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New-York tribune., 1901-08-26
HIS DEATH NOT DUE TO VIOLENCE.
AUTOPSY IN THE CASE OF THE DROWNED
NJ @ 4 ASSISTANT SECRETARY

Y. NJ c. 4. ASSISTANT SECRETARY.
Coroner's Physician Higgins yesterday made an
autopsy the body Of Robert B. Douglass OF No
80 BrinckerhOff-st-. Jersey City. who found
drowned off -hundred-a thirty -nintF-st., in
the North River Saturday. with his wrists tied
loosely together with what appeared 10 be a shoe
string DR.. Higgins unable 10 find any evi-
dence OF violence, and he determined that death
had been caused by drowning.
The dead mans brother, Harvey Douglass of the
address. identified the body that OF his
brother, who. he said. had been assistant secre-
tary Of the Young Mems Christian Association in
Jersey City, and had lived with his parents. He
unmarried and thirty-eight years old. The
dead man was subject 10 fits of depression. His
brother cid think there had been any foul
play, nor did he think that his brother had COM
ynitted suicide.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-26
BODY OF WELL DRESSED MAN FIoATED BY

Patrolman McAuey, of the East Fifty-frst-st
station. and James Marino, OF No. AIS East Forty
sixth-st.. yesterday the body of well dressed
float past Pier 5s. East River, at East Forty
siXth-st. The body. which dragged ashore,
that Of a apparently fifty years old, five
feet nine inches in height, weighing lSo pounds.
with gray hair and moustache and blue eyes. The
clothing consisted of gray trousers blue sack coat
striped outing shirt and CATERS.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-26
rs he brought IL TO the

After a number of attempts he brought IL 70 the
surface He was greeted with cheer.
Tony's parents filled the air with tneir iaIIieh
tations and tore their hair and clothing when
they heard the news.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-26

OVER DARING BOY. WHO HAD JUST
LEARNED TO SWIM. DROWNED.

Tony Gralato, nine years old, OF McKeon-st
Stapleton. Staten Island, went bathing in the
Upper Bay with some companions Of about his
own age yesterday morning. on Vanderbilt
avt.. in Clifton. the boys plunged into deep
water. Tony had just learned TO swim this
summer. and could hardly reach the pier after
the plunge from II, but he had great confidence
in his powers as a swimmer. He was finally
caught by an eddy which the tide made about
the pier. was drawn out and before aid could
be summoned he became exhausted and sank
Some ef the boys dressed and ran TO inform
Tony's parents. Meanwhile Jack Sullivan
who is employed I'm livery stable near by,
stripped OF his clothing and diyed for the body
New-York tribune., 1901-08-26
DROWNED WHILE FISHING.

John Kunkie. pedler. OF No 273 Bowery went
fishing yesterday at Pier s3. North River He lost
his balance and drowned.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-26

No other disease is so fatal az worms Dr. D.
Tonic Nermifuge eradcates these pests ana IL AZ
IA saus ma a hsath-buder.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-26
MILLS GAINING WORKERS.

take charge OF the case. except in an advisory
capacity.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-26
By Rail to the Sea.

Trains leave 34th ST.. z r.. y r. week dsys - !
500 $50 T2O s. 90 0 20 u0OO P. NJ Hammel only
10 so p NJ or Saturdays additional trains VII yes
90 Q 90 so and $50 p ST. Returning last train lsAs
the Beach az i.55 p NJ
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-11-01
LOCAL JOTTINGS
red Grubb is at home again.

Fred GruDD is at nome again.
Money to loan.-D. M. Kennedy.
Prof. Owens spent Sunday in Cha
mute.
Last Saturday was big day in Cha
mute.
Tom Barringer is still boarding at
the Hotel Prange.
Plenty of ready money for good real
estate iOans.-John f. Roe.
w. Y. Harding writes the TIMES to
meet him at Strongsville, Ohio, for
the winter.
II you want your carriage or buggy
painted up in first-class shape, take it
to j. w. Heminger.
The new gas well brought in last
week proves to be the biggest yet
struck in Chanute territory and one
Of the very biggest In the state.
Mrs. Grace Murphy left yesterday
evening for her home in Denison, Tex.
Her sister, Mrs. John McCready, and
children, accompanied her for
months visit.
E. g. Ermey on the old Stone farm,
near the Austin school house, will
have big stock sale at his place on
Saturday, Nov. 9. He advertises
large number of cattle, horses and
hogs.
Rev. Chambers has been continued
as presiding elder Of this district, by
the U. b. conference. Rev. w. B.
Moody has been assigned to the Cha
mute charge In place of d. B. Howell,
and at carlton H. ]. Moody.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-11-01

Mr.. Knapp has completed a pipe line
from his power house to the Santa Fe
track. The company has put In a
special switch west Of the creamery and
Mr.. Knapp has built four car loading
rack. He can have his own TANK cars.
switched in on his special siding and
load them as he sees fit. This all
shows that the problem in this local
ity is not the getting of the oil, but
the selling Mr. Knapp has several
fine wells that he Is not pumping at
all, simply from the fact that he has
no market for it.
The TINES Office is very much in
debted to Mrs. Capt Walker for
most beautiful boquet of choice roses.
If you are an admirer of rosss-and
who is not?-a view in Mrs. Walkers
yard will repay all trouble. We have
never seen in Kansas such gorgeous
display and such magnificent profu-
sion Of the most exquisite roses known
to the Aoriculturist. Mrs. Walker is
surely a success in rose culture.
Our new stock Of millinery goods is
lust in and we are prepared 20 please
YOU with the latest and best. Call at
our rooms over Bloumheart, Wright &
Co.'s and see what we have to offer,
and get our prices. Plgg.
1t begins to look like Chanute is 60
ing to have direct connection with
Ramsay City over the Katy or St. Louis
connections by means of the Santa Fe
via Fit. Scott, or both. Let 'em come,
they can't hurt US.
Notice the new ad Of the Chanute
Milling Co., this week. Chanute has
long wanted strictly irst-class, up
to-date mill, and she now has it and
should patronize it to the fullest ex-
tent.
FARM LOANS-l0 year loans. No
cash commission No commission
mortgage. Annual interest. Option
al payments. Low rate of interest.
w, A. AFFORD,
Erie, Kan.
Judge Stillwell has returned from
his trip over the old battlefields of
the South where he fought in the
CIVIL war. His health is much i'm
proved and he reports himself ready
for duty.
Go to the old reliable Wertz
Gallery, a half block south of
Oriental Hotel, for photographs
Of the latest styles and highest
grade of excellence, at lowest
rates.
If you want to buy a farm or city
property, IL will be to your interest to
see Keller s. Jones.
DR.. Baird, Physician and Sur
geon. Country calls promptly at
tended.
FOR SALE Two good farms, easy
terms.-D. M. Kennedy.
McCready's new drill is here and at
work for the city.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-11-01
Social Event.

A party was given at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. S. Rowand, Saturday
evening, IN honor of Mr.. Calven Soper,
of Cherryvale. Mr.. Soper is a brother
uf Mrs. Rowand. Music and games
were the enjoyable features of the ev-
ening and everyone had delightful
time.
Those present were: Messrs Calven
Soper, Ed Townsend, L. Rodgers, of
Humboldt: F. Brinegar, Jesse Dawdy.
Misses Ella Townsend, Jessie Court
ney, Rosa Booze, Addie Booze, Lizzie
Rowand and Mr.. and Mrs. S. Rowand.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-11-01

Clyde Dupuy, thirteen.year old bo
living north of Chanute, on the river
one day last week went out with gul
to practice shooting. He was only
beginner, never having shot gun bu
three times in his life. He CHANGED t,
run onto large gray eagle which h,
shot and brought In. The boy stepped
rather proud as he walked in with tn,
big bird which was found to measure
over seven feet from tip to tip.
1 have secured the assistance of 6
first-class carriage painter, and if you
want to get your carriage painted tt
look as well as new call and see me
All work guaranteed to look as well
as factory work, and to wear longer
j. W. Heminger.
Walter Smith, son of Mr.. and Mrs
w. H. Smith, who has seen three
years Of service on U. s. warships, in
the hospital department, is home on
gooo long 1urlougn.
Clothes cleaned, pressed and dyed
in an entirely satisfactory manner and
at a reasonable price. First door east
of Economy shops on Main street.
4w ]. w. MCCULLOUGH.
o. P. Cratic, hostler IN Strick.
lands barn, was struck in the stom-
ach by horse, last Sunday evening,
and very severely hurt.
1t you want your watch to run, take
it to the new jewcler-all work guar
anteed or money refunded.-Dr. J. W
Phillips.
j. w. Heminger has secured the SER
vices of j. G. Hess, first class carri-
age painter, and solicits your trade.
Thcladies of the Benevolent Society
will give a Thanksgiving dinner. The
place will be given later.
Prof. Haworth, of Lawrence Uni
versity, has been down to inspect our
gas and oil interests.
FOR SALE-A lot of good hedge
posts; also 300 bushels of good caffir
corn.-Ed Thurstin. tt
II. A. Usher has completed his brick
house in the Fourth ward, and is said
to be off after a bride.
The highest market price paid for
wheat and corn by the Chanute Mill
ing Company. sw
Miss Mabel Freeman, of Thayer,
visited in Chanute the first OF the
week.
JAS. E. SHOEMAKER. dentist.
office on same floor FarrellY's law Office
Do you go to the timber now DAYS to
gather pecans? II not, you are not up.
have the cheapest money to loan
On farm property.-Jobn F. Roe.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-11-01

A good many strangers Ia town now
days.
} j. w. Pratt is down with malaria
fever.
Mrs. @. e. Benedict is visiting In
Pittsburg,
Call at the big mill for pure wheat
chop, 1925 per cwt
Money to loan on good chattel mort
gage securities,-J0 f. Roe.
Engineer j. A Jones now sports a
new buggy and high stopper.
Bring your wheat to the Chanute
Mill for best prices. Otis & Son.
Wanted: To loan twenty thousand
dollars on Kansas farms-John +. Roe.
Try Cream of the Wheat flour. For
sale at all grocers and at the Chanute
Mill. 3w
VIM. Lee has been appointed city
engineer in place OF J.. W. Pratt, re-
signed.
See Keller e. Jones for farm loans
They have plenty Of money at very
low rate Of interest.
| WANTED-A first class blacksmith
and wood workman. Enquire of w.
NJ. Reeve, Villas, Kan. 4w
Miss Ethel Williamson of Canada,
il here to spend the winter with her
uncle, G. N. Lindsay.
DIR. Norman l.. Roberts, Dentist
Office over First National bank. Office
hours a. IN. TO p. m. Phone w.
Earl Strange, the eight year old
son of Van B. Strange living near the
Valley school house, is very low with
the appendicitis.
Prof. Stewart was trading in Cha
mute last Saturday. The Prof is one
of our best teachers. He will give an
entertainment at the Valley school
house Friday night, Nov. s. Every
body come.
June Brown, that most faithful and
jolly correspondent of the Erie Rec
ord was in Chanute, Wednesday, shak-
ing hands and transacting business.
The dry weather and blighting hot
winds of July and August did not
seem to affect Jure's healthy appear
ance very much.
Mr.. and Mrs, o. M. McLeland paid
the TIMES office very pleasant call
last Tuesday. Mr. McLeland and fam
lily are old readers of the TIMES and
when they left the Office were on our
roll of honor, paid up well through 1903.
The first entertainment of the lee
ture course will be given in Williams
Theater, Nov. I. The Slayton Wo-
mans Symphony Orchestra will give
the entertainment. This orchestra Is
said to be one of the finest on the road.
Come out and hear them.
WANTED-SEVERAL PERSONS
of character and good reputation in
each state lone in this county requir-
ed) to represent and advertise old es-
tablished wealthy business house of
solid financial standing. Salary $500
weekly with expenses additional, all
PAYABLE in cash each Wednesday direct
from head offices. Horse and carriage
furnished when necessary. Refer
ences. Enclose self addressed stamped
envelope. Manager, 316 Caxton Build
ing, Chicago.
What's the matter with the Chanute
boys? They seem to have lost their
nerve. They stood around on the
street corners Sunday and watched
that gay dude, G. Soper, of Cherryvale,
swing the belle of Chanute to his
hearts content. 1t will never do, boys,
spunk up and get an action on your
selves or these oily fellows from Cher.
ryvale and lola will snatch the best
prizes from your grasp.
Daily camera., 1901-08-20
GROSS CONSPIRACY.

Onlc.al Papers Altered to DAmsgs
Reputation OF Admiral sch'ey.
Washington, Aug. Io-Startling de.
velopmenss in the persecution Of Admiral
Schley make his case close parallel -
that of Captain Dreyfus.
1t has been discovered by his lawyers
that telegrams have been suppressed or
changed and logs of vessels in the navy
battle of Santiago SO mu,ilated as to rob
S:hley of all credi, and heap praise
upon Sampson.
The most glaring instance OF this is
the case OF Lisu:eran, Harlow Of the
gunboat Vixen. AS the ships OF Cervera
were sunk Lieutenant Harlow took notes
which be at,erward embodied in his log.
In the original log Admiral Schley
was praised for his gallantry and the
Brooklyn referred to as the ship neares,
the Spanish squadron. The Vixen's log
as it appears in the departments records
makes scant mention Of Schley and cred.
its Sampson with joining in the fray, al.
most an hour before be could possibly
have arrived.
Admiral Schleys vital dispatch. on
which is based the disobedience OF orders
charge, is similarly mutilated. Othe,
kilograms which placed Sampson in a
light none too favorable have strangely
disappeared.
Daily camera., 1901-08-20
Mob Rule Re|Q|lS
0 Missouri
Pierce City, NO., Aug. 2O-Four
more negroes were killed this
morning and others are pleading
for mercy. Troops will be sent
here from Springfield.
VENGEANCE SWIFT.
Mlssour, Mob Hold Court and Two Negroes
Are Dead,

Missouri, Mob Hold Court and Two Negroes
Are Dead.
Pierce City. Mo-, Aug. Io-Wi!l God
ley, negro, was lynched by a mob com.
posed by 1000 armed citizens shortly
after dark tonight for murder of Miss
Caselle Wild. whose dead body was
found today in the woods near here.
The mob went to the Jail about nine
o'clock and battered down the doors and
threw ropes around the necks Of Cooley
and Jean Carter. another suspect. God
ley was hanged in front Of the Lawrence
hotel and his body riddled with bullets
Carter's guilt was not clearly established
and he was taken back to Jail.
Itappears that the negro assaulted the
girl while she was returning from Sunday
school, and later cut her throat from ear
to ear.
Gene Carter was afterward taken out
by the mob. riddled with bullets and lef,
dying in the street. Carter confessed
that he knew who committed the crime.
and charged Joe Clark. railroad porter.
now away on his run. With being the
culprit. The mob has arranged to NEE.
Clark when he arrives at Monnet, in the
morning and hang him. Cooley. the first
negro lynched, had served term in the
peni.entiary for ou,raging woman 20
years old.
When Cooley was strung up the mob.
in frenzy. began shooting at the body.
and in the excitement small boy was
shot dead and several men wounded.
Daily camera., 1901-08-20
The Sod Story
0| t|e |S|o||de[
SlXTY-SEVEN LOST.
A Passenger on the Islander Leaves His
Gold and Keeps His Life.

A Passenger on the Islander Leaves HIS
Gold and Keeps His Life.
Port Townsend, Wash, Aug. Io-Thc
steamer Queen has just arrived from the
north bringing news Of the wreck OF the
steamer Islander, which sailed from
Skagway on August -. struck floating
iceberg on August IS and in less than
twenty mines went 10 the bottom OF the
deep channel. carrying men. women and
children to watery graves. The islander
had 1903 passengers and all Of them were
in bed when the vessel struck. The
shock was SO severe that many were
thrown from their berths, and the widest
excitement prevailed. Word was soon
passed that the vessel was doomed and a
general scramble for life boats ensued
many jumping overheard and attempt
ing to swim TO the shore. the distance
being short. In the scramble to get into
the boats many were hurled headlong
into the chilly waters which. according
to passengers arriving from the scene.
seemed alive with human beings. Be.
fore all the passengers had left the
vessel she gave lunge and went down.
bow first. 1t is known that sixty seven
lives were lost. 1t will be some time
before their names can be definitely
learned. as the purser lost his passenger
list.
The Islander was the largest passenger
vessel of the Canadian Pacific Naviga.
,ios company. She was built at Clas.
gov at a cost Of over $7co. 900 and ar
rived a. Victoria December Q, 1883. and
was put on the Victoria and Vancouver
route. She has since been engaged in
the Vancouver trade. occasionally going
to Alaska and the Columbia rivar.
She was a twin screw steamer 40 feet
long, :, feet beam and 1913 hold. She
possessed great speed. had accommoda.
tions for several hundred passengers and
large freight capacity.
A number OF the passengers Of the
wrecked steamer Islander tell Of their
thrilling experiences during the disaster.
Mr. A. NJ. Blumauer Of Portland. who
was bringing out a saichel containing
$4,000 in Klondke gold, rushed up to
the upper deck. when the boat was set.
ting by the head. and Captain Foote
told him there was little danger. Soon
there was rush for the boats and when
he was boarding the lifsboat he was
afraid to throw his sa,chel Of gold down
from the deck into the boat before
s,eadying down into place for tear that
the weight of the gold would s.ave a
hole through the bottom Of the lifeboa,
and thus cause the loss Of the lives Of
those in the boat as we'll as losing his
own chances OF safety. He concluded to
abandon his gold. and dropping the
satchel on the deck. he slid down into
the water and was hauled to the boat.
thankful TO have his life saved, though
he lost his treasure.
Daily camera., 1901-08-20
Boulder Q Point
S0yS Nj. Wolff
THE CONTRACT SIGNED.
Grading For Inter Mountain Railroad to
begin In Week,

Grading For Inter Mountain Railrosd to
Begin In Week.
J.R. DeRemer, the railroad contractor
Of Pueblo, was in town today and closeted
with President Leech, Secretary Wolff
and Engineer Frankeberger Of the Boul-
der and Inter Mountain Railway COM
pany. He left for Pueblo at 1895.
Secretary Wolff said after his departure
that the contract for grading at so much
per cubic yard and been signed by both
parties. 1t means practically the con.
struction of "a miles OF grade from the
mouth OF South Boulder canon to Eldora
but was not made in such terms be.
cause Of the fact that Engineer FRANKIE.
berger has not had time to complete
more than six miles Of the survey. Mr.
Frankeberger is now ready 10 pitch
camp near the Ingold placer. Mr. De.
Remer contracted for supplies with
Boulder firms and said he would have
his grading outfit here within week,
only a part then but ali his outfit as soon
as some work near Pueblo shall have
been completed.
Secretary Wolff denies rumors that
the Inter Mountain has connection with
any road and says the desire of the CON-
pany is to make Boulder its eastern
terminal. This will be done if facilities
can be secured here, Mr. Wolff says.
Daily camera., 1901-08-20
HOW STATE BOARD FIGURED.

1--WE JUS, added the marke, value Of
the stocks and bonds Of the railroads and
then computed the Colorado mileage as
It relates to the total" said County AS.
SCISSOR John A. Weber today. speaking
Of the state board Of assessors. And
thai is how we found the true valuation
OF the roads tor taxation. We deducted
80 per cent to provide for any chance
fluctuations and the remainder is the as
sessed valuation. Can anything be more
exact than that 2" Boulder coun,y's
total valuation will be about ten millions
Daily camera., 1901-08-20
FIGURES CORRECTED.

There seemed to have been mistake
OF few millions in reporting the assessed
valuation Of the Colorado Il Southern
railroad by the state board Of assessors.
Other figures as printed are correct. but
the Colorado & Southern has been
increased from $5.o43.6SS to siI77I .65I
instead Of S2I.77I.65I as reported.
Daily camera., 1901-08-20
SILVER IN IOWA.

Des Moincs, Aug. 2o-The Democratic
state convention is assembling here. OF
is 400 delegates there arc not 10 exceed
goo anti silver men. The majority will
insis, on reafirming the Chicago and
Kansas City platforms. The men nomi.
mated will be simply leaders OF forlorn
Daily camera., 1901-08-20
DIVORCES GRANTED.

Judge Atwood granted divorces today
to John Raplier from Eva Pauline Rap.
lier. Eva deserted him in 1898, three
days after they we're married. Willis II.
Beck swore that Sarah Frances Beck
treated him with extreme cruelty and as
Sarah was not present to object. a di.
vorce was granted Of course.
Daily camera., 1901-08-20
Begone, Dull Care.

A D.oitwich barber was just finishing
lathering customer and was talking
yolubly, as usual.
"Yes. sir. he said. there is no care.
lessness allowed by our employer
Every time we cut customers face we
are fined sixpence, and if we make an
ugly cash it costs US shilling"
Then, picking up and brandishing his
razor, he added. "But don't care a rap
today. I've just won a sovereign"
London Answers.
Daily camera., 1901-08-20
The Bribery Goye
Hos 0 Se1SDlO1
"YOU'RE A LIAR"
that was Whist an Ex-Juryman Shouted
In Mullins Court.

Inat was Whnt an Ex-Juryman onoutoe
In Muliins' Court.
Denver, Aug. 7o-"You're a
liar" shouted ex. Juror Hale in the 4
west side court today as Judson {
Blackman testified in the bribery 6
case. Judge Mullins ordered Hale 8
to keep quiet. Blackman swore s
that at the first trial of the Ander.
son case Hale sat beside him and 6
said that Anderson was justified in
shooting Tammen and Bonfiis. In &
the second trial he was a juryman {
and swore he had expressed no 8
opinion in the case. {
Daily camera., 1901-08-20

Capt. r. G. Dill, the well known news.
paper man. is spending few weeks in
the county in his own interest. Capt.
Dill is mining on his own account, not
being connected with any newspaper at
nrrsent
Daily camera., 1901-08-20
LAWYERS IN SESSION.

Denver, Aug. 7o-The American Bar
Association opened its annual meeting
here today with large attendance. The
presidents S address was by Edmund Wet.
more Of New York and the annual ad.
dress by Congressman Littleheld ol
Maine.
Daily camera., 1901-08-20

Those who are contemplating entering
business college this fall should enter
with the opening of the fall term. Sep
tember 3rd, though students can enter at
any time. 18th and Pearl SITS. II lot
Daily camera., 1901-08-20
He's Too Slow.

Towne-Isn't he the most ,iresome
talker you ever heardl
Browne-Yes, he reminds me OF a
woman sharpening pencil.
Towne-Sets your nerves on edge, eh!
Browne-No, only that. but it takes
him long time to get to the point
Philadelphia Press.
Daily camera., 1901-08-20

Henry Sham and wife Of Marshall.
Mo, who have been touring the western
country, have arrived in Boulder and are
stopping with J. NJ. Dunn and family.
Mrs Sham is a sister OF Mrs Dunn.
Daily camera., 1901-08-20
FIVE FiREMEk KILLED.

In Explosion. of Large Bon1ins Plant
Near Philadelphia.
Philadelphia, Aug. 2o-The large
benzine plant at Point Breeze exploded
this morning and FIVE fremen were
killed and as many injured. The money
loss was very heavy.
Daily camera., 1901-08-20

Manager Callahan expects fully 500
children and their elders on the Boulder
Milling & Elevators coupon excursion
to Mont Alto tomorrow. And he's been
hustling bread and butter for them today.
Daily camera., 1901-08-20

Don't be misled by looking at the box.
See that each jar is branded "Balls
Mason" on 1t and porcelain lined cap.
The Department store has them. 25t
Daily camera., 1901-08-20

THE Treasure Island" serial story
ocginning in tomorrow's Camera, will be
found full OF thrilling interest to all who
have not had the opportunity Of reading
the story,
Daily camera., 1901-08-20

Charles Barnett and vile and Charles
A. Bu,sch and Mrs. Della Eschenburg
have gone TO Aliens Park to gather in
such trout as industrious fishermen may
sell them.
Daily camera., 1901-08-20

Our supply Of school books. States
tablets, pencils, ETC., is now on hand foi
the coming year.
PAUL RAYMOND,
1914 18th Street.
Daily camera., 1901-08-20
Excuse Him.

Don't hate the man who dislikes the
society OF women; maybe it is his way
Of being cconomical.-A,chisor Glob:.