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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-01-18

A Guilford, Me-. young man, who has
been In the way OF writing a large num-
Der OF letters for n special purpose
within q short period Of time, and had
been in the hahit OF signing them
"Yours truly, George p. jerks (the
name Is changed for obvious reasons),
was called upon to make a prayer In a
social meeting. He made an eloquent
appeal to the throne or grace ana
closed with, instead Of the customary
Amen" Yours truly, George +.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-01-18

Correspondence Chicago Record-Her
aid: Baron Francatti is perhaps the
richest man In Venice. He is a He
brew. His father married into the
Rothschild family and he has repre-
sented them In Venice for many years.
He lives in an ancient palace. which
was completely restored about fifty
years ago and is one of the show
places which tourists visit. The count
is a dilettante. fond OF the arts and
sciences. and very public-spirited in
connection with Ventian affairs.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-01-18
Easy Enouqh.

Chicago Record Herald: II always
somehow get mixed ON Madison and
Monroe she said. II can remember
about the other presidents very well,
but those two are always confused in
my mind"
Just remember that Madison had his
Dolly and Monroe his doctrine" he an
swered, "and it'll be easy enough"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-01-18

New York Sun: The city OF New
York, through It's charities department,
engages quite extensively I'm the agri-
cultural line. During the summer OF
1901 the official harvest was go bush
eds of onions, Al bushels OF rhubarb,
e6 bushels OF beans. rs bushels OF par
ships. IL bushels OF carrots, 2 bushels
of radishes, 4,743 heads OF cabbage, g.
867 heads OF lettuce, II bushels OF spin
ach, 35 bushels OF tomatoes. II bushels
OF leeks, 1921 ears OF corn, 34S squashes
and 9b7 c~ucumbers.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-01-18
Family P.iis,

washington Star: Mr.. Cumrox is
only suffering from an ordinary cold, l
believe" said the sympathetic visitor.
WELL" answered Mrs. Cumrox,
we've done our best to keep 1t from
being ordinary. We've sent for the most
expensive physician in the CITY,"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-01-18

An American woman travelling In the
far east noticed hat her relatives sent
her magazines with the advertisements
torn out I'm order to economize on post
age. She wrote them that II they must
tear out something to leave the adver-
tisements and eliminate the reading
x.,attar
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-01-18

Byron's Poems on Various Occa-
sions." privately printed in Newark in
1907, original green boards and uncut
leaves, but with back missing, was
sold in London for $645. A first edition
of G~oldsmith's Vicar OF Wakefield
Salisbury, 1778. brought $500. Last May
a copy was sol dior $425.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-01-18

There are only two republican mem
bers OF the present house OF represent
atives from North Carolina and both
are from the mountain districts OF the
western part Of the state, where white
voters predominate overwhelmingly.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-01-18
Cheap Weed.

Philadelphia Press: Stinjay-What do
you think Of that cigar?
The Victim-It reminds me of a little
boy in school.
Stinjay-Good.
The Victim-No, always trying to go
out.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-01-18

At M~ontalto, in the province OF
Genoa, in tearing down an old church q
small underground room was found full
OF art objects Of the Roman time. chief
ly chiseled silver amphorae and vases
dlled with gold and silver coins.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-01-18
Don't Count.

oh, woman, do not lose your wonted cheer
When three gray hairs upon your head
appear;
A word of consolation I'll let fall
Can they he counted, they don't count
at all.
George Birdseye In December Smart Set
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-01-18
A Good Catch.

Chicago News: Tom-When l went
fishing down at the beach this summer
1 landed a 20-pounder."
Dick-Oh. / landed a 190-pounder.
Tom-What, a fish?
Dick-No, a girl,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-01-18

England's Oldest physician, DR.. j. w.
Edgar, died recently at Monkseaton, at
the age OF 80 years. He had two
brothers, also doctors. who died at "a
and %. and n third doctor brother cut
off at so,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-01-18

Anton Lang, who took the part or
Christ In the Oberammergau play last
summer, was married at Christmas to
the girl who sang the mystical song
Her father IS Jacob Ruiz, the village
hlacksmith and leader OF the chorus.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-01-18

I. Is said that Herbert C.. Hoover IN
one OF the highest salaried men Of his
wears In the Industrial world. At the
age of t~wenty-nlne he is In receipts of
$50, 900 annually for his services as a
mining expert,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-01-18
Y AND CABINET.
VIII Assume Postmaster GeneraIshlp
@ Next Week.

Washington, Jan. 10.-Henry c..
Payne, whose arrival has been delayed
by the death of a friend in Milwaukee,
will qualify as postmaster general and
assume his new duties next Tuesday
or Wednesday.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-01-18

In Texas superstitious people carry
n small bon, from a fish's head, but the
luck only comes after the charm has
been lost.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-01-18

England's hop crop approximates
eco. 900 hundredweight. while Germany's
has fallen from 558. 800 hundredweight
I'm 1900 to S13, 500 I'm 1901.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-01-18

Caligula was a maniac For nights
together he would walk the halls Of his
palace, unable to sleep, alternately
cursing the night and praying for day.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-01-18

Generally speaking, Frenchmen are
not chewers Of the indian weed; but In
the manufacturing districts. where
men work twelve hours a day and can
not smoke during that time, they chew.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-01-18

Judge: Hewitt-How did you get
your German friend down on you?
Jewitt-I gave him a French clock for
Christmas.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-01-18

Puvis de Chavannes's pictures are
Increasing In price. At h WELLER sale
in Ports a sketch, "Ludus pro Patria,"
brought $4,000. "La Familie," $2.lOO, and
a pastel, "L'Enfant Prologue" $4,000.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-01-18

In the last thirty-threc ysnrs $240.-
600. 900 has been spent In this country
upon an Indian population Of $50. 900.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-01-18
TROOPS MUST STAY
FOR A LONG Time
General Hughes Says Will Be
Years Before Garrison
Can Be Reduced.
NO FAITH IN FiLiPINOS
Force Is All That They Respect, and
Strict Military Rule Must Con-
tinue for Long While
Fighting In Samar.

San Francisco, Jan. 13.-General Rob
ert y. Hughes, who has returned from
Manila after three years service in the
Philippines, said that while the situd-
ton In the Islands is slowly improving,
II would be a long time before the
troops can be withdrawn or their mum
Der materially lessened. He has very
little faith In the professed friend
ship OF the Fillpinos. He believed that
their apparent acceptance OF the new
condition OF affairs was dictated large
ly by se~lf-interest. AT heart they have
very little sympathy with the Amer
leans. Strict military rule Will be nee
essary for some time 10 come, n
thtnLu
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-01-18
Manila Well Governed.

San Francisco, Jan. 13.-Rev. A. l..
Hazlett. a Methodist Episcopal preach
er of Colorado City, Colo, has returned
from the Philippines. where he went at
the request OF Macarthur and under
authority OF the secretary OF war 90
study n report upon the moral con
ditions In the islands, particularly at
Manila. His report is that he found 81
gratifying condition OF affairs In Ma
Mia, and says II IL the best governed
city he ever saw. He does not believe
its equal In this respect exists In the
United States.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-01-18
March Across Samar.

Washington, Jan. 10.-The navy de
partment today received the following
from Rear Admiral Rodgers:
"Cavite-Waller reports having COM
pleted a ten days march across Samar.
The column endured great hardships.
Killed thirteen insurgents, captured a
captain, lieutenant and four men,
Evening star., 1902-02-20
Anacostia and Vicinity.

James Payne. colored, nineteen years old,
q sailor on the Sylph, now at the navy
yard, was escorted to the police station in
Anacostia this morning by an officer from
the vessel by order Of the captain to ascer-
tain for what cause he was wanted by the
police. Officer Ryon had previously called
at the vessel and Informed the captain of
the appearance Of a warrant for Paynes
arrest. Payne, 1t is charged, was RESPONSE
BILE for fracas in colored pool room here
Monday night. when a row occurred be-
tween Payne and several Hillsdale men.
Payne deposited So as collateral and was
escorted back to the vessel.
George Soper, who has been a resident of
Anacostia for many years, during which
time he has been an employe Of ST. Eliza
beth's Asylum, has been critically Ill at his
home on Jackson street for number of
days. No improvement has been reported
In his condition.
Mrs. Anna Scott died Monday night at her
home on Nichols avenue, aged about twen-
ty-four years. She had resided here but q
comparatively brief time She was former
ly school teacher in Annapolis, Md,
where her friends live. Her remains were
yesterday afternoon removed to Annapolis,
where the funeral was held.
Frank Simms, who was a well-known col
ored resident Of Hillsdale, died yesterday
at the Washington Asylum Hospital where
he had been sent from his home on Sheri-
dan avenue several days previously.
Evening star., 1902-02-20
A Good Templar Celebration.

The members of Takoma Lodge, desiring
to commemorate their fifth anniversary on
the exact date of the institution Of the
lodge. met for that purpose last Monday
evening at the home of James 0. McAllis-
ter Holly avenue. The parlors and din
ing room had been prettily decorated for
the occasion with flags and streamers. An
hour given to conference on lodge af-
fairs. Views upon the best methods of
lodge work were presented by Grand
Templar Russell, Chief Templar Smith,
Secretary McAlister. Vice Templar Mrs.
Terfiingcr. Mr.. McAllister. sr.. the Misses
Wilmer. JemerSon and others.
An address of welcome was given by the
secretary. WalnutS were passed around.
and when opened each was found to con-
tain a written question The responses
given proved to he interesting and instruc-
tive. AT the close of the exercises re
freshments were served Anniversary pro-
ceedings open to the public. will be re-
sumed by the lodge in Takoma Hall Friday
evening, the 21st instant.
Evening star., 1902-02-20
All-Day Meeting Held.

An all-day meeting of department work
among colored people District w. G. T. T..
was held Tuesday In Lincoln Memorial
Congregational Temple. 1lth and r streets
northwest Mrs. II. Douglass-Spra que.
perintendent, responded to an address of
welcome delivered by Rev. S. w. Brown.
pastor of the church. Interesting addresses
were made by Mrs. Lottie Wilson. Mrs. r.
T. Lawson Mrs. j. f. Moreland and others.
\ tribute To the life of Miss Willard was
paid by Mrs Lawson and Mrs. NJ l. Hill.
Noontide devotional exercises were con-
Quoted by Mrs Jere A. Brown. A luncheon
was served. Many of these workers will
participate in the temperance mass meet
ing at Nineteenth Street Baptist Church
Sunday evening. February %.
Evening star., 1902-02-20
The Washington Heights Car Service.


May I be allowed to make a suggestion
that may at first blush seem too radical,
If not absurd. and yet 1t is made in good
faith and 1 am sure will meet with the
hearty approval of many people who live
in the northwest section OF the city and
are compelled to travel on the Connecticut
avenue car line. It is nothing more or less
than that that line be compelled to go back
to horses as a motive power I am not
saying that prefer horse cars to electric
cars. but l really do believe that the man
agement of that line as at present cOnSti
tuted Is better qualified to run lot of one
horse bOb-tail cars than modern, up-tO-
date system.
Ever since that fall Of snow some three
weeks ago the Connecticut avenue line has
been utterly demoralized. l am speaking
now more especially Of that section Of the
line that runs north from Dupont circle and
out Columbia road, for I am one Of those
luckless individuals who are compelled to
come down town and go home on the big
yellow cars If they are run on any sort
Of schedule no one who lives beyond Du
pont circle has been able to find it out. All
we are certain OF Is that five times out of
six we must walt an unconscionable length
of time on a corner. and when a car does
come along it is dollars to doughnuts
that there will be a breakdown Of some
sort before it has gone many blocks. Things
have come to such pass that If one wants
to catch train or be down town at any
particular time he must allow at least fif-
teen or twenty minutes leeWay for acci-
dents or delays. Tuesday afternoon when
the people came out from a lecture at the
Columbia Theater those who were waiting
for westbound yellow car had the pleas
ure Of seeing five green cars go by and
then came a yellow car crowded that
there was not even standing room on the
step. Yesterday afternoon l counted
loss Of over twenty minutes getting home.
and at Dupont circle there was long line
of yellow cars coming from the north,
showing that there had been another break
down of some sort. This morning there
was succession of breakdowns, burn
OUTS" ''blowouts'' and know not what, all
the way from Dupont circle to Farragut
square Other people coming down this
morning remember them as well as l. Now,
these are not exceptional or remarkable in
stances. Something of the sort Is liable
to happen almost every time.
1 will admit that horse cars are not to be
compared for their speed. but in the old
days when we had them we knew when we
got on one that would get somewhere
some time. and that's a good deal more
than any one who lives Washington
Heights vicinity can say nowadays.
+
Evening star., 1902-02-20
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN.
Convention Of Christian Endeavorers
Adjourn-GeneraI News.

The annual convention of the Methodist
Protestant Christian Endeavor Union Of
the Maryland annual conference held It's
closing session last evening at the Con-
gress Street NJ. P. Church. After SER
vice Of song and Bible reading and prayer
the reports of committees were received
A short program of special music was rem
dered. after which the address Of the even
ing was delivered by Rev. F. c. Klein Of
Newark n. j., whose subject was Our
Heritage and Bestowments'
The afternoon session Yesterday after
The Stars report had closed consisted
mainly in the discussion during the mis-
slonary hour Of topics Of interest Mrs
hupfield Of Baltimore discussed Our
made some remarks on 1.-The Supreme De-
mand." Missions and the Moment was
the subject Of the address by Rev. Edgar
T. Read.
The second public debate of the George
town University School of Law Debating
Society will be held on the evening Of Feb
ruary 26, at CASTOR Memorial Hall. The
question to be discussed will be THAT
United States senators should be elected
by direct vote Of the people," Philip A.
Grau Of Wisconsin will be the chairman of
the meeting. The affirmative side will be
taken by John Anthony Benneiwitz Of Ne
braska and William Witthast Bride of the
District Of Columbia: the negative by Rich
ard Lee Edwards of Texas and Alexander
Erwin Burke Of Massachusetts. The Judges
will be Associate Justice Edward D. White
Of the Supreme Court. Rear Admiral John
Crittenden Watson. U. s. NJ, and Col
George Croghan Reid, adjutant and In
spector Of the Marine Corps.
Word has been received from Mrs E, J.
Graves Of 1868 32d street Of the death of
her brother. Mr.. John Bonner, at High
spre. Pa. Mrs. Graves was summoned to
Highspire several weeks ago on account of
his illness. Mr.. Bonner was well known to
many of the old residents Of this section,
having been extensively engaged in bridge
building here prior to the civil war. He
superintended the reconstruction Of the
Chain bridge and also erected the first
bridge across Rock creek, known as the X
street bridge. Mr.. Bonner served through
out the civil war in one of the Pennsyl-
vania regiments of volunteers and was
wounded at the battle Of Antietam. His
wife and, five children, all grown, survive
him.
Edward, alias Romer. Matthews and
Sonny Epps, both colored, were arrested
yesterday afternoon by Sergt. James Con-
lon and Policeman VIII Hess on a charge
Of petty larceny. William Honesty, col
ored of Halls Hill, Va, is the complainant
in the case 1t is said that Honesty came
to town to have a good time, and while in
g. saloon in Boston met the two defend
ants, who succeeded in getting him drunk
and taking him back Of the place where
they relieved him Of pocket book, So and
a pint of whisky. The money and book
were recovered, but the whisky had "eyap-
Grated" SO the police understand The
prisoners claim that Honesty gave them
the money and whisky to keep until he got
sober.
Evening star., 1902-02-20
Successful Flower Cultivation.
Guides flowers are notably fine. Springs
lowers shown now. 1924 F.-Advt.
White Ribboners in Session.

An executive board meeting Of the Dis
trict Woman's Christian Temperance Union
was held yesterday at the headquarters of
the organization, 522 9th street northwest
Mrs. Clinton Smith presiding Devotional
exercises We're conducted by Mrs. Gala
CHER The minutes were read by Mrs
Emma Sanford Shelton. letter was read
from Mrs. l.. NJ N. Stevens president of
the National Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union, announcing that the next ma
tiOnal convention will be held in October in
Portland, Me.
Mrs. Blaine. president Of North Capitol
Union. announced public meeting Of that
union In the North Capitol Methodist Epis-
copal Church next Sunday evening at 1870
o'clock. Rev. DIR. Amos. Mrs. Gallagher
Mrs Baldwin and others will address the
meeting.
Mrs. Lawson. national organizer, gave no.
tice that a series Of evangelistic temper
ance meetings will be held in Ninteenth
Street Baptist Church, beginning with a
mass meeting next Sunday evening" and
that Mrs. Thurman and others will be the
speakers.
1t was announced that the parlors Of the
Womans Christian Temperance Union
building, go 9th street northwest, will be
open to visitors during the remainder Of
the month from 10 am. to s pm. Members
Of the various unions will serve as host
eSseS
Evening star., 1902-02-20
FATHER OF HIS COUNTRY.
Oldest Inhabitants to Celebrate Wash.
ington's Birthday Anniversary.

The Association Of the Oldest Inhabitants
Of Washington have arranged to celebrate
Washington's birthday Saturday, the odd
Public exercises will be held at noon at
Carroll Institute, to which the public are
invited. The following program has been
prepared: Singing of America by the
audience; Washington's Farewell Address.
by j. Madison Cults; tenor solo. Mr.. Fred.
S. Hall; grafton, Representative w. w.
Kitchin; Soldiers Chorus" by the Assem-
bly, Quartet. Miss Alice kimball, Miss Lii
lion Chenowith, Mr.. J. w. McMichael and
Mr.. Frank S. Skinner; recitation, Miss Lii
liam Royce; cornet solo, Miss Yingling; song.
Mr.. ]. H. Cathell; violin solo, Prof. J. F.
Reuchert, Mrs. j. B. Dodson. accompanist;
selection, by Assembly Quartet; "Washng
tons Grave" Miss Matte V. Wade: sing
ing of "Auld Lang Syne,'' by the audience.
Evening star., 1902-02-20
COAL SUPPLY FOR SCHOOLS.
Board of Education to Confer With the
Commissioners.

The subject of the coal supply of the
public schools was again considered at
regular meeting Of the board of education
at the Franklin building last evening. and
1t was decided to confer further with the
District Commissioners with a view Of
remedying the evils complained Of
Superintendent Stuart presented a recon-
mendation regarding the holding of exami-
nations for entrance to the Normal School,
which, he said he presented at this early
date because he desired to let the persons
who want to take the examination, and
who areSnow pupils Of the High Schools of
this city, know just what will be expected
Of them. The present rules provide for the
admission of students to the Normal
Schools through competitive examination
only, and that the superintendent Of schools
tions.
After conference with the assistant su-
perfntendents and the supervising princi-
pals, Mr.. Stuart said he desired to recon-
amined In the following subjects: English.
including elementary grammar, compost
ton and English literature. arithmetic,
drawing. biology. including elementary bot
quired Of all pupils in the High Schools who
are making preparation for the Normal
Schools. In addition to a written examina-
ton In these subjects there will probably be
an examination In vocal music.
As nearly all the candidates for the ex-
animation have taken a four-year course
in the High School, and are prepared to
graduate, Superintendent Stuart says 1t
would not be necessary to further examine
such pupils in High School studies except
in English literature and composition and
so much Of the elementary sciences as bears
directly upon preparation for primary
teaching. The oral examination Is to be
conducted by q committee to be named
hereafter, which will include one member
Of the board of education, one assistant su-
Schools and two supervising principals.
The following named have been appointed
as substitute teachers: Misses B. F. oliver.
E. w. Bowman, Dorothy Wall, Grace De
Owen.
Evening star., 1902-02-20
Red Mems Parade.

White Eagle Tribe, No. II, Improved Or
der Of Red Men, has issued invita- ations
to all brother Red Men in this and ad-
joining reservation to meet at its wigwam,
4h2 and g streets southwest Saturday, Feb
ruary %, at pm, and participate with
it in a parade in full Indian costume, either
mounted or on foot.
The route OF parade will be: From Az and
G streets southwest to Pennsylvania ave
nue., to 18th street, to l street. to 18th
street, to F street to 9th and streets
The column will be lead by the brass band
Of Idaho Tribe. No. 15. This parade is pre-
liminary to the celebration Of Washington's 8
birthday and presentation to p G. S. H. W.
Tippett, by the order In this reservation at
Masonic Hall that evening Addresses will
be delivered by Senator w. E. Mason, P.
G. /. Litchman and others. All informa ton
in regard to the parade can be secured
from 8. M. Pearson, marshal, 932 L street
northwest.