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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-21
TIE GREAT STRIKE Is ON.
Anthracite Coal Miners In the East
Quit Work to Secure Their De-
mands on Employers.
ATTENDED WITH ONLY VARIED SUCCESS
In Districts Where the Union In Strong the
Tie-up Was Almost Complete, But In
Returned to W0rk-Uni0n Leaders Are
ConAdene and SAITH fed.

Scranton, Pa, Sept. 1s.-Pennsyl-
vania's great strike of anthracite
miners is now officially under way.
Monday morning found the many
thousands of mine workers in the
Lackawanna and Wyoming valleys
ready for the strike with the opera
tors and when the scores of braker
whistles sounded for the day not
enough men and boys rallied at any
one place to warrant the beginning
of work. Fred Dilcher, who is in
charge of district 1, covering these
two valleys, was enthusiastic over the
strike news which rapidly came in
from every direction. The headquar-
tiers were swarmed with officers and
workmen from the local unions, and
all reported complete tie-up. The
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
company made futile attempts to get
three of it's collieries going, but
without effect. The miners strike has
tied up nearly all the collieries in the
Wyoming region.
Varying Success at Hazleton.
Hazleton, Pa, Sept. 1s.-The launch
ing of the strike in this district was
attended by varying success. With
the exception of Coxe's colliery at
Beaver Meadow, the entire territory
known as the south side, which in
cludes about IL mining towns, is
completely tied up. This territory
is strongly organized, which accounts
for the general suspension of work.
On the north side, which takes in
10 towns, and which is not well or
ganized, the conditions were almost
the reverse of those prevailing on the
south side. In that territory nearly
every colliery started up, but only
one operating was able to muster a
full complement of men. Several of
the collieries after starting work had
to suspend because of the lack of men.
It was conservatively estimated that
nearly 5000 men of the 10000 in this
district started work.
Successful IA Strike Leaders Claimed.
Philadelphia, Sept. 1S.-Reports
from the anthracite coal fields of this
by the strike for higher wages of
more than lac, 900 mine workers is at
least as complete as the leaders of the
United Mine Workers of America, the
organization back of the strike,
claimed at any time. President Mitch
ell, of the United Mine Workers, who
has established headquarters at Ha-
zelton and is personally directing the
strike, estimates that over 1000 men
struck and that $4,000 more will join
them Tuesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-21
CHING READY TO PROCEED.
Ii Hung Changes Fellow Diplomat
Is at Pekin, sClothed with Full
Authority" He says.
WANTS coneER TO OPEN The BALL.
Washington Omcials Will Defer to tho
American Minister TO the Opportune
Time to Begin observation-disclosures
Preparing for Further Hostilities-Does
Conger Oppose Retirement Of Allies?

Washington, Sept. 1S.-The desire
of China to actually begin the nego-
tiations for peace was evidenced Mon
day in a dispatch from Prince Ching
delivered by Minister WI to the state
at Pekin, September 8, and in it
Prince Ching states that he has been
clothed with full authority, along
with Lii Hung Chang, to negotiate for
peace. He expresses a desire to pro-
coed in the matter and asks Minister
WI to submit request to the sec
rotary of state to send instructions
to Minister Conger to begin the nego-
tiations at once. It is likely that
Minister Conger's judgment as to
when the actual negotiations should
open will govern to a considerable
extent
Gen. Chaffee's telegram speaking
of the Russian railroad construction
is regarded as highly important in
view of the disclosure of the purpose
of the Russian government to recon
struct the railroad from Taku to Tien
Tsin and thence to Pekin, showing,
it is believed, the expectation of the
Russian government that at least
some Russian force will be maintained
at Pekin through the winter.
Is Conger Against Retirement?
Washington, Sept. 1s.-Although no
official announcement has been made
as to the contents of the last Conger
message, it has become understood
that it advised against the with
drawal of troops at this time from
the Chinese capital. 1t has raised
serious question in the minds of
the president and his advisers as to
the best course to pursue. It has long
been known that Gen. Chaffee advised
in favor of the withdrawal of the
troops and that this government was
disposed to take such action. If it
shall prove true that Mr.. Conger has
taken a Numerically opposite view
from that of the head of our military
forces, the result will probably be an
indefinite delay.
Predict. Further Hostilities.
London, Sept. 1s.-In connection
with the prediction that there will
be further hostilities in China in No
vember, the British government is
already considering the transfer OF
troops from South Africa to India
in order to make it practicable to
send more British troops to China.
A special dispatch from Shanghai
says LII Hung Chang has arrived at
Tien Tsin.
Paid Rewards for Killing Foreigners.
Victoria, B. c., Sept. 1S.-Accord-
ing to advices received from China
by steamer Breckonshire, the Chi
nese government encouraged the
slaughter of what prisoners fell into
the hands of the Chinese by the pay
ment of 100 taels blood money for
the head of every foreigner brought
in. The daybook of Viceroy Yu Lu
has fallen into the hands of the allies,
together with a number of entries
telling of money paid to boxer lead
erS.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-21
Appeal to All Knieht. of Pyth,.s.

GAINESVILLE, Wis, Sept. 1S.-An APP
peal to all Knights of Pythias for
money contributions to relieve the
Texas sufferers was sent out from the
Office of the supreme chancellor
Knights of Pythias here Monday. 1t
is urged that money be raised by sub
scription Immediately and sent to
George B. Griggs, chairman of the
Knights of Pythias committee at
Houston. Tex.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-21

sGuthrie, Ok, Sept. 1s.-The Is
;months-old child of George Wiles,
near Perkins, met death in a horrible
'manner. Mrs. Wiles placed a boiler
ON the stove and filled it with water.
} Just before the water reached the
boiling point one leg of the stove
gave way and the stove fell, throw
: ing the kettle of water on the baby
55And scalding. him to death.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-21
Colorado Republicans In Conveu

C0IoF8u0 NepuDttc4hB IN C0hV6htH0n.
Denver, Col, Sept. 1s.-The repub
lican party of Colorado met in state
convention here Monday with bet
ter representation from the state
than the party has shown for mum
Der of years. Senator Wolcott wa.
made temporary chairman. Perfect
harmony was apparent in every phase
of the convention. There was but
one candidate for governor, Frank c
GOudy of Denver.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-21
NO POLITICAL SPEEcHEs.
President Mckinley Il So Occupied with
Foreign Affairs That He Will Not Re-
ceive Visiting Delegations.

Canton. O., Sept. 1s.-It has been
definitely decided that President Nc.
Kinley will not receive delegations
during this campaign on account OF
the situation in the orient. Delega,
tions which were coming to Cantor
have been notified accordingly.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-21
Prodieal Returned Only to Die.

Sharon, Pa, Sept. 1s.-Wflliam
Young disappeared from his home Is
years ago, at the age of p. Yester-
day he returned and family reun-
ion was held at the house of his faith
err In the afternoon Young went in
bathing in the Shenango river and was
drowned.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-21
R.re CoIlectiou of F,,h...

Palo Alto, Cal, Sept 1s--President
Jordan, of Stanford university, has re-
turned from Japan, where he sue
ceeded in securing the most complete
collection of japanese fishes ever OBJ
tanned by scientists Collections or
descriptions were made of all but 15
known species, besides 1874 species I'M
known to science.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-21
WILL GO TO HOLLAND.
Paul Kruger Finds an Asylum In the Moth
erlands-Portueuese Government Au-
th0rizes His Departure for Europe.

Lisbon, Sept. 1s.-The Portuguese
government has telegraphed to the
governor of Mozambique authorizing
the departure of Mr.. Kruger for Eu-
rope. The governor, however, must
satisfy himself that Mr.. Kruger is
really going to Europe. He is in
structed to take all precautions to
safeguard the safety of Mr.. Kruger.
May Take a Germsn steamer.
Lisbon, Sept. 1S.-The newspapers
here say that Mr.. Kruger will take the
German steamer Herzog at Lourenzo
Marques, his destination being Hol-
land by way of Marseilles.
Netherland. Would Furnish a warahip.
The Hague, Sept. 1S.-The govern
ment of the Netherlands has tele-
graphed to Lourenzo Marques Offering
a Dutch warship to bring Mr.. Kruger
to Holland.
MIRA Kruger Joins Her Husband.
London, Sept. 1s.-Mrs. Kruger, ac-
cording to a dispatch to the Daily
Express, has arrived in Lourenzo
Marques.
Report of Gen. Christian DaWet's Death.
New York, Sept. 1s.-It is rumored
in johannesburg that Gen. Christian
DeWet, the Boer guerrilla, was killed
on September z near Potchef-
stroom, says the London correspond
ent of the Tribune.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-21
WIN Make Good the Theft.

Burlington, Ia, Sept. 1s.@The
Adams Express company will pay over
to the Commercial national bank of
Chicago, 100000 to make up the loss
sustained by the mysterious theft of
the package sent to the National
State bank of Burlington containing
a similar amount. The package dis
appeared while in transit.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-21

Paola, Kan, Sept. 1s.-The south
bound Missouri Pacific "cannon-ball''
passenger train was wrecked two
miles north of Paola, near midnight
last night, caused by the rails spread
ing. The entire train, except the
engine and sleeper, left the track, and
one coach almost got off the right of
way. It is remarkable that no one
was injured.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-21

sovereign Ut4nu LOUBO I. .: u II.
Richmond, Va, Sept. 1S.-The I. o.
o. F. sovereign grand lodge of the
United States met in is city Monday
in annual convention. There is fine
representation of the sovereign body
present and about 5000 members of
the order are in the city.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-21

Guthrie, Ok, Sept. 1s.-At Norman,
Washington Myers has fled suit to
recover s., 500 for injuries received at
the hands of Former Sheriff Hi Down
ing. Downing and Myers had diff
Guilty over politics last week, the lat
ter getting the worst of it.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-21
Increase in Rubber Imports.

Washington, Sept. 1s.-More than
100000 worth of India rubber has
been imported into the United States
during the last four years, and more
than $6O,0OO,0O0 worth in the last
two years. A decade ago the annual
impOrtations of India rubber amount
ed to about $4,000, 900; now they ex-
coed $4,000. 900 and are still steadily
increasing.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-21
BIr RaiIway Proiect.

Kansas City, Mo-, Sept. 1s.-W. A.
Mcdonald and J. c. Hill, of Wyoming,
prominent railroad contractors, are in
the city. From them it is learned
that railway $50 miles long and to
cost $50, 900, 900 will be built from
Salt Lake City to San Francisco.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-21
Gen. Mile. At Fort L..v.nworth.

Lsavenworth, Kan, Sept. 1S.-Lieut.
Gen. Miles, U. S. A, accompanied by
Mrs. Miles and son, Sherman, were in
the city Monday in special car.
Many old citizens and former ac-
1uaintances called on the general.
He visited Fort Leavenworth, noting
the public buildings being construct
ed. He left for Fort Riley in the aft
ernO0D
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-21

Kansas City, Mo-, Sept. 1s.-William
j. Bryan's speech here Tuesday night
will be in tent in Shelly park, which
is expected to hold 10000 people. Con-
vention hall could not be secured as
the Home Products show has the
Building for this week
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-21

Clinton, Mo-, Sept. 1S.-After a
hard-fought trial Mrs. Sue Longan,
wife of Lieut.. Longan, received YER
dict of $500 for damages alleged to
have been received while taking treat
ment at the Weltmer & Kelly mag
netic school at Nevada.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-21
Howard OF the shooting.

Frankfort, KY, Sept. 1s.-Bowman
Gaines, the most important witness
for the prosecution in the Jim How
ard trial, testified that Howard is the
man he saw run out of the state
house grounds and jump the fence
Immediately after the shooting of
Goebe1
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-21
st. Louis Live Stock.

st. Louis. Sept. T..Cattle- Receipts, A.
500. Native steers, $4.25G5.S5: stockers
and feeders, So. 2O@4S5: Texas and Indian
steers, IS. 4O14.O5.
Hogs-Receipts. 5000. Packers, s5.15Q
5.35; butchers. S5.35G5.60.
Sheep-Receipts. 1.6O0. Native muttors,
$3.5OG4.O0; lambs, 81. 25@5.5O.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-21
Kansa. City Produce.

Kansas City, Sept. 1Z.-Eggs-Fresh.
Butter-creamery. extra fancy separa-
tor zoe; frsts. 1sc: dairy. fancy. lie:
packing stock, 121kc; northern cheese.
lie: Kansas and Missouri. &C.
Poultry-Hens. live. &c; old ROSTERS.
15c each; young, 15c. broiiers. SIC Id:
capons, Sc per Id: ducks. young. SIC:
geese, young. SC: turkey hens. &c; old
toms, &C. Pigeons, 75c doz: p!overs. $100
@125.
Potatoes-Home grown, soc: sweets.
6OGS5c per bu-
Apples-Fancy. se-ood2-25 per barrel.
Cranberries, $7.00G750 per barrel.
Melons-Cantaloupes. Rocky Fords. 500
per crate: Idaho. SIS; home grown.
Csc blu; watermelons, $5.00d20-00 per hum
dred; Iowa, $l00d250 doz-
Vegetables-Green beans, home grown.
81 2561 so bu: tomatoes, home grown, 500
ais bu- Navy beans. $40 Cabbage.
home grown, S5qS0c per cwt- Onions,
soa5oc per bushel. Cucumbers. $1-0oQ1-S
per bu. Egg plant. 6099oc per doz- Sum-
mer squash. 40Q75c per blu. box. Roast
ing ears. 10c doz. Hubbard squash
81 00G150 doz-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-21
at. Lou,s Exposit,ou Opena.

st. Louis, Sept. 1s.-The seventeenth
annual exposition opened tonight
and the display of articles of art and
Industry. as well as an unusually
Barge exhibit of live stock, will con-
Ginue for a month
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-21

Houston, Tex, Sept. 1s.-Spontane-
Gus combustion started fire which
destroyed the plant of the Merchants
& Planters Oil company, the largest
cottonseed oil manufacturing plant in
the world. Loss, 100000
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-21
south Om.h.'s Great Gain.

Washington, Sept. 1s.-The census
bureau announces the population of
South Omaha, Neb, is 26,O01, as
against 5000 in 1890; increase. 1899,
or 222.51 per cent.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-21

ST. Joseph, Mo-, Sept. 1s.-The Min
listers alliance, composed of all Prot
estant preachers in ST. Joseph, viii
try to prevent the boxing contest be-
tween Leon and Forbes at Lake Con-
trary September "a.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-21

Washington, Sept. 1s.-The census
bureau announces the population of
Augusta, Ca, to be 39,441, as against
$4,000 in 1890. La Crosse, Wis, has
a population of 2s,S95, as against
$4,000 in 1890.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-21
Chicago Live Stock,

Chicago, Sept. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., e.
900. Good to prime steers, s5.50a6 90:
stockers and feeders, s.. S064.9O Texas fed
steers, A.25@515.
Hogs-Receipts. $4,000 Mixed and
butchers. $505g5.6o: bulk Of sales. $5.1oQ
$50.
Sheep-Receipts. g. 900. Good to choice
wethers. $3.75Q4.20; native lambs, A300
800.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-21
Cleveland VIM Remain Non-Comm,ttal

Cleveland VIII Remain Non-COmmittal.
Albany, n. Y, Sept. 1S.-Informa-
ton has been received by the promi-
nent gold democrats of this city that
ex-President Grover Cleveland will
maintain the silence which he has
hitherto kept in regard to his pres
!dential preferences.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-21
sa,..onr1 chrl.tian church Conventiop.

Missouri Chrlatian Church Conventio0.
Moberly, No., Sept. 1s.-The annual
state convention of the Christian
church denomination met here this
afternoon. There are over 400 min
listers and delegates in attendance.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-21
HEAVY Fro.t iu yV,scons,n.

La Crosse, Wis. Sept. 1.-THE first
heavy frost of the season along the
Mississippi valley was reported Nom
day morning. The temperature fell
from 80 degrees to 40 in two days
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-21

Topeka, Kan, Sept. 1S.-There are
227 inmates in the state reformatory
at Hutchinson. an increase of IA dur
ing the wear. There were 10 inmates
paroled during the year.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-21

Omaha. Sept. MISUNDERSTANDING T.
600. Native beef steers, $4.40q5.15; west
ern steers S4.O064.3O Texas steers, $35
"a. Is; stockers and feeders, $3.O0d4.75-
Hogs-Receipts, 1900. Heavy, $5O5@5.15i
bulk of sales. s.. 10G515.
Sheep-Receipts, 1890. Stock sheep.
S. 25@3. 65; lambs $4.OGd5.50.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-21
Kansas City Grain.

Kansas City, Sept. 17.-Wheat-Sales by
sample on track:
Hard-No 2, 6S1s@6sc; No. 8. 671sG6Skc.
Soft-No. 2, 721ac; No. 3, 701sc.
Mixed Corn-No. 2, 3S@3SAc; No. 8,
37szc; No. 4, &c
White Corn-No. 2. ss.saas&c: No 3.
39c.
Mixed Oats-No. 2 22@2sc: No. 3. 2oh0
Hc
White Oats-No. ?. 25c; No. 3, 23G24c-
Rye-No. 2. nominally 411zc-
Flaxseed-s1. 45GIH.
Prairie Hay-S6. 5OdS.00; timothy. Ss-250
AGO; alfalfa, $500; wheat straw. $3.50.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-21

Senator Burrows, of Michigan,
will open the republican campaign in
Nebraska at Lincoln Tuesday night.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-21
MARKET REPORTS

Kansas city, Sept. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
u.S21: calves. 1.161. Best heavy steers
We're weak: butcher grades active ana
firm Representative sales:
SHIPPING AND DRESSED BEEF
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-21

Dresden, Sept, 1S.-Prince Albert of
Saxony was killed in carriage acct
dent yesterday at Wolkau, a short dis
lance from Drenden.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-21
Chicago Cash Grain.

Chicago. Sept, 17.-Wheat-No. 2 red.
77Ad7sc; No. 3, 73@Tc: No. hard win
ter, 72@75c: No. 8. 70a73c: No 1 northern
spring, 7TdSOc; No. 2, 77GS0c: No 8. 700
&c Corn-No- 2. 4O1kc; No. 3, 4O14c- Oats
No. 2 22G22Ac; No. 3, 21%G22c.
Futures: Wheat-September. 765sc; Oc-
tober. 771sc; November, 7Sc- Corn-Sep-
TENDER. 40sc: October. 3S11c; November.
sS3sc. Oats-September, 21A421Hc: Oc-
tober 21$4c; November. 221sc-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-21
st. Louis Cash Grain.

St Louis, Sept. 17--Wheat-No- red
cash. elevator. 75i4c: track, 761zG7sc; No.
hard, 711hc- Corn-No. cash, 39c; track.
4Gc. Oats-No. cash. 211ec; track. 21h0
&c: No . white, 25Q251kc.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-21

active and strong. Following are to-day's
sol les
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-07-07
Beers ARE FIGHTING HARD.

Cen. PnGet Engaged Them Success
fully July ..
LONDON. July Cen. Paget is NOV
ing toward the heart of the country held
by Dewet.
Lord Roberts telegraphed to the war Of
flee under date of Pretoria, July 6, 2:15
p. m, as follows:
'Paget engaged the enemy on July
successfully at Pleisirfontein He drove
them out Of very strong position across
Leeuwkop to Bloemfontein, where he
bivouacked for the night He followed
up the enemy and on the afternoon Of
July 1 was at BlaauWkoje, fifteen miles
northwest of Bethlehem. He reports
that all Of Steyn's government officials,
except the treasurer general, who has
gone to Vrede, are at Bethlehem, which
has been proclaimed the capital. Steyn
himself is reported to have taken fight
to the mountains. Butler reports the
line to Heidelberg restored, thus complet-
ing railway communication between Pre-
toria and Natal"
Lourenzo Marques on Friday learned
that the Beers are showing fresh actiV-
ity. A British force IS reported within
forty miles of Koomatiport.
MASERAL, Basutoland Thursday.
July 5-The Beers made a determined
attempt to retake Ficksburg Orange
River Colony. yesterday. They attack
ed the place at midnight. The fighting
was short but fierce, lasting an hour,
when the federals were repulsed.
LONDON, July ga special dispatch
from Pretoria says that an inter-tribaI
fight, in which more than 1000 natives
are engaged, is taking place on the
plains north of the Boer position. The
fight, 1t is added, IS for possession Of
Boer cattle.
LONDON, July 6.-The Times Lourenzo
Marquee correspondent in a dispatch dat
ed Friday says:
From trustworthy source it IS learn
ed that ex-Presldent Steyn and Christian
de Wet are the only obstacles to the ter
mination of the war in South Africa