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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-11-24
SMALL ITEMS BY TELEGRAPH.

Negroes have been warned to leav
Reno, New, following series of dep
relations.
Failures the past week numbered 81
in the United States, against 249 tn
same week last year.
Rev. e. B. Fairchild, the secont
chancellor Of the University of Ne
braska, Is dead at Oberlin. o.
The death of n. T. c. Conklin, o.
Pennington, ILL.,, reveals remarkable
case Of double life and bigamy.
The German navy officers are giving
close study to the possibilities of gas
engines for propeling warships.
Father Daxacher, for 30 years at the
head of the German Catholics of Oma-
ha. Neb.. is dead AGED s6 years
over 4vU delegates are attending the
Missouri Y. M. G. A. convention at
Marshall.
Mrs. Patti Moore, for many years
police matron of Kansas City, is dead,
aged 10 years.
Senator Cockrell, of Missouri, will
be appointed to place on the Panama
canal commission.
The subscriptions to the London por-
ton ($3O,OOO.OOO Of the Japanese loan
totaled $4O2, 100000.
The president has promulgated regu-
lations for the appointment of un-
skilled laborers in the civil service.
BY the explosion of a bomb in the
Rue Fernando at Barcelona six per-
sons were injured, one of them fatally.
The republican city central commit
tee of St Louis has Endorsed Thomas
X. Niedringhaus for United States SEN.
ator.
At Lima, o., President W. W. Leigh
ton, Of the Lima Savings Bank & Trust
company, was held for embezzlement
of $1,000.
Eight of the principal business
houses Of Dewitt, Mo-, burned with
the contents. causing a loss aggregat-
ing $4,000.
The Hotel Olympia, one of the larg-
est hotel buildings in the state of
Washington, burned in Olympia. The
loss is 100000.
A span of the new county bridge be-
Ing constructed across the Lamoine
river north Of Pilot Grove, Mo-, fell,
injuring six men, two seriously.
At Portsmouth, N. H., the malt
house Of the Frank Jones Brewing
immense plant was ruined
by fire, entailing loss of over $780,
900.
The liberty bell, on its way from the
St Louis exposition to Its resting place
IN Philadelphia, reached Indianapolis,
Ind, last night and was given an en-
thusiastic greeting.
With prominent speakers from all
of the country present, the
City Evangelization union OF
he Methodist Episcopal church, met
n New York city for a two days ses-
lion.
Hugh Smith Thompson, former gov
rnor OF South Carolina and former
Issistant secretary Of the treasury,
Who is Ill in New York city, is gradu-
lily sinking and conscious only at in
ervals.
Mrs. Christian Herr, q widow aged
3 years, was drowned in bathtub at
he home Of her sister, Mrs. Mary
iersh, 42s West Fourteenth street,
-ansas City, Mo-, following an attack I
paralysis. '
Porto Rican chambers of commerce q
ave petitioned Secretary Taft, I
trough Gov. Winthrop, to have the :
arbors Of San Juan and Ponce {
redged In accordance with the report
Engineer Burr.
A mob Of sympathiEers with striking :
irniture movers attacked several
agons Of the Johnston Chair COM
any in the heart Of the business dis Z
1et OF Chicago and for a time trame
a. blocked BY q mass Of struggling :,
oterR y
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-11-24
NIsdrinEhauu Claims Is Votes,

ST Louis, Nov. 2L-Friends Of State
Chairman Niedringhaus who are man
aging his campaign for United States
senator claim to have IS votes
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-11-24
JoplIn,u LIEht PInp, Rurn.a.

Joplin. No, Nov. 2L-The city light
plant Of East Joplin was almost totally
destroyed by fire. The East Joplin FIRE
station also was burned. The loss is
between $4,000 and $4,000.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-11-24

Oklahoma City. Ok. Nov. 1a-Dan
Patch sat the worlds pacing record
on a h7lf mile track here yesterday,
going a mile IN 1:0s before q crowd
q 1000.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-11-24

Ten Thousand Football "Rooters.'
st. Paul, Mimi, Nov. 19.-St. Paul
Chicago railroad lines last night took
out Of the twin cities over 10000 pas
sengers for Chicago, the object being
to witness the Notwithstanding
football game at Marshall field.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-11-24

"Reuel"
"Oh, now don't be so stern and scowi-
ing, Roger. You are the only person
know who takes me literally and seri-
ously. Perhaps that is the way you take
everything, and perhaps it's as well
some one takes me that way. Now
papa would have known intuitively
what meant. Mamma isn't really sick,
you know. She Just thinks she is, and
DR.. Kenneth would order her to any
place she might suggest. fmeant that
as long as she thinks she Is sick and
has to do what she would II she were
sick and be exiled from home It would
be easier to fall In with the spirit of the
excursion II she were sick. Now do you
comprehend"
II can't say that I do" he replied,
shortly.
"Oh, Roger! Maybe the greatest cli-
mate on earth will wipe the cobwebs
from your brain, but one thing I plain
ly comprehend is that there is no parole
in sight for me. l thought being side
tracked at that funny place last night
and the difference in everything might
bring about retrograde movement on
mammals part, but she just informed me
that she felt better the moment she
struck New Mexico and that there was
nothing like climatel am crushed"
"You don't look it," he replied, skep-
tically.
"I'll tell you what sustains me. My
presence jars on mammals nerves, and
Marie, the long suffering, will be kept
In constant attendance and will be left
unrestricted to your chaperonage.
Mamma thinks you a paragon Of good |
sense and propriety. She little knows
how can lead you astray. l wish,
though, you would drop that little air of
cold displsasure."
Everyone treats you as If you were
q child. alone try to treat you as ]
would a woman-but you won't let me-"
"And I try to treat you as If you were
a Jolly, good fellow, and you must be
one" she retorted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-16
MURPHY PREDICTS HARMONY.
He Still Thinks Ex-President Cleveland the
Strongest Democratic Candidate.

Charles F. Murphy said yesterday ~ Tammany
Hall that ne U1s more convinced that ever that
the Democratic state Convention would be bar-
rnonlous There viii be no trcuhls In the con-
venuon; everything VIII 60 along smoothly" said
he
ARE you still FOR Cksvelandy' he was asked
NY position IS not Changed" said Mr. Murphy
u am more convinced than ever that Cleveland is
the strongest candidate. an more convinced than
ever. too that the New-York delegation 10 tho
National Convention should not 60 instructed"
lt Is understood that when William J. Conner,
the Ere County Democratic leader. was IN town
last week, he reached an understanding with Mr.
Murphy. the erect Of which viii be 10 give Mr.
NurThy and hs leatenaHts absolute control q the
State convention.
Charles b. Preston, Judge Parkers neighbor
does no; think there Is anything ominous IA Mr.
N0rphy's alleged opposition 20 the Judge
'lJs al right for Mr. Murphy 70 be Indifferent to-
ward tie Parker boom now" sasd MI Preston
There Is nothing n ne attitude now that will r-a-
vent him from being for Judge Parker when me
convention meets
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-16
oARsMEN MAKE READY FOR SPRING.
Nassau Boat Club in New House April l.
Harlem Regatta Meeting.

Oarsnen are beginning 70 prepare for the coming
season. Shells are being overhauIed and as soon
the Ice breaks up tn the rivers active work viii
begin The Nassau Boat Club expects TO take
possession o. It's new house. a. MacOmb's Dam
Park the Harlem River. on April This vii
give the members ample time 20 get acquainted
with their new home before the season starts IN IN
earnest. The club Is one 81 the Oldest rowing Or
CARNATIONS on the Harlem River. being organized
November 70. 1861
II 20 the good work o. ex-Coonisstonsr o.
Parks John L. Eusts that the rowing clubs on the
Harlem owe much help IN getting such good site
The Harlem. Metropolitan. Wyanoke. Crescent and
Bohemian Rowing clubs have since located In the
park
A new clubhouse viii be built his spring b. tbs
Bohemian Rowing Club. 20 cost $500. and The other
clubs making preparations TO beautty the
park. The annual mCetIng Of the Harlem regatta
Associate will be held or March Z. when the
election or officers will take place. The annual
dinner Of the Nassau Boat Club viii be held AZ tho
Nsw-York Athletic Club on February "a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-16
YIPERINE IN FRONT.
Three Beaten FaUOrites at Ne1c-
Orleans Track.

New-Orlears. Feb. B-Carl Kahler. Arch Old
ham ana Hands Across were the beaten tavorites
Viperine the third race. a half-mile for
two-y ear-olds. 1t announced to-day that Holt
and Dv yer bad been engaged starters for
the Canadian Circuit. The weather clear anu
the track fast The summaries;
First selling. flsiongsI-BsIs Maaons. Ioa
(N- heuHessyl, IL t0 10. n. IL tt.J8JnsJ.
10 to . second u GlIead. IL danny. ~ u
third lime. lila sand Pat. Hickory corners.
SaoInal LAZY Contrary. AnJis Censor Marion
Csix fIrlongsl-Sd silver. &c &C. Howell
10 % 4. won; Aggis Lewis. 90 tRoUJlI,y.
Little Jack Horuer. ls9 tFuiierl l. third Time.
ll4tB. Emgre. Arache. CAL kah.sT Sadd1ces Circus
LlIl and A-JoI Johnson
IuId race -year-Jlls Cle-hdH uile-N peri1s. ITO
tE. walsh . 20 Z Arch Oldham. lI3 Cr. beam.
to 20 second Isabella D.. " t. GIuUrej % % l. Jnt
line. v.4o7G- LyJhzsJ Friar Tuck PsaIl 5 and Aroma
Fourth Oandl-ap. one tnIle,-TAs Messenger 100
w asnness5) 3 % / Won Hands Across - tF1l.erl
70 se-uc4. Huzzsh % tMcntyrr !. third llns.
i+l Maussr. Pors Royal and New Mo~n hay s'so ran
kIitn ra-e tse-s ami Cns-sIA--e.I-u lL--l-l-e8
KING. liz FULLER &c l. ven colonel Ritter. IJS tN
dennessyJ. % second The Guardsrlar 100 tsay resi-
80 10 l. third Time, i.49}s- Burning Glass Mynhsrr
BrdwcOd Lingo ano E1a % a.so
sixth race selling and one-sSteenrh Tilesble
Mint % Nv. Hennesslt. u 10. Nlu-be Mas 10
t} Head 30 second. Judge Cantr1 o. tAubIchouJ.
10 20 l. third. Tine. $50 Radiant Heat. Mint Bed Dr.
Hart Strader, Faithful WhltmOrs and WhaIs0acS also
ran
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-16
PURPOSES OF RIFLE ASSOCIATION

The executive COMMITTEES Of the newly formed
Ride Association held a meeting yesterday. ct
which the Initiation fee was set al 3. the annual
dues 50 and life membership SIS. Applications for
mem bership should be made to Or. ". B. short.
the secretary. at No. az Lenox-avs Ths commit
tee also approved OF this statement;
II II proposed to hold series Of matches az
CrerdmOCr In the early fall 70 which ali members
OF the Rife Association Will be invited Particular
attention Is called 10 the fact that by courtesy
OF the state authorities the CreedmOOr range viii
ciyiIiars as well as National GUardsuen. and that
the other state ranges viii probably Re placed at
their disposal for practice the association ErOWs
As the strength Of an organization or this ktnd
lies In numbers. the executive committee earnestly
reoue-ts that each Individual interested IN this
subject or In Improving himself In the art OF rifle
shootIng should become member without delly.
NernbeTs Of societies and clubs may Join iudi
liduals and be Identified IN the membership list
as OF such society OF club.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-16
RESULTS AT ASCOT PARK.

les Ange,rs Feb i5-First race Owo-yesr-5lts. h1l'
r-ijeiW oudciaim. 10 UDanovau] % 5 won. jerome
tO4 CP Phiniusf l. second. Pegry Mine. tOI fRed-
ternl Q 90 q third Tine. 0.fJb. Light % Day ard
LADY FIaurlr also
Second tseIIuE. e.suson CourseI-Waiter. III
NioUutaing % l. ~oo Murary. 10 tNuesi. % q L.
second. Fi0restau inf tF-ghD O. q. third Time
l.ii's Nerruscc- flea. Getissata LustiE. Olvuo In
suCuratlr Irhana and wage ais0
THIRD t7urie handicap. sne onequs-t-r rl-s
Double O.. IG6 iArchtatiI. 90 g. Won. Galla. t.5
CfcHugh 8 & second. MAY E. los f7uIlg1 {
th!-d Time 2.IS He.T Apparent end P5or.a1ls also
Tourth race Oaudlcnp; Embellishments lO4 C7sf-
FERN. 90 l. w'n. sails % o. Bo,a--I. O. Z sscgnt
" r Taruev. 1Nu t-rnCrt'. % 3 third Time. la
TaE-au ard Brass also
F1fth tsaiIf-E. thtrt-er- sfNr--rths q mfeN-
Huarai1 100 tSt11atf) % l. Won. Colonel q Esy 100
tN-r0hy) = Co second File. 10" lArie- s1G1 So 1
third Time, i.2lA Jaqaiak Ncka Uurae- and Tur-ls
also
SIKH rae ,-~IIirr: one nile .nd seventy ysr4,,-
Flatl1!us 100 CS'--n-u : t~ { Won Fest Man. f'2 o.
Tfvisl 20 se--rds FlrtgEatlE 100 Fletcher O.
third Tine. 100. c. B. Campbell. CsailrtFls ard
Gresr1ck also
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-16
NEw-oRLEANs ENTRIES FOR TO-DAY.

First race feeling. mileI-Cot.n Georgs. 81 Hsvsa
Run. 90 Mishlpuar. 80. The Cato. 100. SatcheL i2
Annte. lu7. Past l0s Jove. los Joon Henry - Fran-
Etauar. lUg. Car tain HauU, It9. star Gazer. ly9
Second pure furls1gsl-Sweet Eell t04s
Tangible iOT, Bounding 100, Joe G0ss. lUS. Iyphoulc
lU9 New York. H.. s.. Marcos. Il2
Third -ace tpursr; one mlel-M,ss Melton. 81; Pure
Favor o.. Walnut Hi. lU2s L0u.s Kraft. lu2, Tom
OIney. lU2 Floral King. iO2 F0res Ent. t0I.
EoUrth selling. r1i}el-SEJR -. Estah
Ralph Young. 80. Regain. %. Decoration ~.
Nine Spot f03. Royal Pirate fU3. John Coulter. les.
PeeTer. IO5. Or. Hart. G9 AuIes. ZOE. tcCls it3
Ft:,h tsclH1S: and taree-sixtsenth m!ies)-
ktE tteCSpues. - Ba-uuet -. tttE.fa
Prirceet 90. Santa Teresa 81 Ginspray 81. Malay.
o. Khak 100; Gr4vtrl. lU2: HandsDnner to4: Colonel
Tyler tO6
sixth Cru-ss: cve farIor EsTorn EiIsy. 81. Bsy
rard o.. High Wt-f %. Lyman Hav. tJ2. Mrs Frack
Foster. i02. Autumn Leaves io4 Pickle saint lO4: one
More. lnyfucIh5s Bel. lUs Lind
sey. 100. Llttis lack Homer. IFS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-16
FAVOR ROOSEvELTS NOMINATION.
Saratoga County Republicans Endorse Con-
gresham Iittauer and Senator Bracket
[sy TElEGnhrH TO TEE TRIBUNE. D

Balston. y. Y. Feb. 15-The Saratoga County
Republicans al the convention here this after
noon Endorsed the admin istration OF Senator
Edgar r. Bracket and Congressman Lucius y
Littauer. resolution expressing hope for the
recover OF Senator Hanna was adopted A
resolution indorsng President Roosevelt was
offered, but IL was Withdrawn and no vote was
taken on e. Senator Bracket. who IS caudl-
date for denomination was allowed TO name the
delegate 20 the Senate convention.
the following delegates favorable 70 the rorni-
nation - President EOC-eyelt were named 10
the state convention William W. Wor6en
James b. Mckaiu. G. ". SPauldng. Fred W
kayanauEh. r. $. Clements. prank Jones Elmer
r. Baker, John r Shepard. j. II. Strang Neil
GrOOt and Harry T. PeudriCd The county ticket
was nominated as follows: Member Of Assem-
bly,, George II. whitney. CT MechanicviUe.
District Attorney. Horace L. Mcknight OF
BallstCn. CoToners. Arthur ". johnson OF
Mechanicviue. and George H Fish. % Saratoga
Springs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-16
NINTH REGIMENT GAMES TONIGHT.

one Of tho nterregimental competitive features
at the sth Regiment games this evening will be the
team tug OF war match. IN which the best tug
gers in the National Guard will take part This
sport has been growing In popularity ever since the
soldiers revived the game. Each Of tho aSsocia-
tons hereatouts has team entered and tho con-
test promises 20 be one OF the interesting OF
the winter seasons contests. Practically all TN.
athletic stars Of this city will compete in the an
uual games. Nearly four hundred nominations
have been made In the several contests to h. r.. -
Cided. Feature contests. aside from the regular
handicap list. will be the cycle races which bavs
attracted among others the ''indoor sDeed
king and record holder. George Q. Cameron fr =.
oscar Goerke. National Athletic Club: F. "
Sulzev' l-th Regiment; II Cranston. 47th Regiment
and A l. Eitz, sd Regiment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-16
RESULTS AT lNoLEslDE.

sa7 Fra-rsco. Feb t5-Frst race CFutu-itz eo-rss'-
Pc.C1ius fi1 ~ u1IF1. 90 l. wc-. Jean G~avisr los
u T. Shsefaul. second. D-. sherman Jos CstuarO
80 T. tr-ri. Ttna ia f. Puar. Young MlreIi0
Cniieno. Trr To..sr. Rec E0sewatsr. Thaf1euS star
Nova auf JIdse Shropshire also ran
second rars O-ar uu-l-Efuar5o. TO CEsUsi even
won: sa-cEarate TI2 tFoey1 10 T. second. Mogr-
to5 G. Nartu1. t1 T. third Time o-5Uis- M8rIs J..
Mites T,-crsl a-d Ettl Vice also
Third tFururlry sell 1Efr a1zf7vvrs 1c&
Roach. o. O. won. WhskarT. los .TravF.s). 2 u
second Har1press M OF teblariI. % third TfUs
t.t3 Goddess o Night. Ssl2 Sic. QI.s u and Nottsr
also
Fourth tsiz tu-i-1gsr-- Nur-s-A, 100 0S7a7p)
O. 3 N.-r- % tif telrarf Oh 8. second. I-e-r
f0- O. .r-rL Tl-s. I-i6 Ca01-tuA
RoI'ck ar Cr.g'i- ul-l
Fttr race ts'vtc tIr.'1En. se,u0gl-Ire Le1aer liz
B1uuerl O.. vr~. raUf.ia-- I14 Itrarers rs 20
/. second. OutHurst iI2 t-seI go % tnirf Time
1878. HrEarfr. Nlr-ls tOr. Gr'd0ut@-. T-1r.a--a-
Belle Do-ecn CInnihar arf P1ztmasta~ aIs1 ra-
Sixth Grille. sr,irEI-f-Ef CHIP g fk0n-h'. =
@ / Co~str''at1-. f00 rE0aroI 20 2 second;
Pierce T. lI2 tSeei O. third Tine 1904. Go.-su
Light. AR. Drgls. STE1r end F-a-k woods also ran
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-16
OF INTEREST TO YACHTsHEE

Tn, r1rns OF the New-York Yacht Club has y
ouently been used 70 boom real estate vai- .- :
various points along the coast from FIO'N
Halifax The latest hoax or this natnrs -
from Bangor. Ne. in a story that the c!ao PPsnE
ciisd 20 buy l3rse tract or .5no 81 rs-sssg0lA
Ofrcers o. the club said last niEht tntL -.sslfss
zation had no idea Of adding % is resoos' sTaual
by Sucb "A move The club feet on ~ =, 'sW
cruise seldom secs around cape Cou. 80 rat
vessels 70 as far east as Penoosc0t - s-aio1
y-1TId bs moor policy 90 establish even sfSst
ar Fort Point Speaking OF The report ,1s Il as
Secretary George A. Cormack sag. t5ers .oh
trIftb In the story. Some people do"h .l s1t -
us that they had some properly -N ~ So ossn
told them we had no Use Tor u AAS1'
no Negotiations az al
r-,,+,fn 1ob1 :. Phelps. o. ths Nsw-YorS
other yacht clubs who was formerly ne !. s.g-
the cruising schooner yacht the Brunnniiis = Ess
t,g high speed launch built BY me 80 ;
3-o-bars at clinton. Conn. The launcn ~gins o.
- - a-fad with a 6-cylinder Hasol'1-o 1870 <nots
lRe Il'Ssl " -sreS ii, All the important Lad
She will ~ the pennant or ne : rse feet CAD
lt-H' ~, new boats principal dnsns :, 5scx 9
over ali & feet: vatsrline teet. 99sIr6t OF aglL
feet at water!ine tes' ~ NE Accommodations %
twelve guests
-rba schooner yacht Regina built a - -. ssen
a., tsqa for william A. Hamilton -. 70
80 ,brourh the agency or Frank Sow" 49, cub
tIeDrv E. Moves. OF the New o 80 10 sta A
The schoonsrs name SSstIvl- Il Yacht cub ~
=. - vs-vI Sagiola from G y S3IEit -
~ " W. Greer Of Washink, %. -
tcrooner JaveIin from C. A h1t-6--
r, .-ono-nize space IN the model rOo %, ~sests
-, v-Irl yscbt Cluo. the models OF a. s.-ors.
placed me-, ne following scale. All yachts more y a
era feet on. the load watsranss en- ssst o. Ca
Ll.Stri,s rhrse-sxteenth Of an l9Cn srline. oas
s1 Vachts moro than 10 Zee. oao s sr- ai yssll,s
-.,rTsr ~ an inch the loot -. .hrse-sis---s
- 800 srd less on the load wa-e'.i1' al sos =.
~ an inch to the foot HaL - Ssinted % On os-
starooard side. and all must " specs a
sta, wien the color Of the yacht = 81 tn3 g.
,5ftrse has been appointed 10 SSIlS
rangsmenE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-16
HILLEBRAND AGAIN TIGER COACH.
VIII Guide Princeton Baseball Players n The
Coming Season.

Princeton. y. J.. Feo. Is (SpeciaD.-Arthur T
Hilleorard u bec5 ne known to-day. again ossa
obtained TO coach Pylncs-0ns baseball team the
present season The action was taken az the last
meeting OF the athletic COMMITTEES. and has ne,
with general approval Of the undergraduates. VINO
had given % all hope OF having Hle5-and again.
his shows -Dat Princeton viii stick % the head
coach system which proved so successful iasc
season A r-m5er Of the graduate players WI re-
Ju-u later iU the year 70 assist the head coach
and Captain Stevens. but the main WORK u do
vel0Diuc the team win fall on these Two.
UiicSrard was The star PLAYER or tour stevens
ard four mines while IN college. and was me
ca plain OF the 1885 football team and tns Ss base
ball team Last spring he coached tne Tigers on
the almond. ard this tall turned out the cham
pi0ushiD foOt1a team. tie Will return some TINE
This week but viii not make the call Tor candidates
until after Was1l1stOns Birthday
Jim" Robinson has also been engaged as tral,-
e. for three vars. beginning July lie began Ms
work M Harvard but came % princeton anout
1850. where be stayed Until lSs3 when ne went %
the Man haitian Athletic Club and later 20 tale ne
returned 10 Princeton jn 1907 and has since uainea
iu au The departments % athletics
ORc.aI action has been taken 10 regard 20 send.
Ing n track team to St Louis next summer aad
now O. fs definitely decided that ne Llsers va %
represented in the olympic games
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-16
A HIGHWAYMAN's LAMENT.
It Concerneth Man. His Wife and Salary
That Disappeared.

A man who SAID he John Murphy. homeless.
was arrested last uight after holding up two men.
o. each case pointing a loaded revolver at them
Louis Srtwcirs left the store OF Seuss Brothers.
a. 40 IN Duane-st-. after counting the days
ceipts. and vas on his way home when Murphy. 10
declares. pointed big revolver al his head
Slhwslrs's hands went Up. but be said be had 0
money. and the hlghwayman believed him.
While schweira was telling his story the Leon
ard-st. station. Fr'dericN Nol de- Heyde. Of No
20 West One-huudred- and fourtcenth-st.. entered
20 SAY that he had been hello Up IN a similar
re- On Frauklin-Et.. near Greenwich-st. by man
answering the same description. Both men identi-
fed Murphy
IN Murphy's pockets were found n number OF
his WRITINGS. among which vas the following
Man that e married 70 woman Is Of many days
nrd Iull % trouble. In the morning De draws his
zs .ars.
In tho evening. 6chol5' II Il ell Eous- I, sosth.
but he knoweth not where"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-16
ATTACKS WIFE; KILLS HIMSELF.

Blackstone. Mass, Feb. 15.-NIodest Henry q rub
her worker. living In the Mllvine district to-day
shot his WIFE Adeliue. three times. and when be
saw that she stu lived struck her with a butchers
clCavCr. causing fracture o: the skull Henry
then a bullet into his temple. hut the wound
was not fatal Going upstairs he placed the muz-
lie OF hs revolver against HE ear, pulled the tris
ger and fell dead.
When Henry shot himself he FELL against stove
and the gOlce found him with his clothing In
flames. most OF the garments having been burned
from the body. Mrs. Henry taken To the
WOousoCket Hospital. where u was said tonight
That her condition critical The husband is
believed 70 have been mentally deranSed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-16
WOMAN HELD "INCoMMUNICADo."
officials Hope to Get Some Light on Murder
Mystery.

Dover. Del. Feb. 15-Mrs. Mary Powell. under
arrest here on suspicion OF having murdered Estela
AIbln her adopted daughter was subjected tod
70 a severe examination by Sheriff Melvin and
State Detective Francis. The detective made notes
Of tie answers given BY tho accused woman. but
he had 10 admit that not IN the slightest detail
do devfate from her original story.
"Shc IS under solitary confinement" said Francis
'N0 is permitted to sec her and not even her
attorney. II she has one. viii be allowed 20 talk
10 her until she IL formally committed There Is
a screen u front or her coll door. and OF the
prisoners can hold any conversation with her. A