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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-05-06
RUSSIANS BURN TOWN.
Abandon Antung After consigning tho
Town to Flames.

The news comes from Toxic that
the Russians were forced to abandon
Antung on Sunday. They burned the
town and retreated to Feng Huang
Cheng The dispatch further asserts
that the Japanese now control the es-
tuary of the Yalu.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-04-22
SKVN DISEASES

And while not always painful are aggravating beyond expression. "
few exceptions they are worse in spring and summer when the system beg
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-04-22
bench in which he had been sleep

bench in which he had been sleep
ing.
Brought to Bay and Captured.
The men made a failure Of their
plan for dynamiting the limited train
of the Chicago & Northwestern rail
way After the car barn murders two
of the gang went to Cripple Creek to
buy dynamite for the purpose. Van
Dine learned when a large sum of
money was to be carried, and on that
night Roesbi tagged the train between
Jefferson and Des Moines. The engin-
eer did not stop, but slowed up. AS
the locomotive passed Roeski fired
a shot, the bullet wounding the fire.
man in the thigh. When the train
was brought to a stop it had passed
the point where the dynamite had
been concealed and the robbers hur-
ried away. Soon after this the police
became hot on the trail of the young
bandits. In an attempted capture
Detective Quinn was shot and killed
by Marx. The desperadoes then fed
the city and a few days later were
brought to bay in a dugout just across
the Indiana state line. A desperate
encounter followed in which the
youths were slightly wounded and
two of the pursuing posse killed.
Their trial, conviction and execution
has set a new record for speed in the
Cook county courts. The total cost
of the trial is estimated at $1OO, 900,
the most expensive, with the except.
of the Luetgert trial, ever held in
Chicago.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-04-22
PROMINENT TELEeRAPHER DEAD
W. D. L~ittIefeId Turns in $50" at
Tacoma.

Tacoma, Wash, April 22.-William
Littlefeld, one of the Oldest telegraph
operators on the Pacific coast, in
time of service, passed away this
morning at the family residence, 90S
Tacoma avenue, after an unsuccessful
struggle with a complication of dis
eases. For the past three years he
was employed as train dispatcher of
the Northern Pacific at the Tacoma
depot.
His record as a telegraph operator
dates back more than thirty years,
during which time he held several
important positions in the service Of
different railroads. AS far back as
1876 he was superintendent of tele-
graph for the st. Louis & San Fran
cisco railway with headquarters at
st. Louis, Mo-, a position that he
held until 1882. From 1882 to 1889
he was assistant superintendent of
telegraph for the Missouri Pacific at
st. Louis, subsequently occupying the
position of dispatcher at Winfield,
Kas., and Van Buren,, Ark, for the
same company, and in 1900 he was
train dispatcher at Denver for the
Denver, Texas G. Fort Worth railway.
Though in failing health for several
month, it was not until last Thursday
that he left his office, being compelled
to r~elinquish his duties and take to
his bed. He was esteemed by a large
number of friends and fellow work
ers in Tacoma, who sympathize with
the widow and daughter left to mourn
his death.
Mr.. Littlefield was not a member
Of any BENEFICIARY society, his only
a~filiation being with the Train Dis
patcher's association of America.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-04-22

be too numbed to feel the physical
pain, but his mind is not too clouded
to know the solemn import of the
events now taking place" The doc.
tors fingers felt HIS pulse for fully
FIVE minutes, when life became ex'
tinct.
Neidermeyer kept up his stubborn
resistance against religious counsel.
Weakened by his efforts to commit
suicide, he barely could sit alone in
the chair in which he was carried un.
der the dreaded loop. But at the last
moment he held his head erect to en-.
able the jailer to adjust the moose,
and then it fell Imply on his breast
Neidermeyer's body was cut down
at 1885.
Marx Dies Game.
After the leaders body had been re
moved the jailer closed the trap, and
tried the rope for the second victim.
Then he returned to the chapel to es.
cort Marx to the scaffold. Marx was
praying; he arose and tried to
speak. He turnsJ toward VanDine
kneeling with him with extended
hands. Both men stood silent for a
moment and then embraced. Good.
bye, Gus" exclaimed vanDine, keep
a brave heart, old man. Remember
what the priest says. We shall be to
again." Marx answered in an
inaudible tone, and the journey to the
was begun, while another
shout came from the prisoners. Marx
walked calmly, and submitted to the
strapping quietly. Two priests uttered
prayers for him, and the drop fell at
Marks commissions lasted two min.
utes, and death came in six minutes
afterwards. Before stepping on the
scaffold he requested that none speak
to him, as he was concentrating his
mind on religion. Marx was in the
midst of prayer when the drop fell.
His body was cut down at 1884,
the yellow grass rope removed from
his neck, and again tied and tested for
he third victim. Marks neck was
broken.
VanDine Hangs in Prayer.
VanDine was found in prayer when
he executioners visited the chapel.
Two priests took their positions by
lis side, and, with his eyes bent on
he crucifx in his hand, VanDine's
march to the drop vas begun. While
Ie was %uttering a prayer the drop fell,
he time being 1859. VanDine's
hort, muscular body hung without a
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-04-22

returned the volume with the com.
Hnent, Il get my opinions from my
own thoughts, not from Ingersoll or
anyone else. I wish | could believe
an your religion. If | could hypnotic
myself into the belief that | was go,
sng somewhere to be happy forever,
don't you think III be glad to die. The
uNoI1d is all wrong. There's no at.
traction in it for men like me. We
grow up in the slums, ha~lf-starved and
always miserable. We work day after
die like slaves, to die miserably.
Chicago is full of boys like me, grow.
ing up without advice or help. I've
been pretty bad, | admit, but I'm go
ding 10 phy all the penalty l shall ever
way Chis morning. If the churches
did something, they would do more
sgooi than can be done by converting
anen who are about to be hanged.
But yUu do some good; you've
Unto the belief they are going to
heaven That's consoling to them.
NJ you hadn't got Vandine into that
YDdIief 1t would take a dozen men to
satrap him for sthe moose"
Mt 10 o'clock the jailor notified the
men 10 get ready and that the hang.
rugs would be separate.
Neidermeyer Strung First.
"A delay was caused by Neidermey.
GERS refusal to permit the guards to
escort him 10 the scaffold, and he was
ecnrriad through the long corridor.
The thousand prisoners in the Jail sig
mailed the hour of execution by shout. =,
dnR. hats Off" Another shout warned
ahoas in the execution chamber of the
szmuIach Of the condemned men.
~ eidermeyer was pale and trembling
sas he approached. The doomed man
was quickly pushed into an upright
DOS ti0n On the drop, the jailer quick.
Ay strapped his legs and arms, adjust.
ed the white domino and moose,
stepped back, and the drop fell at
I0:36.
For six minutes Neidermeyer's
body writhed and twisted. The doc,
ttOrS gathered about to feel his pulse.
man Is conscious" said one,
'~He realizes his condition. He may
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-04-22
YamhiII County Mohair Sold.

Dallas, Or, April 22.-Lee Fenton
last night purchased the Yamhill
county mohair pool of about 10000
pounds at 33% cents. The mohair is
to be delivered at Sheridan, McMinn-
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-04-22

movement, and death was almost in.
Simultaneous, his neck being broken.
Two hundred officials and specta
tors witnessed the execution.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-04-22
Hobos Galore.

Twenty-one hobos were in two coal
cars yesterday, going north, and
seemed to enjoy their ride.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-04-22

The cost of the war to Russia. m
to April 9Th, is placed at S46, OOO, 900.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-04-22
History Of Their Crime.

D@ N aS 49,
barn bandits, Marx, Neidermeier, and
Van Dine, whose criminal exploits
and sensational capture attracted
widespread attention some moths ago
were executed today. The triple
hanging took place in the Cook county
Jail in the presence of the usual Off
cial witnesses, newspaper men and
medical examiners.
Worst Record In Chicago.
Never before in Chicago, and per.
haps never in all the country, have
so many desperate crimes been
crowded into so short a time as was
the case of Harvey Van Dine, Peter
Neidermeier, Gustav Marx, and the
fourth members of the gang, Emil
Roeski, who obtained a separate trial
and Is now confined in the same jail
where his three partners in crime
were executed today. The four youths
had a criminal history extending over
less than five months, with the ex-
ception of small o~ffenses of larceny.
In that time they killed seven men,
wounded several others, robbed a
dozen saloons, a railroad ticket office,
the car barns at S~ixty-first and State
streets, and attempted to dynamite a
train. Five of the murders were com
mitted within two months.
First Big Crime.
So far as is told by police reports
and the confessions of the men, the
first crime of note committed by them
was the robbery of the Clybourn
Junction station of the Northwestern
railway July 3 last. Neidermeier and
Roeski carried out this robbery. The
ticket agent and telegraph operator
in the station when the men
a revolver through the lattice
work and demanded the money in the
drawer. The ticket agent reached for
a revolver and was shot through the
body, but not MORALLY hurt. The
secured $40. Less than a
week later Van Dine, Roeski and
Marx robbed a saloon in Ashland ave
hue, lining up the customers before
he bar and shooting and killing a
'oung man named Otto Bauder who
to run. The following night,
July 10, Van Dine and Roeski went
o a saloon in Addison avenue. Louis
)ohen, the bartender, was alone. and
he men had little trouble in securing
It was in this saloon that Marx
alter shot detective John Quinn. Two
lights later Van Dine and Roeski
Ield up the saloon of Charles Alvin.
There were five men besides the bar.
ender in the place when the youths
with handkerchiefs over their
aces. One hundred dollars was taken
rom the cash register.
Killed Saloon Keepers.
Roeski and Van Dine on July 20
ound Peter Cork alone in his saloon
II Milwaukee e When CON
by the robbers the saloon.
crouched behind the bar and
for a revolver, Before he
secure 1t four shots had been
lred at him, one of the bullets strik-
ng him in the head. The murder
II Benjamin G.. Lacrosse and Adolph
Jensen on August l in the formers
ialoon in West North venue came
lext. The s~aloon-keeper and Jensen
we're playing cards when the robbers
La Crosse and his customer
leld up their hands when ordered to
10 so, but both were shot, La Crosse
lying at NICE and Jensen a day later.
There was S64 in the till
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-04-22

Don't suffer from La Grippe, chiIIs,
Colds or Malaria, Fever and Ague
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-04-22
r
WEAKENS AT
SCAFFOLD

SComtlnned from first page.)
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-07
CHANDLER ACQUITTED.
One Of the Sun and Moon Cases
Disposed of, and Another
Now on Trial.

The jury in the case Of The People vs.
John E. Chandler, charged with being
implicated In the dynamiting Of the Sun
and Moon transformer building near
Idaho Springs, last July %, brought in
verdict last Friday morning Of mot
guilty" after being out for 21 IL hours.
The verdict seemed to meet with popu.
lar approval, as there was no evidence to
substantiate the charge, no matter what
the views Of people might be.
All OF this week the trial OF Foster
Milburn, charged with the same offense,
has been on trial, and today the closing
arguments are being heard. There has
virtually been no new evidence, with the
exception OF man named John Thorn.
son, who was Milburn's partner at that
time. He said that Milburn came into
the room that night after the explosion
and that his mustache was singed. Upon
asking defendant what the matter was,
he replied that he had been up to the
Sun and Moon splitting fuse, and that
some powder had scorched the mus
tache. On cross ss-examination his evil
dence was materially weakened by the
fact that he was man addicted to the
use Of liquor, arr got somewhat tangled
up in his story. A verdict will probably
be rendered by evening.
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-07
CALL FOR BIDS.

Sealed bids will be received at the
clerks Office, Of the City Of Central,
for the construction Of water-pipe line
from point one hundred feet below the
junction Of the mouth OF south forks Of
Miners gulch creek to the present city
water intake in Peck gulch. distance
approximately. Of 14,sO0 feet; and to be
made on grade, as marked out on the
ground by the city surveyor.
All bids to include the exavating Of
the trench, furnishing all materials, in.
cluding pipe and cement, laying the pipe
and covering the same.
All work to be completed on or before
October 18th, 1904.
Each bid to be accompanied by GER
titled check of $4,000, as q pledge Of
good faith.
A copy of the proposed contract, which
will include specifications, may be seen
at the city clerks Office in Central City.
All bids to be filed with the city clerk
not later than six o'clock p. m. on July
9Th. 1904, after which they will be opened
in the presence Of the city council.
The city reserves the right to reject
any and all bids.
Dated at Central City, June 20. 1874.
M. X. SULLIVAN,
Clerk Of City Of Central.
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-07
WORLDS FAIR RATES
Via Union Pacific

The Union Pacific takes pleasure
10 announcing the following round
trip rates to st. Louis, which apply
from Central City.
oA2.l0 daily, April Is to Nov. 20,
inclusive, and good for return until
Dsc. 10. 1904.
QS5.O5, daily, April % TO Nov. 20.
inclusive, and good for return leav-
Ing st. Louis within sixty days from
date OF sale but not later than Dec.
Is. 1904.
oBl.6O. daily, April % TO Nov. 80,
ipausive, and good for return leav-
ia1 St. Louis within ten days from
date Of sale but not later than Dec.
G.lS04.
Tourist sleepers ON all trains Deu-
~ 70 and from Kansas City. double
birth rate. el.75.
ll you want to 60 via .A, best road
- that your ticket reads over the
uoion Pacific.
You can 60 either via Kansas City
q Vie Omaha. Tho price 10 the
sAn,s.
xbr any further information or de
opsiptive literature call on or ad.
dtsi., E. r. GRlryrs,
Genl Agent, U. r. r. Co, 4Si 9Th
etsset Denver.
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-07
GaIbraith Sentenced

Last Friday afternoon Azel D. Gal.
braith. the self confessed wife and child
murderer. was brought before Judge De.
France for sentence. The prisoner was
a. calm and cool as he had been all
through the trail, and he showed less
emotion when the court sentenced him
to be hanged than did the court itself or
the spectators present. He was senten-
ced 10 be taken to Canon City and there
hanged during the week of October IL,
1904. On Saturday he was taken to
Canon City by Sheriff Cody and there
placed in solitary confinment.
Not satisfied with the sensation that
had already been occasioned by his ar
rest and subsequent trail, the Denver
papers Of last Sunday were needlessly
compelled to manufacture a story about
the prisoner, to the effect that Galbraith
pleaded with Sheriff Cody to be allowed
to see Mrs. Lottie Russell, his paramour
once more. All this story was manu-
factured out whole cloth as Sheriff Cody
says Galbralth never made any such re-
quest OF him and never mentioned Mrs.
Russell's name. 1t was too bad that
Sensational reporters could not leave a
poor devil alone when being taken to his
death, but such is the heartlessness OF
some people.
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-07
A.woNDERrUL INvENrIoN


1t 10 sinteresting to note that fortunes
are frequently made by the invention of
articles Of minor Importance. Many of
the most popular devices are those de-
signed to benefit the people and meet
popular conditions, and one Of the most
interesting Of these that has ever been
invented is the DR.. White Electric Comb
patented Jan. l, 80. These wonderful
COMBS positively cure dandruff, hair
falling out, sick and nervous headaches,
and vhen used with DR.. Whites Elec-
tric Hair Brush are positively guaran-
teed 70 make straight hair curly in 25
days time. Thousands of these electric
combs have been sold in various cities of
the Union. and the demand is conse-
quently increasing. Our agents are rap
idly becoming rich selling these combs.
They positively sell on sight. Send for
sample. Mems size 35c., ladies Soc
half price while we are introducing
them.) The Dr.. White Electric Comb
Co., Decatur, Ill.
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-07

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Floyd returne,
from visit with friends in Denver Tues
day morning.
M. X. Sullivan returned from a few
days visit to Denver Tueaday evening
Frank Mills returned from Denver
Tuesday evening.
Miss Annie Rachofsky, after spending
a few days with friends in Denver, re-
turned Tuesday evening.
Harry Hall came in from Fall River
Monday to spend the Fourth with friends
in this city.
Geo Scheer Of Golden Fas visiting
the merchants here Tuesday.
William Dennis, after spending the
Fourth with friends in Denver, returned
Tuesday evening.
Miss Rose Barbee returned from a
visit with friends in Denver Tuesday
evening.
Miss Inez Richards returned from a
short visit to Denver Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Harry Garlick and daughter An
ME we're passengers up from Denver
Tuesday evening.
Miss Elsie Anger after spending few
days in the valley, returned Tuesday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Bishop returned
from short visit to Denver Tuesday
Mr.. and Mrs. William Richards we're
passengers up from Denver Tuesday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Rapin retured from a
short sojourn in Denver Tuesday even
ing.
Arthur Retallack returned from Den
yer Tuesday evening.
Mrs. VIM. Preville returned from a
visit with her mother in Denver, Tues
day evening.
Mra Josep Williams. after q few days
visit il Denver. returned Tuesday even.
ing.
Miss Leavy Rule and friend, Miss
Emily Rohrer, came up from Denver last
Friday to visit with relatives q few days.
Mrs. James Farrell went to Denver
Friday to meet her husband, who re-
turned that evening from California.
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-07
sr00kaoLDEss' MEETING.

srOCKaoLDERs MEETING.
The annual meeting Of the stockhold.
srs Of The Cashier Gold Mining and Re.
duction company will be held st tho
ONCE Of the company in the city OF Con.
tral. Gilpin county, Colo.. at 10 o'clock
q. m. on Monday. August l. 1904, for tho
election OF directors for the ensuing
year, and for the transaction OF any
other business that may properly come
before the meeting.
WILLIAM MUIR, President.
HENRY p. SHAuER, Secretary.
June 24th, 1904
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-07

Beginning June 18th, the train leav-
ing Denver for Central City at 3:2Op m.
will be held in Denver until $40 p. m. on
Sundays during the summer months.
This will give passengers the privilege
Of spending the entire day in Denver
Round trip good for Sunday only s1.5O.
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-07
TAKEN UP.

Came to my ranch, one mouse -colored
mule. about 20 years old, with no brand;
also one brown mule about 10 years old.
Owner can have same by calling at Phil
Hollenbeck's bakery, Black Hawk, or OF
Peter Maroney. Owner can have sane
by paying expenses.
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-07
WANTED

Agents. Hustlers, Statesmen. Clerks
apd everybody who wants to enjoy good
hearty laugh to send Soc Tor Tips to
Asseb." Worth ESQ TO any person Who
sells Goods for living. II not satisiac.
t6fy your money back. Circular for
stane. The Dr.. White Electric Comb
c.. Decatur. Ill.
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-07
OUR TRADE Is INCREAsIso,

And we want trial order from you. We
will guarantee to give you the best at
most reasonable prices. Everything in
the line Of groceries, glass and china
ware, -four and feed, can be secured from
us. Phillips. EBLI & Co.
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-07
WILL LEAVE AT Q. .ao r. M.

Effective Sunday, Juno 18th and con.
tinuing each Sunday during the summer
train No. 63 scheduled out Of Denver at
$40 p. m. daily for Golden. Idaho
Springs, Georgetown and Central City,
vie Colorado d Southern will Be held 70
leave st go p. n. enabling you 10 speud
the entire day u Deavss. I1lt
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-07
SPEND SUNDAY IN DENVER

Commencing June 18th and every
Sunday during the summer the Colo
RADIO & Southern will hold train No. 53,
scheduled out of Denver at 3:2O p. N.
for Golden, Idaho Springs, Georgetown
and Central City, to leave at $40 p. m.
allowing you to spend the entire day in
Denver. 11-4t
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-07

Beginning June 18th. tho train leaving
Denver for Central City at $40 p. M.
~ill be held in Denver until $40 p. u.
on Sundays during the summer months.
This will give passengers the privilege Of
spending ths entire day in Denver.
Round trip good for Sunday only el.5O.
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-07
WANTED

For Central City. . good hustler - agent
an. collector for Industrial Health, Ac-
cident and Life Insurance, on weekly
and monthly premium plan. Good con-
tract to agents.
Write The Western Life and Acct
cent Company, GOT Continental building,
Denver. Colo.
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-07
FOURTH OF JULY RATES.

Account OF the above the Colorado &
Southern will sell tickets to all points
on its line 10 Colorado, New Mexico and
Wyoming. at one fare for round "trip.
Dates OF sale July 2, 3 and 4. good to re-
turn including July 9. Minimum selling
cate, 5Oc.
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-07

Kaasas City and ~ Lsais Are Bsss
Reachsd via the Union Pacific. Two
elegantly equipped. fast trains daily.
See your local agent o. addfsss = +.
Griffin, General Agent Dsnvse.
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-07
DIED

In Central City, Colorado, Saturday
evening, July, End. 1904 James Harold
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Tierney, of
convulsions, aged 8 years. 5 months.
The funeral occurred Tuesday morn,
ing from the Church of the Assumption.
Interment in the Catholic cemetary.
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-07
LOST

A telescope lunch baeket containing
china, glass and silverware. Reward for
same. W. D. Converse, Apex.
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-07

OUR 3:eO P. NJ. TRAIN WILL LEAVE
DENVER AT gao p. M. ON SUNDAYS
Via Colorado & Southern for Golden,
Idaho Springs, Central City, Georgetown
and Silver Plume duritg the summer
months. 11-4t
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-07

ESTRAYEE-eS REWARD.
One gray horse,2 years old. branded
FF on right shoulder. Above reward
will be paid IL returned 70 Anton Steneck.
Central City.
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-07

MOTTO y TO THE PUBLIC.
Henry Dennis & Co. will close their
shop at o'clock p. m. during the sum-
mer months. b. DENNIS Il Co.
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-07

On Thursday July IA, CosQrove con-
cert orchestra will give a concert and
dance at the Arnory ball. They are the
finest aggregation OF musicians ever
heard in the city.
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-07

The A. L. Anderson Furniture Co..
headquarters for house furnishings Of
all kinds.
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-07
FOR RENT

A double house on 4th High, 8 rooms
e5 rent each side OF four rooms each.
Inquire Of Mrs. Agnes McCallistes. 3te
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-07
FOR SALE

A building lot 35xlOO feet. Good To-
cation. Very little grading. Price rea.
sonable. Inquire at this oflce.
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-07

Don't forget to hear Cosgrove orches
ira at Armory hall July IA. Dance az
forwards.
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-07

In Nevadaville, Colorado, Friday, July,
1st. the infant son of Mr.. and Mrs,
VIM. Roberts Of spinal menengitis,
aged months, 8 days.
The funeral occurred Saturday from
the residence. Interment Bald Noun.
tain cemstary. 4.
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-07

In Black Hawk, Colorado, SATURDAY..
July 2, 1904, to the wife of Frank Ora.
ham, a SOC.
DR.. Richmond reports all interested
parties as doing splendidly.
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-07
roR RKMr.

FOE RENr.
Four.room house on Spruce street.
See N. B. Hyndman.