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Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-04-14

1t is not question of profit on the above
chandse, but it is question of getting rid OF
our large stock. Anybody that is conservative
these high grade goods which are acknowledged
everywhere as the highest standard for quality.
Don't forget that have the agency for
Plano Harvesting Machinery and Repairs; get
lined up for the season We are also agents for
Advance Threshing Machinery nothing better
on the market, they manufacture 80 outfits to
select from. Send or call for catalogues.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-14
JUMPS INTO HOT STOVE
IN EFFORT AT SUICIDE
Farmer, Failing in Mad Attempt,
Cuts Throat from Ear
to Ear.
DEATH RACE FOLLOWS

Insane from i'll health, John Kinnick,
farmer living four miles east of Southport,
in Franklin township, made two desperate
attempts TO end his life yesterday after
noon. After q race with death over coun-
try roads, DR.. Barnes, of Southport, was
able to dress the injuries the raving man
had inflicted upon himself.
Kinnick was morose yesterday morning,
and as the day wore on became violent.
In spite of his family's vigilance he nearly
succeeded in killing himself.
AS the family rose from dinner Kinnick
sprang into the sitting room OF the house,
opened the door of a large heating stove
and thrust his head and portion of his
body into the red-hot interior.
After a struggle he was dragged away
from the stove with his head, face and
shoulders horribly burned. Not to be baked
in his insane determination TO commit sui
eide, ne thrice attempted TO stab him.
self with a sharp stick. Failing in
this, he seized large glass tum-
bier. Raising it as high as he. could reach
he brought it down with terrific force on
his head, shattering the glass into pieces
and cutting deep cash.
In his hand remained portion of the
tunlbler with an edge as sharp as a razor.
Throwing his head back the maniac drew
the glass across his barred throat, cutting
ii from ear to ear.
DR.. Barnes. who was summoned. raced
along the country road from Southport to
the maniac's home. Weak he from
loss of blood Kinnick fought to prevent
the doctor dressing his injuries. After a
struggle he was oVerpowered.
I<innick is the father of eight children
and has lived on his farm for nine years.
1t was said last night by physicians that
he may live. If so, he will be brought 20
the Jail in this city 10 await the action
of an insanity commission.
Kinnck, late last night, was brought to
the city jail 10y officers, who had bound
their prisoner hand and foot with ropes to
prevent further outbreaks.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-14
NEGRO fIEND ASSAULTS
A WOMAN IN IRVINGTON
Drags Victim to Lonely Spot,
Where Her Cries for Help
Are Unheard.


Mrs. Maggie Harter was brutally as
saulted by an unknown negro shortly after
o'clock last night near the bridge over
Pleasant run at Emerson avenue, Irving
ton. Within a half-hour after the assault
was reported to the police the entire de-
tective force and district patrolmen were
searching for the fiend. but he made good
his escape.
Mrs. Harter was returning from market
to her home, on Emerson avenue near St.
Clair street. AS she neared the bridge
she heard footsteps behind her and quick
ened her pace. Just as she reached the
bridge two burly hands gripped her tightly
around the throat and she half carried,
half dragged from the roadway, through
a barbed-wire fence to a spot about fifty
feet from the bridge.
Struggling with all her might, the woman
endeavored to break the hold of the brute.
the struggle The spot is a lonely one.
There is no light nearer than Washington
street and the nearest house is a half
square away.
AS the negro left her be told her that ii
she cried for help he would kill her. Turn
ing. he hurried to the road and north,
taking with him a handkerchief in which
the woman had tied her money, about 90
cents. Mrs. Harter, seeing light on
Washington street, ran toward it calling for
help. A man with the lantern assisted her
the police were notified. The patrolman in
the district took the woman to her home,
about one mile from the scene of the as
Sault
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-14
JUDGE BARS DIRTY HANDS,
BAIL|FF ENF0RCES ORDER
Attorney, Before Judge LeatherS,
Is Reminded of New Rule
in Superior Court.
SURPRISED BY ORDER

An incident rot or court records trans
pired before Judge Leathers in Superior
Court Yesterday. Recently the court issued
an edict that all officials and attorneys ap-
pearing at the bar should appear with
clean hands-the pure-heart clause was
omitted
The unusual edict has been lived up TO as
much as possible by officers of the court
but has occasioned a greater demand Tor
soap and water than has been the previous
custom in that room.
Bailiff Phipps had been instructed TO see
that the order of the court is strictly car
ried out. Yesterday a prominent attorney
appeared in court, and as he waved his
hands in excited gesticulations before the
Jury il was seen that soap could be en-
ployed TO advantage.
Impatiently the bailih waited for the at
torney TO resume his seat, and with no
other thought than carrying out the orders
of the court. Phipps accosted the owner
of the grimy hands and reminded him of
the new edict.
The attorney looked at his hands and
was convinced that argument in this case
was useless and turned 10 the court with
an apology Judge Leathers accepted the
apology on the grounds that TO keep the
hands clean In Indianapolis at this time
OF the year was an utter impossibility.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-14
FAIR STENOGRAPHERS
TO ORGANIZE A UNION
Meeting viii Be Held Tuesday to
Receive a Charter from the
A. F. of l..
GIRLS OUTNUMBER MEN

Into the ranks of the debonar stenog-
raphers of indianapolis has entered the
movement of organized labor. Plans for
the organization of all stenographers of the
city into a labor union have been launched.
A letter was received from Frank Nor
rison, secretary of the American Fedora
tion of Labor. yesterday, saying that a
charter will be granted the stenographers'
union direct from the Federation.
The first "stenos" to start the movement
were those employed at headquarters of
the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and
Joiners. They are Joseph Carson, E. r.
Shortridge and James O'Donnel. Letters
have been sent to all the stenographers at
the other headquarters, including the team
ters', the BARRIERS, the mine workers and
the typographical union.
A preliminary meeting will be held on
Tuesday night, when a temporary organiza-
ton will be formed.
There are about thirty stenogra piers en-
ployed at the five headquarters in the city,
and they plan to perfect the new union.
There are but two other unions of stenog-
consequently the local organization will be
affiliated directly with the American Fed
Grafton. The name will be the Indianapolis
Association of Stenographers.
The union will aim to increase the moral
and intellectual standard of all affiliated,
and to help the unemployed in securing
employment
At the meeting Tuesday night temporary
officers and committees will be appointed
and plans for the organization will be made.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-14
ATTENDANTS HELD
FOR MANSLAUGHTER
Inmate of Athens, O., State Hospi-
tai Found Dead on Cot with
Many Injuries.

ATHENS, o., Feb. I'D. Jones and n.
A. Wetherholt. attendants at the Athens
State Hospital, were held to the grand
jury to-day on charge of manslaughter.
the result of an investigation into the death
of Stephen Cain, aged forty-two, patient
from Shawnee. o. Cain was found dead
this morning on a cot in his ward with six
ribs broken and intestinal ruptures. ID. s.
Stewart, an attendant in the ward. testi-
fled that attempt was made Friday night
to search Cain for a bolt which he was be-
lieved TO have secreted and that when he
resisted he was thrown TO the floor and
held by his hands and feet Stewart also
testified that Jones pressed his knees on
Gains side but said that Cain showed no
sign of injury when released. Jones and
Wetherholt refused to answer certain ques-
tons regarding the affair and were held
10 await an investigation by the grand jury.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-14
EMPEROR OF JAPAN
SPEAKS At Il BANQUET

TOXIC, Feb. u delayed in transmits
sion.)-On the occasion yesterday OF the
2,5G4th anniversary Of the accession OF the
Emperor Jimmu. founder OF the dynasty.
banquet was given by the present Emperor
AT the imperial palace. and MS Majesty ad-
dressed his guests as follows:
Upon the occasion OF this memorable an
niversary IL gives me great pleasure 20 en-
tertain the foreign representatives, minis
ters. officers and other distinguished per-
sons Ii is indeed with deep regret that
what was beyond our control has compelled
us 10 sever peaceful negotiations with a
neighboring power. We, however. are
pleased 10 say that our relations OF friend
ship are daily increasing In coraiality with
the powers 80 wOrthily represented here,
and that we desire most earnestly 20 draw
these relations still closer
I'VE propose the health and happiness OF
the sovereigns OF these powers.
The Belgian minister. Baron D'Anethan.
as doyen of the diplomatic corps. responded
10 the Emperor speech as follows.
''Sir-In the name OF the diplomatic corps
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SHERIFF ASKS DURBIN
FOR AID OF MILITIA
Loan of Arms from State Is
Sought to Quell Threatened
Outbreak.

Immediate action was taken by Sheriff
Thresher, of Monroe county, when the pos
sibiIity OF a riot was anticipated. Cover
nor Durbin was telephoned and asked per-
mission TO loan the arms of the Blooming
ton company of militia for the use of the
sheriff's deputies. Governor Durbin and
Attorney General Miller were in consulta-
tion over the matter and Sheriff Thresher
was finally informed that his request would
not be granted. The Governor, however.
offered the sheriff the use of arms now in
the keeping OF the quartermaster general
in Indianapolis.
a messenger may be sent for the arms.
but no conclusive answer was given by
Sheriff Thresher yesterday.
Later Judge Wilson, the jurist who or
dered the commitment of James Mcdonald
the alleged murderer of Sarah Schafer at
Bedford. was called into consultation by
the Governor. From the information he
gave the officials here are inclined to be-
lieve that the States Intervention will not
DC required.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-14
REPUBLICAN CLUBS IN
ANNUAL CONVENTION IN
POCKETS METROPOLIS
Enthusiastic Endorsement of
Roosevelt's Administration and
His Panama Policy.
MESSAGE TO MR.. HANNA
Mcclure Elected /President-Ma-
rion the Next Meeting Place
Speakers at the Banquet.
staff Correspondence of the Journal.

Staff Correspondence of the Journal.
EVANSVILLE, Ind, Feb 13.-A lively
skirmish over the question whether the
Lincoln League should send a telegram to
President Roosevelt. commencing his ad-
ministration and pledging him the support
of the league as a candidate for the pres
idential nominate proved to be the fea-
ture of the convention this afternoon. The
telegram was sent, but with an amendment
striking out the pledge of the league to
support Mr.. Roosevelt a candidate for
the nomination to succeed himself.
There was no contest in the election of
officers. After a lively preliminary cam
paign, the candidates got together early
this afternoon and agreed on slate which
went through without hitch. The new
officers are:
c. w. INQUIRE. indianapolis, presi-
dent.
WILL A. STEVENS, Columbus, vice pres
ident
GEORGE D. HEILMAN, Evansville, Sec
retary.
NJ. S. HAWKINS, Portland, treasurer.
w. A. Stevens and w. A Walker, In
dianapolis, had been candidates for the
presidency; George w. Kreitenstein, Terre
Haute. had aspired to the vice presidency,
and Col. w. III. Huffman, custodian of the
Statehouse, had started out to land the
secretaryship. but the contests were alto
gether friendly and an amicable adjust
ment was easily brought about.
Vincennes, indianapolis and Marion con-
tested for the honor of entertaining the
league at it's convention next February.
Marion won. receiving a majority of all of
the votes on the first ballot.
The skirnnish over the Roosevelt telegram
was precipitated by Marcus Sulzer, of Mad
ison. who vies with his fellow-townsman,
NJ. c. CARRIER, in the ardor with which he
labors early and late for the President. The
resolutions as adopted commended Presi-
dent Roosevelt's administration, but made
no allusion to his candidacy for the nomina-
ton this year. Thereupon Mr.. Sulzer ad-
dressed the chair and submitted two tele-
CONTINUED ON PAGE 2, COL. %
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ENGINEER BLAMED FOR
CLALLAM DISASTER
Captain Roberts Censured and Ii
cenSe Is Revoked for a Year by
Board of Inquiry.

SEATTLE, Wash. Feb 13-The decision
OF the marine board of inquiry which sat
upon the Clallam disaster case handed down
to-day, leaves the chief blame for the dis
aster upon Chief Engineer Delaney. charg-
ing him with neglect and incompetency.
Captain Roberts is censured for not having
an officer OF the ship in the second and
third boat that was launched. and for not
giving explicit orders TO the captain of the
Holyoke 20 take the ship 10 the nearest
shelter. The officers Of the tug boats Hol-
yoke and Sea Lion are highly cOmplmented
Tor their share Of work of resculng the
passengers of the Clallam. Delauney's IL
cense was revoked and the license OF Cap
tain Roberts is suspended for one year.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-14
ENGAGEMENT BROKEN;
INVITATIONS CANCELLED
Laporte Society Given Shock on
the Eve of the Announced
Hill-Plant Nuptials.
NO REASON IS ASSIGNED
Special TO the INDIANAPOLIS Journal

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
LAPORTE, Ind, Feb. 13.-Socieuy was
given a shock to-day when announcement
was made that Mr.. and Mrs. a. f. Plant
had recalled invitations for the marriage of
their daughter, Miss Alice Plant, and
Charles c. Hill, a New York artist. which
was set for tomorrow The engagement
is broken. No reason is given.
Hill came here in January to visit his
brother, and on meeting Miss Plant, fell
madly in love with her, and after two
weeks courtship. proposed and was ac-
cepted Announcement of the engagement
was made Immediately. the information
being given at the same time that the
couple would leave after the wedding, on
Feb. IA, for a three months trip through
Europe. following which they would be at
home in New York, where Hill said he was
earning $500 a week
Ten days ago Hill went 10 Chicago and
Omaha, but has not been here since. He
was born and reared at Fort Wayne.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-14
FRANCE IS PREPARING
FOR ALL EMERGENCIES

PARIS. Feb. 13.-Dispatches from Toulon
say that orders have been issued for the
mobilization of additional troops for serv-
ice in Indo-China- officers declare, how
ever. that they do not apprehond an attack
on French territory in the far East by the
japanese, but that IL is well to be prepared
for all emergencies.
NJ. Delanessan, formerly minister OF ma
rine, has expressed the view that France
is not menaced in IndO-China either by
Japanese or Chinese, and that even II Japan
is victorious the French possessions viii
not be attacked.
The Society for the Relief Of the Wounded
to-day decided TO recommend that the CEN
tral council OF the society contribute $4,000
toward the relief OF the wounded or the
two belligerent armies.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-14
CONSTITUTION IS
READY TO SUBMIT
Republic OF Panama VIII Soon Be
Under a Govern
ment.

PANAMA. Feb. 1S.-The draft of the con-
stitution of the Republic of Panama has
been approved by the constitutional conven-
ton and il was delivered this afternoon to
the provisional junta for ratification. II
will probably be ratified Monday.
Or AmadOr. who viii likely be elected
President OF the republic on Monday, will
assume office on Wednesday.
The article which authorizes the United
States 10 restore order IN the Republic OF
bon retained In the Constitution.
pablo ArOsemOna has been made presi-
dent of the constitutional convention, while
Aristides ArjOng and Cirio UTricla are vice
presfdents OF the body.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-14
DENMARK'S REPLY TO
SIGNIFICANT QUERY

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Feb 13.-The
British government has inquired IL the Dan
ish government is prepared to defend Den
marks neutrality, especially the important
sea routes. Denmark replied IN effect: I'VE
will defend ourselves"
The construction placed on this inquiry
is that Great Britain appreciates the dan
ger of Russia occupying Danish fortresses
in the event OF complications between Great
Britain and Russia over the far Eastern
question.
In consequence Of the possibility Of such
an outcome the Danish War Department
has ordered the army reserves TO be ready
for mobilization throughout Denmark with
in twelve hours. All the regimental Offices
are open day and night.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-14
SOLDIERS WAR MEDALS
FOR GALLANT SERVICE
Heroes of the Civil War Who Did
Not Apply Are Included
in the List.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-The Senate
committee on military affairs has ordered
a favorable report on a bill introduced by
Senator Warren, authorizing 5000 medals
of honor TO be presented 10 such officers
and enlisted men as have most distinguished
themselves. or hereafter may distinguish
themselves by gallantry in action. Medals
ready have been granted. a provision al
lows a medal TO be issued TO q person whO
distinguished himself during the civil war
who not recommended for or did not
apply for the medal while i'm the service
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-14
TWO NEW STATES NAY
COME INTO THE UNION
Congressman Hamilton Says Okla
homa and Indian Territory
VIII Be Admitted.

NILES, Mich, Feb. 13.-Congressman Ed
ward L. Hamilton, of Niles, who arrived
tonight, says that the committee on Terri
tories, of which he is chairman, will report
a bill joining Oklahoma and Indian Terri
tory in one State and that such bill will
likely pass both houses AS to Arizona and
New Mexico he says the situation is not
certain, but he intimated they would
likewise be joined in one State.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-14
SEA GULLS DYING OF
HUNGER IN THOUSANDS
Heavy Ice Prevents Them from
Securing Their Fish
Supply.

CHICAGO. Feb. 13.-With Lake Michigan
practically frozen over, sea gulls by the
tens OF thousands are starving to death be-
cause they cannot find open water in which
TO catch fish. At the few open patches
around the harbors both ducks and sea
gulls are gathering In great numbers but
they are so weakened by lack OF food that
many OF them helpless.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-14
BURKE STARTS WITH
BAND TO BOOM HEARST
City Hall Faction of Cook County
Democracy Issue Protest Against
Burke'S Action.

CHICAGO. Feb. 13.-A party of Demo-
Gratis. headed by Robert +. Burke left on
the Illinois Central to-day for New Orleans,
intending TO stop at several other cities
going and returning. The city hall faction
of the Cook county Democracy which is
opposed 10 w. r. Hearsts presidential aspi-
rations. issued a protest against Burke's s
claimed right to speak for the Democrats
of Chicago.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-14
DOUBLE SHOOTING At
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY
Father and Son Wounded at Cory
don, the Former Probably Fa-
tally, by Young Man.
ESCAPE OF ASSAILANT
,ial 10 the INDIANAPOLIS Journal.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
CORYDON, Ind. Feb. 13.-George Heish-
man and his son Albert were shot by Albert
Meyers. at the Scott township precinct, to-
day, during TIE progress of the Democratic
primary election. The elder Heshman was
shot in the right breast and the wound is
considered fatal. The son was not so SER
iously injured.
Meyers escaped into Kentucky. He is
twenty-One years old and had trouble pre-
viously with the Heishmans.
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Messages at sender's Risk.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 13.-The Pacific
Commercial Cable Company has issued the
following notice: I'VE are advised that
messages for Ne,y-Chwang and other places
in Manchuria may be accepted and for
warded at senders risk. The rate is un-
changed The Vladivostock route is tenn
porarily closed
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PRISONER CUT THROAT
IN PRESENCE OF JURY
Committed Deed While Judge Was
Delivering Charge-Fatally
Injured.

BUTTE, Mont, Feb. 13.-As the judge was
delivering his instructions to jury, to-day
in the case of Alfred Beckman, accused of
murder, Beckman drew razor, cut his
throat and fell to the floor, fatally wounded.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-14

PARIS, Feb. 1.-THE Figaro this
morning published n dispatch from
it's st. Petersburg correspondents. who
confirms, without giving the source
of his information, the reported at
tack on Hakodate, Japan, by the VIA
livestock division of the Russian
fleet. This division was commanded
by Captain Reisenstein, who last
week replaced Admiral DistaIben-
berg, who had suffered a stroke of
apopIexy. The correspondent says
that n report il current i'm st. Peters,
burg that before bombarding HalxO-
date the Russian warships encoun-
tered m fleet of japanese transports
and sank several of ther,.
IThe first rumor OF the bombardment of
Hakodate by Russian warships sent
to London by the Tien-Tsin correspondent
OF the Standard and published Feb. IL
Doubts had been cast on the authenticity
OF the report, and IL has never been con-
firmed from either Japan or st. Petersburg.
There is telegraphic communication be-
tween Hakodate and Tokio.l
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-14
Unconfrmed Report that Three
Ships OF the Squadron Were
Sunk by japanese.
FIGHTING ON THE YALU
Six Japanese Battleships Are Re-
ported to Be Bombarding the
Russians.
ATTACK ON HAKODATE
Alleged Confirmation of Reported
Russian Observation-Disclosures
mark Watchful.

LONDON, Feb. 13.-A report originat-
ing with % japanese firm having cor
respondents i'm Toxic was circulated
i'm London tonight to the effect that
three Russian cruisers, presumably
of the vIadivostOck squadron, had
been tOrpedoed i'm the straits of Tsu-
garu yesterday.
THE straits Of Tsugaru, or Sangar. are
between the island of Yezo. the northern
most of the four Japanese islands, and
Hondo, the main island. Hakodate Is on
the northern side of the strait on the island
of Yezol
The Japanese legation has heard
nothing confirmatory of this report,
though il has come 10 IL from several
sources. The legation officers re-
ceived the report with considerable
reserve, considering it "too good 10
believe"
The Japanese have n strong naval
base at the northern end Of Hondo
and on the south side of the straits
of Tsugaru, and it is thought possible,
should the Vladivostock squadron at
tempt to harass the coast about Hab-
odate, that they would be met by
torpedo boats.
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ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. IA, $50 N.
MAN official Telegram from Port
Arthur, dated Feb. 13, says the lights
of the enemy's ships were seen of
InIau on the evening OF Feb. II. 1t
says further that advices reached
anese battIeships had appeared i'm
the roadstead OF Tatung-kon. on the
estuary OF the YaIu river and op-
posite the Korean port Of Win, and
that the booming of cannon had been
heard.