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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-09
NEGRO OUTLAW LYNCHED.
Simon Cooper Captured and Hanged
by q Mob.

by q Mob.
SUMTER, S. c., Jan. 8-Simon Coop
er, the negro outlaw, who yesterday
murdered three members Of the Wilson
family and colored servant was
lynched near here today. Cooper was
captured by the sheriff's posse and
was being taken to Sumter, when the
mob decided to hang him. The deputy
sheriff, aided by two men, resisted the
lynchers, but was overpowered A rope
was thrown over the limb Of a tree,
and as the man swung upward the
body was pierced by more than $50
bullets. One bullet cut the rope and
the corpse fell to the ground, where
the coroner found it some hours later
when he went to hold an inquest.
Cooper was captured about noon in
a cabin five miles from this place.
About O'Clock this morning Jake OAR
gan, colored, went to the house Of w
). Burkett, white neighbor and said
that Cooper was at his house asleep.
Burkett rode to Sumter with the news
and deputy sheriff, with posse OF
nine men, Immediately left for the
place. A woman and q man were in
the house with Cooper He sent the
woman out and later sent the man to
buy him ammunition in Camden, Civ
Ing him sample shell. Cooper was
well armed with Wfnchesters and kept
up continuous fire. The house was
small and on a hill in the open. so that
the posse could not at first come within
range with any degree of safety Once
Cooper came out of the house with a
gun and was taking aim, when a Mr..
McCown fired at him. Cooper immed-
lately dropped his gun and seemed to
be wounded He did not shoot. but
returned to the house
Cooper's steady fire kept the crowd
under cover for some time. About
noon, however, an advance was mad;
and the posse closed III. After a par
ley Cooper agreed to come out. Sew
eral men POSTED themselves at the door
and as the outlaw STEPPED out he was
seized by the arms, ard. as he stood
facing the crowd, q shot was fired, and
Cooper dropped with a rifle ball
through his cheeks. He was not badly
wounded, however, and, as he rolled
over made az attempt to get his hand
to his trousers. In his shirt a razor
was found, while beneath his trousers
band was a loaded revolver. Cooper
was drunk, and after the shot became
unmanageable.
A search of the cabin revealed a.
Winchester rifle, two revolvers, a valise
filled with cartridges and a number Of
TASKS, some empty and others filled
with whisky. On a page torn from a.
blank book was written: Remember
that killed myself; there never was
man that could take me. Simon Coop
err" Cooper was placed in a wagon
with Mr.. McKagen, of Sumpter, and
Mr.. Tuberville, Of Florence, and the
party started for town. The crowd of
nearly 100 men followed. There were
mutterings Of lynching, but the trouble
did not eliminate until Green Swamp
was reached, about two miles from
Sumpter. Then the mob demanded
Cooper's surrender. the officers were
overpoWered and the negro lynched as
related.
The coroner's jury returned a verdict
that Cooper "came to his death at the
hands Of a mob, whose members are
unknown to the jury"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-09
PENALTY OF DEATH
Advocated by Gov. Stone for Con-
victed Train Robbers.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, Jan. 8.-A
joint session of the senate and house
was held today and the returns for the
November election canvassed. When
the joint session was dissolved Gov.
Stones last message was presented in
each branch and read. Adjournment
was then taken until Monday, The
message relates almost wholly to in
ternaI affairs. OF trains robbery, the
governor has this to say,
The crime is one which calls for more than
ordinary attention and the necessity for its
suppression is SO great that it should be
visited by the most extreme punishment.
1t is a crime perpetrated by masked des-
peradoes who go prepared 10 commit murder
If it is deemed necessary either to success
or to escape. 1t is a crime which should
be absolutely extirpated. That cannot be
accomplished by penitentiary sentence. The
thirty-eigh general assembly, alive to the
Importance Of the subject made the crime
a capital offense. The infection of capital
punishment, however, was left to the dis
erection of the jury. Several convictions have
been held since the enactment Of the law
referred to, but only penitentiary sentences
were pronounced. In my opinion the men
who perpetrate these crimes she ID be hung
and 1 believe the law should be so amended
to provide that every person convicted
Of it should suffer death. II
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-09
Oranges From Janau

=, The first consignment of Japanese oranges
mat was ever sent to this city arrived at
Like everything else in Japan, the oranges
are small and exquisite. They look almost
exactly like the, little tangerines, but are
FOUNDER The color Of the skin is the same
DARK yellow as the tangerine, but the fruit is
heavier, and of finer quality. The taste
Is peculiar, having plum flavor, and the
1rult is extremely juicy. The oranges were
the last steamer of the new Japan-American
freight line recently established by the Great
Northern. Local Commercial Agent Kimbail.
OF the Great Northern, showed the oranges
to number of commission men in Minnean-
oils today, and if satisfactory rates can be
made the dealers will buy in a stock Just to
see how Japanese oranges will take in Min
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-09
KITCHEN RUN BY CITY.
In House That Was u Nunnery-
Serves Food at Cost.

Those housewives who think the
cooperative kitchen is so far in the
future that it would be absurd to look
toward it for relief from daily drudg-
cry will be interested to hear that
a kitchen with the same end in view
as the cooperative has been in sue
cessful operation for nearly fifty years,
says the New York Press. The Asso-
citation Alimentaire of Grenoble,
France, is a purely municipal affair.
The city owns it and supplies meals
at cost in its own restaurant or deliV-
ers them at private homes.
r. Prof. Osborne Ward of the depart
ment of labor statistics, spent his re-
cent vacation abroad, studying a num-
Der of socialistic experiments that are
being carried on in various parts of
Europe. He was interested more by
what he saw at Grenoble than by
anything else The authorities gave
him all the aid in their power when
they learned that he was from the
American labor bureau.
Everything at the Association Ali
mentaire is as good as money can buy
The cooks are as clever as any in
The provisions are bought in the best
markets and are carefully selected.
The service is excellent. The dining
rooms are of several grades, according
to the furnishings and the attendance,
so that all tastes may be accomno-
dated. One may dine there for cents
on bread and soup, and be satisfied
or one may pay II cents and have a
full-courSe dinner. In the best rooms,
which are marble AoOred and deco
rated with much elegance, there are
walters who look for tips as naturally
as though they were in the SWEETEST
of Partisan cafes.
Pure wines, which have been proper
ly aged, are served at about cents a
liter.
There Is no financial profit to the
city in running this large restaurant
which serves some 10000 900 year.
The charges are based on the cost of
the materials used, the employment Of
help and the amount spent in keeping
the utensils, machinery and building
in repair.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-09
VIII Entertain Sembermen.

Secretary w. G. Hollis, of the Northwestern
Lumbermen's association, has issued the call
Northwestern Lumbermen's association. and
for the third annual meeting of the Retail
Lumbermen's Insurance association, Jan. 10
and Il The meetings will be held in Mime
apolis this year as usual. 1t will be remem-
bered that at the last convention it was voted
to meet in Des Moines To-, this year. The
board Of directors, for various reasons. with
which members are familiar decided that it
would be better to continue to have the meet
Ing held in Minneapolis, and accordingly a
vote of the members was taken to decide the
matter. Out of a possible vote of 773 Secre-
tary Hollis received Cos votes returned by
members expressing their preference of place
of meeting. Twenty-Five different cities were
voted for, Minneapolis receiving the highest
number-474 votes.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-09
CABINET AS MADE UP BY A CLOSE
FRIEND OF PRESIDENT
ELECT M'KINLEY.
SHERMAN HEADS THE LIST.
PLACE OF HONOR GIVEN TO THE
SENIOR SENATOR FROM
OHIO
HANNA FOR POSTMASTER GENERAL
AIger, Dtng1ey and Bliss Included
I'm the Forecast With One Place
for the Central West.

CLEVELAND, o., Jan. S-McKinley
is resting quietly at the home of Col.
Herrick, protected from callers. as far
as possible, who have no legitimate
claim upon him. He is not now at
work upon his message, but is receiv-
ing visitors and resting. Last night
Senator Allison was discussed for the
state portfolio, by the president-elect
and several Of his Cleveland friends.
1t is understood that Allison desires to
finish his term in the senate. It is
stated that when Mckinley returns to
Canton, Senator Sherman will visit him
there.
Among the callers at the Herrick
home today were two sons Of ex-presi-
dents, Hon. James R. Garfield and
Webb G. Hayes. In the afternoon Nc
Kinley took drive with Col. Herrick
and lunched with him at The Union
club. Mr.. and Mrs Mckinley ana
Col. and Mrs. Herrick took dinner aud
spent the evening with Mrs. Sara
Duncan, the president-elect's sister.
Mr.. Hanna was in conference today
with Hon. S. M. Taylor, secretary of
state Of Ohio, whose term Of office is
about to expire, and Col John Donald
son, of Columbus. Maj. Dick denied to-
day that he had been agreed upon as
the presidents private secretary. The
cabinet predicted by one who has been
a friend and staunch supporter OF Mr..
Mckinley during his later public ca
reer is as follows:
Secretary of State-Senator Sherman
secretary of the Treasury-Mr. Dingley, os
Maine Cif his health permits).
Secretary of War-Gen. Alger.
of
Attorney General-Judge Golf, of West Vir-
ginia.
Secretary of the Interior-Judge McKenna,
of California
Postmaster General-Mr. Hanna crowded
Senator Sherman is not secretary of state).
Secretary Of Agricultural farmer from the
Central West.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-09

ors thronged the jail all the afternoon, asking
to see the prisoners, but no one was admitted
to the cell rooms, and few gained access even
to the jail Office.
When the news reached May White thai
Quinn was recaptured she was very much
put out over the occurrence.
We'll, It's too bad" she said to her in
f9rmant, Everybody eis against him, and
they want to give him the worst of it. Nit
chell is the one to blame, and he is getting
The young woman did not allow herself to
weep, however. She is of a stoical disposi-
ton, and appeared to think that to show any
degree of feeling was not good form. Nit
change of expression to his countenance when
he learned of It, In fact, the whole outfit
of hold-up artists are wonders in the matter
Of giving no visible signs Of feeling
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-09
GRAND JURY EXCITED.
VIII Call on the Sheriff and Prison.
ers to ExDIaiu

The news Of the escape and recapture of
the three Jail birds yesterday greatly excited
the grand jury. Word was sent to Sheriff
Phillips that he would be called before that
not been sent for. There is a probability
that the prisoners will also be called upon to
tell their story. Yesterday afternoon there
were fully fifty witnesses present awaiting ex-
animation, from all walks of life. Few Of
them were called, however, and at o'clock
all witnesses were excused until Monday
morning, and the jury. retired to its room to
was a lengthy one, and it was understood
that votes were being taken upon indictments
In municipal affairs. No word reached the
outside however, as to the work going on in
side, and the jury left the court room at 5
o'clock.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-09
MiIIers Beat. the Saints

An exciting game of indoor base ball. which
proved rather one-sided in its ending, took
place last evening at the armory, between
representatives of Company F, of this city,
and Company H, of St. Paul. The gallery
was crowded with enthusiastic patrons of
the sport of both sexes when the game was
called, late in the evening. The contest was
umpired by John Banks, of this city, with
good Judgment, although considerable dis
satisfaction manifested by the local
rooters. The final score stood IA to in favor
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-09
MAY GUILTY AGAIN.
New Charges Against the Highway
Miss

William Mitchell, who was brought back
from the reformatory to testify at the trials
of John Quinn and May White, and the young
highway miss herself were both arraigned
again yesterday morning on second indict-
ment, charging them with robbery in the first
degree in holding up Thomas Devereaux to
the amount of $50 worth of watch jewelry
They both pleaded guilty to the charge
Mitchell stated that he had already told his
father and others that he was guilty of this
charge and that he would enter such a plea
May White simply said guilty"
Neither of the young prisoners had attor-
neys present although Aid. Phillips was pres
ent with his boy and sentence was deferred
till later, no specific date being set 1t is
probable that they will not be sentenced until
after the Quinn trial.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-09

charles Bell, of Los Angeles, Cal. will
start from Minneapolis one week from next
team. From Minneapolis the route taken will
be through Hastings Red Wing, Winona
an and La Crosse to Milwaukee and Chicago.
Inence the road to Buffalo will be taken
TO New York on the Central. The dogs viii
travel every foot of the distance without be-
ing put ON a train, and will be shipped from
New York to Liverpool Per a steamer of the
City line. From England Bell will cross the
channel and strike through Germany Russia
thence through Japan and China, returning
TO San Francisco. The dog team is now
quartered in a barn at Washington and Eff,
teenth avenues.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-09
Y. Nj. G.. A. Annual,

The twenty-third annual state convention
Of the Young Mems Christian Association Of
Minnesota, to be held at Red Wing, Feb. II to
The convention will be held at the English
Methodist Episcopal church, and fully three
hundred delegates from all over the state
are expected. The programme includes ad-
dresses by Rev. Alexander Patterson, D. D.,
Of Chicago; c. K. Ober international secre-
tary; T. S. Brock, international college sec
rotary, and l. E. Brown, secretary for Illi-
DOiS
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-09

directed to meet Jan. 10, 1897, in the
office of the city engineer.
Claus o. Peterson, the Republican
candidate for alderman of the Eleventh
ward, asked for $336.02 to reimburse
him for expenses incurred in the con-
test over the election. The iteuI in
cludes $3.50 paid to F. M. Nye and also
$3.50 paid to L. A. Reed as attorneys in
the case. The fees for witnesses, ETC.,
amounts to $36.02.
The council adjourned to meet again
Jan. Is, at 1880 o'clock.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-09
Loaned Hennepin n Jail.

A good joke was perpetrated on the Henne-
pin county Jail yesterday by a. sheriff from a
neighboring county. The official in ques-
tione telephoned in to Chief Smith, stating
that his Jail cost $50 to build He wished
to know if Hennepin county did not wish to
keep its criminals in his Jail.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-09
Ray Bill Accented.

WASHINGTON, JAN S.-The bill limiting
the power Of judges to punish for contempt
Of court, which Representative Ray, Of New
York, has offered as a substitute for the bill
passed by the senate last session, was favor
ably reported by the house committee on ju-
dietary today by vote Of s to 4 the commit
tee decided to report the bill favorably to the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-09
Pyfhians Install.

Nicollet Lodge No. 46, Knights of Pythias
Installed officers for the ensuing year Thurs
day evening last, as follows: Hugh McLain
c. c.; William Bennett, V. c.; NJ. W. Seller
H. w; H. J. Morrison, K of P. G. s.; c. T.
Green, M. F.; L. D. de Mars, H. E.; j. P.
Johnston, NJ. A; R. A. Kruger, l. c.; w.
B. Gage. o. G.; S. H. Abeles. trustee
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-09
sorensOn Is Wanted.

The officials at Grand Harbor, N D., have
asked the Minneapolis police to be on the
lookout for Julius SoreDson, who suddenly
disappeared from Grand Harbor last Satur-
day, taking, it is alleged, an express pack
age containing 5000 belonging to the company
for which he was agent. He took the posi-
Is thought to be in Minneapolis or on his way
here.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-09

Attorney George L. Bunn tof St. Paul. a
sound money Democrat, and very able and
proficient attorney, appointed by Gov.
Clough last week to fill the Vacancy caused
by the death Of Judge G. D. Kerr. The
choice is a good one, and gives general salts
faction.-Morris Tribune
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-09
The Old-StyIe Girls.

The Sweet Thing-What is all this talk
about interference in Cuba?
The Angel Child-It must mean something
about an international football game, think,
dear-Philadelphia North American.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-09
In the New Regime.

The new order had begun to be a pretty old
thing, when one evening she came home to
find her husband in tears.
1.-The cook" sobbed the unhappy man, has
gone and bought a stovepipe hat just
like mine.''-Detroit Tribune.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-09
A Sign of the Times.

Upsom-Heavens! Digby, what's the matter
with your hands? Had 'em crushed?
Digby-Oh, no: I've just been showing my
boy how to work the new lot Of mechanical
toys that came out this season.-Philadelphia
North American.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-09
Fatal "Hftching.o

An eight-year-old son of John Void, living
at S27 Twenty-sixth avenue south, died last
night the result of injuries received while
catching on bobS.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-09

glass tubes used in the filter and not
made in this country be put on the free
list. The committee then adjourned.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-09
Carried by Republicans.

ELKINS, w. Va, Jan. SIN the municipal
ticket won by II majority The liquor IL
cense privilege was also voted down. This
town has always heretofore been a Demo-
cratic stronghold.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-09
HOW He Felt.

II say, Jones do you never hunger for the
good old times you had at college?
II frequently thirst for them, Brown. =
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-09
ALTGELD NOT AT HOME.
| Application for ReQuisitiOn Of
Haney Filed.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Jan. S.-A deputy sher-
if from Minneapolis was here this morning
and presented new application for the re-
QUESTION of ex-City Clerk G. F. Haney. Gov.
Altgeld was not in the city, and the papers
We're filed. The deputy returned, probably
to Normal. The states attorney Of Nc
Lean county, Ill, was with him
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-30

Ep1roR HERALD:--Will you allow
me little space in your columns.
Sometimes a great deal too much is
said in regard to certain matters but
again we come to places in our ex-
perience where words fail us. Such
is the case Of myself and family this
beautiful Christmas morning. Since
I have been pastor on this circuit l.
have been made to rejoice at all
times by the untiring efforts OF our
people, but this matter was brought
TO climax last evening at the Christ
mas tree at the Plum Greek appoint
ment. Our share OF the presents were
as we thought almost too lsrge-not
one Of our large family we're forgot
ten by our kind people In substantial
presents. Among. some Of the many
beautiful gifts was fine pair OF
dressing gloves presented by Mr.. and
Mrs. N Gilliland and Mr.. and Mrs.
Jno. Kesee and beautiful silk
quilt with the names Of those kind
hands who worked the stitches
This only a slight sample OF
the many kindnesses we have been
continually receiving since we
came here. feel that words are
too feeble TO express our heartfelt
thanks. But TO those who assisted it
ever so little to contribute to this our
Christmas joys, remember that some
times the path of the minister seems
uneven and obscure but we will ever
look back with joy to Christmas 1897,
remembering you all and sleeping
sweetly under the beautiful new quilt
for we realize that there is much love
woven in the stitches, and may your
path in this life be as bright and
beautiful and strewn with as many
flowers as you have endeavorea TO
place in ours And may the many
acts Of this. kind be as buds blossom
ing on the shores where flowers i'm
mortal grow.
With many thanks and Happy
New Year, we are yours in His
name. s. q. ELwELL,
Pastor M. E. Church.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-30
Other averages in per cent are:
Something To Know.

1t may be worth something to know
that the very best medicine for restor
ing the tired out nervous system to q
healthy vigor is Electric Bitters. This
medicine is purely vegetable, acts by
giving tone to the nerve centres in the
stomach, gently stimulates the Liver
and Kidneys, and aids these organs in
throwing Off impurities in the blood
Electric Bitters improves the appetite,
aids digestion, and is pronounced by
those who have sried it as the very best
blood purifier and nerve tonic. Try it,
Sold for SOC or 81 per bottle at james
& Co.'S drug store. 2
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-30
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 80, 1897.
81 O0O REWARD.

The commissioners Of Phillips coun-
ty have offered a reward Of $500 for
information that will lead to the ar
rest and conviction Of the party OF
parties who murnered A. Vega on the
night of December IA
The Dispatch and HERALD OF this
city are authorized by responsible
parties to supplement the above offer
with another for a like amount, Of
$500, making total OF $1,000, in
cash which will be paid for inform
atlon that Will lead to the arrest and
conviction of the party or parties who
murdered Alexander Vega.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-30

Talk about populists practiclng ne
potisml Oy Leland has three members
of his family in federal offices besides
himself. His brother Henry Is Secre-
tary of the Territory Of New Mexico.
His brother-in-law is in the Indian
service, while Pliny Soper, another
brother-in-law, is United States Dis
trict Attorney IN Oklahoma Besides
all Of thus Mr.. Leland has a $4,000
Job as Pension Agent at Topeka.
Nepotism is not such a terrible thing,
it seems, as Mr.. Lelsnd's newspaper
satellites we're won't to make it ap-
pear whenever two members Of a
popullst family happened to get into
office at the same time -Ex.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-30

WORDS are nothing, but their ap'
pllcation is everything. An eastern
daily runs up scare head Of "Strike
at Fall River" This means want,
woe and disaster to thousands. =
A western paper exultantly shouts
Strike on Clear Creek" and means
that some one has found q fortune
in gold mine, and as a consequence
men are given work at good wages
Would that all strikes were Of the
latter character