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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-23
Sympathy.

Washington Star: Sometimes" said
the sympathetic man, II feel sorry for
the noble red man, who must STAN by
and see all his glories swept into the
past"
Broncho Boz looked at him in sur
prise, and then answered:
well, mister, you'll excuse me for
mentionin' it, but I'm feelin' downright
sympathetic toward YOU. There amt
nobody on earth that / feel sorrier for
than anybody who doesn't know any
better than to be sorry for Injuns."
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-23

THE sorrow with which the an
nouncement of Queen Victoria's death
was received In the United States made
a deep impression on the English peo-
pie" said a prominent London barris-
ter I'm a Washington interview the
other day. THEY feel that II has
brought the two nations into a close1
sympathy and to a better understand
ing. In England there has never been
the hostility toward America that
Americans have felt for England. Even
during the war OF the revolution the
masses OF the English people sympa-
thized with the struggling colonies. and
there has never been any national re-
sentiment that they gained their in
dependence. The Englishman is proud
of the greatness Of the United States,
for he remember the first Americans
were Englishmen. whose love OF libertJ
drove them to the new world. No peo-
pie on earth glory more In freedom, or
guard more jealousy that which IL
theirs han the English"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-23

We know that much n more-tnat
you won't stay there. What takes you
cruising around the f1rst-class deck?
That's what you've got to answer for"
8 I will, to the right person. the
captain, and no n else. Stand aside!"
/ cried, for I was nettled by the mans
surly speech. Don't dare to interfere
with me! I've good reason, the best
reason, for what I've done. and I'll give
II, but not to you. Clear out, or TEL
put you on you back double quick!"
He retorted angr.ly, and we should
soon have fallen to blows, but a sharp
voice interposed. that Of the captain
himself. for the alteration had &C.
Cured just outside his cabin.
What's this OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
reling with the passengers? And who
are you, sir, who talk SO big?"
"A second class, sir. who's been a
t~respassing up here constant, and I'd
my orders, sir, from the chief officer to
watch him."
What do you call yourself?"
"Hardoastle Is my name on the list.
but"
"A purser's name, Ell? Fishy on the
face OF 1t. I'll see you tomorrow for
ward in the second cabin. Take him
there. quartermaster, and tell the stew
ard to have an eye to him; not that he
a get very far"
AYE, aye. sir. Now, heave ahead,
will you, or must / make your" NO
doubt he felt annoyed by the support
of the "old man." Now l had recover-
ed my temper / did not resent his tone.
/ had had time to consider that for the
present i had better lie now.
So / went straight to my cabin and
to bed. / was doubled up with w
others, both ocean "drummers," men
who crossed every month or two, and
they were already sound asleep. But
before turning out my light 1 climbed
up into the privacy of my own little
bunk, where ] quickly a through the
papers and saw with delight that ev-
erything was intact. Then / placed the
precious packet under my pillow and
felt that 1 had spent a profitable day.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-23
TRIBUTES TO THE DEAD.
From Cleveland, Reed, Lew Wallace,
Whitcomb Riley and Others.

whitcomb Riley and Others.
Princeton, N. j., March 14-When in
terviewed by the Associated Press cor
respondent, eX-President Grover CleYe-
land made the following statement on
the death Of former President Benja-
min Harrison:
II am exceedingly moved by the sad
intelligence OF Mr.. Harrison's death,
for, Notwithstanding the late discour-
aging reports Of his condition., / hoped
his life might yet be spared. Not n
Of our countrymen should for a mo-
ment fail to realize the services which
have been performed In their behalf by
the distinguished dead. In high public
Office he was guided by patriotism n
devotion to duty, often at the sacrifice
OF temporary popularity. and in private
station his influence and example were
always In the direction OF decency and
good citizenship. Such n career and
the incidents related to It should leave
n deep n useful impression upon ev-
cry section Of our national life."
Gen. Lew Wallace.
General Lew Wallace, almost a life
time friend OF eX-President Harrison,
said:
Ten days ago Benjamin Harrison
was the foremost mar in America. /
make no exception. He had every
quality of greatness-courage thai was
dauntless, foresight almost to proph-
ecy, q mind clear, strong and OF
breadth by nature, strengthened by ex-
ercise and constant dealing with sub
jects of national inport--subjects of
worldwide interest. And OF these
qualities the people knew n they
drew them to him as listeners and be-
levers, and in the faith they brought
him there was no mixture OF doubt or
fear.
THE sorrow for him must be univer.
SAL"
Thos. II. Reed.
New York, March 1.-THE CONNER.
cial Advertiser tomorrow will print a
statement from ex-Speaker Thomas Il
Reed anent the death OF Mr.. Harrison
In which Mr.. Reed says:
mo one could doubt the intellectual
force OF Gen. Harrison or the strength
OF his character.
'"Those attributes always gave him
the confidence OF the nation. His -four
years as president was full Of his per-
sonality. His administration certainly
left the country better han he found
It. His recent utterances have been
characterized by the same good sense
and moderation that in general marked
his previous speeches, and his death al
this time is peculiarly unfortunate
for the nation"
James Whitcomb Riley said:
zone of the characteristics of Cen
eral Harrison always commanded my
profound respect-his fearless inde-
pendence and stand for what he be-
to be right and Just, often in the
Of the adverse opinion of his w
political party and his political friends.
He was held In the confidence Of the
Nations and individuals were
as certain as OF the rising Inc setting
of the sun hat General Harrison would
do the right thing. In his
calm way he walked through the tur-
bulent world, when other mems atten-
tions were troubled and uncertain, sure
and undertaking. No nan could better
meet a sudden crisis.
Living, he was swayed by no con.
no praise; dead, he is fal
above e~ulogies. He was a great man
great men are not born often"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-23

This will let you out. 1t is the key
of your cabin. Beware Of the black
n wait till after dinner, when we are
on deck n the darby forward. Slip
out through the stern ports. The
dingey Is astern, II you can only reach
her. Cut adrift and paddle your own
ano That's about the best / can
do"
/ did the rest easier than I thought.
(The movements Of the dingey have
already been told, and the events that
TO. o the escape.)
/ was quite lost, at first. when / got
on shore; but / did not care, SO long as
/ was free. I was In France, / knew
that much, and after a steep path /
soon hit on a road cleaning white and
dusty in the darkness. / stood for a
moment debating which way / should
turn, eastward or westward, my object
being to reach some town or place on a
line OF railway, whether by walking to
IL or taking a vehicle. AS soon as / came
upon a milestone | struck q match and
read the legend. In the direction i was
going Lamballe was distant Is kilot-
meters, and behind me the road led TO
Brest, 100.
1t was clearly to Lamballe. not
Brest, that / must max my way, some
eight miles In all, and 1 reached Ii be-
fore IL p. IN. People were still up as l
passed along the narrow streets. seated
at cafe doors, and l took my place at
one OF the tables, calling for a book
and a railway guide. / was not long
IN arranging my plan. Fortunately /
had money, plenty OF money. In my
pockets. and that made everything
easy. / found that a train left at $3.50
a. m. for Paris. the longest, yet the
quickest route, to Southampton. L
could catch the night express at Havre
n be In Southampton at daylight. BY
this / should have q couple OF hours or
more in Paris, enough to buy necessar-
les and make a considerable change In
my appearance; for / was resolved to
take thi passage incOg. and In the fore
cabin, where | should attract no at
tention. "
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-23

Apropos OF the agreement entered In.
10 by the American Publishers associ-
alton TO stop the practice OF cutting
the prices OF books. the following Mark
Twain story Is being passed around:
The humorist went into a book store
and asked the price OF a book. The
clerk furnished him the desired In.
formation. whereupon Twain inquired
IL there was any discount allowed tG
publishers. This cut the price down
80 per cent. Then the clerk was asked
II there vas anything allowed off for
authors. The authors discount was &c
per cent. likewise. The humorist final.
ly ~youchsafed the information that ne
was a particular friend OF the proprie.
tor OF the establishment. and this sc.
cured him a reduction OF Is per cent
Twain took the ook and asked how
much II was. "As neal as ! can cal
culate." replied the clerk, I'VE owe you
the book and about 37h cents. Call
again."
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-23
GOVERNORS PROCLAMATION.
Indiana Executive Onhcially Announce
Harrison's Death.

Hsrrison's Death.
Indianapolis, March 1~4.-Governor
Durbin issued the following proclama-
tion on the death OF General Harrison:
To the People of Indiana: General Ben
jamin Harrison, ex-president Of the
United States and for many ears past
unostentatiously enjoying the undisputed
honor OF being Indiana's most distin-
suished citizen. died at his home In In
%dlanapolis at 4:45 o'clock on Wednesday
afternoon. March i3, 1901.
lie met the final and inevitable sum
mons as he had met every emergency In
his eventful life-with rare courage and
with unfaltering faith.
AS n lawyer he has received generous
recognition In the forefront OF tho pro-
~fession; as a soldier In the war for the
preservation OF the union he achieved
enduring fame; as president OF the United
States he maintained In full measure the
dignity and time IGNORED traditions OF
that office; as "a citizen he, was respected
for his ability; courage, Keen sense o,
his undertakings were characterized by
earnestness OF purpose and reverent re-
gard for principle. He met every respon
sibility with firm determination and per
formed every duty conscientiously. lie
relied Upon his own strength and his w
conclusion OF right In the discharge OF
his obligations TO the state, TO the ma
ton and mankind, thereby marking his
career with conspicuous individuality.
The greater part OF his life was given
to public service, and In every service he
was called to al he gave abundant PROOF
Of his ability and integrity.
In the death OF General Harrison every
citizen OF Indiana will readily under
stand that the state has lost Its most
distinguished citizen-one VINO mas left
the impress OF his inspiring genius upon
the pages Of history and whose name Will
forever be associated with the foremost
statesmen and patriots OF the eventful
age In which he lived.
Therefore. as a mark OF respect to the
man whose worlds work Is done, ] direct
that all public business be suspended on
the day the mortal remain Of General
Harrison are lying In state; that the
OF ali buildings be placed at half
mast during the customary period or
and that such other honors
paid the distinguished dead as BELTS
the occasion. Winfield T. Durbin,
Governor.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-23

George e.. Cole, an old Oregon
pioneer. who had charge OF the sup
piles received at Corvallis for Fort
Hoskins some fifty years ago. relates
that Lieutenant Phil ii. Sheridan, then
quartermaster and commissary, fire.
Quently came to his store and some
times remained over night. He never
would accept the offer Of a bed, but
preferred to sleep on blankets spread
on the counter. Mr.. Cole says quantity
hat he has been told on the best au-
thority that later Sheridan became
thoroughly cured OF that camp-life
ha bit.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-23
warned by a soothsaysr.

Detroit Journal: The sootbsayer
gazed long and earnestly into his palm.
Beware Of a dark woman!" said she
finally.
BLACK Maria!p gasped the bank
cashier, paling.
He was deeply affected by the warn
ing. Indeed. he vas a changed man
henceforth. He stole but sparingly. nor
could he be induced to accept the SUI
perintendency of the Sabbath school.
choosing to remain teacher of the bible
class merely.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-23

turn to washington. 1t is not ex.
pected that any members Of the cab.
met will &c
Although expected, the death OF
Gen. Harrison was a distinct shock tc
the president, the w men having seer
much OF each other while the former
wa in the executive Office.
The president last evening sent g
telegram of coincidence to Mrs. Harrt
son.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-23

The first Industrial and manual train
Ing school In the Philippines has just
begun In the city OF Dumanguette. or
the island OF Negroes. The school, which
the second OF wood, though not OF bam-
boo, is due to h generosity Of II. b.
Silliman OF New York. who gave $40, 600.
The young Filipinos are to be taught
carpentering, iron work, etc. and 100
acres OF land have been bought on
which to teach them agriculture. The
school is In charge OF Rev. Leon c. Hill,
a Princeton graduate. Dumanguette
was selected because OF the friendly at
titude OF the natives.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-23

The three society men Of the senate
-Depew, Kean and Wetmore-who are
so popular that they never dine at
home except when they give dinners
TO their friends, stole quietly into the
senate restaurant the other day, n
Washington correspondent says. Each
senator looked at the menu card list
lessly. I'm very tired Of terrapln and
game" said Senator Kean. $50 am l."
said Senator Wetmore. 80 am J."
echoed Senator Depew, and / am 60
ing 10 eat some bacon and green's"
Kean and Wetmore almost shouted for
JOY. That's what we want" they
said. and In five minutes three senate
society men could have been seen eat
Ing bacon and greens as II they had
never tasted anything one-half as good
I'm their lives.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-23

The Texas legislature has decided to
submit to popular vote an amendment
TO the state constitution making the
payment Of a poll tax a prerequisite to
voting. The proposed amendment re-
quires that the citizens shall present a
receipted poll tax bill or shall make
oath that he tax has been paid before
he will be allowed TO vote. II is stated
that the object Of the amendment Is to
increase the public and make
more difficult and burdensome the col
%onization OF Mexican voters in the dis
tricts bordering on the Rio Grande
river at electinn times.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-23

A rather remarkable statement which
was credited to the Chinese minister
not long ago. In which he was made
- advance intermarriage of whites and
negroes. as a solution Of the race prob
lem In America. is denied by Minister
WI. He makes Is known that he was
incorrectly quoted. It's no business of
mine." he says ITO interfere In your
domestic affairs"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-23

General Harrison, II is stated, would
have liked nothing better than to come
out frankly and strongly and say to
everyone who would hear what he
thought Of England's cruelty; IL waa
In his mind constantly; but he believed
that.an ex-president SHOULD observe the
same p~roprieties OF speech which are
observed by a president OF the United
States. He was at all times careful TO
say nothing which could be construed
or twisted into a seeming disregard for
the dignity Of the high office which he
nee held.
In his semi-conscious condition, when
the sentinels of discretion and proprie-
~ had gone from their posts and the
mind of the man was wandering, he
began TO speak OF the Beers and their
hopeless struggle for national life. His
voice was weak and trembling, his
thoughts were not connected, but the
listeners bending over him could hear
words of pity for the dying farmer re-
publics.
Funeral Sunday Afternoon.
The funeral OF ex-President Harrison
will take place next Sunday afternoon
at 2 o'clock.
The services will be held in the First
Presbyterian church, OF which General
Harrison was a member for nearly If
ty years. The Rev. NJ. l.. Haints, pas
tor OF the First Presbyterian church,
will have charge OF the services.
Yesterday afternoon 1t was decided
at a meeting OF Governor Durbin with
n number OF other state officers hat the
body Of General Harrison should lie In
state in the rotunda Of the capitol all
day next Saturday.
The highest honors which It is IN
the power OF the state of Indiana TO
grant will be rendered to the remains
of General Harrison.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-23
An unbel,ever.

Atlanta, Constitution: One Of the
Georgia bards has this of the Good
Times" singers:
They're mighty slick with their songs
. an rhymes
In the country day by day;
I hear 'em singin' of better times.
: But I hain't seen EN- come my way!"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-23

Booker T. Washington's recent visit
TO Richmond, Va. to address a gather
ing OF prominent persons In the Acad-
envy of Music there, was In striking
contrast with his first trip to the city
twenty-five years ago, when he was a
penniless boy making his way from his
West Virginia home TO Hampton to get
an education.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-23

Fifty years ago March T." said Rep
resentative Grow of Pennsylvania, 1T
was sworn In rs n member OF the
house of representatives. / served con-
t%inuously for twelve years, then retired
TO private life for a third OF a century,
and was reelected to congress in 1894"
Mr.. Grow Is now 70 years OF age.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-23
Eas,ly Explained.

Boston Transcript: Winston-"So Hill
Ter is married again. / can remember
when he was counting his first wife. He
really believed there never was another
woman like her."
Turner-"And after he was married to
her he was sure OF It? That may account
for his making a second venture
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-23

The Delta Phi fraternity of Cornell
has purchased In ithaca the home of ].
Collin Forbes, the well known portrait
painter. on Stewart avenue, In the heart
Of the fraternity district. The purchase
price was $17, 900. Mr.. Forbes will re-
move TO Montreal.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-23

According to the latest statistics bull
Ietin. In ITO years the gross receipts of
the United States have amounted to
$32, 663, 313, 54S.13. In that time the gov
eminent has lost through dishonest
agents and officials approximately
$1,000 900
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-23
Fun In the House.

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Distin-
guished Visitor-"What is that noise
like the wild tramping of many horses
that / hear from your congressional
b~uilding?" @
Lentz again."
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-23

The bible on which President Nc
Kinley was sworn on the 4th OF March
is a new one, CAKE inches, from the
oxford University press, printed in
plea. bound In Levant morocco. with
flexible cover and edges of red under
gold.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-23
His PenuriOus Way.

Harper's Bazaar: Mrs. Gabbleton-I be-
lieVe If my husband was as stingy as
Mrs. Klawback's he would drive me to
desperation!
Mrs. Brisk-No, he wouldn't; he would
make you walk.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-23
WILL ATTEND UNERA
President Mckinley VIII Leave for In
~dianapolis Tonight.

UfNFFHPONRs AOHENHts
Washington, March 14.-President
Mckinley will attend the funeral of
Gen. Harrison. He will leave here prob
ably tonight, accompanied by Mrs. Nc
Kinley and Secretary Cortelyou.
The party will stop at Canton for a
cay or more n Mrs. Mckinley will
remain there while the president and
Mr.. Cortelyou proceed to indianapolis.
The itinerary will be SO arranged as
to enable the president to leave Canton
Saturday night for indianapolis and
return Immediately after the funeral.
After a brief stop at Canton he will re-
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-23
Rosonrce.

philadelphia North American: Agnes
What became OF young Harry Dolby, wht
laid siege to your heart for SO long?
The heiress--I believe after / rejected
him finally he went to work for a living
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-23
"Dr. Is Dues Female Regulator" S SsIs s :sss

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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-09-09
MANY PRAYERS IN AKRON
FOR PRESIDENTS LIFE
Services In the Churches Bore on Fridays
Terrible Happening.

In all OF the churches of the city,
Sunday, the calamity that has hefallen
the nation was the topic Of the ser
vices and the prayers OF the pastors
and their congregations. All day sun,
day the public was anxious,
hour there were Inquiries about the
condition and the progress of the
President.
At the Democrat office man was
kept busy all day answering the tele,
phone and giving the latest informa,
tion from Buffalo, The crowds at the
churches and everywhere were full
of grief at the tragedy OF Friday, full
Of anxiety about the Presidents pro,
gress and full hope for his complete
recovery.
At the First NJ E, church Sunday
morning the topic on which Rev. NJ
B. Pratt made his talk was the terri
bic occurrence. His talk told of the
sorrow and the shock with which the
news was received In this city and
the grief of the American people
DIR. Pratt commented Oh the state
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-09-09

ol affairs that made such event pos
sible. THE civilization THAI produced
Lincoln produced Booth; the civiliza-
tion that produced Garfield produced
Guiteau,' he said. Dr. Pratt be-
lieves that ignorance alone Is blamuble
for the event Of last week and that a
system of education for the class that
is responsible for such deeds Is the
only way In which more of them may
be prevented
At the other churches notice was
taken of the event and the prayers os
all the congregations of Akron togeth-
er with those of all the church gong
people of the country went up for the
life of the President.
Many a hardened heart in Akron,
many a mind that was doubtful of the
efficacy of prayer, many voice that
was unused to addressing supplica-
tions of that kind, was heard to say
that II "they thought their prayers
would do any good, they would sure.
ly pray for the recovery of the Presl-
dent