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The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-09-16
ESQ Of BisuIphrde OF Carbon.

1t Is becoming quite common 10 use
bisulphide of carbon for the protection
of all grains which are liable to attack:
from weevil in storage. Many seeds.
men, too. use it in order to proteci
their stock of seeds from the work O,
insects, after it has been stored TO,
sale. 1t becomes an important Ques.
ton, therefore, to know what effect, i
any, carbon bisulphide has ON the ger.
minating powers Of the grain. and te
ascertain this the division of botany o.
the department of agriculture has made
a large number of experiments with
thirty-three different varieties of grair
and vegetables, five of cotton, two O
peas, three of Indian corn, two of rice
two of common garden beans, two O..
Kaffir corn, two Of barley, two o.
wheat and one of oats. The genera
conclusion from the experiments wa:
that there was an appreciable differenc,
in the vitality of wheat. corn, barle!
or rye, between seed that had beer
treated and that which was untreated
when the seed was treated in bulk fol
twenty-fOur hours at the rate of one
pound of the chemical to 100 bushel,
of the grain. Generally, the seeds Of
cotton, peas, beans, buckwheat oat:
and the cabbage family and COW pea,
will endure very severe treatment with
the fumes of carbon bisulphide withou
injury to their termination to any ap
probable extent. On the other hand
corn, wheat, rye and other crops be
longing to the grass family, excep
Kaf1ir corn and oats, should be treated
with caution, as serious deterioration
in vitality is likely to result from ex
cessive exposure to the gas.
Air Fertility.-A writer says: II w
consider the inconceivable amount ane
variety of impurities which are con,
tinually arising from the surface Of
the earth in the form of gases, created
by the decomposition of animal ane
vegetable matter, We can easily under,
stand that the air must be heavily
charged with them. They would in.
Iced very soon suffice for the destruc.
ion of animal life, but for the provision
Tor their withdrawal from the atmos.
ohere and restoration to the soil by the
falling rain. The air is pure and swee,
lfter a shower, because the rain has alb.
;orbed and carried OF the offensive
natter with which it was charged, anc
he rain water is nauseous and unfit fol
lnimal consumption, because it con-
aims these impurities. But it filters
through the soil and emerges as s
pring of crystal purity, having de.
,osited in the soil all the fert:lizing in.
,redients it contained, Just where they
we're within reach Of the hungry plants |
which feed upon them. 1t would b
lard to find in the whole system O;
wonderful works a more beau.
Iful or perfect illustration than is here
6orded of the simple and quiet man.
er in which the most important re-
ults are attained, and the economy
hitch forbids the loss of waste of the
mallest particle Of the material with
Thich her stOre-house is filed.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-09-16

Mrs. Wlnslow's Soothing syrup
For children teethins softens the gums reduces inham
Ation allayS pain, wind cole. bottle
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-09-16
To euro Combination

A reformer is always ready to listen
to reason if there is anv money in it,
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-09-16

Meat should not he used offence than
once a day in warm weather, and when
used it should be of the best and most
kind and we'll cooked.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-09-16

Special Purpose Cow.-Where a gen.
eral purpose cow now yields a profit it
may be safely said that a special pur-
pose one would do still better, If the
breed best adapted to the existing cir
cumstances was selected. It is not al
ways wise maxim to "let well enough
alone" There is no such thing rs
well enough."-Ex.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-09-16

IAere is noqrarrei quite so fierce as
that between a farmer and his renter.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-09-16

anything, he is rot a good railroad
man.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-09-16

To euro Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic lOc or 80
II c. c. c. fail TO cure. druggists refund money
In the fashionable tho-Oughfares on
the south side of Chicago dogs have
been warned to keep off the lawns and
Paris green, strychninc and cyanide OF
Of potassium have been put out for the
consumption of predatory ours
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-09-16

Did you ever notice how kindly every
one speaks to a real worthless person?
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-09-16

Watering Cows.-In the winter water
the cows separately, and then you can
know that each one drinks literally. If
It does not, then look after it. and as
certain the reason. for if it does not
drink we'll the supply of milk will soon
bogn to fail.-Ex.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-09-16

No-To-Bac for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure makes weak
men strong, blood pure. Soc 81. All druggists
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-10
ARMY men AND
POLICE CLASH
Sensational Raid on the
Gamblers at Fort
Mcpherson.
But the Boys in Blue Now
Resent the Interference of
State Officers
Officers and Privltes Appeal 10 the
War Department for Aid in
the Fight.

ATLANTA, Ga, April 9-An interest
ing fight is on between the State and
Federal authorities over the right of the
United States army 10 gamble. AT Fort
Mcpherson barracks. where the Fifth In
fantry is stationed, the officers and privates
are permitted to gamble to their hearts
content. A few days ago CONSERVATION
struck the SWEETEST society in Atlanta
with the announcement that the police
had raided Fort Mcpherson, capturing a
large nun ber of prisoners.
The evidence led 10 a score of indict-
ments, set for trial to-day. The moment
the news of the raid got abroad the entire
United States army rallied to the support
of the accused comrades. A mum ber of
high officials here vigorously protested
through the ablest counsel obtainable.
They secured a postponement of the hear
ing to-day.
The defendants claim they are not sub
ject to arrest except by the Federal au-
thorities. The prosecution claims the
State has jurisdiction. The War Depart
ment at Washington is backing the men.
The soldiers say the honor of the army is
at stake. The army regulations do not
forbid gam bling, but it has frequently
been subject 10 orders issued by the SecIe-
tary OF War in specific cases.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-10
WHO PULLED HIS GUN FIRST e
Et1f Question in Kansas Murder TrIof
That Has aroused Intense
Public Interest

WICHITA, KAs., April 9-The prelim-
mary hearing in the case of ]. V. Cum
ningham, Deputy United States Marshal
of bilene, Texas. charged with the mur-
der of Joseph b. Mcmahon in The corridor
of the Manhattan Hotel on April 2, was
had before Justice Jones to-day in the Ap-
pellate Court room. The case was dis
cussed a good deal last evening, and il
seems to be pretty well understood that
strong effort will be made to get Cunning
ham out on bail.
The prosecution was conducted by Sam
Amidon and Mr.. Conley, while Judge
Wall and A. E. Helm of this city and K.
X. Leggett of Abilene, Texas. and Judge
Lindsey of Comanche, Texas, conducted
the defense. At O'Clock all he evidence
was in and the case will be argued to-mor-
row.
There never was such crowd at any
criminal trial in the Wichita courthouse,
the local prominence of the men having
aroused the utmost interest. Cunning
ham was surrounded by many friends,
among wnom was United States Marshal
Love of Texas. Public sentiment has
greatly changed, and people who few
days ago thought Cunningham acted
rashly now think the shooting was justifi-
able. The testimony to-day showed that
McMahon provoked Cunningham greatly,
and the question now arises as to whether
Mcmahon drew his gun first. There are
great many wealthy stockmen from Texas
and Kansas here ready 20 go on Cunning
hams bond should he be admitted to ball.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-10
CHINESE HORDES
READY TO LAND
Danger of Another Inva-
sion of Asiatic Intrud-
ers Threatened.
Little Brown Men Com ng Under
PreteXt of Going to an
Exposition.
At Least Two Thousand of Them to
Invade the Country Under
Flimsy Pretext.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 9.-Secre-
tary of the Treasury Gage received tele
gram to-oay saying that $50 Chinese emf
grants would arrive tomorrow at Portal,
n. Oak, on the Canadian line. The Col
lector of Customs for that district said the
Chinese were on the way to Nashville to
take part in the Tennessee centennial ami
would claim admission TO the United
States by authority of a joint resolution
of Congress permitting alien laborers TO
be imported in connection with foreign
exhibits. The Collector wanted to know
what he should do. The Secretary i'm
med diately held a consultation with Chief
Crowley OF the special agents division,
who has charge of the matter pertaining
to the Chinese exclusion laws.
a study of the joint resolution showed a
pretty serious state of affairs. Its pro-
visions are so broad that the country is in
danger of a Chinese invasion. To make
matters worse the Treasury Department
has received information that large num-
bers of Chinese, intended for Nashville,
expected to arrive shortly at San Fran
cisco and Seattle and the estimates given,
together with the party bound for Portal,
show no less than 1000 Chinese laborers
who claim the right to enter. 1t is feared
by the treasury officials that others will
endeavor to gain admission in the same
way, and a wholesale attempt to evade
the exclusion law will follow.
The joint resolution was adopted by
Congress nearly ayear ago. Last Dece m ber
the Treasury Department issued a circu-
lar to the customs and immigration off
GERS and special agents containing instruc-
tions about the matter and dealing with
contract laborers who would come under
1t. The resolution provides that the alien
contract-labor law and the Chinese ex-
clusion laws are not to be construed to
prevent any foreign exhibitor from bring
ing Into the country under contract such
mechanics as he may deem necessary for
making preparations for installing or con-
ducting the exhj bits. A proviso says, mo
alien shall be permitted to enter under
contract unless by express permission
granted by the Secretary OF the Treasury.
ANY such alien who remains in the coun-
try more than a year after the exposition
is to be subject to the penalties of the
alien contract laborer"
Chief Crowley will send instructions to
collectors to secure the Identification of
the Chinese in each party and not to ad
NIT any without evidence that the person
in charge has a concession for Chinese
exhibit in Nashville. The Worlds Fair
and the Cotton STATES Exhibition at At
lanta brought over large number OF
Chinese. Some never went back despite
the efforts of the Treasury Department..
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-10
SEAL c0AMISSI0RERS CONFER.
DeWsins Means to Step the 8ermg Sea
Shaughter-EngIand Is Sinking
Her Duty.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 9.-Ex-
Secretary John Foster and Charles Ham
lin, formerly Assistant Secretary of the
Treasury, the Commissioners to be ap-
pointed by President Mckinley 20 devise
means for preserving the seals, had a
conference to-day. They will begin work
by examining the long report made by
David Starr Jordan on the condition of
affairs in Bering Sea. General Foster will
remain here ana Mr.. Hamlin will come
on from Boston every month or so 10
consult with him.
Before the President went away he and
Sherman looked thoroughly into the rep
RESERVATIONS made about the wholesale
slaughter of seals and came to the con-
clusion that Great Britain was NOT doing
her part to stop the butchery. Just before
he went out of office Olney sent a note to
Pauncefote, the British ambassador, sug-
gesting that the British and United States
Governments adopt better regulations.
Sir Julian replied that the matter was in
the hands of Canada and he did not feel
justified in interfering.
1t is understood that President Nc
Kinley has already concluded what course
to pursue. Proposals will be made to
Great Britain to enter into another modus
vivendi Tor the present season, the two
Governments to negotiate in the mean
time regarding new regulations, in order
that harmonious action in preserving seal
life may be secured. Officials here expect
this proposal will be rejected. The Presi-
dent has decided. in that event, that 9
fleet of naval vessels and revenue cutters
shall be sent to Bering Sea, to show Great
Britain that this Government intends to
90 all it can to protect the seals. Thi.
fleet, if sent, will maintain the strictest
sort of patrol
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-10
DAISY LETTER A PRISONER.
Harsh Methods of Her Muiti- NJ Hiondire
Father to Prevent Her Joining
Her Sweetheart

fST SHS6tHeUFts
WASHINGTON, d. c., April 9-Daisy
Letter, daughter of Levi u. Letter, the
mului.miIlionaire who made millions in
Chicago dry goods and real estate, is
locked up III her room In the Letter man.
sion in care of maid, who is charged
with the duty of preven ting her escape TO
Join her lover, Bob Wallacb. The latter
is a handsome, manly young fellow and a
son of an ex-Mayor of Washington.
The young people fell in love when
they met at a society function. Papa
Letter OBJ cted, having other plans for
Daisy's future.
He summoned a family council, and
Daisy was put through a catechism. She
made it plain tna. bob" Wallach would
be her cavalier if she wanted him. As
argument and remonstrance availed
nothing, and the young lady continued to
receive the attentions of the youth, she
was ord cred to her room and the key was
turned against Eer.
Waliach, being a persistent lover,
planned an elopement, which was to be
made effective when the young lady
should take one of her daily walks
through the parks.
But Father Letter had hired detective
and the elopement plan was frustrated.
All else failing in his efforts to keep the
two apart Letter will now take the family
to London to attend the May drawing
room and the Queens birthday and dia-
mond jubilee. He hopes to chill the girls
affections by separation. He has also
drawn a new will, which cuts Miss Daisy
off with less than the proverbial shilling
if she marries young Wallach.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-10
CHICAGO POLITICIAN SHOT.
An Ofsnsve Partisan Decoyed to Lone
" Spot and Seriously Wounded
BY Two STRANGERS

CHICAGO. ILL. April 9.-L. G. Mata-
lene, who lives at IS North Clark street,
was shot in the left side near the heart last
night at the foot of Chicago avenue by
one OF TWO men, who, he says, decoyed
him to that lonesome spot by false in
vitation to a reception of the Delaware
Boat Club. Matalene resisted the attack,
and as his assailants were attempting to
escape fired two shots at them. One of
the men fell, and Matalens is of the opin-
ion that he was wounded.
Matalene told the police that the cause
OF the shooting was revenge for his action
in the recent political fight in the TWEEN ty-
fourth Ward. Matalene had spent much
time in furthering the interests of James
]. Gray, candidate for North Town As
SCISSOR. He also sent out 14OO circulars in
his own name requesting his friends to
vote for Gray. In these circulars no per-
sonal allasions were made to the opposi.
ton.
The night before election a letter was
received by Maialene. In this letter was
one of Gray's cards with the eyes of the
picture torn out and the face mutilated
On the reverse aide was skull and cross
bones ami the warning:
If you don't stop knocking Carpenter and
Andrews we Will get you. UNKNOWN.
This warning was made sport OF in the
clubrooms and no fear was felt for the re-
suit. Matalene continued to work for
his candidate. the opponent of Carpenter
and Andrews.
The assault that was made last night
Matalene says. shows a clearly planned
plot. Friends of the injured man
say they do not think the defeated candi-
dates had anything to do with it and put
forth the opinion that the sssailants were
persons who were thrown out of positions
by the defeat of Carpenter and Andrews,
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-10
ASKS FOR A HIGHER PRICE.
Secretary of fhe Navy Long Refers the
Armor- Plate Question Back to
coDoress

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 9.-Secre-
tary of the Navy Long has written to
Vice President Hobart and Speaker Reed
referring the question of fixing a mini
mum price to be paid for armor plate back
to Congress, and asks that q higher price
be allowed.
The letter is a sequel of the depart
ment's failure to secure BIDS in response
to the advertisement for 5000 tons of ar
NOR to be used on the Illinois, Alabama
and Wisconsin. Secretary Long says he
has been obliged to reject the proposition.
of the Illinois Steel Company and quotes
the report made by Captain Sampson,
chief of ordnance. Sampson, who made
an inspection of the plant, says the Illinois
company is unable to make the required
armor. Secretary Long includes in the
communication recon endation OF Sec
retarv Herbert that $400 be fixed as the
minimum price per ton
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-10
cHIcAGOS MISSING BAEKER.
Says Ne VIM Face the MUSIC on Monday
and Satisfactorily Explain HIS
Transactions

CHICAGO, I'LL, April 9.-President
Spalding of the Globe Savings Bank and
treasurer of the Illinois University, who
was custodian of over $500, 900 of State
University funds that have disappeared,
says that he will return on Monday.
Meantime, detectives are looking for him
with a warrant, one of a batch issued last
night for A. D. Averill and Charles z.
Churchill, Nce-president and cashier re-
spectiyely of the Globe Bank. The war
rants charge the officers OF the bank with
embezzlemept, and are sworn out by Frank
Il. Stone of the. firm of Stone & Francis,
which hrm was q depositor at the Globe,
and the charge is also made that money
was received after the officers knew the
institution was insolvent Churchill and
Averill furnished bonds to-day for their
appearance on April 10.
At the university trustees meeting on
Tuesday Spalding will be asked to give an
account OF the money. 1t is said that his
accounts have not been audited for over
two years. The university has his bond
for more than enough to cover the trust,
but there is no certainty that the bond
can be realized
Meantime the case assumes the aspect
OF chase between the university and the
Chicago Title and Trust Company for the
nrst claim on the property of Spalding.
Leman, vice-president OF the trust COM
pany, acting for the depositors of the
Globe Bank, has secured judgments
against all property under the control of
Spalding which has not been turned over
to the trust company as receivers for the
defunct bank.
Friends OF Spaldins say he is under
medical treatment in this city. On
Wednesday Francis Mckay. president Of
the board OF trustees, and Professor Shat
tuck, business agent of the board, found
Spaiding's private secretary. Pe finally
consented to take Shattpck TO see Spalding
on condition that he should not reveal
Spalding's whereabouts. Yesterday Shat
tuck reported to the board that he had
found Spalding apparently very sick,
and that his physician forebade an ex-
tended interview. Spalding briefly told
him that next week be would account sat-
isfactorily for the funds of the university.
The trustees have no means Of ascertain
ing whether Spalding has hypothecated
any of the bonds.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-10
An Interesting Controversy
Between Bunce and
Hichborn.
Structures Concerning Modern
War Vessels That Are
Resented.
Builders Declare They Know More
About Ships Than 0 ficers Who
Navigate Them.

WASHINGTON, D. c.. April "a con-
troversy has arisen between Naval Con-
structor Hichborn and Admiral Bunce
over the structures cast by the admiral
upon the vessels of his feet designed by
the Construction Bureau.
Bunce wants the superstructure re-
moved from the monitors, so that free
play will be given the waves in breaking
across the decks. The admiral has found
numerous objections with number OF
other vessels of the fleet.
Richborn replied spiritedly, stating that
nothing was the matter with the vessels.
He intimates that he knows more about
construction than the admiral.
The controversy began with a letter
from Captain Jewell of the Marblehead, in
which he related an experience in heavy
Hatteras seas, and intimated the vessel
should be changed before being sent to
sea again. Bunce Endorsed this. The
need of light spardeck to the Marble
head was also recommended.
To strengthen the argument the ad-
miral recites that two little coastwise
steamers passed the Marblehead in the
height of gale W hile she laid 10 making
b ad weather.
Hichborn says as the stability of the
three vessels of the Marblehead class are
so well known TO the navy he cannot be-
lieve that Bunce intended to suggest
an additional deck upon the vessel, but
simply meant TO criticize the poop and
forecastle OF the ships generally.
THE bureau regrets" says the con-
structor, that distinguished officers
should make such unnecessary sugges-
tions for changes in ships which are thor
oughly satisfactory, and in doing so have
brought unwarranted discredit not only
upon vessel but upon the whole Ameri-
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-10
SEEKING RECIPROCITY.
San Domingo Makes 0verturss TO Secre
toy Sherman for the Negotiation
of TreofH

WASHINGTON, D. c., April s.-The
Government OF San Domingo has made
overtures to Secretary Sherman for the
negotiation OF a reciprocity treaty between
the two countries. Most of the San Do
mingo sugar is grown on plan tations
owned by Americans. Between six and
eight million dollars is invested there
Nearly all of the sugar produced is sent to
the United States, but cannot leave San
Domingo without the payment of heavy
export tax. Ali the machinery and most
OF the manufactured articles used in that
country come from the United States
San Domingo is willing to modify the i'm
port duties levied on them and the export
tax on sugar if this Government will
modify the tariff on articles grown there.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-10
DID NOT DIE As A CHRISTIAN
An Inquest on the Remains of Captain
McG fin Results in Verdict of
Suicide-WGs q Buddhist

NEW YORK, n. Y, April 9.-An in
quest was held to-day over the remains of
Captain McGiffin, commander of the
Chinese batile-shlp Chen Yuen, who COM
mitted suicide in the hospital here while
suffering from wounds received in the
battle at Yaru. In McGiffin's diary, the
chief evidence submitted, he said:
al wish it distinctly understood that l
die believing, as l have for years, in the
principle of Buddhism, not Christianity.
| cannot swallow the latter, and have no
faith. Should l be wrong, God will not
damn but save me, since he made ME.
My environments are such that cannot
consistently believe in Christianity
The Coroner's jury returned verdict of
suicide.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-10
DECIDEDLY SENsATIoNA1.
Ho,o the Boot Irmst Horked on tn
Kansas isJatu,S.

Ho,c the Boof Irmst Worked on the
knnsGs Legis LaturS.
TOPEKA, KANs., April 9.-Interesting
developm ents were brought out in the
committee appointed to investigate brib-
cry in the last Kansas Legislature. The
testimony given this morning by Speaker
Street of the last Legislature was de-
cidedly sensational and will doubtedIy
lead to criminal prosecutions.
Street testified that when the uniform
text book bill was before the Legislature
he was approached bv a representative of
the American Book Trust who offered to
pay to him $500 if he would apply the
two-thirds ruling in the bill. or to pay him
$4,000 IS the bill were killed.
Street testified that he had refused
these offers and that then the go between
had offered to pay him $1,000 if he would
promise to keep mum" on what had
occurred.
Two other members of the last Legis-
lature testified that they had been offered
bribes for their votes in the railroad bill.