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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-07-28

changing them for mere sport.
"I'm going to cut across the pass"
he said. l followed him at o distance.
I was not exactly a tenderfoot, even
in those days, but | had something of
the preacher in my nature, and it was
liable to crop out at inopportune mo-
ments.
What in the devil did Zilk want to
kill Jim Dowly for, I asked myself.
Zilk was a firsi-rate fellow and an or
nament to the camp, and the girl
wasn't worth it. Here he was getting
ready to throw up his best chance in
life, and his soul along with it, for
a scamp who wasn't worth the powder
he would waste on him. / quickened
my pace as my argument got the bet
ter Of me, and overlook my mar be-
fore he had made the first turn toward
the pass.
"Well?" he asked, laconically.
Whats up, Zilk?" I said, just as If
I didn't know.
I was a slender chap at the time, ard
was supposed to have a tendency
toward consumption. Zilk put his
hand on my shoulder, and his grip
made me vince.
I'm going to do the only decent
thing | ever did in my life," he said,
''and I shan't need any company to
help me out
I stepped back, sheepishly. "Oh, I
thought I began, and stopped
Notwithstanding in his eyes made
ME wonder what he meant and just
what was his definition of decency.
What did you change the loads for?"
I asked, recklessly. There is the girl
to think Of; you'll break her heart II
YOU kill him"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-11-24
WEEKS HAPPENINGS
NEWS or the WEEK ~ a CON-
pENsEp FORM.
Orders for state Troops-AdJt Gen.
Conkna Announces n Numscr OF
Changes-Many items from Around
a Great State.

A Pierre dispatch states that Adjt.
Gen. Conklin has just issued a number OF
special orders In regard To h state
troops, changing ia. =smpany officers In
several instances.
Special order No. 4 accepts the rcsig-
nation OF Thos. g.. Orr as captain OF
Troop A OF the First squadron of caval-
~, and accepts the resignation OF Second
Lieut.. II. T.. Grccnman. of the sanie
troop. First Lieut.. Eugene Oyerholscr.
Of the troop. Is promoted TO the captain
CT OF the same.
Special order No. . accepts the rcsig'
nation OF Col. T.. &. Solberg. OF the gen
ernl staff, and the resignation OF Lieut..
q. 4. Foncannon. adjutant of the FIRST
battalion OF the Second regiment.
Special order No. q declares the ONCE
OF captain OF Troop Is 81 the First squad
ron OF cavalry to be vacant on account
OF the removal Of Capt. Thomas McCnr-
thy from the state; promotes First iAeui.
Chas. 4. Hummcll 90 the capiaincy OF
the troop, and Second Lieut.. Earl v.
Bobb 20 the first lieutenantcy. Capt.
Hummcl II ordered tn give ten days no.
tice 20 his troop for the election Of u Sec
ond lieutenant 20 oil the vacancy caused
by the promotion OF Lieut.. Bobb.
Special order No. Z relieves First Lieut..
Thos. ii. Briggs from duty n quarter
master Of the First battalion ~ the Nee
end regiment. and assigns him TO duty
as adjutant OF the same battalion. Lieut..
Chas. A. Rub il relieved from duty as
quartermaster OF the Second regiment.
and assigned 10 duty rs quartcTmaster Oh
the First battalion Of the same regiment.
Besides these special orders. general or.
der No. o the receipt OF khaki
uniforms TO equip the enlisted men of the
state, and Il Is ordered that an cor before
the LIST day OF April, 1905. That oil conf
missioned officers OF the guard shall pro-
vide themselves with olive drab uniforms.
as per regulations Of the United States
army regulations.
As e Is now too late for the use Of the
khaki uniforms this year they viii Ice
retained In the store rooms at the state
arsenal until spring before being dis
tributed.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-11-24
MOB AGAIN GATHERS
THREATENS TO HANG NEGROES
AT LEXINGTON.
l1en Come from Miles Arouud-Au-
thorities Take Prompt, Decisive
sssnd-Locai Militia Called Out
Report Widow Urged Iynching.

A Lexington. Ky. special says; ~
10:45 O'Clock Monday night the prospect
OF n mob which had been formed on the
outskirts OF the city attacking the jail
In which Ed Taylor. Garfield Smith and
John Taylor are confined was - pro-
nounced that County Judge Bullock nd
yised the militia 20 be called ont. Con.
stables and deputy sheriffs TO the num-
Der OF fifty had already been put on
guard ut the Jail. and all the day police
had been called from their beds To rein
force the night force.
The authorities declined 10 give out
the information that had come to them
rs TO the plans OF the mob, but they
were In touch with the situation, aud
considered u grave.
Sunday night the three negroes who
are now In jail started out on an expc-
dition 10 kill white dogs" Entering
Luigart's saloon they opened fire on a
company OF white men who were strang-
ers to them. William Moore was shot
dead as he was crouching behind a bar
rel. Others found moro secur cover
and escaped. though bullet holes mark
cd their places Of refuge.
Sunday night n mob OF 300 formed and
went TO the jan after midnight, but WINS
persuaded TO disperse when informed
that the police were aware OF its plans.
AT IL o'clock Monday night Col. Roger
Williams, OF the Second regiment. called
Company G into service. Runners were
sent for the soldiers Ia all parts OF the
city. County Judge Bullock was at the
Jail with the chief OF police and detect
ives and shcritfs were directing prccau-
tionary measures.
While n minstrel performance was In
progress nj the opera house. n halt was
called and IL was announced that Col.
Williams requested all militiamen IN the
audience 20 meet him in the lobby. This
caused excitement. aud by IL o'clock
hundreds OF people were docking 90 the
Jail. The police stretched ropes across
the streets surrounding the jail aud re-
inforced this with n living chain OF blue.
coats. They received Information that
two brothers OF Moorc's widow. who
with ten children is left nnproyided for.
were at the head Of a mounted mob rid.
ing from Bourbon County. The report
that the widow had said she wanted the
men lynched melted many to join the
mob. The main rendezvous is on the
Bryant station pike.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-11-24

FURY Fixes Punishment at imprIson-
ment for Life.

A Cherokee. Ia. special says: After
celebrating FOR sixteen hours the jury
In the HOFFMAN case OF the State OF Iowa
vs.. Harry HOFFMAN returned a verdict
OF murder In the first degree. and fixed
the penalty for his crime at life impris-
onmcnt at hard labor.
AT IL o'clock Sunday morning the jury
said II had agreed upon n verdict. aud
word was sent at once 20 Judge GRynor.
who was waiting Mt the Lewis Hotel
while the jury deliberated. aud 20 coun
sci for the defense.
In n short time the judge arrived. as
did County Attorney Miller. William
Mulvaney. chief counsel for Hortman;
Ben T.. Ijallou. clerk OF courts: John Ho-
gan, sheriff. and the defendant. Harry
HOFFMAN. The jury then entered the
box and returned It's verdict OF guilty.
and while the greater part OF the popu'
lation OF Cherokee was at the various
churches in the city listening 60 the word
OF God from the pulpit Harry HOFFMAN
sat at the prisoners bench In the court
house and heard read the verdict that
twelve men tried aud true found against
him. and that means he viii have TO
spend the remainder .f his life behind
prison bars for the cold blooded murder
OF his sweetheart. Florence Porter.
HOFFMAN listened 90 the verdict as IL
was read and never wavercd for an I'M
slant.
The judge gave the defense three days
60 file u motion for a new trial. Sentence
will be passed at $50 .. m. next Sat
urday.
The first ballot that the jury took 10
determine the degree OF guilt or inno-
ccnce OF the defendant resulted In ind.
ing him guilty OF murder In the first de-
gree. II then took ffty-four ballots 10
determine the punishment. the first four
ballots standing IL to for the death
penalty.
The community In general Is well
pleased with the verdict, aud feels that
he had received the punishment that he
deserved.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-11-24

An Explosion Occurs On Plant
where In % Made

Where Gas u mndt-
Twenty-Five gas tanks In the big rail
road gas charging station nj Seventy.
third Street and South Chicago Avenue.
Chicago, exploded Friday.
-Four employees were killed and = score
injured; two seriously. The tanks were
OF the style used In railroad cars for
lighting purposes.
All the men were buried under tons 81
iron. making IL impossible to remove
their bodies for hours after.
The gas company supplies illumination
for railroad coaches. This illuminant
Is forced into small ~rctorts, which when
attached under the floor Of a car will sup
ply Il with light for months. In order
To make this possible the retorts are sub.
jected TO IN extremely high pressure. IL
was such n tank that caused the hrst OK
plosion. While workmcn and wrckage
filled the air. other retorts exploded In
such rapid succession that Il was almost
impossible 20 distinguish the separate de-
donations. There were nine such ex-
p~losions In all. and these left the plant
In flames. which kept the fire department
busy for several hours.
The total loss 10 property Is $4,000.
The Ere spread among the property "
the Peoples Gas Light aud Coke Com
pany and threatened In reach the large
storage tanks of that company.
Policemen we're sent about for a mile
radius warning persons to move from
the homes.
To prevent an explosion OF gas In the
mammoth tanks the waste pipes were
opened and soon the tanks were discharg-
Ing gas into the air. This was n dan
geroas undertaking. but prevented a larg-
er destruction of property. When the
danger Of the larger tanks exploding had
been reduced 10 II minimum. Chief Engi-
ncer E~ustuce. with several assistants,
entered the grounds aud shut OF the sup
ply pipes from the ruined building to the
large tanks.
One victim was blown through a wall
and 100 feet away from the building In
which he was ut work. He was fearfully
crushed. but may live. lie said:
II was working about one OF the gas
tanks when the first explosion occurred.
j believe n OF the tanks In the row east
OF US blc-y up. The ground trembled and
scemd 90 heave upward, when suddenly
there was n rip and n roar and / don't
remember what occurred after that until
l came to In the street 100 feet away"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-11-24
TWO OFFICERS ARE SHOT.
One 10 Killed and Other Perhaps Fa-
tally Hurt.

PatrOlman John DAILY was shot and In.
stantly killed at Detroit. Mich, Thurs
day night by an unknown man, who es-
capped, aud J. ID. Pickell, special officer
OF the Michigan Central Railroad. who
went TO Days assistance. was also shot
aud perhaps fatally injured.
Officer Pickcll. who happened 60 be
near by, was attracted by the shot that
killed DAILY and was shot by one OF the
burglars as they rctreatcd.
When Days dead body was found his
hand still grasped the handle OF his re-
volver. Pickell was shot In the abdo-
men, the bullet passing through his body
aud coming Out ut the backbone. 1t Is
understood that Patrolman DAILY found u
white man and n negro ~effecting an en-
trance at the rear OF n store at Wayne
Street aud Michigan Avenue. Upon APP
preaching them he was shot down before
he had n chance to use his revolver.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-11-24
BIG FIRE IN cHARLEsTowN.
Blaze ON the Docks Causes Loss OF
Over Half n Million Dollars.

Blaze ON the Docks Causes Loss OF
Over Half n Million Dollars.
London pier and shed OF the Warren
line ia Charlestown, Mass, flied with
oil, wood pulp and other highly infam-
mable material, was completely consum-
cd by FIRE. and Il was only by the utmost
exertion that the iiremen were able 20
save adjoining property. The big Hoosac
tunnel grain elevator and the White Star
line pier and a number OF vessels mar
rowly escaped destruction.
The shed which was burned was fairly
damned with valuable freight, including
the entire cargo Of the l.. T.. Holmblad.
The upper story OF the shed also contain.
I'll a large amount OF imported freight In
bond. A custom house officer estimated
the loss OF freight at $4,000. whilc the
Warren line officials place the loss OF the
pier at 100000.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-11-24
BANK PRESIDENT ACCUSED.
Held 90 Grand Jury on tho Charge
or EmbezEiemcnt.

President W. w. Leighton, OF the Lima
Savings Bank aud Trust Company. Ii.
ma, D.. has been held TO answer before
the grand jury for embezzlement under
bond OF 5000. IL was shown In the
preliminary hearing that Leighton's per-
sonal obligations TO the bank exceed SAL
900. secured solely by stocks in three cor
porations now in the hands OF 4 receiver.
and further that on the day OF suspension
$3.50 was in the banks vaults.
The banks directors voted TO make an
assignment thus further complicating
matters. NJ. j. Davis was named as as
signee and gave bond for $4,000. An
action will follow for the dismissal OF the
receiver.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-11-24
win Pierre JoInry?

Numerous inquiries are coming In from
over the state as 20 the time when Pierre
viii hold a ratification meeting over the
capital result. The people Of Pierre are
pretty well used up. aud nothing will be
done az the present time. While Pierre
Is always ready TO greet friends. she can.
not ut the present time make any general
move, bur at some time la the future
hopes to give her friends due recognition
OF their assistance.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-11-24
WOLF HUNTS SUCCESSFUL.
Farmers Near Arlington Had 10
Protect Their Flocks.

Wolves have recently become rather
numerous and very troublesome 10 the
vicinity OF Arlington, where many ot
the farmers have large ilocks OF sheep.
A great many sheep have been killed
by the wolves. causing heavy losses 10
the sheep owners. For the purpose 81
Kidding this region OF the pests. grand
wolf hunts have been organized under
the direction OF Sheep Inspector Weddcll,
and In addition TO the sport afforded the
scores of farmers aud others who take
part In the hunts. many Of the wolves are
being sent 60 wolf heaven. IL u believed
that as the result OF a few more round
ups the pests will be cxtcrminatcd.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-11-24
ROBBERY AT
sheriff Kerr Has the Guilty Persons
Under Arrest.

James Shumway's hardware store at
IroquoIs was robbed early Monday night:
Sheriff Kerr, OF Huron. was advised OF
the fact, and in less than nm hour after
receiving the message had the men IN
custody. They nre a tough-looking pair,
and had in their possession a numb et
knives. reyolycrs. etc.. together with saws
and burglar tools. Neither OF the men
will volunteer any statement as to his
identity, or name or place of residence
Sheriff Peterson. OF kingsbury County,
arrived and took them to DE Smct.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-11-24

Facts which have come to light since
the IRE nc Tabor on Saturday morning
last seem 20 point ~conclrsivcly TO n muir
der.
The body Of Frank Hcndnch, the un.
fortunate young man who was supposed
10 have been burned to death. shows
marks " violence which indicate he was
killed while sleeping. aud the building
set on lire 10 hide the crime.
When the body was taken from the
ruins II was noticed that while the arms
and legs were burned 10 n crisp, yet 4
portion " the head and shoulders were
only slightly burned. The skull was bad.
ly crushed. showing violence which could
not hare been done save by human
agency.
Hcndrich was known 90 he a sober
man and one who saved his money. lie
was reported TO have had several HIM.
dred dollars In a trunk In his room at the
time Of the IRE. Robbery Is thought 10
Ice the motive for the crime. with muir
der aud arson 10 hide the traces.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-11-24
TWELVE ARE DEAD.
s~mothered In Brookiyn Tenement
House Fire.

Smothcred before they could reach the
ERE escape in n burning building at 1855
Troutman Street. In the Williamsburg
district OF Brooklyn. n. T., twelve per-
sous met death shortly before 2 o'clock
Sunday morning. Two entire families,
those OF Maranio Triolo and Charles POI
lognio. are wiped ont. the last living
member Of zach being now In n hospital
with no hope OF rccovery-Charles Po-
lognio. 20 years old. and 1ony Triolo, IL.
both OF whom are terribly burned.
The burned tenement house is in the
enter OF a row OF threc-s,ory tenemcnts
extending the length OF the block. aud
was occupied by Italians. The FIRE Is
supposed 20 have started In the cellar OF
the grocery store of Antouino Giambo.
los, on the ground floor.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-11-24
Mitchell omcers Make Raid.

A house OF prostitution that has been
running a mile north OF Mitchell for the
past w months, was pulled Sunday
night, aud Edgas Larrabee, the proprie-
tor. and three women wers taken. The
raid was made by the mayor aud the city
attorney and three policemen. The In
mates Of the house were brought before
Justice -AcKinley and pleaded guilty TO
the charges. They paid a line Of 500.
IL IL the intention Of the city authorities
10 keep the place closed.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-11-24
KILLED 6Y n GIRL.
Murder or Bookmaker Young was
Cold Biooded.

1otb Dtuohtu.
When the trial OF NAN" Patterson,
the pretty "~Florodou" girl, who is alleg.
ed to have murdered Caesar Young, a
wealthy woung bookmakcr, was resumed
at New York Monday. Justice Davis de-
clined 10 excuse Foreman Hendricks ON
account OF the severe illness OF a member
of his family, and Assistant District At
torney Rand at one began TO outline the
case Of the prosecution.
Rand said the prosecution was pre-.
pared TO show not only that Miss Pat
terson tired the fatal shot. but that the
act was one of elaboration and prcmedi.
tation. They would show the crime was
planned for at least thirteen hours: that
IL was conceived the day before the ,ras.
edy. when the pistol was bought.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-11-24
STRANGE CRIME
Murder OF Chicago Chauffeur Puz-
xics the sieuths.

xlc= the sieuths.
The search for the murderer OF J. W.
Bate. Jr.. the young chauffeur who was
found dead In an automobile near le-
mont, ILL.,. continued Monday.
Detectives NJ work on the case have
abandoned the theory that a double muir.
der was committed aud are proceeding
ON the assumption that Bates only pass.
engcr on the fatal trip was the missing
"Mr. Dove"
Among letters found in the dead
chauifeur's pocket is said TO be one in a
woman's handwriting. which contains the
words: when | love. I love, and when
j hate. l hate"
One letter. signed Leila J.. Halle. was
mailed In Auburn. y. Y. Miss Halle
Is believed TO be a Chicago girl who is Wis.
ing In the east.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-11-24
nanxn Irnnkinx Einr.

General Manager Lennon. OF the Lake
Tombiey Cattle Company. arrived In the
Hills from Standing Rock agency. en-
route 10 Belle Fonrche. lie says the
range at Standing Rock agency was new
or better than this year and that stock Is
looking fine.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-11-24
May HUNT DEER.
Deer Killing season in South Dako-
"a Began Tuesday.

On Tuesday. Nov. II. the season for
dr. killing OPENED. aud will extend
L.'.sough 10 JJnn. /. 1905.
.Alrcady several parties from Lead have
made arrangements 10 camp for a time
In tho southern aud western Hills.
Reports from these districts indicate
that there Is plenty OF game this sea.
son, and the nimrods will have ample
opportunity 10 bag some Of IL. Nj. IL.
Ocumpaugh. chief game warden OF the
BLACK Hills. says that the deer have
ihriyed very well the past year, and that
a close watch has been kept on poacherS.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-11-24
start Toward New Church.

The work OF constructing the basement
Tor n new Congregational church build
hlg which II 10 be erected az Willow Lake
las been completed. Owing 20 the late
4 ess OF the season IL Is probable the work
81 erecting the church building will not
be commenced until spring.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-11-24

The regular term OF circuit court has
convened In Mitchell. There is n very
light calendar. Two horse thieves by
the name NJ Martin Sargott aud Carl
Woods were the only criminals before
tho bar. Both pleaded guilty 10 the
charge and Judge Smith nj once SEN
fenced them to i've years in the peniten-
tiary. Both are boys ID years Of age
aud claimed they were drunk when they
committed the deed.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-11-24
CINCINNATI FIRE.
Damage I'm Central Part OF City APP
proHimatcs S50O, 600.

proxtmatcs SsOO,OcO.
At Cincinnati, o., Sunday. Ere caused
a loss In the central part of the city on
the south OF Fourth between Walnut and
Main Streets and also on Main near
Fourth. approximating 100000.
The fire started about noon In an aban-
doned building In the rear OF the Pounds.
ford Stationery Company. There was
a strong breeze that caused the flames 10
spread rapidly, No that with the whole
Gre department at work Il required sew
eral hours 10 get the Ere under control
and early in the afternoon a general con.
fiagratiou was apprchcnded. The loss
on the several store buildings was $780,.
600.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-11-24
ONE FARMeR's GOOD RECORD
Raises 1900 Bushels or Grain
without Hired Help.

One or the farmer kings Of South Da-
kota IL o. ID. Plumb. who owns a large
tract Of land IN the vicinity OF Bruce,
Brookings County. lie has just made
nm accounting ~ what he raised during
the past season. and finds that his land
produced oycr II GOO bushels OF grain this
year. He had about 400 acres into crops.
Himself and sons did all tho work OF
seeding and harvesting. and in addition
they have put up s~evcnty-fivc tons OF TIM
othy hay for winter use.
Considering that he has not expended
a rent Tor hired help. Mr.. Plumb has
probably made the best record OF any
farmer In the state ms 90 the value OF
what was produced ON his farm this
Npar
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-11-24
SPECTACULAR FIRE AT FAIR
Missouri State Building Destroyed
by Flames.

Four hours after a heater exploded in
the basement OF the Missouri Worlds
Fair pavilion at NJ. Louis. No., the state.
ly structure erected by the hostess state
OF the Louisiana Purchase. was n mass
OF blsckcned ruins. The structure oug-
inally cost $4,000 and contained fur
niturc and decorations valued ut $4,000.
In addition 10 the loss OF articles OF q
stated intrinsic value, the fire also de-
siroyed portraits OF former Missouri
governors aud supreme Justices. and
many relies and articles dear to the Mis-.
sour people.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-11-24
NO TRACE OF JAMES GARRETT
Cave Hills Country Has Bccn scour-
ed fn Every Direction.

A Belle FSurche special says: Aftet
a thrre weeks search for the body OF
James Garrett. the rancher. those who
have bcIieved that Il could be found are
phout ready to give MP the man hunt.
The Cave Hills country has been scour-
ell In every direction. but no trace has
been found OF the murdered man. "A re-
port was c.irrcnt Saturday that Garrctt's
body had been found. but this IL erro-
nrous.
IL Is now believed that the body OF Jas.
Garrett Will never be found. and that the
mystery surrounding his disappearance
will not ba solved.
Gus MaiSon II still In jail rs n suspect
but will he released in a short time IL
nothing new turns MP.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-11-24
Todd and johnson Murders.

An effort will now be made TO have the
state, rs well as Beadle County. offer
rewards for the murderers OF Geo. Todd
and Jacob Johnson. These. with the re-
ward that Hand County will offer, will
make II an object for good work TO be
done In ferreting out the perpetrator OF
the two crimes.