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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-01-08
KANSANS TO HANG.
Twice Sentenced. for the Murder of
j. !. Poole.

Guthrie, o. T.-For the second time
James Brummitt and George Barclay
have been sentenced to be hanged for
the murder of j. /. Poole, cattleman,
in the Usage Indian reservation, July
16, 1900. The execution is set for Feb
ruary ~, 1903, but the attorneys for
the prisoners say they will save their
clients necks, even if they have to ap-
peal to the president.
Early in 1900 Barclay and Brummitt,
both of whom are Kansans, started out
from Coffeyville for a wagon trip
through the Indian Territory. On the
4th of July, 1900, they are alleged to
have stolen saddles and household
effects from the residence Of j. l..
Poole, in the Creek country. The
Poole family was attending a celebra-
ton in a nearby town at the time of
the theft On their return Poole head
ed posse of the Anti-Horse Thief AS
ISOLATION and camped on the trail OF
, the thieves, who were rounded up
while preparing breakfast under the
trees at the home of friend in the
Usage reservation.
Poole and his posse planned to sit
at the table with the outlaws, who at
a preconcerted signal were to be COW
cred and captured. A desperate fight
followed the carrying out of this plan,
Poole being killed and Barclay desper-
ately wounded, and both he and Brum-
mitt captured The remainder OF the
gang escaped. Both prisoners were
confined in the federal prison here,
where they have been since except
when taken to Pawnee in 1901 for
trial.
On their first trial both were con-
victed and sentenced to be hanged in
June, 1901, but execution was delayed
pending an appeal to the supreme
court of Oklahoma. Chief Justice Bur-
ford sustained the finding of the court
at Pawnee and the death sentence was
again pronounced by Judge Hainer. 1t
has not been decided whether the men
will be hanged in the federal prison
here or taken to Pawnee for execution,
This is believed to be Barclays first
serious offense, but Brummitt is said
to be a bad man, who has served a
term in the penitentiary for other
crimes. Both were among the prison
ers who escaped from the federal pris'
on last year, but were recaptured near
Summit View cemetery.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-01-08
KNIFE BLADE IN HIS BRAIN.
Man Who Had Carried One There for
% Years Operated On.

A remarkable instance of human
endurance has been brought to light
through a surgical operation perform
ed upon P. j. Kent, 5051 Armour ave.
nue., at the Columbia hospital, 1907
Champlain avenue, in which knife
blade was removed from his brain
after being imbedded there for twenty.
two years.
In 1880 Kent was stabbed in the
head. The physician who examined
him failed to perceive the broken
blade that had penetrated the skull
and simply sewed up what he regarded
as a scalp wound. The patient recov-
cred enough to go back to work on the
Rock Island road.
Within year, however, he develop.
ed symptoms of epilepsy. Repeated
accidents befell him. He fell from the
top Of a car and broke both legs. At
another time he fell down two flights
Of stairs and broke leg. The narrow
est escape occurred when he fell be-
tween two cars.
His case became we'll known in
medical circles and was much discuss
Gu. mduy LClI IudJ IuO SdoO VI II ain
Collier was a parallel one and that an
examination OF his brain would show
that foreign substance was imbeded
there or that the skull was pressing
inward.
Among those who did not regard the
case as hopeless was DR.. A. A. O'Neill.
He had the patient removed not long
ago to the Columbia hospital. A large
skin flap was removed from the head,
then the periosteum and finally cir
cular piece of bone, revealing the dis
colored blade Of knife projecting in
to the brain. The fragment was an
inch and a half long and half an inch
wide.
Kent made steady recovery and
this week was removed to his house.
He has had no more spasms. They
ceased entirely within twenty-four
hours after the operation. Drs. H. G.
Keibe and Roy Mem. Wheeler, who as
sisted at the operation, declare that
he has the prospect Of long health be-
fore him.-New York World.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-01-08
BOTH WERE LYNCHED'
SOUTH CAROLINA MOB WERE IN
DoUBT-TooK NO CHANCES.
EACH CULPRIT ACCUSED THE OTHER
They Were Negroes, ard One of Them
Killed Farmer-Mob Settled
the Matter BY Hanging
Both of Them.

Greenwood, S. CIV. X. Jay, a
prominent young farmer of the Troy
section of this country, was murdered
Friday in his own yard by a negro,
Oliver Weidman, or Weidman's wife,
both Of whom lived on the place, and,
few hours later, both Of the negroes
were lynched by Jays Infatuated
neighbors.
Jay, on returning home Friday after
noon, heard Weidman abusing or
fighting his (Weidman's) wife. He
went to the cabin and ordered the
negroes to be quiet. Immediately
afterward Mrs. Jay heard the report of
gun and saw the two negroes run
ming away. Calling for her husband,
she received no reply, and, on looking
around the yard, found him dead in
pool of blood.
The alarm was quickly given and
parties were soon securing the country
in pursuit of the negroes. They were
captured, and, before the coroner's
jury, both acknowledged the deed. The
man, however, said the woman did it,
and the woman accused the man.
While in the custody of a constable
on the way to Jail, they were stopped
at the Winterset bridge by crowd of
Infatuated friends and neighbors of Jay
and both were lynched. each accusing
the other of the crime. The lynching
took place about midnight.
Jay was prominent Mason, having
been high official in the grand lodge
of South Carolina.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-01-08
A BRIDEGROOM TRIES SUICIDE.
Same One Who Accused His Wife Of
Hypnotizing Him Into Marriage.

Greenyille, Ill.-Bordering on insan-
ity and crying "she is after me" John
II. Demaree. the Greenville contractor
who claims that his pretty bride hyp-
Noticed him into marrying her, has
twice attempted suicide. He called
early at the home of Mrs. Jane Scott,
where some of his goods are stored
and asked for his revolver, but they
refused to give it to him.
Later he wired his wife at Rushyille
asking when to expect her home. She
replied she would be here Monday
morning. Demaree then went into his
barn and locked the door. Neighbors
seeing him, investigated and found
him writhing in agony. 1t was not
till four hours later that he regained
consciousness under the ministrations
of physicians. He reached under the
mattress and drew forth a razor, but
Sheriff Lowe Floyd, who had been
watching him keenly, was quick to
grasp it from the would-be suicides
hand. Demaree says he has more
poison hidden away and he is deter
mined to make an end of himself.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-01-08
Swedish Relief Fund.

st. Joseph, Mo.-The Swedish citi-
zens OF this city and county have
pledged themselves to raise a large
amount of money to be forwarded to
Chicago. to be used in the sums for re-
lief of their countrymen in Northern
Sweden. where crops we're a failure
this last season. The sum Of $4,000
will be subscribed here. and it is ex'
pected to largely increase the sum in
northern counties Of the state.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-01-08
DOLLY EARLE A SUICIDE.
Actress Whose Home Is in Oklahoma
Kills Herself.

Philadelphia. Dolly Earle, mem
Der Of the Merry Widows" company
playing at a burlesque house here
committed suicide Saturday night in
her dressing room by swallowing car
bolic acid. She left the following note
addressed to ]. A. Fallinger, Rochest
er, N. Y:
Forgive me all; can't stand trou.
ble."
Miss Earle was about 30 years old
Her home is said to be in Oklahoma
She formerly was member of the
Runaway Girl' company, which
stranded here about two weeks ago
She joined the merry Widows" com.
pany in this city.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-01-08
An offlclal Of the house has returned

An official Of the house has returned
to Washington from a trip in the west
and, meeting Congressman Bull Of
Rhode Island, began telling him of his
experiences Among other things the
returned traveller told of a barbecue
which he attended in Colorado, where
hey roasted the finest OK he ever saw
The Rhode Island man, who was badly
beaten by his Democratic opponent in
November, interrupted: Don't want
to hear about your roast OK. You
should have been in my district last
Section and seen how they roasted
Bull to a turn. but not TO a return"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-01-08

According to the Courier-Journal
Harry Weissinger, president OF the
Weissinger Tobacco company o
Louisville. KY, has closed a deal whit
Louisville. KY, has closed a deal which
has been pending several days for thu
sale Of his plant to the Continental To
sale of his plant to the Continental
Tobacco company for ~ million do.
lars. The papers have been signet
and Mr.. weissinger will go to New
York to complete the details OF the
transaction. The company is one Of
the largest independent concerns o.
the kind in the country.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-01-08

The Japan Times has an account OF
a Japanese Of Kooni having been mar
ried to a dead girl. The bride-elect
committed suicide on the eve Of her
marriage The body was recovered,
and at the request of the dead girls
parents the ceremony took place be-
tween the living and dead.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-01-08

An earthquake shock which lasted
twenty-three seconds was felt at Bigsk
in the government Of Temsk, Russia.
The governor general OF Turkestan, in
a report to the car on the Andijan dis
aster. says he hopes that within a
month 1t will be possible to find TEN.
porary accommodations for the troops
and the authorities at the devastated
city.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-01-08

Experiments conducted in California
and recently reported to the Botonical
Society OF America indicate that bees
are active agents in the spread OF pear
blight at the period when the trees are
In bloom.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-01-08

After thorough trials of American
and British locomotives on the govern
ment railways of New Zealand. the
officials report that the best results
have been achieved by the former.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-01-08

"You are talking just now about the
initiative and referendum. said the
man in the tweed suit. Have you any
Idea what that means?" You must
think I'm a darn fool" retorted the
man with the retrcating chin. 1T
means that you can't be initiated un.
less you can give good references."-
Chicago Tribune.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-01-08
FREEZING IN THE SOUTH.
Orange Groves Harmed by the Wealth
er-Ice in New Orleans.

New Orleans.-This is the coolest
weather of the winter. The thermom.
eter at the custom house registered 20
degrees above zero and there is ice in
the streets. The freezing weather ex.
tended through the sugar region.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-01-08

"He had three days Of grace LEFT In
which to pay the note, and he moved
1t once to the arctic region. won.
der why?" We'll, you know the days
there are six months long"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-01-08

One thousand pounds has been
paid for the drinking glass used by
the late empress of Austria while
taking the waters at Langen-Schwal-
bach, near Wiesbaden.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-01-08

Jacksonville, Fla.-Saturday night
was the coolest Of the season. The
thermometer registered "a degrees
above zero here and 80 degrees at
Tampa, where there was killing frost
1t is feared that young orange trees
are killed or badly damaged, as the
previous warm weather had kept the
sap in the upper limbs. There is
some fruit yet in the groves in some
sections and it may have been harmed.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-01-08

Coaster men never turn back" is to
be inscribed on the monument over
the grave of the nine Caster ENG
land) life-boatmen who were drowned
on November IA, 1901.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-01-08

King Oscar of Sweden has conferred
the Royal Order of Yasa upon Dr. John
A. Enander of Chicago, the Oldest ed.
tor of a Swedish newspaper in this
country.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-01-08

Twenty-four and a half tons Of cop
pers-equal to e10, 905-have been
collected during the year from penny.
in-the-slot gas meters at Huddersaeld,
England.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-01-08

A 17-months-old Chicago baby has
been asleep for eleven weeks, and her
case battles medical men.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-01-08

Rotterdam, England, has a Moon
rakers Gang" whose special object
it is alleged, is to create disturbances
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-28
BROOKLYN BRIEFS

George Herman of Bank street is enjoying the cool breezes at the shore.
 John and Joseph Bagley of River side street are spending week with friends in New York.
 Henry Kennedy of North Leonard street has returned from pleasant sojourn at Fort Trumbll Beach.
 Miss Fannie Keefe of Alder street, an employe of the Watch shop, is spending two weeks at the shore.
 Louis Siebert of Riverside street has returned from East Hampton, Mass, where he has been spending the past three weeks.
 The Misses Annie and Mamie John son, Mamie and Lizzie Frederick, Julia Larkin and Josephine Healey, will make merry for the next two weeks at Walnut Beach.
 Though no definite date has yet been fixed for the bake which will be given by the St Thomas Cadets A. A.. it will probably be held week from next Sunday.
 Charles Balinnas, little child of about 5 years of age, who lives on South Leonard street, near Bank, was horribly and perhaps fatally burned this morning about il o'clock. He was playing with matches in the yard and lighted piece of paper with one of them. The flames ignited his clothes and soon the little boy was completely enveloped in a mass of flames. His cries of agony brought his mother and other persons to his aid and the flames were smothered, but not before the child was. terribly burned about the side of the face, right side of the body. hips and legs. Dr De Lguori rendered medical assistance and relieved some what the sufferings of the boy.
 It is always refreshing to partake of cool, delicious drink in this warm and dry weather. The warm weather makes people thirsty and tired and in- active. The thirsty, the tired feeling, the Inactivity are driven away by those nice, cool and delicious drinks which are dispensed at A. c. Walkers soda fountain. Try one and you will be sure to want another. The purest of fruit juices are served and the best ice cream Is used.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-28
ser,ou. Fire I'm wslminston.

WILMINGTON, Del, July 2S.-Th5 large Eighth street market house in this city has been totally destroyed by fire. The structure was four stories high. The first floor was used as a market, the second floor was occupied by the executive officers of the Dupont Powder company, and the Bowe Car riage company used the third and fourth floors. The loss is estimated at $1OO,O00, partly covered by insurance. The carriage company is the heaviest loser
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-28
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.
Passed In Memory of Pope Leo XIII
 By St Joseph's Society.

Passed Tn Memory of Pope Leo XIII
 By St Joseph's Society.
 The regular monthly meeting of the St Joseph's T. A. society was held in St Patrick's hall last night. The off, cers elected for the ensuing term were installed by County Director George Lambert of Naugatuck, who also made a few interesting remarks about the temperance cause. A few re- marks were also made by James H. Freney. Two new members were ad- mitted.
 The report of the trustees for the first half of the year was read and ac- cepted. The entertainment commit tee reported that all arrangements had been completed for the society," s annual excursion to North Beach on next Saturday All indications point to it being the most successful ever given by the society.
 President William Guilfoile appoint the various committees as follows:
 Entertainment -- William Guilfoile H. A Hayden, Mark Lydon, l.. Ryan, Jeremiah Delane, Edward Rush, James Dolan.
 Room-George Pierce, Andrew Cav anaugh, Thomas Doyle, Bernard Keefe, Pierce Corden, James Hurley Standing-Joseph Byron, John Maho- ney, John Devereaux, Peter Coughlan. Vislting-John w.. Egan, William Lane, James Delaney, J. Hanlon. The following resolutions in regard to the late pope were passed: Resolved, That we beheld in the life and death of Leo XIII the high est standard of Christian manhood and of fidelity to duty to God and to man. We find in Leo XIII true sue cessor to St Peter, and a most worthy member of the long line of illustrious pontiffs who, for nearly 2,OO0 years, have governed the universal church from the see of Rome.
 Resolved, That as American citi- gems we value in particular the father ly and apostolic love always displayed by Leo XIII for the American nation.
 The United States always held a cherished place in his heart. Nor were the strong and great alone the objects of his solicitiude. He was always the father of the poor and the oppressed, and the true friend of labor. W6Acom- mend him to the Father of all. whose servant he was, and his memory to the generations of men who think, who knew and loved him."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-28
FOR OLD HOME WEEK.
Committee Will Meet Thursday Night
 Men Already Appointed.

Committee Will Meet Thursday Night
 Men Already Appointed.
 The different commssees appointed to consider the advisability of holding an old home week in Waterbury will meet ill the aldermanic chamber Thurs day night.
 B. W. Hitchcock, John Suder and R. A. Terrell will represent Townsend lodge, I. o. O. F., on the old home week committee.
 John Black, R. Hahn and Matthew L. Bergin have been appointed to rep resent the Retail Clerks association in the matter of considering the holding of an old home week in Waterbury.
 Magnolia lodge, K. of F., met last night and appointed C.. H. Morrison, William Adams and Arthur Weir to act with other committees on the old home week project.
 Mattatuck council, Royal Arcanum, held a largely attended meeting last night, and appointed B. R. Osgood, G. Fred Moore and N. A. Barnard to act with other bodies for an old home week in this city.
 At a meeting, of Waterbury tent, No 36 K O. T. NI., last night, T. J. Coyle, J. Lyons and J. Degnan were appoint ed to cooperate with other societies in making arrangements for the observ- ance of the semi-centenary of the city of Waterbury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-28
Real Estate and Rents
O'NEILL'S BULLETIN.

have several farms for sale that can be bought right. One of them belongs to a bachelor who wants to get married, but his prospective bride says she won't live on a farm, so he has got to sell it. She won't marry him until he does. Come in and help the poor fellow out.
 sa have several rents, and if you want any of them, come in. First come, first served.
 have a two-tenement house on Hawkins street that you can buy for any reasonable sum that you may of fer the nearer $4,2OO the better.
 The way prices are at present 1t will cost you fortune to build, and 1t will certainly cost you more than $500. have several houses that can be bought for $500 down.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-28
LIST OF FRENCH SOLDIERS
State Library Receives Valuable Work
 From Washington.

frOm WaSnlugLou.
 The state librarian has received from A. H. Allen, chief of the rolls and library at Washington, a copy of val uable work issued by the French gov ernment. The volume is entitled Les Combattaints Francais de la Guerra Americaine 177S-17S3." The volume contains a full list of the French ofh- cers and men who served in the French army and fleets during the Revolution dry war. It is accompanied by the following letter from MT Allen:
 q am directed by the secretary of state to send to you by the courtesy of the French ambassador at Washing ton a copy of Les Combattaints Fran cais de Ia Guerra Americaine, 177s- 17S3,' Paris, 1908, the French govern ment having published a limited edi. ton, 800 copies, of the work, 21o or which have been placed at the d1sposai of this government through the depart ment of state."
 The book, which is in paper covers, will be substantially bound before It is placed on the shelves of the library.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-28
All Quiet at DanviIle

SPRINGFIELD, H., July 2S.-Ad- jutant General Scott had converse ton by telephone with Lieutenant Colonel John M. Closby, commanding the First battalion, guarding the jail at Danville, in which Colonel Closby said all was quiet in that city, that the mob had dispersed and that the work of repairing the Jail was progressing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-28
Three KilIed by Ammonia Fumes.

Three hhlAe0 Oy Ammonia FuunGs.
 NEW YORK, July 28.-By the blow. ing off of the cylinder head of an engine in Lincoln avenue three of the 100 em- ployees of the Ruppert ice plant were suffocated to death by the ammonia fumes escaping from shattered supply pipes, and five others were so badly overcome that they had to be removed to local hospitals. Two of the latter are reported to be in precarious condi- ton.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-28
Four Victim. of shooting Array.

ROLLA, Mo-, July 28.-In shooting affray at Arlington, twelve miles south of Rolla, four persons were wounded, and two of them will probably die. The fight was the result CT an old grudge. The fatally wounded are Perry Andres, guide on the Gasconade river, aad J. W. McDowell.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-28
Conference on Needed Reforms.

CHAUTAUQUA, N. T., July 2s.-A conference will be held here shortly at which the recent manifestations of the mob spirit in this country will be dis cussed. Men of note will deliver ad- dresses on feud assassinations, lynch ing and labor riots, their cause and the means to stamp them out.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-28
n1oomansa.Ie cettage Burns.

KINGSTON, N. r., July 2s.-A cot. tage owned and occupied by Blooming dale Bros. of New York at Fleisch. mans, near Catslill, was burned to the ground. It is thought the fire was start ed by young men who were smoking on the veranda. But for the prompt work of the fire department and neighbors other cottages would have suffered. The loss is $SO,OoO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-28
Mound vernon sewer Murder.

MOUNT VERNON, N. Y., July 2S.~S Gottfried Eichel has identified the body of the woman found with cord tied tightly around her neck in sewer in this city as that of Mrs. Gussie Ebeit, his stepdaughter. The police of White Plains have arrested Martin Ebelt, the woman's husband, and charged hips with having murdered her.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-28
cn,,a provned whsre yvaatnw.

CAllA Drowned whSze wadxnw.
 WORCEsTER, Mass. July 2S.-JuIia M Rice, thirteen years old, daughter of James J. Rice of Worcester, was drowned at Jefferson. She was wadira with other children and fell into deep hole.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-28
WORN OUT

\ One of the most efficient tonics in re- storing worn-out systems is Beef, Iron and Wine. A fine lot at BOG per bot tie. Fitzpatrick's pharmacy. East Main and Wall streets. Telephone 63-4.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-28

Winter Fires at Hopatcong Lake.
 MOUNT ARLINGTON, N. J., July 2S.--A cool wave has struck Lake Ho- patcong. The Hotel Breslin was obliged to have log fires in fireplaces all through the house. At 6 p. m. the thermometer indicated 60 degrees,