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The Greeley tribune., 1904-01-07
AS TO
APPEARANCES
"Old Gor0on Graham" Advises His
Son About Clothes
From Letters From a Self Made Mer-
chant 10 HIS Son." by GeorOe
Horace LOrimer

Dear Pierrepont-That order for q
old Shorter is the kind OF back talk
like. We can stand n little more. of the
same sort of sassing. have told the
cashier that you will draw thirty Il
week after this, and l want you to
have a nice suit of clothes made and
send the bill to the old man. Get some
thing that won't keep people guessing
whether you follow the horses or do
buck and wing dancing for n living.
Your taste in clothes seems to be last
ing longer than the rest Of your col
lege education. You looked like young
widow who had raised the second crop
of daisies over the deceased when you
were In here last week.
OF course clothes don't make the
man. but they make all of him except
his hands and Sace during business
hours, and that's pretty considerable
area of the human animal A dirty
shirt may hide pure heart, but it sell
dom covers clean skin. If you look
as II you had slept in your clothes
most people will jump to the conclusion
that you have. and you will never get
to know them well enough to explain
that your head is so full of noble
thoughts that you haven't time to both
er with the dandruff on your shoulders.
And II you wear blue and white striped
pants and red necktie you will find
1t difficult to get close enough to dea.
con to be invited to say grace at his ia
Bile, even If you never play for any.
thing except coffee or beans
Appearances pre deceitful, | know.
but SO long as they are there's nothing
like having them deceive for us in.
stead of against u.s. I've seen 10
cent shave and 5 cent shine get a
thousand dollar job and a cigarette
and pint of champagne knock the
bottom out Of million dollar nork
corner -Four or five years ago little
jim jackson had the bears in the pro.
VISION pit hibernating and living on
their own fat till one morning the day
after he had run the price of mess
pork up to $50 and nailed II therc
some one saw him drinking a small
bottle Just before he went on change
and told IT around among the brokers
on the floor. The bears thought jim
must have had bad news to be bracinp
up at that time in the morning So
they perked up and everlastiucly sold
the mess pork market down through
the bottom of the pit to solid e,rtb
There wasn't even grease snot Ior,
oi 'hat corner when they got through
AS IL happened Jim hadn't had any
bad news. He just took the drink no,
cause he felt pretty good and thipys
were coming his way.
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him in the struggle for success as
even the slightest suspicion OF the
integrity OF that credit.
The most powerful safeguard OF
business credit is record TOR agree
ments unbroken. That a business
man may be depended upoa to keep
his word under any and all circnm-
stances where it is within the power
of man to so keep it. ia a firmer
foundation for success than any other
that can be laid. Adversity may
sweep away fortunes, calamity nnfor-
seen may wreck the best laid plans,
even poor judgment many defeat am
billions. But the man who has kept
his word inviolate and his agreements
sacred can never ce disarmed in the
struggle OF life.
What Is true in the case of the
business man is equally true in the
case OF the laboring man and Of all
others. 1t is the keystone Of char
acter and Of success everywhere. IL
is the one stone essential to firm
and enduring structure Of any kind.
Denver Post.
The Greeley tribune., 1904-01-07
AFTER MANY YEARS
Two Young Old Veterans Met in
Greeley.

On New Years day OF this year
Captain B. D. Harper, president of
the Union bank, received his twenty
fifth New Years greeting from
Colonel Thomas Ensign, president
of the First National bank Of Colo
RADIO Springs. To this hangs 4
rather pleasing little story of a
friendship begun when each of the
old veterans we're scarcely more than
boys, although 1t was never their
pleasure to meet until many years
after when their fortunes carried
them both to Colorado.
In 1859 Captain Harper, then in
his teens, was lieutenant OF a crack
company of Zouaves In Bullingt ton,
Iowa, whose drilling was the pride
OF the state, as we'll as the envy Of
every other military company there.
Colonel Ensign was also lieutenant
of a company In another part of the
state, that 1t was his earnest desire
to bring to the same degree Of
efficiency as the Burlington Zouaves
and he wrote Lieutenant Harper for
a copy Of this company's tactics.
The request was, Of course, granted
and there ensued a learned discussion
of military affairs py correspondence.
When the civil war broke out Captain
Harper enlisted as lieutenant In
the Twenty Iowa infantry and
later became captain Of Company F,
Forty-fifth Iowa infantry. Colonel
Ensign also enlisted as lieutenant
In Ninth Iowa cavalry and won
honors and distinction, advancing to
the rank OF colonel. After the war
both came west and in 1878 they met
for the first time here. The familiar
ring in the names Of both caused in
qniry and there followed a happy dis
cussion OF the old days in Iowa.
Since then there has never been a
New Years day passed that they did
not send greeting to each other.
The Greeley tribune., 1904-01-07
Thursday, January 7, 1904.
LET US USE REASON.

Last Wednesday the entire civilized
world was shocked by news Of the
worst theater horror in the history
Of this country. Out Of an audience
Of perhaps two thousand enjoying
performance in the Iroquois theatel
in Chicago, about six hundred lost
their lives by FIRE and s1fiocation
The very awfulness OF the calamity
even at this distance from the scene
is appalling and in an intsant puts
to naught all OF our boasted modern
building science. The Iroquois was
the newest and was considered by all
odds the most perfect and safest
theater In Chicago. 1t had been
opened but little over a month, and
IS usual, at the instiRation Of its
managers, the newspapers Of the city
had been devoting columns Of space
to exploiting its beauties and safety.
1t was supposed to represent the best
efforts of one of the best architects
In the country, absolute proof against
FIRE being the especial aim. Yet
when a small explosion occurred on
the stage the entire auditorium was
enveloped In fame SO quickly that
nearly half of the audience we're
either burned, suffocated or crushed
to death.
The Chicago authorities are work.
ing diligently, trying to fix RESPONSE
bility for the disaster and have siezed
upon building inspector and poor
stage hand whose business it was to
handle certain set Of lights. 1t is
claimed that this apparatus was what
prevented the fall of the asbestos cur
tain, dividing the stage from the
auditorium. In his case, who set
him to work at this post and who
ordered this particular apparatus
placed in this particular spot? And
In the case of the building inspector,
no doubt the building looked as safe
as modern builders could make il.
Why then should either of these men
be punished for man slaughter, as
they will likely be charged with?
This calamity vii; doubtless have
Its effect upon theater going for some
time, although the danger to life in
such places has not been increased,
only illustrated The spirit of panic
that caused that audience to crush
the life out OF hundreds of its men,
bers has in milder degree swept
over the entire country. Calm
reason will assure US, however, that
there is really no more danger in a
theater than in ones own home. If
the number of persons who have sud-
denlI dropped dead or have been
accidentally killed in their own
homes during the past FIVE years were
compared unit for unit with those
who have lost life in the theater, the
latter would appear infinitesimal.
We are so accustomed to small cal
amities, such as the drowning of a
half dozen persons OF the killing of a
dozen 10 railroad wreck. that it
scarcely excites our notice, but when
one hundred or two hundred persons
lose their lives at one stroke there is
panic all over the country. Let US
use reason, and while mourning with
those who have lost loved ones, take
5uch precautions individually and
collectively as to insure safety as
nea. as this can be done. Absolute
safety to life can never be attained.
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Will 1t Last?

Stockmen all over the country find
It almost impossible to believe that
the railroads are really in earnest in
requiring them tu pay their fare
home after taking shipment of cat
tie to market. Now that all the
lines have posted notices and it be-
gins to look like the railroads meant
it, there is already heard much pro-
test, and IL the new order OF things
is persisted in, the live stock agents
will be compelled to fee to the
woods. On all sides can be heard
the belief that the new order will not
last more than a week or two and
that inside Of month the lines will
be handing out return passes as Of
yore.
"Why, it is simply an outrage."
said an old time shipper. "Ten
years ago we used to pay $50 for a
standard car from Denver to the
river and we made the run in from
ls to % hours and sometimes in less
than Is hours. Now 1t takes from
"a to 40 hours to make the run and
they chaIie US $40 for the same car.
We are expected to go along and take
care Of the stock and l suppose they
will next want to charge US full fare
for riding on the stock train with
the cattle.
81 confess do not understand the
proposition. In the early days when
the railroads wanted our business,
they seemed to find 1t remuneratjye
and they gave Us good service. A
claim for damages from a shipper
was an exception, while now the
claims are piled up IN great stacks
on every claim agents desk. Hardly
shipment Of live stock is made
without a claim for damage following.
II this business paid welf at one time,
why is 1t not worth having now?
Stockmen are not naturally kickers,
but the treatment they have had
from the railroads in the past two
years would change the nature OF a
saint. Record Stockman.
Houses For Sa1e.-Inouira of
The Greeley tribune., 1904-01-07
IMPORTANCE OF CREDIT.

The most important asset of any
business man is his credit. Nothing
can injure him so greatly nor so
permanently as the impairment of
that credit. Nothing can 80 hamper
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Houses For Sale.-Inquire of
Clayton Lumber Co.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-17

GaSoOuite Sympaihy ShO5rn-4rt at
Salon of Champ de Mars.

rpecial The -1ew-yorll Tribune by French CahleJ
copyright: 1904: BY The Tribune Association)
Paris. April IG.-The disasters that befeII Ad-
niral Makaroffs feet on the fatal 18th Of April
took Parisans completely by surprise but elicit
ed renewed outbursts Of Muscovite sympathy es-
pecially in smart society. The gala performance
for the benefit Of the Grand Duchess Vladirnir's
field hospital was given last night at the Theatre
Sarah Bernhard IL was Illuminated and deco
rated for the occasion with Russian eagles and
Gallo cocks. Franco Russian Republican
Guards. with drawn sabres, lined the staircase
and entrances; bands played the Russian an
them and the 'Marseillaise." and flags were fly
ing II was a brilliant manifestation Of fashion
able Paris. Among those present were the
Grand Duke Paul. the Russian Ambassador and
Nine. Nelidof. the Duchesse de Bassano. the
Marquise de Montebello, the Countess de 0Gref-
fulhe in white. with tiara OF diamonds; the
Prince and Princess de Broglie the Princess
Gortschakoff Henri Rochefort and his young
and pretty wife. seated near the Baroness Henri
de Rothschild and the Count AND Countess Boni
De Castellane. Among the Americans present
were Mr.. and Mrs George Munro AIr. and Mrs.
Ralph Curtis. Mrs. Moore. Mrs. Danesi Mrs.
Mackay. Miss Tevis. Miss Green. Mrs. Tucker
meyer and Miss Tiffany
flying squadron q the most charming ac-
tresses IN Paris headed by Jeanne Granfer.
Marthe Brandes and Mile Pierst. circulated
about selling illustrated programmes at "a bulous
prices. Sarah Bernhardt and her son sat snl-
ing - a small box. while the Italian tenor,
Caruso. made his first appearance in Paris. sing
ing the part OF the Duke Of Mantua in -Rigo-
letto.' creating such an impression as to draw
forth from the Paris critics this morning the
opinion that he is the finest tenor heard in
France since the DAYS OF Rubini and Mario.
There great triumph for Lima Cavalier.
who sang last night for the first time before a
Partisan audience. Among those who congratu-
lated these two artists in their dressing rooms
between the acts were Massenet. Adelina Patti
Jean &c Reszke. Maurice Grau Gn robust health
after his sun cure al Cape Martini. the Marquis
de Massa and Henri Rochefort. Caruso said he
never felt so nervous IN his life as during the
hour two Immediately preceding his en-
trance on the stage. His emotion manifested 1t
self by his smoking Jess than thirty-seven
cigarettes between = o'clock and $50 and his
voice was none the worse for a. to-day.
The radical and Socialist journals always
lukeWarm in regard to the Russian alliance. are
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-17
CANAL TRANSFER NEAR.
Al the Papers Completed IN Paris
Contract To BE Signed Soon.

Paris. April 16.-An the papers necessary for
the transfer of the Panama Canal TO the United
States are now completed They include long
inventories and schedules Of the property be
longing to the company in Panama, here
and elsewhere. These have been carefully gone
over and checked up by W. A. Day and Charles
W. Russell. the Assistant Attorney Generals
who came from Washington TO Paris TO assist
in the transfer Of the property. and the officers
of the company. The most important paper is
the contract for the sale. This sets forth all the
preliminary negotiations between the United
States and the company leading up to the trans
fer, and the final ratification OF the transfer by
the stockholders Of the company The con-
sideration is stated 10 be $40.0O0,00O. The sign
ing Of the contract viii occur Immediately after
the meeting OF the stockholders next Saturday
afternoon. However the meeting probably
Will last until late the signing may go over until
Monday. President 30 viii sign for the COM
pany.
1t is said at the American Embassy that the
reports that the company sought TO increase the
purchase price unWaTranted. On the con-
trary. the American officials pay tribute to the
straightforwardness shown by the officers Of the
company throughout the negotia atoms. and de-
clare there has not been the slightest effort to
make the United States pay more than origi-
nally agreed upon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-17
MORE COLD EXPECTED.
High Wind and LO7C Tenn peraturt
VII Last Through TO-day.

What with snow and freezing temperatures
reported from all over the State the weather
mans promise that it is to be even colder to-day
is small announcement to the optinist that IN
sisted the first of the week that spring had
really arrived. Bad rs it yesterday. with
it's real December weather to-day is TO be worse
in every respect Last night. as the
sun went down. the thermometer sank rapidly,
and in a few hours It was below the freezing
point Instead Of blowing itself out in the
manner usual to gales at this time of year. the
wind increased in velocity. until for time il
seemed as though IL would equal the terrific
gale of the early morning. 1t Is not expected
that the gale VIII die down before night, and
the wind to-day Will have a velocity OF from
forty to sixty miles more all day. There will
also it is expected. be a noticeable drop in the
temperature the thermometer remaining belaW
the freezing point in the shade throughout the
day.
Just 10 show that winter wasn't so far away.
after all. old Boreas sent true December gale
down upon this city yesterday that filed the
streets with debris. picked up women and sent
them whirling out into the street. and caused
the loss of many a new spring hat Three
women narrowly escaped death by the wind
blowing down thirty foot brick and stone
wall from the top of the one story structure at
Nos 15S and 100 East Forty-hfth-st. The three
women were just entering the butter and egg
store Of William j. Hartley. Immediately under
the wall. as II collapsed They had barely passed
in the door when the wall topped over. filing the
street with a mass of stones, brick and mortar.
So close an escape il for the women that
one of them had her hat knocked off by fall
ing brick.
Soon after a. the wind suddenly veered
around to the northwest. and for over half an
hour it blew through.the city and over the bay
at seventy-two miles an hour. The ferry boats
in the bay Careene1 far TO one side under
the pressure of the wind and made their trips
with the decks washed by the water kicked up
by the gale. BY O'Clock the wind had dropped
to fifty miles hour. but that was sufficient to
blow in windows all over the city and make IL
uncomfortable work to navigate the harbor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-17
FEARS FOR GERMAN COLUMN.
No News from Glasenapps Troops in Africa
More Men Said To Be Needed.

Berlin. April 16.-ColoniaI circles have been
greatly concerned about the Glasenapp column
since the report of the battle at Okaharui
Southwest Africa which was received in Berlin
on March .. as a large party-probably two
thousand-of the Hereros defeated at the battle
Of Onganjra retreated in the direction where
Glasenapp was last heard Of II is feared that
his small column-about $50 men-has been an
initiated by a superior force OF the enemy.
No details had been received up TO a late hour
from the scene Of the battle OF Okatumba, al
though a dispatch had been anxiously awaited.
Among the killed at Okatumba Captain
Won Bagenski.
The recent severe losses in officers and pri-
Yates and the fact that large masses Of He
reros are still under arms and capable OF re-
sisting German artillery attacks for hours have
created the impression here that mistake was
made originally in sending too small a force to
Africa The newspapers now say that the En-
peror right when he proposed TO send six
thousand men. under the command OF general
The colonial and military authorities. II is added
caused different counsel TO prevail
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-17
A LOUISBURG MEMORIAL.
Movement to Erect a Tower and Museum on
Ruins of Old Fort.

4 movement has been set OF foot for the pres
ervation OF the existing ruins Of the old fort Z
Louisburg. c. B. Nova Scotia. Including the bury
ing ground a. Point Rochefort which II is in
tended 20 fence and improve. II IS also intended
10 erect commemorative masonry tower at the
ruins within which Will be inserted in the wall
marble panels, one TO each ship and regiment in
scribed with the names Of the killed and wounded
officers. as well as the number Of men killed and
wounded in both sieges Q745 and 1888. There will
also be suita BILE tablet bearing the names OF the
principal defenders OF the fortress. This masonry
tower will constitute museum building within
which will be collected relics. ETC. OF the sieges
whether obtained by gift loan purchase.
c. H. Murray. Premier OF Nova Scotia: Judge
Dodd and II. c. V. Ia Waite warden OF the coun-
~ OF Cape Breton. the executive committee and
honorary co-treasurers
Lord Mimic. Governor General Of Canada IS
patron OF the memorial Besides others the fol-
lowing have become vice-patrons: The Governors OF
the States OF New-York. Massachusetts New
Hampshire. Connecticut and Rhode Island Presi-
dent Eliot OF Harvard. the Duke Of Argyll, Field
Marshal Lord Roberts. Lord Strathcona and
Mount Royal; Admiral Lord Walter Kerr Vice
Admiral Sir A Douglas Sir F. ". Borden, Min
lister Of Militia Canada. and A. G.. Jones' Lieu
tenant Governor Of Nova Scotia.
The Society of Colonial Wars Of this city in 1895
erected the old bastions at Louisburg monu-
ment TO commemorate the fall of Louisburg IN
l745, dedicated TO the troops Of New England and
the fleet of Admiral Warren, OF the British Navy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-17
NEW STANDARD OIL FLEET.
Extensive Improvements On the Great Lakes
Planned.

Chicago. April 16-'The Chronicle" to-day says
that feet Of oil steamers, with special docking
facilities at all the important ports the Great
Lakes and an immense wharf whiting, Ind,
for the expeditions handling of the oil vessels.
improvements being placed In service by the
Standard Oil Company. The purpose is to lessen
the shipment of oil by rail and avoid the anti
rebate laws. Five vessels Of the oil fleet already
have been constructed. and will make their first
trip this season As many will be ready 10 be
put In service by the opening of next These
oil steamers ingenious structures of steel d.
vided into compartments, to prevent injury from
the churning OF the oil. They built at a cost
Of $4,000 each. Each is a great floating oil tank.
constructed something on the whaleback order and
holds more than whole train OF oil cars. The oil
feet is to ply between Chicago Whiting and all
the principal Great Lake ports and will travel
even far as New-York. AS the steamers
owned by the Standard OIL Company they will
duce to the minimum the cost OF transporting oil
between Chicago and Eastern points, and the com
pany viii be nearly Independent of the railroads.
The oil with which the vessels 10 be loaded is
pumped from Ohio through pipe lines. thus avoid
ing the freight charges on the material for the
two hundred miles from Lima 10 Whiting. where
the Standard Oil Company's largest plant and the
worlds largest OF refinery situated.
The oil steamers are the first ever operated on
the Great Lakes. BY the steamer route oil can be
carried from Chicago to Buffalo at about five cents
a barrel