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Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-12-05
Death From Butter CoIo,

Death From Butter Color.
Grafton, N. D., Nov. 80. - The year
and a half-old son of J. F. Knoba, liv-
Ing near here. died from drinking a
quantity of butter color. The child lived
two days after taking the poison.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-12-05
BOERS ROUNDED UP.
BritOns Have Displayed Consider
able Activity During the Past Fort


Night.
Pretoria, Dec. 1. ~ The depletion Of
the Boer forces continues at about the
average rate. Several districts are
practically clear. There has been much
progress in the last fortnight, notably
in the southeast of Orange River Col
ony, where nearly 200 Of the Beers are
accounted for. Commander Alderman
alone lost about 80 men, and only
stragglers remain in that district. The
Beers difficulty in maintaining their
supplies of food and ammunition are
Increasing and cs Using anxiety to their
leaders.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-12-05
Casualties.

Twenty wOrkmen were killed ana
about thirty others injured in a boiler
explosion in Detroit, Mich.
Two passenger trains on the Wabash
railroad collided lear Seneca, Mich, and
about eighty people, mostly immf-
grants. were crushed to death.
The tipple and washhouse OF Mine
No of the Donli Bros Coal company.
of St. Louis, one mile from Collinsvllie.
III. were burned. causing a loss esti-
mated by the company at 100000.
The elevator of the Townsend & Wy
att Dry Goods company's store in st.
Joseph, Mo-, fell from the third floor.
probably fatally injuring John Ban
non, salesman; Helen Ryan, and Iil.-
liam Moylan, saleswomen, and seriously
injuring Arthur Burns, elevator boy.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-12-05
FOREIGN,

The Equitable Assurance society has
bought an immense block in Paris
The present structures will be demol-
ished and magnificent building will
be erected.
Evening journal., 1901-06-12
WOULD DECLINE
DENOMINATION
President M'KinIey Opposed
to a Third Term
MAKES POSITIVE STATEMENT
Thinks Third Term Talk Reacts on
National Policies Administration
Tries to Promote

Washington. June 12.-Presldent Nc
Kinley yesterday put an eifectual qui.
etus on the third term talk which has
gained some currency in the newspa.
pers through interviews with certain
we'll known Republicans favorlng the
denomination of the president for a
third term. Shortly before yesterdays
cabinet meeting adjourned Secretary
Cortclyou gave to the press a signed
statement by the president intended
for the American people announcine
that he was not a candidate for third
term and would not accept renomi
nation II one were rendered.
A decision to issue such a statement
was reached Monday night. when the
president read to the members OF the
cabinet his proposed statement, at the
same time personally pledging each 70
secrecy until public announcement was
made The cabinet, on hearing the
reasons the president advanced, coin
cided with the Wow OF their chief that
the present was an opportune time for
its PRONUNCIATION. Tho phraseology OF
the announcement was considered fur
ther by the cabinet yesterday and af
ter a change or two from Monday
nights draft Secretary Cortolyou was
directed 70 make It public.
The presidents intimate personal
ard political friends later expressed
themselves as not surprised at the de
cision announced, but quite generally
conceded that they had not expected
such an announcement at this time
thinking that the president would moi
so quickly take heed of the third tern
gossip. They said, however, that thel
believed the president had shown hil
quick and excellent political iudgmen
by crushing the third term movemen
in fits very birth
The presidents ntatcmcnt follows.
II regret that the suggestion Of {
third tcrm has been made. l doub
whether / am called upon 20 give 4
notice But there are now question:
Of the gfavest Importance before The
administration and the coHntry. an6
their just consideration should not b'
preiudiced In the public mind by ever
the suspicion of the thought Of third
term. In view, therefore. Of the reiter
alton Of the suggestion Of IL, will say
now. once for all. expressing a long set
tied conviction, that I not only am no
and will not be a candidate for a third
term, but would not accept a nomina
tion for It If It were rendered me.
My only ambition is TO serv'
through my second term to the accept
ance of my countrymen. whose gener
GUS confidence / so deeply appreciate
and then with them 10 do my duty II
the ranks Of private citizenship"
Evening journal., 1901-06-12
COOL COLORED THIEF
HELD In HEAVY BAIL

Notwithstanding the swelo-ing
weather. Louis Purnell, colOred, stood
cool and collected in the prisoners
dock in the Municipal Court this morn
ing while 10 was shown by the court 8
witnesses that ne had stolen a watch
valued at SIS, from Robert Brown. Of
No. 1920 West Thirteenth street. Pur-
nell was held in $500 bail for the up
per court.
Charles Chase, colored was fined S.
and costs for assault and battery.
Jacob Prior. cClored, pleaded that he
was sick and could not be i'm court
Tho charge Of contempt against him
was dismissed.
Mrs. Mary Finley, charged with disor-
dorly conduct was released with a rep
rimand.
David Wilson was fined 81 and costs
for acting disorderly.
William HOmeny was fined SO and
csis for being drunk and dis0rdorly.
The case of William II. Leonard
charged with the larceny Of S420 from
Alice Adams. was continued until TO-
morrow. Leonard was held ia $50 bail
Evening journal., 1901-06-12
There WAS NO TROUBLE TO-DAY:
PATROLMEN WE'RE ON GUARD
Officers Stationed About The Shops Of the Harlan and
EIOllingSWOTth Company Had No Work to Per-
form This Morning
LITTLE GIRL
KILLS OLD MAN
Child Handled Revolver Which
Exploded With Fatal
Results

While playing with a revolver last
evening. Elsie StOlles. years old shot
and killed John Phillips, 62 years old.
The fatal accident happened on the
front porch of a farmhouse near Rising
sun Phillips was washing a bucket
and had his back to the child. when the
revolver exploded, the bullet lodging
in the mans brain. He fell TO the
porch floor and never recovered con-
seriousness. He was dead when DR..
Chandler arrived at the house
The little girl disappeared aftor the
shooting. and has not been seen since.
When she saw what she had done she
burst into tears, and when unobserved
slipped away.
Emma Meek, aged 16 years, is em-
ployed I'm the house, and was an eye
witness to the shooting and her
screams alarmed the inmates Of the
dwelling.
The building Is a double house, and
Is occupied by William Stolles, father
OF the little girl who did the shooting
and Hugo Geighler.
Phillips was in the employ OF
Geighler and was about TO feed the COWS
when he met his death.
The revolver belonged to Mr.. Suolles
who declares that it was not loaded
when he left II IN the house yesterday
morning.
Coroner's Assistant James T. Chan
dler was notified, and is of the opinion
that the shooting was purely acciden'
| tai.
Evening journal., 1901-06-12
MRS. MCKINLEY SLOWLY
GAINING In STRENGTH

Washington. June l2-Althoueh Mrs
Mckinley IS not yet regarded as out Of
danger, there was sull further improve
ment in her condition to-day. Her physi-
clans report that she Is slowly gaining
strength Another examination OF Mrs.
McKinlcys blood was made yesterday by
Dns. Reed and Gray, but the result VIII
probably not be known until to-day, ana
fmay not be announced for two or three
days The belief is that there has been an
Improvement i'm the blood infection, this
opinion being based on the gradual prog
ress OF the paaients recovery, Dut moth
ing definite Will be known until the
chemical analysis Is completed.
1t was said at the White House late last
night that Mrs. Mckinley still showed un.
mistahable signs of Improvement, and
that TO change FOR the worse was looked
Tor.
Evening journal., 1901-06-12
WILL GIVE FINE CONCERT
Excellent Program 10 be Given by Ep'
,rorth UhoIr To-marrow NIght

The choir of Enworth NJ E Church,
consisting OF thirty voicos, will give q con-
cert in Harrison Street Church tomorrow
nlchi. and "a musical treat Is expected.
The choir will be assigted by Miss Bessie
BOYER. soprano sololst. of Chester, and
Miss Helen Mar WILSON, elocuuonist, OF
phnadelphia. George Edwin King VIII be
director, and Mrs. Emma saxton, accom-
panist Following Is the program:
NOW O'er the IHltops" .....,.....Leslie
Epworth Church Choir
Recitation The Jockey Hero"
Miss Helen Mar Wilson.
"Tis Morn" ".......................... Geihel
Epworth Church Choir
Soprano solo, Excelsior"
Miss Bessie Boyer.
Recitation, "How q Little Girl Tells the
Story of Red Riding Hood.
Miss Helen Mar Wilson.
"Thc Storm King '..................,ierki
Epworth Church Choir.
Solo ....................Mi Elsie Mckinley
Baritone solo................J0hn A. Booker
"Lo, the Morn ON the Mountain is Break.
ing' .....--........-,..--..... Emerson
Epworth Church Cholr.
Solo "Jackcy" "........... Miss Bessie Boyoi
Recitation. "a Telephone Romance"
Miss Helen Mar Wilson.
Baritone solo. Tho Rev. T. Burgetto Shor
Soldiers Chorus '.-............... Gounol
Epworth Church Choir.
Evening journal., 1901-06-12
WARM WELCOME
FOR SOUTHHRNHRN
Philadelphia AanileStS Great
Interest in Entertainment
Of Delegates

PHILADELPHIA. June 12.-Delegates
numbering several hundred and repre-
senting all of the southern states and
most of the principal cities Of the
south are attending the annual south
ern industrial convention, which began
a four days session in Horticultural
Hall yesterday. This IS the first time
the convention has been held in the
north. and it is expected that great
benefits will accrue to the commercial
and industrial interests Of the north
and south through the deliberations Of
the delegates.
The delegates found heartfelt vel
come awaiting them, the state and city
Joining in the effort to reader the Wis
itors' soiourn as pleasant as It Is ex-
pected to be profitable. The business
houses in the center of the city have
been gaily decorated with flags and
bunting. and last night the exterior OF
the city hall was a blaze Of electric
lights in honor of the occasion The
welcome of the city's guests consumed
all of the morning session, at which
welcoming addresses we're delivered by
Governor Stone and Mayor Ashbridge
Responses were made by Governor
Longino. of Mississippi, and Mayor
higgins. Of Waco, Tex. The afternoon
was given over to an excursion on the
Delaware river, and last night the del
egates listened to addresses by former
Secretary of the Interior Hoke Smith
of Atlanta, Ca, and Robert c. Ogden
OF Philadelphia, president Of the south
ern educational conference. The day
events concluded with a reception e
the delegates, rendered by Mayor Ash
bridge, at the city hall.
Evening journal., 1901-06-12
One Man Arrested for Drunk
OnIeSS and Disorder
SITUATION STILL UNCHANGED
Benjamin DOWncS, The Alleged Sca5,
Refused 10 Go TO Work.
Strikers Pleased

There is no change In the situation OF
the striking machinlsts to-day all the
men who are out being determined to
stand firm until the end.
In Turn Hall this morning the usual
meeting was held, presided over by Robert
E. Lee, president Of Delaware Lodge. No.
205 An members reported.
The feature OF this mornings gathering
was AN address delivered by the Rev. DIR.
Campbell, pastor of Highlands presbyter-
IAN Church. In his remarks Dr. Campbell
congratulated the men on the manly
stand they had taken. He advised Them
TO carry out their present conduct.
WILL ATTEND CHURCH.
From the Rev. H. s. Dulany came an in
vltation for the strikers to attend services
IN Asbury NJ 70. Church on Sunday morn
ing at 1880 o'clock. by rising vote the
invitation was unanimously accepted.
Another feature OF to-days meeting was
graphophone selections given by Charles
shpe Benjamin Downcs, who went TO
work in the Harlan and 1iollingsworth
Company on Monday, was present at to-
days meeting, but was not taken into the
union.
RELIEF COMMITTEE AT WORK.
The Relief Committee OF the striking
machinisls was busly engaged I'm tho
Smith building this morning paying on
although there was comparatively few
who applied for assistance. Single men
receive "a per week, while married men
lget &c.
/ This morning extra patrolmen were sta-
toned az the corners of Water and Tat
lnsli streets. Water and West streets. and
Water and Washington streets. but the
officers did not attempt TO cross tho
tracks and there was not the slightest
trouble among tho machinlsts. Six pick
cts were posted by the strikers, two at
each of the above-namod corners but
their services were not needed. as not a
Imam attempted TO 90 I'm. The only excite
mentWas the arrest Of half-drunkcn em-
lpoye. In the yards of the company, who
was swearing and acting IN disorderly
manner. He dened the police TO arrest
him. and he was finally taken into custody
lby OFFICER John Ward and sent 70 the po-
lice station.
Some excitement was caused yesterday
at noon by the door Of the machine shop
lbcing knocked accidentally on It's hinges.
benjamin Downes, the alleged "scab''
machinist, did not go to work this morn
ing. and an difficulty from that source
has been adjusted After a CONSULTATION
with the machiuists last evening Downes
lagrcod 10 stay out and become a member
of the union.
lie then went to the city Hall and with
drew a warrant that he had previously
laworn out against a man who had made n
threat 10 assault him. because he had
taken strikers place on Monday.
Last night Secretary Dimock, Of the
Harlan and Holllngsworth Company, and
superintendent Caakey, Of the machine
shop. called at the city Hall and requested
additional police at the works this morn
ling, as they feared there might be trouble
lamong the workmcn resulting from yes
lterdays action.
Several of the strikers had long talk
with Mr.. Dimock and Foreman Caskey in
front of the City Hall last evening re-
garding the situation. but nothing definite
was decided upon.
Evening journal., 1901-06-12

Francis Buck was given a prize OF
$40 on general merit.
Drill prizes were awarded to Earl
Rendered, OF the senior department,
and Faul Mullen, OF the juoior depart
ment.
The George A. Elliott medal, 10 the
Intermediate department for the best
English essay was won by Douglas
Buck. Miss Barnard pinned the medal
on the winners breast.
Jack Macarthur won the prize offer
ed the primary department by Mrs.
Morrison for the best English.
The three graduates, Willard Hen
derer, Reynolds Driver Wilson and
Robert Edgar Francis. were presented
their diplomas by Bishop Coleman.
Cadets Willard Henderer aud w. y.
Barnard were spoken Of as two pupils
who had not received a single demerit
during the term.
The drilling OF the youngsters yesterday
afternoon was exceptionally lne, as the
cadets and "lidets" were striving for
prizes. The best soldier was 10 get gold
medal Major Blackford was In command.
with Captains Blackford and Wyatt as
stan officers. Company A was in com
Francis and Adair; Company was in
charge Of Captain Barnard and Lieuten-
ant cazier Captain T. e. Rutan and Lieu
tenant Clarence NJ. Dillon. OF the First
Delaware Regiment were judges.
The evening exercises consisted OF a
contest for the J. r. Morrison prize for
defamation, ana the William MunhalI.
special. The selections were all well
given.
William Newell Barnard, who rected
"The Painter of Seville" by Susan VIII
son, received the j. T. Morrison prize OF
$50 in gold. Samuel Edgar Francis, whose
selection was ''Vesuvius and the
Egyptian" by Luton, received the Mar
shall special of $25. Robert Williams Tom
linson, who gave the chariot race from
Ben Hur," by Lew Wallace. received
the second Morrison prize of SIS. and Rob-
ert Dayton Smith. whose selection was
Robert Of Lincoln" by Bryant, received
the third Morrison prize of $5.
The others who took part and their Sc
lectons We're: David Davis Colquhoun
THE Unknown Rider" by Lippard; Rey-
nolds Driver Wilson. zone Niche the
Highest" William Hazlet Smith starr
/
Emmons. "rhe Limitations of Youth" by
Field; Clayton Douglass Buck, 'The Re
lief Of Lucknow" by Robert Lowell: John
Macarthur, "Heyo House." from "UnclC
Remus.' by Harris.
The judges were Archdeacon George c.
| Hall, rector of st. Johns Church; Super
intendent OF Public Schools George w
Twitmyer, and John =. Nields. The an
nouncements were made by Superintend-
ent Twitmyer
The ushers were Cadet Captain William
X. Grove Cadet Lieutenant Craig Adair
Cadet Sergeant-Ma jor Harry Cazier Cade
Sergeant John IT, Beckett Cadet Sergean
Edgar NJ IIoopes. Ir- Cadet -Sereean
John Bancroft Jr., Cadet Captain Paul y
Wilson and Cadet Merrfll Troupe. Voca
selections were given by Miss Mabel Win.
ner ard violin selections by Miss Edna
Turner Bradheld.
Evening journal., 1901-06-12
INSURANCE MAN
HAS BROKEN BONES
Says He Was Assaulted With
out PrOVQcatiOn by PrOmi-
nent Contractor

George w. Phillips, Of the contract
ing firm Of Lynn & Phillips, is TO be
made the defendant in a criminal suit
for damages TO be instituted in Su-
perior Court in a few days by Thomas
S. Smith.
The basis of the suit is an alleged un-
provoked assault, which Mr. Smith
says was committed upon him yeslcr-
day afternoon by Mr.. Phillips. Mr..
Smith is an Insurance agent, and re-
lates that while talking with a negro,
who is employed on the powefhouse
building in Race street for the Will
mington City Railway Company, he
was approached by Mr.. Phillips who
demanded to know Mr.. Smiths busi
ness.
While Mr.. Smith was explaining his
business he says Phillips struck him a
blow in the face. which not only felled
him, but broke his nose and his cheek
bone as we'll. Then blow after blow
was mined on the body OF the pros.
trate man. until bystanders interfered
Medical attention was given Mr. Smith
by Drs Morgan and WOrthingtOn, and
he since has been confined TO his home
Mr. Smith is a brother of Artemas
and Martin +. Smith. attorneys-at-law
who will prosecute criminal and civil
proceedings against Phillips.
Evening journal., 1901-06-12
COUNTY WILL ISSUE BOND
Bids Will be Opened at Noon on Saturday
June %

on Saturday June %. the Levy Court
viii open bids for New Castle County
Worxhouse bonds to the value of $4,000
and county bonds TO the value of $4,000
The issues are made under authority
of act OF the General Assembly. and will
bear per cent interest. The issue of S75.-
900 New Castle County Workhouse bonds
are payable on or before April 1. 1921. The
$50 OOJ New Castle County Bonds are due
and payable as follows: $1,000 July !,
1911. and $4,000. 1915
Evening journal., 1901-06-12
Transfers of City Property

The following transfers Of prop
erty were recorded yesterday: Three
story dwelling al Broome and Oak streets.
from Miss Hanna E. Stockdale to Jane
O. Hickman. for 5000; three houses in
Eiehth street near Market. from Jacob
Derickson TO William T.. Derrick
son. for $500; threc-story bricl. dwelling,
Seventh and West streets, from Isabella
A. d. Sanborn TO Mary C.. A. G.. ID. King,
for Sl.S75.
Evening journal., 1901-06-12
TROLLEYS ARE RUNNING
Peoples Cars Moving Regularly in
second and in Clayton Streets

Cars Of the Peoples Railway Com
pany are running in Second, Clayton
and Sixth streets, to-day. Those in
Second street run from Sew
enth and ButtonwOCd streets to
Clayton street on a ten-minute sched-
ule. connecting with those in the last
named street, which move on like
schedule.
Cars of the Sixth street line are be-
ing operated on the usual five-minute
schedule and transfer passengers at
Clayton street
Tomorrow Manager Crook hopes &c
have finished the railway loop at the
corner of Thirteenth and Jefferson
streets When finished. the belt line
system will be operated.
Evening journal., 1901-06-12
ErenIng IournaI In BulfaIo

The Evening Journal may be had at all
the leading hotels and from the news
dealers n Buffalo during the Pan-Ameri-
can Exposition The paper also Is on file
in The headquarters of the Buffalo Circu-
lation Bureau. No. 20 West Swan street.
Evening journal., 1901-06-12
Phoenlr Truck In s,rrlee

Members OF the Proenix Fire Company
have again placed their truck IN service
after having had the wheels re-hooped and
a general overhauling given to the APP
parltrs. The truck has been ont OF SER
vice for about two weeks
Evening journal., 1901-06-12
CbiIdren SEEING the Citv

Katie Babewski, 4 years Old. and Joe
Gagewsk. years old, were picked up IN
the streets by policemen yesterday after
noon. The tots had wandered from home
and their parents called at the police sta
tion for them.
Evening journal., 1901-06-12

Don't let her scream for a plate Of
ice cream but just bring her to 1906
Market. and she viii soon stop it. J..
Smith & Co, 1906 Market street Del
maryia 1891.
Evening journal., 1901-06-12
snnrs oook store Esrloded

BY tho mysterious explosion Of cook
stove I'm the kitchen. about SIS damage
was Gone 20 the home of Charles Snaf.
no is Hutton street. last evening. IL is
thought thar there must have been dyna-
mite n the coal.
Evening journal., 1901-06-12
No FederaI jury Drawn

No Jury has been drawn for this term OF
the United States Court. There may be
one drawn during the week.
Evening journal., 1901-06-12
No Isust There

On stove or pipe covered with Cart
Imell's Stove Enamel.
Evening journal., 1901-06-12

The George F. King Press. Printers.
Evening journal., 1901-06-12

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The weather for tomorrow
CFIursday) promises to be
partly cloudy and continued
warm weather and probably
thunder storms.