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LEAVENWORTH WEEKLY TIMES: THURSDAY. APRIL 9 1903. ELECTION RETURNS A KANSAS PREACHER by order from the board of managers at New York. The member was charged with refusing to do lawn work when notified of his detail by the commanding officer. A GREAT COMBINATION VETERAN: Good Cows FlLtiTHE FARMERS Pockets WITH V'- mm ft I'M 4 301 Send for i it1 1 r.

1 I I I The V. S. Separator The cream The gets all the cream from the makes the butter, skim-milk makes the All bring la the cash. VERMONT FARM MACHINE Bellows Tails, Vt. FROM MANY STATES, Chicago, April 7 Carter H.

Harrison was elected mayor of Chicago today for the fourth time, his majority by un-of- ficial count over Grieme Stewart, the republican candidate, being 6.948. The vote was: Harrison Stewart 139,375: Cruice, independent labor, Breckon, socialist, Haines, prohibition, 2.S4S. In the last mayoralty election the total vote was: Harrison, democrat, Hanecy, republican, 12S.413; Hoyt, prohibition, Collins, socialist 5,354. The early returns were in favor of Stewart, and at one time he was 2,000 ahead but the latter cut down his plurality steadily and the republican leaders in private conversation admitted Stewart's defeat by about 6,000. In the first precinct of the 21st ward, in which both Harrison and Stewart reside, the vote was: Harrison 41, Stewart 101.

In the last mayoralty election the vote was: Harrison 82; Hanecy 54. The chief issue in the campaign was the traction question, both candidates favoring ultimate municipal ownership of the street railways. Stewart advocated an immediate improvement of conditions making the best terms possible with the companies. Harrison recommended a delay until the city had obtained what it desired from the companies. Mayor Harrison said tonight: "I regard the present election as less of a personal victory for myself than as a victory for municipal ownership a victory which should lead to the development of public national as well as municipal ulities.

Party lines were cast aside to a great extent, but the results, at the same time, a substantial endorsement of my administration." The republicans elected John F. Smulski for city attorney by 9,700 plurality and Fred C. Bender for city clerk by will consist of 35 republicans, 33 democrats and one independent democrat. The result In one ward is still in doubt. The old council containel 39 republicans, 30 democrats and one independent.

Elections in Nebraska. Omaha, April 7. Municipal elections were held in all of the cities and towns of Nebraska today with the exception of Omaha and South Omaha, both of which work under a special charter. Party lines were drawn in but few instances, the matter of permitting the sale of liquor being the issue in nearly every town. Republicans were successful in most of the towns heard from up to midnight where party lines were followed although democratic majorities were given in a number of towns that have heretofore elected republican officers.

In Lincoln, George A. Adams, republican, for mayor, and the whole republican ticket was elected. Election in Missouri. St. Louis, April 7 A democratic victory was won in today's city election, the majorities ranging from 8,000 to on the vote for six councilmen, twenty-eight members of the house of delegates, members fthe board of education and the inspector of weights and measures.

At midnight almost complete returns showed that every democratic candidate had been elected. The republicans declare that gross frauds were committed at the polls. Throughout the state the democrats lost in three third-class cities that they formerly controlled, but made enough gains in others to fully preserve their plurality. In St. Louis interest was centered in the council ticket which was headed by the so-called reform ticket on which the names of republican or independent candidates took the place of some democratic candidates for the house of delegates in an effort to eliminate from the house of delegates the so-called "combine" element.

In several strong republican wards the democrats elected their men. So far as returns show at midnight, not an independent candidate was elected. But in many wards where both republican and democratic nominees were exceptionally strong men and the reform ticket carried the names of the democratic candidates the republicans elected are considered as good reform candidates as the democratic nominees. While the action itself of the new membership of the house of delegates will alone determine the result of the reform movement, it is considered that today's election results have been for the purification of the law making body of the city and have swept out the "combine element." Municipal elections were held in most of the Missouri cities today. The republicnns carried Jefferson City.

An independent ticket won at Sedalia. At Jefferson City the democrats attribute their defeat to the enforcement of the Sunday closing law by the present democratic administration. Kansas Elections. Kansas City, April 7. Elections were hold in all the large citi-s Kansns today.

The liquor question was an issue in a number of cities, notably Topeka. and In other places various local matters were jn controversy. The result as a whole shows large republican gains. Kansas City. the largest city In the st-Ue, turned a democratic plurality of 2.000 two years ngf).

Into a republican plurality of more than today. Thomas Gilbert, republican, was elected mayor overM. J. Manning, democrat, and the republicans carried every ward. In Topeka, W.

R. ftergundthal. republican, was chosen mayor by more than plurality. He was the "dry" candidate, and received a large majority of the women's vote. One year ago a democrat was elected mayor by a small plurality.

In Wichita, F. McLean, republ can, was elected mayor by plurality. Lawrence elected A. R. Selig, republican mayor and Pittsburg chose Clarence N.

Prince, republican. In Hutchinson J. Harsh defeated Frank L. Martin, the present mayor, on local Issues. Emporia elected Its first democratic mayor, John E.

Martin receiving 130 ma- Atchison elected the non-partisan ticket, headed by James N. Orr. by plurality. Judicial Election in Wisconsin The judicial election in Wisconsin nassed off very quietly today Robert ft. SIeleck-er, of Madison, judge of the Ninth circuit, was elected to the place on the Wisconsin supreme bnch made vacant by the recent death of C.

V. Harden. There was comparatively little Interest taken In the election and from many localities It Is almost impossible to secure complete returns. However. Judge Sielocker seem to have received fonr-fifths of the votes cast.

William linger of Janesville. though he decided lifter his name was placed on the ticket, that he was not .1 eand'date. wa given almost as many votes htUz Witting of Milwaukee, the third candidate. The amendment Increasing the numoer of justices of the supreme court from flflve to seven carried. In Milwaukee.

2.750 rotes were cast In favor the amendment and John Zimmerman, 21st Wisconsin infantry, died in the hospital last lay, aged 10. His funeral will take place this morning at 8:30. "William Lawless, who died in the hospital last Saturday was a member of barracks and had but lately returned from a visit to St. Louis. He served in 27th Missouri infantry, end was 73 year The Marion News-Tribune says: "Carl Anderson former florist at the Soldiers' home here, who resigned his position here and went to Seattle, to go into business for himself gome months since, has sold hi3 greenhouse at that place, and is now in California, accompanied by hi3 wife.

Carl has received the appointment of florist at the Mountain branch, X. H. D. V. at Johnson City, and "will soon leave for that place.

Perry Pollard, 22nd Illinois infantry, who was discharged from here in September' 1902, was re-admitted last week and assigned to barracks. An old veteran who lives at Paradise Hill, Ohi, has written to the interior department to have his name corrected and to call attention to a cold that appears to be of considerable dimensions. His apparent motive is to emphasize his infirities so as to stir the soft heart of LTncle Sam. This is what he says: "Sir Yeu address me at Paris while you ott too of address me at my coun-trie seet at Witch I am at oil times, taclng the are (taking the air) and thren to cuuere my coff witch are the damdes coff ever afflicted to annie one person soldjer saler or sitzin on behalf of lord a mitie so plese sur address me at Parariee." Samuel Planck, the transportation clerk at the Marion home headquarters is missing and it is claimed that he has left the city because a wife whom he for years has supposed to be dead has turned up and has threatened to ctme to Marion and dissolve a happy home of which Planck has been the head for the last six weeks. The tri-monthly reports from the branch homes show them to have had the following membership on March Slst: Dayton Present absent 1,095.

Total 5,779. T. A. P. 15.

Leavenworth Present, 2, 772; absent 1.304. Total 4,076. T. A. P.

7. Hampton Present, absent 1,181. Total 3,826. T. A.

P. 5. Danville Present, absent 723. Total 3,269. T.

A. P. 4. Pacific Present, absent 879. Total 2,829.

T. A. P. 30. Togus Present, absent 630.

Total 2,697. T. A. P. 4.

Milwaukee Present, absent 424. Total 2,679. T. A. P.

10. Marion Present, absent 583. Total 2,344. T. A.

P. 6. Large water coolers have I'een purchased by the quartermaster of the Hampton home and will be placed in all of the offices and various barracks the coming summer. This will do away with the water barrels that were formerly plated the grounds. James Fowler, 15, Mh Illinois infantry, a teamster irom P.lanchard, Iowa, is a new member recently admitted to 1 barracks.

Remember that Union Veteran Legion Encampment No. 151 is to celebrate Appromatox Day in the Home opera house, next Thursday evening, April Sth. A former member of the Santa Monica Home, who Is now in Tennessee writes the following letter to the Pacific Veteran about the Mountain branch in that state: "I wish to inform you that the Soldiers' home hospital will not be ready for occupation before next August, and the barracks will not be ready in less than a year from now. The buildings will be superior to any at other homes and are located up among the hills of Washington county. There is an abundance of spring water running in all directions.

It is very healthy here and the people are honest and sociable. The food is adulterated, the same as it is in the other states and greenback money is the principle in this country, consequently a republican could not manage to survive very long in the locality. George A. Heers, 18th Wisconsin infantry, a blacksmith from Leadville, Co'orado. has been admitted to the home and is now quartered in I barracks.

Gen. Knox, in his last report, takes the opportunity of saying the concerts of the Danville branch cost more per concert than any other branch except Xhe Central branch. Michael Slavin, A. 26th Missouri infantry, a laborer from Appleton City, Is a new member recently admitted and sent to the hospital. The theatrical management at the Weak? I suffered terribly for 12 years.

The doctors said my blood was all turning to water. At last I tried Ayer's Sarsaparilla, and was soon feeling all right again." Mrs. J. W. Fiala, Hadlyme, Ct.

No matter how long you have been ill, nor how poorly you may be today, Ayer's Sarsaparilla is the best medicine you can take for purifying and enriching the blood. Don't doubt it; put your whole trust in it. snaa Ask your doctor "rrhat he thinks of this grand old familv medicine. Follow his advice and we will be satisfied. Recovery will r.sver be complete If the liver is inactive.

Aver's Pills are liver pills. Purely vegetable. J. C. AY EH Lowell, Haas.

HOW HIS EXPERIENCE HELPED HIS DAUGHTER. After Her Father's Death Miss Buechel Encountered Serious Difficulties But Overcame Them. The Rev. Charles Buechel, late pastor of the German Methodist Episcopal church in Wichita. Kansas, was one of the best known ministers in the state, having served in all its principal cities during his long pastorate.

His daughter. Miss Lydie Buechel, now residing at No. 421 South Water street, Wichita, also has a wide acquaintance and her evidence on an important topic will command attention. She says: "For six years I suffered with a nervous debility which physicians failed to relieve and finally I was confined to my bed, a victim of nervous prostration. I suffered dreadfully with my head, I was so nervous that I could not sleep, my stomach got so bad that everything I ate hurt me and my system became worn out from the nervousness and lack of nourishment.

'When my father was alive he frequently took Dr. Williams' Pink Pilis for Pale People when he was worn out and nervous from preaching and they always helped him, so I decided to see what they would do for me. After taking one box I experienced relief and a few boxes cured me. I am perfectly willing to ha' I this statement published in the hope that it will be the means of helping other sufferers to regain their health." Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale Peo.

pie, the medicine which cured Miss Buechel and thousands of others, are an unfailing specific for all diseases arising from impoverished blood or weakened, unstrung nerves two fruitful causes of nearly all the ailments to which mankind is heir. The pins may be had of any druggist or will be sent postpaid on receipt of price, fifty cents a box; six boxes for two dollars and fifty cents, by the Dr. Williams Medicine Company, Schenectady, N. Y. souri infantry and 7th Missouri cavalry, a blacksmith from Caldwell county, Missouri.

DeWitt C. Smoke, 28th Iowa infantry, died at Wichita, February 11, while absent on furlong, from barracks. He was 67 years old. The old boys in the Hapton Home were paid their quarterly pensions lately when the new order went into effect for the first time and the Home correspondent of the Phiebes Sentinel thus comments on its reception: Pensioners were paid their March quartely payment on Monday last, except a large number who were allowed but $2 for their pension money. These men were charged with extravagance and wastefulness of their money on former occasions.

It is understood that some of them embers refused to sign for less tha nthe full payment. It is likely that the matter will be referred to the department of the interior and if the home authorities are sustained the matter may be brought to the attention of congress a the next regular session, and prominent Grand Amy men will, no doubt be appealed to to have the national encampment G. A. R. which meets in San Francisco in August, next, take some action for the benefit of their less fortunate comrades.

Two new members admitted to barracks last week, namely: James R. McFarland, A. Hickory county, Missouri Home Guards, a farmer, from Wyandotte county, Kansas, and Robert Edwards, 44th Ohio infantry, and Sth Ohio cavalry, a laborer, from Shelby ville, Missouri. The Danville Commercial says: The managers of the post fund in the Soldiers' Home are trying to have the band put on the general fund pay roll. If this is done it will leave $700 more for shows and entertainments etc.

The western branch will have their band paid from the general fund the next fiscal year. The post funds at the various Homes have never had a fair chance. For many things that the board will not allow though necessary out of the general fund, they intimate that some might be had from the post funds if the balance on hand will allow. Thomas Gahagan, 3d Missouri infantry, of barracks, has been transferred to the Milwaukee Home. William T.

Adkins of barracks has left for Hot Springs, Arkansas, where he will spend the next three months. The old proberb "Cast your bread upon the waters and you will find it after many days," has come true to one veteran in this home. Over sixty years ago, when Thomas R. Whalen of barracks was about thirteen years old his father died, and left a mortgage on the home farm. In settling the estate it was all paid up but $95, and the land was to be sold to pay that money.

Young Whalen went to the holder of the mortgage and bound himself to pay the amount due as fast as he could. He went to work and after working hard nearly two years getting only five dollars per month, he paid the $95, the farm was clear, and his brothers and sisters took possession, while Thomas went out into the world and hustled for himself, never looking for or expecting any repayment from the other heirs. All this was along about 1837, and last Wednesday Mr. Whalen, received a letter from a sister enclosing $50 as part payment towards what he had done for them when a barefooted hoy only thirteen years old. When civil war broke out, Whalen enlisted in 7th Illinois cavalry from Paris, Illinois, and served his full term, when after buffetting with the world until old age came over him he drifted into Uncle Sam's home here in Kansas.

Thos. J. Herick, late of Co. 11th 111., cavalry, was dismissed from the Pacific branch on the 17th of March, Six Million Boxes a Year. Ia 1S95, none; in 1900, 6,000,000 boxes; that's Cascarets Candy Cathartic's jump into popularity.

The people have cast their verdict. Best medicine for the bowels in the world-All druggists, 10c. Danville home has about decided to have no more shows this season. As there has to be a matinee and an evening performance to accommodate all, and the weather is getting too warm to be comfortable at a matinee, and new scenery will have to be provided which will take up some of the funds. Thomas H.

Brannan, 13th Wisconsin infantry, who was discharged in October, 1895 while a member of barracks, has been re-admitted and assigned to I barracks. The last death to occur in the hospital last month was that of William M. Laiu-phear, 28th Iowa infatry, who died March 31, agned 84 years. Hamilton B. Williams, United States navy a laborer from Barney, and Isaac P.

Hitchcock, 3rd Iowa cavalry, a farmer from Lebanon, have been admitted to the Home, and sent to the hospital Kick. The Danville Commercial of last Saturday says: A '-Damon and Pythias" case came to light in the home yesterday. Anold veteran received a pension of about $75 anl was on the dump, so could get no pass ti go outside. But last, night is was noticed he made freequent trips to the toilet room in his barracks, and an investigation hy the company commander revealed the fact t'uat he had a couple of pint bottles of whiskey He was furnished quarters in the Mote', de Falrchild and when brought before the governor pleadedgnllty, but claimed another man brought in the contraband goods. He was told would 1 exonerated if he told who furnished the goods, but ho refused to tflll and now he will have to do seventy-five days without pay.

During the month of March the home gained in men bership from odmissions 02. rc-admislons 2S: tranfsers from other home 10 Total The losses that month were from discharged 45. deaths 26; transfered to other Homes 2: dropped from the rolls 14; Total hi. Net gain in members 43. The Marion Leader of last FTiday.

has the following news item: Gen. Henderson, one of thp managers of the National Homes visited thellome yes-terdav. It wa reported that his business was to start a Keely cure at the Home, and that all men being locked up three imes for being drunk would be forced to take for the cure. This only a joke, but many of the old men thought it true, and some of them applied for furloughs. Jacob Moses, I.

4th Missouri cavalrv. who was dropped In November, IStOO, was re-admitted this week and assigned to barracks. Jesse M. Thompson, of barracks, has been discharged at his own request. He is a non-pensioner, The following Spanish war veterans were admitted last Monday and assigned to barracks: Louis Lee.

3rl and ft. 1st Tinted States cavalry, a laborer from Memphis, Tenn. He is 41 rears old and a $14 pensioner. IMward Hawkins. 0.

1st I'nited States engineers, from Oswego. X. 38 years old. Krnest Timm. ft.

"th I'nited States Infantry, from Leavenworth, 53 rears old. Hawkins and Timm both claim that sol doing Is their occupation. From a comrad" from Marlon we -earn a terrible legal battle will be fought to get the constitutionality of the Indiana droit law. and if the saloon men are beat in the state courts they will go to tne I'nited States supreme court. Francis M.

Trego, ft. 43rd Missouri infantry, a laborer from Wathena. Kan Is a new man recently admitted to company. Robert M. Neal.

1st Wisconsin lisht artillery, has been re-admitted to the Ilome and given a bed In the third ward of ft barracks. Bob has been out since last June when he was dropped from the rolls, when a member of barracks. Fncnmproent No. 11. T'nlon Veteran legion, are making arrangements for the appropriate celebration of Appomatox day.

April 0. Good speakers will be on hand. Isaac Ti. Kansas cavalry, a laborer from Mercer, and Isaac W. Kherennmn.

fth Independent battery. Ohio light artillery, a farmer from Eldorado Springs. were admitted the Home this week and assigned to barracks. James Ronnie was transfei-red from the hospital to barracks on Tuesday an! immediately took out a furlough for days. He will put in the time in and around Lansing.

Kan. Abraham Walton. K. S2d Indiana infantry, a carpenter Hoxie, was admitted this week assigned to ft barracks. Tim Bresnahan.

who has been lunch man in the dining room the past month was compelled to give up his position, owing to the gunshot wonnds he received In the service troubling him. The old boys regret his quitting very much and hope that he will come on a train next month. A difficult pension case ha just come to light in the Danville home in the case of Charles Barton, late of company A. Sth MIonri Infantry, who. after being rejected five times has at last been notified that he has been allowed $10 per month, from September, last.

The first death in the home for April was that of Samuel Keser who died in the hospital April 2, aged 64. He served in 1st Missouri cavalry during the civil war. Howard Fisher. C. 106th Ohio infantry of barracks and Frank Dienst, 6th Kentucky infantry of I barracks, were transferred from this branch to the Dayton Home last week.

A life sized portrait of the late Colonel P. T. Woodfin, ex-governor of the Hampton Home, was presented the Woodfin Post, No. 64 G. A.

R. in that branch last week by Colonel Thompson governor of the Home. Nicholas Vowe, who was found dead on the bank of a creek about two miles east of Lansing last Thursday, was 59 years old, and was absent from I barracks without leave. He served in the 8th New York Heavy Artillery. The following new men were admit-tedto the home last week: Richard M.

Nichols, Cass county, Missouri, Home Guards, a minister from Moberly, Ma William H. Miller, F. 37th Iowa infantry, railroad conductor from St. Joe, Mo. Granville R.

McCobbin, 27th Mis- Henry Ameyor, 2nd battery Wisconsin ligh artillery, and 5th U. S. cavalry a farmer from Houston, Texas, is a new member recently admitted to barracks. John J. Armstrong, 7th New York heavy artillery, has been transferred from the Dayton home to this branch and assigned to barracks.

Grand Army Posts of the department of Ohio, G. A. are agitating the question of imposters who wear the button of the order to obtain aid, who are not entitled to do so. Prosecutions may follow, for this is a violation of law, as enacted by the general assembly of the state of Ohio, and imposters are liable to a fine, not exceeding $20, or imprisonment for three days, or both. Taylor Morgan, 24th U.

S. colored troop a laborer from Newaka, Ind.Ter-ritory, and George Thomas, U. S. colored light artillery, a blacksmith from Kansas City, were admitted last week and assigned to barracks. James W.

Powell, stepped down and out of the Home postoffice last Wednesday, and David J. Keller, of Leavenworth took his place. Doing the four years and fifteen days that Mr. Powell has been in charge of the home office not once has an inspector visited this office, except when on his annual trips to all the offices. While Mr.

Powell was in office he handled close on to $180,000, and when he turned over his books the accounts were fouhd to be "square," and his dealings with the post office department were found to be straight and correct. Although a few complaints were sent in concerning this there has never been an inspector ordered here on special service, during the past four years. The morning report for yesterday, April 4th shows th.e following membership: Present for duty 1994. Present on extra duty 450. Present sick 292.

Absent with leave 1,296. Absent without leave 31. Total membership 4,071 David W. Humphrey, 45th U. S.

infantry, a miner and Spanish war veteran from Kansas City, was admitted the other day and assigned to barracks. George W. Brown, 6th Pennsylvania infantry has been transferred to the Marion home. He was a member of barracks. Alfred Eck, 6th Pennsylvania infantry, a carpenter from Lawrence, Kansas, is a new member admitted to barracks last week.

There were 229 members went out on furloughs during the month of March. PHILIPPINE COINAGE. Washington. April 7. The war department has been in conference with Governor Taft by cable with reference to the subsidiary coinage for the Philippine islands.

Secretary Root has requested the treasury department to make arrangements for coining subsidiary silver in the manner as for coining the pesos. Governor Taft has recommended the coining of 10.00O.O0O, r0 oen-tavos; 2 centavos; l.l.OOO.Oon 10 ccntavos: 10,000.000 5 centavos: ayonn.ono 1 centavos and r.O.OOO.OOO half centavos. making a total of 9.0."0.000 pesos out of a total of 60.000,000 pesos of currency. The treasury department has purchased for rhilippine coinage 1.170.noo mine's of silver at a cost of This bullion will coin 1.432.4.10 pesos. SECRETARIES IN CONFERENCE Washington, April 7.

Secretaries Hay, Root and Fhaw held a conferenee a the state department today for nenrlv two hours with Professor Jenks of Cornel! and Charles A. Cora at, who have been selected as I'nited States representatives at the approaching monetary eonferenco. President Hush of the Amalgamated Smelting company, was also in attendance, lit bad been Invited to act as one of the T'nited States delegates to the congress, but declined because of hi-; larg" Interests in silver, which might subject him to a charge of bla. The conference diseised at length the projected scope of the congress. is realized that exceeding care must lie exercised in def.flfmirg the powers of th delegates if formidable opposition I to bf avoided.

The fact that a special committee of experts is now at work in Mexico endeavoring to arrange Mexico's international monetary standard was cited as a reason for delaying the assembly of the international congress until that work is completed. One of the principal considerations which caused President Roosevelt to join In this congress was the need for a settlement of the ratio between gold and silver tn the rMIippines. Trofessor Jenks and Mr. both have visited the archipelago and studied the question on the spot and they were able to throw much light on the situation and reveal the actual conditions there. A BLUE BOOK ISSUED.

London April 7. The report of the committee appointed to Inquire Into the expenses incurred by officers in the army and to suggest measures for bringing commissions within reach of men of moderate means was Issued tonight in a blue book. The report Is interesting as an official showing of the heavy tax on the private incomes of officers in all branches of the service. It shows that the average and legitimate expenses of officers In the infantry exceeded their pay by to $7r0 annually, while cavalry oTlcers' expenses are In excess of their pay by $3,000 to annually. The committee points out that this situation is a serious drawback to seenring competent officers who do not possess private Incomes.

The recommendation' embodied in the report, many of which have already leon acted npon, InHnde the furnishing of the officer's kit and the payment of other expenses, in addition to the rules lim'ting the expense of P0'0 playing. It is anticipated that the Initial cost of carrying cnt the recommendations will amount to fl.84-S.700 and the annual expenditures to FOLLOWS THE PROTOCOL. Washington. D. April 7.

It was stated tonight by Secretary Hay that the bond submitted to the commission follows strictly the language of the protocol and involves no change of poMcy on the part of the Washington government. The United States for a long time has favored the adustment of the indemnities on a silver basis. Catalogue MACHINERY, gSTEAM, GAS, GASOLINE EN- -S3NI0 ew and second hand at lowest y.riee;"3 Oalso freight and passenger pulleys, hangers, boilers, hoisting ma-O $chinery and all kinds of new and sec- Oond -hand machinery; write for Oyou want, we have It. Rafiner Elevator Works, 13 K. Kansas City.

Mo. 9 STAND BY CLARA BARTON. Among The Would-be Ousters is Pres. Roosevelt's Sister. New York.

April S. Walter P. Phillips, a member of Clara Barton's Inner board of control of the Red Cross Society, has issued an announcement that the executive committee of the society has suspended from membership what is known as the Washington "Minority" or those members who are trying oust Miss Barton from the presidency. Among the suspended are John M. Wilson, W.

K. VanRey-pen (surgen general of the navy) Jno. W. Foster (former secretary of state), Harriet Blaine Beale (daughter of James G. Blaine).

Anna Roosevelt Cowles (sister of President Roosevelt) and Hilda A. Herbert (former secretary of navy.) BALKIN AFFAIRS SERIOUS. Belgrade, Servia, April 7 King Alexander today executed a coup de'etat. He isuued two praclamations, the first decreeing a suspension of the constitution adopted April 19, 1901, repealing objectionable laws passed by the senators and councillors of state, dissolving the Skupshtina, and re-enacting the laws as they existed previous to the constitution of 1901. The second proclamation restores this constitution to its former validity.

Affairs in the Balkans, the kind adds, are very serious and Servia needs order, unity and peace. All the ministers, who resigned simultaneously with the suspension of the constitution, were re-Instated with the exception of Foreign Minister Loznnico, who will be succeeded by M. minister of public work. Of the newly appointed life members of the senate, twelve are old liberals and supporters of the former repent, seven were formerly members of the Progressive party, and five are neutral THE DREYFUS CASE MA YBE RF-OPENED. Paris, April 7.

It seems thnt the debate in the chamber of dorutfi yesterday and today which resulted by a vote of 2S1 to 22S in the invnllrlatJon of the election of the nationalist deputy, Syveton. is likely to load to th" reopening of the Dreyfus case and perhaps to the rehabilitation of the former prisoner of Devil Island. This S3 mainly due to tw() facts brought out by the leader. M. Jaure jn the course of th debate.

One of the falsified documents bearing alleged annotations by the German emperor, which were forgeries and which to convict Dreyfus and the other is that the letter written by General Pellleux to Caw.ignac, when the latter was w.ir minister in 1X9S, wa.s suppressed. This letter va; wriUen just after the die covery of Colonel Henry's forgery and reads as follows: "Dup-d by men without honor, unabla any to count fn the confidence of my sulxrdinates. without It I impossible to command, and on my side Iwing unable to feel confidence In those of my chief who have made me work with forgeries. I to be retired." Juarez's speech In the chamber today constantly bished th n4lona lists to the hlshest pitch of fury, the chamber re. sonndinjr with cricH of "traitor, lar." "Ct to p.erlln" and ether shoits, drowning the spenker's voice.

M. Juarejs finally concluded with the nssertPm that "the republicans have the rljrht to condemn this nbotn. Inable campaign ajrln-t the republl" and demonstrate to the declining nationalist party that its attitude tiny cannot excuse its evil deeds of yesterday. If the chamber tderates It. It will be a stiema on ot conscience and the shame of our rep! M.

Juarez had hardly left the tribune be-fore Minister of War Andre plunged Into the midst of the bitter atipry debate then proceeding, announced that the government was ready to open a demonstrative In'tulr)" nnd aid In the wldcs-t investlpatlon of the truth regarding the Dreyfus case. General Ai.dre declared that the honor of the nrmy was not Involved, but thatthe conscience of the country was greatly dlsqnieteil by th appearance of extenuating circumstance la the Judgment on a cdrne of the nature of which Dreyfns wan accused. He ai1 ha did not wish to take nides nnd wa ready to proceed with an Investigation -and he would eeek the assistance of magistrates In the examinations of the Dossiers. DROPSY 10 DAIS' UEAWKT Vlicktioci ft ipecU.iy tweatr Vearawjin t-. r.ft wcxaerrtil yiwasd cases.

'1 fTta Box B. B. (hb, 3k 35 against it. Comparatively few mayors AA 1. A.

a xl I nc rirt iru 111 1 iih nthtp 11 mi 1 mpi few political changes In the dfes which nose an executive. Following are some of the results. Oshkosh Mayor, Mulva, democrat, re elected. Waukesha Republican ticket elected. West Superior Republican ticket elected.

Janesville Wilson (citizens) elected mayor. Racine Nelson elected mayor. Beloit Orcanired Jnbor elected nMermen. La Crosse Torrence (democrat) elected i may of. I Madison Democratic ticket elected.

POOL IN THE OLD ROOSEVELT MANSION Eight Generations of The President's Family Have Lived in This House. East 20th street in which President I Roosevelt was born and in which has ived eight generations of his fath er's family, has been visited by police who had been informed that a pool room had been opened there. After a slight delay in gaining an entrance thet officers found sixty men watching a game of checkers. "Its your move," said one of the players when the officers entered headed by the captain, entered. "You're off my friend." re plied the captain.

"It3 everybody's. To the sidewalk for you." The men took him at his word and filed out with alacrity. A tablet recording that Roosevelt was bor nthere is set in a wall of the first floor. THE EXECUTIVE COUNCILMEETS. Topeka, April S.

The executive council held a meeting this morning but postponed the election of railroad commissioner until tomorrow because of the absence of the governor. DOWAGER'S METHODS. Chinese mpress Has Subtle Methods Which Are Effective. London, April 8. The Times eorrespond-nt at I'ekin telegraphs that the dictum that he surest way to promotion under the Chi-icse government Is Impeachment by for-igners has Ihhmi confirmed by many recent iromotions.

The latest is that of lis! IA- as viceroy of Foochow. He was re moved from the taotaLship of Shantung on, Jeruiany's demand in for implication 11 murders of German missionaries. He an safely be trusted by the dowager du ress, continues the correspondent, to reive anti foreign feiling In the two penee- ul provinces where he is viceroy. Even he Chinese are surprised at the temerity this appointment. GOVERNOR BAILEY TO WEAK UNIFORM.

He With His Staffff Will Ateend to go St. Louis in Militia Uniforms. Topeka, April 8. It was discovered today that there Is a secret movement on among the members of Governor Bailey's staff to treat a sensation by their gorgeous uniforms when theyat- tend the dedication of the St. Louis exposition next month.

Governor Hai-ley is not here tonight but it is said that he as commander in chief of the National guard will wear a striking uniform of olive green which will be one of the handsomest even seen in Kansas. The members of the governor's staff in Kansas have never worn uniforms, as is the custom in other states, and it is the intention of the Kansas to establish a precedent, which tor brilliancy, will not be surpassed In years. The fact that the members of the staff were to wear uniforms leaked out today when it was learned that the best tailors in Topeka and Kansas City have been commissioned to iak? them. Their Instructions are to une a suifficient amount of gold braid to make them the most resplendent which will be seen on that occasion. The most surprising feature of the affair is that Governor Bailey has consented to wear a uniform.

It will be the first firm- constituents have ever seen him in anything but a business suit or a black Prince Albert in which he was inaugurated. The weakness of Colonel J. F. Hughes and other members of the staff for pold braid and fancy uniforms is a matter of state knowledge. The members of the staff who have signified their intentions of wearing LAD BURtfED TO A Fire Started by Pouring Co a Cook Stove.

Blackwell, O. April 8. Arthur Horstey, 14 years old, burned to deatn and Arthur Yoakum, fatally burned today by a fire in Yokum's restaurant started by the latter pouring coal oil into a cook stove. Horstley burned to a crisp, roakum came here from Cow-gill, Mo. PORTUGAL SOLDIERS MUTINY.

Feared They Were to Be 6ent to The Colonies of Africa. London AJpril 8. A special from Lisbon says 150 men belonging to the eighteenth Infantry at Oporto have mutlnued in the belief that they wer about to be sent to the Portuguese Colonies in Africa. The men-hold the barracks shouting "Ling live the republic" and are threatening to shoot their officers if the latter attempt to approach..