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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-06-30
Ratification Meetink.

A Mckinley and Roosevelt ratification
meeting by the republicans of Custer
and vicinity will be held at Garlock's
opera house this Saturday evening.
Col. James A. George of Deadwood, and
other speakers. will be present and ad-
dress the people upon the political
Issues of tfe day, under the auspices Of
the Custer City Mckinley Club. Every
body invited to be present.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-06-30
For over Fifty Yaars

An Old and Well-Tried Remedy
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for over fifty years by millions OF
mothefs for theft children while teeth
ing, with perfect success. 1t soothes
the child, softens the gums, allays all
pain, cures wind collie, and is the best
remedy for Diarrhea. Is pleasant to
the taste. Sold by Druggists in every
part of the World. Twenty-Five cents a
bottle. Its value is incalculable. Be sure
and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup, and take no other kind.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-06-30

Regarding the prosperity now prev
alent in the West, a paper from the in
terror of Nebraska says: with the
price of steers ranging at from $460 to
$500 in Omaha, hogs near the So so mark,
corn near the 80 mark at home, and
the country full of money, it doesn't look
as though the presidential campaign is
going TO materially affect prosperity, at
least not in the agricultural and stock
growing belt. -Four years ago hogs sold
for So 80 in Stanton, while good corn
commanded but ii cents. Oats, rye
and barley show the same wide differ
ence in price. Butter is worth nearly
double what it was then. The same is
true of everything the farmer has to sell,
with the exception Of wheat. and even
that is several cents higher now than
then"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-06-30

The agricultural reports show that
our sale Of agricultural products abroad
during the past three years, lS97.lS99
were more than $5O0.000,0O0 greater
than the preceding three years, 1894
1896. The American farmer is partici
patipg ia the benefits Of expansion.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-06-30

The settlement of the trust" question
is not a political one but it calls for the con,
certed action and b st judgment Of all
legislators. Whenever "trust" tends
to impair the rights and privileges oi
citizens, it aims neither at republicans
democrats nor populists, but at all alike
Therefore the representatives of all the
people should join hands for the protec'
tiOn of all
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-06-30

The prosperity upon which the re.
publican party mainly relies for victory
is the genuine article. 1t is unex.
ampled in the history of this or any
other country. 1t is so great and all
pervading that the calamity howlers oi
1896 haye lapsed into silencs.-Wash
inufon Post
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-06-30
Rspubiicsn state Ticket.

For Congress Charles H. Burke, OF Pierre.
For Congress-Eben w. Martin, OF Deadwood
For Governor-Charles N. Herreid, OF Eureka
OF Springfield.
For Secretary OF State--0. G. Berg, OF Sphinx.
For TTeasurer--John Schamber, Hutchinson
For superintendent OF Public fn3traction-E
E. Collins, OF Clay.
For Commissioner Of Schools and Public Lands
David Eastman.
For Attorney Gencrai--.John L. Pyle, Beadle.
For Railroad Commissioner-Frank Lecocq,
OF Douglas.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-06-30

The ways and means committee very
properly sat down upon Representative
Richardson's (democrst proposition to
admit sugar and molasses free of duty
from Cuba and Puerto Rico. Its effect
would have been to make present OF
$l4 600, 900 to the sugar trust.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-06-30
Employment for the summer

H'VfoS "'o11V 1o1 e11o Ns11111I1et
isnow the question for many men it is
time to decide; you can male money
selling our complete assortment of fruit
and ornamental stock for fall delivery.
Write forterIns. Address The Jewell
Nursery Co., Lake City, MINI. tEstab.
lished 1868. One thousand acres.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-06-30

Hon. E. w. Wilson, West Virginia's
fol mer Democratic governor has written
an able paper in favor of the retention of
the Philippines. Mr.. Wilson contends
that he is still Democrat, but none
the less an American. He will have a
splendid chance to engage in an argu-
ment with the Democratic leaders.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-06-30

Argus Leader: Congressman E. w
Martin may now be said to have fairly
begun his campaign. A Hot Springs
newspaper speaks ofhim as "a sham,'
"a fraud of the first water" ~ corpor-
alton tool" and so forth and so on. This
shows that the popocrats have begun
their campaign Of education.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-06-30
August Flowers.


ut is a surprising fact" says Prof.
Houton, "th.t in my travels in all parts
of the world, for the last ten years I
have met more people having used
Green's August Flower than any remedy
for dyspepsia, deranged liver and stoIn-
ach, and for constipation. find for
tourists and salesmen. or for person
filing Office positions, where headaches
and bad feelings from irregular habits
exists, that Green's August Flower is a
grand remedy. 1t does not injure the
system by frequent use, and is excel
lent for sour stomachs and indigestion"
Sample bottles free at A. J. Jones & Cos.
Sold by dealers in all civilized coun-
tries.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-06-30
AZ W ealth of Beauty

Is often hidden by unsightly pimples
eczema, letter, erysipelas, salt rheum
etc. Bucklen's Arnica Salve will glorify
the face by curing all skin eruptions
also cuts, bruises, burns, boils felons
ulcers, and worst forms of piles. Only
25 cts. u box. Cure Guaranteed. Sold
by A. J. Jones & Co.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-06-30

Exports from the United States to
Cuba, Porto Rico, Hawaii. the Philip
pine and Samoan Islands will reach
s45, ,000,0 900 in the fical year ending with
this month, being three times larger
than in 1885, This is good expansion.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-06-30

In 1896, President Mckinley said:
hope that the time will not be Tar
distant when every workingman in this
country can get work, and get it, too. al
fair and remunsratiye wages." The
time was not far distant, and it is still
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-06-30

Congressman Robt. J. Gamble is SER
iously Ill at his home in Yankton with
brain fever. as q result OF severe attack
Of grip in March and April, and hard
work since. At last accounts he was
slightly better, but still very low.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-06-30
B. &. M. r. R., Custer, S. D.

All who suffer from piles will be glad
to learn that DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve will give them instant and perma.
nent relief. 1t will cure eczema and all
skin diseases. Beware of counterfeits.
A. J. Jones & Co.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-06-30

The Lawrence county populists con-
vention at Deadwood last Saturday,
adopted resolutions fayororab.e to
Judge Moore for congress.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-06-30

Senator James II. Kyle announces
that under recent act Of congress no il
permitted to designate q cadet for thi.
state for the West Point Military Aca
DENY. A preliminary examination o.
applicants will be held at Yankton next
Tuesday, July 3rd, beginning at 8 O'Clock
a. m. Applicants should furnish @
physician certificate as to physica
soundness. The examination will in,
clude the subjects reading. writing. ortho
graphy, arithmetic, English grammer
geography and history. Such students
only as are thoroughly conversant with
these subjects should present them
selves.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-06-30

The committee will have numerous
other features that will create amuse-
ment and entertainment for the crowd.
In all races where an entrance fee is
charged, five entrys will be required and
three to start.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-06-30
Half Fare.

Commencing Saturday, January 9Th,
1900, and each Saturday thereafter I
will sell tickets to Hot Springs and re-
turn, good to return up to and including
following Tuesday after date of sale.
~ y, xo,a.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-06-30

Garlock is selling lots of Rambler
wheels this spring. People are begin
ming to know good wheel when they
see IT,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-06-30

The people of Hot Springs were told
that a Cyclone" would sweep down
upon them last Saturday night, in the
form OF j. II, DAVIS of Texas. The
gentlemen came but no cyclone-noth.
ing but little wind. True he cayoorted
in rather fiinnel shaped. odd manner
but then he didn't rip and tear things tc
pieces in any clyclonish way. He may
have doubled himself up several times
and somersaulted over the speakers
stand "a few times but no damage result.
ed therefrom. He may have struck
several poets Of Euro pc" but nc
one viewed the shock with alarm. Oh
course he twisted things very seiously
once or twice-especially himself an d
the truth.-Star.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-06-30
The Fourth at Custer.

The following program has been ar
ranged by the executive committee for
the Fourth: 49,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-06-30
Burlington Route--The Democratic Ma.
tionai Convention.

Only few weeks to the big conyen-
tion at Kansas City. Time you decided
about your route. Time you found out
for yourself-how quickly and com.
fortably you can reach Kansas City II
you take the Burlington. The rate will
be one fare for the round trip and tick
cts will be on sale July 2 and 8. SEQ
the local ticket agent of the B. & M!
X. Il. j. FRANCIS,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-06-30

Morning salute, at sunrise.
n. m. Music by Band.
900 Grand Parade.
$3.50 Grafton of the day and reading of Declar.
alton of Independence.
10 80 Bicycle Race, entrance fee 80 cents. First
prize S5 90, second $3.50.
IL 100 100 yard Foot Race prize $3.50.
IL 80 Boys Foot Race free for boys under H.
First prize $3.50, second $l.00, third 80 cts
/ 80 Horse Race, free for all. First prize
$1,000, second $500. Entrance fee $780,
200 Poney Race. First prize $500, second
prize $780, Entrance fee 30 cts.
2:20 Slow Mule Race. Prize $3.50.
2:45 Ladies Bicycle Race. First prize $500
second prize $3.50.
800 Long Range Target Shoot. First prize
$1,000, second prize $500. Entrance fee
Si.00.
$3.50 Ball Game. Prize $4,000.
4;30 Archery Tournament. First prize $1,000
second prize $500 Entrance fee Sl.00.
$500 Egg Race. First prize $500 second $3.50
$3.50 Sack Race, so yards, prizes $500 and Sl.50
700 Bun Race, prizes $500 and $780,
1880 Balloon AscenSlons.
900 Dance.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-06-30

The secretary of the navy has author
ICED the name Of South Dakota for an
armored cruiser
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-06-30
General Passenger Agent.

Big Vein coal is the best grade Of
smithing coal mined.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-30
HAVE NOT DECLARED WAR.
Russia, Germany and Japan Have Not
Joined TO Fight China-Latest
from Conser.

Washington, Aug. 27.-Russia, Ger
many and Japan have not declared
war upon China, either separately or
in concert. This statement is made
upon authority of the highest char
acter. What those nations may do
within the next AS hours, or within the
next fortnight, is a question which no
one in Washington is prepared to an
swer.
London, Aug. 27.-Shanghai advices
say that the report of the capture of
Emperor Kwang Hsu by the japanese
was erroneous. 1t was a case of mis-
taken identity. The Paking CORE
spondent of the Daily Telegraph, wir-
ing August 10, reasserts that the en-
press dowager fled westward, and
adds: "She has a bodyguard of 1900,
and as the mountainous character of
the country would prevent artillery
following. ii is believed that she will
not be pursued"
Washington, Aug. 2s.--After several
davs' intermission in Chinese advices
the government Monday received two
dispatches which presumably bring its
advices up to the most recent date.
There are indications that the principal
delays in the lines of communication
are encountered between Tientsin and
Picking, fact explainable by the news
paper advices that small bands of Box
ers are operating on the line of COM
munication of the Picking campaign
force. Such interruption would delay
all messages several days, as they
would have to be sent from Chefoo to
Shanghai by steamer, trip of about
four days.
Washington, Aug. 2s.-The depart
ment of state makes public the fol-
lowing dispatch from Minister Conger,
received Monday morning:
From Taku, Aug. 27.-Secretary of State,
Washington: No important movements
since last dispatch. Military is trying to
restore. No representative of the Chinese
government encountered yet. Several min
listers of the tsung-li-yamen reported In the
city and are expected to appear soon. GEN
erals decide not TO enter imperial palace.
leaving 1t practically vacant. Two thou
sand Germans arrived to-day.
CSigne0 "CONGER."
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-30
FOOLS THE BRITISH.
De Wet Is Headed for the Orange
River COIony-Troops Stumble
Into Boer Plot.

Krugersdorp, Aug. 27.-Command-
ant De Larey appeared Friday before
Bank Station with a large force and
summoned the garrison, commanded
by Lord. Albemarle, to surrender,
which the garrison refused to do. In
the meantime De Wet took advantage
of this ruse and crossed the river to-
wards the Orange River colony.
London, Aug. 27.-Lord Roberts has
left Pretoria and has fixed his head
quarters at Wonderfontein, the sec
ond station west of Machadodorp,
where the bulk of the Beers in arms
are supposed to be. Wiring from
there, August "a, he says:
"Buller reports the Beers laid trap for
his cavalry August %, opening with several
guns at fairly short range. The English
guns silenced the Beers, but when the firing
ceased and the pickets were being placed
for the night by some mistake two com
panies of the Liverpool regiment advanced
1900 yards into a hollow out of sight of
the main body, where they were surround
ed by the Beers and suffered severely"
The Liverpools lost ten men killed
and Capt. Pioneer and As men wound
ed. In addition, they had 80 men
missing. Gen. Buffers other casual
ties August % were 20 men killed,
wounded or missing.
London, Aug. 2s.-The war office
has received the following dispatch
from Lord Roberts:
1.-THE Beers have been beaten back by
Bruce Hamilton at Winburg. Gen. Olivier
has been captured
Lord Roberts adds that Gen. Olivier
was "the moving spirit among the
Beers in the southeast portion of the
Orange colony during the war"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-30
HEAT CHECKS TRADE.
High Temperature the Chief Draw
back TO Business in the
Western states.

New York. Aug pr. G. Dun G. Co.'S
Weekly Review of Trade says ''The sky
is not cloudless, but there has been no
backward movement of business this week.
The chief drawback of the week has been
the intense heat in some sections of the
west. which was more efficient in retard-
ing business than the lower temperatures
east was in stimulating Il Crop advices
continue as cheerful as at any time late
ly, and the labor situation shows no impor-
tant change in working forces. Prices are
steady but there is talk of a decline per-
haps ten dollars per ton in steel rails short
ly. to a basis at which IL is believed the
railroads will be willing TO place orders
for the ensuing years supplies. More good
news comes from the great iron centers,
where bridge and boat builders and makers
of agricultural implements. stoves and cast
iron pipes are all eager to secure raw or par
TALLY finished material Prices are sus-
tanned and in few cases move upward
Iron generally is a more solid and better
balanced market than for two months
past.
Wheat declined still further on Satur-
day, touching the lowest price since early
in June and making the fan 1850 from the
top point of the season about two months
ago. Vigorous marketing by farmers shows
their willingness to sell at current prices,
receipts at primary markets during three
weeks amounting to 1899 $50 bushels.
against 10 633, 05l last year. Daily figures of
exports continue light, although there is
much talk of purchasing for foreign ac-
count. Prices recovered from the lowest
point. traders on the short side taking
profits freely. Corn is steady but a drop
last year makes the present price only four
cents above that of 1899
Failures for the week were III in the
United States. against 1853 last year, and %
in Canada, against 16 last year"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-30
KILLED BY LIGHTNING.
Man and Wife Meet Death in an EIec-
tricaI Storm-Camp Meeting
Grounds Flooded.

Rockford, H., Aug. 27-Thousands
of dollars damage was caused in this
vicinity by a terrific rainstorm. The
residence of William Brader, three
miles north of Holcomb, was struck
by lightning and Brader and his wife
killed in their bed. Their child, two
years old, who was sleeping with
them, escaped with slight injuries.
There are many reports of live stock
killed by lightning, 20 horses and cat
tie perishing in the vicinity of Hol-
comb. The storm was severe in
Rockford. Streets were washed out
and Easements and cellars filed. At
Epworth Grove, where the Methodist
camp meeting is being held, the
grounds were flooded and tents lev
eled, the campers taking refuge in
the tabernacle
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-30
AN ALL-NIGHT BATTLE.
Fatal Attempt 10 Arrest n Female
Doctor at Gilman, Il.-Two
Persons Killed.

Gilman, ILL.,, Aug. 28-Two men
killed, three wounded-two of them
perhaps fatally--one woman wounded
and her residence burned, are the re-
suits of an ail-night battle between a
mob and Mrs. DIR. c. w. Wright, who
was accused of the murder of Bessie
Salter, the 16-year-old daughter of a
citizen of Gilman.
THE DEAD-John Myers. laborer en-
ployed by Mrs. DR.. Wright
Michael Ryan. citizen serving as deputy
constable.
FATALLY WoUNDED-Lawrence Ryan.
brother of the dead man, wounded in abdo-
men.
George willoughby. citizen. shot through
left lung.
Mrs. DR.. C. w. Wright, shot through
right shoulder. bullet taking downward
course.
SERIOUSLY wOUNDED-Peter Lauer,
member of the citizens attacking party;
shot through stomach.
The tragedy was precipitated by
the investigation of the coroner's
jury into the death of bessie Salter,
16-year-old girl of Leonard, ILL.,,
who died in Mrs. Wright's lying-in
hospital Friday night. A warrant
WIS lSouCd III WI ,. hAiSh . oAANSts
A number of deputies gathered upon
the street, accompanied by Constable
Nilstead. Mrs. Wright barred the door,
and in forcing an entrance the con-
stable encountered unexpected oppo-
sition. They broke the outer door
open and entered the darkened rooms.
Michael Ryan felt his way across the
first room and was about to enter the
door of the inner apartment, when
shot rang out, and he fell dead.
About three o'clock the family of Mi
chael Ryan arrived. The dead man had
been carried to the bushes near the
house where he met his death. A mob
of probably $50 people had gathered.
Most of them were armed. The scenes
of grief which followed the arrival of
Ryan's wife and children fired the
crowd with frenzy. They seized dozens
of bundles of straw, saturated them
with petroleum, piled them against the
front and sides of the so-called hospital.
and applied the torch. In a moment
the place was mass of flames.
The mob then dispersed. 1t had
| been reported that there were three
women in the house besides Mrs.
Wright, but no signs of them have
been found. The house was destroyed
| with its contents.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-30
MR.. BRYAN DECLINES.
VIII Not Attend Grand Army En-
cnmpment In Chicago Because of
President McKinIey's Absence.

Chicago, Aug. 2s.-William ]. Bryan
has declined to be visitor at the ma
tional G. A. r. encampment. He sent
message to William II. Harper, head
of the local committee, saying that be-
cause of the absence of President Nc
Kinley from the encampment he con-
sdered it advisable to remain away.
His telegram follows:
Lincoln. Neb., Aug. CIV. Fl. Harper, Ex-
ecutive Director Grand Army Reunion,
Chicago: Since President Mckinley is de-
tanned by public business. believe the pro-
prieties of the occasion demand that /
also decline, and thus relieve the reunion
of any appearance of partisanship.
w. j. BRYAN.
The local committee, through Mr..
Harper, expressed its regrets at the in
ability of Mr.. Bryan to be present by
sending him the following message:
Chicago, Aug. 27.-W. ]. Bryan. Lincoln:
Your telegram declining invitation to the
grand army reunion because of President
Mcxinleys absence by reason of his public
duties is received. The executive commit
tee appreciates your delicacy of sentiment
under the circumstances, while regretting
that we cannot have the pleasure and
honor of entertaining you.
w H HARPER.