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The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1903-10-22

James H. Tillman was acquitted by
the jury that tried him for the murder
Of Gonzales. To most Of the readers
Of the northern dailies that will be a
great surprise. Those dailies never
printed word of the evidence of the
defense. The Independent does not
defend Tillman, but as soon as it saw
a portion of the evidence printed in
local South Carolina paper, it came
to the conclusion that he would be ac-
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1903-10-22

prices; carelessness and recklessness
in the handling of finances that is
said to be appalling.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1903-10-22

Nearly every shoulder-strapped gen.
tleman who went down to Cripple
Creek in Colorado to utterly Destroy
the labor unions has been ordered to
appear before court-martial. Among
the charges to be investigated are
padded pay rolls; the employment Of
enperfiuous generals and colonies, who
draw the salary of their rank, but
Who perform sergeants' duties; general
extravaganza in the purchase Of sup
Dies for the commissary department:
the charge that certain officers have
been securing rake-off from contrac-
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1903-10-22
NEWS OF THE WEEK
weekly Reauy vlsel News 81 .hs Esisor

try have 100000 Of union funds on
deposit in the BANKS, and if, as threat
ened, these deposits should be with
drawn and locked up in safe-deposit
vaults by way of response to the dam
age suits being brought against the
unions here and there, it would be a
serious matter. The taking of such a
sum of money abruptly from circula-
ton would cause a most disastrous
contraction.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-13
MISS GILLESPIE
WAS ESTRANGED.
Brother of Assassinated Girl Testi-
Aea Before Grand Jury-Sherin
Warned to Keep Away From
Suspects House.

Rising Sun. Ind, Dec. 12.-That Miss
Elizabeth Gillespie. who was assassinated
here Tuesday last, was estranged from
her three brothers and her sister is the
statement made to the Grand Jury to-day
by Doctor William Gillespie OF Cincinnati,
a brother of the dead girl.
THE estrangement," said the witness,
was not due to any one cause, but to
Distinct conditions in each case"
1t is stated that there are three wit
nesses besides a negro man who testified
to-day who saw Il man behind tree at
the time of the shooting.
Sheriff Rump says he has been warned
not to go to the home OF q certain sus-
pected person.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-13
Committeeman Says Missouri Is
"Doubtful' and That Dem
ocracv Is Fast Break
ing Apart.
WORLDS EYES UPON STATE"
Opposition Says Republicans Will
Split Over Atkins and Looks
for Largest Majority
on Record.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Washington. Dec. 12.-Colonel kerens,
National Committeeman for Missouri, was
asked to-day by The Republic correspond
ent II he intends to take an active part
In the next Missouri State Campaign. The
question was asked because OF a great
deal of talk in the air about big things to
happen in Missouri.
The Colonel would not make q categori-
cal statement Of his purposes, but said,
with look Of determination:
Il am always a Republican and I am
not In the habit of sulking in my tent.
expect to take a part. and to be OF some
use to the Republican party. look for a
very active campaign"
The Colonel had SO much to do and SO
many conferences to hold to-day with
members of the National Committee that
1t was not possible to get q bill of Ear
ticulars. but 1t was apparent from the
tone Of discussion about the Arlington
Hotel where the National Committee was
In session. that there will be something
doing" by the Republicans in Missouri
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-13
DEAD MAN HAD PAID
FOR TOASTS TO HIM.
Before Dying William Rausch Or
dered That His Friends Should
"Enjoy" Themselves.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Milwaukee, Dec. 12.-Toasts were drunk
to a dead man in Winnebago street sa-
loon with dead mans money. This was
in carrying out one of the last wishes OF
the deceased, who provided so in his will
for the purpose. Those who participated
in the celebration were mainly those who
attended the funeral and who witnessed
the cremation OF the remains.
William Rausch died on Thanksgiving
Day. He left neither kith nor kin. He ex-
ecuted q will and testament in which he
disposed Of his property to persons who
are strangers to his blood. One provision
Of the will provides that fifty dollars be
expended for refreshments and the enter
tainment of the friends that attend my
funeral and the cremation Of my re-
MAINS" The will directed that the remains
be cremated and this provision was duly
carried out.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-13

THE MAY CO.,

Formerly D. Crawford & Co.. Washington
avenue and Sixth street, call especial at
every young mans suit and overcoat,
ages Il to %. and on every boys suit. reef
er and overcoat, which embraces a SPLEEN
did variety Of novelties, and we can rea-
sonabty assert that there Is a saving Of at
least oue-third on an average from the
former prices, and it is a mistake to make
purchases in this line without first having
Inspected this stock. Open Saturday even
Ing till o'clock.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-13
Tr..lk. ana Leather Go.a..

For the holidays the cheapest place to
buy the above goods Is from the manufac-
turer. have large assortment Of ladies'
etbooks. purses. billbooks. card cases, toilet
sets. etc: also large assortment of fancy
toy trunks. Fave money by calling at the
factory. JAMES A. OCIRK.
Ia and llS South Fourth street. Opposite
Southern Hotel,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-13
Edward ", Mar.hnIl BurIed.

The funeral Of Edward Warner Mar
shall, son of Mr.. and Mrs. j. D. Marshall,
took place yesterday afternoon from the
family home, No. 4131 Mcpherson ave.
nue.. Young Marshall died last Friday
morning after long illness. He was Is
years old.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-13
Gold speet.e,e.. $500

Grandpa. Grandma, Mother. Father. or
any one who has use for them, would ap-
preciate a pair OF solid gold spectacles--
500 to $500. Our expert opticians will
adjus. the lenses after Christmas. No
charge for this.
NERMOD 4 JACCARD'S,
Broadway and Locust
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-13

Real Seal Card Cases.
For his Christmas Gift. Calf lined and
name stamped In gold. right size for gem
tlenen's cards. 500 at
MERMOD & JACCARD'S,
Broadway and Locust,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-13
sinsipk seciety Give. D..ce.

The thirty third annual dance of the
81. Louis Bierbrauer Unterstutxungs-
>yefeins, q German singing society, took
place last night at the Liederkranx Hall,
Thirteenth street and Chouteau avenue.
Supper was served to leo couples The
attendance was much reduced hy the
spowetorm.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-13
Car-wheeu. MeI0er. al

Car-Wheel MolAers Give Dance.
The Car Wheel Molders' and Helpers
Union held it's fifth annual masquerade
hall at the South st. Louis Turner Han
last night. The attendance was the laIg-
organization.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-13

For the holidays Is q nice bottle of pure
wine, fine whisky Or champagne; also a
box of good cigars. Luyties Brothers,
sixth and Franklin avenue. have fine
orders by mail or telephone.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-13
LIFE AND NINETY-NlNE YEARS.
Fred Mink Pleads Guilty to Two
Murders.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Pfttsaeld. ILL.,. Dec. R.-Fred Mink
pleaded guilty to the murder OF his step
He was sentenced by Judee Hishee Yor
life for killing Harris and ninefy-nine
years for the murder of his stepmother.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-13
A Fountain Pen

Will please him for Christmas Gift. Our
Signet Pen for $1.00 IS the best ever offered
for the price. Others, plain or silver and
gold mounted up to 81.
MERMOD & JACCARD's,
Broadway and Locust.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-13

Iuka. ILL.,. Dec 1.-John Brinkman died at
his home east Of here last night ef Brisht's
old and respected German farmer Of this
place.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-13
Dainty Jewel ea.e, $3.50.

For Her Christmas Gift.
Fine quality silver plate, handsome de-
sign with gray relief work and satin lined.
MERMOD & JACCARD'S,
Broadway and Locust.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-13
Graudfather.a Clocks

GFandfafheF's CIOcka,
$47.0O to $75O.00-An appropriate Christ
mas Gift. and graceful addition to the
home furnishings. Large assortment Of
handsome cases at
MERMOD & JACCARD'S,
Broadway and Locust,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-13
LIEDERKRANZ GIVES SMOKER.
Selections by Orchestra and Quar-
tet Features of Entertainment.

The Liederkranz gave the first smoker
Of the season last night at the hall. Thir-
teenth street and Chouteau avenue. The
speeches and music numbers were not In
corporated in a set programme. but we're
given in response to the call Of the toast
master.
Doctor Carl Baarck, president of the
society; called the meeting to order and
selected +. Helfenstaller as toastmaster.
The music was arranged by committee
composed Of George Helfenstaller, A.
Link. Valentine Schmidt. Ernst Fischer,
The Liederkrang Orchestra Of thirty
pieces played three selections, and the
Liederkranz Quartet composed OF Messrs
Bloemker. Blume. Saler and Poss. sang
several selections.
Three smokers have been arranged for
this winter. and 1t Is probable that this
number Will be increased to four.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-06-04
SUICIDES AND ACCIDENTS.

Cornelius Cutler, prominent. citi-
zen OF Woodford, was drowned in the
headwaters of the Wallomsac river
not tar from his home while
fishing Tuesday afternoon, May 26.
1t is supposed that he suffered faint.
ing spell and fell into the stream.
Mr.. Cutler was 60 years old, and had
held many of the important offices
OF the town of Woodford.
Ernest Atwood had his right eye Sc
riously injured while at work in his
mill in Chittenden. May p. He was
at work at a machine, when a splinter
OF wood flew from the piece on which
he was working, striking him in the
corner of the right eye and penetrating
nearly an inch. He fell TO the floor
unconscious and was found about an
hour later when a member OF his fami-
ly came out to call him to dinner. DR..
w. r. Blossom OF Rutland, who was
called, bias hopes of saving the eye.
The mail train leaving Rutland at
1905 o'clock in the morning ran into a
southbound freight at Vergennes
about 11.30 o'clock May % and four
men were more OF less I'M uIeu. lnOse
hurt were James Sullivan of Rutland,
engineer on the mail train, scalp
wounds and badly bruised about the
body; Roscoe Eggleston Of Chitten-
den, fireman on the mail, face cut and
bruised; j. M. Ackley of Burlington,
mail clerk, cut about the head; G. r..
Roberts of Rutland, sprained arm.
The freight was standing on the main
line at the Vergennes depot when the
accident occurred and the engineer on
the mail did not see the other train
until too late to stop his train. The
officials Of the Rutland railroad state
that so far as they can learn the acct
dent was due to the freight standing
on the main line without a flag out on
another trains time.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-06-04
RECENT DEATHS.

News has been received in Brandon
OF the death of Col. n. T. Sprague at
his home in Brooklyn, May %. Col
Sprague formerly lived in Brandon
and had served in both branches OF the
legislature. When Vermont failed 70
provide for a building at the centen.
NAL in Philadelphia, Col. Sprague
erected one at his own expense but
was afterwards reimbursed.
Max Bennett Thrasher. a former
resident of Newport and four years
postmaster there, died at Tuskegee,
Ala, with Appendicitis on Friday
afternoon, May 20. after weeks
illness. Mr.. Thrasher was on the staff
of the Boston Journal from 1895 to ~
when he became assistant superinten,
dent of the farm school on Thompson's
Island, Boston Harbor He was q
well known newspaper man and mag.
azine writer. He has been connected
with the Tuskegee. Ala, Industrial
and Normal Institute. He has tray'
elled much with Booker I. Washing
ton, having spent much time in the
study of the negro problems of the
South.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-06-04
Patient Injured at Waterbury.

Elmer j. Flanders OF Chelsea, who
was admitted to the hospital at Water
bury May 25, suffered the fracture OF
three ribs on the right side in attempt
ing TO escape from NJ. G. Gillens, the
attendant in charge of the ward where
the insane man was placed.
1t appeared at the investigation be-
fore the Justice that Flanders was de-
termined to get out OF the institution.
Mr.. Gillens, the attendant, being called
by telephone to the supervisors office,
lett Mr.. Lyon, another attendant, in
charge of the patient, while he
answered the call and when part way
down the corridor he turned and saw
the patient coming and Mr.. Lyon fol-
lowing in pursuit of him. As Mr.. Ly-
on came up to the patient the latter
turned and struck him blow and Ly-
on reeled against the wall. Mr.. Gil
lens locked the exit door and ran TO
the assistance of Mr.. Lyon when the
patient turned and attempted TO strike
Gillens.
They both then grappled with the
patient and they all went TO the floor
in a mixed bunch. The affair was at
once reported to DR.. Andrews and DR..
Berry, and a little later the doctors
discovered that the patient had suffer
ed fracture OF three ribs. One at-
tendant who saw the fall testified tlat
when they went down Gillen's knee
struck upon the patients body. This
might have caused the fracture If il
was done at that time. 1t appeared by
the testimony that the injury was en-
tirely accidental and that no more
force was used than seemed necessary
to restrain the excited man. who was
said to be quite muscular. The court
exonerated Mr.. Gillens and discharged
him from custody.
Mr.. Gillens, who was Immediately
discharged by Superintendent Hutch
inson, resides in Woodstock and had
been employed at the hospital for
about year. Mr.. Flanders is consid-
cred a dangerous patient.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-06-04
MIspEEps AND PENALTIES.


The clothing store of S. A. Stevens
OF Essex junction was broken into
Tuesday night, May 20. Entrance
was made by boring off the lock which
fastened the back door and breaking
of the bottom bolts with an iron bar
A quantity of underwear, collars, ties
and gloves and five dress suit cases
were taken, the whole probably
amounting to about $50. This is the
second time this store has been
entered. There also have been several
unsuccessful attempts to enter.
Mrs. Minnie Boyd was. May 20,
convicted by jury in Burlington city
court OF selling liquor without license
and was fined $500 and sentenced "a
serve not less than three nor more
than four months in the house OF cor
rection. She took an appeal and
furnished bail in the sum OF 5000
During the trial of the case John T.
Turecks, a soldier, was called as a
witness, but refused to answer ques-
tions put by Grand Juror Sherman
and was consequently sent to jail by
Judge Hawkins for contempt OF court
Barney Smith of Plainfeld, aged 20,
was brought 10 Montpelier, May 20,
and lodged in Jail to await the action
OF the grand jury in September. Smith
was arrested in Plainfeld that morning
charged with statutory rape ON CIR
II years old. He was given hearing
at Plainfeld in the afternoon before
Judge c. +. Woodward of Montpelier
Judge Woodward held him tor the
grand jury, fixing bail at 5000, which
the respondent could not raise and has
no prospect of raising. The excite
ment at Plaintield was intense and the
officer brought his man to Montpelier
by team rather than risk taking him u
the railway station.
+. NJ. Waterman, who has con
Quoted bakery in Waterbury fol
the past year, has not been seen there
since May %. Mr.. Waterman opened
the store as usual on that morning
During the forenoon he left the store
telling his wife that he would return
shortly. He took what cash there
was in the cash drawer but lett hi:
bank book and went to his home
where he put on his best clothes
Nothing further is known of hi:
movements since that time. 1t Ii
thought that be was seen in Bolton
that day walking on the track. Mr.
Waterman's father was summoned
from Waitsfield and efforts were made
to learn il be had taken the train, bui
il was found that his departure was
BY some other mode of conyeyanc,
as he had boarded no train.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-06-04
VERMONT FIRES.

The sawmill owned by Parke a.
Bacon in Sunderland was burned
May 20, also a quantity OF lumber
owned by Dunton q Stakeholder of
Arlington. The fire, following fence,
got into the woods and was put out
with difficulty as the ground is so dry.
The forest fire in Ferdinand, Gran
by and Lewis is still raging with I'M
abated fury. The lands over which it
| is sweeping are owned by George Van
Dyke and the Burgess Sulphite com
pany, whose loss Is inestimable.
Thousands of acres of timber have
been destroyed. A hundred men have
been fighting the flames. The broad
stretch OF flame is headed on the south
toward the town of Lewis and on the
northwest an unbroken forest 80 miles
in extent.
The Stamford Chemical Co. OF
Bennington lost about 500 cords OF
wood May q by a fire which was
started while some OF the choppers
were engaged in blasting logs. The
men were at work near the old char
coal kilns when the fire started. All
help from the works was summoned
and after long. hard fight succeeded
in preventing the fire from spreading
into the standing timber. Five OF
the men were lett on the scene all
night TO prevent any outbreak OF the
flames. The total loss TO the company
will be over $1,000.
The buildings of Z. Skinner at
bloomington Center were entirely con-
consumed by fire at O'Clock Monday
morning, May 25. A horse, wagon,
sleigh and household goods were
burned. The fire started in the barn
and IS thought TO have been Of ineen-
diary origin. Mr.. skinner had had
trouble with Frank Hemenway, who
had lived at Bloomington the past
wear. but was from Pixies Station, n.
III. A warrant was made out for Hem
enway's arrest and he was apprehend-
ca az 10 O'Clock that forenoon near the
Canada line, going in that direction.
lie was taken back to Newport.
A large barn belonging TO the
Bottum q Torrance shirt factory IN
Bennington was destroyed by fire
NAV %. When discovered the flames
had burst through the roof and the
interior was all afire. One horse,
wagons, sleighs, harness and other
fixtures with hay and grain were also
burned. The company storehouse
near by. containing large quantity
of stock and manufactured goods,
was saved but the building was con-
siderably scorched. The origin OF
/ the fire Is unknown as no one had
been near the barn since o'clock the
night before and the doors were
locked. The loss will be about $1,000.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-06-04
PITrsFIELp.

Have you tried our new tea under the
name OF Morrill's Peachblow, at 40c. Id. ?
We are still selling Home Comfort and
Elk Head coffee. +. H. MORRILL,.
Mr.. VanDeusen of Rochester was in
town Sunday.
Glenn Boyle and John Brown each lost a
valuable horse last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Small of Rutland
were at l.. S. lambs Sunday.
Several from here attended Memorial ex-
ercises at Rochester Saturday.
Melvin johnson and family OF Mendon
visited at l.. E. Taylor's over Sunday.
DIR. A. ]. Ranney and family OF Cleve-
land, o., are visiting relatives in town.
Henry Hovey went to Rochester last
week and purchased pair OF nice horses.
The Ladies' Aid held an ice cream social
in r. Hollis hall last week Wednesday
evening.
Mrs. w. c. Lamb attended the county
convention OF the w. c. 7. z. at Chester
last week.
uMisses Lucy and Izah Ranney of Rut-
land spent Saturday and Sunday at their
home here.
0. A. Whitcomb OF Woodstock and Miss
Marguerite Whitcomb of Boston visited at
George Chedel's last week.
Miss Ellen Clifford and Miss Muriel La
gois spent Saturday and Sunday at Miss
Gifford's home in Rochester.
Perhaps the people who have prophesied
that the partridge would soon be drum
ming ON the park trees will be pleased to
know that the hedgehogs are taking pos
session, as Glenn Boyle killed one not long
ago that was trying to take refuge in tree
in the park
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-06-04
BROAD Brook.

Lyman Allen is in Quechee visiting his
daughter, Mrs. w. l.. Chamberlin.
Mrs. Prucia Flanders went Sunday to
Barnard to visit her son, Justin Martin.
David Hathaway of Taftsyille is running
the band saw for Mr.. Daniels at East
Barnard.
Mrs. Lucy Allen has been carrying the
mail the past week for Mr.. Leavitt.
There will be a social this week Friday
June 8, at East Barnard.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. NJ. Snow visited friends
at West Hartford Saturday.
Mrs. j. NJ. Button spent Saturday with
her sister, Mrs. Beetle, at So. Royalton.
WILDER e. Allen returned Monday to his
home in Wayland, Mass.
Mrs. Elvira wilkins is i'll.
Irving Adams has bought him a colt OF
parties in Pomfret.
Charles Mosher was in White River
Junction Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. win o. Morrill, and little
son went Friday to visit relatives in Lyn-
don.
Minnie E. Snow returned Thursday
from Randolph, where she had been 70
visit her aunt.
Mrs. II. A. Eastman OF Barnard recently
visited her niece, Mrs. A. I. Davis.
Jason Parkhurst and Mary Smith Wis
tied her mother in Tunbridge Saturday.
Walter Jennings recently purchased a
horse of the Pattern Bros.
Mrs. Mary Cutting OF Everett, Mass,
came Saturday to visit Mr.. and Mrs. o. A,
Paige.
Mr.. and Mrs. Forrest Harlow spent
Saturday and Sunday with Mamie Church
i'll in Quechee.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-06-04
Fatal Ac eIdent.

A shocking accident resulting in the
death of Ernest Forbes by the careless
use OF firearms. occurred some five
miles east of Middlebnry n little after
two o'clock Saturday. May 30. Forbes,
a young man 10 years of age, and a
companion named Fred Brown, visited
Dow's pond and embarked in a small
boat, Brown carrying a Marlin rifle.
Both young men were seated in the
boat when Brown asked Forbes for the
gun and Forbes picked up the rife by
the muzzle and handed the weapon
with the butt toward Brown. who, IN
attempting to reach tor il, in some way
pressed the trigger and the ball struck
Forbes Just above the left hip and
passed upward and through his heart.
causing death in about ten minutes.
As the bullet struck Forbes he stag
cered to his feet and lurched over
board. As Forbes staggered to his
feet he exclaimed: Boys, I'm shot, it
will kill me.n Brown Immediately
recovered the body of the unfortunate
man and with the assistance of Horace
Dow, who resides nearby, conveyed
the man ashore and sent for physi-
clan but he died in a few moments.
The affair was purely accidental and
both young men were friends, spend
inc much of their time together.
Brown is Frustrated at his home. lie
is the son of Arthur Brown. Forbes IS
the son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Lancy Forbes.