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The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-11-28
THANKSGIVING DAY.
Edward Arnold, Now a Millionaire,
Tells The Chieftain Of HIS Arrest
for Murder and Of Nineteen
Years Separation From
Wife and Daughter

The members of the fashionable
congregation Of St. Luke's church
in the aristocratic quarter Of Ham
ilton street, Cincinnati, gathered
early on that Thanksgiving morn,
ing of 1880 when the wedding
chimes of marriage bells rang
clearly two full hours before the
second peal summoned the parish
toner's TO the service for rendering
thanks for the bestowal of bOunti-
full blessings by our Heavenly
Guardian.
The future seemed rosy indeed
for tall, manly, handsome Edward
Arnold and his stately bride, The
beautiful and queenly Evelyn
Paget, as they received the hom-
age Of thousands who crowded the
spacious edifce gowned and clad
in all the splendor and richness of
a kings court.
One there was--a groomRman--
who cherished, while smiling bis
congratulations. in his black heart
a determination to mar, if possible,
the life's happiness Of the loving
couple in revenge for the BRIDES
refusal to accept the offer made by
him year before.
A tour abroad, to the holy lands
and Egypt; sightseeing and admir-
alton for the wonderful art Of
Italy-ended, as the leaves, flowers
and birds again appeared in the
gardens and parks of the city of
their birth. Then Mr.. and Mrs.
Arnold were at home to their
friends in a comfortable mansion
befttiAg ia elegance their wealth
and station in society.
A year passed as dream; not a
single mist had gathered to dim
the radiance Of their splendid hap
piness.
In furry of snow just as dawn
was breaking on the Thanksgiving
morn that marked the first ami
versary Of their wedding a stork
appeared and chubby, bright-eyedl
little Evelyn was born.
The cup Of happiness for this
loving couple was indeed filed.
That night the proud father was
summoned across the river to Cow
ington to- the bedside Of the dying
president of the bank of which he
was cashier. When nearing the
to the bridge on the Ken
lucky side on bis return the clock /
struck the midnight hour. The
ram cars had stopped running be- !
,ause Of the heavy snow and there
VAS no cab in sight. Hurriedly
he young husband and father q
made his way until suddenly ne |
net face to face Charles Meade, c
be groomsman Of a year before. 7
The latter prevailed upon bis f
riend to take just one drink Of hot
cotch beause Of the beastly cold. .
rom the moment after the liquor r
ad passed his lips Edward Ar '
old remembered nothing until be t
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-11-28

near the PROSTATE form OF a police
officer.
Upon the preliminary examina-
ton Meade, with apparent reluct-
ance, testified that Arnold after
drinking seemed to lose all sense
Of time, place or his own identy.
That without apparent cause be
drew a revolver from bis pocket
and deliberately murdered the po.
liceman.
Other evidence corroborated
Meade and Arnold's statement
that he had never before seen the
revolver went for naught. The
case was clear. He was bound
over and friends speculated upon
the chances Of saving him from a
hangman's moose.
The wealth of bis father and
that of himself and still devoted
wife was not spared in preparing
for his defense. Notwithstanding
all that was done Arnold was in
dicted upon charge of murder in
the first degree.
Although he reiterated the as
sertion Of his innocence there ap-
peared to be no hope The fellow
officers who had served with the
murdered polioeman did all they
could to weave such chains Of ev-
idence as would compel the en-
ployment Of the gallows.
Arnold was a model prisoner
and was consequently granted
some liberties not accorded others.
A week before the trial he man
aged TO effect his escape and the
reward Of $1,000 offered by the
Coyington police force in addition
to the thousand offered by the
county still stood until the 9th
day of the present month. What
/
followed after his escape can best
be told in Mr.. Arnold's own words
as he sat in the The Chieftain Of
fee yesterday forenoon, prema-
turely aged man but with new
found sparkle of anticipated hap
piness in his eye. His natural,
manly bearing and pure breeding
had not been lost when yesterday,
he said:
"After eluding the vigilance of
my guard my first thought was to
visit my home and see my wife ;
ind daughter. | realized that they t
would search for me there, how I
aver, SO hurried to the bank. 1t
vas night. The watchman recog- t
lized and let me in. | knew the t
combinations and took a portion (;
If the sum Of money / had on de-
)osIt leaving a note instructing
hat the balance be given my wife.
All that took but few moments
md / was soon back into the dark Q
less Of the night fugitive from :
ustice; hunted by men and fearful 1
hat every shadow was a pursuer. ?
at was a dark, rich night of
ummer; no moon and scarcely =
he simmer of a star; 1t was the -
cry kind of night to escape in. y
determined to reach the country y
nd to board a train away cut at u
ome country station. ID
II felt quite sure that l was be- a
lg followed and ran headlong ''
18th no thought OF but saving my
slf. Now and again ] stumbled "
nd once fell heavily. but felt no W
urt, and wes scarcely conscious Of
the shock. l believed l could W
IN through the night without
tigue. ia
"It's too long a story to tell Of Of
" fears and anxieiies. / soon to
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-03-23

CARD OF THANKs:-To the many
kind friends and neighbors who kindly
ms sisted during the last illness and
death of our mother we express our
heartfelt thanks.-THE CHILDREN,
The new organization known as the
Anti.Saloon League have named q
ticket and filed their petition TO have
It placed on the ticket. The following
are the candidates: Mayor, X. n.
Cochrans; city clerk, Robert Mcbride;
alderman Let ward. w. Wolfe; alder.
man I'd ward. s. b. Lightfoot; treas.
ursr. q. W. Dew; pslios Judge, Samuel
West; msnbtss Of school board, I. =.
Holmes and c. L. Getting.
Died. on Thursday evening, March
Is, 1900, at the residence Of her son
| George, Mrs. Ann Eliza Smelser, aged
seventy eight years, n month and
fifteen days. Deceased was an old res
ident of Webster county, ard has for
several years past resided with her son
George in this city. She was born in
Mercer county, Indiana, on January
2sth, 1922, and was married to David
G. Smelser On January 2Sth, l845, in
Washington county, Iowa. Deceased
leaves four sons and four daughters to
mourn her death. The funeral services
were held at the Congregational church
on Sunday afternoon OF 2 o'clock and
the remains were laid at rest in the
Red Cloud cemetery,
The seniors of the high school gath
cred at the home Of A G. Hosmer last
Saturday evening, March 18th, in re.
Spouse to Miss Ethel's invitation, and
had a very pleasant evening. The dec
orations were ali green in honor of St.
Patrick's day. The evening was spent
in playing crockinole, at which Miss
McClelland and Roy Phelps won the
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-03-23
Jas. Peterson.
LOCALLY.

Bernard McNeny was in Lincoln this
week.
j. W. Loppe of I~navale was here
Thursday.
Miss Edna Crone visited at Inavale
the last of the week.
Full line of garden aud flower seeds
at the Racket store.
Get Wright's prices and see his line
before you get a heater.
Mrs. Z. Rife left the first of the week
for a visit in the eastern part of the
state.
County Clerk Hale attended the state
convention at Lincoln the first OF the
week.
I. B. Hampton of Guide Rock wal
here this week looking after business
matters.
We buy and sell for spot cash. W.
purchase our goods in carload lots
MINER BROS.
John Patmor and wife left last night
for California whore they will make
their future home.
Fogel & Hutchinson have q fine line
Of heavy work harness you should see
before you buy . new one
Horace Spanogle and Charley White
have completed their county directory
and it is having . good sale.
Prickly Ash Bitters cure diseases Of
the kidneys, ~cleanses and strengthens
the liver, stomach and bowels. For
sale by G. l.. Getting.
One of the new and useful adjunts
added to the restaurant Of VIM. Bense
lately is an elaborate china closet hlled
with useful articles in that line.
A large number Of the young men Of
this city left Sunday for the northwest
where the Burlington is doing railroad
building and will work on construction
work.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-03-23
GENERAL CITY NEWS.
The CHIEF 81 per year.

The CHIEF 81 per year.
Harness repairs, Fogel & Hutchinson.
Supplies for gas lamps at City Bakery.
G. f. Hicks OF Baden was here to.
day.
X. L. Potter was in Lincoln the first
of the week.
The CHIEF and Chicago Inter Ocean
one year for sl.25.
Northern grown flower and garden
seeds at the Racket Store.
Largest line of heaters in the valley
at Wright's hardware store.
Walter Roby sells the Singer sewing
machine. Prices right. Get the best.
X. ID. Bedford was looking after bus
mess mntters at Lincoln the first Of the
week.
An addition is being built to the res.
idence Of Mrs. John Tomlinson in the
south ward.
An elegant line Of Home Spun Suit.
Jog for spring suits at the Big Store.
MINER BROS.
T.. ]. Ward was In Lincoln the first
of the week attending the democratic
state convention.
Do you want q heating stovei II
you do 60 to Wright's. He.hss . large
line at the lowest prices.
Seed oats for sale. Norway and Sill.
YER Mine, good clean seed. Apply to
E. b. Goble, Red Cloud, Neb.
Luther Bent who has been living at
Humboldt, this state for some time past
returned to this city Monday.
Will Yeiser visited in the city the
first of the week after having attended
the funeral Of Mrs. Geo. o. Yeiser at
Beloit, Wisconsin.
Mrs. Baum who was called to Lincoln
10y the serious illness and subsequent
death OF her mother, returned home
the last Of the week.
The b. Il NJ. round house is being
newly shingled. This is an indication
that the company is not very soon GO
ing to whack it in two again.
The Duff Elevator Company's eleva.
tor on the south side of the b.. Il NJ
tracks is being pushed rapidly to com
pletion, the outside carpenter work
being about finished.
The s~uperssdeas bond Of Judge Duffy
In the sum OF q, 1000 has been filed in
tho Office Of the clerk Of the district
court and accepted and the judgsshiE
controversy will b settled In the ca,
prsme court. The bendsmen are Ed
Mcfarland. Henry Maursr, Jos. Gar,
Dor, A. J. Hayes, r. 8. Proudft and I
". Crary.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-03-23
WEEKS HAPPENINGS.

The city schools are now having their
spring vacation.
Miss Georgia Scott and brother OF
Guide Rock were visiting here this
week.
Read Cudahy's prize ad in tins paper;
then send postal for 800 page prize
cstalog.
Cloyd Cummings left Sunday for Al
lance and the new railroad country of
the northwest.
Andrew Berg who has been i'll for q
long time past was out enjoying the
sunshine Sunday
II. Willard Scott and sister, Georgia,
OF Guide Rock, spent Sunday at the
home Of the Misses Hummel.
One week from next Tuesday is the
day for city election, The probabili.
ties are that a good vote will be pollod
We can sell you any goods in u line
and guarantee prices lower than any
catalogue house in America MINER
Bros.
The assessors met in session at the
county clerks office last Tuesday. The
proceedings will be found in another
column.
For ExCHANGE-Brick block, three
rooms, to trade for small farm in Web.
ster county. For particulars call at
Office OF j. 5. White.
Madison Finch has sold one of his
residence houses on Seward street to
Mrs. Gross. The building will be re.
moved to another location.
The predominating idea among our
people this spring appears to be to fix
up. In many parts Of the city this is n
good plan as far as the side walks are
concerned.
GOLD AT CAFE NoME.-H you want
information about the Cape Nome
country, how to get there aud what II
costs, write to j. Francis, General Pas.
senp er Agent, Is. a. M. railroad in Neb.
raska, Omaha, Neb.
The passenger department OF the Is.
4 NJ. X. X. offer thirteen cash prizes
aggre eating sll5 for letters about Ne.
| braska. Particulars about the contest,
which is open to all, can be had by adj.
dressing j. Francis, q. p. A., Omaha,
Nebraska.
Citizens Gospel meetings Friday,
Saturday and Sunday nights, and all
nest week. A lecture to men only on
Sabbath, March 25th, At 8 pm. Sub.
ject, Manhood. What Preserves and
What Destroys" Age, above fourteen.
Il. Z. HORROR, Evangelist.
The Ladies' Aid Society Of the M. E.
church of Red Cloud will give their
Easter bazaar OF Saturday, March 81,
in the building Immediately north Of
Henry Cooks drug store. They will
serve a good dinner and supper for l5c
on Saturday. Many ornamental as we'll
% useful articles will be on sale.
Last Monday the new millinery store
of G. ID. Morse, which is located in tho
building jest north of this office, was
opened to the public. The store was
the attraction of all the ladies on the
stree, that day, and . goodly crowd
could be seen therein all day. The
balance of the stock is expected this
week.
Nervous weakness or palpitation Of
the heart indicate disorder in the
stomach and digestion. Prickly Ash
Bitters is a wonderful remedy in such
cases. II cleanses, strengthens and
regulates the stomach, liver and bow.
els, o the couso Of the heart
symptoms, and builds up Il strong and
vigorous body. Sold by &, l. Getting.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-03-23

honors. Dainty refreshments were
served by two colored walters. These
colored walters were the sensation OF
the entertainment. No one seemed to
be acquainted with them at first, but
when the party broke up most of the
guests felt:well acquainted with them.
II Is needless to add that all were de.
lightiully entertained.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-03-23
MORE OR LESS PERSONAL.

- SHhtVoo Guy ~ w w .
Wright's.
John Potter was here from Lawrence
this week.
Full line Of fresh bulk garden seeds
at W. B. Roby's.
The county commissioners have been
in session this week.
Apprentice girl wanted. Apply at
the new millinery store.
Grace Smith and Mable Dyer were
in Guide Rock Wednesday.
II you want anything in the harness
line see Fogel & Hutchinson.
"ANTED;-Good girl for general
housework.-MRs y. &. Tel.
Our phone number is now 70. Call
us up when you need job printing.
Mrs. Dwight Jones of Guide Rock
visited in the city the last of the week.
Cap. Houchin attended the state
convention at Lincoln the first of the
week.
Mrs. Il. j. Overing and daughter
left this week for a p%rotracted visit in
the east.
Lew Clapp and wife visited with
relatives and friends at Bloomington
the first Of the week.
The people of this city are getting
tired OF being told how to vote by
reformed" scalawags.
Have you examined our line OF wash
fabrics for summer. They are going
rapidly.-MINER Bros.
Marke Parkes and wife Of McCook
arrived in the city Saturday on a visit
with William Pan kes and wife.
Oscar Teel was holding down a chair
In the clerks Office the first OF the week
during the absence of j. p. Hale.
Rev. &. w. Hummell and wife at.
tended the dedication Of the ne " Meth.
sdist church at Bladen on last Sunday
the 18th.
Charley McManigal, who has been
night operator at the depot has been
transferred to Masco. and given the
position OF station agent.
Mrs. Horton will give . private talk
to young ladies and girls over fourteen
at the Baptist church next Sunday a.
8 pm. For girls and unmarried ladies
only.
The ladies Of the Eastern Star will
give q social At the Masonic Temple
Thursday, March Goth. Ice cream and
cake ten cents; coffee and sandwiches
ten cents.
Forty styles bedroom suits, 20 styles
couches, Is styles dining room chairs.
A few items from our big furniture
shipment to be placed on sale next
week.-MINER BROS.
The Cowden.K Haley Clothing Com.
pany have been presenting their friends
who need them with neat and servicsble
work aprons They are a splendid ad.
vertisement for this popular firm.
A. w. Vetter Of the depot force left
this week for Cts, Colorado, where he
will take the position of station agent.
We congratulate him on his promotion
and hope that he will continue to ad.
vance.
Alfalfa seed for sale. Guaranteed TO
be clear of Russian thistles, sweet clo-
yer or mustard Price So per bushel,
at farm of |. b. Hampton on bottom
road on south side of river, three miles
west of Guide Rock.
&c. Wolf & Son will open n furni.
ture store in a few days in the room
in the Moon block which is at present
occupied by Robt. Mcbride as a racket
store. Their stock is expected TO or.
rive during the coming week.
The Nebraska Mercantile Company
have moved their grocery stock into
tho building whore It formerly was,
next door to the dry goods department,
after having the room enlarged, newly
shelved and papered. They now have
convenient and comfortable quarters.
Having decided to add to my tailor
ing establishment a special order de.
M rtInunt mill an Aiaral IN l..
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-03-23

to cultivate with. In fact he
has all the leading nipple.
ments. 1t will pay you to
see him before you buy. The
largest stock west Of Omaha.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-18
Life Insurance L., like an Egg.


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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-18
FREEZING WEATHER TODAY.
Indications Were That the Mercury
Would Reach the Twenties.

Would Reach the Tvventies.
The prediction of the weather bureau
for freezing weather last night was veri-
fed, and 1t Is probable that Savannah
will wake up this morning to find most
things freezahle frozen. At o'clock the
thermometer registered 81 degrees and was
still failing. 1t is probable that ii win
reach well down into the twenties, if not
lower, this morning.
AL day the mercury was steadily fall
ing. The warmest was at midnight, when
60 degrees were shown, but the mercury
was very shrinking. As it went down the
wind went up until the predicted high
northwest breezes were in evidence. They
came chillinsly, too. cutting through a
body and numbing with their cold breath
That the cold was sweeping down upon
the coast was evident at O'Clock, when
the reports from all over the country were
made up AT that hour Atlanta was as
cod as any place in the United States
that has a weather station. Its 10 degrees
above was as cod as Marquette, Mich. or
Other far Northern cities had it, Augusta,
at o'clock, sent a report of "a degrees.
The winds made last night about as Bit
terly cold as any during the winter Had
the air been still there would have been
no reason for complaint, as the thermome-
ter was not low enough 10 draw forth
more than "br-r-r' of eXpostula ion from
the wayfarer as he journeyed homeward
from his late Saturday business without
the aid of The wind. Many thought it the
worst touch of the season, several motor
men joining in the contention. They are in
a position-the front platform of a street
car, TO know. Despite their warm cloth
ing, for they 20 specially armed against
the weather, they suffered severely.
For to-day fair weather is predicted
with the temperature below the freezing
point. The winds, 1t is promised, will be
diminishing. Tomorrow, the prediction
has il, will be fair and not so cold
The cold and frost of this morning will
be likely to damage tho crops Of the far
n,ers around Savannah and throughout
this section of the state. Although at this
season there are no very large crops OF
vegetables above the ground and hence
In a position TO be injured by the cold the
farmers Will be likely TO feel the loss OF
those intended for the local market
II the cold should become intense and
continues for several days. the peach crop
Of the state would probably receive an
other severe setback, such as has not
been lacking Tor several years. The fruit
outlook has been most promising and Il
seems a pity that such an outlook should
be destroyed by the cold Of a night or two
and a the roseate hopes of fruit growers
nipled-like their peaches-in the bud.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-18
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-18
HOW TO FArTEN DOLLARS.
Savannah Nan who VIII Try II for
Friends This Week.

How to fatten a silver dollar is some
thing we'll known Savannahian will I'M
dertake the coming week. If people who
want plump coin will only give him the
chance This may seem increditable to a
few persons. but the man who is to tackle
the job in the presence Of thousands has
made the business a study for years, and
is prepared to fulfill his promises. But like
the key-rnaker who told the applicant for
the key to success" that he must first
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ten must first produce them. This pro-
cess of fattening is by one dollar living
on the other or. one dollar going so much
after leaving the pocket that those re-
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ter. They may he invested, or left TO rest
in the pocket. Now the man who fattens
dollars thus by selling at bottom prices
is Logan, Savannah s. leading butcher.
Your coin stays with you longer by trad
ing with him All the delicacies, good
meats, good butchers TO cut it, prompt
service, and honest dealing.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-18

Lent begins on the last day of this
month. To reduce our stock in the short
interval we viii allow q discount of 10 per
cent. on ali purchases. whether fine sterl-
ling silverware or diamonds: also on our
elegant cut glass, plain, or with applied
silver ornaments, watches. clocks, novel
ties, etc. If you have wedding presents
or presentation souvenirs to provide for
ante-Lentcn or past-Lenten occasions. this
is particularly rare chance for you to
secure the best and newest at a great
saving. Sternberg & Co.-ad.