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Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-03-03
AT HIS OWN TIVE.
A Kansas Prisoner Goes In and Out OF Jail
to Suit His Own Pleasure,

A Kansas Prisoner Goes In and Out or Jail
to Suit His Own Pleasure.
OBERLIN, Kan, March Hester
Burnett, who has been in Jail for bur-
glary and larceny, and who once before
broke Jail and fled to Nebraska, and
was recaptured and brought back,
escaped yesterday afternoon and is at
large. Five locks were unlocked, and
they are such that they could not be
picked. 1t is thought that some one
secured impressions of the keys
and assisted him. Burnett escaped
between four and six o'clock, when
the town was crowded with people.
Burnett had evidently been coming
and going at night as he pleased.
Friday night about one o'clock, Bur-
nett went to the house of one of the
deputy sheriifs, woke him up and
asked him to go and open the Jail.
Burnett said he had been let out, but
was unable to get back in, as the locks
had sprung fast again.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-03-03

ter a cause for going to war, 1t Shall 40 so
quickly These expressions do not represent
the settled convictions of those BY whom they
are uttered They are the utterances of
men oVerburdened with anxiety and un-
certainty. In their calmer moments these
officers would be the first to accept the
mediation of the United States as the best
means for helping Spain out of her desperate
situation in Cuba. Under the present strain
tb ~ do not accept it, They complain that the
thorough and comprehensive investigation
which the naval court of inquiry is making is
100 slow and they profess to believe that in
stead OF impartial investigation to learn the
farts the court is seeking to nuke out case of
foul play.
The Hearing at KEY West.
KEY WEST, Fla, SIGrch 1.-The Sec
,ond davis session here of the United
States court of inquiry into the loss of
the battleship Maine in the harbor of
Havana on February 10, began in the
United States district courthouse
shortly after ten O'clock this morning.
Most of the officers who were ex-
amined yesterday had been informed
that they might be recalled and the
lieutenants and cadets of the lost war
ship were all on hand, though it is re-
ported that they will not be re-eX-
iamined until the court returns from
its second visit to Havana. Groups of
enlisted men also gathered about the
court room door awaiting their turn to
he examined.
Gomez Would Cooperate on Land.
New YORK, March Ion the day
that the white squadron opens fire on
Havana Maxine Gomez will begin an
attack by land. He will keep on fight
ing until Havana surrenders if moth
ing is left of it but heap of ruins"
These words were used in Tampa,
Fla, to correspondent of the New
York World by Emilio Nunez, of New
York, who commanded the filibuster-
ing expedition which has been landed
in Cuba from the steamer Dauntless.
81 am just back from Cuba" Col. NJ
nez said, Cuba, which is now almost
free. Our little steamer carried two
allotments of arms and ammunition"
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-03-03
Confederate Money Payment Void.

AUSTIN, Tex. March 1.-The state
supreme court affirmed the decision of
the lower court in favor of the state
and against the Houston & Texas Cen
trial Railroad company for sG73, 100,
and against the Galveston, Harrisburg
& San Antonio Railroad company for
s447 $50. The suits were for loans of
school funds by the state which the
companies paid during the war in con-
federate money. The suits were to re-
cover on account of the money being
worthless
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-03-03
He Refn.e1l "a Go.

OTTAWA, Kan, March Pomona,
l2 miles west Of here, is the scene of a
mimic race war. The whites are de-
termined that negroes shall not in
habit the town and there was great
excitement when DIR. Minnie employed
a colored hostler named johnson. Last
night a mob surrounded the Minnie
residence and threatened to hang the
negro if he did not leave in Is minutes,
but Johnson refused to be scared and
DIR. Minnie saws he will keen him.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-03-03
Boycott ON PIttsburg 81 Gulf Begins.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, March 1.-The
freight boycott on the Kansas City,
Pittsburg & Gulf railway by roads in
the southwestern and western traffic
pools opened to-day. The boycott mo-
tices of the Santa Fe, Rock Island,
Texas & Pacific and the Missouri, Kan
.sas Il Texas railroads went into effect
this morning. The boycott of the
other pool roads will not take effect
until March I. The Pittsburg Il Gulf
will fight the combination of railroads
which is trying to crush in the courts
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-03-03

Sioux CITY, Ia, March LA new po-
litical party has come into existence
in Sioux City. The spiritualists have
placed q candidate in the local mayor.
atty race. The candidate Is ex-Mayor
w. Y. Swsrts, and he has been In
formed from the spirit world that be
will win. At q meeting the question
Of who should be the candidate Waa
asked Of the spirit world and thS ~
ply cane back ~ atatsA
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-03-03
A Bag of Virgin Gold.

Is among the possibilities Of mining
at KlOndike. Its too late to start now,
but before the season reOpens you
hOuld post yourself about the district,
the mining laws, and other essentials.
Reliable information, with explanation
of mining terms, may BIZ found In book
on The Klondike, issued by Santa Fe
Route.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-03-03
nons seekern, Enenrnlons.

On March lat, 18th, April 5th and 10th. ths
Great Rock Island will sell homeseeksrs exeur-
sion tickets At one fare for the round trip plus
800 to points In Arizona, Texas, Arkansar.
Indian Territory, Oklahoma, New Mexico and
LoulsianS,
For further particulars call on or address
ERSEsT DRAKE. Agent,
"Great Rock Island Roule.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-03-03
NO. 26.
'M.Q3I\NS!'
Country News is Encouraging.

Farmers talk along the channel and makes pleas
ing combination of assured this season. nevertheless good
in itself will cohe the child buy the famlys -four;
it's the manner in which money be SAVED not
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-03-03

DENVER, Col, Feb. s2.-Cobalt 10
worth more than gold. A cobalt mine
is more desirable than the richest gold
On bonanza Of all the Rocky noun
IAins, and cobalt has been discovered
It Grand Encampment, wyo.. by the
French mineFaloRist. Charles PouloA
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-03-03

NEW YORK, March 1.-The Havana
correspondent Of the New York Trib.
Hne says:
Oficials OF the government are praying for
relief from = strain which they cannot endure
much longer. 10 Is not encouraging when on
GERS Of high rank in the army, who deplore the
Maine catastrophe - deeply and as sincerely
IS do the American people. beg to demand that
~ the United States Intends 70 make the disas-
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1898-04-04
An Easter Edition.

In obedience to its usual custom,
the GRAPHIC will issue an Easter
edition next Sabbath morning, Eas-
ter Sunday. The edition will con-
sist of twelve pages, all hand
somely illustrated. 1t will also con-
tain a beautiful art supplement OF
half tone engravings appropriate to
the season. In fact the GRAPHIc's
Easter edition will be the prettiest
and most artistic newspaper ever
printed in the State.
For the purposes of this edition
the Daily and Semi-weekly GRAPHIC
will be united, and the Easter
edition sent to both Daily and
Weekly subscribers, thereby guar
anteeing advertisers "a combined
circulation larger than that lof any
other Pine Bluff DAILY or Weekly
newspaper"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1898-04-04

In the furtherance Of her hostile de
signs toward England Russia may zap.
propriate millions of dollars for the en-
largement Of her navy, but she cannot
bulge a peg toward the accomplishment
of that aim unless British shipbuilders
construct the vessels for her. There the
British have her blocked square. Peter
the Great sought assiduously centuries
ago to advance naval construction in his
great frozen realm, but his ambitions
have never been realized.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1898-04-04
w. D. WELLS,
No. 2O3 West I'd Ave.
MINTER'S STORE.
y NEU GOODS, CHEAP PRICES

Fancy Prints 2c Figured Dress Lawn I-2c Round hre
cotton checks I2c; Simpson, Hamilton Pacific and all STANDARD
brands calico Sc Heavy yard wide domestic 4c d. inch
dies 2c Corded dimitys up Plaid dress goods up Fruit
the Loom domestic Hope domestic I-2c Good domestic
spoos Clark thread Ioc; Elegant line Ducks white lawns
linens very cheap Embroideries up up White a
coored quilts SOC Below samples and jobs for less W
manufacturers cost Mems fur and hats Latest style derby
best goods ST. dozen Linen Towels Ladies sample shoes
dozen suspender Line silk umbrellas octs These sam
pies and jobs good goods and oneha price This stock
all new goods bought for spot cash. and will accept less ot u
any one want your trade Give call. Goods dehvef
any part of the city.
NAE ri NnHMET ID
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1898-04-04
The new RACKE7|
Fast Coming to the From

We congratulate ourselves the succeo
achieved since commencing business in Pine Bluff =. We
the judgment of the people in giving liberal a
wish to say that not here only for day. month
for your good W. already have the repptsa w. az
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1898-04-04
Balloon Polar Expedition.

The second attempt to reach the norm
pole will probably be made during eno
coming summer. This time 1t Will De
Frenchmen who will try it, in order 10
plant the French flag on the north poie
and incidentally to find out what has
become of Andree, the daring Swede'
that was swallowed in aerial regions
last summer. We infer from letter tho
north pole ballooner of this year writes
to the New York Journal that be Is 60
ing to undertake the hazardous voyage
chiefly to confer glory ON France.
His name is Louis GODDARD. He has
several theories as to the fate OF Andree
and his companions. One IS that they
have been blown by the winds upon the
northern coast of Greenland or Franz
Josef Land, where they have been de-
tanned by the SHOWS and Ice of the pres
emit winter, and GODDARD thinks 1t posi-
BILE that he may rescue them IN this
case. The French balloon that will head
lUE t1lG IlUl6 w III NttIAJ SS' OA@ kS~-r~~~-
Two of them, GODDARD and Surcouf. are
trained aeronauts, The balloon is con-;
structed On precautionary plans that
may save the machine from collapse
Instead of being one huge bag OF silk, it
is composed of one great central bag
with ten smaller auxiliary ones sur
rounding it. Thus. if the central one
splits, the ten small ones will still be
able to sustain the weight of the whole
The balloon will be amply provisioned
and built to contain gas enough for a
two months journey in air.
The party will go by sea to Spitzber-
gen, thence enter the balloon and be
blown northward or otherwise. as the
case may be. GODDARD mentions that the
distance from the Spitzbergen islands
to the pole is not quite so great as from
New York to Chicago
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1898-04-04
Baseball Mems First Lesson.

What is the first lesson to be learned
in training to be a professional baseball
player? According to the New York
Sun it is not muscular one, but an in
tellectual and moral one. Briefly it is
embraced in the three following propo-
sitions: Learning and needing strictly
the rules of the game; minding ones
own business; keeping ones mouth
shut.
The Sun editor remarks, just as
though he had been there himself:
When the captains of the various professional
baseball teams assemble their men for the GUS
qomary practice preliminary to the regular
opening of the season, they should understand
that the most important study to begin with
is literary and intellectual rather than ath-
letic. In other words, the prerequisite of
successful season in 1898 is a thorough under
standing of the rules and an accommodation Of
the ball players state of mind and habit of
play to their intention.
If any player thinks that the new rules are
too rigid and too restrictive of the liberty that
he has been enjoy ing for some years, he should
change his mind and perceive that they in
wise overstep the requirements of sport II q
player thinks that 1t is suppression of liberty
to be forbidden to pit his opinion against the
umpire's, and that the order for him, when
declared out to retire to his seat in silence is
a violation of the principle of free speech, let
him remember that he is hired to play and not
to talk. All the talking this year is to be done
by the umpire We hope for less talking and
better playing.
At the baseball training grounds this year,
therefore, the class in manners and discipline
should come before the class in pitch. hit and
catch
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1898-04-04

The rival republics on the west coast
of South America are Argentina and
Chile. 1t is hard to say which is more
powerful and impossible to say which
is more ambitious. Chile possessed her.
self of first class armored cruiser, the
O'Higgins, which cost nearly So, 600, :
600. Thereupon Argentina contracted
for the building Of similar one, the
San Martina. now constructing at Leg
horn, Italy. One of these nations will
not sell her cruiser to the United States
or to Spain unless re other does, and
each waits for the other to take first &C.
ton.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1898-04-04

Copies OF the brief entitled somiss.
matter OF confirmation u post.
tion OF Ferdinand Havis as Is, III
master raoa ~ at Pine BluH' filed m ,,,s
Senate Committee on r ,1onr,pt
and postroads, charging ineom ,g'tb
ency and unftness' toEe, 70 sus.
specifications and evidence ,s,,, - pIut
tain same. On SAFE a. SD
Cigar & News Co. at &c ea'D'
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1898-04-04
The City Election.

THE municipal election OCCURS
next Tuesday, at which time four
aldefmen, a city clerk and city
attorney are to be eleeeed.
Interest ceaters chiefly IN the
race for aldermen because of the
issue which divides the candidates.
The issue is in relation to the Light
& Water Co. and is whether the
present policy of the council in
compromising monthly the claim of
the water company for fire pressure
shall be con tinued, or whether the
attitude of the Mayor in vetoing
said allowances on the grounds of
non performance OF contract shall
be sustained.
THE issue is clearly drawn and
the GRAPHIC plainly states it in or
der that Ievery elector may vote in
diligently when the time comes.
1t is claimed by those who are adj
vocates of the present policy that
the city receives a reduction of 500
a month from the contract price,
that the courts have decided that
the city cannot use the water with
out paying for it; that to refuse to
pay for the water would leave the
city without protection from the
ravages of fire; that the rate of in
surance would bes;ncreased, and
that the city would be in a worse
fix than at present.
On tie other handIit is claimed by
the advocatesrof the Mayors policy
that the Light and Water Co. is
either reforming or not per-
forming It's contract; that
it is either entitled to full pay or
no pay; and that thesrefusal OF the
council to pay the monthly water
bills would force 1.-THE company to
dig thew wells by land from which
the company could comply with the
terms of its contract with the city.
With the issue clearly drawn, the
voter must act according to his
own judgement. The GRAPHIC
simply states the question without
any desire to dictate to the voter
how he should vote. 1t is policy
that every man must decide for him
SELF The Issue is of the greatest
Importance to the city, andHa mis-
take may be fraught with the most
serious consequences. Therefore
let every voter consider the matter
in a deliberate manner.
Whatever may be sthe verdict of
the voters of Pine Bluff, the
GRAPHIC earnestly hopes it will re-
dound to the best interests of the
city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1898-04-04

The one remaining link that would
weld together finally and firmly the
north and south in this country would
be war with foreign nation-Spain.
for instance
The new Spanish minister, Senior
Luis Polo y Bernabe. is not so handsome
as De LONE. but he probably has mere
sense.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1898-04-04
as TO CALCULATION.

The Daily GRAPHIC has nearly double the
circulation of any other Pine Bluff daily
newspaper. and the Daily and Semi-Weekly
GRAPHIC have combined circulation larger
than that of any other Pine Bluff daily or
weekly newspaper, Advertisements accept
ed on this guarantee.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1898-04-04

The sum total of lynehings in this
country has reached proportions that
cry to heaven for vengeance. The tragic
list reached 115 last year, nearly all in
the southern states. Mississippi alone
murdered ten negroes il this way-no
whites II some cases the dastardly,
cruel killings were merely for giving
evidence against the brutes in various
sections who call themselves White
Gaps. In others it was for horse and
mule stealing. Again man was lynch
ed just because he was negro school
teacher, another for no particular charge
except that the lynchers did not like
him. Paris in the insane days of the
French revolution was not worse than
some of these localities are where such
crimes are committed in the American
republic. 1t is not for one moment to
be supposed that it is the reputable
citizens of the lynching localities who
commit or eountenanee these awful
deeds. It is, on the contrary, lawless
element with no respect for human life.
An insane fury seems to possess them.
Respectable citizens should rise in a
mass and put stop to the lynching
crimes before they disgrace and demon
alize the United States further. It is
duty owed to civilization.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1898-04-04
NEW YORK.

New York, N. Y, April A.
Cotton-Steady; spots, quiet and
steady; middling, 63-16; sales, 104.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1898-04-04
COTTON MARKETS.
LIVERPOOL.

Liverpool, April ACTION
Firm; spots, 1-16 higher; middliLg,
3 ZIG; sales, 10000; receipts, =.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1898-04-04
Goods Cheaper Than any Other MArc

in the cyus all will testify who have traded with US p.o
the country constantly coming in town inoun s
New Racket Store where they sell goods SO ~
we have such a conspicuous sign. saad
We propose not only sell as cheap as our comns4.
cheaper: We do not try to see how much we can oet
but little take. What the people want IS II. E
for the least values
Our and stock is not as large some of orr c
but the big and stocks the customers wants m
that command all the approaches of competition @
come will show you bargains SO irr ~
tantaizing that you cannot leave without buying The farmer
we'll afford sell his cotton ac if he does his trading With
Hitch up and drive to the New Racket No so2 West ~
where you will find every thing you want in
Dry Goods, Notions, Shoes, Hats Etc
We call the special attention of the ladies to our snr
and Summer Dress Goods. We have the very latest H.
in Organizes, Lawns, Etc.
We haye added dress making department to our esa
ishmen which is in charge of Miss Lewis thooug; AL
competent dress-maker.
Come and trade with US one time and you will be M
customer thereafter. We quote few prices,
Nice table oil cloth at Window Shades and Fixtures I'd
Carpets from OF Mating from &C 25c suit bowl
clothing I5c girls dress, ready made, &c. Mems hats od
Calicos, Ladies belts sc up.
Yours for Bargains,
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1898-04-04

One expert declares the gold of Alaska
is Of glacial origin. Another says it is
not. Meanwhile tho common man does
not care whether it is or not so be. gets
some of it.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1898-04-04
Opened
NEW ORLEANS.

New Orleans, La, April A.
Cotton-steady; spots. steady and
quiet; middling, 5 GIG; sales,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-08

or State The third contemplated a combna-
ton with Columbia College for the erection OF
a building to be used Jointly by the college and
the Alliance If the second plan had been car
red into effect the Alliance would have had
a status in the community something like that
Of the American Museum of Natural History
The third suggestion seemed to b" the most
practicable one at the time. however. and its
execution was attempted first.
Conferences were hold with President Low Of
Columbia but without definite result Then for
several months the committees attention vas
occupied by the possibility Of getting som" as
sistanc, from tn. Tildrn Trustees The presi-
dent Of the Tilden Trust gave the sch'm" mu'h
announcement But beyond III" appointment
Of committee to consider the matter 1t does
no. appear that tl,r Eoafd as such. wen very
far
Negotiations were then initial Il with tn"
MANAGEMENT Of the Museum OF Natural His
tory with A view to securing. temporarily At
least the use Of rooms for tn, various affiliated
erecting an independent building for the Ali
ancc at the northwest corner Of tn" sGuar" on
which the Museum stands. and Of IN" sam"
general style Of architecture aS that cdi'cr.
This proposition. however. met with less favor
than the idea Of letting rooms IN tn Museum
building t. the societies. Bat when details
were discussed certain adminisiratv" difficult
ties were forcsccn which rr"cluded such an ar
ranecmcnt
Among the other PROJECTS taken under con
sidcration WAS one Tor soliciting the municipal
authorities to give the Alliance home in the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-08

revenue. which is to be Increased by letting the
lecture halls occasionally. Thus. II is hoped all
Of thc running expenses Of the institution VIII
be- net The main auditorium is designed To
seat thousand persons, and ~ rcached
through ample Railways from the street
on the second floor there are to be large
ass. mhly room for large meetings. The remain
ing space on this floor and all Of the third and
fourth floors will be devoted To Laboratories and
small rooms for the societies. 1t Is proposed 10
have four Of the former and twelve of tn" lat
ter. To b. sure. there are only eight societies
in the Alliance at present. but others are likely
To Join in time The fifth floor would BE- occu-
pied by the library and reading rooms. ana
would easily Accommodate two hundred thou-
sand books
II is estimated that the land for tins tempt" OF
sci"rcc would cost not more than S2DOD ana
The edific.. about S5DDWO
Those who know IN" high personal character
the scientific zeal ana the executive capacity ot
the far-sightcd men who have charge of this
movement for the glory Of TN" American me
tropolis hour that some public spirited man OF
means will perceive what a chance IL here Of
fcr"d To- him to distinguish himself and to pro-
mote science at the same tim"