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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-03-07

fict: then surely ali our great material
progress, all the multiplication OF physician
agencies will go for naugtt, ana our civil
ilization will become a mockery. IL wei
are 20 advance in broad humanity, inl
kindness, in brotherhood, IL must De pyl
developing strength In virtue ana virtue
IN strength, by training men VINO snanl
be good and strong, gentle and Valiant-l
who scorn wrongdoing and nave courage
right.
Wesley said he did not intend to leave,
all the good tunes TO the service OF the
devil. He refused to leave the stronger
manlier qualities to be awaited OF only IN
the interest of evil. The church ne tound-
ed has been a church for poor as we'll as
rich and has known ma distinction OF per
sonsj d church whose members II true 70
It's teachings have prided themse,VeS, nGt
taking 1t and carrying II 70 suecesstui
conclusion. : 4,
l come here tonight to greet you end to
pay my tribute to your past because you
have deserved we'll of mankind, because
you have striven with strength and cour-
age to bring nearer the day when peace
and justice shall obtain among the peo-
pies OF the earth.
Other Addresses.
Chancellor James r.. Day of SYRIA
cuse university, spoke on the subject OF
John Wesley" He said, among other
things, that the Methodists were the
first religious body to approve the con-
stitution of the United states, "and To
assure the new president Of our sup
port" He added!
There is only one mistake | fear the
Methodists make; that is in insisting
hat the old forms shall live in new
times. The spirit shall always live, but
the old form must pass out. :,
Bishop Edward @. Andrews, speak
ing o nthe theme, Then and Now-l70;
and 1903" sketched the development
and spread of a Christian spirit in mat
ters of government, and evoked ap'
plause by expressing satisfaction thai
the government Of the United States
had SO much to do in establishing Th'
Hague tribunal.
The presidential party drove to The
University club and at HIS left TO
Jersey City and at 12:45 the train de
parted for Washington.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-03-07
ROSEBUD BILL.
Assurances From Speaker Henderson
and Chairman Cannon Lead to
Belief IL VIII PASS.

Washington, Feb. Ex-senator Gam
bic and Congressman Burke Of South
Dakota, as a result of a conference with
Speaker Henderson and another with
Chairman Cannon of appropriations,
are very hopeful of the passage of the
Rosebud reservation opening bill. The
chairman of appropriations is friendly
to the bill as now drawn, providing for
making no appropriation, but paying
the Indians from the money received
for their lands. The bill will be given
a chanc on some of the suspension
days in the house and will probably
paSS before March a.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-03-07

Spain possesses many GOOD short
stories. hut the best Of them are
usually either much shorter or
tntich longer than the best short
stories OF Italy ana France. OF the
Finger stories The .'NoVelus EG-
smp!ares'' Bt cervantes afe the
most famous. while of recent writ
ers Alarcon 5md Valera exc6l In
this field. But no story a. tits par
ticular length probably surpassGs N
BY the young Spanish poet, Becduer.
who died in 1870 Of grief fer a broth-
er's death, after a short life fan of
misery. Several other Sf his prose
stories show the same love OF the
marvellous, which is as Character
isticaliy Spanish as the humsor and
satire Of Cervantes' writings.
George G. Rowland.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-03-07
DIED IN a MINE.
TWO Illinois Miners Suffocated by Be-
inc Overcome With Gas.

Springfield, ILL.,, March 2.-Alfred Motley
and Thomas Mcdonald were suffocated in
he Black Diamond mine, south Of this
,ity, yesterday by being overcome with
gas.
Emery Brewer, the fire boss, in his eff
forts to a v the men, nearly met death
himself. He dragged both men to the
subway, but Motley was dead before
reaching the air and Mcdonald died soon
after.
Motley ventured into the smoke too soon
after the shot was fired, n Mcdonald
.ost his life in trying to rescue AIM.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-03-07
The Pope's Activities.

Munich, Bavaria. Feb. 2S.-Monsig-
Tor Macchi, papal nuncio here, has re-
,eived a report concerning the pope's
health of an alarming character.
Rome, Feb. 2S.-The pope rose at the
usual hour this morning, declaring the
precautions he had taken had benefited
his cold and general health. Among
lis first acts was signing the promotion
IF his nephew, Count Camille Pecci, to
DO brigadier general of the noble guard.
rhe pontiff insists on carrying out his
program for holding a reception to the
cardinals tomorrow.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-03-07
Puzzled.

Washington Star: You know the
man who lisped in numbers" said
Reggy.
i've heard of him." answered Ron.
aid What puzzles your
u can't make up my mind Whetha,
he was a poet or a hnancier."
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-03-07
West Indian Conflaaration.

Cape Haytien, Feb. 27.-A dispatch
rom eros Morne u the COM
plete destruction of Port de Raix, Hay
ii, by fire last night. Only he vessels
belonging to the Haytien company
we're saved.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-03-07
Wabash Depot at Pittsbur,.

Pittsburg, Pa, Feb. 26.-President
Ramsay of the Wabash railroad has
approved the plans for a new station
in this city and the contract for its
construction has been awarded. The
structure will be completed in ter
months and cost over 81, 900, 900.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-03-07
CLASH OF ARMS S.
Turkish Troops and B~uIgarians and
M~acedonians Engage in Battle.

London, March 3.-The correspond
ant of the Daily Chronicle telegraphs
from Geneva that news has been re-
ceived there of an engagement between
Turkish troops and bodies of Macedon-
ans and Bulgarians near Monastir. The
Turks suffered a repulse. After the
lighting thirty-two dead nj many
wounded men were found.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-03-07
Municipal Ownership Debate.

New York, Feb. 26.-The second days
session of the national convention on mu-
nicipal ownership and public franchises
began today with a discussion on "Mu
nicipal Ownership OF Electric Lighting
Plants" The affirmative was taken by
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-03-07
Explosion in Palace.

Vienna, Feb. 27.-An explosion I'm the
cellar OF the imperial palace today caused
n~omentary excitement, but 1t was ascer-
:ained to he due to accidental ignition of
some sporting ammunition. a couple Of
Eorkmen were injured.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-03-07
Collier in listress.

New York, Feb. 26.-Advices received
here from Bermuda say the collier AL
exander was towed in there today by
the Dutch steamer Beta.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-03-07

Victor Rosewater Of Omaha, the negative
by Lieutenant Cahoon, secretary of the
National Electric Light association.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-03-07

Chicago Tribune: h the matter.
Bill? You look kind o. weatherbeaten this
morning"
That's exactly what I am. ] bet IS II
would rain yesterday. and II didn't"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-03-07
Mrs. Fairbanks Reelected.

Washington, Feb. 26.-Mrs. Faii
banks Of Indiana was unanimously re-
elected president general of the Daugh-
ters of the American Revolution today,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-03-07
PUGlLlSTS AGREE.
Will Fight in July for Purse of $4,000
or Over,

New York, March 3.-James j. JEFF
fries and James j. Corbett met yester-
day and agreed to fight twenty rounds
next July, before the club thai will
give them $25, 900, or the largest purse
that may be offered above that sum,
the winner to take 70 per cent. and the
loser 25 per cent.
1t was also agreed hat the principals
should meet in Baltimore to sign ar
ticleS Thursday next.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-03-07
Satlino Is Dead,

New York, Feb. 26.--R. J. Calling,
inventor of the Calling gun, died here
TODAY,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-03-07
MURDER AND SUICIDE

tally Wounds Wife, and Suicides.
Jonesboro, Ga, March 3.-William
Farmer, deputy sheriff of Clayton
county, last night shot and killed his
,ather-in-law, James Christian; NOR
| ally wounded his wife, and attempted
% kill his son., but missed fire. The
,renzied man hen shot and killed him.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-03-07

Joaquin Miller has made a great deal
{ money out Of his lands in Texas.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-03-07

A woman beggar in Philadelphia
owns twenty-five two-story dwellings,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-10-14
East St. JOhnsbury.

Mrs. B. F. Grout of Derby is spending
lew days with her mother and sister in
this place.
John Stafford is moving to East Burke.
Among those in this vicinity who will
go on the excursion to Boston are Mr..
and Mrs. J. W. Webster, who will visit
their daughter, Mrs. Irving Locke at
Lowell, Mass, Marshall Knapp, Miss
Mertie Hovey and Carl Hovey, Mr.. and
Mrs. Everett Richards and Mr.. and Mrs
Clarence Richards.
Richard Wells died at his home in this
village, Thursday, aged GA years. He
came to this village from Iowa about
four years ago and bought small farm
and although blind has always beer
busy and industrious until his health
tailed. For several weeks past he ha(
been a great sufferer from a complication
OF diseases, but as he was able to b.
about few realized that the end was S,
near. He leaves a wife, who has don
all in her power to make his dark dav
cheerful and bright, and with whom al
sympathize in her loneliness and sorrow
The funeral was held at the house Satur
day. Rev. E. E. Grant officiating, and th,
interment was at Grove cemetery.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-10-14
"Erminie" i'm Boston.

The many patrons of the Boston ex-
cursion this week will be glad to know
that the popular comic opera "Erminie"
is being played daily at the Columbia
Theatre and that the engagement closes
Saturday night. 1t is doubtful if there is
on record more remarkable instance of
the complete establishment in popular
favor of playhouse in the brief space of
one week, than has been demonstrated
by the wonderful success OF the Columbia
Theatre, under the management of Sam
S. and Lee Shubert. There are MANY
reasons why this house should enjoy
vogue. 1t is one of the most beautiful
ana comfortable play in America,
and has been entirely remodelled and re-
furnished by the Messls. Shubert. The
current attraction is Francis Wilson, and
Nixon & Zimmermans company of star
players in sumptuous revival of
"Erminie." Among the players OF
especial prominence are Marguerite
Sylvia, Jessie Bartlett Davis. Madge Les
sing, Jennie Weathersby, Francis Wilson,
William Broderick, Albert Parr, and
Signor Perugini. The eight "Gainsbor.
ough' girls, an ensemble of 100 and an
orchestra OF "A, complete what is un-
questionably the most notable and ex-
pensive comic opera company ever Or
ganized.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-10-14
Church Notes.

Next Sunday will be observed as Har-
vest Sunday at the Free Baptist church.
There will be harvest sermon in the
morning and harvest concert in the
evening. A double quartet will lead the
music. The church will be decorated in
an appropriate manner for the season.
The meeting of the w. H. M. S. of the
South church will be held with Mrs.
Ethan E. Carr, Thursday afternoon.
Next Sunday at the Church of the Mes
siah the pastor viii! preach at the usual
hour. Topic, christianity and Society"
First Church of Christ, Scientist, Odd
Fellows block. Sunday morning service
at 1915. Subject, probation After
Death" Wednesday evening meeting at
730. Children's Sunday school at 1O. AS.
The reading room is open every day in
the week except Monday, from to S.
At the annual meeting Of the Ladies
Social Circle OF the Church of the Mes
slab recently held at the home of Mrs. A.
F. Walch, the following officers were
elected: President, Mrs. F. A. Scott;
vice presidents, Mrs A. F. Walch, Mrs.
Henry Hudson; secretary. Mrs. E. l..
Hovey; treas, Mrs. F. V. Powers; direct
resses, Mrs. Helen Poole, Mrs. A. F. Bah
cock, Mrs. Frank Spaulding, Mrs. James
Moore, Mrs. c. E. French, Mrs. Charles
Johnson; flower CON-, Mrs. F. L. Rice.
The ladies are preparing to hold rum
mage sale during the first week in
November.
At Grace Methodist church Sunday
evening the prelude will be upon "The
Educational Crisis in England" and the
address upon Thought and Life"
The topic OF the address at the North
church next Sunday evening will be, "a
Young Man and His Responsibility to
His Community"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-10-14

Calvin J. Humphrey died at his home
in Summervile, Saturday morning, hav.
ing been an invalid for the past eight
years, as the result of a partial shock
He was rs years of age, and leaves a
wife, two brothers and three sisters.
One of his brothers, Curtis Humphrey,
and daughter, Mrs. Keane, from Man
chester, N. H., also b. A. Blossom from
North Hatley, and Sarah Livingstone
from Florence, Mass, were present at
the funeral which was held Monday
afternoon, Rev. A. F. Walch, officiating.
The burial was at St. .Johnsbury Center,
where the service at the cemetery was
conducted by the Odd Fellows. Music
was rendered by the choir of the Univer-
salist church. Mr.. Humphrey has been
a resident of this town tor the past 40
years, having at one time been one of
the towns merchants, later holding the
position of liquor agent, and after that
he lived for time on farm near here,
until his health failed him.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-10-14
At SummervilIe.

Howard Blossom, who travels for
Martin L. Hall & Co., was home last
week on account OF sickness.
Fred French of Barton Landing visited
at G. P. Metcalfs last week.
Leon Newton of Kirby, who was on
his way to Massachusetts,, visited his
parents last week.
Harold Bond returned Friday from
New Hampshire, where he has been deer
hunting.
G.P. Metcalf went to Walden last week.
E. A. Whiting of North Danville called
on friends last week.
c. H. Johnson and family returned
from Hyde Park, Friday, on account of
the change in railroad time and will
make their home here again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. c. Bond returned yes
terday from short vacation spent in
Maine.
Cecil Stiles is working for Alfred Rey-
nolds in the Summerville meat market.
Charles Kenerson of Peacham visited
at M. S. Craig's, Saturday.
Bert Blossom of Canada was called
here last week to attend the funeral of
Calvin Humphrey.
Mrs. Hannah Taft has been confined
to the house with severe cold.
John Powers of Lyndonville spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Pow
ers.
Mrs. George Doty entertained the
teachers of the Summervlle school at a
five O'Clock tea, Thursday.
Fred Stanley is building the foundation
for his new house on Lafayette street.
Napoleon Dumas expects to open a
meat market in connection with his fish
market about Nov. /.
Dudley Walters has moved into the
tenement in Homer Carpenters house,
lately vacated by Mrs. Jennie Soloman.
Follensby & Peck are making quite ex
tensive repairs on their mill. George
Gibbons has charge OF the work.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-10-14
Chapel Dedicated.
CONTINUED from First Page. ]

chapel and all gladly awaited themselves
of this opportunity. The building is
built on the south and southwest side OF
the lot with an entrance from the church
and the main entrance on Railroad street.
One first enters the vestibule, which with
two cloak rooms, is 10 by IS feet There
is an entrance from the vestibule into
both the chapel and the parlor and there
are doors between the parlor and chapel
which can be opened whenever desired.
The parlor is IL by 25 feet in size and the
chapel 25 by 80 feet. The kitchen is on
the north side of the new building and is
thoroughly equipped for all the uses for
which it is intended. The rooms are light
ed by electricity, the walls and ceiling are
frescoed and hardwood floors are used
throughout. The building is splendidly
arranged for church work and pastor
and people are to be heartily congratulate
ed on having it.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-10-14
Testimonials for Grams Atlas.

Our readers will be especially inter-
ested in the endorsements for Grams
Atlas given below by men who are
widely known in educational circles. Mr..
Keech of Burlington is now canvassing
this town for the book:
St. Johnsbury Academy,
St. Johnsbury, Vt, Oct. 9, 1908.
1consider Grams Atlas an exceedingly
full. accurate, and exhaustive work, in
every way the equal of much more ex-
pensive publications.
Its value in any collection Of books, or
for the use of individuals in any business
or profession, must be great.
D. Y. CoMsTocK, (M. Az
Montpelier, VT, June Is, 1908.
Mr.. E. c. Keech, Hungerlord Terrace,
Burlington, Vt. ...-
My Gear Sir: In response to your in.
quiry can confidently endorse the very
strong approval OF Grams Atlas of the
World, edition of 1902, given by many
competent critics. In arrangement, com
prehens'vene,s and up to-dateness, it ex.
GELS other aliases that have come to nv
attention. Very respectfully,
WALTER E. RANGER.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-10-14
ST. JOHNSBURY CENTER.

Mr.. and Mrs. Beane, who have been at
Barton during the summer, have return
ed home.
The Ladies' Aid will meet with Mrs. A.
N. Drew, Thursday.
The w. c. T. U. will hold it's monthly
meeting with Mrs. Dickerson, Wednes-
day at 80.
% Mr.. and Mrs. Mcdonald and son of
Manchester, N. H., are visiting his sister,
Mrs. John Forsythe.
Rev. Mr.. McDougal, who has been at
Brockville, Ont, returned home last
week. He reports Mrs. McDougal as
some better.
Mrs. William Lockwood, who has been
spending several weeks in Connecticut,
has returned home.
Will Jay had an auction Saturday to
sell OF his stock as he intends to 90 to St.
Johnsbury to live.
Homer Hazelton gave an old fashioned
corn husking at his home Friday night.
The feature of the evening was a social
dance which was enjoyed by all present.
Mrs. Jackson, who went to Boston to
live, has come to the conclusion that the
Center is pretty good place after all
and has decided to return and occupy
the same tenement in the Clement block.
The Christian Endeavor society extend
an invitation to the public to join with
them in five cent social which will be
held in the vestry of the Congregational
church Friday evening. A good supply
of home made candy will be on sale. No
one can afford to miss this social as
much effort will be made by the president
and social committee to make the even
ing pleasant one.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Morrill,, who
have been visiting friends at Westminster,
have returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs Willoughby of Haver-
hill, N. H., who have been visiting at
Mrs. Henry Kelley's, have returned
home. Miss Carpenter is now stopping
there.
Mrs. Turrell Hartman is going to
South Hadlev Falls to stay with her son,
DR.. David Hartman. She has a host of
friends here and will be missed by them
all.
The supper given by the Universalist
society was success both socially and
financially.
M. D. Parks has completed his new
barn; he has also repainted his house
and added some new steps in front OF his
store which are a. great improvement.
Miss Helen L. Graves gave very iu-
teresting talk at the state convention
held at Barre last week on Echoes from
Denver" She will serve as the state
secretary another year. On her return
she stopped at Barnet to call on her
friend, Miss Anna Perry.
DR.. Burns Hartman opened his Office
on Eastern avenue, at St. Johnsbury,
Monday. His many friends wish him
success.
Mr.. and Mrs. Humphrey of St. Johns
bury are moving into the Jonn Danforth
place.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-10-14
Sparring rlatches.

Only about 40 attended the sparring
match between Bob Clark OF Portland
and Charles Dorman of Littleton at the
Howe Opera House Saturday evening.
The preliminary bouts wers late in start.
ing and were between small BOYS.
Claude Arnold and Dennis Cassidy boxed
for three two minute rounds, and then
Burleigh Simpson and Philip Peterson
boxed for two rounds. The contest
advertised at $50 did not begin until
$40, and owing to the small attendance
only seven rounds were given. The decis.
ion was given to Dorman, the Green
Mountain boy, and the match, so-called,
was the poorest exhibition imaginab BILE,
the audience frequently expressing their
opinion by hooting. The evenings
entertainment closed with two lively
rounds between couple of local contest
ants, Harry Davis and Ivan Campbell.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-10-14
Academy Notes.


st. Johnsbury academy won from lhet-
ford academy, Saturday, by score OF II
too. Peck, Symes and Woods played the
best for st. Johnsbury academy and Miller
and c. Woodward for Thetford. In the
first half Thetford kicked of and st.
Johnsbury academy rushed the ball to
Thetford's thr ee-yard line, helped by 30
yard run by Peck and there lost on downs.
Thettord then gained 40 yards on run
by Miller, and after Thettord was given
five yards for St. Tohnsbury academy
being offside, they lost the ball on downs.
Peck then made two runs OF 20 yards
each and with plunges by the back field,
Symes was soon able to hurdle the line
for a touchdown. Woods kicked the
goal. st. Johnsbury academy kicked OFT
the second half and quickly Thetford
fumbled. Gilbert made1 yards and five
more was given as penalty and St. Johns
bury academy rushed the ball to their
courtyard line, where they lost to Thet-
ford. A 15-yard run by Miller took the
ball out OF danger, but it was soon lost
on a tumble. St. Johnsbury academy
took the bali and rushed it down the
field for touchdown by Symes no goal
was kicked. Time was called after this.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-10-14
RECENT DEATH.

Nellie White, wife OF Otis D. Freeman,
and Oldest daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs H.
r. White of this place, died at her home
in Lebanon, N. H., September %, aged
80 years, after a brief illness OF kidney
disease. She was resident of St. Johns
bury tor about IL years, and has many
friends here who will regret to learn of
her death. She leaves besides her father
and mother, her husband, and one sister
Mrs. E. F. Aver OF West Danville. She
was member of the Rebekah lodge of
this place and the floral offerings from
the lodge and other friends testify to the
esteem in which she was held.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-10-14
Green Adams Wedding.

A very pretty wedding was solemnized
Monday evening at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Alvin Adams on Western avenue,
when their daughter, Mary Elvira, was
united in marriage to George Green Of
st. Johnsbury Center. The ceremony
was performed at s O'Clock by Rev. DR..
EDWARD 7. Fairbanks in the presence OF
about 25 relatives and friends.
The bride wore very pretty gown OF
white chiffon muslin and wore white
roses. The couple were attended by
Arthur Hoyt of st. Johnsbury and Miss
Bessie Wright of Passumpsic. The we'd
ding march was played by Miss Cath
crime Pike. After refreshments OF ice
cream and cake the happy couple left
amid shower of rice, for wedding trip
and will be at home to their friends at
Is Western avenue, after Nov. 1. Con-
gratulations are extended by many
friends here and at st. Johnsbury Center,
where she has been successful teacher.