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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-06-20
STORM STRICKEN.
One Life Lost and Much Damage
Done Around Caldwell, Kan.
MURDERERS SENTENCES COMMITTED.
Pollard and Harris Get Fifty Years In tho
PSnitsntiary-A Lonely Post Omco
Raided-A Right Foreman
Commits Sulcids. 4.

CALDWELL, Kan, June ls-The
worst rain and windstorm that has Wis
tied this vicinity for years occurred Mt
one o'clock yesterday morning, accom-
panied by severe electric disturb
ance. The storm came from the north,
veering to northeast 1t blew, down
the water tower, and the First Baptist
colored church from its foundation
and wrecked It. The home OF j. M.
Wommack was struck by lightning,
and Mrs Wommack Was badly
shocked. It is thought that the
witer tower was first struck and then
blown down. IN the country much
damage has been done to ot.bcildings
and crops Many windmills have beef
destroyed. This Is the FIRST rain that
has occurred since May 90, and the
weather was extremely hot and dry,
doing considerable damage to the
crops, but this will, IL is thought, save
It from further drought for some time.
A man named French, living six miles
southwest Of the city, was killed by
lightning: lie leaves q wife and six
children In poor circumstances.
MURbEREhs' SENTENCES COMMITTED.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, June fs-Thanks
TO the interference OF Judge G. L. Dob
son ut time when 1t seemed that no
attainablc earthly power could save
them. Pollard and Haf.ic will not be
hanged tomorrow. Their Sentences
were yesterday committed to 80 years
In the penitentiary by Gov Stone.
Many agencies were at work to secure
this result, but the chief credit for
saving two human lives belongs to
Judge Dobsbn; who issued a writ OF
habeas corpus preventing the hanging
Of the men last month, and thus caused
further inquiry into the case.
A LONELY POST OFFICE RAIDED.
DENVER, Col, June 1s.-Post Office
inspector McMechan received a dis
patch yesterday afternoon saying ths
post Office at Liberty, N. NJ, had been
robbed and the deputy postmaster and
two other men killed when pursuing
the robbers Liberty is star route
post office lie miles east Of Los Vegas,
and II Is believed the robbers have fed
to the Indian territory.
A NIGHT FOREMAN SUICIDES
HAYsAs CRY, Mo-, June IS Sam
CARLY, night fofemun for tho Kansas
City Linsecd Oil Co., committed suicide
ut his home, 29l9 Jarboe street, about
four o'clock yesterday afternoon, by
shooting himself through the head.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-06-20

those with the picture of the man
from Maine.
The bad feeling growing ont OF the
Missouri tight, unless soon checked,
seems likely to insure the reelection
OF Vest to the United States senate.
Filley's friends talk In n threatening
manner, and declare that oil hope Of
electing the state ticket is gone, but
forget that the old man Is vitality In
terested in the result of the fall cleo
ton. 1t has boon the ambition OF his
lifc to become United States senator.
With q republican legislature he might
get II, but q republican legislature
is not IN ensy thing TO elect in Mis-
souri,, and II would not take much
fighting 10 destroy whatever chance
the party might have Of winning this
year. Vest is going to pay very much
attention to the Legislative ticket and
so are all the FREQ silver democrats, for
II Is in congress, and nowhere else,
that they most need silver men.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-06-20

AhOaAo NJ S0nAHh
tion followed, rs tho delegntes and au.
diencc settled into their seats and
Chairman Carter, declared the repub-
lican presidential convention OF 1890
open for the business before 1t. lie
said: "The convention will be In order
and the chaplain will offer prayer"
Rev. Rabbi Sale then camc forward
upon the platform and. amid the hush
of the assembled convention, delivered
an invocation.
The secretary, Joseph II. Manley, OF
the national committee, read the call
for the convention, after which Chair
man Carter snid: Gentlemen of the
convention: BY direction of the COM
mittee, ! present, subject to your ap-
prevail, for temporary chairman, Hon.
Charles W. Fairbanks, Of Indiana"
Mr.. Sutherland, Of New York. was
recognized and said: ION behalf Ut
the delegation from New York, we de-
sire to move that the recommendation
Of the national committee In this selec-
ton OF temporary chairman be now
approved" The motion was carried
by unanimous vote.
Chairman Carter; ~ now have the
distinguished honor to present to you.
rs your temporary presiding officer,
Hon. Charles W. Fairbanks, OF 1ndi-
ana"
As Mr.. Fairbanks came forward the
convention heartily applauded him.
He delivered rather lengthy address,
which was literally applauded
throughout
After a few Introductory remarks, 10
which he attacked the democratic ad-
ministration for the hard times and
stated that all the great measures con.
corning the tariff and the currency
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-06-20
CHARLES W. FAIRBANKS

,v,,,n,,.a Nth III. ronrbl,,,n rortv
M FairhanLs nroceedea N criticiss
al. xv,,..,, h,II "a ..,d.
SS "oon W., ""u
InS Impor'an. IN" "as wanting ~ VI" pr
my puIPose VI ,oNonuo me- ~ ~, y
taaieu 70 pto'iue ouoqua'e rcNonuc w. w hee' .ue
FequIemen's OF inc gosornucp ~, ~ acnr N.Y.,
ensy mus ,ar "so.ss' ~ Soo .,'vOvo a. is ~.
Gnu !" NJ yes, .oi ~ .oss 10 $50, ~
Gay, Inis leaves INC uoasury anu INC pu.i, 70
crou't IN cons.anI pe,'L our .oIexh eIcu's IN
hmnarou unu uo"eS''o oaP'.sI iv ' insecure
inc Dill struck down reciprocity one OF inc
nigheSt acnleveulents IN hncr'can s'a.csman-
sn'p. 10 measure was oVcr ehaeeu mnSu
noIe uIleeuy auvanoea sho iasees VI 'ho
Amcrcan iarM ,,,. anS .nan.ao'a sa,, .nsn
reclproc''y. WIN US ucssruc.,ou lc,, aas s,ir
aseous conihcrcIai asI, elnes,s' unuer wn'on
tnc,, pIvcuo's Meio su's 'i. nnu.s isse. M,
peSsSo,e n'fN'''' anu "''H0u' '"0 'u'''"u'
To meet the monthly deficits and protest our
credit and save the government from protest,
tho president has been forced TO sell bonds; In
csne, wosds ne mas Uecn oo ~ - ,Sn
rent Civilizations Of the Toyernmcus
Mr.. Fairbanls then said that the
Democratic marty. HAVING ATTEMPTED 10
reverse the tariff policv Of the limited
nd N % N 4 nsa 001r
Ss'es'P -"
rency Poiicy' anu theu stateu'
Tho republican party has not been unfrlend-
Nv 70 tho uroper use OF sliycr II has always
favored and fayors to-day the use OF silver as
a mart Of our circulating medium. But Il fa-
vors that use undor such provisions ana safe
guards as shall not imperii our prcscn. ma
Sionai Standard. Tho poiIcv Of tho republican
marty Is 70 retain both gold and silver as a part
OF our circulating medium. while the policy of
free coinage OF silver leads 10 certain silver
monometalIsmL
Those who profess TO believe that this gov
eminent can independently Of the other great
commercial powers opea Us minis 70 inc ,i free
s,.sO y ons ~ssn me commercial ratio IN
all the great markets Is thirty TO one. and At
the same time not drive every dollar Of gold
sol eircalauon' uu,oecsase , insmse..sS
Inc sPeassr .uen a s.,u ,e .'sl. p,.;no
Pa ., .orrsi..d-e nan. American CON.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-06-20
AMERICAN WHEELS IN GERMANY
Consul mt Erankfort-on-K Main Thinks Thers
Il q Splendid Market There.


Il n Splendid Market There.
Frank II. Mason, United States con-
sul-general at Frankfort-on-Mnin, has
sent IN interesting report TO the state
department about the chances afforded
for opening q market for American
bicycles in Germany. American bicy-
Giles and machines Of any sort for women
were practically unknown in the Ger
man empire until last summer, when a
large number of American cyclists, male
and female, made tours through pic.
turesque localities. The German deal.
ers began to give moro attention to
American wheels when cyclist won q
race on an ordinary stock bicycle made
by IN American firm and now they are
anxious to handle machines made In
this country. Mr.. Mason says IL must
not be supposed that no bicycles are
manufactured in Germany, as q score OF
firms are engaged in the business. The
English, German. and other foreign
wheels sold In the empire are rather
cumbersome. One westphaiian firm has
succeeded in getting the weight of his
machines down TO 20 pounds by import.
Ing wooden inner rims and other ma,
terisl from America, Mr. Macon sug.
eestg that u American manufacturers
wish to compete IN the German market
they seud wheels between 81 and q.
pounds, with hrakes and Ell Other -
osslories.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-06-20
THE MISSOURI CONFLICT.

Chaunroy l. Fiiley's Friends Hitter Over
the National Committee Defeat.
ST. LOUIS, June lit Is difficult to
convey an impression of the bitterness
Of the Fillcy worshipers over the de.
feat OF thoir idol for national commit
teemau. Albert Griffin said TINT no
did not want the nomination for secre.
tary of state. lie has been candi-
date before. The Filley followers
blame Mark Hanna for his defeat and
they showed their resentment last
night by taking OFF their Mckinley
buttons; many OF them sui 7ti.uted
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-06-20
CllppinEA

One Of the shortest Wills ever fled
was offered the other day at the sur.
ragate's Office IN New York. Il was
the work Of Andrew Wesley Kent q
lawyer, and was written on a sheet OF
his eface psper. i read: my win. ]
give, devise and bsaueath unto my
wife, NIush Rant oil my estate. both
real Aad personal. ] appoint her "a.
scutrix thereof, and revoke ell former
villa
Some people are nsvar oontsntsd I'M
les n controversy. Llks The stormy
petrol. they ere ever Tying IN 1ssrsh
8 llnnllk llnt He.H.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-06-20
Three for q Dollarf

Three what Three charmingly executed
posters In colors, drawn by W. w. Dens-
tow. Ethel Reed and Ray Brown, will DO
sey{ free OF postage to any address on 10.
CENT Of One Dollar. All who are amictcd
cmbrnce this rprc opportunity, as but. o
Iimi,eI number a. the posters will DO Is
sued. The scarcity a. d good thing en-
hanccs lis value. Address GEO. u. HEAP
ronp, General Passenger ACCT OF the C d,s
cago, Milwaukee & st. Paul Runway, oia
Colony Building, Chicago, Ill.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-06-20
Whitnex Did Nor HaIl.

New YoRK, June ls.-William Whit
noy did not sail for Europe yesterday,
as he expected to do In political
circles, It is reported that this change
of plan by the ex-secretary Of the
navy means that he will attend the
national convention at Chicago. It is
generally conceded that II he should
desire II, Mr.. Whitney could be one Of
the delegates.at-large from this state.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-06-20
THE HARVEST A FAILURE.
Famine Prevalent and Cholera Raging In
Some Parts of China.

Some Parts OF China.
SAN Francisco, June ls.-From mall
advices by the steamer Coptic 1t seems
that last year the rainfall was meager
in portions OF Tonkin, China, and In
consequence the harvest has been n
failure. The natives are In q miser-
able condition. 1t is reported that
mothers IRE offering their children
for sale for few cents. In Hanoi,
the other day, mother offered
her three Infants for eight cents, pre-
ferring to hand them over to d Bufci
pean rather than sec them perish from
hunger In her arms There was n gen.
eral exodus from the province OF
Sontay in the north, Bao Mini and
Hung Yen. Some of the people reach
the cities to beg for sustenance, while
others go about rillaging. Rice has
attained n fabulous price. Several
eases of cholera have been reported
from the provinces where the famine
has been felt most severely.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-06-20
THE CONVENTION.
The First Session of tho Republic
ans at st. Louis Short
TEMPORARY CHAlRMAN'S SPEECH.
After Some Routine Business the Conven-
tion Adjourns-rhe Committee on Rules
and Order OF Business Meets and
Adopts . Programme.

ST. LOUIS, June 1.-THE first session
yesterday Of the republican national
convention was brief and formal.
Chairman Charter, OF the national com.
mittee, dropped the gavel at ta2o. and
90 minutes later IN Adjournment was
taken until ten o'clock this morning.
The temporary chairman, C W. Fair
banks, of indianapolis, delivered his
address, and the committee selections
Of the various delegations were an
nounced-that was oil. When the
gavcl fell tho usual hustle and commit
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-06-20
Wednesday, baseball Games.

Western ieague-Kansas City IL, st.
Paul s; Detroit 8, indianapolis 8; Mil
waukee Z, Minneapolis 8; Grand Rapids
8, Columbus g.
National league-Philadelphia 2,
Washington 8; Cincinnati 0, ST. Louis
/; Chicago 4, Pittsburgh 2; Boston G,
New York 4; Cleveland IL, St Louis 2.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-06-20

Briggs-''You know Mangle married
widow and went on wedding trip,
didn't you? saw him yesterday on his
return" Griggs-"Apything happen
while he was away?r Briggs-"Yes.
He says that in . At Of absentminded-
ness abe proposed to him agsin."-HaT-
lam Life,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-06-20

On the lslasd Of MsdagAsoas there
ere ss91e Iuthsran Christians and as
congregation. These are cared for.
BY % Norwegian missionaries and %
NATIVE helpers. Thirty -four thousand
four hundred and thlrty-ssfsn ohil.
eFlR gii,la iht ~ r'ke1lk
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-06-20
A nurrIcnno in OkIahoma.

GUTHRIE. Ok, June is-A hurricane
yesterday wrecked the Central high
school building and state capital
grounds, badly damaged the Episcopal
church residence, the Catholic colored
academy aud many private residences,
besides doing many thousands Of dol.
lars damage to other property. There
xvere NO fatalities.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-06-20
An fmvortapt pIGerenco.

To mako 10 apparent 10 thousands, who
think themselves III, that they are not If
Aicted with any disease, but that tho system
simply needs cleansing, ts TO bring comfort
homo to their hearts, as q costive condition
Is easily cured by using Syrup OF Figs.
Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Company only, and sold by all druggists.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-06-20
Grand Excursion to Bsnais saiy sth aaa

Tho National Educational Association win
hold It's next annual meeting In Buffalo, and
the Michigan Central, 1.-THE Niagara Falls
Route" has made ratio OF one fare for tho
round trip plus s2.0o, association member-
ship foe. Send stamp for "Notes for Teach
ers,n containing valuable information rcla-
two 70 Buffalo and Niagara Falls, and ID
scriptive and profnsely illustrated OF tho
Summer Resorts OF the North and East.
City Ticket Olilcc 119 Adams Street o. w.
RUoGLEs, Genl Pass'r q Tk't Ag't
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-06-20
gcma Wasn't I,uiit in a Day,

Neither ars the obstinate maladies, 10 the
yepoyal of which tho great corrective, Hos
teilsr's stomach Bitters, Is adapted durable
IN an hour 10 persist In the use OF this
standard remedy Is no moro than just. BIZ
iousness, constipation, malaria, rheuma-
tism, kidney complaints and nervousness arc
among tho complaints which 1t cradicates.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-06-20
SAID OF WOMEN.

'Her eyes are songs without words
--Bovele.
''Silence, when nothing needs be said,
Is the eioquence Of discretion, "-Bovele.
Glove win make men dare to die for
their heloyed-lovs alone; and wcmen
a. well o. meu.n-plato.
Hwhsnsysr o man strives 10 achieve
undying fame. you may Be SURE that
be e trying 70 please some woman
Juvpnsl.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-06-20
GREAT SHIP DISASTER.
A South African Steamer Coilldcs with m
Uuknown Vessel.

Unknown Vessel.
BREsr, France, June 1S.-Ths Brit
ish steamer Drummond Castle, Capt.
N. NJ. Pierce, from Cape Town, South
Africa, for London, collided ut mid
night with an unknown steamer and
sank three minutes later with LA pas
sengers aud l05 officers and crew on
board. Two men were picked tip by
fishermen. The Drumniond Castle was
of about ., $50 tons register.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-06-20

"Yop surely do not favor pc ticoat gov.
crnmcntl" said an objcctor TO o woman SUI
frayo advocate. "No, don't" was there
ply. ~ favor bloomer government. do
trojt rree Press.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-06-20

"EruEI, did yea really steal that etching
from borrowed bookf' yes, Just had
to-thc curvo Of the chin and thyest were
90 perfect "-Chicago Record.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-06-20

SOUTHLAND learned tho art OF combining
colors by closely studying butterflies
wings; he would often say. that no one
know what he owed TO those tiny insccts.-
81 Smiles
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-06-20

''TuEY say the Jewellers arc down on bi.
cyclos.n 'Ycs, 1t has got SO that fellow
who rides wheel doesn't care whether he
owns diamond pin or not."-Chicago REQ
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-06-20

CRuEL.-'I know that ngc Is telling on
me-" said Miss Seroloaf. "Ycs. dear; but
you needn't mind SO very much. IL isn't
telling the whole truth. "-Slfctch.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-06-20
EarfhnnaEaa in Inpan.

YoKoHoMA, Juno 1a-Shocks Of
earthquake, accompanied by q tidal
wave have ravaged the northern part
of Japan. The northern part OF Ka-
kamish has been destroyed and 1000
persons were killed. During 20 hours
there were 15e distinct shocks OF
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-06-20

"Youys man." said the merchant to the
bros,jecl I've Office boy, ''are you fairly well
educatedW 81 be-" replied tho boy, proud
ly.-Tit Bits.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-06-20
THE GENERAL MARKET.

A oRESr diamond robbery--stGalinR q
Observation-Disclosures Press.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-06-20

frs stopped free and permanently cured.
No fits after first days use OF DR.. Kline,s
Great Nerve Res orer. Free Sc trial bottle
Il treatise. Dir. KLINE. g33 Arch ct. Phila Pa.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-06-20

PIso's Curd for Consumption has saved
me many Doctors bill: IS. ]. HARDY, Hop
kins Place, Baltimore, Nd, Dec. 2, vi.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-06-20

Coon, tho moro communicated, the moro
abundant grows.-Milton. 8.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-06-20

PROSPECTIVE CoSTEsrAST--"Thc tcstator
was o very ignorant man aud drew the will
himself.n Lawyer-''ln that event Gun
offer you small encouragement detroit
Tribune.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-06-20

A sALIow skin acquires n healthy clear
ness by the use of Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, 90 cents.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-06-20
shawnee County tonceded 10 Troutman.

shawnee County tonceded To Troutmsn.
TOPEKA. Kan, June 1s.-It Is cur
rent report that Gov. Morrill, has con-
ceded Shawnee county TO Troutman.
The county convention will be held
Saturday, when Il is said Troutman
delegation to the state convention viii
DO named without opposition.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-06-20

IT Is said wc pay the most for what d
given us.-J. Beaumont
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-06-20

A heavy rain and windstormSdid
much damage to buildings and crops
In and near Hutchinson, Kan.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-06-20

Halls Catarrh Cure
Is Constitutional euro. Price 75c
He only Is exempt from failures who
makes no cfforts.-Whately.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-18
Blue UNIFORMS DISCRACED
PhiladeIphia's Protectors Are Shown
in IN UnfavOrable Light.
SERGEANT'S SHOCKING CRIME
An Awful Case That Has Never Come to
Trial Fine Specimen Of . Doctor.
Interesting Testimony at the
LcxOw Investigation.

Philadelphia, Jan. 1.-THE senatorial
investigating committee was in session
again this afternoon, and, when 1t ad-
journed shortly after o'clock, 1t was
to meet 'at the call Of the chair" This
will be In about two weeks, the recess
being taken because Lawyer Silas w.
Petit, the committees inQuisitor and
his assistant. Attorney Freddy, are
otherwise engaged during that period.
Selby j. Rook. of Wilmington, Del, but
q former resident Of Germantown, a
suburb Of this city. was the star witness
of the day. He testified to Sergeant Of
Police Bateman Saddington having COM
mitted an indecent assault upon his
(Rook's) young daughter May in March
1891, the child then being less than 8
years Of age. The witness told Of hav-
ing prosecuted Saddington and of the
grand jury subsequently finding a true
bill of indictment against him. Rook
was notified on five occasions to appear
In court against the accused. but as yet
the case has not been tried. The wit
ness was Of the opinion that Saddington
is still connected with the police depart
ment.
May Rook. the alleged victim, mar
rated the manner In which Saddington
committed the assault. and DIR. william
the child. The physician stated that as
he found evidences of an assault hav-
ing been committed he dropped the
case. because ''he did not want to ap-
pear in court"
Julia Ross. the keeper of disreputable
houses for twenty years whose case In
quarter sessions court on this charge
was recently postponed at the request
OF Lawyer Petit In order that she could
appear before the committe, was an
interesting witness. She detailed how
patrolmen were regularly paid by her
"for protection" and told at length of
recent prosecutions" by the police au-
thorities Notwithstanding that she has
quit the business" The other testi-
mOny related to the participation of
policemen in the Republican primary
election on Tuesday last and of their
activity ip politics in general; and of
the protection" afforded, speak
eaSiss"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-18
GAVE THEM A SURPRISE.
Baltimore Belligcrcnt Lawyers Are Liable
to lSc Disbnrred.


Baltimore. Jan. 17-Ex- Congressman
Henry StOckbridge and Thomas Mack
all. the lawyers who passed the lie and
had a tussle in the court room of the
city court last Tuesday while the court
was In session, were before Judge Phelps
today to answer the charge of contempt
Of court. Both men made statements
and humbly begged the pardon of the
court, expecting to get off with a lee
ture and light fine. Judge Phelps.
however. gave the lawyers an unmerci-
full arraignment. He said their con-
duct was a breach Of decorum that was
almost objectionable. 1.-The standing
Of the city bar is involved" he said,
III an ordinary citizen committed such
a rebach hew ould be speedily fined and
imprisoned. The administration of JUS
tice becomes contemplate when al
lowed to discriminate. Justice must be
absolute, impartiable and flexible. This
case is SO extremely serious that 1t can
not be leniently dealt with. The en-
counter was more than an indignity to
the court, 1t was O. breach of the peace
Of the city and was to be characterized
by the name 'disorderly conduct"
In conclusion Judge Phelps said the
supreme bench has already taken the
case out of his hands by passing an or
dinance requiring the two lawyers to
show cause on or before January q
why they should not be disbarred from
the privilege of the bar. Having al
ready admitted their guilt. the surprised
lawyers will now have to plead extern
uating circumstances and throw them
selves on the mercy of the superior
bench,