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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-20
Manitoha school QUESTION.

MONTREAL, April Liza Croix, the
French Canadian organ of the Catholic
clergy. in an editorial impresses upon all
the electors that if they are interested in the
settlement of the Manitoba school question
as desired by the Catholic minority they
must vote for the government in the COM
ing elections.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-20
Aousaholdar Sues

Senator NJ. A. Householder, whose con-
duct as member of the board of charities
10 to be investigated, brought suit in the dis
trict court of Shawnee county to enjoin the
Investigating committee. ] ohn G. Carpent ter,
J. III. Leeds, Otto Eckstein, S. Ill. Miller
and F. b. Smith from continuing the inves-
tigation or removing him from office.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-20
Scared TO Death.

While Mrs. Eugene S. Aldrich. and daugh-
ter were driving across the railroad. a few
miles north of Waterloo, Ind. the hor-e
SHE'D but did not run. The young lady
jumped out, unhurt, but the mother re-
NAMED in the carriage and died from fright.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-20
Want Home Rnla

ArcH1soS. KAN, April 12.-There Is being
circulated here petition 10 the governor
praying for the adjustment of the police
board. The petition is signed largely by
democrats, and the plan is to place police
control in the hands of the city government.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-20
Another Trlp to- Greenland.

LAWRENCE, KAN, April 17.-Prof. L. L.
Dyche, zoologist of Kansas university, has
completed arrangements to return to Green
land this summer. He will start from
Gloucester, Mass, May Is. on the Fl hing
schooner Golden Hope, and will be landed on
the coast of Greenland to make a collection
of birds to take the place of the collection
of 500 which went down in the wreck of the
steamer Miranda last summer in Baffin's
hav
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-20
More Maps

WASHINGTON. D. c., April 1.-THE interior
department. is preparing to print 1900
mars of the United States and 10000 maps
of public land states and territories. 1t ia
also intended 10 print copies of township
plats which have become worn out and
needed rene wing.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-20
Ask More Trocns

OTTUMwA, La, April 1.-The coal mining
situation at Cincinnati is growing alarming.
The miners congregated there say they will
get the Cincinnati men out at all hazards.
Major General Prime and Adjutant Gen
eral Prime, of the state militia. are on the
ground. and have asked the governor for
more troops.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-20
Slow But sure.

r. G. Dun & Co.. last review of trade says
that progress toward better business contln-
ues, but it is slow and meets many OBJ
stacles. In speculative aspect and in whole
sale demand for goods the market shows
improvement. The money markets are I'M
disturbed and a little more active. But
among thu chief obstacles is the anxiety of
operatives to secure better wages, even
while many manufacturing works are rum
ming without profits and others at the risk
of loss. In a mum Der of esta blishmentS
better wages have been conceded, thus in
creasing the purchasing power of the people
but strikes have largely overbalanced sat-
Elements. About 12,O0J workers are out Of
employment this week.
For consumers the worst feature is the
apId advance of meats.
For the first time in a long period prices
IF comm ODDITIES average a shade higher
than year ago. and in Great Britain also,
owing to different causes, a slight advauca
occurred in March. On both sides of the
ocean the lowest level ever known may be
followed by some rise.
Wheat has yielded nearly a cent, although
Atlantic exports for two weeks have been
3,706, 1854 bushels, against 3,599,688 last year,
with western receipts only 2,088, 467, against
1928, 434 last year. Receipts of corn are
about half and exports about fifth of last
years.
Decrease in receipts of cattle are exagger-
rated, 659,406 having arrived at Chicago
against 789, 543 to date last year, and the
prevalent opinion is that western packers
are helEing nature to some extent.
Failures for the week were POI in the
United States, against 218 last year, and 81
in Canada, against IA asst year.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-20
The Topeka Dam.

TOPEKA, April 16.-The city council has
adopted an ordinance which contracts with
a company for the immediate construction
of a dam across the Kansas river. The city
is to use 600 horse power at a yearly rental
of $4,000. The company gives $4,000
Fitzgerald, manager of the company. says
the dam will be completed within eighteen
months. It is the present plan to build the
structure some distance above the city and
transmit power in the form of electricity.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-20
NOW OPEN.
A Small Military Reservation
in Oklahoma.

CattIemen Fence Out Homestead
ers-Defense Against Uncle Sam
Fire at Tahlequah-Peace Con-
Vention Signed-Judge BenSonss
Decision-To Greenland for Birds.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-20

Monopolies Cannot Hold Patents.
INDIANAPOLIS. IND, April 16.-In the
United States court Jadge Baker refused a
rehearing in the case of the National Harrow
company against Indiana people. A few
days ago Judge Baker held that the harrow
company was a monopoly and not entitled
to hold patents. He denied rehearing.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-20
A Shortage.

PERRY, o. T., April 16.-Carl Shurr.
treasurer of aine county, is in jail charged
with EN- bezzlement. His shortage is over
$1,000. while ID bond is only $1,000. He has
been indicted by the grand jury il five
counts.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-20
CHAIRMAN VOORHEES,
Expects the Senate Will Re-
organize.

Heavy Vote Against Regulating
Grazing in Oklahoma-Four Hum
dred Capture TWenty-Three-T
Wichita County Bonds Good.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-20
Judge Horton's Future.

TOPEKA, April 15.-Judge A. II. Horton
will remain in Topeka after he sewers his
connection with the supreme court as its
chief justice. He will associate with Baltic
Waggener and J. w. Orr, of Atchison, as a
member of the firm. An office will be es-
tablshed in the Central National bank
building, which will be occupied by Judge
Horton. Mr.. Waggener will spend the
greater portion Of the time in Topeka. The
firm will handle the legal business of the
Missouri Pacific railway in Kansas and Ne
braska and attend to such other important
cases as are entru ted to them.
Judge Horizons time will be principally
occupied in the supreme and appel ate courts
and the United States courts in this state.
The salary of the position will be about
$4,000 per YEAR
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-20

Neither Hoover or Petition.
The president has appointed A. B. Reeves
receiver of public moneys at Dodge City,
Kansas.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-20
OPERATIVES,
Still Demanding Better Wages
and Strikes Continue.

income Tax Can't be Collected
From Railroads-Positi of Plan
cts on Good Friday-Dodge City
Land Office : Commodities Are
Rising
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-09
DEFEATED THE AILSA.
The Britannia Winner of the Meteor
Cbnll6 nEe Cup.

The Britannia Winner of the Meteor
Cbnlle nge Cup.
COWES, August 9.-The chief event of
the yacht racing today under the auspices
Ct the Royal Yacht Squadron was the COM
petition for the Meteor challenge cup,
course around the Isle of Wight. A fresh
southeast breeze was blowing when Ailsl.
Britannia and Iverna started at $50 am.
The three yachts had their topmasts
housed and Were under mainsails. fore
sails and jibs. Ailsa got tine lead at the
start and increased it as the race pro-
crossed.
Iverna mad no possible chance of win
ming the cup, and she only started because
three competitors were necessary. She
was not expected to finish.
Ailsa today allowed Britannia 39s.
Britannia won. The times of the two
yachts at the finish were: Britannil,
1885, "a; Ailsa, 3:39:01. Consequently
Britannia won by 3m. 27s. elapsed time
and by Am. Is. corrected time.
Luna, Isolde. Niagara and Stephanie
started in a race for private sweepstakes
The two American yachts Isolde and
Niagara soon passed Luna.
Luna, however, eventually pulled away
from her competitors and won q good race,
with Isolde second. Stephanie retired from
the race.
The following were the times of the three
yachts at the finish: Luna, 1851; Isolde,
1850; Niagara, 149:54. Luna is the prop
erty of Mr.. F. B. Jameson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-09
A Mississippian Shot Down in Cold
Blood.
I. DABNEY MARSHALL His SLAYER
He is Assisted by Two Of His
Friends.
THEY GIVE THEMSELVES UP

JACKSON, Miss. August "a special to
the Associated Press from Brandon, Miss.
fifteen miles east of here, gives the par
ticulars of a shooting ARRAY there at
o'clock this morning, in which T. Dabney
Marshall, a prominent lawyer and a mem
Der of the state legislature from Ficks-
burg, and two of his friends shot and kill
ed r. r. Dinkins, agent of the Austin Road
Machine Company.
While standing on the platform OF the
depot DinkinS was approached by Marshall
and his two companions, H. H. Coleman
and o. P. Fox of Vicksburg. Marshall
walked up to Dinkins and said: This is
Mr.. Dinkins?" and placing pistol at Din
kins stomach, discharged the weapon.
,)inkins grabbed the pistol just as 1t was
fred and possibly the first shot did not
take effect. AS Dfnkins backed away from
Marshall there was a fusillade of shots
from Marshalls companions.
1t Is thought that Dinkins fired MarshalFs
pistol at the latter, as it was found in his
hand when dead.
Marshall. Coleman, Fox and MarshalIs
law partner Mr.. Vailens, met in the wait
ing room of the depot as soon as the
bloody work had been completed and an
ncunced they were ready to surrender, and
Sheriff Dobson was called for.
1t was claimed that Dinkins had grossly
slandered Marshall.
When the story came to the ears OF Mar
shall he denounced it through the press as
a lie. Dinkins, however, maintained that
the story was true.
Marshall is the democratic nominee for
senator for Warren and Kinds counties.
The killing is strongly condemned by the
people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-09
FEW KNOW ABOUT THE SHAKERS
An Interesting, God Fearing People
Who Have Given the World
Many Important
Discoveries.

We may not accept their peculiar religious be-
heIs nor can We enter into the spirit of their
sacrihees 1t is not necessary to believe as they
no. but we can and do respect their sincerity Of
purpose and the honor and uprightness which
TofEs all their business dealings.
Inc Shakers have always been successful in
fehtors, and some of the greatest Of the conyen-
fences OF the present day found origin In their set
Elements.
In one particular they excel all other men or
Glasses OF men, and that is in the cultivation of
Hedcinal herbs and plants and their preparation
ior Use. They have made it a study for more than
hundred years. 1t is one of their peculiar indus
tries. Their lives have been devoted to it.
iheir latest and greatest achievement is the
shaker Digestive Cordial. 1t is not offered as
cure Tor all diseases. 1t does not pretend to be-
but one disease it will cure, and that is indiges-
ticn.
IL is SO effective in curing those who use the
remedy that they are loud in their praises of it
ana In consequence large demand for the cordial
has been created.
sufferers who resort to its have not long to
wait TO see the result. The effect is almost i'm.
mediate The first dose usually gives relief and II
cohtihued permanent will follow
IL not only contains already digested food but II
dlsests FOOD as well, thus tonin; up the general
system An interesting pamphlet is now being
ISSUED by The Shakers and can be had for the ask
ing at almost any drug store.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-09
BOTH SHIPS WENT DOWN.
The Prince Oscar Collided With an
Unknown Vessel.

The Prince Oscar COllfded With an
Unknown Vessel.
The British steamship Capac, Capt. Lor-
oule, which arrived in Philadelphia yester-
day afternoon from Pisaqua, had on board
seventeen of the crew of the British steam
ship Prince Oscar, bound from Shields,
England, to Iquique, Chile, which founder
ed after colliding with a big unknown four
masted steel sailing vessel in mid-ocean.
May 81. The survivors of the disaster :ell
a narrowing story of the loss of the sailing
vessel with all hands after the collision and
the sinking of their own boat seven min
utes after the ships crashed together.
OF the crew of twenty-three souls six
were lost and the remaining seventeen We're
brought safely into port yesterday after
noon. The names of the lost are:
Anderson. j., of Liverpool, steward.
Carton, August, OF Ostend, deck boy.
Knight, VIM, of South Shields, cook.
Nelson, Oscar, of Christana, seaman.
Petersen, E. of Denmark, seaman.
Relap l.. of Douglas. Isle of Man.
Entire crew of the unknown vessel.
AS the crew of the Prince Oscar stood
peering through the darkness they saw
the stranger partially right herself and
then she rapidly began to sink. They
listened in vain for some signs of life, but
not q cry for help nor word of command
came from the stricken vessel In less
than four minutes from the time she WIS
struck the stranger heeled over and
plunged stern first into the depths below.
Capt. Henderson of the Prince Oscar,
who was below in his berth. rushed on
deck just in time to discover that his ship
also sinking. The pumps were
manned but it was soon discovered that
there was no hope from that source. Life
boats were ordered cut adrift, and the men
were told to jump and swim for their lives
They climbed overheard and, with the ex-
ception of two unfortunate mates, reached
the small boats.
For three days and nights they f1oated
on the bosom of the South Atlantic and
Just they were about to abandon hope
Trey sighted the ship Dharwar, from Lon
don, bound to Melbourne. They succeed ed
In attracting the attention of those on
board and were soon upon her decks They
were accorded every attention and furnish
ed with food, drink and clothes, and four
days later. in latitude 1886 south. lon
gitude 1870 west were put aboard the
Capac, bound for Philadelphia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-09
Fishermen Lost in the Fog,

NEW YORK, August 9-The Dutch Oil
tank steamer La CampiDe, which arrived
this morning from Antwerp, picked up
two French fishermen adrift in their dory
on the Banks on August 4. They gave
their names as Alois Jean Murien and &C.
lestine Dragon. They had left their ves-
sci, the schooner Pervenche, of St Pierre
MID, on August 2, to attend to their
travis. A dense fog set in shortly after
ward and they were unable to return to
their vessel They drifted about help
lessly for over forty-six hours, suffering
intensely from lack of food and water
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-09
Tide Table.

Today-Low tide, 4:26 a.m and "a D. M :;
high tide, 1912 am. and 1926 pm
Tomorrow-Low tide, 5:G5 am. and SOC
pm; high tide, 1850 am. and 11:16 pm
The Sun and Moon.
Sun rises, 5:O7 sun sets. 1902; moon sets,
1852 am; moon rises $50 pm.
The Bicycle Lamps.
All bicycle lamps must be lighted at 7.O2
The police regulations require "all cycles.
bicycles and tricycles in motion after sun
down shall carry suitable light"
The City Lights.
Gas lamps all lighted by 7:22 pm; ex-
tinguishing begun at $40 am
The lighting Is begun one hour before the
time named.
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition of water Mt 3
am: Great Falls, temperature, 81: condi-
ton, 36; receiving reservoir, tcnlpera ture
36; condition at north connection, SO; condi-
ton at south connection, &c; distributIn q
reservoir. temperature, 50; condition at in
fluent gate house, &c; effluent gate house. sc.
Range of the Thermometers,
The following were the readings of the
thermometer at the weather bureau TODAY:
. am. 70; pm, 90; maximum 90; min
fmum. 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-09
Death of John ID. Merritt.

John D. Merritt, the well-known photog-
rapher, died at his old home in Matteawan
Duchess county, N. Y, day before yester-
day. Mr.. Merritt was one of the veteran
Photographers in Washington, having a
large gallery for fifteen years or more in
the old Iron Hall building on Pennsylvania
avenue that was recently torn down and
rebuilt.
Mr.. Merritt was a genial man. exceeding
ly kind hearted and popular with all who
knew him. His work ranked high, and he
had among his patrons nearly all the promi-
two years been suffering from fatal maia.
dy. which proved to be diabetes. and this
was the cause of his death. The funeral
will take place at Matteawan tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-09
Market Wagons,
Loring Channel requested the commi
Embezz1cment the Charge.

Peter S. Browning. young man who ap-
peared as If he were almost overcome by
the heat, wished he had some of his ice
cream when he was taken into police head
quarters this afternoon by Detectives Car
ter and Gallaher on a warrant charging
him with the embezzlement of $23 of the
funds of his employer, B. F. Engle, who
sells Blue Ridge ice cream. Browning was
formerly employed by Engle, and 1t is
charged that he failed to deposit the money
in bank when sent to bank for that pur-
pose. Browning is now in the ice cream
business on F street, and Engle claims
that he has been drinking. The case will
be heard tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-09
THE STAR FOR SATURDAY.
1t VIII BE q Particularly Interesting
Number.

1t VIII BE q Particularly Interesting
Number.
When the thousands of readers of The
Star open their favorite paper tomorrow
afternoon they will find veritable maya
that, too, of the most entertaining and
varied description.
The 5000 prize story of Mary E. Wilkins
is concluded in today's Star, and tomorrow
another of the detective series of absorb
ing interest will be begun and will be con-
tinued several days next week. This does
rot by any means include all of the fiction
in Saturdays Star, for, as will be seen be-
low, there are several short stories to be
published complete.
The following are some of the features
prepared for Saturday:
OUR WATER SUPPLY Qllustrated).
How the people of Washington are sup
piled, and interesting Information about
our reservoir system.
MUSIC AT THE CAPITOL Qllustrated.
Scenes at the weekly concerts of the
Marine Band at the rendezvous of East
Capltol street promenaders.
MISSING FROM THE 6:54 EXPRESS dl-
lustrated).
The first installment of another detective
story, a capital one, by John F. Part
ington.
THE DUCKING SEASON Qllustrated).
Fine sport to be enjoyed on the lower
Potomac and the variety Of ducks to be
found in that locality.
NOTES OF VIENNA Qllustrated).
The wealth and popularity of Franz
Joseph. the Austrian emperor
A BIG MONEY BOX Qllustrated).
Interesting stories about the attempts to
rob Uncle Sam. By F. G. Carpenter.
IN AUSTRIAN TYROL illustrated.
lettings about the old town of KitzbuheI
and scenes among the Swiss peasants.
WOMEN IN CARS.
Sonora Sara tells how to look neat and
tidy and what to wear and what to
carry when travelling.
TOO PREVIOUS.
Arother genuine boys story by John Hab-
berton, complete IN one issue.
CAMPING IN MAINE
How Senator Frye enjoys life in the
woods when free from public duties.
METEORS IN AUGUST
The spectacular display in the heavens
scheduled for Sunday night, with in
teresting information about the pyro-
technic travellers.
AN EXPERIMENT IN SUICIDE.
An Interesting story of newspaper life,
written expressly for The Star by Cliff
ton Sparks
CHARTS OF DISEASE.
Some interesting studies of the weather
bureau on the effect of storm and sun
light on the human body.
THE SUMMER GIRL.
A short sketch of the romance of sea-
shore life, written for The Star by W. ].
hampton.
ELECTRICAL WORKERS.
The national body which will meet here
in November, and the aims of this rep
Iesentative organization.
THE WORLD OF SPORTS.
A page of news and gossip about base
ball, boat and horse races, cricket and
other outdoor games.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-09
FINANCIAL.
An erican Security and
Trust Co., 1905 G st.
Capital (paid I'M, 81, $50, 600.
Surplus, SOC, 600.

An erican Security and
Trust Co., 1905 G st.
Capital paid I'M, 81, $50 OOO
Surplus, $200, 600.
You owe it as duty to your wife
and children to make your last will
and testament before you start on
your summer trip. Nothing is more
uncertain than life, and there is al
ways a risk in railroad or steamboat
travelling. No charge for drawing
and keeping wills if this company is
named the executor or administrator.
American Security and
Trust Co.. 14O5 G ST.
c. ]. BELL, President. IT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-09
KATHERINE ALLEN ARRESTED.

She is Locked Up on Suspicion to
Await an Investigation.
Katherine Allen, an inmate of No. 4GG
18th street, is locked up at the first pre-
cinct station on charge of suspicion to
await an investigation into certain of her
actions last night. Early in the night she
employed a hackman named Wright to
drive her to the river, and upon reaching
the Long bridge. threw over the rail a box,
which she told Wright contained the body
of dead infant The hackman after
bringing the woman back to the city re-
turned to the bridge and found the box
which had been thrown upon the dry
ground of the reclaimed flats. He brought
the box and its contents into town and
was displaying them in various public
places when Policemen kilmartin and
F'lather heard of it, and, securing possess
sion of them. took them to No. 1 station.
Katherine Allen was arrested, and upon
being locked up said the contents of the
box were the result of an accident that
had happened to her sister, Louise Allen
also an inmate of the 18th street house.
Coroner Hammett was notified and Wis
tied the station house this morning The
prisoner said that her sister had been rid
ing bicycle and had fallen from her wheel
the result being q miscarriage. DR.. Har-
rison Crooks, who attended Louise Allen
stated that when he was called in the wo-
man told him the same thing about the
cause of her misfortune
Coroner Hamme-t did not know at noon
today what course he would pursue He
said there was no life in the uniformed
child; that 1t could not have lived, but that
he would investigate the case to ascertain
whether an abortion had been committed
Meantime katherine Allen is locked I'M
is In such serious condition herself and
so nervous and historical over her incar-
cerauon that II she dies the District au-
thorities will DE responsible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-09
Funeral of Mrs. Margaret Griffith.

At the Fourth Presbyterian Church yes
terday Afternoon funeral services were
held over the remains of the late Mrs. Mar
garet Griffith. Mrs. Griffith was in the
eighty-ninth ear Of her age, and was one
of the charter members of the church,
which was organized in 1925 Rev. DR..
Chester ccrducted the services. The inter-
ment was at Glenwood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-09
Garbage SysteRas.

Commissioners Truesdell and Powell re.
turned to the city today from their tour of
inspection of the garbage reduction and
cremation systems in use at Philadelphia,
Camden and Wilmington. When Commits
sioner Ross returns to the city they will
make a report to him, and then the board
will take final action and recommend the
adoption of one of two three systems
This will be done in order that the con-
tractor may invite bids and get compeu-
ton.