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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-12-28
A S%UPERSTITlOUS BRIDE.
lad Dream Spells a Wedding nj
Bloomington, Ill.

st. Louis, Dec. 20.-William D.. Walsh Of
this city had an experience recently that
few men ever have. that Of staying away
from his own wedding, and simply be-
cause the bride-elect fainted and consid-
cred II a bad omen. The young woman is
one of the bellies of Bloomington, ILL.,, Miss
May l.. Browning, daughter Of r. J.
Browning of the Chicago and Alton rail-
road.
On November q last, at 10 o'clock a. m,
the wedding was to have taken place in
Holy Trinity church at Bloomington, Ill.
Extensive arrangements were made. The
church was beautifully decorated for the
occasion. The bridesmaids were selected.
Rehearsals were being held. Mr.. Walsh
went up to Bloomington on November "a
10 attend the rehearsals. He found his in
tended quite Ill. She had had a PRESENT.
ment of trouble in a dream and worried
about 1t. While trying on her wedding
dress that day she tainted. and In reviving
her the white silk gown was spoiled by
water and ripped by the eager hands that
sought to give relief. And after 1T was all
over, Mr.. Walsh discovered that he did
hot have the wedding ring.
This was too much for the bride-elect.
She requested that the wedding be post
poned. Mr.. Walsh. who a somewhat
piqued, suggested that the ~postponement
be made indefinite. and he was readily
accommodated.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-12-28
SENATE PASSES THE BILL
The Venezuelan Commission Pro-
vided for.
There Was "a Disposition co Daily,
but When the Test Came
the Upper House Voted
Right.

Washington, Dec. 20.--After some rot
tine business had been disposed OF, mir.
Morgan, dem, Alabama, took the oor
on the house bill providing for the Ven
ezuelan commission. He stated that the
foreign relations committee had consid-
cred the question and had some amend
ments to offer. although he was In favor
Of passing the bill as 1t came from the
house. These amendments fixed the
number OF commissioners at three, to
be appointed by the president by and
with the advice and consent of the sem
ate.
Mr.. Plat, rep, Connecticut, thought
the house bill ought not to be amended.
II should be passed as II came from the
house.
Mr.. Sherman, rep. Ohio. could not see
the necessity OF haste. The message OF
the president invited no haste. Why
should there be such avidity to seize
upon this subject for the purpose OF
arousing the var spirit.
The debate continued at considerable
length, Messrs. Caffrey. Louisiana, and
Sherman asking for delay and Messrs.
Lodge, Stewart. Nevada, and Chandler
insisting on immediate action.
At 3:H p. m. the senate passed the
house Venezuelan commission bill with
out amendment.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-12-28
Governors Opinions.

Milwaukee. Dec. N.-In discussins
Presidents Cleveland's message on thl
Venezuelan question. Governor Upham
said:
II think II all right. I indorse the
Monroe doctrine n 1t should be main
tanned. AS to the name In which this
difficulty might be settled, I think
there Is a question. and perhaps the
president was a little unfortunate In the
ground he took. i think this govern.
ment should show a friendly interest In
Venezuela n assist her by all Lawful,
and legitimate means"
The governor further said he tnourfb
there would be no hostllities.
Lincoln. Neb.. DEB. 20.-The following
message of congratulation was sen the
president: I'm your firm stand favor
ing the enforcement Of the principles Of
the Monroe doctrine you have the warn
support Of the people of Nebraska.
"Silas A. Holcomb, Governor"
The other state officials without en-.
ception spoke In the same strain ana
declared the president with a single
bound had placed himself on a plane o,
popularity heretofore unknown.
Pierre. 8. D., Dec. 20.-The people OF
this state will uphold measures look
ing to the enforcement Of the Monroe
doctrine. c. II. Sheldon. Governor.
Denver. Dec. @.-The presidents mes
sage In my opinion answers the position
of Salisbury that the Monroe doctrine
does not apply to the Venezuelan dis
pute and expresses the position of
Americans. Whether the appointing
OF q commission TO ascertain the fact
Is wise Is for those empowered to act I.
determine. The Monroe doctrine IL .
principle the establishment of which b
necessary to the welfare of this nation
and should be asserted and maintained
even at the terrible cost Of war.
Albert w. Mcintyre, Governor.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-12-28
PREPARING FOR TROUBLE
ellis Introduced Providing Money
to Equip an Army.
One Hundred Million Dollars the
Amount Asked to Put the
Country on "a War
Footing.

Washington, Dec. 1S.-There have
been numerous conferences of senator!
and there appears to be a practica
unanimity that an appropriation shoule
be speedily made that would enable TIT
administration to equip an army IL 1
were necessary to call II into the field
With this idea in view, Mr.. Chandler
rep, New Hampshire, this morning IL
troduced a bill referred to the commit
tee on military affairs, which provides
that the president be and he Is hereby
authorized and directed to strengthen
the military armament by adding there
to. equipped for use, ! 900, 900 infantry
rifles, 1000 guns for field artillery ant
not exceeding 5000 heavy guns for forti
fcations to be procured by manufact
ure in the arsenals, or by contract To-
manufacture or by direct purchase IL
this country or elsewhere, according Il
the discretion of the president, WHIT
shall conform when practical withou
unwise delay to the methods prescribes
for making contracts and purchases by
existing laws. The sun of 500, OOO, 00'
Is appropriated to carry into effect thu
provisions OF this act.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-12-28
COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION
Consideration OF the Venezuela Bill
by the Senate Committee.

Washington, Dec. 20.-The special
meeting OF the senate foreign relations
committee which was called yesterday
by its chairman, Mr.. Morgan, dem. Ala
bama, to discuss the Venezuelan ques;
ton, assembled at 10 o'clock this morn,
ing with a bare quorum present. In add
dition TO Mr.. Morgan, this was made up
Of Senators Sherman, rep, Ohio; Davis,
rep, Minnesota. and Turpie, DEM. Indi-
ana, all the other members being out OF
the city.
The committee. although the Venezu-
elan bill vas not before them, decided to
favor an amendment fixing the number
OF commissioners at three to be appoint
ed by and with the advice and consent
Of the senate and to report to the presi-
dent. The appropriation is not in
creased, the Monroe doctrine not added.
nor Is a time within which the commits
sion Is to report fixed.
The meeting Of the foreign relations
committee was entirely informal, as the
bill they were considering had not been
referred by the senate. Reference, OF
course. could not be made until after
the second reading; and as Mr.. Allen,
pop, Nebraska, objected 10 the second
reading, the bill could not reach that
parliamentary stage until today. The
object Of the committee meeting, there
fore, was to consider the measure and
offer in the senate today such amend.
ments as the committee believed ought
TO be made to the bill. There was O
conflict OF opinion as to whether the au.
thorization OF the commission estab.
lished a new office. II IL did, and the
president saw fit to designate any one
already In office. under the legislative
act OF 1894, no additional salary could be
paid.
The committee decided that they
would be at least or the safe side and
inserted in the bill a clause declaring
that the provisions of the legislative act
OF 1894 should not apply. This will per.
init the selection OF some one now In
office, II the president desires and place
him. so far as salary Is concerned on the
same footing as others who may be sc.
lected. The compensation to be paid
these commissioners Is left to the deci.
sion of the president. II was argued in
the committee room that the i~ncorpora.
ton OF the text of the Monroe doctrine
In the bill was unnecessary. The com.
pliance on the part Of congress with this
request Of the president was sufficient
II was maintained, to give full force and
effect to the execution sanction Of the
doctrine.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-12-28
The House.

Washington. Dec. 1S.-Mr. Hit, rep.
Illinois. introduced a bill appropriatins
300, 600 for the payment Of the expense I
Of a commission to examine into thu
boundary between Venezuela and Brit,
lsh Guiana. Mir. Hit supported the bill
In a brief speech, as did also Mr.. Crisp,
dem, Georgia. Al the conclusion of Mr.
Crisp's speech, the previous question
was ordered by a unanimous vote, amid
applause, and the bill was passed with
out a dissenting vote.
Mr.. Grout, rep, Vermont, offered IN
the house a bill of the same purpose az
Mr.. Chambers. 1t appropriates $780,
900, 900 to be Immediately available fol
the construction of Notifications and
other works of defense on the sea coastt
and along the Canadian frontier n for
their armament with heavy ordnance.
At 12:40 the house adjourned until
Friday next, after passing a resolution
providing for the holiday recess from
Friday December 20, to January 3.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-12-28
IN AMERICAN WATERS.
Great Britain Has Twenty-Four
Warships I'm Our Vicinity.

:" oeh tAh
London, Dec. 2~O.--According to the st.
James Gazette the latest stations of the
British North American squadron are as
follows:
Crescent, 10 guns; twin screw cruiser
Of the first class. 100 tons.
Magicienne. 5 guns. twin screw cruls-
er of the third class, 1850 tons.
Pelican, 8 guns twin screw sloop, LAO
tons.
Buzzard, s guns, twin screw. sloop
LAO tons.
Rambler, 3 guns, screw surveying ves-
sci, 1856 tons.
Tartar. 6 guns, twin screw cruiser Of
the third class, LIT tons; all at Ber-
muda.
Tourmaline, IL guns, screw cruiser Of
h third class, 2,12O tons, at Jamaica.
Mohawk, 5 guns, twin screw cruiser
OF n third class, Ito tons, at Belise.
Partridge. 6 guns. screw gunboat of
the first class, 755 tons, at Bahamas.
Canada. 10 guns. screw cruiser of the
third class, 1880 tons, Barbados.
Pailas, 8 guns, twin screw cruiser Of
the third class, 2,675 tons. enroute to re.
lieve the Canada.
Terror. 8 guns. armored plate. float
ing battery. l.S44 tons, machinery re.
moved. receiving ship at Bermuda.
Urgent. 3 guns, depot ship. 2.S01 tons,
at Jamaica.
Southeast American squadron: Acorn.
8 guns. screw sloop. 970 tons, at Monte
video.
Retribution. s guns twin screw cruiser
of the second class, $500 tons. at Monte
video.
Beagle, 8 guns. twin screw sloop, LILO
tons, at Montevideo.
Barracuda, 8 guns, twin screw cruis-
err of the third class, 1850 tons, at Monte.
video.
Basilik. s guns twin screw sloop, LILO
tons. enroute to relieve the Beagle.
Pacific squadron: Royal Arther, n
guns. twin screw cruiser of the first
class. 7,700 tons. at E~squemalt.
Pheasant. 6 guns, screw gunboat of
the first class, 755 tons, at Esquemalt.
Wild Swan. s guns, screw sloop, 1850
tons. at Esquemalt.
Satellite. 8 guns. screw cruiser Of the
third class. 1.420 tons, at Esquemalt.
Hyancinthe. 8 guns. screw cruiser Of
the third class. l.420 tons. at Iquiaue.
Nymph, s guns, twin screw sloop, LAO
tons, at Manzanilla.
Comus, IL guns, screw cruiser Of the
third class. 1850 tons. enroute to relieve
the Hyancinthe.
Icarus. s guns. screw sloop, go tons,
enroute to relieve the Comus.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-12-28
Iowa Man Inherits a Fortune.

Des Moines. Dec. ia cablegram an.
nounces the death OF Thomas w. Kelly
of st. Georges. Bermuda. Mr.. Kelly
was well known here. having visited his
relatives In this city several times. HI
was very wealthy. His property Is es
timated at 1000, 900, made from raisins
onions for American markets. His
brother. Frank Kelly. and nephew,
James Brice, OF this city. and a niece,
Agnes Brice OF st. Georges. are under.
stood to have been made his heirs. The
heirs here left at once for st. Georges.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-12-28
An Appreciation of Matthew Arnold

From 81. PaulS
1t is thirty years since Matthew Ar
nold's never to be forgotten Essays In
Criticism" were published, and now we
have the ninth edition, edited by George
Russell. Perhaps there Is no volume OF
any mans accumulated treasures OF
thought, conceived from the Hottest es-
innate Of the power of literature. which
so appeals to the lover of books as forcI.
bly, as this dainty dish of criticism. Mat.
thew Arnold infused into his writings
his own buoyant spirit, healthy tastes
and keen perception Of others inspira.
lions and works; saints, poets, philoso-
pliers; st. Francis. Keats. Heine, Words
worth, Sainte-Beuve. Marcus Aurelius,
Goethe. Epictetus, overwhelmingly
poetic spirit pervades his critiques and
remarks on all, conveying wisdom,
irony, melancholy and humor by turns.
He was the scholar poet, the type OF
dignity, courtesy and clear thinking
and the honor hat he won when living
Is every whit as bright now. For the
credit Of future generations, let us hope
that, whatever differences of opinion
they may hold from us, the name O:
Matthew Arnold Will be as cherished
and revered, and his work as studied
az both are now.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-12-28
London Press Getting Serious.

London, Dec. 1S.-Despite their publ
cation Of leaders assuming that Presi.
dent Cleveland's message is merely an
election move, most of the newspapers
print articles summing up the wal
strength OF the United States. The st.
James Gazette publishes a list of the
British war ships now in American wa.
ters, together with their dimensions
etc, which is followed by a list of the
vessels composing the United States
navy, giving also their capacity, etc.
The Westminster Gazette has an arti.
Gle showing the numerical strength OF
the United States army and the
strength, character and location of the
country's d~efenses, and the Pal Nal
Gazett presents a map Of the disputed
frontiers, accompanied by an article
thereon. While the afternoon papers
generally follow the lead of the morn.
Ing papers, their language is coarser and
their i~nsinuations broader.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-12-28
WOOL GROWERS PLEA.
Philadelphia Association Sending
Out 1O. 1000 Copies Of a Memorial.

Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. 2o.-Ten thous-
and copies of the memorial adopted by the
Philadelphia Wool Growers association,
urging congress to re-enact the wool and
wooden schedule Of the tariff act of 1890
known to the trade as the Mckinley wool
duties," are being sent out today to wool
rgowers, wool dealers and manufacturers
In every state in the union. h memorial
contends that the re-enactment Of the
former schedule is necessary In order that
farmers and wool growers may obtain
fairly remunerative prices for their pro.
duct. and preserve their already depleted
fiocks from destruction. that the great
number of employees in the wool factories
may obtain q fair wage for their labor
and that the mill owners may preserve
from bankruptcy plants that have so fai
.ided over the depression Of the past two
years In the hope Of some return Of thu
lay of prosperity.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-12-28
KILLED BY HIS SWEETHEART
Il Was Done ~ His Own Request
..The Fatal Shooting.

Fort Valley. Ca. Dec. 1o.-Jehn Bryant
, young man 20 years old. was killed near
aere by his sweetheart. Miss Belle James
The two young people a . sister OF Nisa
James were returning from . handy pull.
INK. Bryant handed Miss James his pts.
toll and told her to shoot II. She pulled the
trigger several times n each time II
snapped. He then put . cartridge into the
cylinder and handed II back to her. She
pointed the pistol at Bryant. pydlsd the
trigger again. n the cartridge wa d.
charged. the bullet striking Bryant over
the left eye. killing him insvsutly.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-12-28
THE CORRESPONDENCE.

Premier Salisbury Ironical in His
Reference TO the Monroe Doc
trfne.
Washington, Dec. 17.-Although the
matter submitted to congress In connec
ton with the presidents message con
sists of three diplomatic notes only
they are very voluminous. Mr.. Olney's
note to Mr.. Bayard concerning the
threatening aspect of affairs between
Great Britain and Venezuela Is first ir
the correspondence. It IL dated July 20
last and deals with the boundary Ques
tion "at great length" reiterating the
Monroe doctrine strongly. The contents
Of Mr.. Olney's note have been outlined
in the press for several weeks past.
Lord Halisbury's reply Ia addressed Il
Sir Julian P~auncefote, British ambassa
dor at Washington. under date of No
vember 2e last. This dealt only with tn,
application Of the Monroe doctrine u
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-12-28
The House.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE house to-
lay took up the proposed amendments
to the rules providing for an increase In
the number OF committees and In the
membership.
Mr.. Cannon, rep, Illinois, offered a
resolution for the appointment OF three
committees on elections and said It was
|, ,cessary by reason of the large number
", contested election cases pending.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-12-28
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS
The Senate.

Washington. Dec. 1.-THE vice pres
dent laid before the senate the presi-
dents message accompanying the Vene-
zuelan correspondence and the secretary
Of the senate proceeded to read 1t.
The message and documents were re-
ferred to the committee on foreign reia-
tons, which committee was authorized
to sit during recess and then at 1:20 p.
m. the senate adjourned until tomor.
row.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-12-28
DAVlTT ON SALISBURY.
The Irish Patriot Says Salisbury VIII
Back Down.

San Francisco. Dec. 20.-Michael Da.
witt. NJ. p. founder of the Irish Land
league and home ruler, arrived In this
city from Sydney. Australia, on the
steamer Alameda. In an interview
Mr.. Davitt said:
Salisbury is a big bully. It is time
something was done to check his wild
career. England has been going around
the world for years and imposing upon
little countries. l rejoice to see the
United States recognize her own power
and dignity and duty. and I am further
pleased to hear that president, legisla-
tors and people are all so well in accord
on the subject.
But there will be no war. II the
American government remains firm
Salisbury will give way"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-12-28
Bayard Won't Talk.

London, Dec. 1S.-All attempts to OBJ.
tain from United States Ambassador
Bayard an expression Of his views in re-
gard to Cleveland's message or any
other phase of the Venezuelan dispute
have been fruitless. Mr.. Bayard posi-
lively declines to say a word on the sub.
ject.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-12-28
QUIET AT PHILADELPHIA.
Only a Few street Cars Running.
Police the Passengers.

Philadelphia, Dec. 20.-The situation
-emains quiet. The fourth day Of the
strike opened with the company u n
aing few cars on some Of the princi-
pal thoroughfares. Several police off,
GERS were on each car as usual, but there
vas a notable absence Of any disturb
nee and the progress of the cars was
aneventful. Mounted police were again
stationed at several places or Market
street this morning but up to 10 o'clock
they had not been called upon to queu
my disturbance.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-12-28

The treasury department has ordered
that no more silver dollars be coined
after November I. Bradstreet's gives
these figures: 1.-The coinage of silver
dollars declined from $27. 900. 900 In 1879
TO -. 1926. 900 In 1892, IS, 343. 900 In 1898, $75'
n 1894 and $3.50. OIL In 1896; while sine.
July ! only ninety silver dollars have
bsen coined
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-12-28
Concert at Vermillion.

~ermillton. 8. D., Dec. 1.-THE char
ty concert given last evening by the
rermillion School Of Music. assisted
y Miss Eloise Lemon. violinist, OF
ioux City. and Mrs. p. j. Wylie OF thi.
ity. was o great success. The proceed
re to be distributed among the poor
II this place.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-12-28
The Houae,

Washington, Dec. 20.-The house to-
day did nothing except transact some
routine business and at 1920 p. m. ad-
journed until tomorrow.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-12-28

A radiant pessimist believes hat the
great American novel will not create
lovable characters for the mere purpose
Of first disgracing and then killing them
and 1t will not n with q holocaust, but
a wedding or two, as the great novels OF
the past had a habit Of doing. People
are tired Of the obituary business. how.
ever artistic II may be.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-12-28

Charles Benson. a centenarian with
six years to spare, died in Tioga county.
New York. October 80. He was a native
of England. and for many years was a
sailor. During President Garfield's ad-
ministration he walked from his home.
400 miles. to Washington to obtain a
pouaiop
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-12-28

The commissioner of immigration, un-
willing to give to divorce courts any
more grounds for DEGREES than they have
already. has decided that immigrants
may not marry by telephone; the case
in point being Albert Corri at Chicae 70
and KATRINA Seager. who waits at Ellis
island to be come his bride. The strong
est protest against the ruling ought to
come from the hello girls to whom the
usual conversations Owe the wire have
become stale, and an occasional mar
riage ceremony and the talk incident to
1t would be refreshing.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-12-28
Won't Buy Our Bonds.

London, Dec. ls.-Lord Salisbury ar,
rived at the foreign office at $40 O'Clock
this afternoon. 1t is the opinion In
financial circles in London hat Presi,
dent Cleveland's message will render
the placing of a new issue of United
States bonds i'm London impossible.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-12-28
TWENTY LIVES LOST.

Fire Damp Explosion In . Mine n
Dayton, Tenn.
Chattanooga, Tenn. Dec. 20.--News n
received here OF . are damp explosioa
In the mines of the Dayton Coal q Iron
Co. at Dayton. Tenn. Twenty lives an
reported lost. Five bodies have been n.
cDvered.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-12-28

While olAt hunting for partridges and.
of course, with both barrels loaded with
bird shot. an Ellsworth, Me-. hunter
stumbled upon three deer. He didn't
swear. he says he laid right down and
hawIod0
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-12-28
A MINNEAPOLIS ACCIDENT.
second Floor or the Palace Clothing
House Falls.

Minneapolis. MINI. Dec. 2o.-A portion
II the second floor Of the Palace Cloth
ne house caved In. shortly after noon.
Z IL believed that several employees are
inder the o n Of debris. Firemen are
low at work removing the debris.
Gale N. Walters. en- empIoye, was
AIKEN out dead. Oscar A. Hotter. q
ERIK In the hat department., IL slightly
ljured. There were nc other casual,
ties.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-12-28

The California vintage Of 1895 Is now
estimated at about 5000, 900 gallons of
dry wines, only three-fourths of last
seasons output. OF sweet wines there
has been abundance. Higher prices are
predicted.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-12-28

New York, Dec. 3o.--At u o'clock q
8. Sands q Co., stock brokers. an,
pounced their suspension. The aSm ~
tusaness at No. - Wall street.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-12-28
Manchester 'Change Excited.

Hs.HCTIestVT CHUHR ExCItCu.
Manchester. Dec. 18.-The stock ex.
change was in a panic at its opening
this morning but recovered steadiness.