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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-06-12

ST. Louis Flood.

The Mississippi at St. Louis
reached very high point last Tues
day. Just at 2S feet above high
water mark. The damage will be
very considerable, but nothing like
it would have been had the people
not had ample warning and moved
a great deal Of their stuff out. The
East St. Louis people, on the first
note of arm ngbegan to erect levee.
Almost every able bodied man turn
ed out and by the most strenuous
efforts the residence part of the city
was protected from the ravages of
the turbulent waters.
y Many smaller towns along the
Missouri and the Mississippi rivers
are suffering heavier damages rela'
lively than the larger towns, because
of less facilities for guarding against
the floods. The damage all along
the valleys to town property and
crops is simply enormous. Many
of the levees broke and flooded dis
trlcts that have heretofore been
considered safe. The loss of life
has been very small on account OF
the warnings sent out. Yet, many
hundreds of people had to be res
cued by boats.
The severe loss of life IN many
places, notably at Topeka and Kar-
sAs City would seem to call loudly
for some provision by the city
authorities along the rivers, for res
culng the people in times of these
great and sudden floods. A few
good boats built on the lines of the
government life boats at each city
and always kept in order would not
be expensive and would be more
efficient in times of danger than all
the private skiffs and canoes that
could be mustered. 1t would also
seem that in many places leveeS
could be constructed that would
hold the water at bay. At least
some scheme should be devised
that will make more secure the
lives of those living on the lowlands
of our great rivers
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-06-12
OIL COMBINE.

Several oil interests have been COM
bined to form big new company to
be known as the Columbi Oil & Gas
Co. The territory. the Templeton
ia acres, West 100 acres, Cross so
acres and 1850 of the Pa kers hold
ing, south OF the city. There are al
ready five oil wells op this land. G. N.
Lindsay, DIR. Light, j. B. f. Gates,
R, G. Rawlings, John McCready, W..
E. Royster and George W Denton are
the promoters.
r. c. Rawlings very generously
gives to all holders of Bankers stock
like amount of stock Ia the new
company. This is a very generous
act on the part of MI. Rawlings. This
will be valuable stock and Mr.. Raw
lings was under no obligation to these
stockholders.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-06-12
A SPLENDID REMEDY.

Neuralgia pains. rheumatism, lum
bago and sciatic pains yield to the
penetrating influence of Billiards.
Snow Liniment. 1t penetrates to the
nerves and bone, and being absorbed
into the blood, its healing properties
are conveyed to every part of the
body and effect some wonderful cures.
Mr.. d. F. Moore, Agent Illinois Cen
trail Railway, Milan. Tenn, states:
Il have used Billiards. Snow Lini-
ment for rheumatism, backache, etc,
in my family. 1t is splendid rem
edy. We could not do without it," 25c,
Soc and S1.00 at G p. Wllder's.'
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-06-12
HOT WEATHER WEAKNESS,

If you feel tagged out, listless and
lacking in energy, YOU are perhaps
suffering from the debilitating effects
of summer weather. These symptoms
indicate that a tonic is needed that
will create healthy appetite, make
digestion perfect, regulate the bowels
and impart natural activity to the
liver. This, Herbine will do; il Is a
tonic, laxative and restorative. HI.
Freegard, Propr. Grand View Hotel.
Cheney, Kan, writes: 81 have used
Herbine for the last II years, and
nothing on earth can beat it. 1t was
recommended to me by DIR. Newton.
Newton. Kan" SOC at G. p. Wilder's.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-06-12
The Dewey and Berry Fued.

The Dewey ranch in Northwest
ern Kansas is large cattle ranch
embracing many thousand acres. 1t
seems the managers, like in other
of the grazing territories. have run
their: fence across the roads and
made it very inconvenlent for Set
tiers and smaller ranchmen to get
any where. The Berry's father and
several sons own and operate a
small ranch near by. They seems,
have been iii the habit Of cutting
their way through these wire fences.
Dewey, the manager of the big
ranch and several of his cowboys,
eyasperated by this fact, made a
raid on the Berrys and killed the
father and two of the boys and
wounded seriously another one or
two. The community Of settlers is
in sympathy with the Berrys. They
armed themselves and determined
to wreak vengeance on the Dewey
crowd. The sheriff of the county
called on the Governor for assist
ance and a company of the state
militia was sent to the scene and
assisted In escorting the Deweys
across the country fifty miles, from
Colby to St. Francis. No further
bloodshed is likely at present.
1t is an outrage on liberty that
these big cattle syndicates are allow
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-06-12

1t has Jared some of the low
Tariffers who were hoping to see a
chasm grow in the Republican ranks
to find that the President stands by
the traditional policy of the Repub-
lican party in advocating and siren
uously, too, ample Protection for
home industry. = Warren (Ohio)
"Chronicle.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-06-12
ed to fence up whole townships

ed to fence up whole townships in
this way and inconvenience the set
tiers. retarding the development of
the country and when settler re-
slsts shoe: him down as though he
had no rights, Some measures will
have to be taken to protect the set
tiers from these rapaclous lords or
an uprising of the settlers Will wipe
them off the face of the earth.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-06-12
RUNAWAY

Frank Ostrander's team ran away
with him Wednesday evening while
he was moving his household goods
and threw him out between the
horses. The wagon ran over him and
he is severely bruised and cut on the
hands and shoulder. Drs. Barker s.
Barker were called and dressed his
injuries.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-06-12
Latest from St. Louis.

1t is reported that the levees at
East St. Louis have broken and
the whole city is under water. The
levees broke in the night and many
people were caught in the food. 1t
is feared some were drowned.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-06-12

Mayor Craddock has been ouSted
from the mayoralty of Kansas City,
Kans. Poor fellow, he could not
be governor aud so he tried to hang
on to the mayorship.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-06-12
ANOTHER FIELD.

The drillers working on the Jesse
wilkins farm about nine miles south
west of Chanute, on Tuesday brought
in d very fine OIL well. This seems to
be an absolutely new trend and opens
up lot more land for development.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-06-12

The Republican state convention
indorsed the President and recon-
mended his nomination for 1904
Hanna and Foraker threw bouquets
at one another and the greatest har-
monv prevailed.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-06-12
In the Oil and Gas Field

M. K. Green, the hustling cable
and rope man,spent most of this week
In the territory south Of Chanut ego
ing down as far as Peru, Kan, STIR
ring up the cable business among the
oil men. Green will get the business
If any living man can.
ottawa IS elated over the discovery
of shale gas.
The Kansas City Oil & Gas Co.
brought in a well on the old Bardwell
farm, near Leanna, last Monday. 1t
is claimed by the company to be a
good oiler.
+. F. Severance and e. e. Beach, of
the Globe Co., have been hustling
around in the interests of their com
pany this week.
Chas. Stewart, one OF the drill pro.
prietors operating ia the Humboldt
field was in Chanute Monday.
Mr.. Knapp's drillers on the Smith
Day land, near Altoona, brought in
an immense gas well last week. 1t is
said to be as good as the best if not a
little more so.
The Charlotte Co. has brought in
No l, located on the Martin Riley
land. The we'll contains Al feet of
sand. They have also brought in
another well OH the Cole land.
A new company, the Chanute Cen
tral Oil Il Gas Co. is new company
just organized. They have secured
leases on some choice land in the GEN.
ter of the field. They will probably
begin drilling on the Yeager tract
adjoining the big Isett wells. DR.. o.
G. Baird is the president of the COM
pany, W. G. Tomllnson, vice president;
j. G. Williams, j. J. Hurt, w. w.
Shirley, J. w. Guthrie. S. f. Wade.
directors.
An oil well was shot on the More
hart land, east of the city, last Satur.
day. 1t shows up we'll.
Another new oil company as the
Sunhower has just been organized.
The Kansas Union Co. has brought
in another big gas we'll near Thayer.
Mr.. Knapp is still getting gas wells
in the Altoona field.
Another fine oier has just been
brought 10 ON the Beach land.
Capt. Walker has finished up his
ninth well on the old fair ground and
will proceed to install his pumping
plant.
Another good gas we'll has been
brought in near the west brick plant.
The city got fine gas well on the
Sargent land, north Of town. This
we'll was drilled for the Girard smell
ter. 1t shows that the whole smelter
ridge is fine gas field.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-06-12

You Will now find DR.. Gragg
officing with J. w. Mccullough
in basement of old Bailey bank
building. If
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-06-12

DR.. Gragg has moved his of
foe to the old Bailey bank
building. IF
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-06-12

The Kansas Union Co. has brought
in another big gas well near Thayer.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-06-12

Another new oil company as the
Sunfower has just been organized.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-06-12

Another fine oiler has just been
brought 10 ON the Beach land.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-06-12

The city got fine gas well on the
Sargent land, north Of town. This
we'll was drilled for the Girard smell
ter. 1t shows that the whole smelter
ridge is fine gas field.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-06-12

An oil well was shot on the More
hart land, east of the city, last Satur.
day. 1t shows up we'll.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-06-12

Mr.. Knapp is still getting gas wells
in the Altoona field.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-06-12

Another good gas we'll has been
brought in near the west brick plant.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-06-12

Capt. Walker has finished up his
ninth we'll on the old fair ground and
will proceed to install his pumping
nlant
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1903-09-02
DEATH CLAIMS PIONEER
WOMAN OF THE STATE
Mrs. Mary J. Gerberding Succumbs
p. TO an Attack Of Heart

IN the death Of Mrs. Mary J. Gerberd-
ing san Francisco ioses one Of the pio-
neer women Of the State While her
death was not unexpected. II was never
rheless' a great shock to the many friends
who had known and loved her during
her. long residence here. Her health had
been Of the best until the death of her
son Albert, which occurred in March.
1902. from that time she seemed to grad
ually fade. and on Monday she succumbed
10 an attack Of heart failure and quietly
passed away,
Mrs. Gefberding arrived IN California
in April. ISL and immediately Identified
herself with the growth and welfare of
the State. Her husband, C. o. Gerberd-
fng. who died IN 1863. was one of the
founders Of the San Francisco Bulletin.
For foTty-eight years she was one of the
eighteen lady; managers Of the Protestant
Orphan asylum. She was very fond of
discussing public questions, and possessed
a--fund. Of valuable information and had
a remarkable memory for facts and
dates She is the last Of the old pioneer
residents Of Clay street hill.
= She leaves TWO sons and two daughters
three of whom are in California. Mrs.
Thomas Z. Bard, her youngest daughter.
IS: at present travelling in Europe.
AIRS. Gerberding's funeral will take
pace this morning. at 5000 o'clock from
Grace. Church. The paIlbearers will be
Co-umbus Bartlett, Nanderlynn- Stow
George ". Young, Thomas Richardson.
e. X Benchley and c. O. G. Miller.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1903-09-02
ARE HURT
IN AN EXPLOSION
Donkey Engine Blows
Up on Dunes Near
Ocean Beach.
Engineer Is Badly Burned
and Perhaps Fatally
Injured.

Criminal carelessness in allowing old
and worn donkey engine to be used in
work that was far too much for its weak
ened parts was the cause Of an accident
in the sand dunes ou~ near the ocean
boulevard yesterday afternoon that Will
probably result in at least one fatality
At Forty seventh avenue and l street
Kreisel & Patterson have had a gang or
men working on contract sublet TO them
by Edward Malley to level the lands in
the vicinity. A donkey engine that was In
use for a few days proved too hght Tor
the scraper work that IT was intended Tor
yesterday and the contractors had a
heavier one substituted for 1t.
The second engine, one that had been
recently converted from a coal into an
oil burner, proved a ramshackle analr
and the engineer In charge, after hiring
up quit his position, giving as an excuse
that it was too dangerous to work with
such an antiquated machine.
In the afternoon Wesley Hefinger was
substituted as engineer. He started the
engine, but in n few minutes 1T com
menced to buck" Hef1nger went to IN
vestigate and had reached the back OF
the engine when suddenly there was
heavy explosion. The unfortunate engin-
eer was thrown into the air many feet
and when his fellow workers went 10 MS
assistance they found him In an uncon-
eCious condition and badly injured.
The force of the explosion tore the en-
CINE from its bed, hurled 1t at least thirty
feet and completely wrecked 1t.
The engineer was carried to a saloon at
Forty-ninth and I street and cared for
until the Park emergency ambulance took
him to the hospital.
Edward Kreisel, one Of the contractors.
was walking toward the engine at the
tine Of the explosion and he, too, was
rendered unconscious and severely in
jured.
At the hospital Dr. Harvey after an ex-
animation found that Heflinger was suf-
fering from extensive burns on the BODY
and from shock. His right arm, neck and
his entire face were badly scalded, be-
sides his scalp back and both legs ana
feet. His condition is considered serl-
Gus and he may die.
KruisePs injuries consist of third de-
gree burns. His face and neck, both arms
ana hands and both legs and feet were
scalded.
At the time of the accident dozen or
more childl en- were playing near the en-
cine and han dly any of them escaped be
ing covered with the oil that was scat
tered about. Clarence Cole, boy living
az 1862 Fcrtv-seveuth avenue, was burne1
on the hands ana lace anu JoHh NHS4nu
len received several similar injuries. Hor-
ace Lee, the 5-year-old son OF George
Lee, a butcher at Forty-ninth and L
street. n former deputy county clerk, was
thrown 10 the ground by the force of the
explosion.
ErciseI, DESPITE his severe burns and
against the advice of DR.. Harvey, refused
Ia remain o. the hospital and took car
for his home at 1906 Howard street. His
wife is Just cIny aleseing after protract-
g illness.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1903-09-02
MOTHERS LOVE
TRUE TILL DEATH
Mrs. Macarthur Thinks
Of Her Children to
the Last.

With her head resting on the tear
stained photographs of her three little
daughters, Mrs. Ada Macarthur was found
lying on the floor of her room at 446 Eddy
street yesterday morning, cold in death.
victim of gas asphyxiation.
The unfortunate woman had been very
much admired for her beauty of face and
form. She had been separated from her
husband for the last six years and had
been. living for some time at 446 Eddy
street with Misses Mamie and Julia De-
mones. She often said that all she cared
to live for was her three daughters. the
youngest Of whom is years old and who
are in an Oakland seminary.
For three or four days preceding her
death Mrs. Macarthur had been despond-
ent, and told the Demones girls that she
intended to commit suicide. At half-past
10 o'clock Monday night she retired.
and yesterday morning when the door
of her room was broken open her BODY.
attired only in a. nightgQwn, was found
lying on the floor in a corner of the room
with the photographs of her children un-
der her head. The crevices in the doors
and the keyholes were stuffed with rags
and two gas burners were open
Mrs. McArthur's mother lives in Ukiah.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1903-09-02
TEARS THE MASK
FROM A ROBBER
Henry Elmers Mistakes
Holdup Men for
Jokers.
Sacramento Street Grocery
Raided by Pair Of Des-
perate Criminals.

For a third time within two weeks two
daring highwayuen have walked into a
saloon and grocery while the night was
stiu' young. held UP every one present
and uaade-a successful escape with their
piUnder. Pedestrians walked TO and fro
on the. streets, yet those brazen thieves
appeared to have little comprehension Of
fear. They cid their work with wonder
fur precision. and the nerve and calm
they displayed while playing dangerous
game against heavy odds stamp them as
Thorough. criminals.
II was soon after s o'clock last even
Eng when the TWO robbers stealthily en-
tered the grocery portion of a business
c0nducted by Henry Elmers at 1345 Sac
r.-Tuentc. street. Both wore masks. one
black and the other white, stained with
b1ood, and carried large revOlvers. FL
lners was behind the counter preparing
10 draw beer at the time. When sudden
~ surprised at the sight Of the guns close
upon. him ne regarded the matter as a
Joke. and reaching forward tore the black
mask from the face Of its wearer.
Ii was not until the rObber thrust the
gun closer 10 his face and uttered an
oath II rage that the grocer realized the
command To raise his hands and deliver
oyer his. valuables was in earnest Then,
after the robber had rearranged his
barroom, Elmers in advance with his
arms. above his head. There were four
other men in the place when the singular
party eitereQ-Edward FitzsimmOns Of
- 1871 Sacramento street. William Distinelle
of 1883. ca Hernia street. Peter Bullotti
2 clerk at LeavenwOTth and Washington
STREETS, and a man who resides on Jones
. street, but whose name was not learned
One. Of the hiEhwa Vmen turned his at
tention 10 the quartet Of customers. while
-7he other backed Elmers against the wall
and started 70. search him. All were eau
1iofed. TO remain quiet and they would
not be nsolested. This promise was kept
for the men with the guns did not even
a'ttempt. TO search or take money from
any one except the proprietor.
A gold watch valued at SIS and 81 in
cash. were taken from Elmers' pocket
35e begged that the men leave the watch
as It was a highly treasured token, but
sentiment played but-a small part in their
transaction Then the register was
p. In EImers' pocket was $25 more, but this
was Overlooked.
As speedily as they came the robbers
took their. departure. Backing to the
door, their pistols still covering the pro-
- prietor. they. passed out and turned down
the street in the direction Of Leaven-
worth. Fright evidently overcame the
. besiegee party. for no alarm was given
except over the telephone for fully five
minutes Then Patrolman Gus Sicily
and Special. Policeman Charles Mahnke
were Qlfickly on the scene and made a
thorough search Of the neighborhood. but
- the men had too much advantage in
time and were out of sight.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1903-09-02

Miss Laura Taylor and Miss Anita Meyer.
bridesmaids
The groom's brother, w. H. Meyer, will
be best man.
After a wedding trip to Southern Cali
fornia, Mr.. and Mrs Meyer will reside at
1899 Pacific avenue in this city where the
groom has business interests, being a
member of the firm of Meyer, Wilson &
Co.
Mr. Meyer enjoys great popularity in
the social and business world. He is a
member of the Pacifc-Union Club and
Cosmos Club and resides with his parents.
Captain and Mrs. H. L. E. Meyer at 2724
! Pacific avenue.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1903-09-02
no visit San Franciscn

Without seeing the DIAMOND PALACE
would be like visiting Europe without
seeing Paris. 1t is leading feature Of
San Francisco. A marvel Of beauty and
elegance. and unquestionably the most
magnificent Jewelry emporium in the
world-the splendid conception of a
master mind, a controlling genius Ar
tistic taste and skill challenge competf-
ton here: To be appreciated it must be
seen visitors and residents are cor
daily invited to call and examine the
marvels of genius at No. 221 MONTGOMERY
ST. A. Andrews, prop. Phone Bush sos. .
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1903-09-02
The New Overland Limited Via Chi
cago ara Northwestern Railway.

Each train in the Overland Limited daily
service between San Francisco and Chicago Is
rro,,,ded with q separate and complete electrical
plant Each berth, compartment and drawing
room has its own reading lamp. Each table in
the dining car is adorned by a dainty lamp
that sheds a soft glow of light. The Book
lovers Library of Philadelphia provides the
latest books, which, with the current maya
zines help to pass the evening hours delight
fully on a train where one can read at ease
with a steady. brilliant light Electric fans
are used TO cool the air. Electric heaters are
provided for the ladies' curling irons. Flee
trio buttons bring quick service and a telephone
in the observation parlor connects the passen-
ger with the outside world while the train is
at terminals The Overland limited leaves
San Francisco daily at 10 a. m, reaching Chi
caEo in less than three days. For tickets
sleeping car reservations and full information
apply to r. r. Ritchie, general agent Pacific
Coast Chicago and Northwestern Railway, GIT
Market street, San Francisco, Cal
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1903-09-02
poIlie I. BRYAN Must Paw.

The Supreme Court has affirmed the
judgment Of the lower court in the case
or the Herbert Kraft Company VS.. Doille
/. Bryan The plaintiff brought suit
AGAINST Dollie l.. Bryan. who was sub
sttuted as. administrative for James NJ.
Bryan, deceased, to recover the balance
alleged 10 be due on certain negotiable
note amounting 70 S23ls. The lower court
gave judgment for The plaintiff
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1903-09-02

H. U. Jaudin sued c. w. Gould yester-
day to recover 40 per cent of the net COM
missions on cherry contracts, which he
claims he is entitled to under an agree
ment made with Gould when they dis
solved partnership last January. They
were in the commission business under
the firm name of Gould &. Jaudin.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1903-09-02
I.nnts a Barber Shop.

W. o. Gillette, barber at 75l Mission
street secured a warrant from Police
Judge Mogan yesterday for the arrest OF
VIII Murphy on a charge of petty lar
ceny. He said he engaged Murphy as as
sistant in his shop on Monday morning
and left him in charge that night. When
he opened the shop yesterday morning all
the razors. clippers and other utensils had
disappeared and Murphy could not be
found.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1903-09-02
Black Dress
Fabrics
FALL 1908
FALL 1908

We have just opened most complete
assortment of NEW BLACK DRESS
FABRICS. The assortment will in
Clude Silk Finish Zibelines, BouCle
Cheviots, hoppe Canvas Cloths, Box
Cloths, Crepe Examines, Venetian
Poplins, Silk Camel's Hair, Broad
cloths, Unfinished Worsteds and
Venetians. -.
We invite our patrons to inspect the above
goods at their earliest opportunity.