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M'KINNEY, TEXAS, THURSDAY, MAY 16,1901.
VOL. 18, NO. 15.
TheHizaneas iirl taintnes« 'ront which
vomert suffer may be due to one of
several causes. Rut the most common
cause is disease of the delicate womanly
organism. The storv of Mrs Brown
tola lo her letter below, gives « fair
example of the conditions under which
so many womer work: " / had a tick
kemdmche nearly all the u as to rveak
mround my waist 'ould hardly heat any-
thing to touch me
I would work a lit
tie while and then
lie down a while."
Failing to obtain
more than tempor-
ary relief from bet
doctor's treatment.
Mrs Brown began
the use of Doctor
Pierce's Favorite
Prescription, with
the usual result—a
complete cure
Dr Pierce's Fa-
vorite Prescription
I* the best medicine _
for the cure of dis- ~ _
eases peculiar to women l« * <tabli«bes
regularity, dries offend"? drains. heal<
inflammation ^nd ulceration and cures
female weakness It makes *eak women
Strong, sick women well
"A few years jtri • severely wifh
female w tnrw anrf h?<1 at tini** ilrradfiii
p*io< " writes Mr*. Marv v Brown of Crrswcll
Harford Co.. Maryland "I wrnt to mv 'tortor.
and h- jfavr me tn^dictnr which did mr roo<1
for a while, but I would wor*e icam [ h.i<l
a Mck headache nearly all the time was *«•
weak around tnv wat«.t could h.irdK f>ear any
thing to touch me M\ feet would • old
and : contd hardly do mv work I would work
a while and then lie down a whilr . com
alete'v run down Suffered from ili^acrr^ahle
aischaixe .in«i also <evtrr pain*. at times \fie:
using fo e bolt Irs of Dr Pierce* Favorite I're
•rription. thr«e of hi* Coldrn Medical I i«<-ov
try and one vial of Dr Pierce « Pl-n-aui I'H
lets, and following the advice yon jjav regard-
ing the Lotion Tablet* 1 can trulv >a> that I
•m cured The doctor said ;1 was utrnnr -It*
aase I had "
Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser, in paper covers is sent free on
receipt of 21 one cent stamps to pav
expense of mailing only, or if cloth
bound volume is desired send ~,i stamps
Address Dr R V Pierce Buffalo N V
lqne star lines.
DR. BURLESON DIES
The Noted Baptist Clergyman De-
parts ThU life*
BAPTIZED GEN. SAM HOUSTON
BANKERS AT HOUSTON.
Thay Hold Their Seventeenth Session 'i
the Bayou City.
4ad Maty 0titer Neted Texans, and for Over
Half a Ceitary Preached and la-
gaged Hi Educational Work.
Alice high school has closed.
Denison ha* a curfew ordinance.
First National bank of Trenton is
doing business.
May term of Cnited States court is
In session at San Antonto
The remains of a newly born white
male infant were found in a yard at
Pnris.
Judge Reagan will make an addrec*
at the Confederate reunion at Mem-
phis.
D. T Kimball s house was blown
down near Pittsburg and five members
of the family injured
Webb county voted in favor of an
issuance of 125,000 in bond? to crect
• new jail at Laredo
Several of the state institution® will
use oil for fuel ani are putting in
burners to that end
While cooking s'ipner at Blossom.
Lamar county. Miss Fffie SJoone was
seriously burned
Another troop has been added to
the Twelfth cavalry now being re-
cruited at Fort Sam Housion.
During the revival at. the Floyd
•treet Methodist church. Dallas there
were seventy-five conversions
Hon. D. G. Hill has hern appointed
county judge of Taylor county to suc-
ceed the late .Judge Christenberry.
At Rural Shade. Navarro county, W.
M. Francis was shot to death at the
residence of his son. The latter sur-
rendered .
Peter Bozetti. a miner, went to sleep
on the Texas and Pacific railway
track near Strawn. and was run over
and killed
The grand lodge of the Sons of Her
mann was held at LaGrange. with a
large attendance and considerable busi-
ness transacted
The attorney general's office has ap-
proved an issue of $34,000 worth of
Van Zanzt county courthouse and jail
refunding bonds.
Not a building at Thornton escaped
the fury of the recent storm Roofs
were damaged and in many cases al-
most demolished.
A six-months old infant of J. L.
Jordan at Roxton. Lamar county,
swallowed a twenty-two caliber cart-
ridge with no ill effects
Ren McCullough camp of ex-Confed-
erates. at Decatur, had an old fiddlers
contest. There were eight contestants
and each received a prize.
The Rosen baum Grain company of
Chicago, capital stock $500,000. Texas
office. Fort Worth, has been licensed
to do business in the state.
The entire force in the machine
shops of the Cotton Belt In Tyler are
now working ten hours a day. This
rule went into effect on May 1.
Lawrence, the 12-year-old son of
Eugene Sibley, and Roland, the 10
year-old son of Frank Sibley, were
drowned in Spring creek near Vic-
toria.
Rev. J. M. Biard died at Paris, aged
§4 years. He was a well known
clergyman of the Christian denomina-
tion, and was formerly a member of
the legislature.
The court of criminal appeals has
affirmed the death Sentence of Thomas
Ballard, colored, from Brazoria coun-
ty, con^cted of the murder of a Bo-
hemian farmer. •
Henry William tob Aldehoff. a na-
tive of Pronto, but a resident of Dal-
p—ed away fn that
years. He was a noted
of his pupils being
Waco, Tex., May 15.—At 3 o'clock
Tuesday morning Rev. Rufus C. Burle-
son, D. D., LL. D., president emeritus
of Baylor university, died in the 78th
year of his age. While on a trip to
Limestone county a month ago on
ehurch business, the doctor caught a
cold and grip ensued. He began sink-
ing Sunday at noon, and by exerting
great will power kepi death at bay for
many hours. He died with a bright,
sympathetic smile ilumining his face,
his eyes fixed to the last on his wife,
children and friends.
Dr. Burlesoa's career as a minister
and educator is part of th history of
Texas, with which he has been identi-
fied since 1848. His widow, who was
Miss Jenkins, and his two children,
Mrs. Morris and Richard A. Burleson,
have been the recipients of telegrams
of condolence from all parts o? the
country.
Dr. Rufus Columbus Burleson was
born Aug. 7, 1823, at Decatur. Ala. His
parents were Jonathan A. and Eliza-
beth Burleson, the father being first
cousin to Dr. ffHward Burleson, the
great Indian fighter and hero of the
Texas war of independence. Dr. Burle-
son's brothers were Richard Byrd
Burleson of Waco and Aaron Bvrleson
of Arkansas, both of whom are dead.
Two of his sisters, namely, Mrs. W. D.
Williams of Waco and R. J. Sibley of
Mississippi, are dead. Three sisters
are living, namely. Mrs. S. B. Hum-
phreys, Mrs. Mary A. Staten and Mrs.
Mattie H. Orr, the first two of Waco
and the last named of Alabama.
Dr. Burleson was educated at the
Nashville (Tenn.) university, graduat-
ing in 1840, and began the ministry
as a Baptist preacher that year. In
1847 he took the theological and liter-
ary course In the Baptist college at
Covington. Ky.. and in 1848 came to
Texas and began his career as a mis-
sionary and educator. In 1853 he was
united in marriage to Miss Georgia
—enklns of Independence. In 18 V Bay-
lor university was moved from Inde-
pendence. Washington county, to Waco
and united with Waco university, the
name Baylor university being retained.
Dr. Burleson was elected president and
under his administration the univer-
sity flourished.
Three years ago Dr. Burleson was
elected president emeritus and retired
on full pay. His life work was Bay-
lor university, and that great institu-
tion is a monument to his genius and
industry.
During the war he was a chaplain in
the Confederate army and as such won
the love of the regiment with which
he was associated.
While in the active ministry he
baptised many distinguished men,
among them Gen. Sam Houston, Gen.
Wflllam Chambers, Col. Thomas J.
Goree, Col. W. B. Denson, Hon. C. R.
Breedlove, Col. J. M. Anderson, Hon.
A E Long. Rev. E. Klefer, D. D.. and
Rev. William B. Bagby. Two supreme
Judges, A. S. Lipscomb and S. P. Don-
ley. and Gov. L. S. Ross. Gen. James
and i'on. W. E. Davis.
The doctor began preaching in the
earliest days of the statehood of Texas
and in nearly all the towns and vil-
lages of Texas he at some time in his
life filled pulpits, l'he alumni of Bay-
lor. numbering thousands, held him in
highest reverence.
Houston, Tex., May 15.—The seven-
teenth annual meeting of the Texas
Bankers' asociatlon began Tuesday
morning at Turner hall, in this city.
There was a good attendance. The
opening session was hoored by the
uresence of about thirty ladies. The
meeting was called to order by Presi-
dent Down, who introduced Rev. Wife
liam H. Leavelle of the First Presby-
terian church, who invoked the bless-
ings of the Divinity upon the members
President Down then presented
Mayor John D. Woolford, who briefly
conveyed to the members a warm wel-
come.
After a few preliminary words, the
president called upon Mr. G. A. Levi
of Victoria to respond to the remarks
of Mayor Woolford. Mr. Levi, in an
earnest manner, respnded in eompli-
centary terms of Houston and her peo-
ple. President Down theu delivered
his annual address.
Under the head of reports. Hon J.
W. Blake, chairman of the committee
on officers* reports, made a few re-
marks. indicating that conditions were
satisfactory.
A resolution was adopted unani-
mously to appropriate $100 for the
Jacksonville fire sufferers.
The subject of "Fidelity Pond and
the Reward Fund"' was discused at
considerable length. It brought out
the fact that there is an arrangement
of reciprocal character between the
state banks of Missouri and the fidelity
companies, whereby a mutual benefit
accrued, which materially lessened the
cost to members of the association and
at the same time gave gilt-edge secX-
ity.
Mr. C. Spencer of the National Fidel-
ity company of New York was called
upou for a short talk.
Mr. O. Austin of the Missouri Bank-
ers' association, was tailed on. as Mis-
souri inaugurated the repicrocai plan,
to explain it. He did so, showing
where came in the saving to the asso-
ciation of bankers. It was stated that
Nebraska. Kansas and two or three
other states bad gone into the arrajce-
mect.
JENKINS IN CHARGE
Has Been *worn in as Oklahoma's
Chief executive.
GOVERNOR PLEADS m PEACE
APPEAL FOR AID.
JMkloavillc Relief Association Addr
the People of the Ualoa.
tgd Promises to Endeavor to Bring the Same
About Among the Republicans in the
Territory at Once.
Slain From Amhmh-
I.ake Charles. La , May 15.—Deputy
Sheriff J, L, Wharton of Oakiale ar-
rived on Monday night's Watkins
train and landed Kd Strether and Os-
car Dyer in jail, charged with the
murder of John Bruce. The murder
was committed from ambush. All the
men concerned were employed by the
Calcasieu River Tram company and
boarded at headquarters, two nr. les
west -jf Oakdale Bruce ha<3 been there
about two weeks.
'.'al'ed Rot.
Denver. Colo., May 15.—The Ameri-
can Federation of Musicians now in
convention here has adopted resolu
tions introduced by O. H. Wheeler of
Kansas City characterizing ragtime
tunes as "unmuskal rot," and pledg
ing members of the federation to
"make every effort to suppress and to
discourage the playing and publication
of such musical trash."
It was decided to hold the next an
nual meeting at Buffalo.
Ilfinrwl I mprarl lc t>le
Berlin. May 15.—Government circle*
furnish denial that any negotiations
are going on between Austria and Ger-
many for a European commercial
league against the United States. The
idea is regarded as Impracticable.
Andrew D. White, the United States
ambassador, and Frank H. Mason, the
United States onsul general, were in-
'
terviewed. They both said they had
not heard of any negotiations In on-
nection with the league referred to.
Guthrie. Ok., May 14.—Gov. C. M.
Barnes closed his four years as gover-
nor of Oklahoma Monday and Hon. W.
M. Jenkins, who has been secretary
of state for four years, was inaugur-
ated the fifth governor of the terri-
tory, the oath of office being adminis-
tered at 3 o'clock by Chief Justice Bur-
ford of the territorial supreme court.
The last official act of Gov. Barnes
was the issuing of a memorial day-
proclamation at noon, which was also
his first official act when he assumed
the office four years ago.
The four years of Gov. Barnes' ad-
ministration have been years of great
prosperity and progress for Oklahoma,
and Gov. Barnes has been most active
in heralding the progress and possi-
bilities of the territory to the world,
establishing public and private credit
at home and abroad, attracting the
favorable attention of the nation,
bringing great immigration and influx
of capital, until Oklahoma is looked
upon as one of the most in\iting fields
in the nation for the hum-seeker and
investor.
The attendance at the inaugural
ceremonies was fully 20.000. every
railway bringing in special trains
loaded with visitors, and the parade
was a magnificent spectacle, embrac-
ing bands of music, militia. Confeder-
ate veterans, Grand Army of the Re-
public, supreme «ourt, territorial and
county officials ami hundreds of pri-
vate vehicles passing through the
streets, that were a waving set of flags
and bunting.
The inaugural ceremonies took place
on the public square After an invoca-
tion by Bishop Brooke, tiov Barnes
made a bri^f address, which was a
most happy effort an<! was received
with great enthusiasm by the throng
which packed the square Gov. Jen-
kins then took the oath of office and
delivered his address
He said his every desire and effort
should always be for the best wel'are
Oklahoma, the magnificent young
territory of which ail were so proud.
While he was governor and at the head
of affairs he was but the servant of
the people, and he desired to hear
them and consult them t>n all affairs
of public welfare. His door would al-
ways be oprn and the most humble
citizen welcome. He had no promises
to make beyond that he would do his
best to bring about harmony in the
Republican party and to promote the
welfare of the territory. When he
made appointment to office he would
consider a man's fitness and his true
Republicanism, not nis connection
with any faction His policy would be
to do the most good for the greatest
number, and he desired the hearty co-
operation of all good citizens at all
times.
Hon. William Grimes of Kingfisher
was then sworn in as secretary of
state and made a brief address, after
which Judge A. R. Musseiler of Perry
delivered the oration of the day. Fol-
lowing the inaugural Gov. and Mrs.
Jenkins held an informal reception at
the executive office and during the two
hours received over two thousand call-
ers.
Jacksonville, Fla., May 14.—At a
meeting of the executive • inmittee of
the Jacksonville Relfr associatlot
the decision was arrived t that the
amount of money bo far contributed
for the relief of the fire sufferers wa*
far from adequate to m««t the de
mands. President Garner of the Re
lief association, Bishop Weed of the
Episcopal diocese of Florida a'rf
Mayor Bowden were appointed a com-
mittee to issue an address to the peo
pie of the United States. The com
uiittee issued the following:
To the People of the United States
We. the undersigned, represent ng th<2
people of Jacksonville, wish to ex-
press to the people of the United
States the heartfelt gratitude of the
people of this city for the way in
which they have responded to our
needs. The relief committee of
Jacksonville sent out a statement
some days ago in answer to the nu
merous inquiries which the commit
tee has received. It was then too
soon to estimate the extent of th
damage or to estimate the extent o
the needs of the people. It is now ten
days since the great fire, and we are
beginning to realize the greatness o'
the calamity which has befallen us.
We have received many generous do
nations in the way of supplies of
food and clothing, but we find our-
selves confronted with the need ot
clearing away the debris and main-
taining order and discipline, trying to
prevent sickness and caring for those
who are s*rk. It is impossible to ren
dcr 10.000 or more people homeless
without extreme suffeiing: it is im-
possible to meet all the cases of need
at once. The sanitary condition o.
this city must be perfected and main
tained and until we have the aid of
the charitable people of the I nited
States we are compelled to acknowl-
edge our inability to cope fully with
the situation Only those who hav^
been in the city and can realize the
nature of the distress of many who
have been turned out of houses and
homes can appreciate the danger of
sickness from the huddled condition
of the people, making the situation
here alarming. It will take a very
large amount of money at the small
est estima'e to care for the n^eds o'
the people and put the city In a
proper codnition. Our duty compels
us to call upon the generous and al-
ways ready people of this country to
a>siEt in this our need
C. E. GARNER.
Chairman.
J T BOWDEN
Mayor.
E J WEED.
Bishop of Florida.
Wondmrii of lb* World.
Plan.
London, May 15.—According to a
dispatch from Pietermaritzburg to the
Daily Mail, Lord Kitchener is aty>ut
to try a new plan of burning the
veldt in order to compel the Boers to
surrender.
Columbus. O.. May 15.—The fourth
biennial session of the sovereign camp
of I he Woodmen of the World con-
vened here. Delegates representing
twenty-one states were present. Ad-
dresses of welcome were made by Sec-
retary of State I^aylin, Mayor Hinkle
and Secret&ry of Board of Trade Bas-
: sell.
Clark a t'urrhan+r.
New York, May 15.—The World says
that Senator W. A. Clark, who is now
abroad, was a large purchaser of Union
Pacific stock, and that these purchases
were made in behalf of the Hill-Mor-
gan syndfeate. The World also says:
"An immense battle is now on for
control of Union Pacific, the fight be-
ing retaliatory by Morgan against the
Harriman syndicate for the latter's
struggle to wrest the Northern Pacific
from the Hill-Morgan crowd."
Will 4 Id.
New York, May 15.—At the monthlv
, meeting of the managers of the Do-
mestic and foreign missionary society
of the Protestant Epiy opal church on
motion of Bishop Potter, a resolution
was adopted providing that the treas-
urer should receive subscriptions for
the rehabilitation of the three Epis-
copal churches destroyed by the recent
fire at Jacksonville. The board's total
appropriations for the year beginning
Sept. 1 will be $600,000.
formal Entry.
San Francisco, Cal., May 15.—Presi-
dent McKlnley made his oflclal entry
into this city, Tuesday afternoon.
After being formally welcomed by
Mayor J. D. Phelan, he was driven
through the prfneipal streets, attended
by military and naval escorts. Last
night he attended a public reception
in the large Market street ferry depot.
President McKlnley decided that ow-
ing to Mrs. Mc Kin ley's illness, he
vovli sot TtaSt Stamford university.
T*-.i - > . i. •
Two Arrmts.
Ponce, Porto Rico, May 15.—Carlos
and Ramon Julia, respectively post-
master and assistant postmaster at
Juana Diaz, have been arrested on the
charge of embezzlement. Inspector
Smith on April 2? found that the
postofflce at Juana Diaz should have a
balance of $952. No cash was on
hand. The bondsmen of the prisoners
will reimburse the government in full.
Julia Issued money orders of credit bar
fore receiving the cash.
Frnldrnt Denounced.
Worcester, Mass.. May 14.—At a
meeting of Methodist ministers a cl *
gyman said that an eye witness had
told him that President McKinley
drank a glass of champagne on b<l id
a battleship. Several of the clergymen
present vigorously denounced the pres-
ident for the reputed act.
Bnpiimi Adjourn.
New Orleans. La., May 14.—Th*
convention of Southern Baptists con
eluded its work and adjourned at 11
o'clock Monday night. Nearly th<
fntire day was devoted to receiving
and discussing the report of the com-
mittee from the last convention as to
the advisability of a board of co-oper-
ation, but no result was reached and
the matter was referred to a special
committee to report next year at
Asheville
There are now three boards, Sun
day-school, home missions and the
foreign missions, located respectively
at Nashville. Atlanta and Richmond
Dr. Gambreli presented the report
yesterday, only six of the nine mem-
bers having signed it. The report was
In favor of the establishment of the
board with headquarters at Baltimore.
W. C. Tyree of North Carolina was
made president of the foreign mission-
ary board and \V. T. Derilleaux, re-
(ording secretary.
I'lrntjr of Krrenur.
Austin. Tex., May 14.—At the close
of business last Saturday evening the
cash balance in the state treasury to
the credit of the general revenue fund
was in round numbers $1,678,000,
which is $97,000 in excess of the bal-
ance on the same day last year.
Klfty Captured.
London, May 14.—Lord Kitchener in
a dispatch from Pretoria dated liith
says.
"Grenfel has occupied I.ouistrichart, j
capturing fifty Boers with rifles. Louis- |
trichart was previously held bv six
British with forty surrendered Boers. 1
"Other columns report 8 Boers. I
killed, 20 wounded, 132 prisoners, 22
surrenders and a machine gun and
4662 round of ammunition, 152 wagons ;
and 670 horses captured."
Increase of Wage*.
Topeka, Kan., May 14.—After a con-
ference with a committee representing
the International Union of Machinists,
the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
railroad has agreed to raise the wages
of shopmen along the entire system.
Machinists had threatened to strike.
The machinists, getting heretofore
27c per hour, were raised to ftOc, add
28 He men to 31c. Fifty-nine hours
will constitute a week's work in fu-
tura.
f r. Carter Doad.
Washington. May 14.—Dr. George W.
Carter, formerly a prominent member
o fthe Virginia conference. Methodist
Episcopal church, died at the Confed-
erate home in Pikevllle, Md. Preceding
the civil war Dr. Carter was stationed
in Texas and at the outbreak of the
war served in the Confederate army
from that state. At the close of the
war be removed to Louisiana, where
he figured in Republican circles in re-
construction days.
Thar* Ona Hour
San Jose. Cal., May 14.—Thousands
of people between Delmonte and San
Jose, who have been anticipating a
sight of the president, wsrfc* disap-
pointed. The president's presence in
San Jose for an hour took the edgs
off the disappointment here where the
rose carnival was'being held in his
honor and where the floral display sur-
passed anything before seen in this
part of the country. After leaving Del-
monte cabinet curried out iteinenury.
IT WAS A BLUNDER.
Clils Seems the Opinion as U the
Wall Street Matter.
MUST BE A MANIAC.
Stab* Bis Wlfa, Boats Bar Brain* Oat 1
fhaa Attempt* Solctda.
THE HISTORY Of THE AM AIR.
It Is Clalnert the Plan to Secure Control of
the Northers Pacific Was Conceive!
at losdos Months Ago.
New York, May 13.—When properly
considered the story of the Northern
Pacific corner which precipitated the
panic in Wall street on Thursday last
is simply an illustration of an old say-
ing that there can be too much of a
good thing. Harmony of interest and
community o. ownership are not bad
Ideas, but wl.en a harmony of interest
Is carried to that extreme at which it
conflicts with or seems to endanger in-
dividual interest, then it may become
the very worst disturber possible.
From the developments of the la*>t
few days it is made very apparent that
efforts of one set of men to acquire in-
terest in other properties engendered a
bitter feeling. That this should have
broken out in a stock market duel, Is
not surprising. It is mads clear that
the attempt on the part of Mr Morgan
and Mr. Hill to acquire the St. Paul
'•oad r.ot only was not favored by
Standard Oil and Vanderbilt interests,
but was strenuously opposed by them,
and that the subsequent attempt to ob-
tain the Burlington property has re-
sulted in an open breach of the peace
between the interests represented by
the banking firm of J. Pierpont Morgan
& Co. on the other. This is not a fight
as some would have it. between bank-
ing houses, but between capitalists
identified with great railroad proper-
ties.
The true story of the long contest is
here told for the first time. The
struggle has extended over months and
originated In London at a meeting in
which three men seated at a table with
a railroad map of the I nited States
-pread before th<"m, calmly considered
whose properties they could acquire.
That some persons should have resent-
ed attempts to carry out thc-e plans ia
T.ot strange, nor is it stranee that their
; rotection of their former property has
c-used a bitter feeling.
The capitalistic Interests that are
1'ashing are the greatest in the coun-
try. How the etruggie will end no one
can tell. In the meantime, however,
ether roads are seeking to protect
themselves. It was not r.iion Pacific
interests elone vhi> h objected to the
Burlington-Great No: thern-Northern
Facifir deal. The owners of the St.
Paul road are surveying a line to the
Pacific coast and the Chicago ani
Northwestern interests are by no
means idle. Men who were once loud
m praise of "harmony of interest" now
maintain that the Burlington deal is
the most ill-advised railroad undertak-
ing since the West Shore and Nickl?
°late affair.
Bloomington, 111., May 13.—Merrltt
Chism killed his wife on his farm fn
White Oak township, this county, stab-
bed his stepson, Harvey Freeland, and
then tried to kill himself. The attack
upon Mrs. Chism was made with ail
the ferocity of a madman. As shs
was about to start to church Sunday
mornrng in a buggy, accompanied by
two of Chism's little daughters, Mrs.
Chism's stepdaughters, a quarrel arose.
Chism jumped into the buggy and with
a knife repeatedly cut his wife in the
face and on the neck. Then he threw
her into the road and began to jump
upon her almost lifeless body, stab-
bing her over and over. Tne w c man's
12-year-old son. Harvey Freeland, at-
tacked Chism with a baseball bat The
man took the bat away from the child
and. turning upon the bleeding woman
in the road, he struck her on the
head three times, mashing in her skull
and scattering her brains on the
ground.
When he started again to stab the
woman young Freeland grappled with
him and tried to hold the hand in
which Chi:-m held his knife In the
unequal and brief struggle which fol-
lowed the boy's fingers were almost
cut off and he was stabbed by Chism
in the arm. Chism then fled across
the fields and jumped into a stock
well. The water was not deep enough
to drown him and, climbing out, he
went to the house of his son, where be
tried to kill himscif with a pistol. The
son prevented him from taking his life
and went with him to Bloomington,
where ne gave himself up to the sher-
iff.
Chism is one of the richest farmers
iu this county, having inherited a
hundred acres of land and $-00,000.
VI Ion NotM.
Washington. May 13.—Cardinal Mar-
tinelli knows nothing of opposition to
Cbarpeii in the Philippines.
Evidence is accumulating in war de-
partment. against anti canteen law.
The president will be urged to ii -
sue an order prohibiting diplomats,
army and navy officers from discuss-
ing international topics.
Mr*. McKinley lit.
San Francisco, Cal.. May 13.—The
sudden illness of Mrs. McKinley has
caused an unexpected change in the
i'.jncrary of 1 resident McKinley. He
arrived in this city Sunday afternoon
several hours ahead of the time sched-
uled. The state c! ^in«. McKinley's
health was sich Sunday morning that
the president decided to leave Del-
monte and bring his wife to this city
immediately to the home of Henry T.
Scott, whfere she could have complete
rest for a few days and wnere a spe-
cialist could be consulted if necessary.
A special of two cars aud a locomo-
tive was made up from the president's
special and at 1.: i0 o'clock the presi-
dent, Mrs McKinley, Miss Barber, the
president 3 niece. Secretary Cortelyou
and wife, Dr. Rixey and H. T. Scott
and wife left Delmonte for San Fran-
cisco, leaving the remainder of the
presidential party at Delmonte. Only
a few hundred people greeted the pres-
ident upon his arrival in this city. His
coming was not generally known and
only those who chanced to see the bul-
letin posted by the newspapers an-
nouncing that the president would
reach the city at 4 p m awaited his
train.
This statement was made by Sec-
retary Cortelyou:
"There is no secret about it. Mrs.
McKinley is 111, but she is no worse
than when she started on the trip.
You must know that she bruised her
right hand in some way and that
caused her great pain. How it occur-
red we do not know, but we surmise
she did it by constantly shaking
hands. She wore a number of rings
and the pressure evidently bruised her
hand."
MtimtUlll Mliur.
Jacksonville, Fla., May IS.—The sit-
uation in the city remains practically-
unchanged. The relief association is
doing stupendous work, particularly in
the commissary jind labor departments.
There is abundant work for every-
body who can do manual labor, but
the difficulty is experienced in getting
the colored men to work.
Chairman Parrott of the commissary-
department completed piaus for a new
dividing system.
A Heroic Art.
Indianapolis, Ind., May 13.—William
Phelps of Richmond. Ky., and James
Stanshury of this city, both negroes,
were cleaning the inside of an eight-
foot upright boiler at the Ccrealine
mills when an employe turned on the
steam, thinking the work was com-
pleted. The scalding steam poured in
on the two men. Philips could have
escaped first, but he said: "Jim you
are married." Jim escaped, but Wil-
liam died in agony.
I'frullur Cave.
.Jeiroit. Mich , May 13.—Miss Dora
McDonald, who apparently died Fri-
day, and whose condition was such
that Dr. George S. Field, refused to
pronounce her dead, Saturday after
thirty hours of suspended animation,
owing to uncertain signs of life about
the body, died Sunday after being in
a cataleptic state for forty-three hours.
Fpom the time when it is supposed
death took possession of the body there
puzzled the doctors.
bate for titriue.
Washington, May 13.—A general
strike .Involving directly 150,000 ma-
chinists and Indirectly 50u,000 men in
metal-working trades, is expected to
take place on May 20, unless some
arrangement ie effected in the mean-
time. This is the statment made
Sunday night by President James
O'Connell of the International Associa-
tion of Machinists, who hss his h«aA
quarters in tnis city. The demanda of
ths men are for a working dag, of
ate* hours and waga increase. ^
Nothing for tl e K* t.
Chicago. 111., May 13.—After a tour
of the west, including visits to sev-
eral colleges which had been the ob-
jects of his benefactions Dr. D. K.
Pearsons has returned to Chicago and
announced that he has drawn a line
through Chicago and has disinherited
everyting ar.d everybody east of that
line from any share in the money he
still expects to give away. Not one
penny, Dr. Pearsons says, ever will go
' to any instituion east of Chicago.
TMtllc Worker*.
Boston, Mass., May 13—As a result
of the textile workers' convention
which concluded its sessions at the
Quincy house Sunday night, 75,000
men and women employed in ths tex-
tile industries of North America will
be members of one great labor organ-
ization to be known as the United Tex-
tile Workers of America, neprssentap
1 tives of ths International Union of
Textile workers led the An
Federation of Textile
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