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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-01-10
FINGER
Method of Identification That Is Al
most UMfailing.

must ONldllluSs
The use OF finger prints as a means
Of Identification, which was made
familiar to the public by its use in a
recent novel and play by Mark Twain,
has recently formed the subject Of
discussion in connection with a case
at the Guildhall, London, says the
British Medical Journal. 1t was al
legged that the finger print of an ac-
cused man was identical with that of
another offender; but subsequent in
yestigation made it plain that there
had been a clerical error. Sergt. Col
Inns, Of the finger print Office, in ex-
planning the mistake to the alder
man, said: "0ut Of the many thou
sands Of recognitions made by means
Of the finger prints, we have never
erred; on the other hand we have
been able to correct serious mistakes
made in personal Identification. As
an instance, a warder stated that an
accused person had served a term of
three years penal seryitude; but by
means of finger prints we clearly
proved his innocence of this eonvic-
ton" The Medical Journal Describes
another case as follows:
The Indictment was for breaking
and entering a house. An entry had
been effected through a window,
which had been freshly painted white
about a fortnight previously. The
print of a left-hand thumb found
upon the paint was carefully photo
graphed. Certain articles had been
removed. A few days later a second
burglary occurred in the neighbor-
hood andin the kitchen evidently left
behind by the thieves there wasfound
a piece Of cloth which was identified
as having been taken from the first
house. The thief having been ar
rested, the police took an impression
Of his left thumb, which correspond
ed in every detail with that which
had been discovered on the window
in the first house. Upon this evi-
dence, and upon examination Of en-
larged photographs Of the various fin
ger prints, the jury convicted the pris-
oner, although he protested that he
knew nothing about the burglary in
the first house. AS an old offender he
was sentenced to seven years penal
seryitude. 1t will be seen that if il
had not been for the finger print the
evidence against the prisoner upon a
charge Of breaking and entering the
! first house would have been so slight
that no jury could have convicted.
Gallon thus describes the method Of
! obtaining a print: "The finger Of a
suspected person should be pressed
and slightly rolled, first on a slab
freshly covered with a thin layer Of
printers ink, and afterward on white
paper The papillary ridges on the
inEer surface Of the hands afford %
to 30 distinct points Of reference,
every enc, with the rarest exceptions
being absolutely permanent and per-
sistent throughout life.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-01-10
SEE THE HEST IN IT'S 1902 PROSPERITY.

Homeseekers' excursion tickets are
sold over the Burlington Route on the
first and third Tuesdays Of a month
at one fare plus $500 for round trip ia
the territory east of the Rocky
Mountains
CHEAP ONE WAY RATES.
Oue-way Settlers rates on same
dates, to a large extent Of western ter
ritory 1t a trifie more than half rates.
THE RICH WEST.
The generous harvest of 1902 is a
strong appeal o Homeseekers, Invest.
ors and Renters to visit the west and
see the rewards which have come to
farmers, stock-raisers and fr~uit-grow,
ers in the territory traversed by the
Burlington Route, the Northern
Pacific and Great Northern Railroads
from the Mississippi River through to
the North Pacific Coast.
TO CALIFORNIA.
Weekly California excursions in
through tourist sleepers. Select par,
ties in charge OF special conductors
join them. Best and most economical
way to reach the coast via the all-yeai
and scenic route through Denver
Scenic Colorado and Salt Lake City.
MAIN TRAVELLED THROUGH THE
WEST.
You can thoroughly rely on the Bur
lington's passenger service to Denver
Kansas City, S. Joseph, Omaha, st
Paul, Minneapolis the whole West
Northwest and Pacific Coast region.
Consult your nearest ticket agent o
write us of your proposed trip. 1t shall
be a pleasure to send you a careful
reply and any of our publications fire,
on request.
l.. W. WAKELEY,
Genl Pass'r Agent, st. Louis, Mo.
CHAS. E. MICHEL,
T. P. A., GOA Pine ST., Louis, Mo.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-01-10
CHEAP ONE WAY RATES.

0ue-way Settlers rates on same
dates, to a large extent Of western ter
ritory at a trifie more than half rates.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-01-10
ADDITION TO TRAINS.
"The Meteor" and '9The Worlds Fail
Special" to the Frisco System.

The route Of this flyer is via our old
line, through the ozarks and Indian Ter
ritory to Sapula, thence over the Red
River Division through the historic Greek
C%hickasaw Nations, via Denison and
sherman, to Fort Worth and points
Southwest thereof; and via Sherman and
the Houston & Texas Central Rail.
road to Dallas and Beyond. The more
newly-constructed portion OF the roadbed
traversed has been heavily ballasted with
rock, laid with heavy rail, and In every
way brought fully up to the standard OF
other divisions of the Frisco System.
The train will be made up Of entirely new
equipment throughout, carrying Palace
Day Coaches, Reclining Chair Cars, Pull
man Drawing Room Sleepers snc
CAFE OBSERVATION CARS,
In which meals Ia carte Will be served
at hours convenient to the traveller.
This service will be under the manage
ment of Mr.. Fred. Harvey, whose name
should be a sufficient guarantee OF careful
attention to the inner man. Just a word
about these cars: The dining room is To-
Gated In the forward end. The rear por-
ton of this car is occupied by an obser-
walton saloon, and is provided with easy
chairs, writing desks and stationery, and
a library service embracing the leading
daily papers and the more popular weekly
periodicals. The train will be lighted
by electricity, and cooled by electric fans
during the summer months.
TO THE TRAVELLING PUBLIC.
The Inauguration OF service of
this character. means quite as much to
its patrons as it does to the railway COM
pany interested. II we were not sanguine
Of the success Of this train, 1t goes with
uut saying that 1t would never nave been
established. 1t fills a long-ielt want and
opens a new and fast developing country.
But we feel that these are not the only
factors that may reasons bly, betxptctto
contribute to Its success 1.-The time is ias
the train is a ''handy" one, as regards
hours OF arrival at and departure from
terminI; and the equipment Is ornate, ant
provided with all modern conveniences
These features should, of themselves,
tend to make the train popular.
We also take pleasure in announcing
material improvements in our service via
Fort Smith and Paris to Texas and the
Southwest.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-01-10
To stOrr-TeIlers.

If it takes you more than a minute
to tell a story. delay it until after
supper.-Atchison Globe.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-01-10

l.. w. WAKELEY,
Genl Pass'r Agent, st. Louis, Mo.
CHAS. E. MICHEL,
T. P. A., GOA Pine St., Louis, Mo.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-01-10
REAL ESTATE

lor sale in Lexington. Farms
Tor sale. Houses to rent. II
you have any real estate to
sell place it in his hands-no
cost il no sale. Office in
Lexington.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-14
DISCHARGED
HIM FROM
ARREST
Judge Sws0tIand AccsItsd Or.
Briskman's Story That He Is
Not Going TO leava State.

DR.. Nathan Briskman applied TO Judge
Sweetlsnd yesterday for release from ar
rest I'm the civil suit brought against him
by Kessler Brothers. The doctor was ar
rested on an affidavit that he was about
10 leave the state.
Kessler Bros. introduced witness TO
show that DR. Briskman had made state
ments 10 the steward OF the club that the
steward would not see him again and also
that the doctor had received a letter to
return 20 Philadelphia and take charge OF
his fathers business. Or. Briskman de-
MED that ne was going TO leave the state
He admitted the statement alleged TO
have been made To the steward OF the
club but declared II simply meant no.
witness. was dissatisfied with the club
and was going 20 withdraw from mem
bership. The doctor claimed he had quite
frequently gone 10 Philadelphia but in
tended 20 make this city his home and
expected n certificate Of registration as
n dentist I'm October.
Judge Sweetland discharged the petit
toner from arrest.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-14
PAWTUCKET
MANDAMUS
MAT TER
Judge Wilbur Will Hsar Argu.
msnt Upon Il Tomorrow In
tho Appellate Division.

Judge Wilbur will hear in the appellate
division of the supreme court tomorrow
the application OF the members ~ the
common council Of Pawmcket for writ
OF mandamus against the board OF al
dermen OF the same city. Ex-Attorney
General Tanner represents the four
members OF the board Of aldermen who
opposed the election OF board OF five
license commissioners during last month.
Before chief Justice Stness last week.
Mr.. Tanner made successful plea for
delay. He also announced that as coun-
sci for the aldermen he had his doubts
as TO the petition for the write to com
pei the board ot aldermen TO meet the
common council for the purpose OF elect
ing license commissioners was properly
brought
T.. u. Bassett represents the common
council, he being selected by a committee
Of the council Mr.. Bassett las; week de-
clared the matter an urgent one A. 10
what course Mr.. Tanner will take in
the fight tomorrow there is some doubt.
Mr.. Bassett will push the case vigorously,
and II is probable the court will not de-
lay It's decision upon granting or -efus-
ing the writ applied for.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-14
3 MEN IN
STATE OF
COLLAPSE
Ware Found Suffering in the
Street and Went 10 Hospital
for Treatment.

Three persons were taken suddenly III
on the street at about the same hour this
morning. and each was sent to the Rhode
Island hospital.
DR. Remington found George 3. Smith.
colored 50 years old. Of is Sand street.
down and III at the corner OF Brigham
street and Elmwood avenue at 9:45
O'Clock. He notified the Fourth police
station officers, who sent the patrol
wagon 10 take Smith i'm.
on Smiths arrival at the station he was
found TO be in n state OF collapse and
was hurriedly transferred TO the hospital.
An unknown man was picked up III at
the corner Of Crawford and South Main
streets. He too. was I'm "A state OF COL
lapse. but after he had received treatment
at the hospital he was soon able to go
upon his way.
George Arnold, GO years old. was taken
into the Third police station. having been
found on the street In n condition OF, coll
lapse. Police Surgeon Griffin sent him to
the hospital.
These men are all supposed to have
been affected by the remarkably and un-
seasonably cold weather They appeared
TO be suffering from bowel complaint.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-14
ALL READY
FOR The
Big REGATTA
Fine Wsathsr Gives Promiss Of
Splendid Racing on Lake
QuInsigamond This Afternoon

Worcester. Aug n.-Beautiful weather.
for which scores OF oarsmen and thou
sands of others. who hoped to witness the
contest OF the Slst annual championship
regatta OF the National Association Of
Amateur oarsmen on Lake Quinsiga-
mond had wished. prevailed today and
gave every promise that most favorable
conditions would attend the trial races
this afternoon
All arrangements were complete yester-
day. and last nights illumination. which
was intended to mark the formal opening
Of the regatta. found nothing unfinished
in connection with the plans OF the man
ayers.
The race schedules called for the events
90 start at O'Clock. both in the trials
today and the final tomorrow.
The program provides for IS heats or
races. and the entry list includes oarsmen
and crews from all parts OF the country.
The managers say that never before has
there been such a representative list of
entries for a national event Many new
clubs are participating for the FIRST time.
Rettlng is heavy The race that is caus-
ing the most excitement Is the champion
ship senior single event. in which Titus.
the champion, meets Frank b. Gree, OF
East Boston. ~-
odds are prevailing 10 20 I'm favor OF
the latter. The management stated this
morning there would be gathering OF
10000 on the shores OF the lake to witness
today's trials.
Today's program follows:
Race No. I. event first heat interme-
diste single start D. m Race No. 2 In
ternational four cared shell start 3:2o y.
m. Race No. 2, second heat. intermediate
single start 3:4O p. m Race No 4. third
heat intermediate single start y. m.
Race No. first heat. association single
i:2o y. m. Race No. 9, second heat. asso-
citation single. start $50 p. m. Race No. Z.
intermediate doubles start 5 D. m. Race
No. 8. senior four-oared shell start $40 n.
m, Race No ?. intermediate eightss start
5:n y m.
Events No. !. :. a. 5. s and are for IL
miles. with turn. Events 2, 6 and are ~.
miles strsightway.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-14
Verdict Returned This Morning and
Jury Fixed the Punishment of
Jett and White at Life Imprison-
ment-Delay in Reporting Was
Due to Discussion of the Penalty.
Attorney For the Defence Will
File Petition For a New Trial.

Cynthana. KY Aug 4The jury in the of lett
and Thomas White charged with assassination
Jackson KY this morning guilty fixing
punishment of each at life imprisonment.
The verdict returned but
the The
Attorney Webster Je the verdict comparative
difference and calmness.
White who apparently under strain during
trial. flushed and his filled with Attorney
the defense that the
possible The verdict occasoned little surprise only
question that caused the delay sad
punishment death or life imprisonment.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-14

oughly satisfied with himself. l am conf-
dent of my ability 10 regain the cham
pionship.'
These expressions by the men them
selves about voices the sentiments OF
those who have trained the big lighters.
Corbett will be seconded In the ring by
Tommy Ryan, Professor Dare, Hank
Kenny, Tom Corbett and Samuel Bergen.
The fighters will divide 20 per cent OF the
gross receipts, of which 75 per cent win
go to the victor and 25 per cent to the
loser.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-14
POSTOFFICE LOOTED.
Safe Blown Open and Eonoy, Stamps ard
Valuable Papers Stolen.

Hampton, y. H. Aug. i4--when the
door of the postoffice here was opened
today. n was found that during the
night robbers had ransaCked the place
and taken away almost everything OF
value
The safe had been bnown open and
the door ~ u was lying some distance
away. The robbers had taken SS In
bills and small change. large amount
OF postage stamps and some very valu-
able government papers
The burglars left their tools a. n they
had been disturbed I'm their work
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-14
HEIRS APPEAL.
They Object TO the PrubaiIng Of will Of
Thomas Simpson.

The heirs OF Thomas Simpson have
taken an appeal from the action OF The
his will 60 probate and 90 the appoint-
ment OF Edward McGreaves Of Cumber-
land as executor without bonds Mr..
Simpson resided In Berkeley -And-Hadc a
will some months previous 20 his death.
BY the provisions Of this will all the
personal and real estate % the esfator
is given to Edward and Sarah McGresves
The benehciaries were required ny the
tesistor TO pay all his Just debts ant 10
see that he was respectfully buried at
cost Of not less than $50
The probate court did not require AIR.
McGreaves. the executor named In the
will, TO give bond.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-14
TURKS
CAPTURE
TOWN
Drive Insurgents OutOt KrushtVa
After BOmbarding the PIaCs.
COnsuI's Slayer Executed.

| Constantlnople. Aug. 1.-THE Imperial
troops have occupied Krushevo, % miles
north OF Monastir. which was recently
seized by the insurgents force OF four
thousand troops beseged the place and
bombarded IL with artillery.
The fighting with the revolutionists is
still proceeding outside the town.
Consular advices from Monastir and
Salonica endorse the belief that any overt
movement in those towns on the part OF
the revolutionary committees will lead TO
the massacre Of the Bulgarian inhabit-
ants by the Mussulmans.
The panic continues at Monastr where
the shops are closed A settlement OF the
| indemnity for the murder of NJ. Rostkov-
ski. the Russian consul at Monastir, is
imminent. The governments offer Of
$4,000 TO the widow appears 10 be satis-
factory 10 Russia. The Russian govern
ment continues to insist on the execu-
tion OF the murderer
A court martial held at Monastir yes
terday condemned the Gendarme Hahn 10
death for the murder OF NJ. Rostkovski,
the Russian consul at Monastir.
The sentence was Immediately. carried
out.
Another gendarme was sentenced 10 ff-
teen years penal serNitude.
Dispatches received by the porte 10 give
particulars OF a number OF encounters
with the insurgents. The latter attacked
the village OF Gumenje. throwing bombs
into IL. but official dispatches say the in
surgents were rensilsed The foreign rep
resentatives have demanded Of the porte
protection for the consuls and foreign
residents at Monastir.
The grand vizier has promised effective
measures OF protection. The Mussulmans
IN the disturbed area are persistently de-
msnding arms and ammunition 10 pro-
tect themselves against the Christians
This is considered a dangerous factor in
the situation.
sofia. Bulgaria. Aug 1.-THE Bulgarian
government is prepa ring memorandum TO
the powers. giving statistics OF the acts
OF oppression by the Turkish officials in
Macedonia since the institution OF the re-
form program three months ago and 9TH
er evidence I'm support of Bulgaria's be-
lief I'm the hopeessness of expecting any
good results from the Russo Austrian re-
form plan.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-14

Abundant rain has made the park-lik
grounds OF the Friends School unusually
beautiful. The institution has gone
and is ready for visitors All interested
citizens are welcomed "All roads lead
TO Rome" certainly this year and four
electric lines converge towards this place
It's new gymnasium and art treasures are
receiving high concentrations. one Of
the finest views of Rhode Island may be
obtained from its cupola.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-14
dent of victory,

Speaking of his chances Jeffries said
today that he does not feel that his
championship is I'm danger. although he
is not disposed to hold Corbett cheaply
II am well pleased with my condition"
he said. II am not going TO make a fore
cast as TO how long the fight will last. IL
will not last any longer than can help"
Corbett said:
81 am feeling In perfect condition and
an gratified TO learn that Jeffries is thor
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-14
GUARDIAN 40 LlTtu.

George simons was. BY decree entered
In the appellate division 81 the supreme
court today. appointed guardian al Item
for Caroline Smons and Marguerite ST.
mons IN the equity case of Ernest s.
Bishop et al vs. George slmons et ais
Judge Wilbur ordered the decree be en-.
tered
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-14
new CREW SHIPPED.
Fireman on Steamer esslland Whc Hutln'et
VIII 6e Prosecuted.

Chicago. Aug. 1.-THE threatened tie-up
of the steamer Eastland as the result Of
the arrest for mutlny Of six OF her fire.
men did not become effective today. the
Marine Firemeus oilers and Water
Tenders union refusing 10 sanction the
mutlnN.
new crew was secured 10 take the
places OF the men who are held at South
Haven 20 answer 10 the government au-
TONER from arrest
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-14
STILL AT BAR HARBOR,
The Damaged BatlI,shIp Massachusetts, Has
Settled Eut lItils Slncs YESTERDAY.

BAR Harbor. Nc. Aug. Ii- Nothing had
developed early today In the condition
of the dsmaRed batticshlp Massac husetts
She lay In the lower harbor where ehe
had oeen moved from the upper harbor
into more shallow water
The ship apparently had settled but
trine since yesterday. Nearly all the am
munition. anchors and the heaviest Of
the rovesbles have been placed aboard
the collier and government tug.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-14
WILL ASSIST At CONSIDERATION.

Rome. Aug 1.-THE RI Rev. Thomas
Hendriok. bishop of Cebu. Philippine ISL
an1s. called a. tho Vatican today and
saw the officials on the congregation Of
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-14

tho propaganda He also paid visits %
Cardinal Gibbons and Satolli
The Bishop Is accompa MED h. his
brother Father Joseph Hendrick Both
will assist az tomorrow's conservation ~
the Rev. ]. J. Harty. as archbishop OF
Manila
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-14
BOTH CONFIDENT
Of WINNING FIGHT
JeffrieS and COrbett Talk OF Their
Chances on the Eve of Battle
Betting Still in Champions
Favor.

San Francisco Aug I-Pubc interest ghe
tonight between James Corbet and James ries While both
have large following, little being placed JEFF
flies still rules favore and Corbett people
odds
Both will the ring in fine condition and both conf
dent of victory.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-14

vI0tuL tects them from steam and wa
tSr and prevents glazing. For sale By
BROWN BROS. 20.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-14

FURNISHED ROOMS TO LET. AT %
Lester street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-14

AGENTS wANTED-ARTTCI.E USED
IN every family. 30 per cent profit a.
Gilmore. Providence, r. l.. General De-
livery.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-14

TWO TENEMENTs To LET rs GOOD
order. g. and $40 a month each. Call on
Robert Muir. IS Elm street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-14
Hard SCrubbin5 Did It
SUCCESS.

depends on sufficient capital. and to make
money you must do a large business
For explanation. call az the
MERCHANTS LOAN a TRUST Co.
tss Msthevson St.. Room 4o3.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-14
TOO LATE TO BE CLASSIFIED.

NICELY FURNISHED FRONT ROOM
with use Of bath. I'm private family. q
man and wife or gentleman. No. 5 Con
duit st. Righ bell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-03
ASKS GALVAN's WITHDRAWAL.
Situation in San Domingo Unsettled
Newport Should Remain.

81 cablegram from San Domingo last night
says: Gen. Augustin Morales, president Of
the provisional government of Santo Do
mingo, had long interview last night with
United States Minister Powell, during
which he demanded that Senior Galvan,
former minister of finance, should be with
drawn from the board appointed by the
government of President Wos Y Gil to ar
bitrate the claims of the Santo Domingo
Improvement Company.
Minister Powell declined to grant this
demand and supplemented his declination
by the statement that the United States
government could only recognize the pro-
visional government of Santo Domingo
when it agreed to strictly observe all the
acts and engagements entered into by for
mer governments with the United States
1t is reported here that disturbance
headed by Gen. Candelario Roso has
broken out at Barahona on the south coast
of the island.
The general situation remains unsettled
and there have been many demonstrations
of dissatisfaction.
1t is rumored that several places i'm the
north of the island are by no means tranquil,
and 1t is considered desirable that the
United States gunboat Newport should re-
main here.
The financial condition of the provisional
government is a desperate one.