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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-06
BUTCHERY AT BENEFITED, |. T,
Two White Hen and a Negro Killed
by Negroes.

Kansas City, No, Dec. "a dispatch
from South McAlester, / T, says: A
news courier reports a horrible butchery
at or near Bennefeld, fifty miles north
west Of South McAlester, yesterday af-
ternoon, in which two white men and one
negro were killed and a negro wounded
by negroes. Yesterday Dave Nicholson,
Enoch Wilrebly. white, and some ne
groes, We're gambling. A fight ensued
between a negro and the whites. Other
negroes interfered and in the ARRAY shot
and killed Nicholson, Enoch Wilberly and
the negro who began the fight. The
white men were unarmed and were com
pletely at the mercy of the negroes. Of
ficers have been sent to investigate the
killing.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-06
CONSTABLE PRUOENS' TRIAL
For Shooting Miss Arnold Has Com
menced at Guthrie

Guthrie. o. T., Dec 5.-T'he trial of
Henry Prudens for the shooting of Miss
Ella Arnold while endeavoring to serve
attachment papers as constable, is now
in progress in the district court of Logan
county. It will be remembered that Pru-
dens, with two other men. went to the
home of David Hetsch for the purpose Of
serving attachment papers on the house
hold furniture. Mrs. Hetsch and her sis
ter, Miss Arnold. were alone in the house
and protested against the constable's en-
tering. Prudens, however, kicked open
the screen door and when Miss Arnold
resisted drew his revolver and shot her
through the chest
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-06
RIsMARcK.sIR IRON NERVE

Was the result Of his splendid health
Indomitable will and tremendous energy
are not found where Stomach, Liver
Kidneys and Bowels are out of order If
you want these qualities and the success
they bring use DR.. Kings New Life Pills
They develop every power of brain and
body. Only p cents at G. Behring's drug
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-06
Sonte Nansas Cron statistIes-

Topeka. Kan. Dec 5.-The crop bulle
tin Of the Kansas Board of Agriculture
for the present year issued today shows
final returns of the states agricultural
products as follows: The winter wheat
Yield amounts TO 42S15.+9l bushels The
WELD of earn is 20 lS3. 432 bushels. Ex-
cepting that of 1859 t273. SIS 22I bushels),
this i the largest corn crop the state has
Yet produced and exceeds in value any
preceding crop by $i.l34627 The com
hined home value Of the three grains.
wheat. corn and oats is $50. SSS.e22 or a
total increase over the 1898 value of the
same crops Of $l3.3St6Zl
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-06

Has found that her little ones are i'm
proved more by the pleasant Syrup OF
Figs, when in need of the laxative effect
of gentle remedy, than by any other.
Children enjoy it and it benefits them.
The true remedy, Syrup of Figs, is manu-
featured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
On1v
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-06
FL Reno Department Store.

Guthrie. Q. T. DEE 5.-The secretary OF
the territory has granted charter n
the Fryberger- Newell Department Stors
company of El Reno TO carry On a rsn-
eral merchandise business The csnirs1
stock Of the company IS $50 l-G aoF -
incerporatovs are W. +. Fryberrer ~ OK
lah1ma City and a T. Newell. ana "
@. Wheeler OF e Reno.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-06

Mrs. Blanche F. Greer; Gabriel, Mr.. w.
T. Phillips; Benedict Bellefontaine. Mr..
Otto Bekemeyer; Basil, the Blacksmith,
Mr.. Charles Laux; Notary Leblanc, Mr..
Frank Lucas; Father Felician, Mr.. Les
lie G. Niblack; Shawnee, the Indian
maiden, Miss Lillian Laux.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-06
"A. TRAINING IN CLEANLINESS Is A
FORTUNE" COMPLETE YOUR EDUCATION WITH
SAPOL 10

ment he dld not so to Europe at all.
but 10 ST. Pierre. What was he doing
there? No newspaper correspondents
were in the island. Though south shure
slippers save currency to vague reports
OF transport going from ST. Pierre to Gu
ha, nothing is yet known OF the spanish
agents doInss. A c. LAUT.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-06
NO POLITICAL SIGNIFICANCE
To Secretary Jenkins Hunting Trip
with Low. jenkins Says.

with Low. jenkins Says.
Guthrie, o. T., Dec. 5.-Secretary Jenk-
ms reached home la stnight from a ten
days hunting trip in the Caddo country.
The secretary refuses to discuss what
transpired between himself and NJ. A.
Low, the general solicitor Of the Rock
Island, who was his hunting companion,
except to say that their association was
merely for personal enjoyment and en-
tirely devoid of political significance.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-06
-EvangeIine- bv uome Ta1art

Guthrie Q T.. Dee 5-LonEfellow $
"EvanEeiine' was produced at Gu;hrie's
new opera house tonight before a crowd
ed house By local talent. with the fol-
lowing cast % characters. Evangeliae,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-06
- "a * III - GrA
ears The 4 Inc h!ag f2g Have s.NIrS S7ggn
: I sf GAS4N7IHZZz<
victims orthe Colorado Wreck.

Denver. Colo, Dec. 5.-Thomas VI. Cor
man. Of this city. who was terribly burn
ed in the wreck on the Denver and Rio
died today. making The totaishrdlstua1
Grande railroad at English Yesterday.
died today, making the total number Of
fatalities seven. No hope is entertained
for the recovery Of A N. Johnston. of
Ober.in. Ohio. whose back Is broken. but
the physicians say that he may live for
several weeks The unknown man who
was killed has been identified as W y.
NNe, a travelling salesman of this city.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-06
Chief-or-Police sherrcr.s Gold stnr

Guthrie. O. T. Dee. 5.-Chief Of Police
Pau Sherrer has been presented Win a
god star OF authority by a number al
his Guthrie friends
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-06
Territorial Press Association

Oklahoma City, Q. T, Dec. 4.-The Ter
ritorial Press association will meet in
this city on December IS at 8 p. m.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-06

Kansas City. No. Dee. 81 c. Oar
ragh. former president Of the Kansas
CITY Safe Deposit and Savings bank. who
was convicted in 1897 OF wrecking that
institution and sentenced to two years in
the penitendary, was today granted a
new trial.
Washington Dec. admiral Dewey
has rented a pew in the fashionable St
ohn's Episcopal church. Of which Rev.
Mackay Smith IS pastor. He has also
been chosen a trustee OF the Episcopal
Temple on the TennalIytown Road.
Pontiac. H.. Dec 5.-Tbe bank az Cor
nell. H.. eight miles from here. was
robbed OF Sooa in currency last night
The robbers secured entrance through the
front door OF the building and blew the
large safe open with dynamite
Kingston. Jamaica. Dec. 5.-Co,on ad-
vices received here say several Jauaicaus
have been impressed By the Colombian
government and have been compelled 10
90 20 The front and fight insurgents.
Madison. Wis. Dec. st was an
noUnced today by the officials az the Uni
VeTsity OF Wisconsin football team thar
the Wisconsin-Chi1ago game saturday
VIII oe played here.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-06-22

In the bushmen of Australia we find,
perhaps, the lowest order of men that
are known They are so primitive that
they do not know enough to build even
the simplest forms of huts for shelter
The nearest they could approach to 1t
is to gather lot of twigs and grass,
and, taking them into thicket or jun
gle, they build nest for home much
as does a bird. The nest is usually built
large enough for the family, and if the
latter be very numerous then the nests
are Of very large size
Into this place they all turn and
snuggle and curl up together like Sc
many kittens. Sometimes the foliage
will grow together and for a sort of
natural covering, but there is never any
attempt at constructing protection
from the rain and storms. and it is a
marvel how they endure them.
But, though the bushmen of Australia
norance, they possess rare instinct,
that equals that Of many animals and
is in its way as wonderful as man 8 rea-
son. 1t is almost impossible for them
to be lost. Even if they be led away
from their home, blindfolded, for miles,
when released they will unerringly turn
in the right direction and make their
way to their nest home, and though
these are all very similar, they never
make a mistake. st. Louis Globe
Democrat
The Somerset reporter., 1899-06-22

A keen witted fellow. despite his
general ignorance, was brought down
to the courthouse to receive the rights
of citizenship
"Name the capital of the nation.
said the Judge
The applicant scratched his head
81 cant just place it. Judge he
said, "but you name over a few of the
towns and III tell you when you strik,
1t.
sis it Chicago2' queried the judge
"No.
"Is it st. Louisf"
"No.
"Is it Arizonar
mo.
"Is it Washington
The candidate looked puzzled. He
hesitated.
Say, judge. he slowly replied, "if
tibet amt the place it's a close shotl''
He got his papers
Another candidate was brought in by
well known local politician.
Let me see what you know about
geography, said the judge "Suppos-
ing you and Mr. Blank walked straight
down to the lake and started across it,
going due north, where would you
land z
ION the bot tom, said the candidate
promptly
He got his papers too, Cleveland
Plain Dealer
The Somerset reporter., 1899-06-22
SIade-NeWtOn.

The most fashionable and one of the
prettiest weddings Jackman has ever
seen took place Wednesday evening,
June 18th, when Miss Leaphie Z. Newton,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Newton,
and William f. Slade were united in
marriage at the Congregational church.
Relatives and friends came from far and
near to be present and filled the audi
ence room of the church. Decorations
of evergreens and potted plants taste
fully arranged added charm and frag-
rance to the scene.
Rev. Richard Peters of Bangor Semi
nary, performed the ceremony reading
the Episcopal service. The bridal party
entered the church and marched slowly
up the aisle in two parts. Mr.. William I'll.
Perkins officiating at the organ and
rendering Wagner's Wedding March
from Lohengrin. The bride leaning
upon the arm of her father entered by
the left aisle preceded by four little
girls. The Rev. Mr.. Peters led the way
up the right aisle followed by four
ushers and the groom with MIR. Daniel
Hancox as best man. The two parties
met at the alter where the ceremony
was performed under a flower bedecked
arch of evergreen. The bride was very
beautiful in gown of white silk with
lace trimmings. Her long veil was
caught up with a bunch of lilies of the
valley and she carried brides roses.
Little Misses Jessie Henderson, Zemna
Newton, Rena Nichols and Hazel Hold
en-, as bridesmaids, looked very dainty In
white gowns with crowns of apple bios
SONS upon their heads. Messrs Ruel
Holden, Charles Coleman, Rock Gilman
and Ambrose Colby acted as ushers.
The reception which followed the
ceremony at Holden Hall was brilliant
affair and largely attended. Mr.. and
Mrs. Slade we're assisted in receiving by
the BRIDES parents. Refreshments were
served and the hall was prettily decorat-
ed. There were many beautiful and
costly presents, including a dinner set
from the Willing Workers Society, a
willow rocker, large mirror, silver
service and check for 1926 co. The
silver ware consisted of cake bas-
kets, bon bon dishes, pickle jar, 3 doz.
L6d bpOOub, L uOZ tdoiCbpOOub, 10
ladies, gravy ladle, sugar bowl, cream
pitcher, syrup pitcher, 2 butter knives,
2 sugar spoons, cold meat forks, Q olive
forks, berry spoon, tooth pick holder, 8
sets of salt and pepper shakers, 2 napkin
rings Not least among the presents
were, two parlor lamps, a clock, glass
ware, carving set, 9 towels, napkins
and handsome Indian basket.
The Young couple will reside in Jack
man, where Mr.. Slade has accepted a
call to fill the Congregational church
pulpit. He is a native. of Massachusetts,
his parents still residing in Chelsea.
He was educated in the public schools
of Boston, studied year at Revere Col
ege and graduated last month from clas-
steal course at Bangor seminary. His
ordination takes place the Goth of this
month, in Jackman. The young couple
have the wel-wishes of all who know
them.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-06-22

During the day every one should
take a few minutes sleep, preferably
directly after the noon meal" writes
Edward Il. Warman in The Ladies'
Home Journal The time given to II
may seem too precious for one in bust
ncss. but 1t will be more than compen-
stated for by TIE mental and bodily
condition that follows. Sit in an easy
chair Lying down directly after a
meal crowds the digestive organs and
makes ones sleep restless instead of
restful. Rest the head comfortably
Tip the chair to a pleasant angle for
the body. not enough to have the
weight of the body on the back.
Place the feet on a chair as high or a
trhe higher than the one upon which
you are sitting: cross the limbs at the
ankle joints, close the hands together
by nterlacing the fingers. place the
heshy part of the thumbs together in
order to avoid grasping the hands too
tightly and close the eyes. Having
thus closed the circuit, it will be nee
essary to relieve yourself of all nerv-
Gus and muscular tension. Think only
of your slow, measured breathing and
the desire for restful sleep"
The Somerset reporter., 1899-06-22
She DIdnf Like the Job.

II used To work for collection
agency in one of the northern cities. !"
said lady perfnmery drummer. land
my experience was tolerably exciting
Ny duty was to sit at a roll top desk in
the office and impersonate tie proprie-
tor Light work, did you say? Just
you wait All day long men would
come in red eyed to lick the boss
where's the fellow that sends ont these
blackmailing letters?' was the usual
salutation. Then would smile sweetly
and say I'm the proprietress What
can do for YOU At that the visitor
would look dazed, mutter things under
his breath and walk off
"Well, things went along all right
for nearly a month. Then one day lit
tie, wiry chap walked in carrying a
black cane Where the boss 2 he said
gave the usual fairy story Don't be-
lieve word of it, he replied still l
can't beat woman. He thought
awhile, and something in his eye made
me feel creepy. III have to take it ont
on the fixtures he said finally. and,
upon my woTd. he broke every blessed
thing in the shop. He did it quickly
and Systematically. and You never saw
such an awful ruin AS wind up he
broke the chandelier and babe me a po
lite good day When the proprietor
came in, he bad fit. 1t was after that
| went into the perfumery business.
The work is harder, but it is much less
trying on ones nerves. New Orleans
Times Democrat
The Somerset reporter., 1899-06-22
Beats the kiondike.

Mr.. A. C. Thomas of Marysville, Tex,
has found more valuable discovery
than has yet been found in the Klondike
For years he suffered untold agony from
consumption, accompanied by hem
orrhages, and was absolutely cured by
DR.. Kings New Discovery for consump
ton, coughs and colds. He declares
that gold is of little value in comparison
with this marvellous cure; would have il
even if it cost hundred dollars bottle
Asthma, bronchitis and all throat and
lung affections are positively cured by
DIR. Kings New Discovery for consump
ton. Trial bottles free
c. w. Fosom's Drug Store.
Regular size, SOC and $l.00. Guaran
teed or price refunded.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-06-22
Fairfield Center.

Mrs. Edgar Williams is visiting frienos
in Boston.
Frank Williams is at home on a short
visit.
Miss Grace Choate of this place was
among the graduates of Pennington
Normal school, this year.
Miss Clara Archer has been visiting
friends at Fairfield and Skowhegan.
The remains of Miss Harriet Atwood,
formerly of this place but recently of
Guilford, were brought here for inter
ment, Monday.
Skowhegan Grange degree staff visited
Victor Grange, Saturday evening, and
conferred the first and second degrees
on five candidates and the third and
fourth degrees on six others. The work
was very nicely done. Upwards Of $50
were present, including some from Oak
land. harvest feast was served after
the completion of the degree work.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-06-22

A professional nurse at Leeds, Eng
land, was remarkably successful in the
care of patients suffering from small
pox, diphtheria or pneumonia. In fact,
she had never lost a patient with one
of these complaints. Not long ago. how
ever. she had a pneumonia case which
was given up by the physician much
to the nurse = chagrin.
''He can't live through the night. .
said the doctor.
Sure enough, when the nurse went
to give the sick man his medicine, he
only shook his head, The distracted
nurse saw her proud record about to be
broken and she urged the patient to
take his dose.
mo use. - he murmured.
well, sir, said the nurse in de-
spair, you We got to take it And II
you die I'll kill you |"
Whereupon the patient began to
laugh, took his medicine and got we'll
The Somerset reporter., 1899-06-22

"We'd had brush with the Indians
on No Mans creek" said the cavalry
sergeant, and had driven them out Of
the cottonwoods. when We caught sight
of a warrior trying TO work In on our left
flank. Three or four Of the boys turn
ed loose ON him and drove him off, but
he was soon replaced by two others
They were beaten Off to be replaced by
five or six We couldn't at first make
out what they were up to, but by and
by we discovered that their objective
point was "A thlcket on our front center
Then it WAS easy to conclude that some
warrior of prominence was in that
thicket, dead or wounded, and that the
object was to carry him off.
"Our captain gave orders to cease fir
ing. He wanted those redskins to I'M
derstand that Company d had too
much honor to fire upon wounded foe
and too much mercy to shoot down
those who would carry away the dead
for burial. We lay there and let the
Indians dash up with yell, and two
minutes later. as they rode off with
whoops and cheers. we were all shak-
ing with laughter They we're not after
n dead or wounded buck, but what
they wanted aud what they got were
two kegs of whisky which had been
hidden there.
our captain didn't catch on until too
late, and then he jumped up and down
and told US to blaze away. We blazed
away, but though we fired away $40
worth of Uncle Sans good cartridges,
we didn't even Craze pony. "-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-06-22

good story is told about former
Governor George 5. Houston. Houston
and one of the public men now distn-
guished in the public life of the state
had an appointment to deliver public
speeches. They had to drive n long
distance before dinner time and arriv-
ed at farmhouse in time for dinner.
Houston was sick. His companion had
ravenous appetite.
MIR. Houston" said the housewife,
with some indignation, 81 see you ain't
eating much. | know the dinner amt
much. but 1t is the best could get up.
Pm sorry you don't appreciate the din
ner"
my good woman, the dinner is per
feet but am i'll. In addition to that !
have got to make n speech immediate
ly, and ! cant speak well after eating
freely"
Yes said the good housewife. with
spirit, its just like this-an empty
wagon makes the loudest noise" Hous-
ton was silent The other man ate
ravenously birmingham (Ala) Age
Herald.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-06-22
New Portland.

The village schools will close next
Friday.
Quite large number of persons were
baptized at North New Portland, the
18th inst, by Rev. Mr.. Wright, Congre-
gationalist, and Congregational church
organized.
A. 5. Parsons recently purchased a
large, nice Broadway mare with a St.
Croix colt of Willis Emery of North
Arson.
Chas. Carsley, life long citizen of
this town, died last week.
The New Portland Fire Insurance Co.
are collecting assessment occasioned by
loss of the Butler Learned buildings.
This is the second loss the company has
sustained, although organized in 1894.
Horse trot at the North next Saturday.
Members of The Union church have
been building a fine shed which will ae-
commodatc some 10 or II horses.
Great preparations are being made for
a grand celebration at kingfield, the 4th.
Eugene Young is building barn on
his back place.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-06-22
Madison Center.

Horace X, Parkman presented Mrs
w. ID. Hayden with six stalks of rhubart
that weighed five pounds after the
leaves were removed and the leaves
measured two feet each way. Can any
one beat that.
Miss Susie Brookiugs of Skowhegan
was taken seriously i'll last Sunday, al
Hotel Lakewood. She is better but still
confined to her room.
Miss Olive Hayden spent last Satur
day at North Arson.
Mrs. j. W. Bixby and Mrs. Robert
Hayden with Little Annie are spending
a week at their cottage.
Last Sunday WAS big day at Lake
wood, seventy-flve took dinner at the
Hotel.
Miss Mabel Clough is at home for {
vacation Of few days. Ii
The Somerset reporter., 1899-06-22
vt, AlbanS,

Mr.. John Baker died laat week, after
lengthy sickness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Welch have
buried their infant child.
Mr. and Mrs. Fuller Emery's baby
died recently while Mr.. Fuller was in
Massachusetts.
Mrs. Fred Thompson is very sick at
this writing.
Mr.. A. A. Stevens arr we'd home last
Friday night, with health much improv-
ed.
j. l.. Palmer and wife visited q. l..
Wilder's in Cambridge, last week,
Robert Wilder is very sick
Mr.. Charles Wyman and daughter,
Grace May, dined with F. L. Palmer
last Sabbath.
The Palmyra grange has fourth of
July celebration at the village and an
entertainment in the evening. A grand
time is planned.
Mr. and Mrs. B. l.. Palmer entertained
Miss Maude Goodrich of Palmyra, Sat
urday night at their home.
The Union Grange meets next We'd
nesady with Palmyra Grange.
The high school has closed. The
primary keeps two weeks longer.
The farmers who have held their hay
are in luck. A very short hay crop is
reported in Massachusetts, and in the
eastern part of this State.
Willie Magoon was married June Hth,
to Blanch Walker of Palmyra, by V. d.
Sweetland.
Asa Mason was arrested June 18th, 10
ST. Albans, by Constable Palmer, for
breaking and entering the house oi
Isaac Winslow, taking therefrom $6C
belonging to Mrs. Mary Estes.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-06-22

\ few years ago the river drivers
were working on the west branch.
The logs had damned into nasty
snarl and no one hankered for the job
ing the key log. In the crew was an
Indian who WAS noted for his cool
ness and his keeuness. The boss final
ly looked OYER in his direction. La
roote," he said YOU 20 out aud break
that jam, aud I'll see that you get a
nice puff in the paper"
The rcdskin looked at the logs and
then at the boss. Dead lniun look
nice on paper he grunted. and walk
ed wHy.-Aroostook CAlel Pioneer.