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The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-04-30
A EATHER.s CHIME.

IsRdOre Weber Shoots His FOuF-YeaF- Old
Daughter and Then Suicides.
NEW YORK, April 27.-Isadore Weber
shot his four-year-old daughter, Josie,
yesterday, killing her. and then killed
himself with the same weapon, falling
beside his child. Weber was g hard
drinler. tie used his wife lily, and
she was obliged to turn him out Of
doors, Yesterday he returned and,
finding Josie about to start for school,
offered to accompany her there. As
they left the house Weber drew his
pistol and committed the murder and
snicide.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-04-30

COLUMBIA, No. April 27.--The annual
interstate OrRtorical contest viii take
place here May 8. The states TO be
represented are Missouri, Illinois,
Iowa, Ohio, Nebraska, Colorado, Wis
cOnsin, Minnesota, Kansas and In
diana. Several thousand visitors are
expected. The judges on delivery viii
be Hon. A. E. Stevenson, Hon. John J.
Ingalls, and Hon. Z. w. Gunsauius
The names Of the three judges on
thought have not yet been announced.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-04-30

WASHINGTON, April 27.-A dispatch
from Bloomington, H., says that Adlai
e. Stevenson departed for Nashville,
Tenn, yesterday, where he viii attend
the formal opening Of the Tennessee
exposition. BE will remain at Nash
vile only day OF two, and thence
viii go to New York to meet Senator
Wolcott and Gen. Paine, his associates
on the international bimetallic COM
mission. Mr.. Stevenson thinks the
commission will sail for Europe about
Nav 10.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-04-30
ALMosT INoREpIRLE.

Horrible Stories Of Suffering ana PFIvatiOn
OF Human Beings In Cuba.
HAVANA, April 27.-An appeal has
been sent to Clara Barton to come to
the rescue Of starving pac!fcos, whose
condition Is daily growing more heart
rending. Children are dying in the
streets Of Matanzas and babies have
been found dead In the arms Of ex-
hausted mothers. Whole villages Of
living skeletons in bark nuts are pray
ing for death to release them from
their suffering. Cattle are being seized
by Weyler for the use Of the troops
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-04-30
-Four Persons swept Over a Dam.

CUMBERLAND FALLS, KY, april 81
News was brought here from Parks
mills, ten miles distant in the noun
tains, Of the drowning Of four young
people who were out skiff riding
Matt Mckee and John Davis and
Misses Maggie and Minnie Shepard
are the names Of those who are report
ed to have lost their lives They ven-
tured too near the mill and the cur
rent swept them over.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-04-30
Democrsts Refase to Yield.

WASHINGTON, April 27.--The demo
cratic members Of the finance commit
tee will not accept the proposition
made by their republican colleagues
to allow the tariff bill to be reported
direct to the senate without passing
through the hands Of the full commit
tee, and have so notified the repub-
ioan NOM hers
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-04-30
Grnnnd intn AZ ITnrecncniznhIe Ma

Brazil, Ind, April 2s.-William
Lutz, 2 years Of age, and one of the
early settlers Of the county. was ground
to death under the wheels of train
west Of here yesterday morning. His
head was severed from his body and
crushed to jelly, and his body was
cut IN twain lengthwise. He lay for
several hours unidentified, until his
wife arrived at the undertakers, when
she identified his watch and hat. It is
not known how the accident occurred.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-04-30

KANSAS CITY, No, april 27.-The
body of a woman was seen this morn
ing floating down stream with the
swift current Of the Missouri river.
The body was bloated, indicating that
it had been IN the water for some time.
It was nude and caused those who saw
il TO suspect either suicide or murder.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-04-30

JEFFERSON CITY, No, April 27.-At-
torney-General Crow has announced
that he viii begin quo warranto pro
eeedings next week to determine the
right Of Thomas Vallins 10 hold the
ofice Of chief Of police Of Kansas City
provided Prosecuting Attorney Lowe
does not bring proceedings before that
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-04-30

CARLsRUHE, April 2S.-Prince Louis
William August, Of Baden, brother Of
the Grand Duke Of BADEN, died to-day.
lie was born in 1925 and was a general
Of Prussian infantry and president Of
the first chamber Of the grand duehy
OF Baden. He was married in 1868 tc
the Duchess Of MOuehtsnberg,
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-04-30
prernaa - 80 go.

PoRTLAED, Ore, april sS.-An cleo
trio car was thrown from the track at
the corner Of east Morrison and Eighth
streets this morning. after which it
plunged into slough . feet below.
tour persons were drowned.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-04-30

Kansas CITY. No, April 2S.-Peter
d. Tiernan, a wen-known man in both
Kansas and Missouri, and formerly
president of the upper house and pro
prietor Of a printing establishment in
this city, died at his home here yester-
day morning aged 81.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-04-30
ID ImproTe 80 Gardsn.

ST LOUIS, April 2T.-Ihe board OF
trustees Of the Missouri botanical gar
den, better known as Shaw's garden,
said TO be the finest in the world, has
decided to increase its area by the adj
dition OF 100 acres aud expend at least
$50, 600 upon its improvement
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-04-30
Died PRAYING bY MS sons Grave.

TRENTON, n. J., April 27.-isaae n,
Hersei, q 9ell-llnoWn merchant 81 this
city, was found dead yesterday on his
knees BY the side Of his sons grave.
be bad apparently died HhilePFaFlns.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-04-30

BURLINGTON, "a, April 27-Lsst
night IRE destroyed the KlePpish
Gueensware Co.'S store on Jefferson
street The loss viii amount 70
ss5. 900 on stock and probably 5000
% heitding
Evening star., 1897-06-15
SENTINEL BOX TAKEN AWAY.
It VIII He Removed to Dupont
Circle.


An old landmark has been removed from
the White House grounds. It Is the small
frame building thatf has stood at the ex-
treme northeast corner Of the grounds on
the Pennsylvania avenue front. It has
been used fro4ff time iimmemorial as a lodge
or sentinel box for, watchmen specially as
signed to the duty of guarding the northern
Ing. No one knowp exactly when it was
built. but 1t has Stood there as silent
sentinel ever since the stirring days of the
war, over thigty years ago. 1t has out
lived its usefulness, ,ohowever, as more mod
ern and better me&ns have been adopted
Tor the protection sof Uncle Sans strong
box. st.-, a..
Col. Bingham, the engineer officer in
charge of pubic buildings ana grounds, was
recently informed that the Treasury De-
paftment had no further use for the build
Ing, and that 1t ahad beeh placed at his dis
p0Sal. -InasHach rs 1t. was neither orna-
mental .sRpr ,,usaful to 1he white House
grounds, Col bingham decided to remove
1t from its prominent site on the avenue
to Dupont eircie at the intersection of Com
nectieut and Massachusetts avenues, where
a building OF thatscharacter has been need
ed for a long time. Frequent but inef-
Ieetual appeals have been made to Com
sTess for provision for watch boxes in the
various public parks lacking such facilities.
or which Dupont circle was one of the
most prominent Consequently, Col Bine-
Lam considers himself specially fortuna te
treasury Department. The work of trans
1erring 1t to its new site began yesterday.
1t was not taken apart, but was moved in
its entirety.
Evening star., 1897-06-15
Won Himself in q Rame.

From the Detroit Free Press
Il encountered the strangest man 1 ever
knew while was doing some government
work in Missouri" said the retired con-
tractor. He was smart enough, SO Jolly
that every one liked him, and apparently
In the best Of health. But he made a few
bad deals, had to mortgage some of his
property, and just seemed to throw up his
be his own man, and would drift till he
found out what the world wanted to do
with him. -.
He never tried to dispose of any of his
possessions by auction or private sale. but
nearly every day held a rattle at which the
chief attractions were his Jokes and odd
sayings All this time he was not trying
to earn a dollar. and in a year or SO it
was thought that he had come to the end
of his string.
When he had disposed of the family
clock and there seemed to be nothing left,
he coolly announced that the next day he
would rattle himself. He didn't know
whether the boys would care to buy
chances. but he meant business and would
work faithfully for the man who drew
him. Tickets sold for good figures, but
that he would take a couple of shots at
himself. When the drawing came of he
held the lucky number
well, sir. the fellow turned loose and
went to making money hand over hand.
He became one of the greatest hustIers In
the west, paid of the mortgages, bought
everything there was money in. and IS az
drew himself at that rafi1e he made up his
mind that he was his own man again. and
besides he had agreed to do his best for
the winner. 1t was strange case"
Evening star., 1897-06-15
London Globe Comments on the Ha-
waiian Annexation Proposition.
ENGLAND SHOULD Be CONSULTED
Pail Mall Gazette Thinks the
Scheme is All Right.
JAPAN TO BE HEARD FROM

LONDON, June 15.-AIl the afternoon
newspapers discuss the Hawaiian question
in the light of the proposed annexation of
the islands to the United States. The Globe
says:
THE question is essentially international
and cannot be disposed Of by the decree Of
one power alone. Great Britain and France
are in the same positions toward Hawaii
as the United States. In our case. II Ha-
wall is converted into a strong naval sta
tion. 1t will practically command the alter
native route between Vancouver, Australia
and the far east. and Great Britain has
every right to be consulted before the
scheme Is carried farther. Lord Salisbury's s
consent should not be given unless quid
pro quo is given for tearing up the present
treaty"
PEI contra, the Pail Mall Gazette re-
marks:
1T seems probable that Hawaii will be
under the stars and stripes shortly, and
EGbody here will say a word against 1t. We
should be glad to see Hawaii an American
rather than any other colony"
The Westminster Gazette says: "Great
Britain will not object to the annexation
(of HawaiD. though 1t remains to be seen
how Japan will take Americas action"
Evening star., 1897-06-15
REPUBLICANS EMBARRASSED.
Eject of Senator PettfGrew's Propos-
cd Antitrust Amendment.

Eject of Senator Pettigrew's Propos-
cd Antitrust Amendment.
The republicans in the Senate are great
ly embarrassed by the Pettigrew antitrust
amendment proposed to the tariff. A num-
Der OF the republican senators feel that
they cannot afford to vote against any
proposition aimed at the trusts in direct
terms. and some express doubt of the wis
dom of trying to bind senators by caucus
action to vote against 1t.
Moreover. II is threatened that at leas:
one or two republicans will refuse to be
bound by the action of the caucus If adverse
to the antitrust amendment.
This. more than the Hawaiian question or
the sugar schedule, troubled them in caucus
last night. OF course, the adoption of the
amendment would destroy the revenue pro-
ducing quality Of the bill. Ii 1t did not prac-
ucaIiy wipe out all revenue; yet there are
many lacking courage to face the question
sQuarely-
The suggestion of Mr.. Carter adopted by
the caucus. sending the question TO TIE
judiciary committee for the purpose of
having an effective antitrust bill report
ed. furnishes a means of escape, yet there
Is great uneasinesss and doubt.
Senators Hanna and Allison called on the
President this morning before the cabinet
meeting. and reported the situation to him.
discussing the difficulties of the case
Evening star., 1897-06-15
DAUGHTER OF BARNAro.

Mrs. Blacl<man of Cleveland VIII Sue
for Share Of His Wealth.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. -
CLEVELAND. Ohio. June 15.-Mrs
Blackman Of No. 4O5 Perry street, this city,
claims to be legitimate daughter of Bar
ney Rarnato. the "Kaff1r King" who so
tragically ended his life by leaping into the
sea. and she will at once take the neces-
sary steps to acquire g. share of his for
ture. When the alleged exposure was
made to the world several months ago, 1t
is said to have produced an astonishing
eject on THE greatest speculator of the
century," and some believe that fear over
the distribution of his wealth may have
brought on his tragic death.
Detective Seligsohn. to whose care Mrs.
Blackman has entrusted her suit, is au-
thortty for the statement that when Bar
ratio married his present wife, he already
Fad several children by former spouse.
Among these was Mrs. Blackman. Although
she did not know her father as the .Kaffir
King until the discovery was recentfv
made that both were one and the same
person, Mrs. Blackman, her husband and
the detective will at once proceed to LON
don Tor the purpose of demanding her in
terest in the fortune, which once Consisted
OF several hundred millions dollars. In this
she Is likely to encounter bitter Opposition
from the three children of Barnato's sec
ohu Wl1e, VINO have all along been looked
upon as the only direct heirs
First Wffe's Name
Anna Esther Is said to be the name of
Barnato's first wife, or, rather, Barowsk,s
for so the ''Kaffir King was called by the
Worid previous to acquiring his fortune.
from her he separated and married his
present Wife The daughter of the first
"Ife has lived in this city fer several years.
and Is in comfortable circumstances She
mas been zealously guarding her rights to
Barnatos fortune in the event of his
demise. The discovery is said to have
preyed on Barnatos mind. as he hoped the
secret would rot get cut Mrs. Barnato
and children, on. the announcement of his
oeatn. were Immediately notified to go on
10 johannesburg. Mrs. Blackman and
party will go thither from London, and the
neirs viii settle the muddIe over the cor
rect distribution Of the estate
detective Seligsohn has been in corre-
~ ~sponoenee with the metropolitan detective
agency In New Scotland Yards. S-W for
some some I'm time past. and is in the possession Of
saIuabie letters in this connection. He ex-
poets to meet with little difficulty in nro-
tune. ~ ehc 1oT-
Evening star., 1897-06-15
Rnnatos Death Affected Wall Street
Prizes Vszy Slightly.
GRANGEM CONTINUE 10 ADVANCE
Strong undertone Still Manifest
Which Indicates Confidence.
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS
snee,., Dt,nstcb N m. Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NEW YORK, June 16.-London prices
were well sustained this morning. notwith-
standing the suicide Of the principal
operator In South African mining shares.
These shares reflected declines Of less than
n per cent. and the general market passed
over the incident without notice. Foreign
houses, later in the day, became buyers In
the local market
The undertone Of the local market con-
tinues to reflect confidence In the merit be-
hind present prices.
Realizing sales were conspicuous through
out the day. but the demand was fully
equal to q prompt absorption Of all offer
irgs.
The.Granger shares were again the lead
ers Of the market. improved earnings being
continuously urged in justification Of the
advance.
The room made a determined effort to
resist the advance in the coal shares and
were, for a time. partially successful. The
stock offered throughout this group was
either for short account or to take profits.
No really significant selling was any,
where noticeable.
The Northern Pacific issues yielded to
realizing sales during the early morning.
but subsequently recovered the major por-
tton of this loss. The buying at the de-
cline was from the same sources as hereto
IOfe, ana 1nOlcateS STEADY uOlulnS 10 tne
original enterprise.
American Sugar was strong during the
or ening hour, but subsequently receded
under the marketing Of block OF about
10000 shares This stock was taken within
Y Of a point of the first sale, q circum-
stance attesting the presence of a strong
buying interest.
Efforts are made periodically to force off
few fractions In these shares IN the
presumption that the Senate will ultimately
reduce the protection now given this ~
dustry. The interests which insis. most
aggresSfvely on this view are invariably
the first to submit to a superior force.
The stock will sell ex-dividend per cent
tomorrow, and this fact Of itself was a
strong inducement to refrain from active
selling at this particular juncture.
The friends of the Chicago Gas properties
were again credited with liberal buying OF
those shares. The new consolidation is
likely to go through without encountering
further serious difficulties, and the earning
capacity Of the property under such con-
ditions Is already attracting good Invest
ment demand.
The engagement of 5000, 600 gold for ex-
port by Thursdays steamers was an
nounced during the day, but as the coin
win not be withdrawn from the subtreas-
ury, no importance was attached to the
outflow.
The market recovered from its depres-
sion during the final hour. and in many in
stances last nights prices were fraction
ally improved.
Should Washington advices continue to
be as encouraging as routine developments,
the reactionary period should not be pro-
tracted.
Evening star., 1897-06-15

AT The WHITE HOUSE
Cuba and avaa Disou.''d b the
Cabinet
TALK oF's',iHIs HlDRD Hsslos
Ia,-
a Delegation of Senators Among
the Callers.
OFFICE HUNTERS ABSENT
OFFICE HUNTERS ABSENT

The cabinet met today for tho flrst time
IN week. and Immediately engaged IN q
discussion Of two highly important matters
Cuba and Hawaii. The session Of the
cabinet was not longer than usual.
On both auhiects members Of the cabinet
were reftcent to q suspicious degree, lead
Ing to belief that each subject has
reached stages where It II regarded as of
the highest Importance not to let too much
reach the public.
AZ to Hawaii one member Of the cabinet
said to a Star reporter: Something win
be done soon which Will be satisfactory"
That was all ne would say. His remark
was backed up by similar statements of
others, but there were no details and no
prognostications As to how soon this
something" viii be done
That the Presidents mind is more fully
made up on the subject Of Hawaii than on
teat OF the Madrid mission IL shown by
the fact that new names were suggested at
sion.
These suggestions were made by .nt,,-
Vfduai cabinet members. and they were re-
celVed Tor consideration by the President.
That ex-Gov. Cox will not accept the mis-
sion Is now evident: that the man to fill
the position has not been picked Is now
evident. The President is undecided, and
Is holding back for. man he wants.
Delegation of Senators.
Before the cabinet meeting the President
was visited by Senators Hanna, Cullom,
Allison, Spooner and Proctor, the leading
republicans Of the country. They are
thought to have talked tariff and Hawaii
The politicians and Office hunters consid-
erately kept away from the White House.
They may make up for this the remainder
OF the week. It Is expected that there will
be an effort to have several fights immedi-
ately settled. One Of these is that of the
collectorship of internal revenue Of West
Virginia, and the other is the marshalship
OF east Tennessee. The West Virginia
fight is between ]. B. White and Thomas
Il. Davis, with Mr.. White having the back
Ing Of three Of the four representatives
from the state. Senator Elkins Is said not
70 nave ndorsed either man yet, but Is
said to be friendly to Mr.. White.
Evening star., 1897-06-15
POSTAL CONGRESS ENDS
Bualass ef e SESSIONS Was Brought to ,
On Today.
Presentation OF souvenirs to Members
--TAs several Treaties Are saxn.
ed for Suhaaissioa to Governments,

The universal postal congress concluded
its work today. when the various treaties
adopted by the delegates for submission to
their governments were signed by all MEM
bers Of the congress. Presentations Of ST.
yer ware we're mada to officers Of the con-
gress. and at 2:30 o'clock the delegates and
their ladies were given q luncheon, when
they took occasion to bid goodbye to their
friends made during the meeting Of the
congress.
Prior to the general meeting OF the dele
gates the commission Of the congress was
called together, M. Delessert, delegate of
siding. N. .Delessert. referring to the ser
Vices rendered by the president Of the con-
gress. Gen. Batcheller. presented him, as q
token of the esteem Of the delegates. q
rriatsly engraved. Gen. Batcheiler re-
sponded, thanking the delegates.
Pleasing Features.
were also made to Capt. Brooks. superin-
tendent Of the division of foreign mails;
Col. Ch. Chaille-Long, first secretary, and
Mr.. Hatcher. second secretary of the Unit
ed States delegation.
Responses were made by the recipients Of
these gifts Col Chaille-Long. speaking in
choice French, made q feeling address in
expressing his gratitude for the beautiful
tokens of esteem that had been rendered
him.
The assembly was. then photographed in
a body.
Results Accomplished.
The most important results accomplished
by the postal congress follows:
l. The principal treaty, the entry of
Corea into the postal union, the declaration
Of the Orange Free State, which had not
yet sent delegate to Washington. that it
hoped In a short tine to enter into the
union; the declaration of the empire of
China. represented in the congress. that it
Will adhere to the union as soon as the or
ganizatton Of its service permits 1t.
2. The conditions under which the coun-
tries of the nuion will pay reciprocally
transit charges have been facilitated and
3. Uniform colors have been adopted for
postage stamps.
f. Postal cards unpaid are subject to q
double tax, that Is 4 cents In place of q
Is 10 cents.
s. Circulars produced on a typewriter in
quantities Of twenty circulars or more. all
OF the same character. are admitted at
same tarin as are printed circulars.
g. Samples Of merchandise are admitted
up to $50 grammes. except in the case of a
contrary arrangement. when the maxi
mum weight will be $50 grammes.
=. OoJSClo VI .ntutd uLSto-y, dHitndis,
dried plants or preserved geological spe-
cimens are admitted as samples.
8. The question of the creation of a uni
Versal postage stamp has been negatively
decided on account of the difficulties whicn
will occur in putting IN practice that I'M
portant innovation, and especially because
of the diversity Of the units Of money of
the various countries.
Declared Values.
Special arrangements concerning de-
clared values, postal orders. books of iden-
tity and subscriptions to journals have
been revised in thorough manner.
The next session of the congress, the
sixth one. will be held at Rome, Italy, in
February, 1903.
Evening star., 1897-06-15
Gave Them HI. Portr.,t.

A funny story Of the King of Belgium is
given by the Westminster Gazette. His
majesty. during one Of his walks abroad.
stopped at small farm house-where the
people were Flemish-and asked for a glass
Of milk. While waiting for It to be brought
he conversed with his companion In the
English tongue. As he was in the act of
drinking the milk. the woman. not know
derstood Flemish. remarked to her h,,s.
band: u wonder how much the lcnc-nosed
Engiishman win pay?" The answer to this
was quick ALLOW me-" said The king in
Ing her five-franc piec.. on which the
head Is portrayed. "to present you with a
portrait OF the long-n Engiishman -