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Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-02-20
The KENTUCKY CONTESTS.
The Democratic House Declares Goebel
Was Governor.

er Trimble, at the session Of the house
this morning, announced that there
would be joint session of the legisla-
ture this afternoon to consider reports
from committees on governor and lieu
tenant governor contests and formu
late action In reference thereto.
The house adopted the Allen resolu-
ton, passed by the senate yesterday,
ratifying the former proceedings by
which Goebel and Beckham were de-
clared in Office. Republicans refused to
vote on the original call, hoping to
break quorum, but seeing 1t carried
went on record.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-02-20
CLARK'S CHECKS
Senator Destroyed Checks and Stubs
That Might Show to Whom
He Paid Money.
INVESTIGATE NO RUMORS
BE Did Not Ascertain Whether His Son
Bought Property From State Senator
Nor Did He Question His Politi-
cal Agents.

Washington, February 20.-Whe;. the
it's sitting to-day the cross-examination
of Senator Clark was continued by Mr..
Campbell. The first inquiry related to
Z. memorandum. Of expenses supplied
yesterday by the senator. He said he
prepared this statement from the books
Of his bank. He not only destroyed the
checks, but also the check stubs. He
destroyed the checks, as he was In the
habit of doing about every six months,
not because he felt that there was any
especial reason for getting rid of them.
Mr. Clark was asked What explaiia a.
ton did Mr.. Welcome make when h..
made demand upon you for s15,00"
The reply was: HE said, as we'll rs
remember, that he had drawn upon his
own account"
Asked about the reports that his son
bought a large amount of property
from State Senator Warren, Mr.. Clark
said that he made no inquiry, because
he was thoroughly convinced that the
| reports were untrue. II asked neither
him nor Welcome, nor Bickford. nor
Davidson, nor Steele, nor any Of those
men, in regard to any reports of brib-
| cry, because I was sure they were alb
solutely false" he said.
Frank Corbett was heard concerning
the incidents growing out of his visit
to Helena in connection with c. W.
Clark and Mr.. Whitemore, August 5
last. "The idea that I had anything to
do with bribing the supreme court Is
simply insane" he declared.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-02-20
Clark's Copper Mine suit.

New York, February 2O.-The sale of
the United Verde Copper Company
again occupied the attention of the su-
preme court to-day when Prof. George
Treadwell, one Of the minority share
holders, applied to Justice Smythe to
permit him to file supplemental COM
plant in the action which he has pend
ing against Senator Clark of Montana
and the United Verde Copper Company
of Jerome, Ariz. Justice Smythe, after
hearing arguments, reserved his deci-
sion.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-02-20
Murder Charged Against a Filipino

Manila, February 20.-The military
row to try a Filipino member of the
guerrilla band which attacked a squad
of Americans February 2, killing cor
poral. The charge Is murder. The case
icy Of treating guerrillas as bandits.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-02-20
A UNIQUE Calender.

New Edition of the Aztec Calendar,
January to June, 1900, now on sale at
A. T. & s. F. Ry. Ticket Office. Con-
tains six separate reproductions in color
(8x11 inches) of Burpank's Pueblo In
dian portraits-the seasons art sensa-
tion. Also engraved cover representing
ancient Aztec calendar stone. A hand
some and unique souvenir; edition limit
ed; order early. Price rs cents.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-02-20
Western Union Buys More Lines

Chicago, February 20.-Col. r. c.
Clowry, general superintendent of the
Western Union Telegraph Company, to-
day completed the purchase of all the
lines of the Deseret Telegraph Com
pany. These lines extend throughout
Utah and to all Mormon settlements in
Idaho and Nevada.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-02-20
One Of the Mccormicks Dead.

Chicago, February 2O.-Leander ].
Mccormick, a member Of the famous
harvester machinery firm, and founder
of the Mccormick observatory at the
University Of Virginia, died of pneu-
monia at Virginia hotel.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-02-20
A Newspaper Suit,

Chicago, February 20.-Judge Sea-
man, Of the United States district court,
to-day issued an order denying the in
junction prayed for by the Chicago
Tribune against the Associated Press.
This grew out of an alleged infringe
ment Of copyright.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-02-20
The Populist Convention.

Lincoln, Neb., February 20.-At the
meeting of the Pepulist national COM
mittee Of the fusion faction named May
9 as the date for the national conven-
ton.
Sioux Falls, 8. D., was selected for
the convention.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-02-20
Fire at Deninq.

First last Sunday night destroyed a
cottage belonging to H. H. Kidder and
occupied by Josephine Fendall. The
house and contents were total loss,
but were insured.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-02-20
Death at Dem1ne.

Deming, N. M, February 19.-Mrs.
Sarah A. Baker died Sunday. She was
u years old, and the wife Of William
Baker, a prominent stockman here and
sons,
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-02-20

The linotype machine of the New Mex
lean office is capable of handling any
quantity of composition for legal briefs
in short space of time. Printing upon
lines from this machine is like that of
new type. for every line is specially cast
when used. No blurred or indistinct
printing comes from linotype work.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-02-20
A Departm ent Store Law Void,

Jefferson City, Mo-, February 20.-The
supreme court in banc to-day, in an
opinion by Judge Robinson, declared
the department store law passed by the
last legislature unconstitutional and
void.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-02-20

Paper for typewriters in quantities to
suit at low prices et the New Mexican
printing office.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-02-20
THE QUEEN PLEASED.

London, February 20.-The queen, pri-
or to leaving Osborne house this morn
ing on her return to Windsor, inspected
militia. Her majesty announced with a
gratified smile that good news had been
received this morning from the seat Of
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-11-30
SENT TO CAPTcRE AGUINALDO.
Mixed Expedition of Filipinos and Americans
TO Northern LuzOn.

Manila (By eable).-Gen. Macabolos,
the former Filipino chief, IS prepared
to start in pursuit of Aguinaldo with
one hundred picked natives, supported
BY American troops. Other ex-reDel
Fllipinus will be used in campaigning
in the country. Their offers have not
been formally made yet, but they are
ready If the authorities will accept
their services.
Aguinaldo, 1t is supposed, is in
northern Luzon, according to state
ments made by ex-rebel leaders now
in Manila, confirmed from other
sources.
Aglipay, a renegade native priest,
long an insurgent leader In northern
Luzon, has written to friends in Ma
Mia, asking for election news, and re-
questing to be informed whether de-
cision has been reached concerning
the relations between church and state
and the disposition Of church proper
ties. The replies sent him contain the
incarnation that church and state will
be separated, and that entire religious
freedom will be allowed.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-11-30
WARSHIP SENT TO TURKEY.
May Enforce the Demand of the United States
for Indemnity for the 0utrages Ia Armenia.

Washington (SpeciaD.-Orders of a
significant character in connection
with the fruitless attempts Of the
United States to secure payment Of the
100000 demanded of Turkey for the
destruction Of the American property
in the Armenian troubles were issued
by the Navy Department. A telegram
was sent to Naples, to be delivered TO
Capt c. M. Chester of the battleship
Kentucky on his arrival there, direct
ing that the Kentucky touch at
Smyrna, Turkey. Beyond this fact no
information concerning Capt. Chester's
instructions is obtainable. Smyrna
was not on the original itinerary Of the
Kentucky Since the controversy with
the Turkish Government over the Ar
menian claim became acute, American
warships, proceeding to and from the
Philippines, have by specific directions
carefully avoided Turkish ports. The
important bearing on the indemnity
question of the orders to the most pow
erful vessel of the American Navy to
stop at Smyrna at this time cannot
therefore be overlooked.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-11-30
CONGER MAY BE RECALLED
Secretary Hay Suggests New Conference
at The Hague or Washington.
NEGOTIATIONS AT PEKIN A FAILURE
A Note to that Effect Sent to the European
Powers'.Mr. Conger's Apparent Persistence
Ia an Attitude Toward the Chinese Govern
rrent Which His Government Refuses to In
dOrse..Trying to Goad China Into War.

Washington Especially. - Presiden'
Mckinley is reluctantly coming to the
conclusion that Minister Conger must
be recalled from Pekin, unless there Il
a very decided change In his conduct
of the peace negotiations in China
This step II finally decided upor
will have been made unavoidable
by the American Minister'S per.
sistence In an attitude toward the
Chinese government which his gov.
eminent has emphatically refused
to indorse, and by his consistent
acQuiescence In the unreasonable
demands made by the foreign
ministers in Pekin for the execution
OF number of high Chinese officials
Great Britain has already relieved Its
minister in Pekin, and it is announced
that the present Japanese Minister tc
China has been succeeded by his col.
league at st. Petersburg. Both these
countries have recognized that the
diplomatic usefulness of their repre-
sentatives In China has been impaired
by the awful sufferings they under
went while besieged during the Box
ers' insurrectiOn. 1t is understood thai
President Mckinley will shortly ex
tend to Minister Conger warm invita-.
ton to visit him at Washington, in
order that the present situation In
Pekin may be fully discussed, without
the delay and the secrecy made neces
sary by the slow communication OF
mail and wire. Mr.. Conger will be
asked to remain in Washington fol
some time in order that both the Presi.
dent and the Secretary of State may
have the full benefit of his counsel
and his experience based on his
knowledge of the conditions, not only
in Pekin, but throughout the entire
Chinese Empire.
This government would prefer that
the powers agree among themselves te
conduct the future negotiations either
in Washington or some capital in
Europe, and the change Of the seat Of
negotiations be accompanied by the
appointment Of new representatives
from all the countries. This plan was
favored by the Department of State
Immediately after the ministers were
saved last August, and it had been
practically decided that Mr.. Seth Low.
of New York, and General j. H. Will
son, of General Chaffees staff, to-
gether with Mr. Conger, should repre-
sent the United States. 1t was the OPP
position of Germany to this plan that
prevented its adoption, and the secret
of the Emperor's objection has since
become very plain in the course pur-
sued by General Won Waldersee, who is
apparently determined to goad China
into war. The work of the ministers
in Pekin has been an entire failure,
and the government believes that it
will be wiser for the commissioners
who attend the conference to ignore
all that has been done in Pekin, and
begin fresh negotiations, without
reference to any demands that have
been made heretofore.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-11-30
Danpers of "High" Game.

The eating of "high" game Is un'
doubtedly attended with risks, and the
poisonous effects are probably due to
the toxins produced in the earlier
stages of putrefactive process. The
advantage, of course, of hanging game
is that the flesh becomes tender and
decidedly more digestible than when
1t is quite fresh. The ripening pro-
cess. however, may mean the elabor-
ation>,of toxins. 1t is curious fact
that game can be made to look "ripe"
and green by injecting into the fresh
flesh potassium sulphide.-Lancet
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-11-30
LANDSLIDE AT THE MINES.
Many Frame Houses Were Torn Away, But
No Lives We're Lost.

Parkersburg, w. Va. (SpeciaD.-
Five large soft coal mines north Of
Clarksburg were badly damaged by an
enormous landslide. No lives were
lost, owing to the fact that the miners
had not yet entered the workings, but
several frame dwellings were torn
from their foundations. The slide
came from the hillside overlooking the
entrances to the mines. Thousands OF
tons of rock and dirt, loosened prob
ably by recent rains, slid down the
steep hill, destroying the buildings
around the shafts and rolling into the
valley, where the channel of a large
stream was filled. The course Of the
water was changed, and the hillside
now has the appearance of an unde-
veloped piece of land. The shafts of
the mines were filled with dirt.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-11-30
Thunder Storm In Chicago.

Chicago (SpeciaD.-Glaring flashes
of lightning and loud peals OF thun-
der, sights and sounds general pecu-
liar to midsummer in Chicago, accom-
panied the storm that burst upon the
city shortly before midnight. Rain fell
in deluging quantities and the ele-
ments displayed all the characteristics
OF a summer thunderstorm. Telegraph
and telephone wires were affected by
the electricity in the atmosphere. The
streets In some sections of the city ran
like rivers. There was enough wind
on the lake to endsSSsar the safety OF
light craft.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-11-30
INDUSTRIAL CONVENTION.
[. Will Be Held at New Orleans and Discuss
Various Live Topics.

New Orleans, La. Especially The ar.
rangements for the Southern Indus
trial Convention, which will open In
this city next week, are completed, and
the attendance, judging from the en-
rolled delegates already reported, will
be the largest of any gathering for a
similar purpose ever held in America.
The list of subjects that will come be.
fore the convention covers almost
every interest of the South, and these
will be discussed by some of the
ablest men In the nation. There are
rs different States represented among
the enrolled delegates.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-11-30
FREIGHT Trains Wrecked and Burn I'd.

Savannah, Ga. Especially. - Two
freight trains on the Plant System
collided thirteen miles out Of this city
and William Smith, colored, of Sa-
vannah, was killed. Engineers Dell
and Broome and their colored firemen
jumped and were severely injured. The
wreck took fire and was burned. The
trains were laden with cotton, turpen-
tine and rOSin
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-11-30
Fatal aside Swipe:"

Savannah, Ga. Especially. - The
northern fast mail train on the Plant
System collided with a freight at a
siding at Green Pond, S. 9. 1t was
what is called in railway circles a
"side-swipe" The freight was par
TALLY in the siding when the mail train
struck it. Engineer T. N. Jones, Of
the mail train, was killed, and his fire.
man, Thomas Lester, was seriously in
jured. A number of the freight cars
were wrecked.
The 400 striking miners at the Malt
by colliery of the Lehigh Valley Com.
pany returned to work
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-11-30
Five Washed Overheard aud Lost.

Detroit (SpeciaD.-A special from
Newberry, Mich, says:
Word has been received here by D.
N. Mcleod, lumberman, that one OF
his scows, used in transporting freight
from Sault Ste. Marie to Deer Park,
where he has a number Of lumber
camps, was caught in storm on Lake
Superior, off Deer Park, and five Of
the six men on board were washed
overheard and drowned.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-11-30
Bank Robbers Fooled.

An effort was made to rob the PeO-
ples Bank, of Elizabethton, % miles
south of Bristol Burglars entered the
building and pounded the vault doors
with sledge hammers, but were fright
ened away wiLaOut having effected an
entrance. Bits and other tools were
found in the bank. The attacking
parties were evidently amateurs.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-11-30
Bristol Loses a Suit.

The city of Bristol, Tenn, has lost
out in it's suit against the bondhold-
ers OF the South Atlantic and Ohio
Railway. The city sought to invah-
date a bond issue of $4,000, with in
terest, on the ground that the COM
pany failed to complete the road to
the point designated prior to the issu-
ance of the bonds. The city had, how
ever, delivered the bonds and was pay
ing the interest on the same for
time. The cause was carried through
three courts and the original decision
in favor of the bondholders was each
time affirmed.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-11-30
Fisheries Report.

The report of the State Board OF
Fisheries, which has just been COM
pletec, will make some important sug-
gestions TO the constitutional conven-
ton affecting the oyster interest. The
report calls attention to the difficulty
of collecting taxes from tongers taking
oysters from natural beds on account
of the provisions of the present Con-
stitution on the subject 1t points out
the wisdom of the amendments sug-
gc~ted to the Legislature and recon-
mends their incorporation in the pro-
posed new Constitution. 1t also In
dulges the belief that there will be
large annual increase in the revenues
of the State from the industry.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-11-30
Fled TO Escape Arrest.

MiddlesbOro, KY. Especially 1t is re-
ported that John Powers and Berry
Howard, under indictment for the as
sassination of William Goebel, have
left the mountains where they sought
refuge from arrest. Powers was al
Harlan and Howard in the mountains
of Bell county, both places being 20
miles from any railroad.
The men, it is said, left two days age
accompanied by several mountaineers
and started through the mountains for
West Virginia.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-11-30
Student Falls ITO Feet.

Princeton, N. j. Especially while
attempting to climb an iron ladder
running up the side of the high water
tower on Mercer Heights, just outside
OF Princeton, Leonard M. Nash, of
Bradford, Pa, student here, lost his
hold and fell about ITO feet. He was
instantly killed.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-11-30
Death of DR.. Anderson,

DR.. w. w. Anderson, the aged ply
stefan who was hurt few days ago
in a runaway accident in Farmville,
died as the result OF his injuries. DR..
Anderson was about 80 years old, and
one of the best known physicians in
Prince Edward county.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-11-30
Famous Woman Spy Dead.

Detroit Especially. - Mrs. Hiram
Hinsdale, who distinguished herself by
her heroism during the Civil War and
who rendered valuable service to the
government as a spy, is dead at St.
Mary's Hospital, at the age of "a.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-11-30
Paradise for Poor Fishermen.

Ireland is the paradise for fishermen
who are not millionaires. Tickets for
fishing cost less than half what they
do in England. Hotel expenses are
cheaper.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-11-30
Captain McCaIIa on Trial,

Manila (By cable) Capt. Bowman
H. McCalla, of the United States
cruiser Newark, is undergoing trial by
courtmartial convened by Admiral
RemeY
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-11-30
THE OLD DOMINION.
Latest News Cleaned From Various Parts
Of Virginia.
TOWN OF MANASSAS is GROWING.
Present Population 1900 and Rapidly Increas
ing..Recommendatio of the State Board
Of Flsheries..Large Increase Ia Revenues
Anticipated From the Industry'.0'Kennon
was 20 Years Old, 2 Feet 2 Inches Ia Height.

Situated about SO miles west OF
Washington at the junction OF the
main line and the Valley branch OF the
Southern Railway Is the historic town
o. Manassas. 1t is but few miles
west of the Bull Run Mountains and
has an elevation OF over 500 feet. The
climate is healthy and there Is an an
nual railfall of about 40 inches and
mean temperature of 56.5 degrees.
Manassas is essentially new town.
At the close of the Civil War there re-
NAMED but a single house to mark
the site of the former village, and with
this as a nucleus 1t has attained to its
present population of about 1900. To-
day there is no more thriving town in
the State and its prosperity Is due to
the pluck the thrift and the industry
of its people. After the smoke OF the
conflict had cleared away many North
ern settlers came and Joined hands
with the war-impoverished natives to
rehabifltate the desolate and wasted
country. The population, both OF the
town and community Is heterogeneous.
In recent years a great number OF peo-
pie, attracted by the cheap lands, have
immigrated from the Valley OF Vir-
ginia and Pennsylvania. A great num-
Der of Dunkards or German Baptists
have settled In the community and
form one of its most desirable ele-
ments. They are frugal, honest and
peaceable 1t is part Of their creed
to owe no man and to keep out OF the
courts. Should one of their number
either prosecute or defend suit with
out first obtaining permission from his
church he would be disciplined or
"churched," as they express 1t. They
faithfully stand by each other in
trouble
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-11-30
Death Of a Midget.

Miss Fannie O'Kennon, daughter Of
Mr.. Peter O'Kennon, died at her
fathers home, In Matoaca. Deceased,
so the doctors say, died of old age, yet
she had celebrated her twentieth birth
day in April last. She was most
remarkable young lady, from the fact
that She had not grown any in stature
since she was years old and her fac
ufties at the time of her death were
those of child. She was only feet
inches IN height, could only articu-
late such words as she could when 2
years old, played with picture books
and in every other way acted as
child. Her face, however, was wr.nkled
like that Of an extremely old lady.
Her case had attracted tine attention
of number Of physicians.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-11-30
FATAL ExTRAVACkNcE.

/ haven't a cent,
And my work goes on
To the twilight hours
From the early dawn.
My clothing is poor,
My shoes are run down,
And my last years hat
Is rusty brown.
My dwelling is only
A tenement fiat,
And it's furniture's poor
AS the place where it's at.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-11-30

Ny table is lean,
And the china there
Is as rough and coarse
As my common fare.
And thus it runs
Through the whole Of the heap;
Whatever is mine
Is poor and cheap.
Except-and | wonder
If I'm fool
l measure my acts
BY Golden Rule.
VIM. j. Hampton, in New York Herald.