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Hutchinson gazette., 1899-01-05
MRS. BOTNN FOUND G]LTY
Convicted ofKlIIIug Mrs, ]. P. Dun
ming by Means Of Poisoned Candy.
is GIVEN LIFE IMPRISONMENT.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 2,-Mrs. Cor
della Botltin was last night found
guilty OF murder In the first degree for
causing tho death OF Mrs John p,
Dunning by sending box Of poisoned
candy to her temporary homo in
Dover, Del.
The condemned murderess will bo
spared an ignominlous death on the
gallows, however, the jury that found
her guilty imposing also the penalty Of
life Imprisonment.
The verdict was unexpected. An
acquittal was confidently awaited by
tho defense, whilo the prosecution
feared n disagreement. Although the
jury was only out four hours, more
than one OF which was devoted to din
ner, II Is currently reported that the
verdict was the result OF compromise.
The sex Of tho prisoner made such
conclusion satisfactory TO the jurors.
Considering tho uncxpectedness Of
tho verdict, Mrs Botkln kept herself
we'll In hand when her fato was An-
nounced, Not until the jurymen and
most OF the spectators had left the
court room, did she give evidence Of
collapse, Then she sank back, half
fainting, but speedily revived when
given n glass Of water
Hutchinson gazette., 1899-01-05
LARGEST SINCE '66.

Treasury Receipts for tho Past Six Months
Enormous us-AggregAto 1sdB, ,O01, 800.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 2.-The statement
OF the government receipts and expen-
dturcs show that during the half
year ending Dec. 81 tho receipts ag-
gregated SEAS, 1901, 800, against S2O7,-
700, 574 for the same period last year.
According 10 the treasury records
these receipts are the largest since
1855, when they reached s5bs, Oa2, $50
for the entire fiscal year and $500, 6a4,-
0l0 In 1907
With the exception Of these two
years, the receipts never before In the
history Of the country exceeded $780,
100000, and only seven times have
they ever reached SlOo,0OO,O0O
The receipts from customs during
the six months amounted to 500, 045, $3.50
as compared with S02, 1925, o2l for the
same period last year.
For the month OF December the GUS
toms receipts aggregated $4,000, 1926,
which was the highest point reached
under the present Dingley law and tho
largest for December since 1883, when
IL was $40, 100000,
The receipts from internal revenue
sources amounted during December to
$s2, Gel, $50, the largest since the war Of
the rebellion, The total for December
was 81, ,404, ,704
Hutchinson gazette., 1899-01-05
Stars and Stripes Replaces the Red
and yellow Spanish Ensign,
BRIEF, IMPRESSIVE CEREMONY
Amid tho Strains OF Music ana Roar of
Cannon Spain surrondera Her Sow
oroignty over Cuba to Repro-
tAtlvos OF tho United States
Government - Cuban
Generals Present

HAVANA, Jan. 2.-The sovereignty
Of Cuba passed from Spain to the Unit
cd States at noon yesterday.
The form OF the transfer was simple
consisting of only an exchange OF
speeches In tho saloon OF the palace,
the hauling down Of the Spanish flag
and the raising in It's stead Of the flag
OF tho United States on the flagstaff
on the palace roof, Salutes were fired
from tho heavy guns Of the forts and
the warships before and after tho
change OF flags, The raising Of the
stars and stripes was greeted with
cheers by the people who covered the
roofs OF the buildings around the
palace and plaza,
No crowd was permitted TO gather
in the streets in tho vicinity OF the
palace to witness the epoch.malSing
function. At o'clock Il guard COM
posed Of the second battalion OF the
Tenth infantry marched into the
Plaza de Armas, under command OF
Captain Van Vleet, and formed around
the square. Captain General Cas-
tellanos watched them with interest
from tho balcony Of his apartments as
they entered the square and were sta
toned at,all tho streets approaching
the plaza, No one was allowed to
enter without a pass, and all the doors
OF the palace facing the square were
ordered to be closed, Only those who
Hutchinson gazette., 1899-01-05
A REVOLUTION IN G UAM,
Our Governor Deposod by spanIardS In
tho Island.

~"NH~NNN'
MANILA, Dec. 30 The British
schooner Esmeralda which has just
arrived here from the Landrono
islands, reports that after tho
United States cruiser Charleston left
the island OF Gaum in June last, the
Spaniards refused to recognize the
authority Of Francis Portusach,
who was verbally authorized
by Captain Glass to continue his
former regime as governor Jose Sisto,
former public administrator, was do
clared governor. He armed part Of
the deposed governors native guards,
collected n tax Of SO u head and Sc
creted fifteen tons Of powder and o
small stock of ammunition.
Portusach, the deposed governor, Is
the son Of n Spanish merchant, He
was naturalized in Chicago ten years
ago,
The schooner also reports the
massacre OF the Spanish garri-
son by the combined native
forces at Panopi, Caroline islands.
Horny Naoti, an educated chief,
has been selected to be the
ruler, He is reported to be
favorable to Americans. Panopi may
mean the islands of Puynipet, als' ~
fcrred to as Bonabe aud Panapee. II
Is the second in size in the Caroline
Rroup.
Hutchinson gazette., 1899-01-05

PROVIDENCE, r, l., Jan. DEAN g.
Shibley, brokers and bankers OF this
city, have taken charge of the arr ange-
ments to consolidate the paper manu-
facturers Of this country. The deal
will involve about $40, 200, 900, and will
include the mills making writing
paper, bond paper, wrapping, ledger,
envelope and news paper. The pur-
pose Of consolidation is to eliminate
competition, stop overproduction and
make condensation Of the lines Of
manufacture so that the mill best
adapted to make certain grade Of
paper may restrict its attention to
that speciality, and thus, by utilizing
all the machinery and capital invested
to the best advantage, to get the best
results.
Hutchinson gazette., 1899-01-05
Chinese Imperial EdIct.

PEKING, Jan, 2.--An imperial edict
issued last Friday, remarks that Chini
is passing through severe crisis
her history" 1t reminds viceroys an
governors of the numerous edicts thS
have been issued lately, ordering ad
ministrative reforms, points out thai
many of these have not been observed
and commands tho immediate institu
tion of reforms in the method
Of training troops, in agriculture, IN
manufacture and in everything likely
to conduce to the prosperity Of the en-
pire. 1t directs the viceroys and gov
ernors to memorialize the throne with
in a month that these reforms hayl
been inaugurated. This edict is highlD
significant, as showing that the en-
press dowager realizes that tho posi-
tion is serious and that all hope OF tl
sountry's future lies solely in resora
Hutchinson gazette., 1899-01-05
GENERAL JOHN r, BROOKE.

NUN NhAb JOllN W. blNOOhH'
American Military Governor OF Cuba,
could get on the roofs and balconies OF
houses in the neighborhood saw what
was going on before the palace.
With the guard was the band of the
Second Illinois regiment, which had
been selected for the occasion as tho
best band in tho Seventh army corps.
With the band were the buglers of the
Eighth and Tenth infantry.
The weather was warm, the sun
bursting at intervals through the light
clouds and the soldiers in blue who
werN forced to stand in the sun found
the heat oppressive. The troops were
formed in extended order around the
square, three PAGES apart, and the
band was massed In front of the palace
entrance across the street. at the edge
of the park.
Brigadier General Clous, the master
oS ceremonies Of the day, at l0:3O
clock issued instructions to the Off
GERS who were to take charge of the
various depar tments of the govern
ment at 10 o'clock, Colonel Dudley
was assigned to the department OF
justice, Office of the secretary Of the
captain general; Major l., W. V, Ken
non, adjutant general of the depart
ment to the department of commerce
and agriculture; Colonel L. U. Bliss Of
the commissary department, to the
treasury; Captain Frank B. Hanna, as
sistant adjutant general, to the de-
partment Of public instruction, and
Colonel Dunwoody, OF the signal corps,
10 the public works department Each
OF these officers was instructed thus:
"0n tho tiringof the last gun Of the
6rst twenty-one at noon, you are to
20 to the place assigned you and de-
mand possession OF tho Office In the
name Of the United States" "
These orders were given under the
arcade Of the palace Each officer had
with him Cuban interpreter, a group
Of whom stood clad In dark clothes
and wearing silk hats. In a carriage
near by were the American flags which
were to be raised at various points
Al ll:l0 Major General Wade and
Major General Butler Of the American
evacuation commission arrived from
nj Vedado, on horseback, accompanied
by their staffs They were met by
Brigadier General olous and Major T..
Bentley Mott Of General Ludlow's
staff. About the same moment Lucien
]. Jerome, the British vice consul, ar
Hutchinson gazette., 1899-01-05
KANSAS LEGISLATURE.

TOPEKA Kas, Dec. 80. by q
strictly party vote OF 20 to 80 tho
house yesterday passed the bill gu.
lating the freight and passenger rates
Of Kansas railroads and providing for
tho settlement OF strikes. The bill
was put through under party whip
and spur by the votes pledged to the
governor before the call for the extra
session was made.
When the house met every door was
guarded. Tho galleries were crowded
TO suffocation and no vacant space
could be found In representative hall.
When the bill was called for consider.
alton In committee OF tho whole, Fair.
child Of Klngman took the chair.
The house was under the greatest ten.
sion.
BarlSley OF Elk was the leader on the
Populist side, ana surrounding him
sat dozen Of the faithful, who were
ready with second. Barltley stood
at his desk and the moment section
had been read he, without waiting To
be recognized by Clom Falrchild, who
was In tho chair, would shout; "Move
the adoption, Mr., Chairman" Then
Fairchild would put the question and
n thunder OF ayes on the Populist side
and scattering noes on the Republican
side settled the business,
Dec, 3t,-The Senate pissed the
railroad bill by vote Of 30 TO 10,
without amendment or debate. Thurs
days scenes in the House were dupll'
Gated. The only opportunity given tc
discuss the bill was the five minutes
allowed In explaining each vote. A
resolution asking the Kansas delega'
ton In Congress to vote against
seating Roberts Of Utah on ac'
count OF his polygamistic tenden'
cles was adopted. Senator Lupfei
introduced bill for tho repeal
OF the metropolitan police law. A
similar bill Is pending in the house
ready for final passage. The insurance
tax bill, generally known us "Webt
McNall's BILL" passed by u vote Of oS
to 0. All OF the Republican members
present voted with tho Populists for
the measure. 1t taxes all insurance
companies operating in Kansas per
cent on the gross premiums received
from policy holders residing in the
state. The senate also passed the
Ryan bill creating state society OF
mines similar to the state agricultural
society, and placing the mining indus
try OF the state under the charge Of u
superintendent OF mining industry,
who shall take the place Of the present
Office of mine inspector. The superin-
tendent will be chosen by the miners
themselves.
In tho house Mr.. Brown Of Pratt,
chairman Of the committee on rail-
roads, introduced q bill supplemental
to the railroad law II prohibits any
public officer from receiving or using
passes or free transportation, and rem
ders any violation OF this law subject
TO forfeiture of Office. In committee
of the whole q number of bills were
reported back to the house with the
recommendation that they be passed.
Hutchinson gazette., 1899-01-05
70 FIGHT THE FILIPIAI
General Miller Prepares to AN
the Insurgents at IlOlIO.
THE REBELS PLEAD FOR /
Request 10 DenIod aud Immedi
wer Domandbd-AIaohine 0un
Plaoed--Lightors Preparing tON
Ouy Troops Ashore.

MANILA, Jan. 2.--The following Az tlI
patch, dated Friday afternoon, Deceml
Der 80, ut Jloilo, island OF Panay, has
just been received here by boat, telel,
graphic communication with nollo mott
having been resumed:
"The situation Mt Iloilo Ia grave.
Fifteen hundred natives, fully armed,
Are at Melo, n suburb OF Iloilo. Sew
enteen thousand more, IL Ia reported,
arc awaiting orders TO embark at sew
cral points on the island Of Negros,
fifteen hours' sail from Iloilo.
"All the women have withdrawal.
and many families have taken refuge
with the Americans, The rebels, aftQ',i
consultation, insist upon inactioh
until General Agulnaldo shall have
been heard from. General Nils
when this demand was first made 4,
clined TO concede them time, and inV
sisted upon an answer being glvd1N
him by noon to-day. At the sanoV
time he gave assurance that lives and
property would be protected.
"The foreign residents then peti-
toned General Miller to grant the ex-
tension desired by the rebels, as a
fight would cause inevitable loJs, This
also General Miller refused n
"At the designated time o natlvl
commission again boarded the United
States transport Newport and aslsedt
for delay, saying they were unable to
control the army, which commanded
the city and the surrounding country
General Miller refused and prepared ID
land forces, sending an emlssary bac
TO Manila for instructions.
1.-THE rebels are strengthening thd
position and are preparing to rev
sist, The streets OF Iloilo are full
Of armed soldiers who are constantly
entering in every direction. There
is very great excitement, which
is increased by the appearance of thd
gunboat El Cano, flying the Spanish
flag. The public buildings, churche
aud boats along the river are filled
with rebels,
"The Newports boats, as the dis
patch boat which carries the mes
sage is about leaving, are being
lowered with four machine
guns mounted In their bows The
lighters are alongside the United
States transport Arizona, Tho United
States transport Pennsylvania lies
three miles to the south, with steam
IN
Hutchinson gazette., 1899-01-05
annnIarda ReconnIla d

madrid, Jan. 9.-The New Years
editorials in the Madrid press are sad
and dignifled reminders that the hoist
ing OF the United States flag in Cuba
and the Philippines means the closing
Of four centuries Of Spanish colonial
history. With suppressed emotion,
rather than bitterness, the papers ex-
hort the people to have confidence in
their rccuperative powers, urging that
there be the smallest possible waste Of
time in reorganizing the affairs OF the
country and expressing special de-
sire for a speedy settlement Of the
cabinet crisis.
Hutchinson gazette., 1899-01-05
MIRACULOUS ESCAPE.
Whole Train Completely Demolished and
Not Ono Passenger Seriously Hurt.

MCKINNEY, Tex, Jan. o. = The
wreck of the northbound Houston q
Texas Central passenger train at thd
East Fork bridge, three miles north of
here, was complete, save the engine,
which kept the track until 1t came 10
a standstill just north Of the bridge
The mail, express and four passengcI
cars were thrown from the track and
completely demolished. The miracu1
lous escape from death Of the sixty
five passengers aboard is all the talll
The train became detached and
tumbled from the trestle, which ID
twelve or fifteen feet high. About
forty passengers were badly bruised,
some seriously.
Hutchinson gazette., 1899-01-05
Celebrations at Santiago.

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Jan. 1.-The last
day Of the old year had scarcely passed
when the people of Santiago began to
celebrate the birth OF Cuban indepen-
dence. From that hour until dawn
crowds marched the streets, singing
and cheering for Cuba and the United
States, while bands played exhilarat-
ing music. General Wood, following
an ancient Santiago custom, held a
reception at the palace, appearing for
the first time in the full dress uniform
Of q major general.
Hutchinson gazette., 1899-01-05

MusKoeEE, I. T., Jan. 9--Mary
Tucker, colored, while tagging .
southbound Missouri, Kansas & Texas
passenger train ut Waybarl was picked
up by the cowcatchcr OF tho engine
and brought to Muslsogec, distance
Of six miles, before being discovered.
Her injuries will prove fatal.
Hutchinson gazette., 1899-01-05
Funeral of Romero.

WASHINGTON, Jan. Public funeral
services over the remains OF the late
Don Matias Romero, the ambassador
from Mexico to the United States,
were held at st. Matthew's church
yesterday. Distinguished honor to
the memory Of the deceased was man
Tested in the presence at the cere-
monies of President Mckinley, Vice
President Hobart, nearly all the mem
bers Of the cabinet, representatives Of
the entire diplomatic corps, officers Of
the army and navy and private citI-
Hena- i
Hutchinson gazette., 1899-01-05
rho STorrlmao's Boil.

LIBERTY, Mo-, Dec. a1.-President
j. P. Greene Of William lowell college
has received letter from Commander
James NJ Miller of the navy, offering
to the college the bell of the collier
Merrimac, which was sunk by Hobson
at Santiago. Miller was commander
OF the Merrimac before Hobson took
the boat and Liberty Is his home.
Hutchinson gazette., 1899-01-05
Tho Wichita q wo,tarn Sold.

KINaMAN, Kan, Dec. 80. Tho Wich-
ita g Western railroad was sold at
master in chancery's sale here to-
day. II was bid in by Mr.. Dunlop
of Topeka, representative of the At
Gibson, Topeka &c Santa Fe railroad
company, for $75, 900, the buyer assum-
Ing the indebtedness Of the road.
Hutchinson gazette., 1899-01-05
Rebels Defeated by Chinese Troops.

SHANGHAI, Jan. 2. = The Mort
China Daily News prints dlspatc
from its correspondent in ChunlSinI
to-day that q battle between the In
perial forces and the insurgent force
occurred at Sapichiotsang Tuesday
the rebels being routed.
Hutchinson gazette., 1899-01-05
NOT TO PAY COLLINS POLICIES
Ono Company Holds Murder InvalIdAtcs
Inauranco for All BeneflcInrioa

TOPEKA, Kan, Dec, 31.-The Pre-
ferred Accident Insurance company,
one Of the companies which carried
S5, 200 insurance on tho life of j. s.
Collins in favor Of John Henry Collins
and Grace Collins jointly, and was
sued because it refused to pay, has
filed an answer which indicates an in
tention to aght the claims Of all bene-
flciaries alike.
Hutchinson gazette., 1899-01-05

DENVER, Colo, Jan. 2.-Sixtcen de-
grecs below zero was the minimum
temperature recorded last night in
this city, Tho coolest place on tho
eastern slope Of the continental divide
was Calgary, where the Thermometer
registered 80 degrees below
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rived, He was warmly greeted by the
American ofilcerA

rived, He was warmly greeted by the
American ofilcerA
Cuban oeneraIs Present
Major General John r. brooke, gov
ernor OF Cuba, and Major General Lud-
low, governor OF the city Of Havana,
accompanied by their staffs, arrived at
1880 In carriages, General Brooke and
General Adna r. Chaffce, General
Droolse's chief OF STAFF, in tho frat car-
riage In each OF the other carriages
rode u Cuban gen sral with American
ofiicers The CubanS were ueneralo
Lacret, Mario Menocal, Mayla Rodro-
guez, Seraan Sanchez, Jose Miguel
Gomez, Nodarto, Rafael do Cardenas,
Agramente and Vidal and Colonel Va
lientc. AS the carriages drove up the
second company OF the Thirty eighth
Spanish infantry, under command OF
Colonel Don Rafael Salamanca, pre-
sented arms, and the American band
started up with "The Stars and Stripes
Forever" the Spanish colonel salut-
ing.
At l1;i5 Major General Lee, military
governor OF the province OF Havana,
with his staff, joined General Brooke,
The latter then crossed the street to
the palace, General Lee on one side OF
him and General Chaifee on the other,
followed by the other American gem
erals and Cuban officers, The Cubans
wore tho blue uniforms, brown felt
hats and gray gloves, and they carried
machetes.
A flourish OF trumpots greeted the
procession, and tho Spanish troops
presented arms as the Americans en-
tered tho palace. The Cubans re-
mained outside until escorted In by
members OF General Broolse's staff, the
Spanish soldiers remaining all the
while at "present arms" AS soon as
all were within tho Spanish troops
formed in column Of fours and marched
around the right side Of the plaza to
the DOCKS while the band Of the Sec.
ond Illinois volunteers played thu
Spanish royal march.
Hutchinson gazette., 1899-01-05
RECOVERED 100000.
Leaders of the Gang Which Robbed Toxa
Bank Captured and Booty Found.

Fort WORTH, Texas, Jan. 2--JohI
Mochonican and Adam Shaw, Oolored
leaders Of n gang Of five who robbed
the Bank of Prendergast, at Mexia, n
Smith county, have been captured
Papers and notes valued at $l0O,0OI
taken from the bank and concealed il
Mochonican's house were recovered
The exaoG amount stolen is not known
Officers are in pursuit Of the othei
three robbers.
Hutchinson gazette., 1899-01-05
senator dubois win Marry.

CHICAGO, Jan. Cards are out d
nouncing the marriage of ex-Unit
States Senator Fred T. Dubois
Blacltfoot, Idaho, and Miss Edna Ma,
field Whited Of Dolan, s. d., in Chics
go, on January II.
Hutchinson gazette., 1899-01-05
A prIen. rurnod emo Gas on.

SACRAMENTO, CAL, Jan. Q. - The
Rev. Father Michael Walsh was found
dead in his bed to-day. Ho had acci-
dentally turned on the gas while hand
Ling the electric light fixture.
Hutchinson gazette., 1899-01-05
A 100000 rlro in Hannibal, Mo.

HANNIBAL, Mo-, Jan. "A FIRE,
starting In dry goods store, destroyed
five business buildings here last night.
The loss Is about $00,0On
Hutchinson gazette., 1899-01-05

DENVER, Colo, Jan. 2.--The total
receipts of gold ut the Denver branch
mint in 1898 were SEQ, 1876, oO0; Il gain Qi
81, s2@, ,544 over the receipts ir 1897. Or
over so per cent
Hutchinson gazette., 1899-01-05
SENATOR MORRILL,.

ator from Vermont, died at 1870 o'clock
this morning, in the soth year Of his
age, after an illness Of less than q
week.
Hutchinson gazette., 1899-01-05
NO BAIL FOR M'CRILLIS.
Carthage Murderer Forced to Spend
Tlmo In jail.

Tlmo In jail.
CARTHAGE, Mo-, Dec. ol.--John d.
McCrillis was not admitted to bail
yesterday by Justice Garland, The
announcement was made in the Office
Of the justice OF tho peace, whose
opinion was anxiously awaited in the
criminal court room by hundreds,
The attorneys will appeal to Judge
Perkins for bail next Monday, A pc
bition will be prepared and Justice
Garland will support IL, according TO
latest reports.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-26
TWO NEW ENTERPRISES.
One banking Institution; the Other
n Construction and Supply Co.

Judge b. r. Wexford, in the Circuit
Court yesterday morning. granted a char
ter to the Provident Savings Bank. The
objects of the company are to conduct
the business Of savings bank and the
business Of banking generally. Real es-
tate TO be held shall not exceed three
acres, and such further real estate as it
may acquire in the transaction of the
business Of banking.
The capital stock is not to be less than
$4,000 nor more than 100000 divided
into shares of $50 each.
Officers for the first year are S. Galeski,
president; John w. Arlington, cashier.
Directors-Bev. r. Crump, James Whit
tel, S. Galeski. Hiram T. Gates Morgan
r. Mills Walter p. Glinn. and J. b..
Montgomery, all Of Richmond.
The Virginia Construction and Build
ers Supply Company was also granted
a charter. The company is organized FOR
the manufacture of sash. blinds, doors,
etc, the construction of Woodworking
factories, the building of houses. and all
other business Of a similar character.
The capital stock is not to be less
than $500 nor more than $4,000, and 5000
acres Of land may be held.
Inc "liNciS arc 1o9SPi iicPPSiI' PiSSl-
dent and general manager; r. b. Felt
haus, secretary and treasurer. Direc-
tors-the above, John S. Heppert. r. F.
Slaughter and J. Samuel Parrish.
Suit was instituted in the Circuit Court
by H. C. Leigh, in his own right and az
assignee, against John S. Cosgrove.
Damage, AJ6.
Walter Hooper. charged with cutting
Reuben Logan, was tried in the Hastings
Court and acquitted.