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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-25
DEFY THE SOCIALISTS.
Belgian Chamber OF Representatives Votes
Against Universal affrage-Tranquil
Throughout Kingdom.

Brussels, April 19.-The chamber of
representatives by 81 to Ga votes, re-
jected the proposal to revise the Bel
gian constitution so as to provide
for universal suffrage.
The general council of The labor
party has decided to continue the
strike, but peacefully. Numbers OF
strikers, however, are resuming work
and tranquility is reported from al
parts of Belgium.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-25
SON OF A MISSIONARY.
Dali Colt Chambers, Aged Is, Met Death
by Failing to the Bottom OF a Gorge
in Switzerland.

Lausanne, Switzerland, April 90
The American youth, who with the
son of a Lausanne publisher named
liner was killed some days ago by
falling to the bottom of a gorge in
the Encel pass, near Evionnez, was
Dial Colt Chambers, is years of age,
the only son of missionary, Rev.
Mr.. Chambers, stationed at Adana,
Anatolia, in Asia Minor. Both of the
victims were pupils at the normal
school of PeseuX, canton of Neucha.
tel
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-25
GEN. Fanston'. opinion of Senator Hoar

Denver, Col, April 21.-Gen- Fred
erick Funston was the principal
speaker at the banquet of the Colo
RADIO Society of the Sons of the Revo-
luton His reference to the Philip
pine war was on the lines of his pre-
eious speeches. The prolongaticn of
the war,~he declared, was due more
to outside influences than to the de-
sire of the Filipinos for independ-
ence, Gen. Funston said: 81 have only
sympathy for the senior senator from
Massachusetts,, who is suffering from
an overheated conscience"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-25
Probably 200 soldiers Killed.

Managua, Nicaragua. April 21.-A
severe explosion occurred here the
night of April 16. A large two-story
barrack, situated near the lake front
and in the center of the city, was
blown to fragments. Between 100
and 200 officers and soldiers are re-
ported to have been killed and many
soldiers and other persons are re-
ported to have been injured.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-25
Mai. Pruden Dead.

Washington, April 1e.-Maj. Octav-
Jus L. Pruden. one of the assistant
secretaries of the president, died yes
terday from an affection of the heart,
aged 60. Maj. Pruden occupied con-
fidential position at the white house
for many years.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-25
School Time Curta led In st. Joseph.

ST. Joseph, Mo-, April 21.-Shortage
of funds is responsible for an order
to curtail the number of school
months from nine to six. Citizens
dissatisfied with the prospect are re-
sponsible for an increase in the as
sessments of real estate and personal
property to considerably over So, OOO,-
600. TaX-dodgers are being ferreted
out and the full school term will
probably be the result:
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-25
To satisfy the Mob.

Pekin, April ia full report OF
the recent Ningpo riot has reached
here. From it it is learned that an
official beheaded two men without in
vestigation, to satisfy the mob,
which charged them with gouging
out the eyes of Chinese children for
use by the missionaries in preparing
medicine
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-25
Not TO can Aeutnaldo.

Washington, April 2O.-The repub-
Hcan members of the senate commit
tee on the Philippines held a caucus
on the demand of the democrats that
Aguinaldo be summoned as a witness
before the committee, and decided
to refuse the demand.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-25
For DefrauiIng the Public.

Berlin, April 19.-Hermann Cans
Windt. whose so-called flying machine
has attracted wide attention here ano
abroad, was arrested Friday for de
ception, forgery and quilting the pub
lie into subscribing for shares of ar
aeroplane company. He obtained
money in small sums from hundreds
of persons.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-25
Minutes Since the Year One.

Paris, April 20.-A noted scientist
has announced that one milliard min
utes elapsed at 6:10 o'clock at night,
April IS, since the beginning of the
Christian era. The average year in
the 10 centuries is composed of $685.
957 minutes and IS seconds. 4 mil
lard is 1000 600. 600
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-25
Missouri University Wins the Debate.

Lawrence, Kan, April 19.-Repre-
sentativea of the University of Mis-
souri, last might won in the annual
debate with the University of Kan
sas. The debate was on the sub
ject of municipal ownership. The
judges were Eugene F. Ware, of To-
peka; Silas Porter, of Kansas City,
and Judge S: A. Riggs, of Lawrence.
Missouri had the affirmative.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-25
Hottest Aprn Day in Fifteen Years.

Omaha, Neb., April 21.-Yesterday
was the hottest day in Is years. The
thermometer at five p. m. reached 81
degrees, the highest previous record
being 81. The intense heat was more
oppressive owing to the excessive
cold weather experienced up to Satur
day night, overcoats being required
for comfort during the past week
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-25
Young Men for the Alton.

Chicago, April 19.-Hereafter 35
will be the age limit for employment
upon the Chicago & Alton. By a
new rule just taking effect, no one
will be given employment who is
above that age. The rule applies to
the shops as well as the other de-
part mentS.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-25
Plead for Gen. Mics.

Washington, April 1e.-Four repub-
lean senators-Allison, Hoar, Hale
and McComas-old friends of Lieut..
Gen. Miles, called at the white house
and urged the president not to take
any immediate steps for the retire
ment of Gen. Miles.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-25
To Build a .afoder village.

Kansas City, Mo-, April 21.-Walter
Vrooman, a socialist, says he will
build model" village a short dis
lance from Kansas City, where, he
is not ready to state. 1t will have
a dozen factories, churches, school
houses, dwellings, stores and places
of amusement
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-25
Havana seeks sI5,ooo.Ooo Loan.

Havana, April 20.-A loan for the
city of Havana is to be advertised
for at once, the advertisements to
stand for ten days. The amount Of
the loan is SIS, 900, 900, and the money
will be used for taking up the float
ing debt and for sewering and paw
ing
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-25

Casper, Wyo., April 21.-Special
agents of the interior department
have been here during the past week
investigating the reports of illegal
fencing of government lands. The
result has been that over 100 ranch
men have received notices to remove
fences within 60 days under penalty
of 81 900 fine or Imprisonment
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-25
Saved 1900 Pennies.

Goshen, Ind, April 19.-Herman
Boyce, a German grocer, made fad
of saving pennies for the last 20
years. Boyce had no safe place to
keep them and he has deposited them
in a bank. There were 19,700 pennies
IN the accumula ton.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-25
Jews Driven from Roumania.

Berlin. April 21.-Harrowing tales
of the persecution Of Jews in Rou-
mania have been brought to this city
by band of $50 refugees from that
country who are en- route to Canada
under the supervision of officials Of
the Baron Hirsch colonial fund.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-25
More Justices for Oklahoma.

Washington, April 21.-The house
Saturday passed bill giving Oklaho-
ma territory two additional justices,
the appointees to be residents of the
territory one year.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-25
Threate. to Tie Up Entire system.

Waterloo, Ia, April 19--The strike
situation in the Illinois Central shops
here is daily assuming a more serious
phase. Unless the company settles
the strike here the shops of the en-
tire system may be called out.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-25
MANY SUNDAY FIRES.
sixty-One Frame Buildings In Kansas City;
Mo. Destrnyed-Eoss at Dallas,
837O.0OO.

Kansas City, Mo-. April e1.-Some-
body's mistake in giving the location
OF the ire and a high wind, with
the odds very greatly in favor OF
somebody's mistake, made 50 families
homeless yesterday and caused a
property loss by fire which is esti-
mated conservatively at $4,000 to
$4,000. Two solid blocks of thick
~ settled residence property between
MERCER and Paramount, from Tween
ty-third to Twenty-fourth street,
were burned yesterday afternoon.
In addition half a dozen houses were
destroyed in Holly Reservoir hill, and
more or less damage was done to dog
ems of houses scattered through the
Toad-a-Loup and Reservoir district
Steps have been taken to raise a re
lief fund.
Loss at Dallas. $4,000.
Dallas, Tex, April 2I.-Two per-
sons were fatally injured. Fire Chief
Magee was FRUSTRATED and a property
loss of fully $4,000 was caused by
several fires which occurred here
shortly after three o'clock yesterday
morning. At that hour an alarm was
turned in from the Dorsey printing
establishment and in a short time
one of the fiercest CONGREGATIONS
which has visited Dallas in years was
in progress. Phe Dorsey plant was
totally destroyed, the loss being
about 100000, half covered by insur-
ance.
While the Dorsey fire was in prog
ress fire broke out on Lamar street,
near Collin, and 20 buildings were de-
stroyed. Half of them were ordi-
nary business houses and the re-
mainder boarding-houses and dwell
ings.
Little Girl Killed In Chicago.
Chicago, April 21.-Several persons
were painfully burned and a little
girl was killed in a fire that de-
stroyed the Monterey" a fve-story
apartment house at 95 Thirty-fifth
street last night. The flames spread
SO rapidly that many of the occu-
pants of the upper rooms, who had
retired for the night, were cut off
from escape by the stairways and
were rescued by the firemen.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-25
Dewey Invited to Funston Banquet

Denver. Col, April 19.-Admiral
Dewey has been invited to be a guest
of honor at banquet which the
First regiment, Colorado national
guard, will :. give to Gen. Frederick
Funston, at the Windsor hotel. May
1. the anniversary of the battle of
Manila bay.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-25
A Wagon struck By = Train.

Bolivar, Tenn, April 21.-At Loone,
seven miles north of here, yester-
day four persons were killed and
eth fatally hurt by an Illinois Cen
Eral Dallas confederate reunion ex-
eursion train.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-25
gonzales Wsn obey Malxar.

Manila, April 1s.-Gonzales, the in
surgent leader, has agreed to obey
Malvar's order and will surrender.
Gen. Bell wires that no insurgents
are left in Batangas or Laguna pro-
YinceS.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-25

Falls City, Neb., April 21.-The Bur-
ington e. Missouri railroad bridge,
three miles west of Rulo, was burned
Saturday night and as a result all
freight trains have been tied up.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-25

Des Moines, Ia, April 19.-Gov.
Cummins yesterday offered reward
of 81 200 for the murderers of the
Peterson children, who were found
lead in the suburbs of this city Q
Reek ago.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-25
MAY Establish a Regency.

Berlin, April 19.-The Cologne Ga
zette revives the report of the prob
able convocation of the Dutch states
general in order to establish re-
gency in Holland, on account Of
Queen Wilhelmina's illness.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-25
.Primrose DAY. In London.

London, April 2o.-Judging from
the extensive observance of "prim-
rose day." admirers of Lord Beacons-
field, who died April 10, 1881, are as
numerous as ever. People thronged
to the statue OF the statesman at
Westminster, which was adorned with
the usual masses of primroses and a
number of handsome floral trophies.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-25

The house Saturday afternoon
passed the bill introduced by Repre-
the holding of federal court at Kansas
City, Kan.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-25
THE QUEEN HAS TYPHOID.
Latest Bulletin from Physicians Shows
That Wilhelmina's Cond ton Is Alarm-
Ing in the Extreme.

The Hague, April 19.-An official
bulletin was issued from Castle Loo
stating that Queen Wilhelmina passed
a fairly quiet night. Her fever con-
tinues. The alarming fever which
complicated the queens condition is
now officially admitted to be typhoid.
Up to the present time the malady
has run it's ordinary course
Crittenden press., 1902-01-16
CHINESE APPRECIATION.
Moderation of the American Troops
at Pettn Appreciated ~ the
Chinese Government.

Washington, Jan. i3.--Mr. WI, the
Chinese minister. handed Secretary
Hay the following edict, transmitted
To him by Wei-Wu-Pu. at Pekin, in a
cablcgram dated January II, 1902;
by order of her imperial majesty,
the empress dowager. we issue the
following edict: During the disturb
ances caused by the Boxers, last
year, the American commanding Of
ficers issued strict orders TO their
troops 10 use strenuous efforts to
protect the buildings within the For
hidden city. This was an act OF
friendship worthy Of imitation, for
which we feel extremely gratified
and grateful. We therefore instruct
Wo Ting-fang TO convey our expires
sion OF thanks through the secretary
OF state TO his excellency, the presi-
dent OF the United States. Respect
this"
Crittenden press., 1902-01-16
WILLIAM MARSH RIcE's WILL.
An order thnt Indicates n settle
ment with the Heirs Of the
Murdered Millionaire.

New York, Jan. 13.-An order
signed by Surrogate Fitzgerald indi-
Gated that there may be a settlement
made with the heirs of the late Will
lam March Rice, the aged capitalist
of Texas, for whose alleged murder
Albert +. Patrick, an attorney, In
awaiting trial here. The order per-
mitted Nina Belle Rice, grandniece OF
the deceased, to withdraw her oppo-
sition TO the probate of the will OK
1896, known as the Baker will, on re-
ceipt of $4,000. Reason for the sup
posed settlement was said to be
found in the belief that the so-called
Patrick will, which made the alleged
murderer residuary legatee, would
fail and that the will of 1896, Great
ing the Rice institute in Texas would
stand
Crittenden press., 1902-01-16
FOR VENEZUELAN WATERS.
Rear-Admiral HigginsOn, with thS
Kearsarge and other Vessels,
Going TO Venezuela.

Washington, jan lit is proba-
BILE that Rear-Admiral Higginson,
with his flagship Kearsarge, and sew
eral other vessels of the North At
lantic squadron, will shortly repair
TO Venezuelan waters, making his
headquarters at La Guayra. The ships
which Admiral Higginson will take
with him on this cruise will have an
unusually large complement of ma
riDes aboard. These precautions are
taken, not with any offensive intent
towards Venezuela. but merely to
guard against an outbreak of an
archy and rioting in the event that
the revolutionists should prevail over
Castro's forces in the field. Owing
TO Admiral Higginson's high rank he
naturally would command any joint
operations that might be incident to
the landing of naval forces of vari-
Gus nationalities.
Crittenden press., 1902-01-16
PARAGUAYAN REVOLUTION.
The Reported Revolution I'm Para
guay Turns Out 90 ne
the Real Thing.

iBuenos Ayres,Jan 11.-(Via Calves
ton)-The rumors circulated here,
Thursday OF revolution in the Re-
public of Paraguay, turn out to be
well founded. Tie revolt, which
broke out at Asuncion, the capital,
was caused by the uestion of the
presidential succession, the term of
President Aceyal expiring in Novem-
ber of this year.
The revolutionary junta was com
posed of Gen. Caballero, Gen. Esco-
bar, Col. j. A. Escurra, the minister
of war; Senior Mario, cabinet min
ister, and Senator Freitas.
President Aceval resigned the pres
idency and congress accepted his res.
ignation.
A collision occurred in the cham.
ber of deputies, during which Senator
Facando 1nsfran. president of the
hygienic council, was killed, and
Gen. Caballero, Senators Miguel and
Corbalan and Deputy Fernando Car
reras were severely wounded.
The congress of Paraguay has
placed the reins Of government in the
hands of the vice-president. Senoi
Hector Carvallo. Great excitemen,
prevails.
Crittenden press., 1902-01-16
1T CREATED A SENSATION.
Lexington QKy1 Daughters of the
COnfederacy object to Uncle
Toms Cabin Shows.

Lexington, KY, Jan. i1.-Lexington
chapter United Daughters of the
Confederacy have sent a written petit
tion to Charles B. Scott, manager of
the Lexington opera house, asking
that the play "Uncle Toms Cabin"
never be played again at the opera
here. They give reasons that the best
citizens and old families living in and
about Lexington were once slave own
ers as heritage not of their own
choosing; that the incidents of "Un-
tle Toms Cabin" are not typical of
slave life in the south, but of isolated
cases; that the production, the play
and its being advertised with blood
hounds and pictures Of an old negro
in chains and a slave owner with whip
in hand, give false idea of the dis
tory OF the times to the children Of
the city, and its disrespect to the
southern gentleman and good citi-
zens and their families in this part
of the country.
The petition is signed by four of
the most prominent women of the
chapter and indorsed unanimously
by the members. 1t has created a
sensation here.
Crittenden press., 1902-01-16
A Days Doinss in Kentucky.
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
After a Short Session Both Houses
Adjourned Until Monday.

Frankfort, KY, Jan. 1.-THE state
senate met at 80 o'clock Friday.
Senator Nat Howard introduced a bill
to take the place of the present Ken
lucky law as TO negotiable instru-
mcnts. II is a copy of the law now In
force in 16 states, and is to carry out
the idea OF lawyers everywhere that
uniform law on this subject should
be established. The senate at 1890
o'clock adjourned until noon Monday.
Serator Taylor, OF Franklin, offered
bill providing that distillers may
have ten days from the 1st OF January.
May and September to report with
drawals OF whisky to the state auditor
and may omit the serial numbers OF
barrels A resolution similar to that
adopted by the lower house inviting
the white ministers OF the capital to
open the sessions with prayer was
adopted by the senate. Senator Nc
Mutt, of Louisville, presented bill to
change the present law giving the gen.
eral council OF that city the power of
elect!ng a city attorney and fixing his
salary to appointment by the mayor
at ar annual salary of $4,000 and two
assistants at 81. 800 each. Senator To
lin, OF Boone. offered a bill requiring
all telephone lines TO plug together at
least one place in each town and city
In the state. g
The house session was brief. Repre-
sentative Rogers, OF Christian. offered
resolution that the house drop poll
tics and get down to business. 1t was
withdrawn after some discussion. and
tho house adjourned until noon Mon
day.
Crittenden press., 1902-01-16
CASE OF MRS. RICHARDSON.
Continuance JntiI january
30 Agreed Upon.

Kansas City, Mo-, Jan. ia spe-
cial to the Star from Plattsburg, Mo,
says:
The case Of Mrs. Addie l.. Richard
son, charged with the murder of her
husband. Frank W. Richardson, was
called In the circuit court here. The
formal charge was not read TO Mrs.
Richardson, Judge Burnes merely
reading the title of the case. One OF
the attorneys for the defendant
pleaded not guilty for her. Then the
attorneys announced that they
agreed on q continuance until Janu-
airy 30, when the selection Of a jury
will begin. 1t is believed by that
time that Stewart Fife, who is un-
der arrest at North Yakima, Wash,
charged with completely in the muir
der, will have been returned To Mis-
souri,
Crittenden press., 1902-01-16
THE PNEUMATIC TOOL TRUST.
The Last step In the Formation Of
the Combine Has Bccn Taken
at Cleveland, ..

Cleveland, o., Jan. 13.-Thc last
step in the formation OF the big
Pneumatic Tool trust was the filing
of deed OF trust for 81 800 900 i'm
the country recorders Office Monday.
The deed was from the Chicago Pneu-
matte Tool Co, TO the Central Real
Bond u Trust Co., Of New York, to
secure the payment of 81 500, 900 issue
OF 20 year first mortgage fye-per-
cent. gold bonds. The plants of the
Boyer Machine Co., of Detroit; the
Olncy Metal Co., Of Philadelphia; the
Chisholm a. Moore Manufacturing
Co, Of this city; the Franklin Air
Compressor Co., of Franklin, Pa,
and 10000 shares of the new Taite-
Howard Pneumatic Tool Co. of Lon
don, England, together with all the
patents OF the big concern, are in
cluded I'm the securities.
Crittenden press., 1902-01-16
SENSATIONAL CHARGES.
James E. Doyle Enters Suit Against
the Standard Oil Co.

Lexington. Ky, Jan. Thames e.
Doyle. former local manager of the
Standard Oil Co. and until lately iden-
tilted with the Wilburne oil works. OF
Cincinnati. Friday fled suit against
the Standard oil Co. and G.. b. Gil
man and NJ F. Grifith. doing business
rs the Brilliant Light Oil Co, for $685..
600. alleging a conspiracy 20 ruin his
business and control the oil business
in Lexington. Among sensational
charges are these. that the represen.
tatives OF the two companies used
threats and deceptions TO rob him OF
patrons. that their employees pursued,
set upon. abused and threatened the
driver OF his delivery wagon. causing
him tc resign that they instigated his
arrest on two occasions on charges
proved TO be false and circulated false
reports about him and his wares, and
threatened his customers with prose.
cuticn. finally forcing him to give NJ
his position. Pa
Crittenden press., 1902-01-16
THE CARNEGIE INSTITUTE.
The Trustees say There L. No Rea-
sou for Congregational or Gov
ernment Action.

Washington. Jan. at Is stated
by one Of the incorporators and
trustees Of the Carnegie institute
that no reason Is perceived AZ pres
ent for any congressional or govern
mental action in connection with
that educational scheme. As IL
stands the institute IS like any other
private corporation. Therefore IL is
held. there can be no question as to
the propriety of its holding any class
Of securities whether steel bonds or
United States government bonds as
the basis of its endowment.
This statement Is believed To indi-
cate Mr.. Carnegie's purpose to place
his bcquest in the shape OF United
States Steel securities as originally
intended.
Crittenden press., 1902-01-16
SYDNEY LAscELLEs CAUGHT.
LaseeIies, the Noted svsindler
of Many AIinses.

Boston, Jan. 1.-The police here
have captured Sydney Lascelles, a
noted swindIer, said TO be known to
the police Of three continents as Lord
Walter Beresford. He is held on re-
quest OF the authorities at Hot
Springs, Ark. When arrested he gave
the name OF Robert Leonard, but
when shown his photograph from the
police gallery he admitted he was
Lascelles. He has been known under
many aliases, besides Lord Beresford,
among them being Sir Harry Vane,
II. N, and Lord Courtney, Claude B.
Lascelle and James b. Lascelle. The
charge against him in Hot Springs is
the larceny, in 1891, of $1,000 from
Lyman j. Hay, proprietor Of the Arl-
ington hotel.
II is said that Lascelles, as Lord
Beresford, eloped from Algiers with
the daughter of an American min
ister, who, after learning of the
mans character, secured a divorce.
lie haA served terms in New York and
In Georgia for swindling and forgery.
IL is said he is now the husband OF a
wealthy young woman of Providence,