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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-28
Want Pierpont Morgan to Aid

Bishop McCabe of the Methodist
Episcopal church has solicited the aid
of Pierpont Morgan in the erection OF
the proposed American university at
Washington 1t is said that Mr. Nor
gan views the project with favor Rev
Dr. Buckley's statement, quoted IN
this column on Thursday morning,
that Methodism is declining, has
evoked many replies from clergymen
who do not agree with him Dr. Wal
lace MacMullen, New York pastor,
acknowledges that the church is not
doing well in the East, but be does
not think it is losing ground
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-28
ohio's War Governor.

John Brough,'' said an old soldier
recently, was one of the strongest
characters in Western politics. His
best friends never excused many
things that he did, but they stood by
him. He was honest beyond question,
and courageous to fault. He was
aggressive and merciless in his aggres-
siveness, but so was Stanton, and, by
the way, / remember that in 1865,
when Brough declined to be a candi-
date for reelection, it was understood
among the public men in Ohio that the
governor who had done so much for
Lincoln, who had been the strong arm
of the war department, was to sue
coed Mr. Stanton as secretary of war.
But events that were epoch-making in
their influence followed one another
rapidly. Lincoln was assassinated,
Brough sickened and died, and Stanton
remained secretary of war
4 remember the first week in April,
1865, when all Columbus was excited
over Grants pursuit of Lee. On Sun
day, April 9, four or five of us went
over to the state house hoping to hear
news of Lees army. All the Offices
were closed. We raped at the door OF
the governors office, but received no
answer, and we started out diSap
pointed. In the hall we surprised Gov.
Brough, who had slipped out from the
Adjutant Generals office, and was aim
ing to get quietly away.
I'VE surrounded him and asked for
news. He looked at us coOlly, and
then said: Gentlemen, 1 have a dis
patch from Gen. Grant, but it is conf
Dental. You understand that We
all said we did. Then he said: Gen.
Lee has surrendered We dropped
our hats and started, yelling like In
dams, at a full run for the street. ]
looked back, and Brough was laughing
laughing with tears in his eyes, ATE
with his head uncovered. That kfghf
1 saw him stand in the rain and tall
to the rejoicing people as 1 never
heard man talk before"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-28
REAL OLD PEACH BRANDY.
Fifty-three Years Old and Fit for the
Gods

Fifty-three Years Old and Fit for the
Gods.
1t is hardly kind in the Charlotte
On. CD Observer to print this story:
A short while ago Mr. John A. Dick
son of Morganton arrived in this city
carrying treasure in pint bottle 1t
was peach brandy just exactly fifty
three years old. In 1880 Fin Cannon
ran away from his home in Caldwell
county and went to Texas. His rela-
tives heard nothing from him until
they received an announcement of his
death which occurred recently in Ce-
dar Hill, Ala Relatives of Cannon.
who went to Cedar Hill to take &C
count of his belongings, found only one
article of interest This was a wicker
jug, labeled "One gallon of peach
brandy of 1849.' When the sealing
wax at the mouth of the Jug was
broken it was discovered that the cord
had been eaten away. In the bottom
of the jug was only a level pint OF
peach brandy But it was peach
brandy While in Charlotte Mr.. Dick
son gave half of the pint of brandy
to two men here. They drank the half
pint and looked at Mr.. Dickson cues
tioning1y- He said nothing They
didn't want to kill him, and let him
take the remaining half pint home.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-28

(The principal witness against DR.. Alex
ander, and said to have been the lead
of the band of ghouls-)
that it was impossible for the jury to
reach a verdict, after having deliber-
ated fifty hours, DIR. Alexander
Strengthened up in the chair and a
faint smile frightened his counte-
nance
Judge Bailey dismissed the jury
and the guard which escorted DIR.
Alexander to the court room was
strengthened by half dozen patrol
men as the prisoner was taken back
to his room.
Although there was a large crowd
surrounding the building when the
prisoner emerged, there was no out
break and the men in the mob most
bitter against him contented them
selves with jeering as he passed
Prosecutor Ruckelhaus says the
state is not yet ready to announce
its plans, but it is probable that the
case will be set for retrial at the
earliest possible date.
1t is said no attempt will be made
to dispose of the score of other grave
robbing cases until the Alexander
case is disposed Of
Unless Dr. Alexander is called Tor
trial wlohin eighteen months from the
beginning of the next July term OF
court the case will be dropped
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-28
COULD NOT REACH A VERDICT
Jury in Grave Robbery Scandal Were
Unable to Agree.


The jury in the case of Dr. j.. c.
Alexander, charged with completely in
the grave robbery scandal at Indian
apolis,- failed to reach a verdict and
was discharged Feb. Is.
1t is asserted that the wives of a
number of the jurors had much to do
with the failure to reach a verdict.
The wives of five of the jurors were
permitted to converse with their hus-
bands in the presence of a bailiff on
Sunday, Feb. z. Out of this visit
grew several personal alterations
and some members of the jury were
prevented from coming to blows by
the interference of their colleagues.
The personal enmity between the
jurors continued throughout the rest
of the trial.
On the final ballot the vote stood
eight for acquittal and four for con-
viction. On the first ballot taken the
vote was seven for acquittal and five
for conviction. On the next ballot
the vote stood eight to four. That
was the ballot from that time until
the jury was discharged, with the
exception of one or two instances.
The attorneys for the state have
not decided what they will do.
When Foreman Gimble reported
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fell backward down the steps and out
upon the street Reed died first, smil-
ing painfully, and attempted to wave
his hand when some one congratulated
him on getting his man. Then he
stiffened out in death
well, you got him. said one of the
spectators as they laid Horn out.
Yes, replied Horn, between gasps,
81 got him, all right But 1 ain't got
rid of him yet I've got to follow the
- to HI" AS Reed lay
yeIlow-tinted in the light of the set
ting sun a dog came up and shifted at
the body.
There were a dozen spectators to
the ARRAY. Mr.. Flacker, who was in
the saloon from the time the difficulty
started until it eliminated in that
fearful and dramatic tragedy, says 1t
was the most terrible spectacle of his
life. No one dared interfere with
Reed, for he bore the reputation OF
being a skilled marksman, and he
claimed he wanted to "see fair play"
and asked the boys to let him and
Horn settle the contest between them"
After it was seen that Reed was dead
attention was turned to Horn; he was
rapidly dying from internal bleeding.
and although a physician was tele-
| STdpu0u oOCOTTO, ullSS
east of Magdalena, he died before help
came.
Both the contestants are now buried
in the same plot, an intimacy which
it is safe to infer they would not per
NIT were they still living. Thus be-
gan and ended duel which is scarcely
without parallel in the history of the
border, and which was scantily chron-
icled in the press outside of New Mex
leo as a mere saloon shooting.
This sort of fights is not now com
mon in the West, but they show that
| the frontier code of ethics still pre-
| walls. A city ruffian would not wait
| for his adversary to heel himself.
and wherever this spirit of honor.
| however crude, obtains one may know
| that he is in frontier where the
| standard of right and wrong, of fair
| play and foul, has not yet been de
| fined by the civilization of 1908.
The death battle between Reed and
Horn was not done in hot blood-it
| was cold, icy cold. steely, calculating
nerve. Reed was grim, saturnine.
| blase and cruel Horn was phlegmatic,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-28

The end came peacefully, although
the old fireman did not want to give
up, and tried hard to give his wife
and children encouragement even up
to the last hour, although himself
advised by his physician that death
was near. --.s- > f e
His courage when face to face with
death was characteristic of his life as
a fireman. Times without number he
had led his men into what appeared
like deathtraps, and with such lead
er the men at the hose obeyed his
every command.
Denis J. Swenie was born in Glasgow
in 1884 and came to America when he
was IA years old. In 1856 he organized
the fire department of Chicago, and
made it a model for the world. Mr..
Swenie was created chief in 1879. In
June, 1901, he resigned.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-28
The Bob-Tailed Naq-

ITO hear all these bands playing,
see these flags flying and watch the
horses prancing around" said Con-
necticut veteran, reminds me that in
the spring of 1864, when Gen. Banks
was in command at New Orleans,
three brigades were encamped at Ba-
ton Rogue. A review was ordered and
Admiral Farragut was to be the guest
of the occasion. With SO distinguished
a visitor, the bandmaster of each regi-
ment strove to have a better pro-
gramme than would be given by any
other. Besides the regular stock mu-
sic, "Star Spangled Banner" Red.
White and Blue" Yankee Doodle
and Dixie" the band of the Twenty
fourth Connecticut had a dozen of the
catchy airs of the day believe they
are known as rag time
For the occasion, Gen. Banks and
his staff were handsomely dressed and
superbly mounted. The uniforms of
Admiral Farragut and his staff were
respondent, but their mounts were
such as could be secured on short no.
tice, and were not only poor in flesh,
but also lacked drill. A large white
horse was furnished to the naval chief.
IL was bony and minus a large part
of it's tail, the remainder of which was
kept nervously in constant motion
The bugle sounded, and the column
passed, marching in splendid form to
the music of the various bands, each
doing its best. OF course, the march
ing men could not see what kind of
horses that had been provided for the
guests, and as the Twenty-fourth Con-
necticut approached. the bandmaster
gave a peculiar sign and the band
struck merrily into I bet nay money on
the bob-tail nag, duda. duda, day
Gems Banks and Grover were chag-
rined and were about to order a
change of music when they observed
that the admiral was laughing heartily
and, with hat in hand. was bowling low
to the men from the Nutmeg state
He appeared to take it as a compli-
ment from the regiment to him on his
recent passage of New Orleans, prob
ably as a prophecy of his future
achievements, and was enjoying it
thoroughly.
The generals were relieved, and
what at first seemed to be an awk-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-28

shots into Reed. As the men fired
they backed away from each other
in q circle. At the short, sharp bark
ing of the pistols only the two con-
testants remained in the open. The
room was filed with the pungent,
drifting smoke of burned gun powder.
Horn had emptied his revolver All
his shots took effect in Reed excepa
one which passed through door lead
ing irto a private room in the rear of
the saloon and scattered hair cush-
ion upon which a cowboy named john
son Rad been seated BY the time the
firing had ceased Reed had backed to
the door Of the saloon, from which he
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-28
STIRRED up New Workers.

DIR. William H Tolman, director of
the American Institute of Social Sci
ence, has been saying disagreeable
things in New York In one of a Sc
ries of lectures delivered in the city
residence of Miss Helen Gould he in
formed his hearers that Chicago and
other cities were far in advance of
Manhattanville in the matter OF public
baths He even went the length OF
adding: New York, which needs
necessities very much. talks while
other cities act
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The Death of Napoleon.


wild was the night yet a wilder night
Hung around the soldiers pillow;
In his bosom there waged a hercer nght
Than the fight the wrathful piio"-
"A few fond mourners were leaning by
The few that his stern heart cherisheo'
They knew by his glazed and unearthiy
That life had nearly persisted.
They knew by his awful and kingly look,
By the order hastily spoken.
That he dreamed of days when the ma
ton shook.
And the nations hosts were broken
He dreamed that the Frenchman's sword
still slew,
And triumphed the Frenchman's
.'eagle,"
And the struggling Austrian fed anew
Like the hare before the beagle
The bearded Russian he scourged again
The Prussian's camp was routed,
And again on the hills of naughty Spain
His mighty armies shouted
Over Egypt's sands. over Alpine SHOWS.
At the pyramids the mountain
Where the wave of the lordly Danube
flows,
And by the Italian fountain;
On the snowy cliffs. where mountain
Dash by the Switzer's dwelling.
He led again. in his dying dreams
His hosts, the broad earth quelllng-
Again Marengo's field was won.
And Jena's bloody battle;
Again the world was overrun.
Made pale at his lannon's rattle.
He died at the close of that darksome
day,
day that shall live in story:
In the rocky land they placed his clay
And left him alone with his glory
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-28

unimpressionable and resolute. Yet
both men fought on the square, fa-
squarer than many a better man, as
the phrase goes, would have battled.
Both were raised in land of open
fists and spacious hearts. They were
of the stuff of which men are made.
Under a different environment they
might have proved leaders of men.
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sIav Residents of New yor,.

There are more Slavonic males nm
der Fl years of age in New York
than any other foreign people. They
outnumber the Latins under 81 bv
1000; the Germans by $4,000: the
British by 10000, and the Scandinavia
ans over twelvefo1d- The Slayonic
men in New York city over 81 exceed
in number every other nationality 81
corresponding age except the Germans
and Irish
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-28

that tells of the deeds her sons have
accomplished with the sword. The
State Legislature appropriated $25, 1000
for the purpose of erecting this monu-
ment three years ago, and since that
time Mr.. Book, the sculptor, has been
working on clay models of the figure.
The statue will rest on solid granite
pedestal twenty-three feet high.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-28

last Mr.. Ed F1acker Of SOcOrrO, N.
NJ, was a witness of this bloody en-
counter.
..Scotty'' Reed was a professional
gambler, a rapid gum man and a
general all-round border tough. Her
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-28
the Frontier

ROBABLY the most
dramatic and fearful
exhibition of nerve" in
contemporaneous from
tier history was that
which took place at
Magdalena, N NJ, be-
tween "Scotty" Reed
and Herman Horn, on
the 18th of November
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-28
(d dIll FsflrelHEdles

ward predicament proved to be ops Of
the funniest and most enjoyable incl
dents of the Washington Star
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BEAUTY OF GOWNS ExcELs.

Wife of South American Diplomat Is
Famed for Fashionable Toilets.
A charming woman connected with
the Peruvian legation at Washington
is Sonora Carolina Corbacho Pezet,
wife of the first secretary Sonora
Pezet is one of the beauties of Wash
ington and, like Sonora Perez, is
famous far and wide for her beautiful
gowns. In fact the Latin-American
women are more attentive to fashion
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-28

Where one man dies OF thirst :
thousand men drink themselves t.
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Monument to Raiders.

Sheltered by waving branches
kissed by breezes perfume-laden, OF
the battle field of Chickamauga, is the
strangest monument ever made. A
mimic engine of quaint, old-fashioned
pattern, in solid bronze, rests upon q
granite pedestal.
Upon the sides are craven the names
of the heroes in an exploit, the most
daring ever conceived by man. TIC
steal an engine, destroy a railroad,
cut the communications o. state.
This was the slight task attempted by
the Andrews raiders, James K. An
drews and his followers. Had they
succeeded the result would have been
disastrous to the Confederacy. They
stole the engine most successfully, at
Big Shanty, on the Western and At
lantic Railroad, while conductor, crew
and passengers breakfasted. And then
began the queerest run, the hottest
chase on record, though the chasers
started perforce on foot, on what
seemed hopeless errand. An engine
was soon secured, however, and there
after the race was more equal one
delayed by the leaders obstructing the
track, wherever possible, though this
also delayed their own flight.
Lack Oh Iuel Hnally forced the dDaH
donment of the General" and its
plucky kidnapers were promptly cap
tured. Eight, including the leader
were executed in Atlanta. Eight es
capped and six were exchanged from
Libby prison. All, with one exception
were Ohio'S sons, and the state has
raised this monument to tell succeed
| ing generations of their courage.
The General" long in constant use
| but at last out of service, stands in
| the Union depot in Chattanooga, daily
viewed by hundreds, proud veteran
| scornful of the newer snorting things
| which puff about without a history.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-28
CHIEF SWENIE is DEAD.
Famous Chicago Fire Fighter Sue
cumbs to Old Age.

Death claimed Denis ]. Swenie,
Chicago's great fire fighter, Feb. 16-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-28
Military Bearing of Americans.


1.-THE day of the Swift boiler ex
plosion," said the doctor, 81 was call
ed hurriedly to look after the wound
ed. 1 noticed as l drove up dozens Of
teamsters sitting erect on their wagon
seats with their arms folded looking
over stolidly toward the turmoil about
the boiler house. In some way uleii
position and bearing reminded me OF
artillerymen sitting on caissons wher
the batteries were scurrying forward
to go into action. l have no doubt
that most of them were soldiers OF
sons of soldiers. I have noticed fire
Quently workmen engaged on new
buildings sitting on wheelbarrows in
the same way. / have noticed COW.
boys in Montana sitting their horses
or bronchos with arms folded. Why
fold their arms? Because of the fixed
habit that came with four years OF
war
Il have been called here in the city
to see patients and / knew they were
men of soldier habits the minute en-.
tered the room You pass any one OF
the hack stands in the city and you
will notice that some of the men sit
erect in their seats with arms folded
waiting, while others lounge There
is soldier blood in the folded arms
am not the only one who has noticed
all these things. Matthew Arnold and
other observing Englishmen and Ger
man soldiers who have Travelled
through the several states all have
remarked upon the unconscious mill
tary bearing of Americans, North and
South This is not the result of a lik
ing for military life, because there Is
no such liking 1t is a habit, inde
pendent of and distinct from any ten
dency toward militarism, and is WORT
study-s-Chicago Inter Ocean
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-08-01
New Program
At Shield

Tonight is the last chance TO wit
ness the current attraction at Shields
Park. and every one should attend
and witness the clever Juggling act OF
the Campbell Bros, who are, with,
out doubt, the king pins in the jug.
Cling world, May and Baby Owen will
remain another week, and will be seen
in comedy sketch entitled THE
Tramp's Own Pleasure" Baby will
be dressed as hobo, and will spring
gags that will be very entertaining.
Manager Shields has also arranged
for the appearance of Bartelmes. the
famous foot juggler and upside down
dancer, who created such a hit in San
Francisco, at the Orpheum, and also
at Hammerstein's Park, New York.
Baloi & Baloi, the celebrated operate
duo, will be seen in operatic sketches.
Several other acts will be added, be.
sides a new singer for the illustrated
songs, and more interesting views for
the polyscope The Park is getting
more popular than ever and the peo-
pie are beginning to know that II is
place where good, clean acts are
presented. The new change takes
place tomorrow night.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-08-01
Wanted.

We would like to ask through the
columns Of your paper. II there is any
person who has used Green's August
Flower for the cure of Indigestion,
dyspepsia and Liver Troubles that
has not been cured--and we also
mean their results, such as sour stom.
sch, fermentation of food habitual
costlveness, nervous dyspepsia, head
ache, despondent feelings, sleepless.
ness--in fact. any trouble connected
with the stomach or liver? This med.
ielne has been sold for many years in
all civilized countries, and we wish
to correspond with you, and send you
one OF our books free Of cost. II you
never tried August Flower, try a 25-
cent bottle first. We have never
known of its failing. II so. something
more serious ir the matter with you.
The 25.cent size has just been intro
duced this year. Regular size 10
cent. DR.. Stones drug stores.
G. @. GREEN,
Woodbury., N. ],
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-08-01
Real Estate 8l
TranSfeSS

The following deeds have been
filed withe county recorder during the
past week:
e P. Mccormack. ct ux, to Harri.
son Doe, 114S1 acres OF land IN z
and 8 s. r2 W. W d. s74SO.
]. X. Nash to @. w. and Bertha r.
Reaser, 60 acres in N. schrum | c. {
s. r 2 W. $4,000
]. N. Davidson and wife to E. y.
Kan lot ., Waldo Hills T. f. No. 8,
W d, $3.50.
Patrick Murphy to w, j. Jones, lot
I, Waldo Hills Fruit Farm. No 8 b
for d, $500
Mrs Mary ]. Huffman to r. j. Irons.
lot I in block II, and lots 6. Z and s,
in block 10. Depot add to Salem,
S14OO.
]. W. Schultz to s. p and Mary r.
Barton. lot No. in sunnyside f. f.
No. 70, W d. $3.50.
Charles Lane. ct ux., TO Florence
May Wright. lot 6, block 2. University
add to Salem. d, $500.
Felix NJ. Vaughn. ct ux. to Franklin
Herrling. 1882 acres of land in sec .,
I Q s, r 2 W, W d. 5000.
Anise Brown Clough, ct al, TO S.
II. Hatch. lot Sunnyside f. F. No
2, W d, $3.50.
Percy Smith. et ux.. TO s. II. Hatch,
lot 6. sunnyside f. F. No. 2, W d, $3.50.
w. E. Wilson TO Jessie / Wilson. lot
4 in sunnyside F. f. No. ., W d. $40.
A. G. Bradley and wife to d. p
Bradley and wife. lots Ss and 80, Brad
ley's add TO woodburn. $50,
City View Cemetery Association to
w. II. Byars, lot 3, block 80, section
c, OF City View Cemetery. W d. $50.
Il. l.. Plates, ct ux., 90 Charles H..
Lane lot G. block 2, University add to
Salem, W d. SO.
Geo A. VanDerbeck to p. A. Both.
well. lot II, woodburn f. +. W d, 81.
Frederick SCHNEIDER. ct al, to Alois
SCHNEIDER, 1850 OF an acre Of land ip
sec 81. I 8 s,r1w, c d. 81.
Alols SCHNEIDER, ct ux., 10 Frederick
schIndler. ct ux.. 1850 of an acre of
land in sec Sb t5s. s.r1w q c d, 81.
A. G. Bradley to Marie Bradley, land
in woodburn, 81.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-08-01
Your stepmother.
Woodbury., N. ]

Is still here. and as busy as
ever. When your clothes are worn
and dirty. or the buttons on,
take them TO her. at the Salem Dyelns
and Cleaning Works. Repairing and
refining; new velvet collars put on
overcoats; also four suits a month for
81. Called for and returned.
MRS. c. II. WALKER, Prop.
1876 Commercial Street