Free press., 1904-12-31


Mr.. Mcdowell was well known by all
public affairs in the early days. He
was the first mayor OF LeavenwOrth
and the first United States marshal,
being appointed in 1861. He was al
ways spoken Of as a fearless and
brave officer, never wavering in any
OF his official duties. He was general
superintendent of the first state fair
held in Leavenworth in 1868, and took
an active part in the state affairs at
Topeka for many years. In 1866 he
was nominated for governor on the
National Union ticket at the state con-
vention held at Lawrence. Mr.. Nc
Dowel1 was a civil war veteran He
moved from Leavenworth to a farm
near Nortonville. Kan, and in the
spring of 1881 came from Nortonville
TO Manhattan, and was in the employ
of E. B. Purcell for many years. He
moved with his family in 1901 from
here to Elkton, Col, which place he
made his home until his death.
Fresh Young Man. = Because he
took advantage of the old Christmas
custom when one of his girl class
mates passed under the mistletoe al
the high school yesterday morning,
Clele Wright of Wichita has been sus-
pended. Just how long his Danish
ment will last is not known; probably
until after the holidays, when all dan
ger of a repetition of the offense will
be past Wright is a sophomore at
the high school, and yesterday when
passing to one of his classes, he was
daring enough and, as the teacher
thought, absurd enough to take ad-
of one of the prettiest young
the classroom door, in which
was suspended an innocent little sprig
OF mistletoe.
BURGER aptured.-Some ten days
ago the Santa Fe depot at Harper was
and four quart bottles of
whiskkey were stolen. A Santa Fe
detective appeared on the scene and
in a short time discovered the guilty
one. Jesse Gerard, Is years old, was
arrested and plead guilty to the theft.
He was put through the process ne
cessary in such cases and will be sent
to the reform school to remain until
he is 81 years of age. This same boy
was sentenced to the reform school
about one year ago, but by some
means he never went.
Has a DoubIe.-Representa Vic
tor Murdock, of Kansas, and Mr.. E.
D. Johns, Western newspaper CORE
spondent, look so much alike that the
former could go into the newspaper
mans home office and cover assign
while the latter could go upon
the floor of the house and cast. vote
for the Kansan. They are being mis-
taken constantly even by their closest
friends.
Mother at Sixteen.-Mrs. ]. w. Gar
row, of 22S West street, EmpOria, is
probably the youngest mother in Lyon
Although less than 16 years
old and still in short dresses, she is
the mother of q healthy baby born last
week. She and her husband elOped
when she was Il years old. They
formerly lived in Arkansas, and her
Governors Secretary. - Governor
elect Hoch has appointed Tom A. Nc
Neal, of Topeka, editor of the Mail and
Breeze, as his private secretary. The
of McNeal practically re-
moves him as a candidate for state
printer. The only other candidate for
printer now in the race is Conner T.
Davies, of COncordia.
More Gas at WinfieId.-A good gas
well was brought in today by Doug
in a hole two miles east
of Winfield. The estimated test is
any consequence brought in in this
locality. Bourdette is a merchant of
that city.
Conductor Robbed.-Conductor Car
ter, of the Santa Fe east-bound freight
train, was held up and robbed OF SAT
at North Ottawa junction. Carter
was in the act of signaling his train
out when the men held him up. The
had their faces covered
with handkerchiefs. They are be-
lieved to have gone west Carter took
his train ont after the robbers let him
go.
Joints Starting Up.-District Judge
HaZen has knocked out Topeka's
search and seizure ordinance. The
joints are starting up again.
Robbery is charged.-The H. D. Lee
Company, OF Salina. re.
Gently started an investigation and a.
q result seven men, some old and
trusted employees, did not report for
work Monday morning. They are ac-
cused of systematic robbery. Some
of the men discharged are highly re-
spected.
Mother of Grant GiIlett Dies
Mrs. NJ. ]. Gillett. mother of Grant
Gillett, died at Woodbine Her hus-
band died ten years ago. Grant has
never been back since his flight &c
in 1898.
Course in Farming.-E. W. Albright
a farmer living near Goodland has
rented his farm and will take a special
course in scientific farming at the