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The San Francisco call., 1903-12-19
JURY JUSTIFIES
THE SHOOTING
Coroner of Los Angeles Holds
Inquest in Cases of Father
and Son Killed by Officers

Los ANGELES. Dec. 1S.--After a
session Of more than five hours the
Coroner's jury called together for the
purpose of investigating the killing Of
Joseph and Louis Choisser last night
by Detectives Hawley, Murphy and
COwan rendered a verdict tonight Of
justiiable homicide. The jury was
composed Of prominent business men.
The testimony given by the three Off
GERS tended to show that the Choissers
opened fire upon them without a mo-
ment's hesitation and that they used
their revolvers to protect their own
lives.
J. S. Atkinson, who occupied a room
next to that Of the Choissers, and who
made a statement this morning that
the dead men were not armed when
they were shot, did not appear to tes-
tify before the Coroner's jury. Mrs.
Louise Fairchild. cousin of the dead
men. told the jury of the good charac-
ter and standing Of Joseph Choisser in
Equality, H., where he had resided for
many years, and that to her knowledge
he had never committed crime.
EQUALITY, H., Dec. 1S.-Joseph
Choisser, who with his son was killed
at Los Angeles, Cal, was fugitive
from justice, having purchased lot OF
mules and horses in Hardin County,
Illinois, and given in payment alleged
worthless checks for $500, drawn on
the Bank of Eldorado, H., for which
warrant had been issued for his ar
rest. 1t is alleged that Choisser
shipped the mules to East ST. Louis
sold them, wired the Bank Of Eldorado
TO pay no more of his checks, and de-
parted for California, taking his son
with him. The warrant for his arrest
was in the hands of the Sheriff of
Hardin County when his arrest was or
dered by wire. He had always borne
a good reputation for square dealing
and his family stands high in the COM
mUnity
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-19
GOVERNOR PARDEE SIGNS
A PETITION FOR A PARDON
Efforts Are Being Made to Secure the
Release of Frank McCann From
the Oregon Penitentiary.

SALEM, Or, Dec. 1S.-GOvernOr
Chamberlain yesterday received pc
tition for the pardon Of Frank Nc
Cam, who is serving sentence OF
nine years in the penitentiary upon a
conviction of assault with a deadly
weapon upon David Halliday at Grants
Pass. September 20, 1902
The petition is signed by prOminent
men in California, including Governor
Pardee. Ex-Governor Gage, the Secre-
tarv of state and many other State Of
fcials and citizens of Santa Rosa, CAL
McCann. who is aged so years. and
Halliday, a comparatively young man,
became engaged in an alteration.
which resulted in the latter being shot
by McCann. The ball did not pene-
trate a vital spot and Halliday recOv-
cred. McCann. as we'll as the petition
ers for his pardon, claim that the act
was done in self-defense, as the ac-
cused was about to be attacked by
Halliday. who, it was alleged, carried
a knife in his hand.
The petition is supplemented and
strengthened by a personal letter from
the wife of Mccain. who pleads his in
nocence of the crime for which he was
committed.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-19

filed with soil taken from the grain
fields that have almost ceased to pro-
duce. Six Of them are planted with
wheat, six with barley and six with al
falfa.
The receptacles win be irrigated with
different portions of water. For in
stance, one will receive nothing only
the natural rainfall, which is estimated
at six inches for the section; another
will receive four inches, another eight
inches, another twelve inches, another
sixteen inches, another twenty inches,
all in addition to the regular rainfall.
The soil filing these tanks is from
fields that last year only yielded from
a sack to two sacks of grain an acre,
whereas in former years, before it was
worn out, it yielded from fourteen to
sixteen sacks. This poor yield was OBJ
tanned without irrigation, that is, with
the natural rainfall, but it is thought
that with more water the soil may be
made to be more productive.
The experiments have an important
bearing on the dry farming of the
State. where millions Of acres are cul-
tivated without the aid of irrigation,
the farmers trusting entirely to the
rainfall. In San Joaquin County alone
last year 100000 acres were farmed
without receiving much rain. The
Yields are becoming less and less
profitable every year on account of the
decrease per acre, but by irrigating it
is possible that the land may be made
to yield more.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-19
NANCE O'NEIL SUED
FOR HEAVY DAMAGES
Chicago Theatrical Manager Wants
100000 From Actress for an
Alleged Breach of Contract.

CHICAGO, Dec. 1S.-For an alleged
breach of contract to produce certain
plays, the w. S. Cleveland Amusement
Company has brought suit for 100000
damages against Nance O'Neil the San
Francisco actress, Mckee Rankin, her
manager, and two other members of
her company. 1t is charged by the
plaintiff that the Cleveland Company
expended $4,000 in preparing scenery
and costumes required for four plays
which Rankin, on behalf of Miss
O'Neil, agreed to produce for at least
thirty days at the Cleveland Companys
theater. 1t is charged that the refusal
of the defendants to live UP to their
contract resulted in the closing of the
Cleveland Theater, causing a loss to the
amount of damages called for in the
suit.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-19

Henry Kyd Douglas was born in
West Virginia September 29, 1S4O, and
was the son of a clergyman. He en-
tered the Confederate army as a pri-
vate and rose rapidly to the command
of a brigade. He was at various times
assistant adjutant general to Early, ].
3. Gordon, Pegram, Johnston and 9TH
ers. He commanded the Light Brigade
from Petersburg to Appomattox. This
was the brigade that fired the last shot
at Appomattox and was the last to
stack arms. During the railroad strike
in 1894 he held the rank of major gen.
eral, commanding the Maryland troops
He was a lawyer by profession, and
had been a Federal Judge.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-19
THREE DEPOTS
FOR OAKLAND
Southern Pacific Company to
Make Some Important I'm
provements in Buildings
Oakland Office San Francisco Call.
Ills broadway. Dec. is.

Ills Broadway, Dec. is.
The Southern Pacific Company will
soon proceed with some very important
ment of the condemnation suit brought
by that company against Mrs. Gretch-
en- Feldman, by which the company Sc
cured possession of two square blocks
of land at Fifth and Cypress streets,
will enable them to carry out some
plans they have had in contemplation
for two years.
The freight yards of Oakland are to
be located upon the property that was
acquired by this suit and a large
freight depot will be erected at that
point. This will cause the abandon
ment of the freight yards at Sixteenth
street and at the foot of Market street.
The yards at Sixteenth street are a
source Of great deal of annoyance to
the passengers who take the trains at
that point.
When the new freight yards have
been completed two new depot build
ings will be erected, one at Sixteenth
street and one at the foot of Broadway.
The depot at Sixteenth street is small
and old and dirty and is out of keeping
with the Importance of a city of the
size of Oakland. At the foot of Broad
way there is no depot at all, and the
passengers for points south of Oakland
wait in a small store which is occupied
as depot by the company.
1t is expected that the coming year
will see the completion of work that
will be of great advantage to the city
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-19
Personal.
Tnunity.

II. H. Thompson, a prominent mer-
chant Of Tacoma, is at the Occidental.
A. H. Naftzger, president of the
Fruit Growers Association of Los An
geles, is registered at the Palace.
John Finnell and his son, Simpson
Fennell, the well-known ranchers Of
Tehama County, are at the. Palace.
Dr. and Mrs. c. A. Maryland of San
Jose arrived at the Palace yesterday.
The doctor has just returned from the
East
Avery d. Andrews and ]. L. Drake.
who are connected with the asphalt
trust in Philadelphia, are registered at
the Palace.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-19
Denies Henry MeIone,s AppeoI

The Supreme Court yesterday de-
MED the appeal of Henry E. Melone
from the order admitting the will of
Drury Melone to probate. He argued
that the time and place appointed for
proving the will Of the deceased had
not been properly published. Sarah
Melone was the defendant in the case.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-19
Drevfus Case Not settled

PARIS. Dec. 1S.-The reports that
War Minister Andre had announced
the restoration of Dreyfus to the army
are manifestly untrue. The case is
now before the special commission of
judges, which has not concluded its
sessions and has not rendered a de-
cision The War Minister has not
made any announcement on the sub
ject
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-19
nirnrce Set Aside.

to-day granted the request of Harvey
Beckwith to have set aside a default
Judgment entered against him in a d.
vorce begun by Matilda Beckwith. He
stated that he was in Alaska at the
time the case was called
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-19
PROMINENT NIerchant Dies.

ALAMEDA. Dec. 1S.-Albert Vic
tors, a prominent merchant of Ala
media and one of the best known
members of the German colony of
this city, died tonight at his home,
1918 Paru street. Deceased was a
native of Germany and leaves a wife
and four children.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-19
NEW ADvERT1sEMENrs
A CLEARLY AGE.

Twentieth Century Ideas Incline Toward
Sanitation and Preventives
Nowadays scientists believe that in
Cleanliness lies the secret Of prevention
Of diseases.
To prevent disease. remove the cause.
Just as unclean habits breed many dis
eases. so careless habits viii breed dan
oruff. Improper use Of another's brushes.
combs. etc. win surely cause dandruff
and. in time, VIII just as surely cause
badness.
It's microbic infection. nothing more
nor less.
Newbro's Herpicide kills the dandruff
germ and causes hair to grow luxuriant-
ly. Herpicide is absolutely free from
grease or other injurious substances.
Sold by leading druggists. Send 10c in
stamps for sample to The Herpicide Co.,
Detroit, Mich.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-19
Marriage Licenses.

OAKLAND. Dec. IG.-The follow
ing marriage licenses were issued by
the County Clerk to-day: William
Tucker, over q. and Lillian Hacker,
over is, both Of San Francisco; George
w. Little, %, and Caroline N. John
son, over 1s. both Of San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-19
Frederick P. Earle Passes Away.

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 1S.-Frederick P.
Earle, a native of London, died at
Escondido, in this county, to-day, aged
SO years. He was a brother of the
Right Rev. Alfred Earle, the present
Bishop of Marlborough, England.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-19
DEATHS CALL
SOUNDS FOR A
NOTED SOLDIER

HAGERSTOwN, Md, Dec. 1S.-Gen-
eraI Henry Douglas, "Stonewall' Jack
sons chief of staff during the Civil
War, died at his home tonight aged
69 years. A general failing of health,
including mental troubles, was the
cause of his death.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-19
: Late shipping 1ntelligence.

Friday, December is.
Stmr Pasadena, Rasmussen. "a hours from
Eureka.
DOMESTIC PORTS
PORT TOWNSEND-Sailed Dec 1S-Br bark
Forfarshire. from Port Hadlock. for South
America.
ABERDEFN-Arrived Dec 1s-Stmr Santa
Monica, hence Dec IA.
PORT BIAKELEY-Sai Dec 1S--Fr ship
Alice, for Delagoa Bay.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-19
Carnecie,s Art Advisor Dead

LONDON, Dec. 1S. = Charles Mac
Bride, the sculptor. who was Andrew
Carnegie's art adviser, is dead at
Edinburgh.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-19
Trlsh Comedian snccnnls

DETROIT. Dec. 1S.-John Kernell.
the veteran Irish comedian, who has
been lying at deaths door at Grace
Hospital all week, died to-day.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-19
Death Of a Wen Known Musician.

SAN DIEGO. Dec. 1S.-Charles o.
Fosgate, well known musician, died
in this city this evening. I
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-19

LONDON, Dec. 19.-The Daily Mail this
morning publishes unconhrmed statement
that the War office is preparing q scheme for
the compulsory military training of all males
between the ages Of is and % years.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-19

Typography outfits and things to burn.
Art material department. Sanborn, Vail
& Co.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-19
SISTER OF THE KAISER
NOT A CANCER SUFFERER

Paris Report Regarding the Illness OF
Princess Charlotte of SAKE Men G.
ingen is Officially Denied.
BERLIN, Dec. 18.-The report pub
lished by the Journal of Paris that the
Princess Charlotte of Sake -Meningen,
sister Of Emperor William, is suffering
from cancer and that the verdict of
the physicians had created .consterna-
tion in the German court, is officially
defined as nonsense" The Princess
is not even i'll.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-19

Twentieth Century Ideas Incline Toward
Sanitation and Preventives.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-06-20
Ordinance No. 6S.

AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE
CITY CEMETERY.
Be it Ordained by the Mayor
and Council of the City of Baxter
Springs, Kansas.
SECTION /. That sum not to ex-
ceed $50 in June, and $50 in August
of each year be appropriated out OF
the General funds of said city, not
otherwise appropriated. for the pur-
pose of cleaning, moving and keep
ing in order the streets, alleys, pot
ter's field, and all unsold lots in the
city cemetery, and filling the sunk
en- graves.
SECTION 2. Said Gums shall be
expended under the direction OF
Cemetery committee of the city
council. subject to the approval OF
the council.
SECTION 8 Said work shall be
done each year by the 18th of June
and the Goth of August, and may be
done by contract, or otherwise. as
the cummittee on cemetary may di-
rect.
SECTION 4 All ordinances or parts
of ordinances in conflict with the
provisions of this ordinance are
hereby repealed.
SECTION This ordinance shall
take effect and be in force from and
after it's publication in the official
city paper.
Approved, June 8, 1903.
Id. BREWSTER, Mayor.
Attest: w. S. BAXTER, City Clerk.
Published in the Cherokee County
Republican, June 18th, 1903.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-06-20

John W. McCammon, the old time
groceryman of Baxter. who went to
the state of Washington to grow up
with the country, has returned to
the city to stay. They all come back,
but we did not look for McCammon
so soon. John has purchased the
old city feed lot near the town well
and will do all kinds of grain and
feed business, and also look after
the morals of that end of town. Mr..
McCammon has always been an en-
terprising merchant, a good citizen
and christian gentleman of the
Missouri school and we welcome
him back. They all come back.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-06-20
Frisco Excursion Rates

Carthage, Mo-, June % to July 2
Chautauqua Assembly. Round trip
rate 75c. Dates of sale June 22 to
July2. Return July 3.
Emporia, Kas., June % to 25-kan-
sas Christian Endeavor Union Con-
vention. Round trip $4.65. Dates
of sale June % to 25. Return June ~
CARL PETERSON, Agent.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-06-20
CUT YOUR WEEDS.

l have been instructed by the
council to vigorously enforce the
ordinance providing for the cut
ting of weeds on and adjacent to
property. shall obey instruc'
tions. Parties interested can save
themselves a great deal of trouble
by complying with the provisions
of the ordinance. E. II. POST,
City Marshal.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-06-20
out pay.

Messrs. Dale Graham and Stacy
Haines and Misses Madge Blue and
Dena Ashley enjoyed days outing
at Blacks Grove, one mile north.
east of Baxter Springs yesterday
They aeport this one of the ideal
places in this part of the state and
that boating and fiehing is fine
Columbus Advocate.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-06-20

thew sit down and tell the latest
news, the choicest scandal, and
anything which they think may in
terest their hearers. Some of these
professional gossips have a large
number of clients whom they visit
at regular intervals.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-06-20

In China elderly ladies are regu.
larly employed az gossips. and
they are well paid. 1t ia usual for
them to go round to the best houses
beating a drum to announce their
arrival, and to offer their services
to the lady of the house as enter
tainers. If their offer is accepted,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-06-20

The state Legislature will convene
in extraordinary session at Topeka
Wednesday, June "a. to take steps
looking toward the relief of flooded
districts. No legislation other than
flood legislation will be taken up
and the members are to serve with
mt nav.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-06-20

Daniels & Plumb sold to John W.
Cook the E. L. Wright property on
Sheridan street. Mr.. Cook is put
ting the place in fine condition and
will soon occupy it as a permanent
residence.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-06-20

Hello-Had dinner1 No! Come
to the Blue Front Cafe. Well treat
you right, give you all you can eat
and charge you 2Oc. Thanks, come
again. The best of everything, the
lowest in price. East side Military
street. Dunham's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-06-20
residence

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Carney, Mr..
and Mrs. Burton Smith, Mr.. and Mrs'
F.R. Sweeney of ST. Louis and How
ard Carney spent few days this
week in the Territory, on Goodner
creek, fishing and killing frogs.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-06-20
DROWNED OR
HOMELESS

Are thousands of our felowmen who have been located
on the bottoms where the awful floods we read about
every day have washed away their homes their stock and
their crops Why should farmers around Baxter COM
from foods and far this season. not even
high wind to annoy the nervous one; with splendid
prospect for almost all kinds of crops; with all your sup
plies put your kitchen by the great free grocery dev'
ery which rolls around every Thursday regularly the
sum- moon and stars and prices for groceries at coun
try homes that surprise the natives How can you COM
plain? Remember
THERE'S ALWAYS A CALM AFTER A STORM.
Don't forget that, and while you are resting, figure
out good big orders for groceries you must have Send
them to me- and when you too busy to think you will
see the free delivery rolling around with everything you
have ordered Now don't forget the day and send your
orders so will get them by Wednesday evening Quality
and prices guaranteed satisfactory and when you come to
town don't forget to before you buy your supplies
You don't have to make fix prices right We make
them right on the START want you to live as well as
ourselves for want you to again and again. and
unless you do we would have to quit our job
We will pay all we afford for all kinds OF produce
Don't forget TO note that some gOces pay more than th6y
can afford and then rob you on something else.
What we want is to live and let live.
Yours for your good will and your money,
]. O. AVEY.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-06-20
PROSECUTION.

Persons hunting or trespassing
in Reunion Park, or carrying away
any lumber or other property will
be prosecuted. This means bust
ness. CHAS. l.. SMITH.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-06-20

Mr.. and Mrs. E. X. Brown of Ell
dora, Iowa, arrived in Baxter or
Wednesday night. They will re
main some time.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-06-20

The dirt approaches to the Ryan,
or Blythe bridge, west of Galena,
have been torn out and are being
replaced by new steel work.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-06-20

Harry E. Humphrey left Satur-
day night for his home in Chicago.
Mrs. Humphrey will remain in Bax-
ter a while yet.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-06-20

Daniels & Plumb are selling
property every week. If you wish
to sell or buy call on them.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-06-20

Howard Carney returned the lat
ter part of last week from Law.
renee, where he has been attending
~nllano
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-06-20

The North side claims twenty
seven widows. Many of them are
war widows, but very few are war
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-06-20

Go to Frank Pierce's to buy your
shoes. He will save you money.
Special sales on Saturday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-06-20
j. w. DeMOSs
PAYS THE
Best Prices
at all times for the following:

dt dII tIIlItS IUI tIIC IUIIUWIHX'
Hens, per pound .......... ...O7
Spring chickens, per pound...1O
Broilers, IL to 2 lbs, per lb....12
BOOSTERS, old, each .............l C
BOOSTERS, young, each .........l5 C
Hen turkeys, per Id. ...........O7
Young gobblers, per pound. ..W C
Old gobblers, per pound ......06 C
Ducks, per lb...................B
Geese, per b.. ...W
Butter. packing stock, per Id. .1112c
Eggs, per dozen. n................11
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-06-20
Mapes, Photographer.

Subscribe to the Bloodhound"
fund.
Daniels & Plumb, Real Estate
Agents.
Mrs. c. Null has been quite i'll for
several days.
Geo. w. Peterson of Joplin was in
Baxter Tuesday.
Help the Fourth of July celebfa.
ton along. Chip in, lively.
Wood Fribley left Sunday for his
home in New Philadelphia, Ohio.
Fine Short Horn bull at Ed.
Gaines, near water tank. Services@ 81
7. G. Polster went to St. Louis
Tuesday night to visit his mother.
Miss Lucy Landis of Kansas City
is visiting Miss Mildred Cross in
this city.
FOR SALE-6O head of sheep. d.
S. Chubb, r. +. d. No. /, Baxter
Springs, Kas.
Mrs. Horace Null of Joplin spent
a few days in Baxter this week Wis
iting relatives.
Mr.. Metcalf of Eldora. Iowa, was
the guest of E. X. Brown in this
city this week.
There will be services at St. Marks
Episcopal church next Tuesday
evening at 8 o'clock.
Billy Chew of Spurgon was in
Baxter this week visiting his broth
er, James, and family.
w. S. Norton of Columbus spent
Tuesday in Baxter looking after
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-06-20
Prices subject to market change

South of Cooper's, Baxter Springs.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-06-20

w. S. Merton of Columbus spen
Tuesday in Baxter looking after
his property interests.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-06-20

Billy Chew of Spurgon was in
Baxter this week visiting his broth
er, lanes, and family.
The daily tribune., 1903-07-06
LESSON IN ECONOMICS.

The complete success Of the Fourth
Of July celebration shows what a
little energy and united effort will do.
When the proposition first came up
some of the people were skeptical and
doubted the feasibility Of the scheme.
But i. was decided to hold a celebra-
ton, and handful of men pushed
the plans to a most gratifying con-
summation.
We believe that Florence can learn
much from this years celebration of
the Fourth, demonstrating as it does
the possibilities that lie in the way
OF determined and united effort.
Florence might have chamber Of
commerce that could accomplish big
things for the city il the same plans
were pursued that made Saturdays 3
celebration such pronounced success.
A little persistent effort in the
right direction would do Florence
more genuine, lasting good than ap-
pears at first glance or first. thought.