davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-04-11
REED REVERSES HIMSELF
Vacancies Not Considered in Count
ing a Quorum.
Declares f7S 10 Be Quorum I'm the
House of Membership, Count
ina Vacancies, OF 357--
Cuban Question.

Washington, April 3.-The prospect
of a further debate on the Cuban ques-
ton filed the galleries of the house be
fore the hours Of meeting today, but
the interest among members was MOI
so general. judging firm the attendance,
not more than half the seats being filled
when Chaplain Couden invoked the di-
vine blessing.
Mr.. Picker, rep, South Dakota, de
manded the regular order, which vas
this being Friday. the consideration OF
bills reported from the committee OF
the whole at Friday night sessions.
The first bill was read and Mr.. Pick.
Ter moved the previous question.
Mr.. Erdman dem, Pennsylvania.
made the point of no quorum on the vote
127 to 6. A quorum was counted and
the previous question ordered. On the
passage Of the bill Mr.. Erdman demand
ed a vote by ayes and nays, but only %
members Joined him in the request-an
insufficient number. So the bill was
passed. on the neXt bill Mr.. Erdman
again made the point Of no quorum, but
the speaker said:
The chair overrules the objection. -
stating TO the house that evidently a
quorum was present.
The announcement was received with
applause and the passage Of the remain
Ing bills on the calendar proceeded wifi,
out serious delay or interruption.
Upon another vote Mr.. Erdman again
made the point of no quorum and the
speaker. after counting, said:
t.gNlA-,. - - -
This was a reversal of his famous
decision in the Fifty-hrst congress,
about which there has been much con-
troversy and which was followed in
later congresses. The entire number Of
representatives in a full house would be
357, Of which 179 would be a majority,
but there are two vacancies. leaving he
actual membership $3.50, of which rs Is a
majority.
Mr.. Richardson, dem, Tennessee,
questioned the speaker. saying thai his
decision was in conflict with a ruling
made by him in the Fifty-hrst congress
and asking If it was the intention TO re-
verse that. =.
Speaker Reed responded that ii was
his intention to make the ruling as an-
nounced.
Thirty-cight bills were passed in an
hour and a half and then at 2:30 O'Clock
Mr.. Hit called up the report of the con-
ference committee on the Cuban resolu-
tons. The report recommended the
adoption Of the following resolutions AS
passed ty the senate:
Resolved, That in The opinion Of con-
eress a condition OF public war exists
between the government Of Spain and
the government proclaimed and for
some time maintained by force Of arms
by the people Of Cuba and tina the
United States of America should main
tain a strict neutrality between the con-
tending powers. according to Zach all
the rights Of belligerents in the ports
and territory OF the United States.
Resolved, further, That the friendly
office Of the United States should be Of
fered by the president to the Spanish
for h recognition Of the
independence Of Cuba"
Mr.. Hit then took The floor and adj
tho hnnGn
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-04-11
BiSMARCK'S BIRTHDAY.


Celebrating the S1st Anniversary of.
the Iron Chancellor.
Friedrichsruhe. April 1.-The eighty
first anniversary of the birth Of Prince
Bismarck was celebrated today with
great enthusiasm. The weather was
clear and cold and the sun shone bright
ly. From the railway station. the post
Office, the castle gates and many private
buildings flags were flying In profusIon
and by noon there were many other evil
dences Of a general celebration. Crowds
Of villagers and strangers assembled at
the entrances to the castle park. which
were guarded by gendarmes. who rigid
ly excluded the public therefrom. The
bands Of the Ratzeburg chasseurs, the
Hamburg Seventy-sixth regiment and
the Altoona Thirty-first regiment arrived
at II o'clock. at which hour a cart Dad
Of flowers arrived at the castle. together
with a great number of presents for the
ex-chancellor. The mail brought a
package from Naples containing a pres
ent from the emperor. Prince Bismarck
was out Of hed at Al O'clock as. usual.
and was congratulated by the members
of his family. While he was eating
breakfast the bands played outside the
castle. After the prince had finished
breakfast he vas congratulated by
Count Won Waldersee and a deputation
of officers of the Halberstadt cuiras-
siers and the Ratzeburg chasseurs.
Presents arrived. throughout the day
from all parts Of the empire. They We're
costly and varied and comprised many
samples of special industries.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-04-11
THEY MAY BE RECALLED.
Army Officers at Certain Colleges
-. - Nxna,AaAs. ec. FencJ< .ee. RusHpess 49,.

EEL s~vGHsnaetoaf: RG. If1alf saesAcuneess s.sa,
eventually lose the military professors
who are stationed there. The reports
which have come from the army officers
vino are gratuitously detailed for duty at
the colleges in question do not indicate
that substantial support Is given the sys.
tenn Of instruction in military science and
tactics.
A rather ~disreputable occurrence has
also been reported from one Of the institu.
tions, that at Alliance, d., known as the
Mount Union college. The officer on duty
at that college says the president Of the
institution. T. p. Marsh. does not seem &c
enforce attendance OF the cadets at drill
and the support Of the faculty TO the mill.
tary instructor is moral only. The army
officer on duty there recently offered med.
ais for proficiency in military work. and he
was grieved to learn that six OF the med.
ais awarded by him were sold the next day
by students TO the local jeweler who made
them.
The officer on duty or Grove City. Pa.
college has reported that the authorities
there do not fully support the army in
structor. A similar report comes from tn.
officer at the Ohio military Institute ir
Cincinnati. The officer at Baker univers.
ity, Baldwin. Kas., says that he Is sup
ported fairly" by the college authorities.
The officer at Washington university. st
Louis, says the support is not as much
as desired" The support Of the college al
Pullman, Wash, Is reported fair.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-04-11
A COUNTERFElIER'S CAVE.
Discovery Made by Boatmen Near
MOttvtlle, Ind. % Gold, silver and
Alloys Found.

Bristol, Ind, April "A party Of boat
men while cruising along tile st. Joseph
river on Sunday afternoon stopped TO
survey a small island near Mottviile.
Two Of the men were attracted to an old
tree near the waters edge, and upon
closer inv e~stisation II vas found that
the tree led TO a cavern 20 oy 20 feet In
area. On each side opened a small room
Of similar construction. Bunks for eight
persons were built against the wall and
On a table We're dishes and cooking uten-
Ellis.
In a second secret chamber was up-
earthed q full assortment OF counter
letters tools with moulds, dies. milling
machines and a fine electro plating ap-
paratus.
Quantities of bars metal and alloy
were also brought to light. and after a
careful search a secret door was found
leading to the treasure house Of the
gang. The find included gold and sill
yer coin In all stages of execution. The
counterfeits were clean and well made.
In the treasure chamber a number of
boxes OF pure gold and silver were
found. United States officials have been
notified. and the cave Is guarded by
armed men. The aggregate value OF the
treasure recovered will reach thousands
OF dollars.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-04-11
SCHRADER'S UNWASHED HANDS
The Healer Ordered by the Health
Officers To Leave Cincinnati.

Cincinnati, o., April "A man named
%Schrader, calling himself the divine
healer, has been In Cincinnati since Sat-
urday last, freely healing" the sick, as
he styles his work. He wears "a peculiar
robe and on his head rests a crown Of
thorns. the inner thorns made harmless
by cutting off the points. He asserts
that his power is transmitted from his
hands. or even from his clothing.
He was taken before the mayor, chief
of police and the health officers for ex-
animation. The health officer told him
pointedly that he was not only a nui-
sance by blockading the streets, but
that he was a menace to the health Of
the community by passing his I'M
washed hands ove the faces of hum
dreds of people. many OF whom are dis
eased. The health officer ordered him to
leave the city at once. Schrader prom
ised to go.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-04-11
Pensions Granted.

washington, April 4.-The foilowinh
pensions have been granted:
South Dakota: Increase-Leonard
Woodwork, Huron; Eleazer s.. Green
leaf, Iroquois. Widow-Margaret A.
Cramer, Rapid City.
Iowa: Increase-Philander d. Bur-
ton, Grinnell: John N. Worden. Grundy
Center; Cornelius Scott, Manchester;
James V. Walker, Winterset; Charles
H. Burns, Ottumwa. Widows-Mable
Young, Des Molnes. Special-Minors Of
Oliver D.. Ishain. Cedar Rapids; minor
Of Eli Shoemaker, Iron Hill: Orvilla
Dill, Volga: Abby Cunningham. Musca-
tine.
Nebraska: Original-John A. Chaplin,
jr., Surprise: Frank A. Red6eld. Grab
Orchard. Restoration and Increase
Edward Arnold deceased. Omaha. In
crease--Zebulon Force, Elwood; Will
ian w. Kendall, st. Paul. Original
Widows-Mary Arnold, Omaha; Anna
Allen, Hildreth.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-04-11
ST. pAuus CELEBRATES.
Completion OF the Decoration of the
Inner Portion of the ChOir.

London, april Am celebration Of the
completion of the decoration with mosaics.
at an expenditure exceeding $4,000, Of the
upper portion of the choir of st. Paul's
cathedral. the lord mayor. Sir Walter
Henry Wilkin. and the members of the
board OF aldermen and court of common
council. were present In state 1T a celebra-
ton Of Nespers this afternoon, when ~
special 4 Deum" was sung by a choir Of
1000 voices. The officiating prelates and
divines We're the archbishop of Canter-
bury, prlmate Of all England; Bishop Tenn
pie, Dean Gregory and Arch-Deacon SIM
clair. The congregation numbered over
1900 people, overlooking into the whisper
ing and golden galleries and other por-
lions of the structure before II was found
necessary TO close the doors.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-04-11
Not a Precedent.


A well known naval dignitary has d.
beautiful daughter. A young ensign
with no resources but his salary fell il
love with her and asked the old gentle
man for her hand. The father at ono,
taxed him with the fact that he had only
his salary-hardly enough to keep hin
in r'hite gloves and to FURNISH his bras!
buttons.
well, admiral, what you say is true
But when you married you were only
midshipman, with even a smaller salary
than mine. How did you get along?e
asked the ensign, who believed he had
made the most diplomatic OF defenses
But not SO The crafty old seadog thun
dered forth:
II lived on my fatherinlaw for the frs
ten years, but I'll be ID IL you ar,
going to do III"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-04-11
CUSTER CHRONICLE
JOSEPH KUBLER PUBLISHER

The nutritious and wholesome onion
occasionally finds its indicators. At
the thriving Montana city of Anaconda
there Is a dining club called the Ana
conda Onion society. It's frs feast was
recently given with distinguished sue
cess. Down in the'center of the hall was
set a long table with covers for all the
guests. At each plate was a large and
juicy onion; in the middle of the tabN,
vas an array of meats, bread, fruit,
crackers, cheese and C.her things. At
M end of the hall floated the standard
of the club in proud conspicuousness.
II consisted of a pole surmounted by
string of the vegetables from which the
society lakes it's name. on the wall
hung the motto, beautifully wrought:
I'm onion there is strength" Each
member wore a pretty boutonniere OF
little onions. The occasion was greatly
enjoyed by all the participants, and
the society hopes to do much to restore
the onion 10 the honor n esteem OF
the world.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-04-11
River and HarbOr Bill.

Washington. April 3.-The river and
harbor appropriation bill for the coming
year was today reported to the housed
by Mr.. Hooker, rep, New York, chair
man 81. -rivsr. ppd harbor committee.
the following:
Oakland harbor, California. 500, 900.
San Diego, Cal. $40, 900.
San Luis Obispo, Cal, 1872, 600.
Wilmington Harbor, Cal, $50, 900.
Entrance and harbor at Coos Bay,
Ore. $95, 600.
Yaquina bay, ore, $25, 900.
Coos Bay, Ore, to complete dredging,
s14, 800.
Port oxford harbor, Graveyard Point,
Ore, TO cost not to exceed $203, 1886.
Tillamook bay and harbor, Ore, ST.
900.
Gray's harbor and bar entrance,
Wash, so, 1000.
Olympia harbor, Wash, S32, 600.
Everett harbor, Wash, $40, 900.
The secretary of war is authorized and
directed to appoint a board of three
engineers of the United States army
for the purpose Of making surveys and
examinations Of the Sacramento and
Feather rivers in California, and submit
the most fesiblt plan for their improve
ment and the maintenance Of naviga-
ton; the board may, under the direc-
tions Of the secretary of var, expend
any balance now remaining to the cred
1t of said rivers in their Improvement
after deducting expenses Of surveys and
examinations.
For the construction of restraining
barriers for the protection of the Sacra.
men INK Feather rivers In California,
$3.50, 600; San Joaquin river, 500, 900; Naps
river $40, 900.
Oregon-Upper Columbia river, In.
Guiding Snake river as far up as Actin,
Ore, and Washington, s. 5000; lower
Willamette river, in front of and below
Portland, Ore, and Columbia river, be.
low the Willamette river, In Oregon
n Washington, $50, 900; Coquille river,
500, 1000; Siuslaw river. $27, 900; for gaug-
ing the waters of the Columbia river,
measuring tidal and river volumes, ST..
900; Upper Coquilie river, between Co
guile City and Myrtle Point, So, 900;
Umpqua river, $4,000; COOS river. IS, 900;
Nestucca river, Sc, 600: Willamette and
Yamhill rivers, 500. 900; Columbia river
below Tongue Point, by way of South
channel in front Of Astoria, $50, 900.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-04-11
Kansas City.

Kansas City. April 4-Hogs-Receipts,
l1,0OO. Market lower. Quotations.: Pigs
1850; heavy, So. $500. 50.
Cattie-Receipts. $500. Market opened
steady. Closed easy. Quotations: Native
steers, best, 50. S5di 10; fair to good native
steers, SO. O0@3 IS; cows and heifers. best
81. S0a3 40; fair to good cows and heifers
81. SOI2 so; bulls. 2 .00d2. rs; stockers and
feeders, 50 .90a3. 50; Texas and western,
81. G0Q3. 40.
sheep-Receipts. 1900. Market steady.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-04-11

Pope Leo XIII has purchased the Pa
lazzo Altempo in Rome and presented it
to the queen regent of Spain. The pal
ace was formerly a monastery, and was
rebuilt and decorated by Cardinal Mar
co Altempo. Recently the queen regent
OF Spain expressed a strong desire to
own a palace in Rome, and the pope has
now gratified her wish.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-04-11
SALVATION ARMY
The Western Division of the New
Army Will BE Inaugurated To.
n,npVnxy

Chicago, April A.-The western divl
sion of the new Salvation army is to he
formally inaugurated tomorrow by Bal
lington and Mrs. Booth. The leaders OF
the new movement arrived here todav
and were given a cordial welcome. A
large number OF officers and auxiliaries
Of he old army are expected 10 rally un-
der the standard OF the American Vol
unteers, and it is reported today that
Brigadier Fielding, who is in command
of the western division Of tie corps, and
is one OF the pillars of the organization
in this country. VIII declare Allegiance
20 the new commander.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-04-11
The Crawford Trouble.

Crawford. Neb.. April 3.-The leading
business men of Crawford are Indignant
at the proceedings against the Fort Rob-
inson canteen. Reports from here
would indicate that Crawford Is a unit
In the movement, but this Is not the
case. A majority of the business men
OF the town have joined in a petition
and remonstrance against interfering
with the forts affairs, as they claim
there Is no reason for interference by
local authorities.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-04-11

1t is said to be the present intention
of Miss Frances T.. Willard and Lady
Henry Somerset to take a large COM
pany of women on a trip around the
world next winter. They propose to
visit every potentate and ruler of i'm
portance in the world, presenting to
each Of them the mammoth petition
against opium and rum.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-04-11
schaefer Wins From Garn,er.

New York. April 4.-Schaefer and
GARNER were the contestants last night
In the fifth game OF the internal ionai
series OF lS-inch balk line billiards at
Madison Square Garden. Both men
played poor billiards. The feature Of
the play was In the fifteenth inning.
when Schaefer got the balls near the
top cushion and held them there for
fifteen minutes. Summary:
Schaefer-0, I, "a. "a. Is. 81, o.. SO. 81. %.
So. II. SO. 20. 1872. So. o. o, 10, O., II, o.. SO.
Total. 900; average. 26 2-2S.
Garnler--0. T., g.. 25. 5. g., o.. g.. q, 4. O. Is.
80, 20. 3. o. 35. 81, IL. o. Total, 204; aver
age 8 6-22.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-04-11

81. Louis. Mo-. April Sat this morn.
ing session Of the eastern committee OF
the Western Passenger association
the discussion Of a uniform 1000 mile
ticket occupied the entire session. Ths
matter was referred 10 a committee &c
report this Afternoon. 1t II expected the
meeting will adjourn today and win
meet In Hot Springs next week.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-04-11
TROUBLE FOR BOURGEOIS.
The Senate Refuses the Governments
"A Vote Of Confidence.

Paris, April 4.-The senate by a vote
of 100 TO TO refused the government a
vote Of confidence. adopting the follow
ing resolution: The senate noting the
declaration of the government that ii
cannot add to its explanations OF Tues
day (on the Egyptian question:, and
considering these explanations INSULT
"ient, refuses ii a vote of confidence"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-04-11

One Of the many natural wonders of
Arizona scenery just made accessible
by the opening of new rail and stage
roads is a remarkable natural bridge in
the Tonic basin. not far from Flagstaff.
The bridge is $50 feet long, and spans a
canon some 200 feet deep, at the bottom
OF which flows the river. The bridge is
of rock, and is perfectly proportioned.
The under side is gracefully arched, and
the upper perfectly level.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-04-11
SOLICITED A BRIBE.
A Detroit Alderman Tries TO Make
$4,000 ON the Side.

Detroit, Mich. April "a warrant
was issued from the Office OF the prose-
cutting attorney this morning charging
Christopher Jacob. the alderman from
the Fifth ward. with soliciting a bride.
Jacob. by virtue of his office OF alder
man. is a member Of the Wayne county
board of supervisors and thereby be-
came a membr OF the committee thai
was TO select plans and s~uperintend the
erection OF the new million dollar coun-
ty building. Ii is charged hat he went
to the architect firm OF Il. l.. Myers &
Son and solicited money to secure the
adoption Of their plans He demanded.
according to the charges. In all, $2s. 900.
Jacob is the most prominent member Of
the council.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-04-11
FIRE AT WARNER.
Politics at Aberdeen.

Aberdeen, :. D., March 3l.-Whalen
& Co.'S elevator at Warner, the best IN
the place, burned at an early hour this
morning. In~cendiarism is charged as
the building has been emptied and was
~unoccupied. Loss about $1,000, fully in,
sured. 1t was feared al one time that a
large part OF the town would burn and
a special train was made UP in this
city to go to the cen Fortunately
outside help vas not needed.
Populists and democrats fused last
night at the caucuses and nominated a
full ticket. The city convention will be
held tonight.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-04-11
100000 Fire m saratoga.

Sartoga. n. ", April S.-This town SUIT
fered from a $780, 900 fire between 3 and Z
o'clock this morning which totally de-
stroyed Putnam music hall. a three story
brick building on Philadelphia street.
,wned by Abel Putnam, jr., q. II. Reeves
paint store and II. Scanlan's printing Of
Ace. Several vacant stores in the block
we're badly damaged. The origin of to.
days blaze is unknown. The damage -
practically coverd by Insurance.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-04-11
Murdered or Committed suicide

Madison, Ind, April 3.-John Ryker,
a deputy county assessor, was either
murdered or committed suicide In this
city at s o'clock this morning. He was
found with his throat Gu until his head
was almost severed from his body, al
the door of a house on West Second
street. where Mrs. Calet Patrick lives.
He is said to have been infatuated with
the woman whose husband Is an inmate
of the Dayton Soldiers home. Ryker
was 80 years OF age and unmarried.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-04-11

If a Chinaman dies while being tried
for murder in his native land the fac of
his dying is taken as evidence Of his
guilt. He has departed; but somebody
must suffer, and his eldest son, if he has
one, is sent to prison for a year. If he
has no son, then his father or brother
gets a logging. It's all in the family
and somebody has to pay for it.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-04-11
Postonice Robber Fooled.

Bridgeton. N. j., April 3-Charies Filler,
a notorious outlaw, lin attempting to rot
the postofice at Shiloh at midnight last
night. started the burglar alarm which Il
connected with the residence OF Postmas.
ter Tomlinson. Mr.. Tomlinson and his
sons hurried TO the office and pursued the
burglar who fed. They shot and wounded
him In the arm. side and hip. captured
and brought him to the county jail at I
o'clock this morning. This In the fftb
burglary at the Shiloh p~ostofice since
Tomliason has been postmaster. Filler has
served several terms In the state priA,r
for robbery.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-04-11
sarasate once found his memory A

s~arasate once found his memory de
sorting him at a recital; bur he discov
cred the reason OF the mishap In time t.
prevent a failure. A lady was fannin,
herself in the front row OF the stalls
The viollnist stopped playing. ma
DAM" he said, how can I play in two
four time when you are beating six
aigftr The lady shut up her fan, an<
the recital was concluded successfully
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-04-11
MATABELELAND REBELLION.
The state OF the Country Very So
riOus-.More Troops.

London. April 1.-The st. James Ga
zette says that two regiments which
were ordered to the Cape Colony ON
Friday last. which orders were revoked
on Saturday. have again been ordered
to proceed Immediately In view of the
character Of yesterdays dispatches
from Matabeleland. representing thar
nearly all OF that country Is In q state
OF revolt.
The Globe publishes a news agency
dispatch which says that the govern
ment will send 5000 troops to the Cape
Colony as soon as possible. The dis
patch also says that the chartered South
African company has appealed 10 the
government to dispatch 500 troops from
the Cape Colony to Buluwayo at n