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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-01-12
DENY PINGREE'S CHARGE.
American Steamship Lines Made No Bi"
for spanish P~risoncrf.

lot SDaDtan ITItOH'TF'
New York, Jan. 7.-Steamship men In
this city discussed the statement OF
former Governor Pingree that the
downfall OF Former Secretary OF war
Alger dated from the time he opposed
the bids of the transatlantic lines for
the carrying OF the Spanish prisoners
OF war to Spain from the Philippines,
Porto Rico and Cuba. Mr.. Pingree says
that there was a combination or the
steamship interests to charge twice as
much as was finally paid to the Span
ish craft.
Mr.. Pingree's statement is absolute
nonsense" said Emil Boas, OF the
Hamburg-American line, yesterday.
There was no combination, and none
Of the transatlantic lines wanted to
carry the Spaniards. ! said at the time
that the best thing for the United
States to do would be to award the
contract to the Spanish lines, for the
reason hat the governments response
bility would cease the moment the
prisoners departed. Speaking OF the
Hamburg line, | can frankly say
that we did not want the contract
under any conditions, and certainly did
not have any prearrangement with oth-
er companies to secure It,
James A. Wright, jr., OF the intcrna-
tional Navigation company, speaking
for both the American and Red Star
lines, said:
1T is all nonsense to say that there
was any combine. As n matter Of fact
we were only too glad to get u ships
back to our regular business from gov
eminent employ to think seriously FOR
n minute of permitting them to carry
prisoners to SPAIN
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-01-12
DIDN'T LOOK LIKE A HERO.
Hut Jim Had Seen Some Warm Expert.
ences and Had q Steady Job.

Aut Jim HaO betu cohhO ~" SSAPSEt
ences and Had q Steady job.
Fra nk Leslie's: 1t was in the Bald
win locomotive works. Three men
came I'D carrying a long iron shaft,
which had beer cut In two SO that an
from ring could be inserted between the
two halves. An empty crucible a foot
wide and deep hung IN the ring. The
forward end of the pole held a cross
bar. making It, as 1T We're, a huge L.
Two men held the L part OF the pole,
the third grasped the rear end. The cru
cihIe hung between. The remainder of
The molten metal from the caldron was
timed into one crucible, and n men
trotted off with it, the two in front
with strained faces, the man pehlnd
driving them complacently; the odd
est team In the world. He steered them
through q doorway, and they emptied
their crucible into a small mold. AS
thew went they kept step in an un-
usisl manner. Instead of stepping out
ripht foot with right foot, the left
mans right leg and the right mans
left leg went forward together, knee
with knee. foot with foot. We asked
why.
THAT said our guide, "is to prevent
them from tripping. II they should
fall, you know, that metal would pour
over them
"Of course, such a thing never hap
pened."
yes, It did once. One Of the men
went down. The other jumped clear.
but the fellow on the floor swan in It,
Horrible! OF course he died in
~stantly, poor man?"
mo, the foreman of the carrying
rang, taking in the situation, made
several terrific leaps for him-jumped
right into the middle of it--picked him
up and threw him out of 1t bodily.
Then he jumped clear of 1t himself,
with the stuff dropping from his shoes.
They both went TO the hospital, but
they are all right now. Heroic, wasn't
It? BY The a that's him, the fore
man. Jim H. over there now. He
is still looking after these fellows
We looked over to where a big mus
cular fellow was directing a gang or
men manipulating molten metal. He
was not disfigured he did not look
like a hero, but thereafter the CRIME
that covered him seemed very noble
indeed. And he would not say a word
Of his feat when We sought to talk with
him about il. But Jim H VIII
probably never want for a job as onS
as Baldwin's is working.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-01-12

Detroit, Jan. 7~.-Discussing the state
ment made by Governor Pingree In his
inaugural message that eX-SeCrctary
Ayers ignoring the claims Of the great
steamship interests with representa-
tives in New York I'm the shipping or
the Spanish soldiers to Spain was re-
sponsiblc for much OF the opposition to
him, the eX-secretary said that there
were no bids made by any American
line. General Alger said:
There were eight bid entered, all
by foreign steamship companies, aside
from the Spanish bid, and all were eX-
actly similar in every provision. All
asked $40 for transportation OF the Of
fCers to Spain and $55 for the enlisted
men and employees. No American line
was in position to submit bids, as the
war department had control of all of
their large ships at the time. The fact
Of all the bids received being the same
in every way led the department to be-
lieve tina there was a combine among
the steamship companies TO prevent the
,utting of rates. Therefore the Spanish
bid. which was $50 for officers II $50
for enlisted men n employees, was ac-
cepted. A Spanish officer, whose name
| have forgotten. told me afterward
that the knowledge that they would be
shipped home in Spanish steamers had
influenced the Spaniards not a little In
Cu]rrendering. The idea of awarding
the bids to the Spanish firm was my
own
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-01-12
His Master'a Sober Reunest,

The King: The policeman had given
his testimony, which was unqualitiedly
to the fact Of the old gentleman's in
~toxication. Then the old servant was
called to the witness box. There was n
mingled expression Of indignation and
determination IN his countenance. He
testified fatty, to the surprise Of the
court, that the old man was sober
when he came home. The magistrate
proceeded to question the witness:
You say that Mr.. - was sObfr
when he came home?"
Yes, sir"
did he get to bed alone?"
mo, sir"
Did you put him to bed?"
Yes, sir"
And he was perfectly sober?"
Yes, SIR
What did he say when you put him
to bed"
He said, Good night"
Anything else?"
Yes, sir"
What was 1t? Tell us exactly what
he said, every word"
He said as how / was to wake him
and call him early. for he was TO be
the queen of the May"
The old man was fined.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-01-12
SHOBER GETS GOOD PLACE
Highmore Editor to Be Appointed
Insurance Commissioner
by Gov. Herreid,

Sioux Falls, S. D.. Jan. 1.--Spccula-
tion has been rife for some time re-
garding GovernO" Herrcid's appoint
ments. TIE governor has been in Sioux
Falls "a couple of days In consultation
with leaders Of the party n left at
noon with the Minnehaha delegation
and the local contingent for Pierre.
Before his departure Governor Herreid
announced that he had decided to APP
point Howard G. Shober, editor OF the
Highmore Bulletin, as state insurance
commissioner. Shober was the choice
Of the Republican State Press associa-
ton. The governor refused to make
public any further prospective appoint
mentS. Shobcr has been a resident Of
the state a number OF years and has
been a hard worker in the ranks OF
he marty.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-01-12
VICTORY FOR THE SON.
The Estate of the Late Isaac w. Turner
Ordered Distributed.

oEutItu
Sioux Falls, s. D., Jan. IA contest
possessing novel and sensational fea-
lures for possession Of a valuable
estate. has Just been disposed or here.
About a year ago Isaac w. Turner, an
old resident, died leaving $4,000 cash
and property. A contest was immedi-
ately begun for possession of his estate
by Jacob Turner of Sioux Falls, o
brother of deceased, and Charles w.
Turner, ais of Sioux Falls, who based
his claim upon the ground that he was
an Legitimate son Of Isaac Turner and
roduced documents signed by saa
Turner acknowledging the relationship.
George w. Krouse and Alice krouse
Uegs Of Pennsylvania were also claim
ants. They alleged that they were the
children OF an illegitimate daughter OF
Isaac Turner. At the commencement
OF the struggle for the estate the claim
ants agreed upon the appointment OF
A. Il. Wheclock Of this city az admin
istrator. A short time ago the case
came up before County Judge Wilkes
when testimony in substance as given
above was submitted by the opposing
claimants. After having the matter
under advisement since the hearing
Judge Wilkes has just rendered a deci-
sion, In which he awards the estate to
Charles w. Turner and orders It's Inn
mediate distribution.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-01-12
A r
The Honorable Moses IL. Crane o. la
coma, Wash, Tells How Old Soldiers

The Honorable Moses IL. Crane o. Ia
coma, Wash, Tells How Old Soldiers
May Help Themselves.
TACOMA, Wash, Jan. Z, 19Ol.-lSpe-
rial.)-"I used to have Heart Disease,
but thanks to DOdd's Kidney rms 1
pow have Hearts Ease.
Five years ago, | was a continual
sufferer Of Heart Disease. Exposure
during the war, and a tendency TO grow
over-feshy had greatly aggravated
this dread disease. | often had to sit up
half the night, | had it SO bad when
would lie down. Life looked pretty blue
70 me, as | thought there was no relief,
until one day | read an advertisement
of Dodd's Kidney Pills. | bought a box
that same day, and it was the best
DAYS work | ever did. Before had
used all the first box | could eat ana
sleep better than | had done for many
years, and after three months faithful
treatment, my health was completely
restored. | am an old mar now, but my
step is as elastic and my brain as clear,
as when | was thirty years Of age"
These are the words Of the Hon.
Moses b. Crane, Secretary Of Odin
Lodge, No. 1913, l.. O. O. +. Of this city.
The Hon. Mr.. Crane IS also Senior Vice
Commander of G. \. II. Post No. D, Ia
coma.
Those who know Mr.. Crane have the
fullest confidence in his honesty and
truthfulneSs, and know that he would
| not give this unsolicited testimonial I'M
less he had actually experienced the re-
lief which he indicates in his letter.
Dodd's Kidney Pills are having a won
derful sale among Mr.. Cranes friends
and their name is ~legion-in this part
Of the country. There does not seem to
he a single case of Heart Disease, Kid
ney or Bladder Weakness, or Rheuma-
tism, that Dodd's Kidney Pills do not
permanently cure.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-01-12

There Is n man in our company"
says a Philadelphia stage manager,
who hasn't drunk a drop OF water In
twenty-scven years. He boasts OF It.
He Is always the first man into the
theater for "a performance, and Is as
regular as clockwork at rehearsals. No.
he isn't a 'rummy." In fact, liquor is
most repul AM TO him. But for TWEEN
ty-seven years he has drunk nothing
but tea, and he will probably continue
In his present course until he dies. lie
carries his little portable gas arrange
ment about with him, and between the
acts he makes strong tea-the strong
est you ever tastcd-in his dressing
room, attaching his little heater to the
gas fixture with a rubber tube. When
this Is impossible he carries n bottle of
cold tea in his pocket, n when on a
long run on the train the other MEM
bers OF the company are yearning for a
drink the old man just pulls out his
bottle Of cold tea and is happy"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-01-12
Tho King and the Poet.

Shor tales from the Persian in Cen
fury Magazine: \ certain poet was ac-
cused of a crime and sentenced TO be
executed.
The king ordered that the
should take place in his presence. When
the moment arrived the poet was seized
with a violent tremblin. of the body.
A friend standing near by said; is
II cowardice which causes you thus TO
tremble? Only towards at such a time
exhibit fear"
The poet answered: "Oh, friend, II
thou wishest 10 make an exhibition OF
courage, and to show how a courageous
man should die, sit thou down in my
place, and / Will rise up and go away
The king was pleased with his answer
and granted him forgiveness for his
crime,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-01-12
Too Busy to spell Correctly.

Waverley Magazine: 1t used to be
said that no gentleman could be so i'll
bred as to spell correctly. Like Napo-
leon, statesmen of the past century
were too busy in state affairs to mind
photography. The old duchess of Cor
don's rule in these matters was a con-
venient me-:
You know, my dear, when I don't
know how to spell a word / always
draw q line under it, and If 1t Is
spelled wrong it passes for a very good
Joke, and If it is spelt right it doesn't
matter"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-01-12
OUGHT TO BE PROUD OF 1T.
Our Congress Most Interesting Body of
Men In the World.

Our Congress N1Obt interesting bOuy %
Men In the World.
Ainslee's: The congress OF the United
States IL the most interesting body Of
men in the world. 1t comes nearer to
being n representative body than any
other that evor existed. 1t is the micro
cosm Of the republic. presenting In con-
Centration all the extraordinary peculiar
tiles ~ the nation whose work 1t Is Sc
lected TO perform. Its average of ability
is higher than that of any other parlia-
mentary body on earth. Each OF It's
members represents a larger constitu-
ency han Is represented by any single
member OF a European parliament, and
with very few exceptions each member Is
a good representative OF the constituency
for which he stands. Those who sheer
at congress and at congressman sheer at
the voters who selected them. Luckily
that sort Of thing is going out OF FASH
ion. People are beginning TO appreciate
congress for what it really is, and 1t Is
getting better all the time.
There are very few members either OF
the house or OF the senate who are not
of native birth. To be exact, there arc
Just sixteen representatives and six sem
ators who were not born In the United
States. In the Fifty-sixth congress-, curl
ously enough, one OF the members Is
man. But he is as genuine al American
as there Is In the land. Considering the
proportion OF foreign to native-born in
the United states, the percentage Is in
significant, especially when It is remem-
bered hat the average member of con-
gress is one who has been given to NOV
Ing about the world and shifting his en-
vironment. Out OF 1852 members Of the
present house only PIT represent the
states In which they were born, and Of
this number only a few still live in the
congressional district where they first
saw light. The average congressman Is
a hustler. He has been ambitious or else
he would never have found his present
place. That he has been successful in
some measure goes without saying, and
the fact that SO many Of them have
broken away from their early surround
ings, and have gained new successes I'm
new fields, simply goes TO show some
helped to make the American congress
what II Is.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-01-12
Empty Measures.

Cleveland Plain Dealer: I'm afraid,
Limpy, well have to protest to our
member of congress-"
What fer, Weary"
"'Cause this here reduction Of war
taxes amt a-goin' to benefit us a nick
els worth. Are we goin' to feel n
easier in pocket cause they've decided
to take the stamp tax off O. bank
checks?"
What Is a bank check, Weary?"
That's 1t. That's wot lots Of us will
be askin'. An there's the reduced tax
on beer. Is that goin' to benefit the
noble army o. tomato can rushers? I
don't think 1t. Remind me to write to
Sen'tor Hammer tomorrw mornin',
Limpy, an ask him If he amt a goin'
to do somethin' for the common peo-
pie pretty soon."
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-01-12
on Christmas Matt Buchanan. an

On Christmas Matt Buchanan, an
employe In the louvre at Alameda.
Cal, received n small copper box
which he supposed contained n gift,
but in which he found the ashes OF his
sister, which had been sent to him at
her request. 1t was the first notice
he had Of her death. Buchanan
thought II was the usual Christmas
remembrance, and said to those stand
ing by when 1t came from the express
office that II was a present from his
sister, who always remembered him.
He "a mystified when he saw the
contents OF the box, but n letter re-
ceived later explained that 1t was the
dying request of his sister that the
ashes be sent him, and that they be
laid to rest beside her mother in the
Odd Fellows cemetery, San Francisco.
He complied with her request.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-01-12

a marble statue OF Frances T.. VIII.
ard is soon to be placed In Statuary
hall in the capitol. 1t will be the only
statue OF a woman cver allowed In the
historic chamber. 1t is donated by the
state Of Illinois, each commonwealth
of the union being allowed to honor
two persons I'm this n The statue
will be given one of the most promi-
nent positions possible. The unwilling
will be attended by elaborate ceremony.
in which members of the w. c. r. u.
representing every section will be pres
ent. No one Will see the work until tho
drapery is officially drawn aside.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-01-12
Normal school EcopcnH.

Springfield, s. D., Jan. THE state
Normal sChool at his place opened
Thursday, with an increased attend
anCe. just what the enrolment will
be, is yet unknown, as they are still
coming.
one new teacher has been added to
the faculty, Miss Emma Hin, a gradu-
ate OF the class of 80.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-01-12

In a recent sermon Bishop Potter OF
New York warned young men against
tawdriness in jewelry, which he said
was a special mark Of decadencc. He
then told nov a party of men were once.
in the Office of Boss Tweed when some
one espied on the floor n piece of dia-
mond jewelry which none OF them
claimed as his. Finally Mr.. Tweed
hitChed up his vest and after looking
at the upper edge of his trousers ex-
claimed: why, it's M of my sus-
pender buttons"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-01-12
When Minister WI Ting Fang was

When Minister WI Ting Fang was
"a guest at the Lotus club recently In
New York, he pronounced the follow
ing neat n felicitous compliment:
"Of all the plants that grow in China,
the lotus Is the most appreciated, be-
cause of ii purity. A gentleman who
sits near me says that the lotus is the
symbol Of quiet and rest, and that,
therefore, ii is an appropriate name
for this club. l bow to his superior
wisdom, but in China we appreciate
respect the flower, not because we
eat 1t, but because. If you put II into
water, no matter how troubled, mud
does not stick to ii and II comes out
clean and pur and delicate as ever.
Therefore, we call good men lotus men.
Associations are formed under that
name. Therefore, l naturally find my
self in superior company by dining
with the members of his Lotus club"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-01-12

During her visit to New York Mrs.
Mckinley made several suggestions as
to the decorations for the suite OF
rooms in the new part of the Hotel
Manhattan, which are to be known as.
the presidents apartments and which
are TO be reserved for the exclusive use
of Mr.. and Mrs. Mckinley. These sug-
gestions will all be adopted by the ho-
tel management.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-01-12
BAD YEAR fOR UNDERWRITERS,
Fire Losses In 1899, United States nc
Canada, Aggregated G:,362,25u.

New York, Jan. THE Journal OF
Commerce prints the following:
The fire underwriters suffered terri
bly, during 1899. The aggregate fire
loss in the United States and Canada
during the year just closed, as com
piled from carefully kept records, was
Sl62, 1862, $50. The month OF April shows
up with the highest losses, when the
total OF $25,7 1877, 900 was reached. The
smallest loss occurred In October,
when the amount vas 7,l07. 600. The
total losses In the United States for
1898 were sl19, $50, 500 and for 1899, $780,
113. 200.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-01-12
Frank Adams IL Held.

Huron, :. D., Jan. Frank Adams,
charged with sending obscene letters
through the mails addressed to Matt
Kanger, has been held to the federal
grand jury at Sioux Falls. \ year or
two x Adams and hangers daughter
figured in one of the most disreputable
eases ever heard in court here, and out
of which grows the present trouble.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-01-12
Gamhlc ArriNci at PICrrc.

Pierre, s. D., Jan. CONGRESSMAN
Gamble is on the ground, coming ac-'
companied by j. ID. Elliott. Mr.. Gam
he feels confident of his selection as
United States senator by the leGiSla-
turc, and an early caucus will probably
kttlc the question.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-01-12
Dank check, WearY2n
A Matter of Confidence.

Washington Star: How did he ac-
quire the reputation Of being such u
brilliant man?" inquired one voter.
by means Of his convincing man.
ner," answered - other. He got
people to believing that he thoroughly
understood his own arguments and
they regarded him as O genius.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-01-12

The New York Sun prints this hair
raising tale n credits 1t to the Gold
IN Transcript: A" Larimer county
farmer lost a COW in a queer n
last week. The animal in rummaging
through a summer kitchen found and
swallowed an old umbrella and a cake
of yeast. The yeast, fermenting in the
poor beasts stomach, raised the I'M
brella and she died in great agony
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-01-12

Parker, s. D., Jan. Mrs. j. b. May
nard died suddenly at her homc here
Friday. Heart trouble is thought to
be the cause. Her daughter, Mrs. Theo-
dOre MAILER of LeSeucr, Mimi, is here
ON a visit,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-01-12

The Beers are holding a big revival.
not entirely given over to religion. Last
reports indicate hat 400 more Of Bobs'
brave little men were gathered into the
fold,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-01-12
Sure Enonph PrOspcrltY.

Denver Post: A careful canvass by the
ministers Of Newton, Kan, reveals the
fact that only about one-third Of the peo-
pie of the city desire TO go to heaven. The
remainder seem to think that Kansas Is
good enough for them.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-01-12

An escaped lunatic whiled away his
time in Racine, Wis, by taking the
civil service examination. incidentally
he took the highest grade.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-01-12
NOTED SPORTING MAN DEAD.
Henry Philips, SuIlivan's Former Bscker,
Dies In "A HospItal.

New York, Jan. 7.-Henry Phillips, q
man we'll known in sporting circles In
this country and In Canada, died at
Roosevelt hospital today Of apopleXy. The
dead man was formerly manager for John
l.. Sullivan, the p~ugilist, and was Sulli-
vans hacker when the champion fought
Charley Mitchell In France.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-01-12

= No man who constantly steels his
heart against women a ever expect
10 steal one Of theirs.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-01-12
Presents Treaty Amendments.

London, Jan. 4.-Ambassador Choate
presented the Hay-Pauncefote treaty
amendments to Secretary Of Foreign
Affairs Lansdowne today.