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The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-12-05
PUBLISHER WANTS DAMAGES
Suit for 100000 Brought Against
Leading Men of Salem, Ind, for
Social Ostracism.

Indianapolis, Dec. 3.-The trial Of the
suit OF d. A. Jennings, now of Ohio,
against Eli w. Menaugh of Salem, Ind,
and others of that city for S200, 900
damages, began in the federal court to-
day. Jennings alleges he was the VIC
tim of organized persecution and ostra-
cism in Salem and driven from the
community. He was publisher of the
Salem Democrat and later of tho
Searchlight, and for nine years was in
more or less strife. In 1900 he moved
to Ohio and began suit. Among the
defendants are the sheriff OF the coun-
ty. judge of the circuit court, prosecut-
ing attorney, postmaster and others.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-12-05
CHICAGO LIVESTOCK SHOW.
Exhibits Have All Arrived and Are
Now in Pl~ace-Formal Opening }
on Monday. N

Chicago, Dec. 1.-The third annual
livestock exposition opened its doors
to the public this morning. although
the formal opening will not take place,
until Monday. The exhibits have all
arrived and are being placed in the
pens allotted for them. Several delega-
tons from agricultural colleges arrived
today and are looking over the grounds
preparatory to the judging contest.
which will begin Monday. The rail-
roads are expecting to handle in the
n~eighborhood of half a million people
during the coming week, having made
cheap rates from all points OF the coun-
try. A conservative estimate Of the
cash prizes and trophies offered at the
exposition bring the value of the
awards close upon $4,000. which is
said to be the largest aggregate of
premiums ever made by a livestock ex-
position. Some of the trophies are mag
nificent works Of art.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-12-05
AN INTERNATIONAL QUESTION.
italy Opens Negotiations for Compen-
sations for Relatives Of italian
Emigrants Killed in U. S.

Rome, Dec. I'm the deputies today
Foreign Minister Prinetti announced
that Italy was opening negotiations
with the United States with o view to
securing compensation for relatives of
Italian emigrants who had been killed
while employed in America. and that
he hoped to get an equitable interpreted
ton of clause 3 of the existing treaty.
The Italian government, the minister
added, also intended to pay q share of
the expenses of any lawsuit undertaken
by Italian subjects in this connection.
Varied laws of different states of the
Union, however. created difficulties
which could not always be overcome
by the good will of the federal govern
ment."
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-12-05
COL. MOSBY ON LAND FRAUDS
His Testimony Before Grand Jury at
Omaha Caused Something
of q Sensation.

Omaha, Neb., Dec. 3.-Colonel John
s. Mosby appeared on the stand before
the grand jury here yesterday in the
land fraud cases. His testimony was
something of a sensation, although not
at all unexpected.
He testified both in regard to illegal
fencing and the widow scheme of the
cattle companies. He added several
rev names to his list of cattle COM
panies violating the law. He reiterated
the statements he made while in Chi
cago, A letter was introduced which
Colonel Mosby had written to United
States Attorney Summers here from
Washington in which the former SAYS
that while the widows are technically
guilty the real criminals to be punish
ed are the men who hired them to COM
nit perjury and fraud.
The letter continues: 81 have before
me a letter from one of these widows,
in which she states that Fred Hoyt.
the commissioner at Gordon, refused
to let the widows read the papers they
signed and swore to. This was the
homestead affidavit. in which the party
swears that the entry is made in good
faith to obtain a home for myself; that
! am not in collision with any person,
corporation, or syndicate in making
such entry This widow say that they
were all required to sign at the time
when they filed their applications,
leases, or contracts to sell their lands
to somebody.
"She does not give the lame of the
person who hired them. AS Bartlett
Richards fence is located on their
claims. no doubt he expected to be chief
beneficiary in the transaction. gave
Richards notice to pull down his
fence"
Colonel Mosbv displayed the Wild
owls letter in which she told him how
she. with so other widows, were cheat
ed out of their lands with nothing to
show for it. This letter was written by
Mrs. Carrie l.. Carrigan from her home
in ClaTinda, Ia, and was addressed to
Binger Hermann, commissioner of the
land Office.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-12-05
WIND AND RAIN IN THE SOUTH
Much Damage Done by a Severe Storm
in Sections OF Five South
ern States.

Louisville, KY. Dec. "a severe
storm of wind and rain swept a por-
ton of the South today, causing gen
eral loss of property and several casual
ties. The greatest damage was done
telegraph and telephone wires. South
ern Louisiana, northern Mississippi.
western Tennessee and southeastern
Alabama were the chief sufferers. The
storm struck New Orleans shortly be-
fore daylight and blew down the houses
of Prof. John Denier and Brother
TONY" Denier. the clown, probably fa-
tally injuring HIM. Mrs. Denier was
also seriously injured, while her moth
err, Mrs. Fontich. and her 16-year-old
daughter were slightly hurt.
The storm was also very severe in
the vicinity of Clayton, Ala, where
trees were %unrooted and houses blown
down. 1t is feared loss OF life and Sc
rious losses among livestock ma be
reported when full details Of the dam
age are received.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-12-05
IA BILL BY SENATOR CULLOM.
Method of Procedure Proposed in An
THRUST Cases-Congressman
Hull's Army Bill.

Washington, Dec. ~3.-Senator Cullom
today introduced a bill to amend the
Sherman antitrust law. 1t prohibits
interstate m in articles produced
by trusts, the penalty for violations be-
ing a fine of from $500 to $4,000.
The bill authorizes the attorney gen.
eral or any district attorney to make
application to federal judges for the
summoning of persons before them to
answer questions as to material viola
ton of the antitrust law in advance of
the trial of the case, and requires judges
to issue orders for the appearance of
such persons upon this application. In
such cases witnesses are to be protect
ed against prosecution or account OF
their revelations, but they are to be de-
prived of the right to refuse to answer
because of determination. Annual
reports are requested to be made by all
persons, firms and interpretations en-
gagged in interstate commerce. They are
to be filed with the Interstate Commerce
commission and are to be subject to the
scrutiny Of the attorney general, but
net of the general public. The attorney
general is authorized TO appoint fifty
special agents to seek out violations of
the law.
Representative Hull, chairman of the
house committee on military affairs, to-
day introduced a bill creating a general
staff corps of the United States army.
1t provides the staff shall be composed
of officers detailed from the army at
large under such rules as the president
may describe. The proposed duties of
the staff are to prepare places for ma
tional defense and mobilization of mill
tary forces in time of war. to investi-
gate and report on all questions affect
ing the efficiency of the army and it's
state of preparedness for military OPP
erations; to render professional aid to
the secretary of war and to general Off
GERS and other superior commanders,
and to act as their agents in inform
ing and co-ordinating action Of all Off
GERS in carrying out their orders. The
general staff corps consists of Il chief
o fstaff with the rank and pay of lieu
tenant general, one major general, one
brigadier general, four colonies, six
lieutenant colonies, twelve majors and
twenty captains, mounted. The measure
was introduced in the senate by Senator
Proctor. The bill was drawn up by the
war department and differs consider
ably from the measure of the past ses-
sion.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-12-05
S 11.50S.000
NAMES XMAS TREE HARVEST
Estimated That This Years Crop Will
Net o Profit Of at Least One Hun
bred Thousand DollarSs

Bangor, Me-, Dec. 2.-The Christmas
tree industry has got an early start in
Maine. this year, and already carloads
and even vessel loads are going for
ward to the large cities. Only a few
years ago the fir tree was looked upon
rs rather a nuisance in this state, be-
cause it grew as rank as burdock,
crowdirg out better growths, and was
of no earthly use, save as it might be
considered an ornament TO the land
scape. Now the fir, no longer despised,
is a source of considerable Income to
hundreds of Names rural people, and
to the transportation companies as
well. Last year more than 1900, 600
were sold, and it is expected that this
years, crop will net a profit of at least
500, 600.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-12-05

Philadelphia, Dec. 3.-Developments
today in the murder of Kate Hassett,
who was shot and killed last night by
Barry tombstone, formerly with the
Richard Mansfield company, indicate
the crime was premeditated. tombstone,
who, after he had shot the woman, at
tempted suicide, is tonight in a critical
condition.
Everett Beckwith, husband of the
murdered actress, is on the way here
from Chicago and 1t is reported her
father is coming from Aurora. III.
The police learned today that short
ly after Miss Hassett left the boarding
house for the theater, last night, john
stone forced an entrance into her
apartment. He carried a coil of rope
which he attached to a post of the act
ress' bed. The police believe it was the
murderer's intention to await the re-
turn of Miss Hassett and shoot her in
her room, hoping to escape through the
window by of the rope. His
presence in the room was discovered by
other boarders. They assert that the
actor was greatly excited and that he
had torn to shreds all the woman's
clothing which he found in the room.
Fearing he meant to harm the act
ress, the boarders interrupted her at
the door of the house and related what
had ~transpired. AS Miss Hassett turn
ed to seek other quarters for the night,
tombstone, it is said, rushed from the
house and Joined her. They had not
proceeded far before he shot her and
turned the weapon upon himself. He
left a letter addressed to Robert II.
tombstone of Syracuse, N. Y, enclosing
check for 1920 and giving directions for
the disposal of his effects and burial of
his body.
Friends of the dead woman say john
stone had been prosecuting here for a
week and that she frequently expressed
fear that evil might befall her. The ac-
quaintance of Miss Hassett and john
stone dates back a year, when both
were members Of Modjeska's company.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-12-05
ROBBERS SCARED AWAY
UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPT TO
HOLD UP A TRAIN.
Attempted Robbery Occurred Near In
dependence, Kas.-Brakeman Re-
fused to Hold UP His Hands and
Was Shot by One Of the Bandits
Maine Woman Charged With Kill
ing Her Family-other Crimes.

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. 1.-Two men
made an unsuccessful attempt to hold
up the %east-bound Chicago &c Alton
train near Independence tonight. The
two men, armed with rifles, boarded
the train at independence. AS the train
was pulling out the men covered the
brakeman with their rifles and COM
manded him to put up his hands. The
brakeman refused and one of the band
its shot him in the leg. The report Of
the gun was heard tby other trainmen.
who hurried to the assistance of the
brakeman. The robbers jumped from
the train and escaped. They were not
masked and the injured brakeman gave
the police a good description of them.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-12-05
Bank Robbers Get Sc 1000.

Growers bank here was held up and
robbed of $4,000 today. Two men en-
tered the bank and, pointing revolvers
at Cashier Trumbo, ordered him to
hold up his hands. A third stood guard
at the door. Mail Carrier Williams en-
tered at this time and was covered by
the robbers pistols. He and the cash.
Ter were placed against the wall with
their hands up. One robber took all the
money in sight. All three then left the
bank, mounted horses and fed. A posse
pursued them and exchanged shots
with the gang until timber was reach
ed, when tn erobbers disappeared and
have not been seen since.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-12-05
OF CONGRESS.
BRILLIANT SCENE AT OPENING
SESSION OF 18th CONGRESS.
The Senate Held a Short Session
No Business Was Transacted Be-
yond Customary Resolutions and
Fixing an Hour to Meet-Galleries
in House Packed to the Doors
With Prominent People.

Washington, Dec. 1.-The senate was
in session twelve minutes today, the
first day of the session, adjournment un-
til tomorrow being taken out of respect
to the memory of the late Senator
James Mcmillan, who died during re-
cess. Rarely has the historic chamber
presented such an appearance as it did
today. The custom of placing flowers
on the desk of senators on the opening
day of the session is one which has
long been followed, but the display to-
day was admitted to be the most mag
nificent of any that heretofore have
been sent. Many senators were early
on the floor and were kept busy ex-
changing greetings with old acquaint-
ances.
The galleries were packed to suffoca-
ton and hundreds stood outside the cor
ridors anxious to gain admission.
Among interested spectators were sev-
eral members of the diplomatic corps,
Senior Quesada, the Cuban minister,
who occupied a conspicuous place and
exhibited much interest in the proceed
ings. The absence of Rev. DR.. Milburn,
the blind chaplain, was particularly no
ticed. His place was taken by Rev. j.
F. Prettyman of Washington. No bust
ness was transacted beyond passing the
customary resolutions that the senate
was ready to proceed to business and
fixing the hour of converting sessions at
IL o'clock.
The opening of the 57th congress in
the House was as usual a spectacular
event. The galleries were packed to
the doors with people prominent in So
ciety and politics, and the flower show
on the floor, although not as elaborate
as usual, filled the chamber with per-
fume and added grace and beauty to the
scene. Members were good natured and
jovial and there vas no ~outcropping of
partisan feeling. Speaker Henderson
received a cordial reception as he as
sumed the gavel, but beyond this there
was no demonstration. The proceed
ings were purely perfunctory. A prayer,
calling of roll. swearing in of members
selected to fill vacancies created by
death or resignation during recess,
adopting the customary resolutions to
appoint a committee to wait upon the
president and to inform the senate the
House was ready to transact business,
and fix the daily hour of meeting, sum-
nlariZes what was done. Then the death
of late Representative Charles Russell
of Connecticut, which occurred in the
early fall, was announced and the usual
resolution of regret was adopted, and
the House as a further mark of respect
adjourned until tomorrow, when the
presidents message will be received.
The session lasted less than an hour.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-12-05
Mysterious Death.

Chicago, Dec. 1.-The police are in
vestigating the death of a young wom-
an said to be Laura l.. Pattee of
Springfield, ILL.,, in the Grand Pacific
hotel early this morning in company
with a man whom she came to the no.
tel Thursday and registered under the
name &c. j. O'Donnell and wife of Du-
.luth, Mimi" There are no marks of vio-
lence on the body and everything
points to heart disease as the cause of
death. O'Donnell, however, will be held
by the police until the coroner's in
quest.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-12-05
Chicago Live Stock.

Chicago, Dec. 4-Cattle-There was no
improvement in the market today, there
being an unusual Tuesday slow trade and
prices were weaker, beef cattle selling
mostly 4015Oc lower than last week, time
lots going 25c below last weeks closing
figures. The cow and heifer trade was
fairly active, prices sharing in the de-
elm Stockers and feeder trade was
slow. Good TO prime steers. s.. I5IS.00;
poor to medium, S3.0O65.7 20; stockers and
feeders, s2;0OQi.e0; h%eifers, $2.00@5.00;
calves, S3.5006.75.
Hogs-Fairly active and about sc low
er. although fancy hogs sold at SEQ once
more. Mixed butchers. S5.sGQ6f5; good to
choice heavy, s6.25d6.50: rough heavy. S5.75
l6,1Q; light, $5.GGG.15; bulk sales, $1,000
G.15. N
Sheep-General demand fairly active at
Mondays reduced price. Sheep, S2.5094.09;
lambs, sS70Q5.25.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-12-05
In the Senate.

The United States senate was in ses-
sion twelve minutes Monday, Dec. /,
the first day of the session, adjournment
until Tuesday being taken out of respect
Monday. The custom of placing flowers
day of the session is n which has long
been followed, but the display this year
was admitted to be the most mag
adjourned until Tuesday.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-12-05
TURF CASES TO GO ON TRIAL
ting Association Will Inquire
Into 1876 of Them.

Now York, Dec. 2.-The board CT re-
view of the National Trotting associa-
ton will meet tomorrow. The members
of the board are: Morgan G. Buckley,
Hartford. Conn; John G. Weltey, Can
ton, O.; Geo. W. Archer, Rochester, ".
Y; U. G. Blake, Cedar Rapids. Iowa;
p. p. Pohnson, lexington, KY; John H.
Shuts of this city. There are 1875 cases
on the docket.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-12-05
Alleged Prisoner.

Dexter, Me-, Dec. Mrs. Harry
L. Written, whose husband died two
years ago, her 1~1-year-old daughter
Fannie last September and her 9-year-
old daughter Jennie yesterday, vas ar
rested today OF a specific charge of
having poisoned the second child. Both
girls were insured, the elder for $50
and the younger for $50. An autopsy on
the body of Jennie revealed evidence of
poison.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-12-05
At Evansville, Ind.

Evansville. Ind, Dec. "A storm to-
night caused much damage, sinking
barges and houseboats on the river,
tearing down buildings and playing
havoc with telephone and telegraph
wires. One of the new buildings of
the Evansville Gas company was de-
molished; loss, 100000.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-12-05
PLOT AGAINST JAPAN'S RULER,
Conspirators Had Arranged to Blow
Up Emperor's Train, But Police
Learned of the Plot.

Victoria, B. c., Dec. 3.-The steam
CT Kaga Maru, which arrived today
from the Orient, brought rews of an
attempt Oh the life of the emperor OF
Japan when the imperial train was at
Otaka, enroute 10 the scene of the
of Kinshin. A number of
conspirators had gone there and ar
ranged to blow up the emperor's train,
but the police learned OF the plot and
the would-be dynamiters escaped.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-12-05
Will Demand Increase.

Brazil, Ind, Dec. 2.-Miners of each
district representing the block coal
fields of Indiana met here today in Sc
cret session. 1t is understood they will
demand q ten per cent increase, and It
is believed their action will be final and
the demand will be granted.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-12-05
Father Laurens Dead.

Muscatine, Dec. "A cablegram to-
night Il the death at Dion,
France, of Father p. Laurents, aged 81,
pastor of st. Matthews church in this
city. He was one of the most prominent
priests in the state, and had a national
Teputation.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-12-05
The Macedonian Question.

London, Dec. "A correspondent of
the Telegraph at Vienna telegraphs
that Russia and Austria have agreed
to make a determined effort to end the
perpetual Macedonian question by car
rying out specific reforms under their
combined control.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-12-05
The American Gun.

New York, Dec. 1.-The Yacht club
tonight adopted a new measurement
rule known as the brace rule" and it
a decided that the. Americas cup
race should be sailed beginning Aug 20,
1908. and continuing on alternate days
until concluded.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-12-05
Takes q Gloomy View.

Pittsburg, Dec. AT a convention
OF the National Reform association to-
day the Rev. Charles A. Blanchard,
president OF Wheaton college, Illinois,
took a gloomy view of Sabbath desecra-
tion and argued that people had q false
idea Of what constituted necessary la
bor."
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-12-05
Would-be Bomb Thrower.

Rome. Dec. IA former policeman
named Finelli, having in his possess
sion a loaded bomb, was arrested in
the n~eighborhood of the chamber of
deputies. He confessed he meant to
throw a bomb among the deputies. 1t is
believed the prisoner is insane.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-12-05
Treasury Estimates.

Washington, Dec. 1.-The secretary
of the treasury today transmitted to
congress estimates of the a%ppropria-
lions required for the fiscal year end
ing June so, next. The total %appropria-
lions asked for are $3.50, 1S9, liz, which
is $21 ,63S,576 less than the estimates
for 1903, and $33,050,014 less than the
appropriations for that year. The fol-
lowing is the estimates by the depart
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-12-05

The street railway of Houston. Tex
as, was tied up Monday because of the
strike of conductors and motormen,
their demand for an INCREASE of wages
and recognition Of the union having
been refused.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-12-05
St. Louis Live Stock.

st. Louis. Dec. 4.-Cattle-Reeeipf, g.
600 head, Steady. Beef steers, $i.25Oi.10;
stockers and feeders. S2.65G4.00; cow and
40. NH y
Hogs-Receipts. 1000 head. Market so
i0c lower. Range, IS. 7546.40.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-12-05
Suicide of a veteran.

st. Louis, Dec. captain Edward
X. Holton, aged 81, retired capitalist
and veteran officer of the Loyal Legion,
snicided by shooting at his home to-
night. He was a victim of melancholia.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-12-05
MURDER
DEVELOPMENT IN THE CASE OF
KATE HAssETT.

Barry tombstone, the Slayer, in a Crit
ical ~State-Story Told of How the
Popular Young Actress Came to
Her Death-Bandits Loot a Mon
tana Bank and EscaPe-Crimes and
Criminals.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-12-05
LATE MARKETS BY WIRE.
Chicago Produce.

Chicago, Dec. 4-Butter-Market firm.
Creameries, 1S@2sc; diaries, 17Q24c.
EGgs-Alarket steady at 2ic.
P~oultry-Market firm. Turkeys, 1391ic;
chickens, 10ia9l2c.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-12-05
A Pistol Duel.

Alexandria, La, Dec. LIN a duel
with pistols tonight near Pollock, La,
Lowell Wainwright was instantly kill
ed and Joe Wade probably fatally in
jured.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-12-05
Minneapolis Wheat.

Minneapolis, Dec. 4.-Wheat-Ds-
cember. 5lA; May. "a; on track. No. i
hard, n; No. l Northern. 70; No. 2 North
ern. 71%.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-03-06
WHOLE ISLAND FLOODED
Residents Obliged to Leave TIL ir
Homes-Bridee at Brattleboro Ruin
ed-Railroads Washed Out.

Biattlchoro. March 3-HundredS or acres
Of meadow land aiong the CONNECTICUT
river and tributaries are under water nc
Connecticut river bridge here has been
closed, and large crowds have watched
the ice beating against II throue hout the
day with the expectation several times
that the structure would give way The
iC" broke up in the river last night about
o'clock and that the big cakes which
struck the piers of the bridge at that ,inc
and later took away the supporting brace
of both sides of the center pier and The
west pier at the Vermont end of the
bridge. Later the big stringcrs in the
bridge snapped and the structure settled
and shook, and once. when part Of a
bridge struck ii there was imminent dan
ger of collapse.
The island orpC site the village is flooded
ana the people there have had 20 desert
their homes and al. live stock has been