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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Lew Gage and
family of Athens, spent Sunday
in Logan as the guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. N. Slater.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Mr.. and Mrs. willard Webb
and son after a visit with relati-
YES in Logan left Saturday for
their home in Toledo.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Mrs. Petty and daughter Emma
spent several days Of last week in
Lancaster the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Vern Bowen.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Misses Nell and Maud McMani-
gal and Ruth Henderson will leave
Monday for Wooster to take q
course in music.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Mrs. Rev. Boyer and child of
Princeton, New Jersey, are visit
ing her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Mclaughlin of Logan.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Mr.. Frank Kittsmiller was down
from Mansfield to see his wife
and new baby Christmas. The
babe was two or three weeks old
before it's dad saw it, and Frank
says every one of those hours was
year long and full Of anguish.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Mrs. Warren Bennett and daugh-
ter Fern of jackson, came Monday
to visit her mother, Mrs. j. F.
Kline.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Mr.. anb Mrs. Ed Sanderson Of
Hillsboro Ohio are spending the
holidays with Mr.. Sanderson's
parents.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Miss Ruth Bishop entertained
the young ladies sewing circle
Tuesday evening in honor Of Mrs.
CARRIER Of Greenville.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Miss Lottie McCourtney re-
turned home Saturday from Zanes-
Vile after attending the funeral
Mrs. Newton Friend (nee Miss
Maggie Rarrick.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Mr.. and Mrs. H Henry Heigleheimer
of Columbus spent a few days here
the guests Of her parents Mr.. and
Mrs. Mattox.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Mrs. Florence Young and son of
Corning spent Thursday in Logan
the guest of her sister Mrs Kessler.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

. Misc Ella Rochester of Cincin-
natti was called to Logan last
week by the death of her mother.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Smith and son
Albert of Corning are visiting his
mother Of Logan and also Mr.. and
Mrs. Weitsel.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Mrs. Will Henderson and fam
lily Of Mansfield, O., are visiting
her sister, Mrs. Geo. Schaffer.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Mr.. Isaac Stiers of Kansas City
is.. visiting his brother Mr.. Wilbert
Stirs of Logan.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Mr.. Warren Gage was a busi-
ness visitor to Columbus one day
this week.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Mr.. Harry Jourgensmier gave q
watch meeting Wednesday evening
in honor of his Freshman class.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01
News About Your Friends,
AS it is Gathered in by Our Busy Band of
Local Writers.

Mr.. Ed Vail and wife of Colum-
bus are visiting his parents in
Logan.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Mr.. Andy Mitchell Of New
Straitsville, was a Logan visitor
Monday.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Miss Estella Webb spent We'd
nesday and Thursday Of this week
ut Orbiston.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Mrs. Otto Davis of Columbus is
visiting her parents Mr.. and Mrs.
Meese.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Miss Ida Eisele of Lancaster is
spending few weeks at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Hartley.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Miss Angley Graham returned
home this week after a visit with
friends and relatives at jackson.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Miss Emma Westenhaver en-
tertained the Married Ladies
Whist Club Friday evening.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Miss Joice Bowen of Union
Furnace came Friday to make a
visit with Logan friends.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Mr.. Geo Gladman attended the
funeral of his father at Gibson
vile, Monday of this week.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Valley Wright and
family of Murry City spenU Sunday
in Logan visiting relatives.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Fox spent
Sunday in Athens the guest of
Mrs. Walsh.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Miss Myrtle Morgan entertained
the Freshman Glass Friday even
ing with a grab bag.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Mrs. Meyer Of Burnes, o., spent
q few days last week the guest of
Mrs. Ida Collins.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Mrs. Bert Harrington returned
home Monday after a visit with
relatives in Columbus.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01
Piano Tuner.

In Logan until Jan. 20. Orders
taken by mail or phone No. 12o.
8. 8. BRIeHF.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Mr.. Elmer Golden of Athens
spent Sunday in Logan the guest
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Sunderland.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Mr.. Herman Behaut, of Green
vile, has been spending the holi-
days with his mother and sisters.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Mr.. Virgil Lowry entertained
the "Twice Five Club" Monday
evening at the Rempel Honse.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Mr.. Sam Moore of Cleveland,
is spending several weeks in Lo-
gan with his family.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Miss Estella Walsh of Athens
spent New Years with the Misses
Florence and Lala Fox.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Mr.. Price of Lancaster, was a
Logan visitor few days Of last
week.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Mrs. Ruth Gould is visiting her
daughter this week at Pittsburg,
Pa.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Beginning December 25th, 1902,
and continuing until July lst,
1908, with every 2bc worth of
goods bought Of us we will give
free chance on $4,000 in Gold.
Twenty-ons grand prizes divided
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Dennis of Sugar
Grove, visited friends in Logan a
few days of last week.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Judge and Mrs. Wright visited
in Columbus Tuesday.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Mr.. Tom Haley, Marshal at New
Straitsville, was in town Monday.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Mr.. Charley Downey of Colum-
bus is visiting relatives in Logan.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

DR.. Rouch of Lancaster spent
Sunda with his brothers of.Logan.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Mr.. Winfield johnson of Nell
sonyille, spent Thursday in Logan
with his parents.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Miss Emma Floyd entertained
the eucher club Tuesday evening
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Miss Ida Steinman, teacher at
the Reform Farm at Lancaster is
home on visit.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Maloney's Wedding Day at the
Opera House Jan. eth,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Mr.. Ed Hartley was Sunday
visitor in Columbus.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

The Domestic club met Thursday
of this week at the home of Mrs.
DR.. Aplin.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Mr.. Luke Lehman was a business
visitor to Columbus last Friday.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Mr.. Tibbot of Saganaw Michigan
was the Sunday guest of Miss Vir-
ginia Welty.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Mr.. Harley Robinett of Hayden
Vile was Logan visitor Friday.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Mr.. Will Jones of Wellston was
u Logan visitor Friday.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Mr.. Ed. Tedrow spent Friday in
Jacksonville.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Collins of
New York City, are visiting re-
latives in Logan.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Mr.. Joe B.rinn of Murry City
was Logan visiter Friday last.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Mr.. John Graham of Columbus
was Xmas visitor in Logan.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Mr.. Percy Sanderson Of Colum-
bus spent Sunday in Logan.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Mr.. Jack Mcbride OF Columbus
Is homo on a short visit.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Miss Ethel Elliot Of Lancaster,
is visiting Kiss Grace Taylor.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

The Antiques met Thursday at
the home of Mrs. T. B. Baker.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Mrs. Margerett Belt of Columbus
spent Thursday with her sister Mrs.
Judge Wright.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Miss Norma Edmonson of Co.
lumbus spent Thursday with the
Misses Hartley.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Miss Mabel Hills, of Columbus,
was the NewYears guest of Miss
Beatrice Smith.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo Mickle of
Springfield are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Hartman.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Mrs. A. H. Brooke entertained
the Thimble and Art Club Wednes-
day afternoon.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Mr.. Geo Andrews of Lancaster
was y Sunday visitor in Logan.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

Mr.. Ed. Tedrow spent Friday In
Nelsonville.
Mr.. Ed Hartley was Sunday
visitor in Columbus.
Judge and Mrs. Wright visited
in Columbus Tuesday.
Maloney's Wedding Day at the
Opera House Jan. eth,
Mr.. Will Jones of Wellston was
= Logan visitor Friday.
Mr.. Jack Mcbride OF Columbus
Is home on short visit.
Mr.. Percy Sanderson Of Colum-
bus spent Sunday in Logan.
Miss Ethel Elliot Of Lancaster,
is visiting Hiss Grace Taylor.
-
Mr.. John Graham of Columbus
was Xmas visitor in Logan.
The Antiques met Thursday at
the home of Mrs. T. B. Baker.
Mr.. Geo Andrews of Lancaster
was Sunday visitor in Logan.
Mr.. Joe B,rinn of Murry City
was Logan visiter Friday last.
Mr.. Luke Lehman was business
visitor to Columbus last Friday.
Mr.. Harley Robinett Of Hayden
vile was Logan visitor Friday.
Miss Emma Floyd entertained
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

publisher DEMOCRAT.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-01-01

I Mr.. Ed Vail and wife of Column
bus are visiting his parents in
Logan.
The Domestic club met Thursday
Of this week at the home of Mrs.
DR.. Aplin.
Mr.. Tibbot of Saganaw Michigan
was the Sunday guest of Miss Vir-
ginia Welty.
Miss Norma Edmonson of Co.
lumbus spent Thursday with the
Misses Hartley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo Mickle of
Springfield are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Hartman.
Mrs. Margerett Belt of Columbus
spent Thursday with her sister Mrs.
Judge Wright.
Mrs. A. H. Brooke entertained
the Thimble and Art Club Wednes-
day afternoon.
Miss Mabel Hills, of Columbus,
was the NewYears guest of Miss
Beatrice Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Collins of
New York City, are visiting re-
latives in Logan.
Miss Ida Steinman, teacher at
the Reform Farm at Lancaster is
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26

! highest the greatest progress is being
made in all departments of human ac
tivity and civilized advancement.
England forged to the front indus
trially under the trades unions which
have existed in that country for 10C
years. If England is now losing ground
it is due to her lack of natural re-
sources. No country with little or nc
land can hope to successfully compete
with a country whose natural re-
sources and fertile land is unlimited
If nature has been unkind to England
and her statesmen, business men and
reckless spectators have made mis-
takes and something happens, the
blame is at once placed at the doors
of the trades unions"
Labor Notes.
Labor unions are making great pro.
gress in Tennessee, Georgia and other
southern states.
The United Textile Workers, just
one year old, have added 1880 to thei1
membership during that time.
Chicago machinists are considering
the erection of hospital for the ben
eft of members of their craft.
Street railway men of Knoxville
Tenn. have won a complete victory
after a strike extending over year
The headquarters of the Brother
hood of Carpenters and Joiners OF
America will be moved to IndianaDo.
lis.
1t is said that the Brotherhood OF
Locomotive Engineers has decided to
affiliate with the American Federation
of Labor
The International Longshoremens
union has now the second largest un
ion in the United States, having more
than 100000 members.
Colorado in two years has increased
the membership of trade unions over
100000 There are now 424 unions, as
against 2S3 two years ago, and a rol
of $4,000 in the state.
The Western Central Labor union
of Seattle, Wash, is taking the initia
tive against the employment of girls
as messengers by the Western Union
Telegraph Co. in that city,
The Typographical union now con
trolls the mechanical departments in
$500 pants and has contracts with 81
PEI cent of the newspapers in the
American Publishers association.
The United Garment Workers viii
endeavor to abolish the encroach
ments of the Chinese in their work
There are now 5000 Cinnamon in Sar
Francisco employed as cutters and
tailors.
The Republic Iron and Steel Co. is
now at work upon a plan by which al
employees will share in the profits. AS
there are 10000 men in the employ Of
the company, the venture is the larg
est of the kind ever attempted in the
country.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
PATRIOTISM.

Washington Post: Clarence S. OAR
row, the brilliant and cratic Chicago
lawyer, author and orator, who is
counsel for the United Mine Workers,
has some ideas that do not appeal to
conservative citizens, or even to the
average American. In a recent adj
dress to the Russian Revolutionary
Aid society in Philadelphia he said
he was looking forward to the time
when the people in Moscow will be
holding public meetings for the liber.
alton of America, as we are holding
one tonight for the liberty of Russia. .
And he followed that with the decla-
ration that there is something higher
than patriotism; it is justice. Men
should condemn their own country
sooner than any other. Patriotism
makes tyrants.
That is not wholesome doctrine, al
though the legal right to proclaim it
is unquestionable. Men may lawfully
say many words and do many acts that
lead less discreet persons to commit
unlawful acts. When Mr. Darrow is
at horne he is permitted to address the
inmates of Cook county Jail in man.
ner calculated to convince them that
it is not their fault, but their misfor
tune, that they are locked up.
Patriotism-love of country-is an
almost universal trait, and it does not
get it's best exemplification in the ex
ample of those who seem to take de
light IN abusing their country. 1t is
not true-it is outrageously false-thai
patriotism makes tyrants" in this
country. But patriotism" of the
brand that Mr.. barrow exploits makes
traitors. Fortunately we have not
much of it in stock; hence there are
few Americans who are looking for
ward TO the time when the people il
Moscow will he holding public meet
ings for the liberation of America"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
MAJOR LACEY POINTS THE WAY.

Burlington Hawk-Eye-Congres
Lacey of Iowa. in an address at Phil
adelphia the other evening, gave a fin
ishing touch to the quietus that has
been lately administered to the Iowa
idea. He said in that address, which is
printed in full elsewhere:,
1--WE do not need any Pennsylvania
idea, New York idea, Kansas idea or
Iowa idea. What we should and must
stand for is the national republican
idea which will be content with moth
ing less than the protection and the
successful operation of all the indus
tries of our country. Let other par
ties appeal to the prejudices Of local
interests
Thus Major Lacey, whose republi-
canism is unquestioned on any point
of party policy, strikes keynote
which the Iowa partisans can, with
perfect loyalty to all principles, ap-
prove. 1t voices the sentiment in this
state that has marked the rapid
wane of the ridiculous idea" heralded
to the world by Walter Wellman. 1t
is an utterance which will stand I'M
challenged now, even by the independ-
ent press of the state. So marked is
the change in the sentiment On this
subject in Iowa that Major Lacey is
able thus to make such a public utter
| ance without the round of criticisms
from the idea" press which surely
| would have greeted him two months
ago.
The Hawk-Eye notes this change of
sentiment with deep satisfaction. 1t
has never for one instant doubted the
sincerity or honesty of those republi
can papers or speakers who have Civ
en- the new light" their support. 1t
| has simply contended that they We're
wrong in their way of viewing the
matter. The Iowa republican press is
a steadfast unity on the great princi
pies of republicanism and now that the
| mirage of the idea" has faded from
view the substantial features of the
| political landscape are once more
boldly and Enthusiastically defined.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26


entirely different class now coming in.
He gave the number of immigrants
from England, Ireland and Germany
between 1871 and 1850 as 1,247, 437,
while in 1900 this had dwindled down
to 64,426. Between 1871 and 1850 but
2,526 immigrants came from Russia,
Poland, Austria-Hungary and Italy,
and in 1900 this class of immigration
had swelled to 334,643. In speaking
of the deterioration of the class of i'm
migrants, he said: "ln this class there
is moral contagion, physical conta-
gion and anarchy coming into the
country The time has come when
we must stop it. We do not want
more but better class of people"
Prof. De Notes closing injunction. his
plea for posterity," was keep away
from evil; cleaye to the good"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
FOR LIGHT BATTER Y
Ottumwa May Have New Com
pany in Iowa National Guard.
ADJUTANr GENERAL pETlTlONED
Local Militiamen Taking Steps to In.
aeurate Second Arm of Military Ser
vice Here-ouestion Hinges on Per.
mission of Adjutant General Byers.

The first company of light battery to
be organized in the state will be
formed here soon if the permission of
the adjutant general is secured. A
movement was started yesterday
among militiamen in this city, looking
toward the creation of such an organi
cation, and letter was mailed to Adj
jutant General Byers, asking permits
sion to form the battery. 1t is under
stood that there are a number of men
interested in the guard movement who
have expressed a strong willingness
to enter the battery should it be form
ed. The matter will be pushed pend
ing the reply of the adjutant general,
and if his permission is granted it is
thought that the plans will have been
completed and the organization at
once launched. If the plan is carried
out it will give Ottumwa two compa-
MES in the Iowa national guard, with
the Fifty-fourth regimental band.
No Artillery in State.
There are now no companies of artil-
lery in the state, while many of the
neighboring states are equipped with
both artillery and light battery COM
panleS. The expense would not be
heavy, as the only pieces carried
would be four rapid fire guns. How
ever, the question hinges on the an
swer of Adjutant General Byers, and
nothing can be done in the matter I'M
til his permission can be secured.
Company G Growing.
Conditions were never better in the
Iowa national guard than at present.
In Ottumwa the movement is expert
encing a healthy growth and company
G is enlisting many new recruits.
There are now fifty-one members in
Captain Caughlan's company, many of
whom are veterans of the Spanish
American war, and 1t is thought that
this number will have been increased
to sixty-fve, the maximum, before the
regimental camp next summer.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
RICHARDS TO RETURN.
Ii is Stated That He Has Been in
Hiding Near Omaha.

"a 10 SsosCo tHdt TIC T1dS DECEIT III
Hiding Near Omaha.
From Wednesdays Daily.
After making successful escape
into the southwest, taking trip into
Old Mexico and later returning to
Omaha where he is said to have been
IN concealment for the past two weeks,
William A. Richards, .ex-deputy Unit
ed States marshal, who is accused Of
having been implicated in the Ham
1lton holdup, WILL tomorrow, or with
IN few days at most, appear in Des
Moines with an old friend and later
go to Knoxville, where it is claimed
he will produce evidence necessary to
refute all the charges made against
him, according to reliable information
received in this city today.
1t is stated that during the past few
days in which Richards, who is well
known in this city, has been in hiding
in the vicinity of Omaha, that he has
been carrying on communication with
his relatives aid friends and has been
making preparations to take this step.
Though there have been rumors of
this action from various sources and
in various communities in which Rich
ards was known, it is learned from a
reliable source that Richards will on
his return to Des Moines be accompa-
MED by d. l.. Sewer, of Stuart, with
whom it is believed he has been in
communication for a considerable
length of time.
Will Plead Not Guilty.
1t is stated by the Courier's infor-
mant that Richards will go to Knox
vile to meet the accusations that
have been made against him, that he
will enter plea of not guilty as it is
claimed that he has secured evidence
which will give a complete account of
his movements and whereabouts on
the night of the holdup of the Sullivan
family at Hamilton.
His Disappearance.
1t is learned authoritatively that
Richards was last seen in st. Joseph
Mo-, as was stated in the Courier sew.
eral days ago, he having left that
city for the southwest.
According to the story of his travels
he was in Creston on Tuesday after
the robbery, and, from there he is said
to have gone to Omaha and later re
| turned to Hamilton.
From there he purchased Scalper,s
! ticket for the southwest and spent
some time in Texas and Old Mexico
Would Square Shortage.
Since his return to this country ii
| is stated that Richards has been in
communication with his friends and
has been endeavoring to fix up some
trouble with the court in Des Moines
in connection with his shortage as ad
ministrator of the estate of his wife's
father.
1t is stated that the alleged shortage
amounts to between $1,000 and $1,000
and it is believed by his friends tina
he will be enabled to meet the def
cheney.
1t is stated by those who are bes
acquainted with the case that upor
the return of Richards all the myster.
that has surrounded the case and his
disappearance will be cleared up.