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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-06-07
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BY G. M. DEWEY

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The March number of "The Kan
sas Digest" published in this city,
contains an article on the death of
the late Queen of England. 1t also
gives an excerpt from Barney Sheri-
dams "Western Spirit" in which
"The Digest" says he asks some
"pertinent questions. The article
as given in "The Digest" is as fol-
lows:
Barney Sheridan, in his Western
Spirit, in view of the fact that many
flags have been placed at half mast in
this country, asks the following per
tinent questions: Did Queen Victoria
have the English flag float at half
mast when William Henry Harrison
died in lS4l? When Zachary Taylor
died in 1850? When Abraham Lincoln
died in 1865? When Garfield died in
1881? These eminent patriots died
when filling the high office of presi-
dent of the United States, yet where
were the English colors unfurled at
half mast over the death of any one of
them? Nowhere in the wide world.
England had too much pride in her
self and too much contempt for the
United States to lower her flag even
when Presidents Lincoln and Garfield
were assasinated. But had the war of
1872 crushed this country, or had the
confederates' rebellion divided 1t, old
England would have run up her blood
stained emblem Of tyranny to the
highest notch and doomed her cannon.
1t is little surprising that a
newspaper man of the age and ex-
perience of Mr.. Sheridan should
thus expose his lack of knowledge
of the customs and practices in
vogue in not only London but all
the capitals of the countries of Eu-
rope. In each of these capitals is
stationed an American minister,
and upon the death of President
of the United States it is the duty
of the minister to officially commu
nicate the fact TO the government.
Now, suppose that government paid
no attention to the official notice of
the American government, but in
the "pride" and contempt" which
Mr.. Sheridan speaks of, refused to
repay the United States minister
with the courtesy and attention re-
quired by his rank and station.
Everyone can see that such conduct
would be a most serious insult to
this government and nation and to
every minister accredited to the Of
Tending government or country, and
that such a contemplate policy |
would be frowned down by every |
civilized country on earth.
But what are the facts in the case
of the death of a President? Has
the flag of Great Britain ever been
half masted? 1t may be taken as
fact that from the death of Wash
ington to Harrison the official flag
of not only Great Britain but of
every civilized country was half
masted as an act of courtesy if not
of sentiment. But the cases of Lin
coin and Garfield are given by Mr..
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-06-07
Resigned.

AS has been expected for some
time, President Taylor handed in
his resignation to the board of reg
ents of the State Normal School, at
their meeting this week. The loss
of President Taylor to the educa-
tional interests of the state is a seri-
Gus blow. No other man is so close
ly in touch with the common and
graded schools of the state as Presi-
dent Taylor. BY the thousands of
young men and women who have
gone out from the State Normal
School to teach in the state, Presi-
dent Taylor has long been consid-
cred a warm friend and safe coun-
sellor. No student ever completed
the normal course or spent any con
siderable length of time, there with
out respecting and loving President
Taylor.
Somehow or other he impressed
himself upon them as their friend
and they conhded in him in case of
trouble and sought his counsel,
while he rejoiced with them in all
their truimphs. He has built up the
Kansas Normal School, from a
mere beginning, to the proud posi-
ton among education institutions it
now occupies.
From the time President Taylor
assumed the management of the
State Normal its advancement and
Improvement have been constant.
The annual enrolment has increas-
ed from a few hundred to over two
thousand. He has done a great
work in Kansas and one from which
the state will receive lasting benefit.
He has impressed his clean per
sonality and purity of character
upon the teachers of the state SC
forclbly that his work will go on anc
be carried out and bear rich fruit
when he is gone.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-06-07
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A Deserved Honor.

The board of regents of the State
Normal School have elected Prof.
7. N. Wilkinson, President of the
Normal. The board acted wisely
in this matter. Prof. Wilkinson, by
his years of earnest work in the in
stitution, has earned the place and
is the proper man for it. He is a
thorough scholar and shrewd
business man, qualifications that
are essential to the head of such an
institution.
He knows the affairs of the
institution as he knows the al
phabet. We are heartily glad Of
his promotion and think the Nor
NAL school, under his management,
will accomplish still greater work,
as the years go by.
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Still the good work goes on in the
development of our oil interests.
New wells are being dug and con-
stantly increasing quantity of oil
taken out. The royalties paid to
several of our farmers are making
them feel happy. Fred Hetrick
now goes around with an Sxro
smile on his face all the time over
that little S2oo per month he is get
ting. Who wouldn't smilel Fred
is reaping wealth both from the top
and bottom of his farm.
Senators Tillman and McLauren
of South Carolina have both resign
ed their seats IN the U. S. Senate
and will go before the people in a
contest for reelection, to determine
whether the Democrats of that state
favor the modern Bryanistic- -Popu-
listic brand of Democracy, or the
old simon-pure sound money and
progressive kind.
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The target rifle got in its work al
Leroy one day last week. Mrs.
Mary Ross went to take the gun
from her husband, when it was dis
charged in some eunaccountable way, |
the ball entering her limb just above
the knee. The wound Is not seri-
ous.-Neosho Valley Blade.
Mrs. Lulu Prince Kennedy is
now on trial for her life in Kansas
City for killing her husband.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-06-07

photograph of General Garfield.

pnOCOgTapn vi Ocueiai ooi "Si"'
IThe bells of the English cathe-
drals we're tolled, the English court
went into mourning, and the Queen
directed that a floral wreath be pre-
pared as an offering from her own
hands for the funeral bier. In Lon
don. stores were closed and buildings
draped; the fleet of vessels in the
Thames displayed its flags at half
mast; the royal palaces indicated
bereavement; portraits of President
Garfield draped in black abounded;
funeral dirges were played at St.
lanes palace; dev otional services
were held in Westminster Abbey
and other churches, and the tolling
of bells was universal. - From
"Great Events of the Greatest Cen
tury."]
Of the wreath sent to Washington
City by Queen Victoria, the same
authority says, in describing the
magnificent floral display at the
Garfield catafalque: "But conspicu
Gus above all was the massive and
! magnificent wreath, composed OF
white roses, smilax and stephanotls
the most beautiful ever seen in
Washington-from the Queen OF
England"
| would advise Mr.. Sheridan to
post up little in history before he
asks any more "pertinent questions.
We notice on our desk this week
a copy of the Neosho Valley Blade,
published at Leroy by Yves Good.
win. He must be a good win fol
the town of Leroy by the way he
compliments the little burg and vi
cinity. The Blade is a good local
paper, full of Leroy news and chuck
up with ads of the merchants, who
evidently appreciate the paper.
r A mob in Modoc county, Cal.
becoming tired of lot of petty
stealing that had been going on in
certain neighborhood for some time
recently searched the premises Of
suspected parties, and, finding many
of the missing articles secreted, de-
liberately hanged five persons,
among them being father and hi:
three sons.
Topeka chat says that M. A. Low
can have the Burton support fol
senator in 1908 if he wishes the
place. In case Mr.. Low does not
care to accept, then the Burton in
Auence will 60 to Curtis or Mulvane.
What is the matter with Chester l.
Long? He is first class timber.
" " "
President and Mrs. Mckinley ar
rived in Washington Thursday
morning, May 80. Mrs. Mckinley
stood the trip remarkably well, but
is still very danger ously ill.
W " "
A great falling off is reported in
Texas wheat and oats prospects.
" " "
The Supreme Court stands re-
versed by man named Bryan.
The age-herald., 1901-08-03
TEXAS AFTER THE PERMIT.
Want to Put Waters-Pierce OH Com
 pany Out of State.

Austin, Tex, August 2.-Suit Is to be filed by the attorney general of Texas to cancel the permit of the Waters Pierce oil Company of Missouri to do business in Texas. About three years ago suit was brought against the Waters-Pierce oil Company to cancel its permit and they found that they had violated the Texas antitrust law of 1895 Early in last year the supreme Court of the United States sustained the judgment of the lower courts cancellfng the permit The com pany was dissolved and a new company with the same name organized. The new company was admitted to Texas and quite a political sensation resulted.
 Under the antitrust law 31, ,S99 corpora tions are required to file an affidavit each year, stating in effect that they have not been guilty of restraint of trade. The last day for filing these affidavits is July 31 On yesterday the Waters-Pierce oil Com pany was awarded the contract to supply all state institutions with a large quanti- ty of oil. Subsequently 1t was discovered that 1t had not filed its antitrust affi- davit. Thereupon the Governor ordered the contract cancelled and furthermore ordered that suit be brought to cancel the permit of the company. The attorney gen. eral says he will file the suit as soon as he can prepare the papers.
The age-herald., 1901-08-03

Knoxville, Tenn, August 2.-The second day of the street car strike finds the sit uation unchanged save for the fact that ppublic sympathy has greatly increased in favor of the striking motormen and conductors. At one time during the day as many as thirteen cars were operated, but no attempt was made to run them after o'clock tonight. The last one in had narrow escape. Near the Southern railroad depot a mob of men took 1t in charge and demanded that the new men abandon 1t. Conductor Hale complied, but the new motorman, a man named Rawlston from Nashville had to be pulled off. Superintendent Seward and other officials of the Traction Company went to the scene, and in thirty minutes had succeeded in getting the car to the barn, amid the Jeers of hundreds.
 The Traction Company early in the day took step whereby 1t was hoped the strike declared would end. The company %<<<<-<<%~~-<~-~-~- a machinist, of Brooklyn, N. T., forcibly to the camp across the river. The Mayor took the man to train and paid his fare out 0 flown to protect him.
 Reports are in circulation tonight that more men are coming on the midnight train and the strikers are wild with ex- citement.
The age-herald., 1901-08-03
TOdays Developments VIII Mean Peace or War in
 the Strike Region
MORGAN ANSWERS SKATER
He Agrees to Reopen the Conference and the Strike Leaders Left Pitts burg Last Night To Be Pres
 ent This Morning.

Pittsburg, Pa, August "A special from Altoona, Pa.. to the Post says:
 Instead of fiatly refusing the request of the Amalgamated officials for another conference in order to bring about set clement of the steel strike, the officers of the United States Steel Corporation have appointed an hour for meeting the exec utive board of the Amalgamated Asaocia- ton in New York this morning. The de- cision to meet them was announced in a message sent direct to President Shaffer yesterday afternoon and was promptly accepted. At once the members of the board made arrangements to leave for New York. They hurried through their session and at 10 o'clock last night all were on board the Pittsburg limited bound for the East
 The question of unionizing all non- union mills Is said to be disposed of in the Morgan proposition in a. manner that seemed to the workers to threaten the existence of their existence of their organization more than under former ar engagements. Itis said that 1t opened the door to favoritism by manufacturers for non-union men in all the mills.
 If the conference in New York pro- gresses as rapidly this week as the one between President Shaffer and MT. Nor gan last week, the strike may be declared off before Monday.
The age-herald., 1901-08-03
CITY SPRINGS UP
 ON SHORT NOTICE
Settlers on New Land Have Already Made a Town
 of 10000 Souls

Fort Sill, O. T., August "A town of 1000 people, to be known as, Lawton, has grown up just outside of the Fort Sill limits within a night.
 Following the close of the land lottery yesterday at El Reno thousands of home seekers who drew blanks started for the three points picked out by the federal government for town sites in the new county, namely: Anardko. Hobart and Lawton. A majority of the people fa- vored Lawton. which is twenty-five miles inland, and tonight thousands are camped in and about the proposed town site awaiting the sale of lots on August 6.
 Already Lawton has 400 temporary busi- ness houses. including grocery firm and a newspaper, and three streets have been laid out A national bank has been pro- jected. Every form of gambling known on the frontier is being run wide open. side by side with fake shows of various descriptions, and to add to the pictur- esque scene a thousand Comanche h. dians have pitched their tents near by.
The age-herald., 1901-08-03
STRIKERS ARE
 ENCOURAGED BY PUBLIC

proposed to reinstate all men who onit work because other men had been djs- charged, presumably because they be- longed to the union. However. to be reinstated, they m lst go to work t,day or never. Not single striker accepted the conitdion. Five experienced street car men arrived here this morning from Nashville, but there were no other inn portations.
 To offset this five employees of the Trac- tion Company jointed the union but the outlook for operating more than six cars tomorrow Is slim. Thousands of people are wearing little tags distributed by the strikers bearing the words ''I Will Walk. |" and the boycott is proving very effective. Hack lines are doing a thriving business. Fifteen hundred people attended a mass meeting of strikers tonight. Addresses were made to the men by Judge Inger- soil, General J. c. Williams and Hon. w. L. Ledgerwood. three leading members of the local bar.
The age-herald., 1901-08-03
LEADING LABOR ORGAN
 DISCUSSES STRIKE

Washington August 2.-The American Federationist, the official monthly maga- zine of the American Federation of La- bor, in it's issue for August, just made public, speaking of the steel strike, says:
 ''The point upon which negotiations finally broke off was that the trust tried to make it a condition of employment that the men In the non-union mills should refrain from joining any union. The Amalgamated Association insisted upon their right to endeavor to organize these non-union men into the union and finally to secure for them the wage scale paid in union mills operated by the trusts"
 Cordial sympathy is then expressed for the members of the Amalgamated Asso- citation.
 President Gompers of the Federation of Labor left here tonight, 1t is said, for either Philadelphia or New York.
The age-herald., 1901-08-03
ANSWER FILED.
Oil Company Fights for 1f,520 Acres of
 Land.

Washington August 2.-An answer to brief filed at the Interior Department by former Senator Thurston, representing the Cherokee oil and Gas Company. seek ing a renewal of valuable oil leases in Indian Territory, has been filed by R. c. Adams, representing the Delaware h. dians. About 11,52O. acres of valuable land are at stake. A hearing which had been set for August Il, when the question of renewing the leases was to be taken up. has been postponed until Septeber Il, and the Delaware Indians will seek fur ther postponeent until after Congress meets. The brief of the Delawares asks the rejection of the application of the Cheroqee company in its entirety and claims that the company does not present a fair reason why the territory should have eighteen sections of land covering the homes and improvement of persons who have prior and permanent rights and who never have consented that 1t should enter their premises, in whose premises 1t has never been permitted to enter for mining or prospecting for oil or other mineral substance"
The age-herald., 1901-08-03
BoERs WILL HOLD OUT.
They Have 1s,ooo Men and Will Fight
 To the Very Limit.

London, August 2.-The Capetown cor respondent of the Daily Mail in com munication dated July IT places the strength of the Boers in Cape Colony be- tween T7,OOO and 1900 men. almost all of whom are rebels.
 The Daily Mail contrasts this with the official statement not long ago that they were only 1000. '"The colonial authori- ties," the correspondent continues. have just awakened to the possibility that the last shot in the war may be fired in Cape Colony, and unless vigorous efforts are put forth there Is nothing to prevent the Boers from holding out another twelve months"
 A communication to the Daily Express of the same date says that the Boer plan is to make final stand south of the Orange river, and that they may hold out for six months.
The age-herald., 1901-08-03
HANNA IN CANTON.
Says His Visit Has Nothing To Do
 With the Steel Strike.

Canton, O., August 2.-Senator M. A. Hanna, who is here on visit to Presi- dent and Mrs. Mckinley, gave out Q statement tonight denying as erroneous the reports connecting him with efforts to settle the great steel strike. T am just as anxious to have the strike settled as is the vast majority of the people. but am taking no part in the negotiations. he declared. He says that his visit Is purely a social one. and that his meeting with Senator Culiom of Illinois was CO., incidantal. The two Senators with the President spent the afternoon talking over many matters that are to come up in the next session of Congress.
 Senator Cullom left tonight for Chicago.
The age-herald., 1901-08-03
WASHINGTON IS WATCHING
 VENEZUELA AND COLOMBIA

Washington, August 2-The political situation in the neighboring republics of Venezuela and Colombia in South Ameri- ca and the possibility of war between these two states, Is attracting considera- ble attention in diplomatic circles. Should war actually result the authorities in each county would not only have to deal with their foreign enemies. but also with their domestic foes, as each of the coun- tries now has what practically amounts to civil war on its hands. The officials at the Colombian legation are at loss to understand the report of President Castro's declaration of martial law on the ground that his country is being in- vaded by Colombia. The revolution, headed by Dr. Galviras, who crossed the Venezuelan border from Colombia. where he had taken refuge, is said to be in no sense an invasion by Colombia.
 Dr. Galviras belonged to the party of Andrade, who was overthrown by Castro, and 1t is stated In diplomatic circles that he is simply heading a rebellion of vene- zuelans against the latter's authority No definite information has been received here regarding the whereabouts of Gen eral Uribe-Uribe, who in his turn is head ing a movement against the present gov ernment in Colombia from the venezue- Ian side The last news of his where abouts was that he was at Maracibo and had not yet crossed into Colombia. where 1t was supposed he would attempt to ef- feet juncture with Marin, a noted guer- rilia, who is still carrying on vestige of the last revolution in the mountains of the central range of the Andes
 At the Colombian legation here the movement headed by Uribe- Uribe Is not considered at all serious thus far. A re- port received here on July 26 last gaveo news of a projected simultaneous inva- sion of Colombia from Venezuela, Ecua- dor and Nicaragua Nothing has been heard of the movement sfnos then
The age-herald., 1901-08-03

Cieago. August 2-George H. Phillips will issue circular tomorrow addressed to the customers of his firm announcing that he will be able to resume active op- erations on the board of trade by next Tuesday or Wednesday.
 Phillips asserts that the experts exam nation of the firms books makes it cer- tain that the worst has been told and that the firm Is not loser to a larger extent than $3OO,000
 His faith in the loyalty of his clients point where he believes that 90 per cent
The age-herald., 1901-08-03

Montgomery August 2-(Special) )-The committee on State and county bounda- ries met again tonight to consider Mir Cornwells ordinance for a new county to be carved out of Jefferson.
 Mr. Cornwell spoke in favor of his or dnanee and said the new county would be a convenience to 10000 peopple around Bessemer, as 1t would bring them four teen miles nearer county seat. If the Bessemer people are denied their rights, he said, they cannot be expected to vote to ratify the constitution. W. K. Smith of Bessemer also spoke in favor of the new county.
The age-herald., 1901-08-03
WHEAT DAMAGED
In Parts of Kansas 1t Is On the Ground
 By RaIn.

Kansas City, Mo, August 2.-Wheat is lying on the ground in parts of Kansas. in danger of being damaged by rains The railroads are again short of cars.
 The Santa Fe has placed an embargo on the Memphis, Maple Leaf, Katy and Alton railroads, and announces that 1t will deliver no more cars to them at pres ent because of their detention of Santa Fe equipment in Kansas City. The Santa Fe has given notice to the Kansas City grain men that beginning August g, only forty-eight hours will be allowed here for the disposition and unloading of wheat.
The age-herald., 1901-08-03
BOTH SIDES ARE
 ABOUT TO CLASH Claim That Citizens Aid An- archy and Threaten to
 Move Factories

Tampa, Fla, August 2.-The entire busi- ness community Is more aroused than issued by the manufacturers last night declaring they would move their factories to another city if the citizens of Tampa did not suppress the anarchist leaders of the Resistencia strikers and protect them in their own business. The manifesto Is having great effect The Resistencia strikers received one lot today of seven thousand chickens.
The age-herald., 1901-08-03
CORNWELLIS STILL AFTER
 A COUNTY FOR BESSEMER

Speeches against the division of the county were made by MT. Beddow, MT. oNeill and Captain White. Captain White said that Bessemer had courts and it's full share of county officers. and there was no necessity for new county; that the convention was not called for the purpose of dismembering counties, ana II it treated Jefferson County this way it would do so without giving the people right to be heard, as this question had never been made a local issue in any election.
 The committee adjourned to meet Tues day night at S:SO o'clock to take action on the question. +. Il. MlLhrhN-
The age-herald., 1901-08-03
CORN KING PROMISES
 TO PAY ALL CREDITORS

of those who are found by examination of the books to have been overpaid as a re- suit of the May deal will gladly refund the balance due to him. The total amount of this over-payment is estimated to be little under s25O,OOO. The deposed Corn King says that there Is no legal process by which these people can be made to re- fund the money, but he is confident that nearly all of them will do so as soon as they understand the circumstances. For his own part he promises to pay every cent of customers credits the moment he ascertains what they are