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Milford chronicle., 1903-12-04
DEsPERApoEs AT EMAUs. Ia.
Held Up Citizens and Terrorized the
BOROUGH Generally.

I ElSlu W ClAilENS anu tGITOIlNCH AHs
Borough Generally.
Allentown, Pa. Dec. 2-The borough
of Emaus. near here, where the post
Office was robbed and three safes were
cracked last weel:, was again visited
by burglars. when five desperadoes
| practically took possession of the
1 place. The entered the borough. fir
ing revolvers and terrorizing the citi-
zens. The sang first went to Krera-
ser's barber shop where they got
shaved and refused to pay. AT three
hotels they ordered drinks, declining
to pay for them. and when the bar
tenders eSrostulated the invaders
drew reyolyers ard b--7~t away. No
one was injured Samuel Rehm was
held Up on the street robbed Of his
money and told to run for his life
which he -. the robbers firing TO
make him travel fast'9
A woman on the street was also held
up and her pur. taken. A little girl
was stopped. the ruGaus taking her
in their arms and ru9ely kissing her.
At this juncturs the single police
man of the borough organized a posse, +
which gave chase 10 the gang The
despe yelled to the posse not to .
come too close or they ould shoot at
the same tine jeering That "Emaus is
a cheap town, with not enough money
in its safes to make cracking them
worth while"
The ru1isns ran along the Perkio,
men railroad as far as Lehigh noun.
tain mile below the borough, ard
hen took to the hills and escaped
Great eScitement prevails among the
1orough's residents, and the fear is ex-
PRESSED that the desperadoes win re
urn. The county is without detcc.
ives.
Milford chronicle., 1903-12-04
RECEIVERS FOR STEEL COMPANY
Susquehanna Could Not Show Finan.
ciaI Eesults Reuuired.

Lancaster, Pa, Dec 1.-P. Eckhart
Slaymaker, Of this city, and C. c.
Kaufman, Of Columbia, have been an
pointed receivers for the Susquehanna
Iron and Steel Company. The appli-
cation for the receiyership was made
some time ago by John O. Denny. of
Columbia, and opposed by the faction
in control, which is headed by Ex-Sen-
ator Charles A. Porter of Philadel-
phia.
After the hearing Judge Lands an
noIncad that he would give the. man
aGen5lf 2ni] the 1st of January to
show ts the court that the business
could be operated on a paying basis.
and ii they failed to do this a receiver
would be appointed Within the past
few d7ys representatives Of the man
asement called On Judge Lands and
stated that they we're willing that a
receiver should be appointed immedi-
ateiy EX-District Attorney Graham.
counsel for the management filed a
statement in which he said they were
convinced they colld not show fnan-
oial condition on January 1 satisfactory
TO the court and therefore prayed that
the receiver be now appointed. The
1oad OF the receivers has not yet been
ivad
Milford chronicle., 1903-12-04
HAS 1900 GASES or TYPHOID
Butler, Pa, at tho Mercy OF a Serious
Epidemic.

EPi5er9ic.
Butler Pa, Nov. 30.-Since the 18th
Of September this town has had over
1900 cases Of tyoaoid fever end 2S
deaths. The state board OF health in
vestigated the cause of the unusual
conditions and issued statement in
which they say the borough oil But.
Ter has been visited with a serious
epidemic of typhoid fever in its vari.
GUS types, and that the cause is the
pollution Of the water used in the
greater part OF tie borough The pol.
luton is clearly traceable to cases Of
typhoid fever IN close proximity to
Thorn Run dam. the reservoir OF the
Butler Water company.
The board found that the premises
surrounding the farm house from
which the fever drainage was carried
into the Thorn Run reservoir had been
thoroughly ditched so no drainage can
now reach the dam.
A meeting of the general relief com.
mittee was held and the finance CON.
mittee reported $4,000 raised. Fifty
cots have been placed in the aban
donel pickle factory near here. and
the residence Of Gobhart Wagner has
been fitted up as a temporary hos.
pitaL In response to appeals, nurses
are arriving on every train but do.
nestle help to wash the clothes and
bedding of the patients is as badly
needed as nurses.
Father L. A. Carroll, who has 125
ever patients in his own congregation.
makes this statement:
The people of Butler are at the
mercy OF typhoid fever We need girls
o work and who know something
bout nursing. As you love God and
our neighbor, come to Buffers as.
istance"
Milford chronicle., 1903-12-04
Lived TWO Days With Bullets In He,r,

Newark, N. j., Dec. Am autopsy
made on the body of Luigi Russoman-
no, who died at his home here, re-
vealed the fact that two bullets had
pierced his heart. The fact that the
man had been shot was discovered by
the undertaken who was called in to
prepare the body for burial, it having
been stated by members of the family
that the man had died natural death.
The police learned that Russomanno
had been shot in a fight in a saloon
on Saturday. that and with two bullets
IN his heart he had walked home and
lived nearly two days.
Milford chronicle., 1903-12-04
MeKinIey sOuvenlrs sem to Porto Rioe

Canton, o.. Dec. 2.-Five thousand
Mckinley memorial souvenirs have
been sent to Porto Rico to aclnowl-
edge the payment of $4,000 by the
school children of that country. A
large shipment will soon be sent to
Cuba.
Milford chronicle., 1903-12-04
earmany ReeoanIzea Panama.


Washington, Dec L-Germany has
recognized the Republic Of Panama as
a sovereign and independent state.
Baron Won Dem Observation-Disclosures
first secretary of embassy and charge
dahaires, addressed a note to M
Bunau-Varilla, the minister from Pan
anna, informing him that the German
government having received his noti-
ncatlon OF the creation of the new re-
public and his formal assurances that
Panama assumed and would execute
all obligations contained in the trea4-
les between Germany and Columbia So
far as they effected territory over
which Panama is now sovereign. His
majesty. the emperor ana king. ex-
tended full recognition to the new re- /
public and best wishes for its pros
perity and long life.
Lost Reason Strangely Restored.
Portland. Me, Dec. 2-Charles f
Libby. Of Scarboro, who five months
ago lost his reason and for two weeks
wandered through the woods in a de-
nented condition. has been restored to
reason in a peculiar manner. A pile
IF wood fell upon him, inhicting a Sc ]
'ere wound on his head and causing
he blood clot, which had formed on
us brain because of a fall sustained
i've months ago, to pass away He is
low once more in possession of his
mental faculties.
Fear Of Smallpox Empties Car v
Altoona, Pa, Dec. 2.-WiIliam Mes ?
elrod, wife, babe and sister. of n
'oungstown, O., were taken off way t
assenger train on the Pennsylvania p
abroad here. suffering with smallpox. b
hey boarded the train at Tyrone. aBd Il
hen doctor informed the conductor T
lat they had smallpox the other pas h
7ngers fled from the car They were o.
'moyed to the pest house and the car IL
sinfected. Ii
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1903-06-11
The COMMENCEMENT.

The commencement exercises at
this place closed Tuesday night, and
not only was 10 well attended by the
people OF the town. but was honored
by the presence Of great number
Of people from all over the county.
The Baccalauseate sermon was
preached by the Rev. Hibbs. Of Will
hamsburg. Ky. and was compli-
mented by all who heard IT, The
literary address was made by Capt.
j r Bullitt. Of Big Stone Gap, who
chose for his subject. The Public
school" lie handled his subject in
a scholery. manner IL not only met
the requirements as to Ideal facts.
but had in it enough humor in it to
greatly delight his audienee.-PsR-
njngioa Gap Times
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1903-06-11
ODD FELLOWS SERMON

Ca Sunday. June l4th. at $50
p m. Rev. D. VI. Austin will preach
an Odd Fellow sermon in the Chris
tiau Church All members Of Inter.
mont Lodge. No. "a. are requested
10 be present. and a cordial invitation
is extended to the public. All neigh
boring lodges are invited TO attend
aud join in celebrating memorial day.
Members of IhtermOnt Lodge are
requested to meet in lodge room at
o O'Clock P. m. on Sunday.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1903-06-11
BIG SANDY Boom.

Mere than one hundred sswmill
outfts have been shipped into the
upper Big Sandy valley during the
past ,ix months ssd large number
are yet a. Whitehouse Awaiting
transportation The boom that is
now on in The valley has created a
great demandlor lumber. and Timber
dealers cannot begin 70 supply the
demand.-Ashiand (Ky) IndspSad-
elif.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1903-06-11

There was a good game of baseball
between Stonega and Big Stone Gap
on Saturday afternoon which was
stopped by a heavy rain in the
eighth inning
The score stood 6 60 4 Boa favor Of
Big, stone Gap. when the game ended
The Stonega men played good bal.
and IL is % be hoped the game will
be- played over
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1903-06-11
LOCAL ITEMS.

water 40 che Drug Store.
Patterson Of Harvey
r.rrh. tho ronol,r Norton
rta r.,r sav. In town on
.- week
Adam. s>
'''
y o'o"'s' ts"'
. iiors.ey went Co Piuevi.le.
81. N o.. Wolfe. Skecu Building,
.. lump ume.
Ts,i.r .rr,.tSton, Gan
' uth Typhoid fever.
lu. T HYATT .f I,,..
ovn lsst ,e.t nm rro-
.I. Drug Store +. the place to rot
.a ,.at.rani i,e r,.,p, tl.1.e
a-. .aeu1inr fsw 3.,- in
ga. visiting relative. o.3 f,i.,l.
man If Iansstillr,,s IN ,o,,n
Thursday
.
~ h. Nl.oourn amt children
a.ast.a Can tbi- Week
g''o'' anu VIE leit last
'7''' lot ennsy wanna where
"'- spend some time visiting
u
81 '''e' returned 'ae
.'N from N'Si'in z trends
Jap ""'e eng Hef-
81 Things MIGHT one,ator A.
i -epo' az ,nls place Is
4 'o'N' al " i'ii"ms00rg'
w Chiids, Of Ridgeway, Pa.
dent Of the Extract Works. at
'' ~ 'n Gown TINS week.
.Aa subject for the morning ser
az Trinity Methodist Church on
day, June IA, will be "No Mis-
a' no Christ"
sSrenrtb and ,;.,o- ann. ~, ...a
i f-5.'I5.-Ha s'soT come oil good
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1903-06-11

Two Louisville weddings this
month, Of interest 90 Big Stone Gap
people. Miss Mary Macaulev. who
had visited the Misses Fox here. was
married last Saturday 90 Dr. Letch-
worth Smith. of New York City
Mr.. peyton Randolph Harrison. who
made his home here for number OF
wears, viii be married % Miss Emily
Wheat on che L2rd.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1903-06-11

have opened an establishment; in
the room adjoining the telephone ex-
change, in the Ayers Building. - here
am prepared 20 clean and press
gentlemen's clothing IN first class
style. An work guaranteed. Give
me trial MAcx P,rroS
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1903-06-11

Lilburn Rsmev. who WAS shot By
Drayton Saiyer a few days ago. died
Sunday afternoon, and was buried
Monday. lie was shot through the
head, and It WAS a surprise TO his
friends that he lived for more than a
week.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1903-06-11

Misses Ret,a and Mamie Perry. Of
Big Stone Gap. and Miss Phipps. Of
Clintwooi. charming Young lsdie.
returning home from Virginia Iusti-
stute at Bristol. stopped in Gas City
Thursday evening 20 visit the family
Of !. b. Giiley.-Gatc Citg Herald.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1903-06-11

Capt Tucker is opening coal
banks in the Poor Fork country
Harlan (Kg.) Enterprise.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1903-06-11

Elkanah Pennington, prominent
citizen Of Dryden. was in town
Tuesday.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1903-06-11
A Card Of Thanks.

We thank the people Of Big Stone Cap and
adjoining towns for the liberal patronage
shown us during our millinery opening. All
orders will receive my prompt and special
attention, and assure you we will keep our
store supplied with the newest and best in
all our lines Help us to make this our best
season.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1903-06-11

Head Sloan 4 Taylor buy sash
and doors by che carload and are
prepared 60 give you special prices
ON them CAN and sec them.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1903-06-11
FOR SALE.

We have for sale .hay. chop and
corn at reasonable prices. Call and
see as. We are also dealers in coal.
j. B. PATTERsos & Co.
Fen ssm
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1903-06-11

. w Thoma, has been down Go
Big Stone Cap this and last week
executing % very hne piece ~ paper
hanging ana decorating for ID B.
Vent
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1903-06-11

Don't forget the Drug Store whsn
you want ice cream and soda water
the best that can be- made.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-07-22
EaEa "a FL En- "a e "a "a FL Es Ea e

Wanted-A good, servicable,
young work horse. Chas. wotter 95
Mrs. Mai Webb aud little sons Of
III Paso, are guests Of Mrs w. H..
Webb
Clean up sale at Coulter. this
week. 1874
Mrs W r. Thompson Of Pales-
tine is visiting her mother, Mrs. f..
G. Zennatti
You get sure enough butter when
you order from us. Clarke q Foun-
tain. 1876
James Cooper, J f. Butler and
Frank Clarke have gone on "a trip 70
Amarillo.
Special six days sale at Coulter's
this week. 1874
Walter Knox, who has been sick
for some time, is able 10 sit up and
h improving nicely
Mrs. Willis aud daughters have re-
turned from Marlin. Mrs. Willis il
much improved In health.
August Nelson and wife OF Hous-
ton, after "A visit 10 relatives here,
went to Bremond yesterday.
Mrs. hattie McJunkin aud chill
dreu ~ Houston are guests Of Mr.
and Mrs sam X. henderson
Jim Matthews and Wesley Chill
dress Of Madison county, were bere
yesterday en route 10 Marlin
Fresh butter on ice. The best.
Clarke 4 Fountain 1875
Mr. aud Mr. j. J. Mitchell Of
Mart are here visiting Mrs Mitch
ellis parents Capt. and Mrs W a..
Wiley.
a big crowd spent the day fishing
yesterday at the mouth Of the Little
Brazos They had "a fine barbecue
dinner.
You can see good show every
night this week, with plenty Of ice
water and fans 20 keep you cool at
the opera house. Summer prices.
70. % and 30 cents
julie Allen wants all his old friends
and customers 10 call And see him at
the City Shaving Parlor, the best
place la Bryan for a shave pa
employ three drst-class timers,
pipe cutters and plumbers, your work
done ON short notice and at reason
able prices. All work guaranteed.
Phone ii6. j. Allen Myers. la5
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-07-22

W. l.. Zulch was here from Willow
hole yesterday and returns today
accompanied by Mr.. aud Mrs Pow
ell Winter, and Mrs J b thinner
man
Fresh cakes In air tight tins DC
per pound Clarke q Fountain. 1876
Mrs W + Gibbs and little sons,
Conn and Willie, will leave today
for Madisonvillc to spend some time
with relatives.
One gross Mouse Traps received
at Coulter'sg 1874
The Rose Mayo Stock Company
gave another good performance with
pleasing specialties last night, pre-
seuting The Vagabond' The bill
tonight will be Among the Pines. ~
Midsummer special sale at Nor
woods, Wednesday, July % "a
You will be surprised how com.
Portable you can make yourself with
the free ice water and fans at the
opera house. Go out aud see the
show and enjoy yourself.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Fielder aud lit
tie daughter OF Giddings, arrived
yesterday and are guests Of Dr. and
Mrs. Paul NJ. Raysor. They will
make their home here, Mr.. Fielder
being In the cotton business with
Capt. Geo. W. smith.
Norwood's Special sale Wednes-
day. 1914
II Park, W l. Clark. o l. Dem
man, Buster Harris, Jim Matthews
Wesley Childrcss, w G Crownover.
Will Swimmer Mart Evans. HF WI
Hanson aud wife, w o Grice and
others were here from Madison
county yesterday
As July - falls on Tuesday of next
week, and ! will therefore be Ia
Waco attending the meeting Of the
A. q L. W grand lodge, members
of the different orders due me for
their assessments will please see me
this week, and for their convenience
/ will remain at my Office Saturday
night until 1880 p. m VIII then go
10 supper and return by $3.50 to re-
main until 1000 p. m.
Joe Is Reed
Mr.. T. w. Higgs brought IN from
his farm yesterday an open boil OF
cotton and stated that the weevils
were not doing any great damage to
II yet. He counted nineteen
grown bolls on one stalk, and says
IL is all we'll fruited. This cotton Is
tended by woodley Jones, colored.
Misses drop stitch hose-l00
pair 25 cent kind for IS cents at
Norwood's Wednesday, July %. "a
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-07-22
Ia q. n. SCHEDULE.
.s.trrrtf ,s.sssr. uruarsra
Local Neser

Mrs l.. Tiebout is visiting In Waco.
Bev Tucker visited Calvert yer
terday
Ice Cream soda DC. Halls Drug
store. 1914
! John N Cs,dwell went To Houston
Rday.
FIRE peach ,ream. Halls Soda
nntain. lei
- Ohm Ettle left for New Orleans
yesterday
J. a. Chew left yesterday for
Montgomery
6. W. Beard Of Edge was iu the
Petty yesterday;
sam Denersoh Of wellborn, was IN
De city yesterday M
Miss Lila shelburne T. visiting rel
yhtlves at independence
Mr. and Mrs August 'rinzel were
here from Kurten yesterday.
Miss Lizzie Wilcox returned from
visit to Navasota yesterday
q. l.. Denman OF Madison county,
was here yesterday en route % san
Saba.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-07-22
Galveston Houston.

For trains passing Bryan Satur.
day July 25th, 1886 p. M, 4:04
p. M, and Sunday morning July
26th 2:20 a. m, II. & T. c. will
sell round trip tickets, Galveston
fare $500; Houston, fare $l.75.
Limit, good to leave Galveston as
late as 700 p. m, Monday, July
9th. Limit, good To leave Hous.
ton as late as 100 a, m. train July
2sth, 1903.
W, s. WILSON, Agent.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-07-22
Office Hours Bryan Postoiiiee.

WEEK DAys:-General Delivery,
Registry and Money Order business
opens at n. m. and closes at q p. m.
Mails for midnight trains are clos
ed at 9p. m.
SUNDAY Hours: Open az lO:SO 20
II a. m. and from l:i5 To 4:i5 p. m
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-14
THEY DON'T LIKE
ISTHMIAN ROUTE
-
Prominent Contractors, and Engi-
neers Express Themselves as
Favoring Nicaragua Canal.
Engineering Difficulties Are Much
Greater on the Isthmus-Ru-
mors of War Continue.

New York, Sept 14.-Edward f. Cragin,
who recently returned from making q
thoro examination of both Panama and
Nicaragua canal routes, has written a long
letter to President Roosevelt in which he
says:
Having been requested to write to you
in relation to the Importance Of the
promptest action possible in connection
with the isthmian canal. I beg to state
day. AS you will understand after read
ing this letter. I sincerely trust that no
extensions Of any kind will be made to
Colombia I stand ready to substantiate
all the statements here made.
"a Well-knoWn engineer who has stud
led carefully and in person both routes
has said that the difference can be put
in a rough way as follows: In Nicaragua
you work with nature, III Panama you
| work against nature
II had the honor not long ago of taking
thru the entire length OF both routes a
party Of distinguished contractors and
engineers who had constructed practically
the entire Chicago drainage canal and
| other Of the greatest works in this coun-
try. They were clear and unanimous In
their statements that the engineering
propositions in Nicaragua were large, but
not new. They were willing to contract
to construct the work for q. given sum.
AS regards Panama however, the
were new and unsolved problems thai
| would prevent them from making a def
mite figure for all divisions Of the work
These practical contra ctors, who were
willing to back their opinions by theil
regulations and cash, were not willing tt
make bids on some features Of the Pan.
anna canal, but were willing to bid on al
| the divisions of the Nicaragua canal"
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-14
. WHAT COLOMBIA WANTS
State Department Receives Brief Of Com.
mIttee Canal Bill.

State Department Receives Brief OF Com
mlttee Canal Bill.
Washington, Sept. 14.-The state de-
partment has received a cab1egram from
Minister Beaupre at Bogota summarizing
Colombian congress by the committee re-
Gently appointed to study the condition
upon which the construction Of the Pana-
ma canal could be authorized. The main
provisions by the committee are:
First--Approved Of the action of the senate In
rejecting the Hay-Herran treaty.
Second-Author1ty to be given to the president
to conclude treaties for canal, or to contract
for canal with private parties, subject to the
rights of the. companies.
Third-The Panama Railway company, to be
permitted to transfer it's property, all existing
obligations to be assumed by the purchaser In
GLIDING the annual payment of $25O,OO and the
surrender of the property to Colombia in 1857.
Fourth-The canal company to be permitted
to transfer It's rights and property on payment
of $1O,00O,0o0 to the government Of Colombia.
Fifth-Authority to be given to the president
of Colombia to make the following concessions
and conditions:
Lease Of the canal zone for 100 years, moi
including therein the cities of Panama and Colon
Annual rental therefor, until 1867, to be $780,,
900. Lease renewals every hundred years. with
increase of 25 per centum in the rental for each
succeeding 100 year period. Neutrality Of the
canal and recognition Of Colombian sovereignty
over the whole territory and the Inhabitants
thereof. Mixed tribunals only in the canal
zone. Police and sanitary commissions to be
exclusively Colombian. A time limit to be
fixed for the completion of the canal and works
sixthLColombia to receive from the con
tracing government 100000 on the ex
change Of ratifcations of the treaty.
Seventh regulations to be made fixing the
conditions of purchase of private company.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-14
DIES IN CHAIR
Spanish War Veteran Is Electro.
cuted for Murder of Auburn
Prison Guard.


Auburn, N. Y, Sept. 14.-Clarence Egg
nor Of Buffalo was to-day put to death in
the electric chair for the murder Of
Archibald Benedict, a keeper in Auburn
prison.
Egnor was a convict and had more than
once been punished by Benedict for dis
obedience. On Jan 8, 1901, Benedict rep
rimanded Egnor for talking to another
armed himself with an iron bar and laid
in wait for the keeper. When Benedict
passed him Egnor sprang from behind and
dealt him a crushing blow on the head,
fracturing the skull
The victim sank to his knees when
Egnor espied the butt of his revolver
protruding from his hip pocket, which
he seized and shot Benedict in the back
Of the head. Death was instantaneous.
Egnor then surrendered to the prison au-
thorities. Egnor was 26 years of age and
served in the war with Spain under an
other name.