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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1904-12-07
WILL ARREST DIR. KOCH
New Ulm Citizens Committee Has Been
Very Busy Gathering Evil
dence Against Him.
Swear to a Complaint Describing a Man
Closely Resembling That Of
DR.. Koch.

The indications are that the citi-
zens' committee of New Ulm is do
ing some active work in gathering
evidence and preparing for the ar
rest aud prosecution of DR.. g. r.
Koch, the alleged slayer of DR.. Geb-
hardt, and that the arrest may be
expected at any time. The com
mittee has already sworn to the
following complaint, on which a
warrant of arrest will be issued
when the proper time arrives;
1.-THE complaint of Chas. Silverson
and Albert Pfaender of the city of New
Ulm, Brown county, Mimi, made be-
fore N. Henningsen, Esq, city justice
of said city of New Ulm, who. being
duly sworn on their oaths, say that at
said city of New Ulm, on the 1st day
of November, A. d. 1904, at about the
hour of $50 O'Clock p. M, man whose
name is unknown to these complain
ants, but who, said compliments are
informed and believe, resides in said
city of New Ulm, Brown county,
Mimi, and who, the compliments are
informed and believe, is described as
follows: A man of medium height,
weighing about 140 pounds, with dark
hair, narrow, smooth and beardless
face and pale complexion, did then
and there wiIfully, unlawfully and
wrongfully, and with malice afore-
thought, kill one DIR. Louis A. Geb-
hardt, peaceable citizen of said city,
by then and there striking him, the
said Gebhardt, on and in the head and
neck with a hammer and a knife, con-
trary to the form of the statute in such
case made and provided, and contrary
to the peace and dignity of the state of
Minnesota, and prays that the iden-
tity of said unknown man may be es-
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1904-12-07

gave every evidence of astonish-
ment at the vast amount of work
accomplished by the committee, but
stated that their method of proceed
ure had never been resorted to be-
fore 10 criminal cases to his knowl-
edge and were surprised that they
were following this line of action.
When asked concerning it's legality
he stated that he could not inform
them at that time, and further stat
ed that it would take him in all
probability a week to ascertain re-
garding this matter. The commit
tee informed him that if he desired
he could spend the required time to
satisfy himself as to the legality of
their procedure, but that in the
meantime they would continue their
Investigations. They further told
the county's representatives, after
being in consultation with the best
legal authority in this state and
other states, and having this course
mapped out to them as being the
most expeditions under the circum-
stances, that they were not anxious
concerning it's legality.
*x*
The thunderbolt which was to
strike the committee was yet to
come. The meeting was one of sur
prises. After informing Attorney
Hoidale and Commissioner Eek
stein regarding their procedure,
the committee desired to be in
formed what the county had done
with regard to securing evidence
sufficient to make an arrest. At
torney Hoidale replied that "There
has been sufficient evidence all
along to make an arrest. This
statement came as a thunderbelt
from clear sky to the committee.
They with one breath demanded
why an arrest had not been made.
Hoidale stated that this was not in
his province and that he had pap
ers ready and waiting for any com
plainant who desired to secure the
arrest of any suspected party, and
also that it was not one of his func-
tions to look for complainant. The
committee then told him that the
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1904-12-07

What the motive is, unless it is
newspaper jealousy, we do not pre-
sumo to know, but the Brown Coun-
ty Journal is trying very hard to
convict Editor Brooks of the New
Ulm Review as a party to the crime.
While Mr.. Brooks actions are open
to criticism, people who know him
best can offer good excuses for his
conduct, and the editor of the Jour-
nal ought to follow Charles Reade S
advice of putting yourself in his
place." just at this time. Mr..
Brooks would never purposely
shield criminal. and at the same
time where his evidence is SO i'm
portant, he would not make posi-
tive statement unless he were GER
tain that he were correct. The
news columns OF the last issue OF
The Journal purported to state
facts, apparently without bias, more
accurately than they have since the
crime was committed. Speaking of
the work of the committee, it says:
-
''The committee are holding Sc
cret sessions several times daily
and the result of these sessions are
carefully guarded, but several facts
relative to the joint meeting held
with County Attorney Hoidale and
Chairman of the County Commits
sioners Eckstein Tuesday evening,
have leaked out. The committee
was DESTROYS of ascertaining what
was being done by the county per-
tanning to the apprehension of the
murderer and therefore invited Mr..
Hoidale and Mr.. Eckstein to be
present at their deliberations that
evening. The members of the COM
mittee kept nothing secret from the
county representatives, but in
formed them concerning what had
been their course the past several
days in obtaining the testimony of
witnesses. The county attorney
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1904-12-07

was making in securing incrimi-
mating evidence necessary before
an arrest could be made, stated that
all the evidence was in at this time,
that he thought would be forthcom-
ing; that all clues had been run to
earth and that there was nothing
more to be accomplished with re-
gard to procuring additional evil
dence.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1904-12-07
FINE AND DANDY.

Our line of nickle plated copper
ware-elegant presents: Soap trays,
chatting dishes, afternoon teas, bak-
ing dishes, table sets and water
pitchers, berry and nut dishes,
mugs, cups, bread and bake stands,
trays and walters, tea and coffee
pots and tea kettles in great varie-
ty.
E A. PEAsE.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1904-12-07

criminal might escape, if no war;
rant was issued and no arrest made,
but be informed them that the po-
lice officers would look out for that.
Such statements from the county
attorney staggered the committee.
They could hardly believe that they
heard Alright, and after recovering
from their amazement they asked if
the county attorney was not willing
to withdraw from his Office in the
face of all these facts. He pledged
himself again upon his honor to
step down and out from his Office as
soon as demand for an arrest was
made, thereby practically admitting
that evidence is at hand.
The committee are daily taking
the sworn testimony from witness
es, relative to the murder, having
completed the examination of about
twenty persons up to the present
time, and state that greater prog
ress in the matter of securing evil
dence has been made than was an
ticipated.
The bottle containing some kind
of a powder, which was received
through the mails by the murdered
man several days before his death
has been analysed by chemists at
the state university, and they have
made report stating that it was a
poisonous compound. This seems
to substantiate the theory that DR..
Gebhardt's life was sought prior to
his death by making him partake
of the poison, which he, however,
failed to do.
Henry Gebhardt, brother of the
murdered man, has arrived from
Black River Falls, Wis, and At
torney George M. Popham, of Chica-
90, who has been retained by the
Gebhardt brothers for fee of 800,
arrived yesterday, giving color to
the theory that an arrest will soon
be made.
Detective Rgdell, when qnes-
toned cpuce H tie 70
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1904-12-07

tablished, and when SO established,
that said person may be arrested and
dealt with according to law.
"And in furtherance of said object,
said complainants will provide the
witnesses of said unlawful act"
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1904-12-07

Detective Rydell, when qles-
toned cpuce a tat IL
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1904-11-01
AN UNPLEASANT AFFAIR.

A quarrel has broken out unfortu-
nately between National Chairman
Stewart and Mr.. Woolley of the New
Voice. Although largely personal
matter, at least in it's origin, it
will have a tendency to injure the
party, especially with those who ex-
pect perfection in all things of those
who urge right-doing in anything.
Backbone cannot devote much space
to the lamentable affair in this issue,
nor is it necessary. The main facts
regarding it are already before most
of our readers through The New Voice,
the Citizen and the public press.
There will be a meeting of the Ma
tional Committee early in December.
This body is composed of some of the
most level-headed and courageous men
in our ranks and if they shall deter
mine that the disagreement between
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1904-11-01
Tit for Tat.

There's one good thing about being
prohibition candidate. You don't
have to worry bit whether you'll be
elected or not.-Sauk Center Ava
lanche.
1t is only fair to the Avalanche to
say that the above item was publish
ed before the editor had read the ac-
counts of Prohibition victories in sew
eral states.
If the Republican party should go
back on the liquor interests the latter
will go back on the party.-South
west, Cincinnati, liquor organ.
There's no cause for alarm on that
point. In the recent campaign the Re-
publican party was as silent as the
grave on the saloon ISSUE Yet it was
given a new lease of power, it's candi-
date for President receiving the larg-
est popular vote ever given to a can
didate for that Office. There's lots of
trouble brewing for the liquor trade
but not in that quarter of the sky.
bodied prevaricators on it's staff-Both
Sides, liquor organ.
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1904-11-01
STRIKE At THE ROOT.

There was large vote against Mr..
Dunn on moral grounds. We believe
it's proportions were sufficient to ac
count for his defeat. Yet, as we have
before said, the Prohibition party's
fight against him was rather because
he was representative of a party
which fosters the saloon, which pro-
duces men of low ideals, immoral hab
it's and profane and impure language.
Prohibitionists are practical; they
strike at the root of the evils which
they combat and the root of this evil
is the unprotected saloon.
We opposed the election of Mr..
Johnson with equal earnestness and
on the same ground. Those who ar
rayed themselves against Mr.. Dunn
on moral grounds ought not to have
given their support to Mr.. Johnson, a
representative of a political party
which stands for the saloon, the hot
bed of immortality. They should have
given their ballot to Mr.. Dorsett.
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1904-11-01
ABOUT SUBSCRIPTIONS.

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subscription account at one time will get
our receipt for the same. The receipt
will also give the date to which the re-
newal carries the subscription. OF course
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and do not themselves renew their sub
scription but receive a bill, should write
us. We do not intend to send bill to
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SONAL subscriber, that is one who. pays
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When we take such pains that no person
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then write US that he never subscribed
and expect us to stop his paper without
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bill, please advise us, that the error
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you annoyance and us expense.
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1904-11-01

prepare the way for the conquest of
the nation.
Prohibitionists here and there in
the past few years have been working
along the line Of this new idea. A
number of counties, notable among
them being Venango County, Pa, have
been capturing township and county
Offices by the scores and hundreds.
Two years ago National Chairman
Stewart went in to win place in the
state legislature of Illinois on a
straight Prohibition party ticket. He
won it and improved his opportunity
gloriously. The returns show that
Prohibitionists have been elected to
the Illinois legislature this year SINH
lar good news comes from other states.
Minnesota has caught the new idea
and has just waged several out-to-win
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1904-11-01

tered. It's latest thought is to break
through the lines of the license par
ties at once, electing it's candidates
wherever concentration of effort and
an aggressive campaign can accom-
plish this, and so giving the people a
specimen of what it will do for the
nation when the larger power which it
seeks has been given to it. It's aim
heretofore has been to steadily in
crease the vote cast for it's candidates
for all Offices, high and low, and after
a while to capture all of the offices
and at practically the same time. The
plan Of attack is changing. No less
strenuous efforts will be put forth to
capture gubernatorial chairs and the
White House than heretofore. But the
party will now make more deter
mined attempt to win out at once in
large number of local campaigns, es-
pecially legislative campaigns.
The consideration which keeps the
largest number of enemies of the sa-
loon from voting the Prohibition tick
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1904-11-01
Pith of the Press.

Patriot PhalanX: Let no Democrat talk
to Prohibitionist about throwing away
his vote
Kansas City Leader: We didn't elect
many, but we stood for right and right
eousness.
Defender: The Prohibition Party must
proceed to elect few pound-keepers be-
fore it can expect to elect a President.
N. J. Gazette: Crimes of all kinds,
and especially those against women,
would be vastly lessened if the saloons
were outlawed. Why not condemn the
saloon at the ballot-box? Why not strike
at the fountain head of it's power?
New Voice: We have made mistakes
and suffered from our foolishness. But
we have never been false to our vision.
We have never gone back on the thing
that brought US into existence. We have
built our city upon the high hill Of truth;
it "cannot fall and it cannot be hid
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1904-11-01

Legislative campaigns. Such a thing
as electing member of the legislature
on our ticket in Minnesota for some
years to come has never entered the
heads of Prohibitionists until now. We
have not yet landed any of our men,
but we came so near it in a number
of instances, as our news columns
show, as to send a thrill all along the
line and to cause the opening already
of the legislative campaign Of 1906.
We call special attention to Secre-
tary Calderwood's open letter to Mr..
"Out-to-Winner." If any Prohibition
list in the state has heretofore been
looking on, waiting and hoping that
something would happen, let him look
on and wait no longer, but jump into
the fight, for from this time on, if there
has never been before, there will be
good fighting all along the line"
Minnesota Prohibitionists must and
will capture the state legislature and
they will capture a part of it at the
next election.
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1904-11-01
An Open Letter From State Headquarters
Mr.. -Winner":-


Noble
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sentiment
in BUSINESS
heroic consistent and
cause nc
have gudgng half day for n1
in
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1904-11-01

ct is the idea that the party cannot
win. Prohibitionists are very nice
people, and all that, but they are ahead
of their times-they cannot win. The
best way to show that we can win is
to win. If we capture township, the
way is paved to take over county.
If we can carry a county, the state
may soon be ours. If we can get con-
troll of state, the nation before long
will surrender. The efficient manage
ment of the Offices filled by Prohibi-
tionists will also do much in this di-
rection. If we elect to power broad
minded, level-headed men, their adj
ministration of their offices will open
the way for larger victories. If ''prohi-
bition with a party behind it" is desir-
able and practicable, a fair trial Of it
and the Inauguration and successful
conduct of kindred reforms by Prohi-
bition officials in a limited area will
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1904-11-01
Brief and Brainy.

He that would save his vote shall lose
it: and he that shall lose his vote for My
sake and the gospels, the same shall
save it.-C. N. Howard.
The drinking man is "bad pay and
the sober man must pay his bills. This
adds to the cost of the sober mans gro
ceries, his dry goods, his luxuries and
necessities-W. G.. Calderwood.
No man can be a reformer in any true
sense of the word in our day, who does not
fight the saloon. 1t is an unreasonable
national calamity, and we ought to hate
it, we ought not to keep silent about it,
we ought to make no compromise with it,
we ought to talk against it, pray against
it, and vote against tic. N. Howard.
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1904-11-01
Why PrOhibitiOniStS Are Giving Thanks


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t
and
ghind
Because it's better farther
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1904-11-01

these leaders makes it necessary and
right for the Committee to take hand
in the affair, it will doubtless arrive
at wise and just conclusion. 1t is
the opinion Of not a few, however,
that as this is personal difficulty, the
Committee has no rights or duties in
connection with it.
In the meantime let us remember
that God has all through the ages en-
trusted his cause to fallible men and
that in spite Of their faults and follies,
the Truth has marched steadily on
ward.
BREAK THROUGH THE LINES.
The Prohibition Party's New Idea.
The Prohibition party Is acquiring
wisdom and gathering strength for the
great struggle upon which 1t has en-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-11

Herbert Savage of Bath, passeu Inc
Sabbath in town.
Daniel Webb of Somerville, IS pass
ing the fall in town.
Miss Lulu Trott become Mrs. Harold
Bruce of NOrridgewock, this Holi'h'
Judson Bookings is much improved
in health. We are pleased to see MIN IN
Bath, last week.
Miss Lena Scott of Virginia, mas
been visiting friends in town.
Mrs. Louise Dunton of Plttstoh' Is
the guest of Mrs. Seth Gahan.
Potatoes and apples are rotting
badly.
Albert Hathorne sent his fine stock
of cattle to Topsham fair, Monday.
Free delivery will come in for a por-
ton of the town, Nov. 1. The route
from Wiscasset which takes IN the
eastern part, started, July l, put this
still leaves out a large part OF this
large town. To very many it is not an
accommodation, especially those near
the West Woolwich post office, winch
we presume will be abolished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-11
CHANGE OF TIME,
Winter Schedule of Trains on the
Maine Central.

The winter schedule of trains on the
Maine Central went into effect. this
morning at 1880 Several changes in
the time Of leaving this city are no.
tccd in the new table and should be
taken into consideration by the travel
ing public. Trains from this city will
run. by the new schedule, as follows:
From the west-The night Pullman
VIII leave at 12.40 instead of 1927, as
before and the train that has arrived
from Portland at 2.35 in the morning,
will be taken off the line No change
Will be made in the early Accommoda-
ton for Bangor at CTS in the morning.
Train No. l will leave at S.54 and will
be followed by the noon train at 12,lS
or Is minutes later than before.
The express and paper train will ar
rive from Boston at PIP. or Is minutes
earlier than through the summer and
VIII nc followed by the local express al
.. The evening train will be only one
minute later than before and will leave
at los.
Trains from the east will arrive as
foiloWs-Night train No. s will arrive
at III instead of $50 No. "A will ar
rive at G.3a and will be followed nv tha
express at 5.25 and No. 1O2 at 4O1 in
stead of 400. The Accommodation
from Bangor will return at 7.25. The
night train from Bangor will arrive at
l".'4. The Sunday train from the cast
VIII arrive at l0.44 in the forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-11
AT OLD SAUGUS.
Opening Of October Two Weeks Meet
ing, Monday.

Saugus, Mass, Oct. 10.-In spite of
the heavy track that prevented very
fast time, as rule, a large crowd wit
messed good sport at the opening of
the October two weeks meeting at the
Old Saugus track. today. Not i vafOr-
lite won, although two second-choices
were successful and a third event left
in doub.. Jimmy Michael was we'll
backed for the trotting race. hut Kitty
Wilkes had the best staying qualities
and after having laid up the first two
heats, won out.
Little Rube was counted he best in
the second division of the 2.15 pacing
class. but was not a factor in the race
after the opening heat. Allie Mack,
the winner, reduced her record to
2124.
In the unfinished first division of the
same event Al Ray earned a new mark
of 213A. He ired badly in the home
stretch of the final heat Of the after
noon. Chief Wilkie was an almost pro-
hibitive favorite.
The summaries:
2l5 CLASS. TROTTING. PURSE $500.
Kitty Wilkes. m Earn, .
est . L L
Jimmy Michael. b tNuck-
| olSl ..'.-....... .......-.1 l Z
| Midnight Hal, blk
tthodeS) .......-...........2 . 4 ro
| ohcd. b z T.awrence)........5 70
| Evel, Bird. b m (Arthur..i 4 ro
Cassi" C.. blk m Oiinney)..9 70
! !eeonita. br m (Thompsom..7 6 IDS
Nanny Nelson, Oh m Paige)1 3 Sdr
/ Gambia, m Dore). Dis
Time. 2.11A, 2.l9i4. 2.16h, 2.15A. 215i4, 216la.
215 CLASS, PACING. PURSE $5Cu-SEC-
OND DIVISION.
| Allie Mack, b m ORogers). l l l
Commodore Dewey, ch Wood
| Jul - ....--.... ............-...I : :,
Sapphire, m Foster). ...........5 ) .
Little Rube, b (Burns).
| Daniel Webster. tGibbins)...6
Time. 2.1r4, 2.l2A, 213a2 2.1"A.
,215 CLASS. PACING. PURSE 500
| FIRST DIVISION-UNFINIS
Al Ray. b & Embellishments l 1
Newsboy. e (GosnelD........1 3 6 3
Chief Wilkie, e (Gillies)......6 .
Corona Oh m Marstom. I
| Elly Hurd, b 0Harding).....7 . 4 4
| Fuzzy. b h (Connor).
Reno X, e (Bowser). .........5 ,
Miss Ormond, b m (Yapp).....4 DIR
I Time, 2.144, 2.15A, 2.13A. 2.1fz, 2.15l..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-11
GARDINER.
FIRE IN RANDOLPH,
Smart Blaze for While Bothers the
Firemen.

An alarm of fire at about 11.40. Sur
DAY evening, from the Randolph
Side called out the department
OF that town for a blaze in
tho barn ut the Samuel Has
keil place on Central street. The fire
spread to the ell, which was partially
destroyed. The main house and con-
tents were saved. Mr.. Haskell also
saved his two horses and three car
riascs from his barn. His loss is
placed at about $500; covered by insur-
ance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-11
soFTNEss OF sEALsKIN.
IL Rivaled by Human Hair Where
Dandru6 is Eradicated.

sealskin is admired the world over for
its softness and glossiness: and yet the
human hair is equally as soft and glossy
when healthy; and the radical cause of all
hair trouble is dandruff which is caused
by a pestiferous parasite. that saps the
vitality Of the hair at its root. Newbro's
Herpicide is the only preparation that is
1atal to the dandruff germ. Without dan.
drum there is no falling hair. but a lux
uriant growth Of glossy, soft hair is GER.
tam: Securing the scalp won't cure dam
oru1.' Kill the dandruff germ. Thous-
anas OF women owe their beautiful suits
or nair to Newbro's Herpicide. Sold by.
leading druggists. Send 1ec. in stamps
TO The Herpicide Co.. Detroit, Mich.
Bowditch. Webster 4 Co. Special 4sta