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La Junta tribune., 1901-09-18
Philippine Letter.

| Troop l., hird Cavalry, in tht
Philippines, for over a year now.
Ed Lewis will be remembered by
many La Jun;a friends as the
champion bicycle rider OF the Ar
kansas Valley. His letter is as
follows:
Vigan, P. l., July as, 1907.
DEAR BRorHER-I will write you
few lines to let you know that !
am well and getting along all right
My troop is stationed in a town
called Dengrosjin, in the northern
part of the island, about eighty
miles from Vigan. We relieved a
troop of the Fourth cavalry, and
have been up here about two
months now. | like the place very
well as it is away from headquar-
ters and there is not SO much
jumping around to do. We are
'SS"NSb away out III VIC uuouHtdIus,
and do just about as we please.
Since | last wrote you have been
IN five different engagements-one
at a town called Batack, one at
Mount Bemmie, one at San Vim
cent, one at Dengrosjin, and one
at place called Policy Pass. The
last was the worst one | have been
In. 1t was regular hell hole,
being in a Canyon, the walls of
which were straight up and about
/ 900 feet high. We we're sent
down with another troop OF the
Third cavalry, which was to attack
from one side and our troop from
the other. We knew the niggers
were there, as they had guns plant
ed on top Of the walls OF the can
yon. We had five mountain guns
with us, which were taken on the
other side by l troop, who had a
niger scout for guide. He led
the troop twelve miles out OF the
road, across a river. When the
troop returned to the rlver on the
way back they found that the
bridge had been burned by the
niggers, and as they could not ford
the stream, they were out OF the
fight which ensued.
Our troop had gone up the can
yon about four miles, and as there
were no niggers in sight, we COM
menced to think that we had been
deceived by false report. All at
once solid wall OF smoke came
out of the hills on each side of US,
and sound like hell had broke
loose entirely. The trail was SO
narrow that we were obliged to
march single file, and troopers
were strung out for a mile down
the canyon right under their rifle
pits. Between their volleys they
fred their mountain cannon, and
in that can, on each one sounded
like ton of dynamite going off.
Some OF the boys had been
yearning for excitement, and say,
they got belly full of it this time.
We had second lieutenant in
charge OF US who went plumb
crazy on the first volley. We lost
nineteen horses and four men in
the first volley fired. The first
order given was "To the rear,
double time; every man for hin
SELF" and it was jus; mad scram-
BILE to see who could get out first.
The niggers had their rifle pits
scattered down the canyon for
about two miles, and after the first
volley it was steady cracking Of
krags and Remingtons, with
four FOUNDER in between just for
luck. happened to be in the ad-
vance guard, one of the extreme
points OF the line, with six other
fellows, about 500 yards in advance
of the main body of the troop, and
of course the center of the troop
was the main target for the mig
gers We were not over twenty
minutes in getting out Of the can
yon, but it seemed like a whole
| dax. l had two horses shot under
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-02-07
A WEEKS RECORD
All the News of the Past Seven
Days Condensed.
HOME AND FOREIGN ITEMS
News Of the Industrial Field, Personal
and Political Items, Happenings
at Home AMI Abroad.
HOME AND FOREIGN ITEMS
The NEWS FROM ALL THE WORLD
CONGRESSIONAL.

Before the senate on the 18th Senator
Towne (Minn) made "a speech demanding
peace In the Philippines Immediately
after Mr.. Towne's speech Mr.. Clapp. his
successor, was sworn in. The remainder
of the day was devoted TO consideration
OF the Indian appropriation bill A bill
granting a charter to the Federation of
Women's clubs was favorably reported
lin the house District of Colum bia
business occupied most of the day. A
bill to revise and codfy the postal laws
was passed without amendment.
In the senate on the 2eth Senator FRYE
gave notice that he intended to keep the
shipping bill to the front. After debate on
the measure the Indian appropriation bill
was passed....ln the house the time was
occupied in discussing the agricultural APP
preparation bill. Mr. Overstreet Und.) re-
ported a bill making silver money ex-
changeable for gold.
On the 3Oth the senate spent the time in
debate on the shipping bill after an uEsuc-
cesSful attempt to secure an agreement to
the conference report on the army reorgan-
1zation bill. The committee on judiciary
reported faVOrab!y the bill dividing the
state of Kentucky into two judicial dis
tricts....1n the house the agricultural APP
preparation bill was passed and a bill was
introduced increasing the limit Of cost OF
public buildings in various parts of the
country. II carries about 81, 10000 The
committee on pensions recommended an In.
crease from $50 10 $50 per month I'm the PEN
sion of the widow Of Rear Admiral Philip,
one Of the captains in the battle off San
Gago.
The senate on the 31st ut adopted the
conference report on the army reorganiza-
non Dill, and the bill now goes to the presl-
dent for his signature. The shipping bill
was further discussed - The house passed
the fortihcations appropriation bill and
made fair progress with the post office APP
preparation bill. 4 bill was introduced pro-
Vlding that In presidential and congression-
al elections bride givers or offerers of brides
on conviction shall be subject to fines inn
prisonment and disfranchisement A bill
was favorably reported allowing Alaska a
delegate in the house.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-02-07
BIG FIRE AT DETROIT, MICH.
Dreskoll-Jupp Paper Co. and the
Free Press Printing Co. the
Principal Sufferer.

Detroit, Mich, Feb. 2.-Fire conf
pletely Quilted the building at 1850
Larned street, occupied by the Ores
koll-Jupp Paper Co., and before the
firemen gained control of it, it spread
to the plant of the Free Press Print.
ing Co., which suffered extensive dam
age. The total loss is about $780,.
900.
The fire originated in the basement
of the Dreskoll-Jupp company's build
ing, from some unknown cause. The
losses are as follows:
Dreskoll-Jupp Paper Co., $4,000;
covered by insurance. The Free Press
Printing Co., 100000 on stock and
$4,000 on machinery; insurance, $45,-
900. Heineman estate, owners Dres-
koll-Jupp building, $4,000. Chandler
estate, owners of Free Press build
ing, $4,000, both covered by insur-
ance. There were also several minor
losses by other tenants of the Dres-
koll-Jupp building, amounting to
about $4,000.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-02-07
Personal AND POLITICAL.

Alexander Beaubien, the first white
person born in Chicago, celebrated his
seventy-first birthday.
Mrs. Martha Todd (colored) celebra-
ted her one hundred and sixth birth
day at her home in Marcellus, Mich.
Rear Admiral Albert Kautz has
been relieved from command of the
Pacific station and placed on the re-
tired list on account OF age.
Rev. Hans Valdez, the first Scan
dinavian Baptist minister in America
died in Newburg, Mimi, aged Sc years.
Mrs. Mary Palmer Banks, widow of
Gen. Nathaniel =. Banks, died at Wal
than, Mass, aged SO years.
Steve Brodie, actor, bridge jumper
and pugilist promoter, died at San An
tonic, Tex, aged AZ years.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-02-07
EOREIGN.

A tornado swept the northwestern
coast of Germany, devastating large
amount of shipping and causing the
loss of several lives.
Twenty five Americans were defend
ing themselves and families at Pitch
Lake, Venezuela, against attacks of in
surgents.
The question of whether friars shall
be allowed to return to the Philip
pines is a serious problem for the gov
eminent.
Field Marshal Gourk.o, a famous
Russian soldier, died in st. Peters
burg, aged 10 years.
The rebellion in China alarms even
the Chinese, and fresh trouble with
Boxers are expected.
Andrade, former president of Vene-
zuela, has Joined a flibuster expedi-
tion to fight Castro.
Two American soldiers convicted Of
robbing Chinese, have been sentenced
TO 90 years in prison.
Count Won Waldersee has presented
a plan for Withdrawal of the allied
forces from Picking in the spring.
China must show ability to maintain
order.
Gen. De Wet, with big force OF
Beers, was reported to have invaded
Cape Colony.
King Edward has decided TO open
parliament in person February IA
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-02-07

the choir, which had now taken It's
place in the transept to the right OF
the altar.
At the steps of the Altar.
The coffin rested upon catafalque
placed at the steps of the altar. The
cross over the communion table was
covered with white flowers and the
rcredos behind was almost concealed
with srays of fern dotted with lilies,
The bishop of Winchester read the les
son from Corinthians XIV. "Man that
is born of woman was chanted by
the choir to Wesley's music, followed
by Thou Knowest, Lord, the Secrets
Of our Hearts.
The dean of Windsor read Heard
Voice, and the choir sang the Lords
prayer to the music composed espe-
cially for the dead queen by Gounod.
Once more the strains of the choir
welled up through the ancient chapel
with the singing of How Blessed Are
They That Die" by Tchaikowsky.
The BenedictiOn.
The archbishop of Canterbury read
the collect, and with quavering voice
pronounced the benediction. There
was a solemn pause while all heads
bowed. A few sobs were heard and
the choir then broke the oppressive
stiffness with the sweet harmony of
the Dresden Amen"
Then the loud tones of Norroy King
of Arms Vim Henry Weldon pro-
claimed the dead monarch's title. The
Spohr anthem blessed Are the De-
parted" followed and the service was
concluded by the playing of Beet
hoven's funeral march by Side Walter
Parrot, orgfianist of St. Georges
chapel, and private organist to the
late queen.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-02-07
DOMESTIS.

Six men were killed in a railway
wreck near Petroleum. w. Va.
John Williams, a farmer, his wife
and child were killed by a tree falling
on Their home near Middlesboro. XIV.
The Indiana senate passed a bill
ousting any sheriff who yields pris-
oner to mob.
The Chicago city council defeated
RESOLUTIONS of regret for Queen Vic
{1oria's death.
a lone robber locked the Standard
aOil company's cashier at Kansas City
IN the Office vault and made his escape
8wi;h $500.
81 Mrs. Carrie Nation invaded Gov STAN
Wey's Office at Topeka. accused him of
&being a lawbreaker and a periurer, and
s hen asked him to aid her in closing
&Raloons.
q Gov. Nash. of Ohio, has asked the at
Eorney general to institute legal pro-
u eeoings which will prevent the JEFF
Hries- Rubin fight in Cincinnati.
- Michael Whelan. a guard at the West
lGirgina hospital for insane at Weston.
lad both of his eyes gouged out by in
ane patients.
n The cruiser New York will be Ad-
|6niral Rodgers flagship on the Asiatic
u tation.
81 "A Chicago fish inspector found 10. OO0,-
DOC pounds OF frozen fish in cold stor-
q ge, where it had been for five years.
q Two children Of Louis Beissel at
3essemer, Mich, were burned to death
Ny a fire caused by a lamp explosion
m their mother was fatally burned.
2&There is an organized movement in
e. uthern Indiana towns TO drive the
~ ating negro population from the
xhte.
o8t has been decided in Washington
l8ht Ambassador Choate should have
3lw credentials. His old credentials
Rcredited him TO the queen. He will
. W be accredited as United States
bassador TO the court of Edward
ire at Jackson Center, O., wiped
lN the business section Of the town.
W he plant OF the indianapolis Nnd.)
an evening paper, was destroyed
:fH fire.
c ov. Sayers sent a message to the
&as legislature saying contributions
the relief of Galveston food suf-
6rs aggregated s1,9ss,414.
cAlister, Campbell and Death were
liZ enced at Paterson, n. j., to 30 and
r to IS years in prison for Jennie
schieter's murder.
lens. Wade and Ludlow have been
cred to Manila.
he Delaware senate has passed bill |
}bhibiting the manufacture and sale |
cigarettes in the state.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-02-07
ARRIVED AT WINDSOR.
ThronEs Met the Remains at the Old
Castle Town.

Windsor, Feb. Great throngs of
people assembled in the vicinity of
the railroad station to meet the cof-
fin.
At $3.50 p. IN. the guns of a battery
stationed on Castle hill signaled the
arrival of the funeral train.
The procession left the railroad
station at 2:40 p. m.
As the procession started the ar
tillery horses attached to the gun
carriage became FESTIVE and nearly
overturned it, whereupon King Ed
ward ordered the horses to be taken
off and blue jackets put in their
places to draw the gun carriage.
The ambassadors and others who
had reached Windsor in advance of
the funeral train, joined the process
sion at the railway station and pro-
ceeded to ST. Georges chapel.
The royal mourners, with the ex-
ception of the queen and the prin-
cesses, proceeded on foot.
The pipers played dirges.
The service at st. Georges chapel
was concluded at 4:1O p. IN. The body
will lie until Monday in the Albert
memorial chapel.
Services In the Chapel.
The chapel choir, the archbishop,
the bishops and other clergy met the
procession at the west door. From
the organ loft, midway of the nave
and the chancel, came the strains of
Memberships march from "Songs
Without Words" in + minor. The
strains of the organ died away and
the choir commenced singing softly
the sentences for the dead. The
solemn cortege proceeded up the nave,
which was thronged with the highest
and noblest women of England.
Lord, Thou Hast Been Our Refuge"
to Felton's setting, was next sung by
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-02-07

New York, Feb. 2.-The Evening
Post says:
1t was announced on high authority
that the Hartman syndicate has not
only acquired large holdings of South.
ern Pacific stock, but is also obtaining
control of the Missouri, Kansas g.
Texas railway. 1t is shown that
the motives which led the Hartman
syndicate to secure the Speyer and
Huntington holdings in the Southern
Pacific railroad and thus a dominating
interest in that property, involved q
vaster scheme of railroad consolidn-
ton.
The close Identification of the Gould
interest with the members of the
Hartman syndicate would facilitate
the new relations proposed for the
Kansas g. Texas property, and the
control of the Missouri, Kansas &
Texas, it was asserted, had been prac.
tically already assured to the syndi-
cate.
The syidicate's control of these
properties made more feasible and
desirable the control of the Southern
Pacific, because it was the only re.
naming company west of the Mis-
sissippi whose lines were in intimate
relations with the other properties
controlled by the syndicate.
The Central Pacific connection to
San Francisco is essential to the I'm
ion Pacific, and the Missouri Pacific's
Denver line, lying between that of
the Union Pacific and the Atchison,
and reaching the Mississippi river at
st. Louis, gives an outlet to the low
er Mississippi river essential to the
broadcast control of the markets OF
the west.
The Missouri Pacific and other
Gould lines, particularly the Texas 4
Pacific, are, on the other hand, very
closely interviewer with the Texas
lines of the Southern Pacific. Both
companies not only have long lines
extending across the state of Texas
from FL Paso to the Gulf of Mexico at
Galveston, but in the eastern portion
of the state both the Missouri Pacific
and the Southern Pacific lines have IN
extensive Mileage, largely competitive
and reachin & jointly all the principal
cities, including Fort Worth, Houston,
Austin, etc.
Practically therefore, the acquisi.
ton Of A2uthern Pacific may be
tukes Ming the syndicate'.
conpA "'P transportation facili-
ties in tTOiouthwest, south OF the
Union Pacific lines, rounding out a
system which will include, besides the
Union Pacific, the Central Pacific, the
Missouri Poetic the KANSAS & Texas
and the Kansas City Southern, west OF
The Mississippi river.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-02-07
A Notable Spectacle.

Europe has seen grander royal flu
nerals than the queens, and had Il
more gorgeous spectacle in the cele-
bration of her GO years of reign, but
live so deeply impressed on the mem
cries of those who witnessed it or
participated in the ceremonies.
The day was sombre, wet and chill
ly as are most of London's winter
days. The cloudy sky added to the
gloom of the whole city.
The procession, apart from the gun
carriage bearing the coffin, and the
royal family and official mourners
about it, was not noteworthy.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-02-07
Consolidation Not Contemplated.

New York, Feb. at may be stated
authoritatively that while the Harri-
man interest has secured control OF
the Huntington and Spencer stock in
the Southern Pacific railroad, it is not
in contemplation to consolidate the
two lines, but to see that they are
worked in harmony and to stop cut
ting. No change in the personnel Of
the officers is in contemplation.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-02-07

gan carriage, and King Edward
Queen Alexandra, Emperor Williams
and others alighted.
Then the bearer partly advanced to
the saloon carriage, and with his
hand at the salute and stand
ing a little in advance
of the others, King Edward watched
the painfully slow removal of the cot
fin to the gun carriage. 1t was finally
accomplished, and the pail and the
regalia of the British crown were
placed on the coffin.
The king and the others with him
then mounted and the procession
started.
The COrtege Moving.
The firing of minute guns and the
tolling of bells at n quarter past
eleven announced to the countless
multitude who had been crowding
London's muddy streets since day
light that the funeral procession with
the body of Queen Victoria had be-
gun its passage through the capital.
The people fought for hours for
n glimpse of the coffin and the kings
and others following it. They saw a
long procession of soldiers, a passing
show of dazzling regailia, with a hun
dred royalties erowding after, and
then dispersed, while all the church
chimes of the city were ringing and
muffled dirges were played.
The Three Chief Mourners.
Immediately after the company,
about the coffin three royal mourners
rode abreast. King Edward VII. was
the central figure of the three, but
no less ostentations parsonage was
seen in the procession.
a black chapeau, with a plume OF
white feathers, was on his head, and
n long black cloak was buttoned
around him and hung down over the
big, black horse which he was rid
ing. The kings familiar face seemed
grave and careworn.
He looked straight ahead, apparent
ly at the gun carriage on which was
the body of the sovereign, whose
glory and responsibilities he had in
herited. He did not see, or gave no
sign of seeing, the long ranks of sol
diers hedging back the populace about
him. He passed like man alone.
who neither thought of the world
about him, and the sentiment his
presence inspired was only sympathy
and pity The people seemed to see
in the king one of themselves, and
the deep murmurs which arose here
and there carried a note of sorrow
and love almost as deep as the ex-
pressions which greeted the passage
of the coffin of their queen.
The German Emperor.
Beside King Edward rose Emperor
his nephew and neighbor.
The unique, commanding figure Of
the German emperor could not for
moment be mistaken. lie looked
every inch soldier and the COM
of men. His imperial males
ty glanced right and left as he rode,
and his hand was frequently raised to
the red and white feathers hanging
over his hat, as he responded to sa-
lutes. Emperor William also wore
black cloak over his British field mar
shal's uniform, and the splendid white
charger keOeath him pranced up and
down, giving his majesty an oppor-
tunity to display fine craftsmanship.
On the kings left rode his brother,
the duke of Connaught, a man of SOL
dierly appearance, almost unnOticed
and unrecognized by the people.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-02-07
Rox Omoe Robbed.

Indianapolis, Ind, Feb. "A des-
depardo appeared at the box-ofiice
window of English's opera house, Fri
day night, and, thrusting a pistol in
the face of the treasurer, grabbed a
handful of bills and disappeared. He
got about fifty dollars Ms
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-02-07
january Postage stamp Output.

Washington, Feb. 2.-The output of
United States postage clamps at the
bureau of engraving and printing dur
ing January was the largest in the
history of the government, the total
number being 5O4, 67e,615, of which o.
564,S4O were put up in book form.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-02-07
HonOrabIy Discharged.

Washington, Feb. 2.-First Lieuten.
and Thomas Ryan, Forteth volunteer
infantry, and Second Lieutenant ]. II.
Byerly, Twenty-tixth volunteer infan-
try, have been honorably discharged.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-02-07
The Disabled Topeka.

Seattle, WASH, Feb. 2.-The disabled
Alaska steamer Topeka, which was
damaged on the rocks noar Sullivan
Island December 8, has been towcd
into this harbor by the tug Pioneer.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-02-07
VAST SCHEME INVOLVED.
The Reported Acquisitions of Rail-
road Interests by the Har-
riman Syndicate.
SCHEME OF CONSOLIDATION INVOLVED.

Control of transportation Facilities
in the southwest, South of the
Union Pacific Lines, Practically
In the Hands of the Purchasing
Syndicate.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-02-07

ties in tuOiouthwest, south Of the
Union Pacific lines, rounding out q
system which will include, besides tho
Union Pacific, the Central Pacific. the
Missouri Poetic the KANSAS & Texa,
and the Kansas City Southern, west OF
The Mississippi river.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-02-07
The Little Gun Carriage.

Only the little gun carriage, in
stead of the glttering glass and gold
coach marked the change.
With the exception that rubber
tires were on the wheels, the gun
carriage was as if in actual use. The
place for the coffin to rest was over
the gun. ....... ....
1t was then nearly II o'clock when,
amid cries of "the king of Portugal's
horse" the ''grand duke of Hesse's
horse" as tho princes mounted the
train steamed into the station min
ute ahead of time.
As the Train Came In.
All heads wereu ncovered as the sa-
loon carriage bearing the queens re-
mains stopped exactly opposite the
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-28
American Presidents.

Two presidents OF the United States
were elected by the Wing party during
the twenty-five years OF it's existence
as an organization. These were Will
liam Henry Harrison and Zachary Tay-
lor. Both died in office. The Repuh-
lican party, which succeeded the Wing
party, has elected in forty one years
six presidents-Li Lincoln, Grant, Hayes,
Garfield. Harrison and Mckinley.
Three OF these-Lincoln, Garfield and
Mckinley-wer assassiuated. This is
startling and tragic record. The
Democratic party has been in existence
ITO years. During half that period il
has been 10 power in the nation. 1t
elected nine presidents OF the United
States-hlessrs. Jefferson, Madison.
Monroe, jackson, Van Buren,, Polk,
Pierce, Buchanan and Cleveland,
served two terms each. OF the entire
nine Democratic presidents elected in
10 years, not one died in Office. 1t is
worthy OF note also that the only ex-
president living is "a Democrat.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-12-28
Travel During
Fall and
Winter Season

The journey to the East via Salt Lake
City aud along the shores of the Great
Salt Lake through beautiful Glenwood,
Colorado Springs and Denver Is one Of
uninterrupted delight in winter a. we'll
as summer In fact the Fall and Win
ter season adds but grandeur and
charm to the travel scenes and infuses
an element of variety and beauty TO the
indispensable wonders along the Rio
Grande Western and Denver aud Rio
Grande lines. Through Sleeping and
Dining Car service. Personally con-
Quoted weekly excursions. For rates or
information apply to
w. G. MCBRIDE,
Gen. Agen. AZ r. Broadway. Butte.
or GEO. w. HEINTz, Asst. Gen. r. Agt.
Salt Lake City.