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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-12-15
For CrIppled Chlldren ONLY.

Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. 9.-Peter A..
B. Widener, the millionaire traction
magnate of this city has announced
that he had purchased thirty-six acres
of land at Logan, a suburb of Phila-
delphia, on which he intends to erect
and endow home, hospital and school
for crippled children, at cost of ST.
900, 600.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-12-15

Boston, Dec. 1l.-Williath Davis,
alias William Williams, and Annie
Hubert, known as his wife, arrived
from Oklahoma in custody of United
States Marshal Thompson and Deputy
Fosset, of Guthrie, where they had
been arrested for officers of this district
on the charge of counterfeiting Cana
dian banknotes. Both were arraigned
before Judge Colt, in the United States
court, the indictment charging the
prisoners with counterfeiting in nine
teen counts. In default of bail the
prisoners were remanded to Jail.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-12-15
Inhabitants Carry Subsistence.

Manila, Dec. 11.-Dispatch from
Young at Vigan says escaped Spanish
prisoners report four hours engage
ment 3rd instant between his troops
and Aguinaldo's guard near Carvantes,
fifty miles southeast Vigan, with heavy
loss to enemy who is being pursued.
Onr loss one killed, six wounded; in
habitants of own accord join troops re-
pairing trail and carrying subsistence
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-12-15
Size Of British Army in Africa.

London. Dec G-Thc army corps has
in South Africa, only few cavalry
and artillery details being still afoat
or on the dock The entire British
force now in the field is -, 500 men,
with TIA guns, exclusive of naval
brigades, colonial contingents and To-
cal forces, which range between 10000
and 25 900 men. The divisions which
are to arrive adds 20, 900 men and there
are additional forces of cavalry and
artillery. The mounted force is now
said to range between $4,000 and 49,
600, including 5000 provincial volun-
fearS
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-12-15
Kansas Crop Bulletin.

Topeka, Kan, Dec. THE crop bull
letin of the Kansas board of agricul-
ture for the present year shows final
returns of the states agricultural pro-
ducts as follows:
The winter wheat yield amounts to
AZ, s15, ADJ bushels. The yield of corn
is 225, 1873, 432 bushels, Excepting that
of 1889 (273, sss, 321 bushels) this is the
largest corn crop the state has yet pro-
duced and exceeds in value any preced-
ing crop by S1,134,627.
The combined home value of the
three grains, wheat, corn and oats, is
$50, sss, 622 or total increase over the
1898 value of the same crops ofSl3, 1884,
6o1
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-12-15
Asking For Pardon of Reese.

Leavenworth, Kan, Dec. 11.-Sena-
tor Baker has telegraphed from Wash
ington that he will do all in his power
to secure pardon for John p. Reese,
the Miners union official now in Jail.
Petitions from the miners and MEM
bers of labors unions in Leavenworth
and other parts of the state have been
forwarded to Senator Baker and the
Kansas Congressman.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-12-15
Estimates For the Year.

Washington, Dec. 11.-Comparisons
of the estimates for this years appro-
priations has been issued by clerks of
the senate and house appropriation
committees, which show total estimates
this year of s73s, s55, PAS, against S694,-
COG, 4S9 last year. The estimates this
year are 4,29s,57S more than the
amount actually appropriated last year.
The total estimates for this year exceed
the estimated revenue for 1901 by ST.
OS1 1894.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-12-15

Chicago, Dec. 1.-THE burning of a
negro at Maysville, KY, was denounced
in resolutions adopted at a meeting of
the Ida Il. Wells Woman's club colored
organization. 1t is time for Christian
forces to unite in condemning the
burning of human beings, and indorse
the action of the Anti-Lynching Blu
reau, of Chicago, which has asked va
rious organizations to send resolutions
of protest to the governor of Kentucky
and the mayor, ministers and newspa-
pers of Mayvilles.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-12-15
Europe Buys Our Electrical Supplies.

Cleveland, o., Dec. 11.-A party OF
foreign capitalists, representing large
street railway interests in France and
Egypt are in this city for the purpose
of buying rolling stock for electric
street railways. Mr.. Montague said:
'We intend to place orders for at
least 81, OOO,O 900 worth of equipment
while in America. American made
electrical supplies are the best in the
world and are extensively used in Eu-
rope.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-12-15

Holstein, Ia, Dec. 11.-William and
Daniel Davis have sold their fine $50
acre farm here and will go to South
Africa. Their father, Daniel Davis, ST.,
is a large farmer at West Barkley,
Cape Colony, and has sent for them to
Join the Boer forces. Eight weeks ago
they received letter from him saying
that all the farmers in that section
were planning an uprising in Boer in
terests, and asking them to come.
They left Immediately on the sale OK
their property.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-12-15
NEGRO STATESMEN PROTEST.
The Press o. Santiago Criticises the Pies
idents Message.


ident's Message.
Santiago de Cuba, Dec, ia meet
ing held to celebrate the anniversary
of the death of Maceo developed vio-
lent patriotic demonstration against
the Americans. The National party
is composed of colored people, of whom
there was thousand present. One
prominent colored politician said that
the time was nearly ripe for the spirit
of free Cuba to leap from the grave OF
Maceo and to drive the intruders from
the island. All criticised President
McKinley's Cuban policy, although
General Quintin Bandera disappointed
his hearers with a speech in which he
advised patience until the American
policy had been fully defined. In the
course of an interview Bandera said he
feared the Cubans would finally accept
annexation, although they had fought
long years for independence and not
to become an appendagc to the United
States. The local press violently criti'
cised President McKinleys message.
Americans and foreigners are hoping
that the prominence given to the color
question in insular politics will LEAD
ultimately TO annexation.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-12-15
RECEPTION OF THE MESSAGE.
Latin America Will Understand US
Better.
CONGRESS WILL GO FURTHER.

Havana, Dec. 0.-Gaulberto Gomez
said: 81 had expected the message to
be encouraging, but had not expect
ed such clearness of thought. Con-
gress will go further and will justify
the hope of the Cuban people.
The Cubano says: "The message con-
tains the clearest words yet spoken by
President Mckinley and shows that
justice is the guiding principle at
Washington. Our hearts, hitherto
bowed down by tremendous scepticism,
are now relieved and we may expect
congress to speak still more clearly"
The Discussion says: president Nc
Kinley's message will fill the hearts of
all lovers of Cuba with joy. The Gu
ban republic will be bound to Lincoln
and Mckinley by indissoluble bonds OF
life"
La Patria says: "Hurrah for Presi-
dent Mckinley. He could not have
spoken in clearer tones. 1t is impossi-
BILE for the giddiness OF conquest 10
overpower the deep, natural impulse
of noble and democratic people"
City of Mexico, Dec. 9.-President
McKinleys frank declaration that the
Island of Cuba is being held in trust
for the Cuban people and that the
United States government intends hon
estly carrying out the intentions of its
congress, as declared at the outset OF
the war, causes favorable comment
and it is believed that the same senti-
ment will be expressed throughout
Latin-America, awakening friendly
feelings for the great northern repub-
lie.
The Mexican Herald says: Latin
Americans will understand Mckinley
better. He is strong enough to be gen
erous and statesman enough to know
how to win the favor of Latin-Amer-
ica.''
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-12-15
Mine Workers Union Fights.

indianapolis, Ind, Dec. 6.-John
Mitchell, president of the United Mine
Workers, says that legal proceedings
will be begun at once looking to the
release from the Fort Scott, Kan, Jail,
of John p. Reese. President Mitchell
directed that the best legal firm in
Kansas be employed. The final hear
ing will be in the United States circuit
court The mine workers order is pay
ing all expenses and President Mitchell
has instructed that no expense be
spared
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-12-15

Austin, Tex, Dec. lit has been
decided that the Texas Legislature
should be convened in special session
next month for the consideration of a
taxation bill that will revolutionize
the present taxation system. The ex-
act date has not been settled. For
three mont the state tax commission,
created by the last legislature, has
been preparing a bill which remodels
all taxation laws of the state, and this
bill is the one the special session will
BE- called to act on.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-12-15
Aruinaldo Thought to be Trapped.

Manila, Dec. General Young's
columns have no communication with
other forces, save by sighting and sig
mailing U. S. gunboats. His desire is
Ito pursue the rebels into the noun
tains and to find Aguinaldo in Benguel
mountain pass and to capture him
there. Both entrances to Benguel are
fortified. Two whole troops of cav
airy will reinforce General Young in
the pass.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-12-15
THE LATEST NEWS IN BRIEF.

Oklahoma has over 900 miles of rail-
roads.
Charles Potter, the printing press in
ventor is dead, aged rs.
Much flour is being shipped from
Portland Oregon to South Africa. .
Secretary Long in his report urges
the immediate construction of cable
to the Philippines.
Three hundred women employees Of
an overall factory in Kansas City, Mo-,
have had their pay increased.
Webster Davis, assistant secretary of
the interior, has sailed for South Afri-
ca, to be away three months.
The Troy Exchange bank of Troy,
ILL.,, has been wrecked by safe blowers
and everything of value taken.
Senator Harris of Kansas, has been
appointed temporary member on the
committee on privileges and elections.
Ex-Attorney General Dawes says
that every joint at the Klondike, near
the Leavenworth Soldiers Home, is
now closed.
Zamboango, lately taken in, has 22,-
900 people and is well fortified. 1t is a
naval station much used by the Span
sh fleet in the past.
Clyde Mattox, the slayer of five men,
was convicted of manslaughter and
sentenced to twelve years imprison-
ment in the penitentiary.
, The national council of the Grand
Army of the Republic decided that the
next reunion will be held during the
last week of August, 1900, in Chicago.
The Elgin National Watch Company
has surprised its 2,4O0 employees at Ell
gin, H., by giving notice of the resto-
ration of the wage scale of 1892, the adj
vance being unsolicited.
A steamer has started loaded with
structural iron for the United States
machinery building at the Paris expo
sition.
At the close of conference former
Senator Blackburn authorized the
statement that Goebel and Breckham
will contest before the legislature and
that all minor candidates will contest
before the state contest board
During the past year nearly two
thirds of the internal revenue of the
country was put up by the users of
whisky and tobacco.
Andrew Carnegie is buying iron
mines and railroads in Cuba; all he can
get hold of.
Helena, Arkansas, is out of water.
The big reservoir sprung leak and
emptied itself.
The grain rates from Kansas, Neb-
raska, Colorado and Oklahoma terri
tory to the Missouri river, Chicago and
the Mississippi river, will be advanced
on January /. Wheat will be advanced
cents and corn cent per 100 pounds.
The Colorado common point rate is to
apply as a maximum.
Ward and Watson, who have been
operating a get rich quick concern at
Minneapolis have found it convenient
to skip, having run out of suckers
The place of Paris Exposition Com
missioner from Kansas stands between
Mrs. J. t. Thompson, of Pratt and Mr..
Allison of Wichita, with indications
that the president will appoint the lat
ter.
The ruling of the postofice DEPART
ment that no married woman thall
hold any position in the department,
win shortly go into effect }
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-12-15
Committee on Insular Affairs.

Washington Dec. misrepresentation
Tanney of Minnesota, introduced in
the house resolution for the creation
of committee of seventeen members,
to be known as the committee on insu-
lar affairs, to have jurisdiction over
affairs concerning insular territory
acquired or occupied under treaty with
Spain of December 10, 1898, including
the island of Tutaitla, Samoa"
The resolution also provides that the
committee shall be privileged.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-12-15
Catholic Priests Advise Against strite

Catholic Priests Advise Against Strikes.
Shamokin, Pa, Dec. 1.-THE Catho-
JIG priests of this place addressed 1000
mine workers of their congregation,
advising them to attend miners meet
ing, and vote against Nanticoke sym
pathy strike. President John Fahey,
of the United Mine Workers, issued no.
tice that there would be no meeting.
file said the officials decided to await
the outcome of the business mems at
tempt to settle the strike before TIN,
Shamokin men were asked to go out.
The belief is freely expressed here that
the priests advice would be followed.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-12-15
w. j. Bryan offered House.

Austin, Tex, Dec. 11.-When w. j.
BRYAN returns to Austin from his duck
hunt he will be rendered one of the
handsomest residences in the city for
the use of himself and family as long
as they desire to remain in the city.
County Judge E. S. Walker, warm
admirer of Mr.. Bryan, is the donor.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-12-15

Atlanta, Ga, Dec. 1l.-By vote OF
rs to Is the prohibition bill has been
defeated in the senate. 1t had passed
the house by a small majority This
disposes of all attempt to secure the
enactment of prohibition bill in this
lepiSlatnre.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-12-15

Vancouver, H. c., Dec. CA tariff
conference has been held at Melbourne
bv manufacturers and others interest
ed in having protective tariff for
Australia. Efforts are being made to
change the free trade sentiment
throughout all the colonies.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-12-15
Kansas Court Of visItation.

Topeka, Dec. attorney General
GODDARD held conference with the
Judges of the court of visitation to agree
upon some plan to get quick decision
on the constitutionality of the law
creating the court. He says it would
be unwise for the judges to resign at
this time and will advise them not to
do so. Judge Crum says that steps are
certain to be taken at once to have the
law tested in the supreme court.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-12-15
Homestead Right for Younger Soldier

Washington, Dec. ii.-Delegate Den
mis- Flynn, of Oklahoma, introduced a
hill granting additional homestead
rights to the soldiers and sailors of the
Spanish and Philippine wars. The bill
grants honorably discharged soldiers
and sailors, who, prior to enlistment,
had made a homestead entry and COM
muted the same by paying the cash
price therefor, the right to make an
additional homestead entry upon any
unc ccupied public land upon comply
ing with the law.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-12-15

In the House the time was mostly taken VI
by speeches in relation to the Roberts matter.
The House has by an imm9nse majority deter
mined to sift this to the bottom. There is
sentiment prevailing that to admit polygamisa
to u seat in the house would be q national dis
grace
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-23
Great Northern Wrecks.

Spokane. March 17.-Frank R. Pei.
lett, q Great Northern freight con.
duntor, was killed early this morning
at Adrian, 20 miles west of Spokane.
He was on the caboose, into which q
light locomotive crashed. The caboose
was crushed to pieces, and two cars
were derailed. Conductor Pellet leaves
widow and two children. The re-
mains will be shipped to Willmar,
MINI.
In the IL hours preceding this aoci.
dent two other wrecks occurred on the
Great Northern. A west-bound pas
senger train collided with a rotary near
the switchback. The baggage-car and
smoker teleecoped. but nobody was
hurt. Early Tuesday evening freight
train crossing the switchback broke in
two, and two cars were derailed.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-23
SANTIAGO susTAlNs GOMEZ


Washington. March 1e.-Senor Que
sada today received cablegram from
Santiago which says: ''The people Of
Santiago disauthorize the assembly,
sustain Comes and are preparing pub.
lilo manifestation.
Mr.. Qeusada gave out the following
statement:
sThe action Of the assembly in de-
posing me is in line with its conduct
toward that faithful. unsullied patriot,
General Maximo domes. / do not
care to discuss it. as the assembly does
not represent the judicious sentiment
Of the Cuban people or army.
"Unmoved by any selfish in
telests. / have devoted all my life to
the cause of the independence Of Cuba,
and for four years have tired my best
to establish the basis of the most cor
dial relations between the United
States and Cuba. Sure Of the decision
of the Cubans, and knowing we'll that
the Americans will not misjudge them
from these hasty and ill-advised acts OF
disgruntled and ambitious group.
shall continue for the self-government.
reconstruction and order of my native
county,"
The dispatch received by Mr.. Que
sada from Santiago is from Judge San
chez, head Of the supreme court of Cuba.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-23
ITALY HAS SUPPORT.
Backed by England and Japan In ii
Demands on China.

Backed by England and Japan in Her
Demands on China.
Rome, March 16.-In tho chamber
Of deputies today, Admiral Canevaro,
minister of foreign affairs, made a COM
prehensive statement regarding Italy 8
action in China. He confirmed the re-
ported recall of Signor Martina, Italian
minister at Peking, and announced that
Italy had obtained the approval of
Great Britain and Japan before demand
ing the concession at San Nun.
Great Britain, however, had request
ed, he said, that force should not be
employed, and had promised. in return,
to give her diplomatic support to Italy
at the court of Picking. Other friendly
powers, the minister continued, were
then notified, and indicated their &C.
uuiescence.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-23
unluckx Thfrtaan.

Chicago, March ia peculiar fea.
ture in regard to the superstition con-
nected with number IS was that Of the
death of James Powers, q window
washer. happening, as it did. on the
18th of the month. Powers was en-
ployed On July Is, 1898. to take the
place of John Miller, window washer.
who met his death on that day from
falling from the same window from
which Powers fell. The window is the
18th from the ground. The dead man
was 26 years of age-twice Is. Miller,
the first man to meet his death from
the unIucky window, had worked just
80 days-just thrice 1S-when he was
killed
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-23
GOMEZ WILL PAY OFF.
Cuban Army will Be Disbanded and
Assembly Ignored.

Cuban Army will Be Disbanded and
Assembly Ignored.
Havana. March 17.-6eneral Gomez
has decided to proceed with the plans
agreed upon for distributing the IS. 0OO..
600 to the Cuban troops disbanding, az
though the military assembly did not
exist. He conferred for two hours to-
day with General Brooke regarding de-
tails.
General Brooke asked Washington
several days ago whether, in case he
dissolved the assembly, his action
would be approved. The cabled reply
authorized him to Dissolve that body,
if. in his judgment, such an act was
necessary. He hopes the assembly
will soon cease of its own accord to
hold it's sessions, but should sessions
disquisting to the public mind con
tinue he will intervene.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-23
Eapan Boueht the Beef.

Chicago, March 16.-Colonel o. M.
Smith. purchasing agent of the govern
ment at Chicago since 1895, testified to-
day before the government count of in
quiry that the stores OF canned roast
beef bought by him during the Spanish
war were all upon the direct order OF
General Eagan, the commissary-gen-
eral. He also stated that some pur-
chases of canned beef were made with
out his knowledge by the commissary-
general. Another important witness
was Gustavus F. Swift, head of the
packing house of Swift q Co. Good
progress was made by the court today,
but the end of the list of witnesses to
be examined in Chicago is not yet in
aiOht
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-23
OTIS WILL BE SUSTAINED.
Spain Cannot Ransom Prisoners Held
by Aguinald0.

Spain Cannot Ransom Prisoners Held
by Aguinald0.
Washington. March 16.-General
e. S. Otis, in forbidding further nego-
tiations between the Spanish at Ma.
Mia and the insurgents, touching the
surrender of the spanish prisoners held
by the latter, acted on his own au-
thority. The government has not sent
him any instructions upon this point,
but it will unquestionably support him
to the extreme in any action of any
kind he may take.
II is said at the state department
that there have been exchanges between
the United States and Spain, through
indirect channels, touching these par
ticular prisoners, dating back to the
signature of the peace protocol last
August. The United States govern
ment undertook finally to secure the
release of the prisoners. It never
contemplated trying to secure their re-
lease by ransom, but simply through
the suppression of the instruction and
cannot be held. by any requirement OF
international law. to do more than has
been done to secure the release Of the
prisoners.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-23
FIGHTING EXPECTED.
GernaMs Inciting tho Mataafa Party ia
Resist.

Germans Inciting the Mataafa Party to
Resist.
Apia, Samoa. via Auckland, March
flowing to the threats by the Ma.
taafa people to burn the Malietoa vii.
lagos in the island of Savii, unless they
sent taxes levied upon them to support
Mataafa, the British consul visited
Savii on the British cruiser Porpoise,
and the commander of that vessel
threatened to shell the villages of Ma.
taafa's followers if peace was dis.
turbed.
The British and American consuls
have issued proolamations denying the
rumors in circulation to the effect that
Mataafa had been recognised and
threatening strong action il the provi-
sional government interferes with the
lOyalists.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-23
REBELS AGAIN DEFEATED.


Filipfnos Completely Routed BY Gem
eraf Whsaton's Troops.
Manila. March 17.-0en. Wheaton,
commanding the United States flying
column, attacked and defeated q force
Of 200 Filipinos at Pasig this after
noon. infiioting heavy loss upon them.
The Americans captured $50 Fill
pinos. Many bodies of rebels killed
in the engagement are floating down
the river. The American loss was
slight.
Private Furnoff, OF the Twentieth
infantry. was killed today. Private
Newman, of the Twentieth infantry,
and Privates Carroll, Marshall. Combs
and Rogers. Of the Twenty-second in-
fantry, were wounded.
About $50 Filipinos SURRENDERED at
the town Of Taguig to the Washington
volunteers. and Ito were captured at
Pasig by the Twentieth infantry.
Our troops found 1O6 dead Filipinos.
and 100 new graves near Pasig. The
prisoners were unarmed. and. there
fore, it lie presumed they executed
their threat Of throwing their arms
into the river.
Our river boats fought their way
into the lake.