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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-23
KANSAS LEGISLATURE.
House and Senate Choose Presidinx Ona-
GERS and Begin the Grind-Prsngie
for Speaker.

Lieut. Coy. Hanna called the senate to
order at noon on the 18th. There was
no swearing in of mesnberss as the SEN
ators began their terms twoeyears ago.
Rev. b. T. Parker offered prayes. CIV. s.
Fitzpatrick was elected president pro
tenn and Charles NJ Sheldonn Of Wyan-
dotte, was made secretary-e The gov
arner's messageswas then read and IAN
adjournment taken for the day.. On roll
Iscall the house officers selected by there
publican caucus were elected For speak
er, j. t. Pringle, of Usage countyss re-
ceived 95 votes and Sam I. Hale. OF
Rush. the caucus nominee OF the fusion
ISIS. received 30 votes. ALI the republican
candidates were echosen by the same
vote. c. ID. Jones, of Cove. was elected
speaker pro etem. After the reading of
the governofs message the house ad-
(journed. .
In the senatse on the 18th there vas Q
lively tilt over the oemploye question.
Senator Wclfekphler introduced con.
current resolution indorsing United States
Senator Harris for position on the 18TH
milan canal commission which. under the
rules. went over one day mot Q single
bill was Introduced and an adjournment
gas taken after being in session less
than an hours. The house met and heard
nouncede that the chief clerke force was
not yet organized for business and an adj
journment was taken until the next days
|0cSenator Morrow. of Washington, eintro-
that all claims against the state FOR
miscellaneous purposes must be hled
with the ways and means committee at
once and that the committee shall re-
port the bill for passage within the next
30 deys.SoThe rule against lobbyists was
ordered enforced. After Q short session
an adjournment was taken to the 19th....
flood OF bills greeted Speaker Pringle in
the house, so bills being read the first
time. A resolution was introduced to
seat j. D, Miller. republican. as repre-
sentative from Lincoln, county and 1t
was adopted. Among the bills intro
duced wss one that when husband will
fully abandons his wife or wife her
husband. and either 10 convicted Of the
crime he or she shall be sentenced to
three years at hard labor in the peniten-
tiary. Another bill makes the destruc-
ton OF prairie dogs compulsory on the
part of land owners.
The senate was not in session on the
10th. The house adjourned until the
18th. as was expected. and consequently
there was a general exodus of legislators
from the Kansas capital. Most of them
predict that no legislation OF Importance
1ill be accomplished during the coming
week. or at any rate until after the SEN
sitorial caucus, which will probably occur
IN the 21s1. The election Of state printer
occurs on the 20th and the caucus will
probably be held on the 18th.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-23
To Euab,e women to Vote,

Topeka, Kan, Jan. 14.-Senator
Frederick Dumont Smith will intro
luce bill in the Kansas legislature
to grant women the right to vote for
presidential electors. The constitu-
don limits the right OF suffrage to
adult males. but the advocates sof
women suffrage claim that by the
federal constitution legislatures have
right to let women participate in
the appointment of presidential
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-23
kansa. state lu.ti,u,ion. short OF Coal.

Topeka Kan, Jan. 16.-The state
insane asylum and the reform school
for boys in, this city have only half
asday's supply of coal left. The rail-
roads have promised to stop appro-
priating any more of the coal in
tended for state institutions, how
ever, and it is possible that the stu
alton will be relieved. Dealers here
say the policy of the railroads has
been responsible to some extent for
the famine. Shipments of anthracite
coal in sacks are being made from
Topeka to neighboring towns.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-23
FOR TIE WORLDS FAIR.
C1sls sam VIII Aopropriass 100000 for
Agriseitarsl Coiiese kxhibir-Aiasia
and Indi8n Territory.

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE house
committee On industrial arts and ex-
hibits authorized q favorable report
on the bill appropriating 500. 200
for an agricultural college ex-
shibit at the ST. Louis fair Amend
ments were made to the bill. provid-
ing for an appropriation of $4,000
to cid the residents OF Alaska to
make an exhibit at St. Louis, the cost
OF preparing and transporting to be
borne by the residents OF Alaska;
also for an appropriation Of $4,000
for an Indian territory exhibit, the
residents Of the territory being re-
quired, to deposit an equal amount
with the treasury.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-23
Reported Railroad Extension Denied.

Topeka, Kan, Jan. 16.-General Su-
perintendent Cain, of the western
division of the Santa Fee, denied the
reported extension from Dodge City
to Trinidad. Mr.. Cain says There
can't be anything in the report. Of
course it is possible that the Santa
Fe has some engineers out there pros
pecting for water or something like
that. We are always looking for
water out there. But there is moth,
ID o induce us to build a line OF
60 south from Dodge"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-23

Superior. Neb., Jan. IA young
man named Lorimer was arrested
near here for the theft at Emporia,
Kan, Of $500. All of the amount exc
cept 40 cents was found on his per-
son. The theft occurred in q hotel
during Q dance. The money was in
large denominations and . descrip-
ton of it was sent out. Lorimer was
detected in the act OF attempting to
pass O 800 bill. Sc
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-23

Guthrie, Ok, Jan. 17.-Thomas
Lowe, prominent farmer of north
ern Logan county, was robbed last
night OF 81, 800. Lowe sold his farm,
cashed the check here for the amount
named and took the. money home
with him. After midnight thieves
forced the house, assaulted Lowe, in
juring him seriously, and compelled
his wife to reveal the hiding place Of
the money.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-23

ST. Joseph, Mo-, Jan. 19.@Miss Edith
dinnau. aged IS, committed suicide in
the Office of q prominent physician by
sending bullet through her heart
Saturday. Miss Hinnan and the ply
sician quarreled in his office three
days ego, and Saturday she left a
note saying she could not bear the
humiliation Of anotoriety which had
been given the misunderstanding by
acquaintances.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-23
rhis -Brut.ex- nsv Dse.

San Francisco, Jan 1.-THE con
dition OF Frank Mcconnell. the p1-
gilist who was knocked out by Spider
Welch in . prize fight last night If
extremely critical. Mcconnell is sale
to be the sole support Of his mothes
and five. small children.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-23

70 Washington, Jan. 17.-hesidsnt
Roosevelt was assured Friday by SEN
stors Aldrich. Lodge and Spooner Of
their belief that the CubaA treaty
would be ratified by the senate. 1t
was stated that the treaty IS amend
ed was satisfactory practically to
every republican senator.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-23

Washington, Jan. 17.-PresidenI
Roosevelt has received from Emperor
Williem IN edition de luxe Of q work
entitled 1.-The Reform of the Higher
School System of Prussis." The
frontispiece OF the work, which of
course 10 in German, IL an excellent
portrait of the emperor. The book
is . beautiful specimen Of the finest
German printing and bfadins.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-23

eChanute. Kan. Jan. 15.-while
cleaning an oil weldon the property
of the Kansas &9Texas OH Gas and
perhaps fatally burned. The entire
drilling outfit. including team of
horses, was also burned. 9
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-23

St Louis, jan T.@The wage agree
nent signed by the different team
sters' organisations OF the city Tues
day, which ended q threatened strike,
was ratified by the Teamsters' unioE
LIST night The ateamsters ell re
turned to work to-day.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-23
cons,s,a of c.rs-P l.,,.a wsms.

Pittsburg, Pa, Jan. e19.-Justice
Morgan, Of Montooth borough, sub
urb, was asked by several business
men yesterday to stop gambling in
the village. They told, him Of wom-
ans euchre club that plays weekly
for prizes, whose value, they said,
has become so excessive that many
members are on the verge Of ruin.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-23

Harris Indor.ed for Cana, Comn,lasiousr.
Topeka, Kama jan 15.-A resolu-
ton was introduced in the state SEN
at yesterday afternoon providing for
the Endorsement OF United States
Senator Harris for opposition on the
isthmian canal commission. The
Kansas Improved Stock Breeders as
ISOLATION. In session here, has also
indorsed Senator. Harris for the
place. q
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-23

Warrensburg, Mo-, Jan. 1s.-Clark
Miller, a noted horse thief, who with
his wife was arrested in possession
OF stolen property and placed in Jail,
broke out of his cell by picking the
lock last night and escaped. His
wife, who occupied the cell with
him, refused to go.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-23

New York.9 JAN 1s.-Ths 1e-inch
gun. the largest ever built in Amer
lea, was tested to-day at the Sandy
Hook proving ground in the presence
Of about 200 army of5eers. The first
shot fred struck the water about four
miles off shore.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-23
Hansing lamp caused Her Death.

q Warrensburg, Mo-, Jan. o19.-Miss
Nealy Young. the 16-year-olds daugh-
ter Of Lige Young, known as the
apple king of johnson county, was
burned to death. She attempted to
pull down q hanging lamp when the
chains supporting, the lamp broke.
throwing oil and fire all over the
upper part Of her body
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-23
aa~ W.ne. fer s.ls,s~ Him.

Elg1ns H., Jan 1z--George Gron-
berg, employed at karshall Fields
retail store in Chicago, . resident Of
oElgin, has brought Q s. 600 breach
of promise suit against Mrs. Della
VAIL Swan, wife of Theodore Swan
Jr., whose father IL said to - the
wealthiest merchant In ElaiH.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-23
A Locomotive Roller Expiodss.

Baltimore, Md. Jan, 1.-Two fire.
men are dead and two trainmene are
probably fatally injured as the result
Of the explosion yesterday of = To-
connective boiler On the Baltimore &
Ohio railroad near MonroVa. Com
ductor Charles Cutsel and Brakeman
Newman sustained cuts and bruises
and inhaled steam.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-23
c...-o's as.thed Of Reisinx Fonda

Paris. Jan ia dispatch from
Caracas says that the government
has called q meeting Of the leading
merchants to discuss the question of
raising 2,50o. 900 bolivars ($500, o00l by
leyying contributions on the richest
citizens.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-23
r~e~y Private. Barred =, Ar,i.r.o..

Washington, Jan 17.-Twenty pr.
vate soldiers who lost their lives in
the Philippines were buried at Ar
iington national cemetery yesterday
with the usual military, honors. AL
the interments were made in what
is know, as the Spanish war section
OF the cemetery.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-23

New York. jan 17.-Hermins 10.
sephson, q cashier, and John Cottafn
IN engineer, lost their lives in frs
which destroyed the dry goods store
Of Aaron 4 Weithimer, at 11sth streez
aud Third zvcnue. last night
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-23

Muncie, Ind, Jan. 1s.-At FranlSton
asst night Miss Myrtle East, aged IS,
and Charles Harris, aged 30. were in
stantly killed by a Panhandle express
ghiIe crossing the track in a buggy
an their way home from church.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-23
Hopdel, mueh In Favor.

Washington. Jan. 15.-It Is believed
that Congressman Mondell, Of Wyom-
ing, and not Reeder, Of Kansas, win
succeed toe the craftsmanship of the
committee on irriC1tion Of arid lands.
Reeder is the ranking member, but
be already has q Craftsmanship.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-23
Two Girl. ana a Man Po,.eaed.

Dallas, Tex, Jan. 19.ARepeyts re-
ceived here from Fort Stockton say
that j. T. Ray and Misses Lou and
Amy Ray were poisoned bye Rays
nephew. who committed suicide in
Colorado City Friday after having
been arrested. According to the re-
port the two girls are dead aid Ray
Is in a critical condition. a
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-23

Unientown, Pa, Jan. 17.-At the
Free Methodist church. In starting q
hymn Rev. Mr.. Coughran struck a
false note and Miss Nina PAUL snick.
cred. The pastor reprimanded heI
and she giggled.e He grew severe and
she hyster;cal. He s1ore out q war
rant for her arrest
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-23
May Chonss the Nicaraese noets.

Washington, Jan. 19.-The presi-
dent is likely to announce the selec-
ton of the Nicaragua route for the
canal He may do it this week. The
Panama entanglements may force
this conclusion.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-23
ssossnsn w.as q state Fair.

Topeka, Kan, Jan. e15.-The Kansas
improved Stock Breeders association
passed. resolution urging state aid
for state fair. Legislators will
prDbably not oppose such appropria.
ton. The fight win come over the
place OF holding the fair. q
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-23
Disaster o.. Batsle~hip Massachusetts,.

San Juan, P. R., Jan 1a.-Five men
were killed and four others were
wounded, two of them probably IA
tally, in the explosion of powder
charge Of an efght-inch gun on board
the United States battleship Aassa-
chusetts while at target practice on
Culebra island.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-23
Plat to Tnttmidate Proseestorseo

St. Joseph Mo-, JAM 1s.-James B.
O'Connor, assistant prosecuting att
torney, was assaulted on the street
last night and may lose an eye as
result. Louis c. Gabbert, prosecuting
attorney, was badly beaten a week
ago by ruffians. The officers say
there is plot to intimidate the prose.
cutors and his deputies
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-23
A carnewie salss en- Counc,, ss,un.

. Council Bluffs, Ia, Jan. 1s.-Andrew
Carnegie has increased his gift to
The city library from $4,000 to $780,
300, the contribution being made aft
tr the city council had adopted "a
resolution appropriating $1,000 year
for the support of the institution.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-23
One Soldier Against 30 solomsn.

Manila. Jan. 1S.-Constabularys In
spector Fletcher, while travelling
alone in the province of Albay, Luzon.
was attacked by 80 bolomen. Fletcher
killed five of his opponents, but was
himself wounded. He escaped. how
ever, and formed a party which pur-
sued the bolomen, overlook them and
killed six more.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-23
wom~n IN Ran : s.,oon

Kansas City. Mo-, jan 1.-THE
police granted a license TO sAfrs
LILLIAN Humphrey to fan saloon at
Twenty2fourth and West Madison
street.G There were bitter protests
by neighboring residents, but the
police board ignored them. =
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-23

d Circleville,a O., Jan. 19.-Investiga-
ton has disclosed the fact that g..
Christie Bayer,. late secretary of the
Germania, the New Citizens and the
Circleville Building and Loan associa-
tons, is short in his accounts from
100000 to 100000. Bayer disappeared
January 6 and his whereabouts is I'M
KNOWN
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-23
persh,.T Wili sorroasa rasu,.

Manila. Jan. 1s.!Capt. John J. Per
shing. in command OF the American
troops It Lake Lanao. 10 expected
to land an expedition completely
around the lake and visit Bacolod
and other hostile strongholds. No
fighting is expected.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-23
Hanged Hlm.elf- with q Towel.

Salina, Kans. Jan. 19.-B. Maston, .
farmer who lived south of this city,
committed suicide in The county Jail
aere Saturday by hanging himself
with towel. The man had recently
oeeno adjudged insane and was walt
ing to be taken to the ASYLUM.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-23
cohnrn Ke.ssrns as Rexent.

u Topeka, KaA., Jan. 15.-FsD. Coburn
has sent tosGov. Bailey. his resigna-
tion as regent of the state agricul-
tural college Mr.oCohurn has just
bean appointed 1--we stock director Of
the St. Louis worlds fairs.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-23
sas.ross c.-s.itie. ss- r1rss ae..ss.

Washington, Jan. IA statements
prepared by the interstate commerce
commission shows, that during the
three months ended September 80,
1902. there were 26s persons killed
and 2,613 injured in train accidents.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-23

~I4abor' Stays with the New Deparasn emit
Washington, Jan. 19.L2he house
Saturday discussed the bill creating a
department of commerce and labor.
Mr.. Richardson (Ala.) moved to strike
put the words land labors in the title
of the new department.. Mr.. Richard
sons amendment was defeated, So to
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-23
Earthquake D...ro.ea ss.11s aous..-

3 ST. Petersburg, Jan 1.-THE Official
figures show that 4,714 persons lost
their lives and that 33.112 houses
were destroyed as q result of the re
cent earthquake at Andidjan, RussiaE
Tufxestan.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-23
Ace On che Thanss R.ver.

London, Jan 17.-For the first time
in many years the Thames is frozen
over. At Maflow the ice is nearly an
inch thick Intensely cold weather
prevails, which has largely increased
Che number OF the unemployed
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-23
Gov. Fo.t~r.. Mother Dead :, 100. :

Fostorias, o.. Jan. 1a.-Laura Eos
ter. mother Of Former Gov. Charles
Foster, is dead here. aged 100. Her
husband founded Fostoria and from
aim it took its name.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-23

ST. Joseph, oJan. 1s.-FranSyss Nys
was fined $50 here, the juageebefore
whom he was tried STIMULATING that
the fine was to be Paia to his wife
Wys was arrested for Whipping he
and for not providing properly.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-23
Abrnm s. Hewits. D@da

New York. Jan. 19.-Abram s. Hew-
litt, former mayor of New York and
representative in congress from 1874
to- 1857. died at six O'Clock yesterday
morning Of obstructive faundice, aged
81 years.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-23

sern..y's crov.ePrssee visstses hs Car
ST Petersburg. Jan. 1.-THE Ger.
man crown prince, Frederick William,
oldest son Of the emperor. arrived
here to-day on . visit to the car.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-23

New York, Jan 17.-John D. Rookie
Teller has contributed s100. 900 toward
fund OF ssoo, 600, to be raised by5the
Young Mems Christian association 81
Brooklyu
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-01-23

Washington, JAM 16.-The senate
committee on military affairs has
authorized a favorable report on the
general staff bill which passed the
house q week ago. This bill was
prepared by Secretary of War Root.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
Morgan Replies.
CALLED TO NEW YORK.
The Presentation of Varlla to Roose'
 welt Is Deferred.

Washington, November 9.-M. Philippe Buenau- Varilla. minister of the republic of Panama, was called to New York to- night on business and his presentation at the state department has been post poned temporarily. The minister lunched today with Secretary Hay and had a long conference with him afterward re- gardlng the opening of canal negotiations and the relations of the two governments.
 The minister left Washington with the satisfaction of having been assured that he is to be duly recognized as the minis ter of the new government with full powers. When he returns from New York, arrangements for his meeting with the President will probably be concluded. Be- fore leaving Washington the minister an- nounced the appointment of Pablo Arose. mena Ticon of New York city as provis- ional consul for the Panama republic at New York city.
 It was said tonight that the board which Is coming from Panama will not supercede M. Varilla. but that Varilla will act as minister and be aided in the nego- tistions by the men coming from Panama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
HOUSE IS FLOODED WITH
 ALL KINDS OF NEW BILLS

Washington, November 9.-A bill pre- scribing fine and imprisonment for the teaching of anarchlc doctrine. and for conspirlng within or without the United States for the killing of ruler or chief executive of any country, was intro duced today i'll the house by Representa- tive Littlefield of Maine. The bill pre- scribes life imprisonment for attempts to commit bodily injury against the Presl- dent or ce-presfdent. Persons who aid or abet any of the crimes mentioned are deemed principals of offenders. The harboring of persons guilty of the of fense mentioned, is made punishable by 20 years imprisonment.
 Among other bills introduced were the following:
 By MT. Tawney. Minnesota, to prevent the giving of premiums with packages of tobacco.
 MT. Stephens. Texas, creating a state out of the Indian Territory and Okla homa, and providing fof the leasing for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
THE SENATE.

Washington, November 9-Senator Frye was the first to arrive in the cham Der, and he amused himself by visiting the desks. admiring the flowers and reading the inscriptions. With excessive modesty he passed his own desk, which had been loaded with flowers.
 When Senator Hanna came through the swinging doors he was greeted with cheers which increased to thunderous applause as he was followed a moment later by Senator GQrman, and the two met in the center of the aisle for cor dial handshake.
 The Senate was called to order as the hands of the clock reached noon, and the Rev. Prettyman, of Washington, made the prayer.
 The formal proclamation calling the Congress in extraordinary session was read.
 MT. Bacon of Georgia presented the election certificate of Senator Stephen R. Mallory of Florida, who took the oath.
 At the roll call seventy senators an- swered, and President Pro Tenn. Frye declared quorum present.
 MT Platt of Connecticut offered a resolution to notify the House that the Senate was ready to proceed to busi- ness.
 Mr. Hoar and Mir. German were ap- pointed committee to join a commit- tee appointed by the House to inform the President that Congress had organ ized aud was ready to receive any com munlcation he had to make.
 A resolution offered by Mir. Cullom fix ing 12 o'clock noon as the hour for con vening daily sessions was adopted after which the Senate, at 12:14 p. m., ad- journed.