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Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-05-16
MOB after OFFICER
WANT REVENGE FOR DEATH OF
ESCAPING CONVICT.
WAS BEING HELD FOR INVESTIGATION
Suspected Of Having Some knowledge
Of the HoIdup OF the North
Coast Limited.

Butte, Mont Patrol Driver Charles
Jackson shO: and killed Harry
Cole while the latter was attempting
u escape and an inccnscd mob Of
5000, led by brothers Of Cole. made
an Intellectual attempt to lynch De-
tcctivc Charles McGarvcy, the crowd
laburing under the impression that 1t
was that officer who had dOnc the
shooting. Cole had been arrested by
McGarvcy IN u forgery charge and
wao ~g.iT,~ctAd Of being one Of the
two bandits who, several days ago,
held up thc North Coast Limited on
the Northern Pacific at Wclch's Spur,
numbering Engineer Frank Glow and
wOnnding Fireman Thomas Sullivan.
Cole Is a brother Of George Cole, who
Is now s"Iying a 14.ycar sentence In
the Deer Lodge ~pcnitcntiary for the
robbery Of the Burlington flyer near
this city two years ago. Harry Cole
has been under surveillance of the
officers since the holdup Of the North
Coast Limited, and Friday evening
was taken into custody by officers.
While he was being swcated In the
office Of police, Cole, II Is stated,
definitely said that he knew all about
the hOldup Of the limited and made a
dash from the Don and ran down an
alley leading from the police station.
An officer started for Cole, but trlppcd
yer the Threshold Of the door and
fell. McGarvey followed and fell over
the other policeman. Patrol Driver
Jackson. seci..g that Cole was about
to escape, fir ID and hit the fleeing
man In the back. killing him almost
instantly. An immense crowd immc-
diately gathered and the impression
gaining ground that McGarvcy had
killed an innocent drunken man, the
cry went up, Hang McGarvey." Tim.
Othy Cole and another brother and q
cousin Of the dead man took the lead.
ership of the mob and. with nor than
1000 men, fastened to the county
jail, where they thought McGarvcy
was hiding. They attempted to force
their way through the line OF officers
with drawn guns. Inside the Jail were
more officers armed with rifles. The
mob secured n long rope from a der
rick used In the construction of a
building nearby and the shout was
made to down the officers.
At this point Deputy Sheriff Jack
Wyman stopped the leaders Of the
mob and told them that McGarvey
had left the jail and that they were
welcome to search the jail, This war
done. no trace Of the detective being
found.
The mob leaders declared, how
ever. they would have the life Of the
slayer Of Cole and II an attempt "
made to raid the city or county jails
blood will be spilled, Judging from tn,
temper OF the officers.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-05-16
French Transport Wrecked.

Montevideo. Uruguay.-The French
transport Maritime steamer Poin.
tou from Marseilles April G for
this port has been wrecked on San
Jose Ignaci0. northeast coast OF Uru.
quay. She is understood to have had
800 passengers on board and accord
Ing to late reports nearly 200 of these
have been rescued and on their way
to this city. The vessel and her cargo
will probably prove a total loss.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-05-16

STATUE OF LIBERTY SCULPTOR.
Monument in His Honor to Be Erected
at Birthplace.

Paris. Franco.-Fredcrick Auguste
BarthOldl, the sculptor Of the statue
Of liberty In New York harbor, Is TO
have u monument erected to his mem
Dry at his birthplace, COlmar, Alsace.
NJ. itarthUldi died In 1904. II was
hoped that the unveiling would take
place on May 2G Of this year, but
the presidency Of Auguste Lalace, has
not yet received sufficient support to
carry on the work. which has been en-
trusted to the sculptor, Louis Noel.
NJ. Lalace now makes All appeal to
Americans to participate in thus hon,
Oring the author OF the statue, sym
bOlizlng the g.standing friendship
between the United States and France
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-05-16
NO ENTHUSIASM expaessao.
The Irish Bill Does Not Seem e
Please Anyone.

London, Eng.-The United King
dom has had one full day to digest Mr.
Birrelf3 Irish bill, but not the small
est note Of enthusiasm for the pro-
posed council has been heard In any
quarter. The proposed measure Is rec.
ognized everywhere to be a faint
hearted attempt to redeem campaign
promises. Mr.. Balfour's taunt OF Mr..
Birrell, that his heart was not In his
work. seems to hit the mark. Ire.
land appears even less pleased than
England.
Irish Legislation and the imperial
conference appears to be stumbling
blocks which may eventually cause
the downfall Of the Campbell. Banner.
man cabinet.
Both parties are attempting to ex-
plot the visiting colonial premiers for
their own purposes. The opposition
has taken up the catchword, Tho
great REFUSAL" for the governments
rejection OF all preferential schemes
and the premier's promise to do some
strong talking In the way OF an ap
peal to public sentiment before leav,
Ing England.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-05-16
PANIC INJURIES IS
THsArER AUDIENCE BECOMES ex.
CITED At FIRE ALARM.
MoNoloeIsr STOPS The TURMOIL
Blaze In the Wholesale District In
Kansas City Causes an estimat.
ed Loss Of 100000.

Kansas City. Mo.-Fire In the
Wholesale district, that for a time
threatened great destruction OF prop
erty, destroyed the ~iive-story building
and contents at Nos. S12-Sl4 Broad
way, occupied by the Goldstandt-Pow-
ell Hat Co., causing y loss estimated
at $1,000
A panic was started at the OrDheum
theater. a vaudeVle house a block and
a half distant. and several hundred OF
the 1900 persons In the audience
made a wild rush for exits. Fifteen
were hurt before quiet was secured.
The OF the fire was In the
heart OF the wholesale district and
within two blocks Of the Coates house.
one Of the leading hostelries.
The fire started shortly after 10
O'Clock and practically all OF tae
hre-fighting apparatus In the city was
sent to the scene.
Some OF the theaters were Just let
ting out, and thousands OF persons
were soon gathered about the burning
building. They served to hinder the
| WIN VI IhS hltIhch AZ uuuCu W thS
excitement.
A cry of fire made by people rush
ing by the Orpheum. where the per.
formance was still going on. caused
a panic among the audience there.
The manager Ct the thcater made a
fruitless effort to quiet the people,
who soon were rushing pell nell for
the exits. Many on the main floor
quickly reached tho street without
causing injury to anyone.
In the balcony and the gallery, how.
ever. 300 persons were soon blocked
by a congestion on the narrow stair
ways and women trampled upon one
another in their mad haste to get out.
Several women tainted.
In the midst OF the turmoil, Cliff
Gordon, the monologist, appeared at
the front of the stage. First he called
loudly to the excited people to keep
their seats. assuring them there was
no danger. and then went through his
act, adding a piece Of impromptu wit
here and there. Soon he had the au
dience Gained and the performance
continued.
About fifteen persons received slight
cuts and bruises. None are believed
to have been seriously hurt.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-05-16
THE GUATEMALAN SITUATION.
Diplomatic Relations Between the
Two Countries Still Hold.

City OF Mexico, The State De
partment says the Galtemalan
question remains unchanged. Min
lister Of Foreign Affairs Mariscal de-
MED emphatically that diplomatic re
lations between the two countries
had been broken Off or that the pre-
liminaries for such a contingency had
been planned. Mexico has sent a
stronger note to Guatemala, insisting
upon the delivery OF Gen. Jose Lima,
accused Of i%nstigating the murder of
Gen. Manuel Llsandro Iiarillas. Pend.
ing the receipt Is an answer, affairs
will remain In statu quo.
What will happen in cas- Of a sec.
ond refusal by Guatemala Is a mat
ter not discussed in official circles,
Those well informed think the situa'
ton Is growing graver hourly.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-05-16
"HeIiship" Goes to Sea,

San Diego. California.--The steam.
er Maori King. which arrived with
the warning Chinese and Russians In
her steerage. sailed north Wednes-
day with ten guards on board. Tho
guards had no trouble, but the Rus
SLAMS are afraid OF the Chinese and
want more guards. All Of the steer
age passengers are under contract for
work on the Yaqul River railroad in
cifc. The Chinese are from Man
churia and about 300 OF them are said
to be outlaws.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-05-16
SAIL WITH PART CARooEs.
Longshoremen's Strike Sends Vessels
Out Short.loaded.

New York.-Several ships were
obliged to sail the only part
cargoes on account OF the longshore.
mems strike. Merchants throughout
the country are feeling the delay in
handling freight. The strikers find
much satisfaction In this condition, be.
lieving a general protest from mer-
camille interests would impel the
steamship owners to grant the de-.
mands for higher wages. The liners
sailed as usu..L There was compare.
lively little disorder, despite the fact
that probably 10000 men are idle.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-05-16

THE WISCONSIN DEADLOCK.
with Two Candidates Out, II Should
End Soon.

Madison, Wis.-The withdrawal
OF Mr.. Lenrot as a senatorial
candidate was followed by the with,
drawa! Of Congressman II. 4. Cooper.
Mr.. Cooper said his action was caused
By an earnest desire to assist. II pos.
sible. in breaking the protracted dead.
lock. The development at Wednes-
day nights caucus was the gain OF
Hatten. who Increased his vote over
the MONDAY joint session from 10 to
%. The 5Sth caucus ballot resulted
as follows: Esch, 30; Hatten. 90;
Stephenson, u: Sanborn, s: Hudnall,
Z; McGregor, z: scattered. ~. or the
LenroOt strength, Stephenson re-
ceived G votes.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-05-16
Verdict Of Insane.

Kansas City, MO.-A county mar.
shal's jury here, after an informal
inquiry into the mental condition OF
John NJ. Crane. the former Joplin mine
operator under sentence Of death for
numbering his wife, brought in Il yer.
dict declaring Crane to be insane, and
recommending that he be confined In
an asylum. Crane IL under sentence to
be hanged on May II. Gov. Folk will
now be asked to commute his sentence
and send him to an asylum.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-05-16
Investigate TRADING in Futures.

London. Eng.-ln view OF the fact
that the Texas Legislature recently
passed Il bill prohibiting trading In
cotton futures. Hudson Kearley, parlia.
mcntary secretary Of the board Of
trade. replying to Il question In the
house OF commons. promised William
Field, nationalist, that he would seek
information on the subject from each
state through England's representa-.
mentary paper.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-05-16

Mothers anG other humane persons
will agree with the remarks Of a lee.
turer In the Harvard Medical School.
who said tho other day. In speaking Of
the persons who had asked him
whether II rs worth while to save tho
lives Of diseased bables. II reply that
no baby ought to die. II Is the brain
which. after all, does the work. bet.
ter or less well, according to the phys.
zeal development. We cannot Judge
ba.crGhnEG at birth what the inii.
vidual ,aa. become latc-."
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-05-16

Not many Americans pass these
spring evenings In reading the phil.
OsOphy of Emmanuel Kant. but wheth.
or they realize II or not. their ways
Of thinking are permanently affected
by this little man who died In KOnigs,
berg "A hundred years ago. His ashes
are 10 b. transferred to the cathedral,
10 n tomb beside those Of Prussian
kings, ard IA splendid monument IL to
BE- erected to him.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-05-16
Purchased Rich Producer,

chihuahua, Mexico.-The United
ed States Mining. Smelling and Rein
ing Co. has purchased. through the
Real Del Monte Co. OF Pachuca. one OF
Its subordinate concerns, tho prop
critics Of the COmpania minera de
Nadia, In this state. for $4,000. 900.
The mines include the great San Pc.
dro, one OF the richest producers In
Mexico.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-05-16

Al Penon, Mexico, Il suburb OF
Mexico city. may be seen what Is
PERHAPS the smallest church In the
world. It nestlcS under the shadow
Of IL small volcano. The church Is
about ten feet high and IL feet wide.
Modern Mexico says: whenever a
couple Is married at the little altar
Of the church there In barely room
for the groom and bride to turn
around at the same time"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-05-16
Building Collapsed.

Omaha, Ncbraska.-The lix.story
building at Ninth and Leavenworth
streets, known AZ the old ParlIn. Oren-
dorm a. Martin building and formerly
occupied by that firm, but now used
by a wholesale grocery firm as IA ware.
house. collapsed, causing a loss on
building and stock estimated at $751;
900. No one was In the building at
the time Of the accident.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-05-16

II WAS hot the heavens. but the cell.
ing Of the assembly hall, which fell
IN Russia the ether day. a few hours
before the Duma had assembled. The
accident was caused by loading the
rnftcrs with too heavy ventilating APP.
parntus, The Dunia itself IL a good
ventilating.machine for the Russian
unrest. Let w hope. says Youths
Companion. that II may be heavy
enough only to break down Russian
oppression,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-05-16
House Refused TO Support Ruling.

Berlin, Germany.--Kerr Kaempf, the
second vice president OF the reich
stag. has resigned because the house
refused to support his ruling In his
calling the socialist member. Herr
Irdebeur, to order. The trouble had
It's origin In IA vote as to whether Herr
Ledebeur should suspend his speech In
which an accidental majority Of cleri.
Gals. socialists and Poles negatived
Herr kaempf' ruling.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-05-16
Animal Industry Conference.

Washington, ID. C~.-Secrctar VII.
son, DR.. Melvin, chief Of the bureau
OF animal industry: DR.. Stedam, chief
inspector, and Solicitor McCaabe OF
Chicago. The will begin a series OF
conference with the inspectors In
charge Of the various sections Of the
bureau OF animal industry.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-05-16

a Sew York minister a~pologized 10
his congregation from his pulpit the
other Sunday for having written a
''nOr,cGunt" novel. He said he never
woui rcL"at the Offcnsc and would
do his best to BnpprcfS this prOduc-
tiOn. Sow II the novel writing laity
will Eo and do likewise much will be
forgiven them. Their sins are many.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-05-16
To INSPECT Hawaii.

Honolulu The United States
transport Buford arrived here with
the party OF twenty-five congress-
men, who have come TO inspect the
islands end obtain direct information
regarding the resources Of Hawaii.
The delegation was greeted outside
the harbor by committees In launches
and tugs, who extended a hearty wei.
come to the visitors.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-05-16
Arrested on Suspicion.

Seoul. orca.-Thirty.three Koreans,
o OF them Of prominent rank as
scholars, have been arrested on sus.
picion OF being rlng.leaders In a plot
to asBassinate the Ave Korean min.
isters who signed the convention for q
Japanese protectorate.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-05-16

The New York legislator who would
cnac, Il Law requiring all automobiles
10 hay" leaders might have gone a
little further and ASKED that no IN
but Il surgeon be- allowed to drive a
motor car.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-05-16

Col. Henry WattcrsOn'B latest mes.
cage ION" Is al expression Of his
opinion that II the people OF the
United states could Walt Spain and
take q look around. they would go
back home mighty well pleased with
themselves and their Own government.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-05-16

W. +. Stead says he cant under
stand why "A man should stand up for
the pufros" Of letting a lady ave a
seat In Il street car. He needn't
worry. II isn't likely that he will
ever have a seat to offer.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-05-16

Columbus. $50 far there are
only three candidates mentioned for
moderator Of the general assembly
Of the Presbyterian church that meets
here May 10. 10 continue 10 days.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-05-16
Killed In Saloon FIuht.

West Palm Beach. Florida
Thomas Troy. who came ashore here
from the Cecilia. bound from South
America with a cargo OF lumber for
New York. shot and killed George q.
Newcomb In Il saloon here. Newcomb
formerly lived In Iowa and leaves q
widow and child.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-05-16

Ambassador Bryce smokes a we'll
seasoned uipn while he Is at work.
There Is NJ other way by which the
true literary atmosphere a be ere
atcI, maybe.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-05-16
An Active Volcano,

Messina. Sicily-The Strornboli vol.
cano has been intermlttingly active
since April 28. Cindcrs and stones,
accompanied by loud explosions, have
b-so frequently thrown GU, OF the
crater.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-05-16

There are hopeful signs that most
Of the members 81 the dou'na realize
that their usefulness depends on
keeping their temper. It's hard. but
necessary.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-05-16

English courts are enforcing that
anti-tipping law. What a change for
the tourists In dear old lunnon!"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-05-16

Why have 30 many earthquakes?
Their Only charm Is novelty. and that
IL wearing of.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-05-16

Kins Edward keeps up his reputa.
ton Az a lover Of travel, but he cant
have the fun h" did when the throne
was far way in the uncertain future.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-05-16

The Philadelphia nan charged with
having $50 wives scattered throughout
the country probably does not believe
IN family r,uniOnh.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-05-16

The government printing bill has
been cut 81, 900, 900 the past year.
That hclls some in Panama.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-05-16

But the real American dementia
and brain storm center Will be found
on the ball ground.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-05-16

Paris waters may want to wear
m%ustaches 10 hide their smiles wheh
foreign diners try 10 talk French.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1907-09-26
Dryer BriefIets.

The last few days have been
scorchers and every thing be-
gins to burn up. A good laip
would be a great benefit to those
that have a fall garden.
Cotton is opening fast and corn
is being gathered in a hurry,
The cotton crop will not be 50
short as it was first expected.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emil Krause en-
tertained their many friends
Sunday evening. San Antonio
river. water and all kinds of
sweets were served, at night the
young folks had a nice little
dance. Rumor says there is
something else on docket for
this week.
Mr.. Julius Krause and Mr.,
Born made business trip to
Cuero and Lindaneau.
Prof. A. H. Neighbors left for
College Station to attend the A..
and M. College Sunday. We
were Sorry to see him leave.
Prof. Neighbors is a very bright
young man and we wish him
well.
A good many of our Dryerites
were at Yoakum Saturday to at
tend Tradesday.
1t was reported here that a
negro was shot and killed be-
tween Yoakum and Hochheim,
the cause being not known.
The W. o. W. Valley View
Camp No. 1919 held a special
meeting Monday night for tie
purpose of rolling in another log,
in person it was r. j. Niemann.
Mr. Carl Schroeder and family
We're visiting at Lindeneau Sun
day and Monday.
Well as news is scarce l will
ring off Respectfully,
earn. JINKs.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1907-09-26
Letter from San Marcos,

Here I come again, creeping
through the weeds till l get out
to my pen and ink and tablet and
scratch few lines for the dear
old Gazette.
The Mexican part of town is
filled with sadness after their
holidays, three of them being
shot in fight on their picnic
grounds.
The Normal opened on the IL
inst, with an enrolment of 400
students on the first day, there
will be fully $50 students enrolled
by the end of the first quarter.
The Coronal Institute also
opened on the 10th. with an en-
roHalent of about-2oo, the town
after study hour, is filled Will
strangers all around.
Oh N.Y. I am longing for the
first to come, guess you all know
why. I'm broke from nose tc
toes.
Well this is my program fol
the past week, from Monday til
Friday I've been a good boy, go
ing to bed at eight.
Friday the Sells-Floto shows
gave the people here an enter
tainment which was fully worth
every cent of their price, which
was fifty cents. Saturday I've
taken in the Chautauqua Society
at the normal, Sunday have gone
to church with a crowd of nor
malites and The one too.
After church [ was invited t.
take ice cream up at Mrs. An
dersons. I'm glad to say thai
Mrs. Anderson has, this yeal
again, eleven of the jolliest nor
NAL girls I've ever seen.
Well I'll call later with some
thing better. Good luck to al
friends in Sinner.
A JUNE BUG.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1907-09-26

Fahrenthold was suing H. Birk-
mann of this city for selling her
husband, H. Fahrenthold, intoxi-
cants after being warned not tc
do so, the jury, after being out
several hours, returned a verdict
in favor o' Mrs. Fahrenthold
against Mr.. Birkmann for S20OO
and all costs Of the suit. The
verdict was returned about 4
O'Clock Saturday afternoon.
News of the verdict occasioned
much surprise and comment
throughout this section. The
jury was composed of w. j. Ash
ford, Max SCHNEIDER, G. W. Bax-
ter, E. A. Knapp; W. r. Sronce,
Frank x. Wendew, Chas, Leyen-
decker, Frank Untermeyer, @.
Bailey. John Baker, Kenneth
Brandon, and John Ritter. Mrs.
Fahrenthold has still another
case against Mr.. Birkmann for
$500 damages. She also has
suits fled against Guenther g.
Gold, VIM. Tell and f. Olfenbuet-
tel on similar complaints. The
case against VIM. Tell is now on
trial in the court.-Weimar Mer.
curry,
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1907-09-26
HalletsviIle News

Hslletsville, Texas, Sept, 49,
Berry Moore and Joe Hoffernik
two young white men, today were
given examining trials before
Squire Peterson ON four charges
of horse theft and were reman-
ded to the custody of the sheriff
in default Of bond. Each made a
statement.
Bush Howerton, son Of D. B.
Howerton, and who for several
years has worked in printing of
fees here, has been licensed to
preach by the Baptist church
and will now attend college and
prepare for the ministry.
Local dealers report scarcity
of all kinds of poultry, especially
turkeys, and predict high prices.
b. H. Mitchell, secretary of the
'-Truck Growers association, says
that sixty acres will be planted
in onions and twenty in cabbage
by members of the association.
A good ground soalting rain
would be welcome,
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1907-09-26
Letter to j. A. Wolters.
Sinner.

Sinner.
Dear Sir: They're glad they
found-ou .Devoe.
Corpus Christi, Texas, is right
on the Gulf and one of the hard
est climates for paint, hot sun,
salt air and strong winds.
The Sudbury building, painted
Devoe in 1899, is d shining exam
pie Of perfect paint snow-white
after 7years, as if painted last
week.
We should like every property
owner from Maine to Mexico to
see that white white white.
Experience teaches who wants
to learn as well as who waits to
be kicked. Yours truly,
f w DEVOB & co
p S. G, L. Williams sells our
paint.
Old papers for sale at the
Gazette Office at 20 cents per
hphdrbh