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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-01-31
MEN ESCAPE
Desperate Murderers Break Jail
at Pittsburg.
WARDEN's WIFE RESPONSIBLE.
Furnished the 5ddle Brothers With
Saws and Revolvers With Which
They Overpower Guards and Gain
Their Liberty-Woman Is Missing.

Pittsburg, Jan. 31-Edward and
John Biddle, awaiting execution in the
county Jail for the murder of Grocer
Thomas D. Kehney of Mount Wash
ington, overpowered the guards at
a. m. and escaped. The warden's
wife is missing and is suspected of
furnishing the revolvers and saws to
the Biddles which enabled them to es-
cape.
Shortly before o'clock one of the
Biddles called to James McGeary, who
had charge of the outside gates. and
asked for some cramp medicine in a
hurry, saying his brother was danger
ously sick.
McGeary hastened to the cell with
the medicine, when John Biddle
sprang through the opening of the
CELL the bars of which had been cut,
and, seizing the guard around the
waist, hurled him over the railing to
the stone floor beneath, distance of
16 feet. Edward Biddle joined his
brother Immediately, and both, with
drawn revolvers, hurried to the first
floor, where they met Guard Reynolds
and shot him. There were but three
men on duty and the third was on
one of the upper ranges. He was Or
dered down at the point of the re-
volvers and the three guards were
put In the dungeon.
The keys were taken from Keeper
McGeary and the two desperate pris-
oners had clear field. The Biddles
went to the wardrobe, where the
guards keep their clothing, and each
put on new suit. They then unlocked
the outside gates and passed out into
Ross street. The escape was not dis
covered until the daylight guards came
on duty at 6 o'clock.
Warden Peter X. Soffel, in discuss.
ing the escape of the Biddles, said:
81 believe my wife furnished the
weapons to the Biddles and assisted
them to escape. This is an awful
thing, but am only telling the whole
truth. My wife was not in bed when
l was awakened this morning and
have not seen her since. She is gone
God only knows where. This is the
worst blow of all. l did not suspect
her and hence was OFF my guard. Blu,
she is gone and the suspicion of as
sisting in the delivery by furnishing
weapons rests upon her"
Mr.. Soffel has two girls, Is and IL
years Of age, and two boys, 10 and
years old. The friends of Mrs. Soffe'
believe that she could not have beer
in her right mind when she aided ir
the escape of the Biddles.
"There are several charges Of burg
larry against the men here" said CHIEF
of Police Corner. "They are also want
ed at Erie, Pa. and number of othel
places. The Biddle brothers are prob
ably the most daring burglars thai
are known in the profession today
A mans life is nothing to them ant
they will take long chances for small
sums"
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-01-31

In Turkey the partridge is detested
because once it betrayed the prophet to
his enemies, and it's legs are red be-
cause they were dipped in the blood of
Hassan. If man kills panther, he
is imprisoned for twenty-four hours
and then is handsomely rewarded. The
crane is respected, and it is crime to
kill it.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-01-31
kansans Held in Austrian ARMY.

Topeka, Jan. 31-Efforts are being
made to secure the release of two
Kansas citizens from service in the
Austrian army. Joseph and Michael
Danel left lola, Kan, some time ago
for visit to their native home in
Austria. There they were appre-
hended by the authorities and forcihy
placed in the, army. The men assert
they took out their first naturalization
papers before leaving Kansas. The
attorney general of the state will take
the matter before the state depart
ment.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-01-31
schatfer FINALLY Set Free.

Butte, Mon, Jan. S1.-After being
confined in the county jail for four
years and seven months. 40 months of
which he was under sentence of death,
Joseph Schaffer, who killed negro
named Hawkes. In this city, was set
free yesterday on the request of the
county attorney. All the witnesses in
the case are dead or gone. Twice was
Schaffer sentenced to be hanged.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-01-31
Shaw in Washinaton.

Washington. Jan. x-Governor
Leslie M. Shaw of Iowa, the new secre-
tary of the treasury, arrived here last
night with Mrs. Shaw and went at
once to the Arlington hotel. Mr.. Shaw
said that he expected to be sworn in
as secretary of the treasury Satur-
day morning, in accordance with the
understanding with Secretary Gage
before he went back to Iowa.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-01-31
House Committee Authorizes Chair.
man to Report Bill Favorably.


washington, Jan. 31.-The ways and
means committee, by unanimous vote,
instructed Chairman Payne to pre-
pare bill repealing all the war rev.
enue taxes except the tax on mixed
Aour. The action taken was in the
form of a resolution to the effect that
the bill should provide for the repeal
of the remaining war taxes, TO take
effect on July 1, 1902, except that the
repeal of the duty on tea should go
into effect Jan. l, 1908. The only di-
vision in committee was in amend
ments proposed by Democratic men,
bers. Representative Richardson
(Tenn.) proposed an amendment to
put trust-made articles on the free
list. This was defeated by party
vote, as was the amendment by Repre-
sentative Robertson Na.) to continue
the tax on bucket Shops"
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-01-31
Commander Norton Resions.

Topeka, Kan, Jan. 31.-Department
Commander Martin Norton of the Kan
sas G. A. r. has rendered his resigna-
ton to National Commander Ell Tor
rance. Vice Commander ]. B. Reming.
ton of Paola, will succeed to the office.
The charges, recently preferred
against Commander Norton will prob
ably be dropped and his resignation
accepted.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-01-31
Not to Blame.

She-Saturday Is our silver wedding.
Don't you think we ought to kill the
pig and have feast?
He-Kill the pig? don't see why
the poor animal Is to blame for what
happened twenty-five years ago."-Lon-
don Tit-Bits.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-01-31
CENSUS BUREAU BILL PASSES.
Department Will Become Permanent
il Senate Concurs With House.

If Senate concurs With House.
Washington, Jan. 31.-The house
yesterday passed the bill for the crea-
ton of a permanent census bureau.
The friends of the civil service law,
who were opposed to making the en-
ployes of the bureau eligible to trans
fer or retention, were overwhelmingly
defeated. By the terms of the bill the
permanent organization will succeed
the present temporary organization
July 1, 1902, and all employees on the
rolls upon the date of the passage of
the act will become eligible for trans
fer to other departments or reten-
tion in the permanent organization.
The bill also provides for a manufact-
uring census in 1905 and for the col
lection of certain special statistics an
nually. Early in the session a bill
was passed for the protection of the
lives of miners in the territories.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-01-31
BETTER PROSPECTS FOR PEACE.
General Outlook for Paciffcasion in tire
Philippines More Favorable.

- WVIS dvUIdUIee
Manila. Jan. 31.-The general out
look for pacifcation in the archipeI-
ago. everywhere outside of the island
of Samar. has never been more favor
able since the original outbreak Of
the Filipino insurrection than at the
present time. The insurgents have
been broken up into small bands and
are everywhere fleeing for shelter.
They surrender daily, are captured or
are killed. The policy of reconcentra-
ton and the stern measure Of closing
the ports to commerce have accom-
plished everything expected Of them.
General Chaffee still hopes that by the
end of February the island of Samar
alone will remain not pacifed.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-01-31
Firemen Select Mitchell.

Mitchell, S. D., Jan. 31.-The board
of control of the South Dakota Fire
mems association held meeting in
this city for the purpose of locating
the coming tournament of the firemen.
Mitchell was the unanimous choice of
the board and the dates selected were
June "a, 25 and 26.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-01-31
A Way tn XIII

Fashionable Doctor (out for a days
shooting) = Never saw such luck.
What's the matter with the birds? l
can't kill one Of them!
Host-Write 'em prescription, doc
tor!
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-01-31
Jim Howard Found Guilty.

Frankfort, Ky, Jan. 31.-At 1880
o'clock the jury in the case of Jim
Howard returned verdict of guilty
against the prisoner and fixed his pun.
ishment at life Imprisonment.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-01-31

1t is stated that when the husband
is younger than the wife the offspring
Is more apt to be girl than boy.
The Butte inter mountain., 1902-03-08

Kaiser went to Garrison Wednesday to
make the music for the big Woodmen's
ball that was given there that evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. j. Bielenberg. who
have been sojourning In the south for
more than month, are expected home
Monday.
The Schwarze Petre club held Its last
meeting for the season last Monday
evening at the residence OF Mrs. J. l..
Mahnken.
Guy Miller went up to Anaconda
Wednesday evening on short visit to
his father, Assessor George s. Miller.
The new pastor for the Methodist
church, Rev. q. G. Beery, Will arrive
here during the coming week and will
preach his initial sermon on Sunday,
the 10th.
Miss Maud Perry left for her home at
Washington Guleh last Monday after a
pleasant visit as the guest OF Miss Mel
lie Fox.
Paul Coleman and Joseph Fitzpatrick
returned Sunday night from short visit
with relatives and friends In Anaconda.
Walter Gimer came down from Warm
Springs last Sunday and spent part Of
the day visiting his family In this city.
The Butte inter mountain., 1902-03-08
Anaconda,
Especial to Inter Mountain.)

Especial to Inter Mountain)
N NACONDA March S.-Soclety
~ awakened from It's Lenten sleep
this week sufficiently to attend the
informal social given by Prof. Coloin at
the A. o. IL. hall last night. There was
dancing from 0 o'clock until ! a. m. The
elite OF the city were present and enjoyed
the evening immensely. 1t was an agree
able break In the monotony of social life
that has reigned for the past few weeks.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians intend
rendering an excellent program at the A.
O. ii. hall on the evening OF the nth.
Among others who will be present from
out of town Is Mrs Ignatius Donnelly of
Butte.
Arthur Smith, who has just recovered
from a severe illness. has departed for
Conway, Ark, to join his mother.
Charles Lane, president of the Butte
base ball club, was in the city last
Thursday.
Martin Martin went to Deer Lodge
last Tuesday.
b. B. Bliss left this afternoon for Boise
City. Idaho. where he has accepted po-
sition as bookkeeper In a large hard.
ware store.
John II. Toole departed last Tuesday
night for New York.
City Attorney c. M. Sawyer went to
Butte Wednesday.
Mrs. Kingley and daughter, Miss
Eloise. visited Butte last Wednesday.
Attorney H. w. Rodgers has returned
from trip to Philipsburg.
John Mcguire. the veteran theater man
of Butte. was in the city Wednesday.
Miss Iucy Apupa DapnelIu of Waqt Gu-
perior. Wis, is visiting at the home OF
her brother, Mr.. J. ID. Donnelly of this
city.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. C. King entertained
Mr.. and Mrs. @. n. Redpath and Dr. and
Mrs. Cameron very pleasantly at their
home last Saturday evening.
The Butte inter mountain., 1902-03-08
~ SOCIETY NEWS OF MONTANA. x


Tuesday to visit friends and relatives.
Miss Rena NJ. Wilson of Halfway was
the guest of Forsyth friends Thursday.
Mrs. Richard X. Stockton and son ar
rived from Chicago Tuesday night. her
husband being a recent resident OF this
city.
Miss Inez Moore of Howard visited
Forsyth friends Friday.
Elmer Holt of the American hotel re-
turned Monday noon from a months
Nisit with friends at Lincoln, Nebraska.
where he attended the state university
for some time.
w. Il. Clark returned Sunday from a
few days visit with friends at Bis
marck. N. ID.
Harry Thompson was In Miles City
Saturday the guest OF friends.
\. Strane. one of the Northern Pacific
liremen between here and Billings. re-
turned Monday from trip to Bismarck
and other Dakota points.
The Butte inter mountain., 1902-03-08

ing the past two weeks. returned home
Tuesday morning.
Jacob Hoymen departed So surday for
New York. from which point he Will sail
today for Norway. Mr. Hoymen espects
to return about June |.
Frank Shafer, formerly II resident or
this place, has been In town during the
nast few days greeting old friends.
County Commissioner James Mccon-
nell and wife, who have been spending
several months in the sunshine OF can
fornIa. returned home Monday.
Margaret Anderson spent Sunday at
Hunters Hot Springs.
James vestai departed Sunday night
for Custer.
Rev. Walker went to East Helena
| Tuesday to spend few days with his
mother.
prof. II. NJ. Davis spent Sunday in Red
| Lodge.
| James Anderson, who has been absen.
on visit TO his old home In Canada,
| returned home today.
u. j. Bardwell. formerly railroad agent
here. was In town Thursday.
Thomas Flanagan of Absarokce was
| In town the fore part OF the week.
| Walter Atkin, who Is now eanvasslng
for the Rocky Mountain Magazine, spent
| several days In town this week.
Friday night, April 4. Is the date named
by the committee for the charity ball.
Armory hall has been secured for the
| occasion, and excellent music viii be In
| attendance.
| Saturday afternoon the members OF
| the @. u. N. club met with Misses ilar-
| rlson and Walker. AT the close of tho
session refreshments were served. Thosa
present were: Misses Anderson, Allen.
| Cook, Whitfield, Merrilees, Smoot, Har-
rlson, Walker, Taylor, Allan and Shankss
The Butte inter mountain., 1902-03-08
Why One Book Agent Quit.
lWashlnpfnn Post.

w dhHlHBlo1 fo3lsI
Several senator's were discussing In the
cloak room recently their experiences in
getting rid OF Objectionable visitors. Tha
talk recalled an episode In the life OF the
late Justice Field Of the supreme court.
whose temper was OF the most lrascible
kind. lie had given instructions to his
servant on certain morning that he waa
not TO be disturbed. Presently there
came a ring at the door bell and IN
aggressive book agent appeared.
II want to see Justice Field" he said.
"You cannot see him." was the reply.
II must see him."
"Impossible."
The conversation grew more emphatic.
until finally the persistent book agents
demands echoed through the house. At
that moment Justice Field, who ha1
been attracted by the alteration, ap-
peared at the head of the stairs. -
"William," he said In q fiercely angry
tone. "show the brazen. Internal scoun-
drel UP to me; II you cannot handle him.
/ WILL"
The book agent made no further effort
to break into the Justices presence.
The Butte inter mountain., 1902-03-08

civil engineer of the city of Manila,
urging him to go to the Philippines,
where, he states, opportunities for MAX
ing money are plentiful.
Among the Ruby valley visitors to the
Elks' blowout Monday evening were:
Winthrop Raymond. II. d. Rossiter,
Lilburn c. Edwards, J. Henry Pankey,
Hilhouse Raymond, Henry p. Bennett,
DR.. Mason, Bert G. Page and Phillip
Conrey.
Mrs. Annie f. Wheat Of Twin Bridges,
who has been visiting her mother, Mrs.
Magaret Steffens, has returned home.
Miss Alice Bradley, who has been visit
ing for several weeks with the family
of her brother, Fred d. Malone, has re-
turned to her home at Helena.
City Marshal Joseph w. and Mrs.
Conley of Pony, who have been visiting
relatives in this city, returned home
Monday.
p. II. Calm returned this week from a
trip to Helena.
Miss Janet l.. Davis has returned from
Ennis, where she has been visiting her
sister, Mrs. w. ]. Ennis.
State Senator and Mrs. w. "A. Clark
left Tuesday on pleasure trip to Boze-
man. 54
The city council at It's meeting Tues
day evening purchased piano for the
Auditorium to replace the wornout in
strument that has furnished music for
the past several years.
Noble C. Banks, mining engineer of
the New York & Montana Mining & Mill
The Butte inter mountain., 1902-03-08

voices taking in the best singers OF this
musical city to help make interesting
the exercises which will be held March
i12 when officials of the Christian En-
deavor societies will be here.
Thursday night Prof Reimstad, VINO
gave a concert at the Swedish Congre-
gational church, sang most delightful
program to an appreciative audience.
Several songs were given In Swedish and
Norwegian.
II is said "Tne Octoroon" will be given
again and those who missed this produc-
tion by the university students VIII be
eager to take advantage of the oppor'
tunity to attend.
Mrs Mary Lasley has returned from the
coast where she has made an extended
visit
Rev. w. NJ. Jordan of Helena arrived
here Monday and Tuesday went to Corr
wallis with Rev. II. Il. Rossell. -.
Mrs. Joseph Solomon is expected to re.
turn in about week. from three
months visit to San Francisco.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Biasdell re-
turned Sunday from Walla WaIla where
they have been for a MONTH
Rev. c. H. Linley Is expected home
from his worlds tour early in May.
Mrs. J. e. Bowling Of st. Regis is In
Missoula.
Several weddings are on the tapis to
occur in May and June.
DR.. Charles w. Lombard and Thomas
The Butte inter mountain., 1902-03-08
Virginia City.
Especial to Inter Mountain.)

Especial to Inter Mountain)
CITY, March S.-oro y
" Plata lodge No. 800, b. p. Q. Elks,
gathered in a herd of 20 novitiates
at their meeting Monday evening After
the initiatory ceremonies, the old and
new Elks sat down to an elaborate
spread, and did not go home until 4:3O
Tuesday morning.
Jesse II. Hall returned Tuesday after
q three-months' visit In Philadelphia
and other Eastern cities. He was ac-
companied home by his brother, Amos
G. Hall, who will remain here until next
fall.
James W. Saunders. the wit of the
Madison valley. spent several days this
week metropolizing in the society city.
Rev. p. NJ Adams of Grace Methodist
church has been instrumental In the or
ganization of local branch Of the Ep-
worth league with a membership of 80.
DIR. G. f. Tidyman of Salt Lake city,
Utah. will arrive in the city next week
to remain.
Wallace w. Green and Yes Wiles. two
of Madison valleys prosperous stock
men. were Virginia City visitors this
week.
Colonel Sam Word Of Helena. one or
the pioneer lawyers of Montana. is
spending a few days visiting with his
old vrpinia City friends.
Lieut.. T.. j. Gaiman Is In receipt OF
letter from Captain Charles w. Mead,
The Butte inter mountain., 1902-03-08
Deer Lodge.
Especial to Inter Mountafn.)

Especial to Inter Mountafn.)
N EER LODGE, March 8.--s. j.. Lara
bic and son Don left Tuesday
evening for Portland and other
towns to be gone for period of 10 days
or more.
Conrad Kohrs left last Sunday for
Butte, from which place he went, on
Monday, to Chicago to spend several
weeks on business matters.
Mrs. A. II. Mitchell OF Warm Springs
came down Wednesday between trains
and visited friends.
A party composed of Frank Cline, DIR.
p. II. Dodds, Don Larabie. C. c. Parker,
f. w. Gullete, W. b. Rhoades and Joseph
G. Smith went to Butte last Saturday to
witness the production of Princess
Chic" They returned Sunday after a
most enjoyable trip.
Oscar Bielenberg, who has been in
Helena for some time, arrived in Deer
Lodge Tuesday and has since been the
guest Of relatives and friends.
The Womans club met on Tuesday
evening at the home of Mrs. J. M. Simp-
son. There was a good attendance and
a most interesting program was carried
out
J. Ic Marcum came over from Cascade
Tuesday on a visit to his family. Be-
fore his return he will go to Butte where
he has been summoned as juryman in
the United States court.
B. r. Read, r. Lee Kelley and George
The Butte inter mountain., 1902-03-08
Forsyth.

Especial to Inter Mountain.J
r ORSYTH, March 8.-A meeting of
the Parents club was held at the
high school building this after-
noon, there being many visitors present.
The papers read by Mrs. II. Il. Ham,
mond and Prof. Reed were quite inter-
esting, besides the reading by Mrs. Dam
ner.
Rt. Rev. L. r. Brewer Of Helena
bishop for the diocese Of Montana, was
in the city Tuesday and Wednesday.
Tuesday evening number We're con-
frmed into the Episcopal church and
services We're also held Wednesday
morning. Rev. John Evans of Miles
City was also present.
Herbert d. Huff of this city and Miss
Jessie M. Stothard of Mondovi, Wiscon-
sin, We're married at the latter place
Wednesday afternoon
-. T.. Gould was In Billings the first Of
the week and his wife, who has been the
guest of Billings friends, accompanied
him on his return home. Mrs. Gould
was the guest of honor at a Kensington
given by a number of her Billings friends
Thursday. 34
"A light snow fell Saturday, which was
of much benefit to the range. The
weather turned warmer, soon melting 1T.
"A number of young people We're enter
tained at the home of County Commits
sioner Hammond by his daughter, Miss
Mayme. last Saturday evening. A pleas
ant time is reported.
Miss Rosalia Duff, the popular deputy
clerk, was guest of Miles City friends
Sunday.
Mrs. r. A, Mapes went to Miles City
The Butte inter mountain., 1902-03-08
MHSoula.
Especial to Inter Mountain.)

n AISSOULA, March S.-That forty
N days of inactivity, socially, Is
AvA sufficient to give plenty of time
20 ''catch up spiritually. Is generally con-
ceded. 1t also gives many opportunities
for freshening up gowns along with COM
plexions and the bits of lovely needle
work which will be displayed after the
long quiet will give evidence that satan
stood afar off and disconsolately viewed
the busy fingers.
The Condre Parle club has been evolved
by the rest and quiet of this season. II
is literally what its name implies-the
fingers fly. but no matter how swift they
be they cannot outrun the merry chatter.
Twenty-Five is to be the limit of MEM
bership and the refreshments offered
must not comprise more than two arti-
ces. This is a pleasant circumstance
in connection with the entertainment OF
the. club and completely eradicates the
feeling of responsibility which comes with
the serving of an elaborate lunch.
Wednesday the club met with Mrs. f. w.
Cronkite and present were: Mrs. Dur
fee. Mrs. Thompson. Mrs. ID. r. Feigh-
ner, Mrs. Lambert Molinelli. Mrs. Leech,
Mrs. Charles Dorman. Mrs Fred Stod-
dard, Mrs. Elliott, Mrs Herman Kohn
and Mrs. II. O. Collins
Tuesday night the members of the
Forget Me-Not" club called upon Mrs.
Harold Davis, who. as Maude Hutchin-
son, had been prominent Forget Me-
Not"
Thursday Mrs. Hale entertained the
Ladies' Aid society connected with the
Presbyterian church in the church par
lors.
The regular monthly business and 80
cial meeting OF the Christian Endeavor
of the Presbyterian church was held
Thursday night.
There will be chorus Of about fifty
The Butte inter mountain., 1902-03-08

Roger Brookman, formerly OF Ana
conda but now manager OF the traffic de-
partment of Hennessy's in Butte, was in
the city on business last Saturday.
r. A. Bigelow and wife, formerly Of
Butte but lately of this city, left Tues
day for Pony, Mont, where Mr.. Bigelow
VIII go into the paint business.
Rev. Gwynn, the new pastor of tho
Presbyterian church. arrived In the city
from Dillon last Saturday and occupied
the pulpit at that church last Sunday.
The Butte inter mountain., 1902-03-08
B,S Timber.
Especial to Inter Mountain.J

Especial to Inter Mountain.)
n IG TIMBER, March 8.-W. 8.
n Dudley was visitor from Absaro-
- kee the fore part Of the week.
J. Ingles and wife were down from Me-
Leod Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Guthrie OF Grey
Cliff were visitors in town this week.
J. T.. Mccormick of the Hunters Hot
Springs hotel spent Sunday In town.
Mrs. Paul Vancleve and daughters.
Alice and Phyllis, departed for New
York last evening. They expect to be abb
sent several weeks.
and Thursday.
William Cochran, who was taken to
the hospital at Livingston last Thurs
day, Is improving rapidly and will soon
be able to return home.
A. r. Murray has returned.
J. A. Hall, who has been absent DUR