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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-10-04

"'The English speaking North Ameri-
cans hold the championship of per
capita flesh consumption writes Felix.
L. Oswald in the October What to Eat
and he draws amusing differences from
the diet and characteristic of different
nations and countries. The magazine has
the usual space devoted to the pure food
movement. -...., - -. :
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-10-04
Run Down bv Wagon.

Frederick Johnson, 9-year-old boy
S, was run down by wagon at Second
avenue S and Fourth street yesterday
afternoon and sustained a fracture at
the base Of the skull. He was taken to
his home by the central patrol wagon.
His ll-year-old brother was with him
when the accident occurred and cared
for the lad on his way. home.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-10-04
Fingers VS.. Gang Saw.

Sam Witt, 2104 Third street N, lost
three fingers last night while working
on one OF the gang saws at the Diamond
mill. He was taken to the city hospital,
where the fingers wereAamputated.
Chamber of Commerce, walked into a
glass door at the Chamber yesterday,
and cut his face and hands badly.
Surgeons took twenty-three stitches in
his hands and tied UP two arteries. &
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-10-04

Hodge Demands Hearing. - Charles
Hodge was arraigned in police court this
morning charged with criminally assault
ing 5-year-old girl He asked for an
examination and the case was set for
Oct. 6. Judge Holt fixed the bail at 81, OOO
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-10-04
Death on The Burlington.

ployed by the Burlington n'1 road at ST. st.
Paul, was crushed to death yesterday
between two freight cars in the yards
at the foot of Dayton's bluff, st. Paul.
He was adjusting the air brakes when
another train bumped into the string Of
cars upon which he was working. He
was found ten minutes after the acct
dent, and in explaining how it happened
said to his fellow .workmen: II guess
/ am all in.'' He was 46 wears old
and unmarried
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-10-04

Accuses His Roommates-David Batch
ford OF Berlin, N. D.: reported to the
police this morning that he had been
robbed Of $50 and a gold watch by two
men with whom he had shared room In
! clearinghouse. He gave their names as
/! Carl Morton and George Lavay
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-08-25
LIGHTNING CAUSED A PANIC.
Festival Hall struck and Lights
Went Ous-i WOman's Rare
Presence OF Mind. XIII

st. Louis, Aug. 20.-A concert wa:
in progress in Festival hall at the ex.
position during a heavy thunderstorm
last night, when suddenly there was 9
fash Of lightning and Immediately all
the lights went out. Instantly the au-
dience became panic-stricken and q
panic was only prevented by woman'a
voice taking up the strains Of "Amer-
lea" in which others Joined. Other
familiar songs followed and the audi
ence left the building singing, but
without excitement.
In the Chinese village on the pike
800 Cinnamon, just arrived, were be-
ing watched over by immigration off,
GERS temporarily, when the storm
struck. The celestials became panic
stricken and the officers were forced
to draw revolvers to subdue the ex-
element. Lightning struck nearby
and one Chinaman was severely
shocked. while another jumped from
the roof Of the building and broke his
arm. The band stand in the plaza Of
st. Louis was struck by lightning and
the roof burned before the rain extinI
guished the flames.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-08-25
APPLAUSE FOR MR.. DAVIS.
Friends and NeighbOrs of the West
Virginian Pleased with His
Speech of Acceptance.

White Sulphur Springs, W. Va, Aug
18.-When it came his time to RESPOND
to the notification address ex-senator
Davis was kept standing some min
utes while the audience expressed Its
enthusiasm. This affected Mr.. Davis
Ladies and gentlemen" he exclaimed
II know that you mean all that you
have said and all that you have done.
l feel confident further that this mag
nificent gathering of the citizens of
West Virginia and the adjoining states
means more than simply the hearty
clapping of hands. 1t means victory"
Applause interrupted the speaker at
this point. Mr.. Davis did not follow
his manuscript closely, though he held
1t In his hand. He did not miss a
paragraph, but expressed the substance
of each paragraph more briefly and in
some cases in full. He mentioned the
name Parker and the response was
instantaneous. A moment later he
spoke Of the platform and the con-
tentions between Hill and Bryan over
Its provisions. Immediately Bryan's
name was taken up and cheered.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-08-25

II 10 Just common cold, people say,
there's no danger In that. Admitting theii
statement, then there are UNCOMMON colds,
colds which are dangerous for many q
fatal sickness begins with cold. II we
could tell the common cold from the an.
common we could feel quite safe. But we
can't. The uncommon variety ID rarely
recognized until II has fastened Its hold on
the lungs, and there are symptoms Of con.
sumption.
I Attic first symptoms the careful person
will heed the warning by taking mild
laxative some vegetable pill that will mot
disturb the system or cause gripping. About
the best is wDr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. .
II the cold starts with q cough, and II
persists then some local treatment for this
condition should be taken. A well known
alternative extract, which has been highly
recommended by thousands of users, 10
Dr.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery.
This tonic compound 10 composed Of an
extract Of roots and herbs aud has q sooth.
ing effect upon the mucous membrane,
alleys the irritation and at the same time
works In the proper and reasonable way,
at the seat Of the trouble-the stagnated OF
poisoned blood.
II contains no alcohol to shrivel up the
blood corpuscles, but makes pure rich red
blood.
Dr.. Pierce's Iooo-page illustrated book,
sThe Common Sense Medical Adviser 10
sent free In paper covers on receipt of 81
one-cent stamps to pay cost Of mailing only.
For 81 stamps the cloth-bound volume will
be sent. 1908 pages It was formerly sold
for $3.50 per copy. Address DR.. r. v.
Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-08-25
HOUSE CONCURRENT REsoLU.
TON NO. 9.
Proposition to Amend Section Ia of Ar
ticle q of the Constitution of the
State of Kansas.

BE 1t resolved by the Legislature Of the
State Of Kansas. two thirds OF the members
elected TO each house thereof concurring
SEcrIok 1. The following proposition to
amend the constitution Of the state OF Kan
| sas Is hereby submitted TO the qualified
electors OF the state for their approval or re-
lection: That section II of article be
amended 90 as 70 read as follows: Section IA.
Every bill and, joint resolution passed by
the House Of Representatives and Senate
shall. within two days thet eater, be signed
BY the presiding officers. and presented to
ne governor II he approve, he shall sign
aS snail return Il TO the House
1ections at large upon its journal and pro-
coed 70 reconsider the same. II. after sucb
reconsideration. two thirds of the members
elected shall agree to pass the bill or resolu-
the Senate. by which 1t shall likewise be re-
considered, and. II approved by two thirds
Of all the members elected, 1t shall become
law. But In all such cases. the vote shall
70 ta aa oy yeas and nays, and entered upon
not De returned within three days, Sundays
excepted. after IL shall have been presented
70 the governor, 1t shall become law in like
manner as II he had signed 1t, unless the
LegisIature oy Its adjournment, prevent its
return, In which case It shall not become
law: II any Dill presented to the governor
contain several items Of appropriation OF
money, ne may OBJECT to one or more of such
items, while approving the other portion Of
the Dill. In such case he shall append to the
Dill at the time of signing 1t, statement Of
the item or items to which he Objects and
the reasons therefor. and shall transmit
snch statement or . copy thereof to the
House OF Repi esentatives, and any appro-
priations 30 objected to shall not take effect
unless reconsidered and approved by two !,
thirds OF the members elected to each house.
and IL so reconsidered and approved shall
take effect and become q part Of the bill, In
which case the presiding officers OF each
house shall certify on such bill such fact Of
reconsideration and approval.
Sec. o. This proposition shall be submitted
TO the electors of the state at the general
election of representatives in the year 1904
for their approval or rejection. The amend
ment hereby proposed shall be designated
on the Official ballot by the following title:
The veto amendment to the constitution
and shall be voted for or against as provided
by law, under such title.
SEC 3. This resolution shall take effect
and be In force from and after its publica-
tion In the statute-b book.
Passed The House February 0. 1908.
Passed the Senate February 10, 1903
HEREBY certify that the foregoing is a
true and correct copy Of original House con-
current resolution No. Q, now on Ale In my
office. ]. r. BuRROW.
Secretary of State,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-08-25
CHAOTIC IN PARAGUAY.
RevolutiOnists Appear to Control the
Republic and Gen. Herrera VIII
BE the Kew President.

Buenos Ayres, Aug. 1S.-Refugeea
from Asuncion, the capital Of Para
quay, declare that the conditions there
are insupportable. All business has
seen suspended, the streets are desert
ed and only the patrols are visible.
The refugees say that the revolution
is spreading and It is believed that the
government will not offer serious re-
sistance to any attack on the capital.
Gen. Herreira, the leader Of the rev.
oiution, will probably be declared
president.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-08-25
SENATE CONCURRENT REsoLU-
TON NO. 90.
Proposed Amendment to the Constitu-
ton ofthe State of Kansas, Relating
to the Election of State Printer.

Be it resolved by the Legislature of the
state Of Kansas two-thirds of the members
elected to each house concurring therein
SECTION l. The following proposition to
amend the constitution of the state OF Kan
sas is hereby submitted TO the qualified
electors of the state for their approval or re-
lection. Section 4, of article is, OF the con-
stitution to be amended so as to read as fol-
lows: "All public printing shall be done by
the state printer who shall be elected BY the
people at the election held for state officers
In November, 1905, and every two years there
after, at the elections held for state officers,
and shall hold his office for two years and
qualified"
Sec. 2. This proposition shall be submitted
to the electors Of this state at the general
election of representatives to the Legislature
In the year A. d. 1904, for their approval or
rejection. The amendment hereby proposed
shall be designated on the oricial ballot;
IAN amendment relating to the election Of
state printer" And shall be voted for or
against. as provided by law under state
SEC. 8. This resolu ton shall take effect
and be in force from and after its publication
In the statute book.
Passed the Senate February H. 1903.
Passed the House February 10, 1903.
/ hereby certify that the foregoing Is true
and correct copy Of original Senate con-
current resolution No. 20, now on file in my
y. r. BURRcw, Secretary of State.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-08-25
CHARGED WITH ExTORTroN.
Union Leader Who ID Directing q
Big Strike in New York Must
Defend Himself,

New York, Aug. 1S.-The most sen
sational incident in the great building
trades lockout and strike, which has
thrown nearly $4,000 workmen into
idleness, came when Philip Vein
seimer, president and organizer of the
Building Trades alliance. was placed
under arrest on q charge Of extortion.
When the labor leader was arraigned
IN court no was confronted by George
J. Essig. plumber. who charged that
on December last he paid Wein-
seimer $1,000 so that work could be re-
sumed upon an apartment house on
Riverside drive.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-08-25
WILL STONE FILE A sU1T3
4 RumOR That the Missouri yenn.
tor VIII Not Cease Fight
on Folk.

st. Louis, Aug. 1S.--All the leading
democratic politicians now believe that
the controversy between Senator W.
J. Stone has started will lead to depo-
sitions at q very early day, the depo-
sitiens to be taken In suit to be filed
by Stone. Stone has outlined 90 much
a. his purpose and the four men he
called upon to witness the truth of
his story that Folk suggested combina-
tioAs all seem to expect to be called
to the witness stand before many days.
Most Of theW deprecate II and hope
that the quarrel won't be kept up,
but In political circles there seems to
be not the slightest doubt that Stone
means to keep 1t up.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-08-25
DIR. QUAYLE TO CHICAGO.
Well-KnOwn Methodist Preacher
Asked to Fiji Pulpit of St.
James Church.

Chicago, Aug. 20.-It is understood
that Rev. William A. Quayle, of Kan
sas City, has been asked to succeed
DR.. Camden M. Cobern in the St. James
Methodist Episcopal church, of this
city. DR.. Cobern intends to take an
extensive trip throughout Europe and
the oriental countries to study his IA
vorite science, archaeology. Rev.. Mr..
Quayle will probably assume his new
work in Chicago in October. DR..
Quayle is one of the most eloquent
ministers In the country.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-08-25
Oil In New Pipeline.

Coffeyville, Kan, Aug. 2O-The
Standard Oil company turned the first
oil from the Coffeyville oil district into
its new pipeline yesterday. The advent
of the pipeline is hailed with the great
est of joy by the Coffeyville operators,
who have waited long and patiently
for 1t. Several thousand barrels of oil
are stored In the district awaiting the
arrival of the line.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-08-25
URGE PARKER TO CAMPAIGN.
Democrats from Indiana Encouraged
to Believe the Presidential Nom-
ines win Come West.

EsoDus. N. T.. Aug. 1s.--Nearly
every delegation arriving at Rose
mount from the west urges Judge Par
ker to go on . stumping tour during
the campaign and visit all doubtful
states. This was the object Of the
visit from @. v. Menzies. Of Mount
Vernon, Ind, and John Spencer, Of
Evansville, Ind. So much encourage
ment was received that they remained
over night at Judge Parker's home to
discuss the subject Of . western trip.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-08-25

FLoCcING THE BLACKS.
Whites at stateabOrO, Ga, Follow Up
Work OF Mob That burned
Negroes to Death.

Statesboro, Ca, Aug. 1S.-"We shall
have trouble with the negroes here
just as long as they can't behave" was
the remark of q leading citizen Of
Statesboro as he commented on the
terrible scenes Of Tuesday. That he
was not mistaken was shown by the
developments. One negro found dead
by the roadside five miles east Of the
town, his body pierced by two Win
chester bullets; two negroes, one Of
the old-tirne darkies and his son, II
years old. shot in their cabin during
the late hours Of the night by un-
known marauders; half a dozen cases
Of fogging, which are Of nightly oc-
currence, too frequent to excite more
than passing notice, such was the his
tory Of the day.
The scene Of excitement has shifted
from this city to the rich agricultural
region surrounding It At Riggs mill,
half q dozen miles from here, several
well-to-do white planters met and de-
liberately planned how to rid their
neighb0rhood Of obnoxious negroes.
Individual negroes were marked for
lashings and part Of the programme
is being carried out. Two victims, a
black man and q black woman, have
been marked for tonight at Register,
q railway station ten miles from here.
Their offenses are alleged disrespect-
full protest against the white su-
premacy here.
Over half the members of the States
boro guards, one of the two compa-
MES that were guards over the two
negro prisoners who were lynched,
have asked for their discharges. They
severely criticise Capt. Hitch, the
officer. Capt.-elect Cone
and Lieut.. Griner have written their
designations. They, too, are very caus-
tic. The negro found shot to pieces
On the bridge eight miles from here
Is not Handy Bell. The body has not
yet been identified.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-08-25
bor Taken up hr naIInan.

Sparta; Wis. Aug. 1s.-oscar Fred.
erick. Il years old, was watching work.
men I'LL gas balloon At the fair and
became entangled in the ropes Of the
bag. When the balloon was cut loose
the boy was carried with It feet first
When the balloon had reached heleht
Of 200 feet the Heronaut discovered the
boy and opened the valves and came
gently to the earth. The boy vas TN
Injured. -
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-08-25

La Llbertad. Salvador, Aug. is.--
President Escalon. Of Salvador, has
sailed for Amapala, where he will be
met by President Bonilla, Of Honduras.
The two presidents will then proceed
to Corinto, Nicaragua, where they will
meet President zelaya and q confer
ence will be held having for its object
the taking Of measures to maintain
peace in the Central American repub-
lies.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-08-25
TORN TO SPLINTERS.
Electric Car Struck Great Western
Train with Frightful Result.
Motorman Ryan, Who Was Fatally
Hurt, Declared the Brake ON His
Car Would Not Work Mt Criti-
cal Moment.

Chicago. Aug. 18.-Four people wer
killed. another fatally hurt and % 90
verely injured in q collision between al
express train on the Chicago Grea
Western railroad and a train Of tire,
trolley cars bound for Hawthorne rae,
track. The dead are Mrs. Francis Raut.
man. William Irving. Mrs. jeremiah
shackrow, Of Danville. Ill, and an I'm.
identified man.
The accident occurred at the crossing
IT Forty-eighth avenue and the Chi
cago Great Western tracks. The train
was coming into the city and, accord
ing to some witnesses Of the accident,
was running at high rate Of speed.
Others and the train crew say that
they were not'going over 20 miles an
hour. The trolley train, which was
made up Of motor car and two trail
ers, approached the crossing at o
rapid speed, Just as the train came
around sharp curve to the west OF
the crossing. Motorman Ryan put on
the brakes with all his strength in the
effort to stop his car, but the brakes
refused to work, and with undimin-
ished speed the motor car ran upon
the tracks at the same time that the
locomotive came up. The car struck
the train just between the engine and
the tender. The motor car was torn
to splinters, the car Immediately be-
hind was knocked over, smashed near
ly to pieces and dragged along the
track for 100 feet. The third car was
not dragged from the tracks and but
for the fact that the couplings be-
tween 1t and the second trailer broke
the list Of the injured would probably
be larger, as all of the cars were filed
with passengers.
Motormat Ryan remained at his post
to the last and was fatally hurt, his
skull being fractured. To people who
came to aid him while he lay on the
ground he said: "The brakes would |
lot work. reversed the current. |
Now get aside and be quiet and I will |
De all right" Immediately after say
ng this Ryan became unconscious and |
vas taken in that condition to the hos
'ital. There It was, found that his
kull was fractured and death is mat
er Of hours only.
Division Superintendent R. W. Ed
Yards, of the Chicago Great Western,
aid: 1.-THE train was stopped within
wo car lengths. That proves that It
vas not running at a high speed. The
onductor Of the street car did not run
head Of his car to look at the cross
ng, as provided by the rules of his
Naturally he would not do
his until the motorman brought the
rain to a stop, and the motorman
ever brought 1t to stop. What the
'ouble was I cannot tell, but the blame
the accident Is not with u.s."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-08-25
NINE DROWN IN ARIZONA.
ClOudburst at Globe Has Caused
Deaths and the Destruction of
Much Property.

Ell Paso, Tex, Aug. 20.-A cloudburst
at Globe, Ariz., has resulted in several
deaths and the destruction of much
property. A messenger who arrived
at Bowie, Ariz., says that man named
Mitchell and his wife and four others
whose names are unknown have been
drowned. One report says nine were
drowned. The Southern Pacific shops
were demolished.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-08-25
RxHect Attendance TO Ne r,,,,..

81. Louis. Aug. 1a-The Louisiana
Purchase exposition has entered upon
the second half of Its entire period and
the total attendance up to date, In
round numbers, Is 100000. There IL
no doubt expressed that the second
half win even more than triple the at
tendance 90 far recorded.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-08-25
son A.cv,.s .s,c,,-.

Lamar, No.. Aug 1S-George Hess
Is years old. has been arrested on sus.
picion Of having shot his parents, Mr.
and ArA George Hess. at Irwin early
Sunday morning. Mr.. and Mrs. HesI
were shot a. they lay In bed. Both ara
still alive
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-08-25

Boston, Aug. 20.-The thirty-eighth
national encampment Of the Grand
Army Of the Republic was practically
brought to close BY the departure of
several thousand veterans from the
city and by the adjournment Of the
conventions Of the various organiza-
tons which are branches Of the q.
A. r.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-08-25
First Bale Of TERRITORY Cotton,

Ardmore, !. r.. Aug. 1s.-The first Of
the Chickasaw nations cotton crop was
marketed here By F. J. CASTOR, Of Leon.
II was purchased by Guillot Bros, who
paid 16k cents per pound. This breaks
the record for early marketing In the
territory. Cotton throughout the ter
ritory is In nne condition.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-08-25
Former Eausntor 81 nlina.

Alton, Ill, Aug. 1s.-Emilius Pierre
Trenchery, 81 years old, Is dead at his
home here Of senile debility. Mr..
Trenchery, who was blind, was, half a
century ago. known as one Of the
foremost blind musicians and educators
IN America
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-08-25

Dswitt IL The Name

When you 60 to buy Witch Hazel
sAlve look for the name Dewitt on
every box. The pure, unsdulterated
Witch Hazel is used In making De-
Wits Witch Hassl salve which Is ~
best Salvs In the world for cuts.
burns, bruises, boils. .sEeua and
pilss. The popularity Cd Dewitt,s
Witch Hazel salVe, due 70 il nauV
cures, has caused numerous worth.
less counterfeits 10 Be placed on the
market. Thegsnnins bears the name
3. Q. Dewitt q Co.. Chicago. sold
By fovnssad the druggist. Cor. Sid
and Broadway.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-08-25
One Boy Shot Two,

Boonville. Mo-, Aug. 2O.-The six
year-old son Of Christopher Ohlendorf,
q farmer ten miles south of here, was
killed by the accidental discharge of q
double-barreled shotgun In the hands
Of his nine-year-old brother. A ~
year-old boy also received a portion Of
the load In his hand and arm and was
dangerously injured.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-08-25
santa Re Train Ditched.

Scranton, Kan, Aug. 1s-A Santa
Fe special train. from Cincinnati to
Colorado Beach. Cal; is lying in the
ditch a mile east Of here. Tha front
trucks Of the tender jumped the track
and the cars followed It Seven pas
ssngers were slightly injured.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-08-25
NIrht scAooIs tor cathoIIe.

BuffaIo. N. r. Aug. 1s.-The ques.
ton Of opening night schools to sup
plement the work Of parochial schools
was discussed at the convention Of the
Catholic Young Mems union here and
It was decided favorably. Schools win
Be opened in all large cities. :.