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, 1900-05-24
PORTO RIcAN p
Gives Its Views of Our Currency Under
Gold Standard.

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The following article is from the
Correspondence de Puerto Rico" OF
April 26, 1900. 1t is interesting IN
that it shows how our new wards sum
up the political differences between
the two great parties on the money
question:
The fiscal campaign of the DEM
ocrats, or better said of Mr.. Bryan.
for an enlarged metallic circulation,
has passed to the category of settled
questions. 1t is a dead letter In view
of the statistics that have just been
published. There is now circulated in
the United States more gold, more
silver and more paper money than in
any epoch in the history of the Union.
For the first time the per capita
wealth has. reached s26.12, and for the
first time in the history of the coun-
try there is in circulation the sum OF
$4,000. 0O0. 900.
During the last five years the sum
of money in circulation on the list day
pf Apri1 hos haap nc foIlows.
, 1900-05-24
Michigan Is Steadfas.

Notwithstanding the efforts of Mr..
Pingree to the contrary the Michigan
Republicans are harmonious and in
line with the National administration.
Michigan has no reason for reversing
its verdict Of 1896.
, 1900-05-24

Topeka, Kan, May 1s.-The national
conference Of Charities and Correction
began II 1ivc-duys' session here To-
night.
President Charles Il. Faulkner, I'm
his annual address. made II vigorous
plea for social reform. which lie said
should begin In the home. and advo-
Gated state care Of cpilcptics and adult
imDeCilcs.
, 1900-05-24
"Perfidy and DishOnor."

The Hon. William L. ~Son, author
of the tariff measure that eXS-nguished
the fires in the American mills, is pre-
dieting Democratic success this year.
The country has a very fair idea of
the value of Mr.. Wilson's predictions.
, 1900-05-24

DIR. S. ogawa, general director of
prisons in Japan. thinks American jails
too gloomy. They are not exactly
suited even to occidental ideas of com
fort, but a number of our prominent
citizens from time to time take quar-
tiers in them Notwithstanding their
grimness.
, 1900-05-24

The Santa Fe Route will sell tickets at
rate of one fare plus 81 for the round trip
from Colorado points to Chicago, :.
Louis and Missouri river points and re-
turn on June 18th. 18th and 23d. July 18th
and 10Th and August 4th: final limit 0e:
tober 3lst. For particulars call at 100
Lawrence street. or address
]. p. HALL.
General Agent Santa Fe Route. Denver.
, 1900-05-24

The house committee on naval af-
fairs has reported a bill for a new
naval construction. which provides for
two frst-class battleships at a cost of
s3,60O,OO0 each. three armored cruls-
ers at a cost of about s4.25O.OOO each.
and three protected cruisers to cost
about s2,SO0,OOO each. The authorized
cost in each case is exclusive Of armor
and armament, The bill also author
lies the construction of dry docks at
the Brooklyn and Norfolk navy yards.
capable Of receiving the largest battle
ships.
, 1900-05-24
No Calamity Period,

Never before in the history of the
United States has there been such a
demand for watches of all kinds.
When a nation is in a watch-buying
mood 1t has no time to devote to
calamity oratory.
, 1900-05-24

Jones. where are you going to escape
the summer heat?' ESCAPE the summer
heat? Great governor! I'm busy just now
escaping the collector for the man who
Furnished my winter heat"
, 1900-05-24

The Hon. David B. Hill and the Hon.
John p. Altgeld are to have a confer
ence Here is prime material for a po-
litical ghost dance.
, 1900-05-24

THIS demonstrates that durIhB tHe
four years during which the admins
tration has been in the hands of Mr..
Mckinley, the circulating medium OF
the United States has increased $780,
645,043, which is % per cent.
The increase of the circulation Of
gold has also been m On
April 1, 1900. there were s7s5, s45, $40
in gold coin and gold certificates, while
in 1896, at the beginning of the Nc
Kinley administration, this same cir
culation was only s4S9,1 ISL, sos, making
IN increase of 60 per cent in the four
years.
The language of figures is most elo-
quent. and there is no remedy except
to bow to the force of their arguments.
, 1900-05-24
A S S TO MINERS.
Increased output and Employment In
wyoming's Coal Fields.

wyoming is not generally regarded
as being much of a coal producer, yet
there were only ten states in which
more coal was mined last year. The
output of Wyoming coal has been as
follows during the last decade:
, 1900-05-24

A p~rofit-sharing firm at Evansville
recently distributed amongst its en-
pioyes a sum of money equal to 60 per
cent of their wages.
, 1900-05-24

The Burlington will on June 18th and
18th put on sale tickets from Denver 70
Chicago, st. Louis. Peoria and all MIS-
souri, river points at rate of one fare plus
81 for the round trip. Tickets good for
return till October 3lst. This rate open
to everybody. G. w. VALLERY,
General Agent.
, 1900-05-24

Struggled tobacco conhscated by the
British customs authorities was form
erly burned in the huge furnace
known as the queens pipe, but for
some years past this has not been
done. Instead. the tobacco is sent to
the criminal lunatic asylums for the
benefit OF the inmates.
, 1900-05-24

The Hon. George Fred Williams has
mobilized his adjectives and is pre-
pared to MAKE a dash for the vice.
presidency.
, 1900-05-24
Do Your Fee. Ache and Burn,

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot.
Ease, a powder for the feet. 1t makes
tight or New Shoes feel Easy. Cures
Corns, Bunions, Swollen, Hot and
Sweating Feet. At all Druggists and
Shoe Stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted. Leroy, N. Y.
, 1900-05-24

Tha German Shakespeare society of
Hamburg, after Offering only $3.50 as a
premium for the best essay on tho
poets works, rubs 1t in by stipulating
that the essayist may have a whole
year in which to write it.
, 1900-05-24

Plus 81, via Union Pacific. on June llth,
18th, 23d, July 18th. Goth and August IN.
Rate applies to Chicago, st. Louis, 81,
Paul, Duluth, Omaha, Kansas City ana
intermediate points. Ticket Office, VII
18th street.
, 1900-05-24

The sea OF matrimony swamps many
G courtship.
, 1900-05-24

Once l tried to propose to a business
woman How did she, take TT "she
told me to cut 1t short, as she was always
in n dreadful big hurry"
, 1900-05-24

Don't be discouraged about your golf,
Clarence; practice more industriously.
NO, l won't; I'll Join a newer club"
, 1900-05-24

Pa, what is borrowing troubleTr
We'll, lending n new lawn mower is a
pretty good imitation of it."
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-01-18
CInIma u Dutch Ilstntc.

Masslllon, o., Jan. 15.--Samuel Sny,
der, justice of the pence of Paint
township, has received n cablegram
from the United States minister at
Holland stating that his claim as one
Of the heirs of an estate said to be
worth SlG,0OO,00O Is well established,
Mr. Snydersome years ago, through
correspondence with relatives, first
learned Of his interest In the estate.
The property was then in litigation.
He employed attorneys and at the
same time requested the United
States minister to investigate,
The estate comes from Mr., Snyder'a
mothers relatives, who were business
people for many generations, Mr.,
Snyder Is well known az the oldest
justice in the state, having held that
office continuously for thirty-hvG
years.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-01-18

"prfsident Kruger has ISSUED q pro-
clamniion ordering all burghers to
the front. The Nolkesstem, the Trans
yaal oiIiNl organ, suggests that the
moment the British cross the border
the gold industry should be irretrlev-
ably destroyed
"president Kruger issued a circular,
dated January 8, to Boer command
ants and burghers, urging them to
show more energy in the Thnnsvaal
cause. lie quotes Psalm XXiii:7 as
God-given instructions TO ihe Burgh-
ers, and says that the British have fix,
cd their faith in Psalm lNXXlX; 1914,
and asserts that he has SEARCHED the
Bible without being able to find any
other mode which can be followed by
the Toers, who must fight in tho
name OF the Lord
Communicating is progressing bRily
at Pretoria, where the town guard il
exchanging Nnusers for Martins, az
the former g needed ut the
front. II is there are nearly
1000 British .. ,ooners in Petoria.
"'The Free State has now called out
every available man, including the
leading merchants, who had expected
to enjoy immunity. The Nolkesstem
in Che course of an article obviously
inspired, indicates the gold tnN as o
political move, holding that, If the as
sumption is correct that the bulk OF
t,he rand shares is held on the Conti
ncnt, Germany, France and Other
countries must recognize the desira'
biltty OF bringing the war to Il speedy
close. 1t adds that every day the wal
continues costs the shareholders $780,
000. "A threat Of confscation will be
used 10 enforce the tax.
"With the invaluable assistance OF
considerable number OF British sub
jects, the Boer government is steadily
increasing the yield Of the mines,
thus securing funds to pay foreigners
employed in the manufacture Of eN'
ploSives, shells and other agents foi
the prosecution OF war, The time
must come when the imperiaI govern
ment viii proclaim that such British
subjects will be prosecuted for trea'
son or deprived of British citizenship
| The Boer government Is feeding ll,'
600 British subjects. ! ann informed
/ that the Portuguese customs officials
recently seized three cases of contra
band containing field signaling appli'
ances consigned by French firm"
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-01-18
CLAIMS or ADMIRAL DEWEY.
Attorney General Files Answer III Pros
ceedLngs for PrIHe Money.

Washington, d, G., Jan, 16,-Attor-
ney General Griggs has filed answer
In the supreme court Of the District
Of Columbia in the proceedings for
prize money for captures at Manila
Bay by Admiral Dewey, The attorney
general asks that the cause be re-
fered TO n commissioner and that
Admiral Dewey, his officers and
crew, and also the United States may
have leave to take this money, The
attorney general comedies that u
state of war existed, but denies that
the sQndron under Dewcy's command
captured the Spanish cruisers lsla de
Cuba, lsln de Duzon and Don Juan de
Austria. These vessels, he says, were
sunk during the engagement. lie
asks for fuller information in regard
to other points and says although
son,b captures of property were
made, such capture does not author
lie its condemnation MS prize to
Dewey and his men. The attorney
general has also filed similar ans
wer in the case of Admiral Sampson
and the destruction of Cevcra's feet.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-01-18
AmYSTERIOUS sHIPWRECK.
The Bodies of the Victims are Being
Washed Ashore.

ST. Johns N. S., Jan. 16.4rhe gale
has not yet blown itself out, and thl
sea is still too rough to allow boats tt
get near the wreck at st. Mary's bay
As vet there is nothing to show TIN
name of the vessel. Ten bodies hayl
been located among. the rocks, ant
Others can be seen floating about
Plans have been made for Ghe recoy
ering and as soon as the weather per
mits, IL may be possible to get tn,
name of the steamer from pieces o
boats wedged in the clefts of TIN
rocks.
The Roman Catholic priest OF th'
district, Willie holding service a
Holy Road, was given by a villager
photograph which had been WASHED
ashore, apparently from the wreck
This represents seaman wearing ,
cap upon which are the letters IS. N
S. Fake"
The priest was also told that th'
ship had Slipped off the rocks int
deep water ana has disappeared, eX
cept for the top Of one mast, ant
that a guernsey with the letters rs
NJ. s." had also been picked up nea,
the wreck.
1t appears the ship's funnel wa
branded red. white and black, with I
white diamond. This funnel could no
be that Of the Fake, ns she, being I
North German Timer, would have
yellow funnel. II is also that tht
photograph might be one of a seaman
on the German warship Fake, or ont
taken while its owner was on th'
other Fake. The tunnels most re
sembling that Of The wreck are thos'
of the American Petroleum Company
which are branded black, red, whit'
and black, and the vessel certainl!
had lot of petroleum on board, al
the ocean is covered with IL, causinf
hundreds of birds to perish.
The Warren line, OF boston, Il
known as the White Diamond line
and although the tunnels Of it's yes
sells are black the wrrr, may hav'
been Il chartered steamer with
white diwrond nniNtol over the regu
lar signal TO show her as WarreI
liner.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-01-18

East 81. Louis, Ill.,, Jan, l6,-Mrs
Christina llirth came out of Il state Of
coma whole on the enmulming tabl,
at the hospital here yesterday, The
county physician had pronounced her
dead and the county undertaken was
preparing the body for burial. just
before he was ready TO inject the EN-
balming fluid a weight fell from one
eyelld twice. The undertaken detect
ed a quiycr of the cyeld, the woman
was taken TO n bed in the hospital
and gradually revived, She has mol
been able TO talk, but from signs she
made she is believed 10 have beer
conscious while the undertaken wal
at work. II is expected she will live
for some time at least,
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-01-18
wedding Guc.t. PoIsoncd.

Chicago Ill.,, Jan. 1G.--Ncnrly 1Ot
guests, who assembled Mt 500 Cana,
street TO witness the wedding Of Nor
ris Pollock and Annie SchNn, were
poisoned during Il dinner which fol
lowed the wedding ceremony. In lesi
than half an hour after dinner near
ly every one in the hall was in q help
less condition. What articles Of food
contained the poison no one has yet
been able TO learu, but the most pop
ular belief Is that II was chicken
which had been prepared in copper
kettle.
So far no deaths have been report
ed, but many are seriously i'll, in
Guiding the bride and groom.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-01-18

Cotreyvlle. Kan, Jan. 16.--Robert
Crone, the stockman recently shot by
William Grcathouse, at Nowata, Ii
sinking and is not expected to live
Crones whole forehead was shot
away and almost Il teacuprul of brain
matter removed yet he has lived sew
eral weeks in that condition, perfect
ly conscious. Since being shot he
has made statements which will ex'
onerate Grrathousc to some extent
Before the shooting, which was unin'
territorial on Greenhouses part, the
men were warm friends.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-01-18
HUTCHINSON, KANSAS, THURSDAY, JANUARY is, 1900.

guns az every landing pace, ana
they shouted the order to keep away.
The result was thC1 the steamer re-
turned TO Honolulu nbsoutelyempty.
Leung Chi Tso, the Chinese reforms
er, is now in Honolulu, The Chinese
counsel has written to the govern
ment protesting against Leung Chi
Tso being allowed to remain here.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-01-18
At $I.75 Pair

We offer complete line OF colors
in beautiful tapestry portierres.
We are showing "Berkley's Rocco"
curtains, finished with silk cord in
plain or fringed effect also elegant
orientals in dark rich shades.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-01-18
Retail Implement wen.

Kansas City, Mo-, Jan. i6.--Th'
Western Implement Dealers AssoSIs
ton is in session here with the larg
est attendance In years. Nine state,
are represented. A. L. L. Scoville Of
Seneca is president and H. J. Hodge
OF Abilene, secretary.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-01-18
Carnegie Give. Another Library.

ottumwa, To-, Jan. 16.-Andrew Car
negie will probably endow 0ttumw,
with a $4,000 library building. TIL,
only restricting proviso is that the
city vote $1,000 annual tax to main
tain the institution. The city coun
Gil has tacitly agreed to pass an ordi
nance TO that effect.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-01-18
Scnntor-Elcct Critically III.

Jackson, Miss, Jan. lG.-Governo
A. J, Mclnurin Is seriously III of pneu
monia, His physicians say both lung
are affected, but his condition Is no
regarded as critical. Governor Nc
Laurin was recently elected Unite
States senator for the long term, HI
term as governor expires next Tuei
duV
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-01-18
Moquette and Velvet

In these rich and elegant carpets
we will show number Of the most
beautiful carpets that the eye has
ever beheld; we simply quote you the
price 79c Yd.
Enough said,
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-01-18

Carpet and
Orapery
Departments.
"NEoNEHNS
January 1S, 1900.
The heads Of

our Carpet and Upholslry Department
vic with each other in trying to place
their department in the front ranks.
In our Drapery Department you are
certain Of finding what you most de-
sire inllate curtainings.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-01-18
Our
Carpet
Department
Stronger and

DeIIer ITlan eVeri some cNrpeI houses
offer low prices, Others best quality;
we alone combine the two, and guar
antee the combination. one price,
and that the iOwest, for the 6ea CIR.
bets in the market.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-01-18
Lowell Ingram
Carpets, at 65 Yd.

This carpet is all wool and the fin
est wool at that We carry a COM
pIete line of the Lowell Carpets Il
brand that has no equal,
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-01-18

Hobson don't get so many kisses
NOW because ne is raising vessels jill
stead of sOnking tkem.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-01-18
Lace Curtains.

We Ne showing complete Tine Of
curtains; the values in each kind are
really astonishing. We quote just
two curtains One a curtain 3 yards
long, iS inches wide, considered good
at $l2j; our price S5C Pr.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-01-18

London. Jan. 16.-A dispatch to the
Daily Mail, dated Saturday, January
19, from Loprenzo Marques, says.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-01-18
Enough said,
Straw Mattings.

In spring mating we have some
pleasant surprises for youi come visit
us and let us show you the cotton
warp, satin finish mating we sell for
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-01-18
Good straw mating l2sc Yd

uoo" s'Iu" Ii"VV'pB | ZaC q.
Among mOny good things in our
Carpet Department, we specially call
your attention TO our fine inottings,
really beautiful at 25C Yd.
AT l5c yard, we offer genuine
Iinolium, many patterns TO select
from, wears as Il floor covering as
only linolium can. 45C Yd.
Window Shades.
We can give you any style Of win.
dow shade at the lowest possible price
We have every popular color and will
be pleased to take your orders for
special sizes
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-01-18
Upholstering Material,

Corduroy fancy and plain, VeloTs,
Tapestries in rich combinations Of
colors, aud gold Glmps, Friuges,
Lealhercltes, Pantasote, in generous
assortments.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-01-18

When in Hutchinson, make Mar.
tins your headquarters, and we give
you n special and cordial invitation
to visit our carpet and drapery de-
partment easy chairs; no urging to
buy though our values may tempt you.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-01-18

Another, a genuine brussels net
We sold at S3 90 pair
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-28
MORE POLES.
Board OF Aldermen In Session ys.ssr-
day.

There was meeting Of the board OF
aldermen yesterday afternoon. In the
absence Of the mayor Alderman Moulton
presided. Messrs. DriscoIl, johnson and
Thomas were absent.
The Portland Railroad company petit.
toned for permission to run q line OF
poles and wires from the junction OF
Spring and High streets to Commercial
street. Mr.. William r. Wood, the presi-
dent of the company, was In attendance
and stated that the desire was to run this
line of poles and wires TO connect the
larger power house at Deering Point with
the smaller power house at Knightville
by direct route thus giving the city
lines better power and service II anything
should happen to the big power station.
Alderman Moulton read protest
against this petition being granted from
Miss Helen A. Blanchard who objected to
the poles and wires.
The hearing was finally closed and
the petition laid ON the table.
The Portland Electric Light company g
petition for the erection Of IA poles on
the Western Promenade was taken up
and it was decided to grant the company
permission to put up two poles between
Bowdoin and Pine streets on the Prone
made and one pole at the head of West
street. These poles will be used to light
this driveway which has In the last few
months been very dark and dangerous.
All the junk dealers in the city. num-
bering some twenty or more, filed petit
lions for licenses and these were referred
to the city marshal with power.
Petitions for new buildings were re-
ceived as follows:
E. G. Jordan, woodshed 20 Paris
street.
George t. Edwards, dwelling 1856
Brighton avenue.
e. W. Knight, private stable $40
Stevens avenue.
Lawrence A. Dickens, 10 and IL York
street.
Phoebe Rubenoff, 70, John W. Parker,
10 Pearl street, were licensed as victual-
ers.
G. L. Hill at 1856 Congress street. was
licensed to keep an employment Office.
N. NJ. Perkins at Free street and e.
G, Hackett were licensed to sell gun
powder.
The petition of NJ. Moses to run a
theatre at Long island was referred to the
city marshal. Mr.. Moses said he intended
to run a first class vaudeville show
The petition of the New England Tele-
graph and Telephone company TO run
poles and wires through Presumpscot
street and on Great Diamond island was
granted, subject to the condition that the
line be built before January list, 1901.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-28
CLASS OF 1900.
Banquet 10 Graduates of Portland High
School.

The members of the class of 1900 of
the Portland High School which gradu-
ated yesterday afternoon held fine BAN
quet at the Congress Square hotel last
evening 1t was most delightful occa-
sion and one which win be long remem.
bered by the class.
The toastmaster was Mr.. Wallace M.
Powers, who first called upon Principal
Chase and Mr.. II. W. Loker, one of the
teachers of the school. Major Harry G..
Saunders responded to the toast 1.-The
Cadets" Mr.. Charles j. Chapman re-
sponded to the toast Athletics, while
Mr.. James l.. Jordan spoke in behalf of
the young ladies' and Miss Inez Perry for
the young men. The history was read by
Mr. Earl G. Cummings. The prophecies
which were written by Mr.. Vernon W.
Hall, Mr.. Philip Dorticos and Mr.. Ros-
coe Il. Holt were read by Miss Mildred
E. Deering.
While the banquet was being served
Wilson'S orchestra of six pieces fur
nished music. An order of ten dances
followed at Wilson's academy, the assem- :
bly, breaking up at an early hour this
morning
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-28

left in the hall when the exercises began,
and even at the stairways and in the
rooms below where only the echoes Of the
music could be heard, people stood the ir
ground during the dedication.
The poem of the day was written and
read by Mrs Salina r. Read OF Auburn,
who is a native of Monmouth and a
graduate of the old academy here.
The address was delivered by Chancellor
Day of Syracuse University, distin-
guished native OF Monmouth and one OF
the best known figures in the Methodist
Educational and Ecclesiastical field to-
day. DIR. Day spoke without notes and
in the forcible manner which has given