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Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-03
SHELTER BOYS READY.

The Perth Amboy Terra Gotta base
ball team are now ready for their
game with the American Smelling &
Refining Company's first team on Sat.
urday afternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-03
HANSEN CONFIDENT.

H. P. Hansen has decided that he
will enter the 25-mile bicycle race on
the Ooney Island cycle path on Labor
Day. He is out training on his bicy-
Gle every day. Yesterday he rode to
Plaxnfield and return. He feels con
tient of bringing home a prize.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-03
CONSTIPATION

is the most common form of Dyspepsia.
DR.. Deane's Dyspepsia Pills white wrap
peri, one after each meal, cure the most
obstinate cases. They contain no mer.
curry, do not purge nor grippe, and impart
a natural healthful one to the stomach
and bowels. rs cts. at druggists. White
wrapper if constipated, yellow If bowels
are regular.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-03

Grand Labor day excursion 1926 to
Niagara Falls and return 1925 via Lehigh
Valley Railroad. Tickets will be on sale
Sept. 9th limited to return to and includ-
ing Sept. 7th, at the above low rate and
will be honored on all regular trains.
Consult Lehigh Valley Agents for furth-
Ter particulars. 3306-S-1S. 6t-2t e.w
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-03

He-What did you think of the speak
er last night? Wasn't he a wonder?
She-He certainly was! never saw
a mar drink so much water in my whole
lifei=YOnkerS Statesman.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-03
STARLETS %PRACTICING.

The Starlets were out for practice
on Boyers' field, State street, last
night. Manager Birden Golden, of
the Starlets. claims twill be an easy
victory for his team OF Saturday
afternoon when they cross bats with
the st. Aloysius Cadets.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-03
TO PLAY PICK TEAM.

The Raritans will play a pickup
team n the Copper Works diamond
Saturday morning. The battery for
the Raritans will be Kornsby and Post.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-03

No need to fear sudden attacks of chol-
era infantum, ~dysentery, diarrhea, sum-
mer complaint of any sort if you have DR..
Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry in
the medicine chest.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-03

She-You say he lost $4,000 in his
last venture?
He-Yes; the girl who refused him
is said to be worth that amount. -
Yonkers Statesman.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-03
RARlTAN TRACTION CO..
Time Table IN Effect Sept. Is, 1902.

Cars leave Metuchen for Perth Anboy and all
points East to Boynton Beach at 5 ana 81 minu-
les past each hour from Ga m. to S.35 p. IN, and
from 8 S5 to IL SO p. m. at So minutes past the
hour.
Cars leave Keasbey School for Metuchen at S
and So minutes past each hour from Ia. 10 .
$50 p. m. and every hour from s to lib p. m.
Cars leave Kcasbey for all points East every
10 minutes
Cars leaves Bridge at Woodbr dge Creek for
KeasbeV at foot of Smith Street every 80 minu-
ties from 6.15 a. M, TO II as p. m.
Cars leave Bridge at Woodbridge. Greek for
Metucheno on the even hour and half hour from 3
al m. to z 80 p. m. and on the half hour only
from 7.30 TO II p. M.
Cars leave Staten Island Ferry for Metuchen
and Keasbey School at IS and As minutes past
zach hour from 6a. m. to s p. m. and from 5 to
l p. N. at As minutes only and fer keasbey at
foot Of Smith Street at 8 and 50 minutes past the
hour.
Cars leave Staten Island Ferry For Bridge at
Woodbridge Greek at II, &c, Al AID 90 minutes
past each hour from 6 9. NJ. to Typ. m.
WIN G.RoCK.
e~upstintepdent
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-03
WOULD PLAY METUCHEN.

The Riversides will TRY to make ar
engagements for a game to be played at
Metuchen with the Metuchen baseball
team for Labor Day morning.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-03
A Severe Test.

Her Father (protestingly)-You wish
to marry my daughter, Ell? Why, she
has only just graduated!
Suitor (magnanimously)-I know it!
And yet | love her!-Puck.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-03
CompuIsory Temperance.

Casey-Kelly hazn't tn price av
dhrink.
Costigan-How do yez know thot?
Casey-He amt dhrinkin'.-Judge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-03
An Excellent Metaphor.

,Jones-Your daughter Imogene is &
perfect Venus, Mr.. Duggins.
Duggins-Yes, Venus de Milo; she
never does any work with her arms
N. Y. Herald.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-03
A Definition.

PA, what is a fray?"
"Why my son. that is what a per.
son who has never been in a fight
calls it.'-Puck.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-03

Terrible plaques, those itching, poster
ing diseases of the skin. Put ali end to
misery. Doan's Ointment cures. At any
drug stores.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-03

Diphtheria, sore throat, Group. Instant
relief, permanent cure. DR.. Thomas
Electric Oil. At any drug store,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-03
FIRE A BOXES.

% Raritan Copper Works
&c High and Levi
q Madison ave and Paterson st
rs Market and First SITS.
So Smith and High st
81 State and Smith SITS
43 Buckingham ave and Hartt
45 Commerce and Front SITS
AZ High and Washington str
81 State st and Buckingham ave
81 hall ave and Charles st
81 Railroad ave and Wayne st
62 Washington and First SITS
6 Turnpike and Elm st
"a smith st and Watson ave
65 Commerce and State SITS
~ Front and Smith SITS
70 Water and Gordon SITS
"A Kearny ave and Gordon st
So Smith and Herbert st
So Woodbridge road and Washington ST
"a Lehigh ave ? dStanford st
To send in an alarm, open the door of the box
and pull down the lever and let go once only
Stay at box until f1remen arrive.
SPECIAL CALLS.
/ tap-Break in circuit. 2 taps Drill and fire
alarm test. Hydrant at corner of Jefferson and
High street always to be used for this trial. s
taps Fire out. 5taps-Police call. 12-CaI for
Lincoln Hose. i3-Call for Washington Hose
l4-Call for Mcclellan Hose 15-Call for Pro-
lection H. and L.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-03
Not So Big.

When he first proposed 10 me. he
seemed a big fool and l refused him.
And them"
The dear young thing looked shyly
down.
We'll, he lost 20 pounds right away
after that" she Acknowledgement
Free Press.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-03

snow good digestion waits Oh appetite,
and health on both"
If it doesn't, try Burdock Blood Bitters.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-09
MAY CAUSE DELAY.
Death Of Pope Leo May Disturb Plans
In Iowa,

Dubuque, July 9.-Archbishop Keane
of the Dubuque diocese of the Catho-
lie church is now on the Atlantic ocean
on his way to Europe. He had started
for Neuheim, Germany, where he goes
to take the baths. 1t is probable that
on his arrival and learning the news
from Rome he will start Immediately
for the Holy City.
One of the things that the archbish-
op had planned to urge on this trip is
the division of the archpiscopal see
and creation of another at Omaha for
the territory west of the river. He
was also to take up definitely the
plans for the division of the southern
or Davenport diocese of Iowa and sta
tioning of bishop at Des Moines.
The last news from Rome was to the
effect that this had been definitely de-
cided upon and it needed only compile
ton of some details. 1t is expected
that these changes will be somewhat
delayed by reason of the change of sit,
uation at Rome, but they will ultimate
ly be brought about.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-09
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoRERs BEGIN
BIG CONVENTION AT DENVER
THIS AFTERNOON.
THOUSANDSAREPRE
All the Old Officers are Chosen to Act
During Next Year-Meetings Held in
Big Tent Erected For the Occasion
Addresses are Delivered.

Denver, July 9.-More than 10000
persons attended the opening mass
meeting of the twenty-first interna-
tional Christian Endeavor convention
here this afternoon. 1t was held in
large tent erected near the city
park for the occasion. A rousing song
service preceded the opening of the
convention, which was called to or,
der by President Francis E. Clarke,
father of the Christian Endeavor move
ment. After devotional exercises the
welcoming song was sung by 600
voices. Welcoming addresses follow.
ed, with responses.
Officers Reelected.
At the business meeting held this
afternoon all the old officers were re,
elected, as follows:
President-Rev. Francis e. Clark.
Treasurer William A. Shaw.
Clerk-George B. Graft.
Auditor-Fred H. Kidder.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-09
EASTERN IOWA COUNTIES Wis.
IITED BY A DISASTROUS
STORM.
WISCONSIN s SUFFER- IS
lightning Does Much Damase-Jones
County the Center of the Storm Dis
trict-Residents of One Town priv.
en- From Their Homes.

Cedar Rapids, July 9.-Eastern Iowa
was visited by destructive cloud
burst last night. The loss to crops is
heavy and much damage was done by
lightning. Jones county was the cen
ter of the storm. A portion of the
town of Wyoming was inundated and
many of the inhabitants were driven
from their homes. Several hundred
feet of the st. Paul tracks were wash.
ed out and numerous small buildings
We're damaged. No lives were lost.
Storm in Wisconsin.
New Richmond, Wis, July "a Sc
we're storm struck this section today
and much damage to crops resulted.
The city hall, which was being raised,
were blown from the temporary foun-
dation. The telephone service is de-
molished.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-09
TRIBUTE
TO low AN
TEACHERS IN CONVENTION AT
BOSTON EULoelzE, PREsl.
DENT BEARDsHEAR.

Boston, July 9.-The national council
of the Teachers association held a
memorial session this morning at
which tributes were paid to j. L. Nc.
Curry, President w. M. Beardshear and
DR.. g. e. White. The usual number of
exhibitions and lectures is scheduled
for today and in addition at least fif.
teen receptions will be held Three de.
partments have practically finished
their work, they being the elementary,
the higher education and the normal
departments.
Officers Elected.
Boston, July 9.-The National Edu-
cational association today elected j.
w. Cooke of Illinois, president: M. G.
Henry Rhoades of Kentucky, treasur-
er, and 12 vice presidents.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-09
FLOOD SUFFERERS HELPED.
Further Public Aid is Not Needed in
Southern Illinois,


Springfield, ILL.,, July Especial
representatives of the executive office
sent into flooded counties by adjutant
general report that neighbors have ta-
ken care of the sufferers and no furth-
er public aid is solicited.
Rodenburg Interested.
Washington. July 9.-Representa-
tive Rodenburg of Illinois has brought
formally to the attention of the navy
department the efficient services rem
dered by the Alton naval militia dur
ing the big flood at East st. Louis.
He declares that they have saved
much property and many lives and
removed no fewer than 1000 people
from houses in the flooded district.
The navy department will suitably ac-
knowledge their services.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-09
WORK BEGINS
BIG CONVENTION OF BAPTIST
YOUNG PEOPLE OPENS AT
ATLANTA, GA.

Atlanta, Ca. July with an at.
tendance estimated at 5000 delegates,
representing almost every section OF
the United States and Canada, the
thirteenth annual convention of the In.
ternational Baptist Young Peoples
Union was called to order for a four
days session by President John H.
Chapman of Chicago. The opening
session was devoted principally to ap-
pointments of the various committees
and to general routine work.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-09
FATHER DosTAL is DROWNED,
Sad Accident Occurred at Chelsea
orly Recently Installed.

Chelsea, July 8. Rev. Father
Joseph Dostal, pastor of the Catholic
church at this place, was drowned in
the Iowa river here. In company with
his brother, Rev. Dostal went to the
river about a mile south of town,
to go in bathing. The men entered
the water and Rev. Dostal was either
caught in strong undercurrent or
was seized with cramps and sank from
sight before assistance could reach
him. The body was recovered about
s: 80, one.fourth of mile below where
the drowning occurred.
Rev. Father Dostal, was installed
as pastor here only last Sunday, hav'
ing been assigned to his cnarge al
the recent annual retreat at Du
buque.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-09
Hold. Up Train.
MARsHALLToWN HoNoRED.
Mrs. H. J. Howe Appointed Member oi
Worlds Fair Committee.

Marshalltown. July 9-Mrs. H. J..
Howe of this city has received an un-
expected honor in a letter from ex-
Congressman George M. Curtis of Clin-
ton, chairman of the department of
woman's work Of the Iowa commits
sion> of the Louisiana Purchase expo
sition, notifying her of her appoint.
ment as one of the thnse members Of
the Iowa auxiliary committee of wom-
en-. The appointment is made by the
executive committee of the Iowa com
mission to the Louisiana purchase ex-
position.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-09
KILLED BY BOLT.
Lightning Strikes at Anita, Killing
Mrs. Charles Talbot.

Anita, July 9.-During heavy storm
here shortly after o'clock last even
ing lighting struck the home of a Mr..
Talbot, at the edge of town. The
house was utterly destroyed by the
force of the bolt, and a relative. Mrs.
Charles Talbot, was instantly killed
and the elder Talbot and his son were
dangerously hurt. Mrs. Talbot lived at
Rock Island with her husband, who is
an employe at the Rock Island arsenal.
Her husband was taking his vacation
and had arrived here Tuesday with his
wife for short visit with relatives.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-09
MAY HEAD CARNEGIE WORKS.
Alvin c. Dinkey- May Succeed Pres;
dent Corey at Pittsburo.

Pittsburg, Pa, July 9.-The Pitts
burg Leader today says: From un-
doubted authority it has been learned
that Alva c. Dinkey, superintendent of
the Homestead mills, will soon be
elected President of the Carnegie Steel
company when President Corey re-
signs The fact that he is metallur-
gist and electrical engineer and an in,
ventor of many contrivances now used
in steel making are said to be the
causes for his advancement
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-09
KAISER CELEBRATES.
Dimes on Cornelius Vanderbiit's Yacht
on Independence Day.

Berlin, July 9.-The papers here
print accounts of the banquet which
Cornelius Vanderbilt gave on board his
steam yacht the North Star at Trave-
munde July in celebration of Inde-
pendence day and at which Emperor
William and Prince Henry of Prussia
were present.
When the banquet began the emper-
ors yacht Hohenzollern fired salute
of twenty-one guns by order of the en-
peror The music was furnished by
the local band of Travemunde and In
cluded number of American airs and
also, at Mr. Vanderbilts request, THE
Song to Aegir," composed by the em-
peror.
Several American steam yachts ac-
companied the Hohenzollern on her
way TO Norway.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-09
WILLIAM H. FULLER CHARGED
;. WITH KILLING ROBERT ROE
JULY a
FIGHT OVER A DRINK
From Men Engaged in a TussIe Over
the Possession of a Bucket of Beer
and Fuller it is Charged, Commits
Murder.

Abba, July 9.-(Special.)- William
H. Fuller, the Hooking man who is
accused of numbering Robert Roe, a
fellow townsman because of quar-
rel of a bucket of beer on the night
of Saturday, July 4, was yesterday af-
ternoon held to the grand jury on the
charge of murder after preliminary
hearing before Mayor Hardenbrook of
this city, who acted in the absence of
Justice e. R Wright. Fuller is now
in Jail and will remain there until the
grand jury takes action upon his case
unless he can secure bail in the sum
of $4,000, the amount fixed by Mayor
Hardenbrook.
Story Of the Affair.
The trouble occurred at Hooking,
and, according to the story of the af-
fair, as told by James Campbell, the
principal prosecuting witness, was over
the possession of bucket of beer
which had been given to four men,
Fuller, Roe, Campbell and William
Cooley. 1t appears from Campbelrs
testimony that Cooley started to take
the beer home with him when the 9TH
er men interfered. All the men were
bucket. according to Campbell's story
when Fuller seized heavy club and
struck Roe over the head with it,
knocking him down.
Campbell Also Attacked.
Campbell positively swore at yester-
days preliminary hearing that Fuller,
after knocking Roe down, handed the
clDb tO COhlpy and that the latter
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-09
FLOOD VICTIMS NEED HELP.
Relief Agent Issues Appeal for Those
Left Homeless in PENNSYLVANIA.

nCHCI fASSHt iSSOCo FNPPSdi iOT tuOSc
Left Homeless in Pennsylvania.
Jeanette, Pa, July 9.-Conditions
following the Oalford Park flood here
brought the following appeal for help
from Roland Merrill, treasurere of the
relief committees:
Five miles of populous valley,
containing 10000 inhabitants, have
been devastated by the flood of Sun
day. Jeanette. it's suburbs, Penn Sta
ton, and Manor, have suffered partic-
ularly. Scores of families are home.
less, many have lost everything and
distress is widespread. Hundreds are
in need of the necessities of life. Jean
nette's industries are at standstill
and will be for months.
'The needs of the situation cannot
be met by local generosity. Outside
assistance must be had. and that
promptly"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-09
MILITARY WIRES DAMAGED.
Alaska Telegraph Lines Partially De.
stroyed by Forest Fires.

Washington, D. c., July ga dis
patch has been received at the war de
partment from Captain Burnell at
Dawson City, reporting tha the mill
tary telegraph line in Alaska, which
was completed on June "a, has been
partially destroyed before it could be
put in operation. Forest fires in the
Tanana valley, he said. had caused
serious damage to some parts Of the
line, and had practically destroyed
many miles of wire. 1t will take about
a month to repair the damage.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-09
PREPARE FOR ARMY SCHOOL.
Regulars and Militia viii Assemble at
West Point, Ky.

Washington. D. c., July 9.--Gen.
Bates has informed the war depart
ment that nine regiments of militia
from the middle states and thirty COM
panies of regular troops will assemble
in encampment at West Point KY, the
last oft he month for maneuvers and
instruction.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-09
WILL. SUBMIT TO OPERATION.

Gen. James Lonsstreet VIII Permit
Surgeons to Remove His Left Eye.
Gainesville, Ca, July 9.--Gen. James
Longstreet, now in his eighty-first
year, will today submit to an operation
for the removal of his left eye, destroy.
ed by cancer. Gen. Longstreet has
been in i'll health for several months.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-09
NEGROES OF SOUTH CONVENE.
Congress Opens at Memphis, Tenn,
With 200 DELEGATES Present.

Memphis, Tenn, July 9.-The annual
meeting of the southern negro con
gress convened here yesterday. About
200 delegates, representing nearly ev-
cry southern state, We're present when
President A. j. Golden of Mississippi
called the meeting to order. Booker
T. Washington is expected to arrive
and take part. The principal subject
of the discussion will be planning a
way to bring about more friendly rela-
tions between the races.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-09
SURE OF SUCCESS.
Costly Washington chautauqua VIII
Pay All Expenses.

Washington. Ias July 9.{ {SpeciaD
The Washington chautauqua is now
about half over and the management
is satisfied that all expenses will be
met. Five thousand dollars is being
expended for talent. sam Jones spoke
yesterday afternoon on Get There and
Stay There" Five thousand people
listened to him. A much larger crowd
is expected July 10 when Captain Hob
son of Merrimac fame will speak.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-09
DIE AT BOTTOM OF WELL.
Three Men Killed in Minnesota Cream.
cry With Dynamite.

st. Peter, Minn.. July 9.-Three men
were killed at Oshawa creamery yes
terday by al explosion of dynamite,
which caused a loss of $4,000. Nal
colin and Archie Macdonald, well dig
gers, ard Fred Riepke, manager of the
creamery. We're cleaning out well
three hundied feet deep. Dynamits
Used near the bottom, exploded pre-
maturely, killing all three.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-09
'LOUBET
ENDS VISIT
FRENCH PRESIDENT BRINGS
PLEASANT STAY IN ENGLAND
TO A CLOSE TODAY.

London, July 9.-The visit of Presi-
dent Loubet to London was brought
to close at $40 o'clock this morning,
when the French official left the Vic
toria station for Dover. Despite the
earliness of the hour of his departure
crowds lined the route from ST. James
ish ''hurrahs" and French "Vive Lou
bets" re-echoed through the stra9 I'M
til the president had entered the sta
ton.
Leave Taking Cordial.
Here the nations guest was met by
the king, the Prince of Wales, the
Duke of Connaught, Lord Lansdowne,
Premier Balfour and other ministers,
the members of the French embassy,
and crowd of military and other Off
cials. The leave taking between the
president and the king was of the most
cordial character.
Sails for Calais.
Upon his arrival at Dover Loubet
embarked on the French cruiser Guich-
en- and the vessel sailed at once for
Calais, escorted by the British torpedo
flotilla and followed by farewell sa-
lutes from the fleet and castle.
Gladly Received in France.
Calais, July president Loubet
was met with a grand reception here
on his return to French soil from a big
crowd of people at the public reeep--
ton which followed the presidents s
arrival. The speakers congratulated
Loubet on the happy results of his
visit to England.
Americans Honored.
London, July 9.-King Edward sig.
nally honored the officers of the
American squadron last night at the
state ball given at Buckingham palace
the climax of the visit of President
Loubet, His majesty formally receiv
ed Admiral Cotton, the captains of the
American ships and twenty-five of the
junior sAmericant officers, and Queer
I Alexandra later gave them the same
distinction. ass
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-09
FRIeHTENs MExlcANs.

Demolishes Bronze Statue and Ruries
Itself in the Ground.
Mexico City, July 9.-There is much
excitement among the people of the
town of Cocolapan over the fall Of a
meteor of tremendous size.
The heavenly visitor struck the
bronze statue of Escandon and de-
molished it, then buried itself in the
ground. The meteor produced terri
fic noise and the people Of the town
were panic-stricken
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-09
T | N D B 0 D Y
REMAINS OF VICTIM OF FLOOD
DISASTER FouND-RELlEF
FUND RAISED.

Jeanette, Pa, July 9.-The remains
of Mary Davis one of the victims of
Sundays disaster at Oakford park was
found last night, making twenty-one
bodies that have been recovered. About
$4,000 has been collected for the re-
lief of the sufferers of the flood and
100000 more is needed. 4
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-09
NEGROES AT AUCTION.
Scarcity Of Harvest Hands Leads to
Spirited Bidding.

Scarcity Of Harvest Hands Leads to
Spirited Bidding.
Russell, Kan, July 9.-Two negroes
were bid off on the auction block for
harvest hands Tuesday afternoon.
They were John and Harper Porter,
and known as good workers. The
bidding was spiritd, starting with $3.50
per day. August Reinhart finally Sc
cured them on bid Of 1921 per day.
Adam Bender was the auctioneer.
At Victoria in Ellis county, another
colored man asked for bids for a hand
who would pitch to the stack all the
grain one header could cut. On this
condition the negro brought $6-per-
day bid.
Hold Up Train.
At Biston, Kan, forty farmers stop.
pea a Missouri Pacific train Tuesday
night and went through it searching
for harvest hands. The train ordinar-
lily does not stop here, and the farm
crs tagged it by means of lanterns
wrapped in a red handkerchief. They
offered passengers $3.50 and $3 day
for three weeks to get off the train
There is a great scarcity of harvest
hands.