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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-09-06
Lone Elm Items.

Roy Green, of Blue Mound. and Z.
Marble, of Ottawa, patronized the El::'
House this week.
CHI. Nicho Is was in La Harpe, Mon
day.
mrs. Maud Hill, of Welda. was in town,
monday. She brought her aunt, MISS
Holmes, to the morning train. on her
return to Linn county.
Mss Grace Giles father was over from
Pleasanton to see her, last week
Mrs.. Lyman Smith, of Garrett. re
turned home last Saturday, after visit
OF week at Gallia and Prairie View.
mrs. Lizzie Barrett's mother, Mrs. Lance.
of Raw councy, NO., visited her the past
week or two; also her nephew and niece,
M Hanback, and sister.
mrs. Carrie Hawley. iof Gallia. has
been very sick for two weeks. but is
thought,t to be a little better
DR.. Bostick and sister drove to lola,
Tuesday.
1t would seem, from the items as print
ed last week. must haye made some
mist axes. | intended and thought | had
them corrected. The farmers meetings.
to be on September'2Sth and we are IN
formed this week, that Mrs. Elizabeth
Agnew, and not Mary l.. Vaughn, will
speak on Domestic Science. Mss Mamie
Alexander came home last Saturday,
but expects to return to Manhattan, we
are informed, in few days. a
Miss Clara Alexander gave reception
to number of her young friends. Sew
sral Young people from this place were
present. The entertainment was sur
prise to Miss Mamie, who arrived home
that day. Refreshments OF peaches,
cream AMI cake were served. Miss Clara
started to Emporia. Monday to attend
school and complete her work in the
teachers course
Miss Frank Bostick, Of Holden, Mo-.
is visiting her Brother, DR.. Will Bostick,
last week and this.
Elmer Shinkle arrived home from Ok
l.hOuia the first Of the week.
Several parties in this vicinity sold
horses to the Mound city horse buyer
last week. Lynn Mitchell sold nice
span of horses Lynn helped. take the
horses to Mound CITY. 49,
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY: Friday even
ing, August both, the thirty-sixth we'd
ding anniversary of capt. and MIS-. G.
A. Smith, of Prairie View, was celebrat-
ed The children invited a number of
their fathers and mothers, intimate
friends to come and surprise them. The
surprise was complete. BY previous ar
rangement. the guests were to assemble
at neighbours and all come together
late in the evening About 9 o'clock
the guests arrived. and found that Cap
tain Smith had retired. and Mrs Smith
was abont to do so. With much sur
prise. Mrs. Smith received the guests,
while one Of the daughters called her
father. A very pleasant evening was
enjoyed by all present. Music, social
converse and delicate refreshments were
served. The, ,honoved, guests were the
recipients of nice and, useful presents.
After few appropriate Expressions. tit
ting to the event, which were responded
to nv the honored couple, the friends
wished them many happy returns of the
event. and that their future years might
be filed with prosperity and happiness
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-09-06
Mckinley
ASSaSSinated

This friday afternoon, the country
was astounded by the news of the assas'
snation of President Mckinley at the
Buffalo exposition, by foreigner, who
shook hands with him with one hand
and shot him with the other. The prcsi'
dent lived but a short time after being
shot. We have learned no particulars.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-09-06
Still Alive.

As we were getting ready foi press
this friday afternoon, we were called
to the bedside of our father, La Fayette
Champe, sr., who was thought 10 be dy-
ing. He rallied, however, and at this
writing FRIDAY night, he is still alive
though the end seems near,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-09-06
COOk-.NOrtOn.

Ralph Cook, of Parker, and Miss Ien-
ME Norton, of Nom oe township, were
united in marriage by Rev. X. Spencer
of Greeley. Wednesday evening, at the
home of the brides parents, John Nor
ton and wife Thirtv-ive OF the close
friends of the bride aud groom were pres
ent to witness the ceremony
The Agitator offers congratulations
and hest wishes.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-09-06

Advertised Sept. 6, 1905 Charlie AUS.
tin Mrs. Anna +. Cooper Gin Chirrell
Miss May Denehan G. X. Knox G. f.
Pugh. Clyde Staiding Miss Hester Thom-
as Charles Wilson.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-09-06

Those visiting Ottawa, Wednesday
were Miss Jennie Earnest, Mrs. A. Ben
nett, Mrs. II. S. Shields, Trs n. l., Bow.
man, Mrs W. c. Galloway and son Per
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-09-06

The school children of Spring Branch
district had picnic on Thursday of last
week, and persons who were there report
an enjoyable time.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-09-06

Miss Lizzie Gregory went to ST. Louis
the first of the week, to learn the newest
styles of trimming millinery She will b<
absent couple of weeks
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-09-06

l.. T. Yount, of Topeka, was in the
city, yesterday, on business connecte1
with the retunding OF the Monroe and
Reeder township bonds voted to the X.
\. & ID. road.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-09-06

Thos. Paddock and family have r:oved
back to town, and have become neigh
bors to ]. H. Slicer. w. ]. McMurray and
Joe Carey. They occupy the house former
" owned by Harry Osborn.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-09-06

Walter Vcss was, over from Osawato-
ME, Tuesday, visiting his parents.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-09-06

!. T. Highley returned on Sunday from
his STAY at I.awton, and comes home
thoroughly satisfied that the town is
ovcrdone, all branches of business being
overcrowded and property bringing
prices that are ridiculous. Transcript
Norman, Okla.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-09-06

There will be on old settlers picnic at
Centerville, Linn county, on the 18th
inst. Extensive arrangements have been
made, and big time is expected.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-09-06

Mrs. w. / Brinckley and son Harry
went to Kansas City, SATURDAY. to visit
her sister, Mrs. $. Durall, and her son
Fred.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-09-06

l.. A. Murdick, of Indian Greek, went
to Kansas City, Wednesday. From there
he will go back to Cleveland to the old
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-09-06

Misses Louie and Emma Dick, of Kan
sas City, who were visiting their grand.
parents, John Post and wife, returned
home, Saturday.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-09-06

Mrs. ]. A. Scroggs, who has been Wis
iting her son Ralph, in Kansas City, re-
turned home, Sunday.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-09-06

Ell Fixmcr, of Westphalia, spent Sun
dav with p. II. Cavot and family.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-09-06

Miss Virginia Henry of Glenlock, at
tended the district w. c. T.: U. convention
at Lawrence, last week. Returning, she
stopped at Princeton. and visited friends
over Sunday
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-09-06

Lie Parks went to Chicago the first ot
the week. to buy goods
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-09-06

w. II. Morris and wife, of Grenada,
Colo, arrived the latter part of last
week, on visit to their daughter, Mrs.
b. +. Acuif, and family They went to
Colony. Monday, to visit friends.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-09-06

Mrs. Julia McQuaid came over from
Coffcy county last Saturday, to visit her
parnts. w. F. James and wife, in Jackson
township, ard many old-time friends.
She made the AGITATOR a pleas ant visit,
SATURDAY.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-09-06

VI. |. TurreIl and X. n. Kerr went to
Ottawa, Saturday. to attend the Spirit
ualist camp,meeting.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-09-06

Capt. Ham um and wife went to OF
tawa, Monday, to visit their son Ulie
and wife,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-09-06

Miss Louclla Brandon returned to hei
home in Topeka: Wednesday.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-09-06

Miss Nola Norton. of Independence,
came up Saturday, to visit her grand
parents, !. n. Cline and wife. She went
from here to Kansas City, to attend
school
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-09-06

Those visiting Ottawa, Wednesday
were Miss Jennie Earnest, Mrs. II. 5,
Shields, Mrs. n l.. Bowman, Mrs. w. 1.
Galloway and son Percy.
L a. Murdick. of Indian Greek, went
to Kansas City, Wednesday. From
there he will go bsck to Cleveland to the
old soldiers reunion.
Miss Clara Alexander Miss Lillian
Archer went to Emporia, Monday, to at
tend the Normal school.
A son was born to Mack Mahan and
wife this morning; Dr. Schoonover at
tending.
Mrs. VIM. Eaton died, yesterday, a
little before noon. She had been sick but
a few days.
Howard Hartman and Emmett Hunley
attended the reunion at Ottawa, We'd
nesday.
DR.. +. L. Hamilton and wife, of Wich-
tia, visited Mrs. Hamilton's mother and
sister, Mrs. Worden and Mrs. Davis.
Miss Hattie Weld came up from Gree
lev Wednesday, to visit a couple OF
weeks with her sister. Mrs. Will Wyatt.
l.. Champe, sr, who has been sick near
" three months, is very low-shows no
improvement.
Rev. Crawford Rankin has resigned
the pastorate of the U. p. church at OF
tawa.
Mrs A. T. Holcomb, who was visiting
her sister at Joplin, Mo, returned home,
Saturday.
Hon. \ l.. Bowman attended district
court at Burlington this week.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-09-06

DR. Matte Cunningham and sister.
Belle, returned from their eastern trip,
Sunday They visited Washington. Buff.
alo, Chicago and points in Canada.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-09-06

Harry Johnson returned from Co!ora-
do last Friday. His face is brown as Der
nv, and his nose is blistcrcd from riding
in the sun. He said he had Travelled 200
miles in a wagon.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-09-06

Miss Norma Schoonover Brown re-
turned from Chicago, Saturday. Her
husbands regiment has been ordered
clscwhcre-she did not know where.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-09-06

Sam Vcss, who has been braking OH
the K, M d. for eight or ten years, was
n town last Friday, visiting his parents
and old friends. He went to Osawato-
mic, Wednesday. to take a run between
that place and Coifeyville.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-09-06

Miss Mamie Alexander came down
from Manhattan, Saturday, to visit her
parents, Hon, ]. Nj. Alexander and wife,
in Welda township. and the AGlTAToR
family. She will attend the farmers PIC
mic, at the Wardell bridge, tomorrow
(Saturday)an deliver an address
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-09-06

Hon. \ l.. Bowman attended distric
court at Burlington this week.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-09-06

Mrs. Ralph Galley and baby came down
from Kansas City, Saturday, on a visit
to X. W. Galley and family. Ralph came
down, Sunday morning.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-09-06

T. B. Kelsey and daughter Cora, oI
Sheldon, NO, were in the city, yes tcrday
the guests of the AGrrAToR family. They
had been visiting friends at Greeley, OF
tawa Richmond and other points, and
were on their way home-stopped at
Lone Elm last night, to visit his brother
|. r. Kelsey.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-09-06

Rev. Crawford Rankin's little daugh-
ters Katie and Mary came down from
Ottawa, Monday, for weeks visit with
their grandparents, Judge Hamilton and
vile.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-09-06

Mrs. a. T. Holcomb. who was visiting
her sister at Joplin, Mo, returned home,
SATURDAY..
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-09-06

Those visiting Ottawa, Wednesday
were Miss Jennie Earnest, Mrs. II. 5,
Shields, Mrs. ~ l.. Bowman, Mrs. w. I.
Galloway and son Percy.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-09-06

| over Sunday
w. II. Morris and wife, of Grenada,
Colo, arrived the latter part of last
week, on visit to their daughter, Mrs
b. +. Acuff, and family They went tn
Colony. Monday, to visit friends.
Miss Nola Norton. of Independence,
came up Saturday, to visit her grand
parents, !. n. Cline and wife She went
from here to Kansas City, to attend
school.
Harry Johnson returned from Co!ora-
do last Friday. His face is brown as Der
rv, and his nose is blistcrcd from riding
in the sun. He said he had Travelled 200
miles in wagon.
Sam Vess. who has been braking OF
the K, M d. for eight or ten years, was
town last Friday, visiting his parents
and old friends. He went to Osawato-
mie, Wednesday, to take run between
that place and Coffeyville.
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Mrs. Julia McQuaid came over from
Coffcv county last Saturday, to visit her
parnts w. F. James and wife, in Jackson
township, ard many old-tme friends
She made the AGITATOR a pleas ant visit
Saturday.
!. T Highley returned on Sunday from
his stay at Lawton, and comes home
thoroughly satisfied that the town is
ovcrdoue, all branches of business being
overcrowded and property bringing
prices that are ridiculous. Transcript
Norman, Okla.
Miss Mamie Alexander came down
from Manhattan, Saturday, to visit her
parents, Hon, ]. Nj. Alexander and wife,
in Welda township, and the AGrTAToR
family. She will attend the farmers pic.
mic, at the Wardell bridge, tomorrow
Saturday and deliver an address,
T. b. Kelsey and daughter Cora, oI
Sheldon, NO, were in the city, yesterday
the guests of the AGITAToR family. They
had been visiting friends at Greeley, OF
tawa Richmond and other points, and
were on their way home-stopped at
Lone Elm last night, to visit his brother
]. r. Kelsey.
AL Coppagc has our thanks for some OF
the finest peaches we haveseen this year
They were raised on his place in town
AL returned from the newly-Opened coun
try, Wednesday. He says he secured a
good claim claim five miles from Lone
Wolf, a new town in the western part OF
the new territory. His claim joins sec
ton of school land. AL expects to sell his
claim He is we'll pleased with his pros
poets.
w. G. Cress, of Central City, paid lis a
visit last Saturday, and Informed us that
his mother, Mrs. Margaret Cress, Pom.
toosuc, ILL.,, arrived here on Tuesday OF
last week. on visit. Mr., Cress met her
at Kansas City. He brought h ,me with
him fiftv-pound watermelon. measur-
ing 3Sla inches around, which made q
feast for a party of neighbors who met
at the Cress home Wednesday evening
in honor OF Grandma Cress. The party
consisted mainly of elderly ladies. Mrs
Cress is 7S years old; Mrs. Sarah Bierly
81; Mrs.E.I. Shepherd. n; Mrs. Martha
Johnson. CT; Mrs. c. Furney. 55; Mrs. H
B. Davis, 54; Mrs. Mary Schoonmake r
(Mr. Kress' sister of Waverly) 53; Mrs.
Clara Clark, 49, John s Johnson and S.
u Eurnav made tun nf thp nnrty and
their ages, respectively. are ~ and SO
1t was jolly party, and they had a
good time.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-09-06

l. a. Murdck. of Indian Creek, wen
to Kansas City, Wednesday. From
there he will go bsck to Cleveland to tn
old soldiers reunion.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1901-06-13
ESTEY CITY.
A New Mining Camp That Has Sprung UE
in Lincoln County.

The new town, Estey City, in the
Oscura copper district, Is miles west OF
Malagra station, is rapidly populating.
company store, warehouse and hotel
is now up and in operation, and visitors
to the district can have comfortable ac-
commodations. There are also about
30 inhabited tents scattered around In
the vicinity of the Estey company's s
mine improvements. A part of the ma
chinery for the leading plant is now on
the ground and DR.. Dryson, son-in-law
of D. M. Estey, estimates that it will
take go to 80 days to set up the machin-
cry and get the teaching plant ready
for operation.
Expert G. Prey Smith, who in the
employ of the Estey company, exam
ined the resources of the district before
any preparations were made for the
erection of the teaching plant, has in
vested heavily himself, being a man Of
great means, and IS years experience
in copper mining. The Estey company
is spending large amount of money to
get ready to handle the ore of the camp,
and it is reasonably certain that six
months in the future will show Estey
City one of the most prosperous camps
in New Mexico
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1901-06-13
Deeds Recorded,

Probate Clerk Manuel Delgado today
recorded the following deeds: Manue-
lita Delgado de Salazar and Manuel s.
Salazar OF Rio Arriba county, Peregrina
Campbell de Delgado, Antonio A. Del
gado and Teodorita Quintana de Delga-
do, Jose L. Delgado, Francisco Delgado
to Beatriz P. Armijo and Jacobo Perea,
of Bernalillo county, their interest in
the Cerrillos grant; City of Santa Fe to
Agustin Medrano and Cecilia Alarid de
Medrano, a house and lot and parcel
of land; Luz Delgado de Valdez, Manuel
Valdez, Sister Gertrude, Emilio Delgado,
Mrs. Benigna G. de Delgado, Alfredo
Delgado to the heirs and assigns of Jose
Leandro Perea, their interest in the
Cerrillos grant.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1901-06-13
THE FIGHT AGAINST
The COPPER TRUST
The Case Against the Amalgamated Cop
per Company Was Recalled Before
Vice Chancellor Stevens at
Newark, NJ.
ANSWET TO CHARGES OF PLAINTIFF

New York, June 13.-The case of Cal
vim O. Geer against the Amalgamated
Copper company was recalled before
Vice Chancellor Stevens in Newark, N.
j., today. George Lamb and Robert
Carey presented a petition on part of
Mrs. Silas E. Smith, to be allowed to
intervene in the action. There was no
opposition to her intervening.
The suit was brought by the C. H.
Venner company of Boston, and Calvin
O. Geer to restrain the Amalgamated
Copper company from acquiring the
Boston company.
r. V. Lindabury, attorney for the
Amalgamated company, at the opening
hearing, presented the company's an
swer to the charges of the complain
ants. He denied that the directors of
the Amalgamated company owned 49,
900 shares of Butte and Boston stock
now or that they had owned it at any
time. He also denied that they We're
interested in the Boston and Montana
CoIIlpdHy, WllI tlle eXCeplIOL Ol f1enFy
Fl. Rodgers, and VIM. G. Rockefeller,
each of whom, he said owned $50 shares
of stock of the company and had owned
them long time.
Mr. Lindabury further claimed that
the assets Of these companies as stated
by the complainants, were not prop
erly itemized and there were additional
assets that would bring the total up to
500, 100000. The counsel denied further,
that it was the intention of the defeE-
dant directors to unload their holdings
at eXorbitant prices
The answer to the complaint present
ed by Mr.. Lindabury included an affi-
davit by VIM. G.. Rockefeller, which
the announcement that AL
bert c. Burrage, Henry H. Rodgers,
and VIM. Rockefeller has resigned as
directors of the Amalgamated Copper
at meeting of the board
held on June II and that after their
had been accepted, George
3. Baker, Frederick Cromwell and
Walter G. Oakman We're elected to fill
the vacancies 4
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1901-06-13
ENTERED THE BURNING NINE.
The Seventh Explosion Took Place at Port
ROYAL, Today.

Port Royal, Pa, June 13.-Another
exploring party of ten men started into
the burning mine this morning to try to
recover the bodies of the men who are
below They were told before they
started that they were taking their lives
In their hands, as the mine is full of gas
and more explosions are liable to occur
at any time. At 3:4O this morning the
seventh explosion occurred. Inspector
Dixon who headed the party this morn
ing is confident he will be able to recover
some bodies.
A VERDICT BY THE CORONER's
JURY.
Port Royal, Pa, June 13.-The coro-
ner's jury today returned verdict that
W. r. McCune, d. James and T. Gum
saulus, Sr., came to their death by an
explosion of gas in the Port Royal mine
While attempting to recover the bod
les of four men killed by former ex-
plosion. An inquest into the cause of
the explosion will be held tomorrow,
The exploration party which went into
the mine this morning came to the
surface this afternoon confident that
1t will be impossible to get the bodies
OF the dead miners out.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1901-06-13
A MESSAGE FROM
EMPEROR WILLIAM
A Pleasing Feature Of the Young
Mems Christian Association
Jubilee at Boston.
AN INDUSTRIAL CONVENTION
The Speedy Construction of the Nicaragua
Canal is Urged-River and Harbor I'm
provements Are Discussed at the
Southern Industrial Meeting.

| Boston, Mass, June 13.-Among the
pleasant features of the Young Mems
! Christian Association jubilee conven-
tion now in session here has been the
receipt of a message from Emperor
William which says: with satisfac-
ton / see that the German associations.
| active in the same endeavor, take part
fraternally in this solemn gathering.
May the American associations also In
the future train for their fatherland ci-
tizens who are sound in body and soul
and of earnest convictions of life stand
ing on the only unmovable foundation
of the name of Christ, whose name is
above every name.
WILHELM, r.
The convention sent a message to the
emperor expressing thanks and saying:
MAY our alliance founded on Christ
forever bind the kindly sentiments
which now exist between the two
lands"
Y. M. c. A. ENTHUSIASM.
Boston, Mass, June 13.-The enthus-
connection with the Young Mems
Christian association international
convention was at a high pitch for to-
days sessions which were to make up
the events of Jubilee day." In order
to emphasize the event, four special
meetings had been arranged. Between
the first and second meetings, an op-
portunity was afforded the delegates to
attend reception by Governor Crane
at the state house at 80 p. m.
SOUTHERN INDUSTRIAL CON-
VENTION
Philadelphia, June 13.-Topics of nat
ional interest were discussed at the
third days session of the Southern In
dustrial convention. One of the most
important of these was the Nicaragua
canal; Why Has it Not Been Built?"
and during the debate many arguments
were advanced in favor of the speedy
construction of the waterway. "How
our Rivers and Harbors Should be
Provided For" was also discussed.
=. GOING HOME.
kcnsas City, June 13.-Caraya ,s If
Sk,irers homeward bound frnm the
9th annual meeting are moving in ev-
cry direction today.
THE WOODMEN'S PARADE.
st. Paul, June 13.-The Modern Wood
men of America held no business ses-
sion today all the delegates and vis-
ting members joining the grand par
ade,
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1901-06-13
COMMANDER TILLEY HELD UP.
He Was Assaulted and Robbed by Foot
Pads in San Francisco.

San Francisco, June 13.-Lieutenant
Commander B. F. Tilley, U. S. N, gov
ernor of the American portion of the
Samoan islands, who arrived from Pa
go Pago Tuesday, started out for a
stroll last night, intending to view the
water front. When in an unfamiliar
part of the city, according to his state
ment, he was passed by two men who
seized him from behind and stole his
money. A struggle ensued, during
which he was struck over the head and
thrown down with violence, rendering
him unconscious and inf1icting two ug-
ly bruises. His assailants relieved him
of a gold watch and about $25.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1901-06-13
AN IMPORTANT DECISION.
Holders of Preferred Stock Must be Satis-
fed With Guaranteed Interest.

Annapolis, Md, June 13.-The Mary
land court of appeals today handed
down an opinion in the suit brought to
decide the status of the preferred stock
of the Baltimore & Ohio Railway COM
pany in which it held that the holders
of such stock are entitled to receive no
more than the per cent guaranteed by
the company. 1t was contended by the
plaintiffs in the action that after being
paid per cent the preferred stock hold
ers were entitled to further share In
the earnings of the company on the
same basis as the holders of the com.
mon stock