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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-01-29
NOW BEFORE THE SENATE.
ThesTreaty With Colombia is Only,
Changed in Annuity Figure.
PERPETUAL LEASE SECURED.

Washington, Jan. 26.-The treaty be-
tween the United States and the gov
eminent of Colombia. which was signed
by Secretary Hay and DIR. Herran, as
the representatives of the two coun-
tries, was transmitted to the senate
and by the senate referred to the com
mittee on foreign relations.
The treaty was read in executive ses-
sion. By the terms of the treaty the
United States agrees to make cash
payment of $40. 900, 900 in gold to the
Colombian government and after the
expiration of 9 years to pay rental
of $3.50, 900 per year. s.sg
With the $40, 900, 900 to be. paid to the
Panama company, the cost to the Uni
ted States of the right to begin work
on the canal will be $50, 900, 900.
The lease of the strip of land to be
used for the canal and for canal pur-
poses, is practically made perpetual,
the provision on this point being that
the lease shall be for 100 years and re-
Movable thereafter in terms of 100
years at the pleasure of the United
States. a.t f.f. .r.sl
The strip is to be about six miles in
width and over this territory the Uni
ted States is given police and sanitary
jurisdiction, although it is explicitly
specified that Colombia does not sur
render sovereignty over it. The United
States is to have the privilege of free
Importation of vessels and materials to
be used in the construction of the canal.
1t also is given the right to improve,
use and protect harbors at both the
Atlantic and Pacific ends of the canal.
The grant is made exclusively to the
United States and no taxes or rentals
are to be charged in addition to the
gross sum of $40, 1000, 900 cash and $780,
900 annually.
The treaty is identical with that
drawn by this government several
months ago and at that time submitted
to the Columbian government with the
single exception of the amount of the
annuity to be paid Colombia for the
right of way of the canal. This gov
eminent proposed an annuity of $780,
while Colombia demanded S65O,000
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-01-29
Long by Aoclamatson.

Topeka, Jan. yesterday p. m.
Chester 1. Long was the unanimous
choice of the republicans OF the Kansas
legislature to succeed Senator Vim. A.
home to rest until next week, the hour
for the caucus was changed from
Thursday night to 8 o'clock in the af-
ternoou. The hall and galleries of rep
resentative hall were filled and on the
speakers stand stood wives of mem
bers, the former candidates and others.
Cal Morrow was chairman of the joint
caucus and John Francis, on. behalf of
of. the caucus -
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-01-29
WOULD AMEND CONSTITUTION.
To Stop Miscellaneous Steals in Bunched
Appropriations.

- SsoP 4A-oOoAAahcoAs ooCoAb a. DuuShcA
Appropriations.
Topeka, Jan. 26.-John Francis, of
Allen, wants to stop the steals in the
miscellaneous appropriation bill, and
believes it will take a constitutional
amendment to do it. Under the pres
ent constitution governor cannot
approve one clause and veto another of
the. same bill. He must approve or
veto it as whole. In order to give
him authority to veto any clause or
item of bill and approve the re-
mainder an amendment must be made
to the constitution. Francis introd uced
a resolution providing for it in the
house. He wants it submitted to the
people at the next general election.
'If the governor is given authority.
to veto any part or all of a bill it will
cut out many steals in the miscellany
BILL said he. ''This Will remove a
club that the lobby always holds over
the head of the legislature during the
closing hours of a session. -
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-01-29
Two Colorado senates.

Denver, Jan. 23.-There are two
bodies in session, each claiming to be
the rightful senate of Colorado. Scenes
are occurring resembling the famous
double house of representatives in
Kansas several years ago. The diff
Guilty arises from the numerous con-
tests for seats in the legislature.
Governor Peabody refused to decide
as to which senate he would recognize
which helped to continue the existing
condition.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-01-29
New Guinea Cannibals.

Victoria, B. c., Jan. 26.-The steamer
Miowera, brings news of the murder of
several white men by the natives of
New, Guinea. A drought has been ex-
perienced for some time. on the island
and a shortage of food has caused a
reversion to cannibalism. Murders
were reported from several places. One
report tells of the killing of two Eupo-
pean prospectors who were eaten by the
blacks and Dutch constable is report.
ed to have been kidnapped and eaten.
Several blacks were also murdered
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-01-29
Rombardsd ysnszuslan Fort.

Washington, Jan. .24.-The continued
bombardment of Fort San Carlos by
the Germans seems quite Incompetent
sible to the officials of the administra-
ton. The bombardment has created
a decidedly unfavorable impression
here, and a feeling of genuine regret
at time when negotiations looking to
a settlement of the differences between
Venezuela and her European claimants
seemed almost under way. Apprehen-
sion is felt in London over the probable
effect of the bombardment.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-01-29
!. Minister Sued For SANDER.

Topeka, Jan. 22-Suit has been filed
against Rev. J. d. Mcfarland by the
police force of Topeka alleging SANDER.
The police as force have no corpora
tie existence, therefore the case was
brought with Chief O'Donovan. as
PLAINTIFF and damages will. be asked.
DR.. Mcfarland is pastor of the First
Methodist church of this city and made
the alleged slanderous charges in a
pulpit sermon.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-01-29
Stanley Goes to Long.

Topeka, Jan. 23.-At 900 o'clock
Wednesday night Stanley withdrew
from the race. Twenty-six of the
twenty-nine men with him resolved to
support Long, and as the Long vote
was A on the last ballot, this insures
him 20 votes at the final general eau
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-01-29
BIRD DAY.

During the days speechmaking against the
omnibus statehood bill several colloquies &C.
CURED in which senators on both sides charged
others with obstructing important legislation
Senator Fairbanks failed in his attempt to Sc
cure consideration of the immigration bill.
The senate committee on the Philippines
made favorable report on the Philippine
tariff. bill, after making amendments which
would practically admit all products exported
to the Unteed States except sugar and tobacco
free of duty, fixing the rat. upon these at one
half of the existing schedules. In executive
session the appointment was confirmed OF
Elmer K. Brown as postmaster at Oklahoma
City.
While Mr.. Cochrane MOI was assaulting
the government, speaking of the trucking
policy of the United States toward Great Brit
AIM. a stylishly dressed woman in the gallery
cried in clear, ringing tones you lie.
The house passed another grist Of private
pension bills, 235 in number.
A bill was passed giving Alaska delegate in
congress.
The antitrust bill reported by the house ju-
dietary committee provides for publicity
through the interstate commerce commission
and that provision is made with reference to
the matter of rebates.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-01-29
Railroad M. C. A.

Topeka, Jan. 24.-The executive
International Railroad Y. NJ. c. A.
convention which will meet here on
April 80 to May 8, has appointed the
different committees for the arrange
ment of the meeting. w. D. McDill
was present and discussed the plans
for the meeting. The commercial club
will raise $500 for the meeting The
executive committee; is composed of
John E. Frost, j.. B. ,Larimer,. H. B.
Lutz, j. n. Green and. S. 5. OFT.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-01-29
Turner Hall, CIa.sed as Joints.

Seneca, Kans., Jan. 24.-County At
torney Mold has unofficially served
notice on all the jointists in this coun-
ty that their places of business must
cease to exist. At Seneca there are
two Turner halls and four joints; at
Bern, one joint and one Turner hall;
at Kelly. two joint. COTS has Turner
hall and two joints
Some of the most prominent men
in the county are Turner's, and will
resist the action of County Attorney
Mold.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-01-29
Kelly Convicted And Sentenced.

st. Louis, Mo-, Jan. 24.-Charles L.
Kelly, member and former speaker of
the house of delegates, is convicted of
perjury in connection with the, Subur-
ban street railway franchise deal and
given two years in the penitentiary
The verdict of the. jury was returned
after six hours spent in consideration
of the evidence. Kelly was charged
with having sworn falsely before the
grand jury, concerning the $4,000
Doodle fund in the Suburban railway
franchise deal. e. ? - z
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-01-29

Indignation meetings are called to
be held by the Ancient Order of Hiber-
mans, in the United States and Can
ada, against the condemnation of Col.
Arthur LYNCH
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-01-29

Experiments gre being made by rail-
roads in telephoning between stations
using the rails of the track for trans
uniting messages. The experiments
are quite successful.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-01-29

AN AGED PIONEER Captain Eli Sny-'
der died on his ssth birthday at the
family home in Osawatomie. Captain
Snyder was one of the pioneers of
Kansas. He, came to Linn county in
1857 and settled near what was then
known as Trading Post. 1t was on his
farm that band of border ruffians
committed the murders which have
passed into history as the Marais des
Cvrnes massacre.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-01-29

The Great Western railroad appeared
before the interstate commerce COM
merce commission defending the seven
years contract made by that road with
the big packers. 3 t
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-01-29

The house defeated the Philippine coinage
bill as reported by the insular affairs commit
tee and adopted the minority substitute,
which provides that the lawful money of the
Pbilinnnes and dacares he ffnited states
coinage laws shall be in full force there. All
other coins to be redeemed and recoined at
mint to be established in Manila.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-01-29
The antitrust bill has been approved by the
full subcommittee of the house Judiciary COM
mittee. The Philippine coinage bill was de-
hated at length

Senator Elkins introduced bill which COW
ers the features of antitrust legislation, as it
relates to railroads. 1t contains the provisions
which have been recommended by Attorney
General Knox as to the punishment of those
who receive as well as those who give rebates.
The provision for the punishment of corpora
tions is by fine instead of imprisonment of
officials also for injunctions to prevent dis
examinations.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-01-29

Ever witnessed anywhere for the Cham
pionship of Oklahoma. A magnificent
Races will be great. feature. A number
gnal Cowboy Band Of expert artists who
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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-01-29
he Most thrilling and Exciting Contests of

spectacle depicting Life the plains all its aensng
Of President Roosevelts band of Rough will
have asonished the world their marvellous performances
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-13
LandIady Caused the Accident.

Matilda Skogland cannot sue the st.
Paul Gas Light company for negligence
of her landlady, who failed to turn off
the gas jet in the room where Miss Skog-
land lay asleep, when the gas. companys
man called to make repairs and turned off
the main She was injured by inhaling
the gas, but it is held not the taul OF the
gas company The syllabus says:
Matilda L. Skogland. appellant vs.. st. Paul
Gas Light Company. respondent
Frost having reduced the gas pressure in
pipes supplying private boarding house. a rep
resentative of the gas company sent in re-
'spope to notice of tue fact. and upon his ar
rival notified the land lady that it would he
necesssryto turn off the gas while. making re-
pairs. The landlady with the assistance of d
boarder, attempted to turn of the gas Jets
throughout the house. but the room occupied
by appellant overlooked and she had no
| notice of the fact that the gas was turned off,
and having fallen asleep while the gas was
| lighted, was injured by inhalng the escaping
| gas when it was turned on again.
| Held: That the gas company not guilty
of negligence in failing to notify appellant that
the gas would be turned off, or in failing to see
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-13

that all of the gas jets in the house were
turned of when the gas was turned on again.
Order affirmed Lewis, j.
Other decisions givep out to-day We're as
follows:
Sc Ramsey County. .--
George ". Fl. Bell, Jr., appellant. re. Anna Nc
Laren, respondent.
Land intended to be sold pursuant TO tax
judgment described in the deed thus:
That strip of land lying within the north and
south lines of block III, West st. Paul proper,
produced to State street in the city of st. Paul.
Ramsey county. Minnesota The block was
plated extended over and beyond State street
but in fact the land actually owned by the per-
sons who plated the block did not extend TO.
| the westerly line of the street and the strip Of
land intended to he described lies between such
street line and the easterly line of the land
actually owned by those who plated the whole
block. Held, that the description is void for
uncerta nty.
Order reversed and new trial granted.
.-.- Start, c. J.
BROWN COUNTY
| J. W. Scmitt trustee in bankruptcy, in ths
matter of Peter H. Dahl. bankrupt appellant.
VS.. Peter Fl. Dahl. ct al, defendants, Ane-
| liza Dahl. respondent.
Judgment reversed. Lewis, J.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-13

NIAGARA. FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
Principal office: New York City. ". tOrgan-
lied in 1850 Harold Hericks President. George
". Dewey, Secretary. Attorney to accent ser
vice in Minnesota: Insurance Commissioner. Cash
capital $500. 900. .-
~fa'S' INCOME IN 1902.
Premiums other than perpetusls.. 81. 49,: 81 81
Rents and interest ............... 101 SO
From all other sources ....-.... ;'.j9J.7S
Observation-Disclosures IN 1907
Amount paid for losses .......... Sill .sas.27
Dividends and interest .....-....- 10,on. 90
Commissions and brokerage ::-... fa1 ,6Ho.63
Salaries and fees of officers
agents and employees .......... 100 233 II
Taxes fees and rents 81, 43l %
Loss on sale or maturity of ledger
All other disbursements ..........-. 1876 00'j.H
Total disbursements ..s s21s7 81 &c
Excess of income over dis5urse-~
menus AssETs DEC. 81; 81, 1907 S,.''Y'oo
Bonds and stocks owned. .,,.. q 81 go. 90
Cash in office ard in hank 1915 .o4
Accrued interest apd rents - 32;, g, 60
Premiums in course OF collection o29.ssS.29
Total admitted assets. s3.GoS.1 54.9l
Assets not admitted t$2.131o3.)
=. LIABILITIES DEC. 81 1902.
Unpaid losses and claims $3.50. Sl9a Isl -
Reinsurance reserve l.ISu. AZ .o:A
Return and reinsurance premiums u. l12Go
Capital stock paid up .......... :'ln.oemeo
Total liabilities including CAPT
tai 81 3o:i IL 81
Net surplus Observation-Disclosures. 11oi a:s1 az
RISKS AND PREMlUNIs. 1902 BUSINESS.
Fire risks written during the year .S274 7a4 $40 90
Premiums received thereon. :i,221 81. 35
Net amount in force at end of
Bu US IN MINNESOTA II iaoa: -
Fire risks written ............ 81, Isl .ne
Fire premiums received 2o,510,N
Fire losses paid .........--..--. lc-3b.'.ot
| Fire losses incurred q l.4lS.W
| at rtS frel T..
! STATE OF MINNESOTA.
| DEPARTING of Insurance.
/ Whereas. the Niagara Fire Insurance Company
| a corporation organized under the laws of New
| York has fully complied with the provisions OF
| the laws OF this state. relative to the almis
sion and authorization of insurance conpanie:
| of its class
Now therefore. l. the undersigned. Insurance
| Commissioner. do hereby empower and, authorize
i the said above named company to transact it
i appropriate business of fire insurance in thu
/ State of Minnesota. according to the laws there
! Of until the 31st day of January. A. D. 1904
Il unless said authority be revoked or otherWls'
4 legally Terminated prior thereto.
j In testimony whereof; I have hereunto Sc
i my hand and affixed my official seal at st
4 Paul this 31st day of January. \. D. 1902.
a ELMER II. DEARTH.
/ >a Insurance Commissioner.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-13

I.incolnGhad gone back to, God,
who gave 1t, and %there was left to az
sorrow stricken people only his Hfelesss
body over which to mourn. And the.
nation literally lifted up its voice and
Wept.
.In the home of asdistinguished citizen
of Minneapolis there hangs large pic
ture-the portrait Of Abraham Lincoln.
Many of you doubtless have seen It. It
is an admirable likeness. I wish I could
describe 1t to you as an artist might, but
T. cannot. The face, though serious. has
none of the wan and sad look that came
to it in later days. 1t is pleasant and
peaceful. But the one thing to which
face and figure alike bear witness Is
strengthened intellectual nor physical
strength mainly, but moral strength.
backed by both of these.
Character Joined with Intellect.
There is nothing to indicate that the
subject is not a gentleman-yet you
would never think of labelling the picture
"A Portrait of "a Gentleman, but you
would have no hesitation in labelling it
1.-THE Portrait of a Man." Great strength
of character is here joined with intellec-
tual power and sweetness Of spirit. And
such was Abraham Lincoln-strong.
rugged forceful, true vet gentle, tender
and of almost infinite charity"
! Dr. Northrop then recounted a passage
| from Winston Churchill's novel, "This
Crisis" describing the visit of a young
southern woman to beg for the pardon OF
her cousin. condemned to"death as a spy
| He continued:
! And when at last the president grants
the pardon as he had from the first in,
tended to do, he said slowy--and the
words remind me of his Gettysburg speech
II am ,sparing his life, because the time
| for which we have been waiting and long
| f,oo f0,,v 1,.> IL
time to be merciful. Let us all thanl
God for it. %
| No wonder the daughter of the soutl
was affected. She crossed the room, he
head lifted. her heart lifted, to where thu
| man of sorrows stood smiling down at he
Mr.. Lincoln she faltered, I did no
know you when came here.-Oh, how
| wish that every man. woman and child il
theh south might come here and see 70,
as j have. seen you to-day. I think:
think that some Of their bitterness Nigh
be taken away.
Perhaps it might have been If the,
could have seen him as he was. Cod onl
| knows. But it was not to be. Like Mo
! ses. the liloerator of the Hebrews who wa
permitted to see the promised land but no
to enter it. Abraham Lincoln. the libcrato
i of the cnsaved negroes. was permitte
| to catch glimpse of the country re
deemed but was not permitted to share |
either the triunphs or the struggles {
the new nation. It Is as If, like on
blessed Savior. the redemption which h
wrought could be completed only. by N
death. s.5 ~.
God grant that neither sacrifice ma
have been made in vain God grant thu
, this nation may firmly tread the, path
, honor and justice for which the wor
and sufferings of the nlartyred dead hay
so grandly prepared the way.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-13
THE FLAMREAU CLUB BANQUET
Addresses Made by Frank Nye
and W., Fl. 'Eustls.

For fifteen years, the Minneapolis Re
publican F,lambeau Club has not allowed
the anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's
birth to pass without recognition, and yes
terday was no exception to the rule. Last
evening fully, zoo members OF the club sat
down to the annual banquet at. the Nicol-
let Hotel and the occasion was pro-
nounced one of the most successful in
the history of / the organization. James
A. Peterson presided as POSTMASTER. The
principal speakers of the evening We're
aF'rank NJ Nye and William Henry Eustis.
MI. Nye spoke on Lincoln's Message to
the Age" which, he declared to be the
everlasting principle of unity and broth
erhood among mankind. Firmness, ten
derness, helpfulness and. sympa thy. and,
above ALL. a clear understanding of the
right, the speaker declared to be prorii-
nent traits of Lincoln's character. Moth
ing in the English language, he said. was
finer than his Gettysburg address, no
craftsmanship more productive of good to
| his country.
Former Mayor William Henry Eustis
spoke ON "Our Island Possessions. Mr.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-13
Newspaper Case Settled.

!. The Taylor case against the Times
Newspaper company is affirmed and the
damages stand. The syllabus describes
the point involved as follows:
Thomas D. Taylor. respondent, vs.. The Times
Newspaper company, appellant.
In an action to recover the amount of stipu-
lated damages provided in contract for the
publishing classified advertisements: Held
First-Although the essential feature of the
scheme was not originated by the seller. certain
forms by which 1t was to be carried into effect
were devised by him, and to that extent the
subsequent use thereof by the purchaser was
use of the plan.
Second-The seller is limited in the amount OF
damages to that percentage Of the increase OF
gross revenues which resulted from the use o.
such particular forms.
Order affirmed. Lewis J.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-13
Damage Case Against Hospital.

a: new trial is given in he suit of C. H
Craig. against the Benedictine Sisters
Hospital association of Duluth. The pla lin
tiff's young son, Leslie, fell down All ele-
vator shaft in the hospital building and
was killed. The verdict went to the de-
PENDANT, but a new trial is given on En-
rors, the lower court having admitted
evidence to show that the hospital was
charitable i'll its character. Justice Brown
who writes the opinion, and Justice Col
Inns hold that the boys contributory negl-
gence was enough to justify directed
verdict but the other three hold other
wise, and a new trial is granted. The
syllabus: ''s.'
G. f.: Craig as administrator Of the estate of
Leslie ] Craig, appellant, vs. Benedictine Sis
purely charitable purposes and dependent upon
voluntary contributions for its support is liable
Second Gould vs. Fuller. 70 Mimi: 414. and
of Incorporation are. the sole guide in deter
mining the nature and character Of corporation.
Third-Defendant was Incorporated under the
provisions of title O. chapter 81, G.. s. 1924.
pecuniary profit and upon tn face Of Its articles
Of associatin appeared to be an ordinary bust.
ness corporations; it is held that evidence offered
! for the purpose Of showing that it Was in fact
charitable associa ton and rot what its articles
4 admissible 4 '.'s@''p
> Fourth--The charge of negligence relied upon
in the complaint being in part tn ealleged i'm
= fendant's building in carrying persons > and
freight to and from di1erentsfoors of the build
ing. the question whether the was prop
erly constructed is held a proper subject for ex
, pert testimony. ",.'..-- T.
Fifth--The trial court charged the jury on the
subject Of the contril,ntory negligence OF plain
tiff's interstate III deceased was negligent, il
any degree, even the slightest, and his neglig
tence, contributed il the SLIGHTEST degrees to biz
death. then plaintiff cannot recover" held CHROME
A ous The question of contributory negligence il
: any case of this kind is to be determined b!
n the rule of ordinary care and prudence. orde
t revcrsey and new trial granted.
Brown, J.