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Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-02-04
Col. RUFUS Body Found.

The forces of Gen. Valderamma, it is re-
ported. have found the body of Lieut.. Col.
Ruiz, who was executed by the late Gen.
Aranguren in Cuba. Further investiga-
ton will be necessary before the report
will be finally'accepted.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-02-04
New Gas Company Out of the Field

The Kalamazoo Gas Company, which
sought Il charter from Sioux Falls under
an agreement to furnish ST gas, the price
now being 81, has withdrawn its applica-
ton. The council decided to demand a
OF bond $4,000 from the new company. to
I've forfeited otlle city in case the new COM
pany failed to keep its agreements. The
new company did not furnish the bond.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-02-04
Coal Prices Go I'm.

The Chicago Tribune says the coal opcr-
ators will shortly advance the price of
their product % cents a ton as the result
Of the recent interstate joint conference of
operators and miners, who conceded to the
latest advance of 10 cents a ton for min
inv
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-02-04
M'CALL ACQUITTED.
The Jury Declares Him Not Guilty
of Murder.

The case of Phil Mccall, charged with
murder, was given to the jury at Pipestone,
Mimi, Saturday afternoon. After four
hours delibcration the jury returned a vcr-
dict of acquittal.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-02-04
Bank in Receivers Hands.

The comptroller of the currency went TO
Philadelphia Saturday and failing to agree
with the managers for the voluntary liqui-
iaton OF the Chestnut Street National
Bank, selected q. $. Earle, jr., as receiver.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-02-04
Fire at Mt. Sterling, III.

The Bloomfield Hotel and other prop
erty at Mt. Sterling, ILL.,, valued at $780,
0Oo. burned. Albert Piper Was killed by IL
fallin. wall. am! three nr more injured.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-02-04
ELkEs WINS THE RACE.
Waller Loses the Sin !,ay Race by
Two Yards.

The finish of the big 72-hour bike race at
Pittsburg was exciting and was Il desper-
ate effort of the two leaders, Waller and
Elkes, to carry off the big end of the purse.
Five minutes before the finish all the
other riders left the track giving the two
high men clear way to fight for the honor
and money. The score was.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-02-04
Favor Free Homes BilD.

The senate committee OIL Indian affairs
has authorized a favorable report upon
Senator Pettigrew's bill for free home-
steads on abandoned Indian reservations
as an amendment to the Indian appropriate
lion bill.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-02-04
Lockhart Goes to Washington.

Land Commissioners Lockhart has gone
10 Washington to look after a number of
state filings on land selections which are
not being acted upon by the department as
rapidly as desired.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-02-04
relegraphers' chief Suspended.

S. T. NJ. Pearson, president of the order
of Railway Telegraphers of the United
States and Canada, has been suspended by
the executive committee for conduct unbe-
coming an official of the order. The matter
will be passed on at the next meeting of
the grand lodge.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-02-04
Runner KilnatrirE R.,.on

George Tincier, the Irish runner, de-
featcd Charles Fitzpatrick, the American,
Saturday in the second of their series of
races in London.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-02-04
Fatally Hurt IN a Runu,x,v

William Higgenbothum, a farmer, died
Mt Stursis from injuries sustained in a run
away recently. He was, prior to last June.
~resluentof South SiouxC City, Neb., where
lie settled in 1859. lie was 81 years of aye.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-02-04
Recruits for AInskn.

Three Alaskan gold seekers will leave
Egai February Z for the Klondike gold
fieius. Each has taken out life insurance
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-02-04

The report that Russia has offered China
a loan on the same terms as Great Britain
has been confirmed in Pckin.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-02-04

Michael Hoffman, IL pioneer whole
sale liquor merchant of Kansas City,
has assigned. The liabilities are stated at
$l0o,0)o. and the assets at about $4,000.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-02-04
Charles Draper Gets Iife.

Cn0rleS paper Gets Life.
Charles l.. Draper was found guilty of
the murder of Charles l.. Hastings at
Jacksonville. ILL.,, and given a life sen.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-02-04
DECIDES FoR sTuRa,s.
Supreme Courts Decision Is Against
Alkalt Creek Settlers.

" WI = ~
Alkalt Creek Settlers.
A decision handed down by the supreme
court the other day is of particular interest
to the Black Hill. 1t was the case of Far
well VS.. the Sturgis Water Company. The
main point in this case is raised by the set
tiers along a small stream known as AL
kali Creek, who sue for damages claimed
to he caused by diverting from the creekth
water from a spring known as Davenport
Springs. The water from this spring was
retained by dams aud is used to supply
the city of Sturgis and Fort Meade with
water. The defense was that the fOrma-
ton was such that the water from the Da-
venpOrt spring did not increase the supply
OF water in the creek, and no damage is
done by taking the water for the use of
the city. The court reversed the finding
OF the lower court and holds for the city.
Implicatcs Arnell in Cattle Stealing.
By the confession of A. NJ. Smith, who
was recently held to appear before the
grand jury at Chamberlain to answer to
the charge of selling liquor to an Indian,
Ora Arnell, a we'll known character, has
been implicated in stealing cattle from the
ranges. Arncll grew suspicious and fled,
1t is believed, to the interior of the ceied
Sioux lands. The fugitive is a young man
about a or % years of age. lie can easily
he identified by the fact that the second
finger on his right hand has been taken off
at the second joint. His occupation has
been chiefly that Of Il cow-puncler.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-02-04
Calls ON LINDSAY to Resign.

The Kentucky senate has passed a reso-
luton asking Senator Lindsay to resign,
because lie is opposed to free silver.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-02-04

New South Dakota Corporation.
Articles of incorporation have been filed
for the Monte Cristo Mining and Milling
Company of Colorado, With headquarters
at Deadwood, and a capital of 3,OOO,O 0o.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-02-04

RUSSIANS Raise a Peculiar Grain
The Russians of Mcpherson County are
raisinga species of grain which has the
properties of both barley and rye, the seed
having been brought from Russia. They
have no special name for it, hut say that it
will grow and yield better in dry seasons
than in wet ones. 1t makes a splendid
feed for stock.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-02-04
Implicated Arnell in Cattle stealinc
Woman Prcacacr Nc.icns.

Rev. Ida Sherman, who has been pastor
of the Baptist Church in Deadwood for the
last three years, has rendered her resigna-
ton and it has been accepted. She will
be succeeded by Rev. e. J.. Kirk of Den
YER. Miss Sherman has been especially
interested in city mission work. She will
he missed most by the Chinese, among
whom she has spent most of her time.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-05-26
SPANISH FLEET
Z IS BOTTLED UP.
Commodore Schley Guards the
Neck Of the Bottle.
SAMPSON IS NOT FAR AKAY,
A Call for $4,000 More Volun.
teers Has Been Issued.

Wichita, May While no official
advlces have been received at Wash
ington, there is every reason to believe
that Schley has Admiral Cervera bot
tied up in the harbor of Santiago de
Cuba. Secretary Long says such is
undoubtedly true. President McKin.
ley, In response to numerous inquiries,
has stated that from the best advices
he has received, there is little room to
doubt that Cervera Is bottled up by
Scbley,
In addition to stating his beliefs as
to the accuracy of the report that
Cervera is bottled up, Secretary Long
has no hesitancy In saying that Schley
ican have whatever aid is necessary,
which practically means that Samp-
sons feet is not far away
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS.
Wichita, May 25.-Presideut Nc.
Kinley has just issued a proclamation
calling for $1,000 more volunteers.
This will make total of 2SO, 700 men
In the field.
TROOPS TO MOVE SOON.
Wichita, May 25.-EQuipments for
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-05-26
MillOr-Fox NuptiaIs,

A large crowd gathered at Bethel
church near Rome Sunday evening TO
witness the ceremony which united
In wedlock Perry E. Miller and Lettie
B. Fox. The church was filed to It's
utmost capacity, and many were un.
able to enter the door. The writer
was one Of the unfortunate ones who
found the way hlOckaded,
Promptly att O'Clock the contract.
ing parties, headed by their attend.
ants and the officiating minister
marched in to beautiful march very
artiStically rendered by the groom's
sister Miss Clara Miller, assisted by
her brother Fred Miller, and took
their places in front where Rev. j. F.
Cunningham promptly tied the knot
that united them for life, as husband
and wife.
The bride was attired In a beduti.
full gown Of cream henrietta, while
the groom wore the conventional
black.
? At the close OF the ceremony the
organist struck up another march and
the contracting parties were soon OF
for the brides home where a grand
reception was rendered them, an
elegant supper was served, and many
useful presents awarded, and cougratu-
lations passed and received.
Quite q number Of friends and
relatives we're present at the recep-
tlon. Mr.. and Mrs.IMilier will spend a
few weeks travelling on the Pacific
coast, after which they will begin
Housekeeping 10 Rome where Mr..
Miller is Santa Fe station agent.
They are az estlmable young couple
and as they 60 through life they
carry with them the best wishes of
the entire neighborhood, and the
congratulations Of all their acquaint-
ances aud former associates.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-05-26

The worst looking sight In the
nature Of dishgured humanity that
ever struck the city,was here Tuesday
In the person OF young man named
Cummings. His whole face, from the
eyes to his chin, and from cheek.bone
to cheek.bone, is missing. Five
months ago he was shot by a boy at
Grandyiew, Tex. He 10 on his way to
Chicago. Cummings was here last
year and hung around the armory and
drilled with the guards. That was
before theaccident happened to him.
Many people recognized him Tuesday.
He lives on milk, a bottle Of which he
carries In his pocket. The milk is
conveyed TO his stomach by a rubber
tube, which he sticks 10 his throat,
and raising the bottle, pours 1t down
his neck. He 10 absolutely the sickli-
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-05-26

A great many conflicting stories are
In circulation concerning the Cuban
insurgents. One story is that they
are too uear starved TO fight iapd be.
side havelEoshing but machetes; an
other story is that they are rapidly
marching on Spanish forts and are
ready to assist the United States 10
capturing Cuba.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-05-26

Thos. Monley is advocating the es-
tablishment Of a cooking school in con.
nection with the enlarged County
High school. The matter has been
presented to several Of the trustees
and viii uest likely be brought to the
attention Of the commissioners.
Some Of Mr.. Monley's ideas of the
benefits that would accrue therefrom
are given to us as follows: 1T would
furnish board to out-of-town students
at cost; the yictuals would be whole
some; would teach practical hygiene;
science in cooking is necessity;
it would be great saving in the cost
Of running the school; it would learn
girls to cook, to be smart and clean,
10 wait on the table; it would learn
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-05-26

The statement made by the Spanish
minister Of the interior that the gov.
ernment is likely to resort to privat-
eering does not cause any apprehen-
sion among officials at Washington.
One of the highest authorities Of the
Navy department says Spain would
adopt priyateering If she felt it to be
to her interest," without waiting for
this country to give any pretext for
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-05-26

Wichita, May 25.--The last cable
connecting Cuba with Spain was in
all probability cut today, and the iSO.
iati0n Of Cuba is now complete
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-05-26

them etiquette and not to be abashed
10 company; we lead the world in pro-
ductiOn, and ought to lead 10 consum.
ton; 1t would advertise Sumner
county TO the world; lady graduate
is not educated If kitcbenology is
omitted" and therefore the cooking
school ought to be established.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-05-26
BUT''TREY'S S.
TERMS CASH.

! the volunteers 81 Chattanooga are
being rapidly gotten in readiness and
Ithe tr0nDs expect 80 move on Cuba
within fifteen days. By actual count
there are 1884 soldiers at Chat.
tanu0ga
LAST CABLE CUT.
Wichita, May 25.-The last cable
connecting Cuba with Spain was in
all probability cut today, and the iSo.
lation Of Caba is now complete.
OREGON HAS ARRIVED.
Wichita, May 25.-Secretary Long
today announced the arrival of the
battleship Oregon at Jupiter Inlet,
Fla, at midnight last night.
MOETEJO TO BE COURTMARTIALED.
New York, May 25.-A dispatch
from Hong Kong asserts that Admiral
MOntejO, commander of the Spanish
squadron destroyed by Admiral
Dewey, is to be court martialed on
the charge Of cOwardice. This dis
patch also alleges that the captain OF
the Spanish revenue cutter Callao,
more recently captured by boat of
the United States fleet as she was
entering Manila Bay, is to be shot for
not returning the fire Of the Ameri.
cans.
LATEST ALLIANCE NEWS.
London, May 23,-The st. James
Gazette this afternoon In its financial
article says: "The foreign market
this morning several leading dealers
were said to be In possession Of
advance news Of the Forthcoming an.
DOuncement Of Franco-Spanish
alliance, hence the rise In Spanish
As" 10 connection with the above it
is currently reported that the recent
speeches Of the Marquis Of Salisbury
and Mr. Joseph Chamberlain did not
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-05-26

The alumni Of the city High school
met at the home Of Miss Flora Fulta
Monday night and completed arrange.
ments for banquetting the County
High school graduates The banquet
will be given at the home OF W. A.
Rem on the evening Of June 8. The
alumni were at loss TO find a suit.
able place for holding the banquet
until Mr.. Rem, without solicitation,
rendered them the use Of bis home
for that purpose.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-05-26
WELLINGTON, SUMNER COUNTY, THURSDAY MAY 26 1905

such action. 1t is felt, however, that
Great Britain, Germany and France
will have considerable TO say in case
Spain resorts to privateering. The
commerce Of these countries with the
United States would suffer very
severely by Spanish privateering and
Its effect would be far more disastrous
to these foreign interests than to the
shipping Of the United States. 1t
was this influence of Great Britain,
Germany and France, which forced
Spain reluctantly to fOreGo privateer-
ing and Is not thought probable the
foreign influences will now consent to
have theii commerce destroyed.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-05-26

est looking freak that ever struck
Wellington. Imagine a man with
the entire front Of his face gone, from
bis eyes to his chin, and nothing
In the hole but tongue that finds no
palate or teeth to enable it to utter q
sound except gurgle.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-05-26

The farmers are already Offering
good wages for hands to help harvest
wheat. A farmer living on the Mn
nescah northeast Of Wellington, Sat-
urday engaged two men with teams
at Is per day each and is boarding
them and their horses in idleness free
until he 10 ready for harvest.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-05-26

s. Crane OF this city, probably can
read the Cuban war news with more
interest than any other man In this
part Of the state. He is familiar with
many OF the prominent places 10 the
West Indies mentioned in the war dis
patches, having visited Cuba, Jamaica
and all Of the Bahama islands several
years ago while on tour Of South
America and Mexico. Mr.. Crane says
he knows Montejo Bay, mentioned
prominently in dispatches yesterday
morning, as well as he knows Yelling
ton. He stayed month ia jamaica,
and has travelled all over the city OF
Havana and saw all its Notifications,
including the famous old Moro castle.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-05-26

With the beginning of the present
week all Spanish vessels in United
States ports which sailed after the
outbreak Of war are subject to seizure
as we'll as all Spanish merchantmen
found on the high seas, save where
they left ports Of the United States
before April2l last. The presidents
proclamation of war allowed such
ships lying In our ports or bound for
them thirty days In which to dis.
charge cargo and also insured them
safe passage home. The period of
time, expired last Saturday night.
This, it is expected, will tend 10 free
the state department from complica-
tions.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-05-26
The Front and Side

and Oack-in fact the whole point Of
our argument is, that we give better
value in shoes than anyone else 10 the
city. This is not merely an empty
statement, but it is backed up by a
stock that has no superior.
There is combination of good
things about our Shoes. Once con.
Sidered they prove irresistible.
Good quality is first, of course, then
there IS style and fire workmanship,
md the whole capnad Win prices
that seem ridiculous.y low.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-05-26
THE TERROR LINGERS.

Condensed war news: Washington
still denies the reported battle 10 the
vicinity OF Windward passage, but
persistent rumors are continuously
circulated; there must be some fire
where there Is so much. smoke. =. Two
American warships are reported to be
in front Of Santiago. The Cadiz fleet
is reported maneuvering of the coast
Of Spain, trying her guns and speed;
the feet will soon sail for destination
unknown. The Franco -Hispano al
lance Is denied. The sending Of the
Manila expedition may result in CON-
pelling the United State to assume a
protectorate over the Hawaiian
islands or annex them; the transports
must stop at Hawaii 70 replenish their
coal bunkers, and that would be a
gross breach Of neutrality for Hawaii;
Hawaii is willing to make the bresch.
The Alicante, lying at the mouth
OF Fort de France harbor, which was
supposed to be aSpanish hospital ship,
turns out to be collier; the United
States consul has warned France not
TO allow her to take on the excess Of
coal. Spain continues to make
"ominous moves" with the apparent
intention Of soaring somebody. The
The steamer Fanita loaded at Mobile
Tuesday with war munitions and
provisions for Cuba. ;. .Rioting has
broken out at Manila; the supply of
food will be exhausted in two weeks;
horse flesh sells at $3.50 per pound. :.
The number Of volunteers mustered
in is l12,0OO. Arthur Sewall has
offered Mckinley the transport
Roanoke, now at San Francisco.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-05-26

iclcr W WtSb AlTlCd, UuG CO tQlS lm.
pending alliance, against which Mr..
Chamberlain's allusiOn to an Anglo
American alliance was intended as
a counter-blast.
The strength Of silver Is attributed
to the prospective purchases to replace
the Withdrawals from the Bank Of
Spain, amounting to l35,OOO,OO pese-
tas since April l6.
SPANISH TROOPS LANDED.
Gibraltar, May 24.-Y esterday after
noon The Spanish steamer Rabat, OF
the Campagnie Trans-AtlautiQue
line, embarked a battalion at Alge-
cieTas, on the west side OF the bay of
Gibraltar, and sailed for Ceuta, Nor.
rocco, opposite Gibraltar. Ceuta has
many points OF resemblance to Gibrsl-
tar 1t has the chief Of the Spanish
preside on the African coast, the res.
ldeDCe OF military governor, and If
properly garris0ned can be made all
but impregnable. The governors res.
idence and the citadel are strongly
fortified. The elevation is so great
that the mountain was called by the
aGcients one of the pillars of Her.
culeS, the Rock of Gibraltar on the
other ssde OF the strait being the
other.
TO HARASs OUR FLEET.
Wichita, May PA dispatch from
Barcelona, Spain, to the London
Chronicle, says that evidently Spain
has abandoned the idea Of immediate.
ly sending relnfOrcements to the Phil.
ippineS and will devote her energy to
the war in the West Indies. 1t is be-
lieved in Spain that the purpose OF
Admiral Ceryera is to harass the
American fleets and lead them away
from Havana until the Cadiz fleet can
arrive and enter that port, when
Spain will no longer pursue defen-
sive, but aggressive, policy In the war.
The dispatch to the Chronicle also
states that 1000 Spanish soldiers left
Cadiz yesterday. They are believed
to be bound for the Canaries.
TO SUPPLY COAL.
Wichita, May PA vessel flying
the Norwegian flag and sailing with
Norwegian papers has been fitted up
on an elaborate scale in London as a
coal hulk. 1t is believed that she
will be used to supply Spanish vessels
with coal. IL is practically certain
that the vessel will be loaded with
$500 tons OF coal and will be towed
to the Cape Verde islands, whore she
will lie of the African coast unnotic.
ed and be re-supplied with coal from
passing vessels.
THE TERROR LINGERS.
St. Pierre, Martinique, May %, I p.
m.-There has been no change In the
situation here today. The hospital
ship Alicante lies at her new moor.
ings and the departure Of the torpedo
boat destroyer Terror isstill deferred.
Reports continue current that Ad.
miral Cervera's squadron will return
here to coal, but they are without
Condensed war news: Washington
still denies the reported battle 10 the
vicinity Of Windward passage, but
persistent rumors are continuously
circulated; there must be some fire
M 10 ~ n.u-