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Evening star., 1901-02-05
RUMORED RAILROAD DEAL.
Missouri Pacific Said to Have Secure'
the G. and E. 1.

HISsOurI FHCInC SWIU 10 iHVe ScCUFeU
the G. and f. 1.
NEW YORK, February 5.-It was re-
ported In Wall street today that the Mis-
souri, Pacific Railway Company had secured
control of the Chicago and Eastern Illinois
railroad. Officials of the Missouri Pacific
declined to confirm or deny the report. 1t
is intimated in circles close to the manage
ment, however, that it is not the Missouri
Pacific which has taken the control, but
the st. Louis Southwestern, which in turn
is controlled by the Missouri Pacific. The
Chicago and Eastern Illinois main line sex
tends southerly from Chicago to Thebes,
on the Mississippi river.
Evening star., 1901-02-05
THE MCPHERSON ON A REEF.
Government Transport Strikes West
of MatanZas, Cuba.

HAVANA, February 8. The United
States transport Mcpherson struck on a
reef eight miles west of Matanzas In a fog
yesterday morning while on her way from
New York TO Ma tanZas. She ran up on the
reef about half her length. Her bow is
four feet out OF water, but there is plenty
of water astern of the vessel. All the pas
senger5 were transferred in the ships
boats and the freight is being unloaied.
Maj. Baker has sent six tugs from Ha-
yana TO assist in pulling the Mcpherson off
the reef. Capt. Hall, superintendent of
transportation, who Is in charge OF the ves-
sci. says she Is not leaking and Is ~es,ng
easy. There is not much running. and
there IS no immediate danger unless A
nOrther strikes in.
The transport Mcpherson, August last
went ashore of Fortune Island, off the
Bahama group. with about 40 men and
officers of the 9TH Infantry on board Sne
was three miles out of her course aad the
night was squalIy. The soldiers were land
ell without any disorder or loss of life AMI
she was fOated August ) without sustain
Ing any damage.
The Mcpherson is one of the finest shins
In the West India transport service. She was
formerly the Netherlands American liner
Obdam, and for years was in the service
between New York, Boulogne and Rotter-
dam. She was built at Belfast Ireland in
1s>o. by Harland & Woln. of steel She is
4lU feet long, has 80 feet beam and is IS
feet deep.
Evening star., 1901-02-05
Marine Corn. order

Capt. A. S. McLemore. on recruiting duty
at San Francisco, has been ordered to COM
mand the marines at the. naval training
station, San Francisco, relieving Capt. E.
r. Lowndes, who is granted three months
leave of absence on account Of sickness.
Evening star., 1901-02-05
SPECIAL ORDER ASKED.

Mr.. Mercer Wants n Day to Consider
District Building Bills.
Mr.. Mercer has introduced resolution
setting apart February II for the consid
Grafton in the House of the bills recently
reported by the committee on public build
ings and grounds.
This order will include the bill for the
municipal building and for the temple of
justice.
Evening star., 1901-02-05
BASE BALL PLAYERS SIGNED.
Milwaukee Club. American Leagu,
Takes in Former Members.

Takes in Former Members.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
MILWAUKEE, Wis, February 5.-From
private sources it is learned that the Mill
waukee club of the American League has
signed every player of last seasons team
except David Fultz. This includes Pitchers
Reidy, Rettger, Sparks, Catchers Spier.
Smith and one other. Anderson, first base
Gilbert, second base; Conroy, short: Burke
third base; Hallman, left field Waldron.
right field and Duffy for manager and
center field.
Evening star., 1901-02-05
Mrs. T.. C, Platt Has a Relapse,

NEW YORK, February 5.-Mrs. T. c.
Platt, wife of Senator Piatt, was reported
at the Fifth Avenue Hotel as not so we'll
today as she was yesterday. and there was
some apprehension felt about her condi-
ton
Evening star., 1901-02-05
Prof. e. E. Salisbury Dead.

NEW HAVEN, Conn.,. February 5.-Prof.
Edward Eldridge Salisbury, quarter Of a
century ago an authority on Sanscrit and
comparative philology in Yale College, died
today, in his eighty-seventh year.
Evening star., 1901-02-05

Death of EA-JudEe n. b. Todd.
NEW YORK. February 5.-Robert B.
Todd. formerly justice Of the supreme court
Of Louisiana, died last night at the home Of
his daughter. Mrs. 8. B. Daniels, in Brook
lyn.
Evening star., 1901-02-05
sergeant-at-Arm. e..,e~

Sergeant-at-Arins CaasoM Ill.
Mr. Henry Casson, sergeant-at-arms of
the House, is confined to his room by an
attack of grip. He was sitting up today,
but Is still too weak to attend the sessions
of the House.
Evening star., 1901-02-05

The Evening Star 10 the
only afternoon paper In
Washington that receives
the dispatches of the Assoc
cfated Press. Ii In there
fore the only one In which
the reader can nnd tho
complete news of the
world, directly transmit-
ted by telegraph. up to
the moment Of going to
press.
Evening star., 1901-02-05
WARM WELCOME TO KAISER.
With King Edward He Reaches L0I
don This Morning.

LONDON. February 5.-Emperor William
and King Edward arrived In London at rs
pm. from Windsor, and drove in an open
carriage to Marlborough House. followed
by their suites. Emperor William every
where received the warmest welcome. and
exhibited every sign of pleasure.
Evening star., 1901-02-05
Amendments RuIed Out.

Mr.. McComas spoke against the amend
ments, and said further erection OF poles
and the stringing of wires should be stop
ped In the District of Columbia. He was
satisfied the amendments would act as q
repeal of existing law.
The president of the Senate decided that
the amendments were out Of order.
Mr.. Allison said he regretted that the peo.
PIE who live east of Rock creek have not
the same opportunity to secure electric
Daily camera., 1901-04-29
BOULDER'S FIRE, SERVICE.
1t II So Excellent That Insurance Com
paniss Should Pay For 1t.

1t Il So Excellent That Insurance Com
paniss Should Pay For 1t.
Chief Fonda and Aldermen Johnston
and Casaday Of the police and FIRE board
drove over the city today to locate places
for boxes in the proposed extension OF
the FIRE alarm service.
"We're getting so good a FIRE depart
ment here" said Alderman Casaday,
shat believe the insurance companies
should help rs pay all the expense OF its
maintenance. Boulder is doing more
than any other TOW Of its size 10 preven,
fires-why shouldn't the insurance com.
panies be taxed to pay for it? I had here
a representative of the New Zealand
one Of the largest underwriting com
panies in the world, few days ago.
showed him what Boulder was doing tc
perfect her FIRE service and be said his
company would willingly stand tax o'
SIS year, such as is proposed in the
ordinance have offered"
Daily camera., 1901-04-29
Mckinley S|0||S
On G|e0| 1[Ip
M'KINlEY EN- ROUTE.
r. esident Of the Nation Starts on Hts Grand
National Tour

r, e.ident ofthe Nation Starts on Hts Grand
National Tour
Washington, April 2o-The start was
made at 1890 o'clock this morning. with
Frank Larmond as engineer and w. W..
Albright as conductor. Both are trusted
employees OF the Southern railway The
Southern Railway company will have
charge OF the train from Washington to
New Orleans and at this point the party
and train will come under the super
vision of the Southern Pacific railroad.
The train, which Is practically new, is
made up of seven cars. The presidents
own car. the Olympia. is in the rear Of
the train. Next to the engine is the com.
bination baggage and smoking car. fol
flowed by the new dining car with a
capacity Of forty people. The next two
are compartment cars, with seven state
rooms and two drawing rooms each. The
fifth and sixth cars are handsome l =
section drawing cars.
The president will retain the Olympia
as far as San Francisco. and there will
be transferred TO the Lucania, one Of the
hnest private cars in existence. in which
he will make the return trip to the east.
The Olympia is 7, fec, long. has hve
private rooms anC o..- s.ll section. and
will accommcd Ate nine persons. The
Lucania has accommodations for IS peo
pie. Tue prssicsas and MIS- Mckinley
will have their meals serveo in their own
car.
Great crowds cheered the president
when he and Mrs Mckinley arrived ten
minutes before the train started. Friends
, sent flowers which fairly loaded the cars.
As the train started mighty cheer went
up from the crowd. Th. first stop of
importance will be at Memphis to-
morrow,
Daily camera., 1901-04-29
SOME BLOOD FOR BRIT0NS.

Cape Colony, April 2o-The British
have killed g Beers, taken s. prisoners
and accepted surrender of 81 others
within the last few days. The capture
of lager Yesterday resulted IN killing
seven Beers and capturing many. A
large number of horses and cattle were
taken by the British. Skirmishes are
frequent.
Daily camera., 1901-04-29
PRESERVES THE BULLET.

You hear men every now and then des.
cant upon battles of the civil war. but
you are not always sure about them.
Abe Kent doesn't talk much about the
battle Of Gettysburg but he can let you
feel bullet in one of his wrists. which
lodged there from gun in the hands Of
the enemy and has staid there ever since.
1t doesn't bother, so Abe keeps it IS a
menento Of hot time on that Fl I'D that
day.
Daily camera., 1901-04-29
GG|n|0|l l[0|e0
By C0l1ID0|S
GERMANS WERE EATEN.

Kaiser Starts Expedition to Panish the
Man Eaters.
Sydaey, N. S. w., April 28-Herr
Mercke, German millionaire, who was
cru sing in his yacht. and Herr Caro-, his
private secretary. we're recently murder.
ed by natives OF the island Of New Brit
ain. of the northeast coast Of Papua.
Herr Caro's body was eaten.
Emperor William has ordered Cap
tain Passchew, of the German second
class cruiser Hansa, to comm and pun
tive expedition from China 10 avenge
the murder of Herr Mercke.
Daily camera., 1901-04-29
DIED OF POISON

tho fhysicians.
St Louis. April 2o-Mrs Fanny Fried.
burg attempted to kill herself and two
young daughters by placing poison in
ice cream they all ate. The woman died
in great agony. but the children will live.
She left letter IN which she expressed
the hope that her husband would be hap
py with some other woman.
Daily camera., 1901-04-29
ROBBERS GET $1,000

Aud the Explosion Desteoys the Bank That
They Robbed.
Ashtabula. O.. April 7o-The safe in a
private bank was blown open early this
morning and ERE followed. The build
ing was a wooden structure and was de
stroyed. OF the totll loss Of $1o.o 900 the
robbers got away with $4,000.
Daily camera., 1901-04-29
OUT OF POLITICS.

Mrs James H. Baker vetoed a PROPOSE.
ton at Saturdays meeting of the Boul
der Women's club to have the candidacy
of Mrs Gardiner for school director en-.
dorsed. Mrs Baker favors a woman for
director and is for Mrs Gardiner. but she
led successful fight against endorse
ment because she was unwilling to have
the club eater the realm Of politics.
Daily camera., 1901-04-29
F|0||Chye Void
S0yS P0|le|
THE FRANCHISE VOID.

Denver's New Lighting Contract Knoeksd
Out In Court
Denver, April 2o-Judge Palmer today
decided that the ci.y's contract with the
Lacombe company to furnish arc lights
was invalid. but the company could fur
nish lights to domestic consumers.
Daily camera., 1901-04-29
BRlGANDS FROM ITALY.

New York. April 7o-The Herald pub
fishes statement that Italy is shipping
brigands to the United States. Three Of
them are under police surveillance at
Kansas City. Others are going to other
western cities.
Daily camera., 1901-04-29
WATER IS RECEDING.

Cincinnati. O.. April 2o-The river is
falling rapidly, People are preparing to
return to their homes in the submerged
districts and factories are preparing TO
resum. WORK.
Daily camera., 1901-04-29
EIGHT SOLDIERS DEAD.

Cannes, France. April 29-The bar
racks Of the Ith artillery burned this
afternoon and eight soldiers we're suf
fccated to..dea,h. Nearly 50 others we're
badly injured.
Daily camera., 1901-04-29
GOV. ORMAN SIGNS.

Denver, April 7o-Before leaving for
Fort Collins today. Governor Orman
signed the legislative apportionment
bill, making new legislative districts. and
the bill concerning mavericks and com.
pelling vestibules in all street cars.
Daily camera., 1901-04-29
SOLD TIE PRIVILEGES.

Marriage licenses we're issued today by
Clerk Ingram in favor of Fred Lebrecht
of Dennison, Texas, and Mary M. Stew
enson of St. Joe. Mo-; Hector J. Robe.
taille Of Che> enne, Wyo., and Miss Mar
garet Cummings of Louisville, Colo.
Daily camera., 1901-04-29
HONORS FOR C0NGER.

Denver. April 2o-Minister Conger,
who is en- route home to Des Moines
from China. will be received by com.
mittee when he arrives here tomorrow.
upon which are Governor Orman, Sena.
tor Patterson and other notable citizens.
He will be given reception at Denver
~l,h
Daily camera., 1901-04-29
GILMORE RETRACTS.

Denver. April 2o-James Gilmore was
on the stand again today and was forced
to admit that be did not believe that Sam
Strong blew up his own mine, the Strong
mine at Victor.
Daily camera., 1901-04-29
At entt0a.

The Young Woman's Christian Tenn.
perance Union hold their next meeting
on Tuesday, April 80. at p. m. at the
home Of Mrs Avery. I4th and Pine.
The Presbyterian church will be oc.
cupied at the time Of the regular meet
ing.
Daily camera., 1901-04-29
WISCONSIN TOWN BURNED.

Wantanoma, Wis. April 2a-The busi.
ness pcrtion Of this town burned today.
Loss $500, 900.
Daily camera., 1901-04-29
Advertised Letter List.

Following is the list of unclaimed let
ters for the week ending April II 1901
at Boulder, Colo., posiofice.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-07-29

The passenger department Of the
Rock Island railway announces the
lowest rates to Cleveland on account
of the C. A. II. encampment Ceptem.
ber to IL, that have been accorded
the Old Soldiers since 1887. The
rate is less than one fare for the
round trip Tickets viii be on sale
from stations west Of the Missouri
rvier, September Z to 10 '1cluslye and
will be good to return up 70 and in
cluding September 10, but the return
limit may be extended until October 6
by depositing the tckets with joint
agent before September 10 and pay
ing fee Of fifty cents.
The trip TO Cleveland will be one
Of much pleasure and enjoyment The
extremely low rate made by the Rock
Island will make It possible for large
numbers Of the Old Soldiers and
their friends to go at a very small ex.
pense. From Cleveland there will be
cheap rates in effect enabling those
who desire to visit the Pan.American
exposition and this trip TO Buffalo can
be made either by rail or boat
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-07-29
A 10Th CENTURY MARVEL
Doctors Who Treat and Cure Patients
Without Pay, This is What the
Brltish Doctors are Doing at Their
Office at iis East Oklahoma Ave-,
over 5Grke's Grocery.

A stan of eminent physicians and
surgeons from the British Medical
Institute have, at the urgent solicita-
tion Of a large number Of patients
under their care in This country ei.
tablished a permanent branch Of th,.
Institute in this city, at 11s Oklahoma
avenue. over Burke's grocery.
These eminent gentlemen have de-
clded to give their services entirely
free for three months medicines ex-
cepted) to all invalids who call upoi
them for treatment between now and
August 10. these services consist not
only Of consultation, examination, aud
advice but also all minor surgical op-
erations.
The object ia pursuing this course
i5 to become rapidly and personally
acquainted with the sick and afflicted
and under no conditions will any
charge whatever be made for any
services rendered for three months
to all who cali before August 10.
The doctors treat all forms Of dis
ease and deformities, aud guarantee
cure in every case they undertake.
At the first interview thorough ex.
animation is made and. II incurable
you are frankly and kindly told SO
also advised against spending your
money for useless treatment.
Male and female weakness, catarrh
and catarrhal deafness. also rupture,
goitre. cancer all skin diseases. and
all diseases Of the rectum, are posi-
lively cured by their new treatment.
Or. II. A. McChesney the chief asso-
ciate surgeon of the institute, is in
personal charge.
Office hours from a. M, till 8
| p. m.
No Sunday hours.
Special Notiee-If you can not call,
seld stamp for question blank for
\ home treatment.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-07-29
CRIMINAL POCKET RECORDS.

The Leader Printing company is
publishing for the use of county
sheriffs. United States marshals, con-
stables, etc., who have occasion to
use them, hooks for complete des-
cription OF criminals. These are
called Criminal Pocket Records They
are pocket size, being about 4A in
ches wide by inches long, bound in
full flexible Russia, and contain 100
pages with index in front. The spaces
for filing out include the name of the
person wanted. where born, residence,
height, age, complexion, color of hair
and eyes, teeth, etc. 1t also gives t.e
occupation, when and wherc iast seen,
place for complete description OF
clothes worn, for family history, asso-
ciates, and all other information which
is regarded as pertinent in the des-
cription of criminals.
These books are sold Tor $1,000 a
dozen, and for the purpose of intro
ducing them, a sample copy will be
mailed. free of charge, upon the re
ceipt Of $3.50.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-07-29

Several sheriffs in Oklahoma, as
well as United States marshals, are
using these books now, and they are
OF the opinion that nothing can be
made which will serve the purpose
better. By iusng these books it al
lows the officer to have a complete
description of all criminals for whom
he is looking, in a compact form
which he can carry in his pocket.
Address all orders and remittances
to Leader Printing Co.,
Guthrie, Okla.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-07-29
In Honor Of Miss Burns.

Mr.. and Mrs John DeBois entertain
ed in honor of Miss Georgia Burns OF
Kansas City, last night at their pleas
ant home on East Harrison avenue
Many OF The young people were pres
ent and had a thoroughly enjoyable
evening Music instrumental and
vocal, and refreshments were features
OF the evening Miss Burns is the
guest OF her uncle, w r. WEIGH ant
will be here until the nrst Of septem
ber
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-07-29

Cleveland Is making a special EFFORT
to take the best care possible Of the
Veterans as well as visitors and ar
ford them every opportunity for a
pleasant and enjoyable time while IN
the city. The new soldiers monu
ment located In the public square win
be completed; the electric lighting
effects OF this monument, It is said.
viii eclipse anything of its kind here
tofore attempted in this country
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-07-29
Notarles Appointed.

Secretary Grimes issued notarial
commissions 20 the following appli
cants today.
For Comanche county; 3. NJ. Par
menter, Lawton; b. c. Krause, Law
ton. William II. Hardin. Lawton; j
L. Guest, Lawton.
l.. e. Kayhrl of Guthrie, was ap
pointed for Logan county.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-07-29
LULU KENNEDY DENIED BOND.
Scripps-McRae Press Assn.

Kansas city Mo-, July 27.--Judge
Mofford has refused bond for Lulu
Kennedy. under conviction for killing
her husband. The bond had been
fixed at $4,000 and two business men
offered to assume. but Judge Wofford
was not satisfied with the security of
fered
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-07-29
whnt ruo oents VIII Do.

II will bring relief TO suferers
from Asthma or consumption, even ia
the worst cases. This is about what
one does Of Foiey's Honey and Tar
costs. Isn't y worth a trial?
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-07-29

what has become Of the old fosh
ioned woman who, when o thunder
storm threatened, would Ny with her
children into the cellar?
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-07-29

It is said of an Atchison family it
distress that they have rich kin. Isn't
this all the more reason why you
should help them?
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-07-29
Perry Va. MuIhall.

Perry and Mulhall will cross bats
tomorrow at the latter place in a red
hot game Of base ball Harry over
Jay, Eugene Burke and Tony Finch
win assist the Mulhal nine in skin
ming the Perry gang.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1901-01-18
WOuld Dabblp i'm OIL.

Owing to the desire of the gentlemen
concerned to keep their departure q
secret the REGISTER refrained from
stating that George Bowlus and L. G.
Beatty have gone to Texas to look in
to. that new oil we'll, not exactly into
the well either, but into the field
They departed Tuesday and unless the
rush is too great will likely pick up
some land or leases, as Mr.. Beatty is
an old time expert in the oil business
and has been for years a trusted ad-
visor and agent for the Standard Oil
Company. These gentlemen already
own some oil land in Ohio which they
gathered in some time ago land which
pays them a nice living every month
The new gusher in Texas which flows
$4,000 barrels daily, worth eighty
cents barrel, is the greatest find in
the oil history of the world. If these
gentlemen can manage to bite off more
than they can chew there is plenty of
money lying around town idle to form
company and prospect the property
for all it is worth. And in any even
here's 'opin' Beatty and Bowlus be
come Billonairs.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1901-01-18
Why Didn't Solomon Try This 2

Judge Stillwell of the district court
yesterday had much the same PROPOSE
ton to settle as puzzled Solomon Of
old, who decided by threatening to
halve the child claimed by two moth
ers. Stillwell has better plan, told
thus in the Chanute Tribune:
"Since the separation of John Hen
neman and his wife of this city, they
have each been making an effort to
get possession of their child, Frank.
The case came up beforeJudge Still
well at lola yesterday and the point
at issue was whether his or her par
ents should be given possession OF the
child. G. A. Cox represented the
mother and $. G. Brown the father
The matter was adjusted satisfactory r
by Judge Stillwell placing the child Zoo
the care of its grandparents. Mr.. and
Mrs. b. F. Nye of this city for two
years, subject to a further order Of
the court at the expiration of ths'
time.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1901-01-18
The Booze That Never Came.

Somewhere in lola there is a heart
that is sore, a being that is pale and
thin with disappointed hopes. If he
knows the song he is probably hum
ming drearily to himself the tune of
''rhe Letter Never Came, but substi-
tutfng "booze" for "letter." And he
has probably sworn between times,
cursed the postoffice and the Hayner
Distilling Company-probably got up
this morning and cussed again because
he had to miss his mornings morning.
And all the time the letter which he
wrote to the whiskey company at St.
Louis, is posted at the lola post office:
1.-THE Hayner Company, st. Louis"
while stamped across the face
where the public may read is: "Held
for want of postage" The gentleman
forgot to put two cent stamp on his
letter and his money will lie there un-
til doomday unless he digs up two
cents more,
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1901-01-18
Long Distance Central Office.

The Missouri and Kansas Long Dis
lance Telephone line is surely though
slowly making of lola central point
on its southeastern Kansas lines.
First it built it here from Fort Scott,
connecting lola with the Joplin zinc
country and numerous towns in Mis-
souri,. Last month it finished its line
from Ottawa here from the north and
carried it on south to Chanute and
the southern part of the State 1t has
"A line finished from Wichita to Edo
RADIO and is coming this way, and in
time will bring it into lola. There
will then be four lines radiating
from lola, all centered at G. b. Spen-
GERS drug store. The other day "a
new switch board was shipped in and
stored there with II nice easy chair.
and it looks very much as if the Com
pany was preparing to make this
central Office and probably put some
talkative young lady in charge. If no
one objects the REGISTER extends the
unanimous consent of the town that
this be done.