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The Rich Hill tribune., 1906-03-08
SAYS ALL is FALSE
sTIcKNEV ACCUSED OF MlsREP.
RESERVATION.
PACKER SPEAKS PLAINLY
Asserts That Railroad Mans "Loose
Tongued Talk Has Helped TO
Poison the Public Mind.

PHILADELPHIA. ~ J. Ogden Ar
mour has left the beaten path OF
conservatism and has entered the
field Of aggressive defense Of the
packing houses. He declares the
public mind has been poisoned against
the packers by means of organized
vilifications. the propaganda OF
SANDER" through magazines and
periodicals and by loose tongued
talk and undigested generalizing by
men supposed to speak authoritative
ly."
Among these loose tongued talk
ers" he names A. B. Stiekney, presi-
dent OF the Chicago Great Western
railway. and he publishes statements
calculated to show that Mr. Sdckney
misrepresented the position of the
packers in regard to freight rates
making
Tells Of a Threatening Letter.
Mr.. Armour says the popular mind
has been poisoned to such an extent
that as a result he has received a
letter announcing that his death has
been decreed by the vigilance com
mittee for public safety" and assert
ing that he cannot escape the in
eyitable"
The letter threatening Mr. Armour's
life. he says. was evidently inspired
by an article which appeared In a re-
cent magazine. The letter. which is
about half a column in length, states
in part;
We beg to notify you that you have
been tried by our tribunal and your
death decreed. Prepare for the In
evitable. You may temporarily avoid
the execution OF this sentence but
your time viii shortly come Our
officer who is to execute the sen
tence has already been appointed,
and you may be assured that he is
prepared TO sacrifice his life in such
a worthy cause The game Is worth
1.-THE Vigilance Committee for the
Public Safety
This letter" says Mr.. Armour's ar
ticle. Indicates upon its face that il
has been brought out by a magazines
attack upon the packer 1t speaks for
itself In that respect
The Rich Hill tribune., 1906-03-08
SENATE WOULD MARK
CONFEDERATE GRAVES

WASHINGTON.-The Senate bill ap
propriating 100000 for the marking
Of the graves Of Confederate soldiers
who died in Northern prisons has
been passed by the House. Representa-
tive Mann. Republican, of Illoinois eX-
pressed the fear that by the wording
Of the provision the mounds in Oak
wood cemetery, Chicago. where some
1000 soldiers are buried. might be
disturbed. He was assured to the con
trary. Representative Prince, Republl-
can. OF Illinois. had charge Of the
measure. He was disposed to allow
many Southern members TO talk upon
H. but cries OF "yote." from the Re
publican side. prompted him to press
Il 10 its passage without a discussion.
II was carried unanimously.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1906-03-08
60 BACK TO
PARTY RATE BILL

WASHINGTON. - Conservative
senators are once more busily engag.
ed in an attempt TO patch up a truce
with the President which will permit
Of the Introduction OF a substitute bill
for the Hepburn measure. II is quiet.
ly whispered about that the President
wants to restore party harmony and
would prefer to act with the Republi.
can side; that he fears the Democrats
will seek to Incorporate amendments
in the Hepburn bill which viii be
more radical than he desires and that
the situation which has developed
might be disastrous to the party and
should be Strengthened out as soon as
possible.
Senator Crane and Senator Long
were sent for by the President this
morning and had long conference
with him. The rate situation was dis
cussed at length and the court review
provision was again threshed out AS
a result Of this interview Senator
Crane is once more as busy as he was
when he sought to patch up the mis-
understanding between Aidrich and
the President He is actively engaged
in an attempt to solidify the Republi.
can side on some bill which will con
tain an acceptable court Of review pro
vision. Senator Long and Senator
Crane are now proceeding along iden.
tical lines.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1906-03-08
A RURAL CARRIER STATEMENT
The Postoffiee Department Has Nc
Disposition 20 Cut Salaries.


Disposition 70 Cut Salaries,
WASHINGTON.--A statement has
been furnished the Associated Press
for transmission which says
In the matter OF rural carriers pas
II can be authoritatiyely said thai
there is no disposition on the part Of
the Postoffice department to cut rates
On the contrary the department has
strongly recommended the advisa
bility OF congressional consideration
Df the subject looking to more ade
quate compensation
Under the so-called new" rural
policy Of the department, out OF q
total Of 34.93s routes installed up &c
February I. but twenty-seven had been
discontinued. These discoptinuances
we're mostly due 20 readjustment In
order 20 complete service in counties
In the case OF Kansas. for instance
Zen routes were saved by a careful
readiustmenE ot service. which In nc
way dlscommodes tho patrons
The Rich Hill tribune., 1906-03-08
a NECESSARY avn
Experience o. Minister Who Tried
70 Think That Of coues.

Experience o. Minister Who Tried
10 Think That Of Coffee.
"a descendant Of the Danes a ma,
tlou Of coffee drinkers. / uscd coffee
freely till { vas 90 years OLD writes
a clergyman from Iowa. "At that time
vas a student at Biblical Institute.
aud suddenly became aware OF the
fact that my nerves had become de-
moralized. my brain duh and sluggish
and that insomnia was fasteslng ita
hold upon me.
II was loath 20 believe that these
things came from the coHee Was
drinking. but al last was forced 10
that conclusion. and quit H.
Il was 90 accustomed 20 a hot table
beverage and felt the need Of a 90
much. that after abstalning from cot
fee for a time aud recovering nay
health. ! went back to a. did this
several times, but always with dlsas.
trous results. ! had about made up
my mind that coffee Was a necessary
evil.
About this time a friend told me
that would hnd Postum Food Cof-
fee very hne and IN many respects
away ahead OF coffee. SO bought
some and, making Il very carefully
according 10 the directions. we we're
delighted TO hnd that he had not en-.
aggerated In the least From that day
to this We have liked q better than
the old kind OF coffee or anything else
IN the way OF table drink.
It's use gave me. IN very short
time, an increase IN strength. clear.
ness % brain and steadiuoss OF
nerves; and sleep restful and rcstor.
ing. came back 10 me.
u am thankful that we heard Of
Postum and shall be glad 20 testify az
any time 10 the good d has done me-
Name given By Postum Co. Battle
/ Crock. Mich
There's reason. Rcae ..sssv l;stiS
book, The Road 10 wellynla." A
pkga
The Rich Hill tribune., 1906-03-08

A clerk to a housoagont In London
was sent 70 make an inventory OF the
furniture ia certain house. lie was
SO long about his task that at last.
Yhe mistress OF the house went 10 the
.parlor 10 see what was taking place.
she found the man slumbering sweet.
hy ON the sofa. with an empty bottle
beside him. II was evident, however.
that he had made pathetic though
solitary. attempt 10 do his work for
in the inventory hood was written
"One revolving carpet"
The Rich Hill tribune., 1906-03-08
THE KU KLUX
KLAN REVIVED

SHREVEPORT. LA.-Fifty mounted
masked men wearing the garb OF the
old Ku KluX Klan paraded the negro
quarters Thursday night. following the
execution OF the negro rapist. Coleman.
The appearance Of the klan upon the
streets frightened not only the negroes
but the whites. The police investigat-
ed, and finding the men composed the
hest citizens OF the town. made no ar.
rests, The negroes are leaving the
city.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1906-03-08
No RepLY FRoM opeRAroRs.
The Anthracite Coal Miners In Doubt
Regarding Their Demands.

NEW YORK - John Mitchell
president Of the United Mine Workers
Of America. said that he had not yet
received a reply from the operators
regarding the demands Of tho anthra
cite miners which were forwarded %
George r. Baer Tuesday W II Trues
dale. president Of the Lacawanna rail
road. said that there would be NO
meeting Of the operators committed
Tor several days This COMMITTEES
was appointed TO receive and cunsideJ
the miners propositions. and Mr.
Baer as ita chairman.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1906-03-08
Lieutenant kirkman Guilty.

WAsHINGTON.-The record of the
courtmartial IN the case OF First Lieu
tenent Hugh Kirkman, Eighth cavalry
tried In the Philippines on charges or
forgery and financial irregularities.
has been received at the War depart
ment from Manila, an indication that
the court has found the defendant
guilty and recommended dismissal
The case viii be submitted TO the
President Tor fInal action.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1906-03-08
AT TIE oRPHEUM.
Things That May ee Seen for Week
March ff.

KANSAS CITY. MO The Eirht Al.
isous English acrobatB. VIII be seen
at the Orpheum, Kansas CITY. the
week ot March H. They are making
a limited tour ~ this country and are
said 10 ba marygls of strength and
SKIN The mysterious Howards are
thought frausmittors One takes
coiHs. vs'ches etc, presented % him
hy the audience. and the other who Is
on tine stage writes the dates and
numbers ON the board Rae and
Broachc have o. satire. "a Woman of
Few Words" Armstrong and Holly
appear ia the farciaI sklt The Elk
pressman' Mitchell aud Cain are
talking comedians Flo Adler sings
popular songs Barr and Evans are
comedy character creators
The Rich Hill tribune., 1906-03-08
AMERICAS FoRr IN PeklN.
The Legation Buildings lnelosed In
Masonry. Topped by Artillery.

The Legation Buildings lnelosed In
Masonry. Topped by Artillery
WASHINGTON An American fort
ress has been constructed in Pckln for
che protection Of the American lega-
ilon at the Chinese capital lt is the
first official residence owned by the
American government abroad.
The buildings were constructed by
Sydney W. Meeley assistant supcrvis'
ang architect Of the Treasury depart
ment, who was sent TO China more
than three years ago for the purpose
iHe has returned to Washington and re-
ported his work completed
The buildings are of brick and stone
and Of very solid construction. The
largest building Is for the use Of the
minister Surrounding It are build
ings for the secretaries. the chancel
lory and a number Of smaller struc
lures. They are all built closely TO
gether and are surrounded by a for
midable wall Of masonry. A shori
distance back on the wall on one side
Is the great city wall. on which has
been constructed an American for
equipped with small guns. The Amer
ican legation in Pekin IS now protect
ed as well as any other there. Ia ar
emergency American residents ir
Pekin could find refuge In the legation
quarters
The Rich Hill tribune., 1906-03-08
FOR > Kansas Rate War.

CHICAGO--Execut officials OF
an Eeasiern railroads met here and
made an Intellectual attempt to settle
the difierentlal fight. Every line ex-
cepting the Erie voted for arbitration
OF the question but, acting under in
structions from President Underwood.
the Erie representative declared he
could not agree 10 submit the ques.
tions involved 20 a board Of aFbitn-
tion.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1906-03-08

GUTHRIE. OK-The attorney gen.
erai OF Oklahoma has been notified
that the United States circuit court
of appeals of the Eighth district had
refused to grant = writ OF habess cor
pus IN the case of George Moran aud
had remanded him to the Kansas state
penltentiary 10 serve the sentence I'm.
posed by the lower courts Of Okla
homa.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1906-03-08
Woman IN WIntcr.

II makes me sad To see her go
Accountered thus through slush and
snow
Ny grief. In fact. quite overf1ws
As observe her dropst.tch hose.
Aud can you wonder that I'm blue
To note that network peeka.h0o7
Her low-cut shoe. oh. flimsy thi7E'
How can she live 20 greet the surlng2
And then aeain my soul 90 grievcs
To see those sawed Oft elbow sleeves.
on, woman what won't you c0utriya
To hurt your chance 20 stay aiiyc9
The Rich Hill tribune., 1906-03-08
To RaIse PreaIdent,a salarY.

WASHING TON Senator GalllnRcl
has introduced "a bin 20 readiust th'
salaries OF general offices OF the gov
ernmcnt, 90 take effect March & 1909
The bin proposes the following salar
les: The President, $4,000; Vict
President. $4,000. speaker Of an,
House OF Representatives. $4,000:
members Of the cabinet, $4,000. sen
utors and representatives. $1,000
The Rich Hill tribune., 1906-03-08
a - In south omaha.

OMAHA. NEB--A fire has destroy.
cd the building Of the Koutsky Paint
company IN South Omaha and com.
munlcated 10 the Y. NJ. c. A. building,
which viii be a total loss. The fire
was 10 the midst OF the business por-
tion OF South Omaha and a strong
wind was blowing. The loss Il Is cs.
tlmated viii reach SEQ 900.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1906-03-08

WASHINGTON. ~ No more wit
aesses viii be exgmiued by the senate
committee on the interOceanio canal
lntil after the type Of canal has been
determined and other Information OBJ
aimed which Is necessary 20 the prep
arailon OF a bin for the government
y the zone and the construction o.
he .isthmain waterway.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1906-03-08
Broke Up His Auto.

Wlnfrod Rayidson bought an auto
mobile from a dealer al Santa Rosa.
CAL and started for "a town called
Occidental The machine did not
take the grades as well as Mr pav-
idson had expected, and ON his ar
rival at Occidental he borrowed an az
and chopped his auto 10 pieces.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1906-03-08
PREPARING FOR ACTION.
United States, VIII Look out For
Her Interests.

WASHINGTON. - Details Of the
war department plans for protecting
American lives and upholdIng Ameri.
can prestige in China have become
known
In case Of necessity, which 20 mill
tary minds seems now imminent. lt is
the intention Of the government tC
dispatch 10000 regulars from the
United States to Join a Philippine force
Of 5000 men for an expedition to the
Chinese empire.
The troops for the Oriental service
have been selected, the posts from
which they VIII be taken are named
IN the plans, and the proper allotment
has been made among the various
branches OF the service.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1906-03-08
indiana Converts CO vIaItIna.

ANDERSON. IND.-The 1850 con.
yerts az a recent revival at the Cen.
tral Christian church have made the
first Of a series OF visits 10 other
cities, going 20 'Connersyllle. Reli.
gious services were held on the train
and the visitors participated In a
meeting In progress IA Connersyille.
taoi etae eta taoi taoi taoi "a taOooe
The Rich Hill tribune., 1906-03-08
G0GQ 90

The enormous crops on our seed farms
the past season compel US 70 issue this
special catalogue.
SIND RUS NOTICE To-nAT.
and receive the radishes and the wonder
ful Bargain Book free.
Remit aC and We add a package q Cus
NOS the most fashionable, serviccable,
beautiful annual flower.
John A. Salzer Seed Co. Lock Drawer
w : Ia Croa.e. MIa.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1906-03-08

But are elbow sleeves becoming
90 mo2" she poutcd
why consider that question: urg-
cd her friend For winter wear
what could be- more dangerous
There was vislhly no reply 60 be
made 20 this she adopted thcm az
once.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1906-03-08
Desha Dropped Dead In Race.

HOT SPRINGS, ARK. -Desha own.
ID by W, y. Brown, dropped dead dur
Ing the first race here Thusday Jockey
Foley, who had the mount escaped nm.
hurt, although Desha dropped IN front
5f several Of the field A runtured
artery caused the horses death. Jockey
Perkins sustained a fracture OF the
leg In a Jam at the post in the second
race.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1906-03-08
His Identity EstabIished.

Wlcks-"I saw some verses In the
paper today by Peter Pettikln"
Hicks-"Yes he's q friend OF mine
Wicks-"So on told me- By the
way. Peter Peuikin is a pseudonym.
OF cuurse?"
Hlcks-"No. indeed; he's a Demo
crat Philadelphia Leader.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1906-03-08
ID Have cewherdls 90 PIaee-

WASHINGTON - Representative
Granger OF Rhode Island has with
drawn from the race for the chair
manship Of the Democratic congres
sional campaign committee. This In
sured the election OF Mr Greggs OF
Georgia, who is now the only favored
candidate for the office
The Rich Hill tribune., 1906-03-08
MIIItarY Author.

Major John Bigel0w. Jr. who has
succeeded General Nelson A Miles
as military adviser Of Governor Gould.
Of Massachusetts. d. an author as well
as military man. having written
principles OF SruteRy' and "Re-
miniscenccs OF the Santiago Cam
palgn"
The Rich Hill tribune., 1906-03-08

A special 20 a New York paper tells
Of the plans for a great tiger hunt In
the State OF Tamaulipas. Mexico Un.
fortunately IL neglecls 10 name the
country from which the tigers we're
imported,
The Rich Hill tribune., 1906-03-08
Lunltle In a Loeomotivs.

GUTHRIE. OK.-James Lindsay, a
lunitlc. was dragged struggling from
the cab of a Santa Fe passenger train
here while IN the act OF pulling the
throttle 20 start the locomotive The
passenger train had Just arrived from
the North and the platforms were
crowded
The Rich Hill tribune., 1906-03-08

II a. pleasant 80 see King Edward
eehoing President Ell0ts exaltatlon
OF the Joy OF work, Bat his fixture Of
q twelYehour working day for the
king trade Is flying IN the face OF
the elght-hour party. A kings labor
union Is now in order.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1906-03-08

Before Mr.. Walter Wellman starts
on his journey by airship to the pole.
wouldn't Il be well. just by way OF
trial. for him TO go in his airship from
Paris 10 Berlin?
The Rich Hill tribune., 1906-03-08
KNOWN DEAD NUMBER 10.
The Meridian Tornado Not as Bad as
First Reported.


MERIDIAN. MISS. Nineteen per
sons are known 10 have been killed as
a result Of the tornado which swept
over a section OF this city Saturday.
Twenty-fouf persons were injured
and property with an estimated yalN
Of ] million dollars was destroyed.
Twelve blocks in the very center of
the business section were swept away.
and not one house OF any con sequence
along Front street was left standing
In the terror and confusion following
the storm reports Of au appalling loss
Of life were current The sixteen
clerks IN the Queen a Crescent office.
who we're reported killed, have an
been accounted for
The Rich Hill tribune., 1906-03-08

Railroads Are Ordering Refrigerator
Cars Of Their own.

Cars Of Their own.
CHiCAGO.-Th Chicago q Alton
has ordered new equipment costing
Sl,s600OO for delivery during the year.
Included In the order are 200 hopper
hottomed ears Of 100000 pounds ca.
pacity, ten heavy consolidated loco
motives, 1000 acton box cars, 200
5o-ton stock cars and 200 30.ton re.
frigerator cars.
The last item means that the Alton
proposes to run its own refrigerator
cars. Other railroads are giving large
refrigerator car orders. indicating that
the day of the private car line is draw
ing to a close.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1906-03-08

Most people ike French bread. but
II the Countess de Castellane were
Anna Gould again, and were 20 pick
out another husband. she probably
wouldn't choose that kind.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1906-03-08
An Army Transport Ashore.

MANlLA.-The transport Ingalls, is
ashore of the southern coast Of the
island Of Luzon. She probably will
be total wreck A battalion OF the
Twentieth infantry we're rescued By
4 coast guard.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1906-03-08

Il is unfortunate for little baby Pu
that he Is descended from the gods.
The gods do not seem to have the pull
that they had IN former times. Even
the Chinamah is saving money on
punk sticks. these days.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1906-03-08

Not only is plenty OF pure fresh air
good for people who are suffering
with pneumonia, but II is also a fine
preventive Of pneumonia and other
varieties Of disease.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1906-03-08
a PerIIous PastIne.

40 you think that the game OF
football requires sCience2"
Yes" answered the unsympathetic
man; surgical science. Washington
Star.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1906-03-08
Frantz 70 Join CARDINAL.

ENID. Walter Frantz has left
for Houston Tex. where he win join
the ST. Louis Cardinals for as days
practice. He win play this season as
pitcher IN this team OF the National
league.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1906-03-08

NEW YORK Sidney Drew, the ac.
tor filed a voluntary petition IN bank.
ruptcy and asked 20 be relieved OF the
payment of debts amounting TO e.
l72 Mr. Drew estimates his assets
al $3.50.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1906-03-08

NEW YORK .Bmdstreers reports
business failures 10 the United states
for the week ending March as $50,
against ls6 last week. 206 IN the like
week Of 1905 ls5'in 1904. ia In 1908
aud i7s IN 1902.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1906-03-08
al -. o. Armeur Loaa.

PHILADELPHIA 5-Fire caused by
he explosion Of a gas stove destroyed
he storage and distributing plant OF
Armour 4 Co. az. the northeast corner
u American and Norris streets. The
oss b estimated M $4,000 The
building was filled with dressed meats
aad provisions
The Rich Hill tribune., 1906-03-08

The new edition Of who's Who ln
America" contains 1926 names. Now
Why doesn't somebody get up volume
entitled "Who Isn't Who IN America, f"
and print the names OF the rest OF
the S0.000,O0Oa-- Then nsbody could
feel neglected.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1906-03-08

How many people, do ~ou suppose,
will be set to writing by the publica.
tion Of the statement that Henry Har-
land received $4,000 for one OF his
novels?
The Rich Hill tribune., 1906-03-08

The young man may shrink from buy
Ing chocolate for the young woman on
account Of the parahin, but doubtless
she viii be willing TO compromise on
something just as expensive.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1906-03-08
onys For U. 3. Market.

MEXICO CITY MEX Steps have
been taken 10 develop the onyx guar.
rles 81 Puobla ON large seal" and
To market the stone IN the United
States. The price Of the onyx at the
quarrles Is about $3.50 gold per cubic
motor
The Rich Hill tribune., 1906-03-08

One congressman wants a law tax
Ing the bachelors OF the country an
amount sufficient 70 support all The
spinsters. There is a logical mind for
you.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1906-03-08
Rleh. Juiey Radlshes -.

Everybody loves juicy, tender radisheg.
Salzer knows this, hence he offers 70 send
you absolutely free sufficient radish seed
20 keep you in tender radishes al SUM
mer long and his great
sALzER's BARGAIN SEED BOOK.
with It's wonderful surprises and great
bargains in seeds at bargain puces.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1906-03-08

The question Why do boys leave
their studies so early In life? suggests
that other question. Why do boys who
are aillng from Monday to Friday in
elusive suddenly regain robust health
on Saturday.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1906-03-08

Rev. DR.. Van Dyke says that ne
doesn't like the proyerh. "A bird in
the hand Is worth two IN the bush. q"
II you say, "A thorn In the bush Is
worth two in the hand. he viii doubt
less readily agree with you
The Rich Hill tribune., 1906-03-08

The frequent recurrence Of the
headline. Fraud Fails" suggests an
amendment TO the proverb about the
birthrate Of suckers.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1906-03-08

Boni de Castellane is to get $4,000
a year and an his debts paid for not
contesting the divorce. Tough. fought
The Rich Hill tribune., 1906-03-08

Senator Clark says he is sorry he
did not become an artist II we could
draw checks as well as the senator
our artistic achievements would salts
fy US.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1906-03-08

J. Pierpont Morgan has some cog
nae that is worth S100 bottle 1t is
lucky that chorus girls are content to
drink champagne
The Rich Hill tribune., 1906-03-08

MT Balfour has changed his policy
The late elections probably convinced
him that something was wrong with
the old one.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1906-03-08

Gov. Johnson of Minnesota says any
man ought to be able to live on $4,000
a year That's what we have always
thought
The Rich Hill tribune., 1906-03-08

New York legislators are so fierce
against racing as to cause suspicion
that some Of them have been actuated.
by defective tips
The Rich Hill tribune., 1906-03-08

Some Of the composers Of modern
music should consult the dictionary
as to the meaning Of the word music.
They seem to have forgotten it.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1906-03-08

New York announces that its high
art theater will not be run for profit.
That is lucky. It is not likely to be
profitable IL it sticks to high art.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1906-03-08

The prototype OF "Huckleberry
Finn"-Capt A. o. Tonkrey of Murray,
IdahO-is dead "Huckleberry" him
self bids fair to be immortal