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The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-04-06
why FUSION FAILED.
Republican Money a Factor in the Sixth
District Disagreement Between
POpulists and Democrats.

1t is not a difficult proposition to
state Why fusion Of pOpulist and demo
cratic forces in the Sixth Kansas con-
RressiOnal district failed. n. B. Nc
COrmiek, Of Phillipsburg, stated to q
prominent GoodIand democrat at Colby
during the conventions, that fusion
would fail and gave his reasons In about
the following language:
@This convention viii cost me 500.
I have 10 delegates here ard am paying
3 per day apiece for their board. Nol
It VIII not cost me quite 500, as Mr..
Low gave me transportation for IL
delegates
MeCormiekis delegates in the popuI-
ist convention were against fusion and
vent for Dykes for Congressman N
A. Low IS q Republican and a Rock
Island reilToad of7eiai e Tcpeka- Ths
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FOR NEW WARsHIPs.
Navy Appropriation BIZ Carries SCI, OOO,-
600, and Provides for the Building
or Several Powerful Fighters.

Washington, March 31.-The house
committee on naval affairs Friday ap-
proved the naval appropriation bill
and directed its report to the house.
1t provides for two battIeships, three
armOred cruisers and three protected
cruisers of the dimensions heretofore
given, and armOr plate for the ships Of
the Maine class now urgently in need
of armOr is authorized at a price not
exceeding S545 per ton. The effort was
renewed to secure the construction Of
one or more of the new ships In gov
eminent yards, but the matter did not
reach a vote. The bill carries ap-
proximately SCI, 100000.
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REED ELECTED MAYOR.
Democrats Garry Kansas City By GOOD
Majority, EIsCtInE the Entire Ticket
and MAJ OrIty OF Aldermen.

Kansas City, Mo-, April 4.-The dem
Ocrats made a clean sweep of the city
yesterday, Mr.. Reeds majority for
mayor being estimated at about 1,2OO.
The republicans elected five members
of the lower house in the Eighth,
Ninth, Twelfth, Thirteenth and Four
teenth wards, the democrats securing
the other II and all the members Of
the upper house Of the common coun-
ell. James a. Reed was elected
mayor; James Cowgirl, treasurer;
D. V. Kent, city auditor; T. B. Nc
Auley, police judge, and Frank Cor
don. city attorney-aII democrats.
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OTIS TELLS OF VICTORIES.
Since January ! There Have Been I24
SkIrmIshes, aud Many Rebels were
Killed or Captured


Washington, April 4.-Gen. Otis has
cabled the war department, probably
with a view to correcting impressions
that exist in this country as to the
state of the instruction Ia the Phil=
ippines, a summary of the result Of
the development Of the campaign
since the first of the calendar
year. His figures go far toward
offsetting the belief that exists
in some quarters that since the adOp-
tion Of guerrilla methods Of warfare
the insurgents have inflicted sub
stantiaI loss upon American arms in
comparison with the punishment
which they have themselves received
A significant sentence in the report
differentiates insurgents and la
drones, showing that Otis has taken
cOgnizanee of the fact that a consider
able number OF hostiles are not sol
diers under the rules OF war, and
may not expect the same treatment.
The report, which is dated Manila,
April 8, Is as follows:
Since January 1. PA slzirmishes IN the
Philippines have been reported, mostly
sight affairs. Our casualties were three
ofdcers and Is enlisted men killed, -
officers and 15o men wounded Insur-
gent and Iadrone loss IN killed and left
on field. 145; captured, mostly wounded
J. 49, small arms secured. :, o51- pieces OF
artillery, IS; large captures Of other in
Eurgsnt property. A number OF impor-
tant insurgent officers are surrendering
and the situation IS gradually becoming
more pacific
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gentleman who reiterated these state
ments to q Republic representative has
been a close friend Of Mccormick for
years, and says he stands ready TO make
affidavit, If the statements are denied,
that Mccormick, himself, said these
things to him in the depot at Colby.
Straws show which way the wind
blows. Another GOOdIsnd man said:
EYou ought to know fusion would be
defeated. Reeder's money was there
and, for ought I know, Mark Hanna's.' y
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DFHET WOULD IAE t
to Run for President If ne
American People Want Him.
The Admiral DOesn'E Mentioa Party an1
No Hint IS co who WIN NOninata
HIm-says Presidency e Not
q Difficult Task.

Washington, April 4.-AdmiralG George
Dewey announced last night that he
would accept a nomination for the
presidency. The statement was made
to the Washington correspondent Of
the New York World and was published
In New York this morning.
Admiral Dewey confirmed the inter
view, but refused to make any further
statement. Dewey's announcement has
fallen fat here, although it is the one
subject discussed by the politicians to
day. Not a member Of congress inter
viewed on the subject spoke favorably
Of his candidacy. Many did not credit
it until Dewey stated that the interview
was an accurate one. The democrats
leaders positively predict that Dewey
viii not be nominated at Kansas City
and that his candidacy wiz in no wise
hamper Mr.. Bryan's chances. They say
Dewey is not a democrat.
On the other hand the republicans
refuse to claim him, and as the admiral
has never declared himself no one
knows whether he is a democrat or a
republican.
Il wrote the interview myself" said
he, "and gave it exclusively to thepaper
that first mentioned me as a presiden-
tial possibility"
Following is the admiral's interview
as published in the New York World
Admiral Dewey authorizes the World
to announce to the American people
that after mature reflection and IN re-
spouse to the ernest entreaties from
all parts Of the country his former de-
dision, not under any circumstances to
run for the presency5 is rescinded.
Admiral Dewy said:
81 realize that the time has arrived
when I must definitely define my pc
sition.
when I arrived in this country last
September I expected then that moth
ing would induce me to be a candidate
for the presidency.
aSince then, however, have had the
leisure and inclination to study the
matter and have reached a different
conclusion, inasmuch as so many as
suranees have come to me from my
countrymen that I would be accept
able as a candidate for this great Office.
If the American people want me for
this high office I shall be only too will
ing to serve them.
st is the highest honor in the gift Of
this nation; what citizen would refuse
it?
"Since studying this subject I am
convinced that the Office Of president
is not such a very difficult one to I'll,
his duties being mainly to execute the
laws Of congress.
SHOULD I be chosen for this exalted
position I would execute the laws Of
congress as faithfully as have always
executed the orders Of my superiOrs.
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Jury Acquitted Miss HOrIOcker.

Hastings, Neb., March 31.-Viola
Horlocker was acquitted Friday of the
charge Of having attempted to muir
der Mrs. Charles F. 8IOrey by sending
her poisoned candy. The jury was
instructed at a quarter of IL o'clock
and was out only an hour. 1t was
charged that Miss HOrlOcIler had been
infatuated with Mr.. MOrey, d lawyer
whose stenograPher she was, and that
she had tried to poison his wife to
get her out Of the way.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-04-06

Washington, April There has
been a large decrease in the value Of
wines, malt and spirituous liquors ex-
ported from the United States into
Cuba, Porto Rico and the Philippines
since they came into the possession
Of this government. During 1898 and
1899 the amount was just half what IL
was In 1890, when S2,s54,436 was the
value Of the imports Of this kind into
these islands.
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- Refu.Ine ID Entertain -.

Pittsburgh, Pa, March 31.-The
jury in the case Of Assistant District
Attorney Walter z. BillOws, a negro,
against W. J. Mccarthy, a prominent
restaurant-keeper who refused to
serve a meal to Billoyys and his com
panion, Congressman George White,
of North Carolina, also cOlOred, re-
turned a verdict in favor Of the plain
tiff for 81 cents BiuoWs asked $1,000
damages
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-04-06

Cincinnati, April Col Julius
Fleischman, a millionaire Hebrew
only . years old, q republican and
an ardent supporter Of Senator Han
IA, was yesterday elected mayor Of
Cincinnati by a plurality OF about s.
600 out Of q total vote OF 5000 Three
years ago the fusion ticket was
elected by a majority Of 7,445- Re
pubHcans also control the city tcoun-
e., board Of public works and beard
6 educRion-
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-04-06

Washington, March 31.-The poss
Office appropriation bill has been final
" agreed upon by the house connie
tee on post offices and post roads i
carries a total Of about S115, GOO, ooo.
The largest item is, as usual, that fcz
carrying the mails on railways VIZ.
So, $50, 900, which is only slight in-
crease over the allowance Of last year.
The rural delivery item is s1,75o,o0e-
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-04-06

st. Louis, April "a Washington
special to the Globe-DemOorat ssyt
the real author Of the Porto Rico
tariff bill is Gov. Gen. Davis, Of the
island. Gov. Davis is quoted as say
ing to congressman: If free trade
is adopted I cannot see how the nee
essary funds for conducting the af-
fairs of the island are TO be raised
by myself, OF those who succeed me. +"
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-04-06

Combs Enters "a Denial
Chicago MachInIsts Go hack to WORK.

Chicago, April with the blowing
OF the whistles in the machine shops
of Chicago for the beginning OF work
Monday thousands of machinists re-
sumed the work interrupted some
weeks ago by a strike. The strike
has cost the men $500, 900 in salaries
while the loss to the manufacturers
through inability to complete con-
tracts cannot be readily calculated.
The men have been granted a nine
hour day with ten hours pay,
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-04-06

Columbus, o., April 3--Rev. Wash
ington GLADDEN., the eminent COngre-
gatiOnal clergyman, was yesterday
elected to the city council from the
Seventh ward, defeating C. E. Miles.
republican, by 76 votes in a total OF
$500 cast. DR.. GLADDEN. ran as an in
dependent candidate, though Endorsed
by the democrats at their caucus
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SAD Accident Near Fort Scott, Kan.

Fort Scott, Kan, April AT Gil
fllan hagstOne quarries, near here, a
burning tent fell on the sleeping
family Of a quarryman named Reding-
nOur- He and his wife escaped with
their children and he dashed back in
to the flames after the fourth child,
which he carried out. The child was
burned TO death and the fathers
hands were so badly burned that he
can never use them again.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-04-06

Washington, April 4.-The monthly
statement Of the public debt issued
yesterday shows that at the close Of
business March 81, 1900, the debt, less
cash IN the treasury, amounted to ST.
1926, ass, = decrease for the month Of
5000, TO1- This decrease is accounted
for by a corresponding increase IN the
cash on hand
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saengerfest building has just sent q
telegram to Chairman Jones, OF the
democratic national convention, offer
ing the hall for the democratic ma
tiOnal convention IN case il is con-
clUded that the convention must be
taken from Kansas City. The hall
seats $1,000 people and is accessible
from five lines Of street cars, being
15Emiles from the postOfice building.
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INTO A BOER DEATH TRAP.
British Literally Moved Down in an
Ambuscade Near Bloemfontein.
Not shot was Fired Until the Queens Sol
oilers Walked Into the Slaughter
House, and the Attack was
Fearful

London, April She latest news
from the front adds little 70 the pub
lie knowledge Of the convoy disaster.
No credence is given to reports that
the Beers numbered between 5000 and
10000 men. The general belief is
that there could not have been more
than half that number, but the mere
TACT that even 50 many as half could
have been collected so near headqUar-
tiers without the knowledge of the
British commanders PrOvOkes much
uneasy criticism. The disaster is re-
garded as a direct result of the in
ability Of Gen. French to cut of the
commando of Gen. Olivier and the
other commanders when escaping
from the Orange river.
Lord Methuen's difficulties are ap-
parently increasing. He has Boer
laagers or guerrilla bands on three
sides of HIM and he viii be obliged
to watch carefully his cOmmunica-
Ton with Orange river.
a special dispatch from Bloemfon-
TEN reports that the water supply Of
the place has been cut off. This is
the natural consequence of the BOer
success at the waterwOrks. But the
authorities are hopeful that the
strong achievements sent by the
cOmmander-in-chief will promptly
remedy this. 1t is evident from Lord
Roberts dispatch that a big engage
ment is in progress. Although it il
difficult to estimate the number Of
British engaged, they probably ex-
eeed even the 5000 or 10000 men
which the Beers are estimated to
number.
The Loss OF the Convoy Described
London, April 3.-The BIOemfonteiu
correspondent Of the Daily Chronicle,
telegraPhing Sunday, and describing
the loss OF the convoy, says: The
Beers opened with a murderous fire.
it was simply slaughter. The Kafir
drivers of the convoy ran away, leaV-
ing their teams and it was impossible
for our men to hit the hidden enemy.
Our gunners fought bravely trying to
save the guns, but our people were
greatly hampered by the Kaffirs, who
ran hither and thither looking for
cover from the fearful fire that
poured in on all sides Meanwhile the
enemy were holly pressing Col. Broad
wood, whose mounted troops were
completely surrounded.
The British showed magnificent
bravery. The officers were quite cool
and eomPOsedly- directed operations.
The OppOrtUne arrival Of reinforce
ments saved Col. BrOadwood from an
Inhalation. The water supply was out
and the pumping gear destroyed, as
well as the field telegraph. One hun
dred wagons were lost through the
cowardice of the Kaffir drivers. It is
reported that two guns have been re-
captured. The whole force is retiring
on BlOemfOntein."
Beers ActIFe Along the FaaI River.
Kimberley, April 3.-Fhere is great
Boer activity along the Wall river.
About 5000 burghers have assembled
at various points between Fourteen
Streams and Christiana. About zoo
men are occupying Witrand, north of
Kipdam, and 400 men are Iaagered at
BOetsaP.
Gen. BOtha Succeeds Joubert,
Pretoria, April 1.-Gen. Louis
Botha has been appointed to sue
coed Gen. TOubert as commander-in-
chief Of the Transvaal forces.
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Rank CIrcnlation II s2lo.o5a.Oos.

Washington, April THE monthly
statement of the comptroller Of the
currency shows that at the close Of
business March 81, 1900, the total cir
culatiOn OF national bank notes was
S2TO,953, 06s, an increase for the year
of S2T,9OO,T51. and an increase for
the month Of S21.5IS. 100.
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Robsrts' Successor Chosen

Salt Lake City, April 3.-Kins
(dem-) for congress, Is elected over
Hammond -(rep-) by probably 1900 ma
iorIty. His majority in Salt Lake TVas
754 and outside precincts heard from.
covering over half the state, mp ~
1880 show 613 majority for King.
asking - tqtal r1a50rity l9s
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wants DsIseates Instrueted.

Chicago, april 3.-The Chicago Tribs
une gays: 'sThe democratic national
committee has issued a circular urg-
ing that all delegates to the Kansas
City convention sbe instructed for the
rea-firmatiOn of the Chicago platform
anC. the selection Of candidates loyal
TO # in 1896 and loTaI now
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-04-06

the TransvaaI he feels impeIled to
tender his resignation as assistant
secretary Of the interior. He viii at
an early date deliver a lecture in this
city in the interest Of the South
African republics. Mr.. Davis feels that
this is the best way to arouse the en-
thusiasm Of the American people in
behalf Of those republics.
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HIs sYMPATHY 80 ok.
Wsbstsr Davis Resigns ~ Assistant ssers-
taFy OF the Interior and WIN Take
the Lecture Platform

Washington, April S.-Webster
Davis, assistant secretary Of the in
terror, Monday rendered his resigna-
ton. He wiz 60 on the lecture plat
form in the interest Of the Beers. In
an authorized statement Mr.. Davis
BaYs that as a result Of his visit to
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ApprourfatIon inadequate.

Washington, april 3.-The amount
carried in the Indian appropriation
bill now pending before the senate
for the laying out Of townsites In the
Indian territory is $4,000. This SUM
is ridiculously Inadequate, as $1,000, 900
viii be needed to carry the work for
ward with salts factory progress.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-04-06
~ ReEerrs VoIuntaer ARR.

Washington, April 3.-Representas
tive Hay, Of Virginia Of the militazE
committee OF the house, has prepared
bin to create out Of the militia .
the several states a reserve volunteer
army for use IA time Of to SUI
plenent the regular service The 81
makes al citizens Between The ages
Of Is and s. liable - uzilstsry ser
"a the volunteer aTmF
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Hopkins for state senator.

Colby, Kan, April 4-The populist
senatorial convention to-day nominal
ed SeIden G. Hopkins, editor Of the
Hoxie Palladium, as their candidate for
state senator.
The democratic convention, also as
sembled here, endorsed Hopkins.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-04-06

Dublin, April 4.-The royal yacht
Victoria and Albert, with Queen Vic
toria on board, arrived at KingstoD
at two O'Clock Tuesday afternoon, 81
hours ahead of the scheduled time
nnd was greeted with a royal SALUTE
from the channel squadron
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-04-06

Hong Kong, April 3--A British
launch was captured by pirates yes
ter7aF, near the Cheel-Heung-Shan
district. The pilot Of the boat was
nurdered and the launch and light
Which it had "a tow were looted
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-04-06

Manila, April The Chinese Gen
Pzna, who has been terrorizing and
Devastating the province 81 Panay
l-as surrendered 81 Legaspi to HrlS
Gen Eebbe, Who e bringing h-n g
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St Joseph, No, April Indications
give a sweeping victory for the repub-
hcan ticket, headed by John Combe
for mayor. The St. Joseph Gazette,
democratic comedies the election Of
the fun republican ticket. There was
a light vote.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-04-06
MORE TROUBLE IN STORE.
Grsnd Jury at Frankfort May IndIct Gov.
Taylor and Others for Alleged
UsurpatIon.

Frankfort, KY, April st Is ru-
mored that Democratic Judge Cantrill
will instruct the Franklin county
grand jury to return indictments
against republican Gov. ". S. Taylor
and all of the republican state officers
charging them with usurpatiOn Of
the offices they claim. UsurPation Of
Office, under the Kentucky statutes, is
a high misdemeanOr, punishable by
heavy fine.
There May BE. BlOOdshed.
indianapolis, Ind, April 1t is
Heved by prominent republicans thai
Kentucky democrats are here waiting
q favorable opportunity to take
Charles p. Finley, ex-secretay Of
state of Kentucky, and carry him to
Kentucky. The republicans say any
such effort viii be resisted and that
If the two factions meet there viii
undoubtedly be blOOdsbed in this city.
Refuses to ReoOgnIze Either
Columbus, O., March 31.-Gov- Nash
refused to honor a requisitiOn by Gov.
Taylor, of Kentucky. Gov. Nash says
be viii not honor a requisitiOn from
either Beckham or Taylor, but II each
issues a requisition for the same man
on like grounds, he viii sign the nee
essary papers
Combs Enters a Denial
Lexington, Ky, April 3.-Richard
Combs, alias ''TallOw Dick" waE
brought here from Beattyville Nom
day and taken TO Frankfort. He de-
MED any knowledge Of a conspiracy
m kill COebp1
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Cipcinnati- April 4-Ehe connfs-
Gee g. ctarEe Of tHs meat einc11z
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Gen. Botha Succeeds Joubert,

Pretoria, April 1.-Gen. Louis
Botha has been appointed to sue
coed Gen. JOubert as cOmmander-in-
chief Of the Transvaal forces.
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ROsrs AotIFe Along the FaaI River.

Kimberley, April 3.-Fhere is great
BOer activity along the Vaal river.
About 5000 burghers have assembled
at various points between Fourteen
Streams and Christiana. About zoo
men are occupying Witrand, north of
Kipdam, and 400 men are laagered at
BnRtsan