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an indemnity for the lives of Italians who
had been lynched should not be refused
but that ne considered that indemnities
ought not to be regarded as a set off to
the crimes committed.
At the same time, continued the speak
err 1T was impossible to compel the fam
lilies of the victims to renounce the in
IDENTITIES spontaneously offered them
The Italian Government, continued the
Foreign Minister, would ask for no indem-
mites as the price of the blood of its citi-
zens, but it would not object if indemnf-
ties were given to the relatives of the de-
ceased.
The Italian Government acted upon the
principle. concluded Signor Prinetti, that
Italy should insure her subjects abroad
with an effective but not arrogant protec-
ton, which was inspired by the senti-
ments OF civilization legality and modera-
ton which she had hitherto exhibited in
her relations with foreign states in which
her sons had met with open and fruitful
hospitality.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-21
BRITISH CAPITALISTS
ARE NOT YET READY
Story About the Prospective Oil Field
Magnates Is Now Termed
Premature

LONDON, Dec. 21.-The cable dispatches
received here from New York announcing
that British capitalists have acquired a
substantial interest in the Texas oil fields
and large quantities of Texas oil will be
shipped to Rouen, Havre, Middlesborough
and London are premature. Efforts are
being made to organize a company to eff
feet this, but it is not expected that it will
be formed before the middle Of January
The report that Ex-Governor Hogg of
Texas is coming over here is incorrect. as
are also the statements regarding the in
tention to purchase British steamers
Transportation will not figure in the one
rations of the company
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-21
CoNGER GIVES NEWS
TO CHINA TRAVELLERS
American Minister Supplies Informa-
tion About the Dangers That
Beget the Tourist.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2O.-Minister Con-
ger has reported to the State Department
certain correspondence between himself
and the Chinese Government regarding
the precautions to be taken by foreigners
travelling in the inland districts of China
to insure their personal safety.
The Board of Foreign Affairs has re-
quested that in accordance with treaty
provisions travellers in the interior of the
country and away from the vicinity OF
the treaty ports should always be provid-
ed with passports. 1t is further desired
that travellers give the local authorities
notice in advance of their intention to go
farther, in order that the authorities of
the province toward which they are trav-
cling may be notified and suitable guard
be dispatched with them to protect them
from harm.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-21
Piles Cured Without the Knife.

Itching, Blind Bleeding or Protruding Piles
Nc Cure, No Pay. All druggists are authorized
by manufacturers of Pazo Ointment to refund
money where 1t fails to cure any caseSof piles
matter OF how long standing. Cures ordinary
cases III six days; worst cases in fourteen days
One application gives ease and rest. Relieves
itching instantly. This is a new discovery, and
Is the only pile remedy sold on positive guar
antee, no cure no pay. "A free sample will be
sent by mail to any one sending name and ad-
dress. Price, 50c If your druggist don't keep
i. in stock send soc in stamps and we will for
ward full size box by mail Manufactured by
PARIS MEDICINE CO.. st. Louis Mo-. who
also manufacture the celebrated cold cure
Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-21

gotiations to the construction of an 18TH
mian canal. Also it is stated with equal
Roosevelt has in the strongest terms ex-
pressed to Secretary Hay his earnest de-
sire that he shall remain in the Cabinet,
of which he forms one of the principal
props. Thus, according to the statement,
the Seoretarys inclinations and the Presi-
dents desires run together and there is
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-21
CRANE MAY GET PORTFOLIO
Governor of Massachusetts Likely to
Succeed Gage.


WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-Winthrop
Murray Crane, Governor of Massachn-
setts, was the first caller at the White
House this morning, arriving at 7:4o and
taking breakfast with the President. Gov
ernor Crane by singular coincidence
came from New York on the same train
with Secretary Gage. leaving there at
midnight. The Governor went to the
Arlington Hotel, where he registered in
an infinitesimally small hand, w. H
Crane, Dalton, Mass Then he called a
cab and disappeared. The early BIRD
catches the worm, it is said, and the sig
nificance of Cranes early breakfast at
the White House is that he may have
caught there the Secretaryship OF the
Treasury, If not for himself, then for
some other good New England Republic
can.
President Roosevelt has determined to
go to that part of the country for sue
cessor to Secretary Gage, and for several
days he has been asking New England
congressman about Governor Crane and
about other New Englanders who have
special qualifications as business men and
financiers. In the course of his search
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-21

BAKERSFIELD. Dec. 2o-D- A. Urquhart
who was recently convicted of forgery and
who pleaded guilty to another charge, was
to-day sentenced to ten years Imprisonment
by Superior Judge Mahon. The prisoner was
given one year on the charge which he was
found guilty and nine years that to which
he pleaded guilty
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-21

W IOnO as soon as II6SluSHl
Roosevelt can find a suitable
successor, and he has so Informed the
President. Gage would like to be re-
ueved before spring. The President has
done all he could to dissuade Secretary
Gage from retiring and will probably con-
tinue to use his efforts in that direction.
Secretary Cages determination to retire
was made known to the President some
little time ago, just how long is not
known. The long conference between the
President and the Secretary before the
Cabinet meeting which followed the Sec
retarys return from New York, where he
attended the banquet of the Bankers AS
sociation last night, had nothing TO do
with the question of the Secretarys res
ignation. 1t related to the matter of the
removal of Appraiser Wakeman.
After the Cabinet meeting Secretary
Gage declined to say anything about the
rumors of his resignation beyond the sim
pie statement that he had not formally"
resigned.
what l may or may not do eventually
l am not prepared to say now" said the
Secretary. But I can say that the rela-
tions between the President and myself
are perfectly cordial. He would do almost
anything l would ask and I would do
almost anything he might ask
In view of the repeated publications of
late to the general effect that Secretary
Hay is about to retire from the Cabinet,
a statement is given with full authority
touching this subject substantially to the
effect that Secretary Hay does not now
contemplate retirement from the Cabinet.
This statement applies not only to the
present moment, but to that indefinite
period fixed by the conclusion of the ne
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-21
New RAYMOND Hotel Opened.

PASADENA, Dec. 20-The new Ray
mond Hotel, valued at $500, 900, was opened
last night with a reception to 1000 guests.
The hotel was built during the last eight
months on the site Of the old Raymond, i,
which burned nearly seven years ago.
Nearly all Of its 275 rooms have been en-
gagged.
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the name of Governor Crane was sug-
gested or came to him, and he was at
once invited to Washington. The result
nor Crane now has under consideration
the question of whether he could so ar
range his political and business affairs as
to accept the Secretaryship of the Treas
ury if it should be formally offered to
him.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-21
Stops the Cough

AND works Of the cold. Laxative Brorno
Quintne Tablets cure cold In ona day No
Cure. No Pay. Price 25 cents
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-21

Beautiful Children-See California types in
Wasp's Christmas number. Cosmopolitan Cali
fornia Illustrated.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-21
CAGE TO RETIRE FROM CABINET,
BUT HAY WILL RETAIN PORTFOLIO
Secretary of the Treasury Says He Has Not formally Resigned but
His Intention Is RequiSh Place Cabinet Before Spring
Soon President Roosevelt Can Select Suitable

no foundation for the report that Secre-
tary Hay is to leave his post.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-21

NEW York, Dec. 10, 1901
Sir: As counsel for Rear Admiral Sampson
have the honor to request that the de-
r,artunent. the below stated. strike
out or officially disapprove that portion of
Admiral DeWey's opinion fled in connection
with the proceedings Of the Schey court of
INQUIRY in which he stated his view to be
that Commodore Schley was in absolute
ruand at the naval battle of Santiago.
n Commodore Schley was not in command
at that battle.
II. The President Of the United States and
the Navy Department had decided that Ad-
rniral Sampson was in command at that bat
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-21

T. LOUIS, Dec. a.-The Cover
nors of tJur Louisiana Pur '-ls's7
States-Minnesota NebrasAa, III ~
~ kansas and missouri 80 the
members of Congress anu - t-
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-21

came aware of Of the fact that the % pgotee ST
Of Stayton & Campbell on behalf Of Ad-
miral Sampson had reached Secretary
Long, and he made request of the Secre-
tary to be furnished with an official COPY
of the protest, but was informed that as
the protests of both adnirals at that time
were being considered by the judge advo-
cate general the Secretary could not take
immediate action on the request Secre-
tary Long went to the White House some
time before the Cabinet meeting, and it is
understood he took with him the two doc
uments.
In the event that Secretary Long an
proves the recommendation of Captain
Lemly and Hanna it is said on reliable
authority that the suggestion will be
made to the President by Admiral
Schleys counsel that be appoint board
OF three eminent lawyers, one TO be Sc
llected by himself and one each to be Sc
lected by Admiral Schley and Admiral
Sampson, this board to weigh the evil
The Washington bee., 1901-05-25
SCHOOL INTERESTS

Glasgow spends { 100000 a year on
building, $4,000 of which is for
churches and schools.
Although in the last 90 years the
population of Europe has only in
creased SO per cent, the number of
children attending school has grown
in the same period by $50 per cent.
The four great Scottish universities
are in a very bad way financially. All
of them are appealing for funds, and
it is said that a sum of at least S10,-
100000 is needed to bring them up to
the level of modern requirements.
The members of the Toronto pub
lie school board have made up their
minds that they don't like the vertical
writing. Under an order just adopted
the Toronto boys and girls win here
after slant their letters to the right.
Parents and guardians in Green
wood county, Kan, complain that
questions far beyond reasonable limit
are asked of even the younger chill
dren. At a recent examination the
following were among the questions
put: What is meant by free trade {?
Imperialism? Protection? Expan
sion? Write briefly on the following
topics: Missouri Compromise, bred
Scott Decision, Kansas-Nebr8ska Act" 4"
The Washington bee., 1901-05-25
BOTH WERE OFFENDED.
the Windiest Corner in Chi
cagO, the Windy City.

The Chicago Daily News, which re-
ports this incident, says the wind was
blowing great guns, and about the
Masonic temple it was getting in
double work. The girl came down
Washington street toward State hold
ing to her hat with both hands and
the man rounded the corner Of the
temple with his head lowered to face
the gale. Naturally they ran squarely
into each other.
The wind whipped the long skirt of
the young woman around the knees
of the astonished man, who lost his
balance and grabbed her fervently
about the neck
''Sir!" she shrieked, what do you
mean?"
''Madam!" he gasped, still strug-
Cling with the skirt which clung te-
naciously, 'let me go!"
let you got" she repeated, ind;g-
nantly. when 1 can't get away from
you!"
Neither can L" roared the an
guished man. The skirt held him and
The Washington bee., 1901-05-25

that the cat was invaluable as a
Watchdog" having once tackled sin
gle-handed, or rather four-footed. a
gang of burglars who forced an en-
tranceto Brimley's store and effective
- driven them away with the loss of
several clawsful of hair and flesh.
When the news of Old Mats death
became known everybody in Narberth
felt as if an old friend. had gone from
their midst, and ii was determined to
give Mat such a funeral as never be-
fore fell to the lot of a cat. A small
casket, lined with silk, was made and
covered by a silk coat made for the
purpose. Into this the battle-scarred
body Of Old Mat was reventiaIIy laid.
The funeral ceremonies were held in
the back parlor of The Brimley house
hold. Harry Brimley delivered an ex-
haustive eulogy over the remains. and
then ali hands retired to the cemetery.
situated in the backyard. In the cen
ter of the lawn a deep grave had been
dug, and around this the mourners
ranged Themselves. By John Calter
and Harry NJ. Humes, who acted as
pallbearers, the casl1et was lowered
amid an impressive silence.
The following day a neat little stone
was erected over Old Mats grave.
The Washington bee., 1901-05-25
American DeDt0I Association

813 1lTH ST.. NORTHWEST.
The Best Dental Work at the Lowest
Prices.
Full Upper or Lower Set Of Teeth
guaranteed in every particular 800
Good set of teeth, well made, good
$500.
Partial sets S2.oO
Repairing IS cents
Gold crowns $500
White crowns $500
Gold Filings SI.oo
Platinum Filings Is cents
Cement Filings so cents
Cleaning teeth SI.oo
If you have set of teeth that DO
not fit perfectly we will take the teeth
and make a new plate (useing the same
teeth perfect in every respect tor 81.
10 per cent Reduction on all work OF
a. 90 more for the next 81 days.
Arrangements have been made by
which invalids or others unable 10
come to the Office can bevis'ted at their
homes and the dental work done
there. Write to US for lticulars.
The Washington bee., 1901-05-25
FUNERAL FOR A CAT.
"iu MAT Was Buried in PennsyI-
Vanin with Impressive Ger
emOnies and Honors

Dld you ever hear of a cats funeral?
Such occurrences are very rare. but
at Narberth, Pa, the other week scores
OF people attended such a ceremony
over the remains of Old Mat. a general
village favorite.
Old Mat had certainly earned as
much right to be called "a wen-known
ana OLD respected citizen" as many
who walked on two legs less than he
did. He was only cat, but by his con-
sPlcuous sagacity, his purring kind
ness and his undaunted courage he
had gained the respect of every inhab-
liant of Narberth and the surrounding
country. Perhaps stray dogs learned
to respect him most of all.
George L. Brimley was nominally
the owner of Old Mat, and he declares
The Washington bee., 1901-05-25
ADELAIDE RISTORI.
Famous Italian Trugedienne. Now 50
Years Uf Age, About To Marry
the Mayor of Turin.

Adelaide E.stori, the italian tra-
gea.rnue of the second and third
quarter of the last century, who is
au"a. ro marry the mayor of Turin,
>mor tasana, is now so years old
aa. has been living in retirement
since 1875. Her farewell perform
l-ae was given in Manchester, Eng
aa. ou November S of that year.
IN --,- She reappeared on a few oc-
l1snnr as Lady Macbeth with all
her odd distinction if not her fire.
"..ar. was born i'm Fruill of parents
WHO were Themselves actors. Her
-st triumph was in 1855 at Paris,
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shouId Have spoken Sooner.

A curious accident happened to Nike
Mulcahy, a railroad man of St. Louis.
He was absorbed in the perusal OF
newspaper account Of a prize fight, and
at the same time was catering TO his
stomach by sucking raw eggs. One OF
them contained a live chicken, and II
chirruped as it slid down his throat.
aI'm sorry for YOU, the Irishman sym
pathetically observed, "but you spoke
too late"
The Washington bee., 1901-05-25
T0HN KELVEY RICHARDS.
.,,. Tayvyer Who Has Been Solicitor
General of the United states
since 1897.

T,rr KeIvey Richards, solicitor
-.-.~.r af the United States, whose
e.. was prominently mentioned in
----rar-fen with the appointmet of
...,-rsv general. is an Ohio man.
horn March Is. 1886. He graduated
s--- Harvard coIlegt in 1877, studied
- an. was admitted to the bar in
r.. -aeaT abilities were recognized
-. -ts outset. From 1850 to 1852 he
80. prosecuting attorney Of Law
..~.a county. senator in the Ohio
--..a legislature from 1890 to 1892
The Washington bee., 1901-05-25
IrrenernbIe Loss.

He-I've lost a wealthy aunt.
She-Really? When did she die?
Hs-Oh! she isn't dead; but her
niece has just Tilted Bits.
Employer Ito clerk)-1his is dis
graceful, Jones; here am at the of
fee first.
Clerk-Yes, sir; I have always
been taught to give precedence to my
uperiors-Tit-Bits
The Washington bee., 1901-05-25

the wind held her, defying her strug-
oIes. Her hat was over her eyes,
binding her to the real situation, and
the man was so terrified at the un-
beard.of state of things that lurking
suspicions of feminine foOtpads ruled
him. Just as he was ready TO strike
ont with his firm right fist and the
voung woman was meditatipg attack
inc him with a steel hatpin handy
policeman saw the trouble and res
cued them from each other.
The girl blew west and the man
blew east. and the policeman was the
only one who appeared to enjoy the
Joke.
The Washington bee., 1901-05-25
More Like 1t

Briggs see that Russell Sage SAYS
everybody should save 25 cents out of
every dollar earned.
Niggs-I wonder if he has followed
that rule?
Briggs-No; I think he must have
saved dollar out of every 25 cents
Town Topics.
The Washington bee., 1901-05-25
Animals Killed BIZ Trims

An English signal operator kept an
account of the various animals killed
by the trains along the line where he
was employed. His observation in.
cluded three miles of track. He found
cats, dogs, foxes, hares, rats, rabbits
a sheep, COW, an adder, a hedgehog,
a long-eared bat, hogs, rocks, besides
other more familiar varieties of birds.
Little Chronicle.
The Washington bee., 1901-05-25

e..t.. General If the United States
GuEaIment)
and attorney general of Ohio during
Gar M.Euey's administration, from
ISL. -a r-.a. Iu 1897 he was appoint
cd solicitor general of the United
States.
Nr. Richards is an ardent republic
Oh .l. from his youth has taken an
ar.r. interest IN politics. His public
s.r.... have been many and valua-
be- While state senator he drafted
laws which enabled the state to in
cr.... .r- revenues by taxes upon for
a-u corporations, telegraph, tele-
phone and express companies, and
upon street railroads, electric light,
gas. water. pipe line and similar cor
r-rar..as of "a quasi-public nature.
Til. was q distinct departure in
0L.u.s raN laws. and Mr.. Richards sue
ces.u..E defended it i'm the highest
courts. state and federal. He also
defended and sustained the compul-
s1y education law of Ohio in the su-
prem. court
IT, has argued most Of the impor-
tlat eases submitted to the courts
during the present administration, in
c,I.l- That of the SO-called Porto
R.cm eases in the supreme court. In
some of these battles he has met ex-
Senator Edmunds, eN-Secretary Car
Isle and many others, and all the
Luor- have not been with these
great legal uminaries.
Mr. Richards was married in 1890 to
Anna Willard Steece. and has two
children. @ boy and a girl.
The Washington bee., 1901-05-25
RveB Theref

''Aliss Vingaree they don't haze the
freshies at Vassar college, do thew"
Don't they, though? They made
me buy pound after pound of almond
Outtercups and stand and watch them
while they ate them!"- Chicago Trib-
me.
The Washington bee., 1901-05-25
The Result.

''You don't feel well, eh? What's
the trouble?"
.'WeH, l had a cold. and took lot
of advice about what to do for it.
BROOKLYN life.
The Washington bee., 1901-05-25
Weu Healed.

"Your medicine has helped me won
derfully," she wrote to the patent
medicine house. Three weeks age
I could not spank the baby and now
I am able to thrash my husband
God Bless you!"-Smart Set.
The Washington bee., 1901-05-25
Voice of Experience.

you need a larger desk for all those
papers"
NO, I need a smaller one. I've got
too much room 70 make a mess now."
Chicago Record-Herald.
The Washington bee., 1901-05-25
Henrsnn Evidence.

"Has the family been what is called
'respecta BILE very lOng?"
Il should judge not. The old lady
says has gotten Chicago Times.
Herald.
The Washington bee., 1901-05-25
Well Trimmed.

'He seems to have a trained mind"
That's right. Did you notice how
quick he was in answering Yes, my
dear when his wife called him."
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Washington bee., 1901-05-25

Jasper-'I hear that Bighe'd is inter
ested in amateur thestricals" Jumpuppe
We'll, yes. he is implicated. Town Top
iea
The Washington bee., 1901-05-25

'''-s Italian Tragedienne TO Become
Bride at Eighty)
'.l- Rachel was at the zenith of her
r, -.-, She flung down the gage of
--'-e for supremacy to that great
..'lsN and triumphed. Her recep-
-- ..- -0 England was enthusiastic. in
~, ~, She appeared in Spain and in
~. 'A Holland. in 1861 in Russia. in
- ,. al yoastantinoPle and afterward
,s -' '-..ed States and other parts
.-s world. In 1862 the medal of
'.-.' -' .a the sciences and arts was
Inferred upon her by King William
W. IEa~@.a. Her fayorite charac-
~. We're Nedea, Lady Macbeth,
20 laaedro, Deborah. judith.
p.-,.~ra D.. de Riviera and Camilla.
t.- t.o.. was married To Marquis del
l.'l. l..''l. She was a clever writer. and
~. "reminiscences" published in
~ is hook repIete with accounts
.-" intimate characters of the
,-. people of her time.
m Ancient Egyptian bonnet.
-e Oldest bonnet in the world is
one which was found on the
~ -..l.y Of am Egyptian princess who
W. ~'aut 1000 years before Christ.
The Washington bee., 1901-05-25
EQTI'S EICliIlS.

Ihey saw murder will out. The
bonlnee murder case is a departure
from the reglar custom.
The Washington bee., 1901-05-25

Miss Mabel Br oks Of Second Street
southwest IS confined to her residence
with mild attack of Malaria
The Washington bee., 1901-05-25

Mr. Richard H. Hughes. a steno-
graPner IN one Of the District Courts
anticipates a trip across the ocean
soon. He will visit the Holy Lands"
before returning.
The Washington bee., 1901-05-25

MI. Z; W. Christian, the popular
funeral director, who met with a sad
mlshaP la Sunday night is doing W i
ne Tell through an open trap door al d
Droke two ribs. Dr. Allan is the at
tending physician. ' a.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-09-20
NEIGHBORHOOD
LOCAL NEWS.
HoIsINGTON HUMMINGs.
From the Dispatch.

From the Dispatch.
Mrs. NJ. W. Cobun Of the northern
part of the county, has returned from
a visit to Boston.
Mesdames D. j. Lewis and Leonard
Peugh left Tuesday night for a trip to
YOUNGSTOWN, Pa, and other eastern
points.
W.H. Rice, the band instructor,
recently took out full set of new
band instruments for band he has
organized at Galatia.
Several neg lamps hsve been put
in at the depot platform 80 that the
passengers can see where the depot
ought to be. Another Ne. Pae Is
cent improvement.
che public schools opened M 'rday
with the oest attendance 30 far IN
their history. The corps of teachers
Is exceptionally strong, the building
is practically new, and everything
points to q good year.
The DEMOCRAT lsst week YES q
Barton county fsir edition. 1t con-
tanned many interesting things con
corning the fair, and writeups of the
different tognships in the county.