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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-11-24

Mother and Son Murdered.

CHICAGO, Nov. 13.-Mrs. Gretchen
Lenzenhager and her 15-year-old son
George was found dead in the formers
saloon at 444 South Clark street this
morning. The oman was choked to
death by unknown robbers, who then
beat and chokcd the boy until life left
his body. The robbers forced open the
till in the saloon and ransacked the
drawers behind the bar. The three liv-
ing rooms of the woman in the real of
the saloon also showed signs of the
murderers. The bed clothing was torn
from the beds; drawers were pulled from
the bureau and their contents scattered
all over the floor. Everything which
was capable o fconcealing any yaluables
vas thoroughly ransacked. Mrs. Len
zenhager and her son lived alone, and
made but, few intimate a%cquaintances,
but the woman had frequently expressed
her lack of confidence in banks, and it
was commonly rumored around the
neighborhood that she had considerable
wealth secreted about the premises.
The Woman was last seen when she
closed her saloon shortly before mid
night. The police are endeavoring to
find out who were her last customers,
and expect that they soon will have
some definite clue to the perpetrators of
the crime.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-11-24
Ills wife Urged Him TO Murder.

CHICAGO, Nov. IA Lady Macbeth
for a wife is what Frank Robinson,
alias Frank Hall, appears to have, If a
letter found on him to day when he was
arrested for burgalizing the Grand Pa
cifc Hotel and Brevoort House can be
taken as IN indication. The letter from
his wife, Dolly Robinson, dated Dallas,
Texas, October ID, is as follows:
FRANK, Ny DEAR Boy: / am writing
this to you in haste. Frank, can't you
nerve up strength enough to get out
and take agun and the first man you
spot do himp Frank, If You could get
500 that way L could pay off the bal
ance on the furniture Charlie bought
and would start for Chicago. Get the
money il you have to take a gun and
do She worst.
In anorher letter, Robinson is again
urged to resort to murder If necessary.
"If yon get ~pinched," Mrs. Robinson
says "take an overdose. / Will do the
same md end all thts.1
Thepolice kept a careful,watch over
the prisoner to night to prevent his TAX
ing "'tie overdose
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-11-24
Men and Horses Burned.

DENVER, Nov. 15.-Mansien's livery
stables, at Eighteenth and Laurence
;streets, were almost completely de-
tstroyed by fire. -Four men, possibly
five. rooming in the upper portion of the
building, were %suffocated, and between
twenty and thirty horses met death in
the same way. The names Of the men
could not be leaned. Their bodies have
been sent to the coroner's Office for lden-
LITIGATION. Thirty-four horses were
burned to death. All family horses, and
valued at.$300 to$750 each. The loss on
building and carriages 10 $1,000. 1t is
thought the remains Of two more men
are in the ruins.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-11-24
Brutal Attaols on sam smalls.

ATLANTA Nov. 12.-There was a
short but lively fight in Nash's barber
shop or Peachtree street shortly after
noon. The participants were Rev. Sam
Small, the we'll known evangelist and
one of the leaders OF the ~anti-barrom
movement. and Thomas A. Minor. a
saloon keeper at 1875 Decatur street.
Certain illusions which Mr.. Small
had made in his public speeches at Pro
hibition hall about Mr.. Minor and his
saloon are what brought about the at
tack. 1t lasted only about half Il min
ute, and vas over before anyone out
side of the barbershop could have their
attention attracted.
Mr.. Small was seen and asked about
the difficulty, and said:
HE didn't hurt me much. for | held
up my arm this way and warded off
and fell to the floor. | WAS under the
man. The barber here pulled him Fl
and as he went out OF the door he said:
Il reckon you'll know Tom Minor
now"
"Do you know what he attacked you
for?" was asked.
eyes. L stated in my speeches at
prohibition hall thlt | had been told
that policemen were stationed in front
OF Minors saloon on Decatur street TO
take care of the buns that came out"
did you know Minor?"
No; never saw him before"
Was nothing else sald?"
No, that's all"
Mr.. Smails stood up to have the dust
brushed off his clothes and then walked
out of the barbershop with his gold
sp~ectacles in his hand.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-11-24
His Mother Got Drunk,

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, Nov. 17.-Wil-
liam Ruddy, a young man aged 26 years,
committed suicide in a most sensation
al manner at his home in this city this
morning. 1t Is alleged that Ruddy
came home and found that his mother
had drank to excess. This so troubled
him tina the resolved to make way with
himself. He engaged in some hot words
with his mother who replied mocking-
ly. Driven to desperation by his moth
er's words, Ruddy poured coal uil over
himself aud by thrusting his hand into
the fire became enveloped in flames. He
then seized a sharp knife and stabbed
himself over the heart inaicting a wound
that would in itself result fatally. He
was terribly burned, his flesh hanging
in shreds and in a short time death end
ed his excruciating suffering. The
flames from his clothing soon set fire
to the interior of the dwelling, and the
fire department was called out, the
structure being saved after some rapid
work,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-11-24
Horrible Crime.

IRwINToN, Ga, Nov. 18.-News has
reached here of one of the most brutal
murders that has occurred in Wilkin-
son county for many years. Mrs. j. M.
Knight, the wife of a prosperous farm
er' living about five miles from this
place, vas murdered in her house, which
was afterward robbed and burned to
the ground. Early in the morning Mr..
j. NJ. knight, accompanied by his two
grown sons, went over to a neighbours
living about three-quarters Of a mile
away, to assist in making sJrup. AT
10 o'clock they saw smoke in the direc-
tion Of their home and they left imme-
diately, reaching home in time to find
it e%nveloped in flames. Rushing into
the house, they found the body of Mrs.
knight lying in a pool of blood, but the
flames had gained such head way that
they were unable to reach the body.
There 1t remained until the house was
Knight aud his sons had left, the bur-
glar entered the house, but was sur
prised by Mrs. knight, returning from
the cOWpen, where she had been milk
ing; and that the burglar killed her and
burned the house in order to hide all
proof of his guilt. A Ratchet and .chisel
which had been left by Mr.. Knight on
the porcn were missing. The Ratchet
was found near the body of Mrs. Knight
and the chisel nea one Of the trunks.
A party of gentleman from this place
went yer to the scene OF the tragedy.
The remains of Mrs. knight were taken
from the ruins. Nearly the entire body
was consumed, except a part Of her
back and head. Her hair, being clothed
with blood, was not burned. No clue
to the perpstrator Of this iiendish act
has besn found as yet. The murderer
made off with about 300.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-11-24
DynamitInr a Dootor.

VERSAILLES, KY, Nov. t0.--An at.
tempt was made to assassinate DR.. W..
G.. Parker, of this place, at 2 O'Clock this
morning. His bed formerly rested
against a door which opened out oman
alley, and only a few days ago he made
q change In the arrangement Of the
room and fortunately, though unwit-
atingly, saved his own life. A bomb
she'll was placed against the door, the
building was almost destroyed and DIR.
Parker received slight injuries, The
other occupants OF the building were
thrown from their beds. The town Is
wild with excitement over the attempt.
ed assassination.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-11-24
Six Burnt to Death.

BROOKLYN, N. Y, Nov. 18.-At an
early hour this morning q fire occurred
In the four story tenement house at No.
l20 NOstrand avenue. The building
was constructed mostly Of wood, and
the flames spread to all portions of it
with marvellous rapidity, cutting off
the escape of those who lived in the up
per floors. Six persons were burned ia
badly burned or had narrow escapes
from death. The fires spread from No.
100 to adjoining buildings and destroy.
.edtwenty of them. AT least fifty fami-
lies were burned out, and it is probable
that other persons besides those given
above have lost their lives.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-11-24
Fjye Perish I'm tho rlamss.

COLUMBUS, o., Nov. l3.-One Of the
most disastrous fires in years, from the
fact that an entire family were con-
sumed, occurred here early this morn
lug, in a row Of tenement houses on
North High street. The exact origin OF
the fire remains q mystery, but on the
first alarm flames were seen shooting
from the roof, licking up everything
within grasp. The Gremen ~endeavered
TO enter the rooms, but tho dense smoke
made this useless. Ono Of the captains
did get partially inside the building, but
vas pulled out again, nearly suttocated.
Two hours were consumed in gaining
control of the flames, and long ere that
every person vas supposed to have es-
capped. Such, however was not the
case.
1t was nearly 4 O'Clock this afternoon
when a little girl living in the neighbor-
hood, with childish curiosity, rummaged
through the ruins and found n naked
arm, which led to o serach and the ulti-
mate discovery of five %blackened bodies,
burned to q crisp and beyond recoSni-
ton. The entire family Of Charles Beth
ers was destroyed while sleeping in a
little 8 by IL room in the second story.
They were Charles Bethers, aged 80
years; Elizabeth, his wife aged 28; Car
RE, aged 9; Myrtle, aged 6, and James,
aged 3.
The clock on the mantel had stopped
at 1926 a. M, indicating the hour of the
fire. In fighting the flames two of the
pipemen stood in a window sending q
stream into this room, without discover.
ing the dying occupants, who were un-
conscious and unable to utter n cry.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-11-24

NEW EGYPT, N. j., Nov. 15.-Three
children were recently added to the
family of Mr.. and Mrs. Caleb Hopkins
two girls and a boy. Great interest In
the event has been shown in the neigh
borhood. and hundreds OF people have
visited the mother and her babies at
their home In Archertown during the
past ten days. The little house was
filed with Interested spectators OH the
occasion Of the christening last week,
when the name of Grover Cleveland
Hopkins was conferred upon the boy,
and the girls were named respectively
Francis Cleveland Hopkins and Ruth
Cleveland Hopkins. The babies are
bright and appear to be in excellent
health.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-11-24
N~Pnrar afthnInfmm

NEW YoRK, Nov. 10. Bishop Potter
presided &c q meesing fHsSChickeftnR
Hall tonight, the object OF which WAS
to protest against this Louisiana J.ofs
terry. Ex.MATor a, $, Hewitt, one &c
the speakers 8dYafted to The practical
power of the y3Dtepry people and their
attempt to cJatrcl tho State govsrn.
ment. He dedleafed that In 1876 the
electoral vote az the State was oBefed
to kim for money and no seciineds TO
pW 1sese Il.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-11-24
A Peculiar Death.

URBANA, o., Nov. 13,-Thomas
Winn, II 1~3-year-old boy, met his death
in a peculiar manner. In company with
another boy of like age he was playing
about a bonfire and the 1--WE were Jump
ing over the flames. Each started to
jump at the same time from a'different
direction, and there was q collision. The
boys heads came together with a loud
report. Winn suffering the greatest in
jury. The bumb caused conclusion OF
the brain andthe boy died IN a few hours
after.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-11-24
3 etter Than AnyBank
FL
Mutual Life lns, Go
OF NEW YO >.
OF NEW YO .

Pstal Assets now, SI4 AZ 30.
No other investment in the
world is so absolutely safe or con
slderlng the protection, nc c pro-
ftable than a life Oh .dowmcnt
policy in The Mutual lite Insur-
ance Company of New York, for
the following reasons:
Ist. The contrect is based upon
a natural and universally operating
law of mortality, backed by the
good faith and continued payments
of the largest number (IS2 ,oI3 in
1850 of carefully selected lives
insured in any company on the re-
serve fund system.
and. The Mutual Life has the
largest scrv fund of any insur-
ance company in the world-bcing
now over 47,ooo,o oo.
3rd. During the forty-scven
years Of it's business. it's receipts
from interest alone have paid all
death claims and left a surplus
therefrom of$II,3I5,9oI 60.
4th. Its interest receipts have
exceeded all expenses Of manage
ment by the enormous sum of$ss,-
4~47,246.S9.
sth. Its annual income in 1880
exceeding all the requirements for
paying death claims, matured en-
dowments, annuities, surrender
values, dividends to policy-holders
and expenses Tin all amounting to
Sal ,6a9,5o2.oI) by nearly ten mil
lions of dollars, or exactly $o,oS1,-
a33.3S.
9th. The Mutual Life has al
ready paid to and accumulated for
is policy-noldcrs over $435,ooo,-
900, which is double the transac-
ton of any other company in the
world.
Nc other financial system can
give such protection and security,
nd is SO well guarded on every
side against the disturbing elements
that undermine and overthrow the
best laid plans and methods of men
acting in their individual capacity.
REM THE COMPANY
-THR-
N0tUal Lille Inns, Go,
OF New YORK.
Ed L.G NAND, Col umbia, S, C.
General Agent,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-11-24
CYCLONE in INDIA.
Later Reports Mako me disaster
worse.

Worse.
CALCUTTA, Nov. 10.-As further de-
tails regarding the cyclone which passed
over this part of India Monday Of last
week are received II Is. seen that the
damage done is very extensive. Besides
the loss of seventy-seycn llycs by the
sinking ofthe Indian government steam
er "EDterpriseo which foundered at the
Andamgn islands andthe killing ofslxty
conyicts there is no doubt large loss Of
life at other places along the coast.
Adyices from various parts of Orissa, a
province of India In Bengal. state that
the cyclone passing ove that section of
country did great damage. The eastern
part of the province referred to lies
along the shores of the Bay Of Bengal
and this section was therefore exposed
to the full fury of the gale which seemed
TO gather force as 1t swept across the
bays TIE cyclone cleared the path
through the forests, %uprooting gigantic
trees aud hurting them aside as though
they were reeds. No house could stand
the terrible energy of the gale and every
dwelling or other structure In the path of
the cyclone was either swept from its
foundations Oh literally picked up, turned
over and deposited at some distance from
the place where IL had originally stood.
The wind also did much damage in the
vicinity of Calcutta or at least below
that city. AS is well known, Calcutta
is the seat of al immense trade by sea
and river, being the natural outlet for a
trade of the great valleys of tho Ganges
and Brannah Pootra. The city is sit
uated on the east bank OF the Hoogley
river, the westernmost branch of the
Ganges. The Hoogly river empties into
the bay OF Bengal through a number of
mouths, the Delta being ten miles
across. A large number ofvessels were
at anchor OF the mouths Of the river,
some waiting for an opportunity to as
cend while others were awaiting q fair
wind to put to sea. These VESSELS were
in such u position that when the gale
suddenly burst it was impossible to ave
many of them. Numbers dragged their
anchors and were carried ashore. while
others, moro fortunate in their holding
ground, were damaged by the pounding
they received by the enormous seas
which accompanied the storm. No es-
innate can as yet be made of the total
loss, but from all the details received it
Is known positively that the number o.
persons drowned or killed by falling
trees or nying debris is very large,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-11-24
How Ohinn rrovonts niosing.

SHANGHAI, Nov, 16.-several Chinase
have been beheaded at Wuchang by or
der OF the viceroy for posting placards
melting TO violence. Ever since the
captain OF the British gunboaS Aspic
notified the yiceroy that, In case OF
further attacks upon foreign residents,
the gunbcat weuld she'll his e~xcellency's
palace, comparative order has been
maintained
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-11-24
COTTON SAMpLE IMPROVED
ONE CENT RDIsER POUND 1sY

At the gin of MI. II. I'll. Roberts in Rich.
land County, just before starting his Sailor
Elevator one bale had been ginned by the
old method. just after starting the Eleva-
tor another bale was ginned from the same
pile. Without knowing this fact the cotton
buyer offered one cent per pound more for
the bale ginned with the use of tho Eleva-
tor. Read tho statements OF the buyer and
seller:
COPY.
This will certify that of two samples OF
cotton offered us today by Mr.. Rowan Rose
the market value of one exceeded that OF
the other by one cent per pound.
(Signed.) ID. WFORD SONS.
Thiss will certify that the two bales Of
cotton offered as above were both from the
same pile of seed cotton, aud giAned In the
same gin. One was carried to the gin In
baskets and enc through the sailor Seed
Cotton Elevator.
(Signed.) j. r. ROSE.
The best Tins. Presses, Elevators,
Engines and tho best machinery of all
kinds, for sale by
w. II. GIBBES. JR., q Co.
COLUMBIA. s. q.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-04-02
The Ke.'ey Institute.
AUDUBON. March 30, 1891

Al DDBoN, March 30, 1891.
TO the readers OF THE REPUBLICAN
wish to say few words in favor Of
temperance. All who know me know
that have always worked for the tenn
perance cause, and today am just as
much in favor of temperance as i ever
was. But there is a class of men that
the temperance cause will not reach.
In the first place you cannot get them
to go to u temperance meeting, and
they will not listen if you talk temper
anee to them. But am glad to know
that there Is remedy that can and
will reach the case of all men and wo-
men who are addicted to the drink
habit. have heard and read great
deal about the Kelley Institute of Des
Moines, and also of Dwight, Ill. have
read the testimonials of great many
that have been cured, but last week l
had the privilege of visiting the Kelley
Institute at Des Moines. My heart
was made glad when heard the testi-
mony of some that were there and had
just finished their course of treatment.
They tell me the same old story They
say they have no desire for liquor, and
even the smell of IL is offensive to them.
hope no one will think these men
that go there are low down, ignorant,
illiterate men. am sure they are not.
have not seen a brighter, more intelli-
gent looking set Of men than saw at
the Kelley Institute, They are not all
young men, but you find the gray haired
sire; also the female sex. | am sorry
to have to say this, but II is true. Sa-
tan is no respecter of persons. He
would just as soon drag down the fe-
male as tho male. IL was the female
that Satan first tempted to sin, but
men have fallen into the ranks, and to-
day Satan Is reignlng king over so
many. We have all sinned and come
short of the glory OF God, but | ana
glad to know that though we sin, wa
| have IN advocate with the Father,
even Jesus the righteous, who Is able
to save TO the uttermost all that will
come unto Him. God is able to save
every man and woman from the drink
habit, but this is not the day of miracles.
But II does seem like Il miracle to see n
man taken from the gutter almcs. n me-.
MAC, restored In three weeks ut the
Kelley Institute and returned to his
friends clothed aud IN his right mind,
with no desire for strong drink. III any
reader of this piece Is addicted to the
drink habit, opium or morphine nabit.
my advice to you is to go Immediately
to Des Moline $, take o three weeks
course ut tn 9 Kelley Institute and you
certainly will not begrudge time or
money spent In that way.
s. Il. BAILEY.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-04-02
The Dakota Hot Springs.

The improvements that have taken
place at the Dakota Hot Springs during
the past year make 1t now one of the
most popular, attractive and desirable
resorts in the country. In addition to
the benefits to be derived from the use
of the water, the curative properties of
which rival those of the famous Hot
Springs of Arkansas, the superior eli
Esate and beautiful natural Surround
ings render the Dakota Springs an es
pecially attractive resort. Ample hotel
accommodations are provided at rea-
sonahlo rates, and the journey to and
ftom that point can now be easily and
comfortably made via the Chicago e
North Western Railway system, which
has recently been completed into the
Springs. EyenrsioA tickets are sold the
year round al reduced rates. Full in
formation can be obtained by applica>
ton 20 any agent Of the Chicago e.
North Western Railway, or by address,
ing w. A. Thrall, General Passenger
and Ticket Agent, Chicago, Ill.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-04-02
Melville Movements.

Mr.. and Mrs. II. j. Fullerton returned
from Boone county March 18th.
Arthur Farquhar returned from Da-
kota Wednesday last. lie Is much de-
lighted with the country.
l. G, NJ, Ditto has been quite sick.
a, II. Carpenter has been elected
president OF the board of directors.
Miss Ella Farquhar will teach at
Greeley Center the coming summer.
The board raised the teachers wages
from S2s aud $50 to 800 and 1896 per
month. \ very wise action. We would
like to know IL amy person ever saw u
rich achool teacher,
There seems to be q good demand for
Held furniture this spring. We notice
a good many new implements being
hauled out.
Literary last Friday evening as usual.
Question; Resolved, That the farmer
has less cause for complaint for the
compensation of his labor than any
other class, Fred Farquhar, leader on
the Affirmative; Roy McCain, leader on
the negative.
The program for the exhibition April
81, ls being rehearsed and promises to
be lrSt-Class, the different characters
being well selected. There Is no reason
for not having grand entertainment.
Remember the place and date, Melville
Center Friday evening, April I'd.
Glen Forney was made gleeful by
the arrival Of a new boy.
Charley Ferguson has moved into
Greeley township. He has been deputy
clerk at the elections for number of
years in this township.
Mrs. James Hunt entertained her Ia
dy friends last Wednesday by having q
rag lacking. In the evening the other
sex Hooked In and helped deyour a fine
supper, The evening was passed in
usual enjoyment and all departed glad
that they had been there. Mrs. James,
Mrs. G. Il. Russell and Mrs. James Rus.
sell of Audubon, were among the ladies'
present,
Rev. Turnbull depai ted last Monday,
after three weeks visit with his sister,
Mrs. Thos. Oliver, to his old home In
Illinois, where he will visit few days
before arriving ut his home In Detroit.
Arthur Farquhar will teach in dis
trict No. z ths summer. Dave An
drews will take his place on the farm.
MIR. Nedroy, of Cameron, will teach at
Melville Center.
Dave Andrews had his leg badly lac
Grated by riding into q barb wire fence.
II. J. Fullerton found all his money
and five cents more. |. ID. CLARE.
William Russell, of Guthrie county,
took some line fat cattle TO Audubon
last Saturday,
Some Of the farmers have begun
blowing sod for corn.
Wm. Hamilton tired horse out
coming from Audubon last Friday.
w. G.. Bevers supplied the deficiency by
lending him mule.
On section 81 there is a notice which
reads rs follows: mo TRAVELLING acrost
these premises aloud" We would in
fer from the above that so long as you
make no noise you are at liberty to
travel. The boys are taking advantage
of these muddy times.
Jesse Keith has a hard time getting
the girls to school during this visitation
of mud.
Asi., John Hamilton how he likes to
ride mule to literary.
A brother-in-.aw of George Campbell
came from the starving part of Ne
braska, glad enough to live in Iowa.