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The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1904-04-01
IN DESPERATE STRAITS.
Rivers In Indiana Are Overlooking an
Flooding Cities and Farms and
Tying Up Business.

Brownstown, Ind, March 2S-Tht
country for miles around Brownstown
is under several feet of water and
White river is still rising rapidly,
The White river rose three feet Sat-
ing. In many places the river is ten
miles wide and much stock has been
drowned.
The flood at Noblesville began to re-
cede yesterday, leaving behind it much
desolation. The damage done sur,
passes all records. The large bridge on
the Central Indiana railroad near
Noblesville is a twisted mass of steel
lying at the bottom of the river.
A dispatch from Vineennes yesterday
says that $50 feet of the levee along
the Wabash river near Oaktown broke
yesterday and the water rushed
through, covering thousands of acres
and driving the people from their
homes Many left barely in lime to
save their lives and considerable live
stock was destroyed.
A dispatch from Button said that
the Wabash river Saturday night was
higher than for 20 years. Hundreds
of acres of low lands are under water
and people there are fearful that the
reservoir at Celina may break, causing
great loss of life. The White and Pa
toka rivers are also rising very rapidly.
The property loss has already reached
100000 in southwestern Indiana
Three lives have been lost in the
| flood between Gas City and Jones'
boro, and another man, taken out of a
| floating house after more than II hours
spent in the flood, is dying from ex-
| posture.
| 900 Families Homeless at Hamilton. o.
Cincinnati, March 27.-The heaviest
transforms in years prevailed through
out Ohio and floods are causing dam
age along all the tributaries of the
Ohio river in this state. At Hamilton
the big Miami rose 10 feet in four
hours, rendering over 200 families
| homeless. The reservoir north of
Hamilton broke, flooding paper mills
and tying up railway and traction
lines. All towns west of Cincinnati
along the Big Miami are flooded. The
same is true of all towns east of Gin
cinnati along the Little Mama river
from Loveland to Coney Island. The
Findlay, O., the Blanchard river has
flooded the city so that street cars
are stopped and business houses are
suffering.
Poplar Bluff Surrounded by Water.
st. Louis, March 28.-A special te
the Republic from Poplar Bluff, Mo-,
says: Black river is out of its banks
and Poplar Bluff, city of 1000 inhab-
itants, is completely surrounded by
water. Railroad connections are cut
off from all directions, and there is
considerable interruption to commune
cation by telegraph and telephone
lines.
Michigan Streams Out of Their Banks.
Grand Rapids, Mich, March 2S.-
Conditions in this city and nearby
towns along the Grand river are very
grave, as a result of the unprecedented
food that has swollen the stream fal
out of it's banks for the past three
days. The inhabitants of flooded
houses are suffering greatly from colo
and lack of food.
Hundreds of indianapolis Homes Flooded
Indianapolis, Ind, March 27.-Sev'
eral hundred houses in Indianapolis
are flooded and 300 families have beer
driven from their homes. The property
damage will be very heavy.
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Two Men Drowned in The
MEMO .IAL TO HIS CHILDREN.
A. c. Stitch, an Independence (Kan.) Banker.
Will Give Washburn College 81 5000
for q Fine Arts Building.

Topeka, Kan, March 29.-Washburn
college has the promise of another
new building. 1t is stated that A. C..
Stitch, wealthy gas, oil and brick man
Of independence, Kan, has given $75,-
600 for a fine arts department.. This
is as a memorial for son and daugh-
ter who at one time attended Wash
burn but both Of whom have since
died.
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Rejoice Over Land Opening.

Lawton, Ok, March 29.-There Is
great rejoicing here over the report
that the Stephens bill has passed the
house. providing for the opening of the
big pasture reserve Of nearly 100000
acres. almost adjacent to Lawton on
the south. This reserve comprises
some of the best land in Oklahoma
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1904-04-01
Arrive In Savage State.

st. Louis, March 27.-Three hundred
members of the savage tribes of the
Philippine islands have arrived here
and have been placed in that section
of the worlds fair known as the Guar
tel de Filipino. They arrived from Ia
coma over the Burlington road and
gave the officials of the road consider
able concern in the manner in which
they divestel themselves of clothing
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Five NeKroes Shot to Death.

Dewitt, Ark, March 26.-Five ne
groes, who had been arrested as re-
suit Of race troubles at st. Charles,
were taken from the guards by q
crowd of men and shot to death. The
victims were: Jim Smith, Charley
Smith, Mac Baldwin, Abe Bailey
and Garrett Flood. This makes
nine negroes that have been
killed within week near st.
Charles on account of racial troubles.
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ing circulated there to the effect that
the war will last two years and that it
will not really begin before Septem-
Der, the rains making July and August
unfavorable for military operations.
A Mine Discovered Under Fortress.
st. Petersburg, March 28.-A report
from Vladivostok says that a mine
has been discovered under the fortress
with wires leading to a Chinese house
in the town.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1904-04-01
A Man Struck By t. Train.

St Joseph. Mo. March 28.-W. w.
Hudebeth. a well known resident Of
this county. was struck by a Missouri
Pacific passenger train near Rushville
Saturday and died yesterday from his
injuries. He was 20 years old and re-
sided here ell his life.
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Frank HanIy for Governor.

Kokomo, Ind, March 26.-More than
half of the 80 counties Of Indiana have
chosen delegates to the republican
state convention, to be held at Indian
apolis next month, and it looks as II
]. Frank Hanly might be nominated
for governor on the first ballot, If not
by reclamation.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1904-04-01
Re.isninr from the Dawes Commission. i.

Resigning from the Dawes Commission.
Washington, March 26.-The resig-
nation of c. R Breckenridge. of Ar
kansas, from the Dawes commission
has been received and will probably be
announced in few days. Informa-
ton has been received at the interior
department to the effect that T. B.
Needles, another member of the COM
mission, has decided to resign and
that his retirement will take place
before the end of March.
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VIII Bar Out All Kansa. Band

Salina. Kan, March 28.-The deci-
sion of the musical bureau of the
worlds fair that all bands attending
the fair and taking part in the con-
tests must have their instruments
tuned to international pitch will bar
out every band in Kansas.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1904-04-01
Dowie Declared tn BE a Diserice.

Adelaide, Australia, March 2S.-In
consequence of speech insulting
King Edward the government has re-
fused the use of public buildings to
John Alexander Dowie. The mayor
Of Adelaide wrote to Dowie telling him
he was a disgrace to the nationality.
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Think Cnckrell viii Win.

Washington, March 81 believe
the political situation will so shape it
self that Senator Cockrell will become
the most available candidate for the
democratic nomination for president"
Senator William Joel Stone made tie
foregoing assertion in a discussion of
democratic politics.
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Reed smoo. Case Again.

Washington. March 29.-The inves-
tigation Of the protests against Sem
ator Reed Smoot will be resumed April
II by the senate committee on privi-
leges and elections. The witnesses will
include a number of officials of the
Mormon church.
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Missouri, Mob wbIp. n Robber.

st. Clair, Mo-, March 26-Forty
masked men, many OF them carrying
shotguns, broke into the Jail here, and
securing Winn Davis, arrested on the
charge of highway robbery, took him
from the Jail, whipped him nearly to
death and then turned him loose.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1904-04-01
Admissions to Worlds Fair.

st. Louis, March 29.-CommencMs
April 1, the public will be charged so
cents admission to the worlds fair
grounds. twenty-five cents will be the
price for children. These prices will
prevail throughout the exposition, as
well as for the 90 days preceding the
opening, on April 80.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1904-04-01
Russians Alleged to Be Pillaeinr.

Seoul, March 26.-Two detachments
Of Russian troops, one estimated to
number 500 and the other 200 men, are
reported to be pillaging the country
around ANU. The natives, in fear,
are fleeing south. Anju is 40 miles
north of Ping Yang and about 60 miles
south of the Yalu river.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1904-04-01
An Indian omcfaI Exonerasea.

Washington. March 26-F. A.
Thcc-.-~,, superintendent Cf the In
dian school in Shawnee, Ok. who was
accused Of negligence In allowing the
burning Of the school and with irregu-
larities in the purchase Of supplies, .
exonerated by report submitted b.
Edwin L. Chalcraft, an inspector.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1904-04-01
Prison for n Ticket Broker.

Kansas City, Mo-, March 26.-George
Welles was convicted in criminal court
and sentenced to two years in state
prison for obtaining money by fraud
by forging and altering Santa Fe rail-
road tickets stolen from the depot at
Princeton, Kan.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1904-04-01
Arrive with Frostbitten Faces.

Vladivostok, March 26.-The troops
arriving here are in good health and
spirits, weather-beaten and in some
cases with frost-bitten faces, but the
only other indications of their 1000
mile journey are their fur coats and
felt boots, which they brought with
them, though no longer necessary, as
spring is setting in with sunny days.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1904-04-01
Police Power over Liquor.

Washington. March 27.-The house
committee on Judiciary authorized 4
favorable report on the Hepburn and
Dolliver bill granting the states police
power over Original packages" Of in
toxicating liquors coming into their
borders as interstate commerce.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1904-04-01
A Fire at Lemons, Mo.

Unionville. Mo-, March 2S.-Fire at
Lemons, a small town six miles south
OF here, yesterday morning destroyed
three of the, principal business houses.
Uisss- buildings were slightly dam.
AGED. The origin Is unknown
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1904-04-01

More Indictments for Voting Troubles.
st. Louis, March 26.-The grand jury
yesterday returned indictments against
IA members of the police force, charg-
ing neglect Of duty in connection with
the recent democratic primaries.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1904-04-01
Baro and 30 Cars Bnrned.

Cincinnati, March 27-Fire de-
stroyed the car barn of the Cincinnati
traction company at Hewitt avenue,
Walnut Hills, causing loss of $50, 000
Over 80 cars standing in the barn
were destroyed.
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Ieorottes Threw Their Clothes Away.

st. Louis, March 26.-Nearly 300
Filipinos arrived at the worlds fair
grounds yesterday in a special train.
In one car were the Igorottes, the saw
age head hunters from the mountains
In the north of Luzon. They had
thrown nearly all the clothing provided
by the government out of the car win
GOWs. !.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1904-04-01
Bryan Dom. Stay Around Home.

Lincoln, Neb., March CIV. j.
Bryan has gone to New Haven, Conn,
after two days at his home near Lin
coin. He came to Nebraska several
days ago for the purpose of attending
political conference in Omaha. In
the last six months he has passed only
o few hours at Fairview
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COLOMBO BOZ Krned rath.r.

Cheyenne. Wyo.. March 27.-August
Pache. a ranchman 20 miles from Wood
siding. Larimer county. Col, has been
shot and killed by his 4-year-old son
The father. 1t Is said. threatened to
kill his wife who refused to transfer
property to-him.
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sfany Idle at sprinrfieId. @.

Springfield, o., March 27.-The worst
food in Springfeld's history threw a
thousand men out Of work. drove Is
families from their homes and COM
pleteIy stopped street car traffic.
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Drowned in Lake Near Ar,,more.

Ardmore, 1. T., March 29.-R. B.
McBee. head bookkeeper for the Tyler
Simpson wholesale grocery company,
was drowned in the lake of the Chick
asaw club three miles northeast Of
this city. McBee was boat riding when
the boat capsized and he was thrown
into the water
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Man, Fa miles Rendered Homeless. hx Fire.

Many IA mlIIeb Rendered HOmelcSs nv Fire.
Kittanning, Pa, March 2S.-The
town of East Brady, 25 miles north of
here, was the victim of fire yesterday
that will entail loss Of probably $780,
600. A number of families are rem
dered homeless
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1904-04-01

A Topeka School Superintendent Honored.
Omaha, Neb.. March 29.-At a meet
ing OF the board of education last
night William nj. Davidson, of To-
reka, Kan. was elected superintend-
ent Of schools, vice Carroll s. Pearse,
resigned. There were 81 candidates.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1904-04-01

The second wife Of ev-Gov. Bob
Taylor. Of Tennessee, has filed su5t
for divorce at Knoxville, alleging hO
children and his children could not
live amicably together.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1904-04-01
husband and Wife Burned to Death

Keokuk. Ia. March 29.-James LEM
lee and wife were burned to death in
their home at Montrose at midnight.
Iemlee was found In the kitchen ter
ribly burned and his wife was burned
TO death In bed.
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Jefr Davis MAY Get a Third Term.

Little Rock, Ark, March 2S.-Re-
turns from a majority of the counties
Of Arkansas last night showed that
Gov. JEFF Davis has probably carried
enough counties to give him the dem
ocratic nomination for a third term.
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WIN Hold Union Evangelical services.

ST. Louis, March 29.-It was decided
at a meeting Of the Evangelical ALI.
ance yesterday not to hold union evan
gelical services in st. Louis during the
worlds fair. During the discussion II
was charged that jealousy between
denominations" was the reason the
ministers could not agree on plans.
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BaptIst MlssIonary Women.

Omaha, Neb., March 29.-The Baptist
Woman's Foreign Missionary society.
embracing territory from Ohio to
California. will meet in Omaha April
&c. Over 800 delegates are expected
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Killed the School Appropria ton Bin.

Killed the School Appropriation Bill.
Ardmore. 1. T., March 29.-After a
stormy session of the Chickasaw legis-
lature the house yesterday killed the
bill appropriating S250,00O for the
maintenance of schools and the pay.
ment of school warrants.
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Cattle Loaf fin the Snow.

Winnipeg, Man, March 26.-In tina
ranching country around Medicine Hat
and Moose Jaw 40 per cent. of the cat
tie have been lost in the snow and
may perish.
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A BIG Gathering of ca.tiemen.

Dodge City. Kan, March 2S.-It is
expected that more than 1000 cattle
men from western Kansas viii attend
tie meeting here next Thursday to dis
euss the independent packing house
Droposiuon.
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Woman Accused of Murder.

South McAlester, I. T.. March 27.-
Mrs. Sherry Spanns wife Of a carpenter
pf McAlester, was arrested here for
The alleged murder of John Mckay.
who was found dead by the roadside.
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George Collin. Hanged a. Union.

Union. Mo-, March 27.-George Col
Inns was hanged in the Jail yard at
1:35 O'Clock Saturday afternoon. Col
Inns aided in the killing of Detective
Schumacher after the Union bank rob-
berry.
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Carbarn Bandits to Hang April &c.

Carbarn Bandits to Hang April &c.
Chicago, March H.-The carbarn
bandits, Marx. Neidermeyer and Van
Dine, were denied new trial. The
date of the execution was set for April
%
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EIGHT LIVES LOST.
Flood Situation In Indiana Appalling
Great Areas Submerged and Valu-
able Property Destroyed.

Indianapolis, Ind, March %
Northern and central Indiana, includ-
ing the capital city, have seen the
worst of the Hood and are now repair
ing the heavy damage. Cities and
towns at the headwaters of the Wa
bash and White rivers have only
slime and mud left by the receding
food to contend with, but southwest
ern Indiana has yet to see the worst
Eight lives have been lost in the In
diana flood in two days and the total
property loss in the state has been
estimated at from $5,000,000 to S.
100000 Bridges and trestles have
been swept away by the dozens.
Others that have not gone out are dan
gerous. Railroad schedules are still
wild.
A Petersburg dispatch says the flood
situation around there is appalling.
White river above there is 13 miles
wide in places and 20 feet deep in
the channel. Patoka river, which
flows through the county's center, is
three miles wide for nearly 40 miles.
Farms are under water, bridges and
fences are SOue, ll6 sui WdSuou away
and much stock drowned. The loss
now reaches $25O,000. The wheat is
ruined. 1t is feared there will be two
more feet of water, which will quad
ripple the loss.
A Vincennes dispatch says the Rus
sellville levee broke last night and
% 900 acres are under water. Eight
miles of railroad track near Sanborn
! Is washed away.
Taylorsville, with 1000 inhabitants,
| is deserted, the houses standing in
eight feet of water.
At Sullivan the Gill township leyee
broke and 10000 bushels of cribbed
corn will be washed away. OF the 49,
| coo acres which is flooded 1000 is in
wheat, which will be totally destroyed
and washed out by the roots.
Two Men Drowned in Their Buggy.
| Defiance, O., March 29.-Leroy Car
penter Is, and Albert Moore, p, were
drowned in the Auglaize river, two
miles south of here, their buggy being
swept away by the swift current while
attempting to drive through the wa
ter. which covered the roadway lead
| ing t0 a bridge
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Action by United States Senate.

Washington, March 2S.-Members Of
the senate committee on privileges and
elections have discussed informally the
conviction of Senator Burton, but until
the matter comes beforethe committee
the members are loath to give their
personal views. 1t will take formal
action by the senate to declare Bur-
tens seat vacant and this will not be
done until a court of last resort has
passed upon the case.
bitter in his case.
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SENATOR JOSEPH RALPH BURTON

Cured because of him failing to agree
with the majority of the jurors. A
precedent was quoted showing that the
majority of the jurors should decide
the case before them and verdict be
rendered accordingly. The jury was
then told to go back and poll its vote
once more. Soon after the jury report
ed, bringing in a verdict, but Judge
Adams found that the third count in
the Indictment had not been consid-
cred, and again he sent the jury back
to consider the case, without having
announced the verdict returned The
third time the jury entered the court
room the result Of it's deliberations was
announced, and United States Senator
Burton stood convicted on the charges
brought against him in the Indictment.
Court having adjourned, Senator
Burton calslly lighted a cigar and
turning to his attorneys and his pri-
vate secretary, Col. w. W. Smith, be-
gan a conversation in low tone. He
appeared completely composed. If the
verdict is sustained Senator Burton
will lose his seat in. the senate and
forever be prohibited from holding any
Office of public trust. Each count con-
stitutes separate offense and Senator
Burton could receive a penitentiary
sentence OF two years or a $10,0 900 fine
on each count. Senator Burton's con-
viction Is the first under this section of
the statute which was enacted by con-
gress in 1864.
Senator Burton's recourse is an ap-
peal to the United States circuit court
of appeals, which body is the final ar
bitter in the case. Ii the verdict Is
sustained Senator Burton will lose his
seat in the senate and forever be pro-
hibited from holding any office of pub
lie trust. Each count constitutes a
separate offense and Senator Burton
could receive a penitentiary sentence
of two years or $4,000 fine on each
count. -1
Action hv limited States Senate.