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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-04-15
British Commissioners to Samoa.

Washington, April S.-The British
government has chosen {. \. Elliott,
c. b.. as British high commissioners TO
Samoa. Elliott is a member Of the Brit
ish embassy staff here and has had Q
distinguished career in diplomacy.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-04-15
DUAL TRAGEDY IN ST. LOUIS.
Father and Daughter Dead--Mothci
and Two Sons Under Arrest.

and Two Sons Under Arrest.
St. Louis. April 11.-Joh> Sulli-
van and his daughter, Mrs. Minnie
Dunn, are dead and their demise is
surrounded with mystery. Yesterday
William Sullivan, a son of the dead
man, visited the residence and discov'
cred the father and sister dead and his
mother and Christy Dunn, a nephew,
seriously i'll. Instead of notifying the
proper authorities, William locked the
dead ones in and took his mother and
cousin to his home. Today, when they
had recovered from the effects oil
their illness, the family returned home
and then called in the police.
The bodies were removed to the
morgue and William, with a brother
named Edward, and the other surviv'
ing members of the family, were
placed under arrest. 1t is the theory
of the police that the deaths and sick
ness were caused by poison taken in
their food.
Whether there was anything Grim
inal in connection with it they are II
able TO saw.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-04-15

1t is only the cad who is unkind to
his caddie.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-04-15

Cupid always shoots straighter with
a new beau.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-04-15
Evidence of Incendiarism.

New York, April 11-Despite the re-
ticence of the police, facts became pub.
lie today which make it apparent that
the fire which was fatal to thirteen
persons was of incendiary origin. II
has transpired that a few hours before
the flames were seen a policeman was
sent for froIa the Andrews house and
was mysteriously dismissed by a ser.
want, who said he was not wanted. A
letter threatening the lives of the An.
drews family and the children of Mrs.
st. John was found.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-04-15
Weekly Bank Statement.

New York. April S.-The weekly bank
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-04-15
floods Saadab0ai9g

Hoods Pills cure liver Ills; nonirritating and
the only cathartc to take with Hoods sarsaparilla.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-29
Easy 10 Take
Easy f0 Operate
Because purely vccctabie-yet thor
ough, prompt, hcalthful satisfactory
Ee3oas'S Pills

tcrostcd in the securities oi other rail-
roads notably the Chesapeake ana Ohio,
and the Eric. have acquired a controlling
interest In the stock 81 tho Toledo and
Ohio central Railway ComDary Though
an arrangement made with the ma lrity
SO khoiders of the Toi do end Ohio Cen
trail. the minority stOcknoi.cfs OF ihat
company will be gwen an opportunity II
they desire. OF selling thcir holdings on
precisely the Same terms as those ac-
ccpicd by The majority holders.
"The two properties will not be con-
solidatod. They will De operated sepa-
ratelv. and separate corporate organi-
cations win he maintained, but naturally
as n result OF the transaction harmony
and economy IN operation Will be arrived
AT. and while they viii continue as rivals
in business. Illegal discrimination viii
undoubtedly be obviated." The general
passenger agents Of the Hooking Valley
and Ohio Central roads have already
been instructed 10 end the rate cutting.
From other sources il is understood
that the Columbus Sandusky and Hook
ing Is included in the deal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-29
BOSTON OFFICER COMING.
The Cases of DIR. Dorset and Mr.. Green
wood-Chartcr Granted.

Major Il. +. Howard received tele-
gram yesterday from Mr.. William g.
Watts. chief Inspector Of the Boston
police. stating that the officers. with the
necessary pagers. had started for Rich.
mond to carry Burney Taylor to that
city. where he is wanted on a charge oil
forgery. The officer will reach here THIS
morning
The case Of r. Frank Greenwood against
the Richmond Traction Company came mp
I'm the Law and Equity Court yesterday,
and after lengthy arguments the Jury
returned a verdict in favor Of the defend
ant
The companion case. Or. W. T.. Dorset
against the Traction Company, was dis
missed.
a charter was granted in the Circuit
Court YESTERDAY 20 the Stokes-Grymes
Grocery Company
The object Of the company is 10 trans
act n staple and fancy grocery business
in all it's branches. The capital stock Of
the company shall not be less than $4,000
nor more than $4,000. 20 be divided into
shares OF 500 each The officers of the
company are r. d. stokes. president:
Peyton Grymes, general manager; Ernest
Keesee, secretary and treasurer; w. ID.
Simmons, j. T.. Woodhn and r. Q. An
dreWs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-29
MRS. GlLL'S CHRISTMAS.
The Orphan Asylum Boys Entertain
and are Entertained.

The entertainment given to the board OF
directors of the Male orphan Asylum yes
terday was a success from every point
Of view.
There was a large number n visitors
present besides the members of the board.
These were given an entertainment by
the boys, consisting of singing dancing
and "rag-tlme" music generally.
Mr.. r g.nad walker impersonated San
a. Claus and sang several songs for the
boys.
AlJer the youngsters had been marched
out 20 receive their Christmas treats. the
visitors and board went into an excellent
supper with Mrs Gill.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-29
CRESCENT City Rnce..

NEW ORLEANS. Dec. 2S.-Results:
First race-selllng- furl0ngs-Tortu-
gas (l3 70 and even FIRST. Mouselioff q
to and to y second. Old Fox Is to u
third. Time. LII.
Second race selling-nve furlongs-Tn-
look G TO l and 10 y first. La Vega Is
70 and to u second, FL Caney @ TO y
third Time, los 10
Third race-seling-one mile and one
eighth-Donna Rita % 20 ] and l 10 p
first. Adnethus q 10 and 20 p Sec
ond, Babe Fields &c to y third. Time.
i;5S IL
Fourth race--handicap-one mile--Aliss
Mae Day IS to and 10 u first. Jolly
Roger "A to l and 10 % second, Deyo
(5 to u third Time. Las IL.
E1fth rnco-selling-six turloneD-Agitop
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-29
SUNDAY SCHOOL CELEBRATION.
Santa Clans Pays His Annual Visit
90 the Scholars

The Groyc-Avenue Baptist church sun
day school will give a Christmas entertain
nient 10 the scholars of their school M the
lecture-room of the church this afternoon
AZ 4:sD O'Clock ne public is cordially
invited 10 be present The children viii
sing cantata entitled Santa Claus Visit
To- the Children
Mr.. Hill Montague is the superinten-
dent of this school, and IL has grown
very rapidly during the past few months
as has every department of the work OF
tnis church.
The Pine-Street Baptist Sunday-schooi
will hold its celebration on the night Of
January 18th There will be music. reel
tations and addresses There are so schOl-
9rs in this school
The Westminster Presbyterian church
held their Christmas celebration last eve
ming al 1.90 O'Clock.
At St. James Methodist church yester-
day evening at 8 o'clock the Junior Ep-
worth League held their Christmas Ceie-
bratlon. Each member received a present
and a programme Of music and recitation
and of photographic selection was rem
dered.
The Sunday School OF Calvary Baptist
church will have their Christmas Cele-
bration this afternoon at o'clock
The Christmas Festival OF the First
English Lutheran church was held yes
terday evening at the church on the cor
ner of Seventh and Grace streets. The
church had been decorated for the occas-
ion and an entertaining programme was
rendered.
St Johns German Lutheran church
held their Christmas Celebration last
night A most interesting programme had
been arranged and the children had a
most ENJOYABLE time. Candy and con-
fections we're given out and everything
done 10 make the little ones happy
The Gesangverein Virginia held an en-
tertalnment at Sanger Hall last night for
the benefit OF the children. A large hand
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-29
Ladies' Cloth and Plush Capes
Reduced TO ONE DOLLAR.

Fifty Ladies' Plush Cares. braid and iet
trimmed collar edged with Thibet gun,
also! one hundred Stylish kersey Cloth
C8pes. fUU sweep. double cnllar. braid
and fur trimmed, an reduced 81 M
TO. each ....-.-......-..- --.-.-+
Ladies Stylish Gray Cloth Capcs iuyer.
ed box plaitcd back. trimmed With braiI.
collar edged with Gray fur. SD %JEO
Capes reduced now to .......... 30
swell Black Kerscy Cloth Capes double
collar. deliberately trimmed with 81 OK
braid and fur. reduced to-day to
LADIES' Handsome Black Chevio. Cloth
Capes. latest STYLE made with plaid tti-
feta silk-iined hood and straps
across front best 50 value. re- SR.1S
uuCed TO ...+.-.-. ..+----st-. -
PLUSH CAPES. Ladies Plush Canes
fun sweep. trimmed with braid and THE
bet fur $50 value, now GT.OS
AT ........-.. .......----..-'---t -"
Very Handsome Seat Plush Cape-
braided and jet trimmed. fur around
collar and down front, now 60 20
for .....---. ..---.-.--.-----.-. ~
Seal Plush Capes. 23 inches deep. fI.l
silk lined Thibet fur trimmed collar
and front 500 value. now Gl.OE
for ....a.ss..s ssttr - -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-29
BATTLE FLAG.
Massachusetts Veterans Interested Ia
One That Was Captured.

a battle flag that belonged 10 The
Eighteenth Massachusetts infantry al
the beginning of the civil war, and which
was taken at the first battle OF Manassas,
is in the museum here
Some time ago Chief-0f-Police \. W..
Corey of Br0kiine. Mass, came TO Rich-
mond TO visit his friend. Detective G.
a. Gibson, and in being shown about the
city DE saw the old fag. When he re-
turned 10 his native hearth me tod some
" the old members Of he Eighteenth
what hc had seen. They asked him 10
write Mr. Gibson TO send a description,
which hc did.
The flag was captured by the Twenty
seventh Virginia. of the StoncwaN bri-
glde. Colonel John Echols, commander.
IA the first Manassas. and was presented
the museum by Colonel Edmunds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-29
Mr.. AXTELL CHOSEN.
He is Elected President of the Toledo
aud Ohio Central.

Al a directors meeting in New York,
Wednesday, Mr. Decatur AXtelL second
independent Of the Chesa - axe and
Ohio Railway Company. was elected pres
ident OF the Toledo and Ohio Central
Railway Company. 10 Is believed that
this "a lrOad Will De controlled by the
Chesapeake and Ohio interests. giving
the latter road practically "a additional
through route 20 the Lakes.
A meeting OF the stockholders Of the
Florida Central and Peninsular Railway
Company was held at Jacksonville on
the 18th. Resolutions were passed au-
fhorizing the consolidation of that COM
pany with the South Bound railway, the
consolidated company 10 be known as
the Florida Central ana Peninsoiar Con-
solidated Railway Company.
II - supported that this is the sfst
step 20 a consolidation with tie sea-
hoard Air IAne. the local consolidation
being opposed by taC D-tch syndicate
~ minority stockholders, representing
22tot shares. The opposing resolutions
were all defeated by the majority stock
holders the vote being In round figures.
sls. 900 shares against 1900 kyarts,
Cboate & Beaman represented the Dutch
syndicate through their local represen-
tatyc. Horace BlgDee.
Thomas H. RYAN 0f Now No'k. served
notice nn the stockholders that suits
were pending in the tcdcra. cOurfs 4
North Carolina and Virginia 20 prevent
abe consOiidat.Ous or roads ~ which
Ryan Is interested with 'hc Seah0ard
Air Line.
A statement prepared IN the otlce %
President Moncarratt, n the Hooking
Valley railroad Columbus, Ohio, who
represents ihe Morgan interests ot New
York, has been given 70 tic public II
Is IN part ~ follows:
1T Is stated that large holders Of stock
OF the Hooking valiew Railroad Com
pAny, including some who are also In
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-29
GOOD ROADS.
Legislature VIII be Importuned 10
Take Some Action.


A movement viii be inaugurated when
the Legislature re-assembles next week
looking to the improvement OF the roads
throughout the State.
II is believed that something substan-
tial in that direction will be done at this
session. for rural members Of the Legis-
lature are anxious 10 please their con-
stituents I'm this respect 50 far as prac-
ticsble and the city members are being
bes.eged by the armies of wheelmen who
use the country roads extensively during
good weather
The l.. A. w. may have representatives
before the Leg stature 70 present the
good features incidental TO good roads
and great pressure will be brought TO
bear upon the members 20 do something
The problem that will confront the Leg
islature will be the manner and means by
which this movement may result I'm good
without putting the State 20 too much eN-
pense. The question Of putting state dom
victs az work on the roads will be dis
cussed pro and con. and there WI be
those who may advocate that means. as
well as those who MAY oppose &c.
In any extent something win probably
be done along the good roads movement.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-29

Since Porto Rico has become one Of the
United States possessions. Alr. T.. 4
Evans. Of the United States Weather Blu
reau, OF this city. has had the compiling
and publishing Of the bulletins OF she
weather IN the island
There are twenty-one stations in the is
land, and the bulletins are published m
both English and Spanish Mr.. Evans
says that the climate Of Porto REQ was
as near perfect az could be found. the
temperature on the coast being from go
to s. degrees, and IN the mountains about
the same as Virginia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-29

A smally attended meeting Of the Com
m.ttee on Health was held last night,
with Messrs. Hobson. Gibson, Camp.
Grimes, Donahoe and Cutchins present,
with Mr. Geo Ruskell as clerk Only
the payroll and bills were ordered 70 be
paid.
The Committee on Second Market trans
acted only routine business last night.
The Committee on Water met and APP
proved of the payroll and bills and trans
acted routine business.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-29

some Christmas tree had been provided
and was heavily loaded with gifts for the
young folks. There was also an elaborate
programme OF music.
The Sunday-school OF Fairmount
Methodist church held their Christmas
Celebration Tuesday evening Many OF
the classes gave presents TO their teach-
ers and the teachers also gave presents
TO the scholars. Besides this the sunday
school distributed candy nuts and rails
ins among the children.
An entertainment consisting Of music
and recitation and the impersonation OF
MIR. and Mrs. Santa Claus, by two chill
dren. Leslie Creery and Mabel Pollard.
Seven little girls built y ship each making
n short speech and adding some part
until the vessel was completed. Mr..
james Gentry acted Santa Claus, and
distributed the gifts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-29
Wns She Mrs Ynger /?

A gentleman coming up from Newport
News several days ago stated yesterday
that he saw a woman whom ne believes
TO have been the missing Mrs. wager,
whose disappearance has occasiontu 50
much concern. She was walking slowly
along the track toward Williamsburg,
and her manner seemed 70 Indicate tnat
she was not in sane condition.
So COR nothing definite has been heard
from Tie missing one.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-29
An Unqualified Clearance of
Suits. Jackets. and Canes

Every Ladies', Misses, and Children's
Ready-to-Wear Garment in our Cloak De
parrment is 10 be sold now regardless OF
cost or value Every article of apparel car
rieS with il Kauimann'S guarantee Of excel
lence and reliability,
TAILORED SUITS. --Silk-Iined. Fly
Front Gray Venetian Suits. man-tsilored.
new boX-plaited back. $40 and CO
Sl2. value. now for ............. pC.SO
Blue Venetian Suits. Black Cheyiot
Suits and Colored Homespun Suits. taii-
orod In the very best. manner. double
breasted or ny-front jackets. silk lined.
now skirts. best $40 value re- G. IN
duccd to-day 20 ................ ~/'OD
All our finer Suits. I'm hgh-grade Chov-
lot Scrges. NCnctiaus. Ilomcspuns and
Camel S. Hair Cloths are now marked at
one-fhird and Onc-fOurth their former
price
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-29
Nlrcininns in New York.


The small boys with their sicds we're
out in FUN f)cee yesier lay enjoying the
1rst snow OF ne season, AMI having a
good tins generally. 49, the time the
Whit. fakcs had covered tho ground
sufhclen.ly q bear he runners. they were
cut on TIC sidewalk dragging their sleds
behind them % sha nearest s'ooa in the
street 50 that Lcy might enipy n few.
hours ccastirg before the snow dis9p-
pearcd,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-29
Nnrscs, Iinii

The annual ball given by the nurses OF
the Old Dominion Hospital to themselves.
was given last night FROM $50 to l2:l5 In
the Nurses Home. The dancing was en-
ioyed refreshments were served. and ar
ter all was over IL was enthusiastically
announced the most enjoyable and sue
cessful in the history Of the custom.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-29
$3.50
Jackets at Half.
SIS Now for $3.50 and $40 Jackets

Ladies' Fine Kersey Top Coats, in Tans
Browns. Castors Blues Grays ana
Blacks full silk lined every one this sea
sons newest style and make Jackets thar
We sold hundreds of this season at $50
and SO all marked down $500
Ladies' IHgh-Class Black 8ouclc Jack
cts. FUN silk lined. redu cd 60 .OS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-29
KaufnaDl & Co.
Annual HaIf-Ho|iday
Clearance and
Pre-Inventory Sales.

Everything radically reduced
stock-taking is at hand--nothing
will be inventoried that is season.
able now. You will notice the
phenomenally low notch to which
prices have been reduced.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-29
Handsome Present

Or. George Ben. Johnston made a pres
ent OF a magnificent riding and driving
horse TO the son OF DR. Christopher Temp
kins. the Dean OF the Medical College Of
Virginia. The animal was bred by Dr.
Reese Gillespie, Of Tazewell. and has tax
en- several prizes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-29
SONver-pcrk inSon,

Mr.. Paul Sewer and Miss Ella Perkln-
son were married at No. 1908 east Broad
street the home Of the BRIDE. al six
O'Clock yesterday evening. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. George II. Spoon
er, and the couple left for Washington
on the 7:I5 o'clock train.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-29

A very important meeting OF the Com
mon Council will be held next Monday
night. when much business in that body
will be transacted. Many new measures
will come up and be considered.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-29
AT THE ALMSH0USE.
The Xmas Entertainment Was Car
rien To- "A Most Successful Finish.

Christmas entertainment for the in
mates Of the AlmshOuse. under the man.
agement Of Superintendent George b.
Davis, was carried OFF with great sue
cess last night. There was an immense
crowd of visitors present 10 witness the
exercises. and a most delightful evening
TO everybody was passed. the lengthy
programme that has been printed was
carried ont in full.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-29
Swell Golf Capes.

Twenty different styles and cOmbina-
u0ns every rich and wanted color COM
Iirat.on. solid c0'ors Blue. Brown. Tan.
&c. with bright paid hounce and hood.
lion Canes worth $50. all at 81 OS
one price ..--.-.--..'. .-... -
100 Golf Capcs. with hood and reyers ol
bright ,,l..s plaid $3.50 value reduced S2.08
Rany-Dav and Walking skirts of Dou-
bIo-Face cloths, in T8us Gmys and
Blues. worth up to $50 an m S2.OS
three lots. S1gS. s. and ........ VO'SC
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-29
MlIIIuERVI AFTER XMAS

of all Imported and Domssti, Millinery At
much less than wholesale prices.
FEDORAS. French felt, Knox shape.
bound edge. worth 81 no" S2.25
Ladies French Felt Walking GI EO
Hats. In Cray and Black. now. VIZ"
Ladies' Light Gray Felt Feaofas.
'ognd edge were SD . i'au''u 75c
Ladies' and Misses Walking Hats.
Fam o ,,..a1 r. srogg to stitched 4SC
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-29

tor q to Z and 10 io) first, Nus Billy
&c TO I and 10 ~ second, p w crest
a TO y third. Time, lila
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-29

Miss Lillian Haynes gave a delightful
progressive heart party last evening IN
honor OF her guest. Miss Corinna Nalz
TIE house was beautifully decorated IN red
nd green ard in the elegant repast served
ofIer the game, the heart was everywhere
IN evidence. IN the bon-bons. ices and
decorations Among the guests were
Misses Elise Parkinson. Gertrude Clark
Mildred Hill. Martha Lundy. Kate Goddin.
Corinna Valz. Elizabeth Bosher. Ethel
Trant, Connie Knox, Belle Baylor, Jean
nctte Ainslie Inez Montague. Mamie
Wright, Imogen Fitzgerald Jennie Nc
Carthy. Lille Lorraine. Sara NAPLES, and
Messrs. Tyre Baylor. seldom Taylor.
Robert Alsop. David Wilson, Maury An
Gtrson. Richard Bidgood William Hnl
John Goddin. Ellis Crenshaw. Percy Mon
tague Douglas Leake, elmer Minor
Pleasant Conquest and William Minor.
one Of the most delightful dancing par
ties Of the season was given last evening
by Misses Rhoda and Edna Davis at their
home on west Grace street Miss RhOda
IN a beautiful white organdie with blue
ribbons. and Miss Edna in white 0rgandie
received the guests In the front drawing
ROOM The rooms were beautifully deco
rated In Christmas wreaths and ever
greens, the mantcls banked IN red and
white carnations and the mirrors draped
in smilax. Behind q screen Of palms In
the back parlor an orchestra was station
ed, and discoursed sweet music throughout
the evening. After the dancing the guests
repaired TO the dining-room, where an
elaborate supper was served The table
decorations were exquisite. From the
chandelier was suspended a large ben OF
holly tied with red satin ribbon, and in
the centre OF the table was a bank OF
red and white carnations. Mrs. c. Lee
Moore. gowned IN lack mousselinc de sole
over yellow sailr. served chocolate Mrs.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-01-01
AMrslNG o. -.


a baby will be attracted FOR time BY
some fine toy that he can simply leok A..
but he will spend ten times as long putting
pegs into holes IN board consrived for
the purpose or IN taking out one by ono
from a well filed basket articles. no mat
ter what-spools. blocks clothes pins. any
thing-so that they are sometimes chang
ed and ne does not tire OF the monotony.
Then the task Of putting them ali hack
keeps him busy for a sflil longer time.
AS baby becomes more discerning and
his fingers more nlmbis. q pleasing de-
vice for his employment e q hoard WITH
yariousiy shaped holes-rotInd. sanar
triangular. etc.-wlth blocks and apher u
70 fit into the various places. shou
these be in bright coiors. his love Tor col
=71y be gratIhed and learning these colo
soon follows Little tasks u carryi
articles from one portion Of the room
another. or from room 70 room 70 roor
viii often keep a child busy and INTEREST,"
for hours