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The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-12-28
FORTY ARE DEAD.


Details Of the Braxneu Coal Nine Explo.
derives IN Awful Deathtr.p.
Pittsburg, Pa, Dec. e6.-The mine
is that of the Stockade Coal company
and lies four miles from Brownsville
and fourteen miles from Uniontown.
1t is known as the Braznen mine and
lies near a>station of that name ON the
Redstone creek branch of the Penn
slyvania railroad. Fire Boss Radcliffe
went through the mine as usual and
found gas. or fire damp, in two places.
He detected about four inches of gas
in the main entry about 100 yards from
the main shaft and about TN equal
quantity in room on the side entry
short distance away. The fire boys
reported the presence of the gas but
informed the superintendentent thai
1T was all right for the men to enter
The men were lowered into the mine
in cage, descending the main shaft
which is vertical. From forty to fifty
men had entered the mine and dis
persed through it when the gas was
ignited in some manner not yet ascer.
tanned. A tremendous explosion oc-
CURED. Its force must have reached
every man in the mine. The cage in
the main shaft, which was at the bot
tom, was blown into splinters and the
hosting machinery wrecked. The
dead taken from the mine so far are:
Henry Hagar. Peter Orosory, William
Thomas, Michael Rothell, Samuel
Meese, Albert Meese, Michael Mahio,
George Kovitz. Joseph Postsky, Joseph
Magyar, William Molok, Paul Proloc
Among the men missing and known
to be dead in the mine are the follow.
ing Hungarians:
Michael and Andrew Parahek, Paul
Laundis, Thomas Keulak and Andrew
Toursizski.
At least twelve other bodies are in
sight, but cannot be reached on account
of the debris.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-12-28
Forty School Childred Drowned.

Brussels, Dec. 26.-Upwards of forty
school children were drowned in an
ice accident at Frelighein, near the
French frontier The children of the
district had been given holiday, with
permission to play on the frozen river
Lys. When the merriment was at its
full height the ice broke suddenly and
the children disappeared. A few were
rescued half-dead, but the majority
were drowned. Thirty-six bodies have
been recovered, but others are still
missing.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-12-28
state Board Of Acriculture.

Topeka, Dec. 23.-The twenty-ninth
annual meeting of the Kansas board of
agriculture will be held in representa-
tive hall, Topeka. January 10. II and
II. A strong program is being pre-
pared and a rate of fare and third
has been made for that week on tickets
to Topeka on all Kansas railroads.
DIR. D. E. Salmon. chief of the bureau
of animal industry at Washington,
Prof. S. J. Hunter of Kansas Univer-
sity General J. X. Hudson, Colonel
Richard ]. Hinton, Prof. Minnie A.
Stone, of Kansas Agricultural college,
and Mrs Mary I. Gray, of Kansas City
are the leading speakers expected.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-12-28

London, Dec. :3.-The Daily Mail
says: 1--WE understand that news has
arrived from General White to the
effect that Ladysmith is well supplied
with food and ammunition and can
hold out much longer than has been
estimated. The troops are described
Is in good spirits and anxious to fight.
There is still no definite news regard.
ing the military operations in South
Africa Probably this is because the
3uly cable that is now working Il
ehoked with Official dispatehea
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-12-28
Chicaeo STRIKER, Raise . Riot.

Chicago. Dec. e1.-A riot occurred at
Twenty-ninth street and Calumet.
where the strike of the tunnel miners
Is in progress. Several non union men
emerging from the tunnel were as
saulted by strikers and during the gen.
eral fight which followed shots were
fired and several men on both sides
badly beaten. No one was struck by
the bullets. Nine of the strikers were
arrested
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-12-28
VICTIMS Of PRECEDENT.
But Not an Excuse For Dishonest,
Though Old Tricks.
BRIBERY THE FIXED CUSTOM,

New York, Dec. 23.-According to
the Havana manager of a tobacco inn
porting firm now in this city at the
home Office, the Cuban customs ap-
praisers who were arrested in Havana
are only the victims of precedent.
Said he:
1t is not an unusual move The won
der is that it has not been done before.
Under Spanish rule the changing of
classiications on goods, with the con-
nivance of the officials, was very COM
mon. The officials had an idea that
they held Office for the single purpose
of getting rich. They accepted brides
as matter of course. Now they have
come in contact with another admins
trative idea which takes into consider
alton the interests of government and
are surprised as we'll as disappointed
at not being able to 60 on in the same
course.
This is not the first instance since
the Americans have been in charge
where frauds Of the same kind have
been let of with the rebuke of the off,
eers.
Business men who have shipped
goods into Cuba have been taught by
experience that it is cheaper to bride
the officials than to remain honest and
be kicked out of the country. Spanish
officials did not care to deal with hon
est merchants and would seek pretexts
for getting them out of the country.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-12-28

Washington Dec. Ex-Governor Muir
ply of Arizona is in the city. He is
working to get as many of the mem
beers of the committee of territories of
the house and senate as possible, to ac-
company himself and other enthusiast
tic Arizona statehood people on trip
to that territory. While there, attempts
will be made to impress the committee
with the importance of the territory
and the reasons why it should be a
state. 1t is unnecessary to state that
the best foot will be put foremost by
the Arizona people.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-12-28
Bell OF Colorado.

Washington, Dec 21.-Mr. Bell (Col }
submitted some remarks in criticism of
the statement in the presidents mes
sage about the prosperous condition of
the country. He charged that large
proportion of the alleged prosperity
was fictitious and instanced the case
of the numerous industrial trusts,
which, he said, had been inflated with
wind and fioated. Many of these bub-
bles had been pricked within the last
few days and today the newspapers
were filled with the stories of distrust
in Wall street.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-12-28
steel Ship Building Plant.

North Sydney, Cape Breton. Dec. co.
The largest coal mine transaction in the
history OF the industry in this island
has been completed in the sale OF the
coal property of the General Mining
association to a syndicate of American
and Canadian capitalists The new
owners will establish steel ship build
ing plant there and the coal mines will
be operated in connection Herewith.
These mines are the oldest in Nova
Scotia.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-12-28
Enthusiastic Volunteering.

London, Dec. 26.-There is no dimi-
mutton of the enthusiasm among the
volunteers. All kinds of offers are
reaching Lord Gresham, who is to COM
mand the mounted volunteer force
Members of the stock exchange have
already promised 100 horses from their
stables, and an offer of an Irish con-
tingent of lis hunting men was accept
ed this morning. Prince Francis of
Teck, younger brother of the Duchess
of York, has sailed for Cape Town
with detachment of the Royal Drag
oOnS
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-12-28
No More Show Indiana.

Washington, Dec. ga new depart
re in the department of the interior
is emphasized by unequivocal refusals
which have met all recent requests TO,
loans of Indians for exhibition purposes
and Secretary Hitchcock and Commits
sioner of Indian Affairs Jones have de-
termined to stop the abuses of the priv
ileges. Mr.. Jones said that there will
be no more Indians permstted to leave
their reservations for wild west exhibi
ton purposes.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-12-28
Stock Yards Company Sues.

Kansas City, Dec. 2O.-The Kansas
City Stock Yards Company has sued
the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Railroad Company for $31 500. 45 on &C
count of the destruction by fire of the
sheep pens on the night of October %.
The stock yards company claims that
it was q spark from a Rock Island
switch engine which set fire to the
pens.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-12-28

Washington. Dec 22.-Congressman
Bailey, of Kansas, who represents the
state at large, has introduced a meri-
torious measure in the house. 1t pro-
vides that the revenue tax on banks of
5000 and $4,000 capital shall be pro-
portionate with those of greater capital;
for instance. banks having q capital of
$25, 900 or over. As it is now, each
bank is required to pay revenue tax
under the war revenue act, of $50,
where the capitalization is below $685.
600, and 81 per thousand where the
capital is in excess of SIS, 200.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-12-28

East Mortified, Mass, Dec ed.
T.. Moody, the famous evangelist is
dead.
1t was not expected by the members
Of Mr.. Moody's family and immediate
circle of friends, that death would be
the result of his illness. The cause OF
death WAS q general breaking down,
due to overwork. Mr.. Moody's heart
has been weak for long time and ex-
ertions put forth in connection with
meetings in the west last month,
brought on a collapse from which he
failed to rally.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-12-28
Another National Ticket.

Washington. Dec. 23.-The American
Political League whatever that is) has
issued a call for national convention
for the nomination of candidates for
president and vice president of the
United States, to be held in Boston,
july 4, 1900. The councils of each
state are directed to appoint two dele
gates at large.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-12-28
Testing TAXATION Of Franchises.

Dallas, Tex, Dec. 23.-City Tax Col
lector Penthouse has attached the pro-
perty of every corporation holding a
franchise from the city of Dallas to en-
force payment of the franchise tax
under the provisions of the new city
charter. The attachments included the
properties of three electric street rail-
way companies and three electric light
and power companies, the Southern
Telephone company and numerous cor
porations. A suit to test the constitu-
tionality of the power of the tax fran
chises was agreed upon.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-12-28
Urgent DELINQUENCY Bill

Washington, Dec. 26.-The urgent
deficiency appropriation bill, the first
# the important supply bills for the
government expenses, is practically
made up, and the total will amount to
,bout ISL, OOO,O The bill will be sub
nitted to the house soon after it as
embies. OF the amount carried 49,
.57.S71 is asked for the war depart ment
md So, 143, 74O for the navy.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-12-28

Washington, Dec. 23.-Rear Admiral
Bradford has asked authority from the
navy department to establish bureau
at the naval training station 1t New
port for the development of . naval
system of wireless telegraphy. It is
proposed to detail several officers hav.
ing high electrical knowledge At thi
station, and to furnish facilities fol
study and experiment.
In AL probability the experiments
Rear Admiral Bradford desires win b
ordered.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-12-28
MAY Man Ont a Hill.

Washington, Dec. 26.-Representa-
tive Berry, of Kentucky, member of
the river and harbor committee. said
that he did not agree with the view of
chairman Burton, of the committee,
that there would be no river and har-
Dor bill. Mr.. Berry thinks it most de-
sirable that the bill should be framed
at the present long session, and he is
of the opinion the committee will take
this view.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-12-28

London, Dec. 22.-Further accounts
of the Tugela river battle emphasize
the ignorance of the British intelli-
gence department. in regard to the dis
position of the Boer forces. The Brit
ish were aot aware that the Beers
were entrehched along a series of low
lying hills, until q staggering fire
compelled them to retreat when the
attack seemed about to succeed. The
Beers were also in greater strength
than ANTICIPATED.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-12-28

Cleveland, Ohio, Dec 22.-At the re-
quest of Senator NJ. A. Hanna, the Lit.
tie Consolidated Street Railway com.
pany of which he is president, will
distribute 5000 among employees as .
Christmas gift The Senator in . tele-
gram to the directors says he wants I'd
show the company's appreciation of
the manly course taken by its en-
ployes during the late strike" on the
Big Consolidated lines when they re.
fused to 20 ont.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-12-28
England Must Raise lGoaey.

London, Dec. 22.-The Chronicle
says: The fear of large new issue Of
consols hangs the market. Already
the price at which the government
could place them is being discussed.
Some leading finauciers thought the
issue might be made 1t IS. Now 80
seems more like the figure 1t which
SO, 900, 900 could be sold but the gov
eminent could not put out . large
amount just now at any figure. It il
said that Russia has made large loan
to England.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-12-28
Bank Depos,t. sim Incre..,nr.

Topeka, Dec 26.-Bank Commission
er Breidenthal says the reports of the
state and private banks now coming
into his department under his last call,
when tabulated, will show that the
combined deposits will aggregate over
So, 10000 This will be an increase
of 81 200, 600 over the deposits as shown
by the call three months ago.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-12-28

Wichita, Dec. 23.-The old Wichita
University has been bought by Bishop
Hennessy for the use Of the order of
the Sisters Of st. Joseph. The consid-
Grafton was the payment of 1000 to
the Reformed church. Five thousand
dollars in taxes were RENTED and it
win require about 200 additional to
put IL in repair. This building was
one put up in the boom It was opera
ted - . school for quite time. but Of
late yunxs Il has stood vacant Il Il .
ksry substantial building.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-12-28
Troops For Texas.

Washington. Dec. 22.-The quarter
master general has been informed that
four troops of the Tenth cavalry have
been assigned to the following posts
in Texas: Troop E, to Fort Brown; F
to Fort McIntosh; G to Fort Ringgold,
III to Fort Clark.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-12-28
Car Shops Burned.

Dubuque, Ia, Dec. s2.-The car shops
of the Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
railway. the largest plant here, are de-
stroyed by fire. Loss will be from $751;
600 to 500, 900, and 800 men will be
thrown out of environment.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-12-28
GRIND Rush of Volunteers.

London, Dec. 2O.-There has been a
Notable rush of volunteers to offer
their services for the war in South At
rica. Several colonies have placed
their regiments at the disposal of the
war Office. About 800 artillery volun-
teers offered their services at Edin-
burgh
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-12-28
Good For Butler IL Only True.

London, Dec. GA special dispatch
says it is rumored that General Butler
abandoned guns and that party is
sued from the camp after midnight and
brought in the guns, which were unin-
iured
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-12-28

Washington. Dec. 23.-The state
ment of the condition of the treasury
shows: Available cash balance, S292,
l96, $40. gold reserve. $24l. 423.421.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-12-28

San Francisco, Dec 22.-The United
States transport Grant has cleared and
will sail for Manila with the last of
the volunteer regiments, the Forty
eighth infantry, aboard, in command
of Colonel William Duval.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-12-28
CONGRESSIONAL NEWS.
What IL Being Done In The Fifty-slxth
General Assembly.


TwELvTH DAY.
The senate committee on finance reported thu
senate financial bill as Q substitute for thd
house bill. It will be called up Jan l. Tho
Senate received from the president the appoint
ment o. Horace Speed to be United States 1t:
torney Of Oklahoma.
Speaker Henderson, at the last minute. re-
considered his decision to leave Delegate Flynn
on the committee on territories
THIRTEENTH DAY.
In the Senate the presiding o1icer presented
q communication from the regents OF Smith.
sonian institute. suggesting the appointment Of
Richard Olney to I'LL . vacancy in the board OF
regents. Senator Hoar Mass said It would be
as proper for the supreme court to suggest ia
the president who should fill vacancy on the
bench. The matter was tabled.
Senator Hale (Me) read General Brooke 9
proc lamati0n in turning over the Cuban gov
eminent to General Wood. and congratulated
General Brooke for the good work he had &C.
cOmplished
Senator Hoar offered a long series Of resolu-
lions which. summed up. meant declaration
OF CONGRESS that whenever armed resistance 70
american control ceases In the Philippines, ana
the people are able to form q stable govern
rnent for themselves. this country pledges It
self to provide for their doing 50.
Mr. De Almond Odo.) introduced in the house
a set Of resolutions along rarallel lines with
Senator Hoar's In the Senate. Different but
aiming at about the same course.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-12-28

Speaker Henderson, at the last minute re-
considered his decision to leave Delegate Flynn
OF the committee on territories.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-15
The Unitarian Fair.

The annual fair and festival given by
the ladies of the Unitarian society was
held in Festival hall last evening. The at
tendance, although not as large as on pre-
vious occasions, was very satisfactory, and
the sum which will go into the treasury
OF the society is good sized one. The
supper served from to o'clock was I'M
usually well patronized. The supper
tables were arranged on the south side of
the hall while on the north side were sit
uated the booths and tables for the sale of
candy, fancy articles, etc. The flower
booth, which occupied place at the head
OF the hall, was attended by Misses Marian
Minor and Hortense Hall. 1t was trimmed
with evergreen and hydrangeas over white
bunting. The decorations of the art table
in charge of Miss Edith Estabrook, were
red asters over green. The doll booth.
trimmed with evergreen, was presided
over by Mrs. L. d. Taylor and Miss Ethel
Osgood. Mrs. P. X. White and Mrs. g.
W. Norcross were in charge of the domes-
tic table and Mrs. o. j. Prrtt and Mrs.
Chas. Warder sold the fancy articles, The
grab bag, which took the form of an sold
Oaken Bucket" was attended by Miss
Mary Chaplin. Leonora Richardson sold
lemonade from booth covered with noun.
tain laurel. Homemade candy was dis
pensed by Miss Marjorie White and Miss
Elizabeth White. From $3.50 to IL dancing
was enjoyed by nearly so couples.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-15
changes Among the BOnIfaoes.

John d. Austin, who for IS months has
been night clerk In Cooley's hotel, yester-
day began work at the Brooks House.
Brattleboro, VT, as manager. Mr.. Austin
is young man in the hotel business, and
his jump from this city to the more respon-
sible position in Brattleboro is rapid pro-
motion. Brattleboro is Mr.. Austin's home,
and before coming to this city he was en-
ployed there in the dry goods business.
During his stay in this city he showed the
qualities which make up the successful
hotel man. His successor is William Reed
of the Commercial House, Athol. Mr..
Reed will be behind the desk in Cooley's
Monday eVening.-[Springfeld Union of
Saturday.
Mr.. Austin, who came to Brattleboro
last week, begins work at the Brooks
House today. Mr.. Reed is the son of for
mer proprietor of the American House.
The Athol Transcript of this week saws:
swim Reed, who has accepted the posi-
ton of night clerk at the Cooley House,
Springfield, was surprised last Saturday
night, by the appearance of about 25 of his
male friends at the Commercial House.
They presented him with fine dress suit
case and umbrella, Mr.. Averill of the
Zephra company making the address, and
later fine lunch was served by Mrs. Reed.
The aftair was q very happy one"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-15
A Returned KIondIIssr.

Edward II. Farr of Cleveland, O., who
is visiting at his old home in Chesterfield,
N. H., was in Brattleboro from Monday to
yesterday, having been here but once be-
fore in % years. Mr.. Farr has recently
returned from the KlondIke, where he
spent a year and half. About two years
ago he asked for an extended leave of alb
sence from his duties as letter carrier in
Cleveland on account of i'll health. In
March, 1898, he and 81 other Cleveland
men started for the Klondike gold fields.
They went to Seattle, one of them dying
on the way. The remaining % built two
boats, but one of them was lost two days
out at sea. The other, the Argo, was the
first steamer to go up the Yukon. She
sailed from Seattle to Behring sea, thence
1000 miles up the Yukon river to Ram
part city, The party secured about S20,-
600 worth of gold nuggets, and on July 10
of this year they started for home, arriv-
ing at Seattle Aug. 10 and in Cleveland
Aug. 10. Mr.. Farr is greatly improved in
health, which more than repays him for
the hardships which he endured, not to
mention the gold which he brought back.
He brought few nuggets TO Brattleboro
to show TO his friends. He saw one man
In the Klondike with half million dol.
lars worth of gold. Mr.. Farr will return
to work In October.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-15
Important work at Yves, River.

The Boston & Maine railroad company
is making repairs on its bridge across West
river, which when completed will cost sew
eral thousand dollars. A force of about
25 men has been at work for the past three
weeks building trestle work beneath the
bridge to supportit while the new pier and
abutment are being put in. When this
trestle is finished, which will be in about
three weeks, the bridge will be lacked up
on to it, and the work of tearing out the
old stone work will begin. The piers and
abutments upon which the bridge now
rests were built nearly 80 years ago at the
time when the railroad was constructed.
The travel over them for a number of
years past has been so much greater than
they were built to endure that the founda-
tions have been loosened and the piers
have gradually tipped inward. All Of the
old stone work under the north end of the
bridge will be torn out and replaced with
new and it is possible that the south pier
will have to go also. The work will not
be completed until Jan. |.