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

John C. Geer, the "'rattlesuake man"
OF Port Jervls, N. Y, died the other
day in his eighty-iifth year. Since
early manhood he has made business
OF catching rattlesnakes for menage
RE managers and any one else who
would buy them. He also made and
sold rattlesnake oil and curiosities
made from the skins and rattles Of tho
snakes.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-05
MRS. CoRDELIA BoTKIN.
Given Life Sentence for the MUIR
der Of Mrs. Dunning.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. A. Mrs.
Cordelia Botkin was to-day sentenced
to serve the term of her natural life in
the San Quentin penitentiary for the
murder of Mrs. j. P. Dunning of Do
yer. Del, whom she killed by means of
box of poisoned candy sent through
the mails as a gift from a friend, and
unsuspectingly eaten by Mrs. Dunning
and some of her friends. Her sister.
Mrs. Joshua p. Deane, also of Dover,
died from the effects of the arsenic
with which the candies were loaded.
Judge Cook, who pronounced the SEN
tence, refused to grant the appeal for
new trial made by Mrs. Botkin's at
torneys, who held that this State had
no jurisdiction in the matter. In a
comprehensive review of the case Judge
Cook showed that this State did have
jurisdiction in the matter, and then
pronounced sentence
Mrs. Botkin, when asked if she
wished to say anything in her own de-
tense, stated that she was perfectly in
nocent of the horrible crime of which
she was convicted. Her attorneys will
apply for writ of probable cause.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-05
BOUNTY CLAIMS.
Another Batch Submitted to the
Court of Claims.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-The Secre-
tary of the Navy has submitted to the
Court of Claims another batch of
claims for bounty money by United
States sailors on account Of the Spanish
warships destroyed. There are about
two score cases of ships so destroyed
in this last.
A misrepresentation seems to have
arisen on account of the action of the
Navy Department in so referring these
cases, and the inference has been drawn
that this course was adopted because
the Navy Department was itself lin
doubt as to the conditions under which
the Spanish ships were destroyed, and
felt itself incapable Of passing upon
the question as to whom the credit be-
longs. 1t is said, however, at the de-
partment that in the opinion of the
legal authorities this reference is nee
essary to meet the statutes relative to
the payment of bounty money. There
fore, the Attorney General has been no.
titled of the cases, and requested to
appear before the court in the interest
of the United States, though he has
been told that this request does not by
any means signify any hostility on the
part of the Navy Department toward
the claims.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-05
IMMENSE PULP MILLS.
Several More to be Built Along the
Penobscot River.

BANGOR (Me.), Feb. 4.-The Penob-
scot lumbermen are greatly concerned
over the prospect of several more i'm
mense pulp mills being built at various
points along the river. OF the several
enterprises now projected by the pulp
men the most extensive is that which
is to be established at Milono, near
Norcross Station, on the line of the
Bangor and Aroostock Railroad. Here,
according to. the plans as at present
outlined, corporation is to erect mill
larger than any now in operation in
Maine.
1t Is said that the corporation, which
has been formed by a number of
wealthy men of Maine and other States.
has obtained control of 10000 to 30, 900
square acres of timber lands, and that
they are about to purchase outright or
contract for the timber on several adj
dftional townships, the whole territory
to be thus secured embracing about all
the desirable timber in that section.
Although the territory from which
the supply of logs Is drawn is very
large, the lands, already depleted by
the ak. fire, storms and various forms
of decay, cannot long stand the drain
caused by the pulp mills.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-05
Ex-MINIsTER BARRETr,s IDEA
Thinks United States Should Form
Independent Protectorate.

-HONGKONG, Feb. 4-John Barrett.
the former United States Minister to
siam, who is returning to the United
states, delivered an address yesterday
10 an audience composed of British
oincials and business men, Americans
and F'ilipinos
Regarding the Philippines, Mr. Bar
rett urged the necessity of the United
STATES forming an Independent protec-
torate until the ability of the Filipinos
10 stand alone is demonstrated. the
United States reserving a strategic ma
val base, like Subig Bay, giving her
control of the situation and strengthens
ing her throughout the Far East.
Mr.. Barrett also declared that the
d1ftculties ahead of the United States
had been grossly exaggerated for the
purpose of defeating the ratification of
the treaty of peace with Spain.
AGUINALDO BROADENS HIS
CLAIMS.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4. - Aguinaldo
has broadened his claims, or at least
his agent here Agoncillo, has done g,
for him. In another one of the series
OF communications which he has ad-
dressed to the State Department Aglliu-
aldo asserts his jurisdiction to all of the
Philippine group. This is a notable
extension, as heretofore there was moth
ing to show that he spoke for anything
more than the Tagals, and even though
there may have been an intimation that
the Visayas, or Central group. was
part of the Philippine confedcra ton.
this Is certainly the first time that any
suggestion has been made touching tho
archipelago
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-05

ing the last session Of Parliament, and
to provoke counter threats from other
Powers. Most of the stock values have
attained higher level than in years,
and an unusually large proportion are
buying for investment instead Of spec
ulation. AS most Of the manufacturers
here have all the business they want.
the increase in the United States ex-
ports attracts less attention than 1t
would in ordinary times.
The representative of the Illinois Steel
Company, Mr.. Holland. speaking of the
steel and iron business, says: Both
the English and American firms have
all the orders they can fill now. When
the time comes that there is not enough
business for both, the English manu-
facturers, not the Americans, it may
be predicted, will be the losers"
The papers are daily reiterating their
warning of the past two months, that
American stocks are destined to a
speedy fall.
Society anticipates brilliant, though
late season. The milliners and modistes
are preparing for great business, par
ticularly with Americans, of whom
more is expected than for years, on ac-
count of the era of prosperity in the
United States. There is an unusual
pressure for presentations at the first
drawingroom on February 24th. Queen
Victoria, who is appearing yearly with
less frequency, hopes to personally re-
ceive the diplomatic corps.
The phenomenal number of transfers
of West End houses, resulting from
deaths and the prices offered by South
African and Australian colonists, are
inducing notabilities to sell outright.
Among the noteworthy leases is that
of Mrs. Ogden Goelet, who has secured
Lord Wilborne's mansion on Arlington
street, and Charles Keyer's lease of
the Dowager Duchess of Marlborough's
house on Governor Square.
r. J. Donahue, the San Francisco
millionaire, who is wintering in Lon
don, has been practicing driving four
n-hands. He has purchased several
most costly outfits, and is shipping
them home.
Stephen Crane has returned to his
country home. His health, resulting
from the Cuban campaign, alarms his
friends. But he expects to recuperate
and write a war book.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-05
An Unconfirmed Report Of an En-
gagement at Manila.
A Battle Between Americans and FIIIpInos
Which Lasted All Might.
Twenty-Five Americans Said to
Have Been Wounded-No Adj
vices Received at Washington
Relating to the Reported Com
Hict.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. A special
to the Chronicle" from Manila states
that in an encounter between the
Americans and Filipinos to-day twenty
two Americans were seriously wounded.
The Fiflplnos are holding their own.
Up to midnight the "Chonicle" has
been unable to verify the reported en-
gagement between Americans and Fill
pinos at Manila, although a special
stated positively that there had been
fighting, which lasted all night. So far
nothing has been received to Indicate
which side had secured advantage in
the purported battle.
RUMORS AT NEW YORK.
NEW YORK, Feb. s. Rumors are
rife of serious engagement between
Americans and Filipinos at Manila to-
day and tonight, but no confederation
had been obtained up to 3 a. m.
NOT CONFIRMED AT WASHING
TON.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5-No confir-
nation can be had here of certain pub
Eshed dispatches from Manila report
Ing that conflict had occurred there
between American forces and the Fill
ipinos. At an early hour this Sunday
morning it was given out in official
quarters that no advices had been re-
ceived from General Otis or any of the
American officers at Manila. The off,
GERS at the White House and those at
the War Department through which
any communication from General Otis
would be received We're closed at the
usual hour.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-05
PosToFFICE ROBBERY.
The Thieves Appreciated q Few
Hours Later.

LEIPSIC (OD, Feb. 4.-Early to-day
three burglars gained entrance to the
poetoffice and dynamited the safe. The
night watchman Peter Bowman, dis
covered the cracksmen just after The
explosion, and opened fire on them. The
burglars returned the fire, but eventu-
ally escaped. Bowman was shot twice
through the leg.
1t is understood the cracksmen got
about $500 in money and 5000 in
stamps.
At daylight the thieves were tracked
to the Nickel Plate Railway by stamps
which they had dropped. They had
taken freight train, and were appre-
hended at Bellevue few hours later.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-05
WAR INVESTIGATION.
The Commission Devoting All It's
Energies to Closing It's Report.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 4. The COM
mission to investigate the conduct of
the war is devoting all of its energies
to closing up its report. The rough
draft is practically completed, and
copies are being made of the document
so far as it is ready. 1t may be signed
by the commission Monday, and when
signed will be promptly placed in the
hands of the President The latter. it
is believed, will make the document
public after he has had opportunity to
consider it carefully himself as this
report will serve as a basis for what
ever inquiry the President may order
into the charges made by General Miles,
and into the conduct of that officer him
self. This projected inquiry is the SUBJ
ject of a good deal of discussion among
the friends of the two elements into
which the military service is divided,
and has developed no little acerbity of
temper on the part of some whenever
the matter is referred to.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-05
HIGHWAY ROBBERY.
A Woman Held Up Near Her Home
at Los Angeles.

LOS ANGELES, Feb "A man held
up Mrs e. K Blades last night within
lOO yards of her doorstep and secured
a satchel containing about $50. He
fired one shot at her, and the bullet
struck a bundle she carried under her
arm and failed tago through it. which
contained a macintosh Mrs. Blades
IS the widow of f. K Blades. the
young attorney, who shot and killed
himself accidentally while hunting only
a few weeks ago. She is now cashier
IN a restaurant, and has been in the
habit of taking the money taken in
after banking hours home with her in
a satchel at O'Clock every night. She
turned when he grabbed her from be-
hind, and he fired point blank at her.
She dropped the satchel and he grabbed
it and ram
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-05
National Congress of Mothers.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4-The third
annual session of the National Congress
Of Mothers will open in Washington
February 14th. The souvenir program
has been issued, and gives promise of
an unusually interesting meeting. Less
time than heretofore will be given to
formal papers, and more to conference
and discussion. There will be two large
social affairs in connection with the
congress. A reception Tuesday even
ing at Cairo will serve to introduce del
|egates and visitors to each other, and
a large afternoon tea will be given by
Mrs. A. L. Barber at her home. 1t is
expected also that the delegates will
be received by Mrs Mckinley.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-05
Alice Anterior Dead.

NEW YORK, Feb. 4--Alice Ather-
ton, the burlesque actress, died to-day
after a weeks sickness of pneumonia
Miss Atherton, who was the wife Of
Willie Edouin, the comedian, was 50
years old, and had been i'll about four
weeks Her stage experience covered
thirty-seven years Miss Atherton was
quite as popular in London as in this
city, and she used to be great favorite
of the playgoers in the British capital.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-05
Sunday. and Holidays Count.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 1.-The Comp
troller of the Treasury has held that
Sundays and holidays occurring during
the time in which leave has been
granted to Government employees must
be counted as a part of the leave In
some Of the departments it had been
the custom to deduct Sundays and hol-
days in making up the time on leaving
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-05
Colon and Panama Strike.

COLON (Colombia), Feb 4.-Severa1
of the strikers have returned to work as
result of the railroads notification of
an increase of % cents silver in the
rate of wages. The strikers at Panama
still refuse to go to work, and the dead
lock there continues. The strike has
now spread to the banana laborers at
BocaS del TorO.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-05
Agrarian Rising in Roumania.

LONDON. Feb. Especial dispatches
from Vienna published this afternoon
say an Agrarian rising Is reported to
have occurred in Roumania, near Cra-
jova, on the estates of Baron Miloso-
watch, uncle of ex-King Milan of
Servia, owing to his refusal to renew
the leases of his farms. 1t is added that
two regiments were sent to the scene Of
the disturbances which were repulsed
by the peasants.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-05
Cutting of Cables.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-Attorney
General Griggs in decision rendered
to-day, upholds the right of military
commanders to cut a cable within the
territorial waters of an enemy without
being liable to damages. The question
arose on the cutting by Admiral Dewey
at Manila of the cable of the British
Eastern Extension. Australasia and
China Telegram Company, who filed a
claim with the State Department for
$4,000 damages. Attorney General
Griggs finds that under the law of ma
lions there is no ground for a claim for
indemnity
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-05
Poisoned Candy.

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 4.-This afternoon
the Post" prints a story to the effect
Mrs. F. NJ. McVean of this city re-
ceived numerous threatening letters.
and later box of poisoned candy. Mrs.
MeVean denies that she sent the letters
and candy to herself. She says it is
her opinion that young woman who is
in love with a prominent West End
physician, with whom Mrs. McVean is
also said to be enamored, mailed the
letters and candy. An analysis of the
candy by City Chemist Tiechmann re-
vealed large quantities of arsenic
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-05

NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-The "Chron-
icle" makes the Chicago and North
western Railway net earnings for the
year $13, OBS, 433, and surplus $3,O17 ,2O5.
after all charges, against $2.2790OO in
1897, ard $SO7, $50 in 1896 The North
western statement for the calendar
year shows an increase in net earnings
of $542, 255 over last year.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-05
Contest for Senator in Nebraska.

LINCOLN (Neb.), Feb. 1.-The vote
for Senator to-day showed no change
in the strength of the candidates. There
were a number of absentees, all OF
which were paired. The sentiment fa-
vorable to a Republican caucus seems
to be growing, but no date for the meet
ing has been fixed.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-05
Cold Weather in Nebraska.

LINCOLN (Neb.), Feb. 4.-Last night
was the coolest for eight years in Cen
trail and Northern Nebraska, the mer-
curry registering 81 below zero at VAL
entine, % below at Beaver City, and 10
below at North Platte. There was an
absence of wind, and Valentine. which
is the center of the North Nebraska
cattle ranges. reports that stock is
standing the cold weather well, and
that there have been no losses.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-05
Last "a This Last

Fair, cold weather still continues
throughout the region west of the
Rocky Mountains. The temperature is
below zero in Idaho. 1t is not more
than ten degrees above the freezing
point in Northern California, and will
fall to or below freezing, causing very
severe frost. Slightly warmer weather
probable Sunday.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-05
Lord Charles Beresford.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 4.-Lord
Charles Beresford, hero of she Con-
dor" the distinguished British naval
officer and statesman, will arrive in San
FRANCISCO on the Japanese steamer
America Maru, due on February 18th.
and the Chamber of Commerce is ar
ranging for public reception for the
EngliShman
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-05

SAN JOSE, Feb. 4-The thermometer
was down to Y this morning, and there
was sharp frost and freeze The gen
erai opinion is that no harm was done
only portion of the almond trees are
blooming, and young grain appears to
have escaped harm
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-05
New Battleship Maine.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 1.-The keel
of the new battleship Maine will be
laid at the Cramps shipyard on Febru-
airy 10th. This date will be the ami
versary Of the explosion in Havana
harbor of the ship of that name The
Cramps also announce that efforts will
be pushed to have the battleship ready
to be launched February Is, 1900, the
second anniversary of the Maine disas-
fer
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-05

LIVERPOOL, Feb. 4.-Associate JUS
tice David j. Brewer of the United
States Supreme Court is a passenger
OH board the Cunard' line steamer
Etruria. which sailed to-day for New
York.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-05
Life imprisonment.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 4. Judge
Cook to-day sentenced j. E. Lynch to
life imprisonment at San Quentin for
robbery. On October 18th he robbed
Frank Movies of $1.50. There were six
prior convictions against him.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-05
Charged with Forgery.

SUIsUN, Feb. "A man giving the
name of O. w. Forsythe was arrested
at Woodland to-day for passing a fic-
titious check. Forsythe claims to be a
travelling agent for the Tontine Savings
Association of Minneapolis. He has
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-05
Mrs. Place Denied a New Trial.

to-day notified Mrs. Martha Place, the
Brooklyn murderess. that the Court of
Appeals had refused to grant her a
new trial, and that she would have 10
meet death in the electric chair during
the week beginning March Goth.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-05

operated in several northern towns He
is also wanted in Suisun, where he
passed a bogus check last Tuesday.
The authorities believe they have made
an important arrest.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-05
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Slight Raise In Temperature Pre-
dicted for To-Day.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 4, p. M
Weather conditions and general fore
cast: The following are the seasonal
rainfalls to date, as compared with
those of the same date last season, and
rainfalls in last twenty-four hours:
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-05

There are 10000 Africans In Protest.
ant churches and 10000 children In
Protestant schools in Africa.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-05
UNION SAVINGS
BANK FAILURE.
The Entire Blame Not Placed on
President Wright.
Other Officers and Directors Equally Re-
spoasihle for the Crash.

The Bank Commissioners Are Also
Scored by the Public for Not
Taking Charge Of the Institu-
ton on December Third, When
They Wrote the Letter to the
Bank officials.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1899-04-06

Asnitsl;o's headquarters we're u Mslo
loo. and our troops have csttared that
place. The tow sad iis ti,nsiiop sie
described ,lus:-
Msio,os sonssles smons the foothills
Of . range Of c ouDts.bs sboni 80 miles
from Manila. i, IL one OF the 20 TO 20
considerable towns OF the smill bo. rich
province Of Bulscsa. THIS provioce has
30 sres 81 9ej 'qusrs miller, popuIstion
Of sboal $4,000. II, towns Luddie close
together Their popuIstions run oil tie
usy from The 1906 Of NoIxissrsy 10 the
20. 400 Of San Misoei de Msyumo Bals
CSC. the provincial capital. has - 1856
ibbsbi,spts. sboot 1000 stone houses. and
!. sbou, 20 miles from Manila H.sonoy.
sbout 20 miles from Bul.csn, bss 20. 100
Inhabitants Msiolos. about halt dozen
miles from Bulscsp, hss IA 800 No one
Of these tosos is . stronghold Wbstever
defenses existed ire OF recent date. bur
risd construction and . very primitive
nature, The stone houses 81 Boiscsn snd
elsewhere gave our soldiers more trouble
then any such tx'emporz,d 'iortifcs
tions.'
The county between Msnils md Mslo
los 10 described 30 fiat and swsmpy
There are great many drainage esnsls.
The roads are sbominsbie. All our heavy
artillery we're necessarily left behind.
The lish, pieces taken along Travelled on
muleback.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1899-04-06

Col Harry c. Efbsrl hillsi u the
tess u kis rasiEssi Gear Mssiis sss5sy.
eazs /. U@r bsiss s'pslseis 81 cid
ronstos ~ s1y nsr eopid IL stass timer
Tstea rflsesa tsies 10 The eivil var, ~
esssssd eres snd escaping The seocsd
,lws hy tho 40 81 brave exploit, snd ~
,-isibs bio eomEshd. ressi.iss . sousd
throrst the body 10 battle 81 B~ibsds
Cssrcs. bot early rssuniss bic plsos 10
,bs lice. serving tsithfsli, Ter nspy yssrs
ssd siovIy risips grade BY sisde; going 10
10 The battle 81 Ban Jnsn tiil % old mar.
10 eomnsod Of bis regiment. btins seo, 10
thai bstt olesu ihfosgh The isrgs, lrt
hcspiss h. itei noss OF The time there
alter. nsvsrbsltss. snd teperiiss for dniy
10 90 ssioristtpsiy stot time. ssd enter
ins tbs Philippine iatslss 10 sood Tin 81
the bead Of bic regiment, this tiGs TO fall
sud die oe The Geld. alter nesflJ 40 years
Of f.iihfsl service -tbs, 10 csrtsiply . CO
reef fof . soldier He kuev sounds spd
battle yell rpossh 20 be sssrs vhep be
bsd 80, bis eonp de grace. When the
Filipino ballet sroek through bis ,ilslf.
be said. 'ifs 10 nee - I'm too old.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1899-04-06

Ole OF the attractions at BenbiDg ton
Centre this season will be be plsying Of
the Mt. Anthony Coli club which was or
ssniz d ia April 1897, and nov has l07
members. The IN ,ers sre as follows: J.
q Mccullough, president; John 6riswold
vice president; Eisin A King. treasurer.
George Worthiogtor, secretary. The
Climb is 40 allied member Of The o. b. O A.
The length oi'uhe course is 1856 ysrds and
il contains 0 holes The grounds and
cllb house are rented from Mr.. Griswold.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1899-04-06
GIVE THE CHILDREN A DRINK

called GrsiI.O. IL is delicious. sppeiiz
ing, noufisbing food drink 10 take the
place OF coffee. Sud by oil erocers aud
liked by oil sho have used it because
when properly prepared 1t tastes like the
fnest o. Zee bni is Tree from ell injurious
GrAin.O aida digestion snd
the nerves. lis rot stim q
lant but besIta builder. snd children 20
y, ~ ~ sdults, can driok ~ith great bsne
Ct. Costs sbont Ia ~ much - coffee
Is ADD 25,.