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Evening star., 1902-02-20
DISCUSSING ARRANGEMENTS
Closing Ceremonies in Connection With
Recent Treaties.

Lord Pauncefote was at the State De-
partment today and 1t was arranged be-
tween himself and Secretary Hay that the
final ratifications of the Hay-Pauncefote
treaty shall be exchanged here as soon as
the mechanical work Of preparing the ex-
change copies can be executed. The Brit
ish government has conveyed to its am
bassador full authority to conclude this ar
rangement.
Mr.. Brun, the Danish minister, also saw
Secretary Hay in relation to the ratifica-
ton of the treaty for the cession to the
United States of the Danish West Indian
Islands. 1t seems improbable now that the
mooted plebiscite of the Inhabitants of the
islands will be had by the Danish govern
ment. However, should it be decided other
wise, the taking Of the vote, it is said will
be very small matter inasmuch as the
franchise is enjoyed in the Danish West
Indies by only few hundred of the total
population. and their votes could be re-
corded in a day or two.
1t will not be necessary to wait upon Con.
gress for the appropriation of S., OOO, ,OOO as
preliminary to the acquisition of the
islands by the United States. Under the
treaty, as soon as the ratifications are ex-
changed the United States flag will be
hoisted. and the $5,OOO.OOO, If not already
appropriated, will be charged up against
the United States as debt.
Evening star., 1902-02-20
Government Preparing to De-
clare Martial Law.
ARMY TO BE CALLED OUT
SERIOUS FIGHTING CONTINUES
AT CITY OF BARCELONA.
Citizens Fleeing Into French Territory
The Trouble is Credited
to the Anarchists.

MADRID. February 20.-PIemier Sagasta
Is preparing a decree establishing martial
law throughout Spain. The signature of
the decree. it is believed. will be followed
by an extreme national crisis.
1t Wa, persist emily said when the cham
Der Of deputies closed this evening that the
minister of war. Gen. Weyler, had long
conference with the queen regent yester-
day. followed by conference with the mill
itary authorities today. Afterward. it is
asserted. arms and ball cartridges were
served out to the troops in Madrid. who
are in readiness to start at a moments no
tice.
BARCELONA, February 2o-The strik-
ers today murdered three workmcn who
wished to resume work. The proprietor of
a bakery. who raised the price of bread.
was also killed
1t is hourly becoming more apparent that
anarchists are the prime movers in the in
cipient revolution. The markets are with
out provisions and the strikers are pre-
venting the slaughter of animals
Additional reinforcements of troops are
arriving here
"A mob stormed the arsenal at SabadeI,
not far from Barcelona and secured forty
rifles. but they Were subsequently recovered
by the troops
Trouble at Other Points
Fresh fighting between the troops and
rioters has occurred at Tarrasa and Sa-
badell.
Most of the ships in this harbor have
been forced To leave without discharging
their carsoes.
PERPiGNAN, France, February 20
The wealthier families of Barcelona are
coming here in large numbers to escape
the terrors of the Catalonian capital
Evening star., 1902-02-20
ITALIAN PARLIAMENT OPENS.
The King Felicitates the Country on
It's Condition

ROME, February 2o-king Victor En-
manuel opened parliament today with con-
siderable ceremonial In the speech from
the throne he referred to the tranquilizing
effect on the country of the governments S
liberal policy and to the excellent relations
existing between Italy and all the powers
"A policy. said his majesty, which bears
In mind all our rights and all our duties
has earned us large share of good Will
and fiatterng testimonies of the esteem In
which our country is held by foreign ma
tions. The confidence which Great Britain
and Brazil placed In me. by selecting me as
arbitrator. is very pleasing to me.
IhuS, In the concert of the great ma
tlonS, In the defense of interests ana
idellty TO our alliances and ties of cordial
friendships are fully reconcilable with
ltaiS supreme aim. which is peace"
Among the bills announced for introduce
ton were measures providing for divorce
ana reduction In the price of salt.
Evening star., 1902-02-20
TO MEET IN NEW YORK
CONFERENCE OF THE PRESI-
DENTS DELEGATES.
Preparing to Welcome Prince Henry
Commander Sargent to Repre-
sent Admiral Dewey.

A meeting Of the Presidents delegates
VIII be held at the Waldorf-Astoria in New
YORK city tomorrow afternoon. Assistant
secretary Hill OF the State Department
president OF the delegation, left here this
afternoon for New York. Adjutant Gen.
Corpln, another delegate. will leave for New
YORK tomorrow morning. Rear Admiral
Evans. the naval delegate. is already in
New York. These three gentlemen will
represent the President of the United States
In formally welcoming Prince Henry of
Prussia to this country. Prince Henry will
make his first appearance to the American
people In the capacity Of an admiral in the
imperial German navy and will wear the
uniform of that rank.
Assistant Secretary Hill, who will head
the receiving delegation will especially
represent the civil majesty of the govern
ment, and therefore will appear at all cere-
monies In civilian attire. On the other
hand Gen. Corbin and Admiral F1yans will
each appear in full-dress uniform on all
formal occasions including the reception at
New \ ork and the various functions in this
city.
To Represent Admiral Dewey.
Commander Nathan Sargent, aid to Ad-
miral Dewey, is, at the latter's request GO
ing to New York to greet Prince Henry in
the admiraPs name, and to express the ad-
mirars regret at being unable to be pres
ent in person to meet him on his arrival in
America. 1t is stated that the only cause
for the admirals absence is the serious ILL
ness Of Mrs. Dewey.
Naval Social Function Given Up.
Some time ago the Presidents delegates
decided to abandon the proposed reception
in the Navy Department. 1t had been ar
ranged. according to the tentative program
that on Friday, the 2Sth instant, after re-
turning from Annapolis, the prince and
suite should be received at the Navy De-
partment by Secretary Long and number
of distinguished naval officers. The COM
mittee found, however, that Prince Henry
being sailor, was much more desirous of
inspecting the magnificent naval training
school at Annapolis than participating in a
perfunctory official reception, so for his
benefit the time allotted for his stay at the
Naval Academy was extended and the Off
cial reception was necessarily omitted. Sec
retary Long, however, will go to Annapolis
to welcome the prince at the academy. A
luncheon will be a feature of the occasion.
Evening star., 1902-02-20
SECRETARY LONG GRATIFIED.
Brief Comment on the Presidents
Statement in the Schley Case.

When Secretary Long was asked this
morning whether or not he cared to make
any comment on the Presidents statement
upon the appeal of Admiral Schley. he said
II have no comment to make on the Pres
ident's ruling upon the appeal Of Admiral
Schley. except to express my appreciation
OF its thorough, conscientious, straightfor
ward character. 1t is of course gratifying
that the Navy Department is sustained.
The decision will be read of course no
other document would be, and believe will
direct public opinion and tend to close the
whole matter"
Secretary Long has received the following
personal note from the White House, an
nouncing the Presidents action on the ap-
peal of Admiral Schley:
My Dear Sir: The President requests me
to state that after full and most care
full consideration of the appeal of Admiral
Schley and of the answer submitted there
to by the Navy Department through you
he has made the inclosed memorandum on
the case, which he directs shall be filed
Herewith and the case treated as closed
Very truly yours.
GEORGE B. CORTELYOU
Secretary to the President.
Evening star., 1902-02-20
JUSTICE GRAY ILL.
Is Suffering From q Slight Stroke of
PARALYSIS.

Justice Horace Gray Of the United States
Supreme Court is confined ito his house. 1901
I street northwest. suffering from a slight
attack Of paralysis Late this afternoon
his condition was somewhat Improved, and
his physicians gave hope that nothing seri-
Gus would result.
Justice Gray is nearly seventy four years
old. and native of Boston. He was grad
uated from Harvard College IN the class OF
1910, and from the Harvard law school In
1919. He was admitted to the practice Of
the law in 1851
From 1854 to 1861 he was the Official re-
porter of the supreme judicial court OF
Massachusetts, In 1864 he was appointed
associate justice of the supreme court Of
the state, and In 1873 was made chief JUS
t1ce. President Arthur commissioned him
an associate justice Of the United States
Supreme Court In December, 1881. He is
second IL point of service on the supreme
bench.
Evening star., 1902-02-20
CONSULAR SERVICE REFORM.
Business Men Urge Action on the
Foreign Affairs Committee.


A large delegation of business men rep
resenting chambers of commerce and
boards of trade in New York, Chicago,
Philadelphia, Baltimore, Cleveland and
many other cities was before the House
committee on foreign affairs today in ad-
vocacy Of reform in the consular service
and the adoption Of civil service methods
in appointment and advancement of con-
suls. H. A. Garfield of the Cleveland
chamber of commerce spoke in favor of the
bill introduced by Representative Burton
of Ohio, although it was made clear that
the business sentiment favored any of the
various pending measures so long as they
embodied the essential civil service fea-
lures. Law Clerk Dubois Of the State De-
partment gave his opinion in favor of the
reform. and in particular pointed out the
need of substituting Americans as vice
consuls in place of the many foreign vice
consuls who have no sympathy with our af
fairs and our extension of trade.
Mr.. John Joy Edison and Mr.. Corcoran
Thorn appeared before the committee, rep
resenting the Washington Board of Trade
both favoring the bill under discussion.
Evening star., 1902-02-20
INDIANS THREATEN ARSON.
Snake Tribe Jealous of Town Building
in Indian Territory.

HOLDENNILLE. l. T.. February 20
About twenty armed Snake Indians threat
eEed To burn HoIdenyille Wednesday. and
Marshal kays learning of their intention
placed a large number of deputies on guard
to protect the city. While there were some
demonstrations. nothing was done. 1t has
been known for some time that the Snakes
are incensed at the sprnging up of new
towns all over the Creek nation and it is
feared that serious trouble will be the out
come.
Mounds and Beggs, new towns along the
Hne OF the Frisco, were threatened also
but they We're Well guarded and an attack
was not made.
United States Marshal Bennett of Mus
kosee has ordered the arrest of all armed
Snake Indians
Evening star., 1902-02-20
SOUTHERN sUBTREAsURY
Its Need Described to Ways and Means
Committee

The need of a subtreasury in the south
was presented to the ways and means COM
mittee today by Mayor Meyers and dele
cation of business men from Savannah. who
asked for the establishment of such a
treasury branch at that city. 1t was stated
that such a branch would be Of material
aid In financial dealings in the SOUTH par
ticularly at the time when the cotton crop
and other southern staples are being moved
Evening star., 1902-02-20
COL. MCCLURE RETIRED
After Forty Years Active Service il
the Army.

After practically continuous service for
forty years, Lieut.. Col Charles Mcclure of
the pay department Of the army was to-
day placed on the retired list on account Of
age. He entered the service In April, 1862,
from Pennsylvania, his birthplace, as vol
unteer captain In the subsistence depart
ment. He was brevetted four times, the
last as colonel of volunteers for faithful
and meritorious services in the subsistence
department during the war Of the rebellion.
In August, 1866 Col. Mcclure entered the
regular army as captain in the subsist-
ence department and after gradual promo
ton became deputy paymaster general
with the rank of lieutenant colonel in May
paymaster generals oficein in this city.
Evening star., 1902-02-20

Representative Sheppard Improving.
Inquiry today as to the condition Of Rep
resentative John L. Sheppard. who has been
confined by ulness for some time at 1119 H
street, developed that the patient is Inn
proving satisfactorily. It IL thought to be
only matter OF short time when he will
be able to be up.
Evening star., 1902-02-20
CHEATED OUT OF $4,000.
Indiana Bank Cashier Victim of Sure
Thing Game

NINCENNES. Ind. February DE w
Roberts, an electrician, created a sensa-
tion in a suit against Matthew Kelly and
Dallas Tyler charged with causing the
downfall of Richard Davis. former bank
cashier, by unfair gambling schemes He
testified that at the direction of Kelly he
paced a new battery in the saloon and ad-
JuSted TWO saucer magnets under the bar
where il IS alleged that Davis lost S5nuNu
throwing craps.
Evening star., 1902-02-20
SArmy Assignments.

Second lieutenants recently appointed
have been assigned as follows:
l. L. Hsinsaker. to the Sd Cavalry; c. e.
Swartz. to the 24th Infantry; c. 0. Thomas.
jr., to the lst Cavalry; 8. 6. Talbot, to
the 18th Infantry. J. b. Caughey. to the
18th Infantry. and G. e. Reese, to the
18th Infantry.
Evening star., 1902-02-20
Movements Of Naval Vessels.

The Lancaster has sailed from Charles
tor for Port Royal. and the Alert from
San Francisco for San Diego
The Chicago has arrived at Algiers and
the Topeka at Havana.
Evening star., 1902-02-20

Stopping clock is a poor
way to save time, and stopping
an advertisement is a poor way
to save money. The steady adj
vertiser, who uses a medium like
The Evening Star, is the sure
winner every time.
Evening star., 1902-02-20
To Shut OF highlands Horse Supply

TO smut On EuB1dHu 8O1S0 SuPP1ys
VIENNA, February 2O.-In the reichs-
rath today, Herr Wolf. the Pan-German
leader, gave notice Of an Interpolation in
viting the Austrian government. In con-
junction with the government of Hungary.
to prohibit the export Of horses from Aus
tria and Hungary to South Africa, and thu
maintain neutrality.
Evening star., 1902-02-20
Representative Watson Renominated.

RICHMOND, Ind, February 2O.-At the
sixth Indiana district republican congress
sional convention today. held at Conners-
vile. James E. Watson received unanimous
denomination.
Evening star., 1902-02-20
The Arizona Marshalship.

Ex-GOv. Myron H. McCord of Arizona
had an interview with the President today
Col. McCord was United States marshal of
Arizona at the time of Ben. Daniels selec-
tion for that place. and there was nothing
against his record His friends are now
urging the President to nominate Col Nc
Cord for marshal AS the influence for him
Is strong, and as the President Is well sat
isfied with his conduct of the office. il is
thought to be quite probable that Col Nc
Cord stands good chance of succeeding
himself.
Medal of Honor for Capt. Pickett.
Representative Lamb of Virginia present.
ed to the President today request from
the Virginia delegation in Congress that
The Meeker herald., 1902-03-22
a rrlutrr Greatly snrprlse,l.

n Frihter Greatly Surprised.
Il never WIS SO much surprised in my
life, as was with the results of using
Chamberlain's Pain Balm saws Henry
L. Crook. pressman OF the Asl,eville,
On. C.) Gazette. Il contracted IL severe
case of rheumatism early last winter by
getting my feet wet. l Tried several
things for it without benefit. One day
while looking over the Gazette. noticed
that Pain Balm WAS positively guaran-
teed 10 cure rheumatism, SD lnugl,t a
bottle of it and before using two thirds
of it my rheumatism had taken its fl
and have not had "a rheumatic paES
since" Sold by Strebikp II Owens. \
The Meeker herald., 1902-03-22
THEY CRUSH THE POWERS

This is written in mid October. The long,
oppressive summer is quite gone. Fading
leaf, whitening tree and the rustling corn in
the fields are signs of the season. Fog,
frost, rain, SNOW, they are coming. You
remember last winter; Of 1900 and 1901.
The weather was cruel. Ali the thous-
ands 1t killed, and the hundreds of thous-
ands it manned and crippled. Oh, the
rough grasp 1t laid on men at work, women
at home, and children in cribs and cradles.
Coughs that began before Thanksgiving
Day nre rncking and tearing them still; yes,
and growing worse as they dig deeper into
the poor, tired throat and lungs. Many
were cured by using Benson's Porous Plas-
tiers. For the soothing and healing power
Of these Plasters is wonderful They con.
Qudk<ho complaints
The Meeker herald., 1902-03-22
GROOMING.

Tell me not in mournful numbers that tho
town ia full of gloom.
For the mans cr,,nk that SAUNDERS in these
days Of boom.
Life 4 real. ffc is earnest, ind the grave Is
not Its goal,
Every dollar that thou turnest. helps to make
the old town roll.
But enjoyment. and not sorrow. is our destined
way;
II you have no money borrow-buy corner
lot each dny.
Lives of great men nll remind US, We can win
immortal famc;
Let us leave these chumps behind us-well
get there all the same.
In this worlds broad field of battle, in tho
blvOuac of life,
Let us make the dry bones rnttle-buy corner
lot for your wife.
Let us then be up aud doing, with n heart for
any fate,
stll achieving. still pursuing, booming early,
booming iatc.-Ex.
The Meeker herald., 1902-03-22
THAT ARE KILLING THE PEOPLE.

No other plaster, no other medicine or ap-
plication, can compare with them. Coughs,
colds, bacssache, rheumatism, lnmbago.
kidney and liver troubles, asthma, infiu-
enza,- they all go down before Benson's
Plnsters like. snow image in the sun,
You can't throw money away on Benson's
Plaster. Everybody is going to use them
this season. But mako certain YOU get the
genuine, All druggists, or we will prepay
postage on any number ordered In thu
United States on receipt Of Csc. each.
seabury q johnson, Mfg. Chemists; \. Z.
The Meeker herald., 1902-03-22
BUFORD

From Our Correspondent.
Scion Patterson is snow bound.
The late storm was very severe on
stock.
Ed Brown was like the larks- weary
Of waiting for spring.
According to Charley Smith. wireless
telegraphy is in operation between his
quarters and Windermere Lodge.
Faint snatches of The Wearing Of
the Green fiuated down from Deervaie
on the breezes st. Patrick's Day. The
limerick buys are Of Scntch. German
descent and besides are not gifted with
vocal talent. 80 it must have been Pat.
At latest accounts the Dunn bpOthers
had decided not to sell their Big Beaver
property. Tom Dunn, who resides in
Victor, has been having poor health for
some time, and il he can dispose of his
business interests outside. will come
over and engage in rauclung. This is
welcome news for John is too good II
neighbor to lose and Tom is a capital
fellow.
Through a typographical error in last
weeks issue. it was stated that the con.
tract for the Buford mail. was given to
Joe Lutkiewicz for one year when it
should have read for four years Ed.
The Meeker herald., 1902-03-22

W. d, Simms. an old time AIeeker
boy. has, recently received government
appointment az official stenographer
with salary of 500 per month and
expenses His new duties will take him
to the Philippine Islands.
The Meeker herald., 1902-03-22

The W. c. T. U. and other organi.
cations have appointed committees to
wait upon Miss Wright. the young lady
that is to christen the cruiser Denver.
requesting her not to waste such good
booze" as champagne on an ordinary
battleship but to use something like
Manitou water that no one enjoys.
The Meeker herald., 1902-03-22

Although the ranchmen on White
river have all the water necessary for
irrigation it looks very promising for
grass on the range this coming summer
The hills have more SNOW on them than
they had at this time last year.
The Meeker herald., 1902-03-22
Use "Riverside Dairy milk.

A druggist in Lansing, Mich, who
believes in public honesty. has this sign
in his store over box with compart-
ments fer postage stamps: "Ileip YOUR
self and make your own change. II
YOU cannot make change, call clerk %
In two weeks operation of the plan only
four cents had been lost. presumably
through accident. The scheme saves
time for the clerks and for the Gus
toners, for many times. when the pur-
chaser wants only one stamp there may
be q long wait because the clerks are
busy. There is u popular lunch room
in Washington. ID. G.. much patronized
BY the government clerks, where all the
food is placed on counters and the Gus
toners help themselves, paying the
cashier according to their order and
their consciences after the meal is over.
The plan works we'll and no money is
lost.
The Meeker herald., 1902-03-22

Charles J. Duffy, Ben F. Morgan and
Walter James Of AxiHl. attended the
st. Patricks ball given by the Odd
Fellows lust Monday night. They re-
turned to bear river Monday.
The Meeker herald., 1902-03-22
Deer Hides.

This morning Game Warden Harris
located about 700 deer hides at room in
Eugene Gi'ley's house. The hides do
not belong tn GilIy and the owner is as
yet unknown. Glly rented the room
for storage purposes and the renter used
1t as hide ware house. No warrant
but . search warrant has been sworn
out rs we go to press but Game Warden
Harris is determined to catch the owner
OF the hides and he will he arrested as
soon as the evidence can be gathered.
The Meeker herald., 1902-03-22

70 CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money IL it
fails to cure. f. W. Groves signature
is ON each box. a5c. -
The Meeker herald., 1902-03-22

Nothing would please tile people Of
this county better than to have Agent
Myton removed. as is now contemplated
by the committee on Indian affairs
They believe he is the cause Of all the
trouble. and are not far off The APP
pointment OF some Western man, who
lives In the country and knows the true
condition of affairs. would be still better
news.-Vernal Express.
The Meeker herald., 1902-03-22
STATE OF cOLORADO.)

STATE OF COLORADO, a..
MO bLANco COUNTY - l. George f. Acher Clerk
Of the
offices certified
will as above.
whereof
Town of Meeker. this 18th day March, ~
SEAL GEORGE E. AlG Gle c,..,
The Meeker herald., 1902-03-22
NOTICE TO TEACHERS.
Orri.M OF

OFFICE OF
COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF ScH0OLs,r
MEEKER, CoLO., March 8, l9E.
The regular examination OF teachers
for Rio Blanco county. will be held In
the office of the county superintendent
OF schools. at the court house. Meeker,
Colorado, on Friday. March list, com.
msncing at 0 a. m. lft
@. f. Brown.
County Superintendent Of Schools.
The Meeker herald., 1902-03-22

Mrs. a. H. Adams. the organist at
the st. James Episcopal church. ten
dered her resignation to the vestry
board Of the church lest Wednesday.
The resignation is to take effect April
list. The church will lose an excellen,
orRanist aud every one will be sorry to
see Mrs. Adams leave.