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Chicago eagle., 1905-05-27
TWO YEARS MORE FOR MAcHEN.

Ex-Postal Employs pieads Guilty on
New Charge and 10 Sentenced.
August W. Machen. under sentence OF
two years imprisonment for his connec.
tion with postal frauds. pleaded guilty In
Washington to an additional Indictment
ln which he Il charged Jointly with Cfaw.
ford and 1.orenx with conspiracy In the
purchase Of letter carriers satchels and
was at once sentenced to an additional
two years imprisonment. Several other
indictments involving similar charges
will be used. In entering his plea Ma
chen begged the permission OF the court
TO explain his action. He said: 1T Is
due to the court. to my devoted wife and
the children who bear my name, to my
parents, to the counsel who have loyalv
defended and advised me, to my loyal
and steadfast friends and to myself that
an explanatory statement be made BY
me. Although I did not directly or In.
directly interfere with or attempt to In.
huence the committee that received and
considered the competitive bids under
which the contract set forth In the indict.
rnent was awarded and executed, yet
held an interest In the contract and shar.
ed In the profits accruing from II. I did
not know at that time that was violat
Ing the law. With all the force and earn
estness at my command let me urge that
my plea shall not affect the interests Of
the other defendants under this indict
mept,"
Chicago eagle., 1905-05-27
BOMB KILLS IN WARSAW.
Man Who Tried to oiay Governor and
Detectives Pursuing Him Perish.

Man Who Tried to siay Governor and
Detectives Pursuing Him Perish.
A workman who was trying to avoid
the observation Of two detectives ON
Miodowa street, Warsaw, Russian Po.
land, at noon Friday stumbled on the
curb and bomb which he was carrying
In his pocket exploded, killing the work.
man, both detectives and several persons
who were passing by. 1t Is believed the
bomb was intended for Gov. Gen. Maxi.
movitch, who was expected to pass the
spot on his way to the cathedral to ut.
tend the service In honor Of the Cars
birthday. The bodies Of the victims we're
literally blown to pieces. cafe near
the scene Of the explosion was demolish.
ed. all the windows In the neighborhood
were smashed and q lamp post was torn
out Of the ground. The first report was
to the effect that bomb had been
thrown among local officials who were on
their way to or returning from the cathe.
dral, and caused intense excitement.
Later It was stated that only tho work.
man and two detectives were killed.
though two passers.by we're severely In.
jured and others slightly hurt by frag'
ments Of the bomb.
Chicago eagle., 1905-05-27
News from All Parts Of the World
Carefully Selected from the
Press kilograms.
A Weekly Digest Of the Most important
Facts and Happenings for Busy
Readers.

In Macarthur, Ohio. !. NJ. Specht, .
prominent farmer and miller and mem
Der Of the Democratic executive commit.
tee Of vinton county. was shot late Tues
DAY night by Mrs. Emma Flynn. former
ly of Columbus. Mrs. Flynn was ar
rested the next day. charged with the
murder. She says that about IL o'clock
at night she noticed what she supposed
to be a tramp looking into her window,
aud that. securing revolver. she hred
through the glass and barricaded herself
In the house. Specht's body was found
by his family at o'clock In the morning
on the lawn In front Of the Flynn home
with a bullet hole through his head, over
the left eye. Mrs. Specht and Mrs.
Flynn nre cousins and the families have
been on the best Of terms.
Chicago eagle., 1905-05-27

commodious residence is surrounded
by well wooded picturesque and fer.
tile lands. among the most valuable
In Juneau County, In which the town
of Necedah Is situated. Mr.. Clark's
lands are for disposal In lots of 10 to
600 acres, all located within easy dis.
tance of the fine market town OF Ncce.
dah. Through the district flows the
beautiful Wisconsin River, one of the
most majestic and delightful streams
In the world. Necedah is located so
that those deslrous Of it can reach
the far famed dells Of Wisconsin by
boat passing through all the way
the most beautiful scenery imaginable
Necedah has first class railroad serv-
Ice, the Milwaukee & st. Paul and the
Northwestern roads running through IT,.
1t Is one OF the finest market towns
in Wisconsin. has three cOmmOdious
hotels. first class banks. electric lights
and all modern public improvements.
Mr.. Cark's splendid acre property Is
ideally located as Il summer ana fall
resort. II gives the finest opportunities
for hunting ana fishing. and while
within easy distance of all the COM
forts and luXuries of civilization. af'
fords possibility Of enjoyment Of the
pleasures and beauties of primitive
nature. The property is regarded n
not only desirable but Il most profitable
investment. a fact that Is being prov
cd by its great and rapid development
and its growing attraction for tourists
sportsmcn and lovers Of nature In gen
cral. Mr.. Clark has the high regard
and respect Of his fellow citizens OF
Neccdah, and Is bound to be one of the
most successful men Of affairs, rs he
Is to-day one Of the most prosperou,
business men in the State OF Wiscon
| sin.
Chicago eagle., 1905-05-27
ENGINE EXPLOSION KILLS SIX.
Columbus. O., Locomotive Had Eecr
Rebuilt and Was Being Tested.

Columbus, O., Locomotive Had Boon
Rebuilt and Was Being Tested.
The boiler Of an engine that was
standing near the Hooking Valley rail.
road roundhouse In Columbus. Ohio, ex.
plOdcd and killed six men. The men
who were within range were thrown into
the mir like 80 many pieces of cork. The
engine had been Overhaule and was
practically new. 1t was demolished, part
Of the boiler being blown 800 feet. The
engine was being tested for it's first run
after rebuilding when the explosion oc-
CURED. -Four other engines standing
near were wrecked. The bodies Of the
six men were terribly mangled. One man
n believed to have been blown into the
river and Is not accounted for.
Chicago eagle., 1905-05-27
Loans Wreck Bank.

It's money frittcred away on the securl.
ties Of almost worthless companies or.
ganized by Its officers, the Merchants
Trust Company passed into the hands Of
q receiver In New York. The receivers
are Douglas Robinson. brother.in.law Of
President Roosevelt, and the New York
Trust Company.
Chicago eagle., 1905-05-27
jap Siege In Hawaii.

Most of the white population Of La
haina. ON the Island Of Maui. Hawaii, In.
Guiding the military, are prisoners In the
court house. surrounded by striking Jap.
nnese laborers. One japanese was killed
and two were wounded by the plantation
police during an attack on plantation
mill. The entire 1900 japanese laborers
on the island are now on strike and are
showing violent mood.
Chicago eagle., 1905-05-27
Listens to Man Of Guile.

Just after the cashier Of the Julier
Baking Company In Cleveland had plac.
ed satchel containing $500 with which
to meet the pay roll under the seat Of his
buggy. after drawing 1t from the bank. a
stranger attracted his attention to some
trouble with the horses bit. When he
returned to get into the buggy he discOv.
cred that the money had been stolen.
Chicago eagle., 1905-05-27
BATTLE WITH RIVER PIRATES.
New York Harbor Police Make Cap
tur0-Many Shots Fired.

wow YOTH 10TOOT POtIC0 "dNO Sdp-
ture-Many Shots Fired.
A battle with pistols between a squad
Of harbor police and band Of river pi.
rates In New York resulted In the capture
Of the latter and the recovery OF five
bags Of concha beans valued at $1,000.
The fight was a thriller while It lasted.
In answer to an alarm from railroad
pier on the North river six officers hur.
ried there In launch. Just as they ap.
preached an open boat fitted with an en-.
gine shot out Of the darkness and headed
full speed across the river. The police
commanded halt. but the two pirates
crowded on power and dropped into the
bottom of their craft. Taking up the
chase. the police opened FIRE. which drew
an instant response. The thieves were
not good marksmcn. while their boat was
being struck nearly every shot. and at
ter a short chase they surrendered.
Chicago eagle., 1905-05-27
shoots Ihroe TO Get His BOY.

II am satisfied now. have got my
boy" declared Peter Mathcson Of Chi.
cago, when he was arrested in Natchez,
Miss, for killing Hiram Bidweil and
Stephen Bidwell. and fatally injurlng his
mother-in-law, Mrs. Mary Pruett. The
shooting was the result Of an attempt to
secure the custody Of Matheson's child
after he had separated from his wife.
Chicago eagle., 1905-05-27
Inheritance Tax Upheld,

The Ohio Supreme Court upheld the
direct inheritance tax law by affirming
the decision Of the Darke county Circuit
Court In the case of HOstetter VS.. the
State Of Ohio. While the law 10 upheld.
tho Supreme Court makes It very plain
that the inheritance tax cannot be retro.
active.
Chicago eagle., 1905-05-27
Boy browns Standing Up.

Joseph SchOdfski, 3 years old, whose
parents live at 1906 Webster avenue.
Pittsburg. was drowned, as he stood up.
right In u pool Of water. He sank into
the mud. The water reached just above
his eyes. Unable to extricate himself, he
drowned.
Chicago eagle., 1905-05-27
Mormons Honor Founder,

The trustees of the Mormon church nt
Salt Lake City have purchased forty
acres Of farm land in South Royalton,
VT, where they will erect monument.
shrine and cottage on the site Of the
birthplace Of Joseph Smith, the founder
OF their faith.
Chicago eagle., 1905-05-27
WATER STARTS 100000 FIRE.
After ExtInguishinG Blaze at Wilkes =
barre Il Causes Short circuit.

barT0 It CauSo8 SnOrt CIrCut.
Fire, which started in Wilkesbarre,
Pa, at an early hour In the morning and
was not got under control until late 10
the afternoon, caused loss Of 100000.
The fire was first discovered on the sec.
ond door Of the Isaac Long dry goods
store In the Welles building, and was
soon got under control. An hour later q
second FIRE broke out in the basement
and completely wrecked the building. Ex.
perts declare that the first fire was due
10 the crossing Of two electric wires, and
that the water used to quench the flames
followed the wires into the basement,
where Il short circuit was forced, causing
q fash from large dynamo, which
started the second fire.
Chicago eagle., 1905-05-27
HANGED on q Wire Fenoe.

Martin Madar Of Glastonbury, Conn.,,
accidentally hanged himself ON a wire
fence. He fell upon the fence In such q
way that the top wire supported his chin.
The tension Of the wire. combined with
his body's weight and his inability to a.
sist himself, held him In this position un-
I'll he choksd 70 death.
Chicago eagle., 1905-05-27
Expert Makes Lower Estimate.

II. v. Jones, the Minnesota crop ex.
pert, has returned from his inspection
trip throughout the Southwest. His re.
port on conditions shows $4,000, ,0OO bush
lis less than the governments conditions
on May 10. His highest estimate Of the
winter wheat crop In 425, 5,OOO. 900 bushels,
and his lowest. In view Of possible ad.
verse conditions, 375,OOO.OOO bushels.
Chicago eagle., 1905-05-27
TAFT Speaks In Ohio.

Secretary Taft, addressing the Ohio
Republican convention, said either the
revenue taxes or the tariff must be
changed to meet the nations deficit, and
calls for a moderate rate law.
Chicago eagle., 1905-05-27

Johann Iioch, confessed bigamist, was
convicted in Chicago Of poisoning Mrs.
Welcker- Hoch, and was sentenced to be
hanged.
Chicago eagle., 1905-05-27
WILL REORoANizE LINES,
Appleyard 6ondholders Make Plan,
Concerning Ohio Roads.

Concerning Ohio Roads.
Plans for the anization Of the
Appleyard Electric lines In Ohio, the Co.
lumbus, London and Springfield. the
Dayton, Springfield and Urbana, the
Columbus, Grove City and Southwestern
and the Central Market line Of Colum.
bus, may be expected soon, as a repre-.
sentative of the bondholdcrs Of Boston,
William Hunt, has been IN Columbus
lookin. over the properties Of the syndi'
cate for the purpose Of returning and
making complete report to the bond.
holders,
Chicago eagle., 1905-05-27
Mary A, Livermore Dies,

Mrs. Mary A. I.ivermore, the well.
known writer and reformer, died at her
home in Melrose, Mass, Bronchitis and
a weak heart hastened the end Mary
Ashton Livermore was born in Boston
Dec. 10, lS2O.
Chicago eagle., 1905-05-27
Berry Crop 10 Great,

The first case Of Michigan stra awber-
ries for this season was shipped to Chi.
cago by Ernest Dunham Of st. Joseph.
The biggest crop Of strawberries In the
history Of Michigan will be gathered this
year. 1t 10 now estimated ut 1900. 900
cAseR.
Chicago eagle., 1905-05-27
Kidnap RoeblIng's Orandson2

Siegfried Roebling, grandson Of the
builder of the Brooklyn bridge, Is missing
at Asheville, n. C., without apparent
cause. Some fear he may have been
kidnapped. lie Is II years old.
Chicago eagle., 1905-05-27
Rockefeller, Jr., to Retire,

John ID. Rockefeller, Jr., intends with
drawing from all connection with Stand
ard OIL concerns, according to a story
current In New York. This Ia said to be
due In q great measure to the recent dis
cussion concerning tainted" money.
Chicago eagle., 1905-05-27
Special Session OF Congress.

Knilrond legislation viii he urGcd
ahead of tariff reform in the Presidents
recommendation to the special session of
Congress which he has decided 10 call
next fall.
Chicago eagle., 1905-05-27
Eight Persons Die in Wreck

Eight persons are known TO have been
killed In wreck on the Illinois Central
railroad near McIienry Station, Ky. the
result of collision between two freight
trains.
Chicago eagle., 1905-05-27
Mobile Suffers from Costly Fire,

In Mobile, Ala, fire destroyed the
printing house of ]. l.. Duval. 90 North
Water street. and the Burhall wholesale
shoe company sustained heavy damages.
The loss is estimated at $4,000.
Chicago eagle., 1905-05-27
Tragedy In Savanna, III,

ID. \. Berry was shot and killed at the
door Of his Office In Savanna, Ill. There
Is no clew to the slayer or to the motive
for shooting Mr.. Berry.
Chicago eagle., 1905-05-27
Secretary Morton WIN Retire,

Secretary Morton will retire from the
cabinet by July !, and after brief vaca.
ton in Europe will decide which Of four
positions offered he will accept.
Chicago eagle., 1905-05-27
SInger's Uncle a Suicide.

William Ivell, uncle of Marion Ivcll,
the famous opera singer, for many years
head of II department In Minneapolis
dry goods store, committed suicide by
asphyxiation in tho Niles hotel in that
al
Chicago eagle., 1905-05-27
J.due TourUee Is Cead.

Judge 'Albion w. Tourgee, the well.
known writer aud lecturer, Is dead at
Bordeaux, France.
Chicago eagle., 1905-05-27

that an additional fee of $14,02T50
would have to be paid, which 10 the
charter fee required under the law on
the Pullman company's capitalization Of
e7l. GOO 600.
Chicago eagle., 1905-05-27
Turks siay Greek Eand.

In the recent fighting near Basilika,
three hours distance from Salonica,
European Turkey, between Turkish
troops and a band Of Greeks twenty-five
Greeks were killed and one was wounded
Chicago eagle., 1905-05-27
POUNDS CHARITY; NOW INMATE.
Onoe Wealthy Woman Takes Refuge
In Homo Sho Established.

Mrs. Marie DeWolf, for fifty years a
prominent worker In charitable Organiza-
tions Of San Francisco, Is about to enter
the home Of the San Francisco Ladies'
Relief and Protection Society, which she
founded In 1868. At one time Mrs. De-
Wolf was worth 81 900, 900. and one.half
Of this sum she spent In doing good. The
other half was stolen from her by a man
whom she trusted as son. Mrs. De
Wolf In the widow Of Captain 3. I. De-
Wolf. commander Of the Inflated ship
Brother Jonathan. which sank off Cres'
cent City In 1865 with 500 persons.
Chicago eagle., 1905-05-27

Three diamonds, valued at $4,000,
have been stolen from the shop Of Tif'
fany l. Co., in New York.
Chicago eagle., 1905-05-27
Canton, Ohio, Bank Closes.

CdntOns OUIOs 6UnK CIO66o.
The Canton State Bank. with individ.
ual deposits Of more than 100000, clos.
ed It's doors In Canton, Ohio. The direc.
tors say the bank will not be able to re-
sumo business. The failure was brought
about by heavy loans to w. L. Davis,
vice president Of the bank. by the cash
Ter, Corwin Il. Bachtell, without the con-
sent Of the other directors Of the bank.
Chicago eagle., 1905-05-27

pisorderiy Scenes In Parliament.
The British House Of Commons was
closed by the Speaker after disorderly
scenes due to efforts Of the opposition to
force declaration from Balfour.
Chicago eagle., 1905-05-27

~ NE bottle of Rouqil-r0mr ~ The
I mos,--will permanently destroy the
~ craving for stimnlants:
You know when the dcsir, for liquor
becomes aL imperative comMnnl. It's
time To do some hard thinking:
Time to decide who is In COM
mand.
Don't you think so yourselff?
Rou1il is not whisky under another
name, but it takes thc place OF whisky
IN sustaining the ncrves.
1t does more--it supplies real nerve
tone, instead of the temporary stimula-
tion of alcoholic liquor, which is invaria-
bly, followed by depressing renclion
when its effect wears off.
And in addition to its strengthening
and tonic properties. li"uail cXrcls the
poison---lfor alcohol is a poison.
II n man gets poisoned eXtcrnnIly he
applies curatives nt once.
And yet skin disease doesn't begin to
he rs serious as having the brain cells
and nerve cells poisoned. iou know that.
Just from n dollars-and.ccnts stand
point one cannot afford u allow his
brain, that marvellous Central Telegraph
Office where thought messages originate,
to become congcstcd. inllamcd and satM.
rated with alcohol.
Brain-power is Earning.powrr.
4 man with a S50,OOO-a-year Brain
should certainly take rs good care of II
MS he expects chauffeur to take of lis
| Automobile.
And the man with a S2,OOO-a-ycal
Brain cannot reasonably expect 10 de-
velop increased Earning Power IL he re-
| tards the process of development by Civ
ing his Brain Cells too many Alcoho
Baths.
Chicago eagle., 1905-05-27
kansas Dobars Pullman,

kano08 OopdTo FuUWdU.
The Kansas charter board has refused
the application Of the Pullman company
for license to do business In that State
The company sent q Tee Of $3.50 with
its application. The board announced
Chicago eagle., 1905-05-27
cxar's New Manifesto.

The Gear signalixed his birthday By
signing q manifesto establishing cOun.
ell Of the people to meet In October.
Chicago eagle., 1905-05-27
Alarmed at immigration Increas

The alarming increase in immigration
has been taken up by President Roose-
welt, who will bring the problem before
Congress and the country soon.
Chicago eagle., 1905-05-27
/a6
Nck.ROc.

The popular Nek-ltOc mineral water
IL one of the most health-giving and de-
lightful OF beverages. 1t Is the great
est liver and kidney water produced
by Mother Earth. 1t is bottled only at
the springs by Mineral Spring SAM
tarium Company, Burlington Junction.
Mo. n. X. Schumacher, 1856 Jackson
boulevard, is the Chicago manager.
1t is q clear, cold, sparkling mineral
water. containing a most perfect com.
binatiOn OF essential minerals, pleasant
to the taste. comforting to the
stomach. and n rejuvenatOr Of the
liver and kidneys. Nek-l,Oc is for sale
at all first. class butyets and drug
| stores.
The Mineral Springs Sanitarlum at
Burlington Junction, Mo-, Is one OF the
finest and most efiicacious health re-
sorts In. the country. Il. Il. Corken,
the manager, is the son Of Samuel
Corken, founder Of the famous water
cure, and Is thoroughly conversant
with the use OF the water and mode
OF treatment OF various diseases. The
following diseases are among those
treated successfully: Rheumatism, kid
ney ana liver complaint, eczema, etc.
The commodious hotel Is open all the
year round. The service Is tirst-class
and the rates reasonable. Ask n. X
Schumacher, 1SG East Jackson boule
ward, for further information.
Chicago eagle., 1905-05-27
Standing OF the American Associn ton: {:
Standing Of the Western League:
OHIO CANAL 10 ASSURED.
Private Company viii Join Lake
Erie with the River.

Erie with the River.
The long.talked.of Ohio river and Lake
Erie ship canal IL to become n reality
at last through private capital. The un.
dcrtaking is to be put through by Pitts.
burg capitalists, who have formed com.
pany with a capital Of $2,825 900, which
will be increased to $30.O0O.OO0. The
name Of the company Is the Ohio River
and Lake Erie Ship Canal Company and
It was chartered at Harrisburg several
weeks ago.
Chicago eagle., 1905-05-27
-

The Rlenzi Cafe and Garden is one
of the most pleasant and enjoyable re-
sorts In the city. 1t is first'class in
every respect. conducted In a most re-
spectacle and orderly fashion, and pa
tronized by the very best class Of peo-
pie. Its proprietor, f. Emil Gasch, is
one of the most respected business men
Of the city.
Chicago eagle., 1905-05-27

Caparine Is the greatest and most
eiiicacious headache cure in the world,
1t is to he had ut all buffets and drug
stores. The DeKalb Drug and Chemi'
cal Company limited is the sole pro-
prlCtOr.
Chicago eagle., 1905-05-27

Mr.. William Clark, of Necedah, Wis
IL the owner of several hundred acres
of lands, wild and improved, in the
best hunting, fishing and summernl
localities in Wisconsin. Those desiring
either permanent or temporary loca'
tions in the most delightful portions OF
Wisconsin, should call upon William
Clark, Cliff House, Necedah, Wis.
Chicago eagle., 1905-05-27

Drinking ability is not n Qualification
much sought in Candidates fo- positions
demanding Judgment. Keen Mentality,
Executive Ability-,he Power to Dn
Things.
Chicago eagle., 1905-05-27
IlR1llA

Nappcr Tandy whisky is uneXcelle,
1t is Il pure whisky, unblcnded, an
guaranteed TO give you satisfaction.
Chicago eagle., 1905-05-27

witnesses.
Men who, though they may have
been Skeptical, We're in cnrne.t about tie
matter and willing To risk dollar to iima
ont for themselves.
The price of RouIil is 81 bottle.
We could easily get $40 or 800, or in
some cases 500 for the medicine If we
were willing 10 limit its field of useful
ness to comparative few.
Instead of that. we have adopted the
broader policy of "the greatest good to
the greatest number and have put n
price upon the remedy that places is
within the reach of every man and wOm-
an who needs II.
One bottle will cure the average ease
- four will cure any case, no matter how
aggravated.
We invite you to call at our Office or
write MS IN confidence.
Let Ms send you. free. postpaid, copy
of our interesting book,
Chicago eagle., 1905-05-27
If Your System Demands Whiskey,
Better Drink RouqiI.

~ NJ. bottle of RouIil--f0nr AT the
mos,--will permanently destroy the
~ craving for stimulnnts.
Chicago eagle., 1905-05-27

Among the many attractive spots in
beautiful and picturesque Wisconsin
there is none that exceeds in beauty,
convenience and availability the bright,
rising and prosperous town Of Necedah
One of the most enterprising and high
N respected citizens of the town OF
Necedah is Mr.. william Clark, the
owner of several hundred acres of wild
lands, and improved lands In this mos,
desirable portion Of the State of Wis
cOnsln.
Mr.. Clark Is a citizen of Scotch birth
who came to this country about twenty
years ago and by frugality, energy ant
enterprise has built up for himself q
splendid competence In the land Of hi'
adoption. He Is the owner Of home
valued at over $1,000, In the neighbor
hood Of Necadrh ThiC handsome snt
Chicago eagle., 1905-05-27

If you are making success in yong
work while leaning on stimulants. you
can multiply that success by two ut least.
If You cut out the whisky. /,
Some men take genuine pride in bcing
able to carry II load of liquor without
walking zig.zag-but drinking means zig
Chicago eagle., 1905-05-27
/loe1

If you are troubled with headache,
whether chronic or otherwise, get Cap
arine, the sure cure, which Is to be had
Mt all first-class buffets and drug
stores.
Chicago eagle., 1905-05-27

It's just as easy to stop drinking rs it
is To keep on--becauSc Of koMlil, the
new cure for the Liquor Habit.
We expect that statement 10 he chat
lcngcd and We are fully prepared 10
prove its truth by hundreds nl credible