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The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-10-26
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.

900 acres Of well -timbered land Ia
the eastern portion Of Jefferson Coun-
fy, Will be sold outright or exchanged
for BrooIkliaven real estate. For par-
ticmlars, apply to,
LOVES STABLE,
{wt nov q Br0okl1aven,
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-10-26
Land For sale

hereby offer for sale my farm of 50 acres, 8
miles south Of BfookhaYeD Contains 25 acres
81 cleaned land under feiice. three story dwell
ing and some out buildings WIN be sold at a
bargain. Fol particulars, apply to
ESfoE R0YD.
Bxookharen, Miss.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-10-26
Announcement For Alderman.

AT the solicitation Of numerous friends /
hereby annnouce myself as a candidate for Al
deEnlan Of the Fourth Ward.
SAM ABRAMS.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-10-26

New Orleans and Northeastern RY.
Alabama and vicksbuFg RY.

Vicksburg, Shreveport and Pacific Ry.
Most direct route to Texas
and all points west. Solid yesti-
bule trains, dining cars, elegant
Pullman sleepers.
Twelve hours quickest time
to points IN North Texas, fifteen
hours quickest time to points in
South Texas. Choice Of routes
through New Orleans Oh Shreye-
port.
For detailed information ap7
ply 70,
Jno. NJ. Wood,
TRAY, Pass. Agent,
Meridian, Miss.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-10-26
McCrath's S 5000
Clothing Stock

Embraces the most popular styles in the leading makes
Schloss Bros, Hart Schaner and Marx, Grouse Bran
degee The Fechhemer Fishel Co., recognized being
experts in the tailoring business and their goods
warranted to give entire satisfaction We carry full
line of clothing in all the different grades and whether
you want IS $25 90 suit ready to fill the
bill.
Ask to see those Nobby styles in Mems Suits, black
and mixtures, special $1,000 and $125O.
Handsome double breasted suits $500 and $780,
Specials in Mems Overcoats $1,000 and $500.
Elegant line of Youths Suits is to 10 years. $3.50 to
$l2.50
Youths piece suits, is to 10 yeals, as low as S450
Strong line Of chdrens SUITS all sizes, nobby, $3.50
to $500.
Good value inchdrens suits, all sizes, some as low
as 85c.
Good stock Of boys knee pants, 25c, SOC and sl.Oo
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1904-06-09

The Hope Creamery Company
returns duplicate weight tickets
with every can of cream received,
and renders an itemized state.
ment of the same each month.
32tf.
There will be no services at
the Nj. e. Church next Sunday
on account Of the Sunday School
Convention at Colgate. All are
heartily urged to attend the Con-
vention.
The work Of remodeling the
Northwestern Hotel is progress
ing rapidly. 1t has been re.
papered and newly furnished
thruout and will be opened to the
public in a short time under the
name of The New Hope House.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1904-06-09

Having retired from the
farm l offer my IS horse
TratlOn Gasoline En-
zine and 80 in. Peerless
Separator, with Feeder and
Blower, for sale. Just the
thing for one man, or two
to four neighbors, who
would have all the help
needed. Ten men make a
full crew. Anyone can
learn to run it. 1t cost me
lust $I2 for extra help to
thresh 100 acres flax last
season. and | saved 5000.
on my whole job. Nc
danger from fire and will
outlast half a dozen steam
ers. Come and see it on
Sec. 7-I45-54. and come
soon.
e. q. WALLACE.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1904-06-09
HAIL INSURANCE

The Alliance Hail Association
of Jamestown is still writing in
surance and at terms more adj
vantageous than ever before. The
company is under the direct pen.
sonal management Of w. b. Boise
which is the best possible guar
antee of honest administration
and fair treatment to all. H. I.
Standby and q. O.. Keene are 10
cal agents. See them for rates
and terms before insuring.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1904-06-09

The following speaks for itself
and is a testimonial for the fair
ness and promptness of the
Mutual Life ms. Co.:
Hope, N. Oak, April 4, 1904.
Mr.. B. G. Shaw, Agent.
Dear sir-I wish to thank you
and The Mutual Life Insurance
Company of New Horh for your
very prompt attention and pay
ment of the insurance policy
carried by my husband in your
Company, as the full amount was
received in a few days after his
accidental death.
Gratefully,
ALICE GRAHAM.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1904-06-09
STRAYED

From my place n e 1 sec. 4 40
81 May 10 one iron gray horse
with star in forehead branded on
right shoulder, weight about 500
pounds. Party taking up same
please notify
Edwin Larson,
Blabon, n, D.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1904-06-09

LOCAL NEWS NOTES. )
y

1 +
N. S. and Mrs. Bogert were
down from Finley Tuesday.
Z. G.. Anderson was in town
last evening en- route to Fargo.
E. H.. Stevens came up from
Fargo for the election Monday.
Win. Rugg is at Fargo attend
ing the 1. o. 0. r.. Grand Lodge.
The w. G.. T. U. will meet with
Mrs. Major Friday afternoon at
three o'clock.
Mrs: r.: H: Fuller and children
left Tuesday for a visit at Park
Rapids, Mimi.
Joe McCarty returned to
Armenia Monday after several
days spent here.
The Mill has started up again
after being shut down about three
weeks for repairs.
Mrs. E. O. Keene left Monday
for a visit with Mrs. A. r. Sand
ers at Amery Wis,
Send your cream to the Hope
Creamery Company. Noamount
too large or too small. 32tf.
A few tons of good hay for
sale. Inquire OF phone w. H.
Northrop, Hope, N. D.
John Officer had the misfor-
tune last week to lose the end Of
one Of his! fingers in a planer.
q. +. Walden and Geo. A..
Warner are at Fargo as Grand
Jurors in United States court.
Jas. Loney has just put a new
plate glass front in his hotel and
now has the building nearly com:
pleted.
II, N. Gilmore is at Fargo talk
ing in the I. O.. O. F, Grand
Lodge and the Shrine-and other
things.
Miss .Lorena King came up
from Fargo yesterday having
completed her years work in the
J school there.
While in the office q few days
since ): A. Day Informed us that
he had just lost two fine young
mares from poisoning.
In another column will be
found q Notice Of School election
J, which will be held at the town
, hall Tuesday, June 21st.
We have heard much favorble
!. comment an the excellence of the
music furnished by the Queer
| City band Monday evening.
, The crops are looking fine
!. SINCE the heavy rains. In fac
they are doing SO well that ONT
can hear them grow on a quie'
day.
There will be neither preach
ing nor Sunday school at tn
= Cong'l. church Sunday morning
Epworth League and preaching
as usual in the evening.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1904-06-09

A few GOOD farms for sale on
crop payments.
f. D. WOoDWORTH.
U. E. Walcott spent Sunday
and Monday at Fargo.
7. W, STANDBY was a Fargo Wis
itor the first of the week.
@. J. Robinson is in charge Of
the lumber yard this week.
Chas. and Ed. Murray are up
from Minneapolis this week.
Mrs. J. II. Bell arrived Mon
day for a visit with relatives here.
Mrs. J. A. Warner of Dickey
is here for a visit with relatives.
), w. and Mrs. Stansbury we're
down from Finley the first of the
week.
Miss Julia Larson left Monday
for a visit with friends in Mfn.
nesota and Wisc9nsia.
Erickson, Wakeman & Son,
and Kraabel & Kraabel have new
ads this week. Read them.
G., H. Newton was up from Har
wood last week looking after his
farming interests east of town.
Miss Pearl Hench arrived to-
day from Glendale for g visit
with friends here and at Finley.
Mrs. Ernie Luce and son re-
turned to their home in Chicago
| Monday after a weeks visit with
relatives here
G, G.. and Mrs. Warner went
to Fargo Saturday. Charlie re-
turned Monday and Mrs. War
ner came back to-day.
R. Danskin has bought the lots
east of A. M. McLaughlin's new
residence and has begun the
erection Of barn and will short
" erect new house.
Mesdames Mclaughlin and
Warner and Miss Moote were at
Fargo the first of the week at
tending the general assembly Of
the Rebekah grand lodge.
The W. g. T. u. Convention ha;
been postponed to July 10 an6
Il, 1904.
Mrs. Lydia Northrop Pres
Mrs.Alice Woodwork Sec
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1904-06-09
Money To Loan On Real Estate
NJ. 3. CASSELL& co. Sherbrooke

At M. D.. Church: Preaching
services Sunday at II a. m. and
s:Ccp. M. Sunday school at 12m.
Prayer meeting Wednesday at
$50 P. NJ Epworth League Sun
day at IFS P. m. Everybody
welcome.
Dwight I Roush, pastor.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1904-06-09
BUILDERS ATTENTION

I am a practical stone mason,
having had 20 years experience.
If you have stone work, brick,
plastering or cement work to be
done let me figure with you. Call
at Elliott's Hotel.
N. A. CoURoN,
Hope, N. D.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1904-06-09
TAKEN UP

One white and four red and
white yearling calves. Came to
my place northwest of Hope May
Both.
C. f. Hicks.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1904-06-09
SEED FOR SALE.

VS. OTTD IOIG DIaIAI0'
I have fine "Haines Pedigree"
Bluestem Wheat, White Russian
Oats, and Flax. For cash, or on
time with approved security.
stiff j. x. JosLYN.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1904-06-09
GREAT NORTHERN
EOFE BRANCH

Nos. 81 and " are daily Except Sunday pas
senger trains.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1904-06-09

Dwight I Roush, pastor.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-29
SEVEN DEAD IN WRECK.
Two Southern Railway Trains Meet
Hcad-on because the Operator
Failed to Deliver q Message.

Louisville, KY, Dec. ga passen-
ger train on the Southern railway col
lided head-on with the passenger train
leaving Louisville about the same hour
near Maud's station, Ill. One passen-
ger and six employees were, killed and
two passengers and eight employees in
jured.
The dead: Charles Schmidt, Cen
tralia, ILL.,; Engineer Bowen. Prince
ton, Ind; Fireman Charles HUT,
Princeton, Ind; Mail Clerk H. d. Ho-
gan. Georgetown, Ind; Section Fore
man Underwood, Princeton, Ind; En-
ploye Henry Oskin, Tennson, Ind:
Employe John Hudson, -.
The st. Louis-Louisville and the St.
Louis-Knoxville sleepers we're drawn
by both trains, but none of the passen-
gers in these four cars were injured.
Both engines were badly damaged and
four coaches destroyed. The collision
occurred between Mount Carmel, ILL.,,
and Princeton. Ind. and was caused
by the failure of the operator at
Browns, ILL.,. to deliver to the east
bound train an order naming q meet
ing point for the trains.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-29
THE ARROW FLIES AGAIN.
Baldwin's Airship Rose 5000 Feet
tn Los Angeles and Was Under
Perfect Control.

Los Angeles, CAL, Dec. 26.-Capt.
Baldwin's airship, the California Ar
row." driven by Roy Knabenshue. who
made several successful flights in the
same machine from the worlds fair
grounds at st. Louis, was given Its
first trial In California yesterday and
was successful with the single excep-
ton OF its fhilure to land at the start
ing point. A landing was effected half
a mile away without damage to the
machine and 1t was safely towed back
to Its anchorage.
The Arrow started from the baseball
grounds in the southeastern part OF
the city at 3:17 p. m, sailed with the
wind northeastward for distance Of
between and 10 miles, thence east
ward for miles and returned in the
face Of 20-mile gale to a point d.
rectly above the starting place, but ow-
ing to the supply Of gasoline running
short. was unable to effect a landing
at exactly the desired spot. From the
time the airship arose from the base
ball grounds until II was safely an
chored at Plco and Stanford streets, II
was in fight 1 hour and 13 minutes,
and in that time sailed distance Of
probably 90 miles. When flying with
the wind the Arrow travelled at
speed OF 20 miles an hour, and in re-
turning directly in the face Of the
strong southeastern gale was able to
make a rate of speed reckoned at be-
tween and 8 miles an hour. The Ar
row rose at times to height Of prob
ably 1900 feet or more, with Knaben-
shue regulating the height by shifting
his weight and raising or lowering the
bow of the craft as he desired to as
cend or descend.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-29
Mobilization Causes RiOting
SHOT INTO A CHURCH.
Two Negroes Killed mt an Alabama
Mining Camp and White Man
Mysteriously Wounded.

Hanceyville, Ala, Dec. T.-While q
negro congregation was holding a
Christmas celebration in a church ut
Stout's mountain, a mining camp near
here, volley Of shots was fired into
The congregation from the outside.
Rev. Clay, the pastor, was shot
through the hips and will die. Ike
Woodward was shot in the shoulder
and Bob jackson is probably fatally
wounded. The shooting caused panic
and the negroes scrambled out Of the
building and ran in every direction.
Later the dead body Of Henry Jett, q
white miner, was found near the
church with q revolver lying near by.
It is supposed he was member Of the
shooting party and was accidentally
killed by one Of his companions. John
Jett, q brother Of the dead man, and
Ted Blackwell, both white miners, have
been arrested.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-29
FIRE in SIOUX CITY
Two Blocks Of Fine Business Houses,
Go Up In Smoke.
Several Wholesale Buildings, Three
National Banks and Both Tene.
graph Omces Wiped Out
~ Flames. =

Sioux City, Ia, Dec. pa fire which.
resulted in the death OF one fireman..
o monetary loss roughly estimated at
q, 600, 900 and the destruction Of near
ly two whole blocks, started in the
basement of the Pelletier department
store, located at Fourth and Jackson
streets. The district burned over lies
In the center Of the business portion
of the city and among the buildings;
were several Of the most substantial
structures In the city. In these build
ings were located q large number OF
large stores and several wholesale es-.
adjustments and three national
banks. The fire started in the base.
ment Of the store, but its origin is in
doubt.
A large number of Christmas shop
pers crowded the Pelletier and other
stores and 1t was with difficulty that
all managed to escape from the burn
ing building. The flames enveloped
much of the building before the fire.
department arrived and was quite be-
yond control. For 31a hours, until
they had gotten beyond the range OF
the large buildings, the flames car
ried everything In their path.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-29
GRAPHING WITH PROBLEMS
Leading Educators mt Chicago Con-
vention Discuss Finances, Tariff
and the Open Shop.

Chicago, Dec. 27.-The finances Of
the country, the tariff and the "oper
shop" was discussed by the great edu'
Gators of the United States at the an
nual meeting of the American Histori'
cal association and the American Eco
nomic association, which will be In
session at the University of Chicago
during the remainder of this week
At least 400 of the leading historians
and economists Of the country are at
tending the convention. At the first
formal session President Harper, Of the
University of Chicago, welcomed the
visitors and President Goodnow deliv'
cred his inaugural address.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-29
University mt Moscow Closed

st. Petersburg, Dec. 27.-There
seems to be no evidence of cessation
of the agitation in different parts Of
the country in favor of liberal re-
forms. The situation is almost acute
in Moscow, where the university Is
closed and the students, the padegoanic
and other societies are in a constant
state Of ferment.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-29
SCHOOLMATE OF M'KINLEY.
Gen. w. ii. Powell, Who Raised q
Company for the Union Army,
Dead mt Belleville, III.

Belleville, ILL.,, Dec. T.-Gen. vii.
liam Henry Powell, civil war vet
eran, died at his home here at the age
Of so years. Gen. Powell was born In
Monmouthshire, Wales, and came tc
this country in 1880. settling in yir'
ginia and later going to Ohio. He was
a schoolmate of the late President Nc
Kinley. He raised company and VOL
unteered at the outbreak Of the civil
war and was promoted until he reached
the rank of major general.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-29

The largest locomotive ever con-
structed was on exhibition at st. Louis.
This locomotive weighs 149K tons.
There are two pairs of cylinders. in
stead Of the customary one pair, one
high pressure and the other low. Each
Of the four rods Is attached to three
driving wheels. making six on q side.
In case o. breakdown in one set of
driving wheels. the other set can be
used alone and the engine is not help
less. With its boiler pressure of 235
pounds to the square inch and its great
weight, the hauling power Of this en-
CINE IL truly wonderful.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-29
DOES NOT PLEDGE.
Long-Expected Reform Ukase Is.
sued by the Gar.
Document Deals with Subjects
Brought to the Emperor's Atten-
ton by the Recent Congress OF
Zemstyos ut 81. Petersburg.

st. Petersburg, Dec. 27.-An imperial
ukase issued last night makes decided
ly liberal promises under number OF
heads. It promises full and equab!e
enforcement Of existing laws; as
sures the zemstvos Of the fullest pos
sible measure of self-government and
the enforcement of the laws now ex-
listing in their behalf; promulgates q
scheme of workman's insurance; ex-
tends the liberty Of the press and
promises q full legal trial Of all per-
sons accused.
The imperial decree, which is enti-
tied "A Scheme for the Improvement
Of the Administration Of the State"
is addressed to the senate and Is as
follows: "In accordance with the re-
vered will of our crowned predecessor,
and thinking increasingly Of the well
fare of the realm entrusted to us by
God, we regard II as our duty and the
governments duty in conjunction with
undertaking maintenance Of the i'm
mutability Of the fundamental laws OF
the empire, to have untiring care for
the country's needs, distinguishing all
that Is really In the interests of the
Russian people from tendencies not
seldom mistaken and influenced by
transitory circumstances. When the
need of this or that change is proved
ripe, then we consider It necessary to
meet 1t, even though the transforma-
ton to which this leads involves the
introduction Of essential innov' tons
In legislation.
One question not touched upon by
the ukase Is that of the constitutional
assembly. Neither Is the Jewish re-
ligion specifically mentioned, though
freedom of all creeds or sects, whether
Christian or otherwise, is among the
subjects which will be dealt with.
The various subjects will be referred
to committees for early report.
zemstvos Meet mt Moscow.
Moscow, Dec. 27.-The zemstvo con-
gress Of the Moscow government
opened yesterday. Prince Trubetzkoi,
the president, in his opening address
dwelt upon the serious condition OF
Russia and the regretable war with
Japan, the end Of which could not be
anticipated in the near future, as well
as the grave economical crisis through
which the country is passing and the
internal disorganization Of the empire.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-29
READY TO SAIL SOUTH.
Entire Japanese Fleet mt Port Ar
thur Awaiting the Expected Mes
sage from Adniral Kamimura.

London, Dec. 24.-Telegraphing from
Toxic the correspondent OF the Daily
Express says he learns that in the
event of Admiral Kamimura (who Ia.
reported to have gone south with q.
squadron Of powerful cruiser9 noti-
flying 1t Of the approach of the second
Russian Pacific squadron the whole
Japanese fleet which has been operat-
ing at Port Arthur will be ready to.
proceed south on days notice to give
battle.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-29

Congressman Cooper, Of Texas, tells
Of a distinguished army officer who on
one occasion offered prayer before a
regiment. He summed up the causes
and objects Of the wharf.-the war with
Mexico-and asserted that 1t was no
war of conquest, but annexation only,
concluding his supplication to the
Throne Of Grace with: II refer you,
good Lord, to Folks message on this
subject"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-29
THEY KNOW THE MAN.
Relatives OF Mrs. Bessie Bouton, oil
Syracuse, N. ". Believe She Was
Murdered ON Cutler Hill.

Syracuse, N. Y, Dec 27.-Mrs. G. r.
Renter, of this city, believes that the
girl found murdered on Cutler hill
near Colorado Springs. is her daughter,
Mrs. Bessie Bouton. She last heard OF
her daughter in October, when she was
informed that she would leave Colo
RADIO Springs and 60 to Wilkesbarre.
Pa, and reach Syracuse on Christmas.
The description of the murdered wo-
man fits Mrs. Bouton, the dentistry be-
ing exact. Members of the family de-
clare that II the dead woman proved
to be Mrs. Bouton. they know the man
involved.
Bodno Thinks It's His Wife.
Butte, Mont, Dec. CIV. ]. Bodno,
Of Butte, a prosperous butcher. be-
lieves that the remains of the woman
found dead on Cutler mountain, near
Colorado Springs. COL, two weeks ago
were those Of his wife, who left here
six weeks ago. About the time she
left a,former employee Of the husband,
who had been discharged, also disap-
peared. Bodno is now suing for d.
vorce. Upon leaving the woman drew
81, 300 from the bank and took 1t with
her. She also took two small children.
Bodno has made every effort to trace
the latter. but without success. He
and the missing woman had been tn
Colorado Springs and had often talked
of the beauty Of Cutler mountain.
This and the similarity Of the dental
work on the jaw Of the corpse found
to that done for his wife q few days
before she left leads Bodno to believe
his wife has been murdered.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-29

There are Is thrones in Europe and
sight now promise to pass from father
to son. The latter are those Of Great
Britain, Germany, Denmark, Portugal,
Norway and Sweden, Bulgaria, Russia
and Italy. The sultan may be sue
ceeded by brother and the king of
Spain by q sister. The emperor of
Austria, the king Of the Belgians and
the king Of Roumania look to nephews,
while the ruler Of Holland has no Wis
lble successor at present.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-29
Miss Daisy Pays for n Title.

Washington, Dec. 27.-Miss Mar
guerite Hyde C"Daisy") Letter, the
youngest daughter Of the late Levi e.
Letter, was married at noon to Henry
Molyneaux Paget Howard. the nine
teenth earl of Suffolk and Berkshire.
The couple left later for New York and
expect to sail for England next
Wednesday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-29
business Education to Cost More

Chicago, Dec. 27.-General advance
In the prices for business Quotations
in order that additional expert teach
ers may be employed, were recon-
mended by President Enos Spencer, Of
the managers section of the National
Federation of Commercial Teachers
associations, which opened its annual
convention here last night.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-29
io4 Year. Old Christmas Day.

Pougekeepsie, N. Y, Dec. 26.-Mrs.
Mary Shepard. of this city. celebrated
her 104th birthday Sunday, having
been born in Ireland. December 25,
1900. Mrs. Shepard sat up all Satur-
day night in order to be in time for
the five o'clock mass at st. Peters
Catholic church Sunday morning. She
walked several blocks to the church.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-29
Anxious to Disprovc Charges.

Portland, Ore, Dec. Ex-senator
John H. Mitchell and Congressman
Hermann arrived here from Washing
ton city to deny by their presence and
by their testimony, II permitted to do
so, the charges made in certain quar-
tiers connecting them with the land
frauds In this state, which are being
investigated by secret agents Of the
government at the behest Of President
Roosevelt.