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Junction City bulletin. [volume] (Junction City, Or.) 189?-1901, 1901-03-21
sAMpsoN.scHLEY CONTROVERSY
Recurrence Likely over Design OF
Medals for Santiago Heroes.


NEW YORK. March ia special
from Washington says: Naval circles
are deeply interested In the designs
TO be placed by the navy upon the
bronze medals to be awarded TO OF.
ticers who distinguished themselves
during the war and subsequently.
Oficers and men who participated In
the battle OF Manila bay received q
medal. on one side OF which was the
profile In bas-relief of Admiral Dewey.
Some OF the friends OF Rear Admiral
Sampson urge that the medal TO be
given TO officers who participated in
the Santiago battle should have the
profile OF that officer. In order TO pre-.
vent any controversy on the subject,
Secretary Long has referred the mat.
ter to the board of awards, OF which
Assistant Secretary Hackett Is chair
man. None OF the members OF this
board participated In the West Indian
operations. with the exception Of
Rear Admiral Watson, who has taken
no part In the Schley.Sampson con.
troversy.
In addition to awarding medals to
the officers and men who served with
distinction In the Santiago campaign.
Secretary Long. In accordance with
the authority granted him. will con.
fer medals upon officers and men who
participated In the Samoan, Chinese
and Philippines campaigns.
Junction City bulletin. [volume] (Junction City, Or.) 189?-1901, 1901-03-21

20 the bar In 1854 and began the
practice Of his profession at Indian.
apolis. which had since been his
home, Soon afterward he was ap.
pointed crier OF the federal count at
$3.50 per day. This was the frst
money he ever earned.
In 1860 Mr.. Harrison was chosen
reporter of the supreme court of Iii.
nois on the republican ticket by q
majority of 1858. When the civil
war began he assisted in raising the
Seyentieth Indiana regiment OF vo un.
teers. and became It's second lieuten.
ant-although Governor Morton ten.
dered him its command At the close
OF the war he went to Washine ton,
ID. c., to take part In the Grand Army
review. at which he was duly mus.
tered out, June 3. 1865; not, however,
until he had received commission
as brevet brigadier general, signed
by Abraham Lincoln and counter.
signed by II. NJ. Stanton. secretary
of war. dated March %, 1865, stating
that II was given for ability and man.
ifest energy and gallantry In com.
mand of the brigade"
In 1868 and 1872 he took part In
the presidential campaign In support
of General Grant, travelling over In.
diana and speaking to large aud.
iences. In 1916 he at first declined
nomination for governor on the
republican ticket, consenting to run
only after the regular nominee had
withdrawn. He received almost 1000
more votes than his associates on the
ticket, but was nevertheless beaten,
In 1880, as chairman of the Indiana
delegation in the republican national
convention, he cast nearly the entire
vote of the state Tor James A. Garfield
for president. President Garfield of
fered him place In his cabinet, but
he declined It, preferring the United
States senatorship from Indiana, to
which he held from 1881 to 1887. He
was delegate-at-large to the republican
national convention In 1884; June 10
1888, at Chicago, ILL.,, and on the eight
and final ballot he had received 54f
votes to 11S for John Sherman. 100
for Russell A. Alger, SO for w. @
Gresham, 5 for ]. g. Blaine and for
William Mckinley, as the candidate of
that party for president. The nomina-
tion was made unanimous, and In No.
vember he was elected. receiving 1888
votes in the electoral college to 1863
for Grover Cleveland. He was duly
inaugurated March 4, 1889.
Since General Harrison's retirement
from the presidency he had devoted
himself almost entirely to his law
practice, his only public service being
his appearance In 1898 as counsel for
Venezuela In the South American re-
public's dispute with England over her
boundary line. Last year he was ap-
pointed by President Mckinley one OF
the American members of the inter
national arbitration tribunal.
Junction City bulletin. [volume] (Junction City, Or.) 189?-1901, 1901-03-21
IndIa's Population stationary.

Calcutta, March 18.-Complete GEN.
sus returns give the population of
India as $4,000, 900. an increase in the
last decade Of 100000. Deducting
the population of the Baluchistan,
Shaustaksat, Chion hills and Sikkim
territory, enumerated for the first
time, a net increase is shown of only
IA per cent, which is due to improved
census methods. Thus. the population
is for the first time stationary. Ow.
ing to two famines, mortality from
disease and a great decline in the birth
rate. the native states show exces-
sive declines.
Junction City bulletin. [volume] (Junction City, Or.) 189?-1901, 1901-03-21
Demand on sultan Of Morocco.

New York, March 16.--A special to
the World from Washington says:
The cruiser New York will stop at
Tangier on the way to Manila, and
take on board Consul General Gum
mere, who will be conveyed to the
nearest port to the Moroccan capital.
The consul general is to demand that
the sultan settle the claim of Ameri-
can citizens against his government.
The New York will await the return
of the consul general. The consul
general could make the trip from
Tangier on merchant vessels plying
In those waters, but 1t has been the
policy of the administration to i'm
press the sultan by a naval demon
station In Moroccan waters.
Junction City bulletin. [volume] (Junction City, Or.) 189?-1901, 1901-03-21
CHINA has ObJt(TtD
To the Limitations Of the Man
churian Treaty.
PLACES RUSSIA IN ABSOLUTE CONTROL
Foreign Envoys Again Consider the Question
Of Indsmnitiss Earl u Hung Chang
Has Fully Recovered.


Pekin, March 16.--China has strenu.
oubly objected 10 the limitations OF
the Manchurlan convention respect.
ing the importation OF arms, the re-
organization of the army and the
practical control by Russia over Chi.
nese officials.
At today's meeting OF the foreign
ministers the question of indemnities
was further considered. Ii Hung
Chang is reported as again In good
health. Field Marshal Count Won
Waldersee left here this morning for
Tien Tsin. General Gaselee has left
for Wei Hal Wei. and will so thence
to Shanghai.
Junction City bulletin. [volume] (Junction City, Or.) 189?-1901, 1901-03-21
IN INTERESTS OF BOTH.
Platt Says His Amendment is Not Q
One-Sided Affair.

WASHINGTON, March Ex-senator
Platt. of Connecticut, author of the
much discussed Platt amendment relat-
ing to Cuba, had brief talk with the
president today regarding Cuba, and
later saw Secretary Root. Mr.. Platt,
when asked concerning the published
criticism from Havana concerning the
amendment bearing his name, declined
to enter into any discussion as to a
particular criticism made by certain
distinguished Cuban leader, but on the
general subject said:
"The Cubans will see In the end that
the amendments are as much in their
interests as they are in the interests
of the United States. There may be
at the start little offended dignity
growing out of misapprehension of pur-
poses and aims, but have no doubt
that the Cubans will ultimately see the
sincerity of purpose which has actual
ed us in framing the amendment, alike
in their interest and In the interest
of this country"
Junction City bulletin. [volume] (Junction City, Or.) 189?-1901, 1901-03-21
THE PAN.AMERIcAn
Arrangements Nearly Completed -.
viii Open May /.

BUFFALO, N. Y, March 1S.--It has
been decided TO open the Pan.Ameri
can exposition May !. At that time
President Mckinley and his cabinet
are expected to be on their way to
the Pacific coast. II ia proposed to
connect the presidents train by teie.
graph with the temple OF music. Di.
rect telegraphic communication will
also be established with the executive
Offices OF the presidents OF all the re.
publics of the Western hemisphere
and the governor general OF Canada.
At precisely o'clock, Buffalo time,
they will all be requested to touch
electric buttons In their Offices, which
will start pieces Of machinery at the
exposition. At the same time 1t Ia
expected that each will transmit a
message of greeting.
President Mckinley, from his spe-
cial car. surrounded by his cabinet
will then start the great fountain
pumps. and will transmit over the
wires a message OF greeting.
May II 1t is proposed to hold i'm.
posing dedicatory ceremonies when II
Is expected that Vice-President Roose-
welt, Governor Odell and large mum.
ber OF national and diplomatic of.
flcials will be present. A day, prob.
ably between June and IL, will be
designated Presidents day, when
President Mckinley and his party, on
the return from the coast, will be
present.
Junction City bulletin. [volume] (Junction City, Or.) 189?-1901, 1901-03-21
TOWN WIPED OUT.
cloverport, KY, Burned and 1000 Per.
sons Rendered Homeless.

SONS rendered 1omeleSs.
CLOVERPORT, KY, March 16.-
The bursting of natural gas pipe at
midnight started tire that destroyed
property worth $500,000. The greater
part of this little town was com.
pletely wiped out, and over 1000 per-
sons, about one-half the population,
are homeless. and were in great dis.
tress until special relief train from
Louisville reached here. The heaviest
oser ia the American Tobacco Com
pany, which lost two large stemmeries
and 100000 pounds of tobacco. The
company's loss has not been esti-
mated. Bucket brigades were formed
and men and women alike fought the
flames valiantly, but to no purpose.
Exhausted women and children hud-
died in little groups, wherever shelter
could be found, from the biting cold
of the night and early morning.
Neighboring towns were asked for
assistance in fighting the fire, but
before II could be rendered, the high
wind mad swept the flames through
the place, making the devastation
complete.
AS soon as the management of the
Louisville. Henderson & ST. Louis
railroad learned that hundreds of peo-
pie were homeless, they ordered avail
able coaches between Louisville and
Henderson hurried to Cloverport, anu
there the unfortunates will, for the
time being. make their homes. The
management also sent 5000 loaves of
bread and other food Not store was
left in the town where mouthful of
food could be obtained. Adjutant
General Murray telegraphed that 500
tents had been shipped from Frank
fort and the authorities at Louisville
wired that trainload of relief sup
plies quickly gathered would leave at
noon.
Junction City bulletin. [volume] (Junction City, Or.) 189?-1901, 1901-03-21
THE THlRTIETH RETURNS.
Transport Hancock Brings Home a
Regiment of Volunteers.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 15.-The
transport Hancock has arrived from
Manila with the Thirtieth United
States volunteer infantry. There were
In all S75 people on board, of which
number 26 are army officers and 73S
non commissioned officers and men
of the Thirtieth volunteers. The reg
iment is composed Of men from Mich
igan, Illinois and Indiana, the Mich
igan men predominating. The Han.
cock also brought 72 prisoners and
discharged soldiers, who were deport-
ed on military order.
Among the prisoners on the Han.
cock were two under life sentence
James Dugan, Eleventh cavalry who
killed comrade during quarrel,
and Ellwood Morgan, negro, Forty
ninth infantry, VINO assaulted a Fill
pino woman. Brigadier General Camp
bell was among the cabin passengers.
Junction City bulletin. [volume] (Junction City, Or.) 189?-1901, 1901-03-21
D[ATH OF HARRISON
The Ex.President Passed Away
Yesterday Afternoon.
UNCONSCIOUS TO the LAST MOMENT
End Came paInisrly While the General Was
Surrounded by Members Of His Family.
Except III, Sen and Daughter.

Indianapolis, March i4.--General
Benjamin Harrison died ut 4:46
o'clock yesterday afternoon without
regaining consciousness. His death
was quiet and painless. there being
n general sinking until the end came,
which was marked by single gasp
for breath az life departed from the
body OF the statesman. The relatives.
with few exceptions. and several
OF the ex.president's old and tried
friends were ut the bedside when he
passed away.
None OF General Harrison's chill.
dren were present at his death.
Neither Russell Harrison nor Mrs.
Mckee had reache. the city. although
both were hurrying on their way To
the bedside OF their dying father as
fast ms steam would bear them. Eliz.
abeth. the little daughter. had been
taken from the sick room by her
aurgc before tho end came
General Harrison's Career.
Benjamin Harrison, 23d president
of the United States. was born at
North Bend. o.. August 20. 1898. His
father. John Scott Harrison. was third
son Of General William Henry Harri'
6on. ninth president OF the United
States. who was the third and young
est son OF Benjamin Harrison. one OF
the signers OF the Declaration OF In,
dependence. from Virginia. He was
married October 20. 1853. TO Caroline
Scott daughter OF DIR, John w. Scott,
who was then president OF oxford
female seminary.
After studying law under Storer g.
Gwynne In Cincinnati he was admitted
Junction City bulletin. [volume] (Junction City, Or.) 189?-1901, 1901-03-21
AFTER HIGH DAWSON OFFICIAL.
Governor Will Charge Him With Grim.
incl Libel.


SEATTLE, Wash, March 1S.-Gov-
ernor Ogilvie, at meeting of the Yu-
kon council, March 5, announced that
he had been informed that at a recent
banquet an official in a high position
had declared that the governor and
d. Matheson, contractor, had worked
together in carrying out gigantic
swindle. The governor said that he
would collect evidence and charge the
official with criminal libel.
Another charge was made at the
same council meeting. The entire
council was charged with blackmail
by Mrs. Mcconnell, who conducts a
hotel at Dawson. She says that the
council and Mr. Matheson connived to-
gether to ruin her business, out of q
desire for personal gain. Gold Com
missioner Senkler has filed libel suit
against Mrs. Mcconnell. The charges
have stirred up great excitement in
the city.
Junction City bulletin. [volume] (Junction City, Or.) 189?-1901, 1901-03-21
Is GERMANY LiABLE7
She May Be Obliged to Pay for Dam.
aces In Samoa.

NEW YORK, Marcn 15.-Germany's
responsibility for the troubles that oc,
Cured In Samoa three years ago, and
resulted In the killing of American
and British officers and men and the
partition OF the Samoan islands will
be determined by King Oscar OF Nor.
way and Sweden.
According to a special to the Her.
aid from Washington. Great Britain
and Germany have completed their
briefs of the property claims fled by
the subjects of each. which grew out
OF the military operations of the Eng.
lish and American forces. The state
department at Washington has prac-
tically completed It's brief. The docu.
ment will not be made public until
submitted to the royal arbitrator. but
II is understood that while 1t does not
directly mention the part Germany
played In the Samoan troubles. there
are pointed references to the activity
OF certain foreign agents. These
references are to be reinforced by an
attorney, VINO will be sent to Stock.
holm as the American representative,
II the American contention should be
established, Germany would have to
pay damages to both Great Britain
and the United States for losses sus.
tanned in Samoa.
During the Samoan troubles, Great
Britain acted in concert with the
United States and was disposed to
hold Germany responsible. Whether,
after the change in the relations, she
Is willing to reassert the views then
entertained, is a question that will be
determined only when her brief is
submitted.
Junction City bulletin. [volume] (Junction City, Or.) 189?-1901, 1901-03-21
warships In Venezuelan Waters.

Port of Spain, Island of Trinidad
(via Haytien cable), March 1S.-The
German second-class cruiser Vineta is
reported to be making further inves-
tigation in regard to the matters in
connection with the Island of Mar
guerita. The Italian third-class cruiser
Dogali is here watching Venezuelan
affairs and is ready to start at once
to protect Italian interests in Vene.
zuela If necessary. The United States
cruiser Scorpion has arrived here.
Junction City bulletin. [volume] (Junction City, Or.) 189?-1901, 1901-03-21
Fire In WASHINGTON Hotel.

Washington, March 1S.-At 1853 A.
M. today, electric light wires started
fire in the Merchants hotel, ASS
Pennsylvania avenue, which spread
rapidly, causing panic among the
guests, several of whom jumped from
the window. l.. F. Henry, 4S years
old, was killed. The injured are
Stephen Collins, proprietor of the no.
tel; w. B. Catchings, Of Kentucky;
John Scanlon, and w. B. Ketchum, of
Connecticut.
Junction City bulletin. [volume] (Junction City, Or.) 189?-1901, 1901-03-21
Northwest Postoffloes.

Washington, March 15.--A postoffice
has been established at Agate, Jack
son county, Or, on the route from Tolo
10 Eagle Point. Jefferson F. Grigsby
has been appointed postmaster.
An Office has also been established
at Grant, Mason county, Wash, with
John II. Billie as postmaster.
Junction City bulletin. [volume] (Junction City, Or.) 189?-1901, 1901-03-21
Decision on Elaht.tlour Law.

Tacoma, Waeh., March 1S.-In the
superior court today Judge w. H.
Smell decided the state law making
eight hours days work for all men
employed in public works applied
only to men employed by the day, and
not to men working by the month or
year.
Junction City bulletin. [volume] (Junction City, Or.) 189?-1901, 1901-03-21
A CLASH IMMINENT.
Trouble at Tien Tsin Between British
and Russians.

ITEM TS1N, March 1S.-The British
and Russians are disputing over the
limits of railway property in the Rus
sian concession, and the guards of the
two nations are in close proximity to
each other. The British have been
strongly reinforced, and trouble is inn
minent unless the Russians retire.
Junction City bulletin. [volume] (Junction City, Or.) 189?-1901, 1901-03-21
Library for St. Louis.

st. Louis, March lS.-Andrew Carne-
gle has offered to donate $1,000,0O0
for a new public library in st. Louis.
The offer is similar to many others
which Mr.. Carnegie has made to cities
throughout the United States and
abroad.
Junction City bulletin. [volume] (Junction City, Or.) 189?-1901, 1901-03-21
A Dangerous Complaint.

If you tell woman she is good,
she may thank you. Tell her she is
pretty, and she will love you.--Chica-
60 Times-Herald.
Junction City bulletin. [volume] (Junction City, Or.) 189?-1901, 1901-03-21
Simplicity.

There is still now and then man
simple enough to 60 cunning for an
Office without barrel, - Detroit
Journal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-30
BRAVE ACT OF
YOUNG MAN
Mr. G. W. Muh|y's Encounter With
Man Who Was Following
Young Lady.

Mr.. c. w N1uhly. of No. Sl31s West
Main Street, who is connected with the
Richmond Dairy Company, bears. the
marks of a ScoundreI's hand on his face.
as the result of his brave and manly de-
Tense of a lady Monday evening about {
O'Clock.
About that hour Mr.. Muhly was on his
way home when a young lady overlook
him and ask him to protect her from Il
man who was following her They were
then on Main Street opposite Monroe
Park, and near Laurel Street The man
referred TO was Just q few PAGES in the
rear. Mr.. Muhiy turned to him and or
dered him away. The man. who appeared
to Mr. Muhly to be either a very dark
white man or a Very bright mulatto, be-
came insolent, and he was promptly
Knocked down.
The young lady had hurried on and Mr.
Muhly, after knocking the man down.
also proceeded on his way. The man
arose and again started in the direction
taken by the lady. and again was he
Knocked down by Mr.. Muhly. A general
scramble then ensued, and the man
caught Mr. Muhly in his face with his
open hand and gouged into the flesh. EIe
was knocked off and then ran away.
The young lady had in the meantime
disappeared, and NIr. Nluhly went to his
home
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-30

Her Explicit Directions Will Not be
Materially Altered Great
Military DipIay.s
(By Associated Press

LONDON, Jan. 30.-The Earl Marshal,
the Duke of Norfolk, was unable to see
King Edward yesterday in order to OBJ
tain His Majesty's final sanction for the
funeral arrangements
Queen Victoria's explicit directions as
to her funeral was written in 1852 says
Truth, '.and have not been altered IN any
material respect. 1t was ner wish that
the ceremonial should copy that of Prince
Albert's funeral so far as possible The
Queen will be the first English Sovereign
who will not be buried at night and by
torchlight.''
The War Office has invited Colonial Of
ficers and soldiers IN England to take part
in the funeral procession. Minute gums
will be fired from all ships in the Solent
and at Cowes. commencing when the Al
berta leaves Trinity per. Eacn ship viii
cease firing Immediately the end of the
procession Casses her
After the procession has passed the bat
tleship NrajeSsica the forts and staTss n
Portsmouth lrarbor, wsil commence firing
minute guns and will continue TO do so
until the Ataerta is alongside. No stan
dards will displayed. ErsiSns and unfon
Jacks Will be half-masted. Atimira4s flags
will be fully hoisTed
AS the procession passes each sffs, its
crew will present arms and then rest en-
reversed arms until the proc.ssiaa has
gone by the band meanwhile p.ayia2
funeral marches
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-30
SUMMARY OF TO-DAY'S NEWS.

Local.
The General Assembly fails TO ssree
.s ., general legislation
Probability that the caucus VIII honi-
nate a Judge tomorrow night.
The Newport News fight nsfore tho
House committee.
~Howitzers decide to attend the inahgu-
The t. p. A Convention here to DO
largely attended.
Judge Barham grants o'Boyle stay
.Witnesses, in the Newport News bridge
scandal are forced TO answer against thetf
MYSTERIOUS fires in female college
case {, ranic among the girl pupils.
General.
The issue being forced on ship-saosidy
pi.. mExtra session. OF Congress thoaght 70
be inevitable unless Spooher Blu %
p..spsn prncrarnu,e ARRANGED for celebration OF
@Marshaii Day in Washington
-situation at Pitch Lake. SenezEeia.
described as disastrous.
t'orei.sn.
-yictoria's funergi Will be held sccorti-
Ing to her explicit directions.
l5The King voctferously appiauded on
s his aryival in London
Colonel Bethaae Viii attempt 20 drive
Beers from Cape Coiony
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-30
Tclcsrapi,ic Brevities.
fpv Associated Press.)

by Associated 1feSS.1
DOTGLASVlLLE, GA, Jan. 29.-tolonel
1obn v Edge. a well-known attorney,
killed himself to-day with y shotgun lie
had been in i'll health for Il year.
MONTGOMERY, Ala, Jan. 29.-Thc
committee of creditors of the JOSIAH MOE,
,is Ranking Company reported to-day
that an investigation showed the totat
assets 10 be 81, ,5o6S41, and the liabilities
s., 33225 235 2235s.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29.--The President
to-day sent a message to Congress re-
neWing his recommendation OF last ses-
sim. that Congress make provision Tor
indemnity TO the families of the two vic
tins of the Tallulah, La, lynchlng, July
10th, 1899.
BERLIN. Jan. 29.-NIehmed Aif a
Turkish officer, who was sent by the
Sultan to serve in the 115th Regiment.
has disappeared from Darmstaut ufluer
circumstances pointing to foul play. The
police have offered a reward for recovery,
living or dead.
PARIS, Jan. ga general strike of the
employees of the underground railway has
been declared. The stations are occupied
by troops. There is a general congestion
OF passenger traffic.
LONDON, Jan. 29.-The cargo of the
British steamer Istrar of the Gulf Trans
port line, which arrived at Bremen about
January 2Sth from New Orleans, was afire
and thirty bales of cotton were damaged.
COLUMBIA, S. c., Jan. 29.-The House
of Representatives to-day passed Il bill
giving $50.000 in aid Of the South Carolina
and West Indian Exposition at ChaSles-
ton next fail. The Senate agreed to the
bill.
HAVANA, Jan. 29.-The long-standing
controversy between Mr.. Michael j. DadE,
the contractor, and the military and
municipal governments, regarding the
sewering and paving contract. was set
tied this evening by the payment to Mr.
Dady of $25o00o.
MONTGO OMERY. ALA, Jan. 29.-T!ae
Legislature OF Alabama met in extra ses-
sion to-day. A short message was recelE-
ed from Governor Sanford dealing prin-
cipally with financial matters.