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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-14
Bank Teller Commits Suicide.

St. Louis, Sept. 14-Joseph Schil-
ling. a teller in the Lafayette bank,
owner of several saloons and mem
Der of one of the best known German
families in the city. suicided this
morning. The cause is unknown.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-14

IMPROVED
AT Beirut. Says Minis
ter Leishman.
A new GOVERNOR IN CHARGE
War Between Bulgaria and Turkey
Seems lnevitabIe-Powers to
Be Neutral.
A new GOVERNOR IN CHARGE

Washington, Sept. 14.-Admiral
Cotton cables from Beirut under
Saturdays date as follows:
Il have exchanged very satisfac-
tory visits with the new governor
general. He has taken personal
charge Of the Magelseen case. The
chief Of police has been ieposed, IS
persons, including the principals in
the disturbances a week ago have
been arrested. Beirut is quiet. The
new administration inspires conf
dence. The former governor has gone
to COnstantinOple.'
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-14
TRAIN cOLLIDEs WITH WAGON.

Terre Haute, Sept. 1.-THE New
4 mile a minute struck a wagon at a
grade crossing three miles east Of
here this morning, killing both occu-
pants and the horses. The dead are
Miss Kate Dilby and Frank Miller,
both of Terre Haute.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-14
Designation of Philippine Money.

Washington, Sept. 14.-Governor
Taft has issued an executive order
setting forth as a mark to designate
the new Philippine money the letter
"P' with two vertical lines through
the upper portion.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-14
BRITISH
CABINET
Held al fpoch-M|aking
Session Today.
(HAilBFRLAIN'S TARIFF SCHEME
Under scussion-Balfour Proposes
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
May Resign.

London, Sept. 1.-THE cabinet met
ttis afternoon for what promises to
lie an epoch making session. Cham
Jarlains preferential tariff scheme
will he acted upon. The general Opi1l-
ion is that Premier Balfour will act
=. geacemaher and cause the adop-
.au Of q compromise course. If not
an. ii comes to vote Chamberlain S
ANTAGONISTS wilI probably be compell-
ed 10 resign. There. was a slight nos
r.a demonstration by street crowd
when Chamberlain arrived.
The cabinet adjourned at G, but
nothing was given out.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-14
POSTAL THIEVES SURRENDER,

New York, Sept. 14.-McGiehghan
and Huntington, who were indicted
for postal frauds, surrendered this af-
terrOOn
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-14
SECOND STRIKE POSTPONED.

Chicago, Sept. 1.-THE second
strike Of laundry workers set for to-
day has been postponed till next
week to give employers time to con-
slider the demands for an increase OF
salary.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-14
NO OBSERVANCE OF DAY.

Buffalo, Sept 14.-NO official OBJ
of McKinley's death which
occurred here two years ago today
was held Last year there was an
immense memorial mass meeting.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-14
Storm Sweeps Gulf States.

Montgomery, Ala, Sept. IA
storm today is sweeping across Ala
bama and Louisiana. All wires south
of here are down. High winds are re-
ported in many cities.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-14
KILLED BY FALLING ROOF.

Brazil, Ind, Sept. 1.-THE slate
roof of the Collins coal mine fell
this afternoon, killing John Thomp-
son and John Meyers.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-14
JE11 Is IAuNIY.

Cynthia KY, Sept. 1.-THE case
Of Jett, charged with numbering Tom
Cockrill, was called this morning.
The prisoner appears jaunty and IN
different.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-14
MACHEN GIVES MORE BAIL.

Washington, Sept. 14-Machen
gave $4,000 more bail this afternoon
on account Of the last Indictment.
making a total of $4,000.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-14
M,,rderer Is EIectrocuted.

Auburn. Sept. 14.-Telarance hsnoi
Of Rnffalo was electrocuted this morn-
ing for numbering his keeper III
DriSOD
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-14
Famous Photoqraher Is Dead.

New York, Sept 14-Arthur Sar-
ony, for 80 years a photographer of
international reputation, is dead.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-14
;,+on Goes to Chicago.

Utica n. Y, Sept 14.-sir Thomas
Upton proceeded toward I'm. onl
This morning. He is much oe''ei'
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-14

Constantinople, Sept. 14-The news
todays reports three severe engage
ments between Turkish troops and
insurgents in the mountains near
Pirin. There were heavy losses on
both sides.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-14

Chicago Wheat Market.
Chicago, Sept. 14.-W'heat opened
at S21a; closed at S23s.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-02-19
UP 10 TIE PRESIDENT.
Beth Houses Of Congress Pass the
- Bul. Okeeting = Rev Depart
nent Of Commerce.

Washington, Feb. Congress hav-
ing passed the department of CONF
merce bill it now goes to the presi-
dent for his signature. ~
The new bill provides for another
cabinet officer and places under his
control the following bureaus, most
Of them by transfer from other de-
partments: Bureau Of corporations,
bureau of labor, the lighthouse and
steamboat inspection service, the bu-
reaus of navig alton and of standards,
coast and ,geodetic service, the immi-
grafton service, the shipping commits
sion, bureau of statistics Of the treao-
ury department, bureau Of foreign
commerce Of the state department,
census bureau and fish commission.
By the terms Of what is known as the.
Nelson amendment authority and
power is given the new bureau Of cor
porations9to require specified returns
from large corporations and provi-
sion is made for publicity as to their
affairs toaa certain extent.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-02-19
SIGN THE PROTOCOLS.
Agents OF Allied Powers Agree to
Terms and venexuela Blockade
Will BE Lifted.

Washington, Feb. 14.-Herbert w.
Bowen, Venezpela's representative in
the peace negotiations at. Washing
ton, last night signed with each
of the allies representatives here a
protocol providing for the imme-
date raising Of the Venezuelan block
ade, and for the reference of the
question Of preferential treatment Of
the claims Of the allies against. vene-
zuela to The Hague arbitration tri-
bunal. The final formalities occurred
at the British embassy.
Upon the signing Of the protocols,
congratulations exchanged by the
four 1iegotiators. Mr.. Bowen then dis
patched brief cablegram to President
Castro, informing him of the signature
of the protocols providing for the inn
mediate raising of the blockade.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-02-19
WILL RAISE BLOCKADE.
Germany No Longer Prevents settle.
ment of the venesuelan Cues.
ton with Allies.

Washington, Feb. 13.-Protocols
raising the blockade and disposing OF
all questions at issue between the
allies and Venezuela, except that of
preferential treatment, will be signed
at the British embassy to-day at
noon. This is the expectation of, the
allies and Mr.. Bowen. The German
protocol is now ready in a form ac-
ceptable to the German government
and Venezuela.
The British protocol is being en-
larged by the addition of clause
providing that Venezuela will begin
March to set aside 80 per cent. of
the customs receipts of the ports Of
La Guayra and Puerto Cabello to be
applied to the liquidation of the
claims Of all creditor nations. The
30 per cent. of the revenues at these
two ports will accumulate until The
Hague tribunal decides the question
of preferential treatment, when it
will be divided.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-02-19
WORK OF TRAIN BANDITS.
Five Men Hold Up the Darlington
Express In Montana and
Dynamite Safe.

Butte, Mont, Feb. 13.-The Burling-
ton express No. 6, east bound, was held
up shortly after midnight on the
Northern Pacific tracks eight miles
east of this city, near Homestead, by
five mounted men. Reports as to the
amount Of booty secured by the rob-
bers vary. The express messenger says
that the robbers did not get more than
$500. In other quarters it is said the
plumber will amount to several
thousand dollars at least. It isl also
said that several Of the mail pouches
were rifed.
The police arrested William Nc
Cullagh as one of the robbers. The
capturewasmade by Detective Murphy,
who found $485 in his possession.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-02-19
|OIE THOUSAND DROWNED.
Tidal Wave and Hurricane Sweep
Over the Society Islands and
Many Lives Are Lost. vs.
the. STORM Lasted FoR, SEVERAL DAYS
Almost Complete Destruction o1,All
vors. Are Threatened with starva-s
tlon-French Government Takes
Prompt Relief Action.

San Francisco, Feb. "a hurricane
and tidal wave which swept over the
Society islands and the Puamotu
group, so islands in all, on January
10, cost the lives Of at least 1000 hui
man beings. News Of this disaster in
the mid-Pacific reached here yester-
day on the steamer Mariposa, direct
from Tahiti.
The loss Of life was accompanied by
an almost complete destruction of all
means of subsistence on the islands.
All food was swept away and sources
Of fresh water destroyed.
Lasted Several Days.
The storm continued several days,
reaching its maximum strength be-
tween January IA and January 16.
While from the meager news received
at Tahiti up to the time of the sail
ing of the Mariposa it is estimated
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-02-19
FINAL ARGUMENTS.



Philadelphia, Feb. 13.-President
George F. Baer, of the Reading com
pany, yesterday made an offer to the
anthracite coal workers, before the
strike commission, which contem-
plated q Sliding scale, regulated by
the price Of coal at seaboard. The
old scale was to be cancelled and all
men not. under contract were tore
ceive an immediate increase of five
per cent, dating from November /.
1902, to April I, 1903. At the latter
date the new scale was to 60 into
effect, with the proviso that the
wages should never fall below the
present standard.
President Baer defended the posi-
ton Of the operators at every point,
declaring that they were always will
ing to treat with the men, but could
not see the justice in placing their
business in the hands of & foreign
labor organization led by John Mitch
ell. He. maintained that the wages
paid were just and compared favor.
ably with those in any other employ
ment of the same nature.
Clarence S. Darrow, for the United
Mine Workers union, in touching
upon the offer of President Baer, said
that the men had demanded the same
nine months ago, but the operators,
in their blindness, ignorance and
stupidity" had refused. He declared
the statement of wages produced by
Mr.. Baer to be false and shat the
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-02-19
DEADLY FUMES OF GAS.
Five Men Lose Tnedr Lives In the
Plant Of q Gas Light and Coke
Company Near Chicago.

Chicago, Feb. 13.-Five men were
suffocated and a number overcome by
escaping gas in the plant Of the
Northwestern Gas Light & Coke COM
pany, at Blue Island, yesterday after.
noon. The sudden flow of gas into
the room where the men were work
ing was due either to overpressure
on the mains or the carelessness of
the men in not closing the valves on
the machinery which they had over
hauled. The dead are: Martin C.
Russell, superintendent Of the force
at work, in the plants George Arnold,
fireman! Blue Island; John Luong,
laborer, Chicago; J. Larson, laborer,
Chicago; Albert Katolph, laborer,
Chicago.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-02-19

Hastings, Fla, is one of the greatest
Irish potato growing regions of the
state. and the farmers often reap a
rich harvest from this crop. The in
dustry has assumed very large pro-
portions. Last season there were ship
ped from Hastings $4,000 barrels, from
an acreage Of some 967 acres. This
year the acreage has been increased
to about 1000, almost double. and with
favorable conditions It is estimated
that the yield will be in the neighbor.
hood Of $1,000 barrels.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-02-19

The following is the percentage Of
illiterates among various classes who
come to the United States: Scandi-
navian, 0.6; English, IL; Irish. 3.2:
German. Al; Magyar, rs; Hebrew,
23.6; Polish, 37.5; South Italian, SOL.
A law excluding illiterates would.
therefore, exclude more than half the
Southern Italians and more than a
third Of the Poles, while it would af-
feet the immigration from the Scan
dinavian races not at all. 1t would re.
duce the German immigration only
per cent.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-02-19

One Of the most gigantic mining op-
erations ever undertaken is about to be
carried out at Cripple Greek, Col. A
tunnel no fewer than IA miles in length
is to be bored in order that the min
erals may be brought through and for
warded to the coast. The real ad-
vantage will be that the ore will then
be able to pass fron the mine to the
port over comparatively level plane
of transit, whereas now the mineral
has to be transported over the range
Of mountains.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-02-19

A royal commission has been ap-
pointed to consider the question Of
rapid transit in London. As conse-
quence many tube scheme bills for
which are now in parliament will be
delayed until 1904. Reference to the
commission is very comprehensive and
the work Of investigation probably will
last four or five months. The most
important point to be considered is the
question Of establishing some author
ity or tribunal for consideration of all
railway tramway schemes of local
character.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-02-19

The greater white house" is at last
finished, inside and out, top and bot
tom. The last stroke of the decora-
tors brush has been made and each bit
Of brio a-brac has been assigned its
place. This entire rehabilitation has
been consummated within six months
after the presidential family surren.
dered their Official home to the con.
tractors. The ancient but rejuvenated
mansion to-day represents total cost
of $500 900 expended in construction
and repair since it's corner stone was
laid. in the presence Of Washington,
In 1892.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-02-19

Dr.. Ware, Of West Virginia, he Of
tho kiss microbe fame, has a follower
in Minnesota. He is Senator Horton,
of st. Paul, who has introduced in the
legislature a bill to prevent miscella-
neous kissing. In brief, the senator's
bill recites that kissing is dangerous,
and that no one shall kiss-or, rather,
no two shall kiss-unless they can
produce certificates showing that they
have no dangerous, disease-breeding
germs concealed about them.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-02-19

An American woman in London
writes: II have said that I, am at q
loss to know whether the lack Of heat
in English homes and business bulld-
ings is caused by hardness or stingi-
ness. I used to think It the latter till
/ foud numerous delightful English
friends objected to my own heated
home. Actually some Of them cut
me every winter so far as calling on
me is concerned because they say my
rooms are too sstuffy and hot"
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-02-19

The third assistant postmaster gen.
eral has announced that the entire
new issue Of United States stamps will
be ready for the public by March 1.
The bureau of engraving has been at
work on them for several months. and
those which have already appeared
leave no doubt but they will be hand
soonest stamps ever issued. The eight
cent and the 13-cent have already been
placed in circulation. The two-cent,
SIX cent and 15.cent are now ready
for delivery.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-02-19
Predicts an UprisinE.

Boston, Feb. 10. = Congressman
John S. Wise, of Virginia, predicts a
great organized uprising by negroes.
He was one of the speakers at the Lin
coin day banquet Of the Middlesex club
here last night. The outbreak, he said,
was1oreshadowed by "feuds'and fight
ing between the white and colored
races in the south, that indicate that
our country is rapidly approaching q
fearful crisis"
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-02-19
operators were deceived by their own

operators were deceived by their own
accountants.
Philadelphia, Feb. 1.-THE anthra-
cite coal strike commission, after be-
ing in session for more than three
months, closed its open hearings yes
terday with an all-day's argument by
Clarence. 8. barrow in behalf of the
miners. The commission will meet in
secretin Washington next Thursday and
begin the consideration of it's award.
It is expected by the end of this month
the arbitrator will be ready to make
their announcement.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-02-19

Miss Taxa Nawa, daughter Of a we'll
known japanese editor and entomolo-
gist, is herself an ;entomologist Of no
small attainments. She paints with
skill and has made many colored
plates of native insects, especially but
terflies and moths. She shares her
fathers interest in photography and
has assisted him In his greatest work
Of photographing the life histories Of
most Of the Japanese insects injurious
to agriculture.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-02-19

A Burgess philanthropist has just
made an original will. He has left the
town $4,000, which is to be divided
in the following manner: The sum is
to be separated into seven parts, this
being the number Of parishes in
Burgess. Each of these portions must
be again subdivided into sums of 5000,
for which the poor on the books of the
charitable society are to draw lots.
The amount is to be spent in setting
the winners up in a small business or
trade
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-02-19
Pleads self-Defense.

: Newberry, S. C., Feb. 13.-Hearing
on the application for bail for for
mer Lieut.. Gov. Tillman charged with
the murder Of N. G. Gonzales, has been
postponed to February 10. In his at
fidavit Hllman says he was maligned
and threatened by Gonzales, that Con
zales had inquired for him the day Of
the shooting, and that the shooting
was due to fear that his life was in
danger. $50.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-02-19
To; vaccinate Thousands.

Uniontown, Pa, Feb. 14.-The great
prevalence Of smallpox in the coke
region has prompted the officials Of
the H.. G. Frick Coke company to
issue an order calling for the free
vaccination of all its employees and
their families. AS the company has
$4,000 men on its pay roll this order
will affect about 300, 900 persons. Fifty
physicians have been engaged, and
they will begin their stnpendous task
at once.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-02-19
Used Dynamite.

Johnstown, Pa, Feb. 1O.-A dastardly
attempt to hide robbery and murder
resulted in the wrecking by dynamite
of an Italian boarding house at PORT
age, this county, early yesterday morn
ing. Two persons are dead, two are
injured and a score of others had mil
raculous escapes from death when the
explosive let go. The dead are Tony
Critic, aged "A, and Mrs. Tony Grillo,
aged Al.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-02-19

Since 1897 the government Of Fin
land has annually distributed .prises
for the best products in bellies letfres.
The recipients Of the prizes for 1902
are DR.. Leino, who got abouts9400 for
a historic drama; Malta Taloia (Mme.
Mikkola), who got 1926 for q novel:
e. Tegengren, $500 for lyrics. and T..
Pakkola, $3.50 for 8 comedy. go es.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-02-19
AGED Journalist Dies,

Oskaloosa, Kan, Feb. 1o-Al Patrick,
one Of the first editors Of the Louis
Vile Courier-J Journal. died here, aged
so wears. Mr.. Patrick was a '.forty-
niner,' having made the first rush to
California. When his sister, Mrs. S. s.
Cooper, went to her brothers house
and looked q moment at the body she
fell to the floor paralyzed and died
within a few hours.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-02-19
steamer Wrecked.

Hamilton, Bermuda, Feb. 1.-THE
steamer Madiana, Capt. Fraser, car
rying party of tourists to the West
Indies, is a total wreck on the coral
reefs, half mile northeast Of North
rock. lust outside this harbor. The
vessel carried nearly 100 passengers.
All were saved and part of the bag
gage and mail was secured before
the vessel was finally abandoned.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-02-19
valuable Shells Lost.
Farmer Robbed.

Oskaloosa, Ia, Feb. IA. Charles
Carpenter, "a farmer residing three
miles east of Oskaloosa, was robbed
Of So, 700 that was secreted insthe eel-
lar of his house. The money was bur-
led in an iron kettle is inches below
the surface, and the thieves knew the
exact spot, although Carpenter as
serts that no one but himself knew Of
the hiding place.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-02-19
Died Of Paralysis.

Little Rock, Ark, Feb. 1Q.-Ex-G Gov.
William Fishback died at his home in
Fort Smith of paralysis. He was u
years Of age. He was widely known as
the author of the Fishback amendment,
by which the legislature is forbidden
ever to pay certain bonds issued during
the reconstruction period.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-02-19
Fatal Exnlo;.I6n.

sheboygan, Wis.,, Feb. 11.-One per-
son was killed, two perhaps fatally
injured, and four others badly
bruised by boiler explosion in the
foundry Of Charles Helminger at
Adell. The foundry was demolished
and the Burke hotel, across the
street, was partially wrecked. Tbs;
loss will amount to $4,000.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-02-19
A Youthful Agent.

Carbonate, ILL.,, Feb. IA. Charles
Dixon, IS years old, has been APP
pointed station agent of the East and
West railroad at Raddleville. The
boy only recently discarded knee
brooches, and is believed to be the
youngest railroad agent in the coun-
try to have active charge Of an Office.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-02-19
two Hundred ,Years Old.

St. Petersburg, Feb. 13-Russian
newspapers claim that man in the
hospital at Tomsk is 200 years old.
They say this statement is supported
by documents. The man has been a
widower for 1913 years. He had q son
who died in 1924, aged 80 years. He
remembers seeing Peter the Great.
He is bedridden, but mentally sound.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-02-19
Uribe-Uribe 10. AYive.

Panama, Feb. 14.-The Porvenir, q
newspaper published in Cartagena,
says that after a heated political dis
cussion Gen. Uribe-Uribe shot and
killed Gen. Juan N. Valderrama, the
commander in chief of the Colombian
forces. Only short time ago it was
reported that Gen. Uribe-Uribe had
committed suicide.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-02-19
pled on Wife,s Grave.

GrinneN, Ia, Feb. 14.-Arthur B.
Turner, travelling representative Of a
Chicago paper company, was found
dead on the grave of his wife in this
city. He had committed suicide by
shooting.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-02-19
Found Guilty.

jefferson, Wis.,, Feb. 14.-Frederick
w. Stevenson, charged with the MUIR
der Of Deputy Sheriff William Cooper
February 8, 1902, was declared guilty
of murder in the second degree. Sem
tence was deferred.