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Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-02-09

IT APPEARS that General Miles will
have to get on the gridiron, The for
Junate army officers are those who
served at Manila OF who have locked
up their mouths and lost the key.
News.
Yes, It will not do for any officer 10
tell tales out Of SCHOOL, TO use an old
expression, II an officer wishes or en-
poets promotion or even to hold his job
be must wink at scandal and stand In.
Even though the soldiers are fed on
sinking, rotten meat and die like dies,
he must run up the stars and stripeH
and swear the administration 10 holy:
Yes, Miles has offended the powers at
Washington and must fry on the grid
iron for IL. A scheme has been con-
Cocted and 1t is SAID will bear fruit, to
reduce Miles to q department COM
mander and put man In his place
who will be obedient to Alger and his
crowd and not say bad things are bad.
1t occurs to the average man that it
would be well irst to prove to dead
that Miles is not right and
cannot prove what he says before un-
dertaking any such thing. 1t seems
very much like Quay's tactics. He is
now trying to stave off his trial on o
grand jury indictment charging him
with conspiracy to defraud the State
and using public moneys till after the
Senatorial election is over in which
there Is now a deadlock with Quay
some twelve or fourteen votes short.
1t Is morally pleading guilty to the
charges.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-02-09


SAYS the State Journal: by a vote
Of more than two TO ono the lower
house'of tbs Nebrnska Legislature has
passed BIZ taxing Inheritances. The
bill provides for a tax Of per cent on
all direct llneal lnheritances, with q
total exemption for estates valued at
less than $4,000. Collateral requests
and inherltanceS on the other hand are
subjected TO taxation under o sliding
scale ranging from per cent to per
cent. The tax is 2 per cent on the tx
cess Of $1,000 Of lnbelltances when the
beneficiary Ia an uncle, aunt, nephew,
niece, or their llneal descendant. In
all other cases the tax Ia per cent
on beQuests OF $40, 10000 lesp, per cent
on requests between $4,000 and $40
600, 8 per cent on requests between
$4,000 and $50 0O9 and o per cent on
bequests over $4,000 " thout anv ex-
emption except for estates valued at
less than $780," This subject 10 be-
coming a matter of legislation In many
States. Illinois has n similar law, and
some twelve or fifteen other States
have laws taxing inherltances. The
cons.ltutlonallty OF them has been us-
ually upheld. although In few in
stances they have been nullihed by
that repository at supreme power un-
der our government as II IS, the SUI
preme Court. However, as we under
stand IL the United States Supreme
Court has never declared an Inherit,
ance tax unconstitutional, and a small,
nominal one Is on our federal statutes
now, passed last spring as a war meas
ure. Republicans In various places
and manners are In some slight degree
committed to 1t and It might be a good
thing 10 introduce In this State. An
income tax should supplement 1t to
make II as strong az II should be, and
this too is thing which, adopted by
a State, seems TO stand the test Of the
courts. We are of the opinion that
this subject Of making the wealth
which demands and receives The pro-
lection Of the government, bear more
propOrtionate share of its burdens, is
not receiving thesupport and agitation
1t should from populists at present.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-02-09

including the railroad law, the law
taxing Insurance. companies from 2to 4
percent on their premluma, which has
already brought into the State treas
ury upwards Of $4,000, the law charg-
Ing a percentage on tho capital stock Of
new corporations, which has already
brought some money Into the Treasury
and is conceded will bring from s4O,-
900 10 100000, and numerous other
laws OF similar nature. Attorneys
hired by private individuals presented
tho other side, thus completely revere
Ing all common rules Of procedure.
II was pointed out during the cam
paiRn that mon elected by the support
Of the corporations must dance TO their
music. Thoy paid the fiddler We all
know, but few supposed Mr. Goddard
or any others OF the administration
would prove such q willing dancer.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-02-09

THE New York Tribune says about
$lS,OOO,0OO worth Of American securi-
ties have come over from Europe where
they have been held In two ship loads
last week. During the campaign of
1895, this was one of horrors which IL was
depicted would be the result of free
silver. Then 1t was asserted it would
be the result Of a la3k Of confidence In
the American system. What Is 1t nowp
Trade and financial journals are free
to say that European investors do not
have much confidence In our perman-
emit prosperity. However there are
probably few features they do not
fully appreciate, which are principally
our immense balance In trade due to
muniacence Of agricultural products at
home and shortage abroad. Next
years business depends mainly upon q
continuance Of this condition.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-02-09

JUDGE Hazen OF the district court OF
Shawnee county, has rendered his de-
oIslon In the case brought before him
TO test the legality of the special seSs-
ion, and II upholds the legality of II In
every particular. Judge Hazen is
often considered very partisan Judge
but he 10 a a good lawyer and and the
law was all on one side In this case.
II may not be carried to the supreme
court now but II II Is there Is no doubt
as to the issue, There may be no limit
as to what q partisan court would like
TO do, but there Is limit as to what IL
dare do.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-02-09
A WILLING DANCER.

1t Is, indeed, most singular thing
to see the States attorney general, the
officer whose duty IL 10 to enforce
and uphold the laws of the state, In
in court trying to nullify and to prove
a job lot OF them invalid. It has al
ways been supposed by those not
schooled In republican and corporation
politics that 1t was the attorney Rener-
els duty to defend the validity Of
the State laws, and the corporations
with adverse interests were to provide
the attorneys TO prove the contrary.
Such was the condition under BOYLE
and the last administration. He with
one or two able assistants combatted a
whole brood of the ablest corporation
attorneys who attacked the constitu-
tionallty OF the stock yards law, the in
surance laws, the scrip and screen law,
the text book law and numerous others
But now all is changed. The republi.
can attorney general appeared In court
and argued against the validity of all
the laws passed at the special session,
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-02-09

LAST Friday Representative j. A.
DeBard was a fortunate man In secur-
ing the passage of his bill In the house
making II a felony to destroy, conceal
or dispose Of mortgNged property on
which there is lien Of more than
$4,000. This bill was reported from
committee with the recommendation
1t be not passed, but Mr.. DeBard
moved to have 1t printed, and on q
vote Of reconsideration, Friday, II
passed by vote Of 68 to8. This Is
quite triumph tor Mr.. DeBard. 1t
requires man of some strength to get
a bill Of his own Of general applIca-
ton, passed by house Of politics OPP
posite to his own.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-02-09

LAST week witnessed fight In the
lower house over the ante-oleomarger-
Inc bill. Itresnlted 10 an overwhelming
victory for cleo. For two years Tepub-
llcans have been making accusations
against the popullSt legislature for not
passing this bill, but now have turned
IL down themselves with their ubual
consistency. Both the representatives
from Reno voted for the passage Of the
bill. There 10 no doubt that the Kan
sas City packers we're very much Inter
eated In the defeat OF the measure and
papers that had supported the bill
charge that Cy Leland was chief lobby.
lat for their interests. A bill that
would prevent colOrlng Oleo like butter
would Of course prevent lis cOnsump-
tIon. A decrease Of consumption Of
cleo would OF course DO Of advantage
10 the creamery and butter making In
terests Of tn, State. But on the other
hand 1t 10 ale, cd with some reason
abIeness that II the production OF cleo
margarine 10 cut off IL will lessen the
demand for tallOw and oleo oil which
will lessen the value Of live stock. The
cutting off OF the manufacture OF oleo
also would increase the cost OF living
for those who consume II. In a State
whose interests are as much divided
as ours 1t 10 u difficult matter for legis.
latlnn
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-02-09

The battle ut Manila on Saturday
between the insurgent forces and the
Americans was a very unfortunate and
untimely occurrence. In the lrst place
II Aguinaldo had any discretion
whatever, he would never have allowed
a conflict TO be precipitated until action
had been taken on the treaty aud the
position Of the administration and the
nation toward the Philippines defined.
The conflict Is now precipitated before
either party seems TO know just where
he is, 1t 10 very good evidence Of the
class Of people we are getting IL they
are annexed, and shows that they are
liable TO make uS no end OF trouble.
1t Is exceedingly doubtful II they are
competent Of self government, but IL
they are not we have no business an
nexing them. But what 10 perhaps
worst is that no matter though their
attack was untlmely and indlsCreet it
puts our forces in the role of invaders
and lighting against popular sover-
eighty. 1t may be true that we are
better able to govern them than they
are to govern themselves but that does
not justify US any more than 1t would
to commence a general war to conquer
the republics Of South America because
they cannot govern themselves as well
as we could do the job for them.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-02-09

THE daily newspapers during the
aaSt week have been saying consider.
able about row between Governor
Stanley and State Treasurer Grimes
Such reports are usually considerably
colored and exaggerated, but IL appears
that this Is not altogether fairy tale.
The governor In his message recon.
mended that the State funds be let TO
the banks that would bid to pay the
highest interest, upon security of State,
national, county and municipal bonds
etc. Bills have been introduced into
the Legislature to this effect. And this
is what caused the "dander" to rise In
the red hair Of the treasurer. 1t seems
to he an open secret that the State
treasurers for years have been loanIpg
the State money to the Topeka banks
but the State does not get the interest.
This interest, II seems to be considered
amounts to much more than the treas
Arers regular salary. Mr.. Grimes
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-02-09

THE Washington Post, the chief or
gan OF the administration at the CAPT.
toll says Of GoddArd's special session
opinion: "That course may not be rev.
dictionary, but 1t comes quite to near
the point To look to a court for de-
cision as to whether or not the occasion
for calling the legislature was extra
ordinary" 10 to ask that tribunal to
NEEDLE with what does not in any way
concernlt. 1t may be that the statutes
referred to are unconstitutional.
Whether they are or are not is matter
that might properly be submitted to
the court by bringing case under each
one of them. But any attempt to
sweep them aside by invoking the ju-
dlcial department to condemn the ex-
ecutive discretion Is viciously absurd.
Ii the Kansas supreme court does not
make a short job Of this queer case It
will disappoint all reasonable expecta-
lions. When an executive says an &C.
casion is extraordinary" 1t Is extra
ordinary in the full sense and mean
lng Of fundamental law"
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-02-09

seems to have had his weather eye we'll
"sotp on this rake of when he was
spending his good but scarce Wichita
county money FOR hotel bills and cigars
while buttOnhollng the voters during
the campaign and he doet not now pro
pose to rollnqulsh the object Of his
dreams Without aght,
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-02-09
Low Round "Trip Paues 60 TOPEKA

Low HOumd ftp FAIeS 20 IOPekA
For the occasion Of the Annual Meeting, Kan.
saS State TeacheTa' Association, The Great
Rock Island Rout will sell excursion tickets to
Topeka from all points In Kansas at the very
low rate Of ono fare for the round trip. Tickets
viii DO on sale Dec. 20, "a and 20, return limit
Dec. 81, 1893. You should take advantage Of
this splendid opportunity TO make holiday
trip At small cont BY buying your tickets via the
Great Rock Island Route, ConAult local lICbet
agent for rAtes and FULL information, or address
,t,. E.W tn ompson, A. q. p. A.,
Topeka, KAnD.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-02-09

THE peace treaty With Spain lS rati-
Ged, " was undoubtedly the proper
move, Most Of the pOpuliats and both
the Kansas senators voted for II. II
now dIsposes Of the complications with
Spain and leaves rs free to take hold
OF the other questions arising from the
mar
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-02-09
TMR oALIEORNIA LIM1TED.


Via Santa 70 Route, Rest and spsedIeSt traIu
to California. Chicago to Los Angeles In az
days, three times week.
Observation car, with spiclous parlor for
aides and children, 10 . special feature.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-02-09
ROCK ISLAND.

No. ~ runs 10 Hutchinson only.
No. 20 runs through to Dodge City and
Liberal.
No Sunday trains.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-02-09
C. z. sIDLINoER,

SOMEONE please inform us just OK
actly what We ara at war with the Eli
inln0R for.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-02-09

Except sunday.
No, runs Sundaye. Tuesdays and Thurpdaya
No. runs MondAys Wednesdays and friday.
No, 81 oarrloa passengers from Newton 70
Hutchinson Sunduya only,
For full particulars call on or addross
WI, BLACK, q. p. A., Topeka.
j q. nonHRTB,
Agent Santa 70 Route, Hutchinson.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-02-09
"FrIsoo Line"

St. Louis 81 San Francisco r. r
The popular through Car route from
Wichita, Kans., to points in eastern
Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Indian
Territory and Texas, Through Pull
man drawing-room sleepers and free
reclining chair cars to ST. Louis. For
map and time tables and full pdrticu-
ars, address nearest ticket agent, or
B. l.. Winchell, G. 2. A., Frls c
line, st. Louis, Mo.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-02-09

Guard ovsrmyer Of the Reformatory,
haSreCeived notice Of the granting Of
. patent TO him on the invention Of q
hay press, 1852 81" g.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-02-09

The California Limited, Santa Fe Route solid
between Chicago and Los Angeles. Time, 2A
days, archaeological. Three times week
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-02-09

Passengers arriving 10 Chicago can by
the New Union Eleva ted Loop, reach
any part of the olty; or for five cent
are, can be taken Immediately to any Of
fh large stores Of the down town dis
tricE
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-02-09

NNT ANTED--severAl Trustworthy person In
wv this ptate 70 manage our Dueincee In
office work conducted t home Salary straight
800 . year and expenses definite bonafde
no m irH no lese salary. Monthly $50. Reference
Enclose self addressed stamped envelope
Herbert II, Hess, Prest., Dept N, Chicago.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-02-09
MISSOURI PACIFIC.

No. 10! does not carry passengers east OF
Hutchinson,
Cara run through to 81. Louie without
change
Chair Cars TO Denver free OF charge. This IL
the short line 10 all points west.
2 j. LEIMnAeH, Agent.
II. @. TOWNSEND. Gen. Pas. Agent.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-02-09
T Over the Camera.

1T IS the few minutes spent over
the camera arranging for your pic.
ture that counts in the picture we get.
No photograph is complete without
those few moments of expert prepa-
ton. After VIC have a good negative
we give it every possible care and you
will be pleased with the Photographic
results. Our prices are reasonable
and our facilities for doing the work
unexcelled. Wesolicityour patronage
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-14
HAS THE SITUATION IN HAND.
CTS Is EFFECTIVELY DEALING
WITH THE INSURGENTS.

Rebels VIII Only Act on the Defen-
sive-American Troops Called Out
by False Alarm, Covered the
City Within Fifteen MInutes-AEu-
inaldO's Second Proclamation
Causes NO Stir-BclieVe the Insurg-
ents VIII Give In.
Manila, Jan. 13.-The situation here Is
undoubtedly critical, but Maj. Gen. Otis
has II well in hand, and there is no such
certainty of trouble as many believe.
The rebels are concentrated on the out
skirts Of the town, and their leaders have
issued strict orders that they shall act
only on the defensive.
An incident might precipltate trouble.
but the idea of a rebel attack upon Ma
nila is rdiculed, as the Americans abso-
lutely control the position. Agulnaldo has
published his second manifesto in reply to
the proclamation of Gen. Otis. which was
recalled on its first appearance, but it
has proved Intellectual.
On Wednesday false alarm, due to
trivial incidents, occurred simultaneously
in opposite parts of the city, led to a gen
eral cali to the United States forces. In
fifteen minutes the entire city was covered.
The promptitude of the Americans, while
it created a scare for the moment effect
ually restored confidence throughout Ma
Mia, and dispelled the excitement due to
passing fear on the part of the citizens
that an attack was imminent.
1t is possible that the Filipinos after
the diplomatic conferences that have been
had between the representatives of Gen.
Otis and Aguinaldo, have finally come to
understand that the cautious and con-
servative policy of the Americans is not
due to fear. and that they will accept the
inevitable with good grace. 1t is evident
that at present they are unable TO appre-
ciate the full meaning of the independence
demanded, and that when they do UNDER
stand its extent the American proposition
will be acceptable.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-14
FAGAN'S SENSATIONAL ATTACK.
COmmissary General May BE Court
MartiaIed.

Washington, Jan. 13.-(SpeciaD. The
Eagan- Miles controversy, or, more prop
erly speaking the attack made by Gen.
Eagan on Gen. Miles, has proved the SEN
sstion of the day in Washington.
That an officer of the army should have
so far forgotten himself as to use such
blackguardly language, has astounded ev-
erybody, and that he should have gone
this long without being called to account
by court-martial or otherwise, has added
to the surprise.
The action of the war investigation COM
mission in sending back the testimony
for revision is regarded as a severe re-
buke to the commissary general and it
is confidently expected that a court-mar-
tial will follow, despite the determination
of the investigation commission to protect
its witness from all harm.
This determination is generally taken as
a gross misinterpretation of the meaning
of the Presidents assurance that witnesses
will be protected, as it is inconceivable that
an officer Of the army should be allowed
to use such language, no matter what the
ploNoSdtlOu - anu 80 uipuHiSISu
If there is no court-martal Congress
will, in all probability, take a hand in
this army row, and have full investiga-
ton. Senator Allen introduced a resolu-
ton TO that effect to-day, and, in view
of the army scandals, which have dis
gusted everybody, it is pretty evident
that Congress win take a hand.
In the meantime everybody is indorsing
the declaration Of Inspector General
Breckenridge that what the war depart
ment needs is more gentlemen" that is
If Eagan is a sample, and the feeling here
is one of general disgust that the army
should through petty rows, be placed on
a plane withthe French army.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-14
JUDGEsHIP BILL GOES THROUGH.
Bacon Secures PrOvisIOa for Another
Circuit Judge.

Washington, Jan. 13.-CSpeciaD Senator
Bacon secured the passage by the Senate
this afternoon of the bill providing for an
additional judge for the Sixth judicial
circuit, with his amendment providing for
an additional judge for the Fifth circuit
attached to il.
The original bill creates a new judgeship
for the circuit in which Northern Ohio
is situated, and it is expected that Judge
Day will be the appointee. The adminls-
tration has been extremely anxious 10
have it passed.
When it came over from the House, Sem
ator Bacon determined that 1t should not
go through unless it carried also a provis-
ion for a similar judgeship in the circuit
in which Georgia is located, as this has
been recommended for years by all attor-
neys general and had just as strong rea-
sons for its passage as the Ohio bill.
Senator Bacon had the House bill refer
red to a subcommittee, and to-day was
able to secure the report Of the bill with
his amendment. 1t took some quiet work
to pave the way for the passage Of the
amended bill, but he finally got things just
right and then passed the bill II now
goes to the House with his amendment,
and the friends of the measure believe
they will be able 10 put it through
in that shape.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-14

sional district of Maine to fill the va
cancy in Congress caused by the resigna-
ton of William p. Frye. He was elected
by a majority of over 5000. nearly twice
as large as was ever before given to
candidate in that district. He was re-
elected nine times His first speech in
Congress was made April 25, 1852, on PRO
lection to American shipping"
President Mckinley rendered the posi-
tion of Secretary OF the Treasury to Mr..
Dingley, but he declined the offer, prefer
ring to remain in his position as chair
man of the ways and means committee,
and as floor leader of the Republican ma
jOrity of the House.
Under his leadership the House, within
sixteen days after IL Fifty-hfth Congress
was convened in extraordinary session,
passed bill revisinc the tariff.
Mr.. Dingley was Songregationalist in
religion. He was married June H. 1857,
to Miss Saloine McKenney of Auburn, Me.
They had six children, OF whom five sur
ViVe
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-14
PROPERTY LOSSES IMMENSE.
Vessels Wrecked and Many of Eng
lands Towns Under Water.

lands Towns Under Water.
London. Jan. 3.-Widespread devasta-
ton on land and sea has been the result
Of The storm that has ragged during the
mast few days,and the aggregate losses Of
property are immense.
This evening reports are gradually filter
ing through from the provinces, telling
of dismantled houses, overAowng rivers,
inundated streets and fields, buildings
flooded, cattle and sheep drowned rail-
roads disorganized and disaster to life and
limb from falling debris.
London's parks and buildings have suf-
fered heavily. The Thames has overflow
cd along the upper reaches, with serious
loss to the dwellers on the banks.
Most of the coast towns have suffered
severely Promenades have been swept
by the sea, and harbors aud piers dam
aged.
Parts of Southampton are under water
The schools were closed this afternoon
and this evening the tide is overlooking
all boundaries and threatening serious re-
suits.
In many parts of Portsmouth boats were
employed in the main streets to-day 10
take the school children home.
Numerous small wrecks are reported and
all the lifeboats are kept exceedingly busy.
Three men, who We're returning from a
funeral near Castle Island Ireland, were
lifted by the wind, hurled into a pit ana
killed
The channel steamers have had terrible
experiences.