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Hutchinson gazette., 1902-01-16
Pan American is bankrupt.

Buffalo, Jan, lO,--It having been
found impossible to unite the creditors
of the Pan. American exposition TO
bring about the best possible results
from the remaining assets Of the expo
Sition company, the Fidelity Trust
company entered u summons and com.
plant before the supreme court asking
that II receiver be appointed. OF the
issue of S2,50O,OOO in first mortgage
bonds Sl5O,OOO is still unpaid, Tho
wrecking privilege is held up by claims
and judgments.
Hutchinson gazette., 1902-01-16
Kansas Seed Corn.

Topeka, Jan. l4.--As u result Of an
address delivered by Prof. A. d. Sha-
mel before the board of agriculture, an
organization called the Kansas Seed
Corn Breeders association has been or
ganized. The officers Of the association
are: President, j. w. Robson, I'll
Dorado; vice president, Edwin Taylor
Edwardsville; treasurer, Guilford Dud-
ley, Topeka; secretary, E. b. Cowgirl,
Topeka. The object of this organiza-
ton is TO improve the grade of seed
corn used in this state.
Hutchinson gazette., 1902-01-16
Corn Crop Figures.

Topeka Jan, l0.-From Mr.. Coburn's
report it appears that but ten counties
in the state raised n million bushels OF
corn, and but single county, Nemaha,
raised over million bushels, Ne
maha's yield is given as 3,107, 664. The
other nine with u million or more were
Marshall, Brown, Usage, Jefferson,
Doniphan, Wabaunsee, Pottawatomic
Shawnee and Republic, in the order
named, These ten counties produced
14l6 million bushels, or one.third of
the total crop of the state.
Hutchinson gazette., 1902-01-16
OF Cournn TheY Arc mono.t.

Pelin, Jan. i3.-The director Of rail-
roads and mines OF Shansl province
visited Minister Congcr and said that
a branch OF the Belgian railroad will
be extended to Shansi In the spring,
lie explained the great mining re-
sources of the province and requested
Mr. Congcr TO exert his influence to
induce Americans to invest capital in
the province, saying that the policy OF
the United States during the recent
troubles had led the Chinese to prefer
dealing with Americans, as they have
greater confidence In their honesty.
Hutchinson gazette., 1902-01-16
Whom Homeatead Not Exempt.

Topeka, Jan. 14.-The supreme court
decided that widower with no family
cannot hold his homestead from his
creditors. One of the judges said
"When His Maker sees fit to remove
the wife by death and the children all
marry off and the widower becomes
old and feeble, 1t seems cruel that the
law should enable some one to come
along and swipe his home for an old
debt and turn him out as charge
upon the community"
Hutchinson gazette., 1902-01-16
Nordlcn inn Wreck.

Rome, Ga, Jan. l4-As result OF q
collision between passenger and a
freight on the Southern railway Nine
Lillian Nordica, the singer, was i'm
iured, her accompanist, E. Romaine
Simmons, sustained bruised hand;
an engineer was killed, and three
other employees of the road were in
iured. Nine. Nordica's car was at
tached to the rear of the passenger
train. She sang in Atlanta Saturday
night, and was on her way to Nash
vile, to fill an engagement.
Hutchinson gazette., 1902-01-16
working Mon Contribute.

Pittsburg, Pa, Jan. l4.-Ten thou
sand dollars was contributed to the
national fund for Mckinley memorial
by the worlSingmen of Homestead. 1t
was one of the largest amounts for this
purpose that has been raised in West
ern Pennsylvania, and the amount will
be forwarded to the headquarters OF
the Mckinley memorial commission in
Washington. The majority of the
workingmen gave half days pay
from the lowest laborer to the heads OF
the departments.
Hutchinson gazette., 1902-01-16
Guarded by Women.

Cape Town, Jan. 10,-Thc latest cap
ture by the Kimberley column is Boer
laager near Mokwani, with great num-
bers of cattle guarded wholly by women
under the leadership of Commandant
De Beers. One hundred and fifty of
the women were acting as cowboys, and
only six men were connected with the
enmn.
Hutchinson gazette., 1902-01-16
ChArles Curtis Poisoned.

Washington, Jan. iO.-Representa-
tive Curtis, of Kansas, had narrow
escape from serious poisoning. Shortly
after the evening meal he was taken
violently i'll, and was relieved only
after taking an emetic. An investiga-
tion revealed that some tomatoes eaten
during dinner were poisoned by the
tin. He had recovered sufficiently by
morning to keep an appointment to
present to the president Indian Agent
Honnell and Dr. Harrison of the Potta
watomie agency.
Hutchinson gazette., 1902-01-16
Now Rule on Evidence. }.

Topeka, Jan. 14,--After this the tes-
timony of witness given at the first
trial of case can be used at the sec
ond trial if the witness is missing or
out of the jurisdiction of the trial
court. This rule was laid down by the
supreme court in the case of the Santa
Fe against Osborn, on appeal from
Harper county. On a second trial the
district court refused to receive such
testimony. The company appealed and
the supreme court held that the lower
court erred,
Hutchinson gazette., 1902-01-16
A PapAl Bull,

London, Jan. 1o,-The correspondent
OF the Daily Chronicle, wiring from
Rome, says that a papal bull will be
issued shortly concerning the re-organ-
ization of the Catholic church and the
religious orders in the Philippine Is
lands. The correspondent adds that
there is no doubt that the Vatican has
arrived at an understanding with the
cabinet at Washington on the subject.
Hutchinson gazette., 1902-01-16
Foreign Flour Orders Refused.

Topeka, Jan. lit Is estimated by
the assessors that there were million
bushels of wheat on hand last spring,
which added to the 90 million bushels
raised this summer made the total
holdings about 100 million bushels,
However much of this wheat is fed to
stock, there should be an abundance
left to sell. If the farmers continue to
hold on to their wheat the milling in
dustry of the state will be paralyzed.
Orders pouring in on them from home
and foreign markets are being refused
Hutchinson gazette., 1902-01-16
VIII Arrest for Treason.

London, Jan. 0,-Colonel Arthur
Lynch, who was recently elected to the
house Of commons TO represent Galway,
will be prevented from taking his seat
More than that, as soon as he sets foot
on English soil he will be arrested on
charge of treason. Colonel Lynch
does not deny that he aided the Beers,
but says he will take his seat unless
prevented by force,
Hutchinson gazette., 1902-01-16
May Meet In Jcrusnlom.

Three Oaks, Mich, Jan. l4.-Several
members of the Worlds Sunday school
executive committee, were here at a
meeting of the executive committee of
the international Sunday school con-
vention to be held in Denver next
June A committee was appointed to
correspond with the foreign section of
the worlds committee as to their views
in reference to holding the fourth con-
vention in the city of Jerusalem, Pal.
cstine, probably in March, 1904.
Hutchinson gazette., 1902-01-16
Engine Men Fight.

Fort Scott, Kas., Jan. 1O,-A serious
fight occurred here which may result
in the death of w. +. Faxon, Frisco
iiremen. Faxon fought with his en-
gineer, j. G. Mitchell, in the cab Of
their engine. They beat each other
over che head with slaves until they
were almost insensible. Afterwards
the men met here again. The engineer
was accompanied by his son, who cut
an ugly wound in the back of the fire.
man. The father and son were both
arrested,
Hutchinson gazette., 1902-01-16

Topeka, Jan. 10,-The Kansas I'm
proved Stock Breeders closed their an
nual meeting after the election Of these
officers: President, c. E. Harrington,
Baker; vice president, Charles E. Sut'
ton, Russell; secretary, II. A. Heath,
Topeka; treasurer, II. w. Cheney, To-
peka; directors, j. c, Robson, Towan'
da; II. w. McAfec, Topeka; Colonel j.
Il. True, Newman; +. II. Avery, Wake
field; r. s. Cook Wichita.
The members were rendered ban
auet.
Hutchinson gazette., 1902-01-16
Cattle Men Organize to Fight.

Guthrie, Ok, Jan, 14.-0klahoma and
Texas cattlemen are organizing to fight
the passage of joint resolution pre-
sented to congress cutting down the
periods OF the leases of the large tracts
of the pasture lands in the Kiowa and
Comanche country to one year, and to
allow no one party more than 1000
Rores.
Hutchinson gazette., 1902-01-16
Wichita indiana Claim.

Washington, Jan. 13,-Thc secretary
of treasury has sent to congress COM
munication from the interior depart
ment concerning the compensation of
the the Wichita Indians for 70,6l1 acres
of land ceded to the United States in
the agreement Of June, 1881, The
secretary asks an appropriation of $780,
Ola for this purpose,
Hutchinson gazette., 1902-01-16

Manila, Jan. l4,-Mcdical authorities
here assert that a considerable portion
of the breaking down of American
residents of the Philippine islands is
due to homesiclsness. The Manila
newspapers urge the commission TO
secure daily cable news service, to be
devoted TO American news exclusively,
The government has offered TO send
news bulletins free TO all points on the
military wires.
Hutchinson gazette., 1902-01-16

Topeka, Jan. 14,-Attorney General
GODDARD has received word from Secre-
tary Hitchcock that the motion to re-
open the Fort Hays military homestead
cases had been overrulcd by the interior
department, This settles the litigation
and the state now has absolute title to
the reservation. 1t can now go ahead
and establish an agricultural expert
ment station and a branch normal
school.
Hutchinson gazette., 1902-01-16
Nicaragua RejoIces.

MOnagua, Nicaragua, Jan, l4,-There
is great rejoicing in the official circles
Of Nicaragua over the news by cable
that the Nicaraguan canal bill has
passed the house OF representatives
The National band at Manogua played
Hail Columbia" and salutes were fired
from the battery.
Hutchinson gazette., 1902-01-16
No Idea Of Consolidating.

Washington, Jan. l3,-Delegate
Flynn has called on Secretary Hitch
cock at the interior department and
inquired as to a report, that owing to
lack of business at the Enid, Alva
and Kinghsher land offices the offices
would be discontinued. He was told
that the department had no idea OF
disseminating them.
Hutchinson gazette., 1902-01-16
For Indian Territory Towns.

Washington, Jan. 1.-The house
committee on Indian affairs ordered
favorable report on the bill authorizing
municipalities of over 1000 population
in Indian Territory to issue bonds for
local improvements.
Hutchinson gazette., 1902-01-16

= Mr.. stephens (Tcxas) hns introduced n roso.
lutOn providing for additional townste com
mlsSioners In indian Territory. He has also
introduced u Joint resolution restricting the
issue OF lenses OF pasture land In the three new
oklahoma counties,
MIR, Lacy has introduced bill providing for
compulsory attendance 0f witnesses before the
registers and receivers OF land ollces,
The house spent greater part of the day on
District OF Columbia business.
Hutchinson gazette., 1902-01-16

Senator Lodge introduced tho bill which has
been prepared by the committee after cOnSultG'
tons with department ofiolals for the goYera'
ment OF the Philippines
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-01
EIGHT-AOUR DAY.
Strike Of Plumbers and Steam
filters In PawtuCket.

Today being the first OF July II was the
date designated for the eight hour sched-
ule to be insisted upon by the plumbers.
steamfitters and electricians OF Pawtuck-
et
There are nearly a score OF men out at
the works of the Pawtucket Steam and
Gas Pipo company, because OF notice
posted by General Manager Andrew that
they would not accede to the eight-hour
demand. The company was willing to re-
duce the hours of steamhtters and cleo
tricians from ten 10 nine and leave the
plumbers hours as they have been for
some time past, nine. thus making the
hours of oil the employees uniform.
Furthermore the company refused to
recognize the union.
There are no strikes on in any other
shop in Pawtucket or Central Falls and
developments will be awaited with inter-
est.
The fact that already steamftters and
plumbers-good wages they promise 10
first class men-are being ADVERTISED fer
today means that the company will not
yield readily.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-01
Battle to
A Finish !

The usual midday meeting OF the ex-
ecutive board OF the striking street rail-
way men was held today with President
Arno IN the chair
Business Agent Vetter was present
as was also international Treasurer Orr,
and every member of~the board prompt
~ answered the rollcal.
The daily reports OF the various sub
committees was presented and were OF
n most encouraging character. The sit.
uation at Riverpoint Is improving and
the outlook along that line grows bright
or every day for the union men.
Many OF the green" or inexperienced
hands are becoming ticklisle and have
90 more than one person. expressed the
wish that they would like to be back
home again In New York city, the South
and West.
But business men and residents gener-
ally have no sympathy for strike break
ers, nor will the union men lend assist
ance, financial or In other form, TO send
these mercenaries back to their parade
grounds on the Bowery. New York city,
Atlantic avenue. Buffalo; North Clark
street. Chicago. or the corrols OF Texas.
Union men and citizens generally have
no use for such vampires whose deporta-
ton In due time will not be undertaken
by their sponsors--the street railway
companies cmissarios--in the same spirit
OF generosity as when freighted here q
few weeks ago
The executive boards session lasted
nearly two hours and routine business
chiefly was transacted. The rollcaii, TO.
day. showed no diminution I'm number
or enthusiasm and they renewed theil
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-01

London, July 1.-The reappearance to-
day OF Queen Alexandra as a participant
IN a public ceremony practically marks
the end OF the period OF anxiety caused
by King Edwards condition. Her pre-
sence at the review OF the colonial troops
by the Prince OF Wales greatly increased
public enthusiasm over what I'm itself
was a picturesque and interesting event.
Upward OF $500 colonials were brought
In from the various encampments and
marched through great crowds down
Constitution hill.~which was lined with
troops. past Buckingham palace. which
for a week has been the centre OF such
supreme interest. and along the Mall TO
Horse Guards parade. The contingent
present represented all parts Of the Brit
ish empire with the exception OF india,
whose troops will be separately reviewed
tomorrow The Canadians detachment
numbered COO men and was by far the
largest body on parade.
The smallest detachment consisted OF
three natives OF the island OF St Lucia,
Borneo. Ceylon. Fill. the West Indies
generally. Ceyprus. the gold coast. Mel
geria, Uganda and other remote colo
nies were represented by native troops
I'm clothing OF striking variety. while
straight from the lighting line In South
Africa were details OF the Canadian
scouts, Kitchener's Horse and contin-
gents from a number OF local levies
Ssised during the war.
THE queens appearance while on her
way from the palace TO the Horse GUARDS
was greeted with salvos OF cheers. which
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-01
MANY There.
Funeral Of Albert C. White
Was Largely Attended.

The funeral services OF Albert Clarke
2F Wayland avenue. at noon today and
were very largely attended by his per-
sonal friends, business associates and
members OF the various clubs and fra
ternal organizations with which he had
been affiliated and was so deservedly
popular.
The Providence Telephone company OF
which Mr.. White had long been the
manager. was represented by several of
Its directors and employees
The Central, Pomham and Commercial
clubs, all OF which organizations Mr.
White was a member, were also repre-
sented together with Cavalrp Command
cry, X. T., and the Scottish rite OF the
Masonic order. Besides all these the
house was thronged with the neighbors
and friends OF the family and scores OF
persons. both old and young to whom
Mr. White had endeared himself
The rich broadcloth covered casket
containing the remains. rested I'm the
drawing room surrounded by flowers
beautiful beyond description. Not only
was tho casket literally covered with
these expressions Of affection. but above
and below, and beside the casket were
magnificent floral emblems partially
filling the large room.
Beautiful pieces came from the POM
ham, Central and Commercial clubs and
also from the various Masonic orders
with which the deceased had been con-
nected.
rare piece came from the Providence
Telephone company and still others from
~ rsonal friends.
The services were conducted by RE-.
James G.. Nose. ID. D.. pastor emeritus
o. the Benehcent Congregational church
DIR. Nosc read a number of appropriate
and comforting passages OF scripture a11
closed with a beautiful prayer full OF SYM
pathy and hope and comfort for the be-
reaved. No words OF euloRy were or
fered save those which were embodied
In the prayer.
During the services the hymnsSS zone
sweetly Solemn Thought" and Lead,
Kindly Light were rendered with much
expression by the Grace church quar-
tstte. composed OF the following singers.
Rev, Il. VI. Waterhouse. tenor: Mrs r.
NJ. Waterhouse, soprano, Mr.. Howard j.
White. b9ss; Miss J. /. Hunter. alto
Continued on page Two)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-01

John Rankin, who was on the wilt
ness stand when the court adjourned last
evening. was recalled for further cross
examination by Mr.. Huddy this morning.
Rankin admitted testifying In the dis
trict court. The questions asked him
were about his statements as to whether
he stopped at Daniel Smiths or Mr. Bar
ber's the night Of the fray.
He was asked also about testifyfng TO
an interview with his sister. which ne
stated scared him at the district court.
This was to contradict his testimony that
he went away to get work.
It developed that witness had been told
that officer Wood wanted him.
Rankin denied that he said TO Mr..
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-01

Smith. They won't catch me. am GO
ing 70 skip TO the city" Witness said
he told Smith just what happened at the
defendants home.
Mr.. Huddy asked witness II he told his
sister he was In jail in Worcester. Wit
ness denied this, as ne did yesterday that
he had ever been In jail.
TEST OF cREDIBILITY.
Mr.. Huddy then asked witness II he
ever told Darling or others that he had
been In jail There was a good deal OF
talk between counsel as to whexher these
questions were admissible. The court
ruled they were as test OF credibiity A
denial was made OF such statements
George Barber, the next witness, said
he was slightly acquainted with the de-
fendant and knew the dead man. Amos ID.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-01

determination 10 stand firmly shoulder
tosh oulder until as fairly as ever from
the start. the fight Is finally won.
general meeting OF all members Of
the union was called TO order at
o'clock, this afternoon. and at the hour
OF writing was still In session.
CAR SITUATION QUIET.
There is no apparent charge In, th
strike situation In Pawtucket. Central
Falls. Cumberland, Lincoln. and North
Providence Local Manager Smith sent
out ten cars the usual complement. this
forenoon, but the only reports received
from the overworked green hands wao
few, n any. passengers. There was not
the leas. semblance OF violence or any
form OF disturbance and encouraging re-
ports OF similar tenor were received at
strike headquarters and tho various po-
lice stations
Residents In the vicinity OF the car barn
near the Providence-Pawtucket line are
complaining OF the hideous yells and die
graceful antics OF the green men a
all hours of the night within and outsi1o
the building.
why. they woke me ut 2:so o'clochu
this morning. with the firing OF thAir r.
volvers. Now. II they repeat Il again -
night-and they have been dolng - nee
for almost week,rll get up and lot thou
listen to a little OF my steel voeu
through the air. II that doecn;t frlontec
them. I'll take their cap numoogu and ~
port them to Chief Of Police Matthews 4
Providence early IN the morning 10
within his territory that ~ eroies @
carried on.'' .L n
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-01

Witness claimed he had not drunk ~
much as the others.
CROSS EXAMINED.
Witness was cross examined by George
H. Huddy, Jr., who with his brother, X.
p. Huddy. is counsel for defendant. Wit
ness said he knew Rankin In Worcester
for many years NUT claimed he was not
a particular friend OF Rankin.
Dixon bought the axe for half a dol
lar and II was put away. Mr.. Huddy then
asked q good many questions about the
drinking. This led 10 the addition of some
liquor to that detailed Perrin had a pint
bottle OF whisky, Mowry had q pint bot
tie OF whisky and so had Dixon. There
was something out OF each bottle. but tho
two-quart and half pail was full OF beer
when all parties sat down on the bank
beyond the railroad.
Witness claimed he had drunk nothing
up TO going 10 the bank. After that he
had only three drinks OF whiskey. At
the Dixon house there was at first q
merry time. The parties were all singing
songs
Later the scene changed according to
witness and all stood In the middle. Of
the floor jawing. Then Dixon ordered ths
parties out.
Witness, said that before Judge Harris
he testified that when Dixon ordered Per-
rim out the latter replied he had as much
right to the Rankin woman as Dixon
and they all got into a bunch" All were
noisy and Mr.. Huddy got witness to adj
NIT that there were blows struck In the
house.
John Rankin. the previous witness. de<
MED that any blows were struck In the
house. So In his testimony in chief did
Barber himself.
Witness was cross examined at con-
siderable length about the Dixon home
and what took place there. He admitted
that he had been In jail for drunkenness.
ALL WENT OUT.
Edgar Griffith was next called. He
met the party on its return trip and wen
to Dixon's house. All were at this tim(
good -natured. and when the house waa
entered witness had one drink Of whis-
key. Perrin and the Rankin woman sat
very close to each other.
Continued on Page Ten.)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-01
TWO were
SHOT TO
DEATH.
Sheriff Harrington and a Negro
Woman Killed in Dispute
Over Fence.

Monroeville, Ala. July 'l.-sher1ff JOS
eph II. Harrington and a woman were
shot and killed here yesterday by James
Pittman.
Harrington chanced to be present when
an alteration arose between William
Davis. Pittman and negro woman over
the buildYs OF a fence on disputed land
line. Pittman pulled a pistol and shot
Harrington and the woman. killing both
and wounding the son OF the woman.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-01
OVERRULED.
Demurrer In Case Of Westerly
Probate Court Against Potter.

In the case OF the probate court OF wes-
terly va. william ]. Potter ct al. the ap-
pellate division OF the supreme court in
an opinion handed down holds that the
demurrer must be overrued.
IL sees no ground for demorrer because
the writ was issued at the instance Of
more than one party Interested. IL one
party interested may institute a suit more
than one party can.
This r. n suit on a probate bond.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-01
BOTH DROWNED

Detroit. July Herman Kolch and
John Lenkeitus. both young men. were
drowned ffthe steamer Tashmoc carly
today as she lay at her dock. The men
were scrubbing one Of the middle wheel
boxes. when the plank they were stand
Ing on gave way, throwing them into
the river