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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-03-11
Sam Cook withdraws.

MEXICO, No, March 5.-Hon- Sam
Cook of the Democratic State c3mmit-
tee, is out in statement in which he
announces that he has withd: avn
from the congressional race.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-03-11
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The morning times., 1896-02-02
BOURBON WHISKY.
Less Than Eighty Million Gallons In
stock.

Louisville Courier-Jourmal.
The aspect OF the fine whisky market is
by no means CHEEKY. in spite OF the fact
that stocks are being gradually reduced
by the consumptive demand In the Courier
Journal recently there were published
some statistics which indicated relief in
prevailing conditions. but nevertheless,
there remains the ugly fact that con-
sumption appears to have decreased ana
overproduction continues.
June l there were in bond nearly 90
oOO. 600 gallons of Bourbon whisky. and
October / there were a little over .OOO.UOo
gallons in the hands OF wholesalers. The
amount in bond has not been greatly
lessened. and 1t is fair TO say that the entire
stocks are between {. .000. 900 and so. .OOO.-
600 gallons. The Withdrawals during
October were 1,200.651 gallons. and the
distillcry production $1,000 gallons The
most conservative estimates are that the
production for the current year VIII De
from $4,000. 900 TO 25,o00 900 gallons.
The withdrawals indicate consumption OF
about $1,000, 900 gallons per annum. so
that the end of the fiscal year will prob
ably find us with larger stocks than ever.
That prices should be cut and dcmorali-
zation prevail are not surprising under the
circumstances. As the demand for Bour-
bon has lessened that for spirits has in-
creased. and while the jobbers are busy
lUt dEt tiN NAe.haS - eAN
depreciation in prices that results. Here
tofore the holder of Bourbon whisky could
always make himself easy with the reflec-
tion that every year added enough to the
value of his liquor 10 pay the carrying
cost. Ii is not so when the demand Is
lessening and the consumption OF blends
and .'auick-aging'' goods is increasing
The distil,ers lay the blame ON the in
creased tax, which most of them thought
such a good thing two years ago, and are
discussing plans 10 bring about Ieeisia-
tion which will relieve them OF the siiua-
tion. 1t is questionable that Congress VIII
listen To any more amendments in the laws.
and the evils SO complained OF will have
to be left tu cure themselves Manufac-
turers are unwilling To cease pr"ducton'
which they argue would only go to IN
| crease the value of The stocks they have
already sold. The jnbbers woIld like moth
| ing SD well as a general shutdown, hut all
efforts tn secure one have been unsut cess
| full. In the meantime the spirit distilleries
ought to be making money.
The morning times., 1896-02-02
PEOPLE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Editor Grady Presented Incontestable
Proof of the Fact.
Aflaufa Con-t II utiou.

was readirG Wallace Reeds pleasant
"reminiscences of Henry Grady IN last
Sundays paper, and it carried me back
nthe har,idays, when Henry was struggling
against fate to make his paper success.
The merchants had not then learned the
value Of advertising, and Henry pleaded
in vain for more liberal patronage. a
leading merchant who claimed TO be his
friend stubborniy declined 10 give him
big ''ad" and said il would be money
thrown away. for nobody read them
Don't read themr' exclaimed Henry,
don't read themi Well i Will show you"
Next mornings paper contained short
editorial on cats, and told how cat fur
had recently cnme into great demand in
fashionable circles in New York, and how
The long coarse hairs were eliminated
and the real fur was made into tippets and
muifs. and every fashionable lady wore n
feline. etc Not far off in another column
was a displayed advertisement that said;
.wanted-1.O 900 cats, for which 90
cents each will be paid"
The merchants name was signed To II.
By noon the cats began TO roll in. Small
boys. white and black, brought them in
bas kets and bags. For "a while the merchant
snl1Neu Johtf pNb sum ece nv nm
went away to dinner.
By the time he returned the boys and
darkies from the suburbs were coming in,
and the sidewalk was blockaded. Henry
had laughed until he was exhausted, and
sat on the window sill across the street,
threatened. he said, with a cataleptic fit.
Neighburing merchants and their clerks
gathered around and laughed and shouted
and cried a every new arrival of cats. As
fast as the merchant drove off one crowd
another filled their places. He armed him
self with a big stick. but at last he closed
his doors in sheer despair. and night re-
Heved him from the pressure.
But the next morning the catastrophe was
worse. The catalogue was not ended, for
the country people had heard the news and
brought cats IN un their wagons and under
their buggy seats. and tied up in cotton has
kets like chickens. Henry took his stand
near by, and leanei Eainst a teleEra pn pole
for support. he and tire folks who loved
fun were all there. and. wHne 70 was run 10
the boys and death 20 the frogs. a. wassGch
a rare and rdcy joke that the merchant
could not get mad and finally surrendered.
He made an appropriate little speech to
the crowd and toll Henry that II he would
promise never to do ~ any more he wouli
give him the biggest "ad." he had ever
had in his paper. Henry promised, and the
'ad." was given.
The morning times., 1896-02-02
WILLIAM HAS NO SYMPATHY
Has Refused to Condole With Vic
toria or Princess Beatrice.
aliia nee ana he Princes Death Not
Matter for Him TO Notice

London, Feb. 1.-The only foreign royalty
who is expected to attend the funeral OF
Prince Henry OF Battenburg is the Grand
Duke of Hesse.
The personal silence Of Emperor William
in the matter of a message Of coincidence
isafflicting thequeen and Princess Beatrice,
and it is declared has widened the family
breach
The emperor is, however, only consistent
with the attitCcr he has maintained ever
sincePrince HenIymarriedPrincess Beatrice.
Hebolds that themarriage wasa mesaliiance
for the princess, and absolutely refused to
have anything To do with the prince.
He holds the same opinion regarding tue
marriage of the Duke of Fife to Princess
Louise Victoria, daughter of the Prince OF
Wales, and the Marquis of LOrne, whowedded
Princess Louise, fourth daughter OF the
queen.
Beyond receiving Sir Frank Laseelles.
the British ambassador to Germany, who
formally announced to him the death of
Prince Henry, the emperor has paid not the
slightest attention to the matter. His
mother. Empress Frederick, has sent to her
sister. Princess Beatrice, a letter expressing
herheartfelt sympathy in her bereavement
During their stay on the Riviera, WHITTIER
they will proceed in about six or eight
weeks, the queen and Princess Bratrioe
will keep in the strictest seclusion.
The morning times., 1896-02-02
HELD UP FOR A DRINK.
Robert Oliver Dema nded a Dime al
the Point of n Pistol.

Robert Oliver Demanded a Dime at
the Point of Pistol.
Robert Oliver, colored, held up Buck
Owens. and demanded the price of drink
at the point of pistol in Emerick's alley
last night.
His attempt at highway robbery was
foiled by Policeman ID. Sullivan, who ar
rested Oliver on the charge of carrying con-
ccaled weapons.
The alley is q dark one after nigbtfali.
Ii opens on the north side of Pennsylvania
avenue between Four-and-a a-half and Sixth
streets. Foul crimes could be committed
in the shadows there. within sound of the
wagon washer employed at one OF the
stables at the rear of the alley. He is
known as a sober, reliable fellow, and not
given to the telling of fairy tales. He
had finished his task for the day, and was
paid off.
Oliver is a driver and he and Owens
have known each other for long time.
Oliver had squandered his substance. and
bills and tinkling silver into his pockets.
"Give me a diner said Oliver.
81 have board bill to pay, and need all
the money have tonight" said Owens
Oliver insisted on having the price OF
drink, but Owens refused, saying that the
loan would be just the same as gift. Owens
started down the alley, homeward bound.
Oliver followed, and ten yards from the
opening of the alley, he placed himself in
front OF Owens, and levcling heavy re-
volver at him said:
II guess you'n let me have that loan.'
Oliver seemed determined to force a
Policeman Sullivan passed that way. Oliver
saw him and tried TO run away. Sullivan
grappled with him, and wrenched the
weapon from his hands.
Owens was badly frightened. and ran
off Oliver was locked up at police station
No. g,
The morning times., 1896-02-02
OPEN TO FOREIGN TRADE
Formosa So Proclaimed by Japan
to the Treaty Powers.
CoIlsula Agencies at the Several
Ports of the IsIa nd.

The eJapaneseminister yesterday communi-
Gated to the Secretary OF State the following
official cahlegram which had Just been
received from the imperial government at
Toxic and which is intended as the formal
decara ton on the part OF Japan TO the
treaty powers of the accession of Formosa
and the opening of the island to foreign
commerce.
Order and tranquility having been estab-
lished in FormUsa, the japanese government
grants the following privileges and facilities
tuthe subjects, citizens ana vessels of treaty
First-The subjects and ciiZens OF powers
having commercial treaucs with Japan may
reside and trade at Fornusa, al Tamsui,
Keeiung, Anping, Taiwanfu and Takao aud
thevrsselS OF such powers ma V visit ana carry
cargo to and from the ports and harbors
of Tamsui, keelung, Anpins and TakaO-
notwithstanding the exceptional
condition of affairs in Formosa. the treaties
of commerce and navigation and the tariffs
and arrangements existing and now in
force between Japan and the other powers
are, so far as they are applicable. extended
10 the subjects citizens and vessels OF such
powers being in or re>oTting to FOrInos.i.
IT being at the same time understood that
all persons availing themselves OF the above
enumerated privileges and facilities shall
obey all DEGREES and regulations which may
at any time be in force in Formosa.'
This notice, which is practically an
imperial proclamation, makes the newly
The morning times., 1896-02-02
CONSUL FOX CAPE TOWN
In View of Transvaa! Complications
One Will Be Appointed.
Secretary Olney Reticent on the Sub
ject of His Alleged Cablegrnm
in the Case OF Ha mmond.

In view of the complications in the Trans
vaal, arising out of the arrest of American
citizens there, the President VIII soon
appoint a consul at Cape Town 10 fill the
vacancy there which has existed since MIR.
Charles H. Benedict died some months ago.
The present vice consul and acting consul,
MIR. Clifford Ii. knight, is an Englishman
born in the colony.
President Cleveland and Secretary Olney
have the matter of the appointment of a
consul under consideration and may be ex-
pected to decide very soon. The salary
of the position was increased by the last
Congress from ST 800 to $1,000.
Secretary Olney declined To say anything
Yesterday about the news from Johannes
burg that he had cabled a declaration
to the effect that the United States would
act independently OF England in seeking a
settlement in the cases OF Hammond and the
other Americans arrested
Whether or not Mr.. Olney has sent such
a dispatch. he will undoubtedly adhere To
that position, which has been the consistent
policy OF the adniinisi ration. Secretary
Olney also declined To be seen with refer
encc 10 the statement that Vice Consul
Knight, OF Cape Town, had threatened 10
suspend Mr.. Manion, our consular agent AT
johannesburg, for communicating directly
with Secretary olney, instead OF through
Mr.. Knight, his immediate superior.
As Il matter OF fact Mr. Manion did
violate a consular regulation in cabling
directly TO Secretary Olney, but he had
the excuse that Mr.. Olney, who has httIe
regard for red tape, sent directly cable
that did not pass through Nj. Knight S
hands.
Mr.. Manion is a native OF New York.
though he was appointed a consular agent
as a resident OF South Africa.
The morning times., 1896-02-02

Cuba. There was a holiday scene along the
Prado. Several military hands aCcOmpan MED
the volunteers To the trains.
The equipment includes Mauser rifles
niachetes, abundant ammunition and
complete campaign outfit, including
blankets. bav.rsack, canteen, tin cup, plate
ami an extra pair of shoes. As the men
are to be posted on the line which the
rebels must cross TO get eastward thcy
are likely to see active service soon
BURNED THE STATION.
The railway station at Balnoa- on the
Havana and MatanZas line, was burned by
the Insurgents last night. From Santiago
de Cuba Col. Sandoval sends details OF a
weeks operations around FL Cobre and
Port Aserradero.
Puerto Rico advices say that an editor.
Senior Schonfernandez. of Ell Buscaple, WAS
arrested for political reasons.
Santiago de Cuba. Cuba. Feb. l.-AChilian
priest. who arrived at FL Cohre some time
ago, is imprisoned in Moro Castle. where
the Americans. SAM and Frank a Sramonie,
have also been confined since April last.
with no present prospects Of release.
The morning times., 1896-02-02
GROCERS HAD 1T OUT.
Fought Because One Enficed the
Others Customer Away.

Fought Because One Enficed the
Other's Customer Away
Joseph Il. Robinson and Joseph A. Gam
hIe are proprietors OF rival corner grocery
stores.
Several days ago Mr. Gamble succeeded
in cnticing one of Mr.. Robinson's customers
into his store and selling him bill OF
goods"
Yesterday Mr.. Gamble and Mr.. Robinson
met at the corner Of Ninth street ana Lou
isiaua avenue. First they exchanged glances
uf contempt, then they exchanged words
uf ahuse. lastly they exchanged blows ana
as Mr.. Robinson hit the harder ana sue
cceded in landing on ms rivals eye me
latter had him arrested. OFFICER HerhGon
took Mr.. Robinson 10 the First precinct
station. where he deposited $50 collateral.
Their troubles will be settled i'll the police
court tomorrow morning.
The morning times., 1896-02-02
HIRED 4 MAN TO HoOf.
san FranciscO's Young sport Insisted
That He Should Earn His Money
san Francisco Post.

san Francisco Post.
A well-dressed young man, decided'y
under the influence of liquor, rushed eN-
citedly into one of the shady places on tie
cocktail route last night. At ms heels
followed another young fellow, VINO pore
all outward resemblance TO hired mourner
at funeral.
.Giye me some red liquor. barkeep,
ordered the exuberant Individual in hoarse
whisper. as he dragged two or three 2c
auaintances to the bar. while the melan-
choly man stood respectfully behind him.
This is my birthday. and I've been
whooping 1t up till I've lost my voice.
Holler. willam!'' 20
"whoop-ecy' yelled the mourner, with
out a change of countefance.
What are you going TO have, ooys! its
my birthday. william. holler again..
"whoop-pee! wonghr' shouted Will
lam.
..Gimme a little whisky You can't have
anything, William. or you'll lose your voice
and your job. I'd have to'hire another man
to holler. Whoop it up again. want you
to earn your salary.'I
"Ow, Wow! whoo-peei''! howled Will
lam. and then his face closed, and he stood
respectfully awaiting further orders.
Drink hearty, boys. A fellow don't
have birthday but once a year wins
pered the celebrant. And here am at :
O'Clock drunk. and can't holler. Whoop
'em, William!"
Wheel Wow! whoop-peer' roared he.
That's good. Come on, William, let's
move along. We've got to ge tin lot or
whooping yet. Don't you let that voice or
yours get husky, or you'll lose your JOB.
II you commence feeling raspy around the
neck take little lemon juice and gum.
Holler again. William.'
Vow, wow! whoop-pee! Wowh.'
Great work, William. Come on ana
the young man and his hired howler disap-
peared.
The morning times., 1896-02-02
THE BOERS.
Their Character and Habits, by One
who Knows.
New York sun.

New York sun.
The Beers are descended from the orig
inal settlers at the Cape of Good Hope.
Their remote forefathers were Dutchmc1.
The Boer is essentially farmer, and is
conservative and strongly tenacious of
old ideas and old ways. His occupation is
largely confined to his farm, his flccks of
sheep, his herds of cattle, his horse, ana
his gun. He takes little or no interest
in the rich gold fields which surround him,
but leaves them to the English Immigrant
The Beers are deeply religious people,
and profess those tenets of rigid Calvinism
settlers of New York. The Dutch Bible
which formed the religion of the old Dutch
takes the place nr honor IN evr'v Beer
household, and the father OF the family
makes il his daily practice to read page
or two from the sacred book to his family
and dependents every morning. They
belong to the old patriarchal school that
draws much of its conceptions of life from
the study of the Bible.
The form of domestic government is
patriarchaI, the father holding almost alb
solute sway over his children, and regard
ing his sons.in-Iaw and daughters-in-lawa as
additions to the family. Very often three
generations will be found living under the
same roof and working on the same farm.
They are deeply pious after their lights,
sober and Industrious, and even Peaceful
when they are let alone.
They are almost incredibly ignorant.
For although the majority of them have
learned to read and write, the three Rs"
are the limit OF their educa tion. Outside
the government circles there prevails the
most absolute Indifference as to what
the rest OF the world may be thinking or
doing.
The true Boer does not like city life, and
the speculation and the business of the mart
are abhorrent TO him.
The morning times., 1896-02-02
SPA|N'S ARMY LEVtLED
Nineteen Companies Of Soldiers
Leave Havana.
FEELING THEIR DIRE NEED
Threatened Battle with Gomez Leads
10 n Strengt hening of the Line He
tween Havana ana Bata bano-keb-
els Destroy Hallway station at
BminOa-Surpri>ed at Senate Action.
Especial 10 The Times J


Copyright by james Gordon Bennett
Havana, Cuba, Feb. Nineteen hundred
men of the Havana volunteer forces left the
city by trains this afternoon to strengthen
the military line from Havana To Batabano.
They will cooperate with the regulars in
defending the forts built along the line
of railroad
Each OF the nineteen Havana volunteer
battalions is composed OF 100 men, ten
being selected in each company by lot,
and the remainder continuing to do guard
duty in and around Havana, as heretofore.
The volunteer force selected for field duty
went out under the command Of Colonel
Manuel Delval.
TROOPS IN GOOD SPIRITS.
The troops were in good spirits and with
new equipments, were inspected ON the
Prado. Thousands OF friends and relatives
greeted them wished them good luck, and
waved their handkerChiefs as they marched
off
Acting Vice Governor General Suarez
Valdez received the volunteers as they enter
ed the station OF the United Railways Of
The morning times., 1896-02-02
Pnhlic WANTS no Navy.

Berlin, Feb. 1.-The public are clearly
Indifferent TO the matter of constructing
new war ships as evidenced by the fact
that the move in favor OF calling Tor
large public subscriptions for the purpose
of building cruisers has collapsed, the
total sum collected in a week having been
insufficient to pay the expenses of the
required agitation.
The morning times., 1896-02-02

Detroit Tribune

acquired island as free 10 foreign trade
as any portion OF Japan now Is. The flnai
provision is similar TO the saving clauses
usually interested in such DEGREES. anu Is
chiefly significant in that under 1t no
extra territorial Jurisdiction is contemplated
The United States Will probably establish
consular agencies at the new open ports
provision having already been made FOR an
a gent al TaEao.
The morning times., 1896-02-02
Refused a BarOny

Berlin. Feb. 1.-The emperor has again
Offered to confer upon DIR. Miguel, Prussian
minister of finance, a hereditary barony,
but the doctor has declined the dignity upon
the ground that he is not sufficiently
wealthy to support the dignity and title
1ftcr he shall cease TO be in office.
The morning times., 1896-02-02
QUEENS SPEECH BANQUET.
Salisbury and Balfour Have Both Put
Out Invitations.

London. Feb. Lord Salisbury and
Mr.. A. J. Balfour have issued the usual
invitations TO their chief supporters in
the government, in both house of Parlia-
ment TO attend the queens speech banquet
on February 10 next.
Lord Salisbury's dinner will he given on
Arlington street and Mr.. Balfour's at No.
10 Downing street.
II is doubtful whether Lord Rosebury will
be a ble to give a dinner party TO tOexininisters
Oh that evening at Berkley Square. as his
house is still in the hands of workinen.
The morning times., 1896-02-02
S.,,ona, Liberal Club Growing.

London, Feb. 1.-Under the promptings
of ex-Prime Minister Rosebery and Lora
Darlington, who was Lord Chamberlain in
Lord Rosebery's administration, all the
liberal peers are joining the National Liberal
Club. This will give the prevailing demo-
cracy there a leaven of aristocracy The
latest peers proposed for membership are
the Marquis OF Breadalbane, the Earl OF
Granville, Lord Hobhouse, Lord Hawkes.
bury, and Lord Rendle.
The morning times., 1896-02-02
Turkey'sProposedL Loan.

London. Feb. 1T is reported at the
stock exchange here and ON the various
European houses that Turkey has proposed
to float loan of 1000, 900 to guarantee
payment of Russian claims. Overtures, IL
is said. have been made to London and
Paris houses to take the loan, but they
have been without result.
The morning times., 1896-02-02
China',E Enormous Loa

London Feb. The regulations between
China and the HongkOng and Shanghai bank
and the Deutche Bank areapproaching COM
plctIon China has asked for the loan or
GIG. .OOO.C coo. The syndicate proposes TO
first issue fS ,OOo, 900 at 50. The loan will
be at five per cent
The morning times., 1896-02-02
Mr.. J,cksou Presented.

Berlin. Feb. l.-At the grand cosrt re-
ccption held at the palace ON "Wednesday
Mrs. J. B. Jackson, as the wife o1 the acting
charge. d'affaires of the United States
embassy was presented 10 the empress The
presentation was made through the Countess
Won Brockdorff, grand mistress or the
court other ma jesty, the empress ana queen.
Mrs jackson was the only American lady
presented at the function.
The morning times., 1896-02-02
To Repumte Emigration.

London Feb. 1.-The colonial council
are discussing a new emigration law which
proposes that all emigration from Ger
many shall be state directed. The aim OF
the bill is to regulate emigration SO that
the main stream thereof shall be guided
to the German colonies instead or foreign
countries.
The morning times., 1896-02-02
WITH HONOR DUE A GENERAL.
Sixteen staff Officers Attended Am
bassador Runyon's Funeral.

Berlin. Feb. 1.-The emperor paid
special honor to the late Ambassador Run
yon by sending sixteen Officers. drawn from
each regiment of the guards now in Berlin
to the memorial service held in St Georges
Episcopal Church, all OF whom were attired
in parade uniform.
This distinction corresponds with the
usage in Germany at the obSequies or
brigadier generals, who have served in
actual war
Mrs. Runyon is rapidly recovering from
the shock caused by her husbands sudden
death. and it is the intention Of the
members of her family TO give her a
change of scene. With this object she will
shortly go to Dresden and Weisbaden.
The morning times., 1896-02-02
nr S,nacEer Has Resigned

Berlin, Feb. 1.-Dr. Stoeckcr, formerly
court chaplain, has resigned his member
ship in the Conservative party owing to
the opposition caused by his refusal to
declare himself against the Christian
Socialist movement.
The morning times., 1896-02-02
nethelLiterary society.

The Bethel Literary and Historical As
sociation will listen to q. paper on Tues
day evening by Mr.. Lewis II. Douglas on
the topic, "Have We Cause?'' Mr. JO-
seph II. Douglas will render selections
upon the violin. The son and grandson
of Frederick Douglas will thus furnish
this weeks program.
The morning times., 1896-02-02
Possibly One of the Gang.

Robert johnson, colored, was arrested
yesterda morning and sent to No. station
where he is being held for the detective
office. johnson is suspected of being impli-
Gated in some of the recent robberies.