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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-05-26

Weakness.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-17
M. POlNCARE DECLINES.
Would Not Accept the Task Of Forming a
Cabinet.
COULD NOT AGREE WITH THE RADICALS
senntor Pierre wnIdo-Roussenu I'm
dertalSes the Task, but 1t L. Be-
iieved Cabinet Can Not Live.

Jaris, June 16.--M. Poincare will In
form President Loubet that he declines to
( form a cabinet. The reason for his dec
aration is understood to be due to the
objection OF the radicals to the presence
of NM. Ribot and Barthou In the cabinet,
while Poincare wished them to Join in the
ministry. NJ. Polncare's decision was
reached after long conference with NM
Brisson, Sarrien and Mouglot, radicals, who
I finally refused to agree to the conditions
on which NJ. Polncare offered them repre-
sentation in the cabinet.
Senator Pierre Waldo Rousseau has ac-
cepted the task OF constructing a cabinet,
NJ. Delcasse having declined.
It is believed that strong pressure was
brought TO bear upon NJ. Waldeck- Rous-
seau, who arrived today from Toulon, but
as the socialists and radicals dominate the
situation no cabinet is likely to be long
lived.
NJ. Polncare complains bitterly that he
offered every possible concession to the
radicals, but they wanted, he says. to have
everything In their own hands. He de-
clares that he has had enough of cabinet
making and Will not be in hurry to ie-
turn to the task.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-17
SUMMARY OF ToDAY's IMPORTANT
STATE.


Rev. Haston rwomey prominent Ma
son, died suddenly at his homo near Te-
naha
Melon shipments from slnton have al
ready amounted to forty cars
Governors - North Dallota and Alabama
viii attend the anti-trust conference
Texas concern Is making a hard fight
against an Ohio trust
Board Of education will deal directly
with county and municipal authorities in
the purchase of bonds for the school fund
suits for forfeiture of the charters of
all San Antonio ice companies have been
filed by the attorney general
Court Of criminal appeals sustains a re-
Variable charge by District Judge Thomp-
son. wherein jurors were told to disregard
the hip pocket" defense.
At san Antonio robbers made haul OF
$500 worth of diamonds.
The Christian Endeavor adjourned
Gonzales county cotton planters are
fighting the boil weevi by burning pune
tured squares.
Details OF the destruction Of the town Of
Bracket by food caused by cloudburst.
young man was killed by a freight
train at Beaumont
A deeorticating machine that. II is said
can successfully handle ramie is on OK
hibltion at Galveston.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-17
DINNER TO MARK TWAIN.

The American Author Wined wnd
Dined by English Liternturcs.
London, June 16.-The dinner which the
White Friars gave to Mark Twain at Ho-
tel Cecil was a remarkable tribute to the
author and at the same time to the friend
| ly relations existing between Great
Britain and the United States Each OF
the speakers, among whom were Senator
IDepew and Poultney Blgelow, dwelt on
this theme. Mr. Bigelow presided, with
the guests on his left The company in
oluded Max o'Ren on. Paul BloueD and
Mr. Robert Barre the Misses Clemens.
Mr. and Mrs, Gilbert Parker, Sarah Grand,
! Frank Leslie. Miss Beatrice Harradin and
many other representatives of literature.
Mr. Louis Frederick Austin, in proposing
Mark Fwsins health, said;
What most appeals to men and women
in his own calling. aud what will ever
cause his name to be associated with Sir
Walter Scott's in similar, lis his notable
courage In misfortune. the high honor
which accepted the disaster and the I'M
daunted toll that now enables him again
/ to lift the colors of victory"
The reply OF Mr., Clemens, who was re-
ceived on rising with prolonged cheers,
was in his happiest vein, causing much
| laughter and applause,
Mr. Depew after some light hantering
and a tribute to Mark Twain. struck q
serious note. which received hearty in
dorsement Abiding TO the change Of sem
timent in America toward England since
| the Americana spanish war he said:
When Captain Coghlan OF the Raleigh
returned from Manila he told US about the
attitudes OF Admiral Won Dledrichs and
Sir Edward Chichester OF the lmmortalite;
and he told us what we all In our hearts
already knew--that the European powers
save England svmpathized with our enc
mics, and that Il was only their knowledge
that England would support us morally
and actively II necessary which prevented
their Interference. (Applause.) And 1t
was this knowledge which made Il posi-
BILE for me- addressing a political gather
| ing of 20 600 people 10 America the other
day. to take the Stars and Stripes In one
hand and the Union Jack In the other and
not hear one dissenting voice in that vast
audience"
A fitting climax was given at this point
when Sir Edwin Chichester. who had been
prevented by another engagement from
coming earlier. entered the room and was
greeted with three cheers.
Sir Edward Chichester then expressed
his admiration for Admiral Dewey and his
officers and the American sailors general
". He said.
Il was very glad to be at Manila, and
the visit increased my respect for Amerl-
can character. After all. blood is thicker
and water, but I must not go on, for
friend OF mine. Captain coghlan, has OK
planned the situation"
From this stage OF proceedings Mark
Twain. and Chichester shared the honors
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-17
SHORT NEWS STORIES.

CAMILLA, Calm hobart rarr.,
convicted of the murder Of Amanda Sn,t-
ley, was hanged here.
NEW YORK.-It is reported In v.u
street that another attempt TO oroani-a
d com olnations of the leading men in
tegesied in the molasses trade is beino
made. 10 ue'us
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The Huntsv,lo
clSmoer OF commerce has wired inyitations
70 General Nelson A. Miles and Genersl
Joseph Wheeler TO speak here july a
uls celebration will be held.
ST LoUIS.-The advance guard of the
milwaukee, delegation to the Elks eenclays
mas ~, arrived here prepared for business
Luey came for the purpose OF capturin,,
'ue neat annual convention for Milwaukee,
BANLEY, Ga.-"Boy" Williams co,-
oIed, charged with having committed an
assault on Miss II. w. Kennedy near EsHI .
messy Ca few days ago. was taken 70
Ihe aepot TO be sent to Jail, when he ros
suddenly spirited away. The cnronor 80
oeeh notified that dead negro bad heon
round ten mites away.
opuM, Ga,-sTwo or three DAVIS a,o ma.
CiarK' negro At surrency. ha1 StsDn,e
WIN d sohstao'A over the possession ~ a
sun The constable tried 10 lev, a., ~
gun ana take possession, whereunon ~
negro refused ano a soufhe enspeS Tse
NeNe eay the negro.was found in the woa5s
"e"' OS uesd' WIN several holes in him.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-17
OFFICIAL STATEMENT no BE MADE
Anairs of the Standard OIL Company
to BE Made Public.

to BE Made Public.
New York June 16.-Gossip of the past
two years in regard to the affairs of the
Standard oil company is to be disposed
of by an official statement to be issued
soon by Samuel c. Dodd, attorney for the
company, says the Times
Wall street has always had several sto-
ries about the adjustment Of the affairs Of
the Standard oil company. This week
there have been a dozen rumors on the
subject. Que was that it was to be dis
solved another that reorganization
would consolidate all the interests with a
capitalization of 100000 900 had been de-
ctded on and that new stock on the basis
of five shares for one would be issued
i story that was regarded as without
foundation by many who are usually in
formed about Standard Oil affairs was
that the company would liquidate and that
new company would be formed with a
capital of from 100000 600 TO $l25 900 600.
The scheme outlined compreheaded the
exchange of the outstanding certificates
dollar for dollar, the holding Of $40, 600. 00G
for 5000 Geo of treasury and cash dis
trltution among the holders Of certificates
The new company under tLls plan would
be New Jersey corporation II was as
sumed that the cancellation Of the original
certificates Of the trust which originally
amounted TO $97250 COO, had progressed to
o point where a reorganization of the
company wodld present little difficulty and
that the decision in this regard was
reached at Bayonne. n j., at a recent
meeting Of the Standard oil company Of
New Jersey.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-17
FOREIGN BRIEFS.

MADRID chamber of deputies has
been organized, Senior Apidal being elected
president
LONDON The Filipino iunta here says
there is no truth in the report circulated
here and cabled to the United States that
Aguinaldo has been assassinated
PRETORIA. Chris Butler. who has been
in custody under charge of completely IN
the recent alleged conspiracy at Johannes
burg to promote rebellious outbreak,
was discharged.
BERLIN. The Anglo German CONNER
cial treaty bill was read In the reichsras
for the first time, after a long speech by
Count Posadowsky Wehner, imperial sec
rotary of state for the interior.
LONDON.-The Times, which prints a
paragraph accusing Sloan of the assault
says It was expected that he would be
charged before a magistrate. but the mat
tere was Sc. tied by the prompt payment
Of 100 pounds startling ($500) to the in
jured waiter
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-17
DOME

Colonel william J Bryan and other
prominent men attended the funeral Of
Hon. r P Bland. near Lebanon, Mo.
A passenger train on the Kansas City.
Pittshury and Gulf was held up near
SHADY. l. T.. and the express car robbed.
Barrow, the kidnaper of Marion Clark.
was convicted and sentenced to fourteen
years in the nenitentiary.
Opinions given hv a number Of proml-
neut public men upon the statement ot
Mr.. Havemeyer before the industrial
commission differed materially.
Tho stove manufacturers OF Cleveland.
Ohio have COMPLETED plans Tor the COM
bination Of their interests
statement IN regard to the affairs Of
the Standard OH company is soon to be
made public.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-17
THE GOVERNOR OF NEW JERSEY
VIII Not Attend the Anti-Trust Con.
iNrHnCp.

Trenton n. ]. June 1s. - Governor
VOORHEES, has not yet answered the invi-
tatton of Governor Savers OF Texas to at
tend a convention Of governors in ST.
Louis to discuss the trust question. Gov
ernor VOORHEES, said today that he would
send an answer next week He added
that he Would not attend the convention
and he did rot believe any good could
come OF IT, He believed that the questions
could be more satisfactorily investigated
by the present congressional committee.
The question, he said, was one that de-
served a great deal OF considerations. but
he did not think the plan of Governor
s1yers was the best one to adopt.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-17

boys drove the old man away. Soon
after this A. B. Howard. Israel How
ard, Corbin Howard, Burch Storrs and
two men named Sbackelford went 10
the mouth Of Crane creek to raft out
some logs.
The road on which they Travelled
went by Tom Bakers house. When
within 200 yards OF 1t, fire was opened
upon them from an ambush. Burch
Storrs was instantly killed, Wilson
Howard mortally wounded and A. b.
Howard was shot in the side The
elder Howard and Storrs had Winches-
ter rifles, but they had no chance to
use them, and those who could fed for
safety.
The double killing set the county
ablaze. G. w. Baker went to see his
sons. II is believed on a mission of
peace. He returned the next morning,
and while on his way to Manchester
passed John Coldiron's store, where
Jim Howard had come earlier. AS
soon as young Howard saw the old
man he leveled his gun at him aud
shouted.
"Ycu laid the plot to have my peo..
pie killed, and I'll kill you'll
Baker threw up his hands and cried
out imploringly:
Don't XIII me. jim. | had nothing
20 do with It,"
The response was a shot. which put
bullet through the old mans bowels.
He fell weltering In the road but was
taken up by the spectators. and lived
until 10 O'Clock that night.
When the news Of the killing
reached Manchester county. Judge j.
W. Wright ordered Sheriff White to
summon 100 men to 30 to the lighting
ground and arrest all OF both sides
who were in arms. In short time
there were about seventy picked men
on horseback, armed with Winchester
rifles, and on the march to the battle
ground. D. l.. Walker went in advance
OF the guard and informed the parties
what they might expect In case Of re-
slstance. The survivors all surren-
dered, and before dark the procession
came back with Tom Baker. John
Baker, .. Baker, Abner Baker, James
Baker Robert Baker. Charlie Ooten,
Dan Woods, Beverly Baker, Robert
Barnett, A. B. Howard and others
Warrants were issued for several
parties for the murder of Howard and
Storrs but all Of them were dismissed
except three against Tom Baker, John
Baker and Charlie Ooten,
The Bakers proved an abb that no
ono could doubt. When the proof and
arguments of counsel closed, Judge
Wright discharged the prisoners with
out hesitatlng a moment
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-17
PHILIPPINES.

The war department received dispatch
from General Otis announcing an insur-
gent attack on tho Americans at san Fer
uando. which was repulsed with seventy
FIVE natives will and many wounded
It Is stated that the government can not
possibly increase the Philippine army to
the $4,000 limit before August /
Spanish prisoners reported that the in
surecnts who were defeated at the battle
az linus have lied into the mountains.
The natives 0ed wildly at the first volley
from the Americans at the battle Of san
Fernando the attack was led bv Aeui-
rnido IN person.
II is reported that the Flliplno army Is
short on ammunition aud have thrown
many OF their guns away.
Reports OF General Otis TO June showed
the number OF deaths from disease to be
gdi in the American army In the Philip
ONES
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-17

For twenty years Or. Hathaway & 90.
n"Ne peen extending the ield az work. and
y."'n a'ainE to their reputation IN the cure
" an those diseases OF men which are 40
.e's'oie In their results to both mind and
uo'y, To-Day they easily stand at the head
y, A. institutions NJ the kind, aud their stan
p"ys'cians and surgeons is recognized
~ t'" ..I America aad abroad as composed
" ,1e greatest apecisllsts in their line.
al OF the old time methods bave hs.n a..
s-'pea py this firm of SPECIALISTS and modern
st'ehune treatment alone is used-a ,rs,t.
n ,s which is so invariable in its results
o suarantee OF complete and permanent
'uEe Is given in every case taken.
vto,. oniy are cures made speedily. but the
, Mao'e system Of the patient Is built no and
10y N state Of perfect physical nervans
ana mental health. nervous
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-17
A TERRIBLE NINE DISASTER.
Explosion of Gas Causes the De"'"
of Eleven Men.

of Eleven Men.
North Sydney, c. B., June io'-lne lnoe'
appalling disaster in the history OF cape
Breton coal mining occurred at aledonia
mine at Glacebay. the principal coiiiery
of the Dominion Coal company when Two
explosions occurred, causing the death OF
eleven men. including Thomas Johnson
the underground manager of the WORKS
and brother of the assistant manager OIL
the Dominion Coal company. UP 10 noon
ten bodies had been recovered. Inc names
of the victims found up to this hour loi-
low: o,or.
Thomas Johnson, underground manager
Neil Mcdonald, John Doyle, Sr John
Doyle Jr.. Joseph Mccormick OF sydney'
Alexander Donald of Cape North Williatn
Simpson. Malcolm McAuley, Arthur GranV'
Missing-Donald Martin IL.
The explosion occurred in the west PIT
at a depth Of about three-quarters Oh
mile. and was caused by gas whlch na1
accumulated in the old workings. Inc Iull
force of the men employed in the mine a.
night is about 100, but the night shlIt ma"
Just stopped work and all but about slXty
had left the mine. There was scarcely an
intermission between the conclusions me
first was a dull boom, Then there was-a
rumbling noise like an earthquake sue
ceeded by a deadening, prolonged roar
which reverherated among the nils TOT
miles and the shock Of which scattered
glass In every direction in the Immediate
vicinity OF the mines The meaning OF
the sound was well understood throughout
the mining district. and anxious people
fiocked to the mine entrance. Before they
arrived suffocatng volumes CT coal smoke
began to pour out, showing that fire had
followed the explosion. A tally OF the
men showed that some three score wers
missing but later number Of the miners
appeared, having escaped by a slope.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-17

The Baker Howard feud broke out In
Clay county early in 1898 and had cost
number OF lives before the killing OF
Tom Baker.
; II has grown from a small begin
ming until II has involved not only
two Of the leading families OF Clay
, county, but many OF their kinspeople
and sympathizers.
The Bakers and Towards are two OF
, the most popular and influential fam
lilies in Clay county. Most of them
live on Crane creek. Until troubles
J began they had always been good
friends.
The fcud had IT'S origin in COM
J monplace way. Early in 1898 Tom
Baker and Israel Howard were raft
ing logs on Crane creek In partner
ship. They fell out on account of
$40 judgment which had been obtained
against A. B, Howard, Israels father.
and which was sold TO Tom Baker,
who thought he could collect it, as
"old man" Howard ownoS some OF the
logs Israel did not like Bakers claim:
he resisted It, and when suit was
brought a quarrel arose. A shooting
ARRAY followed between the two. and
Baker was slightly wounded, hut ap-
parently there was no danger OF more
trouble
A trial to determine the ownership
Of the sawlogs was TO be held in the
Office OF a county magistrate. The
evening before the last day assigned
fer hearing the suit, Anse and .tohu
Baker left Manchester and started for
the magistrates home. About Ave
miles out az town they met George
Campbell who keeps a store at Pin
Hook, and George Hall.
a fight followed, In which Ause
Baker received a wound IN the thigh
and John Baker had five bullets shot
through his clothing. besides which
the mule he was riding was killed
George Hall was shot through the
ear
Hall and Campbell galloped 10 Man
chester as soon as the firing was over
and claimed that they had killed both
the Bakers, That night a crowd Of
men burned down Halls dwelling and
Campbell's storehouse at Pin Hook.
The examining trial OF Hall and
Campbell for shooting Anse Baker soon
came up, but when it did 50 II was
dismissed by the Bakers L. seemed
that all was now settled, but the saw
logs had not been sold and another
attempt mt division was followed by
another fight This time the row was
between A r. Howard and Tom
Baker and his boys. Howard claimed
that Baker FIRST threw an augor at
him, then drew pistol and with his
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-17

ago, but was able 10 advance prices vii
in existence, and after It's breakup 4.
return to the legitimate and healthy p,ss
caused absolute loss to the retailer thoIa
the stock on hand.
Witness concluded by saying that b,tr
leaving New York he had been warnsa i
an acquaintance, lawyer, indirectly ID,
nected with some of the trusts, Tat
was doing a dangerous thing in spsit,
before the commission, as he was ki.I
to be Crushed like caterpillar
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-17
YELLOW FEVER IN CuBA
Four Cnaes, Two ut Havana. HIVE
Been Of1iCinIIN Annnnmr,h

'""r macs TWO Mt Havana. HAVE
Been Officially Announced.
washington, juno 17.-Information re-
garding case Of yellow fever among the
marines at, Havana and of the death of
the man affected was received by the off
Gals Of the marine hospital today.
The same dispatch announces the an
pearance OF two cases of fever at Puerto
Principe Careful attention is being given
to these matters by the marine hospital
service which is maintaining strict sur
Ve!llance over the Island of Cuba.
havana June ia marine who was on
duty at Machina wharf developed yellow
lever on Thursday and died here todav
lhere are no new cases.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-17
RECIPROCITY TREATY SIGNED.
Relate to Trade Between This Ceu.
try and British Barbados

Washington, June It, = A recipi9y
treaty between the United States al
Great Britain, relating to the trade "
tween this country and the British tGay
of Barbados was signed at the dsTst.
ment of state today by the repressntiiiYs
of the two governments. 1t is The tH
treaty framed under the Dlngley liv ~
the first OF a series OF treaties which u
British colonies to the south Of this c'v,'
try are seeking to effect Mr. John !
Kasson. special reciprocity plerpdd
tiary, signed for the United States a
the British charge, Mr.. Lawler, !cr GU
Britain. The treaty is made ioI w
years with the privilege Of extension
The treaty must be submitted 70 y
senate for its approval, hence ne sna
department can not give out lne GU
tents.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-17
DIFFERENCE OF OPINION.
Statement Of MI. Havemeyer Before the
Industrial Commission Commented On.
DISCUSSED BY PROMINENT NEW WORKERS
The Trend of Opinion Comedies with
the Views of the Trust
aIngnate.

New York, June 16--The Herald says.
Opinions widely different are expressed
in this city in regard to the statement
of Henry C. Havemeyer. president OF the
american Sugar Refining company, be-
fore the commission at Washington re-
Gently
Senator Thomas C. Plat said: Mr..
Havemeyer expresses the views of dem4
ocrat and his statement was in the in
terest of the democratic party"
Edward NJ. Shepard, leading attorney
for large corporations, said: Il thorough
ly agree with the proposition that the Sc
rious evils of so-called trusts and monop-
olies are evils arising from the tariff
system. This general doctrine ives very
well put by Augustus Van Wyck in his
speech at the democratic dinner4ln April
Whatever excuse there may have been in
the past for the maintenance OF "intaat
industries" it is certain that the United
states have grown far beyond the useful
ness-it there We're ever any usefulness
OF the extreme protective system uuder
which we now live. The true warfare
against monopoles ought not TO be waged
by undemocratio interference with legal
business but by dealing with the system
OF special privileges created By the eI
listing tariff
Edward Lauterbach said: Mr.. Have.
meyers statement is pregnant with ideas
that call for careful consideration 10y
those who shape our National policy, The
acquisition OF Hawaii, Porto Rico and tue
Philippines and what appears to - al
most the certainty OF the early acQu
siion OF Cuba, will beget a situation. AS
soon as these provinces become a part Ol
the United States it will necesstate a
most careful revision Of the tarin But
no republican would rashly ana without
the most abundant consideration advocate
an alteration oil existing tariffs Changes
IN the tariffs and even he threats OF
changes do more 10 unsettle business
conditions than anything else and even a
faulty schedule is better than agitation
on the subject, unless IL shall result ia
a victory that shall be just and above
all lasting fog a stated period"
Former Representative John Dewitt
Warner, one ot the leading members OF
the Reform club, said IL Mr.. HaYe-
meyer ina glnes ne can elude pursuit
by crying stop thief" he Is not the lrst
man who has made that mistake, though
the accuracy OF his statement as 10 other
peoples sins make Que query as 70
whether. with a somewhat further devel-
opment OF veracity, he may not turn out
20 be a new Saul among the prophets
Should ne once become converted, his
courage would make hun invaluable. Ia
the fact Of the facts of his own conduct
and the course OF sugar stock prices, his
suggestion thai he Is protected by ouly
l-Y of ! per cont Is simply heroic. 1t "a
true, however, that since Doscher and
Arbuckle have been producing he has ac-
tually realized but little more than one
eighth. to which he owns up.
General Wagner SWayne SAYS. There