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Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1901-06-15

The awning of the Doe Kohl,
Waun, CarrIck stores is being
painted.
Banner has completed painting
the Union school house and it
shows up tasteY.
Children's day exercises will be
held at the Methodist church to-
morrow. Sabbath, morning. All
are invited to be present.
A fractions horse on the race
track at the picnic flew the track
in the race knocking a couple fell
lows over but no bones broken.
A heavy rain hit this SETON on
early Wednesday morning helping
the summer feed crops planted &
the wheat better grain.
The co operative grain elevator
at Solomon city has started and Is
paying 3 cents more a bushel for
wheat than the other elevators.
Imitators have been many; tho
ughtful people have learned that
true merit comes only with the
genuine Rocky Mountain Tea made
by Madison Medicine Co. 35cts.
Ask your druggist.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1901-06-15
SAD DEATH.

Our towa was shocked by 4 tel
egram that John Carroll had been
instantly killed on the railroad
west OF Ellis, He was son OF
Mr.. 6 Mrs. Corneleous Carroll of
our city. and one of the best boys
this town ever had. Started as a
section hand. sober and lndgstrlou2
hc worked np "a roadmaster from
Ellis to Oakley of the . P rail
Way. Had charge of the train TN
loading the steel rails west of Ellis,
accidentally tell on the train and
under the cars, killing him instan,
ly, He was about 80, leaving 6
wife and 3 children, and fortunate
ly some life insurance The body
was brought here to the home o
his sorrow ng parents. and the tu-
neral largely attended hY sympa-
fhizing friends Friday morning.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1901-06-15

The Band picnic was a complete
success. a big crowd being present
from all parts of the county; two
interesting ball games,, Ellis defea
ting a picked nine and winning
.S15; while Victoria won $25 by
defeating LaCrosse,
The racing was amusing to many
while there was plenty of amuse-
ment for all who attended
At night at the ball the hal
was crowded and a good time en-
joVed. And the Band feel THANH
full for the liberal patronage they
having cleared about 5000 for the
daY.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1901-06-15

Quite number drove out from
here on Thursday to the church
dedication at Chengy.
The rock for the new tank on
the west side of town are being
unloaded.
The enlargement eff Yosts mill is
progressing nicely and looms up
and the foundation of the new ele
vator progresses.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1901-06-15

The Presbyterian church is be-
ing repaired on the inside.
The PMS, meet at Mrs. e. q,
Brosius hext Tuesday.
Cherries are now ripe and very
plentiful In this section.
Fine line of Boys Sherts just
rece6ved at LaVengOOd's store.
Fourth of July will be here IN
8 weeks,
Reports from all parts of the
county give promiseof good crop
of wheat.
Ready-to-wear LBdies Tailor
made SUITS at ZesgEers.
John EarlenbaHgh's brother has
returned here to help thro' harvest
Mrs. Saum handsomely enter
tanned the Presbyterian Ladies Aid
society at tea Thursday evening
The roof is being put on tho new
residence Of MIR. GrenelI in south
part of town.
Boys and MEMS Sltits. A new
lot just received at Zelgler's Dry
Goods & Clothing store.
Henry Meyer is preparing to
take taip east and see old friends
and the Buffalo Exposition.
The Ladies of the Presbyterian
church will give an Ice Cream so
clal next Wednesday,
Don't get side-tracked in bu-
siness, Dullnes sometimes passes
for death, Men with brains reach
the goal Rocky Mountain Tea
puts grav matter into ones head.
35 cts. Ask your druggist.
Ed Overstreet of Ellis got tired
of dodging officers, and leaving
home and Is serving his 80 days &
soon be out again, Eorker & Lin
Edwards moved to Colorado and
went INTO business there.
Jennie = to have a round beauti
ful neck wiggle your head from
side to side every night and take
Rocky Mountain Tea. It is q short
cut to q graceful form, 35 cts.
| Ask Your Druggist. s.szess- -
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1901-06-15
I. M. YOst milling Go

have just received three car loads
of Headers, two car loads of Wa
gons, and d lot of new Binders,
Also have some good, End hand
headers for sale, You can save
money and get the best machines
that are made by looking over
the bargains they are now offering
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1901-06-15

The Doctors told me my cough
was incurable One minute Cough
cure made me we'll man. Norris
Silver, North Stratforti, N Il.
Because you've not found relief
from Q stubborn cough, dost dis
pair One minute Cough cure has
cured thousands aad vail cure you.
lSafe aud sure. &c FareY.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1901-06-15
Dress1aaking.

Mrs. Klrkman and Mrs, Scott
are now prepared to do Dress
making or Family sewing. Give
them q call at 1st dwelling west
of Goedall shop, W Nam street.
James Brown of Portsmouth,
Va. over so years Of age suffered
for years with a had sore on his
on his face. PHYSICIANS could not
help him. DeWitt's Witch hazel
Salve cured him permanently.
j c Farley.
The Supreme court has affirmed
the decision of this court in the
Schoenthaller Bros. whiskle cases,
which means they must pay their
fine 6 costs and 80 days IN Jail the
same as all the others did. Their
great mistake was in not submit
ting evidence and no jury would
have convicted.
Wednesday night lot of stan
gers with pistols in their belts &
drunk tried to run the town. The
town will soon be full of harvest
hands, some rough ones, and May
or PenRSy should have some notices
printed and pasted on the poles
warning strangers to behave them.
selves, that all ordinances will be
enforced and those arrested will
be required to work In the chain
gang on the streets. Best MP the
cussedness before it commences.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1901-06-15
Suberban lots 4 sale.

In sonth east part OF town near
the creek fine building lots with
abundance of water Guaranteed
An acre cultivated lot
A lot $50 by 425 feet in wheat.
4 2 acre lot full of fruit trees
with baIn and well. Z rnnmed
bonse kasY terms,
Apply at Free Press Office
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1901-06-15

The bilious, tired, nervous man
cannot successfully compete with
his healthy rival, DeWitt's Little
Early Risers, the famous pills for
constipation will remove the ca sc
of your troubles. j G Farley
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1901-06-15
Dr.. Miles
Heart Gore

is a heart and blood tonic of
unequaled power and never
fails to benefit if taken in time.
Sold by druggists on guarantee.
DR.. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1901-06-15

Mrs. James Reeder visited To
peka on Wednesday,
Yost put an awning IN front of
his new Office.
You can find Infants long and
short White Dresses at ZeSgtes''s.
New potatoes are in our market
at 50 a bushel.
Miss Bessie Leahy IS now help
ing in the County clerks Office.
The Merry-go round came up
from the picnic and set-up near
Roblnson's stable.
Bagley, the Greenhouse man,
was here Saturday with some very
pretty plants.
New line of WRAPPERS just
opened up at ZEIGLER'S.
The Delay house is being repair
ed and is to be a boarding house
during harvest.
Carpenter Cooks family are now
here and living on east Jones street
N the Treat house.
And Schlyer got in another car
of headers this week preparing for
the big harvest, commencing with
in a couple weeks.
Eczema. salt rheum, tetter, ivy
poisoning chatting and all skin tor
lures are quickly cured by DeWitts
Witch Hazel Salve- The certain
pile cure. ]. & Farley.
Cephus Grass has returned to
our town from his trip to Pennsyl
vania and Is now running the Gee
Grass store.
Judge Robbins has enough faith
IN the validity OF his homestead
claim on Sec. 32-13- -18 that he
has already contracted for & two
story barn, "a by 60, which means
a floral garden and park for the
City.
CLOSING. OUT SALE.
9 good Bicycles tor sale very
cheap, will run as good as new
| Also a new Sewing machine,
one of the best made, at low price
| See George Spencer,
Star Bicycle Shop Hays.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1901-06-15
New Drug store.

APPLEBAUGH'S new Drug
store, on North Main street, oppo,
site the depot, IS now open for bu
siness, General assortment of a
1st class drug store, new and fresh
drugs, cigars, stationery, brushes:
Everything IN handsome bottles
q gases, free from dust and dirt.
Prescriptions carefully filed.
GIVE us call.
Telephone No 50;
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1901-06-15
Sinking
Spells,

fainting, smothering, paIpita-
ton, pain in left side, shortness
of breath, irregular or intermit-
tent pulse and retarded circula-
ton ali come from a weak or
defective heart. Overcome
these faults by building up the
heart-muscles and making the
heart-nerves strong and vigor-
Gus. DR.. Miles Heart Cure
is the remedy to use. 1t is
the best.
81 had fainting and smother
ing spells, dizziness with a full
feeling in my head and deranged
stomach. heard of DR.. Miles,
Heart Cure and at once began its
use. I could see an improvement
after the first dose, and just two
bottles cured me completely"
N. LARzELIER, Romeo, Mich.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1901-06-15
PASTURE FOR HORSES.

l have room for a few more horses
at so cents month payable
monthly In advance, in my pasture
south side of town on creek. Plen
tY of shade, water and good grass
and handy to town. Freese.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1901-06-15

jamie Stehley drove over to
Rocks county tor months visit.
DR.. Snyder has returned from
his visit to K.C. Mrs, S will
visit friends there couple weeks
@Ladles Fancy Understands
aud Hose at Zeagters.
Court continued this week down
at Russell 10 the murder case.
Wat Zeigler has returned from
his trip to Nebraska and reports
Frank improving.
Another gentleman here Yester-
day who drove to the Gold fields
near Chetolah, ding out and ship
ped so pounds to have tested
A surgical operation is not neces
sary to cure piles. DeWitts witch
hazel salve saves all that expense
and never fails. Beware of coun-
terteits. j G Farley.
A new Phone was run to Schoen
thaler's restaurant yesterday. No
10.
One was run into Applebaugh's
new Drug store, No. so. Ado
it to your Phone card.
Mr.. Veale and others interested
In the Smokey gold fields are here
again and Developments awaited
Bird G Moore was up from his
Brookville home this week visiting
friends and looking after his wheat
field.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1901-06-15

MARES STRAYED.
Strayed from my place on the
Smokey Thursday. 10th, two dark
bay mares, one with white hind
feet, Last seen were goina west
along Peter JohnsQa& north line,
Address Wp, HOllenbeck,
HAYS P.Or
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1901-06-15
MARE LOST.

Strayed from. my farm ia Pleas
ant bill Friday. 10th a Bay ALare
with hi e scar on right shoulder,
s years old, breke to work. weighs
1900 or over. Finder will be Ee
warded on sending wpE.s 10 :tis
Office, or Henry Peleke,
Hays P 0
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1901-06-15
q MAre~

Laxative br0fno= Qlinine Tablets
the remedy that cures n cold in one Gay
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1901-06-15
Mill shut down.

If You want Flour or Feed,
stock up at once, our null will
shut down for about two months,
while We are increasing capacity,
I. M. lioat AiLEanQ Go,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-31

FIGHT IS BITTER
Both Factions Have Tickets for
Caucus Nominations and Corr
test is Hot.
.{Ry Associated prrss.)

COLUMBUS, O., Dec. so.-The Ohio
Legislature, which elects the successor
of Senator Foraker, commences here
next Monday. The party caucuses TO
nominate candidates for presiding officers
and other positions in both branches OF
the General Assembly will be held next
Saturday night. There is no opposition,
to the reelection Of Foraker, but there
is bitter contest in progress bearing
on the reelection of Senator Hanna
two years hence, as 1T is said that
majority Of Republican members viii be
reelected TO the next Assembly.
It is Gained by the Hanna men that
the present contes. is the same old fac
tional fight of 1929 over again :" The
Foraker men: claim that. thsNeslre simply
exercising their right to support their
friends.
Both factions have their respective
tickets flor the caucus nominations, ant!
they called the Hanna and the Foraker
tickets, as openly as the Designation al
the Democratic and Republican tickets
in campaigns. Four years ngo The con
test was carried into the Legislature 1t
is conceded by both sides that the results
of the caucuses next Saturday night will
be final.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-31
ARE ALL PUT UNDER ARREST
nv Associated Prcss.)

MEMPHIS. TENN, Dec. So--Four men
&o-dav killed j. NJ Rhea. railroad ensi-
noer. of yicksburg. who was a passeh-
Ger on the north-bound Yazoo and MISSES
sippi Valley train just out OF Leiiiil@'
Mississippi. They then took possession Oh
The train. compelled the engineer TO UNI
couple the engine and 10 carry them Oh
up the road, where they tired 10 eS
cape.
TEey were ali captured. Their names
are: Ashley Cooke, a. NJ. Phipps, rom
i,audardaie, and q man named S!ach-
man.
Cooke is u wealthy planter and mef-
chant of Cleveland. MISSISSIPPI. Phlpps
IS postmaster at Shelby; Lauderdale Is
relative of Phipps. Cooke had a revolver
Blaclsman and i4auderdalc each carried
Winchester rifles. Phipps was unarnaed.
Indignation is intense and it Is feared
there may be an attempt at lynching.
WAS SLEEPING.
The men boarded the north-bound train
10 return TO Shelby this morning. j. NJ.
Rhea, an engineer. Was on his way 10
Tutwiler under orders to take out q loco
motive there. He was sleeping on seat
in the sleeper when the passenger train
pulled out from Leland, at which point
Cooke and his friends boarded the car.
Walking zap the aisle the party came in
contact with Rhea's legs, which were eN-
tended out into the aisle as he SLEPT
Ehea was awakened and inquired what
was the matter. The members OF the
party stood there and discussed the situa-
lion angriiy for a While, and then the
cuartette went to the end of the car and
out on the platform. Very soon they re-
turned and going UP 10 Rhea told him
that they could not all stay in the same
car, that he would have to get out
Rhea remarked that in order to prevent
trouble he would have to do as they told
him. Thereunon, he started out of the
car. he had just reached the door when,
fl is claimed. the men opened fire upon
him. He fell where he stood. The train
returned to Leland TO leave the corpse.
AS soon as the station was reached Con-
ductor Mclaughlin went in search of the
Eheriff and peace officer
DROVE OTHERS OUT.
In the meantime the cuartette had
driven all out of the smoker and the adj
1accnt car during the run back 10 Le-
land, and when they arrived at that place
they went to the engine. aboard oil Which
was Engineer Delaney.
They covered him with guns and COM
pelled him to uncouple his engine, and
when the men mounted into the cab he
was ordered TO open the throttle and SEND
the engine down the track toward Shelby.
In the excitement of the moment Phlpps
became separated from his companions
and did not get away from Leland When
the sheriff arrived at the railroad he ar
rested Phipps The others were carried
on TO Shelby. Arriving there they ma"e
10 effort To conceal themselves, but Sal
CARRYING their weapons they waited for
the next train. on which they Travelled 10
Cleveland. where they were arrested with
cw trouble They were taken TO Shelby
and placed in jail.
yeader Of the cuartette. has. it is said
killed a number of men. He is charged
with the killing of negro last Friday
night in Shelby.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-31

patch from Washington setting iofti
that the principal military and naVel a't-
tborities there consider that war between
tho United States and Germany, sooner
or later, is inevitable.
The United States Ambassador ANDRE"
d. White informed the German news
paper men who called at the Embassy
to-day that the reports of the possibility
OF war. between the United States ana
Germany were the thinnest kind OF SEN
sational nonsense.
Not one of the authorities referred to
in the Tageblatt's dispatch. he added,
would. under any circumstances. DIS
close, should he hold an opinion, least OF
all when the relations between the two
countries are so good as at present
Moreover" said Mr.. White. president
Roosevelt, the commander-in-chief of
both the army and navy, it is Well known.
entertains not only official but personal
predictions for Germany. which have
been made known, not only officially to
the German officials. but which have long
been known between his friends. He
studied in Germany, reads and loves Ger
man literature. and has personal respect
for the German Emperor
"Any utterance of the kind alleged by
an officer of either service would be STERN
ly rebuked by President Roosevelt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-31
DIAMOND MEDAL
GIVEN SCHLEY
The Admiral Honored by Maryland
Junior Order American
Mechanics.
CBy Associated Prcss.)

WASHINGTON, .. c., Dee. 3o.-The
Maryland Councils CT the Junior Order
of United AI.1e. lean Mechanics tonight
presented to Rear--idnirai Winfield ).
.:chlc,Y Il magnificent medal studded with
diamonds as an evidence of their per-
sonal , atee mand ad-Irarion OF his ser
vice to the county. The presentation
took place in Admiral Scl..eys apart
ments in this city and was made by a
committee from the councils Which came
owe, from Baltimore on an afternoon
train. Rev. c. +. Wyatt, acting as
spokesman Of the committee, referred to
,.:irlt,<,l Schley-s participation in the
battle Of Santiago and his conduct fol-
lowing it, and added ti.at his unseltish-
ness had endeared him TO the hearts of
the American people. Referring to the
court OF inquiry, DR.. Wyatt said the peo-
pie had sympathlzed with ti,c Admiral
in the ordeal through which he had
passed. and had substituted the minors
ty report fo- that of the majority be.
cause thcy weighed opinions father than
counted them.
Time" he added, will but increase
the appreciation OF your services and
the brilliancy Of your fame"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-31
SUSQUEHANNA Up.
Rest of the Pennsylvania Streams Are Now
Falling.
fBy Associated Press.l

(By Associated PresI)
PHILADELPHIA, PA, Dec. 5o-Re-
.rorts from all parts of Eastern fennsyi-
vania tonight show that the rivers ana
creeks, which became greatly s"oiteH
as q. result of Saturday night and Sun
days continuous rain. are steaoiiE iait-
ing. There is one exception, however,
the lower part of the Susallehanna river
heina reported to be still rising ana
o,oee 10 the danger mark. In the an
tbracite coal district q few OF the mines
were flooded, causing q suspension OK
work for the day. Along the lower : Is
oushanna there is apprehension tl.ae
damage will result from ice sorSes. NC
yrotar is said to be rising six inches an
hour in that vicinity.
The Slzuylkil. River, in this city, rose
1s feet above normal, which rise mas neeh
ora of tho mill districts. situated along
tho SkuyllliIi in the northwest part OF
tho city. suffered mostly from the mood.
Every mill along the river was forced 10
suspend operations. throwing out OF Wof:
for the day. about 900 persons.
The river drives through paramount
Park. and several sections of the raiirofid
tracks on both sides of the river between
the park and the mouth of the Skuyiklil
we're under water for 4 short time DURING
the day. 1t was feared that the Balti-
more and Ohio station, on the east Side
or the river at Chestnut Street. Would
be flooded but just as the water go'
within few feet of doing harm, the wa
te,. began to recede, and all danger was
over.
The rain. which began falling at
o'clock Saturday night, ceased at O'Clock
this morning, and in that time the pre-,
cipitation amounted to S.26 inches.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-31
Deaths of the Day.
nv Associated Press. J

CHARLOTTE, N. c., Dec, 30.--ES- Con-
gresham William III. H. Cowles died at
his home in Wilkesboro. N. G., to-day.
Colonel Cowles was a distinguished ot!i-
Ger of the Confederate army. and served
four terms in Congress.
s NASHVILLE, TENN.-David c. Shafer,
a we'll known turfman and one OF the
owners Of Terminus. was found dead. IN
bed at Gallatin to-day, Shafer complained
Of feeling nervous, and sent to drug
store for morphine, and his death rs
ascribed to an accidental overdose OF the
drug.
CEIcAGO Zee 81. Frank IT. Peavey,
one OF the hest known grainmen in the
country, lied here today Of pneumonia,
aged II years and II mont s.
RS Mr.. loeas.esY WIS tie largest 2 wner5 OF
era in eleyatnrs IN the country His life
insurance amounts tn sl,SSIIS.93)
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-31
FATAL SHOOTING
OF E. A. MARYE
Continued From First Page.)

The Marye family retained 4 lawyer to
appear, when bail was asked for, to state
that tEey dc not hold Ashby to blame
While Marye was in the hospital, he
sent for Ashby to assure him again that
ne did not blame him, but thu chief or
police would not take the prisoner to the
hospital
MUCH Wl,OUGHT Up.
Marye has been Very much wrought
up over the recent paving-figEt and the
attacks made on him by the Evening
Times. He had hardly slept for TWO
weeks. and to-day had been drinking.
He made up his mind to horse-whip the
editor OF the Times, and bought a whip.
His brother took his revolver away, and,
after promising him to go with him to
the newspa per Office at clock. per-
sladed lin TO go home. On his way
home Marye passed the, house of the
young lady, and was Immediately
wrought up TO such a pitch that he did
not know what tic was cong.
ASHBY POPULAR.
Ashby is one of the most popular men
in the city and has been frequently
spoken OF for Mayor. He came mere sew
c-al years ago from Culpepcr county,
and at once sprang into prominence.
The courthouse was crowded tonight at
ton was made for bail. No one ap-
peared for the Commonwealth. f. NJ
Lett. Colonel J. C. Baker, and c. c.
Mitchell appeared for the prisoner, and
r C. Bickford for the wounded man
and his family Judge Blackstone an
nounced that he would represent the
Commonwealth himself. The proceed
ings were short, the feature the, state
rnent made by Mr.. Bickford. who SAID
he appeared neither for the Common
wealth nor the defense. but at the IN
stance of the wounded man and his
family, TO say that they desired it under
stood that they lay nc sort OF blame on
the prisoner Mr.. Ashby told of receiv-
ing the messa &c. Mr.. AshEy described
the conduct OF Marye at the house. A.
L.. Garnett testified to the challenge.
HEAVY BAIL.
Judge Blackstone announced that he
would require $4,000 bail. The amount
was furnished inside of a minute.
Nothing has ever happened here that
has created such 4 sensation. Ashby
and Aiarye are both about thirty years
Of age They are fraternity men and
We're forrnerly personal fNends. The
| Garnetts, Naryes and Ashbys are among
| the most prominent families in the State
p Thornton Alarye, brother of the
wounded man. was captain of a company
of Virginia volunteers during the Spanish
war.
IMPIJI4sIvEs AND LOvABLE.
| Ned Marye is peculiarly sensitive,
quixotie. impulsive man. He recently
| challenged S. L. Slower, editor OF the
Times. 10 fight a duel. His challenge tt
Garnett and his anxiety lest the man
who shot him down be blamed, are II
| line with his lovable character.
The wounded man stood the operation
well and was comparatively strong after
/ wards The physicians who performed
The operat ton hold out no hope, however
/ as the wound through the liver was o.
such a nature that peritonitis is almos
certain to ensue within the next twenty
1 four hours.