The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1904-08-04

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boy near the lower vertebrate of the
backbone In endeavoring to remove
the knife the wounded man broke 1t
off, leaving about an inch sticking In
the bone. The strength Of the two
men was not enough to remove the
broken part even when forceps were
used, An operation will be per-
formed, although there is little chance
that the man will recover.
Run Out by Floods,-In Shawnee
county several farmers were in the Of
flee Of the commissioners and they all
had something to say about the
wolves which are stealing chickens
and otherwise bothering the farmers
of the county. 1t Is said that the
wolves which are stealing chic kens
along the river and creek banks by
the flood and that they are now wor-
rying the farmers on the highlands,
who are not used to the robbing Of
their hen roosts.
New OIL Basin.-The drillers on
the Paulsen Bros. farm have struck
oil sand and oil at depth Of $40 #.
This is new territory and located
about ten miles northwest of Nc
Cune and eight and half miles
southeast Of st. Paul, Kans. and Is in
the Neosho river bottoms. This prob
ably will open up one Of the largest
oil basins in the state. AS far as
can be learned there are about thirty
to forty square miles in this basin.
Fire in Broom Factory.-A fire at
Arkansas City partially destroyed
Willis Whites broom factory in that
city. Origin Of the fire is unknown.
The damage to the building will
amount to about $3.50, but it is impos-
sible to figure the damage to the
stock and machinery in the factory.
Denies the charge.-Governor Bail.
ey has granted a requisition from the
governor Of Missouri for Maud Lee,
wanted in Kansas City for stealing a
diamond from man. She is under
arrest at lola. She denies the charge
and may start habeas corpus pro-
ceeding for her release,
Hunt for Fossils.-J. W. Beede and
Mr.. Sellards members of the Kansas
geological survey, are at Emporia in
search of specimens Of fossils, flow
ers and rock Mr.. Beede is also
studying the structure Of the Kansas
earth for motion.
Soon to Finsh.--In Shawnee coun-
ty the Shorey oil well is now down
1,4OO feet and five inch casing will be
put in. The drill is now going through
soft sand and as soon as the new cas-
ing is in the drillers expect to make
rapid progress.
On Charge Of Murder.-Mrs. Sarah
Taylor, negro woman, was arrested
and placed in the county Jail on the
charge of numbering Daniel Hogan, a
machinist who was held up and killed
on the night Of March 81 at Leaven-
worth.
Big Encampment. Gener-
al Kelsey has figured that the expense
of the coming encampment of the
Kansas national guard will aggregate
$4,000 Almost half will be for trans
portation of troops.
Corn Looking Fine.-In Reno coun,
ty the corn is looking fine and the
best crop ever known in Kansas is
looked for. The rains have come just
right this season. The wheat harvest
is practically finished.
Flack is named.-Goyernor Bailey
has appointed Dr., W. F. Flack of
Longton, to be member of the State
Medical Board, succeeding Dr. E. B.
Packer, of Usage City, whose term has
expired.
lnterurban Survey Finished. - The
survey on the interurban line from Ar
ansas City to Chiloeco is finished. AS
soon as little more surveying is done
the entire line will be located.
Atchison At Standardization
has been represented at the South
Dakota land drawing by three hundred
men and about twenty women.
Heavy Rains.-At Manhattan heavy
rains have fallen. Growing crops, es-
pecially hay and forage, will be bene-
fitted.
Goes to china-Emporia next month
will bid good bye to one of her most
popular ministers, and what will be
Emporia's loss will prove China's
gain. Rev. Jamesffl Vernon Latimer
has resigned from the First Baptist
church pastorate to engage in mission
airy work in China.
Troublesome Woves-Farmers liv-
ing in the timber districts north of
Perry are experiencing much trouble
with wolves. The presence of so
many Of the animals is very unusual,
and their depradations on the far
mers' fowls are causing much loss.
Ruined BY FIoods-The latest floods
killed the beet sugar industry in the
vicinity Of Emporia for this year at
least. The beets survived the pre-
vious floods and came out fresh and
green, and those who had planted
thom uaro congratulated IN having