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Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1902-03-19
MURDER clSzARED UP.
Body Found In Cellar Some Time Ago
Identified W Father.

Body Found In Cellar Some Time Ago
Identified " Father.
Greenville. Texa3 March Ire
ports from whit9wright are to the
effect that the myAtery surrounding
the killing of the granger who was
found dead in ceISar near that town
during the snow storm several weeks
ago, has been cleared up. 1t was not
definitely proven until the first of last
week who the murdered man was.
but w. IL Chaddick OF Piano visited
Whitewlight, and Identified photo
graph found on the dead man as the
picture of his son, w. r. Chaddick.
The description given by the White
wright officers of the man found dead
tailed exactly with that by the father,
SO no doubt was left as to the iden-
tity of the unfortunate man.
Up to this time there appeared not
the slightest clue as to who did the
killing or what the motive could have
been, but it is reported here that a
man has meen arrested at White
wright on charge of killing Chad
dick, and has confessed that he did
it. His statemens( ..the affair is.
that he caught the man attempting to
steal ride on train. He got hold
Of Chaddick and pulled him off, when
the latter showed f3t. With the in
tention Of frightening the man and
with no thought Of hitting him, he
fired his gun, and the stranger fell
back a corpse. M
Frightened out of his wits he hid
the body in cellar on the farm of
Mr.. ]. l.. German. 1t was discovered
a day or two later, the find causing a
big sensation at Whitewright.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1902-03-19
Committed Suicide.

Taylor, Texas, March 15.--J. NJ. An
derson, until recently a merchant OF
Taylor committed suicide this morn
ing by hanging himself to a rafter In
old hull house on the farm of J. L. Pat
terson, near Rice's Crossing. nine
miles from Taylor. He was on q camp
ing trip, together with DR.. Fife, and
left Taylor yesterday afternoon. camp
ing for the first night on the Patterson
place. AT daybreak this morning he
left camp evidently with the intention
of getting wood for fire. A negro
fround him several hours afterwards
dead. He hal made several statements
previous to his rash act that he In
tended to take his life, caused presum,
ably by his bad health. He leaves q
wife and four children.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1902-03-19
r. v. G. Election.

Fort Worth, Texas, March 1.-THE
position of colonel of the Fourth in
fantry, Texas Volunteer Guard. having
been made vacant by the promotion Of
Colonel ]. A. Styron, brigadier gen
eral, an election will soon be held to
fill the position and others occasioned
by the changes. Cecil Lyon Of Sher-
man is spoken of for colonel, G. M.
Nimon of Denison for lieutenant colo
mel. and G. o. Elliott of Fort Worth
for major. The election will probably
be held in Dallas during the National
Confederate reunion.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1902-03-19
Acetvlene eaa ExpIosion.

Corpus Christi. Texas, March is
AS the result Of an ecetylene gas ex-
plosion last night, John and William
Bicycle narrowly escaped losing their
eyesight. They had gone into the gas
house, when in some way the auxiliary
became ignited and there was a loud
report, which knocked them down.
Their faces were badly blistered and
blackened and their hands burned. but
no serious injury resulted.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1902-03-19
Beers Broke Through.

Heilbron. Orange River Colony,
Tuesday, March 11.-Commandant
Mentz. with the Heilbron commando
of Beers, broke through the Hoilbron-
Wolveboek blockhouse lines at Gotten
burg last night. The Beers had been
pursued for several days. So far as
known only one Boer was killed, The
British columns during the course of
the pursuit of Commandant Mentz
picked up scattered parties Of Beers
aggregating fifty men.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1902-03-19
AltaeIdt Funeral SERVICE.

Chicago, March 15.-Funeral serv-
ices over the body of the late John P.
Altgeldt, fopmer governor of Illinois,
were held at the Altgeldt home in
Sheridan Park today. Judges Of the
Cook county bench. of which the de-
ceased was once a member, attended
in body, all courts having been adj
journed. A procession of civic and
social organizations on Sunday will
follow the body to the Graceiand
cemetery.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1902-03-19
eonzaIea COTTON Mills.

Gonzalas, Texas, March 15.--The
Gonzales cotton mill is turning out a
fine grade Of cloth and everything Is
working smoothly. Sixty looms are
at work and the whole number (15o)
will soon be running. The mill has its
own electric light plant and was
turned on last night. The manager
and directors are we'll pleased with the
work in all its branches and Will add
more operatives soon.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1902-03-19
Looks omInoua.

London. March 17,--With reference
to the Russo-Japanese war rumors,
the St. Petersburg correspondent of
the Times says he is able TO vouch
that the Siberian railway is declin-
Ing consignments from merchants h.
cause the resources of the line are
fully occupied in forwarding troops
and war material to Vladivostock.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1902-03-19
size for All ArmxEPost.

Manila. March II. General Chaffee
has signed an executory contract for
the purchase Of a ste for an army
post at point seven niles up the
Pasig river. The site il a mile and
quarter wide by twa miles and a half
long. It is bounded On one side by the
Pasig river and on the other by the
Laguna de Bay. 1t Is onlhigh ground
and overlooks Manila. Building on
this, siteswilI commence as soon as the
purchase has been approved by con
gress.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1902-03-19
scHeEY TO VISIT TEXAS.
VIII Come to This State in the Fall
to Visit Friends

to Visit Friends
Canton, Miss. March 15-In ae-
knowledging the receipt of joint reso-
luton passed by the Mississippi legis-
lature inviting him to visit the State,
Admiral Schley has addressed the fol-
lowing letter to Hon. w. s. McAlHster;
Il hope to be able to visit in the fall
several cities in Texas and If possible
to come to Jackson, Miss. on my re-
turn | shall be glad to stop over a day
or so with my friends in your State.
l need not assure you how much APP
preciate the action of the legislature
in extending this very kind invitation
to me, nor to say how much pleasure
shall experience in meeting and
greeting the people at your capital 1
promise myself this pleasure IN maxi
ing an itinerary for the fall months,
although l am not able to decide def.
nitely the date"
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1902-03-19
ReoeIved Stolen Property.

San Antonio. Texas. March lb.---
Marco Bargna, an Italian merchant Of
wealth, doing business in San Antonio
for years. was tried today on charge
Of receiving stolen property from the
gang OF burglars who have for years
been operating in Southwest Texas
and after ten minutes deliberatlon
tho jury gave him ten years in the Deu-
ltentiary.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1902-03-19
.GASSER BLOW-OU
THREW ROCKS THOUSAND FEET
IN THE AIR.
WELL is UTTERLY RUINED.
Most Spectacular of All the Freaks
Which Have Been Devei-
oped on Spindle Top.

Beaumont, Texas, March 15.-Spin-
die Top outdid any previous effort in
spectacular way today when the
Forward Reduction company's we'll on
the Keith-Ward tract came in as a
gusher, demolished the derrick, ruined
the we'll and made an excavation
about ten feet in diameter and twelve
feet deep under the floor Of the
feet deep under the floor of the
derrick.
The Beaumont oil field has wit
messed many gassers, but they were
small in comparison with the perform
ance of today The well had reached
a. depth of 800 feet when the tremen-
dous upheaval of gas, and rocks came,
drilling pipe for the purpose Of sharp
ening the drill. Abount 10 o'clock,
with hardly warning rumble the
blowout came. The drillers, by a
hasty retreat, escaped injury, but the
derrick man had to come down from
his high perch much after the manner
of a flying squirrel.
The force from beneath was SO
powerful and SO sudden that no one
observed what became of that portion
of the drill pipe which still remained
in the well, but it probably fell to the
bottom. In moment rocks were
shooting against the top of the derrick
with great force.
A shower of mud fell around the
well, and the roar of the gas was al
most deafening. The top of the hole,
not being protected by casing, began
caving in, only to be shot out through
the top of the derrick. The fusillade
of rocks against the top of the derrick
soon shattered it and the top portion
fell away. Rocks shot upward to the
height of 1000 feet, and one in falling
shattered the plank covering Of a
boiledNpear by The derrick was to-
tally wrecked, falling to the ground
with crash, but the Stream of rocks,
mud and gas continued to flow until
tIs.eregnocR. 'tnrssen, after tw5S hours Of
the most violent spouting ever wit
messed on Spindle Top, the big gasser
quieted down -cholSed itself to death
and died with a groan that made the
ground tremble. In fact, a number of
oil field employees declared that when
the we'll choked itself off they could
feel the earth heaye slightly beneath
their feet
AS soon as it was thought safe to
do so, several Of the crowd that had
gathered went up to. examine the well.
All around it except for small space
on the south side, the mud lay from
one to four feet deep. An investiga-
ton showed a great hole under the
faSr of the derrick, or where the floor
had been, and the rotary or drilling
machine lay at the bottom of the hole,
and the gasser had worked destruction
more complete than that of tornado
For an hour or more after the well
choked itself off gas dubbed from
pools of water around the hole Field
Manager Lobaugh admitted that the
we'll was completely ruined, and al
who saw the phenomenal gasser pro
nounced 1t by far the greatest even
seen in the field
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Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1902-03-19
RIfIe for the Exposition.

Denison, Texas, March 15.--John
Dimmock OF this city will contribute
to the Worlds Fair at ST. Louis, rifle
which was the property of Lewis when
he CROSSED the Rocky Mountains with
Clark to the Pacific ocean, the first
white man to cross the continent. in
10000.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1902-03-19
Major wooodson Dead.

Kansas City. Mo-, March 17.-Major
Blake L. Woodson, member of the
Legislature OF Virginia from 1868 to
1871. prominent as a soldier in the
Confederate army, and one of the
foremost members of the Kansas City
bar. died today OF apoplexy, aged &C
yeara.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1902-03-19
Reaoan,s Condition

Palestine. Texas, March Is. --Judge
Reagans condition at this cine con-
tinues favorable He rested we'll last
night and today and while there is
no radical change for the better he
is doing very well.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1902-03-19
FEARED VILLAINS.
WEALTHY PITTs5uRe CITIZEN
RECEIVED THREATS.
$4,000 WAS DEMANDED
Writer Said He Would XIII or Abduct
the Citizens Three Children
II He Did Not Produce.

Pittsburg. March 1.-THE Dispatch
today publishes the following: Re
pented threats to abduct his three
children unless ransom of $4,000
left in certain spot and a warning
that murder would follow the placing
of detectives on the case have caused
Alexander r. Peacock, former first
vice-president and general sales agent
of the Carnegie company, and one of
the richest men in Pittsburg, to re-
move his little family temporarily
from his Lexington avenue home to
the Holland house, New York,
The case was put in the hands Of
detectives and it is said the arrest of
the guilty party is now practically GER
tain.
About two months ago during the
absence from home of Mr. Patrich a
letter was received at the Lexington
avenue house through the mail, adj
dressed to him. Mrs. Patrick opened
the letter, which was warning that
the three bright little children of the
family, aged respectively IA, 10 and
years, would be kidnapped unless
Mr.. Peacock deposited at a certain ap-
pointed spot on North Highland
evenue $4,000 In money. The letter
was unsigned. Not many days later
a second letter was received by Mr.
Peacock, stating that the sender was
aware of the fact that detectives had
been put on the case and that If the
money was not deposited in the des-
ignated place the writer would not
steal the children, but would murder
them. The second letter produced
CONSERVATION in the family. Mrs. Pea
cock became i'll and Mr.. Peacock re-
moved her, together with the children,
to New York city.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1902-03-19
Revised the Tariff sheets.

Portland, Ore. March 17.--After a
meeting lasting more than three
weeks and half the tianscontinental
freight bureau adjourned sine die yes
terday A complete revision Of the
tariff sheets has been effected.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1902-03-19

Confession OF Burglar
4 San Antonio, rexM March IA
Mexican now ia., u ka| gen.
Tertiary sentence glary, has
made confession Nesif Tobin
that throws light on the numerous
burglaries that have been committed
in this city during the past -four years;
He tells Of the robbery of nine mer-
camille houses in San Antonio, the
goods stolen aggregating thousands Of
dollars, and in some cases being SO
bulky that wagons were used to haul
them off The stolen property was
sold mostly in San Antonio and there
has already been one conviction OF
a merchant who figured as the fence
in the operation Of the thieves. There
we're five men in the gang and all OF
them are now in jail in San Antonio
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1902-03-19
AeeIdentaIIx shot.

Marshal, Texas, March 15.-Asa Lee,
oolored porter at the Elgin hotel. was
accidentally shot through the abdo-
mon at o'clock tonight with pistol,
The wound 10 Arohably fatal.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1902-03-19

capetown. March l7.-Mr, Rhodes
took aome nourishment last night, but
was decidedly weaker this morning.
At 4 o'clock YESTERDAY afternoon HIS
condition was unchanged
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1902-03-19
MR.. PEAcocK WILL NOT Walk

1nIt' 7 I11 zINO " TT ~
New York, March 16.---Mr. Peacock
liz stopping at the Holland house, but
refused to see newspaper men,
Chief Of Detective Titus said to-
night that he knew nothing Of the
story and that his men were not work
ing on the case.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-12-23

Almost concurrently and a. substan-
tial Christmas gin TO the residents Of Po-
catello Uncle Sam and the Pacific Ex-
pres company with inangurate free de-
livery service. Free mail delivery has
been authorized and expected for some
tnonths. The carriers are appointed and
mail boxes are here, but some article OF
furniture necessary for the free delivery
service are not yet arrived. They should
Be here in time to inauguyate the service
next week.
The phenomenal g,owth Of this popu-
lation and the attendant increase In the
express carrying business furnish the
reasons for the Pacific Express CONF
pany's free delivery. Agent George 3.
Smith has been pleading for It for . year.
The management gave him figure
which they said the business Of
the Off e should reach before free de-
livery would be justified. This figure
has been reached and excellcd and the
free delivery o. express will begin in Po-
catello on Saturday morning. Deem.
Der 40
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-12-23

Of the origin and growth Of The city
library. which will be presented 1t the
meeting Of the South Idaho Federation Of
Women's clubs. IN bsief the report
shows that in September. reno, the
Tsceminicum club started free library
club with books valued 1t @ioo This
library was presented to the city, which
furnished room and employed librar.
ian. This library has been added tn BY
donations and purchases. funds for which
haye been obtained By various entertain.
ments. until at present the library has
1857 bound books. including 1. fine refer
ence library. There are nov ,oa regular
patrons. the exchange Of books now
averaging more than 100 day. During
the year 1900 more than 1900 books
have been taken.rom the library.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-12-23

J. R. Greer Of Pierce, representative
elect from Shoshone county, wss 10 the
city today. Mr.. Greer is = pronounced
supporter Of w. b, Hepburn for the
senate and is under pledge too to support
county division. When questioned today
concerning the Oro6no idea Of couuty
division, Mr.. Greer said: "Orofioo wants
simply enough properly included to iu-
sure the Fl 900 900 valuation required BY
the constitution. We nearly had enough
before. We do mot need much more, but
II Nezperce wants to come in. we do not
object. As to the county seat, let the
people settle that after the county is
created" Mr.. Greer states that petitions
are being circulated BY the Orofino PEG
pie. but he denied all knowledge as to
what boundaries their petitions recited
Mr.. Greer will leave for Boise about the
first Of January.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-12-23
rhe,s WIN b ! prss.st.

Prank A. Boo1er Of Mohler, was in the
city today on business. Mr.. Boozer saya
there will Be vigorous protest from the
people Of his section Of the county over
any form Of county division. He claims
that the Legislators elected were chosen
under direct pledge that they would fight
any aud all forms Of county division. He
Il sure that . vigorous petition protesting
agaiust division will be circulated ON the
reservation and predicts that It will be
signed largely by the residents of that
section Who are decidedly opposed to any
county division.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-12-23
Paragrapbieally Cold

Fred Cox of Whitman college. is a
home for the holidays.
Geo. f. Erb is down from Greer to
spend holidays with his family.
Ralston vollmer is down from Genesee
70 remain during the holidays.
The weather report Indicates rain aud
SNOW during the next a. hours.
I. N. Smith is in Moscow attending
the district court now in session there.
There Is . baby girl at the home OF
James Scully. She arrived Sunday night.
I. ]. Galbraith returned yesterday from
. trip to the mining country on the North
fork above Ahsaka.
Willie Dubuc and Willie Mcfarland,
students at Donzac college, will arrive
today to visit home.
Mrs. ]. 7. Bainbridge is expected down
from Nezpeece today to spend the holi-
days with friends here.
Senator Henry Heitfeld arrived Sun.
day from Washington and will not re
turn till after New Years
Arthur Lake reached honie Sunday
from Portland. where he is attending
school AT ilPs academy.
Capt. J. G. Wright of culdesac was in
the city yesterday and left today for
Wallace on business tip.
Fred White one of Idaho countys
Legislators is in the city. accompanied by
his wife. They are on their way to Boise.
Local sport smen have had run of luck
In the past few days As result veni-
son u found on the table in several
homeA
CLIFFORD i to have shooting mate b
Chsiatnas day. Harry Thoppson win
tondnct the slfair and has turkeys in
iahrndsuee for wiuners.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-12-23

Charles Holm was released from the
pest house Monday and now has another
chapter to add to his hard iuck story.
Holm arrived here . little more than .
week ago ia search Of Joe Martin who
jumped his bond recently and left the
Nezperce country for psrts pnknown.
Holm 10 one Of the bondsmeu responsible
in the sum Of $500 for the appearance Of
Martin at Moscow 1t the next federal
court. After Martins confederate,
vickery, WAS convicted in the October
term. Martin conceived the idea Of jump
ing his bond At the fret convenient OPP
portunity. That opportunity came
when Holm contracted the small
pox and was quaransined At Nezperce
Martin deliberately planned his fight.
and reckoning on the guarantee went to
Holm's house, and calling to him through
the window, told him II was .'all Off,"
He left Nezperce the next day and Holm,
having his fears con6sned, broke from
the quarantine and pursued Martin. The
officials At Nezperce however, notified the
officials At Lewiston, and Holm. on his
arrival here. was arrested asd thrown In.
the pest house and lost another week and
probably also. all trace Of Martin, his
fugitive friend.
Martin and vickery were arrested early
last summer By the deputy marshal o.
- - n
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-12-23

G. H. Farrell and wife are in the city
, enroute to Boise. Mr.. Farrell 10 repre-.
sentative elect afrtm Nez Perez coanty
)And expeetsto remain With bis family in
Boise Till after the session.
Pierce City has new hotel. 1t is pre-
sided over b. on. Of the most hospitable
men in Idahe, Col. John Lane. Col.
Lane has added q number Of new rooms
and new furniture to his hosiery.
Mrs. VIM. Maher Of Mohler came down
last week and will spend Christmas with
friends in the city. She will return home
Saturday with her daughter Miss Vivian,
who has been attending school here.
The old union depot ON north side OF
the river in Spokane was destroyed by
ERE Monday night. The o. R. & N 10
the only road affected. The other lines
have their entrance 10 the city ON the
south side.
There was family gathering atthe
home Of Bert Wishard lest eanday. Mrs.
Wishard. the mother. viii coon depart
for Lewiston 20 care for her aged parents.
and Sundays gathering wss In the ma.
tare Of farewell 10 her. There was .
good dinner. which was enjoyed by all
present.-Peck Press.
H. e. Hsppner. we'll known Idah o
county mining man, was in the city yes
terday enroute to his home in Portland
for the holidays. Mr.. Heppner is part
owner IN the Cone placer mining pro-
perties located on the south fork Of Clear
water and he has been experimenting
development work there this season.
William Hines aud Mrs. Anna Sperry.
who were married by Rev. J. d. Nc
Conkey last Thnr sday. have gone to
their home nesr Peck. after . few days
sight seeing in the city. Mr.. Hines hes
. fine ranch In that section. The bride
proved up short time ego on 100 acres
below the Peck ferry. The Hines will
till both farms..
Mrs. G. W. Shaw. president Il the
Tsceminicum club, has prepared . report
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-12-23

The north fork Of the Clearwater is Z
dangerous strem and every year claims .
number Of victims. The last 70 find death
in ito waters was . farmer named John
Stauffer. Sunday-he was fording the
stream when his horse became excited,
and plunged into deep water, throwing
Mr.. Stasffer from the saddle. He sank
out Of sight at once. An effort was made
by parties on the shore to 60 to his res
cue. A boat pnt out and for several
hours . search continued. but the body
could not be found. Stauffer was q
farmer and for . number Of yeArs has re-
sided near Tekean.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-12-23

o. A. Anderson has sold his interest in
Anderson Mercantile Co. to William
Havernick. The new firm will be known
q Holmberg & Havernick. For long
time Mr.. Havevnick was with the NJ. A
Means company. The firm will put in q
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-07-17
LONGS SIDING.

Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Swain gave
a family dinner last Sunday.
Mr.. and Miss Wetter spent a
part of last week in Minneapolis.
Mrs. Irve Reem and sister Eva
were Princeton visitors last Thurs
day.
Reem & Hayes will give another
of their jolly dances next Saturday
evening.
Mr.. Fletcher is back among his
old friends again. He is getting
along nicely.
Miss Eliza Reem spent Sunday
at home and returned to Princeton
in the evening. r..
Mrs. Amos Freel has been quite
i'll the past week. At this writing
she is little better.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Sausser and
little daughter, and Mr.. McCord
and Hiram and Charlie Bulls Wis
tied at Stockton Reem's last Sun
day.
MOSOUITO.