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tats TlUtotlcat tweimu i Hurt I 1 pi JOT: VOLUME 25 ARKANSAS CITY KANSAS TUESDAY. NOVBIIBER 2, 1909. No. 93 RAILROAD NOTES. A17AIT ELECTION NEWS GAYNoltlSTDE FAVORITE IS GMTY OP CONTEMPT WEATHER.

For KansasFair tonight and Wednesday. "BLOODY BREATHITT" REPORT EXPECTED IN JACKSON. Telephone Wire is Cut and Said That Home of Woman Who Held Ballots Was Burned Last Night. Jackson, Nov. 2.

With the telephone wire cut between Jackson and Crockettsville where twenty-six militiamen are camped to preserve order at todays election, this city today awaited news from "Bloody Breathitt." It was learned that the home of the woman who held the ballots for the Crocketsville precinct was destroyed by fire last night and the ballots consumed. Armed supporters of Judge Adams, the republican candidate and circuit judge and D. R. Red wine, democrat, are in Crockettsville. BKttAKS HAND IN a WO PLACES.

As the result of a large plate glass window pane for the Almo Cafe crushing his hand against a transfer wagon, as it was being unloaded, Mirt Barrick is off duty today and will be for some time. His right hand is broken in two places and it will take several weeks to heal. He was helping put in the pane and he and the transfer man went to the wagon to earn the glass to the Alamo from the street. There were a couple of handles on the wood en frame work around the glass and he took hold of one of The entire weight was slammed against his-hand, which was between it and the wagon. OATH WILL STAND.

Will be no- Change in its Form? in District; of Columbia Washington, Nov. 2. "So help me God," is hot'to'be stricken from the form of oath in the court of the District of Columbia. That the wdrds be omitted was suggested by R. Moore, of Maryland, recently but the District commissioners have informed him that they see no reason for such a change and will not make the desired recommendation to congress.

Chief Justice Sheppard, of the District court of appeals, in commenting upon the proposed change, wrote: "What is needed is not a change in the form of oath taken by witnesses, but in the observance of the eame after it has been taken." THEY CAPTURED ROBBER. Citizens of Richards, Save Postoffice Aunds. Richards, Nov. 2. A number of citizens surrounded the post-oftee here early today and captured the robber who was busy looting it.

He gave his name as Elmer Nichols, age seventeen. He said his home was in Sedalia and made no resistance when L. D. Huffaker, cashier of the bank of Richards pointed a revolver at him. He was taken to the jail at Nevada, Mo.

COURT CONVENED TODAY, Engineer C. Downing is laying off at present. Fireman Parimeter is laying off a few days. Switchman Mallory is laying off for a few days. Fireman Horner is laying off a few trips at present.

Engineer Mackey went to Guthrie on the steel train. Engineer Mont Burch was on the laying off list today. Fireman Selan has been assigned to passengertrains 405-18. Fireman Patton is on the working list again after a short vacation. Fireman Eckley is among the ones taking short vacations at present.

Fireman D. Mitts has been as signed to service on the ballast extra. Engineer C. Pitt has reported for work after a vacation of short dura tion. Switchman Moore is working at the south yards again after a few days lay off.

Engineer Jimmie Hall and Fire man Sherwin brought engine 0258 here from Guthrie. Charlie Fetrow an engine foreman at the south yards at night was ab sent from his duties last night to at tend the trainmen's ball. Master Mechanic Hill had a head light painted yesterday and gave it to the trainmen to help decorate the ball for their dance last night. En gineer Charlie Pitt ignited the head light when he appeared on the scene. There were a lot of stiff railroad men in the city today.

They at tended the big masked ball last night and today were feeling the ef fects of it. However they had a fine time and the stiffness will wear away. Nelson George accompanied by his family went to Wichita today, for a short visit with bis parents. His parents golden wedding anniversary will be celebrated Mr. George is night yardmasfc for the Santa Fe at this pointf A special carrying General Manage er Hurley of Santa Fe and several other important officials of the same road passed through Arkansas City about 6:30 o'clock this morning enroute north.

It is said that President Ripley was on the train, but it is not known for sure whether he was or not. About twenty Mexican laborers are engaged at present putting cinders on the tracks and between them leading from the depot to the south yards. The cinders have been unloaded along the tracks and the Mexicans are leveling them. Mr. Houck is superintending the work.

Switchman Wood has reported for work after a few days vacation. AT THE WELL. Work on the city's prospect well on the Gaff farm northeast of the city, is being delayed today on account of a shipment of casing failing to' arrive at the proper time. How ever, the test pump has been put in working order there but the mud prevents, it from doing good work. The casing is expected here in the morning.

The well is about 51 feet deep and there seems to be plenty of water in it at present. A very pretty bank within, is the Home National since it has completed or nearly so, its improving the interior. The walls have all been repainted and a new ceiling put in. The finishing touches will be added today and tomorrow by Contractor Leex of Little Rock, who is laying the tiling floor on the extra space made by the removing of the front stair case. At the meeting of the board of education held last night, it was decided to install a telephone in each of the five school buildings.

Tbis is something new in the line of schopl work here, as there has never heretofore been a phone in any of the buildings and; the phones are to be used only for 1 school purposes, a c-cording to the clerk of the board. THREE CORNERED MAYORALITY ELECTION IS IN PROGRESS. New York: Experiences Quietest Affair in its -History Today. All Candidates Are Optimistic. New York, Nov.

2. -Nearly- three quarters of the registered vote in New York's three cornered mayor-ality election had been cast by 2 o'clock this afternoon. The managers of the campaign agreed it has been one of the quietest elections in the city's history and a few illegal votes have been cast. Gaynor, Hearst and Bannard expressed confidence in their; success. "There was very little betting today as the leaders learned that the party lines had been shattered.

In a few bets Gaynor was two to one the favorite. FIRE UNDER CONTROL. Colorado Springs, Nov. 2. The fire that threatened Pikes Peak forest, reserve is under control today with little damage.

REVIEWED CHILDREN. Columbus Nov. 2 Taft who reached here shortly before noon reviewed the school children formed in a living flag and made a brief speech. A Fearless Woman. Soliman, the dreaded Turkish in 1521 was going to besiege Belgrade, the capital, of Servia, his most hostile neighbor.

While slowly proceeding with his military train on the dusty highroad a woman" stopped his unapproachable majesty. Bitterly she complained soldiers, who, during her sleep Jijhad carried off hex cattle, the sole fortune she had. You must have fallen into a most profound sleep not to have heard the thieves at their work," said the sultan laughingly. "Yes, I slept I slept in confidence that your majesty is watching over the safety of your people' replied the woman. This answer, which might have cost the woman's head, pleased the sultan because of the fearless Way it was said.

He restored all the cattle stolen by the soldiers. Chinese Barbers Don't Use Lather. "One of the chief trials of the average man is the way his razor pulls when he proceeds to erase the beard from his face," remarked Julian V. Apperson, of St. Louis.

"Some years ago I was in China and I noticed that the cunning barbers of that country instead of putting lather on the faces of their customers used a number 'of hot towels intead. I went through the experience and became a convert to the Chinese system. To this day when I go to shave, In lieu of soap I steam my face with hot water, and find that this method takes all the wrinkles out of the whiskers far better than lather, so that if the blade is reasonably sharp you can shave without any torture incurred in the 'pulling' process." Not Afraid. Personal courage invests its owner with a protection beyond that afforded by outside forces. An illustration of this is recorded by Gen.

William F. Draper in his "Recollections of a Varied Career," where he gives this incident: In 1864 Col. Daniels of the Seventh Rhode Island became unpopular witti some of his command, and a rumor spread that he would be shot at the next engagement. He heard of it. It was customary when guns had been loaded for some time to have them discharged into some convenient bank, and Col.

Daniels took advantage of this. Marching his regiment out with loaded rifles, he faced them toward a suitable elevation, and taking position on the top of it, and In front of them as at dress parade, he gave the commands. Ready, Aim, Fire, and the pieces 'were discharged. Needless to say, any man could iave shot him with little danger of and needless to say, also. none of them did.

There were no more threats of that kind in his; regi ment Youth's Companion LABOR HEADERS PiiACED BUCKS COMPANY ON UNFAIR LIST. District Court of Appeals Affirmed Decree Against Gompers and Others of American Washington, Nov. 2. The district court of appeals today -affirmed the decree of the supreme court of the District of Columbia, adjudging Pre sident Samuel Gompers, Secretary Frank Morrison and Vice President John Mitchell of the American Federation of Labor guilty of contempt of court in the Bucks stove and range case. Chief Justice Sheppard dissented from the opinion of the court on constitutional grounds.

The labor leaders were adjudged in contempt for placing Bucks on the "unfair list," in violation of the order of the supreme court of the District of Columbia. Gompers, Morrison and Mitchell will attempt appeals to the supreme court of the United States. They will not be arrested until the right to appeal is settled. FAVORABLE TO PEARY. Sub Committee Has Examined Proof and Records.

Washington, Nov. 2. Concluding in every detail the examination of Peary's proofs that he discovered the pole, the sub committee of scientists appointed to pass on the explorers records wili submit its report tomorrow morning to the managers of the national geographic society. The opinion here is that the report is favorable to Peary. PASSENGER TURNS OVER.

Twf rjmir Pan! nn Kntn Train Go Into Ditch. Kinsley, Nov. 2. Two chair cars of passenger train, Santa Fe, number 8, east bound, were derailed as they were leaving, the yards here tarly today. They turned over on their side in the ditch but were running slowly and the company reports none hurt.

MURDOCK SUFFERS RELAPSE Editor of Ei Dorado Republican ii Critical Condition. Kansas City, Nov. 2.It was said at the hospital at noon today that the condition of T. B. Murdock, editor of the El Dorado Kansas Repub- ican was critical.

He suifered a relapse during the night. Mrs. Sam i a former re sident of Arkansas City but now of Oklahoma City, died at her residence October 27 after a few hours illness. She has many friends here who will regret to hear of her death. She eaves three children, Mrs.

Charles Allen and Ella and Frank Carrithers, all of whom reside at Oklahoma City. Telling Age of a Fish. The age of a fish can be determined with accuracy by inspection of the otoliths or bony concretions which are found in the auditory apparatus. These otoliths increase in size dur ing the entire life of the fish, -each year adding two' layers, a light col ored layer formed in summer and a dark layer formed in autumn and winter. The alternate layers are sharply contrasted and very distinct, so that there is no difficulty in counting them.

The number of pairs of layers is equal to the number of, years th3 fish has lived. By this method Wal- intprstine' sfiidir of the distribution of fishes of the plaice species over various sea Dottoms, according to age: In this way the rapidity of growth- of fishes and the" effect of fisherieson the population of the sea can be determined. Scientific American. A HALLOWEEN MASQUERADE. Trainmen and Their Ladies Had Fine Time Last Night.

Last night in the Fifth Avenue hotel ball room, the members of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Brotherhood ot Railway Trainmen gave their annual Hallow'een party. The affair was a masquerade dance and it was one of the most enjoyable social affairs of the season this city. There were at least seventy-five couples in attendance and the large crowd spent a very delightful evening in the well lighted dancing hall. The room was decorated in truly Hallow'een fashion; with pumpkins and Jack-'o-lanterns, and the Big Black cat playing a prominent The dance program was an unique affair, being printed in red letters on a trainman's switch list. It was headed with L.

A. B. R. T. Special" and the dancers were named as follows: Guthrie Turn Around, Shawnee Local, Double Waterloo Hill, A Trip to P.

Lost two days at Pur-cell, Run for Water, Broke in Two, High Ball, Dead Man's cut, Two Weeks From Home, Meat Special with Bouquet, 1650 Ton Dray, Home Seeker, 436 East Stock and Extra. The card was signed by these committees: J. G. Y. Grievance committee, Charles Fet row, James Hawkins and Clayton Pyer.

Floor managers, Charles Adams, Scott Martin and Mrs. Nellie Slane. The judges for the most appropriate costumes worn at the party were J. S. Younkin and Dr.

Thompson, of this city and Mr, Yale, a traveling salesman ho stopped here oyer night. Olie Axliene won the gents prize, an elegant smoking set. He was dressed as a typical jfcramp. Miss Mary McLain, costumed as an Indian maiden, won the ladies prize, a handsome and costly sofa pillow. Mrs.

Margaret Mac was engaged to conduct the dancers and Messrs Stickler and Sleeth furnished music for the occasion, HOSPITAL NEWS. A. C. Moltzkus, of near Silverdale, was brought to the city today and admitted to the Arkansas City hos pital for an operation for appendicitis. Orville Stephens, a 12 year- old boy whose home is near Winfield, was admitted to Arkansas City hospital today for medical treatment He is suffering with brain trouble.

Policeman Walter Ellis arrested two of the gypsie women who have been telling fortunes here today and they were compelled to go before the city clerk and take out a license to tell fortunes. Several members of the band were busy this afternoon on the streets-telling, fortunes and they cause lots of fun when they get a man cornered in a crowd. Mrs. Dr. Roberts will give a course of Billiken Feteloo house parties next week, which will be very elaborate and unique.

Fifty guests will be at each Feteloo. The guests of honor will be Mrs. Katherine Hol-lingsworth of Wichita and Mi3 Pauline Emery of Kansas City. John Bienfang has returned from a splendid visit to St. Louis.

While there he met both C. E. Sailesbury and C. H. Fenn, former residents of this city, who will be remembered by many of the old timers.

Both gentlemen are doing well and told John to give their regards to all their old friends here. Mrs. M. K. White, of 111 West Walnut arenue, who was badly burn ed yesterday afternoon while looking after a trash pile fire at her home, is some better today.

The attends ing physician now thinks that she has a chance for recovery. She is resting fairly well this afternoon. There are 315 Cases on Docket for November Term. The November term of the district court convened in Winfield today. Most of the Arkansas City attorneys are in attendance today and the cases are to be assigned for trial.

There are in all 315 cases on the trial docket. Of these seventy-five are states cases of which twenty-three are felonies and twenty-seven are liquor cases. Forty-three of 240 civil cases are for divorce. Most of the liquor cases are from this, city. The Arkansas City men who will serve on the regular jury, for the November term are Star Wetmore, E.

M. Druley, V. E. Creighton, T. R.

Houghton and W. C. Penfield..