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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
sINGLETAxER DEFEATED.
Missouri Supreme Court Holds That John
Mccain Must Pay Occupation Tax
Levied By City of 81 Louis

jefferson City, Mo-, June 1.-THE
city authorities of St. Louis levied
an occupation tax of 500 against
John Mccain for conducting real
estate business. Mccain Is q single
tax advocate and fought the payment
of the tax, alleging that the ordinance
was invalid because 1t violated the
constitution Of the state and Of the
United States and also the bill Of
rights by levying an occupation tax.
It took private property for public
use, he commended. The Missouri su-
preme court yesterday held that the
license ordinance was police regula-
ton and the city had ample author
fly under the constitution and deci-
sions for the court for enacting such
legislation.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
AN UNEXPECTED RESULT.
Il Was the Mother and Not the Daugh.
ter Who Accepted His Com
pliments.

"Say," said the man with worried look,
edo You remember giving me q lot Of ad
vice on how TO conduct my own love Affairs
about two months ago"
YES" replied the man with the wise ex'
preston, relates the Baltimore American.
"Told me IL / wanted to win the girl
should make love to her mother"
'Uh-huh."
"Said IL / could get the old lady on my
side all had to do was TO toddle around
with q ring and say: When? to the girl"
The wise man nodded.
"Said for me TO compliment the mother
on her youthful appearance" continued the
worried man, "and give her q. jolly about
how sad ! was that the young ladies OF the
present were not to be compared with
those Of the past?"
"Yes l did-not. The old lady has sued
her husband for divorce and me for breach
II promise"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
WHEAT PRICES HIGHER.
July Delivery Sold NJ ~ Cents Monday In
Chicago, the Highest Since October'
When Bosr War Began.

Chicago, June 1.-THE price Of
wheat Monday was the highest since
October when the Boer war began.
The wheat pit on the floor of the
board OF trade was crowded with q
mob OF excited traders. Wheat for
delivery to the purchaser In July
sold at "a cents, three cents higher
than at the close of trading Saturday.
On May IS, July wheat at the close
Of business sold ut 66A. In the adj
vance since that date there have been
two factors Of the greatest impor-
lance. The one first attracting atten-
ton was the injury to wheat in Ohio,
Indiana, Michigan and in parts OF
Illinois. In these states hessian fly
ranges made the crop situation the
worst in years. This distressing con-
dition was far along when the lack OF
rain in the northwest began to at
tract attention, but 1t was not till
Thursday that the seriousness Of the
situation was fully realized.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
BRYAN in CHICAGO.
He Cousuits Chairman Jones In Regard to
the Makeup OF the National Dem.
ocratic Platform.

Chicago, June 14.-Col. W. j. Bryan,
with Mrs. Bryan and their children,
arrived in Chicago "wednesday. The
party left last night for Minocqua,
Wis, where they will be the guests Of
Col. NJ. c. Wetmorc, of st. Louis, at
his summer home.
Among Col. Bryan's visitors were
Mayor Harrison, Senator Jones, OF
Arkansas, national committeeman
johnson, of Kansas, and Charles A.
Walsh, of Iowa. 1t was said that the
chief topic of conversation was the
makeup of the platform for the
coming campaign. At Minocqua Col.
Bryan may meet Charles A. Towne,
who is Col. Bryan's running mate on
the populist ticket.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
ROBERTS AND BorHA MEET.
Dassis Between the Oppesisg Generals In
which Neither Gained . VICTORY
Kitchensr Defeats DeWst.

London, June 14.-After q weeks
silence, Lord Roberts has been heard
from, his line of communications
having been practically restored by
means Of q complete victory gained
by Gen. Methuen and Kitchener over
Gen. De Wet ut Rhenoster river. The
Boer camp was captured and the bur
ghers, II is added, were scattered in
all directions.
Lord Roberts, on being notified Of
the cutting Of his line of communi.
cations, sent Gen. Kitchener in all
haste to join Gen. Methuen. June II
Lord Roberts attacked Gen. Botha,
who was in strong force Is miles
southeast of Pretoria. After siren.
uous opposition, the British forces
gained considerable ground, but Gen.
Botha, when Lord Roberts left the
field, was still undefeated.
All IL quiet in Pretoria and johann
nesburg, and Lord Roberts says the
government need have no apprehen.
sion about the security Of the army in
South Africa as Il will not take long
to remedy the reverses and repair the
railroad.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
soms around. Boz plvoree.

Recent suits for divorce give evil
dence Of the growing independence
Of the American woman and the
greater demands which she makes
upon her husband as conditions of
domestic peace. For instance. n Des
Nloines man wished to join the ma
sons. His wife would have none of 1t.
He was not made mason until he
had been divorced. Another exact
ing wife In Kansas City secured a d.
porce upon testimony showing that
che husband refused to wash his face
''except on the family washday."
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
TWO MORE CAPTURES.
Gen. Macarthur from Manila Notes Sur
render of Filipino Leaders Active In
Carrying on Guerrilla Warfare.

Washington, juno 13.-Gen. Mac
Arthur Monday ut Manila cabled the
war department rs follows:
Reported capture Gems. Hizon. near
Mexico, and Cavestany. ut Alcala, both
important. Latter very important leader
Of guerrillas In Pangasinan province.
Luxon.
Gen. Corbin attaches considerable
Importance to these captures. In his
opinion they are more nearly in the
nature of surrenders than captures,
and indicate that the principal lead
ers Of the instruction are abandon
ing the cause and coming into Manila
to accept American supremacy.
Gen. Grant, who led reinforcements
with artillery against the insurgents
in the mountains east Of Samiguet,
reports the capture Of the rebel
stronghold after four hours fighting.
The rebels were scattered and the
Americans IRE pursuing them. Gen.
Grants column had no casualties.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
Jap.n In n Bad way.

News from Japan presents picture
Of economic conditions in the empire
by no means encouraging. Japanese
statesmen are facing q situation which
II disagreeable. The standard Of Nv
ing has risen without compensating
advance In wages. The workingmen
demand higher wages than the in
creases they already have received.
They are not worth what they want
60 be paid, and II their demands are
conceded japan will not be able to
compete in foreign markets by reason
Of cheapness in producing goods.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
n. A.a,.,.. boo ,ln,. AuAr.

Senator Depew has fulfilled one Of
Edward Bellsmy's prophetic visions Of
the year 1000 by making speech
through the telephone TO an audience
800 niles away. II was at the dinner
Of the Transportation club in New
York, and the senator spoke from
Washington. while 60 receivers were
hlIf - fhs saFs Of 60 diners. and att
1r5nrd 1cpcuted HIS speech 70 another
Itt1s sc0rc-and porhtp1 70 third
1||.r. Tht tenrtof declared ai,a,Fur1
.t<| \. .11|a tc1r re '1rEti1r std
..E.. - e h. |s. 1 Mara
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
IN GRAVE DANGER.
Great Anxiety Felt as to the Fate
Of Missionaries Near Pekin.
Methodist Mission superintendeuts Report
Massacre of Chrissians aud Urge Prompt
Action BY this 0overnment-Ex-
treme Measures InnugurAted.

London, June 12.-Extreme meas
ures have been inauguratcd by the
foreign commanders In China for the
purpose Of suppressing the boxers"
The naval commanders Of the Chris
tian countries now ut Taku, proceed
ing in concert, have taken steps to re-
open the railway from Tien Tsin to
Pekin by force of arms. Workmen
are already repairing the road and q
composite force Of $500 men, drafted
from the foreign squadrons in Chi
nese waters, are guarding the line.
Ordnance and armored trains are In
readiness with which this body will
push on to Pelsin when the road Is re-
paired. Capt. McCalla and 100 Amer
lean marines are in the body. 1t is ex-
pec.ed that the crisis will come when
tho line Is In readiness for use and
the troops start forward In the ar
mored train.
Methodists In Danger.
New York, June 1.-THE following
cable from Pelin was received Mon
day at the Methodist Episcopal board:
"Pelxin, June 9.-Massacre native
Christians. Situation foreigners
critical. Press Washington"
This came direct from the mission
airy society at Pekin, of which Messrs.
Davis and Gamewell are in charge.
A copy Of the message was immedi-
ately sent to President Mckinley. In
repeating the cable message to the
president Rev. A. B. Leonard, the mis-
sianary secretary, added the follow
ing: "This means our people are in
great peril and greatly need such pro-
lection as our government can af-
ford"
Mission ut Tuny- Chow burned.
Berlin, June 1.-THE German for
eign Office has received dispatch
from Pekin, dated Sunday afternoon.
saying the American mission house at
Tung-C Chow, the river port Of Pekin,
had been burned by natives. The Of
ficials Of the foreign Office suppose
this happened Saturday or Sunday
morning.
Moro Marines for ksmpn.
Washington, June 12.-In re-
Spouse to an urgent cable mes
sage from Admiral Kempff at Taku
the navy department cabled Admiral
Remy Mt Manila to ut once dispatch
the Solace with 100 marines to Taku.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16

An American writer tells good story OF
his college days. Il relates to negro. gar
dener, a Jolly fellow. with whom the boys
used TO have considerable sport. Sometimes
he would floor them with his repartee.
One day in spring Sambo had been burning
the college green in order to get rid OF the
old withered grass. Afreshman came along,
and, thinking to have some fun, shouted:
"Say, there. Sambo, you ought not to burn
that stuff"
"Why" inquired Sambo. ,.r,
"Becsuse," replied the freshman, eth
make that grass as black as you are"
"Well, massa," retorted Sambo, "dat's all
right. Yes, dat's all right. Never you fear;
YOU are"-London Answers.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
BIG BRITISH LOSS.
Beers Capture Over 500 Men and
Cut Roberts Communication.
A. Late % June 10 the Burshers Held
Strong Positions North Of kroonstad-
At Fioksburg 1900 Bosrs Sur
render 20 Brabant

London, June 12.-Lieut. Gen. Biz
Frederick Forestier-Walker, in COM
mand of the lines Of communication
In South Africa, reports that In the
disaster to the British troops June z,
ut Roodeval, where the Beers cut
Lord Roberts line Of communication,
the Fourth battalion of the Derby
shire regiment were all killed. wound
ed or made prisoners, except six en-
listed men. Two officers and Is men
were killed and five officers and 70
men were wounded, many Of them Sc
verely. The Beers returned the
wounded to the British.
It 10 inferred that the Beers cap
tured over 500 men and rs late as June
10 held positions cutting of the Brit
ish forces north Of Kroonstad from
reinforcements. A dispatch from
Gen. Forester Walker says Gen. Me-
thuen was fighting within ten miles
Of Hebron June 9.
Brabant Gs,s 1900 Boers.
London, June 12.-Fifty thousand
British troops IRE within half O hun
bred miles Of the marauding Beers
north of Kroonstad and they are ex-
pected, of course, to make short work
Of them. Nevertheless, outside Of the
war Office kilograms, no one knows
what is going on. South Of Kroon-
stad there is u wide gap. The rail-
way is only partially defended and.
as Gen. Kelly-Kenny has hurried all
the available troops northward, the
assumption is that there is danger Of
q second raid. The loss Of the Derby
shires is estimated at from 600 to TOO
men.
A Reuter- dispatch from Maseru.
dated June II, S:35 p. m, says: Eff
teen hundred Beers surrendered to
Gen. Brabant to-day in the Ficks-
burg district"
American Nurses slig htsd By Bosr Women.
London, June 1.-The American
young women who are nursing in the
hospital at Ladybrand have been
sighted by the Boer women who are
nursing the Boer sick in the same
hospital and have been made the OBJ
ject Of unpleasant remarks because
the Americans are nursing the Eng
lish.
Two Hundred Doors Surrender
ventorsdorp, June i2.-Two hun
bred and fifty Beers have surrendered
to Gen. Hunter and the remainder in
this district have promised to give up
their nrms
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
A,,.np, to ,Er.sk /. rn,n.

Kenosha, Wis, June 12-An at
tempt last night was made by un-
known persons to wreck the North
western passenger train due to arrive
In this city at O;s2 p. m. BY placing
. large number Of loose ties upon the
track. A farmer boy. Cksrles Halves,
who nvea nearby, watched three men
pile the fies, but was unable to get
close enough to identity them. When
che men left HaWss removed the OBJ
sirucfion md ~ working via might
and main a6coccdcd . FEW minutes
1,Iofc a. lf1'1 vas ~.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
Liant. soott Duubiy IIle,sed.

Philadelphia, June Ex-senator
Scott, who is here attending to his
duties rs a member Of the republican
national committee sent a $4,000
Geographic draft to his son, Lieut..
Scott, at San Francisco, where the
young man, upon returning from vol
unteer service in the Philippines, was
married Tuesday. The senator wired
that he began life with 20 cents.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
HIS WAY TO GET EVEN.
Because Pine Needles Hurt HIS Feet an
Arizona Miner Set Fire TO 10000
900 Feet OF Lumber.

Tucson, Ariz., June 14.-Thomas
Lewis, miner, has been arrested on
n charge of setting fire to the Cata-
lima forests, where 100000 feet of
timber were destroyed. A miner who
was with Lewis claims that Lewis
became incensed because pine needles
hurt his feet and set fire to them,
causing the most disastrous forest
fires ever known in the southwest.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
Too Anxious.

It was at wedding, and as the soon.to.be
welded couple walked down the aisle Of the
little church embarrassment was plainly
written on the face Of both; but when, in re:
Spouse to the question by the minister II
either Of them knew Of any reason why they
came boldly forth from each the answer II
do" the evident embarrassment on their
part was changed to one Of real on the part
Of the clergyman.-Harper's Monthly.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16

Lincoln, Neb., June 13.-William j.
Bryan, with Mrs. Bryan and the chill
dren, left yesterday evening for Chi
cago. At that place Mr.. Bryan was
Joined by Senator Jones, chairman Of
the democratic national committee,
and Col. NJ. c. Wetmore, Of st. Louis,
and the three will 60 to Wisconsin
on u fishing trip. Charles A. Towne
Ia expected to join them in Wiscon-
sin, but Mr.. Bryan disclaims any
knowledge of conference on the
vice presidency.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
America's GRAND Old woman.

Mrs. Julia Ward Howe was born q
day later than Queen Victoria and has
long ranked as one of the worlds
grand old women. She celebrated her
eighty-frst birthday few days ago
in Boston, and paper there says:
"Serene and sweet, this marvellous
woman shows no burden Of years; the
calm, hopeful buoyancy of a youthful
vigor that has made her such power
In the land is still hers, and she looks
out upon the worlds affairs with un-
dimmed eyes and optimistic faith"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
Ia Tired of Wandering.

indianapolis, Ind, June 14.-John
Z. Sullivan, formerly clerk of Marion
county, who fed in 1889, under charge
of cmbezzling $4,000 Of public money,
returned to Indianapolis Wednesday
afternoon. He came here from Green
Castle, Ind. He says that after II
years of wandering he wants to face
his accusers. When Sullivan left he
went direct to Canada, where he re-
NAMED several years.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
TWO Hundred Boers Surrender.

ventorsdorp, June 12.-Two hun
dred and fifty Beers have surrendered
to Gen. Hunter and the remainder in
this district have promised to give up
their arms.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
CRASHED INTO STREET CAR.
A Santa 20 Freight Train Causea the Death
OF Three Persons and the Injary OF
Several Othore

Hutchinson, Kan, June 14.-Three
persons were killed and several badly
hurt here last night by a Santa Fe
freight train backing into loaded
street car on the Main street cross
ing. The killed are: Mrs. ]. s. Pat
ton, Mrs. George Koon and Mrs. VIII
liam Burtch. Among those who were
badly injured are George Koon, Mrs.
George White and Mrs. Dan Conkling.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
In Business so Years.

The oldest business man in Phila-
delphia is Frederick Fraley, who cele-
brated his ninety-sixth birthday q
few days ago. He has been in active
business so years and still goes to
his Office daily as president of q saw
ings bank. When Mr.. Fraley was a
boy Of 10 he assisted President Mon
roe to lay the cornerstone of an arse
nal at Philadelphia. His eyesight OF
late has been failing, but otherwise
his faculties are almost unimpaired.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
New Power in the Commercial World.

A new power has arisen in the
world of commerce. Jonathan Ogden
Armour, aged IS, is in control of the
Armour millions and an army of 10000
employees. This means the control of
the enormous business Of the firm,
which reaches around the world and
amounts to $150,OO0,OoO year. The
death of p. d. Armour, Jr., left the
elder son the sole surviving repre-
sentative of this generation Of Ar
mOurs
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
Mira aouid's slater n Plague Nurse

When the plague scare struck San
Francisco and the Chinese quarter
was quarantined and shut off from the
rest Of the world there was still one
white woman who went into the quar-
ter each morning and came out again
only when darkness had fallen over
the city. The courageous woman
was Miss Ella May Clemmons, sister
Of Mrs. Howard Gould, who for sew
eral months has been acting rs n
Catholic missionary to the Chinese.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
s,.,l WORLD @ o.ed Down.

Muncie, Ind. June 1.-THE Mid
land steel works closed down at mid
night last night for an indefinite
period, with the notice posted "Or
ders Short" One thousand men are
affected. It is an adjunct Of the
American Sheet Steel company.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16

Sioux Falls, S. D., June 13.-The
twenty-eighth stated meeting Of the
supreme lodge, Ancient Order Of
United Workmen, and the eighth
stated meeting of the superior lodge.
Degree of Honor, are in session here.
There are 400 representatives present
from all parts Of the United States
and Canada.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
rbousauds oolae to Kansas

Topeka, Kan, June 1S.-Every train
west is packed with men going to the
Kansas wheat belt to assist in the
harvest. Two lines were SO crowded
with men who were beating their
passage that the train crew was pow
erless to remove them and was COM
PEELED to carry the harvesters to their
destination.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
who the ChIne,e .Boxers- Are.

The Chinese "boxers," whose out
RACES have set not only China but all
Europe by the ears, correspond in
principle, at least, somewhat closely,
according to Rev. +. W. Royal, who
has just returned from the "Flowery
Kingdom" with the old know-noth-
ing party in the United States. AS
the war cry Of the know-nothings
was "America for Americans" SO that
of the boxers" is "China for China
menu
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
VIII, a.k for T.vlor.s Ex,radIt,or.

Frankfort, KY, June 12.-Sherif
Suter held conference with Com
monwealth's Attorney Franklin yes.
terday and afterward said that re.
QUESTION for the extradition Of W. S.
Taylor will be asked, but that he will
be too busy to so to indianapolis
with the requisition for several days.
Attorney General Taylor, of Indiana,
who Is here, does not believe Gov.
Mount will honor the requisition.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
A .N1n.her., Heavily FIped.

Kansas City, NO., June 14.-Police
Judge McAuley put prohibitive
tariff on "mashing" in this city by
assessing q fine of $500 against
George Mclaughlin, charged with
standing on street corners and max
ing himself obnoxious to girls going
and coming from work.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
R.,u,.. tn uonor IN. n, ou,.,,,ou.

indianapolis, Ind, June 14.-Gov.
Mount last night issued n statement
declining to honor requisition from
Gov. Beckham, Of Kentucky, for the
return to that state of William S.
Taylor, who Is under Indictment for
completely in IN alleged plot which
resulted in the assassination of Gov.
Goebel.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
I,l,rol. central inca strlha

carbondale, Ill, June 12.-The
traclEmen employed on the st. Louis
division of the Illinois Central rail-
road went out on n strike yesterday
for higher wages. All the men along
the line named from East st. Louis to
this city IRE involved. The strike r.
for Is cents per hour.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
Masonic Home In Texas.

Fort Worth. Tex, June 1.-THE
Masonic widows and orphans home
Of Texas. was formally dedicated by
the grand lodge of masons, assisted
by representatives from about 100
lodges. There is an endowment OF
about $4,000, which, with yearly
contribution from the grand lodge.
nroYides for the support.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
III. Position Cannot b. srlsundsrs.ood.

Albany, N. Y, June 1a.-0ov.
Roosevelt reiterated his former state
ment relative to accepting the vice
presidential nomination on the repub-
lican ticket, which he has absolutely
declined. II have nothing to add"
said the governor, "to what have al
ready said. My decision is irrevo-
cable"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
A Prsaoher.s Conscience Money.

Rev. George Shepherd, Methodist
clergyman Of Deansboro, N. Y, has
sent $40 to bank ut 1lion to be kept
until claimed by merchants from
whom he purloined fruit when he was
q small boy in that town. II there
are no claimants in 80 days the
money is to be given to the public
library.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
GOV. BRAKES PHILANTHROPY
He win Give Drake Univsrsity st Dies
Moinss 100000. Making Total OF
100000 from Him.

Des Moines, Ia, June 13.-Ex-Gov.
Drake, of Centerville, who is here at
tending the commencement exer-
cises of the Drake university, an
nounced that he had made the uni
versity o joint heir with his i've chill
dren in his will. His property is val
ued at 100000, and the university
will receive 100000. Gov. Drake has
already contributed 100000 in various
benefactions to promote the institu-
ton.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
A Clergyman Convicted Of Mauslaush..r

A Clergyman Convicted Of Manslaughtsr
Richmond, Va, June 12.-At Law
renceville yesterday the jury In the
case of Rev. J. E. Riddick, who killed
DR.. W. H. Temple, brought in q YER
dict of manslnughter and fixed the
punishment at three years in the
penitentiary,