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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-12
Dr.. HENRY p. MERRILL.
Death Of WeII-known Physician and
SURGEON at Portland.

Portland. Me-, May 11.-Dr. Henry P.
Merrill, one of the best known physi-
clans and surgeons in Maine. died
aged 81 years. He was born
in Oxford county and came to Port
land when a young man. For several
years he was a member of the pension
examining board. A wife and several
children. including DIR. H. P. Merrill
Jr., of this city. survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-12
Disaster at Harrisburg
Worst for Years.
Freight MeckedE1press Crashes Into Boiler Bursts
Exploding Gar Of PoWder--Many Burned TO DEATH
Terrible Sufte1ngs Of Injured Pathetic Scenes.

J. W. Anderson. PittsbuIg. burns OF
fncc legs and arms.
NJ. Q. Coggins, Pittsburg, large cut
over the arm.
Charles Norton, Cleveland, both arms
and legs burned.
II. ID. Dickcy, Philadelphia, back Of
mead cut.
j. w. Anderson, Pittsburg. burned,
scalp cut.
Mrs. A. r. Wordsworth. Springboro.
Pa. hand and arm cut.
VIM. Kline. New York, burns Of face,
hands and legs.
Edwin l.. Harmon. Pittsburg. Shout
der, neck and face lacerated.
Henry NJ. Kcasbey, New York, burns
both hands.
Charles Donnclly. Pittsburg, face and
scalp cut.
Anna Peter, Cleveland, face and body
burned.
I. II. Amos. Columbus. Ohio. right
knec confused.
H. r. Bope. Pittsburs. body cut.
hands and left eye cut.
w. *. Taylor, Pittsburg. back and
head cut.
John Hay. Vincland. N. J., both
hands burned.
Isador Kleiner, Trenton. N. j.. both
hands confused.
Rose Farley. Philadelphia. face and
chest confused.
l.. y. Sutherland. Philadelphia, scalp
arms and legs cut.
Arden Post. Elizabeth. n. j.. both
hands and feet burned.
George Griswold. New York. cuts on
head. face and chest and legs.
Chae. d. Forest. Cleveland, left leg
broken.
W. E. Mcmillan. Williamsburg. Pa.
both legs broken.
Daniel Ottstott. Chicago. scalp cut.
arms lace rated and badly cut.
+. II. AtchesOn. Denver, Colo. CON-
pound fracture of left check bone.
George NJ. sullivan. New York, burns
face. hands. feet and legs.
A. +. Schumacher. PittSburg. general
Commissions and body burned.
Antonio Peter, Cleveland, both hands
badly lacerated.
G. W. Dorshcimer, Philadelphia scalp
wound. left hip confused and right leg
broken.
Joseph Eberly, New York. burns. face
ana arms.
Samuel Shubert. New York. badly
burned all over body.
A. l.. Thalheimer. New York, cuts on
head and arms.
J. A. Dawes, Pittsburg, severe con-
tusions of head and back.
A. G.. Cope. Pittsburg, hands and legs
burned.
The train carried a number of prom
inent persons. most Of whom escaped
with only slight injuries. Among those
on the train were Mr.. and Mrs. James
L. 1indei OF P:ttsburg. the latter the
daughter of United States Senator
Knox: Mrs. A. J. Barr. wife of the pro-
prietor Of the Pittsburg Post. and her
two daughters; Victor l.. Crabbe, sons
in-law Of Robert p. Chain Of Pittsburg.
assistant to President A. ]. Cassett Of
the Pennsylvania Railroad. and Sam
ucl 5. Shubert. theatrical manager
of New York. Mr.. Crabbe died In the
Harrisburg hospital at noon, few
minutes before his father-in-law
reached his bedside. Mr.. Shubert was
reported to he badly injured, but the
others were only slightly hurt.
The wrecked train was the second
section Of the Cleveland and Cincinnati
CONTINUED on Page Three.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-12

Guthrie, Okla. May 1.-THE death
list of list nights tornado ut Snyder
probahly will add 100 persons. Eighty
Eve nodi,.s have been recovered, Il dr,Z-
on persons are missing and given NJ
for dead, and of the II seriously
wounded. several are likely tn die.
More than 100 other persons suffered
less injury.
Relief is being sent from neiGhbnr
hg towns. Oklahoma City. today. sent
100 men to dig graves and seek the
dead still in the ruins and Il dozen UNI
dcrtakers with 100 collins. Offers of fl
nancial assistance have come from sew
erdl cities. Governor Ferguson of Ok
ahoma. has issued II proclamation call
ing attention to the needs of the
stricken town.
It is still difficult to obtain Informal
ton from Snyder. \ single telegraph
wire furnishes an outlet, but it is
blocked with private messages concern
ng the dead and injured.
To add to the general confusion and
distress after the tornado had passed,
fire broke out ana burned UP al that
rc,r lined Of the buildings and one of the
business blocks. So far il has not been
possible to finl out whether any bodies
were creniatcd.
An unidentified woman was picked
up dead. having been rini"ncd to the
ground by Il large silver which had en-
tered her left eye and came out
through the back of her head.
Clarence Donovan. Il railroad cn%i-
ncrr. and Miss Nina Fcsscndon, were
10 have been married. last night. bnt
had just postponed the nurtials until
this morning. Both were instantly
killed by thr storm.
Fred crump. ii boy. had started to
4 cellar when 4 flying timber killed
him.
Debris WAS carried northeast as far
rs Conpcrtown. l. miles. ana il is re-
ported that there are more fragments
in that tow, than in the tornado path
at Snyder
Ahnut :. head Of horses and cattle
were killed at Snyder \ committee.
this morning, began to remove car
caSScs
The mayor of Snyder is having much
trouble arranging for the burial of the
dear. The confusion is great. owing 10
The fact that there are Il number Of
unidentified bodies at the morgues.
There is much suffering. owing tn
The lack Of provisions and places to
stay. What houses remain in the town
are IN bad condition and unsafe Tor
hahitation. RcsideS there is not room
enough "a care for the homeless. Bed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-12
Early Morning Greeting at Alliance.

Alliance. o., May 11.-Crestline. Ohio
with it's brass band. and Enceville.
awakened Pres. Roosevelt at 80 >!
NJ. and played and cheercd until MI
Roosevelt left his bed. donned long
0vcrcoat and stepped out TO say good
morning. The train stopped at the sta
ton to take on water. No speech was
made and none is scheduled for the
run from. Chicago to Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-12

Harrisburg. Pa. May 11.-Nineteen
persons are known to be dead and
more than 100 others were injured in
the railroad wreck and dynamite ex-
plOsion which occurred, early today
on the Pennsylvania Railroad in the
southern part of this city. That no
more persons were killed is considered
remarkable by the PENNSYLVANIA rail
road officials as Il full box car of dy-
nomitt exploded directly ut the middle
Of the heavy express train.
The following is IL list of the dead:
Alfred Crosby. conductor, Fhiladcl-
.>hia.
l.. Crabhe. Pittsburg.
George Eeii:ler. Pittsburg.
james r. Phillips. Pittsburg.
Paul Bright. Pittsburs.
M. Shaw, Piitshurg.
j. J.. Silvcrnan. Philadelphia.
Mrs. Robert G. Dousherty. Philadel-
;bnia.
II. X. Thomas. Par,lcrshurs. Pa, en-
3iscrr of express train.
&. Euhlman. Altoona. Pr.
Norma Martina. I months old.
Nine unidentified bodies.
The PENNSYLVANIA railroad officials,
ton ght. gave out Il list containing the
names of oG PERSONS who were injured
md treated at hospitals or elsewhere.
The tcmrany also gave a list contain
ing the names of So persons who were
in the wreck and whose injuries are
rot given.
Thu following is partial list of the
more seriously injured.
d. Il. White. baGsageman. Philadel
phia; scalp cut slightly; general con-
:usiOns of body.
Hima Erickson. New York, left car
drum ruptured.
r. w. ERODE, Memphis, Tenn, face
federated.
F. G. Devlin, Philadelphia, cut all
oHa body.
Marion ID. kantz. New York. scalp
cut burns and left shoulder seriously
confused.
Dr. Mccullough. left arm cut and
eft shoulder sprainch.
r. Ward New York. left arm cut
and left shoulder sprained.
George A. LoefTler. Pittsburg, burns
on both arms and neck.
Bella a. Udverachy. Newark, \. j..
cut on left hand and left side Of face.
Mrs Rose Roman. Brooklyn, left
hand cut, scalp and forehead cut.
John Taylor. New York, laborer both
feet cut.
Solomon Botkowsky. Ncw York.
right hand and left hip bruised
Mrs. Charles Ii. Stowe. Bcnsonhurst.
n. Y. burns, spraincd neck, Commissions
of eye.
Mrs. Harry c. Yard. Bensonhurst.
y. V confusion and laceration Of foot
and elbow.
John b. Mason. Philadelphia, scalp
wound and left leg bruised.
James Rawson. Trenton. n. j., left
knee and right hip confused.
Carl Durker, Pittsburg. left foot and
ankle cut and right arm broken.
Max Klauber. New York. punctured
wound of left thigh. arms, face and
abdomen wounds.
II. d. Godfrey. Cleveland, right arm
and face abraiSed.
II. Van Trim. Pittsburg, both arms
burned and face hurt.
Mrs. Frank Allies, Pittsburg, abra-
sions of body. cuts of face and arms.
Joseph Carfnan. Pittsburg. forehead
cut and seriously burned.
Mrs. w. S. Huseller. Pittsburg, num-
erous cuts about body.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-12
Little Daughter Spends Two,
Given Her by Her Father.
Several Bad Coins Found in His
Possession but No Tools.
BiIodeau Taken by Deputy Marshal Hasty to
Portland for a Hearing.

Watcrvill", Nc, May l1.-Frcd Bio
deau of Oakland. who was arrested by
the officers of that town or the charge
Of countcrfeitcring was taken to Au-
gusta, tonight, by United States Deputy
Marshal Hasty and will be given Il
leigh.
Counterfeit nicllcls ,lavc been turning
UP in the vicinity of Oakland for some
time and the officers have suspected
they were made in town.
y little daughter OF Bilodcau attempt
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-12
IN. G. Co
eAlR-sHoWERs. TONIGHT.

Washington. May 11.-Forecast for
Friday and Saturday. for New Eng
land: Fair. Friday. followed by show
ers. Friday night and Saturday; fresh
southwest to south winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-12
Boston Forecast.

BOSTON. May 11.-LocaI forecast for
5,oston and vicinity: Friday. fair. pos
sibIv followed by showers in the af-
ternoon or night. Probably fair, Sat-
,,,.dav. fresh southw est winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-12
A DISASTROUS SHOT.
Poor Marksnan Aims at Dog and
Shoots Its Owner.

Brattleboro. VT. May lin at
tempting to kill dog that was sup
posed to be affected with rabies.
George Smith. tonight accidentally
shot James Donahue. the owner Of the
animal. inflicting a wound that may
prove fatal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-12
Passes Through Pittsburg.

Pittsburg May 11.-Prcsidcnt Roose-
Welt arrived. at LIP T. M, and left for
Washington 10 minutes later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-12
GREETINGS TO MRS. McKINLEY.
President Unable to Stop at Canton
Through Blundcr.

Canton. O.. May 11.-Prrsi dent
Roosevelt. TODAY. was disappointed be-
cause no arrangements had been made
to have the special train stop ut Can
ton. a letter was dropped off at tho
station to be delivered to Mrs. McI<in-
ley. The greeting, from the President
was as follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-12
Mrs. Mckinley.
Canton, Ohio.

Canton. Ohio.
Pray accept my hast wishes and
earnest hope thai you arc feeling VII
| never knew that the train was to
pass through Canton. until after il had
started from Chicago and l found chat
it WIS too late to change the schcd-
ule. otherwise I would have stopped
to see you in person.
May all blessings attend YOU.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-02-17
j. w. PHENICIE.
FOR SALE
BY THE UNDERSIGNED, ORDwAY COLO.

One acre, part of block 43; no improvements.
One acre, part of block 43, three room frame
house, cellar; good cistern; good barn;water
piped on premises.
One acre, part of block so; five room brick house;
bath room; bath tub; water piped into house; good
cistern; brick barn; coal house and chicken house.
Three and one-haf acres, part Of block 30; no
Improvements.
Fifteen lots in block 50.
Part of lot in block II; one story frame building
and furniture for restaurants; water plped INTO
house.
All in the city Of Ordway.
Also five acres ad .oining city Of Ordway; two
room frame house; q ,od ri$tern; chicken hou+e;too
house and cave all nnder fence and in cultivation.
Also seventeen certificates of stock in the Ord
way Trading Co. Send me bids on these.
,,,,n g.. Es@@AT G@Yo
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-02-17

Landlord Miller Of tho Eicasi,an has
grounds tOf .is.ing Ike a Texas steer
on account o. hts ~atsf apparatus T~o
men firing all Sunday nisn, did no: pre-
ssnt'ihs bursting Of pipes. Mf. Miller
would Ike To see the man ~ho Installed
the plan, frozen 10 death by beng tied To
oas Of the fadtaiofs-
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-02-17
County Commissioners.

Among the business transacted at
the late session was the following:
Road overseers. in addition to those
already appointed, We're named in the
following districts: Road district No.
Z. Chencho Cordova: No. 2, Oscar Pc
digo; No. II, Thomas T.. Spindle.
The contracts and bonds of DR.. 9.
II. waxham, of Sugar City and $. e.
Griffin. of Ordway, as county physi-
cinns were ordered approved and filed.
The appointments of G. II. Downer,
as deputy public trustee, and Ben
Williams, as deputy sheriff, We're ap-
proved.
The board visited the new state
county bridge west of La Junta. ana
the same was accepted. They also
went over the proposed route for a
new road leading from the new bridge
to West Holbrook, but nothing definite
was decided upon.
Board adjourned to Monday, March G.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-02-17
A Good Openino.

The owner of 100 acres of land wants
to secure the servicee of good farmer TO
take charge of the place this coming sea-
son. and longer, If the tenant proves him
self the right man. The tenant must
have a team and small outfit of farming
implements. The land is new bottom
land and is to be irrigated with pump and
gasoline engine. For further particulars
enquire at Enterprise Office. 35-tf
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-02-17
Knights of Pythias Special Meeting

Knights Of Pythias Special Meeting.
The K. P.'s on Monday night did
work in three degrees in the presence
of n fun attendance of the large and
growing membership. A feast of good
things followed. The outlook for the
increase of this, one of the leading
fraternal societies, is most excellent.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-02-17

Frank Green has purchased n new
home but not the one reported last
week. He has moved into the Bristoe
but has purchased the Doty
residence between Mrs. Els former
home and Leo Hammond's residence.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-02-17

Mrs. NJ. U. Randall has just closed
n $1,000 deal with a. p. Samples, get
ting a house and lot and some cash for
her 90 acre suburban place.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-02-17

FOR SALE.-Good Roadster Stallion
and Jack. Bargains if taken at once.
Call at Enterprise for further particulars.
55-tf
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-02-17

FARMERS wanting the best Of
Harness will find an extra large stock at
the Rocky Ford Trading Co. from which
to select. Specially low prices will be
given for the next so days.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-02-17

YOUNG MAN, fair education, wants
employment. S. A. Perea, Rocky Ford.
5Z-5ep
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-02-17
GARDEN SEEDS.
We have a large stock Of fine
western grown garden seeds.
The Rocky Ford Hardware Co..
opposite Post Office.
California Apple Boxes.

We have just received Of car load o
California Apple Boxes Of unusually fine
quality. Call and see theml and leave
YOUR orders. Rocky Ford Trading Co
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-02-17

Secure q Travel Accident Policy IN th
United States Casualty Company before
taking the train for the Worlds Fair or
elsewhere. Policy for $1,000 at cost Of
81 annually.-Mrs. Mary J. Anderson.
agent. llt
Call up 1872 White and order some
good Canon City coal.
58tf Stoap g. Green.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-02-17

FARMERS wanting the best Of Heavy
Harness Siil hnd a. extra large stock Al
the Rocky Ford Trading Co. from which
o select Specially los prices will b
given Tor the nsIt 80 days.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-02-17
Something Good.

Silver Brook Anthracite Coal at S o.5o
per ton. 30tf G. r. Daring.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-02-17

APPLES. all kinds. Genitian especially.
for sale by g. A. Jones, phone White 455
37-H
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-02-17

Ny catalogue Is not the largest
OF most complete but Il should
be In the hands Of every grower.
VIM. D. Ebbert.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-02-17

Oders from my old customers
svessse about ten times . large
= Iast year. why7 Good seed.
b. v. Bufrell.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-02-17

Train load Of Corn for sale by
Mil and Elevator Co. Get our
prices.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-02-17
DIMES INVESTED SAVE IS,

OS"I.J UNvCJICO VSVC w
Dimes invested In garden
seeds will save you dollars. A
Sood garden the best investment
loe health snd wealth. The
Rocky Ford Hardware Co.. oppo-
ste Post Office.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-02-17

FOR SALE. young horses: 2 French
coach filllss coming 3 and 4. full sisters
viii make = good all-purpose team. Al
so a few well marked Barred Rock
eoekrolls. bred from selected stock.
56-u F. 3. Bolles.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-02-17

Reports Of psddlsss 70 ths contrary
notwithstanding ws still have large sup
ply of spplss for sals as low prices ae-
eosdins 70 vaSistiss snd quality.
J. n. CaovtgY.
Faisvisw Fruit Farm.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-02-17

Man with sxpsrisnes In farming and
bsskseping wants situation. win give
all his time To sithsr or part TO the farm
and part 70 bsss. References exchanged.
Call at Entsrpriss ONCE, B7-0p
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-02-17

The Stsuifer Neat Market
wants to purchase your veal
calves At highest market. prices.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-02-17

Farmers that want good oak tan har-
ness should buy from the old harness
maker. D. n. Nicely. 37-+0p
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-02-17

aSent OF the "eIIs-rhrBo Ut blnBnaH'
Utah.
A letter from Miss Myra Ford to n
Rocky Ford friend brings the news
that Mrs. Ford and children are well
pleased with their new home In Fay
etteville. Ark. beautiful town of T.
900 in the Ozark mountains.
Ira Nicholes will be w. r. Dyes
ness. Mr.. Amos will be with him n
few weeks and will then begin to pre-
pare for honest work on. his newly ac-
quired farm.
Mrs. NJ. J. Baldwin. who has been
visiting with Mrs. C. X. Allen for few
weeks past, has returned to Pueblo
Ordway New Fra.
Mrs. A. p. Kouns and Mrs. C. o.
Waters have returned from n months
stay Mt lockwood. ohio. where they
were called by the serious illness of
their father, I. +. Gillen. whose sick
ness proved to be less dangerous than
feared. While Rocky Ford's climate n
part of the time recently has not been
up to the standard. the ladies are great
ly rejoiced to be home again. Their
trip east helns confirm what the En-
terprise has frequently said that after
Il few years residence in Colorado the
east Is deemed an unfit region for per-
nanent abode.
T. c. Stanley of Manzano1a last
week celebrated his 18th birthday.
And the old gentleman looks GOOD for
a dozen years more of useful life.
The Every Tuesday Rending Club
met with Mrs. A. l.. Kellopg this week
| st. Valentine was remembered aud
| each lady received large assortment
Of missives of varying degrees of the
sentimental and comical.
Miss Grace Babcock is expected
| home from Pueblo this week.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-23
COMMITTEES NAMED
BY THE ENDEAVORERS
Prominent Members of Order
Honored by Chairman of
the Convention.

SANTA BARBARA. June 22-The
morning session of the Christian En-
deavor convention was given over to de-
partmental work in floating hospital.
Christian citizenship and temperance sec
tions More than seven hundred dele
gates are in attendance and the conven-
tion was opened amid great enthusiasm.
President Leon v. Shaw announced the
appointment of the following committees:
Place of meeting-Brown, Los Angeles;
Schieffer. Santa Rosa; Brown, Stockton: Mrs
Foliett Pasadena Hall, Redlands. Miss Ar
mold. Alameda, and Miss Schumacher. San
Francisco.
Auditing-Baker San Jose; Miss Swerdfe-
ger, Santa Ana: Schwertzer.- Los Angeles; Miss
Porter, Artesia, and Miss Fraser. Coronado
Resofutions--Wise. San Francisco. McNunn
Santa Rosa; Graber, Chico: Wyman. Oakland; |;
Moote, Los Angeles; Miss Schuman. Los ArrSe-
less: Miss Boor. Santa Paula.
Busness=Merrtff, Los Angeles; Patterson.
Berkeley: Hatch, San Francisco, Rose san
Jose; Miss Goodwin, Fresno; Upton. Pasadena;
Miss White, Riverside.
The afternoon session of the Endeavor-
ers was largely taken up by speakers
Already the matter of the next place OF
meeting is attracting general attention,
with Berkeley apparently the favorite-
Rev. DR.. Chapman of Los Angeles spoke
on temperance at to-night's meeting. his
address being the feature of the days. s
programme
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-23
InSurgent Bands Burn Ar
menian Villages and En-
gage the Russian Troops
in Battle Frequently
BESIEGERS OF TWO
TOWNS REPULSED
Nearly Forty Thousand Tar
tars and Kurds Are in
the Field Against the
COsSacks of the Gar

ST. PETERSBUR, June 22.-Bands Of
insurgents in the district of Scharonkhau.
Province of Erivan, Trans-Caucasia, re-
Gently sacked and burned four Armenian
villages. Subsequently they surrounded
OianOraschau. The inhabitants of the
town repulsed the besiegers, killing lG0 Of
them. Troops stationed at the village or
khouloundian also repulsed an attack OF
The insurgents on that place, inflicting
enormous losses and capturing SO pris-
oners, d quantity of arms and black
standard.
The insurgent chiefs and Mullahs were
executed. Proclamations were found eX-
horting neighboring villages TO join in a
war against the common enemy
The agitation is spreading. A number
of Armenian villages, containing about
ZOO inhabitants, have been surrounded.
and skirmishes between the Tartars and
Kurds and the Russian troops are fire.
quent The villages Of Ouschi and Kis-
chyken have been burned. Five thou
sand Cossacks are expected from Baku to
aid in suppressing the rising.
The insurgents are estimated to num-
Der $1,000 men.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-23
MARRY FOURTH TINE
IN WINTER OF LIFE
Minister, Bride and Groom
and Witnesses ALI Past
Age of 60.
special Dispatch to The Call.

TACOMA, June 22.-Yesterday at Pa
louise, Talbot Ingraham and Mrs. Lucy
Pugh were married. The groom is Y
years old and the bride 81. The two wit
nesses. Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Shelton, are
rs and II years old respectively. Rev.
Mr.. Shreve, pastor of South Methodist
church, who is 65 years old, performed
the ceremony. Both OF the contracting
parties and both of the witnesses have
been married three times before To add
still further to the quaintness of the we'd
ding, bride and groom first met and
started their courtship last fall at the
marriage of Mrs. j. W. Shelton, who is
sister of yesterdays bride
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-23
FRANCHISE Is DENIED
TO SOUTHERN PACIFIC
Mayor of Fresno Will Not
Allow Dangerous Side
Tracks in City.

FRESNO, June 22.-Mayor w Parker
Lyon announced this evening that he
would not sign a franchise asked by the
Southern Pacific Company for the priv
iege Of placing a number OF sidetracks
along Monterey street until the company
had given him satisfaction that il would
construct viaducts at Tulare and Fresno
streets, two of the principal crossings in
the city. The Mayor says that the rail-
road has been promising for years to put
The two crossings into proper shape and
that the promises have siur been kept
He said tonight: IF the railroad is to
get privileges from the city while / am
Mayor il viii have TO give the city some
thing in return. I don't propose TO allow
dangerous crossings to exist when il is
the railroads duty TO the city to make
them safe"