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La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-10-08
TROOPS FOR PORTO RICO.
Ammo ounesment of Plane for the Ar@y II
the Huture.


Washington, u. C.. Oct. 3.-The War
Department has decided 10 send more
troops to Porto Rico.
Orders have been issued directing
that the Fifth regiment cavalry. now AZ
Huntsville. Alabama; the Sixth United
States volunteer infantry, now at
ChIckamauga. md the Forty-eyenih
New York. now Mt Fort Adams. shall
proceed 10 such point In Porto Rico a.
may lie desired by the comma nding
general of that island.
The Eighth United States volunteer
infaniry and two companies Of the In
diana colored volunteers. now nj Fort
Thomas. Kentucky, VIII relieve the
mauga.
All the troops at Camp Meade will
soon he ordered to points in the South
Some Of them may go to Cuba. but the
majority Will for the present occupy
the new camps recently selected In
Georgia and South Carolina II Is ex.
pected that the troops sent to garrison
dutyin Cuba will not remain long. but
when they hay. ss-en service for Il few
months viii return to this country The
same IL probably true NJ 10 Porto Rice.
II Is also ln,imnted that when the
troops return the volunteers VIII L..
given sixty days furiough and he mus
tered out. BY that time Congress will
have had an opportunity to determine
what shall be done in regard to ,arri-
soning the new possessions.
This determination is no doub; due to
pressure that has been brought by
members of Congress for the mastering
OUT OF volunteers from their states and
districts The responsibility for fur
nishlns troops for garrison duty gen
orally will be upon Congress.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-10-08
rua.r., OF Mr. B.x.ra.

Wilmington. Del. Oct. 2.--Nvith nags
at half mast and draped in mourning
with the closing Of business houses
and with other demonstrations OF sor
row. Wilmington yesterday committed
10 the grave the mortal remains Of
Hon. Thomas Francis Bayard.
The honorary pall-bcarers were For
mer President Grover Cleveland. For
mer Secretary of the Treasury Charles
s. Fairchild, Abe Tunnel. governor OF
Delaware: Chancellor John r. Nichol
son, George l. Rives Of New York City
John v. Craven and Thomas Craven Of
salem. New Jersey, and Judge lgna
thus c. Grubb, DIR. james A. Draper
aLs Henry +. Banning Of Wilmington
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-10-08
PEACE COMMISSION.
FIRST MEETING HELD AT PARIS
Spanish Envoys said to Have Been Sur
prised by the American Demsnds-They
Telegraph TO Madrid for fnstraetions-

Paris Oct 3.-The representative OF
the Associated Press learns that the
session OF the Peace Commission to-
day was highly important and that the
Americans have made "A demand oil
such character that the Spaniards hnd
IL necessary to ask for an adjournment
In order To enable them To consult with
the government ut Madrid.
1t is believed that the question con
Germs the Philippines. ana II lis known
that the Americans are highly pleased
at having so soon reached what they
consider a very Important phase in the
negotiations aud consider the two ses-
sions thus far held as satisfactory to
America 4 member OF the cofHfuis-
sion expressed the belief that the work
would be completed within one month.
In the Spanish camp great hopes are
built ON what they believe General
MERIT, will advise. nnmely. that the
Philippines are incapable of sef-sov-
ernment and that the whole situation
does not warrant America In taking
the responsibility for the entire Philip
pines The Spauiards are ready TO give
whatever America asks in the way OF
soaling stations. but will. 1t is claimed,
resist more. to the verge OF n renewal
Uf hostilitlcs.
mnuded the American troops at Ma
Mia arrived here today from Mar
settles. The general did not see the
United States Peace commissioners be-
fore the opening of the joint session to-
day.
The American commissioners held II
session this morning at their own of
fees, preparatory to the second meet
Ing with the Spanish commissioners,
which began at the commissioners
rooms In the foreign office at . o'clock
this afternoon. The plan Of work
directed to lac prepared by the secrc-
taries has not been perfected. as the
secretary of the Spanish commission
did not arrive here until today.
To-day's session lasted until o'clock
mt which hour the commissioners ad-
journed to meet ut o'clock next Fri
day afternoon, stIch Interval being nee
essary to allow separate delibcration
by each commission. The secretary OF
the Spanish commission will arrive to
night. The Spanish and American com
missioners Will be received tomorrow
by President Faure. The hour fixed
for the reception OF the Americans Is
4 40 In the afternoon. General Merritt
VIII accompany the Americans tn this
function. which viii be held nj the Pal.
ais de Elysec. The opinion * now held
that the work OF the commissions may
be finished within one month.
Madrid. Oct. 3.-The reported inten-
ton OF the United States government
to retain the whole Of the Philippine
islands has created almost a state Of
stupefaction here. and II X semi-of-
iicially announced that the Spanish
government has resolved to vigorously
combat any action. which 1t is claimed.
the terms Of the peace protocol pre-
clude
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-10-08
WANTS TWO ISLANDS.
Opinion. as to What Amer cans win De
mand of spsta.

Chicago. Oct "A special from
Washington TO the Record says:
GIL Bias, the French newspaper. has
made pretty close guess nj the In
structions OF the peace commissioners
and the policy OF the United States
concerning the Philippine islands.
While nobody outside the Cabinet cir
Gle knows definitely what the instruc
tions are. II is the general understand
ing among congressman and others
who have been consulted by the Prcsi-
dent that our government Will demand
the absolute cesslon OF the island of
Luzon and also the island OF Palawan.
which commands the entrance to the
China sea. and Is recommended by
naval authorities as the most available
location for n naval station. IL Is also
understood that our commissioners
will demand all of the commercial ad-
vantages that are enjoyed 10y Spain In
the remainder OF the Philippines. and
that no part of the archipelago shall be
transferred to any other nation with
out the consent of our government
AT the same time the American com
missioners are given very wide discre-
tion In the details of the agreement.
Having complete confidence in their
Judgment and patriotism the President
has not attempted to tie their hands.
j HTee OF tUe toI1illsSiOutTS-ba
Frye and Reid-nre expansionists; Day
and Gray are not.
1t is expected that the Spanish gov
crnment VIII show the greatest tenac-
ity In objecting to the provision which
prevents the transfer of the sovereign
~ OF any OF the islands without the
consent OF the United States. II Is gen
orally assumed by the diplomatists
here that Spain intends TO get rid Of
the whole Of the archipelago and that
there Is already secret understanding
for the sale OF naval station to Ger
many for price which will cover part
of the cost of the war. Spain cannot re-
tain any OF the Philippines without n
continual conflict with the natives. The
insurgents are In active hostility In
several of them already. and 1t will
cost more than they are. worth to en-
force Spanish authority. At the same
time the Spanish government will not
care TO be haEipered by any conditions
in disposing of ;heni-
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-10-08

Glenwood. Colo. Oct. All reports
received here indicate that the forest
fires have been put out by last nights
rain and snow.
Idaho Springs. Colo. Oct. 2.-Rains
have been falling in the mountains.
and II is consequently believed TINT the
forest fires raging on the west slope Of
the divide have about been put under
control.
Lcadvillc. Colo. Oct. "A light
snowfall last night appears to have
somewhat checked the forest fires that
were threatening some of the mining
sections OF this country. From the lat
est reports. however. it is learned the
snow was entirely too light to extin-
guish the flames, and unless another
snowfall comes within the next forty
eight hours 1t Is feared that much
damage will be done In Lake Park and
ST. Kevin sections. The weather at
Leadville tonight Is cloudy and cold.
breckenridge. Colo, Oct. IA slight
fall Of snow last night put n damper on
the forest fires in this vicinity.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-10-08
Rah,,.r HOLD. mp STAGE.

Empire City, Ore, Oct. about
O'Clock this morning the Roseburg-
Myrtle Point stage was robbed about
one mile east of the latter place by one
man with a revolver.
The driver. named Baker. was COM
manded to halt and after obeying was
ordered to throw out the mail bag.
Baker threw the way sack to the rob
ber, who Immediately told him II was
the registered bag he wnnted. After
getting the registered sack the high
wayman told Baker to drive on. Baker
cannot give a description Of the rob
ber.
There were sixteen registered letters
in the sack, containing between &SO0
and $1,000. Sheriff Gage was notified
and was upon the ground early this
forenoon. but at last accounts had dis.
covered no clue.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-10-08
SENATOR QUAY ARRESTED.
Charges Grow Oat OF rhli.dsiphlA mask
Failure.

Philadelphia Oct. 3.-Warrnn's were
issued to-day for the arrest OF United
States Senator Matthew Stanley Quay.
his son. Richard Il Quay, eS-State
Treasurer cBnjamin J. Haywood and
Charles II. Mckee of Pittsburg. law
partner OF Lieutenant Governor Lyon.
They are accused OF conspiracy with
John 3. Hopkins. formerly cashier of
the Peoples bank. to use public mon
les for their own use. Hopkins killed
himself last March shortly before the
banks failure.
Senator Quay and his son came UP
from Atlanta City as soon as they
heard OF their Intended arrest. They
promptly surrendered themselves and
Magistrate Jermon held them in 5000
bail each for hearing at noon next
Thursday. David II. Lena. the Repub-
lican leader. became their hondsman.
and this afternoon they returned To the
seashore. BY advice OF their attorney
they declined to discuss the case. They
will come back to the city Wednesday
SO as TO he in full time for the hearing.
Mr. Haywood is In Montana and Mr..
Mckee In New York.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-10-08

This decision was not rendered o.
Mr.. Mckinley until yesterday
The Republican is enabled TO Sive
the first authentic Information OF tne
decision OF the President that he VIII
not be able. at this time. 10 accept fhe
cordial Invitations given him TO Visit
Denver through the following teie-
gram sent to this paper by MI SIC
Kinley's private secretary, Mr.. J. n.
Porter:
The limited time allowed to the
Presidents trip viii preclude the pos
slbIllty OF his extending II further
west than Omaha
The President win be in Omaha Oct
t. The railroads running to that city
from Denver have made a special rate
from this city to Omaha for the oc-
casion and many Denver and other
Colorado people will undoubtedly take
advantage Of the reduced railroad fnre
and accept the opportunity TO see the
exposition and the chief magistrate oi
the nation AT the same time at nom
inul cost.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-10-08
wh.r. r.oop. WIN W n,.r.

Washington. -. C.. Oct. i.-Thc fol-
lowing statement WAS given out AT the
War Department to-day: W
''rhe secretary of war being ques-
toned as to quartering of troops dur
ing the winter has had the matter I'M
der careful consideration and has de-
termined for the good of the service
and the welfare OF the men that they
should he in open camps In n climate
where. daring the winter. they can
drill and have free open air exercise
'.The troops. therefore. will be quar-
tered in the Middle Southern states,
where they can live In tents as provid-
ed by plan OF the quartermaster gem
cral. which gives stoves to each three
tents Joined together-two sleeping
rooms and one sitting room"
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-10-08

I'm bolder man than you.sir." said
m English laborer to his master. not
long ago. 81 burst spend my last far
den, and you dursen't." The laborer
never looked forward at all. On the
contrary, ,hriftiness is often taught the
classes by the masses. A little Ger
man girl who sells violets In tho
streets of a western city was question
ed the other day by her teacher, who
learned that she sold about twenty
flve-cent punches each school day with
more on Saturdays and holidays. and
that she raised the violets herself
"You must be great help to your
father" was the comment. oh" was
the quick reply. Il do not need to do
It. Father earns enough for us all,
but am doing this to go to college. l
have three hundred dollars In the bank
already The teacher, a Harvard
graduate. realizing that the child could
draw larger check than himself. went
away thoughtful
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-10-08

While the really brave and true
women OF the country have been work
Ing and suffering for the boys in blue
cheering them through every III tina,
befeli and trying to make their life and
their burdens as easy as possible. other
ladies, OF n more hysterical and sell
fish turn of mind. have done their best
to make the soldiers aware OF every
III the camp life bore for them, and
have even tried 10 stir up mutiny and
desertion. 1t is very good thing that
ladies OF this temperament are decid-
edly outnumbered by the good sensible
women, who not only know how &c
meet suffering hravely themselves, but
can teach and help others to bear II
with the same fortitude.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-10-08

Washington. Oct. 4.-Colonel William
]. Bryan left here to-day after n stay
OF ten days. during which he talked
with the President aud the war on
cials concerning the future Of his regi-
ment and incidentally suffered from a
touch OF mnlnrial fever.
The colonel has apparently entirely
recovered from his illness. He was nc
companied by Mrs. Bryan. who will
10 with him for short rest In vir-
ginIa and then to Florida, where Colo
mel Bryan rejoins his regiment. Colo
mel Bryan had heard nothing final m
to the disposition OF his regiment up
to the time Of his departure.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-10-08

Sir Hugh Nelson, premier OF Queens
land; Sir George H Reid, premier OF
New South Wales. and Sir George H.
Turner premier OF Victoria, recently
met In conference and discussed plans
for Pacific cable. They decided to
make the definite offer that II Great
Britain and Canada collectively would
guarantee dve-pinths OF the cost OF
laying the new cable they would rec
ommend their respective legislatures
TO contribute one-ninth each. asking
New Zealand to contribute the re-
manning one-ninth.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-10-08

1t is reported everywhere that Gu
ban flags are n drug on the market. and
dealers who have loaded up with them
count them dead loss. This is in
itself a matter OF small moment. for
there is no special reason why Ameri'
cans should buy Cuban flags. but It ia
not time to forget Cuba yet. ~ most
people seem in danger OF doing. The
most serious part OF the problem which
We so light-heartediy took up II yet TO
come.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-10-08

Washington, ID. c., Oct. 4.-Thc COM
mission which Is investigating the con-
duct OF the war has decided to call
down all editors. clergymen and others
who are declaiming about the suffering
of the soldiers and the mismanagemenf
OF the campaign and ask for the evil
dence upon which they base their asser-
tions. Several sermons have recently
beer delivered from pulpiis In WASH
Ington aud other cities in which the
War Depanmer. has been severely
criticised and III some cases bitterly
denounced. The preachers have been
asked to prove their charges and A
number OF editors who have made sl,eS
cific attacks have been politely request
ed to assist the commission in ascerfain-
ing the facts.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-10-08
Afraid Of P.r.. aaoss

Paris. Oct. 2.-Disortiers resulting
from she Dreyfus case have caused in
tense alarm among the foreigners at the
hotels. and It IN probable that an exo-
dus will take place, the guests fearing
grave developments
The working class. 20 far, has s-,,d
aloof, but the leaders Of the rival pCr.
ties are doing their utmost to stir tbo.1
up, and It is believed that the disorders
will be repeated
Disorders, the majority Of them be-
ing in the vicinity Of the once OF the
Libre Parole. took place during the
evening. Many persons we're saightly
injured, though sticks were the oE1y
weapons used Several arrests were
made.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-10-08
FATAL WISCONSIN FIRES.
Oss hundred Persons Reported MiasiDg At
Kice's Lake.

Milwaukee. Wis. Oct. 2-rhe pecu-
niary damage by the forest fires In the
northwestern part OF the state canno,
be estimated NJ present. II may
amount anywhere between one and five
million dollars. Many days will clapsc
before the extent of the ruin OF the
fiery element VIII be known. a general
rain Is falling throughout the state to-
night. This VIII undoubtedly put an
end to the devastation. Clarke. Chippe-
VA and Barron counties appear to have
suffered the greatest destruction.
Over 100 people are reported missing
In the vicinity of Rice Lake. Sixty
families are homeless near Cumberland.
Seyenty-iive families mt Turtle Lake
and many farmers have lost all their
property and had II narrow escape
themselves. 1t Is also believed many
persons were burned to death In their
efforts Mt fighting the flames, being I'M
able to escape when their efforts failed.
Many narrow escapes are reported.
party of loggers In charge Of Aug
ust Mason of Chippewa Falls, were re-
turning from the camps at Cedar Lake.
They had race for their lives, hnv-
Ing handicap over the flames Of eight
netles, and having but one mile TO COW
4. 70 reach n place OF safety. The par.
~ made for n lake mounted on horses.
Win the heat and smoke almost nm.
beasnble the first Ees.tion Of the bog
xers and their horkaE i.zr.sv reached
the goal in time. dashing into the lake
where they remained until the names
passed over. Four men who were In
the rear are missing and are believed tc
have been lost.
Many persons sought refuge In wells
Reports from Cumberland Lake this
afternoon, say the town ID tn danger
Business was suspended and the citi-
xers were out In an endeavor to check
the names.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-10-08

The close interm.ngling o, ways OF
peace and ways OF war is seen In
China, where two rival alien powers
have been d!sputing. each over the
right Of the other to construct railroads
and develop the resources OF the coun-
try. Their opposition is based on the
knowledge that such extension Of the
appliances Of civilization is means OF
political control and source Of advan-
tage In war. Cultivate peace for the
sake Of preparation for war. and 20
70 war for the sake Of the blessings Of
psace-that II the paradoxieal rule OF
moasrn statesmAnship.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-10-08
s..,i n.,or..y for T..p.r.sc..

Ottawa. Ont. Oct. "A plebiscite on
the question OF prohibition was taken
in the Dominion to-day, and at mid
night 1t appears as II the temperance
people had carried the day, but by =
small majority. This will have but lit
tie effect. as 1t was generally under
stood that the majority would have to
be very pronounced. Quebec province,
a expected, went strongly agaInst. In
Montreal city alone the majority piled
IN against It was about 5000 and u
was Overwhelmingly defeated in all
the smaller cities and towns.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-10-08

A reaction against political bossism
Is setting In. The system which De-
gan in the crowded wards OF the biz
cities has grown and fruct!fed In every
stratum of American politics. The
people are disgus;ed with bossism
They are making ready TO pull 1t out
by the roots and cauterlze the wound.
They will begin In the ward precinct
and finish in the white house.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-10-08
Oa,c,ai Excursion Tr.ia to the Pittsburl
C0neinve-

Denver. Oct. 3.-Gran Commandery
of Colorado, knights Tempars. have
selected the Santa Fe as the official
route to the Twen:y-seventh Triennial
Conclave to meet at Pittsburg. Penn
sylvania. October 10th to 14th.
The official train will leave Denver at
{ 90 D. m, Colorado Springs $50 p. m.
Pueblo n:1O p. M, Friday, October 1th.
Through Pullman palace sleepers Will
run, Denver TO Pittsburg. without
change via the A.. L. & 8. +. to Chica-
60 thence over the Pennsylvania rail-
road, arriving in Pittsburg Monday
morning, October 9th, in time for open
ing session.
Berth rate, Denver to Pittsburg, $50.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-10-08

Lillian Russell is playing to crowded
houses in Berlin and the prospects are
good for German husband. A Ger
man delegate in the next International
convention OF Lillian's en-husbands
would give variety to the proceedings.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-10-08

Norfolk. Va. Oct. 4.-Whcn Sparks
circus exhibited mt Franklin. near here.
the lion tamer added to the program
by putting his head into the lions
mouth. The lion shut down crushing
the trainers head. The lions mate
sprung on the body Of the prostrate
man and tore II to pieces.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-10-08

1.-THE American people still have lots
OF ginger In them observes an en-
thusiastlc contemporary. Then why
all this talk about anneIing jamaica.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-10-08

Those people In oklshoma who
turned out and lynched Judge OF the
court must be very tastld!ous concern
Ing the quality o. justice In that terri
tory.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-10-08

We should manage our fortune as We
10 our health. enjoy It when good. be
patient when 1t is bad. and never ap-
ply violent remedies except in cases o'
Axtreme necessity.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-10-08

Theodore Roosevelt will soon be
mustered out OF the rough riding serv-
Ice into the rough writing department.
rherell be fun then.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-10-08

Clean blood means a clean skin. Ne
beauty withoutit Cascarets, Candy Cathar-
tic cleans your blood and keeps 1t clean. BY
stirring mp the lazy liver and driving all i'm
purttiss from the body. Begin to-day to
banish pimples. boiIs. blotchss, ,biaekheads,
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Cascaretx, beauty for ten ccnsA- All drug
etsts. satisfaction guaranteed toc. 95c. b6o
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-10-08

Denver, Oct. 3.-The Republican this
morning says: IN
President Mckinley has definitely
deciled not to extend his approaching
western trip beyond Omaha.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-10-08

when you were at the seashore didn''
you enjoy studying the people?' "Wher
am at the seashore 1 always study tn,
hotel clerk
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-10-08

Cove,ousness. like a candle Ill-made,
smothers the spiendor Of a happy for
tune in Its own grease.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-10-08

A man that studieth revenge keepeth
his own wounds green, which other
wise would heal and do well.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-10-08

was Josephine popular at your sum.
mer resortI Popular? The landlord
had to pay her to retire at night"
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-10-08

Two bottles OF Piso's Cure for Con.ump
zion cured u's OF bad lung trouble--Mrs. J.
Nichols Princeton. Ind. March III Is.G
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-10-08

bis melon patch and broke up a camp
meeting.