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Middletown transcript., 1897-06-12
IF I KNEW.

II knew the box where the smiles ale kept,
No matter ow large the key
Or strong the bolt, would try SO hard
TwouM open, know, for me,
Then over the land and the sea broadcast,
I'D scatter the smiles to play.
That the children's faces might hold them
Enn
Middletown transcript., 1897-06-12
B. & O. Railroad.

Schedule in effect May 10Th, 1857
All trains Illuminated with Pintsch Light.
&Express trains.
TRAINS LEAVE WILMINGTON1 DEL
AWARE AVE STATION E0I2
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-13

Terrell, Tex, Jan. 9.-John Wayne,
aged about 80 years, was found east Of
here Thursday with log lying across
his body. He states that he made a
fire by some logs and went to sleep.
The limbs supporting one of them
burned away and 1t fell on him, maxi
ing him a prisoner until released by
two tramps. He was brought to town
by Constable Dave James and placed in
charge of the county physician. He Is
badly injured, but no bones are broken.
Wayne's home is in Memphis, Tenn.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-13
New waterworks Company.

Ranger, Tex, Jan. Stranger has
organized a full fledged water works
company, consisting of the following
gentlemen: G. H. Bohning, president;
w. R. Hodges, president; w. G.
Moore, secretary; w. H. Hagerman
treasurer.
This will be a chartered company
with capital stock of $4,000. The citi-
zens are quite enthusiastic over the
matter, and most of the stock is al
ready taken up. ]. s. Thatcher, a civil
engineer of Dallas, was on the ground
yesterday, and says Ranger has nat
ural reservoir that with thirty-foot
dam will contain 5OOOO,OOO gallons OF
water, giving the town pressure OF a
sixty-foot stream.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-13
Found His wlfe strangIed.

Cincinnati, Ohio, January liza spe-
cial to the Commercial Tribune from
Shakertown, KY, says; William De-
vine, highly respected farmer, went
home near here Sunday night, after an
absence of several hours and found his
young wife dead and cold on the floor,
her two infant children lying on her
breast crying bitterly finger marks on
her throat, the clothing and all the fur
niture disordered and other signs Of a
struggle. He ran and gave the alarm.
A hunt for the murderer all night and
yesterday has been without result.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-13

Ennis, Tex, Jan. Sc. c. Chapman,
well known citizen of this place, was
found about o'clock yesterday morn
ing in dying condition lying on the
sidewalk on Main street, near the Hous-
ton and Texas Central depot. He lived
only few minutes after being found,
His throat was cut. A stab wound and
short cash were in the right side OF
his neck, and there was a cash four
inches long extending from the threat
nearly to the left ear He had bled a
great deal. From the blood on the
ground it appears that the cuts were
inflicted some thirty yards from where
he fell. His groans attracted Night
Operator e. G. Meredith at the Cen
trail, and the night Waterman at the
Midland. The body was moved to an
undertaking establishment and pre-
pared for burial. Justice Cochran
Vowed the remains. A small pocket
knife was found on the body. De-
ceased was member of the Elks, and
will be buried by that order this even
ing. He was brother of j. w. Chap
'uan, of this city, and was unmarried.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-13
An old veteran Dead.

Denton, Tex, Jan. 9.-John Bran
mum, battle-scarred veteran Of two
wars, died here yesterday morning, af-
ter lingering in a helpless condition for
eight weeks, aged SO years. The de-
ceased had fought in the Blackhawk
Indian and confederate wars, drawing
pension from the United States gov
eminent for his services in the former
war. He was master Mason, and
will be buried here to-day with the Ma
sonic rites by the Standard lodge, A.,
F. and A. M, it being his expressed
wish that after q lapse Of one night he
be so inferred. The deceased was orig
inally from Tennessee, and moved to
Texas several years ago, but had been
living here only about two years.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-13

Dallas, Tex, Jan. 8.-The 5-year-old
daughter of Mr.. Joseph Thompson. re-
siding on the Dowdy farm, four miles
southeast Of the city, was burned to
death Thursday evening. The child
was in the act of placing few sticks
of wood in the large open fireplace
when her dress became ignited. She
was enveloped in flames before assist
ance reached her, and died few
hours later. after enduring terrible
agony.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-13

Birmingham, Alp, January lin
railroad agent at Suspension, Ga, was
shot and robbed by two negroes. De-
tective Wallace of Columbus, Ga,
while trying to arrest Riley Walker
and Richard Williams, colored, for the
crime, was shot and killed by them
rhe murder caused great Indignation,
and when the negroes were arrested
they only escaped lynching by being
hurried off by tram to Jail at Mont,
eomery. In August of that year they
were taken back to Union Springs and
each given a life sentence. The yer.
dict enraged the people so that mob
assembled. The prisoners We're placed
on train to be hurried away to Mont.
gomery again. Near Mitchell station
mob stopped the train, boarded it and
overpowering the officers took the ne.
groes off 1t was supposed they were
lynched.
Saturday. e RitssaEd Williams was
found and rearrested at Highlog, Bull.
lock county. He had changed his name
but finally acknowledged his identity,
He says he and Walker, while hand,
cuffed together, one with n rope about
his neck, We're pushed off the train,
and then the mob sprang off one hun,
dred yards furtherup the track Mean.
while the two negroes had scrambled
off and ran to ditch near by where
they hid. The mob passed near them,
cursng because they could not find
chem. Later the prisoners went to an
old negroes house and got him to cut
Off their handouts with an adze. Then
they parted company and fled. Walk
er's whereabouts are unknown. Will
Jams has since been working at a mill
twenty miles from Mltchell.s
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-13

Bells, Tex, Jan. "wednesday a
calf belonging to Sam Hicks suddenly
became furious and ran bawllng into
the wire fence. The watchdog attacked
the calf, and Mrs. Hicks and her s.
year-old son went to the calfs relief.
The little boy was bitten nearly
through the hand by the dog. Mrs.
Hicks received wire cut on the wrist,
which was wet with the saliva from the
calf. The dog was shot. the calf died
and a maidstone was applied to the
wounds of both mother and son. and
adhered firmly.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-13

Paris, Tex, Jan. ST. w. Carlock
the recently elected county attorney
notified all the owners of slot machines
to discontinue the use of them, or he
would proceed against them legally for
violating the law. All of the owners
complied with his demand.
Now he has issued a notice to all oil
the saloonmen to remove the screens
and other devices for obstructing the
view of the interiors of their places OF
business, stating that he would take &C.
ton in the premises should they fail
to promptly comply with the law. The
saloonmen have not as yet complied
and it is whispered that legal contest
is brewing of no small dimensions.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-13
cnshIer Kllls Hlmself.

Lebanon, Pa, January 11.-John NJ i.
Gosslin, aged 40 years, cashier of the
Lebanon National bank, attempted to
commit suicide yesterday by shooting
himself in the head He will die. His
wife and two children had gone to
church, leaving him in the house alone.
Besides his connection with the bank,
he was teacher Of a large Bible class in
the lutheran church. For some time
past his health has not been good, and
this 1t is believed, prompted him to end
his life. His accounts with the bank
are said to be correct.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-13

Ottowa, ILL.,, Jan. 9-Sheriff Yockey
mas left for Rutland village with six
teen special deputies, picked from tho
old militiamen, and armed with Martin
repeating rifles, on call for help from
Deputy Matt Coulson, who has been on
the ground ever since Monday night,
when the miners at Emerson Hake's
shaft threatened to raze the building.
The telegram to Sheriff Jockey was to
the effect that between 200 and 300
Italians and Austrians were parading
the streets and threatening to loot
Hake's store and burn the shaft.
The trouble grew out of break In
the scales, which weighed 45O pounds
light. 1t was several days before the
miners discovered this. The manager
failed to keep his promise to repair
the scales and the men quit.
He has refused to pay them the
money due, claiming that they are not
discharged and must wait until pay
day, Jan. 16. for. their money. The
Rutland miners have been Joined by
miners from surrounding towns
Many of them are armed. Rutland is
village of 1000 people, half way de-
tween Wenona and Minonk
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-13

Llpscomb, Tex, Jan. 5.-The wealth
er has recently been phenomenal. Till
Jan. there had been no severe wealth
er. On that date there was heavy rain
and thunder shower in the early part
of the night. About 8 o'clock a. m. Of
the I'd instant snow storm from the
north began. which lasted for thirty
six hours. and which in intensity OF
wind and amount OF snowfall has hard
ly parallel in this section. The snow
is now drifted in great banks, which
will impede railway and other travel
for many days. The amount of snow
argues we'll for the success of the far
mer, but stockmen are uneasy. The
storm is now over.
Mr.. Frank Patton, of Higgins, was
recently dragged into insensibility near
here by runaway team. as we'll as Sc
riously mangled, one arm being brok-
en-. He is rapidly recovering.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-13

Mexia, Tex, Jan. 9.-An unknown
man, supposed to be Louis Schillings,
a spectacle peddler, and stepson OF
Mr.. Reese, of Dallas, was found about
one mile south of town, near the rail-
road track, yesterday morning by the
section men in an unconscious state,
having received a blow near the base
of the brain, as blood was oozing freely
from both ears. He was brought to
town and placed in hotel, where he
fingered until p. m, when he expired
without ever regaining consciousness.
Marshal Hughes arrested young
man named Webb, claiming to be from
Collin county. He is now behind the
bars awaiting further developments.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-13
Bow Chnrced wan Mnrder

Galveston, Tex. Jan. S.-The grand
jury yesterday returned a true bill
against James Louis Shepherd, the IL
year-old boy who is charged with hay-
ing shot and killed Mary Falk, Dec. 1S.
The indictment charges him with MUIR
der in the second degree. The case is
set for Jan. 81.
William Hansen. who was arrested
by the police in connection with the
Martin murder case, was released yes
terday. The grand jury, after hearing
all the evidence in the case, promptly
returned an order of no true bill.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-13

Mineola, Tex, Jan. 9-Jlm Fiale, {
young farmer living near Qultman, was
shot and killed about 6 o'clock Thurs
day evening.
Hale had been in Quitman Thursday,
and had difficulty with a man who
lives there. About o'clock he left for
his home on horseback.
The horse reached home, and was
found at the lot gate about 10 o'clock
with the bride rein securely tied
around the pommel of the saddle. This
excited Young Hale's father, who i'm
mediately started for Quitman to look
for his son. On the road he called on
some of his neighbors, who went with
him. When about two miles east of
Quitman they found Young Hale lying
in the road shot through the head,
The ball entered the temple, passing
through the brain, and came out on the
opposite side OF the head. He was
taken home, and died about o'clock
yesterday morning.
A telephone message from Quitman,
just received. states that two men on
horseback were seen riding hurriedly
away from the place where Hale was
found Immediately after the pistol shot
was heard, and one of the horses had
been identified. Also that an arrest
would be made in few minutes.
Hounds were placed on the trail of
the horses, and tracked them by cir
cultous route into the town of Quit
man
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-13

Kansas City. Mo-, Jan. S.-FranlS
Stewart, an Ottawa (Kan.) farm hand
staggered into the Kansas City police
station late Wednesday night suffering
from loss of blood. He had been held
up and robbed five miles west of the
city by two footpads, who after shoot
ing him through the groin, placed his
body across the Missouri Pacific tracks.
Stewart was scarcely able to roll him
self off the track before train ap-
preached. He lay in the snow uncon-
scious several hours before being able
to start toward the city. His wound is
serious
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-13
Arrested for Murder.

Greenville, Tex, Jan. ga negro
named Henry Strange was arrested
near Campbell Thursday, who is want
ed in Shelby county to answer a charge
of murder, the dead man being John
Richards, another negro Strange saw
the Shelby county officers coming to
the farm where he was working, and
ran off. He came in later, however, and
surrendered. There is a reward of $3.50
for his arrest.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-13

Jacksonville, Fla. Jan. 9.-As the
United States revenue cutter Boutwell,
was approaching the mouth of ST.
Johns river late Thursday evening the
lookout discovered cat-rigged yawl
flying a flag of distress. One of the
Boutwells boats sent to investigate
found sailor in the bottom of the
yawl unconscious. He was wasted to
skeleton and his mouth was on his
naked forearm, as though he had tried
to drink his own blood.
RE proved to be Capt. Charles Her
man of Providence, r. l., who left
that place Nov. 1, accompanied by
Charles Gladding, in the yawl Cocheco
for cruise along the coast of Florida
When they left Charleston on Dec. 20
they were blown out to sea. Their
provisions and water were soon ex-
hausted. Last Friday Herman thinks
1t was, the light house on Anastia is
land was sighted. By this time Glad
ding was crazy and put off for shore in
boat attached to the Cocheco and I'M
uOuptSuly was loSl. HERMAN remen-
bers nothing else and must have be-
come unconscious shortly after Glad
ding left. The Cocheco then drifted up
the coast with its unconscious master
until discovered by the Boutwell,. Her
man weighed 1870 pounds when he left
Providence. He now weighs only ITO
and is so weak he can hardly raise his
hand.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-13
CABINET PREDICTION
SHERMAN, BLISS AND ALToELD
ON THE SAME SLATE.
Two Negroes Supposed to Have Been
Robbed in 1894 Found to be Still Alive
Russia obtaiiing Firm Foothold on
tho Corcan Pennirsuln.

Cleveland, Ohio, January 1.-THE
opinion among those who claim to
know is that Senator sherman will be
offered and will accept the secretary
ship of State in McKinley's cabinet,
and that Mr.. Hanna will not be one of
the cabinet advisers OF the next presi-
dent. 1t is believed to be certain that
Mr.. Hanna viii be appointed as the
successor of Mr.. Sherman in the senate,
place which the presldent-elect could
offer him. Inasmuch Gs the senatorial
appointment would have to be made
by Governor Bushnell. the ARRANGE
ment herein suggested is said to indl-
cate the friendly feeling which Sena-
tor-elect Foraker has for the president
elect and for then Bllrman of the ma
tional committee.
Regarding the selection of Cornelius
n. Bliss of New York for secretary Of
the navy, 1t is said that Mr.. Bliss has
been offered the p-&e, but that he de-
ferred his acceptance until he could
ncertain whether he could so arrange
his business affairs as to permit of his
taking the place. General Alger of
Michigan is counted as certain to DO
the secretary of SEar.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-13

rsebels Make an Attack.
Key West, Fla, Jan. 0.-Advices re-
ceived here from Havana show than Mt
o'clock on the afternoon Of Jan. 8 the
insurgent force commanded by Juan
Delgado opened fire on the forts a,
Calabazar, province of Havana. The
military governor, Major Justiz, had
charge Of the troops in the garrison,
and they resisted the attack of the in
surgents SO briskly that the latter were
Obliged to retreat.
On the following morning the insur-
gents renewed their attack simultanc-
ously on forts No. 5, G, Z and with a
lively discharge Of musketry, which
was answered by the garrison.
At the same time the insurgents
burned the dwelling of Senior Fernando
Garcia, situated near the railroad sta
ton. Tho bullets flew thick,y many
of the missiles penetrating the store OF
Pedro Bracena in twenty different
places. The Spanish troops finally
compelled the insurgents to retreat
While the Cubans were retiring they
destroyed with their machetes all the
tobacco that had been planted in the
vicinity, The insurgents also attacked
the village of Rancho Boyero, but with
out result.
Advices received yesterday confirm
the report that Calixto Garcia, with
5000 we'll armed insurgents, after an
engagement upon the arrival of Gen.
Bosche's convoy at Bayamo, marched
toward Jiguani. which place they be-
sieged for five days. 1t is said that the
garrison of the town resisted the at
tack of the insurgents until the arrival
Of the column of Gen. Bosche, when
Garcia and his men retreated toward
Santiago de Cuba, countermarching af-
terward in the direction Of Holguin.
The insurgent leader, Jose Maria
Aguirre, the dispatch also says, has
been shot in the head but is improv-
ing. He is at Aguacato, province of
Havana.
One hundred and fifty-six wounded
Spanish soldiers arrived at Havana
from the province of Pinar del Rio on
Tuesday last.
Advlces from Havana say that pc
tition was presented on Tuesday last
at the produce exchange by number
of merchants requesting the executive
committee Of the exchange to send
dispatch to Madrid, on the authority
of the wholesale and retail merchants
OF Havana. addressed to Premier Can
ogas del Castillo, protesting against
the action of the marquis of Appetite
guia and other Spanish sugarcane
grinders who are agitating the ques-
ton of Capt. Gen. Weyler's recall from
Cuba. These grinders claim that Gen.
Weyler does not protect their interests
by not allowing them to grind, but, on
the contrary, thus favors the insur-
gents plans. The siguers of the petit
ton states that they are above political
corruption, and only wish that the
truth be made known.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-13

San Francisco, aJnuary 1o.-A CORE
spondent of the North China Daily
News says:
Russia is gradually securing firm
footing in the peninsula Of Corea. A
few weeks ago number of Russian
military officers arrived to drill the
Coreah army. Among those were ten
non-commissloned officers (the number
to be increased in future), who occupy
quarters within the enclosure of the
new palace. These are to act as n sort
of body guard to the king, who will
doubtless soon leave the Russian lega-
ton and occupy the newly-built palace
in the foreign settlement of the capital.
Russians have also received several
concessions, one of which Is the cut
ting of timber in the north and on Dali
get island, Off the east coast of Corea.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-13
Ice Fnctorv tn stnrt

Sherman, Tex, Jan. 9.-It is stated
on good authority that Sherman is to
have another ice factory, and that it
will be an extensive affair. Ground
has already been purchased by Dallas
capitalists, who will erect, equip and
operate the factory. There is an air
of activity generally noticeable in
Sherman, and the depression in busi-
ness is gradually lifting.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-13

Sumter, S. c., Jan. O-Slmon Cooper,
the negro outlaw, who Thursday muir
dered three members of the Wilson
family and colored servant, was
lynched near here yesterday. Cooper
was captured by the shern's posse and
was being taken to Sumter, when the
mob decided to hang him.
The deputy sheriffs, aided by two
men, resisted the lynchers, but were
oyelpowered. A rope was thrown over
a limb Of 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
cabin FIVE miles from this place.
About 2 o'clock yesterday morning
Jake Darwin, colcred went to the house
Of w. r. Burkitt, a white neighbor, and
asleep, Burkitt rode to Sumter with
the news, and deputy sheriff with a
posse Of nine men Immediately left. A
woman and q man we're in the house
with Cooper He sent the woman out,
and later sent the man out to buy him
ammunition in Camden, giving him a
sample she'll The man rode over to
the posse and gave them the shell.
Cooper was we'll armed with Win
chesters, and kept up continuous fire,
The house is a small one, 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 cane out of the house
with gun and was taking aim, when
a Mr.. McCown fired at him. Cooper
Immediately dropped his gun and
seemed to be hit He did not shoot,
but returned to the house.
About noon an advance was made
and the posse closed in. After parley
Cooper agreed to come out. Several
men posted themselves at the door and
as the outlawstepped out he was seiz-
ed by armed men. AS he stood facing
the crowd q shot was fired and Cooper
dropped, with a rifle ball through his
cheek, He was not badly wounded
However and as he rolled over he made
an attempt ~ get his hand to his trous-
ers. In his shirt a razor was found,
while beneoth his trousers band was
loaded revolver.
Cooper was drunk, and after the shot
became almost unmanageable.
A search of the cabin revealed a
Winchester rife, two revolvers, a va
lise filed with cartridges and number
of TASKS, some empty and others filled
with whisky. On page torn from a
blank book WAS written:
Remember that 1 killed myself
There never was man that could take
me- SIMON COOPER"
Cooper was placed in q wagon with
Mr.. McKagan of Sumter and Mr.. Tur-
biville of Florence, and the party start
ed for town. The crowd of nearly 100
men followed. There were mutterings
CT lynching, but the trouble did not
eliminate until Green swamp was
reached, about two miles from Sumter
Taen the mob demanded Cooper's sur
render, the officers were overpowered
and the negro lynched as related.
The coroner's jury returned YER
dict that Cooper "came to his death at
the hands CT mob, whose members
were unknown to the jury"
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-13
COOPER IS LYNCHED.
THE SOUTH CAROLINA EUR
DERER MET DEATH.

After Making Desperate HeslstnncO
surrendered to the Officers, buta Mon
Hanged Him and Eiddlcd His Body with
Bullets.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-13
SHOT FROM AMBUSH.
TWO MEN SUPPOSED TO HAVE
COMMITTED THE DEED.

Jim Hale, a Young Farmer, Loses Hi
Life AS He was Returning Home-Dogi
Were Placed on the Track of thu Muir
derers ut Once.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-13

Lula Jones was burned to death at
Hamilton, O., the other day.