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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-11
THIEF CAUGHT REoHANnED.
Arrsstsd a. He 10 leaving Bancroft
Ia. Store,

Bancroft. Aug. 1l.-Peter Knockier,
legged painter was caught Tues
day night coming out of Nemmers Bros.
hardware store with comfortable
bunch OF loot, Including two repeating
rides and several hundred cartridges,
three dozen pocket knives, two dozen
shears spoons, knives and forks, ETC..
the whole invoicing at $1,000 A
dance was In progress IN the nearby
hall. at which he had been, but later
on disappeared, and Nightwatchman
Jensen started out to look him up.
Coming down the alley back OF the
store he heard an unusual noise ana
sneaked up to investigate; it was
Knockier leaving the back door with
his plumber. supposing himself safe
from observation, as the nightwatch is
usually at the night train at that hour.
The command to halt brought show
Of fight and fight alternately. but a
brace OF athletes, young Brigham and
wood, happened along at his rear just
then and the tiR was up.
The preliminary hearing was held
IN the afternoon and his case sent up
20 the grand jury,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-11

that at present she did not need his
services. and that she Just telephoned
to scare the old man. AS nothing
further has been heard from that SEQ
ton, everything is supposed to be go
ing smoothly.
Eldora.
Hotel Winchester under its new
management and since it has been re-
| fitted and refurnished turnout was re-
opened to the public last week. The
| formal opening will, however, occur on
Sunday next. The house in its interior
now shines like a bright new dollar,
and the public is assured of first class
service under the management OF Mr..
Penman, the present lessee. He comes
/ highly recommended as caterer to the
public of many years.
Webster City.
! A teamster by the name of White, a
member Of the Parker Amusement
Company, was taken to local sur
geon Monday for the purpose of having
| his ear amputated. The man had been
attacked by ruffian with a knife some
time ago and had received vicious
slash, which had almost cut of the
ear and partly cut the throat The
wound had been sewed UP but mortiti-
cation compelled an operation, and the
| ear and a portion of the throat were
removed. The man is in serious
condition.
WeIIman.
About eight miles northwest Of this
place Sunday evening Albert Longwell,
son of Supervisor Jesse Longwell, OF
this county, and Miss Sophia Baker,
were both severely. and it is feared
Mr.. Longwell fatally hurt, by being run
into while riding in buggy, by a
runaway team. Mr.. Longwell has not
regained consciousness since the acct
dent The young lady was also for
several hours unconscious, but has In a
mea sure recovered. There We're three
persons also in the runaway carriage
and one of them, Miss Humphrey.
was also painfully injured.
Waterloo.
/ The architect firm of Murphy & Rail
ston, of this city, received word from
Charles City that their plans a
| home for the aged to be erected In tina.
city. had been selected from among a
number submitted. The new building
will cost about $1,000. 5000 of which
has been donated by one Of the richest
residents Of that place. The building
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-11
FINED CRUEL PARENT.
OskaIoosa Father Punished For Whip
ping Five Months Old Child.

Oskaloosa Father Punished For whip
ping Five Months Old Child.
Special TO Times Republican.
Oskaioosa, Aug. 11.-Mayor Williams
was called upon this morning to sit In
judgment in a very unusual case, that
of a father administering severe ply
steal punishment to little five
months old babe. The father. was ar
rested Tuesday evening on a warrant
issued upon information filed by neigh
bors who knew of the abuse of the
baby. The man when brought before
the mayor pleaded guilty to charge
of assault and battery upon the per-
son of the infant.
Mayor Williams In rendering judg-
ment in the case fined the man one
hundred dollars and costs in the case
and ordered commitment until paid
in default of payment. Notice OF APP
peal was Immediately given by attor-
neys for the defense and bond was
placed at $500.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-11

ra ttlesnake's bite. Phillips was fishing
on the Illinois shore and while return
ING to his boat in the dark stepped up
on a big RATHER. The snake struck nun
on the hand, and after desperate oa'-
tie with a fishing pole as ms o!liy Wa
pom. Phillips killed the snake lie
snake was over four feet long ana mao
twelve rattles.
Phillips hand began swelling inn
mediately, and by the time he haa
rowea to the city the poison hau
reached his shoulders. Whisky ana
other antidotes were given and the
swelling has stopped, but the poison
stin appears to be spreading over ms
system,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-11

ed. Receiver Howard is in charge of
the road at present, and will. II the
sale takes place on the sixth of next
month. as rumored, have charge of the
affair.
The road has been put up at auctioh
many times. but as yet no buyer mas
made bid. From time TO tlme ''ie
road has been offered for sale, ana ru-
NOR has been rife as to the possip'e
purchaser 1t appears that no rali"as
wants the road and unless an interul-
ban company selves the opportunity
the road will probably remain unsoia
for some time to come.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-11
BASE Ball TOURNAMENT.
Hall Z Dozen Towns Join in Great
Test Of Ball.


Test Of Ball.
Special to Times Republican.
Madrid, Aug. 1.-THE Grimes, Mad
rid, Jamaica, Granger, Woodward and
Perry teams were the victors at the
fourth annual base ball tournament
held here Monday and Tuesday. The
games were featured in all kinds OF
manners and ways, some OF the teams
putting up the snappiest and fastest
base ball, others playing In an indiffer-
ent manner. while one or two played as
D if they did not know even the first
requirements and principles of the
game.
The association feel that the tourna-
ment this year has been the most sue
cessful one they have ever held. The
attendance for the two days was some-
thing in the neighborhood of 1000. and
the proceeds We're enough to pay all
expenses and small amount besides
left In the treasury for next year when
they hope to hold another tournament
bigger and better than the preceding
ones.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-11
DRAKE GETS $4,000.

Late Mrs. cassei of Ohio 10 the
Donor.
Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, Aug. 11.-A check for
$40. 900 was in President Hill NJ. Bells
mail yesterday.
It Is from the estate of the late Mrs.
Eliza j. Cassell. of Mount Pleasant,
Ohio. Mrs. Casselrs death occurred
recently. Her estate is being settled
now.
A friend Of the university not long
ago visited Mrs. C'assell at her home,
and interested her to such degree
that she made immediate provision In
her will for the handsomest bequest
which has now come to the Bible col
lege
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-11
GAS FOR IOWA FALLS.
Of the Franchise Has Been
Filed.


Filed.
Spec,al to Times Republican
Iowa Falls, Aug. IA gas plant for
this city is assured by the filing with
city Clerk Foster of an acceptance OF
the ordinance adopted by the city coun-
ell. This acceptance is filed by w. "a.
Harrison. Jr.. and w. II. WOODS VINO
asked for the franchise and 1t is un-
derstood that these gentlemen viii in
stall the plant. Under the provisions
Of the ordinance the plant must be IN
stalled within six months from the date
of the acceptance Of the franchise and
within eighteen months from that GATE
one and one-half miles of mains must
be installed. The parties interes'eu -.
the new enterprise state that the plant
uil, he located south of the Illinois
central Short Line and Northwestern
tracks and that the plant proper "'ii
he completed this fall.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-11
FAST EVENTS AT BOONE.
Three Days Race Meet is Opened win
Good Program.

Three Days Race Meet rs oPeheo
Good Program.
Boone, Aug. 1.-THE Boone prlVins
Park and Fair Association opened i
three days race meeting on the new
track Yesterday. Summaries;
2:15 pace; purse. $500.
Young Pat, John Buck
Iowa City ...........o
Dick Yates. Lee Burgess.
Muscatine ............l
Annabel. c. ID. J. Cameron
Lacrosse ..............-
Lady Ensign, Hass &
Gratten. Nevada .....4
Time-2:15A. 2:1s, 2:14A. 2l4A'
2:15h.
Hazelton ............. ..'i
Gleneso, NJ. r. Higbee, VIM
throp, MINI. ..........-.....f
Lady Barre, George w. Clarke.
Abel : :. =. :. : :.
A. w. NJ. A. w. Mamon, New
Boston. Ill. 1898
Ruby NJ. and Billy G.. also ran
Time-2:22A. 2:23 2:23A.
Mary Ann won the running half m'ie
race in :501s.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-11
a..k Erom srink Of Grave.

Humboldt. Aug. 1.-THE proprietor
Of the Rutland meat market, 1rve Low
rion, who cut himself about week
ago with knife above the wrist, is
recovering. Blood poison set IN. but
by careful medical aid his life was
saved after hope Of his recovery had
been almost given up.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-11
HOTEL kEok.UK SALE.
Furnishings Sold to n. 1. Hedrick Of
Elliott Hotel Company.

furnishings 500 70 rs :. VeuttVH "
Elliott HoteA Company.
Special to Times Republican.
Keokuk Aug. ll.-Yesterday after
noon at 2:30 o'clock, the furnishings in
the Hotel Keokuk were sold at public
sale, the property being bid in by How
ard L. Hedrick, member of the Ell
liott Hotel Company. which has leased
the Keokuk hotel for $4,000.
The appraised value of the proper
ty was $6.210.97. terms cash and prop
erty to be removed from the building
at once. w. S. Sample acted as auc-
tioneer and received only four bids.
The building was not offered FOL
sale, it having been leased for a lons
term of years. as has been previously
announced.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-11
Three-Year-Old Daughter of
August Rhode, of Mason
City Sets Clothing Attire
WAS PLAYING WITH MATCHES
Frightened Child Rushes Into The
House, Setting That On Fire, But
Neighbors Succeed In Distinguishing
The FIames-child's Burns, However,
Were Fatal.
Special to Times Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Mason City. Aug. 11.-Mabel Rhode,
the 3-year-old daughter of August
Rhode, was burned to death here this
morning while playing with matches.
She accidentally set her clothing atire.
When the flames caught her dress she
ran into the house, setting it Attire also.
Neighbors arrived in time to save the
house from destruction, but the little
girl was burned so badly that she died
u few hours later.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-11
REARRANeE THE ROUTES.
Work Has Began in Hardin and Ad-
ioinjno Counties.


Special to Times Republican.
Iowa Falls, Aug. 11.-Wsork has just
commenced on the Encouragement OF
the rural routes in this and adjoining
counties with view to giving many
more farmers the benefits of the SER
vice. 1t Is stated that the postofhce
department realizes that the original
work of planning and installation OF
the routes was done hurriedly and that
many points were overlooked that this
reorganization will overcome and result
In a material benefit to the service and
those affected thereby. This rear
rangement is, to be continued turnout
the state until the whole system In
Iowa is much improved and the service
rendered more effective. c. E. Lewell-
ing of Des Moines will have charge OF
the counties of Hardin, Story. Marshall,
Jasper and possibly few others IN
central Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-11
HOTEL CHANGES HANDS.
The Central at Spencer Traded to e.
j. Scharf.

Special to Times Republican.
Spencer, Aug. ia deal has been
closed whereby f. j. Scharf, OF this city
becomes the proprietor of the Central
Hotel and all its furniture and furnish
ings. AL. Hodgin, the former owner,
gets in exchange a tract Of Iowa land
situated in Jones county. The hotel
pronerty was listed at $4,000. 1t is
a good piece of property. being IN an
excellent location and has enjoyed
good patronage. Mr.. Scharf VIII take
possession next Monday when ms
brother. Charles Scharf, will take the
MANAGEMENT and conduct the business
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-11
FORT DODGE RACES OPEN.

Large Crowd Witnesses Two Events
Run or on Heavy Track.
Fort Dodge, Aug. ia large aud
fence turned out for the first day OF
the Mineral City Park Association
races In honor of TT. Dodge day. ow-
Ing to the recent heavy rains the track
is very heavy, but two races were put
on.
In the 1850 trot Jack Ingrim won,
Waine, second; FL victre'ss, third. Tim.
-2:42, 2:39A, 2.39h.
In the 2:20 pace, Bessie K won.
Duchess f. second. Cassie r. third and
Tucker fourth. Time = 2:22. 2:2lA,
2:24h.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-11
Excursion Rates to Street Fair and
Carnival, Webster City, Ia.

Via the Northwestern line. Excur-
sion tickets will be sold at reduced
rates August to 13. inclusive. limited
to return until August Is, inclusive.
Apply to agents Chicago & Northwes-
tern Railway
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-11
RACES AT SAC CITY.
County Fair Opens Four Days OF Good
Sport.

Sac City, Aug. 1.-THE Sac county
fair opened yesterday with 1000 people
present. Entries OF cattle and hogs are
excellent. The track was heavy. owing
In Tuesdays rain. The races were as
follows:
2:35 pace-Perfume won all three
heats: Birthmark second, Minnie Kern
third, Ina Barondale fourth. MISS
Weaver, Lady Wood, Sweet Sis, Roxy
S. and New Renne also started. Best
time 2:211s
2.20 trot--Trixie won all three heats.
Bonnie Medium second. Bodega Girl
third. Best time. 2:23.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-11
COUNTY MUST Paw.

Attorney General Turns Dow" gu
From Franklin County.
Snecial 70 Times Republican.
Des Moines, Aug. i1.-Attorney Cen
oral Mullan today turned down the Din
of Franklin county for ss7 expenses IN
,ransnortating an insane person 70
pine CITY Mimi, and decided that the
state cannot pay any part OF sueh p''ia
under the new law. The state can pay
expenses of insane trials where thes
are held in county other than that
which is the legal residence OF the pa
tient. but this does not apply to insane
who live in other states.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-11
Tama County Veterans.

Garwin. Aug. 1.-THE annual sold
iers' reunion OF Tama county is to be
held at this place on Wednesday AMI
Thursday Of next week and large
attendance is expected. The program
is very attractive.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-11
NO LABOR DAY CELEBRATION
Unions of keokuk Will Join in The
E..+;v;t;e. at Fort Madison.

Keokuk. Aug. 11.-There VIII be no
celebration Of Labor day in Keokuk
this year; instead the Trades and La
bor assembly have accepted the invl-
.ation to go to Fort Madison on that
day and will participate in the parade
and celebration in that city. The un-
ions Of Fort Madison came to Keokuk
last year and now Keokuk returns the
,.,,,S
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-11
WAS SHOWING THE QUEER.

e. NJ. bIIIey Arrested at UsEaIoosa FOR
Passing Counterfeit Money.
Special to Times Republican.
oskaloc,s.,, Aug. lie. NJ. Dilley. Of
Ottumwas was arrested On charge OF
attempting to pass counterfeit money
in payment for a shave. He offered a
SIS bill to Jack StringafeAlow. which he
claims to have received from Elmer
Fisher. manager Of the Augustine Drug
Co. Fisher was also arrested.
The dollar bill was raised to five
and the federal authorities are investi-
eating.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-11
MAY SELL THE LINE.
Muscatine North & South to be Agar
Offered at Auction.

Special to Times Republican.
Muscatine, Aug. lion September
6, the Muscatine North & South Rail-
way will be sold under the hammer at
auction, according to the rumor heard
today. Receiver Howard, when seen,
stated that no date had been set and
denied the truth of the rumor. Not
withstanding this the report is current
that September 6 is the date for the
next sale.
The road, as IS known, is bankrupt
and the sale has been authorized to
pay the expenses and debts contract
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-11
Special Round Trip Rates Via Chicago
Great Western Railway.

Commencing June % and continuing
thereafter on each Tuesday during July
and August. 1904, the Chicago Great
Western railway will sell round trip
tickets at very low rates to Banff Hot
Springs, Ala. Laggan, Ala, and Field
r. G.. For further in formation apply
to ]. r. Harding. agent Marshalltown.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-11
stanhope, 4; Story City, 3.

Stanhop,a. Aug. 1.-Stanhope defeat
ed Story City Monday by score of
to 3, in seven inning game. The
game was limited to seven innings by
consent OF both teams. Each team SCI
cured two runs on errors. The score:
r. II. Z.
Stanhope ...o 200 o "a s 4
story City ......o o 0 q 2 1 % s 8
Batteries-Iverson and Peterson;
Fardahl, Peterson and Grafton.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-11
Half Rates to State Fair at Des
Moines, Iowa.

Via the Northwestern line. Excur-
sion tickets will be sold at one fare
for round trip, Aug. 10 to q, limited to
return until Aug. 20, inclusive. Apply
to agents Chicago s. Northwestern
Railway.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-11
Rat. Lea. Than Half Fare

for round trip tickets viii be in effect
via the Iowa Central Railway for the
following occasions:
Boston, Mass, &. A. r. encampment.
Dates OF sale, August H., ,12 and 10.
Final limit August goth, with privll-
eye Of extension to September goth.
San Francisco and Los Angeles.
knights Templars Conclave. Dates u
sale. August 10Th to September 10th.
Final limit, October 23rd. Tickets
good going one route and returning
another and stopovers allowed.
Portland Ore, American mining con-
sress. Dates Of sale August IL to Is.
Final limit sixty days from date of
sale. Diverse routes and stopovers
permitted.
Call on agents for particulars, or adj
dress A. b. Cults. G. P. & I. A.. Min
neapolis. MINI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-11

Many persons in this community are
suffering from kidney complaint who
could avoid fatal results by using Eo-
4srs Kldney CuIe.-B. A. Morgan
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-11
Strawberry and
Vegetable Dealers

The Passenger Department of tha
Illinois Central Railroad Company have
recently isued q publication known ~
Circular No. u, in which is described
the
Best Territory In This Country
for the growing Of early Strawberries
and early vegetables. Every dealer IN
such products should address postal
card to the undersigned at Dubuque
Iowa, requesting copy Of Circular
No. 12.m j. F. MERRY,
Asst. Genl Pass'r Ago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-11
GIT BY RATTLEsNAkE.

Burlington Man is in Dangerous Con-
dition.
Special TO Times Republican.
Burlington Aug. 11.-Godfrey Phil
lips. a young man residing on Central
avenue, is lying at the point of death
at Mercy hospital. suffering from a
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-11
MANY cAeeAeEs IN kEokuk.
Popular Vegetable Proves Drug or
Tho Market.

Keokuk. Aug. IL. - Cabbage was
drug on the market this week. A buck
ster wagon Tuesday morning. finding
no sale for his cabbage. at the ordinary
market price. finally disposed OF his
stock at the low price Of 10 cents
dozen heads. He made the sacrifice In
preference Of hauling them back home.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-11
Very Low Excursion Rates to Louis

Via the Northwestern line Excursion
tickets will be sold August IL, 13, IA
and Is, limited by extension to return
until September Is, inclusive on ac-
count of X. P. encampment. Apply to
agents Chicago & Northwestern Rail-
Way
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-09-13
Special Features

WEEK IN SOCIETY, SAYINGS OF BYSTANDER, SPORT
ING EVENTS, COMMERCIAL REVIEW ASSO-
GATED PRESS CABLEGRAMS HALF
TONE ILLUSTRATIONS.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-09-13

COULD SCARCELY WALK.-Mr. G..
S. Purton, a resident of Kyneton, Vic
toria, Australia, says: Some time ago
I was attacked with severe pains and
stiffness in my legs. which affected me
so that I could scarcely walk. when
was recommended to try a bottle of
Chamberlain's Pain Balm by our local
chemist, Mr.. Stredwick. I have used
it once a day since, and have expert
enced wonderful relief. am indeed
grateful for the good it has done me
and shall be happy to recommend
Chamberlain's Pain Balm to anyone
suffering from similar complaint. %
For sale by all dealers. Benson, Smith
& Co., Ltd, agents for Hawaii.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-09-13
Engagement Announced.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 1.-The San
Francisco Evening Post announces the
engagement of Miss Bessie Bradley to
Lieutenant Slattery, and of Miss Louise
Bradley to Attorney E. NJ. Watson,
both of Honolulu. It says that the
engagement of Miss Bessie Bradley and
Lieutenant Slattery has been whispered
for some time. But the announcement
OF the engagement of Miss Louise to
Mr.. Watson comes as surprise.
The young ladies are the daughters
of Judge Bradley, one of the leading
lawyers of Visalia. One or both of
them Were school friends of the Prin-
cess Kawananakoa at Santa Clara and
were her guests III Honolulu for several
weeks last winter and spring.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-09-13

of the plight of his twin brother. Mike
So he shipped as a coal heavier on a
steamer bound from San Francisco
for Yokohama, and gave himself up on
board the ship from which he had de-
serted on the very day that his twin
brother Mike was booked to undergo
his general Court-martial on the flag
ship
Mike. on being liberated. punched
Dan in most wholesome manner be-
fore the Jimmy Legs could pry the
twins apart, and a few days later
took steamer back from Yokohama to
San Francisco and his milk business
Dan, for the decent spirit which
prompted him to make the long jump
from San Francisco to Japan for the
purpose of squarng things up for his
twin brother, was restored to duty
without punishment.-New York Sun
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-09-13

The gift of a handsome gold medal
Yesterday TO Harry Mossman, chleI
c,Arlx in the Office of Deputy Sheriff
c,billineworth. from Lee Chu, one OF
the wealthy members of the Chlnese
COLONY. is the reward for an act OF
bravery by young Mossman on the
night of June %, 1904, when he wrested
a revolver from the hand of a Chinese
murderer and placed him under arrest,
preventing him from killing the donor
of the medal.
The medal is in the form OF a shield
and bears the following inscription:
presented to H. c. Mossman by Lee
Gnu as a token of appreciation and es-
TEEN. Honolulu. June %. 1904 The
following letter accompanied the gift:
Honolulu, September u, 1904.
H. C. Mossman, Esq. Honolulu, Oahu,
My Dear Sir: / take the liberty of
presenting you herewith a token of my
of your services to me on
the night of June %, 1904.
On that occasion you bravely, unarn-
ed and alone, grappled with and secur-
ed a desperate man, armed with re-
volver, who had just committed foul
murder, and was on his way to make
a second victim of me, and by your con-