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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-11
A SHOCKING ACCIDENT.
Two Ladies' While Inspecting the Boiling
Mud "Paint POts' In the Yellowstone
Park Fall In.

st. Paul, Mimi, July a special
to the Pioneer Press from Helena,
Mont, says: Mrs. W. W. Wylie, who
Just came in from Mammoth Hot
Springs, brings the report that two
women, whose names were unknown,
met with a shocking accident while
inspecting the boiling mud paint
pots" at the Thumb on Yellowstone
lake, in the National park, Saturday
afternoon. The women, a mother and
her daughter, who entered the park
bv the Monida route, fell into the
natural caldron where the boiling
mud was waist deep and could only
be rescued with difficulty. They
were taken by boat to the Lake no.
tel where a physician said their in
.iuries might prove fatal.
A German tourist who was parboiled
by an eruption of "0ld Faithful
while looking into the crater, is re-
covering. The accident occurred five
weeks ago and for,a time it was
thought he would die.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-11
ELEVEN PRISONERS ESCAPE.
They Got Out Of the Federal jail at Guth-
RE by Overpowering the Guards. Each
Taking Gun ~ They Left.

Guthrie, Ok, July 6.-The II prison.
ers who made their escape from the
federal Jail did so by overpowering
the guards. Friday is known as bath
day. Being extremely hot the door
Of the yell was left open to admit as
much air as possible. One prisoner at
a time is taken by guard to the
bath room. As Lee Stanfeld's turn
came he made lunge and grabbed
the guards gun. Covering the guard
he called to all who wanted to go,
which they did without ceremony
each arming himself with gun as he
passed by the gun rack. The alarm
was given but II was some time, as
the prisoners had taken the precau-
tion to cut the telephone wire,
BY dnt Of good work on the part OF
the federal officers and the citizens
all of those who broke jail at three
o'clock were recaptured and locked
in their cells AT seven o'clock last
evening. except Lee Reed and Bob
Harden. They will be taken soon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-11
MUCH WHEAT BURNED.


Great Bend, Kan, July o.-Firteen
thousand acres Of wheat went up in
flames here yesterday afternoon. The
fire was started by an unknown man
throwing a lighted cigar into a field
of wheat stubble, Everything was as
dry as finder and soon n destructive
fire was in progress from the small
beginning, The inhabitants all left
their work and exhausted all the
methods they knew Tor lighting fires,
but to no avail, and II was late yes
terday evening before the fire was
under control, Roughly estimated
The loss in wheat viii aggregate 300,-
900 bushels, nearly all Of which was
in stack.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-11
Il mar. Brecu ~uraw nii-u.

omaha. Neb., July "a World
Herald special from Chadron, Neb.'
saws: A half-breed Indian squaw was
killed Monday night at Medicine Root,
where the Sioux Indians are collected
in large numbers to celebrate the
week of the 4th of July. This cele-
hration lasts all week and great
deal of promiscuous shooting is al
WAYS done. Nels Shangrau, half
breed, did the killing. II is thought
that II was accidental, but investiga-
ton will be made.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-11
Money Paid to States and Territories.

Washington, July 9.-The treasury
department yesterday drew warrants
aggregating S1,200,0O0, or $4,000 each
for As states and two territories, be-
ing the maximum amount provided
for congress in the act of August 30,
1890, for the endowment and main
tainance of colleges for the benefit of
agriculture and mechanical arts. This
act provided a minimum sum of $751;
600 for that year, with an annual in
crease of $1,000 for ten years up to
$25,OOO The maximum is now reached
and hereafter each of the states and
territories will receive annually this
sum for its agricultural colleges.
This money is the proceeds of the
sale of public lands.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-11
EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION.
Ths General Sessions Becin To Dsy-Elo-
sueut Tributes Paid IN Henry Barnard
ana Prof. Hinsdale.

Detroit. Mich, July 9.-The Ma
tional Council Of Education devoted
last nights session to eloquent trib-
utes to the memory Of Henry Barn
ard, the first national commissioner
Of education, and Prof. B. Hinsdale,
late Of the University of Michigan.
This was The only session held last
night BY sny of the departments Of
the National Educational association,
the general sessions Of which began
this morning.
President James r. Angel. Of the
University of Michigan, was chosen
to make the address in memory of his
late colleague, Pref. Hinsdale. The
tribute to Henry narnard was divided
into five heads which were responded
TO by Francis W. Parker, of the Uni
versty of Chicago; National Commits
sioner of Education W. T. Harris. r.
Dram Lyte, of Millersville, Pa: n. C..
Dougherty, of Peoria, ILL.,, and Charles
II. Reyes, of Connecticut.
Delegates TO the sessions Of the as
ISOLATION arrived on every train dur
ing the day, and the registration bu-
reau was crowded all day. Escorts
were provided to make certain that
each delegate arrived safely at the
destination to which he was assigned
at the bureau. II is estimated that
there are over 5000 delegates in the
city and from present indications
Secretary Irwin Sheperd predicts that
the record attendance of $4,000 at
Los Angeles will be broken.
Sessions of the national council of
education, the Indian education de-
partment and the hoard Of directors
occupied this morning.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-11

Helena, Mont, July 1.-TWO I'M
known men were burned to death and
II injured in fire that destroyed
the Occidental hotel at Forsythe, at
the county seat Of Rosebud county
Yesterday morning. The men were
employed as section hands. The
Northern Pacific oil house and Goa
bins we're burned and the ruins OF
the buildings blocked the track FOL
several hours.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-11
Minister wu Speaks at Philadelphia.

Philadelphia July 5.--Several thou.
sand persons gathered in lndepend.
ence square yesterday to see and hear
WI Ting-fang, the Chinese minister.
Minister WI was orator of the day
ut the municipal celebration of indie
pemdcnce day and the friendly recep.
ton given the distinguished guest
must have allayed all fears for his
safety, based on TIE fact that he had
received an anonymous letter threat
ening him with bodily harm.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-11

Washington, July o.-lt is said PEN
sion Commissioner Evans may be
transferred to the treasury depart
ment to succeed Mr.. Dawes as comp.
troller of the currency, Comptroller
Dawes resigned several days ago to
enter the senatorial race in Illinois, to
succeed Senator Mason, his resigna-
ton to take effect next October,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-11
LEAVE WASHINGTON.
President and Mrs. Mckinley Go
to Canton, o.
DR.. RIXEY ACCOMPANIED TIE PARTY


Washington, July 6.-President and
Mrs. Mckinley left Washington last
night for their former home, Canton,
o., where they are to spend the re-
mainder of the heated term, except
that they may visit the Buffalo expo
sition and run on to Washington for
u few days. They are accompanied
by Secretary Cortelyou, DR.. ?. M.
Rixey, several clerical attaches of the
white house and several servants.
Mrs. Mckinley, as she boarded the
train, showed unmistakable signs Of
her recent severe illness In the thin
ness and pallor of her face, but she
moved with alacrity from the car
riage, boarded the train without any
material assistance and appeared to
be in contented and cheerful state
of mind and quite at ease during the
Is minutes preceding the departure
of the train. She cordially acknowl-
edged the greetings of the friends
who had assembled at the station
The weather last night was very sui
try, but DR.. Rixey did not think 1t
would have any serious effect on Mrs
Mckinley.
There was a considerable number
of people at the station, mostly Ia
dies who came to see the PARTY de
part. Those in official life who came
included Secretaries Root and Hitch
cock, Comptroller Dawes and the la
dies of their families
Occasional visits at intervals OF sew
eral weeks will be made by the presi-
dent to the capital to dispose of any
accumulated business demanding his
attention.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-11
uarueeis's OfYer to San Francisco.

San Francisco, July 6.-Mayor Phe
Ian is in receipt of letter from An
drew Carnegie offering to give $3.50,
900 to the city of San Francisco for
library building, providing the city
furnishes suitable site and appro
pirates $4,000 year for maintenance
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-11
Commission on Marginal B'ble Readings.

Commission on Margina, Bible Readings
Saratoga Springs, N. y, July o.
The Joint commission on the mar
ginal readings of the Bible, appoint
ed by the general convention of the
Protestant Episcopal church in the
United States, began its concluding
session here yesterday. The commits
sion consists of five bishops and five
preshyteries. It's report will be sub
mitted to the triennial convention at
San Francisco in October.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-11

Kansas City, No, July a.-Mrs. Ida
q. Helm was granted a decree OF d.
yorce from Michael G. Helm, OF the
Ferd Helm Brewing company, at In
dependence. There was no contest and
the decree went to Mrs. Helm by de-
fault. Mrs. Helm was given alimony
IN the, sum of $4,000 and in addition
abe is to receive $3.50 month for
five years.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-11

Odessa, Mo-, July 5.-The Chicago
4 Alton depot here was burned. 1t
is not known how the fire originated.
One man, who was upstrirs. MS com
PEELED to jump from window 10 save
himself.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-11

Oklahoma City Ok, July e.-ssy-
mour 8. Price, register Of the United
States land Office here, was arrested
yesterday and taken to Weatherford.
OK. in custody OF a deputy sheriff
OF Custer county, on the charge Of
having obtained money under false
pretenses. He Ia charged with having
sold certain real estate In Weather.
ford which did not belong to him ana
receiving therefor $500.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-11

Mosinee, Wis., July ca locomo-
tive on the Chicago, Milwaukee & st,
Paul railroad plurred over y precl-
pice over 100 feet high and was buried
in the Wisconsin river near here yes
terday, 4 bank of sand washed up
on the track caused the wreck. The
engine jumped the track, ran several
rods upon the ground and then
pitched over the high cliff The en-.
gineer and sreman saved their lives
by jumping, Five cars were de-
stroyed in the wreck. Henry Rhodes
brakeman, was probably fatally In
jured.
ureater New york's Deaths from Heat.
New York, July 9.-The official re
ports to the bureau Of vital statistic.
of deaths from heat for the week end
ing July 6 show that the actual mum
Der IN the five boroughs Of the Great
err New York was $50. For the Dor
oughs of Manhattan and the Bron,
the number was 600; for Richmond
12, for Queens, q; for Brooklyn, 264
The records cover the days when thu
heat was most intense.
Tniuks strike vii: BE soon Settled.
Pittsburg, Pa, July 9.-President
Shaffer, of the steel workers, has
summoned the high officials of the
Amalgamated association to confer
encc next Thursday. He thinks the
r.ii,c W" ? ronn sp.'led.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-11

Leavenworth, Kan, July 6.-Georgc
Santee, Of Stillings, just across the
river, committed suicide yesterday
morning by jumping from the ter
minal bridge into the Missouri river
Santee was hard drinker and had
been on n protracted spree. lie was
unmarried,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-11
Jessie Morrison to BE Taken :

Jessie Morrison to BE Taken To Lansing.
Eldorado. Kan, July 9.---Sheriff
Turner will convey Miss Jessie Nor
rison to the state penitentiary at
Lansing to-day.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-11

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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-03-15
new CASES IN COURT.
Two Suits to Coilect--Maggie
Mumaw Against Alice D.
Jones to Quiet Title.

A number of new cases have been
begun in common pleas court. Florence
Long, administrators of the estate OF
James Kelley, has sued Silas McCor-
mick to collect a judgement for $500
and costs, and 1t is sought to levy on
his interest in an estate consisting OF
10 acres of land, which is subject to
dover interest. Other parties who
have claims against the defendants
interest in the state are made parties
defendant in the suit. Attorneys Web
ber G Turner filed the petition.
To Quiet Title.
Attorneys Rogers G Hart, Of Alliance
have filed a petition in court to en-
force the collection of two promissory
notes aggregating $2,241, on which
there are some credits. Mary Robson
is the plaintiff in the case and Joseph
Riley defendant. The notes are secur.
ed by mortgage and foreclosure and or
der of sale are asked for
Suit to Collect.
Maggie Mumaw comes into court
and asks that a mortgage claimed tC
be held by Alice ID. Jones on certain rea
estate which the plaintiff holds be de-
clared invalid by the court and that u
be set aside and that the title to such
property be quieted as against the
claim of Mrs. Jones. Attorney A. A
Thayer filed the petition in the case.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-03-15
MAY join
A TRUST
The Aultman Company
Is In the List.
A GIGANTIC COMBINE
To be Formed In Chicago by
Station Try Engine Manufae-
turers--Other Ohio
Concerns, .

The Aultman Co., of Canton, is In
a list, lately sent out from Chicago, of
concerns, which will be included in an
enormous stationary engine trust soon
to be formed in that city.
The great manufacturers Of station
ary engines in Chicago are promoting
the enterprise, which is considered
practically assured. The combination
of these interests will include almost
every concern in the country (which is
engaged in the manufacture of this
class of machines.
Other Ohio companies said to be rep
resented in the trust are:
Tod, Youngstown; Hooven, Owens &
Rensselaer,, Hamilton; Brown, Cleve-
land, and Webster, Camp & Lane, Ak
ron.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-03-15
S. H. PARK DEAD.
Pro ointment Wheeiins-Lake Erie
Official Dies Tuesday
Morning..

Word was received in Canton Tues
day from Cleveland, that the travelling
auditor, S. II. Parks, of the Wheeling AZ
Lake Erie, had died, in that city early
Tuesday morning. A call on Superin-
tendent Van Dusen, by News-Demo-
crat reporter, confirmed the report.
Mr.. Park had been i'll for some time.
On March 9th he made his last visit to
Canton. He was with the old c., G. &
S. road for years as travelling account
ant. After the Wheeling & Lake Erie
came in possession he was made trav-
cling auditor, with headquarters at
Cleveland. Mr.. Park was man about
35 years old. He was well liked by the
railroad fraternity all along the line.
The remains will pass through Canton
on No. 103 Tuesday evening at 6:05, in
special car attached to No. 103, en-
route to Coshocton, where his relatives
reside and where the interment will
take place.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-03-15
TOUCHED WHILE HE PRAYED.
Cleveland Evangelist Has Pockets
Picked In the Jail.

Cleveland, March 12.-While young
man attached to the rescue mission was
holding religious services in the mems
prison at police headquarters his pocket
was picked of diary and rs postage
stamps.
The young worker had just CON-
pleted an eloquent prayer for the un.
fortunates before him and exhorted
them to forsake their wicked ways
and embrace religion when two men
stood up and with tears in their eyes
promised to turn over new leaves. They
grasped his hand and shook 1t warmly.
During the operation someone stealth
lily inserted his hand in the young mans
vest pocket and removed the little
book. The victim did not realize that
he had been robbed for several hours.
Monday he called at the central station
and reported the matter.
Previous to holding the services one
Of the prisoners asked him for pos
tage stamp with which to mail letter.
The young man good naturedly pulled
out his diary and extracted postage
stamp. Evidently the man who robbed
him thought there was money in the
diary, too.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-03-15
CRY FOR HIS BLOOD.
Mob Tracking Murderer With
Bloodhounds, When Captured
He VIII be Lynched.
w. DEMOCRAT Leased Wire Service.

News Democrat Leased Wire Service.
Brunswick, Mo-, March 12.-At For.
est Green, near here, Horace Williams
apparently in great grief, reported his
wife i'll. Later she died and his grief
seemed terrible. Yesterday her father
demanded an autopsy. They found the
woman's skull fractured and her neck
broken. Williams was arrested. The
mob cried for his blood. The sheriff
told Williams to run or they will burn
you" He escaped and blocdhounds
we're put on his trail. When captured
he will be lynched.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-03-15
MARLBORO NEWS.
Marlboro, March 12.

Marlboro, March IL.
Rev. Ross will preach in the Disciple
church next Sunday morning and even
ing.
w. o. Spelman and wife have gone
to Hartville, and will leave for Devils
lake, North Da i)ta in few days.
The Republicans held their nomina-
ton on Saturday. None of them were
very desirous of standing up to be
knocked down, hence considerable DIFF
flculty was experienced in securing
willing candidates to fill the ticket.
The following are the candidates:
Trustee, Henry Speelman; Treasurer,
e. F. Wearstler; Ditch Supervisor, F..
A. Clapsaddle; Justices, w. A. Fire
stone and William Smith; constables,
Bixler and Roush.
The Marlboro Camp, No. GAPS,
Modern Woodmen of America, held
their first meeting on Saturday evening.
There were twenty-eight members In
stalled and instructed into the secrets
of the order and a number more will
be initiated on next Saturday evening,
add to this the fourteen members who
belong at Alliance and 1t makes to-
tai of about fifty members from this
place. The society starts off with bright
prospects, which bids fair for a steady
growth in the future.
The Democrats of Marlboro township
held the largest and most enthusiastic
convention eyer held in the history of
the township, on Saturday afternoon,
and placed in nomination ticket COM
posed of strong and worthy candidates,
as fOllows: For Trustee, William
Bachtal; for Treasurer,W q. Vaughn;
for Ditch Supervisor, Justin Mang; for
Justices, j. H. Crumerine and Frank
Geiselman; for Constables, JAG. Keller,
and Byron Keyser; for Assessors
Marlboro precinct, Amos Haidet Bal
timore precinct, f. q, Lamiell; Bridge
port precinct, A. H.. Bentz. Road Sup
ervisors, district No. I. George White
acre; No. 2, !. B. Bryan; No. g., John
Wearstler; No. 4, Celestine Haidet.
This ticket WIN April fool the G. o
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-03-15
HORTICULTURISTS.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Dougher rty
Will Entertain Them at
Schlitz Hall.

The Stark County Horticultural so.
ciety will hold it's monthly meeting
next Wednesday, March 20, at Schlitz
hall. The meeting will be under the
supervision of Recorder and Mrs. c. A.
Dougherty. A big picnic dinner will
be served in the hall. Florists of
Canton will aid in the decorations.
Secretary Rockhill says that this
will be one of the most pleasant meet
ings in the history of the society.
There will be some helpful business
transactions. The Ohio experiment
station has sent a letter to Mr.. Rock.
hill with reference to the San Jose
scale which is said to have been max.
ing trouble for the proprietors of sew.
eral orchards in Stark county. The
letter treats of the cure of this scale
and is something that the horticultur.
lists of the county will want to know
about. The letter will be read at the
meeting. '- 9 -cSI
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-03-15
WORKERS IN
CONVENTION
Miners Meeting In Town
of HaZeIton.
STRIKE PROSPECTS
Are Not Promising, as Workers
Are Pledged to Arbitration
President MiteheIlIs
There,

News-Democrat Leased Wire Service.
Hazelton, Pa, March 1.-THE United
Mine Workers of America assembled
IN convention here this morning. All
national officers are on hand. Presi-
dent Mitchell declined to give out any
statement of the secret meeting of
district officers held this morning.
President Mitchell Is not satisfied with
the offer of coal operators to maintain
the existing wage scale another year
without recognizing unions. However
it is not believed this action of the op
orators will precipitate a strike.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-03-15
DAYS TO
REGISTER
rHwr
Friday and Saturday,
March "a and %,
ARE FIXED BY LAW
New Voters, Newcomers, Those
Who Failed to Register Last
Fail, Must Do So This
~ ~ Spring. : ~

e. 4.
Friday and Saturday, March 22 and
%, are the days fixed by the election
laws of the state as registration days
for the municipal elections. Those
who registered last fall need not do so
this spring, but in case any elector,
who, having duly registered last fall;
removes from one ward to another in
the city, IL is necessary that he get a
removal certificate in order to vote In
the new ward. All new voters who have
reached their majority since election
day last fall, as well as all newcomers
to the city, will be required to register
before they will be entitled to vote.
Persons who are out of the city, at a
distance exceeding fifty miles, and
who cannot be present at the time
of registration, may register by affi-
davit through the mails. Women re-
siding within the corporation who wish
to avail themselves of the privilege
of voting at the school election, must
register. Those residing In the school
district, but outside of the city limits,
are not required to observe the for
mality.
AS the two days mentioned are the
only registration days, it will be nee
essary for electors to avail themselves
of the opportunity afforded on the dates
given. The hours are made to accom-
modate all. The registrars will be at
the usual places between the hours
of a. m. to p. m. and from to 3
p. m, so that those who are employed
during the day can have an opportunity
to register during the evening.