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The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-04-18
ODD ABOUT GEESE.
The Web-FOOted Fowl Can't stand n
RainstOrm when Thirsty, Says
POuItryman.

Geese are peculiar" said an old
poultry salesman. Put them out in a
rainstOrm when they have a good
thirst on, and they are liable to die.
About ten years ago WIS engaged by
a firm to go out through the west to
buy live geese and chickens. bought
about ten carloads, put them in crates
and started east. The geese were in
the crates nearest the floor of the open
car-that's the regular way to ship
them-and' on top of them were piled
the chicken crates.
eve got about ten miles from st. Jo-
seph, Mo-, when the load on one of the
cars sagged, and the whole pile of
crates was spilled on the side of the
track. In pilipg the crates on again
the geese were placed on top. knew
[ was taking chances, because, a rain
storm meant death to the geese, but
there didn't seem to be any storm in
sight, and | thought we cOuldmake st.
Joseph and shift the load there. The
train, had only gone a short distance
when a storm came up so suddenly
that the rain was falling almost as
soon as the clouds were noticed The
geese had been without water for
some hours, and the moment they felt
the rain they were stretching their
necks through the openings between
the Stats andiho!ding their bills open to
catch the drops. Well, I got an old coat
and laid it over as many of the crates
as it would cover, so as to save a many
as possible. Then I got a switch and
tried to force the others to keep their
heads inside the crates. They didn't
mind the switch very much, andI had
to give each one four or five good hits
before it WOULD pull in its head. and
when | started on a new head the old
one would pop up again.
''When. we got into st. Joseph it was
still raining, and every goose in the
top crates, with the exception of those
under the coat, was dead. Whether
they died from drinking too much or
from drinking while their necks were
in an unnatural position l do not know,
but every man who has handled live
geese knows that a thirsty goose in a
rainstOrm in crate is as good as dead.
I've never told of this popularity about
geese without being doubted, but you
| just ask any poultryman if it isn't
| true. "-ChicagO Tribune.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-04-18
Thousands Follow DeadC

Thousands Follow Dead Crocodile.
A crocodile which, in the course of
several weeks, manages to devour some
Is men and cattle, is in a fair way to es-
tablish record. \ gharial which in
tested the River Borak, near Silchar, had
achieved this unenviable nOtOriety and
was fast. becoming a terror to the in
habitants of the town; it had. in fact,
become necessary to protect bathing
in the river. Some days ago, how
ever, SUbadar Maula Khan, of the
Seventeenth Bengal infantry, now at
Silchar. waited for the crocodile, and
succeeded in disposing of her with
three shotsfrOm a rife. In the attempt
to drag the animal out of the water a
boat was upset and the animal was
eventually tOwed ashore by a steamer.
Forty sepoys bore the body of the mon
ster in triumph 10 the regimental lines,
where it was exhibited, fully 10000 viii
layers coming from near and far dur
ing the day to see their vanquished foe.
Bombay Advocate.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-04-18
CHAPTER NI.-CONTINUED.

BY these arguments Mr.. lynn finally
prevailed, and the idea Of an assault
was abandoned. We then fell to talk
ing and Capt. Sellinger remarked that
at least we were in command of nearly
all the powder in the ship, the maya
zine lying beneath, in the hold, and the
double doors betwiXt that and the gen
eral storage securely locked. 1t would
require the use of u ram and violence,
CT considerable work of carpentry, to
break through.
yet I conceive they might employ
one CT the other" said Mr.. lynn, land
since We have the floor of the storage
room between lis and the magazine,
the sound might be cut off. think we
had best raise yOn trap. to be prudent.
Say, Won do it, Master Ardck."
/ disturbed the scuttle accordingly,
and we moved that way that we might
catch even a small sound of opera
ton.
AT least, if il comes to the worst,
we can blow up the ship" said the cap
tain, with a setting together of the
lips, yet not quite so desperate as his
air was, thought.
II pray you let us think of less des-
perate measures" L said, quite dis
turbed. Surely. we should take much
encouragement from what we have
done. and trust to The like fortune in
the future. They are but eight. as
you say, and for the most part of small
skill with arms. We are only three,
but all have a good knowledge of
weapons-for l would have YOU to know
that | am no novice with either broad
sword or backsword, having had in
struction from an approved maitre
d'armes-so the real odds are by no
means what they SEEM"
This is all good" said Mr.. lynn,
with a tranquil air. and I doubt not
that we could hold them stiff bout,
so we could have them all in front. and
no use of firearms. Yet let us remain
as we are for awhile. and see whether
a still better way will not open"
''Fcith,' said the captain. quickly,
sit may be opening now. l see some
sort of glimmer or spark through the
chinks in yon door"
The spark ficl1ered before the cracks
in the door, and / was just thinking
that it might be the match of an old
fashioned gun, and had opened my
mouth 10 utter a warning, when the
elimmer increased to a clear little
flame, and as it did so some one knocked
on the door.
''Who is there?" called out Capt.
Sellinger.
Its us, sir-Toby Hedge and Tom
Flying
what do you want, Hedge and
Flyng?"
I'VE are from the mate, sir, with a
message" answered the same voice.
what want you?:" went on Capt.
Sellinger.
Tine mate, he summons you to sur
Z render, sir. If you refuse he will have
all your lives"
Despite the terror of the situation,
l could scarce forbear smiling. The
fellows voice had the most marvellous
castdown humble, mingled with an air
of respect for the captain something
that long habit would not quite suffer
him to escape from--that could be
imagined. But Capt. Sellinger only
looked uncommonly solemn and stern.
Y'The mate is villain, and you like
essissis," he made answer. For myself,
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-04-18
Eye to Business.

Il tell you, sir, the way they soak
down the streets in some parts of the
city is simply outrageous. If had my
way I'd make street sprinkling penal
offense."
You're an enthusiastic Eicyclist. l
take it?'
mo. sir. 1 am an enthusiastic ocu
LIST. "-Chicago Post.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-04-18
All the SymptOn,s.

They had watched the couple for sew
eral minutes.
HE has just about reached the point
Ct proposing" said one of them, at
last.
How do you know that?" asked the
other.
Because he is so nervous and she Is
so self-possessed."- Chicago Post.
Ought to BE.
Bacon4Your friend is well Informed.
/ see.
Egbert4 well, he ought to be, with
the wife he's got.-Yonkers Statesman.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-04-18
LuXurieS For Men.

A CLEAN, quick and easy shave is q
luxury which all men appreciate, and a
luxury which all men get who patronlze
Crawford Bros shop, next door to the
Bourbon Bank. Excellent bath service
in connection with the shop. New pa
rons are always welcome. (tfl
The age-herald., 1899-09-07
CONSOLIDATION ACCEPTED.
Directors of the Raleigh and Gaston
 Meet in North Carolina.

Raleigh, N. C., September GA general meeting of the stockholders of the Raleigh and Gaston Railroad company was held here today. It was decided to accept the amendments to the charter granted by the legislature authorizing consolidation of the various branches of the Seaboard Air Line in this state.
 The consolidation of these roads is pre- liminary to the formation of the Seaboard Railway company, which will include the Seaboard Air Line system, the Georgia and Alabama Railway company and the F'lori- da Central and Peninsular railroad
 Among the stockholders present at the meeting were President John Skelton Williams, Richmond; Vice-President F. St. John, Portsmouth J. William Midden- horff, Baltimore; John M. Sherwood, Portsmouth; Leigh R. Watts, Norfolk; Messrs McGill and Eeavenworth, Peters, burg. The party left at o'clock for At lanta, where meeting of the stockholders of the Georgia, Carolina and Northern railroad will be held tomorrow.
The age-herald., 1899-09-07
GEGRGIA'S COTTON CROP
Commissioner Stevens Says It Will
 Be Short

Atlanta, Ga, September 6.-Commission- CT of Agriculture O. B. Stevens. who re- turned to Atlanta today after an inspection of the crops throughout middle and south Georgia, states that cotton will be at least half a million bales short, and that in or der to realize 75 per cent. of the crop of 1898, conditions will have to remain favora- ble for some time to come.
 During the past twenty days conditions had been extremely unfavorable.
 "Estimating that there will be a shortage of half a million bales in the crop of Tex as," said Commissioner Stevens, "and at least the same shortage in Georgia, the on- ly other states in the south at present may be counted on for short crop are North and South Carolina and Alabama. The shortage in these three states will be a nominal one, I understand, and together their loss in bales may not go over quar- ter of a million.
 ''There is every reason to belive that the supply in all other southern states than and we can count, therefore, on at east a shortage of one million and a quarter baIes or ten million against eleven million two hundred thousand of last year.
 This big decrease, MT. Stevens claims, is due to a sudden decrease in the use Of fer tilizers, a decrease in acreage and 10 decidedly unpropiuous season.
The age-herald., 1899-09-07
BANKERS ARE FOR
 GOLD STANDARD National Association Puts Itself on Re-
 cord UnequiYOCally. ENTHUSIASTICALLY ADOPTED Delegates Report Prosperous Conditions
 All Oyer the Country. A ROLL CALL OF THE STATES Representatives of Clearing House Ex- changes Declared for Changes on Handling Checks and Drafts
 from Other Cities.
ROLL CALL OF THE STATES

Cleveland, Ohio, September 6-The Ameri- can Bankers association put itself on rec ord unequivocally in favor of the gold standard today by adopting resolution, the meaning of which nobody can mistake. The action, taken in connection with the placing of Colonel Myron T. Herrick President McKinley's close friend, and in line for the presidency in 1901, made it quite a day for the national administration. Heretofore all attempts to induce the as- sociation to take action which might be regarded as of a political character have failed, but today the view taken was that the money question was one which ought to be elevated above politics.
 Unanimously Readopted
 When the resolution was brought for ward the association forgot its historical conservatism and voted for the declara- tion enthusiastically and unanimously.
 A new feature of the convention was the call of the states. which took up the latter part of today's session. Without exception the delegates reported prosperous condi- tions in their respective sections.
 The representatives of various clearing house associations declared unanimously in favor of charging exchange for the hand ling of checks and drafts from other cities and steps were taken to carry their recom- mendations into effect.
 Fifty delegates attended the meeting of the Trust company section, Breckinrdge Jones, of St. Louis, presiding. These com panies represented have a capital of $94,- 100000 and a surplus of $67,oO000O, while their cash deposits are $61000O,000. Forty-one Companies Joined Forty-one trust companies joined the session during the past week. Several papers were read and a general discussion followed, the topic being the best methods of providing trust business and then ad- vantages of having savings departments in trust companies.
 William G. Mather, of Cleveland: Atti1la Cox, of Louisville, Ky; John E. Brown, of New York, and Breckinridge Jones, of St. Louis, were elected members of the execu- tive committee. This body later elected William G. Mather, of Cleveland, as chair man.
The age-herald., 1899-09-07
THE TRANSVAAL SITUATION ACUTE
 WAR EXPECTED ID BEGIN AT ONCE
British Colonial Office Officials in Constant Communication With
 the Queen and Lord Salisbury

says Floerschultz was recommended by the German government to our government as consul for the United States at Sonneberg and he was accepted This Is not true, al- though he was vice-consul under me. Our laws do not allow a foreigner to act as consul in foreign lands. He must be naturalized citizen of the United States at least, which Floerschultz was not. Also, Bentheim makes another error when he states documents were received in the regular United States consul envelopes with United States business only printed on them. Such envelopes are not trans missible in the mails of the old country unless stamped so that the American con- sular seals could not have been used as safeguard"
 MT. Weiep was consul at Sonneburg dur ing President Ceveland's first term.
The age-herald., 1899-09-07
POSTOFFICE CLERKS
Step Toward Amalgamation of National
 and United Associations

Memphis, Tenn, September 6.-At the third and last day of the tenth annual con- vention of the National Postoffice Clerks association, an important step was taken in the direction of amalgamation with the United association, a similar organiza- ton to the National association, by the appointment of committee to further that end
 The election of officers took place at the morning session with the following re- suits: President, Thomas J. Donelly, of Brooklyn, reelected; first vice-president Walter Herron, Memphis; second vice. president, Arthur Eastus, Muncie Ind; third president, Theo Wilke, Topeka, Kan; secretary, Edward O'Connrr, Utica, N. Y.; treasurer, Mark B. Greer, Cincin- natl.
The age-herald., 1899-09-07
w. J. BRYAN
Silver Leaders Enthusiastic Reception
 at San Francisco.

San Francisco, September Civilian J. Bryan, who, with his family arrived here from Yosmite today, was given an enthu- siastic reception at Woodward pavilion to- night. The pavilion was packed to the doors and hundreds were unable to gain admission. MT Bryan, during his address, said he believed that our government after establishing the Philippine republic should extend to it's people that 1t is now giving to the republic of the South and Central America protection from outside interfer- ence and unhampered freedom to work out their destiny.
 Mr Bryan stated that he did not favor the withdrawal of our troops from the islands before a stable government is es- tablished.
The age-herald., 1899-09-07
MOVEMENTS ESCAPE.
He Was Convinced That Capture Meant
 the Forfeiture of His Life.

London, September 7.-The Times pub fishes a long Capetown dispatch from MT Moneypeuny, its Johannesburg correspon- dent, describing the steps which led to his flight. He says:
 My escape was due wholly to the im- becility of the Transvaal detectives for I treated all warnings with skepticism until the actual arrest of MT. Pakemau editor of the Transvaal Leader That seemed an indication of the adoption of policy of de- fiance, making war inevitable, and I had solid reasons. based on four months of con- tinuous threats from every quarter, in- cluding State Secretary Reitz for believing that in the event of war my life would be worth little if were captured"
The age-herald., 1899-09-07
EVIDENTLY A FEUD
Killing in Smith County, Miss, May
 Cause More Bloodshed

Ellaville, Miss, September 6.-News from Bunker Hill Smith county, today gives an account of another bloody crime committed near there. Bud Sullivan, aged 22 years, son of Jesse Sullivan, was shot four times in the breast and head and killed by un- known parties.
 Two months ago George Sullivan was shot from ambush and killed in the same settlement, and about the same time prominent citizen had to leave the neigh bofhood for fear of being killed, it being customary for these. desperadoes to shoot into his house at night. His stock was being shot and wounded also. It is said there Is two factions and the second kill ing, it is feared, will cause more boodshed.
The age-herald., 1899-09-07
BENTHEIM INACCURATE
Former Consul Weilep Skeptical Re
 ing Atlanta's Alleged Revelations

Galma, Kan, September e.-Hon. E. c. Weilep, former consul to Sonneberg, Ger many, says of the Benthem interview, sent out from Atlanta:
 T cannot believe Benthem's story. He duplicates one Herr Alvin Floerschutz in the matter. When I was consul at Sonne- burg Mr- Floerschultz was my clerk, and had been a clerk at the consu's office for number of years. On my recommends tion he was made vice-consul. Bentheim
The age-herald., 1899-09-07
PREPARING FOR WAR.
The Transvaal Will be Placed Under
 Martial Law at Outset.

Johannesburg, September 7.-At a meet ing of the war commission, held at the fort today, complete scheme was draft ed, it is said, for protecting and provision ing the town in the event of hostiities. Commander viljoen, of the Transvaal forces, says that martial law will be pro- claimed immediately on the receipt of an ultima tum from Great Britain, and a tri- bunal has been established to assume the necessary Notifications when the state of seige is proclaimed.
The age-herald., 1899-09-07
Carr.ere Called Down

Paris, September 6.-It is asserted that the minister of war, General the Marquis de Gallifet, has teegraphed to Major Car riere, who is representing the government before the courtmartial al Rennes relative to his attitude as government commis- sioner and the terms of the judgment of the court of cessation. General de Gallifet insists that Major Carriere must remain strictly within the limits that have been defined for him.
The age-herald., 1899-09-07
Hon. ". 6. Hanna Dead

Morrillton, Ark, September 6.-1Ion. W. S. Hanna, aged 60 years is dead. He made a record in the civil war, was member of the constitutional convention in 1874, was elected three times in the lower house of the legislature twice In the state sen- ate and was prsident of that body in 1889. He was a prominent Mason and cousin Of Hon. Mark Hanna, senator from Ohio.
The age-herald., 1899-09-07
The Burlington Scores

Kansas City, Mo, September 6.-The Bur- lington company scored today in it's fight with the Kansas City, Fort Scott and Memphis road, over rates on packing house products from Omaha and Kansas City to the southeast. The Burlington gave mo- tice of it's third reduction of 3 cents per 100 pounds from Omaha to the southeast, making a cut of cents in a little over week.
The age-herald., 1899-09-07
Refuses to be Annoyed

Capetown, September 6.-When ques- toned in the Cape house of assembly to- day regarding the transit of ammunition through Cape Colony, the premier W. P. Schrebnder, declared that the subject was exhausted, and that 1e must refuse to be annoyed by further questions concerning 1t.
The age-herald., 1899-09-07
President Kruger Warned

London, septI nber 1.-The Capetown correspondent of Nhe Daily Mail says that three days ago J. H. Hoffmeyer. the Afri- kander leader in Cape Colony, teegraphed President Kruger, warning him that unless he compiled with certain conditions, war would be inevitable. MT Kruger replied, promising compliance President Stein of the Orange Free State, is also urging Pres ident Kruger. according to the Daily Mails correspondent, to come to terms with Great Britain.
The age-herald., 1899-09-07
Two Miners on strike

Chattanooga, Tenn, September 6.-Two coal miners at the Sale Creek mines in this county went on strike today be- cause the company was furnishing coal to the Dayton Coal and Iron company, whose miners are on a strike for higher wages. The Sale Creek men demanded of the com pany that they refuse to furnish coal to Dayton. The operators rejected the de- mand and the men laid down their picks.
The age-herald., 1899-09-07
slmmons Denies sale

Knoxville, September 6.-James Sim mons, president of the Knoxville and Bri5- tol railroad, today gave out positive denial that his road had been sold or would sell to the Southern system.
The age-herald., 1899-09-07
The People for JIminez

Puerto Plata, Santo Domingo September 6.-General Imbert was installed in the palace today as provisional governor of the city. General Jiminez has gone to Santia- go de Lost Caballeros. The people of the interior and of the capital continue ar- dently for Jiminez
The age-herald., 1899-09-07
Passengers Not Allowed to Land

Charleston, S. C.. September 6.-The United States tug Nazenscott, from Key West, reached Port Royal Monday evening. She had twenty-one persons aboard and, although there was no sickness on her, none of her passengers were allowed to land, and she was ordered to Sapelo im- roadiate1V
The age-herald., 1899-09-07
HE WILL NOT GO
Col Schwarzkoppen Will Not Appear
 Before Rennes Courtmartial

Berlin, September 6.--The I.okal Anzeiger publishes an interview with Colonel Sch warzkoppen which is believed to define Germany's policy toward the Dreyfus af- fair. When asked whether he would go to
 
 Continued on Second Page.)
The age-herald., 1899-09-07
Yellow Fever Disappears

Merida, Yucatan, September 6.-The vel low fever has disappeared, all patients having recovered.
The age-herald., 1899-09-07
Think President Will Act

The committee the report continues, waited upon the secretary of the interior, commissioner of pensions and finally President Mckinley, to point out the in justice of those rules and express confi- dent belief that the president will take measures to bring about a different ruling in tie near future, placing the basis of pens,on claim where 1t was in 1890
 The report Is signed by R. B. Brown, chairman Louisville; John Palmer, AL bany, New York; J.-W. Burst, Sycamore, H., and Charles Clark Adams of Boston. H. B. Chase, the other member of the com- mittee, did not sign the report. It was said that he had sent a minority report but this could not be confirmed.
The age-herald., 1899-09-07

POCAROkTAS-Tb best grate coal on the market. Gilreath Coal and Iron Co.,, 2015 First avenue.
The age-herald., 1899-09-07
(. A. R. DOWN ON
 H. CLAY EVANS Veterans Do Not Like the Commissioner
 Of Pensions. HIS RULINGS ARE UNJUST One Member Wants the President to De-
 pose Him.
GREATEST SECRECY MAINTAINED
The Delegates Moving Very Slowly in the Matter, and Do Not Seem Anxious to Throw Refiec-
 tion on Mckinley

Philadelphia, September 6.-The business sessions of the Grand Army encampment today wound up with warm debate on the report of the committee appointed to in- vestigate Pension Commissioner Evans.
 The report did not suit some of the dele- gates and finally it was referred back to the committee for specific resolutions to cover certain points. General Sickles, Of New York, counselled moderation in the matter. A delegate from Kansas caused considerable uproar by Introducing reso- lution that the encampment respectfully re- quest the president to remove the pension commissioner at once.
 This brought score of the veterans to their feet, all of whom wanted to speak, but a motion to re-commit was adopted and an adjournment relieved the situation, which was growing embarrassing.
 Delegates Moving siowIy
 The delegates are moving very slowly in the matter, and generally they do not de- sire anything to go through that in any way reflects upon President Mckinley
 The greatest secrecy is being maintained in regard to the report of the committee. It is known, however, that it begins with Si NAiAidStAhC i0Ni0W ol nlolOiy Ol pShSAOA payments and the causes leading up to the present system and methods
 In cities the conditions when in 1890 con- gress passed the act to provide relief for disabled veterans and their widows and or phans, not conditioned upon evidence that they were disabled while in the service It is claimed the original construction of this law was abrogated in 1893 by most un- just arbitrary rulings of the pension com missioner, first placing the burden of proof upon applicants for pensions that they were not suffering from disease or dis abilities consequent upon their own vicious habits and in the ruling that widows of veterans who applied for pensions were not eligible if they had an income aggregating eight dollars per month.