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The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1903-06-19

Nashington Post: Mr.. ". 4. q.
aakssnn we'll known bushes man of
sHouancl1ulu, Is at the Shoreham. 1.-TWO
weeks ago In Honolulu made an en-
gaasmsnt sWitha e to- meets.him in.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. tonfgshfss said
Set.I O'clock last night. 81 arrived at
;3QssHrd will bleFtoHadresssand have a
9alaalrttesrs Ma hour % a I bride
4lysslfsssoi having made my timetable
SM4Hlculations pretty accurately,
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1903-06-19

Eacederick Menge runs the dining hall
az sA q sl.atgthe University of Penn
SbetaseenS2oo and 300 regular patrons.
g first day he sold just nineteen
me- fs;sssThe students have no money
"a % { Asquoted as saying. Only a few Of
lnee 8 breakfast or dinner The
ma5erity OF thems.eatt but a 2O-cent.
snlesa eysninng,ssand the rest Of
snagtime they 1--we ppns5tnilk, crackers
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1903-06-19

4 The French, rs well as the English
{ and German ere awakening to a sense
ofEthe vast future possibilities Of the
cotton growing Industry in Africa
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South Omaha.

South Omaha, June 16-Cattle-Market
slow. Native steers. s4.25Q5.00; cows and
heifers, $~3.2ou4.50; Gamers, $2.O0@3 90;
stockers and feeders, s3.0oa4.75; calves,
s3,0oQ6.25; bulls and stays, $2.75a4.15.
Hogs-Heavy,. $5.95QG.G; mixed, $3.50
Of sales, $5.95g8.CO.
shecp-Fed yearlings, 81. 1886 wethers.
$4.oVA5.l0; ewes, So. 50Gl4.4O; common and
stockers. s2.25Q3.75: lambs, s5.75Q7.1o.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1903-06-19

'the WATERMAN first reached
Gtty of Mexieo,it5 had 100000 In.
III ab1fan probably li1or sfhangthesen-
u 81 espopulatlon of the North American
s11nttuent. ssAa. gsX sN
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1903-06-19
Kansas civ.

Kansas City, June 16.-Cattle-Market
was steady: native steers, 50. 50l5.10; Tex
n and Indian steers s2.so@4.o0; stockers
and feeders, S2.ooa4, 65; calves, 81. s0a6.25;
$2.OOQ3.S 80. -
Hogs-Market steady to weak; heavy,
$5:95M6. o.; packers; $5.S096.OO; medium, $5.85
@6.02k; light, s.. SIS.
Sneep-Market steady. Muttons, So. 335a
6.l5; lambs. A.3097.W; range wethers. So. Ga
05.40; ewes, $3.40Q5.20
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1903-06-19
LOOKING UP RAND,s CASE
Milwaukee Man, Confidential Clerk "a
Payne, Under Investigation

washington June 15.-Assistant
Postmaster General Brisrow is nov az
gagged in investigating charges against
Mr.. Rand, the postmaster generaps
confidential clerk. IT is charged Rand
was associated with August ". Ma
chen, now under Indictment, in a min
Ing scheme, and shares sold to nos
ONCE employees Observation-Disclosures. Tho
report IL expected shortly.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1903-06-19

Senior ROMANO. the present president
0h aPsruss Is the first civilian who has
Il leldsthat Office during the last quarter
h 4 ia century or more.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1903-06-19

.l.Ghieago had am attendance of s2O,S
gg0.0O0s people at her Worlds fair,abut
q counts confidently on an at
asl1dance OF 4%0.000.000. Sa as8
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1903-06-19
MONTANA c~LoUpBURsT.

Northern Pacific Trains Are Unable to-
Run Because of the Damage.
Butte Mont, June 16. -Traficss3
throughout eastern Montana on the
Northern Pacific is almost at q stands
still as a result OF q severe c%loudburstE5
yesterday. @
Three Men Killed. e
~s'iverton, Colo, June 16.-Theres
miners We're killed today at the Toltecsa
tunnel by an explosion#of fifty poundsssas
OF giant powder, which they were thaW.
ing. The dead are:
PERCY KEMPER.
EDWARD CRANE iS&
]. w. LOFGREN.
The bodies of Kemperx, and Crantsa
were blownsto atoms, only the headsrsss
manning intact. .aF @t sfgsl
The Washington times., 1903-04-19
An Applicant for Charity.

in want, for We are all human, and
should fight the battles of life to-
gether
Hearing these words Of encourage
ment. the woman frightened percepti-
bly,, and told her story less hesitatingly-
An expression of sympathy here and
there from the secretary was no lit
tie factor in making her feel at ease,
end at the conclusion of the narrative
she seemed less downcast. departing
with a brighter outlook into the future.
ImPosters Quickly Detected.
On the other hand, it is not difficult Tor
Mr.. Weller to see through false plea
for help The tricks of a sharper are
easily penetrated, although the shrewd-
ness of some is surprising They sub
stantiate their stories of misfortune
with proof that seems convincing, but
they seldom succeed in their unscrupu-
Ious methods.
And so the morning wears on Peo-
pie come and go. The Office is typical
OF other places of business, and pre-
SCENTS a picture of hustle and activity
All LaE iDNS- mere Is bIODdblE no
other Office in the city. however. where
the vasaries OF humanity are pictured
with such accuracy, and where the work
is so diversified with incidents of in
terest.
While Mr.. Weller is not sticbIer
for regularity. he makes it a point TO
suspend duties promptly at - o'clock
for the midday meal. But this is no
respite from work, for he usually
lunches with some one with whom he
/ can converse about the plans and
schemes of the Associated Charities.
At 1890 he is back at his desk again,
and ready to take up the early after
noon schedule. OF all the cases that
have been reported he then selects one
requiring personal investigation, and at
ter disposing of any work that has &C
cumuIated in his absence, he leaves the
office for a few hours labor in the field.
An Afternoon in the Field.
If one were to follow Mr.. Weller
through day, making notes of his
varied duties, he would no doubt desig-
nate this part of the secretary's work
as the most interesting. yet most dis
The Washington times., 1903-04-19
On an Errand of Mercy.

'Oh, yes, there is: but probably you
don't think so, having become accus-
toned to the duties. Your work holds
any amount of interest for everyone.
only you are not aware Of it."
That's strange, very strange" he re
iected. 7 never saw il in that light
before Now, II YOU wanted to know
something about the Board"
Have no fear, Mr.. Weller: your Ia
bors and that of the Associated Chart
ties are precisely the same. for it is
through you and your assistants that the
actual work of the association is car
ried on"
Cheerful and Sympathetic.
To the casual observer Mr.. Weller
possesses no characteristics that would
distinguish him as the general secre-
tary Of the institution. He is not ex-
DeCted TO. There is no reason why ne
should assume d serious air simply be-
cause it deyolves upon him to deal with
grave problems And he does not. On
the other hand. he is bright. cheerful.
and sympathetic. and his disposition
tends 10 dispel the gloom Of a barren
household.
In picturing a single day with Mr..
Weller it seems proper 10 begin at the
beginning. Therefore, passing mention
might be made Of the fact that he rises
al z O'Clock. Truly this incident has no
important bearing on the fruits OF his
work. but 1t is extremely necessary that
he must get up the same as anyone else.
After an early breakfast he fingers
about his home-the ''Neighborhood
House, OF which a description Will be
given Iater-and awaits the first devel-
opments of the day Frequently he is
called upon to do a bit Of work before
leaving home. A case that requires i'm
mediate attention, such as the arrest OF
one of his proteges. or something SINH
lar. usually constitutes the early demand
on his time
In this event 1t becomes necessary for
him TO take prompt steps. Friends or
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relatives Of the unfortunate person are
consulted, and an effort is made to Sc
cure their cooperation in obtaining the
prisoners release. should the offense be
trivial one. IN short, he makes ar
engagements TO aid them when the case
is tried IN court. and often succeeds in
ha~ing the offender discharged.
Early at His Office.
The daily schedule demands that he
shall be 1T the Office by O'Clock. OF as
near that time as possible. It is seldom.
however. that lie is delayed, and is gen
orally al his desk when the hands point
to that hour. Ordinarily he is the first
of the STAFF to embark on the days work.
although the others make their appear
ance soon after his arrival.
The reading of the mornings mail is
tho first order of business pile OF
letters confronts him and must be dis
posed of before the other ends are taken
up. His correspondence is a queer com
modify. consisting of letters Of nearly
every description II ranges from an
appeal for aid 10 a charitable donation,
but. incidentally. the former is far
greater Than the latter.
Business Methods the Rule.
To digest the contents Of these mes
sages and make appropriate replies
takes up several hours. His stenogra-
pher is summoned and each communica-
ton is answered until the pile slowly
disappears. As in other business Offices.
the letters are run of on a typewriter
and put upon his Cesk for signature
While these preliminary duties are be-
ing discharged. frequent interruptions oc-
cur. All morning long the telephone is
kept in activity transmitting orders from
the general secretary to Il division agent
who desires instructions on particular
case. In some part of the city perplex-
ing problem may have arisen, and his ad-
vice is solicited by the assistant to solve
the question.
No less important than this function
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are the conferences with incidental call
eTs. Mr.. WelIer's calling list is not ex-
elusive. and embrace all classes OF
these. the largest number are persons in
search of charity. and include men
women. and children. Pathetic stories
are poured forth. intermingIed with sobs
and tears, and are closed with an earnest
plea for relief.
It is not infrequent for a shabbily
dressed man or woman. refined in ap-
peaTance. with the stamp OF gentle birth
plainly evident, TO be among the charity
visitors. With a faItering step they walk
into the Office looking the picture of de-
SPAR and humiliation.
rs this the Office of Mr. Weller?" a
poorly clad woman asked. Her face was
sweet and patient. and how plainly
could it be seen she was suffering intense
mental agony from her plight.
Yes. miss; would you like to see
him." was the answer.
Just for a few minutes. please. The
matter is purely private, but I will not
detain him long
Mr.. Weller viii see you in a moment, Oh
she was informed by the clerk a minute
later
Tact in Greeting Applicants,
With a pleasant smile and a CHEEKY
word the secretary greeted her. In one
glance he took in the nature of the case
and al once relieved the distressed
wcman's embarrassment by d welcome
turn in the conversation.
Il fear that my mission is evident
she began, flushing slightly. But I have
been forced to extremes. The strain was
TOO great. I could simply stand it Nc
longer"
a word from Mr. Weller halted her
You need not explain further, he said
I understand. and can well appreciate
your reluctance in speaking on so pain
full a subject The skies are overcas
with dark clouds for all of US some
times, and il is not difficult to see whe1
ones circumstances are not what the.
were.
why, I have known people to be re
| duced from afiuence to poverty in TIL
twinkHng of an eye" he continued
There is surely nothing unusual abou
that. But our hearts go out to thOs
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Help When Help is Need
ed and Education to
Help Themselves thu
Keynotes of c arr /,
as 1t Is Dispens d
the Capita1-Hea an
Head Together.

Yes, fndeedy; nearly all de little ones
hab gone away, and I amt seen EN- fer
a long time"
Don't they ever come back 10 see
YOU"
Sometimes. bat not often. Guess dey
has forgot de.re nanny long befoh
dis"
Blind, But Philosopher.
Turning to blind man who was sit
ting in the room. Mr. Weller said.
You seem to be very happy in spite
of the great misfortune that has be-
fallen you, my good man
oh yes, sir; yes. sir; there amt no
use to cry over what can't be helped.
That won't do me 10 good, and only
makes other folks feel bad"
Have you been afflicted in this man
ner very IoEg?"
"AI my life I was born blind"
TOO bad. too bad; but it's a great
blessing to be so fine a philosopher.
That's the right spirit you have, though,
sfor you save others pain and suffer less
yourself. And how long have you been
living here"
:. Nearly all my life. The place is a
little small. but it don't cost me much to
stay here with these friends, and then 7
can get around so much better"
This is merely one illustration Of the
sights with which Mr.. Weller is brought
constantly in contact. Such scenes to
him are frequent, in fact. a part Of his
life. and he has become accustomed to
them Through long experience he has
learned how to cheer the unfortunate
people, and life takes on a brighter
aspect for them while he is there.
Work of the District Agents.
These cases are generally brought to
Mr.. WeIler's attention by the district
agents. 4 conference is held with them
every Friday afternoon at $50 O'Clock.
when the weeks work Of the association
is mapped cut. and all details are dis
cussed-
On these trips through the Sums
Mr. Weller frequently takes photographs
Of the pitiabIe sights, and transforms
them into stereoDticon views He then
presents them at q lecture, and by so
doing takes the conditions to see the
people. when the people cannot be taken
to see the conditions.
The office of the Associated Charities
is closed at 4:30 o'clock in the afternoon.
To be more accurate. it is closed to the
public at that time, but the work still
goes on behind locked doors. 1t is seldom
that Mr. Weller leaves before 6 O'Clock
in the evening.
The "Neighborhood House."
1t would now seem that Mr.. WeIIer'z
| Iabors for the day have ended. But, in
reality, they are only half finished For,
| besides the innumerabIe evening lee
lures. ne must devote a great deal of
time to -'Nefghborhood House, a social
settlement and his home. The place can
/ best be described by the secretary him
/ self. He said:
"A social settlement is not a char
/ ity,' although friends may contribute
to its support. It does not offer aims.
but opportunities. II is not d means
of patronage or condescension.-fn
/ it is a level bridge between different
people or classes: a common meeting
ground. It is not mission or
church; It does not seek, by preaching or
/ Continued on Fourth Page.l
The Washington times., 1903-04-19
What a Reporter and a
Photographer Saw and
Heard While on a Trip
Through the S1urns.
With Secretary Weller,
of the Associated Char
tiles, as Guide ~ ~

GIN the long run the only kind
of help that really avafIs is
the help which teaches man
to help himself Such help every man
who has been blessed in life should
try 10 give TO those who are less
fortunate
The aim TO set before ourselves
in trying to aid one another is to
give that aid under conditions which
harm no mans self-respect. and
which viii teach the less fortunate
how &c help themselves as their
stronger brothers do. To give such
aid il is necessary not only 10 pos
sess the right kind Of heart. but also
the right kind OF head.
The prerequisite 10 doing good
work in the field Of philanthropy
the field OF social effort, undertaken
with ones fellows for the common
gocd-is that il shall be undertaken
IN q spirit OF broad sanity. no less
Than OF broad and loving charity"
In the above words President Roosevelt
epitomfzed the Keynote OF modern chart
". His terse description Of what con-
stitutes true benevolence has attracted
worldwide attention Indeed. there is
no reason why it should not, for the
subject is one which interests all classes.
To the poverty stricken il is essential
that benevolence in men should exist,
the wealthy find il their duty to assist
The unfortunate. while those who are
neither blessed or beFeft of riches feel
keenIy the desire to ameHorate distress.
Lives Devoted to Charity.
And 81. everyone must feel an interest
in charity workers Themen and wo-
men who enter this vast feld and devote
their lives TO the noble cause, who work
among them and see the sunshine and
darkness in destitute homes, whose lives
have been woven with their lives, can
aDDear in only one light before the
other part of the world. That is as
brave soldiers, fighting for humanity,
struggling to overcome the irony OF fate.
One day in the career Of these war
riors is filed with intense interest,
the sort that appeals to everyone.
Their work Is unique. far different from
the ordinary humdrum existence Of most
people, and 50 interspersed with pa
thetic incidents that the heart must 5e
stout. the will strong, to labor with
a measure Of sure success
In Washington the Associated Chart
ties IS the leading philanthropie insti-
tuition It is the center Of charity here,
and covers the District from end 20
end. No family has ever applied to il
in vain. It's aim TO become efficient,
progressive. and wisely adequate 70 the
wants Of the city's poor has been ac-
complished in every particular.
Secretary Weller.
As general secretary Of the Aesoeiat-
ed Charities, Charles T. Weller is con
stantly brought in touch with the con
ditions OF the poor in the Capital. His
name has become synonymous with the
word charity, for he has given his life
to working among the poor. Each day
brings forth volumes Of work for him
and it is seldom he has an idIe nc
ment
do you think one day of my wotR
would prove Of INTEREST,"" he asked, sit
ting IN his Office.
Yes, indeed was the reply
There is nothing unusual about it,
he remarked.
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tressi2g. Poverty in its worst form he
is forced to confront visiting the
"slums" and most denseIy populated
sections of the city. where people some
times thrive as so many animals.
Mr. Weller knows the poor families,
and the poor families know Mr.. Weller.
1t is an exchange of courtesies. For
years he has been going among them.
dispensing food and clothing, and it is
be mutual There is, perhaps, no alley
in Washington, however remote, that
has not felt the hand of the orgauiza-
ton.
In one of these small thoroughfares.
near the fashionable quarter of Wash
ington. Mr.. Weller, while on an errand
of charity. was snapped by a Times pho
tographer- The picture represents Mr..
Weller as ne actually goes among the
destitute Offering aid and relief. On
these tours he is frequently accompa-
MED by prominent citizens TO interest
them in conditions as they actually
exist
A small army Of men. women, and
children was found in this diminutiye
settlement in question. They were pack
ed in like q hive of bees. large families
living in one tiny dwelling of four rooms.
The houses are barren OF furniture. save
a few broken down chairs OF a wrecked
bed or TWO.
A Typical Subject"
How long have you lived here
aunty2' asked Mr.. Weller of an aged
negro woman. who was putting vigor-
ously at pipe.
Guess Use been alvin right hear
nigh on to fifty years now. sab.
That's long time, indeed, to re-
main in one place" the secretary com
mented.
Reckon it is, reckon it is. but its
de only place Use remember Twin. am
! Use right accustomed to it now"
How many children have you. aunty?'
/ I think I have bout ten. sab; yes
! just about ten"
/ And the youngest2''
/ DE youngest am dat little pickaninn,
/ you see right dar."
| No doubt the others have all grown
! up and gone out TO work by this time"
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Continued on FOURTH Pase)
The Washington times., 1903-04-19
An Afternoon in the Field.

If one were to follow Mr.. Weller
through a day, making notes of his
varied duties, he would no doubt desig-
nate this part of the secretary's work
as the most interesting. yet most dis
The Washington times., 1903-04-19

YES, fndeedy; nearly all de little ones
hab gone away, and I amt seen EN- fer
a long time
Don't they ever come back 10 see
YOU"
Sometimes, but not often. Guess dey
has forgot de're nanny long befoh
dis"
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1903-04-30
LAID TO REST.

The funeral services over the remains
Of Mr.. Olando Pearson who died at
Ammon Idaho Of dialects aud was
brought here ON Friday were held from
the residence Of Mr.. James Peterson at
2 p. m.
ElderJohn Stoker, presided. Singing
hymn on page lDS. Prayer by Elder
Thomas Russon. Singing "Mid Scenes
Of Confusion, etc. Elders Emile
Anderson Of American Fork, Arthur
Baddcr aud John Stoker, were the
'peakers. They dwelt upon the sub
iect that those who departed this life
without receiving the gospel would
again have the opportunity Of having
il preached TO them in the spirit
world They referred to the condition
IF The people in the days of Noah and
hat Jesus while his body was in the
tonlb, went and preached TO those
spirits who were disobcdicnt in the days
IF Noah, showing that the mercy Of
God extends to the dead rs well as to
The living.
Singing Farewell An Earthly
llonors." Bcnediction by Elder John
-toker.
The remains were then followed ia
lheir last resting place and the grave
was dedicated 10y Elder Andrew A.
Peterson
Alanda Pearson was born June 10th
1866 in Lonnorslof, Sweden, he emigrat-
"a to Utah in 1880 and married Annie
Larson, March 18th, 1850, Judge
Dusenburry Of Provo married them.
rhey lived in Lehi until March 18th,
1899, when they moved TO Ammon,
idaho.
He was the father of eight children
,our having proceeded him to The spirit
world He leaves behind a loving wife,
mother and four children, to mourn
The loss Of an aiectionate husband,
father and son.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1903-04-30

Eb. kirkham enlisted for the navy at
'rovo and passed most successful ex-
Summation, but his father promptly and
Wisely placed his veto on the proposi-
tIon, so Ed. will continue at school.
The meeting Of the NJ. !. a. conjoint
held Sunday evening was well attended
and much valuable instruction was
given by the several speakers. The
association is in splendid condition and
is growing very fast in members. IL is
quite a power for good among the
young. Many Of It's officers and mem
bcrs are bright active workers, full Of
energy and only need the opportunity
afforded them TO make their mark
among their fellows and to be known
among men and women OF the world
for their ability. The singing by the
American Fork choir was very good
and deserves mention