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The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1883-09-13
FRANK JAMES.
The Noted Bandit Acquitted by a
Jury of His Peers.
How the Verdict is Viewed by the Peo-
pie and Press Of Missouri.
Telegram from GalIa,in. Mo-

TELEGRAM from Galla.in, Mol
Frank James has been acquitted. Upon
the announcement Of the verdict quite n
decided demonstration OF applause came
from certain quarters OF the courtroom.
The court. however. quickly frowned it
down, and singing ont young man who
had made movement to throw up his hat
called him to the bar and administered q
severe reprimand. The youth proved to be
Luther James, OF Kansas City, cousin Of the
defendant
The question of the disposition of the re-
naming ind ctmcnts, completely In the kill
ing Of Westfa'l Mt Winston, aud the robbery
and murder Of Sheets ut the Gallatin bank
robbery In ls,is. come up. and after con-
siaeration the case vas continued until the
October term, and the prisoner was re-
manded to await further trial.
1t Is announced that he will not attempt
to give bail, hut will remain in jail till
next term. The prisoner received the YER
dict with perfect conn osurc, rs did also his
wife, but Mrs. Samucls was much affected.
In order to guard against any disturbance
which might follow, the single saloon oil the
place was closed. 1t can truthfully he said
that the verdict was genuine surprise to
the community. and much Indignation Is
expressed member OF the Jury stated
that the first ballot stood eleven for
acluittal and one for conviction, and
that one, after hearing in ex-
PLANTATION Of the others views, voted
to nc luit A conversato on with the fore
man Of the Jury corrcborated the statement
of this iuryman As indicating public
sentiment subscription pal er was circu-
lated and signed by over 100 citizens nclId-
ing the foremost men and most OF the busi-
ness men of the place. tor the purI ose Of
presenting to Prose ntor Wallace, of Kan
sas City. te. timonial OF their indorse-
ment of his conduct Of tie ease and APP
probation OF his efforts IN behalf of the
State
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1883-09-13
st. Louis Press Comment.
IsEla nnlaliAnn |

THE koruhilcan.I
The trialof Frank James, the noted train.
robber and desperate, resulted, contrary to
general expectations, In verdict Of ac-
quittaL The explanation doubtless is that
the defense managed to impress the minds
Of the Jury with doubt rs to the actual
presence of the prisoner at the time Of the
commission Of the particular crime FOR
which he was arraigned Whatever differ
ence there may be rs to whether the case Of
the State was fully male ont according to
the strict requirements Of the or minal law,
with it's presumption OF innocence. acquit-
tai carries with L no vindicatlon Of the des
perate and infamous character of the ac-
cused, CHI was shown or admitted Mt al-
most every stage OF the trial.
THE Globe Democrat
Tho public were no more prepared for a
verdict of acuuittal in Frank James trial
than they were in the star-route case A
disagreement was thought probable by those
acquainted with the section from which the
Jury were secured, hut thAs twelve men,
even IN that locality, would be unit against
conviction in the face of the evidence pro
duced, was possibi ity which was seriously
entertained bs very few. The outcome Is a
misfortune 10 the Commonwealth Of Mis-
sauii II canno. do otherwise than create
an unfavorable impression abroad II is
a practical revelation that there exists q
public sentiment in Il not lnconsiderable
portion of the State which regards With
complacency tucha career rs that of Frank
james and III some incomprehensible manner
connect il with the cause of the South in the
War OF the Rebellion. One of the telling
points OF the defense was the attempt to cs.
tahlish this very connection The conduct
OF Gen Shelby III emut onally expressing an
affection for the accused was IA representa-
ton If the feelings Of many beside himself
The saying that comes most readily to The
lips in this connection Is, Poor old Ms
souri, The accused, however. has DIM
cult road yet TO travel before he is either
a free or n convicted man. ID spatches from
Gallatin say the general feeling is one Of
great disappointment
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1883-09-13
SINGULAR ACCIDENTS,

WALTER CoR1Is, of Bath. n Y, opened hi,
mouth so wide when he yaMned that he dis
located his Jaw.
Ike PFsrriE, /, years old, while initiating
the execution Of a criminal, accidentally
hanged himself a. Scott's Bars. Ala
FIVE valuable horses standing under a
tres at Erie, Pa, We're killed by lightning
the only mark upon them being meitei
shoes
4 MAN failed in trying to commit suicide
Mt Mansfield Mass and the next day rail-
rord ira IA ran over him accidentally.
A RoLr of gh;ning struck the ground
near East Thompson, Ma in front OF
pair OF lar.es une was killed, and the
other, bay, is now coal black and much
faster.
THg peril of attending too closely To husi.
ness Is clearly shown i'll the fate OF a eolored
man IN Harnwctl county. 4 G, While he
stole sof " toward u SPUR. 81 on u fence rail,
keeping both eyes on the animal, a fattle
snake fatally punctnred his heel
A LITTLE Danbury girl WAS playing with .
tea hell. the elanper OF VIII ch was hung by
q steel wire hooked Mt the cad Tn hook
caught in her tongue so lar hask rs 10 hold
the bell tightly over her face She was toe
young To aid i'll relieving herself, but a doe
tor finally worked in pair os nirpers and
cut the wire.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1883-09-13
THE LONELINESS OF DEATH.

The silent chariot standeth at the door,
The house is hushed and still from roof to floor,
None heard the sound Of It's mysterious wheels
Yet each 1t presence feels.
No champina bits, no tramp Of paving feet,
All dark and silent mp and down the street,
And yet thou may st not keep 1t waiting there
For one last kiss or prayer
Thy words. with some strange Other inter.
changed,
Strike cold across us like loved eyes cstranged,
With things that arc not fraught; or things that
Fade like sun -struck star.
And thou too weak and agonized to lift
The cup to quench thy dying thirst, or shift
Thy pillow, now without our help must rise,
Nor wait our ministries.
Thou, loved and cherished, must 60 forth alone
None secs thee fondly to the door, not one:
No head IL TUNED to see the 20: We stay
Where thou art not, and pray.
No panel bars thy white, resistlsss fe.t,
Our walls are mist to thee: out on the street
1t waits, 1t waits for thee, for thee alone:
ARISE, let us begone."
Alone, alone, upon thine awful way,
DO any show thee Kindness? Any stav
Thy heart? Or docs the silent chariDteer
Whisper, BE OF good chc.r."
We know not. None may follow thee arar,
None hear the sound OF thy depar in. car;
Only va silence like strong black sea
Rolls on twixt us and thee.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1883-09-13
Scarlet Fever
: Cured.

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The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1883-09-13
GLEANINGS.

METALLIC red Is the color OF the new .
cent stamps
IT is suggested now that Boston should
be called "Sulliyanyille."
COLLECTING old do or knockers Is the latest
craze aipong relic hunters
MONTANA produced sd.a.o, 900 in gold and
silver during the year lssa
CATHERINE SULLIVAN. 10. years Of age, died
ct Syracuse, y, T., recently
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1883-09-13

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The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1883-09-13

HAVE You ANYTHING to say against
the testimony of the sitness?" asked
u Texas Judge Of man accused OF
horse, stealing. "All I've got to say is
that the witaess has got u prejudice
against me, and Is determined to ruin
me. l introduced him to his present
wife, and advised him to marry her, and
now he is playing for even.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1883-09-13
POWELL & SON,
BLACKSMITHS,

Would remind their friends, patrons AMI the
public that they arc prepared to serve them well
In every department Of their trade, aud at a.
sonabe prices as the times demand. corae aud
sc US, aud ke convinced. t9i
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1883-09-13
HOMESTEADs.
Statement Showing the Number
Taken Since 1862.
Kansas Heads the List, with Dakota
Second and Minnesota Third.
fWasilil,gtnh Tclcgram.l

fWasiiHgtGn Tclcgram.l
The Commissioner of tho General Land
Office has prepared very interesting Etas"-
mont showing tho number Of original home-
steads entered In tho several land States
and Territories, by fscnl year. from tho
passage OF tho Homestead act, May ~, ls,@,
t, June 10 1888 The grand total Of homo
: eads taken In this time Ii GOS,G3O distriD-
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1883-09-13
SMALLPOX
and
PITT1NG Of Small
Fox PREVENTED

A m m',er Of my fam
ily was taken with
Small .poy. | used tho
Fluid : the patient wa
not dalirions, was no
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weelss, and no others
had it. !. w. PARK
rNson, PHILADELPHIA.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1883-09-13
Public Feelire in Missouri.

A dispatch from Kansas City says, the
topic ofconvcrsation thereis Frank James
acquittal There are many who say they
expected it. but the majority say they looked
for disagreement of the Jury. plblic
sentiment can be quoted rs strongly in con-
demnation Of the verdict, although there
are those who argue from strict legal
standpoint that the Jury was iustifiable in
acquitting. the States evidence being made
up of Liddell y testimony supported only by
circumstant nj evidence. The general feel
ing, however, is one Of disappointment
and chagrin that the strong chain OF
evidence woven by the state failed to
stand Expressions of SYM athy With the
prisoner or satisfaction over the acluittal
are confined t. q few who arc and have been
james friends, and can he taken i'll no way
whatever Us an ind cation OF tile actual pub
lie sentiment here. 4 frequent expression
is, the verdict is m outrage and an unjust
stigma upon the Sta'c Charges of Jury
fixing also are banded about"
An Independence dispatch says: sThere
are a few of tie pcop.e, friends of Frank
here. who of course are juhi.ant, but the
majority OF the people here me very indig.
nant and pronounce the verdict an outrage
on Justice
those who have watched the progress of the
trial closely the outcome Of it was not
surprise. Some said they were in hopes he
would be convicted Others were glad OF his
acluittal. while others made II the occasion
for revising the epitaph of Poor old Mis-
souri,
A dispatch from ST. Louis says: Through
out Missouri there is great excitement over
the verdict. s.. Lonisans CAIN that it will
greatly hurt the credit OF the State, and do
more toward Ietarding its progress than
anything else that could happen
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1883-09-13
what the Governor Of Misso uri Says.

What the Governor Of Missouri Says.
Gov. Crittenden was asked by a reporter
ut jefferson City if ne had anything to say
regarding the acquittal OF the noted bandit
He replied that he had not 1T is the YER
dict Of a jury he said, it would be i'm
proper for me to comment on 1t
what do YOU think of the manner in
which the case has been prosecuted
1T has been prosecuted with great ability
by Mr.. Wallace, whom regard as one of the
best Prosecuting Attorneys in the State
-iou think. then, that an honest effort
has been made to convict Frank James,
Il certainly do. The case has been well
managed and pushed with great energy
"iou think the case has been ably defend
ed, do YOU nots"
Indeed it has 1t has been both prose.
cuted and defended with great ability.
Perhaps no criminal case in the history OF
the State has had engaged upon IL more
legal ability. 1t is not only one Of tho most
remarkable criminal cases in the states his
tory, but will take its place rs one OF the
leading criminal cases Of the country"
What effect dc es this acquittal have upon
Frank James in regard to a requisition from
Minnesota. There are other indictments
against him. are there not"
Yes, believe So. There Is one for the
murder Of Westphall aud for the Blue Cut
robbery; and, l think, but em not certain
of it, one for the murder OF Sheets.
~He would still! be regarded as in the GUS
tody Of the State, SO far AZ requisitions from
other States are concerned
sYes; but cannot say what course will
be pursued toward him in the counties
where the indict tments We're found
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1883-09-13

IL VIII DC BVtN UIIHU UIC kICUVtsU IIUIIIUCR
of homesteads were entered In Kansas,
while the next largest number was entered
In Dakota the next In Minnesota and so on
In the other States and Territories In the
following order Nebraska, Arkansas, Ala
bama, Missouri, Michigan California, Wis.,
consin, Florida, WASHINGTON. Mississippi and
Oregon, the smallest number Icing entered
in Indiana The first thee homcstcads en-
tered in Illinois were in lSIa In 1919 forty
six homcstcads were entered in the same
Safe. The number of homesteads entered
in Dakota gradually and rapidly increased
from sevtnty-iisc in is,l, to a,.Odl during
the iis al year ending June o, lSs'. a larger
number of homes:eads entered than by any
other state or Territory during that or any
other year During the last fiscal year
homc.telds were entered as follows:
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1883-09-13

For Scarlet and
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vation, liberated
Sore Throat, Small
FOX, Measles, and
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1883-09-13

Prices as low as the quality OF Goods and
Wark will warrant Cloth bought of ma for
Garments will be cut FREE Of charge, when to
be made up elsewhere.
ss- c. me and examine Goods, leara prices
and leave your orders, aItf
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1883-09-13
Eradicates
MALARIA.

all Contagious Diseases. Persons waiting on
the Sick should use it freely. Scarlet Fever has
never been known 10 spread where the Fluid was
used. yellow Fever has been cured with il after
black yoinit had taken place. The worst
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1883-09-13
DARBYS
PR0PHYLACTlC
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The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1883-09-13
EMEMBER THIS:

PUN. will be supplied hy our House at less
price than by any other House in tha connty.
We warrant orr goods and our work TO he pre-
ciscly as reprastntei l. 5itf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-28
The Theatre-Barney MeAuIey i'm ''rhe
JerSeyman."


Barney Me Auley and his excellent COM
pany achieved a marked success last night
in presenting 10 as aPpreciative audience
the new and original american comedy
in four acts. entitled 1.-The Jerseyman."
The scene of the play is in New Jersey,
and the plot is very pleasantly laid, bring
ing out the sbrewd characteristics of the
genuine Yankee, illustrated here and there
with a humOr which kept the Intelligent
audience entertained during the entire
play. Captain Bob Mayberry, an old
retired sea captain, lives i'm the village of
MackerelYille, on the Jersey coast, with his
sister and young girl who is supposed to
be his daughter until the plot establishes
a different relation. They are II peaceful,
happy family, and the circle Is for awhile
unbrOken BY any circumstance. In the
development of the plot. however, il APP
pears that the heroine of the story, dot
MaVberry," turns Oh, to have been a
waif found in 4 boat which wac picked up
By Captain Mayberry, who took the little
one &c his home and affection, and made
her his child. "GilderOy y. O.. Punk" of
Mackerelyille, the central figure ofthe play,
was represented by the iRimitable Nc
Auley. who. in fact, made the almost tout
tNScUtiste % tLt Nnllt oliNt-
by his inimitab!e drOllery and peculiar
manner Of action, expression and facial
performances, with large stock Of rare
-humOr. won the sympathy of the audience.
The plot, as developed in the four acts,
had some very agreeable scenes. 1t turn
ing out finally that dot Mayberry" was
the heiress Of 2 large fortune in England.
OF course her good fortune brought many
suitOrs. among them the lafge-hearted
GilderOy \, q. Punk, Archibald GOslyn,
a London lawyer, and a Philadelphia law
yer, who had assisted Dot in the recov-
cry Of her vast estate,
The acting was evidently very good,
the piece new and original. with many
good points. and grew in interest from its
first to its concluding act. where every
thing came out just as it should have
done, and all the principal characters
were happy and the audience seemingly
delighted,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-28

Facilities OF the Savannah, Florida ana
Western Railway-Traveling ln
$4,000 Coach.
The tide Of travel southwark from TINS
CITY over the Savannah, FLORIDA anu
Western Railway seems to increase III
volume from dav to day. Mr.. George X.
pa,,orson the Passenger Agent of the
oonnanv is kept more that usually busy
in securing accommodations for those
who wish to visit Florida by the Waycross
short Line. Yesterday a very large
train of handsome coaches left the
citv by this route, ana
last night another went out crowded 10
its utmost capacity. In fact, the passeh-
geTstraVel over this line, either TO or from
Florida is unusually large. The tram
which reached the city yesterday MORN l-
ing from jacksonville brought nearly Two
hundred through passengers, in addition
To a large number which took the tram at
Callahan and ether way points.
The accommodations furnished D! tut
comDauy for some time past ana the energy
with which the business OF the Inc l.
worked mn can have no better luuOrse-
ment than the tourist is giving Dy ms pac
trOnaee ON Monday morning the car vi
President Willard, Of the mon Eacl. !,
Road, left the city and the visiting rall-
way officials expressed themselves az
biSLIv ratified at the signs OF increased
b,SSiness shown BY the workings
Of the corporation. The car referred to
left Jersey City last Saturday night, and
reached Savannah Monday morning and
Jacksonville that evening, This eoach
cost $4,000. All the furniture is OF hand
somely carved black walnut, the windows
of French plate glass, and the upholster-
ing of the richest and cOsuiest imported
materials. The metal embellishments
were designed by Tiffany, the well known
ieweleF OF New York, and are exceedingly
beautiful. Several mOhOgTams display,
ing the name Willard attracted marked
attention on account of their unique de
! sign. ON the arrival at Jacksonville th'
visitors expressed their satisfaction at the
randi speed of the train.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-28
BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS.

4 Lively Demand for Tenement Cot
tages iR the sGsuEbS-WAat the Build
ers are Doing.
The southern and southwestern portions
of the city are being rapidly built up with
a large number of frame buildings intend
ed for residences. Many are twO-story
structures already receiving their interior
finish, and will be ready for occupancy in
few weeks. As soon as the spring sea-
son shall have opened it is understood
that an additional number of build
ings OF that class viii lie erected
in order 20 accommodate the con-
stantly increasing demand. The call for
One-stOry structures suitable for small
families. at a moderate rental, continues,
notwithstanding the fact that number OF
tenements of this description have been
erected during the past year. few
weeks ago Alr. {. j. smith obtained per-
mission from the city 10 erect fourteen
two story houses on the south side of New
Houston street, between Cuyler and Gem
eterv streets. Though the work has been
considerably delayed by the continued
wet weather, it will shortly he completed.
The hey dwellings will cover the north
half of the square between the streets
their appearance, contrasting with the
ordinary cheap tenement.
Each of the houses has a front of 13 feet,
with a DEPTH Of - feet, and is divided into
four roOms-tWn on the lower floor and
two above. The walls are WainscOted
and plastered, and the exterior tastefully
finished. The locality is healthy, conve-
nient, and has Il perfect sewerage. being
the highest ground III the city. Excellent
water is obtained from deep wells, and
the ears of the City and Suburban Rail-
way pass within two blocks of the row.
We learn that other parties contemplate
the erection Of buildings on the same plan
in the Immediate Vicinity during the e0m-
ing season.
At the corner Of Duffy and Burroughs
streets. Mr.. Philip NJ. Russell, Jr., is
building a double tenement, with front
of sixty feet south on Duffy street, ana a
depth of tWenty-siX feet. There will be
four rooms in each house. The buildings
are on the cottage plan, One-stOry in
height, on a brick network foundation.
and are attractive in their appearance.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-28
SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF JACOB.
Meeting of the Supreme Lodge In st.
Phillips Church.

Meeting of the Supreme Lodge In ST.
Phillips Church.
The supreme Lodge of the sons and
Daughters Of Jacob, cOlored, composed of
delegates from subordinate lodges Of the
order i'm the States of Mississippi, Ala
bama. Florida. Tennessee, Georgia and
North and south Carolina. commenced
its session Yesterday in st, Phillips Afri-
can NJ. f. Church on New street, with
Rev. George r. Morris, the Supreme
Grand Master, in the chair.
The credentials of visiting delegates
were referred to the committee, who re-
ported in favor Of the admission Of the
visiting representatives. The report was
adopted and the delegates assigned seats.
ACOmmittee on Finance was appointed,
after which a recess was taken.
Upon the reassembling Of the meeting
the reDOrts Of some of the officers were
made and addresses delivered by some OF
the visiting brethren. The session will be
resumed to-day and probably ke concluded
tomorrow night. The parade of the men,
hers of the order will take place on Fri
day and an Grafton will he delivered by
James \. Skies during the evening.
The Sons and Daughters of Jacob is
beneficiary institution and is in n flourish
inc condition.