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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-12-12

Of coin was a circumstance, though NOT
counted on, yet to be taken advantage of,
and shrewdly the matter was managed.
The banker is mnrdefed, the bag Of coin
disappeared, and the man who stood in the
nephew's way is in the custody Of Sheriff
Cobb-presumably q murderer. And am
left to solve the mystery that surrounds
the taking off Of a good man. l wonder
if Mr.. DeRosette left a will, and what
hat document will reveal? A little time
will tell; and now for the grieving mother
and sister OF the innocent victim Of cir
cumstances, who is pacing with anxious
strides the floor Of a cell in the county
jail
Sellars had reached the widows resi-
dence On Walnut street.
A bright light shone forth from the
front windows. aud as he stepped on the
piazza a low moaning sound reached his
ears from within.
Poor souls" he thought. Il viii soon
dispel your agonizing fears, and ere long,
1 trust, restore to you your son and broth
err" And he rang the door bell.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-12-12
"Auro" For FARMS.
W. F.crowiey Invents a Machine Likely
TO SuppIant the Horse.

TO Supplant the Horse.
City people are not to enjoy a monop-
oily of the festive automobile in the fu-
ture. A novel kind Of auto is about
to invade the agricultural field, where.
according to its inventor, it will speed
lily supplant the horse for farm work.
The machine referred to Is the inven-
ton Of William +. Crowley, Of Holly.
Powers County, Col, and. 1t is said.
viii do the work of several teams Of
horses. After long study and many
experiments, Mr.. Crowley says he has
solved the problem Of the substitution
of mechanical power for that Of horses
in farm work.
The motive power for this machine
may be either gasoline or electricity,
although 1t is expected that gasoline
Will be more commonly used.
1t is adapted to blowing. c~ultivating,
seed-planting or harvesting. The en-
CINE or motor is on the forward or
drive wheels, which are Joined by a
long reach to the smaller rear wheels,
over which the seat of the driver is
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-12-12
Caued Him for His Pile.

Magistrate-You were drunk, Of
course, when the hold-up men went
through you?
Battered-up Prisoner was, your
Honor.
Magistrate-They got everything you
had, l suppose?
Prisoner-Everything, your Honor,
except a 50 bill 1 had in my watch
pocket.
Magistrate-The fine viii be 50. Call
the next case.
The art Of being able to make a good
use of moderate abilities wins esteem,
and often confers o reputation than
greater real merit.-Rochefoucauld.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-12-12
A Good Apple Cron.

1t is reported that the apple crop in
Baden, Germany, was so abundant that
the assistance OF soldiers had to be
asked for its harvesting.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-12-12

Shorthand Lessons 20 Soldiers.
The French Minister Of War pro-
poses giving shorthand lessons to
soldiers in all the French garrisons.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-12-12

When a woman marrles, she dearly
loves to think she has thrown herself
away.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-03-30
MISSOURI EXHIBIT
WILL Be Prominent.
Pan-American Commissioners Say
Work Will Be Begun on
1t Immediately.

E. s. Carver Of Grant City, Charles c.
Bell of Boonville and r. NJ. Yost Of this
city, who form the Missouri Board Of Com
missioners to the Pan-American and
Charleston expositions, arrived In st. Louis
Friday night from Buffalo. N. T.. where
they secured space for the Missouri exhibits
at the Pan-Am:rican Exposition.
They also made inquiries as to the cost
of the erection of State building, and the
site. They report that State buildings al
ready contracted for range in cost from
1000 to $40 900; that the best sites have al
ready been taken, but that q fair location
which Is moderately prominent may be
had.
In regard to the horticultural and agri-
cultural exhibits. the commission reports
that this very best of places have been Sc
cured Mr.. Carver, president Of the board.
said that the space given them was ample
and SO situated as to afford the best possi-
BILE display for Missouri's porducts.
The Missouri board was late in the field,
and from this cause was subjected to some
disadvantage. especially in its negotia-
tions for space in the building devoted to
mines and Mining" When the Missouri
ans arrived in Buffalo they found that no
space whatever had been held for Missouri
minerals But after negotiation the space
allotted to another State was obtained, on
condition that Missouri's exhibit be on
hand by May 1. This condition was acceded
to- and the space secured. Though It Is not
as large as Messrs. Carver. Bell and Yost
desired, the gentlemen counted themselves
fortunate to have gotten it.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-03-30
TELLS AGUINALDO TO ASK
TO BE SENT TO AMERICA.

Boston. March 29.-Senor Sixto Lopez has
sent the two following cablegrams to Asui-
naldo and Mabini:
"Aguinaldo. Care General Macarthur.
Manila-Request American authorities to
send you with Mabinl to America.
(Signed) ''SIXTO LOPEZ
'Mabini. Care Military Governor. Guam
Aguinaldo captured. l have cabled him to
request American authorities to send you
with him to America. 1 wish to apply to
authorities in Guam.
(SignedD "SIXTO LOPEZ"
In reference to the above. Senor Lopez
has issued the following statement:
Il believe 1t is the wish of the American
people to know the truth about many things
connected with this war. as we'll to OBJ
tain an authoritative statement of the atti-
tude of the Filipinos toward American So
ciety. don't know of two men better fitted
to give such information than Aguinaldo
and Mabini.
Almost all the statements that have
hitherto been made are from American
sources. 1t would, therefore. only be fair
that two representative FHilipinos she, Id be
allowed to give their opinions bout the
Americans and to speak of their fellow
countrymen. The bringing of Aguinal 10 and
Mabini to America can do no injury to
truth and Justice, and I assume hat both
desire to know the truth and to co Justice
to uS''
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-03-30
BLOOD FLOWS IN
ARKANSAS ASSEMBLY
Representatives Grow Angry Dur
ing Debate and a Cane Is
Used as a Club.
REpURTJc Special.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Little Rock, Ark. March 29.-Representa-
tive Leary of Lee County and Representa-
tive Blalock of Forrest City were the prin-
cipals in a fight on the floor of the House
Friday, and for several minutes it looked
as If first-class Populistic battle was in
store Tor the excited members and spec
tators. The trouble occurred over bill
providing that a -barbed-wire fence
shall be a lawful renee in Lee County. The
object of the bill Is to regulate the running
of stock at large.
Mr.. Leary was championing the bill.
which had already passed the Senate, while
Mr.. Blalock was attempting to tack on
an amendment which would fatally af-
feet 1t.
Mr.. Leary. in n fifteen-minute speech.
scored Mr.. Blalock numerically. Blalock
replied by stating that Mr. Leary had ut
tered a falsehood. whereupon the Lee Coun-
ty member dealt Blalock a terrific blow
over the face with heavy cane. Mr..
Blalock's face was cut in several places.
from which blood flowed freely. After some
little trouble the men were separated and
made to take their seats.
Bills Passed by the House.
The House then passed Senator Wits
bill. providing for the organization OF prt-
vate corporations for maintaining ana OF
Grating electric interurban roads.
The Confederate Home chaplaining hill
was passed after a narrow escape.
Senator Norwoods bill creating the
Sixth Chancery District in South Arkansas
appointed by the Governor. shall receive
a salary of $500 per year. The bill requir-
ing Jurors to be summoned through the
mails was also passed.
Senator Butler introduced in the Senate
bill authorizing the State Penitentiary
to purchase convict farm not to consist
of more than 5000 acres, at cost Of not
more than $22J. 600.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-03-30
FAIR BOARD MAY Be
NAMED ON monday.
Statement at White House That
List Probably Will Not Be Com
pleted Until That Time.
Tho Repr,,,lic Rureau.

18th St. and Pennsylvania Ave.
Washington. March 29.-The President has
not yet finally decided upon the World s
Fair Commissioners. At the White House
Friday night it was stated that the list
probably will not be completed until Mon
day.
There is a new and somewhat strong
movement on foot for the appointment of
Marcus Bernheimer of St. Louis. In addi-
ton to number of Endorsements which
Mr.. Bernheimer presented some weeks ago.
there have been sent to the White House
several kilograms and letters during the
rast two days. urging this appointment. 1t
has been stated that Representative Joy
has filed telegram to the same effect, but
at the White House this would neither be
admitted nor denied. and Secretary Hitch
cock also declined to make any statement
about the matter. 1t Is known that num-
ber of very urgent requests have been re-
oeived by the President to-day Tor Mr.
Eernileimer's appointment.
1t may be said. however. on authority.
that there is no probability that this ap-
pointment will be made. The only Mis-
sourian whose came will be seriously con-
sidered in connection with the Exposition
Commission Is Colonel Joe F'lory, and he
must lie content with tue SecretarySnlp OF
1othing.
The commission practically has been de-
cided upon by the President and no Mis-
sourian is on the list. AS 1t stands Friday
night the following are reasonably certain
of appointment:
Carter. Mcbride. Thurston. Belts Reps.);
Allen. Scott Lindsay Glynn Dems.).
This makes eight members. leaving the
ninth yet in doubt and to be decided be-
tween Northrop of Minnesota and Miller Of
Indiana, with the chances favoring the
former. Miller, it is said, will be given
some equally good position.
1t is the expectation of Mr.. Mckinley
that FIory will accept the secretaryship.
and he can have 1t If he wishes. Several
members of the commission. however. are
very doubtful that Flory will take the
place, and they look upon the matter as yet
open to an available man. The salary Is
5000.
nounce the commission until Monday. That
will be April 1. and it practically exhausts
the thirty days limit in which the Com
missioners must be appointed.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-03-30
Short and Meyers Accused of
Completely in Alleged
Rice Conspiracy.
MYSTERY CROWDS MYSTERY.
District Attorney Now Claims
Patrick Was Not Dead
MiIIiondire's Lawyer.

brought me a bottle containing about 500
ing to cure his deafness Jones said Rice
was taking them before going to bed at
night and that he did not care to have him
take anything which he did not know the
nature of. l then prescribed four drobs of
nux vomica to give him at night. He did
not need a great deal of medicine
Ibid you give him any mercury"
NO" the Doctor replied.
LAWYER Moore asked the witness If he still
believed that Mr.. Rice died from natural
causes.
81 do" said Doctor Curry.
An adjournment was taken until Monday.
Potts on the stand Friday.
Potts took the stand again Friday MORN
inS. He was asked:
.When Patrick took you to the safe de-
post vault on September II: did you see
any other papers than the WILL assignment
and contract of settlement?
II saw two or three blank checks to AL
bert r. Patrick. trustee. and apparently
signed by Mr.. Rice
do you recollect Patrick saying then or
at any time. Potts. / think n I'll be able to
mo. subsequently to that day he said
that his will would undoubtedly be pro-
bated."
Ibid you ask him why he had been made
residuary legatee?'
II did some time before his death. He
told me that Rice had said that he had Il
regard for Patrick; that he wanted his rel
atives to get only what he wanted them to
get and that he wanted to perpetuate his
name"
Potts was dismissed sPnd court was ad-
journed. to convene aHthe house of Doctor
Walker Curry who was Mr.. Rices physi-
clan. and who is ill., Mr. Osborne said that
the examination of Doctor Curry would
take all the remainder of the day.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-03-30

1t until no more money could be found Their
he shut himself up in the room and Iawaited
developments.
More than $4,000 were missing the next
day from the funds of the express COM
pany. The thieves had left no clew behind
Every private detective agency in the city
assisted the police in their search. Every
avenue of escape was watched. Tiller's ac-
complice had gone to San Antonio. where
| he was captured short time later. Mea1,-
while. Tiller remained quietly in his re-
treat. A For Rent sign on his door threw
the police off the scent. and. although the
rooms were searched all about him. his was
quieted down he left the city, walking over
the Eads bridge with the money in grip.
He went to Chicago. and from there to
Milwaukee.
His capture was the result of his failure
to read the newspapers on the morning be-
fore his arrest. After remaining In Milwau-
kee week, Tiler ordered a strong trunk
made at a trunk store. Excepting the lock.
the trunk proved satisfactory. and the clerk
who waited on Tiller promised to have 1t
repaired. Carelessly throwing the satchel
containing the money into the trunk. Tiller
after the trunk and satchel the next day.
That night the clerk became curious.
opened the satchel and found the money.
The authorities were summoned, and a
watch was placed for Tiller. The newspa
pers printed page articles, assuring the
public that surprise awaited Tiller when
he returned for his trunk. Tiler had been
reading the newspaper accounts of the rob-
berry, but on this particular morning he
rose late and neglected to glance at a pa
per. When he called for the trunk he
walked into the arms of Il policeman He
was brought back to ST. Louis and sem
fenced to a term in the penitentiary.
New Charge Against Him.
His career ever since has been that Of a
daring criminal. He procured duplicate mail
box keys. looted mail boxes. cashed checks
and drafts found in registered letters, and
realized large sums. He escaped from the
custody of United States Marshal at Kan
sas City at one time, but was recaptured.
While serving seven-year sentence in the
Michigan Penitentiay for mail-box rob-
berry at Detroit. he escaped and was not re-
captured for long time. He has spent
many years in prison.
Tiller first began operations In Cincinnati
year ago. He was next heard of in the
East and then In Nebraska. To Post Office
Inspectors his name is a synonym for ali
that is cunning and bold
A special from Omaha to The Republic
says:
"a Pinkerton detective identified John r
Hall arrested for completely in confidence
game at Hastings. Neb.. as Prentice Tiller.
When confronted with his Bertillon descrip-
tfon. Tiller confessed to having robbed n
mail box at Cincinnati. o.. of draft for
$500. He is also wanted at Fort Wayne and
Toledo. o.. for riflinG mail boxes Tiller
and two pals-G. H. Grant and C. R. Chase
secured 5000 from Hastings. Neb.. ner-
chant on fraudulent draft. Grant and
Chase escaped and TilIer came to Omaha
where he was arrested by Detective Mike
Dempsey. A reward of 81 600 is outstanding
for his arrest.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-03-30
FENIAN LEADER
DIED IN DUBLIN.
James Stephens, Head of the Free
Ireland Movement, Is
No More.

Dublin, March 29-James Stephens, the
celebrated head center Of the Fenians. died
here Friday.
Stephens. after twenty-six years Of exile.
was permitted to return home to die In 1891
He was 81 years old then, and broken
down old man, whose remaining days were
believed to be few.
He was the leader of the old Fenian move
ment in 1s4S, and in fact had been a rebel
from his very boyhood. which was spent In
the hills of Kilkenny.
In 1863 he started the Irish People,"
revolutionary publication. This paper was
seized in 1865 and all the editors. including
O'Donovan Rosa arrested. Stephens es-
capped from Jail ten days later, and despite
heavy rewards offered, was never re-
CAPTURED. In 1891 decree of the English
Government permitted him to return to his
native land,
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-03-30
ATTACKS COLLEGE METHODS.
John R. Kirk Says They Send Out
Men Not Qualified to Teach.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Chicago. ILL.,, March 29.-At to-day's ces-
sion of the North Central Association OF
Colleges and Secondary Schools, President
John R. Kirk Of the State Normal Schocl
at Kirksvile, Mo-, precipitated a heated
discussion by attacking college methods in
preparing teachers.
President Kirk maintained that college
professors were not suitable persons to act
as inspectors of high schools, since they
were hGn rsnR IN ibe csrge wn ths sh t ehool
erage school student was not properly
equipped for entrance to college. President
Kirk said the fault lay with the colleges
and not with the high schools. There would
not be an Improvement. President Kirk
hntta % far sns reeEss turned out
said, list Of college graduates was sent
out by each of the colleges indorsing them
for positions as teachers. when they were
not properly qualified to teach. Until this
fault was, remedicd by the colleges. he
maintained that colleges had no legitimate
reason to complain of the class of students
sent from the high schools to the colleges.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-03-30
WILL PART WITH BABY
TO REDUCE EXPENSES.

cal condition and Myers wants some one to
adopt the boy, who Is now months old.
Myers and his family removed from st.
Louis last summer and Myers found EN-.
ployment with the Shickle. Harrison e
Howard Iron Company. He had small
store OF money with which he intended to
buy home when he had accumulated
enough. He had not been in East st. Louis
long, however. until he was taken Ill. It
was fully three months before he was able
to work again. and in the meantime his
little store of money had been spent to sup
port the family and pay doctor bills. Myers
went manfuliy to york, however, to restore
the reserve fund. He had been working but
two weeks when his wife was taken Ill. and
her condition WIS so serious as to necesst-
tate her removal to St Mary's Hospital.
That was two months ago. II took all
Myers could make to pay hospital bills
and keep the rest of the family from want:
He finally decided to-give the baby away IL
consented. Myers has six other childrens
ranging in age from to IA years.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-03-30

SPECIAL BY CABLE.
Toxic, March 29.-The national nerves are
a-tingIe in eager anticipation OF the second
appearance of the new Japan on the mar
tial stage.
Extravagant joy has followed the an
rcuncement that Great Britain. in response
to Japan's inquiry. has replied that Man.
ohuria is included in the scope OF the Anglo
German convention.
From this it is augured that favorable
response will be given by both the con-
tracing Powers to the communication of
this Government asking If they would not
regard the forcible appropriation of any
part of China as an act of aggression justi-
flying war.
In the Diplomatic Corps there is no belief
that either Great Britain or Germany Is
willing. even in triple alliance. to go to war
with Russia.
The newspapers here say it is proposed
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-03-30
PRENTICE TILLER
AGAIN IN CUSTODY.
Leader of Notorious Gang of Mail
Box Robbers Under Arrest
in Omaha.

Acting Chief Post Office Inspector sulli-
van received a telegram Friday from In
spectors Sinclair and Swift, apprlsing him
that they had effected the capture, at
Omaha. Neb., of John Hall, alias Prentice
Tiller. one Of the most notorious crooks in
the country
States as the leader of gang of the
most successful post Office box robbers.
forgers and all-around thieves, and his ar
rest is regarded by the postal authorities as
one Of the biggest captures the department
has made for long time. Cincinnati and
st. Louis post office inspectors have been
on Tillers trail since March 5, when he and
members of his gang broke open several
mail boxes in Cincinnati and secured more
than fifty letters containing checks and
drafts. Wednesday, G. H. Grant, a confed-
crate Of Tiller's, was arrested at Hastings,
Neb., while trying to pass draft which
had been stolen from the Cincinnati mails
and raised to many times its original
amount. Tilier and Grant will be brought
back to Cincinnati for trial.
His Previous Record.
Tiller has a long record of crime extending
remembered for his first theft. where, by a
bold and daring stroke, he stole more than
100000 of the funds of the St. Louis branch
of the Pacific Express Company. He was
captured by mere chance. but not before
he had made away with $4,000 of the money.
Tlller was the SON of highly respecta-
Bile family in Louisville, KY, and came 10
st. Louis in 1884 to work for the express
company. He was not regularly employed
taking wnat was known as the Sunday
trick" in which his duties were to check
over the packages of money in the vaults
of the companys office, which was then To-
Gated at Fourth and Vine streets. One Sun
G Clerks 81 were a absent I Tilier % and Id an an. accom- COM
plice clipped off the ends Of all the pack
ages in the vaults and threw those which
contained money into satchel. Tiller had
rented a room in an old rookery
on Morgan street. and thither he made four
trips with the satchel returning and filling
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-03-30
GENERAL MACARTHUR
WARMLY THANKS NAVY

Washington. March 2s.-The following
cablegram was received at the Navy De-
partment this morning from Admiral
Remey:
.'Cavite. March 29.-Bureau Navigation,
Washington: Macarthur telegraphs:
Thanks for the splendid cooperation of
the Vicksburg. / have Aguinaldo securely
in my possession at Malacanan. General
Funston is loud in praise Of everything the
yourself. officers and men,
"REMEY"
Secretary Long replied to Admiral Remey
as follows:
"Remey Manila: Inform Macarthur that
We highly appreciate his and Funston's
generous praise of the navy and con-
gratulate them heartily. LONG"
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-03-30
WAS ALONE WHEN DEATH CAME.
Contractor Robert Smith Found
Dead in Bed.

Robert Smith. contractor. 60 years old.
was found dead Friday afternoon in his
room at the Midland Hotel. Fourteenth and
St Charles streets. An autopsy disclosed
that death was due to apoplexy.
Smith was seen about the hotel at II
o'clock in the morning. and was apparently
in good health. At 2 o'clock. when Jere-
miah Kemp. negro porter, went to his
bed. The body was removed to the Morgue.
The inquest will be held Saturday. B. B
Thornton. paving contractor, and J. K
Furman. employed by the st: Louis Trans
night and stated that they would take
charge of the body and bury it. The only
known relative of Smith Is son. but his
whereabouts are not known.