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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-01-25
THE CLIMATE DEBILITATING.
Sickness Among Army and Navy Omcers
Shorter Duty Tours Probable.

Washington, Jan. 21.-Reports from
the Philippines indicate great deal
of sickness prevailing among both
archipelago. Long terms of duty in
these islands are likely to impair the
most robust constitution, according
to the views of army and navy med
ical officers, and a limitation of duty
tours in the Philippines to a period of
two years is strongly advocated.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-01-25

Niagara Falls, N. Y, Jan. 21-John
Wiser and John Marsh, of this city,
attempted to cross Niagara river
above the falls yesterday. They lost
control of their boat and were car
ried into the rapids. Wiser, who was
unable to swim, was swept over the
falls and drowned. Marsh, after a
desperate struggle in the icy water.
was rescued by persons along the
shore.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-01-25
Fire at Joliet, IN,

Joliet, Ill, Jan. 21.-Fire yesterday
afternoon, causing a loss estimated
at between $50, 900 and $40, 900, wholly
or partially destroyed contents in sew
eral Joliet business blocks. The
flames broke out in the Joliet Home
Furniture company's store, owned by
II. Sa1er.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-01-25
Abdul's GIFT to the Kaiser.

The sultan of Turkey has sent a
costly present to Emperor William,
consisting of two cavalry sabers and
four oriental riding whips. The
scabbards of the sabers and the han
dies of the whips are of pure gold,
richly chased, and adorned with
brilliants and other precious stones.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-01-25
Farmers suffer from Prairie Fire.

the prairie fire in the, western part
of this (Beadle) county, show that
over an area five miles wide and II
long, farmers lost all their hay
and feed and many their barns and
stock sheds.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-01-25
Greatest Missionary Societies.

There are 20 great societies which
handle nearly $16,00O,OO0 year of
mission funds. \ Ten of these are
American and ten European. The
greatest single missionary agency rep
resents the Church of England. It's
expenditures per year exceed $2,O00,-
mo
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-01-25
Dynamite to Fight Fire.

Vancouver. B. c.. Jan. 20.-The dy-
namiting Of half q dozen of the larger
buildings Of the mining town Of Phoe-
nix, in the Kootenay country, was
the only recourse to save the town
from utter destruction by ire late
last night.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-01-25
Tried to KIN HIS Employers.

New York, Jan. 21-Discharged by
Moss & Fox for incompetency, Ma
than May tried to kill both members
of the firm near Washington square
Saturday and then sent a bullet
through his own head, killing himself
almost instantly.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-01-25
Chilrs scheme Turned Down.

Washington; Jan. 21.-Chili recent
~ submitted the astounding PROPOSE
ton to four other South American
governments that Bolivia be parti-
toned among them. This proposition
was promptly rejected by Peru, and
the Lima government, as a further
sign of it's displeasure, has requested
the Gillian government to recall it's
minister.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-01-25
WIN Fight the strawboard Trust.

ST. Louis. Jan. 19.-The Western
Paper Box Manufacturers association,
which has been in session in this
city, resolved yesterday to begin a
fight on the strawboard trust. Un-
less the price of strawboard is re-
duced to the former rate of $2s a
ton the box manufacturers are pre-
pared to erect paper mills and turn
out strawboard for their own use.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-01-25
Doubtful About the Son.

A son of Senator Nelson is in the
Minnesota legislature. "You are sure
Of at least one vote," a friend re-
marked to the senator. maybe am, -
said Mr.. Nelson, ''but don't know.
The boy writes me that he is not in
structed and he thinks he will vote
Tor whoever he pleases."
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-01-25
Indian rerritorx Bank Hela u,

1nulHn 1erFICofy E8nK H6ld UP.
Wichita, Kan, Jan. ia dispatch
reached here last night giving meager
particulars of the holding up Of the
Bank of Bristow, I. T., by outlaws
and stating that the president of the
bank was shot five times and mortallv
wounded. The robbers got away with
the banks cash, but posse il in pur-
suit
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-01-25
A Point for Diversified Farming

BY way of experiment 81 acres in
Florida were planted in broom corn
and the crop, amounting to GO tons,
Is valued at $4,000. Cotton sells at a
good price, but diversified farming in
the south has lost nothing in impor-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-01-25

Soldiers from China Brought Home.
Port Townsend, Wash, Jan. a.
After rough voyage from Taku,
China, the army transport Athenian
arrived here yesterday with . detach-
ment of so soldiers, who served in
China.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-01-25
TOPICS OF THE DAY.

Classmate of Emperor william.
Congressman John Sharp Williams,
Of Mississippi, was a classmate at
Heidelberg of the present emperor Of
Germany. The two were personal
friends and Mr.. Williams is still q
great admirer of the kaiser.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-01-25
A Strong Military Ruler.

A Strong Military Ruler.
Con. Gallieni, who has given up the
thankless task of governing NADIA
gascar because of his inability to
ngree with the French government, is
q strong military ruler, and it is said
not to be his fault that the colonial
ton of the island was not a success.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-01-25
Sent sos Locomotives Abroad.

Sent sos Locomotives Abroad.
It is reported that 1888 locomo-
tives were built in the United States
last year, of which sos were sent
abroad. British railroads bought
more of the engines exported than
the roads of any other country.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-01-25

Department Store Destroyed BY Fire.
Memphis, Tenn, Jan. 1.-THE de-
partment store of Edward Hunter &
Co, one of the. largest retail estab-
ishments in the city, was destroyed
by fire last night. The loss win prob
ably exceed 100000, fully covered by
insurance
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-01-25

Washington, Jan. 21.-The naval
appropriation bill was reported to the
house Saturday. The bill carries
s7z.016, 635, the largest ever reported
to the house from the committee on
naval a6airR
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-01-25
The Merits of Tabasco Sauce.

"Our hazing," says a West Point
cadet, "is specially for the purpose of
making fourth-class man realize the
necessity of prompt obedience" And
the tabasco sauce is to prevent any ifs,
butts or other articulate waste of
time
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-01-25
Foster a Missionary Enthusiast.

Gen. John w. Foster, secretary of
state in President Harrison's cabinet,
has been elected president of the
American Bible society. He is a
member of the Presbyterian church
and Is especially interested in mis-
sionary work.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-01-25
Clspp Chosen to Succeed Davis.

St. Paul, Mimi, JAM 21-Former
Attorney General Moses E. ClaFp, Of
st. Paul, was chosen as the republican
caucus nominee for the place in the
United States senate made vacant by
the death Of C. K. Davis.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-01-25
a Train wrecked By . Broken ran

billiard, Wyo., Jan. 17.-Union Pa
eihc train No. was wrecked neal
here yesterday by broken rail. Six
cars were derailed and two cars were
thrown over an embanlment. Eight
persons were more or less injured. {
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-01-25
Portueueee to Work In Hawaii.

San Francisco, Jan. ia party OF
IS Portuguese arrived here from Mas
sachusetts and Rhode Island and will
sail for Honolulu. The party has
been engaged by contract to work on
the plantations In Hawaii.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-11
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH.

The Annual OF the University OF
Utah, including the State school OF
mines and the State normal school, an
nouncements for the year l90l-l902, etc,
has now made It's appearance 1t IS a
pamphlet Of some l1S pages, and con-
talus much information Of interest to
the general public.
The brief history Of the institution
as given In this Annual, Is exceptionally
interesting. II shows that one OF the
very first concerns of the settlers OF
this region was to provide for the
proper education Of the growing gener-
alton In February, 1850 two years and
a half after the entrance into this val
ley by the Pioneers, the foundation for
this institution Of learning was laid,
and from time to time It was enlarged,
and today 1t Is a prominent seat Of
learning
II Is now located on a beautiful site
on the east bench. II has three new
buildings. and two more will be added
before the beginning OF the next school
year It's library, museum, laborato-
ries and shops are all modern and well
equipped and the various departments
are in the hands Of efficient instructors
The University Of Utah Is one OF the
monuments to the devotion of the peo-
pie Of this state TO the cause Of knowl-
edge and Intelligence. There are 9th
ers. in the form OF colleges and schools
to be found throughout all the settle
ments Of the people,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-11
BoER PEACE CONFERENCE.


There are rumors both from London
and Berlin about peace conferences for
the purpose Of ending the Boer war. In
all probability the rumors have some
foundation. But unless the British
government has changed ts position
the burghers cannot have their case
brought before the arbitration court at
the Hague, even with the aid OF the
European governments That court has
no Jurisdiction, until both contestants
have agreed on submitting the contest
to lts decision II. through the inAu'
ence Of the European powers. Great
Britain can be induced TO lay the mat
ter before the court, arbitration eau be
obtained but no government Is likely
to make such a suggestion formally
until reasonably assured that II VIII not
be turned down.
Should Mr. Kruger however decide
10 sue for peace on the best conditions
obtanable. the powers can, on their own
initiative Offer their good offices In the
interest Of a termination OF hosilllties'
and II is expressly stated In the peace
convention that the exercise OF THIS
right can never be considered by the
disputing parties as an unfriendly act.
The powers are charged with the COM
mon mission OF proftlng by every OPP
portunlty OF re-establlshlng peace,
and II they are to be true to this mis-
sion, they will certainly ala Mr. Kruger
with all the means at the service OF
diplomacy, to obtain peace, should he
sue for 1t. In this effort he will have
the sympathy OF the civilized world
II IL barely possible that Mrs. Botha'
who Is said TO come from the Transvaal
for the purpose OF urging the former
president to end the frultless resistance,
Is to some extent inspired by Lord
Kitchener. During the previous nego-
tlations with Commander Botha' II
turned out that peace conditions were
offered which the Beers would not ac-
cept. although II was made to appear
that they sued for peace. In that case,
the conditions now TO be considered
must have been modified, perhaps to
the extent that even the most lrrecon-
cRable Of all the Beers, Mr.. Kruger,
may feel bound to accept them, rather
than continue the contest to the point
Of determination OF the entire people
The rumored Boer conference at the
Hague IS the event Of the day II is
to be hoped It may bring the long
struggle TO and end, and that peace In
South Africa may be established for
ever
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-11
IMMIGRATION FIGURE $.

The immigration figures for 1900, as
published by the immigration Restric-
ton League show considerable increase
In the number Of immigrants, and at
the same time an increase OF the class
that must be regarded as undesirable
Thus the total for 1900 was 44S,5i2 or
1857 more than the total for the
previous year. The number Of illterates
that came In 1900 was %, 61S, as COM
pared 70 81 ,46S the previous year. and
the average amount of money brought
by the arrivals fen from 81 to $50,
over half of the immigrants 1857 per
cent? came from Austria Hungary, It.
aly. Poland, and Russia while only 20
per cent came from Great Britain,
France Germany, and the ScandlnaV-
ian countries. The Hebrew immigration
for 1900 was 1875 per cent, or a total OF
60, 764. Ffty-three per cent OF the entire
number were farmers. laborers, and
servants. A little over 6S per cent went
TO the four states Of Illinois, Massachu-
setts. New York, and Pennsylvania.
The immigration from Asia has also
increased considerably, viz from S,972
in lS99 to 1895 in 1900.
As to the distribution OF illiteracy
among the various natlonalities that
come here, Great Britain. among the
Western European nations, sends the
least per centage, or 02 Next come
the scandlnavians with 90 per cent.
The greatest number OF illlterates in
proportion to the number OF arrivals,
come from the Dutch and Flemish
people. Their percentage is 9,6, The
! Germans come next with SIS per cent,
and then come the French, Irish, Bohe-
milan and Finnish, with per centage
of illlteracy ranging from S.9 to 81.
The illiteracy among the eastern Eu-
ropean nationalities Is almost APPALLING
in this age OF enlightenment. The Por-
tuguese stand lowest in the scale, 500
per cent being lliterate. Next come
the Italians, from the southern parts
Of the country, with $40 per cent. The
illlteracy among the Hebrew immi-
grants was 229, while that OF the Jap
anese was only 80, and that Of the Gu
bans, 6S. The Syrian immigrants
came near to the low mark Of the Por-
tuguese, Their percentage Uas $50.
The League publishes these figures to
prove that some further restriction in
the immigration business Is needed. 1t
does not advocate. II is said, the clos
ing Of the country to desirable home
seekers. but it advocates the exclusion
Of the class whose moral and intellec-
tual standards DO not N them for
American citizenship.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-11

The coast and geodetic survey has for
some time been preparing a map of the
world for the war room" at the White
House II will cover one whole side Of
the room. which means dimensions OF
perhaps thirty feet by fifteen 1t con-
tains all the geographical information
OF general nature that President Of
the United States and his corps OF tele-
graphers would seemingly need 20 know
II shows the location Of all the ocean
cables In the world. Of all the coaling
stations. Of all the docks where ships
may be repaired; and every foot Of soil
including the smallest islands, is
marked so as to indicate the sovereign.
ty to which 1t is subject. This is a good
scheme as It viii show what the possi-
bilties OF expansion are. Robert Louis
Stevenson always constructed a map
prior TO writing a novel. Who does not
recall the map In Treasure Island?"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-11
TEMPORARY MARRIAGES.

The Tribune Is not pleased with the
remarks Of the Deseret News on aguos-
tc marriages. That is cause OF
such rIiel to Us that we are unable full
II, 10 express our sorrow At the same
time. we must contend for the sanctlIy
Of the marriage relation and protest
against the Kind OF temporary contracts
which are being entered into in this
country under the pretense Of matri-
mony. They are not only dangerous
10 the home. but to the welfare OF the
nation and they ought 10 be con-
demred by society. OF course we would
no pleased n our mIld-mannered, cour-
teous and sweet-spoken contemporary
could agree with us in opposing sueh
innovations. but as we cannot have
its support we will endcavor to bear
IT'S dissent with as much equanlmity
as possible
As 10 the past record Of the News
on the marriage question we have TINS
10 say. This paper has always con
tended for the stability integrity am
perpetulty Of matrimonial contracts
both for time and for eternity And
the propnety of our contemporary s
elegant sentences will appear in a
striking light, II presented In connec-
ton with lis editorials Of years ago,
on the benefits to our young men or
resortlng to houses Of ill-repute, and
of indulgence In vices usually de-
nounced by respectable public journals
We have no desire TO rake up any
thing from the ashes Of the past that
would be o0en'lye to the nostrils Of
the public and irritating to the feelings
Of the Tribune, which seems to be In
condition bordering on mental col
lapse. But We are ready, when neces-
sary, 10 compare notes as to purity
and decency' though we cannot eX-
poet to compete with our contemporary
In the use Of explosives and epithets
that ere unsuitable to civilized society
and particularly TO the home circle II
non-lndulgence in such language is evil
dence that The News lies down; Il
WIS. It succumbs; 1t collapses; it
gives up the ghost as pleasantly
stated by the Tribune we are willing
to Jet It so appear, and would rather
"wilr than rant, and rave, and shout
out such phaises as our contemporary
seems 10 imagine will count for argu-
ment
As FOR the bWlesque on marriage
which Is merely a phase OF what was
Haunted before the world some years
ago as free love" we shall take occa-
sion when necessary, to warn the pub
lie against al such vagaries, whatever
name they may assume, and even
though our amiable i-"Mormon"
contemporary may have reasons for
giving them its countenance and sup
port
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-11
DANISH DAIRY PRODUCTS.

The French government through Its
agricultural department has caused an
investigation 10 be made to ascertain
the cause Of the Increase In sales In
England Of Danish dairy products,
while the sales OF French products are
falling OF. II Is stated that during the
last decade Denmark has increased her
sales from. approximately Si0Oo0Ooo a
year. to 100000 600 a year, and that dur
ing the same time the dairy products
of France into England have fallen on
between 30 and 40 per cent. Ana this
Notwithstanding the fact that France
Is go much nearer the British market
The inquiry is Of general interest It
shows that the Danish product is forg-
ing ahead. simply FOR the reason that
1t Is Of a superior quality. The Danish
farmers have learned the value OF
cleanliness, and their dalrles are models
In that regard Through cooperation
they have been enabled TO make all the
modern Improvements, and by educa.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-11
THE NEW EXPLOSIVE

Concerning the new explosive invent
ed by one OF the Maxim brothers ana
named maximite. some very Interesting
data are given. II cannot be exploded
bv ignition. Molten iron may be poured
on II without causing defamation. When
heated. il only melts and eyaporates'
II Is moreover, almost insenslble to
shock proiectlles filled with It, are
not exuloaed by the impact OF other
shells According 20 the Inventor, the
only method OF exploding II Is to con-
fine n within steel walls and set II on
with illuminate OF mercury reinforced
BIZ dry runootton or similar substances.
A fuse made from these substances Is
used with the projeetile'
Recently some tests were made at
Sandy Hook. Concerning these Il Is
stated that "a l2-inch armor-picrcing
she'll CARRYING charge OF seventy
hounds Of maxlmlte was fired through
Finch Baryeyized nickel steel plate.
This Is he maximum thickness which
such a proiectlle win pierce. The max
Unite ana not explode from the shock,
when II was set of by the fuse, after
Il had been buried In sand, the explo-
elor was so terrific that 1000 pieces Of
the shell were found
II an that is claimed for this new
ov,losive is true, It is evident that at
last an agent of destruction has
boen found which Is. at the same time,
safe to handle and annIhilaiing in It's
eoects when hurled against a doomed
object The bodybuilding nations Of
he world might just as well 90 slow
in the carrying out OF their present
programs For It Is barely possible that
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-11

ton they have been enabled to go y
work intelligentiy. Il is stated, for in
stance. that In the matter OF eggs sys-
tenn has been carried so far, that every
egg is marked and the exporter can
trace any shipment or part OF ship
ment about which complaint may be
made. to the particular farmer who has
sold the eggs, and he has to stand tho
loss, By every other means practical
the exporter endeavors 10 guard against
the placing Of an inferior article on the
market The French products, on the
other hand, very often come into the
market In spoiled condition.
The Danish people are waglne a noble
contest Tor recognition, II not suprem-
acy, In the markets Of the world, and
they have certainly adopted the correct
tactics to gain victory. Attention is
given TO every detail Of the work, aud
by cooperation the individual efforts
are intelllgently directed toward one
end Danish methods IN this respect
could be studied with profit, even by
the farmers of this country as shown
in the results obtained in the competi'
ton With French exporters.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-11

by the time they have their battleshlps
and cruisers completed. they viii find
them useless against a pygmy OF a ship
equipped with apparatus for sending
out hail storm OF projectlles filled with
maximlte, In all probability this ex-
ploslye, when adopted for naval war
fare, viii necessltate type OF war
ship different from that now In exist
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-11

The bulletins put forth by the depart
ment Of agriculture on cannonadng the
heavens to prevent halstorms and
frosts, Is a most sensible document,
They are trying this experiment" in
France now. but II was also tried in
Washington some years ago 1t was
silly and absurd thing to do, but stll
It was done under government patron.
age, and Gen. Dyrenforths shooting
Of the atmosphere was called "scien-
tihc," Doubtless he had a good time;
the press had lots Of fun out Of 1t. but
no rain came Of 1t. When our friends
the French get through bombarding the
heavens to prevent hallstorms they
may try baying the moon by way Of d.
version. And 1t will be quite as eff.
cacious.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-11
EXTRA SESSION TALK.
Boston Herald.

In an article on the supreme court
decisions, Congressman Moody emphati-
cally objects TO the idea that the Pres
ident. acting under the authority given
by the Spooner act, should, In his own
discretion, undertake 20 establish GUS
toms duties between the United States
and the Philippines. The supreme court
laid so much stress upon the office and
duty OF Congress In establishing the
government Of the new possessions that
II would be an unwise proceeding for
the President 10 take upon himself the
task. even II the powers conferred by
Congress DO seem to give him full au-
thorlty.