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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-06-23

Santa Fe Route fourth of July rates.
We sell round trip tickets to any
point within 200 miles. Final limit
July 5th, 1899. Dates of sale July lst.
End. 3rd. and 4th. ". TORY. Agent I.
A. T, s. s. F. BY,
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-04-14
SUES FOR DIVORCE.

Mrs. Jnlia Pelham has fled suit
IN the Fulton circuit court asking
- divorce from her husband. John
u. Pelham, on the ground Of non.
support.
An injunction was also filed
against Pelham to prevent him
from molestiug her Ia any way or
taking the child. A suit will prob.
ably be fled 10y Pelham TO reoov-
er the child.
Until recently they have been
living at Dyersburg, but at pres.
ent Mrs. Pelham Ia stopping Ia
this city. Fulton Leader.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-04-14
Decelving Negroes.

we have noted the attempts
msd, IN different parts of the
sOntb TO play upon the crednlity
ofnfgfoes aud secure from them
tor ne assumed purposes of pun.
ishlug their supposed claimes as
exsbves. II seems that in an.
swerto Buffers bill to pension ex.
cOnhderates, Senator Mason, OF
Iilinols, introduced q bill "by re.
ones" TO pension ex.slaves.
No'slng more was heard Of il.
Recently. however, certain sec.
uon Of the south have been
footed by circulars, purpOrting
70 eouie from Washington cor.
porioD with a high sounding
MN, Inviting all ex slaves to
sen! their names and data neces.
sar! Tor them TO get pensions un-
der the Mason bill. or course
tbes was email fee, ranging
ID sch case fro IN 80 to 50, attach.
cd How many ignorant negroes
weg delnded IN this matter IL not
knrsn. Senator COckrell finally
Mead Of Il. aud he has written to
observation-disclosures Of :be District
% Columbia, asking for the names
81 re members OF the alledged
ooporaiion, if any such exists.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-04-14

a proposition Is before the
Cit Council of Henderson ,Opub-
Ns the names Of paupers and all
ktlrs who may receive any bene.
from the public funds. The
of adding the greatest force
OF initiation TO the terrors Of
" aslongs only TO men who are
do vt human sympathy
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-04-14
Hickman College
MARrn rxAMINArlnN. le00

hAh'h tAAhlNNIb'Nf lNtNs
Tho following are the names Of the
best six in each grade:
Third Crude Victoria Stair, Emma
Lunsfoi5, Fannie Kcarby. Clarence Co
rum, Edna Smiih Ida Moore
Fourth Grade - Louise Atwood and
NJ G. CHECK Willie Amjorg. Cowgirl
Rogers. Ruth Ellison, Fred Wiscman,
Ellie Brucr.
Fifth Grade, lat Soc Mildred Ram
age. Ncigu, Hubbard. Bottle D,BOw,
Imogcnc Moore, Della BurAe, Bertha
Schupbach
Fifth Grade, 2nd Sec. Alex. Adams
Ella Bushart Edgar Nayl0r Honripta
Woarn, Addic MuIreu, CliT Douglass
Sixth Grade --G0aldcr Johnson irene
Helm. Luten Seay, Carlisle Rice, Tom
Powell, Kate Lunsford
Seventh Grade Laura Grown. Jamie
Check Theia Hubbard, Annie Ellison,
Naudo BiaRemore. Maybell FuquA.
Eighth Grade Park Powell Max
Powell, Clarence Bonduraut, Linda
HurziErr, Ruhic Burnett. Cris Lcct
fust Ntlr. High SchOol-Estclla lief
ley, Curtis Hubbard, Tom Prathcr Lena
Throik,ld, Nettie Beckman, Roly Am.
berg.
second Year, II. School--Lora Whip
pie. lydia Goaidcr, Jas Maddox, Arch
BoBow, Kate Reid, Nina Glenn.
Third Year. High School -- Elnora
Meacham, 9S2; james Townsend. 81 2 (;
Ogic Lc,t, 90; Ia Green, 91b; Edna
Wisrman oj > 4; Pr1ther Curtin, sJ2.
The enrolment for the cighJh month
which has just closed Wa the lcyt larg-
est for the year, and the tuition For pu-
pfls out of the district was .hc largest
for any previous month OF NIe schools
history These things show the pOpu.
larity and progress OF the school.
Kcspcctfully, j. e.. CHEEK.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-04-14
W3Tslllps Sale for Taxes.

On MONDAY, May 9Th, 1899, il being
the first lay Of the May term Of the Full
ton County Court, at the court house door
ia Hickman, KY, will sell to the high.
est bidder, for each, for taxes due the
City Of Hickman. and cost Of sale, the fol-
loving described real estate, assessed in
the names Of the following parties, to. VII:
So 90 is added to each case for costs.
Blantoh heirs. 9 lots, West Hickman,
No. 226 and 23l 50 30
Fisher, Eph, lot W. Ifick No. 238, 4.3q
Her'weck, r J. 9 lots E HEX, Blk
3, Nos sc and 81, $50
Murrell K. y. l5t lots W. Hick. Nos.
POS TO pa, $50 TO 1853, 252 to 259,
1879 and ! OF 200, II 90
Smiihwick, lot W. Hickman, No 9. 3.59
Salmon, Q. ". T., 10 lots +. Hickmsn,
Block 8, Nos. III to 1879, 9.l6
ooLoRED Lisf
Alexander, Allen ] lots Z. TIick, blk
7, No. 204 and ! of 203, 677
Brown, Ollie IL lots Z HEX. block 7.
1863 to l76--l 10 1874, ll.9s'
Brown. Ann 2 lots Z. Hick, block g.
257 and 25s 3Is
CLARK, Jim 2 lots @. A. Nos So so, $50
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-04-14
NEW LINE OF JEwELRY.

We have received o new li,te OF goods
aud wiz make the following low prices
Elgin, or Waltham, Watch, 5000.
I Elgiu, or Naltham, 20 year, gold
filed case, 5000.
Solid Gold Rings, iopala, 81 90.
Solid Gold Rings, Emerald and 4
opals 81 10
Ruby. 81 90
solid Gold Cyrdno Neck laccs. Zoe.
Hearts, sterling silver and solid
Cold, Zoe % o 80.
Bracelets, from - 10 $3.50
KERR e RANDLE.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-04-14

Caldwell, amily / lot u H.ck, biz .,
No 2s5. rs
Carter, Amy lots q. A. No 70, 80, 2st
Ewing, Geo lot t. n blk 6 No 23i 4 4,
Jackson. Dave l lot w. n, No 1879 "A,
Jones, Edie | lot p II. blk 4, No 1873 2.st
Love, Foat I lot Old II No leB 81:
Miner, Buck 8 lots e Hick. block 2,
Nos. 26s TO 272, 8.0t
McCutcben. Jennie O lots Z. Hick.,
block 6, Dab 10 245-251 TO 25S, 6.1.
McGshee, Taylor ! lot r.. H. block l.
No. 1879, ~
Shelby, Chas 4 lots q. A. Nos 81, 80,
80 and "A. 9b,
Sey more, Louis lot E. II blk A. 245 4 N
Tally, Nathan 3 lots r. HEX, Blk =,
Nos. 229, 230, 23i, 40,
Tally, Gentry 2 lots f.. Hick., block 8,
Nos 22l aud 222, 3.6t
Wilson, Chas. B 8 lots e. Hick. block
4, Nos 237 TO 242, I'll
wilkerson, Felix lot e. HEX. BLK :,
No 208, 900
TOM DILLON, Jr.,
4-i4-4w City Marshal.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-04-14
THE ONLY EXCLUSIVE MILLINER,

Mrs. Lou Harper respectfully attracts
your attention 10 the fact that she has
received her SPRING MILLINERY
GOODS'rare and choice selections, and
made with special hope to please the
taste anu judgment OF friends and Gus
toners.
She il also pleased TO announce that
she has the services of Nrs. Jennie Hall
an accomplished Modiste and Dress ma.
ker, who will give special attention to
this department..
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-04-14
CARPETS!
ladies' AND H0USeKEePERS.
De OF Miss a Golden Opportunity !

w can furnish the Latest Styles and
Moist Colorlngs in all grades of Car
pes t the lowest prices, because we
huv them, Cut and Matched, at about
Oh, tme prices rs others pay for goods
in 4 roll.
n Jobs No soiled, shop-worn, or
ou' tfdate Patterns.
Bincmber. our Carpets are cut with
ouI waste in matching, often saving
scyta dollars on a single carpet.
carry full line of LinOleums,
CWtins, Rugs, Mattings, &c. Also,
cy tsive agent for Patten Marsh Grass
Matiag
STEPHENS 81 SMITH,
Dealers, and Undertakes,
HICKMAN, KY.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-04-14
outlook for Wheat.

AfreVew Of the wheat aitna,joo
by aChicagO market authority i.
thus Summarized: "That the win
ter wteat sown last fall under the
mot favorable conditions has
been seriously damaged by the
ppcular weather onhitioDs which
have prevailed IN shown by all the
wheat Producing States reports.
The estlmates as to the damage
yaryin marked degree, some
STATE report "A total loss while
other report that the crop will
he OF lair slze hut Of poor quality.
Ohio, Judging from the reports
appesfs to have suffered less than
othersiaies while the conditions
IN IIlbois are uUfayorable, to say
Il,e east. Favorable weather
from now on may change all this,
howeSer Apprehension rather
Than serious damage has
been caused on the Pacific coast
by ths lack of moisture, but il il
belieled that al the proper tine
the West will come forward with
her regulation CROP
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-04-14

Unruen Seed
Afresh supply Of Garden Seed Just
received at @. A. H0LCoMBE's.
The Womans Christian Temperance
Onion will meet at Mrs DR. q. II. Hub
bard 8 this evening mt 3 o'clock, A full
attendance Of the members Is desired Us
delegates are to he appointed to the
Convention. Reports from Superin-
tendents are expected to'be handed in.
"A preacher in Nashville the other
Sunday becoming exasperated, paused
In his discourse to say Ladies, if Won
will give me your attention, / will
keep q lookout on that door, aud if any
thing worse than u man enters, ! viii
warn You IN time to make your escape.
Mr.. Charles Duvall died at his home
IN Union City Wednesday morning OF
last week at 3 O'Clock. Until few
years ago he was prominent and ac-
tive business man, when on account of
bad health he was compelled to retire.
Mr.. Duvall was 90 years old and leaves
a.wjfe and.two childrsu,
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-04-14
Notice.

T8Ffrustees of Hickman College will
LED eachors for the next session at
hi 4 gular meeting, May 9th, 1899.
re y Is desiring positions should make
vria applications for same. Teach
rs ected for the Literary Depart
ner{ will be required TO have first class
orf ates at the commencement Of the
cS to run through the ten months,
Z a election will be declared void.
~ TON DILLON, JR., Sec'y.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-04-14
Wheat Wanted,

Iiocn a EyerSol announce that they
are IN the market 10 buy wheat. and
Will pay the highest market price, in
any quantity, small or large lots.
HOEN a EYFRSOL.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-04-14
Local and Personal.

when the world looks dark and gloomy,
And life seems sud- sad plight,
Get mp and wash your windows 40
Your eyes can see things right.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-04-14

W. q. WINTER, druggist, Clinton, ky.y
says he has sold Plantation Chill Cure
for many years, and among the many
chill tonics he finds the Plantation the
most reliable he sells, as it acts different
from the uuinine tonics, which only
stops chills for short time 1t removes
the cause. and the cure is permanent
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-08
OUTFIT FOR DEWEYs BRIDE.
Mrs Hazcn Spends Over $1,000 Ior Iicr Wed.
dina Quilt

Mrs. Mildred Iinzcn, Admiral Dow
cy'a brldc-olcct. with her mother, Mfs.
WaVhington Mclean, spent Inst week
In the shops ana nj the modlsto's pre-
pairing the bridal trUusgcnu.
Thirty-clght pieces compose the
trousscau. There are To be nine street
dresses, eleven dinner gowns. seven
house dresses. Ave opera cionls. Ave
coats ana n ton gown. Some Of these
including the bridal dress. were chosen
from the modlstc's Imported stock, but
the majority viii be OF American make,
constructed according to the prefer
onccs and suggestions OF Mrs. ilazen.
Many of the dresses viii be brocndcs
aud satlns which are apparently Mrs.
llazon's fnvorites.
owing TO the fact that Mrs. IIazen
has but recently laid aside mourning,
no colors other than black. grny ana
white viii bc used In her trouasenu.
Modosty and good taste have charact-
erizcd her choice or garments.
Expense has not bccn spared, but
there hna been no attempt ON Mrs.
Ilazcn's part To choose an clnborot"
wardrobe, but II In estimated that the
dresses Will cost 81 600
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-08
CABLE FLASHES.

German newspapers want England
TO accept American meditation.
European newspapers. with a few ex-
ceptions, are rejoicing at England's de-
feat In Ladysmith.
Private japanese parties purchased
Masampho, a port in Korea, much to
the disgust OF Russian officials who
were negotiating for the station.
Lady Dandolph Churchill is leading
the movement of American women In
England to 1T out the hospital ship
Maine. and she may accompany II 10
the Cape.
Emperor Williams visit to England
Is believed to indicate his desire to en-
ter the Anglo-Saxon community of ma
tions. with England and the United
States.
There Is great enthusiasm In Holland
over the Boer victories.
The return OF the Liberal party to
power in England is predicted In case
General Butler restores the prestige OF
British arms by a successful campaign
In South Africa.
What Is believed to be the grave OF
John Paul Jones. the first great Ameri-
can naval commander. was located by
NJ. Ricaudy In an abandoned cemetery
on Rue Orange Aux Bellies. Paris. and
Il II proposed TO erect monument
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-08
II the NATIONAL CAPITAL.

Rear Admiral Schley was presented
with loving cup by the people of At
lanta Saturday.
Gen. Joseph Wheeler has written To a
friend in Atlanta that he will resume
his seat in congress when that body
meets.
Capt. Dyer has been relieved on ac-
count OF i'll health from his assignment
as commandant OF the Havana naval
station.
At an informal dinner Wednesday
evening Assistant Secretary Vanderllp
presented Admiral Dewey the deed TO
his new home.
President Mckinley Is urging the
Philippine commission, of which Ad-
mirai Dewey is a member to make an
immediate report.
Vice President Hobart has been in
formed that he can not recover. He
smiled and remarked, well. ! suppose
/ must become reconciled to my fate"
Admiral Dewey has again declared
that he Is not a candidate for the pre-
sidency. and says that he would con-
slider II an act of friendship II news
papers would treat this decision a.
flnal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-08
sIsHop IRELAND svEo.
Gen. Funston Orders Libel Suit Against me
Catholic Pfelalc.

Gen Frederick Funston, who In now
hpine with the nlustercd~out Twcntieth
Kansas regiment. has wired his attor-
neys 10 bring proceedings ngainst
Archbishop Ireland Of ~. Paul for
criminal iIboi because of statements at
trlbu,ed 10 the archbishop In n recent
Interview. Gen. Funston also instruct
cd his lawyers TO begin criminal ana
civll proHocuiIon against the Monitor
~ Catholic pnper of san Francisco
which FIRST printed the story.
In rcc"nt interview IN Chicago
Archbishop Ireland was quoted as
Hnying that uen, Funston had been
chnfRcd with lootIng Catholic churches
~ The Philippines The charges alleged
10 have been referred 10 by the arch
bishop woro mndc by the editor of the
Monitor soon after the landing OF tho
Kansas troops IN San Francisco. The
Monitor stated. n ~ said. that General
Funston had i0kon two magnificent
chnlicca from n certain catholic church
~ the Philippines nnd hnd sent them
home to his wife. Archbishop Ireland,
IN his Chicago interviews. was quoted
na calling upon Gcn. Funston 20 deny
the truth ~ the article nrd sue tho
editor Of tho Monitor for libel or the
public would be Obliged against It's viii
10 believe him guilty ~ the criminal
acts Of which hc hts been accused.
NfChblHhpp ireland appeared some
what aurpflacd NJ g. Paul, when no
heard that ucn. Funston of Kanans
was reported nH about 10 sue him for
libel on account Of statements attrlbut-
cd 10 him IN n chlc1gO Interview. lie
rnid he had made no charges against
Con. Funston. but had In conversation
expressed the opinion that the state
rnouis ~ the San Francisco papcti
charging the general with having taken
n prlcHt'a robe from u philippine church
should be- denied by Gen. Funston ~
once. lest failure 20 deny II lead toA
wrong Impression The archbishop ~
fniitcd the substantial accuracy Of
Chicago Interview, but denied that
had made any libeloua statements.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-08
MISS oouLp's APPEAL
Requests Spanish War Veterans 10 unIic
AgaInsi The 8eaiInu Of Roberts.

Adjt. Gen. tlller OF the Spanish War
Veterans has received the following
letter from Miss Helen Gould. dated
November 2:
"if the matter commands itself to
your good Judgment and you have not
already taken mn interest In the Rob
crts qucatlon, ] hope you may feel WIZ
ling Ia do no. Mr. Roberts. II seems,
has at least three wives, and. advocnt
ing and practlcing the principle he
does, he should not, we women think.
bc allowed To- have scat In the high
eat law making boCy of our land. We
realize that what we think cnnnot
onrry the weight with cOngrcsaincn
that communications from voters
would have. and we earnestly hope TINT
men who aynpnthlzc with the move
mcnt VIII be Willing 10 write 10 their
conRrcsgmcn or circulate petitions.
~ have never before taken any nc
tive part In any political question, but
this movement IN for the protection of
the home nnd uf women throughout
the country, and I nm glad To use the
little influence for what I believe 10 be
righteous. I trust you viii pardon me
for troubling you. but you soldiers
have been no good to mo. I am voniur-
ing to call your attention Ia n matter
that interests me deeply.
Enclosed you VIII ilnd aoinc of the
leaflets on the subject issued by the
League for Social Service.
every truly
"iIELEN MILLER COULD"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-08
WAR IN THE TRANSvAAL.

Capt. Slocum will be the American
representative in the Transvaal, to
make observations of the war.
The men who surrendered at Lady
smith had only one round of ammuni-
tion left. Their mules with the reserve
ammunition had stampeded.
The Beers are overrunning Zuluand,
hostng their flag over the British
magistrates. and have also entered
Cape Colony in a number of places.
The Beers have Ladysmith complete
ly In their power. The wires have been
cut, supplies shut of and no avenue OF
communication has been left open.
A dispatch from Stormberg. Cape
Colony, south of Burghersdorf. says
that trains have ceased running bet
ween that point and Aliwal North. on
the Cape Colony side OF Orange river.
storm Is gathering for Lord Lans-
downe in England. for the people want
TO know who Is responsible for the de-
lay In sending troops wher. II was so
evident that hostilitles must break out
The French press, venting it's SYM
pathy for the Beers. printed gross in
suits OF Queen Victoria and the English
nobility. A French legion Is being Or
ganized to fight under the Transvaal's
nag.
The Dutch of Cape colony are show
ing themselves loyal to the British
government and so far as has been as
certained few OF them have Joined the
Boers. The Boer prisoners have arriv-
"a ~ 6imonstown. near Cape Town
whore they are we'll treated.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-08
MARRYING INDIAN mAlDeNs.
III This Way Have White Men Acquired 500
Acres Of Land Apiece.

The Dawes Indian commission last
Friday Issued new order. effective
November I. providing that all persons
not chOctnWs by blood shall not be al
lowed ~ share In the lands and moneys
~ the tribe. ~ soon as this order be-
came known thrre was "A remarkable
rush on the part ~ white men 10 obtain
wives among the ChOctaws.
Tuesday Commissioner Stevens said
100 white men had already married
since the order was made and that he
expected TO see that many more mar
Rad before Wednesday. This inter-
marriage causes the names OF the
white benedicts 20 be enrolled on the
citizenship lists. which carry with them
the giving of so acres OF land TO each
aside from the property.
The ChOctaw girls are attractive.
They have light complexion and most
Of them have black hair and black eyes.
although some are perfect blondes.
Some are highly educated and those
who are not fun blOOds do not marry
Indians. 30 that the pale faces are In
demand. After Wednesday intermar-
riagc will be dead.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-08
TINE NEW COLD FIELD.
Old Camping Grounds Dssohed for Richer
S'orss

In ~ report 10 the state Depart
ment Consul McCook NJ DHwson. un-
der date ~ September n last, says that
the gold shipments for the aensOn ag-
gfcgatcd fb.2f7.7i5. Prices Of living.
he Fnys. have been slowly declining.
Typhoid was decreasing ana the death
tate had also decreased
The rush To Cape Nome continues
from mining camps all along the Yu-
kon. ~ Circle CITY only ~ people re-
main out Of 300. Eagle CITY lost 800 Of
It's population Of i5tS. and Hampart
city has only 200 ~ ltgfOr mcr pOptla-
ton ~ 600 remaining. The Cape has
now population numbering thous-
anda. ana supports many stores. dance
houses and aalOOns.
The Consul gnys that as To the rich
mes ~ the country there can be no
doubt. ana refers especially 10 the 80
called ruby sand" which has been
traced along the shore to Port Clar-
once l30 miles west of Cape Nome.
The creeks back Of the Cape are also
improving. n is calculated that up
ward ~ 10000 people VIII be In the
country the coming year.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-08
WRITTEN ASSURANCE WANTED.
United States Demands Equal Rights In Tho
Chinese Empire.

a special dispatch from Washington
asserts that the American state depart
mcnt receatly asked France. Germany
and Russia To give written assurances
regarding the preservation Of the open
door" In China, being dissatisfied with
mere oral assurances, and rcgrottlng
n proposal that the United States
should seize n port and establish u
sphere OF influence In China.
"If these assurances nre declined"
says the dispatch. "Thc United States
viii Insist upon China observing the
strict letter Of the treaty giving the
United states equal rights with other
powers In China"
The Daily Chronicle. commenting
cditorlally upon this new departure In
American policy. which win be fully
approved In England" diliatea upon It's
Immense Importance" and suggcsts
that II may affect the international
policies OF Europe In n very remark
able degree"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-08
Fortunes In Spanish Wrecks.

II turns out that the wrecks OF the
warshlp OF Admiral Cervera's squadron
which remain at Santiago. are better
than gold mines for the wreckers. A
party OF the latter has just begun To
explore the wreck OF the torpedo boat
destroyer Pluton. and the first diver II
is reported. found $4,000 In the purser's
cabin. Last Tuesday some wreckcrs
attempted to board the Cristobal ColrI.
but found II already occupied by an
other party. who considered the wreck
their property. A fierce fight ensued.
In which one man was killed and sever
nj wounded
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-08
FATE or A MAYNARD BOY.
fa her Sees Dogs Rendirs III, Remains Of an
Only Son.

John Ross. wealthy farmer Of near
GAINESVILLE. was Mortified Thursday to
find his dogs rendInR the remains OF
his wayward and missing son, Lloyd.
within sight Of his house. The boy. an
only son. had been RELEASED from the
Ohio penItentlary In June. where he
served three years for stealing a
neIghbor's horse. Soon after his re-
lease officers tried to arrest him for a
small theft, but he escaped. and a let
ter firm him a few days later, from
Wheeling. made his parents believe he
was alive somewhere. The finding OF
his body showed that he had returned
and shot himself dead within sight OF
his home about 10 weeks ago.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-08
MESSENGER Robbed Of $4,000.

While the Missouri, Kansas & Texas
train from Sherman was In the city
limits of Dennison, Tex, Wednesday
night, q train robber made a murder
GUS assault on Express Messenger Con-
cannon, dealing him a blow which is
thought will prove fatal. When the
train arrived at the depot conductor
Romer discovered the messenger on the
floor with blood oozing from u ghastly
wound.
siderable sum of money, but the agent
refuses to give the amount. The sheriff
and posse have started for the scene
of the robbery 1t is rumored that a
package containing $1,000 was taken
and the officers say that fully $4,000 Is
sing