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The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1901-03-01
EDUCATIONAL COLUMN,
By County Supt. L. r. Clark.

The Twelfth Biennial Report of the
State Superintendent OF Public In
structiOn has been issued. 1t shows
the school population for the state for
the year 1900 to be sos, 1854. All in
crease of 4, ,724 over that of 1899. The
number of teachers employed for the
school year ending June 80, 1900, was
ll,513, an increase of 705 over the
number employed the preceding year.
Average salary of male teachers per
month for 1900, S42.05, an increase OF
$l.7l over 1899. Average salary OF
female teachers per month for 1900,
$35 20, an increase of 81 .26 over 1899.
Number of scho oolhOuses built in 1900,
1872, an increase of "a over 1899.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1901-03-01

A law has passed both houses of the
legislature requiring every county to
appropriate Que hundred dolla.s to
the Normal Institute fund. There is
a small balance on hand in the insti-
tute fund in this county, and with this
liberal aid we will be able to provide
for the best Institute ever held. Your
county superintendent has an ampi-
tion to see an enrolment of sixty at
the next session. IF teachers will help
him out this number can easily be
reached
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1901-03-01
OFFICIAL STATEMENT
By JIM. Lewis. Jr.

AT Kinsley, State of Kansas, at the
close of business on the 9th day of
Feb, 1901:
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1901-03-01

Governor Stanley has signed the
bill permitting adjoining school dis
tricts to disorgani and consolidate
into a single district and provide for
the transportation of pupils. A full
discussion of this bill and its work
ings will be given in a later ISSUE
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-06
KANSAS CITY SALOONS CLOSED.
The First Time in Six Yesrs--But One
Arrest Mazda far Eahlre

The First Time in Six Yesrs--But One
Arrest Made for Failure.
Kansas City, Mo, May h,-saloons In
Kansas City were closed tight today, the
first time in six yenrs. But one arrest for
failure to respect Mayor Reeds order was
mnde, and one of the quietcst days for a
long time was the result Saloon keepers
spent an active day, however. circulating
petition to be presented to tho mayor
and police commissioners giving their side
Of TT question, and requesting n rcsump-
ton OF the old regime. A mass meeting
under the auspices OF the Law Enforce
ment Leaguc. attended by 800 men. wns
held and strong resolutions commenting
the mayor and police commissioners FOR
their actions were adopted They are de
termned TO keep up the agitation Tor
Sunday closing, ana n committee was ap-
pointed to serve notices against saloon
keepers who may fail to observe the law.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-06
THE CORRUPT INDIAN SERVICE.
Civil Service Reform League Points Out
the Abuses

SiVsl. service Reform LEAGUE Points Ont
the Abuses.
New York, May ga report by thc 4,
vestgating committee of the Nntlnn,l
Civtl Service Reform league on conditions
IN the indian service-with particular ref.
erence to the appointment of agonts-un
der the present administration. has becn
mailed to the council of the league. The
iaets and recommendations contained in
the report have been submitted to Prcsi
dent Mckinley. The report says in part;
Under the system of patronage appotnt.
ments. the wards If the nation have many
SaSes been desnoiled by fraudulent con
large sums of money In violation Of inyy
while the morals of the Indians have
heen corrupted 10y the example of caro-.
takers who are often drunken, brutal IL.
centious and dishonest,
Recently the secretary Of the interior re
quested that the bids for the leasing or
the indian lands should he under the ,ll.
rect supervision of the Indian bureau ana
NOT, as formerly, upon the reservations
The result Of this system and eynosure or
the fraudulent use Of Indian lands already
shows q net gain to the Indians of nhont
Sloo,OoN, the greater part If which was
upon the Usage reservation alone Notn.
ing could better illustrate the enormous
waste ana the speculation which have eX
tsted In the past in respect to this one
feature Of Indian administration.
number OF instances are cited show.
lug now agents have abused their pawe,
Tor their own peeuniary benefit and with
demorall2ing consequences to tho lpliauS.
me report says IT 10 evident that what
ever temporary Improvement may be made
by changes In the personnel of the In
d'an service No lasting reform ear hc In
nugnratcd without change In the system
Itself
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-06

all three by the practical destruction Of
our city by fire on May 8 The portion
destroyed comprises 14o squares In the
heart of the business and most popuiuus
portion of the city, covering an area about
two miles long and thrce-auarters Of a mile
wide, Twenty thousand of our citizens are
homeless. Among the victims are those
who would under no circumstances refuse
to help the needy. Help our people and
heed our call for assistance.
'All correspondence should he addressed
to w n. Webster, general secretary, Jack
sonvlllc, Fla"
The majority of the property owners who
suffered losses have announced their IN
tention of rebuilding as soon as the debris
can be removed.
The city is rapidly recovering from the
shock and excitement following the lire,
ana work actually hegins tn morrow on sew
eral sites In the fires path
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-06
INSURANCE COMPANY LOSSES.
Some of Them viii Have to Settle
Large Claims.


New YORK 1F5 S-~Ihe losses which VIII
fan on the fire Insurance companies as a re.
su1t az +be Icclson,tl,a ara wore ro,ort,d
s".' VI NV '"'"sUnN NC nv wy lcp"''eu
t"iaY to range between $1'Uoo0 and
SlsO0o,0o0 for the total.
Most nf ,bo co,,no,ios ,closo ,o,.oso,,t,
~ '"' ""''V ''P''''"'''
yves were seen touay by reporters said
that 1t was too heavy yet to estimate their
ioeses with ana. oxoc,rese IN Al ,,tani,h.
Wv" ny ~ ~ ~
lew mad received dispatches from their
local agents which at all specified what
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-06
EXPOSITION GROUNDS OPEN
But Buildings Were Closed-Band Gave
Sacred Music Concert.

But Buildings Were CIosed-Band Gave
Sacred Music Concert.
Buffao a. Y, May 5.-The first Sun
day OF the Pan-Ameriaan exposition brought
out a good sized crowd Peaceful strolling
along the terraces and resting on the
benches within hearing of the sacred band
concert on the plaza, and uninterrupted
sauntering on the midway were the few
indulgences of the Sunday sight-seers, The
gates were open but the buildings were
closed. Guards stood by the doors of the
great exhibit buildings and told the Wis
itors that no one wonld he allowed TO
enter. Criers announced that they were
ready for business on the midway, but
they were promptly notified by the expo
sltlon police 10 close their shows. They
did so under protest, and 4 test case Will
be tried to decide whether the midway
coneessionarles have 4 right to give their
exhibition.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-06
HELP JACKSONVILLE SUFFERERS.
He Gives Best Who Gives Quickly in Case
of This Kind.

The calamity which has Fla an
unparalleled in the of loss
More than 10000 people
and the majority them condition
restitution They stand clothing
bedding and shelter When these
people of Jacksonville responded noby
duty to return that charity prosperity strength
should literally Jackson
Vile Houston ought
The Post will receive
nit Jacksonville
tribute this worthy in
promptly and response appeal
liberal other
already
Don't be called your once
will
Houston
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-06
WAR IN COLOMBIA CONTINUES.
The Revolution Has Deqenerated into
Guerrilla Fighting.

ne revolution Has Deqenerated into
Guerrilla Fighting.
Kingston. jamaica, May 5.-Claude c.
Mallett the British consul Mt Panama, mr..
rived here today on the steamer Astro.
on his way TO England, MIR, Mallett was
interviewed by the representative of the
Associated Press on the conditions In Co.
lombia and said that the revolution there
had degenerated into guerrilla warfare,
and that the strength of the rebels was
not known One week perhaps 5000 men
are In the field, while the next week
there will be but 1000 as the rebels are
In the habit Of returning to their homes
IN order to gather supplies, aud the fol-
Rowing week they urc out in full force
again The Colombian government has
taken the strlctcst precautions TO guard
the more important towns Of the country
especially Panama, which is considered To
be perfectly safe. In spite Of the strong
gurrisous, however. the rebels occasionally
manage 10 get near enough 10 the towns
to inhict damage by sniping. No rccog.
nized attack has been made during the
past two months,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-06
u. =. 7. Bowlln,
A. Annual 10 Printera.

Jacksonville Fla. May 1.-The following
was !ssned today: ITO members OF the
International Typographical union; The
appalling disaster that has befalen Jack
sonyllle has not failed TO claim It's share
of Victims among our craftsmen. Our
membership Is dfty-aye and Of this mum
her one-half are made homeless. Because
Of the burning Of job offices. some OF our
members VIII be compelled 10 leave the
city and seek employment elsewhere. The
loss TO our offices viii be $4,000 to 500.
600. II one-half Of the members OF the
International union will contribute - cents
each the total VIII go long way toward
removing the present distress. We there
fore appeal 10 our fellow craftsmen
throughout the country to render such us
slstance as they may feel able to do Con
trihutions should be made payable 70 joe
sherhouse, president, and Charles Leidy.
Charles Leidy.
II Z. Chamber,
"rr; (; Sharper.
Executive Committee ]. T. U. No. 60.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-06
Three Others Were Fatally and Sew
eral Slightly Injured.
A FREIGHT TRAIN ON A CROSSING
Blocked the firemen... Crew Refused
to Move Train and Were Arrested.
THE ORIGIN OF THE FIRE IS UNKNOWN
The Structure Was an Old Wooden One
and Was Completely Consumed
Before Firemen Reached Scene.

Chicago, May 5.-sevcn persons were
burned to death three fatally Injured aud
several others slightly burned and other
wise injured in fire that destroyed Il
three-story apartment building at 03le
Marquette avenue, South Chicago, early
today The dead are.
MRS. JOSEPHINE COOLEY,
MABEL, COOLEY, q years old, daughter
of Mrs. Cooley,
ANNIE COOLEY, 10 months old, daugh.
ter OF Mrs Cooley,
PETER SOCK owner OF the building,
MRS. PETERSON.
VICTORIA SoOK,
NICHOLAS SOCK.
The seriously injured are:
William Cooley, husband of Mrs. Cooley,
badly burned; will die
Louisa Christiansuu, face and body
buried; will probably die.
Mabel Christianson, 2-year-old daughter
of Mrs Christlanson, severely burned; Will
die.
Harry Murphy, slightly burned aud both
legs broken by jumping from third-story
window; viii recover
john Sock, badly burned aud bruised
about body, will recover.
Mrs. Julia Erwin, burned and bruised.
while the occupants Of the burning build
Ing were struggling with the smoke and
flames In the hope Of forcing their way to
safety, the firemen who were responding
to the alarm were yainly waiting for 4
freight train which blocked the way OF
the Gre engines to move away from the
crossing and give an open road to the
hrr. Captain Driseon of the lire depart
ment called to the conductor and brake
men to move the train, but they refused
to comply with his request, and the police
were aent for aud the crew were arrested.
Then, under orders OF the tire murshal,
the train was backed from the crossing
but, by the time the ilremen reached the
burning building, the structure had been
destroyed, Scattered among the embers
were found the oharred remains of the vic
Tins The bodies were burned beyond re-
cognltion and were identified in various
ways.
The train crew. who live at Elkhnrt,
Ind, are being held without BAIL await
Ing the verdict Of the coroners Inquest
The origin of the tire Is unknown. The
building was an old one, built OF wood,
and buried so rapidly chat nh hope OF
escape by slalrways was cut OF before the
occupants were aware Of the IRE.
officials of the Lake Shore and Michigan
Southern railway, on whose tracks the tam
Is said to have blocked the ire department.,
assert that they have evidence that the
blocklng only lasted "a few minutes, aud
the members OF the train crew did every
thing In their power to make way for the
ire engines. Conductor Brown, who was
arrested claims one Of the hremen M
coupled the air brakes without turning the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-06
DELEGATES HAVE ARRIVED HOME.
Cuban Commission Sent 10 Washinuton
Arriued At Havana Nesterdau

Cuban Commission Sent to Washington
Arrived at Havana Yesterday.
Havana, May 5,-Thc special commission
OF the 4'uban constitutional convention,
who went TO Washington to obtain bet
ter knowledge of the intention Of the United
states government regarding Cuba, arrived
here early this morning They were met
by delegation of Cubans ana by Colonel
scott, representing The military governor
Senior Ilorente said that the commission
had had several conferences during the
trip, and that an understanding had been
reached. He explained, however, that II
would be necessary to hold another meet.
Ing tomorrow, whom the report Of the com
mission would be drawn up and a call Is
sned for conference with the other dele
gates.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-06
A MEXICAN NATIONAL HOLIDAY.
People Celebrate Victory Over French
ThirtY-nine Years Aao.

''''T T0T'c V"'o WV
Mexico City, May 5.-The national holi
day, cmmemorating the victory of the
Mexican forces over the French and lnpc-
rialists Mt pnchla, thirty.nine years ago,
waa celebrated all over the republic aud
with the usual enthusiasm. President Diaz
AMI suite, With u large number of dis
tingu,Shed people. Went In the morning 10
san Fernando cemetery, whore they placed
wreath on the tomb Of General Zaragoza,
leader Of the victorious Mexican forces
The city was decorated and the president
was greeted with tokens OF public cnthus.
lasm. The president ana party then drove
to the Plains la Vaqultn, where he was
received with a salute Of twenty-one guns.
Military maneuVers then took place. The
In fine condition. several thousand hrlng on
the field There were many gratultnus
amusemeuts for the people In the city dur.
ing the afternoon
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-06
o. NJ. Cooke Badly Hurt,

Cheppell Hill, Texas, May 5.--Thls morn
Ing telegram to Mr.. c. II, Cooke from
Dallas told Of the terrible accident 10
his brother, Mr. owen n. Cooke. happening
there by train running over him last
night Just at dark
Mr.. Cooke was born ana raised here HIS
wife, who resides here, left for Dallas this
evening; also Mas. NJ. j Cooke his mother,
will 70 TO him
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-06
INDIAN eTRoNeHoLDs OCCUPIED.
Federal Troops Rapidly Taking Hold OF
indian Headnuarters

Merida Yucatan, May 5.--Thcre 81 great
enthusiasm over the national holiday. and
Thanksgiving services were held in all the
churches for the downfall Of the Mayas'
stronghold. Chan Santa Cruz was today
formally occupied by the Federal troops
and the State foree4 President Diaz tele
graphed his congratulations TO the troops
ana their commanders. Pure rejoicing Is
going on In every town In Yucatan ana
Campeehe. The Federal troops are rapidly
by the Indians.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-06
WEATHER INFORMATION.
Probabilities.

Washington. May D. East Texas Fair
Monday and Tuesday; partly cloudy; fresh
to southerly winds.
Oklahoma aud Indian Territories Fair
Monday ana Tuesday; increasing cloudi-
ness, with rain; variable winds.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-06

st. Petersburg, May 6.-Durins the last
few days there have been Wholesale ar
rests and seizures IN connection with She
alleged revolt on missionary movement. 1t
Is reported that persons Of high position
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-06
lohr h. Reilly, president of the board of
rade wired the committee of Jackson
Vile $500, and more win follow.
Savannah 10 Raise Funds

Savannah, Ga, May 5.-Mayor Myers
has called Il meeting OF citizens. to be held
in the city hall at noon tomorrow. to take
action with respect to sending aid to Jack
sonville. The railroads viii furnish free
for relief supplies.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-06

Miami Contributes Clothing and Money.
Miami Fla. May 5At a citizens meet
ing his afternoon, ten cases of clothing
and considerable sum of money was
donated to the Jacksonville sufferers. Hon.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-06
Mckinley Cart Help kruner.

London, May G-The Geneva correspond
ent of the Daily Mail asserts that President
Mckinley has Informed Mr.. Kruger that
he can, not aid him, either officially or I'M
officially.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-06
sd. Louisans Are Gamma.

ST. Louis, May 5-St Louis bankers.
business men, merchants and mnmfactur-
ers to the number Of la5 departed today
on trip to the State of Texas. They viii
remain away nearly two weeks,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-06
EIGHT PERSONS STABBED
BY an Insane Man in a Swedish Hos
initial

pItaT.
Grenna. sweden, May While baroness
Augusta Ven Dusen was Introducing pa
tient named Nehrnann into hospita! for
mental disease here, Nehrmann became
Violent, seized knife aud stabbed tge
baroness and her three daughters. The
patient then escaped to the street IN his
understanding, tried TO force entrance into
several honses and attacked ana wounded
hEe persons before being overpowered. One
OF .he daughters Of the baroness has sue
cnmbed to her wounds.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-06
DENNlsoN REPORTED CAPTURED.

British Correspondent at Capetown Re-
ports Capture of British Scouts.
London, May 6.News has arrived here.
SAYS the Capetown correspondent Of tho
Dally ENpress that Colonel Dcnnison win
q patfoI q scouts has been captured rbe
scene scene OF the capture is not known in Cane.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-06
NEW YORK ASKED FOR HELP.
Merchants Association Committee Is
Informed of What Is Needed.

Informed of What Is Needed.
New York, May 5.1lhe Jacksonville
emergency committee of the Merchants as.
ISOLATION of this city, organized to send re-
lief to Jacksonville, Fla, today received
the following kilograms;
"Tallahassee. Fla, May Food supplies
needed MS Temporary relief. Jacksonville
association Will issue call, which win be
furnished you, giving class Of supplies need
ed The people Of Florida appreciate your
noble work, and in their name thank you.
tSignedl wv S. Jennings,
Governor"
Jacksonville. Fla May 5,--One hundred
and thfty-six blocks, covering the best res
idence and business portion Of this citr,
burned and about 10000 people home .ess
and destitute. Our people responding 10
orally but demand is for help beyond our
ability to meet.
(Signedl u. r. i. Bowlin,
Mayor
To Mayor Bowlln a telegram was sent
telling him that the citizens OF New York
would respond nobly TO his appeal for
food, cothing cots, household goods.
drugs. etc, as soon as they know just what
Is needed. and the emergency committee
would meet tomorrow, with the old Gal
weston relief committee to take action
upon receipt of any definite information.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-06
REACHED HIS DESTINATION.
The Duke Of Cornwall and York Has Ar
rived at Melbourne, Australia.

Melbourne, May 5.--one hundred tnous.
and sightseers throngcd the streets Of
Melbourne today to view the beautiful
decorations in honor of the duke and
duchess OF Cornwall and York. Lord Hone.
toun, the governor general. accompanied
on Lady Hopetoun. visited the Ophir this
duchess. The weather Is beautiful.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-06

mn reputation are Involved Several nun.
dred persons have been arrested drrsny
the last forty..cight hours, Including num-
Der of prominent men.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-06
General Ohnervation..

Observations taken by the United States
weather bureau at D, "a, 75th meridian
time: Rain.
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Executive Committee !, T. q. 10. 81
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1901-08-03

Washington, July 30.-Mr. Rockhill
has reported to the state department
that the negotiation in Pekin will close
within two weeks with a signatory
protocol by all of the powers.
The Russian government has signi-
fed It's intention OF not further pl esS'
ing tne question at present of the
eventual increase of the import GUS
toms duties beyond per cent (the
present figure). 1t is agreed that in
case the revenues of China are not
sufficient for the payment of interest
and principal the powers are to ex-
anime the revenues and determine
what changes are necessary in order
to supply the deficiency. The imperial
maritime customs are to be included
in this arrangement.
The British minister is satisfied
with this arrangement, and the whole
question of financial measures is
therefore settled. The 450,000,00
taels, constituting the indemnity, are
to be converted into gold at the equiv
alent of the tael value on the 1st of
last April. In case the import duties
are subsequently increased the free
list will have to be abolished, except
for cereals; but it is understood that
compensation will in that case be
asked for, probably the financial par
ticipation of China in even the water
approaches of Shanghai and Tientsin.
All the principal points of the nego-
tiations are now settled, and it is ex-
pected that the results will be sum-
married. in the final protocol within
two weeks. and that all the powers
will become signatories.
In connection with the indemnity
payments a question has arisen
whether the United States govern
ment will take it's share to be issued
by China in American gold or in
pounds sterling. The disposition of
,Ils government is to take the bonds
in the form that will be the least in
convenient to the Chinese govern
ment, and in the interest of uniform
ity it is probable that the payments
will be paid in pounds sterling.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1901-08-03
Musicians Well Pnid.

London, July 30.-Never before have
singers and operate stars received such
very large sums for performing in private
houses as they have received this season.
Kubelik, the youthful violinist is easily
the lion of the lot. He never played at a
private concert for less than l20 guineas,
and generally got 200, and there was
scarcely an evening that he was not found
at the house of some millionaire, One
well known woman gave a Kubelik party
each week, and, not satisfied with paying
him the maximum sum for his services
presented the violinist with a Stradivarius
worth 1850. Nine Melba's London
agent asserts that she has received 500
guineas twice for appearing at private
parties Paderewski got 1000 guineas for
two performances in houses on Carlton
House terrace. In many cases these large
sums are paid by Americans.