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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-08-25
Poisonous Finger Nails.

Cincinnati Enquirer: The Juice of
the green and growing pineapple is
accredited in Java, the Philippines
and throughout the far east generally
with being a blood poison of a most
deadly nature. 1t is said 10 be the
substance with which the Malays
poison their kreeses and daggers. and
also the 'finger-nair' poison formerly
in use among aboriginal Javanese wo-
men almost universally. These wo-
men cultivated a nail on each hand to
a long, sharp point, and the least
scratch from n of these was certain
death
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-08-25

that man having got his just deserts
after %all-even though in a way that
brought no good to me or mine. L
hope there Is nothing wrong in APP
proving the Judgments of the Most
High and taking what satisfaction q
person can out of them. No doubt
the elected instrument was some poor
creature Richard Willmarth had
wronged. and / do hope they won't
catch him."
ID you know where he was going
when he met his death?"
why, no! How should II"
1t was published in the evening
papers"
Il never see them"
He was going by appointment to
see Michael Mccartney"
She uttered an exclamation of as
constituent, and after a little pause
asked in an awestruck tone:
Did Michael kill him?"
NO." laughed John. The retribu-
0 was not quite SO perfect as that,
1 think"
II knew Michael was in the city, be-
| got a letter from him."
(which you answered by a personal
advertisement"
"How did you know that?"
"He told me So"
The climax of the old lady's amaze
ment had been reached. John had
thought 1t would be best to break his
great news to her gradually, or at
least to bring her by degrees to q
state in which it would not shock her
too severely, as he had an indefinite
but strong impression that women,
when greatly excited, we're apt to go
into Mysteries, of which he had a hor-
ror. But now he deemed her pre-
pared for his disclosures and lost no
time in making them. Beginning with
his encountering McCaifrey's name in
the newspaper on the train, he gave
her n detailed account Of his arduous
nights work. ending mis- recital with
the triumphant exhibition of the old
mans written confession and the
long concealed agreement.
The widow heard his story through
without interruption, but demonstrate
ing by her attitude of breathless Gag
erness and the expression of strained
attention in her c~ountenance her in
tense interest in his revelations. When
all had been told, she closed her eyes
while she offered up a fervent prayer
of Thanksgiving to Him whose Justice
is sure, but whose mercy endureth
forever. Then her gratitude to John
as His agent broke forth. Tears Of
JOY stood in her eyes and her voice
quavered as, clasping his head be-
tween her hands, she repeatedly
kissed his brow and murmured:
my son! My son! / did not know
how kind God was in sending you TO
mel"
When she had regained control over
her emotion, John, with a little hest
fancy, yentured an inquiry after
Adele.
"She is WELL" replied the mother,
with a smile, "but says she does not
want to see you"
"Well, it is pretty late, or early"
replied John, with good natured OBJ
tuseness.
"But this is irrespective Of the
hour"
"EhP How so? Why that?"
"She took a note to your house on
the day / received McCafTrey's letter
asking you to come up here as soon
rs you returned, but did not leave It,"
mo? Why not?"
Continued next week.)
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-08-25
CHICAGO BELLE TO REIGN.
Lady Arthur Butler 60 Become Mis-
trcss of Kilkenny Cnstle.

trcss OF Kilkenny Castle.
A former Chicago belle may soon
become marchioness of Ormonde and
mistress of Castle Kilkenny, SAYS the
Chicago News. She is n daughter of
the late General Arson Stager and a
sister OF Mrs.-F. S. Gorton. 212O
Prairie Twelve years ago she
became the bride of Lord Arthur But
Ter and since has resided in England
and Ireland, except for a short period
in 1892, when she visited relatives In
this city. In girlhood she was famed
as a beauty and maturity has added
to her charms.
Only a life that is fast ebbing
stands between Lady Butler and a
high position in Great Britain's social
world. The Earl of Ormonde is dying.
He Is the elder brother of Lord Ar
thur Butler and as the earl has no is
sue the titles and large entailed estate
will so to Lord Arthur.
The eldest son of Lady Butler, now
10 years old, will become Earl of o.
sorry at the death of his uncle. Among
the titles to which Lord Butler will
succeed is that of hereditary chief
butler and cup bearer of the Irish
crown. The royal blood of England is
in the veins of the Buffers. Princess
Elizabeth of the Plantagnet line,
daughter of King Edward l., is one of
their ancestors.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-08-25
Making War News.

indianapolis Press: Rumors, like q
fat man in a folded bed, were thick
and fast.
The rival press agents Mt Shanghai
were six points each and the world
waited with bated breath.
He who dealt turned n jack.
Quit" he cried, and Immediately
massacred every foreigner in the flow.
cry kingdom. ''Your little old peace
rumor," he remarked sardonically to
his defeated opponent, will have &c
wait another day"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-08-25
BEST FOR THE BOWELS.

No matter what ais you, headache to a
cancer, you will never get well until your
bowels are put right. CASCARETS help
nature, cure you without n grippe or pain,
produce easy natural movements, cost
you just 10 cents 10 start getting your
health back. CASCARETS Candy Ca
thartic, the genuine, put up In metal
boxes, every tablet has G.. G. G. stamped
III il. Beware OF limitations.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-08-25
$4,000 for E,vi,. Machine.

Our government is to devote S25. OoC
for experimenting with flying ma.
chimes for use in the army. This is a
large sum, and yet it cannot compare
with that spent by those who expert
ment with so-called dyspepsia cures.
Take Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. Ii
Is made expressly to cure constipa-
ton, dyspepsia and all stomach dis
orders.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-08-25
Some Men Meyer Learn.

Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph: II
distinctly recall the last total eclipse
OF the sum-" remarked Mr.. Home
wood. ut occurred in 1860, you well
remember, Miss Beechwood."
"Sir!" said Miss Beechwood, freez-
ingly; and Mr.. Homewood wondered
how he had put his foot in it this
time.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-08-25
Knew Her Habit.

Indianapolis Journal: "That type.
writer girl isn't in love with anybody
around this Office" :
"How do you know?"
why, when she gets too warm she
takes her collar off"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-08-25
Three lives I.laf.

Chicago, Aug. 16.-Three lives were lost
early today by fire. the result Of an ex-
plosion Of natural gas In a two-story
frame building. -Thirty-fourth street, near
State Three others are supposed to be
In. the ruins. The dead: Mildred Levi.
artist; q colored cool and an unknown
woman. Three Levi children are miss
inc
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-08-25
Pale
and
Weak
Women

Beauty and strength In
women vanish early In
life because of monthly
pain or some menstrual
kIeguiarity. Many suf-
fer silently and SEQ their
best gifts fade away.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-08-25

A Hebrew officer with the German
forces in China has just r~ediscovered
the tribe of Hebrews native to China
who were first found centuries ago.
They constitute a small and dwin-
ding community at Kaifengnu, the
capital of the province OF Honau,
where the high priests calculate their
people have been settled for 1000
wears.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-08-25
Tho InsDiration.

Puck: "Fhew! hat was n hot old
sermon Mr.. Pounderout handed to us
this morning. What do you suppose
inspired him to d~enounce all the
pomps and vanities so bitterly"
"He vas defeated for the golf club
championship yesterday"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-08-25
Lydia e. ~Plnkham's Vegetable Compound

helps women preserve
rOundnesS of form, and
freshness of face be-
cause IL makes their en-
tire female organism
healthy. IL carries wO-
mon safely through tho
various natural crises
and is tho safeguard of
w0nsan's health.
Tho truth about fhfs
great medicine is foid In
the letters from, women
being published In this
paper constantly.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-08-25
The University Of Notre Dame,
NOTRH DAME, INDIANA.

~ DNWEt HNDIANA.
Classics, Letters. Economics and History
Journalism, Art, Science, Pharmacy. law
Civn; Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
Inorough Preparatory and Commercial
Courses. Ecclesiastical students nj special rates
Rooms Free. Junior or Senior Year. Collegiate
courses. Rooms to Rent; moderate charge.
81. Edwards Hall, for boys under IL
The 57th Year will open Septe mber 9Th ,ooo
Catalogues Free. Address y"
REV. A. MORRiSSEY, c. S. c., President.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-08-25
Do Your Feet Ache ana Burn,

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot
Ease, a powder for the feet. 1t makes
tight or new shoes feel easy. Cures
Corns. Bunions, Swollen, Hot and Sweat
ing Feet. At all druggists and shoe
stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE. AID.
dress Allen s. Olmsted. Leroy, N. Y.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-08-25
RESIGNS THE PRESIDENCY.
Head OF Columbian Republic Re.
tires From Ofice.

New York, Aug. ia cable received
here from Bogota announces the resigna-
ton of President San Clement, OF the re-
public Of Colombia. Vice President Mar
raquin will serve out the four years that
remain OF his term. The action on San
Clement will bring about a change in the
political system Of Colombia.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-08-25
His tn ncsc Name.

indianapolis Journal: al wonder
unused the shoe clerk boarder, "whc
gets up all these Chinese dispatches? 2
II think his name is Wun Heap Ii
said the Cheerful Idiot.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-08-25
RUMBLE BY RECLAMATION.
Nominated by Republicans OF the
Second District.

Davenport, H., Aug. 16.-Captain
John n. w. Rumple, Of Iowa City, was
this afternoon nominated for congress
by exclamation, to succeed Joe II,
Lane, of Davenport, as representative
from the Second district. Mr.. Lane
had declined a denomination and nom.
mated Rumple in the convention.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-08-25
Bubonic Piaeue Aboard.

London. Aug. 16.-The British steam@
Clan Macarthur, OF the Clan line, which
sailed from Calcutta July Is, via Port
Said for London, Is quarantined In the
plague which has occurred on board the
vessel
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-08-25
FOREST FIRE IN COLORADO.
Millions OF Feet or Timber May Be
DESTROYED.

Creestone, Colo, Aug. 16.-A great for
est fire is raging in Creestone canyon,
just of Baca grant No. 4. High winds
have caused 1t to spread with great RAJ
pidity. Unless a heavy rain should fall
within a day or two millions of feet of
valuable timber will be destroyed.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-08-25
Halls Catarrh Cure
Is taken internally. Price rs cents.
M Other Variety

Judge: Productivity does a run.
away automobile cut such capers2
Conwigger-Because, my boy, II
hasn't any horse sense.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-08-25

Piso'sC Cure cannot be too highly spo-
ken of as a cough cure. j. w. O'Brien.
322 Third avenue, NJ, Minneapolis,
Mimi, January 6, 1900.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-08-25
Useful.

Tit-Bits: Fair Painter hope you
don't mind my sketching in your
field2
Farmer--Lord, no. missile! You
keep the birds off the peas better'n
a ordinary scarecrow.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-08-25
The PURSUIT or DeWET.

Kitchener Pressing Him Hard, Hut
Hasn't Caught Him Yet.
Krugersdorp, Wednesday, Aug. 49,
DeWet has crossed the krugersdorp-
Potchefstrcm railway and is making
to the north in order to join Com.
mandant Delarey, who is holding
~Rustenburg. Kitchener and other
generals are pursuing him and press
ing him hard. His force is reported
to be at Ventersdorp.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-08-25
Her

Puck; Minister Now, little girl,
you want to be a Christian, don't
you?
Ethel-No, sir; I'd rather sing in
the choir!
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-08-25

New York city has 1922 polling
places, only fifty-one less than the
whole state of Nebraska, and nine
more than there are in North Caro-
lima.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-08-25
Called Her Hand

Denver Times: "Sir," said the bash
full sutton, Il call for your daughters
hand.'
What does she hold?" asked tn,
old poker fiend suspiciously.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-08-25

The press club of Mobile is raising
a fund for the purchase Of a silver SER
vice to be presented to the new United
States battleship Alabama.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-08-25

dragged out of your possession
In court, and you'll never draw
breath outside of a prison again
as long as you live. Take your choice.
You can't get away, you know, for
you are watched every minute by the
ponce, and the first step. you take to
escape viii be the signal for your ar
rest"
ooh, sir, are they really xvatchjn'
me-"
Yes, upon my honor. 1 met a man
at the loot of the stairs whom / knew
10 DE an officer in plain clothes, and
there are others in the neighborhood.
know 1t. III you do not do as 1 tell
you now you will be put on the wit
ness stand, whether it kills you or
not, and once there l should not won
der IL you would have to answer a
good many ugly questions about other
things than the Hall affair. Your rec
ord has a good many shady spots in
it,"
oh, indeed, sir, there are none,"
protested the old man in evident
alarm. Sure, mt loife has been as
innocent and free from harrum as a
baby's barring this one little matter
that allowed meself TO be persuaded
into sayin nothin about until now.
But for the love of heaven, sir, don't
set the layers on me. I'm only a
poor old man, an they'd rattre me so
it'd be the death av me-
Give up the paper, then, and IN
fess."
II will, sir; 1 will. oh, indeed, l
VIII. The Lord knows / always meant
to do right by Mrs. Hall. She's a
dacint woman, sir. Ill give up the
paper. But We must keep me from
harrum."
So eventually he did give UP the
long concealed agreement between
Abner G. Hall and his false friend, es-
tablishing at least the moral Justice
OF the widows claims, upon which
the name of Michael Mccartney APP
peared as witness. And he also die
tated a detailed confession of the in.
famously treacherous transaction,
which John Latham wrote out and
had him sign, though he trembled so
that his signature was almost illegi-
bic. Kitty and her father were also
required TO affiX their signatures TO
the document as witnesses. The girl
had learned in the public school to
write her name fairly well, but the
hopeful candidate FOR an Inspector
ship made an Y between the Dennis"
and the Burns"
And now" said John Latham to
himself as he descended the stairs
from Mr.. McCaffrey's apartments,
for n call on Mrs. Hail."
A distant church clock, as he
reached the street, sounded the mid
night hour, and the drowsy driver of
the hack, when told TO get over on
the east side and up IN Harlem as
quickly as possible" demurred, growl-
ing that his horses were tired out.
Promise of doubling the fare quickly
dispelled his commisseration for his
beasts, however, and the vehicle set
off at a rafting pace, carrying, per-
haps, the most happy and exultant
man 1t had ever held. But the round
about way was long, md the streets
in some places eNecrable-as New
Workers are accustomed to having
their thoroughfares-so that the
clock struck again before John
reached his destination.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-08-25
Every Row and Girl

should learn TO write with Carter's Ink.
because 1t Is the best In the world. link
llngs In Ink" free. Carter's Ink Co., Bos.
ton.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-08-25

Mrs. winsisw's soorniEs srNuY fer Children
~teething, softens the gums. reduces Inflammation.
ailays pain. cures wind collie. CSC q bottle.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-08-25

The very latest thing in an orna
mental iron door lock is a night KEY.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-08-25
M'KiNLEY BACK IN WASHINGTON.

President Arrived ut tho Capital
This Morning.
Washington, Aug. 16.-The presi-
dent, Mrs. Mckinley, Secretary Cor
telyou and DIR. Rixey arrived at the
White House at 1885 this morning.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-06-12
CLEVER TACTICS OF DEWET.
Cutting of British Communicat Ions
Confuses Plans

NEW YORK, June IA dispatch TO
me Tribune from London says:
The Boer commands in the Free State,
commanded by Dewet and Olivier. prob
ably muster about 5000 men. Opposed
to them there are about six divisions.
exclusive of the troops lining the rail-
way. Gen. Colvillc with the Ninth
division Is at Hebron; Gen. Methuen,
with the First, at Lndlsy; Gen. Cherm-
side. with The Third, nj ILroonstad; Gen.
Rumble and Gen. Brabsnt. with the
Eghth and Colonial divisions. at Fcks-
burg; Gen. Clements. with the Twelfth
brigade, at Sanekal, and Gen, Kelly
Kenny with another brigade of the
sixth and probably other forces. at
Bnemfontein
There must be 10000 British troops
available for operations against Dewet
and olivier, and each II these six col
umns il too strong to he attacked. Only
two of the six columns are supplied DE-
reclly b. the railway and the remaining
four are either dependent upon convovs
or endeavoring 10 live off the country
The difficulties Of transport were serious
enough to cripple these scattered forces,
and when Gen. Roberts was cut off from
communication with Kroonsstad there
were six generals following orders and
there was nobody in supreme command
IN The Free state There is no Official
news from any 81 these columns Dewet
could hardly hit upon cleverer tactics for
throwing the British plans into confu-
sion.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-06-12
UNITED STATES In CHINA.
This Government VIII Cooperate
with Other Nations to Extent of
Protecting lite aud Property

NEW YORK June II A special q, the
Tribune from Washington says.
The Intervention 90 the n.ted states in
tho chinese crisis Involving the renrtten-
tsttnHs already made by Minister C0uwer,
together with The action taken by Aflrirai
kempff both under the discretion allowed
them by the presidents distinctions are
declared ofncirLly 10 exhaust this govern
ment's resources. 80 far 90 they can be
APPLIED az the present ttfna Withou' a
distinct change IN national policy. NA.rh e
regarded az most remote. and except auder
xraNeaY complicated international CON a..
leEs affecting no, only the stability ~ ths
ChtneeN empire hist tNe eauilihriur1 ~ Eu.
rope the good csfces ~ the Amerissa tsr1-
ctes al Picking and TienfSln as well As lu fu-
tufr eenters ~ disturbances win Ne limit
81 TO such efforts for the protection ~
American interests Rs tha participation ~
Minister Canger IN tho inslstent demands
en- Az the ;orr'sn representative uron TIE
II tHsn ~ the wRc"r empress
10y S1esdins security 80 the HE anil prop
sfty ~ aliens ara the landing NJ arm
- f9tcNs aud Ire dispatrh ~ Euphoats
~ furnish me neceesary protection N
peynnd This Il = now clearly srlsrst,.,
IN Washington other nations propose fa q.
perhaps a. once bur to Vnrei t.l.cs
whee entering thN concert up 20 that
polnt wfl Act INDEPENDENTLY II ~ eH IN
rro erd'rgs. wAAA viii probably lend o.
change ~ dynasty ana rnrNnus ~.- ,fs-
,'0n 'hr0uEho II the enlptve IL is r~aNahts
no"Nf r. thHt Whatever rvrura fNr rer1-
lNrrrial Interests .hia -e.utt,. ...a ,ge
taslS ~ se'isHei IN tNs written omen
ecer compact shall v,, 30 rr..fie,.f r,so
~ ca"N x tho c'lr&'t1n hv r'Ne- Do. Ne-g
~ IVY ~" r~nAa}rlus east line ard f., .t-
t""~ion - seheros - 'r Nuenre tev70f .N,ir
n..srn' evoceiing'y elastic 'mlts
I'VE contingency ~ permanent territorial
e,agroa rnmen' i. ,erArlsd As ~ distant.
sieg ny re rnl'et, s'9,es nap az u
extensive ui"te5Y operations Pos 'hr s,r-
eis0 'orcNs armand Tekirr ana TSen'.f4
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-06-12
GOVERNOR STEPHENS
TRIES TO EXPLAIN i


street. Washington avenue, Compton
Heights and Park avenue lines. Up to
late hour no reports OF disorders had been
received by the board OF police. The sur
veillance Of the police department was no.
relaxed In the least as compared with the
preceding days of the strike. II anything
their efforts We're redouhled In maintaining
peace and order as in some quarters It was
feared the lawless element Of the COM
munity might possibly tske measures to
even up yesterdays score. when three
striking employees were killed and nine
persons injured by the posse. In the same
degree the two regiments OF the posse were
on their mettle
ProcIamnt,or. by the Mayor.
In answer to letter directed by Chief
of Police Campbell this evening TO Mayor
zegenhein,. the following proclamation
was issued by the latter:
Whereas, during the tendency OF the
present railway strike and the crisis
through which the city is now passing, Il
is OF the utmost public Importance that all
excitement be suppressed and that no ects
OF any kind be done which may tend to
produce or create excitement In pIhiic
places, such as the assembling OF crowds
or groups of persons upon the streets. the
discussion Of the situation In bosterous
language or the dischargins OF fire arms or
fireworks.
Therefore. 7. the undersigned mayor Of
the city of st. Louis, by virtue of the
power in me invested by law. do hereby
proclaim and direct that all persons in the
city of St. Louis refrain from gathering In
numbers on the public streets or In public
places; that all persons particularly wo.
men and children, remain indoors lis much
as possible until the present situation is
relieved; that teering or abusive language.
or language calculated to provoke a breach
OF the peace be not INDUCED in.
And all persons are especially warned
against the discharge, within the city
limits of firearms of any description. and
against the firing or exploding of bombs
torpedoes. frecrackers or any species of
fireworks
"All minors are warned to keep within
doors during the next three days and par
ents are notified that all minors found ont
OF doors between one hour after sunset and
one hour before sunrise are subject 10 ar
rest and Imprisonment under the provisions
of section 2i39 Of the Revised Statutes Of
Missouri OF 1899.
(signed) HENRY ZrDGENHEIM
Mayor"
President Halves. Of the police board, said
tonight that the mayors proclamation
would be risidly enforced