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Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-08-06
SHOT IN A COURT HOUSE.
A Spokane Lawyer and Democratic
Leader Killed by a Sporting Man,

A Spokane Lawyer and Democratic
Leader Killed by a Sporting Man,
SPOKANE, Wash, Aug. 3.-L H.
Platter, attorney and Democratic pol
itician, made remarks in court yester-
day which Henry Selfert, a restaurant
proprietor and sporting man, con-
strued as a reflection on his character
When court adjourned, the two men
met in the corridor Seifert claims he
offered his hand to Platter as a
brother Elk and said: Come on,
Lew, and will show you thaty are
all wrong"
1t is said by some, though denied by
others, that Platter rejected the prof
fered hand and struck Seifert with
his cane. Seifert then drew a revolt
yer and shot Platter through tho
heart. Seifert then walked into the
sheriff's office and gave himself up.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-08-06
HOttest for Forty Years.

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 3.-The awful
heat of yesterday and for many days
past continues to-day. Indeed, it was
worse at several points in the city, the
thermometer showing 1919, or one
half above yesterdays register. Old
men who have been here forty years
say they never knew anything like it
before
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-08-06
STRIKE RENEWED.

Cleveland UnIOn Men Walk Out AEaIn-A
Striker Fatally Wounded
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 3.-All OF
the union men employed at the Brown
Hosting and Conveying works struck
again this morning and boycott
against the company was declared. 1t
is claimed that the Brown company
failed to keep its agreement in rein
stating the strikers and that number
of new men were employed after the
first strike was declared off.
During the excitement and con-
fusion John Prince, union man en-
ployed in the Forest City foundry, was
shot by some unknown non-unionlst
and will proba bly, die.
Three companies of militia and
large force of police were sent to the
Brown works this afternoon.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-08-06
National Irrigation Coprres,.

DENVER, Col, Aug 1.-The execu.
tive committee of the national irriga.
ton congress met here yes terday and
fixed the Tins for the fifth national
meeting, which is to be held at Phoenix,
A. 7 for December 10, Is a d II. The
session will be almost wholly devoted
to consideration of the political phases
of the irrigation problem.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-08-06
School Teacher Kill, asrselr.

SENECA, Kan, Aug. l.-Mss S. EN-
cline Hodgens, aged % years, who
lived with her parents, eight miles
south of this city, committed sui
eide last evening by throw
ing herself into a we'll on the
farm. She was graduate of the EN-
poria State Normal school and one of
the brightest school teachers in thu
county. She had been disappointed
In her application for school that
day, and 1t so preyed upon her mind
that it is thought she became temper
arily insane
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-08-06
Iolnt pobnt. In Madison. WIS.

MADISON, Wis, Aug. THE polit-
zeal campaign of 1895 was opened in
the West yesterday. In the presence
of 5000 people Senator John NJ.
Thurston of Nebraska, and Clarence
5. barrow of Chicago, for two and q
half hours presented the respective
sides OF the currency question. Each
talked for an hour and quarter.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-08-06
Tammauy for Bryan.

NEW YORK, Ang. 1.-Tammany Hall
will indorse Bryan and Sewall with
out waiting for the state convention.
The executive committee yesterday
passed by reclamation Il resolution to
that effect, after defeating a motion
to postpone action by vote of II to 4.
Immediately immense pictures OF the
Democratic nominees were raised on
the cOtside OF the building and pre-.
paratiGns begun for active work.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-08-06
oussn Victoria Mnr Retlrs.

LONDON, Aug. 1.-The rumor that
Queen Victoria intends to retire in
favor of the Prince of Wales is cur
rent again to-day and it is added that
court circles are troubled about the
queens health. The queen has de-
cided, it is said, to spend her time
hereafter at Balmoral or Osborne and
to give the Prince and Princess Of
Wales the use of Buckingham palace
and Windsor castle.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-08-06
odd Sentences of an Indian Court

SOUTH MCALEsTER, l. T., Aug. a.
The native court at Wetumpka i'm.
posed several unusual sentences
Isaac McGirt received loo lashes upon
his bare back for stealing COW. For
breaking into house Lumka Harjo
got 500 lashes. Others sustained sim
liar punishment. The lashes were IN
hicted by a man upon horselqclr.
Upon his third conviction of cattle
theft Jesse Thlocco was sentenced to
death.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-08-06
Graa.hOppors In Nebraska.

OMAHA, Neb., Aug. For the past
three days clouds of grasshoppers
have been passing over Nebraska
eastward bound, In some places they
are reported to have been SO numer.
Gus as to have perceptibly arrested the
suns rays. They have crossed the
Missouri river in swarms, but show
no tendency to settle. They have
done no damage to crops in the state,
and are believed to have come from
Colorado
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-08-06
Effective Razor Work.

CRIPPLE CREEK, COL, Aug. S.-Frank
Davis killed Robert Pickett last night,
cutting his head nearly off with a
razor, and also cut May Rivers so
badly that she will die. He then cut
his own throat, but it is not thought
the wound is fatal. Pickett was a
dance hall proprietor, and Davis the
porter of the place. The woman was
an inmate of the place, and jealousy
caused the tragedy.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-08-06
To Honor Eugene Field.

SEDALIA, Mo-, Aug. al. West
Goodwin, the veteran newspaper man
OF this city, has issued a call for a
meeting In the Office of the jefferson
City Tribune next Wednesday morn
ing at 0 o'clock, OF all persons inter
ested in the effort to erect a monu.
ment to the late Eugene Field. A
large attendance is sincerely hoped
Cor
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-08-06
Elftoen Ileld for one Murder.

ATOKA, Ind. Ter, Aug. 3.-Deputy
United States Marshal James H.
Thompson left here last night for
Paris, Texas, with fifteen prisoners,
all Frenchmen from Lehigh, charged
with the murder OF Bud James, a
Choctaw Indian, at Phillips, Ind Ter,
on Saturday night The prisoners
had a preliminary hearing before
Commissioner Grubbs, who committed
them without bail,
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-08-06

WASHINGTON, Aug 8. - The Presi-
dent has appointed MacGrane Coke OF
New York as envoy extraordinary and
minister pleuipotentiary to Guate-
mala and Honduras, vice Pierce NJ. b.
Young, vino died in New York recently
while on leave Of absence
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-08-06
Dosecratsd By Yandals.

SOFIA, Aug. 3,-The tomb of NJ.
stambulofP, the ex-premier of Bull
garia, who was assassinated in the
streets of Sofa in July, last year, has
been seriously injured with a dyna.
mite bomb. 'Qnce before, in August of
last year, NJ. Stambuloff's grave was
made the object Of outrages by van
..
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-08-06

SELMA, Ala, Aug. s.-The two ne.
groes who attempted to assassinate
Col C. D. Hunter of this county, two
weeks ago, were lynched near the
scene of their crime last night Their
bodies were found swinging from
bridge this morning, pierced with
many bullets
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-08-06
Elope, wien AII., Cora rurpIn.

JEFFERsoNvILLE, Ind, Aug. 3-W.
W. Douglass, sporting editor of the
Louisville Courier-J Journal, and Miss
Cora Eta Turpin of Louisville, Ky,
eloped to this ity yesterday and we're
married at the Stauss hotel by Rev.
w. R. Shelf They are both of prom
inent families.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-08-06

HOLDEN, Mo-, Aug. 3-Sam Baker,
the l4-yoar-old son of Henry Baker, q
we'll known farmer, residing at Mag
nolia, seven miles southeast of Holden,
was run over by freight train which
he attempted to board at that place
yesterday afternoon, and had both
feet cut off. His recovery is doubt
f,,l
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-08-06
Krurer peolIpe, to 1ntertere.

JOHANNESBURG, Aug. 8.-The Stand.
urd Diggers News publishes an inter
view with President Kruger, in which
he had declined to interfere IN behalf
OF DR.. Jameson. The President
pointed out that the British govern
meut had still to decide who were the
the ringleaders In the Jameson raid.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-08-06

SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, July 3I-The
case of Ed Perry, who was to have
been hanged at Ava to-day for killing
three members of the Sawyer family
last spring, has been appealed to tho
Supreme court and the hanging did
not take place.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-08-06
A Woman Preacher Married.

P1rTsBURa, Kan, Aug. 3.-Miss
Edith Hill, a Baptist woman preacher
and evangelist OF note, was united in
marriage last night to ]. C. Booker OF
this city. The ceremony took place
in the Methodist church here and was
performed by the Rev. W. s Webb OF
Girard and the Rev. A. II. Scott Of this
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-08-06

TORONTO, Ont, Aug. LIN the rae
ing board bulletin issued yesterday
the Canadian board condemns female
racing, and announces that the board
will hereafter blacklist any track
upon which female riders are allowed
to race before the public.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-08-06
Ask waicott to Resign.

DENVER, Colo, Aug. 3,-An evening
paper states that a meeting of lead
Ing Republicans was held which de-
cided to demand the resignation of
Senator Wolcott on account Of his
support of the Republican, national
ticket.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-08-06

DENVER, Col, Aug. 3.-Bavid II.
Ramey, q colored Pullman car porter,
shot and instantly killed his mistress,
Matte Clark, also colored. and then
sent q bullet through his own brain.
The cause of the deed & not Known
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-08-06
A Fatal MIshap Causes a Death.

SHAWNEE, Okla. Aug. 3.-David
Kelly was fatally injured by falling
shaft while putting up cotton gin,
and was carried to his home When
his cousin, Mrs. VIII Kelly, saw, him
she fell dead. Kelly's wife is not ex-
pected to live.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-08-06
Another New York. Oklahoma Divorce.

PERRY, Ok, Aug. 3.-Louis P. Els
mer, New York city stockman, Sc
cured divorce to-day from his wife,
Mamie. He charged her with inn
proper conduct with other men and
Mrs. Elsmer made sensational counter
charges.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-08-06
Spelter Production.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-The prelim-
mary statement of the production of
spelter for the first six months OF 1895
shows that Kansas produced 1881
tons, and Missouri 5,548 tons. During
the year 1895, Kansas produced 25, IT'S
tons and Missouri II, 900 tons.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-08-06
Killed BY Lightning.

ELLSWORTH, Kan, July 3l.-Arthur
Redman, son of wealthy farmer liv-
ing eleven miles west Of here, while
blowing in field, was struck by
lightning yesterday afternoon and
himself and team instantly killed.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-08-06

The Tudor Iron works OF East st.
Louis have closed down indefinitely
and 1000 men are out OF work. The
president Of the company says the
silver agitation is the Oause Of the
shut down.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-08-06
Cotton InIursi BIZ Prourhh.

LITTLE Rock, Ark, Aug. Com.
missioner W. G. Vincenheller Of tia
state agricultural bureau estimated
that the cotton crop of Arkansas haA
been cut fully flity per cent short b4
the drought
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-08-06

RICHMOND, Va, Aug edward E.
Barney, president of the Virginia
Navigation Company, slot himself
this morning and died soon sfterward
No cause is assigned.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-08-06
no Give nIn.els up At.er Many Y.ar.

CLINTON, Mo-, Aug. AT Wheat.
land, Hickory county, twenty-five
years ago, c. D. Shannon and a man
named NofPsinger killed Constable
George Dixon and Ace Elicit. Noff.
singer was confident Of acquittal and
stood trial, the verdict justifying his
confidence, but Shannon fed and has
been at large ever since. Yesterday
he passed through here upon his way
to the scene Of the killing, to give him.
self up.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-08-06
Ohio Gold nsmocrats Confer.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. About if
teen gold Democrats from various
parts Of Ohio are in executive session
at the Neil house as to the course to
pursue on a national ticket
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-16
THE WORLDS RIVERS.

The Hudson river, from its mouth to the
lakes, is 400 miles in length.
For over 300 miles the Nile does not
receive single tributary stream.
The Apalachicola river, in Florida, Is
only 100 miles long, but 1t has O namo out
Of all proportion to Its length.
Some Of tho streams Of Idaho are be-
lieved to have the power Of petrifying or
ganic matter placed in their water.
Tho floods of the Tiber In winter carry
everything before them. Tho most sub
stantial wharfs and docks have been car
ried away by the mere force of the water.
The Paraguay river, so called from the
republic Of the same name on Its banks, Is
1880 miles in length At points in its
lower course 1t is from to 10 miles wide.
The delta Of the Nile was tho first men
toned in history. 1t took its name from
Its shape, bearing in this particular an cx-
act resemblance to tho Greek letter delta,
or ID.
The Jordan Is the "Descender" During
Its course 1t falls over /, 9 90 feet and pre-
sents tho unique spectacle of river which
has never been navigated flowing into u
sea which contains not one living creature.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-16
THE LISTENER.


Mr.. Carl y. a. y. W. n. PM mas been
elected councilman id LOWELL MISE
Ex-Assemblyman Joseph Pahud of Low
Is county, N. Y, Is dead. He pronounced
his Lame rs II spelled Flo, long ].
DIR. Robert Coltinan, DR., VINO formerly
lived In washington, mas been made chlet
medical adviser Oh the royal palace at re-
King.
Jim Stevens OF Augusta, Me-, Is 80
years old, and has broken 4oI colts TO
harness. which must DO some"here near
the record.
The voice or Dr. MAX Nordau so closely
resembles GLADSTONE that IL is almost I'M
possible TO d,stlngulsh oe'"eeh 'hoin
whon tney are heAru .ose'hor'
The present LORD Lytton nos rear OF
premature burial ana mas ieft an order
with his doctor tnat iong neouie snaii DO
run through MS hcar' ai'or ,is uo".n'
Dr. Barring Gouio' the emihene hngnsh
divine, has passion Tor antiquities Ho
loves to dig for historic relics ana is an
authority on ancient ilfe ana manners
Joseph jefferson has bought pack tho
old homestead a1 onucrclii, AZ. - "he,e
no hveu LOT ~ years. anu whioil ho so,u
when no built Orows Nest at buzzaros
Bay.
William Cairnes, VINO died recently In
Scotland, was propaoly inc only man III
tho worlu VINO e'or rc,u through 'io rh-
cyciopeula britahnloa' ho Prepareo 'ho III
dox Tor H.
Congressman Erdman and Brosius 70.
semblo each other so closely that ono OF
them was called to order for the other re-
Gently. They are nicknamed 'the TWO
Drohlos Oh INC house.
Mayor strong oil New YORK. when ask.
ed how no came TO DO called Colonel
Strong, replied tnnt In 1888 no command
ed ono division OF business mems pa
rade, ana no got IL then.
Joseph Fagnaut OF Greenville, N. H.,
became the proud father OF twin daugh-
ters on Christmas day. His present wife
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-16
RINGS AND RING LORE.

Every Roman freeman was entitled to
wear an iron ring.
The finger ring WAS the earliest orna-
ment adopted by man.
Greek legends declared that the mystic
ring Of Gyges, tho king Of Lydia, made
the wearer invisible.
Down to the sixteenth century every
physician In Europe wore a ring as a
badge of his profession.
After the battle of Canw Hannibal sent
to the Cartbaginian senate three bushels
Of gold rings, taken from the fingers Of
dead Roman knights.
During the reigns of the first ten Caesars
no Roman citizen below the rank of
knight might wear gold ring save by
permission Of the emperor.
Wolsey's seal ring is preserved In the
Tower of London. 1t is sot with peculiar
stone, tho nature of which is unknown,
but which WAS believed by his enemies to
possess magical properties.
In the sixteenth century diamond rings
were greatly in fashion, not 30 much on
account of their intrinsic beauty as from
the fact that the sharp diamond was en-
ployed for writing Oh glass
AT the coronation OF an empress or queen
tho ring Is considered the most essential
portion Of tho regalia next to the crown.
At the coronation of the Empress Joseph
Inc diamond ring was used, set with a
stone worth $4,000.
Luthers wedding ring was most elab-
crate affair, containing representations Of
all the articles used at the cruciixion.
The ladder, the cross, the rope, the nails,
the hammer, tho spear, the thorns, were
all shown In the circumference Of this
peculiar piece OF jewelry. = St Louis
Globe Democrat.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-16
D anuary
Sales.

Our Underwear sale now in|
progress comprises some SOD
dozen, surplus and broken
stock from our Wholesale Del
partment. The goods ard
from the best American mani
ufacturers of medium priced
goods. The values are sur
prising. Don't go cold when
so little money will make you
comfortable. Mems SO cent
shirts at % cents. Extra
heeced shirts and drawer]
made to sell at $I.oo at AZ
cents. Camels Hair shirti
and drawers. all sizes, sI.od
goods now so cents. Natura
wool worth sI.25 now 81
cents. Overshirts at so ana
Is cents. Ladies vests at ?
cts, 20 cts, 80 cts, and 80 cts
half value, Children vests
and IS cents, all sizes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-16
BOVinine

being food product, made by
special cold process from lean
beef, is easy to take, quickly
assimilated, speedy in its life
promoting properties, is invalu-
able as a life-giver when it is
necessary to maintain strength
to carry patient over the crisis
of a disease. In diphtheria and
other throat troubles VIII it
has become impossible to take
nourishment by the mouth, Bow.
nine has sustained life for weeks,
administered as an injection.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-16
indispensable
II In Diphtheria

is Bovinine, as has been attested
by thousands of physicians. One
of the many testimonials we have
received is one from DR.. Arthur
P. CHM of Omaha, which reads,
III used Bovinine in several cases
of diphtheria, and was success
full with the cases. This to me
is sufficient evidence of its value,
no other food being used during
treatment, except the milk used
as vehicle for it's administration"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-16
Chaplain Bagby's Prayer Against Time.

Tho youthful Mr.. Bagby, tho chaplain
OF tho last house, was exceedingly popular
personally among the members of all par
ties and creeds. lie made hot contest
for tho place and filled it to the satisfac-
ton of everybody after he had won 1t.
He issomewhat of q wag and can enjoy q
joko6s mush as any layman. The Rev.
Mr.. Bagby, with but single exception,
always cut his invocations short at tho
opening of the house each morning and
the reason for this one long prayer has
just leaked out.
Ono morning during the last session the
clerks at the speakers desk were unable
to find the house journal, without the
reading of which the business of the house
could not be begun. The chaplain had DO.
gun his prayer and WAS drifting along,
when tho reading clerk touched him OF
the arm and in an excited whisper said:
Keep on with the prayer until we find
the journal We have lost it,.
Tho chaplain continued, and a few sec.
onds later the reading clerk again nudged
him, requesting that he continue longer,
as they were still unable to find the miss
ing volume.
Don't stop until tell YOU" no said.
keep this thing up, so that We don't get
into u scrape We will find 1t In min
ute"
The preacher continued his prayer, and
the surprise Of tho members grew to Won
der as they listened to the long continued
invocation of the Rov. Mr.. Bagby.
Fisally the missing book was found,
and the clerk nudged the chaplain, who
brought his lengthy prayer to II somewhat
abrupt end Minneapolis journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-16

We invite attention to the
superlative quality of all the
articles manufactured by The
DR.. Jaeger Sanitary Wooden
System Co. This system of
wooden Underwear and House
Keeping goods is steadily
growing in public favor and is
endorsed by leading physi-
clans of this country and
Europe. We are Burlington
Agents for the sale of these
goods and will mail catalogue
on application,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-16
Blankets.

One case extra heavy eleve
quarters wool blankets, just
trifle soiled, price s.. 50 to b
sold at So. As.
One case splendid qualit|
eleven quarter blankets, gred
value at $3.75.
One case of the celebrate
"Rosedale" eleven quartz
blankets at S.. 90. The hand
soonest blanket for the mond|
we have ever shown. ais
great bargains in the fin
grades of California blanket
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-16
Garments,
Ful's, etc.

Our great winter sale
FurS and Winter Carmel
now in progress. You q
save lots of money and b
good goods at prices low
than you will be asked |
much inferior qualities. N
do not intend to carry OF
any garments, you will q
the benefit if you buy now. |
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-16
Things That Arc Told.

Things That AFRO TOD
China has 4, 900, 900 opium smokers.
Japan has 40 spinning mills.
Unolo Sam has 800 electric railways.
England has 1874 cooperative stores.
Half Of Frances houses are one story.
Tho largest state building In the United
States is tho capitol of Texas.
Brazil grows about half the coffee crop
OF the world.
Coffee Is not drink for cold countries.
In the highest ATTITUDES or above 90 do
grees tea is almost universally used.
peA"'s itheumati Piils, absolutely QUE
rheumatism and Neuralgia. Entirely
vegetable. safe. 0.1tawANw
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-16
Stick to
- Welcome.

New England housekeep-
ers are too wide awake to be
fooled into buying inferior
soap more than once, just
because there is a present
given with it.