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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1901-08-17
EDD KANSAS BOON,

1t is reported from Topeka, Ks.
that NJ. Lester, a republican politician
OF New York is in that city in the in
terest of Roosevelt's presiden tial boom
He is starting a movem ( mt for a
Roosevelt club in every county IN Kan
sas. Teddy does not intend that llama
or any of the presidential bee chasers
shall get the start OF him in the race.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1901-08-17

The stormy life of Francesca Crispi
went out 10 peace Sunday evening. lie
vas the last of the famous group of
Italian statesmen TO die. In bis old
age he fell from power. bis name was
booted in the chambers and his efigy
was burned In the streets OF Rome. but
be will always be known as the
'sstrong man" of Italy.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1901-08-17

1t would seem from results that the
thief who stole a valuable lot Of gold
bricks from the treasure va ult Of the
arge smelter in San Francis co a short
time ago has made a profitable deal.
He secured immunity from punishment
and $4,000 in cash for telling where
the treasure could be found. Evidently
prosperity has struck the burglary
business and we may look for a big re-
vival in that time.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1901-08-17

The St. LOUIS Republic is gong
after the GID. in q vigorous manner,
and may the Hsnnaite organ be made
to bite its own tongue off before Its
readers get into the habit of repeating
its false assertions of dishonesty at the
Missouri capital. Our sympathy Is
with its readers.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1901-08-17

The editor of the Globe Democrat
does not believe that the state finances
are being mismanged, in fact be knows
he is lying, what he wants is to see the
name of his sheet in as many papers as
possible. Then to have the Governor
notice him "swells him up" all lutte
fellows are afflicted the same way.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1901-08-17

When told a few days ago that
Webster Davis received $4,000 for
his book on the Boer- British war, r.
G. Kerens brought an interview with
a reporter for a St. Louis paper to an
abrubt close, and announced that he
was too busy to De envious Of anybody.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1901-08-17

Being unable to accomplish much in
politics, X. c. Kerens, of St. Louis,
has dug deep into the mysteries of
railway combinations. And, accord
ing to latest reports, he Is now making
some of his money back.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1901-08-17

Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Schley
believes he will be vindlcated. We
believe be ought TO be, since the
papers that have abused him and
printed adverse stories concerning his
action at Cienfuegos are mostly sheets
that could not be believed under oath.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1901-08-17

The Workingmen's Committee OF
One Hundred in New York will hold a
dinner in September in honor OF
George. Lee Merriwesther, of
St. Louis, will be one OF the speakers.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1901-08-17

President Mckinley will be just
about as successful making Dawes
senator Of Illinois as Colonel Roose.
velt's friends in Kansas and Kansas
City will be in making HIM president.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1901-08-17

Major Harvey W. salmon, Of Clln-
ton, Mo, was elected com mander of
western division Of Missouri United
Confederate Veterans at lbeIr REUNION
held at Springfield last week.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1901-08-17

The Missouri Statesman gives a list
of the thirty-seven papers and period
icals published in Missouri in 1874.
Lexington Is credited with one.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1901-08-17
Jell-0. the New Desert.

pleases all the family. Four fiayors lemon
orange raspberry and strawberry. Al your
Grocers. 10 cents. Try 1t today.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-03-30
A srRANeE PENsLoN cAsE.

During the civil Joseph v Swearngen Of Augaize
county oo drafted the army few days after
his marriage Fortunately he devoted friend James
Kelly, who being without bride other ties and
Of adventuresome disposition volunteered to go in his
place without compensation although drafted people
paying high prices for substitutes those days Through
Key careessness the neglect of the mastering officer
he enrolled Joseph " Swearngen did not
the trouble correct the mistake He served through the
under that name received honorable discharge
and returned to his home where he resumed his right
Of nelly, but when the government came to pass
around the pensions was denied one because the name
of Kelly did appear the army rolls Everybody in
the neghborhood about his sacrifice his friend
Swearngen is still alive furnish his testimony but the
problem pension authorities and the
introduced time time been under consdera-
ton for generation but until last day Of
the recent congress that Representative Gordon
Fourth Ohio district succeede with the help of Senator
Harris of Kansas in securing the passage of law provd
ing that James Kelly shall held consdere to have
been mustered the military service of United
States member Of Company E, One Hundred and
Eighteenth Regiment Ohio Infantry Volunteers the
18th day of December 1862 substitute for place
Of Joseph v Swearngen and to have been honorby dis
charged member said company and said regiment
the 1st day Of August 1861 and the secretary
be hereby is authorized and to
rect the records Of said company and regiment accordingly
and to issue said Kelly certificate Of honorable dis
charge" Kelly now get pension join the Grand
Army Of the Republic
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-03-30
5n~;Y.x~s 1v wo1p
Ge<SA3S zsSs 6ySNss'SNS
M. M. MURDOCH, Editor.
WHAT TO DO WITH AeUINALDo.

What shall the government do with Aguinaldo? He
would not observe parole Luzon He would break for
the Jungle the first week The portion of death for treason
would make martyr him. and outside the regular army
circles such is not thought Deportation Guam is
too much on the order Of the English St Helena style Of
punishment If punished he is be- Imprisonment at
Manila for definite term would be the most sensible
thing
There mitigating circumstances in Aguinaldo's
career despcabe as his character is in many respects
His war on Spain preceded ours He had suspended oper
atoms when we opened up resumed them when he saw
his old enemy crippled To the United States was
stranger confused in measure with oppressive Spain
and while he made mistake by letting vaulting ambi
ton dictate judgment the mistake was that Of gross
ignorance OF this country its designs he can know
but little today for had known anything he would long
ago have suspended futile which, instead Of leading
to realization Of his ambitions to be leader have IN
doubtedly defeated them.
For Aguinaldo win not be given leadership under
American control in the Philippines His reputation for
7eachery total unreabity make his exclusion from
civic affairs there certain
So imprisonment in Manila is most likely his portion
unless he should express desire to visit the United
States Undoubtedly this government would crafty this
wish with pleasure and alacrty sending him and his cap
visit the president and having certain enjoy
ment demonstrating to this child Of the jungle that this
is nation Of the greatest freedom political and religious
and that offers every opportunity for individual adyance
ment
And that VIII probably come in tho life OF Aguinado
After which nation win lose interest in him. and his
public career viii close
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-03-30
RUssIA,s Large PLANS IN CHINA

One Of Russias interesting demands upon China is that
in future but Russians and Chin shan receive any
grants Of railroad other ike pr 4ees IL Mongolia
Kashgara and Chinese Turkestan other conditions
give Russia almost entire possession o. Manchuria,
few years not the mt that province ma
be adder to the which evidently regarded St
Petersburg already as good decided to Russia.
Altogether the Of these Chinese possessions is not
less than 100000 square miles The population is per
haps than 100000 but it be made very
much greater The immense regions which marked
for Russian rule could easily sustain 3000O00O even
50000000 inhabitants. AS Russian designs upon the Chi
nese empire develop it is made clearer that the plans OF
Russian statesmen the outstanding Of by the
greater Of that realm Indeed it is reasonable
to suppose that Russian forecasts Of the distant future do
not resign part of the Chinese empire to the peran
ent control Of any other power than Russia.
It is mere idle boast Jest when Russian officers
that in the long the whole continent of Asia
Russas sphere Of influence If the progress Of the Rus
sian people shall be commensurate with their numbers
and resources they may making good the threat
Of acquiring Asia as a whole
But that is matter Of the very distant future
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-03-30
ALONG THE KANSAS NILE.

Funston isn't as small as Napoleon
was. but ne is just as brave.
King Edwar4 VII wou.~ probably Ike
to borrow Fred Funston and try him on
DeWet
Oscar E. Learnard was appointed Judge
Of the new Douglass county court. The
place pays 200 year.
Robert L. Pease Of Atchison, has been
tapped for dropsy ffty-six times IN the
last two years and half.
The Lawrence Journal says that when
the Hurrel law is taken 10 the supreme
court it viii be knocked out
The special education commission ap-
pointed to determine whether Baker
University should be moved 10 Topeka
said no.
Miss Helen Bond, Of salina, is fatally
injured. Some practical joker pulled a
chair from under her when she went 70
sit down.
The Kansas Society OF Bunalos has
spread with great viruleace throughout
tbs east and people are falling victims
in great numbers
According to Ed Howe, the first hint
that she is getting Did is given q woman
by her miHiner, and then she begins
trading somewhere else.
The Lawrence Journal thinks that -
the Gar Of Russia lives out his allotted
years, the aim of the anarchists VIII be
as ban as their Intentions.
Colonel Metcalf Of Lawrence, sent
Fred Funston a cahiegTaua of corlEra-t1-
lation from Lawrence 10 Manila, which
cost eight plunks and 81 cents
Funston's real greatness must be in
this-that a man 50 eager for an opp0r-
tunity and so quick to take Il, has pa
thence 10 wait for one, ana MAKE no
false moves
At Eureka. the other day street grad
ers turned : coffin with tie slzeiton ~ a
woman FL q. cld-tfners orphaned that
a Mrs Bell. school teacher. was buried
OF the towHsite "a 1855, before the toHn
had baeu laid out
Northwestern Kansas Sunday wes rss-
tied hv the heaviest snow storm u years
Trains 30 that sectieu are piplkaae1 IN
the Wichita neighborhoo5 spring IS here
- stay. haLsas rs whole, has a
varseEated climate
Poponoe. the Gnancier Wro ruouksTe5
WIKI the Topeka CaEitsi ard g1t loco
motor afaxia ~ the pocEet-eoa9. ls en-
other shining example - tne fzct that
while newspaper Uar rhl neHr Eet
rlch rulal1g g EewspzIeT. 4C1 uar
can get p0aT trTfug - Fgn one
The fellows who g. nt IKE Fsuef1n
7roaf1 IKE - erore i ogr s3ue Hay taaf
-AE1ilal-o was ~ on see game - @
gvn CAPTURE Aruina6o Wu1 Be
was sitting ga his Htfs 1 wh BE
yelow s1 slers 81 c ard white gard
lng hm. feeling a. sere - sQB FL
Har5 FEL
Judge Hazeu. os Topeks. Sized Bssf
STARK one - rhe Car~s tatr
szs and ccefs Ter rai.cs1ls aestrsles3ce -
prrearsv. ga4 fasgs Ga rMEx stsae
s1 tst rae yaB m h1 r -
-tr ms crfre ~ athere anl
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-03-30
RoRERr MoRRIs, DIARY.

It is noteworthy coincidence that the sudden develop
ment of public interest in the personality and patriotic
services of Robert Morris the fnancer Of the American
Revolution should be synchronous with the unearhing Of
his invaluable diary and letter books and their purchase
the library of congress Probably other documents
that have survived the passage Of the recent century could
reveal much Of the intimate history of the and the
political events Of the days which Immediately preceded
and those which followed the formation of nation than
these wenpreseryed ledger bound books the writing in
which mainly in the hand Robert Morris himself The
manuscript diary the period Of his service the
first financial minister from 1871 to 1880 and the letter
books deal not only with the business Of the government
but also with other matters Of time including the
fnement of Mr. Morris debtors prison in Philadelphia
result of his land sDeculatons in half the
states Of the Union There are volumes Of the official
copies of the Journals of Congress Altogether the vol
ues number nineteen They were bought from the estate
of General John Meredith Read who them by chance
when they had been thrown away by former owner IN
historical they priceless treasures and have
their proper place in the reference rooms of the
Library of Congress.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-03-30
- ID srARvE ENeLANn.

Chicago expert n statistics sets forth the nterestn
theory THAT il England and Russia were to go to war the
mot important battle would be fought at Chicago He
thinks Russia would strike al highlands weakest point b
byine 70 sare ont the island nation ana That this would
be done noe by boctadng English ports but by cornerne
American wheat and -four The British set nearly hls
their breaatus from America and If the American ana
Russian supply were suddenly cut eff ii might cause fam
ine prices 10 London The tatscan thinks Russia would
ony have to send few sNHrul aean1s 10 Cacaso ana
to other gran oeutes 10 buy up tie whole American sur
Plus for months ahead BE admits THIS might run Dr tie
price To $3.50 per bushe before the deal could he com
pleted bat he THINKS Russia could aa 10 buy 296 ESQ go
bushels at that rate ana 10 stand loss unau II ater m
close Of the He thanks lack OF food r5n5 brir~
England Go the point Of surrender in a Few months
The Tribune Says. Chicago Foull have no objection
to war Of this kind II would De merry one for this
country The expouuder OF ths ingenious oaaraen call
crtas That Russia nsht erine the war to an e-7 bv
sas sea8eao9 ot lis war reserve fund in tie Unfted
States lat there is reason hnS ths is too modest q
statement oi ae case Maeat not the only kind af food
stl Russian agents would have corner Germ ana c0rn
nsl "c1 immediately Zee substituted for vhea snd aour
and tae Russians would have buy ZIP several hundred
million bushels Of corn r order 10 make ae embargo q
fectre They oasat also take care 81 tie surplus ~
cats ana 10 nothing % tae meats ana provisions
for which there would BE special demand Great Br
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-03-30

ain if breadstufs we're scarce To make the blow com
pete would also be wen look after the wheat reserves
Of Argentina All this buying prices would be most
gratifying to Americans. especially those of Chicago
and region round about which produces most Of the bread
tu and provisions But it is be feared the idea is
brilliant be realized Long before the stubborn Brtsher
could be sufficiently starved by this simple process lie
would reached the bottom Of his $500 100000
fund and would be in the predicament other
diyduas have started out TO corner market and
given it up in a chastened frame of mind.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-03-30

Be for two years more progress for Wichita Be for
the who win conduct the city to keep down taxes
improve It, inspire contentnent. invite industry
induce enterprise TO increase population Be against the
who is seeking to gain politically by ribbing quarrel
which INJURIES city
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-03-30

the Ribbers means that you favor more rib
6ng of agitation in Wichita Endorse rbbing this time
and you VIII always have the rbbers with you Vote
down and they win not be heard from again in many
day.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-03-30

The department Of war doesn't think much Of Fun
tons feat; President Mckinley oTerjoyed It.
The country rule get very weary looking steadily
az the war department for couple of minutes.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-03-30

You can't have prosperity in Wichita without peace.
and you not have peace by endorsing the who
ae--ove L % Ller Eolloa advaa1aEe % Rib a-seord
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-03-30

The Prohibition agitation was Systematically ribbed
the month by the Harry Stewart coterie the
Harry Stewart crowd down
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-03-30

on the cities Kansas Wichita the most prosper
Gus 1t Qasrres the least Shall it begin OF dis
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-03-30

Don't vote for the antfimprovement crowd That
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-03-30

Graar Britain has been bu9ea in China and Is tyinz
! 70 lase arpaar shat she hasn't been
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-03-30

whichever uas you vote 50 the polls early. Get
your ballot III among abe arsr
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-03-30

II yop viii vote eary next Tuesday morning your vote
win be greater help than if you vote in the afternoon
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-03-30

The local campaign in this city wichita and anti
Wichita Aote for Mclean and Wiehita
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-03-30

II You want to add two more years 10 Wichita history
ike the four years passed vote FOR Acs-ean
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-03-30

nsvey SAYS hat Fred Funston Is al r'sht DeTsg Is
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-03-30

You can't serve Wichita by endorsing tae man who
seeks quarrel or the man Who RIBS quarrel
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-03-21
{ NORTHWEST ELECTIONS.

Little Falls, Minn.-The following Off
GERS were elected: Mayor. N. Riehard-
son; clerk, Fred Carey; assessor. John
CM NC Wfna6 justices, E. w. Collins and
Signor;; aldermen at large, George Nicka
RleWel; alderman, First ward. one rear
pIaaLney burton; two years, John Vertin
a side' Second ward. M. J. Bracke; ;
alderman, Third ward, Nels Peterson
Warren-License carried bv AZ ma iority
n. y. L. Taralseth was elected MAYOR:
oohn T.. Ostrom, c. A, Tullar and Au-
gust -Lundgren, aldermen c. s. Hull.
Braham-The following officers were
elected: President, S. Mattson: councilo
men, j. M Noordell, Ernest Hertel and
t ne: s "A: Lyons; recorder. O. G.. Olson;
Henry Julin and william Kelly uS't con.
stables, D. J.. Tedd and c. o. Hegstrom.
Larimore, n. Dat Republican eau
Gus the following We're placed in nomina-
urer, " D. Strandness; city Justice
Theodore Motion; aldermen First ward,
w. H. Gehring; Second ward, Kirk Tice;
Ihlrd ward, George A Larwour.
Worthington-At the annual charter
election the following were elected FL.
N. Douglass, president; w. E. Madison,
w. b. Hubbard and John Boberg, trus-
tees; F. M. Hickman recorder; Merle
scr; P. OConnor, street commissioner;
Gilbert Anderson and F. A. Stevens, JUS
tices of the peace; s. A. Roshon, con-
stable. License carried.
Glyndon-The village election resulted
in a sweeping victory for the temperance
ticket, and no license carried by five to
one, which doubtless puts a quietus on
this question for years to come
Northfield-The election resulted as fol-
lows: President, E. G. Setter; council
men, II. F. Schwappach, c. Charaest
and e. Haviland; recorder, William
Kruger; treasurer, Charles Hechtmah !;
Justice of the peace G.. E. Swift; asses
sor, c. Schwappach; street commission
Aer, John Heesen. The saloon advocates
RWere victorious.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-03-21
NORTH DAKOTA.

Larimore--N. G. Larimore, the bonanza
farmer and one of the best known cit
liens in North Dakota, is seriously i'll
and in critical condition.
Minot-The American hotel and six adj
Joining buildings burned down. Wensen
Kahotek was seriously injured In Jump
ing from, second-story window to es-
cape.
Ellendale-Otto Bjornstad, a former res
laent OF Ellendale, had one. arm cut Oft
accident at Great Falls Mont.
Jamestown-Larve Johnson, a single
man who has been living alone on his
claim eight miles east of Bowbells. was
found dead near his house. Indications
point to foul play.
Buford-"Old Biz Mumby. editor Of
the Buford Tribune, was assaulted by a
blind-pigger named Young, who took ex-
cept1ons to an article in the Tribune
Grand Forks--Thomas Berg. of Elmer
ado, slipped on an icy sidewalk here and
broke both bones of the leg a few
inches above the ankle.
Grand Forks-Herbert Robertson, of
Cass county, was arrested on q charge
of child murder.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-03-21
MINNESOTA NOTES.

Winona-Both the Republicans and
conventions on Saturday evening for the
city election to be held a week from
Monday.
Cass Lake-John r. Meining. an old res
ident of Cass Lake, has sold his property
here, and will go to Nome City, Alaska,
where he has a mining claim and other
interests
Red Wing-Five of the blind-piggers
were arraigned in the district court Tues
day afternoon. The men indicted are:
Herman Teich, Herman Eastman and
Louis Schramm, of Zumbr ota; John Finne
and Frank Swanson, of Cannon Falls.
Attorney Wilson appeared an entered a
demurrer for each. Bail was fixed at
5000.
Red Wing-C H. Smith. a former Red
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-03-21
SENATE GETS TANGLED Up.
AMENDMENTS TO BOARD OF CON-
troll BILL BECAME BADLY
SNARLED
SNYDER IS NOT PLEASED
Proposition to Place State Uniyer-
sity, Normal Schools and Sol
diers' Home Under the Board
LIS UnsatisfactOy.

Consideration of the board Of control
| BILL. which was continued from TUESDAY,
until yesterday at IL o'clock, was again
de1erred, this time until this afternoon at
ESQ. The senate became hopelessly lost
In the maze of amendments submitted to
the measure on Tuesday, and Lieur Gov
Smith finally appointed a special COM
mlttee to straighten out the snarls and
/ report them in tangible form this after
noon.
r Senator Snyder is not at all ples seff
t Win the disposition shown in the SEN
ate 10 include in the provisions of the
Dill the university, normal schools and
sololers home. He will oppose the bill
IL the amendment to- this effect is insisted
upon. Senator Young is of the opinion
that the bill in it's suggested form will
pass the senate There are MANY others
VINO are practically certain that It's
ueath mas become assured because of the
amendments. Those opposed to the board
~ cohorol, ldea are jubilant over the new
phase of the matter.
The Lord divorce bill. as amended uos
passed by vote of Sc to 10 Yesterday
Inc Dill, as amended makes the divorce
avs OF the state more stringent. and will
nave d tendency to prevent collision in
the obtaining of divorce, and to dis
courage nasty remarriage on the part or
either divorcee.1
senator Horton introduced and had
passed under suspension of the rules a
Dill providing that in cases where hus-
oano and wife have been separated for
year the wife may dispose of her prop
eIty or interest in real estate without
the signature of her husband if she he
armed with a court order permitting il
ne senate finance committee introduc-
ca substitute for the Chiffon meat in
spectlon bill. 1t eliminates the ms ,ec-
ton fees provided for in the Chilton
measure, and appropriates SIS, 900 from
the general fund in the state treasury 70
pay for the inspection work during the
next two years.