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The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-22
FIRST HUMAN FLY a.:
DIES OF OLD. ACE
Eyentful Life Of Circus Performer
Comes to Peaceful "
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Special to The Journal,

special 70 IuS JOuIud4.
Madison, 80 Wis, July 21:-Charles
this country, father and head of the
once widely known Bliss family Of pre-
mier circus performers, is dead at his
home, after long illness due to paraly-
sis and advanced age
Until he was stricken with paralysis
fourteen years ago he could get out and
do amazing physical stunts.
He started out in the show business
as a young boy, running away from
his home in Boston, and joining circus
with which he first starred as rope
walker. He rapidly developed into an
all around athlete and acrobat.
as the family increased each child was
carefully trained and finally the Bliss
family Of seven premier acrobats was
eagerly sought by all circus managers.
The family travelled all over this coun-
try and in many foreign lands.
Many years ago, when he trained
during the winter season in this city,
he and two other young men organized
robats, each working under different
names.
The three brothers formed COM
pact that if they ever separated and
one died and the other two ever met in
the place where the first one. was
buried, the two who were. alive should
visit the grave and turn a backward
somersault over the mound. Finally the
separation came, one died and was
buried here. --%
Years after the other two brothers
met here by accident and remembering
their pledge went to the cemetery and
solcmnly carried out their compact. The
spectacle of two old gray-haired men
turning backward somersaults over q
grave in a cemetery so shocked an ac
cidental spectator that the story finally
leaked out.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-22
sTEEREO into Sins
BY OTHERS He SAYS
Former Chicago Court Clerk Says
Lawyers and Nurse Ruined
Him.

Special to The Journal.
Chicago, July 21.-Charles h. Brad.
lev, for more than twenty years cn1ei
deputy clerk of the circuit court, ana
the man who initiated John. A. Cooke
into the workings of that office, told
story of his own life TO-DAY.
news. practicing in the COURTS found 1t
expedient to steer his way and enable
him to keep a trotting horse and an ex-
pensive establishment. He told Of Jug
Cling court records, OF a conspiracy In
which he had voluntarily blackened his
character so that he might marry
third wife.
"I was married forty years ago to
nv first wife, and lived with her until
she died in 1895. Ten years before
that my wife's sister, Emma Shumway,
then only Il years old, came to live
with us. Her mother was dead and
she had no other place to live.
Turns Girl from Home.
When my wife died I made up my
brought to the house Miss Edith Pro
BETA trained nurse. Miss Probett
: was a beautiful woman, large and hneIy
formed. She fell in love with me, or
~ me. It was not long until she be-
gan telling me stories about Miss Shum-
way. I would not believe them at
frst, but Miss Probett went to a gyspy
fortuneteller, told her the scandal she
had told me, and then got me to, 20 to
the gypsy and have my palm read.
~ went and heard the same story
which 1 had heard from Miss Probett;;
I drove home as fast as [ could and
drove Miss Shumway into the street.
Where she went I don't know"
He followed Miss Probett to Los
Angeles and they were married Jan.
l6, 1899. They arrived in Chicago Jan.
~21. Within nine days, he says, he
discovered the plot of which he and
Miss Shumway had been victims.
Drives Wife Away.
"Then the anger which had driven
Miss Shumway from my home surged
over me- Bradley declares, "but this
time it was directed at my wife, and
I drove her from my house and sent
for the woman whom / had wronged
Shortly after I arranged for divorce
I married Miss Shumway, and she Is
now my wife,
The second wife, who brought suit
to set aside divorce, which Brad
ley secure under an assumed name and
at a secret hearing before Judge Jab
berts. tells a different story. She says
he represented to her that the present
Mrs Bradley threatened him with
prosecution for bigamy when he re
turned from the wedding in Los An
geles She says she agreed,~tp a di
vorce to appease this woman.s,,.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-22
BANKS WANT A WOMAN
Jennie Anderson Is Claimed to Hav
Obtained Draft by Fraud.

For the first time in it's history, the
protective committee Of the Minnesota
Bankers association has a warning no.
tice out about a woman. The card
statese that draft No. 1887, issued by
the First National bank of Bemidii on
the First National Of Minneapolis to
Jennie Anderson, for $1,40O was OBJ
tained by fraud.
Arrest Of the woman is asked. She
is described as about 81 years old, dark
complexion, short black hair. usually
scurled, dark eyes, not good looking, five
feet four inches tall, 125 pounds.
with one Charles Schroeder, FIVE feet
ten inches in height, $50 pounds, black
hair. smooth shaven or small moustache.
Thomas Bailey, sheriff at Bemidii, is
looking for the couple.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-22
SOCIETY WOMAN GETS
MASTER PILOTS LICENSE
Mrs. Ogden McClurg Passes Examine
tion and Becomes First Full-Fledged.
Woman Navigator of Great Lakes.

Chicago, July 21.-Mrs. Ogden Nc
Clurg Of this city, a daughter in law of
the late General McClurg, and promi-
nent in society, was today given a pa
per bestowing the rank Of captain, pilot
and master on the chain Of Great Lakes.
Mrs. McClurg is the first woman to re-
ceived this distinction on the Great
Lakes. She is now the captain Of the
Sea Fox, the McClurg yacht, boat Of
seventy-four tons.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-22

" !, The automobilists who dwell in the
row Of duplex houses on Nicollet above
Twenty fourth street, famous for its au-
tomobiles and babies, are moving into
a new cooperative garage, established
on the site Of the barn. which formerly
# Fire worked havoc with the old barn,
and it's store of wheeled things last win
ter has. since been roosting disconsolate-
ly on the back porch railings The own
ers Of the stable has come to the rescue
Of the distressed fatters with a
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-22

GROWTH OF EIGHTH WARD
CROWDS POLLING PLACES.
Alderman Walkers Ordinance Creating
Two New Districts Relieves Situation
Caused by Great Increase in Popula-
ton Story Of Ancient Gerrymander
Is Incident Of Redistricting.

At the last city council meeting,
Alderman Platt B. Walker was respon-
sible for an ordinance changing the
boundary lines Of the voting districts,
or precincts as they are generally called
of the eighth ward. That section Of
the city is. almost exclusively resi-
.dence district and the growth in popu-
lation there has been phenomenal. The
records Of the building Inspector show
that since Jan. l., 1900, .2,047 permits
have been issued for new structures to
be built in the eighth ward, in addition
to more than half that number, of per-
mits for alterations and repairs.
Of these permits l,843 were for new
residences and the balance for barns
ceed by a large margin the record made
by any other ward for the same period.
During the last two years the thirteenth
ward, however, has constructed approx
mately as many new homes as the
eighth: altho the total costs of the build.
ings were materially less.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-22
!. The eREDISTRlCTED EIGHTH WARD

ing no increase in the total vote polled
at the last election compared with the
one held eight years previous. The
western part of the ward has secured a
large share Of the increase In popular
the he first six districts shows that there
was only 120 votes difference between
the records of 1900 and 1904 In the
other seven districts, however, there
was an increase of more than $50 votes.
Voters Have to Wait.
During the last two years the growth
of the eighth ward has far exceeded all
past records. Accordingly, it has be-
come e! imperative to proyiSde voting fasla s
western districts. Four hundred votes
have been considered the limit that
should be polled in any district. In
the last election six districts in the
eighth ward largely exceeded that NUM-
ber. In many cases voters were COM
PEELED to walk eight or ten blocks and
then wait one or two hours to get a
chance to vote.
How Districts Are Formed.
The new fourteenth district was con-
structeded by taking ten blocks
from the western side of the seventh
district and eleven blocks from the
eastern part OF the twelfth together
with four southern blocks from the
tenth. The fifteenth is the western
half of the old eleventh district.
Hennepin avenue being the boundary
line. The fourth. fifth and sixth were
enlarged by changing the line north and
south from First avenue to Nicollet.
| This makes corresponding decrease in
| the size Of the seventh, eighth and
ninth districts. These various changes
| eoualize both the amount of territory,
and the total vote polled in each dis
| trict
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-22

fireproof garage, large enough to ac-
commo date s seven utonobi les. &. This
building is constructed along the most
approved lines for benzine buggy sta
3bies. and is the. pride and joy Of the
as flats. Il 'ssg Sss &
The roll Of those who are stabling
their space annihi tors sin the new gas
Wilcox, Dr. Archa E. Wilcox, John
Shaw, Sewell Andrews, Denman John
son, DR.. George II. Roberts. T. j. Nc.
Gill and +. D. Blakely.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-22
WELLER COMING WEST
Elected to Chair Of Greek In the Uni
verAty Of Iowa.
Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal.
Iowa City, Iowa, July 21.-Rev.
Charles Heald Weller Of New Haven,
Conn.,, rector of Hopkins school, a Y ale
preparatory institution, has been
elected to. the chair Of Greek in the
University of. Iowa. 81. s*ss
The johnson county republican con-
gressional convention instructed, It's del
egation for the denominations Of Albert
Dawson in the second district.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-22
RARE DISEASE FATAL
Eeukemia Kills James w. Duncan
Prominent Chicago Democrat.
Euecial to The journal.

Prominent Chicago Democrat.
Specia1 to The journal.
IL Chicago, July 21-James W. Duncan,
one Of the leaders of the democratic
party in Illinois, and prominent among
Today after ten days illness, aged 81
years.
The disease which brought death to
Mr.. Duncan was leukemia, concerning
which medical science knows little. It
! }auses multiplication of the white cor,
puscles Of the blood, producing fatal
blood weakness. Noise distressed Mr..
Duncan to such an extent that for sew
eral days Mayor Dunno had Prairie
avenue closed to traffic in the block
u ha front of the Duncan home.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-22
OILS START FIRE
New House Is Damaged Thru sponta-
neous Combustion.

- Fire caused by spontaneous combus-
zion damaged the second floor Of a new
dwelling at 3127 Dupont avenue s early
last evening The flames started in q
room on the second floor, where the
paints and oils had been stored. The
loss was nominal and the house was not
occupied q. ss
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-22
How Districts Are Formed.
..The North Coast Limited -

'tThe North Coast Limited
splendidly illustrated booklet tell.
ing about one of the finest trains in the
world; daily between st. Paul, Minne-
apoIis and the great Pacific Northwests
You ought to read it; It g free. Call
senger agent, Northern Pacific railways
Minneapolis, MINI.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-22
MARRIAGE ANNIvERsARY.

MRS. % John A. Engiund celebrated tie tie
twentieth anniversary of their mar
riage today. Mr.4Englund is one Of the
pioneers Of Kittsoff. county, having ar
rived here in 1883.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-22
Obligation to Veterans.

In a few weeks the veterans of the G. A. r.
will be marching thru our streets. ranks rap
idly thinning, still carrying the nag, no star
efaced, preserved by their valor and sacri-
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-22

The German emperor is fond of Mexican coffee
md now Is said to drink no other.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-22
POISON IN STOMACH
Special to The Journal.

=. + Committed Suicide.
Special TO The Journal.
Hastings. Mimi, July 21:-Drs. A. NJ.
Adsit and II. II. Hazeltine found strych-
nine at an autopsy, in the stomach Of
John Weber, proprietor of the Weber
house, today. Whether the poison was
taken accidentlly or not is unde
termined. l.. a
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-22

The nounder is an Industrious fsh, and lays
1000, ,OOO eDDa rsar-
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-22
Growth in West Part.

Growth in West Part.
The eastern part of the eighth ward
was the first to be thickly settled and
there have been comparatively few
changes in the last five years. The
districts are small, some Of them show
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-05-09
INSURE YOUR CROPS.

St. Paul Fire & Marine Ins. Co.
will continue to write insurance
this year on growing crops. The
only Stock Co. doing hail business.
Walter Cushenbery will take ap'
plications at Medicine Lodge and i.
will solicit business in the country,
or see me at Waldron Chase's farm
in Elwood township
C. w. SELBY,
Hardtner, Kans.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-05-09

G. w. F0uts, Postmaster at Riverton
H.. nearly lost his life and was robbed
or all comfort. according to his letter,
which says: For 20 years had chron ic
liver complaint. which led osuch So
we're case of jaundice that even my finger
nails turned yellow: when nv doctor
prescribed Electric Bitters; which cur
cd me and have kept me we'll for eleve en-
years" Sure cure for Biliousness. Neu.
ralgia. Weakness and all Stomach, Liv,
or, Kidney and Bladder arrangements.
A wonderful Tonic. At Young Drug
store so cents.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-05-09

Mrs. q. toerger this week sold her
residence to Dell Morgan of Barber
county. Mr.. Morgan also has purchas.
ed an interest in his brother, Charles.
horse and mule sales barn. This barn
does large business In buying and
shipping of horses, both locally and in
the eastern markets. The property
purchased is across the street west of
the mentioned barn. Dell expects to
move to the city soon.--Harper Advo
cate.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-05-09

About three fourths of the town
ship trustees have filed their re-
turns with the county clerk and he
expects all of them to be in this
week. The statutory limit expires
tomorrow. Returns so far receiv-
ed show quite an increase over last
years population and assessed val
uation. Barber is growing.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-05-09

Mesdames S. l. Field, Samuel
Griffin, c. w. Ellis w. r. FORSYTH
and Misses leila Thomas and Mar
garet kernohan went to Wichita
Monday to attend the Eastern
Star Grand Lodge.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-05-09

A. I. & Q. =. RY. TIME CARD.
LEAVE. .,n,
$50 ?. N. MEDICINE LODGE. KAs. s:sSP y
No train service on Sundays. -
lI:O6 train makes connection with A. RI. &
Q. r. Tor Hazeiton, Kiowa, Alva, WOODWARD
anu an points in Panhandle, and with Wichi-
Ia, Kansas City and points east
--5s4o Train connects at Attica for points
south. Oklahoma, Texas. East bound passen-
Esrs taxing this train must remain over
night at Attica and leave at $40 A. NJ.
r. A. EDGAR, Agent.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-05-09
To Owners Of Cows. I.

For the inconvenience of cow owners.
the undersigned will keep his Herd
Bull, Highland Chief.n at his. home
farm until July LIST, 1906. Service fee
81. If paid at time of service. Other
wise SI.50 WIN. L. CoRyELL.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-05-09

Parties who want normal board
ers should notify County Superin-
tendent Lake at once, stating num-
Der and rates. Normal begins June
9Th and closes the 18th.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-05-09

Mrs. A, o, Walker, who has been Wis.
iting several weeks with her parents.
DR. and Mrs b E. Burney, departed
on Tuesday of last week for visit in
eastern Kansas Ezvn tSer ce she will
return 10 her home at Loyesand, Colo.
RADIO.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-05-09

FOR RENT:-Globe Hotel, Sharon,
Kansas. Newly furnished, painted and
papered. Call on or address J.D. Fair,
Sharon, Kansas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-05-09

The Index and st. Louis Semi Week
lyRepublic one year, SITS.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-05-09

The Ladies Aid of the M. E.
church are preparing to give a Jap
anese Rose Tea at the home of
Mrs. Palmer. Date will be an
nounced next week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-05-09

Miss Gertrude Stevens went to WIch.
ita last week to spend the summer with
Mrs. &. @. Chandler.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-05-09

When suspecting consumption or any
other lung trouble do not fail to consult
DIR. Kociell. The sooner you come the
better for you.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-05-09

j. A. White, assisted by his son, Had,
have begun business in the new restau-
rant on North Main. Give them a
share of your patronage. They will
treat you right.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-05-09

j. Harry Gay, Ophthalmic Optician,
at Hotel Grand on Tuesday morning.
May 18th, remaining one full week.
All eye examinations free. Office open
all day. All are invited.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-05-09

The Modern Woodmen will meet in
regular session tonight. If you are a
member you should attend.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-05-09

]. E. Woodward and wife are
now located in .Thos. Ksnney's
property west of the opera block.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-05-09

DIR. Il. Z. McAllister, resident dentist.
Office oyer Citizens State Bank.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-05-09

Melvin Thompson has begun to as
cend the ladder of journalistic fame
lie is "devil'' in the Cresset office and
shows marked ability.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-05-09

Karl Egner, brother of Mrs. J. W.
Thompson, has been employed at Lu.
aliens bakery
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-05-09

The new soda fountain and ice
creamparlor at Luallen's will drive
away the blues. Try the remedy.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-05-09

All kinds of Garden seeds-in Bulk
and package. Alfalfa seed and Millet
seed.-Chase Hdw. Co.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-05-09

Listers. Cultivators, Drills, Plows-
single and double row cultivators IN
fact anything you want in the agricul.
tural implement line. We can interest
you.-Chase Hdw. Co.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-05-09

Bige Osborn has gone to Beaver City,
Ok, to work in G. @. Chambers bank
at that place.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-05-09

Every pair of Noyes u Norman shoes
guaranteed at Ii. L. Woodward & Sons
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-05-09

Charley Schmidt,s son of VIM. Schmidt,
who has been very i'll with rheumatism
for several months, has almost com
pletely recovered.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-05-09

IL. t. Woodward & Son are exclusive
agents for the celebrated o. B. Flour
the best brand on the market. 1t IS
popular with all who use it. Try a sack.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-05-09

Kansas farms for sale, by VIC. AL.
ford, at HaZeltOn, Kans., at reasonable
prices.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-05-09
$15O REWARD: T Essss An 4

Association, sub-order No. 81, will pay q re.
ward of $50 for arrest and conviction of any.
one guilty of grand larceny, and $50 for con-
on deposit in Citizens State Bank to pay re.
ward; The Association also hereby gives no
tice that 1t will employ ali necessary means to
rtg1dly enforce the state gaue laws and pro.
hibit hunting, fishing and tresspassing upon
all lands owned or controlled by the mem
bers of the said above order. By order of
Sub-Order No. 81, A. H. T. A. Barber county.
Kansas.
The above offer applies only to cases in
which property is stolen from members of
this order
JAMES G. GARTEN, President
l.. s. MCELWAIN. Secretary
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-05-09
CHASE HARDWARE COMPANY

are putting on the market some at.
tractive goods at attractive prices. Call
and investigate.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-05-09

Mrs. w. M. Covert and Miss Mary
visited at Hutchinson last week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-05-09

For SALE-5oo bushels of Orange
Cane SEEDS. w. Alfred & Son,
Sharon, Kansas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-05-09

j. b. Gano was at Enid and other
Oklahoma points on railroad business
last week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-05-09

DR.. Pepoon of Mingona township has
cane seed fOf sale.