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Passaic City record., 1901-11-16
INSURANCE FRAUD FAILS
Curious Case in Little Rock Following
Death in JefersonviIIe, Ind.
A DESERTER'S POSSIBLE MURDER

A Former Member of the United States
Army Placed His Papers in Pockets
of Dead Coinpanion-Body Shipped to
Little Rock and Deception Discovered
-Plotter, Under Arrest, Admits Guilt.
! Louisville, Ky.-Newell G. Rathbun,
who was supposed to have died in a
.Jeffersonville, Ind, hotel last Thurs
day, has been arrested in Louisville.
According to Rathbun the corpse
which was shipped to Little Rock for
burial as his body, was the body of
w. L. Ten Eyke. The police say Rath-
bun has confessed to desertion from
the United States Army, and to having
formed a plan to fraudulently collect
$1,000 insurance on his life, but that
he denies having killed the man who
died in the Jeffersonville hotel.
Rathbun was arrested at the United
Staes recruiting station in Louisville
He is held as a fugitive from justice
The arrest was made on information
from Sergeant Skinner of the United
States recruiting station. Rathbun en-
listed under the name of Lou Root,
Detroit
Sergeant Skinner had read the story
of the Jeffersonville case and circum-
stances connected with the new recruit
aroused his suspicious.
At the detectives office, Rathbun
was put through the sweating" pro-
cess and under pressure made the fol-
lowing statement, according to his
jnquisitors:
MY name is Newell G. Rathbun,
and my home is in Little Rock, Ark.
Several months ago 1 deserted from
the army post at Plattsburg, N. Y, in
company with another recruit by the
name of w. H. Ellis. / soon lost sight
of him. and went to Little Rock. There
/ was married, and afterward took out
the insurance policies.
81 came to Louisville about ten days
aCo and formed a plan to make the
insurance company think 1 was dead,
so that I could collect the insurance.
/ fell in with man who said his
name was w. L. Ten Eyke, in front of
tie Salvation Army headquarters in
Louisville, and told him of my plan
and he agreed to help me. Our plan
was to obtain corpse from some
place, put it in a hotel in Jefferson
vile. and then set fire to the hotel.
"While we were in Jeffersonville
we took a number of drinks. and Ten
Eyke got drunk. 1 think his death
was caused by drinking. l put the
letters addressed to me in his pocket
and left. did not kill him. I then
came to Louisville and went to the
recruiting office and enlisted. My real
home is in Detroit"
The police are trying to establish
the identity of the dead man. One of
tlcir theories is that he was tramp
that Rathbun had fallen in with.
Passaic City record., 1901-11-16
COMMENCEMENT Osborn Dead.

COnsuI-GeneraI OsbOrn Dead.
Luther w. Osborn, United States
ConsulGeneral at Apia, Samoa, is
dead.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-16
Elbow Lake Goes Dry.

The Grant County Herald says Of
Tuesday election
Tuesday was a bad day for "King
Barleycorn'' in Grant county. The
license question was voted upon in
Elbow Lake, Barrett and Ashby, land
all three went dry. Herman will be
the only place in the county where
licensed saloons will exist during the
coming year.
The result in Elbow Lake was a
great surprise. The most radical and
confident "no license" men did not
put the majority over Is, but when
the ballots were counted the majority
against license was 81. The license
question in this village has been
voted upon eleven times-license car
ried five times and was defeated six
times. It was first voted upon in
1890 and with the exception of 1895
has been an issue at each election.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-16
He Talked In His Sleep.

If precociousness is a sign Of early
decay, then Williamsburg mother has
reason to worry. Recently she went
out to spend the afternoon, and before
leaving she instructed her 5-year-oldd
hopeful that he was to take bis after
noon nap, as usual. Upon her return
ahe asked him if he had been to sleep
during her absence. "Yes, mamma,
he replied. But she was not satisfied.
care you sure you were asleep" she
asked again. =. esa"-> .'.ss:s
"Of course 1 was" he said again.
Turning to the nurse, she said, "Was
he asleep while was away?" IL DOM
think so, madam. heard him talking
and laughing to himself"
"What do you say to that?" turning
to the youngster.
81 must, have been talking in my
Sleep" was the calm reply.
Still more recently the child was
throwing baseball around the yard,
and it broke large plate glass win
dow in the next house. His mother
Lolu I'LL LIS ldCAe1 "ouAu PUNISH nAA1
upon his return home that night and
as q lesson said he must tell his father
ofn the accident and how it happened.
The fact that he must tell his father
seemed to worry him more than the
breaking of the glass. But the mother
was immovable, and that night at sup
per he told of the occurrence tearfully,
but still defiant. When his father ask
ed him if he threw it at the window
purposely, he said, "No, but how could
I tell it was going to curve?" The pun
ishment was remitted.-New York Sun.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-16
Animal Peculiarfties.

If female fox (vixen gets caught
in a steel trap and is discovered by
the male or fox dog, it is said he inva
riably kills her, although have MOI
heard it stated that the vixen would
kill the dog, fox or another vixen or the
male another male.
If a cow becomes impaled on a fence
and groans with pain, the whole herd
instantly rush wildly to the spot, fight
and apparently do their best to destroy
her if not beaten off.
A hog confined with others in a pen
breaks out and on being returned to
the pen is at once set upon and bitten
by the others.
Why. with all the instinct animals
possess. is the desire so strong to in.
jure or destroy rather than to help or
rescue?-New York Sun.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-16
A MAN AND HIS WoLETs.
The Story of the Vivacious Maid
Who Received the Flowers.

The Story of the Vivacious Maid
Who Received the Flowers.
Eyes, it was lovely bunch Of vic.
let's" sighed the girl who received
them, ''but l wish they had never come
to me. You see, it was this way: The
man who sent them is one Of those aw-
fully nice fellows who bore you to
death--the kind you feel SO glad to, see
talking to some one else, don't you
know" she ended appealingly.
eyes; I've seen the type" sympathet-
ically replied her auditor.
"'Well, on my birthday he sent that
lovely bunch of violets-perfect beau
ties they were-with dear little note
to the effect that he had to go out OF
town, but would be represented by
these little purple clad messengers, so
like my eyes and whose fragrance al
ways reminded him of me. I thought
the note rather nice," she concluded
pensively, land put the flowers in the
parIor on the center table, writing back
that / had done so. Why in the world
was so prompt?" she walled.
sit was no more than polite"
"Oh, much more! My dear, it is al
ways idiotic to go into details like that.
Well, he did not go out of town, but
was fortunately detained and came
around after all to tell me so. And
those wretched violets'-
Surely they were all right?"
81 had loaned them to Annie to wear
to the Blanks dinner. OF course 1
had to tell him that the heat of the
room was too great, and had put
them In the icebox. Just as he was
going and was congratulating myself
on my escape in sailed that miserable
girl, violets and all! II he had only
gone, as he said he would, it would
have been all right. Men are so unre.
liableT'-New York Mail and Express.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-16
'THE FRENCH SHORE"
Where Misery, Squa1Or, Hunger and
Cold Rule In Newfoundland.

Where Misery, Squa1Or, Hunger and
Cold Rule In Newfoundland.
Misery, squalor and wretchedness.
accentuated by an almost ceaseless
struggle with hunger and cold, are the
portion of the inhabitants Of the
"North Shore" in Newfoundland,
Their little hamlets are perched in the
riffs in the almost unbroken hills, and
the fierce storms sweep the surface
seven months Of the year their coast
is blockaded with ice and they are cut
off from all communication with the
outside world
The only industry is codfshing, and
cod is the sole medium Of exchange.
The people rarely see money, and bar
ter is the system of trading, quintal
of cod being the unit of value. The
needs of the fisher folk are only sup
piled by the itinerant trader his
schooner being laden with provisions,
clothing and fishing appliances. Thus
have these people lived for generations.
They are ignorant, for the means of
education are nonexistent, the children
being content with what satisfied their
fathers. The common. objects Of every
day life are unknown to them. They
have neither horses nor cattle. Only
a few of the older folk who have ven
tured south have any knowledge OF
these things.
There are no roads and therefore no
vehicles. Travel is by boat during
the summer and over the ice foes dur
ing the rest of the year. The few let
tiers for the clergy and others who can
read are conveyed to the settlements
by dog teams during the winter, and,
save for the fortnightly visit Of the
maflboat during the period Of, open
navigation, a steamer is never seen
by the residents.
With such marvels as electric tele-
graphs, telephones and electric light
they are of course unfamiliar, and
their standard of intelligence is best
indicated by stating that it is not un-
usual to find justice Of the peace who
cannot write his own name.-Cham-
bers' Journal.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-16
Rang In Its Third Century.

The bell on historic old st. Johns
church, in Richmond, where Patrick
Henry made his famous speech prior to
the American Revolution, rang in the
twentieth century. This bell is thus
given the distinction Of being the only
one in this country, with the possible
exception of that on old Liberty hall, in
Philadelphia, that has rung in three
centuries. Old st. Johns bell has an
interesting history. Many years ago,
when the old structure for which it
was made was repaired, the bell was
removed and sold. Later it's last own
er presented it to the Virginia Historic
al society, by which it was restored to
the church.-New Orleans Times-Dem-
ocrat
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-16
Pullman Tourist Sleeper to CaIiforniaa5iA
Via The Sunshine Route
e. M. & 81. p. Rv.


Every Tuesday a spendid up-taeaoc.t,
date Pullman tourist sleeper leaVesas
Minneapolis at 7:5O a. m. and St.
Paul 500 a. m. via the Chicago, Nil
Wa"kee & St. Paul Ry and runsg
through without change to Los AuzF
geles, Calf, via Kansas City and tben
A. L. q S. +. Ry.-th famous SuH=zf
shine Route arriving there the fol-
lowing Saturday morning.
Through berth rate Twin Cities tua
Los Angeles only $500. Each berth
in this sleeper will comfortably aG
comodate two persons.
Tickets, for use in this tourist
sleeper, from Minneapolis and ST.
Paul to Los Angeles, San Francisco
etc, now being sold at the unusually
low rate of 1920.
For further particulars and descriEpS
tive folder address j. T. ConIeyxe
Asst. Gen. Pass, Agent, St. Paul, OEE3
see milwaukee, ticket agents.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-16
Wood That Cause. sneenine,

Among It's many curious products
South Africa includes the ''sneeze
wood tree, which takes it's name from
the fact that one cannot cut it with a
saw without sneezing, as the fine dust
has exactly the effect of snuff, Even
in planning the wood it will sometimes
cause sneezing. No insect, worm or
barnacle will touch 1t. 1t is very bitter
to the taste, and when placed in water
1t will siak. The color is light brown
and the grain very close and hard.
For dock work, piers or jetties it is a
useful timber, lasting a long while un-
der water.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-16
Personal PlCk-UPs.
Little Items Of Interest About Morris
People.

Little Items of Interest About Morris
People.
Miss Edna johnson spent the week
at home with her parents.
III. l.. Tourtelotte, Of st. Paul,
visited Morris friends the first OF the
week.
L.C. Thompson, of Beardsley, has
been the guest Of John House this
week.
S. A. Siverts was called to Elbow
Lake the first of the week by the
death of his sister.
James Griffith and Miss Helen
spent Sunday in Donnelly, the guests
of the Tosney family.
Ed. J. Lehman left on Tuesday
for his western trip. He expects to
be gone about a month.
Miss frankie Tosney, of Donnelly
was in Morris this week en- route for
Starbuck to visit Miss Moran.
Chas. Grace, who is now establish
ed in the land business at Red Lake
Falls, was in Morris the first of the
week.
R. H. Grace left on Sunday for his
old home in Illinois on receipt of a
telegram announcing that his mother
was not expected to live
Lawrence Thomasson. who has
been with a Northern Pacific survey
ing patty in North Dakota, has been
visiting in Morris this week.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-16
The Best on Earth.

II have used Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy in my family for the last fiYe
years and have found it one of the
best medicines on earth for Group,
coughs and colds. 1t has saved nee
hundreds of dollars in doctor bills,
says W. B. Black, Palmdale, Los An
geles county, CaL.-For sale by j. R.
Kruger.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-16
A CARD.

I, the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund the money On so cent
bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup
of Tar if it fails to cure your cough
or cold. I also guarantee Is cent
bottle to prove satisfactory or money
refunded. j. r. KRUGER.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-16
Whera the shoe Pinohea.

Young Girl (glancing at her pedal ex-
tRemities) oh, dear! My feet are so
awfully bigl
Z Practical Auntie-But you stand on
them all right, don't you?
Young Girl-Oh, yes, but SO do other
folks too.-New York Tribune.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-16

Puny children with weak constit-
utions can attain an unusual degree
of bodily and mental vigor by taking
Rocky Mountain Tea this month,
made by the Madison Medicine Co.
&c. -Hulburd & johnson.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-16

When you are bilious, use those
famous little pills known as DeWitt's
Little Early Risers to cleanse the
liver and bowels. They never grippe.
-Hulburd 4 johnson.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-16

Mrs. V. o. Bonsteel received the
sad intelligence this week of the
death of her father O. M. Bradley, at
Kalamazoo, Mich, on Monday.
Deceased was nearly 88 years of age.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-16

Their promptness and their pleas
ant effects make DeWitt's Little
Harly Risers most popular little pills
wherever they are known. They are
simply perfect for liver ana bowel
troubles .-Hulburd & johnson.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-16

See that yon get the original De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salye when you
ask for it. The genuine is certain
cure for piles, sores and skin diseases.
-Hulburd & Johnson.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-16

Results. Immediate and lasting
Before and after trying other rem
edies use Rocky Mountain Tea this
month. Twill keep you we'll all sum-
mer. A great spring blessing.-Hul-
burd & Johnson.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-16

In the beginning Adam was in the
show business and had everything
his own way until the devil opened
a side show. Then competition be-
came pretty strong. Noah had a full
house and monopolized the business
until Barnum put out "The greatest
show on earth" since which time sew
eral others are in the amusement
business. AS fun maker and laugh
producer. A Merry Minister now has
corner on the market.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-16

Union memorial services, in Nom
DRY of ex-President Harrison, will be
held at the Congregational church
tomorrow evening.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-16

The Morris Glenwood debate has
been set for April 18th. A special
train will no doubt be arranged for
to leave Morris on the evening Of the
debate and return the same night,
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-16

The Royal Neighbors had plea:
SAINT social and banquet at their hail
on Thursday evening.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-16

My heart and hand another claimed
His plea had come to late.
It's ever thus with people without
pluck and vim,
Take Rocky Mountain Tea, don't
get left again.-Hulburd &
johnson.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-16

The heaviest snow fall of the sea.
son occurred on Tuesday and
Wednesday of this week.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-16

The Ladies of the Maccabees will
give necktie social at their hall
next Friday evening, that day being
the lodges first anniversary. All
ladies with refreshments will be ad-
mitted free.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-16

B. W. Brokaw, eye specialist and
optician will be at Krueger's drug
store the 9Th and 7th only, of
every month. Eyes examined free.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-16

The lingering cough following
grippe calls for One Minute Cough
Cure. For all throat and lung tronbles
this is the only harmless remedy that
gives immediate results. Prevents
consumption -Rulburd & johnson.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-16

Thos. Thomasson left on Tuesday
for Walla Walla, Washington, Mr..
Thomasson was in Washington many
years ago and was favorably i'm
pressed with the country. He may
decide to move there again.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-16

Miss Florence Buneman. of Min
neapolis, has again been enga ged at
Mrs. Canty's millinery parlors to take
charge of the trimming.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-16
To Curea Cold in One Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
Tablets. All druggists refund the
money if it fails to cure. e. W.
Groves signature is on each box. Csc
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-16

Counterfeits Of DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve are liable to cause blood
poisoning. Leave them alone. The
original has the name DeWitt's unon
the box and wrapper. It is a harm
less and healing salve for SKIN di
seases. Unequslled for piles.-Hul-
burd & johnson.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-16

For Nervousness and Sleeplessness
try Lincoln's Hop and Celery Nerve
Tablets. 25 cents per box.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-16

The Missionary tea which was to
haye been given by the ladies of the
Congregational church on Wednes-
day evening at the home of Mrs.
M. B. Lord. was postponed one week
on account of the bad weather.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-16
For wear, for looks, for style;
highest quality The Lanpher hat.

State High School inspector Altor
was in Morris on Wednesday visiting
the schools.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-16

Frank Hancock has sold his resi-
dence to Dan Lawler. The house
has been rented to A. F. Mcdonald.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-16

The Elizabeth Reem Circle will
meet with Mrs. Torpey, March 10Th,
Tuesday afternoon at 2:3O. Every
member is requested to answer the
roll call, as important business will
be transacted and new members will
be added to the rolls.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-16

The Woodmen at their last meet
ing decided to give up two of their
meeting nights each month to the
Royal Neighbors. The Woodmen
will meet on the first and third Tues
day of each month and the Royal
Neighbors on the second and fourth.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-16

EOR SALE:-I have some good 4
il year old colts, and a lot of good
farm machinery, breaking pillow. walk
ing pillow, sulky pow, drag, spading
harrow, tanning mill, seeder, flax
harvester. binder, roller, hay rake and
mower; 3 wagons and other farm inn
Elements. Most of them new, | will
lie satisfied 10 sell for half price. and
On time to suit purchaser,
PAT CANNON.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-16
Ready Excuse.

Beggar-Say boss, won't you help q
poor fellow out of job?
Joakley Gracious, Can't you get out
of it without my help: Pretend You're
sick or something Philadelphia Press
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-16
Royal
Baking Powder
Makes the bread
more hedlthful.
Safeguards the food
against alum.
A1um baking powders are the greatest
menaeers t. health Of the present day.

Rev. Richardson's subject tomor-
row morning will be "Chris::''s Con-
ception of His Work"
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-16

"The Crows one of the oldest as
we'll as the best companies on the
road will be at the opera house Satur-
day March % in the best off Ameri-
can farce comedies, "A Merry Minis
ter" play built for laughing pur-
poses only. A farce with plot.
Astounding in pure fun, bright witt
cisms, sparkling dialogue, ludicruous
situations, sweet singing, elegant
costumes. grand music and the lat
est up to date specialties.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-16

For wearers of the Lanpher hat
enough said. Best quality, most
stvlish block.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-16
Tuesday was a comparatively quiet

Tuesday was a comparatively quiet
election day. The caucus ticket was
elected entire, as follows Village
Council, Fl. T. Beyans, j. Fl. Deven-
ney, A. F. Dye, Dave Long and H.
B. Lund; Street Commissioner, Nike
Ryan; Assessor, Frank Ware; JUS
tees of the Peace, A. L. Stenger ana
Tim Murphy; Treasurer, Samuel Lar
son. An independent ticket with D..
I. Wheaton as assessor received 1O6
of the 282 votes cast.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-16

The man who lives for himself alone
is apt to be neglected by the world at
large. Chicago News.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-16
Stones -four has satisfied for 20
years and always will.

If you want clothing, buy of the
merchant who sells the Lanpher hat
and you will be up to date.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-16

w ANTED: -Canvassers boys or
w girls that are willing to work
and earn few dollars for themselves.
Call and see me at the Merchants
Hotel, work can be done in spare
time, N. MILLER.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-16

The TRIBUNE has this week finished
moving into the new location in the
Watson building on Sixth street next
to ZahPs livery, and the workmen
are busy in the old building putting
in the furnishings for the temperance
saloon and bowling alley Of Frank
CARNEY and Henry Holtz.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-16

District court will convene on
Monday. The first day will as usual
be taken mp with the hearing OF court
cases. aad the meeting of the grand
jury, while the trial of cases will be-
gin on Monday. There are Sc civil
cases on the calendar, and four crimi-
nal. The latter are the four cases
against John Erickson Jr.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-16

WANTED! Reliable man for
w Manager of Branch Office we
wish to open in this vicinity. If yonr
record is O. X. here is an opportuni-
tN Kindly give good reference when
writing.
THE A, T, MORRIS WHOLESALE HOUSE,
CINCINNATI, OHIO,
Illustrated catalogue 4 cts. stamps.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-16
Money Saving
Proposition.

Look at the goods in our Windows
and in our store. Give us an opp0Eas
tunity to show them to you, andA
quote prices. If This don't convey
money saving suggestions, we are
at loss to know what will. Ones
visit to our store will convince any-
one thar we carry the best, laFgest
and most up-to-date lines of SHOES
and FURNISHINGS in Morris. We
will mot be undersoid. You cau
rest assured you will always gets
better values here than elsewhere
no matter what Others say. Give
us trial.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-16
SATURDAY. MARCH 10, 1901.

Il. B. Lund, practical matchmaker