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The Springfield herald., 1907-09-06
"putchn France Murdered.

Greeley, Colo.-"Dutch" France, a
well-known character and horse trader.
who for years has lived five miles this
side of Windsor, was found murdered
in his cabin. Evidently he had been
killed as he was undressing to go to
bed. His head was crushed as with a
club and his pockets rifled. There is
no clew to the murderer.
France had lived the life of her
nit and was supposed to have consid-
cradle wealth concealed about his
cabin
The Springfield herald., 1907-09-06
Time to Fly.

The trust magnate leaped up from
the banquet table and made dive
for his 1OO-mile-an-hour automobile.
Hold on" cried the astonished
toastmaster. Wont you wait for us
to serve the dessert?'
NO." replied the nervous magnate;
81 Just saw a suspicious face loom up
at the window. The next thing served
will be process"
And telling his chauffeur to put on
full speed the wealthy fugitive headed
for the next state.
The Springfield herald., 1907-09-06

The Pennsylvania Department of
Agriculture has discovered that cof-
Zee, oat hulls and ground corn cobs
figure in the composition of certain
patent foods. Most consumers have
suspected the existence of bran and
excelsior, but corn cobs are a new
element Perhaps they are put in to
prevent the diet from being too con-
centrated, on the same principle that
stock raisers add a judicious mixture
of cornstalks or other ''roughage" to
the oats and corn fed to their cattle.
The Springfield herald., 1907-09-06
CUT wIFE's THROAT WITH RAZOR
Enraged Husband Kills Pretty Wife,
Then Tries to Commit Suicide.

Denver.-Jealous of his pretty wife
because friends had complimented her
fine features, Eugene c. Marrugg, a
fireman in the employ of the Denver
Gas & Electric Company, murdered
her at the family home, 1928 West Col
fax street, on Labor Day, by cutting
her throat with razor.
Marrugg then attempted suicide by
cutting his throat, but the sight OF
blood gushing from his wife's mouth
and chin weakened him and his ef-
forts to end his own life We're evident
ly not sincere. AT the county hospi-
tai it was discovered that his wound
was not of serious nature. When
he had recovered his senses he tore
his hair and cried: my God, what
nave | done? The babies are without
mother now and they. will never
see me again!"
The Springfield herald., 1907-09-06
Both leus Cut Of,

Trinidad. Colo.-Edward Crossit OF
Clayton, New Mexico. was frightfully
injured at that place by being run
down by a Colorado & Southern en-
gine and may die. Roth legs were
mangled. He was brought to the San
Raphael hospital here, where his legs
were amputated.
Crossit was watching the main ap-
proach for a train and did not hear
another that was behind him. He is
twenty-one years of age and came to
Clayton a month ago from Tennessee.
The Springfield herald., 1907-09-06

Aguinaldo, according to Justice Nc
Cabe of the First District court of the
Philippines, now lives quietly on his
farm near Manila. refrains from poll
tics, and, as loyal citizen of the
United States, is setting his people
the best of examples.
The Springfield herald., 1907-09-06
1oo-Ton Cyanide Mill a. Cripple Creek

Cripple Creek, Colo.-Richard Blan.
chard of Cripple Creek and C. b.
Heator of Kansas City, Missouri, have
had the plans drawn for 1O0-ton cya-
nide mill, which is to cost $4,000. 1t
viii be erected at the portal of the
Good VIII tunnel. on the west slope of
Gold hill. 1t is understood that work
will begin at once.
The Springfield herald., 1907-09-06
Beware of Ointments for catarrh
that Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense OF smell
and completely derange tho whole system when
entering g through the mucous surfaces. sneh
articles should never be used except on pIescrip.
tons from reputable physicians. ns the damage they
will do Is ten fold the good can possibly de.
rive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured
by T. j. Cheney & Co., Toledo. o. contains no mer-
curry and Ia taken Internally, acting directly upon
the blood and mucous surfaces OF the system. In
buying Halls Catnrrh Cure be sure you get the
genuine II is taken Internally and made In Toledo
Ohio. by F. j Cheney & Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists. Price 15c. per bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Springfield herald., 1907-09-06

Mrs. Blatch is a good feminine rea-
soner. She says that there are 5,O0O,-
900 women earning their living in the
United States, and therefore she and
a friend should have been allowed
10 eat in a roof garden.
The Springfield herald., 1907-09-06

continually in that business since
1899. He was born in Oshkosh, Wis
tonsin. forty-one years ago. He leaves
widow, a mother who resided with
him in this city. and a sixteen-year-old
daughter. Mr. Felker was member
of the Masonic fraternity, a Knight
Templar and Shriner.
The Springfield herald., 1907-09-06

British battleships are to have
searchlights by the beams of which
a newspaper can be read at distance
of is miles. If the ships would just
surround Great Britain in time of
peace and turn their lights toward
the shore the gas and oil trusts would
be very neatly foiled
The Springfield herald., 1907-09-06

II heavy Grape adorns the door of
your favorite boarding house do not
go in and try to console the mistress.
Leave her alone in her deep sorrow.
Doubtless she has Just heard that the
prune crop is short.
The Springfield herald., 1907-09-06

Scientists declare that people think
with fingers and toes, and that the
lower animals are capable of reason
ing. 1t takes a very inventive mind
TO keep in the running as a scientist
these days.
The Springfield herald., 1907-09-06

That painting contractor who made
2,10O per cent. profit on his job on the
Pennsylvania capitol must have been
mad because he had to pay out some
real money for paint.
The Springfield herald., 1907-09-06

The observer who watched 152 WON.
en- alight from street cars and re-
ports that only eight of them got OFF
correctly, facing in the direction the
cars were going. must have a lot of
time to spare.
The Springfield herald., 1907-09-06

Alter all, 1t does seem strange that
Nikola Tesla should have started out
to try to talk with Mars first of all
the heavenly bodies. when the man
in the moon is so much nearer.
The Springfield herald., 1907-09-06

II Adam had saved $3.50 every day
until now he would have fortune
almost as great as John d. Rocke-
feller's. But he didn't, and as n con-
moor
The Springfield herald., 1907-09-06
Matador Caught on Bulls Horns.

Ell Paso, Texas.-Moronto Chico, a
matador, was caught on the horns of
bull in the Juarez Plaza Del Toros
and horribly mangled in the presence
of thousand spectators. 1t is said
his injuries will prove fatal.
The Springfield herald., 1907-09-06

Let 1t be written down as a solemn
fact in natural history that seagulls
talk If any silent seasulls are dis
covered they may be classified as or
nithological cabinet members.
The Springfield herald., 1907-09-06

be banished by the sun of tomorrow.
and the dropping wings of hope will
flash in force and beauty in the linger-
ing light of victory
The Springfield herald., 1907-09-06

In Kansas city a woman has got an
injunction forbiddins her husband to
come home. That ought to make him
determine to go there, If anything
will
The Springfield herald., 1907-09-06

We do not need to read the opinions
of experts to discover that prosperity
is here. All we have to do to be con-
vinced is to look at the beaming coun-
tenances of the men who are selling us
groceries and other necessities of life.
The Springfield herald., 1907-09-06

Evory few days we have reports OF
people dying from eating ice cream
But the summer girl is brave per
son, and there is no diminution in the
demand for the summer edible.
The Springfield herald., 1907-09-06

An Ohio man, lonesome in the alb
sence of his mother-in-law, has re
sorted to an action in habeas corpus
to bring her back to his home. aver
ring that she is restrained against
her will from returning Now, what
do you think of that?
The Springfield herald., 1907-09-06

1t has been shown that there is
enough coal in the United States to
last for 200 years. and still there are
people who will worry about the fail
ure OF the coal supply.
The Springfield herald., 1907-09-06

Women need more sleep than men,
according to scientists. Then how
are they able to talk all night when a
fellow wants to go to sleep?
The Springfield herald., 1907-09-06

There are to be four night courts
in New York, to accommodate people
who are too busy or too sleepy to
commit their crimes in the daytime.
The Springfield herald., 1907-09-06

Automobile sore throat. due to the
dust kicked up by the machines. Is the
latest source of complaint against
them down east
The Springfield herald., 1907-09-06
A Base Insjnuatjon,

"T hear the Neweds have had a
dreadful quarrel and that the bride
is talking of going home to her moth
er What's the matter?"
81 believe one evening she got the
supper from her cooking school
recipes. and when the boys in the
neighborhood lost their ball in q hole
under the fence. Mr.. Newed gave
them one of her biscuits to finish the
game"
The Springfield herald., 1907-09-06

Scientists have discovered In Texas
a civilization believed to be older than
that of ancient Egypt and consid-
erably deader.
The Springfield herald., 1907-09-06

1.-The Carthagenian mercenaries." he
said, "encased their prisoners in ce-
ment that, as 1t hardened. contracted.
You can't imagine how uncomfortable
this was"
"Oh, yes, I can" she answered. Il
once had on a tight bathing suit when
1t began to shrink"
The Springfield herald., 1907-09-06
THE HERALD
SPRINGFIELD. COLORADO.

Automobile sore eyes, produced by
gazing on your neighbor's new I'M
ported car. is a much more common
malady.
The Springfield herald., 1907-09-06

The extraordinary popularity Of fine
white goods this summer makes the
choice of Starch matter of great i'm
portance. Defiance Starch, being free
from all injurious chemicals, is the
only one which is safe to use on fine
fabrics. Its great strength as stiffener
makes half the usual quantity of Starch
necessary, with the result of perfect
finish, equal to that when the goods
were new,
The Springfield herald., 1907-09-06

An investigation at the morgue of
Coroner Rollins of the injuries which
caused the death of Dasey and Felker
showed that the base of the skull had
been crushed in both instances and
that the necks were broken.
Every rib over Felker's chest and
abdomen was fractured and crushed,
and all the ribs on Dasey's left side
were crushed almost into a powder
The bones in the shoulders were bro
ken, and also the backbone in several
places.
w. b. Felker came to Denver in
1881. His father, Judge w. B. Felker,
was for number of years prominent
attorney in this city and passed away
eight years ago. Mr.. Felker graduated
from the Denver High School in 1884,
removed to Leadville during the boom
days in that camp and engaged in the
mercantile business. He returned to
Denver twelve years ago and engaged
in the bicycle business. When the au-
tomobile first came into popular favor
Mr.. Felker was one of the first to en-
gage in the business. He had been
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-08-26
UNCLE HAS NEPHEW ARRESTED
A Team Driven to Baltimore Causes
Trouble Between Dr.. Joyce
and Grover c. Phelps

Grover &. Phelps. prominent
Young man from near Marley. this
county, was arrested on Saturday last
through a warrant sworn out by has
uncle, DIR. Elijah Joyce, charged
with stealing a horse and wagon. the
property OF the latter. The warrant
was sworn out before Justice John
y. Davis, OF Annapolis. and the hear
ing took place before that magistrate
Saturday night.
Phelps admitted having the team
and driving into Baltimore with il,
bat claimed that be had possession
of IL in pursuance Of an agreement
with his uncle. From the testimony
IL appeared that an agreement existed
between the two for the nephew %
farm some land belonging 10 the
uncle and the former claimed that the
use Of the team was included in the
bargain. However, Dr. Joyce. learn
ing that Phelps had the team. Boki-
fed the authorities and had him ar
rested in Baltimore Saturday. Phelps
was held under security for the octo-
ber term Of court.
A pecuIiar circumstance in the case
Is that Phelps arrest was made af
the instance of his falher-in-law. Ur.
EIlJaU JOffts "a AAtAAAEF - afENaAr
that Dr. Joyce and young Phelps en-
tered into an agreement 10 work the
farm and Phelps claims that IL had
been understood betwceJ them that
be should have the use Of horse and
wagon I'm which TO carry his produce
10 market. Some difficulties sprung
up between the two lately, however,
aud on Friday last DR.. Joyce refused
ton allow his sOn-in-law TO use his
horse and wagon 10 carry load Of
cantaIoupes To Baltimore for sale.
Phelps, however, was persistent in
the matter and loaded the vehicle
against the wishes Of his relative and
proceeded to the Baltimore market
Friday night. In the meantime Or.
Joyce reported the matter 10 Sheriff
Joshua Linihicum and had n warrant
sworn out for the arrest ~ his son
in-Iaw on the charge Of borsestcaling.
The police officials Of Baltimore
were asked 10 be on the lookout for
Phelps and they succeeded IN captur-
ing him In Baltimore Saturday.
Sheriff LiDthicum went 20 Balti-
more Saturday afternoon and took over
the prisoner and brought him to An
napolIs. At the hearing before Justice
Davis, Phelps admitted that he took
the horse aud wagon, but claimed that
IL was an amicable agreement between
he and his fatber-in-law as regards
the use Of the team. Phelps was re-
leased nDcr security.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-08-26
THO SOUTHERN FAVORITES
I Aldrich Libby and Katharine
Traycr VIII Appear with Yorke
and Adams Tonight at
Colonial Theatre

IS. tltrfch Libby. the famous oper-
ago ARTIST and ballad singer. has an
insroftanf role with YoTko AMI Adams
Company. SIR. libby discovered and
sang into popularity +After the Ball, "
tTwu Little Girls in Blue. The
~hip I Love. Marie Louise and
many others. fls wiIl introduce ono
af his osn famous compositions Ia
the Arris Biossom Time. This song
hss GRATED a furore everywhere and
will untiouhtediy here.
Wr. Libby is direct cousin 81 tine
Iihhvs of Richmond. Va. and
naphcw ~ thc Hon. Harry Libby, of
Norfolk. Va A famous deservedly
popular STAR IS Libby. Katharine
Traver Nrs. Libby - also popular
artistic singing and acting artiste :.
Miss Travsr traces her lineage back to
lne Royal family uf The Philiippis"
oF Franee. she sings a concerted
nmulhar wfth tha chorus entitled
When the Moun f.ouss Down." which
rnushtnes with the electrical effects
auf enfhuses ths most hiass audience.
rhese tso artists are strong attrac-
tlnus with any production. II you
u ant 10 laugh ard enjoy good sing
ing aad acting. wo and see the Y0rke
and Adams show tonight.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-08-26
LOOKING FOR BURGLAR
Unknown Man Attempts to Break
in House at Murray Hill

The police are endcayOTing to dis
cover the identity Of a man who on
Thursday night last .or early Friday
morning tried TO break into the resi-
dence occupied by Paul Armstrong
the playwright, at Murray Hill, this
city. Mr.. Armstrong was out Of town
at the time and his residence vas Oe-
cupied by Mrs. Armstrong and fam
iIy.
The man was heard near the stables
by william PiBdelI, eolored en-
pIoye, who lives in an attached build
ing. PindelI armed himself and tried
to find the robber. However the man
proceeded 10 the main building, where
he had broken a window screen and
two panes Of glass before he was
heard by those inside the house, and.
finding that he was discovered, has
tily left the place PiDden came 20
the house a .Iittle later, but was not
able to find any trace Of the mis-
creant.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-08-26
FIRE DEPARTMENT LOSES HORSE
Second Valuable An imal to Die n
a Year

"JOhu." the valuable bay horse Of
the.Iudependent Fire Company died at
noon today. The horse had been sick
n few weeks, and DIR. Hippert, the as
sistaut Of Dr. Thomas w. SpranklIn,
the veterinary surgeon, was attend
ing the animal. It has not been given
out what caused the animals death.
The horse was valued at 800 and
Is the second horse of No. Indepen-
dent Fire Company to die within about
A year, s'Tom,r the old FIRE horse,
having died July %, 1906, causing
the fire company to sustain loss OF
800 by the death OF horses in year.
Both John and Tom" besides
being used by the Fire Department,
we're used to haul the garbage wagon
under the city's contract with the
Fire Department TO remove the city q
garbage. The loss Of John is de-
pIored at the engine house today.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-08-26
TAKE CHANCES WITH THE PEOPLE
G0ssrnor WaTheld Not Afraid TO
Run fer Senate in the Open

tsnNaHnnr WAFlesd. sAys the Baiti-
more NeNa. is mos afraid % trust his
rnances e. me people ~ the state
~ lhey 1ent want him for senator
he laesn' ant - te senator. lie
q perfectly willing o. enter The pri-
naglns an1 present his claims a. a
direct Nuse. IL - should get more
allats tH4n anyone else for tbc long
terra. - soui1 be grateful for the
eon1aleaes Feposesl in him Il he should
he defeated ~ aay competitor, be
maulL - willing to take bis fnedi-
clne.
Dat - = axerse g. entering into
sssmelaiuE that mizlt result in \
scramble amt give an opportunity for
deals ant combinations tn the Iegis-
fatlrH- ffe will announce himself
ssaarelF = candidate. and will play
tae rtnle according O. the rules. IL IL
"a daHnIfafv announced In advance
w Sat taa programme is To be. lie
mili snake an agreement wltb any
ether eau1ls1te- = dozen candi-
lates. far that matter Ito play fair
rs an open race Ia which the best
nsAn can y mln. TIE is opposed 70 polit-
ieaE saan 8nnfAtiuns and iliegitimate
usn "a money. he ieesn't SAINT the
nerai safioa for senator that say.
Tie Governor & waiting - see
1at fba Democratic state central
I .af1nitsee is going to 10 IN e0nnec-
fson mIth thn resolution In the party
platform providing for the election 81
nlteI states senator's By . direct
sate a. the priuariss. the Legislature
e. falife the cholse 1t lhs people. II
Naa tsH4nruur Warlieid " be- offered
s1e argxlna resolution before the COM
alltee en- resolutions af the state
euFeufieu. iiis resolution vas 10
las f1eaf that the candidate receiving
laN 'wFoatest number 1T votes IN the
state shuuld be elected Senator by
saa legislature. TIE resolution was
taenlisd o. rrad ..the greatest number
sl Votes iu any county or district
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-08-26
Hstorie Gowns

um exhibition in the Maryland
Building az the Jamestown Exposition
are twu historic dresses. one the
property Of AIRS. William II. Howard,
81 uaGerstowu. and the other belong
ing to her sister Mrs. ,. r. ~tillman,
20 New York. These two dresses
wara purchased in Europe by Charles
4 arrolI. of Carrolltou. and James
Buchauan fer their respective fiancees,
Misses Anne and Mary Cook. sisters
Miss Anue Cook. the Gancee Of
charles Carroi. died and he gave the
gown that bad been designed FOR he r
g. her sister. Miss Mary Cook, whom
SIR. Buchanan married. Mr.. Buch-
anan was a eat-greaf- grandfather Of
Mrs. Howard and Mrs. Stillman.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-08-26
MERCHANTS VlCTIMIzED
Former Candidate Cashes Worth
less Checks Here

A number Of Annapolis merchants
and others have teen yictimizcd BY a
Young man who was formerly can
didate for the Naval Academy here.
About ten days ago ne managed to
secure the cashing Of several checks.
the largest OF which, 80 far as known.
was for s21.
lie also secured the Endorsement 81
different persons TO several others. The
checks were drawn ON Western banks
and were all returned protested. but
the young man bad left the city and
his whereabouts are not known. The
matter has not been made the subject
Of criminal proceedings as yet, but
the young mans parents are known
here and an effort Is being made 20
reach him through them.
The young man who passed the
worthless checks Is >. Taylor Mccoy,
of Rensaelier, Ind. lie came here
three years ago 10 try for the Naval
Academy, bat failed in his examina-
tiOns. lie went away and returned,
renewing old acquaintance, having
made some friends here. on a recent
visit he asked friend to identify him
at the bank, which was done. lie
presented a number Of worthless
checks, drawn on the Hamilton Va
tfonal Bank. Of Chicago. These be
had cashe1 and passed on various
hotel keepers, saloon keepers and
stores in town. lie prepared to leave
town, and got ont week or two ago.
The. worthless checks have been com
ing back stamped mo funds" aud
again easy-going Annapolis has been
duped and victimized by crook that
good fortune keeps out Of the Navy.
1t Is the third case Of similar Ia
ture In less than year.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-08-26
The Olympia and Nevada Here

The Olympia, the flagship q the
summer practice fleet. commanded by
CAPTAIN Il. b. Howard, changed her
position this morning to her perma-
nent winter anchorage just OF the
Naval Academy.
The monitor Florida, also Of the
fleet. arrived in Annapolis Roads this
morning and the Nevada and Arkan-
sas are expected 10 arrive tomorrow.
/. The first and third classes Of mid
ghipmen, the members Of which are
divided among the different vessels.
will 90 on leave on Wednesday.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-08-26
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED
1t. Iglehart to Wed Army Officer s
Sister

An engagement 81 local interest as
we'll as Of interest in Army circles
has Just been announced. Ii Is the
engagement Of Lieutenant T.. Berkeley
IgIehart, L. x Army. TO Miss Helen
Donavin. formerly of Baltimore.
Miss Donavin has more recently
resided at Fort Thomas, Kentucky,
and Fort Wright, Washington, with
her sister, wife OF Captain Charles
Miller, L.. :. Army. She is extensive
" connected I'm Army and Navy cir
cles.
Lieutenant Iglehart is q native Of
Annapolis. and is about TO enter upon
\ tour OF duty az ST. Johns College
as professor Of military science and
tactics. lie is now stationed At Fort
Wright. Wash,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-08-26

Chicago, ILL.,, Aug. 20. .-Auspicious
conditions attended the opening today
Of the annual championship tourna-
ueut Of the Western Women's Golf
Association. The contests, which will
continue until Saturday, are being
played on the links Of the Midlothian
Club. The entries are Numerous and
OF a standing 10 insure some excellent
play. The winner Of the champion
ship viii receive the women's Western
Golf Association gold medal, and the
club To- which she belongs will have
the custody OF the w. a. Alexander
cup for one year. The runner-up
will receive the Women's Western
Golf Association silver medal, and
the two defeated semi-finalists will re-
ceive the associations bronze medals.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-08-26

Chicago, ILL.,, Aug. 20. college
graduates and undergraduates from all
parts Of the United states assembled
1T the Auditorium IlotD today for the
biennial national convention Of the
Delta Tau Delta fraternity. Several
hundred fraternity men registered
during the day and will take part In
the three days sessions Of the gather
ing. The Delta Tau Delta is one Of
the oldest and best known Greek let
ter societies among American colleges.
II was organized at Bethany College
in 1859.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-08-26

Boston, Mass, Aug. 26.-prepa-
rations ON an elaborate scale have been
completed for the reception and enter
taiument of Prince Wilhelm Of Swe-
den. who Is To arrive in Boston this
evening for n short visit. a state
dinner il to be given at the Algonquin
club this eyoning,at which the Prince
will be officially welcomed by Cover
nor Guild, Mayor Fitzgerald and
others. The dinner Will bc followed
bv a reception 10 the swedish popula-
tfon 81 Boston and vicinity.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-08-26

Des M0ines. Ia. Aug. 26.-MaDy
visitors are arriving in the city to at
tend the sixth annual meeting of the
Iowa Rural Letter Carriers Associa-
tion. which is 10 begin two days
session here tomorrow. 4 convention
of the fourth class postmasters of the
state will be he'd az the same time
and will add 20 the attendance Of yisi-
tors. Prominent speakers will address
the meetings.