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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-12-04
OUTLAWS G CAPTURED.
THREE: YOUTHFUL HIGHWAYMEN
4 CAUGHT AFTER HOT FIGHT
WITH CHICAGO POLICE.

Brakeman Killed, Two Detectives
Wounded and the Three Fugitives
Shot During the Long Chase AND
Final Engagement-Prisoners Con-
fess to Participating in Eight MUIR
ders in the Windy City.
Chicago, Nov. 2S.-Chained wrist to
wrist, their hair matted to dried
blood, their clothing covered with
dust and dirt, two boys, Peter Neider-
meier and Harvey Vandine, sat last
night in the presence of Mayor Harri-
son and Chiefsof Police O'Neil calmly
confessing to their share in three
months career of crime, which has in
cluded eight murders, the wounding of
five other men, and long series of
robberies. The two young bandits,
neither of whom is over twenty-on
years of age, together with their COM
panion, Emil Roeski, who is no older,
were captured near Liverpool, Ind,
Friday after, fight in which they bat
tied against policemen, railroad de-
tectives. railroad laborers and farm
ers. One man was killed, another
fatally wounded and all three of the
young bandits were wounded, but not
seriously.
The dead man is T. J. Sovea, brake
man on the Pennsylvania railway.
The wounded are Joseph Driscoll,
Chicago detective, shot through abdo-
men, can live but a short time; Mat
thew thinner, Chicago detective, shot
in head and arm. Niedermeier was
wounded in the head by bird shot;
Vandine was similarly injured and
sustained in addition flesh wound in
the left thigh. Roeski was shot in the
right hip. His wound is the most
serious of any inflicted upon the three
men, but was not sufficiently serious
to prevent him from travelling long
distance after receiving it.
Wanted for Car Barn Murders.
The three men were wanted by the
police for completely in the murders
at the car barns of the Chicago City
Railway company, on Aug. 80, when
two men were killed, third wounded
and $2,250 stolen from the company.
Gustave Marx, who last Saturday
night murdered Officer John Quinn,
when the policeman endeavored to
place him under arrest, confessed
after his capture that he, in company
with the three men, had committed
the crimes at the car barns. The
hunt for Vandine, Niedermeier and
Roeski has been hot ever since and
finally resulted in their capture after
desperate fight.
The men admitted that Marx had
told essentially the truth in connect
ing them with the various crimes
charged up against them and said that
they did the killing at the car barns.
81 hit two men," said Neidermeier
Il don't know if I killed anybody"
Vandine said they intended to re-
turn to Chicago Friday night to COM
NIT robbery In order to obtain money
to facilitate their escape. In answer
to questions, Vandine said that all
four men shot Otto Bauder; that
Neidmeier and himself shot man at
North avenue and Forty seventh
street; that Roeski and he killed
Gross, and said that he and Roeski
robbed many saloons.
Vandine said that. they were plan
ming some big robberies in Chicago,
but Marks. confession spoiled their
plans. He expressed a desire to kill
Marx. !,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-12-04
MINNESOTA. LANDS INVOLVED.
Supreme Court Decides Long Pending
Contest. .,,,.,

Washington. Dec. 1.-The supreme
court.of the United, States, in an opin-
ion by Justice Brewer, has decided the
case of Jacob Gertgens vs.; John p.
O'Connor= In .sO'Gonnor:s favor The
case arose over the contention Of own
ership Of a quarter secti lela Of land In
within the indemnity land grant made
by the government i to the st. Paul,
Minneapolis, and: Manitoba Railway
company and was. included in tract
which the railway. company granted
Archbishop Ireland the right to make
sales. ,...> -. = *, 3:
O'Connor claimed the title through
ireland, while Gertgens claimed it un-
der-a settlement by himself under the
homestead law: -. -.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-12-04
DAKOTA DIVORCE INVALID.

Decision by Iowa Judge Affecting Non-
49,: Resident Litigant.
Des Moines, Dec. 1.-Judge James
A. Howe of the district court has held
that a decree granted under the Da-
kota. divorce statutes, If it is proven
the nonresident litigant resides there
merely to secure a divorce, is null
and void. The decision was rendered
in the Fagen case, wherein q widow
sued to recover her dover rights and
was resisted on the ground that her
husband had divorced har prior to his
death. The court holds the Dakota
decree to be invalid
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-12-04
ENDS THE COAL SHORTAGE.

Northern Colorado Miners Return to
Work.
Denver, Dec. 1.-Nearly two-thirds
of the 1000 miners Of the Northern
Colorado coal fields resumed work
during the day and it is expected that
within q week or two the full force
will be at work.
The announcement of the settlement
of the strike in the Northern district
was the cause of general rejoicing in
all business circles for it means an
end to the coal SHORTAGE.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-12-04
BISHOP MEssMER CHOSEN.
Pope Ratifies His Nomination as Arch
bishop Of Milwaukee.

Rome, Nov. 30.-The project of the
propaganda. Cardinal Gotti, has sub
mitted to the pope the name Of Bishop
Messmer of Green Bay, Wis, as the
choice of the propaganda for arch
bishop of Milwaukee in succession to
the late Archbishop Katzer and the
pontiff ratified the nomination
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-12-04
THANKSGIVING FOOTBALL GAMES

Minnesota II, Wisconsin O.; Mich
igan %, Chicago o; Carlisle Indians
%, Northwestern O; Nebraska Is, iii.
nois o., Kansas S, Missouri 0; Iowa IL,
washington O.; Pennsylvania AZ. Cor.
nell o.: Dickinson IS, Lafayette O.;
Dartmouth 81, Brown 0.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-12-04

Il 81. :s. Highest Canal Lool<a. ~:
The lock to be placed IN tie Daa.
ube-Oder canal will be 131 feet HIN.
and tAe highest n the world.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-12-04
Three NEGROES LYNCHED.
Were Accused Of Shooting Prominent
Business Man.

were Accused OF Shootlng a prominent
Business Man.
Shreveport La, Dec. LIN the
presence of a crowd of about 1900
persons, composed of whites and ne
groes, Phil Davis, Walter Carter and
Clint Thomas, all negroes, were
lynched Monday afternoon within a
short distance Of Belcher. The men
were executed for participating in the
fatal shooting of Robert Adger, a
popular business man.
The negroes, it is said, confessed
the crime. They said that they were
trying new guns and when Adger ap-
peared on the street thought it would
be fun to shoot toward him and one
of the shots hit him. 'i
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-12-04

manufacturing concerns
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-12-04
BAD FIRE At OMAHA.
Four Firemen7 Killed and Much Val.
liable Property Destroyed.

Omaha, Nov. 27.-Four firemen
killed and property loss amounting to
100000 is the result Of d fire in the
wholesale grocery house Of Allen Bros.
In addition to the big five-story build
ing occupied by the Allen Bros. that
occupied by the Pacific Storage com.
pany adjoining was also consumed.
together with most OF its contents.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-12-04
HEADED FOR WASHINGTON.
Secret Service Officers Watching foI
Peter Elliott

Peter E111ott.
washington, Dec. Information
has reached the White House that Pc
ter Elliott, the mad Swede who Gre
ated so violent a scene in the vestibule
of the White House several weeks ago,
is either again in Washington or en-
route to this city. He escaped from
the asylum at st. Peter, Mimi, where
he was sent to be confined and until
advices were received here about his
coming to Washington again no trace
Of him had been discovered. Police
and secret service officers will use
every endeavor to prevent him from
getting near the president.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-12-04
MIR. Bryan at Belfast.

Belfast, Ireland, Dec. 1.-William J.
Bryan lunched with the lord mayor Of
Belfast during the day and subsequent
Is. made e ca. 81 the Queens Island
+ SIS pflEila lag: yarfls, AID other large
manufacturing c0ncarna - TX
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-12-04
Chicago tho Nation. capIt.I

Chicago tho Nations Capital.
Chicago is by logic and position
the legitimate capital OF the United
States" said DR.. Toyokichi Iyenaes
Of Japan in the course Of q lecture Oh
the Renaissance in Japan" 1t tho
University of Chicago.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-01-23
K=TOe Hosiery.

Armor plate Hose for boys Iron clad Hose for boys
Children's Hose, triple knee double heel and toe at
popular prices, Prices on all our hosiery are pop
uar because they represent best values possible
We buy case lots direct from the factory thus getting
lowest prices possible, and NEW GOODS Much
dissatisfactionin in hose is due to old stock Hose
usually go from manufactures to jobber from Job
Der to retailer, and from retailer to you Your ad-
vantagcs in buying hosiery that comes direct from
the factory are obvious. We are closing out sew
eral numbers to reduce stock and make room for
spring goods.
Fleecelined Hose from TX to 8A ........ 10c
Fleecelined Hose heavier grade 20
Children's heavy Hose, special at. 12h
Ladies heavy Wool Hose Hose..... 25
Mems heavy Wool Hose. 25
We never get tired OF talking about good things that
is why we are again talking school shoes The
kind we sell are the product Of brains experience
and money. combination hard to beat, so are
all our shoes We are here to supply you with
The Best Shoes at Lowest Cost.
When you buy District rs School Shoe, Walk-Over
or a Julia Marlowe, or Hercules, you are getting
exactly what we claim the best article for the least
money, bargain for every one in shoes this
month to make room for spring goods; some at
cost, some below cost. Ask to see them.
THE PEOPLES STORE.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-01-23
FRANK A. CRAM.

Found-A buggy whip, and left at the
Glacier Office for the owner.
Pine Grove school district, at the
special meeting Saturday, voted 10
mill tax.
w. v. Johnson last week purchased
the John Schaetzle place on the East
Side, containing 40 acres. Consideration
$4,000.
Barrett school district, at the special
meeting Saturday, voted a tax OF 15
mills for school purposes and to pay in
debtedness.
Mrs. M. V. Rand, after an extended
visit with her mother, Mrs. Feak, re-
turned to her home at University Park
last Saturday.
II. Prigge returned Friday from
business trip to California. He says
that country has no charms for him
compared with Hood River.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Noble returned
last week from Beaverton, where they
went to attend David Purser and wife,
who we're both on the sick list. Mr.
Purser got well, but Mrs. Purser is still
seriously ill.
Edwin A. Soule Of Ilwaco, Wash, was
in town last week. Mr.. Soule is con-
tractor and builder He thinks that he
would like change Of climate for the
reason that they have too much rain in
Ilwaco, and he may come here to live
in the spring. At present he is in the
employ of the government at Ilwaco.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-01-23
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1851
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

United States Land ofiice, Vancouver,
WASH, Dec. l, Ig02-Notice is hereby given
that in compliance with the provisions OF the
act of congress Of June 3, 1873, entitled San
act for the sale OF timber lands In the States OF
California, Oregon, Nevada and Washington
Territory" as extended TO all the public land
states by act OF August 4, 1892,
ALBERT JOHANSON,
of Portland county OF Multnomah, state OF
Oregon, has this day filed in this Office his
sworn statement, No. S02o for the purchase Of
the southwest quarter OF the northwest quar-
ter of section No. 5, In township No. north,
range No. IL east, W.M., and viii offer proof to
show that the land sought Is more valuable
for its timber or stone than for agricultural
purposes, and to establish his claim to said
land before the Register and Receiver OF
this office, at Vancouver washington, on
Wednesday, the 8th day Of April, 1903.
He names as witnesses. Charles X. Bergh OF
Montaville, Oregon; Robert +. Cox and Albert
W. Lobdelf of Portland, Oregon, and James
+. Cox Of Trout Lake, Washington.
CHARLES X. BERGH,
of Montavi;ia, county OF Multnomah, state OF
mis- sworn statement, No. 302l, for the purchase
Of the SEA Of the SE1< of Sec. 9, in township
No. north, range No. II east, w. NJ, and will
offer proof to show that the land sought IL
more valuable for Its timber or stone than for
agricultural purposes, and 70 establish his
claim % said land before the Register and
Receiver Of this ofiice at Vancouver, Wash,
on Wednesday. the Sth day OF April, 1908,
He names as witnesses. Albert Johanson,
Robert +. Cox and Albert w. Lobdell, ali o
Portland, oregon, and James +. Cox Of Trout
Lake, Washington.
ANY and all persons claiming adversely the
above-deseribed lands are requested 20 nle
sth day Of April, 1905.
d5fB W. r. DUNBAR, Register.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-01-23

Mrs. Alice Townsend of Dallas, Ore
gon, Worthy Grand Matron of the East
ern Star for Oregon, and Mrs. Mary
Scott Meyers of The Dalles, Worthy
Grand Secretary of the same order, were
in attendance at a special meeting Of
Hood River chapter No. 25, o. e. S.
last Wednesday evening. There were
four limitations into the order. Ad-
dresses were made by the state officials
present, and an excellent luncheon was
served. Mrs. Townsend and Mrs. Rachel
Hershner we're school children together
at Dallas, Oregon. They had not met
since their school days, more than 80
years ago, until last Wednesday evening
at the meeting Of the Eastern Star.
Rose Hill school district, No. 73, at
its meeting last Saturday, voted 20
mill tax, to build school house and for
school purposes. The site of the new
school house has been chosen on the
northeast corner of Jerome Wells place.
This is about the center of the district
and water can easily be had by digging
a'well.
Mr.. and Mrs. Truman Butler are at
home in their new house on State street.
They are cozily situated, having one of
the best dwelling houses in Hood River,
with all modern improvements. State
street is the favorite residence street in
town and will continue so till handsome
private residences line it upon both
sides as far as Paradise farm.
Ed Smith, dancing teacher, will open
a class for gentlemen and ladies at Art
isan Hall. There will be class for
ladies on Saturday afternoon at clock,
and on Tuesday evening next, a class
for gentlemen. Those desiring to join
either of these classes can do SO by call
ing upon Mr.. Smith on those evenings.
The ladies' aid society of the Congre-
gational church will meet with Mrs.
Theresa Castner, at the residence OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Lou Morse, on Oak street,
ON Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. A
full attendance is desired.
Myron Brace, late arrival from Da-
kota, has purchased Abner Cox's house
and lot on River street, and will occupy
it with his family. For the present he
has gone to visit his brother in Tygh
Valley.
Roy Kelley, who has been visiting
his brother at White Salmon hatchery,
returned to his home in Oregon City
Monday.
Now is the time 80 use plant food.
Fifteen cents a package at Williams
pharmacy.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-01-23


United States Land Office, Vancouver,
Wash, December l, 1902. Notice is hereby
given that in compliance with the provisions
of the act of Congress OF June 3, 1873, entitled
"An act for the sale of timber lands in the
states of California, oregon, Nevada and
Washington Territory as extended to all
the public land states by act of August 4, 1899,
CHARLES II. PIGGOTr,
of Portland county of Multnomah state of
Oregon, has this day filed in this Office his
sworn statement, No. 30l9, for the purchase
of the SWA NWA and NW14 SWH section
No. 35, in township No. 6 north, range No. 10
east, w. NJ, and will offer proof to show that
the land sought is more valuable for its tim
Der or stone than for agricultural purposes,
and to establish his claim 10 said land before
the Register and Receiver of this Office at
Vancouver, Washington, on Thursday, the
9th day of April, 1908
He names as witnesses: Oliver Jones,
Thomas K. Edwards, John Chapman and
Karl A. Pierce, all of Trout Lake, Wash.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
lands are requested to file
their claims in this Office on or before said 9th
day of April, 1903.
dEfi w R. DUNBAR. Register.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-01-23
BRIEF LOCAL MATTERS.

Get Bartmess' prices on shingles.
Write your insurance with Friday &
Rarnes.
No.-1 baled hay for sale at the Transfer
& Livery Co.
List your property with Friday &
Barnes.
Bottom prices ON doors and windows
at Bartmess.
For Rent-Unfurnished house, Z rooms.
Inquire Of Friday & Barnes.
For Rent-The Langille house store
room. Inquire Of phone l5l.
1t will pay you 10 get Bartmess prices
on building material.
Doors and windows Bartmess has
the most complete stock in town.
Fetch Portland quotations on house
furnishings to Bartmess and save freight.
f. o. Brace has good dry pine wood
cut and split for the stove, at $3.50 a
cord.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-01-23
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1873
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

United States Land Office, Vancouver, Wash,
November s, 1902. = Notice is hereby given
that in compliance with the provisions OF the
act of congress of June 3, 1873, entitled "An act
for the sale of timber lands in the states of
California, oregon, Nevada and Washington
territory" as extended to all the public land
states by act of August A. 1892
JOHN KINTZ,
Of SublImity, county Of Marion, state OF
Oregon, has this day filed In this Office
his sworn statement No. 1886, for the purchase
of the NWA Of NWN, east 4 of NWA and
SW1z of the NEk OF section No. Is, in
township No. north, range No. II east, VIM,
and will offer proof to show that the land
sought is more valuable for its timber or stone
than for agricultural purposes and TO estab-
lish his claim TO said land before the Register
and Receiver Of this Office at Vancouver,
WASH, on Tuesday, the 10th day OF March,
1903.
He names as witnesses Joseph thinner
mann and John Zimmerman OF Sublimity,
Oregon; Wesley A. Miller of Seattle WASH
and George l.. Chandler OF Glenwood, Wash.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested to die
their claims in this office on or before said
10th day of March, 1908.
n2It2S w. r. DUNBAR, Register.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-01-23
Timber Land, Act June o, 1851
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

United States Land Office, Vancouver,
Wash, Dec. S, la02.-NOtice is hereby given
that in compliance with the provisions Of the
act Of congress Of June 3, 1878, entitled 'An act
for the sale Of timber lands in the states of
California. Oregon, Nevada, and Washington
Territory as extended TO all the public land
states By act Of August 4, 1872,
MATHEW A. MARTIN,
of Hood River, county pt WascO, state Of
oregon, has this day filed in this Office his
sworn statement, No. 30Sl, for the purchase Of
the northeast quarter OF northwest quarter
of section No. q, in township No. 8 north,
range No. 10 east, W. NJ, and win offer proof
10 show that the land sought Is more valua-
bic for its timber or stone than for agricul-
tuFai purposes, and 10 establish his claim to
said land before the Register and Receiver OF
this Office at Vancouver, Wash, on Friday,
the 10th day of April, 1908.
He names as witnesses. Robert F. Cox
James Cox, Byards e. Hamilton and Alden
Kingman, all Of Trout Lake, Washington
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested TO file
their claims in this Office on or before said
10Th DAY Of April, 1903
dI2n5 W.R. DUNBAR, Register.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-01-23
Timber Land, Act June 3, lS7S.l
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

United States Land Office, Vancouver
Wash, Nov. 8, l902.-Notice is hereby given,
that III compliance with the provisions of
the act of Congress of June 5, 1878, entitled
"An act for the sale of timber lands in the
States of California, Oregon, Nevada, and
Washington territory" as extended to all the
Public Land States BY act of August 4, 1892,
JOSEPH ZIMMERMANN,
of Sublimity, county Of Marion, state of
oregon has this day filed in this Office his
sworn statement, No. 29S7, for the purchase of
the south "a of northwest "a and south "a OF
northeast Of section No. "a, in town
ship No 5 north, range NO. IL east, W. M, and
will offer proof to show that the land sought
is more valuable for its timber or stone than
for agricultural purposes, and TO establish his
claim to said land before the Register and
Receiver of this office at Vancouver, Wash, on
Wednesday, thellth day of March, 1903.
Henames as witnesses: Wesley A. Miller of
Seattle, WASH; John Kintz of Sublimity, Or;
John Kiser and George l.. Chandler of Glen
"o01' +" JOHN ZIMMERMANN,
of Sublinity, county of Marion, state of
Oregon, has this day fled IN this office his
sworn statement No. 29Sj, for the purchase of
the southwest 4 of northwest a, east 4 of
southwest 4 and northwest 4 Of southwest
No. n0rth,l range No. II east, w, NJ,
and will offer proof to show that the land
sought is more valuable for its timber or
stone than for agricultural purposes, and to
establish his clam to said land before the
Register and Receiver of this office at Van
couyer, Wash, on Wednesday the llth day
of March, 1905.
He names as witnesses: Wesley A. Miller of
Seattle, Wash; John Kintz of Sublimity, Or;
John Kiser and George l.. Chandler of Glen
wood, Washington
ANY and-all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested 10 file
their claims in this Office on or before said
ilth day of March, 1908.
n2lI2{ W.R. DUNBAR, Register
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-01-23
ObitnarY.

William S. Dicken died at the resi-
dence Of Mr.. and Mrs. S. Koplin, in
Hood River valley, on Sunday, January
IS, aged 46 years, months and IS days.
Deceased was horn near Cumberland,
Westmoreland county, Pa, on March
20, 1856. Early in life he moved to
Syracuse, Nebraska, where for a num-
Der OF years he was engaged in mercan-
tile business. His health failing he dis
posed OF his business and came to Hood
River, hoping that a change of climate
would be beneficial, but no improve
ment came to his health. Although Mr..
Dicken was resident Of Hood River for
only about one year, yet he became
well known as q man OF sterling worth
and noble, upright character.
Deceased leaves q wife, a son and
daughter to mourn the loss Of an affee-
tionate husband and a dutiful parent.
The funeral services were in charge Of
IdlewiIde Lodge, /. o. o. f. No. l0I,
Rev. ]. L. Hershner making the ad-
dress at the house, with interment at
Idlexilde cemetery. Mr.. Dicken was a
member Of Syracuse lodge l. 0. o. T.
No. 81, at Syracuse, Neb.