irreverently. III there is any
truth In the story at all-that the jolly alb
bot marched off with some fair dame"
For shamev' exclaimed Valerie, laugh
ing, Ito SANDER your ancestors In that way.
/ fully believe the story. and | think the
abbot deserved his fate. The fairies did no
harm!'
ooh! of course you take their partl Per-
haps you were one of them for fairies are
immortal, you know; and 30 l have told
you no news"
mo-" she said, readily, and was better
able now to mask her feelings, though her
heart beat fast, and every nerve culver
Nu, a hONCl hShu lcNVLS ilAt lluO YIN,
but perhaps will now, II you will promise
not to send the chaplain to spoil the fun"
81 think If l did" said Colonel Beaure-
gard, coolly, che would become converted
instead Of frightening you away"
81 think" said Valerie, with an abrupt
change Of manner, and rising as she spoke,
that | had better go and sing now, If you
will kindly let someone go for my music ~
Certainly" lie looked at her keenly
and covertly rs he gave her his arm, and
bending down a little, added, gently;
"Have ] offended you, Valerie?"
The girl started.
"No," she answered, hurriedly. "But
but surely we have talked enough nom
senseS"
"lf you think so-there Is no more to be
said. Come, then. and sing one OF your
sweet German songs"
/r.- N..l Nuoa1y
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-06-24

OF sterner STUFF. Besides, / am content to
be patient"
"But you won't keep the secret to your
self-no, q woman never camp
"A woman can keep a secret better than
. man when she is determined upon It,"
said Valerie. carelessly.
Had she not proved this at a most bitter
COST
The entrance OF the butler TO announce
dinner put an end to the bddindJc.
In the drawing room, after dinner. Mrs.
Langley watched Valerie, and saw, with
some misgiving, that she allowed herself to
be usurped by others than her host, and
certainly gave him no opportunity for talk.
ing to her; as certainly he did not seek it;
but, short Of neglecting her-he was too
courteous a host to neglect any of his
guests-left her TO the other men, and de-
voted himself to pretty, dashing Mrs. Dud-
ley, more than Mrs. Langley liked to see.
II wonder" said Lilias Dudley to him
presently, in a low tone, inaudible to any
but her nearer, amid the buzz of talking
at a little table where Valerie sat, looking
through n photograph album, with Lord
Westbrook and Major Travers in attend
ance, while Dallas sacrificed himself to
Angela Musgrave-"I wonder If Miss Her
bert means to subjugate poor W~estbrookH'
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-06-24
What LIQUID Air Will Do.

New York Times: Think-a kettle of
liquid air on a cake of ice--the ice so
much hotter than the liquid air that
1t sets the kettle a-boiling.
Spill a dipperful of it on your best
silk dress. You see it saturated. Look
again--not a mark Of moisture.
Dip a handkerchief in it. Soak it
thoroughly. Draw it o~ut-dry as can
be.
Throw a quart on the floor. Hear it
fall; see it spread-in a second no sign.
Put your finger in it-feels like vel
vet.
Put an egg in-youH need a big
hammer to break it.
Mercury becomes as metal-drives
nails.
Iron and steel become brittle as
glass.
Potatoes become as ivory balls.
Lead-stiff and elastic like steel.
Rubber ball-fragile as an eggshell.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-06-24

SNuBBING A GIRL.
The Drummer Apologies and Was
Relieved of His Anxiety.


Chicago News: II had a postofice
money order on o little town out
west" said the New York drummer
''one which / got through Chicago
and when / showed up to get it cashed
/ was dead broke and found the post
Office in charge of a girl about 20 years
old. She was chewing gum and read
ing a novel as 1 walked into the place,
and as she was slow in getting a move
On her and l was in a deuce Of a hurry,
l gave her some pretty sharp talk. She
sassed me back and we had some lively
words for about five minutes. / never
did a more foolish thing in my life.
You know what a ~postoffice money or
der is, of course 1t makes q man mad
all over to waste the time TO get one,
and when you present it at another
,postofice you must satisfy the author
titles that you are the person named.
/ signed my name and all that, but the
girl quietly remarked:
"1 don't know that you are the per-
son named. You will have to be identi-
fed
Il had letters in my pocket, of
course" continued the drummer, ''but
h waved them aside. Anyone can
carry letters around addressed to their
proper name. / had my initial on my
cuffs and collars, but they were no
good. l had kilograms, but she was
obdurate. AS a matter of fact she both
cred me a whole Gay, and when the Of
flee closed / was still without my
money. The order called for $50 and /
went to every merchant in town to get
the money and transfer 1t. Nobody
would let me have the cash. There was
but one way to do and 1 did it. |
walked into the postofiice the next day
and said:
MY name is John Blank. Here is
AN order calling for $50. Yesterday
was fool enough to snub you. Today
l beg your pardon
Two minutes later / had my money
and was out on the sidewalk, and you
can bet your shoes / don't get caught
that way again. When j feel like snub-
bling another girl, I'll tackle one who
isn't employed by Uncle Sam in a posi-
ton where she can hold me up and set
me looking around for a pawnshop."
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-06-24
The Musical Critic.

Wool-I had our friend, the musical
critic, with me at Hobokenhurst two or
three days last week.
Van Pelt-Enjoyed himself, didn't
hep
Wool-Not a bit; the robins insisted
on singing every morning when it was
perfectly clear to him that they didnt
know the first thing about music
Life.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-06-24
Largest Flower in the world.

New York Herald: The rafiiesia Ar
noldi of Sumatra is the largest flower
In the world. Its size Is fully three feet
In diameter-about the size of a carriage
wheel. The Ave petals Of this immense
flower are oval n creamy white, grow
ing round a center filled with countless
long violet-hued stamens. The flower
weighs about fifteen pounds, and is capa-
BILE of containing nearly two gallons of
water. The buds are like gigantic brown
cabbage heads.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-06-24
The Summer Bath

Nothing is more refreshing and invigor
ating in summer than a daily bath. But
to have it beneficial soft water and good
soap must be used. Ivory Soap Is the best
for the purpose; it is pure, dissolves
quickly, sweetens and purities the cuticle,
gives a healthful glow TO the skin, and
leaves it white and soft. EARLY in tbs
morning or just before retiring at night
will be found the most suitable times for
bathing. ELIZA II. PARKER.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-06-24

Car Nicholas III. is said to have an
aversion to the needless slaughter OF
animals of any kind. He has recent.
ly foresworn the pleasure of the chase
and the shooting of game, and since
his suite, from motives of policy, re,
frain from indulging in this pastime,
the birds and beasts in the imperia
preserves live in undisturbed quiet.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-06-24
&pe
hrs. II. A., ia Cedar Street,

Owosso, nich., writes:
Nearly three years ago l wrote
to you asking advice in regard
to my health. Twas SO miserable ;
suffered from painful menstru-
alton and backaehe, was nervous,
dizzy and faint. l received such
a kind letter from you, telling me
just what to do. l followed your
advice and l now am recommend
ing Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound. I thank God
for this pain destroyer"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-06-24
Exhibits Mt Paris,

There will be a large exhibit from
this country at the Paris exposition in
1900, which will prove very interesting
to all, but no more so than the news
that the famous American remedy,
Iostetter's Stomach Bitters, will cure
dyspepsia, indigestion and constipa.
ton. To all sufferers a trial is recon-
mended.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-06-24

The exact meaning of Hogmanay--
as New Years eve i'm Scotland is called
lis not known. Some say it comes
from the Saxon Hoggnight-the time
for killing animals for eating and sac
trihpa
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-06-24
Invitation Declined.

Judge: Jason-Come home and take
dinner will me tonight, old chap-will
you?
Thayer-Why-er-
Jason-Oh, but you must come. MY
wife's had some fool friend there every
night for two weeks and l want to get
even,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-06-24

Careful estimates show that probabl,
60, 600 delegates will attend the four.
teenth convention of the International
Christian E~ndeavorers, which is to meet
In Boston July 10 to IL
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-06-24

Admiral Schley says the most thrill
ing incident in his career was when he
reached Boston in 1861 from Hong
Kong and learned that the civil war
had broken out.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-06-24

Antoine Dupuy: Women are right
to crave beauty at any price, since
beauty is the only merit hat men do
not contest with them.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-06-24

Piso's Cure for Consumption is the
best of all cough cures.-George W..
Lott, Fabucher, La, August &c, 1895.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-06-24
Mrs. Maggie p. Slime, New
Berlin, Pa, writes:

ASSiiihS as WIlIcS.
II have suffered with terrible
backache in the small of my back
for about seven years, and could
never get anything to help me.
! tried several physicians, but
found no help. ! have now taken
three bottles of Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, and
feel like a different woman"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-06-24
FIG SYRUP co.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal.
~LOuIsvILLE, KY. NEW YORK. ny.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-06-24
PAT NOLAN'S TALES.

CONTINUED Next Weekly
The daily sentinel., 1899-03-08
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

Wisconsin has 1000 Indians Of various
tribes.
There are $4,000 distinct varieties Of
postage stamps.
The importation of madder root is
chiefly from Holland.
The number of Chinese in San Fran
cisco is about 10000.
England makes $2O,o0O,0O0 a year
profit out of its post Office.
The flesh of young giraffes is extreme
| ly good, somewhat like veal, with
gamelike flavor.
Water pipes are now often made of
glass and covered with asphaltum, with
highly satisfactory results.
The bull ring of Madrid stands mile
or so outside the city. 1t was built in
1874 at cost, it is said, Of $4,000.
British trade with the Philippines last
year was so934, $50; that of the United
States, SIS, las, 1903, or about half as much.
Millions of pairs of doll shoes are sold
IN this country annually, the great part
of which are imported from Germany.
1t is computed that when marching
soldiers take rs steps per minute, in
quick marching 1OS, and in charging 180
steps.
The Escurial palace in Spain contains
cathedral, monastery with 200 cells,
two colleges, three libraries and nearly
5000 other rooms.
The number Of people who have lived
upon this earth since the time of Adam
is calculated to be somewhere about &c.
627, ,s44, ,6O0, 100000.
Barcelona is now the most populous
city of Spain, the result of census
just taken showing $4,000 inhabitants
to Madrid's $4,000.
The Philadelphia Geological gardens
contained on January 1,019 living ami
mals-339 nam mails, 421 birds, 23S rep
tiles and 81 batrachians.
Near the Caspian sea there are sew
eral ''eternal Grss," so-called by the ma
tives, where natural gas issues from the
ground and has been on fire for ages.
In Bielefield, Germany, there is col
ony of epileptics numbering about 900.
The colony was established in 1868, and
patients from all parts Of the world 60
there for treatment.
In France it il a punishable ofIense
for anyone to give infants under one
year any form of solid food unless such
be ordered by written prescription
signed hv n oraliacd medical man.
The daily sentinel., 1899-03-08

Animal Worldly
show decided similarity to those holy
men of Islam. The dervishes spin noise
lessly about, with eyes closed and rapt
expressions, never touching each other
either with their outstretched arms or
their swelling skirts.
The mice, similarly, will, when stimu-
lated to their favorite diversion by good
food and freedom from fear, whirl
about, balanced on their hind legs, for
hours at time. Sometimes naturalists
will catch one of the dancing mice when
in this condition and forcibly restrain
it from whirling. The body of the lit
tie creature trembles with impatience.
Were it's strength not so slight itwould
struggle to free itself, but the attempt
would be vain. When released. away
goes the mouse whirling as madly and
merrily as ever, as if it were wound up.
And, to carry out the figure, it will con-
tinue to whirl until the most complete
exhaustion follows. While in the
whirling mood the mouse seems not to
fear anyone or anything, but to be alb
sorbed in its whirling. 1t is as if it
were attacked by some strange nervous
disorder like ST. Vitus' dance, which
forbids the body to be still for mo-
ment until the paroxysm has passed.
For centuries the Japanese have found
amusement in capturing these strange
little beings and watching their antics
whirling mice.
The daily sentinel., 1899-03-08
JApAn.s wA,RL,ne MICE.
A. Eccentric In Their Actions as
H0wlinK DeFvfshes.

HowIinK Dervtshes.
There are in the animal world species
that initiate very many of the actions
of humanity in all its activities. There
are the snakes which the Indians of the
southwest call "fagellantes," from
their strange imitation of actions of re-
ligious enthusiasts who beat themselves
with rods-which the snakes do not do,
by the way. There are eels gifted by
nature with electrical powers and man
tbs spiders which remind one for all the
world of preachers in their desks.
Strangest of all these animal freaks.
perhaps, are the whirling mice of Japan.
Although these delicately organized
little creatures can never have seen the
dancing dervishes OF Mahommedan
countries, yet in the peculiarity from
which they receive their name they
The daily sentinel., 1899-03-08
IT'S NICE

IT'S NICE
When yon get it free-a handsome
gilt top book. We will be pleased
to call for your laundry:upon notiH-
cation and will return your bundle
on time. Leave your address.
Shirts 1Oc, Collars &c, Cuffs per
pair, &c, Underwear, per garment, &c
Overalls 1870. We also give you .
handsome gilt edge book free.
ExceIsiorl laundry
The daily sentinel., 1899-03-08

West Hound
rrstn Ne leaves Denver S;4s n. M, Lo,.
ratio SrH ngs II:I5 a, M, Pueblo I74s
2: m. Grand Junction I4o a. M, Saa
Lake II; 20 p. M. arrives at Ogden T:3e
p. m.
Train No. 5 leaves Denver 7:Is p. M, Col,
rado Springs e:3S r. M, Pueblo ros.
p. M, Grand Junction Io:55 a. NJ, Sal
Lake e:Iop. M, arrives at Ogden ro:ot
Train leaves Oe 500 a. M, Sal. Laks
Lake 900 a.. M, rand Junction 7:It
p M, Pueblo S;4, M, Colorado
Springs 7.o7 q. m, al. Ives at Denver
9.I5 a. m.
Train leaves Ogden 6.s, p. m. Salt Laka
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-05
CAR sivAL PLANS.
Every Indication Points TO One Of Grandest
Times Maine Has Ever Seen.

President \. w. McCausllnd received
letter from +. +. HOothby. general
ticket agent Of the Maine Central. yes
terday. stating that one half rates
would be given from All stations On the
NJ. q. r. K. to Gardiner during the
entire week of the Carnival This gen
erous offer of Mr. Boothby is fully APP
preCiated by Gardiner people. al the
carnival Of -; half rates were given
on only two days Of the six Mr.. Me
Causland has communicated with the
Boston & Maine regarding the matter
and is in hopes to receive the same
favorable reply that he received from
Mr.. Boothby
The Commonwealth Shoe and Leath-
cr Go. has sent a generous contribution
and has rendered its services in any
way which will tend to assist the car
nival.
President McCausland informs the
Journal, that there will probably he I'D
least six bands in the parade. Through
the courtesy Of Gov. Allen. the Ma
ticnal Home Band. under the direction
of Prof. Thieme win participate. and
other noted musical organizations
headed by Reeves American Band Of
p pieces. will be present
At the meeting Of the Sons Of Vet
Grams, Wednesday evening. it was a
unanimous vote to Join the parade and
it is thought that at least 100 uniform
ed Sons Of Veterans will turn out. The
various fire companies have decided TO
Join. A parade over two miles in
length will be a sight worth seeing.
The advertising matter was being
placed in CONSPICUOUS places. yesterday.
Three large canvass sheets vel! COW
cred with carnival announcements
were placed on the end Of the Coliseum
besides numerous large posters on
either side Of the entrance.
The circulars were sent out by the
badly congress committee. Wednesday
and doubtless many will exhibit their
babies, with the hopes Of being prize
winners.
The entertainment committee is also
very busy, and It's whispered that tho
patrons of the carnival will have the
pleasure Of enjoying unique enter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-05

One Of the pleasantest social events
OF the season occurred at Mr.. and Mrs.
Clarence Wakefield on Highland ave
nue., last evening. The party. which
planned unbeknown to the host and
hostess by their many young friends
The committee Of arrangements at
tended to the inviting Of the guests and
made ample preparations and in fact
spared no pains which would in any
way add pleasantly to the occasion.
About 40 O'Clock in the evening. and
much 70 the amazement Of Mr.. ana
Mrs. Wakefield, teams and pedestrians
commenced to arrive. coming from all
directions, until the pleasant and COM
modious parlors We're filed with young
people who had come for a good time
and did not intend to be disappointed.
The assemblage engaged in social inter
course for 4 short time and then vari-
Gus games We're introduced. which
We're greatly enjoyed by ALL Later in
the evening refreshments were served
1t was quite late hour when the
parting song was sung and the COM
pany adjourned, having passed a most
delightful evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-05
CURRENT EVENTS CLUB
Closes the Season With a Most Delightful
Fancy Dress Party.

The last of very successful series of
meetings held by the Current Events
Club. was held with Mr.. and Mrs. A.
T. Reynolds, Thursday evening, at the
Reynolds studio. 1t was a fancy dress
party, representing Colonial times, and
the members were gorgeously alfred.
This studio was admirably suited for
the occasion and with beautiful lace
draperies and elaborate decorations Of
flowers and potted plants, the rooms
presented an attractive and home-like
appearance.
The guests assembled at about
o'clock and were received by Mr.. and
Mrs. Reynolds. The first part Of the
evenings entertainment consisted Of
living pictures, arranged in groups,
with unique background. Among
the many scenes which were given
We're: Spinning Lessons" Gypsy
Camp, and Fortune Telling" and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-05

a big 16-ton rock which was being
transported from the quarry. caused quite
good deal Of trouble on its arrival at
the top of Winthrop hill near the Tuck
place, Thursday morning. Twelve horses
We're attached to the team, and no trouble
was experienced until the top Of the Hill
was reached. II seems that the stone had
been loaded too far forward and for that
reason the front gear of the team could
not he easily turned. The team nearly
tipped over in the ditch. but through the
successful engineering az Foreman Joe
Narncy from the Granite Works, the
team was righted ana on its way to the
shed before 3 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-05

The Journal regrets its delay in re-
cording the death, which occurred some
days ago, Of the pointer "Ponto, which
perhaps enjoyed the distinction of being
the best-known dog in Hallowell. He
was for many years owned by John II.
Lord. now Of Springfield. and for a long
time has made his home with f. H. Ba-
con. with headquarters at the barber
shop. Known by everybody, he in return
seemed to recognize those who had been
particularly kind to him.