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Americus times-recorder., 1904-01-24
SLAYER or YOUNG
GIRL STILL At LARGE
Small Clew to the Murderer
Of Sarah Schaefer.
POLICE ARE ACTIVELY AT WORK

IE ~
Shocking Tragedy at Bedford, Ind,
Has Stirred Officials to Extra En-
deavors In Effort to Bring Girls
Slayer to Justice.
Bedford, Ind, Jan. 23-Search for
the murderer of Miss Sarah Schaefer
has yet brought no definite results
A few red hairs found clutched in
the hands Of the dead girl and believ-
ed to have been torn from the mus.
tache OF her murderer, form the only
cleW.
One arrest has been made A red
mustached man who looked as though
he had been in a struggle was arrest
ed, but easily proved his innocence,
and was released. The hairs found
IN the girls hand were from a white
man
A Bloody Fire Brick Found
A bloody fire brick, found near the
body, was used to kill the girl.
The parents of the victim have ar
rived here and will return to Elk
hart with her body
Three courts of inquiry are being
held by Coroner Plumber, Justice
Fletcher and Mayor Smith
All the suspicious characters of Bed
ford have been apprehended and ex-
2mined &C tO tboir u,bAroobo,+C -, ~, =
night OF the murder.
Sheriff Morris, Of Floyd county, has
returned home with his bloodhounds.
They were not able to follow the
tracks of~the murderer.
The first witnesses before the may
or's court Of inquiry described the
finding Of the body.
Was Struggle in Alley
The heavy dark brown hair was mat
ted in the dirt of the alley way as
she had lain with her face exposed to
the rain. The body was in such a
position as to lead to the belief that
there had been no struggle in the
shed. The struggle had taken place
in the alley, as she was born down
to the shed by her assailant.
Miss Schaefer wore Tam O'Shan.
ter hat. Her dress was torn open
in front, though the little jacket she
wore was not torn. Five gashes and
bruises were found on the head The
skull was fractured in three places
one over the left eye, one at the base
of the brain and one to the right OF
this. Her clothing was torn, and the
skirt of the dress jerked loose from
the belt.
1t was testified that Miss Schaefer
left her boarding house at Mrs. Mar
tha Johnston's on L street between
Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets at
$50 o'clock to go to her room on
Thirteenth and NJ streets, two squares
away. About half way she passed
the mouth of the alley where she was
attacked.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-05-27
CROOKED CREEK.

Regular correspondence.
M. A. Snyder is spending a few
days at Paris this week.
Adam Akers was called to Lick
Greek on business yesterday.
Rain is badly needed through
out this section of the county.
Mrs. Maggie Wyatt of Stewart
visited relatives here this week.
Some of the boys at Faxon will
take in the show at Paris Friday.
Bob Nance is still after the old
hens and all the eggs he can get.
Justice r. P. Berry was called
to Lick Greek on business yester-
day.
r. W. Lindsey, Henry Fitzsim-
mons and Walter Lowry were at
Camden Saturday.
Children's day will be observed
here the first Sunday in June. An
enjoyable time is anticipated.
j. G. Parker has gone to Nash
vile this week and will attend the
State Democratic convention.
It was thought the measles had
disappeared in this community,
but new case has developed at
the home of G. w. i. Akers.
CROOKED CREEK, May "a.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-05-27
HALL'S VALLEY.
Regular correspondence

Regular correspondence
r. A. Ball, who is quite i'll, is
no better, we regret to learn.
Halls Valley sent large dele
CATION to Flatwoods Sunday.
O. G. Melton, who has been sick
for some time, is Improving.
Mrs. d. Denton was the guest
of Mrs. 7. A. Rushing Sunday.
Lon Bates, who was kicked by a
mule a few days ago, is no better.
r. l.. Farrar reports an inter-
esting time and large crowd at
Flatwoods Sunday.
G. N. Rushing who lost his nag
few days ago, was fortunate in
finding it after short search.
The work of sowing and plant,
ing is about finished, and farmers
would like to see a good season o.
rain.
HALLS VALLEY, May %.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-05-27
CEDAR VALLEY.

Regular correspondence
Royal Melton was at Flatwoods
yesterday.
Louie Thompson of Kentucky
was here yesterday.
Sam Melton of Hust Village
visited here yesterday.
Albert Sweet Waters went to
Paris on business last week.
Felt Farmer and sister spent
Sunday at Sulphur Springs.
Lon Bates was badly hurt by e
mule kicking him Saturday.
Jake Melton has found some at
traction down the road. What is
it, old man?
lurs. Joe Melton visited friends
and relatives near Way Saturday
and Sunday.
James and Dentin Farmer of
Stewart County are visiting rela-
times here this week.
John Phifer went to Humphreys
County few days ago. A certain
young lady looks desolate now.
John Pierpont of the Sulphur
Springs community visited rela-
tives at Whitleyville yesterday.
Lige Phifer died on Thursday
of last week, after long illness
We deeply sympathize with the
bereaved wife and children.
CEDAR VALLEY, May 20.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-05-27
Save Your EygS Before TOO Late
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OF NASHVILLE, TENN,
EXPERT OPTICIAN AID INVENTOR OF The FAMOUS
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again the Bell House from Monday May 3d. unt
and including Monday, June g. 904, p.


and including Monday, June g. 904, s p m.
where he will be prepared and fit with the best
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eyes Weak Near Sighted Far Sighted Ii suffer
with Sore Eyes, Granulated Eyed Watering Itching Burning
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cured thousands Tennessee after they had paid out hun
doctors and for other remedies without
getting relief No matter how be- OF
how standing better quit foong with that jack all trades
who claims everything from yellow fever broken
legs Remember this disease which will itself There
many blind today just from of the remedy and
there is but and positive cure and that is
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-05-27
DR.. GarfinkIe's Eye Remedy.

The Free Trial Treatment will convince Of that fact before
pay The sight is priceless and the fitting of Spec
depends upon the skill Of the specialist the quality of the
the adjustment Of the frames to the face He be
to from Monday May 3d. until and in
cudin Monday 1904 at the Bell House. Camden Tenn
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-05-27

A great many from town went
to Flatwoods Sunday. There was
preaching in the morning, and an
"old-time" singing in the after
noon.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-05-27

For Sale-A good secondhand
sewing machine. Best make and
in good repair. Apply at The
CHRONICLE office.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-05-27

Mrs. nj. McRae invites the Ia
dies to call and see the new hats
she has just received.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-05-27
PERSONAL AND LOCAL NEWS.

!. Mrs. O. II. Williams is reported
( quite sick this week.
William Caraway of Big Sandy
was in the city Tuesday.
Captain Leon Caraway Of Big
. Sandy was in the city Monday.
G. FL. Sullivan of Arkansas is
here this week to see his family.
William FL. Harrison and family
J are at st. Louis, doing the Worlds
7 Fair.
7 Berry Melton Of Way and Aaron
Melton of Claud were in the city
I yesterday.
Clarence Bateman is spending
a few days with relatives at Nc
Kenzie this week.
r. Little Miss Vivian Holiday is
! spending a few weeks with rela-
tives at Holiday.
See notice of meeting of stock
Z holders of the Benton County Tel
ephone Company at Big Sandy.
A. Mrs. Bette Cunningham basr
4 turned from Nashville, where she
4 has been spending few months.
D w. M. Robins Of Chicago spent
> Sunday and Monday here with the
} family of Joe J. Weatherly and
} other relatives.
. r. J.. Rogers, who is making his
. headquarters at Charleston, Mo-,
. is spending the week with home
. folks on Cypress Greek.
= Ex-Sheriff Walter H. Rushing
Y of Big Sandy was in the city and
Y went to the Democratic conven-
Y ton at Nashville Tuesday.
y Rev. and Mrs. D. D. Byrd and
daughter, Miss Leta, of Brecheen
. we're guests of G.. B. Holiday and
. family Saturday and Sunday.
Z a Royal Melton and Miss Bernice
. Presson and Lon Watson and Miss
. Fannie Morris attended the school
= closing at Holladay last Friday.
Z Mrs. Maggie Whitfield and her
Z guest, Miss Mae Tomlinson, of
= Florida are visiting relatives and
7 friends at Manleyville this week.
' Miss Ruby Phillips of Clarkes-
Y Vile, who has been assisting Mrs.
= D.J. McRae in her millinery bus
Y mess for the past few months, re-
' turned home Saturday.
Z Sheriff r. ID. McCord went to
Z Petros the first of the week after
< John Boyd, who is wanted here
< for house-breaking and larceny.
< Boyd has just completed term in
Z the prison at Brushy Mountains.
4 Camdenand Benton County was
\ we'll represented at the big Dem
4 ocratic convention at Nashville.
A More than a hundred Of our citi-
4 zens journeyed to Nashville Tues
4 day and Wednesday to attend the
4 State Democratic convention.
) The third quarterly conference
. of Camden circuit will be held at
D Bethlehem tomorrow and Sunday.
3 Elder J. G.. Clark will preach to-
4 morrow at IL q. m. and Sunday at
- IL a. m. He will preach here on
: Sunday night, and hold conference
Monday morning.
:. The season for killing squirrels
opens June I and closes March l.
After next Tuesday you can go
after them without violating the
game law. The dove season does
ny ny not open until August l and closes
re March l. Hunters can govern
,po ~. themselves accordingly.
on Doooro+iona and m memorial service
Arizona silver belt., 1904-02-04

It is evident that copper mining in Arizona is going to experience sub. stantial growth during the current year. In all of the great copper dis tricts of the territory important devel- opments and improvements are either under way or planned which will insure increased production of the red metal, and Arizona copper mines are com manding more attention from outside capital than ever before. Another million dollar sale was recorded at Bisbee last week. Ihe Clifton -Morenci district reports important discoveries of both copper and gold and the organ ization of several strong companies The United Yerde's new mammoth furnaces are now in operation and will largely increase the output of copper by that company. Globe, which has been more backward than the other important copper camps in Arizona has, nevertheless, future as bright as any, and with the consolidation of the Old Dominion and United Globe properties and completion of the fine new plant, will quickly advance to an important position among the large copper pro. dacing camps of the United States. There is no doubt of Arizoua's wealth in copper, in the production of winch she will eventually surpass both Mich igan and Montana.
Arizona silver belt., 1904-02-04

The case of the late James l.. Blair, general counsel of the worlds fair. is indeed remarkable. Although occu- pying high position, both profession ally and socially, he was false to almost every trust reposed in him, and the examination of his affairs proved him to be a defaulter to the amount of s663.0OO. With part of the money stolen from his clients he wus enabled to carry insurance on his life aggre- gating Sl.2l2, ,000. The entire short age of S663, 1000 has been paid, leaving the comfortable fortune of $549, 900 for Mrs. Blair and her two sons, and they will probably be able to smother any qualms of conscience that may disturb them in pursuing those plea sures available only to the rich.
Arizona silver belt., 1904-02-04

A very serious condition exists in the
 northern part of Gila county where the
 cattle ranges have been invaded by
 some two hundred thousand head of
 sheep. which have not only eaten all
 the grass but have also consumed the
 browse and everything edible. The
 situation has been rendered more criti-
 cal by the prolonged drouth. Some
 cattle have died and heavy losses can
 scarcely be avoided. There appears to
 be no relief in sight for the cattle
 owners, who are among our best citi-
 zens, many of whom have been in DOS session of the ranges for years, have made improvements and annually paid their taxes. The sheep men, on the other hand, have no interests in the county, and contribute nothing toward its support, but are fast destroying taxable values and doing irreparable damage. The problem of how to remedy this evil is difficult of solution. The leasing of the range has been much discussed but is objected to by owners of small herds who fear that wealthy individuals and companies might gain monopoly. It has been suggested that plan be devised for direct con. trol of the range by government off clals, and there is no question but that the government would be justified in exercising its authority to prevent the overlooking of the range, which has already worked much injury in sections of the west. The question is one which the territorial cattle association should take up and present to the department at Washington, urging prompt and serious consideration, with a view of finding practical solution.
Arizona silver belt., 1904-02-04

capitalists to embark upon enterprises of that kind. There seems to be a readiness among eastern men of means to accept opportunities for the pur- chase of mining properties that can be shown to be of great value. Until re- cently there was much less of this spirit among American capitalists than among British men of wealth, and it was diff, cult to induce New York men to look into a mining proposition. But the great accumulation of wealth in that city, much of which it is difficult to in- vest in profitable way in eastern en- terprises, seems to have caused a change in sentiment.
Arizona silver belt., 1904-02-04
LOUIS J. DE PUYS DEATH
Particulars of the Fatal Accident as
 Officially Reported

Los ANGELES, Cal Feb. 1, 1904. EDITOR SILVER BELT:
 notice in your paper report of the death of Louis J. De Puy, pioneer and one of my first acquaintances in the territory, by falling from a two story window, in Manila, which is a mis-Statement.
 The official notice of his death re- ceived at Washington, D. C., by MT. Peppermap, assistant chief of bureau of insular affairs, and forwarded to his brother, resident of this city, state that he was bidding some friends good night. and was standing at the top ofa flight of three steps;in lowing he stepped backward and losing his balance, fell, striking his head upon a stone pavement His friends im- mediately went to his assistance and found him badly hurt, but he denied that he required the services of a doc tor, and went home and went to bed. During the night he was heard breath. ing heavily and he was found uncon- scious. He died the following morning. A post mortem was held by Drs. Nc Dill and Fox who found the skull fractured at the base, which produced hemorrhage of the entire brain. All other organs were normal and in healthy condition, and he was in no way intoxicated at the time, but was man of most excellent habits, and of the strictest integrity aud honor.
 MT. De Puy had been employed by the government since the beginning of the Spanish American war, in Tampa, Florida, where he was super intendent of transportation ofsupplies, and afterward sanitary inspector in the city of San Juan, Porto Rico. After finishing his labors there he was sent to Manila, P. l., where he took charge of the sanitary corps under Surgeon General E. c. Carter, and afterward superintended the building Uf 2000 houses upon the island of Conlion for the establishing of leper colony, and had just returned to Manila short time before his death, and was to be- gin the construction of military roads through the island of Luzon, upon the completion of which he intended re- turning to this city and establish him. self in business with his brother, according to the last letter received by him from Manila.
 Very respectfully.
 J. J. VosBURGH.
Arizona silver belt., 1904-02-04
Official PQpe[ ]! G!!Q County.

It is a matter of much regret that the contest for the control of the Black Warrior Copper Co.,, Amalgamated, between two factions of the stock holders, has again been carried into the courts. It was hoped that the differences existing would be amicably adjusted without further resort to legal measures, and that the development and operation of the fine property would be resumed at an early date. While suit at law may satisfy the personal animosity of few individuals. vet it is disastrous to the interests of the company aud the very large number of stockholders. who probably have little if any knowl- edge of the merits of the quarrel. They are the ones who will suffer most by reason of this litigation, which promises to be long drawn out and costly. Every means looking to the compromise of the differences out of court should have been exhausted before appealing to the law, and if this course was not pursued, then those who have initiated the suit should be held accountable for any injury that may result to the stockholders.
Arizona silver belt., 1904-02-04
They're Q cheap lot of skates.

They're cheap lot of skates, those Salt river reservoir promoters at Phoe. nix, known as the Water Users associ. ation. After securing several options on improved lands in the storage basin on which they paid few hundred dollars, the federal government had to come forward and negotiate directly with the other land owners there. Now, the original options obtained by the Maricopans have expired, they having deiaulted on the payments, and the government will again have to make terms with the land owners and pay for the land. out of the national treasury. They will also build the wagon road to the dam-if the govern ment will pay for it.
Arizona silver belt., 1904-02-04

There Is no deubt but that Judge Alton B. Parker, of New York is the most likely candidate for the democratic presidential nomination. Judge Parker possesses many elements of strength which commend him to the substantial forces in the party, and very strong support is being quietly marshaled in his behalf, representing leaders of sl- most every democratic faction in New York. It is apparent that if the demo- cratic party seriously hopes to win it must nominate for it's candidate man who represents the conservative thought and best traditions of the party, and in these respects Jndge Parker fairly meets the requirements and is without doubt the most available candidate.
Arizona silver belt., 1904-02-04

Kean St. Charles, publisher of an obscure little sheet at Kingmsn, which Is still for 'steen to one" after Bryan himself has dropped it, contests Null ford Winsor's title to being the original Hearst man in Arizona. We are not prepared to say who is enaitled to the distinction, but it is plain to be seen that Willie Randolph, has 8 variety of freaks among his following.
Arizona silver belt., 1904-02-04

Governor Brodie submits to an in terview in the Phoenix Enterprise in which he makes plea for an instructed delegation to the Chicago convention, as against Murphy's plea that the dele. gates should go uninstructed, if they are to exercise any power or any inde. pendence of action. Brodie claims gratitude to Roosevelt should demand an instructed delegation for his renom instion. Murphy claims the unshackled right to act for the very best interests Of the territory should be allowed the delegation, which cannot obtain if they go instructed as to what they shall do Star.
Arizona silver belt., 1904-02-04

It is quite proper that the kinder gsrten statesmen of Phoenix, calling themselves the Young Mems Demo- cratic club, should endorse Willie Randolph if they want to. It is a harmless amusement. Both Willie and they are in the adolescent stage of pol itics, and who knows but what they may be wiser after the coming cam paign.
Arizona silver belt., 1904-02-04

Those ringing resolutions from Arizona don't seem to be reverberating in the halls of congress to any great extent. h fact the whole statehood question has been relegated since the imperious gentleman from the Wabash said. "No |"
Arizona silver belt., 1904-02-04

The Denver Republican finds in cer. tain large mining investments that have recently been made in Arizona and elsewhere in the southwest an indica- ton of a disposition on the part of
Arizona silver belt., 1904-02-04
Estate of the Late Vim. E. Dodge

A New York dispatch says: Wm. E. Dodge, who died August 9, last, left au estate which State Appraiser Robert Mazet, in report filed in the Sur. rogates' office Saturday. values at q, IA, 29s.92. Of this amount $6, 6,69S,- S9S.92 is personal property and $42O, 400 real estate. Deductions of subscrip- tionS to several churches and other organizations, expenses of adminiStra- tion, and commissions of the executors amount to $365, ,1S7.s0, leaving the net estate $6, 749, llll2.
 Some of the largest holdings of MT. Dodge were the following:
 Southwestern Investment company, 20, 400 shares, q ,530, 900; Copper Queen Consolidated Mining company, 52,447 shares, $l, ,04S, ,940; Ansonia Clock com pany 10000 shares, $500, 900; American Brass company, 4l70 shares, s4l7, ,OOO; Moctezuma Copper company, 9620 shares, s4Sl 900. Detroit Copper Min ing company, 10000 shares, $500, 900; Lackawanna Steel company, 2662 shares, $l9l, ,664; Nacozari Railroad company, 400 shares, $l36, ,OOO; United Globe Mines, 6250 shares, slS7 300; First National bank, l75 shares, $ l0j, ,OO0; North Star Mines company, 10000 shares, $l00,000.
 Mir. Donge's share of the capital of Phelps, Dodge & Co. was $7S2, ,673 93, and it is estimated that the amount of his profits from the business of the firm from January l, 1905 until August 9, the date of his death, was $27 PAS. .53. It is reported also that Mr. Dodge had $l3,932 in cash in bank, ari that the furniture, household and personal effects were worth $25, 900.
Arizona silver belt., 1904-02-04

A Washington press dispatch says After pending nearly year and half, at times threatening to cause race riots, producing much debate in con gress and causing many protests, the Indianoia postoffice affair has been solved. Mrs. Minnie Cox, colored, has declined reappointment, and on her recommendation w. B. Martin has been selected as her successor. The appointment of Mrs. Cox raised such a storm that she had her husband write out her resignation. The postoffice department refused to recognize the resignation, and finally, on January 9, 1903, closed the office. It was the de- sire of the postoffice officials to re- appoint Mrs. Cox, who has been draw ing salary ever since the office at IndiauOla was closed. MT. Martin, who will reopen the office, is a whit te man and was upon Mrs. Cox's bond.
Arizona silver belt., 1904-02-04

The Boston News Bureau, of Jan. uary 26, states that Edward P. Kicker, Of the Poland Springs company, has been elected director of the Old Do. minion Copper Mining & Smelling company. succeeding Geo. N. Towne. The directors are: Chas. $. Smith. Jas. T. Herrick, Ohas. J. Lund, J. Waldo Smith, Edward P. Kicker, c. H. Altmiller and A. P. Brown.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-08-25
Abilene Nan Go. q Profit.

The Kansas City Star says that an
Abilene man was one OF the few win
nsrson the Rialto grain cOmpany's
books. 1t says: "In the case Of B.
r. Brsneman Of Abilene, Kansas. they
show an Investment Of 800 on May
corn at AZ cents and . sale Of the
corn at 4btc, making q profit on 5000
bushels OF tS1.25, out Of which there
is . charge Of 1926 for commission,
leaving as noted at the foot Of the
column, met gain $685. But such
entries are rare. They come about
one in ten"