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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-20
GENERAL NEWS

Louis ALFELD, composition at the
Cincinnati Enquirer Office, shot his
sweetheart, Minnie Packner, at her
home inflicting a fatal wound, and
then killed himself. Jealousy was sup
posed to have been the cause.
IN bloody fight at a .'blind tiger
on Sandy Hook, near Barboursyitle,
Ky, four negroes were killed. The
whisky was the cause.
THE walls of two new houses being
erected at Baltimore. Md. fell the
other afternoon and seven men were
injured, two probably fatally
FoR the first time in 81 days Helen
Coppage tasted food on the 10th at New
York. 1t was her intention to fast 60
days. but her doctors forbade her to
continue it any longer on account of q
bad cold which she contracted. This
caused her TO become very weak. and
&c was feared that il might result in
zs1.5.T9 m m, n ~
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-20
ASK FoR AN ADvANcE.
United Mine Workers OF America Take I'M
portant Action at CnIu nbus.


COLUMBUS. o., Jan. I6. The United
Mine Workers of America decided to-
day to ask for an advance of ten cents
per ton on next years contract for
pick mining and three-fifths of the
pick mining price for machine mining
in Ohio, Illinois and Pennsylvania and
four-fifths in Indiana and other low
coal districts. The convention de-
cided that screens ought to be
| abolished, all coal to be weighed
unscreened. The convention will
go to Chicago uninstructed on
the differential but instructed to ask
operators to establish eight hours as a
days work. 1t is foreshadowed here
| that the National Federation of Labor
will probably select the miners as the
| organization to inaugurate the move
ment for the eight-hour system. on or
| before May l, as per action of the fed
eratiOn'S last convention
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-20
FOR CHURCH INSURANCE.
The Methodist Eoiscooai General Confer
ence incorporated a ComDsny.

The Methodist Eoiscooai General Confer
Incorporated COMPANY.
CHICAGO Jan. 16.-The Methodist
Insurance company. authorized by the
general conference of the Methodist
Episcopal church, has been incorpo-
rated under the laws OF the state of
Illinois and the headquarters will be in
Chicago. The company is restricted to
placing fire insurance upon property
owned by the denomination, such as
churches. schools and parsonages-
The intention is to have the Methodist
churches OF the United States carry
their own insurance. The scheme had
the sanction of the conference.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-20
An Uonsual PoIpt of Law

COLUMBIA, Mo-, Jan. 16.-ThoInas
Owens was not divorced from his wife
before her death, but he refused to pay
for her coffin on the ground that they
had separated with an agreement to
release each other from all obligations
A firm of local undertakes sued Owens.
but Justice Newman decided for the
defendant An appeal will be taken
to the circuit court
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-20
Sufficiently stuffed Already

''Did you say" inquired the cannibal
chieftain, that the captive had just been
graduated from college."
He so stated, believe" replied the head
chef, deferentially.
IF that is the case" continued the dusky
potentate, Il think you may dispense with
the stuffing."-N. " Press
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-20
INSURGENTS STOP WORK.
Over a Million Tobacco Plants Burned IN
Cuba-No Sugar Grinding.

Cuba-No Sugar Grinding.
New YORK, jan 16--According to
the Heratd's correspondent in Havana,
the insurgents destroyed 1000, 600 to-
bacco plants growing under the pro-
lection of forts at Camaiuani, Santa
Clara province, on the night of. Janu-
airy 3. and $4,000 plants within sight OF
the forts OF Sitto Grande- a CORE
spondent who has just made a journey
from Havana to Sagua Ia Grande re-
ports that not one sugar mill is grind
inc
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-20
nlissourtans at omaha.

OMAHA, Neb., Jan. I6.-One hundred
Missourians are here looking at the
partially finished buildings of the
Transmississippi and International ex-
position. The tourists came from Kan
sas City, St Louis and St. Joseph and
smaller towns throughout the state,
their object being to determine the adj
visibility of erecting Missouri build
ing at Omaha's coming great show.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-20
VICTIM OF FAITH CURE.
Mrs Agsie Woods. or Webster City, Ia
Dies Withnnt Proner Attention.

WEBSTER CITY. Ia. JAN I6. Mrs
Ag lie Woods died at II O'Clock this
m ,rning. a victim of faith cure. and
n.ighbors denounced the treatment
accorded her as outrageous She was
deprived of a physicians care. All
the faith cure people did was to sit by
her bedside and tell her she would not
die and that it was the devil who was
in her which made her think she
would She died believing that she
was possessed of an evil spirit.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-20

ST. PAUL. Mimi, Jan. 16-The Min
nesota grand lodge of masons has de-
clared that all insurance companies
operating under masonic titles in the
state of Minnesota are unmasonic. and
that masons must not insure in them.
The order will take effect March L
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-20
PensIon. Tor MissonrI Ind.an FIe

WASHINGTON. Jan. Webster Da-
Wis. assistant secretary of the interior,
has rendered a decision that the mem
bers of Capt Pollard's company of the
Fourth Missouri mounted volunteers
of the Blackhavk war were pensicna-
BILE under the law.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-20
a valid Objection.

A man who had been convicted of bur
glary in St. Louis was asked the usual
question::
prisoner, do you know of any reason
why sentence should not be pronounced on
you according to laws"
ssWhy, your honor. of course do. IfT
am to be cooped up in Jefferson City It will
break up my business here."-N. Y. World.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-20

Rheumatism
Is permanently cured
By Hoods Sarsaparilla
Which neuraIiZeS the
Lactic acid in the blood.
Thousands who were
Sufferers write that they
Have felt no symptoms
Of Rheumatism since
Taking Hoods Sarsaparilla
Arizona republican., 1898-03-08
LUMBERMEN IN DANGER.
Snow Bound in Maine and Runnin 2
 Short of Provisions.

Bangor, Me, March 7.-C. D. Hatha- way of the firm of Hathaway & Whit tier arrived in Old Town today from his lumber camps off the line of the Bangor & Aroostook railroad. He re- ports that the snow is eight feet deep on the level at his camps and all through the vicinity. For week past all of Hathaway & Whittier's and Rog- CTS camp crews have been busy shov- cling out the road, fourteen miles long, in order that food and fodder may be brought in for the men and horses who have been in danger of starva- tion. Over 100 men are at work in the drifts, and it is hoped that the road will be broken out in few days more.
 News comes from the camps of Bow man and Gray and Foster Brothers, forty miles off the Bangor & Aroos- took road, that the stock of hay and grain in those camps became exhausted some days ago and that the horses are being fed with flour. There is net enough flour to last more than few days and it is reported that Bowman and Gray will kill forty horses to pre- vent their starving.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-08
MENOCAL ON TRIAL.
The Engineer Accused of Culpable
 1nefficiency.

New York, March 1.-The court mar tial selected by Secretary of the Navy Long to investigate the charges of cul-
 pablo inetiiciency in the performance
 of duty made against Civil Engineer A. G. Menocal, assembled today at the Brooklyn navy yard. The charges
 grew out of faulty work on the New York dry dock executed while Engi- neer Menocal was acting as chief in spector. At the time the charges were formulated he was in Nicaragua
 with the canal commission, but was plored in naval circles that its in- vestigation should be found necessary while the trial of Captain Carter at Savannah is still occupying the public
 mind, but under the statutory limi- tations governing the trials of officers
 of the navy department was left no alternative.
 Engineer Menocal's chief defense
 will be that he was not responsible,
 inasmuch as he was absent when the
 outer line of piles was driven. It is
 in connection with this line that the
 charges of faulty construction are
 made. Engineer Menocal has the rel ative rank of commander, hence the
 officers composing the court are senior to him. The civil engineer corps is represented by Commander N. D. Endicott, but objection has been made to him on the ground that as a
 member of the Nicaragua canal com
 mission of 1895 he filed charges of de- liberate falsehood against Menocal.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-08
BEATEN BY THE RAILROAD.
Supreme Court Decision in the Ne.
 braska Case.

Washington, March 7-Justice Har- Ian today delivered his opinion in the Nebraska maximum freight rate case. He held the Nebraska law contrary to the fourteenth amendment in that it authorized the taking of property without due process of law and was therefore invalid. Hence the railroad won.
 The celebrated case of the Bcydel Power Brake company vs. the West inghouse company is un the do cket of the supreme court for Tearg lment This is the third hearing of the case which involves millions. Twice be- fore it has been fully argucd a1d just that many times the learned judges have been unable to make up their minds concerning the issues involved
Arizona republican., 1898-03-08
FEELING AT WASHINGTON.
An Impression That the Situation l.
 Unusually Grave.

Washington, March 7.-The senti- ment at the capitol today and especial ly on the house side was unanimous in the support of the action of the pres ident in declining to recall General Lee. The immense gravity of the sit uation seemed profoundly to impress the members. Without regard to party all united in commenting the presi- dents firm stand and the unanimous desire expressed was in support of any measure he may deem necessary to maintain the American contention.
 Representative Livingstone of Geor- gia, minority member of the naval affairs committee, declared he would vote for anything the president would ask. Congress ought to be solldly behind the president now" said MT. Livingstone. "rhis is no time for criticisms or bickerings of any sort.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-08

purchase of warships from the bargain counters of European builders are likely to be disappointed. The navy department at present is inclined to make but one purchase of this kind at first, at least in the shape of a sub stantial ironclad. It does desire to get possession of several of the larger class of torpedo boat destroyers such as the Sekul of the Russian navy, ves- sels of 1900 tons able to keep the sea in bad weather, in which respect our own boats are weak. The Sekul is ca pable of the enormous speed of thirty two knots.
 But such craft are not for sale at all times. They are built to order gen. orally and could not be procured in this manner in less than six months from the date of contract, even in Europe, unless special prices were paid. There is no disposition on the part of the navy department to lumber the navy with lot of unserviceable craft in spasm of fear, but rather to get a few of the best vessels to be had. There are things that are wanted much worse than warships in case of trou- ble, and the army shares these needs. So that a fair proportion of the fifty million would have to go to the war department. These are abundant sup plies of shot, shell and powder. The army is as short as the navy of these essential stores. In connection with the subject of purchasing ammunition it is said that no contracts have been closed, but that the department has in formed itself as to how speedily it could secure every kind of ammuni- tion and supplies in case of an emergency.
 This inquiry has shown in a general way that the facilities of this country are ample to meet any demand for powder, projectiles, cartridge cases, primers, fuse, etc. These supplies are not kept in stock, however, and in case of an emergency they would have to be made on orders. It is said that the
  ing out Brown prismatic powder re- quired by the navy is 5,000,000 pounds per month, which would more than meet the demands of a conflict. While no estimate has been made of the share of the fifty million appropria- tion to be allotted to ammunition, it is estimated that at least ten million would be so consigned, owing to the enormous cost of refilling the ammu- hilton chests of the warships now in service.
 The appropriation of S50,000,G00 for the national defense, which provision was made in the bill introduced in the house today by MT. Cannon, would not involve the issue of bonds. This an- nouncement was made by treasury officials, who stated that the treasury was amply prepared to meet any de mands that would likely be made on it.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-08
SUES CREDIT COMPANIES.
R. G. Dun & Go. Are Held Responsible
 for the Loss of Bill.

Omaha, Neb., March 7.-The liability Of commercial credit companies for loss sustained by mercantile con- cerns in sales to merchants on the strength of ratings given by the credit companies to it's members, is about to be made an issue.
 $. F. Gilman of Omaha has sued R G. Dun & Co. for $292. This is the value of bill of goods Gilman sold to Hiawatha, Kan, merchant. Oh credit and which he was unable to collect. The petition relates that the credit was extended on the strength of a rating secured from Dun, who was un- der contract to furnish the plaintiff ratings on all firms in the United States.
 Dun's rating of the Hiawatha mer- chant gave that gentleman credit for having $50,000 above his liabilities and good pay. The petition of Gilman as serts that the firm is judgment proof and nothing can be collected on the bill. The petition concludes by asking the amount of the bill and costs of Dun.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-08
ONLY BLOCKING SPAIN.
In Her Effort to Increase He
 Navy.

New York, March 7.-The report is current today that the government has made a purchase of eight war vessels from different nations. There is much excitement in consequence.
 DENIED IN LONDON.
 London, March 1.-The St. James Gazette this afternoon says: "The United States is not buying any war ships as long as she does not feel the need of outside endorsements. It is understood that the efforts of the United States representatives in Eng land are not directed toward the pur- chase of warships building but to pre- venting Spain from purchasing them"
Arizona republican., 1898-03-08
PROTECTED THE PUGILISTS

Norfolk, Va, March "A pr fight which took place in No. county several nights since is cay trouble among the county author At the investigation two special ceFs testified that they had been int9 fered with and kept from making arr rests at the time by Special Officer El- liott, who was present and threatened them if they arrested any of the par ticipants. Elliott was arrested and sent on to court
Arizona republican., 1898-03-08

the administration confident that Cuba herself will not interpose serious ob jections; indeed, no serious doubts need be felt in any quarter that a dec laration by the United States that we expected the Cubans to agree to the plan would at once have it's effect.
 The president, however, does not let his hopes and the present appearan ce of things blind him to the fact that the only alternative mehod of securing the evacuation of Cuba by Spain is that of war. What is more, he under stands that the country is ready to ac- cept that alternative if the other fails. Therefore the preparations for war go on with the full approval of the presi- dent. It is not only because of the possible result of the investigation in to the loss of the Maine that we are getting ready for war. There is an- other reason behind and beyond that: Spain must withdraw from Cuba with in the next three months or fight the United States.
 But while this is the purpose of the administration, the knowledge that the president looks for peaceful so- lution of this greater Cuban problem proves of itself that no ultimatum has yet been presented to Spain. The ul- timatum will be the last step prelimi- nary to recourse to war. The threat of war which any ultimatum from one nation to another conveys can in this case be drawn out only by definite announcement from Spain that she will not, if she can help it, let Cuba go Far from that point having been reached, the presidents information, as already stated, is such as to inspire the sanguine hope which he now en- tertains that the question will be set tied peaceably in the manner outlincd above.
 Great importance attaches to the statement of Sir Edward James Reed, as cabled to American papers from London, that he is convinced that the Maine can be raised for tithe of the sum it cost to build her. Sir Edwar d was formerly chief constructor of the British navy. His reputation is of the highest, and his wide knowledge and experience in his profession give his opinion unquestioned weight every where.
 If the Maine could be raised, as he believes, at cost of $500, 1000, this gov ernment would of course not hesitate , to devote that amount to the task, and would appropriate the necessary sum-
Arizona republican., 1898-03-08
Considerable Part Will b3
 Spsnt Upon ths Army
Patriotism is Just Now so Pre- Vaient That WnateJ0r is Needed for the Preservation of National Honor May be Had for the Asking.

Washington, March 7.-There were no less than five important events to- day having a bearing more or less di- rect upon the troubled relations be- tween the United States and Spain, viz: the introduction in congress by MT. Cannon of a resolution carrying $50,000,000 for the purpose of defense; mated objection to the continuance in office of Consul General Lee; the or der of the cruiser Montgomery to pro- ceed to Havana in place of the Fern; the passage through the house of bill increasing the artillery by two regi- ments, and the institution of a nego- tiation looking to the purchase of war ships for our navy.
 MT. Cannon's resolution probably led all other topics in interest, particularly when it becomes known that it was the result of a conference between the president, Senator Hale and other leading spirits in congress. As for General Lee, the news of the 
 through the withdrawal of the sug- festion by Spain was expected as soon as it was noted that a loophole had been left open through a failure to make complaint in anything like an official shape.
 Some fear is expressed that Consul General Lee will not find his post very congenia1 now that he is an un- welcome guest in Havana, but the ad- ministration is relying upon his de- votion to the welfare of Americans in Cuba and American interests generally to remain at his post.
 Late in the afternoon Senor DuBosc the Spanish charge d'affaires, received a cipher cablegram from the minister of state at Madrid, Senor Gullon, say ing: You can disavow the rumor that any official application has been made for the recall or General Lee ment that apprehension had oc- cured, and that some intimation concerning General Lee had been con- strued into request or a demand for his recall, which MT. DuBosc says with positiveness was never intended
 As there has been no explanation sc far of the purpose which prompted the introduction of MT. Cannon's resolu- tion, it may be said that the money is wanted primarily as an emergency fund. It is stated by officials who will have the disposition of this treas ure that it by no means follows be- cause congress places such a sum O. money in control of the president tha he will feel bound to spend all of it.
 Those who look for a wholesale
Arizona republican., 1898-03-08

In the face of impending foreign war, party lines should be forgotten. We are Americans first, partisans after wards" It can be stated on the high est authority that the attitude of Speaker Reed and some of the other republican leaders who have sought to keep down 'jingo" spirit in the house has been misunderstood by the public. Their purpose in delaying ac- tion on the bill creating two add1- tional regiments of artillery was to prevent as far as possible any undue alarm. While it is not generally known, it is nevertheless true. that the republican leaders of the house have given the administration assur- ances that any emergency action which may be deemed necessary to up hold the dignity of the country will be promptly ratified.
 SPAIN WEAKENED.
 Washington, March 7.-Spain has withdrawn her request for the recall of Consul-General Lee. It is believed the incident is practically closed. The withdrawal came today in the shape of an official communication from Minister Woodford. It is stated the request was never put in shape of demand, but merely suggestion on the part of Spain and when she found it would not be pleasantly received by this country she promptly recalled it.
 THE CRUISERS WILL GO.
 Key West, March 7.-Orders were received here today at noon resembling the instructions given to send the Fern to Cuba with supplies, and re- iterat.ng the original order naming the cruisers Nashville and Montgomery as the vessels to carry out the mis- sion. There was some excitement in naval circles here over the sudden change in the programme, as no ex- planation of the matter is obtain ab e.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-08
IMMIGRATION BILL.
Its Supporters Resolved to Push It
 to a Vote.

Washington, March 7-The sup porters of the immigration bill in the house are determined to push it to a vote. Chairman Danforth of the im- migration committee has announced his intention of calling the bill up on March 15, and if he should fail then to be recognized by the speaker, he will try every day until he secures rec ognition. The bill is now on the speakers table and under the rules ;t becomes a privileged question when ever it comes from the house, so that no special order is required from the committee on rules to bring it to a vote. The question of consideration will be raised undoubtedly and should the speaker rule that such a question is in order the test will come indirectly at this point.
 MT. Mccall, who introduced the bill in the house, said today that the sup porters of the bill would be consider ably weaker on the question of con sideration than on the passage of the bill, for there are several western re- publicans who are anxious to avoid a direct record. MT. Mccall estimates that the bill will have a majority of fifty on straight vote.
 Stanyarne Wilson of South Carolina, one of the democratic members of the committee, has been making a canvass of the democratic side and thinks the democrats will divide about evenly, but this expectation is not shared by other friends of the bill. In order to pass the house the bill will
Arizona republican., 1898-03-08
ALMOST CAUSES A FIGHT.
Rumors of Bribery in Union Lsague
 Club Agitates Its Rich Members

Philadelphia. March 7.-The mem bers of the Union League, the n0sk powerful and influential club in FhH- adelphia, are discussing a scene thzt took place in the club house on Sak- urday afternoon last but which mx been kept quiet until now, and which nearly resulted in two of its most prominent members coming to blown
 The difference was between Thcm1s Dolan, president of the United Gas I'm provement company, and a well known millionaire, and William G. Huey, . wealthy stockbroker and member uf the select council from the Fifteenth ward. It grew out of rumors 0f bribery in connection with the lease of the city gas works obtained by tho gas company.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-08
KANSAS CITY STOCK MARKET.

Kansas City, March 7.-Cattle re- ceipts, 5,200; market about 10 cents lower; choice cattle, scarce, best, $5.2O; active at decline; bulk selling about $4.50; COWS and heifers active, S2.25@4.25; stockers and feeders, un- changed, $3.75@5.50; southern cattle, active, s3.6O@4.6O; bulls and oxen, S3@360; sheep receipts, 2,4OO; sheep active; lambs 5 cents higher; western muttons, $S.6O@4.4O; lambs, $4.5O@5.4O.