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The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-05-13
DIES BY POISON
CHARLES FISCHER COMMITS SUI
eide AT MIssoULA.
SENTENCED TO TWELVE YEARS
His Partner in Crime, George Kirk
wood, Also Took Morphine but
Was Pumped Out - Both
Men Were Of Butte.

Determined that he would not serve
n l2-year term In the pcnitcntiary,
Charles Fischer, formerly of Butte,
swallowed morphine In the county Jail
In Misso,,la at / 80 O'Clock this morning
and died at 4 o'clock. His partner,
George Kirkwood, with the same de-
termination in view, also swallowed
morphine but at a later hour was pump
ed ont and viii live.
When Fischer was found, shortly after
he had swallowed the drug, he was
deathly sick. The empty morphine
bottle lay on the cell floor The guard
summoned physicians and desperate ef-
forts were made to save the lives Of
each. Kirkwood did not attempt to save
himself from the doctors, but Fischer
Fought as valiantly as possible In his
weak condition To prevent the doctors
from pumping him out. It was this ex-
eriion that stayed the doctors off Just
too long.
kirkwood. apparently, regretted mis-
attempt at self-destruction and readily
consented to the application of the
stomach pump.
Poison Stealthily Secured
Unknown to the sheriff and the iajlers
Is NOW the poison was secured by the
men. 1t Is presumed that II was slipped
In to them by someone who, yesterday
was permitted TO see them. Having no
fears for the safety of their charges II
Is said that visitors were freely admit
ted TO talk with the two men yester-
day
Both men were convicted Of completely
In the robbery Of the Western Touring
mills Of Mlssoula. kirkWood was to
have been sentenced tomorrow and II
was to avail himself of probably the
only opportunity ne would have of end
Ing mis- life that he swallowed the poison
this morning.
FISCHER got 12-year sentence yester-
day and was the leader In the plan to
cheat the prison by taking poison.
flscher was 30 years old and kirkwood
Is 23 years old. Both were hardened
criminals and well known to the uolice
or Butte and To the criminal classes in
this city They were here together re-
cent?" but left shortly before the rob-
blng Of the Mlssoua mills and 1t is pre-
suned that they went from here direct
TO Missoula.
FISCHER called Butte his home. Little
~ known or his antecedents beyond his
criminal career. lie was a man or ex-
eeptional brilliancy and several times
demonstrated that he had been well
educated.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-05-13

catching fire, In order to reach the ter
stricken people ashore but, as al
ready announced. she succeeded IN bring
Ing to this port 456 people. mainly resi-
dents of the village of lie Precheur.
This was on Saturday last. Since then,
the steamer as result of her daring
trips, has succeeded in bringing many
more people 10 Fort de France.
On Sunday she rescued 923 persons and
p!loted the French cruiser Suchet and
the Danish cruiser Valkyrien, who took
on board 1,200 persons.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-05-13
General Firmin Proclaimed
PRESIDENT of Hayti Republic.
GBy Associated Press

foft Au Prince, May 13.--Ex-
President Sam embarked at
ll'oO a, m. today on the French
steamer Olinde Rodriguez, He
was accompanied to the landing
place by the American French
and German ministers.
At about the time the former
president embarked on the
ffehch steamer here, news was
received that General Firmin
iate haytien minister in France,
haa arrived at Cape Haytien
ana had been proclaimed presi-
dent.
The dispatches added that the
whole north and northwest OF
Hayti had declared for General
Firmin.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-05-13
Perished on St. Vincent,
(By Associoted proes,

(By Associated Press.)
Castries, Island Of st. Lucia, Mo; IA
1t Is announced in advlces received here
this morning (Tuesday), from the island
of st. Vincent b. w. T., that GEO person 6
nave perlshed there since the Soufriere
volcano has been in eruption.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-05-13
COUNTY ATTORNEY BREEN PRO-
CEEDs AGAINST OFFICIALS.
TO kEE? OFFICERS STRAIGHT
MI. Breen Will Try and Remove Con-
stables Cosgrove and Shea From
Office,b and He May Proceed
Against Other Officeholders.

Much trouble seems to be ahead OF
Constables COsgrove and Shea of Walk
erville who were arrested last night and
charged with grating" County Attor-
ney Breen Is now investigating the laws
governing the removal of officials for
malfeasance in office, and in all proba-
blity he will bring proceedings In the
district court to remove them from office
we are going to try to keep the off,
GERS OF the county straight IL we don't
do anything else" said Mr.. Breen today.
Ii we can't keep the officer straight we
might as well give up trying to keep the
public straight. We will certainly bring
an action to remove Shea and Cosgrove
from office IL we find the means to do so
provided by law, and l think we shall
find the way"
After County Officials
1t Is understood that the collection of
illegal fees will also be brought forward
In the matter, and that other charges
Will be made against the constables be-
side grating"
1t Is said that other township officials
are to be stirred up for collecting Illegal
1ees, ana there may be proceedings to
oust certain Justices of the peace who
are accused OF malpracticeS in office.
There Is one justice OF the peace who
has openly confessed that he is crooked,
on two occasions, 1t Is stated, and his
case Will be looked into, 1t Is said that
he declared that the attorneys who bring
him business will get the judgments.
From the interest the county attorney
and .lis assistants are taking In these
matters 1t looks as If there was a lively
time ahead for some Of the justices and
constables Of the county.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-05-13
With Cuban Courts.
(By Associated Press !

Washington, May 13.--The president
has directed Secretary Root to confer ON
the Cuban courts the right of reviewing
the testimony against Rathbone, charged
with completely in the Cuban postaf
frauds. This authority will be lmmedi-
ately cf<7ferred, and 1t is presumed the
committee will act at once.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-05-13
Helena's New Band.

Especial to Inter Mountain)
Helena May 13-Helenas new band
made its first public appearance on the
streets this morning. 1t serenaded the
hotels and newspaper offices and its
music was highly complimented, con
sidering that the band has had only
few weeks practice.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-05-13
Kitchener's Weekly Report.
nv Associated Pres,

London, May l3.-The weekly report of
Lord Kitchener today shows that 10
Beers were killed, six We're wounded, 50
were made prisoners, nine surrendered
and 500 rifles and 157 wagons, 400 horses
and 1890 head of cattle fell into the
hands of the British.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-22

Nov. 26. Remember, it costs you
only so cents, and for 25 cents extra
you cam have oysters, chicken, etc
We have one of the largest stocks of
china, crockery, glassware, lamps,
etc, in the tri-cities. If you do not
believe it, visit our basement depart
pany,> Davenport.
You can not only save 10 per cent
by buying your furniture at Clemann
& Salzmann's, but you also have the
advantage of selecting from the larg-
est stock in the three cities. Some
and see for yourself.
If you wish, carry your lunch to the
MONDAY Rest rooms and get a cup
of hot coffee. All ladies are welcome.
Come and spend the noon hour in the
reading parlor. Lunch from IL a. m. to
2 p. M, and Saturday evening from 5
to s.
j. w. French, an employe of the
Rock Island Buggy company who re-
sides at COZ Fifteenth street, today
attempted to polish a piece of metal
on an emery wheel, a work that he is
not accustomed to doing. The piece
was wrested from his grasp and big
cash was cut in his left palm.ss DR..
Myers attended him.
Miss Blanche Kelly (colored), daugh-
ter of George Washington Kelly, of
this city, died Thursday afternoon at
the home of her sister, Mrs. Charles
Hart, in Davenport, after an illness
of three months of paralysis of the
heart Deceased was also a niece of
j. S. Bell, of this city. Interment will
be at Iowa City at ? o'clock tomorrow
afternoon.
The remains of Miss Olive F. Rieter,
who died a week ago at Redland,
Cal, arrived in Moline last evening
and this morning were buried at
Chippiannock cemetery. Deceased,
who was 20 years of age, was the
daughter of Mrs. w. II. Rieter, for
mer resident of this city, but who
has lived in Moline for several years.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-22

How much booty was secured rs
matter of conjecture to all outside of
the officials of the United States Ex-
press company. who, as is always
done in such cases, place the figure
below $1,000. 1t is stated that the
safe containing the large shipment
of money that the robbers evidently
planned to open, was sent last night
via the Alton road under an arrange
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-22
HORSES AND HoRsEMEN.


Jessie Herr C2), 2:1s. is good starter
for Charley Herr, 2:07.
Betonica has at last paced into the
2:10 list and<now carries n record of
1904.
John A. McKerron, 2:0615. will be
trained agains next year after a brief
stud season.
John Nc, 2:1z74, may not be the fast
est of this years three-year-old trot-
ters, but he is surely the most consist
ent
Lady Nelson, 2:14114, pacing, by Jack
Pointer, dam Lady, is the first 2:15
performer out of a mare by Nelson,
200.
Little Prince Direct recently lowered
his record to 2:07. 1t was in a fifth
heat, and in the tenth he had paced in
four days. Talk about 'iron horsesr
Nj. Il. Sturgis, owner of Dan Patch,
1:591a, is much impressed with the
Minnesota pacing stallion Nervolo,
2:OIs4, by Colbert, 2:O71a, and recently
asked for price on him. The one
quoted was $4,000.
Alta Mcdonald has put two trotters-
Major Delmar. 2:0S, and Wilque, 2:09A
and two pacers-Albert, 2:073l, and
Kavalli, 2:0T24-into the 2:1O list. He
has lowered DarieTs record to 2:O5H
and given her and Connor a team rec
ord of 2:0S34.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-22
Many wild Rumors.

MANY wild rumorS were atfoat to-
day concerning the robbery, num-
ber of reports being circulated that
the men had been captured. All were
of course pure canards. The Daven-
port police have some reason to sus-
pect that the work was done by five
men who came down from Clinton
yesterday, and. two strangers giving
their names as Richard r. Ridley and
Luther B. Hayward were arrested to-
day on suspicion of being accom-
plices.
Many express the opinion that the
robbers would never attempt to get
away with anything of great value
across country in a farm wagon and
that if large amount of money was
secured it was either secreted not far
from the scene of the crime or else
taken by one or two of the members
of the gang and brought across the
river to an island or possibly back
into the city. The work is of course
that of professionals who undoubt-
edly have had to do with other bold
exploits of the same nature ia the
middle west this fall.
Crowds of the curious gathered this
morning at the scene of the robbery,
but there WAS little to see, the rail
road company having cleared the
wreck as soon as possible after the
commission of the crime.
Sears people believe a stranger who
stopped at one of the stores in the
village at s o'clock last evening was
one of the robbers.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-22
He Carries a Gun No More.

Metropolis, Ills, Nov. 22.-The city
marshal arrested Luther Maynor for
carrying n revolver. The boy showed
a card from bogus detective agency
in indianapolis. and asserted his right
to carry revolver. He was relieved
of the revolver and the card was
turned over TO the postal authorities.
He had paid Sc for the card, which
he supposed made him a full-fledged
detective
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-22

ment by which the two lines alter
nate in the carrying of the valuable
package. In some quarters it is claim
ed that the robbers got at least $780,
600. 1t is certain that they got moth
ing outside of what was in the two
safes. The purses and watches of
the men on the train who We're held
at the point of revolvers while the
job was being done We're not taken.
1t is impossible to secure an accu-
rate description of the gang, for they
took every precaution to prevent be-
ing seen. The lights were put out as
soon as possible and most of their
work was done in the dark. The man
who handled the explosives was tall
and thin, while one of the others was
short and thick set. All of them wore
face masks.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-22
orders a Pearl Necklace Forfeited.

New York, Nov. 22.-Judge Adams,
in the United States district court yes
terday, directed the jury to find for the
government in the case of Mrs. Ida
Harrison Dulles, from whom $4,000
pearl necklace was taken on her ar
rival from Europe some months ago.
Judge Adams said Mrs. Dulles had
failed TO comply with the requirements
of the customs service and declare the
pearls, and therefore they should be
forfeited.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-22
switchmen to Get Better PAY.

Detroit, Nov. 22.-General Superin-
tendent L'Hommedieu has announced
an increase i'll the pay of switchmen
on the Michigan Central railroad in the
big yards between Detroit and Chi:'
cago and at junction points in Michi-
gan, from Dee. 1. The new scale af-
fects about 800 men and means an in
crease TO the company's pay roll of
about $4,000 a month.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-22
sailors Demand Male Cooks.

Milwaukee,, Nov. off the Lake
Seamen's union prevails in n fight
about to be started no women will
hereafter be employed as cooks aboard
lake vessels. The coming fight grows
out of an alteration between the sea
mems union and the Hotel alliance
regarding control of cooking on the
lakes.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-22

All the news all the time-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-22
The Weather.

Fair tonight and Sunday;
cooler tonight.
j. M. SHERIER,
Observer.
Temperature--7 a. M. AZ; at
noon 4S.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-07-16
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{ Correspondence. :
. News happenings Of the County. 9
reported by . competent corps OF writers.
CALMAR.
(From our regular correspondent

From our regular correspondent
April 10, 1902.
Additional Calmar correspondence
on eighth page.
Miss Dena Olson returned from Ha-
warden, Iowa, the latter part of last
week for home visit.
Mr.. Lucas, Of Dubuque, spent Sun
day with Mr.. and Mrs. Kershaw.
The curbing for the new brick rail
road platform has been laid.
Mrs. A. Dostal returned from Du-
buque Saturday.
Mrs. J. S. Roome went to st. Peter,
Mimi, yesterday, to make a visit
with Mr. and Mrs Renkle and her
son Sydney.
Mrs. Emma Sandager visited with
Ridgeway relatives from Saturday
until Monday.
Mrs. E. Campbell was in Minneapo-
lis ON Friday and Saturday of last
week.
Miss Hattie Headington, of Free
port, spent Sunday with the Sanders
family.
The Misses Hauber drove to Ossian
last Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clement and Mr.. and
Mrs. Ellis and daughter had picnic
in DEBORAH Sunday.
Miss Mary GLADDEN. went to Mason
City Monday to visit with her sister,
Mrs. Nettleton.
TT is rumored that Frank Fergeson
found the largest pearl ever gotten in
the Mississippi, and sold it for 81, 7O5.
Carlson & Carlson got the contract
to lay cement walks in front of the
school house, at IA cents square foot.
Thomas Pierce returned Monday
from Fayette where he spent several
days.
The Sanders family had a picnic
Sunday.
Mrs Peter Meyer and daughter re-
turned from their visit at Marion and
Independence.
Rev. Geo. Platts delivered a fine
sermon on Education Sunday.
Mrs. Thos. Ryan went to her old
home in MINI. Monday, for visit.
Mrs. Jacobs was in Mason City a
few days last week.
VIM. Millward spent Sunday in
Minneapolis.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-07-16
Practically Starving.

"After using few bottles of Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure my wife received per-
feet aud permanent relief from severe
and chronic case of stomach trouble"
says j. R. Holly, real estate, insurance
and loan agent, of Macomb, Ill. BE
fore using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure she
could not eat an ordinary meal with.
out intense suffering. She is now en-
tirely cured. Several physicians and
many remedies had failed to give
relief" You don't have to diet. Eat
any good food you want, but don't
overload the stomach. Kodol Dyspep-
STA Cure will always digest it for you.
Engbretson Phar.
Wangler Bros.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-07-16

There is more Catarrh in this section
of the country than all other diseases
put together, and until the last few
years was supposed to be incurable.
For great many years doctors pro-
nouced it a local disease. and pre-
scribed local remedies, and by con
slant failing TO cure with local treat
ment, pronounced it incurable Sci
ence has proven catarrh to be a consti-
tutional disease, and, therefore,
requires constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by
+. j. Cheney q Co., Toledo, Ohio,
is the only constitutional treatment on
the market. 1t is taken internally in
doses from 10 drops to a teaspooful.
1t acts directly on the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system, they offer
one hundred dollars for any case it
fails TO cure. Send for circulars and
testimonials. Address, f. ]. Cheney q
Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-07-16
Legal Blanks.

The following legal blanks, lates
form, are kept in stock constantly a
this office. New forms printed a
rapidly as called for:
Attachment of Garnishee.
Information.
Notice of Garnishment.
Teachers Contract.
Appraisement.
Original Notice.
Official Bond.
J. p. Mittimus on Conviction.
Notes.
Receipts.
Lease.
Chattel Mortgage.
Real Estate Mortgage.
Bond for Deed.
Warrant.
J. P. Execution.
j. P. Subpoena.
j. p. Notice of Suit.
Confession of Judgment.
Assignment of Mortgage.
Warranty Deed.
Sheriff's Bill of Sale.
Chattel Mortgage Foreclosure.
Delivery Bond.
Bond of Indemnity.
Constable's Sale.
District Court Subpoena.
Notice to Quit.
Attorneys Fee Affidavit.
Application for Search Warrant.
Search Warrant.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-07-16

No man or woman in the state
will hesitate to speak we'll of Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
after once trying them. They always
produce pleasant movement of the
bowels, improve the appetite and
strengthen the digestion. For sale by
n. n. Quandahl & Co.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-07-16
CASTALIA.
From our special correspondent.)

coAy AZ, lOO~.
Saturday was great stock day here
The farmers are improving the oppor-
tunities of the weather.
Mayor Tatro was holding police
court this morning.
The town calaboose which has been
located ON the lot back of the opera
house is nearing completion.
Gibbs and Swenson our Hardware
firm have dissolved partnership, see
notice of same elsewhere in this paper.
The Ladies Aid of the U. B. Church
will meet with Mrs. Eugene Owen
this week Thursday.
Miss Jennie Smith returned to
Rockford, ILL.,, tonight to resume her
position with the American Insurance
Co.
Mrs. Morrison, Beecher and Gladys,
arrived last week from Ohio to visit
relatives and friends here.
Mrs. Sarah Waugh and daughters of
Monona are visiting friends here.
Kramer & Son have put in new
Cashiers's desk and added new total
adding cash register. This was made
necessary by their increasing business.
Some effective sidewalk advertising
was done for the play last night.
1t was we'll executed.
The new whistle on the feed mill
will tell us the working hours to the
dot
Work ON the interior of the saloon
building was suspended last week
but will probably be completed this
week.
A. w. Kramer had the iron fence in
front of his residence removed and
the street terraced, which makes a
decided improvement.
The receipts of the Ice Cream Social
last Friday night were over $40. co.
The people here are very generous in
patronizing socials.
Miss Winters of Waukon closed her
school in No. Friday and accom-
panied her sister nome.
The Misses Rogers of Clermont were
the guests of Miss Pearl Tatro over
Sunday.
Mrs. ]. N. Topliff of DEBORAH
visited Mrs. W. A. Harvey over
Sunday.
Miss Bessie Rathbun went to Leroy
this morning to visit her cousins.
There is chance to get a concert
graphaphone free at Kramer & Sons
store, call and get particulars.
Charles Swanson will move his tools
and stock of pump material into the
shop just completed by Geo. Keober-
ger. Charley is hustler and will be
kept busy at his trade.
The game of ball between the marri-
ed men and the single men drew out
quite crowd. The result was vic
tory for the boys.
A barrel of glass jars has been ship
ped here from the Iowa Children's Or
phan home at Des Moines, and all who
are charltably inclined are invited to
fill one or more of these for the bene-
fit of the Home.
A large and appreciative audience
gathered at the Opera house Saturday
night to hear the Postville Dramatic
Club present A Marriage Certificate.
Though amatures they did exceeding.
ly we'll and the audience was as much
pleased as were the company for the
kind treatment they received here.
A picnic party of young people are
enjoying the day at Scott's Ford. The
party is given in honor of Miss Jennie
Smith.
Mrs. Irwin Allen has been visiting
the past few days withIfriends near
Cresco.
The deposits in the Castalia Savings
Bank have increased over $4,000. 90 the
past month. The.high prices of all
farm products are beginning to make
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-07-16
Terrible Neglect

If mother through ignorance or
otherwise fails to give her child some
Mother S Worm Syrup, when the little
one by its coated tongue, by its lustre-
less eyes, by its puny form, pale skin,
listless movements, variable appetite,
ETC., shows that it has worms, is she
not guilty of terrible neglect? Mot
hers Worm Syrup only costs % cents
and never fails to destroy and expel
all intestinal worms.