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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-02-04

came each week, he visited the little
bank in the village, drew out from
81, 500 to $4,000 with which to trans
act business the week following.
Morrison was Ayers best friend to
all appearances. One night, Morrison
casually asked the cattleman why he
never carried revolver for protection
whats the use?" Ayers asked.
Nobody knows l have money in my
pockets but my friends, and l. trust
every one of them"
Within a week Morrison, fearing to
do the job himself, imported Jim Ely,
a Kansas City crook, who was to hold
up Ayers and murder him if necessary
to get the money. lily baked on the
killing. Il have brother who will do
that; he will be here soon he told
Morrison, and in two days c. Waldo
Ely dropped in at West Unity, met
Morrison in the latter's barn and the
details of the crime were planned.
Morrison's scouts watched Ayers.
learned that he drew about $1,000 from
the bank, and Swallowed his every
movement until the time came to
strike
Meanwhile Morrison remained at
home, conscious of the fact that half
the swag was to be given him. that
the division was to be made in his
barn, where the plans for the robbery
were made, and that Ely was to be
planted" there until he found good
opportunity to escape
Yet Morrison and the cattle buyer
had been life long friends. and Ayers,
if he was to choose any one man more
friendly to him than another, would
have selected Morrison But Morrison
saw his chance and his wicked mind
could not be restrained by mere bonds
of friendship
The night of the assault a dismal
rain and cutting wind, almost binding
all who CHANGED to be out, kept nearly
everybody in the village indoors.
Ayers had played his usual game of
/ cards and was on his way home Nor
risons men spotted him, signalled
Ely, who was lying in ambush, and
when Ayers came to the designated
spot he found two,bg guns thrust in
front of his face.
Ely was behind them, we'll masked
Your dough, please was all the ac-
cOmplished stick-up man said.
Ayers reached for an old-fashioned
Colt revolver that he had, by mere
| chance, put into his pocket before
leaving home. Afterwards he said
| that Morrison's admonition made him
| suspicious.
AS he pulled the gun there were two
sharp reports as streaks of flame
poured from the barrels of the guns
Ely held. Ayers fell with a groan.
! The noise of the shooting attracted
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-02-04

pressed too closely on his trail and
immediate escape was necessary. Flee
ing before the officers and farmers,
Ely's escape, as subsequently, described
by himself, was one SO hazardous that
he does not to-day know how the
shower of bullets sent after him failed
to end his life. With the horses push
ing him to his utmost he came upon
farmer, driving peacefully along the
sroad., Stop or I'll shoot he yelled.
The farmer pulled up. Paying no at
ten to the men following, quarter of
a mile behind, he stood behind the
agriculturist and ordered him to drive
like h, or I'll blow your bloody
brains out" Again the farmer obeyed
Suddenly coming upon a dozen ditch
men directly in his path, all hope of
escape seemed to be cut off. 1t was
then that the remarkable GOODNESS of
the man and presence of mind as
serted themselves. Hurriedly jumping
from the wagon he cowed the crowd in
front with his revolver calmly un-
anybody knew his intentions he had
jumped on the animals back and, with
half dozen shots, dashed on a mad
gallop to stretch of wooded land
three miles away. Reaching the
thicket he dismounted, turned the
horse loose and escaped from his pur-
suers. 1t was then that the plans of
Morrison to aid in the escape were
useful, for Ely found the home of Jack
Taylor, one of the gang, gave the pass
word, and was sheltered until he had
time to burglarize the residence of
William Schwartz, farmer, and ulti-
mately found hiE WY Ns~~--
III lnyestIyatIun of recent years
the robbery of Ayers was looked into,
and information given by Jack Page
resulted in the apprehension of Ely
He was brought to Williams county
from his residence in the west, and
when the evidence prepared by the
state fire marshal was shown him he
confessed to the deed, took the officers
over the route of his escape and veri-
fed all that had been related by Page
in his confession. He served one year
in the Columbus co., penitentiary for
his crime, justice having been side
tracked to some extent because he
turned states evidence and supplied
the officers with information which. in
part, resulted in the arrest and con-
viction of Morrison, who is now serv-
ing a sentence of 80 years in prison.
Jack Page, first in crime after Nor
rison, enjoys freedom because he gave
information Of so much value IN hunt
ing down the irebugs. A crippled old
man now, he does not hesitate to say
that he cannot begin to remember how
many houses he fired, and how many
u I'm ryrr-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-02-04

neighoor for fear that he would thus
address member of the organization
and so jeopardize, not only his prop
erty, but the lives of himself and fam
lily. So high in social standing were
the criminals that their identity was
unknown, except in the inner circle
Once building was fired, he who ap-
piled the flames was covered with the
garb OF good citizenship, and even the
bravest feared to point at him the fin
ger of suspicion, for such meant speedy
revenge. A remark by one boasting
farmer resulted in the burning of his
barn the same night.
Task of State Officers.
To hunt down such a lot of beings
was the task of state officers. The un-
dertaking was known to be big and
fraught with peril Evidence was COL
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-02-04

Toledo-Northwes Ohio, with its
pretty farms and prosperous landown-
ers, is nearing the end of reign OF
terror of 80 years, during which time a
gang of incendaries, hungry for sud
den wealth, have desecrated it's beauty
with flaming torches, and committed
almost every crime on the calendar,
from the smallest burglary to attempt
ed murder.
Criminal history tells no story OF
events so blood-curdling as those
which have shocked the residents OF
this section in the last quarter century.
The widest dime-novel dreamer could
hardly imagine so terrible melodrama
as has been acted by this conspiracy
of mercenary firebugs. Revelations
made in the past few weeks, by confess
sion, and investigation by state off,
GERS, are so startling as to be almost
unbelievable Against one man have
been returned IL indictments, against
another there are ten and lucky indeed
Is the member of the organization who
eSCdpSu Will Ouly SluSlc u TIC JILL,
for the work of the state has been thor
ough and the laws firm hand has been
laid with unrelenting vigor on those
known to be connected with the organ
iZation. M
Only Beginning. go NJ
With the 40 or more indictments,
however, it is believed that only. a
good beginning has been made. Deep
under the surface, it is known that
more disclosures, still more startling,
are to come. Those men effected by
investigation now completed, fully con-
scious that their long terms in prison
will effectually prevent them from par
ticipation in more work, have shown
q disposition to tell at least some of
the secrets, and, with the aid of these
admissions. Williams and Fulton coun-
ties, where the more exciting events
have transpired, are determined to
punish all the guilty. and remove the
stain of dishonor which has been made
upon them by their hardness in ferret
Ing out the criminals.
Thirty years ago. Jack Page, one of
the most daring and notorious of the
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-02-04

people Of the town, and in moment
or two several were hurrying to the
scene.
Flight of the Murderer.
Ayers had fallen in such a manner
that his wallet, filled with bills, could
not be reached and Ely was obliged
to scud away in the darkness, leaving
the PROSTATE body of Ayers to be found
by the villagers. fastening to Nor
risOn's barn he found that arsonist be-
side himself with rage.
why did you shoot? Why didn t
you belt him over the head?' he asked
Ely.
Shut up, you fool, l had to shoot
OF he would have got me-" Ely replied,
cOolly; and what's worse, didn t
have time to get the money"
Morrison, cowardly even in crime,
wanted to leave Ely to his own fate.
The Kansas City crook, however, was
too old at the business. You got me
into it, now get me out, or therell be
somebody else beside me sent up for
this little job was his admonition
and it was up to Morrison to furnish
the assistance.
With the help of farm hand who
afterwards confessed, Morrison rail
roaded Ely several miles away, where
he was to remain for a week or two
but a posse of indignant citizens
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-02-04

hrebugs, was young man, possessed
Of valuable farm and surrounded by
friends who wished him only pros
perity. Homer Morrison, also young
and well-to-do, was his neighbor
Whatever induced these two boys to
leave the Puritanic path laid out for
them by Christian parents cannot be
explained, except in their greed for
gold. But the desire to defraud came,
and 25 years elapsed before it was
gatiated. Gathering as clansmen ap-
parently honest and respectable farm
ers, the gang pursued its course, stop
ping at nothing, making insurance
companies its prey, and bouncing upon
them every time an occasion presented
itself.
Working as honored men by day,
they became the vilest desperadoes by
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-02-04
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

nv NE l. ~ SNE ONO.
~ State of Wisconsin, Grant County
Court. ss-In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Peter
Steil, deceased.
Letters testamentary on the estate O.
Peter Steil, deceased, having been ISSUED
to William E. Webb.
Notice is hereby given. that the creditors
of said Peter Steil. deceased, are allowed
and limited by order of this Court until an6
including the LIST Tuesday of August, 1905
being the lst day of said month, to present
their claims and demands. against sale
Peter .Steil, deceased, to the County
Court for examination and allowance
Notice is also hereby given, that the
claims and demands so presented will be
examined and adjusted by this Court at the
office of the County Judge, at the Court
House. in the city of Lancaster, in sale
County. on I'd Tuesday of August, 1905.
Dated this 18th day of January. 1905.
BY order of the Court,
E. B. GOODSELL,
County Judge.
(First ms. Jan. 18th: last ms. Feb. 1Sth.)
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-02-04
ESTATE of ThoinasW ebb, deceased.
State of Wisconsin, County Court

ESTATE of ThonasW Webb, deceased. ~
State of Wisconsin, County Court of
Grant County-In Probate.
term Ofthe County Court. to be held in and for
said county. at the court House in the city
Of Lancaster, in said county, on the lst
Tuesday, of March, A; D., 1905, being
one O'Clock in the afternoon. the following
matter will be heard and considered:
The application of Luke Webb, and M. F.
testament of Thomas Webb late Of the
town of Little Grant, Grant County, Wis
consin. deceased, for the allowance of their
final account as such executors and for the
assignment of the residue of said estate to
to such other persons as are by law entitled
thereto.
By order of the Court,
e. B. GOODSELL,
County Judge.
First ms Feb, 4; last ms. Feb. 18th.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-02-04
SUMMONS

NUM- NUNS
- State of Wisconsin. Circuit Court. of
Grant County.
Minnie Zimmers. Plaintiff. VS.. Harry
Zimmers. Defendant
The State of Wisconsin. to the said Defend
ant.
You are hereby summoned to appear
within Twenty days after service of this
summons, exclusive of the day of service
and defend the above entitled action in the
Court aforesaid: and in case of your failure
SO to do. judgment will be rendered against
you according to the demand of the com
plain of which a copy is herewith served
upon YOU.
S. E.Smalley Plaintiffs. Atty.
P. 0. Address. Cuba, Grant County. Wis
cOnSin.
First ms. JAN q: last ms Feb 25th.)
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-02-04

ESTATE Of Mary Smith, deceased.
State of Wisconsin, County Court of
Grant county-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given, that at the special
term OF the county court. to be held in and
city of LANCASTER, in said county. on the 4th
Tuesday ofFebruary A. D., 1905, being the
18th day of February 1905 at the hour Of one
o'clOck'ln the afternoon, the following mat.
ter will be heard and considered:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-02-04

The petition of sarah NJ. Smith for the
admission to probate of an instrument in
testament of Mary Smith, late of the town
of Lancaster, Grant County. Wisconsin,
deceased. and for the issuing of letters OF
adminiStration with the will annexed to
James n. Smith.
By the Court, Z. B. GOODSELL
County Judge.
Dated Jan 3lst, 1905
Brown 4 Brennan Attys.
list ms Feb. 18th; last ms. Feb. lS9
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-02-04
Catarrh

Is a constitutional disease
originating in impure blood
and requiring constitutional
treatment acting through
and purifying the blood for
its radical and permanent
cure. Be sure to take
Hood'sSarsaparilla
Nasal and other local forms Of catarrh
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discharge.
Hoods SarsapariIla, all druggists, 81.
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For testimonials Of remarkable cures
send for our Book on Catarrh, No. q.
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The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-12-14
THEY FEAR ANTI
semitic OUTBREAK

ST. PETERSBUBG-A great rellgi-
Gus demonstration has been planned
and the a~nti-Jewish sentiment may
lead I o violent outbreaks. There is
great significance in a meeting held
when a powerful group Of tradesmen
considered a plan 10 buy out an the
Jewish business houses IN St. Peters
burg. The proposition is o pay the
Jewish merchants 4o,000.000 roubles
for their combined business enterpris-
thus insuring their Withdrawal from
the business world.
II the Jews refuse 20 sell the threat.
is openly made that their stores will
be looted and destroyed.
All depends on the army and every
indication exists that the army Is nst
TO be depended upon by the govern.
ment The frequent mutinles that have
occurred prove c~onclusiyely that Il Is
a whole. disloyal.
Conferences are being held hourly
between Count White and representa-.
tives OF the zemstovs. and Il is be.
lieved a public announcement which
will tend 20 pacify the country is be.
ing prepared.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-12-14
SENATE TO IGNORE
DEATH OF MITCHELL

Observation-Disclosures amounts &c
n rebuke by absolute silence OF being
almost as completely ignored as II he
lad never risen 20 membership In that
great body. viii De administered 70
the memory Of John Nipple Mitchell
OF Oregon By the senate OF the Unitcd
States,
The senate viii not adjourn out Of
respect OF memory % the deceased
member. No committe viii be ap
pointed from that body 20 attend the
funeral There viii be no formal Ger
cmonles or otsequics IN rhe senate
No speeches ON the memory services
ami virtues Of the deceased will he
delivered from tho floor OF the body Of
which be WIS one Of the oldest mem
bers. and no black bound funeral vol
ume OF these addresses viii be publish
Cd.
The custom Of paving a years sal
arr 20 the estate Of the deceased mem
Der Of the senate win not be carrie.
out In this case. Neither viii the gov
eminent pay those expenses Ia con
nectlon with the funeral that Il hat
been customary 10 liquldato from th'
public treasury.
Never before in the history OF tbs
senate have the ceremonies ho1r
omitted at the death OF q senator.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-12-14
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The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-12-14
A NEW PRESIDENT
coREY's SUCCESSOR WILL Be
THoaAs MORRISON, IT Is SAID.
IS A COUSIN OF CARNEGIE
Scandal That involves the Present
Head Of blu Trust Brings out
New Mar.

NEW YoRK-It Is reported in steel
trust circles that Il has been decided
not only "a depose William r. Corey
as president OF the corporation, but
that his successor already has been
tentatively chosen. He Il TO be Thorn
as Morrison. furmrly Of Plttshurg,
now OF New York.
MI. Morrison Is a cousin OF Andrew
Carnegie and was born in Dumherm-
line. Scotland. He was a m~achinist,
zane TO the United States in 1850 and
worked in Homestead, soon became a
foreman, later master mechanic and
finally head Of the armor plate de-
partment.
When the DuQuesne plant was built
Mr.. morrison was appointed superin-
tendent In time he went through all
the other Carnegie plants In a like
capacity and resigned as the head OF
the Homestead works He was men
toned as the successor Of Alya c.
Dinkey, president Of the Carnegie
Steel company If a change should be
mad.
Mr.. Morrison Is said to stand next
to Charles NJ. schwab as an expert
steel maker. and It is the belief that
none but a man educated IA a steel
mill can make a as the head
OF the Steel corporation.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-12-14
CHINA OF FUTURE
TO AWE WORLD

NEW YORK.-China's future great
ness and power and a yelled threat
that the Celestial empire soon would
be able TO compel the other great
powers OF the world to accord II a
square deal were emphasized In an
address here BY Poon Chew. editor Of
a San Francisco Chinese paper. The
address was made at the immigration
conference OF the National Civic fed.
Grafton. The editor said;
According 10 the ideas Of the civil
ization Of this twentieth century. a ma
ton has no right. except what she
can enforce by might China is pre-
pairing now to be able some Of these
days to be a great nation, so as to
Kin the largest number Of men In a
given time with the least expense to
herself. and then. and not tiil then.
Will she be looked upon as a great
nation
Il do not say this by way OF threat.
but l do say that 1t Is most unwise
that you should. by unjust dlscrtm-
nation. create the antagonism OF a
country naturally friendly. Human and
awakened China o O will become
powerful and mighty. and viii demand.
ten or fifteen years hence. the same
treatment that Is accorded other
nations"
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-12-14
ooLp NEAar ID M. RoosIvELr.
The Presidents Part In stopping the
War Appreciated BY c~eloradoans.

The Presidents Part In stopping the
War Appreciated BY celoradoans.
WASHINGTON gold heart has
been given TO Prevalent Roosevelt
IA behalf OF the people OF Colorado by
Representative Rohrt nouynEe Of Don
vcr. Tho heart. which Il OF unalloycd
sold, was lnclosod IN a handsome case
bearing this inscription; Prem iht
heart Of the Rocky mountains, this
aymboi OF pure Colorado gold. Sc sent
by men, women and children. rich and
poor sharing alike. 10 Theodore Rooao
welt, president OF tho united States
whose great heart brought peace 90 the
people o. Japan and Russia. Thanks
giving day, 1905. A. d.
The money 10 pay for the gift wal
raised by popular subscriptions. mans
OF the subscriptions being ore penny
each. In all 5000 pennies were sub.
scribed.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-12-14
Heant After oessfnarthIn.

NEW YORK What Jerome did IN
Che county of New York. w a. Hearst
expects 20 DO next fali Ia the state
IL is now sail that Mr. Hearst VIII run
for governor on an independent ticket
no matter whether the eeoun makes
him mayor Of tho city or not He wili
be nominated By petition, win neither
seek nor refuse the support oi either
Of the national parties and viii stHui
or fall by the result, This assertion
comes from a man very close 10 Hearst
and h entirely In accord with the i'm
pressious OF Republicans. Democratic
and independent politicians,
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-12-14

PEkIN -Thore g a boycott aFalnai
foreign goods IA Manohurla which
threatens TO become serious Tho agent
Of the STANDARD on company at Much.
wang complains that no sales were
made 10 the Japanese government or
the police and military iu November.
The japanese police destroy the pla.
cards 81 American and British tobacco
firms in Manchuria. and there Is no
recourse.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-12-14
An AWFUL SKIN HUmoR
Covered Head, Neck and Shoulder
Suffered Agony for twenty-five
Years Until Cured By
Cuticura.

For ~ enty- I'VE years I suffered az
ony from a terrible humor. complete
~ covering my bead. neck and Shout
ders. discharEing matter % such Of
f~ensiyeness 70 sight and sneli that
became an object q dread ! con.
suited the most able doctors FAR ard
near. to no avail Then ! got Cuii-
eura. and In a surprisingly short time
I was completely cured. For this I
thank Cuticara. and advise all those
suffering from skin humors 10 get Il
and end their misery Al once. s Y.
Keyes. i4g Congress Street. Boston.
Mass
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-12-14
MucA DISHES ~ JAPAN.
Outside Help Necessary 20 Prevent
Starvation AZ the North.

TOXIC. There Is distress anf
famine throughout Japan but the situa.
ton Is not so serious Is has been
painted In the reports sent broadcast
throughout the world The resources
OF the country we're drained by the
war with Russia. and considerable helf
will have 20 come from outside the
empire II actual starvation Is 20 b
prevented In the northern districts
Help has already been received from
Great Britain and America. and more
has been promised. No general re
quest for help has been made and
none viii be permitted by the japan.
csc government
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-12-14
SENATE TO TAKE UP CANAL BILL
The Reduction Made BY the Home
Probably VIII BE Restored,

bin appropriating II million dollars
for immediate use IN the construction
OF the Panama canal win be taken ne
hy the Senate Monday. The discussion
Of the measure probably viii occupy
three or four DAYS. following the lines
Of the debate which occurred IN the
House. Il IL expected that the Senate
will amnd the bni 10 restore the q
million dollars cut out By the House
thus making a total appropriation Of
1es million dollars.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-12-14

A Denver bride packed her husband
In her trunk when she started on her
honeymoon. Many wives wiz envy
her. When a woman goes travelling
she wants her husband occasionally.
but he Is better ont OF the way, most
OF the time.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-12-14

PHILADELPHIA IL r. Johnson
resident of the Norfoig a. Western
Railroad company. after a conference
with President CaEsett 81 the Penn.
sylvRnla %railroa' made announcement
that tho Norfolk 8 Western COMPANY
would discontinue the issuance Of
passes M the end of the year.
Word has been received here that
President Truesdafe ~ the Dolewar'
Tacknwnnna a Western railroad hal
issued a SIMILAR notice