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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-31
A SNEAK THIEF
Takes Fur Coat from Makers Store
Coat Recovered-Man Escapes.

case of sneak thieving was enacted
ut J. J. Makers clothing store. yester-
day afternoon. Among some other cloth
irg which was displayed in front of the
store was 4 brown fur overcoat, which
was hanging near the store entrance. At
about SIS, this coat was missed. and upon
inquiry being made in the vicinity the
only clue obtained was that someone had
seen man with something dark over his
arm pass behind the London House, and
also the Farmers Hotel.
Night Officer White was notified, and
from suspicious aroused by the descrip-
tons given. went to house on Mt. Yer
non avenue. where he thought the sus-
rectcd party lived, but made mistake.
and got the wrong house, which was,
however, next to the one where he should
him. for IS he entered the house he saw
the missing coat. Its presence was ex-
planned by the people in the house saving
that they had bought it from the man
whom the officer had suspected of steal
ing it.
Having recovered the coat, Officer White
turned his attention to the man and on
learning from good authority that the
suspect had taken the evening train for
Waterville. notified the police of that city,
where it is hoped the man will be appre-
hendcd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-31
kEnNEBEc.
CROSS HILL.

George w. Smiley. Florence Hopo, Iva
Charles Tobey and Lizzie briggs O.
on the sick list.
Joseph Randall, Arthur Pope anu
Bert Denico were packing apples o
the Hill last week for r. E. McLiten1'
OF Boston.
John Fl. Russell and Oscar i. Fea
son who have been spending their ,"
cation at G. Fl. Bussells returneu ~
school at Oak Grove Seminary, Mo''-
day.
w. A. Austin is suffering from very
severe attack Of bronchitis.
A singing school is being taush' a'
the Baptist church under the ins'ruc-
ton OF Mr.. Dennis of Augusta.
Clarence Gardner is cutting iuHlpeF
to repair the Wyman barn.
There was Christmas tree ana con-
cert at the Methodist church, christ
mas eve Mrs. Ed. Howe, Mrs. Lee
Stone and Mrs. George Pierce were the
committee in charge and all passed OH
finely. Many handsome presents We're
hung on the tree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-31
Belgrade Grange.

Owing to the cold weather and hard
travelling, there was an unusually
small attendance at the meeting of
Belgrade Grange, held, Saturday even
ing, Dec. 26, only so Patrons being
present. Three applications for mem
bership were received and three voted
on and accepted. Sister Mary A. Pen
ney, who has served the Grange so
faithfully as secretary since it was
re-organized three years ago, and who
was reelected at the last election Of
officers, resigned her position much to
the regret of the members of the
Grange, and Brother Geo. b. Farnham
was elected secretary for the ensuing
year. Worthy Lecturer Hewitt favor
ed us with the following program:
Singing by the choir; reading by Bro.
r. S. +. Adams; recitation by Sister
Alberta Hewitt; harmonica solo by
Bro. Charles Page, accompanied by
Sister Mae Stuart on the piano; read
ing by i. z. Reynolds. There will be
work in the First and Second degrees,
next meeting, Saturday evening, Jan.
?, also installation of officers by Bro.
c. s. Stetson of the State Grange, to
be followed by a baked bean supper.
On Saturday evening, Jan. 9 the North
Augusta degree team will confer Third
and Fourth degrees for Belgrade
Grange. After which a Harvest sup
per will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-31
THE MOCK TRIAL.
Bridget O'Brien Granted Her Divorce
and Dance Celebrates the Decision.

The mock trial divorce case, under the
auspices of the Sons of Veterans at the
C. A. r. hail. Tuesday evening, which
was held over until Wednesday night in
order to give the jury 4 chance to think
over the matter was resumed. last night.
rs per order. and after considerable argu-
ing by the lawyers of the two sides, was
given to the judge. who readily granted
the libellant. Mrs. Bridget O'Brien. ner di-
vorce from Paddy O'Brien on the grounds
Of abusive treatment. The judge then or
dcred the floor cleared in order to cele-
hrate the occasion with a dance, and
Ghases orchestra of three pieces was
called in to furnish the music. The grand
march was led by Mr.. Henry Rodrick
and Miss Mabel O'Brien, followed by
about 20 couples During the intermssion
ice cream and cake were served to the
merry dancers, and at about midnight the
party was brought to a close, all express
ing themselves as having had very on
joyable time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-31
THEY KNEW MERRILL.
The Suicide Had for His Wife Hand
some Bremen Girl,

Damariscotta, Ale. Dec. Gothic career
of Moody Merrill, who has Just died in
New Mexico. was of great interest to
Damariscotta people from the time he be-
came landlord OF the Bellevue Hotel and
Went to visit Mrs. Clcmmie Smith, mother
of Sarah Smith. at that time housekeepcr
OF the Bellevue. 1t was through the lat
ter that he met kathie Smith. whom he
afterward married Miss Smith was a
is remembered by all here with affectlor
Miss Smiths friends always believed in
her. In her position as carctakcr of the
silver and linen at the Bellevue a sin
eere attachment grew up between her ana
Merrill His wife was at the time insane
After her death they We're married but
as it was feared the knowledge Of the
marriage might hamper him it was kept
secret. This meant some unpleasantncss
for Mrs. Merrill. and her best friends. ig-
rorant OF the facts, grieVed at her equiv
ocal position. She went right along. un-
mindful OF all comment, secure in her in
nocence.
Miss Smiths people are from the little
town OF Bremen on the Maine coast
When Merrill was arrested, last summer
it came about through the recognition OF
his. wife by Everett Chapman, a Boston
Policeman, who was q native of Damar
iscotta and an old schoolmate of kathieS
He saw her and knew that Merrill was
not far off and he Swallowed her
MIS-. AIeFflll is III deep grief because
she was not at her husbands side when
he died. Her mother is i'll unto death at
Phillips, n. H., and she had been making
arrangements to bring her here for burial
when Merrill died. When Moody was out
on ball. last summer he came here and
visited at the home of Sheriff Rafter, an
old friend of Mrs. Merrill. None recog
nized HIM but Mr.. Rafter. who noticed
an odd trick of stroking his lip with his
finger and caught on His wife and he
came and went on separate trains. tc
avoid reporters and succeeded perfectly.
Moody told intimate friends that he had
made mistakes, but had not been dsnon-
est. He said he was ruined when he failed
and was paying up fast and that if let
alone he would make all good, if he lived
He minated that funds sent to pay had
been stolen by trusted friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Merrill stayed here q
week and drove about wholly unrecog
nlzed. One of his bondsmen, Marcellus
Cogan is a native of Bristol.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-31
LOCAL MATTERS.
DELIGHTFUL RECEPTION
rendered UniversaI,st Pensioners by
Rev. and Mrs. c. A. Hayden.

In response to nm invitation rendered
the Universalist congregation, last
Sunday, by the pastor, q large major
ity Of the society met in a social gath
ering, last evening. at the vestry of
the Winthrop Street Universalist
church, and were received by Mr. and
Mrs. Chas. A. Hayden. a good enter
tainment was furnished by the Togus
Quartet, composed Of: Soprano, Mrs.
w. C. Atkins of Gardiner; alto. Miss
lola Kerney; tenor. Willis Partridge;
and basso. H. P. Lowell. and accom-
PIANIST, Miss Lena Eeane. Light re-
freshments were served after the en-
tertainment.
One of the features of the evening
was the presentation to the pastor of
n dainty souvenir prepared by the La
dies Aid Of the parish. 1t is a morocco
bound book bearing the inscription
christmas Greeting to Our Beloved
Pastor, Charles A. Hayden" in gold on
the cover. 1t contains, besides a testi-
monial written by Charles S. HIGH
born. and the names Of the members
Of the society, the following poem by
Hon. JOS. y. Holman, member of the
parish, So years old:
Dear Brother Hayden:
Now in circiing flight the sun
Brings us through another year,
Filled with sacred service DONE
Filled with helpfulness and cheer.
So. with grateful hearts we bring
Gift of Christmas love to you;
Every name an Offering
OF a friendship sweet and true.
Jos. A. Homan."
Dec. IS, 1903
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-31
caIantI,e Elects Officers.

Calanthe Lodge, No. SO, K. of P,
elected officers, last evening, as fol-
lows: c. c., Aaron B. Ripley; v. c..
Otis r. Douglass; prelate. c. e. Pease;
NJ. of W., K. 3. Piper; X. of r. and S.,
II. +. Gray: NJ. of E., C. Z. Sturtevant;
NJ. of F., Frank Z. Sprague: NJ. at A..
Geo. L. Moore: l. c., Frederick Pulos:
o. c., James Woodward; representa-
tives to Grand Lodge, X. B. Piper and
f. f. Tracy: alternates. c. L. Sturte-
want and w. Fred White: trustee for
three years, J. Maurice Arnold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-31
WALDO.
NORTH PALERMO,

rio, Iva was large gathering at the Bap-
Nc .i,urch, Friday evening. to the Christ
mnnt "'7" "a ei4ter'alA-
~, ". a. NJ: Soule and w. Z. Nelson re-
= ~" me i,ed 70 Boston, Monday, after spending
" 1e" Gays at their homes.
y, inere was q family gathering Mt VIII
We'll, wara s 59 Christmas. Those present
we're Mrs. Jane Soule, Mr. and Nrs
George Soule and little girl, Mr., and Mrs
mario. Bagley and two children of Lib !.
cry, Mr.. and Mrs. Woodbury. Hartman
OF Appleton. Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Smell
and son of Palermo Center. Pearl Soule
ana Miss Gilman of Belfast, Mr.. and
AIRS Fred Morang of East Palermo.
Louise A. Carr, who is attending school
at Waterville. is spending n tow weeks
vacation with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs
G. f. Carr.
Jennie and Harry Chadwick and Grace
lf!ack who are attending school at Free
dom. were at their homes, Christmas.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. A. Young of China.
and MIR. and Mrs. +. c. Rowe, spent
Christmas with Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Young.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-31
CLAIM or $15o,000
Made Against J. A. Coram Of Lowell,
by lngersolI's Widow.

Boston, Dec 20.-An opinion was filed
in the United States circuit court by
Judge Putnam, this after noon, in the case
of Eva A. Ingersoll, administrative of es-
tate of Robert G. Ingersoll, against Jo-
seph a. Coram of Lowell and others. to
the effect that the plaintiff has good lien
count of legal services rendered by Mr..
lngersOll.
The plaintiffs husband acted as attor
ney in the case of the estate of the late
Andrew j. Davis of Butte Mont, who
died leaving property valued at from s.
00o. 900 to 5000 eco.
The court finds that this lien rests upon
the agreement of the defendants. who in
hcritcd part of the Davis estate, 10
serve as counsel and finds that it does
not rest on the statutes Of Montana which
give an attorneys lien in certain cases.
The amount claimed to be due the ad-
rninstratrx is about $4,000. being the
sum of 500, 900 and accommodating interest.
The case will now be heard on its merits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-31
ALL IN FUN!
Fonseca of Rockland Refuses to Appear
Against His Friend Cram.

Rockland, Me- Dec. 30-David Fonseca,
the cigar maker who was reported as be-
ing badly. if not dangerously injured. by
Daniel Cram, in Camden. Thursday
morning, called at the Star office, last
evening. and gave his version of the at
fair, which is quite different from the
first report. According to Mr.. Fonesca.
Mr.. Cram never made or intended making
have been given was simply friendly
slap on the back. Mr.. Fonseca stated
that Mr. Cram and himself were and had
been on the most friendly terms. and that
harm were untrue. Apparently Mr.. Fon-
SEGA shows no signs of severe suffering
and, judging by his appearance and talk.
the charge against Mi. Cram should be
made of Il far lighter character than that
of which he stands accused
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-31

ROY reed. and her family, where they.
were met by their daughters, Mrs.
Geo..e Mute and Miss Dora Albee of
Boston.
ny creamery S now collecting and
sehanis milk to Boston. The manu-
faclufing Of butter and cheese will be
resumed In the spring, ir is thought.
EDWARD Blair. who has been quite
poo'iy, Is now so much better as to be
able to go out.
u. Houdlette's family have been
" me Sick list with severe colds.
Wy Francis Blair, who was quite
pooi'y' last week, is now better
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-31
TOO MANY TRAMPS.
Massachusetts Legislature Will Be
Asked for Stringent Laws.

Boston, Dee. Set is understood that
n bill will be introduc ed into the approach
ing session of the state Legislature asking
Tor the creation of the office of state po-
lice supervisor, whose duty it will be to
do all possible to clear the state of tramps
and Migrants.
The dc cision to present this measure is
the result of public agitation arising from
the largo number of crimes recently COM
nittcd in Massachusetts and from the
discovery of the fact that the state has
been infested with homeless and begging
men. 1t is designed that the tramp class
of criminal will be studied thoroughly
with the end in view that specific crimes
RAY be frustrated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-31
STATE NEWS.
FRANKLIN.
kSE MAN.

c. N Blackwell cut his supply OF lee'
last week.
Several from here are hauling ice ~
Strong.
Roscoe Vining has hired TO work for ~
y. Blackwell.
John Gilman of Kingf1eld, was In to"h'
Sunday.
All were glad to see the rain as fi'tt ~
had to haul water for the house ,ar
drive their stock some distance 10 "a' ;.
Miss Ethel Fentiman of Oakianu I'll
helping care for her sister, Mrs. John o 1ar
man, at Kinsfield. Mrs. Gilman mas 81. " Is
dangerously ill with pneumonia. oh'
attended by Dr. f.. l.. Pennell
MIR and Mrs Harrison Cook visiteuo a.
Charles Dolhier's at Freeman Riose' go
Il<.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-31
FRENCH BUDGET PASSED
And Then M. Etienne Brisson Is Elect
ed President Of Chamber.

Paris, Dec. 30.-The extraordinary
session>of Parliament was adjourned in
both branches. today, after the budget
had finally been passed,
The delegates of the ministerial
groups Of the French Chamber, met to-
day, and elected M. Etienne Brisson to
succeed NJ. Bourgeois as President Of
the Chamber
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-31
Ccurtesies of the Court Extended.

st. John, N. b.. Dec. 30.-The admi-
rally court was engaged, today, in the
suit of he Yarmouth, y. s., bark Re-
form against the Eastern Steamship
Cos. steamer Calvin Austin. arising
OFT cf the collision near Boston harbor,
July so. The case was continued TILL
tomorrow. Courtesy of the court was
extended to Z. S. Dodge and E. p
Carv"ll. Boston lawyers, engaged on
the case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-31
DAVID FRANK coRsER.
WeI-known Grand Trunk EmpIoye
Passes Away at Portland.

Portland. Me-, Deco 3o.-David Frank
Corser, who for 40 years was deputy store
keeper and later store keeper for the
Grand Trunk Railway, eastern division
and since 1897 ali active partner with J. j.
Gcrrish & Co. general supply agents for
oils and steam fitting materials died
today, aged 60 years. He was born here
a son of solomon T. Corser first superin-
Grand Trunk. He was an Odd Fellow, a
member OF Portland Commandery
knights Templar, and of the Portland
Board OF Trade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-31
PHALEN KNOCKED OUT.
Arthur Cote Of Biddeford, Does the Job
at Berlin, NJ. n.

Berlin. n. H, Dec. 3o.-George Pha-
len of Bath. Me-, was knocked out. to-
night, by Arthur Cote Of Biddeford, in
the ninth round Of what was to have
been q 15-round bout.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-31
GAS WAS ESCAPING.
One Boston Ledger in Serious Condi
tion-Others Have Narrow Escapes.

Boston. Dec. 30.-A score of dodgers in
South End house We're awakened, to-
day. by a fellow ledger just in time to
escape probable Suffocation from poison
gas. George Hanson. who was asleep
on the top floor. detected the odor and
hurried from room to room warning the
occupants. Andrew Anderson, 80 years;
old, was the most seriously affected ard
he was taken to the City hospital in
critical condition. The others quickly re-
covered
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-31

The present average yield of coffee in
Porto Rico is only 200 pounds per
acre, whereas with proper cultural
methods there is no doubt but that tho
yield could be increased to LOCO pounds
per acre. AT 10 cents pound This
would place the coffee industry of
Porto Rico on paying basis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-31

George E. Fairbanks, known through
ont New England leather circles. died
Wednesday, at Weymouth, Mass. aged Is
years. He was Il native of Scotland. but
for more than 81 years had been in bust
ness as 4 currier and leather bleacher in
this country. He was Civil war veteran
A son and four daughters survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-31
Murderer Goodwin's Pardon Denied.

Boston, Dec. 30.--The pardon COM
mittee of the Executive Council, to-
night, returned to the council it's re-
Port on the petition for a pardon for
Henry X. Goodwin. the Lawrence man
who was convicted in 1885 of the muir
der of Albert D. Swan, with the recon-
mendation that the pardon be not
granted. Councillor Mcnamara dis
scented from this recommendation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-31

The will of the late Peter 3. Brigham is
sustained by decision handed down.
wednesday. by Justice Leparon B. Colt
in the United States circuit court at Bos-
ton, and the $5.000,0 900 involved will go to-
ward founding the Brigham hospital ac-
icording to the wishes of the testator The
niriGian infested this provision. The
thea heirs at Jaw and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-31

Italy is soon to celebrate at ASH ,rs
Florence the centenary of a great :raric
Alfieri narrowly escaped being cuiiIotino'9,
in Paris during the Revolution
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-31
Total imports Of

Total imports of
merchandise :. 1874 ,959,SS3 s917, 1884 900
EXPORTS FROM THE UNITED
STATES.
Month of November 1902. 1908.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-31

Total eXports.... s125. 20061S $iGl. 269, 7ai
Eleven Months Ending with November.
Domestic Exports: 1902 1906.
Products Of
Agriculture $l2. els ~ j's1s9 669. 80
Manufactures 80. 31l,lo.5ltE 81, 1922
SisirS .s.,......... 33,22241 N5O7 Oh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-31

sS5.3S6.170 $77.063, 434
ding with November.
1902 1903.
s193, 13oo 90i $193, 314,S25
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-20
GENERAL GRANT
ON THE CANTEEN

Especial to Tho Dlspatch)
WASHINGTON. Sept 19.-tBrigadler-
ia Denartment OF Texas. says in his
annual report to the Secretary OF War,
In discussing courts-martial, that IN a
large number Of cases the apparent mo-
r,t the degrading influences Of drinking
saloons near army posts, and leads up
to q discussion of the canteen question.
OF which he has this to say:
"The abolition of the cantecn feature Of
tho most exchange however radical and
positive be the objections to the light
beverages formerly served therein, may
say, although a total abstalner myself.
IS regarded by me as of vital misfortune
to the military service. Whatever be
the convictions and prejudices Of REFORM
ers on the subject Of temperance. the
fact should be apparent that the best and
surest method OF fostering temperance is
to fight against and oppose all tendency
to excess
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-20
LICKLITER DECLARES
HIMSELF INNOCENT
Makes q. Statement in Regard
toIsbell's Movements.:SaW
Hi. Last at Hdndley.
Where They Lunched &.

Especial to Tho Times-D ispatch.)
A CHARLESTON, VIVA. September
1s.-Frank B. Lickliter, who was arrested
at Staunton, Va, on the charge of MUIR
dering "A. L. tIsbell, of Atlee, whose body
was found In a car OF water melons
shipped to this city. was brought. here
to-day by Officer Smith, of this city. as
sisted by one OF the staunton officers. The
latter having been brought along on a.
count of a runor that trouble might pc
expected at Hinton.
Licklter agreed to come with the ohi-
Ger without requIsition, and the off,
GERS VINO left here last night with the
necessary, papers was passed on the road.
,Lickliter was lodged In the jail to await
preliminary hearing.
Lickliter said his attorneys had told
him not to discuss the affair." but to the
correspondent of The Times-Dispatch he
said: 'The police. no doubt. have some
5circumstantial evidence against me, but
when It comes to trial hope to be able
to show that am absolutely Innocent
Of any crime. The last time saw lsbell
was about II o'clock Friday morning at
Handley. We had left tho car In the
yards and went up to get a lunch. After
eating we walked down to the dispatcher's
Office and Isbell ordered his car sent on
to Charleston. He then went down the
tracks, and I went to the reading room
OF the y. NJ. c. a.. where stayed tn
an east-bound freight came along
boarded it, but later at Thurmond
boarded the through train. and from
there went home to Stanton.
Again heard that an officer was look
ing for me. hunted him UP and gave
myself up to him.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-20
SAW SHOTS FIRED
BY CURTIS JET
Charles Green Gives lmpor,
tant and Sensational
Testimony.
(By Associated Press.)

CYNTHTANA. KY, Sept. 19.-In the
trial of Curtis Jott for the alleged assas-
sinatIon ~ James Cockrlll at Jackson
Ky, the feature to-day was the testimony
of Charles Green, the witness who es-
capped, said he was afraid of being killed
II no testified and was brought here un-
der arrest from Lexington, ny, He tes'
titled that he was about ten feet from
Cockrlll when tho shooting commenced
He and Cockrill both ran Ie saw tho
shots coming In two voleys from the
courthouse window and saw Curtis Jet
firing from the courthouse at cockrlll,
He testified that two other men We're In
the courthouse whom he did not recos,,
nize Witness Green also corronoratel
d, D, Hurst and fifteen other witnesses
Who say that 4mmedlatsly after tho
shooting, Jett came to to the front q the y
r rested its case at s;s0r,A. NJ.
Judge Blanton, tho only attorney for
tho defendant, asked for time until Nom
day 10 consult with and talk with HID
client ind that time was granted. BY
Judge Osborne.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-20
GAMBLERS SHOT DOWN
BY MAYOR OF TOWN
They Were Advancing Upon
His Son withdrawn Knives ltl1I '.
When He Shot With 18th
Good Aim.
, {By AIS late \, ss.)s3


$ FORT SMITH, ATeT September 1s a. -
Judge Russo Il, A1ayorof Cans, i. T., this this
morning shot and instantly killed LED two 70
gamblers of Cherokee blood named 11 Huck
Martin and Jim SPOTS, W no were y, ; adj
Wanclng upon a son Of the Mayor with vii
knives. and with the expressed intention nlt''l
Of cutting his throat B. En-
Mayor Russell sinterferred, and the men 'eSrI
threatened to cut his throat. and advanced
upon him. when he5 fired. Both men l 1ell
In their 5trac ks dead.
Young Russell was city marshal last
year, and ratded gambling house, con-
Quoted by SPOTS and Martin. which is
supposed to have been the cause of the.
attempt upon his life. Young Russell was was
unarmed at the time he was thr ret. tened
with attack.