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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-06-15
About British Prisoners.

London, June 9.-Lord Roberts is
reported to have intercepted two trains
loaded with prisoners while leaving
the vicinity of Pretoria. Sixteen hun
dred British prisoners were removed.
The British under Major de Isle cap
tured machine gun and caused the
Beers heavy loss, the British casualties
being slight. Boer officials removed
100000 in gold from the national
bank June A, but did no touch the
cash holdings of any of the other
banks.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-06-15

of a minimum bid which would real
ize to the government the whole prin-
cipal of its debt. The sale thereupon
took place, and the property was pur-
chased by the reorganization COM
mittee. The sum yielded to the gov
eminent was $6,303,0OO. 1t will thus
be perceived that the government Sc
cured an advance of $3,SO3,0O0 on &C.
count of it's lien, over and above the
sum which the court had fixed as the
upset price, and which the reorganiza-
ton committee had declared was the
maximum which they were willing to
pay for the property.
1.-THE result of these proceedings
against the Union Pacific system, en-
bracing the main line and the Kan
sas Pacific line, is that the government
has received on account of Its subsidy
claim the sum of 64,751 ,223.75, which
is an increase of 1897, 1876 over the
sum which the reorganization COM
mittee first agreed to bid for the joint
property, leaving due the sum of So
5SS ,90O19 interest on the Kansas Pa
cific subsidy. The prosecution OF
claim for this amount against the re-
ceivers of the Union Pacific Company
in 1898 resulted in securing to the
government the further amount of
1921, 1910.
1.-THE Indebtedness of the Central
Pacific Railroad Company to the gov
eminent became due January 1, 1898,
when default in payment was made
by the company. The deficiency APP
preparation act of July Z, 1898, APP
pointed the secretary of the treasury,
the secretary of the interior and the
attorney general a commission with
full power to settle the Indebtedness
to the government growing out of the
issue of bonds to aid in the construc-
ton of the Central Pacific and West
ern Pacific roads, subject to the ap-
proval of the President.
"An agreement for the settlement OF
this Indebtedness was entered into be-
tween the commissioners and the
railroad companies on February 1,
1899. The amount then due to the
United States for principal and inter-
est upon its subsidy liens upon the
Central Pacific and Western Pacific
railroads was 5S,S12, 715.4S, more than
one-half OF which was accrued interest
upon the principal debt The agree
ment for settlement provided for the
- fntn nrOmtC-
sory notes bearing date OF February
1, 1899, payable respectively on or
before the expiration Of each success
sive six months for ten years, each
note being for the sum OF $780,
ss5.7s, or one-twentieth Of the total
amount due. The notes bore interest
at the rate Of per cent annum, pay
able semi-annually. and had condi-
ton attached to the effect that. IL de-
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-06-15
Mr.. Flynn Does Not Know.

Washington, June 11.-Delegate
Flynn has received queries from Okla
homa about the chances of parties who
have paid for their claims to get their
money back. He has replied as fol-
lows: "No homesteader in Oklahoma
has been compelled to prove up except
of his own volition. When the time
af payment came due congress always
extended the same. Hundreds laugh
ed at the idea of obtaining free homes,
and proved up. Whether relief can
ever be secured for those who after
five years residence proved up, can
not say. ID. t. FLYNN"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-06-15

Galena, June 9.-Mills and crushers
are greatly damaged by the storm,
here and at Empire The storm was
worse at Miami Thomas Skinner was
killed there. The Miami bank was
struck by lightning and with other
buildings, was badly damaged.
Parsons.-A terrific wind has done
great damage to buildings and crops
A Frisco train had coach blown from
the track.
Mound City.-A north west wind
storm did damage here to trees, out
buildings and chimneys.
Oswego -Wind caused a severe
wreck on the Frisco near here. The
train was lifted from the track and
two express cars were dropped 20 feet
from the rails. No passengers were
hurt.
Chetopa.-The village of Faulkner is
almost completely destroyed.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-06-15
Efforts are now pending looking to
the collection of this Indebtedness,

Efforts are now pending looking to
the collection of this Indebtedness.
"Out of an Indebtedness of about
$130,00O,000, more than one-half of
which consisted of accrued interest,
the government has realized in cash.
or its equivalent, the sum of 1924 ALL
67O.95, within period of less than
two years. No other administration in
the history of the United States has
ever so quickly, so thoroughly, and so
satisfactorily enforced the settlement
Of large claims held by the govern
ment against business corporations.
nor has any similar settlement ever
previously been made by the govern
ment to such good financial advan-
tage. The claims were due. The
President insisted upon their collec-
ton, and this was done in a prompt
and business-like manner"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-06-15
Aguinaldo's Papers Show Treason.

Manila, June SIN the chase of Ag-
uinaldo's party, his forces were divided
into tens. One Of these parties was
led by an officer who was shot. 1t is
said by the natives that Aguinaldo was
shot in the shoulder. The horse the
officer was riding when shot was cap
tured. The horse and saddle were
bloody, and the saddle pockets held
papers which would show that the
officer was either the chief or his ad-
jutant. The papers prove treason on
the part of trusted Filipinos, including
telegraph operators who had been re-
tanned in the service of the Americans.
They had sent Aguinaldo copies of i'm
portant kilograms exchanged between
American officers.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-06-15
Dewey Never Wrote to Aguinaldo.

Detroit, Jnne 11.-Admiral Dewey,
while here was shown the Manila
Times which asserts that among papers
found by General Funston were GER
tain letters from him. He said: II
never wrote letter to Aguinaldo in
my life. Whenever I wanted to see
him sent for him. He was employed
by me for certain purposes, just as l
employed lot of other people among
the natives. l made him no promises.
If their had been 5000 American troops
with me in the beginning to occupy
the city and maintain order there
would never have been this trouble"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-06-15

Topeka, June 11.--Auditor Cole has
scheduled the bonded indebtness by
counties, including municipal, school
district, township, bridge and all other
kinds of bonds. The aggregate bond
ed indebtedness of counties is much
less now than it has been for years
before. The people have been paying
off their public debt as we'll as their
private debts during the past three
years with wonderful rapidity. Wyan-
dotte county heads the list of counties
with nearly one-sixth of the whole
amount, 1907, 9sO.6O. Lyon county is
next with S451, 500; Atchison follows
with S426, 500, Shawnee being fourth
with total of S32O,593. Cowley coun-
ty is fifth with S25s,O00
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-06-15
WOMEN COMMIT 0UTRAGES.
Threaten Women Teachers With
Tar And Feathers.
ANOTHER CAR DYNAMITED.

st. Louis, Mo-, June 11.-A mob of
furious women and boys beat and de-
nuded young woman who makes her
living by peddling lunches among en-
ployes of the street car line. When
the mob had stripped her to the waist,
one woman daubed her with paint,
while two others held her, the jeering
bows and women of the mob applaud
ing the outrage and throwing mud.
Three shop girls were attacked by the
same mob an hour later and they were
also partially denuded before escaping.
An organized committee" of women
began to visit the public schools this
afternoon, entering the school rooms,
accusing the teachers of riding on the
tabooed cars and threatening them
with bodily harm if they did so again.
At the Mount Pleasant school, the
leader of this committee seized the
principal, Mrs. Tanning, shook her
violently and announced that she
would be tarred and feathered If
either she or any OF her teachers rode
on the cars again.
A car on the Lindell division of the
Transit company containing two oil
GERS and the crew was lifted several
inches by an explosion of dynamite.
Beyond the breaking Of the car win
dows no damage was done.
Seven deputy sheriifs were arrested
and locked up in the hold-over at the
four courts. 1t is charged that they
refused to ride on Broadway cars for
the purpose of protecting the Transit
company's property. All of the men
stated as their objection to service that
they were tired of sleeping with non
union men and protecting property in
terests which, in their opinion, should
not be protected. They said they un-
derstood that they were sworn in for
the purpose of protecting citizens from
violence and preservation of law and
order
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-06-15

by one-half under free trade, but it is
now back to regular protection prices.
In 1891 the value of 3.514,000 pounds
of Idaho wool was $456,79O But double
the quantity was worth less money
in 1896.
Just before President Mckinley was
inaugurated in 1897 the value of $685.
900 pounds of Idaho wool was $685.
954. This year. for less than twice the
quantity. the farmer in that state got
nearly three times as much money.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-06-15
The Beers New stand.

London, June s.-General Botha was
not defending Pretoria but only delay
ing the British advance long enough
to get his army and all trains away
toward Lydenburg, which he accom-
plished. Lydenburg, where a cart
ridge frctory has been erected and
where reserve supplies of all sorts are
stored, is volcanic region of fertile
valleys, enclosed by great ramparts of
PERCEPTIONS rocks, penetrated by mar
row, winding passes. There are herds
of cattle in the valleys and there is
much native labor available for the
fortifying.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-06-15
AllIeft To Mr.. Conger.

Washington, June 9.-Mr. Conger,
our minister to China, has full discre-
ton. If he should send an expedition
to the interior of China it would be
equivalent to a declaration of war.
The state department will adhere to
its old time policy of ron-interference
and will not become entangled with
the projects of other powers and it is
confident that it can take care of all
American interests during the crisis
without involving itself or losing pres
Hge.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-06-15
A Thousa nd Hostages He'll.

London, June 1.-THE driblets of
news fltering from the Transvaal fail
to throw much light on the sitaution
in and around Pretoria. Public inter
est centers largely in the fate of the
British prisoners, but it seems proba-
BILE that about $500 have been recover
ed, including 100 officers The federals
there have removed about Thousand
as hostages The only shell which
took effect in the town the day prior
10 the occupation of Pretoria nit the
United States consulate.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-06-15
The Cherokee and Creek Treaties.

Washington, Jure s.-Despite the eff
forts of the members of the house COM
mittee on Indian affairs to get the
Creek and Cherokee agreements rati-
fed, the bills ratifying them will fall
An effort was made to get these bills
up in the senate, but Senator Stewart
of Nevada objected and both went
over. Both of the Indian committees
have done their utmost to get the bills
ratifylng the treaties through. Sen
ator Stewart is being severely criticised
for his course.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-06-15

London June 9.-The situation in
China continues full of interesting
features The naval commanders in
Chinese waters have received identical
instructions as to procedure, being left
to their discretion. No fear is enter
tanned as to the safety of the legations
at Pekin. European residents are es-
Gaping to the coast. Pekin is in very
excited state. thousand foreign
guards are guarding the legation
houses. Six hundred international
troops are at Tien Tsin with six guns.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-06-15

Duluth, Mimi, 1.-THE entire bus
mess and most of the residence section
of the town of Virginia. on the Mesaba
iron range, has been wiped out of ex-
istence and it only took sixty minutes
to do it. In that time fully ls5 build
ings were reduced to ashes. Tele-
graphic communication was cut of
very soon after the fire came and was
not resumed until this evening.
The news indicates that Il was a YER
table tornado Of fire. The people
are left without shelter or food
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-06-15
An Important Ruling.

Topeka, June 11.-Assistant Attor-
ney General B. H. Tracy has rendered
an opinion holding that register Of
deeds may charge only 25 cents for
filing, entering and releasing chattel
mortgage. He also held that it was
necessary to double" index chattel
mortgage. Registers have been charg-
ing all sorts of fees for handling chat
tel mortgages.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-06-15
A National Negro Party.

Philadelphia, June S.-The first steps
looking to the organization of ma
tional negro party have been taken in
this city. Prominent negroes-bishops,
ministers, editors, and lawyers, at a
meeting decided to place presiden-
tial ticket in the field with negro can
didates. The plan is to organize the
party in every state of the union and
nominate candidates for state and con-
gressional offices.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-06-15
commI..loner. To BunaIo.

Topeka, June li.-Governor Stanley
has appointed the following commits
sioners to the Pan-American exposition
TO be held at Buffalo in 1901: L. +.
Randolph, Nortonville; H. +. Sheldon,
Ottawa; c. A. Mitchell, Cherryvale;
John Madden, Emporia; Colonel Z. c.
Little, Abilene; W. S. Mitchell, Beloit;
J. E Junkin, Sterling ; F. d. Coburn,
Kansas City. The governor also
recommended the election Of Mrs
A. I. Thompson. OF Topeka, as vice
presi lent.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-06-15
rrosecutIon. Not Protection.

The Republican party prosecutes and
Furnishes those of its public officials
who betray their trusts. Protection for
dishonesty never vas a Republican
practice.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-06-15
CONGRESSIONAL NEWS.
what Is Being Done In The FI,ty-sirth
General Assembly.

The senate passed the Cuban extradition bill;
also the emergency river and harbor bill pro-
vlding for surveys and for certain public works
The general deficiency bill was passed.
A general rush was made to get action on
various bills by consent but all met objections
To MI the wasting time Senator leller talked
about the Philippines.
The sundry civil bill still hangs up in confer
ence with IS disagreements.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-06-15

The peaceful and satisfactory solu-
ton OF a labor difficulty is always a
disappointment to Democratic leader
ship.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-06-15
WESTERN WOOL VALUES.

Farmers In Idaho See the Benefits of
Protection.
Western wool values continue to at
tract the attention of farmers. Idaho
affords an interesting exhibit, as fol-
lows.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-06-15

The house passed the antitrust bill, amend
ing the Sherman law so as to give the courts
jurisdiction with only one opposing vote, The
bill was amended SO Us not to apply to labor
unions,
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-06-15

Middle-of-the-road Populisn contin-
ues to show fight to the variety that
lodges about the fence corners.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-06-15
JUNE FIFTH.


An agreement has been made In conference
on the Kiowa and Comanche opening, Indians
to get 100 acres each and reservation OF 49,
900 acres in common, the remaining 2,OOO,OOO
homes law.
The senate passed bills changing the q s.
court sessions from Cameron to Poteau, l. I. ;
to permit the use OF timber and stone for
domestic and industrial p urpose In Indian Ter
ritory: to provide for the sale OF Isolated tracts
of Usage trust lands in Kansas.
The inter-oceanic committee reported reso-
luton to abrogate the Clayton-Bulwer treaty.
made in 1850.
The house passed the s5OOO,C0O appropriation
for the St. Louis exposition
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-06-15
JUNE SIXTH.

The senate killed the house antitrust bill by
voting, q to 3D. to refer II TO committee.
The conference reports were finally adopted
on the sundry civil and naval academy appro-
priation bills. The senate worked practically
all night on the conferences and executive ses-
sionS.
The appointment Of Gen Wheeler as Brig.
Gen in the regular army and that OF Gen. Otis
to be Major General also were confirmed. The
nomination OF w. d. Bynum as general APP
praiser at the port OF New York was rejected.
The Hawaiian appointments were confirmed;
also the appointments OF the court Of private
land claims. 1t may be said that all appoint
ments pending were acted upon fayorably Sx-
cept that OF Mr.. Bynum.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-06-15
JUNE sEvEN.

When the hour agreed upon for adjournment
arrived the naval fight was still on the house
refusing to agree with the senate conditional
provision for a government sleel pate plant;
ana at late hour last night Il recess was taken
until today. Another disagreement was over
ocean surveys the dispute being whether the
navy should conduct them or 1t SHOULD be done
as the work OF the coast and geodetic survey
A new conference committee was appointed by
Speaker Henderson composed of supporters OF
the position taken by the house.
The resolution for dismissal of Senator Clark
OF Montana, was another drag anchor, which,
with the rest caused u suspension OF adjourn
ment.
The Fort Hall reservation. carrying with 1t
the opening of the Kiowa and Comanche coun-
try. was agreed TO in both houses At q. M this
morning.
The house passed the senate bill permitting
citizens of the territory to build city build
ingS.
The senate and the house agreed at about 8
p. IN. today to adjourn at O'Clock.
The House Ways and Means committee was
authorized to meet beo the opening OF the
session of congress In December TO draft a
measure for the reduction of revenues. A
practical agreement was made on the differ
ences between the houses on the naval bin,
which finally resulted in its passage,
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-06-15

The house was in session until $3.50 n. m. and
then took n recess until this morning. The
house too struggled in conference committees
Speaker Henderson held things level and was
present promptly ats
The general deficiency bill was finished and
conference upon it agreed to.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-02
FOR CITY AUDITOR.

We take pleasure. in presenting to
our resders the name Of s, w. Baker,
who il q candidate for City Auditor at
the coming republican convention.
Mr.. Baker was born in Pennyslvsnia In
ls4o, came to Iowa in 1869 settling
near Norwalk where he spent IA years
on the farm, 16 years ago. he come to
the settling In Capital City, he grad
uated from the Iowa Business College
in 1872, he is an excellent accountant
and book keeper and for several years
he was member OF the Capital Park
school board, ne was to young to take
part in the war Of the rebellion and
yet he was q rank unionist, he furnish
q SON who was . member Of the 5lst in
the late war. Mr.. Baker is a life long
republican,, he has been assistant Audi.
tor under the present Auditor Mr..
Hanger and he has complete know
ledge Of the entire Office.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-02

There is no better medicine for tho
babies than Chamb erlain's Cough
Remedy. Its pleasant taste and prompt
and effectual cures make it q favorlte
with mothers and small children. 1t
quickly cures their coughs and colds
preventing pneumonia or other serious
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we have been able to learn. 1t NOS
only cures Group but when given ~
soon as the croupy cough appear'' will
prevent the attack. In cases OF whoop.
ing cough it liquties the tough mucous,
milking il easier to expectorate, ana
lessons the severity and frequency OF
the paroxysms of coughing, thus de-
priving that disease of all dangerous
consequences. For sale by all Drug
gists.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-02
PARK COMMISSIONER.

The name of NJ. T. Russell an old
and highly esteemed citizen, has
announced his name as candidate
for City Park Commissioner, the
second term. Mr.. Russell was born
in Indiana in 1896, came to Iowa
in 1868, entering the grain business.
He is veteran of the ciyilwar, a
member of the 51st Indiana Volun-
teers, and like many other patriots,
he suffered the ills and hardships.
He was in many hard fought battles
and won a medal of honor at Stone
River, and suffered the extreme hor-s
rors Of Libby Prison for one year.
He is a colored mans friend. and
many time has given aid and as
sistance to the race. An active re-
publican worker, and his past expe.
rience as q member of the commiss.
ion fits him to discharge the verious
duties with ease. He will be pleas.
ed to receive any support, and mer.
it's your consideration.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-02
NEWTON NOTES.

NC " Ivan ANO C0ss t
Miss Clara Miller has returned from
her visit with friends In Marshalltown
and Toledo.
Mrs. VIM. johnson was on the sick
list last week. butts much improved at
present.
Mrs. John Anderson departed for Dav.
export Thursday afternoon. where she
will join her husband and make their
future home In that city
Miss Rosie Pillow has been quite i'll
with typhoid fever. but Is rapidly re-
covering.
Miss Hattie Mayes is visiting friends
in OttumWa.
Miss Lettie Miller was victim OF
rheumatism last week.
A choir has recently been organized
In the A. M. E. church and are to be
congratulated upon the choice selec-
lions they render.
Mrs. Jason Green is suffering with la
grippe.
On last Tuesday evening the members
and friends Of the A. NJ. e. church re-
minded their pastor, Rev. Basf1eld and
wife Of the fact that It was their fifth
wedding anniversary. The evening
was pleasantly spent in music, brief
impromptu speeches, etc.
The entertainment and box supper
given by the Willing Workers at the A.
NJ. E. church Friday evening proved to
be both a social and financial success
The program consisted Of productions
from colored authors. The Rotations
were productions Of Dunbar and Car
ruthers Parker Of Omaha and Misses
Phillis Wheatley and Jennie Washing
The songs by Gussie L. Davis, J. F.
Moseley Of Des Moines and Earnest
Buckner Of OskaloOsa.
Miss Lulu Fine has been indisposed
for several days, but is better at this
writing.
Miss Emma Mayes has returned from
an extended visit with friends In Dies
Moines.
Mr.. A. Hayes has been a victim. Of
asthma for several weeks.
Mr.. Arthur Hill Of Colfax was the
guest Of Newton friends last Friday,
and attended the box supper In the
evening. ....
Rev. Basfield's baby was quite sick
last week, but Is reported as being bet
ter.
Mrs. Marshall Fielding Of Colfax
made business trip to our city last
Thursday.
Mr.. George Lucas Of Ewart was
Newton visitor Thursday.