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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-12-06
THE OPENING
Of CONGRESS
Galleries Of Both Senate and
House Crowded With
Spectators.
THE FLORAL DISPLAY FINE
Senate Adjourns at 1902 az
Mark of Respect to Late
Senator Mcmillan.
THE FLORAL DISPLAY FINE
MEMBERS GREET FRIENDS
Best of FEELING Prevaiied-House Ad-
journed Early on Account Of
Deaths of Members Dur
ing Recess.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE senate was
called to order at noon and at II: OF
o'clock adjourned as q mark Of respect
to the late senator Mcmillan.
President Pro Tenn Frye assembled the
senate rCstrum at noon and a hush fell
upon the assemblage while Rev. Mr..
Prettyman, who look the place of Rev.
Mr.. Milburn, pronounced the invoca-
ton.
The clerk called the roll and sixty
eight senators responded to their
names.
The customary resolutions were
adopted, notifying the house the senate
was ready to proceed to business and
appointing q to wait on the
president and inform him congress was
assembled.
Mr.. Burrows OF Michigan then an
nounced the death Of his colleague, Mr..
Mcmillan. Resolutions Of regret were
unanimously adopted.
The scene in the senate chamber to-
day when that body met to begin the
work of the second session of the Fifty
seventh congress, was a brilliant one.
Long before noon, when President Pro
Tenn Frye brought the gavel down and
opened proceedings the galleries began
filling up. Every seat was soon occu-
pied ard hundreds outside in the cor
ridors were clamoring for admission.
The floor Of the senate was a verit-
able garden Of flowers, chrysanthe-
NUNS, roses and violets spreading
their fragrance throughout the cham
Der. Many magnificent floral pieces
completely hid the desks from view.
Without distinction of party the SEN
ators moved from one side Of the cham
Der to the other and renewed old ac-
q~uaintances. The old sores which had
been made in the heat of debate dur
ing the last session seemed healed, and
everywhere 1t was noticed that the
best of feeling prevailed.
The familiar figure of Senator Nc
MILAN Of Michigan, who was beloved
by his associates was missing, and uni
versal sorrow was again expressed over
his demise.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-12-06
IN THE HOUSE.
Only Element of Excitement Was No.
tice Of Election Contest.

Washington, Dec. 1.-The hall of the
representatives, presented q brilliant
scene for the opening session today.
During the recess the chamber has been
redecorated throughout. The old color
scheme of gold m carmine was pre-
served, but fresh colors served to light
en- the general effect.
The famous paintings, Discovery of
the Hudson" n The Landing of
Veroa In the Expedition at Monterrey,
California, in 1901" which formerly
hung in panels OF either side of the
speakers rostrum, have been removed
TO the lobby in the rear of the hall, and
In their places now hang full length
portraits of Washington and Lafayette.
Although the gavel did not fall till
noon the public galleries were packed
soon after they were thrown open at 10
o'clock and the sections reserved for the
families and friends Of members filled
early. The opening Of congress is q
society as we'll as a political event, and
in the galleries were many handsomely
goWned society ONE
There was the usual flower display,
although 1t was perhaps not as elabo-
rate as upon some similar occasions In
the past.
1t was noticeable the victorious party
In the recent campaign did not monop-
Olize the entire flower show.
Shortly after IL o'clock the members
began arriving and greetings were ex-
changed, seemingly being equally cor
dial whether they were between politi-
cal friends or enemies. The democrats
who are returning after their fifth sue
cessiVe Cefeat took the raillery of the
republicans good naturedly.
Speaker Henderson called the house
to order at exactly noon. After prayer
by Chaplain Couden the roll was called
and a quorum announced. The resig-
nations Of Representatives Ray of New
York and Hall of Pennsylvania were
laid before the house.
A number Of members elected during
the recess to fill vacancies created by
death or resignation appeared before
the bar n took the oath of office.
Taylor Of Ohio created a furry by
Offering a resolution to investigate the
election Of Carter Glass of the Sixth
Virginia district, one of the new mem
bers, which was referred to the COM
mittee on elections.
The customary committees to wait
upon the president and senate were APP
pCitned.
Brandegee Of Connecticut announced
the death of his predecessor, Russell,
and presented the usual formal resolu-
tions OF regret. These were adopted,
and at 1925 p. m. the house adjourned.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-12-06
JUDGING OF STOCK.
Iowa Gets First Prize for Shorthorns
at Chicago Live Stock Show
BANQUET TO Diunitaries.

Chicago, Dec. 3.-Judging of animals
on exhibition at the International Live
Stock exposition began today before a
large crowd. The awards follows:
Shorthorns-Steers or spayed heifers
2-years-old OIL under 3, first, Prince Of
Quality, Agricultural college, Ames,
Ia; Aberdeen Angus-First, Pilot, Judy
g. Son, Williamsport, Ind; second Good
Money, Stanley r. Pearce, Creston,
III. Steer or spayed heifer 1 year old
and under 2-First, Tip-Top Of Meadow
Brook, d. Kerfoot & Son; second,
Blackwood Lord, Judy & Son.
Sheep-Wether, l year old and under
First, University Of wisconsin,; Sec
ond, Richard Gibson. Delaware, Ont.
American Shropshire association spe-
~cials-First, Richard Gibson; second,
George McKerrow e Son.
This afternoon a banquet will be ten
dered to Secretary Wilson of the de-
partment of agriculture; Hon. John
Dryden, minister of agriculture Of On
tario and Senator Harris of Kansas.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-12-06
CONGRESSIONAL
Both the Senate and House Listen Z.
Presidents Message.

Presidents Message.
Washington, Dec. 1.-THE house met
at noon today with a large attendance
and crowded galleries. Gordon Russeu
Of Texas and Edward Swami, who sue
ceeds Amos j. Cummings OF New York,
took the oath Of office. The nous
Their look a short recess to await the
arrival Of the presidents message, and
when 1t reconvened h message was
Immediately read. The members dis
played great interest in Its contents,
many of them following the reading
in the printed copies which were dis
tributed by the pages.
Reading of the message was listened
to attentively, especially those portions
relating to regulating OF trusts, tarl1
and the Isthmian n bill.
The message was referred to the COM
mittee on the state Of the union with
out objection.
After Lanham Of Texas, had an
nounced the death Of Representative
B. Graffenried n Sheppard Of Texas,
the house at lao p. m. adjourned.
In the Senate.
Immediately after the journal In the
senate was read Alger Of Michigan.
was sworn in. The presidents message
was then read. Printed copies had been
furnished to the senators and they
closely followed reading Of the docu-
ment. But few democrats were In their
seats when the reading Of the message
begun. .
Upon conclusion of the reading OF
the message, which occupied an hour
and fifteen minutes, 1t was ordered to
lie on the table and be printed.
After a short executive session, Mr..
Frye laid before the senate a number
of annual reports Of government ofh-
Gals and the resignation of Rev. W. II.
Milburn, the blind chaplain Of the SEN
ate. Plat of Connecticut
the death Of Representative Russell,
and the senate al 1: 80 adjourned.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-12-06
~ROOsEvELT'S MESSAGE.
Paris Papers Approve II, but English
Are Critical.

Paris, Dec. 4.-Most Of the morning
papers here give considerable space to
President Roosevelt's message. The few
Journals hat comment on the message
1t an original and highly in
teresting document, inspired by ardent
patriotism and manifesting great cour-
z on the part Of its author. They
approve his enunciations regarding the
foreign policy Of the United States and
the Monroe doctrine.
London, Dec. 9.-Some OF the London
morning papers regard President Roose-
velt's message as disappointing, mas
much as, according to their view, ''he
adopts a cautious and conservative pol
Icy rather than a revolutionary one in
dealing with the trust question and the
tariff"
On the whole, however, while care
fully examining the message in detail.
there is not a strong disposition on the
part Of the press to strongly criticise 1t.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-12-06
CONCHA RELIEVED.
Colombian Minister Superseded Be-
cause of Antagonist to Canal
Treaty..

Washington, Dec. 3.-Senor Concha has
been relieved as minister for Colombia by
orders from Bogota, and DIR. Thomas Her
ran, present secretary of the legation, has
been clothed by his government with full
authority to prosecute negotiations look
ing to a canal treaty. Minister Concha
having stood fast against several strong
representations from his own government
favoring the treaty, the latter decided
to place further negotiations in the hands
of Herran. 1t is assumed from this
change the chances Of the treaty have
been bettered.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-12-06
DEWEY GOES TO SEA.
Admiral Sails on the Mayflower to
Take Command of Fleet in the
Caribbean.

Washington, Dec, Dec. 1.-Admiral
Dewey resumed active sea-duty this morn
ing for the first time since his return from
his ever-memorable cruise in Philippine
waters. Accompanied by his staff the adj
miral sailed away this morning on the
presidents yacht Mayflower to assume di-
rest comma of the large feet engaged
in maneuVers in the Caribbean sea.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-12-06
IRISH WILL SUPPORT BILL.
Call Issued for Nationalist to Vote for
Education Measure.

London, Dec. I'm Difference to the
strong views of the Irish hierarchy
voiced by Archbishop Walsh and 9TH
ers in their protests against nationalist
members Of parliament abstaining from
supporting the education bill. John
Redmond, Irish parliamentary leader,
has sent a letter TO the members of his
party notifying them TO be In readiness
To :eturn TO the house OF commons inn
neli&tely IL summoned after the bill
Passes the house Of lords.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-12-06
HAVE NO
State Courts Cannot Interfere With
Army Officers Acting Under Orders,

Des Moines, Dec. 3.-Judge Mcpherson
in the federal court today dissolved the
injunction obtained by the state board re-
straining Major Turner, in charge of the
construction of the army post at this
place, from building a sewer across GER
tain private lands. The court ruled that
army officers carrying out orders of a SUI
perior cannot be interfered with by state
courts
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-12-06
Fatal Demi-Mondaine Row..

Pittsburg, Dec. 1.-Mrs. Lizzie Wilson
was shot and killed and Ruth Stern ia
tally wounded during a quarrel in a Col.
we'll street resort this morning by an un-
known man, who escaped.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-12-06
BILL FOR GENERAL A

Hull Introduces Measure, Following
Lines of Roots Recommendation.
Washington, Dec. 4.-Chairman Hull
Of the house committee on military at
fairs introduced a bill today for a gen
eral stan for the army. The bill fol-
lows closely that which has been
rec0mmended by Secretary Root
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-12-06
Americans Swallow British TRUST.

London, Dee. Absorption of the
Nickel corporation by the International
Nickel corporation, an american concern,
has practically been accomplished.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-12-06
WABASH TRAIN WRECKED
One Killed and Eight Others Seriously
Injured.

Council Bluffs, Ia, Dec. 3.-Wm. Hud-
nell of Moberly, Mo-, a stationary engi-
neer, was killed and eight laborers seri-
ously injured by the wrecking of a Wa
bash work train near here today. The
train ran into a COW.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-12-06

Progress has been made in extension
of the merit system Of appointments. 1t
should be extended TO the District of Co.
lumbia. Our consular system should be
on a basis providing appointment and pro-
motion only on fitness.
The White House, which had become
disfigured by homogeneous additions and
changes, has been restored to what II was
planned to be by Washington. Utmost
care has been exercised to. come near the
early plans and to supplement these by
study of such buildings as the University
of Virginia, built by jefferson. The White
House, so far as compatible, hould be
kept as it originally was. The stately
simplicity of its architecture is an ex-
preston of the character Of the period
In which is was built, n in accord with
the purposes it was designed to serve. 1t
Is a good thing to preserve such buildings
as historic which keep alive
our sense of continuity with the nations
past.
The reports Of the several executive de-
partments are submitted to the congress
with this communication.
Theodore Roosevelt.
Waite House. December 2. 1904
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-12-06

NhsfN
The army has been reduced to the mini
mum allowed by law. The senior officers
are given scGnt chance to exercise com
mands commensurate with their rank. A
system of m"aneuVering in bodies has be-
gun and should continue. Without such, 1t
Is folly to expect that in hostilities q
corps could be handled to advantage. /
urgently call attention to the need of
providing a general staff and the reor-
ganization of the supply Departments, pro-
posed by the secretary of war. The meas
,ure for reorganiZing the national guard
should receive attention and action. The
relation of the national guard to the mil
tia should be defined, and a practical
system adopted.
For the first time naval maneuvers on
a large scale are being held. Increasing
attention is being paid to gunnery, but
II is not yet what ii should be. l urge
the Increase In appropriation for improv-
ing craftsmanship, allowing prizes to en-
courage gun crews and perfecting a sys-
tenn.
There should be no halt in building
up the navy. We have certain policies
which demand a first class navy. The
isthmian canal Will increase efficiency II
the navy is of sufficient size; but If we
have an inadequate navy the canal would
be merely a hostage to any power Of SUI
perior strength.
The Monroe doctrine should be the
cardinal feature of American foreign
policy; but it would be idle unless we
the surest guaranty Of peace.
Serious trouble threatens us IL we can
not do better In securing a sufficient num-
Der OF the highest type of sailormen. Our
veteran seamen are Of as high a type as
in any navy; unsurpassed in daring, reso-
luton, readiness, in knowledge Of their
profession, But there are not enough Of
them. We need 1000 additional officers
TO man ships under construction. The
classes IT Annapolis should be greatly en-
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-12-06

One way in which readjustment can be
reached Is by reciprocity treaties. 1t is
greatly desired that such treaties be
The Van Buren press., 1902-02-01
Unjust, Incorporate and Untruthful
Attacks.

The Pine Bluff Press Eagle be-
lieves in taking high ground in the sem
atorial contest now going on in this
state. quite in contradistinction to the
Commercial of the same city,
which can see nothing wrong in the
attacks made on the personal character
of Senator Jones by Gov. Davis. The
Press-Eagle has up to now taken no
sides in the fight. But it believes in
fair play as the following shows:
The open letter OF Senator James X. Jones to
the Democracy Of Arkansas is published on the
first page OF today's Press Eagle" unknown to
that gentleman or any OF his friends or sup
Porters, We are not a partisan Of Senator
Jones. nor do we deem his reelection as United
States senator essential to the welfare Of the
state or nation but we cannot overlook the fact
that great wrong is being done both by the
unjust. Incorporate and untruthful attacks
that are being made by Gov. Davis on the pub
lie and private records Of the most distinguish
cd living citizen OF the state. The charges Of
brutality and personal dishonesty made against
Senator Jones by Gov. Davis. originated In the
spleen OF Poker Jack Mcclure who was defeat
ed for appointment as federal judge by sena
tors Jones and Berry. about twelve years ago,
and they have repeatedly been exposed and de-
nounced as untrue by those whose names are
mentioned in connection herewith Their
resurrection and re-utterance at this time by
Gov. Davis or any other Democrat can only re-
suit IN Strengthening Senator Jones before
the people and inflicting corresponding
injury upon his distinguished opponent ex-
Gov Clarke. We are 10th to believe that the
last named gentleman approves the unwarrant-
ed and brutal attacks that are being made by
Gov. Davis on the private character Of Senator
Jones, and are therefore not disposed to hold
him responsible for them. However. II he has
any influences whatever, with Gov Davis. we
would advise him to exercise II by demanding
his campaign speeches against Senator Jones,
as they reflect not only upon the good name Of
that gentleman. but upon the good sense and
intelligence Of the democracy OF the state and
nation.
The Van Buren press., 1902-02-01

now admit their fear that he will lose
ii. while the friends Of Colonel Rector
are hilariously confident. Senator Jones
will carry this county by at least two to
one. Until today the only ground OF
opposition to Governor Davis was his
TRADE against Senator Jones and it was
thought by some that he might lose the
county on tina. account, bat the people
now say that they do not want man
for governor who as attorney-general
signed important contracts without
reading them, and. above all, they do
not want all the convicts in the peniten-
tiary. and those who will be sent up
there in the next three years, turned
loose on the law-abiding people, to get
ont of bad contract which that same
man made as attorney-general.
The Van Buren press., 1902-02-01
Still Boring.

Col. Geo. Gross was in Van Buren
for a few hours Thursday and we ac-
knowledge pleasant call. The colonel
reports work at prospecting on the
Bushmaier farm progressing. The COM
pany represented by him has evidently
abandoned the idea of striking oil or
gas, as they are now at work with a
core drill, which is not used when pros
pecting for oil or gas is the object.
That the first drilling revealed stra-
tum of coal is evidenced by the present
action, the object now being to find out
the thickness Of the deposit and quality
Of the coal. Col. Gross expects to get
to the desired depth by the close OF this
week and move to place on the other
side of the creek next week to sink an
other hole. He, of course, is nom
committal as TO what has been found, &,
but that he has faith in the find is
shown BY the fact that he told us that
he expected Mrs. Gross from Kansas
City next week and that be expected
they would make Crawford county
their home at least for the present II
not permanently. Now, II there is coal
near Alma, it is almost a certainty that
there is coal underlying Van Buren.
Are we going to sit idly by, or are we
going to make an effort to develop iti
is the question that claims an answer
The Van Buren press., 1902-02-01
Tax Notice.

NOTICE Is hereby given that ! will meet the
~ taxpayers Of Crawford county. Arkansas,
et he following times and places for the Fer'
pose Of collecting the Real Personal and PEI
Cag.ts taxes Ior the year 1901. viz
Union TIP at precinct Monday, jan 18th.
Lees Creek Tp, at precinct Tuesday, Jan Hst
Barker TIP. at precinct Wednesday. Jan Y
Cove Cifv Tp at precinct THURSDAY, Jan. ~.
Upper TIP. at precinct Friday. Jan: "a
Cedar Creek TIP. at precinct saturday Jan. y.
Dora TIP, at precinct Monday. Jan. q,
Jasper Tp. at precinct, Tuesday, Jan. B
Cedaryille. at precinct Wednesday, Jan. p
Oliver Springs TIP, at precinct Thur:day Jan 30
Rudy Up, at precinct, Friday. Jan 81
Rhchlspd Tp et precinct Saturday, feo. ].
Lafayette TIP. at precinct, Monday. FEB q
Whitley TIP. at precinct i tuesday, feb T.
shepherd TIP. al precinct "Wednesday, req D
Sand Point TIP. at precinct THURSDAY, feo- D.
Mountain TIP. at precinct Friday. FEB Z.
Lancaster Tp at precinct saturday, rep.
Chester TIP. at precinct Monday FEB, le
winfrey TIP. at precinct Tuesday. feo IL
Porter TIP. at precinct. "Wednesday. FEB. II
Dyer Tp, at precinct THURSDAY; Feb *
Vine Prairie TIP. at precinct Friday feo. H.
River TIP. at precinct, Saturday, feb l2
Nsxey Up, at precinct Monday and Tuesday
till noon, Feb II and IS
Alma Tp. at precinct. Tuesday eve and Wednes'
day, Feb. 10
Van Buren,. Feb. 10Th to April 10, inclusive.
Persons wishing 10 pay taxes on real estate
should bring old tar receipt. or deed giving
correct Numbers OF land J. A. PITcocK.
Sheriff and Ex-ofieio Tax Collector.
Dec. y. 1901.
The Van Buren press., 1902-02-01
Run Down by a Train.

Tuesdays Little Rock Democrat
had the following special regarding an
accident to a former citizen and busi-
ness man of Van Buren,:
WALNUT RIDGE. Ark, Jan. 2s.-This
morning Mr.. s. N Pitzele, prominent
merchant here, started from his resi-.
dence to his store. taking the railroad
track instead of the slippery walk. He
was struck by Iron Mountain passenger
train No. 2, breaking his leg in two
places aud was internally injured. He
was deaf and apparently did not look
for the train before getting on the track.
He is in the hands of surgeons, and the
extent of his injuries are not yet known.
Later reports from Walnut Ridge are
that Mr.. Pitzele died from the effects
of the injuries he received.
The Van Buren press., 1902-02-01
Cost OF an Isthmian Canal.

Mr.. William II. Burr contributes an
able article on this subject 10 the Feb.
ruary Scribner's Magazine, which will
be read with interest.
He says that 1T Ia not probable that
the requirements Of our Pacific coast
commerce and industries may demand
IN isthmian canal, either with tolls Just
sufficient TO pay costs Of operation and
maintenance or, possibly, without tolls.
The expenses 10 be incurred annually,
therefore, In the operation and mainte-
nance Of the canal after construction
constitute An item OF gravity. The
commission made most careful study
OF this feature. Its estimates were
", $50, 900 for the Nicaragua route, and
Y, ,0O0, 900 for the Panama route, exhib.
iting q less annual cost OF operation and
maintenance In favor Of the Panama
route Of e1 1850, 900. which should not
be lost sight OF In the comparison Of the
two crossings.
"The commission sums up the cost
Of constructing the canal on the Nicara.
qua route and OF completing the Pana.
ma canal, excluding the costs Of acQuir-
Ing both the concessions from the differ.
ent governments. and the rights and
property OF the New Panama Canal
company ~ follows: Nicaragua. $780,
e8%, ,062 Panama, ei44, 233, ,85S.
1.-THE New Panama Canal company
has estimated the value Of its rights and
property ut 800, l4i 800, but the com.
missi0n estimates ths vslue Of the same
rights and property ut tI0, 900, 900. II
ths former sum be included, the total
cest Of completion Of the Panama canal
and the acquisition Of the rights and
property OF the New Panama Canal
company would be te53 1874. .s5s. This
n the amount which must now be com.
pared with the preceding estimated cost
Of the Nicaragua canal.
''fD order ~ determine the total esti-
mated cost OF the isthmian canal by
either routr there must beOadded 10 the
preceding hguras tho costs OF securing
The requisite coneessai0ns from the
Colombian government IN the one case
and from the governments OF Costa
Rlca and Nicaragua IN the other, as
there are At present neither concessions
from nor treaties with any OF those
countriea Of sufficient SCOPE or In terms
suitable or adequate for the completion
OF tho csnal, ~
Il = undsrstood that Colomblx refuses
% gvAat any canal cuncssniops ~ the
UulIsd 6tatsa beyond = period Of ninety.
p(no yNAra. NlcvrAgca ctsD0aes 10
0s1nt my conossajonS % tb's coaptry