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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-06
PANIC Rl:IeNs in CAUCASUS.
raftar, Terrorize Populace and Fierc
~ E;nh&ino Raoea

Taftars Terrorize Populace and Fierce
Fighting Rages.
st. Petersburg, Sept. Ga dispatch
from Tif1is, Just received. says: The
whole of southeast Caucasus is now
terrorized by 1artars. Refugees are
pouring In here from Baku, Elizabeth
Dol and Shusha.
"Details from Shusha show that sew
erai engagements were fought between
! Tartars and Arinenians behind regular
8 positions and that a considerable part
Of the town was soon in flames.
L According te, an official estimate
more than 200 houses were destroyed -
The latest reports received from Ba-
ku indicate that the reign of terror
there Is slackelling somewhat. There
{ was only desultory lighting up to last
evening, but the disturbances OF yes
terday were marked by immense prop
er>ty losses, which fall with crushing
weight on the Russian oil industry
centered at E,aku.
Combatants Use Torch.
The con|batants resorted to the torch
: as the result of which hundreds OF
tanks of oil and naphtha and number
of important reiineries in Baku and its
aYlClHlly die IiOW lIttlIlSS. Vii llHcu
here are unable to estimate the loss
while the conf1agration continues, but
they believed that it. will run into the
millions of dollars in Baku alone. The
1 fire, which commenced in the refineries
4 OF the Moscew-Caspian society, ac-
cording to private reports, spread to
800 tanks and to one tank in the
s4black town" quarter, containing 81
100000 poun6s Of oil.
At Biebat, near Baku, the works of
the Mantascllell company among the
most important in Russia, and the
works of the Titiis society are on fire.
Ref1neries at Nomani and Sabunto
have been destroyed and railway COM
mlinication with Sabunto has been in
terrupted.
TIE oil men have telegraphed to
Emperor Nicholas imploring the pros
lection OF the government and ask
ing for assistance to prevent the COM
plete Instruction of their properties in
The Baku district. (which give to the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-06
DROPS DEAD.
Hiram Webb, Aged Blakesburs Hesi-
don't, Expires Suddenly.

Blakesburg, Sept. e.-Hiram Webb
died suddenly from heart failure Mon
day evening about o'clock. He had
been watching threshing machine
near his home and when he ucned
complained Of feeling i'll. He stepped
out upon the porch and before any
assistance could be rendered fell over
dead. Mr.. and Mrs. Webb resided
near the home of their daughter, Mrs
John Bellies. Mrs. Bellies and daughter
left Monday morning for Denver and
at Omaha they received the news OF
Mr.. Weob's death.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-06
Bio Crop Of Watermslons.

Muscatine, Sept. 6.-Mississippi bot-5
tom land owners report an immense
watermelon crop this year. Millions
OF melons have already been shipped
out The best melons are bringing
from $50 to $115 per car. One man.
near Thompson has already cleared
$4,000 on thirty-acre patch Of mel-s
ons and has a good many carloads q
melons yet to ship. Az high az 800
carloads are shipped from river towns
between Muscatine and Clinton over
the various lines. Chicago, New, York
ST. Louis and New Orleans arS the
best markets.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-06
CONDEMNED TO DIE.

Criminal Court at constantinopIe SEN
tences NaturaIized American Citizen.
Constantinople, Sept. 6.-The crimi-
nal court at Stamboul has condemned
to death Ghirkis Vartanian, natur-
allied American citizen, for the mur-
der of an Armenian merchant Au-
gust 26.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-06
Conditions on lsthmus.

Washington, Sept. 6.--According to
to summary of yellow fever condi
tions in Panama as complied by the
Isthmian Canal Commission, there
were thirty cases and seven deaths
from the disease during August. At
the present time there is but one case
of yellow fever under treatment on the
isthmus.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-06
caneral Market New,.

tribute demanded for promotion and
the town was left off the line. As
result the town OF Sigourney sprung
up and soon outdistanced Its rural
competitor.
A fire had been started in the Gill;
land store on account Of the cool
weather. Both store and home were q
total loss with contents. The loss is
$4,000, with $4,000 insurance.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-06
ROBBED ON STREET CAR.
Davenport Man Victim Of Bold Thiev.
cry in Broad Daylight.


cry in Broad Daylight.
Special to Times Republican.
Davenport, Sept. George j. Bark
er, secretary of the B. 3. Manufac-
turing company. had his pockets pick
ed Monday noon of over $100. The
theft occurred on one of the Locust
street cars, according to Mr.. Barker.
when he was on his way home. He
got on a crowded car downtown, and
when he, got off on the hill he discover
ed that his purse containing. over 500
was missing. Several postage stamps
and business cards which he had In his
pockets were also missing. He imme-
diately notified the police of the theft
and they are working on the case. This
is one Of the boldest and most da'ing
pieces of thievery that has taken place
in the city for some time.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-06
The Weather.
PAGE ONE.
7eleqraphlc New


7elegraphlc News.
Cholera Spreading in Germany.
Fever Situation is Improved.
Investigation of Insurance.
The Old Soldiers Parade.
Japanese Populace Angry.
Troops Reported to be Advancing,
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa News.
Peculiar Suit at Manson.
Busse Case Is Argued.
Serious ARRAY at Toledo.
The Case of Edgar Bailey.
Noted Iowan Dies on Operating
Table.
Has Marvellous Memory.
PAGE FOUR.
Editorial.
No Mutiny In Manchuria.
Hard Cider.
Englishman on American Courts.
Topics of the Times.
Iowa Opinions and Notes.
Looker-On in Iowa.
PAGE FIVE
Misceilaneous News.
Public Printer Palmer Ousted
Miscellaneous News.
The yellow Holly.
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
Local News.
Boone Takes Last One.
Friends Have New Pastor.
Hadley Returned Another Year.
High School Crowded.
Organized Charities Report
The City Field.
PAGE EIGHT.
General Market News.
The Wheat Market Higher.
Board of Trade Quotations.
The Live Stock Market.
Equitable's yellow Dog Funds
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-06
ki,I, self Over Board Bin.

Butte, Mont, Sept. &c. B. Ewing,
said to brother-in-law of former
Senator cockrell, Of Missouri, commit
ted suicide in the office OF Murray's
hospital this afternoon by shooting
himself In the head. He had been in:
iii health and had been threatened
with prosecution for giving worth-
less check on Senator Clark's bark IN
Butte fn payment Of hotel bni.
amountang to 3125. Ewing gave the
collector rife in part payment Of the
bill. and when the collector had gone
shot himself with revolver.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-06
Japanese Defeat Russians.

Toxic. Sept. 6.-The Japanese de-
feated the Russians in serious sharp
engagement in northern Korea, ON Sep
tember 1.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-06
HER BODY COOKED
Young Lady sishtseer in Yellowstone
Park Falls into Boiling Spring and
is So Badly Burned She Dies.

Livingston, Mont, Sept 6.-Fannie
wickes, aged %, of Washington, e. c.,
died today from the effects Of falling
into boiling spring in the Yellowstone
National park several days ago, her
body being literally cooked from the
waist down.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-06
IDAHO FOREST FIREs.

Mining Camp Near Mullin, Suffers Loss
Much Timber Destroyed.
Wallace, Idaho, Sept. 6.-Flames
catching from q forest FIRE, three miles
from Mullin, completely destroyed the
boarding house, hunks and tents at IL
Snowstorm mines yesterday, and Il
threatening Orebins. Furious forest
fires east Of here are destroying hun-
dreds Of acres Of timber. u
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-06
NINE. NoRDIcNs HOME RossEo.

Plate and Jewels Worth $500 ak0nI
From ossining, N. " cottass.
Ossining, N. r, Sept. 6.The hoana
Of Mime. Nordica, the singer, was ems
tered Sunday and $500 worth OF silver
ware and jewels stolen. Mime. NordicA
leases the John I. Kane cottage. which
is situated just q little north Of this
place. She is now in Europe and the
cottage is in the charge Of her sister,
Mrs. George L. Walker. When tno
family was at dinner Sunday evening;
some one climbed up the rear porch
and entered the house through 9 sec-
ond story window.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-06
FIND Government CONTRACTOR

Sister Of Homer Crosby Files Petition
Asking That He Be Declared Insane.
Special to nesRepubIican.
Davenport, Sept. 6.-Homer Gro shy
the government contractor who has
built so many wing dams and done SO
much contract work in this vicinity
has been located at last.
Word comes from Lake Gen Eva,
Wis., that Crosby is In sanitarlum
there. His sister, Minnie Crosby, has
filed a petition in the district court
here, through Sharon & Donegan, her
attorneys. asking that he be declared
insane.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-06
ra Lunch With Roosevelt.

oyster Bay, Sept. 6.-Baron Komu-
ra and Minister Takahira, japanese
Observation-Disclosures, announced today
they will lunch with the president next
Saturday The same evening Mr.. Witte
and Baron de Rosen will dine at Sag
amore Hill
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-06
Was Shot WhiIe out Hurt;no.

Riverside, Sept 6.-While crouching
upon the ground and peering under a
culvert in search Of game. Lysle Fes-
ler, boy IA years Of age, accidentally
discharged the gun he was carrying,
the bullet penetrating his lung, two
inches above the heart. After receiv-
ing the charge into his body. Fesler
walked to his home here and tainted.
Iowa City physicians are trying to
save the boys life. Fesler was out
hunting with a. companion when the
accident occurred. His condition is
serious.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-06
Panic at Barcelona.

Barcelona, Spain. Sept. 6.-Panic
prevails here over the anarchistic agl-
tation and tourists are leaving the city.
The police have seized socialist paper
for applauding the recent bomb ex-
plosiou here.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-06
SENSATION AT MOSCOW.

Nephew Of Madame Witte, Shoots Girl
and Commits Suicide.
st. Petersburg, Sept. Ga sensation
has been caused at Moscow by the
suicide of Madame Witte's nephew, NJ.
Khotinsly, who shot girl thru the
heart and then killed himself.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-06
TO ATTEND PEACE CONGRESS
Dr.. Stalker, Of Ames, Leaves fo

Ames, Iowa, Sept e.-Dr. Stalker, Of
this city, at one time head of the vet
Urinary department of the Iowa State
college, and still lecturer in the
college, has started for Luzerne, Swift
zerland, where he has been elected a
delegate of the International Peace
conprss
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-06
FEVER SITUATION
Five Deaths and Seven New Cases
Are Reported-lmprovement Very
Marked in New orleans-Not SO
Good in the State.

New Orleans. Sept. 6.-New cases,
seven; deaths. 5; total cases, 2,11S; to-
tai deaths, 299. The plague is believed
to have spent Its force in New Or
leans, but reports from infected par
ishes thruout Louisiana are not SO
encouraging.
Two new cases in one house was of
ficially reported today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-06
T-.R. BULLETIN.
NOTICEABLE NEWS OF TODAY
Weather.

Sun rises, Sept. z, 5:32; sets, 6:23.
Iowa Probably showers tonight
and Thursday; slowly rising tempera-
ture.
South Dakota = Probably showers
tonight and in the east Thursday;
warmer in the east.
Illinois-Partly cloudy tonight and
Thursday, with probably showers and
warmer in the southeast.
Internationally showers tonight
and Thursday; warmer Thursday and
in the northwest tonight.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-06
BISHOP spAuLnlNe WELL.

Report of His Suffering Another Stroke
of Paralysis Was Erroneous.
Lebanon, KY, Sept. 6--Btshop John
u. Spaulding, Of Peoria, has en'iress
recovered from his recent attack oil
Indigestion. The report that he suf-
tered another stroke of paralysis is de-
MED
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-06
American Soldiers in France.

Chateau Brienne, France, Sept g.
The American military mission to
the French army maneuvers, headed
by Lieutenant General Chaffee, arriv-
ed here today and was received with
imposing military honors by General
Brugere and staff and the assembled
troops.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-06
Judoe Lennon pead.

Toledo, Ohio, Sept. 6--Judge Reu-
ben c. Lennon, prominent member
Of the bench in northern Ohio, and one
Of the best known Masons Of the coun-
try, died today aged 50 years.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-06
Massacred by Tartars.

Tiflis, Sept. Ga dispatch from
Elizabethpol says all the irl'abitants
of the Armenian village of Nankena,
district of Seangesursk, have beer
massacred by Tartar nomads. Other
villages are surrounded by Tartars.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-06
FOUND VALUABLE PEARL.
e. b. Bower Makes Lucky Find While
Eating Oysters.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, Sept. 6.-While eating a
dozen blue points. Monday night in a
Fourth street restaurant, e. D. Bow
er, Of Patton, emigration agent for the
Rock Island railroad, bit into a large
flawless pearl, almost swallowing 1t be-
fore he discovered the nature of his
find. When placed on the table cloth
the gem was found to be one of the
largest of It's variety, a trife larger
than a buckshot, and most exquisitely
colored.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-06
RUN GOOD ROADS TRAINS.
Burlington and Great Western Systems
Will Spread the Gospel.

Ames, Sept. 6.-The Burlington and
the Chicago Great Western systems
will run special trains over their re-
spective roads for the purpose Of
spreading the theory Of Good Roads"
and it's teachings. The Burlington will
put their train out about October 10
to November /. The Great Western
will run theirs the first part of Novem
Der. Mr.. T. II. Mcdonald, secretary os
the Iowa Good Roads association and
the assistant professor OF civil engi-
neering in the Iowa State college, will
accompany the trains.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-06
aeLAct; TOWN" BURNING.

situation Still Serious at Raku-kis ishi.
neff STREET Fighting Continues.
81 Petersburg, Sept 6-Private adj
vices from Baku today say that the
s1s,ack Towr,', district in that city is
still burning, also the works at Balak-
!. f,an. Ribiecat. Nonani, and Cabunto.
The losses will amount to millions OF
roubles.
Private advices from Kishinef say
the street fghting continues there and
that the roughs are sacking the jew
ish ships, killing or wounding many OF
/ the inmates. Over score OF soldiers
have been killed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-06

mander-in-Chie King present
and delivered brief r, lse.
reception to Comm. erin Chief
King was given at headquarters of the
Women's Relief Corps previous to the
campfire.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-06
Peace Mission Leaves,

Portsmouth, Sept. 6.-Mr. Witte and
the Russian mission left on special
train for New York today and the
members of the Japanese encourage,
who did not go with Baron Komura,
last night, took their departure.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-06
Wilson Back to Iowa.

charged with forgeries amounting to
$4,000, today was taken to Shenan-
doah. Iowa, where the crime was COM
mitted,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-06
BROTHER KILLS 4cAsH" cLUBs.

Latter Was One Of Wealthisst Men
In Henry County, Ky.
Louisville, Sept. 6.-"Cash" Clnbb.
one Of the wealthiest men in Henry
county, was shot and killed by his
brother. Coswell. hotel proprietor of
Pleasureville. KY. The brothers hads
some difficulty over money matters.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-06
OLD SOLDIER GOES INSANE.

Iowa G. A. q. Man is Bereft Of Aeason
at Denver.
Denver, Sept. 6.-Harrison p. Lee,
aged II, an Iowa veteran who Is at
tending the G.. A. r. encampment here,
went suddenly insane In his room at
the Victor hotel. He threw his trous-
ers and all his money out Of the wiu-
dow
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-06
CHOLERA At hAMsuRo.

Third Case Found in Heart Of eusl4
ness and Hotel Districts.
Hamburg, Sept. GA case Of chol-;
era, the third up to this date, wasa
found today In tho heart Of the busi-
ness and hotel districts here. ss
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-06
MA.eEs II Expsess.vE 70 FLlRr.

Houston, Texas, VIII Charge SMale.
Persons" 500 for Goo Goo Eyes.
Houston, Tex, Sept. The city
commission decreed that hereafter
any male person who shall make what
commonly is called goo-goo eyes,.
cough, whistle or seek to attract the at
tention OF any female person on the
street" shall be guilty Of ndsdemean-
er. Penalty, 800 hne or the caladboose.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-06
DON'T LIKE TREATY.
Anaio Japanese Alliance UPsets Bal
fs annA az Power in East.

st. Petersburg, Sept. 6,-There IS
much comment In the morning papers
on the Anglo-Japanese treaty. which.
1t ii claimed, is not conducive TO peace.
because 1T upsets the balance OF power
III the east and makes Great Britain
ard Ianan predominant.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-06
ROCK ISLAND MAY MAKE CHANGE
Davenport Yards May Be Added to the
illinois Division.

Davenport, Sept. 6.-It is rumored
that the Rock Island yards in this city
will be put under the supervision of the
Illiorfs division. At present the Le-
Claire street yards are under the Iowa
division and the West Davenport yards
under the superintendent Of the south
western district. BY the contemplated
change the yards will be under a more
central management and receive more
direct attention.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-06
RESIGNS GOVERNMENT JOB.

pr. David e. Salmon, Chief Of Bureau
Of Animal industry.
Washington, D. c., Sept. 6.-Dr.s
David e. Salmon, chief OF the bureau
of animal industry, has rendered his.
resignation, to take effect immediatelys
upon the appointment Of his successor.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-06
THEODORE ROOSEVELT sTRAssE

Vienna Municipal Council Wants to
Perpetuate Great Americans suc-
cess.
Vienna, Sept. 6.-The proposal has
been introduced in the municipal
council to perpetuate the memory Of
President Roosevelt's success in re-
storing peace by remaining the street
Theodore Roosevelt Strasse.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-06
ANGOLA WINS RACE
Fina, Heat Of the Great Charter Oak
$4,000 Stake Run Today, Ansio's
Winning in 2:oes4-zephyr Second.

Hartford, Conn, Sept 6.-The final
heat and race for the Charter Oak
stake of $4,000 was won by Angola;
zepl1vr second. Time 2:O9A.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-06

Baku, Sept. 6.--Troops under the di-
reetion of the governor are citing with
the utmost vigor, but they have not
succeeded in restoring order, altho
there is rather lss firing.
Armed rioters today ttacked the Oil
works in the suburb OF Balafhan and
after a hot fight set fire to them.
Tartar bands are securing the coun-
try, numbering and pillaging.
The country is in site of wild pam
ic and houses and farms are being
abandoned.
The famine in many parts of the
country renders the situation more
terrible.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-06

Big EVENTS
Arc reported for the T.-R. b.
trained Associated Press men who
draw salaries equal to a cabinet
officer. These are men Of rare
judgment and long newspaper sxi>
perience.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-06

state 100,O00.00O rubles in revenues and
furnish heat and light to Russia
The blow will be felt all the heavier
thru Russia there is already great
scarcity of oil for fuel purposes.
Troops Fail to Restore Order.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-06
DON'T KNOW WAR OVER
Official Report Announces Defeat Of
Remnant of Russian Forces on Is
land of Observation-Disclosures Reports
Japanese Advance.

Toxic Sept. 6.-(Dehyed in trans
mission) AN official report announces
a complete, and crushing defeat Of the
remnant OF the Russian forces, arter
five hours severe fighting at Naibutu,
on the west coast Of the island Of Sax
haIin. Russians killed numbered 100.
The casualties Of the japanese were
slight.
ST. Petersburg, Sept. 6-Telegmph-
ing to the emperor under date of the
5th, General Linevitch reported the
Japanese on September 4 started an
advance along Mandarin road and
commenced constructing entrench
ments, but retired after meeting the
Russian artillery fire. The general al
so reported an offensive movement by
several battaMons of Japanese accom-
panied by cavalry and artillery in the
north of Korea, September 3. but the
result was not announced.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-10-21
TRAGEDY in A HACK.
FATHER KILLS DAUGHTER In LAW
And STAYS HIMSELF.
Deed Took Place at Sioux City, Iowa,
While the Couple Were Going From:
Hotel to Depot-Cause of Tragedy
Not known-Mr. barrow Was Min
ing Promoter in Black Hills.

Sioux City, Iowa, Oct. 17.-While
driving in closed hack from hotel
TO a railway station here, L. II. Oar
row, aged oU, shot and killed his sons
wife, Lillian barrow, aged 20, and then
shot and Killed himsef.
The hack driver Immediately upon
hearing the first shot and without
stopping to investigate, started for the
police station. When the police sta
ton was reached, both occupants of
the carriage, sitting upright on oppo-
site seats, were found to be dead.
The cause of the tragedy is not
known. e. II. barrow and the woman
came to the Arcade hotel in this city
on October 10, registering as 'E. H.
barrow and wife" They had started
for the railway station, ostensibly to
OF Mr.. DarroW's son.
The murdered woman formerly was
Miss Lillian Morrison, a school teach
er. Five years ago she was married to
w. e. Darrow and they removed to
Bellefourche, S. d.
Letters were found in the woman's
purse, unsigned, but apparently from
her husband, saying the writer was dy-
| ing of a broken heart.
Papers found on the dead man in
dictate the couple has been travelling
together throughout the west. In OAR
rows notebook was written Better
to die than live in poverty"
A letter from sister in Chicago of
fered financial assistance, and letter
from a daughter begged him for
money. He and the woman were well
dressed. Inside the woman's under
clothing was a letter from a town in
South Dakota and signed &C. c. T., "
addressed to Mrs. Lillian barrow. Its
contents were of an impassioned, love
sick character and addressed her as
Sweetheart Nellie"
Darrow was mining promoter who
had failed as president Of the Two
Bear Mining company in the Black
hills.