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The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-08-29
MASKED HiGHWAYMEN
ROB HARVEST

Groton. S. D., Aug. 23.-Two masked
highwayrnen held up twelve harvest
hands who were sleeping In a freight
"a on the Northwestern track. They
secured $50 and escaped With the loot.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-06-22
Notice to The Public.

The management of this, The
San Benito Land and Water
Company, understands that, GER
tain parties are endeavoring to
make sales of real estate, upon the
representations that this Company
are going to make extensions of
its Canals, etc., to water other
lands than those which this Com
pany owns, or in which they are
now directly interested.
This will be Notice to, and in
form all persons, that, this Com
pany will not make any extensions
beyond its own lands.
A Map of the territory we will
water is on file in the Office of the
County Clerk of this County, to
which reference may be had by
any ore desiring information as to
our lands, and those that we will
water
SAN BENITo LAND AND WATER
COMPANY. Mp 3Ods.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-06-22

lie utilities. To those who have
had doubts about our public men
being competent to run such pub
lie works as an electric lighting
plant or waterworks, the exper-
fence of Monroe will be a revela-
ton. If Monroe stood alone in
such work THE HERALD would
hesitate to give it as an example,
but Monroe is given because they
followed the example of towns and
cities and then forged ahead and
developed street railway and
park system, ali with signal sue
cess and without increasing taxa
ton.
A number of Mexican young
men from Brownsville and the in
mediate border started this morn
ing for Kingsville and Corpus
Christi, to be in attendance to a
sort of grand reunion and picnic
of the Spanish lodge of the Wood
men of the World. They will be
gone for about two or three days.
Z A party of Brownsville people
including Vicent L. and Louis
Crixell left To-Day over the Nation
al of Mexico for the Fair at Qua
najuato, Mexico.
WANTED-Fulnished room Sc
cond story, cool room, in private
family P. o. Box 225 City.
6-22-3
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-06-22

Attention is directed to the
article published in another col
umn telling of the wonderful work
done in the way of self-govern-
nent and the development of pub
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-06-22
Poor Foraker!

Fire Alarm Foraker still insists
that his colored friends and pro-
teges did no shooting at Browns
vile, and his insistence in the pre-
misses recalls to mind the Biblical
proberb to the effect that it is a
pronounced waste of lather to I'M
dertake to shave an ass. = Fort
Worth Telegram.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-06-22
LOCAL ITEMS

Buy your stove and engine gaso-
line from F. Champion. J2O. 14t.
If B. w. will call at this office
he will find a replay to his advt.
Buy your stove and engine gaso-
line from F. Champion. J2O, 14t.
A Pullman tourist car with IS
prospectors aboard was brought in
by the regular train last night.
Buy your stove and engine gaso-
line from F. Champion. J20. 14t.
The tourist car Texas was left at
Raymondville last night, and will
probably be brought here this even
ing.
The New Brownsville Land
company can sell that tract of land
at a reasonable price. List it with
Us today. 6-21-2t
Lost, Sunday night small steel
rosary, suitable reward will be
paid finder on returning same to
Herald Office. If.
Some of Contractor Goldammer' S
men returned from Mercedes to-
day where they have been work
ing on the buildings he erected
there.
The Staff of Life, Good Clean
Bread, pies and all kinds of fancy
cakes to your order; to be had only
at Clay's Bakery. Phone 81.
LosT-Gold Mexican Eagle on
black ribbon watch fob, between
Willman's drug store and Post
Office Return to HERALD Office
and receive S. reward.
Wedding cakes a specially.
Prices S. to SIS. Call and inspect
my line of ornaments for fancy
cakes before ordering elsewhere.
CLAWS BAKERY: Phone 81.
Special car No. 9. Atchison,
Topeka and Santa Fe RAILROAD,
came in last night with two Off
Gals of the road. They left again
on the early morning train
WANTED: A good hustler in
every town to sell our perfect
water filters, retailing from $3.50
to $500; 100 per cent profit to
agents, exclusive territory SEN
EcA FILTER Co., Seneca, Mo. 1T.
1t is pity Brownsville could
net get the Truck Growers Con-
vention to be held on the Goth in
slant. However, Corpus is good
old town and they are sure to treat
the delegates royalty. 1t is the Cor
pus way.
YOUNG MEN wANTED:-ISo pre-
pare for Railway Telegraph Ser
vice. Situation sure. To those who
can't come to school now. will fur
uish instruments and instructions
free OF charge for home study. =
Dallas Telegraph College, AZ Main
ST.. Dallas, Tex.
Attention is directed to the
article published in another col
umn telling of the wonderful work
done in the way of self-govern-
ment and the development of pub
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-06-22
Paint Your Buggy for 75c.

to s1.oo with Devoe,s Gloss Car
rage Paint. 1t weighs 3 to 8 ozs
more to the pint than others, wear:
Logger and gives a gloss equal tc
new work. Sold by
FRONTIER LUMBER Co
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-06-22

Formerly of Sherman, Tex, but
now of Brownsville, tenders his
professional services to the people
of Brownsville and vicinity. He
makes a specially of midwifery and
the diseases of Women and child
rem. Office at residence, St. Charles
Street, opposite Convent.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-07-18
FISHER is TOLD OF
HIS W|FE'S DEMISE
Negro Murderer Much Aqitat-
ed for a Time.
SHADOW OF FORMER SELF.

When Roy Harris, turnkey at the
county Jail, approached Lon Fisher,
the colored murderer confined there
Wednesday night, and appraised him
of the death of his wife, whom he shot
at the corner of Eighth and Main
streets last Saturday night, Fisher be-
came much agitated and covered his
face with his hands and groaned. He
braced up, however, in a few seconds
and appeared TO be laboring with him
self that Turnkey Harris might not
ascertain his real feelings. During a
greater part of the night Fisher walk
ed back and forth in his cell in a very
agitated manner. Early this morning
however. he apparently gained con-
troll of his feelings as he slept we'll
Fisher is a shadow of his former self
He smokes almost constantly.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-07-18
A PECULIAR LETTER
RECEIVED BY BAILEY
Cincinnati Woman Trying to
Reach Her Sister.
HUSBAND HAS BEEN KILLED

Chief Bailey has received very pc
culiar letter from woman in Gin
cinnati, giving her name as Mrs Essie
Burton and her residence at JIS George
street. The letter is addressed to her
sister. whose name is not mentioned,
but the envelope is addressed to the
chief of police. The woman evidently
does not know the residence OF her sis
ter in this city and addressed the let
ter to police headquarters so that It
could be delivered TO her. The po-
lice would be glad to oblige Mrs. Bur-
tons If they only knew who her sister
is.
In the letter 1t is stated that Mr..
Burton had been killed in Cincinnati
and that she is in terrible agony over
the shock. Mrs. Burton pleads with
her sister to come to her Immediately.
No particulars as to the cause of Bur-
tons death are mentioned in the let.
ter.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-07-18
EAGLES GATHERING
WAS GREAT SUCCESS
All Features Incident to Initia-
ton of Large Class
Passed Off Well.
THE WORK WAS WELL DONE
SPECIAL PATROL WAGON WAS
BUSY AND "SHORTY" JESSUP
WAS ONE OF THE VICTIMS WHO
WAS GIVEN A RUN.

Wednesday, July II, will long stand
in the history of the local aerie of
Eagles. as the banner day for the local
chapter. 1t was host to more than
fifteen hundred visitors from towns
within a radius of one hundred miles
of Richmond. while one of the largest
classes of candidates in the history of
the order in Indiana was taken into
membership.
The initiation of the large class was
held in the Coliseum Wednesday night
following a parade which covered the
more important uptown streets. and
which was about five squares in
length. The work at the Coliseum,
as exemplified by the degree team of
Muncie. was splendid, according to the
opinions of local members of the or
der. The Muncie degree team well
substantiated all the good things that
have been reported about it, and it will
be asked to come TO Richmond again.
Three Got the Work.
Only three of the one hundred and
seventeen candidates were given the
work. those three being chosen by lot
The Coliseum was well filled.
Following the initiation, which
lasted more than three hours, the
Richmond aerie drill team gave an ex-
hibition drill which added further lau-
rels to the sixteen men composing it.
The Richmond drill team is considered
one of the best in the order in Indiana.
Following the work st the rink the
visitors who remained and the local
members of the order. marched to The
Pythian temple, where banquet was
served.
One of the amusing features of the
cay was the fatrl wagon. which was
manned o. Gre Richmond man and
three Muncie patr0iIlen. An old
hose wagoG. formerly used by No. =
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-07-18
Deaths and Funerals.

MINCK-The funeral OF Mrs Mar.
garet Minck will be Saturday after
noon at two o'clock at her late resi-
dence, northwest corner OF Main and
West Fifth streets.
LEE-Mrs. Jane Lee. aged 20, died
Wednesday at her home, So Washing
ton avenue. Four children survive her.
The funeral will be Friday afternoon
at two o'clock at the Fifth Street VI.
E church. The Rev J. o. Campbell
will officiate Interment will be at
Earlham Friends may call this eve
ming or Friday morning
SHOFER-Mrs. Mary Shofer died
Wednesday night at the Reid Memoir
ial Hospital The funeral will be Fri
day morning from Downing's under
taking parlors at 9 O'Clock. Interment
in Lutherania-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-07-18
A SETTLEMENT WORKER
William LittIeboy to Address
Various Meetings.

William Littleboy, recent warden of
the Friends settlement for religious
and social study at Woodbrooke, near
birmingham, England, and who will
arrive here Saturday, will attend East
Main Street meeting Sunday morning
and South Eighth Street Christian En-
deavor Sunday evening at $50 A
cordial invitation is extended to all
young friends to attend this meeting.
Other meetings will be announced lat
er. Mr.. Littleboy is especially desir-
Gus of meeting young people of both
branches of Friends.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-07-18
c. c. LYONS IN THE CITY
Getting a Story for the In
dianapoIiS Star.

c. c. Lyons. a special representative
of the indianapolis Star. was in Rich.
mond Wednesday afternoon, collecting
data for a feature article on the Rich
mond-McGowan traction squabble.
Richmond city officials are about the
only ones in the state who have dared
to cross swords with the great traction
octopus. and therefore the local situa-
ton is looked on with interest by out
sIGeTs.
Mr.. Lyons il also owner of the Shell
byville RCpS biican. one of the strong
est republican sheets in the Sixth dis
trict.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-07-18
Social and Personal Mention
by Miss Resi-
dence

little friends, at her home on South
Seventeenth street. on Saturday after
noon from three to eight O'Clock. The
occasion is the twelfth birthday ami
e-sary of the hostess. WIKI, with Ter
parents will moe soon tn Franklin
Id. ard the party is in the nature Of
e farewell to her friends.
4 i.
Mrs. Clayton Hunt entertained in
formally a few friends Wednesday
evening at her home on South Twelfth
street The guests included Mrs.
Chauncey Rifle, Mrs. Edward Bennett,
of Fit Wayne, and Mrs. Lee Ryan and
son, Russell. A luncheon was served
and the evening spent socially.
!. i !.
Miss Anna Finfrock is entertaining
at thimbIe party this afternoon at
her home on South Eleventh street in
honor of Mrs. Clifford P. Finch. of
Anderson, Ind. The decorations of
the rooms are charming, the dining
room especially being attractive with
Japanese appointments, red predomi-
mating The table is adorned with
red candles and ferns and tiny Japa-
nese umbrellas were given as favors.
Japanese napkins were used and the
color scheme was carried out in the
menu as far as possible
I. I. =
Mr.. and Mrs. w. ID. Arlington. of
North e street, entertained Tuesday
evening Mr. and Mrs. Albert Theil and
two children. of Wisconsin, and Mr..
and Mrs. ]. e. Jones and family. The
evening was spent in social manner
and refreshments were served.
A most pleasant day was spent We'd
nesday at Reid Springs by the men,
bers of the w. r. c., who held picnic
there with Mrs Margaret Coppock and
for some time. Dinner and supper was
served and in the afternoon ice cream
and cake were served. In the after
noon also, games and a mock wedding
were features. Those present were
Mesdames Esther Reynolds. Kate Per
sonette. Mary White, and daughter,
Ruth, Caroline Kirman. Ida Hollo-
peter, Perthena King. Ada Warfel, En-
ma Ranks. and daughter Ruby, Fannie
Darlington. Elizabeth Talbert and
Miss Griffin.
The ladies of the Maccabees will
have their regular meeting at I. o. o.
F. hall this evening and all members
are requested to be present.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-07-18
RALSTON WOULD NOT
REFUSE IF OFFERED
Democratic Politician Mobiles
His Statement.
SlMMS' NAME MENTIONED.

Indianapolis, July 1S.-Samuel Raj
ston today modified his former state
ment that he would not be a candf-
date by saying he would not refuse
the democratic nomination for COVER
nor though he is not seeking It.
IL rumored that Dan w. Simms.
well known Lafayette attorney will
be the candidate for the nomination
for governor. Mr.. Simms' name has
been used in connection with the Of
fee and it is said that Simms would
make the race IL RaIston were out OF
the way.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-07-18

company was pressed into service and
it traversed the city in search of Ea-
giles who were not attending the lodge
meetings. A large number of these
victims had to put up to set them
selves square with the lodge for not
being on hand to help entertain the
visitors.
"Shorty" Was Pursued.
Among the prosecuted ones was
Clarence Jessup, Familiarity known as
Shorty the genial manager of the
Richmond baseball team. A three
hours search failed to locate the
knight of the horsehide shorty"
had taken two butcher knives from his
place OF business. to nave them sharp
ened. when he saw tie Eagles patrol
bearing down upon him. Knowing his
punishment if caught. Shorty" grab
bed a butcher knife in each hand and
vertically sailed" The fleetest foot
ed greyhound would have been re-
quired to annex the base ball player.
He made a comical sight running down
Sailor street, with a knife in each
hand, and more than one person who
did not know Richmond's premier
ball player, ran to cover. Where he
lid till the patrol was hauled in, no
one knows, and he is loath to tell.
The Muncie delegation was well
pleased with the visit TO Richmond
and with the treatment accorded here.
The Muncie military band rendered
several selections in the WestcotI ho-
tel LOBBY. previous to the parade We'd
resday night, that were much appreci-
cted.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-07-18
AUTOMOBILES COLLIDE
WITH FATAL RESULTS
Crash at Brooklyn Heard for
Half a Mile.
ONE MAN WAS KILLED.

New York, July 1S-With crash
heard half mile away, two automo-
biles collided head-on today on Ocean
boulevard Brooklyn, killing one man
and probably fatally injuring another
and slightly injuring a third. The
dead man is Thomas F. Donavin, the
fatally injured Chapman Ropes and
the slightly hurt, Francis B. Cavan-
augh
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-07-18
STILL CONFINED AT HOME.
Nervous Shock Is Troubling Oliver
Starr Greatly.

Oliver Starr is still confined at his
home, suffering from his experience
at Ridgeville recently when he fell
beneath moving G., R. & /. train. The
nervous shock is bothering Mr. Starr
more than any other thing and 1t may
be several weeks before he has re-
covered.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-07-18
TEST CASE is DECIDED
Judges Entitled to Their Trav-
cling Expenses.

indianapolis, July 1s-In test case
IN the Marion circuit court today up
held the law of 1903 giving travelling
expenses to judges whose circuits COW
er more than one county. The new
law does not affect the old one The
case will be appealed.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-07-18
HARRIS WON'T INTERFERE
Murderer Henry White Must
Pay the Penalty.

Columbus, o., July 1S.-Governor
Harris refused at noon to interfere
in the case of Henry White, colored.
In the penitenuary annex, charged
with the murder of Marshal Basore at
Franklin, Ohio. Arrangements are
completed for the electrocution of
White Friday morning.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-07-18
STEAMER WAS DESTROYED
The AIIegheny's Crew and
Passengers Saved.

Savannah, Ga, July 1S.-The steam
err Allegheny was destroyed by fire.
The crew and passengers escaped
and were brought here by a govern
ment boat. Nothing on the ship was
saved.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-07-18

w C. T. L.. viii be held Friday after
noon at 80 O'Clock at Rhoda Temple
and all members are requested TO be
present.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-07-18
Lieutenant Goodrich Buried.

Lieutenant Goodrich, son of Admiral
and victim of the Georgia
horror, took place at noon today in
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-07-18
WORKING ON THE PLANS.
Those for Y. M. C. A. Buildino to Be
Ready Soon.

The architects are now working on
the Y. M. G. A. plans and these will
be submitted to the building commit
tee within the next few days.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-07-18
TWO VICTIMS FUNERALS
Midshipman GoIdthWaite and
Lieutenant Goodrich.

Hopkinsvile, KY, July 1S-The
body of Midshipman Goldthwaite. a
victim of the explosion on the battle
ship Georgia, arrived here this morn
ing and the funeral was held this aft
ernoon.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-07-18

The following party returned today
from Colon. Mich. where they nave
been camping for several days: Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Miller. and son. Paul,
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Baker, Misses
Hazel Pitman, Earla Ferris, and
Messrs. Raymond Wickemeyer and
Otto Helms.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-07-18

Mr.. Edward J. Morgan and family.
Mr.. Herbert Farmer and family and
Mr.. Albert Rees and family have been
camping at Reid Spring, north of the
city.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-06-14
subsesipaea Rassa.
Ono Of tho functions Of . nswspapsr-

One Of the functions Of nswspapsr-
and the one that entities Il 70 the respect
and patronage Of the community In which
It Is published the defense Of the people
Of the community against what are unjust.
immoral. selfish and ofttimes dangerous
actions Of individuals and business con-
Germs. A journal which fails 10 perform
this duty ought to forfeit the respect and
patronage Of the community wherein Il is
printed. The Enterprise has been for tho
last week or two and still Is under fire
for published criticisms Of public perform
anees; for criticism Of impure or unelean-
ly food purveyanee; also Of earelessness
about the spread Of small pox eontagion.
as well as Of tho successful attempts at
making the people pay tho bills incurred
by small pox victims. Only tho fact Of
tho woman in the case restrains tho En-
terprise from going into further partieu-
lars Of the charges made in the last
named case. They may yet be forth
coming. In the other instances also tho
Enterprise has simply performed the
duty Il owes its readers. and its columns
are always open to all tho parties. They
can always submit their cases fully
through its columns to tho open court Of
public opinion.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-06-14

Mrs. S. M. Kellogg n.ertained a second
party Of her lady friends on Monday last
The pleasing program of the proviou,
gathering was happily duplicated for this
occasion.
DR.. VanBuskirk this week sold his rae
ing gelding. "Bill Nye," to J. C. Kane &
Co. The boys with speedy colts will have
to go some" on the Fourth. as Bill Nye
sure can "cut the mustard"
II. A. Dawley returned yesterday from
Cheyenne. where he went as one of the
committeeman Of this Masonic iursdic-
ton appointed to convey the Masonic
trowel that is making tour of the Ma
sonic lodges Of the world.
Mrs. VanBuskirk. who has been visit
ing old school friends and relatives in In
diana for the past six weeks. writes home
that tho weather is very cold and fires
are still necessary back east" She is
coming home in few days-to find sum-
mer.
VanBuskirk & Beall are this week un-
loading four carloads OF cantaloupe crates
tho first shipment received for this sea-
sons business. Th,y we're obliged to 20
all the way to Muieatins. Iowa, to have
their order filled. but are well satisfied,
as they have No. crate Of Wisconsin
pine.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-06-14
Next Sunday nt Tho chureh hes.

Flower Sunday is to be observed in
several Of our churches mex. Sunday. It
Is always pleasing occasion for both
young and old and should call out large
audiences.
These special June services will be
observed next Sunday by the Bap,is.
church in the morning and by. the NJ. E.
church in the evening. There will also
be service of sacred song at the Bap-
tist church IN the evening. Other SER
vices of the day are as usual.
Rev Davenport and Rev. Hollenback,
both return from their vacation trips this
week and resume their pulpit duties mex.
Sunday. They will doubtless be greeted
with good houses.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-06-14

Tho Enterprise Is glad to learn from no
less reliable authority than tho S55.ooo
year editor Of the Cosmopolitan maga-
zine. that the point 1t made some months
ngo on the injustice Of legal interference
with tho personal freedom and tho prop
crty Of tho head Of tho Christian Science
chureh-mary Baker G. Eddy-is sus-
tanned Mr.. Brisbane has had personal
Interview with Mrs. Eddy and no sums UP
an interview with himself by saying:
II shall say at length In tho cosmopol-
itan what | feel most deeply, namely.
that II Mrs. Eddy In her old ago should Do
deprived BY law Of her fortune, Of the
right TO dispose Of Il or Of tho right To
dispose Of herself the act would bs out
rageous. and Il would cause lust appse-
hension In the minds Of all women rass
three score and ten and possessed Of
property enough TO arouse the eupidity
and interest Of outsiders"
This was tho sentiment Of the Enter.
prise expressed some months ago. whom
the legal proceedings were first
instituted. Whatever may be ones opin-
ion Of Mrs. Eddy's theological views. or
tho wisdom Of those who have contrib
uted to her handsome pile Of shskels, tn,
a,temp, {, 60, possession Of her wealth
by repre sen,ing her as mentally unsound
and her trusted friends as villains, Is a
shameful pervcrsion Of laws mean. for
the protection Of tho really unfortunate.