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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-04

as the sun dropped below the
sky line, shadows crept about it.
L saw, like stars reflected in the
water, the city's. lights shining
dimly below. Soon the globe, down
upon which L gazed with fascinating
interest, lost all color. The pale lights
seemed to be swimming round and
round. But yet my balloon, still in the
suns half light, was luminous with
pale yellow glow.
81 became fascinated with the
sparks of light and streaks of fiery
red that then began to glimmer and
flash in tiny lines. and arcs upon the
earth. Sometimes a muff1ed roar like
that of thunder and then the crack.
of lesser noises would reach my ears,
and 1 began to fancy that I was far
above the clouds and was looking
down upon miniature thunder
storm. But finally I remembered
that it was the Fourth, and then I
knew that the disturbed area upon
which I saw SO many little darting
lights was ST. Joe and it's evening
display of Roman candles, rockets
and bombs. They all seemed very
trifiing and pitiful to me then, and
I remembered conceiving a genuine
contempt for so small a thing as
pack or even a box of firecrackers.
''Then 1 noticed that the breeze no
longer blew downward upon my bare
head. I watched the bag which had
been rotund and bullying, and saw
that its sides were denied and fab
by. I found package of cards in
the basket advertisements for f0o
balloonist, and throwing them out
saw that they sailed lazily upward.
'.' I'm falling!' 1 murmured, and for
the first time became conscious of
the most terrible fear. My hair was
rather long, and stood on end part
ly with terror and partly from the
upward draught through which L
was descending more rapidly each
second. The moon peeped over the
eastern hills suddenly. and then I
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-04

could see the earth again, luminous
in a pale green glow and apparently
soaring steadily toward me. Then ]
could see blotches of darker shad-
owy green, the river looked broader
and now could see the lake as il
coming up directly under me, silvery
blue. Then I heard murmur as oil
many distant voices which grew loud
e- and louder. I heard cheers and
looked over for the last time. I was
falling SO swiftly now that I prayed
and thought of my mother by turns
Then I covered my face with my
hands and waited for the crash.
-"But suddenly the basket in which
I crouched stopped with a sudden
jerk, and then the big si1ken bag
came softly rustling down over me
I felt another gentle bump, the
voices were ringing in my ears, anG
I felt hundred hands pulling away
at the empty balloon. When I came
to / was in hammock on the porch
of the little hotel near the lake. ]
wasn't hurt in the least, and my
mother, laughing, crying and thank
ing God in her reyerent old Irish way.
was holding my hands. I had de.
scended within hundred yards of
the place had started from and had
spent nearly three hours at a great
altitude. Of course my mother was
wild with fear, but Prof. Winball.
who knew his business, treasured her
somewhat by his own certainty that
the absolute stiffness of the air
would insure my safe descent near
by. His only worry was that I'd fall
in the lake, and score of boats were
patrolling the waters watching for
me. The balloon anchor was what
caused the first jolt as I swept down
ward, but it broke the force of the
fall and probably saved me from a
broken limb at least. No. 1 never
went near balloon again, but I'm
not sorry for the experience."-Chi
cago Record-Herald.
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A Boys LETTER.
He Wrote to His Father and Incl
dentaIIy Reminded Him of the
Fourth of July.

An Omaha boy who is spending the
summer with his grandmother in the
western part of the state writes as fol-
lows to his fond papa:
''Dear Papa:-I am very we'll and
having a good time please send me a
dollar to spend on the Fourth of July.
Grandma has been we'll all summer and
they are selling two punches of fire
crackers for>5 cents here I have got 80
cents saved up to buy fireworks will
you please send me pistol and lot
of paper caps Last Sunday I went to
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see
So graceful in its folds of silk
The banner of the freei
The spirit born at Lexington,
That fought AT Bunker Hill,
And stood through tears and greater STRIFE
Shall bear thee onward still
Hurrahi Hurrah! the welkin rings
From rugged coast of Maine.
From far Pacific's golden shore
Comes answer back again!-
Brave sailor hands shall raise to-day
In pride every sea
cold Glory!' lit by fadeless stars,
The banner of the free!
The blood of gray and valiant sires,
Warm coursing through our veins,
Is quickened by the happy dawn
. And thrilled by martial strains.
Our loyal anthems notes are heard
Alike in every shade,
Their echoes fill the signing pine
And cheer the everglade.
The plow-share in the furrow waits
Te turn the fertile field,
Enwrought in peace from patriot steel
That ne'er to wrong would yield.
Unshotted gun gives glad salute
Meath liberty's green tree,
While North and South together sing
The banner of the free!
Henry Denver, in Springfield (Mass.) Re-
publican.
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EFFECT OF RECIPROCITY.
Germany Has Vastly Increased Her
Export Trade in Consequence.

A report of great interest in the United
States at this moment, In view of the pend
ency of reciprocity treaties before Congress,
Is that made to the State Department by
United States Consul Ozmun at Stuttgart
relative to the workings of reciprocity ar
rangements in Germany. He shows that
Germany has now had ten years experience
In trade relations with seven different Eu-
ropean countries conducted under CONNER
cial treaties and the results of their work.
ings have been carefully compiled and ar
ranged in tabular form in this report, which
Is published In the advance sheets of con-
sular reports, issued by Frederic Emory
from the bureau of foreign commerce.
The consurs conclusions are, in brief, that
Germany, by entering into commercial
treaties with these seven different countries
was able to increase her export trade wit
them A per cent; and while at the same
time the imports from these countries ex-
ceeded the exports to them, this excess was
33 per cent less in the last three years of
treaties than in the three years before they
came into operation. This greatly increased
volume of trade has made reciprocity
treaties popular in Germany.
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WHAT THE OPERATORS SAY.
Big Task Ahead of Commission-Will
Push Coal Along.

NEW YORK, October 16.-Few Of the
representatives Of the coal interests would
discuss the present status of the coal sit
uation today beyond expressing their be-
lief that the commission named last night
has tremendous task before it. 1T has
serious problem to solve" said President
Olyphant of the Delaware and Hudson
road. THE question of wages the men are
to receive; how the men are to be paid In
different mines and different veins in the
same mines, are some of the questions.
These are problems that men have grown
gray-headed trying to solve"
e. b. Thomas, chairman of the executive
board Of the Erie, said:
Il consider that the adjustment of differ
ences will be a long-drawn-out and difficult
undertaking.
Discussing the possibility of getting coal
into the market promptly after the mines
resume Mr.. Olyphant said:
If the miners go to work at once we will
be able to get coal here right away. 1
don't know anything about their going to
work, but when they do go, everything that
can carry coal will be pressed into service"
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March IT, 1884; ccic1el March 81, 1895. In
the civil war reached the brevet rank Of
colonel in volunteers and United States
army for gallantry in various battles; after
the war had charge of engineering works
on rivers and harbors, canals, the building
of the Army Medical Museum and Library,
completion of the Washington monument,
etc. For a time he was superintendent Of
the United States Military Academy.
Edward Wheeler Parker.
Edward Wheeler Parker was born at Port
Deposit. Nd, June IS, 1860. He attended
the public grammar schools In Baltimore
and finally the Baltimore City College.
While still a boy he took charge of the
manufacturing department of ]. Kos Parker
& Bros. importers of white goods. and had
under his charge some 2oO employees. here
giving evidence of remarkable ability.
About the time he became of age he left
Baltimore to engage in newspaper work
with Mr.. H. Peyton Brown in Austin, Tex.
He served in every capacity on the Austin
Statesman. from compositor to managing
editor, and finally business manager, leav-
ing this position at the call of DR.. David r..
Day of the geological survey. with whom
he had been associated in his boyhood days
In Baltimore, to become his personal repre-
sentative and chief clerk for the mining
branch of the eleventh census, a position
which he filled with such signal success that
he became permanently connected with the
geological survey In 1891, as soon as the
census was over.
He took entire charge for the survey OF
the work Of gathering the statistics of the
total output of coal in the United States
and has continued in charge of that work
ever since. In addition to this he has col
lected the annual statistics for the survey
for the following subjects: Abrasive ma
terials, antimony, asbestos, asphaltum
barytes, buhrstones, coke. emery and corun-
dunn, fiurospar and cryolite, graphite. gyp'
sum. mica. mineral paints, oistones and
whetstones. phosphate rock. quicksilver
salt, soapstone, sulphur and pyrites.
Mr.. Parker has served as a most valuable
administrative officer in full charge Of the
division of mining and mineral resources
in the absence of the chief, at various
times, particularly during the Paris expo.
sition. Mr.. Parker was also. on account OF
his familiarity with the coal resources and
other mineral industries. made a member
| OF the international jury on mining at the
worlds Columbian exposition. He organ.
| lied Tor the Atlanta exposition collective
| exhibit Of the coal resources Of the entire
| south, and the exhibit was in itself an cpl
tome Of his thorough and practical grasr
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him today after an absence of ten days.
The President received many letters and
kilograms of congratulation.
Notwithstanding the severe strain inc-
dent to the mental and physical labors of
yesterday and last night President Roose-
welt was at his desk early today. Surgeon
General O'Reilly and DR.. Lung, who called
a. the temporary White House shortly after
8 o'clock, announced on leaving that the
President was progressing finely, and was
In excellent spirits.
Where Sittings Will Be Held.
1t has not been determined at this time
when or where the commission will hold it's
sittings 1t is stated at the White House
that this will be one of the details to be
worked out when a formal acceptance of
the arbitration commission shall have been
received from the miners.
Naturally, 1t is assumed that the head
quarters of the commission will be in Wash
ington, but it is entirely likely that some at
least of the proceedings will be held in
New York and in the coal regions, probably
at WikeSbarre.
The report of the commission will be
made to the President and by him will be
communicated to the parties to the contro-
versy and to the general public.
The greatest satisfaction is expressed
here in official circles over the success of
the negotiations for the settlement of the
coal strike The President himself feels
deeply grateful for the outcome. He re-
CARDS it honorable to both sides as Sc
curing justice to both sides, and, above all,
as averting terrible calamity to the peo-
pie.
Gen. John M. Wilson.
John NJ Wilson. brgadier general L. S.
A, was chief of engineers from February
l. 1877 until his retirement, April 80, 1901.
He was born in the District of Columbia,
October s, 1897; graduated at West Point in
1850 and had the degree of LII conferred
by Columbian University in 1900; brevetted
lieutenant, artillery, July l, 1860 second
lieutenant, artillery, January 90 1861; first
lieutenant May IA, 1861; transferred to en-
gineers 1862; captain of engineers March 3,
1868; major June 3. 1867; lieutenant colonel
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Of the demonstration to the world of such

of the demonstration to the world of such
resources.
1t consisted of full-sized sections of every
important coal vein in the southern states,
a project greater in it's scope and more diff
ficult in it's inception than has ever been
attempted, as it involved the necessity of
taking from a mine in West Virginia and
transporting and erecting at Atlanta the
largest specimen of coal ever taken from
the earth Equally well executed exhibits
of a statistical nature were made by Mr..
Parker at the Paris exposition, represent
ing the worlds production of coal.
Mr.. Parker's training includes his grad
uation as a practical mining engineer, and
in connection with his services with the
government, he has had plentiful practice
and has explored practically all the coal
producing regions of the United States
He has just returned from visit to the far
west, including Seattle, Wash, where he
addressed the chamber of commerce on the
mineral resources of that state.
A year ago, following the death of Mr.
Richard P. Rothwel, editor of The En-
gineering and Mining Journal, he was Sc
lected by DR.. Day as the managing editor
of that journal, a work which he has car
ried on in addition to his work coal for
the geological survey. He will now resign
his position on the Engineering and Mining
Journal in order to devote his time to the
work of the commission.
Mr.. Parker is a member of numerous
scientific societies, including the American
Institute of Mining Engineers, of which he
is one of the managers, and therefore one
of the governing council. He is a member
of the National Geographic Society and of
the American Statistical Association; a fel-
low of the Geological Society of America: ::
member of the Engineers Club of the
city of New York, and of the Cosmos Club
Of this city.
George Gray.
Judge George Gray has been judge of the
third United States circuit court since
1899 He was born at New Castle, Del.
May a. 1910; a son of Andrew C. and Eliza
beth M Gray. He graduated at Princeton
in 1859; studied law at Harvard, and was
admitted to the bar in 1868; practiced at
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that has been appointed. The President
would not have made the appointments If
he had thought there would be objection
from any source. The personnel of the
commission meets the approval of President
Mitchell. Several of the men on 1t were
named to him and he acquesced in their
selection.
Mitchell Knew of Three Members.
left here yesterday afternoon he knew that
Judge George Gray, Bishop John L. Spalding
and E. E. Clark would be on the commission.
and that he fully sanctioned each. In fact,
Judge Gray's appointment eliminated Mr..
Mitchell's opposition to the requirements Of
the operators that Judge be selected from
1.-THE eastern district" of Pennsylvania.
Judge Gray is circuit judge of New Jersey,
Delaware and portion OF Pennsylvania.
Mr.. Clarks appointment was suggested
and asked for by Mr.. Mitchell, or, rather,
the strike leader insisted on organized labor
having a representative on the commission,
and Mr.. Clarks selection was satisfactory
to him. Mr.. Mitchell first desired Frank
p. Sargent. former chief of the Brother
hood of Locomotive Firemen. but Mr.. Sar-
gents official position with the government
as commissioner of immigration caused Mr.
Mitchell to relinquish this idea. The Presi-
dent thought of Mr.. Clark, whom he met in
Chattanooga early IN September, and was
prompt in choosing him. The President
went to Chattanooga early in September to
attend the annual convention of the Broth
erhood of Locomotive Firemen. Mr.. Clark,
who Is the grand chief of the Order of
Railway Conductors, was present and made
a speech. which the President listened to
and pronounced one of the best he had
heard. He appeared to be impressed with
Mr.. Clarks abilities. Mr.. Clark has been
grand chief of his order for ten years and
has acted as the representative of labor
in the arbitration of several big strikes.
His home is in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Presidents Personal Selection.
Bishop Spaldngs appointment was de-
sired by the President personally. but Mr..
Mitchell acquiesced most heartily.
Mr.. Mitchell came to Washington yester-
day determined to insist on the operators
withdrawing any restrictions that would
stand in the way of the President selecting
commission with free hand. Mr.
Mitchell told the President Of this at noon
and again at 3 O'Clock in the afternoon
Mr. Mitchell IS said to have been given &c
understand that the operators were not in.
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PRAISE FOR THE PRESIDENT.
German Press Commends His Action
in Strike Settlement.

VIENNA, October 16 - Discussing TIE
coal strike in the United States, the Zeit
today makes a highly eulogistic comment
on President Roosevelt's action. 1t says:
1.-The President filled the role in the
worlds theater of special pleader in b. half
of the oppressed, vacant since the death Of
Mr. Gladstone"
Praising Mr.. Roosevelt's action in the
coal strike, the Zeit says it thinks "his
conception Of the question, whether these
labor wars ought to be permitted to ex-
tend to neutral territory. endangering the
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INVESTIGATION COMPLETED.
Admiral Evans Sails on the Helena
for Woosuu9

Rear Admiral Evans, second in command
on the Asiatic station, reported to the Navy
Department today his departure from Shia-
kwan yesterday for Woosung, on his tenn
porary flagship. the Helena. The admiral
has just completed an investigation of the
condition of affairs in the upper Yangtse
KIang country where it was reported there
was danger of an uprising of the natives
against the foreign element.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-16
UNION PARTY KNOCK OUT.
Decision in the Dauphin County, Pa,
Court TODAY.

HARRISBURG, Pa, October 16.-The
Dauphin county court today declared in
valid the certificates of the state nominees
of the Pattison and Pennypacker factions
of the union party. This action disposes of
bitter contest growing out of an effort to
secure the union party Endorsement for the
rival candidates for governor on the demo-
cratic and republican tickets.
The convention was originally called to-
gether in the interest of Robert E. Patti
son. the democratic nominee. but 1t was
captured by friends of eX-Judge Penny
packer the republican candidate, and the
dispute was brought to the court in this
city for settlement.
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welfare of citizens not directly concerned
Will oblige the states to intervene in these
economic Struggles
LONDON, October 16. - The afternoon
newspapers here express great satisfaction
at the apparent favorable outcome of the
coal strike in the United States, for the
sake of Great Britain as well as the United
States 1T is a notable personal triumph
for the President in getting the masters to
arbitrate, says the Westminster Gazette
which adds that the announcement of the
compromise arrived at materially strength
ened the prices of American securities at
the opening of the stock exchange.
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Resumes Hostilities With the
Insurgents.
SHARP ARTILLERYD DUEL
ALL BUT FOUR OF THE PRESI-
DENTS GUNS DISABLED.
British Cruiser Indefatigable Taking
Provisions to Foreign Residents Of
Tucacas, Venezuela.

WILLEMSTAD, Island of Curacao, We'd
nesday, October 15.-The battle near La
Victoria, Venezuela, between the army COM
manded by President Castro and the revo-
lutionary forces, which began Monday
morning and resulted In the retirement OF
President Castro to La Victoria Tuesday
afternoon, was resumed again fiercely at 5
o'clock Wednesday morning.
At that time the president had received
reinforcements and had over 6000 men en-
gagged against 1000 revolutionists. The ar
tilery played a part never before seen in
Venezuela. Shortly before 5 o'clock Wed
nesday afternoon the revolutionists ap-
peared to have gained a sligM advantage.
The presidents artillery, which numbered
fifteen guns, had been reduced to four guns.
La Victoria was crowded with wounded and
there were no provisions in the town.
Relief for the Foreigners.
The British cruiser Indefatigable has left
La Guaira for Tucacas. with provisions for
the foreign residents there some of whom
are said to be dying of hunger as a result
of the concentration measures adopted by
the Venezuelan authorities. The Indefati-
gable, to accomplish her mission, will have
to run the blockade of Tucacas.
The German cruiser Vineta has also left
La Guaira and it is regarded as probable
that she Is also bound for Tucacas.
The French cruiser Suchet arrived at Car
upano yesterday and entered a protest
against the arbitrary arrest of a French
citizen, who was subsequently released with
an apology.
Fighting took place Monday and Tuesday
between the government forces and revolu-
tionists at Carupano.
The German cruiser Panther has forced
the entrance of the OrinOco river and has
reached Ciudad Bolivar to protect German
| interests there.
United States Minister Bowen has an
nounced that he will not ask for a guard
of blue jackets to protect the United States
legation at Caracas, and all his colleague
will follow Mr.. Bowen's example
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Personal Mention.

Mr. Harry V. Elliott Of Philadelphia and
Mr.. E. V. Wendell of Chicago are at the
Arlington.
Mr.. c. P. Bynes of Pittsburg and Mr.
Joseph Morford of Lexington. KY. are at
the New Willard.
Mr. F. N. Barber of Pittsburg and MI
A F. Penzold of Norfolk at the Ral-
eigh.
J. Herbert Higgs went today to spend
two weeks cunning in Maryland
A. J. Chipman OF the geological survey
is At the Normandie in New York.
Joseph Med. Sinclair left Washington
TODAY for South Macalister. Indian terrie
tory, where he will in the future reside.
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STRIKE COMMISSION
How the Members Were
Selected.
SATISFACTORY TO ALL
ORGANIZED LABOR RECOGNIZED
IN Mr.. CLARK
Bishop Spalding the Presidents Per-
sonal Selection-Many Congra-
tulations Received.
SATISF ACTORY TO ALL

That the six men who have been selected
as arbitrators of the coal strike will for
mally accept their appointments from Presi-
dent Roosevelt there Is practically no doubt.
That the commission will get together with
in a short time is expected, although haste
in this is not necessary and was not de-
manded on either side The essential point
is getting the miners back to work, and
that Is more what the convention at Wilkes
barre today has in view than the supposed
question of passing upon the commission
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ALL QUIET AT TAMAQUA.
Strikers Hear News Of Settlement
Without Demonstration.

TAMAQUA, Pa, October 16.-The n ws
of the settlement Of the strike was received
very quietly here. Now that a definite
agreement has been reached all the men
appear anxious to get back to work.
Nearly all the Lehigh Coal and Naviga-
ton Companys mines can resume at once.
The company's normal output is $500 tons
per day, the greater part of which is ship
ped to New York.
At the headquarters of the brigade today
the belief was expressed that the troops
would remain in the field until after the
mines have resumed.
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WILL GO TO ANNAPOLIS.
The Cruiser Prairie Not to Be Sent to
the Isthmus

The Navy Department having decided
that there is no need of reinforcements on
the Isthmus of Panama, the cruiser Prairie
has been assigned to duty in connection
with the wireless telegraph experiments,
and will proceed to Annapolis for that pur-
pose. The Prairie has been held at Nor
folk for several weeks with a view to the
transportation of a battalion of marines to
the isthmus in case of nece ssity.