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The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1905-11-23
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The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1905-11-23

| y 'oAs |OSlOio OAitO uhss
aud Berry began the counting of
the pulses and the spectators wait
ed for the end. The drop fell at
lO;53:3O and at 1I04:30 the War
den in clear voice, said: "Gentle-
mea, the physicians have pronoun-
ced them both dead.
The tension was over and when
the body of Linderman was re-
leased by the physician it swung
around to the right and hung fac
ing Sevener as if it desired to
speak to him. Both men died
with their hands tightly clasped.
The men being pronounced dead
the announcement was made that
the room must be cleared for the
preparations for the next double
execution.
The spectators filed out all but
one man, German, who insisted
on remaining and the guards were
obliged to force him out.
The Recess
The spectators put in their time
strolling about the grounds while
the bodies were cut down and
placed in their respective cofiins.
They looked at, the headstones
that the other prisoners had made
for the quartette who we're to reck-
on with the law and have their f.
nal accounts audited. They view
ed the prehistoric footprints and
wondered if some similar tragedy
might not have been enacted at
that same spot hundreds of years
before, when man in his primitive
state exacted the same relentless
penalty of blood for blood.
At the appointed hour the crowd
gathered at the gates again and it
was noticeable that it was consider
ably smaller. A good many peo-
pie reached the conclusion that
they had seen enough and lost all
interest for further executions.
But there was a long wait and
while it was being discussed No
tary was called for and it was soon
known that Gorman was anxious
to make a further confession. This
required nearly an hour and in
this confession he outlined his
miserable past.
1t was rumored that the man
was merely fighting for time and
s ONE held that he could not be le-
gally executed if the time went
past one O'Clock as the court had
fixed the time. This was an error.
The time was set to take place be-
tween nine and three.
At ten minutes past one the
word came that the other two men
were ready and had left their cells
in charge of the guard.
In a couple of minutes more
they entered bound as their com
panions had been and accompany
ing the Rev. Darneille was Father
Gleason, the Catholic priest of
Truckee who had been sent for by
Gorman.
The spectators were not SO sub
dued as when the first execution
took place. They had become ac-
customed to the CHASTITY details
and were in more complacent
mood. The two men German and
Roberts mounted the steps as
bravely as had the Others and
faced the audience. The death
warrant was waived and they were
asked to speak.
Roberts made a great effort to
control himself. He steadied his
body with some difficulty and
seemed repressing his emotions
and was able to do it.
German said. Into thy hands
Oh Lord | commend my soul
May God have mercy on me for
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1905-11-23
They Have Paid the
Death Penalty.
The Cruel Murder of Poor
Jack Welch Has Been
Avenged = Four
Lives Paid For
One.

The above is the brief legal rec
ord of the quadruple hanging
which took place at the State prison
last Friday. 1t was the closing
scene of tho brutal killing of Jack
Welch in Humboldt county nearly
two years ago. He was robbed on
a freight train and then thrown
off. Hanging to the car he plead
ed for his life, while his assassins
kicked him in the face, stamped
on his hands and riddled him with
bullets. He identified his assail-
ants before he died, and then came
the long struggle between the ac-
cused and the machinery of the
law.
They were tried in the county
which witnessed the scene of the
crime and had the best legal talent
available. After the conviction
and the setting of the day for the
expiation of their crime, the Su-
preme Court granted them a new
trial and they were retired in
Washoe county, again convicted
and re-sentenced and their appeal
denied by the Supreme Court.
The Execution
The day was an ideal one. Long
before the hour the crowd was at
the gates and at l0:30 they crowd
ed to the entrance where n burly
trusty stood with his hands on the
paddock. The representatives of
the press were admitted first, and
about a dozen filed in and took
their seats at the tables provided
for them in the shoe shop, where
| the gallows had been erected. 1t
was the same upon which Hancock
had faced the eIecutioner.
The gathering filled the hall
when all the guests of the Warden
had been admitted. There was a
wait OF about ten minutes. The
place soon became thick with to-
bacco smoke. 1t is noted fact
that most men, even not regular
smokers, will take cigar to an ex-
ecutien and light it, to appearcool
and steady their nerves.
At l0:49 there was stir and
two men entered headed by the
Warden and the Rev. Darneille.
They were Sevener and Linder-
man. With their hands strapped
to their sides they passed the
crowd and mounted the steps.
They wore jaunty air and Lind
erman had decorated his button
hole with a sprig of evergreen.
The reading of the death warrant
was waived and Linderman, when
asked If he desired to talk, replied:
"Gentlemen, | came here to die,
not to talk AS the blackcap was
adjusted he discovered Attorney
Roberts and Craig, and said good
bye to them both. His partner on
| his right echoed his sentiments
and the clergyman read a prayer.
The guards adjusted the nooses
and placed the black caps and then
came the impressive silence that
hangs over the spectators at a
hanging.
AS the cap went ON Sevener said
to the guards: MAKE a good job,
/ am not innocent"
There were 158 people inside the
room beside the condemned and
the guards.
Hunter, the man who was detail
ed to give the signal to the men
hidden from view in the box, lifted
his hand with a barely perceptible
movement and simultaneously the
traps fell.
The bodies shot through and
three times after the end OF the
rope was reached Linderman
brought his knees up convulslvely
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-12-23
Some chrlnlmas Thought..

Lift up your eyes to the great mean.
ing Of the day and dare to think of
your humanity as something so divine
ly precious that it Is worthy OF being
made an Offering to God. Count 1t as
n privilege to make that offering as
complete as possible, keeping nothing
back, and then go out to the pleasures
and duties Of your life, having been
truly born anew into his divinity as
he was born into our humanity on
Christmas day.-Phlllips Brooks.
May the spirit OF the sweet Christ
mas Child possess mo; may the Star Of
Bethlehem shine above my dwelling
place.-Thomas Kempis.
The season Of regenerated feeling 80
the season for kindling not merely the
fire of hospitality in the hall, but the
genial flames Of charity in the heart
Washington Irving.
We make a great deal OF peace with
heaven; Christ made much of peace on
earth.-Ienry Drummond.
1t Is good to be children sometimes,
and never better than at Christmas,
when its mighty Founder was child
himself.-Charles Dickens.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-12-23
TALKING DOLLS.
The Latest Production of the Clever
German TOymakcrs

One Of the most striking of the new
Christmas toys takes the shape of a
real talking doll In the past dolly's
vocabulary has been limited to such
phrases as ''Da-da" or Mama" sounds
produced by reed and pair Of
bellows. All that is TO be changed, and
dolly will .be able to say quite num-
Der Of nice things and carry on little
conversations Of II hundred words or
more and, if necessary, sing the very
latest song.
The idea comes from Germany and
is really an adaptation of the principle
upon which the gramophone is based
Briefly it is this: Secreted somewhere
in the dolls interior will be tiny disk
machine, which will carry a record
about two inches in diameter When
the doll has been made presentable and
feels equal to taking part in the CON
versatlon her little nurse will simply
have to place disk in a crevice some
where in dolly's back, an operation as
simple as putting penny in a slot,
and the doll will do the rest. Two
dolls, with suitable records, may easily
be made to carry on quite intelligent
conversations.-Lond Daily News.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-12-23
Christmas on
AnOcean Liner
Trees For Passengers and Grew, Pres
enls, Toasts, Singing and Dane
ing Make Il. a Gala Day.
"TB-SHE man who spends his life on
board big passenger ship
sees about as many different

"FB-SHE man who spends his life on
board big passenger ship
sees about as many different
kinds Of Christmases as any
body, | guess" said the captain of Il
North German Lloyd steamship as he
sat in his cabin preparing for n holiday
voyage to the Mediterranean.
with crowd of jolly passengers
aboard who are off on Il trip to enjoy
themselves Christmas is day to be re-
membered. Friends and relatives send
gifts on ahead, so that they may be
handed to passengers at the right time,
and of course this personal remem-
brance from home makes more enioya-
bic the celebration which is always
prepared on board the ship itself. The
24th of December passes about as do
other days until dinner time arrives,
and then the chefs and stewards outdo
themselves in providing an elaborate
menu and in table decorations.
IF the weather is fine, as it Is likely
to be- the passengers are in high spir-
its, for the Christmas feeling is infec-
tious, no matter where you go. To-
NuIi llIt Gnu VI llIt ullllltE Sl)ptcllcS
are made, songs are rendered, stories
are told and toasts are given, and when
this is completed all go to the main sa-
loon, and the Christmas tree is re-
vealed, standing there in the middle
under the big skylight. 1t is big tree.
too, just as big as can be obtained and
put in place. and on it are hung gifts
from the ship forevery passenger-not
costly at all, but remembrances that
are likely to be long preserved as SOU
vcnrs of a pleasant occasion. Then, if
the sea is not high, the candles are
lighted. and the tree bursts into beauti-
full illumination.
After the distribution OF gifts from
the tree concert Is given il the weather
is bad, but whenever Christmas eve is
pleasant and the latitude is suitable the
passengers go on deck, which they find
10 be shielded from the wind by can
vas, brilliantly lighted and decorated
with flags and bunting. And, ! tell
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-12-23

you, on moonlight night, with a calm
sea and soft, pleasant air, in the Medi-
terranean, for example, a Christmas
eve aboard great ship is something
for most passengers to remember Pm
sure l can't imagine anything more
charming.
'The band plays lively music, and the
passengers dance on deck, but If they
imagine they are the only ones aboard
ship who are celebrating Christmas eve
they are mistaken. If they We're to
look into the forecastle they would
see another Christmas tree there, also
covered with little decorations and
gifts-the sailors tree. For, you know,
IA German Is only half a German with
out tree on Christmas eve, and every
German ship has one.
Long before the ship sailed from
her home port on the Christmas voy-
age friends and relatives of each sailor
prepared some little presents, which
they sent forward in care of some ac-
quaintance in the crew so that their
particular sailorman might have his
surprise at the right time. or course
these gifts are inexpensive, for the
sailors family has little money to
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-12-23

spare, but pipe, warm stockings or
some such article is received aboard
the vessel and carefully kept until the
proper time, when ali are hung OH tie
tree. The company gives the sailors
little wine or beer and Christmas cakes.
This applies also to the firemen, who
have tree of their own in their room.
So, as you will see, there are usually
as many as three trees aboard the ship.
"'The 25th Of December we observe
as holiday on our ships, and all work
Is suspended aboard shin excepting
that which it Is absolutely necessary to
perform. If there is clergyman
among the passengers he is requested
to hold religious services for the tour
lists and also for the crew, and these
are fully attended. On German YES
sells the captain does not ofiicate, as
do English captains, at such cere-
monies. "-Chicago Inter Ocean.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-12-23
COTTON STATES LEAGUE.
Salary Limit Fixed and Twelve Men
For Each of the Clubs.

Vicksburg, Miss, Dec. 19.-At the
nual meeting Of the Cotton States
League of Baseball Clubs, held in this
city. the salary limit was fixed ut ST.
100 and each club limited to twelve
men. Greenville. winner OF last sea-
sons pennant, served notice of the sur
render of its franchise. Lection of Of
ficers was postponed to "A meeting to
be held early In January.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-12-23
The Reason Why.

Fred-I saw you let Tomkins kiss
you under the mistletoe last night.
Why did you refuse me permission?
Cousin May-Because, you silly boy.
you asked.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-12-23
POSTED.

My farm about six miles west of the
city, is posted according to law. Any
one tresspassng on same will be dealt
with to the full extent of the law.
j. l. FORD,
Jefferson. Texas, Nov. %, 1905.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-12-23
POSTED.

Notice is hereby given that all of my
enclosed land south of the city is posted
and all parties are warned against
tresspassing.
b, F. SHERRELL.
Jefferson, Texas, Nov. 18th, 1905.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-12-23
FIRST WEEK.

FIRST WEEK.
Fleet Cox M F Nash
A A Fort NVm Woods
Jack Moseley CJ Simmons
Sam Eberstadt A b Hubbard
j Il Hasty l. n Hartzo
Bill Maekey John Barbee
Jim Kirkland Geo Niedermeier
Will Langenstein Bessie Echols
D Benneiield Fred Mesenheimer
Win Hengst WR Kennon
Will Jordan Frank Fort
Will Jackson j b Dreson
ID Jones ID @ Howard
Tom Murray A M Urquhart
Dock Lock jaw TAYLOR
Frank Whitfield Tom K Hill
Joe Wimberly Horton Simmons
Lee Grubbs r Walker
SECOND WEEK.
Will Pruitt Tom Smith
Claak Owens Will Davis
Alder fitzgerald Joe McCasland
Clint Lindsay 4 p Meseley
Frank Spearman NJ Rosenfeld
Lewis Owens Newt Gray
lump Little r + Is Woods
Bruce Webb John Moseley
Malt Morgan Geo Davis
John Clinkscele Jim Dunlop
M Kelly John Barbee
John kirkland M Hightower
A Il Kittrell John CoHman
Sam Lemons Chas Terrell
IL q Latham 4 Howard
viii Thomas Bryant Whitfield
Jim Ford w L Thompson
Will l. Smith Geo Perry
w. j. SEDBERRY, ~
g. M. JONES, Jury Com.
Il. J.. ToRRANs.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-12-23
Bricksl Bricks!

We have on hand 100000 Good
Bricks. viii sell cheap for cash.
Special prices on large lots.
CHAPLIN IL Co.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-12-23
PETIT JURORS.

List of Petit Jurors drawn for the
January term 1905, of the District Court
of Marion County, Texas: To convene
Tuesday, January End.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-23

~ NE Of the pretty accomplishments OF
the summer girl this season is the
knack OF mixing and serving some
~ Of the many delightful cooling bev-
erages that have heretofore re-
NAMED almost exclusively the secret OF the
soda water fountain.
The girl who desires to entertain during
the long. hot days of July and August
should lay In a stock OF fruit syrups-rasp-
berry. strawberry. chocolate. lemon, vanil-
la. etc.-an OF which are quite easily made
at home. A bottle of phosphate. plenty of
lemons. a bottle OF claret for the claret
Iemonades. a supply OF settler and few
equipments such as Juice extractor for
lemons. mash for extracting the favor
from mint an ice pulverizer and a metal
shaker complete the wherewithal to pre-
pare at least dozen different drinks, each
one as tempting as could be purchased in
hrst-clAss cafe.
There is a great saving in the cost of re-
freshments when they are made at home.
The proprietor OF the soda fountain sells
at an average price OF s cents each drink
that costs him no more than cents apiece
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-23

blespoonful of good tea pour two quarts
OF boiling water In the meantime
have ready the juice and Feelings of
three lemons and one orange In small
punch bowl. and when the tea has stepped
for five minutes pour the hot, clear nuid
on the juice and skim through a strainer.
This decoction, sweetened with half a
pound of sugar. should cool slowly and then
be placed In an Ice chest. Small glasses or
the tall variety are the best for serving this
drink. The preliminary mixing should be
done in private, and when you are ready to
serve bring the pitcher and glasses out on
a neat tray. Into each glass pour half an
inch of fruit syrup. then pour in the tea I'M
I'll they are three-fourths full. The glass
may be filled with shaved ice or with soda
water.
Sliced pineapple and a few slices of orange
form a good addition to this. Serve with or
without straws.
A beverage that is favorite with men Is
frosted coffee. Make strong coffee, and
have 1t hot. Fill glass half full of shaved
ice. one heaping teaspoonful of powdered
sugar Pour the hot coffee over and pile
high with whipped cream.
A drink that is generally known as
"horse's neck" Peel a lemon in one long
spiral, one lemon to each glass. Place two
straws in a tall. thin glass and wind the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-23

You can readily see from this profit that a
young girl in entertaining a large party
does well to mix her own refreshments. OF
all the non-temperance drinks that are pop
ular this year delightfully."- refreshing mix
ture, which has been dubbed the st. Louis
punch" Is the best and is quite worth
trying.
To each glass Is given the Juice of one
large lemon. two tablespoonfuls of pow
dered sugar. one-half wineglassful of the
best Jamaica rum: fill up with English soda
water.
Place the mixture in the shaker with
quantity OF shaved ice and shake until well
chilled; then strain and serve The taste
OF the rum cannot be detected and the
punch is a mystery to all except the mixer.
The most inviting of summer beverages
are those which come under the head of
frappes. To frappe anything put your drink
IN tall glass with. powdered ice and invert
the metal shaker over it. Hold the two to-
gether firmly and agitate rapidly for a few
seconds. Then strain. 1: regular shaker
is net at hand, an ordinary fruit jar will do
very well.
French egg pique is easily made and is
very refreshing on hot day. Two table
spoonfuls of fruit syrup. any flavor desired;
one egg yolk and white, broken In glass
Fill with bottled soda that has been iced
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-23

With an eagerness that would be pa
thetfc were It not ludlcrOus- man grasps
at any and every excuse for wearing nnery
and the attainment of worldly success is al
ways more or less associated in his mind
with dlothes. 4 fullbottomed wig and an
unlimited supply of ermine are the reward
that awaits the man who reaches the top
of the judicial ladder and "A bishops stole
and apron are the symbol of ecclesiastical
prefer nlent A soldiers UNIFORM increases
in inagnlacenee with each step in promo
ton and thoughtful statesmen earn the
gratitude of their fellows by the creation
OF offices with unknown duties and hand
some uniforms. A band of blue ribbon Is
the highest honor a sovereign can bestow
on a faithful servant OF the state, mys-
FERROUS orders with high-sounding names,
office which carries with It the right to
wear velvet and tinsel flourish and grow
strong in the land and good citizens serve
long apprenticeship In council chambers
for the red robes. the doubtful sables and
the brassy mayoral chain which mark the
height of civic magnificencs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-23

against utility, now a marquis and now
costermonger. who have made heroic eff
forts to restore the lost magnificence of
man.
Quite recently, indeed, there have been
unmistakable signs of a growing restive
ness under the enforced monotony of drab
cloth and tweed Long dormant forms of
foppery such as the wearing of hand paint
ed waistcoat buttons are recovering some
thing OF their old strength, and valiant eff
forts to populariZe the ruffied shirt and silk
knickerbocker articles of modern even
ing dress have been followed by a well-or
ganized and public-spirited attempt to res
cue unhappy man from his bondage by the
Introduction of green clothes.
But even now. few though his opportuni-
ties may be, ingenious man does find an
occasional outlet for his pent-up longing
for fnery All forms of physical exercise
have come to be considered by him as SO
many legitimate excuses for a debauch OF
color, and 1t Is astonishing with what facil-
ity the quiet chrysalis can on occasion be-
come the gorgeous butterfly. When he COLTS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-23

made a brave show In breeches and Hes
sian boots, coats glistening with gold lace
and cloaks of plush. embroidered waist
coats and rufffed shirts. and flowing curls
with cavalier hats and dropping plumes.
Attired In sober, solemn gray. he reads of
old, romantic days. when gallant knights
in gorgeous garments earned undying
fame by spreading their fine nantes for
4 queen to walk over; OF times when color
ran riot and fair estates were recklessly
squandered that man might pursue his
passion for magnificence.
This Is no newborn craving. Masculine
love for fnery Is as old as created man.
Who has not pondered over that tragedy
OF the ancient world, and handed down as
a moral lesson to our own generation. in
which eleven brothers jeopardized their
chance OF eternal salvation through the
invidious selection OF a twelfth brother
for the wearing Of a garment described
by eminent translators of Hebrew nara
tive as coat OF many colors?
At a very early stage in his career
mans love of personal decoration mani
tested itself in the painting and tattooing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-23

he wears a jacket of that fine rich shade
of red used for danger signals and a scar
let coat when he rides to hounds. When
he plays cricket or tennis he Is apt to revel
in gaudily-striped fannels- while a Jersey.
also elegantly striped in blue and red,
black and yellow some such pleasing
combination of color, Is reserved for the
polo. the foot ball and the hockey field
Secret Worship in Color.
At night, when the eyes OF critical
world are no longer turned upon him, he
dons pajamas warranted to rival the rain
bow in tile number and variety of hues.
and In the morning when comparatively
safe from observation. he affects dress
ing gown in the colors of which the full
chromatlc scale is most generously repre-
sented Should some unkind person mar
vel at this unwonted magnifcence the
wearer is always most careful to explain
that the design is eastern"