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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-15
SWindIer BaIfour
To Be Released

LONDON. Oct. 15.-Announcement
is made at The Home Office that
Jabez Balfour will be released from
ing been largely reduced by good con-
duct. Balfour was the perpetrator
of the notorious Liberator building
society frauds and his case was per-
haps the nos notable OF its kind
that has engaged the criminal courts
of England in the last quarter of a
century. In the colossal amount in
volved, the case can be compared only
to that OF the late Whitaker Wright,
but unlike the case OF Wright the
losses through Balfour's frauds fell
upon people Of the poorer class. thou
sands bf whom we're ruined through
his acts. Upon the discovery OF his
frauds Balfour fled to South Africa.
whence he was returned to England
after 1 bitter fight, tried and, con.
victed.! AT the time Of his conviction
a decade ago It was generally be.
lieved that he would never survive
his Imprisonment. A recent visitor
to Parkhurst prison, however, re.
ports that he is in the best Of health
and, spirits and is looking forward
eagerly to his release. It Is reported
thst he will make his future home In
America. k3888
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-15

held in the southwest such a big sue
cess. Their music was appreciated
and was the feature of yesterday af.
ternoon's program at the fair grounds.
The Morning Journal says:
The Las Vegas Military band, which
has taken several prizes in previous
contests, made a splendid appearance
last night and played the Bohemian
Girl" and an operate medley in a
way that ELECTED a hearty encore.
The Italian band was last but not
least on the evenings program, and
the last selection was one of the best.
1t was Grand Selection from Faust"
and was beautifully played by the
musicians. The overture of this band
was Norma"
The exhibition playing and
marching given by the three bands
at the fair grounds in the afternoon
made the biggest hit of the fair, and
really caused the vast throng Of spec
tators to become thoroughly excited.
They fairly went wild with enthusi.
asm as the three bands for their
grand finale drew up en- masse
in front OF the stand and
played America" the national hymn
being rendered with a volume OF
sound which added greatly to the
majestic swing Of its sonorous tones.
The people in the grand stand rose
and uncovered when the bands struck
up the familiar anthem. and u was
an impressive sight.
The Las Vegas band was the first
to make its appearance, and brought
down the house, or rather the field.
by escorting the victorious Blues
around the field to the strains OF
"A Hot Time" The Las Vegas boys
presented a fine appearance in their
natty white and black uniforms rs
they marched.
The Las Vegas boys were deter
mined to reach Albuquerque In time
| for the event. and luckily succeeded
In doing SO. They, as well as the
other bands felt that even though
there were few in the contest, !
would prove the desirability OF max
ing il a permanent feature. They
are a fine set Of fellows and thei'
playing and appearance evoked much
admiration.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-15
The Best Doctor.

Rev. B. G. Horton, Sulphur Springs,
Texas, writes, July 10th, 1899: Il
have used in my family Billiards.
Snow Liniment and Horehound Sy.
rup. and they have proved certainly
satisfactory. The Eminent Is the
best we nave ever used for head
ache and pains. The cough syrup
has been our doctor for the last
eight years." Csc. 50c. $1.00. For
sale at o. &. Schaefer.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-15
BAND CONTEST A
GREAT SUCCESS
Many Compliment on Splendid
Appearance and Excellent
Playing Of las Vegas Military
Band.

The Albuquerque Citizen of yes
terday says:
The band contest at the fair is a
bowling success, as is evidenced by
the great interest manifested by the
local people and the many visitors.
The official drilling and marching
took place yesterday afternoon on
Railroad avenue between Second and
Third streets. while the overtures and
selections were rendered before a
large crowd Of music loving people
At the Elk's opera house last night.
The judges decided their points
on attack, intonation. expression,
march and appearance ana the con
testnts were the Las Vegas Military
band, the First Regiment band o,
Old Albuquerque and the Italian band
Of this city.
At the opera house the First Regi
ment band appeared first and played
the overture Bohemian Girl" and
the Italian band played Norma All
bands played a most appropriate Sc
lection.
After the n the judges got
together and officially announced
their decision as follows:
Afternoon.
Las vegas-Attack b, intonation b
expression a, march and appearance a
First Regiment-Attack b., intona
ton a. expression b. march and ap
pearance a.
italian Band-Attack c, information
c, expression c. march and appearance
Evening. s
Las Vegas-Attack b., information .
expression a, appearance a.
First Regiment-Attack b., intona
ton a, expression b, appearance a.
Italian Band-Attack a, information
a, expression a. appearance c.
The Las Vegas and First Regimen
bands tied On the points as consider
ed and marked by the judges.
The three bands are to be congra'
uIated on the splendid showing, an
in the interest they have taken ]
making the first band tournamen
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-15
Many Mothers Of d Like Opinion.

Many Mothers Of a Like Opinion.
Mrs. Pilmer, Of Cordova, Iowa,
says: "One Of my children was
subject TO Group Of a severe type.
and the giving Of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy promptly. always
brought relief. Many mothers In this
neighborhood think the same as I do
about this remedy and want no other
kind for their children" For sale
by all druggists.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-15
PRESIDENTS OF COLLEGES
} TO DISCUSS FOOTBALL

DIES MONIES, Ia. Oct. 15.-Presi-
dents of state universities throughout
the country will gather in Des Moines
the last Of this month TO discuss en-.
trance requirements, scholarship
standards and athletics. Under the
last named head the university presi-
dents, will, it is said, consider the ad-
visibility of placing football under
greater restrictions than is the case
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-15

George b. Monk of Denver, a mem
Der of the United States geological
survey, arrived in Santa Fe from the
north and is registered at the Palace
hotel.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-15

Adjutant General Whiteman. ct
Santa Fe, was one Of the first pms
sengers to step from the first passen'
ger train into Albuquerque last nisht,
says the Albuquerque Journal.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-15
Broke Into His House.

s. LeQuinn Of Cavendish. VT. was
robbed Of his customary health by
invasion Of Chronic Constipation.
When DR.. Kings New Life Pills
broke into his house, his trouble was
arrested and now he's entirely cured.
They're guaranteed to cure, Csc at
all d~rugstores.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-15

at present. President George T.. Mac
Lean. Of the University of Iowa. will
preside owe the conference.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-15

District Attorney Z, G. Abbott. Of
Santa Fe, has gone to Albuquerque on
a visit 10 the territorial fair.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-15
NoHce!

-Four itwo-year-old steers. picked up
doing damage on farms are now In
my possession. Owner can recover
same from the undersigned by paying
costs. Fresh brand, bar, on right
hip. BENIGNO MARTINEZ.
1868 Justice OF Peace, Pct. 5.
J. l.. Parker has departed from San
ia Fe for Nevada, Mo-, where he will
visit his son who is attending school
there. Mr.. Parker will also attend
the expedition at st. Louis before re.
tnrning.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-10
IN Brookland Park.

| In 13rOOklanQ GHIh. ggs73 -4 '-.a t.-ssa
Mrs. G. Il. squlres, OF washington, D.
c., Is visiting friends on the Heights hts
] Mr., A.. r. Ware. who has been visit
Ing ut the Seminary, has returned to his
home in Philadelphia. q
Mr., G. r. stockton, Of PHILADELPHIA, is
the guest Of friends at the Seminary.
MIR. ana Mrs. l.. r. Briggs and daugn-
ter have returned to their home u, ASH
land. after a visit to Mrs. w. g. Cosby.
MISC Mollie Duval, who has been visit
| ing relatives at Camp Holly, has returned
home.
Mr. Walter Cans, who has been snend-
Ing the Easter holidays with his parents.
| Mr.. and Mrs. r. Cans, of Barton Avenue.
has left for Rock Hill College. Elicott
City, Md. to resume his studies.
Mr.. T.. j. Grove has left for Washing
ton on business.
Mr.. Geo Wesley, Of Baltimore, is visit
ling friends on the Heights.
Mr.. Earnest Kettinge. who has been
visiting Mrs. r. b. Ingham, OF Monteiro
Avenue, has returned TO his homo in
| Fhrmville.
Miss Matte Rose. who has been spend
Ling the Easter holidays with her parents,
| MI. ana MIS-. JOnIl IL INoee, u ia ! WI
Avenue, has left to resume her studies at
Hollins Institute.
Miss Jennie McCurdy. who has been
visiting friends In Petersburg has re-
turned to her home in B-ooltlan nd Park.
Miss Ivy Fox, OF Philadelphia. is the
guest OF Mrs. Chas. McCurdy, of Brook
land Park. 8
Mr. n. NJ. Nelson, OF Charleston, is
| visiting at tho Seminary
/ Mr. r. II. Woody, who has been visit
| Ing at the Seminary, has returned to his
home In Norfolk.
Mr.. A. r. Redd, who has been visiting
at the Seminary, has returned to his
homo In Williamsburg.
Mr.. Ia Wendenburg. OF Petersburg,
Is visiting at the Seminary.
Mr.. A. r. Cullen, who has been visit
ing at the Seminary, has returncd:to his
home in Charleston @ iis
Z Miss Rosa Thorpe, Of Amelia G.. II. is
the guest of Miss Laura Jones' III! +
Mr.. II. C. Carlton, OF Philadelphia, Is
the guest Of friends Mt the Seminary.
Mr. r. H Williams, who has been visit
ing at the Seminary, has returned to his
home In Williamsburg.
Miss Claude Mcdonald who has been
spending the Easter holidays with her
parents, has returned to school al Bowl
ing Green. Va.
Mr. Frank Turner. who has been visit
Ing Mr.. John IT. Cummings. has left for
his home in Charlotte.
Mr.. c. X. Harding, who has been visit
ing at the Seminary, has returned to his
home in Williamsburg.
Mr.. A. c. Grocer, who has been visit
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-10
PARAMOUNT.

The. Daley Quartette, will give a concert
at tho Baptist Church, Monday, April Is.
Revival services will be conducted this
week at East End Baptist Church, by
Rev. Joel u Tucker.
Miss Mary Vail, Of Hanover county, Is
visiting hcr sister, Mrs, John Talley, on
,Twenty-third Street.
The Paramount Angels defeated the
little Richmonds, of Church Hill, In a
game or ball Wednesday evening with
a score of q to II.
Mrs John Garrett. OF Henrico county.
visited her mother. Mrs. Gessenhouse, on
Twenty second Street.
Henry Miller continues quite III at his
homo on Twenty-thrd Street.
Mrs, Joe Smith is convalescng from an
attack of pneumonia
Rev. Joshua Hunter will begin n series
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-10

erty on Graham Street, expects to be-
gin the erection Of a handsome residence
in Il few days.
s5 Willis Enroughty an aged citizen Of
IIenrico county, is Ntremely Ill at the
home Of his son. in Farrandsville.
Tho Degree of Pocahontas, of Mata-
PM Tribe. No 119. /. o. r. NJ, will be
instituted Wednesday night with a rollo
sixty members, which includes many of
the most prominent ladies Of Fulton and
vicinity a committee composed OF
Messrs. Joseph l.. Bickerstaf, Joseph III.
Baroit, w. Nat Whitow, r. Nielsen,
James A. Black and Benjamin Levy
have been untiring in their efforts put
forth In the organization Of this council.
Mrs. Charles Crater, Of Henrlco coun-
ty, who has been quite III, is improving.
James Hughes, ono Of the Oldest citi-
zens of Henricol county, is III at the
hons, Of his son in law, Daniel Crltten-
den jEgs.g go
Mrs. Ritter,s Of Fulton, continues quite
i'll at her homes VA "
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-10
A large crowd was present and con-

A large crowd was present and con-
siderable sum realized.
Mrs Lewis Homer and little daughters
returned to Richmond Tuesday. ift
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Smith and family
spent Easter with Mrs. Smiths fathen
r. II. Wells. Is.
Misses Bessie Hare. Nancy Smith and
AIollie watkins. OF Richmond. spent tho
Easter holidays with Mrs. 3. a. Wat.
ikins 4is
Misses Ellen Cartwright and Mary Ba-
ker, Of Richmond. spent Easter with
Mrs. w. G. Baker.
Mr.. w. II. Baker spent Easter with
relatives IN Richmond and Highland
/ Springs.
N1isses Katie and Annie Dunsford. %
Richmond, visited their cousin. Miss Ag-
mes kah, early In the week.
Misses Conrad, OF Fort Lee, Napoleon
Fisher OF Richmond. and Lewis Whit
lock, Of Richmond. attended tho Easter
dance on Monday night given by ths
young people Of this neigl1borhood.
Contractors smIthey and Munday have
completed the grading OF the doubts
track, and have moved to Newport
News.
MIsses vara Woodfin and Bessie Hans
som Of Richmond. spent Easter with
Mr. and Mrs. ] c. Woodfln. the parents
Of the Misses Woodfin. 4
Ed. F'urnnan made trip to Richmond
on Tuesday.
Mrs. b. w smthey and Miss Nannia
Booker. who have been residents OF Elko 4
for the past five months. have moved to 4
Newport News. whore they VIII 1.-Two In
the future.
Mrs. Chas Spencer. OF Newport News,
returned home Saturday after spending
several days with friends in this neigh
borhood.
Mr., Willie Taylor. who enlisted in tho
United States army seven or eight years
ago, returned home few days ago. and
Will reside here for a Time.
C.tGochran visited friends Of this neigh-
aborhood during tho weak. ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-10
!, 80 host talent Of the county and city

Of tho best talent of the county and city
has been engaged
Mrs. c. sD..Day is quite i'll at her home
& Wheel Works
Mrs. George Whitlow. who has been
extremely i'll. is improving.
The Rev Guy Christian, pastor or tho
Weddell- Memorial Chapel. has arranged
apartments at the chapel which he will
call his, home. Air. Christian can be
found mt his Office any time between y
7. NJ. ana - o'clock the next day.
Miss Many Byron, Of Suffolk Va. has
returned home after very pleasant visit
TO her sister, Mrs. Hugh Rice, OF Denny
Street rs.
Miss Florence Weimer, daughter OF
Mr.. Thomas Wcmer, engineer of Steamer
No. s. Richmond Fire Department, mas
returned homo after f. visit.to friends and
relatives in Newport News
Miss. Clara Champion, who has been
i'll for some time at the homo of her
aunt, Mrs Antonio Silva. Is much I'M
proved.
Antony NIanolcy, the veteran watch :
man Of the Old Dominion Steamship
Company's sheds, Is able to be out AZ
ter u recent illness
Patrick Henry Council, No, IL, Jr Q.
U, A. NJ, will hold It's regular weekly
meeting tomorrow night Mt Nelsen's hail.
Margaret the little daughter OF MI.
and Mrs James Blair, Is quite III.
Mrs Mary Ferguson continues III at
the home Of her daughter Mrs. Fannle
Wrenn. on Nicholson Street.
p, B. Corwn, the newly appointed SUI
perintendent of Cold llarbor cemetery,
arrived a few days ago and has taken
charge. He was transferred from Bat
lie Ground Cemetery, District of Colum-
blar TO Cold Hnrbor cemetery
Mrs Emmett Saunders and her little
SON. Raymond, of Washington. ID, ca are
visiting Mrs saundcrss sister on Graham
Street.
DR.. J. r. Williams. who recently pur-
chased n portion OF the Mlllhiser prop
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-10
BARTON HEIGHTS.

Mr.. A, c. Woodward. who has been
visiting at the Seminary has returned to
his home In Philadelphia.
Mrs. Il. NJ. Saunders left for Radford
and Roanoke. to visit her daughter, Mrs.
A. j. Black.
Miss Josephine Eigner will give a party
to her friends at her home on Monteiro
Avenue, Tuesday, April the 18th,
* Mr.. NJ. II, Carlton, ~of Richmond, Is
visiting friends at the Seminary.
Mrs James Briggs. who has been visit
ing Mrs W, G. Cresley. has returned to
her home on the Government road.
Miss Bessie Harris. who has been quite
sick a her home on Luck Avenue, is able
to be out,
The Misses Hckerson. Of Washington.
are visiting friends on the Heights y
Rufus Griffin is quite sick at his home,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-10
HIGHLAND SPRINGS.

'rhore will be no preaching at the
Methodist Episcopal Church to-day. Sun
day school will be held at the usual
hour after which there Will DO meet
Ing OF the Union League.
Beginning with tho first Of May SER
vices Will be conducted a. the Unitarian
Church every second aid fourth Stun
day, by Rev. Jno. E. Robinson. OF Rich
mond.
The Ladies' Aid Society Of the NJ. D..
Church met OH Wednesday at the Tower
; House with Mrs. Daniel Smith.
The H. 8. Branch OF the Woman's
National Alliance will meet Monday after
noon with Mrs. Frank P. Reed. This Is
the annual meeting, and the election Of
officers for the ensuing year Will take
place: n full attendance Is urged.
The Womnn's Study Club. held its re-
gular meeting on Wednesday In Library
Hall. There was a good attendance. and
much interest was manifested. The prcsl-
dent. Mrs Maude Storer Collins presided
over the meeting. Tho roll call was re-
sponded to with quotations from Evan
gelne, the reading Of which work was
finished. A drill nsphysical culture was
much enjoyed. There will be special
called meeting on Wednesday afternoon,
the 2Gth instant, at 3o'clock III order 10
complete arrangements for gei1tlemans
night gl3
Mrs. J. Tyler Jobson. president, and
Mrs. WIN. Bickers, corresponding secre-
taryk Of the bi-connty W. G. 7. u, will.
arrange through local workers to hold
meeting In the near future. when Mrs.
Jobson will make The address.
Thomas Stovall. OF Richmond. will
shortly move his family In the new
twrlve room house he recently remodeled
on Holly Avenue
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-10
Ing At the Seminary, has left for hi

nome N PeteTsUuTB. t 7III
Miss Robertn Christian. OF Gu ines's MIL.
Is Visiting friends on tho Heights.
Mr.. Harry Faulkner left yesterday Tor
North Carolina on business
Mrs. stnithers and daughter, MISS Julia.
Of North Avenue, will leave III few days
to visit relatives In King William.
I Mr.. Geo. Estes. OF Louisa. who has boon
visiting his daughter. Miss Mary Estes,
has left for his home in Louisa G. II.
Mrs. Julia stnude, has left for Baltl-
more to attend the funeral Of her brother,
Mr.. Charles Sent. @
Mr.. w. I. Stockton has left for scotts-
VILE on business trip,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-13
DANGER Is FROST
The Corn Crop as a Whole
Needs Immunity Until
October 1
WEEKS PROGRESS HOPEFUL
Reports Indicate No Material Dam
age Resulting From the Sudden Fall
In Temperature-cuttins of Wild
Hay Almost compIeted-Pastures
Are Unusually Good.
Special to Times Republican,


Des Moines, Sept. 13.-The temper
allure of the past week was normal,
with abundant sunshine, and very light
rainfall in the larger part of the state.
Conditions were very favorable for the
corn crop, which made as rapid pro-
gress as could be desired for it's nor
NAL development. The sudden fall in
the temperature at close of the week
resulted in light frosts in exposed To-
calities, and possible damage to tender
vegetation on low ground; but reports
do not indicate material damage to the
corn crop.
A considerable percentage of the
corn crop is now we'll denied, with
change in color of husk, indicating
nearness to maturity; but the crop as
a whole needs immunity from killing
frost until October 1. The growth has
been unusually heavy in stalk, blade
and ear, and the fields are mostly deep
green color, indicating need OF more
days of ripening weather. There are
some reports of cutting corn in the
early planted fields, and this work VIII
likely be general in portions of the state
within the next two weeks. Pastures
are unusually good for the middle or
September. Cutting wild hay is about
completed; threshing well advanced.
Potato crop being harvested Late APP
pie crop maturing we'll.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-13
A BOOM IN WHEAT
Government Crop Report and sensa-
tionaI Advices From Canadian
Wheat Fields, Together With Pre-
dictions of Killing Frosts in Dako-
tas, Causes Big Advance.


Chicago, Sept. 13.-Following so
closely upon the government crop re-
port showing the smallest yield in a
decade for the United States, the an
nouncement today that untold damage
by frosts had been inflicted during the
night upon the Canadian wheat fields,
coupled with forecast by the weather
bureau of frosts tonight thruout Min
nesota and the Dakotas, caused still
further big advances in wheat and the
widest excitement on the board OF
trade today. Shorts were urgent bid
ders, but offerings were hard to find.
All deliveries opened UP cents COM
pared with yesterdays closing, May
touching 1.1S, which is 1 cent higher
than the record price made on August
20. December sold at Lie. AT New
York there was also a rise of cents,
wheat selling higher than at any time
since 1898.
Minneapolis, Sept. 13.-On reports Of
heavy rains followed by freezing tenn
perature in the Canadian northwest
and forescast of hard frost in the Am-
erican northwest tonight, September
wheat this morning sold at 1.27, almost
nine cents above yesterdays close.
This is the high record for September.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-13
Real Estate Transfers.

Susan E. ellison to Rachel Olsen, lot
IS, block 2, Woods addition, $500.
o. B. Harrigan to G. M Wickham.
of Boise, Idaho, land in south Mar
shall, 5000.
John Bulanck and wife to Joseph
White, lots 8, and part of 8, block
8, Arnold, Shepard and French's addi-
ton, 1875.
r. A. Sieg and wife to e. O. Hall, OF
Multnomah county, Oregon, lot 2, block
/, Kirby's addition, $500.
James A. Campbell and wife to Phebe
C. Dumbauld. land in Laurel, $3.50.
George H. Stewart and wife to j..
H. and Bessie e. Steward, lot 3, block
1, $500.
land in Gilman, $500.
Frank BrenneclSe, ct AL, to Charles
Gustafson. land in west Marshall, 81.
Frank Brennecke, ct al, to John
Beard, land in south Marshall, $500.
Frank Brennecke, ct AL. to John
Beard, land in south Marshall. $3.50.
c. E. Lacey and wife to Ernest B..
Petit, land in west Marshall, $3.50
Sarah A. Bassett to Harriet M. Bas-
sett, land in State Center township,
$500.
Josias Poffenberger and wife to
George Vessels, land in Logan town
ship $3.50.
Lewis Lacey and wife to Frank Daw-
son. land in Marietta township, $1,000.
Emanuel F. Moon and wife to Nancy
]. Batesole, land in Linn township, ST.
700.
D. II. Denmead and wife to z. A.
Celers lana in Tseber Crack township,
$500.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-13
PRISON FOR FRED sTRuRE.

Murderer of Alice Henninger Throws
Self on Mercy Of Court.
Havana, Ill, Sept. 13.-Fred Strube,
accused of the murder of his sweet
heart, Alice Henninger, on the night of
Nov. IA, was brought into court for
trial yesterday. Twenty-six minutes
had elapsed when the young criminal
obeyed his attorneys bidding and
pleaded guilty to the crime. Judge Hig-
bee pronounced the sentence of life inn
prisonment.
This sudden termination of what
promised to be one of the greatest
criminal trials on record in this county
was surprise to the throngs that
crowded the court room. Strube sat
as a statue, gazing intently downward,
never giving even a glance at those
about him. The young criminals
father was the only relative in the court
room.
1t was during the noon hour that
the attorneys in the case held a confer
ence and came to mutual agreement
Up until time for the trial preparations
were being made for the commence
ment of the trial. Attorney w. H. Mas
tiers asked the court to withdraw the
plea of not guilty and enter a plea of
guilty.
Masters asked that the court show
mercy on the prisoner. saying the bru-
tally of the crime would convince the
ordinary man of the prisoners insanity
1t was then that Judge Higbee pro-
nounced the life sentence.
Lyman Lacey, Jr., for the defense,
said after adjournment: "our only
hope was to save the prisoners life.
This we have accomplished"