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Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-07
The President on Kentucky.

Washington, March 30.-The presi-
dent has informed Kentucky Republi-
cans that, while he cannot interfere
with Kentucky affairs to the extent Of
disarming the militia of either faction,
he is willing, so far as he can 1egiti-
mately do so, to recognize the Repub-
lican officials of that state as the de
facto officials. He told them in the
same connection that he would give
directions that mail addressed to an
official by title only, as to 1.-The Cover
, nor" or The Secretary of State, =
should be delivered to the Republicans
holding those offices, as they held GER
tifcates from the returning board and
were first inaugurated.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-07
The Governments Balance Sheet.

Washington, April 3.-Secretary
Gage stated at a cabinet meeting that,
since July l, 500, there had accumula-
ted surplus of revenues over receipts
of about $50. 200, 600 and that by the
end of juno of this year it probably
would amount to over $50, 900, 900.
This surplus is accounted for by large
receipts for customs, and by material
reduction in the expenditures on ae-
count of war. The secretary is Of the
opinion that the present rate Of taxa
ton might safely be reduced to some
extent, and it was with view to q
possible recommendation to congress
by the president on the subject that
the secretary made his statement.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-07
pereIoping NIacara.s Power.

Toronto, April 3.-A contract has
been signed between the Ontario gov
eminent and ]. Pierpont Morgan, of
New York, under which millions of
dollars are to be spent in developing
power from Niagara falls on the
Canadian side.
Mr.. Morgan represents a British
syndicate, the principals of which are
the owners of the Daily Telegraph of
London. The syndicate agrees to
erect pulp works costing Tot less than
$500, 900 and to supply power to all
places from the falls to Toronto. and
the government will give the right of
way for channels and cables Power
is to be ready in three years, and can
only be supplied in Canada.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-07
Indianapolis Union Printers,

Indianapolis, Ind, April "a gen
eral strike of union printers employed
by members of the National Typothe-
tae may be ordered as a result OF a
meeting of the executive board Of this
order in Chicago when seven of the
nine board members voted to levy an
assessment of $4,000 for the purpose
of carrying on the fight against the
union printers in Kansas City, Mo
The executive council of the Interna-
tienal Typographical union is consid-
erinc the attitude of the typothetae.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-07
SUB COMMISSIONS VIEWS.
Put Their Own Laws Above t..e Laws c.
the Land.


the Land.
Chicago, April, 3.-''From the evil
dence we have heard it appears that the
statutes are not being regarded in Chi
cago's labor contest" said Chairman
A. E. Clarke, of the industrial subcom-
mission. THE labor men seem to en-
force their own laws, without respect
to the laws by which all are bound.
will not say that the eontI actors and
manufacturers are entirely without
blame. 1t is very evident, however,
that the situation in Chicago is most
desperate and something must be done.
am completely at sea as to what rec
concentrations will be made by the
nineteen members of the industrial
commission who have been hearing
witnesses in this city, but we all agree
that there must be more regard for
law. The labor unions, in my opinion,
cannot win by striving to enforce their
laws by violence or physical strength.
Unless they respect the laws of the ma
ton, they cannot expect to have their
own laws respected. >
Commissioner Harris agreed with
Chairman Clarke as to the gravity of
the situation. 1.-The contractors have
presented good CASE he said. They
seem to have been imposed on and can
not be censured for calling halt"
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-07
Nerro politicians In Cuba.

Santiago de Cuba, April "A meet
ing convened by the variOns political
factions with view of effecting an
agreement on candidates for the ap-
preaching elections broke up in riot
When the time came for nominating
candidates it became apparent that the
colored element was largely predomi-
nant and would absolutely control the
meeting. The whites then became
personal and fight was started which
the police had difficulty in supPressing.
Ultimately the meeting broke up
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-07
TheateF burned.

Chicago, April 2.-Tfe Columbia
theater, one of the oldest and most
popular playhouses in the city, was
destroyed by fire, entailing a loss of
$780, 900. Other occupants of the build
ing suffered an aggregate loss estima
ted at $4,000. The insurance upon
the theater amounts to S1GO, 900 and all
Columbia theater was built by J.
II. Hoverley short time after the
Chicago fire.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-07
Deem Mail Contract.

Washington, April 3.-The contract
for carrying mail from San Francisco
to Sidney. n. S. W.. touching Honolulu,
some port IN the Samoan islands. and
Auckland, N T., will be awarded to
the Oceanic Steamship company of San
Francisco of which John D. Spreekels
is president This company was the
only one which submitted bid. The
compensation will amount to about
SIG, 900 a round trip, seventeen trips
each year The contract Will be for
ten years from November 1. 1900
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-07
Rattal.ea of Fillpipos.

Washington, April 2,-Lieutenant
Batson, famous as the leader of native
scouts in the campaign in Luzon, has
been selected by Secretary Root as the
organizer of battalion OF Macabebes.
which is to serve as the nucleus of the
force of native FTlipinos, to be raised
hereafter Lieutenant Batson is at
present in Washington on leave of alb
sence from Manila. having been
severely wounded IN the foot IN one Of
the movements last winter He win
return 70 Manila At once.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-07
Kew Railrmd shope.

Denver, April 2.-The Denver & Rio
1rande Railroad company is planning
to spend $3.50. coo ON improvements and
enlargement of the Durham repair
and construction shops. Plans are
being prepared by the company en-
gineers. to be submitted by President
Jeffrey to the board of directors If
the board approves, the Rio Grande
shops will be enlarged SO as to build
and repair cars for the Denver & Rio
Grande road and the Rock Island and
the Missouri Pacific as yell
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-07
Reciprocity witt, Italy.

Rome, April 3.-The treaties com,
mission of the Italian chamber of
deputies has approved the reciprocity
arrangement under the third section
o: the Dingley act, signed last Febru-
airy in Washington by Baron Fava. the
Italian ambassador, and John a. Kas-
son, special plenipotentiary for the
United States
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-07
Illegal Continuation Charged.

Los Angeles, Cal. April 1.-Two Pc
titions to the interstate commerce
commission were fled here. Both
allege an illegal combination, between
the Southern California, Southern
Pacific and Santa Fe railway com
panies The complainants are the
Consolidated Forwarding company and
the South California Fruit exchange
The three railroads are alleged to be
in com bination in routing and hand
ling refrigerator cars, carrying Cali
fornia fruits to eastern points.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-07
Cheaper to Make Than to Buv

Washington. April 3.-The house
passed the Notifications appropriation
bill Not single amendment was
offered and the bill passed as 1t came
from committee It carries s.. O33, 4sS.
being 3, 695. $40 less than the estimates.
The reductions in the estimates had
been because it had been demonstrated
that the government could manufae-
t,rre its own guns cheaper than it
could buy them. The government can
manufacture - and 10 inch guns s1o.-
600 and s. 900 cheaper than It can buy
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-07
Ahead OF onarnntino.

Havana, April EVERY steamer
leaving here of late has been crowded.
The local papers bewail the early
quarantine There has been no case
of yellow fever reported during the
last five weelza-aa that April is IN
varia9ly one ofstle most healthful
months of the year IN Havana Gov.
General Wood says, he hopes by May to
have reduced Havapa's civil budget to
500. o1o per month. When he came
here last December he found the 6g-
ures exceeding $500. 600
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-07
osare Acencx sim Unsettled.

Washington, April 3.-There is a
rumor among the politicians here that
Agent Pollock of the Osages will soon
cease to serve in that capacity. Some
put his retirement as early as April 80.
There is good deal Of speculation as
to his successor. Some think that o.
A. Mitscher of Oklahoma City will get
the place; others that John Jensen, at
present agent of the Poneas. is likely
to be struck by the lightning.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-07
Railroad Men Patriotic,

New York, April 1.-The refusa. Of
John Jacob Astor to allow the road Of
which he is president to accept any re-
muneratiou whatever for the transpor-
tation of troops during the war period
has acted as a wet blanket on the de-
termination of those roads which have
advocated the collection of the last
cent from the government in connec-
ton with the business Railroad OIL
Gals do not ike, any more than other
Individuals, to be considered unpatri-
otic.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-07
AustrIa,s snow Fail.

Vienna, April 3.-Snow commenced
falling late last week and there is now
the heaviest body Of snow known for
years The streets are impossible, and
the tramways suspended traffic. Not
until late this afternoon were the
street cleaners, thousands Of whom
were called cut. able to clear the prin-
cipal thoroughfares sufficiently to
allow even a slight resumption of
traffic In many parts OF Austria rail
way service ceased entirely. Many
trains are long overdue
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-07
ForcibIe pleasures Against Turkey.

London, Agril 2.-The Sebastapol
correspondent of the Daily Graphic
says: ..War alarms I'll the naval head
quarters here The whole Euxine
squadron is fully equipped for instant
service. Troops with full war kits are
daily arriving from the interior The
garrison will soon be powerful army
corps There is much excitement
among the stats OF both services and
all the talk is of bringing Turkey
70 her senses by some forcible meas
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-07
High schaoI Contest.

Topeka. April "a county high
school fight has opened up in Crawford
county There is general desire on
the part of the people of that county
to establish the school but no agree
ment can be reached as to where it
should be located. Three towns are
after it-Girard, Walnut and Cherokee.
The indications are that the local fight
will result in the defeat of the high
school proposition altogether.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-07
Anti-Prlze Fight BIN in Iowa.

Des Moines, Ia, March 3O.-The SEN
ate has passed a stringent anti-prize-
fight bill. It provides that whoever
engages in any sparring or boxing
match with or without gloves, for a
prize. purse or consideration. shall be
fined $780, The bill applies also to the
owner of the building, and any person
who aids or abets a contest.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-07
Where the Paint Went To.

81 thought you were working on Jay
FRANKS new house." said the house
painters friend.
Il was going to-" replied the house
painter, but l had quarrel with him
and he said he'd put the paint on him
SELF
And did he do it?''
yes, that is where he put the most
of t."-Philadelphia Press.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-07
American Park In Turkey.

Constantinople, March S1.-The
porte has informed the United States
legation that in future the Importation
of American pork will be prohibited,
giving as a reason for the prohibition
that the meat is injurious TO the public
health.
Mr.. Lloyd c. Griscom, United States
charge d affairs, protested energetical-
Iy, demanding the annulling of the
measure.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-07
Difficulties,

at was very kind of that naval off,
Ger to bring you this parrot" said
Maude.
YES" answered Mamie, "but the
bird is so profane."
'Shocking!"
'And that isn't the worst OF it It
doesn't speak English, and I've got
to hire an interpreter in order to IN
derstand him''-Washingto Star.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-07
Long Electric LING.

Kansas City, April 2.-The work of
laying the track for the Kansas City,
Lawrence and Topeka Electric line
will begin in short while. The
grading of the roadbeds has been in
was feared that this proposed electric
railway would have its grants trans
ferred to the Stilweu line, but all such
fears were laid aside, when it was an
nounced by the roads officials that
there would be no such interference,
whatever.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-07
St. Joseph is Progressing.

St. Joseph, Mo-, April IA PROPOSE
Sion to erect a 500. 900 library building
and several new school houses to cost a
like sum, was voted on at special
election. The vote stood 2,512 to sol
in favor OF the library, and 2,75s to 81
in favor of the school houses. A prop
osition to increase the levy for school
purposes also carried by a vote of 2,G1s
IN a.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-07
a Brighter Side

The officers of the Kimberley garri-
son were at mess-and such a mess.
WELL remarked the cheerful sub
altern, taking his second helping OF
horsehesh, we might be worst off,
Indeed! 1 can't imagine it." ex-
claimed the dyspeptic major.
No? Well, just fancy where we'd
be if the automobile had been intro
duced here Philadelphia North
American.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-07
Flour Mills Burned.

San Francisco, April 3.-The Yose-
mite flour mills. four-story brick
building, the factory of the California
Paste company, a three-story frame
structure, part of which was occupied
by the Custom Grain and Fuel COM
pany, and several small dwellings, are
900. One fireman and two spectators
were Injured,
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-07
Germanr.s Cheap Postage.

Berlin, April 3.-ATl the private pos
tai companies is abolished and the
imperial post viii take their place
throughout the empire, one private
Berlin company alone receiving mill
lion in damages. simultaneously, the
postage viii be reduced for local postal
cards to half cent and for local letters
to one cent. including all the suburbs.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-07
wilhelm Strikes for a Raise.

Berlin, March 3O.-A million dollars
more a year is wanted by Emperor
William, his present salary of S., $780,
GOO a year proving insufficient to main
tain his household. He has requested
the reichstag to give him the increase.
He has had an increase nearly every
year since 1889. though his father man
aged to save something on s., 900, 600 a
wear.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-07
British Columbia Miners Win.

Spokane, Wash, April "a special
to the Chronicle says that the strike in
the mines in the Nelson district, Brit
ish Columbia. is ended. The mines in
the Nelson and Ymir districts viii pay
the uniform wages OF S3.25 day. 1t
is distinctly concession on the part
of the mine operators. The strike
started ten months ago.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-07
Rack Pay in Navy pepartment.

Washington, April secretary
Long has recommended to congress
that the employees of the navy depart
ment be paid for their excessive time
in office from January 80, 1898, to Jan
uary 30, 1899, due to the necessity, dur
ing the Spanish war. of keeping. many
of the bureaus open fer most of the "a
hours of the day.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-07
A Reminder,

What did the minister do when you
inadvertently dropped the buckshot
into the plate?" asked one Ken
tuckian.
He was very much annoyed" said
the other; che looked at me severely,
and said that this was church col
lection. not a campaign contribution.
Washington Star.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-07
Curiosity Satisfied.

Burly Tramp-WOt's tn good Of
little dog like that?
Mrs. Rural-To keep off tramps."
"Hee, heI Wot kin that little crit
ter do?'
He can bark, that will wake up the
big dogs under the porch
Yes, mum Good-day, mum
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-07
Onto Eecoenizes Neither.

Columbus, o., April 2.-Governor
Nash refused to honor requisition by
Governor Taylor OF Kentucky. Gov
ernor Nash says he viii not honor
requisition from either Beckham OF
Taylor. but if each issues requisitioD
for the same man on like grounds. he
will sign the necessary papers.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-07
Removes a PoIvSamist.

Washington, April 2.-The postmas-
ter general has removed from Office
the postmaster at Provost, u, upon
the recommendation of the congress
sional committee, which investigated
charges that he is po1ygamist.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-07

IF you viii get my new suit done
by Saturday" said a customer to a
tailor, III be forever indebted TO
you." eff that's your game" replied
the tailor. the clothes viii not be
done at all ''-Indianapoiis Journal.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-07
when the Jury Was Hang"

Eyes, suh," said the friend Of the
prisoner, de news is dat de lawyers
what wuz tryin' ter git de jury ter
hang William so confuse en- mix up
matters dat de jury went in Ell hung
'f!"-AtIanta Constitution.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-07
Renarksblr Ressrred.

'.Shrinkshy is very reserved man.
yes, indeed OF course / don't
know, but honestly believe he could
have a toothache without anyone
knowing it-"-Harper's Bazaar.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-07
Fare or weII-Done Jonson.

81 am a great admirer OF Ben JON
son." remarked the doctor. Every
thing he tried TO do was well done"
And yet" the professor said, Il
have always heard him spoken Of as
rare Ben Jonson. "-Chicag Tribune.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-07
Ir.m,rran.s Pour 1ato 5E.nitobe.

Winnipeg, Manitoba, March 81
There are twenty-six immigrant trains
enroute on the Canadian Pacific to this
point, loaded with settlers and their
| effects
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-07
Hoodoo Removed.

This won't do exclaimed Mrs.
Box excitedly, there's thirteen at
table,
Never mind, ma" shouted ztttl5
Johnnie. Il kin eat fur two. "-Stfs5
Stories.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-07

You know that lady who was here.
yesterday who smelled so strong OF
perfume, mammal" Yes, my boy
n. ell. isn't she one Of the eologneis1
dsmes ~
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-07
Not himself.
not IluusGlL%
o,1 az MT yourself fndar =

You are not yourself today" said
the friend
NO." replied the amateur theoso-
phist- To-day l feel like the devil
Philadelphia North American.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-07

Servant (facetious)-Do you charge
extra for the water? Milkman equal
to the occasion)-No; the water is
thrown in.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-07

Mr.. Curtis of Kansas introduced bill to
create division Of criminal information in the
de artment of Justice.
The poSt-ofice appropriation bill carries
SI.s5OO01 for rural delivery and 1925 QUO for
pneumatic tube service.
Mr.. Culberson- (Fex) offered joint reSolu-
ton directing that families of wounded soldiers
be kept reasonably advised Of the condition of
the men.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-07
MARCH THIRTY-oNE.
APRIL SECOND

The Senate used up still another day on the
Puerto Rican measure.
Senator Baker (Kan-) introduced bill CIV
ing cities and towns in the Indian territory
having population Of I.oOO authority to Dor
row money on bonds. Also bill to provide fol
the sale OF isolated tracts OF land of the Usage
trust and diminished reserve lnads in Kansas
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-04-07

The shipping bill was reported to the house
by the Merchant Marine committee.
The house passed the bill authorizing the
sale of the Choctaw orphan Indian lands in
Mississippi; with an appropriation Of $500 to
carry it cut.
Mr.. Miller's Kan9 bill, duplicate of Senator
Bakers bill mentioned above, was passed by
the house.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1900-10-05
sCoRBE1r REFUSES TO TALK.

b q. I..t
Has Com. Back to Meet Charges
,$ Makes Up With His Wife.
New York, Oct. flames j.. Corbett
returned from Europe on the Campanla:
The only one who met him at quaran-
tine was his legal representative,
Emanuel Friend, and he and the tight
:er held a conference while the ship was
cropping her way to her dock through
the fog. The gang plank of the Cam
pania had hardly put out before the
form OF Corbett appeared. He looked
well and was dressed in a long brown
ma ackintosh and wore brown Derby.
He carried hat box which appeared
ito be his only piece Of baggage, for
this was chalked by the custom house
people without causing him any delay,
and he was then hurried off the pier by
Mr.. Friend and John Considine and
another friend. The last two were on
the dock to welcome him. AS he was
leaving the pier Mr.. Corbett said hur-
riedly to the reporters:
IT have come back to meet any
charges which may be made against
me. That is all have got to say and
that is all am going to say
1t is believed that all differences be-
tween Corbett and his wife have been
settled. Husband and wife dined TO-
gether at restaurant and later ap-
peared at place Of amusement. 1t
is now said that Mrs. Corbbett will not
press the divorce suit which she threat
ened to bring.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1900-10-05
POWERS 10 PAY.
Samoans to He Rewarded for the
Surrender Of Rifles. %$s


Washington, Oct. g. Baron speck
Won sternberg, German charge d'af-s
flares, was at the state department
Saturday III reference to closing up that
branch Of the Samoan agreement rela-
tive to the payment to the native sa--
means the value OF the rifles slrrefi-- :
dered by them. When the Samoan
commissioners arrived at Apia they
deemed 1t expedient first to secure the
disarmament of .the belligerent native
factions. This was agreed to by the
natives on the understanding that $3.50
for each rife would be paid, Some 5000
rifles were turned over. The natives
now ask the payment of the money, and
Dr. Solf, the governor, has proposed
that the payment shall be made un-
der restrictions proposed by the for
K eign consuls in order that the consid-
cradle amount Of money involved shall
not lead to disorder among the ma
tives. The three parties interested in
Samoa at the time Of the surrender Of
the rifles United States, Germany and
Great Britain-will jointly contribute
the amount required and no difficulty
is apprehended in making the settle
ment. ;t4 4, =.