davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-07
ATTEMPTS SUICIDE.
George Cohen of Chicago Fires Bullet
Into His Own Head.

George Cohen, forty-three years old. a
resident Of Chicago, attempted suicide this
afternoon by shooting himself through the
head. The deed was committed at 1920 18th
street northwest, where he occupied a
room Cohen reached here this morning.
He shot himself shortly before 2 o'clock this
afternoon. The police of the second pre-
cinct were summoned and the wounded
man was taken to the Homeopathic Hos
pital in the patrol wagon. He told the po-
lice he shot himself because his health was
not good He has wife and two children
in Chicago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-07
VICTORY BATEMAN BURNED.
Seriously Injured by an Unexplained
Fire in Hotel.

EDWARDSVILLE. ILL.,. March 7-Vic-
tory Bateman. the well-known actress, has
been seriously burned by an unexplained
fire at her room at the Leland Hotel here.
During the day she had complained Of not
feeling well and had retired to her room. A
messenger, who opened the door. found the
bed clothes on fire and gave the alarm.
Mr. Clark. the landlord, and others rushed
to the room and succeeded in rescuing the
woman with difficulty. but not before she
had been burned about the lower Limbs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-07
QUALIFIED FOR APPOINTMENT.
Who Passed Examination
for Second Lieutenant.

The candidates who succeeded in qualify
ing for appointment as second lieutenants
In the United States Marine Corps at the
examination held last month are the fol-
lowing: Edward w. Sturdeyant. jr.. Penn
sylvania; Andrew B. Drum. Virginia; Vic
tor I. Morrison. New York: Maurice n.
Shearer. Kansas; Harry G. Bartlett, Mary
land; Charles A. Lutz, Illinois; Calhoun
Ancrum. South Carolina: David NJ. Ran
dali. Kansas: Holland M. Smith. Alabama:
Julian p. Wilcox, Colorado: John Ralph
Henley, Georgia: Templin M. Potts. jr.,
West Virginia: Ralph s. Keyser, Virginia. .
John B. Nevin, Pennsylvania: Henry g..
Green, New Jersey; Valentine v. Sweeney,
New York; Ralph L. Shepard. Massachu-
sets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-07
Will of Mrs, Condict.

The will of Aretta G. Condict dated May
r. 1884. with a codicil dated December -.
1887. has been flied for probate. All
moneys and cash securities are left to her
husband, Alfred ii. Condict subject to his
absolute control. and the remainder of the
estate to him for life, and then to Mrs
Frank G. Carpenter, daughter of the tes-
ia trix.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-07
THE STRIKE IN POLAND
SEVERE TREATMENT OF DOMES-
TICS ENDS A STRUGGLE.

LODI. March THE police have arrested
a dozen prominent lawyers and doctors on
the charge that they had been stirring up
the Polish language agitation in the schools.
WARSAW, March THE strike of house
servants here suddenly collapsed today.
This is attributed to the action of the po-
lice. who have severely whipped domesttcs,
and the others. fearing similar treatment,
gave up the struggle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-07

dwellings 146e to f465 Rhode Island avenue
northwest; cost. $i0,o00; and four-story
brick dwelling, 1867 Rhode Island avenue
northwest: cost, $4,000.
NJ. II. HERMAN, three two-story brick
dwellings, Alb to All 18th street southeast;
cost, $4,000.
Mrs. Sadie Wright. two-story and attic
frame dwelling. Q street between Anaeostfa
avenue and Olive avenue northeast; cost,
5000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-07
Call Of the Calendar.

Announcement was made at the city hall
today that there will be call of the odd
numbers of the term calendar by Justice
Anderson. in Equity Iourt No. 1. tomorrow
morning at 10 O'Clock. Causes In which
council fail to answer when called. Ii was
explained, will be continued for the term
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-07
REFUSE TO COOPERATE.
st. Petersburg Workmen Decline to
| Recognize Cars Commission.

ST. PETERSBURG. March THE Shid-
lovsh commission, appointed to ascertain
the causes of discomfort among the work
ing people of st. Petersburg. has been dis
solved by order of the emperor. An Of
fetal communication explains that this ac-
ton is due to the impossibility of proceed
ing with the proposed plan in consequence
of the refusal Of the workmen to elect
representatives to the commission.
The minister of ways and communica-
tons has directed the employees in the work
shops of the state railways to elect repre-
sentatives to present their needs to the
managers of the shops.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-07
New Resident Commissioner
for Porto Rico.
UNION PARTY'S CHOICE
MIR. LARRINAGA DISCUSSES PRES
EMIT AND FUTURE CONDITIONS.
Says Many Reforms Have Been Accom-
plished Since Gov. Winthrop
Took Charge.

The arrival in Washington of Mr. Tuiio
Larriraga who succeeds Mr.. Federico
Degatau as resident commissioner of Porto
Rico is of more than ordinary Importance,
as the election which resulted in the change
amounted almost II a political upheaval
Mr. Dcgatau represented the so-called re-
blican party, which was formed soon
after the American occupation of the
island while Mr.. Larrinaga was elected by
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-07
Leather Manufacturer Failed.

UTICA, N. T., March John d. Dun
ply, manufacturer of leather and harness
at Marathon. N. r, has fled petition in
Bankruptcy. placing his liabilities at $2Si.-
IA and his assets ct $lX s76.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-07
LOCAL FINANCIAL NEWS.

According to recently compiled statistics
the money value of the loss of property
due to fires in this country and In Canada
during the year 1904 was $3.50 1884 $50. Owing
to the extensive CONGREGATIONS in Baltimore
and elsewhere during that year the total is
much larger than that of 1903, which was
1885, 1875, 600.
Large fires have already occurred this
year, notably the one in New Orleans, with
an estimated loss of nearly three millions
and a half, so that the figures for the
months of January and February show a
loss of nearly $42.0OO,Oo0. For the same
period last year, which included the Bati-
more fire loss, the totals are still greater.
but during the corresponding months of
1903 the total loss was a little over $780,
100000.
of the trading of one day was the record
made by Mergenthaler at today's meeting
of the stock exchange. Yesterday the bid
was 1851 and today at the close 2Olh was
bid.
This movement was attributed, as is usu
ally the case when similar things happen
In this stock, to better prices that were
being paid in Boston. There was good
strong demand. especially under 200. The
trading soon rose from that level and there
was considerable done at figures ranging
from 300 to POI. At the close 2U1ia was bid
and 2U2 was asked.
Lanston somewhat receded from the prices
prevailing for several days past. The bid
was 1914 and the asking price 16As. There
was not much trading
Gas stock was in good demand on a range
between 6S and 6S1a. There were some sales
at the latter price. AT the close stock was
to be had at 6S5s.
Union Trust Company stock made the
highest record yet attained when it sold for
1870 to 1301A. Toward the close the stock
was for sale at 130A, but the best bid was
1895.
An offer to buy or sell the common stock
of the Washington Railway and Electric
Company at BAY was made without result
after sales ranging from 80 to $685. AT the
close 345s was bid and BAN was asked.
The preferred stock sold from 9312 to 93B.
The closing bid was 937s and "a was asked.
An advance was made in the bid for the
common stock of the Graphophone Com
pany and there was some trading.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-07
Ropine Contest Called Off.

The roping contest and cowboy exhibition
that was to have been given at the Ameri-
can League Base Ball Park this afternoon
at o'clock was postponed on account of
rain The field was muddy and not fit tor
the games that were to be given. and the
program was called Oh.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-07
Ninth Cavalry Gone Home.

The troops of the 9th Cavalry which
took part in the inaugural parade left
their quarters at Fort Myer today to re-
turn to their stations at Forts Riley and
Leavenworth, Kansas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-07
Building Permits Issued.

The following building permits were issued
today:
Harry Wardman, ten two-story brick
dwellings,. 17oo to 1T7s Willard street north
west: cost, $4,000.
Webster Edgerly. two three-Htory brick
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-07
New York Stock Market.

Furnished by w. B. Hibbs & Co. bankers
and brokers, 1919 f street. members New
York stock exchange Washington stock
exchange and Chicago board of trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-07
Today's Government Receipts

National bank notes received today for
redemption, 81 500, 761. Government re-
ceipts-From internal revenue, S510,911
customs, $1,000, 465; miscellaneous, $50,
&c., Expenditures, $1.440.000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-07
Grain, Provisions and Cotton Markets

The safe In the office of the McAden cot
ton mills at McAdenvile. N. c.. was opened
and number Of valuable papers some time
Saturday night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-07
Favorable Report on Domini-
can Treaty Expected.
A SHORT OPEN SESSION
AFTER EIGHT MINUTES THE SEN.
ATE DOORS WERE CLOSED.
Senator Bacon Speaks on His Motion
for an Investigation for the
Santo Domingo Protocol.

Administration leaders in the Senate ex-
pressed the hope this afternoon that IA
vorabie report from the committee on for
eign relations will be made to the Senate
by tomorrow on the Dominican treaty
They expect, however, that the treaty will
be amended in committee. They are not
prepared yet to estimate how long the
treaty will be before the Senate.
In the executive session this afternoon
administration senators voiced the sugges-
ton that the treaty might as we'll be sup
ported by the committee, and have 1t be-
fore the Senate so that whatever obJec-
tons may be urged could be presented In
the Senate and thus expedite the business
of the special session.
After the adjournment of the Senate this
afternoon the committee on foreign rela-
tons went into session again on the treaty,
and was still in session when this report
closed.
Short Open Session.
The open session of the Senate today con-
tinued for only eight minutes. The Vice
President presided and the chaplain offered
prayer. In his opening prayer Chaplain
Hale remembered the senators who failed
of reelection. Mr.. Hansbrough presented
resolution providing for the amendment
Oh the senate rule so as 10 permit senators
to hand petitions and private bills to the
secretary of the Senate instead Of intro
dusing them in the present formal manner.
Then at 12:OS pm. the Senate went into
executive session.
When the Senate went into executive ses-
sion Senator Bacon called up resolution,
which he offered yesterday, asking that the
Senate committee on foreign relations make
an investigation of the protocol of an
agreement by which the United States I'M
dertook to regulate the collection of Gus
toms OF the Dominican government and
pay the claim of the SantO Domingo I'm
provement Company. He addressed the
Senate in support of the resolution.
The Senate, at lis pm. adjourned until
tomorrow. 80
Treaty Read in Committee.
The Senate committee on foreign rela-
tons formally took up the Santo Domingo
protocol today. it having been referred to
the committee in executive session of the
Senate yesterday. The treaty was read
carefully and amendments were offered for
the purpose of correcting the phraseolOgy,
but not directed at the policy involved In
the document 1t was proposed to strike
out the words in the protocol which SEEM
ed to define the Monroe doctrine, this being
regarded by a number of senators to be
SuperfiuOuS. ~
Other amendments were offered changing
words here and there, but not at all affect
ing the purpose of the treaty. A recess was
taken at II o clock in order that the MEM
berS of the committee might attend the
opening of the Senate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-07

island by the people. and not have them
appointed. as now, by the President OF the
United States. He thought 1t was eminent
ly proper for the chief executive to appoint
the executive officers of the island. but that
the executive council, which correspondent
to a senate, and which was of course
legislative body, should be elected by the
people Under the Foraker bill. he said.
the island was not state nor territory.
hlrt merely n poSSpSSiOn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-07
In Critical Condition Of Health.

One interesting and pathetic incident In
connection with Mr. Larrinagas election a.
resident commissioner is the fact that he
does not expect to live longer than through
the next session of Congress. He was
warned by his physicians that If he left the
island to come to colder and more I'M
certain climate il would mean certain death
He is a wealthy man and has held high
office before and neither the honor nor the
salary were sufficient incentives. But the
leaders of the union party called upon him,
and urged that the interests of the island
demanded his presence in Washington, and
he consented to come, only praying that he
might live to complete some of the work he
has planned to better conditions in the
island
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-07

An advance was made in the bid for the
common stock of the Graphophone Com
pany and there was some trading.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-04-13
May Reopen Burton Case.

A dispatch to the Capital from St.
Louis says: at is said that the case
against United States Senator ).
Ralph Burton Of Kansas will be re-
opened in St. Louis this week by
Judge Gilmore B. Adams In the United
States district court. Owing to the
evasion Of the Supreme court and the
failure to get Senator Burton convict-
ed it has long been known that the
federal authorities wanted to reopen
the case and re-indict the Kansas
senator. The complications in the
case which hindered the prosecution
OF Burton were that be was being
tried in St. Louis for taking money
alleged to have been paid in WASH
iDgton."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-04-13
Schools Are Closing.

The Pleasant Hill sChcolnear Rhine
hart closed Friday. A very good
program was rendered by the pupils
showing that their teacher had done
her duty the past winter. The school
board and . number Of patrons we're
present: The school voted to have
Miss Fell come back next winter.
Friday. was the closing Of the Hia-
wstha school. The school and pa
irons gave q party Saturday evening
at W. II. Hollinger'S in honor Of their
teacher, Miss ANA Cottenberger.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-04-13
Want Thair Walnut Log..

Last fall A. W. Hiner and F. W.
Paschal, 3 Kansas City man, con-
tracted for large amount Of walnut
logs to be cut on Turkey, Holland
and LyonS creek and delivered to the
railroad stations on their order. Some
Of the farmers did not deliver and
they have sued N. Hoffman and Hen
reich Jacobson for failure to carry out
the contract. @. s. Crawford is theil
attorney and Hurd 8 Hurd for do
PENDANTS. II the log speculation
turns out right Mr.. Hiner will maxi
million-more or less.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-04-13
. Choice BargainS IL Land.

See H. E. Bunte, BuShtOn, Kas.,
local agent for bargains in land in
southwestern Kansas, PawnOs, Ed
wards, Ford and HOdgsmsn counties.
In Gray county We have land from
t2.6b per acre up. In Ford and
HOdgsman county % per acre and up.
Edwards and Pawnse county e1O and
up. ! can save you board II you buy
quarter section and ! fare II you
buy . section.
Iguarantee good and honest treat
ment. Notify me three days before
at BushtOn and / will make arrange
msnts to 60 out with you. Sl-l
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-04-13
Are You Ready for epring9

~S e~~e~-G sN~ DE~@~0F
II is time for the farmer TO prepare
for spring work and he should see the
splendid stock Of implements at Prem
dergaSt's. The best cultivators made.
single and double row, equipped with
the newest devices for ilrstClasS work
In, any soil. You should not miss
them.
1t Is not too early to order binders
and mowers. The rush will DO Inf
menSe this season. We handle the
famous Mccormick make. none 90
good anywhere. They ara made and
sold on hOnori prices right and every
machine guaranteed. We employ no
canvassers and so save you that ex-
pense. Call and leave your orders
and get the bottom prices for FIRST
class machines. Be ready when har-
vest opens.
OF course you knOwthat We have
everything in hardware, garden hose,
stoves. gasoline stoves, buggies,
wagons, etc. Our grocery depart
ment is up-tO-date. Highest prices
paid for produce.
Our business was never SO large Is
this year and 1t lie increasing steadily.
Call and see US, We can save you
money and please you.
J. T, PRENDERGAsr.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-04-13
Union school DiStfiot Meeting,

A meeting at which the AdviSs'
bility Of consolidating the Willow
dale, Chase and Laney schools, Of
Willo wdals township, will be held al
the willowdale school house on April
18th at 8 p. m. Rev. G. B. Burk'
holder will address the meeting on
the advantages Of the graded SchOoI
system. Miss Murphy, principal o.
the Pearl school, will give her expert
enCe in district school consolidation
County supt. King will also be pres
ant.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-04-13
anlH ona nTsn NIghts" sheW

Beschsr & stanlsy's immense pro-
duotiOn elabOratsly constructed and
staged under the management Of
Walter Macdonald is the only Ten
Nights in 3 Bar Room" show worth
seeing. A modern revival which i'
said, By pulpit, press and public, to
OutclaSS any attempt ever made b.
fore.
Every day At noOu, twice the largest
and most msguisOsnt street parade
ever rendered By . theatrical com
pSny.
Dont mise this grand moral drama
that IL q Lesson 70 both old and young
WIN sxkibIi under Ws.sr proof nsn
VS. one nighh Abilene, Saturday
April ise
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-04-13
COUNTY FREE DELIVERY.
Every Homo in Dickinson to Be-
Served BY Carrier.

y
Postmaster Waring has received
from Congressman Calderhsad this
letter written by the pOstofics depart
ment;
1.-THE department is In receipt Of
your letter Of March 2sth, addressed
to the superintendent Of rural free
delivery. requesting investigation
with view to establishment Of COM
Plete rural free delivery service In
Dickinson county, Kansas. In reply
you are advised that orders have to-
day been issued for such inveStiga-
ton. and that Il practicable Rural
Agent GrOte will be assigned 70 Tie
work"
This means that every home 10
Dickinson county viii have free Do
livery service for II Is entirely practi-
cable. Postmaster Waring has bssn
working to this end for some time
and IL Is highly Orsdisable TO him
that the department has taken i up.
Congressman Calderhsad also deserves
praise for assisting in the good work.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-04-13
vim Movo % Abilene.

Rev. J. z. Staufisr Of Newton has
purchased through D. $. WagAmAn
the residence Of james Bolster on
North Cedar and win move here June
sst. He cOntempIAtes improvements
in the place. Mr.. stsuffer is greatly
pleased with Abilene as . city for :
home and will be welcomed here.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-04-13
hay sTOP SOLOMON ELEVATOR.
Farmer Mutual Grain Associations
Attacked By Millers.

Il
The Kansss graln dealers propose
| to rstaliate on the farmers Elevator
associations for the prosecution o.
their secretary, Z J. Smiley, for vio-
latIng the Earrelly antitrust law.
1t is claimed that practically every
itarmsrs' shipping association In the
state 10 organized IA violation Of the
antitrust law. and that by-laws Of
tho associations themtolves show IL.
One Of the leading associations Of this
kind and indeed the pioneer 10 that
at Solomon which has been In opera
ton uix or seven years.
An opinion has been secured from
Attorney General Coleman that these
tarmers' associations are violating
the law. and grain dealers out In the
wheat belt are preparing to Ego
aitero the officers oithe farmers' COM
pauies. 1t 10 said that Charles
Brinkman and Moses Brothers Of
Great Bend are preparing the charges
against the officers Of various farmers
associations. 1t Is likely that the as
ISOLATION in Rush county which passed
resolutions protesting to Governor
Hoch against the pardon Of Mr..
Smiley will be one Of the first against
which proceedings will be brought.
The particular feature Of the farm
ers' organizations which are said to
be in violation OF the antitrust law
is the provision which places a penalty
on the members Of the association for
selling grain to an outside dealer and
| it is this very provision which makes
the farmers associations effective.
For instance: 1t is provided that
| II member Of a farmers association
sells some wheat to an outside grain
dealer he must pay one cent bushel
into the treasury Of his association.
It ID not expected to prohibit him
from selling to outside dealers, 40 one
Of the objects Of the association Is to
make the outside dealers give good
prices, but this one cent a bushel
serves to keep up the farmers organic
cation in case II does no business.
When the farmers organizations
we're first started the regular dealers
who belonged to the trust started In
to run up the price Of grain. expect
ing to keep the farmers elevator
from getting any and 90 run it out OF
business, or, II the farmers sold to
their own elevator, making them dis
satisfied because they did not get 40
mach 90 those who were not mem
bsrs Of the association. But the pen
atty provision allowed the farmers to
take advantage Of the high prices
offered by outside dealers, and then
they turned around and paid in ono
cent bushel to their own asSocia'
ton, which was sufficient to keep the
elevator ready for business, even Il It
never did any. In this way the reg
ular dealers were not able to run the
farmers elevators out Of business,
and it became tiresome to always pay
more than the farmers could ship
their own grain for. 1t has therefore
happened that at some shipping
points the farmers elevators have 81
most monOpolized the grain business