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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-07-28
FIGHTING SIXTH.
abe Regiment Took Part In Bloody
Battle ut BObOag on Wednesday.
One Hundred and fifteen Rebels w~ro
Knlrd. uany Wound II and surpiie-
aud Arms Captured Our Loss Was
One Killed aud One " ounded.

WAsHrNsIoS. July -. The war do
pariment has received the following
cablcgram:
MANILA, July 81. -Adjutant General
Washington: Capt. +. A. Byrne. 9th
infantry. with 30 men, surprised by
united robbcr bands, in Ncgros. mum.
boring $50; killed, IFS; wounded. many;
captured, few rifles and revolyers
many hand weapons, large quantity OF
stock. Fighting at close distance.
Byrnc's loss, one killed. one wounded.
name, not given. The action very
beneficial for quiet of Negros. OTIS.
NoTE-There are two Capts. Byrne
in the 9Th infantry-bro:h
Bernard A. Byrne and Capt Charles
Byrnc. Both are intrepid officers and
noted as thorough fighters by their
men. Capt Charles Byrne, leading
his company. +, was the first commis-
stoned officer OF Hawkins brigade TO
reach Fort San Juan last July-this
seems to be certain. Both these
Byrnes are in command OF battalions
acting majors of the LIST and I'd battal-
ions of 9th infantry.
WASHINGTON, July "a 1t was at Es-
calante, on the Island Of Negros, that
Capt Tilley, of the signal corps, was
ambushed and murdered by the ma
tives on May 27th last. 1t is supposed
that the band of robbers who were 30
severely punished by Capt Byrnes'
command were a part OF the same ma
RAIDERS. The signal service has Just
complied report on this occurrence
made mp from reports by the officers OF
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SIGNS RECIPROCITY TREATY.
Aubs-s.dor tambon. OF Eeha Q ~ France.
ana commissioner X ,.-on Attach
Thor Signatures

WAsniN0ToS, July -. 80 The long.
pending reciprocity treaty negotiation
between the United States and France
were brought TO successful close II
the state department late Monday
afternoon, when Ambassador Cambon.
In behalf OF France. and Commissioned
Kasson. in behalf of the United State,
affixed their signatures to the rcci.
proci Y treaty.
1t is by far the most important
-reaty concluded Under the rec prociiy
provisions OF the Ding,ey Law and the
only one al. citing the trade with II
large commercial nation. The me-
gotiations were marked by rather
sharp and long continued discus
sions, which continued up to the
time the signatures were placed on the
document. In the end n spirit Of COM
promise prevailed and each side yield
ed something. As whole both sides
express satisfaction with the general
results secured, for while the COM
promise necessitates some minor sac
fifccs. the general effect of the treaty
will encourage commerce between the
two countries.
The concessions granted by France
embraced most of the articles in what
Is known as the French minimum
tariff This comprises GA heads, the
rstes being on an average about 20
per cent below those in the general
tariff on France. II was found neccs-
sary however. owing to protests from
French agrarian interests TO ex-
ccpt from this minimum list
about - articles, chiefly agricul-
tural products. The French ministry
was obliged to pay heed to this senti-
ment. and in turn NJ. Cambon made
the exceptions condition OF closing
the treaty. 1t was on this point that
the negotiations were in doubt for sew
eral days, and IL was only by compro-
missing on the extent OF the exceptions
that an agreement was made possible.
A. first presented the exceptions mum
bcred L. but some OF these were classes
including n number OF distinct items.
so that in all there were a large mum.
Der OF exceptions As finally agreed
upon, these exceptions were narrowed
down TO - and outside of them the
United States gets the benefit OF all the
reductions on the French minimum
list
Besides the reductions given to this
country the treaty isimportAn, in con.
tinuing number OF minimum rates
which would have been abolished If
the treaty had not been concluded.
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John Joined him and they had consul.
sat,on regarding matters In the depart.
mcnt and the turning over OF the de.
partment TO Gen. Ayers succcssor.
Assistant Secretary Mciklejohn will
be In charge unil Mr.. Root qualities
OF Angus: !.
WssmNoroS. July 2S.--llon. Elihu
Root of New York. who is To succeed
Gen. Algcr a. secretary of war, arrived
IN Washington Monday night and had
\ long conference with the president
lie reached the city after 10 o'clock
and went TO the Arlington hotel,
where he registered. Word was sent
60 the white house that Mr.. Root had
arrived and Acting Secretary Cortcl-
you went TO the hotel and escorted the
new secretary Co the white house.
Gen. Corbin was with the president
at the time, but left, after a short con-
versation with Mr.. Root, TO whom he
was introduced by the president Mr..
Root remained at the white house I'M
ill quarter after ~ o'clock. when he
returned 10 the hotel
Tuesday Mr.. Root will again see the
president and probably will return to
New York late in the day.
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FUSE FACTORY EXPLOSION.
Horribly Mangiod-Two other Per-
sons Badly Injured.

XHNIA, o., July GA terrific explo-
sion Friday morning at the Xenia Fuse
Manufacturing Co., near here, injured
three persons horribly. One, possibly
two, will die.
The injured are: Miss Rose o'Don-
nell, fatally, Mrs. Ollie Davis and En-
mis- Wykoff. The plant, operated by
the Aetna Powder Co., If Chicago en-
ploys large number of girls making
cartridges.
The building, a one-story brick, is n
total wreck, the walls being scattered
in all directions
Rose O'Donnelrs clothes were burned
off and her body mutilated in a most
terrible manner. Both eyes are gone,
her hands blown off and holes are torn
in her body. She remained conscious
long enough TO state that it was
through her that the explosion came
about.
Mrs. Ollie Davis a widow, with one
child, was frightfully burned and will
die.
Ennis Wykof, aged 25, married, had
one eye blown out, but he aided in res
cuing the girls from the building.
The scenes about the building were
heartrending. The fire department was
called out, but the wreck did not take
fire. The cause of the explosion is a
mystery,
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THE TRANSPORT SHERIDAN.
foresment, for Gen. otis-A Great
Waterproof at Sea.

MANILA, July 25. The United State,
transport Sheridan, which sailed from
san Francisco June 25 with reinforce.
ments for Gen. L. ). Otis, arrived here
Monday. On July 10 great water
spout was discovered directly in the
course of the ship, and to avoid it it
was necessary to make a detour OF sew.
cral miles.
Gen. Otis has received a letter
dated July . and signed by Charles
Blanford and Fred Hoppe, respec-
lively assistant engineer and third
officer OF the hospital ship Relief, who
were captured by rlipinos off Paran,
aque on May so. The letter says the
prisoners IN the hands of the insur-
gents ''are receiving excellent treat
ment, but the suspense of fearing the
loss of our positions is terrible"
The writers beg Gen. Otis to inter.
cede for their release Gen. Otis has
taken steps in that direction.
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THE LATE R. G. INGERS0LL.
simpi. Funeral Exercises Held over tho
k,msin.-Dr. John clark Ridpsth,
the Historian, Omcisted.

NEW YoRK. July -. Simple funeral
exercises over the body OF the late
Robert G.. lngorsoll will be held At
Walton, the lngcrso.l summer home at
Dobbs Ferry, at o'clock Tuesday
afternoon. DIR. John Clark Ridpath,
who was for many years close per-
sonal friend Of Col. Ingersoll. will read
the culogy delivered by Col ingersoll
upon his brother Clarke.
DR.. Ridpath will also read my
Creed" the last poem written by Col.
lugcrsoll, and will aftcrward mako a
brief address Maj O. j. Smith, Of
Dobbs' Ferry. a warm friend of the
great orator aud lecturer, will read
other selections from Ingersolrs writ
iugs.
Early Wednesday morning the fam
lily will accompany the remains 10
Fresh Pond. Long Island, where the
body will be cremated. They will
bring the ashes back To Dobbs Ferry,
and they will be deposited in an urn
which will bo surmounted with the
bust OF col. Ingersoll TO be made from
.thc death mask made Monday 10y John
Gray Bernard, the New York sculptor.
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the cable ship Recorder and Lieut.. Al.
fred T. Clifton, who succeeded to Capt.
Tillcy's command in lloilo.
MANILA, July 22.-The unprecedent-
cd rains of the last week have con-
WINGED observers here that military
operations on a large scale or advances
covering many miles will be impossi-
bic for long time. Many miles Of
the country are flooded to a depth
of three or four feet. The Para
naque bridge, which was considered
imprcgnable, has been swept away.
cutting off temporarily the garrisons
OF linus and Baeoor from communion
ton from Manila. In the circumstances
II would be impossible to move wagon
trains as the trails have become doubt
full. Pack mules will be utilized if it
should become possible for soldiers to
make marches. The officials will have
their hands full for some time in ar
ranging for the departure of voluu-
teers and in settling the regulars who
are replacing them.
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CROWDS GATHERING.
No Doubt Has the Bakers Attorneys as to
Their Acqnittal-rho Cases May lie
Called Tuesday Afternoon.

BARBoURsvILLE, Ky, July 25..-Thc
largest crowd ever seen in this town
was here Monday at the opening of
court, where Wiley and Jim Baker
will be tried on a change OF venue from
Clay county. A large portion OF the
crowd was composed Of friends and
witnesses in the case. No steps were
taken Monday in this case, and it will
probably not be called before Tuesday
afternoon.
Attorney Allen Baker, OF Manches-
ter, is here, and has been since the
murder of his brother Tom. lie will
take the leading part in the defense.
He expresses surprise at the posi- bility
of conviction. and claims no case can
be made against the boys. They have
many friends and relatives in this
county, who say they will contend for
their rights.
The Whites, who will be interested
in the prosecution. have not yet mr.
rived. but will probably be on hand
Tuesday. Another murder case to
come up at this term is against Law
son Goodin for completely IN the al
legged murder of Town Marshal Hub
bard 10 years ago. Goodin left this
county soon after the killing, return
ing only last year, when he surrend-
cred for trial His alleged ccomplicc,
viii Beckett, was sent up for II years,
but was lately pardoned. There is no
indication of trouble.
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ADM. DEWEY'S RECEPTION.
ihb Committee Makes Public the Plans
foT His Entertain ment while In tho
Capital of tho Nation.

NAsHINGToS, July 22.-Adm. Dewey
having cabled approval Of the plans
Tor his reception at the nationa, capt.
t"' tde committee, In charge of tat
event are free to proceed at once with
tne necessary preparations. Some
tim" ago the district commissioners
appointed committee of 100
cltzen, 70 take representative
cotnizance of the admiral's return to
the national capital, which committee
organized and subdivided. The ex-
ecutive committee skctched pro-
gramme. which was approved by
President Mckinley, Secretary Long
aud the committee Of one hundred.
Inc programme provides for a suit
able committee escort from New York
to Washington. Probably on the
afternoon of his arrival the admiral
will be conducted to the east front of
the capitol where Secretary Long will
present the sword of honor which was
voted by congress A capacious plat
form, suitably decorated, will be erect
ed for the accommodation OF the pres
ident. his cabinet, the members of the
diplomatic corps and other distin-
guished personages.
In the evening there will be a mill
tary, naval and civic parade, in which
every organized body in the District of
Columbia IS expected to partici-
pate. This feature Is to be
Of the torchlight variety and is
to be accompanied by general
Illumination, the most elaborate
effects being along the line Of
the march. The parade will be re-
viewed by the president, Adm. Dewey
and many of the most prominent ma
tonal officials and international rep
resentatives Following the parade
will be band concerts in various sec
tons Of the city.
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EDITOR C. C. MOORE.
He Wants to Preach Infideiity From the
Pulpit of Christ Church Cathedral.
Lexington, Ky.

LEXINGTON, Ky, July 25.-Charles
Chiffon Moore, the editor who was re-
Gently released from the Columbus. o.,
penitentiary. wants to preach intidelity
from the pulpit of Christ church cathe.
dral. In card published Monday he
says:
''Since the death of Ingersoll. am
the most prominent of living infidels
and Lexington ought to try aud keep w
with the procession by giving me
church to preach in. l believe | car
preach a series of sermons that would
draw like traction engine"
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salt Water Wells.

UPLAND, Ind, July % The problem
IF keeping salt water out of the deep
fresh water wells is rapidly coming to
The front in the gas and oil belt. 1t is
reported that many wells have already
turned salty from the water that es.
,apcs from gas and oil wells When a
gas or oil well is abandoned nowadays
since the trust is selling the piping,
The casing is pulled and this allows the
salt water to escape through the
assures OF the earth and spoil the fresh
water wells.
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DEMOCRATS TO MEET.
burn and Chairman Young to Con-
fer at Frank fort

FRANKFORT, KY, July o2.-There
will be a conference here Tuesday of
Senator Goebel, former Senator Black
burn and Chairman Young, of the
democratic state central committee.
1t is said that an early cam
paign opening is growing in favor
with many of the leaders, as
means of checking the anti-Goebel
sentiment, which has been given such
boost by anti-Goebel democrats in
Montgomery, Warren and other coun-
ties. 1t is probable that the campaign
committee will also be named at this
meeting
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WAR SECRETARY
El.hu Root Has Been Appointed sue
eessor to Secretary Algtr.
do Accept. tho Position and wni Qualify
August i-As.istant secretary Meiksl-
John WI ActSs >-cretary At Pres
ent- Root Cats on Mckinney

WAsmNoroN July Elihu Root.
~ New York, through senator
+ att has accepted the portfolio of
var Tins is on senator Platrs au.
taority.
The senator came here prepared 20
urge Gen. Francis V. Greene. II a mill.
iary man should he desired; Root, If an
attorney should be wanted, and au.
tnorizcd TO accept for either.
The president chose Root because he
wanted a man qualified to decide on
civil government in the colonies,
which will arise.
No claims except from the state OF
New York were at any time consid.
cred.
WAsmS0roN, July 25. Secretary Al.
ger returned TO Washington Monday
and was in his Office early. Soon after
his arrival Assistant Secretary Meikle.
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To Reopen with Union Miners.

PASA, H., July eat is authorita-
lively given out that all the mines will
reopen with union miners on August
10 or September 1, thus putting an end
to long lockouts and differences be-
tween operators and miners which has
resulted in SO much loss to property
death of no less than Is persons, and
has put the state and county to an ex.
pense of fully $3.50, 900 to protect the
company's property and the lives Of
their worlSmen.
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THROUGH THE HEART.
master of Frankfort, Committed
Suicide by shooting.

FRANKFORT, KY. July 25.-Phythian
Saffell. aged 2s, son OF Distiller j. NJ.
Saffell, committed suicide at the home
of his father, near Frank
fort, at an early hour Sunday
morning, shooting himself through
the heart Young Saffell was
for a number of years employed in the
post Office under his father when post
master. lie was well known and pop
some time, and temporary insanity is
attributed as the cause of his sad deed.
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Special Judge Is Appointed.

FRANKFoRr, KY, July 22.--Gov
Bradley Thursday afternoon appoint
ed Judge James ID. Black, of Barbours
vile, special judge of the Leslie coun'
ty circuit court, to sit in the case OF
Henry Pennington, charged with muir
der Judge Evcrsole, the regular
judge. is disqualified by kinship with
one of the parties.
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Smallpox Under Control

FRANKFORT. KY, July 2S.-The
board of health issued a proclamation
Friday resembling the order prohibiting
the holding of church services and
other public gatherings for ten days
past on account of prevalence of small
pox. This let's in the populist state
convention, which meets here July %.
The health board announces that the
disease is now perfectly under control.
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Extra Session Advocated.

BARp7TowS, KY, July 2S.-There is
gard TO Clay county troubles here.
Prominent citizens here when asked
regarding the situation express the be-
lief that Gov. Bradley should call an
extra session of the legislature to take
action in the matter.
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GOVERNOR IS pOwERLESS.
Enact Laws to Suit the situation in Clay
County or Allow BelIigerents to
"shoot It Out"

LEXINGTON, Ky, July 2s.-There is .
general expression of indignation in
Lexington at the situation in Clay
county. A number of leading citizens
and professional men were asked
Friday afternoon for their opiu-
ions as to the best way to stop the
trouble in Clay county, and the expr,s-
sion Of each was to the effect that Gov.
Bradley should either call an extra
session of the legislature or simply al
low the belligerents to ''shoot IT on
until they are all gone"
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Accidentally Killed Himself.

SCoTTsvuLE, KY, July "a. - Ben
Burton accidentally shot himselfwhils
cleaning revolver at his home, near
Gainesville, this county. The weapon
was discharged. the ball entering mis-
cheek and ranging upward, causing
ing instant death. Burton was -
years of age and leaves a wife anc
child
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81 bartholomew

LEXINGTON, KY. July 22.-Along
with 10 or Is other yearlings returning
from the New York sales Thursday
came August Belmonts six-year-old
bay stallion ST. Bartholomew. by
ST. Baise. out of st. Bridget. He
was sent to nursery stud to be turn
ed out unit! next season, when he will
be put to n few choice mares.
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suicided by shooting.

MUscArINE, la, July %, John Stock
iale, aged II, for lOycars a resident OF
IMuscatine, committed suicide by shoot
ng himself through the heart Monday
morning while suffering intense pain
rom sicl<ncsS
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Was Lincolu's Sweetheart.

LEXINGTON, Ky, July 25.-Mrs. Mary
Love Lawless died here Sunday in the
81 year of her age. She was a sweet
heart OF Abraham Lincoln and a reign
ing bell of her day. Her maiden name
was Joplin and her home was at Mt
Vernon, Ky. Her husband was James
L. Lawless, n Mexican war veteran.
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Further Recruiting at Owensboro.

owENsBoRo, KY, July 24.-Lieut.
Cordray. United States volunteers, has
been detailed to Owensboro to open
another recruiting Office next week.
Maj o'Connell enlisted A. men in three
days this week, and there are a large
number of applicants who were not ex-
examined for lack of time. The new
Office will remain open several weeks.
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Accidentally wounded.

HoPKrssvrLLE. KY, July aA-Tom
Clark. proprietor of the livery stable
at Eighth and Virginia streets, wa,
accidentally wounded while driving in
his buggy near this city. He was
alone in the vehicle when, in handling
his pistol, the weapon was discharged.
the ball taking effect above his eye and
passing through his head and the
buggy top. His wound is serious, but
not fatal
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Peace Reigns.

PINE BLUFF, Ark, July 90. The i'm.
pending race war in Chicot county mas
been settled and peace reigns there
Friday night. One Whitaker, who
had stirred up a bitter feeling on the
part of the blacks, was ordered to leave
the community and lost no time in
catching a train.
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FrohmAn Buys DaIy's Th~ater.

New YORK, July 25.-Charles Froh.
man has purchased Daly's theater in
this city and its adjunc,s and will as
sumo control at once. He will install
his brother, Daniel Frohman, as man.
ager. 1t is said the price paid was
500 600
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WEST LIBERTY. Ky, July 22.-The
trial of the Fugate brothers for the
killing of Jesse Day began Thursday.
The prosecution examined about 25
witnesses and rested its side of the
case. The defense has about 40 wit
nesses, and opened FRIDAY morning.
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The Drought Broken.

LEBANON, Ky, July "a. THE seriou,
drought of six weeks. which has done
much damage to crops, was broken
here by gentle. steady rains. The
prospects are for a good soaker, which
will be worth many a dollar to farm
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LEXINGTON, KY, July % President
Mckinley was invited by the local
lodge of Elks to attend its fair in Au-
gust. Friday a letter was received
from him, regretting that pressing en-
gagements enforced his inability to
send as acceptance.
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SHANGHAI, July %. The reports re-
garding japanese Chinese alliance,
which have been persistently denied
for some time, have now assumed
definite form, and are causing great
excitement in Russian circles
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Jhree-Cent Fares Over.

DETROIT. Mich. July 20. -Th1 street
railway companies have announced the
end Of the three-cent rates. Fivc-cent
fares, or six rides for a quarter, will be
in effect again by Saturday. Pingree
has abandoned his municipal owner
ship plan,
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Liquor Dealer Fails.

LOUISVILLE, KY, July 25-Charles
Bakrow, a wholesale liquor dealer,
filed petition in voluntary bankrupt
cy Saturday, Liabilities, ss2, 900; as
sets, $50, 900.
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Killed by Falling Slate.

MrDDLEsBoRo, KY, July 25-Willian
Griffin was killed and two other mer
seriously hurt by falling slate in tn,
coal mines of the Virginia Coal ane
Coke Co. at Stonega. Griffin leaves
wife and three children.
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WASHINGTON, july Ex-senator Platt,
OF New York, is expected to arrive in
Washington Friday evening. 1t Is
said he will urge the president to APP
point Elihu Root as secretary of war.
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Sentiment Divided.

GEORGETOWN, KY, July 2S.-People
differ as to the best way to treat Clay
county feuds. Some say let them fight
it out. as war of determination would
be the surcst and cheapest.
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The Rsxolntion At An End.

LIMA. Peru. via Galveston, Tex, July
25.-Cablegrams to the government
from Para and Manaos announce that
the Iquitos revolution came to an end
on July 1a
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Fx-Cha mpion Lanse Dead.

NEW YORK. July 2a-E. DeGrove
Lange, once the champion amateur
three.mile walker of America. died
Friday at his home in this city.