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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-10-28
SECRET SERVICE.
1.-THE BIEBUSH BAND.

Tor vegetables. This had happened
often enough to convince even the
thick-witted peddler II was not a CO
Incidence, and he told his troubles TO
the policeman.
The shadow" carried on his investiga-
ton In the stores in which Mrs. Thorn
as traded, and several instances Of the
passage Of bogus silver pieces were
found. I therefore decided some one
should be selected 10 gain the minister's
confidence. and almost as quickly de-
cided that the one should be Woods.
Before long the two were doing business
together. Sullivan having been the in
termediary. Woods and Sullivan
planned to go 10 his house on one occa-
sion for counterfeit money, but the
preacher objected TO the place of trans
fer. He also objected TO the plan OF
meeting Woods in Bosses saloon, be-
cause the church OF which he was pas
Tor was so close to the saloon that mem
bers OF his congregation might see him
entering or leaving the drinking place
1t was arranged, therefore. that Woods
should attend night services at the Nor
gan street church whenever he wished
to make an engagement with the minis
Ter, and they could select a meeting
place while the preacher ostensibly was
exhorting the sinner Woods 20 repent
of evil ways and become a Christian
II was one OF these occasions / described
In beginning this narrative
Woods reported to me that he vas
on such terms with Thomas that he
could secure "coney" from him without
decay at any place appointed II was
still necessary for US to place ourselves
IN position to corroborate the state
ments 0f woods. and in order TO do this
there must be a witness TO one of these
transactions. Woods was instructed to
make an engagement with the preacher
TO deliver To him a package OF counter
teit money at the customary meeting
place near the Rock" church. and a
few nights after the meeting have de-
scribed in Grand avenue between the
preacher and Harry became a wit
ness to one OF these deliveries. being
stationed so that their every move
might be observed.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-10-28

she put on, the woman had made a sud-
den movement toward a bureau drawer.
from which she grabbed the revolver.
After this masculine outburst of phys
ical force, Mrs. Thomas sought refuge
In the feminine relief Of loud and con-
tinued screaming tried to quiet her,
but she refused to stop Then threat
ened to handcuf her unless she calmed
herself
For Gods sake don't do that" she
begged.
Madam, never did such thing ir
my life" l said, but / certainly shall
be obliged to in this case il you don't
stop that outlandish shrieking."
The threat had the desired effect. We
bundled the minister and his now calm
spouse away TO the police station. In
my hasty search of the house I had
found plaster of paris molds used for
making counterfeit dies. but did not
make a thorough search at that time.
as there was other more important work
to do The next day. provided with a
spade. went to the Finney avenue
house and made a careful search. In
the back yard under the kitchen window
l found buried % counterfeit silver dol
lars. while in jar in the pantry found
q quantity OF coun terfeit 50-cent pieces.
such as had been passed by the preach
er's wife.
1t was now II o'clock The stable
OF DR. Barnes. in which Sullivan lived.
was the next objective point The col
ored man had been Swallowed TO the
Barnes residence that night. and we
knew he was somewhere around the
premises. / stationed myself at the al
ley entrance to the stable and sent
Wheeler around TO the front door of the
house. He rang the bell, which was an
swered by DR.. Barnes. Wheeler asked
for Sullivan.
He is not here" said DR.. Barnes,
CURLY.
Wheeler told the doctor his mission.
Sullivan isn't here" he repeated
"and you've no business around here
looking for him"
Wheeler did not know how TO act IN
the face of this extraordinary reception
from a man who, we supposed. would
gladly assist officers OF the United
States, and came around the house for
further instructions from me. | had
taken my stand in the alley. believing
Sullivan TO be in the house. and tkat,
at the first sign Of danger, he would seek
to escape by way of the alley / told
Wheeler to 90 to the back door OF the
house, sock admission in the regular
way, and If il we're refused him, to
smash the door in. He started to carry
out these instructions when Sullivan
/ dashed past him at break-neck speed
In the direction or the alley. running
plump into my arms. No man was ever
more surprised than he. We lost no
time in getting him behind the bars. for
the night's work was not finished. :
From the Barnes residence. after Sc
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-09-01
WILL CONDEMN LAND.
Omaha Road Starts Proceedings in
Blue Earth and leSueur Counties.


The Omaha Railway company has
started condemnation proceedings in
Blue Earth and lie Sueur counties to
acquire title to land wanted for right
of way purposes where the track is be-
ing Strengthened. The hearing in Blue
Earth county is set for Oct 2nd, and
that in lie Sueur county for Sept. 18th,
and on these dates the commissioners
will be appointed to appraise the value
of the land to be taken
The land wanted in Blue Earth coun-
ty comprises some seventy descriptions
in the vicinity of South Bend and Min
neopa. That wanted in lie Sueur coun-
ty is but a few descriptions where the
horse shoe bend is made near lie Sueur,
and where the road expects to shorten
its track two and three fifths miles.
Pau & Pfau of this city and j. B.
Sheehan and Nelson j. Wilcox of St.
Paul are the attorneys for the road
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-09-01
Will DUMP BRYAN.
Colonel Will Not Have a Pull With
Lawson's New Party.

From Saturdays Daily.
Victor f. Lawson of Willmar, chair
man of the popuhst state committee, Is
talking IA new national party, which
shall be combination of Bryan democ-
racy and populism. The leaders of the
new faith. according to Mr.. Lawson,
who explained his belief in St. Paul yes
terday, are to be "Frenzied Finance"
Lawson, described as "a republican
with conscience" and Tom Watson
William Jennings Bryan, he states,
will have little pull in the new party,
which is to be built up about financial
dogma which will not be free silver.
Mr.. Lawson insists that there is still
a populist party, all appearances to the
contrary notwithstanding, and says that
since the socialist element of the party
has party of its own, the parent party
will reorganize and do things.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-09-01
BLOCK REEDS ROAD
Milwaukee to Build From Al
bert Lea to Mankat0.
From Tuesdays Daily.

| From Tuesdays Daily.
Albert Lea, Aug. 20-An engineer of
the Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul Rail-
way company is here preparing to sur
vey a lire from here to MankatO. The
Southern Minnesota division will be
| utilized as far west u Armstrong, dis
lance of between five and six miles, af
| ter which the course will be northwest
| through this county.
This move will be embarrassing to the
| Duluth, ST. Cloud, Glencoe and Mankato
| line now in course of construction from
| this city, and it may mean that the Mil
waukee road intends to keep invaders
out of its territory. The new line is
| being graded, however, and it is expect
ed Freedom will be reached in ten days.
| This stretch of road will be completed
and a train put on as soon as possible
so that ties and rails can be handled.
OF the proposed road The Albert Lea
| Tribune said in its issue of Monday
evening:
| F. A. Secomber, one of the engineers
of the Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul
Railway company arrived here late Sat
urday and he came on an important
mission, being nothing less than arrang
ing for the survey of a line of his road
from this city to Mankato. The project
is to have the new line leave the South
ern Minnesota division at Armstrong
and then run northeast, passing thro lh
Mankato and Carlston in this county
and on to AIankato This line would
90 south and west of Freedom lake, at
least that is the report, and come dan
gerously near paralleing the Southern
| Minnesota line as far as Alden. course
the company is not likely to take.
Mr.. SecOmber expects a corps of sur
veyors in few days and it will at
once get busy and run a line, but no
| attempt at grading is expected this fall
| This move, whether so intended or not
| will have tendency to embarrass the
| line now being built to Mankato through
| Freedom but it is not likely to prevent
| it's construction, as the work has ad-
| vanced too far, but it. may be the means
of the Milwaukee acquiring the line in
| the end. In any case Albert Lea is like
| ly to be division point of the Duluth
md Mankato and if the Armstrong
proposition becomes reality this city
will also be division point which
might mean the removal of the Southern
Minnesota division to this city from
Austin, which would make this city an
| important point on the Milwaukee line
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-09-01
MAKES A GOOD SHOWING.
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Company's Annual Report.

Chicago, Aug. 29.-The annual report
of the operations of the Chicago &
Northwestern Railway company, for the
year ending June 30, 1905, was given
out today.
The average number of miles operat-
ed was 7,4OS.
The gross earnings were $50 ,745 ,275-
from passengers, $l3,339,7l3; freight,
500 ,292 $50; express, mail and miscel-
laneous, $3,ll2,73O.
The operating expenses and taxes
were $3S,649,3ll; operating expenses
(65.4O per cent of gross earnings), $780,
459 1884; taxes, $2.lS9,976 The net
earnings were SIT ,095,963. Other charges
| were: Interest on bonds and interest
SIS, OO6,576; sinking fund, $225,0O0; total
S., 23l $40. Deducting this from the net
earnings and adding income from invest
ments, $50, 435, leaves the net income
$l0,4l7 1922. Deducting dividends Is per
cent on preferred stock and per cent
on common stock, $5,l74924 leaves the
surplus net income $5,242, S9S. Deduct
ing expenditures for construction, i'm
provements and permanent additions,
81 100000, leaves the balance for 1905,
$642. 1913. The balance to the credit of
income account, June 80, 1904, was $l0,-
997 ,2S2. This gives balance to the credit
of income account, June 80, 1905, $ll,-
640,lSl.
The increase in earnings over 1904
was $2,4l0.64l, and the increase in OPP
Grating expenses and taxes was 81 1922,
POP, making the increase in net earn
ings over 1904, $9SS,43S.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-09-01
DECLINES TO TALK.
General Baker Refuses to Comment
on Mention OF Name for CONGRESS.

on Mention Of Name for Congress.
From Saturdays Daily.
Some of the papers have mentioned
Gen. j. H Baker of this city as pos
sible candidate before the republican
primaries in opposition to Congressman
McCleary. When asked about this to-
day, General Baker declined to make any
statement He would not say whether
he was considering entering the race,
and would not say that he was not.
General Bakers name was brought
out at a meeting of several editors of
the second district at st. Paul the other
day, and The Window Reporter is the
first to spring it. The fact that Blue
Earth county man would stand the best
chance of winning, and that General
Baker came near defeating John Lind
some years ago are the main factors
that led to the bringing forward of
General Baker. He would do credit to
his district and represent the people on
| the issues.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-09-01
ASSAULT. ON LAWYER.
Attorney Thompson Victim of a
B!acksmith's Fists.
From Tuesdays Daily.

From Tuesdays Daily.
Charles Thompson, an attorney of
Amboy, was the victi,> of most vicious
assault at WinneDago City last Saturday,
according to the reports which have
reached this city. The trouble seems to
have grown out of the bitter feeling en-
gendered by litigation, in which Mr..
Thompson acted as the attorney for the
wife of the party charged with having
committed the assault upon him.
Mr.. Thompson is the attorney for Mrs.
Jordan in an action for divorce and in
other proceedings, while B. G. Reynolds
of Winnebago is the attorney for Mr..
Jordan. 1t appears that Mr.. Thompson
went to Winnebago Saturday, and went
to the blacksmith shop of Albert Jordan.
When Mr.. Thompson arrived, Jordan
locked himself and Thompson into the
shop and proceeded to pound the attor-
ney numerically. Mr. Thompson's spec
tacles were smashed his nose broken
and he suffered other injuries. One
story is that Thompson went to the
shop by appointment.
Jordan is said to have gone to the of
flee of the justice of the peace and paid
a fine of So. 1t is said that he had pre-
viously threatened to do bodily harm to
the Amboy attorney.
Mr.. Thompson returned to his home
Saturday evening, after his injuries had
been dressed by physician, but has
been confined to his bed ever since. He
hopes to get out tomorrow. He has
placed the case against Jordan in the
hands of Andrew c. Dunn of Winnebago,
and it is likely that the matter wiz not
be allowed to drop until more adequate
punishment has been meted out, if the
reports that have reached Mankato are
true.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-09-01
HE ONLY SMILED.
Auditor Weaver Suggested as Logical
Candidate for Governor.

From Saturdays Daily.
Some say that Ed Weaver of Man
kato is the logical candidate for COVER
nor next year. He took no obnoxious,
part in the last campaign, is popular
and able fellow, and man on whom
the party could unite. Being mem
Der of the Commercial Travellers I'M
ion, he could knock that prop out from
under Johnson that he leaned so strong
on the last election.
When shown the above from The
Lamberton Star, Auditor Weaver SIM
ply smiled, but said nothing to the
point. 1t is early yet for prospective
candidates to do any talking, and no
one knows this better than Mr.. Weav-
pr.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-09-01
George Todd.

George Todd died at his home in De-
coria Saturday, and the funeral was
held yesterday at the residence. The de-
ceased was eighty-two years of age, and
had been failing for some months. He
had been resident of Decoria for forty
years, and had many friends who regret
his death A wife and five sons and
daughters survive the deceased. Mrs.
F. NJ. Currier and Mrs. H. J.. McCollum
Of this city were daughters of Mr.. Todd.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-09-01
Receievd Deep Cash in the Leg.

From Tuesdays Daily
John Magley of Eagle Lake, while
making the rounds for milk cans, this
morning, slipped from his wagon and
striking some part of the vehicle, receiv-
ed deep cash on the right leg. A NUM-
Der of stitches were required to close the
gap. Nlagley will be laid up for a few
days.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-09-01
Of Sound Mind.

From Tuesdays Daily.
John Rhinehart, a Sterling farmer.
was examined as to his sanity yester-
day afternoon, and adjournment was
taken until this afternoon to get more
witnesses. This afternoon the case was
dismissed Rhinehart claims that the
trouble is a family one
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-09-01
Professor Cox Sells His Home.

From Tuesdays Daily
Professor Cox has sold his residence
at 325 Clark street to j. A. Johnson.
The consideration was $4,000. The sale
was made through the Christensen &
Johnson agency
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-09-01
Veteran Clergyman Dead.

From Tuesdays Daily.
Rev. E. S. Peake, veteran clergyman
of the Episcopal church of the Minneso-
ia diocese, is dead at Valley City, n. d.
He served for fifty one years as priest
of the church and was member of the
convocation which elected Bishop Whip
pie. 4e
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-09-01
Will Reach Two Million Bushels.

John Washburn of the Washburn
Milling company, Minneapolis, is of the
opinion that the wheat crop of Mime
sofa and the Dakotas will reach 2OO.-
100000 bushels.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-09-01

Wheat Pool Eanings-ApriI 10 per
cent; May so per cent; June Is PEI
cent; July 10 per cent; Avg. 20 per
cent. Write for particuia $. l0t2 I.um.
Der Exchange, Minneapolis.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-09-01
Merchants Respond Literally.

From IueSGay s DaIiy.
L. Z. Smith of the Central Minnesota
Poultry association. stated today that
merchants and others have responded
more literally than ever before toward
the fund which will assist in making
the poultry, dog and cat show, to be
given later on. success. Mr.. Smith is
highly pleased with the attitude of the
people toward this enterprise.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-09-01

W. j. Merchant has disposed of 1920
acres of his land in Cheyenne county.
Col, to w. L. Sawyer of Winona.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1905-06-22

r. J. Oliver, one Of the Oldest
residents of Echo, died at that
place Fr iday. Deceased has been
citizen of Echo for over 20 years,
and was we'll known.
Attorney-Gener al Crawford has
decided that the hunters license
law which was passed at the last
session of the legislature does not
apply to persons hunting rabbits,
coyotes or bears. The law is in
tended to require gun license for
hunting game protected by the
laws of the state only.
It is estimated that the Condor
Arlington branch of the O. Il. 4
N. will be completed and ready for
traffic by July l. All the track is
now laid aid the work Of leveling
it and putting it in shape for reg
ular trains is now in progress.
About 100000 bushels of wheat
will be shipped out over the
branch this fall. The wool crop
has been sent out from Arlington,
but few shipments. Of sheep will
be made over the new branch it is
thought. Freighting from Arling-
ton to the interior will soon be q
matter of history, most of the reg
ular freighters already having quit
the business. However, land in
the vicinity Of Arlington ls in
creasing in value, since the road
was started and the town will not
disappear altogether.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1905-06-22
A Pretty Wedding.

A quiet but pretty wedding
took place at the country home of
Rev. F. G. Adkins, on Heppner
Flat, when J. William Beymer and
Miss Florinda L. Fsrnsworth were
joined in the holy bonds of we'd
lock.
The bride was attired in white
and carried large bouquet of
orange blossoms, while the groom
wole the conventional black. Miss
Virs Hart presided at the piano
rendering the wedding march,
while Louis Bisbee acted as best
man and Mrs. Lucy Young as the
brides maid. The ceremony wss
very quiet, being in the presens 9
of but few near relatives and in
vlted guests.
Miss Farnsworth is the second
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. y. f.
Farnsworth ard a leader in Hepp-
ner society, syell liked by all and
moves in large circle of friends.
Mr.. Beymer is one of Morrow
coupty's leading young citizens,
being large real estate and sheep
owner.
The couple will be at home, sf-
ter short wedding tour, at the
mountain farm of Mr. Beymar,
formerly the Farnsworth rahch.
They received many valuable
and useful presents, but Jack of
space forbids publishing.
The Gazette joins with a lstge
host of friends wishing Mr.. and
Mrs. Beymer their cup full Of this
worlds good and Joy.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1905-06-22
Geo. w. Junkin, of aardman,
was a Heppner visitor Tuesday.

Geo. w. Junkin, of Hardman,
was Heppner visitor Tuesday.
Mrs. John Rasmus, of Heppner,
is visiting Mrs. T. M. Jones on
Eighteenth street.-Salem States
man.
Peter Brenner, of Eight-Mile,
was in the city yesterday. Mr.
Brenner says that the farmers are
much interested in the proposed
railroad through Eight-Mile. They
are getting organized and are now
corresponding with capitalists in
relation to the proposition.
Walter Brown, of Izee, was in
Monument Sunday buying steers
says the Enterprise. The prices
being paid are $14 for yearlings
x1U for twO-year-Olds ana @24 pei
head for 3.year.olds. Mr.. Brown
bought $50 head of steers in Fox
valley.
Stockmen are Of the opinion
that the market is looking up a
little and that prices will be much
better this fall than at present.
The prices paid in this section
have ranged from $15 to SIG for
yearlings, sci and s22 tor two
year-olds, $50 for threeS and S21
and $22 for COWS and calves
MaIheur Gazette.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1905-06-22
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department of the Interior.
Land Jffice at La Grande, Ore

Department of the Interior.
Land uffice at La Grande, Oregon,
May %, 1905.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof In support of his claim. and
that said proof will be made before the County
Oregon on July %, 1905. viz: II. f. No. 9ll5,
Charles Klein, of H. .ppner. Oregon. for the
SM SEA and Sh SW14 Sec Is, Tp5 s, r q
NJ.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
Layfayette Penland, Daniel o. Iearv, Loughy
Stewart, leandor Copple, all OF Heppner, Ore
gOn.
JuneS-July13 f. W DAVIS, Register.
The news OF both hemispheres-In The
Weekly Oregonian.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1905-06-22
Town Killers.

If you want to help kill a town
do the following:
l. 60 out of town to do your
shopping.
2. Oppose all improvements.
3. Prefer a quiet town to one OF
good business.
4. Lack feeling of public spirit
and deride those who have it.
5. Oppose every Improvement
that did not originate with you.
6. Oppose everything that does
not benefit you directly.
7. Seek to injure the credit and
reputation of every business house
and individual.
s. Tell strangers the town is
dull and you don't know if it will
ever amount to tinker's darn
(and be sure and tell them that it
wouldn't be 80 if the citizens and
newspapers would act on your
suggestions.)
9. Harp continually on hard
times and show a feeling of un-
certainty.
But above all don't own a foot
of real estate or have one dollar
invested in any class of business,
and then stand on the corner and
criticise severely as you can, even
if you have to use cuss words to
do 80, the manner and methods
adopted by good citizens, who have
coin of the realm invested, to ad.
vance every possible interest of
the town.-The Dalles Chronicle.
W. W. Cotton, of Portland, has
been appointed by President
Roosevelt to succeed the late
Judge Bellinger as United States
district judge for Oregon. Inas.
much as Mr.. Cotton has stated
that be would be unable to enter
upon his new duties until Septem-
ber l, the appointment is to take
effect at that time. Senator Full
ton strongly urged the appoint
ment of Mr.. Cotton, and the choice
was also approved by the attorney.
general.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1905-06-22

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