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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-23
Something Surely Wrong.

If, as Mr.. Thompson, attorney for
the Great Northern railroad says, no
mile of the road in this state can be
built for less than $4,000, why do
the county assessors place so small a
valuation on it when levying taxes,
and thereby compel the already bur-
dened producer to pay taxes that a
corporation should settle for? 1t is
about time that these tax dodgers were
paying their share of the expenses OF
government.-Seattle Populist.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-23
Municipal Ownership of Street Railways

The question whether such public
services as lighting, by gas or electri-
city. and passenger transportation in
the streets, should be intrusted to cor
porations or performed directly by the
municipality, is one which is giving
rise to great deal of discussion in
this country, and the sentiment in fav-
or of municipal ownership is unques-
tionably growing. The fact that fran
chises and locations in the streets have
been so universally given to private
corporations in our great cities, and
that an enormous amount Of capital
has been invested in their securities,
makes any attempt to inaugurate the
European practice of public owner
ship, with operation either directly by
the city or under lease from it,exeeed-
ingly difficult. But aside from the
question of dealing fairly with vested
interests, there seems to me to be no
reason why an American city should
not take up any service of this charac-
ter which may be recommended by
business and financial considerations.
Arena
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-23
The BeautY of Them.
Arena.

She Cat the fire)-Horrors! Look
there! A man is trapped on the top
floor of the burning building. He
What in thunder is he excited about
The fire won't reach him for several
years yet. That's the beauty of these
tall office NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
North ANariaaR
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-23

Certain rings for heavy curtains are
now hing on ball bearings, the balls
being set in a casing in the upper in
ode portion of the ring, SO that 1t will
Aide easily on the pole.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-23

The fin de steele lover puts it thus
Il love the very ground MISE Bloom
er bikes over."-Trifes
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-11-13
L. N. FULLER SUES THE ELETATED.
says It Owes Him $685. for Getting Con-
ssntn fer the KinEsbridGo Extension.

says It Owes Him B0s, o for Getting Cen
sents fer the KinEsbridRo Extension.
Lawso N. Fuller has sued the Manhattan
Elevated Railroad Company for $685. 0 for SER
vice which he says he has rendered since 1889
in connection with the proposed extension Of
the road 10 Kingsbridge. The summons in tho
suit was served on the company on Oct. IS last,
but nothing was heard about the matter until
the venerable Mr.. Fuller hinself told about it
last night, sitting in his night clothes by q hot
stove in his home at 155th street and Amster-
dam avenue. He said that he was "a years
old, and he couldn't understand why at tho
superior age of 80 Russell Sage had gone back
on him."
Mr.. Fuller said that his interest in the rapid
transit problem began with the approval of the
late Jay Gould and Samuel J. Tilden, when
the elevated system consisted of the one-legged
road on one side of Greenwich street. He
said that he had always boon paid for his ser
vices as an agent to arouse public opinion in
favor Of tho elevated railroads interests up to
Then at tho request of r. M. Galloway and
Russell Sage he set out to secure the consents
Of property owners to the extension Of the syss-
Mr.. Sage suddenly changed his mind about the
expcdiency of making. the extension IN question,
and told Mr.. Fuller that George Gould had in
puild the t eKien nsI,n.0n Mt. Fuller Fni a't says that not this is
act was a violation of a contract made with
him, by which he was to be paid for his ger
vices as soon AZ he got the requisite number Of
in suesti t1Sm RRff9fpSS ay G SSnsf' w sSr .n awe sSseH4 Mr.
Fuller said, II would not have to do this. But
il this suit ever comes to trial it will surprise q
s so%e a %aan lRnsp things told When s" I begin i to to
talk in court"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-11-13
MILITIA SAVED THE NEGRO.
Alabama Soldiers Reached CarroIltsn In Time
10 Protect Beard from u Mob.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Nov. ia mail rider who
arrived in Lutaw Tonight from Carrollton, in
Fickens county, brings tho information that the
soldiers who were sent over to Carrollton from
Tuscaloosa by direction Of Gov. Johnston to
protect Bud Beard, the negro who is charged
with assaulting Ella May Crockett, aged z years,
near Renfro, saved the negro from the mob.
The mob threatened the neEro's life last night.
and Sheriff Long was unable to move the
prisoner from the Court House to the county
jail. A messenger was sent through the woods
and n call for assistance was telegraphed to Gov.
Johnston.
The Warrior Guards of Tuscaloosa were hur.
ried through the country In wagons last night,
and succeeded in preventing the lynChing. This
,rning the mail rider arrived at Eutaw and
said that the negro was found guilty and sen.
fenced 70 be hanged on Dec. 10. The military
is still guarding the prisoner. as the mob Is un.
satisfied. The mob has been after the negro ten
days and two forces OF militiamen have been
ordered out to protect him.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-11-13
TOOK HIM FOR VAN WICK.
Councllmau-Elect sniEer Enjoys Great Popu-
inrits on His Way TO Hot springs, Va.

inrity on his Way TO Hot springs, Va.
Hot SPRINGS. Va. Nov. 12.-TLe branch rail.
road running from Covington. Va. to Hot
Springs is operated almost solely for the accom-
mediation Of guests Of the various hotels in this
neighborhood. The railroad employees take an
interest in the hotel guests, and whenever a man
Of Importance gets on the train at Covington the
conductor or porter ~telegraphs ahead to secure
q proper reception for the passenger.
Last night some ono pointed out a man to the
conductor as tho Mayor-elect of Greater New
York. Tho conductor and porter addressed him
as Mr.. Van Wyck. Tho man smiled and &C
copied the courtesies extended to him, but said
nothing. Upon the arrival OF the train u lot of
excited reporters, who. not seeing any one else,
bounced upon him and asked him where the
Mayor was.
1t was Councilman.elect of the Fourth district,
New York, Herman Sulzer. He replied that SO
far as he knew Mr.. Van Wyck had not been on
the train; but that the conductor and porter
had insisted on calling him NJ. Van Wyck, and
that he thought it a good chance TO sec how, 1t
abused their minds. Mr.. SulZer will return to
New York tomorrow. He declined to talk pol
tiles to-day.
The first snow of the season foil last night.
who improves in health daily. took several
walks, accompanied by Col. Gardiner and Sena-
tor Grady. The Senator will return to New
York on Sunday night. His departure 10 the
Croker intends to return FIR the Horse Show.
Mr.. Croker may remain until the last of next
week. PreSidCnt-elect GuRgenheimer of the
Municipal Council, who will probably remain
as long as Mr.. Croker does, spent several hours
to-day studying tho charter of Greater New
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-11-13
NE rs TURNING TO Chalk.
Frank Ritter or o.. Louis suas what Doctors
Call CAlclncnLion.

ST. LOUIS, Nov. ~12.-Frank Ritter. one Of
the oldest and best.known saloon Keepers here,
Is turning slowly into chalk. His remarkable
case was brought to the attention of the South
ern Surgical and physiological Association
in convention here, and he has been visited
by a number of the delegates. For the benefit
of these doctors he traced his name In chalk by
simply rubbing his hands against a table.
Rittol has q saloon on Locust street and q
fine house at 1880 Morgan street. Five years
AFRO doctors told him no would dio slowly.
Since then they have cut of his loft leg in eight
chalky sections, and now part Of the right leg
IL like that.of n statue, and the time is coming
when that limb. too, must be taken away.
Both of the hands are 30 affected that their use
fulness is nearly gone.
The disease is called Qualification by DR..
Elisha Gregory, who pronounces Ritters case
tho most perfect type of govt known TO the
savants. Ritter realizes he is half dead, but
views the situation with rare good nature. He
has amassed q fortune, and every day sits in
his Locust street saloon watching the crowds
pass and teasing his nsive acquaintance for
their lack Of good humor. DR.. GreRory's dag
nosis is that the Qualification ia caused by the
lime salts of the body entering into the equity
limbs, which are perfectly passive, and there.
foro unable to throw off the accumulation. SO
that the lime drift is converted into chalk, the
vitality in the passive limbs being SO low there
Is no resistance.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-11-13
GIANT COLONIZATION PLAN.
A Foreign Syndicate 70 SEND 1000, 900 Euro'
peans t. Mexico.

CITY OF MEXICO, Nov. ia syndicate COM
posed OF some OF tho wealthiest men in the Ola
world has been organized TO COLOMBO Mexico.
Vast concessions have been given TO the syndi-
cate, which also assumes a large block OF tho
public debt, al explained in the Government
organ. El Mundo. which says that the contract
has been signed between Limantour. Secretary
Of Finance, and an English company.
1t Is stated that this syndicate undertakes to
place in various portions Of Mexico within tho
next twenty-five years q round million OF
European colonists. Tie details given are In
complete and rather mystifying. but they are
believed. as the article appears In the Govern
ment organ. The company which has the
transaction in hand was organized IN
England. One OF the Rothschilds is active
President. 1t guarantees to take over the pub.
lie ~dcbt-vhich debt Ell Mundo docs not state,
but presumably some Of the later issues, amount
ing to about $ll0. 900. Ooo-and as a guar.
antee OF good faith will deposit 81, 100000 with
the London Bank Of this city. The Government.
on It's part. agrees to turn over 33ia per cent. OF
all receipts to the 70 eign syndicate. 1t also
agrees to pay 500 for each family located as
colonists, and to withdraw all tho public lands
from the market, giving the new syndicate the
exclusive use of the Government lands for
colonization.
The Government also agrees to defray 50 per
cent. OF the cost Of any public buildings erected
in any of tho colonies. the plans Of tho same
having previously been approved by the Gov
eminent. Mr.. Tosnos, who represents tho syn
dictate in this capital. started on last Monday for
London with full details of the contract to be
submitted to his principals.
A syndicate of English CAPITALISTS, headed by
William L. Malcomson. a veteran Ceylon coffee
planter, has been organized to engage in coffee
..Nk,.~ 49, . raNaf Awfauatva npn1a IN MAvfrn IL
intends to purchase 1o0. 900 acres Of land in the
best coffee district in Mexico. and plant all of
it to coffee trees. Mr.. Malcomson and other
members Of tho syndicate have arrived hero
from London to carry out tho plane of tho big
Investment.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-11-13
ROBBED AND MURDERED7
MillwrIEht Farley Found Dying at the Base OIL
Hell M~santAln.

FLEMuNGroN. N. j., Nov. l2.-George Farley.
an aged and wealthy millwright Of Wood Glen.
was found unconscious on q lonely road at the
base of Hell Mountain, between Paramount and
Mountainville. Hunterdon county. Thursday
night. He died this morning. 1t was at first
believed that he had been thrown by his horse.
but tho authorities suspect that a deliberate
murder was committed.
On Thursday morning Farley started for
Mountainville. He was known to have consid-
cradle money with him.. Two miles further ON
lives Andrew Sutton. known as "Darl' Sutton.
Farley was last seen at Sutton's place. NJ. Lam
bert and Elijah Apgsr left Farley there. They
tied his horse to q fence near by. Then they
started for Mountainville on foot, leaving Far.
ley at the Sutton house. No other person ex-
him. and George S. Teats, saw Mr.. Farley after
that until he was found unconscious.
A. 8 o'clock Tea,s., while driving past
the place where Farley's horse was tied,
was holding the lines and was standing beside
the wagon. Ten minutes later John JaQuish
met Farlcy's horse coming along at an ordinary
gait without u driver: a quarter OF a mile
q pool of blood. His artiicia teeth lay in the
rood. There was n large hole in his head and n
cash in his scalp six inches long. He was also
badly cut and bruised about the body, face. and
hands. His money was gone. Blood spots were
found In and about the wagon.
There was nothing in the road whero Farley
lay that would have caused him to be thrown
out. 1t 10 believed that be was beaten into I'M
consciousness while in the wagon and after
being robbed was thrown out. A club was found
Coroner Rockafellow will hold an inquest to-
morrow, when arrests are expected to be made.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-11-13
GEN. REEDER EXONERATED.
The Grand Jury Refuses 10 1ndict Him on the
Conspiracy CharEea.

Inc GrAnO jury REFUSES 10 hnoICG Ain Oh the
Conspiracy CharEea.
EAsToN, Pa, Nov.12.-Fred Van Valkenberg's
conspiracy cases against Gen. Frank Reeder,
Assemblyman Weiss. and NJ. c. Luckenbach
have been ignored by the Grand Jury, and the
costs havo been put en- the prosecutor. He will
ne sentenced TO pay these costs tomorrow morn
ing. as he was not in court tonight when the
Grand Jury made its return. William @. Ship.
man, who had withdrawn from the case as pri.
vale counsel for tho prosecution. said 10 the
Court that he appeared for Mt. Van Valken-
berg. and agreed to produce him in court 10.
morrow.
Tine case was given to the Grand Jury at 9:45
A. NJ. to-day. after Judge Scott had explained
the nature Of the indictments which were to be
laid before 1t.
The finding OF the Grand Jury was expected. 1t
was generally declared to be the belief that tho
prosecution did not subpoena its principal wit.
ness. William A. Winsboro. because 1t wanted
the case to fail before the Grand Jury In order
to have some influence in securing a settlement
II tho, prosecutions against !. 4. Van Valken-
berg, brother OF Fred Van Nalkenbcrg. which
are called for trial next Monday In Pottsyille.
Gen. Reedtr said tonight he had nothing 10
say with reference 10 the case: He looked
pleased. and was overwhelmed with congratu-
lations.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-11-13
BOY nRoNeFULLY CONVICTED.
Pardon or Cohen. who Hired Out - . Burglar
by Mistake.

District Attorney olcott was notified yester-
day that Gov. Black had pardoned fourteen
yearold Max Cohen, who was sentenced to the
Elnira Reformatory on Jan. % on a charge of
burglary.
The District Attorney had asked for the boys
pardon after learning the facts in the case and
had directed his private secretary. Col. Swords,
to lay the matter before the Governor.
1t appears that you"g Cohen, who lived with
his mother at IS Allen street, started out on
Jan. II to look for employment. While walk
ing through. Canal street he was aocosted by a
man, who said:
"Isaw you were In o store around the corner
looki g for Il job. I'll give you work II you come
with me-"
The boy accompanied the man to a loft at 332
Canal street, where Bernard Kerster had a
clothing factory. The boy was ordered to tie
some clothing up in bundles and the man who
employed him went away saying he was going
after an express wagon.
The owner of the store, Kerster, came along
and saw the boy at work near a window over
looking the street. Kerste had locked his place
up and was surprised to lind the doors open. He
caused the boys arrest. charging him with
burglary. AS young Cohen could not produce
the man who had hired him Re was convicted.
He will return to his home to-day.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-11-13
WON'T WE'D GEORGE NJ. PULLMAN
announcement That Ills Engagement 10 MIss
Oglesby LIS broken.

CHICAGO. Nov. 12.-Formal announcement
was made to-day of the breaking OF the engage
ment of George NJ. Pullman and Miss Felicite
Oglesby. Mr.. Pullman and Miss oglesDy have
been engaged for moro than two years. When
the news of the elder Pullman's death was an
nounced Miss Oglesby WAS at tho home OF her
parents, ex-Gov. and Mrs. Richard j. Ogleshy,
Az FlknRrt, LII. For two weeks she has been
visiting here with Mr.. and Mrs. II. N. May. al
though she has been a guest of Mrs. Pullman
part OF the time.
On Thursday Miss Oglesby returned home,
and the announcement that the engagement was
deny that the engagement was broken because
Mr.. Pullman was disinherited.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-11-13
ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVE TESTED.
Tho western Railway OF Franco Finds 1t q
success and Will ADOPT It.

Special Gable Despatch TO THE Sun.
PARIS. Nov. 12.--There was a great gathering
OF European railway men to-day for the FIRST
trip of Heilmann's electric locomotive, from
Paris to Nantes over the Western Railway.
Tho train hauled by the locomotive weigi ed
about 200 tons. The trial was intended chiefly
to illustrate the reduction Of vibration
and the regularity Of movement of the new ma
chine. This was demonstrated, but tho 81, ed
did not exceed eighteen miles on hour. The
principle Of the locomotive is simple, an ordi-
nary steam engine working a dynamo, the cleo
tricity from which is conducted to motors upon
the axles Of eight pairs of wheels.
Tho locomotive resembles the hull of a torpedo
boat. The wheels are scarcely visible. Tho
locomotive 10 eighteen metres long and weighs
125 tons. 1t is regarded as q great improve.
ment on Heilmann'sf first engine. The directors
Of the railway company were pleased with the
success Of the locomotive, and it 10 stated that
they have decided to adopt it.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-11-13
K,.ci Tuno Manufacturers Combine.

TOLEDO. o., Nov, Five American compa-
MES have combined to control the output of steel
tubing in this country and the new concern will
have a minimum capacity of 10000, 900 feet a
year. This is equivalent TO 90 per cent. OF tho
totsI OUTPUT O. tn, connrtry: IN" concerns are
American Weldless Tube Company OF this city,
the Shelby Tube Company, shelby, o.; the Ell.
wood Tube COmnany, Ellwood. Pa, and the
Greenwood Tube Company, Greenwood, Pa. W.
Il. Miller Of .Shc!bE, VIII be he presi1ent and
Reurral manager. TIe company Will ba known
as tLe shelby steel Tube Company and Its CAPT.
Ll.ZaLiou is -, 900, 600.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-11-13
MISSISSIPPI BANKS CAVE IN.
Land Failing Into tho River M n Result OF
tho Floods,

NEw ORLEANS, La. Nov. 1.-THE river towns
and plantations are beginning to suffer from the
caving banks which always follow extreme high
water. To-day q stretch of land 800 feet long
In front OF New Orleans. extending from Egenia
to Lizardi street. caved into the river, carrying
with it q new levee just completed. The caving
was caused by a quicksand. The contractors
will get nothing for this levee, as it has not yet
been accepted by the New Orleans Levee Board.
The Atcsafaiaya Levee Board has decided to
abandon the front part of the town of Plaque
mine, and has built the levee some distance
back because of the cavings that have set in.
Some of tho chief stores on Bank and Plaque
mine streets will have to be abandoned. An at
tempt will be made to remove them to other
land. where there will be no danger OF falling
into the Mississippi.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-11-13
OMANA's QUEER EPIDEMIC.
Moro Than 10. 900 Persons Afflicted with o
Strange Skin Disease.

OMAHA, Neb., Nov. 12.-All the physicians in
the city arc puzzled as to the nature of an cpl
demic throughout this city. The disease de-
velops in small eruptions which cover the body.
The eruptions are highly infiamed and finally
scale Off, like scurvy. The disease was first
noticed about three weeks ago and since then
has spread with great rapidity. More than
10000 persons have been affected.
Every barber shop in the city is provided with
tion. The city Health Department has received
numerous reports, which indicate that the dis
ease Is prevalent in the public schools. 1t is the
general opinion Of physicians that the disease
Is caused. by some germ that settles on the skin.
and this Is about all that they can say about il.
II il not regarded as serious.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-11-13
FIRE IN wADsWoRTH HOUSE.
A Thousand Harvard and Yale Students Cheered
When II Wal ExtinEuIshsd

BOSTON. Nov. 12.-Excitement was caused in
Harvard square carly this evening by a small
ire in Wadsworth House. The Cambridge Fire
Department responded to the call. A crowd of
more than a thousand Harvard students and
many Yale men gathered about the building
and choered after tho fire was put out. Little
damage was done.
Wadsworth House is the most historic house
In Harvard square and one Of tho most cele-
bratcd buildings OF Harvard University. 1t was
built in 1926. and for moro than 100 years it
was the Presidents home. In 1875 Washington
made it his headquarters during his stay in
Cambridge. The building is now used as q stu
dents dormitory. One room Is devoted to the
use Of the visiting preachers to Harvard Uni
versity and another room is used for the office
of the bursar.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-11-13
EXPRESS HELD UP AND LOOTED.
Train Robbery Near Independence ana n big
Loss Feared.

KANsAs CITY. Nov. lg.-The Missouri Pacific
Express, or train &. which left here at o o'clock
thls evening and was duo in st. Louis at 7:lO
O'CLOCK In tho morning, was held up cast of lndc.
pehdence at about 10 r. NJ. by four bandits and
plundcTed.
"A special engine with officers loft here ut
midnisht for the scene of the robbery. 1t is be.
iieVeu thRt the bandits made u big haul. as it Is
known that the express car carried considerable
treasure. Whether tho robbers blew open the
sate OF not cannot be learned at this writing.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-11-13
N REDEEM ED.
Her Reputation Row ~ Coed ~ Her Charas.
ter. Says Gov. Leedy.

TOPEKA, Kan. Nov. 12.-Gov. Leedy did not
refrain from hitting the traducers of Kansas a
blow In his Thanksgiving proclamation issued
yesterday. He said:
After seven years of selt-denial our people
have SO reduced their Indebtedness
that at last their liabilities bear a reasonable
ratio to their resources. The attacks upon this
State 10 which 1t has been so long subject have
been discontinued. and tho reputation OF
Kansas Is again as good as its charac.
ter always has BEEN. For thase bless.
ings let US return thanks To the Great
Author of the Universe who watched over and
guided our fathers, when they established in the
western prairies the foundations OF our State,
forget the poor and needy Of the great cities and
Of foreign countries, but send up our petition al
be as self eltant. as self.supporting, aud as self
respecting as are. the citizens Of this common
wealth In KAnAAA."
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-11-13
rur on Lard HsresrOrd'. VITO In His WI

FITzGFRALp, Ga. Nov. l2.-Alexander Pelky.
the fathcr.lnlaw OF Lord BeresfOrd." who died
here yesterday, lcf a viii dividing his fortune
between HIS brother and sister in Rhode Island.
He made this will Immediately after he became
acquainted with the real character OF his son.in.
law. A final estimate places the value of the
estate at $l00. U 80,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-11-13
BROTHERS, FATAL oUARRE1.

Michael Quicker. I'm Fear. Jumps Out OF .
Window and Will Probably Die.
Michael Quicker and his brother John, paint
ers. living at 10 Lincoln avenue, Brooklyn.
qnarrelled last night after Michael had gone to
bed. John picked up a lamp from the ia
bic and started to leave the room. Michael
thought he. was going to throw the
lamp at him, and sprang from the bed
and out the window, falling twenty feet. He
received, probably mortal injuries and was sent
to st. Mary's Hospital. The last rites of the
Catholic Church were administered while he lay
ON the Sidewalk. john was arrested.