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The age-herald., 1900-06-29
BRISTOW RETURNS
 TO WASHINGTON Will Report to Postmaster Gen.
 eral Today. IS NOT INCLINED TO TALK He Said the Amount of Money Saved by the Reduction in Salaries of
 Employees Will Amount
 to $1oo,ooo
IS NOT INCLINED TO TALK

Washington, June 2S.-Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow, who for the past five weeks has been in Havana in- yestigating the Cuban postal frauds and initiating reforms in the administration of the Cuban postal service, returned to Washington tonight. Tomorrow morning he will report to Postmaster General Emory Smith the results of his investiga- tion, together with recommendations for the betterment of existing conditions. Pending such report to his superior of ficer, MT Bristow expressed a disincination to talk concerning his work. He said, how ever, that while in Havana he had given to the press quite freely the results of his inquiry from time to time. Concerning the reductions he had effected in the admin istration of postal affairs he said:
 The amount of money saved by the re- auctions in the salaries of employees and the abolition of unnecessary offices ag- gregates over $10O,000, or about 3S per cent of the total There also will be consider able saving in the administrative branches of the service.
 The reductions contemplated will in no wise impair the efficiency of the postal service ot the island"
 MT Bristow's work practically completes the scope of the work contemplated by the Postmaster General when he was sent to the island. He explained, however, that there were yet some details being looked into by the inspectors ill various parts of the island, and these will be submitted to him later.
 He declined to discuss the question of whether not former Director of Posts Rathbone would be arrested. In this con- neetion, however, he expressed the same opinions as that held by Postmaster Gen eral Smith, viz.:
 That Rathbone would not leave the isl and, as he would be wanted as a witness in the criminal prosecutions which are to follow. He would make no statement. as to the amount of postal frauds which had been disclosed result of his inquiries,
The age-herald., 1900-06-29
West Point Appointments

Washington, June 2S.-Among the cadets appointed for West Point under the in- crease provided by recent legislation dur ing the past week were:
 Arkansas-Joseph A. McAndrew, Benton vile; Fulton Q. c. Gardner, alternate, Fort Smith,
 Louisana-Joseph S. Washburn, Gibsland; James B. billiard, alternatt, New Orleans. TeXas-Walter c. Sheppard, Texarkana. Georgia-William J. Lindsay, Jr., Savan- nah.
 Alabama-William c. Oats, Jr., Montgom- cry; Albert P Finch, alternate, Birming- ham.
 Kentucky-Scott D. BreckrI ::i..i-.3 Lexing- ton; William K. Slack, alternate, Owens boro.
 North Carolina-Robert P. Hows'l, Jr., GoidSboro.
The age-herald., 1900-06-29
MAIL ORDERS FILLED WHEN ACCOMPANIED BY CASH.
CASUALTIES
AT TEEN TSIN
Continued From First Page.)

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 cannot understand how any other govern ment could have superior facilities.
 Minister Wu, who brought Lis message to the State Department, could not eX- plain away the points of variance between the Viceroys statements and the cable messages received from other sources However, he pinned his faith to the ac- that it agreed closely with Admiral ministers were reported to be with Sey- mour.
 Administration officials are quite con- cerned over Chinese advices to the effect that the members of the foreign legations in Picking are not at Tien Tsin with Adgir- al Seymour's relief column. The despatches of the last two days indicate that they were with the admiral a few miles from Tien Tsin and allayed in measure the tension existing here as to their safety, but as no word had come from Minister Conger the confidence temporarily felt is giving away to fear that all may not be well with them It is believed here that MT Conger would have taken the very first opportunity to communicate with his government and the fact that he had not done so up to a late hour tonight, the officials say, is strong ground for believing that he may not be in Tien Tsin, although today's despatches report the relief column there This fact is considered confrma tory of the latest intimations that the le- gation representatives are still in Picking and some fears are entertained for them if still in the Chinese capital
The age-herald., 1900-06-29
MacArthur,s Casualty List

Washington, June 2S.-General MaoAr- thurs latest casualty report, received to- day at the War Department is as follows:
 Manila, June 2S.-Killed: June 21,a Monte Puryan, Luzon, Troop E, Third Cavalry, William Barnes.
 Wounded: May IA, Malbog Hill, Luzon. Troop B, Eleventh Cavalry, Fred Swink, wounded in the testicles, seriously; May p, Lipia Batangas, Luzon, Second Lieu tenant Bury, wounded in the elbow, mod crate; May r, Aliany. Luzon Company F, Forty-seventh Infantry, Corporal James G. Amster wounded in the chest, serious; Sergeant Henry Gardner, wounded in the shoulder serious.
The age-herald., 1900-06-29
Captain Platt VIII Intercede

Tacoma, Wash, June 2s.-Captain Ralph Platt arrived in Tacoma today from China and claims to be the accredited agent of friends of the deposed Emperor Platt car ries credentials and is on his way to Wash ington to ask the intercession of this gov ernment on behalf of the Emperor Cap and was attached to General Hughes staff as adjutant general, and when his term ex- pired in the Philippines he was made legal adviser and was thus thrown with the Chinese Minister at Manila.
 At the outbreak of the Boxer troubles Platt was at Wei Hai Wei, and friends of the Emperor secured his services. His mission is said to be primarily for the pur- pose of securing justice for the Emperor, and hints that he may ask the powers to establish a protectorate. Platt left for Washington, D. C., tonight.
The age-herald., 1900-06-29
Japs on n Strike

Honolulu, June 10 via San Francisco, June 2S.-A series of strikes has been in- augurated by Japanese laborers on several of the islands. It is reported that the Japanese have been told that they are free American citizens now and that the Ameri- can laws provide that no working man shall receive less than a dollar day
 The laborers demand the cancellation of their contracts and that the plantation shall pay each individual laborer the $2!50 a month which by the terms of the con- tracts are to be paid to the immigration companies in consideration of the com pany's having brought the laborers to the islands and guaranteeing his services during the contract period or to replace him if he deserts.
The age-herald., 1900-06-29
Performing Bear Escapes

Pueblo, Mex, June 2S.-A performing bear escaped from it's owners in a town near here and wandered about the coun- try, eating whatever food he could find and finally encountering an old woman in a field attacked her and bit off her arms The Peons of the vicinity have organized for battle and are pursing the animal, the country being in panic of fear
The age-herald., 1900-06-29
SAVANNAH LINE'-SUMMER EXCUR
 SIONS

To New York, Boston and the East, over- land on perfectly equipped trains of the Central of Georgia Railway in luxurious sleeping cars through without change from Birmingham to Savannah, thence delight ful sea voyage on the palatial steamships of the Ocean Steamship Company.
 Write for full particulars, sailing dates of ships, etc., to SOLON JACOBS,
 2015 First Avenue Birmingham, Ala
 6-2-tf -.
The age-herald., 1900-06-29
Beckham Makes Another Acquisition

Frankfort, Ky, June Ex-Governor Beck ham, at the instance of T. c. Campbell has made a acquisition on Governor Tyler of Virginia for Goebel suspect whose name is withheld. It is said this arrest will surprise the defense. Franklin county officers left tonight for Richmond
 Green Golden. indicted as a Goebel &C., compice, was tonight lodged in jail here He was caught at his home in Knox county.
The age-herald., 1900-06-29
EXCURSION RATES.

Account Fourth of July, the Central of Georgia Railway will sell tickets at rate of one and one-third first class fares for round trip between all points in Southeastern Passenger Association territory. Date of sale July ?, and 4, with final limit to July z, inclusive. For schedules and other in- formation apply to SOLON JACOBS,
 Commercial Agent, 2015 First Avenue, Bir-
 mingham. Ala. 6-A-to-7-2
The age-herald., 1900-06-29
Colombia Comparatiyeiy Peaceful

New York, June 2S.-E. E. Spinosal, the Colombian consul general in this city has received letter from Bogota dated June 6 describing a return in Colombia to con- paratively peaceful conditions. The letter says the revolution is entirely at an end.
The age-herald., 1900-06-29
Protected

From the Philadelphia Bulletin.
 Have you ample police protection in your neighborhood?"
 Yes, indeed; our cook is the most popu- lar one for blocks"
The age-herald., 1900-06-29
The Rest Prescription for Malaria

The best prescription for Malaria, Chills and Fever is bottle of Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic. It is simply Iron and Quinine in a tasteless form. No cure-no pay Price 50c 4-l5-Irl-mon-Wed-6m
The age-herald., 1900-06-29
Sugar Advancing.

The price of sugar is now rapidly advanc- ing. You should not fail to order your supply from the A. & P. Co.,, 11S N. 18th street, this week. before it advances mora
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-04-12
SCHOOL NOTES.

Turon held her commencement exer'
clsesllast Saturday night. Two Rradu'
ates from school district No. 20 alsc
took part In the exercises. They were
Myrtle Wilson and John Garter. ou
perinte ndant 1, L. Dayhoff delivered
the class address, The class acquitted
themselves with credit to themselves
and to tho district, Their orations
were we'll selected and committed to
memory. Professor Heck deserves
great credit Tor the good work done
The primary and intermediate rooms
were represented on the program by
some very interesting drills, dialogues
and recitations. The house was wei
decorated for the occasion with pots
of flowers, bunting and nages. Not
half of the people could gain al
mlttance. The young people Of Turon
gave Professor Heck u party Monday
night. Turon is good town COM
mercially and. .educatlOnally,
The Partridge school closed last FRI
day with program and dinner. MI,
Lusk and Miss Dilley will attend
school at Emporia.
The village schools will hold com
mon school examinations April Goth
and 2lst.
Professor I. +, Kobler of Arlington
will enter the N, N. q. April 2ilh,
Mr.. Kobler has given Arlington a
good school this winter.
Reno county has bad many excellent
teachers in her schools this winter and
II is to he hoped they will be retained
for another winter. The frequent
change of teachers Is pernicious prac'
tice
Miss Lille Stone of the city schools
visited her parents last Saturday and
Sunday.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-04-12
MRS. DEWEYs RELIGION.
The Admiral Refuses to Aflrm or Don,
tho Story That She Had Left tho
Catholic Church.

Washington, April 1O.--Admiral
Dewey was asked Monday concern
ing the story in circulation that Mrs
Dewey had left the Catholic church
and was to become communicant
of ST. Johns Episcopal church here
He replied it was matter he did
not wish 30 discuss; that he did not
see 1t was n question of national in
terest whether Mrs, Dewey was a
Catholic, Methodist or an Episco-
palian. 1t was a matter entirely per-
sonal to Mrs. Dewey, and, he added,
"Mrs. Dewey is not being inter
viewed now ca any subject"
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-04-12

IT is quite refreshing to hear re-
publican once in long time draw up
the mantle of his couch about him
and declare that the republican fiction
that "the court can do wrong" is not
altogether sweet and clean, So when
Bent Murdock says something like
that it is pleasing to read, ,.even IL he
does turn in and give theS lie to his
words by his vote. Concerning the
recent hearing before the supreme
court to knock out the court of vista
ton, he says; Laws are not enacted
to be enforced. They are put upon
the books for the courts tO,knock out.
When this came up in court the vic.
Ilators said this so-called law was moth
,ing-was not worth the paper il was
written on-and he went right on vio-
dating its, provisions, 800 times day,
every dayln the year. But by some
hocNs-pocus, known only to those who
.juggIe in such things, this Legislative
enactment which cost the taxpayers
$4,000, came up for hnal determina-
tion before three men In Topeka, who
don't know any more than we do.
Lawyers we're employed on both sides
and after trampling all over the State
constitution and saving the air for
some hours, the three men, sitting as
the supreme court, took the case 'un-
der advisement' There 10 not word
or q Nne in the constitution of the
State Of Kansas that authorizes the
supreme court to sit IL judgment upon
the act Of the Legislature, but it has
usurped the power and does it all the
same, every week in the year. The
three men 20 into aEo0m and proceed
to make medicine over the constitu-
tionality of this legislative declaration d;
and Judge Frank DoEter, who is a
partisan ,;says It is law; Judge Bill
johnson, who is also q strong partisan,
says II 10 not good law. 80 the kibosh
10 onto Judge Bill Smith, to flip the
penney for decision. Judge Bill
walk the floor, scratches his right
ear and says 1t is good law. He takes
another turn or two, scratches his left
ear and says 1t is not law, and sticks
to it. And right here, without any
constitutional right, without any
authority granted by the people, the
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-04-12


Austin, Tex, April 1O.--Even before
the extent of the destruction wrought
by Saturdays food has been ascer-
tanned, word comes OF another rush OF
oyeraowing waters down the Col
orado river. Already the reports OF
death and damage show that the frst
estimates OF the losses OF life and
property will fall considerably short
of the actuallties, Hundreds of per-
sons are reported missing and II is
feared that before the Colorado re-
sumes its normal flow the number of
fatalities win be recorded with three
figures. The torrent OF water which
was turned loose by the breaking OF
the dam that formed Lake Mcdonald,
augmented by natural rise OF 25 feet
from incessant rains, is yet sweeping
TO the gulf Behind IL is coming down
another great rise, which may put the
river above the unprecedented high
mark caused by the bursting of the
dam. The second rise comes from
the Concho river, which drains u
large section of west Texas. 1t has
emptied into the Colorado river and
n warning was received here that 1t
had passed Milburn, 150 miles north
of here, and was sweeping everything
before it. At that point the rise was
so feet, and the swollen waters Of the
San Saba and Llano rivers, which
empty into the Colorado 80 miles be-
low Milburn, will add fully 25 feet
more TO the rise. In Concho, McCul-
loch and Coleman counties thousands
OF head Of cattle were caught in the
bottom pastures and drowned.
Thomas Henderson, ranchman, lost
700 head of beef cattle In Concho
county. They were valued at $4,000.
This is only one of many similar
losses.
Reports from the neighboring coun-
try are to the effect that everything
is under water. In Williamson coun-
ty, north of here, railroad bridges and
tracks have been laid waste, and all
trains have stopped running, Hun
areds of head Of cattle have been
drowned and miles of fencing torn
down and washed away. The country
tributary to the Colorado river all the
way down its course is being inun-
dated, The loss will exceed some 49,
100000, counting Austin as the larg-
est loser.
AT noon it wns reported from La
grange that the river is still rising and
menacing more country districts. The
stream is now four feet higher than
during the great food of last year.
Bastrop is entirely surrounded by
water and cut off. The property dam
age is enormous. The wires in the
southern section are in n worse CON
dition than yesterday. All the wires
along the NJ, X q, r rnilrond south
of Temple, were lost, Rnilroad traffic
In the southern half OF the state Is
practically abandoned and all outlets
to California are gone because Of the
big washouts on the western diVi-
dons of the Texas &c Pacific.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-04-12
VOL. 10.
WANTED NO TARIFF.

The following quotations concern
, ing our promise TO Porto Rlcans' ana
our lust and constitutional duties tow
ard them, are mainly republican au-
thorltles;
We have not come TO maze war upon
the people of country that foc cen
turtles had been oppressed, but, on the
contrary, to bring you protectIcn' not
only to yourself, but 10 your property
to promote your prosperity and bestow
upon you tue immunities and Ressinas
of the liberal instutions OF our gov
,erment. General Miles proclamation
to the inhabitants Of Porto Rico I'm
the cause OF liberty, justice ana human
ity. y."--POnce, July 2s, 1898.
The highest considerations Of Justice
and good faith demand that we shall
not disappoint the confident eNpecta-
tion OF sharing In our prosperity
with the people Of Porto Rico 30
gladly transferred their allegiance to
the United States, We should treat
the interests Of this people as our own
wished most strongly to urge that the
customs duties between Porto Rico and
the United States be removed. -Secre-
tary Root in bis annual report, Novem-
ber 20, 1899.
The markets of the United States
should be opened up to her products
Our plain duty is to abolish all GUS
toms tariffs between the United States
and Porto Rico and give her products
access 10 our markets, President Nc
iKinley's message, December 4, 1899.
A free admission Of her products to
the United States (which 10 now ac-
corded to every state and territory and
to Alaska, not organized into terri
tory) would give her relief. II will not
hurt US, hut, on the contrary, will give
us Il market for $l00O0,00e annually,
largely of the products of our farms,
which will increase as American pros
perity comes to Porto Rico. am
heartily in favor Of extending this re-
lief to Porto Rico, whileI don't In any
way commit mypelf to extend the same
privileges to either the Philippine is'
lands or Cuba.-Chairman Payne OF
the House ways and means committee,
explaining the original bill extending
free trade to Porto Rico, January 20,
1900.
believe the Porto Rico tariff bill is
unconstitutional and violates all our
agreements with and pledges to the
Porto Ricans. Ex-senator Edmunds.
Iregard the Porto Rlcan tariff bill
q most serious departure from right
principles. President Harrison.
The attempt to make three-quarter
citizens out of the Porto Ricans is GER
tainly original, ,-Ex-Speaker Reed,
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-04-12

Topeka, Kan, April 1O.--Befoue
United States Judge Hook an applica-
tion was made for writ of habeas
corpus by William Bergen, travelling
liquor salesman of Kansas City. Ber-
gen was convicted at Williamsburg,
FranliB county, on the charge Of sell
ing liqwor illegally and fined $50 and
costs Bergen's attorneys appealed
to Judge Hook on the ground that the
action inierferes with the interstate
commerce law.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-04-12
HUTCHINSON RENO COUNTY KANSAS THURSDAY APRIL u 1900

clearly expressed will OF the voters is
turned down. In tre meantime, the
so-called lpw has baen on the statutee
Tor q year, and 1t will take apother
yrar before the legislature can convene
and enact ann,her aO-called law to
take tne place OF the one the auprNuc
court Knocked out; and then 1t will
take another third year TO Get the sec
ond enactment before the supreme
court to be knocked out In the same
manner, and hy The same three judges,
sitting as u suapreme court In this land
of the free and the home Of the brave. "
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-04-12
FALSE TO HIS TRUST.
Accounts ms "a TRUSTEE We're Being
Overhuuled, Committed Suicide.

Oakland, Cal, April lO.--Bnnker II.
II, Pitcher, who has charge of the
Livermore bank in the capacity Of
manager and cashier, blew his brains
out ut his Liyermore home Monday.
Pitcher was Il trustee OF the estate
of the late Thomas Varney, deceased,
valued at $600,0O0. His trust was be-
ing investigated in court. Pitcher
was to produce his books in court to-
day and testify as to how he handled
the bank and the trust Rather than
appear in court he blew his brains
out. Pitcher did not leave any mes
gaDa
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-04-12

Three county conventions were beld
last Saturday, Rice county Barton,
and stafford. Rice did not instruct
but we under stand the delegation
will be solidly for Mr. puvah Barton
and Stafford are for a populIst can
date and the delegations will probably
divide between Brown and Campbell
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-04-12
warrant Ont for Jim Howard.

Frankfort KY, April 10.--There
are not wanting grounds for the be-
lief that warrant has been issued
here for Jim Howard, the Clay coun-
ty feudist, charging him with muir
dering GoebeI II is also said writs
have been sworn out against Sid
Baker, also of Clay county; Berry
Howard, of Harlan, and perhaps one
other mountain man.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-04-12
NO SUNDAY CLOSING.
THonoh Governaont Ignores Wishes Of tho
United States In Regard TO tho Ex-
position Buildings.

Paris, April lO-The French au.
thorities have decided that all exhibits
at the exposition are to be open to
the public on Sundays and the United
States exhibits are, naturally, within
this regulation. These exhibits are
under cover of buildings erected By
the French government, over which
the United States authorities have no
control, therefore they mnst abide by
the rules established.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-04-12
Glass Case for washington Statue.

Washington, April 1O.-Washington
will be exhibited in glass case in
front of the capitol il bill intro
duced by Representative Pearre, of
Maryland, shall become law. WASH
ington, as he was imagined and fash
ioned by Greenough, sits in pretty
largely naked condition upon a
pedestal Immediately opposite the
east front of the capitol.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-04-12
Anthracite Coal In itaSIountaIna.

Wichita, Kan, April 1O.--Anthracite
coal of excellent quality has been
found in Wichita mountains, Ok.
An El Reno coal merchant declares
that the opening of the Kiowa and
Comanche country will result in CIV
ing access to on immepse coal field.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-04-12

On a trip west recently we were sur
prised to learn that IL had been clrcu-
lated that Mr.. Duval was II Cleveland
democrat up to 1895, and au admirel
of his Financial theories, or ConrsC
every one here knows better than that
as well as those In the teTltcry
he has regularly travelled over during
this time, but In counties where be g
not 30 well known It might do hiu
much damage and injustice. he has
always worked and voted for the union
ticket and was one Of the original sil
yer aeltators in this section of tie
country.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-04-12
.DIIERS SHILLING BRABANI
The British Commander and His 81
600 Men are Reported to Be
Closely Pressed.
MYSTERIOUS MOVEMENTS BY ROBERTS

Press AgentS are Not Allowed TO Gable
the Disposition OF ths British Troops,
Hut lilo IL Presumed 10 Be Getting
Ready 10 Cut on Radlng Boer Forces
News From Othar Parts
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-04-12

The United States supreme court
declared constitutional the Chicago
anti cigarette ordinance.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-04-12
Bopr prIaonc.s Reach st. Helena.
NheerIng Nowa frnm MnfekInr.

Buluwayo, March 31.--Col. Baden
Powell wires from Mafeking under
date of March "a, confirming the re-
port that the Beers had been pushed
back so far that the town was com
paratively out of range Of musketry.
lie concludes with saying: "Al
promises well for eventually cutting
of this force Of the enemy II we can
hold Snyman here"
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-04-12
LOSS Is THAEE MILLIONS.
Destruction Wrought by the Texas
Floods Is More Terrible Than
at First Estimated.
THE DEAD NAY REACH A HUNDRED.

Tho Torrents of Water That We're Turned
Looso by the bursting of tho Austin
Dam ars Yet Swoeplug Toward tho Gulf
and Hundreds OF People are Reported
MIsBing,
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-04-12
Human Character

Is a combination Of ihs ChrIsulkO and
Tho devlllah, Therefore, this paper 10
mol run altogether as Sheldon would run
u, and only partly aa the devil would
mere Of tho former than the latter, ue
hope.