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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-02-02
REPUBLICAN Joint SESSION.

Lucien Baker here rose in his seat
and protesting against the share the So
called ten fiat" members had taken in
the late joint convention, offered res
olution for the republican side to now
go into joint convention and elect a
senator with Speaker Douglass in the
chair.
This was carried and while the re-
publicans were getting ready the popu-
list house adjourned.
Senator Brown was chosen secretary
and the roll OF the senate was called.
The fifteen republican senators re-
sponded. When the names of Cham
bers and Meagher on the house roll call
were reached, they did not respond.
The entire sixty-three original repub-
icans, however, Were in their seats, but
the combined forces of the two bodies
was only seventy-eight, or five less than
quorum.
a vote was then taken and Ady re-
ceived as votes, no quorum voting.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-02-02

all, he rose and voted for Martin. The
populist side of the house and the pop
ulist sympathizers on the floor and in
the galleries burst into applause at
this, which had scarcely subsidized when
the name of Taylor was reached, and
he, too, voted for Judge Martin. This
gave a fresh provocation for applause,
and the call had to be suspended until
the presiding officer could restore or
der. The call closed with twenty-five
senators voting for Martin and none
against him.
The roll of the populist house was
now called. It proceeded quietly and
with little interruption, only one MEM
Der voting against John Martin, until
the name of Hall, of Osborne, was
reached. He arose and said that he
had been sent to Topeka to represent
the peoples party and he wanted to do
it the best he could, but he was in
doubt about the action he was about to
take. 1t was the bitterest dose he was
ever compelled to swallow, but he must
do it, much as he hated democracy. He
voted for John Martin. This was first
greeted with applause and next with
laughter.
Wilson, the Meade county independ-
emu on Ul1e republican Sue, caused an
other surprise by voting for Martin,
and then Rosenthal in a fowery speech
delivered in broken English, announced
his vote for John Martin.
Lieut. Gov Daniels here called atten-
ton to rule AZ of the senate requiring
senators, if present, to vote, and looked
over to the republican side Significant
ly.
Senator Baker arose and said he de-
sired to cast his vote, but the ieuteD-
ant-governor said: THE senate vote
has been announced. Senator Baker is
not in ORDER
Senator Scott demanded the right to
vote, but the acknowledgements paid
no attention to him and the chief clerk
of the house announced the vote of the
house as follows: John Martin, GO; NJ
w. Cobun, 3; w. S. Hanna, L; S. w.
Snyder, 1; Fred Close. 1. Total, 68
The ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS announced
the vote of the joint convention as fol-
lows: John Martin, sc; II. w. Cobun,
4; Hanna, 1; Snyder, 1; Close, l. The
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS then said: John
Martin, having received a majority of
the votes cast for United States sena-
tor, is declared elected United States
senator"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-02-02

REALISM 1MPRA Eau
sonice-''Do you know, society has nevah
been wepwesented in novels as it WEAKLY
is" Thanis Bight@"Certainly not. A novel
must be bright enough to be entertaining
before it will succeed.''-Puck.
THE WIFE-.'Mercy on me. Johnny's
fallen in the town well, and It's ten feet
deep'' Editor (calmly)-"Five thousand
the mortgage lifted. The Lord viii pro
vide ''-Atlanta Constitution.
In THE BATHING EsTABLIsHMENT.-"Look
here told you wanted the temperature
100, and now find it no." Attendant-''No
wonder, if you leave the thermometer in
the water so long."-Flegende Batter.
A BAD LooKoUT.-''What do you think of
the board of directors Of the new joint stock
are capable of nothing, while the rest are
capable of anything. "-F1iegende Batter.
THE USUAL CAUsE.-Lord Fitz- Mud-s.Sir
girl' Lord Haversnake-i.Noa Why, 1 had
no idea his finances were so low as thauI''-
Puck.
IMPossIBLE.-Dora-'' Jimpson vowed with
oaths that he'd marry Jessie.'' Cora
''Then, If he used OathS, he can't make his
words good. Yankee Blade.
An Important Difference.
To make il apparent to thousands, who
think themselves i'll, that they are not af-
fected with any disease, but that the system
simply needs cleansing, is to bring comfort
home to their hearts, coStive condition is
easily cured by using Syrup of Figs. Manu-
featured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
MAMMA-''Bobbie, what were you fight
ing Tommie Briggs for!' Bobble-"Cause
he said his overcoat was warmer N mine,
en- know it isn't, cause mine was bought
at fire sale. Inter Ocean.
For COUGHS AND THROAT DISORDERS use
BROWNS BRONCHIAL TROCHES. "Have never
changed my mind respecting them, except
think better of that which I began by
thinking well of.'-fieU. Henry Ward BeecleT.
Sold only in boxes.
1T doesn't follow that man approves of
cyclone, even if he is completely carried
away with it.
WORK for workers. Are you ready to
work, and do you want to make money?
Then write to b. F. Johnson & Co., of Rich
mond, Va, and see If they cannot help you.
MEN most liberal in their views give their
opinions away freely before they are asked.
-Picayune.
ONE trouble with the church is that there
are too many babes III it from four TO SIX
feet hlgh.-Ram's Horn.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-24
RUFUS HArca DEAD.
The Well known Stock Operator fA''''
Away at His Home.

NEW YORK, February 23.-hulus
Hatch, the once famous Wall strees
magnate, died this afternoon st MS res
idenee in Spuyteuduyvil at four o,ciocs.
Mr.. Hatch was 62 years old. de -
tired from 1.-THE street" two years aRv
and had been falling in health even
since.
The immediate cAnse OF death wa
= complication OF kidney heart anu
liver troubles, which had confined aIm
10 his room for several weeks. MIS-
Hatch and all the members OF the iaml-
ly except Mrs. Kimball, daughter iiV
ing In California. were az the oedsloe'
Rufus Hatch was bora ia Welles. Me.
He achieved n fortune Ia Chicago oy
bold operations IN wheat, but lost 10
again az tho close OF the Crimean war.
Then he came to New York ana was
prominent with the late Henry Keep
Gov. Flowers brother .a-law, IN the
manipulation OF Chicago and Nortn'
western, but like many other OF tne
daring men OF the street, Ruius hatcn
was mp to-day and down tomorrow.
and be got squeezed sometimes himself.
The last squeeze was In 1883, when he
went down in the Vlllard-Northern Pa
ci6c disaster He and James keene
were interested together In the famous
corner of 1885, but Hatch never fully
recovered his old place at the fore, ana
is believed 10 have died comparatively
moor,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-24
THE BI-METALLIC LEAGUE
Meets and Formulates Demands aud Pro-
teats-some Predictions.

AtANa-5OuAb
WASHINGTON, D. c., February 81
AT to-day's session Of the American Bi-
metallic League the committee on rules
made the following report:
WHEREAS, The great moral ana
financial crime Of the nineteenth CEN
tury was the demonetizing of silver In
1878 by the Congress of the United
LtateS, acting under the influence OF
British persuasion and British interest,
and
WHEREAS, Said act was destructive
OF the interests Of the American people,
and in disregard of the financial policy
inaugurated at the beginning OF tire
government under the wise guidance OF
such statesmen as Washington, Hamll-
ton and Jefferson, and formulated in the
act founding the mint OF the United
States In 1892, which established the
Just ratio between gold and silver as
mint metals;
THEREFoRE, in behalf OF the wronEed
people and the suffering Industries OF
the land. we demand the free and un-
limited coinage Of silver at the present
ratio OF 16 TO l.
We denounce as unconstitutional and
revolutionary all legislation which In
any way diScriminates between silver
and gold as money metals.
We denounce it as Inconsistent with
sound public policy TO confer or advise
directly or indirectly with any foreign
nation as to what the money or curren-
cy OF the United States should be.
We denounce the recent attempt to
repeal the act OF 1890 requiring tho
Treasury Department to make monthly
purchases of silver as a menace to the
prosperity Of the country aud an at
tempt TO repeal the emergency compro-
mise forced upon US at that time, and
we will resist its repeal by all iegitl-
mate means al our hand unless II be TO
substitute in lieu thereof free and un-
limited coinage OF silver.
We also denounce the measure now
pending before Congress to authorize an
additional levy of government bonds,
and declare 1t 10 be our purpose TO con-
tinue our struggle until justice Is Sc
cured, and TO this end we will make un-
remitting efforts to educate and arouse
public sentiment. We will Immediately
omen the contest in the Middle and
Eastern States, and we call upon all talr
minded people in all sections ot the
Union to aid us in this struggle for In
duStrial emancipation,
The report gave rise to considerable
discussion, but was finally adopted
unanimously. Hewey Jones, OF At
lanta, Ca, declared that the President
elect has larger following in this Con-
eress than he would have in the next.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-24
Democrats who Want once.


WASHINGTON. ID. c., February 23.-
After a couple OF days intermisSion the
West Virginians who would be glad TO
take Office under the4ncoming administra-
tion began to pour into Washington again
to-day
First there was Secretary Of State
Ohlev who has designs on position under
the federal government here in Washing
ton, but has not vet picked out the place
be would ike TO fill IL is believed an as
sistant secretaryship would about suit
him.
Charlie Wells, Of Glover's Gap. was
also on deck and had a talk with Senator
Faulkner.
Congressman Wilson whose district is
quite near TO Washington has long list
Of callers these days.
Mr.. George r. Marquette, Of Harper's
Ferry, was here today 10 talk up his can
didacy for postmaster at that place.
Ed. J. Lee. OF Sheppherdstown; Cleon
Moore, Of Charlestewn, and James Ed.
Hall, the well known Democratic leader Of
Barbour county, were also in town and
talked office with Mr.. Wilson.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-24
TIE PACIFIC MAIL INVESTIGATION.
Evidence Showing aow It Operated in
Connection with the Panama Railroad.

Evidence Showing How It Operated in
Connection with the Panama Railroad.
WAsHINeToN, d. c., February 23.-
The Panama Pacific Mail Investigation
was resumed to-day, and the Pacific
Mail end of the investigation was
taken up.
Mr.. Leeds, who was formerly the
traffic manager Of the government
roads, but is now the representative or
the merchants Of California, who form
the Merchants Traffic Association Of
California, which proposes to put line
of steamers In opposition 70 the Pacific
Mail Company, testified that there had
been a compact between the trans
continental roads and the Pacific Mail
Steamship Company.
The railroads paid the Pacific Mail
subsidy and reserved the right to say
what classes Of freights the steamships
should carry aud also fixed the rates
90 be charged. The management Of
the Pacific Mail was absolutely in the
hands OF the Continental association so
far as rates and business was con-
cerned
His recollection was that the only
right the steamship company reserved
was that IL should do all business d.
rectly with the public after rates were
fixed. The effect of the agreement
was also TO keep up the freight rates
on slow going merchandise around Cape
Horu by clipper ships.
Ii was TO some extent true that mer-
chants TO the interior were compelled TO
see their freight 90 clear through TO the
coast from the East, paying the through
rate and then 20 have IL ship
ped back TO them at a high local rate
Instead OF having the freight delivered
on the through trip.
Witness did not think the Panama
railroad ought to be made free to all
and all agreements stopped. he would
not recommend to his company to go
into the scheme st all without the Pan
anna railroad agreement.
The object of the trans-COntinental
Association had been TO destroy compe-
tition between the seabOards, in order
that the railroads might charge
higher rates. In pursuance Of
this policy the Association
paid the Pacific Mail Company
SIS, COO a month in consideration of the
steamship allowing the railroad COM
pauy 20 fix freightrates, and the Pacific
Mail paid the PaLama railroad SIS, 600
a month for exclusive transportation
rights over the railroad.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-24
Tho Reading Pnr Cnrn Out.

PHILADELPHIA, PA, February 23.-Re-
ceiver Mcleod, when he was seen regard
ing the resignation Of President Parsons,
of the New York ana New England, said :
II am not IN a position TO discuss the
matter at this time"
In response to the inquiry whether he or
any one representing the Reading would
succeed Nr. Parsons, Mr.. Mcleod smiled
Significantly and said: THAT IS a question
l cannot answer just at this moment but
may later on"
Immediately after the announcement of
Mr.. Parsons resignation c meeting OF the
Reading receivers was hastily called. The
Readings pay cars were started out soon
before noon, and funds are being disbursed
all along the lire. There were no develop
meuts to-day in the affairs Of the company.
Mr.. Mcleod said 1t would be several days
before Gnv plan could be devised.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-24
Ohio Legislature Affairs

Specfdt ItIfCTliHl 10 me hfatstsF.
COLUMBUS, o., February 23.-The morn
ine session in the House was most exciting
destinations were made that the McGrew
bill, repeating the CARRIER fee and salary
law. passed yesterday, was passed through
corruption money raised by county officers.
Doty offered a resolution TO appoint nom
partisan committee 10 investigate, and q
fierce debate ran for nearly four hours,
during which Doty and LarsOarger nearly
came TO blows and had TO be separated
Doty's resolution finally prevailed.
The bill 10 recompense eX-Secretary OF
State Poorman TO the extent OF 81, 900 as
State election supervisor, passed the Sen
ate. Nichols, of Belmont, az once intro
ducee bill TO repeal the law under which
the extra compensation is granted and
asked that the rules be suspended and IL be
read a second time but this failed.
Senator Nichols bill taxing the fran
chises of street railways, telephons, tele-
graphs and express companies, most i'm
portaut measure, passed the Senate to-day.
Representative Taylor, OF Guernsey,
off cred a resolution that az four o'clock,
when Governor Mckinley would reach his
office, the House should adiourn in body
TO his Office and extend their sympathy
and condoleuce in his financial trouble.
Representative Graflin and others
thought the Governor had not advertised
himself as e bankrupt and this action
would be in bad taste, whereupon the
resolution was Withdrawn.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-24
PLEASED WITH THE CABINET.
Senators and Representatives Admire Mr..
Glove and'4 Good Judgment.
gDsci1l grleer0f. 70 fh< Rs0fsrsr

Glove and'S Good Judgment.
Special 1ele0rGm 70 the Register.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., February "a
There was no criticism OF Mr.. Cleve-
lands Cabinet among members and SEN
ators about the Capitol to-day. Those
who growled few days ago were either
serenely silent or frankly praiseful OF
the Cabinet as a whole. They admitted
that eight stronger, abler and more rep
resentative men could not easily be got
together, and candidly q, knowledged
the corn that the talk OF Muswumpery
heard when Gresham was appointed was
very foolish and baSeless. Democratic
mem bers OF the House were especially
pleased at the selection Of Mr.. Herbert,
OF Alabama, for Secretary Of the Navy,
and when that gentleman appeared on
the floor this morning he was applauded
and congratulated with such warmth
that be almost broke down with emo
tion.
Speaking OF Mr.. Herbert's selection,
Representative Wilson said to-day;
"Mr. Cleveland's Cabinet as q whole
is an excellent one, and l am particu-
larly gratitied at the last appointment
that of Col. Herbert. I have served In
the House ten years with him and re-
gard him as particularly we'll equipped
for the Office and as in every respect
man Of character and capacity"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-24
SUES TIE oHIo RIvEk Il. R
Editor Moore Had TO Walk Sc Miles ana
Wants TO be Paid for Ii.
Splci1l 7eieorann 10 ths Reglsisr.

lSpecidk Tele0rGm 10 TIE ReoiSlsr.
PARKERsBURG, W. VA, February
23.-Tne case Of A. B. Moore, editor OF
the Wetzel Republican, against the
Ohio River railroad for $4,000, is now
on trial in the Circuit Court. Moore
alleges that some time before ne began
the publication Of the Republican, he
had been in the employ OF Editor Dud-
ley of the Huntington Times. and that
Editor Dudley in part payment for ms
services, got a one thousand mile Ohio
River railroad book in Mr. Moore's
name and that he had used the book
while travelling on several trips. While
en- route to New Martinsyille one day he
alleges that the conductor took up the
book and then put him of the train.
Moore, having no money, was compelled
to walk from WaverlY TO New Martins
Vile, thlrty-six miles. He now wants
$1,000 damages. Caldwell & Miller
and McIntire for Moore, and Archer q
Leonard for the railroad.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-24
Police ON Guard.

CHICAGO, February 2S.-Police In uni
form this morning were detailed along the
tracks of the Western Indiana railroad
from Polk street to Thirty-hrst street but
there were no signs of trouble. The strik-
ers showed no disposition toward interfer-
ing with the properly OF the company. The
strike involves the switch tenders, tower
men and crossing men and more or less en-
harnesses the Santa Fe, the Chicago and
Grand Trunk. the Chicago and Erie, the
Chicago and Eastern Illinois, and the Mo
non. ali Of which enter the city over tho
Western Indiana tracks. Nothing occur
red here during the morning TO Indicate
spread of the trouble.
Superintendents and other high salaried
officials turned the switch levers to-day for
the Western Indiana, but al incoming
trains were delayed President Thomas,
il is said, was about 10 grant his men an
increrse, but now, owing 10 their summary
action, will not do so.
The General Managers OF the roads
centering here met to-day to discuss the
probable situation. 1t was the sense Of
the meeting that any reasonable de-
mands by the men would be given care
ful attention, but no terms would be
made with the men who presented
demands and refused to allow time Tor
their consideration. Both the officials
and the switchmen on the Atchison and
Santa Fe declare that there Is no prob
ability Of q strike on that system.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-24
welsh Mn. outclassed.

BUFFALO, n. Y, February 23.-Billy
Welsh. of this city, and A. . Brien. Of
philadelphia, lightweights, met in the
arena OF the Buffalo Athletic club tonight
for q purse of s., 900 and side stake of a like
amount. Both men had been trained hard
for the event and entered the ring IN per-
feet condition. O'Brien was the favorite
in the betting aud was literally backed by
the delegation Of Philadelphia sports.
O,Brien won in the tenth round by a
knock ont blow. The fighting was fast and
interesting throughout Welsh surprised
the crowd by his clever work, but was
clearly outclassed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-24

The BorlnG sea coptrovsrsy on in Paris

The Boring sea Controversy on In Paris,
PARIS, February 29.-The Commis-
sion OF Arbitration on The Bering sea
controversy between the United states
aud Great Britain met to-day in the for-
elgn office 10 open formally the proceeds
ings. There were present Justice Her-
Ian, OF the United STATES Supreme Court
American arbitrator; Lord Hannen,
British arbitrator; Marquis Viscontl
Venosta. Italian arbitrator; Baron Az
fonse dc Courcel. French aroitratorf
C. II. Tupper, Canadian Minister %
Marine and Fisheries. here as British
agent; J. T. Williamt, counsel for the
United States; Sir Richard Webster ana
Sir Charles Russell, counsel for Great
Britain. Judge Graham, Of the Christi
ana Supreme Court, the Swedish arbit
traitor, will not come 10 Paris until tho
next meeting. Baron De Courcel was
elected TO preside. Tho proceedings.
which lasted but half an hour Ve11
purely formal, and the commissior a4 {.
iourned until March %. Nj dc va IL
expected TO preside at the first meet4 t4r
OF the whole commission. The aroit<.
tors and their counsel attended tii
evening ball given d tac!r honor "
the Elysee.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-24
Ro.h sI,les Obstinate.

LoxDoy, February 23-The operative
cotton spinners to-day met the master spin.
ners 70 hear the explanation OF the masters
in regard to the proposed reduction OF 3
per cent. in wages and wny the masters In
sisted on the reduction. After listening 70
the mCstersi reasons. tho COMMITTEES or
operatir IS absolutely refused even 20 SUBJ
nit the terms % the general body OF opera-
tives now on strike against the reductlons
aud adjourned without date. This puts an
end for the present 20 all hope OF terminat-
ing the strike. as the masters profess 70 20
as obstinate as the men.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-24
nlr Hnlman,s Kesolntion.

WASHINGTON, d. c., February 23:-In
the House to-day Mr.. Holman, of Indiana,
offered for refernece to the Committee on
Rules the following reso luton:
That Immediately after the adoption OF
this rule the House snail proceed to the
consideration of the Senate amendments 10
the sundIy civil appropriation Dill anc at
the conclusion of debate or four hours
shall vote on the question of concurring or
non.coucurring in Senate amendment 30
(the Sherman bond amendment), and I'M
mediately after shall proceed TO vote on
non-concurring in gross on remaining Sen
teamsn dments.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-24

OTTUMwk. "a. February 23.-The IRE
wpich burned AdOlph Neise's house, wife
and infant proves, on evidence devoloped
before the corCner's jury to-day, 70 have
been an Infamous crime. The Jury ordef-
ed the arrest OF Doth Seise and his Hife'/
sister, Hattie Fauts. The pair are now IN
iail. The childrcn's story Is 20 the tI4t
that their mother was lying on heg face ~
the foot OF bed with her sku1s Crushed
wren the FIRE was discovered, THAI the
floor was sprinkled with what looked l<4
water. supposed 70 be kerosene, and NAT
the father covered their faces Up ~ t1eI'
could not see the flames. Mrs Ne|se'&
life was insured for I've thousand dollars
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-24
1b.v would Not lave Been MoIe.red.

NIAGARA FALLS, ONT, February %.
There Is no truth in the report that
the Chief Of the Ontario Police has re-
ceived Instructions TO arrest or in aEy
way interfere with the Mitchell-Cor-
bett party when they come here 70 sign
articles for their fight.
The town council at meeting last
Monday night unanimously decided not
10 interfere with the fighters on their
arrival, and the Mayor says he will not
rebel against the action taken by the
local authorities.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-24
- senate I'D 81 wors.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., February %. Good
progress was made in the Senate to-day in
dlsposing OF the absolutely necessary work
Of Congress Within lees than an hour,
two Of the general appropriation bills
the diplomatic and consular and the mill
tary academy-were read, considered, ana
passed. And then the legislative, execu-
tive and judicial Appropriation bill (Which
aDprOpr.ates about So. .0o0, ,O0Jl was taken
up and considered up till the time of ad-
icurnmenL all the amendments that were
reported from the committee having been
agreed 20. except as 20 4 few reserved for
discussion and action tomorrow.