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The San Francisco call., 1904-07-17

ASSAYER and mill for mine, $3.50;
woodsmen $40 and board and fare refunded;
screw turner $50 and board fare refunded
carpenters. 81 day; teamster for lumber CO.,
So so to 81 T5 day; man about place, $35
and found; farmers and wives, $35 and $50
and found; cooks waiter and wife, $50 and
found: hotel waiter, country $50 and found !;
and others J. f. CROSETT & CO.. 62S
Sacramento st.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-17
HELP wANTED-MALE-Continued,

OPEN TO-DAY.
SUNDAY, TO l. A. NJ.
A-MURRAY & READY. 634-636 Clay st.
Phone Main 5S4S
Leading Employment and Labor Agents.
We speak the German, French. italian,
scandinavian. Greek Spanish. Slavonian and
Danish languages
1903 We Gave 1904 We Hone to
CO, 600 Men Work Increase 90. 0OO-
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-03-31

Mrs. O. X. Williams and children
Clara and Wilbur have returned from
a visit In Marshalltown.
Mrs. Nina Anthony, OF Evans, is
here for visit at the home OF hor
brother, Will Abram.
w. A. Sewers went to Des Moines
yesterday and will go thence to Col
fax for a few days business.
Mrs. ]. @. McLees has returned to
her home in Valley Junction after a
visit with Miss 10 Rillahan.
Mrs. Charles T. Mathews has re-
turned to lher home inI Davenport
after a i've weeks visit in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. Hoar and chill
dren, Of Eddyville, were in town
yesterday and went to Marshalltown.
Mrs. M. j. Miley has returned to
her home in Des Moines after a visit
with her daughter, Mrs. VIII. Nc
MILAN.
Mrs. 81. j. Hare, of Superior, Wis,
who has been In the city visiting her
son, DR.. Hare, went to Indianola
yesterday afternoon.
Miss Mary jackson went to New
Sharon yesterday afternoon for q
two months visit at the Ed Gable
home and other friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Johnson re-
turned to their home in New Sharon
yesterday afternoon after visit at
the M. 8, Freeman home.
Mrs. E. F. Bowser and children re-
turned to their home in 6earsboro
yesterday after visit with the lady's
sister, Mrs. George Stevens.
Father Waldron, of st. Mary's
church, has returned to his parish
and to his home in this city. He
conducted services in the city Sum
day.
Mrs. E. Hall and Miss Rose Myers,
Of Des Moines, returned home yes
terday afternoon after visiting the
convention of Latter Day Saints in
this city.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-03-31
Notice of Removal.

To Their Friends and Patrons:
After the first day of April the firm
of Cowan, Hambleton &c Loring Co.
will be found in their new Offices at
rooms and 4, Nugent Building, on
the corner of High avenue and First
street, Immediately north of the
court house.
This removal becomes necessary in
order to furnish more convenient
quarters for their rapidly increasing
business, and for the better accommo-
dation of their friends and patrons.
In the abstract business the same
careful attention will be given that
has always marked their correct
work
Be prompt and correct is their mot.
to and past results have shown their
work in this line to be the best.
To the borrower they give the low.
est rates and most liberal terms.
In fire insurance they represent the
best and most reliable companies.
If you wish to sell property, give
them a chance and they will help you
find a customer.
If you wish to purchase property,
go and look over their list.
Go and see them in their new OF
fees at Rooms and in the Nugent
Building, north of the court house,
after April 1. 169d1-34wZ
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-03-31

yer; G. S. Smith, clerk, and F. M. Ep-
person, treasurer.
South Iowa Junction is a sman
town situated one-half mile east OF
the school house, known as old Big
Windy, in the county of Mahaska. 1t
has not a very large population, but
it is town of business; it has about
twenty to thirty trains daily; there
are from one hundred to two hundred
cars of coal and merchandise shipped
through and billed from there daily
If an electric railway were running
from Ottumwa, Kirkville and Eddy,
vile through South Iowa Junction to
Oskaloosa,we would have things com
ing our way.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-03-31

being WE'LL
to consult The Master Specialist,
have the following
consult The Master Specialist Dr. Geo. W. Miser will plainly
frankly what do and when
ca
Miser Cures Caarrh, Diseases Noe
Stomach Kidneys
Fitted and Guaranteed
Dr. Miser's ONCE 102 East
Over Boyer's Clothing Store
Oskaloosa Il
permanently
unhesiangy endorse his
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-03-31
DROBATE NOTICE.

IL In matters of the last will and
testament of Catherine Mitchell, de-
ceased.
Notice is hereby given that there is
now on file in the office of the clerk
OF the district court of Mahaska coun-
ty, Iowa, an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last will and tesla
ment OF Catherine Mitchell, deceased,
and the same is set for hearing on the
9th day of April of the present
term of the district court, be-
gun and held in Oskaloosa on the End
day of February, 1904, at which time
objections can be made to the APPROX
ing of said will and it's admission to
probate.
Dated this goth day of March, 1904.
S6wl R. X. DAVIS, Clerk.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-03-31
GHERIFF'S SALE.

SHERIFF'S SALE.
~ Notice Is hereby given, that by
virtue of transcript execution to me
directed by the clerk of the district
court OF Keokuk county, Iowa,
against the goods, chsttels, lands, item
ements, etc., of g. W. Simpkins and
E Simpkins, defendants, in favor
of G. w. Davenport, plaintiff, will
offer at public sale to the highest
bidder, for cash, at the door of the
court house, in the City of Osha-
loosa, County of MRhaska, Iowa, on
the 23rd day of April, 1904, all of
said defendants right, title and in
terest in and to the following des-
crlbed real estate, situated in Ma
haska county, towit: The north half
~ OF the sw "a and south 7-S of the
south half ~ of NV u CT section /,
township rs, range IA. Also COM
meDcing 10 rods south OF NV corner
of sw of NV "a of section 1, town
ship rs, range IA, running north
chains, east 10 chains, south s chains,
west 10 chains to place OF beginning.
Witness my hand this 23rd day of
March, 1904.
e. L.. VALENTINE,
Sheriff, Mahaska county, Iowa.
II. II. Fry, Deputy. Saw
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-03-31
SCHOOL BOARD.
OFFICIAL Canvass Of Election Returns
-Fleener Elected President.

The regular monthly meeting OF
the Oskaloosa school board was held
Monday evening for the transaction
of the regular monthly business Of
the district. The official canvass of
the vote cast at the recent school
election was made and it was found
that George Carton was elected to
succeed himself as school director
and that Frank Shafer had been elect
ed treasurer Of the school funds for
term of three years.
Dr. ]. E. Fleener was unanimously
chosen president Of the school board
for the year.
The monthly list of claims was aud
tied and allowed and the meeting adj
journed.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-03-31
EDDYVILLE ETCHINGS.
Items of Interest Chronicled by the
Tribune.

A baby girl was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Harding last week.
A baby boy was born to Mr.. and
Hrs. John Bannock, who live on the
Miller place north of town, Wednes-
Say.
The remains of John Stout, an old
time citizen of Eddyville, who has
been living in ottumwa, were brought
aare for burial Wednesday.
Frank Epperson will leave tomor-
row evening for st. Louis, Nowhere
he VIII spend two or three weeks in
the National Bank of Commerce
studying the methods of banking as
conducted by large city bank.
o. H. Seifert bought the Hawke &
Evans stock of clothing and gents
furnishing goods at the assignee's
sale Wednesday. The stock is in ex-
eellent condition and the bidding for
rs purchase was warmly contested.
At the regular meeting of the school
board Monday evening X. ]. Oldham
xnd r. NJ Beamer who received tie
Tote at the election drew cuts for the
position and R. ]. Oldham was the
successful one The board now Is
composed Of c. L. Funk, G. C.Palmer,
]. F., Hall, r. J. Oldham and S.Shaw-
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-03-31

Local nimrods hied to the river
yesterday and returned with a nice
string of ducks, the result of the bad
weather holding the game fowls
around local waters.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-03-31
A DMINIsTRAToR,s NOTICE.

IA Notice Is hereby given to all
persons Interested, that on the 10th
day of March, A. D., 1904, the
undersigned was appointed by the
district court of Mahaska county,
Iowa, administrator of the estate OF
Ursula tBartlow deceased, late of
said Mahaska county, Iowa. All
persons indebted to said estate will
make payment to the undersigned,
and those having claims against the
same will present them legally
authenticated to said courtfor allow
ance.
Dated March 10th, 1904.
o. w BAKER administrator
r. x. DAVIS, Clerk. 34w3
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-03-31

Great quantities of dead fish are
floating down the Iowa rivers now.
The explanation is made that the ex-
treme thickness of the ice formed
during the past season smotbered
great quantities Of fish in the stream
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-03-31

A fine new line of trunks, valises,
and suit cases just in for sale at
bottom prices at VIM. Madison. &
| Sons. 170d1-34w2
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-03-31

Highest cash prices for poultry and
eggs at G. r STEMS. one block north
Of !. G. depot New phone 13S wi
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-03-31

To more thoroughly introduce my new system
of SUCCESSFUL TREATMENT and 10 demon
strate my ability to cure long standing chronic
diseases, will give all who call on me, consultation
examination and advice free. II your case is cur
able, Can Cure You.
The people and physicians stsnd amazed at
the marvellous cures have made in long standing
chronic cases which have resisted treatment for
years. My knowlege Of medicine and It's access
cries gives me control of diseases that others do
not possess. Those who are discouraged and have
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-03-31

House Of 6 rooms, cellar, well, barn,
large lot, located in east part of town.
House of rooms, fine cellar, good
furnace, well, stable, large garden,
chicken house, some fruit, located
near Penn college.
House of rooms, pantry, summer
kitchen, city water and well, barn,
two good lots, located 5 blocks south
east of square.
House Of rooms, cellar, well and
city water in kitchen, located on
North Third street.
A furnace-heated house OF 10 rooms
convenient to square, $18 per month.
Lyman Land & Loan Co.
- - - % - - - - -
FOR SALE.--A two-story house OF 10
rooms, brick and cement walks,
city water, bath rooms, cellar, fur
mace, etc., located about 5 blocks
east of square.
Lyman Land & Loan Co.
- - - - -- % - 49, - - --
FOR SALE.-House of rooms, good
cellar, new furnace, plenty Of fruit,
garden, chicken house, stable, con-
venient to Penn college. Price,
$1,000.
Lyman Land & Loan Co.
- o - - -
The following is a partial list Of
our farms for sale:
10 acres about 4 miles from oska-
loosa.
120 acres about 4 miles from oska-
loosa
100 acres about miles from Lacey.
80 acres about miles from New
Sharon. g
80 acres about 2 piass s=en sseSS
Sharon. :
40 acres about liz miles from BuxZ
ton.
14O acres about miles from oska.
loosa.
Lyman Land & Loan Co.
- o
IF you have anything for exchange
let us know. Iowa farms exchang-
ed for Missouri farms a specially.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-03-31

Q. u. Hare, Dentist. re ON 10,
Evans block, home Phone $50.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-03-31

The finest and best stock of harness
in the city are to be found at Mat
tison's. 170d1-34w2
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-03-31

IF YOU have anything for exchange
let us know Iowa farms exchang-
ed for Missouri farms specially.
Lyman Land G. Loan Co.
New-York tribune., 1904-10-19
JUMPS FROM NEW BRIDGE
Gem Expert Falls IP5 Feet to Stone
Placement Killed.

Paul GODDARD. Frenchman. who recently arrived
here and who an expert in precious stones
Jumped from the Manhattan approach OF the VIII
iamsburS Bridge, at a point between Tompkins ana
Mangin sts.. early yesterday morning, ana was
killed He fell l25 feet and struck the stone pave
ment of an al!eyway in the middle of the block
He landed on his knees and they were driven
!nto lower part of his body. The mead ana race
remained unhurt.
on the body at the police station. were found
several letters written in French and French-Ens-
lish dictionary, we'll as card engraved Fau'
GODDARD No. 242 West Thirty -second-st
Inquiries that address which is n French
boarding house of the better type showed that
Paul GODDARD lived there but that lie had not been
seen since Monday. II said that he was an
expert IN precious stones. employed by p. Perra-
chon Co.. and came here from France few
months ago. II was said that he had had family
troubles recently and had not been especially sue
cessful in business since he casoe here. Frederic
RUFF proprietor of the house. said that GODDARD
came Of a noted French family. which had included
many statesmen soldiers and others OF distinction.
and that he himself had once been an officer in
ne French army. He was said TO be an expert
ingust. So far the proprietor knew, his fam
lily had not come here with him. and his only lnti-
mate fricnd was Mr.. Gold. of Baltimore, another
gem expert. who came to America at the same
time
Rufe was certain about the Identification when
the dead body described to him. GODDARD was
of fine appearance. with iron gray hair. beard ana
moustaChe.
There was no money In Godard's clothes. His
hat was missing. but II was afterward tound on
the driveway of the bridge. at point Where ne na
the approach remembered seeing him go on the
bridge.
il is said that a money draft was its way to
'Fodard from friends In france
New-York tribune., 1904-10-19
NEU, MOYNIH1N TRIAL.
Granted by Court of 4PPeals to
Dismissed Police Captain.

Albany. oct. lS.-The Court ot Appeals 'o-u"I
reversed the lower courts and granted ne" .i@'
in the action OF Police Captain Daniel G. '4"S ~ -
who sued 10 his reinstatement As HHeiiI.e'
OF The Nex-Ycrk police force. Moynihan Wa US
missed rrom the force on September 10 IY'-. 3oi
neglect Of duty and violation of the rules o. ,,-e
department and the lower courts sustained the u'@-
missal. Police Commissioner Greene charged MN
with withdrawing a patrolman from duty at '''e
ne-luudrcd- -twelfth-st recreation pier anu d.
signing him 10 carpenter work At the IWenty-i'lh'Hh II
Precinct police station lie charged him also WIN
failure to keep the books of his precinct in proper
manner
Moynlhan. in his appeal. argued that the "orH
assigned the patrolman was repairing the odiIo'
boxes ard other paraphernaiia necessary for the
coming primary elections. He pleaded ignorance
OF the Commissioners order assigning the patrol
man - the recreation pier and said that it IN
doubtedly would have been revoked had SutH -
application been made. Regarding the SecoI,u
serg"ant'S duty and that the precinct clp!ai ~
filled his duty when he called the sergeant atteh-
zion 10 the fact ana directed their correcuoh
The diiiculty Of keeping police captain of the
force after ne has been tried. found guilty ana
dismissed has been shown in the return through The
courts Of ABOUT dozen CAPTAINS Nho were ais
missed rs a result Of the exposures made by Inc
Iexow committee. In the case Of Captain stephen
son il has been shown twice in recent years
CAPTAIN Moynihan was believed TO have taken
patrolmen away from their regular duties ana 10
have set them at work making repairs 10 houses
which were his own private property re was hut
tried on criminal charges. however. ana y ne Sets
back the force he may be pIotecleu u?3 " ~
District Attorney thought he could get evidence 10
sustain an indictment
New-York tribune., 1904-10-19
JOE" wALCOTT STILL IN HOSPITAL.
Pugilist Unable To Be Arrested on Man
slaughter Charge-Case Accidental.

Boston. oct. ls.-TechncalIy under surveillance
on the charge Of murder Joe Walcott the negro
pugist. st in the city Hospital this fore
noon suffering from pistol wounds IN his right
hand self-infiicted. re declares. during an acct
dental discharge OF his revolver, which resulted
in the killing of Nelson Hall. another negro At
the hospital to-day the physicians stated that
Walcott's condition practically the same as
when taken there during the night. Ills hand
is badly shattered from the bullets and amputa-
tion OF several fingers may be necessary. It was
considered probable that Walcott would be unable
10 leave the hospital for several days at least TO
assist any court proceedings
While the police accept Walcott'S story that
the shooting entirely accidental. 2 systematic
examination Of those present at the dance IN the
South End last night, where Hall was Killed was
started to-Gay by tho authorities on request Of
Police Sergeant Con- a municipal court warrant
was granted i'm the forenoon for the arrest Of
Walcott on charge Of mansaughter. Walcott
WAS not able to be taken from the hospital to-
day.
New-York tribune., 1904-10-19
INSURANCE COMPANIES WIN TAX SUIT
Court of Appeals Holds Levy Can Be Made
Only on New Policies.

Albany. Oct. ls-Tho Court Of Appeals decided to
hay that the franchise tax Of / per cent upon In
surance company premiums could be collected on
premiums from now policies only. This decision
,everses State Controller Nathan L. Miller and the
Appellate Division. who held that the tax levied
under Section ls7 Of the Tax Law. ss amended ny
tho laws of 1901. should be assessed every year on
premiums from all policies then in force
The action was that Of the People cN rel the
Proyideut Savings ard Life Assurance Society Of
Nev-York against state Controller Miller The
company appealed from Determination Of the
Controller. upheld by the Appellate Division by
which II assessed on all Us premiums, 10 the
amount Of S6938 In its reversal the Court OF
Appeals holds that there is franchise right in
Volved in the collection of renewal premiums OF
policies which taxation was paid when the poll
ies originally issued. The right 10 retaX such
policies is decided 10 be unconstitutional so far as
domestic companies are cScerned. but the court
declares thar all foreign companies are taxable on
al premiums. new ana old, because they are re-
quired obtain annual license.
In writing the prevailing opinion Judge o Brien
SAYS the iu question desgnates tho tax
as one for the privilege OF exercising the cor
porate franchise" and that necessarily il can he
laid only on such business depends upon the eN-
erciSc q such franchise
New-York tribune., 1904-10-19

ran. No. * Lispenard St. Imperial
No As Lspsnard Herald square l. robertson Hee''
Mitchell Co. Itaverh. Mass: y. C. Johnson. cloaks
Z Nittler Youngstown. Ohio. clothing BeIvedere
% German Company PToyidenee; L. Dinond, women >
oppenhelm Ohendort 81 Co., Baltimore: I. ~ Open
oPpenheimer Jonas. sunbury. Penn: A Oppenheiuer
clothing, Broadway Central
j. - Pearson s Co. Boston; J. H Pearson piece
Porteous Mitchell. Norwich. Conn: Thomas Gaigan
and mems furnishing goods No. SIS White,st ''
J. " Porter y Co. Pittshurg; Miss Wells. millinery.
\. j. Pri,zker Co; Chicago; n. J. Pritzksr trim
Rosenthal Brothers. Baltimore: c. Rossnthal cIoaks
suits H5, ana walls waists, Herald ReG1id square.
Sloaka suits. waists. etc. No. IS sprns-st Herald
Shepard Company. Providence: W. L. Mahonev dress
goods. No u Union Square Westminster
hams ana linens No $50 BroadSaT y Ctlp SS prA's s'as
smith MeCoTd- Townsend Dry Goods Co KRnsas CITY.
smith Murray spTnshed III boTnsiTi NS iT 1s s -
hons handkerchiefs hosiery and furnishing goods No IS
N s3sensgEs Coz Sss Tl TPhaSslphi4: W OMEN house
N. Snellenburg Co. Philadelphia: J. n snensnburz
K Solomon & Co.. Pittshurs: Jacob n,sro c,,,z. ,,.
suits No IS Astor Place. Hoffman. ''' e''~~s ana
Southern Bargain , House Richmond. Va; A. Bauer
III O. Staples CslSInlRs ,S'mDany, Bangor. Me-: IT. o.
drygOods nOons ana fuTnsSSs s0cds Nc SsTSIi IS Is
W. hi stsppacker Bro Philaaslphi,. W NJ g.
P1sssF sMsoSS S5''SP Pohss slSTs b os
G. A. ponneliy notions fancy goods. TOYS ana satioHSr
81. T. Thompson. Ringhsmtop. n X: drysooa, uo-
n. y. Thompson & Co, Eimlrs s. ": n F@srcb
= g FoSsr { Co. Troy. " Y; n ]. Harris e,o.h-
waists etc. paFk Avenue. " 's' 0'0sNs'
imp-rIAL - ~ "0n''''
New-York tribune., 1904-10-19
NEW-TORK SYNOD MEETS.
Tzcenty-third annual Contention
Begins at MiddIetO7cn.
TRY TELroeAPH TO rHr rR1BrvE.


Middletovn. y Y. Oct 1S-The twenty third
meeting Of the Synod OF New-York began in the
First Presbyterian Church tonight. and will con-
tinue Wednesday and Thursday. Nearly two hun
dred and fifty Presbyterian cergymen and elders
are in attendance representing all New-England. a
large part Of New York. and the foreign presby
teries Of Chilli. Eastern Persia. North Laosa and
Slam Many subjects OF Importance in the Presby-
terian Church expected TO be brought up.
The organization Of the synod largely occupied
the time OF to-nghts session. The retiring mod
orator. IN" Rev. Dr. William II. Johnson. Of CohOeS.
The sermon The report OF the committee on
arrangements was given, and the address OF vel
como 10 the visiting cergymen was made by the
Church this city. The stated clerk is tho Rev DIR.
J. Wilford Jacks. ~ Geneva and the permanent
clerk IS the Rev L. A. Ferguson. Of Hammond
The speakers who will address the meetings At
various times are tho Rev. Otis a Smith. Of
jamestown. the Rev. Charles Scanon. OF PittsburS;
The Rev ". = Swartz. of PouGhkeepsie. the Rev.
NJ. d. Knseland. Of Boston. the Rev. A. z. Mac
Kenzie OF Elmira; the Rev. L. W Allen. of New
ark y Y. the Rev. 5. IT. Clark. OF Mount Morris .
the Rev. Dr. McAnee. OF Brooklyn. the Rev. Tunis
5 I1amlin. OF Washington the Rev W II. LinEIe.
OF HUMAN. China. the Rev. T NJ Carlisle. OF Ham
mondsport. tho Rev. C. 6 NcClelland. OF Pittsburg.
and the Rev. r 2. HalIenbeck of Binghamton
The Woman's Synodical Society OF Homo Mis-
sions will hold Its twenty annual meeting
the First Presbyterian church at Goshen, begin
ming on "Wednesday morning The devotional ser
vices will he led BY Mrs Darwin r James. Ad-
dresses Will be made by tho president. Mrs. George
g. YerSby OF Hudson. Miss u. G. Jackson of the
Haiues Normal and Industrial School OF Augusta.
Ga. Miss Johns. OF the Home Industrial School %
Asheville, \; C.. and the Rev. Francis Stoddard
The Rev Dr. d W Bigelov. of Utica was unan!.
mous!y elected Moderator for tho ensuing term
New-York tribune., 1904-10-19
FINDS WIFE MURDERED.
Young Woman Is Shot By an
UnEnOzCn AssGiIant.

Brdgeton. n J.. Oct. 1S.-Mrs. Frank Rasin-
ger wife of a young farmer, whose home is at
Marlborough, was shot and killed in her home
this afternoon. The murderer is unknown The
farmers in the vicinity. aided by the Sheriff and
several deputies. are searching for him. but they
have absolutely no clew to work on.
Mrs. Rasinger was about twenty-four years
old. She and her only child were in the house
alone this afternoon. and her husband was in a
field. some distance away. working. He says
he noticed no disturbance at the house until he
heard the report of pistol. After little time
he became uneasy and started for the house.
On reaching It he found his wife lying dead on
the floor