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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-20
DID HE SELL OFFICE?
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Senator
>. Dietrich, of Nebraska.
Charged with Bribery and Conspiracy Ia
the Hastings Postmastership-The Sem
ator's Friends Anege the Indict-
ment Is Result of Spite Work.

Omaha, Neb., Nov. 1.-THE federai
grand jury yesterday evening returned
true bills against United States Sena-
tor Charles H. Dietrich and Postmas-
ter Jacob Fisher, of Hastings, Neb.,
charging them with conspiracy and
bribery in connection with the appoint
ment of Fisher to the position of post
master. The indictments were brought
into the United States district court
at six o'clock, Judge Munger presiding,
and were placed on file. The court
merely accepted the report of the grand
Jury, making no remarks on its con-
tents beyond making an order to the
clerk for filing of the bills.
The Indictment against Senator
Dietrich charges that he accepted
money and property in consideration
of his recommending Fisher for ap-
pointment as postmaster at Hastings.
That against Postmaster Fish er
charges him with making an agree
ment with Senator Dietrich by which
the former was to pay in property and
money $1,000 for securing to Fisher
the appointment.
indictments Said to Be Due to Politics.
Washington, Nov. 17.-Senator Diet
rich and Editor Rosewater of the
Omaha Bee, have arrived in this city
and last night all inquiries as to the
indictment of the senator were referred
to Mr.. Rosewater, who declared that
the indictments were the result of a
. political quarrel. Mr.. Rosewater as
serted that Senator Dietrich had
good defense and added that he and the
senator had come to Washington at
this time to bring about the removal
of District Attorney Sommers. He said
they already had been to the white
house on this mission. Mr.. Rosewater
declared that District Attorney Som
mers had pushed the charges against
Senator Dietrich for the reason that
they were politically antagonistic.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-20
WOMEN IN THIS CASE.
Irving Mcdonald. Son of a st. Joseph Mile
Ionaire. Slain During Lark" with
Two Actresses.

St Joseph, Mo-, Nov. 16--Irving Nc
Donald, young business man and
wealthy, was shot and killed yester-
day by ]. F. FurIong, a travelling man,
whose home is given by him as at
1882 Howard street, St. Louis.
In company with Mrs. Lester My
rick and Grace Holt, of 1.-The Govern
or's Son" company, and several other
friends, Furlong and Mcdonald went
to an Edmond street cafe after the
performance of 1.-The Governors Son"
They are said to have been drinking
freely, although, SO far as any of those
supposed to be acquainted with the
facts in the case will admit, there was
no quarrel while the party remained. a
the cafe.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-20
A Soldier sho. by a Civilian.

Junction City, Kan, Nov. 16.-Earl
yesterday morning Private John Cul
len, of the Seventh battery field artil-
lery, of Fort Riley, was shot through
the head and morta1lZ wounded by
Dave Simmons, civilian. The shoot
ing took place in a dark street, where
the two men had had trouble. Sim
mons claims to have shot in self-de-
Tense. After the shooting Simmons
told the police what had occurred and
hen went to the courthouse and gave
aimself up to the authorities.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-20
A PROTEST TO THE WORLD.
Colombia Says the United States Govern.
ment Was Suspiciously Hasty in Recog-
nizing the New Panama Republic.

London, Nov. 1.-THE Colombian
auth critics have cab1ed to London a
lengthy protest against the United
States action towards Panama in
which they claim that the main re-
sponsibility for the secession of Pana-
ma lies with the United States govern
ment, first by fomenting the separatist
spirit, of which there seems to be clear
evidence; secondly, by hastily aciSnowl-
edging the independence of the revolted
province, and finally by preventing the
Colombian government from using
proper means to repress the rebellion"
The cable message goes on to say
that President Marroquin has energet-
ically protested to the United States,
and wishes that his protest should be
known throughout the civilized world.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-20
BANDED TO FIGHT VICE.
Over 500 Delegates at Cincinnati, 20 As
tend the National Convention OF the W.
CT. U.-GaIn In Members.

Cincinnati, Nov. 1.-THE thirtiets
annual convention OF the Womani
Christian Temperance union began
session OF six days here Friday with
a very large attendance, the 500 dele
gates constituting only q small part
Of the visitors.
The report OF Mrs. Susanna n. d
Fry, the corresponding secretary, con-
tanned the following: The national
organizers report 332 unions organizes
with 9,547 members. This does not in
clude the work OF state or local organ
izers. The receipts of the Willard Me
mortal fund were ,13S.
The report of Mrs. Helen NJ. Barker
the treasurer, showed the gain in mem
beIship for the year was 1884. The to-
tai receipts were S26,177, and the ex-
penditures s25, 399, the balance on hand
being SITS.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-20
TRAIN DtknArCHER BLAMED.
Coroner Fixes Responsibility Of Big Four
Wreck at Indianapolis When 8
Purdue Students Were Killed.

indianapolis, Nov. 15.-Coroner Tut
.wiler has rendered his verdict on the
Big Four wreck which occurred here
October 81. The coroner b1ames B. G..
6yers, the chief train dispatcher at
Kankakee, who, he says, failed to no
tify the Indianapolis yardmaster that
the special train was coming. Sixteen
people were killed in the wreck, Is of
whom were Purdue students en- route
% a football game here to play with
the Indiana state university team
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-20
SAYS Germans arc Deterioratinr.

Berlin, Nov. 17.-Omcial statistic.
compiled by the ministry of war anf
presented to the bundesrath show tina
the German nation is on the high road
to physical degeneration. Nearly one
half of the young men in Germany be
tween Is and % are incapable of bear
ing arms. The prevalence of hear
disease among youths has increased b.
300 per cent within the last decad
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-20
NO NEWS OF HUBBARD.
New Yorker and His Party Who Were EH
pioring the Interior of Labrador
Have Probably Perished.

ST. Johns, N. F., Nov. 1.-THE mai
steamer which has just returned hert
from Labrador brings no news of ths
expedition to explore the interior o!
Labrador, headed by Leonidas Hub
bard, Jr., of New York, assistant edi.
tor of Outing. All the settlers believe
the party persisted. A tribe of Montag'
nais Indians, who had been trapping
in the interior, recently visited the
coast and say they saw nothing OF
ne Hubbard expedition, although this
dians went $50 miles inland.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-20

Democrats Think They Can Garry Kansas.
Topeka, Kan, Nov. 16.-Many Kan
sas democrats are of the opinion that
their party can carry Kansas next
year if they get it well organized and
make a vigorous campaign. There is
talk among them now of opening head
quarters in Topeka early III January
and keeping them open until after the
election next fall. 1t is said that H,
P. Farrelly, chairman of the state com,
mittee, and Charles McCrum, secretary
Of the committee, favor the plan of be-
ginning the campaign early.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-20
NO NEWS OF HUBBARD.
New Yorker and His Party Who Were Ez
ploring the Interior of Labrador
Have Probably Perished.

St. Johns, N. F., Nov. 1.-THE mail
steamer which has just returned here
from Labrador brings no news of the
expedition to explore the interior OF
Labrador, headed by Leonidas Hub
bard, Jr., of New York, assistant edi-
tor of Outing. All the settlers believe
the party persisted. A tribe of Montag-
nais Indians, who had been trapping
in the interior, recently visited the
coast and say they saw nothing OF
the Hubbard expedition, although, the
Indians went $50 miles inland.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-20
Provided for Masonic Orphans, Home.

Philadelphia, Nov. 15.-The will OF
The late William L. ElkinS, the multi
millionaire traction magnate and inan-
.ier, was filed with the register Satur
day The estate is valued at $50, 000,-
300. A codieiI provides for the estab-
lishment of an orphanage in this city
for the female orphans of free masons,
TO be managed by the Masonic home or
Pennsylvania. The sum of $4,000 Is
to be expended on the buildings.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-20
Heavy Snow in Montana.

Lewistown, Mont, Nov. 16.-Over Il
inches Of snow have fallen on the level
In Fergus county and, under the heavy
winds of the past three days, has
played havoc with mountain passes
filling the canyons with snow. The
Great Falls stage is stuck in the snow
somewhere near .-Lewistown. Lewis
Town has had no train since Friday
Ind two engines are now cab-deep in
IriftS within a few miles of LeWistoWp
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-20
wholesale Corruption at Grand Rapids

wholesale Corruption at Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, Mich, Nov. 15.-LanI
K. Salisbury, former city attorney, has
confessed to the whole of his connec
ton with the famous Water scandal O.
two years ago in this city to Prosecutoi
Ward and more arrests of former al
dermen and city officials are to follow
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-20
Manager Of Grange Store Suicides.

O1athe, Kan, Nov. 16.-Isaac Rudy
.or over Is years manager of the
Grange store at Springhill, this coun-
~, quietly walked into room at his
acme yesterday and, with revolver
sent bullet into his forehead. Nc
cause is advanced for his act, except
1t be that he was worried over the
effort to sell the store from under hin
after he had worked for Is years t,
make it a success. No one suspect:
him of any wrongdoing financially.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-20
Gives Warning to Farmers.

Rochester, Pa, Nov. 17.--Assistan
Secretary of Agriculture J. P. Brigham
addressed the National grange, o
which he was master for nine years
He urged the farmers to take q firm
stand against the tyranny of organ
lied labor and organized capital.
Both, he said, were threatening prob
lens which the agricultural class alone
could solve. His words were received
with great enthusiasm.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-20

Wife Witnessed Husband Electrocuties
Urbana, ILL.,, Nov. 15.-Frank Lester
superintendent of the Home Telephone
company here, was electFocuted whili
Witnessed the accident and is pros
trated. Lester was divorced from his
first wife about two weeks ago ant
the day following the granting Of tn
divorce was married to Miss Grac
Harrison, of ST. Joseph.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-20
BIG NEWSPAPER DEAL.
e. e. e. MeJfsaseF and Other Republican,
Purchase the ST. Joseph Gazette.
Paying $4,000 for It

St. Joseph, Mo-, Nov. 15.-The Ga
zette, ST. Joseph's oldest newspaper
has been sold by Louis Gaylord and the
Kaufman estate to a company headed
by E. E. E. McJimsey, a prominent re-
publican politician whose home is al
Maryville, Mo. The purchase price was
sS5, 900, and the new management will
take possession at once. The pa,
per, now a morning democratic organ
will be changed to republican
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-20
BLOWN TO PIECES.
While Clearing q Farm of Stumps Some
Dynamite Explodes and Four Men
Lose Their Lives.

Columbus, o., Nov. 17.-Four mer
were blown almost to pieces on the
stock farm owned by DR.. J. B. Hart
man, south of Columbus, yesterday
How the accident occurred will never
be known, for all those who Were
present are dead. The men had been
working since early in the summer
clearing the farm of stumps and stone,
with the aid of dynamite.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-20
Roosevelt at Church Anniversary.

Washington, Nov. 1.-THE browning
event in the centennial anniversary
Of the historic New York Avenue Pres
byterian church in this city occurred
last night when a public meeting was
held, which was attended by many of
the best known officials in the city.
They included President Roosevelt
and Secretary Hay, both of whom made
addresses
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-20
Col. Casey i'm TroubIe.

Kansas City, Mo-, Nov. 15.-Attach
ments for over s300, 900 have been files
by creditors against Col G. NJ Casey
of Clinton, Mo-, the well-known breed
er of short-horn cattle The embar
rassment is said to be due to the slumi
in prices of cattle.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-20
Appropriated Over sI,5Oo.OoO.

Omaha, Neb., Nov. 1.-THE general
missionary committee of the Methodist
Episcopal church. which has been in
conference for week past, yesterday
closed up its business, after appropri-
ating sums for the foreign and home
work aggregating over 81 ,5O0,O
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-20

Columbus, O., Nov. 16.-Four prison
ers escaped from the Ohio penitentiary
last night by climbing to the roof OF
. cell block through yentiiatOr and
sliding down a rope made Of strips Of
leather betting to the lawn in front
of the prison.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-20
Dead in His slauehter-Hous..

Nora Springs, Ia, Nov. 1.-THE deal
body of Walter Abendroth, proprietor
of the City meat market. was found
in his slaughter house here with his
throat cut The superstition is that IL
is suicide, although the murder theory
is advocated.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-20

Topeka, Kan, Nov. 16.-Georg
Richards, of Logan county, reporte.
that western Kansas had a Sigh
earthquake last Tuesday night I
shook buildings from Harper to Good
land, taking in all the far western
counties. Melvin Miller, of Sherman
county, says there were two distine
shocks in his neighborhood.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-20
FAVOR FOR PHILIPPINES.
Senator Lodge Would Admit Free of DUTY
All Products of Islands Except
Sugar and Tobacco.

Washington, Nov. 14.-Senator Lodg.
has introduced a bill providing for the
removal of all duties from all articles
imported from the Philippines into
the United States except sugar and
tobacco and fixing the duty on tn ose
two articles at so per cent. of the ratt
on sugar and tobacco shipped from for.
eign countries.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-20
The Padded Pay Roll Scandal.

Topeka, Kan, Nov. 16.-The aspeG
of the padded pay roll scandal of TIL
house last winter grows worse by tn
confusion of the many explanation
that are offered. The opinion is tina
the frauds were not committed so mucI
by employees of the house as by graft
ers'' on the outside or on the floor.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-20
nLIahopna CITY Woman Killed.

Oklahoma City, Ok, Nov. 15.-Mary
e. Taylor was shot and killed while
sitting near a window here. E. F1ison
was arrested and accused OF the kill
ing. The woman came from Centralia,
Ill, and was known here as Eme
Fisher
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-20
Fight on wildcat insurance.

. Jefferson City. Mo-, Nov 17-State
Superintendent of Insurance Robert G.
Yates has mailed to the Missouri SEN
ators a letter urging the importance
Of a refusal of the mails to wildcat
insurance companies, and concerted
movement in that direction is to be
made by all the state insurance depart
mentS in the United States.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-20

Cocl<rell's Son Swears Allegiance to Mexico
ST. Louis, Nov. IA special to the
Globe-Democrat from Ell Paso, Tex,
says: w. c. Cockrell, son of United
States Senator Francis NJ. Cockrell, oil
Missouri, has recently become a citi.
zen of Mexico and foresworn his allegi
ance to the United States.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-20
A Reouisftion for Zies,ar

Jefferson City. Mo-, Nov. 17.-Gov
Dockery, upon the request of Attor
ney General Grow, issued a requisitiol
on the governor of New York for Viii
liam Ziegler, head of the baking pow
der trust, who was indicted by thu
Cole county grand jury for allege,
bribery of legislators.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-20
Swindied h7 q KanRan?

Denver, Col, Nov. 14.-Thomas Rae
a well-known cattleman, purchased
1000 head of cattle for SIT 900 and sen
them to A. M. Lee. of Chase county
Kan, to be fattened and sold. Rae says
Lee and the cattle are missing.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-20
A Big Pension Issue.

Washington, Nov. 1.-THE report
of the pension bureau show that tn.
pensions issued during the first fou
months of the present fiscal year ex
ceeded the same period OF last yea
by 20 per cent. The pension issue las
year was the largest in ten years.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-20
a Brakeman Caught Between Bumpers

Snodgrass, of McCracken, Missouri
Pacific brakeman, was killed here yes
terday evening while uncoupling cars
His body was caught between tbs
bumpers and crushed. He was 8
brother of Agent Snodgrass, at Horace
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-20
svindIea br a Kansan9

Denver, Col, Nov. 14.-Thomas Rae
a well-known cattleman, purchased
1000 head of cattle for SIT 900 and SEM
them to A. ri. Lee, OF Chase county
Kan, to be fattened and sold. Rae say,
Les and the cattle are missing
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-20
Hotel Man a Suicide.

Weir City, Kan, Nov. 15.-Josepl
Ryals, aged SIS years. proprietor of tbs
Keystone house, committed suicide b.!
cutting his throat. He had been hope
lessly afflicted with lung and hear
trouble for month.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-20
Vanderbilt to Make Nile Voyage.

Paris, Nov. 17.-George Vanderbilt is
making preparations for voyage up
6he Nile in January as far as it is pos
sible to go safely He has already
chartered steamer and will take With
him q LARGE parts <>f friends;
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-20
Two Universities at Outs.

Lawrence, Kan, Nov. 17.-As the re-
suit of continuous wrangling and
strained relations generally, the athlet-
ic board of the University of Kansas
has severed ali athletic relations with
the University of Nebraska
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-20

New York, Nov. 15.-Practically al
the teachers in the public schools O
Greater New York have been brough
together in a powerful organization
comparing in a favorable light numer
lcaliy with any trades union in the city
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-20
twenty Negroes Killed in Wreck.

New Orleans, Nov. 16.-A rear-end
collision on the Illinois Central rail-
road near Kentwood, La. IS miles from
New Orleans, resulted in the instant
killing OF 20 negroes. Other negroes
and three white men were inturee
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-20

Missouri Pacific Section Hands Strike.
Sedalia, Mo-, Nov. 17.-All OF tn,
Missouri Pacific section men east ana
west OF here quit work and asked TO
their time checks. owing to reduc
ton from LAO to s1-25 In their wages
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-20
a Leak in the Stamp Departments.

Washington, Nov. 16.-The post OF
fee department Is pressing the investi
CATION OF published allegations tia
rare postage stamps have fllsgaIA
found their way from the departmea
To stauu SPECTATORS.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-20
BattIesbin NIaine at Co,on.

Washington, Nov. 1.-THE navy de
partment is in receipt of a cablegran
from Colon announcing the arriva
there of the battleship Maine.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-20
Democratic senators Cannot Agree.

Washington, Nov. democratic
members of the senate caucused yes
terday from 1:30 until five o'clock, but
were unable to get together on pro-
CTamme as to canal legislation.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-20
FAVOR FOR PHILIPPINES.
Senator Lodge Would Admit Free Of Datl
All Products of Islands Except
Sugar and Tobacco

Washington, Nov. 14--Senator Lodgs
has introduced a bill providing for thi
removal of all duties from all articles
imported from the Philippines int
the United States except sugar AMI
tobacco and fixing the duty on thu Sl
two articles at 50 per cent. of the rat'
on sugar and tobacco shipped from for
eign countries.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-20
TO SUBDUE PANAMA2|
Report That Colombia Is Marching
an Army to the Isthmus.
Latest News from New Republic Says an
Election VIII BE Held and Permanent
Government Established Within
Thirty Days.

Guayaquil, Ecuador, Nov. 14.-Gen.
Plaza, president of Ecuador, has cabled
to President Marroquin, of Colomb ia,
sympathizing with him in the recent
events on the isthmus of Panama.
President MarrOquin has replied thank
ing Gen. Plaza and adding that Gems.
Reyes, Cabellros, Ospina and Holguin
are marching on Panama with a large
army to subdue the isthmians.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-20
New OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES,

army to subdue the isthmians.
New Governments Soon.
Washington, Nov. 1.-THE state de-
partemnt has learned that Boyd, ANA
dor and Arosamena, the commissioners
appointed by the Panama government
to assist Minister Bunau-Varilla in the
negotiations of a canal treaty with the
United States will arrive in New York
next Tuesday and in Washington the
following day. The treaty negotiations
are expected to begin formally at the
moment Of their arrival here. Re-
ports from the isthmus, though I'M
official, but from reliable sources, is to
the effect that everything is quiet there
and there is no indication of hostilities
with Colombia. 1t is expected that a
call will be issued next week for con-
stitutional convention and that with
In 80 days the new government will
be permanently established under a
constitution patterned closely after
that of Cuba. When this is done, the
president will accredit a minister to
Panama, but meanwhile any work OF
a diplomatic character will be entrusted
to Mr.. Gudger, the consul general at
Panama, who should reach that post
about next MONDAY.
Formal Recognition Given.
Washington, Nov. 14.-President
Roosevelt has formally received M
Philippe Bunau-Varilla, the duly &C
credited envoy extraordinary and min
lister plenipotentiary of Panama to the
United States The reception Of the
minister marked the birth of the new
republic of Panama into the family OF
nations and paves the way for nego-
tiations between the United States and
the infant republic precisely as they
may be conducted between any two
sovereign nations.
Is Marroquin Trying to Flee?
Panama, Nov. At is reported here
that President Marroquin is trying tc
leave Bogota, Colombia. There is great
excitement and the American legation,
which is surrounded, is protected by
Colombian troops.