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Danced in His Niehtsh;rt

Chlcago.-An insane man dancing in
MS night shirt on the roof of a paint
store, on Cottage Grove avenue. earlv
the other day, was an apparition that
shocked belated passers-by. The
dancer took his position on the roofs
dizzy edge and kicked rhythmical legs
against the setting moon. Some of
the witnesses called the police, but the
terpsichorean artist leaped down from
MS perch by means of neighboring
roofs and lost himself in the darkness
Later he repeated his performances
but this time he was in street clothes.
The Hyde Park patrol wagon came on
the scene at a gallop, but again the
dancer escaped. His identity is un-
known.
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BEES MAKE HOME
IN A LONDON SHOP.
Loosed for Airing, They Invade Candy
and Flour Departments Instead
of Kensington Gardens.

London.-A London store where one
can buy anything from suspendel
button to an elephant, has added de-
partment where anything living or dead
which a naturalist collects from fog
spawn to an observatory hive of 10000
bees, may be bought.
The first hive of bees which arrived at
Whiteley's almost caused panic On
the evening of their arrival the bees
were let loose for an airing. it beiIg
thought they would fly to Kensington
gardens in quest of honey. But the bees
proved themselves economists. They
invaded the stores and took possession
of the flower, candy and grocery depart
ments and helped themselves to the
sugar and other sweets about. 1t was
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but the man has held me up for 5000
boot money, which l wish you would
let the bearer have for me. also
have on another diamond deal, which
1 expect to clinch to-day. Yours etc"
Not daring to entrust the messenger
with the diamond mans thousand dol
lar package, and not feeling justified
il opening it, the landlord instantly
sent the two hundred in cash out Of
his own pocket. First, however, he
questioned the messenger and learned
that he was an old resident of Grand
Haven, and knew everyone there.
The next day we expected to see a
handsome team driven into town, and
were really disappointed, when night
came, and none had arrived
The next day was still more disap-
pointing, especially to the landlord.
On the following morning. the hotel
people began discussing the matter
qEite freely. The landlord brought out
the envelope, upon which. was written
the diamond dealers name and the
amount of cash enclosed. and although
he claimed to feel perfectly secure it
was plain that he was much per-
picked
At last, not hearing from the young
man, the clerk went to Grand Haven
and. to his establishment, found the
landlord there walking the floor in his
anxiety to know what mad become of
the man whose package, containing
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-09-20

there are many fight fans to-day
who declare that the native SON"
feature had much to do with
the referees opinion and that
Nelson really had the best OF the
argument. Had the men been given an
extra round it is declared that the boy
of the coast would have taken the
count. Nelson regarded the decision
as such glazing breach of Queens
berry etiquette that he has practically
challenged the California lad. In his
last def Nelson offered to accept any
terms which might be offered. simply
for the privilege of getting one more
cnance at Britt. Now he has that
chance and fight fans in and about
chicago are predicting great things
for Nelson. The men have signed
articles to fight % rounds before the
Colma Athletic club at Union Coursing
park on September 9 for a purse of
$4,000 or IS per cent. of the gross
receipts and $4,000 side bet. The
winner is to take ALL Both men are to
weight 1S3 pounds on the morning of
the contest. The agreement was ar
rived at after three hours of wrang-
ling. Britt insisted upon $4,000
purse or IS per cent of the receipts at
his option. but refused to concede the
same choice to Nelson, who is only to
receive the percentage if he wins. AS
the club refused to guarantee the cash
purse. Nelson's manager guaranteed
to make up any deficit between the
gross receipts and the $4,000 purse.
The referee will be chosen two weeks
before the contest.
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the large envelope, which he had care
bully sealed, and said:
Just put this in the safe, land
ford"
That evening he started for Grand
Haven, carrying with him a small
handbag, and leaving behind a fairly
good-looking medium-sized valise.
The following day young man
alighted from the Grand Haven train
and, going to the hotel, presented a
letter from the diamond dealer, which
read as follows:
Dear Landlord: I am closing deal
for a fine pair of horses and carriage,
with which shall leave here to-mor-
row morning for Muskegon. am
trading few diamonds ON the deal,
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he had written the name and amount,
and in which he had placed the brown
paper. Later, when calling for the
diamond case. he had hastily ex-
changed the envelope containing the
money for the fake envelope, when the
landlord turned to the safe.
American-like, these landlords pock-
eted their losses, and said nothing.
On my way north that summer l re-
lated this incident to all the hotel men
I met, including the proprietor of a
hotel at Ishpeming, Mich.
The next year. when on another
trip in that territory, the Ishpeming
landlord told me that a young man,
answering my description, appeared
about six weeks after / left. and laid
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-09-20
Commits Suicide in Coffin.

Sioux City, Ia.-Lars Peterson, a
carpenter, committed suicide in a
coffin which he made to order for him
self according to measurements of his
body. After attaching a rubber hose
to gas Jet and passing it through a
small hole in the lid, he laid down in
the casket and was asphyxiated in q
few moments.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-09-20

friends. For Is Jack o'Connor
years O'Connor and McAleer have
been comrades. When Jack was
known quantity in baseball
McAleer spare of frame and timid as a
schoolgirl, Joined the Cleveland
Spiders" The newcomers modesty
attracted the bruSk and Open-hearted
OConnor, and he took him under his
protection and acted as sponsor for
him. The pair became inseparable
companions, and during the term Of
their service with the Cleveland club
were roommates. McAleer proved the
sensational fielder of the league, and
O'Connor gloried in Jimmy's success
as much as if it were his own triumphs,
over which he loved to dwell OCon-
nor's retirement did not break up the
old friendship that has always exist
ed between he and Mr. McAleer.
Promises of social visits and pledges
Of the best of feeling were given and
exacted by each.
The catcher decided to devote all
his time this summer to his business,
with the exception of Sundays, when
he may catch for semiprofessional
team and act as manager. Jack is one
of the oldest catchers in point of serv-
ice in baseball to-day. He started to
catch when he was a boy, and has been
at it ever since. He was with the Rob-
insons at Cleveland for more than q
decade, and they declare that he was
one of the trickiest and most con-
scientious ball players that ever work.
ed for them.
When the Robinsons transferred
their National league franchise to st.
Louis O'Connor came here, but he was
traded for a cash consideration to
Pittsburg. In Pittsburg OConnor was
warm favorite and developed such
star pitchers as Chesbro, Lever and
Phillip When the war broke out be-
tween the American and National
leagues O'Connor cast his lot with the
new league and took with him to New
York such players as Chesbro, Conroy.
Jimmy Williams and Lefty" Davis.
O'Connor had some trouble with Clark
Griffith, manager of the High1anders,
and was turned over to St Louis in q
trade for John Anderson. McA1eer be-
lieves, that O'Connor is still one of the
greatest catchers in the game. Il
think O'Connor has better baseball
head than any catcher In the business.
said Jimmy. He is not the ffashy type
Of backstop, but he knows how to
work batters to perfection, and is .
great man to steady pitchers"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-09-20

Copyright. 1905. by Joseph B. Bowles)
One day very enterprising looking
young man registered at the hotel
where l was staying in Muskegon,
Mich. He claimed to be diamond
dealer and handed the clerk a small
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-09-20

the annals of pugil-
ism than that which
was the other day
contracted for by
J a m e S Edward
Britt and Battling
Nelson of Chicago.
Britt was victori-
Gus. at least he
was awarded the
decision by the
referee. in the
previous fight be-
tween the pair, but
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-09-20

leagues, has not
been seen on the
diamond this sea-
son. Before his
r e t i r e m e n t Nc
Aleer, his mana
ger with the st.
Louis Amer cans
regarded him as
the king of catch
ers and the pair
were . the best of
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-09-20
BUNcoING HoTELKEEPERs.

How Self-Styled Dealer in Diamonds
"Played" the Country Landlords
A Pullman Car "Graft''-The Por-
ter and the Plugged Fifty-Cent
Piece.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-09-20
The Reason Why.

DO you sing?"
well, not before company"
why not?"
Jaw, they always get so sore abouf
I'll Cleveland Lea7er.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-09-20
Garden Flint.

The best way to treat chickens that
scratch up your garden IL to frtcasss
them. Chicago Chr0nicle.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-09-20
SPORT AND
ATHLETICS

Probably no more interesting and no
more odd a match has been recorded in
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-09-20

The familiar face of Jack O'Connor.
for Is years backstop in the big
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-09-20
Airy Persihage.

"Ah!" he exclaimed, enthusiastical-
ly, what a splendid girl you are! /
wonder II there's another person In
the world as jolly as you?"
"Oh, yes" replied the bright girl:
81 may be jolly individual, but feel
quite sure you're q lollier."-PhiladeI.
phia Press.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-04-01
SENT TO THE PEN.
Frank Lieto Given a Sentence of
Thirteen Years.

At III as o'clock yesterday morn
ing the jury in the Frank Lieto mur-
der case at Dallas brought in a yer-
dict finding the defendant guilty of
murder in the second degree and as
sessiug his punishment at eonfine-
meut in the state penttentiary for a
period of thirteen years The de-
fendant heard the verdict without
tremor and Immediately after it
had been read he was escorted back
to the jail by a deputy sheriff
W j. Wasson and III. Z. Cullom,
attorneys for Lieto announced that
they would make a motion for a
new triai on the grounds that they
have discovered new evidence bear
Ing on the case and because OF errors
So the eosFt charge 70 the jury.
1t Will be remem nerea by the read
ers OF the Light that Lieto last N0-
vember shot 3 mau by The name Of
Tom Wooslev. 81 Midlothian. through
the leg near the groin The injured
man was removed to the city hos
nital where aU operation was per.
formed and tne mau leg Was fe-
moved in ar effort 60 save his i8e.
lie fingered fof several weeks bee
fore death relerod bis utfcr.ua-
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-04-01

which is formed by Fort Worth Uni
verstty. Trinity University of Waxa-
hachie, Austin College of Sherman.
Texas Christian University of Waco.
and Southwestern University of
Georgetown
Baylor University of Waco will
not be represented.
j. Peyton of Oklahoma. who won
in the Fort Worth University contest,
expects to win ln the state contest.
If he does this honor will have come
70 the Fort Worth University five
times IN nine years.
The Aud Lang Syne Club" of the
university is at work preparing for
the reception of those who viii at
tend the state contest. and on the
night of April 30 will give a banquet
to the orators and delegates.
On the afternoon OF April ~ there
Uiil be a game of baseball between
the teams OF the Fort Worth Univer-
siJy and lie Trinity University Of
WaXahaChie Fort Worth Telegram.
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GAME WON BY TRINITY.
Home Team Victorious in First Game
of Season.

The first college game of base
ball OF the season was played yester-
day between Trinity University and
Baylor University teams on the local
diamond Many we're the anxious
faces on the campus when at four
O'Clock the umpire called play ball
The teams were about evenly match
ed and the crowd was treated to a
first class game of the national sport
The game was hotly contested and
the players on each side did spleu-
did work. but the home team was vic
torious In a score OF Q 10 > In spite
OF the fact that most an Of Trinity S
players are young N the business
they made au excellent showing. II
is believed that the Trinity nine will
hold their own with the college
teams of the state this season the
same as they did last year The
boys from Baylor are also 20 be con
graduated for the splendid show
lng they made on the diamond
when the umpire called play
Bruce Tepletgp went into the box for
Trinify and foT nine Iupines rvlrted
the sphere ia graceful msauet
/ BoGgt djd the p.lbhlBe for Raylor
and his wosk iu tbe box was perform
"a sNceilentlY The Same was sua-py
from stntt 90 finish aud was ereats
eul0yea hy all The speelal features
/ of tho game f0r TF,Ulty Were P..eh8rs
taud hattlaw hv Tsmp'etnu aud bass
uEuaus - Steele 0m uf three
times ~ the bat TemFlat0u Eot tarer
1 hits and made 1850 scores He aisa
srfuek eaf Eer naYl0r men Tbe
/ principal feature for Baylor Wss taF
I base tuHugas - NfhaE
/ SUMMARY Sftues euf Ey rsmpls.
4 fon. te - Haash 3 hN ~ pitch.
I - balls fwmNlefuH MauEn
stoleu hasvs. Tfsulf tks Bat.0r
basee na tails H0nAh Hateu
h foF TflHsfN TeuHlsur RrH ~eafa
\ for BstlaF NeNas hEa HuUEh Hm
\ piFe steuhsesgH fwr ~ same
II tN
or NvW Moa8sf Htt Fe8ar
Ffinifs NtH pias 0n tHe
diamond Uamv called az 5sn
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-04-01
AN ELEGANT AFFAIR
hembers of Hook sa6 Ladder C0mpsay
Hosts at A Bsaaaei.

The members of the Waxahachie
Volunteer Fire Department are not
only counted among the best fire
fighters in the state, but they are
also past masters in the art OF pro-
yiding elegant entertainments for
their friends Last night the mem
bers of the Jas S. Davis Hook and
Ladder Company we're hosts at q
banquet given for the benefit OF the
entiA company and friends of the
depaA Aaent. 1t was strictly a COM
PAM kair and every detail for max
ing Svening one of pleasure was
car Nooked after.
hall auditorium, In which
ID Awas given. was artistical-
y in patriotic colors.
Smerous pictures whics-
cs lcuous places In -s,e
H. large drawings az
Cs Stzendaner a5g the
Il lis. These nfcfures
staTv :, sIa9 flags. A
lof >stion k.sod in the center
OF { your Jas neatly decorated.
Al h,aking Serowd had assembled p
r. u or hort, chief of the depart
ment. Rounced that the first thing
on tnegprogram was the dedication
OF tnfafaew hook and ladder trucks
In fire station, All repaired
doVtE stairs TO witness these eeremo-
niF@ With a few appropriate re-
marks VIII Hancock, president Of
>Tne hook and ladder company, broke
q bottle of clear water on the right
front wheel of the trucks, thus
christening IL the Jas. s. Davis and
formally dedicating It to the service
Of the company
The department and friends then
returned to the banquet hall and as
sembied around the festal board. AT
one end OF the table stood Col Jas.
:. Davis, for whom the hook and lad
Ger company was named after the
death OF his father. Mayor Ross and
members OF the city council In
a few words Will Hancock extended
the guests a cordial welcome He
also IN behalf of the company thank
ed the mayor and city council for
their promptness in responding to
the needs of the department by the
purchase of the new trucks. Col
Davis gave expressions TO AIS appre-
citation for the honor conferred upon
him hy giving the company his name.
and said he was ready at any and
all times to render the boys any as
ststaace within his power.
The spread was n magnificent af-
fair and was highly enjoyed by all
The menu was very elaborate and
contained many imported dishes. The
banquet was in charge of P A
Ellis, and everything was served in
the very hest order
After the banquet many short
talks were made by the companys
guests. in which all heartily express
ed their appreciation o. the generous
hospitality Of the fire boys
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-04-01
An Old Relic.

". ;. Mcclure showed us a watch
last Saturday that was 50 years o@l.
also a sword or spear taat was used
~ the late civil war The watch
case was solid gold and had worn
through, Mr.. Mcclure has had this
watch ia his possession since 1868
or over forty years. and prizes II
very highly. IL was the property
of his father who. before his death.
gave it 10 Mr.. Mcclure Italy Sur
nrISef
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BANQUET PLANNED
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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-04-01
HOLLY vANN TO HANG
Court Fires the Date OF His Execution
For Twelfih OF Hay.

Holly vann day of execution has
been set for Friday. May IL Judge
Muse. of the district criminal court
OF Dallas county, passed formal SEN
tence on Vann at 2:35 yesterday
afternoon A large crowd was in
the court room.
The mandate OF the state court of
criminal appeals was read by County
Attorney Hatton w Summers and be-
fore delivering the sentence Judge
Muse asked the defendant IL he had
anything to say.
Yes. sir, have he replied. Il
did not kill Aronoff God in heaven
knows that / did not.
When asked by the Judge II he
had anything further 10 say Vann
replied that he did not see Why he
could not have been given o life sem
tenee.
The death sentence was then pro-
nounced by Judge Muse ia the fol-
lowing words
Then BY virtue of the mandate OF
the court OF criminal appeals, which
II hold in my hand, affirming the
Judgment of this court, wherein a
jury of Dallas county, upon an In
dictment, charging YOU with the muir
der of Sol Aronoff, returned a yer
dict into this court assessing you
the penalty OF death. II now becomes
| the duty of this court upon this man
| date 10 pronounce the sentence oi
| death upon you. and that you be TAX.
en- by the sheriff of Dallas. in Dallal
county, al the Dallas county Jail, III
Friday. the i2th day OF Mag
there la the language aud teZ o
the law be hanged BY LIS Iss~ unit
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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-04-01
Trinity ". II. &. U.

On next Monday and Tuesday Trim
IFS wiil cross bats here on the local
diamond with Texas Christian Uui-
yersity Baylor PLAYED Trinity two
good games and T. G. L. has team
that is equal 20 Raylor and good
game Is promised all those who ag-
tend Game called al $3.50 sharp.
Admission rs cents Ladies' especial
lE invited
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-04-01

Mss~ ssflse then commanded the
Eprfsoner 10 sif down. and continuing
said
III is further ordered and decreed
by this court that the clerk of this
court issue 4 warrant for the execu-
tion Of this sentence OF death and d.
rect and deliver the same 20 the
sheriff OF Dallas county. Texas, who
shall execute the same IN the man
ner provided by law
The death watch was placed over
vann at the county Jail immediately
upon his return from the court house
TO his cell.
yann was born and reared in FL
lis county ia the Ferris community.
He was convicted ard given the
death penalty for TIE murder OF
Solomon Aronoff In Dallas last Ns-
vember. Several weeks ago Yaap
and three other prisoners made their
escape from the Dallas jail, but a
day or two later he returned and
surrendered TO the jailer.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-13

nitely before tomorrow. From the re-
turns received up to II o'clock, to-
night, it appeared that the board of
aldermen would consist of II Demo-
Gratis and two Republicans. At that
hour, the reelection of Aldermen Jas.
NJ. Curley and Daniel A. Whelton
seemed assured. Alderman Curley
was active in behalf of Mr.. Fftzger-
AIDS candidacy. He had been opposed
both by Republicans and members of
his own party. the principal objection
to his candidacy being based on the
fact that a year ago he served Jail
sentence for conspiracy against the
Federal government. in impersonating
animation.
Party lines vanished in the contest
for places on the school committee.
This year, only five members of the
board were elected, two for three
years, two for two years and one for
one year. Judging from the returns
received up to II o'clock, it appeared
that four of the candidates having the
endorsement of the Public School As
ISOLATION had been chosen.
1t is expected that final returns
will not change the present complex
ion of the common council, which Is
Democratic in the ratio Of 9 to 1.
No arrests were made during the
day. Watchers and checkers. repre-
senting all the candidates were at the
various polling booths to prevent re-
peating and illegal voting.