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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-30
LEGAL FIGHT FOR A BABY.
The Recently Enacted iowa Law to Take
Children from Incompetent Parents
Causing Trouble.

Keokuk, Ia, Aug. 2s.-In legal
fight for the possession of her IL
months-old baby, which is seriously
LII, Mrs. Vina Kellar caused the ar
rest of the infant yesterday on a
charge of vagrancy and had herself
appointed a special constable to take
charge of the diminutiye prisoner
during a continuance of the case.
This was a victory over Secretary
Elmer Park, of the Associated Chart
ties, who was landed in Jail for near
IL an hour for contempt of court in
his attempt to deprive the mother of
her child. Yesterdays incidents fol-
lowed the action of u local court
Tuesday in declaring unconstitution-
al the recently enacted state law pro-
viding for the taking of children from
dissolute or incompetent parents.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-30
NAvAJoEs STARVING.
Thirty Thousand Indians Practically With
out Food Caused by Nine Years
of Drought.

Salt Lake City, Aug. 28.-Sheriff
Christensen, of San Juan county,
Utah, yesterday made formal APP
peal to United States Senator Raw
Inns for the relief of the Navajo In
dams of southern Utah, and the lat
ter has telegraphed the situation to
the Indian commissioner at Wash
ington. Sheriff Christensen says:
Thirty thousand Navajo Indians
are actually at the point of starva-
ton in southern Utah, New Mexico
and Arizona. Unless something is
done to mitigate their condition
soon, there will be an uprising that
will not result we'll for the whites. -
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-30
- IT IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL.
The Iowa Law to Take Children from In
competent Mothers and Place Them
in Better Homes Void

Keokuk, Ia, Aug. PA new law
passed by the last legislature at the
instance of sociolOgists was declared
unconstitutional yesterday evening
in court here at the end of the trial
of the first case in Iowa brought I'M
der it. The new law provided for
taking in children from incompetent
mothers and placing them in better
homes. The court held that the act
has not the proper title and does
not give the right of trial by jury,
as proceedings may be brought be-
fore the mayors of cities who have
summary jurisdiction.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-30
DEAD FROM "LUMPY JAW"
Kansas Woman Caught the Disease from
Cattle-Others Afflicted and
May Die.

Pratt, Kan, Aug. 27.-Mrs. Kimban
is dead from 'lumpy jaw caught
from cattle, and Mr.. Cochrane, Of
the Pratt Republican, has been
brought to hospital in this city,
dangerously afflicted with the dis
ease. Another man, whose name has
not been learned, has caught the dis
ease by chewing a straw. Mr.. Coch-
rane caught the disease by lying
down in pasture in which '1umpy
jawed'' cattle grazed. The doctors
here say. there are only six cases on
record where human beings have
caught 'lumpy jaw from cattle.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-30
THE POPULATION OF KANSAS.
The state Board of Agriculture Says the
State Has Lost $3.50 Persons Since
Last Report.

Topeka, Kan, Aug. 26.-The state
board of agriculture gave out yes
terday the annual population bulle-
tim as follows:
"The population of Kansas in
March, 1902, as returned by assessors
through their clerks to the state
board of agriculture, was LAG, 569.
as against 1,467, 8O8 last year, or a
loss of 3,239, little more than one
fifth of one per cent. Forty-seven
counties report increases aggregating
%, 7Os, SIS have decreased 26,947 and
three, made no returns
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-30
he WILL ONLY INSPECT
Gen. Miles Coming Trip to Manila Does
Not Mean He VIII Interfere With
Present Methods.

Washington, Aug. 26.-President
Rooseve1t's order to Gen. Miles to
visit the Philippines reached the war
department in the mail Tuesday.
Gen. Miles is instructed to proceed
about September Is to the Philip
pines to inspect the army there with
reference to instruction, discipline,
and supplies" Tt is the understand
ing that in that capacity, though of
superior rank, Gen. Miles will not in
terfere in any way with either Gen.
Chaffee or his successor, Gen. Davis,
in the direction of the army in the
Philippines.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-30
NIeat Lower bal SD. LIQUID.

st. Louis, Aug. 28-Retail prices of
meat, especially beef, have fallen 25
to 80 per cent. within the past few
weeks While the reduction is part
~ due, the butchers say, to large
crops and heavy shipments of west
ern cattle, the awakening of public
opinion against the so-called beef
trust and the investigation of high
prices by state and government Off
Gals has had much to do with bring
ing about lower prices.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-30
Disbursements for Pensions.

Washington, Aug. 28-The annual
report of the auditor for the interior
department shows that the disburse-
ments from the appropriation for
army pensions for the year ended
June so, 1902, amounted to $133, $780,
O39. The disbursements for navy
pensions for the same period
amounted to s3,s44,7O2. The total
payments to pensioners was $751;
4oO.741 during the year ended June
30, 1902.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-30
MONEY WILL BE RAISED.
FraternaI Insurance Societies Certain to
Erect 100000 Building at the
st. Louis Worlds Fair.

Denver, Col, Aug. 28.-At Wednes-
days session of the National Frater-
nal congress the president, DR.. H. a.
Warner, announced that assurances
have been received from individual
fraternities which practically guar
antee 100000 for a fraternal build
ing at the worlds fair in st. Louis
and that from present prospects
there is no doubt the full amount of
100000 estimated to be necessary to
erect, equip and maintain the build
ing will be raised.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-30
wagner Nominated for Congress.

Hiawatha, Kan, Aug. 2s.-The dem
ocrats and populists of the First con-
gressional district met in convention
here yesterday. Every county was
represented in each convention by
full delegation. A joint conven-
ton was organized with Gov. George
w. Click chairman and J. S. Orr,
of Holton, secretary. John E. Wag-
ner, of Leavenworth county, was
nominated for congress on the first
ballot, receiving &c of the 1o4 votes
cast
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-30
Indian Police to BE at TIshomineo.

Ardmore, I. T., Aug. ga detach-
ment of Indian police passed through
here yesterday en- route to Tisho-
mingo, the capital of the Chickasaw
nation. in response to a message
from Gov. Johnston to Indian Agent
Shoenfelt, asking that troops be sent
to the capital, where the Indian leg
islature convenes September 1 to set
tie the governorship contest.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-30
Opening of Schools May Be Postponed.

Topeka, Kan, Aug. 27.-State. Su-
perintendent Nelson said last night
it was probable that the opening of
Kansas schools would have to be
postponed next month on account of
the inability of the American Book
company to furnish books. The com
pany has a contract with the state
textbook commission which it has
been prevented from fulfilling by a
temporary injunction issued by q
court here
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-30
TOOK FEARFUL REVENGE.
John ReIt, Montana Farmer. Killed Two
Men Who Had Come to Handle
Him In WhItecap Fashion.

Helena, Mont, Aug. 2s.-John Reit,
farmer living south of Lewiston,
took fearful revenge upon George
Fredericks and Jacob STANCE, neigh
bors, who were endeavoring to ham
die him in whitecap style. He shot
and instantly killed Fredericks, and
fatally wounded STANCE. They had
prepared tar and feathers but he
managed to reach his gun before they
could act. STANCE was shot in the
back, and Reit has been held for his
death.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-30
Fire at south S7cAIester.

South McAlester, I. T., Aug. Is
The ''Katy" dining hall and Union
depot of the Choctaw and Missouri,
Kansas & Texas railways were en-
tirely destroyed by fire Tuesday
night. The loss is about $4,000. The
fire was caused by an explosion of a
tank of gasoline from which a porter
was drawing a supply
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-30
Prisoners Caught Saving the Roof.

ST. Louis, Aug. 28.-An attempt at
Jail delivery, by which II long-term
prisoners would have gained their
liberty, was frustrated Tuesday night
by Lieut.. Zurich, Fourteenth cavalry,
who was officer of the guard at JEFF
ferson Barracks, south of this city.
Six men were caught in the act of
saving through the roof of the
guardhouse.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-30
a sensat!onat PACING Rnce.

Providence, r. l., Aug. 27.-The
climax of sensational pacing races
was reached in the Great Park Brew
$4,000 stakes, at Narragansett park
yesterday afternoon. Ed Geers
piloted Direct Hal to victory in three
straight heats, but the black stall
lions record was lowered from 2:G6
fat to 2:O41L.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-30
BIZ shortage D soovered.

Salt Lake City, Aug. 27.-0ficial an
nouncement has been made before
the ElI1s lodge in this city that a
shortage of SIC, 600 has been discover
ed in the books of Grand Treasurer
Ed S. Orris, of the grand lodge Of
Ell1s. Mr.. Orris was reelected to
the position at the recent reunion
in Salt Lake City
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-30

Topeka, Kan, Aug. pa. A. and
j. H. OFT, two Jackson county cat
tlemen against whom Judgment
for $s77 was rendered in favor OF
the Kansas City Live Stock exchange,
have appealed to the supreme court,
alleging that the live stock exchange
is a trust and as such has no stand
ing in the Kansas courts and cannot
collect debt through the courts OF
this state.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-30
Heavy movement of Live Stock.

Topeka, Kan, Aug. 28.-The move
ment of live stock is now the heav-
lest traffic the railroads are handling.
Every road in the western and south
western territory has called its entire
rolling stock into use and some of
the roads have gone so far as to
order new equipment. The Santa Fe
is handling from the territory west
of Topeka from 300 to 500 cars of
cattle day.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-30
peserted frnm the ANN.

Council Bluffs, Ia. Aug. 27.-Frank
Stortz and Harry Hymer, privates Of
the Twenty-second United States in
fantry of Fort Crook, Neb., were in
the county jail here last night and
viii be returned to the fort this
morning, where they viii be charged
with desertion and kidnapping a
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-30
WANT 20 PER CENT RAISE
Milwaukee Dispatch Says One Hundred
Thousand Trainmen VIII Strike If
Their Demands Are Not Granted

Milwaukee, Aug. 28.-By septem-
Der IS the large railway systems of
the country will be confronted with
demand by 100000 members of the
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
for an increase in wages, which will
mean an additional outlay of 81 ,OOO,-
900 a month for wages or the alterna-
tive of a strike The demands are for
an increase of 20 per cent. in wages.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-30
rhe Guthrie, shawnee 8 CoaIgate RaIiroad.

Guthrie, Ok, Aug. PA terrific
rial charter was granted yesterday to
the Guthrie, Shawnee & CoaIgate
Railroad company for 20 years and
with 100000 capital. The purpose
is to build a line from Guthrie west
ward to Beaver, $50 miles. The prin-
eipal place of business is Shawnee
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-30
EmpIovment OF Educated Indians

Guthrie, Ok, Aug. 26.-The federal
government is seeking TO solve in
Oklahoma the problem what to do
with the Indian after he has COM
p1eted his school course at Carlisle,
Haskell, Chilocco or any of the other
government schools for Indians. The
idea of the government is to keep the
graduates separate from the other
Indians; therefore they must be en-
plcyed.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-30
Knox Going After a clear rite.

New York. Aug. 2s.-Attorney
General Knox sailed for Europe to-
day on the Oceanic. 81 am going
abroad for the purpose of obtaining
clear title to the property of the
Panama Canal company" said Mr..
Knox.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-30
He Had organ zed SIS Clrcunes.

Cedar Rapids, Ia, Aug. 2S.-George
W. DeHaven, pioneer circus proprie-
tor, is dead here, aged 65. He was the
first Snowman to inaugurate the
railroad circus. and also introduced
Roman hippodrome races in circus
performances. DeHaven had organ
lied SO different circuses.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-30
a Motorman Drowned In the Republican.

A MOtOrman Drowned In the Republican.
Junction City, Kan, Aug. 2s.-Mo-
torman Mace Miller, of the Junction
City & Fort Riley electric railway,
was drowned in the Republican river,
two miles north of town, Tuesday.
He was standing on the back plat
form of his car as it was crossing
the river bridge. No one knows how
he came to fall from the car.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-30
Chlckasha Not ia ok,ahoma.

washington, Aug. 2s.-Ofhcials Of
the interior department say there is
no truth in the report sent out from
Oklahoma City that a new survey,
which it was alleged had been APP
proved by the government. placed
Chickasha in Oklahoma.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-30
Rev. Sam snalI says He Was Drunl.

Brattleboro, Vt, Aug. 27-The col
lapse of Rev. Sam Small, the, we'll
known temperance lecturer, who was
to speak for the no-license local OPP
ton party here Monday night. by
Rev. Mr.. SmalFs own admission was
due to intoxication. Mr.. Small says:
81 was drunk. I have no excuse to
Offer
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-30
rbouebt Ais brother a Rohber.

Leavenworth, Kan. Aug. 26.-At
High Prairie. six miles southwest
of Leavenworth, Henry Russie, who
saw his brother coming up the road
with a gun, hid in the weeds by the
roadside, intending to brighten him
as he passed. AS he sprang out Of
the weeds John raised his gun and
fred bullet into his brothers
breast. killing him.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-30
DenIed .stockmen an Tn1nncfInn

Ardmore, I. T., Aug. 27.-Applica-
ton for an Injunction against the
Indian police to prevent them from
ejecting large herds of cattle int
Texas territory has been denied
stockmen by Federal Judge Bryant
on the ground that he has no juris-
diction in the case.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-30

London, Aug. 26.-The attitude of
the Boer generals on the continent
is regarded here as absolutely cor
rect 1t has been found impossible
to inyeigle them into schemes Of dis
content and mischief.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-30
Electric and Gas Plant for Guthrie.

Guthrie, Ok, Aug Frederick
G. BonfiIs, editor of the Denver. Post,
has petitioned the city council OF
Guthrie for a franchise to establish
a S15O,00o electric and gas plant here.
including an electric railway system.
His petition viii be granted
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-30
Eve sanitarIum Employer Drowned.

Battle Creek, Mich, Aug. 28.-Five
employees of the Battle Creek santa
rum, nurses, probationers and ste
nographers, were drowned at Lake
Goguac last night as a result of a
collision between the steamer Well
come and rowboat containing q
party of young people.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-30
Rs.ort on LocomotIve Factories.

Washington, Aug. ga report is
sued by the census office yesterday
shows a capital of $40, s13, 793 invested
IN the manufacture of locomotives
IN the % Locomotive works reporting
for the United States In 1900.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-30
He was Crazed b. WHISKY.

Frederic, Kan, Aug. 27.-Albert
Lake, 81 years old. killed himself on
the street by shooting himself in the
forehead with a shotgun. He pulled
OF one shoe so he could touch of the
trigger with his toe He would not
allow anyone to come near him. He
was crazed by whisky.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-30
anIda van g. ID nIaniIa.

Rome, Aug. 2s.-Although it viii
not be officially announced until the
end Of the week. the appointment of
Mgr. Guidi as apostolic delegate at
Manila is considered assured.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-30
Reed Nominated at St Joseph.

Fourth district republican congress
sional convention, in session in this
city, nominated NJ. A. Reed, of st.
Joseph, by reclamation Mr.. Reed is
general solicitor for the st. Joseph
& Grand Island railway
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-30
The PrinclDaI Part Of Rustsr Tsurne

Waycross, Ga. Aug. 26.-The prin-
cipaI part of Ruslxin, a little town
seven miles west of Waycross, was
burned Sunday night. The town was
formerly the home of the Ruslxin
colony of socialists
from Tennessee.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-30
4gilI 81 PoWerfaI siuna

Washington, Aug. s7@The Con-
uecticut and Louisiana, the two new
battIeships authorized by the last
naval appropriation bill, will carry
the most powerful guns, near arsd
by caliBer, IN the world
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-30
women and Cnildren Htiled.

Bloemfontein, Aug. PA shunt-
ing engine crashed into a train con-
veying refugees to johannesburg yes
terday. The front cars were wrecked
and a number of women and children
were killed.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-30
Rr.gham Youne serlous,z ln.

Salt Lake City, Aug. 2s-Unoficial
announcement is made of the seri-
Gus illness of Brigham Young, presi-
dent of the quorum of twelve
apostles of the Mormon church.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-30
Ptonear lawrence Banker Dead.

Lawrence, Kan. Aug. 2e.-Ripley
w. Sparr, vice president Of the Law
renee national bank and a resident OF
Lawrence since 1857, died this morn
ing after an illness of two weeks
of fever.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-30
Says Anne1atIon Sentiment Crow.

Washington. Aug. Ell. h. Payne,
an American who is engaged in bust
ness in Havana, is in Washington for
few days. Mr.. Payne asserts that
the annexation sentiment is growing
rapidly in Cuba.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-30

Topeka, Kan.,- Aug. 26.-In order
to keep efficient teachers, the Shaw
nee county commissioners have. found
it necessary to make a general in
crease in salaries paid in the eoun-
try districts.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-30
An Excursion steamer on sand Bar.

Trempeleau. Wis. Aug. 26--Ths
steamer ]. s., with 1900 excusionists
on board, is fast on a sand bar in the
Mississippi. II miles below this city
near Dresbach. Most of ethe exeur-
sionists are from Winona, en- route
to Lacrosse. a dispatch from Dres-
bach at midnight stated that the
steamer had no prospects OF getting
of the bar before morning.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-30
Internal Revenue ColIeetions fog July.

Washington, Aug. 2T.-The month
~ statement of the collections of In
ternal revenue shows that for the
month of July, 1902. the total col
1ections were s22, 2S6,359, a decrease
as compared with July, 1901, of ST.
JOY. 53T.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-30
A woman Named for CONGRESS.

Denver, Col, Aug. 26.-The refer
endum vote of the socialist party of
Colorado has resulted in the ncmina-
ton of Ida C. Howlet, of Denver, for
congress.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-30
The Maine a FAST ship.

Philadelphia, Aug. 26.-The new
battleship Maine returned to Cramps
ship yards to-day from her trial trip
over the Cape Ann course. Her aver
2ge speed was 1851 knots.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-30
ExGov. HoadIv Dead,

Rochester, N. Y, Aug. ga spe-
ciaI dispatch to the Democrat and
Chronicle from Watkins says that
ex-Gov. George Hoadly, of Ohio, died
at that place yesterday evening,
aged 76 years.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-30
a Man shot for RidIng Over a RANCH.

Paurs Valley, I. T., Aug. 2e.-Loke
Blevins was fatally shot yesterday
by John Bost at Gilmore, 16 miles
southwest eff here. Blevins was rid
ing over his ranch when he met
Bost, an alteration arose and the
shooting followed.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-30
Refnse 10 Enter rrnst.

Peoria, H., Aug. 2s.-Peoria's two
monster Independent distilling in
dustries, which are the largest in
the world, are not for sale and viii
not be absorbed by the recently re-
organized whisky trust
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-30
soe:aIiata Eia1 NomInate.

Topeka, Kan, Aug. 2e.-There is q
chance that the socialists Ct the Sixth
congressional district ma3 nominate
a candidate for congress against G.,
n. Cole and W. A. Reeder.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-30
CommItted snIcIde from the Eads Bride

ST. Louis, Aug. 26.-An unknown
woman, apparently 60 years old,
jumped from the Eads bridge into
the Mississippi late last night. This
is the first instance in local police
annals of a woman committing sui
eide from the Eads bridge.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-30
POPULATION OF KANSAS
state board of AErtcuIture Gives
Out AssessOra' Figures for Each
County, Showing Gain and Loss.

Topeka, Kan, Aeg. 26.-F. d. Co
burn, of the state board of Kansas,
has given out figures showing the
population of Kansas by counties as
compiled from the assessors figures
for 100. They are as follows:
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-30

Parties are arranging to build al
electric line from Brookfeld u
Cuiyre Junction. Lincoln county 1Ee.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-30
TOO MANY WIVES.
Mystery of the .sBursal'' at orlau-
DO, Ok, Cleared Away.
James PendIeton, Mayor OF = Missouri
Town, to avoid Prosecution for Big.
amy Tried to Play . Unique De-
ceptIOn and Failed.

st. Joseph, no, Aug. 26.-Sheriff
Pat Berkley, of Gentry county, was
here with James Pendleton, who was
being taken to Emporia, Kan, to
answer to the charge of bigamy.
Pendleton, who is mayor of Gentry
vile, left his wife and three children
and went to Emporia, where he
married Grace A. Ohley on June IT,
He gave the name of C. F. Morris
there. He has confessed to this. He
then went to Orlando, Ok, where,
under the name of John Cox, he
buried coffin filed with ice and gave
it out that Morris had been killed
in runaway, and that his body
filed the casket. When he returned
to Gentryville he was arrested at the
request Of the relatives of his En-
Doria wife
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-30
q snand a1-aoa- coo - e

60 spend 84s0Oe.ooO for Paved Streets.
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 27@St. Louis VIII
pave 125 miles of streets between
now and the worlds fair opening
IN Nay. 1904 It xiii cost over
100000.