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The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1899-1900, 1899-08-23

Bowling Green, Aug. 1O.-The motion
for new trial in the John Zeltner
murder case was overruled Friday by
Judge Taylor in the common pleas
court. The prisoner, who shot and
killed Attorney Westenhaver March 25
last and was convicted of manslaugh-
ter, was sentenced to serve 90 years in
the penitentiary, which is the limit of
fhe law.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1899-1900, 1899-08-23
ElecIrOCuIed.

Columbus, Aug. 1-.-Bruno Kir-
YES, the Dayton murderer. was cleo
trocuted in the annex of the Ohio
penitentiary this morning at 1921.
He maintained his composure to the
very last. Once during the day he
remarked that at would be sweet to
live, but | am prepared to die"
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1899-1900, 1899-08-23

Toledo, Aug. 2l.-The body of the
1a-year-old-son of George Allsbaugh, of
this city, who suddenly disappeared
from his parents near Monroe, Mich.
on Friday, was found Sunday floating
in the water, with an uglv cash in the
head. 1t is believed that he was mur-
dernd
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1899-1900, 1899-08-23
Poisoned by "A Headacho Powder.

Toledo, Aug. @G.-Mrs, Eleanor Cum
ningham, wife OF DR.. p. L. Cunning
ham, yesterday took headache pow
der of anti-kamia and in less than an
hour was found in her room lncon-
scious. She died last night in hor-
rible agony.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1899-1900, 1899-08-23

Cincinnati, Aug. 22.-Col Bunbury,
of the royal artillery, British army,
arrived here Monday and occupied
himself busily with manufacturers of
road wagons. His purpose is to Sc
cure contracts for the speedy supply
of wagons to the British army.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1899-1900, 1899-08-23
Dnughters Of Liberty Meet.

,Tifin, Aug. 22.-The national coun-
ell of the Daughters of Liberty con-
vened in annual session here last night
with 200 delegates present and W. i.
Raymond, of Newark, n. J., national
councillor. presiding.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1899-1900, 1899-08-23

GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC.
HAAU.IN POST, No. 219. G. A. H..
meets every second and fourth We'd
nesday evenings of each month at
Grand Army hall.
Visiting comrades are welcome.
A. W. Griggs. Commander.
c. Sage, Adjutant
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1899-1900, 1899-08-23
Wellington
Secret Orders.
TRIBE OF BEN-HUR.

MELoHoIR COURT, No. ss, T. B. H,
meets every second Monday evening OF
Zach month in Grand Army hall. Wis
tting members made welcome.
A. G. Wall, Chief.
B. Vanator, Scribe.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-07-15
A woMAN's STRANGE STORY.
Mrs. Fuller, Of Wichita, Creates n Sensation
by Declaring That She Was Secretly
Married to Rev. vonherrlick.

Wichita, Kan, July 12.-Wichita Is
agog with gossip over the reported
statement of Mrs. A. L. Fuller, an old
lady O. years old, that Rev. j. +. Von-
herrlich, rector of the Episcopal church
here, whose marriage to Miss Tillie
Hossfeld. very handsome Wichita
girl of 10, was TO occur about July 20,
was married about three years ago to
Mrs. Fuller herself. Mrs. Fuller says
Mr.. Vonherrlich married her in her
own house on North Emporia avenue
here about three years ago. pronoun-
cling the ceremony herself, and that
they have been living together since.
1t is thought by many that the scheme
Is purely blaclsmail, or that Mrs. Fuller
is crazy. but the stir it has created in
dictates that the church organization,
which is large and fashionable, will be
broken up or its rector driven from the
city under social ban. Mr.. Vonherr-
Itch is wealthy. He is about 40 years
old. Mr.. Vonherrlich achieved consid-
cradle notoricty few months ago
through his arrest in New York on sus-
picion of collecting funds for his Wicli-
tia church without authority.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-07-15
WOULD BRIBE AGUINALD0.
A European Statesman Says That Would
Bc the Best Way for Us to Suppress
the Rebel Leader.

New York, July ia dinner was
given last night at the Republican club
in honor of the return from Europe of
Senator Chaunccy VI. Depew. Mr.. De-
pew was the principal speaker. He
said, in part:
In Europe found that there was no sympa-
thy for Spain on account OF her defeat In the
late war foul nothing but curiosity about
the United States. The people OF Europe are
wondering whether we will be equal TO the task
ne have taken In the east. An English states.
man said 10 me one day: why don't YOUR
country square Ayuinaldo. We have found In otif
wars with the natives OF eastern countries that
they cannot he trusted, aud rs soon rs you
make allies OF them you will find that they will
stab YOU In the back. We tried the plan In
Egypt Of subjugating the natives by force OF
arms and then we tried another plan which
worked very successfully. We found that to
bring the natives to the right way OF looking nj
matters Of such importance was TO square
them" ] told that statesman that the presl-
dent OF the United States would rather send
iOO.OOJ, 10 OOO o. even $4,000 men 10 the Phil
ippines than spend 800 In squaring Mr.. Agui'
naldo.
In my Judgment we have not appreciated
thoroughly the situation In the east. This has
been principally due TO the bravery OF the men
who are there. They want the honor and glory
OF fighting the contests and fighting without
other aid. think II is n mistake. We should
bend every energy and send such force To the
Philippines rs wou d crush out these rebels In
six weeks time. We should sweep the insur-
rectionists before us When we have captured
O stretch OF territory we should have force
there OF SUFFICIENT strength - hold II. The war
l,a i.aA nm In sii,sh a
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-07-15
Cc,n,... Ito,s Brnvcry.

Many years ago, when quite young
man. during n rebellion, Count Ito was
hiding from his enemies, who, having
tracked him to his house, sent hand
of "sohsis" 10 assassinate him. On
hearing his enemies approaching and,
trapped like rat in its hole, the count
drew his sword and prepared to die,
out the countess whispered, "Do not
die, there Is hope STILL" and, removing
the ''hibatchi," or fire-box, and lifting
up the mats and the planks beneath,
she induced her husband to conceal
himself in the hollow space, which ex-
lists under the floors of all Japanese
houses. The murderers broke into the
room just as the fire-box had been re-
placed, and demanded of the countess
their victim. In vain they threatened
and cruelty ill-treated her, dragging
her about the room by her long black
hair. But It was of no avail; they
could not shake her resolute fidelity.
Thanks to her courage, Count Ito es-
capped, and has lived to give to his coun-
try new constitution and become one
of the greatest statesmen of modern
Japan. ! often wonder when see the
countess, now delicate, gray-haired,
little lady. ut the courage and presence
Of mind that she displayed ut that
critical moment of her life.-Cornhill
Magazine.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-07-15
MARRIAGE BROKER LOSES.
Man In Illinois Who Wanted $4,000 for
Bringing About Marriage Is Turned
Down by the Courts.

Chicago, July l2.-Negotiating a mar
riage by third party for considera-
ton was declared by Judge Shepard. Of
the appellate court, to be void at law
and in equity, us being opposed to
morality and public policy" The case
was the appeal of d. II. HELEN from the
Judgment OF the superior court, by
which he was denied the right to recover
on n contract executed in 1896. BY the
contract Benjamin W. Anderson was to
pay HELEN s., 500 on the marriage of the
former to Mrs. Sarah Hughes. HELEN
had contracted with Anderson TO bring
about marriage between him and the
Widow Hughes in consideration OF the
payment Of IS down and $500 when
the marital event was concluded. The
IS was paid and receipted for, but the
groom baked at the payment Of the
81, 500. In delivering the decision
Judge Shepard said: "All undertake
ings of such go-betweens as mercenary
inatchmalers are reprobated by law"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-07-15
FOR CUBAN ANNEXATION.
The President Reported as Favoring tho
Plan to Allow the Islanders to Vote
on the Proposition.

Few York, July 12.-According to n
dispatch to the New York World from
Washington President Mckinley is
working theoretically upon plan to
submit the question Of independence
or annexation TO the people of Cuba.
He believes that they would vote for
annexation. Reports from Gov. Gen.
Brooke indicate contrary view, but
the president has received confidential
letters from influential representatives
of commercial interests and from other
sources in and about Havana
which have convinced him that
Gen. Brooke Is mistaken and that the
people in the western portion OF the
island. us well as those In the eastern
portion, would gladly vote for n ter
ritorial government under this repub'
lie. So strong is the presidents ten
dency toward annexation that 1t Is eX-
pected that an effort will be made in
congress at the present session to re-
scind the resolution providing for
Cuban independence and to substitute
plan by which the matter may be
submitted to vote Of the people OF
the island.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-07-15
A Marriage Fee.

A clergyman Of Georgia was once
standing in the courthouse when a
Hoosier came in to see the ordinary in
order TO procure marriage license.
The countryman asked for IA pair OF
licenses" and on making the purchase
necessary to being united in the holy
bonds of matrimony inquired of the
ordinary: "Who can l git to marry
me?" The ordinary replied that he
could perform the ceremony, or the
parson, standing near, would probably
accommodate him. The countryman
turned to the parson and asked If he
would marry him. The parson readily
consented, and asked the would-be
bridegroom. where's your galg" He
replied, "Out yonder-in the street."
The parson said Fetch her in" Then
she was ''fotch" in and the ''knot tied"
The bridegroom asked the parson the
amount of indebtedness incurred, and
was told that no charge was made, but
that he always left the matter for the
bridegroom to decide. The latter re-
piled: '.I'vc got no money. I've got a
load OF punliins out yonder; I'll give
give you a punkin. "-Homiletic Re
view
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-07-15

. A medical correspondent writes: "a
patient of mine, Mr.. c.. a solicitor, hav-
ing given up the active exercise Of his
profession, retired some IL years ago
with his wife to the country. He was
made welcome by the surrounding
gentry, and was soon on friendly terms
with all except the county Set Re-
Gently my patients wife received, for
the first time in IL years, call from a
Mrs. ", who regarded herself as the
leader of the county society. After
making n few vague remarks, appar-
emily excuses for the long delay in CALI
ing. Mrs. y. boldly came to the point
and asked for n subscription to her
voluntary schools. Mrs. c. agreed
with enthusiasm and ut once wrote n
check and handed ii to her visitor:
so glad to help you! hope you will
find this right, but have poor head
for figures; II 1t is wrong, please cor
rect me. II has taken you long time
to get here; imagine it will take you
MS long to get back! have, therefore.
post-dated the check somewhat, so
that there may be no difficulty in get
ting it cleared! Good-by.' The check
was dated March "a, 19l1."-London
Chronicle.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-07-15
YELLOW FEVER IN CUBA.
Gen. Wood Adopts Heroic Measures tC
Stamp Out the Epidemic In tho
Province of Santiago,

Santiago, Cuba, July 1S.-Gen. Leon
ard Wood, in command Of the depart
ment Of Santiago, issued general order
No. "a to-day, establishing absolute
quarantine. All officers of the govern
ment and employees are forbidden to
enter the city, with the exception OF
those belonging to the department.
Maj Carr and Surgeons Mendoza and
Nunez are detailed to take charge OF
the fever patients in the city, which is
placed under strict regulations. Other
officers will have charge of the yellow
fever hospital on the island. The
mayor is directed to close all American
hotels and saloons, to forbid other
liquor dealers to sell intoxicants to
Americans and to arrest all intoxicated
Americans or loiterers in saloons. The
pack trains have been ordered to estab-
lish camps outside the city and all the
troops will be moved to Songo, except
one company ut MORO castle.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-07-15

republicans and friends OF the presi-
dent have urged him to ask for the re-
signation of Secretary Of War Alger.
The demand became so strong during
the last fortnight that the presi-
dent intimated to the secretary
that they had reached the parting OF
their ways. The secretary did not re-
sign at once and the president then
asked for the secretary's resignation
in n more formal way. Mr.. Alger,
after several days consideration. sent
n resignation, to take effect some
months hence.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-07-15
si,reud nnnkex-Rnys.

The donkey-boys of the Nile deserve
q book all to themselves. Such craftl
Such fattery! Such knowledge OF hui
man nature! With unerring sagacity
they discover your nationality and give
your donkey names famous in your
own country. Never will an English
man find himself astride yankee
Doodle" or ''Uncle SAM" or an Ameri-
can upon "John hull"
"What's the name of my donkey?"
asked my companion.
cleveland" came the answer like q
fash.
We were enchanted.
"And what's the name Of miner"
asked.
Mckinley"
Then we shouted. You have no idea
how funny 1t sounded to hear those
two familiar names in such strange
surroundings. We nearly tumbled on
In our delight, and those clever little
donlsey-boys arc quick to watch your
face and divine your mood.-Lillian
Bell, in Woman's Home Companion.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-07-15

Some of Sir Wilfrid Lawson's tenants
were being entertained one day at dim
ner. There was plenty OF aerated
water and milk for them. but nothing
stronger.
One of the farmers, who knew by ex-
pericnce what to expect, had provided
himself with flask Of rum and, UT
known to brother farmer, poured a
generous quantity into the glass Of
milk which his neighbor had elected TO
drink.
In due time the nnsuspecting farmer
put the glass TO his lips and seemed TO
enjoy It, so that he never stopped TIL
he finished II. Then he turned to his
friend and remarked: "Hech! man Tam
mas, what cool"-London Answers.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-07-15
EvADEs HIS CREDITORS.
Wealthy Massachusetts Man tave Every'
thing 10 Hls wife and Nov Enters
a plea of Rnnkruptcy.

New York, July 12-Albert Crosby,
of Brewster, Mass, and formerly rich
and prominent in Chicago, where he
owned Crosby's opera house and Nc
Avoy Brewing company, was examined
in bankruptcy proceedings here yester-
day. In his petition he described his
assets us consisting OF few old clothes.
Mrs. Crosby testified that she owned
the estate at Brewster, has 100000
cash in bank, mortgages for $500, 900
more, real estate valued Mt $4,000,
and furniture and paintings valued
at $4,000, besides her claim
for $4,000 against Mr.. Crosby for
advances made by her to him
from time to time. Mr.. Crosby said he
had owned nothing since 1875. He
said he was very fond OF his second
wife and therefore he gave her prop
erty. Real estate, railway and brew
ing stocks were all turned over to her.
He retained only his position as vice
president of the McAvoy Brewing com
pany, and in that capacity, as m EN-
ploye of corporation in which he
had no interest, drew n salary OF
81 900 n month and travelled in Eu-
rope. Mr.. Crosby was on the bond OF
David A. Gage, city treasurer Of Chi
cago, who dcfaulted in very large
sum. by buying timber lands and
making barrels in Indiana, Mr.. Cosby
contracted debts Of $4,000 in that
state. Judgment was obtained against
him in Indiana and the city Of Chicago
also got Judgment for 100000. 1t was
found that he had no assets.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-07-15
WESTERN MEN SELECTED.
Kansas and Missouri secure n Liberal
Quota Of New Onicers In the Volunteer
Army In the Philippines.

Washington, July 12.-Kansas re-
ceived three appointments in the vol
unteer army In the Philippines yester-
day. II will receive four or five more
before its quota is completed. Thomas
r. Hayson, formerly OF the Twenty
first Kansas, was given n captaincy,
while Charles A. Phillips and George
4. Crawford, formerly Of the Twenty
second Kansas. were named as lieuten.
ants, the former being made first lieu
tenant and the latter second lieutenant.
Missouri received four additional
commissions c,d is due for three or
four more. Edwin j. Griffith, former
" captain in the Third Missouri, and
Alfred Q. Kennett, formerly major in
the First Missouri, were commissioned
as captains, while Grant Gillespie and
w. II. Clopton, Jr., were appointed
first lieutcnants. Yesterday Congress-
man Joy and Chairman Aikens, OF the
republican state central committee,
fled ut the white house long list OF
applications for commissions.
Kansans Commissioned In the Philippines
Washington, July 1s--The president
yesterday confirmed and commissioned
the officers recommended by Gen. Otis
for the Thirty.sixth and Thirty-seventh
volunteer regiments now 3cing organ
lied in the Philippines. Among them
were: Thirty.sixth REORGANIZATION
L. Bishop, Twentieth Kansas, major;
Edward L. GLASGOW, Twentieth Kan
sas, captain; Daniel F. Craig, Twentieth
Kansas, captain; Frederick Il. Dodge,
Twentieth Kansas, captain. Thirty
seventh regiment.-IIenry d. orwig,
Twentieth Kansas, major.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-07-15
sohnson Jordan Implicated.

Alma, Kan, July 13.--Dick Williams,
alias Trilby, who is confined Mt the
Alma Jail, made complete confession
yesterday. He duplicates not only
himself and Jim Render in the murder
of Harry Tandy and tho other white
man near Mcfarland, but says that
they were assisted in the terrible deed
by johnson Jordan. Jordan, who has
been in Topeka since the June races,
has skipped the.town. johnson Jor-
dan is famous all over the country from
his connection with the murder trial
of John Henry Collins. He is the man
who claims that he was hired by Col
Inns 10 kill his father.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-07-15
He AdmIts the Crime.

Lincoln, Neb., July lathe senate
committee to make an investigation of
alleged ballot frauds of 1897 began its
hearings yesterday. The purpose of
this recount was to show that the con-
stitutional amendment permitting two
more supreme court justices, both
populists, had carried. L. Simon. a
state janitor in 1897, testified that he,
with State Oil Inspector Edminsten,
G. W. Blake and another janitor, Sc
cured the ballots from vault in the
night and changed the markings in
favor OF the defendant. Simon's testi'
mony was sensational and was in q
measure corroborated by other wit
nesses
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-07-15
Thu Indre NIuat Fay.

jefferson City, No., July lS.-In the
supreme court n decision was given in
the case of Mary Mcmahon against the
supreme tent of the Knights of Macca-
bees, by which the court awards to
Mrs. Mcmahon s3,343 life insurance.
The court In this case reiterates that
officers of beneficiary organizations
cannot make exceptions in the accept
ancc OF dues after the time for their
payment has expired. In this case
Mrs. McMahon's husband had been de-
linquent in the payment OF his dues
several times, but they had been nc
cepted by the officers of the lodge when
rendered after limit for suspension had
passed.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-07-15
Iualanapolis News sold.

Indianapoli., Ind, July 1.-THE In
dianapolis News was put up at public
sale yesterday afternoon BY order Of
the court, growing out Of the litigation
between the partners W. j. Richards
on one side and Charles z. Williams
and Delevan Smith on the other. The
sale began at two O'Clock In the after
non with q bid Of 5000, 900 by local syn
dioate. At six O'Clock. after three hours
Of bidding. the paper was knocked
down TO Delevan Smith, of Chicago,
and Charles r. Williams for e0so. 900.
They already owned 5eX per cent Of
thu stuck.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-07-15
ROBBED BY -FOUR MEN.
Passenger Train ON tho Colorado South
60 ern Held Up Near Folsom, N. NJ, and
Blown Up With Dynnunltc,

Trinidad, COL, July i8.-S9uthbound
passenger train No. 1 on the Colorado
Southern railway was robbed by four
men ut point five miles south of Fol-
som, n NJ. The hold-up occurred Mt
.0:30 o'clock Tuesday night ut the same
point ut which the passenger train was
held up last September. After the
train had been brought to q standstill
and the crew had been intimidated by
guns, the robbers used dynamite with
good effect, blowing open tho sides Of
the express car
Superintendent Webb and the Wells
Fargo express agent, Glover, both state
positively that nothing was secured by
the robbers. Superintendent Webb
left for the scene of the hold-up on a
special train, accompanied by officers
with horses. lie is confident he will
be able to overtale the robbers. There
were but few passengers on the train
and they were not molestcd. As soon
us the robbers had searched the express
car they mounted horses, which We're
hitched nearby, and firing few shots
to alarm trainmcn and passengers, fled
without any attempt to go through the
mail car.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-07-15
SENATORS IN A QUARREL.
Gaiilnger and Chandler, Of New Hamp
shire, During tho Formers Trial at Con-
cord. Almost Come 20 Blows.

Concord, N. H.. July ls.-The pro-
ceedings of the civil service invcstiga-
ton of charges against Senator Gal
linger were interrupted by an exciting
episode between Senators Gallinger
and Chandler, who were only prevent
ed from coming to blows by the inter
ference of friends. Senator Chandler
accused Senator Gallinger of being
responsible for the absence from
the hearing of Treasurer Thayer. OF
the state committee. Senator Gal
linger dared Senator Chandler to re-
peat the statement outside of the room.
Hot words followed, and the senators
advanced toward each other with
clinched fists, when interference pre-
vented blows. Commissioner Brewer
threatened to have Senator Chandler
forcibly removed, but quiet was re-
stored and the hearing proceeded.
Chandler says he will ask President
Mckinley to remove Brewer from office.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-07-15

Ex-CoNeREssMAY FARQuHAR, MEM
Der Of the industrial commission, in
speaking at Washington on the sub
ject of trusts, said: "We as a nation
are producing u vast amount more than
we consume and the combination is
nothing more than an effort to get pro-
ducts on the market in the cheapest
way. There is one thing in the trust
problem which should be remedied, and
that Is the enormous over-capitaliza-
ton of corporations. 1t Is responsible
for more business depressions in this
country than anything else. The rem
edy for this lies with the state legisla-
tures,n
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-07-15

The latest scheme for getting to the
north pole has been suggested by A. C.
jackson, president Of the Alaska Geo.
graphical society. His idea is to start
from some point on the north coast of
Alaska with three ships, sail as far
north as possible and then tie the YES
sells to the floating ice and drift as near
the pole as possible. Then he proposes
70 unload herd Of reindeer and start
overland for the north pole, unrceling
behind a spool OF copper wire to keep
In telephonlc communication with the
men aboard the vessels and to serve "a
. guide to return after the pole is
reached.