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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-11

Even though | have been away. and made
my home in Chicago, which dearly love,
look back to Maine with the deepest re-
gard and tenderness
Following came the reports of the var'-
GUS clubs by their delegates. The study
has been most interesting, art, literature
science, travel studies, music, philanthropy
with discussions and lectures on the vsri-
Gus topics on current events, have bean fol
lowed carefully and continually by the
various Federation members; the results
of this almost universal dissemination of
knowledge and lberality of thought must
certainly conduce in the aggregate a
simply untold and unestimsble influence
in the people at large. And the Immediate
interest Is nothing in comparison with the
push which it will give the oncoming
generation.
The report of the reciprocity bureau, by
Miss Inez NJ. Blanchard, was interesting
and very much to the point. While she
AUlilItNtu luhL 1T WIS oil tACtlleui pliD IOT
members of one club to visit another and
read papers, the expenses should not fall
upon the visitors, as had been customary.
She maintained that club spirit and
courtesy should be mixed with common
sense
The report of Mrs. Sarah +. Hamilton,
vice president tor Maine of the National
Household Economic Federation, was
witty and original. She reported good
progress made and the outlook for tho
future very encouraging. She expresses
herself as not averse to cooperation with
the men in the meetings on domestic
economical subjects
| The report by the educational commit.
tee was one of the most interesting tea
tures of the day. The discussion follow.
ing brought out many excellent ideas.
Mrs. George C. Frye suggested presents.
ton of pictures by private gift. these conld
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-11
PROOF IS POSITIVE
THAT LYDIA Z. PINKHAM'S
VEGETABLE COMPOUND
Is Daily Curing Backachc, Dizziness,
Faintness, Irregularity, and all Fe-
male Complaints.

IsrEcIAL TO QUE LADY KKADERs1
Intelligent women no longer doubt the
value of Lydia E. Pinkhom's Vegetable
Compound. 1t speedily relieves irregu-
larity, suppressed or painful menstrual
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-11

have plenty to tell one another. Then,
too, there are many pleasant acquaintance
to be formed.
The bright sunlight put everyone in a
bright and lively humor, and there was
business in the air when the meeting was
called to order by the president, Mrs.
Henry F. Dowst of Bangor.
The devotional services, opene with the
singing of Nearer My God to Thee. "
Prayer was offered by Mrs. Helen Coffin
Beedy.
The address OF welcome from Mrs.
Anna Sargent Hunt, in behalf of the
Current Events Club, was received with
hearty applause. She said:
Mrs. President, Officers OF the Maine
Federation, Delegates and Visitors;
The Current Events Club of Augusta,
with her young sister the China Club,
count it great honor to be able TO extend
a welcome to the first assemblage OF this
kind at the State capital.
Gathered in this place by the courtesy
of His Excellency, the Governor, an
imaginary photograph brings to our ear
the voices of governors, congressman,
| legisl ators, and of eminent men of all pro-
fessions which have resounded within
these walls.
We wonder what some of the early
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-11

CIrhs> President Current Events Club.
rrors whose pictures hang on the
walls If yonder council ohamoer "oulu
have thought could they IN acute meh'ai
vision have seen this morning auu,enoe
If Names representative women nillus
the seats Of Names Representatives nan
No fsar with certain Journalists OF TO
dav. they too would deprecate TINS uprls-
inc of the "striking sex, nut WIN rDauS
anotber LOYAL cIubwoman l dlsclaim TINS
appellation, and the term the NE"
She of the larger heart, OF broader
Lrox,,edoe of intensified purposes 20
80 higher standard in her own ana
her family life is no new woman ohe
ia ono of the Kings Daughters, "a corner
Stone nolished after the similltude OF
wallace ), of whom mention was maoe III
tha Psa,mist's time Club life has con
10 he a factor among American worn. II.
II has great possibilities of good. III ma.
in a the promise of deepeneo thouen'
alon, evsry line scientific educatlouai'
i;tarerv. artistic, religious, phiianthrop"
IT, r,ov mean much for womans lhnu
zoos IN the home, fitting her home, lstine
Sa,. 20 ha the helpful sympathetic com
n no, w ~ her husband, the Intelligent
iudicious guide OF her oni,areh any In,
nowerful leaven in society. Ma! .ue .;,d
life of today tend always 10 eha .p'u
inc never to the undermining OF Inc nun
life. ,,r.,,v sboulf
90 hand In hand. >..,, ran
Relieving that the CLUBS Ok @siAe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-11

a fine job Of plumbing is being done to
the residence of Cbas X Tilden OF HALO
well. A. ID. Ward who is doing it, also
provides the same house with complete
system of steam heat and so other cities
are benefited by the overflow of Augusta
enterprise
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-11

The best sslve In the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fe-
yer Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Cofns, and all Skin Eruptions,
snd positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
quired. 1t Is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction or money refunded. Price IS
cents per box. For sale by Chas. X. Par
fridge. aug16, eod&w. tt, folrm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-11

Agent Partridge of the Kennebec Ss
Boston Steamboat Co, has been confined
to his home with severe bronchial
trouble for week. .s4ss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-11

Miss l.. +. Bailey Of Boston, who has
been visiting friends here, returned to, her
home, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-11

tons, weakness Of the stomach, indiges-
ton, bloating, leucorrhea, womb trou-
BILE, flooding, nervous prostration, head.
ache, general debility, etc. Symptoms OF
Womb Troubles
are dizziness, faintness. extreme LASH
tude, "don't care" and want to be
left alone" feelings, excitability, irrita-
bility, nervousness, sleeplessness, fatu-
lency, melancholy, or the blues" and
backache. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound will correct all this
trouble as sure as the sun shines. That
Bearing-Down Feeling,
causing pain, weight, and backache, Is
instantly relieved and permanently cured
by its use. Under all circumstances it
acts in perfect harmony with the laws
that govern the female system, Is as
harmless as water. 1t is wonderful for
Kidney Complaints in either sex.
Lydia e. Pinkham's Liver Pills
work in unison with the Compound, and
are sure cure for constipation and sick
headache. Mrs. Pinkham's Sanative
Wash is frequently found of great value
for local application. Correspondence
is freely solicited by the Lydia Z. Pink
ham Medicine Co, Lynn, Mass, and the
strictest confidence assured. All drug
gists sell the Pinkham remedies. The
Vegetable Compound in three formA -
Liquid, Pills, and LozengeA
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-10-03
sTRAYED.

From my pasture eight miles north
east OF Webster. on September Dist two
colts. described as follows: One black
mare two years old, one whitehind foot,
large white spot in forehead, chunky
build; one yearling bay horse colt, one
white hind loot, scar On lett shoulder
from barb wire cut. The black mare vas
raised about % m%iIessoutti Of aberdeen.
A Liberal reward viii be paid for their r.
turn. Address
s. q. WoopARD,
Webster, s. ID.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-10-03
c. C.. HART.

County Treasurer Kidder has been one
OF the busiest men III the state the past
few days. During the last two days OF
September and the first day OF October
he took in over twelve thousand dol
lars for back taxes and besides made out
the delinquent tax for publication. This
record speaks volumes for the systematic
and efficient methods upon which he o n
duets this important Office.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-10-03

Mrs. T.. ID. Gibson, OF Wheatland town
ship, had the misfortune to be quite
severely injured by "A vicious COW. The
accident occurred last week, but our in
formant could give no further particu-
lars.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-10-03
A splendid line of fur capes just arrived
at Tegtmeir & Spriestersbach's

Excursion tickets to Big Stone City
and Ortonville, $3.50 for round trip.
Tickets sold on Friday, Saturday and
Sunday, good until the following Tues
lax-
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-10-03


j. A. Freeborn, PHI. e., NJ. d., specialist
in diseases OF the eye, ear, nose, and
throat, will be in Webster on Wednesday
and Thursday, October . and 10, pre-
pared To treat all catarrhal diseases and
also diseases oi the eye and ear. DR..
Freedom is "a regular graduate OF Rush
Medical College, OF Chicago, and Bellevue
Hospital Medical College, OF New York,
and has taken special courses in Illinois
Eye aud Ear Infirmary, also New York
Eye and Ear Hospital, and has also
made a special study oil diseases oil the
throat and nose, with particular refer
ence to catarrhal diseases. He comes
fully prepared TO successfully treat ali
diseases OF eye, ear, throat, and nose,
and scientifically correct with glasses all
errors oil vision.
Office ut the Commercial Hotel.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-10-03

Leonard Hazeiden came down from
Nutley the latter part OF last week and
Saturday night started for kasson,
MINI. He did not say what his business
was, except that it was very important,
al least to himself. About three weeks
is the time he expects to be gone.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-10-03

The list OF delinquent real estate tax
published in this weeks REPORTER is
much larger than ever before for Day
county. This is due very largely to the
fact that threshing is away behind any
season in our history.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-10-03

teach the child he has duties to be per,
formed, and in the performance OF sHcll
duties he will soon grow up and will BE-
industrious and willing to discharge any
and all duties. We sincerely hope no
parent will intercept us in these sacred
principles. In cases oil sickness or poor
health MI such pupils i be excused.
We ask each and every patron to as
sist US in teaching the pupils to be indus
trious, to be occupied, because industry
is the key to fortune, and occupation
prevents temptation.
An open invitation is extended TO all
to come and see us.
ii. j. Rock, Principal,
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-10-03

DR.. Freeborn makes headquarters at
Ortonville. Office days, Friday and Sat
urday OF each week. He will be at the
Commercial Hotel Wednesday ard Thurs
day, October 8 and 10.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-10-03

The Rice place just north OF town is all
fenced in and has 10 acres OF good grass,
several stacks OF good straw, and an
abundance OF water. Stock will be tax
en- to pasture from now to November /,
for ST payable in advance,
~ ~ II ann
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-10-03

Mrs. rs. Hawkins, Chattanooga, Tenn
says "Slliloh's yitalizer saved my lie. /
consider it the best remedy for a debili-
tated system | ever used, Tor dyspepsia,
liver or kidney troubles it excels.' Price
75cts oil L. Ross 4 Co. 2
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-10-03
Taksn 10.

Came 10 my premises on September
10th, 1895, one bay pony mare, weight
about 100 pounds and brand on right
hip. MARTIN JOHNSON,
Section 20, Liberty township.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-10-03

Jewell Sorenson, the station agent at
Waubay, has been missing since last
Tuesday. The cause OF his departure is
unknown but he has been drinking heav-
lily OF late.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-10-03
SaXGSfC

Some want free trade; some protcct-
ion. But everybody wants some OF that
nice Fruit to put up for winter.
Ripe and Green Tomatoes-by the
btisflei or pound.
Large fresh NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
warranted to be fresh aud goed-30 and
30 cents each.
pounds any kind packngeCoff 45c.
Pure Lard. 10 cents per pound.
Cider Vinegar 30 cents per gallon.
a frst-class Syrup, - cents per gallon.
Kerosene, ID cents per gallon.
, gallons Gasoline. 90 cents.
Aberdeen Snow White Flour, the best
made.
Bring along your eggs and exchange
for anything in oar line at
BAXTER'S GROCERY.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-10-03

Quite a large number of Websterites
were out nearly all night Tuesday night
searching for "A small boy, but without
success. The missing child was the six
year old boy OF Mrs, Anna Olson, house
keeper for Ole kettIeson, who lives away
up near the old Military Reservation.
The child's mother was doing some trad
ing at Gibson L Haugen's !, in this city,
on that day, and about four O'Clock the
boy was missed, No trace OF him could
be found that day but ON the next day,
Mr.. o. 4. Gibson got on his track and
met Mr.. Frank harkosky, OF Grenvilie,
bringing the little fellow in. Ii seems he
had started to walk home but was pick
ed up on tiie road by Mr.. Kurkosky and
taken 70 thelattsr's !s2mn. Excitement
ran quite high for some time, but hap
PLY all turned but well in the end aud
the boy returned to his anxious mother
,,I,,.r,nuf
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-10-03

Flour! Aberdeen -four. Why use -four
you can't make good bread with when
you can buy Aberdeen Snow White for
S1.00 per sack at Bakers Grocery.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-10-03

I've got a big stock OF Lumber. Lwant
to sell il. | am going to sell it right. |
want you to look il over and get my
figures. T.. W. Small.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-10-03

The business houses OF the city will
close at 7:45, p. m,, every evening except
Saturday during the progress OF the
gospel meetings.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-10-03

Threshing seems to be progressing
very slowly, especially in the northern
part of the county. An early snow
would be unfortunate.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-10-03

The Darlington, Wis, journal says
editorially OF a popular patent medicine:
"We know from experience that Cham
berlain's colc, cholera, and dlarrhga
remedy is all that is claimed for it, as on
two occasions it stopped excruciatlng
pains and possibly saved us from an un-
timely grave. We would not rest easy
over night without it in the house.
This remedy undoubtedly saves mor
pain and suffering than any other medi-
cine in the world. Every family should
keep it in the house, for it is sure to be
needed sooner or later. For sale by II.
Ross & Co, druggists.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-10-03

As. Lockrem was over from Pierpopt
Monday.
$3 to So saved you on a Carpet at
1'The Fair
Miss Ida Gilbert weat to Bradley on
Monday.
Have you seen those misfit Carpets at
.'The Fair"
Major Maynard came down from Wau-
bay Tuesday.
few more OF those misft Carpets at
''The Fair"
S. c. Blodgett and wife drove mp from
Waubay Sunday.
Go to Peabody's Drugstore for Jumbo
school tablets.
W. 5. Hash was doing business last
Tuesday in Britton.
Z. w. Small is filing his yard with a
new stock OF lumber.
The late drouth in Waubay is reported
as OF short duration.
School Books and School Supplies at
Ross Drugstore.
Geo, Meuer, OF Bristol, was doing bust
ness in Webster Monday.
The finest line Of Stationery in the city
at Peabody Drugstore,
VIM. Mills, of Andover, was visitor at
the county capital Friday.
See the elegant line OF Stationery at
Peabody's Drugstore.
W. w. Cornelie and daughter were Min
neapolis visitors Thursday.
School Tablets-A complete line from
let up at Bakers.
j. w. Arthur and wife went to the
Aberdeen Grain Palace today.
Go to Tegtmeir & Spriestersbach for
fancy silks and dress trimmings.
Capt. L. G. Ochsenreiter and J.. H.Lund
are attending court at Mound City.
School Books and School Supplies at
Ross Drugstore.
Mrs. L. Darmody. OF Wayne, Wis, is
in this city at the bedside OF her son.
Carbon Paper for ]typewriters MT Pea
body's Drugstore.
Prof. Johnson left for his school at
| fairfield. Minnesota, last Thursday.
Secondhand School Books Boughtand
Sold-F. Ross 4 Co.
Miss Clara Betts visited at home from
Friday night until Monday morning.
You can find Fresh Oysters at Jewell
& Engelhart's.
J.. r. Chapman, OF Bristol, was inter-
viewing his Webster friends Monday.
Have you seen the large assortment OF
doilies at Tegtmeir & Spriestersbach's.
A daughter arrived Monday morning
at the home OF Register OF Deeds ,Thomp-
son.
thing but extreme satisfaction? Dwight's
-four.
s. p. aud G.. Bushnell, OF Paxton, Ind,
are making Judge Cowan a visit this
week.
All new stock-no culls-Is the new
stock OF Lumber just received by Small.
Geo. A. Bennett was down from Bris-
toll last Saturday looking after business
matters.
Some bargains in Wall Paper at Ross
Drugstore.
l.. w. Putnam, OF Rondell, was a visi-
tor at the teachers meeting in this city
Monday.
Wall P~aper-Great B~argains-F. Ross
&Co.
Hon. j. II. Mccoy went to Britton
Wednesday TO look after some business
matters.
A regular Worlds Fair display OF
Fruits at Baxter's G~rocery-and cheap,
too.
Col. T, A. Baker has lett Waubav for
Sheldon, Iowa, where he will take charge
OF a mill
Beniamin & Go. have a complete stock
OF bedding.
The newborn infant OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Ben Unke died Tuesd ~ and was buried
"Wednesday.
A new line OF Tablets and Fancy
Stationery just received at F.Ross&Co.
W. w. Orr, OF Republic, iowa, came in
Friday to look after some collections in
this vicinity.
QUINCES-Now you can get them al
Bakers Grocery for 80 cents a dozen.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Gruby were the
proud recipients OF ababy daughter Mon
day morning.
The latest thing in fancy towels, doll
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-10-03

ConrldKo hlllasr had two Of the fingers
on his left hand badly mashed last Fri
day while threshine near Butler. He was
working about his machine when his
hand was caught in u cog-wheel, crush
ing the middle and little fingers.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-10-03

Karl's Clover Root the great blood pu-
%riiier, gives freshness and clearness to the
complexion and cures constipation. %
cts, Scots and 81 Of r. Ross & Co. /
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-10-03

The Laugford Bugle tells OF a man who
was badly hurt by being kicked by u
horse in the abdomen. A man ought to
be kicked who would keepa horse in such
a place.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-10-03

Frank Sanborn, the Butler merchant,
and Frank Lewis, OF Chautauqua, came
up to Webster Saturday afternoon on
their bicycles.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-10-03

Shiloh's Cure is sold on a guarantee. 1t
cures Incipient Consumption. 1t is the
best cough cure. Only o cent "A dose
25cts, Scots and 81 Mt i. Ross & Co.'S. 3
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-10-03

A number OF stacks OF grain were burn
ed in the northern part Of the county
last week. This is an lesson: make
IA fire break to protect your property.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-10-03

A. w. Anderson has received a large
stock OF Vail Goods. Business Suits To
order for $40 to $50. Pants 50 to SO.
lie likes to show MS goods.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-10-03

Chas. NJ. Turner finished his engage
ment with the Waubay Clipper Saturday
night. He is now at work in the REPoR-
TER Office.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-10-03

DR.. J.A. Freeborn, specials in diseases
of eye. ear, nose, aud throat. will be Mt
! the Commercial Hotel on Wednesday
and Thursday. October 8 and 10.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-10-03

These are close times and every man
and woman wants TO save every cent
possible. | believe | can save you money
on lumber. r. W. Small.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-10-03

Ii troubled with rheumatism read this:
ANNAPOLIS, Nd, Apr i6, 1S9i-I have
used Chamberlain's Pain Balm for
rheumatism and found it ODE all that is
claimed for it. / believe ii To be the best
preparation for rlleumhtism aud deep
seated muscular pains, on the market,
and clieeriuily recommend it TO the pub
lic.-Jno. G.. Brooks, dealer in boots,
shoes, etc, No. Is, Main st.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-10-03

MEcHANICsyrLLE, st. Mary County, Nd.
Il sold n bottle OF tfiambegiain's Pain
BALM to a man who has bea, suffering
with rheumatism for sevS in wears. III
made him q well man. Jess bon stass
sale al % cents per hJn my lie. ana ~
Go, druggists. <facfous. .neart az
Typewriter payaIa nifty. nip OF 40
La Creole D hssesa '1rl, On.
Old papers : ,..aoadass isydassa ,s the
80 0rief: Ss siss.r %
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-10-03

NdiiA dbNtiIE
The schools IRE MOI as well attended ar
they should be, there being many yonng
pupils out helping in the TALL work. This
should not be prncticed except IN rare
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1895-03-01
coNMcTs sMoTHEREp.


Two Dead aud Twenty Narrowly Escape
Twenty-Three Mules Dead.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Feb. 25.-Two
convicts and twenty-three mine mules
were smothered to death, early yester-
day morning. in Rock Slope shaft No.
/, at Pratt mines.
Shortly after o'clock the engine
room In the slope was discovered on
fire, and "a general alarm was given on
the outside.
Willing hands with hose and water
were soon In the mine fighting the
flames. which had gained considerable
headway, for IL was known that
twenty convicts and twenty-three head
or mules were cut on from the outside
by the fire. The smoke. which was fol-
lowing the air, was going toward the
men and mules. After three hours
hard work the fire was cxtinguished
and the men pushed on.
The body OF John Patton was found
lying across the track. His head was
badly battered, ,as IL heshad tried to kill
himself before being smothered. A
short distance away the second bodywas
found. IL was that OF Louis Stevens.
The twenty-three mules were found
all I'm heap dead. They had kicked
one another fearfully while maddened
by the smoke.
The other eighteen convicts were
found I'm a. bunch near the air shaft
where they had gathered in hope Of
lxa@ninr alive. Several 0f them were
on the ground They were hastily
carried out on terra. frma and all
brought around au right
Patton and Stevens were from South
Alabama. and were sent up for grand
larceny.
The fire was of incendiary origin, rs
no fire La used about the engine rooms
steam from the outside being the
power employed