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The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-07-10
SCOUTING IN LUZoN.
Eleven Americans Killed and Six
teen WOunded-Many of the
Enemy Were Slain.

Manila, July 9.-The past weeks
scouting in Luzon resulted in II
Americans being killed and 16 wound
ed. One hundred and sixty Filipinos
were killed during the week, and
eight Americans who had been pris-
oners in the hands of the rebels were
surrendered and 100 rifles we're turn
ed over to the United States officials.
The enemy ambushed & wagon train
between Indang and Naic The Sd in
fantry lost nine men white on an ex-
petition to punish the BadrOnes in
the delta of the Rio Grande.
In the Antigua, province of Panay,
running fight of three hours dura-
ton resulted in the killing or wound
ing of 20 of the enemy. There were
no casualties among the Americans.
The insurgents are slowly accept
ing the amnesty provisions. In some
instances the Americans are suspend
ing operations in order to give the
rebels an opportunity to take advan-
tage of the decree.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-07-10
SIX PERSONS INJURED.
Entrance to the Pittsburgh
Union Station COLLAPSED.

Pittsburgh, Pa, July THE roof
over the covered walk at the west
ern entrance to the Union station col
lapsed at 9:45 a. m. Friday and in
jured six persons. The frame work
for a distance of 125 feet fell on the
pavement and completely buried the
Fort Wayne and Pittsburgh and Bir-
mingham traction tracks.
The accident occurred just as the
passengers who had come to the city
on the Cincinnati and Cleveland ex-
press from the east were leaving the
station, and number of persons had
narrow escapes from being buried
under the splintered timbers.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-07-10
WAS ACQUITTED.
fantry, Not Guilty of Violating
an Article Of War.

Manila, July S.-The court-martial
convened for the purpose of hearing
the charges against Col. James S. Pet
tit, of the 31st volunteer infantry,
who was accused of violating the
siXty-second article of war in making
an arrangement with President Me-
dell, of Samboango, for the capture
of Juan Ramos, and who was after
ward transferred to Medell and killed,
has brought in verdict of acquittal.
Gen. Macarthur in reviewing the evil
dence, disapprOved of the finding of
the cOurt-martial. The acquittal, it
is announced, restored Col Petit to
duty in his regiment.
Gen. James Bell, it is announced,
will succeed Brig. Gen. E. B. Williston,
the provost marshal at Manila. Gen.
Bell will enter upon his duties July Is.
Gen. WillistOn will return home.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-07-10
severe storm i'm wisconsin.

Berlin, Wis, July About the
worst rain and wind storm Berlin ever
had passed over the city Friday after
noon. Many roofs were blown off. in
Guiding those on several business
blocks on Huron street and Broad
way. The entire front of the Owen
livery stable was blown out. Many
streets were blocked with broken
trees. The telephone and electric
light systems were entirely democrat
lied. Mike Decker, of Fargoville, was
struck by lightning and Instantly
killed
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-07-10
DIED IN MANILA.
The Demise of Capt. Robert b. Hus-
ton, a Native of Hamilton, o., Re-
ported to the War Office.

Washington, July "a dispatch
from Gen. Macarthur, dated Manila,
Saturday, announces the death of
Capt. Robert B. Huston, 47th United
States Infantry, by typhoid fever at
Manila Friday.
Capt. Huston was born at Hamilton,
o., January 25, 1864, and was appoint
ed TO the volunteer army from Guth-
RE, 0. T., May 4, 1898, and served as
captain of the First Volunteer Caval-
ry (Rough Riders) during the Santi-
ago campaign. He was appointed
major of volunteers September 30.
1898, and was hOnorably discharged
May "a, 1899.
August %, 1899, he was appointed
captain of the 47th Infantry.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-07-10
SILVER REPUBLICANS.
No Nominations Were Made, the
Whole Affair Lefe With the
National Committee.

Kansas City, Mo-, July 7.-After
long and exciting debate, during
which it looked several times as if
Charles A. Towne would be nominat-
ed for vice president in spite of his
protest against such action, the ma
tional convention of the silver repub-
lican party adjourned sine die with
out making a nomination, the whole
matter being referred to the national
committee, with power to act. w. j.
Bryan was made the unanimous
choice of the convention for presi-
dent during the morning session, and
it was the intention to complete the
ticket in the afternoon by the nOmi-
nation of former Congressman
Towne.
The action of the democratic con-
vention, however, in placing Adlai T..
Stevenson IN nomination took the del
egates off their feet, but most of them
asserted their determination to nom
mate Mr.. Towne Notwithstanding.
For two hours Senator Teller, former
Congressman Shafroth, of Colorado,
anu NnCdNllCs VI Inuldlld, anu ObnCIS
made speeches in favor of indorsing
the democratic ticket, but it was not
until TOwne himself appeared and APP
pealed to the convention not to nomi-
nate him, but to concentrate their
forces, that the delegates became calm
and the vice presidential nomination
was left to the national committee.
Kansas City, Mo-, July THE ma
tional committee of the silver repub-
licans organized by electing d. c. Til
loson, of Kansas City, chairman and
Gen. Z. S. Corser, of Minnesota, Sec
rotary and treasurer. The selection
of an executive committee was de-
ferred. Senator Dubois offered a res
olution pledging the support of the
silver republicans to Adlai E. Steven
son, but there was opposition, and ac-
ton was postponed until after a con-
ference with the committee appoint
cd by the democratic convention.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-07-10
PARIS, KY.
A WONDERFUL DISCOVERY.

Not only cures. but it keeps well.
Is sold by an organized company of re-
liable business men and has the endorse.
ment of thousands of Clergymen and
noted people throughout the country.
We speak of that wonderful Instrument
Electropoise, and ask your careful ex-
animation into the cures it has wrought.
Col. A. P, Nunally, of the Inter Ocean,
Chicago. writes: Nearly three years,
experience with Electropoise only con-
firms the truth of your claims. say to
my friends that this instrument is most
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giving letters from people who have
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The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-07-10
THE PATENT OFFICE.
Receipts Were 81 1855, 22S, "A Larger
Sum Than Any Previous Year
Number of Patents 20,54O.

Washington, July ga summary
of the years work in the patent Of
fee by Commissioner Duell shows the
cash receipts to have been $1,35s,22s,
a larger sum than in any previous
fiscal year. The total number of pat
ents, 26,54O, also breaks the record.
There has been a corresponding in
crease in the number of trademarks
ard labels registered.
a corresponding increase for the
coming year will necessitate some adj
dition to the already increased force
of the Office.
The commissioner urges the cree
ton of suitable building to be oc-
cupied solely by the patent Office.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-07-10
Tornado and C1oudburst in Iowa.

Marshalltown, Ia, July THE re.
port reaches here that tornado and
cloudburst occurred at Steamboat
Rock, destroying that village. This is
partly verified by the fact that the
Coma river has risen five feet here
within an hour. A cloudburst be-
tween Stanthoney and Gearing washed
out nearly mile of track on the
Iowa Central railroad and caused
great damage to crops.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-07-10
squadron of Philippine Cavalry.

Washington, July S.-The war de-
partment has been informed of the
organization of a squadron of Phil
ippine cavalry by Lieut.. Col. WILDER
E. Wilder, 43rd Infantry, United
States volunteers, consisting of four
troops of native scouts, having a max
imum of 120 men to a troop, engaged
to serve until July 80, 1901, unless
sooner discharged. The barracks at
Caloocan have been designated as the
rendezvous of the squadron.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-07-10
Both Were Killed.

Tuscon, Ariz., July 7.-Antenie
Soro and Jose Vasquez, two prom
inent Mexican cattlemen, quarreled
over cattle brand in San Pedro val
ley and both men were killed in a
fight with guns. A feud between
cowboys employed by the two men
killed has arisen and serious trouble
is feared.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-07-10

Little Rock, Ark, July s.-The re-
publican state convention met here
Saturday and nominated Hon. H. !.
Remmel, of Little Rock, for COVER
nor. The convention decided to leave
the remainder of the ticket blank.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-07-10
A Glacier Disintegrates.

Tacoma, Wash, July s.-The steam
er Queen, from Alaska, brings further
news of the presumed disintegration
of the famous Muir glacier. The sea
in its vicinity was found full of float
ing ice, broken from the face of the
glacier. 1t was impossible to get
near enough to find out just how bad
ly the glacier is damaged.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-07-10
Railways i'm Receivers' Hands,

Washington, July a--The statisti-
cal report of the interstate commerce
commission for the year ended June
30, 1899, shows that the number of
railways in the hands of receivers on
that date was II, net decrease of %
as compared with June 30, 1898.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-07-10
Brigade Encampment.

Springfield, IL, July s.-The entire
list brigade Illinois national guard ar
rived Saturday at Camp Lincoln.
Twenty-six hundred and twenty-five
men are in camp. This is the first
brigade encampment held for years.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-07-10

New York, July s.-Jacob Field, a
stock trader, and c. A Starbuck, of
the New York Air Brake Co., made
a bet of $4,000 to $4,000, Field taking
the $4,000 end with Mckinley. Sew
eral small bets at 3 to 1 on Mckinley
were made on Change.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-07-10
A DoubIe Hanging.

Fayville, La, July s.-Sim- Parker
and Bell McSwayne, colored, were
hanged here. They were given abso-
luton according to the rites of the
Catholic church. The two Negroes
murdered Frank C. Parnell in a fend-
ish manner on April z.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-07-10
ordern I'D Recruft Troonn.

Chicago, Jaly 9.-Gen. JOS. Wheeler,
commanding the department. of the
lakes, has received orders to recruit
four companies of the 5th regiment,
now at TT. Sheridan. to the full quota
as rapidly as possible
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-07-10

Stamford Bridge, July s-The
American athletes won the interna-
tional championship Saturday by ov-
erwhelming their English competi-
tors. Thus far they have won seven
of the twelve events. The British have
won four
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-07-10
ATTENTION FARMERS.

THOMAS STOCK MEDICINE will
cure Hog Cholera. The medicine can
be made at home for less than five cents
a pound. Money refunded at any time
within sixty days if not satisfactory.
Price of receipts 81. Call at BOURBON
NEWS Office and get them.
A. T. FORSYTH.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-07-10

Havana, July 9.-The new charter
for the city OF Havana Will go into
effect Immediately after its publica-
ton this week. The powers of the
recently elected officials are thereby
greatly increased
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-07-10
Third MntrimOnfaI TriU,

Valparaiso, Ind, July 9.-Peter
Freeman, aged 81 years, and Mrs.
Eleanor NJ. Young, aged 40 years,
both of Furnessville, were married.
Both have been married twice be-
fore
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-07-10

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The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-07-10

AZ you want pure white lime laavs
your orders at my Office on Main strert.
All orders promptly attended 70.
JACOB SCHWARx1
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-07-10

Daily except Sunday.
Connects with L. & N; connects with O.
c.; connects with KY. Central.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-07-10
KENTUCKY CENTRAL POINTS

GEO B. HARPER, GenT Sup't.
JOS. K. NEWTON. G. P. A.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-08

new Ipfk world
Washington, Dec. e-When Senator Hanna
planned his trip through the West he decided
on Senator Frye. President pro ten. Of the
Senate, as the speaker whom he wanted to ac-
company him. He wrote TO Mr.. Frye who. with
Mrs Frye, was away up one Of the Maine
lakes fishing Mr.. Frye was 20 intent on his
sport that lie handed the letter to his wife
and asked her to answer 1t.
Mrs FRYE wrote to Senator Hanna saving that
in her opinion Senator Frye had done hi. part
and wa. having delightful fishing. Besides. she
was not we'll. and Mr.. Frye himself was some
what under the weather: and anyway Mr.. Frye
was going to stay right there with her.
Senator FRYE wrote back begging Mrs Frye
to let the Senator join him. and promising. il
she would, that when he got back to Washington
he would do anything for her in his power that
she chose to ask.
To this Mrs. Frye returned substantially this
proposition: ~ will let Mr. Frye go il YOU
will promise to provide me with box or seats.
as may prefer. whenever there is anything at
any Washington theatre that J may want to
sec at any time during the and as many
times a week as | may want to GO"
Senator Hanna telegraphed this reply: "Your
terms accepted"
Mr. Frye went the campaigning tour and
Mrs. FRYE lis planning |. series of good times
at the theatres-and Ar. Hanna will pay the
hills
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-08
The H.y-p.unc-fo,e Treaty.

Again the Senate struggled with the
sion yesterday. IL we are not misin-
Formed. Senator Lodge has executed a
vote lace and ia now a cbampior
OF the original treaty Just as 1,
was written in Downing Street. He is
represented as arguing that were the
treaty ratified with the Davis amendment.
Great Britain would be right in refcc,,n,
II, as It certainly would be offensive to
that Power
We DO not In the least doubt the accu.
facy OF Mr.. Lodges statement as to the
efensiveness Of an amended Hay-Paunce-
fote Treaty. but the assertion that Eng
land would be right in rejecting it on
that account is quite another question.
How, for example. could England justify
herself In refusing to accept provision
identical with the one she insisted upon
embodying in the suez Canal Convention
for her own benefit? Our British friends
have a shrewd and convenient way OF
always bowling for equity where they are
concerned, and stoutly refusing il to
others:
Senator Bacon. perhaps. was RICH: In
warning his colleagues that ratification OF
the agreement concocted by Lord Sails
bury and his expert assistants would GER
at some future time; but we do not think
%. The Hay Pauncefote Treaty, once the
canal was built. would give the British
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-08
THE CRAMPS REACHING OUT.
To Consolidate Interests for Build.
ing HnttIeships Complete.

| Henry T. Scott. of the Union Iron Works
San Francisco. said last night that in con-
| versation with him yesterday Mr. Cramp
told him that he succeeded in existing
| English capital and had practically closed
deal for the purchase Of the Midvale
works, with the intention of lnanufactur-
ing armor and even guns SO that the firm
would be able to turn over to the Gov
eminent ships complete in every detail.
1t is reported on the authority of the
chief leaders on this side of the Atlantic
that an amalgamation of all the large
builders of war vessels in the United States
and the principal shipbuilding nations of
Europe had been accomplished within the
past few days. Charles II. Cramp. Presi-
dent OF the Cramp Company. of Philadel-
phia, on Thursday gave to certain news
paper men statement that his concern
was seeking to establish relations with
armor making concerns, gun makers. and
others, SO that the Cramp Company could
then not only build battleship, but
battleship complete in every detail OF
armament and equipment, and ready for
action in war
He said he wished to enlarge under
our single management all the divers in
WHICH euteI tue COu3iTuc-
ton Of ship Of war. in order that we
may realize to the best advantage all the
experience which we have gathered in two
generations" Mr.. Cramp also spoke of
the action of German and English ship
builders in the same direction.
The statement which Mr.. Cramp did
not give out for publication is that the
movement for enlarging his shipbuilding
plant extends so far as to involve close
relations of cooperation between all the
principal American builders and those Of
England, led by the firm of Vickers' Sons
G. Maxim, and those of Germany and
France. How far the establishment Of
these relations will go in fixing the prices
Of vessels required by the nations of the
world is not stated. and the precise ma
ture of the agreement cannot be learned.
A representative of a European firm OF
shipbuilders said last night that the ar
ticles of amalgamatiOn. formal and spe-
cific in character. received the necessary
final signatures in Florence, Italy, about
a week ago
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-08
PROMOTION FOR WESTON.
His Nomination as Commis>nry GeI
eraI Sent to the SENATE.

The nomination of Col John F. Weston
to be Commissary General of Subsistence
of the Army, with the rank of brigadier
general. was sent to the Senate yesterday
by the President. General Weston sue
ceeds Charles P. Eagan, who, after
having been suspended from the head
of the Commissary Department for
conduct unbecoming an officer and
gentleman and on other charges
growing out of the rotten beef scandal of
the Spanish-AmericaH war, was on Thurs
day restored to active duty and Immediate
ly retired with the rank. pay, and allow
ances Of brigadier general out Of SER
vice.
This completed the withdrawing
scheme that Eagan's friends had been en-
cheering from the moment he was sus-
pended by the President because OF the
verdict of court-martial that he mad been
guilty Of fragrant offences.
Brigadier General Weston, who takes
Eagan's place, entered the serv-
Ice as first lieutenant In the
Fourth Kentucky Cavalry, November
rs. 1861. He rose to be major of volun-
teers and continued to serve until Au-
gust. 1865. He YVES appointed second lieu
tenant in the Seventh Cavalry August.
1867. and served until 1875. when he was
appointed a captain In the Commissary
Department. He has passed through the
grades Of major, lieutenant colonel, and
colonel iE the Subsistence Department.
General Weston served in the Seventh
Cavalry on the frontier from the time of
his appointment in the Regular Army
during a greater part Of his line service.
He attended the artillery school at Fort
aonroe, Va, and graduated therefrom in
1875. At the outbreak OF the war with Spain
he accompanied General Skaters expo
dition to Santiago and rendered such eff
ficient service that he was appointed
brigadier general of volunteers. He has
been Acting Commissary General during
the suspension OF Eagan.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-08
THE NEBRAsKANs CELEBRATE
Republicans Rejoice Over the Vic
tory in Their state.

National Rifles Armory Hall was crowd
ed to the doors last night, when a cele-
bration of the Republican victory in Ne.
braska in the recent Presidential election
was held under the auspices of the Ne
| braska Republican Association of Wash
| ington. A long list Of prominent Repub-
| licans, including Senator Hanna. were
present and made brief addresses. the
| tone of which was jubilant in the extreme.
Senator Thurston presided.
The hall was tastefully decorated with
| flags and bunting. At the sides of the
stage stood pictures Of the President and
Vice President elect. A section Of the
Marine Band furnished the music. In a
brief speech Senator Thurston welcomed
the Nebraskans and their friends and
spoke few words of congratulation on
the Republican victory in Nebraska. Let
tiers of regret from number of promi-
nent personages. including the President
were then read. President Mckinley
wrote:
please convey to the members of the
association my cordial greeting and good
wishes and my appreciation of the loyal
and hearty support they have given the
cause for which We contended on the 9TH
of November
Letters from Governor Roosevelt, Sem
Assistant secretary Oh
War Meiklejohn. and others were also
read.
General Grosvenor was the first speaker
introduced and after a brief address was
followed by Senator Hanna, who received
hearty applause as he stepped forward.
Senator Hanna confined himself to con-
ventional political congratulations on the
victory in Nebraska and told number Of
anecdotes concerning his campaigning
tour through that State. When he con-
cluded his speech with an expression of
hope that Nebraska would always remain
in the Republican column he was vocifer-
ously applauded.
He was followed by Representative Lit
tlefield of Maine. who took occasion to
ridicule Mr.. Bryan's aspirations to the
Presidency. Colonel Brigham. Assistant
Secretary of Agriculture; Governor Rich
ards, of Wyoming; Representatives David
H. Mercer and E. J. Burkett. of Nebraska;
r. B. Schneider. Republican National COM
mitteeman from Nebraska: Binger Her
mann. OF Wyoming. and Peter Jansen.
Paris Commissioner from Nebraska, were
among the speakers of the evening"
The celebration was planned by the Ne
braska Republican Association Of Wash
ington and carried out under the direction
OF the following committee: E. c. Snyder,
w. NJ. Geddes. W. E. Andrews, C. II. Paul,
]. NJ. Hiatt, E. W. Woodland E. H. speake,
J. r. Berg, Mrs. NJ. Hull, and Miss Hat
tie Smith.