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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-12-12

In La Nature Is an interesting article
on the influence of muscular energy In
eliminating alcohol which has been In
troduced into the blood. M. Grehant
made a series of experiments, dosing
with alcohol, and then examined the
blood after a varying number OF
He found that under ordinary circum-
stances the elimination of alcohol was
extremely slow. He then had con-
structed q wheel. three meters In d.
ameter, into which a dog could be
placed and kept moving. Alcohol was
introduced INTO the stomach or the dog,
and after five hours IN the wheel Its
bloodswas examined. when ii was found
that the alcohol had diminished much
more rapidly than when the animal
was not exercising. NJ. Grehant COM
mends the result OF Ills experiment to
the consideration OF men who have
somewhat overindulged, n suggests
that experiment might show beneficial
results from carriage riding when the
degree of "ivresse" was too great for
walking.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-12-12
A~nalo.Erenoh Amaniti..

The era of good feeling between France
and England begun by the visit of King
Edward to Paris and President Loubet to
london will not languish through want
of efforts to keep 1t alive. French depu-
ties have visited London and the London
chamber Of commerce has visited Paris,
and many were the dinners and speeches
that marked the occasion. Now Jules
Claretie would have England send to
Paris her representative literary men, ar
lists and actors. He would nave Herbert
Spencer or Swinburne preside at a ban
quet In Paris at which the most repre-
sentative men of France were the hosts.
1t is possible that something in this line
may DO done In the late spring.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-12-12
Won Suit Against City.

Sioux Falls, S. D., Dec. 3.-Mrs. Mar.
Jones Of this city has been awarded dam
ages in the sum of 81 600 by a jury in the
state circuit court for injuries received
by falling on a defective sidewalk. Fail
ing TO compromise the matter, she en-
tered suit against the city Of Sioux Falls
for damages in the sum Of $500 with the
above result. The city authorities were
somewhat surprised by the verdict Of the
jury and It is probable the case will be
appealed to the state supreme court.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-12-12

The resolution OF the international
Congress for Hygiene. referring to the
prevention OF malaria. was as follows!
I'm recognition of the practical import
ance Of the mosquito malaria theory
the congress shall bring pressure upon
all governments in malaria districts
for the purposes OF, first, causing an
examination Of civil and military otfi-
GERS as to a practical knowledge OF this
theory before employing them In such
localities; second, of compelling the
educational establishments In such dis
tricts TO add instruction concerning the
malaria theory and its practical APP
plications: third. TO consider officers
who know nothing of this theory or
who systematically deny Its practical
application. as unfit for service in ma
laria districts"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-12-12
PRESIDENT STANDS PAT
He Will Not Withdraw the Nomination
of General Wood, and Senate
Must Act on 1t.

Washington, Dec. 4-Without en-
dea voring in any manner to influence
the senate committee on military affairs
in it's investigation of the nomination
of General Wood, both the secretary OF
war and the president are watching
Developments carefully. 1t can be said
that at present there is not the slight
est probability that Wood Will be re-
called from the Philippines 10 testly
before the committee in his own be-
half. The investigation is proceeding
in accordance with the plans of the
committee, but as yet it cannot be fore
told how long the inquiry may con-
tinue. The president has sent the nom,
ination to the senate, and 1t is proposed
the senate shall pass upon IT.. 1t can
be said that it will not be wlthdraWH.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-12-12
Bitter FEELING in Japan.

Toxic, Dec. "A meeting OF the
shempote members of the diet today
passed a strong resolution denouncing
the cabinets dilatory foreign policy,
and recording the opinion that peace
in the far east demanded the evacua-
ton OF Manchuria and the opening of
the principal ports there. Popular
feeling is increasingly in favor of the
speedy dispatch of an ultimatum to
Russia, but the Japanese government
&c cnlnn and cnnndent.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-12-12
BOAT is a PIRATE.
Colombian Vessel Bosota Has Been Al
touether Too Frisky Lately,


San Francisco, Dec. 3.-The gunboat b.
gotta, which left here October I, 1902, for
Panama, to sweep the seas of all enemies
of the Colombian government, has become
the prey of United States men-of-war.
A letter received from an officer of the
cruiser Boston, dated Panama, November
16, states that the cruiser had just re-
turned from a three days search for the
Bogota, which had been declared a pirate.
On November 5. when the new sthmian
republic hoisted its flag, the Bogota, con-
trolled by the Colombians, hastily weighed
anchor and, after firing upon the city, put
to sea. The Bogota was at last accounts
believed to be lowering somewhere in the
vicinity of Panama bay, for reports were
received at the sthmus that the vessel
had captured two English merchant YES
sells.
A reward of $685. 900 for the capture OF the
Bogota was Immediately offered by the
British government. The gunboat is dis
owned by the Colombian government,
which sees in her acts of piracy no end of
.rouble.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-12-12
MIGHT GO TO CONGRESS
Mr.. Bryan's Son-in-Law, However,
Would Prefer IL as a Republican.


ST. Louis, Dec. 3.-Miss Zoe Atkins,
laughter of Thomas j. Atkins, chairman
of the state republican committee, today
received a letter from Mrs. Ruth Bryan
I.eavitt. who with her artist husband is
visiting at Mr.. Atkins country home at
Humansville, Mo-, announcing that Mr..
Leavitt had decided to remain in HUI
Evansville and run for congress on the re-
publican ticket next year.. Mr.. Leavitt is
a pronounced republican and took occa-
sion to state, soon after his marriage to
william ]. Bryan's accomplished daugh-
ter, that he did not ~sympathize with Mr..
Bryan's political views to any degree.
Since their marriage Leavitt and his
bride have been constantly guests of the
Atkins family. The announcement that
they intend to remain at Humansville an
other year was a surprise to Miss Atkins.
She said she could not say whether Mr..
Leavitt expects her father to support him
in his political aspirations and as her ia
Their is now ABROAD she could not state
what view he will take of the young
,rtist's plans.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-12-12
IN A NOBLE CAUSE.
National Warfare Will Be Forthwith
Organized to Hunt the Mosquito
to His Death,

New York, Dec. THE promoters
Of the great mosquito war which
ragged last summer about the marshes
of Long Island and New Jersey have
called a meeting tor December l6,
when they hope TO organize a national
anti-mosquito association. Plans are
10 be formulated for a relentless CAM
paign on the pest, to begin early In the
spring, ;. ~.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-12-12

Charles A. Conant, a former Wash
lngton newspaper correspondent, was
sent to the Philippines by h secretary
OF the treasury two years ago to study
the currency needs OF the islands, and
on his. recommendation a distinct coin
age system was created for the Philip
pines by congress. The first shipment
of the coins sent to the islands was i'm
mediately called ~conants. They are
even referred to by the Manila news
papers as %conants, without the use of
the quotation marks. In Hong-Kong
and other nearby trading ports the coin
Is called conant.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-12-12
a CHEERFUL GIFT.
Adiutant General Of Colorado Received
Human Einaer in a Note,

Human ringer IN q Note'
Denver, Dec. 3.-Adjutant General Sher-
man M. Bell today received from Tellu-
ride the following letter wrapped around
a human finger:
General Bell: We send you the finger
of a man who disappeared from Telluride
some time ago. His ears will follow, and
then his head. If his friends want to see
him again In any other way but the way
we send him you have got to do some
thing. We only want you to withdraw
the troops from Telluride at once. II you
don't, you will receive his ears in a few
a Don't try to find US, for it is not
in the power of a tin soldier to do it.
IS. d.
A physician who examined the finger
pronounced it the ring finger from the
right hand. and said 1T was evidently cut
off shortly before the letter was mailed.
as the blood stains on the letter bore evil
dence of being fresh and the blood on the
fingers was hardly dry yet.
After comforting with Governor Peabody
General Bell turned the letter over to the
postoffice inspectors, who will endeavor
TO trace its author. 1t is generally be-
lieved at the capitol that the message
vas intended as a hoax.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-12-12

The rapid rise of labor unionism in
America is traced by w. u. Ripley. pro-
lessor of economics at Harvard. While
English unions have increased, in nine
years, from 1900, 900 to 1900, 600, those
OF the United States have grown from
900, 900 to 2,000,0 00. The causes for
his growth nav been, in the main,
prosperity, for trust or combination
Idea, the Goa strike, and the labor
movements natural growth. The fu-
ture of the unions will depend, Pro-
fessor Ripley thinks, on the continued
prosperity Of the country, I'M on the
administration of the unions.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-12-12
COLLISION IN FOG.
Street Railroad Lines in Chicago Hav,
Some Serious Difficulties Owing
to Weather.

Chicago, Dec. Am a collision be-
tween two northbound trains on the
South Side elevated railroad today at
Fifty-frst street, Harry Cottell, a mo-
torman, was fatally hurt and several
passengers seriously injured.
Fog and frost on the rails are re-
sponsibk for the accident.
Several persons were injured in a
collision between two Cottage Grove
cable trains at Thirty-first street
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-12-12

In his book entitled "a Guide to
Zebra Hybrids." Professor Ewart, In
speaking of the cross between the ze-
bra and the horse, says: "Zebrules
are usually better able to take care of
themselves than pure-bred animals, are
more alert, more active. and altogether
more vigorous and intelligent. From
the first, zebra hybrids are more
friendly, more curious and conlding
than ordinary foals. With time and
care most of them can be trained to
any kind of work. II Is almost impos-
sible and far from safe to break In a
young mule by Itself, but quite possible
to break in by Itself a zebra hybrid"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-12-12
CITY WANTS LIGHTS.
5eresford Business Mems League hav,
Notified the Liqht Company.

Notified the Light Conpany.
Beresford. s. D., Dec. 4.-The cleo
trio light company has been notified By
1.-The Business Mems league" to either
turn on their light or pail up their
plant.
Clyde Woolway Of st. Paul is visit
ing his cousin, Mrs. Ethel Bennett.
A. q. S. Stake is in Sioux city on
business.
Rev. Father McNalley vas in Sioux
City the first of the week to meet
Bishop O'Gorman.
Frank Thompson is the new carrie"
appointed on rural cute No. 4.
Mrs. David Gardner returned 10
Yankton after a short visit with her
daughter, Mrs. j. V. Parker.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-12-12
Major kilbourne Dead.

Chicago, Dec. 1.-Major Charles T..
Kilbourne, u. S. A, paymaster of the
department of Dakota, died on a Chi
ego, Milwaukee and st. Paul train as it
neared Chicago. He had been very
ar and was on his way to his home in
Columbus. o., accompanied by his wife
and son, Captain L. +. Kilbourne of the
pwenty-sixth infantry.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-12-12
Work Pushed on Library.

the cold weather work on the Carnegie
library is being pushed, and the con-
tractors yet hope to get it enclosed 80
as TO continue the interior work
through the winter. With the addition
al donation from Carnegie, and the
from the city and county,
the building will have over $3.50 put
IN IL before il is completed.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-12-12

During the year 1902 the emigrants
from Norway to the United States
numbered $1,000, and 1908 promises
still larger figures. The reasons for the
great increase in emigration are to be
found In scarcity Of work, poor pros
poets for the future. high taxation and
information received from friends in
the United States OF the satisfactory
conditions found there. Large sums of
money are sent from N~orwegians in
the United States to their relatives at
home. The amount In 1902 has been
estimated al no less than ST. 0 900.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-12-12
FOR SOUTH AMERICA.
j. w. DriskiIl, Veteran CattIeman, Will
Locate in Far South.

Spearfish, s. D., Dec. u. w. Dris-
kill, a veteran cattle man, contemplates
leaving in n short time for South
America with a view to locating a new
cattle range. He Is at present in
Texas. His son, Walter, it is said, will
accompany him, and they will sail
probably from New York for Rio jan
eire. Mr.. Driskill has in mind the Ar
gentine republic or Paraguay as a pos
sible cattle range. He has beer in
formed that cattle may be purchased
very cheaply there and in hat event
may enter the business or a large
scale. Mr.. Driskill comes of the old
family of Driskills and his father was
one Of the pioneer cattle raisers Of the
great state of Texas.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-12-12

On one OF the front seats Of the grip
car, sacred to smokers, sat an elderly
mar with n long gray beard. He was
smoking with great vigor q pipe with a
big bowl and a stem a foot and a half
long. The car stopped at a street cross
ing, and a buxom, rosy-cheeked young
woman. finding the other seats crowd
ed, sat down by the side of the elderly
man. He took his pipe out Of his
mouth. I'm afraid this smoke annoys
you, miss" he said. mot n Bit" she
replied. MY brother smokes all the
time, and so doe my father. I'm smoke
dried" you don't look II MISS" gal
lantly rejoined the old man. lifting his
hat.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-12-12
Successful Deer Hunt.

Deadwood, S. D., Dec. 4.-The hun
ing party composed of Judge w. O..
Rice, Judge A. j.. Plowman, S. G.. Pol
ley and DIR. l.. f. Babcock, has returned
after a week in the woods. 1t brought
in nine deer. This was the party that
expected to entertain Governor Her
reid on a deer hunt had the governor
been able to visit Deadwood at his
1tpp
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-12-12
heresY Is CHARGED.

Boston, Mass, Dec. Papers have
been served upon Professor b. ID. Bovine
OF Boston University, calling him to trial
before the ecclesiastical court of the
Methodist Episcopal church to answer to
a general charge of heresy. Rev. George
A. Cooke. pastor of Trinity Methodist
church, West Medfcrd, is the formal ac-
cuser.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-12-12

Consumption occurred rarely IL at all
among the negroes in slavery, but now,
after a little more than a quarter of a
century Of freedom, causes more deaths
among them than all h other conta-
gious diseases combined. The negro
death rate from consumption is more
than three times that of the whites.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-12-12
SALEM ~FRATERNITlEs.
The o. G. S. and A. =. and A. M
Elect Annual Deputation of Officers.

Salem. S. D., Dec. 7.--Friendship
Chapter, o. E. s., has elected the fol-
lowing named officers for the ensuing
year: Emma Biernatzki, w. M; A. c.
Biernatzki, w. p; Cornelia Todd, A.
M; Ada Lane, secretary; Carrie
Schneider, treasurer; Myrtle Miller,
conductor; Maude Dampman, A. G.
The following are the names of the
newly elected officers of the A. F. & A.
M. r. 7. Dott, w. NJ; Frank Rush, S.
W.; w. II. Gapp, j. W.; Frank Moore,
treasurer; w, A, Nye. secretary
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-12-12
SCANDAL IN HIGH LIFE.
Mrs. M. Antony Sues for Divorce-Mrs.
Cleopatra as Co-Respondent.

From the Rome Republican, via the
Milwaukee Sentinel: Rome's smart set
Is completely dumfounded today over
the fact that Mrs. Marc Antony, one of
the leading lights of our four hun
dred, has begun proceedings for a d.
vorce from her husband, through her
attorneys, Referendum &c Graftorum.
1t has been known for some time
that Mrs. Antony is a little groggy over
Mares long stay in Alexandria, where
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-12-12

In Tennessee on September / there
were eighty-four dry" counties and
but twelve in which liquors could be
sold. In Arkansas seventy five coun-
ties are dry" and forty-three wet;
in Georgia the proportion is 1877 to 103;
In Mississippi, sixty-five to ten. In ten
southern states the voters have the OPP
p~ortunity to cast their ballots against
licensing the manufacture or sale OF
liquors, and in one-South Carolina
1t Is a state monopoly. That the south
Is fast becoming prohibitionist Is at
tributed to the suppression of the negro
vote.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-12-12

New York, Dec. 1.-Capta.n John w
Cottrell, three detective sergeants and
two patrolmen were placed on trial to-
day charged with failure OF duty In not
preventing Arthur b.. Deming, believed 70
be demented, from obtaining access to
President Roosevelt when the latter wa
here last week to attend the Oracle flu
aaral
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-12-12
British Ambassador Received.

washington, Dec. 2.-Sir Henry
Mortimer Durand, ambassador from
Great Britain to the United States, was
received formally by the president this
afternoon. Speeches were notably fe-
fictitious and gracious and the ceremony
brief,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-12-12

The weather bureau collects its in
formation by telegraph, and for a short
time twice a day the whole telegraphic
system of the country is at its service
70 the exclusion of all other business
whatsoever. The kilograms are sent In
cipher, to secure their correct, careful
transmission and to lessen tolls.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-12-12
Serious Runaway.

Salem, S. D., Dec. 4.-Frank Weilc'
team ran away and breaking from the
wagon, ran wildly into the scales and
Office OF Hauser's elevator, wrecking
scales and breaking window lights Que
OF the office. The team ran a mile,
when one horse fell, badly injured.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-12-12
WOMEN ARE BARRED.

Lords Decide That Their Sex Makes Il
Impossible for Them to Be
Lawyers in England.
London, Dec. 4.-The house of lords
has finally decided that women are de.
barred by their sex from becoming
qualified lawyers in this country.
Trying Times.
1T must be very trying for a mod
est girl" he remarked.
"Why?" she asked.
"She cannot turf from the naked
truth without running into q bare lie"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-12-12
charaed With insanity.

Deadwood, S. d., Dec. John Will
hanson and Alexander Voss are in Jail
charged with insanity, They will be
given a hearing before the Lawrence
county insanity board next week.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-12-12

The main feature of the wireless tel
egraph system of John Stone, of Bos-
ton. is a sitting device between the
Hertzian wave generator n the
transmitting attenae On the one hand,
and between the receiving antennae
and the receiving circuit On the other
hand. whereby all waves generated ex-
cept those Of the desired frequency are
suppressed at the sending station, and
at the receiving station only waves of
q desired frequency are permitted to
pass the receiver.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-12-12
CHARGED WITH ASSAULT.
Otto Barr Is Lodged in Jail in Default
of $3.50 Bonds.

Lead. s. D., Dec. 7.-Charged with an
assault upon Mrs. A. l.. Holden, Otto
Barr is confined in the Lawrence coun-
ty Jail. Barr visited the Holden home
on upper Deadwood gulch, and as
sumed q threatening attitude towards
Mrs. Holden.
He was sent to jail in default Of $3.50
bonds. His preliminary hearing has
been set for neXt Monday, December Z.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-12-12
Ambassador Never Hurt.

Rome, Dec. Although Ambassador
Meyer is confined to his bed as a result
of a fall from his horse yesterday while
fox hunting in the outskirts of Rome, his
INJURIES are of a slight nature.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-12-12

Chief Davenport of Sioux City re-
ceived a telegram from Marshal Fall
gatter asking him to keep watch for
the gang here. The rig stolen from
Henry Schoen Is described as follows:
Two bay mares, each with star In fore
head; one has white hind feet; top
buggy with cloth cushions; buggy har-
ness; one work collar, one light har-
ness collar, work harness brides.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-12-12

As an excellent remedy against the
freezing of shop windows, the Pharma-
ceutische Zeitung recommends the ap-
plication OF a mixture consisting OF
fifty five grams Of glycerin dissolved In
one liter OF 81 per cent. alcohol, con-
tanning, to improve the odor, some oil
Of amber. AS soon as the mixture clar-
ifies, IL is rubbed over the inner sur
face Of the glass. This treatment, 1t Is
claimed, not only prevents the forma-
ton OF frost, but also stops sweating.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-12-12

Before matches came into common
use the average w~orkingman wasted
ninety hours a year in kindling fires
with the finder box. Seventy years &
the working class household lived in
nInonn after aund0Wn.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-12-12

Dependency is the chief cause of
suicide, and business losses are more
potent factors in driving individuals to
the commission Of rash deeds than Ill
health. insanity. disappointment in love
or strong drink.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-12-12

This years apple harvest in France
will be unusually short on account of the
late frosts and the ravages OF the cat
erpiliar. Prices will be even higher
than those OF 1902.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-12-12
WONT BE DIVORCED.

Her Husband After Seeking
Dakota Divorce.
Pierre s.. D., Dec. 4.-Mrs. Stanley
maid and two children AVE returned
10 New York. Mrs. Stanley is a d.
vorcee and has been here two months.
Her hushend is a prominent Tammany
leader. The pair have settled their DIFF
~ferences.
Supreme court opinions:
Brandreit VS.. Minneapolis and ST
Louis Railway company; affirmed.
Godfrey VS.. Rosenthal; reversed.
Halde VS.. Schultze; affirmed.
Sheffield VS.. Eveleth: reversed.
Cornelius VS.. Ferguson; reversed.